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Volume 112, Issue 28
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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Roof repairs on track Killam RCMP breakat Sedgewick Arena and-enter rates up by
94 per cent over 2018 Leslie Cholowsky Editor with files from Cpl. Trent Cleveland Acting CO Killam RCMP Statistics compiled from January to December 2019 show that the Killam RCMP Detachment has seen a dramatic overall increase in crime from 2018 to 2019. Total criminal code offences have increased 47 per cent from last year, with just three per cent of that attributed to persons crime and over two-thirds related to property crime. There has been a 94 per cent increase in break and enters reported, with 74 more instances this year over last, with car thefts rising by 74 per cent with 26 more instances. Complaints of Theft under $5,000 have increased by 63 per cent with 68 more complaints in 2019 than
2018. The Killam Detachment dealt with 177 calls for service from midDecember to Jan. 8 alone. In an update, the Killam RCMP member involved in an incident near Galahad where a police vehicle was smashed was not injured, with minor bumps and bruises only. Also, Killam members were not directly involved in the shooting of a suspect that occurred on Highway 13 east of Hardisty, but were en route to the scene. Killam RCMP responded to 47 calls for service from Jan. 1 through 8. An abandoned vehicle complaint was investigated and it was determined that the vehicle had not been stolen. RCMP were asked for assistance See RCMP P9
‘Everything’s on the table’ to balance budget, says BRSD Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Work on the Sedgewick Wild Rose Coop Recreation Centre’s Arena roof is going very smoothly, says Sedgewick CAO Jim Fedyk, with about two-thirds of the new purlins installed. He says the project manager did an inspection on Tusday, Jan. 14, but Fedyk hasn’t heard if the estimated completion date has been changed, he’ll know midweek. Initially there were not enough purlins delivered, but the remainder came in Tuesday, so work is proceeding,
he says. “The current work is cutting, drilling, and mounting each purlin,” Fedyk says. “The first seven lengths or purlins running west to east were in perfect shape (over the bleachers) so nothing had to be done there, but from the eighth purlin, from the west all the way to the east wall, an additional galvanized purlin is being installed between each original purlin.” He estimates that about onethird of the purlins remain to be twinned. The ice stayed in, while the work is See REPAIRS P9
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The Battle River School Division (BRSD) Boart of Trustees is looking into the future and says when it comes to finalizing next year’s budget, “Everything’s on the table.” According to BRSD news, trustees spent time during their Nov. 28 meeting getting a grasp on the issues affecting the finalization of this school year’s budget, including lower enrollment, provincial education funding changes, and drastic increases in insurance premiums. Assistant Superintendent Imogene Walsh reviewed some key points with trustees. She pointed out that lower-than-expected enrollment, as well as realloca-
tion of grant dollars by the province, meant that despite the board pre-planning for a potential reduction, more spending adjustments will be required within the current school year. The Board heard, too, that the Facilities budget was severely impacted by a 274 per cent increase in insurance premiums, and may be facing higher vehicle insurance costs and higher utilities costs, numbers that are out of the control of the division. Walsh pointed out to the board that lower enrollment also means utilization rates at schools are lower than capacity, making it less likely for the province to provide capital support for any school in need of substantial repair. She also spoke about the division’s fleet of school buses, with a need to repSee BRSD P17 Funded by the Government of Canada
See full listings at www.realtor.ca Loni Bergum Associate 780-385-2000
Bud James Associate 780-385-0027
Deanna Lunde Associate 780-385-1900
Brad Forestier Associate 780-915-5399
Otto Sellin Associate 780-608-3820
Heather Ryan Associate 780-878-8021
Jade Hulkovich Jennifer Shields Associate Associate 587-322-3747 780-781-3304
Corey Jacobsen Associate 780-608-8180
Kim Meyer Associate 780-608-5393
Andy Zetsen Associate 780-608-9427
Nancy Snook Dale Bowal Associate Associate Broker 780-679-4678 780-781-5346
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Rose C R Country R Realty l L Ltd. d BROKER INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
780-385-3100 5012 - 50 Street, Killam DAYSLAND
FORESTBURG Build your dream home on this affordable residential lot with a park view and walking distance to golf course. Call Corey $34,000 MLS #CA0165020
Cozy 2 bedroom bungalow on large lot. Original hardwood flooring in living room, spacious kitchen. Updated wiring, some new windows, shingles. 12x16 shop in back with attached storage shed. Call Vern $94,900 MLS #CA0184096
Extensive renovations over recent years to this 2+1 bedroom bungalow. Completed basement, single detached drive thru garage, extra parking, large deck with hot tub. Call Loni $199,000 MLS #CA0181568
well kept 1,338 sq. ft. 4 bdrm family home. Main floor laundry, 3 baths, completed basement, 3 season screened in sun room, heated garage. No back alley, fenced backyard, shed. Call Kim $279,900 MLS #CA0185537
2 bedroom bungalow with many renos. Very clean and well maintained. Call Corey. $78,900 MLS CA0080889.
60’x120’ residential lot ready for your modular home to be moved onto. Seller has moved their mobile home off and deck and partial fence remain for you. Located on a quiet street. Call Bud or Deanna. $24,000. MLS CA0158168
HEISLER Cozy well-kept bungalow. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, open kitchen and eating area. Corner lot with side alley. Call Corey. $135,000. MLS CA0151077
3 Bdrm bungalow on corner lot. Partially completed basement. Dbl garage. Brick inlay driveway. Call Corey. $140,000 MLS CA0103808
Priced well below assessed value! 1,868 sq. ft. 3 bdrm family bungalow. Rear detached garage with shop/storage room, extra RV parking. Quick possession available. Call Corey. $149,000 MLS CA0146535
Why rent when you can own for less. Great 1.5 storey home on beautiful treed lot. Call Andy $29,900 MLS #CA0161418
Cozy 2 bedroom bungalow situated in quiet private setting. Large yard with deck, storage, double garage with office/workshop built in. Perfect for a small family or as a get-a-way. Call Bud or Deanna $44,900 MLS #CA0172943
Great value, great price! 1.5 storey home sits on a large lot with an insulated over sized single garage. Large open dining/living room area, 1 bedroom and laundry on main floor. 2nd bedroom on upper level & bright bonus room. Call Deanna or Bud $79,900 MLS #CA0183657
KILLAM
FORESTBURG Residential lots ready to build on in new subdivision. Lots are located on the west side of the village. All services are at the lot line. Prices range from $40,600 to $67,600 Call Corey for more info.
HARDISTY
1,072 sq. ft. family bungalow in quiet cul de sac, 4 bedrooms. Completed basement. Detached double garage with room for RV parking with back lane access. Comes w/5 appliances. Call Corey $180,000 MLS #CA0172252
Beautiful 4 bedroom bi-level with many renos over the years. Completed basement. Fenced backyard with patio, 24x26 detached garage with oversized doors and 12’ ceilings. Second 14x24 heated garage. Immaculate condition. Call Corey $197,000 MLS #CA0178559
915 sq. ft. 2 bedroom bungalow with main floor laundry. Partially developed basement. Some upgrades but original wood work has been well preserved. Detached double garage has a bonus room. Great investment or an alternative to paying rent. Call Deanna or Bud $86,000 MLS #CA0183622
Great starter home for the young family! 1,154 sq. ft. 2 bdrms, large kitchen/eating area, main floor laundry. Many renos. Basement open-ready for your development. Single car garage, partially covered deck. Call Corey. $124,000. MLS CA0151379
Beautiful 1,980 sq. ft. heritage home has charm throughout. Original hardwood floors, wood trim to the stain glass windows. 4 bedrooms, laundry on main floor. Covered front veranda, back deck, double detached garage. Many renovations over the years to electrical, plumbing, etc. Large corner lot. Call Corey. $257,000 MLS #CA0175098
2,470 sq. ft., 5 bedroom 2 storey home. Features large kitchen dining nook, formal dining room, family room off kitchen, main floor laundry. Large backyard with south facing deck, A/C, garden shed. This is a beautiful must see home. Call Corey $300,000 MLS #CA0169639
This 1,590 sq. ft. bungalow with attached garage sits on 2 lots. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry. Basement with large family room and plenty of storage. Fully fenced yard. Call Loni $124,900 MLS #CA0181446
Beautiful 3 bedroom modular home on large lot. Open kitchen/living space with vaulted ceilings. Come with AC and is wheelchair accessible. Detached 26’x30’ detached garage w/workbench, shed and RV parking. Affordable starter or retirement home. Call Loni $149,000 MLS #CA0157496
SEDGEWICK
3 bedroom mobile home on its own lot, backs onto the 9 tee box on the golf course. Call Vern. $72,900. MLS CA0075798
Newer 3 bedroom, 2 bath modular home. Open floor plan with den area, master suite w/bath and walk in closet. Private yard with large deck. Shed, RV parking. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Call Bud or Deanna $129,900 MLS #CA0169753
Spacious 3 bedroom bungalow in quiet cul de sac. Basement with some renovations. Large deck, double garage, quiet back yard. Affordable home or revenue property. Call Bud or Deanna $140,000 MLS #CA0179897
1,417 sq. ft. family bungalow across from park. 3 bdrms, 3 baths, main flr laundry, AC, and much more. Huge lot. Call Loni. $110,000. MLS CA0108441
Renovated 1,014 sq. ft. 4 bedroom bungalow on a corner lot. Bright living space with updated kitchen, flooring, paint, lighting, shingles hot water tank and more. Call Loni $205,000 REDUCED MLS #CA0169251
Great starter home or revenue property. 3 bdrm bungalow w/2 baths, main floor laundry, oak cabinets, large back entry. Deck to enjoy well treed yard, 36x24 heated garage. Quick possession. Call Corey. $83,000. MLS #CA0151826
LOUGHEED
Beautiful 1,707 sq. ft., 4 bedroom bungalow on huge lot. Spacious and in pristine condition. Private front and rear decks. Backs onto Heritage Park. This is a must see property! Call Bud or Deanna $409,900 MLS #CA0177664
Various residential lots available. Services ready to be hooked up. For sizes and pricing call Deanna or Bud.
Beautiful 4 bedroom bungalow features an open concept living area, large family room and dry sauna downstairs. Large back yard with single garage and RV parking. Immediate possession. Call Bud or Deanna $159,000 MLS #CA0181140
This 1,332 sq. ft. 5 bdrm bungalow features in-floor heat, enclosed patio, RV parking and near golf course on large corner lot. Large living space w/double sided woodburning fireplace, spacious kitchen, completed basement. Quick possession! Call Loni $244,900 MLS #CA0160904
Recently updated beautiful 3 bedroom bungalow with beautiful park-like back yard. Features large rear entry, spacious rooms, 3 season room w/hot tub. Heated, water serviced double garage, RV parking. Very well looked after property. Call Bud or Deanna $299,000 MLS #CA0174995
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COMMERCIAL DAYSLAND - metal clad truck barn on 1.34 acres. Call Brad $164,000 MLS #CA0158121 -------FORESTBURG - 3,000 sq. ft. bldg set up for retail or office space. Storage area behind front, large shop/work area set up for a body shop. Call Corey. $92,000. MLS CA0111479 -------FORESTBURG – Building and business. Turn key business opportunity. Recycling bottle, electronic depot, café & ice cream shop. Highway location. Call Corey $920,000 MLS #CA0177964 -------GALAHAD – Package deal includes a house with a 9 unit facility that was managed as a motel, also a mobile home on an adjacent lot. Detached double garage and shed. These living quarters have been recently rented and could make for extra income. Call Deanna or Bud. $117,000 MLS #CA0183937 -------HARDISTY - Building located downtown that can easily be converted to suite your needs. Features showroom/office area, walkin coller, wide open work space, large freight door at grade, outdoor storage area. Call Bud or Deanna $298,000 MLS #CA0167853 -------FLAGSTAFF COUNTY – 15 acre parcel of land situated on Hwy 13 close to Flagstaff Regional Airport. Highway frontage. Various permitted uses. Call Bud or Deanna $99,000 MLS #CA0184653 -------KILLAM - Residential 65’x120’ lot. Ready for development. Call Bud or Deanna. $35,000. MLS #CA0137753 -------KILLAM - Residential 65’x120’ lot ready to develop. Call Bud or Deanna $35,000 MLS #CA0149338 -------KILLAM - Corner residential 50’x120’ lot. Ready for development. Call Bud or Deanna $39,000 MLS #CA0149333 -------KILLAM - Residential 84’x120’ lot. Ready for development. Call Bud or Deanna $49,000 MLS #CA0149337 -------KILLAM - Various commercial lots available. Tax incentives available to help get you started. For sizes and pricing call Deanna or Bud. -------SEDGEWICK – lot in retail district. Includes storage building. Call Bud or Deanna. $15,000 MLS #CA0126374 -------SEDGEWICK – Prime location on 48 Ave. 9 lots with 236 ft. of frontage ready to develop. Call Bud or Deanna. $40,000. MLS CA0161565 -------SEDGEWICK - large lot in retail area. Zoned as central commercial. Call Bud or Deanna $60,000 MLS #CA0126408 -------SEDGEWICK - Building and business for sale. 2,092 sq. ft. motel/burger bar with live-in suite. 26 seating capacity, 7 fully furnished suites. 2 storage sheds. Call Loni $245,000 MLS #CA0156439 -------STETTLER - bar, night club or live venue space. Seating for 120, large dance floor with lighting. Currently 5 pool tables, foosball, big screen TVs, internet, jukebox, full sound system w/DJ equipped. Capacity for 295 people. Motivated seller. Call Vern $84,900 MLS #CA016246
The Community Press, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - Page 13
Forestburg Concert Series Mary Litke celebrates 100th birthday welcomes Mariel Buckley Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Mariel Buckley and her band of talented musicians performed in Forestburg this Saturday, Jan. 11. Buckley hails from Calgary, and is fresh off winning Project Wild in early December. It’s an annual contest sponsored by Wild 95.3, and it comes with a prize of $100,000. The contest was designed to kickstart the international music careers of three emerging Alberta artists. Buckley, who is the little sister of T. Buckley, who has also performed to great reviews in Forestburg, describes her sound as alt-country. One reviewer said, “Few performers combine the lyrical heartfelt authenticity of classic country music with a steely-eyed intensity like Calgary’s Mariel Buckley.” Saturday evening marked a first for the Forestburg Concert Series, the addition of a bar, one of the
suggestions from ticket holders last year when the series organizers asked them to complete a survey. Buckley’s performance marks the centre point of the 2019-20 series that has so far featured two outstanding performances from two completely different but completely talented acts. The Blue Moon Marquee will grace the stage next, for Saturday, Feb. 8, this bluesy jazz duo are currently lighting up New Orleans, heading to Memphis before returning home to Alberta for a February tour through the province, including their Forestburg stop. Their special sound is sometimes referred to as Gypsy Blues, and as Canadian Music says, “Gypsy Blues plucks the danger from a Tom Waits melody, dances it a little further over the line with dark magic, teases the rhythms & raises a toast to back alley Jazz,” something to really look forward to!
PHOTO UNFOLDING CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY MARIEL BUCKLEY.COM
Mary Litke celebrated her 100th birthday Jan. 1 at the Galahad Care Centre where she resides. Twelve members of her immediate family were in attendance to share her special day. The family enjoyed lunch together and visited in the afternoon. A few very close friends and extended family members joined after lunch. Litke says her secret to a long life is “everything in moderation.” She also says, “They tell me I’m 100 but I still can’t believe I’m that old.” She was born Jan. 1, 1920, at Ingebright, SK, to Dan and Katrina Blumhagen. Her family moved to Alberta when she was very young. On Jan. 6, 1944, she married James Litke and was blessed with two sons, Harold, born Oct. 26, 1944, and Ken, born June 24, 1949. They farmed for many years and moved to Forestburg in 1965. In 1994 the couple moved to Big Knife Villa where Mary resided until her move to Galahad Care Centre May 2016. Mary lost her husband in 1997, her son Harold in Dec.
2004, and her son Ken in March 2007. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, jigsaw puzzles, playing cards, travelling, and spending time with family and friends in her earlier years of life. Unfortunately, dementia has stolen some of Mary’s mind, but her grandchildren shared some fond memories of this special lady. Her oldest granddaughter, Tracey, remembers going fishing with Grandma and Grandpa, and how Grandma had colouring books and crayons and plasticine for Tracey to play with. Grandma had homemade cookies, too. Karen remembers Grandma’s peas, apple trees, and other fruit trees that surrounded the patio. Scott said he took Grandma on a 3D ride at the zoo when she was 85 years old! She didn’t get upset with him even though the ride jerked them around and they flopped around in their seats. After they got off the ride she told him she didn’t think that ride was for her. Kyla remembers staying overnight at Grandma’s after swimming lessons and Grandma would make fried bologna sandwiches or Zoodles
or Alpha-getti for the girls. In later years Kyla and Grandma took road trips together. Tanya remembers how Grandma made them all blankets plus how the blankets in her basement smelled kind of “musty.” Tanya also remembers eating an endless number of her cinnamon buns, raiding her garden (with permission, of course) and her cool patio, which seemed like a fort to a child (the patio was enclosed with a fence that had climbing vines on it.) Her daughter-in-law Gail has fond memories of Mary going to Maui with Harold and Gail three times; having such a good time and being up for any adventure. Mary was always a strong woman. She cared for those she loved. She babysat our girls and cooked many tasty meals for us all. She gardened and shared her preserves with us. She loved when we all camped together and especially sitting around the campfire at the end of the day. I can’t even imagine the changes in the world around her that Mary Litke has witnessed. Happy 100th Birthday, Mom. Submitted by Vicky Litke
See full listings at www.realtor.ca Loni Bergum Associate 780-385-2000
Bud James Associate 780-385-0027
Deanna Lunde Associate 780-385-1900
Otto Sellin Associate 780-608-3820
Heather Ryan Associate 780-878-8021
Jade Hulkovich Jennifer Shields Associate Associate 587-322-3747 780-781-3304
Corey Jacobsen Associate 780-608-8180
Kim Meyer Associate 780-608-5393
Nancy Snook Dale Bowal Andy Zetsen Associate Associate Broker Associate 780-608-9427 780-679-4678 780-781-5346
Vern Tweedy Associate 780-781-1400
Wendy Graff Associate 780-608-6082
Brad Forestier Associate 780-915-5399
Rose C R Country R Realty l LLtd. d BROKER INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
780-385-3100 5012 - 50 Street, Killam STROME
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Cozy cottage style bungalow great for a weekend get-away or as a revenue property. Affordable price. Call Bud or Deanna $45,000 MLS #CA0183571
3,506 sq. ft. bungalow including an indoor pool. 3 bdrms, 2 baths on main floor with 3 pc bath in pool area, family room w/fireplace, completed basement. Fully fenced backyard. Call Loni $279,900 MLS #CA0153046
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Perfect starter acreage with 3.11 acres. This 4 bdrm mobile home is move in ready. Nice layout with second door to back yard w/large garden plot, 3 sheds. Meticulously kept yard. Less than 1/2 mile off pavement. Call Loni $275,000 MLS #CA0175725
This acreage is only 1/2 mile off pavement consisting of 13.64 acres. 1,492 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms, open concept kitchen/living area, main floor laundry, AC and undeveloped basement. 32’x44’ garage concrete pad ready to be built on and a massive deck with gazebo. Quiet country living! Call Loni $379,000 MLS #CA0177110
Privacy and park-like setting of this beautiful 6.33 acre parcel. Approx. 2 storey 3,000 sq. ft. home above ground with completed basement. Huge country kitchen and family room, main floor laundry. Spiral staircase leads upstairs to 4 spacious bedrooms. Large deck plus 3/4 wrap around deck off master bedroom. Double detached garage, 40x60 shop, numerous storage buildings along with hook ups for a mobile home on property. Call Vern. $399,000 MLS #CA0178369
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The Community Press, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - Page 15
Invitation to Tender - Tender for the Sale of 4 Tax Recovery Properties SEALED TENDERS, marked “Sale of Property Tender # 1-4” will be received until 11:00 a.m. MST on on January 31, 2020 at the FLASTAFF COUNTY Administration Office, 12435 TWP Rd 442, Box 358, Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0.
#1: This property is located in the Hamlet of Galahad at 113 Lady Vivian Avenue West, totaling 6250 square feet with buildings. The property is to be sold as is with no warranties. Legal Description – Plan 3010BO, Block 1, Lot 16
#2: This property is located in the Hamlet of Galahad at 103 Lady Helen Avenue West, totaling 6250 square feet with buildings. The property is to be sold as is with no warranties. Legal Description – Plan 3010BO, Block 3, Lot 11
#3: This property is located in the Hamlet of Strome at 5135 50th Street, totaling 12,000 square feet with buildings. The property is to be sold as is with no warranties. Legal Description – Plan RN67, Block 6, Lots 7-10
#4: This property is located in Flagstaff County at NE-34-42-16-W4 containing 0.54 acres of land with no buildings. The property is to be sold as is with no warranties.
• Tender opening will follow immediately after tender closing at the Flagstaff County Administration Office in Sedgewick, AB. • Tender must be accompanied by a Bank Draft or Certified Cheque in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Tender Price, made payable to Flagstaff County, and will be returned if the Tender is not accepted. • Any submission, revision or modification made by email or facsimile to the Flagstaff County Office will NOT be considered. • The highest or any tender many not PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR BID ON THE FOLLOWING FORM IN A SEALED necessarily be accepted. ENVELOPE MARKED “SALE OF PROPERTY TENDER #1 #2 #3 or #4” • The County reserves the right to refuse or reject any or all tenders. Bid: _____________________________________ (+ GST) • Tenders may not be withdrawn after the Tender Closing and will be Name: _____________________________________ irrevocable and open for acceptance by the County for a period of thirty Complete Address: ______________________________________ (30) days following the end of the day of the Tender Closing. Phone Number: ______________________________________ • The Tender results will be presented to County Council for approval at Signature: ______________________________________ the February 12, 2020 Council Meeting. For further informa on please contact: Lisa Bonne , Tax/U lity Clerk, 780-384-4100