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Development in Wainwright is booming early in 2021
Zak McLachlan mits issued throughout the whole year tial and industrial lots [email protected] in 2020 totalled 32 permits at $6,537,000, within Wainwright. and 2019 saw 42 permits with a value Those numbers blow fter a slow year in 2020 due to of $5,609. The most comparable year previous years’ totals Aeconomic downturn and the CO- in recent memory in terms of develop- out of the water, and VID-19 pandemic, development in ment permits was 58 total permits in a the Town of Wain- Wainwright is bouncing back quickly busy 2018 for a total construction value wright’s Director of and robustly early in 2021. of $15,867,000. So far, 2021 is on pace for Planning and Develop- Development projects - commercial, industrial Photo: Zak Reports show that development similar numbers. ment, Scott Flett, said and residential like the housing project pictured McLachlan permits and lot sales - including com- The Town has also completed seven there may be a handful above, have been on the rise in Wainwright so far mercial, residential and industrial - are lot sales since the beginning of January, of reasons for that. in 2021. well on the rise through the first few with total sales equalling $1,016,886 at “It’s probably three months of the year. an average lot sale price at $193,693. different things. First off, due to COVID buying new properties, they were go- Through the first three months of This total includes the Town’s 25 per last year, people were taking a break ing ahead and redoing things in their 2021, the Town of Wainwright issued cent rebate promotion, as the total and seeing what would happen. A lot current house,” Flett said. 13 development permits with a total original sales equalled $1,355,848. The more people were doing home reno- construction value of $4,135,000. Per- lots sold include commercial, residen- vations last year as well. So instead of Continued on page 2
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Cutting Edge Ventures Ltd. teamed up with Wainwright Asso- ciation for Community Living to help one local man celebrate a big birthday.
Jessie Schillings celebrated his 30th birthday on Wednesday, April 14, with an exciting convoy of Cutting Edge Ventures trucks parading down 1st Avenue in Wainwright, blowing their horns in celebration of Jessie’s big day.
Jessie, pictured right, made sure to bring his camera out to cap- ture the excitement of a birthday celebration he won’t soon forget.
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More COVID recovery aid coming for small businesses
Zak McLachlan The funding will also be available plies which help prevent the spread Small and medium sized businesses [email protected] to new businesses which began op- of COVID-19, help businesses expand are a vital part of Alberta’s economy. erating between March 1, 2020, and their online presence or e-commerce Businesses of less than 500 employ- he Government of Alberta is ex- March 31, 2021. Hotels, taxi businesses opportunities so they can continue ees account for more than 99 per cent Tpanding the Small and Medium and ride-sharing services will also be to serve customers or to pay rent, em- of all businesses in Alberta and pro- Enterprise Relaunch Grant to support eligible. ployee wages or replace inventory. vide nearly 55 per cent of all employ- small businesses in Alberta which “Small businesses have borne the “We’ll continue to be there to sup- ment in the province. have been affected by the most recent brunt of pandemic restrictions and port small businesses that we’ve asked To read more about the Small and public health orders. have made real sacrifices to protect to make sacrifices to help keep us safe Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant Alberta businesses affected by the our healthcare system and save lives. during this pandemic. Alberta’s econ- and how to apply for funding, visit latest public health orders will be able That’s why Alberta’s government has omy relies on the successful recovery www.alberta.ca/sme-relaunch-grant. to apply for up to $10,000 in funding already committed over $500 million of small businesses, and we’ll be there aspx. from the grant in the second half of in support through the Small and Me- to support them to get to the either EDGE April. dium Enterprise Relaunch Grant, and side of this pandemic,” said Doug Sch- The Small and Medium Enterprise it’s why we are expanding that sup- weitzer, Minister of Jobs, Economy Relaunch Grant has been well used to port today,” said Premier Jason Ken- and Innovation, in a press release. ROSE date. ney in a press re- compliments of The relaunch program has already lease. Rose Wainwright seen nearly 39,000 applicants with The program to you Flower Cart more than $451 million in funding. is scheduled to The tax Small businesses which have quali- remain open for If you know someone fied for all three rounds of the grant applications un- funding will have received as much til May 31, with deadline who deserves recognition, as $30,000. total funding The Small and Medium Enterprise capped at $350 email The EDGE at: Relaunch Grant offers financial as- million. [email protected] or sistance to Alberta businesses, coop- Funding from is April 30. eratives and non-profit organizations the grant may call 780-842-4465 with fewer than 500 employees which be used to cover have faced restrictions or closures due costs of items like HRBLOCK.CA | 1–800–HRBLOCK (472–5625) HOURS: to COVID-related public health mea- personal protec- 934 6 Ave Monday to Friday sures, as well as a loss of at least 30 per tive equipment Wainwright AB The recipient will be contacted by the Flower Cart to pick up their rose. 780 842 3146 9-6 Saturday 9-5 cent in revenue. and cleaning sup- an EDGE 4-pack
Support businesses that keep your community and it’s newspapers alive. 4 EDGE | Wainwright, AB | April 16, 2021 Quota Club continues to support CT scanner
The Wainwright Quota Club supports a number of initiatives in the community each year, and they have done their part to step up and help bring a CT scanner to Wainwright.
The local service club recently presented the Wainwright and District Community Health Foundation with a donation of $1,500 to go to the CT Scanner Project. The recent $1,500 donation brings their total amount donated to the project up to $11,000.
Pictured, from left, are Wainwright and Dis- trict Community Health Foundation vice chair Deanna Waddell, Wainwright Quota Club member Diane Hutchinson-Jackson, Wain- wright Quota Club president Shirley Pratt and Wainwright and District Community Health Foundation trustee Alex Smyl.
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Grab a pen or a computer and chronicle your COVID experience. The Edge would like to publish your COVID Diary entries. Please send yours to [email protected] A Smile A Third Wave in a time of COVID Why did the golfer By Phyllis Holmes yet I worry. I know that it would take portunities are reaching more people wear two pairs of [email protected] very little to have this virus transmit- and that there are plans to continue pants? ted in a chance encounter with some- them when the pandemic is over as an
one unaware they are harbouring this outreach to people who unable to attend History professor, Catherine O’Donnell one. in hole a got he case In Answer: tells us that keeping a diary of our experi- virus. I hear about the hospitals and worship in person. ences during the Pandemic could help fu- ICUs and the healthcare workers being This Sunday we will participate in our ture historians. “In a moment like this, the overwhelmed by the influx of patients church’s annual meeting using Zoom. need to gather people’s experiences of the with COVID, the ages of these patients We will keep each other safe by meeting pandemic, however mundane they are, is reflecting a much younger demograph- this way – and we will still be able to get live with them. important.”. O’Donnell explains that with- ic than what we saw at the beginning done what needs to get done as a church My children are doing okay – and for out the stories of ordinary people we will end up with “an archive that is hopelessly of this pandemic a year ago. I also hear community. We just won’t be able to that I am grateful. My oldest son’s fam- slanted toward the famous” . politicians say there is still room in the have a potluck afterwards or share a cup ily is staying close to home, working and hospitals, there are empty floors. I fear of coffee. learning from home, playing close to It is Monday, April 12th. there is a lack of awareness of how hos- My little garden is growing – well at home and venturing out only when nec- As bad as the news about COVID was a pitals function, how ICUs are staffed, least some of it is. Roger looks at the po- essary. The island dwelling family will be week ago, it is so much worse this week. the complexity of the training required, tato plant growing in its plastic bag and able to get their vaccinations sooner, be- While the government has imposed how overwhelming the care of COVID then looks at me. The plant is threaten- cause of the isolation of the island, its dis- more restrictions, it will be some time patients can become. I heard the term ing to take over the room. I have been tance from a health care facility, the need before the effects of these restrictions will “anti-science” bandied about. It scares turning it regularly to try to get the plant to travel on ferries. And the other family, be realized. In the meantime, Alberta has me to think that we face this virus with to grow straighter, but instead it is just in the other COVID hot spot of Ontario the ignominious distinction of having anything but a scientific approach. sprawling out every which way. The is using time in their lockdown to reno- the highest per capita number of cases of I am horrified to see the bullying insti- stems are growing in curlicues. The plant vate an old house. They text photos of the all the provinces in Canada. Alberta also gated by some faith leaders and congre- looks like it might have been planted by updated bathroom. I cheer them on. One faces the challenge of having almost half gants who are flouting the health mea- Jack the Beanstalk. It is so big. There are of these days we will get out to see the its population object that the restrictions sures put in place to keep all of us safe. little buds on the tips that look like they house and them. Just not for a while. are an overreach – and about the same This is not a version of faith I can identify will turn into flowers. It seems early. I I keep trying to get some more quilt- number who object that the restrictions with. It feels so destructive; so ignorant; hope the plant is okay. ing done. I did finish the little doll quilt do not go far enough. so lacking in care for one’s fellow man. While this potato plant is a positive I was working on and the top of the table The variants of the virus – more conta- I am grateful we can participate in wor- sign of spring, there is another sign I find runner. Now I have the two bigger quilts gious and more virulent are taking hold. ship virtually through Sunday worship less welcome. The crows are back. Their for my twin grandchildren that I need to While there was some mention of a third services online. It was my turn to read a insistent cawing and cawing around the finish. I had hoped I would be able to get wave here and there over the last while, lesson. I send the link for the service to neighbourhood is grating. I don’t hear together with my quilting sisters, have it seems we have crossed that threshold. some family; so they can see I still exist. any songbirds, just the crows. I think them help me sandwich the quilt tops, There is no longer any question of a third I appreciate the daily “church at home these crows are the same ones that an- the batting and the backing together. I wave. We are there. And what is even opportunities” that have been provided. noyed me last year. Perhaps I need to will miss having them remind me how I more disturbing is that I have heard the Along with my own practice of prayer learn more about crows. Perhaps they should pin these layers together, tape the mention of a fourth wave. and meditation, this online worship contribute something to our world that edges down and baste. I have been read- Over the weekend I check in with my helps me stay connected to God and to I am unaware of. I know they are smart. ing books about what I need to do, but it children. They are all being very careful, the community of worshippers I am at- They were at least smart enough to find isn’t as much fun. staying as close to home as possible. And tached to. their way back to our neighbourhood. I hear that these online worship op- Somehow I am going to have to learn to
Diary of a ten year old in a time of COVID.
Translated to French with the help of nous avons mangé beaucoup de bonbons of Stories» si tu veux savoir. Après tout By Amelia Holmes Jennifer Holmes dans un stand de concession fabriqué ça, nous avons passé une soirée pyjama Grade 4 French Immersion Airdrie, Alberta Cette semaine, j’ai fêté mon anniver- par ma mère. Le reste de la journée a été au sous-sol en tipis! Je ne peux pas croire saire et c’était si amusant! C’était telle- plutôt rempli d’appels de la famille et des comment ma tente était si cool! C’était This week I had my birth- ment cool! Nous avons regardé 3 films. amis. Je n’avais même pas de chance de tellement amusant. C’est bizarre de dire day and it was a blast! It was so cool! We C’était “The Epic Bike Ride” (un film à pro- boire un verre d’eau! J’ai eu un gâteau que COVID a vraiment aidé à faire une watched 3 movies. They were “The Epic pos de moi que mon père a fait), et Zom- d’anniversaire de livre qui était incroy- journée si amusant, car autrement, cela Bike Ride” (a movie about me that my bies 1 & 2. Je les ai aimés tous! Après cela, able! Le message au haut a dit «The Land aurait été une journée très différente. dad made), and Zombies 1 & 2. I loved them all! After that we pigged out on can- dy in a concession stand my mom made. The rest of the day was pretty much filled with family and friend calls. I hardly even had time to get a drink of water! I had a wickedly awesome book birthday cake! The top said “The Land of Stories” in case you were wondering. After all that we had a sleepover in the basement in teepees! I cannot believe how cool my tent was! It was so fun. It’s weird to say that COVID really helped make the day a blast because it would have been a much different kind of day otherwise. Silver lining achieved!. 6 EDGE | Wainwright, AB | April 16, 2021 UCP unfit to govern Alberta
Commentary er UCP MLAs have continued to heed by Roger Holmes the advice provided to us by Alberta Public Health officials at Caucus ust when we had reason to think briefings. While we accepted the need Jour COVID-19 experience would be for measures to combat the transmis- getting better, our MLA Garth Row- sion of the unknown Covid-19 virus, swell signs on with 16 other UCP a select group persistently advocated MLAs, (including the speaker of the for the least restrictive measures pos- house Nathan Cooper and deputy sible. speaker Angela Pitt) in support of the As time passed we became more de- following letter on April 7. termined to do so as we became con- The letter pictured to the right is scious of the deleterious effects the what those UCP members issued to lockdowns were having on the men- the public last week plus our local tal and physical health of all Alber- MLA’s additional comments below. tans, both adults and children, not to It is astounding these elected poli- mention the damage that was being ticians can be so ignorant, so blind done to our economy and way of life. to simple cause and effect for so long With further passage of time, more they have become an embarrassment data and information contradicting to democracy. Not only that but the the initial advice became available, Premier stands up and says it is okay and it became more urgent that re- for them to speak out against the gov- strictions were reconsidered. ernment they have sworn to uphold. Many jurisdictions employ fewer This kind of representation, misl- restrictions. The health outcomes in eadership and yo-yo jerking us around these jurisdictions are certainly no from the United Conservative Party worse, in some instances better, than shows these people are unfit to run those applying severe measures. the province. We need an election. It As a result, my inbox is now filled would be nice if we had a viable mid- with emails from people urging me dle of the road alternative but now to have the restrictions lifted. I have the NDP looks like middle of the road answered explaining that I have pur- given how far the UCP has gone into sued that goal, sensibly, and make the the right hand ditch. case in Caucus as best I can. I’d like In addition to signing on to this let- to think that my representation has ter Rowswell publicly added the fol- had some influence. Yesterday’s an- lowing comments: nouncement was however far from one that seemed to be cognizant of my Dear Constituents, advocacy on behalf of what I believe The letter, signed by 16 UCP MLAs, is now many of my constituents. signals our discontent with the rever- Hence, I am prepared to publicly clear. The decisions and measures based on the strength of opinion be- sal announced yesterday, Tuesday 6th state that I take issue with the path taken by my government have been ing voiced and the resolve of Alber- April, to the ‘Path Forward’ plan. that we as a government are cur- made honourably and solely with the tans determined to be treated like At the onset of the virus, distressing rently following. My belief is that the interests of Albertans at their core. If adults, leads to a fresh assessment of pictures from Wuhan and modelling Precautionary Principle, bolstered by I were to have a criticism it would be the risk. provided by eminently qualified sci- supportive negative data, is routinely that the measures adopted were be- We share a common desire to pro- entists, clearly demanded that a Pre- given more credence than alterna- cause we have cared too much, rather tect lives, but not in such a way that cautionary Principle approach be ap- tive available evidence and manifest than too little. prevents us living those lives. plied, hence the Lockdown measures. results from other jurisdictions. My hope is that this letter prompts For some time now, myself and oth- One final thing I wish to make very a hard review of where we are and, NOTICE Alberta RCMP cautions Take notice that the Town of Wainwright Council, in the Province of Alberta has given first reading to Bylaw 2021 – 04; which will, upon final reading and approval, authorize the Town to guarantee repayment of the Wainwright Golf public in light of recent Club’s loan to Encompass Credit Union in the amount of $627,500. The total amount of $627,500 consists of the current loan balance of $300,172.92 and additional borrowing of $327,327.08 for new revenue generating projects. scams and distraction thefts The rate of interest to be paid on the loan will be Encompass Credit Union’s fixed rate of 4% per annum. Repayment terms for the loan are monthly payments of $4,641.54 including principal and interest for a period of 60 months, with the amortization of 180 months (15 years). Zak McLachlan families. Goods sold to victims are later discovered [email protected] A copy of the bylaw may be viewed at the Town Office located at 1018 – 2 to be lower quality than initially disclosed or are Avenue during normal business hours or on the Town of Wainwright website at fake. www.wainwright.ca. ince January, Alberta RCMP have received Victims have also reported cases of distraction Notice is hereby given by the Town of Wainwright Council that unless a petition Smultiple reports of victims being approached theft; such instances may involve the suspect of the electors for a vote on Bylaw 2021 – 04 is demanded as provided for by by individuals in a series of transaction scams and making physical contact with the victim through the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may distraction thefts. The most recent incidents have a handshake or a hug while removing valuables pass the said loan guarantee bylaw. been reported in Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, from the individual without their knowing. Who can petition, number of petitioners required and the requirements of Okotoks, and Brooks, but similar incidents have The criminal activity conducted by this specific the petition are described in Sections 222, 223 and 224 of the Municipal been reported in many areas of the province. Po- group is known to police, however suspects are Government Act, a copy of which can be obtained at the Town Office during nor- lice believe this criminal activity to be linked to a difficult to identify due to their transient lifestyle mal business hours or at https://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/m26.pdf. travelling organized crime group. and often fraudulent identification. The 2nd and 3rd readings of Bylaw 2021 – 04 are scheduled for April 20th, 2021. Typically, suspects approach individuals re- The Alberta RCMP warns the public to be cau- Dated at the Town of Wainwright, in the Province of Alberta this 6th day of questing money for gasoline or food in exchange tious of this type of suspicious activity. If you are a April, 2021. for jewelry and other goods. Suspects often take victim of such a scam or theft, please contact your Ed Chow advantage of victims’ goodwill, claiming they local RCMP Detachment. Chief Administrative Officer require cash in order to return home or feed their EDGE
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acob deGrom is one of the absolute best pitch- early everyone is tired of the pandemic. It’s ers of his generation. The perennial All Star has Country J like we’re grounded, and the government keeps been a force on the mound since his MLB career N changing the rules. Sixteen UCP MLAs including took off in 2014. he death last week of Prince Philip, Duke of Garth Rowswell have signed a letter that “signals deGrom won the National League Rookie of the Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has T [their] discontent with the reversal... to the ‘Path For- Year Award in 2014, and he earned back-t0-back Cy raised discussions around the concept of what the ward’ plan.” Young Awards in 2018 and 2019. purpose of monarchies are in democratic societies There was “a step-by-step plan to lift restrictions”, He had led the Major Leagues in ERA one sea- like Canada. and now they’re closing it down again. It feels like a son, led the National League in strikeouts twice It is easy to think of the monarchy as having no bait and switch. and has received many MVP votes throughout his relevance to our current political and governmental Except there’s new information now. The pandemic very strong career. affairs. The monarchy has no power to effect gov- didn’t go away. There’s variants and it’s getting worse. But deGrom has one problem... he plays for the ernment policy; so why bother with it at all is the Game theory can describe this pandemic as a weak- New York Mets. question. est-link collective action problem. In this type of The Mets have been mired in mediocrity for The answer is that the monarchy provides a game, everyone gets the payoffs associated with the many years aside from one surprise season in 2015 direct, living connection to our history as a nation player that contributes the least. We’ve got to solve when they made it all the way to the World Series and to the people we are. Most of us understand our this problem as a civilization, worldwide. only to lose to the Kansas City Royals. colonial history is not something to be 100% proud Since we can’t co-ordinate world wide, the game One would think employing one of the greatest of. With the benefit of hind sight, it is obvious our theory approach is to do as little as possible, as long pitchers of a generation would equal success, but European ancestors made serious errors in how they as we’re not contributing the absolute least. Any extra unfortunately for the Mets, so far that has not been went about occupying this land. effort by one player is wasted by the other players the case. This history must not be forgotten. The monarchy who keep circulating the disease. It makes a certain Run support for deGrom has been an ongoing provides us with an important mechanism to link kind of sense to want to do as little as possible. issue for many years, and early on it appears this the present to the past and gives us a living connec- Rowswell’s Facebook post suggests that he thinks season will be no different. tion to the responsibility we have to face up to our the Precautionary Principle gets too much credence. In fact, through two starts this season, deGrom colonial crimes. You also win Russian Roulette five times out of six. It has allowed only one run across 14 innings, striking Getting rid of the connection we have to the doesn’t mean you should play. out 21 batters. Those numbers are as elite as it gets. monarchy would be like trying to erase an uncom- This continues to be an emergent situation. We But the Mets have lost both of those games. fortable bit of our history; one that we need to learn can’t go back and see who else would have survived But it gets even crazier. In those two games, from and own up to. if we’d responded differently. We don’t get to see in deGrom - who must be part of the batting order as Elected governments come and go, leaving little advance who dies if we drop the restrictions. We can a National League pitcher - has more hits than any in the way of a legacy that binds the country togeth- only choose how careful we want to be. of his teammates. It truly is an anomaly. er. The monarchy bridges that gap. The MLAs who rally against the collective effort to For whatever reason, the Mets simply cannot A country that tries to hide an uncomfortable stop the spread of the pandemic want to have their produce runs - or even hits, for that matter - when history by cutting ties to a living connection to that cake and eat it too. They get to benefit from the restric- their future Hall of Fame ace is leading the way. history will find itself repeating the mistakes of the tions while basking in the “Thank You” posts from sup- But there’s a good lesson in this story. past. porters who think they’re standing up for their con- It doesn’t matter how strong, intelligent, tal- stituents. It also lets people justify breaking the rules. ented or gifted you are, it is nearly impossible to We can’t wish the pandemic away. The hardest be successful without a strong team behind you. part of a marathon is the part at the end, and we’re not Learn to surround yourself with batters who can done yet. give you the run support you need to win in life.
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Sergeant Wes Bensmiller Constable Greg Bamber Corporal Norm Weber Constable Charles Lambright Corporal Kirk Smith Constable Lisa Harrower Constable Ben Dixon Constable Jennie Reddick Constable Michael Hamilton Constable Mitch Gardipee Constable Karanvir Nanuan POLICEBEAT “The Police Beat” is a joint effort be- during a wind storm, causing damage Street. Members attended and located area prior to police arrival. No further tween Star News and the Wainwright to their house and vehicle. all parties involved, who were spoken complaints received. RCMP and is put together by a repre- » 11:45 a.m. - Members on routine pa- to about the incident and separated for » 3:00 p.m. - Complaint of a suspicious sentative of both organizations. trol performed a traffic stop on a vehi- the night. person digging through dumpsters at March 29 - April 4 cle which was not registered. Further » 9:30 p.m. - Complaint of harassing businesses in Wainwright. Members investigation determined the vehicle communications. Complainant advised and patrols, but they could not locate the Zak McLachlan with files from Sgt. Wes Bensmiller was also uninsured. Driver was issued he was receiving harassing communi- male. No further complaints received. a number of violation tickets. Vehicle cations from a known male. Complain- was towed. ant advised to block the phone number. April 4 There were 67 complaints/incidents, two » deer-related incidents, 14 ‘not a police » 2:00 p.m. - Request to assist EMS with » 9:35 p.m. - Request to keep the peace 8:00 a.m. - Request for a well-being matters’, one false 911 calls, no cases of a male patient in Wainwright. Mem- at a residence where an individual was check on a male in Irma. Members made patrols and located the male, failure to appear and two false alarms bers made patrols, but EMS no longer retrieving property from a residence. who did not require police assistance. were reported during the week. required police assistance. Male was Members attended. No issues. transported to hospital by EMS with- » 11:40 a.m. - Complaint of a theft of a March 29 out issue. April 2 vehicle. Complainant advised known » » 5:00 a.m. - Complaint of a trampoline » 3:30 p.m. - Complaint of a break in to 11:00 a.m. - Members on routine pa- individuals had stolen the vehicle. Ve- blowing into the complainant’s yard an abandoned rural residence east of trol in Chauvin observed an individual hicle was later located and recovered during a wind storm, causing damage. Wainwright. A number of items were who was known to be a suspended in Manitoba. Male and female suspects » 7:00 a.m. - Complaint of a gazebo stolen. No suspects. driver operating a vehicle in the area. were charged. Male was issued court compelling doc- blowing up against some power lines » » 1:15 p.m. - Complaint of a dispute be- 3:35 p.m. - Members on routine patrol uments. Vehicle was towed. during a wind storm. Wainwright Fire performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for tween a male and a female. Members » & Rescue was contacted to attend the speeding on Highway 14 west of Wain- 1:00 p.m. - Complaint of a vehicle mediated the situation. No further police situation. No damage. wright. Vehicle was also found to be driving into the Prairie Rose Centre action required. No charges considered. » 11:30 a.m. - Request for a well-being unregistered. Driver was issued a $324 building, causing damage. Members » 3:15 p.m. - Report of an abandoned bi- check on a female. Members located violation ticket. believed the accident was caused by cycle on complainant’s property. Mem- the driver suffering a medical episode. the female, who did not require police » bers determined the bicycle was not 7:00 p.m. - Members on routine patrol No charges at this time. assistance. performed a traffic stop on a vehicle reported stolen. Bicycle will be held for » » 1:30 a.m. - Complainant advised a with license plates which did not match 5:30 p.m. - Complaint of a potential 45 days in attempts to locate the owner. heavy snowstorm caused his trailer the vehicle. Driver was found to have be online fraud. Complainant advised a » 8:15 p.m. - Complaint of a woman to come unhooked and slide into the criminally suspended from driving and caller stating they were from Telus was passed out in a vehicle in a parking lot ditch while driving westbound on was also in breach of release conditions. requesting personal information. Com- in Wainwright. Members made patrols Highway 14. Trailer was later removed. Driver was arrested, held for a bail hear- plainant did not provide any informa- and located the female, who was found No safety issues. ing and remanded into custody. Vehicle tion and did not lose any funds. Report- to be under the influence of drugs. Fe- ing for information purposes. » 2:45 p.m. - Report of a semi which was seized for 30 days. male was issued a 24-hour driving sus- » had hit the ditch on Highway 14 near » 9:00 p.m. - Complaint of a dog wan- 9:00 p.m. - Complaint of a vehicle pension. Vehicle was towed. Highway 17. No injuries. Vehicle was dering around Wainwright. Members stunting at a parking lot in Wain- later removed from the ditch. made patrols, but they could not locate wright. Members made patrols, but they could not locate the vehicle. No » the dog. Animal control was notified. 3:00 p.m. - Complaint of suspicious suspects at this time. Student of the Week individuals near a business in Wain- » Dr. Folkins Community School, wright. Members made patrols, but April 1 11:30 p.m. - Complaint of a disturbance » Student of the Week, they could not locate any suspicious 2:00 a.m. - Members on routine patrol at a residence in Wainwright. Members April 16, 2021 individuals. performed a traffic stop on a suspicious attended the residence, but the subject vehicle in Wainwright. Investigation of complaint was gone on arrival. No Dr. Folkins Community determined the driver did not possess a further police action required. School is proud to select March 30 grade 12 student Tate » valid driver’s license. Driver was issued 9:00 a.m. - Complaint of a break and Larouche as our Student of enter. Complainant advised unknown a $324 violation ticket. April 3 » 12:30 a.m. - Complaint of a female ring- the Week. Tate is friendly, suspects broke into his garage sometime » 9:00 a.m. - Complaint of a break in to a respectful and always willing ing doorbells at a residence in Wain- overnight and were able to gain entry to shed at an abandoned residence. Some to help out around our school. The staff of DFCS wright. Members made patrols and the residence. Nothing appeared to be gardening tools were stolen. Members can always count on Tate to help set up for events located the female, who was spoken to stolen. No suspects at this time. investigated the matter and identi- we hold in our gym, like the Christmas concert about the incident. No charges consid- » fied a suspect. Suspect was located, but and graduation. Being a farm kid, Tate is quick 11:00 a.m. - Complaint of an online ered. No further complaints received. scam. Complainant advised of los- members could not locate the stolen WR VWHS LQ WR KHOS Ɠ[ WKLQJV WKDW JHW EURNHQ » ing a large sum of money to someone property. No grounds for charges. 12:35 a.m. - Complaint of a distur- especially in the gym. Tate actively participates in who they believed was a friend, but » 10:00 a.m. - Complaint of a suspicious bance in the parking lot of a hotel in DWKOHWLFVDQGSDUWLFXODUO\HQMR\VYROOH\EDOODQG complainant was unaware the social person tampering with a transformer Wainwright. Members made patrols, EDGPLQWRQ7DWH ZLOO EH PLVVHG QH[W \HDU DQG media account had been hacked by an at a well site southeast of Wainwright. located the disturbance and spoke to ZHZLVKKLPDOOWKHEHVWLQZKDWHYHUKLVIXWXUH unknown suspect. No suspects. No suspects. all parties involved. All parties left the holds. area. No further complaints. Congratulations Tate, you are a well deserved » 11:10 a.m. - Complaint of a break in to » 11:00 a.m. - Request to conduct a well- » recipient of this honour. a business south of Wainwright. Com- being check on a female. Members 12:45 a.m. - Members on routine pa- Sponsored By plainant advised a fence had been cut made patrols and located the female, trol performed a traffic stop on a vehi- by unknown suspects, and catalytic who did not to require police assistance. cle which was not properly registered or insured. Driver was issued a number converters had been stolen. No suspects. » 11:30 a.m. - Complaint of damage to of violation tickets. Vehicle was towed. » 1:20 p.m. - Members on routine patrol a transformer at a rural location with BUFFALO AGENCIES LTD. » (780) 842-4357 performed a traffic stop on a suspicious copper wire stolen from the area. Sus- 1:00 a.m. - Complaint of a disturbance vehicle in Wainwright. Driver was un- pect has been identified. Matter is still between a male and a female at a resi- able to provide valid registration and under investigation. dence in Wainwright. Member made patrols, but the female was gone prior insurance. Driver was issued a number » 1:00 p.m. - Complaint of suspicious of violation tickets. to police arrival. No further police cat- activity around a residence in Wain- ion required. » 2:00 p.m. - Complaint of a burnt out wright. Members made patrols, but they WAINWRIGHT PHOTO » vehicle at a rural location south of could not locate any suspicious persons. 6:00 am.. - 911 hang-up from resi- dence in Wainwright. Members inves- TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT Irma. Members made patrols and lo- » 4:00 p.m. - Complaint of an assault. tigated the matter, and determined the cated the vehicle, which was found to Complainant advised she was assault- LOCATIONS FOR NEXT WEEK: have been stolen out of Killam the day call came from a female who was in an ed by a known male. Members made altercation with her boyfriend. Mem- APRIL prior. Registered owner was updated. 19 - 10 ST @/NEAR WAINWRIGHT ELEMENTARY patrols and located both parties. Dis- bers spoke to both parties. No charges. No suspects. pute was found to be a landlord-tenant 20 - 8 ST @/NEAR ECOLE ST CHRISTOPHE » » 10:00 p.m. - Complaint of an assault. issue. No charges considered. 6:05 a.m. - Complaint of a disturbance. 21 - 14 ST @/NEAR BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Complainant advised a male and a fe- 22 - 27 ST @ 1 AVE Complainant advised he was assaulted » 4:30 p.m. - Request to conduct a well- 23 - 5 AVE @/NEAR 4 AVE with a bat by a female. Members inves- male could be heard arguing loudly. being check on an elderly man who Members attended the residence, but 24 - HWY 14 @/NEAR WAINWRIGHT GOLF COURSE tigated the matter, but complainant 25 - 10 ST @ HWY 14 had not been heard from in some time. the male had left the residence prior to did not wish to pursue charges. Female Members located the male at his resi- was spoken to about the incident. police arrival. No charges. No further dence, and he did not require police complaints received. assistance. March 31 » 8:30 a.m. - Complaint of a dispute be- Additional locations may be photo enforced on the above dates. » » 8:00 p.m. - Complaint of a disturbance Photo enforcement may not operate on all dates listed above. 9:00 a.m. - Complaint of a trampoline tween a male and a female. Members For more information call 780-842-1691 which blew into complainant’s yard in the area of 6th Avenue and 6th made patrols, but male had left the 10 EDGE | Wainwright, AB | April 16, 2021 NATIONAL
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$17,000 Zak McLachlan sure additional measures [email protected] are in place on campus to prevent transmission.” $16,000 akeland College’s Ver- Of the 56 confirmed Lmilion campus has seen cases, 26 students have an outbreak of COVID-19 re- isolated on campus, with $15,000 cently. residence staff support- On Monday, April 5, Al- ing those in isolation with berta Health Services (AHS) meals, arrangements for $14,000 declared an outbreak at the supplies and access to Vermilion campus. By April 9, AHS going with close contacts receiving health services as needed. reported there were 56 confirmed CO- guidance on isolation requirements The Vermilion campus has in- $13,000 VID-19 cases linked to the outbreak. to help limit further spread,” said creased monitoring and enforcement A total of 45 of those cases were con- Lakeland College President and CEO, of COVID-19 protocols in the wake of $12,000 firmed to be the B1.1.7 UK variant. Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart. the outbreak. Of the total cases, 52 were reported “At this time, AHS has informed us “We cannot afford to be compla- to be students and four employees of that there are no additional health cent. We must all adhere to the guide- $11,000 Lakeland College. measures recommended for the lines in place to limit the spread of “We are grateful for the support of greater community. COVID-19,” Dr. Wainwright-Stewart AHS as we continue to work collab- “I want to assure you that we are said. $10,000 oratively with them in this investi- taking this situation very seriously. EDGE gation. Contact tracing work is on- Our team is actively working to en- $9,000
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$5,000 After receiving a number of submissions, the Town of Wainwright has announced $4,000 its winner of the Flag Design Contest. Jane Jang, pictured right, was the winner of the $3,000 contest with her new flag design, pictured left. Although the Town was $2,000 impressed with all the entries, it was decided after plenty of consideration to keep the historical flag $1,000 currently in use instead of developing a new one.
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THE EDGESPORTS Off to the races!
The Wainwright Runners held their Virtual Bison Run on Saturday, April 10. A number of local runners as well as some from as far as Edmonton took part in the event, which was held on the trail along the bison paddock south of Wainwright. Runners were spread apart to ensure social distancing, and all public health measures were followed. Pictured here, Derek Seib was the first to cross the finish line in the 10k run, where his daughter Grace was waiting to cheer him on down the home stretch. Photo: Zak McLachlan
Irma Golf Course welcomes new manager
Submitted article going personality.” Gwyneth Gulbraa Off work, Lois dabbles in interior de- sign, gardening and baking; she also n April 15, when the Irma Golf believes in supporting homeless ani- OCourse opens (earlier than usual), mals. there will be a new manager to greet “Lois’ detail oriented style of man- you! In turn, please welcome her and agement and quality control will be be patient as she acquires the many two valuable assets, “ comments Presi- new skills that are needed. dent Kelly Larson Short, “she may be Lois Meadors lives in Kinsella and new to us, but I think she will fit in is excited about her new job. She is with our staff, and I hope everyone eager to introduce new items to the The Irma Golf Course opened the season on Thursday, April 15, with new Photo: Zak makes sure they welcome her when menu such as daily muffins and “Grab manager Lois Meadors taking the reins for the nine-hole hidden gem in Irma. McLachlan they golf or get their complimentary ‘n Go” novelties such as cookies and burger on Membership Drive Day puffed wheat squares. This may also May 1!” include afternoon coffee and dessert she owned and operated Lunch Ex- Solar Garden Eco Restaurant at the Welcome Lois; we are all looking specials as well as other features. press Catering in Camrose and High Craik Golf Course in Saskatchewan. forward to the 2021 golf season! Lois brings with her more than Noon Lunch Company in Calgary. Board Member Gwyneth Gulbraa twenty years’ experience in the hospi- She has also worked at the Lakev- says, “I like her initiative, punctuality tality and food industry; to illustrate, iew Golf Course in Hardisty and the and am really impressed with her out- ATHLETE of the week Proudly Sponsored by Local runners The Wainwright EDGE is pleased to announce the local runners who took part in the Virtual Bison Run this past weekend as this week’s Athlete of the Week. MOTORS 2110 - 15 Ave. Wainwright, AB T9W 1L2 Great job to all those local runners who have stayed on top of their fitness during the COVID-19 pandemic by 780-842-4471 taking part in virtual events like this. TOLL FREE 1-888-842-4471 www.wainalta.com EDGE | Wainwright, AB | April 16, 2021 13 MLB the Show 21
Rod Oracheski will get that version at no additional Game Guru cost. If you want both versions of the game on PlayStation because you still haven’t managed to land a PS5 but hen MLB the Show 21 hits plan to, you’ll need the $109.99 Jackie Wshelves on Tuesday, it will mark Robinson Edition. The PS4 standard a massive change for the series. edition is $79.99…the PS5 version is Don’t worry, longtime fans, it’s still $89.99. a baseball game and probably the best I’ve called the GamePass service, one ever made, but it’s no longer a a Netflix-like rotating assortment of PlayStation exclusive as it’ll appear games that subscribers can play as on the Xbox platform for the first much as they’d like, the best deal in time since the series started way back gaming for a while now. For the price in 1997. The change was pushed by of a couple games a year, you instead rightsholder MLB itself as a condition get access to literally hundreds – at of the license, as baseball executives last count, the Xbox Game Pass Ulti- look to get the game in more hands mate service had over 400 titles avail- hoping to grow the game with a new able to play over Xbox and PC. With generation of fans. all of Microsoft’s first-party games per- Microsoft serves Xbox games a fat one over the plate, launching MLB The Xbox Series X The game being multiplatform has manently available and a strong suite Show 21 to Xbox Game Pass for both cloud and consoles thanks to a deal screenshot been known for a while, but on April of third-party titles being added, stay- with Major League Baseball, the publisher of the Xbox version. 2nd Microsoft dropped a bombshell ing for six months to a year, and then games or supported titles that you interests. It’s like Netflix, when you of an announcement: MLB the Show being rotated out for fresh games, the own to your phone or tablet, to the PC don’t have to pay individually for a 21 will be available on GamePass for service has been extremely strong and platform. Personally I’m more inter- movie and it’s added to a service you both console and cloud streaming, that appears to be ramping up. ested in the rumours that they’ll soon already have, you’re far more likely to day one. Microsoft recently scored Square have a firestick like device or a built- give it a shot and maybe find a new Microsoft was able to cut this deal Enix’s looter shooter Outriders day in app on your TV to allow games to favourite genre. because Sony opted not to publish the one on GamePass, and now will drop stream to it, but anything that grows And that’s maybe the biggest ‘win’ game on Xbox consoles and let MLB MLB The Show 21 on it as well. In the audience for the service is a win in all of this. – who also publish the R.B.I. series – addition, there are persistent rumours for gamers. MLB The Show launches April to step in. The Xbox team cut a deal that EA’s Battlefield 6 will launch into The real win though, will be when 20th on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox with MLB for GamePass that, frankly, the service this fall, and that Ubisoft’s we see what Sony does to counter Series consoles, where it will be avail- makes the PlayStation version seem Uplay + service will be rolled into it, GamePass. Expanding PS Now, or roll- able day one as part of the Game Pass like a raw deal. The GamePass ver- like EA Play was last year. ing it into PS+, could really expand and Game Pass Ultimate subscription sion, for example, will support Xbox’s Xbox executives have recently the games available to PlayStation services. Smart Delivery so gamers with an teased the expansion of their cloud gamers who don’t have unlimited Xbox One can download that version streaming platform, which current- budgets, and let them expand their while those with a Series S|X console ly allows you to stream GamePass Birdhouses of the week
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Submitted article interesting to review what shouldn’t lockdown.” will share the above 911 calls on social Alberta RCMP be done in order to understand what is - Multiple calls reporting suspicious media along with other information appropriate to do. satellites when SpaceX launched. at @AlbertaRCMP on Twitter or the @ n recognition of the hard work of Here are some interesting calls that - After reporting that their airplane RCMPinAlberta Facebook page, and IOperational Communications Cen- operators received to 911 in the past had been redirected from Edmonton follow #NPSTW2021. There is more in- tres (OCC) during the National Public year: to Calgary, a caller refused to exit the formation about the work of the OCC Safety Telecommunicators Week from - “My phone settings are all in anoth- plane until their luggage was provided on our YouTube channel: https://www. April 11 – 17, Alberta RCMP will be er language, how can I change it back?” to them first. youtube.com/watch?v=B4gJzrvpYTk. highlighting some of the interesting - “Can you bring me a hamburger? I With more than 890,000 calls for ser- “OCC operators work tirelessly, be- 911 calls they have received in the past am hungry and cannot drive!” vice to 911 recorded in the past year, hind the scenes in high stress circum- year. - “I need you to stop my teenage son we remind citizens to be mindful that stances, serving the citizens of Alberta People are not always aware of what from vaping!” emergency communications centres and our employees every day. They are constitutes an emergency. Our teams - “My neighbour is plowing snow in- are busy at all hours with incoming lifelines for Albertans in emergency sit- work hard behind the scenes 24 hours, correctly!” calls about public safety. 911 should uations, and we could not provide the 7 days a week, 365 days a year to man- - “The neighbour’s kids strum the gui- only be dialed in true emergency situ- service we do without them. Every 911 age incoming calls for service to keep tar every time I go for a smoke. No mat- ations – when public or personal safety call is taken seriously on our end,” said our citizens and communities safe ter what time of day, this has been on- is at risk or a crime is in progress. Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki, throughout Alberta. Sometimes, it is going for three months since the start of Throughout this week, Alberta RCMP Commanding Officer of the Alberta RCMP.
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You readily We offer competitive wages and benefits including understand the implications of detailed numerical information and can WCB, health, dental, life insurance and group RSP. draw conclusions using advanced numerical concepts. • High level of sound and independent judgement, reasoning, and OFFRE D’EMPLOI : Please send resumes with references to: discretion. COORDINATEUR/COORDINATRICE À L’INTÉGRATION [email protected] • Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills with an aptitude for PERMANENT - 37,5 HEURES PAR SEMAINE. SALAIRE : 25,00 $/HEURE relationship and team building. • Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to Le CRFM de Wainwright est à la recherche d’une personne très motivée pour élaborer et mettre prioritize tasks with minimal supervision. en oeuvre des programmes et des services qui favorisent l’intégration de tous les membres des familles des Forces armées canadiennes dans la région de Wainwright. La personne qui • Ability to analyze and interpret the needs of clients and offer the ap- occupera ce poste sera chargée d’établir un système de soutien complet pour les familles anglo- propriate options. solutions, and resolutions. phones et francophones. En mettant l’accent sur les partenariats communautaires, la personne établira et maintiendra un système complet d’accueil, de référence et de suivi pour les membres MANNVILLE SCHOOL Experience in the following would be considered an asset: de la communauté qui ont besoin d’information et/ou de services de soutien. • Agricultural, commercial and/or consumer lending. TENDER FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES • Proven success in managing and building customer relationships. Exigences du poste <91?3+'/%'&#/4-'&0.#+/'&'44'37+%'440%+#69#7'%6/#%%'/5463-#4#/5?.'/5#-''5-' Buffalo Trail Public Schools is currently seeking Our employees are an integral part of our success and we take care to bien-être. a contractor to provide custodial services at the ensure that we provide them with the benefits and resources that they <+1-B.'&'40+/4=-'/(#/%''5=-#,'6/'44'06'/?56&'4(#.+-+#-'4&'13?(?3'/%'6/' Mannville School located in Mannville, Alberta. may need. %0.$+/#+40/&'(03.#5+0/1'35+/'/5''/4'37+%'440%+#69'5&'91?3+'/%'1'65@53'13+4''/ Any contractor wanting to provide the above considération. services must attend the mandatory site visit at We offer: <+-+/)6'(3#/>#+4'5#/)-#+4=-03#-'5=-?%3+5 <91?3+'/%'&#/4-#%3?#5+0/'5-'.#+/5+'/&'1#35'/#3+#54%0..6/#65#+3'4'5&'3?4'#69&' the Mannville School to be held on Wednesday, • Competitive salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience. April 28, 2021 at 10 a.m. in order for your bid • A Comprehensive benefits package including employer paid Health, référence. <-'9+$+-+5?106353#7#+--'3-'440+34'5-'4C/4&'4'.#+/' to be accepted. During this site visit, a school tour Dental, Health Care Spending Account, Employee & Family Assistance <91?3+'/%''/.#5+A3'&'$6&)?5+4#5+0/&'1-#/+C%#5+0/'5&?-#$03#5+0/&'130)3#..'4'5 will take place and the tender package will be Program, and telehealth benefit. d’animation de groupe reviewed. • A matched pension program. <#1#%+5?=(063/+36/'7?3+C%#5+0/4#5+4(#+4#/5'&6&044+'3&+/5'37'/5+0/'5&6%#4+'3,6&+%+- Tender packages will only be handed out to the • A variable base pay program. aire, y compris les antécédents en vue d’un travail auprès de personnes vulnérables contractor, or their representative, at the manda- • Yearly educational allowance for on-going professional development. Atouts tory site visit. • Paid vacation and personal days upon hire. <91?3+'/%'%0//#+44#/%'&64'%5'634#/4$65-6%3#5+( Buffalo Trail Public Schools reserves the right to • Employee loan and investment benefits. <'35+C%#5&'4'%063+4.'7#-+&' accept or reject any or all bids. Sealed bids are to • Opportunity to advance within the organization. <91?3+'/%'%0//#+44#/%'&'4'/,'69'5&'4&?C4#6926'-440/5%0/(30/5?'4-'4(#.+--'4&'4 be submitted to the address below. Forces armées canadiennes Buffalo Trail Public Schools If you believe that our organization is a good fit for you, please submit a #5'&'/53?''/(0/%5+0/#73+- cover letter and resume to: Attn: Mr. Randy Huxley, Connie McMann, VP Human Resources '%0/%06343'45'3#067'35,6426=%'266/%#/&+#113013+?40+553067?'510633#@53'65+-+4? Facility Services Director pour combler des postes similaires, actuels et futurs, de nature permanente, temporaire ou 1041 - 10A Street 502 – 10 street, Wainwright, AB T9W 1P4 occasionnelle. Seuls les candidats retenus seront contactés. Veuillez soumettre une lettre de Wainwright, Alberta T9W 2R4 [email protected] .05+7#5+0/$+-+/)6'#+/4+266/%633+%6-6.7+5#''91-+26#/5704%0.1?5'/%'4'57053'+/5?3@5 If you require any further information, please contact This position will remain open until April 30th, 2021. Faites parvenir votre lettre de présentation et votre curriculum vitae en indiquant le numéro Jennifer Schneider at 780-806-6924. de concours 21-04 We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those selected for = NOTE: SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED pre-employment assessments and interviews. #5#%*#30-'5&+3'%53+%')?/?3#-' TO PROVIDE A CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK AT TIME "#+/83+)*5 '/800& OF EMPLOYMENT. Learn more at Encompasscu.ca 0633+'-'9'%&+38#+/83+)*5.(3%%# ?-?1*0/' 1045' ?-?%01+'63 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. EDGE | Wainwright, AB | April 16, 2021 17
Excellence in Teaching awards. Residents of the Battle River Lodge received delivery of their new 2001 Ford fourteen passenger bus on April 6th. The $70,000 vehicle was pur- chased with funds raised over the past three years by residents along with One Year Compiled by Phyllis Holmes from the newspaper archives donations from the Wild Rose Foun- Ago [email protected] dation, Community Lottery Board, April 17, and the Wainwright Kinsmen Club. 2020 “History cannot give us a program Holmes, along with Ted Bzdel and for the future, but it can give us a fuller Keith Johnson have travelled to understanding of ourselves, and of our Quebec to participate in the Citizen’s common humanity, so that we can bet- Forum on the Future for Canada. ter face the future” Robert Penn Warren Ted O’Brien, PFRA drought analyst, warns that stubble soil moisture con- Dozens of Wainwright first respond- ditions across much of this Prairies ers and residents took part in a vehicle this spring range from 50%-70% of Ten Years parade past the Wainwright Health their normal levels. Ago Centre on Saturday April 11 to show April 15, their appreciation for Wainwright’s 19, 2011 frontline healthcare workers during Thirty the COVID-19 pandemic. Years Ago A parade of vehicles helped two local April 17, girls, Saige Veitch and Emmie McMul- 1991 lan celebrate their 7th birthdays by driving by their homes with birthday Twenty Over the weekend of April 8 to April wishes. Years Ago 10, thieves broke into a Cenovus Ener- April 6, 10, Wainwright’s 1979 Sports Bar and gy site north of Irma and made off with 2001 Grill’s support of truckers over the over $200,000 in oilfield gate valves. past few weeks has made the nation- April 13th brought the official unveil- Star News and Star Press welcomes al news. The restaurant’s owner Igor ing of the new emergency response the community to their grand opening Bojic stepped up to support truck driv- vehicle owned by the MD of Wain- April 25th and 26th in their new loca- ers by giving away free dinners and wright and turned over for operation tion, with April 25th set aside for all great deals to truck drivers passing to the Wainwright fire department. On past and present Co-op employees and through Wainwright as the essential Karolina Drabik has been hired as hand for the unveiling were Fire Chief board members to see the revamped workers continue to provide Albertans Wainwright’s Main Street Project George Greer, Wayne Green, Counsel- building. with food and necessities throughout Coordinator to help rejuvenate the lor Phil Valleau, Terry Murray, Alvin Over the last two weeks of March, the COVID-19 pandemic. Wakefield, and Doug Deyell. The downtown core. Space in the Wain- wright and District Chamber of Com- Town of Wainwright Public Works $50,000 rig is the idea and design of crews coped with 18 water main breaks a group of Wainwright farmers who merce office has been secured for Drabik. around Wainwright. Public Works knew through experience the type of Director Jeff Franklin told Wainwright Renovations have started at the vehicle needed to combat fires in rural town council “I think a combination of Co-op Grocery Store. areas, but still be adaptable for use in the frost being deep and ground mov- See News Happening town. Wainwright Elementary School ing due to the temperature changes is ? Chamber of Commerce President teachers Aileen Brower and Barb Craig what is causing the problems”. CALL Zak @ Marvin Bragg, Vice-President Roger have been nominated for provincial (780) 842-4465
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