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100+ Women Who Care group hits $200k mark
Leslie Cholowsky Editor
As they begin their fifth year of operations, the 100+ Women Who Care in Flagstaff County have hit over $200,000 in donations to local organizations, $200,150, in fact. At last week’s meeting, held Tuesday, Oct. 17, in Heisler at the Heisler Community Centre, three nominees made their pitches to the organization members. Among them was Friends of the Battle River Railway, hoping for funding to help build a Heisler passenger gazebo; Hardisty Hospital Auxiliary Guild, hoping for funding to help purchase a new OM Interactive projector; and the Killam Health Care Foundation, looking for funding to help purchase a Centralized Cardiac Monitoring system.
After hearing the presentations, the group voted to fund the Killam Health Care Foundation’s project, and that group received $11,350, with Board Chair Sharon Moser accepting the cheque. “Coincidentally, the Heisler Community Hall was the last funding recipient, from our previous meeting, and they showed off their new projector system and new concrete work,” says Holly Bovencamp, co-founder of the 100+ Women group. Bovencamp says the group presently has 180 members, which far exceeds any expectations she and fellow co-founders Tanya Piche and Joanne McMahon had when they started the group less than five years ago. Members forwarded 21 nominations for funding, with three randomly pulled to present for the evening.
The group’s next meeting will take place in February, this time in Strome. Meetings are held in a different commu-
nity each quarter, as the group is made up of members from all around the Flagstaff County region.
100 Women Who Care Flagstaff County cofounders Tanya Piche, Holly Bovencamp, and Joanne McMahon present $11,150 to Killam Heath Care Foundation board chair Sharon Moser.
Presentation in Hardisty makes fire safety fun JAYDEN LESMEISTER PHOTO
Hardisty Fire and Rescue hosted a special evening of fire safety fun featuring Juno-Award-Winning entertainer Mary Lambert, presenting her “Sing out fire safety” concert, on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the Fire Hall as part of their Fire Prevention Week kickoff. Lambert involves members of the audience, also soliciting the help of firefighters for a fun and interactive show that teaches about fire safety and encourages children to go home and teach their families what they’ve learned. More photos Page 9.
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October 2023 Meetings
Public Works Updates Please refer to our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca for up-to-date road work throughout the County.
Council Meetings Flagstaff County Council o M Meetings eetings aare re conducted the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 9 a.m. unless otherwise planned. Council and Committ ommittee meeting agendas aare re aavvailable at the County’’ss websit ebsiite te at: flflaagstaafff ff. fff..a . b.ca/ .ca/council/mee .ca/ccouncil/meeeetings-andminu utes tes
Road Maintenance Roadways are cleared of snow as necessary. During normal winter conditions, County gravel roads should be cleared of snow within 4 days, unless there is heavy snow and persistent winds. If reduced visibility becomes a safety concern, snow plowing operations will be suspended until conditions improve. In each maintenance area, 3 routes are established. When snow plowing is required, the starting point is rotated between routes to ensure that an equitable level of service is provided. Regular work hours are 8-12 hours per day. Spare graders may be utilized to help during winter storms. One plow truck
is designated to remove snow and apply sand/salt to oil and paved surface roads. Two graders are allocated for snow and ice removal on arterial roads. Back roads or blind roads will not be plowed unless deemed necessary by Public Works. Public Works Services 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 crews may 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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Golden Prairie 4-H Club second general meeting of the year Simone Eshpeter Club Reporter
On Wednesday, Oct. 11, the Golden Prairie 4-H Club general meeting was held at the Forestburg Train Station. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by the President, Rainier Bernard. The 4-H pledge was led by Anthony Glasier and Thomas Eshpeter. The Roll Call question was “What will you dress up as for Halloween?” There was no new correspondence. Sasha Weiss read her minutes from the last meeting which was on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The treasurer's Report was read by Caroline Boddy with a current account balance of $11,000.06. All cheques made by the treasurer were approved. Thomas Eshpeter made a motion to vote that club dues be either $60 or $120 a member. Anthony Glasier seconded this motion. The members voted that dues be $60 a member. During Caroline’s speaking time, date sheets were handed out. Our annual Achievement Day is going to be on June 1, 2024. Other topics
that came up are that member dues are to be paid to Caroline Boddy by Wednesday, Oct. 18, optional events this year are arrow tag and tire recycling. The Christmas toboggan party is going to be at Willow Canyon, Donalda, on Jan. 13, and the Sid Walker trip is going to be hosted by our club this year on April 13. The theme of the Sid Walker trip this year is going to be the Amazing Race. Another topic was the community service options: volunteering at the Daysland Palace Theatre, the Forestburg Library bottle drive on April 18, and the Forestburg Christmas market on Saturday, Nov. 25. A public speaking workshop will be held on Jan. 17, 2024 and another for 4-H Diaries on March 20, 2024. Our public speaking competition date is Feb. 3 and highway clean-up is on May 4. New Business includes archery tag on Monday, Oct. 21 at the Forestburg School in the small gym; volunteers are needed for the Daysland Palace Theatre on Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m.; volunteers are
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needed for the Forestburg Christmas market. Also, Show Your 4-H Colours Day is on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Wear your green to support 4H. The projects this year are busking, foods, outdoor living, horse, tractor, wood working, photography, creative options (14 years or older), and Cleaver Kids (6-8 years old). The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m., and the next meeting is on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Forestburg Train Station. If you would like to look at the meeting minutes, or for updates on the club’s activities, please check out the Golden Prairie 4-H Club Facebook page.
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Daysland School student squads had some fun last week as they built a number of scarecrows to populate the front of the school. Principal Wilson took a bit of ribbing as his scarecrow double cheers on the Calgary Flames. Kudos to students for participating in the town’s scarecrow festival hosted by the Daysland Business Association, due to end next week, with judging to take place on Sunday, Oct. 29.
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