September 3 Community Press

The Community Press

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A JHL A c t ion

in For e s tbur g AJHL Action in Forestburg

Vandals strike memorial items in Killam INSIDE!

The Camrose Kodiaks and the Drumheller Dragons faced off in Forestburg on Saturday, Aug. 30 in pre-season AJHL action. The Kodiaks outscored Drumheller 6-1 in front of a packed house. The event was featured by the Gauge Hockey Skills Camp, and came right in the middle of this year’s camp. The event included a 50/50 and silent auction with proceeds going to the Forestburg Arena. See more photos inside!

Multi-day ER closure

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

On the heels of several temporary closures at the Killam Health Care Centre Emergency Department, the facility announced last week that an extended closure would last from Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 7 a.m. until Friday, Sept. 5, at 5 p.m. due to a physician shortage.

Covenant Health says, “This is a temporary measure and Covenant Health is working to ensure community members

continue to have access to the care they need during this time.

“Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency.”

Other Emergency Departments include:

 Daysland Health Centre at 5920 51 Ave (30 km away) or

 Viking Health Centre at 5110 57 Ave (40 km away).

Individuals are reminded to call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency, health-related questions.

Suspect arrested after break-and-enter

On Wednesday, Aug. 27, at approximately 10:16 p.m. the Killam/Forestburg RCMP responded to a report of a male attempting to break into a rural residence in Flagstaff County near the Town of Killam.

The homeowner and a female visitor were outside when they observed the accused on the property.

The accused was highly intoxicated and stated he lived there.

The homeowner left to call 911 and the accused struck the

female in the face. The homeowner exited the residence and held the accused down while the female victim escaped into the house.

The accused broke windows to try to gain entry to the home. Police arrived, located and arrested the accused.

Jaret Armstrong (45) has been charged with: two counts of Break and Enter to a dwelling house; Assault Causing Bodily Harm; Threat to Cause Bodily Harm; Mischief Under $5,000; Two counts of

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Assault on Police officer; Resist/Obstruct Police Officer; Breach of Peace Bond; Two counts of Breach of Probation Order; Fail to Comply with Release Order; Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Weapon; and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose.

Jaret Armstrong was taken before a Justice of the Peace and remanded in custody with his next court date set for Sept. 2, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Killam.

RCMP Report: Stolen cheque book results in fraud

Killam RCMP Report for the period of Friday, Aug. 22 to Friday, Aug. 28

Friday, Aug. 22

A complaint was filed of a stolen cheque book from Hardisty. The cheque book was in the back of the Complainants vehicle. One cheque had already been cashed for $500. File is still under investigation.

Complaint made of five quads driving around in a dangerous manner in Lougheed. Patrols made. Quads not located.

Saturday, Aug. 23

A complaint was made of a licence plate stolen from the Killam Co-op parking lot. Member attended the Co-op and reviewed the surveillance camera footage. No one was seen taking the license plate or tampering with the vehicle. No witnesses or suspects.

Members were called out to a dispute in Sedgewick. On arrival the Complainant was confrontational did not want to speak with Police. Members spoke with the Subject who was arrested for Breach of Peace. Subject was released at a hotel in Sedgewick. No charges.

A residential alarm was set off in Forestburg. The homeowner could see someone known to him in the residence but was not authorized to be in the residence. Members attended. Subject was arrested and released on an Undertaking with conditions.

A 2022 white Ford Escape was stolen from Lougheed. Member attended. No witnesses or suspects.

Sunday, Aug. 24

A report of a glass window being broken out of the door of a Complainant’s house in Sedgewick. Members attended. Complainant didn’t want to provide a statement or want any assistance.

Monday, Aug. 25

A security company reporting a male had hopped the fence on a property with surveillance in Sedgewick. Member attended and spoke with the male. He had just bought the property and was able to show proof of ownership.

Killam Member assisted Viking Member with an intoxicated male outside of a

residence threatening the Complainant. Member assisted with arresting the Subject, who was held in Killam cells until sober.

Tuesday, Aug. 26

A break and enter was reported from an active oil lease site near Hardisty. Miscellaneous items stolen. Damage to door and site. File is still under investigation.

Wednesday, Aug. 27

A break and enter in progress was reported at a rural residence in Flagstaff County. Killam, Viking, and a Wetaskiwin traffic Members attended the scene. Subject was intoxicated and aggressive to homeowners and Members. Subject was arrested and taken into custody. Subject was held for a Bail Hearing then remanded to Edmonton Remand Centre with 14 Criminal Code charges.

Thursday, Aug. 28

An erratic driver was reported on Highway 13 travelling east. Members

located the vehicle and conducted traffic stop. An ASD (Alcohol Screening Demand) was made. Subject not intoxicated.

A woman was reported walking westbound on Highway 13 near Daysland. Patrols made. Subject not located. Also reported and attended to by Killam RCMP were:

1 - 911 Act

1 - Animal Calls

2 – Assist General Public

1 - Assistance to Canadian Police (non-RCMP) Agency

2 - Assistance to Canadian Provincial/Territorial Dept/Agency

2 - Breach of Peace

1 – Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

2- Fraud less than or equal to $5,000

1 – Harassing Communications

1 - Information File

1 - Items Lost/Found –except passports

1 – Mischief – damage to property

2 – Moving Traffic – Intersection Related Violations

5 - Moving Traffic –Speeding Violations

1 – Municipal Bylaws –Other

4 – Other Moving Traffic

6 - Other Non-Moving Traffic

1 - Other Provincial/Territorial Statutes (not otherwise specified) - Other Activities

2 - Traffic Collisions

2 - Uttering threats against a person

3 - Wellbeing Check Killam /Forestburg RCMP are reminding citizens that 310-RCMP (3102767) remains a fully active, province-wide phone line dedicated to handling non-emergency police matters. Whether you need to report a suspicious person, property damage, or a minor theft, this number connects you directly to the appropriate RCMP detachment - no area code required. The 310-RCMP line is an im-

portant tool that helps streamline the reporting process, ease pressure on 911 services, and support more efficient police re-

sponses to non-urgent

OPINION

Dear Editor,

If Only Books Were the Biggest Problem in Schools

Alberta has finally solved the biggest crisis in education: too many teenagers reading Margaret Atwood.

As of Oct. 1, hundreds of books (including Canadian classics and internationally acclaimed works) will be stripped from school libraries under a directive banning “explicit sexual content.” The list includes Atwood, Munro, even Aldous Huxley, who literally wrote Brave New World as a warning about censorship and authoritarian control. It takes a special kind of irony to ban a book about censorship… by citing censorship.

Let’s be clear: no one is asking students to read Fifty Shades of Grey in English class.

Removing works by Nobel Prize winners and Order of Canada recipients doesn’t protect children. It insults them. It assumes students can’t tell the difference between literature and lewdness. Spoiler alert: they can… and teaching them to think critically about what they read is the very purpose of education. Meanwhile, the real crises in Alberta schools go unsolved. Teachers are dealing with overcrowded classrooms, underfunded schools, and shrinking resources.

Premier Danielle Smith recently mocked Edmonton Public Schools for “vicious compliance” with the new policy, saying if school boards need it, her government would “hold their hand” and go through the books one by one.

Our provincial government has the resources to comb through and cite library inventories, but apparently not to keep classrooms from bursting at the seams?

While Albertans are busy arguing about book lists, the province is on the brink of a teachers’ strike. That alone should tell us where the real crisis lies.

Teachers aren’t walking out because of novels on a shelf. They’re walking out because classrooms are overcrowded, resources are stretched thin, and support for students’ mental health is almost nonexistent.

They are teaching our kids while also coaching teams, running clubs, tutoring students, buying supplies out of pocket, organizing field trips, and filling every gap that no one else will - a truly heroic feat.

If the government truly cared about protecting children, it would be at the bargaining table investing in schools, not waging a PR battle over libraries.

What threatens our kids’ futures isn’t literature by authors like Atwood or Munro. It’s continually forcing teachers to do more with less, and a government more interested in manufactured distractions than real solutions.

Kristy Jackson Forestburg, Alberta

News from the Legislature Jackie Lovely MLA for Camrose Constituency

A conversation about nuclear power and an opportunity to have your say

Alberta is growing quickly, and that means we need more reliable and affordable electricity. Families, farmers, and local businesses here in the Camrose Constituency and across the province rely on a steady source of power to keep the lights on, run equipment, and grow our economy. That’s why United Conservatives are launching an important conversation with Albertans about the future of our energy system – and whether nuclear energy should be a part of it.

Nuclear power is already being used in other parts of Canada and around the world. It’s a safe and reliable way to produce energy without adding pollution to the air, and it can help meet our growing energy needs while supporting efforts to reduce our emissions. It also has the potential to create good jobs and power new industries that could benefit Alberta’s communities for generations.

This fall, our United Conservative government is launching a phased public engagement on nuclear energy. In the first phase, an expert panel has been chosen to hear directly from Albertans. This panel, made up of respected leaders from business, universities, and Indigenous communities, will gather feedback and give advice on how Alberta could use nuclear energy in the future.

Right now, every Albertan can share their opinions by filling out the Nuclear Engagement Survey at alberta.ca/Nuclear-Energy-Engagement, which is open until September 25.

Later this year, the panel will start holding in-person meetings across Alberta, and there will be even more chances to get involved through 2026.

In 2022, Alberta teamed up with Saskatchewan, Ontario, and New Brunswick to look into small modular reactors and other nuclear technologies. These new, smaller reactors are being considered in many places, and it is important to see if they could be a good fit here in Alberta.

As your MLA, I want to hear from you. This is about our future. I encourage everyone in the Camrose Constituency to take a few minutes to fill out the survey and make your voice heard.

What you say matters and will help shape Alberta’s plan for reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy in the years ahead.

Jackie Lovely, MLA - Camrose Constituency #104, 4870 51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1 Tel: 780-672-0000

Email: camrose@assembly.ab.ca

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Disgusting! Vandals topple memorial benches and signs

TOWN OF KILLAM PHOTOS

Residents in Killam woke up last Wednesday, Aug. 27, to damages in Heritage Park, with memorial benches, purchased by families in memory of loved ones, knocked over on their sides, garbages overturned, and signs dismantled. The Town says that RCMP have been informed, and ask anyone with door cams or who may have seen anything in the park from Tuesday night to early Wednesday, to share information with the Town or with police.

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Hardisty explores interest in starting a charter school

Well hello folks. I hope you are enjoying your Labour Day weekend vacation. We are certainly leaving our summer season with a bang.

The last week consisted of intense heat that was almost unbearable. The farmer’s crops and our gardens are ripening and soon we will all be busy harvesting.

Last night my husband and I were busy selling Nevadas at Sunday night Bingo and one of the regular Bingo players came in with a load of cucumbers.

A big thank you to Bud D. for sharing his garden produce with the crowd. We always appreciate the baking snacks people donate for coffee break but how often do you leave Bingo with fresh cucumbers in your hand?

Our library has had a very successful summer season. We enjoyed having our weekly children's craft session. Fifteen to 20 kids attended our variety of arts and crafts that are proudly displayed inside and outside of the building.

Check out the painted rocks that are decorating the base of the big planter by our wheelchair accessible sidewalk.

We appreciate the parents that brought the children and often participated in helping us, too.

We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the camaraderie that developed amongst the children as they laughed and crafted their way through the summer.

We had a young mom that also brought her newborn baby to our sessions and the children were enamoured with this sweet little baby. She never cried, just cooed happily. We also thank all the children that were

so kind to help us tidy up all the crafts at the end of our day. You are the best! How many of you would believe that you can play "Hide and Seek" in a public library?

Well while we were tidying up about 10 kids managed to hide successfully and had a blast.

There were no adults on the computers so we allowed the kids to have some fun and they sure did. Their smiles and laughter made a happy ending to our craft days. Thank you to the board members that assisted our librarian to make our summer craft session a success.

As many of you are aware there was an important meeting at the town hall last week to see if Hardisty and surrounding communities are interested in establishing a Charter School in our town.

The meeting was well attended.

Brian Golka did the introductions and also welcomed Bobbi Ussel-

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(Three additional quarters and the home quarter to be sold in the new year.) For information on Progressive Tender contact Dean Manning at 780-856-2433 or by email at Ldmanning88@gmail.com.

man, our town CEO. Blake Moser chaired and led the discussion. Detailed information packets were handed out and Blake ensured that all questions were answered.

Attendees also included a teacher from another charter school who was very helpful in answering questions. It was a very productive, informative meeting and updates have been posted on Facebook.

Deanna Maertz was also in attendance and she is in the running for Ward 4 (Flagstaff County) school board trustee.

Blake mentioned that they hope our charter school would offer Kindergarten to Grade 6. There is timely information that is required to be completed by Sept.

15 so we could possibly offer school for the 2026/27 season.

Best of luck to all involved, that with hard work and dedication we can make a Charter School come to fruition in Hardisty.

Our professional building at the end of main street welcomes Rustic Massage Therapy by Sharon Hrudey. She has relocated her business from another part of town. The professional building now offers two massage therapists, nail and foot care specialists, and skin care specialists. The professional building has air conditioning and easy access for parking so it makes for a comfortable environment.

Our Thrift shop is still open on Fridays from 68 p.m. as an addition to

our summer hours. We will post when that is discontinued.

It would be nice if a big closed sign was placed at the Esso gas station. I have seen numerous vehicles drive into the pump area and realize there are no hoses to pump your gas. You can always go out to the Wild Rose Co-op gas station on Highway 13 and now breathe a sigh of relief... phew.

I hope all the children and teens are excited to be back at school and look forward to another year of bus rides, learning, sports, and friendships. Have a fabulous week folks.

Please be so kind as to contact me with some tidbits bits of news... thank you.. Ricci

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Schools across Battle River School Division announce staffing changes for school year

Ethan Neufeld Student Reporter

With students returning to school this week, schools across Flagstaff have announced their changes, such as staffing and overall school changes.

In Forestburg School, the enrollment numbers have seemed to be on a slight incline. Despite this, the staffing levels and support staff has gone through a reduction, as well as the Learning Commons Facilitator. These decisions are made by Battle River School Division (BRSD) and shared with school administration.

Forestburg School is sad to announce that Assistant Principal Dr. Tony Rice will not be returning, with Mrs. Janna

Freadrich taking over the position as Assistant Principal. Principal Calvin Anhorn is returning to his role.

Forestburg School gives their best wishes to Mrs. Caitlyn Prehn, Mrs. Chantal Johnson, and Miss Jaida Prichard as they departed from the school at year-end in June.

Mrs. Brooke Bauer received a warm welcome at Forestburg School as she returns after being a practicum teacher a few years ago. She will be filling the part-time position of Jr. High English Language Arts/Math and Options teacher.

As for the support staff, Forestburg School welcomes back Mrs. Rachelle Sveahun, who will be returning to her Educational Assistant (EA)

position in the coming school year.

Unfortunately, there are no longer positions available for Miss Brittyn Sveahun and Mrs. Rkaelyn Volk for the upcoming school year.

Moving on from Forestburg, Central High Sedgwick Public School (CHSPS) is hosting a Welcome Back Food Truck event on Sept 4. from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

CHSPS has made no mention of staff change in their year-end newsletter. Richard Cowan returns as Principal and Madison Nickel as Vice Principal.

Daysland School is unfortunately saying goodbye to multiple great teachers, one of them being Mrs. Lang, who has accepted a teaching position in Camrose.

Daysland School says, “We are so grateful for her dedication to teaching grade one at our school.

“Her kind, welcoming presence and commitment to building strong literacy and numeracy foundations will be missed.”

Mr. Charchun has also accepted a role in Camrose after teaching many different subjects throughout the years. From Physics 20 to Industrial Arts to Grade 4 homeroom. “His flexibility and ability to build relationships across grades made a big impact.

“We are happy to have been part of the beginning of what will surely be an outstanding teaching career.”

Wes Wilson remains as Daysland’s Principal, as

Alberta rolls out new Mobile Health Card

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

Albertans are no longer forced to rely on their old, raggedy paper health care cards, as the Province has rolled out a new digital version.

In late August, the ‘Alberta Wallet’ initiative was rolled out, touted as “part of Alberta’s broader efforts to modernize government service delivery and make access to public services more convenient for Albertans.”

The Alberta Wallet is available through an Alberta.ca account, or as a mobile app for Android or Apple phones.

The Alberta Mobile Health Card will be the first document available in the Alberta Wallet.

The Province says more documents are going to be added in future.

Shelly Duggan, President of the Alberta Medical Association says she thinks this is a logical move. She says, “In 2018, Statistics Canada data showed that Alberta has the highest rate of cell phone ownership per

household among all Canadian provinces. Patients can expect to always have their AHCIP information with them, versus arriving at appointments and realizing that the card was left at home. Phones are less likely to be lost. Password measures on phones will make this important health information more secure than paper format.”

The Province says, “The Mobile Health Card will serve as valid proof of health insurance coverage throughout Alberta and can be presented at hospitals, clinics and other medical settings –just like the current paper card.

“The Mobile Health Card will offer a more secure, convenient and durable alternative to the paper document.”

Albertans aged 14 and older will have access to the Mobile Health Card. Parents and guardians will be able to add their children’s Mobile Health Cards to their own Alberta Wallets. In the same way,

spouses and interdependent partners can also add each other's Mobile Health Cards to their Alberta Wallets.

The Province says this method of delivery is extremely safe. “With security and privacy at the core, the Alberta Wallet and Mobile Health Card are protected by strong encryptions, ensuring that Albertans’ personal information stays private

and accessible only to them.

“Albertans will also be in control of their personal information as nothing is shared with third parties without their consent.”

Instructions on how to sign up for an Alberta.ca account, and then how to get your mobile health card, can be found at: alberta.ca/alberta-wallet

does Jennifer Thomas as Assistant Principal.

Daysland School would also like to introduce their recent hires, starting with Mrs. Kierstan Reber who previously taught Grade 1 is now returning to replace Mrs. Lang’s role.

Miss Alexis Pfeffer will be stepping into the Grade 4 position with experience in both Grade 1 and Kindergarten, taking over the role of Mr. Charchun.

Coming from Sparling

School in Camrose, Mrs. Jennifer Schmidt will be joining Daysland School as an EA, working with Mrs. Tanton in Kindergarten.

Miss Kessler Freadrich will also be joining the Daysland School’s EA  team, riding the CASA bus daily and working with students in every grade.

Killam Public School (KPS) is hosting a “Meet The Teacher Night” on Sept. 11. for parents from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Pronghorn sightings on the rise in Alliance area

Maggy McIntyre (for Diane Dammann)

There isn’t much local news from Alliance this week - I’m hoping I didn’t miss anything important.

My fiancé Jesse and I were on a couple of adventures: a day trip to Red Deer to celebrate a nephew’s birthday and we stayed in Edmonton overnight for an amazing country concert. I had the chance to see Lainey Wilson perform; what a true masterpiece she is!

I was told of the passing of Joanne Jackson of Galahad. She was an Elliott girl. For a bit of history, back in the 1970s, the Elliott family ran a grocery store where the Alliance Valley Inn stands today.

Joanne was a dedicated member of the Friends of Battle River Railway and some of the success of Galahad’s first big gala fundraiser was thanks to her efforts.

Over the summer, Jesse and I took some drives down the back roads in our classic Chevy pickup, enjoying warm weather and the slower pace of country cruising.

Along the way one recent evening, we were surprised to catch a few antelope in the fields. It’s not something we often see here, so it obviously caught our attention. Later, while chatting with a few neighbours about what we’ve seen, including Doug Bullee, we learned we weren’t alone. Doug has as well seen antelope recently, sparking the

Lake markets wrap for the season

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And just like that it's September!

The Lakeside Markets have come to an end once again. Thank you to the Sedgewick Historical Society for hosting them.

thought that maybe these graceful creatures are making more frequent appearances in the countryside all around Flagstaff County.

Pronghorn - best known as antelope - are unusual visitors in our small towns. Biologists say this may be a temporary expansion of their habitat rather than a permanent shift. Small herds have also been spotted in places like Leduc and Devon, well beyond their typical range.

Once nearly wiped out, pronghorn now number about 32,000 in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

They’re still vulnerable, especially when fences or new developments block their seasonal migration. Unlike deer, pronghorn don’t jump - they crawl under - so standard barbed wire can create real obstacles.

Volunteers have been busy helping. Since 2009, more than 1,800 kilometres of fencing have been modified to let antelope pass safely.

Conservation groups are also raising concerns about new projects, like a solar farm near Medicine Hat, that could cut off important migration corridors.

For now, antelope are making occasional appearances across the southeast, a reminder of the wild beauty still roaming near us. Look out for a flash of movement - you might see one darting across open land. I’m keeping my camera close and ready!

We appreciate the members and volunteers who served up the barbequed goodies, and also Larry Burden, who has given up for several years every Saturday to organ-

ize and cook the food.

We also appreciate all the vendors and customers making this market a success. It was the perfect place for a Saturday morning stroll!

The pool at the campground is now closed, however you can still camp there until the end of the month. Make summer last as long as you can!

Garry Klein recently completed the Great Cycle Challenge Canada for Kids Fighting Cancer.

As a group from across Canada they have raised $6,502,367.00 and pedaled 1,930,367 km.

Garry himself has surpassed his fundraising goal of $500 by raising $690 and biking 130 km and counting. Thank you, Garry!

Crafty Creations in Killam had their final sale in July and the building has since switched hands.

Proud new owners are the gals from Salted. Jill Price, Kristy Jackson, and Lynette Hayes are the faces behind the delicious treats and have exciting plans. We cannot wait to see the building's transformation and all they have in store for us.

School is officially back in session! Please be

mindful when driving around school zones in town.

The teachers are eager to welcome everyone back.

There will be a special food truck night this Thursday where everyone has a chance to connect and meet the teachers, students, and other staff. Everyone is welcome. Take a chance and try new foods!

The Lougheed Ag Society is hosting a meal on the go in September. It's perfect for those harvesting. Contact Stacey Jenkins for more information.

Big changes for vendors sending shipments into US via Canada Post

Leslie Cholowsky Editor

At one time, all US residents enjoyed an exemption on paying duty for items valued at less than $800, but as of Aug. 29, all that has changed.

That means that Canadian businesses or traders must now collect duties from the first dollar of any item’s value if it’s going to cross the border into the US.

Canada Post said on Friday, Aug. 22, that the change was mandated under US Executive Order 14324, and applies to all business shipments from Canada, whether sent through the postal system, a courier, freight provider, or any other commercial channel.

Canada Post says its been working to understand how the order will affect mail moving from Canada to the US, and making necessary updates to its

system.

For now, goods valued at US$800 or less shipped to the US through the postal network are subject to an ‘ad valorem’ duty. That will be based on the tariff rate applicable to the product’s country of origin. For Canada, the current rate is 35 per cent for most goods.

Starting on Friday, Aug. 29, every package shipped from Canada to the US must have proof that duties have been prepaid before the shipment will even be accepted for delivery.

This means that after this date, Canada Post can only accept US-bound label requests that include a valued Declaration ID and a 13-character code that confirms duties are secured before the shipment is accepted.

“The new US customs regulations will impact your costs, delivery process, and customer experience,” says Canada

Post.

Canada Post is partnering with a company called Zonos to collect duties before items enter its network, to be remitted directly to US Customs and Border Protection.

Customers of Canada Post can access this through Canada Post’s software ‘Snap Ship’ and ‘Shipping Manager,’ through web services, and APIs, and at post offices anywhere.

Canada Post says it currently offers two methods of US duty payments for all e-commerce merchants, one of which include automatic billing with Zonos (their recommended method). However, a Zonos Verified Account will be required by clients wishing to use this solution.

Clients can also choose to manually pay duties on a per-shipment basis, using the Zonos App, available for an-

droid and iPhones.

Canada Post says it’s important for Canadian merchants to review their US pricing, to inform any US-based customers, and to classify their products correctly to make it easier for the Zonos app to calculate duty rates.

Unlike Canada Post, postal services in some countries, when faced with the loss of the exemption, decided instead to halt shipments to the US.

These include, as of Sept. 3, countries like Australia, France, Italy, Japan, India, Germany, and many more, with reports of more than two dozen countries at least temporarily halting all shipments.

The de minimis exemption was nearly a hundred years old before current US President Donald Trump removed it via executive order in July of this year.

New manager of Flagstaff Regional Waste Management, Kevin Lunty

Ethan Neufeld Student Reporter

Flagstaff Regional Waste Management has recently hired Forestburg Fire Chief, Kevin Lunty, as the new manager, taking over the role previously held by Murray Hampshire.

With a sudden career change of leaving Alberta Health Services (AHS), Lunty saw the opportunity to apply for the local job and took it.

Lunty says that while he had no specific background experience with waste management, he has extensive experience with transportation and managing people. He says he’s been enjoying working with the people at Flagstaff Waste and learning new skills and knowledge in the field.

That includes a number of days this summer where he actually went out with the garbage collections to cover for vacation time, literally learning from the ground up.

Lunty now manages 17 full-time and four part-time employees, while still making time to be Chief of the Forestburg Fire Station.

While he is still learning the ropes of waste management, Lunty plans to evaluate and improve Flagstaff Waste by adding more technology to the trucks, and making waste disposal and recycling easier for all.

Lunty started this job around the middle of April, with Hampshire departing roughly a month after. The two used this time to share information

about the duties of manager and share their ideas on how to adapt and improve Flagstaff Waste in the future.

Changes are already starting to be made in Flagstaff Waste, such as added dashcams and route tracking being added to transportation trucks for added safety. Plans to optimize the bin pickup routes are also something Lunty is working on.

Lunty has spent his whole life in Flagstaff County, doing most of his training here locally as well. He became the Chief of the Forestburg Fire Department in 2011, as well as being an Operations Manager and overseeing day to day operations for AHS in 2009 until

taking the job at Flagstaff Waste.

Lunty says one potential idea for the future might include curbside recycling pickup, when phase two of the Province’s Extended Producer Responsibility comes around in October 2026.

That has Flagstaff Waste looking over their options to make it happen, despite the large area to cover for rural Alberta.

As for now, Lunty says “I really encourage people to continue recycling at the depots,” and keep up the good work of recycling the correct items in the correct bins.

He says that recycling has turned from an expense to a revenue stream, partly because it’s being done well.

Since April, the current recycling program has processed over 65,000 kilograms (143,300 pounds) of materials that otherwise would have ended up in the landfill.

One change that he’s working with at the moment is the change in recycling chemical jugs, which now go back to the retailers. Once the building at Flagstaff Waste built specifically for those is cleaned out, he says it will be used to store recycled cardboard away from the elements.

Lunty says he enjoys working with his current board, also recognizing that the upcoming municipal elections might bring some changes there as well.

Gauge Hockey Skills Camp

The Gauge Hockey Skills Camp was created by Mat and Bridgette Ponto to help young boys and girls learn how to play hockey and get proper training. This year the camp occurred from Friday, Aug. 29, to Sunday, Aug. 31, for all age groups. Participants had both on- and off-ice sessions over the three days of camp, and all received custom hockey jerseys. All players who attended the camp were also provided tickets to the Camrose Kodiaks game on Aug. 30, also held at the Forestburg Arena.

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Gauge Hockey brings AJHL action to Forestburg as Kodiaks take on Dragons in pre-season game

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The AJHL’s Camrose Kodiaks and Drumheller Dragons met in Forestburg on Saturday, Aug. 30, for a pre-season exhibition game thanks to Gauge Hockey School. They extended the invite and made the arrangements to celebrate the school’s fifth anniversary with a special game. At the start of the game, some local Kodiak Alumni were introduced, some of whom went on to play hockey at a high level. They were, from left: Damon Zimmer, who plays for the Salve Regina University team; former Wheat Kings, Northstars, and Flyers player Derek Wolbeck; Todd Steil who went from Camrose to play with the Daysland Northstars; Columbus Cottonmouth College, RT Bad Nauhein Germany, and current Flyers player Mat Ponto; and Richard Petoit, who played hockey in the NHL and AHL including for the Los Angeles Kings and. Edmonton Oilers.

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RCMP investigating counterfeit currency in circulation

Ethan Neufeld Student Reporter

Lloydminister and Maidstone RCMP are currently investigating multiple events of counterfeit money being issued within the city.

The Lloydminister RCMP is currently requesting the publics assistance in identifying the suspects that are believed to be distributing this counterfeit money.

Police say counterfeit money is most commonly found in $50 and $100 bills.

In the example of the counterfeit notes provided by RCMP, note that the holographic images on the reverse of the bill are incorrect, with the bottom just mirroring the top. On real bills, the bottom holograph displays the East Block tower at the parliament

building, not a person.

To check if your currency is real, check serial numbers, each bill has a unique number.

In the bill’s large clear window, there are also tiny numbers matching the denomination.

On the reverse, the top portrait should match that of the subject from the front, and on the polymer notes, the bottom photo should be the east block tower of Parliament.

Also, that main portrait on the bill’s front has raised ink, that can be felt by running your fingers over top of it.

Give the bill a bend in the light, and ensure both photos in the clear portion are actually holographs and change colour.

Explore the fine print! A small bright light can be used to see tiny numbers in the maple leaf window on the bills.

All local businesses are heavily encouraged to thoroughly check all bills of this denomination before accepting them.

“Counterfeit money directly impacts businesses and the community as a whole,” says Lloydminister RCMP Sgt. Christopher Byford. “We encourage vigilance and reporting to help us stop the circulation of these bills.” To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers

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They had two children, Rhonda and Colin, four grandchildren - Ryan, Sierra, Olivia, and Ocean Lily, and one greatgrandchild, Maeve.

Ron remarried, and for the past 18 years he has lived in Edmonton with his loving wife Dawna, surrounded and supported by her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren.

Ron was an avid curler, a talented photographer,

The Killam / Forestburg RCMP is encouraging young people in our community to apply for the 2025–2026 RCMP National Youth Advisory Committee (NYAC).

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an accomplished bookkeeper, and a private pilot who loved to travel.

He passed away in Edmonton on August 27, 2025, at the age of 84.

A Celebration of Ron’s Life will be held at the Anglican Church hall in Sedgewick at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 6. All who knew him are welcome to join the families for fellowship and refreshments.

Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

Killam RCMP seeking youth voices for National Youth Advisory Committee

four hours per month between October 2025 and June 2026.

•Participants can connect with peers nationwide, contribute to discussions, and earn volunteer hours (with school approval).

•Reference letters are available for scholarships, employment, and postsecondary applications.

•There is no limit to the number of applicants from each province or territory.

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Applications are due by Sept. 8.

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Joanne Cecelia Jackson

It is with heavy hearts that we share of the passing of Joanne Cecelia Jackson of Galahad, Alberta, on August 29, 2025 at the age of 82 years. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. Joanne was a true example of kindness, grace, and generosity.

Joanne was born on

March 14, 1943 in Galahad, Alberta, to parents Mildred and Reid Elliott. She spent her childhood years in Alliance and upon completion of High School she pursued her education in Edmonton, Alberta as a combined Lab and x-ray technologist.

During this time, she became engaged to her life partner and husband of 61 years, Howard Grant Jackson. Joanne and Grant spent many happy years raising their children on their family farm south of Galahad.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Edmonton Cross Cancer Institute or the Galahad Community Cemetery.

Thank you so much for your thoughts and support during this difficult time. A small family gathering will be held at a later date to celebrate Joanne’s life.

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Joanne is survived by her husband Grant Jackson, sister, Marilyn Elliott, children, Michelle (Brad) Weatherill, Scott (Peter Craig) Jackson, grandchildren, Chelsey (Sal) Torres, Dawson Weatherill, Kayley (Brendan) Bourcier, Chase (Hanna Frank) Jackson, great grandchild, Londyn Torres.

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A huge thank you to our local grocery store, Fresh Market and the Hadi Halabi family and grandparents.

We appreciate your generosity in sending an abundance of surprise refreshments for our last day of summer crafts at the library. The kids and parents devoured the treats. THANK YOU!

On behalf of the entire family we would like to express our sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time.

We were deeply touched by the visits, cards, flowers, food, phone calls, texts, and the donations received from our families, friends and community.

Your kindness has been a source of comfort and strength for us.

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BTPS starting Human Services collegiate program with provincial funding

Ethan Neufeld Student Reporter

As Alberta’s economy grows, the demand for skilled workers grows with it. This demand grows more and more each day, but to help prepare students and meet this demand, the Albertan government has decided to expand collegiate schools province wide. The government has donated $27.5 million in support of the collegiate school expansion, with $6 million being used towards operational costs and the remaining $21.5 million for improvements in schools.

A collegiate school con-

nects real-world experience with in-classroom learning by offering hands-on experience and direct pathways to postsecondary education and employment opportunities to students.

These schools help young students thrive in fast paced and evolving job markets. “Collegiate schools help students connect what they learn in the classroom to realworld careers.

“By expanding this model, we are ensuring young Albertans can access specialized training, explore in-demand careers and graduate with a clear path to further education and meaningful

employment.” says Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education and Childcare.

Allowing more students access to collegiate schools is a major part of the province’s goal of helping young Albertans transition into post-secondary schooling and improve career paths.

Specialized programs for science, aviation, technology, engineering, agriculture, business, information communications and the trades will be available in 16 new collegiate schools in the 2025 to 2026 school year.

On top of the 16 new collegiate schools, four existing schools will re-

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