COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN ALBERTA

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COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN ALBERTA
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                                               March 17, 2020
                COVID-19 PANDEMIC
                   IN ALBERTA
 Submitted by Govern-                appear to be spreading into       cilities, out-of-school care
ment of Alberta                      community settings.               programs and preschool
                                       Latest updates                  programs are closed indef-
 Update 2: (March 15 at 4:30 p.m.)     • Effective immediate-          initely.
  Aggressive      additional         ly, student attendance at           • All long-term care and
public health measures are           schools is prohibited.            other continuing care facili-
being implemented prov-                • Post-secondary classes        ties are advised to limit vis-
incewide to limit the spread         are cancelled. Campuses           itation to essential visitors
of COVID-19 and protect              will remain open.                 only.
Albertans, after new cases             • All licensed child care fa-             Continued on Page 3

   CORONAVIRUS (COVID- 19)
   UPDATE FOR WHITECOURT
 Submitted by Town of                Whitecourt RCMP Detach-           censed child care, out-
Whitecourt                           ment has reduced its of-          of-school care programs
                                     fice hours and will be open       and preschool programs
  MARCH 15, 2020                     Monday to Friday from             in Alberta be closed. Ap-
  With the latest informa-           9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The        proved day homes are ex-
tion from the Province, and          Detachment will not be per-       empt because they care for
as a precaution to the Coro-         forming Criminal Record           fewer than seven children
navirus (COVID-19) situ-             Checks or fingerprinting          at a time. These programs
ation, the Town of White-            for volunteering or pardons       are encouraged to use en-
court will be closing indoor         with the exception of those       hanced sanitation practices.
recreational facilities effec-       volunteering in health facil-       • All gatherings of more
tive 12:01 a.m. on Monday,           ities (a letter from the health   than 250 people be can-
March 16. This includes the          authority must accompany          celled. This includes large
Allan & Jean Millar Centre           this request).                    sporting events, confer-
and the Scott Safety Centre.           To slow the spread of the       ences, community events
The facilities will remain           Coronavirus        (COVID-19)     and places of worship. It
closed until further notice.         virus, the Government of          does not extend to grocery
  In compliance with rec-            Alberta has recommended           stores, airports or shopping
ommendations by the Gov-             that:                             centres.
ernment of Alberta, the                • All schools and all li-                Continued on Page 2
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                      Coronavirus (Covid- 19) Update For
                      Whitecourt
                          Continued from Page 1             but risk mitigation must be in      they should complete the on-
                                                            place, such as sanitizer sta-       line COVID-19 self assessment
                                                            tions and distancing between        https://myhealth.alberta.ca/
                            • Any event that has more
                                                            attendees.                          Journey/COVID-19/Pages/
                          than 50 attendees and expects
                                                              • All Albertans who are cur-      COVID-Self-Assessment.aspx.
                          to have international partici-
                                                            rently outside the country are      The Government of Alber-
                          pants, or involves critical in-
                                                            to self-isolate for 14 days after   ta also advised all Albertans
                          frastructure staff, seniors, or
                                                            they return from being out-         against travelling outside Can-
                          other high-risk populations
                          should also be cancelled.         side Canada, and monitor their      ada.
                            • Events that do not meet       condition. If they experience         The Town of Whitecourt en-
                          these criteria can proceed,       symptoms of fever or cough,         courages residents to remain
                                                                                                active during this time, and
                                                                                                take advantage of the outdoor
                                                                                                recreational      opportunities
                                                                                                available in our community,
                                                                                                including the local trail system.
                                                                                                  COVID-19 information and
                                                                                                updates are publicly available
                                                                                                on the Alberta Health and Al-
                                                                                                berta Health Services websites:
                                                                                                  •    www.alberta.ca/covid19,
                                                                                                and
                                                                                                  • www.ahs.ca/covid.
                                                                                                  Residents are advised that
                                                                                                the Town of Whitecourt has an
                                                                                                emergency continuity plan in
                                                                                                place to ensure essential ser-
                                                                                                vices continue uninterrupted.
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March 17, 2020                                                                                      CommunityVOICE         Page 3

COVID-19 Pandemic in Alberta
Continued from Page 1            ship gatherings. These de-         Every K-12 student will re-        Child care
                                 cisions are not made lightly,    ceive a final mark and stu-          All licensed child care, out-
  • Places of worship are no     and I know they will have a      dents will progress to their       of-school care programs and
longer exempt from restric-      tremendous impact on Al-         next grade level next year.        preschool programs in Al-
tions on mass gatherings.        bertans’ day-to-day lives,       Provincial assessments, such       berta are closed at this time,
  • 17 additional cases of       particularly parents, chil-      as provincial achievement          as well. Approved day homes
COVID-19 have been con-          dren, and seniors. But it is     tests, will be cancelled. At       are exempt because they care
firmed in Alberta, bringing      crucial we do everything         this time, diploma exams           for fewer than seven children
the total number of cases in     possible to contain and lim-     essential for post-secondary       at a time. These programs are
the province to 56. Three of     it the spread of COVID-19.”      acceptance will continue.          encouraged to use enhanced
the new cases are in the Ed-     - Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Chief       Every student who is eligible      sanitation practices.
monton zone and 14 are in        Medical Officer of Health        to graduate from Grade 12            Mass gatherings
the Calgary zone.                  K-12 schools and post-sec-     this year will graduate.             Places of worship are no
  • At least two cases identi-   ondary institutions                The Alberta government           longer exempt from the
fied in the last two days ap-      Effective      immediately,    will also be working with          recommended restrictions
pear to have been acquired       students will no longer be       post-secondary institutions        on mass gatherings. Public
through community trans-         attending classes in K-12        to ensure that these extraor-      health officials continue to
mission from an unknown          schools and post-second-         dinary circumstances do not        recommend that all mass
source, and seven cases oc-      ary institutions until fur-      prevent students from be-          gatherings of 250 people or
curred as a result of a sin-     ther notice. Post-secondary      ing eligible for admission to      more are cancelled, and this
gle gathering in the Calgary     campuses will still remain       post-secondary studies for         now includes worship gath-
zone.                            open, but classes are can-       the coming school year.            erings.
  “The new cases that have       celled. School authorities are     Teachers and other school          Any event that has more
emerged today, particularly      expected to continue their       staff will still be expected to    than 50 attendees and ex-
those demonstrating trans-       regular day-to-day opera-        work, either from home or          pects to have internation-
mission into communities         tions and ensure the safety      at their workplace, to ensure      al participants, or involves
and school settings, means       of school facilities. Main-      these expectations are met.        critical infrastructure staff,
we need to put in place ad-      tenance, capital projects,       Decisions on how to do this        seniors, or other high-risk
ditional     restrictions  for   cleaning of facilities and ad-   are still to be made, and it       populations, should also be
schools, day cares, continu-     ministrative work will con-      may vary depending on the          cancelled.
ing care facilities, and wor-    tinue.                           school jurisdiction.                         Continued on Page 4
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COVID-19 Pandemic in Alberta
Continued from Page 3            ditions are most at risk of       Any traveller returning        COVID-19, is to practise
                                 severe symptoms from            from outside of the coun-        good hygiene.
  Events that do not meet        COVID-19.                       try should self-isolate for 14     - This includes cleaning
these criteria can proceed         • Families and friends of     days, even if they are feeling   your hands regularly for at
at this time, but risk mitiga-   those in these facilities are   well, and monitor for symp-      least 20 seconds, avoiding
tion must be in place, such      asked to think of other ways    toms.                            touching your face, cough-
as enforcing distancing of       besides visiting that they        Any traveller who has          ing or sneezing into your
one to two metres between        can support and encourage       returned before March 12         elbow or sleeve, disposing
attendees and using sanitiz-     their loved ones through        should closely monitor           of tissues appropriately,
er stations.                     this difficult time.            themselves for symptoms. If      and staying home and away
  Visitation limits to con-        Recommended travel ad-        they experience symptoms,        from others if you are sick.
tinuing care and long-term       vice                            they should self-isolate im-       • Anyone who has health
care facilities                    Travel outside of the         mediately and call Health        concerns or is experienc-
  Only essential visits to any   country is not being recom-     Link 811 for follow-up as-       ing symptoms of COVID-19
continuing care or long-         mended at this time. Giv-       sessment and testing.            should complete an online
term care facility in Alberta    en the rapid global spread        Quick facts                    COVID-19 self-assessment.
are recommended:                 of the virus, it is no longer     • The most important             • For recommendations
  • Individuals over 60          possible to assess health       measures that Albertans          on protecting yourself and
years of age and those with      risks for the duration of the   can take to prevent respi-       your community, visit al-
pre-existing health con-         trip.                           ratory illnesses, including      berta.ca/COVID19.
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  BARRHEAD RCMP INVESTIGATE FATAL
   COLLISION ON SECONDARY HWY 651
 Submitted by Barrhead            A car heading westbound           The driver and two pas-                collision scene.
RCMP                            on Secondary Highway 651          sengers of the eastbound                  Barrhead RCMP continue
                                collided with a car heading       car were taken to hospi-                 to investigate. The name
 On March 12, 2020, at          eastbound. A 17-year-old          tal via EMS with non-life                of the deceased will not be
9:30 p.m., Barrhead RCMP        male driver and lone occu-        threatening injuries.                    released and no further up-
responded to a two vehi-        pant of the westbound car,          Traffic in the area was af-            dates are anticipated.
cle collision on Secondary      from Barrhead, Alta., was         fected for multiple hours as
Highway 651 east of High-       pronounced deceased at            the RCMP Collision Analyst
way 33.                         the scene.                        attended and examined the

            BE SKEPTICAL OF “NO-STRINGS
              ATTACHED” TRIAL OFFERS
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Soroka, MP for Yellow-          tain online “trial offers,” you   trial offers before sign-                reau/news/2020/03/
head                            could end up with charges         ing-up. If you do sign-up,               subscription-traps-no-
                                for the full cost of that tri-    make sure to keep all your               strings-attached-trial-of-
 OTTAWA: Gerald Soroka,         al product, an unwanted           receipts and check your                  fers-could-leave-you-with-
Member of Parliament for        subscription for expensive,       credit card statements reg-              your-hands-tied.html
Yellowhead, is urging con-      monthly products, or fees         ularly.
stituents to be skeptical of    for products you didn’t or-         Please follow the link be-
misleading trial offers that    der.                              low for more information:
claim to have no strings          You should do some re-            h t t p s : / / w w w. c a n a d a .

     NOTES FROM THE ONOWAY LEGION
 Submitted by Richard             As usual, the bar will be         Every Tuesday evening,                   At the last regular Legion
Moses                           open, along with the usual        it’s drop-in darts, with spare           meeting, the membership
                                draw for a free meal. You’ll      darts available if you just              approved a change in by-
 It’s a German Meal!            have a chance to buy raffle       want to try it. Play begins at           laws, so that general meet-
 On March 20, Ira Austin is     tickets on a delicious meat       7 pm, but please arrive ear-             ings will be held only every
back in the kitchen. He and     package, on the 50:50 draw,       lier so you can be included              second month. Monthly ex-
his crew will serve a Ger-      or the Chase the President        on a team. Cost is just $3               ecutive meetings will con-
man meal – soup, schnitzel,     raffle, a progressive jackpot     each week, plus some kind                tinue. The change must be
sauerkraut, potatoes with       that increases in value each      of snack if possible. The bar            ratified by the Provincial
onions and bacon, and a         week there’s no winner.           is always open.                          Command, but if passed
German dessert.                   Pulled Pork with Fixings          Recreational pool, playing             quickly, the next general
 Don’t forget to book your        On March 27, Meagan Mc-         singles on four tables, goes             meeting could be in May.
reservation by text or phone    Nalley and crew will serve        every Wednesday evening.                 Watch for details.
to 780-340-0760, or leave       pulled pork, broccoli ched-       Registration is at 7 pm, and               Did You Know?
a message on the Legion         dar rice casserole, mashed        the balls are racked up at                 The Lac Ste. Anne Com-
answering machine at 780-       potatoes and gravy, Caesar        7:30. Everyone is welcome,               munity Choir will be enter-
967-5361. Doors open at 3,      salad and apple crisp with        even non-members, and                    taining at the Legion at 7:30
with the meal served from 6     ice cream. You can reserve        no experience is necessary.              pm on Friday, May 22.
to 7 pm. Adults pay $15; kids   your spot early!                  Cost is just $5 each week,
up to 10 years cost $9, while     Drop-in Weekly Pool and         and the bar is always open.
5 and under are free.           Darts Clubs                         Legion Meetings
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            Spring 2020

                              The Businesses in the
                            following Guide can be
                           your One Stop Solution to
                          all your Renovation Needs!
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March 17, 2020                                                                                        CommunityVOICE       Page 9

       TOP 5 HOTTEST HOME BUILDING TRENDS
  (MS) - These days, home          bon footprint and minimizes       (ICFs) instead of more tradi-       Outdoor living: Many of us
trends are about more than         any impact on the environ-        tional materials like wood.       are now choosing to forgo
good design and aesthet-           ment.                             For example, Nudura ICFs          getting a cottage or summer
ics - they’re about creating         To try the trend yourself,      can withstand winds of up         home and recreate the expe-
spaces that reflect our values     think big and get creative -      to 250 miles per hour (equiv-     rience in our own backyards.
and are more comfortable           install solar panels on your      alent to an F4 tornado) and
and enjoyable to live in. From     roof, choose building mate-       offer a fire protection rating
net-zero and net-positive          rials that don’t require de-      of up to four hours.                    Continued on Page 10
construction to tiny mini-         forestation and upcycle old
malist homes, trends are all       furniture for decorative ele-
about your family’s lifestyle.     ments instead of buying new.
  Whether you’re shopping            Disaster resiliency: Climate
for a new home, renovating         change affects us in so many
your own or creating a new         negative ways, and one of the
build from scratch, here are       top concerns is the increase
some of the biggest trends         in natural disasters. From
you need to know for inspi-        wildfires that last for months
ration.                            to major floods that affect
  Sustainable design: This         entire cities, we now need to
one has been popular for           prepare for the worst when
a long time, but green de-         building our homes.
sign has evolved to be about         Switching to disaster-resil-
much more than energy-ef-          ient materials is an important
ficient appliances and LED         first step. Many builders now
light bulbs. Now, it’s all about   prefer to use stronger, more
making sure everything in          energy-efficient      materials
your home reduces your car-        like insulated concrete forms
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Top 5 Hottest Home Building Trends
Continued from Page 9           You can design a full liv-    summer nights and enjoy          devices.
                              ing space outside, complete     the outdoors through spring,       Customization: You don’t
  This trend helps you make   with an outdoor television      fall and even winter if you’re   have to settle for what mass
the most of your existing     and comfy couches, as well      brave.                           manufacturers decide to
space and take full advan-    as a kitchen and refrigerator     Home automation: This is       build, or what works for ev-
tage of your yard or patio    for entertaining. Consider      another longstanding trend       eryone else. Creating a home
during the summer months.     adding a fireplace or firep-    that shows no signs of slow-     that’s as unique as you are
                              it to keep warm during cool     ing down. It has also evolved    is the latest trend, with cus-
                                                              to encompass more of the         tom-built storage and per-
                                                              home to make life even more      sonalized architectural fea-
                                                              comfortable and convenient.      tures to make your space
                                                              From an oven that can be         stand out.
                                                              turned on remotely to pre-         You can even go as far as
                                                              heat, to skylights that can      building a custom home
                                                              open and close automatically     that’s suited to your family.
                                                              to create the perfect ambient    Older home demolitions and
                                                              temperature, there are more      purchasing land-only proper-
                                                              ways than ever to integrate      ties is becoming more com-
                                                              smart home technology into       mon, allowing you to work
                                                              your living space.               with an architect to create
                                                                You can start small with       exactly what you want with a
                                                              voice assistant and smart        new build.
                                                              light bulbs and work your          Find    more    information
                                                              way up to a total smart home     about the benefits of build-
                                                              system that includes home        ing a home with ICFs at
                                                              security, temperature con-       nudura.com.
                                                              trols and all your electronic
March 17, 2020                                                                                        CommunityVOICE             Page 11

                            BEST METHODS TO REPAIR
                              DAMAGED DRIVEWAYS
  Asphalt and concrete drive-         Asphalt                          pros and cons to each before       using a mortar repair com-
ways are common through-              The home improvement re-         beginning.                         pound, suggests the repair ad-
out suburban neighborhoods.         source The Family Handyman           The experts at Popular Me-       vice site Home Guides. Larger
They are as much a part of a        says it is key to first repair     chanics say that there also        cracks and potholes should
home as lawns, decks and oth-       cracks and pits in an asphalt      are other asphalt patch mix-       be cleaned. Once that’s done,
er exterior elements. Regard-       driveway before planning to        es available at home supply        apply a painted-in bonder to
less of how they’re utilized,       topcoat it, which is gener-        retailers. Serious holes, rather   the crack or hole, followed by
driveways need to be cared for      ally done every year or so to      than cracks, can be addressed      a dry concrete patching prod-
and maintained to retain their      maintain its appearance and        with a coarse-aggregate filler     uct mixed with water. The ma-
appearance and function.            durability. A variety of topcoat   commonly referred to as cold       terial can be worked into the
  Even the most durable drive-      products are available at vari-    patch.                             damaged area with a trowel,
ways can suffer from cracks         ous price points. Experts rec-       After cracks and holes are       and then leveled using a wood
and pits over time. As cracks       ommend investing in a quality      filled, use a sealer to lock ev-   board. Afterward, a liquid con-
form, they pave the way for         product that will not shrink       erything in place and create a     crete sealer can be applied to
more deterioration if they are      and crack. A melt-in material      smooth topcoat appearance.         help prevent future cracks and
not addressed. Water infiltra-      that is similar to products used   Speak with a store employee if     holes.
tion can break down the in-         by highway crews can be pur-       you are unsure which product         Homeowners who are hesi-
tegrity of the driveway during      chased for around $100. This       is needed for your application.    tant to fix their driveways can
freeze and thaw periods, and        product also will require use        Concrete                         contact masons or asphalt
any little hole or crack can pro-   of a propane torch. Caulk-style      The process is similar with      specialists to perform the job.
mote weed growth. Driveway          crack repair products may not      concrete driveways, yet the        Keeping up on driveway re-
repair can be a do-it-yourself      require as many tools, and are     products differ. Small drive-      pair can prolong the life of the
project, but pay attention to       much easier to apply. They         way cracks can be repaired         surface and help delay a com-
the details to ensure the job is    may not last as long, however.     by scrubbing out the crack to      plete driveway replacement
done right.                         Homeowners must weigh the          remove debris and then filling     for several years.
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                       EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS THAT
                        CAN IMPROVE HOME VALUE
  Renovating a home to improve       Landscaping                        use the internet to look for their   come down to fixing areas of the
its value can be a smart invest-     Abundant and well-planned          dream homes, there’s no de-          home that can negatively affect
ment. Interior improvements,       landscaping can instantly boost      nying a beautifully landscaped,      its appeal to buyers. Hire an in-
such as updating kitchens and      curb appeal. According to the        nicely photographed property         spector to look at key compo-
baths, offer good return on in-    landscaping company Lawn             can entice buyers to click and       nents of the house and recom-
vestment, but there are plenty     Starter, 71 percent of prospective   read more about a house.             mend what needs to be fixed.
of exterior renovations that can   home buyers say a home’s curb          Address insects and minor re-      This way it is discovered before
add value to a home and give it    appeal is an important factor in     pairs                                home buyers come in and do
that coveted “wow” factor.         their buying decisions. As buyers      Improving home value may           their own inspections. Termite
                                                                                                             infestations, deteriorating roofs
                                                                                                             and hidden water leaks are
                                                                                                             some things that might need
                                                                                                             fixing.
                                                                                                               Improve the entryway
                                                                                                               The front door is the focal point
                                                                                                             of a home’s exterior. Invest in a
                                                                                                             new door or paint it a striking
                                                                                                             color to add appeal. Remodel-
                                                                                                             ing magazine’s “Cost vs. Value
                                                                                                             Report 2019” indicates changing
                                                                                                             an entry door to a steel replace-
                                                                                                             ment can offer 74.9 percent ROI.
                                                                                                             Such a door provides visual ap-
                                                                                                             peal and added security - things
                                                                                                             buyers look for. In addition to the
                                                                                                             front door, make sure that the
                                                                                                             entryway has a level walkway,
                                                                                                             steps that are in good repair, ac-
                                                                                                             cents that are free from rust or
                                                                                                             tarnish, and decorative plants.
                                                                                                               Outdoor lighting
                                                                                                               Outdoor lighting can add to
                                                                                                             the ambiance of a property and
                                                                                                             serve as a security feature. Utilize
                                                                                                             different lights, such as a bright
                                                                                                             light by the entry, uplighting
                                                                                                             in trees and shrubs for drama,
                                                                                                             a light-lined path to the door
                                                                                                             to improve visibility, and mo-
                                                                                                             tion-detection lights to improve
                                                                                                             the security of the property.
                                                                                                               Repaint (or reside) the exterior
                                                                                                               A fresh coat of paint or new
                                                                                                             (or cleaned) siding can instant-
                                                                                                             ly give homes a facelift. Neutral,
                                                                                                             warm and inviting colors tend
                                                                                                             to have the widest appeal. Add-
                                                                                                             ing manufactured stone veneer
                                                                                                             to the home can offer a 94.9
                                                                                                             percent ROI, says Remodeling.
                                                                                                             And after doing the front door
                                                                                                             and siding, investing in a garage
                                                                                                             door replacement offers the
                                                                                                             highest ROI of all exterior proj-
                                                                                                             ects listed on the “Cost vs. Value
                                                                                                             Report 2019.” This improvement
                                                                                                             returns 97.5 percent when sell-
                                                                                                             ing.
                                                                                                               Knowing which improvements
                                                                                                             add value to a home can help
                                                                                                             homeowners tailor their efforts
                                                                                                             to those that are most financially
                                                                                                             beneficial.
March 17, 2020                                                                                          CommunityVOICE            Page 13

          SANGUDO PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
 Submitted by Sangudo                ed in attending a monthly Book      be happy to assist you.            your own best advice to share
Public Library                       Club. All you must do is call the     Join us on Sunday March 29,      or come to learn from others.
                                     library @ 780-785-2955 to reg-      2020 between 1 and 4PM for         Everyone will seed some pots
  The year end duties are com-       ister and let us know a date and    our Skill Swap Sharing Cir-        to grow on at home. The cost to
pleted, and we have been plan-       time that would work for you.       cle. Judy Booth will be here to    attend will be $ 10.00 and you
ning for the spring program-           We have a group of people         share the joy of making a bone     can pre-register by calling the
ming sessions.                       interested in starting a gene-      pillow. These pillows are great    library.
  We have an assortment of           alogy club at the library. Don’t    for general daily use, trav-         Let us know what programs
passive programs always              know where to start? Have you       el, as a pet pillow or makes a     you would like to see at the
available during regular library     been following your family tree     fantastic gift for any occasion.   library, and should enough in-
hours. A few of these include        for years? We want people of        Anyone who is interested in        terest be expressed we will do
colouring for all ages, season-      all experience levels that want     learning a new skill or wants      our best to make it happen.
al simple crafts for preschool       to learn from and/or men-           to share a skill with others is    Check our website, follow us
aged children, our colossal          tor others. If this sounds like     encouraged to attend this ses-     on Facebook or keep an eye
crossword, jigsaw puzzles and        something you are interested        sion. Materials will be provid-    out for our articles in the Keep
games for everyone. All you          in please give us a call and let    ed for the session, but should     Me, Community Voice and The
need to do is drop in and have       us know so that we can formal-      you have pins, sharp scissors,     Bulletin for upcoming events
some fun.                            ize date, time and frequency of     a portable sewing machine or       and programs.
  If you are looking for books       meetings.                           other sewing supplies please         The Friends of the Sangudo
to add to your personal collec-        You are invited to PJ Story       bring them along. The cost will    Public Library will be holding
tion, we encourage you to stop       Time for children aged 3 to 7       be $ 10.00 per pillow and there    their Annual General Meeting
in and checked out our perpet-       and their caregivers. Join us       is a maximum of 7 people. You      on Tuesday, March 31, 2020
ual used book sale. Whether          on Tuesday, March 24, 2020          must pre- register by calling      starting at 7PM. This meeting
you are you looking for Sci-Fi,      from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM. Come       the library.                       is open to the public and you
Non-fiction, Fiction or Chil-        dressed in your PJ’s, bring a fa-     Our Horticultural Series will    must have a current library
dren’s titles …we have a varied      vorite stuffy and we’ll have fun    be starting off on Wednesday,      card to become a voting mem-
selection of weeded and donat-       with stories, a craft and snack!    April 1, 2020 starting at 7 PM     ber.
ed titles that may be of interest.   There is no charge to attend,       with Tomatoes Galore! Join           The Library is open Tuesday
Peruse the titles, take what you     but we need you to pre-register     Lac Ste Anne County Horti-         and Thursday from 5:00 pm to
want and leave a donation of         by calling the library. Funding     culturalist, Lorraine Taylor as    8:00 pm and Wednesday and
your choosing, or fill a bag for     for this program is provided by     she talks about growing the        Friday from 11:00 am to 4:00
$ 5.00. All funds collected will     the Lac Ste. Anne County FCSS       best tomatoes ever. Gardeners      pm. We are closed Saturday,
be used to support library op-       Grant.                              consistently rate tomatoes as      Sunday, Monday and Holidays.
erations and programming.              Need some help with your          their favorite vegetable. 2019     You can also find out what is
  Do you love to read? Would         computer or device? We are          was a tough year for gardens       happening at the library by
you like to discuss what you         offering drop in computer help      and for many the tomato crop       checking our Website @www.
have read with others? We            every fourth Wednesday of the       was disappointing. Lorraine        sangudolibrary.ca or following
have a couple people regis-          month from 10AM to 12PM.            has talked with the tomato ex-     us on Facebook @ www.face-
tered and are still looking for      You can drop in on Wednesday,       perts and gathered tips from       book.com/SangudoPublicLi-
anyone who would be interest-        March 25, 2020 and we would         our local great growers. Bring     brary.
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   AutoTUNE-UP
                                CHARGE UP YOUR CAR
                                BATTERY KNOWLEDGE
  Vehicles consist of many es-        the battery also keeps electric           •         Slow turnover: If a        terminals can prolong the bat-
sential components to keep            current steady to keep the en-          vehicle does not immediately           tery life.
them running efficiently and          gine running.                           start or if the cranking is slug-        •        Odors and leaks: Bat-
effectively. Car and truck own-         The battery also works in con-        gish and takes longer to start, it     tery leaks can produce a sulfur
ers should have an understand-        junction with the alternator to         may mean the battery is start-         odor similar to the smell of a
ing of how their vehicles func-       power the electronics in the            ing to fail.                           rotten egg. This can become
tion so they can diagnose and         car, according to the automo-             •         Frequent, short trips:     problematic over time, and
address problems as they arise.       tive information blog Autoses-          Drivers who make frequent,             leaks may indicate an aging or
  Car batteries are an import-        sive. While the car is running,         short trips may find their car         damaged battery.
ant component of any vehicle.         the alternator reverses the cur-        batteries do not have time to            •        Age: Most batter-
Even though engines are the           rent produced by the battery,           fully recharge. This, coupled          ies have a finite life span. A
powerhouse of any car or truck,       recharging it as a result. This         with overtaxing thanks to a lot        well-maintained battery can
without a battery, the engine         happens during long journeys,           of accessory use, may cause the        last up to five years. Neglect
wouldn’t be able to work. Ac-         so people who drive for short           battery and the alternator to          can reduce that life expectancy
cording to Firestone Complete         bursts of time may find that            have shortened life spans.             considerably.
Auto Care, car batteries work         their batteries will not have a           •         Low battery fluid lev-       •        Bloated or cracked
by providing a jolt of electricity    chance to recharge and may              els: If the fluid level is below the   battery case: Replace the bat-
necessary to power all the elec-      not have the longevity desired.         energy conductor inside, it is of-     tery immediately if the case is
trical components of the vehi-          There is quite literally a lot rid-   ten indicative of overcharging         cracking, as it could be because
cle. This is achieved through a       ing on a functioning battery. No        and excessive heat.                    excessive heat is swelling the
chemical reaction that changes        one wants to be caught strand-            •         Corrosion: Corrosion       battery.
chemical energy into the elec-        ed by a dead battery, so drivers        buildup, dust, dirt, and grime           Understanding       how    car
trical energy needed to deliver       may wonder if there are any             on battery connections may             batteries work can help driv-
voltage to the starter. In addi-      indicators that may signal the          cause performance problems.            ers keep their cars running
tion to initially starting the car,   battery needs replacement.              Inspecting and cleaning the            smoothly.
March 17, 2020                                                                                          CommunityVOICE            Page 15

   AutoTUNE-UP
                THE IMPORTANCE OF ROUTINE
                  VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
  Owning a car is a big respon-      less than repairing a car after a   routine maintenance indicates      maintained in adherence to
sibility. Drivers who plan to        major blowout and paying for a      to potential buyers that the ve-   factory-recommended mainte-
keep their vehicles for the long     tow and tire replacement.           hicle was well cared for.          nance schedules. This ensures
haul must emphasize main-              • Improves performance and          • Keeps compliance: Vehicles     that the vehicle is in compli-
tenance if they want to keep         efficiency: Routine mainte-         covered under manufacturer’s       ance and will be covered in the
adding miles to their odom-          nance includes oil changes, fil-    warranties typically need to be    event of a warranty claim.
eters. In fact, the automotive       ter changes and fluid top-offs.
information site CarAdvice says      Such tasks keep engines run-
that routine maintenance may         ning smoothly. Ignoring this
be the most important thing          routine maintenance can put
drivers can do for their vehicles.   engines in jeopardy of break-
  A vehicle needs consistent         ing down and adversely affect
care if it is to run efficiently.    vehicle performance, diminish-
Maintenance also reduces the         ing fuel economy and leading
risk of roadside breakdowns          to a sluggish ride.
and costly repairs. Here’s a look      • Identifies safety issues:
at some of the benefits of stay-     Routine inspections and work
ing on top of maintenance.           performed by reputable ser-
  • Saves money: Even though         vice stations help drivers stay
maintenance costs money,             abreast of recalls or issues that
sticking to a consistent main-       can affect the safety of the ve-
tenance schedule can save big        hicle.
bucks in the long run. For ex-         • Maintains a maintenance re-
ample, the cost of rotating and      cord: When the time comes to
aligning tires is considerably       sell the vehicle, having a log of
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                   BARRHEAD RCMP REPORT
 Courtesy of                     A disturbance complaint        a residence in Barrhead          len. Other theft complaints
 R.W. Dodds, Sgt               on February 27 resulted In       County. An 18 year old male      included a shoplifter at a
 NCO i/c Barrhead De-          the arrest of a 17 year old      was attempting to gain en-       grocery store on March 5,
tachment, RCMP                 male who was heavily in-         try to his parent’s house        a catalytic converter sto-
                               toxicated. The complainant       while his mother was trying      len from a truck in Barr-
  February    27   through     had reported three males         to hold the door shut. The       head on March 5 and fuel
March 4                        fighting in the street. Po-      suspect was threatening to       and vehicle batteries stolen
  On February 27 at around     lice were able to determine      kill his mother with a ham-      from a gravel pit near Fort
2 PM members attended          that the male they arrest-       mer. The attending member        Assiniboine on March 10.
a rural location following     ed had been trying to get        located the suspect stand-       A suspect vehicle has been
a suspicious person com-       into an unlocked vehicle         ing in the driveway. When        identified in this matter and
plaint. Upon attendance        he mistakenly believed to        the member attempted to          police are asking the public
members located a 52 year      be his. The male’s compan-       arrest the suspect he re-        to watch for a white 1999
old Barrhead male who was      ions were attempting to get      sisted causing the member        Dodge 1 ton dually pick-
in the process of stealing     the male out of the vehi-        to resort to force. The sus-     up. The truc is an extend-
copper wire from an aban-      cle. When members spoke          pect was arrested without        ed cab 4x4 with a damaged
doned building. The suspect    with the suspect’s friends       further incident. The com-       tail gate. The truck did have
was arrested without inci-     one was holding a beer. The      plainant decided not to          Alberta licence J49748 at-
dent and will make his first   youth was directed to pour       pursue charges however           tached; however, the plate
court appearance on April      the beer out but elected to      the male will be in court on     does not match the truck.
14.                            drink it instead. This result-   April 14 for resisting arrest.   IF this truck is observed on
                               ed in a ticket for a minor         March 5 through March 11       public roads, police should
                               consuming liquor, in other         The detachment had a           be advised immediately.
                               words $115 for a sip of beer.    relatively uneventful week.        Ten collisions were re-
                               His drunken companion            One break and enter was          ported during the week. Six
                               will be attending court on       reported on March 9. A ga-       involved deer or moose and
                               April 28.                        rage on 57 Avenue in Barr-       one coyote. The remainder
                                 On March 1 police were         head was entered and tools       amounted to fender bend-
                               called to a disturbance at       and other items were sto-        ers wit no injuries reported.
March 17, 2020                                                                                                      CommunityVOICE         Page 17

     Classified Ads - Call 962-9228
                                          Alberta Beach & District Seniors        Mayerthorpe Legion, 786-2470.       4420. (4) 03-03
  Classified Policy                       50+ Club. Air conditioning! Space
                                                                                  Onoway Community Hall, 967-4749.
                                          Available! Val: 780-690-1655 or
CLASSIFIED RATES INCLUDE GST.             Dianne: 780-217-8482                    Onoway Heritage Center - Gym/               Services
1st 20 Words: First Insertion = $6.00;    Anselmo Community Hall, Phone           Classrooms, 967-1015
Subsequent insertion = $3.00 each.        780-786-4280
                                                                                                                      WANTED! Standing Timber.
                                                                                  Onoway Legion , 967-4980
(Eg: 2 insertions = $9.00; 3 insertions                                                                               Are you looking to cut your
= $12.00; 4 insertions = $15.00; etc)     Bright Bank Hall, 780-968-6813          Park Court Community Hall, 727-     wood lot before pine beetles
Each additional word is 20 cents per                                              4476                                or forest fires destroy it? Top
                                          Cherhill Legion, Mary 780-785-3578.
word, per insertion. BOLD/CAPITAL
                                                                                  Parkland     Village  Community     dollar paid. Call Paul 780-
text available for an additional $1/      Cherhill Community Assoc. Hall,
line. Lost & Found and To Give Away                                               Centre, 780-298-9155 @PVCCentre     706-1470 (12) 25-02
                                          Kevin 780-785-8153
(up to a max. of 25 words) are free of                                            Ravine Community Hall, 325-2240
charge. Ads must be paid in advance
either by cheque, cash, Visa or
                                          Darwell Centennial Hall, 780-892-
                                          3099                                    Rich Valley Community Hall, 967-
                                                                                                                         Dog Caretaker
Mastercard. No Refunds Allowed on         Darwell Seniors, Phone Debra 780-       5710 or 967-3696
Classified Ads. DEADLINE: is Thurs.                                                                                   Alberta         Beach       &
                                          785-2907                                Rosenthal Community Hall, 963-
4:00 pm (Wed. 4:00 pm on long                                                                                         Surrounding Areas, thinking
                                                                                  7984
weekends). Classified ads may be          Goose Lake Hall, Contact Deanna                                             of a Winter Getaway?
called in to the COMMUNITY VOICE          (780) 584-3738                          Sandy Beach Rec Hall, 967-2873      Worried about leaving your
office at (780) 962-9228, emailed                                                                                     dog in a kennel? Don’t worry
                                          Gunn Hall (G.A.R.S.) 780-951-9452       Sangudo Community Hall, 785-
to:      classifieds@com-voice.com,                                                                                   anymore, you can leave your
dropped off at Onoway Registries,         Hathersage Community         Centre,    2904 or 305-4616
                                                                                                                      pet with me! There is a wrap
or mailed with your ad and payment        Noreen at 786-2946                      Stettin Nakumun Comm. Hall, 967-
to: COMMUNITY VOICE, BAG 3595,                                                                                        around deck and courtyard!
                                          Lake Isle Community Hall, PH: 780-      9198                                I will provide tender loving
SPRUCE GROVE, AB T7X 3A8. Ads
may also be placed on the web at          892-3121 or Email: lakeislehall@mail.                                       care, with walks every day.
www.com-voice.com/classified.htm          com
                                                                                       Help Wanted                    Best of all, I’m cheaper than
                                          Magnolia Hall, 727-2015                                                     a kennel! Daily drop in’s or
       Hall Rentals                       Manley Goodwill Community Hall,         Experienced Chambermaid             overnight stays welcome. If
                                          963-9165 or 916-0146                    for Onoway Inn & Suites. Part       interested call 780-920-4166
Alberta Beach Agliplex, Susan 780-                                                time with possible full time        (4) 17-03 OG
                                          Mayerthorpe Diamond          Centre,
996-2960.                                                                         in the summer. Call 780-967-
                                          Charlotte at 786-4659
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    Classified Ads - Call 962-9228
                                  SEASONED         FIREWOOD:       Looking for grazing Pasture     with lease. For inquires
      Computers                   Birch, Tamarack, Spruce/         for cows to rent for summer     contact Dan at 587-990-4455.
                                  Pine & Poplar. 4x4x8 cord,       months. Please call Travis      (5) 03-03
Computer       Repairs    NOT     Split and delivered or pick up   780-721-0602 leave message.
over $50. Get a good, clean,
refurbished,         upgraded
                                  at wood yard, 1/2 cord or full
                                  cords available. Call 780-967-
                                                                   (12) 17-03                              For Rent
Laptop or a Desktop with
games,       world    pictures,
                                  5835 or 780-983-1495 (28) 27-
                                  08-19
                                                                          For Lease                ALBERTA BEACH - Newer 2
                                                                                                   bdrm apartment, downtown,
music, videos and more for
                                                                   Restaurant For Lease: Fully     awesome view looking over
ONLY $100. FREE repairs for
single parents. Donate used
                                         Buy & Sell                equipped    restaurant    for   the lake, 1100sqft, washer/
                                                                   lease, Restaurant is 1300       dryer/central vac, 2 baths,
computers, tablets, etc. Will
                                  I BUY GUN COLLECTIONS            Sqft, with seating capacity     stainless steel appl, open
fix, clear to donate or use for
                                  and World War 2 Collectables,    of 42 seats. Located 1hr        concept, please call Cheryl
parts. Call: 780-892-2407 (14)
                                  Please call Jay for a quote      outside of Edmonton. Ideal      780-982-6922 (4) 17-03 OG
28-01
                                  780-686-1350 (30) 19-11-19       for family run Chinese or
                                                                                                   Completely renovated Motel
                                                                   Homestyle restaurant. Living
       Firewood                     Pasture Wanted                 accommodations included
                                                                                                   in Onoway, AB. offering
                                                                                                   daily, weekly or monthly
                                                                                                   rentals. All utilities included,
                                                                                                   55 inch tv with Satellite.
                                                                                                   Double bedrooms, furnished
                                                                                                   bachelors with full kitchen
                                                                                                   and furnished 1 bedrooms
                                                                                                   with full kitchen available.
                                                                                                   $950 + tax. Please call for
                                                                                                   viewing,         780-967-4420
                                                                                                   or    1-403-742-6467.      www.
                                                                                                   onowayinnandsuites.com (4)
                                                                                                   17-03 OG
COMMUNITY EVENTS 2020
March 17, 2020                                                                                                                             CommunityVOICE                      Page 19

      If you are a LICENSED, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, you are welcome to submit your announcement FREE of charge, space
permitting. You are required to submit your non-profit number. Call (780) 962-9228. Please note that all submitted event listings must
 be limited to 200 characters or less (including spaces). DEADLINE: 12 noon Friday prior to publication (Thursdays on long weekends).

 MAR 29 - ST. CATHERINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH                                                        JR. SCRAPBOOKING Wed 4–6pm. Pre-
                                                                                                 register by Tues evg. Mayerthorpe Public
                                                                                                                                                CHERHILL COMMUNITY ASSOC. Monthly
                                                                                                                                                Meeting 1st Wednesday, 8pm at the Hall.
OF CALAHOO: ANNUAL EASTER HAM BINGO &                                                            Library
                                                                                                 (780)786-2404
                                                                                                               www.mayerthorpelibrary.ab.ca     785-2825 *Except Jan, July, Aug, Sept.
                                                                                                                                                CHERHILL SILVER & GOLD SENIORS CLUB
BONANZA at Calahoo Community hall. Doors                                                         “ME, YOU, & EVERYBODY” Fun new
                                                                                                 local program for people of all ages with
                                                                                                                                                Regular Meetings 1st Tuesday of month,
                                                                                                                                                Cherhill Seniors Hall. Call Rosamy 780-785-
open at 1pm with the 1st game starts at 2pm.                                                     disabilities. Thursdays @ Alberta Beach        2625
                                                                                                 Agliplex from 10:00-11:00am starting May.      CHERISHED MEMORIES, PARENTS &
$5/cost at door with hotdogs, popcorn and pop                                                    Funded Lac Ste Anne FCSS.                      TOTS Wed & Fri, 10-12pm, Alberta Beach
                                                                                                 ONOWAY GOLDEN CLUB: Cards Tuesdays,            Agliplex. Info call 780-902-4879 or 780-999-
available for purchase. All proceeds go directly to                                              1pm. 1st Tuesday: Pot Luck Supper. 5023 49     7622. *Sept-June.
the operational/maintenance costs of our church.                                                 Ave. 780-967-3436.
                                                                                                 ONOWAY HAVE FUN & GET FIT! Excercise
                                                                                                                                                Citizens Helping         In Life’s Defence
                                                                                                                                                (C.H.I.L.D) Join our Pro-Life meetings for
 APR 5 - ST. PETER’S CWL HAM BINGO &                                                             Class with Video La Blast. Fridays 10:30am
                                                                                                 at the Drop in Centre, 5023-49 Ave. PH:
                                                                                                                                                the Spruce Grove/Stony Plain area once a
                                                                                                                                                month. Call Chris 780-963-6997.
BONANZA at Villeneuve Hall. Doors open at 1pm,                                                   780-967-2056.
                                                                                                 PANCAKE/BREAKFAST            SOCIAL:     3rd
                                                                                                                                                DARWELL & DISTRICT AG SOCIETY
                                                                                                                                                MEETINGS, 8:00pm, 1st Monday, Darwell
first game at 2pm. Cost $5, Donuts for purchase.                                                 Sunday 9:00-11:30am,       Parkland Village    DDRA MEETING, 7:00pm, 2nd Mon, Darwell
                                                                                                 Community Centre. *except June, July,          Centennial Hall 780-892-3099. *except Jul/
Juice and coffee free. All proceeds go to the many                                               August                                         Aug/Dec
                                                                                                 RIVER TALKERS TOAST MASTERS CLUB,              GIRL GUIDES, BROWNIES & SPARKS
charities we support.                                                                            Thursdays, 7-9pm. 32 Whitecourt Ave.           Thurs, 6:30pm, Onoway Heritage Centre.
                                                                                                 Hilltop Community Church. Info Lorainne        Info Laura, 780-967-1004.
                                                                                                 286-5040.                                      GREENCOURT                     COMMUNITY
FARMERS MARKETS                                   Sunday of the month 1-5pm, $5/Adm Door
                                                                                                 SANGUDO ART CLUB meets every                   ASSOCIATION meet 2nd Tuesday, monthly
                                                  prizes & 50/50 draw. 780-778-4950 *Nov -
                                                  June                                           Thursday morning at 9am at the Sangudo         at 7:30pm at the hall. Info W. Jager (780)
WESTLOCK FARMERS’ MARKET: Fridays                                                                Community School.           New members        786-4648.
11-3pm, Someplace Else Youth Centre 10612         TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)                welcome. For further information call          GriefShare: WEEKLY GRIEF SUPPORT
102 St., Ph: 780-954-2437 *Feb 14, 2020 -                                                        Brenda at 780-785-2402.                        GROUP held on Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm,
Dec 18, 2020.                                     ALBERTA BEACH: Tuesdays, Weigh-in              SPIRITUAL        LIVING    STONY    PLAIN      starting Feb 25 at Crossroads Community
BINGO			                                          6:00-6:45pm. Meeting 7:00pm. Alberta           INSPERATIONAL CINEMA & DISCUSSIONS             Church, 4719 44 Ave, Mayerthorpe.
                                                  Beach Lutheran Church, Hwy 633. 967-           at PERC Building (5413-51 St). 2nd Friday      13-weeks for just $25. Call 780-786-2695 to
BARRHEAD ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION:                   5009.                                          of month at 7pm. Popcorn provided,             register.
Doors 5:30pm, games start 7pm. Games: #7,         EDMONTON: Thurs 8:30-10am at Annex of          donations appreciated. Contact 780-940-        KINETTE CLUB OF MAYERTHORPE,
Jack Pot, Mini Jack Pot, Loonie #1 & #2.          Grace United Church (6215-104 Ave). $7/        3032                                           7:30pm at Kinsmen Hall, 1st Tues of month.
CHERHILL BINGO: Tuesdays at Cherhill              month                                          SPIRITUAL        LIVING    STONY    PLAIN      Contact:       mayerthorpekinettes@gmail.
Community Association. Doors @ 6:30pm,            SANGUDO: Tues, United Church, 6:00pm.          GATHERING at PERC Building (5413-51 St).       com, Tracy: 780-786-0161.
Games @ 7:30pm.                                   Sharon 785-2095 or Marlene 786-4646.           Every 2nd & 4th Sunday of month. Meditation    LAC STE ANNE ARMY CADETS, Thurs,
CHERHILL LEGION: First Sunday of Month.           STONY PLAIN: Thurs evening, Stony Plain        10am, inspirational sharing 10:30am. PH        6:30-9:30pm at Onoway Museum (780) 967-
Doors Open 12:00pm                                United Church. Susan (780) 968-0869            780-940-3032                                   0443
RICH VALLEY COMMUNITY HALL BINGO:                 SPRUCE GROVE: Wed 8:45am at Anglican           WHITECOURT SENIORS CIRCLE DROP IN              LAC STE ANNE COMMUNITY CHOIR,
7:30pm. Loonie Pots. Next bingos March 18,        Church, 131 Church Rd. Christiane 960-1109     CRIB 1st & 3rd Sundays 1:00pm. 780-778-        Wednesdays 7pm at the Heritage Centre in
April 1, 15 & 29.                                 YOUR COMMUNITY                                 4950                                           Alberta Beach (50+ Club behind the hotel).
STONY        PLAIN   SENIOR’S      DROP-IN                                                       WRITERS PROGRAM: Mayerthorpe Library,          Further info, call Diane @ 780 924-2348.
CENTRE, public bingo every Tues, 7pm. All         MAYERTHORPE LEGION BR. #126: Seniors’          1st & 3rd Wednesday at 1pm.                    LAC STE. ANNE & LAKE ISLE WATER
ages welcome. Phone (780) 963-6685                                                                                                              QUALITY MANAGEMENT SOCIETY: 3rd Fri,
WHITECOURT SENIORS CIRCLE, Every
                                                  Floor Curling – Thurs @ 1pm. Fun Darts –
                                                  Thurs @ 7pm. Wings Night – Every Wed
                                                                                                 MEETINGS		                                     7pm, Alberta Beach Council Chambers.
Tuesday. Open @ 5pm, 1st call @ 6:45pm,           5-8pm. Steak & Fish Night – 1st Friday of      1ST ONOWAY SCOUTS: Registration,               LAKE ISLE HALL COMMUNITY HALL
Nevadas, Concession. 780-778-4950 *Sept           month 5-8pm. Everyone welcome. For             Mondays 6:30-8pm. Beavers 5-7; Cubs 8-11;      BOARD MEETINGS: 3rd Wed of each month
- June                                            more info please call 780-786-2470.            Scouts 12-14. Kim 967-4339.                    @ 7:30pm at the Lake Isle Hall (Hwy 633 and
                                                                                                                                                RR55) Ph # 780-892-3121
MEAT DRAWS		                                      ONOWAY ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION:                  2716 ROYAL CANADIAN ARMY CADETS,
                                                                                                                                                MAYERTHORPE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
                                                  Open Tuesdays 7pm to 10pm for “Games’’         Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm at Mayerthorpe
ALBERTA BEACH MUSEUM: Every Sat 4pm,              (pool, shuffleboard, darts, cards, etc.)       Legion. Youths 12-18yrs, Call 780-515-1842     ASSOC, every 4th Mon, 5pm in Hospital
Alberta Beach Hotel                               Fridays 3pm-10pm. Friday’s Family Friendly     299 ROYAL CANADIAN SEA CADETS                  Basement Education Room.
ALBERTA       BEACH: Lac Ste Anne                 Dinner, 5:30pm (open to the public).           CORPS MACKENZIE: Stony Plain Comm              MAYERTHORPE LEGION BR. #126:
Community Choir & Onoway Minor Hockey             PROBLEMS WITH DRUG OR ALCOHOL                  Center, Wed 6:30pm. Youths 12-18, 963-0843     Meetings 2nd Mon of month at 7:30pm. For
Meat Draw - Sundays, 4:00pm at Jungle’s           ADDICTION in a loved one? Contact              3053 (LAC STE ANNE) ROYAL CANADIAN             more info please call 780-786-2470.
Bar & Grill.                                      Drug Rehab Resource free confidential          ARMY CADET CORPS, Onoway Historical            MEN FOR SOBRIETY: Wednesdays at
BARRHEAD ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION:                   consultation. 1-866-649-1594 or www.           Centre, Wed. 6:45-9:30pm. FREE program         7:30pm, FCSS Building (#105, 505 Queen
Fridays 6:00pm. Queen Of Hearts draw &            drugrehabresource.net.                         for youths 12+, Contact 3053army@cadets.       Street, Spruce Grove). Mike (780) 965-9991.
50/50.                                            SPRUCE GROVE ELEVATOR TOURS, Tues-             gc.ca or 780-886-1586                          MS SOCIETY PARKLAND COMMUNITY
ONOWAY ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION:                     Sat, 9:00-3:00pm. Info 960-4600.               526 BARRHEAD AIR CADETS, Wed 6:30-             SUPPORT GROUP Are you diagnosed
Fridays, Ph. 780-967-5361                         UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP: North               9:30pm, High School. Ages 12-18. 780-305-      with MS and have questions? Last Tues of
STONY PLAIN ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION                 end Curling Rink, Onoway. Open Fri & Sat,      7233                                           month, 7-9pm, Westview Health Centre.
BR# 256: Saturdays @ 3:00pm. Meat Draw            10am-4pm.                                      755 PARKLAND AIR CADETS Thurs, 6:30-           Cassy 780-471-3034 *Sept–June
& 50/50.                                          VOLUNTEER TUTOR ADULT LITERACY                 9:30pm Muir Lake School, ages 12-18. Info      NA MEETING, Tuesdays 7:00pm Poplar
WHITECOURT LEGION: Saturdays 4:00pm.              PROGRAM: Need assistance with reading/         call 405-6585 or www.755aircadets.com.         Valley Church (780)514-6011
Located downtown behind the CIBC.                 writing, English language (ESL) or Basic       AA - MAYERTHORPE, Kingsmen Hall,               ONOWAY & DIST HERITAGE SOCIETY:
                                                  Computer skills? Free 1-on-1 tutoring! Carla   Thurs 8pm. (780) 786-2604 or (780) 786-1927    2nd Wed of each month, 7:00pm, Onoway
MEALS ON WHEELS                                   Burkell, 780-554-2940, email: literacy@lsac.   AA - SANGUDO GOLDEN CLUB, Tues 8pm             Legion
                                                  ca                                             call 786-4402/785-9214/785-3599                ONOWAY & DISTRICT HISTORICAL GUILD:
ONOWAY: LSAC Div 1 & 2, East of Hwy 43.           WATER SAMPLE DROP OFF: Tues Onoway                                                            3rd Wed 7pm, Onoway Museum. 967-5263 or
Hazel Bourke: 780.967.2338 or bhbourke@                                                          AL-ANON - ONOWAY: Meetings are at
                                                  Aspen Health Services. Drop off 1:00-          7:00pm, Tuesday evenings, at the Onoway        967-2452.
icloud.com                                        2:30pm.                                                                                       ONOWAY & DISTRICT QUILT GUILD: Every
WEST END: Sangudo, Mayerthorpe & west                                                            United Church. *Meetings suspended till
                                                                                                                                                2nd Thurs, 10am-4pm, @ the Lac Ste. Anne
end of LSAC. Jill: 780.785.2924 or Donna:         SOCIAL EVENTS		                                May 5, 2020
                                                                                                 AL-ANON Wednesdays, 8pm. Spruce Grove          Chateau Activity Room. Info, Ph Lyla @
780.785.3118 or email: westendmow@                                                                                                              780-967-2629.
outlook.com                                       ALBERTA BEACH & DISTRICT ACTIVE 50+            United Church, 1A Fieldstone Dr. 780-962-
                                                                                                 5205                                           ONOWAY ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
                                                  CLUB ACTIVITIES: Mon 7pm Darts; Tues                                                          General Meetings, 1st Mon, 7pm. *Sept–June
JAMBOREES		                                       7:30pm Crib; Wed 1pm Bridge. Thurs 7:30pm      ALBERTA 55 PLUS: Villenvue Hall at 10am.
                                                                                                                                                RICH VALLEY AG SOCIETY BOARD
                                                  Euchre; Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30am Aerobics/         Meetings on 2nd Tues of month. Info: Donna
CARVEL: 2nd Sunday of month. $6 lunch                                                            780-962-5933                                   MEETINGS: at the Agriplex on the 2nd Wed
                                                  Fitness. Everyone Welcome.                                                                    of the month. 7:00pm.
served. Info 780-991-3001                         BADMINTON: Wed, 7-10pm, Barrhead               ALBERTA BEACH & DIST LIONS CLUB
MAGNOLIA: at Magnolia Hall. 2nd Saturday                                                         meets every 4th Tues 7:00pm, Alberta Beach     RIVER TALKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB
                                                  High School Gym. Jamie (780)674-8974 or                                                       Build confidence, speaking, leadership &
of Month, New Time is 1:00pm. Call to             (780)674-6974.                                 Agliplex.
confirm, 727-2015. *October - May, NO Dec.                                                       ALBERTA BEACH AG SOCIETY meets on              listening skills. Thursdays 7-9PM at Eagle
                                                  BALLROOM, LATIN, COUNTRY DANCE                                                                River Casino. Call Melinda Tarcan, (780)778-
SANGUDO: Sangudo Community Hall, 1st              SOCIAL: 1st Saturday of every month. Doors     the 4th Thurs of month, 7:00pm, Alberta
Sat of month 7pm. 785-4105 or 305-5088.                                                          Beach Agliplex.                                1180.
                                                  open 8pm at Central Lions Recreation                                                          SANGUDO PAINTING GROUP: Every Thurs,
*October - May.                                   Center, 11113 113 St., Edmonton AB. Cost $15   ALBERTA BEACH MUSEUM meets on the
SPRUCE GROVE: at Sandhills Community                                                             2nd Wed, 7:00pm at Heritage House 924-         9am-12pm at Sangudo Community School.
                                                  paid at the doors. Hosted by Everyone’s                                                       Info, call 780-785-2112.
Hall, 3rd Sunday, 1-5pm. Info Florence            Ballroom Dance Assoc, More info: www.          3167.
780-962-3104       Margaret      780-962-3051                                                    ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: The Journey              SUNDOWNERS TOASTMASTER CLUB:
                                                  ebda.ca 780-893-6828                                                                          Mon (excl. Holidays) 7:30-9:30pm. St.
*September - June.                                COME PLAY CRIB: Fridays, 7:30pm at             of Hope Group, Fridays 8pm, (please
STONY PLAIN: Stony Plain Seniors Drop In                                                         arrive earlier). Present location in church    Matthew’s Church, Spruce Grove. Judy
                                                  Darwell Seniors Hall; lite lunch is served.                                                   960-5258
Center, 5018 - 51 Ave. Every 2nd & 4th Thurs of   All ages!                                      basement 4805 - 50 St. Onoway
month, 7pm, $2.                                                                                  BARRHEAD & AREA CANCER SUPPORT                 WEIGHT WATCHERS Alberta Beach
                                                  COUNTRY QUILTERS in Stony Plain house                                                         Agriplex - Mondays, weigh in 6:30pm.
THE ABBOTTSFIELD VARIETY MUSIC                    a “Sew in Tuesday”, 2nd Tuesday of every       GROUP: 4th Thurs. 6:30-8:00pm at Barrhead
JAM: at Abbotsfield Rec Centre (3006 119                                                         United Church.                                 Meeting at 7pm.
                                                  month, from 10-3pm. Drop in $5/member,                                                        WESTLOCK & AREA CANCER SUPPORT
Ave. Edmonton) 3rd Friday of month, 7pm.          $6/non-members. Contact Cindy 780-963-         BARRHEAD ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION,
PH: 780-918-8545, Adm: Donations Only.                                                           meeting every 2nd Thurs, 7pm at the Legion     GROUP: 3rd Wed. 6:30-8:00pm at Westlock
                                                  7170.                                                                                         Library.
WHITECOURT SENIORS CIRCLE: 2nd                                                                   Hall.
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