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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy EdmontonNewsCrews extinguishing grass fire north of BeaumontBy Alex AntoneshynPublished: April 26, 2025 at 7:30PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved The Beaumont Studios is marking 20 years of championing Vancouver’s creative community with a celebration that trades signatures for surprise the Mount Pleasant artist collective is hosting Art Incognito its first-ever anonymous art show and fundraiser More than 200 artists—ranging from established names to up-and-coming creators—are contributing original works on 8” x 8” canvases but here’s the twist: buyers won’t know who made what until after they’ve purchased it The night also marks a major milestone: The Beaumont has officially become a registered charity in Canada “This moment marks a powerful new chapter for us,” shares Jude Kusnierz Founder and Executive Director of The Beaumont “We’ve spent two decades building a creative ecosystem with great economic impact on the surrounding community we’re ready to take bold steps toward securing our forever home!” Inspired by similar events in Whistler and North Vancouver Art Incognito invites attendees to follow their instincts as they browse the mystery collection The artist’s identity is only revealed after the piece is claimed meaning your new artwork could be by a rising star The exhibit is part of a larger Community Art Party featuring open studios Tickets: $20+, available here Vicki Duong is a writer and a self-proclaimed girl-about-town always down for a local comedy show or an iced matcha latte Your hair was short-cropped and dyed orange Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — Nearly one in three women in the U.S will experience domestic violence in their lifetime according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chelsea Beaumont’s story is a reminder that survival is possible healing is real and reclaiming your life is within reach Chelsea once dreamed of a fairy tale — a white dress it looked like she had found it — until slowly “Domestic violence for me started at the beginning of a seven-year relationship that I just recently exited from,” said Beaumont Chelsea didn’t have a name for the unease that settled in her chest "I didn't know that what I was experiencing was domestic violence at the time and it caused me to want to learn more about what I was experiencing,” she expressed I felt like I had experienced a complete total loss of control over my life and everything I had wanted and imagined it to be executive director at the Survivor Advocacy Center of the Finger Lakes confidential support to survivors at all stages of their journey "We know that there's a lot of judgment Why can't you leave?' That is often not the case There are so many barriers —transportation Some of the first red flags of abuse can go unnoticed — jealousy framed as love and intimidation that slowly chips away at a person’s sense of safety and identity "It's going to look a little bit different to everybody that's out there experiencing it it just felt like my soul was able to finally fly,” she said With help from the Survivor Advocacy Center of the Finger Lakes But rebuilding her life was another kind of fight "You have the materialistic aspect of it I think the hardest part of that though is learning to trust myself again too director of community relations at the Survivor Advocacy Center of the Finger Lakes says silence often becomes the greatest barrier to support "We don’t air dirty laundry in public We don’t talk about what goes on in the home And that keeps people from seeking resources which just allows these cycles to continue and grow,” said Dillion According to the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence are shot and killed by an intimate partner every month Chelsea knows she could have become one of those statistics — but instead "I'm here to tell you that it's not your fault If you're experiencing violence of any kind please get help and that way you'll be able to finally go from surviving to thriving,” said Beaumont If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence Mayor: Run-off between Mouton and West.Councilmember At-Large: Turner and Williams Ward 1: CrenshawWard 2: HilliardWard:3 Sherwood Southeast Texas — Beaumont voters have elected two new city councilmembers and a new at-large councilman to join A.J but the mayoral race in Beaumont won't be decided until the June 7 runoff Click HERE for results of the City of Beaumont and BISD elections 14,052 ballots were cast out of 68,836 registered voters Former mayor Robin Mouton and incumbent Roy West will battle it out again next month after Mouton finished with 5,542 votes (39.7%) and West earned 4,225 votes (30.3%) At-Large Councilman Randy Feldschau finished with 3,862 votes (27.7%) Chris Jones received 267 votes (2%) and Jude Paredez ended the night with 53 votes (0.4%) Turner was re-elected to his at-large seat with 8,717 votes (40.4%) Mike Williams won the second at-large seat with 5,880 votes (27.3%) Ward 3 Councilman Audwin Samuel came in third with 5,390 votes (25%) and Brian Nepveux got 1,592 votes (7.4%) Ward 1 candidate Cory Crenshaw won the seat going away over former longtime state lawmaker Mark Stiles Crenshaw received 2,401 votes (62%) and Stiles earned 1,489 votes (38%) Longtime Ward 2 incumbent Mike Getz lost to Joey Hilliard with Hillard receiving 2,453 votes (51%) and Getz ending with 2,337 (49%) Ward 3 candidate LaDonna Sherwood won the seat over Terry Roy 1,693 votes (77%) to Roy's 495 votes (23%) Ward 4 incumbent Chris Durio was unopposed BISD Place 2 candidate Yolanda "Nan" Avery defeated Scott Ali 1,901 votes (91%) to Ali's 185 votes (9%) BISD Place 3 incumbent Woodrow "Woody" Reece II won re-election receiving 762 votes (56%) to Treva Sherrell Johnson's 590 (44%) The Port Arthur mayoral race moves to a runoff although Charlotte Moses remained about 50% for most of the night The vote ended with Moses receiving 1,742 votes (48.44%) Chuck Vincent took home 664 votes (18.46%) and Allen "Opie" Valka received 111 votes (3.09%) PAISD voters elected Jacori Narcisse and Kimberly Johnson to the school board and they passed both parts of the bond election Proposition A ($222 million for school improvements and new school buses) passed with 2,029 (59.4%) voting for the bond and 1,387 (40.6%) voting against it Proposition B ($78 million for new stadium complex) passed with 1,860 votes (55.36%) giving it the green light and 1,500 (44.64%) voting no Nederland voters elected three candidates who ran on a platform of bringing major changes to city government receiving 1,170 votes (58.35%) over Emmett Hollier's 835 (41.65%) Britton Jones won the Ward II council race with 1,293 votes (65.24%) over Sylvia Root's 689 (34.76%) Jeff Ortiz won the Ward 4 council race over David Guillot Jasper Mayor Anderson Land lost his re-election bid to Clark McClane who earned 399 votes (58%) to Land's 221 (32%) Kountze ISD voters gave the green light to a $28 million bond Bridge City ISD voters approved a $27.5 million school bond issue Voters in Newton County ESD#6 approved a sales and use tax election Voters in Orange County ESD#4 rejected a similar measure Beaumont’s beloved library is getting a makeover the Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library will undergo a redesign that will breathe new life into the community space and help better serve Beaumont’s growing population From updated furniture to thoughtful layout changes the library’s new look is all about creating a more welcoming We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentImprovements to the main library will include: • A new layout for better flow, creating more areas to gather, browse, and relax. • An upgraded children’s area with a new playhouse, cozy reading nook, and comfortable seating for caregivers. • Sound-reducing panels to create a quieter, more peaceful atmosphere. • Redesigned seating areas to foster community connection and offer a perfect spot to catch up or unwind. • New shelving for an expanded collection, giving the public access to even more books, resources, and materials. The project is partially funded by Beaumont City Council and Mayor Bill’s Charity Golf Tournament along with a Community Facility Enhancement Program grant from the Alberta government. The renovations will provide increased functionality but will not solve the library’s space issues. The library was built in 2004 for a population of 7,000 people. Today, Beaumont has nearly 25,000 residents—and the library has outgrown its walls. According to Government of Alberta standards, the Beaumont Library should be four times its current size. Laura Winton, Director of the Beaumont Library, said a bigger library is needed to serve the growing needs of Beaumont’s population. “Beaumont is a vibrant, growing community, full of young families, students, new professionals and newcomers. We are the ideal multi-use community hub to serve the needs of our diverse population, but our current building just isn’t big enough to do that well. With a larger space, we would add an engaging, and much larger children’s area, expand quiet study spaces, add bookable meeting rooms, and ensure ample seating for friends and family to gather and share stories,” said Winton. The Beaumont Library completed a feasibility study in 2017 that recommended a new 35,480 sq ft. facility, but securing funding for the project isn’t simple. “Given the rate atwhich Beaumont continues to grow, the municipality has outgrown a lot of its facilities, and the library understands the difficult work City Council and administration have in balancing all the competing priorities,” said Winton. Nonetheless, she is hopeful the community will see a new library in the next five years. “We know Council is aware of our challenges and supportive of a larger location. We look forward to working with them to find funding in the near future.” Winton encourages community members to reach out to councillors and express support for a larger library. “If you love the library and support a larger facility, let your City Council know. They are working hard to support your needs, and a quick email can go a long way.” The Beaumont Library will be closed to the public from Sunday, June 1 through Sunday, June 29, to complete construction and furniture installation. Although the Library doors will be closed, the following services will still be available: Curbside pickup, with limited hours; staff assistance via phone, chat, or email; access to the TRAC catalog for browsing and placing holds; access to the Library’s digital resources, such as eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, newspapers, comics and more. Library doors will reopen on Monday, June 30, when Beaumont residents can explore the refreshed space. Details about the project can be found on the library’s website at beaumontlibrary.com/Library-Redesign. Community members are encouraged to share with council what aspects of the redesign excite them most and to thank them for their continued support of the library. A local author’s new book combines elements of faith and family all into one exciting adventure We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentBeaumont resident Daniel Bagan released his long-gestating kids chapter book, For Love of Ricky, this year, and it is available for purchase online and in book stores. The book tells the story of Cole and Ricky, and Cole’s dad, the Professor. From the book blurb: “While Cole and Ricky are reconstructing a young dinosaur Ricky accidentally cuts his hand on a radioactive bone. He gains supernatural amazing abilities, but now he is also dying from a venomous snake bite. “Cole and his dad, the Professor, must activate the Professor’s ‘Rediscover Time’ Machine so Cole can travel back in time for a prehistoric plant to save Rick’s life! But in the process, a freak thunderstorm causes this same live young dinosaur to come back with Cole. “Needless to say – time travel has its consequences!” The first volume of the series How to Rediscover Time, Bagan first wrote the book 20 years ago, but it struggled to find the proper home. When pitching a different book to Florida publisher Sheltering Tree Earth Media, the book that would become For Love of Ricky came up, and soon Bagan found himself going through a rigorous editing process. His editor had him rewrite the story with an 11-year-old reader in mind, and the result not only a humbling and gratifying experience, but a better book, Bagan said. “It was the most fascinating wondrous time in my life. Each time I went through the edits and made the corrections (the editor) thought were necessary, I fell in love with the story that much more,” said Bagan. “This has gone from a book I enjoyed writing to a book kids will love reading.” The book combines both comedic and sad moments, letting kids feel a full range of emotion as they go through the book. Bagan is a man of many talents and vocations in the entertainment industry. A published playwright, director, singer, screenwriter, to name a few, Bagan has other books in the works, both for adults and for kids. Anyone interested in talking with Bagan about his books, or his upcoming projects, can contact him at danbagan@gmail.com. Beaumont Deputy Chief Administration Officer Olly Morrison updated council on happenings around the City on April 29 375-seat cabin-inspired building will offer 20 beers on tap and a menu of ciders community-nominated volunteers are being recognized for their commitment and dedication with goodie bags This year’s Volunteer Income Tax Program saw four volunteers assist 60 residents with their income taxes March saw over 400 intakes at the Chantal Bérubé Youth Centre (CBYC) across their drop-in and registered programs 132 were for programs like Tournament Night Six Youth Advisory Committee members attended the ‘Unite and Lead’ conference in Fort Saskatchewan The conference brought together other Youth Advisory Committee and Youth Council members in the region The City of Beaumont revealed more details on Saturday’s fire at their most recent council meeting We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentOn April 26, a brush fire broke out north of Township Road 510 and west of 50th Street at approximately 1 p.m. “Thanks to support from fire crews from Leduc County, City of Leduc, and Edmonton, our fire service was able to get the blaze under control at around 5 p.m. and there was no threat to neighbouring homes or buildings,” the city said. “We also appreciate the assistance of staff from our Infrastructure team and a nearby builder in Dansereau Meadows who helped build a fire break.” All responding units were back in service shortly after midnight. The Beaumont Fire Services then put out residual hotspots in the area Monday afternoon. The fire was managed without any reported injuries or damage to emergency services equipment. A post-incident analysis with all relevant city staff was conducted on Tuesday, April 29. An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway. Beaumont Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Maureen O’Neil updated council on happenings around the City on April 22 We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentBeaumont’s Economic Development Team participated in the Canadian Hydrogen Convention alongside Edmonton Global to showcase the city and promote investment attraction The convention took place from April 22 through 24 Residential sweeping began on April 22 and is expected to take approximately eight weeks to complete Bulk sweeping of arterial roads is also underway and the amount of material in the stormwater system When Catharina Mendonça drove from Calgary to Beaumont to see her company’s new development she thought she’d driven to another world — or at least another continent and I wasn’t expecting a town like that in Alberta,” says the marketing manager of Dream Developments about its new Beaumont subdivision and authentic-small-town-values kind of place where people can still walk their kids to school their local little [French] cafe there,” she says She’s not the only one to notice Beaumont’s charm The population was estimated at 24,556 in 2024 a 5.85 per cent increase from 2023 and a 23 per cent increase from 2019 it’s the fastest-growing municipality in the Edmonton Metro Region Beaumont is just a 24 km drive from central Edmonton and 19 km from Leduc Approximately 80 per cent of its residents commute to these nearby neighbourhoods “So I think one of the big allures of Beaumont is that it marries that sort of small town living with affordability You get the best of both worlds — you get that idyllic small-town living with unparalleled access to the city,” says Mendonça Not only does it exude a French vibe with red brick walkways it’s one of four municipalities in Alberta that’s officially bilingual Many schools offer French immersion or Francophone curricula and that’s obviously a draw for many French-speaking Albertans Macleans magazine has named the city one of the safest places to live in the province several times as its crime rate is 30 per cent lower than the national average There is a lot of green space and Mendonça says there are diverse housing options — everything from townhomes to luxury homes the city is proactive and developer-friendly says that while residential developers are really interested in building in Beaumont he’s also seen an increase in non-residential construction That increase is beneficial because historically the city has been heavily reliant on residential taxes Berezowsky says it’s been a challenge to keep up with community infrastructure council approved a 5.01 per cent tax increase leaving it in the middle of the pack comparatively for the top 20 Alberta communities But along with attracting commercial development city council is focused on coming up with innovative approaches to dealing with inflation and increased demand for services It’s ensured that there is land available for a new high school when needed combined with neighbourhood development meant it didn’t have a suitable parcel of reserve land that could fit a high school project and be ready to meet the timelines for consideration by the Alberta government the city worked with a developer and purchased land so it could have a shovel-ready site for a high school space “It involved our council and administration being nimble and open to opportunity to make this happen quickly,” he says “We want it to be a community of choice and for people to want to live here But we’re also up for the challenge,” says Berezowsky This article appears in the April 2025 issue of Edify Sign Up We acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory gathering place and travelling route to the Cree Métis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries we understand that we have roles and responsibilities to tell stories in a fair and balanced manner And we pledge that our coverage of Indigenous peoples will be undertaken in the spirit of the Treaty We are partners in the living document that is the Treaty A new incentive program aims to fill health care service gaps in the community by attracting primary care practitioners to Beaumont and encouraging existing services to expand We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content“Beaumont residents’ health needs are generally well-served but there are pressure points when it comes to after-hours and primary care practitioners with capacity for new patients,” said Mayor Bill Daneluik “Council is taking action with a grant program to address those areas and help meet the needs of residents now and as our community grows.” and registered student primary care physicians or nurse practitioners graduating within one year of application The University of Toronto is home to some of the world’s top faculty U of T Celebrates recognizes their award-winning accomplishments Adjunct Professor Rea Beaumont  (supplied image) Rea Beaumont, a world-renowned composer and pianist who is an adjunct professor in the University of Toronto's Faculty of Music, has been honoured with a King Charles III Coronation Medal awarded by the Governor General of Canada The medal, which was created to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III on May 6 is presented to individuals in recognition of their contributions to Canada.  Beaumont was recognized for her contributions to Canadian music arts and culture as well as her dedicated efforts to build a diverse and inclusive music scene. A celebrated pianist her music has highlighted critical global social issues including climate change environmental destruction and society's emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic Beaumont has published a book on Canadian composer Barbara Pentland in addition to numerous articles and lectures and holds a doctor of musical arts from the University of British Columbia She accepted the King Charles III Coronation Medal from Robert Oliphant Beaumont was previously awarded the SOCAN Foundation / MusCan Award of Excellence for the Advancement of Research in Canadian Music in 2021 EdmontonNewsBoy grabbed by the neck in Beaumont park, RCMP searching for attacker By Brittany EkelundPublished: December 20, 2024 at 1:56PM EST Knowledge isn’t the only thing you can harvest from the Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe library in collaboration with the Beaumont & District Agricultural Society (BADAS) officially launched their new Seed Library to the community on Saturday The program allows library members to check out seed packets to grow their own food and flowers Users can borrow up to three packets of seeds at a time and are encouraged to contribute back to the library at the end of the season by repackaging seeds from their gardens and harvested from healthy plants within the last two years The library is also accepting non-expired commercial seeds “A Seed Library encourages community members to maintain small kitchen or backyard gardens promoting the preservation of locally adapted seed varieties,” the library says “Seed Libraries are becoming a staple in public libraries offering not only a collection space but also access to knowledgeable staff who can guide patrons to reputable resources.” BADAS will offer programming about growing a garden from seed The initial seed collection is made up of donations from Canadian companies This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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Alberta Sheriffs have changed the locks on a Beaumont home described by Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis as a “notorious” source of crime and disorder The provincial ministry of public safety announced enforcement action Tuesday against the owner of 4805 44 Ave saying a court order has been obtained giving sheriffs authority to shutter the property for 90 days Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience The community safety order — which will remain in effect through November 2026 — ends any tenancy agreements or leases and requires the owner and residents to vacate the home It will be monitored by the Alberta Sheriffs’ Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit “Tremendous resources go into this type of enforcement activity and it’s thanks to the dedicated work of our SCAN partners and our own police officers that we have a favourable outcome.” The SCAN unit operates under the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act and can obtain court orders to enforce sanctions against owners for illegal activities on their property The unit has investigated more than 9,600 properties and issued 129 community safety orders since its creation in 2008 adding “most” complaints are resolved by working with the homeowner to stop illegal activity This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe not-for-profit organization has operated in the community for over a decade artistic expression and appreciation of the arts Part of the group’s mission statement was to “build community spirit and enhance the character and reputation of Beaumont and its people.” They have also long pushed for a dedicated arts facility in the community the BSA cited a cancellation of funding from the City of Beaumont and shifting priorities in municipal arts funding as reasons behind their closure we have seen increasing administrative control over arts funding — removing it from the hands of artists themselves — which has made it increasingly difficult for grassroots organizations like the BSA to thrive,” the release reads “The BSA wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to every artist and supporter who has contributed to its mission over the years.” Beaumont resident Lene McCrackin had the competition down for the count when she won the 72Kg Women’s Class at the U23 Pan-American Wrestling Championships in Queretaro We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentMcCrackin, who grew up in Beaumont and is currently studying and wrestling at Simon Fraser University, won the gold medal in her first competition as a member of Team Canada. “It was kind of an unreal feeling. The way the points were working out, I didn’t believe I had won until I was stepping on the podium,” McCrackin said. She tried out for Team Canada last summer, and was named to the team. She hopes to again represent Canada at the Pan-American Games later this year. McCrackin opened her tournament with a 6-6 match against her American opponent, and a 4-6 match against the Mexican wrestler.  In her final match against a wrestler from Chile, she won 5-0. The results came down to point classification, and because she had pins in two of her matches, which are worth more than other results, McCrackin was named the gold medal champion. McCrackin loved the experience, including the opening ceremony, the stadium, and getting to meet and compete against wrestlers from all over the world. “Honestly, I was kind of nervous at first, before my coaches told me there was no pressure. It was my first international meet, I was just hoping to gain experience, see what the competition was like, and be ready for anything,” McCrackin said. McCrackin is excited about the rest of the international wrestling season this summer, and looking forward to competing in the inaugural NCAA Women’s Championships next year. the Beaumont RCMP is reminding drivers to be extra mindful of motorcycles as they return to the roads and highways Spring brings an increase in motorcycle traffic making it essential for all road users to remain vigilant and practice courtesy to ensure everyone’s safety Motorcycles are smaller and less visible than other vehicles making situational awareness crucial when driving near them The Beaumont RCMP recommends the following precautions: If you’re a rider getting ready for the season take the time to prepare yourself and your bike before hitting the road For more tips on motorcycle safety, follow us on Facebook @RCMPinAlberta and on X @RCMPAlberta Sign In Subscribe Now Become a free member today and receive top local stories right to your inbox Warning: This story contains graphic details about a homicide that may be distressing for some readers.  previously sentenced to two years of house arrest for dismembering the remains of his son's common-law spouse Skelly was given a conditional sentence of two years minus one day for interfering with the remains of Beaumont The Alberta Court of Appeal overturned the sentence on Oct the three-justice court of appeal panel stating the original sentence was "demonstrably unfit," and instead imposing a new sentence of three years Skelly's son came to his house and told him he had caused the death of his common-law spouse and had brought her body to Skelly's garage.  discussed with his son how to dispose of the remains in a way that would disguise the victim's identity. They talked about Oberly's identifying tattoos on her forearms the possibility of fingerprints and dental records Reportedly in an effort to protect his son from prosecution Skelly removed identifying parts of the victim's body He then burned them in a burn barrel in his back yard, later putting the ashes in his recycling bin.  Skelly had been drinking before his son arrived and continued to drink while he dismembered the victim.  Skelly drove the rest of the remains to a rural area about 200 kilometres away with the intent they would not be discovered he burned the tarps and mattress he had used to cover the body and cleaned his garage and vehicle.  he was interviewed by the RCMP about Oberly It wasn't until three days after his cell phone had been seized that Skelly admitted to police that he knew where Oberly's remains were and showed officers the exact location Later in court Skelly pleaded guilty to interfering with human remains Oberly's remains were only able to be identified through DNA analysis preventing investigators from determining the cause of death The maximum sentence for the offence is five years' incarceration The Crown said an appropriate sentence would be 3.5 years given the "heinous nature" of the crime Defence counsel argued for a conditional sentence of two years less a day The defence presented evidence of Skelly's prior good character and noted he had no prior criminal record References from friends and neighbours opined Skelly was a candidate for rehabilitation.  It was stated Skelly began drinking after his wife died 12 years before the offence concluded alcohol was a factor in Skelly's actions and felt his remorse was genuine Little also considered the fact Skelly was not also responsible for the homicide and was acting in the interest of his son Skelly’s actions were completely misguided and the way that the crime was carried out was gruesome in the extreme he had nothing to gain by it other than a father’s instinct to attempt to protect his son," Little said during his sentencing Little concluded all available sanctions other than incarceration should be considered I do not see that a federal term of imprisonment in an institution would serve any purpose," he said Little sentenced Skelly to a conditional sentence of two years with the first 12 months served under house arrest followed by 12 months of probation and 200 hours of community service The Crown appealed on the grounds the sentencing judge made an error under the parity principle meaning sentences should be similar to sentences imposed for similar offences and circumstances no principled reason to disregard the sentences imposed for indignity offences just because they are joined with a conviction for the underlying homicide." They further concluded the sentencing judge erred in his analysis of the appropriate sentencing range "The sentence over-emphasized the respondent’s personal circumstances and the effect that any sentence would have on him," said Hon justices Jack Watson, Frans Slatter properly described in the sentencing reasons as 'gruesome in the extreme.' Her remains were dismembered and disposed of in a remote rural location .. Skelly has now been sentenced to 36 months in prison minus time served in pretrial custody and under house arrest 2023 and was reported missing on July 16.  Search and rescue and community volunteers conducted ground searches in the area in an effort to find the 40-year-old woman RCMP announced in a press release dated July 27 that Oberly's remains had been found on July 24 and Beaumont resident Kenneth Skelly had been charged with second-degree murder RCMP issued an update stating Jospeh Skelly had been charged with causing indignity to a dead body Kenneth was denied bail at a hearing on Oct 29 at the Wetaskiwin Court of King's Bench for a conference Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines The Alberta Sheriffs changed the locks and evicted the occupants of a residential property in Beaumont police describe as having a long history with drug and criminal activity on Nov the local detachment had received dozens of calls about the property since the beginning of the year regarding alleged illegal activity that was disrupting the neighbourhood The northern Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sheriffs obtained a court order against the owner of 4805 44 Ave. giving investigators the authority to close the property for 90 days Any tenancy agreement or lease is now terminated requiring the owners and all tenants to vacate the premises bars people from the property until the closure period ends on Feb SCAN members will continue to monitor the property for activity while their investigation remains ongoing Community safety order conditions remain in effect until Nov “SCAN’s closure of this notorious property is a huge win for the residents of Beaumont," said Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis in the release "Shutdowns like this are key for bringing safety and stability back to suffering neighbourhoods," he said "I urge all Albertans to continue reporting suspicious activity in their area.” there have been five complaints since March and 19 incidents at the property between February and August 2024. An additional five incidents in the area were also linked to the property "Tremendous resources go into this type of enforcement activity and it’s thanks to the dedicated work of our SCAN partners and our own police officers that we have a favourable outcome," said Beaumont detachment commander Staff Sgt. David Marentette "Residents continuing to speak up about problem properties in their neighbourhoods is key to supporting positive outcomes like this in the future," said SCAN Inspector Karleen Schenkey. "Across Alberta SCAN and its partners are firmly committed to preserving public safety and stability for communities.” SCAN units operates under the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act which uses legal sanctions and court orders to hold owners accountable for illegal activity happening on their property A new SCAN team was recently created for Central Alberta operating in Red Deer and its surrounding communities and rural areas providing coverage from Ponoka to the north and Olds to the south Alberta’s SCAN unit has investigated more than 9,600 properties and issued 129 community safety orders Most complaints are resolved by working with owners to stop the illegal activity on their property EdmontonNews'Longstanding nuisance' problem property shut down in BeaumontBy Brittany EkelundPublished: November 12, 2024 at 3:18PM EST Sign in Join now, it's FREE! accused of the second degree murder of his common-law spouse at the Wetaskiwin Court of King's Bench.  A pre-trial conference was scheduled for Dec Search and rescue and community volunteers conducted ground searches but were unsuccessful.  RCMP located her remains after the accused's father confessed to knowing where Oberly’s remains were and led police to them. Several days later Kenneth was subsequently charged with the second degree murder of Oberly was originally sentenced to two years of house arrest the sentence was overturned by the Alberta Court of Appeal on Oct The judge who handed down the first sentence, Justice J.S noted in his written decision that Joseph's confession "assisted in providing reasonable and probable grounds for the arrest of his son Kenneth" and that the "extent of the damage (Joseph) caused prevented investigators from determining Ms Sign up for free account today and start receiving our exclusive newsletters the Beaumont RCMP responded to 69 calls for service We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentSome of the calls for service included: 911 calls The Beaumont RCMP conducted 51 traffic stops resulting in 7 violation tickets and 3 warnings issued under the Traffic Safety Act There’s a new way to find healthcare services in and around Beaumont We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe City recently launched its online Health and Social Services Directory an interactive map identifying services available within 15 kilometres of Beaumont “The health needs assessment conducted last year identified that Beaumont has a wealth of services in the immediate vicinity This directory puts information about available medical care right at their fingertips.” Other ongoing initiatives include advocating to the Alberta government for necessary services and implementing an incentive program The Alberta Government made a long awaited and hoped-for announcement on Wednesday announcing funding for two new Beaumont High Schools (one for the Black Gold School Division Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic School Division) We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe Beaumont schools are two of the 14 new school projects the government announced for the Edmonton area. “We have heard loud and clear that Edmonton and surrounding communities need new schools. To meet this call, we are supporting new and ongoing school projects in Edmonton and area to ensure every student has a space to grow and thrive,” Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaide said in the announcement. Beaumont has long needed new high school space, and last fall, the City of Beaumont “secured a shovel-ready location in Azur/Lakeview,” Mayor Bill Daneluik said in a release.  “École Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School is bursting at the seams. We’ve been working closely with the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic and Black Gold school divisions to move new high school space for Beaumont to the top of the list for the provincial government. Our combined efforts are now paying off,” Daneluik said in response to the funding announcement.  “With 25 per cent of Beaumont residents under the age of 15, the rapidly growing youth demographic is driving the need for new high school space in Beaumont. We also expect significant pressure from neighbouring communities, like the East Vistas in Leduc County, which is anticipated to be home to more than 1,300 additional high-school-aged children once fully built.” Daneluik’s full statement can be found at beaumont.ab.ca. Beaumont — The Diocese of Beaumont announced Thursday morning that Robert Reid is stepping down as Superintendent of Catholic Schools and Alison Kiker will step into that new position Bishop David Toups says Kiker will remain principal of St Toups says he extends his "extreme gratitude to Reid for his dedication and contributions especially his faithful presence in the schools and the community which has strengthened the Catholic education presence in Southeast Texas," While an announcement of the reason for the resignation wasn't revealed the Diocese said it's important to maximize resources the commitment to providing quality education while maximizing the resources available remains constant Bishop Toups is pleased to announce that Ms Alison Kiker will step into the role of Superintendent of Catholic Schools while remaining Principal of St She will primarily oversee the 3 grade schools and be available to assist the administration of Msgr Kiker brings exceptional leadership and expertise to this position having been principal the past 11 years at St Anne Catholic School with a total of 31 years in education With a proven track record of transforming St Anne Catholic School into a thriving community she has demonstrated outstanding skills in curriculum development Kiker’s commitment to Catholic education reflects the dedication to nurture academic excellence and spiritual growth in all the Catholic schools We invite the community to join us in praying for both Robert Reid and Alison Kiker as they embark on their new journeys and our students and their families." The Beaumont & District Heritage Society is a registered non-profit organization We rely on volunteers to help us in promoting Beaumont’s rich heritage Now that the construction and renovation phases for the St Jacques Heritage House Museum are finally over we are on the lookout for volunteers to help us with ongoing fundraising and to provide tours and activities in our beautiful facility If you are interested you can contact us at heritageinbeaumont@gmail.com or 780-932-8031 We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentOur Annual General Meeting is coming up next week on Wednesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. It will take place in the Activity Room on the basement level of the St. Jacques Heritage House Museum. The address is 3116 – 49th Street. Our handicap elevator allows easy access for all. If you would like to become a member of the Society or perhaps are interested in becoming a director on our board, this is the time to introduce yourself. Yearly membership is $5 and lifetime membership is $100. If you like gardening, we have flowers, shrubs and trees that you can help us care for. If you like chess, or quilting or any other craft or hobby, the activity room is a great place to organize such monthly events. The activity room can be booked for $40/hour, upon availability. The Family History room is a great place to do research on your family tree. It is now open to the general public on Thursday evenings between 6 to 9 p.m. This service if free. You are welcome to drop in to find out more about what we can help you with. As the snow melts away and winter comes to a close we are pleased to announce that our long awaited Public Open House Celebration will be taking place during Beaumont Days. It will be held on Saturday, May 24 and will include an outdoor BBQ and tours of the St. Jacques Heritage House museum. Volunteers are welcome to come forward and help us with hosting this event.    At our Open House we will have on sale copies our “Following in Their Footsteps” USB/DVD telling the story of early Beaumont settlers ($25 each), the “Heritage Prints” collection ($20), and we will also take orders for more of our walkway boards to be engraved with your names ($75 each). During the Open House we will also be playing our DVD on the large screen TV in the Activity Room. With the Beaumont Society for the Arts (BSA) no longer receiving funding “Where is the money going?” The BSA announced its closure on Tuesday We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentChantal Yardley, a founding member of the BSA, said the main goal of the organization was “to build a facility, support artists, and get art funding because there was no funding when we started 10 years ago.” The BSA has helped many community events surrounding the arts such as French band, musical theatre, running a local arts conference and having community art around the city. “We volunteered our time to help this city write policy for arts because it’s important for artists to be apart of that process. It’s to keep art money in the hand of the artist instead of an ever-changing council,” Yardley said. Mike Berezowsky, communications director for the City of Beaumont, said in an email that the “BSA requested $50,000 for 2025 under the Operating and Major Projects Grants program to distribute to other arts organizations and individuals in the community.” The city denied the BSA this funding. Berezowsky explained that the function of distributing funds to organizations and individuals is now fulfilled by the Arts Grants program, with applications considered by the Arts Advisory Committee comprised of council-appointed community members. Although the BSA is no longer receiving funding, council policy C38 states that the city will strive to spend 1 per cent of all publicly-funded capital infrastructure expenditure to acquire or create and display public artworks. There is now three streams of grants, with two intakes a year for arts grants. Through the Arts Grants and Community Grants programs, according to Berezowsky, there is $170,000 in total funding available this year. “The BSA is still be eligible to apply for funding from the Arts Grants and Community Grants programs this year for projects or events that the society organized itself,” Berezowsky said via email. Camryn Bauer, an alumnus from Beaumont Composite High School, who participated in French band and musical theatre, said, “Art, to me, is heavily based on community, connection, and self-improvement and expression.” Regarding the Beaumont Society for the Arts announcement, Bauer said, “It makes me wonder about the future opportunities.” With the BSA no longer running, some in the community are wondering who will celebrate and hold up the arts. “I think the artists of this community are in every home, but there isn’t a place to celebrate them. People need art. It connects us to humanity. It connects us to each other,” said Yardley. Beaumont city council will discuss game rooms during a work session at its Tuesday afternoon meeting The agenda indicates council will review and discuss Article 6 but we're told council is aware of a court ruling in north Texas that now allows cities to ban game rooms Police have expressed concerns about game rooms that operate illegally and the money they generate That ruling is prompting council members in Orange to approve the first reading of a new ordinance banning game rooms and 8-liner machines Once council in Orange approves a second reading of the new rule Home | News & stories | OCI Global Announces Agreement for the Sale of its Clean Ammonia… a leading global producer and distributor of hydrogen products today announced that it has reached an agreement for the sale of 100% of its equity interests in its Clean Ammonia project under construction in Beaumont Texas (“OCI Clean Ammonia” or the “Project”) to Woodside Energy Group Ltd (“Woodside”) for a total consideration of USD 2.35 billion on a cash-free and debt-free basis (the “Transaction”) OCI Clean Ammonia is the world’s first large-scale low-carbon intensity (“CI”) hydrogen-based greenfield ammonia facility and is expected to produce first ammonia in 2025 Offering first-mover advantages including superior construction terms and favorable tax incentives the Project is a unique collaboration between OCI and Linde that integrates Linde’s low CI hydrogen production and carbon capture technology with OCI’s ammonia production Linde has contracted with ExxonMobil the CO2 transportation and sequestration infrastructure The Project in its first phase will result in the capture and sequestration of 1.7 million metric tonnes per year of CO2  for OCI that would otherwise have been released to the atmosphere OCI Clean Ammonia is anticipated to meet blue ammonia specifications by any standard announced to date It is the only blue ammonia facility under construction globally capable of producing 1.1 million metric tonnes per year of blue ammonia in its first phase with the necessary infrastructure and utilities in place to double that capacity in its existing plot plan This design philosophy and oversized infrastructure is expected to provide significant savings on budget and timeline for the ‘plug and play’ second line over any newbuild projects of similar nature Permitting for the second line has been submitted and is expected to be received by year-end Executive Chairman of OCI commented: “We are exceptionally proud to have put in motion on a global scale the first FID’d blue ammonia project with first production expected in less than a year from now This pioneering investment will contribute to the global availability of low-carbon intensity ammonia with significant potential to reduce carbon emissions in hard-to- abate sectors including existing markets in fertilizer and industrial sectors as well as in new applications in power and shipping We are confident that in Woodside we have found the rightful custodian for this landmark asset and its talented employees OCI Clean Ammonia will play a vital role in the global energy transition delivering new energy products and lower carbon services to reduce Woodside’s customers’ emissions globally.” CEO of OCI commented: “I would like to thank the entire OCI team for helping to develop and build such a ground-breaking project as future owner and operator of OCI Clean Ammonia will add significant value to this peerless collaboration We look forward to working closely with the Woodside management team to fully complete the facility in the coming months and to ensure continuity and successful stewardship through closing and beyond.” CFO of OCI commented: “Reflecting upon our thirty-year track record as an investor we are extremely proud of the journey OCI has undertaken thus far continuously deploying our DNA into the creation of successful projects.” International plc is serving as financial advisor to OCI on the Transaction A&O Shearman and Vinson & Elkins are acting as OCI’s legal advisors A conference call for investors and analysts will be hosted on Monday, 5 August 2024 at 12:00 BST / 07:00 ET / 13:00 CET. Details of the call are available on the Company’s website at www.oci-global.com This press release contains information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation driving forward the decarbonization of the energy-intensive industries that shape OCI’s production capacity spans four continents and comprises approximately 17.2 million metric tons per year of hydrogen- based products including nitrogen fertilizers is headquartered in the Netherlands and listed on Euronext in Amsterdam Learn more about OCI at www.oci-global.com. You can also follow OCI on LinkedIn. providing reliable and affordable energy to help people lead better lives Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia Woodside is recognised for its world-class capabilities as an integrated upstream supplier of energy Woodside’s proven track record and distinctive capabilities are underpinned by 70 years of experience Vice President Investor Relations & Communications Email: sarah.rajani@oci-global.com Subscribe for news and stories about our business This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply