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Heartland Industrial Area wants to play key role in building hydrogen economy Helping build a hydrogen economy to help in the world. He described the regulatory industry achieve net zero greenhouse gas emis- process in Alberta as being “a bit of a stum- sions is one of the key goals of the Alberta bling block” for companies making investment Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA) dur- decisions. ing 2021. The third goal relates to the Alberta Petro- “We believe our jurisdiction right here is chemical Incentive program. This 10 year pro- one of the best in the world for developing a gram has no cap and will support stand-alone hydrogen economy,” said AIHA executive hydrogen facilities if they are carbon capture director Mark Plamondon during the ‘Life In enabled. The Heartland’ Jan. 28 media luncheon. “Our “The AIHA is well positioned to participate jurisdiction is one of the lowest cost hydrogen in this,” Plamondon said. “We think this will producers in the world.” level our playing field in comparison to other He said that while timing for future projects places in the world.” is impossible to predict, there is “tremendous The Heartland Incentive Program is the final interest at all levels,” with multiple companies focus area. Plamondon said it is common prac- expressing interest in hydrogen projects. tice among AIHA members to utilize the One of the first is the Atco Fort Alberta Municipal Government Act property Saskatchewan Hydrogen Blending Project tax incentive provisions. They demonstrate a scheduled to begin construction early this year. willingness to improve regional competitive- A first of its kind of project in Alberta, Atco ness. The program displays alignment across Lions Zone Chairman Brian Barnes (left) presents Redwater Lion Dave McRae will blend hydrogen into part of its Fort all three levels of government. with the International President’s Certificate of Appreciation Jan. 27. This award, Saskatchewan natural gas distribution system. Plamondon said the AIH’s low cost feed- the fourth highest award available to Lions members, was announced during the Because combustion of hydrogen emits only stocks, the lowest in North America and among District Virtual Convention that the Radway and Redwater Lions Clubs co-hosted water, blending hydrogen into natural gas the lowest in the world, along with world class in October of 2020. Story Page A3. --photo by Les Dorosh reduces the greenhouse gas emissions. infrastructure, are driving significant foreign Plamondon also spoke about four other investment interest in the region. There is the goals for the AIHA this year. potential to attract $30 billion in new capital One is to support diversification of invest- investment to the AIH by 2030. The present Grand Opening of ment opportunities through targeted explo- investment is at about $40 billion. ration of diversification opportunities. It also Still, short term uncertainty exists. Plamon- works to attract investments and align with don said a reduction in demand on top of organizations focused on a circular economy, capacity growth “crushed prices for many base plastic recycling and low carbon emission chemical products.” He said the estimate is that Observatory goals. the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out a full Another goal is having the Alberta Industri- year’s growth expectations for base chemicals. al Heartland (AIH) a designated industrial While demand for products that feed into zone through a joint initiative with the North- industrial sectors has fallen, the demand for may be this summer east Capital Industrial Association (NCIA) and medical equipment and food storage related the Government of Alberta. This is a pilot proj- products increased. The Newbrook Observatory restoration $24,600 from the 2019 operating budget and ect to streamline the regulatory process in the AIHA members are Sturgeon, Lamont and project is almost finished, so a grand opening $108,560 from the Legacy Fund. The remain- AIH. Strathcona counties and the cities of Fort may be held this summer. ing skylight work will be done this year. Its “We think this is a very important piece of Saskatchewan and . Associate mem- “We are very pleased with this project and $13,800 cost is included in the above Legacy work,” Plamondon said. bers are the towns of Redwater, Gibbons and are looking forward to handing it over to the Fund amount. NCIA executive director Laurie Danielson Bruderheim. Newbrook Historical Society for operations,” Hanlan said the restoration of the Newbrook said this pilot project is important because the They focus on business development, infra- said CAO Paul Hanlan during Observatory is essentially complete and has government approval process is not as stream- structure and planning, government relations, the Jan. 26 council meeting. Installation of the been signed off by the Province of Alberta. lined as it should be in order to be competitive and communications and community relations. skylight will be completed this spring; every- Because the site is an historic resource, its thing else is done. restoration is subject to provincial approval. “The county is looking forward to complet- Using the Super-Schmidt Meteor Camera ing and entering into the operating agreement camera at the Newbrook Observatory, in 1957 Three more COVID-19 deaths with the Newbrook Society and is hoping to Arthur Griffin took the first photo in North soon confirm a June grand opening, in co-oper- America of the Russian satellite Sputnik. The ation with the Society, of this significant his- observatory was declared a provincial historic in Smoky Lake County area toric resource,” added Hanlan. resource in February 1995. Last week three more COVID-19 deaths and seven deaths. He said the county were reported in Smoky Lake County. Alberta Health Communications assistant and historical society After two weeks with zero new cases, director Tom McMillan advised there were four will soon work on an Thorhild County again has active COVID-19 cases linked to the COVID-19 outbreak at Bar- operational use agree- reported. V-Nook Manor: two active and two recovered. ment detailing which According to the Government of Alberta The outbreak at the George McDougall-Smoky organization will be website, as of Jan. 29 Smoky Lake County had Lake Healthcare Centre has been closed. There responsible for items 560 reported cases of COVID-19. Of its report- were 15 cases linked to that outbreak. such as operations, ed 30 active cases, 21 were new. Smoky Lake Thorhild County reported two new cases of maintenance and utili- County had 523 cases reported as recovered COVID-19 last week. It had a total of 37 report- ties. The observatory ed cases with two active and 35 recovered. and its site are a provin- had a total of 545 cases of cial historic resource Ph: 780-942-2023 which seven were new. Sturgeon County had 17 owned by Thorhild email: [email protected] active cases, 526 recovered cases and two County. Box 850, 4720 - 50 Ave., deaths. Members of the Redwater, AB T0A 2W0 Sturgeon County east had a total of 116 Newbrook Historical • Post Agreement No. 40051458 reported cases. There were six active cases, of Society located historic which four were new. There were 110 cases artifacts to display at Copyright: No material - news, graphics or advertising reported recovered. the observatory. Lead may be reproduced without the written permission of the Sturgeon County west and the smaller urban researcher Brian publisher. Failure to obtain consent may result in legal centers within it had a total of 429 reported Barnes said that action. cases. Of the 11 active cases, three were new. because the society has There were 416 recovered cases and two Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event not met during the pan- of a typographical error, that portion of the advertisement deaths. demic, no firm plans Dr. Tony Aluka occupied by the erroneous item will not be charged for, Sturgeon west includes Legal and Bon for use of the site have is accepting but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the Accord. Sturgeon east includes Gibbons and been made. Previously, applicable rate. Redwater. For reporting purposes, Smoky Lake members discussed new patients at County includes the urban municipalities with- holding tours, class- REDWATER CAPITAL The publisher reserves the right to accept or refuse any or in it and the First Nations and Metis settlements room visits and night all material whether editorial or advertising submitted for adjacent to it. publication, and maintains the right to exercise discretion sky events at the obser- MEDICAL CLINIC in these matters. The COVID numbers are reported on the vatory. Government of Alberta website. Locations of “This COVID thing 4808-49Ave All material submitted is accepted on the understanding outbreaks in acute care and continuing care certainly put a spanner REDWATER. that it may also be posted to the internet in a digital form facilities are reported publicly when there are in the works,” he said. of the newspaper or supporting information. two or more cases of COVID, indicating that a The $221,340 Please book transmission within the facility has occurred. restoration project was first consult by calling A sister publication to The Free Press, Morinville, Alberta; Outbreaks are declared over when four weeks and the digital edition The Heartland eXtra. partially funded by an 780-942-4780 have passed since the last case was identified, $88,180 grant. The W & E Cowley Publishing Ltd. so not all outbreaks listed have current trans- remainder was paid by www.cowleynewspapers.com mission happening. the county with Page A2, THE REVIEW, Redwater, Alberta, 780-942-2023, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Wednesday, February 3, 2021

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Hours: Monday/Thursday/Friday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM • Wednesday 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Call 780-398-4MED (4633) Closed – February 5 & 10, 2021. Contact Us! Public Works & Agriculture Services Administration 21414 Twp Road 600 A 801-1 Street 780-398-3977 Emergency After Hours Box 10, Thorhild, AB, T0A 3J0 Utilities 780-398-3939 780-398-3741 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - FIRE CHIEF (PERMANENT/FULL TIME)

The Fire Chief is accountable for the effective planning, development, coordination, 2021 FIRELINE EQUIPMENT CONTRACT implementation, and delivery of emergency services (fire and rescue services) for Thorhild County. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound and well-informed judgment, maintain effective internal and external communications, and manage incidents decisively and Contractors are now invited to register their equipment with Thorhild County effectively. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications can be found at Emergency Services for the 2021 Fire Season www.thorhildcounty.com. To assist Thorhild County Emergency Services with Thorhild County offers a competitive wage and benefit & pension plans. Work schedule is 40 wildfires, a contract must be in place prior to any hours per week and the ability to respond to evening and weekend emergency calls or other commencement of work. related evening and weekend meetings or training as required. For any further information, please contact: Deadline to apply is February 18, 2021 at 12 noon MST. Kelly Patry County Services Clerk To apply, submit resume to: Laurie Andrushchyshyn (780)398-2820 Payroll & Personnel Manager [email protected] Thorhild County email: [email protected] Thank you to all applicants. Only those applicants selected LONG LAKE SKI AREA for an interview will be contacted. FAMILY DAY FUN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Term Permanent Monday February 15, 2021 (32 hours/week, Tuesday-Friday) 10AM–4:00PM The County is seeking applications for the permanent position of Economic Development Come on out and join us for some Family Day fun. Morning will be terrain Officer. park competitions and ski/snowboard races. Further details can be found at www.thorhildcounty.com Afternoon will be the cardboard box races. Hourly range is $41.51-$53.96. Current employees of the Thorhild County fulfilling the Free hot chocolate will be served all day. requirements essential to this position shall be considered for this position. • All visitors must pre book lift tickets, rentals and register for competition Deadline to apply is February 16, 2021 at noon. or races by online booking www.skilonglake.com ,calling or emailing To apply, submit resume in confidence to: Laurie Andrushchyshyn Payroll & Personnel Manager Thorhild County Email: [email protected] • Face coverings/masks are mandatory at all times while on the property (inside and outside) Thank you to all applicants. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. • Please use gloves while using the T-Bar/Tow Rope • Maintain physical distance NOTICE OF DECISION OF THE • Food will be takeout only MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION • There will be no seating, storage or waiting inside the chalet • Fire pits are on site for heat The Municipal Planning Commission for Thorhild County has approved the following Development Application: • Washrooms will be open • Form of payment accepted will be debit or credit card i) Legal Description: Plan 518KS Block 4 Lot 4 • DO NOT come to the ski hill if you are not feeling well, tested positive, have Land Use Designation: RL – Long Lake Residential District been around someone that has or presents with symptoms of COVID 19 or Proposal: Application for cabin demolition and new have travelled outside Canada house with attached garage for a total footprint of 4,009 square feet. The above regulations can change Division: 5 at any time based on Public Health Orders Permit # DP2408

Watch the Long Lake Ski Area and Thorhild County residents Date of Decision(s): January 26, 2021 Appeal by: 4:30 PM, February 16, 2021 Thorhild County websites for receive FREE lift passes & updated information. THE LAND USE BY-LAW provides that any person claiming to be affected by a decision of www.skilonglake.com or lessons!!!! the Municipal Development Authority may appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) by serving written Notice of Appeal to the Secretary of the www.thorhildcounty.com County ID and government Development Appeal Board within twenty one (21) days after the decision is made. Any party Phone: 780-576-2161 photo ID must be presented wishing to initiate an appeal to be heard by the County’s Subdivision and Development Cell: 780-656-6391 Appeal Board must include with the letter (and/or other documents) of appeal a non- Fax: 780-576-0005 refundable fee of $200.00 in order for the appeal to be properly received and accepted. Email: [email protected] Jeannette Cholach, Secretary for the Municipal Planning Commission Phone: 780-398-2823 E-Mail: [email protected]

Phone: 780-398-3741 www.thorhildcounty.com 801 - 1st Street, Box 10, Thorhild AB T0A 3J0 THE REVIEW, Redwater, Alberta, 780-942-2023, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Page A3 Four Redwater Lions members honoured Four members of the Redwater Lions Club received awards Jan. 27. Zone Chairman Brian Barnes, a member of the Thorhild Lions Club, presented awards to Redwa- ter Lions Dave McRae, Jack Den- nett, Gerald Whaley and Les Dorosh during an outdoor ceremo- ny held in the Redwater arbore- tum. “It gave me great pleasure to present the awards to the members of the Redwater Lions club,” Barnes said. “These members rep- resent Lions who have all had long service histories with the Redwa- ter Lions Club, having provided Lions Zone Chairman Brian Barnes (left) presents outstanding service to the commu- Redwater Lions Club president Gerald Whaley with nity. These are dedicated Lions a membership growth award. standing up to the credo of Lions --photo by Dave McRae Clubs International We Serve.” Barnes presented Dave McRae with the and Radway Lions Clubs developed and pre- International President’s Certificate of Appre- sented the first online virtual convention for ciation that was announced during the District the district. With no guidelines for hosting a Virtual Convention co-hosted by the Radway virtual convention, it took a tremendous and Redwater Lions Clubs in October 2020. It amount of research and dedication to prepare is the fourth highest award available to Lions the presentations. members. Barnes presented a Membership Growth He said the certificate presented to McRae Award to Redwater club president Gerald represents a thank you from Lions Clubs Inter- Whaley for sponsoring two new members to national for all his work guiding his team to the club. prepare a convention for District C1 of Lions Diamond Membership Awards were pre- Clubs International, which represents northern sented to Past Zone Chairman Jack Dennett Alberta a few clubs close to Alberta in British and Redwater 1st vice president Les Dorosh. Columbia and the clubs north of Alberta in the Both of these members introduced new mem- NorthWest Territories. bers to the club during the 100th Anniversary Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the in-per- of Lions in Canada. son convention had to be cancelled, so McRae “The pins they received were limited edition and his team of members from the Redwater pins that can only be presented to Lions who supported membership growth during the Cen- tennial year celebrations,” explained McRae. FOR LEASE • REDWATER ALBERTA He said the Lions centennial year was 2020. For clubs undertaking anniversary service 4907 - 48 STREET projects such as the tree planting done by Red- VACANT OFFICE / water members last summer, the anniversary window is July 1, 2019, through to June 30, COMMERCIAL BUILDING 2021. 6905 sq. ft. Concrete Block & Brick “Lion Jack and Lion Gerald have been Central Air Conditioning members of Lions International for many Loading Dock with Power Ramp, years, with more than 65 years of service Lots of Power, Lease Space can be between the two,” said McRae. divided. The Lions Club of Redwater has 15 mem- Tenant Improvement Allowance Available bers. They welcome more members to help them support local youth, not for profit organ- GARRY SHANTZ REAL ESTATE INC. izations and charities as well as provincial and Ph: 780-743-5522 Fax: 780-743-5523 national programs.

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For all your electrical, Smoky Lake County Planning and Development For all your electrical, Cell: 780-699-2820 manager Jordan Ruegg and Planning, Development industrial,industrial, commercial,commercial, and Heritage Assistant Kyle Schole presented the residentialresidential && farming farming needs.needs. Office: 780-991-5590 background and request for a letter of support for the [email protected] We accept nomination. To date Smoky Lake County has received 50-plus letters of support as well as Alberta Minister of Environment and Parks (AEP) Jason Nixon’s sup- port of the nomination. There is no financial commit- ment attached to the letters of support. “Smoky Lake County is a community which recog- nizes the importance of conserving and enhancing its character, the roots from which it grew, preserving the natural environment in which it resides,” noted Ruegg. “Smoky Lake County, the Town of Smoky Lake, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) are collabo- rating towards an economic development strategy, specifically to leverage, support, promote, and grow the Indigenous, agricultural, culinary, and cultural tourism assets of the Victoria District National His- toric Site. CHRS is a natural fit with these goals and values,” he added. With an investment of $14 million to develop the Metis Cultural Gathering Centre on the river that opened in 2019 there is another $10 million planned for the development of a lodge to accommodate visi- tors at the site. Ruegg contended the CHRS designation benefits include regional, national and international exposure for the region; tourism recovery and economic devel- opment including nature, land and river-based recre- ation; and opportunities for the unlocking of federal /provincial grants. Canada’s approximately 40 Heritage Rivers are recognized nationally for their outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational heritage. These rivers are an important part of Canada’s rich heritage, its routes of exploration, settlement and growth, its waterways of industry and commerce, its northern wild waters of great scenic beauty that shape who we are as a nation, cited Ruegg in the presentation. Schole noted the CHRS designation is strictly com- memorative. “CHRS does not carry any planning or development approval authority over lands within the river corridor. There are no added referrals or consid- Residential & Industrial Septic Cleaning erations. Alberta Environment will continue to act as the “River Manager.” The value in CHRS is not NEW HOUSING/FURNACE REPLACEMENT AIR CONDITIONING enhanced topdown enforcement, but grassroots public RESIDENTIAL/LIGHT COMMERCIAL SERVICE/HUMDIFIERS RADIANT HEATING//ROOF TOP UNITS FIREPLACES education.” The value as an educational tool was SHEET METAL WORK recently enhanced with the new GIS Story Maps added during the pandemic to the CHRS website. “With just a click of a button, visitors can enjoy an MURRAY LUGER interactive virtual tour of amazing Canadian rivers Serving Redwater & Sturgeon County and gain a deeper understanding of their values.” Cell: 780 983 4328 He suggested the County’s support would prioritize Email: [email protected] this area’s “status as a river community,” adding Box 425 Redwater, AB T0A 2W0 780-398-3519 “there is some incredible river heritage in Sturgeon County.” The nomination initiative was originally undertak- Buffalo Heating & en in the early 2000’s by the North Saskatchewan Watershed. They did a great deal of work, Schole said, Air Conditioning Inc. on the comprehensive background study before exten- uating circumstances saw the file moved off the table. “It sat for a number of years,” he concluded. “It’s high time to complete the project.” The nomination is Phone: 780-998-3799 for the river from the Banff Park boundaries to the Saskatchewan provincial boundary. The 48 km of the P.O. Box 422, Gibbons, AB T0A 1N0 North Saskatchewan river in the Banff Park bound- aries was already designated a CHRS in 1989. Furnace & AC Installations Repair & Service Once the nomination document is completed AEP • Gas Lines • Hot Water Tanks will put it forward to the Heritage Rivers Board for a decision on the designation. • Superior Radiant Heating Products Season-long site rentals now being Bonne Nuit Bed accepted at Half Moon Half Moon Lake campground in Thorhild County is open for seasonal rentals this summer, allowing peo- & Breakfast Dominique Cere | 5014 - 51 Street ple to rent a site for their RV or camper from mid May “Your Ultimate Stay Warspite, Alberta to the end of September. in Smoky Lake [email protected] | 1-780-656-0494 Registrations are open on a first-come, first-served basis. Only county resident applications will be 780-880-0101 Please phone for appointment accepted until March 15. Non-county residents may Email: [email protected] apply for any remaining sites from March 20 to April 10. Any of the 11 camping stalls not rented for the sea- Web: www.bonnenuitsmokylake.com son will be available for daily or weekly rental as in Facebook: @bonnenuitsmokylake past years. The public day use area and playground will continue to be ed into a storage area. Hanlan estimated it will hold five boats open. and trailers. Reeve Kevin Grumetza noted that the reason the county is Seasonal site rental is $2,000 which may be paid in two changing from short-term daily or weekly rentals to seasonal instalments. The total must be paid before the site can be Your local Real Estate expert rentals is to eliminate partying at the campground and have used. A site damage deposit of $200 and rental application fee 7 more family use. of $50 are also required. The fee to use the seasonal storage 8 During its Jan. 26 meeting council passed the bylaw estab- site is $200. 0 lishing season-long site rentals, rates and regulations. No chil- . In the past, the maximum stay in a campsite stall was two 8 dren or youths under the age of 16 are to be left unsupervised weeks. That still applies to non-seasonal rentals. at the campground. That applies to both day use and at sea- 8 sonal campsites. The penalty is the suspension from using the Upgrades at the campground scheduled for this year 0 campsite for the rest of the season. include installing full hookups for the caretaker site $7,000; . We had a lot of kids just dropped off last year,” said CAO new sewer tank $15,000; washroom building flooring 0 Paul Hanlan. $10,000; campground lighting $6,000; day use fire pits 1 $7,000 and lawn tractor $6,000. 0 The campground’s former group use area will be convert- 1 THE REVIEW, Redwater, Alberta, 780-942-2023, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Page A5 Land Use amendment passed for seacans, campgrounds, tiny houses Smoky Lake County residents may now lished rules for authorizing makeshift camp- and preserving it.” developments are noise, fire safety, garbage apply to have shipping containers for storage grounds—addressing sewers, garbage and fire Theresa Skarliki said, “I specifically support and sewage disposal and access for emergency on residential lots smaller than one acre in size. safety at those sites. the amendment to allow establishment of service vehicles,” said Ruegg. “Without issu- That change was made as part of the Land Use Smoky Lake County council held a public responsibly managed campgrounds.” ing development permits for these unautho- Bylaw (LUB) 1386-20 amendment which also hearing on the proposed LUB changes and then Daniel Skarliki agreed, and noted he expects rized developments, the county has little influ- allowed tiny houses in the county and estab- passed second and third readings during its the county to enforce the regulations to protect ence over how these issues can be addressed Jan. 28 council meeting. the wildlife and the environment. and mitigated which is why the county adopt- Thirteen written submissions were submit- Tony and Cheryl Quigley, Clarence Roak ed Bylaw 1386-20.” ted during the public hearing, with nine sup- and Colin Glabus supported being able to have The amending LUB allowed for the county LAMONT DENTURE porting the campground changes and four shipping containers on lots in order to secure to consider these developments on a Discre- advocating allowing shipping containers for possessions from theft. tionary Use basis whereby the provisions con- CLINIC storage on residential lots. No one addressed Coun. Randy Orichowski said he sees the tained within the Bylaw can be applied to these Mel Lucyshyn Denturist tiny houses. There were no written or verbal rationale for asking for seacan storage, but developments to ensure that the sites are devel- submissions opposing the proposed LUB noted that while they are rodent proof, thieves oped with these concerns in mind. Why Pay More For Your Denture Needs? amendments. who want to break into them will do so. Ruegg said there is interest in developing Upper & Lower Dentures To Fit Generally, the submissions regarding camp- A development permit may be applied for to tiny homes within the county. Previously, the sites stated the changes will increase tourism place a shipping container for storage on a res- LUB did not allow for houses smaller than 600 Relines NEW and economic development and protect the idential parcel of land one acre or less in size. square feet in ground floor area. DENTURES environment. The Municipal Planning Commission will “Tiny homes are becoming increasingly Repairs Randy Ludwig and Corinne Friedrick sup- approve or refuse the application based on each popular,” he said. Same day Upper or Lower ported the changes to campground develop- specific site. Agricultural properties of two Service $ 00 ments. They propose building a 25 to 50 stall acres or more in size 1000 Victoria Trail Campground. may have up to two FRANCHUK, Eileen Paul Skarliki supported the LUB amend- shipping containers Social Assistance - No Charge For Appointments Call ments, saying they will increase tourism and without a develop- 780-984-1775 On January 19, 2021, Mrs. Eileen Dental Plans Accepted economic development while maintaining ment permit. Shipping Franchuk of Smoky Lake passed Seniors Who Qualify - No Charge environmental stewardship. containers can not be away at the age of 80 years. She Agnes Skarliki wrote, “I believe the amend- used as dwellings. is survived by 2 sons & 2 Some Conditions and Restrictions Apply - Call For Details. ments will allow the beauty of the (Bonnie Campgrounds are daughters, Harold (Cindy Lou) of Lake) lake to be shared while still protecting now divided into Andrew, Cynthia Dobush of minor, intermediate and major categories, Edmonton, Carol (Randy) Mykitiuk with specific develop- of Smoky Lake & Dave Franchuk ment criteria for each. of ; 6 grandchildren, Planning and Jessica (Ryan), Dale (Cassy), Greg, Hayley, Morgan & Development manager Colton; 3 great-grandchildren, Logan, Katelyn & Allison; 2 Jordan Ruegg sisters, Cassie Croutze of Edmonton & Betty (Frank) explained that over the Jacobs of the County of Lamont; numerous nieces & past several months nephews. Eileen was predeceased by her husband, the county received Ernest; son, Harvey; infant grandson, Harold Michael; several complaints parents, Harry & Katie Andruchow; & brother, Henry. regarding the unautho- Eileen’s family wishes to thank the Smoky Lake rized development of Healthcare Centre staff, with extra mention to Nurse campgrounds and Melissa & Dr. Hendrik Lourens. Cremation has taken campsites. County staff received com- place. If desired, donations may be made to Edmonton plaints regarding three Humane Society c/o 5626-51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1. separate sites, but To send condolences online, please visit there may be others www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com. they are not aware of at this time. GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, “Some of the main 5626-51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 concerns that are asso- 780-645-2677 ciated with these Page A6, THE REVIEW, Redwater, Alberta, 780-942-2023, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Foodbank clients increase early in 2020 but overall decrease for the year The Redwater Fellowship of Churches Food Bank saw its businesses and corporations,” said Brennen. “It has been won- nen. “Toilet paper became a hot commodity for us as well! Not number of clients spike at the beginning of 2020, but overall it derful to see all this support and thoughtfulness. It is thorough- wishing to ask our community for extra support, and to allow distributed fewer hampers last year than in 2019. ly humbling and heartwarming to all of us. Our clients are most our community members to firstly take care of themselves, we “As with all levels in our society, our food bank was also grateful to receive all this support as it has lightened their bur- had to reach out for support from stores in affected by the COVID-19 pandemic last year and continues to den of keeping a roof over their heads and food on the table.” and Meatpackers to meet the expected increase in be affected by it,” said chair Mechtild Brennen. “Through it all, Brennen explained that from March 16 on, food bank volun- clients. Even then, we were not able to receive the quantities we we remained open and served clients to the best of our ability teers re-organized to ensure the safety of all involved. Some of were looking for.” and as safely as possible.” its senior members withdrew their active support because of Disposable masks were purchased as well as re-usable masks, In March, when the economy was impacted by the COVOD- their own or family members’ health concerns. The volunteers spray bottles for disinfectant were ordered in July and just 19 lockdown, the need for hampers jumped. The food bank gave moved to a two-person shift, with one person answering the arrived nearly six months later. More hand sanitizer is being out 63 hampers in March 2020, up from 43 in March 2019. phones and doing the administrative work while the second per- ordered. “We served almost double the amount of clients compared to son put the hampers together for clients. Clients were no longer Brennen said many local and provincial corporations, busi- March in 2019,” Brennen said. “After finally being well stocked allowed to come up to the food bank location in Pembina Place. nesses and individuals came forward with financial support for by about the middle of April, we were ready for the increase in Instead, volunteers would take the hampers just outside the the food bank. As well, some grants became available through clients. Only, this did not happen. With federal government and building’s entry and pass them to the clients there. the Family and Community Support Services Association of provincial and local government support measures getting put “This worked very well, and we continue to do this,” said Alberta, the Alberta Government, Food Banks Canada and Agri- into place, and clients in general not being able to spend funds Brennen. culture Canada. because of the lock down, our client numbers decreased for the Last year food bank volunteers reviewed with their clients the Through these grants a refurbished freezer was purchased. It next several months, until the end of August. From that time list of items regularly put in hampers to cut down on items not will arrive in late January or early February 2021. onwards, we saw client numbers slowly increasing, to just needed or not liked by clients to save money while supporting “It will allow us to store more frozen goods as client numbers below pre-COVID numbers.” them. are still expected to increase,” said Brennen. “We will be mov- In total, the food bank distributed 462 hampers in 2020, down “Just like everybody else, we were also suffering from reli- ing towards electronic storing and filing of client information from 581 in 2019. The 2020 numbers included 67 hampers able food supply and toiletries sources, as local and surrounding over the next couple months, also to keep ahead of the increase going to individuals and families who were affected by COVID- stores had a difficult time keeping up with demand,” said Bren- in clients.” 19 through job loss, cut back hours, inability to find work or who had to stay home or take in grand chil- dren because of schools closing. This COVID statis- tic was only recorded in the first three months of 2020, after which no distinction was made among clients. A total of 1,706 clients were served: 918 adults and 788 children (including teens). Redwater had LAW OFFICE 1,042 individuals receiving food support, Thorhild DAVID W. HRYCUN Q.C. County 619 and Sturgeon County 44. Professional Corporation, Barrister & Solicitor All types, sizes and designs of The food bank provided 32 Christmas hampers to in association with Biamonte LLP, Redwater and area clients in 2020 (down from 42 in a 12 plus lawyer Edmonton law firm carrying on a general Granite and Cremation Monuments 2019). practice including: Thorhild County Family and Community Support • Personal Injury Services distributed 52 Christmas hampers within • Wills & Estates Phone: the county, impacting 150 residents. In 2019 • Real Estate Thorhild 780-398-3636 Now offering Cemetery lettering of Final Date $300 Thorhild County distributed 65 Christmas hampers. • Corporate Redwater 780-942-2880 “It has been a challenge, but we have done amaz- • Commercial Edmonton 780-425-5800 ingly well, thanks to our dedicated volunteers, our • Divorce Toll Free 1-888-425-2620 community, and the support of so many individuals, • Civil Litigation UKRAINIAN SPOKEN • Employment Law Serving Area Since 1977 780-913-1555 Resident unhappy HARRYNUCK & ASSOCIATES INC. with council’s failure Glenn van Dijken, MLA Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock to hold the line on CORPORATE FINANCIAL FILING, INCOME TAX PREPARATION, FARM TAX, AGRI STABILITY & GST REPORTING budget increase 5106 50 Street Barrhead, Alberta Letter to the editor, T7N 1A3 Tel: 780-942-2049 4918 - 49th Street 2021 Budget. I keep hearing on the news how the Fax: 780-942-2040 Box 709, Redwater, AB Mayor of Edmonton and their city councillors are 780-674-3225 trying to ease the tax burden on its taxpayers. But [email protected] Email: [email protected] T0A 2W0 not so for our Mayor Smith or our town councillors, who agreed upon a tax increase of 2.8%. And it does not seem that a zero tax increase has been con- sidered by this Mayor and Councillors will be forth coming; so I am glad that Mayor Smith is not seek- ing re-election and the councillor’s seats are also up for election. PH: 780-942-4914 Mayor Smith’s statement, “With zero increase last year we didn’t have a choice.” And his state- [email protected] ment, “if you look at it over two years, it is only www.millcreeksandgravel.com 1.4% increase per year”; both reflect an attitude that Box 10 Redwater AB T0A 2W0 does not bode well for the taxpayer. I think that a 0% tax increase was possible. It seems that this 2.8% increase amounts to • Crushed • Pitrun • Screened Sand • Washed Rock • Concrete $85,514.00 and for a zero tax increase, this money SAND & GRAVEL (1980) LTD. had to be either found or service /budget items be Office: 780-398-3568 PO Box 690 • Concrete Mix • Pit Run removed from the budget. Now for one taxpayer I Gravel: 780-307-4654 Thorhild, AB • Crushed Gravel • Play Sand would like to suggest that the following be initiated Concrete: 780-679-7722 T0A 3J0 • Fill Sand • Top Soil so that a zero tax increase can be achieved. • Garden Mix • Washed Screened Sand (i) Remove the Engineering assessment of the [email protected] • Golf Course Aggregates • Washed Rock Visit us at: ddcsandandgravel.ca Town Reservoir for at least one year from the 2021 — DELIVERIES BY TANDEM ONLY — Budget — savings of $35,000. (ii) Since the Town Mayor and Councillors have already approved the spending of $72,000 contract for derrick repairs, this amount now can’t be removed from the 2021 Budget spending. However progressive thinking on how to limit our tax increase would have been to delay these repairs for at least one year. Now if just the 2 items had been delayed /removed from the budget, would that have meant 0% tax increase? (iii) Delay planned reserve transfer of $35,000 for future replacement of fire pumper truck and rescue unit and utilize those funds during these difficult times. (iv) Delayed payment of $8,000.00 for future trail development. (v) Maintenance of streets in 2021 has been bud- geted at $436,500. Surely the Town could revisit this and find ways to save/trim money. Why hasn’t the Town implemented past maintenance practises which saw them blow out street cracks, apply tar and gravel grit? I have not seen this happen for some time now, what about the Town’s Strategic Plan, they are definitely not abiding to this! I am sure that there are plenty of taxpayers ques- tioning the cost and the wisdom of the special paint job on one of the Town’s vehicles. I think that it was achievable for the Town to implement a zero tax increase however Mayor Smith and your Council- lors did not and it is the taxpayer that has to pay. Once again I am glad that Mayor Smith is not seek- ing re-election. —Richard Jacob THE REVIEW, Redwater, Alberta, 780-942-2023, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Page A7 LAND FOR SALE Classified Word Ads require Payment with Order. DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA has for sale 4 project lands in Beaver County. Land locations are: SW27-50-16-W4, SE 18-49- CLASSIFIED ADS Up to 25 words: $15.00 per week, 14 W4M, S½ 3-46-11 W4M and NW 32-47-13 W4M. Call Brent GST included. 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