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JANUARY Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he plans to step down once the Liberal Party has chosen a successor, bringing an end to his nearly 10 year reign. The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to the Beaverhill Bird Observatory Society. Accepting the donation was Geoff Holroyd, Board Chair, and Remi, a Burrowing Owl. Buffalo Trail Public Schools (BTPS) has identified improving student results in secondary mathematics as a key focus in the 20242025 Education Plan. This focus is driven by insights from the Annual Education Results Report (AERR), which highlighted the importance of supporting students in achieving strong results on mathematics diploma exams. In a show of dedication and collaboration, a group of BTPS educators has developed a comprehensive 12- hour Math 30-1 and Math 30-2 diploma review program. These teachers dedicated their time on Saturdays in December to design this initiative, which not only supports students but also fosters professional growth and the sharing of effective teaching strategies. Battle River School Division is sharing information about a North America-wide cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a widely used system for managing student information. The BRSD said in a release it has been informed of a North America-wide cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a widely used system for managing student information. This breach has impacted numerous school divisions across Alberta and hundreds across North America. “PowerSchool has assured us that immediate action was taken to stop unauthorized access, and the breach is now contained,” stated the school division. On December 16, the Government of Canada announced that Terry Fox, the beloved Canadian and cancer research advocate, will be featured on the new $5 bill. This decision honours his legacy and inspires future generations to continue his fight against cancer. The U8 Viking Gas Kings held their annual tournament at the Viking Carena Complex on Saturday, January 18, and the day was full of fun and hockey action. As well as the Gas
Kings, participating teams included the Irma Aces, Mannville Hawks, Sherwood Park 1, Provost Blades, and Sherwood Park 2. The teams played games all day with parents, other family, friends and surrounding community all getting into the action. The Lornedale Cemetery Association asked Beaver County for financial help to have debris removed from the grounds. Improvements to the cemetery grounds over several years resulted in an accumulation of cement and rebar. The cemetery board asked for the county’s help in removing the unwanted material. Icy, windy, and snowy conditions caused a Holden Rural Academy (HRA) bus to end up in the ditch on Friday, Jan. 24. Alberta RCMP reported that Vegreville RCMP were on the scene of a single vehicle bus roll over in the early afternoon. The accident caused serious injury to one student who went to the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. The other student on board and the bus driver sustained minor injuries. HRA Transportation Director Hank Janzen said both students were back at school the following Monday. The Town of Viking has put in place a new code of conduct policy to keep employees safe by curtailing “inappropriate” behaviour by “customers.” The Public Customer Code of Conduct Policy was passed by town council Jan. 20. “This policy ensures that, if inappropriate behaviour occurs, the town has a comprehensive plan to take appropriate action so that a respectful workplace can be maintained,” stated the report to council by Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Doug Lefsrud. Local gymnast Paisley Merta, who attends competitive gymnastics in Wainwright, competed in her first competition of the season on January 26. Beaver County Council agreed to a recommendation from the Rob MacMullen, the county’s economic development officer, to an amendment of the Economic Development Advisory Committee regarding its membership and remuneration policy. “The Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) has been in place for approximately two years,” explained MacMullen in his Jan. 15 report to council. He noted that “the committee meets every second month for a half day. Besides regular meetings, opportunities to attend relevant workshops, seminars, and conferences often arise.” According to policy, permission from council is necessary to attend but “it can be difficult to obtain approval in a timely manner,” due to county council only meeting once a month and EDAC only every second month. “The amended policy will allow committee members to attend functions as long as budget funds are available and specifies that they will be remunerated the regular meeting rate to attend these functions,” stated MacMullen. Beaver County has agreed to participate in an orientation program for citizens considering running as a candidate in the general municipal elections this fall. Margaret Jones, Manager of Legislative Services, asked county council to support the hiring of Strategic Steps.
FEBRUARY
Viking Royal Purple Association Lodge #122 celebrated its 75th anniversary with a luncheon and program at the Seniors Centre. The organization’s legacy of service to the com-
munity brought together members from over the years and also the public to help mark the special day on Tuesday, January 28. The Viking Gas Kings U9 teams - Major and Minor - played their hearts out on Saturday, February 1 as the two teams hosted their tournament at the Viking Carena Complex. Despite frigid temperatures outside, inside the rink it was warm and full of the sounds of kids playing their favourite winter sport. On Friday, Jan. 31, Hockey Alberta announced changes coming to its residency restrictions for minor hockey associations throughout the province. Hockey Alberta Sr. Manager, Membership, Drew Dixon, explained the process by which the decision was made. Beaver County Council referred discussion on a proposal by BESC for help in getting fire bills paid through county tax bills. BESC stands for Beaver Emergency Services Commission, which is responsible for emergency fire service in the county. BESC says it needs help with customers who don’t pay their fire bill. Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely held a special recognition event on Tuesday, Feb. 4 in Camrose honouring a few special people from throughout her constituency. One of those she honoured included former Viking and Daysland CAO Rod Krips, “recognizing his career and how he has selflessly provided for others.” It will now be up to each Viking councillor to decide if his or her personal contact information will be available on their personal profiles on the Town of Viking website. Previously, Resolution 2022-250 made it mandatory that publication of council members’ personal phone numbers be on the town website. To increase use in the dog park, Viking Council agreed to open discussions with Fortis with regards to putting in lights. “It is a town owned park,” said Mayor Jamie Buttner. “Lights help people be aware of their surroundings.” Chief Administrative Officer Doug Lefsrud pointed out in his discussion paper at the January 15 council meeting that “dog parks play an essential role in fostering recreation and social interaction within communities.” One year after reporting a significant increase in elder abuse cases, Loretta Kroeker, case manager for the Rural Elder Abuse Prevention Coalition (REAP), says the troubling trend has continued. In February 2024, she noted a sharp rise in cases, with one new case reported every week since September 2023. This pattern not only persisted but has also seen previous cases resurface every one to two months. Two gentlemen from Sweden showed up at the Viking RCMP office requesting information on where they could find Morris and Paulette Erickson. One of them claimed to be a relative of Morris’s and had a family tree chart with him as proof. The RCMP contacted Erickson’s daughter, Trudy Josephison, who came to their office. On examining Andrias Ericsson’s family tree, she recognized enough names to accept the man’s story was true. She invited them to follow her to Vialta Lodge to meet Morris and Paulette. It turns out that Morris’s Grandfather Ole Erickson was a brother to Andrias’s Great Grandmother. When Ole and his two bachelor brothers came to Canada in the early 1900s, five more siblings remained in Sweden. For the seventh time, Claystone Waste Ltd. has made the Top 80 employers list and has been recognized for providing an exceptional workplace environment. Alberta’s Top Employers is an annual competition that evaluates eight different categories. These include workplace culture, benefits, training, community involvement, career development opportunities, and commitment to sustainability. Buffalo Trail Public Schools (BTPS), in partnership with Lakeland College, has been awarded $105,000 in funding through Alberta Education’s Pathways to Career Success Grant to support the Automotive Technician Dual
Credit program and Career and Technology Studies (CTS) trades courses for high school students in the upcoming school year. About 50 youth attended the Holden Community Hall Association’s teenage Valentine’s Day dance on Saturday, Feb. 15, set to coordinate well with the Holden Ag’s Society’s monthly steak supper. Families came out for Family Day at the Viking Carena Complex Monday despite the frigid temperatures outside. Due to the intense cold, wagon rides were cancelled but other indoor activities kept everyone cozy and warm. Rocket launch lovers gathered east of Viking Saturday, Feb. 22, for a Fire and Ice 2025 High Power Rocket Launch. The day-long event featured almost perfect weather for the launching of rockets, which was hosted by the Edmonton Rocketry Club. Club member and local area resident Dale Madu has brought the rockets to this location off Township Road 480 for the past few years. Club members share an obvious enthusiasm and love for their hobby which combines the genuine excitement of rocket launches and the technical skill to build the rockets themselves. The Viking Senior Centre Book Club hosted a book reading by former resident Colette Howery on Friday, Feb 21. Lois Soleski introduced Colette and described the book club and welcomed anyone to attend the regular meetings on Wednesdays. Marion Cottrell read a poem she had written for Colette to start the afternoon. Colette did a reading from her book then she and Ev Carrington did a brief exercise pertaining to the grief process.
MARCH The Viking RCMP held a town hall meeting at the Viking Carena to address community related issues and discuss programs to mitigate them. The charm offensive is being carried out by Viking’s new detachment commander, Sgt. Ray Stack, who wants the community to feel comfortable dealing with the RCMP. Sixteen 4-H members from the Holden Beef Club, Tofield Beef and Multi Club, and the Beaver County Multi Club competed for top spots and the advancement to the regional level at the Beaver District 4-H communications event at Tofield Alliance Church on Sunday, March 2. American President Donald Trump said Monday, March 3, that 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods would take effect 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 4. Trump said, “No room left for Mexico or for Canada,” during a press conference from the White House on Monday. Canadian energy imports will be subject to a 10 per cent tariff, as Trump originally promised back at the start of February. Lisa Hogstead was the winner of Viking AG Food’s $500, 50-second shopping spree. Her grand total was $493.54, after running up and down the aisles on Feb. 26. Julius Casin won one of two grand prize draws for all of Alberta, $100 worth of free groceries every week for a year, totalling $5,200. He donated the first $100 to the local Viking/Holden Food Bank.
The Weekly Review, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - Page 3 Three of the current four Village of Holden councillors, along with Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Rosemary Offrey, met with a dozen Holden residents on Monday, Feb. 24 for an informal ‘Chat with Council’ at the Holden Community Hall. Mayor Tyler Beckett said he suggested that Council hold the informal evening to hear resident’s thoughts so Council would be aware and could address resident concerns. “I wanted to talk directly to people. There's been a lot of rumors online, so I wanted to discuss with people and hear their concerns, right from the horse’s mouth,” he said. The Viking Skating Club held its annual ice carnival on Sunday, March 9. This year’s theme was “Y2K” and came with music of that era accompanying the sets. Cute little munchkins and older experts in colourful costumes performed for family and friends watching with delight in the stands. The Holden Community Hall was full of people and conversation on Shrove Tuesday, March 4, as many gathered to enjoy a pancake supper put on annually by the Holden 4H Beef Club. Over the weekend, a group of 17 medical students from the University of Calgary and Mount Royal College gathered in Viking for a special “Amazing Race” style event aimed at fostering interest in practicing medicine in rural communities. Organized by the Attraction and Retention Committee, and in conjunction with Rural Health Professions Action Plan, the event introduced students to life in rural Alberta, highlighting the opportunities and rewards of working in smaller towns. Viking Minor Hockey Association was one of many organizations to have received funds from Vision Credit Union this year through their Helping Hands Grants Program for 2025. Viking Council agreed to pursue the purchase of a property on main street at a special meeting March 11. The building in question is located at 5213 - 50 Street and is commonly known as the Java building. The Viking Grade 6 class visited the Alberta Legislature for a tour of the building, a mock legislature session and a short conversation and photo with their Member of the Legislative Assembly, Jackie Lovely. "The students and I had a few minutes during their visit to talk about the things they had seen and were most impressed with during their tour. Among the items mentioned were the Chamber, the grandeur of the Rotunda, and the magic spot on the 5th floor." Tours of the Legislature are complimentary and can be booked online. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a federal election for Monday, April 28. He made the announcement on Sunday, just days after being sworn in as Prime Minister. The Viking Legion was the setting for an old-fashioned Irish stew supper hosted by the Viking and District Historical Society. The volunteers made four large pans of the delicious stew which patrons ate with gusto, along with wonderful biscuits to complement the stew. All proceeds of the supper are being directed to the society for the operation and maintenance of the Viking Museum. Holden Rural Academy (HRA), the local public charter school teaching grades 7 to 12, opened their doors for an evening registration night on Wednesday, March 19, to provide information, answer questions, and lead tours for new students and interested families. Current students lead the tours, taking groups to each room, which included complimentary baked goods at the foods lab and samples of freezedried treats in the Ag room. About 15 families attended.
APRIL A heated special council meeting took place on Friday, March 28, dealing with public feedback on several issues causing com-
munity concern. The choosing of a space on Main Street for the relocation of the Viking Town Office, a survey that included negative feedback concerning council and a police presence during the meeting to keep the peace if necessary were all at play. The community survey left room for those responding to make comments which included negative statements from several concerning the mayor and two members of council who were unnamed. Holden Village Council moved to direct Administration to prepare a snow clearing bylaw at the last regular council meeting held Monday, Mar. 17, in order to make snow removal within the village more efficient, and reduce flooding in resident homes caused by snow buildup left on the streets. For over 60 years, ladies have gathered at the Irma United Church to create beautiful quilts. Although the names and faces have changed, the product has not: beautiful handstitched quilts and throws ranging in size from baby to queen. The women work with donated fabric but purchase the needed thread, batting and backing. Beaver County Council has agreed to add street lights in the Hamlet of Kinsella for safety reasons. At council’s March 26 regular meeting, Dan Blackie gave his report stating the hamlet made a request last August “for the installation of additional street lights throughout the community.” He explained that the community was prompted to make the request “due to a noticeable increase in crime,” he explained. He said that residents believed that an increase in street lighting “would help deter criminal activity and enhance overall safety.” It’s official. Battle River-Crowfoot incumbent Damien Kurek has registered as a candidate in the upcoming federal election. Elections Canada has confirmed Kurek’s candidacy as of April 1. Kurek represents the Conservative Party of Canada. About 70 people attended the Holden Community Hall Association's spaghetti supper and family dance on Saturday, April 5. Children won stuffed animals at the carnival games corner, which included ring toss, target practice, fishing, and races. Viking residents using the town’s internet provider have been notified by letter that the service will soon be ending. The letter, dated April 3, reads: “The Town of Viking will no longer be offering internet service.” Current customers have until June 1 to find themselves a new internet provider. With Alberta Health Services announcing a measles outbreak in the Two HillsVegreville area last week, a statement has been issued about the provincial situation. Mark Joffe, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, gave an update April 11 and offered advice on how to protect oneself from being infected by the virus. “Measles outbreaks are occurring in Canada, including Alberta,” he said. “As of April 11, we have seen 58 con-
firmed cases in the province and we are paying close attention to rising cases within the south and central zones.” Viking Council passed a new Procedural Bylaw with three readings in one sitting at last month’s regular meeting. The move was necessary in order to change the procedures for electing a mayor in Viking. In December 2023, a bylaw was passed regarding the appointment of a mayor, called the chief elected official in the former bylaw (Bylaw 2023-724) by council as is done on village councils. An exotic animal zoo provided a spirit of discovery and adventure for children and adults alike. Zoo 2 U Ltd. came to the Viking Community Hall on Wednesday, April 16, bringing with them many well behaved exotic animals to enthral those present. Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely says that Alberta’s Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson is actively supporting local farmers, livestock producers, and food processors in a number of ways. She says, “He has been actively supporting the Premier’s championing the potential impacts of US tariffs to the agriculture sector in her meetings in Washington.” Battle River-Crowfoot Member of Parliament Damien Kurek has been re-elected for another term following the results of the April 28 Federal Election, receiving a dominant near 82 per cent of the local votes in the riding. New Prime Minister Mark Carney, meanwhile, has officially gained a seat in the house, and his Liberals have maintained their minority government in Canada, falling just short of a majority (with 169 elected or leading at press time). A highly successful event designed to engage youth in the Viking community was held at the Viking Carena Complex last Saturday. Viking RCMP Detachment organized a 3-on-3 Street Hockey Tournament for the first time in the community. The event attracted youth aged 17 and under to come out for some fun, action-packed street hockey at the local rink.
MAY Damien Kurek has announced his intention to resign his seat in Battle RiverCrowfoot to allow Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) leader Pierre Poilievre to run in the constituency in an upcoming byelection. Kurek just took the federal election in Battle RiverCrowfoot last week with a wide majority, gaining 81.8 per cent of the total vote. Now he must be sworn in before he can resign his seat and a by-election called. The Viking Senior Centre was full of volunteers happy to be honoured for their work in the community. They were presented with a delicious luncheon served by Food with Flair on Wednesday, April 29. The Senior Centre Book Club put on a very successful and enjoyable Mother’s Day High Tea on Sunday, May 4 at the Viking Seniors
Centre. The afternoon featured entertainment by Lisa Cumming, door prizes and raffles along with the tea and desserts served by the ladies of the book club. Viking Council made last-minute cuts to the town’s 2025 operating budget which will likely result in layoffs for some town personnel. This was despite the fact that administration presented a budget with no general municipal mill rate increase this year. On Friday, May 2, the reality of a by-election in the not-too-distant future in Battle River-Crowfoot arose when MP-elect Damien Kurek announced his intention to resign his seat so that Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre could seek election in the riding. Poilievre lost his seat in the Carlton riding in Ontario last week, where he and another 89 candidates lost to Liberal Party candidate Bruce Fanjoy. The 91-name ballot was 38.22 inches long, more than three feet long, and there were reports of needing “almost origami-level skills to re-fold it.” Eighty-five of the candidates were reported to have signed up just a few days before the deadline, as part of a movement by an organization called ‘The Longest Ballot Committee.’ The group says it is attempting to draw attention to election reform, protesting the fact that the winning party writes the electoral laws, something they consider a conflict of interest. Viking Council cleared another hurdle in the refurbishing of the Sutter mural at a special meeting April 16. Council has agreed to investigate further into getting the work done due to the reported rapid deterioration of the mural. Federal Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre says he has spent his career “fighting for the things that people in Battle RiverCrowfoot hold dear.” The Town of Viking passed its budget and mill rate bylaw in recent council meetings. The good news is that ratepayers will not see a rise in their general municipal mill rate. The Grade 12 students from Viking School held their graduation farewell ceremonies Friday, May 16 with a Multiplex full of family and friends who came out to celebrate and wish them well. Canada Post notified its customers on Monday, May 19, that the corporation had received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for both Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units. The notices indicate that CUPW intends to begin strike activity on Friday, May 23, at 12:00 a.m. local time. Canada Post says that customers should be prepared for possible service delays, but operations continue as usual at this time. Members of Viking Royal Purple were invited to a special "Recognition” event on Thursday, May 15 in Camrose, hosted by MLA Jackie Lovely on behalf of the Camrose Constituency and the Alberta Government. Several towns, groups and individuals represented the Camrose Constituency and all were there to be recognized for their volunteer efforts in their communities. The Class of 2025 at Irma School was celebrated during graduation ceremonies Friday night in the school auditorium. Their graduation theme was “Let Your Dreams Take Flight,” and the nine grads made their family and friends proud of their achievements in their local school and community. The Battle River School Division’s annual Pow Wow was held May 22 at the Viking Carena. Over 1,000 people came to the community including students and others from Viking, Ryley, Killam, Daysland, and Forestburg schools. The Viking Healthcare Auxiliary held its Third Annual Strawberry Tea at the Viking Legion on May 22. Attending the tea was a large gathering of retired nurses along with other community members enjoying the cake and tea, as well as the sociability that goes along with the tea.
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OBITUARIES VOEGTLIN, Joseph On December 15, Joseph John Voegtlin passed away peacefully at the age of 98 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Lois (Wilfred Barranoik), Thelma, Wayne (Roxanne) and Lyle: his grandchildren Natane (Christopher Clemens), Dane (Jennifer), Ethan (Meghan), Autumn (Garrett) and Carter (Grace); his great grandchildren Orrin, Lucas, Merrick, Brooklyn and Ava as well as step grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joseph will be missed by his in-laws Freda Voegtlin, Betty Stauffer and Harley and Gloria Stauffer as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Florence, infant son, Harold, his parents and siblings Mary (Fred) Martin, Paul and Ruth (Donald) Yoder. He loved his family and enjoyed their time together. He especially enjoyed when the grandchildren came to play dominos with him. His strong faith helped him navigate the storms of life - the loss of loved ones and the challenges of aging. A special thank you to the staff and residents at Sunshine Villa in Tofield for their support and care and also to the staff at Bethany Meadows in Camrose. A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Salem Mennonite Church south of Tofield. Memorial donations may be made to MCC or the charity of one’s choice. Weber Funeral Home 780-662-3959 www.weberfuneralhome.ca
Janette Susan Rudzcki July 29, 1966 - Dec. 22, 2025
It is with great sadness in our hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Janette Rudzcki at the age of 59 years on December 22, 2025. Born on July 29, 1966 in Tofield, she is survived by her sister Sandra (Gerry) Ralph and her brother Barry (Kelly) Rudzcki, brotherin-law Ed and her nieces Karly and Alyssa Stefiszyn. Janette was predeceased by her father Victor, mother Sylvia, and her sister Judy. Janette lived a quiet, thoughtful life, marked by kindness and a deep love for those around her. Though solitary by nature, she cared deeply for people and shared close, meaningful bonds with her small circle of friends and her beloved family. Janette loved to garden and she also found great joy in animals (her critters) and in the quiet peace of farm life she cherished so much. An avid reader, Janette could often be found with a book in hand or happily working through a crossword. Janette was also an excellent cook and found great joy in cooking for others. Gentle and unassuming, she never sought the spotlight, yet her calm presence and warmth were felt by all who knew her. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered. A celebration of Janette’s life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers please offer donations in care of the Alberta Cross Cancer Institute. Weber Funeral Home 780-672-3131 www.weberfuneralhome.ca
Albert Krystal
Dec. 3, 1942 - Dec. 16, 2025 Albert Krystal, of Tofield, Alberta passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Viking Extendicare, at the age of 83 years. Albert was born on December 3rd, 1942 in Haight, Alberta to parents Joseph and Annie Krystal. Albert is survived by his wife Dolores, his children Jody (Joe), Kevin (Tara) and Janene (Ryan). His grandchildren: Jessica (Jonathan), Jarret (Shelby), Justin, Ethan, Branden, Aiden, and Dylan. Also, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Albert is predeceased by his parents, his brothers and sister: John, Andrew, Kathy (Denzil), Anton, Walter, and Peter. Albert’s impact on those around him was profound. He enjoyed working in numerous careers throughout his life. He worked on oil rigs when he was young. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator all over Alberta and British Columbia. He operated grader for the County of Beaver for several years, maintaining the rural roads. He also enjoyed driving semitrucks until he retired. In his downtime, he enjoyed camping, fishing on land or in a boat, telling jokes and going out for coffee with his local friends at several of the local restaurants. He also liked attending different Rodeo’s with his family and friends. The Family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Tofield Health Centre and Viking Extendicare for the excellent care provided to Albert. A Celebration of his life will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 91 (4909-52 Ave.) in Tofield, Alberta. Family and friends are welcome to stay for lunch following the service. Inurnment to follow at Ryley Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Alberta Diabetes Foundation. Weber Funeral Home 780-672-3131 www.weberfuneralhome.ca
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WORD ON THE STREET Alberta RCMP warn of spike in fatal collisions On Dec. 15, police received an animal complaint. The complainant advised he is concerned for his neighbour’s dogs, he has not seen anyone around and was not sure if they are being cared for. Members located the owner, and the dogs are being fed and taken care of. That evening, police received a request to conduct a wellbeing check on a subject that resides in Viking. Members were able to locate the subject at a friend’s residence; police had no concerns for their wellbeing. The complainant was updated. On Dec. 17, police responded to a motor vehicle in the ditch. The complainant advised the vehicle was in the ditch and the driver appeared to be impaired. Members located the vehicle in the ditch Northeast of Viking. The driver was found to be unconscious; EMS was requested to attend the scene. A search of the vehicle was conducted by police a 60 oz bottle of vodka was located, police accompanied EMS to the hospital with the subject where hospital staff collected samples of his blood. Police obtained a warrant to seize the blood in order to have an analysis completed. This matter is still under investigation and charges are pending against the driver. On Dec. 19, police received a request for assistance from a male who was recently released from Edmonton Remand Centre. The male had obtained a taxi ride to Viking and was requesting
members assist him with completing his trip to Provost. Members were unable to assist the male and he was advised to take the taxi back to Edmonton and make different arrangements from there. That same morning, police responded to a vehicle that was stuck in the ditch and partially in the lane of traffic. Members attended and assisted with traffic until the tow truck arrived. On Dec. 20, police received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 14. The complainant advised that while he was assisting tow a vehicle out of the ditch, he struck a sign. The complainant was able to drive his vehicle and there was minimal damage to the sign, a collision report was completed. On Dec. 21, during the early morning hours, members were conducting crime prevention patrols. Several vehicles were noted to be running at a local bar, with subjects exiting and entering the building. During this time, the members received a 911 call of a suspicious subject at a rural location. The complainant stated he yelled at the subject and the subject left in a vehicle. When police called the complainant back it was determined that the number provided was not a local number, the area code provided belonged to Washington State. Further investigation found the caller was actually from Viking, members immediately returned to the location of the bar and noted that vehicles had depart-
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ed. Police are continuing this investigation to determine the caller of the 911 request. The caller could be facing Charges of Public Mischief and Misuse of 911 under the 911 act. That afternoon, police received a complaint of trespassing. The complainant advised of a subject that had attended their business and is currently on court conditions to not be on the premises. Police spoke with the owner of the business who advised the subject did not enter the business he was outside when he spoke with the complainant. Further investigation will be conducted to determine what the conditions are and if charges will be laid. That evening, police responded to an assault in progress. The complainant advised she picked up a male friend in Saskatoon and has been trying to get home to Edmonton. During the trip, the male had been drinking and assaulting the complainant. With the assistance of the Tofield RCMP the vehicle was located on Highway 14 near Holden.
The male was taken into custody without incident. The female complainant advised for two days they have been travelling from Saskatoon. During this time, the male had consumed alcohol and became violent. He struck the female several times while she was driving, including choking and striking her with a tool. 35year-old Stephen Robichaud has been charged with forcible confinement, assault causing bodily harm, aggravated assault, and assault. He has been remanded into custody and will be appearing before a Justice in a Judicial Interim hearing. That same evening, police received a call regarding a minor diesel spill. The complainant advised he was fuelling his vehicle and he overfilled his tank causing a minor diesel spill. Members attended the location and located a spill kit on site and used the kit on the diesel. Alberta environment was notified by the complainant. On Dec. 22, police received a complaint of
theft. Members attended a local health care facility and spoke with the complainant who advised that the facility is refusing to pay her for work she completed. Members spoke with the supervisor at the facility who advised the subject was hired by a third-party company and the payment would be issued from them directly. Members were also advised that the subject had incorrectly entered some of her personal information which is causing
the delay in the payment. Police explained this to the subject who continued to argue with police. The subject was advised to leave the premises or be charged with trespassing; the subject left the area and attended the Viking Detachment where she was met by the member again. It was again explained that this was not a police matter and how to rectify the situation. The subject continued to argue with the member before Continued on Page 12
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U11 Gas Kings Bo Hafso scores five point game 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). If any players or teams are missing from the report please notify me at kamcjm@gmail.com with the player name, team and website. Irma U11 Female Aces (5-6-2) won a 7-1 game on Dec. 20 at Killam Arena against Battle River Knights. Scoring for Irma were; Hunter Holt (3a), Frankie MacKay (2g), Scout MacKay (1g 1a), Tessa Owen (1g 1a), Braelyn Hrhirchuk (1g), Blair Holt (1g), and Kit MacKay (1g). Kensly Soucy got the win in goal. BR’s only goal was by Blakley Hardon. On Jan. 3, Irma dropped an 8-7 home game against Lakeland in which the teams
were tied six different times. Kit MacKay got a hat trick for Irma. Other scorers were; Hunter Holt (2g 2a), Pacey Larson (1g), Scottie Pierce (1g), Tessa Owen (1a), and Faryn Parsons (1a). Irma U13 Female Aces (5-5-1) skated to a 2-2 tie at Hughenden on Friday led by Berkley MacKay’s two goals. Assists went to Harper Jackson (2a), Laney Fenton and Destiny Schmutz. Kenzie Petersen made 29 saves in the game for a .935 save percentage game. On Saturday at Irma Arena, the home team was shutout by Lloydminster 5-0. Irma U15 Female Aces (5-5-2) won a 6-4 home game on Saturday against Lloydminster. Irma’s Brynn Newton (3g 2a) and Noah Soriao (2g 3a) both had 5-point games, while Jayden Bird had four assists. Other scorers were; Sydney Paterson (1g), Reese Clark (1a), and Kenzie Byrne (1a). Kenzie also got the
win in goal. Irma U18 Female Aces (11-1-0) hammered Wood Lake twice over the weekend at Irma Arena; 13-1 on Saturday and 130 on Sunday. Scoring over the weekend were; Azelynn Newton (4g 2a), Ella Gulbraa (4g 4a), Keysha McMann (4g 1a), Jalynn Westman (1g 4a), Lily Boe (3g 3a), Wren MacKay (2g 3a), Amilie Keller (1g 2a), Jemma Gulbraa (2g 3a), Delaney Smeets (4a), Reese Dallyn (2a), Raina Ganton (2g), Gray Fenton (1g), Halle Cadman (2a) Olena Pawluk (1a), Ella Byrne (1a), and Emory Holt (2g 4a). Bailey Pitre stopped 32 shots for a .970 save percentage weekend including a shutout. Irma U11 boys Aces (96-1) won a 10-5 game at Vermilion on Saturday led by both Grady Parsons and Bentley Lawson (4g 1a) 5-point games. Other scorers were; Brittyn Pulyk (1g 2a), Seth Olsen (3a), Kaysen Soucy
(1g 1a), and Roan Franklin (2a). Lucas Knowler got the win in
goal. On Sunday, Irma travelled to Mannville and pounded the home
Vialta Lodge Chatter Marion Cottrell Seasons Greetings to each of you. Wishing 2026 will bring you many blessings. ’Tis the season for flu and respiratory infections. A number of Vialta Lodge tenants became ill in December. Unfortunately several of the entertainment events scheduled had to be cancelled. It is disappointing but necessary to implement infection control measures which absolutely do help to decrease the spread of infection. Seniors living in community are vulnerable. It is important to provide as much protection as possible. Between seasonal germs and inclement weather some residents had family
Christmas plans altered. In the absence of that I hope you still had an enjoyable Christmas celebration. Hopefully each of you will be able to share a special time with family in the near future. We have a few birthdays in January. Norman Erickson on January 01, Marilyn Hoyland on January 05 and Laura Bridgeman on January 30th. Happy Birthday to each of you. We send best wishes with Stan White, Ben Modin, and Paul and Marie Therriault as they move on to other lodgings. Our condolences to Dale Morrical and family as we remember his his wife ‘Scil who passed away on December 1. Also to the family and
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friends of Gary Sutter as they mourn his loss. Scheduled entertainers for January are Ray Lestus on the 21st and a yet to be confirmed performer on the 30th. Monday, January 26th is the Alta Vi Annual Meeting at 1 p.m. Thanks to the residents who decorated the front sitting room of the Lodge in a Vintage Christmas theme. It was very authentic . I am certain it triggered many fond memories of Christmas’s past. Food for Thought: “So remember while December Brings the only Christmas Day, In the year let there be Christmas In the things you do and say.”-Anonymous Happy New Year !
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Split in opinion on allowing dogs off-leash as council give bylaw third reading Patricia Harcourt Community and Protective Services was able to pass its animal control bylaw with a dog-leash regulation updated. However, the vote at Beaver County Council Dec. 17 was split 4-1, with Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3) keeping to his stance that having to put dogs on a leash did not fit in with the lifestyle of rural farming areas un the county. Hrabec suggested the regulations should be different for two different areas of the county, as they are outlined in the new Community Standards Bylaw that came out this year. While leashes might be a good idea for the subdivisions and hamlets, dogs living in farming areas should not be under the same rules, he said. His said many farmers use dogs to herd and protect livestock, and to act as guard dogs to prevent crime in rural areas. In these instances, the dogs’ duties need them to run free. On the other side of the argument, Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1)
said dogs are allowed to run free on their owner’s property, but should be on a leash outside those boundaries. His example was that a person walking a small dog along a roadway or other property should be protected from dogs roaming at large. It could be noted that Hrabec lives in a rural area in the central part of the county, while Smook lives in a subdivision on the county’s west side. Deborah Juch, general manager of community and protective services, pointed out that the bylaw being replaced was the same as the previous one, except for a correction to the grammar of the dog leashing regulation. The updated leashing rule would increase bylaw officers’ ability to enforce the rules, she said, but otherwise is essentially the same. However, she also pointed out that the use of bylaw enforcement is “complaint driven,” so officers have always had discretion in enforcing the bylaw. The issue first arose with a complaint of aggressive dogs being walked off leash on Beaverhill Bird Observatory
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trails, Juch explained.These aggressive dog incidents were the initial reason why administration checked to determine if the county had jurisdiction to enforce its bylaws on Crown land, and found the county did. Deputy Reeve Lionel Williams (Division 2) wanted to know if Juch had received any “push back” from the public concerning the update to dog leashing. Juch replied that there were “no comments.”
With that, Williams said he felt the county was doing the right thing if there was no negative feedback from the public in the month and a half this issue has been in the public eye. But Hrabec stated he has had feedback from his neighbours. If the dog leashing regulation was restricted to subdivisions and hamlets only, Hrabec said he could support the bylaw. Continued on BCC4
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IMPORTANT DATES January 14, 2026 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Regular Council Meeting
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Council pursues purchase of Black Nugget Lake Patricia Harcourt After agreeing that the purchase of Black Nugget Lake was an advantage for the county instead of leasing from the province, Beaver County Council passed a motion supporting the move. The motion authorizes administration to proceed with the application process to determine the eligibility of Black Nugget Lake for purchase through the Alberta Government Land Sales Program, and approve the pay-
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“And they could still cover (enforce) Crown areas,” he said. While “the bylaw treats all properties the same,” he noted that this didn’t happen in the county’s Community Standards Bylaw which does differentiate.” He added: “Council could do that for other bylaws.” Hrabec asked for a recorded vote following Smook’s motion to give the animal control bylaw third (and final) reading. Hrabec had prevented council from doing all three readings at the November meeting, by voting against holding third reading, a motion which has to be unanimous. Before the vote Dec. 17, he repeated that he believed the bylaw could be divided in terms of jurisdiction as is the case with the Community Standards Bylaw. In that bylaw, the rules for community standards are different for both subdivisions and hamlets as opposed to the rural parts of the county.
ment of the associated application fees of $3,227.50. Dan Blackie, general manager of infrastructure, outlined the process required to acquire the property, which is run by the county but currently owned by the province. “It’s a job to do this,” he said, adding that the county purchasing the land would be a great help to county administration. Currently much of the work done on the property requires approval from the
province, such as tree removal or the running of a gas line into the property. Camp Lake has a gas line but Black Nugget still has to use propane gas, he said. “That’s just a few reasons why we would be better off if we do purchase (the lake),” he said. Councillor Dale Pederson (Division 5) questioned if others could also try to buy the lake after the county had gone through the processes set up for the land acquisåition. However, Blackie
Hrabec said he has had concerns about the animal control bylaw expressed to him, with producers expressing the need for guard dogs to protect livestock and prevent rural crime. The bylaw could “split that out,” he said. And if a dog is aggressive or bites the bylaw would deal with it the same as it does now, anyway, he said. Williams said he thought this was a good
bylaw and complaintdriven in terms of enforcement, so he would vote for it. “Dogs can stay and run on their own property,” added Smook, and needs to be on a leash “so Fluffy can be safe.” The bylaw was enacted with a 4-1 vote passing Smook’s motion for a third and final reading. Hrabec was the only councillor to vote against it.
In Memory of Dwayne Hammer June 4, 1953 ~ January 10, 2025
Those special memories of you will always bring a smile, If only we could have you back for just a little while, Then we could sit and talk again, just like we used to do, You always meant so very much and always will, too. The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause us pain, But you’re forever in our hearts until we meet again. We miss you so much! Love Lorraine and family
reassured him this was not an open sale but would take place through a “direct purchase.”
A motion to proceed as per the recommendation given was made by Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1) and
passed unanimously. “This gives us control,” said Smook. “It puts us in the driver’s seat.”
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Dale Monty December 16, 1956 - January 3, 2026 Dale Monty Lusk passed away on January 3, 2026, at the Tofield Health Centre after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 69 years old. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Sandy and their children Melanie (David) and Tim (Heather). Dale was born in Viking, Alberta on December 16, 1956, to James and Nellie Lusk, the youngest of seven children. Dale grew up on the family farm near Bruce and attended Bruce and Holden schools. He spent his time working on engines and motors, modifying or taking them apart – even if they didn’t need to be - and putting them back together. In 1973, Dale began working at Tofield Autobody for work experience and later as an apprentice. In 1978, he got hired with Northwestern Utilities Limited (later Atco Gas) as a field operator and worked there for 36 years, retiring in 2014. During retirement he was able to spend more time working on small engines, woodworking and the never-ending job of mowing lawn or moving snow at the acreage. He enjoyed movie nights with his family, putting together puzzles, and morning coffee on the veranda in the summertime with Sandy. He was always his children's first call when something needed fixing, repairing, or figuring out. Patient and dependable, he met every problem with quiet confidence and a willingness to help whenever he was needed. He was also always up for a trip to Princess Auto or Canadian Tire. Dale is survived by his brothers, Ross (Sheila) and Wayne (Linda), and his sisters, Amy and Carol, sister-in-law Karen Dafoe-Clarke and was predeceased by his parents, James and Nellie and brothers, Ernie and Jimmy. A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, January 18 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm at the Tofield Legion (4909 52 Ave., Tofield, Alberta). The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses and care providers at the Tofield Health Center and to family and friends for their support during this time. Memorial donations are greatly appreciated and may be made to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/142732 or to Saving Grace Animal Society via etransfer to savinggracecanada@outlook.com.
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OBITUARIES Gary Kenneth William Sutter
It is with great sadness that the family of Gary Kenneth William Sutter announce his passing on
December 31, 2025. A private funeral service will be held at a later date. In lieu of Flowers, the family requests that you please make donations to God's Acre Cemetery, Viking Minor Hockey Association, or Viking Health Foundation. Viking Funeral Services Ltd. Box 670 Viking, AB 780-336-4842
Madeline Marie Hilda Kirchmayer
February 27, 1936 December 31, 2025 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Madeline on Dec 31st, 2025 at the Viking
Extendicare. Madeline is survived by Sons Darrel, Malcolm (Michelle), Del (Tammy). Sisters Marilyn (Leo), and Elaine and many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, families and friends, Sister-in-Law Rosie (Abe). Madeline is predeceased by her Husband Joe, Son Wayne, Parents Beatrice and Alphe Levesque and Sister Loreen. Madeline was born in Glentworth Saskatchewan
and married Joe on December 10th, 1952. Joe and Madeline moved to Viking in 1962. Madeline enjoyed working on their farm and also at the Viking School for 26 years as a custodian. She loved music, her cat “Baby”, her bird feeders, Hummingbirds, Deer and her flowers. She always enjoyed her visits with family and friends. Special thank you to all the Doctors and Staff at Viking Extendicare,
Viking Health Centre and Vialta Lodge. Funeral Service will be held at the Viking Seniors Centre, Viking, Alberta on Jan. 9th, 2026 at 2:00pm. Inurnment at the Viking Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers, Donations can be made to the Viking Health Foundation in the memory of Madeline. Viking Funeral Services Ltd. Box 670 Viking, AB 780-336-4842
Dale Monty Lusk
Dale Monty Lusk passed away on January 3, 2026, at the Tofield Health Centre after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 69 years old. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Sandy and their children Melanie (David) and Tim (Heather). Dale was born in Viking, Alberta on December 16, 1956, to James and Nellie Lusk, the youngest of seven children. Dale grew up on the family farm near Bruce and attended Bruce and Holden schools. He spent his time working on engines and motors, modifying or taking them apart – even if they didn’t need to be - and putting them back together. In 1973, Dale began working at Tofield Autobody for work experience and later as an apprentice. In 1978, he got hired with Northwestern Utilities Limited (later Atco Gas) as a field operator and worked there for 36 years, retiring in 2014. During retirement he was able to spend more time working on small engines, woodworking and the never-ending job of mowing lawn or moving snow
at the acreage. He enjoyed movie nights with his family, putting together puzzles, and morning coffee on the veranda in the summertime with Sandy. He was always his children's first call when something needed fixing, repairing, or figuring out. Patient and dependable, he met every problem with quiet confidence and a willingness to help whenever he was needed. He was also always up for a trip to Princess Auto or Canadian Tire. Dale is survived by his brothers, Ross (Sheila) and Wayne (Linda), and his sisters, Amy and Carol, sister-in-law Karen DafoeClarke and was predeceased by his parents, James and Nellie and brothers, Ernie and Jimmy. A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, January 18 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm at the Tofield Legion (4909 52 Ave., Tofield, Alberta). The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses and care providers at the Tofield Health Center and to family and friends for their support during this time. Memorial donations are greatly appreciated and may be made to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation canadahelps.org/en/dn/ 142732 or to Saving Grace Animal Society via etransfer to savinggracecanada@outlook.com. Weber Funeral Home 780-672-3131 weberfuneralhome.ca
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To A Loving Husband Leonard Chernyk Although our worlds are different now Or is that just how it seems For I see you when I close my eyes Because you are always in my dreams I know you’re up in Heaven And looking down on me And when I look up at the stars I know that’s where you’ll be Even though I miss you You’re not too far away Because my heart is full of memories And I treasure them every day Our time on Earth was special But it’s only the very start So please keep watching over me While we’re not so far apart Someday the time will come When I no longer feel this pain That is the day when Heaven calls And we will meet again Your Loving Wife, Nancy
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The Weekly Review, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - Page 11
Minor Hockey Report Continued from Page 6 Olsen (3a), Kaysen Soucy (1g 1a), and Roan Franklin (2a). Lucas Knowler got the win in goal. On Sunday, Irma travelled to Mannville and pounded the home team 30-17. Grady Parsons scored 14 goals in a 16-point game. Other scorers were; Brittyn Pulyk (6g 2a), Seth Olsen (4g 4a), Kaysen Soucy (2g 6a), Bentley Lawson (2g 6a), and Roan Franklin (2g 2a). Lucas Knowler got the win in goal.
Viking U11 Gas Kings (6-9-0) dropped a 14-9 home game on Dec. 21 against Mallaig. Bo Hafso (4g 1a) had a 5point game. Other scorers were; Hayes Hafso (1g 1a), Reid Broadhead, Berkley Hafso, Bentley Gould-Jacobsen, and Bentley Arndt. Assists went to; Logan Page, and Brinley Dufault. On Saturday at the Carena, Gas Kings beat Hughenden Jets 8-5 led by Bo Hafso’s (4g 2a) 6point game. Other scorers were; Reid Broadhead (1g 1a), Hayes Hafso (1g 1a), Bentley Arndt (1g 1a), Berkley Hafso (2a), Nate Doucette (1g), Brinley Dufault (1a), and Bentley
Gould-Jacobsen (1a). Jaime Lynn Crocker got the win in goal. Irma U13 Aces (9-8-1) won a 6-5 game at Bonnyville on Saturday led by Logan Leskow’s hat trick (3g 1a). Nashtyn Pulyk (2g) and Henry Mackay added the others. Assists went to; Jeremiah Beer (2a), Macoy Tomlinson (1a), Abel Whitten (1a), and William Newton (1a). Rylan Hryhirchuk got the win in goal. On Sunday at Irma Arena, the home team skated away with an 8-2 win led by Jeremiah Beer (3g 2a) and Logan Leskow (2g 3a) 5-point games. Other scorers were; Nashtyn Pulyk (1g 1a), Abel
Irma 4-H Club report Adley Lawson We have been busy this year. We have 44 members in the club back in September. We served lunch to a motorbike rally that went
through Irma. There were about over 100 bikers that we served. Our new 4-H barn is up and standing. We made candy bags for the Irma days parade to hand out. We also had
weigh day with lots of sponsors the Irma home and garden gave us ear tags and vaccines are from Viking vet clinic and mineral tubs are from McRae’s in Hardisty.
Whitten (1g), Sawyer Newton (1g), Henry Mackay (1a), and Jace Christensen (1a). Jace also got the win in goal. Viking U13 Gas Kings (17-0-1) skated to a 4-4 tie at home on Dec. 21 against Wainwright in a penalty-filled contest. Scoring for Gas Kings were; Conley Docksteader (2g 1a), Liam Doucette (1g),
Grayson LeBlanc (1g), Peyton Bird (1a), Easton Morken (1a), and Gage Olson (1a). Taylen Place stopped 29 shots in the game. On Sunday, Viking hosted Onion Lake and shutout the visitors 12-0. Gage Olson had a hat trick. Other scorers were; Stetson Shepley (1g 4a), Grayson LeBlanc (2g 2a), Conley Docksteader (1g 3a),
Easton Morken (2g), Emily Amundson (1g), Liam Doucette (1g), Kolt Morken (1g), Peyton Bird (1a), and Avery Erickson (1a). Taylen Place got the shutout. Irma U18 Aces (2-12-2) dropped a 5-1 home game on Sunday against Bonnyville. Zachary Oracheski scored the lone goal, assisted by Cole Fleming.
IRMA NEWS
IRMA NEWS By Marjorie Lawson
Garrett and Devery Raasok and big sister
Sable welcomed Beckson Ole on December 16th, a new grandson for Steven and Gwenda Raasok. Congratulations to all. Our thoughts are with Jeremy Creasy as he recovers from surgery in Edmonton. Family and friends gathered on December 27th to help Cara Lawson celebrate her 30th birthday. The senior Aces had two wins on the week-
end. They defeated Provost on Friday and won at home against Delburne on Saturday. Regular minor hockey action resumes this week. The school concerts and the light parade were cancelled in December due to illness and cold temperatures. I hope that everyone had a good festive season and wish you health and happiness for 2026.
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Word on the Street Continued from Page 5 finally leaving. Members made a patrol back past the facility to ensure the subject did not return. The subject was located back at the facility arguing with the supervisor. She was again warned about trespassing, however refused to leave, members advised that she was going to be arrested. The subject then left the facility and continued to park in the parking lot. When members approached her vehicle, she left and nearly caused a collision. The vehicle was located parked on the 50 Street, members initiated a traffic stop and the vehicle fled from members, a pursuit was not initiated. The subject did leave the area, a charge of Section 166(2)(A) of the Traffic Safety Act, Driver fail to stop for Peace Office, with a fine of $405 has been issued. On Dec. 24, police received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle parked just off of Highway 36 north of Viking. The complainant advised the windows to the vehicle were fogged up and it was unknown if anyone was inside. Members located the vehicle and determined no one was in the vehicle. Attempts were made to contact the registered owner but were unsuccessful. Patrols of the area did not locate anyone around. That afternoon, police responded to a complaint of an unwanted person at a local Hotel. The complainant advised the subject was renting a room at the establishment and was continuing to smoke within the hallway. Members attended and advised the subject he needed to leave due to him refusing to listen to the hotel staff. The subject was relocated to another motel where he could stand outside his door and smoke. In the early morning hours of Dec. 25, police received reports of a male attempting to break into residences in Viking. Surveillance was provided to police by one of the victims and members were able to identify the male as police had dealt with him earlier on an unrelated matter. While members were patrolling trying to locate the subject, they were flagged down by one of the com-
plainants who advised members of the location of the subject. The subject was located, arrested and transported to Killam RCMP where he was held for a Judicial Interim Hearing. 37year-old Adam Cole is facing three charges of Break and Enter. He has been remanded into custody and will be appearing in Vegreville Court of Justice later in January. Also, during this time members assisted the Viking Fire and Rescue with a garage fire in Viking. Members attended and contained the scene; this matter is still under investigation awaiting the Fire Inspectors report. That evening, police received a complaint of an assault. The complainant advised she was visiting a friend in Viking when they got into an argument and they started fighting. The complainant advised that the subjects had been consuming alcohol throughout the evening. Both parties advised the fight was consensual, they were separated for the night, no charges were laid. On Dec. 27, police responded to a complaint of a subject who was committing self harm. When members arrived, the youth was located and spoken to. The youth was offered a ride to the hospital for further assessment. The youth was transported to the hospital and left in the medical staff care. That afternoon, police responded to a motor vehicle collision south of Viking on Highway 36. The complainant advised he was travelling southbound approaching an intersection and due to the road conditions, he was unable to stop and slid through the intersection and struck an eastbound vehicle that was turning left. Due to the road conditions and weather no charges were laid. The vehicle occupants did not sustain any injuries, both vehicles were towed away from the scene. On Dec. 28, police responded to a complaint of dogs on Highway 26. Members located the dogs and were able to determine the owner. The owner was contacted and advised of the complaint, she advised the dogs would be taken into her residence. On Dec. 29, police received a complaint of a motor vehicle collision.
The complainant advised she was in her yard and due to the snow and ice she slid into a shed. A damage sticker was issued and file number for insurance purposes. That afternoon, police received a complaint of mischief to a business in Viking. The complainant advised of damage to the siding on the business. There was no surveillance or witnesses it is unknown how the damage occurred. A file number was provided to the complainant for insurance purposes. Later that afternoon, police responded to a complaint of a suspicious vehicle parked on the road at a rural location east of Holden. The complainant advised there was a vehicle parked on the roadway with no occupants around. While speaking with the complainant the subjects came back to the vehicle and departed the area. The complainant followed the vehicle to a gas station in Holden. The subjects obtained fuel and proceeded to drive westbound out of Holden and the complainant continued to follow the suspect vehicle. Members arrived and conducted a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle. The occupants advised they were looking for the transfer station and they were low on fuel, so they stopped to try and locate someone to help them. The subjects did not commit anything criminal and were advised to leave the area. The complainant was spoken to and advised it was unsafe to follow or approach suspicious people. He was also advised that he could be charged under the criminal code for his actions. In the early morning hours of Dec. 30, police received a report of a vehicle in the ditch on a service road in Viking. While police were enroute to the location a female jumped in front of the police vehicle waving her arms. Police stopped and the female requested Police help push her vehicle out of the ditch. The female was identified as being the driver of the vehicle. She was observed to be showing signs of intoxication so was asked to provide breath samples on the Approved Screening Device (ASD) and did so, registering a “Fail.” She was then arrested for impaired
operation of a motor vehicle. Police proceeded by way of Provincial Sanctions. This was found to be the second IRS suspension, which resulted in the immediate 90-day suspension of her driver’s license, 36month ignition interlock program, as well as a $2,400 fine and the seizure of her vehicle for 30 days. While the subject was in the police vehicle, she was found to be wrapping her sweater around her neck in an attempt to hang herself. Members immediately removed the sweater, and the female was transported to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for further mental health assessment. Later that afternoon, police received a traffic complaint. The complainant advised of a vehicle travelling with an extremely bright light bar on. The complainant stated they had to slow down because it was difficult to see. The suspect vehicle also slowed down and then turned off the light bar. The complainant was unable to provide any further description of the vehicle. Members made patrols and no vehicle was located. On Dec. 31, police re-
sponded to a complaint of an insecure load. The complainant advised of a truck pulling a trailer with bales on it. The bales were not properly secured and appeared they would fall off. The vehicle was located, and the subject was advised to pull off the roadway and reload his bales and have them secured properly. Early that afternoon, police were called to assist EMS with a sudden death in Viking. Police attended and deemed the death nonsuspicious in nature. On January 1st, Police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 14. When members arrived a semi truck and trailer were found in the ditch. The driver and passenger had been transported by EMS to the hospital for further assessment. Police observed the truck crossed the centre line and entered the ditch causing the truck and trailers to roll resting approximately twenty feet from the railroad tracks. The trailer tanks of crude oil did not spill. The truck and trailer companies arranged for the tow and removal of the oil. This matter is still under inves-
tigation. On Jan. 3, police received a complaint of trespassing. The complainant advised a subject is currently staying at an abandoned property. Members attended the property and located a subject; he was advised he could not stay at the abandoned property. The subject advised he would gather his property and make arrangement for a ride to Camrose. On Jan. 4, police responded to a complaint of assault. The complainant advised he got into an argument with his partner and she struck him. Members attended and spoke with the complainant who stated his partner struck him in the head while he was gathering his property and attempting to leave. The subject was located and arrested for assault; she was released from police custody with conditions to have no contact with the victim. During this time period, police also dealt with several motor vehicle collisions involving deer. They also issued violation tickets and warnings for various traffic offences.
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