email: Christmas [email protected] North Corridor Co-op Greeting PH: 780-942-2023 THORHILD BRANCH DEADLINE NOW Great Grocery Deals email today if you Fax: 780-942-2515 haven’t already booked View online: Sale starts your Christmas cowleynewspapers.com this THURSDAY! Greeting ad [email protected] Vol. 30 No. 06 Redwater, December 16, 2020 See Back Page for Thorhild Store Features First COVID-19 death in recorded as infections rise sharply in local areas Smoky Lake County reported Sturgeon County had a total of its first COVID-19 death last 390 cases. Of the 119 active cases, week. The numbers of COVID-19 72 of them were new. There were infections continues to increase 270 recovered cases and one sharply in local counties. death. According to the Government Sturgeon County is divided into of Alberta website, as of Dec. 11 two sections for the data. Sturgeon Smoky Lake County had 338 County east had a total of 76 reported cases of COVID-19, one reported cases. There were 41 of which resulted in death. Of the active cases, of which 28 were 83 active cases, 68 were new. new. There were 35 cases reported There were 254 reported as recov- recovered. ered. For reporting purposes, Sturgeon County west and the Smoky Lake County includes the smaller urban centers within it had urban municipalities within it and a total of 314 reported cases. Of the and Metis settle- the 78 active cases, 44 were new. ments adjacent to it. There were 235 recovered cases Kayla Siebold of Sizzlin Stitches in Thorhild and Daniel Verville from North Thorhild County reported 11 and one death. Parkland Power unload one of the new signs put on the Thorhild business new cases. It had a total of 25 Sturgeon east includes Gibbons sign at the Hwy 18 and Hwy 827 entrance to Thorhild Dec. 11. Story page A6. reported cases with 16 active and and Redwater. Sturgeon west nine recovered. includes Legal and Bon Accord. Redwater budget includes 2.8% more in taxes Town of Redwater council set its 2021 inter- asbestos assessment of town buildings, im operating budget lower than the 2020 oper- $35,000 for an engineering assessment of the ating budget was set last year, but higher than town reservoir, $66,000 (up $22,000 from the 2020 amended budget that was approved 2020) for provincial policing and $72,000 for after impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic derrick repairs. Planned reserve transfers were felt. include $35,500 for future replacement of the “It’s presented as an interim budget because fire pumper truck and rescue unit, $99,700 for economics are changing rapidly and it may utility capital investment and $8,000 for future need to be amended in the spring,” said Corpo- walking trail development. rate Services manager Diane Pysmeny. Considered for the 2021 budget but not The 2021 budget of $8 million includes included in it were an Economic Development $3.13 in municipal taxes (up 2.8 percent from gap analysis ($25,000) and the annual Mayor’s the 2020 taxes levied). The 2020 budget of Breakfast and trade shows ($6,780). Council $7.71 million that was originally passed conferences were restricted to the Alberta included $3.18 million in municipal taxes. Urban Municipalities Association and post After the COVID-19 pandemic impacts, the election training (reduced budget by $20,330). 2020 budget was reduced and amended so that About $2.6 million of the budget is desig- $3.04 million in taxes were levied. nated for wages and contributions. Municipal “We had three meetings on the budget, and power use is budgeted at $343,600 (41 percent we got to where we could live with it,” said of that goes to street lights). Other utilities, gas, mayor Mel Smith. “With a zero increase last water and sewer, are projected to cost $78,800. year we didn’t really have a choice. If you look Council payroll and expenses (including at it over two years, it is a 1.4 percent increase $18,700 for conferences) are budgeted at per year. It’s the upsetting result of years of $262,800. Sturgeon County not paying their fair share.” The town gas system is anticipated to gener- He added that council may need to make ate net revenue of $231,600. Water service to some changes to the budget in the spring residents is budgeted at a net $28,500 deficit before the budget gets final approval because and sewer at a net $27,000 in revenue. No at this time what the town may receive in changes were made to the variable rates and provincial and federal grants is not known. monthly service charges. Included in the 2021 budget are $40,000 for Operation of Pembina Place is budgeted at a net expense of $638,500 (includes debenture Ph: 780-942-2023 payment of $397,400). The swimming pool is expected to have net expenses of $159,100. Fax: 780-942-2515 Lindsay Sauchuk a Kindergarten student at Holy Family Catholic School in Box 850, 4720 - 50 Ave., Maintenance of streets is budgeted at Waskatenau hangs her ornament on the Jesse Tree. Each morning the students email: [email protected] $436,500. Redwater, AB T0A 2W0 had their morning Advent prayer and then coloured an ornament for the tree Pysmeny advised that the budget includes during the first week of Advent. • Canada Post Agreement No. 40051458 an anticipated recreation grant of $133,428 Copyright: No material - news, graphics or advertising from Sturgeon County, which is on par with may be reproduced without the written permission of the the 2020 grant the town received. Recreation publisher. Failure to obtain consent may result in legal grant funding from Sturgeon County to the action. town has been contentious for a number of years. It is presently included in the ongoing Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event intermunicipal collaboration framework (ICF) of a typographical error, that portion of the advertisement discussions. occupied by the erroneous item will not be charged for, Sturgeon County mayor Alanna Hnatiw did but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the not respond to a request for comment on recre- applicable rate. ation funding for towns before press time. 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2020 COMMUNITY YOUTH GROUP RECOGNITION THORHILD COUNTY FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC Closed December 22, 24, 25, 28, 29, 2020 At the December 8 meeting Council recognized 13 and January 1, 2021 community groups in Thorhild County for the youth Regular Hours resume January 4 programming they offer.

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LONG LAKE TRANSFER STATION CLOSED THURSDAY DECEMBER 24, 2020 THORHILD TRANSFER STATION CLOSED SATURDAY DECEMBER 26, 2020 HALFMOON LAKE CAMPGROUND There will be no public access through the Campground to the lake for ice fishing. As recommended by our insurance provider the gates will remain closed for the season.

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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, December 16, 2020, Page A3 Travelling Toolbox stays busy during pandemic Gary and Janet Reschke of Redwater had small jobs service. Janet has Paw Perspectives “Availability is better their small businesses oppositely impacted by Pet and House Sitting. now, but the cost of lumber the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was cancelled for this year; no one was has doubled,” he said. Gary operates Your Travelling Toolbox travelling,” Janet said. “I’m booked solid for “There’s still things you the next two years—if shouldn’t have to wait for things open up.” that take six to eight weeks Gary, on the other to get, but that’s just the hand, has continued to way it is right now.” work. This time of year his “I’m in a little business slows down, and niche,” he said. “I he tackles his own to-do thought it would be list. slow this spring, but it “It takes me a month or didn’t really miss a two just to catch up on my beat too much.” He list of things to do at home,” travels with his tool- he said. box to do home main- As a child, Gary liked to tenance and small con- hammer things together. He struction jobs for built his first house at 19 clients: replace doors, and worked for 45 years as install fans, change an electrician. light fixtures, build Reschkes ran a Bed and gazebos and fences, Breakfast by Opal for many wash windows, pres- years. After closing it, they sure wash the outside moved to Vancouver Island of houses and land- for seven years then to scape. Many of his Nova Scotia for a couple of clients are older peo- years. They came home to ple who want to stay in Redwater in 2015. their homes and need Gary’s toolbox went with help maintaining them, and continued to trav- them. el when they went on holi- With about 80 per- days. Sometimes he ended cent of Gary’s work up fixing things at Bed & outside and pretty well Breakfasts they stayed at. all of it one-man jobs, “I like to be doing some- his adjustments to fol- thing,” he said. low COVID safety protocols were fairly Gary Reschke puts a simple. He sanitizes, shining star above colored lights wears masks, and FOR LEASE • REDWATER ALBERTA reschedules when strung to form the shape of a tree in clients ask him to. his Redwater yard Dec. 1. He and 4907 - 48 STREET “The biggest thing his wife, Janet, got the star in 1996 VACANT OFFICE / was materials,” Gary and had it at their Bed and COMMERCIAL BUILDING said. “Stuff that I nor- Breakfast by Opal, took it to mally could pick off 6905 sq. ft. Concrete Block & Brick Vancouver Island when they lived the shelf just wasn’t Central Air Conditioning there.” He had two there for seven years, moved it to Loading Dock with Power Ramp, fences to build this Nova Scotia for a couple of years Lots of Power, Lease Space can be Gary and Janet Reschke enjoy time with Bran and beside a summer and couldn’t and then brought it to Redwater in divided. crackling fire in their Redwater yard Dec. 1. Bran met many get wood for them, so 2015. “We came back home,” said Tenant Improvement Allowance Available local children when he accompanied former Redwater bylaw he had lumber brought Janet. “We didn’t want to be absent GARRY SHANTZ REAL ESTATE INC. officer Karen Pasay to local schools when she taught in from British grandparents.” Ph: 780-743-5522 Fax: 780-743-5523 students how to be safe around strange dogs. Columbia.

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A little paint & refinishing of the hardwood will quartz countertops, built in appliances & plenty of cabinets & acs is bordered on north side by make this a great home. Full unfinished basement offers lots counterspace. Massive MB with gorgeous ensuite with lake & on south side by crown of storage space. There is storage shed which could be a land. Property is mostly treed with lots of cleared trails clawfoot tub, m/f laundry & den complete this level. Walkout throughout. 1422 sq ft home was built in 2009 & could be used small detached garage & lots of room for a garden, park an basement has 3 more bdrms, FR & plenty of storage. RV or build a new garage. Good location in the Hamlet of as weekend getaway or year round home. There is one bdrm 80'x100' indoor riding arena with att'd 3 stall barn, 8 corrals, & on main floor & second bdrm on upper floor. There is a full Thorhild, close to shopping, for this very affordable home. land that could be pasture or hay. 42'x27' triple att’d garage unfinished bsmt that could easily be developed if more space Only $65,900. Call Heather to view. with in floor heating plus a 56'x30' shop complete this is needed. There is an insulated 50'x30' shop & 200'x80' indoor property. $1,785,000. Call Glenn to view. riding arena with 40'x20' attached barn & 60'x20' covered lean GORGEOUS UPGRADED MOVE IN READY IN THORHILD to. Property is all set up on solar with a back up generator. HOME IN REDWATER This is a really well maintained & $1,290,000. Call Heather for more info. Beautiful 3+1 bdrm air substantially updated 2+1 bdrm, 2 NEW 5 ACRES WITH POWER, conditioned home with heated bath home with 27'x24' heated GAS AND HOLIDAY double attached garage in great detached garage on two lots for a TRAILER area of Redwater. Upgrades total of 100'x130' lot in the Hamlet of Get away from the city over the past years include Thorhild. Main floor features large kitchen & LR (with wood and out to your own gorgeous maple kitchen stove), two bdrms, walk in pantry (could be small bdrm) & 3 private campground or with quartz countertops, pce bath with lovely deep tub. Bsmt is finished with old wood future home site. ceramic tile & hardwood accents & has a huge f/r with area for future bar, large bdrm, Gorgeous 4.99 acres flooring, paint, shingles, 3 pce bath, laundry & den/storage area that could be another with lots of large, mature central air, furnace, HWT, small bdrm. Upgrades since 2011 include windows, HWT trees for privacy & lovely gas fireplace & both upper furnace, air conditioning, flooring throughout, both baths, windbreak. Property floor baths. Features kitchen cabinets, bsmt development, doors, baseboards & recently had power include 3 pce ensuite with trim so the home looks like new. Gorgeous landscaping with hooked up & run large walk in shower, sliding firepit area, raised flower & garden underground to chicken barn door, built in vacuum, garden doors to screened in back beds, storage shed with greenhouse coops & holiday trailer. porch (great for entertaining & also makes a good patio), door attached. Fenced backyard play area There is also natural gas from the lower level FR leads up a few stairs to the back yard. for kids and fenced front yard run for the already on the property Lower level also has a fourth bdrn & a 2 piece bath/laundry dog. Extra parking for extra vehicle or that just needs to be trailer. $210,000. Call Heather to view. hooked up to your new house. The acreage is completely fenced room. Bsmt has a good sized utility room, storage/den area & & cross fenced with new page wire fencing, has an outhouse a games room. Fully fenced yard with storage shed. Great with holding tank, several chicken coops, 18' above ground location in Redwater backing onto greenspace. Close to WONDERFUL INVESTMENT swimming pool & comes complete with a 2009 29' holiday trailer schools, playground, hospital & shopping. Beautiful home that OPPORTUNITY that sleeps 9 & has a covered front deck. Located less than a must be seen to be appreciated. $345,000. Call Heather to Here with all the maintenance half mile off pavement, just 6 miles north of Thorhild, less than view. already done & fully rented with an hour to NE Edmonton. Hamlet of Thorhild has everything you long term tenants in place. really need. A dentist, grocery store, medical office, gas stations, NEEDED LISTINGS NEEDED! SOLD library, & even an outdoor swimming pool. All set up for $230,000 plus gst Call immediate use. Great for year round outdoor entertainment or We still have buyers looking and during Heather for details. your future home! $79,900. Call Heather to view. winter there's not much competition. Give us a call and we would IRP Approved Agent be happy to come see you to discuss listing your property! LAND OF ALL SIZES • 135’x42’ serviced mobile home lot in Thorhild - $13,900 • 10,000 sq ft commercial lot in Legal - $49,900 • 160 acres of grainland SW of Morinville - $800,000 Call Heather or Glenn for more info on any of these Page A4, THE REVIEW, Redwater, Alberta, 780-942-2023, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Municipal leaders believe more rules not needed if residents follow provincial COVID-19 regulations Local municipal leaders feel area residents need to close- spreading the virus. Then there are others, here, across ly follow provincial COVID-19 regulations to help prevent North America and around the world, that value their per- the spread of infections, but don’t believe further municipal sonal rights and freedoms above the well-being of the soci- regulations are needed. ety and the community they live in.” With the numbers of COVID-19 infections reported in Hnatiw added that, because the province has taken extra this area continually increasing, on Dec. 8 area political measures, she does not see a need for the county to do so. leaders were asked if they felt residents were complying with local and provincial regula- tions and guidelines on protocols for helping to CLYDE AUCTIONEERING prevent the spread of COVID-19 and whether COLLECTIBLE COIN & CURRENCY AUCTION municipalities should take actions to help curb TH the spread of the virus. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 (BOXING DAY) Redwater mayor Mel Smith replied that day, AT 9:00 A.M. before the provincial announcement of addi- This auction will include the remainder of the Estate tional restrictions that will last until Jan. 12. items as well as a few other Consignors. “I personally think we can all do more to try We will also be offering Online Bidding for this auction and stop or at least slow the spread of COVID- through either iCollector.com or LiveAuctionWorld.com 19,” said Smith. “I truly believe the provincial A Listing and Photos will be available very soon on both government should impose mandatory mask the Online websites and our Website. wearing province wide.” He noted that the majority of people in hospitals because of ANTIQUES & VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES AUCTION - COVID-19 are over 60 years old and more at TH risk of dying. SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 , 2021 AT 9:00 A.M. Thorhild County reeve Kevin Grumetza This auction will primarily be a consignment received “When it comes to what took place, I commend from a Long-time Collector (a few other consignors will the residents of Thorhild county for realizing be included as well). this is something serious. The residents took This auction will offer Online Bidding through either this seriously, the county took this seriously, the iCollector.com or LiveAuctionWorld.com lodge took this seriously and all followed A Listing and Photos will be available later in December. instructions as best they could. I commend and thank them for keeping numbers as low as they Online Bidding through iCollector.com (or) did.” LiveAuctionWorld.com He said the county is not contemplating tak- www.clydeauctioneering.com ing any additional actions regarding the pan- • 780-348-5414 (or) 780-206-0193 demic. “All we can do is recommend everybody fol- low the advice, the recommendations, of the professionals,” Grumetza said. “It’s being done for the best interests of everybody. I wish everyone be safe, be well and wish them a safe and happy Christmas.” Smoky Lake County reeve Craig Lukinuk said that his observations are that provincial Regulations and Alberta Health Services (AHS) recommendations are being followed. “Personally, I am impressed and I am proud of most of the people in our community who have taken their own initiative and have been wearing masks in public areas for quite some time now,” said Lukinuk. “Our businesses, as well as the county, have been doing their part by providing hand sanitizer stations upon entry and often offering masks to people that don’t have one readily on hand.” Lukinuk explained that within county build- ings employees follow COVID protocols and members of the public are to plan their visit by appointment to reduce the flow of people in the building. The county offices are closed to the public every Tuesday and Thursday and during all lunch hours because many employees are once again rotating between working from home and working from the office. He expects additional changes within the organization to comply with any new rules. “We all need to do our part and take COVID- 19 very seriously for the sake of our friends, family and neighbors who are most vulnera- ble,” said Lukinuk. “As a call out to everyone reading this, please do your part to help lower the curve to get our lives back to a better nor- mal.” Sturgeon County mayor Alanna Hnatiw said, “There has been a broad spectrum of responses to the AHS recommendations across Alberta and Sturgeon County is no exception. I believe our rural situation, slightly removed from more densely populated cities, had people believing there was a distance buffer or lower risk in rural communities compared to the transmission rates in the Edmonton area and beyond. Many of our residents move throughout the greater Edmonton region, often out of necessity for work or school, so there are increased exposure levels that not all residents may have consid- ered. That, coupled with the wide range of severity of symptoms experienced by people, resulted in some people moving about their community completely unaware that they were LAMONT DENTURE CLINIC Mel Lucyshyn Denturist Why Pay More For Your Denture Needs? Upper & Lower Dentures To Fit Relines NEW Repairs DENTURES Same day Upper or Lower Service $100000 Social Assistance - No Charge For Appointments Call Dental Plans Accepted 780-984-1775 Seniors Who Qualify - No Charge Some Conditions and Restrictions Apply - Call For Details. THE REVIEW, Redwater, Alberta, 780-942-2023, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Page A5 Page A6, THE REVIEW, Redwater, Alberta, 780-942-2023, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Thorhild Chamber business sign refurbished The business sign in Thorhild was refur- “We got Kayla Siebold of Sizzlin Stitches, bished Dec. 11. Located at the Hwy 18 and one of our newer businesses in town, to make Hwy 827 entrance to Thorhild, it is seen by and add new signs,” said Rettman. “Kayla has traffic on both highways. done a wonderful job making these new signs.” “I’ve been wanting to do this sign for “Kayla’s amazing,” Rusinko said. “She years,” said Joanna Rusinko, owner of Ten cares. She’s gone beyond expectations.” Times Two Body Care. “It’s going to be such Rettman did not know when the original an improvement for the town.” frame for the sign was erected, but recalled it Working on the sign project were acting was refurbished 20 years ago, in 2000. Funds treasurer of the now-inactive Thorhild and Dis- for the business sign project were provided by trict Chamber of Commerce Irene Rettman and the now-inactive Thorhild Chamber. local business owners Rusinko, Kayla Siebold Businesses that already had panels on the (Sizzlin Stitches & Custom Advertising) and Lori Lahti (ATB agent). sign had paid yearly rent for several years, so “We are all just concerned and want our those signs were replaced at no cost to them. community to be sustainable and thrive,” The new businesses on the sign had to pay for Rettman said. “We thought refurbishing that their individual signage. sign would make it look like we are proud of “We are no longer collecting any rent on any our small community and our local business- signs now, so any future repairs will have to be es.” done by the individual businesses,” said North Parkland Power donated bucket Rettman. trucks and manpower to remove the faded and This refurbishing project cost the Chamber a broken panels and install the new signs. The little over $4,825. It has about $4,500 left that Acting treasurer of the now-inactive Thorhild and District Chamber of Commerce existing business signs were replaced. Six might be used to put a rock or flower bed Irene Rettman (L-R), Kayla Siebold of Sizzlin Stitches & Custom Advertising and additional businesses purchased panels that around the sign or for solar lighting to spotlight Joanna Rusinko of Ten Times Two Body Care unveil the new Thorhild business were added to the sign. the sign in the dark. sign at the Hwy 18 and Hwy 827 entrance to Thorhild Dec. 11.

North Parkland Power staff Daniel Verville, Bill Jamieson and Tristan Verville removed and replaced panels on the Thorhild business sign at the Hwy 18 and Hwy 827 entrance to Thorhild Dec. 11. Koda (L-R), Nevaeh and Bella Oliver enjoy the snow in their Redwater yard Dec. 1. Sturgeon councillor believes residents deserve to drive home on good roads and expect their properties not to be flooded As anticipated Sturgeon County and Capital Budget represented by a that their safety and security is a prior- Council approved the 2021 Operating zero percent tax rate increase at the ity. Safety and security is represented Dec. 8 regular council by fully funded and equipped fire meeting. departments and peace officers. Coun. Karen Shaw “Residents are tired of hearing that was the sole opposing there is no budget to improve quality vote and in a statement of life. This budget is the time that at the meeting she they have been patiently waiting for. explained her rationale We need to invest in core services in for not supporting the every corner of the County. budget. “This budget is heavily weighted to “During my years on attracting and supporting business. Council 2007 to present, Although these are important steps, the County has worked the residents need to come first at this hard to grow our assess- time. They need and want to see con- ment. From 2005-2019 crete steps forward. the assessment grew by “There are many good things in the 180% and this year with budget that I support, however, I feel NWR fully included , it that the priorities are in the wrong has grown 297%. order. “During this time our “I oppose this budget as I want to residents were asked to represent our residents desires for the patiently wait until core services which I feel they must be increased tax revenue the priority spread fairly throughout starts to come in before the County,” Shaw said. seeing lots of improve- During budget deliberations Shaw ments throughout the stood alone in opposing the expendi- County. We are finally ture of $150,000 for the Train Whistle to a point where our res- Cessation project, $85,000 for a Norm Smith of Sturgeon County is the idents should start to see Branding project and $122,000 for Redwater and District Chamber of significant visible Economic Development Services Commerce’s Postcard to Christmas Week #1 improvements equally Advertising Resource project expendi- draw winner of a mystery gift bag containing spread throughout the tures. gift cards/certificates from Redwater IGA, County. In addition Shaw was defeated on a Theo’s Pharmacy, Nook In The Woods and “People want to drive motion to reduce the Signs Service Redwater Art Society member Fred Chipchase tried a newly Achti’s along with a homemade Christmas home on good roads and Enhancement project funding to learned technique for painting northern lights above this wreath and goodies and items from Liquor expect their properties $130,000 from the expenditure level mountain scene Nov. 24. “I paint because I enjoy it,” he said. Stop N Shop. Valued at $220. aren’t flooded and know of $335,167 in the 2021 budget. “I don’t worry about selling them or anything.” THE REVIEW, Redwater, Alberta, 780-942-2023, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Page A7 Four more cases put Thorhild school on COVID-19 Watch list Four more cases of COVID-19 were close contact with a total of 55 TCS stu- reported in individuals at Thorhild Cen- dents and six staff. All have been direct- tral School (TCS) last week, raising the ed to stay home. school total of cases to five. “Aspen View and Thorhild Central Two cases were diagnosed in individu- School administration are diligently fol- als at TCS Dec. 6. Alberta Health Ser- lowing Alberta Health Services guidance vices (AHS) declared a COVID-19 out- to ensure the necessary steps are taken to break at TCS on Dec. 8. On Dec. 10 protect the health and safety of students another two positive cases of COVID-19 and staff,” advised superintendent Neil were diagnosed in individuals from TCS. O’Shea. Thirteen students and six staff mem- bers who had close contact with the indi- The first confirmed case of COVID at viduals diagnosed on Dec. 6 were direct- TCS was reported Dec. 2. ed to stay home. Both individuals were An outbreak is declared at a school last in the school on Dec. 1. when two to four active cases of COVID- The persons confirmed positive for 19 are confirmed. Schools with more COVID-19 on Dec. 10 were last in the than four reported cases are put on the school on Dec. 2 and Dec. 3. They had provincial Watch list. Donna Costain loads donations for the Redwater Fellowship of Churches Food Bank into the Heartlands Water Services reindeer decorated bus Dec. 4 during Redwater Kris Kringle.

Heartlands Water Services volunteers piled donations for the Redwater Fellowship of Churches Food Bank into their decorated Reindeer Bus. They filled the bus twice with donations Redwater residents placed on the curbs for the Stuff A Bus event Heartlands Held during Kris Kringle Dec. 4. Community gives generously as they stuff a bus twice for food bank Although much of Redwater’s munity during these challenging Kris Kringle light up event was times was heart warming.” cancelled, residents and business- It took Heartlands Water own- es fully supported the Redwater ers Ron and Donna Costain, along Fellowship of Churches Food with their son, Cody, and volun- Bank through the Heartlands teers Stephen Murray and Jake Water Services Stuff A Bus event Waizmann, four hours to take and at the donation table set up their decorated water truck and beside Pembina Place. reindeer bus through the residen- “There was about 2,200 pounds tial streets in Redwater. The of food, toiletries and toys collect- young men picking up the bags of ed,” said food bank president donations residents set on the Mechtild Brennen. “We raised sidewalks walked about 10 km as $2,660 plus about $200 in gift they stuffed the bus with dona- cards. The generosity of our com- tions twice. Christmas through the Eyes of a Child Christmas Greeting Section DEADLINE NOW Don’t miss this section for your annual Christmas Greeting to your friends and customers. email Today for Information Sheet The local elementary schools are being invited to submit student work suitable for inclusion in this section; which will create hours of enjoyable reading over the holidays and a keepsake for families of the children. We subscribe to professional artwork developed for the Christmas Section which we would be happy to utilize in your ad, or we can adapt your own artwork - perhaps a hand-drawn scene by your child, or a photo of your family or staff. • Ph: 780-942-2023 • Fax: 780-942-2515 • Email: [email protected] www.cowleynewspapers.com Merry Christmas! Page A8, THE REVIEW, Redwater, Alberta, 780-942-2023, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Impaired driving penalties change; suspicious vehicle tip leads to sawed-off shotgun Submitted by Sgt. Jeff Sehn for 30 days. The driver is now subject to the remaining Redwater RCMP Detachment sanctions under PAPA. Reporting Period: Nov. 1, 2020 to Dec. 6, 2020. Members of the Redwater RCMP detachment and the During this reporting period, the Redwater detachment Redwater Integrated Traffic Unit would like to wish all responded to 196 calls for service. These calls consisted of 4 a Merry Christmas and hope that you and your loved assaults, 13 break and enters, and 37 motor vehicle collisions. ones stay safe. With the holidays quickly approaching I want to take the The Redwater Detachment is seeking community time to discuss the important and serious topic of impaired feedback. In the current world of COVID-19 communi- driving and the effect that it has and can have on our commu- ty engagement events have become a challenge due to nities. Each year countless numbers of innocent, and some not social distancing requirements. In order to seek impor- so innocent, people die or suffer life long injuries as a result of tant input from all stakeholders, the Redwater RCMP impaired driving on our roadways. Some will spend the rest of will be completing monthly police briefs (like this one) On another note, I would like to thank the extremely their lives reliving the memories of the tragic accidents they in order to keep the public aware of our activities in the observant property owners that called in the suspicious male were a part of. Every year police, governments, Mothers communities. In addition we encourage interaction and and female in a white Ford crew cab truck on Dec. 4, 2020. Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and other groups encourage anyone with any inquiries, questions, comments can Our members immediately responded to the area and and warn drivers of the perils of driving impaired and horrible contact us at Kredwatercommunityfeedback@rcmp- located the vehicle and had a chat with them. The male outcomes that result from the actions of those that do no heed grc.gc.ca All email submissions will remain anony- driver attempted to provide our members with a false name, the warnings. The sad thing is, impaired driving is a choice and mous. During each monthly police brief members of the but our members quickly identified this and arrested the some drivers continue to make this choice. These drivers self- detachment will answer a few of the questions asked. male. It was determined that the male was currently wanted ishly choose to drive impaired and put their lives, and the lives We look forward to hearing from you. on an arrest warrant from Edmonton for sexual assault. of others in jeopardy instead of just choosing During a search of the vehicle, a sawed off shotgun with over not to drive. Make the right choice, plan ahead, 20 rounds was located. A 37 year old man of no fixed don’t drive impaired. In Loving Memory address, was charged with 12 new criminal code offences Effective Dec. 1, 2020 Bill 21, the Provincial Sandra Rudyk consisting of: Careless use/storage of a firearm; Administrative Penalties Act (PAPA), came Unauthorized possession of firearm; Prohibited firearm in a into force. Under this act, police officers have It is with great sadness the family motor vehicle; Possession of a prohibited firearm with the ability to hand out significant penalties, announces the passing of Sandra ammunition; Obstruction; Possessing of a firearm contrary to roadside, for impaired driving – including steep Rudyk of Redwater, Alberta on prohibition order (x5); Fail to comply with a release order fines and seizing vehicles for up to 30 days. October 31, 2015 at the age of (x2). A judicial interim release hearing was conducted and Repeat offenders will now face a mandatory 61. Sandra passed away after the man was remanded in custody to appear in Boyle education program and mandatory ignition fighting a courageous battle with provincial court on Dec. 8. interlock. Cases which involve aggravating cir- cancer. cumstances, repeat offenders, and/or bodily She is survived and sadly missed harm or death will also result in criminal In Memory of Steve Chodan charges on top of the other penalties. The new by her loving daughter, Janet Rudyk (Robert Boman) of It is with deep sorrow we mourn the passing of Steve penalties under PAPA are: Chodan, one of the founding members of the Holy •Novice Drivers: 3-day licence suspension , Alberta; sons, Cory (Lucie) Rudyk and Richard Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church Historical Society. for any alcohol detected. Our sincere condolences go out to the family. Steve •Commercial Drivers: Rudyk of Redwater, Alberta; two grandsons, Colin and Eric; one granddaughter, Emily; was a dedicated member of the Historical Society -1st offence: 3-day licence suspension, no and a diligent worker, whatever the job. We will vehicle seizure for any alcohol detected. numerous nieces and nephews. Siblings, Don (Lynne) remember his constant smile, good nature, and -2nd offence: 15-day licence suspension, no Rudyk, Tim (Sam) Rudyk and Cyndee (Leonard) vehicle seizure for any alcohol detected. Nykolaishyn have lost a sister and a friend. ability to make every task worthwhile. The Sandhills Church was much the better for the numerous hours -3rd offence: 30 day licence suspension, no Sandra joins her late Father Nick Rudyk and Mother vehicle seizure for any alcohol detected. he spent in its upkeep. Most worthy were the hours Hazel Rudyk & Patty of Redwater in God’s Loving Steve spent as Secretary-Treasurer and his help in •Immediate Roadside Sanctions Warn (driv- Embrace. ers that are not Novice or Commercial and have keeping the Historical Society afloat when a blood alcohol level of 0.05 to 0.079: www.findagrave.com membership dwindled. Steve’s legacy guides all who Sandra Rudyk age 61 -1st offence: 3-day licence suspension, 3-day follow and their efforts to live up to his example. Hazel Rudyk age 76 vehicle seizure. Thank you Steve for the foresight shown in helping to Nick Rudyk age 56 -2nd offence: 15-day licence suspension, 7- establish the Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church day vehicle seizure, and Planning Ahead or Nick Rudyk Memorial ID: 197865534 Historical Society and then supporting it through the Crossroads Course. Sandra Rudyk Memorial ID: 154700565 years. We now follow your guidance and -3rd offence: 30-day licence suspension, 7- Beechmount Cemetery work to keep the memories alive. Holy day vehicle seizure and IMPACT Course. 12420 104 St. NW Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church Historical •Immediate Roadside Sanctions Fail (drivers She was my rock. I was her Pebble. Society that are not Novice or Commercial and have a Richard Ruduyk blood alcohol level at or above 0.080): -1st offence: -Two-stage, fixed term driver’s licence sus- pension: -90 days where the suspended driver is unable to drive under any circumstances, and -A further 12-month driver’s licence suspen- sion (driver may participate in the interlock LAW OFFICE program and drive) DAVID W. HRYCUN Q.C. -Completion of the Planning Ahead course. 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HARRYNUCK & ASSOCIATES INC. •3rd offence: Glenn van Dijken, MLA -Two-stage, fixed term driver’s licence sus- pension: Athabasca-Barrhead- -90 days where the suspended driver is CORPORATE FINANCIAL FILING, INCOME TAX PREPARATION, unable to drive under any circumstances, and FARM TAX, AGRI STABILITY & GST REPORTING -A further lifetime driver’s licence suspen- 5106 50 Street sion (driver may participate in the interlock Barrhead, Alberta program and drive) Tel: 780-942-2049 4918 - 49th Street -Provided the driver meets the eligibility cri- T7N 1A3 780-674-3225 Fax: 780-942-2040 Box 709, Redwater, AB teria, can apply for driver’s licence reinstate- Email: [email protected] T0A 2W0 ment and removal of interlock after 10 years. [email protected] -30-day vehicle seizure. -$2,000 fine plus victim fine surcharge of 20%. *Criminal Charges can accompany and are in addition to any of the Immediate Roadside DEADLINE Sanctions Fail offences. On Dec. 3, 2020 at approximately 5:00 p.m., Display Advertising the Redwater Integrated Traffic Unit was able to detect an impaired driver at a check stop they Classified Advertising were conducting along highway 63. The driver provided a sample as part of the Mandatory Thursday 2 p.m. Alcohol Screening program and failed this test. for following week’s edition As a result, the Immediate Roadside Sanctions Fail applied to this situation and the driver was The Free Press issued a 90-day suspension and the vehicle, a email [email protected] semi-tractor hauling an excavator, was seized THE REVIEW, Redwater, Alberta, 780-942-2023, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Page A9

Redwater Red Apple staff members Karri Wolkowsky (Left) and Elaina Davidson present the Fill a Sleigh Day donations to Redwater Fellowship of Churches Food Bank president Mechtild Brennen Dec. 5. The Red Apple store donated 10 Dave Brisson stands amidst some of the Christmas decorations he and his wife, percent of sales from Dec. 3, a total of $807, to the food bank in addition to the Wendy, arranged in front of their Redwater home. They were counted among donations collected through its annual Toy Drive. “This, totalled with the annual Redwater’s shining stars during the Dec. 4 Kris Kringle Parade of Lights. Some of Toy Drive, a total of $9,500 was raised to help with Christmas hampers,” said Brisson’s beautiful pieces, including the train below the window, originally Redwater store manager Sherri Taggart-Dery. “Great job everyone and thank belonged to his parents, Leo and Dora Brisson. “I always loved the train he got,” you for all your support. Proud to call Redwater my home.” Dave said. “I always did love trains.” Over 100 vehicles tour Is this really the time to go on strike? Letter to the editor; These entrepreneurs and workers don’t have Is this really the time for Sturgeon teachers the ability to keep being paid, while not work- Redwater Parade of Lights to go on strike? Sure they’ve been working for ing nor the certainty of a government job. Redwater celebrated its annual Kris Kringle light said Moren. “We would like to extend our two years without a contract. Sure they work I’ll doubtless get a lot of hostility from up event differently this year because of the heartfelt thanks to each and every person hard to educate our children. But things have teachers for writing this but they should con- COVID-19 pandemic and only held a Parade of who attended the event, all of our wonder- radically changed since 2018. sider themselves blessed to have a relatively Lights on Dec. 4. ful and dedicated volunteers, our generous COVID-19 has caused many small business- stable employment. I hope they appreciate the “We estimate that more than 100 vehicles with at sponsors, and everyone who decorated es to suffer and some have gone out of busi- fact that they’ll almost always have a job to least two to four people in each toured the town to their home, organization, or business to ness. Non unionized workers have lost their report to. check out the beautiful light displays,” said Com- share their displays for all to enjoy.” jobs. This is especially so with restaurant staff. —Bruce Atchison munity Services co-ordinator Jacquie Moren. “On the surveys, many people mentioned how incredible and beautifully decorated the Heartlands Water Ser- vices truck and Rudolph Bus were decorated. Oth- ers were thrilled and excited as they toured the town checking out the light displays.” PH: 780-942-4914 For the Parade of Lights residents, businesses, [email protected] and community groups decorated their homes and places of operation. Anyone who participated in www.millcreeksandgravel.com decorating their home, business or organizations Box 10 Redwater AB T0A 2W0 was asked to register with Community Services. A map was made up of the 35 participating locations and was distributed to the general public. • Crushed • Pitrun • Screened Sand • Washed Rock • Concrete More than 85 voting ballots were submitted, and SAND & GRAVEL (1980) LTD. 56 surveys were completed. After tallying up all the Office: 780-398-3568 PO Box 690 • Concrete Mix • Pit Run ballots, the Redwater Shining Stars were revealed. Gravel: 780-307-4654 Thorhild, AB • Crushed Gravel • Play Sand The top nine entries, listed from first place to ninth, Concrete: 780-679-7722 T0A 3J0 • Fill Sand • Top Soil were Mel Sautner, Ed and Deb’s North Pole Auxil- • Garden Mix • Washed Screened Sand [email protected] • Golf Course Aggregates • Washed Rock liary Airport, Tyson Tidsbury, Sonya and Kyle Visit us at: ddcsandandgravel.ca Needham, Joe and Crystal Rose, mother and son — DELIVERIES BY TANDEM ONLY — Jeffrey and Andrea Woychenko, Mel and Sophie Smith, Wanda and Dave Brisson, and the Friends of the Redwater Public Library Society. The Review During the Parade of Lights Heartlands Water email [email protected] 780-942-2023 Fax 780-942-2023 Services drove their decorated truck and Rudolph Regular office hours Bus around town and collected food donations. 9am - 4pm Tuesday thru Friday (Closed daily 12:00 to 12:30) With the donations they picked up plus the dona- NOTICE FREE PRESS, REVIEW --During the current COVID-19 situation tions made directly to Redwater Fellowship of office hours are being minimized and phone access will be Churches Food Bank volunteers at Pembina, about irregular, depending upon staff hours. 2,200 pounds of food, toiletries, and toys, and Email and fax remain the best communication tools. $2,860 in cash or gift cards were collected. The Free Press office in Morinville has a newsstand in the front “This will help tremendously as they start mak- lobby to pick up extra copies during business hours and the ing up their Christmas hampers,” said Moren. Review has a newsstand outside the front entrance in Redwater. With the number of active cases of COVID-19 Production and distribution of the weekly newspapers will continue on the normal weekly schedule. Ads, flyer orders, news, photos can rising in Alberta, the town originally planned an be submitted to [email protected] The warehouse will continue outdoor, non-contact event for Kris Kringle. When to receive flyer shipments as per normal. the number of area COVID-19 infections incrased, the planned drive-thru portion of the event, in which Santa, Mrs. Claus and friends would hand out refreshments and treat /activity bags to the atten- dees, was cancelled. The treat bags were distributed through the schools with the remaining bags given to Diamond Spring Lodge. Moren advised this year’s sponsors included Wolf Midstream who generously provided an $850 donation to cover the costs of the candy bags, the Redwater Lions Club who donated $150 towards offsetting the overall costs of the event and Tim Hortons who offered to supply the cookies for the drive-thru refreshments. “We had a number of community groups who helped out as well,” added Moren. The Redwater Art Society, Redwater Public Library and Redwater HYPE (Helping Young Peo- ple Excel) put together crafts to add to the activity bags; the Redwater Volunteer Fire Department offered their services to assist with traffic control; residents of Diamond Spring Lodge helped pack Santa bags; the mayor and council members, along with community volunteers, were ready to lend a hand giving out instructions and treat /activity bags. Santa and Mrs. Claus were hoping to come and see the boys and girls; and Liz Chernoff and Tina Cosby, members of the Community Services Board, diligently packed candy and activity bags. Public Works was ready to bring out the road barricades, and Pembina Place staff were ready and willing to help as needed. “It takes the involvement of a whole community to put on an event such as Kris Kringle and the Parade of Lights and to make it a huge success,” Page A10, THE REVIEW, Redwater, Alberta, 780-942-2023, email: [email protected], www.cowleynewspapers.com, Wednesday, December 16, 2020

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