Alberta Gazette, Part I — Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Alberta — Gazette
The Alberta Gazette
Part I
Vol. 121 Edmonton, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 No. 08
APPOINTMENTS
Appointment of Full-time Justice of the Peace
(Justice of the Peace Act)
April 14, 2025
Allison May Downey-Damato, K.C.
For a term to expire April 13, 2035.
Appointment of Justice of the Court of Justice
(Court of Justice Act)
May 1, 2025
Ryan David Anderson, K.C.
Appointment of Part-time Justice of the Court of Justice
(Court of Justice Act)
April 1, 2025
Honourable Justice Daniel Zalmanowitz
For a term to expire October 6, 2025.
April 1, 2025
Honourable Justice Michael Joseph Savaryn
For a term to expire February 9, 2026.
Change of Name of Non-Presiding Justice of the Peace
(Justice of the Peace Act)
April 1, 2025
Brown, Amy Elizabeth to Samardzija, Amy Elizabeth
RESIGNATIONS & RETIREMENTS
Termination of Non-Presiding Justice of the Peace
(Justice of the Peace Act)
April 1, 2025
Christian, Brittnay Savannah
Clarke, Nadine Peterkay
Darling, Margaret Marie
Krawchuk, Edith Betty
Mrochuk, Joanne Louise Marie
Pearson, Lucille Denise
Poitras, Jenna Marie
Singh, Sonja Sonali
Sturtevant, Barbara Adrienne
Yaremchuk, Kyrstin Jo
GOVERNMENT NOTICES
Energy and Minerals
Declaration of Withdrawal from Unit Agreement
(Petroleum and Natural Gas Tenure Regulations)
The Minister of Energy and Minerals on behalf of the Crown in Right of Alberta
hereby declares and states that the Crown has withdrawn as a party to the agreement
entitled "Sakwatamau Gething Unit" effective January 31, 2025.
Stacey Szeto, for Minister of Energy and Minerals.
______________
The Minister of Energy and Minerals on behalf of the Crown in Right of Alberta
hereby declares and states that the Crown has withdrawn as a party to the agreement
entitled "Wembley Montney Agreement No. 31" effective March 31, 2025.
Stacey Szeto, for Minister of Energy and Minerals.
Production Allocation Unit Agreement
(Mines and Minerals Act)
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to
section 102 of the Mines and Minerals Act, that
the Minister of Energy and Minerals on behalf of the Crown has executed
counterparts of the agreement entitled "Production Allocation Unit Agreement -
Elmworth Montney Agreement No. 26" and that the Unit became effective on
April 1, 2024.
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to
section 102 of the Mines and Minerals Act, that
the Minister of Energy and Minerals on behalf of the Crown has executed
counterparts of the agreement entitled "Production Allocation Unit Agreement -
Elmworth Montney Agreement No. 27" and that the Unit became effective on
April 1, 2024.
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to
section 102 of the Mines and Minerals Act, that
the Minister of Energy and Minerals on behalf of the Crown has executed
counterparts of the agreement entitled "Production Allocation Unit Agreement -
Garrington Glauconitic Agreement No. 10" and that the Unit became effective on
February 1, 2024.
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to
section 102 of the Mines and Minerals Act, that
the Minister of Energy and Minerals on behalf of the Crown has executed
counterparts of the agreement entitled "Production Allocation Unit Agreement -
Leduc-Woodbend Nisku D-2 Agreement No. 41" and that the Unit became effective
on June 1, 2023.
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to
section 102 of the Mines and Minerals Act, that
the Minister of Energy and Minerals on behalf of the Crown has executed
counterparts of the agreement entitled "Production Allocation Unit Agreement -
Provost Viking Agreement No. 61" and that the Unit became effective on
September 1, 2023.
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to
section 102 of the Mines and Minerals Act, that
the Minister of Energy and Minerals on behalf of the Crown has executed
counterparts of the agreement entitled "Production Allocation Unit Agreement -
Wembley Montney Agreement No. 101" and that the Unit became effective on
April 1, 2024.
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to
section 102 of the Mines and Minerals Act, that
the Minister of Energy and Minerals on behalf of the Crown has executed
counterparts of the agreement entitled "Production Allocation Unit Agreement -
Wembley Montney Agreement No. 102" and that the Unit became effective on
April 1, 2024.
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to
section 102 of the Mines and Minerals Act, that
the Minister of Energy and Minerals on behalf of the Crown has executed
counterparts of the agreement entitled "Production Allocation Unit Agreement -
Wembley Montney Agreement No. 103" and that the Unit became effective on
April 1, 2024.
Immigration and Multiculturalism
Ministerial Order No. 2024-16
(Special Days Act)
I, Muhammad Yaseen, Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism, pursuant to
Section 3 of the Special Days Act, hereby declare the month of June as Italian
Heritage Month in perpetuity in the Province of Alberta.
Dated this 25th day of November, 2024.
Muhammad Yaseen, Minister.
Infrastructure
Sale or Disposition of Land
(Government Organization Act)
Name of Purchaser: 2695133 Alberta Inc.
Consideration: $145,000.00
Land Description: Plan 1822021; Block 8; Lot 66
Excepting thereout all mines and minerals
Name of Purchaser: Apex North Industrial Park Inc.
Consideration: $80,000.00
Land Description: Plan 2321934; Block 1; Lot 1
Excepting thereout all mines and minerals
Name of Purchaser: Where Edmonton Community Artists Network (W.E.C.A.N.)
Society
Consideration: $3,239,000.00
Land Description: Plan B4
Block eleven
(11) Lot one hundred and three (103) and the most southerly twenty-five (25) feet of Lot
one hundred and four (104)
and
Plan B4
Block eleven
(11) Lot one hundred and five (105) and the most northerly twenty-five (25) feet of Lot
one hundred and four
(104) Municipal Affairs
Ministerial Order No. TCS:003/25
(Safety Codes Act)
I, Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, pursuant to
Section 65(4) of the Safety
Codes Act, make the following order:
The adoption of the twentieth edition of CSA B51 Boiler, pressure vessel, and
pressure piping code (CSA B51.24) is delayed until November 1, 2025, under the
Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation (AR 49/2006).
Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, this 10th day of April, 2025.
Ric McIver, Minister.
Public Safety and Emergency Services
Cancellation of Qualified Technician Appointment
(Intox EC/IR II)
Alberta Sheriffs
Butcher, Matthew Aaron
(Date of Cancellation March 25, 2025)
Campbell, Kayla Jessica
(Date of Cancellation April 4, 2025)
Designation of Qualified Technician Appointment
(Intox EC/IR II)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Traffic Services, "K" Division
Butcher, Matthew Aaron
(Date of Designation March 25, 2025)
Campbell, Kayla Jessica
(Date of Designation April 4, 2025)
Seniors, Community and Social Services
Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Interest Rate on Public Trustee Guaranteed Accounts
(Public Trustee Act)
The following information is provided in accordance with
section 2(3) of the Public
Trustee Investment Regulation for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025:
(
a) The average effective annual interest rate paid by the Public Trustee on guaranteed
accounts during the year was 2.53%.
(
b) The average reference rate during the year was 2.17%.
(
c) The ratio of the average referred to in (
a) to the average referred to in (b),
expressed as a percentage rounded to the first decimal place is 116.5%.
Linda Camminatore, Public Trustee
Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee.
Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Property being held by the Public Trustee for a period of Ten
(10) Years
(Public Trustee Act)
Section 11(2)(
b) Name of Person Entitled
to Property
Description of
Property held
and its value or
estimated value
Property part of
deceased person's
Estate or held under
Court Order:
Deceased's Name
Judicial District
Court file number
Public Trustee
Office
Additional
Information
Harrison Daniel George
$5,443.40
Clarence John Harrison
(File 162999)
Edmonton
ES03 135590
E179674
Estate of Annie Polachuk
Marlene Legare and
Darlene
Estate of Emma Krisco
Olga Pasay
Walter Latka
Mike Latka
Albert Latka
George Latka
Estate of Annie Powluk
$10,124.38
Mary Starchuk
Edmonton
E157139
Unknown Beneficiaries
$1,330.03
Alexander Sabolic
Edmonton
ES03 132732
E157323
Unknown Beneficiaries
$1,822.02
Johan Morrison
Edmonton
SES03 117870
E145399
Treasury Board and Finance
Certificate of Registration
(Credit Union Act)
Notice is hereby given that a Certificate of Registration was issued in respect of the
change of name of Connect First and Servus Credit Union Ltd. to Servus Credit
Union Ltd. effective April 1, 2025.
Mike Phillips,
Executive Director.
Insurance Notice
(Insurance Act)
Effective April 4, 2025, Alan CA Inc. became licensed to transact Accident and
Sickness, Life insurance in Alberta.
David Sorensen,
Deputy Superintendent of Insurance.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Horse Racing Alberta
(Horse Racing Alberta Act)
Directive No. 218 - 2025
Thoroughbred
The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:
Chapter 2: Licensing Rules \
Part 2 Racing Participants: Designation and Licensing,
Division 1 Racing Participant's Licences \ Subdivision 3 Stable Names
The following rule is AMENDED to read:
Rule 57 t Stable names of thoroughbred horses
(1) The *licensed owner of a thoroughbred *race horse may have multiple
stable names provided that:
(
a) each stable name is registered with Horse Racing Alberta; and
(
b) the licensed owner maintains a clear and distinct records for each stable
or syndicate they are involved in and all ownership interests are
properly disclosed to Horse Racing Alberta.
(2) If thoroughbred horses owned by a partnership are to be run in the name of a
member of a partnership, that name need not be registered as a stable name, but
all horses of the partnership must be run under
(
a) the names of all members of the partnership, or
(
b) one name of a partner plus "and partner" or "and partners" as applicable
Rule 57 t Stable names of thoroughbred horses currently states:
(1) The *licensed owner of a thoroughbred *race horse may only have one
stable name.
(2) Licensed owners may only *race thoroughbred horses
(
a) under their own name,
(
b) under their stable name, or
(
c) under their own name and as a partner in one other stable name.
(3) If thoroughbred horses owned by a partnership are to be run in the name of a
member of a partnership, that name need not be registered as a stable name, but
all horses of the partnership must be run under
(
a) the names of all members of the partnership, or
(
b) one name of a partner plus "and partner" or "and partners" as applicable.
Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 7, 2025.
Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.
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Directive No. 219 - 2025
All Breeds
The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:
Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,
Part 1 Administration of Horse Races and
Veterinary Care \ Division 2 Veterinary Treatment of Race Horses Generally
Rule 122 g Shock Wave Therapy
The use of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or Radial Pulse Wave Therapy is not
permitted unless the following conditions are met:
(1) Any Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or Radial Pulse Wave Therapy
machine, whether in operating condition or not, must be registered with and
approved by the *Official Veterinarian before such machine is brought to or
possessed on any racetrack within the jurisdiction of Horse Racing Alberta.
(
a) No person, other than a *licensed veterinarian may possess or use an
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy machine or a Radial Pulse Wave
Therapy machine on any race horse.
(
b) At the beginning of each calendar year, practicing veterinarians
licensed by Horse Racing Alberta who possess or use an Extracorporeal
Shock Wave Therapy machine or a Radial Pulse Wave Therapy
machine must register their machines with Horse Racing Alberta as
approved by the *Official Veterinarian.
(2) Use of the Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy machine or Radial Pulse Wave
Therapy machine on a race horse must be reported within 24 hours of the
treatment on the prescribed form and forwarded to the *Official Veterinarian.
(
a) Any treated horse is not permitted to race, breeze and/or train for a
minimum of 10 days following treatment;
(
b) Any horse treated with Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or Radial Pulse
Wave Therapy is to be added to a list of ineligible horses. This list is to be
kept in the race office and accessible to all racing participants during normal
business hours and be made available to other regulatory jurisdictions.
(
c) Any horse treated by a licensed Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
(ABVMA) veterinarian other than a veterinarian licensed by Horse
Racing Alberta must be reported by the owner or trainer to the
*Official Veterinarian.
(
d) A horse that receives any such treatment without full compliance with
this
section in any other jurisdiction is to be placed on the Judge's or
Steward's List.
Rule 122 g Shock Wave Therapy currently states: (amended 03/20)
The use of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or Radial Pulse Wave Therapy is not
permitted unless the following conditions are met:
(1) Any Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or Radial Pulse Wave Therapy
machine, whether in operating condition or not, must be registered with and
approved by the Commission Veterinarian before such machine is brought to or
possessed on any racetrack within the jurisdiction of the Commission;
(2) The use of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or Radial Pulse Wave Therapy
within the jurisdiction:
(
a) Is limited to veterinarians licensed to practice by the commission.
(
b) May only be performed with machines that are:
(
i) Registered and approved for use by the HRA; and
(ii) Used at a previously-disclosed location that is approved by the
Commission Veterinarian.
(3) Must be reported within 24-hours prior to treatment on the prescribed form to the
Official Veterinarian.
(
a) Any treated horse is not permitted to race, breeze and/or train for a
minimum of 10 days following treatment;
(
b) Any horse treated with Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or Radial Pulse
Wave Therapy is to be added to a list of ineligible horses. This list is be kept
in the race office and accessible to all racing participants during normal
business hours and be made available to other regulatory jurisdictions.
(
c) A horse that receives any such treatment without full compliance with this
section and similar rules in any other jurisdiction in which the horse was
treated is to be placed on the Judge's or Steward's List.
Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 7, 2025.
Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.
Directive No. 220 - 2025
All Breeds
The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:
Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,
Part 1 Administration of Horse Races and
Veterinary Care \ Division 3 Veterinary Care at Race Meetings
The following rule is AMENDED to read:
Rule 123 g Equine infectious anemia (e.i.a.)
(1) Any person responsible for a horse stabled at a Horse Racing Alberta
licensed *race track must provide proof of a negative Equine Infectious
Anemia (Coggins test). The test must be dated within the past 12 months
(365 days) and submitted at least 48 hours before admittance to the race
track. Proof of the negative test must be reported to Horse Racing Alberta
Security. For full requirements, refer to Policy RLP012 Equine Infectious
Anemia Policy.
(2) A horse the subject of a positive test for equine infectious anemia will be
reported to its *trainer or other person in charge of the horse by the
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
(3) The CFIA will place a precautionary quarantine on all equines on the
premises of the race track with documentation outlining the rules of the
quarantine.
123 g Equine infectious anemia (e.i.a.) currently states: (amended 04/23)
Any person who is responsible for a *race horse stabled on the grounds of a *race
track for the purpose of racing must ensure that a negative test for equine infectious
anemia (Coggins test) dated in the preceding 12 months (365 days), has been issued
with respect to that horse
(1) No person may bring a horse onto the grounds of a race track or permit the entry
of a horse onto the grounds of a race track, unless a certificate of a negative test
for equine infectious anemia has been issued with respect to that horse in
accordance with subsection (1).
(2) A *horse the subject of a positive test for equine infectious anemia must be
immediately reported, by its *trainer or other person in charge of it, to the
*official veterinarian.
(3) On receipt of the report, the official veterinarian must arrange for the affected
horse to be isolated.
Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 7, 2025.
Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.
Directive No. 221 - 2025
Standardbred
The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:
Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules,
Part 2 Race Meetings \ Division 5 Race Day
\ Subdivision 1 Pre-Race Preparation
The following rule is AMENDED to read:
Rule 218 g Race horses shipped in
(1) When *race horses are shipped-in to participate in a *horse race the following
rules apply:
(
a) the *horses must be registered for racing with and accepted for *entry by the
racing secretary and be fully eligible to participate in a *race meeting in
every respect in accordance with these rules, but nothing in this rule affects
the right of a *licensed operator to select which horses it will accept for
racing on its premises;
(
b) horses must arrive as follows:
(
i) a thoroughbred or quarter horse entered for a *race at any racetrack in
Alberta must arrive at the *race track no later than 10:00 on the *day of
the race for a Veterinarian check regardless of post-time;
(ii) a standardbred horse entered to *race at any race track in Alberta
must arrive at the race track no later than 2 hours (120 minutes) in
advance of the published first race post time;
(iii) standardbred horses that are part of the EIPH program must
arrive four (4) hours and fifteen (15) minutes prior to their
published post time but no later than two (2) hours before the
published first race post time, whichever occurs first.
(
c) a horse that is late arriving on race day may be *scratched by the
*judges/stewards board;
(d) *trainers must file with the judges/stewards board the name and location of
the premises in which they intend to board race horses and from which they
intend to ship for racing;
(
e) the onus for the security of the horse remains with the trainer under the
trainer responsibility rule and the shortest and most direct route must be
taken, without stops, when race horses are shipped;
(
f) personnel entering the security area at the race track with shipped-in horses
must be licensed under these rules;
(
g) a trainer racing a horse under the "ship-in" rule that tests positive for a
prohibited substance may lose their ship-in privileges for at least one year,
or such longer period as a judges/stewards board specifies following
completion of their suspension.
(2) It is a *violation of these rules for a trainer of a shipped-in horse to fail to present
their horse for an appointment at a race track.
(3) A horse that is entered to race and is stabled on or shipped onto the race track
grounds, must remain on the premises until such time as the horse has raced.
Exceptions would only be made by the *stewards/judges permission or in the
case of an emergency.
Rule 218 g Race horses shipped in currently states: (amended 04/23)
(1) When *race horses are shipped-in to participate in a *horse race the following
rules apply:
(
a) the *horses must be registered for racing with and accepted for *entry by the
racing secretary and be fully eligible to participate in a *race meeting in
every respect in accordance with these rules, but nothing in this rule affects
the right of a *licensed operator to select which horses it will accept for
racing on its premises;
(
b) horses must arrive as follows:
(
i) a thoroughbred or quarter horse entered for a *race at any racetrack in
Alberta must arrive at the *race track no later than 10:00 on the *day of
the race for a Veterinarian check regardless of post-time;
(ii) a standardbred horse entered for a race at any racetrack in Alberta
must arrive at the race track no later than 4 hours and 15 minutes
in advance of the first post time;
(
c) a horse that is late arriving on race day may be *scratched by the
*judges/stewards board;
(d) *trainers must file with the judges/stewards board the name and location of
the premises in which they intend to board race horses and from which they
intend to ship for racing;
(
e) the onus for the security of the horse remains with the trainer under the
trainer responsibility rule and the shortest and most direct route must be
taken, without stops, when race horses are shipped;
(
f) personnel entering the security area at the race track with shipped-in horses
must be licensed under these rules;
(
g) a trainer racing a horse under the "ship-in" rule that tests positive for a
prohibited substance may lose their ship-in privileges for at least one year,
or such longer period as a judges/stewards board specifies following
completion of their suspension.
(2) It is a *violation of these rules for a trainer of a shipped-in horse to fail to present
their horse for an appointment at a race track.
(3) A horse that is entered to race and is stabled on or shipped onto the race track
grounds, must remain on the premises until such time as the horse has raced.
Exceptions would only be made by the *stewards/judges permission or in the
case of an emergency.
Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 7, 2025.
Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.
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Directive No. 222 - 2025
All Breeds
The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:
Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \
Part 3 Horse Racing Misconduct, Division 2
Rule Violations
The following rule is AMENDED to read:
Rule 287 g Specific violations
(1) A person also *violates these rules who
(xxxi) Dogs are permitted in the barn area at Alberta race tracks under the
following conditions:
(
a) dogs are permitted in the backstretch area only for individuals residing
on the property,
(
b) dogs are strictly prohibited from entering barns under any
circumstances,
(
c) no dogs are to be walked during training or racing hours,
(
d) all dogs must always be on a leash while on the property, owners must
maintain full control of their dogs to prevent incidents,
(
e) only vaccinated and healthy dogs shall be permitted,
(
f) owners must take responsibility to ensure proper clean up after their
dog and the dog's behavior must not disrupt horses, drivers, riders or
other workers.
Service dogs that are qualified under the Government of Alberta's Service Dogs
Act and possess a valid Government of Alberta Service Dog Identification Card
are permitted access to all Horse Racing Alberta licensed race tracks. Handlers
must present this identification upon request and ensure the service dog is under
control at all times.
Rule 287 g (1) (xxxi) Specific violations currently states:
A person also *violates these rules who
(xxxi) Permits a dog to enter a stable area during a race meeting;
Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 7, 2025.
Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.
______________
Directive No. 223 - 2025
All Breeds
The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:
Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \
Part 3 Horse Racing Misconduct, Division 4
Misconduct of racing officials and racing participants
The following rule is AMENDED to read:
Rule 300 g Prohibited blood/alcohol concentrations
(1) A racing official or racing participant violates these rules
(
a) if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) exceeds 50 mgs (milligrams)
of alcohol in 100 mls (millilitres) of blood, a 2nd test will be
administered at least 20 minutes after the first sample was obtained.
The average of the 2 tests can not exceed 50 mgs (milligrams) of alcohol
in 100 mls (millilitres) of blood.
(
b) while unfit for work on account of the use of a prescription, medically
authorized or non-prescription drug; or
(
c) with a level of drugs in excess of the concentrations listed in the table
below:
(2) If a person who violates subsection (1),
(
a) is a judge or steward, that individual must be relieved of their duties
immediately by the Supervisor of Racing and referred to Horse Racing
Alberta;
(
b) is a jockey or driver, that individual will be immediately removed from all
mounts or drives scheduled for that day and the judges/stewards may impose
a fine not more than $500.00 on the person and suspend the licencee, or
both;
(
c) is any other Safety Sensitive position (excluding jockeys and drivers) and all
other positions, that person will be immediately removed from all duties on
the grounds for the day and the judges/stewards may impose a fine not more
than $500.00 on the person and suspend the licencee or both;
(
d) all other Persons, immediate removal from all duties on the grounds and the
judges/stewards may impose a fine not more than $500.00 on the person and
suspend the licencee, or both.
Rule 300 g Prohibited blood/alcohol concentrations currently states: (amended
08/19)
(1) A racing official or racing participant violates these rules if they report to work:
(
a) with blood/alcohol concentration reading of more than 50 milligrams of
alcohol in one hundred millilitres of blood;
(
b) while unfit for work on account of the use of a prescription, medically
authorized or non-prescription drug; or
(
c) with a level of drugs in excess of the concentrations listed in the table
below:
(2) If a person who violates subsection (1),
(
a) is a judge or steward, that individual must be relieved of their duties
immediately by the Supervisor of Racing and referred to Horse Racing
Alberta;
(
b) is a jockey or driver, that individual will be immediately removed from all
mounts or drives scheduled for that day and the judges/stewards may impose
a fine not more than $500.00 on the person and suspend the licencee, or
both;
(
c) is any other Safety Sensitive position (excluding jockeys and drivers) and all
other positions, that person will be immediately removed from all duties on
the grounds for the day and the judges/stewards may impose a fine not more
than $500.00 on the person and suspend the licencee or both;
(
d) all other Persons, immediate removal from all duties on the grounds and the
judges/stewards may impose a fine not more than $500.00 on the person and
suspend the licencee, or both.
Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 7, 2025.
Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.
______________
Directive No. 224 - 2025
All Breeds
The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:
Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \
Part 4 Claiming Rules
The following rule is AMENDED to read:
Rule 315 g Claiming prohibitions
(1) No person may offer to, nor enter into an agreement to, *claim or not to claim a
*horse, or attempt to prevent a claim being made, nor may any person, by
intimidation, prevent a horse from being run in a *claiming race.
(2) The *judges/stewards board may prohibit persons from *claiming if it considers
that the purpose of making the claim would
(
a) not advance the interests of the Alberta horse racing industry,
(
b) not be in the best interests of racing in Alberta, or
(
c) be contrary to the purpose of claiming races or the public interest.
(3) All Thoroughbred and Quarter Horses claimed must *race within 45 days of
the claim. If unable to race within 45 days, the owner and/or trainer must
provide a veterinary certificate explaining why the horse is medically unable
to race. This certificate must be accepted by the Official Veterinarian.
(
a) If the owner and/or trainer fails to provide an acceptable veterinary
certificate, they may lose their claiming privileges for 365 days (one
year).
Rule 315 g Claiming prohibitions currently states: (amended 04/23)
(1) No person may offer to, nor enter into an agreement to, *claim or not to claim a
*horse, or attempt to prevent a claim being made, nor may any person, by
intimidation, prevent a horse from being run in a *claiming race.
(2) The *judges/stewards board may prohibit persons from *claiming if it considers
that the purpose of making the claim would
(
a) not advance the interests of the Alberta horse racing industry,
(
b) not be in the best interests of racing in Alberta, or
(
c) be contrary to the purpose of claiming races or the public interest.
(3) All Thoroughbred and Quarter horses claimed must race back within
30 days from the date of the *claim. If a *horse does not race back within
30 days of a claim, the trainer must produce a veterinary certificate stating
the reason why the *horse is medically unsound to race. Should the trainer
not be able to produce the document that is acceptable by the official
veterinarians, the trainer loses their claiming privileges for the remainder of
the season. If a *horse is claimed within 30 days of the end of the meet, the
*horse must come back and race the first 30 days of the following season. If
the *horse does not race within those 30 days, the trainer must produce a
veterinary certificate stating the reason why the *horse medically is unsound
to race.
Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 7, 2025.
Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.
______________
Directive No. 225 - 2025
Standardbred
The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:
Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \
Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 7
Driving Rules
The following rule is AMENDED to read:
Rule 457 s Pylon rule
(1) Racetracks with pylons shall meet the following criteria regarding pylon
location, and design standards
1. sixty (60) feet apart on the straight away
2. forty (40) feet apart on the turns
3. pylons leading into the passing lanes to be 15 feet or less apart
4. thirty (30) inches in length above ground
5. pylons shall have the top three inches of the pylon painted or taped bright
orange.
(2) A horse while on stride, or part of the horse's race bike that leaves the race
course by going inside the pylons which constitutes the inside limits of the
course, when not forced to do so as a result of the actions of another driver
and/or horse may be in violation of this rule. In addition, when
an act of
interference causes a horse, or part of the horse's race bike, to cross inside the
pylons and the horse is placed by the Judges, the offending horse shall be placed
behind the horse with which it interfered.
(
a) if a horse while on stride, or part of the horse's race bike, goes inside two
(2) consecutive pylons, the offending horse shall be placed behind all horses
that are lapped on to the offending horse at the wire,
(
b) if a horse while on stride, or any part of the horse's race bike, goes inside
three (3) or more consecutive pylons, the offending horse shall be placed
last, and
(
c) if in the opinion of the Judges a horse while on stride, or part of the horse's
race bike, goes inside a pylon(
s) and that action gave the horse an unfair
advantage over other horses in the race or the action helped improve its
position in the race, the horse may be placed at the discretion of the Judges.
(3) Drivers who in the opinion of the Judges leave the racing course when not forced
to do so as a result of another driver and/or horse may be subject to a monetary
penalty or suspensions.
(4) Harness tracks using an extended/passing lane the following rules will
apply:
(
a) No horse shall pass on the extended/passing lane entering the
homestretch for the first time during the race.
(
b) The lead horse in the homestretch shall maintain as straight a course as
possible while allowing trailing horses full, unobstructed access to the
extended/passing lane.
(
c) Horses using the extended/passing lane must have complete clearance to
enter and use that lane.
(
d) Drivers, who in the opinion of the Board of Judges, violates any of the
above when not forced to do so as a result of another driver and/or
horse may be subject to being placed, monetary penalty or suspension.
Rule 457 s Pylon Rule currently states: (amended 03/20)
(1) Racetracks with pylons shall meet the following criteria regarding pylon
location, and design standards
1. sixty (60) feet apart on the straight away
2. forty (40) feet apart on the turns
3. pylons leading into the passing lanes to be 15 feet or less apart
4. thirty (30) inches in length above ground
5. pylons shall have the top three inches of the pylon painted or taped bright
orange.
(2) A horse while on stride, or part of the horse's race bike that leaves the race
course by going inside the pylons which constitutes the inside limits of the
course, when not forced to do so as a result of the actions of another driver
and/or horse may be in violation of this rule. In addition, when
an act of
interference causes a horse, or part of the horse's race bike, to cross inside the
pylons and the horse is placed by the Judges, the offending horse shall be placed
behind the horse with which it interfered.
(
a) if a horse while on stride, or part of the horse's race bike, goes inside two
(2) consecutive pylons, the offending horse shall be placed behind all horses
that are lapped on to the offending horse at the wire,
(
b) if a horse while on stride, or any part of the horse's race bike, goes inside
three (3) or more consecutive pylons, the offending horse shall be placed
last, and
(
c) if in the opinion of the Judges a horse while on stride, or part of the horse's
race bike, goes inside a pylon(
s) and that action gave the horse an unfair
advantage over other horses in the race or the action helped improve its
position in the race, the horse may be placed at the discretion of the Judges.
(3) Drivers who in the opinion of the Judges leave the racing course when not forced
to do so as a result of another driver and/or horse may be subject to a monetary
penalty or suspensions.
Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 7, 2025.
Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.
Directive No. 226 - 2025
All Breeds
The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:
Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \
Part 3 Horse Racing Misconduct, Division 2
Rule Violations
The following rule is ADDED to Rule 287 g to read:
Rule 287 g Specific violations
(3) No licensee acting alone or in concert with another person shall compromise
the welfare of a *horse for competitive or commercial reasons or subject or
permit any *horse under the control, custody or supervision to be subjected
to or to incur the following:
(
a) any form of cruelty, mistreatment, neglect or abuse;
(
b) abandonment, injury, maiming or killing (except for euthanasia for
humane reasons and in a manner consistent with the current version of
the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Guidelines for the
Euthanasia of Animals);
(
c) administration of any noxious substance; or
(
d) deprivation of necessary care, sustenance, shelter or veterinary care.
If the judges or stewards board, under the recommendation of the Official
Veterinarian, are satisfied that a racing participant has failed to meet the health
and welfare needs of *horses, the judges/stewards board may:
(
a) assign financial penalties,
(
b) refuse entries to horse races, and/or
(
c) ban, suspend or apply conditions to the licence of the licensee.
Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, April 7, 2025.
Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer.
Notice of Final Meeting
(Companies Act)
Edmonton Eskimo Football Club
Edmonton Eskimo Football Club (the "Company"), in voluntary liquidation.
Notice is hereby given that on May 12, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. (Mountain Time) there will
be a final general meeting of the members of the Company (the "Meeting") held at
Commonwealth Stadium, 11000 Stadium Road, Edmonton, AB T5H 4E2 for the
purpose of laying before the Meeting the liquidator's final account of the winding-up
of the Company, showing how the winding-up has been conducted and how the
property of the Company has been disposed of, and giving any explanation thereof.
Dated at Edmonton, Alberta, March 17, 2025.
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Foothills Regional Airport Ltd.
In the matter of the voluntary winding-up of Foothills Regional Airport Ltd.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of
Section 271(1) of the Companies
Act, that a general meeting shall be held related to Foothills Regional Airport Ltd., for
the purposes of reviewing the account of the winding-up on May 22, 2025 at
1:00 p.m., at the Foothills County Administration building located at 309 Macleod
Trail, High River, Alberta T1V 1M7.
Dated at High River, Alberta, April 11, 2025.
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Public Sale of Land
(Municipal Government Act)
Town of Gibbons
Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act,
the Town of Gibbons will offer for sale, by public auction, at the Municipal Building,
4807 50 Avenue, Gibbons, Alberta, on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the
following lands:
Roll
Lot
Block
Plan
C. of T.
Reserve Bid
348.000
6091NY
$222,720.00
816.000
$229,690.00
473.000
$313,600.00
Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations
and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.
The land is being offered for sale on an "as is, where is" basis, and the Town of
Gibbons makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever with respect to
any property being offered for sale at the public auction. No bid will be accepted
where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No
Town of Gibbons. No further information is available at the auction regarding the
lands to be sold.
The Town of Gibbons may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel
of land not sold at the public auction.
Terms: Winning bids must be accompanied with a certified cheque or cash in the
amount of 10% of the bid value by 1:00 p.m. on the date of the sale and the remainder
must be received by cash or certified cheque no later than 30 days after the public
auction. GST is payable on all applicable properties sold at the auction.
Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time
prior to the sale.
Dated at Gibbons, Alberta, April 10, 2025.
Monique Jeffrey, Director of Corporate Services.
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Town of Hardisty
Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act,
the Town of Hardisty will offer for sale, by public auction, at the Town of Hardisty
Council Chambers, 4807 49 Street, Hardisty, Alberta, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at
10:00 a.m., the following lands:
Roll
Lot
Block
Plan
C. of T./LINC
310 000
5466HW
001 669 0877
469 000
782 2749
001 068 5403
464 000
782 2749
001 341 8455
Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations
and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.
The Town of Hardisty may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel
of land not sold at the public auction.
Terms: Any property selling for less than $25,000 will be considered a "cash sale"
and all funds are due and payable via bank draft, certified cheque, VISA, Mastercard,
Debit Card, or cash, the day of purchase. Any property selling over $25,000 will
require a minimum of 15% down by way of cash, certified cheque, bank draft, VISA,
Mastercard, or Debit Card immediately preceding the purchase that day. A letter of
credit must accompany the 15% down from a recognized financial institution for the
difference indicating that the buyer has been approved for funding in an amount equal
to or greater than the purchase price. Balance of proceeds to be netted in 30 days. All
unsightly conditions on these properties will need to be dealt with, within 15 days of
the completed purchase at the new owner's expense.
Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time
prior to the sale.
Dated at Hardisty, Alberta, April 30, 2025.
Bobbi Usselman, Chief Administrative Officer.
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Town of McLennan
Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act,
the Town of McLennan will offer for sale, by public auction, at the Town of
McLennan Municipal Office, 19 1 Avenue NW, McLennan, Alberta, on Tuesday,
June 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the following lands:
Lot
Block
Plan
LINC
2200ET
Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations
and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.
The land is being offered for sale on an "as is, where is" basis, and the Town of
McLennan makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the
adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development
conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination, or the developability
of the subject land for any intended use by the purchaser.
The Town of McLennan may, after the public auction, become the owner of any
parcel of land not sold at the public auction.
Terms: 10% deposit to be paid at the date of public auction, and balance to be paid
within 10 days of the public auction; full purchase price to be paid at date of public
auction for vacant subdivided lots. GST will apply on all lands sold at the public
auction. All payments shall be by cash or certified funds.
The purchaser will be responsible for registration of the transfer including registration
fees.
Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time
prior to the sale.
Dated at McLennan, Alberta, April 4, 2025.
Lorraine Willier, Chief Administrative Officer.
Town of Strathmore
Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act,
the Town of Strathmore will offer for sale, by public auction, in the Town Office,
1 Parklane Drive, Strathmore, Alberta, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the
following lands:
Roll
Legal Desc.
LINC
20039.00
Plan 1011424; Unit 239
20040.00
Plan 1011424; Unit 240
20041.00
Plan 1011424; Unit 241
20088.00
Plan 1011424; Unit 288
Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations
and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.
The land is being offered for sale on an "as is, where is" basis, and the Town of
Strathmore makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the
adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development
conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination, or the developability
of the subject land for any intended use by the purchaser. No bid will be accepted
where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No
Town of Strathmore.
The Town of Strathmore may, after the public auction, become the owner of any
parcel of land not sold at the public auction.
Terms: Balances payable within 30 days of the date of the public auction.
Remittances must be in the form of a certified cheque or bank draft. GST will apply
to all applicable lands.
Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes, penalties and costs at
any time prior to the sale.
Dated at Strathmore, Alberta, April 15, 2025.
Riley Brolly, Chartered Professional Accountant,
Manager, Financial Planning, Budgeting, & Reporting.
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Village of Veteran
Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act,
the Village of Veteran will offer for sale, by public auction, in the Village Office, at
110 Waterloo Street, Veteran, Alberta, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.,
the following lands:
Lot
Block
Plan
LINC
C. of T.
8 & 9
585AJ
6224HW
6224HW
112076872+1
585AJ
1) Any parcel of land offered for sale may be redeemed by payment of all arrears,
penalties, and costs by guaranteed funds at any time until the property is declared
sold.
2) Each parcel will be offered for sale subject to a reserve bid and to the
reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.
3) The lands offered for sale on as "as is, where is" basis, and the municipality
makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the state of the
parcel nor its suitability for any intended use by the successful bidder.
4) The auctioneer, councilors, CAO and the designated officers and employees of
the municipality must not bid or buy any parcel of land offered for sale, unless
directed by the municipality to do so on behalf of the municipality.
5) The purchaser will be responsible for property taxes and utilities for the current
year. There will be no adjustment to the date of sale.
6) The purchaser will be required to execute a sale agreement in form and substance
provided by the municipality and will be 100% responsible for the registration of
the transfer including land title fees. GST will be collected on a property subject
to GST.
7) The Village of Veteran may, after the public auction, become owner of any
parcel if the land is not sold at the public auction.
8) Once the property is declared sold at the public auction, the previous owner has
no further right to pay tax arrears.
9) Terms: 10% down and remaining balance cash or certified cheque due within 7
days.
10) Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any
time prior to the sale. If the auction is cancelled as a result of all tax arrears being
paid, the Village of Veteran will post a notice in the Village of Veteran Post
Dated at Veteran, Alberta, April 30, 2025.
Debbie Johnstone, Chief Administrative Officer.
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