The Camrose Booster, December 25, 2012 by The Camrose Booster

2012

Celebrating 60 years • 1952-2012 Always better – always better read 60 Pages

December 25, 2012

Picture by Courtney Zimmer

Vol. LXI, No. 5

INSIDE Seniors’ Scene Pages 12 and 13 Lion’s Club Pages 16 and 17 Entertainment and Dining Pages 20 to 23 Obituaries Page 36 and 37 Special Occasions Page 40

Merry Christmas, Booster readers!

On-the-Road and Auto Classifieds Pages 43 to 50 and 60 Classifieds Pages 53 to 56

REAL ESTATE LISTINGS, See… Page 32 – Central Agencies Page 33 – Re/max for buying or selling real estate!

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Courtney Zimmer puts the finishing touches on this Christmas drawing under the watchful eye of her best friend, Shaconna Reinke.

Students studying art, under the direction of Kristy Brown at Our Lady of Mount Pleasant School were invaluable in producing this Christmas edition of The Camrose Booster. We challenged them to use their imagination and skill to draw scenes meaningful to the Christian holiday. The student-artists took on the project with eagerness and complete cooperation. Every drawing which was relayed back to our office was of usable quality and we regret not being able to publish every one of their creative achievements. You will spot the students’ artwork in numerous ads in this issue. To Rural Homes These messages are placed by business people who rely on our publication as a With Booster vehicle to convey thanks and appreciation to clients and patrons.

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Special thanks go out to one of the artists at OLMP – Courtney Zimmer. The grade nine student, who cherishes the wonder of Christmas, drew the special piece shown above. Her sketch depicts the Magi (Three Wise Men) bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to baby Jesus. We hope this week’s issue warms your heart and brightens your holiday.

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Camrose Merry Christmas Fund achieves its goal By Murray Green

Once again, the Camrose community has come through for less fortunate people. The Camrose Merry Christmas Fund met its goal prior to the hampers being delivered on Dec. 22. Two weeks ago the Merry Christmas Fund put out an urgent appeal. "At that time only $8,000 had been raised, which was a small portion of the projected $30,000 need. The people of Camrose rose to the challenge," said fund treasurer Dorothy Marshall. “In the past two weeks $22,000 have come in. We have met our goal.” Chairman of the Merry Christmas Fund Larry Schultz said “We would sincerely like to thank the people of Camrose and area. Because of their generosity, over 250 local families will have a much better Christmas. We would also like to thank the Camrose Booster and CFCW for their outstanding support in making the community aware of the need.” The Food Bank volunteers were also thankful they didn't have to dig into its reserves. “In partnership with the Camrose Kinettes and the Camrose Merry Christmas Fund, the Neighbour Aid office performs all assessments for this program, which typically delivers over 250 food and toy hampers," said Jo-Anne Tweed, executive director of Neighbor Aid. "Who do we help? We are helping those families in need of assistance at Christmas, for the most part those who are working either part time or full time in lower paying jobs," added Jo-Anne. "Most of their income is going towards housing and, after the power and telephone bills are paid, there isn’t much left over for food. It is even harder during Christmas for these families and individuals. That is where our community really comes through donating time, toys and money. We would not be able to help as many families as we do without the community’s on-going support. ” The hampers were packed last week by a small army of volunteers and delivered on Dec. 22 by community members. "Thank you to everyone involved for your help with this important project," concluded Dorothy. The fund will still be accepting donations to get an earlier start for next year. Donations can be made at the Camrose Fire Hall or the Royal Bank. Each cent raised goes to purchasing food. The Camrose Merry Christmas Fund is a registered charity and donations are tax deductible. The food hampers are distributed to less fortunate families in Camrose and area.

Sign of progress

Work crews were busy at the Augustana Campus last week pouring the cement footings for the new Camrose Performing Arts Centre. The Performing Arts Centre will be a 38,000 square foot theatre complex with 550 seats on two sloped floor levels. The entire stage area will be 2,700 square feet, and the back stage area will be serviced by a 70 foot fly tower. This project is a joint vision held by the Government of Alberta, the City of Camrose, Camrose County and the University of Alberta.

City council and Bailey Theatre Society have discussions By Dan Jensen

The ball has been bounced back into the court of the Bailey Theatre Society. Camrose City council indicated at its Dec. 10 committee of the whole meeting that, while it is not prepared to provide any further funding for the Bailey Theatre at this time, it would consider a request from the Society to have a council representative serve on a committee that would discuss what future steps need to be taken to keep the theatre alive. Mayor Marshall told Bailey Theatre Society representative and Augustana professor Dr. Jeremy Mouat at the meeting that it should be up to the Bailey Theatre Society, not City council, to take the lead in future discussions. "I think you folks need to move that forward and, if you want, to ask the City to be part of the discussions with the other people who are involved in this," said the mayor. "Quite frankly it is your business." Councillor John Howard said it is not up to the City to strike a committee. "I think we have to be asked by the Society to participate in that because it is the Society's issue. Anything we do today as a council is us assuming the role of telling the Society what they have to do. I would rather the

Society come to us and ask us how we can partner with them." Councillor Greg Wood said he is not opposed to having a committee set up to have further discussions in order to find a solution to the Bailey's problems. "I am sure if it is 100 per cent fair that we are part of the solution, which 99 per cent of the time I think we are at some point." Councillor Wood said as much as the City can be frustrated with the lack of fundraising that has been done by the Bailey Theatre Society it can't change what has happened in the past. "If we truly want this to survive in the future then damn the past. We just need to figure out how we are going to get to the solution." The comments followed a presentation by Dr. Mouat that suggested council could help the Bailey Theatre Society in several ways, whether it be by directing that capital funds be used to pay the $600,000 loan from the bank, providing an interest free loan, or providing a guarantee of the bank loan. He said an interest-free loan would enable the Bailey to access funds from the MacInnis Family Foundation, give the City a measure of control over the building and prevent the Society from taking on further debt. Dr. Mouat said the Bailey Theatre Society has done what

many people said couldn't be done – take an old theatre in rough shape and turn it into a state of the art facility with impeccable sound and lighting facilities. He urged council not to lose sight of the fact that the Bailey was a very large and direct investment in the main street of Camrose. "As business owners have told you being successful on Camrose's main street can be a challenge, so it is worth bearing in mind that the renovation of the Bailey has been the most important project on Camrose's main street in the last 20 to 25 years. The Bailey's role on the north end of main street can be seen in several ways, but one of them surely is strategic and vital economic development in the investment in the future of main street." Dr. Mouat said the Bailey Theatre Society budgeted for an operating loss in its first five years, but ran into unexpected costs during renovations that required the diversion of funds. He said the Bailey Theatre Society is willing to do whatever it takes to keep the Bailey going, and would be happy, at its annual general meeting in January, to amend its bylaws to allow for representation from the City of Camrose on its board of directors. "The only thing we want to accomplish is to continue what we have started. We are not hung up about maintaining ownership,

it is the ongoing operation of the Bailey." Councillor Howard suggested the Bailey Theatre Society's problem in operating the theatre could become the City of Camrose problem if the Society is not able to pay its $600,000 loan, since the City acquired a caveat on the building's title when it provided $1 million in MSI funding. "If the Bailey closes we have a caveat on the title and we are going to end up with a property. I would assume we wouldn't let it sit empty. But that is not the right way for us to get the property. I don't want to default on the Society. There has to be a better way to do that." Mayor Chalmers balked at the suggestion that the Bailey Theatre problems have somehow become the problems of the City of Camrose. "At what point did it turn that way? At what point did the Society figure out that gee, we are not meeting our fundraising goals? Now we are getting all kinds of letters expressing disappointment that the City is not providing money. At what point did it turn?" Mayor Chalmers said at some point the Bailey Theatre Society needs to think about a long-term strategy and come to council with suggestions other than just asking for money. "Nobody wants the Bailey to close but we have to remember

we are looking through a public lens here." Councillor Max Lindstrand said one of the problems council has is trying to justify public funding of a private society. He added he likes the idea of an arts authority that would oversee the operation of all arts organizations in the City but noted there would have to be an inventory conducted so that council would have an idea of all the arts organizations in the community. Councillor Lindstrand said the City is able to justify the $500,000 to $600,000 net cost of running the swimming pool and the $1 million net cost of running the three ice surfaces because they are City facilities that provide opportunities for the citizens of Camrose. He said if the Bailey was a City owned facility there wouldn't be quite the resistance of having a net cost associated with it. Council agreed that while a Camrose arts authority would help the Bailey and other arts organizations in the City, working out a memorandum of understanding would take some time and couldn't be established in time to address the Bailey Theatre Society's current financial situation. Mayor Chalmers said council as a whole has never had a discussion about an arts authority, whether something like that would be viable, or even if it wants to go down that road. Continued on page 24

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Happy New Year! From your friends at Harley’s

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PLEASE, PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY

CITY COUNCILLOR Brandon Blatz Ph. (780)672-2962 or (780)678-1145 City of Camrose 5204-50 Ave., Camrose, Alberta T4V 0S8 Ph. (780)672-4426, Fax (780)672-2469

Email bblatz@camrose.ca www.camrose.ca Note: This informational advertisement was personally funded by Councillor Brandon Blatz. No public/tax dollars whatsoever were used in its creation or publication.

6520-48 Avenue, Camrose

Phone 780-672-1010

BOXING WEEK SALE! Open Monday, Christmas Eve, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please … no returns or exchanges until Thursday, December 27

Merry Christmas from everyone at your Canadian Tire in Camrose! The Amazing

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ith the use of a SafeTracks GPS Personal Electronic Monitoring Device, feel secure knowing that help is one button away. Simply push the SOS button and a trained 911 operator comes on line and assesses your situation.

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Talk to us today about the benefits of pre-planning final arrangements. The idea of advance funeral planning is one which many people would rather not think about. However, planning your own funeral is one of the kindest things you can do for your loved ones. At a time of grief, your family members will be spared the stress of making important, emotionally draining decisions. Preplanning also ensures your final arrangements will be carried out according to your exact wishes, in a costsensitive manner. Call us today for more information about advance funeral planning or to arrange a no-obligation consultation with one of our directors.

CAMROSE DENTURE CLINIC 4867-51 Street, Camrose

Think You’ve Heard It All? • Hearing Evaluations • State-of-the-Art Hearing Aids • Hearing Aid Batteries and Accessories • Full Time Repair Service • In-home appointments available

4817-51 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-2121 RECORDED OBITUARY LINE: 780-679-2400 "Dedicated service since 1906"

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Ensure you receive the maximum benefit from your hearing aid. With today's technology, our clients have more products and styles to choose from than ever before to best meet their needs. See our full line of Artificially Intelligent models, highly discreet and comfortable to wear.

To hear the difference we can make, contact us today.

Hauck Hearing Centre Ltd. CAMROSE & DAYSLAND www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Claire Milligan Board Certified in Hearing Instument Sciences

5015-49 St., Camrose, AB

Phone (780)672-4808 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

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Take extra precautions to avoid falling

Plan Now For Their Future Needs You’ve worked your entire life to build your assets. Sound estate planning can ensure these hard-earned assets are passed on to your family according to your wishes, without interference. Talk to us today about developing a plan that makes sense for you and your loved ones.

Submitted

Anyone can fall, but as we age the risk increases. While falling may not seem serious, falls can disable, cause physical and mental distress, and seriously diminish the quality of life, especially for seniors. The good news is we can take steps to prevent a fall. The Alberta Centre for Injury Control and Research has partnered with Physiotherapy Alberta and a variety of organizations to develop an annual month-long information campaign called Finding Balance focused on reducing the number of falls among seniors in Alberta. Here are some tips to reduce your chance of falling. One in three seniors fall each year. Once you have fallen you are likely to fall again. But you can take steps to prevent a fall. Think about what may have caused your fall. Could you prevent it from happening again? Talk to your health care provider about your fall and ask if there are any medical reasons that put you at risk of falling. Fear of falling may be a natural reaction after you have a fall. If your fear is causing you to reduce your daily activities, then fear of falling can become harmful. Daily exercise and activity can help you stay strong, healthy and independent. Start slowly and build your confidence so you can enjoy doing the things you love! Weak muscles can put you at risk of falling. It is important to move your body at least 30 minutes a day to stay strong. Talk to your health care provider about the type of exercise that is best for you. Try gardening, walking or taking a group exercise class. Shuffling your feet or walking off balance can cause you to fall. A health care provider can assess your muscle strength, balance and how you walk.

Estate Planning • Wills • Enduring Power of Attorney • Personal Directives Estate Administration • Legal services associated with probate of the will

4918-51 STREET CAMROSE (780)672-8851

Local mall walkers program has busy year Submitted

Many area residents are keeping active despite the arrival of winter, as a popular Alberta Health Services (AHS) program resumes for a fifth year. Over the past five weeks, the Duggan Mall Walkers program has already seen 42 participants log nearly 600 kilometres, or the equivalent of 1,395 laps, around the local mall. “Registration is open throughout the winter, so anyone interested in joining is certainly welcome,” says Lora Miller, a local AHS respiratory therapist who has helped organize the program. “It’s a popular program because it combines fun and fitness. The mall walkers enjoy plenty of social interaction while keeping active.” This year’s goal is to have participants walk a total of 3,500 kilometres, or 8,000 laps. More than 350 people have taken part in the program during the previous seasons. Miller says walking is one of the easiest and most economic ways to add exercise to a daily

routine that delivers many health benefits, including: Maintaining a healthy weight. Decreasing stress and anxiety. Lowering your blood pressure. Increasing your heart rate to strengthen your heart, lungs and muscles. Improving your circulation. Keeping your bones strong and healthy. Increasing your energy and endurance. Helping you sleep better. “Walking is a safe and effective way to get active and stay fit,” says Nadine MacMillan, an AHS kinesiologist and health promotion facilitator. “Participants in the program can stay active during the winter in the climate-controlled environment of the mall without having to worry about ice or snow getting in their path.” The Mall Walkers program was introduced in 2008 as a collaborative initiative between AHS, the Camrose Duggan Mall administration and participating Duggan Mall merchants. For more information on the walking program, interested participants may contact the Healthy Living Centre at 780-608-8683.

Drawing by Richele Storey

From Jim and Marilyn Oleson at… #7, 5000-51 Ave., Camrose

(Between Liquidation World and The Brick)

780-672-3204

ATTENTION Alberta Seniors

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Enjoy all your favorites in portions made for you Both the restaurant and dining room in the Norsemen Inn offer a wonderful selection of dishes prepared especially for Seniors. From the ever-popular breaded veal cutlet to liver and onions to pan fried breast of chicken, you’re sure to find a delicious meal whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner. Visit us today for attentive service and delicious food.

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Making your visit special is always our goal

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CLIP ’N’ SAVE

REC CENTRE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Public Skating, Kids and Youth Shinny. All sessions are Free of Charge.

Please Note: Helmets and Gloves are required for Shinny Players

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Activity Public Skating Public Skating Kids Shinny (10 & under) Youth Shinny (11 - 14 yr) Kids Shinny (10 & under) Public Skating Youth Shinny (11 - 14 yr) Kids Shinny (10 & under) Youth Shinny (11 - 14 yr) Public Skating Public Skating Kids Shinny (10 & under) Youth Shinny (11 - 14 yr) Kids Shinny (10 & under) Youth Shinny (11 - 14 yr) Public Skating Kids Shinny (10 & under) Youth Shinny (11 - 14 yr) Public Skating Kids Shinny (10 & under) Public Skating Youth Shinny (11 - 14 yr) Kids Shinny (10 & under) Public Skating Youth Shinny (11 - 14 yr)

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COMMUNITY CENTRE FIELDHOUSE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Date Dec. 27, 2012 Dec. 28, 2012 Dec. 29, 2012 Dec. 30, 2012 Dec. 31, 2012

Day Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon.

Start 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 1:00 PM

Finish 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 3:00 PM

Community Use – Free of Charge Badminton/Basketball and other floor activities Date Day Start Finish Jan. 02, 2013 Wed. 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Jan. 03, 2013 Thur. 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Jan. 04, 2013 Fri. 1:00 PM 3:00 PM

CAMROSE AQUATIC CENTRE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Dec. 24 Dec. 25-26 Dec. 27 Dec. 28, 29 Dec. 30 Dec. 31

HOLIDAY PUBLIC SWIM HOURS Jan. 1 Closed 1:00-4:00 pm Jan. 2, 3 1:00-4:00 pm and 6:30-8:00 pm Closed 1:00-4:00 pm 1:00-4:00 pm and 6:30-8:00 pm Jan. 4, 5 Jan. 6 2:00-5:00 pm 1:00-4:00 pm For more information check our website at 2:00-5:00 pm www.camrose.ca or call 780-672-9909 1:00-4:00 pm

Call Community Services for details at 780-672-9195 or visit our website www.camrose.ca

The City of Camrose encourages physical activity during the holiday season!

Boxing Week! Power!

Thank you for warming our hearts this year! Wishing you all the warmth and light of this special holiday.

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Verlyn Olson

We’re Open: Wednesday December 26 10-9, Thursday December 27 10-9, Friday December 28 10-9, Saturday December 29 10-6, Sunday December 30 10-6, Monday December 31 10-3

MLA, Wetaskiwin-Camrose Constituency

Celebrating Our 1976 ~ 2012

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4879-68 Street, Camrose AB

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780-672-6608

Monday - Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 10-9, Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5

Verlyn Olson, MLA

228 Legislature Building 10800-97 Avenue, Edmonton, AB TK5 2B6 Phone 780-427-2137 Fax 780-422-6035 (Call 310-0000 first for toll-free connection) Camrose Office 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1 Phone 780-672-0000 Fax 780-672-6945 Email: Wetaskiwin.Camrose@assembly.ab.ca To arrange a constituency appointment, phone 780-672-0000

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40% OFF! 30% OFF! Great savings! Perfect for New Year’s, Graduation…

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50% OFF! (Excluding leathers)

men’s wear Dan and Elsie Olofson

4930-50 4930 50 Street Street, Camrose 780.672.2797

Sale excludes special orders. Alterations extra.

Glad Tidings to you! Merry Christmas

and heartfelt thanks for your support this past year. All the best to you and yours in 2013.

Trevor Van Leeuwen Associate

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

780-781-8973

+DSS\ +ROLGD\V …and best wishes to our many good friends and neighbors for a healthy and prosperous new year.

From our family to yours…

(Left to Right standing): Brittany, Jalene, Dorinda, Melanie, Janiel, Mary, Joanne. (Sitting): Krista, Jenifer, Heather, Leah, Danielle, Kailey.

From our families to yours, we all hope your holidays are fabulous! EAST SIDE

In Best Western Hotel, 780.679.0971 Closed Sun. & Mon.; Tues. & Wed. 9:30-6; Thurs. & Fri., 9:30-8; Sat., 9:30-4

DOWNTOWN

4980-50 St., 780.679.0909 Mon., Tues. & Wed. 9:30-6; Thurs. & Fri., 9:30-8; Sat., 9:30-4; Sun. 9-3

www.lonestaroilfield.com

Inspirations

Salon and Spa Inc. AVEDA CONCEPT

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This message made possible, thanks to the generosity of:

Division of 983147 Alberta Ltd.

(780)672.1994 • 3835-48 Ave., Camrose

Bowrayne Holdings Inc. 3719-42 Ave., Camrose, AB

The Camrose Sw is doing great things CLUB HISTORY We were chartered in May of 2009, carrying on the traditions of the original Lions Club. It has always concentrated on programs for young people, for the disabled, for the elderly and for those less fortunate. Our twenty-four member club is an eager bunch. We range in age from 24 to late 80s! We are also diverse. Each of us brings something special in terms of ideas, energy and background.

We all “put the pedal to the metal” and take pride in our ability to GIVE! We have fun in our quest to make the community a better place to live, work and play. Our International focus is to eradicate preventable blindness throughout the world, thereby, we are known as the Knights of the Blind after a challenge put out by Helen Keller in 1925. We are a Member of the International Association of Lions Clubs inaugurated in Chicago Ill., in 1917. We represent 1.3 million members, in 44,920 clubs in 201 countries and geographical regions of the world. We are the youngest and largest service organization worldwide and collectively the Humanitarian impact worldwide is too great to comprehend.

780.679.8303 camrosedirectory.ca

Dennis Johnson Co-owner/Broker Coldwell Banker Battle River Realty 780.672.7761 • 780.679.7911 4802-49 St., Camrose

780-672-6699 • 4820A-41 St. domore@syban.net

Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club members Gloria Sharuga, left, and Mary Cunningham donated $500 to Monica Rusnak and Laura Houseman of the Battle River Animal Protection Society to help care for stray animals before they are adopted to new families.

Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club member Brenda Scammell donated $2,000 worth of gift cards to go towards the purchase of breakfast items to Neighbor Aid program director Jo-Ann Tweed.

Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club member Merle Poekens, left, and Larry Sharuga donated $667 to Camrose Handivan Society driver Walter Kerr to help offset the cost of providing transportation to seniors or persons with disabilities.

Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club members Trevor Van Leeuwen, left, and Scott Sitler donated $1,000 to Camrose Buffaloes football program past president Tyson Sikstrom to go towards the purchase of new equipment. The funds were raised through the Lions' firewood sales.

Phone 780.672.2843 • 4225-37 St., Camrose

4817-51 Ave., Camrose Ph. 780.672.2121

3850-48 Ave., Camrose • Ph. 780.672.2355

3771-48 Ave., Camrose • Ph. 780.672.2411

Camrose Kinette Club members Amanda Dyer, left, and Kathy Schwab, right, accept $1,000 in shared funds with Larry Schultz, centre, of the Merry Christmas Fund to provide toys and food to less fortunate people in Camrose. Members of the Lions Swans and Roses Club making the donation are Trevor Van Leeuwen, Gloria Sharuga and Larry Sharuga.

6520-48 Ave., Camrose • Ph. 780.672.1010

Trevor Van Leeuwen,

Realtor®

Direct Line: 780-781-8973 Email: trevorvlmax@gmail.com Website: www.trevorvl.com

6809-48 Ave., Camrose • 780.672.8818

Other beneficiaries of our club’s efforts in 2011/12 - Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program - Royal Canadian Legion - Camrose Women’s Shelter - Canadian Diabetes Associaiton - Lions Cavalcade for Diabetes Awareness - Royal Alexandra Eye Research

- Camrose & District Hospice Society - Slave Lake Fire Disaster Fund - Guide Dogs of Canada - Camp He Ho Ha - Centra Cam - Camrose Choir (Children’s) Ottawa Trip

- Ducks Unlimited - Local Hockey Teams - Family Resource Centre - Camrose Arts Society - Summer Aquatic Program - Lions Club International Foundation Disaster Fund

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wans & Roses Lions Club s in the community… FUND-RAISING Firewood Sales

We offer the quantity you need.

Handiest way for you to buy small quantities of firewood. Local retailers such as Fas Gas, Whistle Stop Golf Course, Tee Pee Trade & RV Centre and Camrose Campground sell our cut and bundled spruce. Out of Town: Killam Esso, Killam Home Hardware, Strome Service Centre, Sedgewick Gas Station, Viking Shell all sell the firewood we cut and bundle.

Fund-Raising Projects in 2012 • Firewood Processing and Sales • Mint Sales • Garage Sale • Canada Day Breakfast • Grey Cup Raffle

Highway 13 West, Camrose Phone 780.672.9171 Toll Free 1.877.477.9171 www.norsemeninn.com

Barristers and Solicitors

We load and deliver larger quantities:

5016-52 Street, Camrose Phone 780.679.0444

1/3 cord, poplar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 1/3 cord, spruce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90 1/3 cord, birch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120 Call for pricing on alternative quantities, large or small. No charge for delivery to Camrose, however donations are gratefully accepted. To purchase, contact Lion Gary Cunningham,

780.608.9746 or Lion Larry Sharuga, 780.679.3312

Garage Sale

This message made possible, thanks to the generosity of:

Farnham West Stolee LLP

Cutting and Selling Firewood …is the primary way we make the money that we proudly return to our community.

Pancake Breakfast A scene from our 2012 Canada Day Breakfast at the Community Field House.

Tree Planting

Recent service projects of which we are very proud

4919-47 Street, Camrose • Ph. 780.672.1155

Battle River Credit Union www.battlerivercreditunion.com 11 locations to serve you

6046-48 Ave., Camrose, AB Phone 780.672.7701

3737-48 Ave., Camrose 780.672.9298 www.tprv.com

OPT INC. 3735-43 Ave., Camrose • Ph. 780.672.4211

• Planted 50 white spruce in Stoney Creek Park (near ski hill) along the walking trails. • Presented all Grade One students in Camrose schools with a certificate and Canadian flag

255562 Alberta Ltd. 3735-43 Ave., Camrose • 780.672.8649

• Provided children’s activities (Bounce House, Face Painting, Helium Balloons) at the Hot Air Balloon Festivities.

The Next Generation of the Swans & Roses Lions Club …is already doing great work!

Speedy Self Serve & Laundromat A divison of 400321 Alberta Ltd. 5102-53 Street, Camrose • Ph. 780.672.2050

MEL’S

TLC PAINTING Mel Okimaw, phone 780.672.9853

Presenting a cheque for $500 from the Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club to Canadian Tire dealer Dave Jewell were: (left to right) Gail Reimer, director, Bettyann Sitler, secretary, Gloria Sharuga, treasurer, and Larry Sharuga (right), vice president.

Lion Gary Cunningham greets a couple of our Lions Cubs!

Doug Tien , Partner Suite 201, 4870-51 St., Camrose • 780.672.9217

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Peace On Earth The beauty of the winter season reminds us of how blessed we are in so many ways, including the friendship of neighbors like you.

Happy Holidays!

Mike Rodin

Wishing You a

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Ph. 780.672.2476 or 1-800-563-4202 3511-48 Ave., Camrose www.camrosechrysler.com

Joyous Holiday

From our families to yours, best wishes for a joyous Christmas and a happy, healthy, SAFE New Year.

It may be cold outside, but our spirits are warmed as we recall the many fine folks who we’ve had the pleasure to meet this year. We sincerely value your business and wish you all the very merriest holiday season followed by a simply spectacular year.

4709-36 Street, Camrose

780.672.7231 www.autoshoppe.ca

Thanks!

3916-47th Ave., Camrose Ph. 780-672-5575 www.ensuiteab.ca

TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS We’re overflowing with gratitude for your kind patronage and wish you all a very merry holiday season Brian and Shirley Wetsch and staff

BRIAN’S CONTRACTING Ltd. Phone 780-672-0681

LINDA NORMAN

Professional Corp.

will be closed for Christmas holidays from December 24 to 26; and for New Years December 31 and January 1. Merry Christmas and have a safe and happy new year! 5109-50 Avenue, Camrose

780-672-0900

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Holiday Greetings to You and Yours As you cherish the opportunity to visit with family and friends this blessed and joyous time of year, please know our warm wishes are with you. Your friendship, patronage and goodwill have given us much cause for celebration. We are truly thankful and wish you all the best.

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Monday, December 31

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Featuring three great comics

$30/person – Buy your tickets at The Canadian Brewhouse or call 780-672-8880 Tickets include drink specials, champagne, party favors, midnight lunch, comedy show and dance Dance featuring DJ Amaze at 10 p.m. 18+ No Minors General Admission Doors open at 6 p.m.

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6608-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-8880

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New Year’s Eve 2012 Monday, December 31, 2012 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight Camrose Legion

Dance to Country Twilight Late Lunch served Tickets: $10/person Pick them up at the Legion or call 780-672-3325

The Tap Room is the only place to be if you’re looking for the biggest and best party on New Year’s Eve. • Free Champagne • Party Favors • Midnight Lunch

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Malanka Ukrainian New Year’s Celebration Presented by Camrose Veselka Ukrainian Dance Society

Saturday, January 12, 2013, Camrose Regional Exhibition

Doors open 5:00 p.m.; Ukrainian Dance Performances 5:30 p.m.; Dinner 6:30 p.m. Dance to follow – Live music by the Polka Ramblers Advance Tickets only – available at Shuman Insurance, Downtown Camrose or call Chris at 780-672-5522 or 780-672-1168 Adults (13 and up) – $35; Youth (6 to 12) – $20; Children (5 and under) – Free

Choose one of Chef Edson’s special dishes for a memorable New Year’s Eve dinner

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Both of these are served with your choice of potato (mashed, baked or stuffed), a medley of mixed vegetables, Caesar or green mixed salad and, for dessert, Chef Edson’s signature Key Lime Pie. $ Your choice … These will be available from 6:30 to 8:30 on New Year’s Eve. Reservations recommended. Call 780-679-2245.

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d also like to thank all the people I worked with, trained and apprenticed. You made salon life an interesting adventure. Thank you Loretta, my daughter and best friend for all our salon years together. You have become a wonderful stylist. It gives me great pleasure to announce you as the new owner of Main Street Unisex Hair Co. To all the people with whom I never had time to go for coffee â&#x20AC;&#x201C; try me now! Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years. Betty Goudreau

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Council meets with Bailey Theatre Society Continued from page 6

"When you look at CPAC we have another partner, so I am not even sure that that partnership would entertain an arts authority. I don't know but that gets a little complicated." Councillor Daryl Shillington urged fellow councillors to take a broader view with the Bailey and see how it fits in with the City's

municipal development plan and the goals the City has of becoming a regional centre. "I think it would be a crying shame if we turned our backs on the Society now," he said. Councillor Shillington noted that the members of the Bailey Theatre Society are the pioneers in the Camrose arts scene. "We have talked about a

build it and they will come attitude. Well, they built it. They tried to do operational as well. They are changing what people think about culture and events and entertainment in our community." Councillor Earle Berry expressed concern about the electrical costs at the Bailey which he said are upwards of $6,000 per month.

Obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Adel El Khatib will be opening his office in the Smith Clinic early in the New Year. The Camrose Primary Care Network welcomed Dr. El Khatib to the community on Dec. 11. "I'm Egyptian and graduated from Alexandra University, the second largest university in Egypt. It is the first university in the history of mankind," explained Dr. El Khatib. "I finished my medical school training there in 2005. Then I moved to Kuwait, in the gulf area, from 2006 to 2010 and then I moved to England until a month ago." Dr. El Khatib just completed training in new methods of speeding up the process for treatments in England before deciding where to set up his office. "Over the next 10 years we will be doing more operations in the clinic rather than the hospital. That is what the training was for," explained Dr. El Khatib. "When we were in Kuwait, we didn't have children yet. Now the twins are two years old. We wanted a better place for our children to grow up, culture-wise. My wife and I were trained in English schools and we are very tolerant of different cultures. Things were not the same as before (in Kuwait) and it wasn't an ideal place for us to bring up our children. It's not that bad, but not what we really wanted. Canada seems like a promising place and we started the immigration process in 2010." A position didn't come up right away, but the El Khatib family waited to find the place they wanted. "The process is very complicated, especially if you are not trained in Canada. I brought my wife to Edmonton, because I have family there, and then I went to England to complete the training. My children were born in Edmonton. When a position came up in Camrose, I was excited to accept it. We rent a spot now, but it is my intention to find a house." Dr. El Khatib went through

Dr. El Khatib

the interview process about six months ago and decided this is the place he wanted to set up his practice. "It is a small community where everybody knows everybody. My impression is that it is a growing community and attracting more resources and services," he added. "My family wants to be a part of a growing city. I don't just want to practice here, I want to become part of the community as well. I want to help increase the number of deliveries (babies) and services. If things work out, this is where I want to spend the rest of my life, I hope." Dr. El Khatib has set up his office in the Smith Clinic. "I've travelled a lot to several countries and there is no such thing as an ideal medical system. England claims to have the best system and I have no concerns about the British system, but it is completely government funded and there are drawbacks. I know here it is government funded, but every doctor is a business individual and I like that. In England, doctors receive a salary, so hard working doctors receive the same as ones who don't work as hard." Dr. El Khatib will be ready to work hard for the community in the New Year. For a list of Camrose PCN physicians, visit www.camrosepcn.com or call 780608-4927.

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May the coming season bring peace, joy and contentment to you and yours.

We’re proud to be part of this community and wish you all a very merry holiday season.

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Merry Christmas

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Thanks to all of you who helped make 2012 an awesome year! All the best in 2013!

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Gladstone Achievers 4-H Report By Natalie Thain Club Reporter

The Gladstone Achievers 4-H Multi Club held its first meeting on October 23. This year the 4-H projects will be Cooking and Scrapbooking. We elected our new officers for 2012-13 year. President, Taylor Fenske; vice president, Brandi

Bignell; treasurer, Brynn Huseby; secretary, Madison Huseby; club reporter, Natalie Thain. Our general club leader is Karen Pederson and assistant leader Carrie Bignell. There are nine members in the multi club. Our scrapbooking project day was on November 13 and we made our first pages on the

fall theme. We used journaling to explain our photos – who, what, where and why. The cooking project had its first meeting on November 20 and did “Reading A Recipe” lesson and making cakes. They made lazy daisy cake with coconut icing, chocolate chiffon, pineapple upside down cake and jellyroll.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From all of us at Meridian

The management and staff would like to say thank you for your support throughout 2012 and wish you, your family and friends a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2013.

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Hair stylists support performing arts

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Arts and the Cutting Edge is a fundraising program featuring many of the Camrose hair stylists, who are donating a portion of their fee to the Camrose Performing Arts Centre. "We are asking every stylist to donate a dollar from each hair service for a month, sometime over the next 18 months," said Jane Cherry-Lemire, city arts director. "They are all doing it a little different. Some stylists take turns with a different stylist each month, while other places have everyone doing it in the same month. Part of our job is not just to raise money, but engage and inform the community." Hair stylists are artists in their own right. "As fellow creative people in our community the hairstylists are a good fit. They have been supplied with information about the project, so they are also able to bring awareness to the project," said Jane. "Arts and culture are a positive component to a community and PAC will provide an excellent vehicle for both

showcasing local talent and giving audiences the opportunity to see some great entertainers from other places as well." The project is a fun way to get both the hair stylists and the public involved. "While people are waiting for their hair to be done, they have time to sit and chat. We thought it would be a good way to learn about the project at the same time," said Bree Urkow, of the community committee. "Each business will have posters up with information." The Arts on the Cutting Edge project will serve as a fundraiser and an educational tool. "There is a lot of talking that goes on in the hair shops and we thought it would be a great place to talk about the arts centre. The stylists came on board and thought it would be a great idea too," board member Jason Heise further explained. "It is a good way to educate people about the performing arts centre and make sure they receive the right information. It is our goal to

increase the arts culture in this community." Other promotional ideas included setting up a booth during the community registration night and a booth at the Spirits of Christmas event. "We contact other groups in the community and we try to be present at those events to supply information and be able to answer questions on the spot," added Bree. "We are giving information to the various community groups and we have made about 12 presentations already." "A lot of the youth had questions at the booths and it really got me excited about the facility," Jason said. "Our work is for the performing arts centre, but it is bigger than that too. It is for the centre as we build it, but it will go beyond that and into the future as well," said Bree. "If other hairdressers in the area would still like to be a part in the campaign, they are most welcome to call me at 780-6729949," said Jane.

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Hair stylists in Camrose have joined the Arts and the Cutting Edge promotion to help raise funds for the new performing arts centre at the University of Alberta, Augustana Campus. Back row from left to right are Sarah Etty of Stage 1 Salon, Kim Neufeld of Bad Hair Dayz, Cindy Ofrim of Stage 1, Alex Mantai of Square 1, Tara Vanderwal of Square 1 and Tori Mooney of Stage 1. Front row from left to right are performing arts centre committee members Jane Cherry-Lemire, chair Jason Heise and Bree Urkow. Missing are representatives from Inspirations salon and Spa, Rose City Barber, GB Hair, Stefani Adams and Quinn Enright from Stage 1 Salon and Tracy's Hair Shack.

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Glad tidings and warmest greetings! We’re wishing you nothing but the best. We’re happy to have you for our friends! Merry Christmas to those we’ve had the pleasure of working with over the past year, our many Zetsen home purchasers, our craftsmen, artisans and suppliers.

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Thank you for your valuable ideas, excellent discussions and interest in the future of our wonderful community. I’ve enjoyed serving you this past year. Ray McIsaac, Camrose Council

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Clients and Friends… I’ve had an exciting year and hope you have too! The true highlight has been the great people I’ve been fortunate enough to work with. I look forward to building on those lasting friendships and assisting in your future real estate needs. Have a peaceful holiday season and a prosperous 2013.

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Thinking of You this Christmas!

Camrose, AB

5422 - 48 Avenue

780.672.6800

As I reflect on 2012, I can't help but feel blessed for allowing me to be of service to you in 2012 and many years prior. I value and cherish the countless friendships I enjoy while representing you. Enjoy the miracle of Christmas! May you and yours enjoy a holiday season filled with peace, love and joy.

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Central Agencies Home of the Week

Gorgeous walkout home in Creekview Darrell Rosland Real Estate Associate Central Agencies Inc. 4870-51 Street, Camrose

Phone 780-672-4495

In the Spirit of the Holiday Season

Matthew Mayer

Matt Banack

I wish to humbly express my genuine gratefulness to you for allowing me to be of service in 2012 It’s special people like you who make the difference in my work and my family’s life

God’s Blessings and to everyone all the best in 2013!

Graham Wideman Associate Broker Central Agencies Inc. Phone 780-679-8384

St. Mary's collection

From left to right, Mark Déaeth and Arron Plotzki of Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose maintenance team, Dean Shingoose, Chaplain, Cherylyn Antymniuk, executive director and Keith Leibel, manager of facility services, collect toys and food for Christmas.

By Murray Green

Imagine owning your brand new home in the beautiful Creekview area, with spectacular views of the beautiful valley. Several Zetsen Master Builders homes are available. They have various options in the ideal location and easy access to the downtown core, walking trails and parks. With a great open floor plan of 1,638 square feet, this home has large windows to provide natural lighting and beautiful hardwood and ceramic tile flooring throughout. Enjoy the high

vaulted ceilings and character display niches for your treasures. The lovely kitchen features granite counter tops, a huge centre island with a breakfast area, beautiful maple cabinets and a handy corner pantry. It leads to a spacious dinette with a patio door to a deck that has an endless view of the river valley. The comfortable living room features a gas fireplace and is a great place to relax or entertain guests. It also overlooks a treed area. The wonderful master bedroom contains an attractive fivepiece en suite with a soaker tub

and shower, in-floor heating and a finished walk-in closet with organizers. A bonus or flex room, another good-sized bedroom, a four-piece bathroom and a utility room are also on the main floor. Enjoy the walkout from the basement family room to the patio area and the nearby trail system. The rest of the lower level is open for development. Other features include a built-in central vacuum system, an air conditioning unit, a oneyear contractor's warranty and a five-year new home warranty. The double attached garage has two high overhead doors and extra space for a work area. Be sure to view this beautiful new home at 3318-52B Street and also check some other similar homes in the same great Creekview neighbourhood. This home is attractively priced to sell at $499,900. For a personal tour contact Matt Banack or Matthew Mayer at: Central Agencies Inc. 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or Matt 780-608-9733 cell Matthew 780-781-7088 cell

The CAMROSE BOOSTER December 25, 2012

CENTRAL AGENCIES INC. REAL ESTATE – INSURANCE

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4870-51 Street, Camrose • Phone 780-672-4495 • 1-800-809-8040

Call us for your free market evaluation!

After Hours: Darrell Rosland, 780-679-2170; Lorne Broen, 780-679-7797; Frank Hoehn, 780-608-7402; Steve Frost, 780-679-6550; Graham Wideman, 780-679-8384; Matt Banack, 780-608-9733; Matthew Mayer, 780-781-7088; Lyndsey Delwo, 780-678-6117. After Hr. Pager: 780-608-1078.

CAMROSE HOMES OVER $300,000 A M A Z I N G CUSTOM BUILT W A L K O U T BUNGALOW IN WOW! VALLEYVIEW! ... Premier valley and cul-de-sac location. Exceptional quality, impressive floor plan. 10’ and 14’ ceilings, open stairwell, beautiful hardwood flooring, extra large windows, transom windows, plus custom cabinetry, granite throughout. Amazing kitchen, tower cabinets, huge island. Awesome great room, dinette with views. Superb master, 3 cozy FP, MF laundry. Exc. bsmt., in-floor heating, huge family/ games area, custom bar, 3 bdrm. Beautiful yard, huge covered deck, private courtyard, A/C. Superb 25’x35’ garage. Asking $797,700 CA0004426 AT T R A C T I V E AND INVITING ... with tons of natural light. This beautiful bi-level features hardwood floors, granite countertops, 3-pce. en suite, Navien hot water on demand, partially fin. bsmt. + more! Kitchen showcases oak cabinetry, raised eating bar, corner pantry, plenty of counter/storage space. Open concept living/dining. 22’x22’ detached garage, RV capability, fire pit. Plenty of space for a growing family. Move right in! Quick possession available! Ask $304,500 CA0005287 GORGEOUS 1638 SQ. FT. A / C WA L KO U T BUNGALOW ... by Zetsen Master Builders Inc. overlooking beautiful valley in Creekview subdivision. Lovely kitchen w/centre island, maple cabinets, corner pantry, granite countertops, vaulted ceilings, gas FP, barrel ceiling in hallway, hardwood/ceramic floors, MF laundry, master w/5-pce. en suite, walk-in closet w/closet organizers. Partially covered maintenance free deck, 24’x24’ garage w/two 8’ doors. All this plus much more! Asking $499,900 CA326294 BEAUTIFUL 1741 SQ. FT. T W O - STO R E Y ... Exceptional presentation! Features 9’ ceilings, column, arches, crown moldings, maple and iron railings, hardwood and tile flooring. Beautiful maple cabinetry in kitchen, granite countertops, walkthrough pantry. Spacious, bright dinette/LR. Superb master, beautiful tiled shower, walk-in closet, bonus room, MF laundry, custom built shelving, organizers throughout. Covered maint. free deck, gas BBQ line, 22’x24’ garage, 8’ door, floor drain and much more! CA322931 Asking $369,162 BEAUTIFUL FA M I LY T W O STOREY – AMAZ I NG VIEWS ... You’ll love the lifestyle ! D CE w/valley U RED views, parks, walking trails close by! 1743 sq. ft. home features bright open plan, open staircase, hardwood, tile flooring. Exceptional kitchen, huge island, WI pantry. Views from great room, dinette. Superb master, en suite. Huge family/media room, A/C. Great yard, fenced, deck. Better than new, just move in! Now only $359,900 CA0002986 FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME IN SUPERIOR LOCATION! ... This 3-bdrm., 2-storey has it all! Bright, open concept floor plan, neutral decor, cozy gas FP. G!You’ll love the conveIN ST LI EW N nience of laundry room located upstairs with all bdrms. Dbl. detached garage, RV parking, fully fenced. Excellent opportunity to own a larger home for reasonable price in superior location. Asking $319,500 CA0004853 S T U N N I N G 2-STOREY IN VALLEYVIEW! ... Lots of appeal! 9’ ceiling, 2 FP, arches, 4 bdrm., 4 baths, MF laundry, spacious living w/flex room on MF and bonus room upstairs. Amazing master 4-pce. en suite, tile surround, corner jet tub, WI closet, large vanity w/makeup counter. 24’x24’ garage w/sani dump, h/c taps, floor drain, r/i gas line plus RV parking. Good yard, fenced, trees, shed w/dual access, large deck w/gas line, play area. Function and style – be proud to call this your home. See it today! Asking $459,000 CA0004636 EXC E PTIONAL 1475 SQ. FT. 5-BDRM. MULTILEVEL ... located in Southwest Meadows! Features include tile flooring, vaulted ceilings, 2 FP, large master w/walk-in closets, beautiful 4-pce. en suite w/jetted tub. Fully fin. bsmt. Deck, pie-shaped lot, alley access, RV parking, attached double garage plus much more! Asking $379,900 CA0004600

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V E R Y APPEALING – I M MAC U L ATE E! IC PR – G R EAT N EW LOCATION ... backing onto Mirror Lake. Direct access to lake walking path. Spacious 1560 sq. ft. beautifully upgraded. Lovely LR, FP, lge. formal DR. Patio doors to lge. private patio overlooking park. Bright family kitchen. MF laundry. 3+2 bdrm., 3 baths. Newly fin. bsmt. Access to 2-car garage. Fenced yard. Now only ask $374,500 CA327388 B E A U T I F U L CUSTOM BUILT BUNGALOW – AMAZING VIEWS! ... You’ll love the lifestyle with valley views, parks and walking trails close by! Quality built, 1547 sq. ft. home features bright open plan, 11’ coffered ceilings, open stairwell, beautiful hardwood and tile flooring. Exceptional kitchen, lots of cabinetry, huge island, walk-in pantry, granite counter tops. Views from great room, dinette. Superb master and en suite, MF laundry! Excellent bsmt., in-floor htg., huge family/media room. Great yard, vinyl fencing, A/C, 22’x24’ garage and lots more! It’s all done, you’ll love it! Asking $463,900 CA0001565 EXCEPTIONALLY PRICED 1538 SQ. FT. MULTILEVEL HOME ... close to parks and walking trails. Beautiful kitchen w/huge centre island, maple cabinets, tiled backsplash, corner pantry, vaulted ceilings, 3 bdrm., flex room, master w/5-pce. en suite, walkin closet. Too much to note, call today! Asking $369,900 CA0002773 G R E AT 2-STOR EY, 4-BDRM. HOME ... just on south side of golf course. It’s a one-owner home that’s had lots of care. Beautifully landscaped yard front and back. Fenced and well manicured. Definitely a must see home! Now asking $369,000 CA327294 E XQ U I S ITE LUXURIOUS HOME ... has everything you’re looking for! Peaceful setting w/direct access to parks and trails. Custom kitchen, tile entry, elegant drapery, formal DR, 2 gas FP. MF master bdrm. w/5-pce. en suite. MF laundry. Walk out bsmt. fully fin. w/2 bdrm., den/media room. Oversized htd. garage, perfectly landscaped. Every detail is perfect! CA325529 Asking $849,000 IMPRESSIVE – IMMACULATE – TOTALLY FINISHED ... Just move in! Built as a show home. E! IC Spacious open great N EW PR room floor plan, 9’ ceilings. Flex room. Beautiful hardwood floors and cupboards. Superb kitchen/ eating area. Garden doors to lge. deck. MF laundry. Lge. master, 3 baths. Fin. bsmt., in-floor htg. Oversized htd. garage, RV parking, 12’x16’ shed for Dad’s toys. Fenced/landscaped. Appl. incl. Now only $439,900 CA326757 ANOTHER IMPRESSIVE FLOOR PLAN BY ZETSEN M AST E R BUILDERS INC. ... Close to parks, walking trails, this bright home offers a lovely kitchen w/centre island, corner pantry, plenty of counter space. Vaulted ceilings, open staircase lead to master bdrm. w/4-pce. en suite, walk-in closet. Floor plan showcases bright windows in bsmt. and comes with a fully finished family room. Call today! CA0002772 Asking $395,900 I M PR ESSIVE C U S T O M BUILT R2000 B U N G A L O W, REDUCE D! EXCEPTIONAL SETTING, BACKING ONTO GOLF COURSE! ... You’ll love the beautiful park views from the comfort of your home! Spacious open design, vaulted ceilings, open stairwell, beautiful cabinetry. Exceptional kitchen pkg. superb views from bright dinette, private deck. Lovely LR, superb en suite, MF laundry. Huge family/games room, superb workshop w/walkout. RV option. You’ll love the location and lifestyle! NOW $359,900 CA323443 EXCITING NEW 1547 SQ. FT. MULTI-LEVEL LOCATED IN C R E E K VI EW SUBDIVISION ... 3-bdrm. open concept home is stunning to the eye and extremely functional. Bright kitchen w/centre island, corner pantry, vaulted ceilings, gas FP, MF laundry, 5-pce. en suite plus much more! Asking $364,900 CA322233 STUNNING EXECUTIVE HOM E – LAKESIDE LOCATION, AMAZING VIEWS ... You’ll love the tranquil setting, the peacefulness, the enjoyment of experiencing nature by the waterside. Exceptional quality, craftsmanship. Stunning foyer w/curved staircase, open well w/wrap-around rails, 22’ cathedral ceilings. Ultimate gourmet kitchen all new w/granite, huge walk-in pantry, great dinette. Amazing views from gorgeous DR, peaceful LR, huge great room, sunroom/atrium. Master bdrm. w/lake views, adjoining library/ den. Exc. bsmt., mother-in-law suite w/walk-out access, guest room w/en suite, games room. Prof. landscaped, manicured yard. Upper, lower decks overlooking the lake, irrigation system, superb htd. garage, lots more! Amazing property, exceptional value! Asking $879,500 CA0001816

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LOCATION – OVE R LOOKI NG A PARK! ... Spacious 3-bdrm. townhouse w/ walk-out bsmt. Wonderful kitchen, maple cabinets, large island/eating bar, pantry, bsmt. dev. 3 baths. Asking $309,499 CA0005221 EXCEPTIONAL WALK OUT B U N GALOW ON VALLEY – AWESOME VIEWS! ... Wow! 4800 sq. ft. of dev. living space. Exciting, bright open floor plan, porcelain tile, hardwood, lovely staircase. Coffered ceilings, amazing beachwood kitchen, granite. Awesome 2-sided FP, exceptional master, MF laundry, cozy in-floor htg. on all floors! Huge deck, covered patio, triple htd. garage. Lots more, you’ll love it! CA325504 Asking $995,000 LOVELY 3-BDRM.,2STOREY HOME ... located in a cul-de-sac in Creekview! Bright MF, good size kitchen w/central island, corner pantry, MF laundry, awesome master w/4-pce. en suite and vaulted ceilings. Asking $334,900 CA0002750 GREAT FAMILY 2-STOREY – BACKING ONTO FIELD ... You’ll love the private cul-de-sac setting, secluded backyard, views of peaceful countryside. Spacious floor plan, beautiful brick FP in family room w/garden door to private deck. Lovely country kitchen/dinette. 4 baths, MF laundry, dev. bsmt. w/games and family room. Private treed yard and lots more! Call now to view. Asking $315,000 CA0005779 IMPRESSIVE! IMMACULATE! ... 4-bdrm. split level on quiet cul-desac. 2334 sq. ft. fin. living space. Spacious kitchen w/oak cabinets, dinette, formal DR, sunken LR, 4-pce. en suite, family room w/gas FP plus games room. New appl., all window coverings. Large deck, huge pie-shaped lot w/beautiful landscaped yard, fenced. 23’x24’ htd. garage. CA0002520 Asking $393,700

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EXCEPTIONAL C E NTU RY MEADOWS BU NGALOW backing G! ... IN ST LI EW N onto park! Impressive quality built Santos home. Exceptional presentation w/11’6” ceilings, beautiful crown mouldings, bordered ceilings, display ledges, hardwood flooring, transom windows. Awesome kitchen, huge island, W/I pantry. Park views from dinette, cozy FP in great room, superb en suite, MF laundry. Amazing bsmt., cozy in-floor heating, huge family/games room, media room. Great yard, heated garage all finished, RV parking, more! You’ll love it! Asking $499,500 CA0004886

INVESTMENTS/BUSINESSES EXCEPTIONAL B U S I N E S S OPPORTUNITY – R E C R E AT I O N A L / RESORT PROPERTY! ... Wow! An 45.52 ! Nimpressive IO CT U ED R acre Hparcel w/beautiful, peaceful country setUG E ting. Facilities incl. Rosebush Craft & Tea House, Heritage Home B&B, 9 hole pitch and putt golf course, main residence, RV camping sites, dandy 30’x43’ htd. workshop, 32’x48’ shed, 40’x70’ quonset. Exc. site plan, beautiful landscaped setting. You’ll want to explore this exciting opportunity! Now only $589,000 CA315880 SUPERB FLORIST B U S I N ES S IN CAMROSE ... with great location operating since 1936. Business and building. Consistent sales, exc. reputation, turnkey operation. Only $299,000 CA0002150

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EXCEPTIONAL STARTER OR R ETI R E M E NT H O M E , B E T T E R ! D CE THAN NEW! ... REDU Superbly located by park, playground and west end shopping! Beautiful bungalow featuring an exc. kitchen w/breakfast bar, walk-in pantry. Lovely LR, bright box bay window, cozy FP. Generous dinette, spacious master, MF laundry. Exc. bsmt., huge family/games room, lots of storage room. With 4 bdrm. and 2 baths, it’s a great opportunity for the younger family or the empty nester. Prof. landscaped yard, large private deck, fenced, exc. garage, paved alley access, RV option and more! It’s all done, just move in! CA0003205 Now only $289,900 E XC E P T I O N A L CON DO – WORRY FREE LIFESTYLE ... across from ER! Jubilee Park, TRY AN OFF Mirror Lake walking trails, only blocks from city centre! Open, spacious design w/bright windows, lovely kitchen, huge walk-in pantry. Spacious, bright LR, cozy gas FP, large master, en suite, in suite laundry. Elevator, guest suite, easy access to garage and much more! Looking for quality and lifestyle? Call now! Now only $247,900 CA326380 I M P R ES S IVE – SOLI D S PAC I O U S C HARACTE R HOME ... was beautifully restored a few REDUCE D! years ago. It needs TLC to restore it to its original grandeur. Located in a nice central neighbourhood w/other beautifully restored and maintained homes. Phone for a viewing. Now only ask $209,900 CA325718 G R E A T FA M I LY BUNGALOW ... that’s had lots of upgrades. Hardwood floors, ceramic tile, new doors, windows (except front window), baseboards and casings. Comes w/six appl. Be sure to view this one! Asking $244,900 CA0002877 T H E PERFECT 5-BDRM. BUNGALOW IN A GREAT LOCATION ... backing onto Chester Ronning School is waiting for you! Good size LR area, cozy wood stove, nice kitchen/dining area, various reno’s done over vast no. of years include some windows, kitchen, bathrooms, some flooring. Large family area, mother-in-law suite, 3-pce. bath plus 2 additional bdrm. complete the bsmt. All this plus more for a great low price! Now ask $239,000 CA0004182 P R I M E CENTRAL LOCATION ... ! D REDUCE close to rec centre, hospital, university, schools, parks, shopping. Cozy 4-bdrm. bungalow, garage, hardwood, RV parking, decks, private yard, shed. CA0003468 Now asking $259,000

FOR RENT PRIME OFFICE SPACE ... excellent location close to Post Office and Bank of Montreal. 4 offices, reception and conference area. Phone Darrell for more information. CA0005764

RESIDENTIAL LOTS Phase III Southwest Meadows Walk-outs, Park Side, Alley Access Locations 75 Residential Lots From…$74,690 12 Townhouse Lots – Walk-out, Park Side Call now for details! MULTI-FAMILY LOT NOW AVAILABLE We offer one 2.5 acre parcel CA298482 G R E A T OPPORTUNITY! ... Bare lot bordering 48th Avenue and 46th Street in Camrose. Close to schools, downtown. Zoned DC. Asking $150,000 CA0004722 FOUR INDIVIDUALLY TITLED AND SERVICED TOWNHOUSE LOTS OVERLOOKING PARK! ... It’s a great location for your next project. Call now for all the details! Asking $215,000 CA298468

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Lorne Broen 780-679-7797

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N IC E CON DO ACROSS FROM CHARLIE KILLAM SCHOOL ... with its own yard and single garage. Nice, open kitchen, living area. Gas FP in LR. 2 bdrm., 4-pce. bath, laundry room downstairs. Take a look! Asking $179,500 CA326949 GREAT STARTER HOME OR REVENUE PROPERTY ... 1.5storey w/4 bdrm., MF laundry. 24’x24’ garage, fenced yard. Located in quiet mature area. Asking $181,000 CA0004376 EXC E PTIONAL 3-BDRM. CONDO ... w/garage, extra parking space! Close to parks, schools. Exceptional ER! design! Bright open TRY AN OFF plan w/lots of windows, impressive vaulted ceilings. Perfect for entertaining, exc. open concept kitchen, bright dinette, spacious LR, 3 generous bdrm., 2 baths, MF laundry, private entrance. First home or an investment, it’s a great opportunity! Quality built, immediate possession! CA0002752 Asking $188,900 MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN ... and U of A Augustana Campus. Apartment style condo, no stairs, 2 bdrm., 2 baths incl. 3-pce. en suite. In suite laundry, vinyl windows, covered balcony plus extra storage in bsmt. Great bldg. Asking $187,000 CA0005235 C LO S E TO MIRROR LAKE AND JUBILEE PARK! ... Excellent location, zoned R3. Character 1-1/2 storey 3-bdrm. home w/spacious living/dining room, MF laundry, 2 baths, large sun-porch. 59’x120’ lot. Lots of potential! Asking $209,500 CA0005179 MANY RECENT RENO’S IN THIS AF F O R DAB LE 2+2 BUNGALOW ... close to downtown and schools. TAL! Dble. detached EN R EY K RN TU htd. garage, fenced, newer deck. Kitchen upgraded w/white cabinets, new counters. 4-pce. bath, 3-pce. bath, both upgraded. Makes a great starter, rental or retirement property w/something for everyone. Immediate possession! CA0000072 Now asking $185,500

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Steve Frost 780-679-6550

BEAUTIFUL 2010 CUSTOM BUILT 1518 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW on 6.99 ACRES ... Triple pane windows, in-floor heat, gas FP, stunning kitchen w/hickory cabinets, corner pantry, great master w/walk-in closet, 4-pce. en suite, teardrop shaped driveway, 26’x26’ garage, 100’ of wrap around covered decking and exc. views of AB prairies. Call today for your personal showing! Now asking $535,000 CA0001983 11.43 ACRES ... with power, well. Older house would be a work project. 3/4 mile off Highway 26. Asking $78,000 CA0003576 C H A R A C T E R ACREAGE CLOSE TO CAMROSE ... 2-storey ! D CE house, oak cupboards, U RED 4 bdrm., studio room, 3 garages. Great view – a must see! Now asking $339,000 CA0003343 37+ ACRES 10 MIN. NW OF CAMROSE ... 2200+ sq. ft. character country home plus 1200 sq. ft. entertainment space. Solid barn, 39’x60’ quonset, 24’x24’ garage, dugout, fenced and more! Working country kitchen w/great charm, walk-in pantry, double oven, good counter space. Beautiful hardwood floors, formal dining area, wood FP, library and loft. Mature yardsite, good recreational land or for animals. Great opportunity, see it today! Asking $549,900 CA0000865 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ... on this fully treed piece of bare land consisting of 3.76 acres. Only a couple of minutes east of Camrose! Asking $150,000 CA0004734 16.48 ACRES ... 5 km east of Holden just off Hwy.14. Peaceful setting, great spot to build. Water line, gas line run through property. Now asking $120,000 CA293010

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! EXCE THE PERFECT PRIVATE TREEDWOW ACREAGE, GETAWAY! ... Very secluded setting w/6.8 acres that offers a restful country lifestyle. Features 1160 sq. ft. 3-bdrm. mobile w/vaulted ceilings, lovely country kitchen, lots of cabinetry. Superb carousel dinette, spacious master, superb en suite. New shingles, siding. Small hobby shop, pole shed, storage sheds. Private getaway w/lots of potential. Call now to view! CA320948 Reduced to $199,900 WOW! IT’S THE PERFECT PLACE TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HIDEAWAY! ... Quiet Hills Estates is located near Miquelon Lake Provincial Park, Bird Sanctuary and Golf Course. Come and discover a restful country lifestyle in a peaceful and natural setting, you’ll love it! 6 unique Cul-de-sac lots that are treed, private and excellent walkout opportunities. Located just off Hwy 623, it’s an easy commute to Nisku or Camrose. Hurry, it’s the lifestyle you always dreamed of! 0003323 Priced from $84,000 to $154,000 F E R I NTO S H – DREAM ACREAGE IN ROLLING HILLS OF CENTRAL AB ... 10.18 acres set up well for horses. Substantially upgraded featuring hardwood/slate tile flooring, new windows, furnace. Vaulting ceiling, wood stove and updated plumbing. Kitchen will WOW you w/exposed wood beams, quartz counter tops, raised eating bar, coffee station, much more! Penned corrals w/Electrobraid plus numerous outbuildings, barn, open air storage, 24’x26’ storage bldg., 25’x22’ horse shelter, 32’x48’ shop w/220 power, air filter, newer heater, 12’ doors, many uses. Call for more features. CA327399 Asking $414,900

OUT OF TOWN DAYSLAND – A REAL GEM! ... You’ll say “wow” when you see this beauty! If you demand perfection be sure to view. Beautiful oak floors. Oak is featured throughout. Vaulted ceiling. Bright impressive LR, lovely gas FP. Superb kitchen with large everyday dining area. Garden door to lge. covered patio. MF laundry. Beautiful fully fin. lower level. Oversized htd. garage. Beautiful landscaped yard. Asking $289,900 CA0001605

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Our wish for you is a wonderful time at Christmas and a New Year ﬁlled with peace and prosperity!

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A GREAT OPPORTUNITY! ... 137.46 acres of potential development land at Dried Meat Lake w/ some lake front. 60 acres of cult. land and some gas well revenue. Asking $498,900 CA325301

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The CAMROSE BOOSTER December 25, 2012

In this season of

HOPE

From our homes to yours Dale Bowal Bud James Trudi Dunham Rick Nygaard Deanna Lunde

We hope you’ll allow us to offer our sincere best wishes along with our heartfelt gratitude for the many kindnesses you’ve shown to us this year.

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780-672-7474 Grand Park Plaza 6022-48 Avenue, Camrose www.camrose-homes.com e-mail: dbowal@telusplanet.net

Merry Christmas! Lorrie Sharkey, Christine Ginther

JUST LISTED... Desirable cul-de-sac location backing onto ravine area. 2400 sq. ft., hillside walkout bungalow, completely finished, some upgrades, 40’ patio off dining room, 2 fireplaces, many more features. Asking $489,900. Call Dale for details. (R1414)

VALLEYVIEW... Over 1700 sq ft, 3 bedroom bi-level, formal dining room, double garage, fireplace, must be seen to be appreciated. Asking $349,500. Call Dale for details (R1388)

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STARTER OR REVENUE HOME...3bdrm, 2-bath with single detached garage on large lot close to downtown shopping and schools. Comes with 5 appliances. Priced at $170,000. Call Trudi for details. (R1415)

JACK STUART AREA...QUICK POSSESSION... Over 1300 sq. ft., 3-bdrm, fireplace, 3-baths, heated 24’x26’ garage, R.V. parking, lots of extras. Asking $349,500. Call Dale for details.Call Trudi for details. (R1382)

OLDER, CUTE AND COZY...900 sq. ft. bungalow, excellent location, close to Mirror Lake, downtown and paved walking trails. This would be a great starter home/revenue property. All this sitting on an exceptionally large 50 x 200 lot, c/w attached greenhouse and detached carport. Well worth a look. $210,000 Call Rick for details! (R1404)

2-BDRM...Affordable mobile home on its own lot in a quiet area of the city. Single garage, fenced yard. Priced at $99,000. Call Trudi for details. (R1405)

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It is with deep sadness, we as her family, announce the passing of our mom, Rosalie Grams, on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at the age of 87 years. Mom is survived by her children Leona Jahns, Delores (Vincent) Badry, Vernon (Bernie Mason), Dale Lanuk, Audrey (Raymond) Van Den Bussche and Ivan (Sadie Ward); grandchildren Alan (JoDean) Jahns, Scott Jahns, Sean Jahns (Haley), Jeff (Lisa) Ziehr, Byron Badry (Soonhe), Martin (Kathy) Badry, Ashley Badry, Robert Grams (Carey), Joey Grams, Mikki (Beth) Lanuk, Danny Lanuk, Michael (Heather) Pohl, Marcie (Ben) Smith, Andrew (Stacey) Van Den Bussche, Kelly Van Den Bussche, and Karlee Van Den Bussche; 18 great-grandchildren; son-in-law Morris Lanuk; brothers Arnold (Alyse) Knopp, Reinhold (Ann) Knopp and Edward (Doreen) Knopp; brother-in-law Jerry (Alvina) Brandon; sisters-in-law Ella (Ben) Rehaume, Val Knopp and Loret Grams; brotherin-law Gordon (Phyllis) Grams; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Leo (February 7, 2006); son-in-law Herbert Jahns (November 30, 2011); daughter Sandra Soderquist (September 4, 2004); sons Melvin (November 10, 1968) and Darwin (July 15, 1959); son-in-law Ronald Ziehr (December 7, 1971); and stepsister Carol Brandon (February 25, 2010). Mom was born on February 2, 1921 to parents Edward and Ida Knopp at Hay Lakes. Her young life held the tragedy of losing her mother to tuberculosis, and her older brother, Wilfred, losing his life due to a farm accident. With the untimely death of her mother, our mom took on the duties of raising her three younger brothers. Dad and Mom were married on May 29, 1946, starting their family soon after. They raised eight children at various locations before purchasing the farm at Hay Lakes in 1963. In the early years, there was no running water, indoor bathrooms, automatic washers or dryers. Wash day was usually Monday and was an all-day event with ironing to follow. Mom was in the barns for milking, helped with harvest, tended her garden and made meals. She could whip up a meal with whatever might be left over – there was no waste. She could mix up a pan of brownies with her eyes closed. There was no need for a recipe. Mom loved Christmas. This season brought her many hours of knitting, making sure each of us had the required toque, scarf and mittens. Then there was all the baking – especially the fruit cake. This was where Dad was willing to help … like Mom didn’t know he had added more brandy to the mixture when he thought she wasn’t looking. Mom and Dad experienced deep pain when their oldest son, Melvin, was tragically killed. That sad day took a bounce out of their step that never returned. And, again when their daughter, Sandra, passed away. But with tragedy comes happiness as their children were starting lives of their own, with grandchildren soon coming. All birthdays, anniversaries and holidays were celebrated at the farm. Dinners became potluck. There was joy, tears, some arguments, but one thing for sure, Mom’s family was home. Mom’s knitting and crocheting skills are legendary. She could figure out how to make things usually by just looking at it. She learned how to do stitching on monk’s cloth, eventually creating her own designs. Each child, grandchild and great-grandchild has a doily, tablecloth and afghan (or two) by which to remember her. She loved having her family around – grandchildren staying during summer vacations, watching them build their treehouses, taking them on trips, teaching them baking and canning skills. After the passing of Dad, Mom was faced with the decision to move into a lodge in Camrose and eventually sold the farm – a place she and Dad called home for over 44 years. Mom loved living at Rosealta Lodge. She was secure and happy there. Friendships were quickly made. Mom settled into her lodge routine of living life with lively exercises, playing cards, Bingo and Skipbo, doing crafts, and enjoying the morning music performed by two of the resident ladies. And, as at the farm, Mom’s door was always open to family and friends. A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. from Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Hay Lakes with Rev. Donald Bolstad offciating. Interment has taken place in the Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church or cemetery fund, or the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Margaret Jean Bouck Margaret Jean Bouck passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Sunrise Village in Camrose. She is survived by her sons Howard (Phyllis) and Ron (Leanne); seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Alan; three brothers; and three sisters. Jean was born in Provost, Alberta on November 17, 1923 to J. Wesley and Margaret Hughes. She grew up in the Wainwright area, married Alan Bouck in 1951, and had two boys – Howard in 1952 and Ron in 1958. The family moved to Camrose in 1955. They eventually bought a farm in 1963 where they resided until 2007 when they moved into a condo in Camrose. Alan and Jean moved to Rosealta Lodge and finally to Sunrise Village. Jean was a farm wife and mother, but also was a bookkeeper for the Church of God and the Canadian Board of Missions. She held this job for 38 years. Jean loved to cook and bake. Family, friends and neighbors were often the lucky recipients of her baked goods. She was an avid sports fan and, in later years, she rarely missed her grandchildren’s sporting events. Jean was a lover of animals and they had the best fed animals around. Jean was very family orientated as well as a devout Christian all her life. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Century Meadows Baptist Church. A private family graveside service will be held. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to Leprosy Mission Canada, World Vision, or the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Our son and brother, Lars Harald Donald Welde, died suddenly on November 7, 2012, and we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all who have carried us in this difficult time. In particular, we are grateful to the gentleman who covered Lars and waited with him at the scene of the accident until the ambulance arrived; to Messiah Lutheran Church for your kind welcome and use of the church facility for Lars’s funeral; to Mr. Richard Schultz and Mr. Doug Lyseng for reading Scripture at the service; to Ms. Tova Olson and Dr. Ardelle Reis for their performance of “O Little One”; to the ladies of Iron Creek Colony for their gift of singing; to Lars’s classmates and families of Round Hill, Hay Lakes and the University of Alberta who attended the funeral and graveside ceremony; and for the flowers and gifts given in memory of Lars. Thank you, Nicole Henry, for creating a Facebook page for people to share memories of Lars, and to the many people who shared love and recollections on that page. Pastor Jim and Angie Appleby and Cam Parker and Burgar Funeral Home staff, you have given more than professional service: you are care and grace in action. Words fail to describe how the faith family of St. Joseph, Scandia and Wilhelmina upholds us, how the Iron Creek Colony and the Cornerstone community have been a blessing and a comfort, and how much support we have received from the Colony educators and the BRSD Administration and staff. Our hearts cry for our precious Lars, but we cling to the promise of the Resurrection. A lifetime isn’t enough to show you how thankful we are for your prayers and concern, and how humbled we are by the love and care shown to us. God bless you all. Sincerely, Alan, Ilene, Jacob, Annelise, Nels and Olav Welde

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CASINO AND BEST WESTERN PLUS DONATION TO NEIGHBORAID A collection undertaken by the staff and management of Camrose Resort Casino and Best Western Plus raised $1,300 for Camrose NeighborAid for the Food Bank. Presenting the cheque to NeighborAid program director Jo-Anne Tweed (third from left) Dec. 20 were: (left to right) Azaz Ahmed, financial controller; Nancy Khalaf, slot manager; Melissa Felt, banquet and catering; Cory Menzel, front desk manager; and Frank Popowich, maintenance manager. The Camrose Resort Casino will be hosting a new year's buffet in the Eats Restaurant with seating times at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Wilhelmina Lutheran Church celebrates Santa Lucia date Submitted

“Good morning, good morning. Father, mother so dear. We wish you a merry Christmas and joy through the year!” The children of Wilhelmina Evangelical Lutheran Church enthusiastically greeted friends and neighbours on Dec. 14 with this song as they led the 21st annual celebration of Santa Lucia in the small rural congregation located near Miquelon Lake. Santa Lucia is a festival that dates back centuries. It celebrates the life of a young Sicilian girl, Lucia, who gave her entire dowry to the poor when she became a Christian. She was accused of witchcraft and burned at the stake on Dec. 13, 304 A.D. In Sweden, the legend was adopted when Lucia was believed to be seen crossing Lake Vänern carrying food and drink for people starving in the province of Värmland during a famine. She was clothed in white, with a crown of light encircling her head. Many variations of the story abound but in each one, Lucia is a symbol of light and hope. She comes at the darkest time of the year to herald the glad Christmas time. Today, the Wilhelmina congregation uses this festival to celebrate the coming of Jesus who is the light and hope of our world. “It’s taken me a long time to understand this celebration of Lucia,” said Deanna Margel. “I had the honour of being Lucia 19 years ago, but I didn’t really understand why we were celebrating an Italian saint and I thought it quite funny to wear candles on my head.” Now, having traveled to northern Sweden this past June Brooke Nordin is Santa Lucia in the Wilhelmina Evangelical Lutheran Church's version of the old story.

to celebrate the 200th anniversary of their sister and founding parish – Vilhelmina Lutheran Church, Dale and Deanna Margel have a much greater appreciation of the Swedish heritage and culture that has left its mark on their own local congregation. “It was incredible”, says Wilhelmina’s chairman Dale Margel, who is not of Swedish descent. “I thoroughly enjoyed being an honorary Swede. The people and the kindness and generosity we were shown was overwhelming. I hadn’t given much thought to the cultural heritage of our congregation – but after being a part of the Vilhelmina community for a week I gained a whole new insight and appreciation for some of the uniquely Swedish traits we possess. Now I understand why we do some of the things we do”. One of those things is the celebration of Santa Lucia. In December, in northern Sweden, it is dark for over 20 hours each day. Here the Swedish jul (Christmas) begins on Dec. 13 with the festival of Lucia. Early in the morning on this date households throughout the land are awakened by a "Lucia." She is usually the eldest daughter of the family, dressed in traditional white robe with crimson sash, and wearing a crown with lighted candles. It is customary for her to carry a tray with coffee and special saffron buns to each one in the family as she serenades them with the lovely old Sicilian melody, Santa Lucia. “We read this story every year,” said Deanna, “but I figured it was just that – a story – something done a long time ago. But in Sweden Lucia Day is still a big deal. One lady we met shared her

own story of how she had set her mother’s curtains on fire when she had been Lucia as a girl! Many people we met had Lucia stories to share with us. It was fascinating.”. The congregation’s resident Swedish experts, Ryan and Lillian Nordin, re-introduced the Santa Lucia Festival to the congregation in 1991 and it is due to their organization and commitment that the evening has become an annual event. “Lillian organizes everything,” said Deanna, “she finds the kids and assigns the readings. She measures and hems the gowns and does all the decorating. She does a lot of the Swedish baking, too. Every year Ryan has to teach a new reader how to say all the Swedish phrases in that story... and this year that will be our new pastor, Ron Chetney! It’s a blessing to have a couple so knowledgeable about Swedish tradition in our community.” For the Wilhelmina congregation the focus of the evening, however, is not the person of Lucia, but the faith that she had in her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Lucia gave all she had – even her life – when she became a follower of Jesus. The special collection received at Santa Lucia is given to the Camrose Neighbour Aid Food Bank. Jesus calls people to serve and love the poor. This was something Lucia understood. The readings and hymns all proclaim that God’s promised one is coming and He will bring life and hope, peace and joy to all those who follow him. As Christmas approaches we are reminded that Jesus is the reason we celebrate. He is the light of the world and we are called to live lives of service just as Jesus (and Lucia) did. Pastor Ron Chetney and the congregation of Wilhelmina Evangelical Lutheran Church wish you a blessed and joyous Christmas season. You are welcome to join them for worship at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings. A Christmas Eve Candlelight service will be held 10 p.m. on Dec. 24. There is no Christmas Day service at the church, but a Carolling service will be held 10 a.m. on Dec. 30.

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Letters to the Editor Letters are welcomed but please limit them to 500 words or less and sign with first name, initial, surname, address and phone number; only name of writer and city or town will be printed. Letters to third parties are not accepted. The Camrose Booster may edit for length, clarity, legality, personal abuse, good taste, public interest and availability of space. The Camrose Booster thanks you for your interest in the letters page and encourages your comments. Thoughts on several topics I want to thank the City of Camrose council for not spending any more money on the Bailey theatre. When it was first proposed to spend millions of dollars on this I wrote in to say that kind of money would be better spent on an animal shelter than on a place only a few would ever attend. Years later the dollar

figure keeps going up. What a surprise. What's a million dollars? It's just thrown out there like it's nothing. It's mind boggling. The people who want the Bailey Theatre should fund-raise to do it. Not get money from the taxpayer. The governments should only be involved with necessities, not all this extra stuff. All levels of government have a spending problem, not a revenue problem. I want to throw out a few thoughts to get some conversation going. Why do we need politicians as a full time job? I would like to see a calendar where it shows when they work. Of course they say they work when they're not having council meetings or sessions. I'd like to know on what and where. I have never heard from any politician in all my years. Politicians should be all parttime. A set time for a few months a year and then have their other

job. How many more rules can they make? We've had over 100 years. Don't we have enough? I thought we got independence from the Queen a long time ago. Why is she still on the money and on all the other things? Hopefully that will change with the next generation. They're just people like all of us. I have just heard on the radio that the Jewish people are having their holiday now. So is there anyone out there asking them to change anything? So why are we expected to change everything about Christmas? Everyone has their own holiday. Live and let live. One more thing about government. Why do they have to have the nicest building in every town? They should be renting space for their part-time job. So for the City of Camrose to spend millions of dollars on their new place is sickening during this time of restraint. Merry Christmas everyone. Sheila Faulkner, Donalda

PACE students providing pick me ups

by Berdie Fowler

May the whole world smile! One of my favorite news stories of the last month occurred in Edmonton. People of Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths celebrated together the holiday season according to each of their different traditions. They met as a community of friends. For too long, we with differing beliefs have dwelled on our differences which prevented the opening of our minds which would allow us to discover our similarities. While expressed in slightly different words, the teachings of each faith can be condensed into what, in essence, is the golden rule: Love one another! My wish for the new year is that all the world’s people will learn to live in harmony and goodwill. In spite of the pockets of turmoil that seem ever present, I think, internationally, we are actually making progress. Over the span of my lifetime, which may be long for me as an individual but is short in the context of world change, I am convinced that there is more global caring and concern for others than ever before. I foresee this to grow as society continues aiming to provide equal opportunity for the world’s children through education, improved health care, pure water and environmental concerns. There is a need to enable people to help themselves in an environment that makes it possible. Change starts at home, right in the corner in which we live. As the new year begins, may each of us resolve to always think and act kindly towards the people around us. That may be all some people are able to do because of physical frailty – but even a gesture as small as a hearty ‘thank you’ can lift the spirits of a weary caretaker. Even as little as a smile seldom fails to be returned with equal or greater benefit to the originator. In the new year, let’s each of us resolve to do our part to make the whole world kinder, friendlier and happier. No act is too small to make a difference; doing as much as one can will never be too much. May we be motivated by the never-ending hope of eventually achieving PEACE on Earth.

Master gardener course With good response from the community (and beyond), staff at the Camrose Railway Station are able to confirm that the Organic Master Gardener course, set to begin mid January – is a go! “We set an initial deadline of December 15th,” explains Station Educational Program Director Eleanor White, “to make sure that we had enough registrants to proceed with the program.” With sufficient registrations in hand, the program will definitely proceed and the Station is now prepared to accept late registrations right up to January 15th, the day before the first class. Eleanor further explained: “Last minute registrants may not have their course materials for the first class, but we will have extra textbooks available.” Classes will take place at the Camrose Railway Station. Classes begin January 16th and run weekly until May 1st. For more information or to have a registration package emailed, call 780-672-3099 or email canadiannorthern@telus.net.

Pictured are: (left to right, top) Jen Lindstrand, Stacie Boos, Andrea Zetsen, Katie Whitehead, (left to right, bottom) Shannon Olson, Troyanna Blais, Cheryl Curtis and Karmen Okeynan. By Dan Jensen class supervising teacher Jen "It is really neat to see the

Students in PACE High School's Viva La Fierce class have been spreading the message of cheer this holiday season. The girls have posted four large envelopes around the school and the Camrose Community Centre/fieldhouse filled with letters and notes of encouragement and inspiration that are free to anyone who needs any kind of pick me up. Messages range from "you are beautiful" to "set a goal today and feel good about reaching it." The "Need a Pick Me Up, Pick Me Up" project was started after the girls watched a Ted Talk video about a woman in New York who dealt with her own depression by writing love letters to strangers and planting them around the city. In discussing the video afterwards they came to greater appreciation of the impact that letters can have on those who receive them. "Some of the girls indicated they had never received a letter in their life," said Viva La Fierce

Lindstrand. "They thought that sending letters to someone was a great idea." The girls are hoping the pick me up project will have a ripple effect that will result in the person who has been uplifted by a message wanting to do something for someone else, whether it be visiting someone in a hospital or nursing home, or shovelling a neighbour's sidewalk. They are happy with the fact that the messages keep disappearing from the envelopes that have been set out, and are hoping to expand the number of envelopes into the broader community, at coffee shops and other gathering spots. "The response they are getting from their peers is that the letters have had a positive impact on their day and really made them think about things in life," said Lindstrand. While the intent of the program is to help others, the girls have also been finding inspiration of their own.

girls come up with a quote they like and share it with others around them," said student advisor Cheryl Curtis. The Viva La Fierce class was created at PACE to give young women a place to express themselves, focus on issues pertaining to women and work towards personal growth and empowerment. Topics covered include goal setting, empowerment as women, the realities of drug abuse, food vitality, anxiety and depression, nurturing creativity, being active through Zumba, body image, celebrating friendship, and self defense. "The purpose is to aid in developing strategies to achieve and maintain health and wellness through physical, emotional, social, intellectual and moral development," said Lindstrand. "Students explore various relationships in their lives, how they can develop positive role models in the community and how they can continually grow intellectually, creatively and emotionally as an individual."

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Kodiaks collect stuffed animals for local community groups By Murray Green

The crowd of more than 1,500 fans at the Camrose Kodiaks game waited for the right moment. It took nearly half of the game, but Jakson Elynuik scored the goal to send the fur flying during the annual Teddy Bear Toss on Dec. 15. The game was halted after the toss when the Kodiaks and volunteer crews gathered more than 750 bears, dolls and toys

that were thrown on the ice when Jakson scored. "Thank you Kodiak fans for just making Christmas brighter for many children," said Boris Rybalka, general manager and coach. "All of the toys will now be distributed around the community for Christmas. We have the best fans in the entire AJHL." The hockey players will be joyfully delivering the stuffed teddy bears, and other toys, to

local groups in need throughout the community including the St. Mary's Hospital in Camrose, various schools and the Camrose Fire Department. Most of the teddy bears go to children who have been affected by traumatic situations such as house fires, motor vehicle crashes and accident scenes, emergency hospital room visits and domestic violence.

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Bittern Lake/Sifton Historical Society launches new book By Dan Jensen

The Bittern Lake/Sifton Historical Society launched the sale of its history book, The Bitter 'n Sweet, with a program at Bittern Lake Hall Dec. 16. An update of The Bitter 'n Sweet volume I that was published in 1983 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the province, Volume II chronicles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in full colour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the changes that have occurred in the Bittern Lake and Sifton area over the last 30 years. The book also provides fresh biographies of more than 200 area families. "It has been a long time coming," said Bittern Lake/Sifton Historical Society president Eugene Kaser. "We are quite pleased with how it has turned out." The book was compiled and edited by Jeff Behrens, TerryLynn Sereda, an editing committee and several members of the historical society. "I wanted to make this a book that was written by the people of the Bittern Lake and Sifton community, and it is," said Behrens. "It is a collection of stories and interviews and amazing personal experiences that make your community so special. I am very happy that you will all be able to hold it in a bound cover." Behrens said it is important to use the book and other books like it not to look back and see how good the community was but to help children build the kind of community that people need. "That is what history books

are for. Open it and share it and love with your community." Sereda expressed the honour she felt when she was asked to put together a book on the community in which she grew up. She said it was neat for her to see what has happened over time with the neighbours and friends and realize that the community has grown. "It is because of being raised in this community that I am the woman I am today. I am involved in my community because that is just what you did here. This great book gives us all the opportunity to reminisce, remember and cherish our memories of this great community." The guest speaker for the program was Pearl Nielsen (Sawers), who recounted her memories of growing up in the area and provided a brief synopsis of what is included between the book's covers. "It is presented to us by a group of dedicated, energetic, caring people," said Sawers. "They spent hours and hours trying to sort the book out properly and choose between the thousands of photographs. The entire (editorial) committee knew where they were on their journey at any one point, and they are all busy people. They have created a masterpiece of quality and have left a positive and lasting legacy." Sawers encouraged everyone to spread the word about the book. "Talk it up to neighbours and friends whose stories are

here. Help the committee sell the remaining books. They took a leap of faith by adding colour pages and this made their budget a little tight." Camrose County councillor Trevor Miller and County of Wetaskiwin councillor Terry Van De Kraats praised the Bittern Lake/Sifton Historical Society in making the book a reality and for preserving the history of the area. "The stories it contains will strengthen the ties of the community and give youth a bond with the previous generation," said Van De Kraats. Entertainment for the program was provided by cowboy poet Jeff Strandquist and guitarist Don Steinwandt. The master of ceremonies for the program was Bob Prestage. The book was funded in part by a municipal sustainability initiative grant received by the Town of Bittern Lake, casino fundraising, and through several private donations. An auction at the end of the program of the only leatherbound version of the book, the last remaining original history book from 1983, a wooden bowl, a painting by Shirley Barnes, and framed photos raised approximately $3,500 which will be used to offset the costs of publishing. Copies of The Bitter 'n Sweet Volume II may be purchased from the Bittern Lake Town Hall, Letha Bertschi, Elsie Baker, Eugene Kaser or any other member of the Bittern Lake/ Sifton Historical Society.

Bitter 'n Sweet Volume II co-editor Jeff Behrens presents a copy of the book to Bittern Lake/Sifton Historical Society president Eugene Kaiser.

Habitat Camrose gives the gift of home ownership By Dan Jensen

Habitat for Humanity Camrose gave the gift of home

ownership to four Camrose families Dec. 15. Habitat building committee chair Larry Schultz, in dedication of a newly-built fourplex on 75 Street, presented keys to Britney Hoppe and her children, Preston, Ryder and Abby, Diana Mahowich and her child, Summerlin, Carrie Bexson and her child, Meysyn, and Michelle Baerg and her children, Todd, Lane and Sevanna. Habitat for Humanity Camrose board president Mark Schneider told those who gathered for the dedication there is nothing better than to be able to help people up in life. "That is what we are here to do," said Schneider. "We are changing four families' lives and there is nothing better than that." Schneider expressed appreciation to everyone who participated in the build of the new homes. "These things don't get done without each one of you, so I thank each one of you from the heart," he said. Habitat executive director Cody McCarroll said the construction of the fourplex was a huge undertaking. "Normally we build two homes every year, so we have literally doubled our capacity for this year." McCarroll said while a few things have changed in Habitat for Humanity over the years,

Accepting keys to their new homes on December 15 from Habitat for Humanity Camrose building committee chair Larry Schultz were: (left to right) Carrie Bexson, Britney Hoppe, Diana Mahowich, and Michelle Baerg. Habitat for Humanity partner families are chosen on the basis of need, income and the ability to pay a mortgage.

the one thing that has always remained the same is the determination to provide home ownership as a way for families to build equity and secure for themselves a better future. "The need is great. The estimate is there are 1.6 billion people in the world that do not have a safe and decent place to live. In Canada that boils down to one in six families without a safe and decent place to live and here in Camrose there is one family on every other block that is currently living in what

the government would call core housing need, where more than 30 per cent of their income goes toward housing." McCarroll said Habitat for Humanity Camrose is planning to build another 14 homes by 2016. "We are hoping to change another 14 lives in this community over the next four years." Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Verlyn Olson, the MLA for Wetaskiwin-Camrose, said keeping people living in rural

Alberta and keeping rural communities is one of the priorities of the provincial government, and that supporting families and communities through Habitat is one of the ways it is able to do that. Olson said it seems fitting that Habitat would present the keys to new homes just before Christmas. "This is a neat time of the year to be doing this when you think of the Christmas story and Mary and Joseph and their family not having shelter."

Olson said that a project like a Habitat for Humanity is effective in bringing a community together. "I think it changes a community and it changes a community for good. It doesn't just affect the families that move in. There is no doubt about the impact it has on them. But it has an impact on everybody in the community, so you have done a very good thing here." Councillor Ray McIsaac expressed congratulations to everyone who has been involved with Habitat for the work that they do. "In today's world we need so much more of that," said McIsaac. Along with the keys to their homes the families received a gift basket from Welcome Wagon, a housewarming gift of a snowshovel, and bibles from the Alberta Bible Society. The home's prayer of dedication was offered by Father Jacques Vaillancourt. Mortgage payments made by the partner families go into a revolving fund which, along with proceeds from Habitat ReStore and donations, are used to build homes for others. Families living in Habitat for Humanity homes enjoy better health and are able to build equity in their homes. The money they save by not having to pay rent allows them to upgrade their education and secure better employment. Benefits to the community include a broader tax base and a stimulated building economy.

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If you have any questions or DAB_12_1184_OB_M concerns regarding REVs this or previous columns you DUE DATE: DEC 17 may write me at 4945-50th 0 Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, toll-free 1-800-665-4358, fax 780-608-4603 or e-mail Kevin.Sorenson.C1@parl.gc.ca.

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The CAMROSE BOOSTER December 25, 2012

LAST CHANCE FOR 0% FINAN

2012 F-150 SuperCab XLT 4x4 MSRP $ 44,089 Costco

5.0L, Boards, Tow, Remote Start, Brake Control, Convenience Pkg., LTC437

490/mo 560/mo

Sale

72 months finance

Taxes and Fees Included

29,874

MSRP 55,799 Costco +

709/mo

72 months finance Taxes and Fees Included

MSRP 71,939 Costco +

< 14,572>

Sale

33,847

921/mo

72 months finance

Sale

Taxes and Fees Included

42,348

436/mo

Taxes and Fees included 72 months

54,486

MSRP Costco

Discount

Sale $30

Moonroof, Leather, 20 MyFord Touch, Nav

Finance

696/mo

Taxes and Fees included 72 months

CALL 780-672-5262 Indoor Direct Toll Free 1-800-994-9953

18,7

2013 Exp XLT 4W

<$17,453>

Sale

6.7L Diesel, Heated Leather, FX4, Captain Chairs, E-Lock Axle, LTC460

<$13,451>

Sal

EcoBoost, MyFord T Auto Climate, Cargo

Finance

Discount

MSRP Discount

2013 Es 2 SE 4W

Discount

246/mo

Great Finance and Lease Rates plus Rebates

Discount

2012 F-350 Lariat Crew 4x4 6.7L

6.2L Gas, Captain Chairs, Pwr. Seat, Power Telescope Mirrors, FX4, LTC372

Taxes and Fees included 72 months

2012 MODEL CLEAR-OUT 2012 F-350 CrewCab XLT 4x4 6.2L

1.6L, Auto, A/T Sport Appearan OLD07

Finance

MSRP $ 48,419 Costco +

72 months finance

2013 Fies

72 months

5.0L, Off-Road, Tailgate Step, Rear Camera, Convenience Pkg., Brake Control, LTC430

Discount +

<$14,215>

2012 F-150 SuperCrew XTR 4x4

MSRP Costco

Discount

Sale $44

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INDOOR SALE! GREAT PRE-OWNED SELEC 2011 F-250 Crew 4x4 XLT Western Edition 64,997 km

98,665 98 8 6665 655 kkm

32,990

FA737A

2004 Chevrolet Aveo Hatch LS 82,889 km

LC418A

2008 F-350 Crew 4x4 Lariat Dually 6.4L

TC127A

33,990

6,990

TC592A

29,990

FC676A

2006 Dodge Caravan SE Van

9,990

LD111A

49,990

AFB732

2005 Pontiac Montana

2006 Taurus SE Sedan

110,445 km

128,993 km

72,968 km

36,364 64 kkm 64

41,384 km

2011 F-150 Raptor 4x4 Crew Luxury

2011 F-150 Crew 4x4 XTR EcoBoost

7,990

TD124A

7,990

$ 2009 Edge SEL AWD (TD174A) . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,990 2009 Expedition Eddie Bauer (TD153A) . . . . $28,990 2010 Sport Trac LTD AWD (TC491A) . . . . . . . 29,990 75,000 km

76,000 km

75,000 km $ 2010 Edge Limited AWD (TD164A). . . . . . . . $27,990 2008 Jeep Liberty LTD AWD (TD084A) . . . . . . $21,990 2007 Freestyle SEL Plus (TD043A) . . . . . . . . . 10,990 109,000 km 55,000 km

45,000 km $ 2012 Escape XLT FWD . . . . . . . . . . . . From $21,990 2008 Taurus LTD AWD (CB615A). . . . . . . . . . . $13,990 2012 Mazda3 GS (LD148A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,990 14,518 km Choose from 3

93,000 km $ 2012 Fusion Sport AWD . . . . . . . . . From $24,990 2012 Escape LTD 4WD (TD110A) . . . . . . . . . . $19,990 2012 Focus SE Hatchback (ACC217) . . . . . . . . . 16,990 22,000 km Choose from 2

134,000 km

View our entire inventory online:

www.lambford.com *Pictures for illustration only. See Lamb Ford for details.

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NCING ENDS DECEMBER 29 th

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2013 Focus SE 2.0L, Auto, A/T/C, SYNC, Pwr. Windows/Locks, OLD161

72 months

20,499

<$1,750>

Finance

scape WD

274/mo

0 72 %

MONTHS

<$1,340>

APR PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO

0,459

Finance

ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMBERS RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL

Finance

<$2,435>

Finance

582/mo

Taxes and Fees included 72 months

4,864

M MSRP Costco

557/mo

Discount

41,649

<$2,777>

Sale $38,872

0% x 488 months

ALL NEW

1.99% x 60 months 2.99% x 72 months

47,679

<$5,921>

Discount

Platinum model in stock!

Sale $41,758

HOURS:

Indoors at the CRE, Hwy. 13 East, Camrose

MSRP M Costco

2013 Super Duty

COME IN

<$1,761>

Sale $26,188

Taxes and Fees included 72 months

5 (302A Pkg.), XTR, Brake Control, 5.0L R Reverse Camera, Step Bars, LTD 134

47,299

27,949

Panoramic Roof, Leather, SYNC, MyFord Pa Touch, Reverse Camera, LTD130

IT'S THAT SIMPLE.

Discount

2013 Edge SEL AWD

ON MOST NEW 2012 AND 2013 MODELS.

0” Wheels, SYNC, vigation, X471

382/mo

MSRP Costco

Great Finance and Lease Rates plus Rebates

2013 F-150 SuperCrew XTR 4x4

up to 72 months

Taxes and Fees included 72 months

20,699

ON VIRTUALLY ALL NEW 2013 MODELS.

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OFFER ENDS DECEMBER 29 T H AS LOW AS

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1000

SALES EVENT

31,799

2.5L I4, Navigation, SYNC, Backup Camera, Auto Climate, LTD133

PLUS

THE SIMPLE

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MSRP Discount

Taxes and Fees included 72 months

749

2013 Fusion SE

ALL NEW

Design

Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LICENSED BY AMVIC

Km leases shown. $2,500 cash down. All taxes and fees included. See Lamb Ford for details.

CTION ALL INDOORS FOR YOUR COMFORT 2011 F-150 Crew 4x4 FX4 5.0L

2010 F-150 Crew 4x4 XTR 5.4L

59,626 km

98,800 km

29,990

TC297A

2001 GMC Sierra 4x4 1500HD Crew 178,153 km

TD108A

135,214 214 km 214 km

$22,990

TD144A

8,990

TD194A

2008 Pontiac G5 SE Sedan 120,134 km

LD132A

135,398 km

$16,990

2009 Toyota Corolla CE Sedan 50,402 km

$9,990

2008 F-150 SuperCab XLT 4x4

2006 F-150 Crew 4x4 King Ranch

CD074A

TC510A

$14,990

2006 Jeep Commander Sport 4x4 83,637 km

$12,990

TD091B

$15,990

$ $ 2013 Flex LTD AWD (AFD699) . . . . . . . . . . . $40,990 2011 Fusion SE (ACB674) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,990 2012 Explorer XLT 4WD (AFC709) . . . . . . . . 35,990 17,946 km

18,000 km

21,000 km

64,000 km

28,000 km

117,000 km

29,000 km

30,000 km

26,000 km

42,000 km

76,000 km

33,000 km

$ $ 2009 Flex LTD AWD (TD059A) . . . . . . . . . . . $22,990 2012 Mustang Coupe (ACC703) . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,990 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 4x4 (FA737A) . . . . . 15,990 $ $ 2013 Explorer LTD 4WD (AFD758) . . . . . . . . $43,990 2012 Fusion SEL AWD (ACC745) . . . . . . . . . . . 21,990 2012 Expedition LTD 4WD (AFC695) . . . . . . 45,990 $ $ 2012 Escape XLT 4x4 (AFC749) . . . . . . . . . . $24,990 2009 Escape XLT (FB634A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,990 2011 Lincoln MKZ AWD (LD180A) . . . . . . . . 28,990

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Limited time lease, finance plans, cash incentives & offers from Toyota Financial Services. OAC for qualified retail customers on select new unregistered models sold and delivered between December 1, 2012 and January 2, 2013. Lease a 2013 Venza (ZA3BBT AA) for *$295 per month with $3,899 down payment when $1,000 Cash Incentive is applied to the down payment. Security deposit of $325 is waived. Based on vehicle price of $30,685 and 3.9% lease APR. Total lease obligation is $23,779; lease end value is $10,712. Example based on 64-month (includes 4-month Stretch Lease extension period) walk-away lease with 120,000 km. Additional km are not available for the 4-month extension period. MSRP includes a maximum of $1,995 for freight and delivery, block heater charge and air conditioning tax, and excludes license, insurance, PPSA, registration fees and all other taxes and levies. If km are exceeded, additional km charge of $0.15/km will apply. Applicable taxes are due on delivery. Dealer may sell for less. See your participating Alberta Toyota dealer for details. All offers subject to exclusions and may change without notice. Pick up your official entry card with a unique PIN code from your participating Toyota Dealership or mail in your ballot request as outlined in the contest official rules and regulations. Enter by no later than 11:59:59 PM MST on Jan. 2, 2013. Maximum one (1) entry and one (1) bonus entry per person/address/e-mail. Prize may not be exactly as shown. Some conditions apply. No purchase/donation required. Skill testing question required. Minimum Grand Prize value: $20,827 including tax. Must be resident of Prairie Zone (as defined by Toyota Canada Inc.), over age of majority with valid driver’s licence. See www.PrairieToyota.ca/winacorolla for details and complete contest rules & regs. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. A maximum of 50,000 unique PIN codes will be available. Touring V6 AWD model shown.

1-888-856-0086, 4120-56 St., Wetaskiwin www.toyotacity.ca

TOYOTA CITY WETASKIWIN We deliver what the big city dealers ONLY promise!

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Limited time lease, finance plans, cash incentives & offers from Toyota Financial Services. OAC for qualified retail customers on select new unregistered models sold and delivered between December 1, 2012 and January 2, 2013. †$5,000 Incentive is available on 2013 Tundra CrewMax models (DY5F1T, HY5F1T) only & includes: $5,000 Cash Discount. Cash Discount cannot be combined with subvented lease or finance rates. Down payment or equivalent trade, first month’s payment, lien registration fee and applicable taxes are due on delivery. Dealer may sell for less. See your participating Alberta Toyota dealer for details. All offers subject to exclusions and may change without notice. Pick up your official entry card with a unique PIN code from your participating Toyota Dealership or mail in your ballot request as outlined in the contest official rules and regulations. Enter by no later than 11:59:59 PM MST on Jan. 2, 2013. Maximum one (1) entry and one (1) bonus entry per person/address/e-mail. Prize may not be exactly as shown. Some conditions apply. No purchase/donation required. Skill testing question required. Grand Prize value: $20,827 including tax. Must be resident of Prairie Zone (as defined by Toyota Canada Inc.), over age of majority with valid driver’s licence. See www.PrairieToyota.ca/winacorolla for details and complete contest rules & regs. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. A maximum of 50,000 unique PIN codes will be available. IIHS.org. www.CanadianBlackBook.com. CrewMax Shown.

1-888-856-0086, 4120-56 St., Wetaskiwin www.toyotacity.ca

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Quitcore program helps local residents quit smoking Residents wishing to kick their smoking habits can access the tools and support needed to build a tobacco-free lifestyle when QuitCore, a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) tobacco-cessation program comes to Camrose. Led by trained cessation professionals, the seven-week

program teaches tobacco users how to develop a plan to quit that will work for them, while providing strategies to address recovery symptoms, manage stress and, ultimately, prevent relapse. The program also connects participants with others trying to quit.

The QuitCore program will be offered in the Irving Room at the Camrose Public Library, 4710 50 Ave., from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on consecutive Wednesdays starting Jan. 30 with one exception: the Feb. 6 session is moving to Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Call toll-free 1-866-710QUIT (7848) to register. QuitCore is offered in more than 20 communities across the province. To register by phone, Albertans can call (toll-free) 1-866-710QUIT (7848). Alberta Health Services is

the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than 3.8 million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

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30,295 27,457

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Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, ‡, ♦, § The Guts Glory Ram Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after December 1, 2012. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. See participating dealers for complete details and conditions. •$29,798 Purchase Price applies to 2013 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (23A+AGR+XFH) only and includes $7,000 Consumer Cash Discount. See participating dealers for complete details. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2013 vehicles which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your dealer for complete details. ‡4.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2013 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 model to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Auto Finance and Ally Credit Canada. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. See your dealer for complete details. Example: 2013 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 with a Purchase Price of $29,798 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discount) financed at 4.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 biweekly payments of $171 with a cost of borrowing of $5,697 and a total obligation of $35,495. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. ♦Holiday Bonus Cash up to $1,000 is available on most new 2012/2013 models, excluding the following: Chrysler 200 LX, Dodge Caliber, Dart, Grand Caravan CVP, Journey CVP/SE, Avenger, Viper, Jeep Compass Sport 4x2 & 4x4, Patriot Sport 4x2 & 4x4, Wrangler 2 Dr Sport, Grand Cherokee SRT8, Ram 1500 Reg Cab & ST & SXT Trucks, Ram Cab & Chassis, Ram Cargo Van, FIAT 500 Abarth and 2012 FIAT 500 Pop models. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your dealer for complete details. §2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Laramie 4x4 with optional equipment shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $40,755. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. ≠Based on Automotive News classification and 2013 Ram 1500 with 3.6 L V6 4x2 and 8-speed transmission. 11.4 L/100 km (25 MPG) city and 7.8 L/100 km (36 MPG) highway. 2013 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. Ask your dealer for complete EnerGuide information. ΩBased on 2012 Automotive News Full-Size Pickup segmentation and competitive information available at time of printing. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.

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BIRTHS

To Amanda and Shawn Crowle, of Camrose, on December 12, a son. To Denise and James Shostak, of Edberg, on December 14, a daughter.

DEATHS Rosalie Grams, of Camrose

(formerly Hay Lakes), on December 16, at 87 years of age. Donald Kelly, of Bittern Lake, on December 18, at 78 years of age.

extreme caution is recommended. Never let a canvasser farther into your home than that with which you are comfortable. All suspicious canvassers should be reported to the police.

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NEW YEAR’S OPEN HOUSE 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2013 at The Bailey Theatre, 5041-50 Street, Camrose

To all my good friends far and near, I wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Trudi Dunham

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Camrose Meals on Wheels program makes special delivery

Sincere Thanks It’s been a fulfilling year at The Bethany Group. We are grateful for the tremendous and unfailing support of our staff, donors, volunteers and, of course, the families we serve. Thank you. Volunteers put together Christmas boxes filled with such goodies as special baking, sweets and oranges Dec. 20 for delivery to Meals on Wheels clients across Camrose. In the picture are: (left to right) Cheryl Leonhardt, AMA Travel; Doreen Pushak, Meals on Wheels board member; Joan Lee, volunteer driver; Marie Gallant, Meals on Wheels board president; Maria Lobreau, Meals on Wheels director; Velma Babiuk, Meals on Wheels treasurer and volunteer driver; Matilda Fleck, Meals on Wheels board member and volunteer driver; Lori Gilbertson, Meals on Wheels secretary; Jan Glasspell, Meals on Wheels Century Meadows Baptist Church coordinator and driver; and Bernice Olufson, Meals on Wheels board member. By Dan Jensen

Camrose Meals on Wheels clients received an extra special Christmas treat last Wednesday. Following a 40-year tradition, Meals on Wheels board members and volunteer drivers delivered individual boxes filled with donated holiday baking, sweets and oranges. They also delivered place-

mats that had been made by members of the Battle River Quilters' Guild. The boxes and placemats were well received. "The clients we have tend not to do their own baking so they are able to serve what they receive from the volunteers to their company or family," said Meals on Wheels director Maria Lobreau. "The delivery is separate

The Bethany Group is a not-for-profit organization that believes all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of holistic care, cooperation and integrity working from a Christian foundation that reflects God's love and caring.

from the normally supplied meals." Along with the gifts, clients received an extra visit from those who make the deliveries. "The drivers are able to spend a little extra time with them because they are not delivering hot meals," said Lobreau. The boxes were handed out as a free extra and not put on the clients' bills. "The board members and

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people from the community who donate the items and the drivers who deliver the boxes do it simply because they want to," said Lobreau. "It's just something nice to do at Christmas." Anyone who is interested in becoming involved with Meals on Wheels as a driver, driver's helper or board member is encouraged to contact Lobreau at 780672-0141.

"The drivers are able to spend a little extra time with them because they are not delivering hot meals."

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GROCERY GIVE-AWAY Win $100 worth of groceries this week courtesy of…

Drawing by Hailey Phillips

This is our way of saying thank you for using The Camrose Booster to plan your weekly grocery shopping. Get your entries in now. Due to the Christmas Holiday paper deadline this week, the winner of this week's Grocery Give-away will be announced next week.

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GROCERY GIVE-AWAY

Win $100.00 worth of groceries Drop off entry by 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 31, 2012

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Draw to be made Monday, December 31, 2012

SUPERSTORE 7005 - 48 Ave. PHONE 780-608-2218

Draw to be made Monday, December 31, 2012

SUPERSTORE 7005 - 48 Ave. PHONE 780-608-2218

GROCERY GIVE-AWAY

Win $100.00 worth of groceries Drop off entry by 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 31, 2012

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Draw to be made Monday, December 31, 2012

WILD ROSE CO-OP 48 Ave. and 51 St. PHONE 780-672-3107

Draw to be made Monday, December 31, 2012

WILD ROSE CO-OP 48 Ave. and 51 St. PHONE 780-672-3107

GROCERY GIVE-AWAY

Win $100.00 worth of groceries Drop off entry by 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 31, 2012

Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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Postal Code– – – – – – – – – Ph: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ CAMROSE SAFEWAY Draw to be made Monday, 6800-48 Avenue December 31, 2012 PHONE 780-672-8224

Postal Code– – – – – – – – – Ph: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SOBEYS Draw to be made Monday, 4820-66 Street December 31, 2012 PHONE 780-672-5969

Postal Code– – – – – – – – – Ph: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ M & M MEAT SHOPS Draw to be made Monday, 120-6800-48 Avenue December 31, 2012 PHONE 780-672-1484

GROCERY GIVE-AWAY

Win $100.00 worth of groceries Drop off entry by 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 31, 2012

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Postal Code– – – – – – – – – Ph: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Draw to be made Monday, December 31, 2012

CAMROSE SAFEWAY 6800-48 Avenue PHONE 780-672-8224

Draw to be made Monday, December 31, 2012

SOBEYS 4820-66 Street PHONE 780-672-5969

Draw to be made Monday, December 31, 2012

M & M MEAT SHOPS 120-6800-48 Avenue PHONE 780-672-1484

GROCERY GIVE-AWAY

Win $100.00 worth of groceries Drop off entry by 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 31, 2012

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Draw to be made Monday, December 31, 2012

WALMART Unit 400 Cornerstone 6800-48 Avenue

Draw to be made Monday, December 31, 2012

WALMART Unit 400 Cornerstone 6800-48 Avenue

Draw to be made Monday, December 31, 2012

WALMART Unit 400 Cornerstone 6800-48 Avenue

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Helpful Tips for Writing Classified Ads Which Get Results! Be Thorough Sure you want your ad to stand out from the rest, but don’t skimp on the sort of information that sells. The item’s condition, size, age, brand name, and color are some of the basics readers want to know. Without them, your ad may be overlooked.

Steer Clear of Abbreviations Okay, so you want to include all the important basics. Don’t use strange abbreviations because our ads are designed to spell all the important details. Besides, you are not paying by the line, but by the word, so there is really no need to abbreviate.

Be Honest Exaggerating your item’s finer points may bring in a lot of responses, but a buyer who’s misled won’t appreciate it and will take his business somewhere else.

State Your Price The cost of an item is one of the most important concerns of want ad readers. Ads showing prices are ones which get results. Giving a price also serves to “weed out” those buyers not in your price range.

Be Accessible Including a telephone number or address puts you in touch with potential buyers. Be sure to state the hours you can be reached: a caller who can’t get through the first time often won’t call again.

Don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or problems you may have regarding advertising. Our professionally trained sales staff know the ropes, and would be happy to pass their know-how on to you. That’s why we’re here, to help you get the results you deserve.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS SEE THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 43 for more classified ads about cars, trucks, campers, RVs, automotive services and ATVs WEDDING DRESS MISTAKE? – If your error was putting it on once, fix the mistake. Sell your dress with a Camrose Booster classified. Phone 780-672-3142. ROUND HILL RUGRATS are presenting a New Year’s Family Fun Dance Mon., Dec. 31 at Round Hill Community Centre. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Dance starts at 8:00 p.m. Cash Bar. Please bring one appetizer per family. Tickets $10/family in advance by calling 780-672-6007 or 780-781-3545. Heisler Elks and Daysland Hospital Foundation NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE Presenting the Tracy Millar Band. Heisler Community Cultural Centre – Hot midnight lunch Doors open 8:00 p.m. $25/person. Tickets available from any Elks or Hospital Foundation member. Ph. 780-679-7015 for more info. BOOSTER ADS GET RESULTS!

LADIES’ BONSPIEL – January 11 to 13, 2013. DJ and Canada Theme. Call 780672-4152 to enter. *Follow us on twitter @RoseCityCurling * Follow us on Facebook: Rose City Curling Club WOLF WILLOW HONEY FARMS Now selling Fresh, Natural, Unpasturized Honey at Rose City Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 2 - 7 p.m. Duggan Mall, Camrose (Educational program and coloring books for the kids.) For more information Call 780-678-7722

THANK YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS with special thanks and appreciation to St. Mary’s Hospital staff, Dr. Kumar, Dr. Slabbert and nurses as well as friends and family who visited me, sent letters, cards, flowers, gifts or made phone calls. It made my ten weeks at St. Mary’s Hospital and Daysland Rehab Centre most pleasant because of all of you. Sincere thanks to all. – Verna Barker and family A WARM THANK YOU to Dan of Enviro Pickup, David Friesen, Camrose, and the three other good samaritans who came to the aid of a Mom and baby stranded in their vehicle on the landfill road. Witnessing this truly restores one’s faith in humanity! Merry Christmas to All! – A bystander

PERSONAL DRINKING A PROBLEM? Alcoholics Anonymous, call 780672-9903. LOST THAT LOVING FEELING? Find it with a personal ad in The Camrose Booster classifieds. Ph. 780-672-3142.

PETS/PET SUPPLIES GOT PUPPIES? If that sneaky dog of the neighbour’s has been over lately and you’ve got a litter of puppies to prove it... move them fast with a Camrose Booster classified ad. Ph. 780-672-3142. BATTLE RIVER VETERINARY SERVICES Practice Limited to Companion Animals Experienced Professionals Providing Quality Care and Service 780-672-6999 5208-51 Avenue, Camrose

LOST AND FOUND FOUND – Small green box of toys at 45 Ave. and 56 St. Ph. 780608-1783.

WANTED WILL ACCEPT OLD VEHICLES, machinery, scrap iron, etc. Car batteries (will pay for). Call 780-672-6917 or 780-686-5211.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED 2ND BEST PAINTER IN TOWN – 30 years’ experience for all your painting needs. Call Rick the Painter, 780-672-0391.

HELP WANTED

FOR RENT

WE WANT THE BEST! Class 1, 2 or 4 Drivers for Taxi • Less than 4 demerits • Friendly personality • Good driving habits, experience • P/T, F/T, Days or Nights ROSE CITY TAXI 780-672-1003

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL FOR RENT, Ph. 780672-8620.

PLUMBERS AND SHEET M ETA L M ECH A N ICS REQUIRED for growing Central Alberta company. Please email resumé in confidence to: rebelmechanical@hotmail.com FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME POSITION on livestock farm in New Norway area. Experience with horses is essential. Duties include day-to-day chores: feeding horses and sheep, working in and around barns. For more information phone 780-855-2477 or email brinkmann@equitopfarm.com

FOR RENT ADS NOW UPLOADED TO The Camrose Booster Website DAILY! CAMROSE MOOSE HALL FOR RENT Ideal for weddings, banquets, any celebration or special occasion. Call 780-672-2695 ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL AT GRAND PARK VILLAGE – Large one and two bedroom suites starting at $650 for one bedroom and $700 for two bedrooms. Hurry! Deals like this won’t last. Call today for a viewing, 780-281-0426 www.firesidepropertygroup.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MIRACLE WEIGHT LOSS capsule. 100% natural. Call for FREE sample. 1-780-672-7646.

SERVICES WE SELL RUBBER STAMPS, stamp pads, and stamp pad ink. Camrose Booster Ltd., 4925-48 St., Camrose. JUNK TO THE DUMP – Free estimates. Garages, basements, light hauling. 780-678-1847 (cell), Tom. COMPLETE TILING SERVICE Specializing in backsplashes, tub surrounds and all types of wall. Patricia Fielding, Lady Tiler 780-672-3622 TOTAL FOOT CARE, 780672-3993. Have a specially trained RN visit you. ROD LaGRANGE DRYWALL – residential/commercial. Tape, texture, estimates and references. Phone 780-679-8299 or 780352-0888. R.J.’S CONSTRUCTION Renovations, bathrooms, additions and repairs Shingling, garages, concrete work Arborite and tiles 20 years’ experience in Camrose Call Rob, 780-672-0521

MID-CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 1017197 Alberta Ltd. For All Your Rental Needs We have: • Houses • Duplexes • 4-Plexes • Condos • Storage •Apartments and more! Call 780-672-0662 for more info and listings or visit our ads on Kijiji LOT RENTALS AVAILABLE – Move-in incentive offered. 14 wides are welcome. Call Camrose Mobile Home Park, 780-672-2396. EXECUTIVE SUITE – Well maintained, quiet adult building. Two bedrooms, five appliances, spacious, covered deck. Looking for long-term tenant. Ph. 780-608-3131. ASPEN TERRACE Modern, spacious, clean Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, in-suite washer/dryer Heat, water, parking Pet friendly In quiet surroundings Many amenities within walking distance - MOVE IN IN DECEMBER AND $AVE 780-672-8681 Visit us on Kijiji

J.D.’s SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, SALES & SERVICE – Ph. 1-780-672-7649. THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK TAILORING, 4937-49 St. (east of the Main Post Office), will be CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS from 4:00 p.m. Sat., Dec. 15 to Tues., Jan. 1. Open regular hours Wed., Jan. 2, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 780-672-4793.

BEAUTIFUL NEW OFFICE Sparkling new second floor office in beautiful downtown Camrose. Only one office left out of nine originally available. This office is 193 sq. ft. and is wired for internet access. $180.94 + GST monthly. Extremely quiet construction and quiet neighbours. Be the very first to occupy your office! Our tenants stick around for years because we are the fairest, most reasonable people in the business! Call 780-672-3142 today and ask for Blain Fowler, Don Hutchinson or Andrea Uglem.

DOUG’S TOWN & COUNTRY YARD CARE • Snow removal • Items hauled away • Rental & Move-out Clean up Call 780-672-2404

ONE- AND TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENT SUITES in adult building close to downtown. $650 $750/mo. including heat and water. No pets, smokers or partiers. Ph. 780-672-5369.

McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD. Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded Where your business is appreciated 780-672-5242, Camrose

ROOMMATE NEEDED FOR JAN. 1 to share two-bedroom duplex. Has own laundry room with washer/dryer. $600/mo. includes all utilities. Contact Janet, 780672-1723. OFFICE SPACE in Camrose business centre. Ph. 780-672-1998 or 780-608-5629. SPACIOUS, BRIGHT, VERY NEAT TWO -BEDROOM APARTMENT – Central location, close to university and city centre. Clean quiet building. No smoking, no pets. Reference required. Immediate possession. Ph. 780-679-2170. TWO-BEDROOM HOME – Available Jan. 1, 2013. Stove, fridge, washer/dryer, freezer, hardwood floor, garden shed. No smokers, no pets. $1,200/mo. Ph. 780-672-1149, 780-679-7663. NEWLY UPGR ADED TWO-BEDROOM HOUSE near Charlie Killam with main floor laundry, four appliances and single car garage. $1,100/mo., $1,100 damage deposit. No smoking, pets or parties. Available Feb. 1. 403-704-0027 or 403-783-2242.

FOR RENT/ RENT-TO-OWN FOUR-BEDROOM HOUSE – Two-car heated garage. No partiers, no pets, no smokers. $1,200/mo. Utilities not included. $1,200 DD. Available Jan. 1, 2013. Ph. 780-672-1998.

FOR RENT OR LEASE FOR RENT OR LEASE – Second floor single office available, 150 sq. ft., $175/mo., includes all utilities. 780-679-3555.

HOUSEHOLD ANTIQUE BOOKCASE, $150; four framed, signed and numbered Ducks Unlimited prints, $100 ea., brass candlesticks, brass Kern clock, four heavy bar stools. Can email pictures. Call 780-361-6594.

LIVESTOCK/FEED BEEF UP YOUR CATTLE SALES – Advertise in The Camrose Booster. Phone 780-672-3142. SMALL SQUARE HAY BALES for sale. First cut slough hay, $2/bale. Ph. 780-374-2381, leave message if no answer.

MACHINERY SWATHER NO LONGER ‘CUTTING THE MUSTARD?’ Call The Camrose Booster Classifieds, 780-672-3142. WANTED – Blade or front end loader for John Deere 4430 tractor. 780-374-2479.

REAL ESTATE WOW! GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY – Beautiful newer four-suite building in a quiet part of town. Live in one; rent the others. Ultra low maintenance, energy efficient, spare lot for future development. May consider house as part trade. Won’t last long! Ph. 780-608-3131.

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CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued) MISCELLANEOUS PIPE — 1 1/2”, 2 3/8”, 2 7/8”, 3 1/2”, sucker rod 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8”, plain or scraper type. Other pipe and metal available. 1-800-661-7858. SEE THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 43 for more classified ads about cars, trucks, campers, RVs, automotive services and ATVs GORGEOUS W H ITE SHADOW MINK COAT – Lady’s size 10/12, excellent condition, sell $450. (Originally $3,800.) 780672-3838.

SPLIT AND SEASONED FIREWOOD – Birch, Poplar, Spruce/Pine mix, Tamarack. Now located approx. 20 min. west of Camrose on Hwy. 13. Pick up or delivered. Coal Lake Wood Products, 780-387-1214. KNUCKLE-BUSTING ONE OF A KIND – Lady’s gold and diamond ring. Appraised 17 years ago for $4,500. Ring is layered with 10K, 14K and 18K gold and has three diamonds of varying sizes. Priced at $7,500 or will trade for a 5th wheel of equal value. Can send pictures. Call 780-361-6594. DESKTOP COMPUTER, XP – Flat screen Monitor, $99. Ph. 780678-3225.

BUSINESS KEEPS BUILDING AT HAUSER HOME HARDWARE WE’RE HIRING!

Full-time Yard and Warehouse Associate You must be physically fit, be able to work well with others and have a keen sense for detail. Experience with building materials an asset.

Benefits of working at Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre • an exciting retail work environment • competitive wages • opportunities for advancement • a clean, safe working environment

• opportunity to learn about the thousands of products Home carries • opportunity to help customers live better lives

Apply with resumé… 6809-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-8818 Fax 780-672-8809 Email jill@hhbccamrose.ca

City Watch News and Notices from The City of Camrose

@CityofCamrose

www.camrose.ca 780-672-4426

Employment Opportunity PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Join our team at the City of Camrose where you can contribute to helping us grow as a dynamic community with an exceptional quality of life. The City of Camrose is seeking a highly motivated, energetic and reliable individual to join the Planning and Development section of Engineering Services as the Planning and Development Administrative Assistant. FUNCTIONS: • Provides front counter and telephone assistance to the public, developers and contractors • Responds to enquiries regarding zoning, lot size, and land use bylaw • Prepares purchase orders and invoices • Maintains and updates departmental records (Laser fiche) • Prepares and organizes reports • Provides administrative support to Director of Planning and Development and Development Officers • Compliance Certificate and Permit Approval under the direction of the Director of Planning and Development. QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-secondary training in administration or related discipline; and/or equivalent work experience • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite • Reliable with a strong work ethic • Courteous, friendly and professional • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work independently or in a team setting unsupervised. HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. COMPENSATION: The salary for this position will be established based on qualifications of the successful candidate. APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to the address below by Friday, January 11, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. The successful applicant will be required to produce a valid class 5 driver’s license and police information check. Any questions regarding this opportunity may be directed to Shelley Munro, Acting Director of Planning and Development Services. We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. City of Camrose, Attention: Human Resources 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8 • Phone 780-672-4426 Email hr@camrose.ca • www.camrose.ca

Royal LePage realtors support Camrose Merry Christmas Fund I Choose Opportunity

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Royal LePage Rose Country Realty owner Arnoud Colombijn presented Dale Debnam of the Camrose Merry Christmas Fund with $1,000 of behalf of realtors, from left to right, Kathy Niven, Rick Forster, Don Forestier, Leona Calhoun, Tracy Brandingen, Carman Mason and Natasha Mayne. Missing are Tom Calhoun, Russ Nielson, Heather Ryan and Shannon Bendfeld.

Whatever job you’re looking for, you can probably find it at Cargill. Our diverse partnerships across a variety of industries mean countless career opportunities for you. It’s your choice. It’s your future and you can make it happen at Cargill. Our Plant in Camrose has an opening for a Plant Operator. For this position, safety is the highest priority. As a highly efficient member of the production team, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape our brand image. As a Plant Operator, your responsibilities will include manufacturing, general maintenance and housekeeping. Requirements: • Must have a proven track record of reliability, honesty and integrity. • High School degree or equivalent. • Good math skills and computer knowledge. • Demonstrated ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment. • A background in Food Safety / HACCP is encouraged but not required. • Shift work required. For this role, experience in an Ag environment would be a definite asset. Attention to detail and a high level of thoroughness and accuracy are essential. A demonstrated passion for what you do is more important than prior experience. Resumés can be submitted in person to Cargill Animal Nutrition at the Junction of Highways 21 and 13 or email eric_burton@cargill.com by January 11, 2013.

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Tornado Hydrovacs, a division of Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for our Assembly Department:

Industrial Painters, Labourers, Electrical Technicians and Welders (Journeyman or Apprentice) Our company has an enthusiastic, fast-paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Please forward resumé to: hr@petrofield.com or fax 403-742-5544

INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND – New Norway Area The Estate of Thomas H. Ross hereby offers the following parcels of land in the New Norway area for sale by tender, subject to the existing reservations on title and oil company utility rights of way and caveats: Parcel 1: RL 44-46-21-W4 Containing 141.13 acres more or less Parcel 2: SW 2-46-21-W4 Containing 160 acres more or less Parcel 3: NW 20-45-22-W4 Containing 155.03 acres more or less Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Thomas H. Ross Estate Tender”, to James H. Andreassen at Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1, on or before 12:00 noon, January 18, 2013, and shall be accompanied with GST number and a cheque for $10,000.00 payable to Andreassen Borth in Trust, clearly indicating the parcel or parcels being tendered in. Tenders will not be opened in public. The highest, or any, tender not necessarily accepted. Unsuccessful tenderers will be notified by mail and their cheques returned. Successful tenderer shall be obligated to complete the purchase on or before February 28, 2013. Tender cheque shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price, and will be forfeited if the transaction is not completed. For further information, or to view this property, please contact Dorothy or Allan Weimer at 403-556-2497 or via fax at 403-507-8584.

Casual RN Positions The Wetaskiwin Primary Care Network (WPCN) is currently recruiting casual RN’s for shifts under the Targeted Care (CDM) Initiative and Obstetrics Initiative. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, these positions are required to assist with providing comprehensive nursing services to patients of the Wetaskiwin Primary Care Network. These positions will assess, manage and support patients, providing appropriate documentation, and will work collaboratively with the physicians to develop, implement and evaluate care plans. The Nurse will work to full scope of practice with an emphasis on providing comprehensive care, education and guidance to the patient population. Casual Prenatal RN positions are based in the Centralized location while casual Primary Care RN positions are decentralized positions based in local Physician clinics. Qualifications • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience • Current CARNA Registration • Current CPR and BCLS Experience • Minimum of five (5) years’ recent experience working in Obstetrics, Perinatal Care or Midwifery or for Primary Care Nursing a minimum of (5) years’ experience working in a primary care setting and/or experience with Chronic Disease Management. • Experience working with Aboriginal population an asset. • Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license Personal Skills and Abilities • Clinical skills in Perinatal Nursing or Chronic Disease Management. • Ability to build and maintain working relationships with physicians, healthcare professionals, clients and other members of the community. • Knowledge of, and ability to use, electronic medical records. • Knowledge of AHS and community based resources. • Flexibility in approach to patient and interpersonal situations. Apply to: Erinn Bailey-Sawatzky, Executive Director Email: e.baileysawatzky@wetaskiwinpcn.ca Fax: 780-312-2508 Deadline: Competition closes January 9, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of EILEEN ANNA NIEHAUS, who died on November 23, 2012. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by January 25, 2013, and provide details of your claim with JAMES H. ANDREASSEN at Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of DONALD JEROME LYMBURNER, who died on October 5, 2012. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by January 26, 2013, and provide details of your claim with JAMES H. ANDREASSEN at Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of FRANCES ISABELLE SAWULA, who died on October 31, 2012. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by January 28, 2013, and provide details of your claim to KNAUT JOHNSON FRANCOEUR LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, 4925-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S4, Attention: DAVID R. FRANCOEUR. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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Evening Delivery Driver positions now available. Apply to 6046-48 Avenue, Camrose 780-672-7701

Quality Training Incentive Programs Benefits or Bonus Program Hiring the following positions for 1256146 Alberta Ltd., o/a Tim Hortons – 3601-48 Ave., Camrose, AB

• Food Service Supervisors, full-time / shift work, minimum 1 to 2 years’ industry experience, $13.00 per hour plus benefits • Food Counter Attendants, full-time / shift work, no experience necessary, $11.00 per hour plus benefits Hiring the following positions for 796005 Alberta Ltd., o/a Tim Hortons – 6602-48 Ave., Camrose, AB

Now hiring for FT positions Positions work rotating shifts of days, nights, graveyards and some weekends. HIRING AT BOTH LOCATIONS IN CAMROSE Honesty, caring and a workplace that feels like home

An employer you can count on Apply in person with resumé at either Camrose store

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City Watch

Notices and Information from The City of Camrose www.camrose.ca • 780-672-4426

2012-2013 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Office hours for City Hall, Engineering Services “Mirror Lake Centre”, Community Services Office, Public Works and Fire Hall Dec. 24-26, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Dec. 27-28, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open regular hours Dec. 31, 2012 and Jan. 1, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Jan. 2, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open regular hours For more info, contact City Hall at 780-672-4426 Public Works After Hours Emergency contact 780-672-4444

Camrose Regional Sanitary Landfill Dec. 24, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open ’til noon Dec. 25-26, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Dec. 27-29, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open regular hours Dec. 31, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open ’til noon Jan 1, 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Jan. 2, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open regular hours For more information, contact Maplethorpe Contractors Ltd. at 780-352-2625

Centra Cam Recycling Depot Dec. 24, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open ’til noon Dec. 25-26, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Dec. 27-29, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open regular hours Dec. 31, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open ’til noon Jan 1, 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Jan. 2, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open regular hours For more information, contact Centra Cam Recycle Depot at 780-679-4196

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Residential Waste/ Organics Collection Dec. 24, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Collection as Normal Dec. 25, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collection on Dec. 26* Dec. 26-28, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Collection as Normal Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Collection as Normal Jan 1, 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Collection on Jan. 2* Jan. 2, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Collection as Normal * This change only effects these Tuesdays’ collections. The rest of the week will be collected as normal. For more info, call BFI Canada Inc. at 780-679-0409 REMEMBER TO HAVE YOUR WASTE AND COMPOST OUT BY 7:45 AM ON COLLECTION DAY

REMINDER Beginning January 1, 2013 residents will be limited to two cans/bags of garbage per week. Together, as citizens of Camrose, we can reach our goal of reducing household waste by ducing g househ h y 50% by y 2015! OR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Bylaw No. 2725/12 – RE: Proposed Amendment to City of Camrose Land Use Bylaw #2567/07 Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Section 606 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta and amendments thereto, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Council of the City of Camrose gave first reading to Bylaw #2725/12 on December 10, 2012. The purpose of Bylaw #2725/12 is to amend Land Use Bylaw #2567/07 as follows: • That Land Use Bylaw #2567/07, as amended, is further amended by redistricting the following lands from C4 – Neighbourhood Commercial District to C3 – Commercial Highway District: • Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 0823691 A Public Hearing is scheduled to be held as follows: Date: January 7, 2013 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: City of Camrose, Council Chambers, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB Any person(s) who have an interest regarding the passing of Bylaw #2725/12 are encouraged to attend the public hearing in person to state their support or objections. Any written submissions to be considered by City Council are required to be submitted no later than January 2, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. by mail to: Kim Isaak, General Manager of Corporate and Protective Services, City of Camrose, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8, or by email to: kisaak@camrose.ca. Late submissions will only be considered in person at the hearing. Notice is hereby given that Council may thereafter, without further notice, proceed with final approval of Bylaw #2725/12 at the regular Council Meeting on January 7, 2013. For additional information, contact Shelley Munro, Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, phone 780-678-3044 or email to smunro@camrose.ca

PUBLIC NOTICE – 2013 UTILITY RATE INCREASES Effective January 1, 2013, the following new rates will take affect for City of Camrose Water and Sanitary Sewer. WATER RATES (Bylaw 2722/12) Metered Water Rates

Basic monthly charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.83/month Consumption charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.730/m3

Temporary Construction Services Rates

Basic monthly charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47.66/month Consumption charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.461/m3

Bulk Water Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.260/m3 Hydrant and Sprinkler Standby Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51.98/month SANITARY SEWER RATES (Bylaw 2723/12) Usage Charge

Commercial/Industrial/Institutional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.756/m3 Basic Monthly Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.38/month These rates were approved by Council December 10, 2012. For more information check www.camrose.ca/citygovernement/engineeringservices/utilites or call the City of Camrose Engineering Department at 780-672-4428.

NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS ISSUED Take notice that the following Development Permits for the proposed uses listed below have been approved by the City of Camrose Development Authority, under the provision of Bylaw #2567/07, the Land Use Bylaw of the City of Camrose. The development permits have been approved SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF APPEAL TO THE SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD. Any person wishing to appeal an approval may do so by serving a written notice of appeal and the REQUIRED FEE to the Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose (Telephone: 780-672-4426) within 14 days after the date of this notice. Further information regarding these Development Permits may be obtained from the City of Camrose Development Services, Lower Floor, Mirror Lake Centre, during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday (telephone: 780-678-3044). Permit #

For information on waste management in Camrose visit: www.camrose.ca/baglimit or call 780-672-4428

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STRUGGLING TO MEET THE BAG LIMIT? Other available options: • Avoid buying over-packaged items • Drop off your recyclables at the Recycling Collection Depot (Centra Cam) • Utilize the Yard Waste and Limited Kitchen Organics Collection Program • Back Yard Composting • Delay collection until the following week • Compact your waste • Purchase a solid waste collection tag for $5.00 per tag available at City Hall, Public Works, Aquatic Centre, and the Mirror Lake Centre • As a last resort, take your waste to the sanitary landfill; tipping fees in effect For more information contact Engineering Services at www.camrose.ca/baglimit or call 780-672-4428.

Residential, with weeping tile connected to sanitary sewer . . . . . . . . . $0.756/m3 Residential, with weeping tile NOT connected to the sanitary sewer . . $0.578/m3

Each E h bag b or can cannott exceed d 100 L or a weight of 20 kg

Remember to have your waste and compost out by 7:45 a.m. on Collection Day!

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Secondary access and site grading Single family dwelling Single family dwelling with attached garage Secondary Suite in existing SFD 3 CRUs in existing commercial building Variance of side yard refused

ANIMAL POUND RELOCATION

Happy Holidays everyone!

Effective December 31, 2012 the Animal Pound will no longer be located at the Camrose Animal Clinic. For lost or stray dogs please contact the Camrose Police Service on the non-emergency phone line at 780-672-8300. The City of Camrose would like to thank Dr. Bibby and his staff at the Camrose Animal Clinic for their service over the last few years.

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Walk a Mile event supports women's shelter By Murray Green

Even the toughest men have a soft spot when it comes to supporting abused women and children in the area. The number of men participating in the Camrose Women's Shelter Society second annual Walk a Mile fund-raiser has swelled to 44. It will be held during the intermissions of the Camrose Kodiaks' game on Jan. 12 against the Okotoks Oilers. Last year, 24 men completed four rounds on the track during the intermissions. It featured the mayor, police chief, fire chief and various community-minded men and they raised $24,000. "This is an international event that is organized by women's shelters and abuse centres around the world. We had great support, not only from Camrose, but Wetaskiwin and surrounding communities," said Camrose Women's Shelter Society executive director Loretta Johnson. Walk a Mile is an event designed to raise awareness of domestic violence and raise funds for the Camrose Women's Shelter Society. Men walk one mile in red high-heeled shoes to get a sense of what it is like to face abusive problems. "We know four laps around the track is a half of a mile, so we will have four laps in each intermission," said Loretta. "It is going to be a fun event for the community and we are encouraging men to come out and participate or cheer on the walkers. We know the walkers are the most important people and without them, this wouldn't be a success."

Tim Davies, human resources coordinator with Bayou Perma-Pipe Canada, received a little help trying on red shoes from Camrose Women's Shelter program coordinator Jessica Glimm. Tim will be taking part in the Walk a Mile event on Jan. 12 and will be raising $3,000 for the worthy cause.

Tim Davies of Bayou PermaPipe Canada in Camrose will be walking and the staff donated funds from a Christmas party to the event. Tim indicated his goal for pledges is $3,000. "We want to get businesses involved because it is good PR for them," added Jessica Glimm, program coordinator at the women's shelter. "We provide the men with red shoes, all we need are the shoe sizes. The shoes can be picked up at the Alberta Treasury Branch." A new feature to the Walk a Mile event this year will be a silent auction. "We are grateful to ATB for being a partner with us as well as Royal LePage. All of the items in the auction are coordinated by ATB and they can be delivered to them," said Loretta. "This is something we haven't done before, so we are grateful they are helping us. If businesses or individuals decide to donate before Dec. 31, we can give a receipt for the current year. If they donate after Dec. 31, it will be for next year." Providing support for women and their children who find themselves having to make a decision to leave an abusive situation requires a lot of collaboration, community support and resources. Last year, the Camrose Women's Shelter provided a safe and supportive place for close to 400 women and children who came to access its services. "This creates an awareness of all of the work that we do and services we provide," added Loretta. "Walkers said last year that they didn't realize that many children go through the shelter. About 180 children used our services. We

have programs for children with a school on site that is supported by the Battle River School Division and we have playschool programs developed. When you have an abusive relationship, there can be a lot of trauma that the children go through. It takes time and we still help women and children after they leave, so they get set up in the community." The Camrose Women's Shelter has a huge area to serve. "People from as far away as Lloydminster come here and the next closest shelter is in Edmonton or Red Deer, so we have a huge catchment area," said Jessica. "With Greyhound service no longer offered, it is hard to get around for some people. It is taxing for our outreach component." No one wants the Camrose Women's Shelter to be busy. "We have 22 beds and they are pretty much full all of the time. We have seven bedrooms, so the rooms are full, maybe not all of the beds are being used," said Loretta. Anyone who has items to donate to the auction, or who would like to participate as a walker, sponsor or volunteer, may call Jessica Glimm at 780-6794976, or Marsha Johnson at 780679-4978. Anyone who makes donations of $20 or more will be provided with a tax deductible receipt. Cheques can be made out to Camrose Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shelter Society, Box 1405, Camrose, AB, T4V 1X3. Donations can also be made on web site www.brigantiaplace. org or at the Camrose ATB office. Walkers will be accepted up to the event date if they have a pledge.

Kodiaks take over second place with a pair of wins By Murray Green

The Camrose Kodiaks broke open a scoreless game with three goals in the second period and hung on to defeat the Calgary Canucks 3-1 on Dec. 15. Camrose vaulted into second place in the Alberta Junior Hockey League's south division on Don Cherry and Teddy Bear Toss night in front of more than 1,500 fans. "It feels great to be back in second place," said defenceman Trevor Costello. "When we were going through that rough patch it was tough on players. Getting back into the win column is good and we have done that by listening to the coaching staff, using the systems and executing. It is a good feeling when you can string a few wins together and that's what we needed to do down the stretch here." Jakson Elynuik, Brett Njaa and Matt Waseylenko collected single markers for the Kodiaks. Connor Mailey was named the star of the game by setting up the first two tallies. Former Kodiaks, forward Kieran O'Neil set up the Calgary goal on a power play. Goalie Matt Gibney made 24 of 25 saves, while Camrose fired 34 shots at the Canucks' net. Trevor played hockey in Strathmore last season, so it was a big jump for him to crack the Kodiaks' lineup as a 17-yearold. "It was a good development year for me and we won the league so that always helps. This year, I knew I was going to be nervous the first few games. Once you get used to the pace and gain some confidence, it's not as big a deal anymore." The veterans were quick to settle the rookies down at the beginning of the year. "I play mostly with Matt Waseylenko or Kirsten Odendaal and they both compliment my style of game. We

are not too flashy offensively, but we are solid defensively and we make good first passes," added Trevor. Other than the clipping the Kodiaks gave the Eagles, the scores have been low. "We always stress defence first and get into goaltending battles. We have to work for every goal we get. You can't let anything defensively slide because that one goal will make the difference," said Trevor. "The close games gets the players and crowd excited about the game. It helps us get in the playoff-style game." The Kodiaks grounded the Canmore Eagles 7-2 on Dec. 14. Tanner MacMaster led the offence with two goals. Single markers came from Jonathan Lashyn, Mailey, Elynuik, Scott Feser and Ryan Huolt. Mailey earned a fourpoint night. The Kodiaks led 2-0 after the first and 3-1 after 40 minutes and then concluded with four straight tallies in the third frame. Goalie Devin McDonald turned away 32 of 34 shots. Camrose recorded 33 shots on goal. "We have to realize it is still around Christmas and we have more hockey to play. We are in second now, but we have to make sure we are still in second when the season ends," added Trevor, who admitted finishing behind the number one team in the country, Brooks, is not a disappointment. "We have to keep moving forward and focus on each game to make sure we stay in second." Trevor scored his first goal and point against the Fort McMurray Oil Barons last month. "It felt great to be able to contribute on offence and get that first goal," said Trevor, a stay-at-home defenceman. "As long as the team is playing well, it's not a big deal to me. But, getting the first one is definitely big.

Amanda Olsen, of the Camrose Kodiaks' office, was up to her neck in stuffed animals after a successful Teddy Bear Toss at the Dec. 15 game in the EnCana Arena. More than 750 bears, dolls and toys were thrown on the ice after Jakson Elynuik scored the first goal in the Kodiaks' 3-1 victory at home.

I skated in behind Scott Feser, he dropped the puck to me and I came around, fired the puck on net and it went in. Coach said just put it on net and good things will happen, and it did. It snuck in five-hole. Not

the prettiest goal, but it still counts on the scoresheet." The bears now go into hibernation until Jan. 4 when the Lloydminster Bobcats start the New Year in Camrose.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER December 25, 2012

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