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Castor Little Theatre wrapped up 

their 2024 final performance on Sat. 

March 2, 2024. Their 41st season saw 

six talented actors perform in 

‘Hogwash’, a comedy that portrays 

the difficulty of balancing work with 

family. Louie Baxter, (Shawna James) 

portrayed the incorrigible troublemaker 

who is expelled from the day 

care centre for a variety of behavioural 

offences, not the least of which 

is smoking in the bathroom and setting 

off false fire alarms. 

Daughter-in-law Mary Baxter 

(Jenna Hanger) tries to deal with her 

mother-in-law while getting prepared 

for an important marketing presentation 

with the Mansfield’s, Ashley 

(Jenessa Dunkle) and her grandfather, 

Bradford (Tom Wilson). 

Other cast members included Mrs. 

Hall (Velma Schofield) who played 

the dual roles as manager at Sunny 

Hill Day Care Center and Karen, 

Jenna’s assistant. Hana Watson 

played the waitress. 

Although a comedy, this play 

focused on serious issues involving 

care for the elderly. 

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Castor Little Theatre 

wrapped up their 2024 

final performance on 

Sat. March 2, 2024. 

Their 41st year saw six 

talented actors perform 

in ‘Hogwash’, a comedy 

that portrays the 

difficulty of balancing 

work with family. Louie 

Baxter, right, (Shawna 

James) portrayed 

the incorrigible 

troublemaker who 

is expelled from the 

day care centre while 

daughter-in-law Mary 

Baxter (Jenna Hanger) 

trys to balance work and 

care for her mother-inlaw. 

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Hughenden school ..................... 2 

Clive council ............................... 3 

RCMP ......................................... 3 

Sports ......................................... 5 

Classifieds/Careers ................ 6 - 7 

Obituary ..................................... 7 

Stettler county council .......... 9, 10 

Agriculture .......................... 9 - 12 

Hanna council: 

Ten per cent 

water 

reduction 

may ease 

drought 

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Kneehill council: 

Ratepayer 

concerns 

about 

farmland 

tax hike 

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NEW WEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

Budget 2024 analysis 

by New West Public Affairs 

Budget 2024 advocates fiscal prudence, 

low taxes, harnessing the 

private sector to drive innovation in 

the delivery of public services, and 

skepticism of all federal policy, especially 

that which overlaps provincial 

jurisdiction. 

Examples of the latter include proposals 

to gain more provincial 

influence in the delivery of policing, 

the enforcement of firearms legislation, 

delivery of public pensions, the 

delivery of healthcare, initiatives to set 

climate change targets and to determine 

energy policy, especially as it 

relates to renewable electricity, and 

ensuring adequate baseload power 

from natural gas and potentially from 

small modular reactors. 

Most recently, the government has 

signalled that it will not participate in 

the federal pharmacare program, 

opting instead to ask Ottawa for 

Alberta’s share of the federal dollars to 

beef up its own provincial system. 

Perhaps most interesting of all in 

this Budget is the Premier’s commitment 

to convert the Heritage Savings 

Trust Fund, to 

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Perhaps most interesting 

of all in this Budget is the 

Premier’s commitment to 

convert the Trust Fund, to a 

sovereign wealth fund, which 

would be used to help Alberta 

transition away from our reliance 

on revenue from oil and gas. 

wealth fund, 

which would 

be used to help 

Alberta transition 

away from 

our reliance on 

revenue from 

oil and gas. 

That debate 

and all the politics 

that 

surrounds it 

has barely 

started. 

So much in 

Alberta is 

determined by 

the price of oil, 

the tail that 

wags the Alberta dog. Oil, bitumen, 

and natural gas royalties are major 

sources of government revenues and 

low prices imperil the ability of the 

government to deliver on its promises. 

Also not to be overlooked is the rise 

and maturation of the Alberta NDP, 

now in a leadership race, and bound to 

be vocal and effective critics of the government’s 

plans. 

Finally, mother nature is also determined 

to be heard. Alberta is in the 

grip of the most serious drought in 

decades, and political fortunes will be 

impacted by whether we receive adequate 

rain and snow, a humbling 

realization for a class of decision 

makers who, it might be argued, could 

occasionally use humbling. 

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Spending restraints 

While the province expects to post a 

surplus of $367 million in the 2024-25 

fiscal year, the province faces strong 

headwinds. Both the health ($1.1 billion) 

and education ($393 million) 

ministries will receive hundreds of 

millions of new dollars, but population 

growth coupled with inflationary pressures 

and restructuring of the health 

system will mean that those dollars 

will not go as far as they would have in 

the past. 

This is a restrained budget in line 

with Premier Smith’s recent televised 

address: growing budgets, increased 

investment in the Heritage Fund, but 

few shiny baubles or splashy new programming 

announcements. 

Some Albertans will be disappointed 

with the lack of supports to keep up 

with the cost of living, including the 

postponing of a promised personal 

income tax cut. 

Those who are tired of an over reliance 

on resource revenues will 

appreciate that part of the surplus will 

be saved in the Heritage Fund. 

Building Alberta 

The Government’s three-year 

Capital Plan will grow to approximately 

$25 billion, an increase of $2 

billion over last year. 

The biggest expenditure is $810 million 

for the previously announced 

redevelopment and 

expansion of the Red 

Deer Regional 

Hospital. 

Also $26 million 

will go to a rural 

medical teaching 

school, housed at the 

University of 

Lethbridge. This 

aligns with government 

plans to 

update healthcare 

facilities and 

improve care in 

small towns and 

rural communities. 

Also of note, the 

Local Government 

Fiscal Framework 

will replace the 

Municipal Sustainability Initiative, 

while increasing funding for communities 

by over $700 million over three 

years. 

Alberta will also invest $125 million 

in new funds to modernize seniors’ 

lodges in the province. 

Increased spending will also go to 

the province’s continuing care facility 

assets. 

Further funding will go to water 

management infrastructure and economic 

development in the Industrial 

Heartland. 

Edmonton (post-secondaries and 

health facilities) and Calgary (the new 

arena and a smaller-than-requested 

contribution to the Blue Line) have not 

been forgotten, but this year’s Capital 

Plan seems proportionally aimed at 

the needs of Albertans living outside of 

the province’s two major cities. 

Smaller centres have wrestled with 

a shortage of physicians, aging municipal 

infrastructure and seniors 

needing to leave their home communities 

to receive care. 

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HUGHENDEN SCHOOL 

Remembering the 

Quebec ice storms 

by Jayde Goodwin 

Hughenden school student 

My grandma served as a military 

medic at 1 Field Ambulance, at CFB 

Edmonton, Alta. During her time in 

the military she was deployed to the 

Quebec ice storms that occurred on 

Jan. 4, 1998. 

After this was declared a state of 

emergency, all emergency personnel 

were sent to help. Police officers, firefighters, 

the military and all medically 

available personnel were deployed to 

start evacuations and clean up. 

My grandma’s unit’s job was to go 

door-to-door to ensure that civilians 

were okay. They helped transport civilians 

to hospitals by ambulance. 

“Civilians that did not require medical 

attention were transported to CFB 

St. Jean for shelter because these 

people did not have power or heat, so 

they were not able to cook meals for 

themselves or provide for themselves,” 

she said. 

Remembering the 1998 Quebec ice storms. 

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She said that back in 1998 there was 

no social media yet, so going door-todoor 

was one of the only ways to 

provide help. 

“The ice was so thick that even the 

telephone poles crashed to the ground, 

and having no way to communicate 

with civilians made a dangerous situation 

even more so.” 

They did a road move in their boxed 

ambulances to assist with the Quebec 

ice storms. It was a very long and hard 

process. 

I have interviewed my grandma 

about this event today in her house and 

one of the things that stuck with her 

the most was that, “the Prime Minister 

of Canada, Jean Chretien stopped in to 

see the military and thanked us for 

our help!” 

I asked her how long she was 

deployed. 

”A month and a half”, she said. “ It is 

something I will never forget!” 

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Clive village council heard about 

some creative programming ideas 

coming from its Family and 

Community Support Services (FCSS) 

department. The report was made at 

the Feb. 26 regular meeting of council. 

Councillors heard a report from 

FCSS coordinator Celeste Boyle, who 

gave an update on the department’s 

activities since she joined last fall. 

Boyle noted a free vegetable program 

continues to be popular and has been 

aided by the efforts of volunteers, a 

dietician was featured as a guest 

speaker at a TOPS meeting, an FCSS 

open house was held that attracted 26 

visitors, the 2023 Frost Fest was a 

warmly received event especially the 

seniors tea, an iPad loaning program 

was introduced at the library with the 

target audience of seniors. 

FCSS staff attended a homelessness 

info session to aid unhoused people in 

Clive and FCSS secured funding for a 

wellness laptop; Boyle explained the 

program in more depth. 

“This program will allow community 

members to access the laptop in a 

private and confidential setting to 

meet with doctors or counsellors for 

consultations or appointments when 

they cannot attend in person due to 

age, mobility or transportation,” stated 

Boyle’s report to council. 

“This program will be called 

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Ashby (35) on Feb. 27, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. 

at a residence in Wainwright in relation 

to the fatal hit and run collision 

while fleeing police on Feb. 25, 2024. 

The victim of the collision has been 

identified as 45 -year-old Fort 

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Peter Ashby has been charged with 

dangerous driving causing death, dangerous 

driving causing bodily harm, 

flight from police, assault on police 

officer with weapon (x2), failing to stop 

at accident causing death, fail to stop 

at accident causing bodily harm, theft 

of car, theft of mail under $5,000; and 

operation of a vehicle while prohibited. 

At the time of his arrest, Ashby was 

wanted on warrants out of Parkland 

County for the Dec. 19, 2023 and Dec. 

22, 2023, thefts from lockers at the 

Spruce Grove Tri Leisure Centre. 

Ashby was wanted out of Edmonton 

for a Jan. 25, 2023, theft/forgery of a 

credit card, driving while prohibited, 

possession of property obtained by 

crime over $5,000, fail to remain at the 

scene of an accident, and driving 

without insurance. 

Ashby has been taken before a justice 

of the peace and remanded into 

custody on all matters with his next 

court date set for March 7, 2024, at the 

Alberta Provincial Court of Justice in 

Leduc, Edmonton and Stony Plain. 

Additionally, Ashby is wanted out of 

Saskatchewan for the April 29, 2023, 

break in and theft of computers from a 

hotel in Wynyard, Sask. and the April 

meetings through Clive FCSS. This 

program was made possible through a 

donation from Madlung Enterprises in 

Clive.” 

During discussion Boyle confirmed 

the FCSS department ran a tight ship 

in 2023, with an unaudited deficit of 

under $2,000. 

As councillors discussed Boyle’s presentation 

several stated they were 

happy with the FCSS department and 

heard positive feedback in the 

community. 

Village Chief Administrative Officer 

(CAO) Carla Kenney stated she liked 

Boyle’s approach of making FCSS welcoming 

and accessible to the 

community, including program ideas 

like yoga. 

CAO report 

In her regular report to council 

Kenney discussed a new provincial 

government idea: regional policing 

boards. However, Kenney noted the 

Alberta Municipalities lobby group 

has voiced some concerns about this 

program, specifically that municipalities 

may be forced to pay for the plan 

yet the input gathered isn’t binding. 

Kenney noted, in some ways, the 

current system of detachments discussing 

annual priorities with 

communities seems superior as Clive’s 

input has some clout. 

The CAO also reported on an 

Alberta Municipalities Small 

Communities Committee presentation 

she recently attended regarding nurse 

practitioners, who are nurses with 

expanded training, skills and 

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“Peter Richard Ashby is the very 

definition of a prolific offender,” said 

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Kenney noted that during discussion 

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necessarily increase the number of 

physicians in Alberta, whereas 

recruiting nurse practitioners would 

alleviate some physician workload. 

Lastly, Kenney reported on a provincial 

drought presentation she attended 

where it was noted that if rural municipalities 

this coming summer are under 

water restrictions, it behooves urban 

municipalities to also conserve water. 

Before and after school 

Councillors heard a presentation 

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“Offenders such as these cause the 

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Councillors read the regular 

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It was noted on Feb. 6 a male was 

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HANNA COUNCIL 

Ten per cent water 

reduction may ease drought 

Hanna town council heard a presentation from two Alberta Environment (AE) experts, Todd 

Assen (top right) and Roger Ramcharita; the presentation began with facts from the very dry 

past couple of years. 

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Lacombe County is holding a PUBLIC 

HEARING to hear your input on the proposed 

bylaw changes that would allow for two 

dwellings on Agricultural ‘A’ District parcels of 

10 acres in size or larger. 

WHAT IS A PUBLIC HEARING? 

A Public Hearing presents the proposed 

bylaw, and gives members of the public an 

opportunity to speak to Council about it and 

provide input before adoption. Your input is 

valued and encouraged. 

Anyone wishing to comment on the 

proposed bylaw changes will have an 

opportunity to do so at the Public Hearing. 

WHEN IS THE PUBLIC HEARING? 

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE? 

Participate in the public hearing 

to voice your opinion. There are 

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Hanna town council heard the provincial 

government is not only 

warning strongly about the possibility 

of drought this coming summer, but 

that communities are being asked to 

plan for a 10 per cent reduction in their 

normal water usage. 

The report was heard at the Feb. 27 

council information meeting, which 

isn’t a regular meeting and doesn’t feature 

any resolutions. 

Councillors heard a presentation 

from two Alberta Environment (AE) 

experts, Todd Assen and Roger 

Ramcharita; the presentation was 

begun with facts from the very dry 

past couple of years. Assen stated 

drought in the summer of 2024 is, “... 

very likely going to occur.” 

Assen noted AE has been examining 

basins and some are already showing 

critical water shortage. 

He noted the Red Deer River at 

Drumheller, not far from Hanna, is at 

its ninth lowest flow level. 

Assen stated reservoir levels across 

Alberta are low, as that water was used 

to offset the effects of drought last 

summer. 

He said current reservoir levels are 

much lower than usual, citing as an 

example Pine Coulee Reservoir, which 

is currently sitting at 28 per cent, while 

normally at this time of year it would 

be between 74 and 91 per cent. 

Essentially, he pointed out water 

reserves were used up last year and 

offer little help in 2024. 

There are suspicions the spring melt 

may not be as much help as hoped 

either; Assen pointed out snowpack 

across the eastern slopes of the Rocky 

Mountains is “below to well below” the 

normal range. 

Another complication noted Assen is 

that Alberta is currently experiencing 

an El Nino weather phenomenon, 

which causes less precipitation and 

warmer temperatures; he observed 

that without significant precipitation 

it’s expected spring moisture levels 

will be dire. 

It was further noted peak moisture 

tends to be between April and June, so 

at that time the actual situation should 

be clear. 

More bad news was included in the 

observation that experts suspect 

drought will contribute to a serious 

wildfire problem. 

However, there was some positive 

news. Assen stated the provincial government 

is proposing voluntary water 

sharing agreements that in essence 

propose if everyone uses less water 

this summer, there will be enough 

water for all. 

Assen noted these agreements will 

be flexible and based on basin conditions; 

it’s expected they’ll be released 

in April or May. 

It was noted the provincial government 

has been discussing the drought 

threat for months with stakeholders 

and is planning a major media campaign 

for public awareness. 

Assen noted the provincial government, 

looking at the possibility of a 

serious 2024 drought, expects all 

Albertans to conserve water and noted 

the Water Act contains some regulatory 

tools but hoped such an approach 

wouldn’t be necessary. 

Mayor Danny Povaschuk asked 

what level the Dixon Dam is at. Assen 

responded it’s currently at the exact 

same level it was at this time last year, 

and it did fill up in 2023. 

Town Chief Administrative Officer 

(CAO) Kim Neill pointed out the 

municipality usually gets a water allocation 

of 300,000 cubes per year from 

the water commission, with town staff 

confirming Hanna rarely uses all of it. 

Neill stated water conservation 

could be embraced while the effects 

may not be noticeable. However, Neill 

stated Hanna wants to be a good neighbour 

and asked if AE had suggestions 

for what services should be affected by 

conservation. 

Assen responded that’s up to the 

town, but noted large cities under 

water restrictions may get annoyed to 

see smaller places that don’t appear to 

be using less water. 

Assen mentioned several times that 

water conservation efforts should 

include a 10 per cent reduction in 

consumption. 

Neill responded a 10 per cent reduction 

shouldn’t be a major problem for 

the Town of Hanna. 

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Stettler Storm U11 C team defeated the Standard Coyotes on Sun. March 3, 2024 to win the T6 Green Division 

Championship. Stettler had trailed from the day before and had to play an intense game in order to come back from 

behind to win at home in front of a full arena of spectators. Throughout the regular season Stettler had never managed 

to defeat Standard but on the all important Sunday game they pulled off a 7 - 2 win. From the left, back row: Coaches 

Devin Haley, Jeff Sutton (head coach), Kaytlyn Young, and Matt Conrad. Middle row: Hunter Haley, Chase Davidson, 

Hawk Stefanik, West Hunter, Luke Rutz, Macintyre Eshpeter and Korben Young. Front row: Deacon Sutton, Logan 

Pilsworth, Frank Conrad (goalie), Christina Pilsworth, Hailey Lattery and Jack Pilsworth. ECA Review/Submitted 

 

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FROM THE BLEACHERS 

Dodgers appear to be invincible 

by Bruce Penton 

With spring training 

camps under way in Florida 

and Arizona, it’s time to 

bring out the hyperbole 

machine to try to foretell 

what will happen in 2024. 

Los Angeles Dodgers are 

going to be so dominant in 

the National League, they 

may go 162-0. 

OK, 153-9 at 

worst. 

They may be 

baseball’s best 

team ever. 

They could 

have the homerun 

champion, 

the most valuable 

player, the 

rookie of the 

year and the Cy 

Penton 

Young award winner. The 

commissioner’s office may 

step in “for the betterment 

of baseball.” They may 

clinch the pennant by the 

Fourth of July. 

How can the Dodgers possibly 

not win the World 

Series? 

Manager Dave Roberts 

already had an all-star 

lineup, led by superstars 

Freddie Freeman and 

Mookie Betts. They then 

signed baseball sensation 

Shohei Ohtani, who led the 

American League with 44 

home runs for the L.A. 

Angels last year and who 

won’t pitch again until 2025 

due to off-season surgery. 

The Dodgers also won the 

free-agent race for another 

Japanese superstar pitcher, 

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who 

Backhoes 

Directional Drills 

Serving 

Central Alberta 

Office: 201 2013 3 St. St. S. S. 

Three Hills 

is reportedly a better pitcher 

than Ohtani. 

With an apparently limitless 

supply of money, the 

Dodgers signed free-agent 

pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who 

was 10-7 with Tampa Bay 

last year. He will join 

Yamamoto, Bobby Miller 

(11-4 last year), Tony 

Gonsolin (8-5), Walker 

Buehler (6-3 in 2022 

before an injury shut 

him down for the 

entire 2023 season, 

Dustin May (4-1) and 

future Hall of Fame 

Clayton Kershaw, who 

signed a one-year contract 

for his 17th 

season after undergoing 

off-season 

shoulder surgery. 

And because a team can 

never have enough hitting, 

former Blue Jay and Seattle 

Mariner Teoscar 

Hernandez, who hit 26 home 

runs for the Mariners last 

year and has 159 homers in 

his eight-year career, signed 

as a free agent with the 

Dodgers. 

Because Ohtani’s $700 

million contract calls for 

$680 million to be deferred 

until after he retires, the 

Dodgers have circumvented 

some of the luxury-tax penalties 

they would otherwise 

have faced. 

The Dodgers (100 wins) 

and Atlanta Braves (104) 

were the only two N.L. 

teams to win 100 or more 

games last year, and both 

were eliminated in their 

opening playoff rounds. 

Rob Munchinsky 403-443-1651 

Curtis Wideman 403-506-5500 

Baltimore, the only A.L. team to win 

more than 100 games, also went out in 

the first round of playoffs. Which 

means, of course, that regular-season 

success doesn’t always translate to the 

post-season. The situation may look 

different come October, but right now, 

on the eve of the ’24 season, it looks 

like the Dodgers, in a breeze. A story 

on MLB.com said the obvious: “We’re 

looking at one of the most loaded 

teams in recent memory.” 

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Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, 

Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, 

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TRANSFER SITES 

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SLAP Shots 

• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco 

Chronicle, during the Steph Curry-Sabrina 

Ionescu three-point shooting competition: 

“Man, if you can’t enjoy watching this, give 

pro cornhole a try.” 

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “At the 

Scotties, Team Canada first-rock thrower 

Briane Harris was ruled ineligible to 

play just hours before the tournament 

start — with no explanation given. Rather 

than a lead-off story, we got a lead-out 

story.” 

• Headline at theonion.com: “Victor Wembanyama’s 

Head Lodged Between Rim And 

Backboard Again” 

• From fark.com: “Mets IR list has arrived 

at spring training.” 

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Mervin 

FARWELL 

passed away on 

Sat. Feb. 24, 2024 

a Celebration 

of Life 

will be held 

Friday, March 15, 2024 

at 1 p.m. at the Coronation 

Community Centre. 

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September 1 to March 31 April 1 to August 31 

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Saturdays 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON Tuesdays 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. 

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Thursdays 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 

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AMISK SE 34-41-8W4 - Les Northcott 780-209-0872 Or Gail Northcott 780-209-0871 

Saturdays 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Tuesdays 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. 

Tuesdays 12:00 NOON - 2:00 P.M. Thursdays 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. 

Used Oil can be disposed of at Hughenden Transfer Site and the Landfill. 

Used Oil Filters can be disposed of at any manned Transfer Site and the 

Landfill. It is the policy of the Waste Management Authority to allow Landfill 

and Transfer Station Contractors to open the site during off hours upon 

request for a fee of $50.00 per hour. (Payable to the Waste Management 

Authority) This will only be done at the convenience of the contractor. 

Updated February 2024


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MISCELLANEOUS 

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km $7,500; 1969 

One Ton Dump truck, 

390cc motor, 12’ 

steel dump box 

$5,000; 2013 On Ton 

Silverado 105,000 

km $25,000; 1966 

Chevy 11 $8,500; 

2014 26’ Rockwood 

RV Trailer $22,000; 

1978 3 Ton Water 

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$4,500; Miller Welder 

130 XP with 4 full 

rolls of wire $500; 

Troy built Rototiller 

$500; Coral heavyduty 

20” thick planer 

$550; Rapid Clean 

professional Varsal 

Cleaner, light, pump 

all complete $250; 

Heavy-duty 8,000 LB 

winch $200; Small 

portable window air 

conditioner $40; 

Heavy-duty metal 

shelving for storage 

room, 4’ x 18”, 5 

units of 5 shelves 

$250; 5’ x 9’ Snooker 

Table, golden ash 

with French carved 

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piece slate $3,500; 

Wood cook stove 

from the movie, 

“Dances with 

Wolves”, re-nickeled 

and re-built by qualified 

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FEED AND SEED 

WE BUY DAMAGED 

GRAIN - Heated, 

Mixed, Tough, Light, 

Bugs, Spring 

Thrashed....Barley, 

Wheat, Oats, Peas, 

Flax, Canola. “On 

Farm Pickup”. 

Westcan Feed & 

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GRAIN: Buying Oats, 

Barley, Wheat, 

Canola, Peas, 

Screenings, Mixed 

Grains. Dry, Wet, 

Heated, or Spring 

Thresh. Prompt 

Payment. In House 

Trucks, In House 

Excreta Cleaning. 

Vac Rental. 1-888- 

483-8789. 

PASTURE 

PASTURE Wanted: 

Will pay competitive 

rates, maintain fences, 

and check often. 

Good to deal with. 

Quiet cattle. Please 

call Travis 403-994- 

1065. 

HELP WANTED 

STETTLER - Alberta 

Prairie Railway is 

currently hiring seasonal 

full time and 

part time staff for 

positions hosting 

guests on the train. 

Applicants must be 

willing to work weekends, 

be outgoing 

and like working with 

people. If you are 

looking for exciting 

and challenging work 

with a better than 

average wage where 

you will meet guests 

from all over the 

world, and gain 

experience in the 

tourism industry 

Alberta Prairie has 

the right job for you. 

On days when the 

train is not running 

staff is occupied 

cleaning, doing 

repair and maintenance, 

mowing 

grass, and restocking 

concessions. Please 

drop off a resume, 

mail your resume to 

PO Box 1600, 

Stettler AB T0C 2L0, 

e-mail it to info@ 

absteamtrain.com, or 

pickup an application 

at 4611 – 47 Ave 

Stettler. For additional 

information call 

403-742-2811. 

Castor 

Dental 

Centre 

is looking for a 

dedicated 

Registered 

Dental 

Hygienist 

to join our 

growing team for 

2-3 days a week. 

Please E-mail 

your resume to 

castordental1@ 

gmail.com 

to become 

a part of this 

awesome team! 

CAREER 

Opportunity - Full 

time position covering 

east central 

Alberta districts and 

counties. The position 

includes a vehicle 

allowance for the 

candidate who has 

strong writing skills, 

is a self-starter, an 

organized multi-tasker 

with excellent time 

management skills 

for managing some 

weekend and evening 

work. Must have 

their own camera 

equipment and a reliable 

vehicle. Must be 

able to meet weekly 

deadlines and have 

the ability to search 

out stories. 

Computer skills an 

asset and typing proficiency 

required. 

Remuneration 

dependent on experience. 

For more info 

call Joyce 403-575- 

0090. 

IN MEMORIAM 

IN LOVING Memory 

of my wife Evelyn 

Jan. 16, 1941 - Feb. 

22, 2023 

If roses grow in 

Heaven Lord, 

Please pick a bunch 

for me, 

Place them in my 

Wifes’ arms 

And tell her they’re 

from me. 

Tell her that I love and 

miss her 

And when she turns to 

smile, 

Place a kiss upon her 

cheek 

And hold her for a 

while. 

Because remembering 

her is easy, 

I do it every day, 

But missing her is a 

heartache 

The never goes away. 

In loving memory of 

my wife. 

Love Ev (Everett) 

Seeking a 

FACILITY TECHNICIAN 

(Plant Operator) 

ASHCOR Technologies Ltd. is a subsidiary of ATCO 

and the largest independent marketed of fly ash in 

Western Canada. ASHCOR is adding to its dynamic 

team as it expands its reclaimed ash management 

facility north of Halkirk, Alberta and is seeking a 

Facility Technician responsible for assisting with 

facility operations and maintenance. They will 

ensure both short and long term safe, reliable and 

cost-effective operation of all equipment in the 

plant. They will be required to work rotating 12 hour 

shifts in a four-crew rotation. 

To learn more about this opportunity, please visit: 

www.atco.com/careers 

COMING EVENTS 

FIREARMS wanted 

for our 2024 auction 

program: Rifles, 

Shotguns, Handguns, 

Antiques, Militaria, 

Collections, Estates, 

Single Items. For 

Auction, or Possible 

Purchase: Toll-Free 

1-800-694-2609, 

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AUCTIONS 

Ward’s & Bud 

Haynes firearms auction, 

Edmonton. 

Rifles, shotguns, 

handguns, antiques, 

ammo, accessories. 

Call Brad Ward 780- 

940-8378 to consign 

your items or collection. 

Firearms 

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Suffern Lake Regional Park Authority 

Is now accepting applications for 

Park Caretaker Full time; May 01 - Sept 30, 2024 

Suffern Lake Regional Park (SLRP) is located from Macklin, Hwy #17 N 16 Km, Municipal 

Road #787 E 4.9 Km, Municipal Road N 16.2 Km, Rural Road W (Park Entrance). 

SLRP is situated on crown land in the Manitou Sandhills Integrated Resources Management 

Plan, an environmentally sensitive area. There are 37 serviced campsites and 10 non 

serviced campsites. Cabins also exist in a designated park area. There is a 9-hole golf 

course, and a small lake that is swimmer friendly, but with no lifeguard on duty. Lake speed 

is limited to 5 km/hour, perfect for trout fishing. Other amenities include a concession/small 

store, and a conveniently located community hall (with kitchen), available for rent with a 

refundable damage deposit. Provincial Park Passes are required and are available for sale 

on-site. Online registrations are available at: campreservation.ca 

Hours of work vary, so flexibility is required. Applicant must be physically fit and possess 

a driver’s license. First Aid certification would be beneficial, but is not a requirement. 

Park employees must possess a strong work ethic and be committed to the park, its 

patrons, the Board, and the surrounding communities. As manager, you will serve as a 

role model and mentor. The Park is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in 

our workforce and knowledge of our people. 

Duties: fulltime management and maintenance of the park and its amenities, including 

grass cutting, beach area, golf course, trail maintenance; and individual camper(s) and 

group use areas. Responsibilities include reservations, hall reservations, and concession 

stand operations, etc. 

Applicant must have essential computer skills and the ability to operate and maintain all 

park equipment. 

Accommodations/office on-site. Regularly scheduled time-off. Must have reliable vehicle. 

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Couples will be considered with 

a potential for division of duties and responsibilities. 

Also Hiring: Campground Attendants 

Suffern Lake Regional Park Authority may be hiring campground attendants for SLRP, 

full time (35 hrs/week), May - Aug and/or Jul - Aug. Successful applicants will be expected 

to assist caretaker with guest services, cleanliness, maintenance & upkeep of the grounds 

at the park. Safe equipment operation training will be provided. 

Deadline for applications - Apr 15, 2024 

For a complete Job Description or to submit resume: 

Hal Wright, President 306-823-3611 Email: hal.wright1@gmail.com 

or Leila Grobel - Email: secretarytreasurer@suffernlakeregionalpark.ca 

check us out online 

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Booth Contractor Position 

CAP’T AYRE LAKE 

The Municipal District of Provost No. 52 is currently 

seeking a qualified contractor to provide food and 

beverage concession services at Cap’t Ayre Lake during 

the campground’s operational season (May to October). 

• Rent is negotiable; and 

• Qualified candidates will possess Food Safety 

Certification recognized by Alberta Health Services. 

For more information, please contact 

Mike Ewanchuk at (780) 753-8633 

Interested parties may submit an application with resume to: 

Municipal District of Provost No. 52 

Box 300 Provost, Alberta T0B 3S0 

Or via email at: 

mewanchuk@mdprovost.ca 

Seasonal Truck Driver 

County of Paintearth No. 18 

Crowfoot Crossing……Remembering 

Our Past, Building Our Future 

The County of Paintearth is seeking a Seasonal Class 1 

Driver to join our Public Works team. 

The successful individual reports directly to the Assistant P.W. 

Director. This individual will be part of our summer gravel crew. 

This is a temporary 6-month job opportunity starting May 1st 

and ending October 30th. The salary grid is between $31.17 and 

$38.33 per hour. 

Qualifications: 

• 3 to 5 years’ experience gravel hauling experience would be 

an asset. 

• General knowledge of servicing equipment, pre and post 

trips 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability 

to deal effectively with the public 

• General knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety 

regulations 

• Current certification or willing to obtain certification in: 

1. WHMIS 

2. Transportation of Dangerous Goods 

3. First Aid 

• Class 1 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement 

• Driver’s abstract will be required 

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, March 22nd, 2024, to: 

Attention: Class 1 Seasonal Driver Position Opportunity 

County of Paintearth No. 18 

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

Phone: 403.882.3285 Fax: 403.882.3560 

Email: jobs@countypaintearth.ca 

Grain Merchant Position 

Battle River Railway is a farmer owned co-op headquartered in Forestburg AB. We own, operate 

and maintain our railway, as well as own and operate 3 grain elevators along our railway. Our 

main businesses are freight movement (grain and fertilizer), grain transloading and empty railcar 

storage. We have recently transformed our grain transloading business into a grain merchandising 

business and are looking for someone to lead this business. As a small company we look for 

employees who are comfortable performing multiple roles and want agency over their work. 

Overview and Scope of Work: The grain merchant will be responsible for all aspects 

of buying and selling grain for Battle River Railway. These duties include but are not limited 

to:• Setting bids, communicating those bids with grain buyers and farmers • Selling grain and 

managing relationships with customers • Managing price risk, including managing a hedge 

book • Managing and being responsible for the grain business P&L • Implementing a software 

system to help manage the grain business 

Management Relationship: The grain merchant will report directly to BRR’s GM Base 

Salary: TBD, based on experience. Range 80-120k per year Location: Forestburg AB. Hybrid 

work is possible. Fully remote is not preferred. Bonus Compensation: Eligible for the BRR 

Profit Share Program, starting in the fiscal year 2023/24 (Sept 30 Year end). Additional bonus 

compensation to be negotiated. Benefits: BRR offers a comprehensive health, life, disability and 

dental insurance program. Employees are responsible for 1/3 of the cost of the premiums. BRR 

also offers a matching RRSP/TFSA program. The current match is 3% of gross earnings. Business 

Expenses: Will be reimbursed via submitted and approved expense reporting protocols. 

Monthly phone reimbursement. Laptop to be provided if requested. Vacation and Personal 

Emergency Time Off: 10 days paid vacation per annum. 

Send resumes to Matt@battleriverrailway.ca


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OBITUARY 

Devoted follower of Jesus 

Dorothy Louise Andrus 

nieces and nephews from the Boyd and 

(1937-2024), age 86, died 

Harvey sides. 

peacefully Sat. Feb. 24, 2024 

She is predeceased by husbands 

at Villa Marie care facility 

Jack Harvey 

in Red Deer, Alta. 

(1971) and Earl 

She was born in Hanna, 

Andrus (1992), 

Alta. to Peter and Margaret 

parents Margaret CROP LAND 

(nee Noyce) Boyd and was 

(1965) and Peter 4500 acres - Chinook area 

the oldest of five children. 

Boyd (1975), 

6000 acres - Cereal area 

Dorothy was a devoted follower 

of Jesus 

(2007) and Leslie 

brothers Donald 

2400 acres - south of Hanna 

since her conversion 

at 15 

stepdaughter 

Boyd (2014), and 1 Quarter - south of Veteran 

GRASS LAND 

years old. In 

Marj Ferguson 

1956, she 

(2007). 

16 quarters - south of Veteran 

moved to 

90 quarters - Youngstown area 

Toronto to 

2 quarters - south of Veteran 

attend 

Salvation 

Army training 

college and as 

a Salvation 

Army officer 

served in Penticton, Surrey, 

Rossland and Toronto. 

In 1965, she returned to 

Hanna after the death of her 

mother to help care for her 

younger brothers. 

In 1967, she married Jack 

Harvey and their newly 

formed family included 

Dorothy’s youngest brother, 

David. In 1969, their family 

grew as they welcomed 

Allan. 

In 1971, Jack died tragically 

after a brief illness and 

four months following their 

daughter Margaret was 

born. 

Dorothy engaged in a 

number of business ventures 

including starting the 

store “Gifts and Gadgets” 

and selling books. 

In 1980, Dorothy married 

Earl Andrus and her family 

grew as she gained six stepchildren 

and two 

grandchildren. 

Dorothy worked in a 

variety of roles with the Big 

Hills Health Unit as a health 

Thinking of 

Selling your 

Home or Land? 

Andrus 

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assistant. 

In 1992, Earl died and in 

1994 Dorothy spent a year in 

Russia doing missions work. 

Upon her return, she lived 

with her daughter Margaret, 

son-in-law Tim and their 

kids for 18 years, in Airdrie, 

Regina, Moose Jaw and 

Brandon. 

Dorothy returned to 

Hanna in 2012 and 

lived there until the 

fall of 2023 when she 

moved to a care facility 

in Red Deer. 

Dorothy leaves 

behind her children 

and stepchildren: 

Allan (Lisa) Harvey, 

Margaret (Tim) 

Clarke, Lucille (Ted) 

McKellar, Wilf (Cindy) 

Andrus, Elaine (Allan) 

Camponi, Alan (Lee) 

Andrus, (Ken) Ferguson, 

and Dwayne (Vi) Andrus. 

She leaves behind grandchildren: 

Justin Harvey, 

Eric (Danielle) Harvey, 

Jackson (Cailey) Clarke, 

Mackenzie (Andrea) Clarke, 

Mark (Rachel) McKellar, 

Craig (Karen) McKellar, 

Scott (Jill) McKellar, David 

(Karalee) Andrus, Rachel 

(Trevor) Olsen, Rebecca 

(Mark) Sproule, Andrea 

(Travis) Scott, Jordan (Erin) 

Camponi, Aaron (Kassi) 

Camponi, Jessica (Kirk) 

Moen, John (Penny) 

Andrus, Joe Andrus, Ayla 

(Gordon Evans) Andrus, 

Dylan Andrus, Lauren 

(Mike Anast) Parker, and 

Esther Ferguson. 

She also leaves behind 

many cherished great 

grandchildren. 

She is survived by her 

brother David Boyd, sister 

Ileane Cox and numerous 

FOR SALE 

1,200 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath 

bungalow situated on corner 

lot. Newly renovated kitchen 

with granite countertops, open 

concept great room. Finished 

basement. Call 403-555-5555 

Card of Thanks 

We would like 

to thank the staff 

of Villa Marie, 

Hanna Lodge, 

and Hanna Home 

Care for the 

excellent care 

• Aligning the LUO with changes to applicable 

legislation and regulations 

• Reducing red tape, streamlining development 

processes, and making the LUO easier to read and 

understand 

• Increasing the number of permitted uses that are 

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Those challenges are addressed in 

this Capital Plan, a visible win for UCP 

MLAs outside of Edmonton and 

Calgary, but it comes at a cost. 

It is no coincidence that the construction 

of the new South Edmonton 

Hospital has been put on hold 

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Everyone needs a school 

Alberta’s education system will 

receive an additional $393 million – a 

bump of 4.4 per cent, year-over-year. 

Public and separate school divisions 

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to support booming student populations), 

but a significant portion of new 

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in new funds over three years). 

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carbon pricing system to raise 

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every dollar over $100 million to the 

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Program. It will cover 12 per cent of 

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delays in rolling out their own program 

to incent investment and to 

ensure Alberta can achieve carbon 

neutrality by 2050. 

Alberta’s go-it-alone commitment to 

CCUS will be used as evidence that 

Ottawa is not acting in good faith 

despite their claims to the contrary. 

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For the first time in decades, the 

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million over the next three years. 

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Alberta is experiencing its worst 

drought in decades, and with little 

snow in most of the province this 

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industry, and communities. 

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truck and attempted an arrest, one 

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civilian vehicles. Consequently, an 

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vehicles and was fatally struck by the 

suspect truck. The truck failed to stop 

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an adult male in serious non-lifethreatening 

condition. The truck was 

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An unpermitted recreational vehicle 

(RV) received its County of Stettler 

development permit after two were 

found on agriculture land by municipal 

staff. 

The development permit discussion 

was held at the Feb. 28 regular meeting 

of the Municipal Planning 

Commission (MPC). 

Readers should note the MPC is comprised 

of members of county council 

and chaired by Coun. James Nibourg. 

Board members read a development 

permit application from Abubakar 

Khalid for property located on NE-14- 

36-20-W4M on Rge Rd 20-1 at the corner 

of Sec. Hwy. #835 and Twp Rd 40-2. 

Development Officer Rich Fitzgerald 

noted county staff discovered two RVs 

on the parcel being used for living 

quarters. 

“The property is zoned agriculture 

and is 24.98 acres in size,” stated the 

staff memo. 

“During site inspections last fall, 

planning staff noted that two RVs were 

present on the property and appeared 

to be in use. 

Planning staff spoke to the landowner 

who indicated that the property 

was being used as a hobby farm with 

goats, chickens and miniature horse 

and the RVs were occupied occasionally 

by himself and sometimes a friend 

who looks after the animals. 

The landowner was under the 

assumption at 

that time that the 

property was 

exempt from 

requiring permits, 

as in his 

view, it is a 

farming 

operation. 

“A site inspection 

was 

performed on the 

property on Sept. 

19 and two RVs 

were observed on 

the property, both 

of which were 

being used. 

Two seacans 

used for storage, 

several old RVs 

used as storage 

and many piles of 

building materials 

scattered 

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property. 

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housed on the property in a fenced off 

area. 

The landowner was then instructed 

that to bring the property into compliance, 

an application would need to be 

submitted for the RVs being used as 

dwellings and the seacans being used 

as storage.” 

In his application Khalid noted he 

was applying for one RV permit, 

stating that the second RV would be 

permanently removed by June 1, 2024. 

Along with the development permit 

application, a number of sewer system 

safety codes certifications were also 

included; both Fitzgerald and Manager 

of Planning and Development Craig 

Teal stated at the meeting the County 

of Stettler asks for those documents 

from a certified inspector, which 

Khalid provided. 

Board member Justin Stevens asked 

if converting an RV into a permanent 

dwelling was a concern, with Teal 

responding according to the documents 

the RV meets all applicable 

safety codes. 

Reeve Larry Clarke asked if the 

second RV is not removed, would that 

allow the County of Stettler to issue a 

stop work order? 

Staff confirmed that would exactly 

be the case. 

Fitzgerald elaborated that Khalid 

had been cooperative with county staff 

and staff expected full compliance for 

this development permit. 

Fitzgerald then noted the property 

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asked about the 

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Fitzgerald 

responded 

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permitted use in 

the agriculture 

zone, and don’t 

have to be considered 

by the 

MPC. 

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on the 

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certification. 

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storage; 

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STETTLER COUNTY 


 

Limit set on costs to vandalized well 

Stu Salkeld 



The County of Stettler Ag Service 

Board (ASB) grudgingly approved 

repairs to a vandalized water station. 

The decision was made at the Feb. 28 

regular board meeting. 

The ASB is comprised of members of 

county council and chaired by Coun. 

Les Stulberg. 

Board members heard a report from 

Manager of Agriculture Services 

Quentin Beaumont regarding the 

Walker well ag tankloader station and 

the Byemoor water station. Beaumont 

noted in August of 2023 the station was 

badly damaged by vandals, including 

the destruction of an overhead door. 

That was followed by more crime in 

November, including theft of county 

property. 

Beaumont asked board members 

what they wished to do with the water 

station: close it permanently or repair 

it and re-open it to the public. 

Board member Justin Stevens 

stated he previously wanted to close it, 

but with drought looming for 2024 he 

felt the station should remain open. 

Stulberg agreed. 

Board member Dave Grover noted 

he spoke with residents in that area 

and they want the water station reopened. 

Reeve Larry Clarke responded 

by asking what could be done to 

reduce or eliminate crime at the site. 

Board members discussed security 

options and how much money such 

measures would cost. 

Board member James Nibourg 

stated he was tired of seeing repeated 

vandalism against that water station 

and felt someone in the area was intentionally 

targeting it. He questioned 

spending anymore money repairing it. 

“This has become a real pain,” said 

Nibourg, adding there was another 

water source just down the road. 

Stevens responded if the upcoming 

spring turns out to be quite wet, he’d 

be in favour of permanently closing 

this water station. 

Board members approved, by a 5 to 2 

vote, to repair the water station for a 

2024 re-opening with a budget of 

$3,000. Nibourg and Grover were 

opposed, Grover stating he was simply 

opposed to placing a dollar limit on 

repairs. 

Drought advice 

Board members heard two presentations 

about drought preparedness, one 

from the Battle River Watershed 

Alliance, the second from the Alberta 

Water Council. 

In those presentations the suggestion 

of a drought response plan was 

mentioned. Beaumont noted in a 

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already developing such a plan. 

Drought assistance 

Board members heard an update on 

provincial and federal help for producers 

harmed by extreme weather 

last summer. 

“The 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought 

Livestock Assistance initiative is 

expanding eligibility to 23 new regions 

and extending the application 

deadline. 

Funding for this joint AgriRecovery 

initiative is provided through the 

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural 

Partnership (Sustainable CAP),” stated 

Beaumont’s report to the board. 

He added that their websites are 

user-friendly and shouldn’t be difficult 

for producers to 

navigate. 

Grover pointed 

out a March 15 

deadline was 

approaching so 

producers 

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been conducted 

both by Alberta 

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drive-by inspections 

on my own 

to see where the 

wild boar are 

located within the 

premises,” stated 

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report. 

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a few pens that 

met the minimum 

standard requirements 

set out by 

the province.” 

Wild boars have 

been declared a 

pest by the provincial 

government and 

are known to be causing noticeable 

damage to farm operations in certain 

parts of Alberta. 

Pesky rodents 

Beaumont updated the board on 

measures producers can take to 

combat another serious pest this 

summer: rodents. 

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hand for the 2024 season, Rozol, 

Ground Force and Ramik Green,” 

stated Beaumont. “These are all multifeed 

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KNEEHILL COUNCIL 

Ratepayer concerns about farmland tax hike 

Stu Salkeld 



Kneehill County council listened to 

a presentation from an unhappy ratepayer 

who discussed a number of 

concerns, including a large increase to 

the farmland tax rate. The presentation 

was made at the Feb. 27 regular 

meeting of council. 

Property owner Kevin Niemi 

appeared before council as a delegation, 

noting his concerns initially rose 

over the farmland tax rate hike. 

“That’s a concern that opened up a 

whole other can of worms,” said Niemi 

to council. 

Niemi stated the county forecast an 

increase of 17 per cent increase to 

farmland taxes rates in 2024 which 

Niemi described as “far beyond 

inflation.” 

He added that between 2018 and 2023 

farmland tax rates doubled. 

“I consider it a management shortcoming 

on the financial side,” said 

Niemi, stating no other land class 

faced such tax increases. 

He then commended Couns. Carrie 

Fobes and Laura-Lee Machell- 

Cunningham for voting against the 

2024 budget and added that five other 

councillors saw no problem with the 

unreasonable tax increase. 

Niemi stated he was further concerned 

Kneehill County doesn’t appear 

to consider belt-tightening or cost cuts 

when budgeting. 

Another concern he saw was 

Horseshoe Canyon which he noted was 

listed in the budget under a $3.2 million 

project for an interpretive centre 

and washroom facility. 

“I think that’s just crazy money that 

sounds like someone’s Taj Mahal for 

unknown glory,” said Niemi. 

He pointed out that figure is about 10 

per cent of the county’s annual budget 

and on top of that the county wants to 

use reserve funds too for a project with 

unknown value and no financial 

return. 

Looking again at the budget Niemi 

stated a parking lot project is listed at 

$350,000 which he balked at, noting no 

parking lot should be that expensive. 

The roadside weed control budget 

was also a concern noted Niemi, who 

reminded councillors it was Kneehill 

County that brought the weed kochia 

into the municipality via contaminated 

gravel. 

He next stated his concerns about a 

Public Works employment 

opportunity, a partsman, that’s listed 

in the budget as $100,000; Niemi stated 

that suggests roughly $40 per hour for 

a low-skill position. “I find that way 

out of line,” said Niemi. 

He then pointed out the large portion 

of county coffers that comes from 

linear taxation, or the tax revenue 

from things like pipelines, rail lines 

and power lines. Niemi stated farmers 

have to deal with these developments 

on their land every year yet were paid 

only once; Niemi stated the tax revenue 

from linear should be given to 

property owners and not the municipality 

and in any event the large tax 

revenue from linear developments 

means no large farm tax hike was 

needed. 

Niemi also stated he felt the county’s 

ratepayer engagement seemed heavy 

on style and light on substance. 

At this point Coun. Fobes interjected 

by noting the Ag Service Board (ASB) 

decided to try a different mowing 

strategy this year which explains an 

increase in its budget. 

Coun. Machell-Cunningham stated 

she sympathized with Niemi’s concerns 

about how much tax is collected 

and where it’s spent. 

After the presentation councillors 

and staff responded to Niemi’s comments. 

Much of that time was spent 

discussing the partsman job opening. 

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) 

Mike Haugen stated the $100,000 figure 

is an “all-in” amount which includes 

things like benefits. Haugen later said 

the position would likely have a salary 

between the mid-$60,000 to mid-$80,000 

per year, noting it required a journeyman 

applicant which is a skilled 

position. 

Haugen also stated Kneehill council 

previously decided the municipality, 

when it comes to staff salaries, would 

be in the 50th percentile; that is, when 

comparing Kneehill to similar municipalities, 

half of them pay more than 

Kneehill while half of them pay less. 

During discussion the topic of a 

“sunshine list,” or list of exact staff salaries, 

was mentioned. Haugen stated 

that according to provincial privacy 

laws, municipalities can’t do that. The 

CAO also noted the topic wouldn’t 

come to council because staff salaries 

aren’t a governance issue. 

Reeve Ken King interjected that 

council have a chance to set staff salaries 

by choosing the percentile 

Kneehill County appears in. 

King said he wanted to discuss 

Niemi’s ratepayer engagement 

comments. King noted that when he 

was first elected to council Kneehill 

County did virtually no stakeholder 

engagement but now he’s very happy to 

see multiple events that appeal to the 

average county resident. King also 

claimed Kneehill’s open house-style 

events receive positive feedback from 

the community. 

The parking lot comment was discussed; 

staff noted the $350,000 figure 

is for multiple parking lots, including 

the county office, FCSS building and 

medical clinic, and includes costs such 

as engineering, not just paving. 

King acknowledged farmland tax 

rates have gone up substantially over 

the past six years, with the CAO noting 

it’s a regulated rate set by the provincial 

government. Haugen repeated the 

fact the vast majority of Kneehill’s tax 

revenue comes from linear sources 

and that Kneehill relies greatly on that 

revenue, adding linear actually subsidizes 

other property owners. 

The discussion ended after councillors 

noted reserves may be tapped into 

because they have been set aside for 

that purpose: covering expenses to 

keep tax increases affordable. 

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Regular Sales every Friday - 9:00 A.M. 

Spring Gather of 2024 

March 4 th , 5 th & 7 th – PRE-BOOK Yearling Sales – 10:00 A.M. 

April 8 th – PRE-BOOK Yearling Sale – 10:00 A.M. 

April 10 th – PRE-BOOK Yearling & Replacement Heifer Sale – 10:00 A.M. 

Spring Bull Sales 

March 9 th – Deer River Ranching Black Angus Bull Sale – 1:00 P.M. 

March 16 th – Bandura Ranches Black Angus Bull Sale – 1:00 P.M. 

March 18 th – Fraser Total Performance 2Yr Black Angus & Hereford Sale – 1:00 P.M. 

March 19 th – Bulls Eye Select Bull Sale – 1:00 P.M. 

March 26 th – Charmark Charolais Bull Sale – 1:00 P.M. 

March 27 th – Count Ridge Red Angus Bull & Heifer Sale – 1:00 P.M. 

April 11 th – Acadia Ranching Charolais Bull Sale – 2:00 P.M. 

April 18 th – 66 Ranch 2Yr & Yearling Black Angus Bull Sale – 1:30 P.M. 

May 10 th – 66 Ranch Cow & Calf Pair Sale – 1:00 P.M. 

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Asst. Manager: 

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Field Man: 

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ALBERTA GOVERNMENT 

Renewed path 

forward for 

renewable energy 

AGRICULTURE 

Submitted 

Alberta’s government is setting a 

clear and responsible path forward for 

renewable project development to 

ensure the province’s grid is reliable, 

affordable and sustainable. 

Alberta municipalities and landowners 

have been raising concerns 

about the rapid growth of renewable 

energy projects. Investors were also 

seeking clarification on rules for 

project development. 

To address these concerns, Alberta’s 

government introduced a short pause 

on final approvals for large renewable 

energy projects so the Alberta Utilities 

Commission (AUC) could conduct an 

inquiry and issue a report. 

This pause on final approvals will 

lift on Feb. 29. 

With the pause lifting as the 

Generation Approvals Pause 

Regulation expires, Minister of 

Affordability and Utilities Nathan 

Neudorf has sent a letter to the AUC to 

provide policy guidance based on the 

first report (Module A) it submitted to 

government. 

Once the minister has reviewed the 

AUC’s second report, Module B, a new 

letter will be sent to the commission 

with additional policy direction. 

Alberta’s government remains committed 

to ensuring Albertans have an 

electricity grid that is reliable, affordable 

and sustainable. Renewable 

energy projects will continue to be an 

important part of the province’s electricity 

generation mix and the 

government remains committed to the 

security of the electricity grid. 

The work done by the AUC lays the 

groundwork for new government 

policy so investors, municipalities and 

landowners alike can rely on clear and 

consistent rules when it comes to 

responsible land development. 

Summary of policy changes from the 

AUC’s Module A Report 

Agricultural lands 

The AUC will take an “agriculture 

first” approach when evaluating the 

best use of agricultural lands proposed 

for renewables development. 

Alberta will no longer permit renewable 

generation developments on Class 

1 and 2 lands unless the proponent can 

demonstrate the ability for both crops 

MASH (Management Alternatives for Soil Health) 

Conference: 

Change to Help Our Soils 

Friday, March 15 

Meeting Room, Canalta Hotel, Oyen, AB 

“The Crucial Role of Soil 

Mesofauna” 

- Dr. Jeff Battigelli, NAIT 

“Enhancing Soil Health through 

Cover Crops and lntercrops” 

- Lana Shaw, WARC 

“Understanding of Plant 

Interconnectivity 4 Soil Care” 

- Rick Bieber, Bieber Farm 

and/or livestock to coexist with the 

renewable generation project. 

Alberta’s government will establish 

the tools necessary to ensure Alberta’s 

native grasslands, irrigable and productive 

lands continue to be available 

for agricultural production. 

Reclamation security 

Developers will be responsible for 

reclamation costs via bond or security. 

The reclamation costs will either be 

provided directly to the Alberta government 

or may be negotiated with 

landowners if sufficient evidence is 

provided to the AUC. 

Viewscapes 

Buffer zones of a minimum of 35 

kilometres will be established around 

protected areas and other “pristine 

viewscapes” as designated by the 

province. 

New wind projects will no longer be 

permitted within those buffer zones. 

Other proposed developments 

located within the buffer zone may be 

subject to a visual impact assessment 

before approval. 

Crown lands 

Meaningful engagement will be 

required before any policy changes for 

projects on Crown land and would not 

come into effect until late 2025. 

Any development of renewable development 

on Crown lands will be on a 

case-by-case basis. 

Transmission Regulation 

Changes to Alberta’s Transmission 

Regulation are expected in the coming 

months as the engagement process 

continues. Renewable projects should 

expect changes in how transmission 

costs are allocated. 

Municipalities 

Automatically grant municipalities 

the right to participate in AUC 

hearings. 

Enable municipalities to be eligible 

to request cost recovery for 

participation. 

Allow municipalities to review rules 

related to municipal submission 

requirements while clarifying consultation 

requirements. 

“Positively Framing Change” 

- Shorty Fensky, C. Fensky Farms 

“Exploring the MASH-initiative 

to Help Understand 

Changes In Our Soils” 

- Dr. Yamlly Zavala, CARASHLab 

“Life Experiences that Lead to 

Soil Balances” 

- Rick Bieber, Bieber Farm 

Registration: 

$80/Producer Early Bird Pricing until March 8 

Regular Price- $100/producer 

SUMMER RESEARCH 

Contact: (403) 664-3777 or cara-3@telus.net 

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