The Community
Press Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Volume 114, Issue 46 LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO
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This past Victoria Day long weekend marked the season opener for bracket racing out at Forestburgʼs Area 53 Raceway. Racers came out in droves to leave some rubber on the track and beat their best eighth-mile time. See RACING P10.
Daysland Grade 3 students raise funds for Ukrainian refugees Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Learning about the Ukraine is part of the regular Grade 3 curriculum, but the Daysland School Grade 3 class had more than Social Studies on their minds as news of the war was everywhere. As students became aware of the millions of Ukrainian refugees forced to leave the country, they decided they wanted to do something to help. When they learned that the Camrose Refugee Centre had raised enough money locally to sponsor four Ukrainian families to come to Canada, the class started putting out collection jars throughout the school during the month of April, with a goal of raising $200. By the end of April, however, the students had raised $795.35. The school says Providence Place helped by also putting out a collection box. Camrose Refugee Centre’s Becky McCarroll came to the school to accept the donation, also letting the Grade 3 class know what the money would be used for. Examples she gave were the purchase a plane ticket, or to help the newly arrived families settle in. “She reinforced to our Grade 3 class that just because they are small, it doesn’t mean they can’t do big things!” says Lori Robbins, Administrative clerk.
Right: Some of the Daysland Grade 3 class who helped with the fundraiser, along with Becky McCarroll from the Camrose Refugee Centre, who accepted a donation of nearly $800 raised by the class.
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May 2022 Meetings
Looking to do some camping or fishing close to home? Council Meetings
Public Works Updates
Please refer to
www.flagstaff.ab.ca for
Flagstaff County Co ouncil M Meetings eetings aare re conducted the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 9 a.m. unless u otherwise planned.
up-to-date road work happening throughout the County. Dust Suppressant
Council and Committ ommittee meeting agendas aare re aavvailable at the County’’ss websit ebsiite te at: flagstafff fff..a . b.ca/c .ca/council/mee .ca/ council/meeeetings-andminu utes tes
Crews will be spraying strategic locations, arterial residential locations and residential locations with MG 30 dust suppressant in May. All MG 30 dust suppressant applications are dependent on weather conditions.
780-384-4100 1-877-387-4100
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Flagstaff County's campgrounds and parks are all open for the 2022 season!
Learn more at: bit.ly/FlagstaffCampgrounds
Crews will be working on the following shoulder pulling project this week: • East of Alliance on Range Road 113, from Township Road 410 to Secondary Highway 602 for 4.0 miles Once this project has been completed, crews will be working on the following shoulder pulling project: • Northeast of Alliance on Township Road 410 from Range Road 125 to Range Road 123 for 2.0 miles.
Public Works Services Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Closed Noon - 1 p.m.)
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12435 TToownship w Road 4442 PP..O. Box 33558 Sedgew e wi wic icck, AB T0B 4C00
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Please visit the Flagstaff County website at flagstaff.ab.ca for information regarding Gravel Sales, Residential Laneway Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Hamlet Services, and more. Please keep in mind that our seasonal crews will be out working on our roadways and to use extreme caution while travelling on these roads while they are being maintained in any way. We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this season.
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Sedgewick Museum welcomes all to a pre-season fika celebration Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Tuesday, May 17 was the anniversary of Norwegian Independence Day, a 200-year-old tradition that celebrates two major milestones; the signing of the constitution in 1814, and the dissolution of the union with Sweden for an independent Norway in 1905. Given the historical ties to many of Sedgewick and district’s first settlers, Sedgewick Historical Society’s Joan Djos thought it would be a wonderful idea to build multiple displays from various Scandinavian countries, and celebrate the upcoming museum season with a fika. A fika is a time to drink coffee
and spend time together with friends. Djos regaled visitors with stories of fabled Scandinavian creatures, like trolls and the Tomte, and invited visitors to enjoy genuine Scandinavian home-baked goods. According to Djos, the trolls were tricksters, luring men and women alike to marriage before revealing their true natures. Djos told the story of the Tomte, who lived on the farm and could only talk to the animals and small children. The Tomte watched over the family farm. She says early stories from local families tell of Tomte that travelled with the family from Norway to their new homes in Canada.
Visitors could browse through the many exhibits featuring Scandinavian objects, while enjoying some delicious baked goods. Djos says the museum will officially open soon with a grand opening splash, but she wanted to celebrate this special day before the normal season got underway.
Mischievous trolls are the cornerstone of Nordic legends, including magic beings called Troblins, who love to stir up trouble for humans.
Right: This colourful display came directly from the Scandanavian factory where the carved horses are hand painted.
Left: The Tomte of lore protects your farm and household from accidents and disasters, but demands respect. Able to be seen and speak to the farm animals and children only, the tomte is capricious and easily offended, by rudeness or laziness. Local stories say some tomten followed homesteaders from their native land to their new homes in Canada. Below: The Sedgewick Museumʼs fika last Wednesday, May 17, featured an abundance of home-made scandanavian favourites. Museum displays featured all things Scandanavian to celebrate the heritage of many Sedgewick and district families.