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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Volume 48, Issue 41
Viking Royal Purple donates back to the community
The Viking Royal Purple held a lively monthly meeting with ten members and several guests, discussing upcoming community events such as the Oct. 26 Zombie Walk and the annual Festival of Trees. Members also planned Halloween activities and recognized local groups with cheque presentations from their Pie Eating Contest fundraiser. In total, $2,800 was donated to community organizations, highlighting the group’s ongoing dedication to local volunteerism and support. Left: Royal Purple donates to Viking Preschool with, starting second from left, executive members Jennifer Venne and Shelby Roth and students accepting.Right: Cloverlodge Rodeo rep Rory Appleby accepts $200 from Doreen Willey of Viking Royal Purple to assist with the children’s pony rides at the last rodeo. Read full story on Page 8.
Airport policy to be considered as county agrees to pay half the costs of runway repairs Patricia Harcourt Editor
Town of Viking administration has put forward a policy on the municipal airport that town council will consider on Oct. 15. The policy would put the Viking Municipal Airport in compliance with the Aeronautics Act and Canadian aviation regulations, by establishing “consistent, safe and compliant operations,” said the town’s administrative report. The proposed Municipal Airport Policy PW-015 outlines procedures, definitions and responsibilities to operate the airport.
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Doug Lefsrud stated that the policy ensures “that the Viking Municipal Airport operates efficiently and safely.” He also explained that “the need for this policy arises to align airport operations with national regulatory standards and enhance operational transparency.” Issues concerning the airport arose when a delegation came to council with safety concerns around the runway and airport lighting. In September, Viking Council agreed to an urgent replacement of lights along the airport runway at a total cost of labour and equipment of $11,576. Costs to repair the runway itself
were estimated at $5,600 Plus, it was agreed that administration was to work with Beaver County, whose lands surround the airport owned by the Town of Viking, to reconsider the shared services agreement and how this would factor into the paying of the repairs. At the town’s September meeting, Viking CAO Doug Lefsrud said that “county support will be very important,” calling the airport repairs “a big project” which could start the first part of November if parts arrived within eight weeks. The town submitted two requests to Beaver County for financial support. This included the patching of the run-
way apron at an estimated cost of $5,600 and the replacement of runway lights for $11,576. At Beaver County’s Oct. 8 regular meeting, the county agreed to pay half the cost of this work. A motion by Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson was passed for the county to provide a grant to the Town of Viking for up to $8,588. The funds were not part of contributions from the shared services agreement, as that agreement only deals with operating expenses, said Margaret Jones, manager of legislative services. “Both projects are considered capital Continued on Page 15