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INDEX 

Viewpoints .................... 2, 10 

Hughenden school ............. 3 

Sports .................................. 4 

Elnora counci ...................... 5 

Classifieds/Careers .............. 6 

Crossword puzzle ................ 6 

Obituaries ........................... 7 

Bashaw council ................... 9 

Hanna council ................... 10 

Kneehill council ................ 11 

Agriculture ................. 11 - 12 

Castor council: 

Negotiating 

outstanding 

property 

tax 

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Forestburg council: 

Reduced 

funding for 

healthcare 

committee 

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Stettler county 

council: 

Proposed 

feedlot barn 

meets 

Municipal rules 

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but unproductive staff?? 

Dear Editor, 

After many conversations with TD 

Bank VPs over the past three months 

it was indicated that the Coronation 

branch was profitable. 

In our March 28, 2024 meeting with 

two TD Bank VPs I highlighted the following 

four points: 

• Fully-funded branch by deposits, 

using overage to leverage other loans 

in other locations. 

• Fees – monthly / deposits / withdrawals 

/ RRSPs / banking 

transactions keep the lights on and pay 

the staff. 

• Free current account balances, 

loans and loan fees are branch profit. 

• Retail cards (Visa, Debit) create 

profit for the branch. I travel all over 

Alberta for business and my wife is a 

world traveller but our transaction 

fees come back to the Coronation 

branch. 

It was then that the TD VPs indicated 

that the TD Bank was profitable 

 

(net income for the 12 month period 

ending Jan. 31, 2024 was 8.498 billion 

dollars) and so was the Coronation 

Branch. 

Then they proceeded to try to make 

five local business men understand 

that the staff were unproductive, even 

though they are making money. 

The TD VPs indicated that the real 

reason for closure is that they applied a 

“formula” that indicated our branch 

staff are unproductive. If we had used 

the tellers more and the ATM and 

online banking less our branch would 

still stay open. 

If we just look at the economics of 

the Coronation TD Bank closure it 

reflects very badly on the TD Bank. 

I know many business men who are 

incredulous that the bank is prepared 

to run away from easy money by 

closing a profitable branch. 

Stewart Twa 

Veteran, Alta. 

CANADIAN TAXPAYERS 

FEDERATION 

Taxpayers applaud pay 

freeze for Alberta MLAs 

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation 

is applauding the Alberta Legislature’s 

decision to freeze the pay of provincial 

politicians, including the premier. 

“Over the past few years, we’ve seen 

local businesses struggle and many 

folks missing raises, so it shows good 

leadership for politicians at the legislature 

to refuse a pay hike,” said Kris 

Sims, CTF Alberta Director. 

“Albertans should not be on the hook 

for politician pay hikes, and this continued 

pay freeze at the legislature is in 

stark contrast to the city hall pay hikes 

we are seeing in Calgary and 

Edmonton.” 

Alberta Members of the Legislative 

Assembly are paid $120,936 per year. 

Cabinet ministers, the speaker and 

the leader of the opposition are paid 

$181,404 per year. 

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The premier of Alberta is paid 

$186,180 per year. 

Pay for politicians at the Alberta legislature 

has been frozen since 2019 

when they also took a $7,000 per year 

pay cut. 

In contrast, the mayor of Calgary is 

paid $213,000 per year and the Mayor of 

Edmonton is paid $216,585. These high 

salaries follow years of pay hikes at city 

hall for both councillors and mayors. 

“Premier Danielle Smith is making 

the right move to refuse a pay hike and 

it would be great to see the mayors of 

Calgary and Edmonton follow this 

lead,” said Sims. “We never hesitate to 

criticize politicians, but it’s important 

to praise them when they do the right 

thing, and refusing a pay hike is the 

right thing.” 

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MAIL BAG 

Considerable contrast to 

the prevailing narratives 

Dear Editor. 

This is regarding a CBC article that 

‘Calls grow louder for B.C. mayor to 

resign over residential school book 

incident’, by Betsy Trumpener, 

Andrew Kurjata Apr. 5, 2024. 

The collision between Quesnel 

Mayor Ron Paull and the local indigenous 

people was inevitable, and serves 

well as a reminder that while we can 

burn the books and the churches, we 

cannot burn our history. 

The book Grave Error by authors 

C.P. Champion and Tom Flanagan is 

nothing more than an eloquent, 

unemotional, factual narrative discussing 

their findings that no 

identifiable remains have been found 

in any of those residential school’s 

graveyards anywhere in Canada. 

A considerable contrast to the prevailing 

narratives loaded with 

misinformation and unqualified grievances, 

promoted by our politicians who 

are more concerned about being woke 

and politically correct than they are 

about finding resolutions to all those 

grievances. 

The book also explains how and why 

the Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) 

cannot identify human remains with 

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any degree of certainty. It can only 

identify soil disturbances. 

Without the facts, we will never have 

meaningful reconciliation. 

That is why it’s essential our 

libraries have an ample inventory of 

those books. A lot of people will want 

to read them. 

To resolve these issues, it’s essential 

politicians and the media acquaint 

themselves with the facts. A good 

starting point would be reading Grave 

Error. 

Having read the book, clarifies 

many of the claims, like ‘the schools 

did not exist’, when in fact it was the 

indigenous people who asked the government 

to build some of those schools, 

because they wanted their children to 

get an education. They also wanted 

them to learn English. 

The book also does not deny the fact 

some abuse did take place. 

The fact is the only guide to reconciliation, 

and people who have not read 

Grave Error, and are not familiar with 

the content of that book, are not well 

prepared to participate in those 

debates. 

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CASTOR COUNCIL 

Council will negotiate over 

outstanding property tax 

Cheryl Bowman 

Multimedia reporter 

ECA Review 

The Town of Castor town 

council approved negotiations 

and agreements with property 

owners who owe outstanding 

tax bills. The decision was made 

at the April 8 regular meeting of 

council. 

In January 2024 the Town of 

Castor mailed tax notification 

letters to owners who had taxes 

due over one year in arrears. 

Three properties were noted as 

having such arrears. 

Councillors were provided 

with a letter from one such 

property owner whose identity 

was redacted from the council 

agenda. 

CASTOR COUNCIL 

This property owner’s letter 

stated they were aware they 

owed outstanding taxes and 

wanted to pay them off over 

time and included a schedule for 

payments. 

According to Section 418(4) of 

the Municipal Government Act 

(MGA) division 8 recovery of 

taxes related to land, “The 

municipality may enter into an 

agreement with the owner of a 

parcel of land shown on its tax 

arrears list providing for the 

payment of the tax arrears over 

a period not 

exceeding three years, and in 

that event the parcel need not 

be offered for sale under subsection 

(1) until: (a.) the agreement 

has expired, or (b.) the owner of 

the parcel breaches the agreement, 

whichever comes first.” 

Council discussed implications 

to the 2024 budget upon 

entering into an agreement 

with the title holders on the 

three parcels. 

It was noted that in the event 

the properties proceed to a tax 

sale, the additional fees would 

be added to the tax roll for 

collection. 

A breach to the agreement 

could result in a tax sale of 

the properties and 

as CAO Donna Rowland noted it 

would be clearly written in the 

agreement and each agreement 

would be written separately. 

Council moved to enter into a 

tax agreement with the title 

holders. 

Golf club request turned down 

Cheryl Bowman 

Accounting 

Multimedia reporter Council moved to accept the 


cash statement ending Feb. 29, 

2024 as presented and a motion 

was approved to pay the list of 

accounts dated March 26 to 

April 5 for $179,048.56. 

Castor town council moved to 

approve the 2024 grant of $5,000 

to the Castor Golf Club, the 

same amount as in 2023, at their 

regular April 8 council meeting 

but denied the camp stall 

request for the clubhouse 

manager. 

Last year the town had also 

provided a campground spot for 

the clubhouse manager. 

It was noted that the camp 

sites may be full this summer 

due to the renewable energy 

projects being done in the area 

and this would result in a $3,750 

revenue loss for the town. 

Castor golf club had also 

requested financial consideration 

for a contribution to their 

fundraising efforts of their purchase 

of a fairway mower. The 

mower was purchased late 

last August and has been 

secured with a loan. 

The request was made in 

November 2023 and at that time 

council moved that the request 

be tabled until the golf club provided 

its financial statements 

ending Dec. 31, 2023 which has 

been provided. 

Council turned down the 

fairway mower financial support 

request. 

 

Budget talks 

The 2024 operating budget 

was presented and as noted by 

CAO Donna Rowland, the 

actual numbers have not yet 

been audited and some revenue 

has a zero balance because 

taxes have not yet been 

processed. 

Ball clinics 

Ryan Trask will be offering 

baseball clinics and Amy Trask 

will offer softball clinics in May 

with each offering a morning 

session for younger players and 

an afternoon session for older 

players. 

Cost for the clinics to the 

town, outside of regular ball 

diamond maintenance, would 

be travel costs from Edmonton 

and lunch. 

Council approved the recommendation 

of a $30 per player 

fee using noted expenses as the 

baseline. Currently there are 40 

participants registered. 

Pool swim sponsorship 

Community Services Director 

Tara Jenkins proposed a 

Sunday afternoon public swim 

sponsorship program in a letter 

to council. 

It proposed that businesses 

could sponsor public swimming 

at the 2024 season rate of $150. 

Council moved to approve the 

recommendation as put forward 

by the recreation department. 

Town spring clean-up 

Council approved that the 

town will sponsor the hamburgers, 

hot dogs and buns for 

the yearly town clean-up May 

22, a cost of approximately $300 

and will ask Castor and District 

Family and Community 

Support Services (FCSS) to 

supply the chips and beverages. 

Graduating class 

Council agreed to issue a 

letter of support for a truck and 

trailer for a parade May 31 for 

Gus Wetter’s graduating class 

as a parade permit from Alberta 

Transportation is required. 

Gus Wetter school also 

requested help hanging grad 

banners to be installed on six 

light poles in town for the 12 

graduates of 2024. 

HUGHENDEN PUBLIC SCHOOL 

Hardisty’s Easter egg hunt 

by Anna Jones 

Local Hardisty companies got 

together with organizer 

Miranda Mccharles to create an 

Easter egg hunt for everybody 

in town to compete in, including 

some four-legged members. 

The task was to find the 

golden egg. Multiple eggs were 

hidden in the Hardisty main 

street area, along walking trails 

and in the park ball diamonds. 

There were also many sorryfor-your-luck 

eggs which would 

contain nothing. 

There were 20 mystery eggs 

hidden as well containing a 

small prize. If a person stumbled 

upon an egg without a 

coupon, they were asked to 

leave the plastic egg in its original 

place. 

Participants were only 

allowed to redeem two prize 

eggs with a coupon, but if they 

happened to find three prizes in 

an egg, the request was to leave 

one in the egg for the next 

person to find and use. 

This wonderfully fun Easter 

egg hunt lasted for three days, 

March 29 - 31, 2024. Families 

searched far and wide for the 

eggs. 

If you happen to find some 

plastic eggs still laying around 

in the Hardisty area, please contact 

Miranda Mccharles at 

780-842-8962 and she’ll let you 

know what to do next! 

We’re celebrating 

Frances Forrest’s 

100 th birthday! 

Spring 

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SUMMER HOURS 

Effective Wednesday, April 10 th , 2024 

The Castor, Coronation and Halkirk Transfer 

Stations Summer Hours of Operation will be: 

Wednesdays 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 

Saturdays 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 

If you don’t have an access card, 

they are available at the Halkirk 

Village Office, Town of Castor 

Office, County of Paintearth 

No. 18 Office and Coronation 

Transfer Station 

Retirement Announcement 

After 42 ½ years in Coronation and 5½ years before that 

in Edmonton, I am retiring from the practice of law and 

have sold my law practice to Daniel Wilson and Cheyla 

Lachowsky, effective May 1, 2024. Cheyla will be in the 

Coronation office in the mall on Wednesdays, starting 

on May 1st and will be happy to meet with clients. The 

Coronation office will retain existing files, corporate minute 

books and seals and any original Wills that remain in safe 

storage. 

The office will continue to have the same phone number 

(403-578-3131) and email address /corlaw@xplornet.ca). 

I will be available from time to time after May 1st to help 

wrap up some existing files. 

Thank 

You 

I extend a heart-felt thank you to all 

of my clients and loyal staff who have 

supported my law practice over the 

many years and wish you all the very 

best as I transition into retirement. 

Sincerely, Roger Spady

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SLAP 

Shots 

• Retired NFL great 

J.J. Watt, after the 

league deemed 

the hip-drop tackle 

illegal: “Just fast 

forward to the 

belts with flags on 

them…” 

• And comedy 

writer Alex Kaseberg 

on the same 

subject: “In addition 

to helmetto-helmet 

and 

around the knees, 

it is now illegal 

for NFL players 

to make hip-drop 

tackles. At this rate 

the only option for 

NFL tacklers is to 

give ball carriers a 

stern talking to.” 

• Jack Finarelli, 

aka the sports 

curmudgeon, after 

discussing the 

Ohtani-interpreter 

gambling situation: 

“The surest 

way to double 

your money is 

to fold it in half 

and put it in your 

pocket.” 

• Comedy writer 

Alex Kaseberg: “In 

Texas, former NFL 

QB, Vince Young, 

was knocked out 

cold in a bar fight. 

Young was hit so 

hard, when he 

came to he said he 

wanted to make 

a comeback with 

the Washington 

Commanders.” 

• Super 70s 

Sports: “Tony 

Gwynn could’ve 

gone 0-for-1,199 

at the end of his 

career and still 

retired as a .300 

hitter. Think about 

that.” 

• Janice Hough 

of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: 

“The 

Oakland As are 

reportedly talking 

to Sacramento 

about relocating 

there for at least 

three years. But 

wait, doesn’t Sacramento 

already 

have a minor 

league team?” 

• Headline in 

The Beaverton, 

Canada’s parody 

website: “NHL 

player declared legally 

dead before 

trade deadline expects 

to be ready 

for playoffs.” 

 

Run for Stanley 

Cup is wide open 

by Bruce Penton 

Now that the 1,312-game preliminaries 

are almost over, the 16 National 

Hockey League playoff teams get down 

to serious business. Last year’s Vegasvs.-Florida 

final didn’t appear on 

many experts’ radars and the likelihood 

of more upsets is always real. 

So who can win the Stanley Cup this 

year? All 16 qualifiers, of course, but 

realistically, some of the playoff teams 

would need a truckload of four-leaf clovers, 

a few rabbits’ feet or Mafia-style 

bribery to win it all. 

There are three levels of contenders: 

Those who can; those who might; 

those who can’t. 

Those who can: 

(In no particular order) 

Boston Bruins didn’t miss a beat 

after the retirement of superstar 

centre Patrice Bergeron, and have 

been at the top, or close to it, all year. 

The President’s Cup jinx got to the B’s 

last year, so maybe they’ll play so-so 

down the stretch to 

avoid finishing 

first overall. 

Florida Panthers: 

Neck-and-neck 

with Boston all 

season for first in 

the Eastern 

Conference, the 

Panthers are 

playoff-tested after 

last year’s run to 

the final. 

N.Y. Rangers: 

FROM THE 

BLEACHERS 

Penton 

Igor Shesterkin in goal and an offence 

led by Artemi Panarin provide the 

ingredients for a long run. 

Carolina Hurricanes: The Canes 

have a solid defence with Brent Burns, 

Brett Pesce and Jaccob Slavin and 

picked up solid playoff performer Jake 

Guentzel in a trade, adding to the 

scoring prowess of Sebastian Aho, 

Seth Jarvis and Andrei Svechnikov. 

Colorado Avalanche: Nathan 

MacKinnon and Cale Makar can win 

games by themselves and make the 

Avs an always-dangerous team. 

Dallas Stars: Solid in goal (Jake 

Oettinger) and up front with eight 

20-plus goal scorers, the Stars have 

been battling Winnipeg and Colorado 

for top spot in the Central Division all 

year. 

Vancouver Canucks: Coach-of-theyear 

candidate Rick Tocchet has 

guided the Canucks to one of their 

most successful seasons ever. No 

reason to think it’s going to stop any 

time soon. 

Edmonton Oilers: After a horrendous 

5-12 start to the season, the 

McDavid-Draisaitl-led Oilers have 

compiled one of the best records in the 

entire league. 

Those who might: 

Toronto Maple Leafs: The 1967-topresent 

day Cup drought probably 

won’t end this year, but goal-scoring 

machine Auston Matthews is in his 

prime, so there’s a chance. 

Winnipeg Jets: Among the top teams 

all season, the Jets have Connor 

Hellebuyck, the best goalie in the 

league and the addition of Tyler Toffoli 

and Sean Monahan mesh nicely with 

the Jets’ core of Scheifele, Connor, 

Ehlers and Morrissey. 

Nashville Predators: Defenceman 

Roman Josi might be the best allround 

player in the league and the 

Preds were redhot 

down the 

stretch. Never 

ignore a team 

with a mountain 

of momentum. 

Tampa Bay — 

Playoff 

experience can 

never be 

underestimated. 

Those who 

won’t 

Anyone battling 

it out down 

the stretch for a 

wildcard position 

— Detroit, 

Washington, 

Pittsburgh 

Philadelphia, Los 

Angeles, Las 

Vegas. 

(Keep in mind 

that this same 

pre-playoff 

column last year 

gave a no-chance 

outlook to Florida 

Panthers, who 

made it all the 

way to the final.) 

SPORTS 

The East Central Eagles home opener on Sun. April 14 in Castor, Alta. The U15 girls 

played Lloydminster in a double header. Mayor Richard Elhard and Deputy Mayor Kevin 

McDougal (behind) did the honours of the inaugural puck drop between Eagle’s Ella 

Younger and Loydminister’s Haven Schlosser. They tied the first game 1-1 with the Eagles 

goal by Jayce Miazga and assisted by Ella Younger. They lost their second game 6-2 with 

Eagles goals by Ella Younger, unassisted and Emma Galletly, assisted by Ella Younger. 

 

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ELNORA COUNCIL 

Offer approved for cooler doors 

Stu Salkeld 

Local Journalism Initiative reporter 


The Village of Elnora approved an 

offer for some surplus cooler equipment 

which came unsolicited from a 

member of the public. The resolution 

to accept the offer was made at the 

April 9 regular meeting of council. 

Village Chief Administrative Officer 

(CAO) Sharon Wesgate presented 

councillors with a report on an unsolicited 

offer from the public on some 

cooler equipment the village doesn’t 

appear to be using. 

She stated an offer was made to the 

village for cooler doors and fans, with 

the buyer offering to come pick everything 

up as well. 

The offer was made in an email 

which was presented to councillors at 

the meeting. “Hi, I’d like to offer you at 

six cooler doors $500, two fan $500,” 

stated the email which was sent by 

Cory Kim on April 1. “I will disassemble 

the units and load them by 

myself within 10 days of approval. 

Please check my offer and let me 

know.” 

Wesgate stated that the offer was for 

only the cooler doors and fans and the 

offer didn’t provide any information 

on what they’d be used for. 

The CAO stated there was no intention 

to “part out” the cooler but it was 

up to councillors to decide whether to 

accept the offer. 

Mayor Jul Bissell seemed to like the 

offer, noting the proposed buyer was 

planning on doing most of the work 

which would save the village some 

money. 

As councillors discussed the offer 

they noted that the cooler parts were 

village property that had not been 

advertised as available for sale. The 

mayor responded he has never heard 

anyone voice any interest in the cooler 

doors and fans except for this offer. 

The mayor further noted that perhaps 

the village could look into what the 

rest of the cooler parts might be worth. 

As the discussion continued councillors 

stated selling the parts would 

allow the revenue received to be 

invested into the new library project. 

Councillors unanimously accepted 

Kim’s offer for cooler doors and fans. 

How low is too low? 

Councillors balked at a resident’s 

inquiry about a special kind of toilet. 

“A resident inquired if the village 

would consider a rebate for the installation 

of low flow toilets in the 

municipality,” stated Wesgate’s memo 

to council. 

However, the CAO noted she’d 

spoken to the Public Works foreman 

about the request who then informed 

her Elnora’s water system isn’t capable 

of handling low flow toilets. These toilets 

would force the village to flush out 

the wastewater system more often, 

stated the CAO. 

Mayor Bissell noted it seemed 

council was unable to approve this 

request even though he understood 

why people were interested in these 

water-saving toilets. 

Goodbye garbage truck 

Wesgate provided the results of the 

village’s efforts to sell its surplus garbage 

truck at auction. According to an 

invoice from Michener Allen Auctions, 

one bid was received for the 2007 

International DuraStar 

truck of $20,000, which after 

commission and taxes, 

netted the village $18, 370. 

Councillors seemed 

happy with the results, 

agreeing the truck was 

costing the village money 

and wasn’t being used. 

Police funding 

The CAO provided councillors 

with a report on the 

increased taxes Elnora has 

been paying to the provincial 

government over the 

past several years for police 

services. She noted Elnora’s 

2024/25 bill from the province 

totals $14,511 with a 

total since 2020 of $37,377. 

During discussion councillors 

mentioned the 

province’s ongoing efforts to 

introduce a provincial 

police force; Mayor Bissell 

stated he’s never heard 

anyone except the provincial 

government and larger 

cities that don’t have RCMP 

anyway support the idea of 

replacing the Mounties with 

such a force. 

In fact, councillors noted, 

other jurisdictions such as 

Surrey, B.C. that tried the 

idea failed badly. It turned 

out, they noted, RCMP officers 

didn’t seem interested 

in leaving the force for a 

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new job combined with 

other problems causing a 

recruitment problem. 

Councillors agreed 

Alberta municipalities don’t 

want a provincial police 

force but the Government of 

Alberta is pushing it 

anyway. 

Recycling request 

Councillors unanimously 

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The CAO reported 

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By-Election Workers 

Voting Dates and Times: 

Advance Vote – May 14, 2024 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm 

By-Election – May 22, 2024 from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm 

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Village of Donalda Box 160, 

5001 Main Street Donalda, AB. T0B 1H0 

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Paintearth Gas Co-op Ltd. 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

Service Person Position 

Paintearth Gas Coop Ltd. is seeking to add to our 

team to fill a full-time Service Person position. Seeking 

an individual with any of the following training as 

a preference; certification as a Gas Utility Operator, 

Apprentice or Licensed Gas Fitter. We are willing to train 

the right candidate. 

Our office is in Castor, Alberta and we provide natural 

gas service to a large surrounding area. 

Our Coop is a mix of industrial, commercial, agricultural, 

rural and urban residential customers. 

If you are looking for a challenging career working with 

modern day technology and willing to attend training 

courses this could be the opportunity for you. 

Candidates should have good written and oral 

communication skills and enjoy working with the 

public. Preference will be given to individuals who have 

knowledge of software applications for GPS/GIS, Utility 

Billing, gas utility operation, equipment operation and 

General Office computer applications. General current 

safety tickets will be considered an asset. After a successful 

probation period you will be required to be on call on a 

rotational basis. 

Our Coop offers a competitive salary, which is 

dependent on the qualifications and training of the 

applicant, along with a benefit and pension plan. 

Applicants must hold at a minimum a valid Class 5 driver’s 

license. The successful applicant must provide a current 

Driver License abstract. 

Resumes and salary expectation may be submitted by 

email to Paintearth Gas Coop Ltd., Att. General Manager at 

scott@paintgas.ca or drop off in person at our office. 

Only those persons considered for an interview 

will be contacted. 

Deadline for Application: Tuesday April 30,2024 

Class 1 Driver Position 

County of Paintearth No. 18 

Crowfoot Crossing……Remembering 

Our Past, Building Our Future 

The County of Paintearth is seeking a Class 1 Driver to 

join our Public Works team. The successful individual reports 

to work at the Public Works shop and is supervised directly by 

the Assistant P.W. Director. This individual will be part of our 

summer and winter gravel program. The County of Paintearth 

No. 18 has a comprehensive benefits plan and participates in the 

Local Authorities Pension Plan. This is a full-time permanent job 

opportunity. 

Qualifications: 

• 3 to 5 years’ experience hauling experience would be an asset. 

General knowledge of servicing trucks, trailer, and loaders 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 April 24th, 2024, to: 

Attention: Class 1 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


 

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Graveside service to be held April 23, Red Willow 

Joan Barbara Ziegler 

Jan. 2, 1935 ~ Feb. 18, 2024 

Joan Barbara Ziegler was born Jan. 

2, 1935 in Stettler, Alta. and passed 

away in Red Deer, Alta. on Feb. 18, 2024 

at the age of 89 years. Joan 

was the second of 13 children 

born to Charlie and 

Marie Ziegler. 

Joan was a hard worker 

and in her younger years 

did babysitting and housekeeping 

for some people in 

the neighbourhood. 

In 1972, Joan moved to 

Red Deer to work at 

Travelaire manufacturing 

travel trailers, where she 

remained for 21 years until 

1993 when her dad Charlie passed 

Ziegler 

away. At that time, she moved back to 

Stettler to be with her mother Marie. 

She remained caring for her mom 

until 2000 when Marie passed away. 

Joan then moved into Paragon Place 

and was a resident there for 18 years 

until her failing health forced her to 

Gentle soul remembered 

for his compassion 

Gary Allen Jensen 

Sept 22, 1966 – March 26, 2024 

It is with great sadness that we 

announce the passing of Gary Allen 

Jensen on March 26, 2024, after a long 

struggle with congestive heart failure. 

Gary was a long-time resident of 

Hanna, who could always be seen in 

the company of his beloved dog, Bella. 

Gary grew up in Hanna and 

attended high school in Drumheller. 

For all who knew him, Gary was a 

kind, gentle soul. 

Puerto Vallarta held a special place 

in his heart and he cherished the close 

friendships he made in his travels as 

well as the hobbies including Mexican 

cooking and learning Spanish sparked 

by his travels. 

He will be remembered for his compassion. 

He was dearly loved and will 

be missed. 

Gary was predeceased by his parents, 

Thor and Elizabeth Jensen. 

He leaves to mourn his loss, his sisters, 

Christine Jensen-Ross (Doug), 

Beth Lynes (Ed) and Susan Jensen 

(Chris) and nieces Jacqui, Janine, 

Julie and nephews Ben and Ryan and 

The Delia Curling Club 

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Drumheller, Fresh Wife- Stettler, Johnson 

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Meyer Family, and Jolly Penny in Delia. 



have to move into Heritage House in 

Stettler. She was only there briefly 

before moving into the Hamlet’s in Red 

Deer where she remained until her 

passing. 

Joan loved to curl and later 

to play shuffleboard. She was 

very good at both and had trophies 

and ribbons to prove it. 

Joan was an active member 

and spent many hours volunteering 

at the Stettler Legion 

Branch #59. We are not sure 

how many years, but she had 

membership cards from 1981- 

2018. She loved the Legion and 

made many friends there. 

Joan will be forever remembered 

by her loving family; 

sisters: Marlene Shoemaker, Audrey 

(Norman) Rice and Carol Stanvick; 

brothers: Ross (Delores) Ziegler, 

Marvin (Louise) Ziegler, Terry 

(Daphne) Ziegler, Brian (Rose) Ziegler 

and Leonard (Judith) Ziegler; sister-inlaw 

Ann Ziegler; numerous nieces, 

nephews, other family members and 

their children. 

Thank you to all who helped Gary in 

his life journey. 

A gathering to celebrate Gary’s life 

will be held at a later date. 

Jensen 

403-747-2120 

drillerbill@xplornet.com 

many dear friends. 

She was predeceased by parents 

Charlie and Marie Ziegler; brothers: 

Don Ziegler, Arnold Ziegler, Gary 

Ziegler and Dennis Ziegler; brothersin-law 

Gordon Shoemaker and Lloyd 

Stanvick and sister-in-law Linda 

Ziegler. 

A graveside service will be held at 

the Red Willow Cemetery, Red Willow, 

Alta. on Tues. April 23, 2024, at 11:30 

a.m. followed by a luncheon and a time 

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Memorial donations may be made to 

the Red Willow Cemetery c/o Box 218, 

Stettler, Alta. T0C 2L0. Condolences 

may be sent to the family, please visit 

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Stettler Funeral Home & 

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and funeral arrangements, 

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Notice of Nomination Day for Election 

Local Authorities Election Act (Sec 26) (Form 2) 

LOCAL JURISDICTION: Village of Delia, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA 

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is April 29, 2024 and that 

nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be 

received at the location of the local jurisdiction office as set out below during 

regular office hours until to 12:00 noon on Nomination Day. 

OFFICE 

Councillor 

VACANCIES 

One 

Packages for candidates are available at the Delia Village Office 

Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction 

Village of Delia - Village Office 

208 Main Street 

Delia Alberta T0J 0W0 

Dated at the Village of Delia, in the Province of Alberta 

this 10th day of April, 2024 

Lena Beninger, Returning Officer 

NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY 

Local Authorities Election Act 

(Section 26) 

LOCAL JURISDICTION: Village of Donalda, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA 

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is April 24, 2024 and that nominations 

for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the 

location of the local jurisdiction office set out below within the period beginning 

on March 29, 2024 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day. 

OFFICE(S) NUMBER OF VACANCIES Ward or Electoral Division 

Number (If Applicable) 

Councillor 3 

Location of Local Jurisdiction Office: 

Village of Donalda 

5001 Main Street, Donalda, AB 

Dated at the Village of Donalda in the Province of Alberta 

this 29th day of March, 2024 

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FORESTBURG COUNCIL 

Reduced funding for 

healthcare attraction 

and retention committee 

Cheryl Bowman 

Multimedia reporter 


Forestburg village council council 

moved to approve funding to the 

Flagstaff Healthcare, Attraction and 

Retention (FIHAR) committee of a 

reduced amount of $600 from the 

requested amount of $1,210.50 at their 

regular meeting April 11. 

It was noted by Coun. Robert 

Frizzell that in the previous year the 

event did not showcase Forestburg and 

the program was disappointing and 

not comprehensive. 

It was also noted that the 2023 

FIHAR budget had not been spent to 

date with funds remaining of $9,042.12. 

Funding support for FIHAR would be 

allocated from the approved community 

development budget. 

Area 53 raceway 

Forestburg village council moved to 

approve silver level sponsorship support 

for Area 53 Raceway. 

The silver level costs $2,500 as 

opposed to $1,000 for bronze as originally 

recommended by council, but as 

noted by Coun. Frizzell, “It is a big 

draw into town,” adding he has “Seen 

on those weekend events an increase 

in traffic, which is always welcome.” 

Council also noted an increase in 

visitors to gas stations and restaurants 

when races were on. 

Silver level sponsorship includes 2 

ft. by 5 ft. signage at the track, a 8 ft. 

barrier length sponsorship on the 

track and acknowledgement on race 

days. 

The approved sponsorship level will 

be drawn from the approved budget 

for community development. 

Community enhancement fund 

The village was pleased to receive a 

donation through the community 

enhancement fund in the amount of 

$4,050 which was larger than the original 

anticipated disbursement of 

$3,500. 

The money would be distributed to 

the Friends of the Forestburg Fire 

Department and designated to be used 

for the Friends of Forestburg FRESS 

ceremony on April 20. An amendment 

to the Community Enhancement Fund 

will be made by administration. 

Junior golf lessons 

Sixteen junior golfers will participate 

in lessons at a reduced rate of $30 

with the help of a $500 grant approved 

by council. 

The application from the Forestburg 

Recreation, Arts and Culture Grant 

(FRACCA) was submitted by the 

Forestburg golf club in the amount of 

$480. 

Council approved the request in the 

amount of $500 after Coun. Elaine 

Fossen moved to approve the new 

amount which would require the golf 

course to pay less. 

Recreational space 

New additional capital spending to 

be drawn from the parks and recreation 

reserve was proposed for a 

recreational space. 

Several ideas were put forward 

including a splash park, pickleball 

court or a combination of basketball 

and pickleball. 

Coun. Frizzell noted that this would 

give kids more things to do and would 

continue “to invest in the 

community”. 

Council moved to further discuss a 

proposed recreational space. 

Dog Park 

A motion was made by Deputy 

Mayor Dwayne Giroux and approved 

to add discussion of a dog park to the 

agenda. 

Several locations were discussed 

with one of the ball diamonds that had 

not been fully utilized last year as a 

possible site. 

It was noted that the ball diamond 

perimeter is almost completely fenced 

and was suggested that public works 

may be able to put up temporary 

fencing where lacking as long as a 

mower could still access it. 

Deputy Mayor Dwayne Giroux 

directed administration to look into 

formal options for discussion at a 

future meeting. 

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BASHAW COUNCIL 

Water conservation and pricing discussed 

Stu Salkeld 



Bashaw town council discussed 

water pricing and conservation at 

their regular meeting April 10. 

Councillors heard a report on 

water pricing from Chief 

Administrative Officer (CAO) 

Theresa Fuller, who noted in her 

summary that the Town of Bashaw 

was also looking at how much water 

they wished to requisition from the 

Hwy. 12/21 Water Commission this 

year. 

Fuller noted town staff are estimating 

Bashaw will requisition 

90,000 metres cubed from the commission, 

down substantially from 

last year’s roughly 97,000. 

The CAO noted the substantial 

effort the Town of Bashaw has made 

over the past year to locate and stop 

water leaks in infrastructure are 

having an effect on this drop. 

Fuller also told councillors that in 

2023 the town water department 

expenses were greater than the revenues 

it brought in. 

Again, the CAO suggested stopping 

of leaks may have a significant effect 

on this deficit. 

Coun. Kyle McIntosh noted the 

Government of Alberta is encouraging 

municipalities to cut their 

water use by 10 per cent in 2024, as 

fears of drought loom; McIntosh 

stated Bashaw appears well on its 

way to doing that. 

Political Parties on local councils 

Councillors, as part of their consent 

agenda items, read a letter from 

Alberta Municipalities (AM) 

President Tyler Gandam regarding 

the Government of Alberta’s proposal 

to introduce political parties into 

municipal politics. 

“During dialogue with the Minister 

and Premier at our recent spring 

municipal leaders caucus, they confirmed 

their intention to bring in 

legislation that would pave the way 

for political parties to formally participate 

in local elections,” stated 

Gandam’s April 3 letter. 

He went on to explain Premier 

Danielle Smith noted the provincial 

government was collecting alternate 

ideas as well. He added Alberta 

Municipalities opposes political parties 

in local elections for several 

reasons, including the idea may 

increase divisiveness and take decision-making 

authority out of local 

hands and give it to parties instead. 

“It will contribute to a more adversarial 

and combative environment on 

council in which councillors will vote 

along party lines,” stated the AM 

letter. 

Gandam’s letter suggested town 

councils contact their MLA, discuss 

this proposal openly with the public 

and pass a resolution in council 

opposing political parties in municipal 

politics. 

Arena availability to public 

Councillors also read a staff report 

regarding a March 26 meeting 

between the Town of Bashaw and 

Bashaw Minor Hockey to discuss the 

local arena. 

“The arena operation costs continue 

to increase and staff are 

looking to implement an administrative/operational 

change,” stated the 

report. “We are exploring the possibility 

of contracting a caretaker for 

the 2024-25 season. This is an effort to 

reduce operating costs.” 

The report noted several options 

were being looked at to reduce costs 

at the arena, including hiking user 

fees for out-of-town groups who want 

to book ice time, advertising available 

ice time and approaching other 

stakeholders about increased 

funding. 

The report included a breakdown 

of net financial losses at the arena, 

with 2023 seeing a $124,025.70 loss 

with the 2024 loss estimated at 

$132,968.60. 

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Councillors decided to request 

more information from the Ministry 

of Municipal Affairs regarding a proposed 

joint-use agreement between 

the municipality and Battle River 

School Division. 

Before discussion, Coun. McIntosh 

declared a pecuniary interest and 

excused himself from the meeting. 

While examining the draft agreement 

several councillors stated they 

didn’t understand why this was 

necessary. 

Mayor McDonald noted it wasn’t 

clear to him how some students who 

don’t attend school facilities, such as 

homeschooled kids, would fit under 

this agreement. 

Councillors passed a resolution for 

town staff to request clarification 

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REAL ESTATE/HOMES 

HANNA COUNCIL 

Surplus chairs donation to Legion 

Stu Salkeld 



Hanna town council passed a resolution 

to donate surplus community 

centre chairs to the local Royal 

Canadian Legion as a neighbourly 

gesture. The resolution was passed at 

the April 9 regular meeting of 

council. 

Councillors read a report presented 

by Town Chief Administrative 

Officer (CAO) Kim Neill who noted a 

few hundred chairs in use at the community 

centre had outlived their 

 

usefulness, at least to the Town of 

Hanna. 

“As part of the 2024 approved Town 

of Hanna capital budget there was 

$12,000 allocated for the purchase of 

new vinyl chairs to replace the fabric 

chairs which were stained and only 

used for events requiring more than 

300 chairs,” stated the CAO’s report 

to council. 

“Fabric chairs are not well-suited 

for banquet events as they can get 

dirty and stained and it is a labourintensive 

challenge to keep them 

clean and presentable. 

“One hundred twenty new vinyl 

Three kinds of lies: Lies, 

Damned Lies and Statistics 

by Ken Waddell 

Neepawa Banner & Press 

The above title, attributed to Mark 

Twain, pretty much sums up the 

manner in which citizens of the world 

are being mislead by politicians and 

academics. The current situation with 

regard to climate change and the 

global warming mantra is horrible 

because of how badly, even maliciously 

we are being mislead. 

If you take nothing else from this 

column, please watch Climate, the 

movie. I can’t verify if every claim 

made in the one hour and 20 minutes is 

correct, but there certainly is enough 

information to seriously question what 

is being passed off on an unsuspecting 

public as science. 

Here’s the link: 

https://www.smalldeadanimals. 

com/2024/03/31/climate-the-movie-2/ 

The gist of the movie is that we are 

being lied to and at best it is innocently 

but I suspect it is 

being carried out 

“ 

with malice. It 

will take some 

concentration to 

view the movie 

but you owe it to 

yourself to 

examine what 

the green movement 

is ramming 

down our 

throats. 

Perhaps most 

telling is the last 

few minutes 

where Kenyan 

farmers clearly 

speak to how 

they need fossil 

fuels, internal combustion engines and 

First World technology so they can 

feed themselves and neighbouring 

countries. 

In Manitoba, it appears that the relatively 

new NDP government may be 

seeing the light on the carbon tax. 

Most clear-headed Manitobans realize 

that if any province in Canada already 

has a green economy, it’s Manitoba. 

Our energy comes from Hydro (which 

comes mostly from water driven turbines), 

natural gas and some solar 

energy. 

Manitoba doesn’t need a carbon tax. 

Yes, we have lots of gas and diesel powered 

vehicles, but how else are we 

going to travel and move goods in 

Manitoba’s climate? In addition, 

Manitoba stores unknown tonnes of 

carbon by way of minimum tillage 

farming and vast forests. 

Electric vehicles will likely take over 

some day, but they just don’t cut it in 

many applications. And I personally 

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Why would 

Canada… strangle 

our economy and 

food production 

when “we” aren’t 

the problem? 

resent paying taxes to subsidize the 

few people who are buying electric 

vehicles. There’s a federal subsidy of 

up to $5,000 and Manitoba is proposing 

a provincial subsidy. It’s simply not fair 

to people who can’t use an electric 

vehicle. 

Carbon taxes are a hoax, a scam in a 

few different ways. The carbon tax was 

supposed to raise costs so as to deter 

people from using as much fuel and 

that was supposed to reduce emissions. 

Well, if higher costs were supposed 

to work, then the fuel price spikes we 

saw in the past two years should have 

answered that question and made the 

tax unnecessary. Carbon taxes only 

purpose are to bloat government 

coffers. 

Think about it. Either governments 

are gaining funds and bloating bureaucracy 

or if the funds are all, or mostly, 

being rebated, then the rebate process 

results in even higher numbers of 

bureaucrats. 

Politicians have 

swallowed a 

lie, perhaps of 

their own making, 

that people have 

to be controlled, 

told what to do, 

what to eat, told 

where to go and 

how to look after 

themselves. After 

all, the people are 

pretty stupid you 

know! 

I don’t think I 

have seen a time 

in my life when 

governments have 

such a record of 

getting things wrong. Over the decades 

there have been some dandy screw-ups 

but current governments’ insistence 

on trying to change the climate takes 

the prize. 

I have long said, and firmly believe 

that the climate is changing but not 

anywhere near to the extent that governments 

claim. Our climate has been 

much warmer than it is now and it has 

been much colder. And, even if manmade 

activities are affecting climate 

change, why would Canada, or 

Manitoba, strangle our economy and 

food production when “we” aren’t the 

problem? 

Listen people, get your nose out of 

your cell phones, out of the cat videos, 

the dinner pics and get into the real 

issues of the day. Governments and 

many other institutions want us to 

stay dumb. We are much easier to control 

when we are willfully dumb. 

“ 

chairs have been purchased and 

delivered and the fabric chairs are 

now surplus. 

“Administration reached out to 

Hanna Legion representatives to see if 

they had any interest in the chairs 

and they have responded with an offer 

to purchase the chairs for a price of 

$10/chair.” 

During discussion Neill confirmed 

the new chairs have arrived and it’s 

time to make a decision about the old 

ones. 

The CAO noted when the Town of 

Hanna contacted Royal Canadian 

Legion #25 Hanna, the non-profit 

organization voiced interest in the 

fabric chairs and countered with a 

cash offer per chair. 

Councillors were presented with a 

letter from Legion executives John 

Akkermans and Don Brinton. 

“These (chairs) would be a fine addition 

to our Legion as we have many 

odd chairs in disrepair,” stated the 

letter, date stamped March 21. 

The CAO stated councillors had several 

options open to them with this 

item. Of course, they could accept the 

Legion’s offer of $10 per chair for the 

entire 210 chair lot. 

The second option was simply to 

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donate the chairs to the Legion, a wellknown 

organization which is involved 

with a number of well-attended 

annual events such as the 

Remembrance Day ceremony. 

Neill noted the councillors could 

instead choose to offer the chairs for 

sale in a closed bid process. 

“Administration does not know 

what these chairs would be worth on 

the open market,” stated Neill’s report. 

Lastly, the CAO noted councillors 

could elect to keep all the old fabric 

chairs in storage in case they are ever 

needed again. 

As councillors discussed the options 

open to them, Coun. Sandra Beaudoin 

moved that the Town of Hanna donate 

all of the surplus fabric chairs to the 

local Legion free of charge. She stated 

the Legion is a non-profit society 

which provides services to the community 

and donating the chairs would 

be a neighbourly gesture. 

Other councillors agreed donating 

the chairs to the Legion was the best 

idea, although it was mentioned the 

Legion was willing to pay cash for 

them. 

The motion to donate all of the surplus 

fabric chairs to Royal Canadian 

Legion #25 Hanna was carried. 

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The registered owner hereby offers for sale by tender the following briefly described 

property located in the County of Stettler No. 6, subject to the reservations, 

exceptions and encumbrances contained in the existing certificate of title, but free 

and clear of any financial liens: 

NE 2-35-16-W4, containing 161 acres more or less (hereinafter called the “Land”). 

Secluded hilly quarter section and partially fenced. Approx 70-75 acres of cropland 

and 85-90 acres of pasture. Pasture has tree coverage and sloughs with one that 

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that could possibly be used for storage. No power, gas or current well on the 

property. Lots of wildlife. 

The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Land is sold “as is” with 

no warranties or representations from the registered owner. References to acreage 

or composition of the Land are estimated only and subject to independent 

confirmation by potential buyers. For more information about the Land you may 

contact Clayton at 780-405-0613. 

Tenders must be received by the offices of Simonin Law up to but not after 12:00 

noon on Tuesday May 7, 2024. Tenders must be in a sealed envelope marked 

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Buyer must sign an unconditional Purchase Agreement and provide a nonrefundable 

certified cheque or draft equal to 10% of the purchase price payable to 

Simonin Law within 5 business days of the Buyer being notified of acceptance of 

their tender bid. Closing date shall be on or before Tuesday May 21, 2024, unless 

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AGRICULTURE 

KNEEHILL COUNCIL 

‘Future of farming’ project approved 

Stu Salkeld 



Kneehill County council approved a 

working group project that will gather 

input on what farming may look like in 

the municipality’s future. The resolution 

to approve the project was made at 

the April 9 regular meeting of council. 

Councillors heard a presentation 

from Economic Development Officer 

Jenna Kester regarding the newly proposed 

Economic Outlook program, 

which Kester explained would recruit 

within Kneehill County to form 

working groups to explore and analyze 

different sectors of the local economy 

with the goal of gaining insight into 

the future. 

She noted each sector of the 

economy would get its own working 

group and the first group would be 

agriculture. 

“Kneehill County’s Economic 

Outlook series will focus on a number 

of initiatives with the purpose of identifying 

and discussing economic 

challenges, opportunities the region 

will face, how our residents can adapt 

to meet these changes and how 

Kneehill County’s council can support 

the future recommendations,” stated 

Kester in her report to council. 

“The first initiative of these planned 

projects will focus on the future of 

agriculture in the region, and the necessary 

discussions and research 

needed to prepare. 

“The first project will be split into 

two parts: grain and livestock. 

“Other initiatives will be focused on 

at a later date, including tourism and 

the oil and gas industry.” 

Staff noted the 

first project, agriculture, 

would 

also be referred 

to as phase 1, with 

Kester’s presentation 

also 

including a 

budget breakdown 

for it. 

“We are 

looking forward 

to engaging with 

working groups 

and industry specialists 

for these 

projects,” Kester’s 

report stated. 

“We will be 

bringing together 

members from 

the community 

who are forwardthinking 

individuals with 

one goal in mind: 

to understand the 

current environment 

and to 

provide council 

with insight on the potential future of 

these sectors.” 

Coun. Carrie Fobes stated she felt 

the oil and gas industry, as a major taxpayer 

in Kneehill County, deserved a 

seat at the table. 

Kester responded each working 

group is proposed to focus on a single 

element of the economy and feature 

stakeholders from that industry, with 

the first group being agriculture; for 

that reason, producers owning land 

were chosen. 

Reeve Ken King stated that he felt 

phase 1’s terms should note “active 

farming members” of Kneehill 

County’s community as opposed to 

those who own land but don’t farm. 

County Chief Administrative Officer 

(CAO) Mike Haugen echoed Kester’s 

comments by saying when the first 

phase was drafted staff felt it should 

focus on agricultural producers in 

Kneehill County and while there are 

certainly other property owners and 

industries in the municipality, the 

project’s goal of looking into the future 

of agriculture should come from those 

in the agriculture community. 

Haugen noted, however, possible 

future phases of this program, such as 

tourism and energy, would recruit 

from the proper industries. 

King stuck to his guns and said he 

felt the clarification of “active producers” 

was important. 

Coun. Wade Christie stated he 

wanted to see representation from 

Kneehill County’s younger generation 

of producers, hopefully 25 to 35 years 

of age. 

Kester noted Kneehill County plans 

to use an application process to find 

participants for this project. 

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She added this type of project has 

been conducted in other municipalities 

with success. 

Councillors spent some time discussing 

the $500 per event set aside in 

the budget for guest speakers; most felt 

this amount wasn’t enough to cover 

top speakers who have insight to 

share. Eventually they settled on 

$1,500 per event. 

Staff also pointed out the Economic 

Outlook program is intended to be 

fluid and could possibly adapt to 

changing situations and feedback 

during the process. 

Reeve King said he was keen to hear 

some new food for thought and hoped 

the county could plough new ground 

with this program. 

“I hope what comes out of these isn’t 

something we already knew,” added 

King. 

Machinery 

• 80 ft Harmon Sprayer 

• Seeder/Discer 

• 1620 Valmar Granular Applicator 

• 194 655 JD Air Seeder 28f 

• 2204 Co-op Cultivators 

• Rock O Matic - Rock Picker 

• 1922 VER 440 Windrower Swather 

• 12 ft Kello Breaking Disc 

• 1982 Co-op Cultivator 28 f 

• 1995 FlexiCoil System Harrow Packer 

• 80 ft Versatile Harrows 

• Farm Hand Stack Mover 

Livestock Equipment 

• Haybuster 2650 – hydraulic, New Cond. 

• 1987 Wy-lee horse trailer 28ft 

• 1994 Featherlite 

Stock Trailer 7ftx20ft 

• 45’ Fruehauf Cattle 

Liner 

• 1150 International 

Mix Mill 

Auger 

• 70 ft Bergen PTO drive, Hyd. swing Auger 

• 20 ft Versatile Auger 

• 30 ft Versatile Grain Auger 

• 35 ft Co-op Grain Auger 

• 207-51 Westfield PTO Grain Auger 

• 45 ft Sakundiak Grain Auger 

• 6 ft Johnson Auger/Electric Auger 

• Westfield 70-36 Auger 

• Westfield Grain Auger 

Harvesting 

• New Holland 116-14 Haybine 

• New Holland 492 12ft Haybine 

• 1994 New Holland 660 Round Baler (2) 

• 1014 Hesston Haybine (2) 

• 1980 560 Co-op Implement Baler 

• 40 ft Fruehauf Hay Trailer 

• Case International Forage Harvester 

• 650 International Forage Harvester 

• Crawfords HI Dump Silage Wagon 

• International Forage Harvester 

• John Deere Pull Swather 25 ft (2) 

• Richardton Hi Dump Silage Wagon 

Trucks 

• 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 - 188,000kms 

• 2004 Dodge 2500 Laramie 

• 1987 Mack 600 -139,659kms, 2330hrs, 

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• 1976 Ford Truck with Bale Deck – 

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• 1989 Ford Lariat 2WD 

• 76 International Fleetstar 

• 1974 Chev C65 w/ Box & Hoist 

• 1975 GMC C65 w/ Box & Hoist 

• 1975 GMC C55 w/ Box & Hoist 

• 1993 Crown Victoria 4 door -35,407kms 

• Tioga Motorhome – 129,170kms 

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Grain Wheel; Lyndon Post Pounder; Wire 

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Coun. Fobes asked if the Kneehill 

County agriculture department was 

going to be involved in phase 1. Staff 

responded Economic Outlook was 

geared towards collecting input from 

the community, but the county agriculture 

department is considered a 

stakeholder. 

The CAO noted that a phase 2 is 

planned for spring of 2025 and feedback 

on phase 1 could see some tweaks 

made to the program. 

Coun. Debbie Penner pointed out 

that it’s important to remember some 

producers in Kneehill have both grain 

and cattle. 

Councillors unanimously approved 

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within the Economic Outlook 

program. 

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1981 225 Bearcat 4WD w/ blade 

Tractors 

• 1981 225 Bearcat 4WD w/ Snow blade 

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• 1995 7220 Case w/ Ezee on Loader 

• 1966 MF 165 Tractor w/Ezee on - 8274 hrs 

• 1975 1066 International/2350 Loader 

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• 1086 International with loader 

Shop Supplies 

• Tool Boxes - Various 

• Overhead Hoist w/ Chain Hoist 

• Bolt Bins - Various 

• Hand Tools and Wrenches - various 

• Hydraulic hoses 

• Belts; Anvil; Air Compressor; Work 

Benches; Tires - Various; 

Miscellaneous Shop Oil 

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Tanks 

• 300 Gallon Gas Tank (3) 

• 400L Slip Tanks/ Electric 

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• 500 Gallon Gas Tank (4) 

Bins 

• 2800 Bushel Westco 

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AGRICULTURE 

STETTLER COUNTY COUNCIL 

The Whitesand Hutterian Brethren is applying to the NRCB to add a 

new building to its existing confined feeding operation (CFO) located 

at 12-39-19 W4M, east of the Town of Stettler. The proposed site is in 

the red box. 

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Stu Salkeld 



The County of Stettler council confirmed 

to a provincial government 

agency that an application to add a new 

building to an existing feedlot meets 

all the municipality’s rules. The resolution 

to confirm this fact was passed 

at the April 10 regular meeting of 

council. 

Councillors read a letter from the 

Natural Resources Conservation 

Board (NRCB) asking for the municipality’s 

feedback on specific areas 

about an application from the 

Whitesand Hutterian Brethren to add 

a new building to its existing confined 

feeding operation (CFO) located at 

12-39-19 W4M, east of the Town of 

Stettler, noted Development Officer 

Greggory Jackson. 

“The application is for the construction 

of a swine quarantine barn 

complete with self-contained concrete 

manure collection and storage at an 

existing CFO in Section 12-39-19 W4M,” 

stated Jackson’s report to council. 

“There is no increase in animal numbers 

in the CFO. The county is entitled 

to provide evidence and a written submission 

relevant to the application. 

The NRCB is responsible for approvals 

under the Agricultural Operation 

Practices Act (AOPA) and permitting 

CFOs. 

“The subject property is the location 

an approved CFO operated the 

Whitesand Hutterian Brethren 

(Whitesand Farming Co. Ltd.). The 

property is zoned agricultural district 

under the County of Stettler No. 6 Land 

Use Bylaw (LUB) and all lands within 

a half mile of the application site are 

Advertise 

in the 

under the agricultural district.” 

During discussion Jackson noted the 

NRCB requested very specific information 

from the County of Stettler, 

including does the application meet the 

Municipal Development Plan (MDP), 

does it meet Intermunicipal 

Development Plan (IDP) requirements, 

if any?; plus a confirmation of the 

land’s zoning and confirmation that 

the application meets proper setbacks. 

Jackson stated several times the 

application itself notes no expansion to 

the CFO, including no increased livestock 

numbers at this time; the 

application was only for a new building 

described as a swine quarantine barn 

with dimensions of 72 feet by 14 feet by 

four feet. The council agenda package 

contained a number of application documents 

from the Whitesand Hutterian 

Brethren to the NRCB, and in the section 

titled “Livestock category and 

type” the words “No change” were 

handwritten. 

He further confirmed the site in 

question is outside the County and 

Town of Stettler’s IDP, so there was no 

issue there, and the application did 

indeed meet all requirements of the 

county’s MDP. 

Coun. James Nibourg stated his only 

concerns would be water-related. “Are 

these guys hooked up to our water?” 

Nibourg asked. Staff confirmed they 

are. 

Reeve Larry Clarke noted that 

building a new barn but not increasing 

the number of livestock didn’t make 

sense to him. 

Coun. Ernie Gendre stated that perhaps 

an existing barn was being used 

for quarantine and they wanted a new 

structure. 

Councillors also discussed the 

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Brethren to discuss 

a road-use 

agreement. 

Councillors 

unanimously 

agreed to send a 

letter to the 

NRCB noting the 

application in 

question meets 

all County of 

Stettler 

requirements. 

LEGACY DRILLING LTD. 

Water Wells 

Pasture Wells 

Drilling and Servicing 

Jeff Southworth 

Phone: 403-854-0172 • Hanna, AB 

Phone: 403-396-2254 • Delburne, AB 

E-Mail: legacydrillingltd@outlook.com 

Emergency 24/hr On Call 

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ECA Review - 2024-04-18

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