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Voters in Wainwright, surrounding communities and all across Battle River - Crowfoot headed to the polls on Monday, October 21, to elect Conservative Photo: Zak McLachlan Party of Canada candidate Damien Kurek as their new Member of Parliament. Kurek won the election in the Battle River - Crowfoot constituency with one of the largest margins of victory in the country at 85.5 per cent of the vote.
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Zak McLachlan Damien Kurek as the new Member of shared with his [email protected] Parliament for the constituency. constituents his ap- Kurek won the election with one preciation for their of the biggest margins of victory in support. anadians from coast to coast head- the country, collecting 52,497 votes “I look forward ed to their local polling stations on C which totalled 84.5 per cent of the to working hard for Monday, October 21, to cast their vote vote throughout the riding. Battle River - Crow- in the 2019 federal election. And in The four other candidates in Battle foot… So my first the Battle River - Crowfoot constitu- River - Crowfoot received a signifi- thank you is to the ency, voters made their voices hear cantly smaller number of votes. The people,” he said. loud and clear, as they elected Con- NDP’s Natasha Fryzuk received 3,098 All but one of the servative Party of Canada candidate votes, Dianna Clarke of the Liberal 34 constituencies Party of Canada received 2,485 votes, in Alberta elected a Green Party of Canada candidate Ge- Conservative Mem- ordie Nelson received 1,750 votes and ber of Parliament in David A. Michaud of the People’s Par- Monday’s election. Damien Kurek will be the new MP for Battle River Photos submitted ty of Canada earned 1,583 votes. Despite winning - Crowfoot after receiving nearly 85 per cent of the by Russell For Kurek, he will be the first new the popular vote votes in the constituency. Pictured above, Kurek and Saunders representative of Battle River - Crow- across the country, his wife Danielle celebrate his victory with outgoing MP Kevin Sorenson and his wife Darlene at the Conser- foot in 19 years. MP Kevin Sorenson the Conservative vative watch party in Camrose on election night. was first elected in 2000, and he has Party of Canada served the Battle River - Crowfoot will serve as the Of- constituency ever since. Sorenson ficial Opposition to announced in March of this year he a Liberal Party mi- would be not be seeking re-election nority government. in the constituency, leaving the door Prime Minister open for Kurek to seek nomination for Justin Trudeau has the party in his home constituency. announced the Kurek won the nomination election new cabinet will in Battle River - Crowfoot on July 17. be sworn in on Outgoing MP Sorenson and many Wednesday, No- Conservative supporters in the Battle vember 20. Voters in Wainwright and the sur- Photo: Zak River - Crowfoot constituency joined rounding area flocked to the polls McLachlan EDGE on Monday, electing Damien Kurek Kurek at a watch party in Camrose as the constituency’s new MP. during election night, where he
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List of Services: lighted the efforts of their dedi- Wainwright native • Manual Osteopathy • Women’s Health cated members in front of a sold “We have had incredible Ryan Lindsay, an up- • Massage Therapy • Energy Healing out crowd at the hall on Saturday support from the and-coming artist in the • Sports Therapy ͻŝŐĞƐƟǀĞ,ĞĂůƚŚ night, all while raising funds for a country music scene, major community project. community overall. So ͻƌĂŝŶ͕ ŵŽƟŽŶĂůΘ * One-hour massage performed for hours for Mental Health ŝŶƚƌŽĚƵĐƚŽƌLJŽīĞƌͲΨϱϬ͊ Members of Wainwright Fire & this was our opportunity the crowd, which Fire Rescue began the evening with a to reach out, raise some Chief Douglas said was Hours: Tues-Fri., 9am - 4pm, Mon, Sat & Evenings by appointment only. grand march, as they were piped a real hit. an EDGE 4-pack in to the ceremony by a bagpiper. money for the CT scanner “Ryan Lindsay was a The firefighters and community and give back ourselves..” big draw for us. He put members in attendance were - Fire Chief Steve Douglas on an absolutely amaz- then treated to a delicious dinner ing show. There’s no Keep the Cold supplied by Vera’s Catering before other way to describe getting into the program for the it. He did his CD release outside this evening. here in Wainwright, but he hasn’t been back to do Fire Chief Steve Douglas took time to introduce a show since. So it was great to have the home- each member of Wainwright Fire & Rescue, high- town boy give the local fire department and the winter. lighting their contributions to the department community a great show,” he said. and the community. Fire Chief Douglas said the most important part “Really our focus this year was how all the of the evening was highlighting the local fire- members in Wainwright Fire & Rescue live in fighters and all they do for the community. He Wainwright, their family is in Wainwright and said they didn’t want to toot their own horn, but they work in Wainwright. So we are part of the at the same time he believes it is important for the community as well, and these are the folks who community to know who their local firefighters give back to their community. These community are, where they come from and what they do for members are the ones responding when you call their community. FURNACESF INSTALLED 911,” Fire Chief Douglas said. “We weren’t trying to show off about it, but it’s “Another focus of course was the CT scanner something that everybody needs to know. When 1RSD\PHQWV1R,QWHUHVW1 project, which was driven by the incredible out- you see the bigger departments in the cities where *OAC pouring of support we received from local busi- IRUPRQWKV they are an entity of themselves. Those guys work Offer expires Dec. 31 nesses for auctions items to raise funds. All of the there as a firefighter, but they don’t live in the money from our auction went to the CT scanner.” community. 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Sharon Dallyn has been busy all year knitting over 100 dolls for the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for her church packing party at the Community of Christ-Ribstone and the Battle River Lodge packing party on November 5th at 2:30 p.m. If you would like to donate items for the shoeboxes for the Lodge or would like to contribute towards the $10.00 cost per box, please contact Laura Morin 780 842-7916. The cost Your greatest fears will be realized at the Wainwright Haunted House once this year. The ghost, ghouls Photos: Zak of the boxes not only covers the shipping but includes the cost for The and goblins have once again taken over the Wainwright Haunted House at 400 8th Street. The Haunted McLachlan Greatest Journey workbook which is a 12 week lesson where the child House will be open from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. from Sunday, October 27 through Halloween on Thursday, October has the option to learn about Jesus, and a Bible in their language when 31. The popular annual attraction continues to grow scarier and scarier each year, as Wainwright Haunted they graduate. All cheques are payable to Samaritan’s Purse and any House director Mike Comeau comes up with new fear-inducing themes and creepy characters, as the ones donations over $20.00 will receive an income tax receipt. Submitted photo pictured above from last fall, in the many rooms throughout the Haunted House each year. CHRISTMAS
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TOWN OF WAINWRIGHT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP) Family Recipes Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26, as amended, Sections 230, 606 and Served with l ve 692, the Council of the Town of Wainwright hereby gives notice of its intention to adopt: Bylaw No. 2019-07 Town of Wainwright and Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 Intermunicipal Development Plan By Phyllis Holmes The purpose of Bylaw 2019-07 is to repeal Bylaw 2015-03 and approve a new intermunicipal [email protected] Development Plan (IDP) for the Town of Wainwright and the Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61. The IDP is a high-level planning document that guides the long-term land use planning for the com- munity and will provide direction for other land management and development policies created for There are so many versions of borscht Sauté the onion, celery and garlic in the land adjacent to the Town boundary. that it seems almost anything goes. oil until soft, set aside. The IDP: Perhaps this makes it the perfect peasant In a large soup pot place carrots, beets, 1. includes information about the community history and current demographics; food where generations of people from and potatoes and add water. Cook until 2. includes updated mapping information to reflect the new Town boundary, and identify areas with Ukraine, Poland and Russia in particular slightly tender. Add cabbage and cook development constraints; put together ingredients that were avail- until it still has a little crunch. Add 3. identifies preferred future land use areas for residential, public, commercial and industrial land uses; able to them in this satisfying and nutri- beans, onion, tomato juice, salt and pep- 4. establishes high level land use and land management goals and objectives; tious meal. per to taste. Add vinegar and bring to a 5. establishes triggers for when the M.D. will require the preparation and approval of an Area With the fall harvest of root vegetables boil. Structure Plan or Outline Plan/Development Concept Plan; Serve with a dollop of sour cream. 6. establishes policies affecting: this soup makes use of produce available - Municipal Reserve allocation; now. With the many versions of the soup, - development in environmentally sensitive areas; there are options that include meat or no - development of infrastructure and transportation systems; meat. This recipe makes a big batch and 7. establishes a policy which will require developers to be responsible for infrastructure costs associ- ated with new development. will serve 10-12 people. THEREFORE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 606 and 692 of the Municipal Government Act BORSCHT a public hearing to consider the proposed Bylaw will be held: 1 large onion, diced Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 2 tablespoons canola oil Time: 7:00 pm Place: Council Chambers, Town of Wainwright Office; 3 cups grated beets 1018–2 Avenue Wainwright, AB T9W 1R1 3 grated carrots AND FURTHUR TAKE NOTICE THAT anyone wishing to make a verbal or written representation 1 grated potato may do so at the hearing, or by providing the representation to Scott Flett, Director of Planning 1 cup diced celery & Development, before 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019. FXSVêQHO\VOLFHGFDEEDJH It would be beneficial for individuals to provide advance notice to the Town of Wainwright at ½ cup tomato juice (780) 842-3381 of their intention to make a presentation at the hearing. 1 can of white kidney beans AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT a copy of the proposed Bylaw is posted at www.wainwright. 1 clove garlic, minced ca for review and may be inspected at the Town of Wainwright office during normal business 1 tablespoon of vinegar (or more to taste) hours. Salt and pepper to taste To obtain more information regarding the proposed changes, please contact: 10 cups of water Scott Flett Sour cream for garnish (optional) Director of Planning & Development Town of Wainwright Phone (780) 842-3381
What’s Happening is a community events calendar intended for Non-Profit Groups only. $40 plus GST To Put Your Event on the Calendar for a 6-week maximum run (40 word maximum) We do not accept Bridal Shower, Wedding, Birthday or Anniversary Announcements. WHAT'S HAPPENING? CALL 780-842-4465 FOR DETAILS 16 The Blessed Sacrament Ladies Annual Tea & Bake Sale, Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Blessed Sacra- OCTOBER ment Church Hall from 1:30-3:30pm. $4 admission (AD#56152) 25-26 GENTLY USED Book Sale Battle River Lodge 429 5th Ave Wainwright Friday, October 25th 1:00- 16 Wainwright Men’s Chorus invites you to their Fall Festival of Music, Saturday Nov. 16 at the 7:00pm Saturday, October 26th 9:00am-12:00pm Share the Joy of Reading and support the Battle River C-Plex Theatre at 7:30pm. Guest performances by River Hills Chorus. You are invited to offer a donation to Lodge If you have any books you would like to donate, drop them off before Monday, October 21st, 2019 the Wainwright and District Community Health Foundation for the CT Scanner Project or the Rainbow of .25¢ to $1.00 ea or $3.00 for a bag of pocketbooks!! (AD#56113) Hope for Children Society for the Rainbow CIS Scholarship Program in El Salvador. Donations of $20 and over are eleigible for income tax receipt. Door open at 7:00pm. (AD#56285) 26 The Rosedale Community Fall Supper will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 5:00-6:30pm at the Rosedale Hall. Cost is $15/person,age 6-12 is $10, 5 and under Free. If you are in the field bring your 17 Irma United Church Fall Supper Sunday, November 17, 4:30-7:00pm at the Irma United Church.. container and take your meal to go! (AD#56282) Adults $15, Children 6-12 $7, Under 6 yrs FREE, Family $40. Take Out orders - 780-842-8284. Fall Market Table (AD#56233)) 27 The Wainwright Elks Royal Purple Sunday Brunches will take place the last Sunday of the Month. Excellent variety for a wonderful Sunday morning out. 9:00am-1:00pm. Age 5-10 $6, 11 and up 18 Scott Woods Old Time Country Christmas November 18 at 7:00pm at Wainwright Communiplex $12.50 (Ad#56158) Theatre. Doors open at 6:00pm. Tickets available at Toys & Treasures 780-842-3903. Adults $30, Child $15, Under 6 Free. Cash Only. For more information - Louise Bergerud 780-755-2189. Proceeds support 27 Faith United Fall Supper & Silent Auction at Edgerton Ag Hall 5-6:30pm Doors open at 4:30pm for the Edgerton & District Historical Society. (AD#56232) coffee & auction viewing. Bids close at 6:00pm. Beef supper featuring Homemade pies for dessert. Cost - donation. (AD#56211) 22-23 Wainwright Snowball Craft & Tradeshow in Conjunction with Communities in Bloom. Wainwright Communiplex November 22 & 23, 2019. Friday 4-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm. Free admission. (AD#56275) NOVEMBER 27 Business Christmas Luncheon. Wednesday, November 27th 11:30am-1pm. Communiplex Hall. 1-2 Wainwright Encore presents their first show November 1 & 2, 6pm at the Wainwright Communiplex. Featuring Marty Park “7 Keys to Mastering People in Business”. $20/person. Christmas Themed Meal by Enjoy a delicious meal, spend an evening listening to “Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber” as interpreted by Vera’s Catering. Tickets available at Town Office. Contact 780.842.3381 or [email protected] to countertenor Terry Barber. Tickets available at Globe Footwear. (AD#56322) purchase. (AD#56238) 2 Catholic Social Services Annual Spaghetti Supper, Blessed Sacrament Church Hall 906-6th Ave – 29-30 Wainwright Encore presents “Across the Pond with Leisa Way on November 29 & 30, 7:30pm at the Doors open @5:30pm, Dinner at 6:00pm, Tickets sold at the door, $10.00 – Adults, $5.00 – Youth 6-17, Wainwright Communiplex. Come to enjoy 50 years of British pop and rock music; his of The Beatles, Elton *Kids 5 and younger eat FREE. (AD#55998) John, Adele and more! See Iris at Globe Footwear for tickets. (AD#56400) 2 Royal Canadian Legion Neil Diamond Tribute Artist, doors open @ 6:00pm, show at 7:00pm. Tickets $25 available at the Legion. (AD#56249) 3 Grace United Church Fall Fowl Feast is being held at the Legion Hall from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Adults - $18, Children (6-12) - $8, Children 5 and under - free. Meal delivery orders are $20 each, they need to ANNOUNCEMENTS be ordered and paid for by Friday, November 1st at noon, to the Church office. 842-3870 - 1038 - 4 Ave. Theatre 75 presents MAMMA MIA!! Music and Lyrics by Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus and some songs with (AD#56110) Stig Anderson. Book by Catherine Johnson. Tickets now on sale at Armstrong’s Clothing and Sports. “Pay What you can – Preview Show” is December 3, Shows December 5, 6, 7, 10, & 12. Lunch & Show December 8. Dinner, Show & 4 Santa Trail Workshops-Wainwright. For retailers, makers and crafters. South Africa House, 822-18 Dance December 13 & 14, 2019. For more information please call Shelley at 780-806-3422 or Bev at 780-806-1834. Street. November 4th,5-9pm “Sales tactics at Christmastime”(dinner provided). November 5th,8am-noon (AD#55842) “Storytelling with social media”(breakfast provided). $28. Register at https://bit.ly/2B3aUOl . Hosted by BRAED-Battle River Alliance for Economic Development. (AD#56314) The Wainwright Dementia Caregivers Support Group meets November 6, December 4 first Wednesdays in the 13 60 Plus Shopping Bus Trip to West Edmonton Mall or Kingsway Mall on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Wainwright Provincial Building. 7-8:30 pm. All welcome. Leaving from Co-op Grocery store parking lot at 8:00am; $45. For more information or to book call Royal Canadian Legion Events: Dart League - Tuesdays @ 7:00pm, Everyone Welcome. Coffee - Monday - Sharon at 780-842-4669. 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Moving forward Oh Canada Popular vote
ll the chatter around the country right now is he question now is what does it mean to have a lberta went almost 70% Conservative blue in the Afocused on the results of Monday’s election. Peo- Tminority government? Afederal election, and led the popular vote with ple from all walks of life have weighed in through The answer depends on your point of view. 34.4% across the country. social media or conversations with family, friends If you feel you are an Albertan first, you may now Of course leading the popular vote doesn’t mean and neighbours about their thoughts on Monday’s feel left out because the people you voted for will not winning the election. At about a third Conservative, proceedings, whether they are pleased or not about be in power. a third Liberal, and a third other, a minority govern- the results of Canadians’ votes. An Alberta first approach is short sighted at best. At ment is what you’d expect to lead such a divided People in this part of the country have strongly worst it gives rise to crazy talk about western sepa- country. expressed their displeasure with the outcome of ration. If you think hooking up with Saskatchewan If you wanted a system to actually represent the election. Conservative supporters truly believed and starting your own land locked country is the way the “will of the country” some sort of proportional their party would be able to topple the Liberal gov- to go your dream will turn into a nightmare. representation system combined with a ranked bal- ernment, and they are disappointed that it didn’t If you take the view that you are a Canadian first, lot would give us results aligned with our overall turn out that way. But it’s not all doom and gloom. you have no reason to feel left out of the country. numbers. Those who were hoping for a blue Prime Minister This is who we are. We are a family. We are different. If, like 96% of voters in Battle River–Crowfoot, are unhappy Justin Trudeau still holds the position, Some of our ancestors have lived here for thousands Trudeau wasn’t your first choice, you might be but they must see the silver lining of a minority gov- of years, most only hundreds and a large number pleased that the Liberals would lose 45 seats if we ernment. A minority government means the Liberal only for decades. Being a Canadian first means hav- aligned the seats in the House to match the popular party will not have free rein to do as they please, as ing respect for all the people who live here. A lot of vote. they have been able to do for the past four years. The them are different than you. That is not a bad thing, The Conservatives would have had the most seats Official Opposition may not have as many seats as just different. As a Canadian first we can learn from with 116. Conservatives expected, but surely they will be able those differences. Those of you who voted NDP or Green would feel to fight for more of a balance between social progres- Watching the CBC coverage of the election, it was like your views were being represented in the house siveness and fiscal conservatism. refreshing to see diverse Canadians giving their views as well as they would pick up seats to match the Also, what many people are failing to realize on what was unfolding. Listening to those voices votes they earned. in the wake of Monday’s election is that another was like listening to a wide range of family members This isn’t the 1800s. The systems exist to run elec- election will certainly be held sooner rather than around the supper table where everyone is welcome. tions like this. We don’t need to be able to ride a later. In an election where the Conservatives won This is our family. We need to listen to all the voices. horse through the riding to visit our personal repre- the popular vote and the Liberal Party lost seats in We live in a large land, most of it populated with sentative in the House of Commons quite so much Atlantic Canada after a stranglehold on the region few people. anymore. last election, change is happening even if it isn’t as Ninety per cent of Canadians live within 160 km of Last time around, Trudeau promised electoral quick as some would like to see. the US border. reform, and he didn’t deliver. It’s clearly easier to let But in the meantime, we Canadians must move We need to make our elections a better reflection our lousy system slide for another cycle. Our votes forward. The world will not come to an end because of the wishes of each of us. Election reform needs to count, they counted them, but for them to feel like of the results of this election. Bullying and harass- happen. We have the opportunity now to push for they matter, a change to the system is in order. ment of each other from one side of the political our voices to be heard in proportion. Our representation on the House of Commons spectrum to the next will never solve any of our As we muddle on with a minority government, it should approximately match the representation of problems. Neither will Conservatives threatening to feels so Canadian it aches. the popular vote among the parties. Our current separate from the rest of Canada or Liberals poking What we have wrought is who we are. Who we system demonstrated again this year how it fails fun at those who support other parties. Change starts can become remains to be seen. That depends on to live up to even that weak standard. If our vote is from the ground up. 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Sergeant Wes Bensmiller Constable Matthew Leblanc Corporal Norm Weber Constable Chris Bilodeau Corporal Kirk Smith Constable Greg Bamber Constable Ben Dixon Constable Charles Lambright Constable Michael Hamilton Constable Lisa Harrower Constable Karanvir Nanuan POLICEBEAT “The Police Beat” is a joint effort be- grocery store parking lot. No suspects parking lot in Wainwright, causing when shining a light on the vehicle, tween Star News and the Wainwright at this time. damage to the vehicle. No suspects at it fled the area. Members made pa- RCMP and is put together by a repre- this time. Collision report completed. trols, but could not locate the vehicle. sentative of both organizations. October 9 » 8:00 p.m. – Report of a single-vehi- No suspects. » 3:50 p.m. – Complaint of a theft of October 7 - 13 cle collision in Wainwright. Driver a truck from a business. No suspects. of a small vehicle appeared to lose October 13 Zak McLachlan with files from Vehicle added to police database as » 7:25 a.m. – Members responded to a Sgt. Wes Bensmiller control and drive up on a resident’s stolen. Vehicle was later recovered in lawn. Vehicle fled the scene. No sus- single-vehicle rollover south of Edg- Two Hills and returned to the regis- pects at this time. erton. The truck was located down There were 48 complaints/incidents, eight tered owner. an embankment. The lone male oc- deer-related incidents, eight ‘not a police » 9:10 p.m. – Members on routine pa- cupant was declared deceased at the matters’, one case of failure to appear and October 10 trol conducted a traffic stop on a sus- scene. Members believe the vehicle two false alarms were reported during the » 10:00 a.m. – Complaint of a cell picious vehicle. Mandatory alcohol went off road and then rolled. Inves- week. phone stolen from a dressing room screening was given to the driver. tigation still ongoing. Alcohol was detected in the GDL at the PMM. No suspects have been » 9:20 a.m. – Complaint of a stolen identified at this time. driver’s breath sample, resulting in a October 7 seven-day vehicle seizure and a 30- company truck from a residence in » 11:30 a.m. – Complaint of a theft » 11:30 a.m. – Complaint of cows on day license suspension. Wainwright. Vehicle was added to of items from complainant’s hotel the road east of Wainwright on High- police database as stolen. No suspects room. Members investigated the way 17. Members made patrols, but » 11:30 p.m. – Complaint of suspicious at this time. matter and identified a suspect. Mat- they could not locate the animals. activity in Edgerton. Members made patrols, but they could not locate any » 10:30 a.m. – Complaint of a fuel tank ter is still under investigation. Owner of the cattle were advised of stolen form a rural property near the complaint. suspicious individuals. » 11:45 a.m. – 911 hangup from a resi- Chauvin. Fuel tank was later located dence in Wainwright. Members de- October 12 and returned to the owner. No sus- termined there was no emergency. October 11 pects at this time. » 2:00 a.m. – Complaint of an alarm » 1:00 a.m. – Complaint of suspicious » 11:50 a.m. – Report of a male who from a car wash in Wainwright. individuals in Irma. Members made » 1:30 p.m. – Report of a number of was in breach of release conditions. Members determined a vehicle patrols and located the individuals, cabins broken into at Dillberry Lake. Members seeking warrant for male’s backed into a coin machine in an at- but noted nothing suspicious in na- No suspects at this time. arrest. Male’s whereabouts are cur- tempt to steal it. Suspects were scared ture. No further complaints. » 7:30 p.m. – Complaint of suspicious rently unknown. off when they were shocked by elec- » 1:30 a.m. – Complaint of a possible males walking around a number of trical wires when trying to remove suicidal female who had harmed commercial businesses in the indus- October 8 the machine. Suspects fled in a pick- herself. Members made patrols and trial area of Wainwright. Members » 11:40 a.m. – Complaint of a suspi- up truck. No suspects at this time. located the female, who was trans- made patrols, but the males had left cious vehicle on a rural property » 11:30 a.m. – Complaint of a theft ported to Wainwright Health Centre the area prior to police arrival. north of Chauvin. Members deter- by EMS for further assessment. mined the vehicle was stolen out of from a lease site near Chauvin. Sus- Camrose. No suspects at this time. pect stole copper wire from the site. » 11:30 a.m. – Complaint of an indi- Vehicle towed and returned to regis- No suspects at this time. vidual vandalizing election signs on tered owner. » 12:50 p.m. – Complaint of a suspi- the highway near Chauvin. Mem- WAINWRIGHT PHOTO cious vehicle east of Wainwright in bers made patrols, but could not lo- » 7:20 p.m. – Complaint of harassing cate any individuals. No suspects. TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT communications. Members deter- the Chauvin area. Members deter- mined the communications were mined the vehicle was stolen out of » 7:30 p.m. – Members on routine LOCATIONS FOR NEXT WEEK: the Kitscotty area. Vehicle was towed coming from a phone number spoof- patrol observed a vehicle operating OCTOBER ing app. No suspects at this time. and later returned to the registered without valid registration. 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Submitted article bat houses to inoculate our bats, but Among the findings: Lakeland College more rural participation in reporting DNA from collected guano and a bat roosts and installing and monitor- bat carcass indicate that the endan- ing bat houses is needed to help battle gered little brown myotis (Myotis t sounds like a creepy scary Hallow- WNS” said Shyry. lucifugus) is primarily occupying Ieen story: An introduced fungal dis- Lakeland College’s Environment the bat roosts; only one guano sam- ease spreading westward and wreaking Club has already started to help bats by ple from a bat house in 2016 con- havoc in its wake. building bat houses. The club built four tained DNA from a different bat, the But it’s a dreadfully true story. The nursery bat houses, then donated them big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus). disease is White-nose Syndrome to Alberta Parks in 2016. Bat pups have been observed in (Pseudogymnoascus destructans) and “The club’s goal was to provide safe all the nursery boxes since 2018. it’s already killed millions of bats in roosting habitat for bats and to help In 2019 all these nursery bat hous- eastern North. They’ve died during hi- monitor provincial populations and es are occupied by maternity colo- bernation. distributions,” says Robin Lagroix- nies of 37-89 little brown myotis in- Now White-nose syndrome (WNS) is Mclean, another Lakeland instructor cluding pups. spreading westward through Manitoba and faculty advisor for the club. All bats in Alberta are insecti- and will soon be killing Alberta bats. The bat houses were installed at Dill- vores and eat mosquitoes and crop Currently there isn’t a medicine or Lakeland College’s Environment Club Submitted bery Lake Provincial Park,85 km south pests, especially those with a moth- has built and installed numerous bat photo other treatment to treat WNS. A probi- of Lloydminster, in 2016. Since then the stage like bertha armyworm and otic treatment to help protect bats from houses at Dillberry Lake Provincial Park to Alberta Community Bat Program mon- diamondback moths. Installing help combat White-nose syndrome. WNS is being developed and tested by itored the house for bat occupancy and nursery bat houses in the proper Canada’s finest bat biologist, Dr. Cori abundance. location can help reduce pest abun- numbers down,” says Shyry. “Consider Lausen (a former teacher in Vermilion), “The deployment of these large nurs- dances. installing a nursery bat house in the says Darcey Shyry, a Lakeland Col- ery bat houses at DLPP has been very Increased monitoring of rural bat col- correct location and monitoring bats lege environmental science instructor. successful as all have been occupied by onies is needed. that occupy using counts and guano “It’s hoped that it could be applied at colonies of bats since 2017,” says Shyry. “If you’re a acreage owner or farmer, submissions.” Bat Week would Construction plans for nursery bat be a good time to houses, site considerations, monitoring show your grati- instructions and current information THANK YOU tude for these sky on our bats are on the Alberta Commu- puppies that help nity Bat Program website www.alber- BUS DRIVERS! keep pest insect tabats.ca. EDGE
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Rod Oracheski and there’s a parry system that Game Guru players will need to pay attention to if they want to dominate the game. ight’N Rage – available now on Nintendo Switch The special attack system F(version reviewed using code provided by the which, like other games, drains publisher), PC, and Xbox One – is what the develop- your special meter until it’s empty ment team call ‘brand new old-school’ – a description and then costs you hitpoints to that seems odd but is entirely accurate. use is tweaked a bit here. Special The side-scrolling beat-em-up brings in influences attacks not only do room-clearing from classics from the early- to-mid 90’s, everything damage sweeps, they also allow from Streets of Rage and Final Fight to Double Drag- you to interrupt enemy combos on and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and is just a or extend your own. So while ton of fun to play in same-screen co-op. low-skill players can button mash The story is a pretty simple one that seems like it their way through Fight’N Rage, was made with a random cliché generator: post-apoc- advanced players are going to alyptic world plus mutants plus survivors fighting have an entirely different experi- back plus big boss fights. Done. Even the characters ence that’s a lot more heavy on Gamers can choose one of three characters to battle the mutant Nintendo Switch are basically riffs off heroes from older games, with combos and enemy attack denial. menace, including the hulking man-bull form of Ricardo, a mutant screenshot a quick-hitting but silent ninja, a martial arts master Playing on the Switch with my who switched sides. female character named Gal, and the strong but slow kids was a blast. In a great move for wrestler who also happens to be a mutant bull that’s gamers who play on the road, you to jump back in if you’re defeated so we were able to switched sides. can each take a joycon controller and, holding it side- take down the whole game in co-op. Branching storyline points do help with the replay ways, play while in portable mode without needing 4/5 – Fight’N Rage shows there’s still life in those value, but honestly if you come into a game like a separate controller. My 7 year old was able to hold side-scrolling beat-em-ups, but you’re going to want this for the story, you’re probably doing something her own for the most part, and the game allows you to have someone to play with to get the most out of wrong with your life. This is all about this one. the gameplay, and that’s where Fight’N Rage delivers. Each character has a great selection of moves and special moves, plus you can pick up and use weapons, Come
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Pictured above are five of the six Irma photo Mike Soucy, Lennie Mark, Gordie “In the six-year period that group of members of the squad, from left, Lennie Mark, Howie Jackson, Mike Soucy, Charlie Mark, Howie Jackson, Dean Jones and guys were together, we won a lot of Soucy and Gordie Mark. The other Irma player missing from the photo is Dean Jones. Charlie Soucy were inducted to the tournaments. We used to travel a lot, Hall of Fame as part of the 1997 fast- and we did 10-12 tournaments that other since the team ceased operations organizing and things like that. So it pitch team which dominated fast pitch summer. We travelled a lot, and we in 2001. He added that the feeling of be- means a lot. All of us were the same in Western Canada that season. were a real close-knit group of guys. ing inducted into the Softball Alberta way where it was great to get together Throughout that summer, the team That’s what I remember the most,” Hall of Fame alongside many other and see each other again, but it was re- found incredible success on the backs Soucy said. long-time contributors to the game is a ally an honour to be inducted into the of their elite pitching rotation of Gord “Our families all travelled together special feeling. Hall of Fame that night.” Ratzlaff, Jason Jenner and Troy Loren- with lots of us having young kids. We “It’s a really cool feeling. I know the Some members of the 1997 Vector Oil son coupled with a consistent lineup of were a very close-knit team, and that’s player and builder who were also in- Tool team are still involved in softball batters. The team competed in and won why we had so much success on the ducted to the Hall of Fame at that cer- in some capacity, with a few still play- almost all of their nearly one dozen field. And of course with our pitching emony, and they’re both great guys. ing and others coaching. But Soucy said tournaments throughout the summer staff at the time, we had three or four of And I know some of the guys who the team has talked about getting ev- leading up to their 1997 Intermediate the best pitchers in Western Canada at have been inducted before, and it’s an erybody back on the field to take part in ‘A’ Men’s Provincial Championship in the time, and they were just dominant.” honour to be inducted alongside those the 2021 World Masters Games in Kan- Irma. Soucy said it was special for he and guys,” he said. sai, Japan, which would certainly be an The Provincial title earned them a his former teammates to get together, “Those guys have done so much for exciting reunion for the Hall of Fame spot in the Western Canadian Cham- as many of them had not seen each the game, not just on the field, but also squad. EDGE pionships in Calgary, where the Vector Bisons fall to Ice in shootout for first loss Zak McLachlan tied 1-1 through two periods, but John- who stood tall all night long. [email protected] son found the back of the net once again Eventually the shootout remained just 14 seconds before the end of the sec- tied after five shooters, and the two teams ond period. The last-second goal gave moved on to a sudden-death format. A he Wainwright Jr. ‘B’ the Bisons the advantage heading into couple shooters later, Bisons goaltender TBisons saw their unde- the final 20 minutes of regulation, but Austin Prior allowed a goal to give Cold feated streak come to an end an early equalizer from Cold Lake put Lake the advantage. The Bisons couldn’t on Saturday evening when the pressure on in the third period. follow that up with a goal of their own, the Cold Lake Ice bested the The Ice would score once again with and the Cold Lake benched spilled onto league’s top dogs in a shoot- just over six minutes remaining in the the ice in celebration after knocking off out victory at Encompass game, leaving the Bisons trailing in the the league’s top team. Credit Union Arena. final minutes of regulation. But Becher After the shootout loss, the Bisons The Bisons started off the Kobe Scott scores on his attempt during the Photo: Zak shootout against Cold Lake on Saturday night. McLachlan was able to strike on the powerplay with still hold a five-point lead over the next weekend hot with a 9-5 vic- two minutes left in the game to tie the closes opponent in the league standings. tory on the road over the game at 3-3. Cole Johnson’s two-goal night against Killam Wheat Kings. Tre Doyon led the month of the season. The overtime period provided plenty Cole Lake pushed him to the top of the way for the Bisons in Killam, picking up But the perfect record came to an end of scoring opportunities for both squads, league’s goal scorers list with 12 already a goal and four assists on the night. Cole on Saturday. but neither side could bury the game on the year. Johnson came away with a hat trick in The Bisons and Ice battled back and winner in the five-minute frame and the The Bisons will take on the Ice once the 9-5 win, Kobe Scott netted a pair of forth all night in a hard-fought game on Bisons went to the shootout for the first again when they kick off a pair of games goals while adding an assist, and Quinn both sides. Cold Lake opened the scoring time in the young 2019-20 season. this weekend. The Bisons and Ice will Johnson and and Kailin Becher both had at the 7:24 mark of the first period, but Cold Lake had an early advantage in face off at 7:30 p.m. in Cold Lake on Satur- three-assist nights. the Bisons answered quickly with Cole the shootout, scoring on the first shot of day evening. Wainwright will then play The win helped continue to separate Johnson’s first goal of the night just 23 the contest. It would take the Bisons a host to the Vermilion Tigers on Sunday the Bisons from the rest of the pack, seconds later. few attempts before sneaking one past afternoon, with puck drop at 5:30 p.m. at carrying a 6-0 record through the first It looked as if the score would remain Cold Lake goaltender Matt Henwood, Encompass Credit Union Arena. EDGE ATHLETE of the week Proudly Sponsored by 1997 Vector Oil Tool fastpitch team The Wainwright EDGE is pleased to announce the 1997 Vector Oil Tool fastpitch team as this week’s Athletes of the Week. MOTORS 2110 - 15 Ave. Wainwright, AB T9W 1L2 The team, which featured five players and one coach from Irma, was inducted into the Softball Alberta Hall 780-842-4471 of Fame this past Saturday in Camrose. 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Irma Co-op sponsors $100 to the students Dalee Fenton was the recipient of the Alex Wayne Neumiller presents a cheque for $500 in Grade 7, 8 and 9 Heimdal Kind Heart Award. It is an award in to Zane Clemmer in recognition for being a who are the rising memory of Alex and is given to a grade 5 stu- great citizen in our community. Zane was also stars in their class. dent who is always a great friend. the recipient of the Kinsella Ag Society Award. This is voted on by the teachers of these grades. Accepting the awards are, from left, Sinead Ford, Dierk Fuder and Kinsley Gwinn. Gratton Coulee sponsors $50 to students achieving 80% or higher on any Diploma or Provincial Achievement Exam. Aubrey Glover, front left, presented the awards to the 30 level award winners, from left, Kane Hollar, Steven King, Wyatt Copeland (award accepted by Emily Larson), Zach Pauls, Kirti Bagga and Hannah Ratzlaff. 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The best candidate for our organiza- 2010 132,129 km The Municipal District of Wainwright is requesting quotes for catering the tion must enjoy interaction with seniors, be a self starter and able to work #103 Dodge Grand Caravan 2020 Rural Routes Supper. independently, pay attention to details, participate in safe work practices. 2010 122,123 km Primary Responsibilities Would Include #104 Chevrolet 4 door Impala - Car Event: 2020 Rural Routes Supper <!),9$54)%34/-!).4!)./52"5),$).'3(%!4).'3934%-342!).).'#!."% Date: Friday, August 7th, 2020 provided) 2010 170,438 km Location: Wainwright Elks Hall 1401 1st Avenue <80%2)%.#%).'%.%2!,-!).4%.!.#%4/).#,5$%"!3)#0,5-").'%,%#42)#!, #105 Chevrolet 4 door Impala - Car Estimated up to 400 people (including children) as well as, drywall, painting & carpentry) 2010 136,584 km <%%0!##52!4%).6%.4/29,/'"//+3 Please submit your quote as per the catering specifications provided in a price </-0,%4%9!2$7/2+,!7.-/7).'3./72%-/6!,3/-%'!2$%.).' #0813 Dodge Grand Caravan per person format. 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Call Jim King at The deadline for quote submissions is November 8th, 2019 at noon. <2%!4)6%4().+).'!.$02/",%-3/,6).'3+),,3 < /33%33%8#%,,%.4#/--5.)#!4)/.3+),,3 780.853.7040 to arrange a viewing. 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