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The Heartland

eXtraVol. 8 No. 12 Morinville - Redwater Feb. 5, 2020

The Heartland eXtra is a digital edition published as anenhancement to the community news carried in our twoweekly print publications, featuring photos and views fromthroughout the region.

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Darrell Coma, PHARMACIST, THORHILD

Huntington disease is an inheritedneurodegenerative illness with progressivelyserious physical, cognitive and emotionalsymptoms. You can get a very good idea of whatHuntington disease is all about by reading anovel by Lisa Genova, called “Inside theO’Briens”. It’s well-written by Ms Genova whois a neuroscientist and understands very well thedisease and its effects.This past summer, Health Canada put out anadvisory that infrared saunas are not authorizedin Canada to treat any medical conditionsincluding high blood pressure, diabetes, autism,weight-loss, pain relief, cancer or preventingaging. Health Canada is not aware of anyclinical evidence that proves infrared saunas canbe used to treat any medical condition.Many recommendations on lifestyle to changesalways include: “moderate” alcoholconsumption. Moderate is defined as no morethan 14 drinks a week for men and seven perweek for women. However, many studies haveshown that those who quit drinking alcoholaltogether found they experienced a morefavorable change in mental well-being, a feelingenjoyed by those who have never drunk alcohol

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Gibbons School hockey academy students enjoy skating at the formal grandopening of the new outdoor skating rink and heated change room Jan. 29.

Alberta is creating an additional 2,172spaces for life-saving addiction treatmentover the next three years.

The province is providing up to $4.3million per year to fund treatment spaces atFresh Start Recovery Centre and SunriseHealing Lodge, both in Calgary, andThorpe Recovery Centre nearLloydminster. This historic investment willexpand access to addiction treatment andsupports to give Albertans more options forrecovery.

“If you or a loved one are strugglingwith addiction, please know the Albertagovernment is working for you. We willcontinue to add publicly funded mentalhealth and addiction treatment spacesacross the province because we believe allAlbertans should have access to life-savingtreatment, regardless of their financialsituation,” states Jason Kenney, AlbertaPremier.

“I am pleased to partner with suchreputable and respected residentialaddiction treatment providers to createmuch-needed publicly funded treatmentspaces. Our government is ensuring everyAlbertan who needs it can get theopportunity to get well and find their pathto long-term recovery, regardless of wherethey live,” states Jason Luan, AssociateMinister of Mental Health and Addiction.

Fresh Start Recovery Centre will receiveup to $1.56 million per year to fund 294more treatment spaces over the next threeyears.

"Over the course of my career in theaddiction recovery field – spanning morethan three decades – I have not witnessedthis kind of government operationalfunding commitment. This kind of supportfor abstinence-based treatment and long-term recovery is unprecedented. Not only isthere a recognition of what it takes to

support a recovery-oriented system of care,but decisive action and investment tosupporting this system for Albertans. Thisis a game changer," states Stacey Petersen,executive director, Fresh Start RecoveryCentre.

Up to $518,300 per year will fund 156more treatment spaces over the next threeyears at Sunrise Healing Lodge.

“By dedicating funds to our alreadyexisting and historically underfundedrecovery-oriented centres, our provincialgovernment is allowing recovery-basedtreatment centres such as Sunrise and ourbrother and sister agencies to operate at fullcapacity, ensuring that we can make ourservices available to as many as possible,”states Leslie Big Bull, executive director,Sunrise Healing Lodge Society.

Thorpe Recovery Centre will receive upto $2.21 million per year to fund 574 moretreatment spaces over the next three years.This includes both residential addictiontreatment and medical detox spaces.

“The government needs to be recognizedfor its commitment to eliminating barriersto recovery. We have been struggling withempty beds to fill and a wait list over sixmonths long, knowing we could be doingmore for these people. However, without aproper funding model, we were unable tosupport them. This announcement couldn'tcome at a better time. We are so grateful tobe a provider of treatment in Alberta andare proud to be helping more of ourcommunity in need,” states TeressaKrueckl, chief executive officer, ThorpeRecovery Centre.

This initiative is part of government’s$140-million commitment to recovery-oriented addiction and mental health care.

HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN

ADDICTION TREATMENT SPACES

Morinville RCMP and Town ofMorinville Enforcement services trafficsafety focus for the month of Februaryis Distracted Driving. Distracteddriving continues to be an issue onAlberta’s roads. It limits a driver’sability to focus on the driving task androad conditions. As drivers focus moreattention on secondary tasks unrelatedto driving they begin to suffer from“inattention blindness,” particularly assecondary tasks become morecomplex. It is estimated that driversusing a cellphone may fail to see up to50 per cent of the availableinformation in their drivingenvironment.

Alberta’s distracted driving lawapplies to all vehicles as defined by theTraffic Safety Act and all roads inAlberta. It restricts drivers from doingany of the following, even whilestopped at red lights:

•using hand-held cell phones •texting or e-mailing •using electronic devices such as

laptop computers, video games,cameras, video entertainment displaysand programming portable audioplayers such as MP3 players

•entering information on GPS units •reading printed materials in the

vehicle •writing, printing or sketching •personal grooming such as brushing

and flossing teeth, putting on makeup,curling hair, clipping nails or shaving

You can be charged with distracteddriving, even if your drivingperformance does not appear to beaffected. If you commit a movingviolation while distracted, you couldreceive two tickets — one fordistracted driving and one for themoving violation.

Under the Traffic Safety Act, policealso have the discretion to lay chargesif you are engaging in other activitieswhile driving that impair your abilityto drive safely.

For example, you can be chargedwith distracted driving if you aredistracted by your pet while driving.Police can also charge you if youpermit anything to:

•occupy the front seat of yourvehicle that interferes with your accessto the vehicle controls and the safeoperation of the vehicle

•obstruct your clear vision in anydirection

For the safety of pets, drivers and allroad users, it is recommended that petsare secured in appropriate pet carriers.

The penalty for distracted driving inAlberta is a $287 fine and 3 demeritpoints.

Activities that are not specificallyrestricted under the law are:

•using a cell phone in hands-freemode – the device is not held in thedriver’s hand and is activated by voiceor a single touch to the device

•using an earphone – if it is used in ahands-free or voice-activated manner

•drinking beverages – coffee, wateror pop

•eating a snack •smoking •talking with passengers •listening to a portable audio player

– as long as it is set up before youbegin driving

•calling emergency services such as9-1-1 with a hand-held cell phone

•using two-way radios or hand-held

radios (also known as CB radios) whena driver is required to remain incontact with one’s employer, such aswhen escorting oversized vehicles orwhen participating in search, rescueand emergency management situations

•permitting the display screen of thefollowing:

-a GPS navigation system – as longas the system is affixed to the vehicleand programmed before you begindriving or the system is voiceactivated. You cannot hold the unit ormanually enter information whiledriving

-a collision avoidance system -a gauge, instrument, device or

system that provides information about

the vehicle’s systems or the vehicle’slocation

-a dispatch system for transportingpassengers

-a logistical transportation trackingsystem that tracksvehicle location,driver status or thedelivery of goods forcommercial purposes

-an alcohol ignitioninterlock device

Lets all ensure wedo our part to makeAlberta’s roads thesafest in the country.

—MorinvilleRCMP

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The Heartland

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(REDNEXS) FIRE RELIEF In aid of Cheryl McCausland losing bothher home and her business in the recent firein Bon Accord, there have been fund raisingcampaigns set up to help out in thisdistressing time. A trust account has beenset up at the ATB in Bon Accord and theServus Credit Union in Gibbons.

• Cash donations will be accepted at eachfinancial institution. Please refer to Cheryl McCausland when donating.

• A Go Fund Me online campaign has alsobeen established at www.gofundme.com.Reference Cheryl McCausland (Rednexs)Fire Relief Fund.

We want to thank the community forthe generous support, we know youwill donate.

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Cheryl McCausland

(REDNEXS) FIRE RELIEF Letter to the editor;

While I applaud thesentiments of FinanceMinister Travis Toewsregarding cooperation andtransfer payments, I doubtthat Ottawa will changetheir tune because of thepast federal election. Hatredof the west and contemptfor areas outside of theToronto-Ottawa-Montrealarea is too deeplyentrenched. Even having aprime minister from Albertadidn’t change that attitude.

I’ve lived long enough toknow that the rift betweenwest and east won’t ever befixed. They have the fixedopinion that we are merecolonies who are gettingabove our station. Andbecause we westerners aremore conservative in ourbasic outlook to life, theyfeel contemptuous towardour high standards ofindependence fromgovernment.

We need to put the fear

of separation into the

Ottawa elites like Quebec

has done. But unlike

Quebec, we have the

resources to be our own

country. If we can

encourage conservative-

oriented northern BC to join

us, we can become our own

nation and shed those

stifling transfer payments.

Our oil would reach Asian

markets where we’d get full

price for it. We’d have the

money to have our own

police force too.

The root of Ottawa’s

attitude toward outlying

areas of the nation is

located in their 1867

mentality. Sir John A.

MacDonald did unite the

country with a railway but

he failed to deal with the

insular, Laurentian

mentality. Therefore,

Canada is permanently

fractured along the Ontario-

Manitoba border.

—Bruce Atchison

TRANSFER PAYMENTS

UNLIKELY TO CHANGE --

ATTITUDE DATES BACK

TO CONFEDERATION


Finance Minister Travis Toewsissued the following statement, Jan.31, on three arbitration decisionsinvolving the Alberta Union ofProvincial Employees (AUPE).

“Today, a provincial board ofarbitration awarded no increase toAuxiliary Nursing Care workers, aone per cent increase to Alberta PublicService workers and a one per centincrease to health care workers in

General Support Services.“This binding arbitration process

agreed to by the previous governmentresulted in public sector wagedecisions that further challenge theurgent need to fix Alberta’soverspending problem while ensuringthe long-term sustainability of highquality public services Albertans relyon.

“These increases - while much less

than the 6.5 per cent to nearly eightper cent increases theAlberta Union ofProvincial Employeeswas seeking - willmean an additional$35 million annualexpenditure forpublic sectorcompensation. Asindicated in the lastbudget, there is nonew money for publicsector raises over thecourse of our fiscalplan.

“As a result ofthese decisionsgovernment will needto consider additionalsteps to balance ourbudget and get ourfiscal house in order.These unfortunatelyinclude the potentialfor adjustments toworkforce levels, aswell as findingefficiencies inprogram servicedelivery.

“As theMacKinnon panelidentified, publicsector compensationmakes up more thanhalf of governmentexpenses and in manycases wages aresubstantially higherthan other largeprovinces.

“We remainsteadfast. We will notask Alberta taxpayersto further fund publicsector raises when fartoo many workers inthe private sectorhave lost their jobs orhave seen significantcuts in their wages.

“Wage restraintwill be of paramountimportance as weenter into newcollective bargainingnegotiations in 2020.

“We have a greatdeal of respect andadmiration forAlberta’s publicsector workers whodeliver so many ofthe vital servicesAlbertans rely on.The need for restraintdoes not diminish ourrecognition of thehard work they do forAlbertans, butgovernment isexpected to beresponsible stewardsof the public’s taxdollars and get ourprovince’s financesunder control.”

--Alberta FinanceMinister TravisToews

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PROVINCIAL REACTS TO ARBITRATION AWARDS


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Gibbons School hockey academy students enjoy shinny at the formal grand opening of the new outdoor skating rink andheated change room Jan. 29.

LUNAR NEWYEARSTATEMENTFROMPREMIER

Premier Jason Kenney issued the

following statement welcoming in the Year

of the Rat:

“Red paper cut-outs decorate windows and

doors to mark Lunar New Year, a festival

which celebrates the traditional annual

harvest in some Asian countries and begins a

new year on traditional calendars.

“The year 2020 corresponds to the Year of

the Rat. According to Asian zodiac signs, the

Year of the Rat represents a time of progress,

breakthroughs and personal advancement.

“This is a time for sweeping out the ill

fortune accumulated during the previous year

to make room for new luck and prosperity.

Often, those who celebrate will gather with

family to share meals and exchange gifts.

“As Albertans, traditions of our various

cultural heritages sustain the diversity that

makes this province great and help foster a

sense of belonging.

“May all who celebrate the Lunar New

Year find a way to return home for the

reunion dinner, and may the Year of the Rat

be auspicious for Alberta.”

--Alberta premier Jason Kenney

Phone: 780-398-3741 or toll free: 877-398-3777 www.thorhildcounty.com 801 - 1st Street, Box 10, Thorhild AB T0A 3J0

Division 1 Richard Filipchuk [email protected]

Division 2Reeve Kevin Grumetza [email protected]

Division 3Joyce [email protected]

Division 4Deputy Reeve Cheryl Pasay [email protected]

Division 5Wayne [email protected]

Contact Us! Contact Us! Public Works & Agriculture Services21414 Twp Road 600 A780-398-3977Emergency After HoursUtilities 780-398-3939

Administration801-1 StreetBox 10, Thorhild, AB, T0A 3J0780-398-3741

THORHILD COUNTY FAMILY MEDICAL CLINICFebruary is Heart Month, a time to bring

attention to the importance of cardiovascularhealth, and what can be done to reduce the

risk of cardiovascular disease.

The Nurse Practitioner can assist with monitoring blood pressure andcholesterol, providing smoking cessation strategies, and encouraging a

healthy lifestyle.

Appointments recommended and Walk-Ins accepted Hours:Monday/Thursday/Friday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Call 780-398-4MED (4633) Located at the north entrance of the Thorhild County Administration Building

NOTICE OF DECISION OF THE

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

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

i) Legal Description: Plan 1026195 Area A (SW 6-61-19-W4) Land Use Designation: AG - Agricultural District Proposal: Pipeline Expansion Project Division: 5 Permit # DP2344

Date of Decision(s): January 28, 2020 Appeal by: 4:30 PM, February 18, 2020

THE LAND USE BY-LAW provides that any person claiming to be affected by a decision of theMunicipal Development Authority Officer may appeal to the Subdivision and Development AppealBoard (SDAB) by serving written Notice of Appeal to the Clerk of the Development Appeal Boardwithin twenty one (21) days after the decision is made. Any party wishing to initiate an appeal tobe heard by the County’s Subdivision and Development Appeal Board must include with theletter (and/or other documents) of appeal a non-refundable fee of $200.00 in order for the appealto be properly received and accepted.

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

SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Visit www.thorhildcounty.com for complete details

Sprayer Operator – Seasonal

Term: May 4, 2020 - August 28, 2020

This position is included within the scope of the County’s unionized setting

(IUOE Local 955) and is based on an eight (8) hour workday. Current

employees of Thorhild County fulfilling the requirements essential to this

position shall be considered. Wage $25.55-27.15 per hour.

Lifeguards/Instructors

Term: Approximately May 4 - August 28, 2020




position shall be considered.

Labourers – Seasonal (Two positions available)

Term: May 25, 2020 - August 28, 2020




position shall be considered. Wage $19.60-$22.15 per hour.

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - Seasonal (Four positions available)

Term: June 15, 2020 - September 25, 2020


(IUOE Local 955) and is based on a ten (10) hour workday. Current


position shall be considered. Wage $25.55-$28.00 per hour.

All positions will remain open until suitable candidate is hired.

Please forward resumes to:

Laurie Andrushchyshyn

Payroll & Personnel Manager

Thorhild County

Box 10 Thorhild, Alberta T0A 3J0

or e-mail [email protected]

We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for

interviews will be contacted.

CURRENT EVENTS & COFFEE TUESDAYS The second Tuesday of every month join us for coffee to discuss and researchwhat’s happening in the world and community. Location: Radway Library Date: February 11 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

MUSICAL MUNCHKINS THURSDAYS Parents learn rhymes, finger plays, songs and simple movement games to enjoywith their infants and toddlers in a supportive peer group. This is an oral languagedevelopment program that promotes interactive playtime. Location: Newbrook Library Minimum: 2 participants Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Dates: February 20; March 5, 19; April 2, 16 & 30

RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP MONDAYS This program is for those who need assistance with writing a cover letter and resume.You will learn how to compose both a cover letter and a resume, key elements of eachdocument and the importance of these documents. Upon completion, you’ll have themakings of a resume and cover letter. Location: Newbrook Library Minimum: 3 participants Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Dates: February 24; March 2 & 9

IPAD BASICS MONDAYS Bring your IPAD (or borrow one of ours) and learn how to set up the device, email andapple ID. Then venture on to downloading applications and using facetime. Location: Thorhild Library Minimum: 2 participants Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Dates: March 9, 23; April 6 & 20

RURAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Grab your girls and mark this date on your calendar! Join us for an evening ofentertainment and socializing. The conference will feature a dinner, shopping, andspeaker/entertainer! Watch for the flyer coming out soon. Contact Carolyn at 780-398-2810 or Rebecca at 780-398-2804 for tickets and inquiries.

Location: Thorhild Hall Tickets: $40 Time: 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Date: March 13

For further information on any of our programs, or to

register, please contact Rebecca at 780-398-2804.

CLOSED FOR FAMILY DAY

Thorhild County Administration and Public WorksUtilities Emergency After Hours 780-398-3939

Public Works Emergency After Hours 780-398-3977Enforcement Services 1-825-845-2020

911 Emergencies


Internal savings will allow moremoney to be directed to patients andfront-line care and will free up funds formore surgeries to cut growing waittimes.

The review is the first in 10 years,since Alberta Health Services wasformed. The report contains 57recommendations and 72 savingsopportunities to improve the quality andlong-term sustainability of healthservices.

“The AHS review is a keycommitment to Albertans, and I’m veryexcited about moving forward withimplementation. Every dollar we savewill be put right back into the healthsystem to deliver on our promise toimprove access and make the systemwork better for patients. It’s aboutfreeing up administrative resources so

we can spend more directly onAlbertans’ health care,” states TylerShandro, Minister of Health.

The recommendations address fourkey areas: people, clinical services, non-clinical services and governance. Thegovernment accepts the report, with twoimportant exceptions: there will be nohospital closures or consolidation ofurban trauma centres.

The report identifies a range of long-term savings initiatives with thepotential to save between $1.5 billion to$1.9 billion annually.

Stakeholder input into the reviewprocess far exceeded any similar projectsthat Ernst & Young LLP (EY) hasconducted across Canada. Staffengagement included feedback fromabout 1,200 physicians, 27,000 front-linestaff and 4,200 AHS leaders.

Over the next 100 days, AHS willengage staff and clinical leaders as itdevelops a long-term implementationplan.

“AHS takes its responsibilities asfiscal stewards oftaxpayer dollarsseriously. We willcontinue to findefficiencies andincrease outcomes forAlbertans. This reportis a tool that can helpus do that.Implementing many ofthe opportunities willtake time and resources– including financialresources. The boardhas full confidence inthe AHS team, and we

will do this work in partnership with allAlbertans, including physicians, staff,communities, patients and theirfamilies,” states David Weyant, boardchair, Alberta Health Services

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NEILSON, Eileen Grace (nee Olsen)

October 29, 1930 –

January 13, 2020

Eileen Grace Neilson was bornOctober 29, 1930 in Bawlf,Alberta, and passed awaypeacefully at the RivercrestCare Centre in FortSaskatchewan on January 13,2020 in her 89th year. Eileen ispredeceased by her lifetimelove and husband, Carl

Neilson, with whom she spent her married life with in BonAccord, Alberta and was also predeceased by her son, RandyNeilson. She will be sadly missed by those she spent her lifepositively impacting through acts of service and kindness. Shewill be dearly missed by her son, Louis Neilson; grandsonCraig Neilson, his wife Nicole and their children, Eileen’s greatgrandchildren, Lucas & Lincoln. Her granddaughter, SheenaNeilson, who will forever be grateful for their lifelong and closerelationship; as well as numerous extended family and dearfriends. Eileen was known to keep our files of life in goodworking order, and ensured the glassware of love was alwayssparkling and bright. The family wishes to express our sinceregratitude to the wonderful caring and compassionate staff atRivercrest Care Centre, as well as Home Instead SeniorsCare who helped Eileen’s life be comfortable and joyfulwherever possible over these past few years.In keeping with Eileen's wishes, no memorial service will beheld, but Eileen's ashes will be spread with Carl's on a quartersection of land they felt passionate about. In lieu of flowers,donations if so desired may be made to a charityof your choice while also remembering dearfamily members or friends that you lost andmiss.

AHS REVIEW WILL DIRECT MORE FUNDING TO PATIENTS

On January 23, the BoyleRCMP/Sheriffs Integrated TrafficUnit conducted trafficenforcement in the school zonein Grassland.

Officers were surprised to seethe high amount of violatorsobserved travelling on Highway63 through the school zone.Between 9:30am and 4:30pm atotal of 27 charges were laid. Themajority of these offences werefor distracted driving. Morespecifically, for driving whileusing a cellphone. In total 18

cellphone tickets were laid,which carry a $287 fine and 3demerits. The remainder of thecharges were related to seatbeltviolations.

Sheriff Matthew BUTCHERstates, " It was alarming to seehow many people were drivingthrough this school zone whiledistracted. Distracted driving isdangerous no matter where itoccurs, but the risk increasessignificantly when you add aschool zone and pedestrians to

the mix. "Enforcement Officers would

like to remind motorists tocontinue to drive with caution,undistracted and diligent to thechanging road conditions we seeduring Alberta's winter.

February is the Alberta TrafficSafety Plan's month to increasefocus on distracted drivers.Expect to see officers increasingeffort in looking for these high-risk driver's in the near future.

BOYLE RCMP/SHERIFFS INTEGRATED

TRAFFIC UNIT - SCHOOL ZONE OFFENCES


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Ways to lessen the stress created by the coldsnap on livestock.

Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist at theAlberta Ag-Info Centre, says to start by adjusting

rations to meet requirements, as there is a limit to theamount of heat cattle can produce by digesting feed.

“Cattle can stay warm down to -20 C without windchill, and the heat from digestion when they

consume their feed will keep them warm. I amreferring specifically to cattle, but these principlesapply to other animals that are staying outside.”

It is a natural response for animals to eat more feedwhen it gets cold. Provide extra hay or silage along

with extra grain. Feed intake changes when thetemperature drops below -20 C.

“You can’t just let them pick extra hay or pick strawoff the bedding pack to make up the intake

differential,” he adds. “Straw is a low protein, highfibre, low energy feed that takes a long time for theanimals to digest. If they eat extra straw, the totalprotein content in the ration goes down, and bacteriacan’t digest the fibre. In reality, their feed intake maydrop 2, 3 or 4 pounds a day, and the animals will dropcondition by eating only extra straw.”

“At -30 C, increase grain intake by an extra 2 lb ofgrain per head per day over and above what was

previously being fed at -20 C. If temperatures drop to-40 C, 4 lb of extra grain per head per day needs to

be added.”

Thin animals get cold faster than those that are ingood shape, as they do not have the fat layer that

provides insulation. “The recommendation of 4 lb ofadditional grain during the cold weather might have tobe stepped up to 6 or 7 lb to maintain their bodyweight or hopefully get them to gain a little bit,” heexplains. “It is difficult to do in cold weather but it ispossible.”

Next, producers need to be concerned with theprotein content of the ration.

“If the ration’s protein content is not adequate, themicrobial populations cannot reproduce efficiently,

as some of those microbes are needed to digest thefibre in the feeds. If the fibre is not digested efficiently,feed intake will be reduced, restricting the amount ofnutrients the animal is getting.”

He says that one way to evaluate the proteincontent of the ration is to look at the manure. “If

the ration contains adequate amounts of protein forproper rumen function, the ‘pats’ will be flat andappear normal. If the ration is deficient in protein, thepats will be more pyramid shaped and be rough inappearance.”

Providing shelter behind a wind fence and providinga lot of bedding helps reduce the amount of

energy needed for an animal to keep warm. If

possible, move the thinnest animals into a barn toprotect them from the weather.

“A cow laying on snow could potentially lose 25% ofher body heat, especially if that snow is wet or the

animal has a dirty hair coat.”

He adds that the implications of not lessening thestress from cold temperatures could compromise

the animals.

“During cold weather, cows can lose anywherebetween 1 to 3 lb a day. If the cow is losing weight

in the last trimester of pregnancy, there could be morecalving difficulties because the cow’s muscles are notas strong as they should be. Nutrient requirements fora lactating cow increase by 25% compared to one inlate pregnancy. That is when the large weight lossescan occur.”

“Colostrum quantity – and possibly quality – will becompromised if the cow is losing weight prior to

calving. The calf may not be as healthy or get up asrapidly after birth if the cow has lost weight in the coldweather. You could have a few more problems withdisease. A cow with very little fat reserve will not beable to produce as much milk as one that is in goodcondition. The growth rate of the calf could probablyreduce as well. Long term, if that cow stays skinny allthe way through lactation, reproductive efficiency canbe reduced by 20 to 30%.” —Agri-News, Alberta

Beef BLOODLINES

CATTLE AND COLD TEMPERATURES

The Spanish mission to the province has createdopportunities for Alberta exporters in the years to

come.

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) collaboratedwith Canada Beef and the Canadian Cattlemen’s

Association to lead an incoming mission for Spanishbeef buyers from September 8 to 13, 2019. Thedelegation included six major buyers and distributorsalong with a journalist from Beef! Magazine.

The mission included meetings and site visits to theCanadian Cattlemen’s Association’s head office,

the University of Calgary’s W.A. Anderson Ranch, afeed yard, beef processors and Canada Beef’s Centreof Excellence. During the program, buyers engageddirectly with potential suppliers and saw first-handhow cattle were raised and handled at each stage inthe supply chain. By visiting ranchlands and state-of-the-art packing plants, the buyers gained fullconfidence in Alberta’s ability to produce top-qualitybeef. They also saw how selectproducers comply with European Union(EU) certification — a necessaryrequisite for exporting to the EU.

The program left a strong impressionon the buyers. They found the

mission provided the contacts andinformation they hoped for whentravelling to Alberta. One buyer remarkedthat the mission was an excellentopportunity to import beef from Alberta.

“This has been a great opportunity tovisit and learn about your country,”

remarked one buyer. “I hope that wedevelop a future business that is long-

lasting and prosperous.”

The buyers are currently waiting for Canadiansuppliers to receive EU certification. Once they are

certified, the buyers will be ready to start movingCanadian beef into Spain on a consistent basis.The mission established a relationship that willbe fruitful for years to come.

The Spanish market provides an excellentopportunity for Alberta exporters. In 2018,

Alberta did not record any beef exports to Spain.However, with the recent ratification of theComprehensive Economic and TradeAgreement (CETA) between Canada and theEU, there is opportunity for growth in Spain andthe rest of the EU market. CETA providesCanada with preferential market access to theEU’s more than 500 million consumers andeliminates close to 94% of European importtariffs on agricultural products. In 2018, Alberta

exported beef to the U.K., the Netherlands, Franceand Germany, with the UK being the largest EU buyerat $7.6 million, followed closely by the Netherlands at$7.1 million. —Agri-News, Alberta

GROWING INTEREST FROM SPANISH BEEF BUYERS

On Jan. 23, at approximately 6:00p.m., two male suspects used an axe tobreak into an apartment buildinglocated in the area of 799 CalahooRoad, Spruce Grove. The suspectsknocked on an apartment door andconfronted the occupant in search ofanother male. The suspects then brokeinto another apartment that wasunoccupied at the time of the break-in,

before fleeing without taking anything. One of the two suspects was

observed carrying what appeared to bea handgun. No one was injured duringthe incident.

Suspect #1 is described as: 20-26years of age; Caucasian, Thin build;Medium to long light coloured hair;Clean shaven; Pale white complexion;

Wearing a black and white longsleeved checkered shirt.

Suspect #2 is described as: 20-26years of age; Short length darkcoloured hair; Black sweater or hoody;Blue jeans; Carrying a handgun.

Anyone with information regardingthis crime is asked to contact theParkland RCMP at 825-220-2208 oryour local police. These suspects are

considered armed and dangerous andshould not be approached.

If you wish to remain anonymous,contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online atwww.P3Tips.comhttp://www.p3tips.com or by using the"P3 Tips" app.


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Brothers Devon and Dylon Striegler enjoy an afternoon on the Redwater outdoor rink with their Uncle Lee Striegler (notin photo) Jan. 31. Both boys play for Redwater Rush minor hockey teams. “I like shooting and passing and stickhandling,” said Devon.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH RECOGNIZED BY PROVINCE Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement

honouring the accomplishments of the black communityin Alberta:

“This month, we join Canada and the wider world incelebrating Black History Month. Alberta is home tomore than 70,000 members of the black community,and we are blessed by their ongoing contributions toour economy, our culture and our shared history.

“Albertans of Afro-Caribbean origin have built a long,proud legacy in our province. Whether pursuingadventure as settlers or seeking freedom frompersecution, they found a new life and the promise ofprosperity here in Alberta. Since then, the blackcommunity has enhanced Alberta’s diversity andstrengthened our commitment to free people, freethought and free enterprise.

“I encourage Albertans of all backgrounds to learnmore about black history in Alberta, and to reflect on theaccomplishments of pioneering former slaves likeWilliam Allen, and groundbreakers like Violet KingHenry, Canada’s first black female lawyer.

“I hope everyone will take time to reflect on theincredible achievements of black Albertans, and toappreciate the home we’ve all created together bychoice and not by chance.”

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AUCTIONS - Catch all the auction action in thethree county market. Reach the Counties ofThorhild, Smoky Lake, and Sturgeon.Auctioneers get the best reach for your clients,be sure their sale is included in the Free Pressand Review: Phone 780-942-2023. email:[email protected] 99

REGISTERED RED Angus bulls. Quiet, easycalving, low to moderate birth weights, goodgrowth. EPD’s available. Vet checked &semen tested. From multiple herd sires.Selling quality bulls for heifers & cows since1992. Heifers available. Cleveley CattleCompany 780-689-2754 12-15BULL SALE!! Are you missing the three countymarket? We provide market coverage of theCounties of Thorhild, Smoky Lake, andSturgeon. That’s over 15,000 circulation, no bull!Reach a fresh market: less than 1% circulationoverlap with the neighbouring Town & Country.Cattlemen ... Don’t miss the Breeders Guidedeadline Feb. 13, Bull Sale Round-up deadlineFeb. 27; or Beef Country deadline March 12.Book today to take advantage of the specialBonus offer. Call The Review or Free Press780-942-2023, fax material to 780-942-2515 oremail to [email protected] 99

RADWAY RECREATIONAL Studio Space forHire - Perfect for group class activities such asDance, Yoga, Karate and Fitness - Large openspace with mounted wall mirrors - Daytime -Evening and Weekend Rentals - AvailableHourly One-Time or Recurring Monthly - [email protected] for moreinformation 99BUILD YOUR BUSINESS. Reach the full threecounty region through the Review and FreePress. Electronic ads are like the yellow pages-- if someone is looking for you, they can findyou by name. But how do you get them to lookfor you among hundreds on a product search?

Our total market coverage newspapers spreadyour name to everyone in this market. PH: 780-942-2023, email: [email protected] s 99

FIREARMS WANTED FOR APRIL 18, 2020Live & Online Auction: Rifles, Shotguns, Hand-guns, Militaria. Auction or Purchase: Collec-tions, Estates, individual items. Contact Paul,Switzer’s Auction: Toll-Free 1-800-694-2609,[email protected] or www.switzersauc-tion.com

LOOKING FOR CROP/FARMLAND and hayfields for rent or lease, redwater/ thorhild/radway/ waskatneau and area. Top rates paid,short term or long term. Modern practices. Callfor more info regarding my farm 780-884-4081

VEGETABLE FARM worker in Opal, AB. Full-time May 01-Oct 31. Experience in marketgardening/field labour req’d. $15.20/hr. 35-55hrs/wk. Contact Sparrow’s Nest Organics, Box52, Opal AB, T0A [email protected] 12-13CLASS 1 DRIVER needed for P/T work. Trip isfrom Redwater to Edmonton and back toRedwater. Call Dave 780-983-9955 12-13FARM LABOURERS needed at SundogOrganic Farm, 56032 RR225. 5 min. fromGibbons. Planting, weeding, harvesting. Fulltime. Seasonal. $15.00 per hour May 15 – Oct31. Farm experience necessary. Email:[email protected]. 11-13SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL Field Vegetable

Growing Worker required for horticultural &agricultural crops. Duties include greenhouse &

market garden field planting, plant care,weeding & harvesting crops for market. Prairie

Gardens & Greenhouses. Apply by fax to780.921.2398 or In person 56311 Lily Lk. Rd,Bon Accord. Wage: $15.00 hour .Term: April

20, 2020 - October 31, 2020 11-12LALLIER APIRARIES INC 56401 Rge Rd 11,Sturgeon County, AB, T8R 0L1, requires fourbeekeeper technicians ( NOC 8431) seasonalApril thru September. $15-20/hr with 45 hrs/wk.Job duties: all aspects of beekeeping and hivemaintenance, feeding and tending bees, detectdiseases and treat accordingly, harvest honey.Valid drivers license required. No formaleducation but two years experience required.Physically demanding, outdoors, rural area.Email [email protected] 04-17Hiring full-time owner /operators to pull compa-ny 53’ triaxle flatdecks. We work mainly inbetween the provinces of AB, SK, BC. The guysare currently taking home after fuel between$9,000 to $12,000 /month. Most of our work isdone Sunday to Friday with some exceptionsonce in a while. You must have 2 years flatdeckexp. Company fuel cards available after the firstweek worked. Must have own plates, insuranceand WCB. Call Dave at 800-917-9021

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FARMLAND WANTED in Thorhild County,Westlock & Wetaskiwin. Cultivated or hayland.780-689-6755 12-13

WANTED - CANOLA, peas, wheat, barley &oats. Dry, wet or heated.AlbertaFeedGrain.com 1-888-483-8789 04-03HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated orSpringthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley,wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or off-grade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed& Grain, 1-877-250-5252

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STEEL BUILDING SALE Really Big Sale isBack - Extra Winter Discount on Now. 20X21$5,929. 25X25 $6,498. 28X31 $7,995. 32X33$9,994. 35X33 $12,224. One End Wall includ-ed. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036 www.pio-neersteel.ca

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North Corridor CooperativeEmployment Opportunity

Recording SecretaryCasual Position

Responsibilities:

• Take and maintain minutes of official meetings (monthly board meetings,

Annual General Meetings, committee meetings), including noting

amendments to previous minutes, reports of general matters and

proposals under discussion;

• Correspond with board members and General Manager as needed,

including issuing all correspondence about upcoming meetings and other

issues important to board members;

• Keep all records and files, including tracking attendance and voting

records;

• Travel to Boyle and Thorhild offices required. Mileage will be

compensated;

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have a strong command of the English language, including

grammar and punctuation skills;

• Strong word processing skills, including proficiency in MS Office;

• Professionalism, tact and the ability to maintain confidentiality is

essential;

• Experience and knowledge of board structures and meeting processes

would be an asset;

• Proven organizational and time management skills;

• Thorough attention to detail and efficiency in completing tasks.

Salary range: $18.00-$25.00 per hourSalary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Closing date: Position will remain open until filled.

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FLYER DISTRIBUTION Economic, reliable - noshrinkage from carrier non-delivery; noduplication or holes in your coverage. Largechains had their experts evaluate our systemand select us; local small businesses who knowtheir clients and their market also choose us.Compare prices -- great savings. Cover the fullterritory or a single community. 780-942-2023or email: [email protected] 99

HAY FOR SALE - Alfalfa timothy mix and greenfeed. Call 780-939-3315 11-17

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WEDNESDAY EDITION -- Free Press &Review are now each Wednesday editions. Thisis the result of changes in the printing scheduleand better coincides with our flyer andadvertising clients’ sales event start dates(predominantly Thursday). We continue to bethe only publisher to distribute newspapers atno charge to residents and businessesthroughout Sturgeon, Thorhild and Smoky LakeCounties -- including the towns of Morinville,Redwater, Gibbons, Bon Accord, Legal, andSmoky Lake as well as the communities ofCardiff, Waskatenau, Vilna, Spedden as well asother hamlets and subdivisions. Our advertisingdeadlines are Thursday 2 p.m. 99

BEAUTIFUL 5 BDRM – Capecod housesituated on 10 acres 3 mile east of Gibbons.Perfect for horse family or professional breeder.Property has training corrals, outdoor ridingarena, foaling barn, storage sheds, hasexcellent water & automatic septic system. 70acres ajacent parcel also available, smallpasture, if more pasture/hay land is required.$2500/month. Call 780-887-5124 11-14MOBILE HOME - 14 x 70, 3 bedroom, acreageliving, 8 miles North of Morinville. $1200/mthincludes utilities. DD required. N/S. N/P.Responsible working tenant preferred. Call780-910-5580 11-12MORINVILLE – Chauvet Apartments – studioand 1 bedrooms available for rent. Rentincentive – Security deposit only $500. Veryquiet, 50+ small pets welcome, no smokingbuilding, centrally located. Rent includestelephone with long distance, heat, cable,internet, 1 above ground parking stall,underground parking available. Phone 780-572-3343 12-13REDWATER - 2 suites available. 1 4bdrm & 13bdrm, commercial space aprox 3000 sqft. Ifinterested call Mohamad at 780-370-8894.Reasonable rent, newly renovated. 3bdrm$600/month, 4bdrm $800/month, main floorcommercial $1400/month. 10-17AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - 10X10 selfstorage shed in Smoky Lake $90/month plus$100 DD. 780-656-2708 10-13REDWATER - 5112-53 St. 2 bedroom, 1 bath,unfinished basement, hardwood bedroom, livingroom, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, single garagewith door opener. Beautiful west-facing fencedbackyard with large deck, one block from golfcourse and rec centre $1100/month. AvailableFeb. 1, Pets negotiable. Call Gino: 780 7183947 12-13RADWAY RECREATIONAL Studio Space forHire - Perfect for group class activities such asDance, Yoga, Karate and Fitness - Large openspace with mounted wall mirrors - Daytime -Evening and Weekend Rentals - AvailableHourly One-Time or Recurring Monthly - [email protected] for moreinformation 99

SEED SALE: Are you missing the three countymarket? Reach the Counties of Thorhild, SmokyLake, Sturgeon ... and beyond. That’s over15,000 circulation. Now that’s worth seeding!March is Good Seed Month. Great rates andincentive when you place an ad in both ourSpring Seed Guides. Deadline March 5 to run inthe March 11 & 25 features. Book Now! 780-942-2023. Fax material to 780-942-2515 oremail [email protected]

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February is Heart Month, a time to thinkabout cardiovascular health. Heart disease is a leading cause of deathin Canada. Roughly 2.4 millionCanadians are affected by heart disease.If you are worried about your heart’shealth, one of the most importantchanges you can do is to start eating aheart-healthy diet. Small steps can createbig, healthy changes. Here are nine tips that may help makeyour heart healthier:• Eat a variety of fruit and vegetable

servings every day. Dark green, deeporange, or yellow fruits and vegetablesare especially nutritious. Examplesinclude spinach, carrots, peaches, andberries.

• Eat a variety of grain products everyday. Include whole-grain foods thathave lots of fibre and nutrients.Examples of whole grains include oats,whole grain bread, and brown rice.

• Eat fish at least two times each week.Oily fish, which contain omega-3 fattyacids, are best for your heart. Thesefish include salmon, mackerel, laketrout, herring, and sardines.

• Stay at a healthy weight if you can.Your healthcare provider can give youmore information on how to manageyour weight.

• Eat foods low in saturated fat, trans fat,and cholesterol. Try to choose thefollowing foods:

• Lean meats and meat alternatives likebeans or tofu

• Fish, vegetables, beans, and nuts

• Non-fat and low-fat dairy products• Polyunsaturated or

monounsaturated fats, such ascanola and olive oils, to replacesaturated fats, such as butter.

• Read food labels and limit the amountof trans fat you eat. Trans fat raises thelevels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol andalso lowers high-density lipoprotein(HDL, or "good") cholesterol in theblood. Trans fat is found in manyprocessed foods made with shorteningor with partially hydrogenated orhydrogenated vegetable oils. Thesefoods include cookies, crackers, chips,and many snack foods.

• Limit sodium. Most people get farmore sodium than they need. Try tolimit how much sodium (salt) you eat.For good health, less is best. This isespecially important for people who areat risk for or already have high bloodpressure. Try to limit the amount ofsodium you eat to less than 2,000milligrams (mg) a day. If you limityour sodium to 1,500 mg a day, youmay be able to lower your bloodpressure even further. And if you can'treach these goals right now, try to eat1,000 mg less sodium a day than youare now eating.

• Limit alcohol intake to two drinks aday for men and one drink a day forwomen.

• Limit drinks and foods with addedsugar.

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