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Killam Firefighter honoured with 45 year service pin Firefighter Ken Fleck of the Killam Fire Station was presented with a 45-year service pin at the Killam Station’s annual gala, held Friday, Jan. 5 at the Killam Legion. Presenting the pin to Fleck (left) was Killam Station Chief Joe Knievel. See story Page 17.
RCMP called to investigate burning vehicle suspected to have been used in oil lease site theft Killam RCMP occurrences from Dec. 21 to Jan. 4 December 21 A stolen truck was reported from Alliance. No surveillance or witnesses. Damage and stolen wire were reported from an oil lease site. No witnesses or suspects. A suspicious vehicle/person was reported stopping at a rural residence. Complainant had also heard from neighbours that the vehicle was also seen. A male had got out of the vehicle and walked around the residence. A traffic stop was made on the Subject Vehicle. Subjects were from a religious organization going door to door. A suspicious vehicle was reported at the end of a driveway near Amisk. Complainant suspected the driver may be intoxicated. Members attended. Vehicle not located. December 22 Killam Members were asked to assist Camrose Police with a possible intoxicated driver heading to Daysland. Members made patrols and the vehicle was not located. A report was made of a Subject throwing a jerry can of gasoline at a house in Forestburg. Subject threw the can and confronted the Complainant and other witnesses at the residence. File is still under investigation. A BOLO from Saskatchewan RCMP regarding a stolen truck believed to heading to the Sedgewick area. Members patrolled Sedgewick and surrounding areas.
Vehicle not located. A suspected gift card fraud was reported in Sedgewick. The Complainant was concerned about a customer buying numerous Apple gift cards for “security” purposes. The customer was contacted and advised it was a scam. December 23 A burned-out vehicle was reported on Township Road 422. The Vehicle was towed. Auto Theft attended and VIN was verified. No witnesses or suspects. December 24 Approximately 100 litres of fuel was stolen from a slip tank in Daysland. No witnesses or suspects. A report was made of an erratic driver on Highway 855. The Vehicle had gone through a stop sign travelling towards Daysland. Patrols were made and vehicle not found. December 25 A black Dodge dually was reported travelling east on Highway 603, with an orange tarp covering stolen cable. Patrols were made and the vehicle was not located. A shop yard was broken into in Daysland. The lock was cut but nothing was stolen. A few days later it was reported gas and a fuel pump was stolen. Crime prevention strategies provided. No witnesses or suspects. December 26 A suspicious vehicle was reported in a pasture off Township Road 410. The Subjects had been burning
wire. No suspect descriptions were available. Complainant was advised to call the next time when it was happening. No witnesses or suspects. This truck was later connected to a call where the truck was seen hauling wire. A Member was called out and located the Subject Vehicle. Subjects fled and were not apprehended. Multiple tools recovered. No ID on the Subject. December 27 Numerous reports were made of a suspicious female walking around Forestburg. Subject was looking at residences. A Member attended and patrols were made. A curfew check was done on an individual who matched the description. Subject was home. Damages were reported to an abandoned oil lease site. Power poles were taken down and wire stolen. No witnesses or suspects. A report of uttering threats was made in Forestburg. The Complainant’s daughter was receiving threatening calls over a three-week period. The Subject was known to the Complainant and her daughter. Subject was charged, arrested and released with conditions. December 28 A suspicious vehicle/person was reported at a hotel in Daysland. Members attended and spoke with the Subject and he was working in town. December 29 A trailer was reported stolen from a Continued on Page 8
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Sedgewick Sabres celebrate big win over Stettler Imperials Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Play in the East Central Senior Hockey League resumed locally on Saturday, Jan. 6, after a short Christmas break. On Saturday, the Sedgewick Sabres hosted the Stettler Imperials at the Wild Rose Recreation Centre, earning a 3-0 win and a second shutout for goaltender Travis Child. Derek Chevraux scored the first goal for the Sabres early in the game, from Quinn Johnson, to take a 1-0 lead that lasted through the first period. In the second period, Keaton Holinaty scored, from Curtis McKinlay and Clay Lang, to put the Sabres up by two. Kyle Sanders scored in the third, from Keaton Holinaty and Kohl Forster, to make it a 3-0 final. Sabres goaltender Travis Child faced 35 shots from Stettler, compared to 44 from the Sabres. The Hughenden Jets hosted the Provost Combines Saturday in Hughenden, playing to a 6-5 loss, with Provost scoring the winning goal with just 13 seconds left on the clock. Provost got ahead early, scoring two unanswered goals in the first period. A power play goal in the second period gave the Combines a 3-0 lead, before Cameron Dion scored the Jets’ first goal, from Brennan Anholt and Tanner Sather. Kevin Bowman made it 3-2 with a goal from Sather and Anholt, then Brant Johnson tied things up with the third Jets goal, from Nick Laporte. A power play goal for Hughenden, from Braden Crone, assisted by Anholt and Brady Johnson, put the Jets ahead 4-3 heading into the final period. Provost tied things up in the third, then went ahead by a goal to make it 5-4, when Sather scored seconds later to tie it 5-5. A final Provost goal at the 0:13 mark proved unlucky for the Jets, with a 6-5 final for the Com-
bines. Wyatt Johnson took the loss in net for the Jets, stopping 26 of 32 shots, with the Jets taking 31 shots at Provost’s net. The Forestburg Flyers hosted the Irma Aces on Saturday. Forestburg took an early lead in the game, with Alex Badry scoring at the 1:30 mark, from Colton Cannady and Brock Dawbin. Irma tied things up with a goal from Zach Mackay, assisted by Ross Herzog, with Forestburg pulling ahead again late in the period with an unassisted goal from Cory Lohr to make it 2-1 heading into the second period. Irma’s MacKay scored his second goal of the night on a power play early in the period to tie it 2-2. Irma’s Tristan Hofer scored the only goal in the third, from Ryan Symington, to make it a 3-2 final for the Aces. Brendan Davis took the loss in goal for the Flyers, stopping 41 of 44 shots, compared to 21 shots on Irma’s Tyson Soucy. This coming weekend
will see all three local teams on the road, with the Jets heading to Stettler, Forestburg flying in to Irma for a rematch, and the Sabres heading to Coronation, all on Saturday, Jan. 13. Irma is also on the road, heading to Oyen on Friday, Jan. 12. After weekend play, the Stettler Imperials sit
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place with 13 points. Hughenden is in sixth place, tied with Delburne, at eight points
each, with Forestburg in eighth place with four points. Coronation sits at ninth place.
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JOHN’S RANT
Not much I’m looking forward to in 2024
Well, we’re into a new year. Do I hold much optimism for 2024? Nope … not a chance … Nadda! Here in the country I was born and raised in, we have a Federal government led by a fool who doesn’t care about half of its citizens. A leader who has no leadership skills. A man who openly calls his fellow countrymen racist while he has been known to parade around in blackface paint. No, our country is in a mess with a federal government supported by a lame duck NDP leader who has signed on with the Liberals to preserve his job … at least until the government has to call an election. If wise common-sense Canadians ever re-elect Jagmeet Singh, my faith in Canadian wisdom will have totally evaporated. Yet in spite of all this madness going on in our country, things are hopelessly worse south of our border. It’s an election year in the Excited States. Yet, news outlets such as CNN are still so fascinated with Donald Trump and his loss in the 2020 election it’s all they can talk about. And the constant persecution of the former president by the media and the Democratic Party and its appointees is way over the top. States and the Federal Justice department have Trump in courts across the land on charges of leading to overthrow the 2020 election results. He faces four felony counts in Washington, D.C. He faces 13 felony counts in Georgia. The Colorado and Maine governments are trying to block him from being on the fall ballot for president because he led an insurrection surrounding the Jan 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capital. Others such as Oregon,
Michigan, Illinois, and Minnesota are considering similar motions to disqualify him from their state ballots. Yet here is Trump, surprisingly, leading in all polls to reclaim the Republican Party presidential nomination to battle against President Joe Biden. His rival Biden is ready for the fall presidential election. Biden has not been a strong president. Unfortunately there is not much opposition to compete against a sitting president. He, like our Prime Minister, is vacuous, more due to senility than stupidity, but nonetheless he doesn’t inspire confidence either nationally or on the world stage. The Democrats themselves as a party, are following the woke World Economic Forum agenda leading their country into a mire of hopelessness and becoming less important on the world stage. Much like Canada, although Canada is much further down the list of useless when it comes to presence on the world stage. Both the president and former president are known quantities going into the 2024 election and none of the qualities of either is good. I could support Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. She is younger, coherent, and has experience at both the state level and on the international stage. While she is gaining support, Trump is so far ahead in the Republican nomination race it’s hard to see her pulling it out. And even if she did win the nomination Trump would be crying fix, and his sycophants would be screaming
from the sidelines in support, just waiting for the go sign to riot and turn the country on its ear. If it comes to Trump against Biden in the fall big show, can you expect anything different in spite of the final result? It would be the 2020 nightmare all over again! Just like Trump, Biden’s faithful will be clambering on the sidelines waiting for their sign to riots and cry over the results. We have seen it for four years since the last election. Do Americans really want more of this tragic comedy played out again for the next four years? No! We can only hope that the Americans come to their senses somewhere, and the sooner the better, and a third party candidate is launched (neither a follower of the Democrat or Republican rulers) … aka the backroom boys. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia has announced he won’t seek
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Killam RCMP participating in Operation Cold Start this week Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Between the dates of Monday, Jan. 8, and Friday, Jan. 12, the Killam RCMP Detachment will be participating in Operation Cold Start. Members will proactively seek out idling vehicles left unattended and make contact with the owner to educate them on the risks associated with leaving their vehicles idling. Local theft statistics can be provided and suggestions on how to prevent auto theft, including: •Use of a remote starter or remain in the vehicle as it warms up. •Never leave keys in the
vehicle. •Push-button equipped vehicles can still be driven without the key present. Corporal Jeremy Houle of the Killam Detachment says, “If contact cannot be made with the owner, a pamphlet will be left on the vehicle.” Operation Cold Start is an initiative of the Alberta RCMP designed to work with the public to reduce the theft of idling vehicles during the winter months. No community is immune to vehicle thefts, no matter how small. “Warming up your vehicle briefly before your commute might seem convenient, but this convenience can turn into a serious problem when
your vehicle is stolen. “Vehicle-related crimes often occur due to opportunistic situations,” says Cpl. Mike Fulton of the Alberta RCMP’s Community Safety and Wellbeing Branch. “The goal of Operation Cold Start is to reduce crime by educating Albertans on steps they can take to help keep their property safe.” Vehicle theft doesn’t only effect vehicle owners; it has an impact on the greater community. Not only do thefts increase the cost of insurance across the province, but stolen vehicles can also be used for further crime, or even be put back on the market and sold to unsuspecting Albertans.
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MINOR HOCKEY REPORT
Ryan Carson has six goals over weekend as Hughenden U11 Jets clean up Kerry Anderson These are some of the results from Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the websites, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries.) Battle River U11 Female Knights (2-7-3) beat Wainwright on the road, Saturday 4-3 after scoring the game’s final three goals in a come from behind win. Fallyn Sorken scored twice, with Alexa McPherson adding a single and Taylor Child scoring the winner. Brielle Leslie got the win between the pipes. Battle River U13 Female Knights (2-8-1) dropped an 18-1 game at Sedgewick Wild Rose Coop Rec Centre on Saturday with Abbigail Mulloy scoring from Jayden Bird. Hughenden U11 Jets (811-0) won two games over the weekend, 9-7 against Marwayne Dewberry at Hardisty Arena
on Saturday; then 7-3 at Onion Lake on Sunday. Scoring over the weekend were; Ryan Carson (6g), Reuben Congdon (3g 2a), Kahle Peacock (2g 3a), Laine Ference (2g), Bo Anhorn (1g), Hudson Hunter (1a), Wyatt Cameron (1a), Emmett Peacock (1a), Jax Piller (1g 1a), Emerson Holte (1g 1a), and Noah Nguyen (1a). Emerson Holte and Hudson Hunter got the wins in goal. Thunderstars U11 (6-31) won two games over the weekend, 8-4 over Blindman River on Saturday and by the same score on Sunday against Bashaw. Picking up points on the weekend were; Landon Miller (6g), Cole Miller (2g 2a), Clyde Cassidy (5g 1a), Callen Thomas (2g 2a), Ty Wiltse (1g 3a), Deegan Crawford (1a), River Boudreau (1a) and Cohen McKay (1a). Cohen McKay got the win in goal on Saturday while Wells Weiss got the win on Sunday. Hughenden U13 Jets (12-2-1) shutout Provost
8-0 on the road, Thursday, outshooting the home team 61-13. Quinn Holte led the way with a hat trick (3g 1a), Reid Walters (2g 1a), Jaxon Sayer (2g 1a), Liam Flynn (2a), Holly Motley (1g), Piper Pearson (1a), and Brynn Chisan (1a). Thunderstars U13 (3-61) split two games over the weekend. On Saturday, TS beat Sylvan Lake 5-3 at Forestburg Arena led by Lucas Stribbell’s two goals. Other scorers were; Grady Crawford (1g 1a), Lane Bjorge (1g), Layne Zimmer (1g), Evan Grymaloski (1a), Ryley Zimmer (1a), and Cooper Hrdlicka (1a). Devin Pfeffer got the win in goal. On Sunday, TS dropped a 6-4 game against Camrose at Forestburg Arena. Grady Crawford (2g 2a), Lane Bjorge (1g 1a), and Lucas Stribbell (1g 1a) scored for TS. Jorja Strauss picked up an assist. Battle River U13 (2-8-0) dropped a 14-1 game at Millet on Sunday with Kasey Miller connecting for BR.
Battle River U15 (4-5-1) got a win and tie over the weekend. On Saturday at Sedgewick, BR beat RMAA 7-4. Scoring for BR were: Kowen Oberg (2g 1a), Jacob Steil (2g), Wyatt Berkey (1g 1a), Levi Robbins (1g 1a), Alexander Morken (2a), Coy Hays (1g), Bradley Skoberg (1a), Mason Lewis (1a), and Carver Wesley (1a). Karsen Oliver got the win in goal. On Sunday, Battle River skated to a 3-3 tie with Delburne at Killam Arena. Scoring were; Ty Cherowka (1g 1a), Coy Hays (1g 1a), Bradley Skoberg (1g), and Colton O’Hare (1a). Nicholas Kostelnik was in goal for BR.
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And just like that we're already a week into January. The weather forecast will likely find many of us leaving our vehicles running as we leave for work or run errands. Theft often occurs as a “crime of opportunity.” Don’t make it easy. You can read more about it in their article in this week’s edition of The Community Press. The Killam Gun Club Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the Killam Agriplex. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. 2024 Memberships will be available at the meeting. Building Blocks is starting up again this month. Joanne is looking forward to seeing you all in 2024. Sessions will be starting in Forestburg on Wednesday, Jan. 17, and in Lougheed on Thursday, Jan. 18. New families are welcomed to join at any time. It's for families with children ages
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0 to 5. Daysland starting date is to be announced. Flagstaff Victim Services is happy to announce that the Red Serge Ball Committee has chosen an amazing organization to receive half of the proceeds from this year's ball, The Parents for Fun in Flagstaff group! They run such amazing programs for families and wee ones in our county, have a terrific resource centre and indoor playground, and are a perfect place in the county to meet and form some strong bonds. The Family Resource Centre is also looking for a few more volunteers for their upcoming Casino on Sunday, Feb. 4, and Monday, Feb. 5. Reach out to Jessica if you are able to help. Thank you to all who supported the Imagination Library Flagstaff County Christmas campaign. We love getting books into the hands of little ones! If you'd like to sign up a family in Flagstaff County with children 0 to 5 for a free book to your mailbox once a month, please reach out to Joanne McMahon or myself.
The Community Press, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - Page 7
BRCF awards $5,000 to FIRST BRCF grant supports Gathering of the Clans for the Care-A-Van project
Battle River Community Foundation director Sharleen Chevraux recently presented Ian Malcolm, who was representing the Flagstaff Scottish Club, with a cheque for $400, representing grant funding to support the club’s Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival event, which runs each August in Sedgewick. The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to Flagstaff's Informed Response Sharing Team (FIRST) to assist with the paying of drivers and the cost of fuel for the Care-A-Van transport program. This amount from the current grant cycle is in addition to the $10,000 awarded in support of the Care-A-Van program in the previous BRCF grant cycle. The Care-A-Van project is a partnership between FIRST and Flagstaff Family & Community Services (FFCS). It hopes to alleviate the challenges of travelling to medical appointments in large urban centres. Battle River Community Foundation Board Member, Wes Campbell presents the cheque to Brooke Grove, Board Member of Flagstaff's Informed Response Sharing Team Society (FIRST).
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It’s too cold for your pets, too Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The Alberta SPCA says frigid temperatures during Alberta winters can be dangerous for pets. “The best place for your pet is inside.” Ears and paws are susceptible to frostbite in the winter. “Even long-haired dogs that are accustomed to being outside need extra precautions when the temperature plummets.” The SPCA says animals that spend time outdoors in the winter require extra food to give them necessary energy to stay warm. Ensure water dishes remain unfrozen, avoiding metal bowls that tongues can stick and freeze to. A proper dog house needs to be the right size, just big enough for a dog to stand up and turn around in. It should be sturdy and have proper bedding. Straw is better than blankets, which soak up moisture and can turn to ice. The house should be
turned away from the wind. For indoor pets, watch your pets when they go outside during extreme cold. “Pets that are not acclimatized to the cold weather may not be able to tolerate the temperatures, even for short periods of time.” Pets that go outside can pick up rock salt, ice, and chemicals on their foot pads. After a walk, wipe your pet’s paws with a washcloth. Trim excess hair on their paws to avoid ice pellets between their toes. Be aware of antifreeze puddles, the sweet taste attracts dogs and cats, but can be fatal to both, even in small amounts. Before starting a vehicle that has been parked outside, ensure that no small animals have crawled up into the engine compartment. Honk the horn or knock on the hood to scare them away. Elderly and very young pets are particularly sus-
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storage yard near Amisk. Killam Members and Property Crime Examiners (PCE) attended. No witnesses or suspects. A dark-coloured 90s pickup truck was reported having no tail lights and driving erratically in Forestburg. Member attended and made patrols. Vehicle not located. December 31 A complaint was made regarding fireworks in Galahad. Complainant was advised there was nothing criminal happening and no Bylaws being broken at that time. January 1 A trailer was reported stolen out of a yard in Strome within the last week. No witnesses or suspects. January 2 Killam RCMP were called to assist in a structure fire in progress. Member attended. Fire
inspector to do investigation. A report of two trucks and a trailer stolen was made from a business in Sedgewick. Video available. File is still under investigation. A break and enter was reported from a local Church. Miscellaneous items stolen. No witnesses or suspects. January 3 A report was made of a suspicious vehicle parked at the end of the Complainant’s laneway for approximately 40 minutes. Complainant did not recognize the vehicle and wasn’t sure what they were doing. Member was advised the vehicle had left with no description as it was dark. A truck was reported on fire in the middle of Range Road 125. A Member attended and found the cab was completely burnt. While on site Member was approached by the property rep from an abandoned oil lease site. The Member attended the lease site. Pho-
tos obtained. Truck suspected to have been used in an oil lease site theft. Truck towed for identification. No witnesses or suspects. January 4 A business in Sedgewick reported a break and enter that happened during the Christmas closure. Fence was cut to gain access to the compound and batteries were stolen. No witnesses or suspects. An energy site near Hardisty was reported broken into. Damage was done to the fence. Subjects made entry to building but nothing was stolen. No witnesses or suspects. Killam Members responded to a report of assault in Forestburg. A dispute was going on between the Complainant and two Subjects. Complainant was assaulted and threats were uttered. Subjects were arrested and file is still under investigation. Also reported and attended to by Killam RCMP were:
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common crimes perpetrated in the area over a two-week period, including Mischief to Property, Break and Enter, Theft from Motor Vehicle, Theft of Motor Vehicle, and Theft over $5,000. Flagstaff County hosts access to the site, which can be found at: flagstaff.ab.ca/county-services/ protective-service/ Killam RCMP Detachment will be participating in Operation Cold Start Jan. 8 - 12. Members will proactively seek out idling vehicles left unattended and contact the owner to educate them on the risks associated with leaving their vehi-
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The Battle River 4-H Beef Club had their re-organizational meeting on Oct. 15, 2023. We have 13 senior members, seven intermediate members, six junior members, and two
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Christmas party on Dec. 7 at the Wild Rose Co-op Recreation Centre in Sedgewick, where we could either go bowling or go skating.
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Employment Opportunity - Office Administrator Position Daysland, Killam & Rosalind United Churches (DKR United) are currently seeking a part time office administrator for 17-20 hours a week. Job Description The Office Administrator is an integral part of the staff team and provides front line contact with people, supports the work of the church, provides reception duties, word processing, data entry, photocopying, and general assistance to ministry personnel, the Official Board and committees. The Office Administrator is responsible for: Reception duties (responding to visitors, call and email inquiries, ordering supplies) with regular office hours at both church offices located in Daysland & Killam Facilitating communication between staff, board members, committees and the congregation Creating the layout, typing and distribution of the annual reports Managing rentals and scheduling events Managing the maintenance, storage and archiving and disposal of church records Creating weekly PowerPoint presentations including graphics and embedding music and videos Creating printable or PowerPoint announcements Creating quarterly newsletters and distribute Create posts about upcoming events and share on social media - Facebook account req. Upload Midweek Reflections to YouTube Website maintenance Working with accounting program to record and report on contributions and prepare tax
receipts, bank deposits, pay bills and keep track of e-transfers Qualifications: Administrative experience preferred. Knowledge of basic church environment is an asset Dynamic communication and interpersonal skills: ability to listen and respond to requests with discretion, tact, patience and confidentiality Intermediate skills using MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word and Publisher, Canva Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work independently in a church environment Ability to multitask, demonstrate flexibility and teamwork Social media communication skills including website is an asset Accounting & bookkeeping skills are an asset Salary & Benefits: Renumeration negotiable based on experience. Mileage between offices in Daysland & Killam Benefits and pension are available after a probationary period Opportunity to attend church admin retreat in Saskatoon every 2 years Successful candidate will be required to provide an acceptable criminal record check with vulnerable sector. How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to united.dkr@gmail.com by Jan 19, 2024.
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Well hello folks. Today is Monday and we have blue sky, sunshine, and finally some snow cover to cover all the dead grasses and leaves. Snow makes everything appear so clean and sparkling and we certainly need the moisture. Hopefully we will get more snow, but not in the form of wretched snow storms and extreme weather. When we look back at Hardisty in December 2023 we have much to be grateful for. Our little community and surrounding rural farms have had an interesting holiday season. We have much to say thank you for. Our senior supper was a great success and we had approximately 40 attendees. A delicious ham and turkey Christmas supper and all the traditional fixings was enjoyed by all. The side dishes are always a hit and ranged from sushi to interesting salads and veggies and an array of Christmas baking. Who could ask for more? After supper seniors played cards, enjoyed socializing, and then the Christmas song sheets were passed around. Marlene Buelow is a musical genius and she was willing to lead us all in song. The old piano was still out of tune, just like last year, but she managed to tickle the ivories and played all the Christmas music without one note in front of her! She is amazing and so lucky to have inherited that musical talent. She tried to find a key that we could all sing to, but with all our various voices and musical talent it was a bit dicey. Finally Deb Harrison said, "You just play Marlene and we will do our best to follow," and we did. Any choir master would have cringed at our array of voices, but did we care? Heck no, we just belted out those tunes and had a blast. Our throats were dry and our lips needed lip balm but we were all smiling. We all talked about the cost of tuning that piano, but unfortunately it is rather pricey. If there is any one that has money burn-
ing a hole in their pocket and they would like the piano tuned, let Marlene know. Ha ha ha! Our Town Christmas party, the Christmas market, and the Christmas train were a raging success and so were all the acts of kindness bestowed on many deserving folks. The committees working on all these projects deserve accolades galore. Now we come to the end of the year and Dwayne Fischer rented the arena so local kids could enjoy skating on New Year’s Eve. So many kids enjoyed the free skate and Dwayne said that there were even donations left as a thank you, for the Gibson Arena. The final New Year's Eve extravaganza was the free fireworks set off over Hardisty Lake. I spoke with Dwayne and he said it took him and his son Brenden three days to organize the fireworks. The result was a fabulous half hour of dazzling fireworks. Your community is so thankful for your kind generosity. The COVID-19 bug, the flu, and that never ending cough put a damper on many holiday plans. You just get over one illness and you are nailed with the next one. This is the first year that we did not attend St. Paul's Christmas eve service. We did not feel we could ruin a service by sitting in a corner barking our lungs out, but we really missed it. I am sure there were many family
events that were cancelled but, heh, there is always next year. When you watch the news and all the horrific wars our complaints seem rather minor, don't they? The community of Hardisty bids farewell to Marg Fossum. Her celebration of life will be celebrated Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Elks Hall at 2 p.m. A light luncheon to follow. Marg used to create so many items that she proudly sold at farmers markets. I purchased numerous interesting aprons from her that were gifted to friends in Alberta, Ontario, and New York. She was a dedicated volunteer for so many groups. Rest in peace dear lady. Ralph Halls stopped me the other day and wanted to convey what he is so grateful for and wanted to share his story. Ralph woke up one morning and just did not feel right, he felt like he was going to meet his maker and told his wife to call 911 and get the ambulance. As luck would have it the ambulance was in Hardisty and with in minutes the experienced crew were at his home and immediately transported him to Hardisty Hospital. Ralph was lucky that it was during "Urgent care" hours and our Dr. Ivare and Emergency staff were on hand to immediately deal with his condition. Ralph said that the doctor went above and beyond assessing his condition,
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would have been sent to Edmonton or an alternate tertiary centre that he would never have survived the trip. We are all happy that you had a favourable outcome Ralph. We appreciate what we have for medical care in Hardisty, but like Ralph said... "We need 24 hour care and we need a proper professional medical centre so that we can provide clinic rooms for our physicians, offices for alternate medical care like dentists,
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Sedgewick bird feeder seeing some unusual visitors Leslie Cholowsky Editor
One Sedgewick birdwatcher, Sean Sheedy, recently caught some Red Crossbills at his feeder for a couple of days in a row, a rare sight, he says. Red Crossbill sightings have been increasing in Alberta, according to Christmas Bird Counts and the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation. (AIWC) Crossbills primarily eat conifer seeds, and can consume up to 3,000 seeds a day. The AIWC says not all birds migrate in the winter, and what a bird eats plays a large part in whether or not it migrates. “Seed eaters and birds that can forage for insects hibernating in bark are the most likely to stick around for the winter,” AIWC says.
Thanks to human involvement, through the presence of feeders, birds have enough food to stay in northern regions throughout the winter. To ensure the health and safety of neighbourhood birds, the AIWC has the following tips. Clean your feeders. Moldy seed and droppings left in and around feeders can cause illness. Remove any wet food or seeds, and use a diluted disinfectant to clean your feeder. Avoid heated bird baths. They may seem like a treat for a chilly bird, AIWC says, but post a significant risk to our feathered friends during cold weather. Provide bird friendly food. Birds need high fat content to maintain their energy and heat. Suet and black sunflower seeds are excellent winter choices. Avoid bread or dehy-
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Sean Sheedy of Sedgewick recently photographed a family of Red Crossbills at his feeders, something he says is unusual when they stay more than one day. Seedy also made the wooden feeder bowl, he says it’s one of his failed wood-turningprojects that he found a new use for. drated coconut, as they can swell inside birds’ stomachs. If you want to feed coconut, it should be fresh coconut only in the shell.
It is also essential to continue feeding birds consistently throughout the winter as they will learn to depend on the supply for survival.
AgKnow conducting mental health survey with farmers Leslie Cholowsky Editor
AgKnow is conducting a new mental health survey, and the organization is looking for farm families to participate. The information gleaned from the survey helps shape mental health support for Alberta farm families, it says. “In partnership with farms across Alberta, we're driving meaningful change in mental health support for our farming communities. As mental health programs begin to roll out across Canada, your voice becomes crucial in shaping these initiatives.” The survey can be found at: agknow.ca/ alberta-farm-mentalhealth-survey AgKnow says during past surveys, responses have paved the way for tailored support programs that directly address unique challenges
faced by Alberta farm families. “By sharing your experiences and perspectives, you contribute to the development of resources specifically designed to meet your needs.” AgKnow’s vision is to create a shift in farming
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Are all Battle River Community Foundation funds the same? No! The Foundation offers seven different kinds of funds, one of which can certainly be tailored to suit your personal philanthropic needs. The most general type is a “Community Fund,” which allows the BRCF Grants Committee of the day to choose projects that address emerging needs throughout the area served.
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Killam Wheat Kings lose one then win one on the weekend Leslie Cholowsky Editor The Killam Jr. B Wheat Kings closed out 2023 with some tough games. The Wheaties had back-to-back games against Wainwright on Dec. 22 and 23, losing in Wainwright 4-2, then back at home 6-3. This past weekend, the Wheat Kings had two away games. On Saturday, Jan. 6, Killam travelled to Onion Lake to take on the Border Chiefs, coming away with a 51 win. Then on Sunday, the team travelled to Lloydminster to take on the Bandits, coming away this time with a 7-3 loss. With just a month left in regular season play, the Wheat Kings are sitting on an 1111-1 record, presently in fifth place in the league. The St. Paul Canadiens sit atop the league, with 38 points, followed by the Wainwright Bisons in second, at 34 points. Wheat Kings Head Coach Bob Charchun says goaltender Ty Marcinkowski left the team unexpectedly a few weeks back, reporting that he could no longer make a commitment to the team, and will be concentrating on his schooling going forward. Charchun says, “We have picked up another goalie, Ryder Wagner, who has very limited playing experience at this level. “Kailum Grove and Ryder will share the duties and we also have some goalies AP'ed that we may need to call up at times. “With a goalie tandem that has limited experience, you do have to concentrate on playing a stronger defensive structure. “This is something we are working on as our goalies gain more experience. We have a good group who continue to work hard at practice and try to get better each week.”
The Lloydminster Bandits are close behind, with 31 points and third place. The Vermilion Tigers sit in fourth place, at 28 points. Killam has 23 points, Cold Lake sits in sixth place with 19 points, and Vegreville and Onion Lake sit in seventh and eighth respectively, with just five points between both teams. Charchun says, “We feel we have been underachieving in some other areas of our game so we want to make those adjustments as well. “Injuries and suspensions have hit us hard so far this year as well. It's tough to get consistency when your lineup changes on most nights. “You can't do much about injuries but discipline is well within our control and we have to get better at that for certain. No excuses but we have a lot of frustrated vets who are used to different results. “We have to adapt and play within our means and control what we can control.” This Friday the Wheat Kings welcome the Vermilion Tigers, hoping for a win. This match is shaping up to be a good one, Killam has played Vermilion twice this season, coming away both times with 4-3 wins. On Sunday, Killam will host the Cold Lake Ice, with a 4 p.m. start. These two teams have also played twice this season, with Killam winning the first matchup 43, and Cold Lake taking the second 7-3. Come out and support the boys as they fight for a good spot in the playoffs. Charchun adds, “We have eight games remaining and none of these games will be easy. We have slipped to .500 hockey and are focused on maintaining fifth position in the standings but we need to string together some wins. The goal is also to get everyone healthy for playoffs and ready to prepare for the grind of playoff hockey.”
The Wheat Kings collected donations at their last two home games before Christmas. Above, Assistant Captain Rhett Bergseth, Tyler Krys, Assistant Captain Kyler Bergseth, and Chase Rombough all present food collected at the game to Flagstaff Food Bank representative Brooke Grove.
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January 2024 Meetings
Graders For Sale by Tender Council Meetings Flagstaff County Council o M Meetings eetings aare re conducted the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 9 a.m. unless u otherwise planned. Council and Committ ommittee meeting agendas aare re aavvailable at the County’’ss websit ebsiite te at: flflaagstaafff ff. fff..a . b.ca/ .ca/council/mee .ca/ccouncil/meeetings-ande minu utes tes
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Flagstaff County invites bids for the sale of the following used graders. When bidding, please bid on each grader separately. Grouped bids will not be accepted. Please note: The snow wing, front lift group and dozer are not included. We are keeping these attachments and transferring them to the new graders when they arrive. 1. G219 – 2019 John Deere 872GP AWD – Ser.# – 1DW872GPJJF693463. Comes with 16’ moldboard, 17.5R25 Michelin snow plus tires and blade lift accumulators. Current hours: 6,589. Estimated hours as of January 31st, 2024: 6,900. Guaranteed trade-in: $215,000.00.
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Hearing from Alliance’s ‘old folks’ after request from reader Diane Dammann Alliance P. 780-879-3970 E. petendia@gmail.com
On Tuesday the fire crews were out at Arnold Willie’s for a house fire. Unfortunately the house was lost. I believe that this was the quarter section homesteaded by Charles Allen in 1905. Dell Wickstrom and Dale Jones did the Sunday service in the United Church for a congregation of 15. Dale, ever the comedian, remarked that for such a small church we were pretty rich to afford a
lawyer to shovel the walks. Roger Spady helped clear the walk as a volunteer as he often does. Ralph Davidson was on the other shovel. We do have a varied, close-knit congregation, which really enjoys the fellowship over coffee following the service. All are welcome at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Our thoughts and prayers are with Denny, Laura, and Dave Towers in Red Deer this week. The Ag Society meets on Tuesday evening. The new cooler will be on the agenda as well as fundraising ideas. There is a possibility of getting a grant and the Fun For All Club has
offered to help with the purchase. The Library Board meets on Tuesday morning. There are lots of new books in the library. I have just finished reading “Switchboard Soldiers,” a book about the first women in the forces who maned the communication during WWI. It was a good read. We would like to form a Friends of the Library group. Most libraries have one and we feel it would be an advantage for us to have one, too. If you are interested in books, libraries, or community tell Lisa, our Library Manager, and she will sign you up. The
Friends of the Library would be a social and fundraising group. I had an email from Phyllis Alcorn, who follows the Alliance News. She said that I don’t have much news on the “old” folks at home. She is so right. I called Judi Solonick up in Whitehorse to have a chat. She says to say “Hi,” to everyone. Judi got out her Mrs. Claus costume and went with her daughter dressed as an elf to do a childrens’ Christmas party. Judi corresponds with Phyllis’s sister Sharon on a scheduled basis. She writes the first half of the month and Sharon writes
back the last half of the month. Now that is regular correspondence. Another “old” folk that I had a chat with was Edwin and Margaret Odell. They are still in Killam where they have been retired to for many years. They were both born and raised in our area. Son Clifford is in Camrose, Bruch is in Nova Scotia, Patricia and Christine are in Whitecourt, Mary Ann is on an acreage by Camrose, and Tammy is in Medicine Hat. Since we have three new residents who are also new to Canada, Adult Learning is coming to Alliance on Sundays to do English as a Second Language at the
restaurant, since it is the only day they have off and the restaurant is closed. Minsun has a 10 per cent off sale on until Sunday, Jan. 14 to reduce stock before the new owner takes over at the grocery store. Bob Cyr came from Strathmore on Thursday. He likes to keep busy and he has his tools in the truck so we put a new chain on the chainsaw, spark plug in the quad, and took garbage to the transfer site. I always have a job list hanging on the fridge. I would appreciate some news from the “old” folks. I know some of you are down south, but not all of you are.
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Gerald Peter Ness Gerald Peter Ness was born in Hardisty, Alberta on September 2, 1938, and passed away January 4, 2024, at the age of 85 years. Left to mourn: his wife Susan; daughter Shelley (Kevin); and sons Howard (Allison), Larry (Janelle), and Derek; grandchildren Jordan (Bodi), Krystin
(Justin), Jolene (Tyler), Kyle (Randi), Karla (Justin), Justin (Alyssa), Jeremy (Olivia), Janay, Abby, Jami, and Brady; and 18 great-grandchildren. He is survived by one dear brother Carl (Bud) and nephew Allan (Shirley). He was predeceased by his parents Sverre
and Mable; infant great-grandson Letley; brothers Cliff, Bob, and Lloyd; sister Irene Burgess; brothers-inlaw John Leslie and Rod Doody; and sisterin-law Ella Seidlitz. A private family celebration of life will be held at a date to be determined. Family wishes to
Sedgewick bowlers heat up the alley before the cold Sedgewick bowlers rolled right on into 2024. Sedgewick Ladies Afternoon Bowling took to the alleys on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Sharon Wylie bowled the high single of 214 and Verna Erickson bowled the high triple of 573. Verna Erickson has the high average of 177. As for the teams, the Bowling Bags scored the high single of 108 and scored the high triple of 56. The Rolling Pins and the Bowling Bags both have the lead with 49 points. The bowler of the week is Pat Leslie, with 73 points above average. Denny Bergum and Kari Sanders bowled three spares in a row. Sharon Wylie bowled a turkey and Sharon Wylie and Karen Keogh both got a TV shot.
Sedgewick Mixed Bowling bowled from Monday, Jan. 1 to Thursday, Jan. 4. On the ladies’ side: Penny Watkins bowled the high single of 226 and the high triple of 557. Stacey Zaretski has the high average of 176. On the men’s side: Daren Lien scored the high single of 252 and the high triple of 673. Daren Lien has the high average of 198. The team high single of 129 points above average was scored by the Lucky Strikers as well as the high triple of 286 points above average. The Pin Twisters are still in first place with 53 points. The bowlers of the week were Danielle Graff, with 48 points above average, and Darcy Eskra, with 80 points above average. Penny Watkins bowled
three spares in a row while Daren Lien bowled four. Daryl Johnson and Doug Jacob bowled turkeys. The Morning Adult League made their return on Tuesday, Jan. 2 and Wednesday, Jan. 3. On the ladies’ side: Terry Odegard bowled the high single of 196 and Hennie Bernard bowled the high triple of 492. Verna Erickson has the high average of 173. On the men’s side: Garry Klein scored the high single of 254 and bowled the high triple of 683. Garry Klein has the high average of 217. The team high single of 53 points above average was scored by Team Klein as well as the high triple of 39 points above average. Team Wylie is still in first with 39 points. The bowlers of the week
were Terry Odegard, with 53 points above average, and Lorne Storrbaken, with 54 points above average. Garry Klein and Daren Lien bowled three spares in a row. Those two, along with Larry Burden, also bowled turkeys. The year ha already started strong for some bowlers, who knows what they’ll manage to achieve by the end of the season!
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Killam Fire Station recognizes 45-year veteran Ken Fleck Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The FRESS Killam Fire Station, under Station Chief Joe Knievel, held its annual awards gala on Friday, Jan. 5, where firefighters received certificates of appreciation and special service pins. FRESS Regional Manager Derek Homme started off the night, saying it had been a great year for FRESS. “I’ve been here for a couple of years, and I’ve always been made to feel very welcome here, and I appreciate that.” He referenced the recent closures of Galahad and Strome fire halls, calling these unfortunate, and also saying, “With that, this department will take more calls, from the Strome direction. You might see an increased call volume from that.” Homme said he was looking forward to the very first FRESS awards banquet, to take place April 20 in Forestburg with a dance and pig roast. “Looking forward to 2024, have a good, safe year, and let’s do our best to respond to community needs, watch over each other, and keep everybody safe. Thank you again, you are appreciated.” Knievel took the podium next, welcoming everyone. He said, “Initially started as a thank you to our members and partners, we’ve been holding this event for many years, with just a few exceptions.” Knievel recapped some of the events of 2023, noting that five members of the Killam Station assisted in wildfires burning in the province last summer, travelling to several northern communities. The Killam Fire Station responded to 34 calls in 2023, he noted, down from the average. He attributed that to just having six calls in the first four months of the year, with the last half of the year being twice as busy as the first half. He acknowledge those members who enrolled in courses over the year, and encouraged everyone else, particularly new firefighters, to take advantage of learning opportunities as they arise. “Safety is priority one for all of us, and a well trained service is essential to accommodate that.” He also referenced the closure of Strome and Galahad stations. “This change will add territory for us to respond to, and as a result will also mean changes in some equipment at the Killam Station in the future. “Added territory will mean more work for the Killam Station, and I appreciate your commitment moving forward,” Knievel said. “The role of a volunteer firefighter is interesting, and requires us to drop what we do from time to time; work, family events, or an evening at home with the kids, to head off to a traumatic event - a fire, a rescue call, or to help with a medical assist, to deal with peo-
ple who are having a very very bad day. “It requires teamwork, a skill set, and a lot of empathy from those who serve. With this in mind, I’d like to pass on a special thank you to our partners and our family; your patience and grace in allowing our members to serve our community in this way is greatly appreciated. “And finally, thank you to our Killam Station members for your good effort this past year, and for continuing to serve the residents of Flagstaff.” Knievel then got to the awards, first handing out certificates of appreciation that Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely had prepared at a special event early in 2023, but which only Knievel was able to attend at the time. Homme presented Knievel with the first certificate of appreciation from the Provincial Legislature. Knievel then presented certificates to firefighters Dan Gillis, Bud James, Ken Fleck, Haley Mock, Victor Waldner, Tiffany Strayer, Ian Strachan, Kyla Baranowski, and although there was not an actual certificate available, gave a nod to Cary Castagna for his service as well. Knievel explained that these certificates were for service in 2022. Knievel then presented some oneyear service pins to new fire members, including Kyle Andrews, Derek Kroetsch, and Stephen Nickerson. He also recognized new members Justin Krakowka and Tein Cote, who joined the department within the last year, giving the Killam station five new recruits in just over one year. This year, Ian Strachan and Trevor Levitt will be receiving their 12-year service pins, Knievel noted, which will take place at the April FRESS gala in Forestburg. Bud James will also receive a 22-year pin at that event. Finally Knievel called upon firefighter Ken Fleck to come forward. Fleck was honoured with his 45-year service pin, to much applause and a standing ovation from his fellow firefighters and their partners. Knievel also made a special presentation of a red hat, representing a promotion to Captain, to Bud James to end the presentations.
Kyle Andrews receives one-year pin.
Killam Station Chief Joe Knievel receives a certificate from FRESS Regional Fire Chief Derek Homme.
Bud James receives ‘red hat’ signifying Station Captain.
Ian Strachan receives certificate.
Derek Kroetsch receives one-year pin.
Stephen Nickerson receives one-year pin.
Dan Gillis one-year pin.
Kyla Baranowski ceives certificate.
Tiffany Strayer receives certificate.
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Victor Waldner receives certificate.
Haley Mock certificate.
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Box 178, Killam, AB T0B 2L0 ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Brian’s U-Pick will no longer be ordering from Catalogues for any fruit trees or fruit bushes. Ordering will be done on what’s in Stock at Brian’s U-Pick. We have a good supply of Apple - different varieties. Cherry - different varieties. Plums - different varieties. Limited supply on Pear trees, Apricots. Good supply on Blueberries, Haskaps, Goji Berries. Limited supply on Saskatoons. All ordering must be done in person by January 31. No phone orders. All ordering requires appointment. There will be no ordering after Jan. 31. Call 780678-0053.
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Severe cold weather to last through weekend with temperatures reaching well into minus 30s C Leslie Cholowsky Editor
With big snow, up to 10-15cm, forecast in parts of the province for Tuesday and Wednesday, including a chance for the Flagstaff County region, things aren’t about to get any better once the snow passes through. Parts of Alberta saw snow starting early Tuesday morning, with it gradually moving east throughout the day, off into Saskatchewan. Central portions of the province could receive anywhere from 10-20cm accumulation once the system has passed. Once that system clears, a polar vortex is driving a cold weather snap currently hitting most of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. A big temperature contrast started Tuesday, as that huge low pressure system descends as the snow tracks to the east. A polar vortex is due to cause temperatures to vary by as
much as 30 degrees late into this week, as the cold air sinks into the southern end of the province. The polar vortex is a broad area of low pressure high in the atmosphere above the Arctic that strengthens in the winter and weakens in the summer. The polar vortex isn’t a storm, nor is it dangerous on its own. The only hazard associated with the polar vortex is the dangerously cold air that can spill out of the Arctic, which can last for long stretches in extreme cases. By Wednesday, temperatures are expected to drop more than 20 degrees below seasonal for this time of year, with daytime highs forecast for a -25 range, and nighttime lows in the high -30s. That is expected to continue to deteriorate, with weekend highs expected to reach no higher than -30C, and nighttime lows near -40 being forecast for the region for Friday, and not much better on Saturday, at
-38, not taking into account any wind chill factors. Things will slowly improve past the weekend, but dangerous wind chills will still make for extreme cold weather Sunday and into early next week.
The 14-day forecast on Monday, Jan. 8 saw temperatures after the frigid weekend slowly improving, back to daytime highs in the mid teens, and night time lows in the high teens that could return as early as mid-week next week.
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Canada Post Community Foundation grant applications opening soon Kari Janzen Staff Reporter
Canada Post’s Community Foundation online grant application will open on Monday, February 12. Every year Canada Post divides over a $1 million in funding, sifting through more than a thousand applications. In 2022, 1,500 applications were submitted, requesting more than $24 million. Of these, grants were given to 101 projects totaling almost $1.3 million. The website outlines three steps in submitting an application: ensuring eligibility, collecting information, and completing an application. “Each grant type has different eligibility criteria. Depending on what type of grant you are interested in, different information may be required. Each year, we receive applications for a wide variety of programs,” the website says. Organizations eligible for project grants with a maximum amount of $5,000 in funding include schools, community libraries, daycares, Indigenous groups, recreation facilities, unregistered organizations, and small municipalities. Projects vary and everything from playground equipment, field trips, art supplies,
and instruments can be covered. Project grants amounting $5,001 to a maximum $25,000 are eligible to registered charities with a Canadian Charitable Registration Number, registered non-profit organizations with a valid Business Number (B/N)/Registration Number, registered Canadian amateur athletic associations, and small municipalities. It is also noted that these groups can also apply for a project grant under $5,000 for smaller projects. “Organizations may submit a maximum of three applications per year (although) the Foundation will not fund more than one project per applicant during any given grant cycle,” the website says. Projects that are included in the higher amount of funding category range from STEM/STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with STEAM including arts), literacy programs, sporting equipment/ improvements for a community centre, and community programs for at-risk youth, young immigrants, and children exposed to domestic violence. The Signature Grant,
which is a $50,000 grant, is available to national charities and organizations for general operating costs or project-specific requests. Additionally, there is a Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant, also valued at $50,000 that Indigenous regional or local organizations are eligible for, which will fund programming anchored in the principles of Indigenous truth and reconciliation and support Indigenous children and youth across the country. “In 2022 we launched the Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant to support the nationwide effort to walk
the path of healing. It is designed to support educational initiatives that align with the goals and recommendations outlined in the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, as part of an ongoing effort to foster meaningful conversations – rooted in education and understanding – held in the spirit of reconciliation,” it says in the pdf with the grant information. Projects that do not qualify for grant funding include standard classroom supplies, lobby, advocacy or partisan groups that promote a particular social, political or economic point of
Canada, 10 of which are located in Alberta. The Camrose and District Boys and Girls Club received $8,544 for the development of a more permanent community centre for youth in Camrose. There were 12 Alberta recipients in 2022, with the Society of the Friends of Daysland School being one, receiving $5,000 for new sewing equipment. Grants to unregistered organizations, schools, school/parent organizations, daycares, sports teams and all recreation facility initiatives (pools, playgrounds, ice rinks, skateboard parks, etc.) will not exceed $5,000.
view, fundraising events such as golf tournaments, galas, runs or races, and organizations, political parties or other programs that require, as a condition for receiving support or services, an adherence to, or promotion of a particular religious faith, political affiliation or cultural group. The online application closes on March 1 at 10 a.m. Applications will be reviewed and approved from March to June, organizations will be notified of the decisions made during the summer, and grant recipients will be announced publicly in September. In 2023 there were 84 grant receipts across
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