Serving: Alberta Beach, Barrhead, Calahoo, Cherhill, Darwell, Glenevis, Gunn, Lac Ste. Anne County, Mayerthorpe, Onoway, Rich Valley, Rochfort Bridge, Sangudo, Whitecourt, Spruce Grove and Stony Plain. June 22, 2021 CADET LEAGUE AWARD Submitted by Yvonne Slemko Both Yvonne and Terry were nominated secretly to receive the ACLC 50th Anniversary certificate and coin. There were only 50 certificates and coins given out throughout Alberta and this is only one way that the Army Cadet League of Can- ada can recognize the ded- ication of their volunteer- ism. Thank you very much! Left to right: Yvonne Slemko, Ian McDermid, CD With the Army (photo taken June 17, 2021) Cadet League of Canada – Alberta Branch and Terry Slemko. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Submitted by Wayne The casino is an excellent even though it came with Sydor fund raising opportunity for very short notice. us that only comes around If you are able to help The Alberta Beach Museum once every four years. please contact us by phone is looking for volunteers to That is why when covid at 780-924-2140 or by email help us work the casino in St. restrictions were lifted we at albertabeachmuseum@ Albert on June 26th and 27th. grabbed the opportunity gmail.com ONOWAY LEGION NEWS Submitted by Richard essary – text or call Scott run from 9 am to 4 pm to Moses at 780-991-6777. The menu raise funds for the Lest We will be linguini with seafood Forget concert in Novem- Re-opening Dinner sauce, summer salad and ber. Donations of garage The Legion’s first dinner dessert. sale items will be welcome. will be served on Friday, Garage Sale Planned Contact Joanne or Neil at June 25, but only for 35 Don’t miss the outdoor 587-785-3080 if you have diners. That means reser- garage sale at the Legion something to contribute. vations by June 23 are nec- on Saturday, June 26. It will Continued on Page 5 Page 2 CommunityVOICE June 22, 2021 COUNTY NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Submitted by Lac Ste. all of the 2021 graduates for again supplying all graduating Anne County their hard work and dedication students with a free ice cream in achieving this milestone cone – we sincerely appreciate COUNTY ADMIN OFFICE goal. Wishing you the very best your kindness and generosity. REOPENS FOR BUSINESS. on all your future endeavours! WEED INSPECTION ACTIV- County-managed facilities CONGRATULATIONS 2021 ITIES CONTINUE. The Agri- have moved to in-person ser- LITTLE GRADUATES. On be- cultural Services department vice delivery in alignment half of the Onoway Playschool continues its weed & crop with Stage 2 of the Province’s program, Community Services inspection program within Open for Summer Plan. The would like to congratulate all Lac Ste. Anne County. If you County administration office the 2021 Playschool Graduates, have any questions about the has resumed its regular busi- heading off to Kindergarten in program, contact the Agricul- ness hours of Monday to Fri- September. We hope you en- tural Services Department at day from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm joyed your time in our program 780.785.3411 or AgServices@ (including lunch hour). Even – we will miss you! Thank you LSAC.ca. Visit LSAC.ca/weeds though mandatory restrictions to our Playschool staff, Vivian for County weed control up- are being safely eased as vac- McDonald and Sheila Albert- dates and resources. cine targets are reached and son, as well as Michelle Bass SHARE THE MOTORWAYS hospitalizations decline, safe- (EA from OES) and Taryn Mon- THIS SEASON. A friendly re- ty protocols like face cover- teith (Community Services minder that there is an in- ings and social distancing will Coordinator) for making the crease of mowers, sprayers continue to be in effect inside June 11, 2021 drive-thru grad and farming equipment on the County facilities until further so memorable for the excited region’s roadways. Keep your notice. students. A huge shout out to distance from farm equipment CONGRATULATIONS TO the Onoway & District Agricul- on roadways, drive the appro- THE MAYERTHORPE AND tural Society for permitting us priate speed limit, and stick to ONOWAY HIGH SCHOOL to use the arena parking lot to your side of the road — espe- GRADUATING CLASSES OF host the celebration this year. cially on curves and hills. Visit 2021. Lac Ste. Anne County It worked fantastic! And finally, LSAC.ca/agriculture for more Council, Administration, and extra big thanks to Rocky at the farm transport safety tips. Staff would like to congratulate Onoway Burger Baron for once June 22, 2021 CommunityVOICE Page 3 MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY SERVICE TO VISIT ALEXANDER FIRST NATION Submitted by Alberta trailer will be stationed Alberta communities where Test is taking a number of Health Services at Alexander First Nation mammography is not read- precautions to ensure the Health Services on July 8 ily available. safety of our clients and Women ages 50-74 — the and 9, 2021. Appointments A mammogram is an X-ray staff. Details will be shared group most at risk of devel- are required. Residents can of the breast and has prov- when you call to book your oping breast cancer — will book an appointment or en to be the most effective appointment. have local access to mam- learn more about the pro- way to detect breast cancer. Visit https://screeningfor- mography services when gram by calling 1-800-667- Early detection allows for a life.ca/breast/screen-test- the Alberta Health Services 0604. greater number of options mobile-clinics/ for more Screen Test program arrives Screen Test is improving for treatment and a better information and a complete in the community. access to cancer screening chance of survival. listing of Screen Test mobile A mobile mammography for hundreds of women in Due to COVID-19, Screen sites. Page 4 CommunityVOICE June 22, 2021 June 22, 2021 CommunityVOICE Page 5 RCMP INVESTIGATE FIREARMS INCIDENT & SEEK DASH CAM FOOTAGE Submitted by Fox Creek incident. Alta., and he is facing the fol- however, was unable to meet RCMP On June 17, 2021, the Fox lowing charges: bail and remains in custody Creek RCMP with the assis- • Point a firearm awaiting his next scheduled On June 16, 2021, at approx- tance of Greenview Search • Theft under $5,000 appearing in Fox Creek Pro- imately 7:30 p.m., Fox Creek and Rescue (SAR), conduct- • Unauthorized possession vincial Court on June 28, 2021. RCMP received a 911 call of ed a search in a new location of a firearm Fox Creek RCMP are seek- an erratic driver where a pertaining the outstanding • Possession of a controlled ing dash cam footage from firearm had been involved in firearm. The Greenview SAR substance (Cocaine) anyone who was in the area of an interaction sometime be- was successful in locating • Mischief under $5,000 Highway 43 and Little Smokey tween 7-7:30 p.m., in the area the firearm—that was subse- Following a judicial hear- General Store on June 16, of Highway 43. Fox Creek quently seized by police. ing, Landsverk was released 2021, between the hours of RCMP with the assistance of Fox Creek RCMP, at approx- on cash bail with conditions; 6:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. RCMP Police Dog Service but imately 8:45 p.m., arrested a were unable to locate a fire- 29-year-old male, Blaine Clif- arm believed to be used in this ford Landsverk, of Duffield, Onoway Legion News Continued from Page 1 memberships will also be sold at the Garage Sale on June 26. Memberships Available Did You Know? Because the legion has All proceeds from the been closed, it has been various raffles and draws difficult for members to re- at the Legion are governed new their memberships, or by AGLC regulations. That transfer from other branch- means they can only be es. Those memberships will used for specific things, and be available at the bar when can’t be part of general rev- the legion is open, and enue. Page 6 CommunityVOICE June 22, 2021 EASING BORDER MEASURES FOR TRAVELLERS ENTERING CANADA Submitted by Gerald So- sures for travellers entering take a COVID-19 test on day- nated can be found at: roka, MP for Yellowhead Canada begins on July 5, 2021 8. In addition, fully vaccinated Backgrounder: Phase 1 of at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Fully vacci- travellers arriving by air will easing border measures for Gerald Soroka, Member of nated travellers who are per- not be required to stay at a travellers entering Canada - Parliament for Yellowhead, mitted to enter Canada will government-authorized hotel. Canada.ca wishes to advise that the first not be subject to the federal Further details for those fully phase to easing border mea- requirement to quarantine or vaccinated or not fully vacci- EDSON MAINLINE EXPANSION PROJECT APPROVED WITH 25 CONDITIONS Submitted by Gerald So- roka, MP for Yellowhead OTTAWA: Gerald Soroka, Member of Parliament for Yel- lowhead, is pleased to advise that Natural Resources Can- ada has announced approval of the NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) Edson Mainline Expansion Project with 25 conditions. This decision was based on facts, science, Indig- enous knowledge, the public interest and careful consider- ation of the concerns of po- tentially impacted Indigenous communities. In addition to the 24 con- ditions recommended by the Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator (CER), the Government of Canada has added a new condition in di- rect response to concerns raised by Indigenous groups. The proponent is required to provide funding to Indigenous groups to support their active participation in the ongoing regulatory process and to re- port on its engagement with Indigenous groups.