February 3, 2015 Camrose Booster by The Camrose Booster

2014

Vol. LXIII, No. 11

40 pages

February 3, 2015

Always better – always better read

Inside Election 2015 Pages 7 to 9 Your Financial Future Pages 10 and 11 Entertainment and Dining Pages 16 to 21 Obituaries Page 22 and 23

On-The-Road and Auto Classifieds Pages 27 and 28 Classifieds Pages 31 to 38

Front: Evelyn Schaffer, Carolyn Howe and Deanna Robillard Back: Monica Littleton, Katrina Lexvold, Bailey Kuhn, Casper Seely and Stephanie Myles

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Augustana Music for the Theatre students of today, stars of tomorrow present Musical Theatre and Opera Arias on stage Thursday, February 5th at 7:00 p.m. at the Augustana Faith & Life Chapel. An entertaining evening for musical theatre and opera fans! For more information, call 780-679-1532.

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News Features

Seventy-fifth anniversary pins presented to veterans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Reflections, by Bonnie Hutchinson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Fearing and White return to The Bailey Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Rewritten land use bylaw presented to council for review. . . . . . . . . . . 22 Homespun, by Laurel Nadon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Minor Hockey Week celebrated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Trevor Vinet Rick Nygaard Tracy Brandingen Heather Ryan 780.878.1734 780.608.0675 780.781.0292 780.878.8021

Dale Bowal Natasha Mayne Bud James 780.679.4678 780.781.2323 780.385.0027

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Thursday, FEB. 5, 2-4 PM TOWNHOUSE IN VALLEYVIEW... 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. Call Trevor. $269,900 (CA0052001) Hosted by Trevor Vinet

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Saturday, FEB. 7, 12-2 PM

LAKE FRONT PROPERTY... in Little Beaver Lake Estates. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1,460 sq. ft. Call Rick. $344,900 (CA0052168) ACREAGE NEAR ROSALIND... 1,043 sq. ft. 1 bedroom, 2 baths. 23.99 Acres. Call Trevor. $284,900

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TWO-STOREY... 5 bedrooms, 4 baths. 1,564 sq. ft. Call Trevor. $407,000 (CA0052000)

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1.5 STOREY IN SEDGEWICK... 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 937 sq. ft. Call Loni. $119,900 (CA0050788) TWO-STOREY IN CREEKSIDE... 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 1,490 sq. ft. Call Heather or Tracy. $449,900 (CA0052587)

1,511 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW... 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Call Natasha. $328,000 (CA0049115)

1 1/2 STOREY... 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 900 sq. ft. Call Trevor. $169,900

TWOSTOREY... 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. 1,575 sq. ft. Call Rick. $365,900

(CA0052002)

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EAST CENTRAL BUNGALOW... 770 sq. ft. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Call Heather or Tracy. $159,900 (CA0051863)

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TWO-LEVEL SPLIT IN VALLEYVIEW... 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1,414 sq. ft. Call Heather or Tracy. $439,000 (CA0047349)

SINGLE FAMILY BUNGALOW... 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 857 sq. ft. Call Tracy or Heather. $265,000 (CA0050988)

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HALF DUPLEX... 1,240 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Call Tracy or Heather. $249,000 (CA0050987) 862 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW NEAR COLLEGE... 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Call Natasha. $219,000. (CA0050948)

ACREAGE NEAR EDBERG... 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,048 sq. ft. Call Heather or Tracy. $498,999 (CA0048785) VACANT LOT AT TILLICUM BEACH... Call Tracy or Heather. $99,400 (CA0049528)

HILLSIDE ACREAGE... 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 984 sq. ft. Call Heather or Tracy. $289,000 (CA0047421)

1.5 STOREY IN DAYSLAND... 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2,310 sq. ft. Call Rick. $324,900 (CA0047213)

SOLD

BUNGALOW... 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. 793 sq. ft. Call Natasha. $220,000. (CA0049594)

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BUNGALOW IN KILLAM... 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. 1,008 sq. ft. Call Natasha. $149,900 (CA0046242)

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LOT IN CREEKVIEW. Call Heather or Tracy. $179,900 (CA0045350)

1,205 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW... 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Call Heather or Tracy. $349,900. (CA0050507)

Charlie Killam School

Camrose Minor Ball Association requires three separate cheques for Uniform Deposit, Registration Fee and Raffle Tickets

(CA0046968)

BUNGALOW NEAR COLLEGE... 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. 1,037 sq. ft. Call Natasha. $168,500. (CA0050946)

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Wed., February 4 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. WHAT TO BRING:

SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME... 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,280 sq. ft. Call Heather or Tracy. $159,900 (CA0047137)

NEW BUILD UNDER CONSTRUCTION... 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1,920 sq. ft. Call Heather or Tracy. $445,388 BUNGALOW NEAR COLLEGE... 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 952 sq. ft. Call Natasha. $222,500. (CA0050947)

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1.5 STOREY ON ACREAGE NEAR NEW NORWAY... 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,720 sq. ft. Call Heather or Tracy. $369,900 (CA0048563)

COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR SALE/ LEASE... 4,702 sq. ft. Call Trevor or Natasha. $899,900

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SINGLE WIDE MOBILE ... 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. 1,209 sq. ft. Call Trevor. $154,900 (CA0044694)

BUNGALOW IN SEDGEWICK... 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,199 sq. ft. Call Loni. $104,000 (CA0043368)

VACANT LOTS IN SOUTHWEST MEADOWS... Call Rick. $205,000 ACREAGE NEAR RYLEY... 13.1 acres, 1,340 sq. ft., (CA0043846) 4 beds, 2 baths. Call Trevor. $349,900 (CA0039832)

BUNGALOW HALF-DUPLEX... 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. FOUR BEDROOMS, FOUR BATHS... 2,288 sq. ft. in 1,270 sq. ft. Call Rick. $330,000. (CA0049226) Camrose. Call Tracy or Heather. $665,000 (CA0042291)

SEDGEWICK... Two-storey executive custom, 3,334 sq. ft., 4 beds, 5 baths. Call Loni. $425,000. (CA0037922)

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Camrose Women’s Shelter Society

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BY-ELECTION ONLINE SURVEY Last week we invited Booster readers to share their opinion as to who they believed would earn the most votes in the February 10th by-election.

Special Thanks to Businesses Who Donated Cash in Lieu of a Silent Auction item

In total $19,000 was raised during this year’s walk.

As of 12 noon on Monday, February 2 we felt we didn’t have enough response to give this survey statistical validity. There is only one way to ensure the candidate you feel can best serve you and others in our community, and that is to vote!

ADVANCE VOTING STATIONS Wednesday, Feb. 4; 1 - 7 pm Saturday Feb. 7; 10 am - 5 pm

Collision claims life of young man At 7:47 p.m. on Jan. 27 the Camrose Police Service received several 911 calls of a collision at 48 Avenue and 73 Street. Police, Fire and EMS responded and determined that the 23-year-old male driver of a white Chrysler Sebring car was deceased. The lone passenger, an adult female, from the same

vehicle, was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, a semitruck, did not sustain any physical injuries. Witnesses indicate that the car was travelling southbound on 73 Street and failed to stop for a red light before entering the intersection of 48 Avenue, where it was

struck on the driver’s side by the westbound truck. Speed, weather and alcohol do not appear to be factors. Police continue to investigate and gather witness accounts. The name of the deceased driver was not immediately released to allow for family notifications.

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Seventy-fifth anniversary pin presented to veterans By Murray Green Crowfoot MP Kevin Sorenson presented anniversary pins and certificates to local veterans Jan. 23 to celebrate the 75th anniversary pin of the commencement of the Second World War. In the Crowfoot riding, there are more than 60 living veterans who served in the Second World War. “It is always good when we can recognize accomplishments and recognize those who made a huge difference in our country,” said Sorenson at his downtown office in Camrose. “It was 75 years ago that Canada entered into the Second World War (Sept. 10, 1939) on our own accord. People across this great nation rallied together in an extra ordinary way. It was to defend the rights of all people, we could live in peace and freedom. Today it is with great pride that we come together in communities across our country to remember and honour the brave and courageous men and women who sacrificed to serve and

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Crowfoot MP Kevin Sorenson awarded 75th commencement of the Second World War pins and certificates to about 60 veterans recently. In Camrose, from left to right, veterans Allan Findley, Sandy Johnson, Gordon Hougestol, Arthur Taylor, MP Sorenson, Ronald Fleming, Herbert Asp and John Adolf received medals from the MP on Jan. 23. Missing were Jack Wallace, Rose Johanneson, Verna McCormick and Harvey Allen.

defend our cherished way of life. “Canada’s role in the war was essential. It is our responsibility to remember those who served our country in the Second World War including the more than 45,000 Canadians that made the ultimate sacrifice for our shared values of democracy, freedom and human rights. Between now and 2020, we will commemorate Canadian milestones to celebrate the great

contributions that were made by our nation during the two World Wars.” The 75th anniversary pin is a symbol of the nation’s pride and gratitude to all who served during this remarkable conflict. One of the certificates was from Veteran’s Affairs, while the other was from Sorenson himself. “I want to honour you for your dedication and lifelong service to our country,”

said Sorenson. “I sincerely hope that you wear the pin with pride and display your certificates in a place of prominence as a reminder of the profound respect and gratitude that we all share for you. It is due to your remarkable contributions that our nation is strong and free. Thanks for continuing your services through the Legion and the Remembrance Day services.” Sorenson noted that

there are still threats in the world; they are just different. “We are proud of those who serve today as well as in the past,” he said. Local veterans Allan Findley, Sandy Johnson, Gordon Hougestol, Arthur Taylor, Ronald Fleming, Herbert Asp and John Adolf received medals during the celebration. Other veterans will receive pins in the near future.

City Center Camrose members vote to change name By Dan Jensen

City Center Camrose has started the process of changing its name to Downtown Camrose Development Inc. City Center Camrose (CCC) general manager Allan Walkey told members during their annual general meeting at Camrose Public Library Jan. 28 that incorporating will allow the organization to access grants and look at the option of forming public-private partnerships. Walkey was instructed by the board in December to look at different organizational models. “We looked at a lot of things,” said Walkey. “We looked at limited companies, we looked at societies, we looked at associations which this is, and we looked at something called a not-for-profit corporation under the Alberta Corporations Act. Walkey said an incorporated organization is very much similar to a society in terms of what it can do. “There is limited liability for the membership so it is kind of an ideal world.” CCC president Michael Wetsch said the name Downtown Camrose Development makes good sense. “When you think about it, development is all encompassing and describes what we do. We are developing every aspect of City Center Camrose. We are developing business, we are developing the feeling of downtown, and we are develop-

City Center Camrose general manager and board members Michael Wetsch, Jeff McDevitt and Debbie Thompson with Downtown Camrose Alive at the Centre brand.

ing events. There is a lot that the word can apply to.” Walkey admitted that the new name will mean having to change documents and bylaws once all the corporate documentation is filed. “It is going to cause some heartaches and headaches,” he said. “We have people who bought into the CCC name 30 years ago.” Levy increase

CCC members approved a five per cent increase in the levy that downtown businesses pay for operations, salaries and promotional events. “The increase that we are proposing (it still needs to be ratified by City council) would allow us to collect $77,175, which is up from $73,500 in 2014,” said Wetsch.

Proposed expenditures include $8,200 for the branding project, $7,000 for advertising, $8,000 for the Scarecrow Festival, $4,000 for Jaywalkers’ Jamboree, $3,000 for Midnight Madness, $5,000 for design of gateway signage, $5,000 for rosemaling and maintenance, $4,000 for murals and $2,000 for the purchase of plants. The proposed revenue from the Scarecrow Festival is $8,000. “We have the potential to do better than that if we are able to obtain a tourism grant,” said vice-president Debbie Thompson. Memorandum

Walkey informed members that CCC has completed a branding project with the development of a logo which includes the

words “Alive at the Centre,” and has completed a memorandum of understanding that outlines how CCC and the Historic Main Street Society will collaborate and differentiate themselves in terms of going forward in the future. He also told them that CCC will continue to incorporate best practices in its governance model. “Currently, strategic plans, operational plans terms of reference, policies and procedures are being worked on to fulfill the mission of this organization. We can now get to the point where people are talking about the heart and the soul of the organization. The board of directors wants to move towards policy and governance, and not be as much of an par-

ticipant in the day to day management of the organization.” Walkey said committee work is a key component to the organization’s success. “Many hands make light work is a message members will be hearing in the future. Our new business model supports a large engagement construct for members to get in and find meaningful ways to contribute to their organization.” Wetsch expressed appreciation to all those who have made City Center what it is today. “Without their dedication and efforts working on the cause we are working towards today we wouldn’t be here. I thank all of our past members for their contributions and welcome their feedback as we continue to move forward.” Westsch said the vision he and others have for City Center Camrose is one where streets are filled with people and where, instead of leaving at night, people come downtown for fine food, shopping and entertainment. “While these visions take time, we have begun the process of working towards a better City Center for everyone. I conclude with words from President Obama, who said change will not come if we wait for some other person or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change we seek.”

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Appel de proposition de noms/ Name your new school École francophone de Camrose La communauté est invitée à soumettre des propositions pour nommer la nouvelle école du Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord à Camrose, l’école francophone de Camrose (publique). Veuillez faire parvenir vos suggestions par courriel avant le 20 février, 16h, à Julie Plourde, coordonnatrice en communication, à l’adresse: jplourde@centrenord.ab.ca The community of Camrose is invited to submit names for the new Francophone Public school in Camrose, École francophone de Camrose. Your suggestions must be received no later than February 20, at 4 pm at jplourde@centrenord.ab.ca

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The CAMROSE BOOSTER, February 3, 2015 – Page 7

5 Key questions on the minds of voters leading to the City by-election The Camrose Booster asked the three Camrose Council candidates to provide a 100 to 150 word response to six prepared questions. Some of the questions were asked at the mini-forum at Camrose Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Others were crafted by Booster staff, or by asking people on the street to provide their opinion on what they believed are the issues for the current council or candidates. We gave each candidate an opportunity to return their thoughts to us in writing. Our hope is that this information is valuable to you in deciding who to vote for on Feb. 10.

Russell Hawkins What are your personal goals for the remaining term of this council should you be elected? I’ve never hidden the fact that my goals are to gain experience for another run at the mayor’s position. I’d bring to council a decidedly “green” and sustainable attitude, but do not expect me to “shake things up.” If elected, I plan on being a team player and contributing my full 1/9th to all council decisions. I’d like to see council invest in the future of Camrose. It’s easy for those of us living with houses paid for and some savings in the bank to want to focus on “core services.” Nothing more than is necessary. The hard thing is doing what will benefit others when it affects our personal comfort. I am in a financial position to survive comfortably regardless of what council does, as I’m sure most councillors are. The question is, how much discomfort are we willing to bear, to help our less fortunate neighbours? Faced with expected declining revenue from the provincial government in the months and years ahead, decisions may have to be made on council to raise taxes, reduce spending or defer future wants and needs of the City and local taxpayers. If up to you, how would you handle the decisions which loom? It would appear obvious that spending will have to decrease. Taxes can’t go up with our taxpayers facing reduced income and employment. The City will have to “make do” and look beyond crude oil to increase opportunities for our citizens. I suggest getting back to our “roots” and looking towards agriculture and the canola crushing facility. Perhaps we do as our ancestors did, and cooperate with our neighbours to improve opportunities for us all. I’d also like to point out that spending is different from investing. Perhaps this drop in the economy is an excellent time to invest in industrial land while there are savings to be had. I can assure you there will be profit for those with the equity to invest. Investing during a slump pays dividends long into the future. The City of Camrose has long prided itself on being able to deliver exceptional quality of life with education, health, recreation and entertainment. What steps would you take to ensure that quality of life is maintained? Quality of life does not mean expensive new facilities, nor does it mean infinite choices. We have plenty to do outdoors inexpensively. Indoor opportunities abound. And now we have two venues for live performances. I’d like to ensure that the facilities we have are maintained so they can enjoyed for years to come if need be. If I could use television as an example, I don’t think giant screens and hundreds of channels have made life any better than when we had three in black and white. Maybe the solution to maintaining quality of life is making citizens aware of the many overlooked options we already have. Perhaps we should appreciate the bounty we have.

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Russell is a team player who wants to work together with fellow councillors in making Camrose the best it can be. He sees city services optimized and envisions lowcost ideas increasing our quality of life, such as being more bike-friendly and connected. Camrose does not need to spend giant sums of money building new high-tech facilities.

Here are some of the qualities Russell will bring to city council: - strong problem-solving skills - focused on finding and developing efficiencies - forward thinking - open-minded - strives for economic and environmental sustainability Life experiences that will help make him a better councillor: - self-employed for 15 years - in the construction industry for 15 years. He was a home builder for seven years. Built R2000 houses (a standard of environmental efficiency and air quality). He knows that it does not cost a lot of extra money to substantially increase a home’s energy efficiency. - partner in Camrose Energy, Camrose’s local electricity retailer. Russell’s commitment to the community is reflected in Camrose Energy’s business model, which sees 10 per cent of profits donated to charitable Camrose organizations. - Relay For Life organizing committee

Russell is available and approachable russell@camroseenergy.com (780)781-4116 - Kiwanis member - past member of city’s Green Action Committee and Social Development Committee - a featured speaker at Respecting The Land conference.

If you want a common-sense approach to creating an economically and environmentally sustainable community, Russell Hawkins is your best choice.

HAWKINS, Russell Camrose City Council

How would you go about achieving fiscal responsibility while still providing the services that the residents of Camrose want? Those two desires are diametrically opposed. Fiscal responsibility means not spending on anything unnecessary. Camrose residents demand a safe community with ample leisure opportunities for all socioeconomic groups. The key is finding the balance. Those with money to afford “leisure” activities would be content with council focused on core services. The lower incomes want clear sidewalks, public transit, and low cost family activities. We cannot allow our infrastructure to fall apart, but we cannot sacrifice our citizens without cars and disposable income. I haven’t done the math, but I’d like to get the chance. I’d like to make sure that any cuts burden leisure spending more than grocery budgets. How optimistic are you that the City of Camrose will be able to attract new development in the next few years? Are you concerned about the shortage of developed industrial land?

With the canola crushing plant becoming a reality, the Camrose economy has a solid anchor. The possibilities of new development are guaranteed. The question is will it be within the City limits, or just outside, for the benefit of the County. Hesitation to develop industrial land will negatively affect us. A short drive to north Leduc will show you a city that capitalized on an industrial base nearby. Cargill will give us the opportunity to develop our own industry beyond crude, but are we even ready? How does your background in business and/or public service equip you to make the tough decisions with which council will be faced over the remainder of the current term? I’m no stranger to business adversity. An injury put an abrupt end to a successful building career and led me to start another growing business, all while taking a year off with minimal income. You have to decide what you need versus what you want. You can’t always have what you want, but if you keep your needs met, you can continue to grow.

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5 The City of Camrose has long prided itself on being able to deliver exceptional quality of life with education, health, recreation and entertainment. What steps would you take to ensure that quality of life is maintained? As a City councilor one needs to be aware of the impact of the roles served by the educational and health institutions within the city. Some unknowns in future provincial budgets may have great consequence on their delivery of service for our residents. The recreation and entertainment portions which operate to enhance our life have various venues and programs to be supported to keep our residents healthy and have a life quality. Key support, and one of my priorities, is keeping open lines of communication with the MLA and cabinet ministers who have influence on funding of our institutions. During previous experience as a councillor, I initiated meetings to get or enhance funding for Camrose programs with some successful outcomes.

Re-elect INA NIELSEN

“We’re fortunate that Ina Nielsen has stepped forward… “With the council term close to half way through, Ina Nielsen has stepped forward to work with city council during these turbulent times that Alberta faces presently. I was on council with Ina for 9 years and can attest to her commitment, energy and passion for civic service, and her vast, well rounded experience with every board and committee for the City of Camrose. Ina’s record shows her ability to contribute at the Provincial level ensuring the residents of Camrose have a strong voice and our messages are heard.” - Daryl Shillington, former City Councillor “After serving six years with Ina Nielsen on City Council, I can honestly say that Ina is a hard worker who cares deeply for our city and its residents.” - Mary Durand, former City Councillor

“Ina Nielsen and I worked together on The Social Planning Advisory Committee of the City of Camrose. As an Affordable Housing task force, we were able to achieve great success in the creation of 94 units of affordable housing.” - Denis Beesley

Ina steps onto the campaign trail. She’s counting on your vote on February 10, or at the advance polls on February 4 and 7!

Camrose, we have an exceptional quality of life in our city. Our health care, education, recreation and commerce make us one of the best places anywhere to live, raise families, run a business, work, get an education, retire or semi-retire. I know this well from living the experience in all of those life events, as an active citizen of 40 years residing in Camrose. Volunteering, and being a public servant has defined me. I am known and trusted to be reliable and forward thinking. I am prepared with a history of action as an experienced councillor which will serve you well. Re-elect Ina Nielsen February 10th! Free rides to Advance or Election Polls: Call Cathy Johnson at 780-672-6829 or 780-608-5435

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Ina Nielsen What are your personal goals for the remaining term of this council should you be elected? Entering into a term nearly half way through, with a budget for 2015 and strategic plans set for the next four year period, my role of a councilor is to bring my experience to be an effective member within the council. My personal goal will be to be well prepared for meetings, become oriented with current projects and processes, and participate representing the Camrose citizens from their trust established with me. Faced with expected declining revenue from the provincial government in the months and years ahead, decisions may have to be made on council to raise taxes, reduce spending

or defer future wants and needs of the City and local taxpayers. If up to you, how would you handle the decisions made? We have no solid information in the absence of a new provincial budget or provincial mandate to programs already with designated funding. In order to deal with the unknown future we can look to our past for some guidance when the economy had slow periods of growth and a sharp market decline. The various departments of the City, as they prepare their department budgets, have responsibility to look at their operating and capital budgets and bring recommendations of items, which are either high or low priority. Perhaps deferring an item for another budget year. Those decisions would be then taken to council to make a final decision. Our City has 10 year capital plans from which they operate that gives council some long term strategy to handle the turbulence. The City of Camrose has a budgeted stabilization reserve fund maintained to help deal with the unknown. Our city has a healthy financial picture with ability to handle short term uncertainty as many previous cycles have shown to be.

How would you go about achieving fiscal responsibility while still providing the services that the residents of Camrose want? Fiscal responsibility means the ability to work within the level of funding available. Reviews are currently underway in many areas of the City departments looking at how we do business and provide service and safety, these review may show ways of efficiency. As part of a council’s due diligence, from the public’s input, receiving complaints and compliments from the tax payers, communication with the departments, evaluating service levels, the plan and level of service is formulated. How optimistic are you that the City of Camrose will be able to attract new development in the next few years? Are you concerned about the shortage of developed industrial land? In October 2014, a report from the Canadian Federation of business shows there is very good news for Camrose from a list of 122 cities in Canada, Camrose is rated #5 in the overall ranking to start and grow a business. The study is based on presence, perspective and policy with respect to business taxation and regulation. Such a rating shows the desirability and ability to continue to attract new business to come to a well prepared city in tune with business. We must have the industrial land available as part of the preparedness open to new development. How does you background in business and/or public service equip you to make the tough decisions with which council will be faced over the remainder of the term? The experience I bring is having served City Council for nine years. During three terms as City councillor I served almost all boards and commissions of the City getting to know the roles and responsibilities city wide of the work and functioning of City. I have been a business partner for 34 years in a Camrose heating business. I have had recent experience as a board member of the Rural Alberta Business Centre of Camrose, in October completed a term on the board of directors of Community Futures East Central Alta. Currently, I am serving on the board of governance of The Bethany Group. I have been an active citizen in Camrose for 40 years, working in health care, raising a family and contributing in building a better city. All of the experience I have makes me prepared to enter back into a term on City council effective immediately, to make decisions in the remainder of the term.

What voters need to know Advanced voting stations will be held at the Camrose Fire Hall, 201 Mount Pleasant Drive on Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 1 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, Feb. 10 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. at: Mirror Lake Centre (auditorium), 5415-49 Avenue; Camrose Community Centre/Field House, 4516-54 Street; Institutional Travelling Vote (Hospital and Lodges). Any person who is physically incapable of attending a voting station or advance voting station may apply to the City of Camrose Returning Officer to have two deputies attend their residence to take their vote on Election Day. You are eligible to vote if you are: at least 18 years old; a Canadian Citizen; a resident of Alberta for the six consecutive months immediately preceding Election Day; and a resident of Camrose. Every voter must sign a statement that he/she is eligible to vote in this election. Every voter must produce one piece of photo identification with name and current address that is issued by a Canadian government.

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5 David Ofrim What are your personal goals for the remaining term of this council should you be elected? My goal is to serve all Camrosians. I will be available to anyone who wishes to bring their civic concerns to the City’s attention. I have followed Camrose Council for many years and expect to learn the role of a councilor quickly. My promise to taxpayers is to make a meaningful contribution to the business of the City and residents. I am campaigning on the pledge that I will carefully deliberate on any and all issues with which the council will be involved. I expect to work overtime in order to get up to speed with all the current relevant information, including in-camera Council deliberations. Specifically, I would strongly promote the continued practice of setting aside reserves for the future. Although recent work of council is heading in the right direction in this matter, expert opinion and policy suggests we are operating at an uncomfortable level, financially. Faced with expected declining revenue from the provincial government in the months and years ahead, decisions may have to be made on council to raise taxes, reduce spending or defer future wants and needs of the City and local taxpayers. If up to you, how would you handle the decisions which loom? First and foremost, we have to ensure the maintenance of core services as legislated under the Municipal Government Act. These include clean and ample drinking water, reliable underground infrastructure, and excellent roads, along with effective police and fire department services. Once our basic services are properly looked after, then we can begin deliberating on larger capital expenditures and other desires and needs of community residents and City departments. Our task will be to keep future tax increases to an absolute minimum and our unwavering commitment must be to spend wisely. Government cannot be all things to all people. This rings true especially with the economic uncertainty ahead. The City of Camrose has long prided itself on being able to deliver exceptional quality of life with education, health, recreation and entertainment. What steps would you take to ensure that quality of life is maintained? The responsibility of the City would be to ensure the resources are in place to properly maintain its taxpayer funded buildings and programs. These would include the recreational facilities and green spaces. Again, careful management of resources will lead the way to maintain and upgrade the wonderful and impressive amenities already in place. I would be very interested in looking at the possibility of an umbrella arts strategy encompassing the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre, the Chuck McLean Centre and the Bailey Theatre. I believe this would prove beneficial and cost effective to the stakeholders. How would you go about achieving fiscal responsibility while still providing the services that the City of Camrose wants? There is no magic wand to wave here. The reality is that, whichever candidate is successful in this election, there are limited resources with which to work. City council must focus on the core services as legislated. When, and only when they are properly dealt with, can we begin to survey and deliberate upon the ‘wants’. Council’s intent to start any large capital expenditures should be carefully calculated. Unless provincial purse

We’ve watched. We’ve listened. We’ve read. We’ve made our decision.

David Ofrim is the right choice for Camrose council. Carol Finley (retired): David is quiet,

Earle Berry (educator): The Ofrim name in this community is synonymous with family-values and integrity. David will prove to be a wise choice as a highly skilled and conscientious City Councillor. As a former member of Camrose City Council I know Dave is the right person for this opening. He will bring the right attitude and has the aptitude to serve us best.

level-headed and competent. As an engineer he will provide a perspective on Council that will be of significant benefit to taxpayers. As a businessman in construction, he knows how to control expenses and this too, will prove invaluable for all of Council. David is a family-man who is sensitive and caring who will work hard for the benefit of all Camrosians. I’m completely confident that he will serve us very well.

Ian Smith (lawyer/former Camrose alderman): I’ve known David over 40 years. His sound judgment and integrity indeed make him the logical choice for Camrose Council. David has a genuine interest in making Camrose a better place for all and his track record as a coach, as a volunteer and as a supporter of countless community projects proves this. I like the fact that David is not aspiring for this position as a stepping stone – he simply believes it his responsibility to use his skills in order to make a difference.

Dave Chamberlain

(insurance representative/Board member Centra-Cam): Dave is dependable, reliable and honest. He has a strong desire to serve the community. His track record is impressive. He wants to give back. It seems to me he’s the perfect person for the tough decisions which Camrose Council will face in the months and years ahead. I’m eager to have him balance out an already fine and hard-working council.

Kevin Gurr (small business owner): David has plenty of desirable traits as an individual and as an astute and welleducated businessman; however, there is one thing about him that really jumps out. He is a really clear thinker. Without exception, he always ponders all aspects of a problem or situation before he makes a decision. His quiet competence is difficult to match. He gets my vote!

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Viola Throndson (retired): I was thrilled when I learned David was running for the open seat on Council. His election platform – a renewed emphasis on the core services of the community is the right message for Camrose in light of our taxation levels and the current state of the province’s resource sector. I like his realistic way of thinking and I will be voting for him.

Cliff Drever (businessman): I really like Ofrim’s long-term vision for Camrose. He offers an enviable perspective, which comes from living here his entire life, coupled with great judgement and having been involved in a diverse range of projects. He is a proven community builder and I have the utmost confidence in him knowing he will serve all Camrosians well.

(land reclamation and waste management specialist/registered nurse): David Ofrim has special and unique qualities that we admire deeply. We think of him as a “what you see, is what you get” kind of person. He is naturally charismatic and genuine through and through. We know him as being completely honest and always caring. David is a terrific listener and on many occasions we have watched people gravitate to him for solid advice. He’d be great on Council.

Ofrim David

David Ofrim is well equipped to be our voice on Camrose council. We recognize tough decisions lie ahead. We’re voting for David on February 10th. We hope you will too. strings are loosened, (highly unlikely in the near future), I would propose that any big ticket items be postponed until it is fiscally responsible to proceed. How optimistic are you that the City of Camrose will be able to attract new development in the next few years? Are you concerned about the shortage of developed industrial land? I was raised to believe the glass is always half full. Camrose has a lot to offer for businesses and their families in the form of our facilities and lifestyle. We are a business investment friendly centre and policies should be made to ensure that this perception is maintained or enhanced. On the council table right now is the proposed new Land Use Bylaw. Guidelines contained within will establish how development friendly to new enterprises Camrose really is. Presently, council has banked land for industrial use to the south east of the Camrose Regional Exhibition location. It will take significant funds to develop the necessary underground utility infrastructure. In the future this will happen, however, and the calculation between investment versus the return

THE LOGICAL CHOICE for Camrose City Council

OFRIM, David

on an increased tax base and jobs will be part of that equation. How does your background in business and/or public service equip you to make the tough decisions with which council will be faced over the remainder of the current term? One quality I admire about leaders whether parents, managers or business owners, is that they are adequately prepared to make decisions and then live by them. As a business owner, I am required to make decisions every day. I have learned how to sift through the information at hand and consult with others when necessary. As a professional engineer, I have developed skills in coming to a conclusion by using clear, concise and calculated methods. In my role on the Battle River Community Foundation, I have served as committee chair for granting to various charitable organizations. That committee is mandated to deliberate on funding requests and then make recommendations to the board. It is during my time serving on this committee and this board that I have been made aware of the social concerns and needs in and around Camrose.

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NOTICE THE HIGHWAY 14 REGIONAL WATER SERVICES COMMISSION has been notified by EPCOR, their water supplier, of a $0.02/cubic meter increase effective January 1, 2015. The Commission’s water rates will reflect this increase effective February 1, 2015 on the February month end utility bills. Please note that there is no increase from Strathcona County (transportation of supply) or the Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission. Changes to rates are as follows: • Distribution Commodity Rate has been increased from $3.51/m3 to $3.53/m3. • Bulk Commodity Rate has been increased from $3.26/m3 to $3.28/m3. • Non-Member Commodity Rate has been increased from $3.66/m3 to $3.68/m3. • Truck Fill Rate has been increased from $4.41/m3 to $4.43/m3. The Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission can be contacted at 1-866-333-3791 during regular office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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The Camrose Children’s Centre is now accepting Kindergarten registrations for the 2015-2016 school year.

We are a licensed child care facility offering an excellent Kindergarten Program with: • Creative and effective teaching methods • Childcare before and after kindergarten • Half day program, 8:30 to 11:15 a.m., Monday to Friday • Transportation rebate for qualifying parents • Children must be 5 years old by March 1, 2016

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I just want to say

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REFLECTIONS by Bonnie Hutchinson Looking with eyes of love

February includes one of my favourite holidays – Valentine’s Day. Of course I appreciate words and gestures of romantic love when they are forthcoming. (I admit it. I’m a complete pushover for extravagant flattery, and chocolate is a big winner too!) Aside from the sentimental and commercial aspects of Valentine’s Day, what I really like is the idea of a day to celebrate and express our affection for others. Next week is one of my favourite issues of The Camrose Booster – the one with little oneinch Valentine messages sprinkled throughout. Thinking ahead to what valentines I might want to send people I treasure reminds me of a television interview I once saw with novelist and Nobel prizewinner Toni Morrison. One of her best-known books is entitled (appropriately for this month) Beloved . Here is a point Toni Morrison made during the interview. She was talking about how we express love to children. She said that when her children were young, she really wanted to be a good mother who made sure her children were cared for. As part of that care, whenever she looked at her children, the first thing she did was check to make sure that their faces were clean, their clothes were presentable, their socks matched, and so on. One day she realized two things. First, in effect, whenever she looked at her children, in her very first glance she was looking for flaws. That realization made her uncomfortable. The second realization shocked her. She realized that when her children looked back at her, she was always frowning. The expression on her face looked like she thought something was wrong with them. Because of her most frequent first facial expression, they believed that she disapproved of them. On the day she had that realization, she made a resolution. From that point forward, whenever she saw her children – or anyone else – she made sure that, before she did anything else, she would first look at them with eyes of love. From the day I saw that interview, I made a similar resolution. I don’t always remember. Some days if I’m particularly cranky I’m not even sure I want to remember. But I remember often enough to have discovered something interesting. When I consciously and instantly choose to look at someone with eyes of love as soon as I see them, something changes in me. It’s like my heart softens and I tap into a wellspring of affection. And, I suspect, that change in me sometimes changes whatever happens next. On this first week of the month of Love, you might want to try that experiment. Try looking at people with eyes of love before you do or say anything else. See what happens. Just saying… If you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics, send a note to Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com.

Letters to the Editor Letters are welcomed but please limit them to 400 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. Land Use Bylaw

When people in Camrose hear our City is in the process of passing its new Land Use Bylaw (LUB), their eyes tend to glaze over. However, the new LUB will affect the shape of our City and our neighbourhoods for decades to come. A particularly large change being proposed for Camrose, in the new LUB, is “up-zoning”, which seeks to densify residential areas, and maximize existing infrastructure (sewers, roads etc.). Duplexes will be allowed in all single-family residential zones, if the duplex meets certain criteria. Also, four-plexes will be permitted in any presently

duplex-zoned areas--and under certain conditions, 5-10 unit multiplexes such as townhouses. Boarding/ rooming houses for 6 unrelated adults will be permitted across the City, at the discretion of the Development Authority, and after the home passes inspections, and the owners get a business licence. No limits are specified on how many boarding houses are allowed per block. These are a few examples from the Draft LUB that would impact Camrose neighbourhoods. Where can you see what is being proposed? The City has recently posted the Dec. 9, 2014 Draft Land Use Bylaw at http://www.camrose.ca/210/Building-Development-Services. Section 11 describes the landscaping requirements. Section 14 describes the “up-zoning” proposals, and the accompanying regulations that hope to protect the character of neighbourhoods. We may ask ourselves: What minimum tree and shrub landscaping requirements do we want? How do we ensure aesthetically pleasing and inviting street views? What kind of visual screening should be

required for the increased parking that comes with densification? What about residences that have no front entrances facing the streets? What density is appropriate for my neighbourhood? How will property values be affected? What may be shiny, when newly built, can in a few years look shabby. Many cities have “sacrifice zones”, with hodgepodge or poorly planned development. Without adequate regulations in place for density, architectural appearance, landscaping, parking, and aesthetics, social problems can result. Watch for public information sessions the City is conducting in the next weeks. Talk amongst yourselves to clarify what is important for your neighbourhood. Then, write or speak with your City councillors, if you have concerns-or if you agree with what the Draft LUB is proposing. You can help shape the future of Camrose. Most LUB’s get re-written only every 15 to 20 years, so now is the time for public engagement with ours. Pat Mader Mundel Dittmar Mundel, Camrose

Bawlf High School Students’ Union raises $1,700 for Naslund scholarship

Battle River Community Foundation secretary Karin Naslund, left, accepts a cheque for $1,700 from Tara Yuha, president of the Bawlf High School Students’ Union, and Carol and Jeff Naslund, parents of Ty Naslund.

The Bawlf High School Students’ Union raised $1,700 for the Ty Naslund Memorial Scholarship Fund with a successful Turkey Supper Silent Auction Dec. 7. The Ty Naslund Memorial Scholarship Fund was established with the Battle River Community Foundation by Jeff and Carol Naslund, who wished to create a lasting legacy of their 15-year-old son while doing

good for others in the community. The scholarship will be presented annually to a Grade 12 student from Bawlf who is studying agriculture or enrolled in an apprentice trade program. Ty, who loved growing up on the farm, died in a dirt bike accident last October, and had the dream of someday farming alongside his dad and brothers, Ryan and Devin. He was an energetic boy who enjoyed activi-

ties like dirt biking, sledding and skiing, and his passion was for the outdoors, not the classroom. The amount of money raised at the Turkey Supper Silent Auction ($2,800 from the silent auction alone) far exceeded the expectations of the Bawlf High School Students’ Union. The donation of $1,700 pushed the Ty Naslund Memorial Scholarship Fund to over $20,000.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, February 3, 2015 – Page 15

Music Festival in need of volunteers By Katelyn Palo

The Camrose and District Music Festival has been going strong since 1982 when it was first designed to promote music, speech arts and dance by encouraging amateurs to participate and perform in a friendly, workshop-like environment, honing skills and leading towards further personal growth and excellence in the fine arts. The Camrose Lions Club has, since the beginning, supported young artists by giving the premiere trophy, the Rose Bowl, and a $500 scholarship. Nine years later, another scholarship was added, the MultiTalent Award, which honors solo performers who give outstanding performances in three or more disciplines in the same year. The Camrose and District Music Festival Committee needs your help. We are extremely grateful for the financial support we receive; our yearly Festival budget of about $21,000 is supported solely by donations from community businesses, groups and individuals, but we also need people who are willing to give the gift of time. We are, however, in need of someone to handle publicity, someone to coordinate scheduling the Festival week, an assistant to our fundraising coordinator, an assistant to the adjudicator coordinator and an apprentice to our Festival secretary. The Music Festival can not continue for long without these positions be filled. The 2014 recipient of the Rose Bowl, Darian Yurkoski, is using her scholarship money to continue her studies toward the Grade 8 Vocal Exam. She adds that, “The Music Festival is a great event. I love to get different feedback from the adjudicators and appreciate the non-competitive nature of the event. I look forward to the Music Festival every year.” Last year’s recipient of the Multi-Talent Award, Colden Palo, says that receiving it was, “a great honor. It’s something I’d strived for years.” Continuing one’s studies and striving for something for years; those are admirable qualities in anyone. Please consider giving help in whatever way you’re able. Call Cathy Kennedy at 780 679-0122 or Katelyn Palo at 780-672-9389 to tell us how you can help. Visit our website at http://camrosemusicfestival.ca/.

In praise of low oil prices Second Thought Depending on whom you talk to, the current low oil prices are either a great thing or a disaster. Drivers love them but Alberta’s finance department is worried. Every $1 fall in the price of oil reduces the province’s revenues by $200 million – yes that is a shocking number. What is shocking about it is that we have a fiscal system in Alberta that is heavily reliant on an unpredictable and unreliable source of revenue. The problem with relying on oil and gas revenues is that it leads to stop and go fiscal policy. When times are good, we spend like drunken sailors on shore leave; prices fall and spending contracts accordingly. This approach ends up wasting resources because money that is invested in new programming is wasted when the new programs are shelved due to budgetary considerations. So why am I praising low oil prices? Well, maybe the province and our new premier, Jim Prentice, will finally have to develop the political backbone to do something sensible with the province’s finances and wean us from our dependency on oil and gas revenues. How are they to do this? Simple: a five per cent provincial sales tax. There, I said it – a sales tax. The immediate response to such claims is that we are too heavily taxed already; some will even say that we

Charlie Killam Grade 7 drama students acted out scenes during a Fine Arts Soiree at the school Jan. 21.

McKenna Rybalka shows a piece of her art at the Soiree.

Neil Hepburn, Economics, Augustana Campus, University of Alberta

are among the most heavily taxed in the world (a slight exaggeration.) According to KPMG’s calculations of marginal tax rates (computed as country-wide averages), Canada ranks 59th in the world. The U.S. is a full 10 percentage points higher! The problem with marginal tax rates is that various tax programs such as deductibility for dependent children greatly influence them, so comparisons across broad aggregates are difficult. A better measure of overall taxation is to look at taxes as a percentage of GDP. This is, in effect, is an overall average tax rate for the entire economy. According to the CIA World Fact Book, Canada ranks 52nd in the world in terms of taxes as

a percentage of GDP. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Canada ranks 22nd among OECD member countries. Finally, according to the Heritage Foundation (a conservative think tank in Washington), Canada ranks 39th in the world. All of this suggests that we have some room for modest increases in taxes to achieve fiscal sustainability. A five per cent provincial sales tax would hardly rank us among the most taxed in the world. What would we get for it? Most notably we would see fiscal sustainability and predictability as a result. Also, it would allow us to gain tax revenue from workers that come to Alberta to work in the oil patch but continue to reside in other provinces. (The province does not receive any income tax from those workers, even though their income is earned in Alberta.) Finally, we would stop spending our oil and gas revenues, which will eventually run out. We could actually invest resource revenue and have a sovereign wealth fund that would mean something. There is a reason that the Heritage Fund only had a valuation of $17.4 billon in September. In contrast, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is currently valued at $893 billion. Just think of what the possibilities are for Alberta if we had predictable investment income on a fund of even half that!

Lynaya Hawkins and Kassia Hohm performed with their flutes at the Fine Arts Soiree.

Ian, Peggy and Anna Snydmiller enjoyed viewing the art at the Fine Arts Soiree.

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an invitation to the 13th

augustana human library February 9 - 10

Ever wondered what it would be like to...

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2015

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escaping the war in Serbia • life of a married

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lesbian • grieving family of suicide victim • living with physical and cognitive challenges • living as a transgender person • wounds

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Profs to share ideas at Lougheed Performing Arts Centre A brand new event is coming to the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed on the U of A Augustana Campus this Wednesday, Feb. 4. Exposure: A Gathering of Ideas is a TED Talks style event featuring Augustana professors and their research. Glynnis Hood will speak on beavers and the Neurons of the North, Bill Hackborn on air resistance, science and the art of war, Srilata Ravi on migrancy in the 21st century and Yvonne Becker on the disappearance of female coaches. Brandon Alakas will speak on a topic yet to be determined. Admission is free, doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Fearing and White return to Bailey Theatre By Murray Green

Rose City Roots Music Society brought back Fearing and White to our city because they were a hit back in 2011 when they released their debut album. The award winning duo play at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6 at the Bailey Theatre. “Last time I played in Camrose was with Blackie and the Rodeo Kings at the beautiful Bailey Theatre. I was excited to hear that I was going to come back and play there with Andy and our trio. To be able to play at older venues that have been brought back to life as spectacular as that one, is a real treat,” said Stephan Fearing. The Canadian singersongwriter Fearing met Belfast troubadour Andy White backstage at the Winnipeg Folk Festival in 1998. Forming an instant friendship, the two musicians began a series of yearly co-writing sessions at Fearing’s home in Guelph, Ontario. At each session they would play a few shows and spend the rest of their time together trading lyrics, melodies, harmonies, and arrangement ideas, slowly crafting a body of songs that was uniquely different from either of their solo work. After a decade of these informal sessions, they recorded their acclaimed 2011 debut, Fearing & White. “With the first album you solidify the group by making an album and touring as a band,” said Fearing. “The second one is a lot more familiar and formal. It is a lot of juggling because of my work with Blackie and Rodeo Kings, my

Stephan Fearing and Andy White are excited about returning to the Bailey Theatre.

solo work and Fearing and White.” The second release last year was even better. Tea and Confidences had the duo take a different approach to the creative process. With Fearing having recently relocated to Nova Scotia, and Andy living in Melbourne, Australia, it was going to require planning. The new album started with an intense songwriting session one Halifax New Year. “The desire to play together is great (despite the long distance travel),” added Fearing. “We both really like what happens when we climb on stage together. As friends and as musicians, it is very fulfilling.” They reconvened later that summer and wrote the bulk of the new album in one incredible four-day sprint of inspiration between two west-

coast festival weekends in Vancouver and Salt Spring Island. Six months later, they booked back into The Cottage studio in Guelph, with veteran drummer/percussionist Gary Craig (Bruce Cockburn), and special guests Jeff Bird (Cowboy Junkies) on harmonica and Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse) on drums. “We are doing 15 shows this time around. There are six or seven shows in Alberta and then we both fly home. A couple of weeks later I will be out west again for some solo shows,” Fearing said, going over his schedule. “We will be performing songs from both albums, not just from Tea and Confidences. We want to keep it Fearing and White, rather than doing some of our solo work. We may add some covers for the fun

of it, but it will be from our band.” With over 20 albums between them, Fearing & White have little to prove to anybody. That didn’t stop Tea and Confidences from being an incredibly strong statement about where each man is in his life and the power of collaboration. The music is rich in big tones and the pure excitement of creation. Over the course of the album, they reach uncommon heights as a duo and simultaneously reinvent themselves musically. The songs are filled with humor, hard-won optimism and a rocking world view, all the while keeping a mature grasp on love and life without illusions. This time in Camrose, the duo will actually be a trio. “What we are able to pull off sonically on stage is much

greater as a trio. A drummer from Calgary, Kent McCrea, will be with us out west. The songs on the new record add a new dimension and drummer fills out the sound. It adds a whole new list of complications, but it much more satisfying.” Both are music lifers who can bash out guitar-driven rock numbers built around jukebox-ready grooves (“We Came Together” and “Sanctuary”) as well as harmonies and no-frills arrangements on ballads “Emigrant Song”, and “Another Time Another Place.” Fearing is a multiple Juno award-winner who has become a hero of the international roots and folk scene through his acclaimed solo performances, as well as his work with the supergroup Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, White has been honoured with many of Ireland’s most prestigious songwriting awards. He is an author and songwriter who has collaborated with Peter Gabriel and Sinead O’Connor. “With two albums we have enough material to keep it Fearing and White. We think about playing to audiences that haven’t heard us before, or that listened to us when we only had the first release. It continues to evolve,” said Fearing. “What we excel at is singing together. We have a chemistry together that is Fearing and White. It is more British pop than folk and hints of music from the other side of the pond that we stumbled upon when we first met. It is a mix of the Everly Brothers and T. Rex (Marc Bolan) and I find that really interesting.”

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Never Let The Crew See You Cry in Camrose An Albertan Love Affair With Planes The story of the women who stepped into ‘male’ jobs at a hundred air bases across Canada will be featured when MAA and PAA Theatre and Northern Sabbatical Productions present Never Let The Crew See You Cry at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre Feb. 6. Never Let the Crew See You Cry focuses specifically on the stories of Ethel Wood, mother of playwright Linda Wood Edwards. Ethel lied about her age to get a job as a Flight Line Mechanic, and proved a natural at both the technical elements of the job and the psychological minefield of dealing with terrified student pilots from a hundred different cultures. Building on her mother’s outrageous tales, Wood Edwards has crafted vivid portraits of friendship, romance and an emerging sense of what roles women can take on in a post-war society. In times of war, the focus has always been on the men on the front lines. It’s only more recently that, through such work as the television series Bomb Girls, the focus has shifted to the sacrifices and courage of women working in other contexts. As Ethel Wood says in her poem To A War Ace: “You had a job to do – you did it well. We were all as proud as you when you came home sporting your medals on your chest. I had a job to do – I did it well. I never received any medals, but I could handle screw-drivers and wrenches with the best of them. Aren’t you glad I did?” Never Let The Crew See You Cry, a hit at the 2013 Edmonton Fringe, is MAA and PAA’s sixth play focused on Albertan history. Past productions have been collected for publication by Brindle and Glass, and the 2012 production, Invisible Child, received the Gwen Pharis Ringwood Award for new drama. Linda Wood Edwards is a Sterling-nominated playwright whose acclaimed past productions, including Four in the Crib, Support Ho’s, True Grid, and Spring Alibi, have toured and been produced across North America. The Picks

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McClellan Wheaton and The Bailey Theatre Present

WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN

StringsUNLIMITED Featuring Strathcona String Quartet

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Songs for the Heart

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 AT 8 P.M. Advance Tickets: $42 Sharing stories and memories via multimedia shows featuring personal photographs, narrative and music.

5041-50 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-5510 www.baileytheatre.com

of the Edmonton Fringe tour stimulus project is a joint presentation of Theatre Alberta, the Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta (ATAA) and Fringe Theatre Adventures. This project has been supported by a grant from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Never Let the Crew See

You Cry features Alex D. Mackie, Judy McFerran, and Laura Raboud. The production is directed by David Cheoros, with costumes by Geri Dittrich. To purchase tickets, visit the Lougheed Performing Arts Centre website at www.camroselive. ca or call the box office at 780-608-2922.

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Based on the true story of ALBERTA’S BOMB GIRLS

NEVER Let the CREW See You CRY by Linda Wood Edwards

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Milton Schlosser, Piano

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Relay For Life set for survivor’s lap By Murray Green

Walking in the Canadian Cancer Society’s Camrose Relay for Life survivor’s lap means you have won a battle with the deadly disease cancer. Community leader Gerry Czapp is thankful for receiving the opportunity to walk the lap in this year’s Relay for Life. “I want to support the Relay for Life by participating in the survivor’s lap. It all started about 14 years ago when I had stomach cancer. They (doctors) removed three-quarters of my stomach on June 5, 2001. I can’t believe the difference now. In the morning I take time to enjoy watching the birds fly by (in the summer),” explained Gerry. “Ever since then I have supported Relay for Life. It’s hard to describe how I feel, when I’ve seen so many that have not survived.” This year, Relay for Life will be held at the Camrose Composite High School on June 20 from noon to midnight. “When I see old and young people alike having this disease, I get so emotional. It’s hard to see children so young with the disease. I want to help the event so money is raised and we can find a cure,” said Gerry. Each year he attends the survivors’ function to visit with friends who have supported him and he walks in the lap to salute those who have battled cancer. “I want to do a little more this year and encourage younger people to get involved to make the event a success,” continued Gerry. “I can’t even imagine

what some people have gone through due to cancer. I spent 10 days in the hospital and infection set in. I got it cleared up and have been fine since.” The event will have a survivors’ lap and caregivers’ lap around the track to honour those who have fought hard against the disease. “I want to come out and support other survivors and their families. I am proud to say I am cancer free and I want to give hope to those with the disease,” said Gerry. “Fundraising is the key to increasing the number of cancer survivors. I didn’t know where to turn to donate to the Canadian Cancer Society until the Relay for Life came along. I didn’t want to just donate money to Ottawa. The local event brings reality to Camrose and we can help support those who live in our community. It is a Camrose event that supports people in our own backyard, that’s why I like the event. You can see the people that you are helping. I’m proud of this community.” Sharing your experience with others is a healing process. “We have to find the answers on why cancer is still increasing despite research. I encourage everyone to do what we can to support the event,” said Gerry. A fun Comedy For a Cure show will be held to launch fundraising on Friday, Feb. 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Norsemen Inn. For more information on the Relay for Life, or to volunteer contact co-chairs Trish Knudson at 780-781-6251 or Ashley Swedberg at 780-7815538.

Keelaghan shares his words, music with local fans By Murray Green James Keelaghan is known for his fine songwriting abilities, but now you can hear him perform his music on the Bailey Theatre stage, beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 11. In 2003, Keelaghan won first prize (folk category) in the eighth annual USA Songwriting Competition. A year later he won a Juno in roots music. He has been able to establish a presence in Europe, Australia and North America by mixing roots rock, Americana, and contemporary folk. The Calgary born performer uses lyrics in his songs to display a concern about social problems and justice in society. “Kiri’s Piano” is about the internment of Japanese Canadians and “October 70” recalls the FLQ crisis. Keelaghan is often inspired by events and figures in Canadian history. Some of his songs concern tragic historical events, such as “Fires of Calais,” about the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation of Allied troops during the Second World War and “Cold Missouri Waters,” about the Mann Gulch fire of 1949. Keelaghan has an uncanny knack for finding incredible stories and turning them into finely crafted songs. A commanding performer, he develops an intimate rapport with audiences through his stories and sense of humour, and then leaves them spellbound with passionate renditions of songs that touch on universal emotions and relate historical events to the present. His baritone voice, driving rhythm guitar and his sense of narrative result in his ability to bridge traditional folk music with roots revival and Celtic music. Stephen Fearing, who will be at the Bailey on Feb. 6, has been a guest musician on some of his 12 albums. The 2013 album, History: The First 25 Years was a collection of his best releases. Tickets are available at the Bailey Box Office or online.

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Police sharing more information

Duggan Cinemas is on

By Dan Jensen

Camrose Police Service has created a new initiative for 2015 focused on the sharing of information. “We feel the more information that people have about crimes that are occurring, the better they will be at protecting themselves and their belongings,” said Camrose Police Service crime prevention officer Const. Matthew Wilton. The new initiative will see CPS issue news releases after significant occurrences. “We will be letting people of Camrose know when we arrest or charge traffickers, when we seize large quantities of drugs, or when we are investigating property crimes,” explained Wilton. “The more open the police service is about the activities that we are involved with, the more someone with unreported information might feel comfortable sharing their information with us.” Camrose Police Service already shares crime information on its website (www.camrosepoliceservice. ca) and in The Camrose Booster, something that will not change. The goal of the releases, according to Wilton, is mainly to provide public education. “They are not meant as a tool to measure the amount of work the police handles on a daily basis,” he said. Caught on camera

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Rewritten land use bylaw presented for council review By Dan Jensen

The draft version of a rewritten Camrose land use bylaw has been presented to City council. “This is part of council’s strategic plan,” said director of building and development services Shelley Munro Jan. 19. “It was originally intended to be an amendment but it turned out to be an entire re-write.” The proposed bylaw was developed by Genivar (now WSP Canada Inc.) after gathering input from stakeholders and the general public at two open houses, working group meetings, presentations to the Municipal Planning Advisory Council, and discussions with City staff. “Some of the key points that we heard in the consultation process were that there were too many districts and that there needed to be greater transparency and consistency with regulations,” said WSP Canada consultant Nick Price. The consultants provided more definitions and greater clarifications regarding certain parts of the (proposed) bylaw, addressed the issue of illegal secondary suites, included landscape requirements for new developments, looked at the current restrictive regulations governing group homes, looked at mixed use developments, and considered the development of patios in the downtown area. “We reduced the number of land use districts (in the proposed bylaw) from 11 to four, and gave each one a specific purpose,” said Price. “The number of commercial districts was reduced from five to three, while the number of residential districts was reduced from three to two.” Direct control districts were removed and amal-

gamated into “proper” districts. “The direct control districts were an administrative nightmare because any changes had to be brought to council,” said Price. Persons applying for a discretionary use under the proposed bylaw must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Development Authority that the proposed use conforms to all relevant sections of the Municipal Development Plan. The consultants also provided clear clarification on signage with illustrations and definitions on the kinds of signs that are allowed, and developed terms of reference for area development plans. The only overlay documents they included were the ones for the Airport Vicinity Protection Area regulation and the Downtown Action Plan. As part of the proposed bylaw, any development, including any signs located within the downtown overlay shall be subject to design guidelines and regulations within the downtown action plan. The bylaw will be presented for first reading by council after it has been reviewed by committees and community associations. Once that has happened, it will be published at least once a week for two consecutive weeks in at least one newspaper or other publication circulating in the area. As well, the notice of the proposed bylaw is required to be advertised prior to second reading and at least five days before the public hearing. “Administration suggest that in addition to the required public hearing that a minimum of two and possibly a third public information session for public input be held prior to second read-

ing of the proposed bylaw,” said Munro. “This will give the opportunity for the public to ask questions and comment on the changes.” Terms of reference Council approved the draft terms of reference for a Camrose Source Water Protection Initiative that will be developed by the Battle River Watershed Alliance (BRWA). The goal of the initiative is to identify management actions for the protection and enhancement of water quality in the Battle River, which is the source of drinking water for residents of the City of Camrose as well as some residents of Camrose County. “The Camrose Source Water Protection Plan,” states the terms, “will identify risks to source waters within the planning area and outline management actions that minimize or eliminate those risks. This may include planning or regulatory advice for specific land uses and developments, as well as recommendations for targeted management efforts in key areas. The plan may also identify opportunities to incorporate source water protection measures into the municipal planning documents for the City and County.” Redistricting Council gave first reading to a bylaw to redistrict additional lands required for access to a barrier-free home currently under construction behind Camrose Association for Community Living’s current location at 4604-57 Street from public service district to institutional. The City of Camrose granted CAFCL temporary access to utilize city-owned lands to access the barrierfree home until such time as a redistricting application was brought forward.

Alexander “Alex” Adam Rowein April 17, 1931 – January 15, 2015 Alexander Adam Rowein was born on April 17, 1931 at Macklin, SK to Alexander and Emelia Rowein. He was the youngest of seven children and grew up in the St. Anthony’s District at Grosswerder. He received his Grade 10 education at Primate and moved to Edmonton, AB to become a welder. He worked in Edmonton for awhile before he decided to move back to Primate where he met the love of his life, Tillie Bosch, at a school country dance. Alex and Tillie were married on June 25, 1951. In 1952, they moved to his Mom and Dad’s farmhouse south of Primate. The only thing they had with which to start farming was their fingers and toes so they would take Johnny and Mary’s cows to milk and shipped cream so they could get money for groceries. In 1960, they bought the Lucky Dollar store in Primate which kept Tillie and the kids busy while Alex farmed. In 1980, they sold the store, but continued farming. Alex was a master repairman; he could fix anything. He enjoyed farming with his son Randy and grandson Cody. They moved to Camrose in 1996 to enjoy city life, but still travelled back home to farm until 2009 when they finally retired after 57 years. During their marriage, Alex and Tillie enjoyed camping, fishing, polka fests and travelling. They enjoyed watching their kids play ball, volleyball and hockey. (The kids always felt they had their own private cheering squad.) They later spent their winters in Arizona. Alex is mourned by his wife of 63 years Tillie; their five children: Francis (Jackie) Rowein and their children Jeffery (Rachel) Rowein – Ethan; and Jennifer (Brad) McKenzie – Austin; Tim (Joan) Rowein and their children Devin Rowein – Roxanna; Calixa Rowein; and Candice (Eric) Klein – Bren, Drew, Alyssa; Sharon (Tim) Findlay and their children Craig (Amber) Stang – Danika, Rylan and Ryker; and Tara Stang; Annette (Dale) Gregory and their children Nicole (Wes) Ganser – Kennedy, Carter, Mason and Colson; Travis (Char) Gregory – Asher, Tenley and Lily; and Mitchell (Courtney) Gregory – Brecken and Brielle; and Randy (Brenda) Rowein and their children Jill (Cole) Fischer – Tripp and Sawyer; Cody (Paige) Rowein; Shannon Rowein and Shelby Rowein; sisters Emelia Beier, Betty Schamber and Margaret Beier; in-laws John (Ida) Bosch, Joe (Gertie) Gramlich, Caroline Bosch, Barbara Bosch and Luella Bosch; special extended family, Phyllis Sieben and Tony Beier, Dan and Lucy Nichols and Judith and Wayne Bosch; as well as numerous extended relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Alexander and Emelia; Tillie’s parents John and Elizabeth Bosch; brothers Bill and Pete; sister Christina Reschny; and numerous in-laws.

In loving memory of In loving memory of

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PRESENTATION TO CAMROSE WOMEN’S SHELTER

Princess House Canada raised $650 for the Camrose Women’s Shelter at a product launch where people from the community were invited to see its products. The company chose the Camrose Women’s Shelter said unit organizer Marilou Yampolsky, “Because it is a fantastic agency that serves women and we are a company that provides products mostly for women.” Princess House donated more than $1,500 to local groups and organizations in 2015. Watching as Yampolsky made the presentation to Camrose Women’s Shelter executive director Nora-Lee Rear (second from left) were, left to right, Princess House members Kathie Green, Katelyn Harte and Anna-Marie Nicol.

who passed away on February 7, 2011 I wish that I could see you For just a little while I wish that I could hug you And see your beautiful brown eyes and silly grin Wishing gets me nowhere And longing is in vain, So I will hold you in my heart Until we meet again. – Your loving wife Terry

Betty (Mrs. Ben) Siemens February 8, 1924 – November 16, 2012 “Blessed Assurance… Jesus is mine…” Mom sang many songs to us, adding prayer and tears when the road was tough. Alzheimer’s stole her mind, but not her spirit! Her expressions of love towards her 14 children, 48 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren continued.

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Wilfred Walter Soch February 19, 1930 – January 28, 2015 Wilfred Soch was born on February 19, 1930 in Ellerslie, AB, the third child of Samuel and Alvina Soch. He attended school in Canard and Hay Lakes. He married Rita Radtke in St. Stevens Lutheran Church in rural Hay Lakes on July 17, 1952. They had three children Deborah, Cal and Terry. Wilf had a mixed farming operation and also drove school bus for the County of Camrose for 35 years. He retired to the village of Bittern Lake in 1999. Wilf had a love for animals, especially horses and dogs. He had a knack for striking up a conversation with whoever he met. When he was young, he took pleasure in curling, playing and coaching ball. Wilf enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids play in multiple sports and he was an avid fan of the Flames, Blue Jays and Stampeders. In Wilf’s retirement years, he continued to live life to the fullest. He enjoyed curling, floor curling and shooting pool including playing a game of pool with his friends prior to suddenly passing away in the early morning of January 28, 2015 at the age of 84. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Rita; his daughter Deborah and her husband Dennis of Calgary; his son Cal and his wife Lori and their two children, Jordan and Kelsey of Beaumont; his son Terry and his wife Debbie and their two children, Dylan and Darby of Camrose; his sister Flora Knoske of Edmonton; his sister Margaret and her husband Yorry Sibulak of Edmonton; his sister-in-law Adoline Soch of Hay Lakes; and his brother-in-law Gary Radtke of Camrose. He also leaves to mourn many nieces and nephews and relatives and friends. A Funeral Service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 from Our Savior Lutheran Church, Hay Lakes, AB, with Rev. Greg Kjos officiating. Interment has taken place in the church cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Our Savior Lutheran Church Building Fund or to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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John Leslie Muhlbach July 14, 1982 – January 30, 2015 John Leslie Muhlbach of Camrose, AB formerly of Big Valley, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at the age of 32 years. John will be remembered fondly by his wife Megan; parents Leslie and Ann Muhlbach of Big Valley; mother and father-in-law Shirley and Doug Latimer of Ponoka; sister Karen (David) Zimmerman of Edmonton; brother-in-law Brent Latimer of Saskatoon, SK; grandmothers Lois Turville and Mary Muhlbach; as well as his aunties, uncles, cousins and friends. John was predeceased by his grandfathers Bill Muhlbach and Harlen Turville. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 from Camrose United Church with Rev. Liz Carter-Morgan officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Stettler Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Canadian Mental Health Association. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Shirley Rose Prehn Shirley Rose Prehn was born at Heisler, AB on the family farm to Peter and Rose Badry on December 18, 1935. She passed away on January 26, 2015 at the age of 79 years. She was united in marriage to Joseph Prehn on April 16, 1956 and together they made their home on the family farm for 58 years. To this union, three children were born. Shirley was predeceased by her parents; brothers Earl, Art and Henry, and her daughter Phyllis. She is survived by her husband Joe; brother Peter (Irene); and sister-in-law Theresa. She will be deeply missed by son Larry (Deb) Prehn; daughter Arlene (Ray) Deren; son-in-law Ray Sevigny; eight grandchildren Amber, Brad (Allyson) Prehn, Dallas (Kerry), Mandy Oberg, Nicole and Nolan Deren, Jordan (Suzie) and April Sevigny; as well as four great-grandchildren Ethyn, Levi, Griffin and Julia Prehn. Her boundless faith, love and energy will inspire us and live on in our hearts forever. A prayer vigil was held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at St. Martin’s Roman Catholic Church in Heisler. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2015 at St. Martin’s Roman Catholic Church with Father Leon Kler as celebrant. Interment will take place at Galahad Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation or to the charity of one’s choice.

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Find what is soul filling For the first time, this New Year’s Eve, I discovered an important truth about life while playing a board game. Settlers of Catan isn’t the type of game where I often stumble upon earthshattering revelations – in fact, I usually receive grief from my husband for talking about topics other than game strategy. This New Year’s, we had settled down for a game with my brother and sister-in-law in our home while our three children were asleep. My brother is relatively new to Settlers, which is a game of building. He spent a considerable amount of time on each turn trying to figure out what he wanted to do next before knowing what cards to offer in trade with the rest of us. Did he want brick for roads? Or wheat to build a city? Before long, my sister-in-law said with exasperation, “If you don’t know what you want how are you going to get it?” I suppose it was because it was the eve of a new year and because I was way up past my bedtime, that I decided this was a perfect metaphor for life. If we don’t know what our goals are and what kind of legacy we want to leave, how can we take the steps to get there? I have a phrase written in pretty handwriting, on a pretty piece of paper that is sitting in my kitchen for me to see often. A few years ago, my uncle said these words to me days before he passed away: “Do what you love and don’t wait, do it now.” As meaningful as these words felt, I struggled with them. I still struggle with them. I don’t think it should be difficult to do the activities we love. To me, that is fairly simple. But how do you know what you love to do to begin with? I’ve found that I can quickly decide what I don’t like, but find it harder to decide what I do like. Olives? No thanks. Colour and texture of laminate countertop? I’m stumped. (My husband brought home just three different samples to choose from – he knows.) But I think I’m figuring it out. The test is what fulfills and replenishes us. What activities make us feel alive, on fire, ready to take on the world? What activities are we doing when time seems to melt away? If I spend time crocheting and feel frustrated and at odds when I’m done, then either I need more practice or that’s not the activity for me. If I sit down and plunk away on the piano or strum the guitar for a while and feel calm and peaceful afterwards, then maybe those are activities I should focus on. For me, one of those rejuvenating activities is writing. My dad used to say it was like the “ink was flowing out of my fingertips.” It felt natural. But back to the board game night revelation. Our time these days is so precious. Everything is fast-paced: now, now, now. We need to be deliberate about how we spend our free time and that can include setting goals for what we want to be doing in five, 10, 20 years, and deciding what steps it will take to get there. The first step for me is deciding what activities are soul-filling. And then deciding where those activities should take me. Now if only laundry was a rejuvenating experience.

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CRE hosts successful Canadian Bull Congress

Camrose Regional Exhibition was jam packed for the 29th annual Canadian Bull Congress Jan. 23 and 24. Photos clockwise from top left, Jackie Rae Greening models chaps at the Friday night auction that raised more than $11,000 for STARS Air Ambulance; Hulaina Anderson shows her animal at the 4-H Single Purebred Heifer Show on Friday afternoon; Tonie Parrent, from Jo-Nomm Hereford Ranch, which had the Senior Bull reserve champion; Randy McCrea, from Fountain Tire, managed to get a bull to step into a hula hoop in a charity event to recognize Canadian Bull Congress sponsors; Barb Senko from MCW Hemisphere, Neff Trumpour from ATB and Arno Schewe from ADCO Power were the judges for the popular steak challenge; CRE executive director Tom Gerling samples a piece of steak at the steak challenge; Freda Kinnarney, secretary for the Tullamor show in Ireland, with the gold medal that was presented to the winner of the Rancherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice competition; Brett Peers from Hi Hog Farms Ranch Equipment and Brianna Regier from Nifty Livestock Equipment talk shop.

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2015 GMC Terrain Refinement, power, efficiency

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The 2015 Terrain at McClellan Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC in Camrose delivers practical refinement, power and efficiency, and cargo space you would expect from a much larger SUV. Design

A three element grille design, muscular fender flares, projector beam headlights and fog lamps, and an athletic stance are a true testament to the passionate craftsmanship that goes into Terrain’s every detail. SLE and SLT-1 models come standard with 17” wheels, while SLT-2 models feature chrome-clad aluminum 18” wheels. The available programmable power liftgate opens and closes with the touch of a button. Electronic obstacle detection stops and reverses the liftgate to prevent damage. Interior

Terrain’s easy-to-use multi-flex sliding rear seat and 60/40 split rear seatback makes going from carrying people to cargo easy. The second-row seats fold down on either side for large loads

– with up to 1,809 litres of available cargo space. The Terrain is not just capable on the inside. It’s also inviting and comfortable. Available front heated seats can be activated when you use the remote vehicle starter system. Both cushions and seatbacks have heating elements to spread the warmth evenly for added comfort. Both the driver and front passenger in Terrain Denali enjoy the comfort of an eightway power seat with power lumbar. The two front sill plates on Terrain Denali are illuminated and polished. An auxiliary 12-volt power port and a USB port let you charge portable electronics and connect your MP3 player to the audio system. The interior features an oversized glove box, in addition to a centre console that’s deep enough for a laptop. There’s also a smaller compartment under the centre armrest and two-tier storage in the door panels. The windshield angle, body shape and mirrors are designed to help manage airflow to reduce wind noise.

For additional quiet, Terrain is engineered with triple door seals and an acoustic laminated windshield and front side glass. While the upper door opening is set high for clearance, the floor is at a lower, car-like height, making it easy for people of all sizes to enter and exit. Power

Terrain offers two sources of power. Standard is the 2.4 litre I-4 which, with front-wheel-drive models, offers 7.3 litres per 100 km highway fuel consumption. Or, there is the available 3.6 litre V6 with an abundant 301 horsepower. For precise fuel distribution and fast, efficient combustion, both engines feature Direct Injection technology. By injecting fuel at over 13,790 kPa (2,000 psi), the air and fuel mix more completely, for crisp throttle response and a lean blend for efficiency at cruise speeds. Variable valve timing delivers the power of a highperformance engine with the low-speed response you need for trailering or climbing steep inclines. Eco-Mode allows the 2.4 litre engine to hold gears

longer, with only a slight decrease in acceleration. The six-speed transmission has a wide ratio spread for brisk acceleration and reduced highway rpm. The gear ratios between first and sixth are appropriately spaced for strong, consistent acceleration at almost any speed. The transmission includes automatic grade braking, to reduce the need for braking during a hill descent. Trailer sway control keeps both you and your trailer heading in the proper direction, automatically. The system uses StabiliTrak sensors to detect the rocking of a swaying trailer, then applies the vehicle’s brakes to help bring it back in line. Instrumentation

From behind the wheel of the Terrain you have a direct line of sight to gauges, easy fingertip access to controls, and voice command of available entertainment and navigation functions. Terrain also helps you stay connected, informed and entertained. New for 2015, Terrain is equipped with OnStar 4G LTE with an available Wi-Fi

hotspot with three month, three GB trial. A 178 mm diagonal high-resolution colour touch-screen makes it easy to find important information quickly. Not only does it include AM/FM/CD/Sirius XM (with three month trial), it also gives you a customizable home page and both USB and auxiliary inputs for your MP3 player. Standard on most models, IntelliLink provides smartphone integration and voice-activated control of your communication and entertainment selections. This includes making a call, changing the station, streaming Internet radio station Stitcher SmartRadio through your smartphone, or accessing your music library. The rear vision camera, standard on all models, displays a real-time image with grid lines in the colour touchscreen while in reverse, making it easier and safer when backing up. You can see the new 2015 GMC Terrain at McClellan Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC at 3850-48 Avenue, Camrose. Phone 780-6722355 and ask for one of the friendly sales professionals.

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Housing sales slow in last quarter By Dan Jensen

Housing sales in Camrose slowed to a near crawl in November and December of 2014. A newsletter published by A lta r io Appraisals shows that of the 64 sales of improved properties in the fourth quarter, only 23 occurred in November and only 10 in December. “ This low level of activity does, of course, come on the heels of some torrid market over the 12-month period ending October 31,” said Altario Appraisals owner Jerry Iwanus, “but the question is whether it is indicative of a trend, particularly if oil prices remain low for some time.” While sales were lower, the mean (average) price for home sales in the quarter was the fifth highest for any quarter since 2003, at $284,614. The median price of $280,000 was the seventh highest ever. “This was down from $288,250 in the third quarter but up from $265,000 in the fourth quarter of 2013,” said Iwanus. “ The median price in the first quarter of 2008 was $284,900.” The number of sales of $400,000 or more in

the 12 months just ended was 55, compared to 35 in the 12 months ending December 31, 2013. Four of those $400,000+ sales occurred in October, three in November and two in December. The total number of properties on the market via MLS in early January of this year, excluding vacant land, was 73, as opposed to 114 at the beginning of October (2014). “If we consider this relative to the 64 sales that occurred in the fourth quarter of 2014, supply and demand are still in balance but with a slight bias toward oversupply,” said Iwanus. “If so, we shouldn’t expect prices to rise over the next while, but neither should they fall to any extent. That would be the case only if what we’ve seen in the latter stages of 2014 continues apace.” Small towns A lta r io Appra isals recorded 57 fourth quarter sales in the small towns of the area it tracks daily (as far north as Ryley, Holden and Viking in Beaver County, as far east as Hughenden in the MD of Provost, as far south as

Veteran in the County of Paintearth, and as far west as Bake Lake). The total number of sales for the year was 272, versus 239 in 2013. T he number of acreages sold in all of Camrose and Flagstaff Counties, as well as in the north part of the County of Stettler, the east part of the County of Wetaskiwin, and the southernmost part of the County of Beaver) was 20 in the fourth quarter, for a yearly total of 111. Acreage sales for all the above counties in 2013 was 109. At least seven downtow n Ca m r o s e c ommercial proper ties cha nged ha nds dur ing the yea r. “It (2014) was a very significant year in terms of change of ownership of downtown properties,” the likes of which I have not seen in my 12-year appraisal career,” said Iwanus. “ This represents a true generational shift in downtown Camrose.” Camrose continues to experience a paucity of industrial land at present, although there were several industrialcommercial properties initiated in 2014.

Apartment rental rates increased by fair bit in 2014 By Dan Jensen

Camrosians paid considerably more to rent an apartment in 2014 according to the latest Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation rental market report. The average cost of renting a bachelor suite rose to $667 this past October, up from $557 in October, 2013. The average rental cost for a one bedroom apartment rose from $698 to $714, while the average rental cost for a two bedroom apartment rose from $867 to $910. The average cost of rent-

ing a three bedroom apartment rose from $894 to $964. The provincial average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in October was $1,238, an increase of 5.7 per cent from what it was in October, 2013. In Calgary, the average two bedroom apartment rent was $1,322 per month (2014), while in Edmonton the average monthly rent was $1,227. Among urban centres, the lowest average two bedroom rent was in Medicine Hat at $795 per month. The market with the highest average rent continued to

be Wood Buffalo, at $2,118 monthly. Lower vacancy rate The overall vacancy rate for all apartment types (bachelor, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom) in Camrose dropped from 3.7 per cent in October of 2013 to 2.3 per cent. The vacancy rate for bachelor apartments increased by zero per cent to 8.3 per cent, while the vacancy rate for one-bedroom apartments went from 3.6 per cent to 2.9 per cent. The vacancy rate for two-bedroom apartments went from four per cent to

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1.9 per cent, while the rate for three bedroom apartments stayed the same as it was in 2013 at zero per cent. The number of apartments on the market in October 2014 was 967, the same as it was in October 2013. Bachelor apartments numbered 24, one-bedroom apartments 274, two-bedroom apartments 645 and three-bedroom apartments 24. T he apa r t ment vacancy rate in Camrose in October was the eighth highest in the province,

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Minor Hockey Week celebrated

Although Wetaskiwin scored on this rebound play, the Penguins won 6-2 to capture the C title.

The Predators were the D final champions over Wetaskiwin.

The Hurricane performed their team cheer before hitting the ice in the final MHW contest.

The rebound gets away from the North Stars and the Flyers win 7-2 in the B final.

Mccoy Moser of the Hurricanes receives a hand from dad James.

The Flyers rush up the ice during the MHW action on Jan. 18.

The Sharksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coaching staff shared words of wisdom with the players before the A final.

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Helpful Tips for Writing Classified Ads Which Get Results!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

THANK YOU THE FAMILY OF ARNOLD SCABAR would like to thank Dr. Jorgensen and Dr. Snyman for the great care given to Arnold. Thanks to the staff on Unit 2 for the kindness shown to us. Thank you for visits, cards, flowers, phone calls and food sent to the house. Thank you to Burgar Funeral Home for their caring and kindness to the family. May God bless you. – Carol Scabar and family

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WEDDING DRESS MISTAKE? – If your error was putting it on once, fix the mistake. Sell your dress with a Camrose Booster classified. Phone 780672-3142. CAMROSE WILD ROSE DANCE CLUB dance at Mirror Lake Centre, Saturday, Feb. 7. Band: The Diamonds. 8:00 p.m. - midnight. Admission: $15 per person. Lunch at 10:30 p.m. Ages 18+ welcome. Call Lawrence, 780-608-1590 or 780878-4108 for information or visit www.camroseseniorcentre.com

PERSONAL DRINKING A PROBLEM? Alcoholics Anonymous, call 780-672-9903. MASSAGE – Japanese Shiatsu and Swedish massage. Fall Special $40. Home visits only. Open 7 days a week. Call 780-781-0236 anytime. LOST THAT LOVING FEELING? Find it with a personal ad in The Camrose Booster classifieds. Ph. 780-672-3142.

HELP WANTED LOOKING FOR SEMIRETIRED OR RETIRED INDIVIDUAL who can do snow removal and lawn care. Call 780-608-3131. YOUNG PERSON WANTED for cleaning front step, clearing snow off truck and for hauling in groceries. Local Strome resident only. 780-376-3671. ANKERTON GAS CO-OP is recruiting for a F/T Journeyman Gasfitter with Valid “B” Ticket We are willing to apprentice

the right candidate. Successful candidate will be customer service oriented, have a positive attitude, be a team player and possess a valid, clean driver’s license. Wages negotiable. Call 780-373-3773 for information

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PART-TIME CLEANING PERSON NEEDED – $15/hr. Call 780-608-5187.

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

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. 780678-1847 (cell), Tom. R.J.’S CONSTRUCTION Renovations, bathrooms, additions and repairs Garages, concrete work Arborite and tiles 20 years’ experience in Camrose Call Rob, 780-672-0521 McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD. Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded Where your business is appreciated 780-672-5242, Camrose TOTAL FOOT CARE, 780-672-3993. Have a specially trained RN visit you. J.D.’s SMALL ENGINE SALES & SERVICE – Ph. 780-672-7649. DSS CONSTRUCTION Winter is here! Get your last minute projects done! Give me a call and

we can plan together! Devin Meakins Ph. 780-853-1080

P L A N N I N G ON BUILDING A HOME, GARAGE OR LIGHT COMMERCIAL BUILDING? – Contact Alberta-Yukon Designs for your drafting service. 780672-4406. THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK TAILORING Full alteration service. Tues. - Fri. 10-6, Thurs., 10-8, Sat., 9-4 4937-49 Street, Camrose, AB (East of the Main Post Office) Ph. 780-672-4793 BRYAN OLSON CONSTRUCTION Journeyman Carpenter New Construction/Renovations Framing, Finishing Kitchens, Bathrooms, Roofing, Siding, Windows and more Call Bryan, 780-781-8792 HANDYMAN / MAINTENANCE – Call 780-563-0300. Looking for part-time work.

FOR RENT 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 780-672-2505 MAIN FLOOR OFFICE SPACE IN DOWNTOWN CAMROSE – Generous 192 sq. ft. (11’ x 17.5’) office space in newer building. Air conditioned. No windows. Ideal for massage therapist or anyone requiring a quiet, peaceful environment. $310.88 monthly. Call the fairest and most reasonable landlords in the business, Blain and Don, at 780-672-3142. ASPEN TERRACE Modern, spacious, clean Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, in-suite washer/dryer Heat, hot water, parking included Pet friendly In quiet surroundings All amenities within walking distance One- and Two-bedroom suites available Call office 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 780-672-8681 Visit us on Kijiji MID-CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 1017197 Alberta Ltd. For All Your Rental Needs We have: • Houses • Duplexes • 4-Plexes • Condos •Apartments • Storage and more! Call 780-672-0662 or more info and listings or visit our ads on Kijiji VILLAGE BY THE PARK – Spacious one and two bedroom suites. Quiet adult living building. Close to all amenities with onsite management. For more information and availability please call Grand Park Village, 780678-3272 or check our website at www.firesidepropertygroup.com STUDENTS Affordable Housing Now Available in Camrose! Previously the Scotney Bed and Breakfast. Located 2 blocks from the university, it is totally renovated and partially furnished. Each floor has its own kitchen. Laundry on the main floor. Utilities included. You and your classmates take the whole floor or rent a room individually. Available April 1 or book now for your next school year. (We are flexible for right tenant.) Phone Dave, 780-678-6163 TAMARACK PLACE Senior friendly community, smoke and pet-free. Features a social room, elevator and on-site manager. We are now accepting applications for our two-bedroom suites. All suites contain five appliances, including in-suite washer and dryer. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Ph. 780-678-2621

ROOM FOR RENT – Available now. Shared 2,000 sq. ft. house with owner. Non-smoker, no pets. $700/mo. Ph. 780672-5118.

FOR LEASE PR IME HIGHWAY FRONTAGE – ± 1,900 sq. ft. Located in the Electro Tel building. Available now. Call Tim, 780-679-2870.

LIVESTOCK / FEED BEEF UP YOUR CATTLE SALES – Advertise in The Camrose Booster. Phone 780672-3142. SMALL SQUARE STRAW BALES FOR SALE – Barley and wheat straw available. $3/bale. Ph. 780-679-3420.

MACHINERY SWATHER NO LONGER ‘CUTTING THE MUSTARD?’ Call The Camrose Booster Classifieds, 780-672-3142.

REAL ESTATE

HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER – $289,900. 2,026 sq. ft., 6504 Marler Drive, Camrose, AB. Beautiful fourlevel split w/4 bedrooms, Fully finished on four levels. Many upgrades: new roof, 2014; triple pane casement windows, furnace, hot water tank. Spacious family room, third. level; very large rec. room, fourth level. Double detached 24’ x 24’ insulated garage, 8’ x 10’ shed. Gorgeous backyard - fenced, landscaped, 14’ x 16’ deck, numerous perennial plants, bushes, trees. Ph. 780-608-4846 between 4:00 and 9:00 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS SEE THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 27 for more classified ads about cars, trucks, campers, RVs, automotive services and ATVs 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.

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Kodiaks hold IS HIRING! Calgary teams Production Clerk pointless

EVRAZ Camrose Works, a premier manufacturer of ERW and SAW line pipe for worldwide oil and gas industry customers, is seeking an energetic individual to join our Team as a Production Clerk in Camrose, Alberta.

COOKS

Part-time and full-time openings are here. Come work for the award-winning Norsemen Inn.

Duties will include: • Data entry • Managing order entry, scheduling and shipping requirements • Maintaining inventory of raw materials and finished products • Provide accurate production reports and schedules The qualified candidate will have: • A high school diploma; post secondary education is preferred • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and Access. • Strong data entry skills, analytical and detail oriented. Work well under tight deadlines. • Preference will be given to candidates with experience within a manufacturing environment. Please send a resumé and covering letter detailing training, experience and references by February 13, 2015 to: EVRAZ Camrose Works c/o Jeff Fox, Human Resources Manager 5302-39 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 2N8 Fax: 780-672-2004 Email: camrosehr@evrazincna.com

SERVERS

Part-time openings exist for servers in our Gravity Lounge and Tap Room Bar + Brewery. A great way to earn extra cash and above-average tips.

SECURITY

Camrose’s number one nightclub, The Tap Room Bar + Brewery, needs level-headed security people. Apply for any of these positions with resumé at the front desk.

Highway 13 West, Camrose Phone 780-672-9171 Toll Free 1-877-477-9171 www.norsemeninn.com

AUTOMOTIVE SALES REP REQUIRED Join our team of out-going, friendly staff who have made many new friends and great incomes selling cars, trucks and a full line of automotive, ag and industrial trailers. We continue to grow as one of Alberta’s premier online dealerships. You’ll work from our sales centre in Camrose, but sell to new and existing clients throughout western Canada. Sales experience can be an asset, but if you’re an individual bored with your present occupation, join others who’d never discovered the benefits of the sales profession prior to joining our staff. Send your resumé to Scott Berry at scott@ddsales.ca or drop it off in person at…

VEHICLE SALES & SERVICE 3760-48 Avenue, CAMROSE 780.672.4400 www.ddsales.com

Energy Minister to visit Minister of Energy Frank Oberle will be the guest speaker at a Camrose Chamber of Commerce luncheon to be held at the Bailey Theatre from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 11. The lunch will be catered by A-1 Catering. To purchase a ticket call the Chamber office at 780-672-4217 or emailn admina@camrosechamber.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Engagement Manager

Accounting and Assurance Our business is built on collaboration, flexibility and innovation, which are essential to perform at the highest level and exceed expectations. We strive to provide an exceptional level of service to our clients, with a focus on increasing their business value. We are redefining what it means to be a professional services firm, as we know business as usual just won’t cut it. We are seeking a highly motivated and forward thinking manager, who is up to this challenge. If you have a professional accounting designation, strong personable skills, ability to uphold our high client service standard, and are enthusiastic about reaching the goals of Kroeger Joyce, please submit your resumé in person or by email to gjoyce@kroegerjoyce.com. Kroeger Joyce provides meaningful work opportunities and offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and room for growth. Come join our team! We thank all applicants for your interest. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

3831B-44 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 3T1 Phone 780-679-2515 Fax 780-679-2507 Toll Free 1-877-679-2515

Delivery Person…3 days per week

Ready to get into (or back into) the work force? We have built our business on outstanding service and a quality product. We need a driver capable of upholding these standards.You’ll need to interact well with people, be in good health and lift heavy loads. A good driving record is essential. Drop off your resumé to Verna at…

Purity WATER COMPANY

780-672-1992

4704-49 Avenue, Camrose

(1 block east of Fountain Tire Downtown) Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat., 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

By Murray Green

The Camrose Kodiaks scored four straight goals to defeat the Calgary Canucks 5-2 in the EnCana Arena on Jan. 25. Danton Davis opened the scoring late in the first period. Then the Canucks scored twice including a power play marker in the first minute of the middle frame. The Kodiaks growled for the rest of the game as Ryker Leer, Tanner Younghans, Brett Njaa and Cam Gotaas supplied the tallies. Camrose doubled Calgary on the shot clock 48-24 with goalie Devin McDonald turning away 22 of the 24 shots he faced. “Playing the Calgary teams is tougher for us because it is a slower game. They try and lull you to sleep, especially in Calgary,” said Scott Ferguson. “It’s hard to play those games, but we did fairly well. We try to play our own game and style no matter who we play. When we play Brooks, we want to go a little harder then that.” The Kodiaks tamed the Calgary Mustangs 5-1 on the Camrose Women’s Shelter Walk a Mile fundraising night. It was the Mustangs that needed new shoes after the one-sided affair. Scott Ferguson and Younghans scored two minutes apart in the first and then Nelson Gadoury added a power play marker in the second to extend the lead to 3-1 after two periods. In the third, Dallas Bergstrom and Ferguson with his second on the evening put the game out of reach. McDonald blocked 25 of 26 shots in the Camrose cage. Camrose takes on Brooks in three of four scheduled games to set up a playoff atmosphere. “These points are huge right now. It could mean having a small gap lead going into the playoffs, or allowing us to get a big lead on them. These points matter and are the biggest of the year,” explained Ferguson. “We have to go out and get them. It also makes a statement if we meet them in the playoffs. These games will be a table setter for future games to come.” This season Camrose and Brooks have proven to be the best teams in the south. “They have been good ever since I have come to the Kodiaks. They always play well and have had success in the playoffs the last few years. I want to beat them bad and I know the rest of the guys do too,” continued Ferguson. Continued on page 33

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Kodiaks win five straight Continued from page 32

Brooks has a deadly power play that can steal a game. “Their power play is the biggest part of their game,” said Ferguson. “We have to be disciplined and try to stay out of the box. If we do get a penalty we have to keep composed and kill it off the best we can. We have to be disciplined. If you take too many penalties in the playoffs, that’s how you lose games. Power plays and penalty killing are often the determinator in the outcome of who is going to win the game in a playoff series.” The Kodiaks host Brooks in the next home game at the EnCana Arena on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. and then take on the Canmore Eagles on Feb. 8 for a 2 p.m. start time.

Hair

Stylists

Build a career starting day one.

$1,500 HIRING BONUS FT Licensed Hairstylist Salon Manager Minimum 5 years’ experience Benefit plan

$1,000 HIRING BONUS FT/PT Licensed Hairstylists

BIRTHS To Shilpa Dadallage

and Marambage Mahesh, of Camrose, on January 20, a daughter. To Jennifer Pitre and Brandyn Pope, of Ryley, on January 22, a son. To Danielle and T J M c D o n a l d , of Leduc, on January 23, a daughter. To Sher isse a nd Ku r t Ca meron, of K i ll a m , on January 23, a daughter.

DEATHS Linda Carolle Oliver, of

Leduc (formerly Camrose), on January 25, at 66 years. Raymond Murry Ziesel, of Camrose, on January 27, at 23 years. Wilfred Walter Soch, of Bittern Lake (formerly Hay Lakes), on January 28, at 84 years. Alex Gabry, of Bashaw (formerly Camrose), on January 29, at 93 years. John Leslie Muhlbach, of Camrose (formerly Big Valley), on January 29, at 32 years. Lois Alberta Brockhoff (nee Berke), of Camrose (formerly Edberg), on January 30, at 93 years of age. Helen Olson, of Camrose, on February 1, at 87 years of age.

It’s nice when you discover the job is as good as the coffee

Quality Training • Incentive Programs Benefits or Bonus Program Hiring the following positions for 1256146 Alberta Ltd., o/a Tim Hortons 3601-48 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 1L8

• 16 Food Counter Attendants, no experience

or education required, $12.50 per hour plus benefits for FT starting ASAP. Apply by mail, phone 780-672-5087 (Diane/Dave) or fax 780-672-8808. Hiring the following positions for 796005 Alberta Ltd., o/a Tim Hortons 6602-48 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 4R1

Competitive Wages Guaranteed Hourly Rate High Earning Potential Very Busy Salon Clientele Provided

or education required, $12.50 per hour plus benefits for FT starting ASAP. Apply by mail, phone 780-608-7626 (Roxy/Ken) or fax 780-672-9455.

Come and be a part of our professional and friendly team! 164, 6800-48 Avenue, Camrose Call Marty at 780-913-9897 Email to joyce.firstchoice@gmail.com

Now hiring for permanent full-time/part-time Positions work rotating shifts of days, nights, graveyards and some weekends.

• 16 Food Counter Attendants, no experience

HIRING AT BOTH LOCATIONS IN CAMROSE Honesty, caring and a workplace that feels like home

Bear facts

On Feb. 13, Camrose will be facing the Okotoks Oilers in the Max McLean Arena in a retro night contest. The Kodiaks will be wearing special old time jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game. The Kodiaks’ annual dinner and auction will be held on Valentines Day, Feb. 14. Tickets are available by calling the Kodiaks office at 780-679-2603.

Family • Achievement • Integrity • Respect

An employer you can count on Welcome…to a world of choice.

SECURITY AND CAMERA TECHNICIAN

We are looking for a security technician to service our Camrose and Edmonton area. We are willing to train but the person we hire will need the following skills/traits: • Attention to detail and clean work habits • Good interpersonal communication • Driver’s license/clean driving history Construction background a plus Job Description Security technicians are expected to service, maintain, and install security and surveillance systems. This includes wiring devices, connecting devices and their respective “brains” together, and programming them. The base understanding of each system is pretty straightforward but advanced systems require a lot of knowledge so there is always room to advance throughout the job. Part of the job includes driving 4+ hours one way for certain customer sites due to our geographical service area. There is also a possibility for cross-training into other departments at the company to improve your skills/knowledge. Starting wage is $18/hr. which is based on no experience. Experience in this field will get much higher starting wage (negotiable). Email your resumé to resume@nutecelectrotel.com

Marketing Assistant Battle River Railway is looking for someone to support the Grain Marketing Manager in the office. Knowledge of the grain industry is beneficial but not required as we are willing to train. You will be dealing with numerous people, people skills are a requirement. Computer skills are an asset. Key skills for this person would be confidence, organizational skills, commerical awareness, adaptability, creativity, good team working skills, communications, numerical skills and IT skills.

HAIRSTYLIST Sunrise Villages Wetaskiwin

Sunrise Villages invites applications to the Business Opportunity for a Hair Stylist in their private full service Retirement Community facility located in the progressive rural community of Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Service time expected is a day and half per week. Sunrise Villages has a beauty salon area located in the facility equipped with shampoo recliner chair, hooded dryer and stand and hydraulic styling chair. The location and equipment are provided for use to the successful hairstylist applicant. If you are a hairstylist professional who enjoys the rewards and the relationships that come with working with our seniors, we invite your application to this business opportunity. Interested applicants may send resumé to the attention of Tamara McPherson, General Manager email: tmcpherson@extendicare.com

BATTLE RIVER GENERATING STATION Forestburg, Alberta – 2015 SHUT DOWN

Temporary Labourers and Janitors Wanted Length of employment:

2nd week of February to end of May 2015

Starting rate for Labourers: $16 per hour Starting rate for Janitors:

Job is based out of Forestburg and we offer a competitive wage with benefits. It will begin as a 3/4 time position and than a full-time position. Please send resumé to Box 128, Forestburg, AB T0B 1N0 or email to brr.tracy@gmail.com. Application deadline is February 13, 2015.

Day and night shifts available

Battle River Railway is a co-op committed to serving the producers and community in East Central Alberta.

Please send resumés to:

$15 per hour

Accepting resumés until February 6 Must be over 18 years of age, reliable and physically fit Drug and Alcohol Testing will be done before hire Bill Pearcey, Magic Maintenance Supervisor Battle River Generating Station Telephone: 780-582-8153 Email: bill.pearcey@atcopower.com

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Like helping people?

Your Calling is at... Killam Health Centre is looking for:

Registered Nurse

Sunrise Village â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wetaskiwin

WHEN APPLYING: Please submit your rĂŠsumĂŠ by 2400 hours on the closing date, quoting the Competition Number Competition Number: LC-50093-KM Position Type: Permanent Part Time (0.19 FTE) Date Closed: February 10, 2015 Salary Range: Min: $35.00/Hr. Max: $46.85/Hr.

OFFICE COORDINATOR We proudly serve a 150-year legacy of quality care.

View this job opportunity @ CovenantHealth.ca/careers Apply at careers@CovenantHealth.ca

Human Resources Toll Free: 1.877.450.7555

Your Calling is at...

â&#x20AC;˘ Responsible for all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll â&#x20AC;˘ Responsible for new resident applications and ensuring documents are complete and forwarded to appropriate departments

â&#x20AC;˘ Handles payments from families and all queries concerning billings from residents and /or families; prepares bank deposits

Killam Health Centre, is looking for:

â&#x20AC;˘ Adheres to established policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, occupational health and safety, environment and infection control

Registered Nurse WHEN APPLYING: Please submit your rĂŠsumĂŠ by 2400 hours on the closing date, quoting the Competition Number

QUALIFICATIONS â&#x20AC;˘ Completion of post-secondary coursework in office administration with 3-5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in a similar role We proudly serve a 150-year legacy of quality care.

View this job opportunity @ CovenantHealth.ca/careers Apply at careers@CovenantHealth.ca

RESPONSIBILITIES

â&#x20AC;˘ Maintains internal records and prepares internal reports for facility as required; maintains confidentiality of all financial, personnel and resident data; maintains personnel and accounting records

Like helping people?

Competition Number: LC-50089-KM Position Type: Permanent Part-Time Date Closed: February 11, 2015 Salary Range: Min: $35.00/Hr Max: $46.85/Hr

Reporting to the General Manager, the Office Coordinator manages all aspects of the business systems/office, providing support for the General Manager and other managerial staff for the facility; acts as receptionist as required.

Human Resources Toll Free: 1.877.450.7555

â&#x20AC;˘ Proven competency in all office procedures; knowledge of office equipment including personal computers, Microsoft office Interested applicants may mail or drop off their resumĂŠ in confidence to Sunrise Village Wetaskiwin 5430-37A Avenue, Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 3A8 or email to: tmcpherson@extendicare.com

Flagstaff County is recruiting for the permanent full-time position of

WELDER Summary of Position: â&#x20AC;˘ Flagstaff County invites applications for a permanent fulltime Welder, will consider an Apprentice or Journeyman with employment to commence as soon as possible. â&#x20AC;˘ Flagstaff County provides a competitive salary, beneďŹ ts package and pension plan. Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ Welding experience an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Mechanic experience an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Valid Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License â&#x20AC;˘ Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Abstract Key Responsibilities: â&#x20AC;˘ To perform skilled journeyman level welding to a wide variety of vehicles and equipment as used by the County as well as assisting mechanics as needed. Position Type: Permanent Full-time Position Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8 hours/day (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected If you are interested in being a part of our rural community please submit your resumĂŠ along with a cover letter by mail, fax or email to: Flagstaff County 12435 TWP RD 442, PO Box 358 Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 Fax: 780-384-3635 Email: county@flagstaff.ab.ca www.flagstaff.ab.ca Contact: Kevin Kinzer, Shop Supervisor Email: kkinzer@flagstaff.ab.ca Direct: 780-384-4106 OR Steve Kroetch, Lead Mechanic Email: skroetch@flagstaff.ab.ca Direct: 780-384-4124 For a full job description, please check our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Flagstaff County; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Are you interested in pursuing an exci ng career with Petrofield Industries at our Tornado Hydrovac Trucksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; manufacturing produc on facility? We are centrally located in the family-friendly community of SteÂ?ler, Alberta. We currently have an opening for: â&#x2020;&#x2019; Service and Parts Manager Our Company has an enthusias c, fast-paced working environment, with advancement opportuni es. Wage would be commensurate with experience/skills. For more informa on about these posi ons and our company, check out our website www.tornadotrucks.com ResumĂŠs can be emailed to hr@petrofield.com or faxed to 403-742-1905

4716-38 Street, Camrose â&#x20AC;˘ Phone 780-672-2452 Agriterra Equipment (formerly Selmac Sales) is one of North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest AGCO agricultural equipment dealers, offering Massey Ferguson, Challenger, Gleaner and Rogator as mainline, with complementary products such as Bourgault and Morris Seeding and Tillage equipment and Cub Cadet Consumer Products. We provide our customers with new and used equipment, complimented with product support throughout our parts and service departments.

AG EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN MOBILE AND SHOP SERVICE

Reporting to: Service Manager Job duties and responsibilities include: â&#x20AC;˘ diagnose and inspect equipment for faults and malfunctions â&#x20AC;˘ repair and adjust equipment and replace defective parts â&#x20AC;˘ perform updates, pre-season delivery inspections, and pre-season inspections â&#x20AC;˘ complete work orders and enter technician notes into computer â&#x20AC;˘ order parts and provide quotes Job requirements and qualifications include: â&#x20AC;˘ ability to work with minimal supervision â&#x20AC;˘ standard Class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license â&#x20AC;˘ licensed Heavy Equipment Ag Technician or registered Ag Technician Apprentice â&#x20AC;˘ experience working on AGCO Agricultural Equipment an asset â&#x20AC;˘ possess problem solving skills â&#x20AC;˘ driving will be required, as this position is primarily in-field service We offer a competitive wage, full benefits package including health and dental coverage, and RRSP matching program. This position is also eligible for work boots and tools reimbursement. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be notified. We regret that we cannot accept phone calls regarding the status of an application. Please contact Branch Manager Blaine Heck at 780-672-2452 or bheck@agriterraeq.com

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Business Opportunity FOOD CONCESSION

Camrose County is inviting submissions to a Request For Proposal (RFP) to operate a summer Food Concession at Pelican Point Park on Buffalo Lake from May 15, 2015 through September 14, 2015. The facility, (including trailer, grills, deep fryer, freezer, cooler), will be supplied by Camrose County, this RFP is strictly for the operation of this facility. The facility and equipment may be viewed prior to submission by contacting Paul King at 780-672-4446 to arrange an appointment. The successful applicant will be required to observe and carry out his/her duties in compliance with any and all legislation and/or regulations under the Municipal Government Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, WCB, Safety Codes Act, Alberta Building Codes, Alberta Health, bylaws or policies of whatever jurisdictional or regulatory authority that may govern, all of which may be amended or repealed and replaced from time to time. The County requests each applicant to submit a fair and reasonable proposal for Landlord remuneration. At the same time there is an opportunity to negotiate a desired term of agreement and any particulars for option renewal. The applicant should also detail any relevant experience, facilities, equipment or any other information that they may deem significant to providing adequate background. Proposals shall be marked “FOOD CONCESSSION OPERATOR” and addressed to: Paul King, CAO, Camrose County 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 3S8 All proposals must be received by Camrose County by Friday, February 20, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. Camrose County may accept or reject any or all proposals as may be in the best interest of the County. Camrose County reserves the right to reject any and all RFP Submissions at its sole discretion and that the lowest or any RFP may not necessarily be accepted. This is strictly an invitation for proposals and not a tender call. From the RFP’s received, the County will negotiate with a choice applicant. Subsequent discussion and negotiations will be required to establish final terms of any agreement or contractual obligations.

Now Hiring N   

Part-time Security Officer

Full-time is 16-24 hours per week The successful applicant will possess good observation skills as well as an interest in learning new skills applicable to the position. We are seeking an individual with a strong work ethic and previous employment of longer than one year with an employer. Due to the nature of the employment a standard confidentiality clause is adhered to. We offer competitive wages, paid medical and dental, safe working environment, and a lot of respect, the latter of which we like to receive as well. Come have some fun and be a part of our team! Forward resumés attn: Corinna Kelly to ckelly@camroseresortcasino.com fax 780-679-0992 or in person to reception.

Summer Employment Opportunities Camrose County has a variety of summer jobs available for students who will be returning to school in September, or seasonal workers. Positions are available in the Agriculture Services Department, and West Dried Meat Lake Landfill (Ferintosh). Hours of work are generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday from the end of April to the end of August. IUOE local 955 Positions: (Article 17 of the I.U.O.E Collective Agreement)

Description

Parks and Recreation Equipment Operators

Operation of various tools, equipment and vehicles related to maintenance of parks, playgrounds and green spaces.

Vegetation Control Assistants

Identification of target weeds and sensitive crops, operate and maintain pesticide application equipment.

Agriculture Equipment Operators

Operation of Agricultural tractors with rotary mowers maintaining the roadside vegetation.

Weed Inspectors

Identification and reporting of a wide range of weeds, communicate and coordinate weed control options to ratepayers, manual weed control.

West Dried Meat Lake Regional Landfill Assistants

Operation of various tools, equipment and vehicles related to grounds maintenance of the landfill.

Qualifications: • Minimum valid Class 5 Drivers License • Ability to work effectively with other employees and the public • Physical capability to perform some heavy manual tasks • Available to work non-regular hours if required Competition Closing Date: February 20, 2015 Please submit applications for all positions to: Mark Millang, Manager of Agricultural Services Camrose County 4728-41 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 0Z6 Camrose County thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hiring

Part-time Restaurant and Lounge Servers

One to four shifts available per week. Previous experience an asset but will train the right person possessing a positive attitude and desire to learn! Wages and gratuities. Afternoon and evening shifts available.

Full/Part-time Line Cook One to five shifts per week. Previous line experience an asset; however, will consider training a candidate with other relevant kitchen experience. $250.00 training bonus after four weeks of employment.

Part-time Dishwasher

Two to three shifts per week. Competitive wages and incentives. No experience necessary. Great for students.

Full/Part-time Housekeeping One to five shifts per week. Competitive wages and incentives. No experience necessary. Will train positive and motivated individuals.

Full/Part-time Laundry Atttendant One to five shifts per week. Competitive wages and incentives. No experience necessary. Will train positive and motivated individuals. **All full-time positions are eligible for medical / dental after 6 months as well as other discounts and incentives** Forward resumés to: careers@camroseresortcasino.com or via fax 780-679-4962 No phone calls please

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Employment Opportunities MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Municipal Engineering Technologist will be responsible for the design and implementation of various municipal capital projects and assist with roles such as drafting, surveying, construction inspection and project management. FUNCTIONS: • Layout and design of roadway construction or reconstruction, as well as municipal utility installation or replacement. • Updating and maintenance of records drawings from municipal and third-party construction projects. • Maintain survey equipment and perform related duties. • Provide support and assistance with Project Management on various smaller municipal projects. • Update and maintain all digital Cadastral/base mapping, municipal land use maps, engineering standards and City maps. QUALIFICATIONS: • NAIT or SAIT diploma in one or more of the following fields of study: Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting Technology or Geomatics (Surveying) Engineering Technology. • Minimum of 5 years of relevant post-diploma experience in civil project design or construction. • Proficient in the use of AutoCAD software and surveying equipment. • Experience with other drafting or land development software would be considered an asset. • Strong computer skills in Microsoft applications. • Self-motivated and capable of working independently or in a group environment. • Municipal experience would be an asset. • Class 5 driver’s license. HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. HOURLY WAGE: The City of Camrose has a progressive salary and benefit package. The salary for this position will be established based on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resumé to the address below by February 20, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Please ensure the position title is referenced in your cover letter. The successful applicant will be required to produce a valid class 5 driver’s license and police information check. We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. City of Camrose Attention: Jeremy Enarson, Director of Engineering Mailing Address: 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8 Office Location: 5415-49 Avenue, Camrose, AB Phone: 780-672-4426 Fax: 780-672-2469 Email: jenarson@camrose.ca Website: www.camrose.ca Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP). The personal information recorded on the application form is being collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. The information will be used for the purpose(s) of employee recruitment and administration and is protected by the privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. If you require additional information concerning the collection and use of this personal information, please contact the FOIP Officer at 780-672-4426.

OUTSIDE SUMMER JOBS

Are you looking for a challenging summer job where you will work with a great team and learn some valuable skills? Join our team at the City of Camrose where you can contribute to helping Camrose grow as a dynamic community with an exceptional quality of life. OUTSIDE SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES: 1. Public Works – manual labour for public works operations. 2. Parks – manual labour for maintenance and operations in the parks system. 3. Facilities – manual labour for facilities maintenance. 4. Golf Course – manual labour for golf grounds maintenance. QUALIFICATIONS: • Reliable with a strong work ethic. • Ability to follow instructions and work both independently and in a team environment. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Basic computer skills. • Class 5 driver’s license. HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday from the end of April to the end of August 2015. Some shift work will be necessary to address operational requirements. HOURLY WAGE: The hourly wage for these positions range from $15.67 to $19.13 based on experience, in accordance with the CUPE 1425 Collective Agreement. APPLICATIONS: If one of these summer jobs sounds like a fit for you, please submit a separate cover letter and resumé for each position you are interested in to the attention of the appropriate Supervisor listed below by Friday February 27, 2015. Successful candidates will be required to provide satisfactory Police Information Check and Driver’s Abstract. We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Public Works Summer Jobs Attention: Director of Public Works Parks Summer Jobs Attention: Director of Parks Facilities Summer Jobs Attention: Director of Facilities Golf Course Summer Jobs Attention: Golf Course Superintendent

pw@camrose.ca

Office Location: 4202-51 Ave.

parks@camrose.ca

Office Location: 5600-44 Ave.

facilities@camrose.ca Office Location: 5600-44 Ave. golf@camrose.ca

Office Location: 5600-44 Ave.

GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY SERVICES

Nestled in east central Alberta, Camrose is a dynamic regional community focused on providing an exceptional quality of life for its citizens. A growing community of over 18,000 people, Camrose has a diversified economy based on health care, education, agriculture, and manufacturing and is only an hour away from Edmonton. Camrose has excellent public and private schools as well as post-secondary institutions including the University of Alberta Augustana Campus. Camrose is the regional center for health services and medical facilities. The community is proud of the Rose City’s beautiful park system and of its world-class recreational, cultural, and sporting facilities that host many local, provincial, and national events. Due to the impending retirement of our current General Manager Community Services, the City of Camrose is looking for a dynamic, proven leader to fill this role. As the GENERAL MANAGER you will be part of the senior management team, providing leadership to the Community Services department in the context of strategic direction, corporate priorities, financial resources, human resources and governing legislation. This role includes management of Community Services Administration, Aquatics, Arts and Culture, Facilities, Golf Course and Parks. This position reports to the City Manager. QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-secondary Degree in Recreation, Physical Education or related discipline. Completion or enrolment in the Local Government Certificate Program; or combination of education, experience and training. • Five (5) or more years of municipal leadership experience in a related position. • Thorough knowledge of the organization and function of a local government. • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with external and internal stakeholders. • Well-developed managerial skills with the ability to plan, direct, coach and mentor. • Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Suite. • The successful candidate will be required to produce a valid class 5 driver’s license and Police Information Check. HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Management duties will require work outside of the core hours as part of this role. SALARY AND BENFITS: The City of Camrose offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and a positive work environment. The starting salary for this position will be based upon the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. APPLICATIONS: Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and current resume via email or to the address below no later than 4:30 p.m., February 27, 2015. We appreciate and consider all applications; however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. City of Camrose, Attention: Human Resources Mailing Address: 5204-50 Ave., Camrose, AB T4V 0S8 Office Location: 5415-49 Ave., Camrose, AB

P. 780.672.4426 Email: hr@camrose.ca Website: www.camrose.ca

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NOTICE OF ELECTION AND ADVANCE VOTES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTER IDENTIFICATION LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTION ACT (SECTIONS 35, 46, 53) LOCAL JURISDICTION (PROVINCE OF ALBERTA): CITY OF CAMROSE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Bylaw #2836/15

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 #2836/15 on Jan. 19, 2015. The purpose of Bylaw #2836/15 is to amend Land Use Bylaw #2567/07 as follows: 1.

Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the filling of the following offices: Office(s)

Number of Vacancies

Councillor

One (1)

Voting will take place on the 10th day of February, 2015 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Voting stations will be located in the City of Camrose at: • MIRROR LAKE CENTRE (Auditorium) 5415-49 Avenue • COMMUNITY CENTRE/FIELD HOUSE 4516-54 Street *An Elector may vote at ANY ONE of the above voting stations on Election Day. ADVANCE VOTE STATIONS will be held at the CAMROSE FIRE HALL (201 Mount Pleasant Drive, Camrose) on the following dates: • Wednesday, February 4, 2015 • Saturday, February 7, 2015

1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

*Any Elector may vote at ANY ONE of the above advance voting stations. INSTITUTIONAL VOTE For the convenience of those residents confined to hospitals, lodges and other institutions, a Travelling Institutional Vote will attend the following facilities on February 10, 2015. Bethany Meadows, Deer Meadows, Louise Jensen Care Centre, RoseAlta Lodge, Rosehaven, Faith House, ViewPoint, Stoney Creek Lodge and Sunrise Village INCAPACITATED ELECTOR AT HOME Electors who are confined to their residence and are unable to attend a voting station or an advance voting station to vote, may phone City Hall Administration (780-678-3027) on or before Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. requesting that their votes be taken at their residence on February 10, 2015.

A Public Hearing is scheduled to be held as follows: Date: February 17, 2015 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: Council Chambers, Camrose County 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, AB Any person(s) who have an interest regarding the passing of Bylaw #2836/15 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 February 11, 2015, 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 Notice is hereby given that Council may thereafter without further notice proceed with final approval of Bylaw #2836/15 at the regular Council Meeting on February 17, 2015. For additional information, contact Aaron Leckie, Senior Planner, phone 780-672-4428 or email to aleckie@camrose.ca

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

VOTER IDENTIFICATION In order to vote, you must produce identification for inspection. The identification must be one or more of the following as required by Section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act: • One piece of photo identification with name and current address that is issued by a Canadian government (federal, provincial, or local, or an agency of the government). Examples: Operator’s/Driver’s License; Government photo identification card (for non-drivers). OR • One piece of identification with name and current address. Examples: Statement of government benefits; Government cheque or cheque stub; utility bills; insurance policy or coverage card. Other authorized identification may be used. The authorized list of identification can be found on the City of Camrose website www.camrose.ca under By-Election 2015 (Scroll down to “City of Camrose Election Links” to Voter Identification).

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 # SP2015002

Land Description Plan Block Lot 3A

0021552

Civic Address

Development

5007-46 Street Sign Permit

That Land Use Bylaw #2567/07 as amended, be further amended by closing the entire lane located between 48A Avenue and 52 Street adjacent to Wild Rose Co-op and assigning it the C2 – Fringe Commercial District. This road closure and land use district assignment can promote efficient commercial redevelopment of the immediate area.

Proposed Bylaw #2835/15

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 #2835/15 on Jan. 19, 2015. The purpose of Bylaw #2835/15 is to amend Land Use Bylaw #2567/07 as follows: 1.

That Land Use Bylaw #2567/07 as amended, be further amended by redistricting a 11.90m x 7.20m (85.68 m²) portion of Block 15, Plan 824MC from PS – Public Service District to I – Institutional District. The redistricting is in support of the barrier-free home currently under development behind Camrose Association for Community Living. Since access to the rear lane has been restricted the additional lands described are necessary for vehicular access to the barrier-free home.

A Public Hearing is scheduled to be held as follows: Date: February 17, 2015 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: Council Chambers, Camrose County 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, AB Any person(s) who have an interest regarding the passing of Bylaw #2835/15 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 February 11, 2015 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. Notice is hereby given that Council may thereafter without further notice proceed with final approval of Bylaw #2835/15 at the regular Council Meeting on February 17, 2015. For additional information, contact Aaron Leckie, Senior Planner, Planning and Development, phone 780-672-4428 or email to aleckie@camrose.ca

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INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND The following farmland, located near Kelsey, is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions, reservations and non-financial obligations in the existing Certificates of Title: PARCEL 1: NE 12-45-19-W4 – 132 cultivated acres (156.59 titled acres) more or less. Includes 30,000 bushels of grain storage. PARCEL 2: SE 12-45-19-W4 – 146 cultivated acres (160 titled acres) more or less. Includes $5,400.00 per annum in surface leases. PARCEL 3: NW 12-45-19-W4 – 124 cultivated acres (160 titled acres) more or less. Includes natural gas service. PARCEL 4: SW 12-45-19-W4 – 132 cultivated acres (160 titled acres) more or less. Tenders will be entertained on all or any one or more of Parcel 1, Parcel 2, Parcel 3 and Parcel 4. Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “MUTCHLER TENDER”, to Andreassen Borth, with the tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by a cheque made payable to “Andreassen Borth” for $5,000.00 per parcel, and must be delivered before 12:00 noon, February 27, 2015 to Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1 Attention: James Harry Andreassen Possession will be provided on closing.

Managers Supervisors Pharmacy Assistants Cashiers Cosmetics Great benefits with flexible work hours. The successful candidates must enjoy interacting with customers and working within a team environment. Wage is dependent on experience. Previous experience or education is preferred but we will train the right candidates. Interested applicants may apply in confidence to: Gary Wowk or Terri Middag c/o Shoppers Drug Mart 6800-48 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 4T1 Your interest is appreciated, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The taxes and surface lease will be adjusted on closing. Tenders will not be opened in public. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before March 31, 2015. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. If a successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all tenders. Deposits received from unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by mail. For further information, please call James Mutchler at 780-672-6006.

FOR SALE BY TENDER FARMLAND – FLAGSTAFF COUNTY FAYE CAMPBELL hereby offers the following lands for sale by tender, subject to existing reservations on title: NW 12-42-17-W4 – as shown upon a map or plan of survey of the said township dated on the 7th day of November AD 1910 by Edouard Deville, Surveyor General of Dominion Lands and of record in the Department of the Interior containing 65.2 hectares (161 acres) more or less excepting thereout all mines and minerals. and SW 12-42-17-W4 – excepting thereout all mines and minerals. Area 65.2 hectares (161 acres) more or less. The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders must be in writing and include a deposit of $5,000.00 per parcel and be received before 12 noon, February 20, 2015 in a sealed envelope marked Campbell Tender at the office of: KNAUT JOHNSON FRANCOEUR LLP BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS 4925-51 STREET CAMROSE, ALBERTA T4V 1S4 ATTENTION: LARRY J. JOHNSON PHONE 780-672-5561 The successful tenderer must complete the purchase and pay the balance of the adjusted purchase price on or before March 20, 2015 (closing date) or the deposit will be forfeited. There is currently an abandoned well on SW 12-30-W4 with revenue of $2,600.00 per year. The Vendor will retain the 2015 payment. Taxes and other adjustments will be January 1, 2015.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of MARTHA ALICE LINDSAY, late of Camrose, Alberta who died on December 27, 2014. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by March 5, 2015, and provide details of your claim with JON STOLEE of Farnham West Stolee LLP, Barristers and Solicitors at 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

Beaver County Land Tender This land is all close together with the yard conveniently located on highway 834 between Camrose and Tofield, less than 40 minutes from the city of Edmonton. This land has been progressively farmed and maintained, making this one of the best farms in the area. Parcel #1 NE-1-50-19-W4 – Home Quarter. This is a full quarter with 150+/– acres cultivated. There is a 120,000 bushel grain handling system with 2 legs, pit, scale, dryer, 3-phase Cat generator. There is a new 94’x120’x18’ high machine shed with 40’ bifold door and overhead door and another open front 64’x96’ machine shed, 36’x60’ heated, insulated shop. The 3-storey house was extensively renovated in 2009 with new plumbing, heating and electrical and is also on a new basement. Parcel #2 SE-1-50-19-W4 – 145 acres with 140+/– acres cultivated, $1,228 power line lease revenue. 15+/– acre subdivision to be removed before closing. Parcel #3 SW-1-50-19-W4 – 160 acres with 154+/– acres cultivated, $1,743 power line lease revenue. Parcel #4 SW-12-50-19-W4 – 160 acres with 150+/– acres cultivated. This land has an abandoned yard site which could be subdivided out. These parcels are available for tender. We request you deliver your sealed unconditional offer clearly marked with which parcel/parcels you are bidding on with a deposit cheque for 5% of the tender amount no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2015 to George Singer at Linview Realty. The offers will be opened in the presence of Linview representatives and the sellers. It is understood by all parties that acceptance/rejection of any offer will be solely at the discretion of the sellers. For more information, property viewing or bid forms please contact George Singer 780-608-6555 or george@linview.ca

George Singer

780-608-6555 Email: george@linview.ca www.linview.ca

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of FRANKLIN DENNIS MOHLER, who died on December 23, 2014. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by February 20, 2015, and provide details of your claim to: KNAUT JOHNSON FRANCOEUR LLP Barristers and Solicitors 4925-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S4 ATTENTION: LARRY J. JOHNSON If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

Vikings bounce back

By Murray Green

The Augustana Vikings rebounded from a four game losing streak to garner two victories over the Portage Voyageurs 9-0 and 5-2 to take fourth place in the hockey standings, Jan. 23 and 24. Scott Swiston, Jeff Lorenz, Alex Rodgers, Corey Kosloski and Connor McLaughlin scored in the 5-2 game. Lorenz and McLaughlin each chipped in with two assists as well. Goalie Chase Martin stopped 27 of 29 shots to pick up the win in net. The Vikings exploded for nine goals to snap the losing streak in a big way. McLaughlin led the charge with a hat trick and an assist on the night. Devon Hobbs scored twice, while Adam Johnson, Kosloski, Swiston and Preston Eshenko added single markers. Joel Danyluk earned the shut out with 38 saves in the contest. The Vikings host the Concordia Thunder on Feb. 6 at the EnCana Arena starting at 7:30 p.m. Volleyball

The men’s squad built up a four point cushion on top of the northern standings with two straight match wins over Concordia on Jan. 23 and 24. Augustana swept both ends of the series in three straight games. The first match scores were 25-14, 25-19 and 25-15 and 25-12, 25-13 and 25-23 in the rematch. Andrew Kaliel had 10 kills and five digs, while Jason Abma recorded seven kills and 10 digs. Setter Devon Varga had 34 assists. In the rematch, Cole McCartney had eight kills, Logan Pasishnik set up 27 assists and Nazheef Gangji had nine digs. “We were able to give players a rest because of our depth this year. The veterans feel more refreshed as we head towards the playoffs,” said Gangji. “Everyone contributed to the wins and it gives all of the players more confidence. It is good to know that if someone has a bad game, we can put someone else in and the team can be just as strong.” The women’s team won 3-0 and 3-2 against Concordia. The Vikings won 25-16, 25-17 and 25-18 in the first match. Augustana had to play five games to win in the second outing. Jill Alcorn led with 15 kills and eight digs in the first meeting, while Stefanie Zahara had 31 assists and Keri Alcorn earned 17 digs. Alcorn led with 17 kills, Zahara recorded 36 assists and 25 digs in the rematch when the Thunder was heard. The King’s Eagles will provide the home opposition on Feb. 6.

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Free Valentines in the February 10th BOOSTER Because we care! The Camrose Booster will publish 300 tiny Valentines FREE in our February 10th Valentine’s Day issue! Bring or mail your Valentines to The Booster before Friday, February 6th. If you would like to tell your Valentine how you feel in a unique way, just send in the entry below. Nothing to buy, nothing to do but mail or bring your entry to The Camrose Booster. The first 300 that arrive will be published in our Valentine’s Day issue on February 10th. Name and address of the submitter info must be included (this will not be printed in valentine) or the valentine will not be published.

Jerry ove you! Be mine – I la Lind

Nola – Will yo u be my Valentine? Love Don

Actual size of Free Valentine

YES! I want to tell all of East Central Alberta who I love!

LIMIT OF TWO VALENTINES PER CUSTOMER,

10 WORDS PER VALENTINE

Name (MUST BE INCLUDED) ___________________________________

We do it just for LOVE!

Address (MUST BE INCLUDED) _________________________________

Mail to: The Love Department, Camrose Booster Ltd. 4925-48 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1L7 Or email to: ads@camrosebooster.com Be sure and read The Camrose Booster for all kinds of great gift ideas for Valentine’s Day. Let the people you care about know how special they are.

___________________________________ Postal Code _________________ Phone _________________________________________________________

MY MESSAGE IS… (Limit 10 words, please. Two valentines per customer.)

Parliamentary Report Kevin Sorenson, Crowfoot MP

Since the first week in January, I have been busy both as your Member of Parliament and as the Minister of State for Finance. Two weeks ago, I was pleased to meet with many constituents in Drumheller and Strathmore as I hosted prebudget consultations. I also hosted similar events in Calgary and throughout Ontario. I have been in Ottawa meeting regularly with Finance Minister Joe Oliver. There is a great deal of work to be done as our energy-rich nation deals with declining global oil prices. On Feb. 9, I will be in Oyen and Hanna and the next day in Drumheller and Three Hills, to hold open house prebudget consultations. I hope that many of you will stop by to share with me your thoughts on what should be in the next budget. If you’re unable to make it in, visit www.fin.gc.ca to send in your ideas electronically. Members of Parliament have returned to Ottawa and we continue to talk about the fragile global economic recovery. Declining world oil prices are affecting our oil producing provinces, including Alberta, as well as our national economy as a whole. In Alberta, we have seen cycles like this before. I have every confidence in our energy industry’s ability to weather this storm. Furthermore, Canada’s economy is diversified. Other industries across Canada are strong. Canadian exporters and manufactures, for example, will experience less input costs and benefit from a lower Canadian dollar. Canadian consumers are enjoying lower costs at the pump and more dollars in their pockets to spend in their local communities. And while these declining oil prices will impact our flexibility, we will still balance the budget in 2015. Our Government is going to deliver on the promise we made to Canadians to eliminate the budgetary deficit. We will do so by keeping on track. We are going to continue to abide by our strategy called “Canada’s Economic Action Plan.” Our government is always focused on skill development. So, one of the things that we want to continue to see is a welleducated workforce and we want to make certain that people have opportunities to the jobs of the future. I’d like to thank all local employers who have applied for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs Program 2015. It is estimated that up to 35,000 young Canadians will benefit from summer employment through Canada Summer Jobs 2015, while helping employers address skills shortages. When we keep taxes low and help to create jobs, we keep more money in the pockets of Canadian workers and their families. We want to help families, industry, and municipalities. We want to help Canada’s economy continue to expand.

Central Agencies Home of the Week

Amazing open concept design

Matthew Mayer

By Murray Green

Your children will love the location of this appealing five bedroom bi-level that backs onto a school greenspace and playground. Substantial main floor renovations and an open concept will attract everyone to the great kitchen, fine dining area and the comfortable living room. It connects with a spacious dinette area for expanding family, or other large gatherings. A sprawling living offers an ideal place to curl around the wood burning fireplace. It has new tinted triple pane windows for added comfort. Enjoy the master bedroom with closet space and a three piece ensuite with a handy shower. Two other good sized bedrooms and a four piece bathroom finish the top level that includes all new windows. The finished basement has two large areas for a family room, media room, or

recreation use. Two more bedrooms, bathroom and a laundry room are also on the lower level. A double garage and extra room for RV parking is located in front. The fully fenced yard is a great place to barbecue and entertain. Included with the purchase are the built-in oven, built-in dishwasher, stove, fridge, washer, dryer, central vacuum, loft bed and downstairs cabinet. Be sure to view this beautiful family home at 6212-43 Avenue to fully appreciate the details. It is priced to sell at $368,500. An open house will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. For a personal tour contact Matthew Mayer at: Central Agencies Inc.

4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or 780-781-7088 cell

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CENTRAL AGENCIES INC. REAL ESTATE – INSURANCE

4870-51 Street, Camrose • 780-672-4495 • 1-800-809-8040 • centralagencies.com

Call us for your free market evaluation!

After Hours: Darrell Rosland, 780-679-2170; Graham Wideman, 780-679-8384; Matt Banack, 780-608-9733; Matthew Mayer, 780-781-7088; Tylor Keller, 780-281-0016; Lyndsey Delwo, 780-678-6117; Jillian Wideman-Lyon, 780-781-8787; Cole Walker, 780-679-5544. After Hr. Pager: 780-608-1078.

Open HouseS BLACKSTONE VILLAS Thur., Feb. 5, 2-4 p.m. 7102 and 7104-38 Ave. “Amazing Walk-Outs!”

STUNNING NEW HOMES BY OPEN HOUSE 3511-52 Street Thur., Feb. 5, 3-5 p.m.

OPEN HOUSE 3421-51 Street Fri., Feb. 6, 1-3 p.m.

IMPRESSIVE FLOOR PLAN! ... Bright kitchen, center island, corner pantry, vaulted ceilings, 3 bdrms, double car garage! CA0046338 Asking $419,900

EXCEPTIONALLY WELL CARED FOR HOME IN CREEKSIDE! ... Lovely kitchen w/oak cabinets, corner pantry, centre island, SS appl., beautiful hardwood floors, master w/WI closet and 3-pce. en suite. Professionally fin. bsmt. 24’x24’ htd. garage, deck, fenced yard plus much more! Asking $344,900 CA0050858

Thur., Feb. 5, 2-4 p.m. 6220-49 Avenue

“Beautiful property. Don’t miss viewing!”

OUTSTANDING PROPERTY, BEAUTIFULLY UPGRADED, AWESOME LOCATION! … Gorgeous 1953 sq. ft. home backing onto golf course, close to Mirror Lake. Beautiful ‘picture book’ LR, formal DR. Exc. kitchen pkg. w/maple cabinetry. Amazing dinette views, favorite place in home! Spacious master, luxurious en suite, family room, rec room, superb laundry. You’ll absolutely love yard setting, amazing deck. Call now! Asking $419,900 CA0052744

Sat., Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m. 6212-43 Avenue

“Home of the Week – see page 39” JUST LISTED

RENOVATED 5-BDRM. BI-LEVEL ... backs onto schoolyard. Substantial renovation on main level has created beautiful open concept design, including triple pane windows, new flooring, updated 3-pce. en suite, brand new kitchen w/SS appl., tons of storage/workspace + handy centre island. 3 bdrm. up, 3 down, attached 24’x28’ garage, RV parking, fenced yard + more. Asking $368,500 CA0051944

Sat., Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m. 2702-57 St., Valleyview

EXCEPTIONAL 2-STOREY VALLEYVIEW, CLOSE TO PARKS, TRAILS! … Gorgeous quality built 1942 sq. ft. Open, bright floor plan featuring 9’ ceilings, lovely hardwood flooring, kitchen w/ huge island, quartz counters. Spacious LR, cozy gas FP, exc. dinette, MF laundry, master w/en suite. Cozy in-floor htg. in open bsmt. Covered deck, gas BBQ line, attached 24’x26’ htd. garage, a/c and more! Asking $432,900 CA0052492

Sat., Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m. 6507-37 Avenue

COMPLETELY UPGRADED W/IMMEDIATE POSSESSION! ... Ideal cul-de-sac location. New hardwood/tile floors, all new vinyl windows, hardiplank/rockwork, brand new kitchen, 2 upgraded 4-pce. baths. New int./ext. doors, classic trims, wainscoting. 4-bdrm., 3 baths, 3 living spaces. Fenced yard w/new concrete patio, firepit area, new driveway w/extra parking. Htd. 22’x22’ garage and so much more! You’ll love it! Asking $368,500 CA0050162

OVER $300,000 SOLD WONDERFULLY KEPT BUNGALOW ... See it today! Asking $334,500 CA0049932 G orgeous home located in desirable subdivision of Creekside! Asking $379,500 CA0047801

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CALL TODAY FOR YOUR PERSONAL VIEWING! All homes come complete with New Home Warranty and a one-year contractor’s warranty.

CAMROSE HOMES OVER $300,000 BEAUTIFUL 2006 SQ. FT. HOME IN CREEKVIEW! … Triple garage, walk through pantry, bonus room, MF laundry, close to park and walking trails. Asking $474,900 CA0051286

ONE OF A KIND BACKING ONTO THE CAMROSE FOUNTAIN! ... 110’x120’ lot with walkout basement, mature trees and private back yard. 1370 sq. ft. above grade, single attached garage, spacious LR, covered deck. So much potential! Here’s your chance to own one of Camrose’s premier locations! CA0044038 Asking $379,000 Q U A L ITY BUILT 1672 SQ. FT. HOME IN VALLEYVIEW ... across from N ! a playSSESSIOground, close PO TE IA IMMED to walking paths, Jack Stuart School. Upgraded window pkg., 9’ ceilings on MF, hardwood floors, a/c. Gorgeous kitchen w/raised eating bar, corner panty, SS appl., tons of counter space. 3 bdrm. up + 4-pce. bath, 4-pce. en suite w/jet tub. Fin. bsmt. w/cork flooring, 2 living spaces, gas FP, wet bar, bdrm., 3-pce. bath. Double detached garage + parking pad for RV. Vinyl fencing + front cov. veranda, rear cov. deck, great family home. You’ll love it! CA0047928 Asking $388,500 NEW DESIGN FROM ZETSEN M A S T E R BUILDERS … 20’x24’ garage, vaulted ceiling in master, WI closet, 3 bdrm., 3 baths, gorgeous kitchen plus more! Asking $387,900 CA0051819

BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW – IN VALLEYVIEW! ... Located close to parks and walking trails. Cathedral ceilings, beautiful hardwood, tile flooring, bright windows, gorgeous open staircase. Exc. kitchen w/granite countertops, superb dinette w/garden door to large covered deck. Lovely LR, cozy FP, superb master, en suite, MF laundry. Open bsmt. w/in-floor htg., 9’ ceilings. 26’x26’ htd. garage all fin. Prof. landscaped, undergound sprinklers, RV pad, a/c and more! Asking $457,000 CA0051356

G NEW LISTIN

AMAZING FIND! ... Huge bungalow on huge cul-de-sac lot. 1796 sq. ft. all new windows, fenced mature yard w/alley access. 2 lge. LR on MF, one w/wood FP, formal DR + dinette, workable kitchen, laundry room, 2 bdrm., master w/his/hers closets, 3-pce. en suite. Mostly fin. bsmt. w/cozy family room, 2nd wood FP, 1 bdrm., 3-pce bath, tons of storage/ hobby space. Double attached garage w/house access, new driveway/garage floor. Tons of RV parking, newer deck, fruit trees, tons of room for garage or workshop in back yard. Asking $387,500 CA0051844 STUNNING HOME! … 1910 sq. ft. 2-storey only steps away from park and walking trails. Bright DR, MF laundry. Great family home! Asking $459,900 CA0046346

Beautiful Bungalows and Two Storeys by Battle River Homes Valleyview

• 1400 sq. ft. • 2 bedrooms • Cul-de-sac • 26’x28’ garage Asking $506,162 CA0047091

EXCITING 2186 SQ. FT. FLOOR PLAN BY ZETSEN MASTER BUILDERS … 4 bdrm., flex room, walk through pantry, awesome kitchen, lovely master w/5-pce. en suite. CA0046334 Asking $444,900

HOMES FEATURE: • Covered front entry • 9’ and vaulted ceilings • Hardwood flooring • Cozy fireplace • Lovely maple cabinets • Granite countertops • Large island and pantry • Superb main floor laundry • In-floor basement heating • Covered deck FINISHED WITH ELEGANCE!

SW Meadows

Walkout Lot Available – Build Your Dream Home!

• 1932 sq. ft. • 3 bedrooms • Bonus room • 22’x24’ garage Asking $409,162 CA0050598

BEAUTIFUL BUNG A L O W S T Y L E DUPLEX, ON PARK! ... By Battle River Homes. Featuring bright open plan, 9’ ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors. Lovely maple cabinetry, granite countertops, large island, walk-through pantry, MF laundry. Lovely LR overlooking park. No condo fees, park views from covered deck. In-floor htg. Finished w/elegance! CA0050628 Asking $339,162 E XC EP T ION AL CONDO OV E R L O O KING JUBILEE PARK! ... You’ll love the park and G ! views NEW LISTIN location near walking trails, only blocks from city centre. Beautiful open, spacious design, coffered, bordered 12’ ceilings, huge bright windows, superb balcony. Lovely kitchen, dinette views, gorgeous LR, cozy gas FP, spacious master, en suite, bdrm., den, MF laundry. Heated garage just steps from elevator. A/C + more! Asking $343,900 CA0052225

BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW HOME - CLOSE TO JACK STUART SCHOOL AND PARKS! ... Impressive 1,650 sq. ft. home with a bright open design. Featuring beautiful hardwood and bamboo flooring! Lovely LR, formal DR. Excellent kitchen package, breakfast bar, BI pantry and WI pantry. Bright dinette and main floor FR. Spacious master, en suite. Excellent basement. Two cozy gas FP. Very nicely landscaped yard, 26’x24’ heated garage, RV parking and more! Asking $389,000 CA0050905 1745 SQ. FT. 2 - S TO R E Y … 3 bdrm., 3 baths, bonus room, 5-pce. en suite, MF laundry plus much more! Asking $444,900 CA0046348 GORGEOUS 1865 SQ. FT. 2-STOR EY BACKING ONTO FIELD! … You’ll ! G NEW LISTIN a b s o l u t e l y love it! Quality built, presentation is exceptional! Beautiful open floor plan, 9’ ceilings, columns, arches, maple/iron railings, beautiful hardwood and tile flooring. Awesome kitchen, granite counter tops, walk-through pantry, spacious LR, DR. Superb bonus/family room, exc. master, en suite, MF laundry. Superb garage, alley access. A must see, it’s perfect! CA0051855 Asking $418,900 E XC E LLENT BUNGALOW, CENTURY MEADOWS! R EDUCED ! ... Custom built 1306 sq. ft. 2+2 BR bungalow w/private treed yard! Features country style kitchen, bright dinette w/garden door to private deck. Lovely LR, cozy Napoleon FP. Spacious master w/en suite. Superb MF laundry. Exc. bsmt. dev. w/large family/games room. Private treed setting. Superb 26’x24’ htd. garage, RV parking, alley access! A/C! Call now! CA0033713 Asking $359,500 E X C I T ING NEW MULTI-LEVEL FLOOR PLAN FROM Z E T S E N MASTER BUILDERS ... Lovely kitchen, vaulted ceilings, gas FP, master bedroom plus 5-pc. en suite on MF, spare bedrooms above garage. Call today! CA0046337 Asking $399,900 BE AU T I F UL WA LKOU T BUNGALOW B A C K ING ONTO PARK! ... New and exciting floor plan in Blackstone Estates! Exc. presentation, beautiful staircase, bright windows, coffered ceilings, hardwood, tile flooring. Exc. kitchen, granite, pantry, gorgeous great room w/beautiful FP, superb master, en suite. MF laundry, in-floor htg. 24’x26’ htd. garage all fin. A/C and more! Pick your colours! You’ll love it! Asking $529,400 CA0052047

GREAT 1528 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW IN DUGGAN PARK! ... Spacious front entrance, stunning kitchen w/maple cabinets, under-cabinet lighting, tile backsplash + SS appl. Huge master w/2-pce. en suite, lge. family room, hardwoof floors and pellet stove. Many reno’s done in prior years. Asking $309,900 CA0042283

OUT OF TOWN

CAMROSE HOMES UNDER $300,000 NEW LISTIN

WONDERFUL FAMILY BUNGALOW … across from park, playground. 5 bdrm., 3 bath incl. 3-pce. en suite, vinyl windows, fin. bsmt. Workable eat-in kitchen w/pantry pullouts, centre island, MF laundry option. 24’x24’ garage, fenced yard. Great for young family or retiree! Asking $296,500 CA0052700

Starting from $469,000

Thur., Feb. 5, 2-4 p.m. 5904-54 Avenue

780-672-4495

GREAT STARTER/RETIREMENT BUNGALOW ... with all new windows, high E furnace, HW tank + updated bsmt. 1140 sq. ft. 2+2 bdrm. w/ large LR/DR on MF + updated oak cabinetry in kitchen. 4-pce. main bath w/jet tub, 2-pce. en suite. Updated bsmt. incl. huge family room, 2 bdrm., office, laundry, storage + 3-pce. bath. Htd. 24’x28’ garage w/RV option, fenced yard. Immediate possession! CA0050655 Asking $279,500 S O L I D CHARACTER H O M E … within walking distance to downtown G ! core, U of A NEW LISTIN A u g u s t a n a Campus. Great bones for home-based business, rental or first-time home. Classic features throughout, new windows on upper, upgraded furnace, most water lines, newer panel. Lge. living space + 10’x33’ addition w/in-floor htg., outdoor access. 3 bdrm., 2 bath – ideal for roommates or separate offices. You’ll love the possibilities. Asking $215,000 CA0051354

EXCEPTIONAL CONDO ACROSS FROM JUBILEE PARK! ... Bright windows, east facing balcony, lovely kitchen, WI pantry, gas FP, a/c unit, MF laundry, master bdrm. w/3-pce. bath, WI closet plus much more! Call today! Asking $289,900 CA0048491 IMPRESSIVE 3-SUITE C H A R AC T ER HOME ... close to Augustana, downtown core. Over 1000 sq. ft. on each level featuring total of 6 bdrm., 3 baths, upgraded furnace, tons of charm. 8’10” ceilings and all new windows on MF. Upper level bright, private w/ gorgeous treed views. Separate access to each suite and shared laundry. Huge potential! Asking $269,500 CA0026595

IN CITY OF CAMROSE

WALKOUT BI-LEVE L, G R E AT YA R D , CLOSE TO SCHOOLS! … You’ll love location near parks, rec facilities! Vaulted ceilings, gorgeous Brazilian redwood flooring. Spacious LR, awesome dinette, lovely kitchen. Generous master w/bath access. Superb den/MF laundry. Huge family room w/walkout. Awesome bar, jetted tub, 2nd laundry area. Oversized yard, RV option. CA0052581 Asking $292,500 CAR E F R E E C O N D O L I F E ST Y L E … close to the u n i ve r s i t y. G! NEW LISTIN Bright, clean, well-maintained 2-bdrm. condo w/many stylish features and upgrades. A must see! CA0051212 Asking $171,400 COZY HOME CLOSE TO 2 SCHOOLS, D O W N TOWN CORE ... Mature area w/quiet surroundings. 1.5-storey w /3 bdrm., 2 baths, spacious eat-in kitchen, den and living space. One bdrm., 4-pce. bath down. 2 bdrm. up. Hi-E furnace, a/c, updated bsmt. windows. Single garage, generous 52’x130 R2A lot. Subject to probate. CA0048474 Asking $153,500 GORGEOUS, B R I G H T CONDO OVERL O O K I N G JUBILEE PARK! ... You’ll enjoy this worry free G ! lifestyle, no NEW LISTIN m a i n t e n a n c e condo in Park Place North. MF condo features 2 bdrm., 2 full baths. Close to shopping. Beautiful view of park, a must see! CA0051946 Asking $273,500 PERFECT FOR FIRST TIME BUYER OR INVESTORS!... New furnace, H20 tank, flooring windows. UCED ! and 3 bed, 1 bath PR ICE R ED home on large lot close to downtown conveniences. Asking $154,900 CA0023243 CLOSE TO M I R ROR L A K E , JUBILEE PARK! … Exc. location, zoned R3. Character 1.5-storey, 3 bdrm. home w/spacious LR/DR, MF laundry, 2 baths, lge. sunporch. 59’x120’ lot. Lots of potential! Asking $179,000 CA0049306

ACREAGES BEAUTIFUL ACREAGE SETTING – EXCELLENT FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY! ... Wow! 2.15 acres located in the City of Camrose by Creekview Subdivision, Stoney Creek Park and walking trails. This property offers an exceptional building site with a very private treed setting for future development. Lots of potential here! Asking $425,000 CA0014990

MULTI-FAMILY LOTS

GRANDVIEW AREA R2A LOT WITH EXCELLENT LOCATION! ... Wow! 56.7’x179’! Lots of potential for your next investment project! Excellent opportunity! Asking $159,900 CA0048418

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! ... Bare lot bordering 48th Avenue and 46th Street in Camrose. Close to schools, downtown. Zoned DC. Asking $150,000 CA0004722 TOWNHOUSE LOT WITH 4 SEPARATE TITLES ... backing onto park! Excellent location! Asking $223,900 CA298468 2.5 ACRES ZONED R3 AND MULTI-FAMILY ... Exceptional west end location across from huge park and playground, by west end amenities. Lots of potential with re-division options. Call now! CA298482

RESIDENTIAL LOTS HUSTLE PARK ... by huge playground and west end amenities! • 50 lots with alley access, starting from $82,900 • 20 cul-de-sac lots, starting from $103,900 SOUTHWEST MEADOWS ... by parks, playground and West End amenities! • 18 lots with alley access, from $78,500 • 17 large cul-de-sac lots, from $103,900 Call now for more information! EXCELLENT LOT TO BUILD YOUR NEW HOME ... offered at an extremely great price close to west end shopping. Asking $65,000 CA0048714

NEW LISTIN

QUIET COUNTRY LIVING W/CONVENIENT LOCATION … just 3 miles east of Hwy 21. Minutes to Hay Lakes. 4.15 acres, 3-bdrm., 2 bath bi-level home. 24’x25’ attached garage, 20’x30’ detached garage, pole shed, 2 additional sheds. Vacant and ready for immediate possession! Lots of opportunity to make it your own! CA0051273 Asking $300,000

WOW! PRIVATE ACREAGE WITH A PEACEFUL SETTING! … Just what you have been looking for! Only one km off pvmt. and close to Camrose! It’s the perfect retreat to enjoy a restful and relaxing lifestyle, you’ll love it! Impressive yard offers a beautiful 1584 sq. ft. modular home w/ exceptional setting! An excellent opportunity! Awesome country lifestyle! CA0051164 Asking $427,900

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KINGMAN – PRIME LOCATION! ... Large lot. Build your dream home on a quiet acreage-like setting. Only $40,000 CA0037971

ROSALIND EXCEPTIONAL 6-BDRM. BUNGALOW … a short drive from Camrose. Many upgrades and features incl. htd. and ins. 30’x30’ garage. A must see! You won’t be disappointed! Asking $219,900 CA0050456

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DAYSLAND PERFECT 5-BDRM. FAMILY HOME! ... Custom cabinets, lge. kitchen/dining, MF laundry, fully fin. bsmt. Lge. lot, single attached garage. Substantially reno’d. Call today for additional info. Asking $270,000 CA0046897

GORGEOUS 1518 SQ. FT. RAISED BUNGALOW ON 0.86 ACRES ... with 24’x40’ shop. Hardwood flooring, granite counters, vinyl windows, a/c, 2 gas FP, MF laundry + more! 4 bdrm. up, 3-pce. en suite in master, 2 additional baths. Fin. bsmt. features in-floor heat, 9’ ceilings, huge living area. 10 GPM well, wraparound deck w/hot tub, fruit trees, great yard space. 20’x40’ shop w/10’ door. 220 power and gas RI. Kids are bussed to new Bawlf School! Possession early 2015. CA0049209 Asking $332,500 FERINTOSH ... Charming 1-bdrm. home w/fire pit, deck, pr ivate yard, garage. Many recent upgrades for very inexpensive living. Great starter home, summer/winter retreat, in-between or retirement place/community. Only $99,000 CA0045645

FARMS 150.75 ACRES – EXC. BLDG. SITE! ... Exc. opportunity, location w/property bordering east side of Poe community, only 0.25 mi. from Hwy 14. Power, 40’x60’ machine shop, Edmonton water avail. 55 arable acres, balance in native pasture, 3 dugouts, fenced. Build your getaway and enjoy the country lifestyle. Asking $279,900 CA0044241

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80 ACSUPERB WOW! BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW, COUNTRY SETTING! ... Exceptional property w/80.6 acres only 2 miles from pavement. Custom built 1452 sq. ft. rancher built in 2013. Bright open plan, vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, cedar ceilings/walls. Awesome country kitchen, lovely LR, spacious master, en suite, MF laundry, exc. bsmt. dev. w/huge family room. Attached 28’x33’ htd. garage, 12’’x1x16’ man cave/office, superb 15.5’x24’ greenhouse and more! Fenced w/71 acres in hay land. Lots of room to grow! A peaceful, relaxing lifestyle! Ask $779,900 CA0046813 HALF SECTION! ... 318.97 acres only one mile south of Coal Creek Golf Resort and Black Nugget Lake Campground. 0.5 mile off oiled road. 290 arable acres. Good potential bldg. site. Services readily available. Surface lease $1950/yr. Three metal bins. Wanting to expand or build your own home, take a look! Asking $975,000 CA0047001

INVESTMENTS G! SOLDNEW LISTIN

DUAL INCOME PRODUCING SIDE-BY-SIDE BUNGALOW DUPLEX ... wi CA0050776 Asking $349,500

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16.73 ACRES WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF CAMROSE ... Over 1500 sq. ft. featuring hardwood/tile floors, granite/quartz counters, quality construction + more. Stunning kitchen w/white cabinetry, gas stove, centre island, computer desk, plenty of storage, prep space. Cozy living space w/gas FP. Gorgeous master w/5-pce. en suite, dual vanities, jet tub, enclosed shower. Dev. bsmt., infloor heat, media room, 2 bdrm., 4-pce. bath, laundry room, office/5th bdrm. Beautiful outdoor living w/low maint. decking, BI gas BBQ, covered veranda, above ground pool w/attachments, landscaped fenced back yard. Triple 32’x37’ attached garage, 40’x60’ shop, both with infloor heat! What a lifestyle! CA0031799 Asking $799,500

COMMERCIAL LOT EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY, MAIN STREET CAMROSE! ... Vacant lot zoned C1. Call for details! Asking $89,000 CA0052828

FANTASTIC TURN KEY REVENUE PROPERTY! ... Full duplex includes two 1050 sq. ft. units equally equipped w/3 bdrm., one bath on upper, eat-in kitchen, comfy LR on lower floor. Great central location. Excellent tenants in place! Asking $342,000 CA0050002

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EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! ... Bi-level! Asking $439,000 CA0039847

We offer Multiple Listing Service

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FOR LEASE BRAND N E W STATE! O F -T H E 3 OPTIONS A R T BUILDING – EXCEPTIONAL BUSINESS LOCATION! ... Wow! Outstanding energy efficient designed bldg. w/exc. presentation, superior site plan, low operating costs. High visibility, easy customer access. Two front retail/reception/office areas. 1206 sq. ft. and 1079 sq. ft. Awesome 3001 sq. ft. bay can be combined. 14’x14’ and 18’x16’ OH doors, floor sumps, 21’ high ceilings. Exc. site plan, all paved, fenced. Outstanding place for your business! CA0032126

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Starting from $469,000

• Luxurious bungalow villas • Lock and leave lifestyle • Walkout basement • Backing onto park • Oversized garages • New and exciting lifestyle • French Country and Provincial designs • Beautifully finished and well appointed • Quality and craftsmanship • Personalize, engage your creativity

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