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A number of schools used a staggered return-to- school approach, with half of the students begin- ning their school year on Wednesday and the rest on Thursday. The Buffalo Trail Public Schools’ back to school plan includes a number of health and safety mea- sures, as students return to the classroom cautious of COVID-19. Masks are mandatory for students on busses as per the provincial health order. Visitors must As students received instruction on the newest school wear masks inside the school and complete the procedures at WES (pictured above), Wainwright Fire & BTPS COVID screening app. Staff and students Rescue members reminded motorists to drive safetly in will have daily screening and must stay home school zones as the new school year begins (below). when sick. Enhanced hygiene and cleaning pro- tocols will also be in place. Although some students waiting to enter the school building at Wainwright Elementary School on Wednesday morning said they would rather still be in bed, the excitement could be felt around the school yard as parents dropped off their children for their first day of school. Wainwright Fire & Rescue were on hand at all the schools in Wainwright to remind motorists to follow the proper speed limit now that school has As of Wednesday, September 1, all school zones in Photo: Zak begun and school zone speed limits are 30 km/h Wainwright now have a reduced speed limit between McLachlan between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EDGE 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Please drive slow and safe when passing through school zones. Nordstrom Dental changed its Name to “We love to make you smile” Accepting New Patients!! (780) 842-6838 Same Great professional service, Same Great team! 2 EDGE | Wainwright, AB | September 3, 2021 Irma School celebrates their Class of 2021 with graduation ceremony Zak McLachlan [email protected] rma School held their graduation cer- Iemony for the Class of 2021 on Friday, August 27, in the school’s gymnasium. The ceremony, which is normally held in late May, was postponed until the end of summer this year because of the pandemic. Family, friends and teachers gath- ered at the school gymnasium as the graduates celebrated their achieve- ments with a special day in their finest attire. The seven-graduate class, includ- ing valedictorian Jaida Fuder, Destiny Fuder, Donna Bagga, Lincoln Glover, Emily Larson, Skyla Leblanc and Gabe Gosselin, chose “And so, the adventure begins” as their graduation theme this year. In her valedictorian speech, Fuder gave thanks and praise to those who have helped the graduates along their journey and prepared them for the ad- The Irma School Class of 2021 celebrated venture ahead. their graduation on Friday, August 27. Pic- tured above and bottom right, Jaida Fuder “As we fly away from the nest, we gives her valedictorian speech. Pictured top wish to recognize all of the people right, from left, are graduates Skyla Leblanc, who’ve played a role in our develop- Emily Larson, Lincoln Glover, Donna Bagga, ment and thank them for their support Jaida Fuder and Destiny Fuder. Missing from and nurturement. You have construct- the photo is graduate Gabe Gosselin. Submitted photos ed our wings that will carry us into the future and allow us to enjoy the adven- I want to give a special thanks to the ture that awaits,” she said. parents for both figuratively and liter- “To the teachers and staff at Irma ally giving us gas to travel to new plac- school who have created a nurtur- es. The road we have traveled thus far ing environment, we will continue to has had its fair share of potholes and uphold the values you have instilled speed bumps. We’ve made mistakes, in us, and we will always cherish the but we are fortunate enough to be memories we have created together. raised in an environment that forgives “And as we merge into the real world, our mistakes.” EDGE Third vaccine doses NOW OPEN available September 1 IN OUR NEW See News LOCATION! ? 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The recipient will be contacted by the Flower Cart to pick up their rose. EDGE | Wainwright, AB | September 3, 2021 3 Town asks for vandalism to cease at Bevan’s Park Zak McLachlan paired the netting numerous times, but [email protected] each time it is repaired, it is once again cut and torn by the unknown vandals. he Town of Wainwright is asking The new volleyball net in the Be- Tresidents in the Bevan’s Park area to van’s Park area was also vandalized keep an eye out for vandalism and sus- earlier this summer, as the netting was picious activity. cut similar to the soccer nets. The Parks For the past couple months, the and Recreation Department fixed that Town’s Parks and Recreation Depart- damage, and so far it has been undam- ment has been dealing with vandalism aged since. to the soccer nets in the area. The de- “We ask anyone who sees any sus- partment installed new netting on the picious activity over there to call the soccer nets in Bevan’s Park, only for the Town Office or the RCMP,” said Parks netting to be continuously vandalized and Recreation Director, Scott Walker. by unknown individuals. “We want all kids to be able to utilize Town staff as well as respectful users the spaces and not worry about having The netting on the soccer nets at Bevan’s Park has been continuously Submitted photo to get all that stuff vandalized.” vandalized this summer, and the Town of Wainwright is asking those who of the soccer fields in the park have re- see any suspicious activity in the area to report it to the Town Office or EDGE Wainwright RCMP as soon as possible. MD Transportation and Utilities reported activities Selling Farm Land, It’s All We Do to Council $49,588 in SLR Roger Holmes [email protected] orking on rail Wcrossings The Director of Trans- portation for the MD of Wainwright, Preston Iver- Chauvin Stand Up Triple son, reported to Council on 3 quarters For Sale Oct 13, 2021 Chauvin, AB Tuesday, August 17, that they are adding gravel to 3 contiguous Quarters selling as one Parcel near the Village of about 14 rail crossings in Chauvin, AB. With massive SLR and the potential for significant the MD to help smooth the crop rental income, this opportunity is one you will not want to driving transition across miss! See Website for Starting Bids. the tracks. He noted they will be working with CN British Columbia | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba Rail to coordinate the work. Winter coming Iverson reported they This pump house in Fabyan currently con- Photo: Roger are getting ready to mix tains only one pump to supply water to Holmes road salt for the 2021-2022 the community.