Beiseker News

Nomination Day is fast approaching as the Village of Beiseker looks to fill some big shoes left by the sudden passing of a beloved councillor earlier this summer.

From being on the brink of closure a few years ago, the Beiseker fire department got a new fire truck, and a new lease on life, when it welcomed its newest apparatus with a special "push in" ceremony Aug. 12.

The community of Beiseker is getting set to celebrate all things family with a full slate of fun activities on Aug. 23.

Beiseker Mayor Warren Wise said Ursu played a significant role during her time on council. He added it was a shock to hear of her passing and that she will be missed by many within the small rural community.

Just like the last two years, the show will see several musical artists performing throughout the weekend.

The Tri-Community Peace Officer Agreement will allow the three communities to share and co-fund a peace officer position between them in order to enforce local bylaws and traffic safety. 

Jumping out of a plane is something Lefebvre is no stranger to, as he has been doing it for 25 years.

After first fielding the request earlier this year, Rocky View County (RVC) council approved $65,000 in funding to help with electrical upgrades at the Kathyrn, Irricana, Beiseker, Acme (KIBA) Seed Cleaning Plant at its June 20 meeting.

“I never thought I’d come this far when I was just a rookie in high school,” he said. 

“It felt like everything came together in the end.”