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Serving: Carvel, Darwell, Drayton Valley, Duffield, Entwistle, Evansburg, Fallis, Gainford,
Parkland County, Seba Beach, Tomahawk, Wabamun, Wildwood, Spruce Grove and Stony Plain.
February 16, 2021
Charges Laid Against
Grace Life Church
Submitted by Parkland conditions and is to attend ities surrounding the non
RCMP in Provincial Court in Stony compliance of the church.
Plain on March 31, 2021. AHS has maintained a po-
On February 8, the RCMP The RCMP can confirm sition of being the lead in-
swore a charge against that in December a viola- vestigating agency. On Feb.
James Coates, the Pastor tion ticket was issued to 7, the RCMP, along with
of the Grace Life Church, the Pastor, and on Feb. 7 the the Public Health Inspec-
in contravention of Section Pastor was arrested and re- tor with AHS, attended the
73(1) of the Public Health leased with a court appear- church and determined that
Act, for being over capac- ance date. the facility was over double
ity and failing to adhere to Since early December the the current restricted ca-
physical distancing require- RCMP have been working pacity level.
ments. Coates has been with AHS in an ongoing in-
served an Undertaking with vestigation into the activ- Continued on Page 2
Volunteer Income Tax
Program Gets Your
Taxes Done For Free
Submitted by Yellow- If eligible, you can drop wood Office, and 8:00 AM
head County off your T4s, T5s, donations, to 4:30 PM, Monday to Fri-
medical expenses and the day at the Edson Office.
The Community Volun- previous year’s income tax Please note that you will
teer Income Tax Program return at either Yellowhead be asked to complete a
(brought to you by Yellow- County office in Edson or questionnaire and sign an
head County’s FCSS [Fami- Wildwood. You will be con- authorization form to e-file
ly and Community Support tacted at a later date to pick your tax return by the vol-
Services]) has volunteers up your tax return. The pro- unteers. No records or doc-
registered with and vetted gram hours are as follows: uments will be kept by the
by the Canadian Revenue 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon; then volunteers.
Agency ready to help eligible 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, Mon-
residents with their taxes! day to Friday at the Wild- Continued on Page 2
Page 2 CommunityVoice February 16, 2021
Charges Laid Against Grace Life Church
Continued from Page 1 following the end of the Inspector Mike Lokken, De- repeated opportunities to
service. tachment Commander of comply. In collaboration
As a matter of respect, “There are many different Parkland RCMP. “We have with AHS, we have now fol-
the church proceedings discussions and consider- ensured that the church is lowed up with escalated en-
were not interrupted by the ations at play in relation to well aware of the conditions forcement.”
RCMP, and Coates was co- the Grace Life Church and that they need to follow and
operative with the RCMP their non compliance” says they have been afforded
Volunteer Income Tax Program Gets Your Taxes
Done For Free
Continued from Page 1 business or farm income, resident of Yellowhead or benefits to continue with-
no capital gains, no depre- Parkland County. As well, out disruption.
To be eligible, your Tax ciation and not a death re- note that a current tax re- For low income individu-
Returns must be simple (no turn). You must also be a turn is required for federal als:
1 person income $35,000
or less
2 person income $45,000
or less
3 person income $47,500
or less
4 person income $50,000
or less
5 person income $52,500
or less
For more information,
please call Yellowhead
County at 780-325-3782 or
1-800-814-3935.
February 16, 2021 CommunityVOICE Page 3
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For 18+ Beginning February 24!
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Wildwood Annul Fair
Sponsors and Participants
Submitted by Carol Riehl Thank You for your con- cerns, wishes and hopes for help is greatly appreciat-
our annual Fair 2021 your ed. Thank you Dennis, Kim,
words of encouragement Kyra, Denelle and Chance
are appreciated. This is a Broderson. It is because of
reminder to us of our many people like them and the
generous sponsors and our many, many more we have
many enthusiastic partici- that make our fair what it
pants . is .
At this time, we would like Without sponsors and
to spotlight one of those participants there would
sponsors.... Legacy Petro- be no fair. So hats off to all
leum LTD (Wildwood). They of you. Every contribution
recently donated $1000.00. is greatly appreciated. So
They have sponsored our here’s to hoping that you
fair for many years. They will soon be getting the re-
not only sponsor but also quest to sponsor and par-
participate in the fair; these ticipate in our annual fair
youngsters are fantastic 2021. Stay safe and healthy
bakers. Their volunteer
February 16, 2021 CommunityVOICE Page 5
Government Of Canada Addresses
CERB Repayments For Self-Employed
Individuals And Announces Interest
Relief On 2020 Income Tax Debt Due To
COVID-19 Related Income Support
Submitted by Canada gross income will not be ready voluntarily repaid the more time and flexibility to
Revenue Agency required to repay the ben- CERB. The CRA and Service pay if they have an amount
efit, provided they also met Canada will return any re- owing.
Feb. 9, 2021 - Since the all other eligibility require- paid amounts to these in- To qualify for targeted
beginning of the COVID-19 ments. The same approach dividuals. Additional details interest relief, individuals
pandemic, the Government will apply whether the indi- will be available in the com- must have had a total tax-
of Canada has provided vidual applied through the ing weeks. able income of $75,000 or
urgently-needed income Canada Revenue Agency or In addition, today, the less in 2020 and have re-
support to millions of Ca- Service Canada. Honourable Diane Lebout- ceived income support in
nadians, which has helped This means that, self-em- hillier, Minister of National 2020 through one or more
them put food on the table ployed individuals whose Revenue, announced that of the following COVID-19
and keep a roof over their net self-employment in- the Government of Canada measures:
heads during this crisis. The come was less than $5,000 will provide targeted inter- • the Canada Emergency
federal government is com- and who applied for the est relief to Canadians who Response Benefit (CERB);
mitted to continuing to sup- CERB will not be required received COVID-related • the Canada Emergency
port Canadians throughout to repay the CERB, as long income support benefits. Student Benefit (CESB);
this crisis. as their gross self-employ- Once individuals have filed • the Canada Recovery
Today, the Government ment income was at least their 2020 income tax and Benefit (CRB);
of Canada announced that $5,000 and they met all benefit return, they will not • the Canada Recovery
self-employed individuals other eligibility criteria. be required to pay interest Caregiving Benefit (CRCB);
who applied for the Canada Some self-employed indi- on any outstanding income • the Canada Recovery
Emergency Response Bene- viduals whose net self-em- tax debt for the 2020 tax Sickness Benefit (CRSB);
fit (CERB) and would have ployment income was less year until April 30, 2022.
qualified based on their than $5,000 may have al- This will give Canadians Continued on Page 10
Bridal Guide
Page 6 CommunityVoice February 16, 2021
February 2021
Your Guide to
Planning Your Big Day
Filled with helpful planning advice, savvy how-to tips and the latest wedding trends,
as well as a host of local wedding vendors here to help you plan the perfect day!
Bridal Guide February 16, 2021 CommunityVOICE Page 7 How To Plan A Winter Wedding Weddings take place throughout their services and facilities at after Christmas and New Year’s weekend where snowfall is un- the year, but some months have discounted prices in winter to ac- Eve/New Year’s Day. These likely so guests don’t have to en- traditionally proven more popular count for the slow season. And weekends already are busy dure travel delays on their way to times of year for happy couples to guests might be thankful to have travel times, so couples might and from the wedding. tie the knot. a fun event to look forward to not be able to get guest-friendly · Purchase wedding insurance. Summer was long known as the during a time of year when social rates on hotel rooms, and some Wedding insurance is a wise in- most popular season for wed- schedules tend to be less busy. guests may already have plans vestment for every couple, but dings, but that trend has shifted Many wedding components will to visit family. In addition to the it can be especially valuable for in recent years. According to the stay the same regardless of when December holidays, avoid the couples tying the knot in winter. 2020 WeddingWire Newlywed couples walk down the aisle. first weekend in February. That’s Each policy is different, but wed- Report, 36 percent of couples However, couples may need to Super Bowl weekend, and many ding insurance policies should get married in the fall, making take a few things into consider- people may be reluctant to travel protect couples’ investments if autumn the most popular time to ation as they begin planning win- on the day of the big game. storms force local officials to de- say “I do.” ter weddings. · Research local weather. It’s im- clare a state of emergency that Though October and September · Avoid holiday weekends. Just possible to predict the weather, prohibits travel. Make sure the are the two most popular months because social schedules are but savvy couples can research policy covers both cancellations to marry, budget-conscious cou- not always so busy in winter that local weather in the town or city and postponements. ples may want to consider get- doesn’t mean couples can pick where they’re getting married Winter weddings can help cou- ting married in winter. December, any winter weekend to tie the to determine when is the most ples save money. Planning such January and February are the knot. The holiday season, which travel-friendly month to host their affairs may require paying atten- least popular wedding months, begins on Thanksgiving weekend weddings. Some regions get tion to details that would not gar- but the experts at WeddingWire in late November and lasts until heavy snowfall in January, while ner much consideration during note that getting married during New Year’s Day, is a hectic time others may be more suscepti- other times of year. the slow season has its bene- of year for many people. Avoid ble to late winter snowstorms. fits. Vendors, including wedding holiday weekends like Thanksgiv- Couples with a lot of out-of-town planners and venues, may offer ing and the weekends before or guests should choose a winter
Bridal Guide
Page 8 CommunityVoice February 16, 2021
How To Avoid Wedding
Reception Seating Mistakes
Weddings are great opportunities plan. Let guests sit where they to create new friendships. If it’s themselves at the table.
for people to gather and cele- want and chaos may ensue. Peo- meant to be, they’ll connect in a Mistake #6: Failing to get family
brate the melding of two families ple may think they’re entitled to more organic way. feedback. Always check with your
into one. Weddings are a melting certain seats, may hop into seats Mistake #4: The dreaded kids’ parents and future in-laws as re-
pot, and while the ultimate goal vacated by someone getting up table. Young children can proba- sources about how to seat certain
is for all guests invited to mingle to use the restroom or any num- bly get away with sitting at a ded- guests. They’ll likely know who
and have a good time, preexist- ber of other scenarios. Seating icated kids’ table, although it may will make the best table-mates,
ing relationships may cause some arrangements also ensure every- mean their parents have to inter- especially if couples are not famil-
wedding-day interactions to be one is accounted for across the rupt their experiences by check- iar with everyone on the guest list.
strained. However, with careful room. ing on their kids throughout the Mistake #7: Not being aware of
planning and some best behavior Mistake #2: Seating families sep- night. A bigger faux pas is to sit disabilities or needs. Be con-
on the parts of all involved, getting arately. Unless there are rifts be- teenagers or twentysomethings at scious of guests’ needs. An el-
hitched can go off without a hitch. tween certain family members, it’s the kids table even if they seem derly relative may not be com-
It’s possible for guests who may best to seat parents and children like youngsters to you. Set a strict fortable in front of the DJ table. A
have tumultuous pasts to keep at the same tables. cut-off age for a children’s table. person in a wheelchair may need
the peace, but this also can be Mistake #3: Trying to force new Mistake #5: Being too strict in easy access to and from the re-
ensured through careful seating friendships. Avoid trying to figure seating. It’s one thing to direct ception room. It’s important to be
arrangements. This is just one out who will get along by creat- couples or singletons to specific mindful of these special needs.
factor couples need to consider ing a potpourri table. A cousin in tables, quite another to assign A seating plan for wedding recep-
when deciding where guests will a band will not necessarily want specific seats. Do not dictate ex- tions is an important consider-
sit and dine at receptions. It’s im- to sit next to your coworker who actly where at the table a guest ation so that every guest can feel
portant to avoid some common plays guitar simply because they should sit. Some people arrive comfortable.
mistakes. have a shared love of music. early, others late, and it is up to
Mistake #1: Not having a seating A wedding is not the time to try them to work out how to arrange
Bridal Guide
February 16, 2021 CommunityVOICE Page 9
Savings Strategies
For Weddings
The question was popped; the en- knowledge of what services and flower that you like, you may want home? Might you be able to scale
gagement ring presented. What’s items cost in the region where you to budget more for that bloom even back on streaming services? Do
the next step on the road to the live. A wedding in New York City if it isn’t in season. you feel comfortable buying less
wedding? Saving should definitely will be expensive, while a wedding Set up a dedicated savings account expensive store brand groceries
be on couples’ minds. in Mississippi will cost a lot less, over name brands? Small cost sav-
One of the easiest ways to save
A wedding is likely the most costly indicates SuperMoney’s guide to ings can quickly add up.
for big-ticket items like a wedding,
party couples will ever throw. Ac- wedding costs. Add up gifts
home purchase or other financial
cording to The Knot’s 2019 Real Conduct some research and find goals is to use an automatic sav- Factor in deduction of expenses
Weddings Study, the average cost out what photographers, florists, ings account that may be available that other people will commit to
of a wedding in 2019 was $33,900. transportation providers, reception through your bank or employer. An covering for wedding expenses,
There are many different costs as- halls, and wedding wardrobe ven- automatic savings plan will pull a but only if you have concrete con-
sociated with weddings. Some are dors charge for common services. set amount from a personal check- firmation. A parent may host the
predictable, while others are unex- This will paint a vivid picture of what ing account into a savings account rehearsal dinner. One’s relative
pected. a wedding may cost in your area. through auto-draft. The bride and may offer to pass down an antique
Investopedia says the vast majority Flesh out the budget groom can link individual checking wedding gown to wear. But rather
of couples budget too little for their Once you have gathered esti- accounts to one savings account to than simply removing these gifts
weddings and also end up spend- mates, you can then figure out a contribute jointly. from your savings calculations,
ing more than they had planned. financial goal. This also is when Avoid overspending keep them as a safety net to put
Various strategies can make it eas- you can determine where to rein toward unforseen expenses.
An analysis of your spending habits
ier to save for a wedding and avoid in spending and where you might Saving for a wedding can be chal-
will likely reveal areas where you
a post-wedding financial hangover. want to splurge. If having a video lenging. But various strategies can
can scale back so you can devote
Get informed memory of the wedding is not a more funds to wedding savings. Do help couples plan their dream wed-
It’s impossible to budget for a wed- top priority, you can skip videogra- you need a takeout coffee in the dings without breaking the bank.
ding and ultimately save without phy services. If you have a special morning or can you brew a pot at
Page 10 CommunityVoice February 16, 2021
Government of Canada Addresses CERB
Repayments for Self-Employed Individuals and
Announces Interest Relief on 2020 Income Tax
Debt Due to COVID-19 Related Income Support
Continued from Page 5 ically apply the interest re- the goods and services tax/ to ensure that their benefit
lief measure for individuals harmonized sales tax cred- payments continue without
• Employment Insurance who meet these criteria. it will not be applied to re- interruption.
benefits; or Additionally, any CRA-ad- duce individuals’ tax debt The Government of Can-
• similar provincial emer- ministered credits and ben- owing for the 2020 tax year. ada recognizes that many
gency benefits. efits normally paid month- Canadians are strongly en- Canadians continue to face
The Canada Revenue ly or quarterly, such as the couraged to file their tax re- serious financial impacts as
Agency (CRA) will automat- Canada Child Benefit and turns by the filing deadline a result of the ongoing pan-
demic. The interest relief
measure announced today
will provide an estimated
4.5 million low- and mid-
dle-income Canadians with
the flexibility required to
feel confident about access-
ing the COVID-19 income
support without facing ad-
ditional stress at tax time.
Quick Facts
• All individuals are en-
couraged to file their in-
come tax returns.
• Any amounts owing are
determined based on an in-
dividual’s personal circum-
stances and the credits and
benefits they may receive.
• Like Employment In-
surance (EI) benefits, the
COVID-19 emergency and
recovery benefits, including
similar provincial benefits,
are taxable. Although 10%
of the benefit amount for
the three Canada Recov-
ery Benefits (CRB, CRCB,
and CRSB) is withheld at
source, many other emer-
gency benefits, including
the CERB and the CESB did
not withhold tax at source.
Today’s announcement will
give those Canadians who
owe any taxes as a result
of accessing these benefits
more time and flexibility to
pay those amounts.
• The CRA has not extend-
ed the tax filing deadline.
Canadians should complete
and submit their tax returns
by April 30, 2021, the filing
due date for most individu-
als. Canadians are strongly
encouraged to file their tax
returns to ensure that their
benefit payments continue
uninterrupted.February 16, 2021 CommunityVOICE Page 11
Rural Dugouts for Rural
Properties: More than just
a hole in the ground
Submitted by Lorraine tions. extended significantly through com/rural-dugouts. For more
Taylor, Horticulturist/ These water reservoirs serve effective management. information residents may call
Conservation Coordina- many uses: for livestock water- The webinar series runs their County Agricultural Ser-
tor | Lac Ste. Anne County ing, outdoor and greenhouse Wednesdays on February 10 vices Department or contact
irrigation, recreation, and a and 17, 2021 from 7:00 – 8:30 Kim at kimb@leduc-county.
Over the last 100 years more source of water for pesticide p.m. Admission is free. To re- com or 780-387-6182. Offered
than 250,000 dugouts have application and fire fighting. ceive the Zoom link for the in partnership between Leduc
been constructed on rural Elgert says dugouts are min- webinar please register before County, Lac Ste. Anne Coun-
properties across the prairies. iature ecosystems and require 4:30 p.m. February 10. Register ty, Parkland County, and the
Four counties are partnering proper design and mainte- online at www.leduc-county. County of Wetaskiwin.
to host a two-part Zoom we- nance to provide suitable wa-
binar with information about ter quality and quantity for the
ways to care for these import- intended uses. Because runoff
ant sources of water on farms surface water is usually the
and other rural properties. source of water for dugouts,
During his presentation, the water quality can be poor.
Shawn Elgert, Agricultural However, dugout water quali-
Water Engineer with Alberta ty can be managed, improved,
Agriculture and Forestry, will and treated to meet most farm
cover a wide range of topics needs. Good dugout manage-
including planning consider- ment starts with the dugout
ations, design, construction, watershed and extends right
operation and protection, wa- through to the final use. As
ter quality issues and treat- dugouts age they fill with sed-
ment solutions, and dugouts iment and their water storage
for stocking fish. The sessions capacity becomes smaller. The
also include time for ques- life span of a dugout can bePage 12 CommunityVoice February 16, 2021
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