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. February 25, 2020 STRUCTURE FIRE IN THE TOWN OF ONOWAY Submitted by David Ives, Fire Chief | North West Fire Rescue - Onoway At 0058 on February 19, 2020 North West Fire - On- oway was dispatched to a structure fire - situation un- known located at 4404 52 Street, Onoway. North West Fire’s first unit was rolling two-minutes later. Continued on Page 5 WHITECOURT RCMP SEEK ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING ROBBERY SUSPECTS Submitted by White- Whitecourt RCMP are that culminated in a rob- court RCMP seeking the public’s assis- bery occurring in early Feb- tance in identifying the sus- ruary. File #: 2020-158164 pects in string of offences Continued on Page 5 Page 2 CommunityVOICE February 25, 2020 LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS IN YELLOWHEAD ELIGIBLE FOR TAX DEFERRAL Submitted by Gerald Many of the eligible re- Soroka, MP for Yellow- Gerald Soroka, Member of gions are located within head Parliament for Yellowhead, Yellowhead. The full list can is pleased to inform constit- be found at the link below: uents that livestock produc- http://www.agr.gc.ca/ ers in prescribed drought, eng/agriculture-and-cli- flood or excess moisture mate/drought-watch/live- regions will be able to de- stock-tax-deferral-pro- fer a portion of their 2019 vision/2019-list-of-pre- sale proceeds of breeding scribed-re- livestock until 2020 to help gions/?id=1563200329910 replenish the herd. For more information, see: The cost of replacing the https://www.canada.ca/ animals in 2020 will offset en/agriculture-agri-food/ the deferred income, there- news/2020/02/live- by reducing the tax burden stock-producers-re- associated with the original ceive-tax-relief-for-2019. sale. html February 25, 2020 CommunityVOICE Page 3 NOTES FROM THE ONOWAY LEGION Submitted by Richard pool tournament. Registra- 780-945-0600 or by email every Wednesday evening. Moses tion is from 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. if you have questions. Registration is at 7 pm, and before play begins at 9:30. Drop-in Weekly Pool and the balls are racked up at Ham Dinner The entry fee $15/person, Darts Clubs 7:30. Everyone is welcome, On Friday, February 28, Ira and 70% of the registration Every Tuesday evening, even non-members, and Austin and volunteers will will be given away in prizes. it’s drop-in darts, with spare no experience is necessary. serve and prepare ham with You can also register in ad- darts available if you just Cost is just $5 each week, roasted mashed potatoes. vance emailing your name, want to try it. Play begins at and the bar is always open. There’ll also be some veg- telephone number and 7 pm, but please arrive ear- Did You Know? gies served, with cheese- email address to ltv336@ lier so you can be included You don’t have to be a cake, fruit and ice cream for gmail.com. Fees will be ac- on a team. Cost is just $3 Veteran make a difference dessert. cepted upon registration at each week, plus some kind Becoming a member of the Don’t forget to book your the Onoway Legion, Branch of snack if possible. The bar Legion is the ultimate way reservation by text or phone 132, between 8:30 am and is always open. to show your gratitude and to 780-340-0760, or leave 9:15 am on tournament day. Recreational pool, playing give your support to veter- a message on the Legion Contact Larry Villneff at singles on four tables, goes ans. answering machine at 780- 967-5361. Doors open at 3, with the meal served from 6 to 7 pm. Adults pay $15; kids up to 10 years cost $9, while 5 and under are free. As usual, the bar will be open, along with the usual draw for a free meal. You’ll have a chance to buy raffle tickets on a delicious meat package, on the 50:50 draw, or the Chase the President raffle, a progressive jackpot that increases in value each week there’s no winner. Chase the President Growing! The progressive Chase the President raffle could be won every week. As of Friday, February 14, it was worth $1,428.75! There are only 11 cards left in the deck, so there could be a lucky winner anytime. Don’t miss your chance! St. Paddy’s Day Raffle Tickets are still available for the $400 liquor basket being raffled off for St. Pad- dy’s Day. Tickets cost $10 each, and are available at the Legion bar. Onoway Legion Members Notice All members are urged to attend the next general meeting on March 2. There’ll be a motion to amend the bylaws about frequency of meetings. Singles “Fun” 8-ball pool On Sat. Feb. 29, enjoy a fun Page 4 CommunityVOICE February 25, 2020 February 25, 2020 CommunityVOICE Page 5 Structure Fire in the Town of Onoway Continued from Page 1 to extinguish the remnants hurt because of the fire or North West Fire - Onoway of the building and protect the firefight. North West would like to remind every- remaining exposures. At the Fire - Onoway would like one to take care with regard Upon arrival crews found peak of engagement, North to thank its sister agencies to the use and maintenance a large un-occupied outside West Fire had four-units Lac Ste. Anne County Fire of wood-burning applianc- building (Percy’s Green- and ten-members on scene Services, Alberta Health es - especially if left unat- house) had been totally been with Lac Ste. Anne County Services, Royal Canadian tended. consumed by the flames. Fire Services assisting with Mounted Police, Atco Gas, For more information, Firefighters worked in mi- water delivery. and Fortis for their atten- contact Fire Chief Ives at nus twenty-four weather Fortunately, no one was dance and assistance. 780-777-4688. Whitecourt RCMP Seek Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspects Continued from Page 1 Sometime later, Police re- court RCMP are seeking plate CBZ1880. sponded to a Robbery at the the public’s assistance to If you have any infor- Eagle River Casino where identify these two suspects mation regarding this oc- On February 3rd, 2020 two suspects drove a vehi- and locate the two stolen currence, please contact in the early morning, Po- cle through the doors of the vehicles. The first vehicle Whitecourt detachment at lice received multiple calls casino and then threatened sought is a black 2006 GMC (780) 778-5454 or your lo- for service relating to the an employee while stealing Sierra 3500 that was stolen cal police. If you wish to theft or attempted theft of an ATM. The suspects re- displaying Alberta licence remain anonymous, you vehicles and ATMs in the moved the ATM and depart- plate BKY0083, it has an can contact Crime Stoppers Whitecourt area. Police ed but due to business prac- 11-inch lift, 38-inch tires, at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), first responded to a conve- tices the ATM did not have cracked windshield and online at www.P3Tips.com nience store where suspects any cash inside. light bar installed between (http://www.p3tips.com) or attempted to steal an ATM; Police believe these and the fog lights. The sec- by using the “P3 Tips” app however, they were unsuc- other occurrences are con- ond vehicle is a white 2011 available through the Apple cessful due to security mea- nected. Surveillance images Ford F-350 that was stolen App or Google Play Store. sures. were obtained and White- displaying Alberta licence Page 6 CommunityVOICE February 25, 2020 FIVE ALBERTA ARTISTS GATHER TO SHARE THEIR SONGS AND STORIES Ryan Langlois Hosts Horizon Stage’s Inaugural Singer Songwriter Night on Saturday, March 7 Submitted by Horizon Langlois, this Singer Song- ing stories through mu- nominations, and second Stage writer Night will feature a sic. In the tradition of the place in the Project Wild panel of four guest artists world-famous songwriter Country Artist Develop- Enjoy an intimate evening - Mark Times, Hannah Gaz- rounds of Nashville, and ment Program in 2018. He exploring the art and craft so, Maddison Krebs, and many festival side-stages, is a barstool balladeer who of songwriting. Hosted by Martin Kerr - all of whom each will share backstories can turn ordinary moments Alberta songwriter Ryan are passionate about tell- and insight into their writ- into lessons in wisdom and ing process. Each will play a grace. Every time he takes few of their favourite songs, the stage, he gives all he has and will be challenged to to offer, and something spe- perform a cover of some- cial happens. one else’s work in their own Hannah Gazso is a 16 year stripped-down style. Singer old singer-songwriter from Songwriter Night with Ryan Ardrossan. Her passion Langlois at Horizon Stage lies in storytelling, and she on Saturday, March 7 prom- loves to share her music ises to be filled with laugh- with anyone who will lis- ter, behind-the-scenes ten. She has a homegrown turmoil, and vulnerability coffeehouse country style – any of which can be the that is sure to catch your basis of a good song. attention. Back from her The former lead singer of third trip to Nashville, she The Boom Chucka Boys, is looking forward to what Ryan Langlois’ solo career this year will bring her! has earned him three Al- berta Country Music Award Continued on Page 9 February 25, 2020 CommunityVOICE Page 7 BARRHEAD RCMP REPORT Courtesy of ceived six theft complaints 2 a trailer and two snow ma- staff and a customer and R.W.