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Zak McLachlan town, so people need their vehicles,” [email protected] she said. “So what happens when people can’t afford their insurance? Where is that .D. of Wainwright resident Sarah going to leave us? Hissett opened her mail to find M “It’s just a compounding problem. an auto-renewal from her insurance All of a sudden with these increases, company. Most years, that would just somebody’s not going to be able to feed be an ordinary piece of mail. But this their family. Then where is there men- time, the letter informed Hissett her in- tal health going to be? There’s already a surance was increasing by 26 per cent disconnect on accessing those services this year. if they’re even there, and now this is As she began to think of how this going to compound those problems.” shocking increase would impact her- Among other concerns Hissett, who self, her husband and her two young is part of the Wainwright and District children, she decided to write an open letter to MLA Garth Rowswell to ex- Community Health Foundation, express her concerns. pressed about the current provincial “I knew it was coming, and I knew government is the drastic wage cuts it would be an increase. But I did not doctors are expecting to see in the near expect a 26 per cent increase, especial- future. With recruiting and retaining ly when we have no convictions, no doctors in Wainwright and other rural claims, no payment problems and two communities having been a struggle older vehicles,” Hissett explained as for many years, she is worried these she spoke about the letter penned ear- cuts will be a major detriment to rural lier this month. healthcare. “I understand why it had to increase, “How do you expect doctors to stay but this free-for-all increase is bad here when they are facing a 40 per cent Wainwright and wage cut? We already have people news. So this is 26 per cent this year, but what about next year and the year who are waiting two to four weeks to after? The cap was there before for a see a doctor, and we have fought to reason… Who can afford a 26 per cent get those doctors here. We’re trying to Irma clash at make them welcome and bring them increase anywhere?” Hissett said she believes the sharp into the community, but who can take increase in cost of insurance is just the that kind of pay cut?” she said. Buffalos tournament start of what will be a compounding is- “So eventually we’re going to lose sue across the province. doctors, and then where are people go- Page 12 “(The Alberta Government) talks ing to end up? In the ER. And those ER about putting all this money into billings cost a lot more than office bill- mental health, which is phenomenal. ings… All these things are short-sight- But what about all these people who ed changes.” can’t afford their bills now? You can’t “Then what happens when we start not have insurance. It’s a mandatory losing nurses? We’re already short on nurses, and we’re just going to keep los- The Wainwright Renegades, black, and Irma Aces, green, faced off in one Photo: Zak expense. How many people here live of the many games throughout a busy weekend during the Wainwright McLachlan rural? It’s even tough to get around in ing more.” Buffalo Oldtimers Tournament this past weekend at the PMM. Continued on page 2

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Zak McLachlan responsible to tell my sto- addresses for all MLAs can be found sues isn’t as difficult as you may think. [email protected] ry and what’s happening online, and those who wish to send a “This is one of the avenues we are giv- Continued from page 1 with my family and how letter can include en to express con- it’s going to hurt us,” she ex- any government cerns is to meet here’s always places to plained. or opposition “Just write the letter... It with our MLAs. save money, but front- “T “I can’t tell someone else’s minister. She also A lot of people line is not the place to do it,” doesn’t have to be fancy and story, but they have the op- gave some tips on either won’t take Hissett said about the pro- eloquent. Just put a little portunity to do that as well.” how to write an that step or don’t posed healthcare cuts. Hissett said she has heard effective letter. effort into it and talk abotu know how to take These are some of the con- the concerns fellow con- “The only thing what is affecting you.” that step, but it’s cerns Hissett will be bringing Sarah Hissett, M.D. of stituents have, and she en- is to keep the at- so easy. Just call forward when she sits down Wainwright resident - Sarah Hissett, courages people to bring tacking out of it. the office and to meet with MLA Rowswell M.D. of Wainwright resident those concerns forward to You catch more they’ll set up a on January 28. She said although there their MLA. She said people have the flies with sugar. time for you to are many, many topics which could be power to take action and make their You can get your meet,” she said. addressed, she is going to focus on the voices heard, but it needs to be done in point across without having to be a Hissett is meeting with MLA Row- matter that directly hit home. a meaningful way, not just by posting keyboard warrior,” she said. swell next Tuesday. Check next “I’ll talk to him about the things that or commenting on social media sites. “There has to be a balance, and you week’s EDGE to hear MLA Rowswell’s affect me and my family. I can’t speak “Just write the letter… It doesn’t have want them to listen to you as a con- thoughts on why listening to residents’ for the seniors who are losing their to be fancy and eloquent. Just put a lit- cerned citizen rather than just someone concerns and representing his constitu- drug coverage, because it doesn’t affect tle effort into it and talk about what is attacking them.” ents is important to him. me personally. I’m aware of the issue, affecting you,” she said. She also added that setting up a meet- EDGE but that’s not my story. I can only be She went on to explain that email ing with your MLA to discuss such is- A mother’s concern for her family

ear Mr. Roswell, trict Community Health Foundation. sicker residents. lessons or pay for their own mortgage. D I’m helping our community bring the I’m losing sleep on where my family I have to find $444 dollars somewhere. I’m writing you today as a resident much needed CT Scanner to the hos- can cut from our expenses to cover the If I can save some money, these dollars of the great M.D. 61. pital, which will not only save money increased costs we’re facing. My hus- will no longer be spent local. And how We moved my family here just over but lives. You see, I’m willing to work band and I don’t drive new vehicles. many others will have no choice but two years ago from Airdrie to be closer with you. The “new” vehicle to us is a 2011 Ford to spend their dollars elsewhere where to our support system, as my husband However, I understand how impor- F150. We don’t have fancy phones or they can save that $444? grew up in Wainwright and his fam- tant sleep is to health, but Mr. Roswell, toys. We rely on the goodness of our And that is just one bill that has ily has been established here for many I’m losing sleep. neighbours to plow us out if we get a gone up due to the changes your gov- years. We wanted a slower life for I’m losing sleep because I’m wor- dump of snow. The girls wear hand- ernment has made. our daughters and absolutely love the ried. I’m worried about our province, me-downs. We don’t have cable TV. I’m worried about my daughters change that we made to Rural life. and I’m worried about our town. We don’t eat out. We don’t take vaca- education with the cuts to our schools. Normally I meet with my local MLA I’m worried that the doctors that tions. My husband commutes a whole I’m worried about the security of my to discuss how important In-Vitro Fer- we’ve fought so hard to bring to Wain- 6km to work down a back dirt road. We husbands job in the oil patch. tilization funding is to Alberta Citi- wright and this amazing community have no claims. We have no convic- I’m worried about the increasing zens, and how it can save not only the will have their hand forced to leave. tions. With your government remov- cost of groceries and feeding my family. health of its residents, grow new tax We already wait on average 2 weeks to ing the cap on insurance, I opened my I’m worried about getting this CT payers, but save the system cold hard see a family doctor (if we have one at renewal yesterday to a 26% premium Scanner funded by our citizens who are cash. Mr. Rob Anderson and Ms. Ange- all). What happens when the prospec- increase. That’s an additional $444 already stretched so thin. la Pitt have both heard my case. But, tive changes to billing result in an esti- I have to find somewhere from an I’m worried about losing my family I’m not going to take your time with mated upwards of 40% paycut? They already trim budget. Again, I under- physician. that right now. I want to let you know already face -40 temperatures, how stand what a loss ratio is coming from a I’m worried that we are going to lose that I’m worried. does your government expect them to previous life in the insurance industry. our nurses. We’re a single income family with face such a drastic cut in billings? We But a free-for-all increase? Where do I’m worried about my friends, fam- two young children. I’m a local nutri- all agree that some changes need to be you suggest we take this from? We’re ily, neighbours and fellow business tion and wellness coach, but my servic- made, but your constituents already one of the few lucky ones to only carry owners and citizens, and how they are es are considered a luxury by many, so suffer from physician shortages. I’m a mortgage debt. Do you suggest we coping. business has been slow with the state worried your cuts will compound this carry it on the credit card? How about So Mr. Roswell, what does your gov- of the economy. I don’t take an income problem forcing more citizens to either taking the girls out of swim lessons. ernment suggest I do to improve my from the business (I barely cover my not seek care when it’s needed, or resort Maybe we’ll skip the dentist this year. sleep and stop worrying so much? expenses). I do it because I am a helper to a costly visit to the ER just to see But what about next year? and I want people be healthier. I joke their prescriptions filled because they You see, I’m worried about our local Sincerely yours, that I don’t have money, only time, so have no other option. Cutting billing businesses. I try to shop local as much I volunteer. I sit on both the AHS Yel- is short-sighted, and you are guaran- as I can and will pay a little higher of Sarah Hissett lowhead East Health Advisory Coun- teed to see an increase in higher cost a price because I’m helping someone Mom, Wife. cil as well as the Wainwright & Dis- ER visits. Longer ER wait times. And else put their own kid through swim Citizen of M.D. 61

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I was just compelled to do this to he Village of Irma will be hold- the highway and it’s safer I’m on the fire board, and I was help make this the best commu- ing a by-election this coming for our people. So it’s per- T on the Kinsmen when it was run- nity it can be,” she said. ainwright Fire & Tuesday, January 28, to fill a va- fect,” Fire Chief Douglas ning. I like to get involved, and Boudreau said she has sat on a Rescue (WFR) will cant Councillor seat on the Village W said. this would help me get more in- number of boards and committees have a new truck in their Council. Councillor Ariel volved.” before, such as Victim Services, arsenal in 2021, as the The former mayor, Dennis Haubrich agreed that the He added that now is a prime Fire ’n’ Wheels, a neighbourhood Council of the Town of Fuder, resigned from the position, purchase would be a good time for Irma to grow as a com- improvement committee in Ed- Wainwright recently ap- leaving a vacancy on the Village investment for the community, and he hopes to help fa- monton and volunteer work in proved funding for a new Council. Three candidates have munity. cilitate that. the arts community; and she is Fire Rescue Truck. put their name forward for elec- “I think it’s time this “I think we’ve got an opportuni- also involved in Citizens on Pa- The new unit has been tion, and Irma residents will have happens, and you guys ty to encourage businesses to come trol. ordered from Rocky the opportunity to select their deserve good equipment. into town to increase the amount “I think it would be great to Mountain Phoenix with newest Councillor on Tuesday. So I support this,” Coun. of business tax so it’s a little easier work with Council and the people a price tag of $244,350. Mervin Firkus, Diane Boudreau Haubrich said. on the residents in town… And we of the village to take care of infra- The cost of the unit will and Robert Parkins will be on the As the local fire depart- need a little more development. structure and make Irma a vibrant be split 50-50 between the ballot when residents vote in the ment’s fleet continues to I’ve talked to people who are con- and welcoming community - a Town of Wainwright and by-election. age, a new reliable, versa- sidering coming into town, and we place where people want to come the M.D. of Wainwright. Firkus has lived within the Vil- tile rescue truck will be a have a whole bunch of old houses and live,” she said. Fire Chief Steve Doug- lage of Irma for the past seven much welcomed addition for sale in town, but we need more The EDGE was unable to reach las also noted that he years, but he has spent his entire to the department. development to make it a little bet- Parkins for comments before press and Rocky Mountain life in the community. He said he Fire Chief Douglas said ter,” he said. time. Phoenix have an agree- put his name forward for the elec- during the Council meet- “With the stuff going on in The by-election will be held ment in place to sell off tion because he wants to be a part ing on Tuesday, January Hardisty with Gibsons and with at the New Horizon building on WFR’s older 2005 Superior of the growth of Irma. 21, that a couple of the the new school, we have the op- Tuesday, January 28, from 10:00 Rescue truck for $35,000, “I had a couple people come up department’s vehicles portunity for people to move to a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Voters must bring which will bring the price and ask me if I would run, and have had some mechani- town.” a valid ID as well as a utility bill of the new unit down to when I was thinking about it, I cal issues in recent weeks Boudreau is a business owner or other document which shows $209,350. The vehicle is thought ‘I can’t be complaining mostly due to the frigid in Irma, and she said she put her proof of a physical address in Irma. expected to be delivered about what I see in town if I don’t temperatures, but me- name forward for election because “I would love to see a lot of in about 13 months. stand up and let my name run chanics were arriving in she wants to help make Irma a people come out and vote. Living The new unit will be a to try to make changes if I think the coming days to work better place to live and work. in a small community, you have Ford F550 XLT Super Duty they’re correct.’ I thought about it out the kinks and get the “I just think Irma is quite a nice to rely on each other and support 4x4 with plenty of cus- for a couple weeks and then put fleet back to full opera- village to live in, and I would like each other to make it a great place tomizations to perfectly my name in,” he said. tion. to be a part of making it better and to live,” Boudreau said. suit the needs of WFR. “I think I have something to EDGE helping it to be the best it can be. EDGE

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Oh Doughnuts Cutting education Curveball

ho doesn’t love a good doughnut once in he de facto dictator of Alberta, Jason Kenney, thinks eep your computers up to date. a while? Well, Liberal cabinet members W The can get better out comes from public education Computers are complex. They keep track of all thought they were in for a nice little treat when K by threatening to reduce their funding. sorts of things for us in ways that most of us would Prime Minister Justin Trudeau picked up a few He is actually telling post secondary institutions to be hard pressed to truly explain. dozen of the baked goods from a Winnipeg bakery achieve what he wants as targets for them or they will Then, when we connect them together, we have earlier this week for the Liberal cabinet retreat, but get less money. It can not improve outcomes to tell a access to so much of the world’s information at our instead they and their leader were lambasted for the school “here is less money and you will continue to get fingertips. Part of keeping that safe involves protect- afternoon snack. less and less until you get better”. ing our own information. Social media tore into the Prime Minister for vis- This is the stick without the carrot. This is what bul- Protecting that information means making sure iting Oh Doughnuts in Winnipeg on Monday after lies do. that what’s running on your computer is what’s sup- he tweeted a photo of himself picking up the stack This government seems to think education is all posed to be running on it. of doughnut boxes from the local bakery, including about making money. It is not, nor should it be. That’s why patching CVE-2020-0601, the “Curve- the hashtag #shoplocal in his post. It is about making people better. A good education Ball” vulnerability is important. This is a vulner- Many ripped into him for spending more at an needs to teach a person how to think, not what to ability in Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and independent bakery than he would buying dough- think. Windows Server 2019. nuts at a Tim Hortons. Others criticized the food Kenney wants people to think like him. He wants Computers use math and secret codes called certif- choice, quoting the new Canada’s Food Guide and instant prosperity, he wants everyone, except teach- icates to sign and validate programs. The CurveBall its guidelines for a healthy diet. While others sim- ers, nurses, doctors and public servants to have better vulnerability allows spoofing of those certificates ply complained that carrying seven boxes stacked higher paying jobs. He thinks making rich people rich- that validate code that runs on the computers. one on top of the other would ruin the icing on the er will make them happy and they will keep electing It’s like if programs on your computer needed ID doughnuts. him to his self aggrandizing position as their leader. badges to run, this vulnerability means the attacker But what was the point of all this whining and This is a dangerous approach to government in could make a fake ID, run their programs, and once moaning? It’s just doughnuts, people! general and to education in particular. It will lead to they can do that, they can do pretty much whatever Sure, he could’ve saved a few bucks going to Tim- more expensive private schools accessible only to the they want. mies. But in a time when economies are hurting wealthy. This is todays version of the problem. These sorts across the country, shouldn’t he be applauded for Corporations are controlled by the wealthy and, for of vulnerabilities will continue to exist, and to avoid choosing to support a local, independently-owned the most part, are concerned with making more mon- putting yourself at risk for these sorts of problems business? ey. there are a few basic steps to take to keep yourself And yes, doughnuts are certainly not the healthi- They will make more machines to replace more peo- out of trouble. est choice of foods. But think back to the last time ple so they can make more money. This is a short term Keep your computer systems up to date. When you were stuck in meetings all day long. Would you approach to prosperity. At some point, with machines updates come out with bug-fixes, install them. rather see the boss walk in with a vegetable tray or a doing most of the jobs, most of the people will have Don’t re-use passwords. Get comfortable with box of doughnuts? Exactly. little or no money. They will not be able to afford the your password manager, which can track unique And to those people who actually tweeted about things the machines make and the Kenney house of passwords for every account you have. Password re- ruining the icing of these doughnuts, is there really cards will come falling down. use is one of the most common personal information that little going on in your life that you have to Money alone will not solve our social problems. security problems. complain about that? Just silly. Clear thinking and compassion are needed. Be vigilant with what you click on. Unexpected It’s hilarious to see what some people will com- History tells us populations will eventually turn emails with links or attachments can pose serious plain about, especially when it comes to the Prime against an oppressor, be it king or despot. security risks, even if they seem plausible. Maybe Minister. Even something as simple as a box of deli- The sad part is many people will suffer while he in- you don’t need to look at that misdirected, overdue cious treats can lead to hysteria these days. sists schools pull themselves up by their boot straps. invoice.

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“The Police Beat” is a joint effort be- » 12:00 p.m. - Complaint of an un- trols and located the male, who was January 12 tween Star News and the Wainwright wanted male at an apartment in arrested and later released to a re- » 3:00 a.m. - Members on routine pa- RCMP and is put together by a repre- Wainwright. Members made patrols sponsible adult. No charges consid- trol performed a traffic stop on a ve- sentative of both organizations. and located the male, who was deter- ered. hicle for failing to signal at an inter- January 6-12 mined to be wanted on outstanding » 12:00 p.m. - Members received in- section at 1st Avenue and 10th Street. warrants out of Lloydminster. Male Zak McLachlan with files from formation from RCMP in Saskatch- Mandatory alcohol screening was Sgt. Wes Bensmiller was arrested and later released on ewan about a stolen vehicle heading administered, and the driver blew a court compelling documents. towards the Wainwright area. Mem- caution. Driver’s vehicle and license » 3:20 p.m. - Complaint of a single- bers made patrols, but they could not were seized for three days. There were 59 complaints/incidents, 12 vehicle collision. Complainant ad- locate the vehicle. » 11:20 a.m. - Complaint of a possible deer-related incidents, seven ‘not a police vised while travelling on a rural road matters’, no false 911 calls, no cases of » 5:00 p.m. - Complaint of an unwant- impaired driver in Wainwright. Com- south of Wainwright, he lost control ed male causing a disturbance at a plainant advised a vehicle was driv- failure to appear and two false alarms and struck a snowbank. No injuries were reported during the week. liquor establishment in Wainwright. ing dangerously in town. Members were reported. Damage sustained to Members attended the location and later located the vehicle. Mandatory vehicle. Collision report completed. located the male, who was subse- alcohol screening was administered, quently arrested, lodged in cells and and members determined the driver January 6 January 9 released when sober. was not impaired. » 12:00 p.m. - Complaint of a theft of » 7:30 a.m. - Complaint of a theft of » 5:10 p.m. - Complaint of damage to a » 11:50 a.m. - Alarm activated at a utility trailer from a rural location vehicle along with a wallet from a vehicle while parked at a business in Riverdale Mini Park. Members later near Irma. Trailer was later recovered residence in Wainwright. Vehicle Wainwright. Vehicle sustained dam- determined buildings in the area had by Viking RCMP. No suspects at this was entered into police database as age to the front end after being struck. been broken into. Property rep was time. stolen. No suspects. No suspects at this time. advised. No suspects at this time. » 6:00 p.m. - Complaint of a theft of » 1:40 p.m. - Wainwright RCMP De- » 6:30 p.m. - Complaint of a dangerous » 8:30 p.m. - 911 hangup from a resi- items from a residence in Irma. Sus- tachment received information driver on Highway 14 east of Wain- dence in Irma. Dispatchers believed pect has been identified, and the about a driver operating an unregis- wright. Complainant advised a vehi- a female was in distress. Members at- matter is still under investigation. tered vehicle with no insurance and cle was travelling with no tail lights. tended the residence and determined » no valid driver’s license. Members 8:00 p.m. - Report of a male possibly made patrols, but they could not lo- Members made patrols and located there was a dispute between a male wanted on outstanding warrants be- cate the vehicle. the vehicle. Driver was able to fix the and female. Male and female were ing in the Wainwright area. Mem- problem. No charges considered. separated for the night. No charges bers made patrols, but they could not » 2:00 p.m. - Report of a two-vehicle » 8:00 p.m. - Complaint of an inse- considered. locate the male. collision in the area of 2nd Avenue cure premise at a residence in Wain- » and 9th Street. No injuries were re- 8:10 p.m. - Members on routine pa- ported. No charges considered. One wright. Garage door had been open trol in Wainwright performed a traf- vehicle was towed from the scene. all day. Members closed the garage fic stop on a vehicle which was not door and secured the location. Home » registered. Driver was issued a $310 2:30 p.m. - Report of a single-vehicle owner was notified. violation ticket. collision. Complainant advised while WAINWRIGHT PHOTO travelling north of Wainwright on a » 8:30 p.m. - Complaint of a suspicious January 11 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT range road, he slid off the road and » 6:00 a.m. - Complaint of a suspicious vehicle in Edgerton. Members made struck a fence. No injuries were re- patrols in the area, but they could not female near a liquor establishment LOCATIONS FOR NEXT WEEK: ported. Vehicle and fence sustained in Wainwright. Female was telling locate the vehicle. damage. Collision report completed. JANUARY people she may have been assaulted. 25 - 1 AVE @ NEAR 18 ST January 7 » 3:00 p.m. - Wainwright RCMP De- Members later located the female, 26 - HWY 14 @ NEAR WAINWRIGHT GOLF COURSE » 8:40 a.m. - Complaint of a vehicle tachment received information but no grounds for assault charges 27 - 2 AVE @ 14 ST 28 - 5 AVE @ NEAR 4 AVE parked in a bush in a rural location about a driver operating an unregis- could be determined. tered vehicle with no insurance and 29 - 10 ST @ NEAR WAINWRIGHT ELEMENTARY northeast of Wainwright. Vehicle » 12:00 p.m. - Complaint of a vehicle 30 - 5 AVE @ 1 ST was located and determined to be no valid driver’s license. Members in the ditch south of Wainwright. 31 - 27 ST @ NEAR 5 AVE stolen out of Viking. Registered own- made patrols, but they could not lo- Members attended the area, but the er was contacted. Vehicle was towed cate the vehicle. vehicle was gone prior to police ar- and returned to registered owner. No » 4:20 p.m. - Members on routine pa- rival. Additional locations may be photo enforced on the above dates. suspects. trol performed a traffic stop on a vehi- » 3:30 p.m. - Complaint of an erratic Photo enforcement may not operate on all dates listed above. » 11:50 p.m. - Complaint of a distur- cle in Wainwright for operating with driver in Wainwright. Members For more information call 780-842-1691 bance in the area of 6th Avenue and no registration. Driver was issued a made patrols, but they could not lo- 6th Street. Complainant advised a $310 violation ticket for no registra- cate the vehicle. male and female were arguing loud- tion and an additional $310 violation » 5:30 p.m. - Complaint of a possible ly. Members attended and located ticket for operating a motor vehicle suicidal female. Female was later lo- the couple, and the male and female without a valid driver’s license. Student of the Week cated, and members determined she were separated for the night. No » 5:30 p.m. - Complaint of an assault was not a harm to herself or others. Amisk School, charges considered. Nothing crimi- at a liquor establishment in Wain- Student of the Week, nal. wright. Members investigated the » 8:10 p.m. - Complaint of a suspicious January 24, 2020 matter and determined no assault individual prowling around running Amisk School (A.P.P.L.E Center) is vehicles near a business. Members proud to present Evander Charters January 8 had occurred. Matter is still under in- as Student of the Week. Evander is » 10:30 a.m. - Members on routine pa- vestigation. made patrols, but they could not lo- in grade 2 and is the son of Melanie trol performed a traffic stop on a ve- cate any suspicious persons. and Chris Charters. Evander really » 9:00 p.m. - Complaint of a suspicious hicle for speeding. Driver was issued » enjoys going outside to play, riding vehicle at a rural location south of 8:15 p.m. - Members on routine pa- his quad, staying in bed all day and a $109 violation ticket. Wainwright. Members made patrols trol on 6th Avenue in Wainwright working on the truck with his dad. » 11:00 a.m. - Complaint of a possible performed a traffic stop on a vehicle Evander is a hard-working student who always tries his in the area, but they could not locate best at school. He is very respectful of his teachers and his assault occurring the previous night. the vehicle. for operating a vehicle without valid classmates and is a pleasure to have in the classroom. His Members investigated the matter registration or insurance. Driver was favourite thing to do in school is mapping because he likes and determined the matter had been January 10 issued a $310 violation ticket for op- to know where to go. When asked what his favourite thing » erating a vehicle without valid regis- about school is; his reply was learning! Outside of school reported earlier and was already in- 8:30 a.m. - Complaint of an intoxi- Evander likes to keep busy playing hockey, lacrosse and vestigated by members. No charges cated male passed out in a snowbank tration as well as a court appearance baseball. considered. in -40º weather. Members made pa- for operating a vehicle without in- When Evander grows up he would like to be a famous surance. hockey player like his favourite players Connor McDavid and Wayne Gretzky! Congratulations Evander on being chosen for Student of the Week! Travel with Taking a Trip? Sponsored By BUFFALO AGENCIES LTD. 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A short History on the Rotary Club CT Scanner Involvement In 2018, the Rotary Club partnered with people from Consort to Vermilion and Provost As a result of the community work- the Health Foundation and Bumper to Bum- to Viking. ing together we are now over 1/3 of the per in signing a contract with Alberta Health ZD\ WKHUH DIWHU WKH êUVW IXOO \HDU &RQWUL- It was essential that this project be em- Services to install a full body CT Scanner in butions have been received from over braced by the broader community and that is the Wainwright Hospital. Our commitment the whole area that will be served. exactly what has happened. The Wainwright is to raise $2.2 million over 3 years with AHS Edge came onboard as a media partner and picking up all other costs including ongoing Thank you, many individuals, groups and businesses operating costs. to everyone who has contributed in have joined in to either contribute funds or whatever way. By working together AHS estimated that over 3000 scans would setup independent fundraisers which has we CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN. EH FRQGXFWHG LQ WKH YHU\ êUVW \HDU VHUYLQJ been remarkable. 12 EDGE | Wainwright, AB | January 24, 2020

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Zak McLachlan tournament. [email protected] The event featured a number of different age groups and included a female division he annual Wainwright Buffalos which featured teams from Old-timers Tournament was held T both Wainwright and Irma, at the PMM this past weekend, as the who faced off in the Plan- annual hockey tournament featured Wright Financial Arena on teams from all over the province. Sunday morning. Many teams from the local area in- The tournament continues cluding Wainwright and Irma took to be a mainstay in the win- part in the tournament as well as ter hockey schedule in Wain- teams from Red Deer, Edmonton and wright, with many teams more. from around the province re- The PMM was a busy place all turning year after year. throughout the weekend, with a total The Wainwright Renegades and Irma Aces Photo: Zak McLachlan EDGE faced off at PlanWright Financial of 36 games played over the three-day Arena on Sunday morning in the female division of the Wainwright Buffalos Old- timers Tournament.

The PMM was abuzz with action this past weekend, as the Wainwright Buffalos Oldtimers Tournament took over the local hockey facility, with a Photos: Zak McLachlan number of teams taking part in this year’s event. ATHLETE of the week Proudly Sponsored by Wayne Miller The Wainwright EDGE is pleased to announce Wayne Miller as this week’s Athlete of the Week. On the Friday night of the Buffalos Tournament, the starter on MOTORS the PMM Zamboni broke, leaving the tournament without a Zam- 2110 - 15 Ave. Wainwright, AB T9W 1L2 boni for the final game and a half of the night. Wayne spent his whole night until 2:00 a.m. Saturday morning fixing the starter so 780-842-4471 the tournament could continue on Saturday and Sunday. TOLL FREE 1-888-842-4471 Great job, Wayne! www.wainalta.com EDGE | Wainwright, AB | January 24, 2020 13 Bisons drop fourth SaskAlta playoff straight game picture comes down to final Zak McLachlan [email protected] weekend he Wainwright Jr. ‘B’ Bisons’ slump Tcontinued this past Saturday, Janu- ary 18, when they dropped a 4-2 decision Zak McLachlan to the St. Paul Canadiens at Encompass [email protected] Credit Union Arena. The loss marked their fourth straight, with back-to-back losses to the hands of the Canadiens. our teams are battling for top The Bisons outshot their opponents on Fspot in the SaskAlta Senior home ice, but they couldn’t capitalize on Hockey League, and this week- Encompass Credit Union Arena. a number of scoring chances throughout end will determine who holds The Rustlers defeated the Elks 8-5 the evening. home ice advantage throughout on the road earlier this month, Dylan Eremko opened the scoring, the postseason. Captain Carson James Photo: Zak and they will look to pick up an- giving the Bisons an early 1-0 to get the will look to The race for first is as tight as help lead his team past the Lac La Biche McLachlan other win against the sixth-place game started. But St. Paul would answer it can be, with the Hillmond Clippers this weekend. team on Friday night. with a pair of goals in the next five min- Hitmen (26 points, two games Then they will hit the road to utes to gain a lead they would never remaining), St. Walburg Eagles che Clippers although the Clippers have a wrap up the regular season in St. give up. (25 points, two games remain- game in hand. Walburg in a potential fight for Kobe Scott gave Wainwright a spark ear- ing), Wainwright Rustlers (24 The Bisons will have a chance to extend first place. If the Rustlers and Ea- ly in the third period with a goal just one points, two games remaining) that margin, as they will go head-to-head gles (vs. Hillmond) both win on minute into the final frame. But the Cana- and Meadow Lake Broncos (24 with the Clippers on Saturday night in Friday night, their head-to-head diens were able to extend their lead to two points, one game remaining) all Wainwright. matchup on Saturday could ulti- goals with a goal later on in the period, and geared up for what should be an But first they will have a chance to snap mately decide the league’s regu- the score would remain 4-2 through the fi- exciting weekend. their loosing skid with a road matchup in lar season winner. nal buzzer. The Rustlers downed the Para- Vermilion on Friday night. The Bisons will The two teams have yet to play Wainwright outshot St. Paul 42-28 on dise Valley Jets last Wednesday take on the Tigers at 8:00 p.m. in Vermilion each other this season, and it will the night, but St. Paul goaltender Bradley night at home to keep them well Friday. be an exciting and challenging Mistol made 40 saves on the night to pull within the hunt for first place. Then the Clippers will come to town, as way for the Rustlers to wrap up his team to within six points of the league- But they will have a tough test the two NEAJBHL heavyweights clash at the regular season as they take leading Bisons. this coming weekend with a pair Encompass Credit Union Arena at 8:00 p.m. on the defending SaskAlta Se- Wainwright is still holding on to their of pivotal games. on Saturday night. nior Hockey League Champions. first-place spot by a slim margin, holding First, the Rustlers will take on EDGE EDGE a one-point advantage over the Lac La Bi- the Elk Point Elks at home at

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The 2020 Irma Open Bonspiel Committee Extends a Ƅ Wainwright High School Sr. Girls BIG THANK YOU Ƅ Ƅ To The Following Individuals Ƅ and Companies For Their Support curling rink wins Provost Bonspiel Nutrien Ag Solutions - Irma , For donating to the Curlers Banquet Deal or No Deal Sponsors Brian King Professional Corp., Raynda Seeds, Irma Insurance, The Wainwright High School Senior Girls curling rink earned Thank You to Keith Creasy for donating items for our heads and tails game. the top spot at the Provost Bon- spiel this past weekend. Ƅ Silent Auction Donors Ƅ Ƅ Pictured, from left, are Kayleigh BASF Holt Agri Carriers Providence Grain Jasper, Denna Gibb, Tessa Burke Bayer Holt Transport - Viking and Draidyn Gibb. The four WHS R. MacDonald Trucking students defeated Provost’s Tren- Bravo - Doug Larson Irma Coop erry rink in the finals to earn the Cargill Viking Irma Home and Garden Raynda Seeds top spot of the weekend. D & M Thermal Irma Liquor Rocky Mountain Equip. Denwood Motors Irma Summerspeil Syngenta Submitted photo Duane White Median Automotive TireCraft - Viking FMC Midwest Auto Trisha’s Travels - Trisha Ford’s Backhoe Service Oracheski AG - Bill Rue Glow Hair and Body Oracheski UPL Open AG Guenter’s Mechanical P & H - Viking Ward’s Hi-Way Auto Body High Roller Welding & Painting Ltd. A BIG thank you to all the curlers and non curlers that helped out with the banquet and providing food for our curlers and spectators. Also to all our hardworking bar workers, ice caretakers and other volunteers. And of course our CURLERS. Wouldn’t have been such a successful event without you. We sincerely apologize in advance if we forgot to thank anyone. Perfect running weather This is how Kevin is planning to save for retirement ... DON’T BE A KEVIN Get an RSP with Encompass

Today! Any weather is great running weather for those who are dedicated enough. The Wainwright Runners Submitted group haven’t strayed from their running routine despite cold winter temperatures in the Wainwright area photo this month. The local running club is preparing for their first official local race of the season when the Bison Run returns on Saturday, April 26. Registration is available for the event by visiting www.raceroster. com and searching Bison Run.

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Forty Ten Years Years Ago Ago Jan. 23, Jan. 22, 1980 The Cayuga Sea Cadets hosted the Twenty 2010 Southern Alberta Seamanship Inter- Years Ago divisional Competition at Garrison Jan. 26, Wainwright with over 300 cadets from 2000 all over central and southern Alberta making the trip to Wainwright. Wainwright Public Library recorded Henry Kroeger, Minister of Transport The Regional Waste to Energy for the Provincial Government was over 24,000 visits to the facility in Authority Incinerator is shut down 2018, an increase from the previous the guest speaker at the Wainwright for the next month to facilitate major Chamber of Commerce Annual Meet- year. Seventy people attended a public renovations, including a rebuild of ing last week. Wainwright Rotary Club President, hearing held in the M.D. chambers on the steel in the main burning area. Dr. Bev Brilz presented the Wain- The Chamber of Commerce execu- January 18th, voicing concerns and While the incinerator is shut down wright and District Health Founda- tive for 1980 includes President Gene anger over the closure of the Faby- the municipal waste is all going into tion with a donation of $104,000 to go Zeibarth, an bridge road. Reeve Bob Barss said, the landfill and the biomedical waste towards the CT scanner. 1st Vice President Don McLeod, 2nd “This is probably the first public meet- that comes in from all over the prov- Vice President Gene Gagnon, Parks ing we’ve had where we’ve run out of ince is being stockpiled in sealed con- and Recreation Lorne Bethune, Mem- chairs and room to stand”. tainers inside tractor-trailers. bership Brian Grunow and Morley Pauline Smith of Wainwright won Brain Goodwin accepts the Wain- Bloxham, Century Celebration Shirley one of eight 1999 Employee Awards wright Minor Hockey Association Stewart, Doug Morgan and Don McK- in the category of Customer Service (WMHA) Lifetime Achievement

Obituary: Frank Appel

On Friday, January 17, 2020 Mr. wife, Betty on April 27, 2019; grandson, Frank Appel of Wainwright, Alberta Cody Loker; parents, Adam and Mar- passed away at the Wainwright garet Appel; sister, Sandy Appel; Health Centre at the age of 74 brother, Ted Appel. A private years. Frank is survived by his family gathering took place at children, Ken (Lori) Loker of Creech’s Funeral Home on Balgoni, Saskatchewan, Eliza- Tuesday, January 21, 2020. If beth (Russ) Brown of Edmon- so desired the family suggests ton, Alberta, Kevin Appel of memorial contributions be Wainwright, Franklin Appel made to the Stollery Children’s of Wainwright; two grandchil- Hospital or to STARS. dren, Chloe Loker and Carter Creech’s Funeral Home in care Bitzer; sister-in-law, Shirley of all arrangements, condolences Appel; numerous nieces and neph- may be made at www.creechsfh.ca ews. He was predeceased by his

Obituary: Grant Everett Davis June 17, 1932 - January 16, 2020 Former Wainwright Mayor, Grant Grant was predeceased by his first Everett Davis of Camrose, Alberta, wife Ollie Filipenko, second wife We‘re looking for 65 artists aged 14 and up who passed away on Thursday, Janu- Anne Court, son Lennie, sister ary 16, 2020 at the age of 87 Esther, and brothers Roy and Ray. wish to show off all your talent at the 14th Annual years. In accordance with Grant’s Left to cherish his memory wishes, there will be no memo- are his wife Joyce Bergh; chil- rial service. A private family WAINWRIGHT ARTS FESTIVAL. dren Trish (Ron) Gabruck of service will be held at a later Edmonton, Al (Nancy) Davis date. of Edmonton; six grandchil- If family and friends so desire dren; six great-grandchildren; memorial contributions, in February 21 & 22, 2020 and siblings Ernie (Thora) Davis Grant’s memory, may be made of Calgary, and Neville (Mary) to St. Mary’s Hospital, Palliative Davis of Ottawa. Care Unit. If you are interested, and live within 100km of Wainwright, Registration forms and information packages are now available for the upcoming show. Please send an email, including your name and town you live in, to [email protected] if you would like these documents sent to you. WE’VE GOT YOU There are also paper copies available at the Wainwright Public Library. COVERED! Registration is $25 Final Deadline is Feb. 8, 2020 For all your event coverage Check out our Facebook page contact The EDGE. Ph: 780-842-4465 Fax: 780-842-2760 “Wainwright Arts” www.starnews.ca 1027-3 Ave. Wainwright For artists under 14, that wish to show their work can contact [email protected] 18 EDGE | Wainwright, AB | January 24, 2020 Comedy night to Project xCloud benefit soccer field Rod Oracheski Game Guru Comedian Adam Blank coming to upgrades will headline ast week Microsoft opened the beta of the Wain- Game Streaming to Canadian Xbox One wright Minor L Submitted article Soccer Asso- owners who are part of the Xbox Inside pro- Curtis Murray, Wainwright Minor ciation com- gram. The app – currently available only on Canada Soccer edy night Android phones - allows gamers to stream fundraiser on games from their home console to their that platform. Friday, Janu- ary 31. phone or tablet and play with a connected After trying out the home streaming he Wainwright Minor Soccer Bluetooth controller. I experimented around option, I’m very interested in seeing how it TAssociation is hosting a com- with it, using both Call of Duty Modern War- feels to play games over xCloud instead. The edy night in Wainwright on Fri- fare and NHL 20 as my test games, and it added latency might be a dealbreaker for day, January 31. The proceeds of this event will works very well. twitch-response games like Killer Instinct, go towards the Wainwright Mi- Adam Blank of ABComedy is The experience on WiFi was flawless, but I’d be willing to bet a tactical RPG like nor Soccer Association’s Field the headliner of the show. He though I did feel a bit at a disadvantage in Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden would play Re-development Project. This has performed at the Edmonton Call of Duty multiplayer due to the small just fine. project was started in 2019 in & Okanogan Comedy Festivals screen. Leaving the house and trying it If you’re member of the Xbox Insider pro- order to upgrade the field’s while also performing weekly while downtown was a bit more what I’d gram and have an Android tablet or phone, drainage system and facilities at West Edmonton Mall’s “Rick expected – NHL 20 felt fine, but Call of Duty be sure to try out Game Streaming and reg- Bronson’s The Comic Strip”. to provide a much better place gained a ‘heaviness’ to the controls thanks to ister for the Project xCloud beta. If nothing Adam describes his sense of hu- for players and coaches to hold latency that I wouldn’t want to deal with on else, it’s a chance to try a slew of new games mour as self-deprecating while practices/games and host future a day to day basis. without having to buy or download them – tournaments. It is expected to using audience interactions to Today they’ve announced the next step though you’ll need pretty good internet for take 5 years to complete the proj- provide a personable feel to his in the process is opening up Project xCloud it to be a good experience. ect with the final stage to be an shows. He will be joined by two to Canadians as well, with regis- upgrade to the current storage other comedians for this 18+ trations now open here: https:// facilities at the fields - including show in Wainwright. www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox- adding on washrooms - and the The event will be held at the game-streaming/project-xcloud/ addition of a playground. Total Wainwright Communiplex at register. The program will hit project costs are expected to be 7pm with cocktails to be served our shores on January 29, with it around $350,000. beginning at 6:30pm. 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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 27 Theatre 75’s annual general meeting will be held Monday January 27, 2020, backstage at the JANUARY Wainwright Communiplex Theatre at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!! For more information contact Bev at 780-806-1834 or Shelley at 780-806-3422 (AD#56890) 24 32nd annual Robbie Burns Nite sponsored by The Edgerton & District Historical Society at the Edg- erton Agricultural Hall. Happy Hour and Silent Auction at 5;30 PM Supper at 6:30 PM Ceilidh to follow. Guest entertainer - Sheldon Frissell. Tickets available at the Edgerton Village Ofﬁce - 780-755-3933 or FEBRUARY Toys and Treasures (Wainwright) 780-842-3903 Adults - $25.00 Children Under 12 - $5.00 Contact 7 & 8 Wainwright Encore presents “Tim Isberg” - on February 7 & 8, 7:30pm at the Communiplex Louise @ 780-755-2189 for more information (AD#56918) Theatre. A veteran of the Armed Forces. Tim brings his world of experiences to the stage in a beautifully 26 The Wainwright Elks Royal Purple Sunday Brunches will take place the last Sunday of the Month moving display of song and storytelling. Tickets $40 at the door. For season tickets, visit Globe Footwear. starting September 30. Excellent variety for a wonderful Sunday morning out. 9:00am-1:00pm. Age 5-10 17 Family Day Fun at Base Gym. February 17. 10am-noon. Come join us for a free morning of fun with $6, 11 and up $12.50 (Ad#52321) bouncers, crafts, games, snacks and a photo booth to celebrate Family Day! For information contact: 25 Greenshields 4-H Winter Supper. January 25, 2020. Elks Hall. Doors open at 5pm, Supper at Leah@ 780-842-1363 ext 1734 [email protected] (AD#56989) 6pm, Silent Auction. Adults-$20, Seniors/Students-$15, Children under 5-Free. Please contact Han- 23 “Hallelujah” Ham Supper at the St. Thomas Anglican Church Hall, 305-12 St, February 23, 4:30 [email protected] or any 4-H member for tickets. Event sold out last year-please purchase tickets early! - 7:00pm. Adults $15, Children 10 & under $7, Preschool Free. Come join us for the Season of Lent. (AD#56739) (AD#56951)

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