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RCMP conduct
recent traffic
blitz 3
Area schools
host Terry Fox
Runs 4
Principals talk
about school
year 8,9,10
Classified ads
14-15
Obituary Page
18

Motivational magic
Steve Harmer brought his motivational magic show to the students of West Meadow Elementary School on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Harmer uses
magic to impart lessons on kindness and gratitude. Here, from left are Delta Heggie, Harmer, and Colton Cutler, watching as the magician pulls a
rabbit named Stew from a box. Photo by Rob Vogt
October Calendar
on Page 20 Education

Students learn to make safe online choices

By Rob Vogt 3) How many use some sort of social media in- said.
Local Press Writer
cluding Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok? The second rule is to use technology with your
With technology playing such a big part in the A varying number of students raised their hands parents and remove all technology from the bed-

Focus on
lives of children and youth, it is important they for each question. room.
learn to make good choices. Davis pointed out children are not supposed to Technology is the responsibility of parents and
To assist in that effort, the school councils of be on social media until they are 13 years old, so they cannot relinquish that responsibility.

community
Willow Creek Composite High, West Meadow no student in the room should have been on so- “You’re a kid, and you deserve to be a kid for as
Elementary and Granum Schools partnered to cial media. long as you can,” Davis said.
bring in Paul Davis, an expert on online safety, on Davis said parents either didn’t read the rules or He talked about the digital trail, which proves

Show off
Sept. 22. didn’t care about the rules. He hoped they hadn’t your digital foot print. It shows just where a user

your photos!
He spoke at West Meadow in the morning, read the rules, because that can be corrected. has interacted online.
joined by students from Granum School; the high However, he was not allowed to talk about so- Davis stressed parents own the technology, not
school in the afternoon; and did a session for par- cial media because no one in the room was old students.
Share your love
ents in the evening. enough to be on it. “It doesn’t just impact you,” he said. “It impacts
of photography by
Davis has spoken to more than 650,000 stu- As an example, he pulled up the rules for them.”
submitting photos
dents across five provinces, to help them make Instagram, and it clearly states users must be 13 or Davis turned his attention to cyber-bullying.
from your travels
safe online choices. older. The number one source of it is social media. If a
near and far to
“I hope the majority will make good choices,” Davis gave two rules to follow, and asked stu- student bullies someone online on a Sunday after-
rob@claresholmlocalpress.ca
he said. dents to write them down. noon, and it is reported to a principal, the princi-
Davis opened by asking three questions: The first rule is “Respect the rules”. If the rules pal has three choices – issue a warning; suspend
1) In your bedroom at home, who uses an iPad, say you can’t use social media until 13, respect the student; or call the police. If the student is 12
tablet or personal computer? that. years or older, they can be charged.
2) How many use a smartphone? “How about we start respecting the rules,” Davis Continued on Page 2

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Students, families learn about online safety
He emphasized your
words matter, and saying
“It was a joke” or “I was
kidding” doesn’t matter.
Davis then discussed
what to do about cyber-
bullying.
Do not respond.
Instead, report everything,
and ask for help from
teachers, principals, and
parents. Print and collect
evidence as well.
“Don’t be afraid to ask
for help,” Davis said. “If
you don’t ask for help, we
don’t know what’s going
on.”
Worse, the bully gets
away with it.
Davis then asked what
can help?
Do not use social me-
dia, he said. Students can’t
anyway, until they are 13
years old. Staying away
from social media also
protects students from bul-
lying; disinformation; and
predators.
Predators are looking for
children online and will
get to know a child’s
friends, family, and team-
mates; study their photos
and videos; and use infor-
mation they post and
share.
Davis then discussed
sharing pictures.
A picture is worth 1,000
words, he said, and online
they also tell another sto-
ry – its actual physical lo-
cation.
A picture is a digital
book, and contains all
sorts of information.
Davis demonstrated
how in 14 minutes he
could use a picture to find
out the name, address,
school, and much more of
the person who posted it.
He could even get a physi-
cal picture of the person’s
house using Google Street
View.
Davis said a student is
one of thousands being
monitored by criminals us-
ing artificial intelligence.
He suggested when peo-
ple go on a vacation, they
should only post pictures
after they return home, in-
stead of while on holiday
when no one is home and
the house is unattended.
Davis said deleting is a
myth as well.
Once something is post-
ed online, you never know
who will see it, and you
can never get it back.
Everything is stored on
massive servers, or com-
puters, even after deleted
from a personal device.
Davis moved on to
YouTube, a site where any-
one can post and view
videos.
He had two rules for
YouTube – don’t upload
video until you are 13; and
when you are 13, and up-
load videos, turn the com-
ments off so you can’t see
what people say. Also, only
CYBER SECURITY - Paul Davis visited Willow
Creek Composite High and West Meadow Elementary
Schools on Sept. 22 to discuss online safety with students
and parents. Photo by Rob Vogt
use YouTube Kids.
However, when a kid
says “I want to be a
YouTuber” Davis tells
them to follow their
dream. He urges them to
make videos that inspire,
and change the world for
the bettrer. Besides, they
likely won’t make a dime
on their videos, but will
still have an educational
experience if no one sees
the video.
Viruses are another con-
cern.
Davis said the number
one way to get them on a
computer, tablet or phone
is by clicking on links. He
urged everyone not to click
on links, except in context,
that is you know the per-
son who sent you the link
and what the purpose is.
“Always be suspicious
(of links),” Davis said.
Another issue is web-
cams. Once on, they can
be hacked and criminals
can spy on people using
them.
Davis tells children to
cover their webcams, and
the best way is using a sim-
ple bandage or Band Aid.
He then discussed pass-
words.
Davis emphasized never
to share passwords; and
that parents must have all
passwords. Parents are re-
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passwords in case of emer-
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He suggested going to
the Dollar Store, buying a
scribbler, writing down all
passwords in it, and keep-
ing it at home.
Passwords are the key to
privacy, and must be pro-
tected.
“A password is like a key
to your home,” Davis said.
Students also get in-
volved in online gaming.
The number one rule,
Davis said, is to play age-
appropriate games.
He cautioned that
friends are not found or
made online.
“Remember that one
forever,” he said, adding
the chat box is not a
friend. “You don’t know
who lives on the other end
of that screen.”
Davis then briefly dis-
cussed texting.
He emphasized using
proper sentence structure
and not using emojis.
Now, not only in school
but college and university,
instructors are receiving as-
signments written like
texts, with no sentences
and with emojis such as
hearts and happy faces.
Davis then turned his at-
tention for the last part of
his presentation on when
students should be online.
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Police

RCMP discusses back to school, recent calls REPAIRS.

The start of the school Nanton and enter. senior facilities and REPLACEMENTS.
year means lots of children
will be out and about dur-
• 13 traffic
complaints,
RCMP Beat Currently,
bike thefts
schools. This allows for di-
rect engagement and an
REMODELS.
ing the mornings and after- six tickets is- are com- opportunity to get to know RELIABLE.

’s
noons. sued. mon so the police officers that live
Police will be conduct-
ing school patrols during
school hours to ensure
speed limits are followed.
Claresholm and Nanton
• Three
animal calls.
• Six re-
quests to as-
sist other
safety mea-
sures such
as locks and
storage in-
side aide in
here. Topics will include:
avoiding being victim to
fraud; dangers of social me-
dia; stranger danger; and
street safety.
Sm ig PLUMBING
operate as one RCMP de- agencies. prevention. On Sept. 20, the
tachment and have re- • Two Claresholm Detachment
Sept. 7 to Sept. 21
When Claresholm and Nanton & Heating
sponded to 163 total calls motor vehi- speaking RCMP Detachments con- SHANE CARLSON
in this two-week period. cle colli- about crime ducted a joint warrant
Some call to mention are: sions. prevention, round-up. A total of 20
Claresholm • Five reports of theft. criminals are opportunists, warrants were executed,

• residential
• 31 traffic complaints, • One deceased individ- therefore things such as with eight in Nanton and

• commercial
seven tickets issued ual. lights, cameras, and mo- 12 in Claresholm.
• Four break and enter. • Two reports of harass- tion detectors are usually Additionally, a prolific of-

• plumbing
• Four motor vehicle col- ment. strong enough measures to fender that possessed war-

• gasfitting
lisions. At the present time, on motivate criminals to look rants from the Crowsnest
• Two animal calls. the traffic side, police are elsewhere. Pass, High River and

• 10 requests to assist
other agencies.
• Three drug-related of-
fences.
• Two calls under the
Mental Health Act.
focusing on speeding and
stop sign violations. In re-
lation to criminal activity,
police are constantly ad-
justing and improving
strategies to track break
Claresholm RCMP is al-
ways looking to be in-
volved in the community,
and in the upcoming
months will be conducting
various presentations at the
• forced air
Nanton was located in his
residence and arrested.
Several valuable items were heating
recovered at the scene in-
cluding a dirt bike, quad,
scooter and a brand new
set of tires.

RCMP conduct recent traffic blitz We wish all students

By Rob Vogt
Local Press Writer
The Claresholm and Nanton RCMP
recently conducted a two-day traffic
blitz.
Between Sept. 23 and 24,
Claresholm and Nanton RCMP, with
the help of the High River RCMP
Traffic Unit, conducted a joint traffic
enforcement operation in the Towns of
Nanton and Claresholm, Municipal
District of Ranchland and M.D. of
Willow Creek.
The RCMP stated the project's main
focus was targeting speeding, the cause
of the majority of collisions in the
area. The project was a success and as
such, it is planned to be run at least
once every three months.
Constable Ken Jones was tasked with
organizing the initial collaborative pro-
ject with the High River RCMP Traffic
heading back to school a
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M.D.s of Willow Creek and
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The operation took place in several
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Highway 22, Highway 533 and both
Towns of Claresholm and Nanton. NOTICE OF
A total of 39 tickets were written in
the two days with 28 tickets being is- NOMINATION DAY
sued for speeding. The fastest speed Form 2 Local Authorities Election Act
during the two days was 104 kilome- Local Jurisdiciton: Division 7 -
tres per hour in a 50 kilometre per THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF WILLOW CREEK NO. 26
hour construction zone.
PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
One vehicle stop during the opera-
tion turned into an impaired driving
investigation where the driver of the
Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is October 17, 2022 and that
vehicle was impaired by alcohol and nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the
the driver was charged under provin- local jurisdiction office set out below within the period beginning on September 14,
cial impaired sanctions. 2022 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day.
Number of Electoral Division
Offices(s)
Other tickets issued in the day were
for distracted driving, that is driving Vacancies Number (map below)
Councillor 1 7
while on a cell phone, failing to wear a
seat belt, and expired vehicle registra-

Division 7 Boundaries
Unit, Town of Nanton Bylaw and the tion and insurance.

Education NANTON

TR 160

7
RR 290

TR 154
Parkland

RR 291

HWY 2
TR 150 HWY 529

RR 280

HWY 527
STAVELY

Pine
Coulee

TR 140

Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office:

M.D. of Willow Creek No. 26 - Administration Office
Stavely school 273129 Sec. Highway 520 W (Legal: SW 21-12-27-W4)
welcome breakfast 4.77 kms West of Claresholm, AB on Hwy 520 W
Stavely Elementary School Dated at the Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26 .
invited students, their fami-
In the Province of Alberta, this 14th day of September, 2022 .
lies, and staff for a welcome-
back breakfast first thing in the That any person filing a Nomination Paper for the office of Councillor for The
morning of Sept. 21. Following Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26 deposit the sum of $100.00 cash, by
the event, the school went on certified cheque or by money order. Debit card withdrawals will not be accepted.
their Terry Fox Run/Walk at Pine By-Law No. 1759, March 8, 2017
Coulee. Photos by Rob Vogt Derrick Krizsan, Returning Officer, Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26
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Marathon of Hope

Terry Fox runs

Schools around the area held their Terry Fox Runs
last week to honour the legacy of a Canadian hero.
Fox began his Marathon of Hope in 1980, striving to run
across Canada, raising one dollar for each person in
Canada for cancer research. He had lost a log to cancer
and ran the equivalent of a marathon a day on a rudimen-
tary prosthetic leg. The cancer reappeared in his lungs,
and he was forced to stop his run outside Thunder Bay,
Ontario. He passed away in June of 1981, and that
September, the first Terry Fox Runs were held across
Canada. Clockwise from top left are the Stavely
Elementary School run at Pine Coulee west of Stavely on
Sept. 21; the Willow Creek Composite High School Run on
Sept. 23; and the West Meadow Elementary School run
on Sept. 23. Photos by Rob Vogt and submitted

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Livingstone.Macleod@assembly.ab.ca 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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In brief

M.D. of Willow Creek to attend meeting on ambulance service

By Rob Vogt kilometres on it, to as- about the garbage truck Council was notified Pincher Creek. ficials; local body con-
Local Press Writer
sist in a variety of ac- that serves rural resi- for comment as an ad- Closed session fidences; disclosure
The Municipal tivities including dents in the jacent municipality, as Council went into that could be harmful
District of Willow search and rescue and Claresholm area. per their intermunici- closed session at the to third party interests;
Creek has indicated it others. It is there every pal development agree- end of its meeting to and confidential evalu-
is interested in attend- Consequently, coun- Thursday for residents ment with the M.D. of discuss advice from of- ations.
ing a meeting to dis- cil agreed to keep the to drop off their
cuss Vulcan County’s old ranger. garbage.
plan to transition to a Willow Creek He wondered with a
municipal emergency Foundation complete fire ban on,
medical service Council appointed should the M.D. look
provider. Coun. John Van at more pick-up days SELLING ALL CLASSES OF CATTLE
The decision came Driesten to the board or multiple pick-ups in
EVERY FRIDAY @ 9:00 A.M.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 REGULAR SALE
after a closed session of the Willow Creek a day.

MONDAY, OCT. 3 FIRST PRESORT SALE

discussion at M.D. Foundation. Derrick Krizsan, the
council’s Aug. 24 meet- Waste to energy M.D.’s chief adminis-
ing. Van Driesten also ad- trative officer, said he
OVER 2300 CALVES & 2000 VIDEO CALVES
MON., OCT. 10 NO SALE - HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Council reviewed a vised council there is a would look into it.
letter from Vulcan portable waste-to-ener- Intermunicipal devel-

TUESDAY, OCT. 11 PRESORT SALE OVER 2000 CALVES

County explaining they gy facility in Beiseker opment
would like to go back and they wondered if Council agreed they
to a municipal ambu- they M.D. wanted a had no concerns on an FALL CALF RUN STARTING OCTOBER 2022

6
lance service and were
CUDLOBE ANGUS 3 4 5 8
tour. application for a sec- SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
gauging the interest of 2 SPECIAL CALF 7
He said he thinks ondary farm residence
INFLUENCE & YEARLING SALE
other municipalities in they should take a in the neighbouring VIDEO SALE 11 AM 9 AM
Cows & Bulls to follow
9 11 12 13 15
the region. & Pre-sort Sale - 1 PM
14
tour, while Reeve Municipal District of
Stavely Fire NO SALE 10 SPECIAL CALF
Maryanne Sandberg Pincher Creek. PRE-SORT & YEARLING SALE
Happy
Department ranger suggested inviting the SALE 9 AM
Thanksgiving
16 18 19 20 22
11 AM Cows & Bulls to follow
Council was advised
PRE-SORT 17 21
members of the land-
the Stavely Fire fill commission to tour Correction SPECIAL CALF
& YEARLING SALE
Department’s ranger On the front page CALF SALE 9 AM
at the same time. 11 AM

23 25 26 27 29
Cows & Bulls to follow

PRE-SORT 24 28
has been replaced. Claresholm garbage of the Sept. 21 edi-
tion of the SPECIAL CALF
However, the depart- truck & YEARLING SALE
Claresholm Local CALF SALE 9 AM
ment requested keep- Coun. Earl 11 AM

PRE-SORT. 31 NOVEMBER1
Cows & Bulls to follow
30 2 3
Press, there was an
4
ing the old one, which Hemmaway asked
error in the story SPECIAL CALF
has been 34 and 64 & YEARLING SALE
headlined, “Terry Fox CALF SALE Call to 9 AM
Run draws a crowd;
11 AM participate! Cows & Bulls to follow
Food bank
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A salute to agriculture … a comment from the Claresholm Local Press
THE WORLD NEEDS AGRICULTURE, and especial-
ly Canadian agriculture like never before.
Agriculture is the engine of the economy, and what
so many small towns in rural Alberta, including
Claresholm, Stavely, and Granum were founded on.
In addition to growing the food that sustains us,
and feeds the world, agriculture provides jobs and
support for the local economy.
At the heart of agriculture is the local farmer and
rancher. There are no producers like Canadian pro-
ducers who have pioneered, innovated and continued
to find efficiencies year after year and generation after
generation.
Yet, agriculture faces a lot of challenges. Some are
from outside forces, while others are wounds inflicted
on it by out-of-touch, ideological governments that
are concerned more about image than prosperity.
The cost of agricultural inputs is increasing, whether
seed, fertilizer or chemical. One of the byproducts of
those increasing costs is how producers have contin-
ued to find ways to use them efficiently. As an exam-
ple, by targeting their spraying, producers are using
opinion
less chemical than they did when they blanket-
sprayed an entire field. They have also found efficien-
cies in seeding and fertilizer.
That is why the federal government’s initiative to re-
duce fertilizer emissions by 30 per cent is so ridicu-
lous and, quite frankly, insulting. Not only have
producers already been reducing emissions by pursu-
ing best practices, but these have not been acknowl-
edged by an out-of-touch, urban-biased federal
government. Worse yet, their crops are a carbon sink
that is sequestering carbon but, again, that goes unac-
knowledged by the federal government.
Worse yet, the result of this initiative would be less
food production at a time when the Russian invasion
of Ukraine is creating a demand for increased produc-
tion. And the federal government is telling the world,
in its never-ending quest to look good internationally,
that Canada will answer the call to fill that need. Yet
its policy will do the opposite. It is ludicrous.
And the federal government’s attack on agriculture
does not end there.
The carbon tax on fuel continues to add more and
more cost to agriculture whether in the fuel used to
power equipment, dry grain, and even heat homes.
Yet producers persist, and will continue to, as their
fathers and grandfather before them.
Which is the next great challenge – succession.
It is no longer the case that children will automati-
cally take over the farm or ranch from their parents.
That still happens, but it can no longer be assumed.
Instead, farmers and ranchers are faced with anoth-
er challenge – succession planning. What happens if
there is no one in the family who wants to take over
the farm? Is it sold? Put into trust? There are all kinds
of options, but the challenge is to find the right one
that fits each operation’s unique situation.
So, this week, we salute agriculture, and especially
agriculture here in rural Alberta where farmers and
ranchers continue to put their heads down and work
until the work is done, producing food for the world
and setting an example for us all.
No matter what the challenge, they continue to per-
severe, and for that we thank you.
~RSV

Glad to come from a farm focus on community

Every so often I get asked
if I regret not taking over
the family farm or staying
on the land.
I do regret not appreciat-
ing living in the country, as I
so surely would now.
However, I am not a
farmer, but I come from a
farm.
My ancestors were farm-
ers, and for that I am hum-
bled and grateful for what
they have given me.
Going back generations,
my family too homestead-
ed, like so many families in
this area.
However, my family trav-
elled from Prussia to the
south where Catherine the
Great had opened land for
agriculture. She wanted ex-
pertise, and my family, and
so many others, offered that.
That land stayed in the
family for generations, as it
has for families here in
Southern Alberta.
The similarities end with
the Second World War
though.
My family was forced to
flee, leaving behind their
land, and everything they
knew – never to return.
Vogt’s views
Rob Vogt,
Editor
My grandfather and his
two sons – my dad and my
uncle – bought a farm at
Brooks. Eventually, my dad
struck out on his own, and
bought a farm north of
Coaldale.
He knew none of his chil-
dren were meant to farm, so
he happily sold to the
neighbours and lived out
his days happy and content
in Lethbridge.
What all the generations
of farming did give me, and
my siblings, was an under-
standing of where we come
from, and how important
agriculture is.
We learned hard work,
loyalty, determination, per-

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - Kathy LeClair shared this picture of this cute little squirrel who allowed her to take
Yet, one thing they were severance, and so many oth-

photos while it 8 peanuts – and he did eat eight peanuts!

was resilient.
They found their way to
Canada, where they again
started fresh, and sought op-
portunity.
er lessons I do not know
where else I would have
learned.
For all that, I am glad I Readers are invited to submit photos of anything they feel is of interest to our readers. Submissions can
be dropped off at the Local Press office or e-mailed to rob@claresholmlocalpress.ca.
come from a farm.

Passwords are really a never-ending story

If you’re not aware, you can look up
something on the Internet and leave
that up while you open another tab and
go to another site. I often go to the same
sites on a daily basis so I just leave them
open. Some people consider this messy.
They think there is something inherently
unsavoury about leaving my e-mail and
Facebook right on the screen. They even
make remarks when they glance at my
computer, “Look at all the stuff you have
open!” which is often followed by dis-
paraging clucking of the tongue and
rolling eyes. The disapproving tone
grates on my nerves. I can usually ignore
all of this, however, because it’s my com-
puter and I like it that way.
But then my computer joined the criti-
cism. It claimed I was using too much
memory or something, so, I thought
maybe I should close all my Internet site
tabs to give it a little break. I needed was an e-mail have been thinking of when I made that
“What can it hurt?” I said to password. One e-mail ac- password? What might I have been eat-
myself. “I can open the tabs
Family Frenzi count and one pass- ing? Orange-melon was not my pass-
again when I want to go word – it seemed word. And neither was
there again. Right? Right?” harmless enough. But Orange-melon#65%, which I thought
Well, I tell you, now I am now we need passwords was a pretty good guess since they want
held prisoner by the pass- for everything. I have to you to have a capital letter, a number, a
word police. It’s like there is have a password to go on- symbol, and a drop of unicorn blood in
a uniformed officer stand- line and pay my phone your password.
ing guard at the gate of all bill. Are they getting Finally, I had to give up and enter the
my favourite websites and I unauthorized people try- zone of password purgatory, also known
am denied entry because I Susan Bohnet, ing to pay my bill? I feel as re-setting your password. This is a dis-
can’t give them the secret Columnist like writing to them, “If tressing place to be. (Unicorn blood is
handshake-ish code words. someone else comes not always handy.) I tried to re-set my
It has been so long since I along and wants to pay password and got a message telling me
actually had to sign into these accounts my bill, by all means, let them. Who am that I cannot re-set my password with
that I can’t remember what password I I to stop them? I’d say, “Go for it,” with my previous password. (I want to
chose for several of them. my blessing. But the company thinks scream!).
You’re not supposed to use the same passwords are necessary. Susan Bohnet is a freelance writer and
passwords for more than one site. I So I search my memory. What might I novellist in Claresholm. You can write her at
didn’t think this was a big deal when all have used for a password? What might I susanclp@hotmail.com.
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Column

Taking steps to curb cognitive decline

My classes have started and I’m excited for
more learning. Two of the classes I’m taking
would seem to be opposite ends of the spec-
trum when in reality, they’re more comple-
mentary than one would expect.
Adolescent development is fascinating. Even
though I don’t feel that far removed from my
own adolescence, and I have more recent
experience raising three of them, I find myself
wishing that my parents, and myself, would
have had access to what I’m learning now. The
journey of adolescence is an important transi-
tional time in the lives of people in between
childhood and adulthood. The experience of
the adolescent is foundational to their devel-
opment in adulthood. We never stop develop-
ing. At one time the field believed that brain
development was completed around age 21 to
25. We now know that neurogenesis (the pro-
duction of new brain cells – called neurons)
continues throughout the lifespan.
There are many concerns for aging adults,
both physical and cognitive. After peaking at
about 39 years of ity of life.
age things begin Over the next few weeks, I’ll share current
to change. The Whole information about raising adolescents and, in
Primary aging is
the inevitable
You turn, provide a foundation for healthy adult-
hood that has the potential to affect physical
changes that are and cognitive outcomes for the aging adult.
a result of wear There are many healthy lifestyle practices that Publisher: Amanda Zimmer
and tear on the one can make a habit across the lifespan to amanda@claresholmlocalpress.ca
body. Just like a slow the signs of aging.
machine, mov- Also, there are multiple practices available
ing parts begin for those of us farther away from adolescence
to wear. It’s that can slow down and possibly improve the
about how you Allison McKee physical and cognitive limitations that one is
take care of that Columnist experiencing now.
machine from So, whether you’re raising adolescents, feel
the start, adoles- like one, or you’re far removed – the next few
cence, that will affect how quickly and to what weeks will offer practical and cost effective Editor: Rob Vogt
degree the aging occurs. ways to curb physical and cognitive decline. rob@claresholmlocalpress.ca
Physical signs of aging, sarcopenia (the loss Allison McKee is a certified fitness and nutri-
of muscle mass) and loss of bone mass affect tion consultant (individual and group fitness, spin
what adults can do and how they can engage cycle, mind body designations); certified life and
with the community. Cognitive signs of aging executive coach; desire map facilitator; and health
also affect community engagement and qual- and wellness enthusiast.

Column

The revolving bail system and statutory release
Albertans are becoming increasingly
angry with the catch-and-release system that
allows dangerous criminals back into our
communities.
This is not the fault of the Alberta Justice
system, local courts, crown prosecutors or
the police.
The catch-and-release system is systemic
and can be traced to federal laws and the
bail regime established by Ottawa.
Before 1992, offenders were granted early
release based on time off for good behav-
iour. If someone showed remorse and
behaved in prison, they could earn parole.
Amendments then replaced this policy with
“statutory release”, which legally requires
that criminals who have served two-thirds
of their sentence be automatically released
into the community.
Myles Sanderson, one of the suspects in
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assault and robbery before being declared
“unlawfully at large” in the summer of
2022. Sanderson was sentenced to four
years and four months for a series of vio-
lent crimes – already a very soft sentence –
but served less than three years behind
bars.
Making matters worse, the Trudeau gov-
ernment’s Bill C-75, federal legislation
passed in 2018, made significant changes to
bail that quietly left a lot of our communi-
ties unsafe by making it almost impossible
to hold even serious, repeat offenders in
pre-trial custody.
Alberta’s government is doing everything
in its power to address crime. In the past
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Back to school
Stavely Elementary a busy place this year
By Rob Vogt
Local Press Writer
Stavely Elementary
School looked physi-
cally different when
students returned to
classes a month ago,
with a new addition to
the west side of the
building.
However, that is only
one of the many things
going on at the school.
Principal Leanne
Watson said the school
has 76 students, which
is up from what she
projected, but down
slightly from last year.
The school also wel-
comed new staff.
Elizabeth Hass teach-
ing the Grade 1/2
class, while Delee
Scheller joins the staff
as an educational as-
sistant.
The most striking
change to the school is
the new addition.
“We’re going to use
it for a music room,”
Watson said.
“It’s an extra space
for when we grow to
100 (students),” she
added.
Watson explained
the school received the
addition, because it
ran out of space. At
one point, they had to
use the staff room as a
classroom.
One of the school’s
main goals is to in-
crease reading profi-
ciency.
Another is for stu-
dents to be able to ap-
ply personal leadership
habits to academic
pursuits.
The school will be
continuing with lead-
ership roles as well,
with student-driven
leadership goals to fos-
ter a sense of belong-
ing.
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tive this year is the
“Stavely Charter of
Rights and
Responsibilities”.
Watson said students
need a solid under-
standing of what their
rights and responsibili-
ties are.
The school used the
Education Act as a
foundation, as stu-
dents worked in cross-
graded groups.
They brainstormed
what these responsibil-
ities are so everyone
feels welcome to the
school and has a safe
place to learn.
School staff were
part of the conversa-
tion too, but the
process was led by the
Grade 5/6 class.
“We wanted it to be
student-driven,”
Watson said.
After that conversa-
tion, all data and
thoughts were gathered
and given to the Grade
5/6 class who went
through it all, filtered
it, and came up with
community
the charter.
They then brought
that charter to Watson,
who went through it.
“This looks amaz-
ing,” she told them.
Then she asked them
to take it to every class
for feedback.
They also went as a
delegation to parent
council, who had no
changes.
The charter was
brought back for a fi-
nal decision, and has
since been printed out
on a poster and hung
in the front entrance
of the school.
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Back to school

High school welcomes new principal, assistant principal

By Rob Vogt
Local Press Writer
A new school year at
Willow Creek Composite
High School brings a new,
although familiar, princi-
pal, a new assistant princi-
pal, and some other
changes.
Greeting students when
they returned to class a
month ago was Principal
Robert Rodgers, who had
been the school’s assistant
principal.
school and junior high
electives.
Mairin Gettman has
joined the staff as the
family school liaison, and
Heather Moysey and
One of the big changes
this year involves Fridays.
Last year’s flex Fridays
provided four hours of
class time where students
could work on whatever
look different. Rotating
each week, there will be
Friday 1 and Friday 2, or
F1 and F2.
F1 will see a repeat of
Monday to Thursday
classes in the afternoon,
which is just a continua-
tion of the week. The re-
mainder of the time will
be spent on that CTS
module.
High school activities
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the school welcomes
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With the retirement of
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Elementary School to
teach Grade 8 humanities.
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NEW ROLE AT SCHOOL - Robert Rodgers is the new principal at Willow Creek
Composite High School, moving up from his role as assistant principal. He said enroll-
ment is up at the school, they have welcomed new staff, and classes and activities are
Proud to recognize
well under way. Photo by Rob Vogt
the hard working
Robyn Yaremcio are stu- they needed. A teacher classes in the morning, members of our
Agricultural Community.
dent teachers at the school was available two of those which is just a continua-
from the University of hours, and students could tion of the week. The re-
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Back to school

By Rob Vogt travelled to Lethbridge

Local Press Writer
for the two-kilometre
There is a lot happen- “Run for the Pumpkin”.
ing at West Meadow There will also be
Elementary School from triple ball, basketball,
an increase in enroll- badminton, tennis, and
ment and new staff, to a martial arts club.

lot of the activities that
make the school a busy
place.
Principal Sean Latta
said enrollment is at 313
students, which repre-
sents about a five per-
cent increase over last
year.
Heather MacDonald is
starting her first year as
the school’s new assis-
tant principal, replacing
the retiring Dana
Burrows. MacDonald
comes over from Stavely
Elementary School.
Also joining the staff
are Chelsea Kasprick,
teaching Grade 1; Bella
Lissel, teaching Grade 5;
Carly Hoar, returning
from a year of travelling,
to teach Grade 6; and
Cara Pawlick, coming
over from Granum
School, to teach Grade
1.
The school will con-
tinue on with its Leader
in Me program as well.
“We are working with
our students to main-
tain and create tradi-
SUDOKU
The school held its
Terry Fox Run/Walk on
Sept. 23, while the choir
is preparing for
Remembrance Day.
That week also fea-
tured Steve Harmer and
his Motivational Magic
show on Sept. 21, and
an online safety session
with speaker Paul Davis
on Sept. 22.
Students will lead
school assemblies this
year, roughly the first
Friday of every month.
BACK TO SCHOOL - Another year has started at “Students run our as-
West Meadow Elementary School, and there is a lot semblies beginning to
going on including new staff, classes and activities. From end,” Latta said.
left are Heather MacDonald, who is starting her first year as Part of those assem-
blies is the recognition
assistant principal, and Principal Sean Latta. Photo by Rob Vogt
of a volunteer of the
month. The first recipi-
tions in our building,” The school’s talent ent was Manpreet
Latta said. show is coming back, as Cheema for all he has
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Back to school

A lot going on at Granum School

By Rob Vogt group, who plan and carry out activi-
Local Press Writer
ties such as Halloween, Christmas,
As students returned to classes at and theme days.
Granum School in the fall, they were It is open to students of all ages, al-
welcomed with a variety of activities. though it is more of a learning tool
Principal Nick Beer said although for younger students.
enrollment is down 10 students, and “They still have a say in what is
there is no new staff, there is a lot happening in the building,” Beer said.
planned this year. That group is also part of
Fridays will feature a “Buddy Livingstone Leaders, a school divi-
Block”. sion-wide regional council of student
“We pair older kids with younger leaders.
kids and we do activities with them,” The school is home to the Granum
Beer said. Fire Academy as well.
They read with their partners, with Last year, students from across the
a special activity planned for every school division learned to be fire-
other week. The first one saw students fighters.
draw pictures of their partner, or bud- This year, they will learn medical
dy. first response.
“That’s how we start our Friday Students who attend the Granum
morning,” Beer said. “It gives the old- Fire Academy will earn five high- NEW SCHOOL YEAR - Nick Beer, principal of Granum School, is excited about
er kids a chance to mentor the school credits for the efforts. the new school year ahead. Photo by Rob Vogt
younger kids.” The school is also looking at sports
It also gives students a chance to such as basketball; track and field; at 2 p.m., a back-to-school barbecue safety session with speaker Paul Davis
put into practice some of the Seven and badminton. at 5 p.m., and the school council’s an- on Sept. 22, where the school council
Habits of Highly Effective Kids. The school is hosting its annual nual general meeting to follow. partnered with the schools councils of
The school also has a leadership Terry Fox Run/Walk today (Sept. 28) It already hosted a successful online the two Claresholm schools.

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 sports Claresholm Local Press, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 11
High school volleyball

Claresholm to host provincial championship volleyball tournament

By Rob Vogt
Local Press Writer
Willow Creek Composite High
School has been awarded the Alberta
Schools’ Athletic Association 2A provin-
cial girls’ volleyball tournament, and
volunteers are needed to put on the
event.
JoAnna Sutter, who coaches the high
school girls’ volleyball teams, said she
was notified of their successful bid on
Aug. 24.
It will be the first time Claresholm
has ever hosted provincials.
The provincials will be held on
Thursday, Nov. 24; Friday, Nov. 25; and
Saturday, Nov. 26, utilizing the gyms at
both the high school and West Meadow
Elementary School, so full-length courts
can be used.
A total of 12 teams from across
Alberta will be participating, including
the Willow Creek Composite High
School Cobras who automatically quali-
fy as the host team.
The weekend will see opening cere-
monies on the Thursday at 9 a.m., with
games starting after.
There will be a banquet that night at
the Claresholm Community Centre at 7
p.m., with games running all day Friday
and Saturday.
The organizing committee is now
busy preparing.
“We need a lot of hands on for that
weekend,” Sutter said.
Volunteers are needed for a variety of
tasks such as set up and clean up at the
banquet; concessions; sitting at the ad-
mission tables at both schools; filling
gift swag bags; selling merchandise;
stocking the hospitality rooms; assisting
with livestreaming of games; handing
out information to teams; set up and
take down for the opening ceremonies;
and more.
“I have a great group looking after
and getting things done,” Sutter said.
She said anyone interested in getting
involved with the planning of the event
should contact her as soon as possible.
The organizing committee is also
fundraising to offset the costs of hosting
the tournament, so anyone interested in
contributing can contact Sutter as well.
“We would greatly appreciate it,” she
said.
For more information, to volunteer,
or make a contribution, people can
contact JoAnna Sutter at Willow Creek
Composite High School at 403-625-
3387.

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 12 - Claresholm Local Press, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 sports
High school football

High school Cobras score big win over Winston Churchill

By Tim Bryson Cobras wrapped up the scoring in the third quarter with a However, it was the perimeter defence that showed huge
Co- head coach of the WCCHS Cobras
35-yard field goal by Nate Wright and a four-yard touch- improvements. Ethan Hall and Zak Wright continued their
As the Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras down run by Austin Perry. steady improvement at halfback. Of the Bulldogs’ 23 carries,
football team climbed back towards respectability over the Perry led the run game with 136 yards on nine carries 14 of them resulted in a gain of two yards or less. Davis and
past year, one aspect that was missing was a big win, where and two touchdowns, including one from 49 yards out. Nate Brobbel had quarterback sacks (that is a tackle of the
the outcome wasn’t in doubt for very long and the bench Nate Wright picked up 46 yards and a touchdown on six quarterback behind the line of scrimmage). In general, the
was emptied by halftime. carries, while Zak Challand picked up 28 tough yards on six mental focus and intensity on both sides of the ball was
The team accomplished that last Friday, Sept. 23, with a carries at fullback and scored his first two touchdowns as a outstanding.
44-6 win over the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in blustery Cobra. On scripted running plays, the Cobras only had one The Cobras continue their road trip with a game tomor-
conditions in Lethbridge. play for negative yards. row (Sept. 29) in Medicine Hat, against the Crescent
The Cobras scored on their first four possessions, roaring Over the course of our bye week, the defence zeroed in Heights Vikings.
out to a 27-0 lead early in the second quarter. Outside of a on weaknesses exposed in our first two games. The efforts
10-yard pass from Nate Wright to Jaxon Auld, all the scoring paid huge dividends, as the Cobras held the Bulldogs to 67
was done on the ground, as the run game churned out 259 net yards of offence. However, 99 yards were picked up on
yards on 30 carries. two broken plays, so if one subtracts that total, the Bulldogs
After the Bulldogs were able to capitalize on a turnover to were in negative yardage territory.
Accepting previous
FALL
make the score 27-6, the Cobras finished off the first half The “D” was once again paced by outstanding work by
barrage with another major to take a 34-6 lead into the the front three. Blake Davis was a disruptive force all game,
break. with four solo tackles and two assists, while Zak Challand
clients of
The second half saw a more conservative approach as the and Avery Toone proved impossible to move. Dave Wasylyshen
Minor football High school volleyball o u t for Fall Blowouts!
Cobras sweep Nobleford BlowBookings starting October 10
By Rob Vogt
Local Press Writer
WEATHERHEAD
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junior varsity
girls’ volleyball
team made
quick work of
their oppo-
nents in a
game last
week.
The Noble
Central School
Blades of
Nobleford
came calling
on Thursday,
Sept. 22,
STRONG RUN - Grayson McClung of the Claresholm where they
Cobras football team, at left, shakes off a Lethbridge were handed a
tackler in a game in Claresholm on Sept. 22. Photo by Rob Vogt three-set defeat
by the home-
Peewees beat Lethbridge town Cobras
team.
By Rob Vogt
Local Press Writer Claresholm
The Claresholm Cobras peewee football team used took control
a strong running game to beat a team from Lethbridge early, winning
last week. the first set by
The Cobras hosted the Lethbridge Coyotes at the a score of 25-
Willow Creek Composite High School football field 7, then cruised
SPIKE SERVE - Reese Crowe,
on Thursday, Sept. 22, winning by a score of 28-7. to victory by
of the Willow Creek Composite
Bantam football sweeping the
remaining sets High School junior varsity girls’ volleyball
The Claresholm Cobras bantam football team trav-
elled to Coaldale on Saturday, Sept. 24, returning by score of 25- team, hits a spike serve in a game at the

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Junior high volleyball
SERVICE - Ivy Van Rootselaar serves for the Willow
Creek Composite High School Grade 7 girls’ volleyball
team in a tournament on Sept. 23 in Fort Macleod. Photo cour-
tesy of Frank McTighe, Macleod Gazette
Grade 7 Cobras take third Grade 9s win consolation
By Rob Vogt
Local Press Writer
The Willow Creek Composite High School Grade 7
girls’ volleyball team advanced all the way to the semi-
finals of a tournament in Fort Macleod where they ul-
timately took home third place.
The Cobras travelled south for the F.P. Walshe
Junior “B” girls tournament on Friday, Sept. 23.
They opened round robin play with a 25-21, 25-20
loss to the St. Michael’s Dragons of Pincher Creek, fol-
lowed by a 25-6, 25-5 loss to Raymond.
The results left Claresholm third in Pool “B” putting
them in a quarter-final against Matthew Halton of
Pincher Creek, which the Cobras won.
With that win, Claresholm advanced to a semi-final
against Raymond, who defeated them for the second
time in the tournament.
The loss put the Cobras in the third place game,
where they defeated Noble Central School of
Nobleford to take home third place.
Heritage
Golden Age Horse Show
The 37th Annual Golden Age Horse Show took place at the Claresholm Agriplex on Sept. 23 and 24, fea-
turing a variety of events including riding; egg and spoon race; keyhole race; ring spearing; team and
timed driving; barrel racing; and much more. Here, Earl Dunn competes in the timed driving competition.
The event began as the Alberta Golden Age Heritage Horse Show on Sept. 29 and 30, and Oct. 1, 1983.
Photo by Rob Vogt
Claresholm Local Press, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 13
Junior high volleyball
FOCUSED - Ella Fletcher serves for the Willow
Creek Composite High School Grade 9 girls’ volleyball
team in a tournament on Sept. 24 in Fort Macleod. Photo cour-
tesy of Frank McTighe, Macleod Gazette
By Rob Vogt
Local Press Writer
The Willow Creek Composite High School Grade 9
girls’ volleyball team won the consolation side in a
tournament in Fort Macleod this past weekend.
The Cobras ventured to Fort Macleod for the F.P.
Walshe Flyers Junior “A” girls tournament on Saturday,
Sept. 24.
They opened their round robin with a 25-19, 25-21
loss to St. Catharine’s of Picture Butte, followed by a
25-16, 25-20 win over St. Michael’s of Pincher Creek.
Their final match was a split with Coalhurst High
School. The Cobras lost 25-22 then rebounded to win
25-20
The results left Claresholm third in Pool “B” putting
them on the consolation side.
The Cobras faced St. Michael’s, defeating them, then
beat Noble Central School of Nobleford, to win the
consolation side and fifth place overall.
Development
Commission approves solar
array for household use
By Rob Vogt
Local Press Writer
The Municipal Planning Commission of the Municipal
District of Willow Creek has approved the installation of a
roof-mounted solar array for household use in Moon River
Estates east of Fort Macleod
At its Sept. 14 meeting, the commission reviewed and ap-
proved an application by Josh Jansen for the project, which
consists of 12 roof panels and an inverter.
The system is projected to produce 6,797 kilowatts per
year with a 25-year life span.
Feedlot approval
The MPC reviewed a letter from the Natural Resources
Conservation Board that it has approved an application by
Van Driel Farm Limited at NE-22-8-25-4 and NW-23-8-25-4
southeast of Fort Macleod for an expansion involving:
• Increasing livestock numbers from 4,000 feeder calves
to 5,000 feeder calves and removing the 50 dairy cows, plus
associated dries and replacements;
• Constructing feedlot pens, 109 metres by 27 metres;
• Constructing a catch basin 30 metres by 20 metres by
four metres deep.
Claresholm approval
The commission reviewed an application approved by the
Town of Claresholm to change the use of the former
Livingstone Range School Division building on the eastern
edge of the town from vacant to an independent senior liv-
ing facility.
The application was sent to the M.D. as an adjacent mu-
nicipality.
Feedlot approval
The MPC also reviewed a letter from the Natural
Resources Conservation Board that it has approved an appli-
cation by the Hutterian Brethren of Parkland at SW-32-15-
26-4 southeast of Nanton east of Parkland. The approval is
for a new poultry confined feeding operation and to con-
struct a layer barn, 84 metres by 13.5 metres with attached
manure pad, 10.7 metres by 13.5 metres; and a pullet barn,
72.6 metres by 13.5 metres with attached manure pad, 10.7
metres by 13.5 metres; for 18,000 chicken layers and 24,000
chicken pullets.
Closed session
The commission went into closed session at the end of its
meeting to discuss all applications, but reverted to open ses-
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SCHOLARSHIP CARDS OF THANKS CARDS OF THANKS
Meeting 1 Saturday / month
available

Thank You!
The Stavely Education Foundation is now welcoming Send resume to
scholarship applications available to post-secondary cplace@wattstewart.com
students who attended Stavely School. Fax 403-625-4185 or
Phone 403-625-4436
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OCTOBER 31, 2022 were able to help organize, contribute time and
Criteria and application forms are available from the
brought food for our wedding shower.
Stavely Town Office, Stavely School or online at:
ank you, also, my bridesmaids who were generous
www.stavelyschool.ca > Parents
enough to help with the organizing and decorating.
>Stavely Education Foundation Claresholm Legion Branch #41 - Members & Guests
Thank everyone in the community who contributed
414 53 Ave E. • ph 403-625-3755 • fx 403-625-3533
4134 3 St. E.,
to the community pool and to Home Hardware for
Hours: Thursday 3 - 6 p.m.• Friday 3 - 10 p.m.
Please do not hesitate to call Claresholm, AB
Leanne Watson at 403-549-3841 or hosting the pool. We are fortunate to be part of this
Saturday 2 - 6 p.m. • Closed Sunday-Wednesday
403-549-3757 if you have any community and are overwhelmed by the
questions.
EVENTS - MEMBERS & GUESTS WELCOME
love and support shown to us.

AT LEAST TWO $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS Thursday Executive Meeting

Jaycee George and Quintin Fisher
September 28 At 5:30 p.m.
WATTSTEWART.COM
will be awarded by the Willow Creek Ag Society
(Claresholm Agriplex) General Membership Meeting PART-TIME
Wednesday
Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS

IS THIS IT?
Competition is open to all residents in the October 5 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ADMIN ASSISTANT
You’re born, Casino Bus
M.D. of Willow Creek or WCCHS students.
Thursday *Book your seat with /BOOKKEEPER
Open to all ages, applicants must be enrolled in CASH Jan at 625-5509 or
October 6
You live, You die.
post-secondary education as of September 1, 2022.
BINGO Leaves Legion at 9 a.m. Eva 625-4600 required approx.
OCtObEr 4 Thursdays Seniors Darts
(University, College, Technical School)
10-15 hours/week,
At 3:00 p.m., Registration October 6
Candidates must submit a 750 word essay detailing
Bring your questions to the
Is there any meaning to life?
League Starts October 13
their participation in the community, school,
AT 7:00 PM including partial day on
Friday Night Fun Darts
Claresholm Agriplex, local fair, local 4-H, etc., as well
Fridays
at Cottonwood Friday and as needed for
as detailing their area of study and what they plan to
achieve with a continued education. Village
Join us the 1st & 3rd Tuesday
ALPHA At 7:00 p.m., October 14, 21, 28 special projects.
OF EVERY MONTH.
Meat Draws Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
Please include a photo (head shot). Join our 8 sessions dealing

Saturdays Draw starts at 3:00 p.m.

with what Christians believe
Each applicant is eligible for up
and why they believe it. Flexible hours.
Experience with SAGE
Super Meat Draw
to 2 scholarships during their
For more info email: Saturday
5 Turkeys, 5 Hams, 5 Roasts
post-secondary education.
willowcreekalpha@gmail.com
is an asset.
October 1
Application deadline is

Doors open at 1:30 p.m. • Draw at 2 p.m.

October 14, 2022 at 12 p.m. Contact Amanda at
Christmas
Crib Tournament
Claresholm Local Press
For more info. call David 403-625-2410
FARMERS’ Saturday
*Must pre-register

Sat., Nov. 19
for more info. 403-625-4474
at the Legion or call
October 29 Doors open at 9:00 a.m.
Mail applications to: clhmagriplex@telus.net
CRAFT FAIR or email clpprint@shaw.ca
or Box 1401, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0
MARKET Crib starts at 10:00 a.m.
Marnie 625-4820.

Wheel Chair Dance

VENDOR
Newspaper Delivery! Wednesday •Tentative date
Doors Open 12:30 p.m.
at the Claresholm
watch for updates.
Claresholm

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Open Mic from 5 - 7
4740 57 St, Wetaskiwin, Ab.
delivery too,
to your SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS AND
just contact STAFF of the Legion, plus a big thank you to the public for
Consign Now.  Phone
the Press! door!
Final Market of
Contact PRESLEY your long time and continued support!
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EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
LOOKING FOR
LABOURERS!
• Class 5 drivers licence is required - No GDL
If you feel you would be an asset to our team, please
forward your resume to
admin@holmesbuildingmovers.com
or call 403-549-3766.
FOOTHILLS
A U C T I O N E E R S I N C.
Sorters and Penners
These are part time positions
AVAILABLE NOW!
Cattle experience an asset,
Please contact our office at
but training is available.
403-549-2120 or office@foothillsauctioneers.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
FEED AND SEED
WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN -
Heated, Mixed, Tough, Light,
Bugs, Spring Thrashed....Barley,
Wheat, Oats, Peas, Flax, Canola.
"On Farm Pickup". Westcan
Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252.
ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying
Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola,
Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grains.
Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring
Thresh. Prompt Payment. In
House Trucks, In House Excreta
Cleaning. Vac Rental. 1-888-
483-8789.
FOR SALE
BLUE SPRUCE TREES for sale.
Locally grown. 8 - 12 ft. Taking
orders for fall and spring 2023.
Castle Tree Farm, located west
of Claresholm, Ken Slot  
403-815-6370.
WHITE SPRUCE TREES: 5’
average $50. Installation ONLY
$19. Includes: hole augered,
Wurzel Dip enzyme injection,
bark mulch application,
staking. Minimum order 20.
One-time fuel charge: $125-
175. Crystal Springs. 403-820-
0961. Quality guaranteed.
Newspaper Delivery!
$5/Month
Plus the
paper
Subscribers
can add Right
delivery too,
just contact
the Press!
to your
door!
Contact PRESLEY
873-875-1220
newspaperdelivery47@gmail.com
GARAGE SALES
HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE
5061 50 AVE., STAVELY
OCTOBER 1, (9-3 PM) & OCTOBER 2, (10 -2 PM)
ANTIQUES: toys, milk cans, dishes, cigarette rolling unit, child
red wagon, child riding unit...
FURNITURE: Queen Murphy Bed w/mattress, Armoire with
closet and drawers; Oak dinning set w/6 chairs & leaf, Pub set
w/4 chairs, Ikea dark wood shelf unit, 4 Ikea Poang chairs…
OTHER: Portable A/C, Dehumidifier, microwave cart, vision
glass pots (full set), ELECTRONICS, INDOOR & OUTDOOR
DECOR, GARDEN TOOLS, shovels, WATER BARRELS (2),
BYOB QUEEN BED WITH BUILT IN PUMP & BEDDING,
MILLER beer can fridge, plus much, much more.
**** TOO MUCH TO LIST. RAIN OR SUNSHINE
EVERYTHING NEEDS TO GO, See You There *****
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EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
NOW
HIRING!
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALE - selling
everything from New Tires to
Old Tools, plus more! 224 47
Ave W.; Saturday, October 1
starting at 9 a.m.
SEPTEMBER 30 - 4 - 7 p.m.; and
October 1 9 a.m.;
Scrapbooking, Christmas
decorations, kitchen supplies
and more. A must see! Back
alley 4924 5 Street W,
Claresholm.
HEALTH
GET UP TO $50,000 from the
Government of Canada. Do you
or someone you know have any
of these conditions: ADHD,
Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma,
Cancer, COPD, Depression,
Diabetes, Difficulty Walking,
Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels,
Overweight, Trouble
Dressing...and Hundreds more.
ALL Ages & Medical Conditions
qualify. CALL THE BENEFITS
PROGRAM 1-800-211-3550 or
send a text message with Name
and Mailing Address to 403-
980-3605 for your FREE
benefits package.
HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT. Other
medical conditions causing
TROUBLE WALKING or
DRESSING? The Disability Tax
Credit allows for $3,000 yearly
tax credit and $30,000 lump
sum refund. Take advantage of
this offer. Apply NOW; quickest
refund Nationwide: Expert
help. 1-844-453-5372.
DRINKING PROBLEM? Phone
Alcoholics Anonymous: 403-
849-8509 or 403-801-1473.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
Adults & Youth welcome!
Contact us for more info.:
claresholmcop1@gmail.com,
Town of Claresholm 403-625-3381.
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Celebrating
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fishing. Thick pine & poplar
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bluffs, by water coulee. Old
yard site with power and water.
Revenue Potential. East of
Prince Albert, SK. $248,000.
We invite you to our open house
Call Doug 306-716-2671.
3 QUARTERS OF CROPLAND
South of Weyburn, SK.
Wednesday, October 5
Distressed sale. Priced below
market at 1.27 x assessment,
cake & coffee from 11 am - 3 pm
with a 4% return with lease.
$594,800.00. Call Doug at
306-716-2671.
4913 2nd Street West
SERVICES Providing community ‘Highlights’
CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer
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Travel/business opportunities?
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All real estate types considered.
No credit checks done. Deal
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R.V.
• Commercial Printing • Graphic Design
STORAGE
Fenced, Locked • Logo Design & Rebrand
& Supervised
Doug & Irene Leeds • Business Cards
403-625-2100
• Faxing • Photocopying
WANTED
LOOKING FOR HELP Unloading
a 10x8’ trailer. Should take no
• Colour Copying • Rubber Stamps
longer than 2 hours. Willing to
pay $80. Call 905-572-3660.
• Photo printing • Raffle Tickets
GOLD, SILVER & PLATINUM
BUYERS purchasing all gold &
silver bullion, jewelry, coins, • Event Posters & Tickets • Ad Design
nuggets, dust, scrap, pre-1968
coins, bulk silver, sterling +++
Numismatist purchasing entire
coin collections &
• Wedding Invitations
accumulations, Royal Canadian
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Helping hands
Helping out
The Alberta Prosperity Project donated $1,300 from its recent event
to Jade’s Journey to offset the costs of travelling to Calgary for
medical treatment for a local family. From left are project supporters
Donna Putzi; Deanna and Art Scott; and Lorna Guitton; Jade Ancheta
and her mother Amber Norby; and project supporters Loid Putzi;
Tyrene Heinrichs; and Brent Heinrichs. Photo by Rob Vogt

Claresholm Community Centre

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Book online at
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Support
Province establishes 24-7 line for guidance,
support for sexual assault patients
By Rob Vogt ties and make sure that patients who are
Local Press Writer
already dealing with trauma do not have
The provincial government has created to travel to receive specialty/medical care,”
a toll-free number providing 24-7 guid-
ance and support to care for sexual assault
patients that can be accessed by health
said Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, associ-
ate minister of status of women
“This new resource will empower
FORT MACLEOD AUCTION
providers across Alberta. health-care providers and equip them PO Box 1330 • Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0
On Sept. 2, Alberta Health announced with the resources they need to deliver Phone 1-403-553-3315 • www.livestock.ab.ca
that if any Albertan has experienced any specialty care for sexual assault patients,
form of sexual violence and needs crisis especially in rural communities. We are
support or help finding sexual assault committed to providing Albertans the
REGULAR CATTLE SALES - TUESDAYS @ 9AM
support services in Alberta, they can call care they need when and where they need
Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence it,” said Jason Copping, minister of FALL CALF SALES - THURSDAYS @ 9AM
toll-free at 1-866-403-8000, 9 a.m. to 9 health.
p.m. daily, where support is available in “The consult line will increase accessi- SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT
more than 170 languages, or text 1-866- bility to services while improving our fo- 25 26 27 9am 28 29 30 1
403-8000. cus on patient-centred care and helping
A news release stated that providing pa-
tients with easier access to specialized ser-
health-care providers in emergency de-
partments feel supported in delivering this
SSepe
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Featuring
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vices in their own communities, the new important care for patients. The consult 2 3 4 5 6 9am 7 8 today to
Alberta Health Services consult line helps line will especially help rural health 9am Charolais- n t a c t us
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guide health-care workers in delivering
care for sexual assault victims.
“This consult line means that more sur-
providers care for survivors of sexual as-
sault in their home communities, provid-
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Octob
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Featuring
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Calf Sale
3,000+ head!
d i s c us s
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ing this essential care close to home,” said 9 10 11 12 13 9am 14 15
vivors of sexual assault will receive the Mauro Chies, interim president and chief 9am Calf Sale
Thxgiving Sale Featuring Char.
care they need in their home communi- executive officer, Alberta Health Services. Featuring & Angus calves
Calves & Yrlgs 3,000+ head!
Porcupine Hills Classic Cruisers 16 17 18 9am 19 20 9am 21 22
Angus-
Regular Sale Influenced
Featuring Calf Sale
Calves & Yrlgs 3,000+ head!
23 24 25 26 27 9am 28 29
9am Calf Sale
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Helping out Bred Sale - November 2
BEVAN FARMS HERD DISPERSAL 24 Red AngusX Middle Aged Bred Cows. ww w. livestock.a !
b.ca
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bred list
The Porcupine Hills Classic Cruisers Bred To: Charolais Bulls turned out June 20th for 45 days for more
vehicle club recently presented LINDEN LITCHFIELD 75 AngusX Bred Second Calvers and 50 AngusX Middle
cheques to several community organi- Aged to Mature Bred Cows. More Details To Come!
zations from the proceeds of their
LUCAS & BRITTNEY SEMENOFF 70 Red & Black Angus Bred Cows. Bred To: Black Simmental or
recent show ‘n’ shine on Fair Days Speckle Park Bulls turned out July 10th and pulled September 10th
weekend in August. All organizations
received $500 except the Claresholm GREG SCHLOSSER HERD DISPERSAL 65 Tremendous Black AngusX Bred Cows. Consisting of: 16
Second Calvers (1-Iron), Balance are Third Calvers. 62 Black Brockle Faces, 3 Reds. Second Calvers Bred
and District Health Foundation and To: Black Angus Bulls turned out May 24th and pulled July 13th. Second Calvers Bred To: Black Max
Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre Bulls (Black Simmental Cross Black Angus)turned out May 24th and pulled July 13th.
who received a total of $2,000. Above
from left are Barry Gibbs of the Claresholm and District Museum; Lorraine
Norgard, of the Claresholm Animal Rescue Society; Dave Wasylyshen, president A Division of
of the Porcupine Hills Classic Cruisers, presenting the cheques; Shawn Southern AB Lvk Exchange Ltd
Fankhauser and Breanna Seeman, of Learn-A-Lot Playschool; and Ron Atkinson,
of the Claresholm, Seniors’ Drop-in Social Centre; while at right is Wasylyshen
presenting a cheque to Dana McLeod of the Claresholm Arts Society. Unavailable Contact: Ryan Konynenbelt
for photo were representatives of the health foundation; continuing care centre; 403.892.6534
Claresholm Skatepark Association and Claresholm Minor Hockey Association. - - - - - - - - - - - Buying and selling all classes of sheep and goats - - - - - - - - - - -
Photos by Amanda Zimmer and Rob Vogt
Live weight pricing • Licensed, bonded, and insured • Same-day payment
 community Claresholm Local Press, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 17

Reunion
Class of ‘58
Students from the 1958 graduating class of Claresholm
High School gathered for their 64th reunion at the
Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on Monday, Sept. 12. The
class had a total of 28 students, and these nine came from
Claresholm, Granum, Calgary, Edmonton, Indus, and Oliver,
B.C. to celebrate the occasion. In back from left are
Maureen Dunn; Gale Smook; Sharon Munro; Carol Henker;
Pat Zasac; and Beverly Craig; while in front from left are
Jeannie Allison; Gaynor Hoglund; and Myrna Glimsdale.
Photo by Rob Vogt

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obituaries and more
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OBITUARIES OBITUARIES OBITUARIES OBITUARIES

ANDERSON
Monty Milan Anderson passed away on
CONRAD HENRY FELKER
February 28, 1942 ~ September 21, 2022
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September 21, 2022 at the age of 78, It is with great sadness that the family of
and is having a joyful reunion in Heaven
with his daughter Kari and mother
Conrad Felker announces his passing
on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
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Addie. He was the youngest son of
Lawrence and Addie Anderson; survived He will be sadly missed by everyone,
by his siblings Freida, Norma, Jean, especially his wife Sandy; daughter CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
Sharon, and Richard, and predeceased Sherri; and granddaughter Rhea.
• 4924 - 3 Street East, Claresholm • 403-625-3610
by his parents and brothers Ken and Conrad was born in New Westminster to
Ted. Henry and Violet Felker. He was the • 10 a.m. Sacrament Service • 11:10 a.m. Sunday School
He will be dearly missed by his wife youngest of four siblings. He was a long
Sharon, and family: Darren (Niki), haul truck driver by trade and loved his CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Shawn (Annie-Jo), Scott (Jodi), his 11 Grandchildren and five great- job. Pastor Walter Gripping • Pastor’s Cell 403-370-3214
grandsons. Conrad is survived by his wife Sandy, daughter Sherri, granddaughter • 49 Ave. & 4 St. W., Claresholm • Church 403-625-2903
Rhea and sister Violet. • Sunday Worship Service: July & August 10:30 a.m.
Monty was born in Cardston, Alberta, on September 1, 1944. He met September - June 11:00 a.m.
the love of his life, Sharon Williams in Cardston in the summer of 1964, You will always be in my heart. • Sunday School: 10 a.m. (no Sunday School July & August)
married her September 1, 1967, and they were sealed together with
Photos, memories and condolences may be shared at
their children in the Cardston Temple in June 1978.
zentnerfuneralhomes.ca CLARESHOLM PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY
In 1969 he bought the Claresholm Creamery with his brother Ken and
moved to Claresholm. Monty and Ken later bought the Cardston • 4716 2 Street West, Claresholm • 403-625-3008
Honoured to serve the family
Creamery and ran both. He was known as the milkman in Claresholm. • Pastor Joachim Chisanga
• www.claresholm.church
Zentner Funeral Homes Ltd.
Monty was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Claresholm. Tel: 403-625-3212
day Saints, serving in many positions over his lifetime and enjoyed • Sunday Worship: 10 a.m • Children’s Church 10 a.m
serving in the Cardston temple with his wife.
He was active in the community and played an instrumental role in THOMAS O’NEILL GRANUM CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
building the baseball diamonds at Claresholm Centennial Park. He April 21, 1930 ~ September 14, 2022 Pastor Henry Veldboom • 8 km. east of Granum on H 519
volunteered countless hours as a baseball coach and umpire, Thomas O’Neill was born in Liverpool, • 403-687-2126 • www.granumcrc.com
including being an umpire at the Canadian Junior championship. England on April 21, 1930. He served • Sunday Morning Worship Service 10 a.m.
You could often find Monty outside working in his yard. He loved the his country as a paratrooper for the
outdoors, especially trips to Mexico and camping in Waterton with British army during the Korean War of GRANUM LUTHERAN CHURCH
Jean and Arnie Ferguson. He loved animals and enjoyed collecting 1950-1953. He went on to become an
204 Grey Street, Granum
coins and hats. He was a hard worker, generous, dedicated to his engineer prior to leaving England. • Sermons available at granumlutheranchurch.com
family, always had a smile and a treat to share, and will be deeply In 1967, Thomas gained a work contract or visit us on Facebook.
missed. which enabled him to explore a new life • Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School: 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please take the time to give your loved ones a hug in Canada. Upon retirement, he enjoyed
and kiss. traveling and settled in Granum, Alberta FAITH COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 403-625-2744
in 1990. Pastor Joseph Steeves • 4404 - 3 Street West, Claresholm
A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at
11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Thomas passed away at the Claresholm General Hospital on Youth & Children’s Pastor: Matt Hirch
4924 3 Street E., Claresholm, AB. September 14, 2022. Sermons available at www.faithcommunitybaptist.com
Friends may meet the family from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM Tom will be missed by his close friend and companion Linda DeMaere Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m.
prior to the service. and his friends in Granum
To send a condolence, please visit www.salmonandsons.ca Photos, cherished memories and condolences may be shared at CLARESHOLM FUSION YOUTH MINISTRY
www.zentnerfuneralhomes.com. Pastor Matt Hirch 403-952-6362 • matthirch@hotmail.com
Honoured to serve the family Youth: Grades 7 to 12 • Instagram: @Claresholm_Fusion_Youth
Zentner Funeral Homes Ltd. Sundays at 6:30 p.m. at Faith Community Baptist Church
433 Stubb Ross Road South, Lethbridge Claresholm. Tel: 403-625-3212
Phone 403-381-0590 • www.salmonandsons.ca PARALLEL CHURCH 403-625-2448 | parallelchurch.com
Campus Pastors: Brian & Heidi Brotherston
5212 1A St. W, Claresholm • claresholm@parallelchurch.com
ETHELWYN PESTELL (NEE, WADDELL) • Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Service
August 9, 1928 – September 11, 2022 • Kids Zone • Nursery care available
MEMORIALS MEMORIALS

Cindy Loree Hubka

Ethelwyn passed away at 94 years
young. She was born and raised in
Nanton to a family of 12 children.
Ethelwyn married Lloyd Pestell and
raised their family in Stavely; they later
settled in Campbell River BC, and lived
there for over 35 years.
She will be forever missed by her family
and loved ones.
miss you
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appreciation and gratitude to the staff at
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Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig
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Sports Events Social Centre
Swim times must be pre- games are played at Willow
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booked at claresholm.ca

october 08
Inflatable Obstacle Course
1:15 - 2:15 pm • 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Creek Composite High School

gr. 8 vs. Piikani nation,

October 04

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m-F - 2:15-3:45 pm gr. 7 vs. Crowsnest Pass 1,
Public Swim October 07
T & Th - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 3 pm
4916 2 St. W., Claresholm
F: 403-625-2833 To have your event listing included, or to advertise here, please contact F&S - 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. & 2:30 -
3:30 pm gr. 7 vs. Crowsnest Pass 2,
and events;
E: lindlaw@telus.net Brandy: 403-625-4474 or email clpsales@shaw.ca 4 pm with kitchen option.
m-F - 12-1 pm gr. 9 vs. Crowsnest Pass,
Lane Swim & Parent & Tot
m&W - 6-7 pm 3 pm
m,W,F - 6:30-7:30 am (no
parent & tot)
gr. 9 vs. matthew Halton of
October 11

Aquatic Centre
Recycling Days
Pincher Creek, 5 pm
gr. 8 vs. matthew Halton of 403-625-2172
Boot Camp
T & Th - 5-6 pm
Workshops &
Pincher Creek, 6 pm
& Shallow Play

Community AGRIPLEX
SWIM TIMES
WCCHS vs. matthew Halton HS
October 12
Programming Canadian Finals Breakaway of Pincher Creek, Jv at
October 01-02
MUST BE PRE-
111 55 Ave West (east Agriplex) 6 p.m. Sv to follow BOOKED ONLINE.
Mon-Fri 8 am to 4 pm
CSPRA Senior Pro Rodeo Jv girls Home Tournament
October 14-16
403-625-4417 CALL 403-625-2172
Finals (east Agriplex)
October 14 & 15
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Schedule available at
ABRA (West Agriplex) Season starts for Coed
October 18
October 15
claresholm.ca
recreation volleyball at West
meadow gym. Time to be
High School Rodeo (east announced. Register by oct. 14
Claresholm October 21-23 clar esho lm
FCSS craft night at the
OCTOBER 01 OCTOBER 11 OCTOBER 22
Precious metals Recycling Crib Tournament at the Agriplex) to 403-715-3259 ARENA
Roadshow at the Claresholm Claresholm Social Centre (Sr. Claresholm Social Centre (Sr.
Drop-In Centre), at 6:30 p.m.
Full Schedule at
Social Centre (Sr. Drop-In Drop-In Centre) 10 am - 4 pm ABRA (West Agriplex) claresholm.ca
October 29

Centre) from 10 am - 5 pm.
Super meat Draw at the Royal
Canadian legion doors open at
1:30 p.m. 5 turkeys, 2 hams & 5
2nd Wednesday at
roasts for members and guests.
7 p.m. Claresholm
Community Centre
OCTOBER 02-08
New Members
$30/each. must register with WCCHS vs. J.T. Foster of
October 19
Register: karen 403-489-0078
FCSS 403-625-4417 nanton, Jv at 6 p.m. Sv to
oktoberfest from 7 pm - 2 am at follow
GOLF
WCCHS post-secondary fair
OPEN ICE
the Claresholm Community
from 5:30-7 pm at WCCHS year end Tombstone
October 01 Monday - Friday
Centre. Advanced tickets only Tournament at Claresholm golf
Infant & Child Developmental WCCHS vs. F.P. Walshe of Fort
October 25 8 am - 3:30pm
$50. Claresholm Health Course. Tee times10 a.m. macleod, Jv at 6 p.m. Sv to
Drop In at mackin Hall from 403-625-3500 to register
Foundation Fundraiser follow
10-11:30 am call 403-625-2172
RENTALS AVAIALBLE
gr. 9 vs. gr. 8, 4 pm
Centennial Park Campground Indoor Play Thursdays 7-
or email
PICKLEBALL

closes for the season 9pm West meadow School

OCTOBER 23
Claresholm music Jam session
Welcome! Mental Illness
gym, $1 drop in fee rec@claresholm.ca
C'HOLM ARENA
(Acoustic string only) from 2-4
Awareness Week
We Serve
Homestead Aerial Farm Photos pm at Claresholm Social Centre
OCTOBER 12 Hockey
games are played at
Fire Prevention Week FOOTBALL
showings and bookings at the (Sr. Drop-In Centre). Audience Claresholm Football Field by Free try hockey day with
October 03
CLARESHOLM
Claresholm Social Centre (Sr. Welcome Willow Creek Composite High
Newspaper Week

School Claresholm minor Hockey

Drop-In Centre) from CHAMBER
starting at 4 pm
OCTOBER 03
First presort sale at Foothills 10 am - 6pm
Auctioneers in Stavely starting
OCTOBER 26
Claresholm lions meeting at Wheelchair dance at the Royal PeeWee vs. Pincher Creek at 1
October 10
CLARESHOLM
at 1 pm Canadian legion, doors open at pm.
4920 1 St W, Claresholm 7 p.m. at the Community Centre Pond Hockey starts
October 14
Coffee with your mlA Roger 12:30 * Bantam vs. Pincher Creek at
BUSINESS AWARDS
meeting Room. everybody Claresholm, 3:30 pm.
Reid, livingstone macleod from welcome Claresholm lions meeting at
Nominations are
Monday - Saturday
10 am - 12 pm at Blackwood 7 p.m. at the Community Centre Referee Clinic starting at 8 am
October 22 accepted until
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Coffee co. WCCHS vs. Highwood High
October 14
Sunday meeting Room. everybody School of High River at 7 p.m.
Top gun - A special edition
OCTOBER 13 October 15!

10% Tuesday,
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
OCTOBER 03-06
Claresholm Shell will be closed
for renovations
1st Tuesday of the month!
OCTOBER 04
Family night at the Claresholm
Social Centre (Sr. Drop-In
Centre), from 6-7:30 pm hosted
by great Foothills Family
Centre. everyone welcome.
Cash Bingo at Cottonwood
village at 1 pm
P. 403-625-4436
movie night with Claresholm Art
Society at the Claresholm
Community Centre. Doors open
at 6 pm Tickets at the local
Press $20
FCSS Creative kids (ages 6-9)
OCTOBER 14
from 2-3 p.m. at FCSS youth &
Community Room
Willow Creek Ag Society
Scholarship application deadline
at noon. Call David for more
welcome For more info contact
Figure Skating
Sheila at 403-468-8043 or
Bantam vs. lethbridge gold
October 15
First day of Skating for Tiny
October 03
Rams, 7 pm.
info@claresholmchamber.ca
OCTOBER 28
Scrapbookers from 1-9 pm at Tots and CAnSkate
Claresholm Social Centre (Sr.
WCCHS vs. Stettler, 6 p.m.
October 21
Drop-In Centre). $10 for any DeAn
craft. everyone welcome. CHAllAnD
Certified ICF
OCTOBER 29 & 31
The Harry Potter experience at
OCTOBER 31
FCSS Tumbling Tots Halloween
OCTOBER 29
Scrapbookers from 10 am - 8 Contractor
the library. 5-8p.m. Party (ages 0-6) from 9-11 a.m.,
pm at Claresholm Social Centre at Pentecostal Church
1786279 Alta ltd. o/a
(Sr. Drop-In Centre). $10 for any
craft. everyone welcome.
OCTOBER 31

info 403-625-2410
foundations garage slabs
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Halloween
Claresholm local Press open basements curbs
4134 3 St. E., Claresholm, AB
House - Celebrating newspaper Deadline for Claresholm
OCTOBER 15 WEEKLY EVE NT S retaining walls sidewalks
CRIB at the Claresholm driveways patios
LONG HAUL DRIVERS
Week, Cake & Coffee 11 am-3 Business Awards nominations!
Social Centre (Sr. Drop-In
403-625-8872
pm
WANTED!
FCSS TumBlIng ToTS PRImITIve Rug HookIng
MONDAYS WEDNESDAYS
Centre), 7 p.m. *excluding
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

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OCTOBER 06
RC legion Casino Bus Trip at 9
a.m. must pre-register, call 403-
625-5509 or 403-625-4600 for
nomination Day for mD of
OCTOBER 17
Willow Creek Division #7.
Family night at the Claresholm
OCTOBER 18
(ages 0-6) from 9-11 a.m., at
Pentecostal Church
*excluding oct 10
TAleS & RHymeS (ages 0-6
years) at the Claresholm
group meets from
oct 13
10 am to 2 pm in the Bill
Simpson Room at the FCSS Social Seniors
Claresholm Public library WAlkIng gRouP meet at
the kin Trail 2 pm, weather
CHAIR yogA with Starla at

more information. permitting.

Social Centre (Sr. Drop-In Public library starting at the Claresholm Social Centre
moPS (mothers of Centre), starting at 6 pm with 10:30 a.m. *First day oct 17 (Sr. Drop-In Centre), 10 am SenIoRS DARTS at 3 p.m.
Preschoolers) wind up at 9:45 FCSS. everyone welcome. at the Royal Canadian
yogA with Starla at the QuIlTIng, shuffleboard & legion. Registration oct 6,
am at the Faith Community Cash Bingo at Cottonwood Claresholm Social Centre (Sr. pool at Claresholm Social league starts oct 13.
invites you on a
Baptist Church village at 1 pm Drop-In Centre), Centre (Sr. Drop-In Centre), 1
PInk TeA at the library to • Stretch & Strength 10-11am, pm *excluding oct 12
bi-weekly
OCTOBER 07
FCSS kids korner (ages 10-13)
celebrate the Person’s Case *excluing oct 10 FIBRe ARTS, crafts & RegulAR CATTle SAle at
FRIDAYS
Mom Date!
at
for November
with guest speaker mayors painting at the Claresholm Foothills Auctioneers in
from 2-3 p.m. at FCSS youth & Stavely starting at 9 a.m. Faith Community Baptist
Chelsae Petrovic and Tanya STAy n PlAy (0-6 years) Social Centre (Sr. Drop-In
TUESDAYS
Community Room Watch for our Fall Run
Thorn 2 - 4 p.m. starting at 9:30 am at the Centre), 3-9 p.m. Church - Claresholm
starting october 3
Contact Brandy
Thanksgiving Roast Beef Dinner Station (mackin Hall) Register FCSS PReSenTS mopsclaresholm@gmail.com
at the Claresholm Social Centre with greater Foothills Family CARegIveR SuPPoRT FRIDAy nIgHT Fun DARTS
clpsales@shaw.ca OCTOBER 20
(Sr. Drop-In Centre), doors open moPS (mothers of at the Royal Canadian legion
Preschoolers) wind up at 9:45
Centre at gRouP, 10 a.m. at the FCSS
Wildrose at 5 pm. Contact Delma for 1-877-652-8633. office. *excluding october 05 at 7 p.m. KidSport
The

tickets 403-625-2664 am at the Faith Community

Bluegrass & Country
Baptist Church ToPS Health Seekers AB Claresholm
5256 at 10:15 a.m. in the Bill meAT DRAW at the Royal
SATURDAYS
FCSS lunch & learn at STAy n PlAy (0-6 years)
MUSIC SOCIETY THURSDAYS
Simpson Room of the Public
SO ALL KIDS
Canadian legion doors open
OCTOBER 09
Wildrose Bluegrass & Country Cottonwood village at 11:30 pm starting at 9:30 am at the
Jam Session
library. new members
CAN PLAY!
music Society jam sessions at at 2:30 p.m. for members and
CASH BIngo at the granum welcome. Stavely youth Hall. Register
at the Claresholm Legion
the Claresholm legion from 1-5
guests. VOLUNTEERS
Drop In - 7 p.m. with greater Foothills Family
414 53 Ave. East
pm. Doors open at 12:30 pm. FCSS youTH oF
Sun, Oct. 9
TomoRRoW youth night at Centre 877-652-8633. NEEDED!
Cost $5 kids ministry at Parallel
SUNDAYS
FCSS kids korner (ages 10-13) 5 p.m. at the Station (mackin BRIDge AnD Pool at the
OCTOBER 21
Church, 5212 1A St. We. at
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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A Special Supplement to The Claresholm Local Press expresses our sincere
appreciation to all of the local agriculture affiliates.
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AGRICULTURE WEEK
Agriculture

Succession planning resources offered

By Rob Vogt
Local Press Writer

Most business owners, including farmers and ranch-

ers, plan how to start or get into business, but far less Stavely, Alberta Doug: 403-625-6053
plan how to get out.
About 15 people attended a session on business HAULING: CATTLE • GRAIN • HAY
succession planning, to change that.

Proud to provide
The session was the latest installment in the
Opportunities for Growth series put on by the
Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce and Cattle,
Claresholm Economic Development on Sept. 15 at the
Claresholm Seniors’ Drop-in Social Centre. Grain & Hay
Natalie Gibson, of Innovisions and Associates, facil- hauling
itated the session.
She is a consultant on economic development who
Since 1990.
works closely with the Alberta South West Regional
Economic Development Alliance, of which

Claresholm is a member.
She explained it takes between five and seven years
to sell a business, ranch or farm.
Moreover, a recent survey revealed 96 percent of
people thought their children would buy their opera-
tion, but that is not so.
The result was people leaving the community.
So Gibson looked for resources to help business
and farm owners transition out of business.
She noted in Southern Alberta there is an under-
ground economy. Some businesses are listed on the
Multiple Listing Service, or MLS, but there are also
businesses for sale that only locals know about.
Gibson described some service providers who offer
resources that may be able to help.
Invest Alberta offers community profiles and an in-
vestment opportunity book, which provides an oppor-
tunity to list these types of businesses.
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry offers webinars and
a food processor list.
Travel Alberta has an investment division, that of-
fers potential funds for growth, marketing, and more.
Another resource is matchmaking where sellers and
We thank you!
BUSINESS SUCCESSION - Natalie Gibson, of
Innovisions and Associates, was one of the guest
speakers at a session on business succession and transi-
tion planning at the Claresholm Seniors’ Drop-in Social
Centre on Sept. 15. It was the latest installment in the
Opportunities for Growth series, put on by the Claresholm
and District Chamber of Commerce and Claresholm
Economic Development. Photo by Rob Vogt
looking to sell businesses and people looking to buy
them.
The idea for succession matching came from a
plumber who wanted to sell his business. However, if
he put up a sign, his suppliers would want their cash
up front while his employees might leave.
Anderson said she wanted to help him, but was not
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Succession planning for farms, ranches

Continued from Page 2
The greatest problem facing the
economy is there is $10 trillion
worth of business assets in North
America that will change hands in
the next 20 years.
About 72 percent of owners in-
tend to exit their business within the
next decade, and only eight per cent
have a formal succession plan.
The economic impact of this is
could be the premature sales of
businesses; failed transitions; re-
duced productivity and lack of ser-
vices, particularly in remote areas;
job losses; and a destabilized econo-
my.
Anderson said succession plan-
ning matters now because it will
help business owners understand
what options are available to them.
“We want you to have the best
possible resources,” she said.
There are three types of transi-
tions – family transition; an employ-
ee share ownership plan; and a third
party sale.
There are five stages of a business
transition and succession plan:
1) Business sale readiness;
2) Engaging the buyer;
3) Due diligence;
4) Financing;
5) Transition.
Getting the business ready for sale
can take 12 to 24 months and in-
volves knowing your next chapter;
getting the company books in order;
business valuation, that is how
much is the business worth; and for-
malizing a succession plan.
Engaging the buyer can take six to
12 months, and involves determin-
ing which type of business transition
to pursue. If it is family or employee
ownership, then communication
about the sale must be opened up. If
it is a third-party buyer, privacy is-
sues must be considered. The best
means of finding the buyer must be
determined as well, and the business
owner must understand how to talk
about their business.
Due diligence can take one to 12
months, and involves knowing your
Best Alternative to a Negotiated
Agreement, that is what are you will-
ing to take; outlining timelines and
responsibilities in writing; and
knowing good paperwork makes
good friends. This stage also involves
engaging professionals such as ac-
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Understanding financing can take
one to 12 months, and involves
looking at options such as tradition-
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AGRICULTURE WEEK
Quote/Unquote
“The only means of conservation is
Agriculture
New Nature Conservancy site west of Claresholm innovation.”
By Rob Vogt
Local Press Writer —Peter Drucker
The Nature Conservancy
of Canada has a new conser-
vation site west of Capital Realty
Claresholm. Where Real Estate Happens TM

In a Aug. 26 release, the

Nature Conservancy of
129 - 49 Ave W
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Claresholm, AB
nounced that together with

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an adjacent existing NCC
conservation site, this pro-
ject will form a single pro-
tected block of almost 1,900
hectares.
Its conservation will add Agriculture is not
to almost 7,700 hectares of
protected areas along the
just a business,
eastern edge of the it’s a way of life.
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Protecting this property
will also help further con-
nect nearby conserved lands
in the Livingstone Range
through Bob Creek
Wildland, the Waldron and
King Ranches, and across
the Porcupine Hills.
Located west of
Claresholm in the
Municipal District of Willow
Creek, this 643-hectare
property supports a rich di-
versity of ecosystems, from
riparian habitats surround-
ing Trout Creek, to rolling
fescue grasslands and mon-
tane forests, as well as at-risk
bird species and imperilled
limber pine.
Grasslands are one of the
most at-risk ecosystems on
the planet. This new project
is situated in the Foothills
Fescue Natural Subregion,
where grassland ecosystems
are dominated by rough fes-
grass. Because rough fescue
grasslands are sensitive to
disturbances, frequently out-
competed by introduced
plant species and slow to re-
generate, they are a priority
for conservation.
More than 80 per cent of
this project’s area features
high-quality fescue grass-
lands. Protecting this ecosys-
tem will maintain habitat
for grassland wildlife, in-
cluding Sprague’s pipit, a
songbird listed as
Threatened under the feder-
al Species at Risk Act, or
SARA, and nutritious winter
forage for deer, elk and cat-
tle.
This site also features 96
hectares of provincially rare
riverbank habitat surround-
ing Trout Creek, a fish-bear-
ing watercourse that is part
of the Oldman Watershed.
This habitat is home to the
threatened under SARA.
Trout Creek once sup-
ported viable populations of
at-risk westslope cutthroat
trout, another SARA-listed
threatened species, and may
still harbour a remnant pop-
ulation of them. Conserving
lands surrounding the creek
is necessary for its restora-
tion, which was identified as
a key step in recovering this
species.
At its highest elevations,
the site also features mon-
tane forests with a popula-
tion of limber pine, a
species listed as endangered
in Alberta under the
Wildlife Act. Limber pine is
declining rapidly across its
range due to several factors,
including white pine blister
rust, an introduced fungal
pathogen.
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conversion rights on the
land. This legal agreement
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By Rob Vogt “We could do a lot,” he said.

ranchers for all they provide to our community.

Local Press Writer “It’s a good starting point, at least some-
There is a facility at Beiseker that takes thing to look at,” he added.
any kind of waste and turns it into diesel, He pointed out graphite is another
graphite and water. byproduct, and that currently sells for
Recently representatives of the Municipal $3,500 a tonne.
District of Willow Creek toured the facility, “There’s absolutely nothing being put in DON’T JUST DRIVE.
and gave a report on what they saw at M.D. the ground,” Van Driesten said. “That’s what
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Coun. Earl Hemmaway said the facility The water produced could also be used

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takes garbage no matter what, be it tires,
wood, household waste, or anything else,
puts it through the machine and all that is
left is diesel and water.
There is no smell, and no environmental
permits are needed.
They then sell the diesel at $1.35 per litre
to CP Rail.
“They’re making money off it which is a
return,” Hemmaway said.
Chief Administrative Officer Derrick
Krizsan said this process may not be the
technology that fits the M.D., but it is one of
them, and the M.D. should look at all op-
tions before deciding.
Coun. John Van Driesten said everybody
was very positive on it.
The process could eliminate a lot of prob-
lems in the countryside such as plastics and
grain bags.
for irrigation.
“I was really impressed,” said Coun. John
Kroetsch.
“It’s something we should look into,” he
later added. “We could get rid of a lot of Book now for your
stuff, a lot of junk.” fall tune up
Coun. Glen Alm said the facility did
1,100 pounds of garbage a day.
and tire swap.
“I hoped it opened up a bunch of peo-
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Hemmaway said it seems like a way to get
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AGRICULTURE WEEK
Agriculture

A collaborative approach to save

some good crops from bad pests
By Rob Vogt
Local Press Writer
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
has teamed up with a diverse group
of experts in plant pathology, ento-
mology, weed science, economics and
agronomy to share knowledge about
the range of pests affecting prairie
Biovigilance relies on a continuous
cycle of awareness, identification, as-
sessment, understanding, mitigation
and appropriateness to ensure that
solving one problem doesn’t lead to
another. The goal is to proactively
mitigate potential threats from plant
diseases, weed species and insects be-
ing nation.
“We want to raise awareness and
get producers participating with us.
We don’t just do this work in isola-
tion, it’s something we need to do
with the producers. They’re the ones
Thanks to our LOCAL Farmers &
who are on the front lines and gener-
ally the first to notice pests cropping

Ranchers for leading with their

crops.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
recently issued a release stating crops
are susceptible to a number of pests
that can cause damage to plants, and
not just insects! According to re-
searchers, the word pest is an umbrel-
la term that includes insects, weeds
and various plant diseases — any-
thing biotic that could be detrimental
to a crop. And since pests are bad for
agricultural production.
Dr. Brent McCallum, an Agriculture
and Agri-Food Canada research scien-
tist, based at the Morden Research
and Development Centre, has teamed
up with a diverse group of experts to
share knowledge about the range of
pests affecting prairie crops.
They’ve dubbed this network the
“Prairie Biovigilance Network,” with
the goal of improving their capacity
to quickly and holistically save good
crops from bad pests.
The term biovigilance is a relatively
recent term used to describe an inno-
vative, multi-disciplinary approach to
understand and combat the negative
effects of newly introduced pests, new
agricultural farming practices, new
crops and climate change on plant
health.
fore they affect the agricultural sector
on a larger scale.
Given the Prairie Biovigilance
Network has just begun and focuses
mainly on work led by Agriculture
and Agri-Food Canada researchers,
this is only the beginning. Plant pest
surveillance is done by many agencies
in the public and private sectors,
however more collaboration is need-
ed to expand the network and drive
this all-encompassing work forward,
so producers can fully benefit from
this knowledge.
By expanding the Prairie
Biovigilance Network to include com-
plementary partners, such as provin-
cial governments, stakeholder
organizations and producers, re-
searchers can expand proactive sur-
veillance activities, which is an
important first step in the continuous
cycle of biovigilance.
Increased surveillance will allow re-
searchers to combat current pests,
predict what potential crop pests are
on the horizon, and better prepare
mitigation strategies that have a
smaller environmental footprint
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of these activities will protect
Canada’s reputation as a food export-
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to the network are crucial,” said
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M.D. hears about proposed bio-digester If you ate

By Rob Vogt
Local Press Writer
A private group is interested in set-
ting up a bio-digester south of Fort
Macleod that would turn manure,
dead livestock, and much more into
natural gas that would be sold into the
provincial system.
At its Aug. 24, the council of the
Municipal District of Willow Creek
heard more about this proposal from
Coun. John Van Driesten.
He explained he attended a meeting
recently south of Fort Macleod with
the group looking to set up the bio-di-
gester.
They were looking for a spot where
they could tap into a high-pressure
natural gas line, and have sufficient
stock material for their facility.
Van Driesten said they have identi-
fied a location south of Fort Macleod.
The $40 million plant needs about
14 acres, and would use 100,000
tonnes of product to generate 200,000
gigajoules of natural gas.
Moreover, Van Driesten said they
will pick up the manure, and will draw
from a 25 to 30 mile area.
“I think this (project) would be a
win-win,” he said.
“I think it’s going to be a wonderful
project,” he later added.
Coun. Glen Alm asked if the group
was looking for a commitment from
the M.D. or were they private? today...
Van Driesten responded they are pri-
vate.
Thank
They were asking him if it would be a farmer.
tough to do business and set up shop
in the M.D.
Reeve Maryanne Sandberg said all
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8 Claresholm Local Press
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Agriculture
Cutting a swath
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Agriculture
M.D. to be part of Intensive Livestock Working Group
By Rob Vogt
Local Press Writer
The Municipal District of
Willow Creek is getting in-
volved with the Intensive
Livestock Working Group,
an organization undertaking
a project whose primary ob-
jective is a confined feeding
operation industry that con-
tributes to the growth, effi-
ciency and sustainability of
agricultural production in
Alberta in part by facilitating
respectful relationships and
operating with the concur-
rence of the community in
which it is located.
At a recent M.D. council
meeting, Ron Axelson of the
Intensive Livestock Working
Group appeared as a delega-
tion, while Reise O’Hara, a
consultant on the project,
joined in by video confer-
ence.
Axelson said the M.D.
along with Mountain View
County have been identified
to participate in the project.
The goal of the project is
to work together with con-
fined feeding operations col-
laboratively to solve local
problems.
He noted the livestock in-
dustry has been insular in
the way it has done busi-
ness.
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Axelson observed a lot of
issues are not regulatory re-
lated either.
Instead he likens the pro-
ject to a good neighbour
policy where confined feed-
ing operations could get in-
volved in the community as
corporate citizens, and work
with groups who have con-
cerns to come up with solu-
tions collaboratively.
He also reported munici-
palities have welcomed the
Intensive Livestock Working
Group with open arms, but
they have had a harder time
selling producers on the
project.
“We’d like to create a col-
laboration with the M.D.
and other stakeholders,”
Axelson said. “Work togeth-
er and solve some of the
problems that emerge over
time.
“We want to be part of
the solution.”
O’Hara then explained
the project, which has three
phases.
Phase 1 identified the
critical issues contributing to
the erosion of public trust.
The process included an on-
line survey, interviews, and
engaging various stakehold-
er groups.
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The goal of Phase 2 was
to develop collaborative en-
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best way, O’Hara said, is to
work with the municipality
and stakeholders.
“It’s very locally focused,”
he said, adding local issues
require local solutions.
Phase 3, currently under
way, is to identify two mu-
nicipalities and apply the
process developed in Phase
2.
The M.D. of Willow
Creek and Mountain View
County have been identi-
fied.
Axelson said it is now
critical to get open-minded
people together.
He stressed there is no
“most-important player”,
but instead everyone is in-
volved so everyone wins.
The goal is to bring to-
gether the experiences of
elected officials, administra-
tion, and producers to come
up with innovative ways to
solve the problems they are
facing.
Axelson said this will be a
pilot project with the two
municipalities. They will al-
so try to build a process that
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