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eXtraVol. 8 No. 27 Morinville - Redwater May 20, 2020

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The Canadian ForcesSnowbirds perform anaerobatics show overMorinville on May 15 aspart of the morale-building cross-countrytour during the COVID-19pandemic. Two days later one of theCT-114 Tutor jets used bythe Snowbirds crashedcrashed shortly aftertaking off from Kamloops,BC.

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The Government of Alberta isprioritizing safety as it carefullybegins to relaunch theprovincial economy.

More than $13 billion hasbeen committed to theprovince’s comprehensivepandemic response asAlbertans are encouraged tosupport local businesses in asafe and responsible way.

Provincial response toCOVID-19 outbreak, May 10 – 16:Stage one of Alberta’s

relaunch strategy gradually liftsrestrictions to support theeconomy and get Albertansback to work while remainingvigilant in the fight againstCOVID-19 (May 13).

New online CORE hub to co-ordinate community servicesfor older Albertans and seniorsduring the pandemic andbeyond (May 10).

Online resources to supportbusinesses reopening duringstage one of the relaunch andkeep staff and customers safeat alberta.ca/biz-connect.aspx(May 11).

Increased funding for theCommunity Initiatives ProgramOperating grant to help front-line non-profits continue caringfor vulnerable Albertans duringthe outbreak (May 12).

Information resources onnon-medical masks, includinghow to use them and what toconsider when making orbuying them, available online(May 14).

New funding for emergencysocial services such as foodbanks and support centres toaddress the social well-beingof those most affected byCOVID-19, including seniorsand other vulnerable groups(May 15).

Limits extended for outsidegatherings to a maximum of 50

people. Physical distancingmeasures continue betweenpeople from differenthouseholds (May 15).

Protecting the supply chainby safely resuming limited roadtests for commercial carriers(May 15).

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The Royal Alberta Museumreopened on May 16, and theRoyal Tyrrell Museum ofPalaeontology is reopening on May22.

The Alberta government’srelaunch strategy puts safety firstand Albertans are asked tocontinue to take the properprecautions and follow public healthguidelines when visiting museums.

“We know Albertans are cravingthose regular activities, like goingout to museums, and weunderstand how important it is forpeople to safely get back to theireveryday lives. We are excited thatthis can be a part of the transitionfor Albertans. Our museums arefollowing cleaning guidelines andcapacity limits, as well as informingvisitors how they can participate sowe can make this a successfulrelaunch,” states Leela SharonAheer, Minister of Culture,Multiculturalism and Status ofWomen.

Changes to keep visitors andstaff safe

Visitors are encouraged to go tothe museums’ websites andpurchase pre-booked, timed ticketsfor their visit. Timed tickets will helpstagger visitors entering themuseums and help meet the newreduced capacity limits. Visitors willnot be able to enter the museumswithout pre-booking.

Both museums’ reopening plansinclude reduced operating hoursand reduced capacity limits in theirgalleries. Distancing measures,more access to hand sanitizers andnew procedures for staff will helpkeep the museums safe for all.

Visitors are encouraged to visitthe museums’ websites for moreinformation about their reopening,the status of galleries (for example,the Children’s Gallery at the RoyalAlberta Museum and the LearningLounge at the Royal TyrrellMuseum will be closed), as well asthe guidelines all visitors shouldfollow.

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YOUR OWN PRIVATE 5 ACRES WITH UTILITIESCampgrounds closed? Buy your ownprivate, gorgeous 5 Acre treed yardsite withpower and gas just about 1/8 mile off thehighway and about an hour north of

Edmonton, near Thorhild. Beautiful large mature trees surroundthe parcel of land with an open clearing facing south which has abeautiful view of the surrounding countryside while blocking the nwwinds and offering lots of privacy. Weekend getaway, live therewith your tiny home or build your dream home. Only $59,900. CallHeather for more information.

10 ACRES WITH SHOP AND ALL UTILITIESBeautiful 10 ac mature yardsite with40'x30' metal clad shop withconcrete floor, older hip roof barnwith new metal roof & several otherbuildings. Power, gas, a well & septic

all ready for you to build your dream home or bring in a mobilehome. Located just 12 miles NW of Thorhild. Great weekendgetaway or future home. The adjoining 150 ac is also for sale if alarger property is wanted. $124,900. Call Heather to view.

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP ON 9.09 ACRES BY WASKATENAU

3+1 bdrm bungalow with m/f laundry.Upgrades in the past 11 years includegourmet kitchen with industrial gas stovewith 2 ovens, island with granite, loads of

counter & storage space, hardwood, ceramic & carpet flooring,central air, furnace, HWT, metal roof, insulation upgrade & bathrenos. Bsmt partially finished just a few years ago with FR,bedroom & 2 pce ensuite. 32'x24' det’d garage with 2 carports,storage sheds, chicken coop, garden shed & 11 yr old metal clad80'x40' shop (one third heated with concrete floor, the remaindercold storage). Gorgeous yardsite, paved driveway, surrounded bylarge, mature shelterbelt. City water, flower beds, garden spot,shrubs complete this property. Adjacent to Waskatenau with lessthan 1/2 mile of gravel and a quick drive to Redwater or FortSaskatchewan. $424, 900. Call Heather to view.

AFFORDABLE HOUSE IN THORHILD Good solid 2 bedroom home with windows,furnace, HWT, metal roof, electrical & stuccoall replaced in about 2003 to 2006. There isoriginal hardwood flooring in the LR &bedrooms. A little paint & refinishing of the

hardwood will make this a great home. Full unfinished basementoffers lots of storage space. There is storage shed which could bea small detached garage & lots of room for a garden, park an RVor build a new garage. Good location in the Hamlet of Thorhild,close to shopping, for this very affordable home. Only $69,900.Call Heather to view.

150 ACRES OF GRAIN LAND IN THORHILDGreat opportunity here to increase yourgrain land holdings or build your dreamhome and start your own farm. 150 acres ofgood productive soil. Approximately 100acres open grain land and the remainder is

natural bush areas. Small dugout on property. Power runs alongthe road in front of most of this quarter. Land could be subdividedagain. Located about 12 miles NW of Thorhild. Adjoining 10 acreyardsite with shop and utilities is also for sale. $335,000. CallHeather for more info.

LAND OF ALL SIZES• 135’x42’ serviced mobile home lot in Thorhild - $13,900• 10,000 sq ft commercial lot in Legal - $69,900• 5 Ac with Power and Gas near Thorhild - $59,900.• 160 Ac grainland between Morinville & St Albert - $799,900.

• 3 quarters of good quality farm land in the Abee area. $1,500,000.

Call Heather or Glenn for more info on any of these

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HALF MILE OF LAKEFRONTON HALF MOON LAKE

A rare opportunity for a one of a kindproperty! A half mile of lakefront onsouth side of Half Moon Lake, only ahalf hour north of Edmonton.Swimming, boating, fishing, hunting,

snowmobiling, horseback riding right on your doorstep. 78.63acs is bordered on north side by lake & on south side by crownland. Property is mostly treed with lots of cleared trailsthroughout. 1422 sq ft home was built in 2009 & could be usedas weekend getaway or year round home. There is one bdrm onmain floor & second bdrm on upper floor. There is a fullunfinished bsmt that could easily be developed if more space isneeded. There is an insulated 50'x30' shop & 200'x80' indoorriding arena with 40'x20' attached barn & 60'x20' covered leanto. Property is all set up on solar with a back up generator.$1,390,000. Call Heather for more info.

HOUSE AND SHOP IN THORHILD Well maintained original owner, 3+1bedroom, 1024 sq ft bungalow and shopon 130'x100' lot in Thorhild. Basementhas just been reno’d and has a secondkitchen, family room, bedroom, laundry

area and 3 pce bath. The 43'x26' metal clad shop is heated withboth a gas furnace and wood stove. Two 10'x10' doors and highceilings offer room to park an RV or truck. The yard features abuilt in brick bbq, back deck, huge garden area, RV hookup foryour guests, lots of parking and grass. A great property withroom for everything. Rent out bsmt for extra income. $175,000.Call Heather to view.

ONLY $64,900 IN THORHILDVery cute & well kept 2 bdrmmanufactured home on its own lot inThorhild. No lot rental fees. Upgradesin past few years include furnace, HWT,

shingles & some flooring. Private fenced yard is at the end of cul-de-sac so there's very little traffic. Greenhouse & two storagesheds complete property. Thorhild is about 45 min N ofEdmonton & only about 20 min to Redwater where there is ahospital. Just about everything you need is here includingdentist, grocery store, hardware store, gas stations, medicaloffice with nurse practitioner & even outdoor swimming pool.This home is in move in condition! Call Heather to view.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITYIN THORHILD

Triplex with two 2 bedroom suites & one3 bedroom site. It sits on 100' x 130' lotwith two double det’d garages. Only 20

min to Redwater which has NWR & many other industries in theHeartland Industrial Area. Seller was getting around $2500 amonth rent. $158,800 Call Heather to view.

LEGAL 2 STOREY WITH ATTACHED SHOP2400 sq ft 4 bedroom, 3 bath two storey builtin 2008 with attached 1200 sq ft heated shopall on 2.47 acres just ½ mile off pavement,just a few miles NW of Legal. This greathome features an open kitchen/LR with wood

burning stove & garden doors to a wrap around deck, laundry, officespace in a large back entrance, utility room, 3 pce bath & one bed onmain floor. Upper floor features a large MB with huge walk in closet &3 pce ensuite, two additional beds, a 4 pce bath & a huge FR. Theattached shop has radiant heat, 220', surface mount electrical, water,air compressor lines, & one 14' high overhead door & one 10'overhead door. Acreage has many rows of mature, planted treessurrounding it for privacy. There is a great garden spot, storage sheds& plenty of room for a few animals. $449,900. Call Glenn to view.

3 ACRES IN BUSBY The convenience of city water &community sewer but privacy of 3 ac atend of a dead end road in Busby withmany mature trees. In about 2004 two

mobile homes were moved here & placed on metal screw piles &almost completely renovated. New windows, flooring, kitchencabinets, new pre-finished drywall, wood stove, vinyl siding &metal roof were installed. In 2014 one furnace was replaced &HWTs are only 2 years old. Cute country home featuring largeopen kitchen/LR with wood stove, 3 bdrms, 2 baths & large FR(that leads to back covered deck). Fenced yard, 2 storage sheds& plenty of room to build garage. Busby is a great place to raisea family with a good school & playground just a few steps fromthis home. Active community with lots of family functions. CallHeather to view. $199,900.

CUTE AFFORDABLE THORHILD HOMEThis extremely cute 900 sq ft 1 bedroom homehas been substantially upgraded in the pastcouple of years but has maintained much of its

original character. A second bedroom could be made quite easily byadding a wall. Features include original hardwood flooring, someoriginal antique trim around the doors, wood stove, updated kitchenwith island & main floor laundry. HWT was replaced in about 2017 &in the past two years there have been major upgrades includingshingles, furnace, paint, all new bath with deep soaker tub, vinylplank flooring in kitchen & bath, windows, kitchen sink & backsplash.There is a partial bsmt with a 4 pce bath, furnace area, storage space& crafts area. Huge 66'x125' fenced yard with garden spot, fire pit,and new deck and pergola. $72,900. Call Heather to view.

40 ACRES OF NATIVE BUSH LAND Nature lover or hunter's delight just about 20min north of Edmonton. 40.28 ac of nativeforest with an older double wide

manufactured home & a tiny house. Main home has had someupgrades over the years including siding, windows, furnace &flooring. It features a huge back entrance, large LR & kitchen/diningarea, good size MB with walk in closet & 3 pce ensuite along withtwo additional bdrms. Tiny house has power & is heated with woodstove. Great start to a hobby farm with greenhouse & lots of pensfor chickens, turkeys or quail. Perfect weekend getaway or buildyour dream home. $259,900. Call Glenn to view.

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Alberta’s COVID-19 hospitalization ratesremain low with 60 people in hospital as of May16, eight of whom are in intensive care. In total,5,377 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. One more Albertan has died.

•72 new cases have been reported, bringingthe number of total active cases to 1,084.

•Cases have been identified in all zonesacross the province:

•876 active cases and 3,553 recovered casesin the Calgary zone

•111 active cases and 1,078 recovered casesin the South zone

•60 active cases and 446 recovered cases inthe Edmonton zone

•17 active cases and 196 recovered cases inthe North zone

•13 active cases and 85 recovered cases inthe Central zone

•Seven active cases and 19 recovered casesin zones yet to be confirmed

•There have been 630 cases to date with anunknown exposure.

•There have been 193,098 people tested forCOVID-19 and a total of 209,317 testsperformed by the lab. In the last 24 hours,4,594 tests have been completed.

•The total deaths are 126: 90 in the Calgaryzone; 15 in the North zone; 12 in the Edmontonzone; eight in the South zone; and one in theCentral zone.

•There are 97 active cases and 586 recoveredcases at continuing care facilities; 92 residentsat these facilities have died.

COVID-19IN ALBERTA,STATISTICALLY


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REOPENINGTO PROVIDE

ROUTINEDENTAL

PROCEDURESWe are open for routine dental procedures.

We have adapted to protect staff & patients against COVID-19.

Expect plenty of protective gear and other safety measures the next time you visit our office.

For office visits, patients will also have new protocols to follow. Expect day of health checks and temperaturereadings before appointments; there will be hand sanitizer and we encourage patients to wear a mask to theirappointment amongst other things.

Just like the grocery store, the dental office is now a place where you go alone. To prevent contamination andthe inadvertent spread of the virus, we can no longer welcome anyone into our waiting room who isn’t there tosee the dentist or hygienist.

Our objective is to have both patients and staff remain safe and healthy when they attend our office.

Thank you to all for being so understanding in these new and trying times.

Please call 780-656-3557 Smoky Lake or 780-398-3773 Thorhild for appointments.

Kee Tas Kee Now Sawmill Ltd. has been awardedadditional timber. The award of a deciduous timberallocation to Kee Tas Kee Now Sawmill Ltd. (KSL) isexpected to create up to 20 permanent jobs, includingprofessionals, heavy equipment operators, log truckdrivers and labourers.

With two coniferous timber quotas already in place,KSL has proven to be a responsible timber quotaholder. This will be KSL’s first deciduous timber quota,giving them the rights to deciduous timber, such asaspen and balsam poplar, within the S10 ForestManagement Unit (FMU) about 330 kilometres north ofEdmonton.

As part of their bid, KSL demonstrated the expectedbenefits to Alberta’s Indigenous and non-Indigenouscommunities, economic benefits for the province, anda commitment to forest management planningactivities.

“The competitive timber allocation process is a greatexample of how we’re opening Alberta’s forest sectorfor business. We’re committed to providing our forestcompanies with long-term access to a secure andsustainable fibre supply as part of the Forest JobsAction Plan. We’re excited to work with KSL on thisopportunity,” states Devin Dreeshen, Minister ofAgriculture and Forestry.

"On behalf of the Kee Tas Kee Now Sawmill Ltd., wewould like to thank Alberta Agriculture and Forestryregarding the new S10 Deciduous Timber Allocation inS10 FMU. As KSL is owned and operated by four FirstNations communities – Loon River, Whitefish Lake,Woodland Cree and Lubicon Lake –the opportunities and benefits thatthis will bring to the region will besignificant. The ownership of thisDTA will provide permanent jobs,training opportunities and economicbenefits that will be felt across theregion as we manage this timberresource that we all grew up in. Bybeing involved in the forestmanagement operations from theground level and the development ofthe FMU requirements, we canbalance the spiritual and culturalsensitive areas and items whileblending it with sustainable forestharvesting practices and economicalbenefits to the region," state ChiefAlbert Thunder, Whitefish Lake FirstNation - #459, Chief Billy JoeLaboucan, Lubicon Lake First Nation- #453, Chief Ivan Sawan, LoonRiver First Nation - #476 and ChiefIssac Laboucan-Avirom, WoodlandCree First Nation - #474.

This timber quota is also expectedto bolster new economicopportunities for the First Nationsthat own Kee Tas Kee Now SawmillLtd., potentially including a newlogging and transport company inwhich KSL will be a key partner.

FIRST NATIONS BUSINESS

AWARDED ADDITIONAL TIMBER


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place, Albertans can and shouldconfidently support Albertabusinesses as the provincegradually relaunches the economy.

“As we continue to carefullyrelaunch our economy, the safety ofAlbertans remains our top priority.Alberta businesses havedemonstrated great resiliencethrough this pandemic. Now it istime to show them our support. Iencourage all Albertans to go outand support local businesses in asafe and responsible way. We allhave a role to play in supporting ourprovince’s economic well-being,while remaining vigilant in the fightagainst COVID-19. With care andcommon sense, we will be able tomove steadily and safely throughthe stages of our relaunch strategy,”states Jason Kenney, Premier.

Stage one of Alberta’s relaunchstrategy puts safety first asrestrictions are gradually lifted.

Calgary and Brooks will see aslightly more gradual reopening,taking into account higher casenumbers in these two communities,to balance public safety with theneed to get businesses open andservices restored for Albertans.

“Thanks to the sacrificesAlbertans have made, much of theprovince has been successful atflattening the curve. Yet, I know theidea of relaunching our economyevokes strong emotions for many ofus. It is OK to feel anxious, but wemust move forward for our collectivehealth and well-being. Shopspecifically for what you need, notjust to browse. Take appropriateprecautions, stay home if you aresick and look out for each other.Together, we can successfully moveforward in a gradual and thoughtfulmanner,” states Dr. Deena Hinshaw,Chief Medical Officer of Health.

With enhanced testing capacityand contact tracing ability, along

with a rapid response plan in placein the event of possible outbreaks,the province is ready to take thefirst incremental steps to reopensome businesses and services.

Stage one – all areas of Albertaexcept cities of Calgary and Brooks

With increased infectionprevention and control measures tominimize the risk of increasedtransmission of infections, somebusinesses and facilities can start toresume operations on May 14 in allareas except the cities of Calgaryand Brooks:

•Retail businesses, such asclothing, furniture and bookstores.All vendors at farmers markets willalso be able to operate.

•Museums and art galleries. •Daycares and out-of-school care

with limits on occupancy. •Hairstyling and barbershops. •Cafés, restaurants, pubs and

bars will be permitted to reopen fortable service only at 50 per cent

capacity. •Day camps, including summer

school, will be permitted with limitson occupancy.

•Post-secondary institutions willcontinue to deliver courses;however, there will be moreflexibility to include in-persondelivery once the existing healthorder prohibiting in-person classesis lifted.

•Places of worship and funeralservices, if they follow specificguidance already online.

The resumption of somescheduled, non-urgent surgeries willcontinue gradually.

Regulated health professions arepermitted to offer services as longas they continue to follow approvedguidelines set by their professionalcolleges.

In Calgary and Brooks, therelaunch will be gradual over 18days due to higher COVID-19cases.

ALBERTANS CAN CONFIDENTLY

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agreement with the federalgovernment is a major step towardproviding Alberta’s oil and gasindustry a single set of strong rulesto reduce methane emissions andprotect the environment.

Without this agreement, federalrules would remain in effect in theprovince indefinitely, meaningproducers would need to adhere totwo sets of overlapping methanereduction rules. Now, the processto stand down federal regulationsin Alberta can begin, allowing theprovince to build on an alreadyexcellent history of reducingemissions utilizing local expertise.

The preliminary agreementfollows several years ofnegotiations and confirms Alberta’sregulatory framework will achievethe same emissions reductions asthe federal regulation by 2025.Further, the provincial approach isexpected to exceed the reductionsof the federal regulation by 2030.The flexibility and innovationallowed in Alberta’s regulatoryframework means industry canachieve emissions reductions in amore cost-effective manner andwith more certainty around theregulatory process.

“This agreement representsfurther proof that environmentaland economic outcomes go handin hand. It is a further testament toAlberta’s strong tradition ofregulatory excellence and anothersuccessful example of the provinceretaining our own jurisdiction overour regulatory processes. Ourlarge industries have consistentlydemonstrated that emissionsreduction can be achieved throughinnovation and we will continue tosupport this approach,” statesJason Nixon, Minister ofEnvironment and Parks.

“As we make plans for economicrecovery and set a course for ourprovince’s future prosperity, it iscritical for industry to have theregulatory certainty needed tooperate and further invest inAlberta. This preliminaryagreement will give Alberta theability to achieve methaneemission reductions through one ofthe strongest regulatory systems inthe world,” states Sonya Savage,Minister of Energy.

“The preliminary agreement isgood news for Alberta’s oil andnatural gas producers. It willreduce the administrative burdenon companies and give them asingle framework for tacklingmethane emissions when theagreement is finalized. Theprovincial framework supports aflexible, results-oriented approachto reducing emissions whilestimulating technology andinnovation essential to meeting ourenvironmental performance goalsat this critical time. CAPP believesprovincial regulators are bestpositioned to ensure efficient andeffective regulation of methaneemissions. We also seeintergovernmental collaboration toreduce regulatory duplication ascritical to both environmentalperformance and economic

recovery. Our country has some ofthe most stringent regulatorystandards for methane emissionsand our upstream oil and naturalgas industry remains committed toachieving the federal methaneemissions reduction targets,” statesTim McMillan, president and CEO,Canadian Association of PetroleumProducers.

“We’re very pleased to see theGovernment of Alberta is workingwith the federal government tostreamline regulations, especiallynow when administrative andfinancial resources are at all-timelows. A single and clear set of rulesfor methane reduction will allow ourindustry to do what it does best,meet and beat expectations withworld-class people andtechnology,” Mark A. Scholz,president & CEO, CanadianAssociation of Oilwell DrillingContractors.

“PSAC is pleased that apreliminary equivalency agreementon methane has been reached.Reducing the burden ofcompliance given the difficulty ofcomplying with two sets ofregulations is critical to controllingcosts in this globally competitiveindustry. The oilfield servicessector that PSAC represents isinstrumental in developing newtechnologies and innovation. Welook forward to continuing to workwith governments on driving theinnovation that creates urgentlyneeded jobs for the oilfield servicessector and to facilitate continuedpositive environmental outcomesthat demonstrate Canada’scommitment to responsible energydevelopment,” states ElizabethAquin, president and CEO,PetroleumServicesAssociation ofCanada.

The preliminaryagreement willrequire alegislated reviewprocess andapproval byfederal cabinet.This includesEnvironment andClimate ChangeCanada (ECCC)posting thepreliminaryagreement for a60-day commentperiod. Afterresponding to thepublic commentsreceived, ECCCwill finalize theagreement withan order incouncil.

During thisreview period, thefederalregulations willremain in effect inAlberta. Once theorder in council isapproved, thefederal regulationwill no longerapply in theprovince.

ALBERTA ACHIEVES PRELIMINARY

METHANE REDUCTION DEAL


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On May 14, the HonourableMarie-Claude Bibeau, Ministerof Agriculture and Agri-Food,on behalf of Farm CreditCanada (FCC), announced thelaunch of a $100-millionAgriculture and Food BusinessSolutions Fund to supportproven, viable companiesthrough unexpected businessdisruptions, such as theCOVID-19 pandemic.

Launched in partnership withForage Capital Inc. – aCalgary-based venture capitalfirm – the Agriculture and FoodBusiness Solutions Fund is setup to provide companies withthe financial stability andflexibility they need to rebuildtheir business models duringchallenging times. FCC is thesole investor in the fund.

The fund is set up to supporta wide range of enterprises inthe agribusiness and agri-foodsector, including companiesinvolved in primary production,agri-tech, manufacturing,packaging and distribution. Thefund will help companies intimes of need throughinnovative solutions such asconvertible debt investmentsand other flexible financingsolutions. Applications will beassessed individually on theirmerit, and will be supported toa maximum of $10 million.

The primary goal of theAgriculture and Food BusinessSolutions Fund is to returnrecipient companies to a soundfinancial footing. To qualify,companies need todemonstrate an impact from anunexpected businessdisruption, such as the loss ofa key supplier, temporary lossof a facility or permanent lossof critical staff or leadership.Funds cannot be used to repayshareholder loans or purchaseshareholder equity positions.

The announcementcomplements the Minister’sannouncement on March 23,2020 to enhance FCC’slending capacity by anadditional $5 billion to helpproducers and agri-foodbusinesses with access tocash flow to get through theCOVID-19 pandemic. Sincethat announcement, more than4,800 producers and agri-foodbusinesses have usedpayment deferral options onFCC loans totaling $4 billionand have established creditlines totaling more than $500million to alleviate short-termcash flow concerns.

“This type of investment fundwill offer companies anotheroption when faced withbusiness disruptions. Throughthe application of flexible andinnovative solutions, theinvestments will preserve jobsand strengthen food securityfor all Canadians,” statesBibeau.

The announcement is part ofa broad suite of actions theGovernment of Canada hastaken to support agriculturaland food processingbusinesses to help ensureCanadians continue to haveaccess to affordable andhealthy food. These initiativesinclude:

•Creating a $77.5 millionEmergency Processing Fundto help food producers accessmore personal protective

equipment (PPE), adapt tohealth protocols, automate ormodernize their facilities,processes, and operations,and respond to emergingpressures from COVID-19 sothey can better supplyCanadians with food duringthis period;

•Launching nationalAgriRecovery initiatives ofup to $125 million in fundingto help producers faced withadditional costs incurred byCOVID-19;

•Launching a first-everSurplus Food PurchaseProgram with an initial $50million fund designed tohelp redistribute existingand unsold inventories;

•Investing $62.5 million fora new Canadian SeafoodStabilization Fund to helpCanada’s fish and seafoodprocessing sector;

•Launching a BusinessCredit Availability Programto provide $65 billion ofadditional support throughthe Business DevelopmentBank of Canada and ExportDevelopment Canada;

•Creating the CanadaEmergency BusinessAccount to provide up to$25 billion to eligiblefinancial institutions so theycan provide interest-freeloans of up to $40,000 tosmall businesses and not-for-profits, to help covertheir operating costs duringa period where theirrevenues have beentemporarily reduced;

•Deferring income taxpayment for all Canadianbusinesses, includingagribusinesses, until afterAugust 31, 2020;

•Deferring Goods andServices Tax/HarmonizedSales Tax (GST/HST)payments until June, as wellas customs duties owed forimports for businesses,including self-employedindividuals;

•Extending loan deadlinesfor all farmers withoutstanding loans under theAdvance PaymentsProgram;

•Extending the enrollmentdeadline from April 30, 2020to July 3, 2020 AgriStability

•The Government hasannounced it will work withprovinces and territoriesthrough a new temporarytop up to the salaries of low-income essential workers,including agriculture andagri-food employees, whomake less than $2,500 amonth, as well as theexpansion of the CanadaEmergency ResponseBenefit (CERB) to allowpeople to earn up to $1,000per month while collectingthe CERB. This includesseasonal workers inagriculture and agri-food.

•The Government ofCanada is investing $50million to help employers oftemporary foreign workersput in place the measuresnecessary to follow themandatory 14-day isolationperiod required of allworkers arriving fromabroad. This investment willprovide $1,500 to eligibleemployers for each

temporary foreign worker. InApril, sector partners, in closecollaboration with the federalgovernment, successfullybrought in over 80 per cent ofthe normal amount ofTemporary Foreign Workers toCanada, compared to theprevious year.

•In addition, all eligible

farmers who have anoutstanding AdvancePayments Program loan dueon or before April 30 willreceive a Stay of Default,allowing them an additional sixmonths to repay the loan. Thismeasure represents $173million in deferred loans.

•Farm Credit Canada is our

country’s leading agricultureand food lender, with a healthyloan portfolio of more than $38billion. The Crown corporationprovides flexible, competitivelypriced financing, managementsoftware, information, andknowledge specificallydesigned for the agricultureand food industries.

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May 2020

To the Residents and Ratepayers of Thorhild County

First please accept the County’s apologies for the delay in this year’s first quarterly update regardingthe activities of Thorhild County. Certainly, times have been unusual, and business has not beentypical, through the initial 60 days of the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of these difficult times Counciland I wish to thank the residents, businesses, and County staff as we have persevered through thefirst and second quarters of 2020.

Thorhild County Council is pleased to provide our residents and ratepayers with this overview ofactivities since the previous update.

Thorhild County Family Medical Clinic has been open for two years. The clinic has had greatsuccess over this time, with 3908 patient visits. Colleen Cartier our Nurse Practitioner provides careto patients from Thorhild County and the surrounding area as well as weekly visits to ThorhildSeniors Lodge. The Clinic participates in the Nurse Practitioner Practicum Program and three nursepractitioners have accessed their work placement practicum here in Thorhild County. The NursePractitioner is always available to answer questions and take appointments. Please feel free toreach out to the Clinic at 780-398-4633.

We are pleased to announce that Thorhild County has been successful in their application to theFamily Resource Network as a spoke service provider. This means we will be able to supportchildren, youth and their families in a collaborative way with partnering agencies that stretch fromBarrhead to Vilna to form the Rural Connections Family Resource Network. Supports and serviceswill specifically focus on strengthening parenting and care-giving knowledge, social support, copingand problem-solving skills, access to other community supports and resources, improving child andyouth development, building resiliency and fostering well-being. The Thorhild Family Centre will belocated in the Thorhild Lodge where the former Parent Link Centre was. The opening of the ThorhildFamily Centre is delayed due to COVID-19. Should you have any questions specific to this programyou can reach the Family Centre at 780-656-6016.

Snow and weather conditions contributed to a fantastic season at Long Lake Ski Area, with 1741visitors to the area.

Council provided the Newbrook Recreational and Agricultural Society with funds of $11,000 to assistwith the Newbrook Skating Arena operations for their 2019-2020 operating season.

Bylaw 29-201- Lending Funds to Seeds to Sprouts Childcare Society Bylaw was passed to provideup to $40,000 loan the Childcare Society for the operation of Day Care located within ThorhildCentral School. Council looks forward to the re-opening of this community service.

This year a dedicated phone line was established for residents to call in for plugged culverts, roadwashouts, and flooding, which resulted in over 300 calls to the number. Council will be discussingoptions to move forward on mitigating flooding in the future.

Thorhild County has completed Intermunicipal Collaborate Framework Agreements with theneighboring municipalities of Athabasca, Lamont, Sturgeon, and Westlock Counties.Frameworks are intended to provide for integrated and strategic planning, delivery, and funding ofintermunicipal services.

The boat launch at Halfmoon Lake is open and plans are underway to reopen Halfmoon LakeCampground. For more information please call the Caretaker at 780-961-3308.

Radway Fishpond is open for the fishing enthusiasts, over 1000 rainbow trout were delivered thisweek.

Hopefully, the weather allows our agriculture community to get into the fields for spring work.

Please be safe and continue caring for one another through the coming months.

On Behalf of Council,

Reeve Kevin GrumetzaDiv. 2 Councillor(780) [email protected]

Div. 1 Councillor Richard Filipchuk (780) 656-0522 [email protected]

Div. 3 Councillor Joyce Pierce (780) 271-8458 [email protected]

Div. 4 Deputy Reeve Cheryl Pasay (780) 717-2769 [email protected]

Div. 5 Councillor Wayne Croswell (780) 977-2643 [email protected]

Is Open for Business!

Box 10, Thorhild, AB T0A 3J0 Ph: 780-398-3741

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Government is acceleratinginfrastructure and transportationprojects across the province to getthousands of Albertans back towork and the economy back ontrack.

From renovating schools torepaving highways and upgradingbridges and culverts, hundreds ofshovel-ready projects are movingahead to create jobs and ensureimportant infrastructure is ready tosupport communities and jobcreators as the economy reopens.

The first week in May, AlbertaInfrastructure and AlbertaTransportation together announced$426 million in capital maintenanceand renewal funding to acceleraterepairs and improvements that willsupport over 3200 jobs.Government is quadrupling thisyear’s budget for pothole repairsand other critical safety-relatedactivities by adding $60 millionprovincewide, which will supportanother 360 jobs.

“Every project is an investment

in the future of a community andits families. These projects add toeveryone’s quality of life over thelong-term while they provide good,well-paying jobs that will helpAlbertans feed their families andpay the bills,” states PrasadPanda, Minister of Infrastructure.

“Every region of the provincehas felt the economic impact of theCOVID-19 crisis and the collapseof energy prices. Roadmaintenance work will keepcompanies moving, extend the lifeof our infrastructure and providemore value for taxpayers. We aredoing everything we can to getAlbertans back to work, and theseprojects will create thousands ofgood jobs for Albertans in the shortterm while improving drivingconditions and ensuring ourimportant transportation corridorsare ready to support the province’sbusinesses and job creators, oncethe economy recovers,” states RicMcIver, Minister of Transportation.

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LEGAL / NOTICES

NOTICE OF DECISION OF THE

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission for Thorhild County has approved the followingDevelopment Application(s):

i) Legal Description: SE 25-59-23-W4Land Use Designation: AG - Agricultural DistrictProposal: Application for processing remaining unprocessed

aggregate material, the removal/hauling of stockpiledproduct and reclamation of the pit

Division: 2Permit # DP2323

Date of Decision(s): May 12, 2020 Appeal by: 4:30 PM, June 2, 2020

THE LAND USE BY-LAW provides that any person claiming to be affected by adecision of the Municipal Development Authority may appeal to the Subdivision andDevelopment Appeal Board (SDAB) by serving written Notice of Appeal to theSecretary of the Development Appeal Board within twenty one (21) days after thedecision is made. Any party wishing to initiate an appeal to be heard by the County’sSubdivision and Development Appeal Board must include with the letter (and/or otherdocuments) of appeal a non-refundable fee of $200.00 in order for the appeal to beproperly received and accepted.

Kelly Patry, Secretary for the Municipal Planning CommissionPhone: 780-398-2802 E-Mail: [email protected]

LEGAL / NOTICES

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Ideal candidate would possess skills in the following:Gas Ticket or Previous Gas Utility ExperienceLine Locating TicketValid Class 5 License is required.

ONLY THE APPLICANTS THAT ARE SELECTED FORAN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. Wages will bedetermined based on Qualifications of the successfulapplicant. Resumes can be delivered to the contact below.

EMAIL YOUR RESUMES TO: [email protected]: (780) 942-2786CELL: (780) 777-3035FAX: (780) 942-2797

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Thorhild County Public Works Department is diligently working on repairs and

maintenance to a number of roads that recently flooded. You may have

noticed soft spots and "boils" on the gravel roads. This is due to the frost

coming out of the ground. Exercise caution when travelling in these areas.

Please note the following road closures;

• Range Rd 220 South of Township Road 582 to Deadend

• Range Road 202 between Township 584 and 590 (Myrtle Creek

Bridge)

To report road issues, call 1-825-845-2020.

LEGAL / NOTICES

A new online hub calledCORE will coordinatecommunity services for olderAlbertans and seniors during theCOVID-19 pandemic andbeyond.

CORE – Collaborative OnlineResources and Education –provides a platform for seniors-serving organizations to improvedelivery of services for seniors.The hub will make it easier fororganizations to share resourcesand coordinate services, with afocus on key COVID-19 issues,including transportation, foodsecurity, social isolation andhome supports.

CORE Alberta will supportseniors-serving organizations toaccess training, COVID-19information and resources, mapwhere the greatest needs areacross the province, and helpseniors in more remote locationsget the support they need.

The online hub cost $40,000to develop. The Albertagovernment and partners willinvest about $720,000 in inter-agency programs and initiativesthat will be coordinated throughCORE. Funding partners includeAlberta Health Services, AlbertaBlue Cross and the federalgovernment. The United Way ofCalgary and Area will administerthe hub and act as the project’sfiscal agent.

“We are using this technologyto better serve Alberta seniors.Older individuals are amongthose most at-risk for COVID-19. We believe the onlineknowledge hub will enhance theway organizations supportseniors during the pandemic,and help keep them safe as wemove forward with our relaunchplans,” states Josephine Pon,Minister of Seniors and Housing.

“The Government of Canadais proud to support the adoptionof United Way’s COREknowledge hub together with theGovernment of Alberta. Byhelping communityorganizations coordinate theirservices for seniors, thisplatform will help ensure moreseniors in Alberta receiveeffective, responsive support.That has never been moreimportant than during thepandemic. We are committed toprotecting and enhancingseniors’ quality of life,” statesDeb Schulte, Minister ofSeniors.

“There are a variety ofresources that exist in the

community to support seniors.Sometimes they are hard to find,so we are pleased CORE iscoordinating these resources,making them accessible in onesingle location to provide aneasy way for Alberta seniors toaccess information they need toimprove wellness,independence, and quality oflife,” states Dr. RichardLewanczuk, senior medicaldirector, Health SystemIntegration, Alberta HealthServices.

“In the midst of the pandemicand public health measuressuch as social distancing,helping our seniors maintainconnections to health care andcommunity resources is critical.As an organization that interactswith over 640,000 Albertaseniors, Alberta Blue Cross is sopleased to be supporting thisinitiative,” states Mark Komlenic,president and CEO, Alberta BlueCross.

“We are thrilled to be a part ofthe collaborative effort toconnect organizations servingseniors in Alberta with theresources they need to not onlyhelp seniors remain safe duringthe pandemic by connectingthem to valuable services intheir area, but also to supporttheir full and meaningfulparticipation in theircommunities long term,” stateKaren Young, president andCEO, United Way Calgary andArea, and Rob Yager, presidentand CEO, United Way of theAlberta Capital Region.

CORE Alberta will feature:•Online forums to access

training, share resources andpromote best practices.

•A link to Alberta 211 forseniors seeking direct supports.

•Information about volunteersafety, protocols and guidelines.

•Links to funding opportunitiesand resources to addresschallenges related to COVID-19.

•Over the last year, SageSeniors Association, carya, Age-Friendly Calgary and EdmontonSeniors Co-ordinating Councilworked with more than 160seniors-serving organizationsacross Alberta to develop theplatform.

•CORE Alberta will alsocoordinate with Family andCommunity Support Services tobuild on government’s $30-million investment to supportseniors and vulnerable.

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