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10th Annual Brettzky’s Hockey Challenge provides donations to community groups

This year has been the culmination of a highly successful 10-year run for the Brettzky Hockey Challenge. The Brettzky gave out donations on Thursday, Nov. 20 to many different groups and organizations, with remarks from Todd Ritchie of the committee being made acknowledging all the work by many volunteers going into this yearly endeavour.

“The Brettzky” was started in 2015 by Brett Sutter in Calgary. It was moved to Viking in 2016 with KidSport Alberta being the primary beneficiary.

In 2017, the Brettzky committee was formed with the intent of keeping all the money raised in the community for local organizations. The Committee’s mandate is to provide funds to support youth sports and activities, as well as organizations that contribute to the wellness of the community in the Viking area.

Since 2017, The Brettzky has raised and donated over $480,000 to groups in the community, and organizers are pleased to be able to pro-

vide so much financial support to local community groups.

“2025 is a record year for the annual fundraiser with $102,000 in donations going to 33 different local organizations,” said Ritchie.

The Brettzky organizing committee deserves the community’s gratitude for the planning and effort that this annual event involves. We have a diverse board with people bringing different talents and backgrounds to our committee.

Gratitude also goes out to all the amazing sponsors, both individual and businesses, who continue to support the Brettzky.

The foundation of The Brettzky is a men’s hockey tournament with over 170 players who each year participate. Your “talents” continue to entertain all the Brettzky fans.

Community volunteers are vital to The Brettzky, and each year there are over 150 of them helping to make the event a successful one. That includes those

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Vegreville company fined for workplace accident in Viking

Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter

Alberta OHS advised Tuesday, Nov. 25 that HCL Site Services Ltd. as an employer, pled guilty on Nov. 20 in the Sherwood Park Court

of Justice to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing to ensure the health and safety of a worker.

The Crown withdrew five other counts.

OHS says the charges

stemmed from an incident that occured on a sewer line restoration site in Viking on Aug. 19, 2022, where a worker was seriously injured after a partial trench collapse.

The company was

fined $100,000, including the victim fine surcharge, by the court.

Both the Crown and the company have up to 30 days to appeal either the conviction or the penalty.

“Alberta’s OHS laws

set basic health and safety rules for workplaces across the province.

They provide guidance for employers to help them ensure their workplaces are as healthy and safe as pos-

sible while providing rights and protections for workers. Charges under OHS laws may be laid when failing to follow the rules results in a fatality or serious injury.”

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Holden resident requests checkstop in area during holidays

Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Holden resident Leanne Levy met with Holden Council during their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 17 to ask if Council would consider writing a letter to the Tofield RCMP to see if they would set up check stops in the area, especially during the holiday season.

“I'm here today to ask for your support as our Village Council to submit a formal request to the Tofield RCMP detachment to conduct an impaired driving check stop during the Christmas and New Year season,” she said.

Levy said that Holden has a number of repeat offenders who consistently drive impaired in the village and on nearby highways and rural roads.

“This happens all year long, and if I were to name these individuals, you may be shocked, or maybe not, because you would probably know them,” she said.

Levy said that she spoke with a member of the Tofield RCMP detachment earlier this summer who told her that a check stop in Holden has been on their radar, but Levy said there hasn’t been any since then.

“We have a number of events in Holden that are organized during the Christmas season. These events involved alcohol, and in the past I've personally seen individuals who consume alcohol to a degree of impairment and then enter their vehicle and just drive home,” Levy said.

Levy said that 51 Ave. is often used as the exit route out of the village, to get to secondary highway 855.

“Then they take the first township road, head east or west, and they completely disappear,” she said.

Levy suggested that if a check stop were set up near the village lagoon, which is about halfway

between the village limits and Twp Rd 494 on Hwy 855, she believes that the repeat offenders would likely be caught.

Levy said she has asked the Vegreville, Viking, and Tofield detachments for their statistics on impaired driving charges from 2024 and to date for 2025, but has yet to hear back.

“I'm prepared to spend my own funds to obtain the statistics through a FOIP request to prove to you just how many or how few offenders are actually being caught

and charged with impaired driving,” Levy said.

Village Administration provided Levy with a copy of the quarterly report the Village received from the Tofield detachment, which indicated there were three roadside suspensions for alcohol in 2025 so far, four in 2024 and in 2023, nine in 2022, and five in 2021.

“Will you please support my idea and put forward a motion for the Village of Holden to contact the RCMP to get a

check stop put in place over this coming holiday season,” Levy asked.

Mayor Carl Marsh said that he agreed with Levy’s statements.

“Every single word of it made sense to me. I can't argue with any of it. Personally, I agree with you, for the record,” Marsh said.

Deputy Mayor Tyler Beckett moved that Council make an official request to the RCMP that they would conduct a drug and alcohol enforcement stop during the holiday season, which was passed.

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Motion to stop Viking councillors attending closed sessions remotely defeated

Patricia Harcourt Editor

The new Viking Council considered a motion to prevent councillors from participating in closed sessions via electronic means instead of in person.

However, council rejected the idea at their Monday, Nov. 17 meeting after discussing the issues of confidentiality and integrity.

The previous council prior to the municipal election had given first and second reading to an amended bylaw 2025-722 on the motion.

But to pass all three readings at one meeting

required a unanimous vote to proceed, and Jamie Buttner, who was then mayor, refused to vote in favour thereby preventing a third reading at that October meeting.

He later explained that he felt more discussion was needed before passing the bylaw amendment, and this took place Nov. 17 with the new council.

The bylaw, called Council Meeting Attendance Requirements, will now remain unchanged.

The change would have been to Section 10 of the bylaw and would have required “the physical presence during the

in-session portions of council meetings for members to be considered in attendance.”

The report to council stated that the proposed amendment was meant “to address the importance of in-camera sessions by ensuring full participation of council members, enhancing confidentiality and deliberation quality.”

It was also suggested “to align best practices for governance and supports equitable management among elected officials.”

And although the current bylaw allows for full electronic attendance for council meetings including closed

sessions, council was asked to consider that this “may hinder comprehensive participation and confidentiality for sensitive topics.

“The amendment seeks to refine attendance protocols to maintain this integrity,” explains the report on the proposed change.

Councillor Tim Goodison made the motion for third reading, recommending the amended bylaw proceed with the change to prevent the participation of councillors in closed sessions when not physically present.

However, Deputy Mayor Judy Acres spoke to oppose the motion,

stating: “I would like to speak vehemently in opposition to this.”

While she called the intent of the motion “admirable,” Acres felt that there was nothing productive in omitting a councillor from an incamera session.

She also questioned how this would enhance confidentiality.

As for the amendment supporting more equitable engagement by councillors, Acres said it “does the opposite of that.”

Being able to participate via electronics has been very helpful for her, giving examples of times of illness or being stuck in a snowstorm, she said.

And, as an elected official, she takes an oath of confidentiality, and “I take it seriously.”

She also took exception, she said, “to someone saying they don’t trust me (participating in a council meeting) while sitting in my living room.”

Acres also objected to vetoing someone (from participating) and questioning their integrity, Trust is necessary that councillors don’t tell other people what has transpired in a closed session, whether they are participating in person or via electronics, Acres said.

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On Nov. 17, police received a complaint of a theft of a coinbox from a local carwash. This matter is still under investigation.

That afternoon, police received a complaint of an abandoned truck left in an alley in Viking. Members contacted the registered owner who stated it had broken down, and he was making arrangements to have it moved.

On Nov. 18, police received a complaint of mischief to a motor vehicle. The complainant advised his tires had been slashed while he was parked at the Walmart in South Edmonton Common. The complainant’s information was obtained and forwarded to Edmonton Police Service for their follow up.

That afternoon, police responded to a 911 call at a local business. Police spoke with the occupants who stated it was a misdial. There was no emergency.

In the early morning hours of Nov. 19, police received a complaint of a theft of a sport utility vehicle. The vehicle was parked at a local business and when the owner returned to work, he was unable to locate his vehicle.

On Nov. 21, Lloydminster RCMP advised they located the vehicle in Lloydminster with four male occupants. 26-year-old

Kendall Cardinal, 25year-old Kyle Cardinal, 21-year-old Dennis Chief, and 34-year-old Norman Chief have been charged with several weapons offences and possession of stolen property. They will be appearing in court in Lloydminster later in December.

On Nov. 19, police received a request to conduct a wellbeing check on a driver in a vehicle parked on Highway 36. The complainant advised the driver appeared to be reclined in the vehicle while it was running. Members attended the location, and the vehicle was not located. The driver of the vehicle was determined and contacted; they were returning from work and stopped to rest because they were tired. The complainant was updated.

On Nov. 20, police received a complaint of an oversize load travelling on Highway 26 in foggy conditions. Members located the company parked in Viking due to the poor weather conditions. The supervisor was spoken to and warned about travelling in the fog. The complainant was updated.

That same morning, police received a complaint of a theft from a motor vehicle at rural location east of Viking. The complainant advised his vehicle was

broken into, hunting knives and a lottery ticket were stolen. Video surveillance was obtained but there was no clear video of the suspects. There was no evidence left behind to further the investigation.

That evening police received a complaint regarding ownership of property. The complainant advised he had been receiving calls from an ex-partner regarding the property. Both parties spoken to and agreed to stop contacting one another. They were advised the matter is civil in nature and to contact their lawyers.

On Nov. 21, police were contacted regarding a strike taking place, and the picket line was to be set up at t be at the Viking Health Centre. Members advised, no issues were encountered.

Early the same morning, police were notified by a subject that their

vehicle will be parked at a local business while they are away for a few days. Members were advised of the vehicle.

That same morning, police received a complaint of a theft of fuel from a rural location east of Viking. There was no surveillance on site and no witnesses.

Early that afternoon police received a complaint of an erratic driver travelling westbound on Highway 14. Members were not in a location to intercept, so the Tofield RCMP were advised of the complaint.

Also this day, police learned of a subject who had failed to attend Viking Detachment to provide their fingerprints in relation to a charge they were facing. A warrant for his arrest is being sought. Upon arrest, he will be facing an additional charge for failing to attend under the Identification

Criminal Act.

That afternoon, police received a complaint of an offensive sign on town property. Police located the residence and found the sign to be within the occupant’s property. The complainant was updated. In the early morning hours of Nov. 22, police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 14. Police located a sedan that had entered the ditch and

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Viking Legion’s In Lieu of Christmas Cards campaign is back

The annual In Lieu of Christmas Cards campaign by the Viking Legion has begun with boxes set out last week in various locations in Viking, including The Weekly Review office.

Every year this campaign is a chance for people to give to the community in lieu of sending Christmas cards to their friends and family. People have until the deadline day of Tuesday, Dec. 16 to get their names and donations into one of the many locations where the boxes have been placed.

The names of donors will be published in The Weekly Review in the Dec. 22 Christmas edition of the paper under the “Community Christmas Card” title.

The donation boxes are easy to recognize with decorations and envelopes at these many locations in Viking in order to facilitate those who want to donate. The Legion uses these donated funds from the donors for work in the community and for those who are less fortunate within our midst.

When you hear the phrase notwithstanding clause, do your eyes glaze over? Well, they shouldn’t, because these two simple words can have a profound impact on your rights and mine, and we all need to understand them with absolute clarity.

The notwithstanding clause is the legal switch our provincial government just flipped to suspend teachers’ charter rights. By invoking the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work, the government has admitted—plainly and unapologetically—that its Bill 2, the Back to School Act, violates teachers’ constitutional rights.

This is not just an attack on teachers. When the government decides that our fundamental rights are conditional, and that those rights can be erased with the stroke of a pen when

OPINION

they become inconvenient, it’s an attack on every Albertan who believes in democracy and equity.

All Albertans should have the right to negotiate a fair contract without being sent back to work and fined if they do not comply. The right to bargain collectively is protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The government knows this. That’s why it used the notwithstanding clause -- to avoid being held accountable in court. This is a deliberate move to silence workers and override decades of legal precedent.

When it was first introduced, the notwithstanding clause was meant to be used sparingly, as a safety valve in exceptional circumstances. It was never designed to be a tool of political convenience or a weapon to end uncomfortable conversations. Yet this is

exactly how the government has chosen to use it.

Throughout our 22-day strike, teachers stood strong, not just for ourselves but also for the 720,000 students we serve and the very future of public education in Alberta. Classrooms are overcrowded. Resources are stretched thin. Alberta spends less per student than any other province in Canada. Bill 2 does nothing to fix this crisis.

The government has argued that Bill 2 is about protecting students by reopening classrooms, but let’s remember that the overcrowded and under supported conditions in those classrooms are the result of the government’s failure to adequately plan for and support these very same students. Legislating compliance may refill classrooms with teachers and

Albertans must stand up - because our rights are on the line

students, but it will empty them of morale, of dignity and of the goodwill that keeps our schools thriving. To parents across Alberta: your voices matter. You know as well as we do what underfunded schools look like. You’ve seen the impact of growing class sizes, fewer supports and limited resources. You’ve supported us through this strike, and now we ask you to take the next step. Call your MLA. Write to the premier. Demand that this government repeal this legislation, and demand an investment in the future of our children.

Jason Schilling Jason Schilling is the president of the Alberta Teachers’ Association and has taught in Alberta’s public education system for nearly 25 years.

Holden Christmas Market draws a large crowd

Holden's annual Christmas market drew a large crowd to the Community Hall on Saturday, Nov. 22. The hall was filled with vendors and the Holden Seniors Club ran the concession serving pulled pork, hot dogs, and numerous kinds of pie.

Viking Christmas Market has 44 vendors booked

Submitted

The Viking Health Centre Auxiliary is busy getting ready for their Christmas Market on Dec. 4.

Our auxilians are looking forward to this year’s market. We have 44 vendors booked including some new vendors.

Tupperware, Osbourne Books, Chicken Jerky, Ukrainian food, Wood works, Popcorn, Sock Jockey, Artwork, Watkins, Chocolates and many more great gift ideas.

The Christmas Market is a fundraiser for the

Auxiliary.

Funds raised at the Christmas Market last year funded the purchase of a Mayo Stand for the Viking Health Centre Operating Room. The Mayo stand ($917) is made of stainless steel and consists of two parts – a tray for instruments and the stand, in which the height can be adjusted.

Funds raised in 2025 from the Spring Strawberry Tea, Christmas Market and Tree of Lights will go towards the purchase of an Intravenous Cart for the Viking Health Centre Nursing Unit.

The Royal Canadian Legion Viking Branch #81 would like to Thank all that attended our Remembrance Day Ceremony.

A special Thank You to the Flagstaff Scottish Club/Battle River Pipes & Drums for Piper Kari Fox-Newby marching us in and out of the ceremony.

Thank You to Jan Nordstrom for the music. Thank You to the Viking RCMP members who attended.

To Mad Platter Catering for the delicious meal. For those who attended the Supper, thank you. It was a great community event.

Please refer to the Classified Ad section in this paper for more deals. See you at the Market.

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“I’m the one who brought this forward,” said Buttner, stating technology was a major issue on the previous council.

Buttner added that he didn’t disagree with

Acres, but felt more discussion was needed.

Another stated that councillors need to be in a private space when participating in a closed session if not physically present.

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Another stated that with the integrity of the people currently on council, he would not support the motion.

Acres agreed with the comment that council-

lors participating electronically should put themselves in a private space when in closed sessions, but felt the motion was “too blanket” in nature.

The motion for third and final reading of the bylaw amendment was then defeated. Councillors will still be able to attend closed sessions (in-camera) via electronic means going forward.

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County Reeve Hrabec joins Rural Municipalities of Alberta board

Beaver County Reeve Gene Hrabec has been elected to the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) Board of Directors.

He joins three other new members of the board and four returning members for the 2025-2026 RMA year. Hrabec was also successful in being elected District 5 Director based on outcomes of the VicePresident elections and the conclusion of current terms.

“These leaders will play a key role in representing

their communities and working with RMA’s leadership to address the evolving needs of rural municipalities across Alberta,” stated a Nov. 20 RMA news release.

Also elected as directors were Stettler County Reeve Larry Clarke for District 2, and Newell County Deputy Reeve Kelly Christman for District 1. Hrabec, in his first term as Reeve of Beaver County, joins fellow Board of Directors for the upcoming year, President Kara Westerlund of Brazeau County, VicePresident Jason Schneider of Vulcan County, Kelly Christman of Newell County (District 1 Director),

Larry Clark of Stettler County (District 2 Director), Josh Bishop of Wetaskiwin County (District 3 Director), Karen Rosvold of Grande Prairie County (District 4 Director), as well as Gene Hrabec of Beaver County (District 5 Director).

The RMA says it “remains steadfast in its mission to empower Alberta’s rural municipalities through advocacy, collaboration and valued business services.

“With a blend of new and returning board members, the RMA will continue championing policies to promote sustainable growth and support effective local governance.”

Payment of Accounts Policy amendments adopted by council

Patricia Harcourt

Amendments to Policy #Corp-0619 - Payment of Accounts were adopted by Beaver County Council at their Nov. 5 regular meeting.

The policy was introduced by Ryan Arndt, General Manager of Corporate Services, who explained that the Municipal Government Act requires documents, cheques, and negotiable instruments be signed or authorized by the Reeve or by another person

authorized by Council; and, by a designated officer; or, by a designated officer to act alone if so authorized by Council.

Previously, the policy authorized the Reeve or Deputy Reeve to sign cheques. The Acting Reeve was not named in the policy but was authorized by motion in 2023 to also have signing authority.

Arndt asked council to approve the addition of a third signing authority in the policy.

“Administration recommends that the Payment of

Accounts Policy be amended to include the Acting Reeve so that all cheque signing authority is included in one document,” said Arndt.

“The policy has also been amended to enable a senior manager who is in an Acting role for the chief administrative officer (CAO, Assistant CAO or the General Manager of Corporate Services) to be authorized to sign cheques.”

A motion made by Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1) to pass the policy carried unanimously.

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Claystone Waste motion carries odour issues over into new administration

Beaver County Council met in closed session at their regular meeting in October to discuss odour complaints levelled against the Claystone Waste Ltd. landfill and compost facility northeast of Ryley.

The meeting was held before the Oct. 20 municipal elections turned Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3 councillor) into the county’s new reeve. It was an election issue that is still being considered by council post-election as motions made Oct. 8 serve to carry the issue through to the new administration.

The motion by Hrabec (Division 3) stated that council direct administration to review the potential for options related to odour management under the two development permits issued by Beaver County for Claystone Waste’s compost facility (the original development permit #020020-21-D0059 and the expansion permit

Patricia Harcourt

The Tofield and Area Health Foundation sent a letter to Beaver County thanking council for the funding received annually from the county.

The letter was received by council at the Nov. 5 regular meeting, and stated: “Our mission is to preserve and enhance the role of the Tofield Health Centre and associated providers of health care services in Tofield, Ryley, Holden, Beaver County, and surrounding communities,” It was signed by Brenda Chehade, Vice-Chair of the foundation.

At the county meeting, Councillor Kevin Smook (Division 1)said he would ask on behalf of council for representatives of the Tofield and Area Health Foundation

#020020-25-D0003), including the use of a third party air quality professional.

The motion also asked administration to verify the status of Claystone Waste’s compost facility expansion and its odour management plans, and report to council.

This motion following closed session discussion was carried by the former council at the October meeting. It will be up to the new administration and council to follow up on the motion.

At the October meeting, Terry and Gerald Penner had discussed their concerns regarding odour issues as a neighbour of Claystone Waste’s facility.

“We formally request that Beaver County Council allocate funding to engage a qualified third party environmental firm to conduct independent off-site quality and odour testing at locations impacted by the landfill and compost site,” said Gerald Penner, in his written submission.

The Penners stated they belonged to a newly formed group called the Citizens Against Compost Expansion at Claystone Waste.

“We’re adamantly opposed to Claystone’s application,” he said, stating the facility could not control the odours already emitting from the site and they are “appalled” it wants to expand two to three times larger.

A letter from Mark and Leanne Ewert of Ewert Family Farms had been reviewed by council as well. “Our life has become very miserable with the increase in compost received,” at Claystone, said the Ewerts. “Claystone has not been able to manage the nauseating odours that frequently drift to our yard…(and) has openly admitted to us they are not able to get the smell under control.”

These concerns and others expressed at previous meetings resulted in the motion by Hrabec for administration to review

options for odour management regarding county development permits and the verifying of Claystone’s facility expansion and odour management plans.

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Kayleena Spiess explained the development process while noting that the development permit for the expansion has already been issued, and the county had received no submissions either for or against the expansion at the time.

She realized those ratepayers opposing the expansion were “frustrated,” but the county did not receive any appeals from the public at that time.

And, odour mitigation is still possible but council will need time to explore parameters, she said. “There’s a lot of misinformation…. We can’t go against our land use bylaws (in approval of an application).”

“This is a permitted use under the land use bylaw,” said Deborah Juch, General Manager for Community Services for Beaver County. “Therefore the county was obligated to permit it…. There were no objections filed to the county.”

And an odour maintenance plan is a condition of the permit, said Juch.

But Kevin Smook, Division 1 councillor, who was reeve at that pre-election meeting, said the people were making “a plea for help,” adding: “We want peace and harmony but they would like to see some accountability,” for what is happening.

He added the delegates are asking for financial assistance and recognition of what they are going through.

“Claystone needs to fix this,” said then Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (Division 3), currently the county’s new reeve. Claystone has started to work on fixing the issues

and the facility needs a better communication strategy going forward. He also said it was “hard to speak to these issues due to confidentiality issues and legislation.” But people have written letters and shown up at council, and Hrabec said he “thinks council has heard them loud and clear.”

The Penners asked: “How much do we have to deal with? How much smell is okay? ...We want to contribute to the community and enjoy our yard.”

When Juch said that an odour management plan would tell how much smell is too much, Gerald Penner replied: “Claystone tests up to 150 metres but that is still on their property,” and it needs to be tested further afield on other people’s property.

Further consultations into the future were promised before the meeting broke up.

to attend a meeting of the Governance and Priorities Committee (GPC) to hear how the funds granted by the county are being used by the foundation. Smook

represents the county on the foundation board.

The county provides a per capita grant every year to health foundations based in Tofield and Viking.

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who operated the time clock, bartended, provided security, sold merchandise, prepared the

meal, set up or cleaned up the multiplex, or helped out on the ice at the Brettzky Hockey Camp.

“The Brettzky is a community event and can’t be put on without the support of all the groups involved who stepped

up to volunteer,” said Ritchie.

“Finally, a special thank you to Brett Sutter and the Sutter family for continuing to support this event.

“It is amazing support from an amazing family,” Ritchie said.

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THE HIGHWAY 14 REGIONAL WATER SERVICES COMMISSION has been notified by STRATHCONA COUNTY, of $0.07/cubic meter increase in the water rate effective January 1, 2026. The Commission’s water rates will reflect this increase effective January 1, 2026 on the January month end utility bills. Changes to rates are as follows:

• Distribution Commodity Rate has been increased from $5.68/m3 to $5.75/m3.

• Bulk Commodity Rate has been increased from $4.80/m3 to $4.87/m3.

• Transmission Rate has been increased from $0.79/m3 to $0.84/m3.

• Truck Fill Rate has been increased from $7.48/m3 to $7.55/m3.

The Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission can be contacted at 1-866-333-3791 during regular office hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Ella Thompson of Camrose, Alberta passed away on November 20, 2025 in Camrose at the age of 96 years. She was the youngest of five children, born to Ole and Karen Loken on July 2, 1929. She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers Gulbrand (1997) Edward (1987), two sisters Lily Bohmer (2013) Helga Jacobs (2015) and husband Edward Thompson in 2013.

Ella is survived by her three children Noella Joy, Karen (Knute), James (Corinne); six grandchildren Austen (Nicole), Parker, Anna, Willow (Noel), Siri (Dawid), Clark (Maddy) and seven great-grandchildren Ella, Kenna, Quinn, Kore, Sigrid, Rowan and Soren.

After marriage in

1953, Ella and Ed farmed near Viking, AB until 1972.

Then they were employed in Camrose for 13 years. Ella was the first social worker hired at Rosehaven Care Centre and Edward was an orderly for Bethany Care Centre.

After early retirement, Ella and Ed sold clothes for Patricia Fashions at care centres for four years and assisted their son on the farm.

They travelled to Norway for their 25th and 40th anniversaries, which included a bus tour to parts of Europe and a bicycle team in the Netherlands for 10 days with an Elderhostel group. This was followed by travelling in a camper van to HLLBC for Bible Camp weeks and many Southern gospel weekends in Alberta every summer.

Their 50th anniversary was held at HLLBC in conjunction with a family reunion. The 60th anniversary was located at CLBI for the weekend in 2013.

Ella and Ed moved from their home in Camrose to Lakeside

IRMA NEWS

The Senior Aces had a 5-4 win over Sedgewick on Friday. The arena was busy all weekend with a successful U13, U15 and U18 Ice Queens tournament.

We wish Linda Pomeroy all the best in her new home at Points

West in Wainwright. Birthday greetings go out this week to Netta Greening who celebrates on Friday.

There will be live music at the New Horizons on Thursday, Nov. 27. Ladies are invited to a festive Christmas evening at Avonglen Church on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.

The annual general meeting of the Irma Agricultural Society is Monday, Dec. 1 at the Ag Hall.

Santa Day will be Saturday, Dec. 13 and the Parade of Lights will be Wednesday, Dec. 17 this year.

Ella Thompson OBITUARIES

Village in 1998, and lived there for 15 years.

After Ed’s death in 2013, Ella lived at Lakeside until moving to Deer Meadows July 1, 2019. She was very blessed to live next door to her dear friend, Don Olson for 6 years. They too, enjoyed Southern gospel concerts and driving around the countryside exploring

different towns and places of interest.

We are so grateful to Don for his loving care and support for Mom when she experienced failing health in recent years.

She moved to the Seasons in April, 2025 and Bethany Meadows in July, 2025. We are thankful for the caring staff and personal care

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5

that she received at both of these care centres.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Camrose, Alberta with Pastor Jeremy Osterwalder officiating. Cremation has taken place and inurnment at the Golden Valley Cemetery in Viking will take place

at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to CLBI or Hastings Lake Lutheran Bible Camp.

Arrangements by Weber Funeral Home office@

weberfuneralhome.ca

weberfuneralhome.ca

Tofield 780-662-3959

Camrose 780-672-3131

CHRISTMAS Crossroads at the MainStreetKillam

FREE KIDS MOVIE LIVING ROOM THEATRE 2 PM PICTURES WITH SANTA LIVING ROOM THEATRE 4-6:30 PM festival OF trees/gingerbread display

LIVING ROOM THEATRE 4-7PM, Vote for your favourite - proceeds to Food Bank PARADE OF LIGHTS 7PM

COOKIE DECORATING FCAL 4-7 PM

LETTERS TO SANTA & FOOD BANK DROP-OFF ATB 5-7PM

family christmas crafts KILLAM LIBRARY 4:30-6:30PM

BONFIRE HOSTED BY A2Z SAFETY BESIDE GUARDIAN DRUGS 5-8PM CHRISTMAS GOODIES KILLAM SENIORS CENTRE 5-7PM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

money for Building Bridges program and food for Flagstaff Food Bank festival OF trees/gingerbread display

LIVING ROOM THEATRE 10-3, Vote for your favourite - proceeds to Food Bank Living Room Kids Community Theatre 6PM

PRESENTING “THREE WEE KINGS” LIVING ROOM THEATRE - ALL WELCOME - ADMISSION BY DONATION

Killam Chamber of Commerce Presents poster and advertising by The Community Press

$20/wk for the

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Adopt Someone Special Help bring joy to those in need by providing a surprise gift. Each $17 sponsorship provides a gift wrapped Mary Kay Mint Bliss foot lotion, and fuzzy socks! Sponsor 3 or more at $15 each. Contact Sonya Martens 780-240-4605 www.marykay.ca/smartens TM47-50p

CARD OF THANKS

A sincere thank you for all who came personally and online which made my 99th birthday party so special.

On Saturday, the residents of the Lodge enjoyed birthday cake and ice cream in my honour.

On Sunday, Golden Valley Church found family members and special friends, reminiscing of years past. Many happy memories were enjoyed.

My heart was touched to see family and friends from far and near. Your friendships are so important in my life.

More birthday cake and ice cream and a table of Norwegian delicacies and other treats were enjoyed.

Thanks girls, it looked great.

What a wonderful way to spend time with dear friends. Photo opportunity caused a lot of laughter, me wearing a banner which read “99 Fabulous.” Thanks also for the lovely gifts.

Love to all, it was a great day. Eunice Gulbraa

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COMING EVENTS

Lougheed Christmas Market and Turkey Dinner, November 30th

Lougheed Community Hall. Christmas Market- 10:00-3:00; Dinner 11:30-1:30 This event is a fundraiser for the Hall.

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VIKING HEALTH CENTRE AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS MARKET

Thursday, December 4 11 am to 5 pm

Viking Community Hall

Lunch available for purchase Great Christmas ideas, Crafts, Baking, Gifts, Décor & more

To reserve table, call Kim 780-385-0902

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Christmas Senior Supper at the Viking Senior Centre

Sunday, December 7

Doors open 5 pm. Supper at 6pm. $25 per person.

Following entertainment and cards to play. Call by December 1 to RSVP at 780-336-2678.

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Round Hill Christmas Market

Monday, December 8 from 5-7pm at Round Hill Community Hall

For a table call or text Terry 780-678-6131 TM47-48c ————————————————

DaysArts presents as part of their 2025-26 Concert Series John Wort Hannam Wednesday, December 3 at 7:30 pm. Daysland Palace Theatre

For more information and tickets contact Sharon 780-374-2403 email info@daysarts.ca

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You are invited to attend the Sedgewick SDA Church's Annual Christmas Concert "There Was A Baby" December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Luncheon to Follow Blue Sign - 42031 - RR 131 Come let us adore HIM!

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Soup, Sandwich, & Dessert

Please join us on Thurs. Nov. 27 11am-1pm $13/person

Hamburger or chicken noodle

For takeout or delivery call Susan 780-288-1099 before noon on Wed. Nov. 26. Tofield Golden Club 5004-54 Ave. Tofield, AB

Killam Baptist Church Christmas Supper and Program, Sunday, December 7th at the Killam Community Hall. Doors open at 5pm, Supper at 5:30pm. Special guests "The Farmer and Adele" will bring a program of Western Gospel music. All ages welcome. For tickets, please call the church 780-385-3607 ————————————————

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Turkey BINGO

Monday Dec 1st

Galahad Agriplex at 7:00 PM 15 Go-Go Bingos, 1 Bonanza, 1 Door Prize. Master Card $5.00

Toonie Clothing Sale. Friday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to Noon. Daysland United Church

Sedgewick Farmers Bonspiel Dec 9 - 12th.

Late afternoon/evening draws with meals provided. Mens/Ladies/Mixed welcome! Call (780) 385-4501

FOR SALE

Steel Seacan Storage 10ft x 40ft, 3 Double Doors White. Year 2024. No Rust nor Damage. Original Owner. Seacan condition will compliment all Yardsites Located: Lamont / Bruderheim $9,800. Ph: 780 940 2984 39/51p

Saskatoons, frozen, 4 litre bags, $25.00. Call or text 780-893-5490. Delivery possible.

FOR RENT

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For Rent

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HELP WANTED

The Round Hill Ag Society is looking for a Facilities Caretaker. Full details are available at www.RoundHillHall.ca. Applications may be sent to RHAgSociety@gmail.com

Closing date Dec. 6, 2025 TM47-48c

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Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Since the beginning of October, students at Holden Rural Academy (HRA) worked hard to raise a total of $9,680 for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation before Nov. 4, with the motivation to see staff members’ hair dyed pink at certain increments on the fundraiser thermometer.

HRA Educational Assistant and fundraiser organizer Ray Vanstone said that he thought that raising money for the Stollery

would be a great community building activity for the students to participate in.

“I wanted to try to build up school spirit and get HRA out into the community, so that people can see that we care about our community,” Vanstone said.

HRA’s goal was $2,000 and Vanstone said he never imagined they would raise over $9,000.

“At the beginning it was a little slow, and I thought that maybe two grand was a little high, but then it snowballed from there, and took off. I’m really im-

pressed at how everybody stepped up, helped out, spread the word, and thank you to those who got their hair dyed too,” he said.

The first line at $250 would see a grade 12 student get her hair dyed pink, Vanstone at $500, teacher Miss Julia Hoffman at $1,000, maintenance man Kory Keohane at $1,500, and Principal Brent Anderson would have his hair dyed if the student body could raise $2,000.

At the celebration and hair dyeing assembly held Thursday, Nov. 20, Ander-

son said that he soon told the students that the line with his name was actually a moving target.

“I would like to say that, on behalf of the staff, I'm amazed that you raised $9,680. For a school of this size to hit that target is unbelievable,” he said.

Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation Youth Philanthropy Advisor Tannis Tulis was present at the assembly and expressed gratitude and amazement at the student’s accomplishment.

“It’s amazing to see

what a small but mighty school can do and the impact that we can have at the hospital,” Tulis said.

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Recall petitions issued for six more Alberta MLAs

Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter

There are presently nine active recall petitions that have been approved through Elections Alberta for provincial UCP MLAs. Recall is a process to remove a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from office between elections by collecting sufficient signatures in the Member’s electoral division.

The number of signatures required is determined by the number of people who voted in the most recent provincial election. Sixty per cent of the number of people who voted must sign the petition.

The first one was initiated Oct. 14, by Jennifer Yeremiy, to recall Education Minister

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rolled. The driver was being assessed by EMS, an Alcohol Screening Device was administered to the driver, and a zero reading was produced. The driver was transported to the hospital for further assessment. Fatigue is believed

Demetrios Nicolaides in Calgary Bow. The number of signatures required for this petition to pass would be 16,006. The signatures must be collected by Jan. 21.

Yeremiy says in the application, “His [Demetrios] record demonstrates a clear failure to support public education....” citing support of charter-private school funding increase from $42 million in 2022 to $561 million by 2027. The application also says “Mr. Nicolaides continues to dismiss Alberta’s role in promoting fossil fuel disinformation in schools across the country,” as another reason why, in Yeremiy’s opinion, his recall is warranted.

Members are allowed to submit a statement in response to the applica-

to be a factor in this collision.

That afternoon, police assisted Viking Fire and Rescue, which had responded to a bale fire. Police attended and assisted with extinguishing the fire. The owner advised they had been burning material and thought the fire had been put out.

On Nov. 23, police received a complaint of mischief. The complainant

tion for recall petition. Nicolaides did that, and said in his statement, “A recall of an MLA should not proceed when the stated reason is dissatisfaction with government policy rather than a failure in the member’s core duties.” He went on to say that “Using the recall process to overturn an election based on policy disagreements undermines stable governance and the electoral process. Recalls should be reserved for breaches of public trust, ethical violations, or dereliction of duty, not a shortcut to trigger a new election over political differents. This recall targets the governing party, not the individual.”

A second October petition was approved Oct. 22, from Derek Keenan against MLA Angela Pitt

advised a male subject was at a residence in Viking causing damage. Police attended the residence and noted several household items strewn throughout the residence.

A 43-year-old male was located and arrested for mischief and resisting arrest. He was held in custody to answer to a Judicial Interim Hearing.

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for Airdrie-East. This petition would require 14,813 signatures by Feb. 3 to pass.

An application by Casey Klein was approved Nov. 10 for MLA Nolan Dyck of Grande Prairie, which requires the collection of 9,427 signatures by Feb. 19.

A fourth application was made by Serenity Shalev on Nov. 14 for MLA Myles McDougall of Calgary-Fish Creek, which will require 15,454 signatures by Feb. 22.

Speaker of the Leg. Ric McIver, MLA for CalgaryHays is also under a recall petition, by Oana Uritescu, approved Nov. 14. It requires 12,820 signatures by Feb. 22. McIvor also issued a statement in response to the application, saying, in part: “This

recall effort is not about my conduct; it's a coordinated attempt to overturn democratic elections.:

A recall petition application for Muhammad Yaseen, MLA for CalgaryNorth, was approved Nov. 14, put forward by Siobhan Cooksley. This petition will required 9,503 signatures by Feb. 22.

Melissa Craig put forward an application for recall of Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Indigenous Relations and MLA for Calgary-North West. To be successful, it will require 14,833 signatures by Feb. 22.

Minister of Agriculture

RJ Sigurdson, MLA for Highwood, has had a petition for recall put forward by Molly Metcalf. This petition will require

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15,788 signatures by Feb. 22.

Minister of Service Alberta Dale Nally, MLA for Morinville-St. Albert, is the final MLA where a recall application has been submitted, in this case by Joshua Eberhart; approved Nov. 14, and requiring 15,700 signatures by Feb. 22.

The application fee for initiating a recall petition is $500 which is refundable.

The Recall Act does not allow authorized participants, either the petition applicant or their registered canvassers, to access the List of Electors.

Read the full applications and Member statements for each petition at: elections.ab.ca/recallinitiative/recall/ current-recall-petitions/

In the November 19 edition of The Weekly Review, in the article entitled ‘New Holden fire hall build underway,’ it was incorrectly stated that Beaver Emergency Services Commission (BESC) manages five fire stations, which unintentionally excluded the Bruce Fire Department. BESC manages six stations: Tofield, Ryley, Holden, Bruce, Viking, and Kinsella. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

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Caribou Publishing papers raised nearly $30,000 in for Banks at

Caribou Publishing papers raised nearly $30,000 in 2024 for Local Food Banks at Christmastime!

We never keep a dime, we don’t pay ourselves an administration fee. It all goes to the cause! We never keep a dime, we don’t pay ourselves an administration fee. It all goes to the cause!