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Leslie Lindballe (left) will be one of the performers on Main Street and Tara Szott will be offering several free art workshops during the First Annual Street Performers’ Festival.
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A variety of merchandise and services: Farm equipment and supplies, auctions, vehicles, homes, clothing, real estate, communications, entertainment, finance, home furnishings, health, and more!
News Features… Donalda & District Museum Society receives $1,000 from Battle River Community Foundation. . . . . 2 County supports direction of Battle River Rural Electrification Association. . . 3 Armena Community Market has something for everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Alberta Culture Days began in 2008 as Alberta Arts Day, a one-day event to recognize the value of Alberta’s arts and cultural communities. Since then, it has expanded into a vibrant, three-day, province-wide celebration that has helped inspire the creation of Culture Days - to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. Alberta Culture Days 2015, held September 25 to 27, will continue to encourage all Albertans to experience how culture contributes to a prosperous, vibrant society. As part of the three-day event the Camrose Arts Society will be hosting its 1st Annual
Street Performers’ Festival Saturday, September 26, 11 am to 5 pm
This will be part of the already popular Scarecrow Festival Family Fun Day. Over a dozen street performers will be showcasing their talents on Main Street. Workshops for children and adults, art exhibits, a scavenger hunt, kids’ zone, vendors and a free concert at the Bailey will be some of the exciting activities and events offered for all ages! For more information on the full schedule of events go to www.camroseartssociety.ca or phone 780-672-9949.
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Battle River Community Foundation ambassador Karin Naslund presented a cheque to Donalda and District Museum Society chair Darlene Tantrum and museum manager Kasheen Clauson.
The Battle River Community Foundation has granted $1,000 to the Donalda and District Museum Society. The grant is awarded from income earned by the Donalda and District Museum Fund. The fund, started in 2008, is designated to support the Donalda and District Museum, which features a collection of lamps. The Battle River Com-
munity Foundation exists to support projects, such as this, in East Central Alberta which benefit communities and have a positive impact on the future. Grants from the Battle River Community Foundation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations which have created endowment funds. The principal of these endow-
ment funds is kept intact and the income is made available annually to support local projects and organizations in accordance with the wishes of the donors. Since it was founded in 1995 the Battle River Community Foundation has granted over $2,900,000 to support community programs such as the Donalda and District Museum Society.
80 ACRES ON PAVEMENT der trailer NORTH OF BAWLF – older e,, newer n we E 40x60x16 xR 60x16 0E16 hC op Ewith wiD two home, 40x60x16 shop DU C I IC R P PR head e d doors ead d overhead andd concrete floor. $360,000. S-80
11 QUARTERS OF GRAINLAND – south of High Prairie, AB with 1,100 acres cultivated and more could be cleared. 1,850 sq. ft. modular home. Great farm or investment opportunity. S-76
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County supports REA direction By Murray Green
Camrose County councillors received an update on the Battle River Rural Electrification Association (BRREA) Sept. 8. The BRREA had a good year, but its growth has gone into remission because of its inability to bid on contract services for new projects,” said BRREA general manager Colleen Musselman, in her presentation to council. The BRREA is facing challenges that are at least as difficult as those faced by the pioneers in 1949 who came together to build a network of power lines. “If we stay the way we are we will survive for a while, but you are going to see rates change in about 10 years and you are going to see your organization change because you are going to have lower revenues and higher costs,” said Musselman. “The BRREA is continuing to pursue new legislation with the current provincial government that would give
it the exclusive right to serve all new members within its geographic area. “Right now, we can only provide rural electrification; and that is it. There are so many more opportunities where we could help with rural economic and social issues in our community. We work with FortisAlberta, but we have a contract to follow that ties us from working on new projects.” BRREA employs 47 people across 13 counties, who spend time giving back to their communities, does free public safety presentations to fire department and EMS personnel, coordinates projects with counties to manage vegetation and has given out more than $39,000 in scholarships. The BRREA policy for the last 18 years has been to purchase what it needs from the communities it serves. “Last year we spent $4.9 million in the communities we serve,” said Musselman. “Where we couldn’t put it back directly into the com-
munity, we put $14.7 million additional into the province.” BRREA members paid on the average about $924 less for power. The BRREA scored very well against the rest of the industry in terms of overall efficiency. A survey completed by a Calgary company showed that 95 per cent of respondents felt BRREA employees were helpful and courteous and that 97 per cent of respondents felt that the BRREA has a good reputation in the community. The Camrose to Drumheller region has the lowest growth at 0.8 per cent and the highest demographics for those 65 plus, which limits employment. “We try to set up business plans 15 to 20 years in advance. With lower revenue and higher costs, we need to make changes in the next couple of years to stay competitive,” said Musselman. Continued on page 7
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In response to numerous calls to the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) Ag-Info Centre about options for alternative use of crops, a new category has been created under hay and pasture listings on the department’s web page. “Called Standing Annual Crop, the new category gives producers the option to list their crops for alternative uses so they can be salvaged for much needed livestock feed this year,” said Ted Nibourg, farm business management specialist. “The alternative uses can include grazing, greenfeed or silage. This year’s dry conditions in parts of the province, along with recent hail storms, have resulted in crops either failing to make it to the bin or having such a wide range of maturity that it is virtually impossible to make grade.” The Standing Annual Crop listing can be found under the General Store heading on AF’s web page and then clicking on Alberta Hay and Pasture Directory. You can either list your crop using the on-line method by clicking on the Post Listing tab or calling the Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276). Be sure to check our guidelines link found on the main Hay, Straw and Pasture Listings page before submitting your post. Resource agents at the Ag-Info Centre can assist you in submitting your listing in the proper format.
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Acreage Auction Sale for Seb and Vera Stang
Auctioneer’s Note: We are selling the following listed items unreserved to the highest bidder. Seb and Vera have moved to Camrose and are in the process of selling this acreage and these items do not fit in their new location so are being liquidated. *Note to Buyers: All items must be removed within one week of sale. Vehicles: 1978 Chevrolet Cheyenne 1/2 Ton Short Box Pickup, 350 Automatic, Sunroof, Approx. 40,000 km on rebuilt motor, new Master Brake cylinder, dark green daily runner, real nice little vintage truck Tractor: John Deere 3010 Diesel Tractor w/cab and 60 front end loader, 3-pt. hitch, new seat and 4088 hours showing
contents; Extension Ladder; Wrenches; Sockets; Hose Caddy and Hose; Cream Can; Stepladder; Leg Vise; Welding Table; King Canada 12” Planer; Wire Stretcher; Garden Tools; Artificial Brick for front of Building Plumbing: Bell and Gosset Model 80BF Motor with Pump 3 Inch 90 Gallons/ Minute 60 Feet Ahead 1800 RPM 3HP, 3 Phase WEG Motor 230/460 Volt 3HP Bell and Gosset Model 80-BF, Optim 3 Hp Motor 3”, Leeson Motor, 208/230/460 1800 RPM TEFC Frame 182T 1-1/8 Shaft, Baltimore Air Coil Pump 45 Gal/Min, Magnetek 200/230/460 3450 RPM 1/2 HP 3 Phase Type SC Cat#H283, 2” Black Iron Pipe, Myers Jet Pump HJ33S/K 1/3 HP General Electric 115 Volt 3450 RPM, 3” Honeywell 120 Volt Motorized Damper, 3” Butterfly Valves x 8, 3” Flow Strainer x 2, Carrier Hot Water Heaters/Air Conditioner (from a hotel), good working order
Equipment: 10’ Cultivator With Harrows; Case Double Disc 12” w/Hyd. Ram; John Deere 7-Bottom Plow w/Accumulator (Not Working); John Deere 680 83” Rototiller 3-pt. Hitch (Serial M00680X010163); John Deere MX6 Rotary Cutter Mower 3-pt. hitch 72” (Serial W00MX6X004890) Furniture: Oak Table and 6 Chairs, Oak Bedroom Suite, Vintage Bedroom Suite, Lawn and Garden: John Deere LX 178 La-Z-Boy Reclining Chesterfield and 2 38” Riding Lawn Mower Mulcher and Recliner Chairs, Electric Fireplace, Twin Rear Bagger; John Deere 314 Garden Beds, Double Beds, End Tables, Patio Tractor with Front Sweeper; Agrifab Table and Resin Chairs 38” Lawn Sweep; Front Mount 2-Wheel Swath Turner; Small Pull-Behind Rake; Building: Reclaimed Lumber from Small Pull-Behind Aerator; John Deere 80 Corrals, Quantity of Posts, Bricks, Garden Wagon; Bale Speer that attaches Overhead Doors, Plastic Pipe, Barbed to bucket on tractor; Stihl FS 38 Gas Wire, Quantity of Fire Alarm Bells
Sale items are subject to additions and Tools and Misc.: Brand New 5-Ton deletions. Terms for this sale are cash Pallet Jack; Campbell Hausfield Air or cheque. Sale conducted by Compressor; Honda GX25 Gas Cultivator; Table Saw; Planer; Shop Vac; Jack All KELLERT AUCTION SERVICE Jack; Hand Post Hole Auger; Logging For more information or to book a household, Chains; Grain Sampler; Auger Safety estate, receivership, acreage or farm sale End; Small Hopper; Bug Zapper; Glue Call Ben at 780-307-3251 or Len at 780-954-2494 Gun; Gear Puller; Triplex 1-1/2 Ton Chain or Email: kellertauctionservice@shaw.ca Hoist; Battery Charger; Toolboxes w/ Grass Trimmer
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“With less farm operations, our growth is very stymied. We need to expand our market share to businesses, rather than just the rural farms.” Musselman said that everyone has to work together to make changes. That starts with government changes. “I move that Camrose County send a letter of support of the Battle River REA to the Alberta government in support of amendments to legislation to allow the REAs to serve all new members within their geographic service areas,” said councillor
Jack Lyle. The motion was carried. “I move that council direct administration to draft a resolution, to be taken to the AAMDC (Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties) to request that the provincial government amend legislation to allow for the REAs to expand services to all new members within their geographic service areas,” said councillor Trevor Miller. That motion was carried as well. Council encouraged Musselman to make a presentation to all 13 counties.
RCMP respond to calls September 5
A complaint was received from the area of Township Road 473 and Highway 21 about a vehicle being stolen from a resident’s garage. The vehicle was later recovered in Edmonton. September 6
RCMP responded to a call for assistance from EMS where a vehicle was on fire on Highway 26. No injuries were sustained and it was determined that the driver was under the influence of narcotics and was charged accordingly. September 11
A call was received from a county resident about a
possible break and enter in progress. The caller could hear footsteps in the house, but was home alone. RCMP attended the location and did a thorough check of the residence. No evidence of a break and enter was found. September 12
RCMP assisted a family in the county with a domestic disturbance and is working closely with the family to ensure they receive all assistance necessary. RCMP also responded to six dangerous driving complaints, two 911 hang ups, four false alarms and five animal related collisions.
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County exits from commission By Murray Green
Camrose County wants out of the Shirley McClellan Regional Water Services Commission. High yearly financial commitments with little to show in return led to a notice to withdraw from the Shirley McClellan Regional Water Services Commission by the counties of Camrose and Lacombe. So far Camrose County has invested about $127,347 into the commission in the form of administration and debenture costs to provide water systems to various locations within the SMRWSC, other than Camrose County. The commission suggested that Camrose County would stay a member until Dec. 31, 2016. By then, Camrose County estimates it will have contributed $263,394 into the SMRWSC. County administrator Paul King informed council that the County pays about $35,000 a year. However, the amount is expected to go up next year. “I move that Camrose County send a letter to the Shirley McClellan Regional Water Services Commission indicating that the terms and conditions for the withdrawal of Camrose County from the SMRWSC are acceptable as
follows: the date of the withdrawal to be effective Dec. 31 (2015); Camrose County will be responsible for payment of the proportionate share of board and manager costs for 2015 and 2016; Camrose County will be responsible for payment of its proportionate share of debenture for 2015 and will have no further obligation for debenture payments; Camrose County will forego any and all claims to equity in the SMRWSC; Camrose County will forego any and all claim to 624,554 cubic meters per year of water allocation; Camrose County will forego any claim or expectation for the SMRWSC to provide water service to the Camrose County; Camrose County will not continue to participate in and hold a seat on the board effective immediately; Camrose County will grant SMRWSC permission to locate waterline infrastructure within county road right of ways as is required by the commission in order to route a water transmission line to provide water service to either, or both the Village of Bawlf and Village of Rosalind,” said councillor Jack Lyle. The motion was carried. Camrose County is of the opinion that as a result of its withdrawal the financial bur-
den placed on the SMRWSC to provide the North Shore line to Pelican Point has been eliminated and that contributions are more than adequate compensation for services to date. Camrose County believes it has no further obligations to provide financial assistance past the final date of Dec. 31, 2015. A report prepared by Robert Jenkins and commissioned by SMRWSC indicates the financial impact on the withdrawal of Camrose County would be minimal. It was discussed in great detail at the commission since last February. Commission administration spoke on its perspective of the request to withdraw as it pertains to an interpretation of such a request. The counties of Camrose and Lacombe gave a brief on their reasons for wishing to withdraw from the SMRWSC and all members were given the chance to ask questions of administration and of each member municipality. Commission administration was directed to prepare a brief on financial implications and legal perspectives of the request to withdraw. This was sent out to all members and brought to the agenda on April 22 for further discussion and direction of the board.
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VILLAGE OF BAWLF
Full-time Public Works, Water and Wastewater Person
The Village of Bawlf is accepting applications for a fulltime Public Works, Water and Wastewater Person. The main responsibility of this position is the general maintenance of village facilities and infrastructure, maintaining roadways, buildings and parkland and maintaining water, sewer and lagoon systems. If the candidate does not already hold certification in the Small Water and Wastewater Systems, then the incumbent will be required to work towards acquiring certification within the appropriate time frame. Basic training would be provided by the current water and sewer operator. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: • Willing and able to learn the water treatment plant and sewer lift station operational systems • Willing and able to learn the daily procedures of testing and treating the well water • Document meter readings at the water treatment plant and the sewer lift station on occasional weekends • Participate in all public works projects • Monitoring and repairing the main water and sewer lines • Seasonal flushing of the sewer lines • Operation of the sewer lift station and wastewater lagoon • Maintain village roadways and repair potholes • Snow removal • Maintain grass around the Village (including Jubilee Park and the cemetery) • Operate and maintain equipment (bobcat, tractor, mowers, etc.) • Assist with the preparation of operating and capital budgets • Supervise seasonal public works staff when required • Complete necessary office work as required • Other maintenance or public works projects as assigned by the Village Manager. It is anticipated that the duties of this position may expand over time • Must follow the Occupational Health & Safety Procedures Regular work hours will be Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm but can fluctuate depending on time of year. There may be occasional evening and weekend work. The successful candidate will have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, an acceptable driver’s abstract and will pass an RCMP security clearance check. Applications, along with hourly wage expectations, will be accepted until October 16, 2015 and may be mailed, faxed, emailed or dropped off at: Village of Bawlf, Attention: CAO 203 Hanson Street, Box 40, Bawlf, Alberta T0B 0J0 Fax: 780-373-3798 Email: tmstewart@bawlf.com For more information, please call the Village Office at 780-373-3797.
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The COUNTRY BOOSTER, September 22, 2015 – Page 10
Something for everyone at community market
With musical entertainment, a concession with homemade pie and display tables featuring everything from rugs and vegetables to pottery and honey the annual Armena Community Market at Scandia Lutheran Church Sept. 7 had something for everyone. Photos clockwise from top left. Keith Lyseng gets ready to sample a piece of homemade pie. Margaret and Doug Lyseng, owners of Maplewood Acres Market Garden and Greenhouse attracted customers with a wide assortment of fresh vegetables. Bill Webster showed the different things he could make using horseshoes. Pretty Hill Pottery owner Cheryl Domes with some of her beautiful creations. Lowell Befus didn’t have to do much selling to get people interested in his Goodness Bee Honey. Janine Carroll gave a presentation on the history of the Armena area.
The COUNTRY BOOSTER, September 22, 2015 – Page 11
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