September 3 Weekly Review

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Welc ome Back t o S chool Welcome to School

Viking School Principal Tracy Doerksen stood at the entrance to the school on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and welcomed students to another school year. They join schools throughout the province, including Battle River School Division and Buffalo Trail Public Schools, in starting their first week of classes.

Students brought their supplies and expectations along with them for a year of classes, friendships, arts and culture, and sports, among other activities and learning to look forward to in 20252026.

Doerksen greeted the students warmly as they poured past her into the hallway and then into their classrooms.

After orientation, the students and staff will hold an assembly in the afternoon, said the principal.

There are two new teachers this year, Grade 1 teacher Kaley Winczura as well as Helene Stayura, who will be teaching English 5/6, Jr./Sr. Options, while being the school’s Athletic Director.

With sewer line and road construction still taking place in front of the school, the school buses are lining up along the street south of the school for the interim.

From Rose Mae Kjelland and Staff

Four Generations of Gulbraas

Talks break down between province and teachers

Patricia Harcourt Editor

Students returned to school this week on Tuesday, Sept. 2. However, as talks broke down last Thursday between the provincial government’s Teachers’ Employee Bargaining Association (TEBA) and the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA), there is the possibility of a teachers’ strike taking place within a month.

Teachers voted in June to strike if their bargaining did not pay off, and they have until Oct. 7 to declare a strike. The ATA would have to give school divisions 72-hours notice at a minimum to begin job action of some kind.

A press release from the ATA dated last Friday headlined their position, which stated: “Public

education at risk due to bargaining impasse.”

The ATA states that “without fair wages and improved conditions for teachers and students, Alberta risks driving away its most valuable educational resource: its teachers.”

The ATA states that “Teachers have been firm and unequivocal in saying that the government’s latest offer does not recognize the important work teachers do in our public education system, especially when teachers have been disrespected and undervalued for years.”

The teachers’ association feels that conditions in schools have meant they can’t keep the teachers they have and it is also

getting harder to attract new people to what is, for them, “an increasingly challenging job.”

The reason for this is a pay level that the ATA states, “Has fallen far behind inflation and the cost of living.” In the last 10 years, wages have risen just 5.75 per cent.

They called on the province to “step up” with what they called “fair wages,” which would allow them to hire more teachers and retain the ones now in the profession.

“The government needs to do the right thing and pay teachers fairly for the work they do with the children who will be responsible for Alberta’s future,” says ATA President Jason

Schilling.

However, provincial officials have a far different take on the situation, according to President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner and Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides. In a joint statement, the two ministers gave their take on the issues at hand.

“We are deeply concerned and disappointed with the decision of the ATA to break off negotiations with so much at stake and so close to a reasonable settlement,” they said.

Last week, the employer bargaining association met with the teachers’ union and a mediator to continue negotiations.

Continued on Page 9

Dear Editor,

OPINION

LETTER TO THE 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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During the early morning hours on August 25, police were dispatched to a 911 static line that originated from a rural property west of Bruce. Police were unable to contact the caller but noted it appears to be an ongoing issue with the phone line.

That evening, police received a complaint of uttering threats. Police attended a residential area where they spoke with the complainant, who stated that a neighbour across the street was intoxicated and yelling threats to beat her up. The neighbour was spoken to and found to be intoxicated and uncooperative to police. The subject was arrested for uttering threats. The complainant advised she did not want to provide a statement or proceed any further. The subject was incarcerated for the night and released when he was sober.

On August 26, police learned a male from Viking failed to attend Vegreville Provincial Court as required. A war-

rant for arrest was issued for 27-year-old Wayne Scott and an additional charge of failing to attend court has been laid.

That afternoon, police received a complaint of a stolen sport utility vehicle. The complainant advised that he parked his vehicle in Kinsella due to mechanical problems back in May. When he returned to retrieve it, the vehicle was gone. Police have no suspects at this time.

On August 27, police received a complaint regarding dogs running around with no owner around. Members are continuing to assist with the complaint and determining the owner.

That afternoon police responded to a motor vehicle collision southwest of Viking. The vehicle driver advised he was turning into a field and misjudged the approach causing the trailer to flip. No injuries occurred; all information was obtained. The driver was provided a file number for insurance purposes.

A tow was arranged to retrieve the flipped trailer.

On August 28, police received a report of a dark coloured SUV that failed to stop for a stop sign, entered the opposite lane of traffic, and nearly entered the ditch. Members were unable to locate the vehicle, and Tofield RCMP were advised of the vehicle.

On August 29, police received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle parked at a rural location. Members located the vehicle and determined it was not stolen. The owner was contacted and advised he is farming in the area and left his vehicle parked until he required it.

That same morning, police received a report of a motor vehicle collision. The complainant advised he backed into a pole while on private property. A file number was provided for insurance purposes.

WORD ON THE STREET Prohibited

That afternoon, police received a complaint of harassment. The complainant advised that an ex-tenant has been driving by his residence and antagonizing his dog. Police spoke with all the parties involved and learned that this matter is civil and they were advised to let their lawyers conduct any follow up that is required for the courts. The subjects were advised to avoid any contact with one another.

That evening police received a report of a green Chevrolet Cruz travelling on Highway 14 near Kinsella swerving on the roadway, then making an unsafe lefthand turn. The vehicle was last observed travelling southbound on Highway 881. Members were unable to locate the vehicle in question, the Wainwright RCMP were advised of the complaint.

On August 29, police received a complaint of a

residential break and enter. The complainant advised that her residence was entered, and personal belongings were thrown around. She also noted that alcohol and food were taken. The complainant did not want to provide a statement at this time. She was advised to change her locks and to contact police if any further suspicious activity occurs.

That evening, police conducted a routine traffic stop for speeding on Highway 14. The driver was issued a roadside screening demand and blew a “Fail” on the instrument.He was arrested for impaired driving and was being dealt with by means of Provincial Immediate Roadside Sanctions. The subject then signed an

appeal and requested another test be conducted. As a result, the additional test resulted in a pass reading. The Roadside Sanctions were dismissed, and a traffic ticket was issued for driving at an unreasonable speed.

With harvest in full swing, police would like to remind farmers in the area to take precautions with their property and vehicles by removing keys and keeping things locked up.Don’t be an easy target for thieves; the few extra minutes it takes could save you hours and a headache down the road!

During this time period, several violation tickets and warning were given out for various traffic offences.

LAND FOR SALE BY PROGRESSIVE TENDER

APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES SOUTHEAST OF AMISK

NE 23-41-8-W4 (160 acres)

120 acres of tame and native grass pasture land

NW 24 –41 -8 – W4 (160 acres)

60 acres of crop land; 55 acres tame and native pasture land

SW 24-41-8-W4 (160 acres)

110 acres of native pasture land

APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES SOUTHWEST OF AMISK

East 1/2 7-41-8-W4 (320 acres)

220 acres of crop land; balance native grass and bush; excellent fall pasture

Seller makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status.

Mineral rights are not included in the sale.

Purchaser must be a GST Registrant and shall be responsible for GST. No offers will be considered which are subject to financing.

Bids will be considered by individual quarter section except the SE 7-41-8-W4M and NE 7-41-8-W4M will be sold as one parcel. The highest and/or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. If the successful bidder does not complete the purchase after the acceptance of the Tender, the deposit shall be forfeited. Bank drafts of unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them.

Bidders must be approved by the Vendors no later than October 28, 2025.

Progressive Tenders start 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Bidder’s application must be accompanied by $10,000 deposit/quarter or parcel. Bidder packages can be obtained from NRHM LLP 608 – 10 St Wainwright or from Dean and Lynn Manning.

(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.

Tractor: MF GC 2300 F.W.A. Hydro Yard

Tractor, 3-point hitch, PTO, c/w MF 2350 F.E.L. c/w bucket, joystick controls, 60-inch mower & F.E.L. mount 48-inch snowblower c/w gas eng, 767.8 hrs.

Trailers: Tandem Axle Bumper Pull Trailer c/w 7-ft x 14-ft deck & steel sides, S/N AU850207; Truck Box Single Axle Trailer; Single Axle Trailer c/w 4-ft x 8-ft box; Single Axle Quad Trailer Quad: 1996 Polaris Sportsman 500 4x4 Quad c/w winch & racks, 1084 km

Tack: Like new Single Driving Harness; 1943 16-inch Hess Hopkins Leather Co. Highback Saddle; New 16-inch Western Saddle; Used 15inch Western Saddle; Mexican Saddle; View Saddles; Frobana Leather Working Machine; Pfaff HD Sewing Machine; Large Assort. Leather; Leather Working Bench Vise; Saddle Stands; Saddle Making Tools & Accessories; Saddle Bags; Assort. Saddle Trees; Assort. Harness; Large Assort. Horse Tack; Assort. Antique Saddles

Antiques: Antique New Home Treadle Sewing Machine; Large Assort. Coal Oil Lamps; Kerosene 3 Burner Stove; Antique Liquor Cabinet; Antique Dresser c/w mirror; Antique Indigenous Chief Head Band; Roll Top Desk; Antique Trunk; Record Player; Milk Bottles c/w crate; Assort. other antiques

Caterpillar: 1947 D2 Track Caterpillar c/w cable lift bucket & blade, pup start motor, running condition

Tractors: International 633 F.W.A. Tractor, PTO, 3-point hitch, hyd., c/w International 2250 F.E.L. c/w bucket & bale fork; Cockshutt 30 Tractor c/w Cockshutt semi mount mower 3-Point Hitch Equipment: North Wind 6-ft Finishing Mower; Woods 6-ft 3-point hitch Blade; Ford 60-inch 3-point hitch Rough Cut Mower; IHC 3-point hitch Mower c/w hyd. lift Guns: 2 Browning Lever Action 22 Repeater Guns, S/N 47B46888 & S/N 47B46887 like new; Lee Enfield 303 British Bolt Action Rifle, S/N 185T01SPER; Savage 308 Lever Action 99C Series (A) S/N B969420; Winchester 3030 Model 94 Lever Action Rifle, S/N 4322684; Mossberg 12 ga. Pump Left Side Shoot Shot Gun, 2 3/4 & 3-inch S/N 500A12GA; Codie Model 60 Bolt Action Repeater 22; Codie Model 82 Single Shot 22; Assortment of Ammo; Gun Cabinet Vehicles & Trailers: 1996 Ford F150 XL Extend-A-Cab, V-8, stand. trans, AC, 304,874 km, S/N 1FTEX15NXTKA15688; 1994 Nissan SE Extend-A-Cab 4x4 Truck, V6 eng, auto, c/w canopy, S/N 1N6HD16Y9RX429830;

1997 GMC 5000 Single Axle 2T Truck, V-8, eng, 4 sp trans, c/w hoist, needs box, S/N TCE537V586433; 1957 Ford 1/2-ton 6-cyl. eng, 3-sp trans; Ford Camper Special c/w 2-ft Vanguard Motorhome, needs work; 1957 Dodge Bus Body c/w 318 eng; 1978 Chyrysler New Yorker Brougham, 2 door hard top, 440

OBITUARIES

Olga Jane (Bagozzi) Brissard

Olga Jane (Bagozzi) Brissard was born March 28, 1936, in Lethbridge, Alberta, to parents Guido and Catherine Bagozzi.

Olga, the oldest and her three younger siblings would be first generation Canadians. Olga grew up in Taber, Alberta, with her father working in the coal mines and sugar beet factories and her mother as a homemaker.

Growing up, Olga was deeply involved with the Catholic Youth Organization and sang in the Taber Church Choir.

At the age of 16, Olga, a natural care giver, would enter a Nurses Aid program in Calgary and finish when she was 18. She would work as a nurse’s aid at the Aberhart Tuberculosis Centre in Edmonton, and a Calgary hospital before returning to Taber to work at the hospital there. A year later she would move to Viking to continue her nursing career.

It wouldn’t be long before she met and married Gabriel Brissard on June 01, 1957. They would settle Southwest of Viking on the Mance Farming Operation land (owned by the

Catholic Church) with Gabe’s parents. In 1962 Gabe and Olga would purchase the land from the church. Gabe and Olga would raise their three children here: Reale, Laure, and Lynette.

Olga would continue her nursing career for the next 40 years and took great pride in her job until her retirement in 1996.

Her pride in her job was nothing compared to the pride she felt for her children, grandchildren, siblings and later great-grandchildren, they were her world.

Olga’s greatest strength was her kindness and compassion. She had the ability to create deep and meaningful bonds with not only her family, but with her patients, co-workers, friends and neighbours.

She was truly a precious gem and will be deeply missed.

Olga was pre-deceased by her parents, Guido and Catherine Bagozzi and by her husband, Gabe Brissard.

She is survived by her daughter Reale Muhlbach, son Laure (Stacy) Brissard, daughter Lynette (Dan) Martin, Grandson’s Kyle (Andrea) Muhlbach, Cole (Amber) Muhlbach, Granddaughter’s Autumn (Jessie) Rundle, and Aubri Glover. Greatgrandchildren Max, Hunter, Jude, Crosby, Georgia, Willow, Winter, Zyra, Blake, Luna, and Bryer. She is also survived by her siblings Ray (Mildred) Bagozzi, Evelyn Guhle, Marlene (Dave) Grant, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Holy Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Viking, Saturday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. Luncheon and fellowship to follow.

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Claystone grant program updated to include in-kind grants

Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

Claystone Waste has announced the launch of a new and improved Community Grant Program with new funding categories including the Program and Event Grant, General Operating Grant, Capital Grant, and In-Kind Grant.

“The new In-Kind Grant category will capture requests for donation of time or materials that has a monetary value but does not require funding,” Claystone’s media release says.

“We receive a lot of requests for donations, including door prizes and auction items for community events,” said Chief Executive Officer Corey Popick. “We have also seen an increase in requests for us to donate our finished compost, including community garden projects and to sell as a fundraising initiative. By creating this new category, we are bet-

ter able to track and fulfill these requests.”

Communication and Public Relations Advisor Jackie Sargent said there is not a specified cap on funding available for local non-profit organizations located in Tofield, Viking, Ryley, Holden, and Beaver County, but that Claystone does prefer to fund smaller initiatives to allow them to provide funding to more groups.

Some of the recent recipients of grant funding from Claystone include the Bruce Quilters, Bags of Love in Ryley, Happy Wanderers, and the Viking Parent Council.

“The program and Event Grant provides funding for projects, programs, or events, including annual requests (e.g. FCSS Christmas Hampers), the General Operating Grant provides funding to help offset an organization’s operating expenses, and the Capital Grant provides funding for capital improvements including

purchases of equipment and minor renovation projects,” the media release says.

Applications will be accepted from Monday, Sept. 1 to Friday, Oct. 31 but In-Kind Grants will be accepted at any time, to be reviewed upon receipt.

“One of Claystone’s core values is about how we are rooted in community, and that includes supporting local groups that make a difference in the lives of residents of the Beaver County region,” said Popick. “Although it took us some time to review and get the new program ready for implementation, we are confident that the new categories and process will make it much easier for groups –often run by volunteers –to apply for grant funding.”

With grant funding high in demand, Claystone says it will only accept applications from an organization once per year.

IRMA NEWS

By Marjorie Lawson

Congratulations to Parker MacKay and Laine Langenbrunner who were married in Calgary on Saturday. Family and friends from

Irma were in attendance. The happy couple will be residing in Minnesota. Buses rolled Tuesday as schools re-opened for the 2025-2026 school year. There is a threat of a work stoppage that could impact schools at some point. But we hope that all the staff and students of Irma School have a good year.

Students will also be beginning or continuing post-secondary education around the province and we wish them success as well.

The Albert Hall was the scene of a quinceanera on Saturday evening. This is a traditional Mexican dinner and dance to mark the 15th birthday of young girls. Our best wishes go out to Camilla Zavala Lara for a great year ahead.

Very warm temperatures last week meant that many harvesting operations are in full swing. Warm and dry conditions look to continue although smoke may be a factor this week.

Schools welcome back students

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As harvest goes into full swing on the prairies, the effect of anti-dumping duties on canola imports is a source of real anxiety for producers.

R.J. Sigurdson, minister of agriculture and irrigation, addressed the issue in a statement Aug. 22.

“China’s decision to impose a 75.8 per cent tariff on additional Canadian canola products is another devastating blow to Alberta’s agriculture industry,” said Sigurdson.

“This comes on top of the existing 100 per cent tariff on canola oil, canola oil cake, and peas,” he said, “and threatens to cut Alberta producers out of one of their most valuable markets almost entirely.”

The 75.8 per cent tariff is not considered to be retaliation for any “dumping” infractions by Canada. Rather, it is widely believed to be a retaliation for tariffs Canada imposed on cheaper electric vehicles coming from China into the country.

“These tariffs by China are in response to the federal government’s decision to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum, effective October 2024,” he said, pointing out

that, “Alberta’s farmers, ranchers and processors did not create this situation; yet, they are paying the price.”

China’s retaliative measure is hitting not the auto sector but the agriculture industry, where canola is a big part of the picture, including in Beaver County.

China is Alberta’s second largest agricultural export market and worth $2.4 billion in 2024, said Sigurdson. Canola, peas and pork make up $1.7 billion of that amount.

As it stands, this means up to 70 per cent of canola seed exports from Alberta go to China, the world’s largest importer of canola. And, up to now, China bought most of its canola from Canada.

“Losing this market could have serious consequences for farm families, processing facilities, and rural communities across our province,” said Sigurdson.

“While we acknowledge Canada’s request for World Trade Organization dispute consultations over the March 20 tariffs, more urgent and active federal intervention is needed to resolve this dispute.”

On March 8, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced the outcome of its anti-discrimination investigation the country started last September after the Canada imposed tariffs on China’s electric vehicles, steel

and aluminum.

China’s State Council Tariff Commission responded by stating it would, as of March 20 of this year, impose a 100 per cent tariff rate on Canadian canola oil and canola meal, along with several other tariffs on Canadian agricultural products.

Information for canola producers was provided by the Canola Council of Canada on its website, and it differentiated between two different investigations China was conducting.

“Tariffs from the State Council Tariff Commission resulting from the anti-discrimination investigation are separate and distinct from China’s anti-dumping investigation into imports of Canadian canola seed which is ongoing,” stated the Canola Council of Canada, under the title “Trade with China.”

As of this investigation, China’s MOFCOM gave a preliminary ruling on Aug. 12 stating that, as part of its anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola seed imports, a 75.8 per cent duty would be collection in the form of a deposit, on all Canadian canola seed shipped to China as of Aug. 14.

“With this provisional duty on canola seed, together with the existing 100 per cent anti-discrimination tariffs on canola oil and meal, the Chinese market is

Canola tariff hitting just as farmers prepare for harvest

effectively closed to the Canadian canola industry,” concludes the Canola Council of Canada.

Sigurdson blames the trade dispute on the federal government, stating it is “an issue they created.”

For that reason, Sigurdson urged action be taken on the part of the Canadian government to fix the issue as soon as possible.

“Alberta is once again calling on Ottawa to act swiftly, engage in constructive dialogue with China, and restore access to one of our most critical markets before more livelihoods are lost,” he said.

In a joint statement, the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) and the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) on Aug. 12, stated the canola industry “is deeply disappointed with today’s preliminary ruling by China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOfCOM) as part of its anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola seed imports.

“With its ruling, MOFCOM announced the imposition of a 75.8 per cent duty collected in the form of a deposit on all Canadian canola seed shipments as of Aug. 14.”

The industry statement charged that the ruling was timed to greatly impact Continued on BCC4

Culture Days celebrates artistic and cultural events

events.”

Patricia Harcourt

A month-long celebration takes place in communities across Alberta.

September is the time to enjoy the many cultural offerings made available in the province.

That would include diversity in art, music, food and dance, among other events and activities that will take place starting September 1.

The banners are flying and welcome mat put out as communities across Alberta come together to celebrate Culture Days.

It is being described as “packed with hundreds of free, family-friendly

Last year, 247,000 Albertans attending events across the province.

It increased their awareness of arts and culture that is home-grown, and also highlighted the accessibility and engagement of these fun events made available for so many of these participants.

The province has awarded $380,000 in grants to support 11 organizations in 48 communities to increase accessibility for Albertans as these communities host Alberta Culture Days events.

If there is no event locally, Albertans can always mark the month by visiting one of 20 provincially owned muse-

ums, historic sites and archives free of charge on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28.

“Alberta Culture Days is a monthlong showcase of the creativity, diversity and spirit that power this incredible province,” says Tanya Fir, minister of arts, culture and status of women.

“From dance and culinary experiences to art and markets, communities come together and bring culture to life with exciting events in every corner of the province,” says Fir.

Culture Days was founded “to help bring communities together and remove barriers so everyone can take

part in Alberta’s unique and diverse history,” said a government release on the reason for marking September as a way for cultural and artistic expression.

Steven Foord, executive director of Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, explained his community’s involvement.

“Culture Days unites our community in celebrating the talent, traditions and unique creative spirit that define Alberta’s culture,” he said. “We are proud to partner with the province to present free accessible events that spotlight local artists and bring people together.”.

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9:30AM-4:00PM-GovernanceandPrioritiesCommitteeMeeting September10

9:30AM-4:00PM-CouncilMeeting(Budget)

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HARVESTSEASONROADSAFETY

It’sthattimeofyearagain-swathers,combines,and otherfarmequipmentareonthemovethroughoutBeaverCounty.Please takeafewextramomentsontheroadtokeepeveryonesafethisharvest season:

ForDrivers:

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Watchforwideequipmentthatmaytakeupmorethanonelaneor makewideturns.

Stayalertforflashinglights,slow-movingvehiclesigns,andsudden stops.

ForFarmers&Operators:

Useproperlightingandreflectiveslow-movingvehiclesigns. Travelduringdaylighthourswheneverpossible. Ensureescortvehiclesareusedforespeciallywideloads. Checkthatmirrorsandlightsarecleanandvisiblebeforeheadingout. Harvestisabusyseason-patienceandawarenessgoalongwayin keepingourroadssafeforbothfarmersandmotorists.Let’sallwork togethertomakesureeveryonegetshomesafely!

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ThefollowingDevelopmentApplicationshavebeenAPPROVED(except whereotherwisenoted)bytheDevelopmentAuthorityundertheprovisions ofLandUseBylawNo.98-801,subjecttotherightofappealtotherelevant appealbody-SubdivisionandDevelopmentAppealBoard(SDAB)orLand andPropertyRightsTribunal(LPRT).

DiscretionaryUse–HeavyEquipmentRepairBusiness (AutomotiveandEquipmentSale,Repair,Rental,andStorage, Major)

Anypersonwishingtoappealanapplicationmaydosoby servingwrittennoticeontheprescribedform(stating reasonsfortheappeal)totherelevantappealbody.For informationonhowtoappealcanbefoundourourwebsite under Services>Planning&Development>Appealing PlanningDecisions

Furtherinformationregardingtheabovedecisionsmaybe obtainedfromtheCountyOffice,Ryley,Alberta.

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CONSTRUCTIONUPDATEFORTHEFOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

Overthesummer,Countyconstructioncrewshavebeenworkingto upgradethefollowingroads: KingswayEstates

BeaverCreekEstatesNorth50514RGERD202 RGERD200fromSecondaryHWY630toHoopersDriveand CampgroundEntrance TWPRD492Approximately1.72kmseastofRGERD170

TWPRD490betweenHighway857&RGERD142

TWPRD490betweenHighway870&RGERD120

Theselocationswillsoonbegintoreceivethesecondlayerofchipsealand theremaybedelaysasworkcrews'directtraffictoworksafely.Therewill bemanylooserocksafterthesecondchipseallayerisappliedandspeed limitswillcontinuetobereducedontheseroadsuntilthefinalsweepis complete.BeaverCounty'sgoalistoprovideahealthy,injuryfreework environmentforallemployees,contractors,visitors,andgeneralpublic. Therearepotentialhazardstothepublicandvehiclesduringthe constructionprocess.Thiscanincludeheavymachinery,dustormud,road materialsuchasgravel,asphaltcoatingsandrockchips.

Weapologizefortheinconveniencethatroadmaintenanceand upgradingcauses,butthesameroadsthatreceivethemosttrafficalso needthemostmaintenance.Thankyouforyourpatienceand understandingduringconstruction.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecall theBeaverCountyServiceCentreat780-663-3730.

CONSTRUCTIONNOTICE:

ThebridgeonRangeRoad144,betweenTownships494and500,willbe underrepairfromSeptember8–12,2025.Trafficwillremainopentoone lanewhileworkisunderway,andrepairsareexpectedtotakeaboutfour days(weatherdependent).

COMMUNITYSUPPORTGRANTDEADLINE

BeaverCountyvaluestheincredibleworkofcommunityorganizations! ThroughtheCommunitySupportGrantprogram,weprovidefundingand in-kindsupporttohelpbringimpactfulprojectstolife.

Thinkingaboutapplying?Here’swhatyou’llneed:

Acompletedapplicationform, Adetailedprojectbudget, Theorganization’smostrecentfinancialstatements, Evidenceoffinancialneedorquotesfortheproject.

Deadline:September30th,2025

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HoldenHistoricalSocietyMuseum-4928-50AveHolden,AB September6,2025from12:00-4:00PM LiveMusic!

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Comewatchthedemooftheirnewelectronicbirddetector-and checkoutthe2025exhibitsanddisplays!

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Hard-SurfaceLocations Constructedinthefollowingphases: Phase1(P1): Cement, Phase2(P2): ChipSeal1stLift, Phase3(P3): ChipSeal 2ndlift, Phase4(P4): FinalsweepofChips.

KingswayEstates-501

RgeRd202betweenTwp502&504

RgeRd200fromHwy630to campgroundentrance&Hoopers Dr

WhisperingHillsEstates-51308 RgeRd195

Twp492approx.1.72kmseastof RgeRd170

Twp490betweenHwy857&Rge Rd142

Twp490betweenHwy870&Rge Rd120

TwpRd512fromRgeRd191toHWY 834 Aug25

ShoulderPulls(LocationTBD)

Backsloping(locationTBD) Oct2 Nov1

BridgeReplacement(RGERD171 fromTWP484-490 Jun26 Jul26

Gravelling Mar13 Dec22

DustControl-1stApplication May13 May30

DustControl-2ndApplication Aug8 Aug15

Thesoilstabilizingfortheroadbasewithsoilcementisnowcomplete.We willsoonbestartingthefirstlayerofchipsealandtheremaybedelaysas workcrewsdirecttrafficinordertoworksafely.Therewillbemanyloose rocksafterthechipseallayerisappliedandspeedlimitswillbereduced ontheseroadsonceopeneduntiltheprojectiscomplete. Duringthisconstructionphase,portionsoftheroadmaybeclosedto allowcrewstoworksafelypleaseuseanotherroute,detourswillbe postedorbecautiouswhenyouneedtodrivethroughconstruction zones(localtrafficonly). BeaverCounty'sgoalistoprovideahealthy, injuryfreeworkenvironmentforallemployees,contractors,visitorsand generalpublic.Alreadythisyearwehavehadpeopleexceedingthe postedspeedlimitthroughourconstructionzones,endangeringstaff, contractorsandthepublic.Therearepotentialhazardstothepublicand vehiclesduringtheconstructionprocess.Thiscanincludeheavy machinery,dustormud,roadmaterialsuchasgravel,asphaltcoatings androckchips.Weapologizefortheinconveniencethatroad maintenanceandupgradingcauses,butthesameroadsthatreceivethe mosttrafficalsoneedthemostmaintenance.Thank-youforyourpatience andunderstandingduringconstruction.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,please calltheBeaverCountyServiceCentreat780-663-3730.

InformationonCountyprogramsandservicescan befoundonourwebsite,alongwiththelatestnews.

Access to low cost loans for livestock producers increases

Patricia Harcourt

As a way to help grow the agricultural economy, access to the Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program (FALGP) is being increased for low interest financing, which is also backed by a government guarantee.

The move is designed to help livestock producers buy more animals and grow their herds by increasing the lending limit.

This is being done as Alberta producers continue to grow their reputation for their beef and the higher price it is bringing on the world stage.

“Alberta is world-

renowned for its topquality beef production, a reputation owed in part to the hard work and dedication of feeder associations, which help livestock producers get financing,” states the Aug. 27 government announcement.

“As demand for Alberta beef continues to grow internationally, leading to higher prices, locally owned feeder associations are turning to the Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program,” said the release. Now, with the program having reached its limit of $150 million, the province has increased the limit to $225 million

country, creating 200,000 jobs and workers who earn $15 billion in wages.

farmers who planted canola this year as they prepare to harvest their crops.

Rick White, president and CEO of CCGA stated: “This tariff will have an immediate and substantive impact on farmers’ marketing opportunities for the 2025 canola crop,”

White added that Canadian farmers are in fact globally competitive.

“If a solution is not found swiftly, the impact will be quickly felt on our farms and in our rural communities,” he said.

It will also create “significant volatility in the global marketplace,” said the joint statement.

The two canola groups state they “are continuing all efforts to resolve this issue for Canadian canola farmers and the broader value chain.

Along with Sigurdson, they are calling for “immediate support from the federal government as the industry navigates this unprecedented market closure.”

The tariffs that will create this closure in markets threaten the canola industry, which is “an economic engine for the Canadian economy.” That engine earns $43.7 billion per year in the

to allow this trend to continue helping to grow the rural economy.

“Alberta is a beef province and livestock is a huge part of our agricultural industry,” says Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation R.J. Sigurdson.

“Our cattle and sheep producers put food on the tables in our province and around the world,” he said.

“Increasing the limit on Alberta’s loan guarantee program will ensure thousands of producers across the province have access to the capital they need to keep producing Alberta’s world renowned beef.”

The province also says

by meeting the top officials in China.

“It’s extremely significant because it’s added to the tariff already in place,” said Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe, referring to the 100 per cent tariff already in place for canola meal and canola meal.

Moe is going to China in early September with a trade delegation. “Right now these tariffs are not permanent,” adding that action must be taken now to prevent them from becoming permanent.

“We should do our level best to have it removed.”

Regarding the real reason for the tariff being imposed by China, Moe said the removal of the Canadian tariff on electric vehicles is a “card we can play but it’s not the only card.”

But he added that the amount of dollars generated by the canola industry “dwarfs” the contributions of the developing electric vehicle industry right now in Canada.

Politicians need “to find their way to China,” he said, calling China a significant trading partner. “I would hope China would be receptive..and advance the conversation.”

He added: “I firmly believe we have six to eight weeks,” he said, to “do everything we can”

the program allows producer-run cooperatives to get competitive financing.

This ensures they will have access to capital so, as beef prices rise, they can diversify their operations and grow their businesses.

Producer Dustin Lamb expressed appreciation for the increase in available funding to augment his own operation.

“With cattle prices as high as they are right, an increase to the program is critical,” he said. “Getting this increase will be absolutely huge. Access to capital is incredibly important and helps producers like myself to grow and thrive.

“This program was a huge part of me coming back to the farm that my family started and will be instrumental in keeping it going,” said Lamb.

Indeed, the chair of the Feeder Association of Alberta predicts positive results from this increase in available funds for producers.

George L’Heureux said the 45 feeder associations in this province have access to funding that is “critically needed to support Alberta’s livestock industry.”

He added that, “without this kind of support, our industry would be facing a dire shortfall in available lending at the local feeder associations

across the province.

“The rapid escalation in the cost of livestock simply makes it unfeasible to operate at previous levels and the last thing we need is to see any pressure on overall beef numbers in the province,” said L’Heureux.

Since 1936, the program has provided farmers with capital to feed livestock using low-interest, government backed financing.

The program usually finances from 17-24 per cent of the calf crop each year, which the government says provides “a significant portion of the industry’s lending requirement.”

And he urged Canada’s top officials, including the prime minister and other federal government ministers, to also attend these meetings.

Vialta Lodge Chatter: Fall flower preservation

Sept.: “Summer ends, and Autumn comes and he who would have it otherwise would have high tide always and a full moon every night.”Hal Borland

“There comes a day each September when you wake up and know the summer is over and fall has arrived.” - Ann Rinaldi

September has arrived so Vialta Lodge can celebrate five birthdays: Sept. 5 for Pat Amundson, Sept. 7 for Ed Majeski, Sept. 13 for Lillian Fitzmaurice, Sept. 19 for Paul Malowany, and Sept. 25 for Curtis Wilkie. Happy Birthday to each one of you! Did you know there

Teacher Strike

Continued from Page 3

Horner and Nicolaides said the ATA kept pressing their point about the need for better classroom conditions, something the ATA has been using as part of its public awareness campaign.

“We heard their bargaining concerns and carefully considered how we could best support teachers, students, and their classrooms,” said the two government ministers, who flatly stated:

“They have been offered what they asked for, they have been offered what they said was needed.”

An offer on the part of the employers’ association was for 1,000 more teachers every year for the next three years, costing $750 million in total. Horner and Nicolaides state this was “the exact request the union made in June of 2025.”

The addition of 3,000 new teachers “would certainly have a significant impact in alleviating classroom pressures and improve the education landscape for teachers and students,” they said.

The ATA was also offered a 12 per cent wage increase over four years, plus an unspecified “additional increase” for 95 per cent of the teachers

are specific terms of reference for people in different age brackets? In your seventies you are a septuagenarian, in your eighties an octogenarian, in your nineties a nonagenarian, and someone who is 100 years or older is a Centenarian. For those who actually reach 110 years or older, they are supracentenarians!

As well they ought!

“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and colour are their last days.”John Burrows.

On Sept. 3, the Handi Van will be taking interested residents for a crop tour. The harvest is ramping up so, as long as it does not rain that day,

over the same four-year period, including newer teachers to help improve conditions for them.

The offer was rejected on Wednesday, August 27. Horner and Nicolaides contend that the ATA “suggested that a contract with fewer teachers would save money and that funding could be funnelled into even higher salaries.” However, this could not be substantiated with the teachers’ union.

The ministers say they have “exposed and called out” the union’s “manipulation” of wanting to “divert supports away from the classroom to further drive up teacher compensation.”

Meanwhile, the ATA states it is “just seeking fair compensation (and) an alignment between words and actions.

The 3,000 teachers proposed is just “a drop in the bucket” of what is needed, and the province’s proposed pay raise had already been rejected in the vote in June.

“If the government believes teachers are vital, as the premier recently stated, it’s time to reflect that in all aspects of teachers’ jobs,” stated the ATA’s position.

Meanwhile, there has been no movement so far this week to start negotiations again between the two parties.

you will experience the sights, sounds, and smells of harvest.

Activity Coordinator, Lindsay Sullivan, is introducing a new activity on Thursday, Sept. 4. You will have the chance to preserve some of the beautiful flowers from the Lodge flower beds. But not in the usual time consuming manner of placing them between the pages of books. Come on out and try something new!

A drive to the Wainwright Train Trestle is tentatively booked for Friday, Sept. 19. Watch

the bulletin board and announcements for confirmation of the date.

(I have taken the following information from the M.D. of Wainwright Sharepoint.)

“When the Wainwright - or Battle River - Train Trestle was built in 1908, it was the longest freestanding trestle in Canada during wartime. A man was required to walk across it previous to the train every time there was to be a crossing. Grand Trunk Pacific began construction of this magnificent structure in 1907

and was completed December 10, 1908.

“It is the second largest in Canada, with Lethbridge Trestle being the largest. The first train across was in January 1909. The total cost of the trestle was $600,000.

“It is 2,775 feet long and 195 feet high.

“In 2000, the Way of The West Society created a rest area and look-off site to overlook the trestle. From this area you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Battle River Valley as well as watch trains cross the trestle.”

On Thursday Sept. 25

the Handi Van will transport eager Vialta tenant shoppers to Vegrevile on a shopping trip.

“It was a lovely afternoon - such an afternoon as only Sept. can produce when summer has stolen back for one more day of dream and glamour.” - L. Montgomery

“I loved autumn, the season of the year that God seemed to have put there just for the beauty of it.” - Lee Maynard Stay safe and enjoy life!

Marion R. Cotrell

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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.

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Teddy Bear Picnic draws large crowd of 160 for fun afternoon

Patricia Harcourt Editor

This Sixth Annual Teddy Bear Picnic at Eastview Park on Thursday, August 28 drew a large crowd of 160 people this year.

It was a great success despite the intense heat experienced last week in the area.

The picnic is held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with many residents flocking to the park to enjoy some free entertainment and experience an opportunity to play with their families and friends.

Viking/Beaver Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) partnered with other agencies in the community to provide this time for what is described as “an evening of fun and connection.”

Two draws were made including a gift basket donated by Viking Royal Purple, said Viking/Beaver FCSS

Director Dawn Chrystian.

And she expressed her pleasure at how well the event went this year.

“Despite the heat, it was a great turnout, we had over 160 people attending,” she said, noting: “That is more than last year and it seems to continue to grow each year.”

No doubt, the picnic is starting to build in popularity and the word is out about the large number of activities to be enjoyed.

That includes a pop-up spray park hosted by Viking Fire and Rescue, bouncy slides from Beaver Emergency Services Commission, story time by Viking Municipal Library, a scavenger hunt from the Town of Viking, and a fishing hole from Viking/Beaver FCSS.

Also, many other agencies hosted fun activities like a bubble station, glitter tattoos, journal painting, pop-

corn, butterfly snack bags, sack races, rock painting, and UV bracelets, and more.

Hot dogs and drinks were served by the Viking Lions, and the Viking RCMP offered a police cruiser tour to anyone interested in looking inside a police car.

The two hours in late afternoon that the picnic is held serves as a wonderful place for people to come down and relax, socialize and enjoy the many fun things to do. This event is put on free of charge for participants and attendees.

An open and welcoming group where community members can connect, share their experiences, and support one another. Together, we explore healthy coping strategies, gain meaningful insights into the grief journey, and find strength through shared understanding and mutual support.

Meets Mondays - 4:30 - 6:00 pm

October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10

FCSS - Killam 4809 49 Avenue

Facilitator: Holly Bovencamp

This group is free to attend thanks to FIRST, FFCS, and the Red Deer Primary Care Network To join, call 780-385-3976

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