December 1, 2015 Camrose Booster

2014

Vol. LXIV, No. 1

48 pages

December 1, 2015

Inside Christmas Gift Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13 Entertainment and Dining. . . . . . . . 18-21 Auto Classifieds and On-the-Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-27 Who Can I Count On . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 Obituaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-45

Real Estate

Re/Max River City . . . . . . . . Page 17 Linview Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 33 Central Agencies. . . . . . . . . . Page 48

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Charity Check Stop Saturday, December 5

Camrose Police Service Const. John Fernhout, Camrose RCMP Const. Larry Leroux, and Camrose and District Victim Services board member Scott Berkholtz ask the community to support the annual Charity Check Stop on Dec. 5 along the 48 Avenue service road in front of Camrose Licence and Registry from noon until 4 p.m.

Police will be stopping motorists to collect toy donations for the Camrose Kinette Club’s Silent Santa, items for the Camrose Neighbor Aid Center food bank, or cash for the Camrose and District Victim Services. You can donate funds to Silent Santa and the food bank by clearly marking your request on the envelope.

Tax deductible receipts will be provided to donors for monetary contributions of $25 or greater.

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Cpl. K-9, the Camrose Police Service mascot, Safety Bear, the Camrose RCMP mascot, and Santa Claus will be on hand to provide friendly greetings.

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Always better – always better read

Refugee committee prepared to work with government. 4

14 Lovsin adjusting to new experiences with Kodiaks. . . . . 22 Railway Station holding Cookie Walk Dec. 5. . . . . . . . . . .

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Parked trailer entered during the night sometime during the night and a satellite radio receiver was stolen from inside. It is believed that the suspect(s) had attempted to enter several other parked vehicles in the area. The matters are still being investigated.

A license plate was reported stolen off a parked vehicle in the area of 65 Street and the 4700 block.

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Canada opening doors to refugees Canada is working with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to identify people in Jordan and Lebanon where there is an extensive list of registered refugees.

In an effort to minimize security risks and provide a new home for vulnerable refugees, Canada has asked the UNHCR to prioritize vulnerable refugees who are a low security risk, such as women at risk and complete families. This is consistent with Canada’s overall approach to refugee resettlement.

As refugees in Jordan and Lebanon are identified, the UNHCR will be contacting them by SMS (text message) to determine if they are interested in being resettled to Canada.

Those who express interest will be referred to Canadian officials for processing, following a confirmation of their identity by the UNHCR using an iris scan.

Canada continues to work with the Government of Turkey, where refugees are registered with the state and not the UNHCR, on a similar process.

The government also has several thousand applications in processing for privately sponsored refugees (PSRs) and government-assisted refugees (GARs).

Security and health screening

Each Syrian refugee will undergo a robust, multi-layered screening.

Interested refugees will be scheduled for processing in dedicated visa offices in Amman and Beirut. Visa processing capacity will also be enhanced in Turkey.

Approximately 500 officials, including temporary visa officers, are being deployed to staff these offices.

An interview will be scheduled with professional, experienced visa officers who will collect information to facilitate issuing visas. Not all applicants interviewed will be selected as part of this initiative but their application may be reconsidered in the future.

Immigration processing will be completed overseas. This includes full immigration medical examination, including screening for communicable diseases such as tuberculosis.

Security screening will include collecting biographical information, and biometrics, such as fingerprints and digital photos, which will be checked against immigration, law enforcement and security databases.

Upon completion of the screening, refugees will be given permanent resident visas and preparations will be made for their transportation to Canada.

Beginning in December, transportation via privately chartered aircraft, with military aircraft assisting if needed, will be organized to help bring refugees to Canada.

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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Daniel Lang and Charlotte Galenza browsed through a selection of gift ideas displayed at the Grateful Grannies Christmas Market held Nov. 21 at the Bailey Theatre.

Refugee committee prepared to work with government

By Dan Jensen The newly formed Camrose Refugee Coordinating Committee is prepared to support up to 10 government-sponsored refugees with housing, education, health, public relations, fundraising and employment.

“We have opportunities here to reach out to others,” said chair Erhard Pinno at the committee’s organizational meeting Nov. 25. “It will require that we give some of our time but there are quite a few of us in the retirement phase of our lives and we can (sometimes) be available at a moment’s notice.”

The Bethany Group would be able to accommodate the refugee families on an interim basis in the now decommissioned Stoney Creek Lodge.

“The people who are coming to the resettlement areas (in Alberta) need a stable home pretty quickly and if we use Stoney Creek our aim would be to get them into permanent housing quickly,” said The Bethany Group president Denis Beesley.

“We have a big kitchen there and we could very

quickly bring in food for them from the other lodge.”

Important role The Bethany Group, which operates housing assets and housing programs on behalf of the government (the ministry of seniors in particular), is expecting to play a big role in resettling some of the 2,500 refugees that will be coming to Red Deer, Edmonton, Calgary, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge.

“We operate the Red Deer Housing authority, which has many of the housing programs in the City of Red Deer,” said Beesley.

“That is how we became involved and started understanding some of the issues that government was facing.”

The agency that would mostly be responsible for the refugees in the Edmonton and Red Deer areas is Catholic Social Services.

“We (Bethany Group) have a list of the landlords which we can give to agencies such as Catholic Social Services which would resettle the families within the housing available,” said Beesley.

Funding concerns The provincial govern-

Committee needs volunteers Lori Larsen

The general concensus at the meeting held on Nov. 25 to determine not only interest but commitment to Camrose playing a role in assisting government sponsored refugees was overwhelmingly yes.

However, there are many uncertainties surrounding what that role could or would be at this juncture .

Camrose Refugee Coordinating Committee, chairman Erhard Pinno expressed there is an urgency for volunteers on sub-committees.

Having all committees filled and ready to go at a moments notice would be the ultimate goal.

There is no denying support is there so the next step is ensuring the committees are up and running should Camrose be selected to take one or more of the refugee families.

ment is of the opinion that there is enough availability in the private market to settle 500 families but has concerns that the $780 allocation per family from the federal government isn’t enough to cover rent, let alone other expenses.

“Alberta Seniors was strongly suggesting to the federal government that the money is not enough to pay the rent in most of the communities,” said Beesley.

“The province may wish to cover the shortfall between

the federal dollars available to the refugee families to access the market but that hasn’t been decided. It is too much to expect the local service agencies and volunteer groups to cover those type of expenses, especially with the volume of people and families who will be coming.”

Wait lists Beesley questioned what accepting refugees would do for the wait lists for affordable type housing, which in some communities are already quite lengthy.

He added that while the landlords in Red Deer are willing to help out with the refugees, they are concerned with what happens to (the refugees) after a year’s time when all the supports are no longer available.

“They don’t want to be made out as the bad guys and having to start evicting people.”

Reduced pressure The willingness of the Camrose Refugee Coordinating Committee to take government sponsored refugees would take the pressure off Catholic Social Services to find the necessary homes.

“I feel if they come to Camrose they would stay in Camrose,” said Beesley.

“It would be a great home for people. They would be able to live and integrate into a community that could maybe support them better than some of the bigger communities.”

Pinno said Catholic Social Services would probably be happy to send Camrose ten refugee families knowing that they would receive a high level of care.

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They were successful on both counts. They gave Camrose consumers a lower-cost choice when it came to electricity retailers and they provided much-needed funds to the Camrose offices of the Battle River Watershed Alliance, Habitat for Humanity and the Canadian Mental Health Association. The Camrose Open Door was recently added as one of the four designated charitable groups Camrose Energy customers can choose as a donation recipient. Ten per cent of Camrose Energy’s profits are given to one of these four charities, as chosen by the company’s customers.

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Russell and Denise also recently announced they are now a retailer of natural gas, as well as power. Now Camrose residents can have their natural gas and electricity bills go through Camrose Energy and also help local charitable groups through the Community Alliance Program. It’s truly a win-win situation for Camrosians who choose Camrose Energy.

“The last three years have been exciting and fulfilling,” says Denise. “Starting a new venture and seeing so many people respond to the idea of changing their energy retailer to someone local was rewarding. We’re looking forward to continuing to serve consumers while helping Camrose nonprofit organizations.”

If you would like to learn more, please contact Denise or visit www.camroseengergy.com.

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OVER THE NET

Tim MacKay, right, of the Camrose Composite High School Trojans volleyball team, sends the ball over the net during action at the annual home tournament.

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Philanthropy is a marvelous quality that each of us has inside. It’s a generosity of spirit, a desire to help, and a firm belief that you can make a real difference in your community regardless of how much or how little you have to give.

Kirk Laird has the spirit. He is shown in conversation with David Ofrim, Secretary of the BRCF, explaining why he chooses to give back to his community through the Foundation.

Kirk likes the fact that the Foundation is local and that it funds local initiatives. In 2010, Kirk’s parents established the Laird Family Fund. Proceeds from the fund are directed to the City “Silent Sponsor Program.” This program enables youth, who are experiencing financial barriers, to participate in minor sports programs. In the last cycle, the

Laird Family Fund delivered $1,000 to this worthwhile program. It is with love and respect for his parents, and agreement with the cause, that Kirk continues to contribute to the family fund.

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Police respond to burglary Shortly after 6 a.m. on Oct. 26 members of the Camrose Police Service responded to a burglary alarm at the LaScala Jewellers located in downtown Camrose. Upon arriving at the scene it was determined that a vehicle had backed into the front window of the business and a lone subject had entered the store, stole a number of jewelry products and fled the scene.

The investigation led to the development of a suspect and the subsequent arrest of a 34-year-old male in conjunction with the crime.

Police conducted a search warrant on the male’s residence and searched a rural location east of Camrose where the majority of the stolen jewelry was recovered along with a loaded firearm.

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‘Good Buy to Hunger’ grocery bags are packed with nutritious choices and delivered to the food bank by Co-op staff after being purchased by generous customers.

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REFLECTIONS

by Bonnie Hutchinson Another Black Friday

Last weekend of Black Friday specials reminded me of a Black Friday that shaped the history of The Camrose Booster. *** When my dad, Bill Fowler, got the germ of an idea to begin a weekly paper that would be distributed to all households, it was radical. He talked to local businesses, selling the idea that if they purchased advertisements in the paper, their message would go to every household. Several businesses pledged to purchase ads for the first month of The Camrose Booster’s publication.

Our family of two adults and four children didn’t have extra money. The new business would have start-up expenses for staff, supplies and equipment before the first issue came out. It would be weeks before the first income arrived in the form of payments for advertisements.

My dad went to banks to get financing for the new venture. He showed them the advertiser commitments and his cash flow predictions. No matter how enthusiastic he or the advertisers were, banks weren’t impressed. They needed more security before they would consider any form of financing.

Eventually one bank agreed to provide a “line of credit” based on a percentage of receivables, the amount of money that advertisers owed the Booster at any given time. For the first few years, the Booster generated enough revenue to cover expenses but the money coming in arrived after the expenses happened. That line of credit was the lifeline to keep operating. *** Before the Booster began, my parents had ended a business partnership. That ending created a large tax bill. (My mom said, “We were naïve and didn’t know to plan for this.”)

All their money was plowed into the fledgling business. At any given moment, the receivables might be greater than expenses, but cash was not in hand. My parents simply did not have the cash to pay the tax bill.

Dad went to Edmonton to speak with a federal tax official, explaining the situation and offering a payment plan. As my dad told the story, the tax person leaned back in his chair and said, “Frankly Mr. Fowler, I couldn’t care less.” My dad left post-dated cheques to cover the tax but went away feeling uneasy.

A few weeks later, on a Friday, my dad went on his regular sales calls, selling ads to local businesses. At the first place, the business owner asked Dad about a letter the business had received from the federal tax department. The letter stated that if the business owed money to the Camrose Booster, they should not pay the Booster but instead should send the money directly to the tax department.

Dad was stunned. In his next few calls he learned that all the Booster’s customers – all the advertisers – had received the same letter from the federal tax department.

That was Black Friday. The tax letters meant the Booster had no receivables and therefore no line of credit on which to operate. As my mom said, “We were done.” *** Sometime later, my dad got a phone call from one of the business owners asking him to come down to the store.

When Dad arrived, a cluster of business owners and managers – all Booster advertisers – were there. “We’re going to the bank.”

The group walked over to the bank. In the manager’s office, they said something like, “We understand Bill has a problem with the tax department. We would like you to loan him the money to pay the tax bill. Just tell us how many signatures you need to cover the loan and we’ll sign.” *** I did not hear this story until I was an adult. My mom said that when Dad came home and told her what happened, it was the first time he’d ever seen her cry. *** The name, The Camrose Booster, reflects its purpose – to boost local businesses and boost the community. After Black Friday, my parents were even more passionate boosters of our community. Those roots profoundly affected the paper and The Camrose Booster is proud to be The Home Team Paper. *** 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 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.

Remove the barricades

I agree with Mike Enright’s letter. I am wondering about the survey the City had regarding the barriers on Grand Avenue. I would have responded that I want them removed if I’d known about the survey. Maybe the City should ask for citizens’ input again on this issue and this time, put the site on the front

page of The Booster so people are aware of it.

I do not want my taxes to fund the Lougheed Centre – I never supported that project to begin with. We definitely need an overpass as Mike suggests – I would rather my tax dollars go toward something that is needed rather than a “nice to have” project, which is what I think of the Lougheed Centre.

Cheryl Grundberg, Camrose

Earth Rangers create chemistry

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Ècole Sifton School student Ella Boyd, left, watches Erin Lowe and Landon Scharf filter kool-aid with soil during a science experiment. The students in the class of Grade 5 teacher Michelle Broekhuizen learned about how valuable soil is in providing food for the world.

By Murray Green BASF and Earth Rangers helped Ècole Sifton school students learn about science and agriculture with a hands-on chemistry program Nov. 4.

The program was designed for students in Grades 4 through 6, for schools across Canada.

Since 2013, the program has reached more than 2,500 students in Canada and has expanded into additional communities with an agriculturefocused workshop.

“We help the students learn about the different properties of soil and about the filtration power they have as well,” said Earth Ranger Chris Gill. “As more people populate the planet there is less soil to go around. We want the students to be aware of that crisis. We want them to make smarter choices on how to use soil.”

The program is engaging students in 30 Canadian classrooms.

“We use an apple to show how much of the earth is dedicated to grow-

ing food. It is a surprisingly small portion and we use an apple to demonstrate that,” said Gill. “We use juice to show how the filtration process works and how it separates the colours. This relates to issues such as acid rain.

Soil is a natural filter.”

The 45-minute session, entitled We Dig Soil, includes an Earth as an Apple demonstration to illustrate the amount of land available for agriculture, as well as a fun hands-on activity to illustrate how soil acts as a filter. Participants received a BASF backpack including safety goggles, an apron and a farming activity placement.

“Earth Rangers educate children on the importance of maintaining healthy environments where they live. Rural communities have a strong connection to agriculture, so delivering BASF Kids’ Lab to these students provides an excellent opportunity to educate children about the science behind agriculture and the impor-

tant role it plays in our natural world,” said Peter Kendall, executive director, Earth Rangers.

Established at BASF’s global headquarters in Germany in 1997, Kids’ Lab invites children to explore the world of chemistry through safe and fun experiments designed to foster an interest in science-related hobbies and, eventually, explore its career possibilities. Over the years, the program has been delivered successfully in more than 16 countries worldwide.

“Since bringing the program to Canada, we’ve received very positive feedback from both students and educators,” said Ron Kehler, business director, BASF Canada. “Programs like Kids’ Lab are important to the agriculture industry as they help children connect how food is produced on the farm for us to eat at home. This year we’ve invited growers to attend some of the labs to help grow that connection.”

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Crafters are always busy during the holidays. Research shows that, today, people are making more Christmas decorations for their own use first, and as gifts a close second.

Wreath-making is extremely popular because you can achieve beautiful results using simple, readily available products.

One easy-to-make, yet totally unique wreath is made with personal mementos. Just collect small treasures from shelves and hidden-away boxes to display on your “Wreath of Memories.” Choose among tiny framed photos, small teddy bears, ornaments, shells, tiny sachet bags, bells, dried roses, little birds, single earrings, small wooden animals, Christmas stickers, lucky pennies, painted eggs, gold lockets, small china figures, berries, little baskets and tiny wrapped boxes.

Start with one 30-inch artificial pine wreath, 60 small mementos, 20 small four-loop bows – each made with different ribbon, four yards of red wired beads and a glue gun with glue sticks. (If you don’t have a glue gun, mementos and ribbons can also be wired to the wreath.)

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By Lori Larsen Camrose Church of God is inviting the public to a giveaway of unused or slightly used items on Dec. 12.

Doors will open at 9 a.m. for anyone who wishes to come in and browse and take, free of charge, any of a variety of items that could be used as gifts or for personal need or enjoyment.

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hardships experienced by some people especially during the holiday season, so offering this service is their way of reaching out and lending a helping hand.

“Our hope is to provide a warm, festive atmosphere for people to enjoy some coffee and refreshments and maybe find a treasure or two that they can use themselves or share as a gift. We know there have been job layoffs this fall in Camrose

and gift giving may be extra hard for some folks. This is just one small way we might be able to ease the burden,” states Pastor Brian Krushel.

Donations of any unused or slightly used items for the gift market would be graciously accepted.

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Poinsettias can last well after the Christmas season with proper care Poinsettias can thrive during the holiday season and even last long after the holidays have come and gone.

Poinsettias are native to Mexico and Central America. Aztecs called the plant cuetlaxochitl. The flowers of the poinsettia are actually the yellow blooms at the middle of the bright red or white bracts that form on the plant. Perhaps due to the bright red of the bracts, the

plant quickly became a popular Christmas plant.

It’s important to note that poinsettias grow in a warm climate and therefore must be kept in tropical conditions to ensure the plant’s health. Furthermore, poinsettias bloom in response to shortening daylight hours.

That means they will need ample darkness each night in order to simulate the dark nights of short, winter days.

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While many poinsettia plants are discarded after the holiday season, these plants can actually be cut back and saved for next season. Trimming back any remaining leaves and continuing to care for the plant by keeping it moist can help.

To force the blooms next season, start reducing the plant’s exposure to sunlight in mid-September to October. Again, this will mean removing the plant to an area that is shrouded in complete darkness. Even streetlights or indoor lighting can affect blooming. If the plant does not begin to turn color before the holiday season, you may need to purchase a new plant and try again next year.

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Open Door interested in seeing the policies of new government

By Dan Jensen

The Camrose Open Door Association is looking forward to seeing some of the social policies that will be implemented by the new federal government.

“Policy decisions around housing, support systems, family issues and other concerns can have a dramatic impact on our client group,” explained Camrose Open Door Association executive director Randal Nickel.

Like most other organizations, Camrose Open Door Association is dependent on government to provide programs. Sixty per cent of its annual budget comes from foundations and government, compared to 20 per cent from the facilities it operates and 20 per cent from donations and fundaising.

“Being able to access funds allows the Open Door to provide more and better services for clients,” said Nickel.

Raising awareness Camrose Open Door Association draws attention to the needs of youth who find themselves in homeless situations through events like the annual bed races (sponsored by The Brick), which was held at the Camrose Regional Exhibition on Oct. 31. The association believes that all youth are of intrinsic worth and dignity, have the right to a safe living environment, have the right to have their basic needs met, and have the right to be viewed and treated as a redeemable resource and as potential leaders.

Camrose Open Door Association has an emergency shelter with eight beds, bathrooms, a kitchen and common areas for youth ages 16 to 24 who need a place to stay, as well as four one-individual suites that include a bedroom, bathroom and a kitchen/dining area.

Camrose Open Door staff are trained to provide counseling for youth and families as well as support for those struggling with the effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). They are diligent about management, which includes processes such as goal setting, monitoring, and appropriate referrals for needed supports.

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Camrose County Reeve Don Gregorwich presented former officer Dale Bjornson with an Alberta Peace Officer Long Service Recognition Medal on Oct. 13 with all of council and Protective Services staff on hand. Bjornson worked as a Peace Officer for Camrose County from early 2006 until his retirement in late 2014. During his career he also worked for the RCMP, Alberta Parks as a ranger and as an officer with Alberta Transportation. The Alberta Justice and Solicitor General ministry recognizes the valuable contribution peace officers make to the security, safety and well-being of Albertans with the Alberta Peace Officer Long Service Medal. The medal is awarded to an officer whose service equals or exceeds 20 years in Alberta.

Railway Station holding Cookie Walk Dec. 5 get in because they know they are going to be getting a good deal,” said Smith.

The station will have gingerbread cookies and cider for children who accompany their parents.

By Dan Jensen

You’ll be able to do your Christmas shopping and pick up a few goodies while you’re at it when you attend the Camrose Railway Station’s sixth annual cookie walk, tea and Christmas white elephant sale from 1 to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 5.

The walk will have more than 80 dozen gluten free and regular cookies from which to choose.

“We will have the cookies displayed on tables in the centre of the room,” explained Camrose Railway Station chair Glenys Smith.

“You’ll be able to go with a cookie walker and pick out whichever ones you want.

“The shortbread and the thimble cookies are the most popular ones, but there is going to be a wide variety.”

The tea will feature Scandinavian rice pudding and shortbread cookies and provide the opportunity to purchase apple crisp and gingerbread men.

The white elephant sale will include many unique items that will make a perfect present – including linens, glassware, books, teacups and special kitchen

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gadgets – all at very reasonable prices.

“All the items for our white elephant gift shop are donated by people from the community,” said Smith.

“We are grateful to everyone who has made a donation.”

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ture a good selection of home made jams and jellies. Jars of honey will be brought in from the Nickel farm near Bittern Lake.

“If past years are any indication, the jams and jellies are going to be going fast,” said Smith.

The cookie walk, tea and Christmas white elephant sale has proven to be one of the most popular events of the Camrose holiday season.

“We have had people lining up outside the station on the platform waiting to

The Camrose Railway Station will be offering a number of new workshops in the new year.

Takota Coen will be teaching garden design and establishment on Feb. 6 and gardening with animals on Feb. 20.

Smith will be showing how to make bread using a Sunny Boy product and giving a lecture on composting March 19.

Soil specialist Bernice Kadatz will be providing information on how to enhance your soil using Bokashi compost March 12.

Station education coordinator Eleanor White will be leading a couple of fun events in February centred around making buttons and bracelets and the Hollywood Oscars.

Anyone wishing to register for the workshops may call the Railway Station at 780-672-3099 or email Canadiannorthern@telus. net.

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Refugee committee prepared to work with government Continued from page 4 “If they had 10 fewer families to deal with in Edmonton stacked up in the high apartments they would be delighted. It might require that they send their expertise to us for certain seminar days but they have already done that in the past.”

Private sponsorships The Camrose Refugee Coordinating Committee will also be supporting organizations, churches and groups which choose to sponsor refugees privately. Under the still proposed memorandum of agreement, the committee (and its members) will coordinate assistance for

refugees during the application, arrival, welcome, settlement and education stages, provide social, emotional and material support in order for the refugees to become self supporting, plan community events like awareness and celebrations, assist with fundraisers and share available material and human resources.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church has already welcomed a refugee family and Messiah Lutheran Church is expecting to welcome one before the end of the year.

Pinno said he can’t remember a time when any nation was better equipped

than Canada is now to reach out to help people who are in need.

“It is wonderful to see people from different Christian denominations, different political persuasions, all levels of government here today in one small city trying to make a difference. We want to focus on how we can be helpful in the midst of all the uncertainties and ongoing strife. We want to be sure that, whether it is government or privately sponsored refugees who come to our city, we extend our hands in welcome and make them feel at home. That is what it is all about.”

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How do we get from Camrose to Paris?

I am privileged to have lived in Paris for a year and to have had the chance to visit the city many times since then to do research and see friends and relocated family. It’s not surprising that I spent the evening of November 13 and the following weekend glued to various screens to understand how and Jérôme Melançon, why the city was being Political Studies and attacked.

Philosophy, I can say, without any Augustana Campus, pride, that I wasn’t moved University of Alberta. in a similar manner by the suicide bombing in Beirut (Lebanon) the day before, or by the bombing of a plane over the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt two weeks earlier. I was appalled when I heard about the news, I had a thought for the victims, their families. And I did nothing, I shared no comments with friends, I posted nothing on social media. I moved on: perhaps terrorism in Egypt and Lebanon seemed normal.

Yet for those who experience it, terror is entirely abnormal: there is no possibility of getting used to eruptions of violence. Parisians, still under the shock of the more targeted attack on Charlie Hebdo in January 2015, will carry the memory of the two attacks through their daily lives: the landscape of the city has changed for them, and people are missing from their surroundings.

Like them, millions of individuals, families, communities, and cities all over the world bear the weight of the losses that are brought without warning, without a chance to flee or even to hear the intended message, without having the chance to peacefully discuss the issues that divide them and those who target them.

Some are and will be the victims of Canada’s wars.

One of the most impressive aspects of the reactions to terrorism is the solidarity that ensues. After these two attacks in Paris, as after the major attacks in New York City, Madrid, and London, citizens of these cities and of countries from all over the world have shown that they feel vulnerable as well, that they associate themselves with the plight of the victims, and that they stand alongside them, perhaps in the hope of providing them with courage and comfort.

However, this solidarity ends at arbitrary borders.

Having also lived near Ottawa and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, and being Canadian, I closely followed the reactions to the shooting and hit-and-run that occurred in these cities in 2014. What made me extend this solidarity over the past years to the United States, to France, to England, to Spain – and not to other countries?

More importantly, what happens to those who are excluded when we create this exclusive group through our solidarity? What happens to Canadians who feel lumped into the other camp when we, on social media and through our journalists, accuse refugees from the same country where they, their parents, or grandparents were born, of being potential terrorists (even though the attackers in Paris and their accomplices who have been identified so far were all French or Belgian – and even though these refugees are fleeing terrorism and war)?

What happens to Canadians who feel rejected, insulted, because they are unjustly compared to persons and groups they oppose with all their being, or because they are assumed to hold the same beliefs?

What happens to Canadians who were born in Canada or who made the commitment to become Canadians and who suddenly discover that it is believed that they will never be fully Canadian?

Let’s be careful with our expressions of solidarity and with our words. If we are all Parisians, if we are Charlie, if we are all New Yorkers, it’s because we are all human – as are those who live with us, close and far. Since what we say and do affects them, we are responsible for what we do to them, regardless of our intentions, good or otherwise.

FESTIVAL OF TREES COLLECTION FOR FOOD BANK

Camrose Regional Exhibition senior manager of major events Marilyn Lee, chief executive officer Tom Gerling and general manager Chuck Erman stand with the bags of food that were donated to the Camrose Neighbor Aid Center food bank at the Festival of Trees. The CRE discounted the price of admission to the festival for everyone who brought a donation of non-perishable food.

Lutefisk Supper at Kingman Hall a Christmas tradition

By Dan Jensen

A long-standing Christmas tradition will continue this Friday when the annual Lutefisk Supper is held at the Kingman Hall.

A special seating for those who have mobility issues or don’t want to be out at night will start at noon, followed by regular seatings at 4 p.m.

Anyone wishing to reserve a place at the noon seating may call 780672-3712.

The Lutefisk Supper typically draws between 450 and 600 guests, some of whom come from as far away as Drayton Valley, Fort Saskatchewan and Wainwright.

“It is the Kingman Recreation Association’s biggest fundraising event of the year,” said Susan Francis, a member of the five person Lutefisk Supper planning committee. “The money that is generated is used to pay for the hall’s lights, power and maintenance.”

While lutefisk will be the main attraction, the supper will also include meatballs, potatoes, corn, white sauce, coleslaw, lefse, flatbread, pies and desserts.

“We have a lot of people who contribute to the supper by making pies and lefse and doing the other things that need to get done,” said Francis. “Last year we had 118 people contribute more than 650 hours of volunteer time.”

Camrose resident Harvey Vikse has been attending the supper off and on for more than 20 years.

“It is a Christmas tradition for Scandinavians,” said Vikse, who remembers standing outside in minus

20 degree temperatures in a lineup a block long waiting to get into the hall. “This year we are going to be bringing friends from Scandinavia who have never tried it (lutefisk) before. The wife is Italian so I am not sure she is going to like it.”

Lutefisk is dried stock fish (normally cod or ling, but haddock and pollock can also be used) that has been brined in lye, soaked to remove the resulting causticity, and then steamed until it flakes (although it still looks and feels gelatinous).

It is typically served with a warm cream or butter sauce and copious amounts of beer or aquavit.

“It is definitely an acquired taste,” said Vikse, who eats lutefisk every Christmas. “Some people like it and some don’t.”

Lutefisk didn’t always come in the plastic wrapped packages that you will find in the stores.

“The lutefisk we brought in when I was a kid came in great big wooden boxes and had to be sawed apart and weighed before it was shipped to the neighbours,” he said. “Once we got it inside it had to be placed into a crock and soaked for two or three days before it was ready.”

Lutefisk prepared from cod is somewhat notorious, even in Scandinavia, for its intensely offensive odour.

Conversely, lutefisk prepared from pollock or haddock emits almost no odour.

In Finland, lutefisk is prepared with birch ash, which contains high amounts of potassium carbonate and bicarbonate, giving the fish a more mellow treatment

than it would receive with lye.

Vikse had the opportunity to see lutefisk being prepared during a visit to Norway a few years ago.

“We saw the racks of fish being dried,” he said.

“Once it is preserved it is shipped to North America.”

Lutefisk as a Christmas season meal has gained attention in Norway over the past 20 years. The Norwegian Seafood Export Council indicated sales of lutefisk to restaurants and catering companies in Norway increased by 72 per cent between 2005 and 2008. A 2005 survey found 20 per cent of Norwegians ate lutefisk during the Christmas holiday season, although only three per cent would consider it for their Christmas dinner.

Far more lutefisk is consumed in the United States than in Scandinavia, much of it by Scandinavian Americans in Lutheran churches and fraternal lodges.

“The Norwegian settlers who came here had to have it as part of their Christmas celebrations,” said Vikse. “I think the biggest reason we still eat it is the heritage.”

The attendance at this year’s Lutefisk Supper could be a little bit higher than it has been in years past.

“I have heard from a couple of different sources that the Clover Lawn community is not having theirs anymore,” so we could possibly be getting more numbers from that community,” said Francis. “The supper will be held regardless of the weather.”

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The Alberta Symphony Orchestra Society will be presenting a classical music concert featuring its string quartet, soprano Cara Brown, and pianist and conductor Emilio De Mercato.

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ian Dance No. 5) and a selection of other songs.

Alberta Symphony Orchestra Society is a new non-profit organization based in Edmonton that is planning to form a new professional symphony orchestra in Alberta with the goal of touring around the province performing both in major and smaller cities to support a long-term growth in the culture sector of classical music.

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The concert, A Rose in Winter, brings warmth, colour, life and hope, offered during this beautiful season.

Come hear works by Bach, Mozart and Mendelssohn, interspersed with pieces by contemporary composers Ivo Antognini, Bob Chilcott, Ola Gjeilo, Paul Mealor, John Tavener and Augustana’s own Milton Schlosser.

Included in the concert are excerpts from Canadian composer Sarah Quartel’s captivating piece, Snow Angel, sung by Augustana’s women’s choir, Sangkor. In this piece, two angels are portrayed – the young and tattooed angel who aches to make a difference in the life of her human, and the playful angel child who sets out to bring a smile to the face of a sad friend. Augustana’s men’s choir, Mannskor, together with alumna Julia Buker, explore Vancouver composer Rupert Lang’s wonderful Magnificat, where the Christmas story is told from the human perspective of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who responds, viscerally, to the dramatic message the angel Gabriel brings her. The Augustana choir, Josephine van Lier (cello) and Dr. Roger Admiral (portative) present J.S. Bach’s celebratory motet, Der Geist Hilft, which features the antiphonal singing of two choirs on this uplifting and reassuring text.

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Lovsin adjusting to new experiences with Kodiaks

By Murray Green

When the Camrose Kodiaks traded for West Kelowna Warriors forward Paul Lovsin a few weeks ago he already knew he was coming to a community that embraced hockey and his family.

“I won two championships with Spruce Grove and I already knew Camrose was a strong team in this league because I played against them. The trade was unexpected, but coming here was exciting because I knew they wanted to win and had a history of winning and it is a great community with great coaches,” said Lovsin.

Paul learned a thing or two about hockey from his family because his dad played in Camrose and uncle Ken Lovsin, who played for the Camrose Lutheran College Vikings (before it became Augustana), went on to play for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.

Ken originally signed with the Hartford Whalers.

“Both of them played here. My dad wasn’t as great of a player as my uncle, but they know Camrose really well and played in the Viking Cup. They were excited for me for sure,” he said. “My grandparents already came to watch me play here during the Harvest Hooky game, and they were reminiscing about when they watched my uncle play here at the old rink. It is a great tradition with history for them.”

Paul won back to back AJHL championships with the Saints so his experience will be welcomed in Camrose.

“We have a good team and great coaches. I think if we all buy in to the team concept we could go all the way this year,” he continued. “I’m a third year player

Camrose Kodiaks forward Ryan Hartman crashes the net looking for a loose puck against the Calgary Mustangs. The Kodiaks have five more home games at the EnCana Arena before the holiday break.

now, so my job is to bring some offence to the team.

I know that. I feel that I bring a leadership role and also point productivity on offence.”

He likes to pass on information to younger players.

“I try to be vocal. Ever since I got here I’ve been teaching younger guys that it’s a process. It is a long season, but if we stick to the game plan and what the coaches tell us, then we should have no problem,” said Lovsin.

“We just need to get on a roll with Brooks nipping at our heels. It would be nice to get some separation, especially going into the Christmas break. It will get our team morale up for sure.”

Lovsin will sort out his options for hockey next year.

He is thinking of hockey at a

higher level, or returning to the Kodiaks.

Camrose hung onto first place by stealing a 5-2 victory in the Brooks Bandits’ backyard Nov. 21.

The Kodiaks took control of the game from the start and scored two minutes into the first with a Mackenzie Bauer marker.

Tanner Younghans collected a power play marker and the team had a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes.

In the second frame, Danielson and Lovsin padded the lead. Cole McBride connected in the third period for the Kodiaks.

Goalie Patrick Gora played a strong game in net and turned away 39 of the 41 shots directed his way.

Camrose had 21 shots on the Brooks cage.

The Kodiaks defeated the Calgary Canucks 6-4 on Nov. 20. After Calgary opened the scoring, Camrose netted three straight tallies to take back control of the contest. The bears scored three more goals in the third to earn the two points.

Liam Motley, Stefan Danielson, Cam Gotaas, Scott Ferguson, Jake Dube and Nelson Gadoury supplied the offence for Camrose.

Goalie Brodan Salmond stopped 15 of 19 shots, while Camrose recorded 37 shots on the Calgary net.

Bear facts RBC game night is on Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m.

Make some noise as RBC will be handing out giveaways, while the Kodiaks take on the Canmore Eagles.

Camrose Special Olympics will launch the Draft an Athlete campaign at the Kodiaks’ home games in December. Games are on Friday, Dec. 4, Saturday, Dec. 5 (Canmore), Tuesday, Dec. 8 (Olds), Friday, Dec. 18 (Drumheller)and Saturday, Dec. 19 (Okotoks).

The Teddy Bear Toss will also be on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. Although the tradition is a Teddy Bear Toss, the Kodiaks encourage people to bring their toys, clothes, bears and gifts to the game.

When the Kodiaks score their first goal of the game they can throw their teddy bear on the ice. All of the gifts will be distributed around Camrose to families to make their Christmas brighter.

Hockey Vikings return to second place in ACAC standings

By Murray Green

The Augustana Vikings hockey team is back in second place after earning three points in a two-game series with the Red Deer Kings Nov. 20 and 21.

Augustana won 3-1 and settled for a 2-2 tie to move one point ahead of the Kings in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference standings.

The teams had a scoreless first period before Augustana opened the scoring in the second frame with a Dylan Coupal tally in the rematch on Nov. 21 in Red Deer.

The Vikings added to the lead on a Connor McLaughlin marker in the third. Red Deer responded with a goal but Lukas Biensch finished the scoring.

Augustana goalie Andy Williams made 31 of 32

saves. The Vikings had 28 shots on the Red Deer net.

In Camrose, both teams scored a goal in the first two periods but couldn’t earn more than a single point in the standings as defence took over in the third period and overtime.

McLaughlin and Scott Swiston provided the offence for the Vikings. Goalie Curtis Skip stopped 38 of 40 shots, while his teammates fired 29 at the Red Deer goaltender.

The Vikings lost 3-2 and 4-1 to Keyano on Nov. 13 and 14. McLaughlin, Tanner Korchinski and Pat Thompson-Gale scored for the Vikings.

Augustana hosts the MacEwan Griffins on Jan. 8 at the Max McLean Arena in the next home game at 7:30 p.m.

Volleyball

The Augustana Vikings men’s volleyball team defeated the Lakeland Rustlers in four games in both matches on Nov. 20 and 21.

In Camrose, Augustana won 25-10, 23-25, 25-22 and 25-22. Luke Ryan smashed 17 kills, Devin Varga collected 40 assists and Thomas Regier recorded 17 digs.

The Vikings won the road match 19-25, 25-23, 25-17 and 25-13. Andrew Kaliel had 10 kills, Devin Varga chipped in with 22 assists and both Regier and Ryan had 11 digs.

The Vikings won 25-21, 25-15 and 25-15 at home.

Abma and Ryan collected 11 kills each, Varga had 32 assists and Thomas Regier recorded 12 digs.

The women’s squad ran

into a good Lakeland team and lost six straight games.

In the first match, Morgan Rigelhof led with six kills, Brooke Lindmark assisted on 22 plays and Rigelhof had 11 digs.

At Lloydminster, Rae Metrunec counted 10 kills, Nicole Brockman added 23 assists and Jillian Slamko led with 12 digs.

The next home game is against the Concordia Thunder on Jan. 9 at 6 and 8 p.m.

Basketball

The Vikings women’s basketball team garnered two victories over the Keyano Huskies at home on Nov. 13 and 14.

Augustana won 87-80 with Sydney Purdy leading the scoring with 22 points.

Hayley Story added 18 and Anna Montgomery chipped in with 17 points. In the

second meeting, the Vikings won 66-54 as Purdy led the offence with 13 points.

On the men’s side, Augustana lost 99-76 and 106-70.

Darian Smigorowsky led with 11 points in the first game, while Spencer Marion sank 20 points and Cameron Vicsak collected 17 in the second contest.

The Vikings start the second half of the season against the Lakeland Rustlers on Jan. 16 at 6 and 8 p.m.

Cross-country running

The CCAA nationals were in Brockville, Ontario Nov. 13 and 14. Emily McIlroy was the top female Augustana runner, placing 21st overall.

Joedy Dalke was the top male runner, placing 48th at the national event.

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Charity Check Stop

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By Dan Jensen

The Camrose Police Service will be teaming up with Camrose RCMP Dec. 5 to conduct their seventh annual Voluntary Check Stop.

Officers will be stopping drivers on the 48 Avenue service road in front of Camrose Licence and Registry from noon until 4 p.m. to see if they have any donations for the Camrose Kinette Club’s Silent Santa Program, Camrose Neighbor Aid Center Food Bank or Camrose and District Victim Services.

“We’re asking people to give a gift to help families in our community have a safer and happy holiday season,” said Camrose Police Service crime prevention officer Const. John Fernhout.

The Charity Check Stop is simple in that drivers are able to make a donation without ever having to get out of their vehicles. Food and toy donations will be loaded into trailers by volunteers and members of the three receiving organizations, as well as members of the Camrose Kodiaks.

Cpl. K-9, the Camrose Police Service mascot, Safety Bear, the Camrose RCMP mascot, and Santa Claus will be on hand to provide friendly greetings.

Tax deductible receipts will be provided to donors for monetary contributions of $25 or greater.

The Charity Check Stop has proven to be one of the most successful fundraisers of the Christmas season. The 2014 event raised $8,316 in cash/ cheque donations for Victim Services, 1,207 toys and $897 in cash/cheque/gift-card donations for Silent Santa, and over 2,000 lbs. of food and $1,200 in cash/cheque/gift-card donations for Camrose Neighbor Aid Center food bank.

“Victim Services is responsible for a portion of its own funding,” said Const. Fernhout. “The donations it receives are used to train advocates to aid victims of crime and tragedy in Camrose and Camrose County.”

The check stop is one of Victim’ Services’ major fundraisers of the year.

Suggested donations for Camrose and District Food Bank include lunch items for kids, canned green veggies, fish, meat, stew, chili or soup, sugar, peanut butter, baby food with meat, and juice.

Suggested donations for the Camrose Kinettes’ Silent Santa program include board and handheld games, books, sporting goods and gift certificates.

Camrose Police Service and Camrose RCMP see the Voluntary Charity Check Stop as a good way to meet and greet the citizens of Camrose and area, to thank them for the support during the course of the year, and to help three worthy causes.

“We’re always happy for any donations we receive,” said Const. Fernhout. “Every year it seems to get bigger and better.”

Range Road 200 Camrose County Council is pleased to provide the following facts regarding the development of Range Road 200.

Road projects in Camrose County are selected for construction based on a Local Road priority list, which is developed based on need, traffic pattern changes and development with input from Ratepayers, Council and Public Works Staff. The priority list is reviewed annually and approved by resolution of Council as part of a regularly scheduled Council meeting.

Range Road 200 was added as a priority to that list in May 2014. In February of 2015, as both the first and second road priorities were already in construction, Range Road 200 was moved to Engineering and Design Phase. During the Design Phase, Alberta Transportation reviewed and approved the design for the intersection of Range Road 200 and Highway 13.

The Engineering and Design Phase was completed in 2015 and construction is budgeted in 2016 at an estimated cost of $1,443,102.00 with funding to come from the Municipal Sustainability Grant.

Range Road 200 is a priority to Camrose County Council for a number of reasons: • Emergency Response: With the development of additional train crossings, Range Road 200 will allow alternate access to and from the immediate south and east of the City of Camrose by emergency response traffic should the crossings be blocked.

• Access to Recreational Facilities: Range Road 200 will provide primary access to Tillicum Park for residents who live north of Highway 26.

• Traffic: With the Cargill Plant and the potential for rail crossings to be blocked, traffic from the east into Camrose on Highway 13, will have an alternative route into Camrose.

• Truck Traffic: Range Road 200 may serve as an alternative route to the Cargill Plant for truck traffic if truckers do not wish to come through the City of Camrose, or go around by Legacy Junction.

• Economic Development: With the development of Range Road 200, there is potential that up to five additional residential parcels could be constructed.

Camrose County Council meetings are public meetings and are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Camrose County regularly electronically communicates with ratepayers through email, our website, Facebook and Twitter, as well through printed media in quarterly County Outlook newsletters and the annual report.

Camrose County Council prides itself on being proactive when it comes to the needs and requests of ratepayers in an open and transparent manner, consistently looking at programs and projects that will serve the community in the long term.

If residents have further questions about this or any other Camrose County Project, contact your Councillor or Administration Staff.

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The 2016 Compass at Camrose Chrysler incorporates legendary Jeep brand capability and power with a unique presence that’s unlike any other on the road.

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Trail rated The available trail-rated fortitude of Jeep Compass gives you the ability to courageously take on the road, trail or stream with confidence.

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Compass’ interior is designed to achieve the optimal ratio of guests and gear. Rear-seat passengers will appreciate the bestin-class legroom. Everyday necessities easily fit in the cargo space behind the second row. Fold down the two split-folding fold-flat rear seatbacks to reveal a generous 1,515 litres (53.5 cubic feet) of cargo space, enough to fit everything needed for a week-long camping trip.

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Flights will be destined to either Montréal or Toronto. These cities naturally have the capacity to accept a large number of flights daily, and the necessary facilities and services available to process this volume of refugees for a short time.

Prior to refugees departing for Canada, the CBSA will confirm the identity of the individual refugee.

Welcoming in Canada

Upon arrival in Canada, all refugees will be welcomed and processed by Border Services Officers (BSOs) for admission into Canada. This will include final verification of identity.

All refugees will be screened for signs of illness when they arrive in Canada, as per the Quarantine Act and treatment will be available if anyone is ill upon arrival. After being admitted into Canada by BSOs, refugees who came to Canada as privately sponsored refugees will then continue directly to the community where their private sponsor is located.

Significant work is underway to ensure communities across the country

are ready to accept government assisted Syrian refugees. These refugees will be matched with communities where there are already settlement supports in place, with consideration given to whether they have family members in Canada, as well as the availability of schools, housing, language training, etc.

After arriving, most government assisted refugees will continue on to their new home communities across Canada. However, for those whose final destination has not yet been determined, temporary accommodation will be provided before they are moved to new host communities across Canada.

This period of temporary accommodation will give additional time for Canadian officials to work with provinces, territories and settlement service providers to determine which communities will become home to these refugees.

Syrian refugees will be transported to communities across Canada, where they will begin to build new lives for themselves and their families. They will be provided with immediate, essen-

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is working with settlement partners, private sponsors, provincial, territorial and municipal governments to coordinate and welcome these refugees into new communities. Support that will be available includes orientation to life in Canada, access to healthcare, permanent housing, counselling, language services, schooling and other federal, provincial, territorial and municipal support services.

Syrians being resettled to Canada will be processed as either GovernmentAssisted Refugees (GARs) or Privately Sponsored Refugees (PSRs).

Support for GARs is provided by the Government of Canada and seeks to align with provincial and territorial social assistance rates. This support covers items such as clothing, food, shelter and basic household needs, including household goods, linen and furniture.

Petruk Toastmaster of the Year “Camrose is lucky to have a community champion in its midst,” said Toastmasters District 42 director Marg Faryna when she presented the Toastmaster of the Year award to Camrose Toastmaster Joan Petruk in Saskatoon Nov. 21.

In her presentation, Faryna highlighted how current year president Petruk rebuilt her club by contributing actively in the Camrose community. Joining the Chamber of Commerce and attending various tradeshows, including the annual Growing Rural Tourism Conference, provided enough exposure that Toastmasters can continue to serve the Camrose community.

The Toastmaster of the Year award is not given lightly. Petruk beat out over 5,000 members in 297 clubs throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan for representing

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the values Toastmasters has to offer.

“I’m honoured and touched by this award,” said Petruk. “I do what I do because I know the value Toastmasters bring to its members and to my community.”

The Camrose Toastmasters Club meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Chuck MacLean Arts

Center, at 4809-52 Street.

Petruk and her branch members warmly welcome visitors to sit in and watch, and are available to answer any questions regarding membership and the program.

Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, the organization’s membership exceeds 313,000 in more than 15,400 clubs in 135 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, visit www.toastmasters.org.

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Holiday Train rolls into Camrose

By Murray Green

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train program is hitting the rails for the 17th year to raise money, food and awareness for local food banks and hunger issues.

This is the first time the Holiday Train will be rolling into Camrose. The train arrives on Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m.

A concert featuring Kelly Prescott and country-rock artist Devin Cuddy and the Holiday Train band will perform 15 minutes later.

The name Cuddy is familiar with Camrose music fans. Devin’s dad, Jim Cuddy, is the front man for Canadian iconic band Blue Rodeo, which has performed at the Big Valley Jamboree in the past.

“It’s a real honour and special for me to play in the same cities and in some cases the same venue that my dad has played at,” said Devin, who inherited his musical talents. “People stop and tell me how much they love Blue Rodeo and I look at that as an honour. For me to follow him and play at some of the same places gives me that added connection to the communities.”

The train gears its efforts towards gathering donations for food banks, rather than on a lot of advertising.

“I’ve driven across Canada a couple of times and enjoy every minute of that. I enjoy the physical landscape, but taking the train is something special and traditional.

It is a great way to see the country and it is for a good cause,” Devin said. “It is a fun time of year with the holiday spirit and it’s something I look forward to.”

Devin Cuddy

Devin was born into the spotlight, but has always made music his way. In fact, he was born the same week Blue Rodeo began recording its 1987 debut album, Outskirts. He was drawn to playing music and determined to get as close as possible to the sources of all the sounds he loved, whether they were made by rock and roll’s founding fathers, the Grand Ole Opry’s honky tonk heroes, or Jelly Roll Morton and the kings of jazz.

“The Holiday Train is an opportunity for me to collaborate with other artists such as Kelly Prescott. You get to spread your music and your

name to some parts of the country you don’t normally get to go to,” said Devin.

Mastering those styles was only taking things halfway, though. The most important lesson Devin learned from his dad was that the way a musician truly develops his or her craft is in front of audiences. From his home base at Cameron House, the Queen Street West club that has long been the epicenter of Toronto’s roots rock scene, Cuddy has done just that on almost a nightly basis.

At the same time, he has helped cultivate a growing contingent of like-minded young musicians to slowly Holiday Train prepares to travel through Alberta with a stop in Camrose.

but consistently spread the word coast to coast.

“It is a very cool experience to play where my dad and Blue Rodeo have played. They have been playing music for so long and to see people that they have touched has been a great learning experience for me,” said Devin. “I have learned the vastness of the grasp Blue Rodeo has had on people and what the band means to Canada. Their music has gotten into the mosaic fabric of Canadian culture. It is a treat and cool to follow as a next generation artist. It inspires me and creates hope as an artist trying to break out.”

Devin loved the blues style before his crossover into country music. “I came upon my influences as a teenager, just from picking through my father’s CD collection and going out from there to related artists,” Devin said.

“Then in college I found something about country music that I probably still can’t really describe, but that really calls to me and affects me. I think it’s probably the storytelling and the simplicity, yet deeper meanings.”

Devin took the next step in pursuing the large audience he deserved by being the special guest on Blue Rodeo’s 2014 cross-Canada tour. “Even as I carve my own path, there are some things I can’t say no to,” Cuddy said. “Touring with Blue Rodeo was not only a great opportunity for me, but it’s family and it means a lot to me and my father as well.

I’ve come to embrace that.

Having the Cuddy name has opened doors for me and I respect that.”

Devin is hoping to expand that respect to his own following of fans across Canada. Touring by train gives him a connection with music fans across the county.

The Holiday Train will stop at the Moose Family Centre (52 Avenue and 50 Street). Food collected at the local stop will go directly to the Camrose Neighbor Aid Center food bank.

Hot dogs will be available at the event from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and any cash donations received from the roast will also be donated to the food bank courtesy of OPT Waste Management and Moose Family Centre.

Canadian Irish punk rockers perform at Bailey

By Murray Green

The Mahones have been the top Canadian Irish punk rockers since their formation in 1990.

With a working class ethic and a love of classic punk, Finny McConnell formed the band to combine his love of punk rock and his Irish culture. Alongside McConnell are Dom Whelan, Katie Kaboom, Sean Winter and Sean Ryan.

The Mahones are in Camrose on Thursday,

Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. to perform at the Bailey Theatre.

The band experienced a surge in popularity with its 10th album, The Black Irish.

It was voted Best Punk Album at the Independent Music Awards (USA), and the band’s hit song “Paint The Town Red” was featured in the climactic final fight scene of the Academy award-winning film The Fighter.

The band followed with Angels and Devils, featuring

guest musicians Ken Casey (Dropkick Murphys), Jake Burns (Still Little Fingers) and Greg Keelor (Blue Rodeo).

The 12th album was a double live album in 2014.

Later in the year the band worked on a double concept album, The Hunger and The Fight (Part One) and was awarded Celtic Rock Album of the Year by Punk.ie. The album is a tribute to the band’s Irish ancestry, containing both original and tradi-

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The Hunger and The Fight (Part Two) was released this year.

It is a collection of stories from Dublin to New York City, chronicling the saga of the Irish immigrants.

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Bailey Theatre expresses appreciation to volunteers

By Murray Green

Volunteers make the Bailey Theatre a success.

Volunteer coordinator Marian Williams invited supporters to donate their time for the theatre’s many shows over the past year.

The second annual volunteer appreciation evening was held Nov. 17 with awards going to Marian and Dale Toogood and Darcy and Lea Polny.

“On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of the volunteers. The Bailey Theatre primarily runs on volunteers because we really only have three full-time staff and a couple of part-time staff. Everything else has to be done by volunteers to make this work. So, you make it work. Without you it wouldn’t work,” said secretary David Roth. “At this time I especially want to thank our amazing volunteer coordinator, Marian Williams.”

Roth thanked Marian for her dedication to the Bailey Theatre.

“Because of her volunteer base, we have more volunteers every month than we have jobs,” he said. “We have to work on that and find more jobs. She has been an advocate for volunteers

Bailey Theatre volunteer chair Marian Williams, right, presents a gift to Dale and Marian Toogood for volunteering at various shows at the downtown theatre. The Toogoods do whatever they can to support the Bailey.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Bailey Theatre vice-president Kimberly Hann, right, thanks Lea and Darcy Polny for their assistance at the theatre society’s volunteer appreciation event on Nov. 17.

and their safety. She is an excellent role model.”

John Rawson received the first volunteer of the year award last year.

“Marian and Dale Toogood have been great volunteers in the committee and we are happy they are volunteering for us. They are often the first ones to reply back to me after one of my emails to volunteer. And, they will do absolutely anything,” said Williams. “Most importantly, they are the recognizable faces of the Bailey.

They visit businesses to promote the Bailey, fundraise and do anything to support the Bailey and that is great.

They bring new people to

They are former board members, active fundraising members and work at Bailey events. They have worked tirelessly on brochures and a new design of the web site,” said Hann.

“I feel guilty being up here because Lea does all of the work, I just make sure it is done right,” joked Darcy. “We love the Bailey.

The first time I walked in here I realized the effort that was taken to restore this place. I’m glad to be a part of it and so is Lea.” The Bailey Theatre is hosting two options for the Christmas season. On Friday, Dec. 18, a dinner and show featuring music by

the Bailey, which helps market us and helps with public relations. Dale and Marian, we are so grateful for your positive influence about the Bailey in the community.”

Marian Toogood expressed appreciation for the honour, adding it was not expected.

“We love the Bailey for what it has done for us; it takes us away from our home and offers us excellent entertainment away from the TV and couch. We love volunteering here.”

Vice-president Kimberly Hann introduced the Polnys.

“Lea and Darcy have been overly generous with their time this past year.

Battle River Big Band will be held and can be used as a Christmas event for businesses.

On Saturday, Dec. 19, a dinner and dance featuring music by Godfrey Blaque will also be available for Christmas parties.

Call the Bailey box office at 780-672-5510 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday (closed 2 to 3 p.m. for lunch) or order online at www.baileytheatre.com.

Reserved tables are available for groups of eight.

The Bailey Buckaroos will be performing on Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. instead of the last Sunday of the month.

Quilters’ Guild surrounds others with comfort

By Laurel Nadon A group of local women is using fabric and creativity to bring warmth to others. The Battle River Quilters’ Guild is preparing for the Christmas season by creating a quilt for a Christmas family and providing between 10 and 15 quilts, as well as 20 filled stockings, to the Camrose Women’s Shelter.

“We make a lot of comfort quilts so we’re getting ready for Christmas,” said president Judy Hoehn.

The group, with 27 current members ranging in age from 55 to 85, has been getting together and working on shared projects for about 25 years. They use fabrics given to them and create comfort quilts to donate to charities or provide for raffles.

Between 60 and 80 quilts are typically created each year, and up to 100 quilts have been donated in the community in one year.

Hoehn, who has been part of the group for 16 years, said that she finds quilting challenging, relaxing and fun, and has done some quilts without a pattern.

“I love the creativity of it, taking the fabrics and making them into something beautiful, colourful and creative,” Hoehn said. “I love to cut fabrics up and put them together in whatever shape or form they happen to take.”

Quilter Alberta Tritten learned how to quilt in 1996

Laurel Nadon Photo Members of the Battle River Quilters’ Guild show some of the comfort quilts they are working on to be donated to community groups. Back row left to right are: Faith Gabert, Carol Marohn, Nina Koopman, Phyllis Smith, Marg Lyons and Lorraine Thompson. Front row: Margaret Prestage, Lesley Stoddart and Judy Hoehn.

as a way of recovery from breast cancer the year before.

“It’s great therapy.

You’re focusing on what you’re doing, not yourself.

You’re focusing on the need that’s outside of yourself,” Tritten said, laughing as she recalled how she used to purchase fabric with the future goal of making quilts before she had learned how. “It’s so easy to say ‘poor me’, but it’s about the journey and what you make of the journey. I find great peace doing it and

enjoy making quilts for charity.”

She said that she feels particularly compelled to create quilts for women who have endured breast cancer.

“I want them to understand that there’s a woman out there who has been on the same journey,” Tritten said. “When you make a quilt for them, it’s to surround them in comfort and love.”

The quilters support one or two Christmas families each year, teaming up with

Central Agencies to create quilts for each member of the family to go along with the other donations.

“Quilts are a lovely gift to give to somebody who is in need and needs a bit of a pick-up and boost,” Hoehn said.

She noted that the group has provided quilts for the Rosehaven Care Centre in the past, and that the feedback they received from Rosehaven was particularly touching.

“There were people in

there who didn’t have any family to visit them at all and at Christmas no one came to give them anything so they (staff) used the quilts to give to those people at that time of year so that they felt there was somebody who cared about them,” Hoehn said.

The group gives approximately 50 quilts a year to the Camrose Women’s Shelter. Nora-Lee Rear, executive director at the shelter, gave a presentation at the group’s November meeting and said that the women are invited to take their bedding when they leave the shelter.

“The quilts are very much appreciated. They usually take the quilts and really enjoy them,” Rear said.

While the quilts aren’t sent to other countries, the group sent quilts to people affected by the 2011 Slave Lake fires and the 2013 southern Alberta floods.

The guild also holds a Quilt Show in the spring at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre.

“It’s to provide a venue to show the community some of the work that we do,” Hoehn said.

Other events include one-day retreats for members, as well as a once a year invite for a neighbouring guild to join them for an evening.

The guild meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church.

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Have your say on what art and culture mean to Camrose at Camrose Public Library Dec. 2

By Dan Jensen

What do art and culture mean to Camrose?

That will be the overriding question when a Conversation Cafe is held at Camrose Public Library tomorrow evening to gather information for a City of Camrose cultural master plan.

“I am encouraging as many people as possible to get engaged,” said Lisa Borin Miller, who has been contracted by the City to develop the plan. “The feedback we receive will inform the arts and culture planning process and give the public a chance to shape what happens here in Camrose moving forward.”

The Conversation Cafe will start at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m.

Refreshments will be provided and children accompanying their parents will be able to take in a movie downstairs.

The cultural master plan information gathering process to date has involved surveying both individuals and organizations (available on the City of Camrose website).

Individuals are being asked to state what the terms arts and culture mean to them, the ways

they most often experience art and culture in the city, how often they participate in arts and culture activities, the kinds of art and culture events they would like to participate in, and how they most often hear about art and culture events in Camrose. They are also being asked to rate how happy they are with the level of support provided by the City for arts and culture and give suggestions on what can be done to improve their experience of arts and culture.

“The feedback we have received to the survey is very diverse,” said Borin Miller. “It shows that Camrose does care about what is happening with arts and culture.”

Organizations are asked to share information about their mission, their main goals for the upcoming years, the people who participate in their programs, the support they receive and/or rely on financially logistically and otherwise to run programs, what works well for them as an arts and culture provider, and what could be done to facilitate more collaboration and efficiency between arts and culture organizations and providers.

They are also asked to share whether they experience areas of overlap/competition with other groups or organizations.

Borin Miller is working with all the entities in the arts community to develop strategies that will enhance ways they can work together.

“We need the community to express exactly what they want to see encompassed in the definition of culture and arts within the community,” said City councillor Agnes Hoveland, a member of the cultural ad hoc committee.

The City of Camrose provided the framework for the cultural master plan with a cultural mapping project that shows where all the cultural events are occurring.

Borin Miller gained experience in project management and consulting in Banff and at the Banff Centre for five years before moving to Camrose. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Brock University and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary.

She is also an instructor and a published artist.

The cultural master plan is expected to be presented to council for approval and adoption in April.

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Wetland restoration offers a slough of benefits Submitted

Cattle producers Charmaine and Barry Ronsko know firsthand the value of restoring drained wetlands and their beliefs are grounded on the land on which they live.

The husband and wife duo who farm near Camrose, restored wetlands on one quarter of their land with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) under its 10-year lease program, and also purchased land from DUC as part of the Revolving Land Purchase (RLP) program.

And they’re glad they

did. Wetlands are a proven means of addressing drought and flood-related issues in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. In wet years, wetlands act like natural sponges to store excess water; in dry conditions, water is released. For cattlemen, this is critical.

“This year, despite the drought, we had a lot of reserve in our water table.

The dugout stays full,” said Charmaine.

“You always need water when you have cattle and it’s a worry when there isn’t any, especially in a dry year,”

added Barry. “Restored wetlands give you a bit of a reserve if you have a drought.

You have that wetland the cattle can go into and graze.”

James Olson, DUC conservation specialist, agrees and adds that interest in wetland restoration programs is increasing among farmers.

“The fact that DUC offers financial incentives to landowners for restoration work done on their land is becoming better understood,” said Olson.

He adds that DUC’s 10-year lease program

provides compensation to landowners based on current fair market value for the restored wetland area.

DUC pays for all wetland restoration costs associated with a 10-year lease while allowing the landowner to manage the restored area, which may include haying or grazing.

Alternatively, DUC’s Revolving Land Purchase (RLP) program gives local landowners the opportunity to purchase land from DUC that has been restored.

Landowners who buy RLP land may use it for grazing

or other purposes but must assure the wetland function and natural ecosystems will be maintained under the terms of the conservation easement.

“I get calls every week from farmers and landowners interested in restoring drained wetlands on their property,” said Olson. “If anyone wants me to come out to have a look at their land for some potential restoration work, I’d be happy to do that.”

Olson can be reached at 780-678-0404 or via email james_olson@ducks.ca.

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Tax incentives would create problems

By Dan Jensen

City council should not be looking at tax incentives as a way to encourage the growth and development of downtown says City director of planning and development Aaron Leckie.

“In speaking with the assessment department and some other members of administration, and looking at a briefing report that was prepared by Brownlee LLP in 2012, there are significant obstacles with providing tax incentives,” said Leckie in a presentation to Committee of the Whole Council. “It is not to say incentives can’t be done but they would have to be carefully crafted and carefully worded and that would be challenging. Other municipalities still have multi-year tax exemptions or tax refunds but I am leaning away from that as an option at this time. It gets very complicated in the management, especially with a council that is essentially making a decision for future councils by providing multi-year tax exemptions.”

Leckie suggested one

alternative to tax incentives may be redevelopment.

“In recent decades development and investment has expanded into suburban areas, which has an effect on the vibrancy of downtown districts and mature neighbourhoods in small municipalities,” he said in a written report. “It is therefore becoming increasingly important for municipal planning to incorporate use of existing infrastructure through adaptation, renovation and redevelopment of existing buildings and new properties for new activities. The City of Camrose has a number of brown field sites that are vacant, under-utilized and under-productive but are great opportunities for redevelopment.

As an incentive to encourage the redevelopment of old sites, the City could adopt a brown field remediation studies rebate program. This program could be designed to help revitalize old sites, in conjunction with the developer, that are badly damaged by former production on site (gas station). Some sites that are heavily contami-

nated can be expensive to remediate. The province has contributed to cleanup of these sites through matching grants in order to help restore these brown field sites to proper developable land.”

Leckie also suggested a Planning and Development fees rebate program that would reimburse the applicant for a number of permit charges or service fees (building permit, zoning amendment, variances, sign permit, demolition permit) associated with the development or redevelopment of a particular lot in downtown.

“The City of Camrose is already a very business friendly municipality,” he said. “The majority of the fees required for development are subsidized in one way or another. For example, when compared to other communities of similar size, developers pay a very small portion of the administrative cost to review subdivisions or redistricting applications (less than 20 per cent of costs recovered through application fees). The City

of Camrose also currently provides other development incentives such as the recent suspension of Development Fund charges. The Development Fund charges are still very much a part of almost all municipalities in Alberta as they provide large revenue for municipalities to pay for critical infrastructure and amenities.”

Leckie said the City could work towards classifying all vacant lots in the downtown core, score them in terms of how developable and redevelopable they are, and provide developers with a lump sum incentive to develop them based on the score.

“The scoring would address things such as remediation needed, size, location and possible demolition. The lump sum in cash would help to encourage development on lands that may not be as desirable to develop.”

The City of Camrose feels that providing incentives will encourage a lively and self-sustaining downtown where residents have the opportunity to live, work and play.

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Ecolé des Fondateurs celebrates with grand opening

By Lori Larsen Ecolé des Fondateurs, the first Francophone school in Camrose, had its grand opening on Nov. 19 at its present location in the old Gardner College.

Ecolé des Fondateurs officially opened its doors in September last year, however, school officials wanted a year to properly prepare the building and classrooms.

“When the sign came outside we were ... wow, now this is a school,” remarked Nicole Pépin, school principal.

Prior to accepting her position, Pépin taught at Ecolé Sifton in the French immersion program for five years. She has discovered the history of Camrose includes some very interesting French connections, including a plough, which is displayed in the Camrose museum.

The school has 39 wideeyed students filling the halls with the sounds of learning.

“It is a great number because when we were starting with a few families and the school board was asking how many children we thought we were going to have, I think we were talking anywhere from 20 to 30. Just the fact that it has grown and we were able to bring in new students this year is a big success,” said parent school council secretary Malorie Aubé.

The ceremony began with a welcome and introduction of invitees followed by the students singing the national anthem.

Speakers included Sébastien D’Eschambeault, president of (parent) school council, Claudine Lajoie, president of FPFA (Federation of Francophone Parents of Alberta), Kevin Bell, president of the board of Greater North Central Francophone Education (Region 2), Mayor Norm Mayer, Ryder Faulker and Katherine Wilton, two of

Sébastien D’Eschambeault explains the background on the name, Ecolé des Fondateurs.

the school’s Grade 4 students.

D’Eschambeault thanked everybody who helped to make the dream a reality and spoke about the naming of the school.

“The background story of the name is in memory of all the founders who have made our country what it is today. It remembers the European Francophones who made French an official language. All the founders who have established themselves in the Battle River area and all the new families that have come to Camrose have made this dream possible,” said D’Eschambeault.

The school has teachers for kindergarten/ Grade 1, Grade 2/3, Grade 4 to 6, a secretary/librarian, a part time aide, a part time music teacher, and a pre-school teacher, a hat also worn by Principal Pépin.

In total there are four classrooms, a smaller auditorium, an outside playground area, a small but growing library, an industrial kitchen presently utilized for the hot lunch program, reception and office spaces.

“There’s a bit of a grass roots feel,” joked Pépin.

The school is grateful for the generosity of the Camrose Open Door and the community.

Pépin thanked the City of Camrose for all the support received by the community right from the

Students of Ecolé des Fondateurs performed a song and held up handmade picture signs during the grand opening of the school held on Nov 19.

The official sign posted outside of Ecolé des Fondateurs, Camrose’s first Francophone school arrived just in time for the celebration of the grand opening.

municipal government to individual members.

Mayor Mayer congratulated everyone involved in the organization of the school and its programs.

“I congratulate each and every one of these youngsters who are sitting on the floor in front of me who are obviously embarking on a learning career of the French language, which is very necessary in many facets of today’s

society and economy,” said Mayer.

The students performed another song which loosely translated to “sing your own song,” encouraging youth to find and sing the song within them. During the song students held up handmade signs displaying different pictures reflecting the lyrics and their musings.

The ceremony was rounded up with an official ribbon cutting which

was met with a round of applause and cheering.

Pépin is excited about the growth of the school and moving forward.

When asked about the transition of the students in the higher grades and some of the challenges students face socially she replied, “We do know all adolescents will encounter problems in schools or with friends or whatever, so for us it is to encourage and to teach those real social skills they are going to need in their lifetime. That is what we are going to be working on with them as we progress in the world.”

The future plans are to add a Grade 7 and continue adding grades from there.

“Our mandate is to try to offer and mimic what the bigger (Francophone) schools have and, if we don’t have it, we always need to think of a way to still offer it to the students and the families that have chosen to move here. As we grow that is what we think about all the time,” said Pépin.

The atmosphere in the school was very inviting and Pépin encourages the community to come by for a visit.

Vision Credit Union members receive payout

By Dan Jensen

Members of Vision Credit Union shared a 10 per cent common share payout of approximately $4.6 million on Nov. 4.

“Ten per cent of the members’ common share balance was paid to them in cash,” explained Vision Credit Union vice president of finance and strategy Dan Hautzinger. “Altogether, 9,257 Vision Credit Union members received payouts averaging $501. Payout amounts ranged from $25 to $58,000” The payouts were paid

by cheque to members who were set to receive $1,000 or more.

Members who were set to receive less than $1,000 had the payment electronically deposited into their account(s).

The payouts are a result of a strong performance by Vision Credit Union in the communities in which it operates from Nov. 1, 2014 to Oct. 31, 2015.

“The members with which we do business are still benefitting from their communities’ strong economies,” said Hautzinger.

“The common share payout also helps inject cash into our local economies annually.”

Vision Credit Union members have annual profits allocated into their common share accounts based on interest earned on their deposits and interest paid on their loans. This has totalled nearly $70 million cumulatively over the past 10 years. At the end of each year, the board and management declare a general cash payout, based on the Credit Union’s profitability.

For many members this

amount can be hundreds to thousands of dollars. The cheques issued to many long-term, high-volume members can, in some cases, be tens of thousands of dollars.

Vision Credit Union was created in May of 2014 with the merger of Battle River Credit Union and Caisse Horizon Credit Union. Both Caisse Horizon and Battle River were wellknown, well-respected and well-trusted in their respective geographic areas, with a strong base of loyal members and an extensive ser-

vice area. At the time of the merger, Battle River Credit Union was ranked highest in the province in terms of legislated capital requirements. The new Vision Credit Union has 16 full-service branches, $870 million in assets, and serves the needs of 23,000 members.

Vision Credit Union was able to return 25.3 per cent of all interest paid on loans to members and a bonus 25.3 per cent on all interest paid to members just five months after the merger.

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Books Under the Tree helps children with their reading

By Murray Green

HELP FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Local Operation Christmas Child logistics coordinator (and St. Mary’s Hospital RN) Tammy Grose, left, accepts a $200 donation from Covenant health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose diagnostic imaging manager Marcy Humphrey to help with the shoebox campaign.

Humphrey won the 50/50 draw at a radiology managers meeting and donated the $200 to her charity of choice, Operation Christmas Child.

It has been said that there is no greater gift than to teach someone how to read. You are encouraged to place some books under the tree this Christmas.

Camrose Family Literacy and the Camrose and Area Adult Learning Council (CALC) are launching the Books Under the Tree campaign again this holiday season.

“Our goal is to collect new children’s story books and add them to the Merry Christmas Fund hampers and the Kinettes’ Silent Santa toys,” said Lynne Hartwick, of family literacy. “We want to provide at least one new book for every child in families receiving hampers this year.”

Parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. In fact, the building blocks of literacy occur in the home long before children go to school.

“Early literacy development occurs as part of a child’s normal everyday life. When together as a family, they engage in literacy rich activities such as reading stories, singing songs, and having conversations,” added Lynne.

Early literacy development contributes to increased communication, reading readiness and school success, so it is vital that all children have access to good quality books in their homes at an early age.

“With Books Under the Tree, we can begin to make this happen. Consider giving the gift of literacy to children in Camrose this Christmas,” said Lynne.

Drop off a new children’s storybook to any of the following locations by Dec. 15: CALC Office second floor 4707-56 Street, Vision Credit Union both west end and city centre locations, Books For You at the Duggan Mall, Camrose Stained Glass, 4970-50 Street, Camrose Public Library and at local elementary schools. Financial contributions are also appreciated at the CALC office Monday through Wednesday.

Swans and Roses Club selling Christmas trees

By Lori Larsen

The Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club is now selling groomed Christmas trees at the north end of the Norsemen Inn parking lot. The tree lot hours are Monday to Friday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Trees will be sold until Dec. 24 or until supplies last.

The proceeds raised from the sale of the trees go to a variety of organizations and programs supported by the Lions Club including but not limited to: Guide Dogs, CNIB, STARS, Canadian Legion, Food Bank, Christmas Cheer and Centra Cam. The majority of the proceeds raised remain local.

The tree lot will be manned by eight to 10 volunteer members and some spouses of the Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club.

Welcoming people in is a 14 foot Santa facing the road. The tree lot is set up as a walk-through display with sample trees fluffed open with space in between for viewing and a good assortment of tied and wrapped trees for easy transport.

Walking among the trees adds a little ambience and makes the experience of getting a tree very special.

“The trees come from a sustainable farm setting,” said Trevor Van Leeuwen,

Lions member. “Our trees are Frazer fir and come in a variety of sizes, especially taller, starting at seven to eight feet and eight to nine feet, and prices to suit any budget.

“We are also trimming a half inch from the bottom so the tree can get a fresh drink of water.”

Apple cider is being served and candy canes handed out to the children.

Delivery options are also available for trees purchased at the Lions Club tree lot.

This particular fundraiser is one of many sponsored by the Lions Club.

This is the first year for the Christmas tree lot and the club hopes it is as successful as past fundraisers.

“We receive very good support from the community for a lot of our fundraising efforts and we hope this con-

tinues,” commented Larry Sharuga, president of the Lions Club.

“What a great way to support the community by buying your tree from a Swans and Roses Lions Club tree lot,” added Van Leeuwen.

The Lions Club is also a distributor for Nutter’s Bulk & Natural Foods seasonal nut trays. Members at the Christmas tree lot will be

happy to take orders and information on the trays is available there as well.

The deadline for the Nutter’s seasonal nut tray campaign is Dec. 12.

Enjoy the wonders of the season, the colourful lights, the holiday music and the beautiful trees as you stroll through the Lions Club Christmas tree lot selecting that perfect tree.

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Perhaps that person kept the store open late, made a service call well after hours, carried your packages to the car, gave full service at the selfservice pump or special ordered that hard-to-find item. You know what we mean – that special touch that has made Camrose’s friendly service famous.

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Aglukark shares her passion for Christmas along with her journey Doris Aletha Schacher

Susan Aglukark

July 10, 1931 – November 26, 2015

By Murray Green

You may not realize that Christmas is something fairly new to Inuit and northern Canadians. Susan Aglukark, one of Canada’s most prestigious and honored artists, will be sharing her Christmas experiences and music with people during her concert at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on Dec. 5 beginning at 8 p.m.

“We are excited about our mini Alberta tour and it is something we have been working on for some time,” she said. “We are having a lot of fun entertaining and enjoying the music. We are looking forward to playing Christmas music with fans of Christmas.”

Aglukark is an Inuk from Arviat, Nunavut, where Christmas is celebrated as an entire community event with town hall meals and visiting with others.

“In 2013, we came out with a new Christmas album and I will be singing a lot of songs from that album.

There will be Christmas favourites and traditional songs, but I also touch on songs about being home, or being somewhere else during Christmas. When I made the album there were a couple of songs that are not necessarily Christmas songs, but they are about home,” Aglukark explained. “I included those songs because I spend Christmas in Ontario now, where I now live. It’s not home, but it is home for me now. Not everyone can go to their childhood home for Christmas. I’m often homesick for small town Arviat.”

The decorated Canadian willingly tells stories of her childhood through both her songs and in the stories she shares with audiences around the world. Her candor about the struggles of the Inuit and Aboriginal communities and her bravery as she shares her own anger and struggle has pulled audiences closer to her.

“In the last 10 years I have reached a point where I fall in love with performing each concert and the fans come along for the stories.

With each new album you are excited to share those songs and stories with people. It’s always fresh because that is where I am at professionally and personally.”

Aglukark’s musical suc-

cess is even more interesting when you realize she didn’t start her career until she was 24, with no modern musical orthodoxy to draw on. She was free to respond to the sounds and styles that touched, motivated or inspired her.

“My songs are driven by stories. It’s all about the stories and the ability of other people to relate to our experiences,” she said. “I don’t consider what I do as entertainment as much as sharing my journey with others.”

Her songs create a connection that speaks to everyone, whether it’s “Bridge of Dreams,” the longing of a woman growing old for the traditional life that she was taken away from, or “O Siem,” a gentle anthem for peace and tolerance, Aglukark’s artistic vision has meaning to everyone.

“I’m having fun telling Christmas stories because it is still new and fun for Inuit people. It is storytelling, even if it is Christmas. I think the spirit of Christmas experience is still a full community event. The whole community goes to the hall on Christmas Eve and square dances until 3 or 4 a.m. Everyone contributes to the feast and it is a full-blown community experience. It is not just your family, but the entire community,” she added. “What has changed in the Christmas spirit over the years is now it is about the big turkey dinners and gifts galore under the Christmas tree. For the most part, Christmas is still a community event.”

Aglukark brings people together with her resounding rendition of “Silent Night” that she performs both in English and her native language.

“It is one of those songs, like “Amazing Grace,” that no matter what language you speak or where you are in the world, you recognize that song and can easily relate it to your own experience,” she said. “It puts you in that Christmas mood as soon as you hear it and you can feel it.”

Aglukark has three favourite holiday songs. “’Silent Night,’ ‘I’m Dreaming of Home’ and ‘This Must be the Place’ are songs I always enjoy singing. You get so happy being home,” she said.

It is with great sadness that the Schacher family announces the passing of Doris Aletha (Oslund) on November 26, 2015.

Doris will be lovingly remembered by Max, her husband of 65 years; five children Maxine (Gene Crick) Schacher, Delores (Marvin) Wawryk, Larry ( Janice) Schacher, Lorraine (Doug) Leonard, Jeff; eight grandchildren; and 17 greatgrandchildren. She also leaves behind brothers George (Carol) Oslund and Wayne Oslund; and sisters Fern Dutnall and Evelyn (Doug) Dann.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Tofield United Church with Rev. Adam Hall officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society.

Rita Hilda Gould Mrs. Rita Gould (nee Weller) was born on March 28, 1924 in Spring Lake, AB. She passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose on Friday, November 20, 2015 at the age of 91 years.

Rita was raised on the family farm and later moved to Rosalind where she met and later married Stan Gould. Stan and Rita farmed together and raised their family in the Rosalind area.

She retired from the family farm and made her home in Camrose.

Rita was involved in the CWL and the Catholic Church, 4-H, Women of Unifarm and other community activities while she lived in Rosalind. After moving to Camrose, Rita continued her involvement with the church through the CWL, the church choir, and pastoral care. She was also involved with Meals on Wheels, the Hospital Auxiliary and volunteering with the Bethany Group.

Rita also became an associate member of the Sisters of Providence.

Left to cherish her memory are her eight children Bob of Sedgewick, Jim (Peta) of Canberra, Australia, Rick of Rosalind, Gary (Nancy) of Vancouver, Carol (Rick) Badry of Calling Lake, Charlie of Rosalind, Allan (Melanie) of St. Albert, and Mike (Connie) of Viking. Rita is also survived by her 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and her two sisters Lorraine Badry and Theresa Brenneis.

She was predeceased by her husband Stan; son Bradley; infant daughter Marie; her parents Nicholas and Amelia Weller; seven sisters; two brothers; and two infant granddaughters.

A Prayer Vigil was held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., from the Burgar Memorial Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Larry Pederson as Celebrant. Interment has taken place in St. Elizabeth’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Rosalind, AB. If friends and family so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation or to a charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

Camrose and Daysland was in care of the arrangements Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated service since 1906”

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Barbara (Naslund) Moores August 7, 1956 – November 29, 2013 “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.”

– John 14:3

Missing you with love every day.

– Mom, Gordon, June and families

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CAMROSE & DAYSLAND

Arthur Thomas Parsons

Margaret Jean Wilcox

February 10, 1923 November 14, 2015

September 19, 1931 November 23, 2015

Arthur Thomas Parsons of Camrose passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the age of 92 years.

Arthur was born in London, England and was a Warrant Officer, Navigator, in the Royal Air Force in WWII. Arthur immigrated to Canada in 1948. He was employed with Alberta Government Telephones from 1952 to 1979.

He married Evelyn Swanson in 1973 in Camrose. They moved to the Ohaton area and lived there from 1978 to 1992, then went back to Camrose until his final move on October 7, 2015 to Bethany Collegeside in Red Deer.

Arthur is survived by Evelyn and her daughters Arlene Christenson and Donna (Dennis) Pedersen; five grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; brother John; and numerous nieces and nephews in London, England.

He was predeceased by his parents, one sister, and two brothers.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from the Norsemen Inn, Camrose.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

Margaret Jean Wilcox of Brandon, MB, formerly of Camrose, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015 at the age of 84 years.

Jean is survived by her children Greg (Deanna) Wilcox of Camrose, AB, Ione (George) Goossen of Fork River, MB, Susan (Donald) Reich of Bawlf, AB, Joyce (Calvin) Von Bargen of Sifton, MB, Leila (Murray) Kerr of Brandon, MB, and Ian (Johanne) Wilcox of Brandon, MB; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband Leo; and three sisters, Mary Stuve, Lucille Martz and Helen Smith.

Liturgy of the Word Service will be held on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. from Burgar Funeral Home Chapel in Camrose with Rev. Larry Pederson officiating.

Inurnment will follow in the Duhamel Cemetery.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the charity of one’s choice.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com.

Camrose and Daysland was in care of the arrangements Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated service since 1906”

Camrose and Daysland was in care of the arrangements Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated service since 1906”

Joseph John Prehn Joseph John Prehn was born at Galahad Hospital to Emil and Mary Prehn on January 10, 1930. He passed away on November 22, 2015 at the age of 85 years. He was united in marriage to Shirley Badry on April 16, 1956 and together they made their home on the family farm. To this union, three children were born.

Joe was predeceased by his wife Shirley; his parents; daughter Phyllis; brothers Ed and Alfred; and one sister Agnes.

He is survived by his two sisters Margaret and Marion; and sister-in-law Kathleen. He will be deeply missed by his son Larry (Deb); daughter Arlene (Ray) Deren; son-in-law Ray Sevigny; eight grandchildren Amber Prehn, Brad (Allyson) Prehn, Dallas (Kerry) Oberg, Mandy Oberg, Nicole Deren and Nolan Deren, Jordan (Suzie) Sevigny and April Sevigny; as well as four greatgrandchildren Ethyn, Levi, Griffin and Julia Prehn.

Whether raising his crops or his family, his optimism, quiet strength and unwavering faith will inspire and encourage us forever.

A Prayer Vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at St. Martin’s Roman Catholic Church in Heisler, AB. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2015 at St. Martin`s Roman Catholic Church in Heisler with Fr. Leon Kler officiating. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will follow 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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Joelle Amanda Haugen December 27, 1977 – December 7, 2005 A wonderful life came to a sudden end She died as she lived – everyone’s friend.

She was thoughtful, loving and kind, What a precious memory she left behind.

She left us suddenly, her thoughts unknown, But she left us memories we are proud to own.

Treasure her, God, in Your garden of rest, For in our world, she was the best.

You are always in our hearts.

Lovingly remembered, Dad, Mom, Taylor, Michael, Killian, Meadow, Barry, Janice, Jeff, Ashley, Mike, Harlow, Brad, Katrina, Dawson, Lyndon, Ronnine, Tennille and Spencer

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Forever loved and dearly missed, Carole and families

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DECK THE HALLS CHRISTMAS MARKET – St. Patrick School, December 12, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Crafts, baking, home decor, small business and more!

JOIN US FOR OUR PRAYER GROUP, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Call Dallas, 780-672-1224 for more info and address for this and bring your problems to our Lord. For info on learning about health problems, we have a session every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Current subjects: Depression and Diabetic help.

Then stay for Bible Study and join in potluck meal afterwards.

Garage Sale open year-round Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., a fund-raiser for our church. The Health, Bible Study and Garage Sale are at 4703-48 St. Call Shirley, 780-678-9634 or Allan, 780-678-0947 for more info.

Everyone welcome.

SILVER CREEK CURLING CLUB Men’s Bonspiel - Jan. 18 - 23 Entry fee: $160/team Deadline for entries: Jan. 16 Mixed Bonspiel - Feb. 16 - 20, Entry fee: $160/team Deadline for entries: Feb. 13 To enter contact: Scott Keller, 780-678-5837, Dane Lindholm, 780-781-7700 CHRISTMAS MARKET – Round Hill Hall, Monday, Dec. 7, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. For a free table call Terry, 780672-6068.

CAMROSE SKI JUMP – It’s now time for interested Camrose and area residents to see what is being proposed.

Open House, Stoney Creek Centre, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. where alternatives will be displayed. Everyone is invited to comment and express their personal preferences. Come when it’s convenient and have your say. For more information contact Garry Gibson, 780-672-5095.

BAWLF HIGH SCHOOL ST U DENTS’ U N ION ANNUAL TURKEY SUPPER – Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Rosalind Hall, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Adults: $12; 6 - 12: $8, 5 and under: Free. Come and support Bawlf High School.

CAMROSE WILD ROSE DANCE CLUB DANCE – Mirror Lake Centre, 5415-49 Ave., Camrose. Sat., Dec. 5. Band: Northern Kings.

8 p.m. - midnight. Admission: $15 per person. Lunch: 10:30 p.m. Ages 18+ welcome.

Call Lawrence at 780608-1590 or 780-878-4108 for information or visit www.camroseseniorcentre.com ROSE CITY FARMERS’ MARKET presents Tyler Vollrath in Concert.

(Tyler toured with Brett Kissel) Thursday, Dec. 10 at Centre Court, Duggan Mall, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Everything you need for Christmas!

PERSONAL

HELP WANTED

DRINKING A PROBLEM? Alcoholics Anonymous, call 780-672-9406 or 780-608-8798.

LOST THAT LOVING FEELING? Find it with a personal ad in The Camrose Booster classifieds. Ph. 780-672-3142.

FULL-TIME CLASS 1 DRIVER – We are seeking a local Class 1 company driver for pick-up and delivery in the Camrose/Wetaskiwin area. Day shift, Mon. through Fri. Experienced and clean abstract preferred. Apply with resumé to kmeurin@duckeringstransport. com or fax to 780-447-5859.

LRHM is seeking a farm labourer from May 1 - Oct. 31, 2016. Duties include: rock picking, bin cleaning, equipment maintenance, grain shoveling, bag filling, fence repair and tractor operation. Requirements: valid driver’s license with clean abstract, previous farm experience and a positive attitude. Wages $16/hr., 40-hr. work week (may vary in season). Benefits, medical insurance. Accommodations available for a fee. Located east of New Norway, AB. Fax resumé to Steven Snider, 780-855-2569.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TIRAS DAIRIES, INC. REQUIRES F/T MILK PROCESSING SUPERVISOR NOC 9213 – Hours may vary.

Morning, afternoon or evening shift work. Must have 5-7 years’ supervisory experience in the food and beverage industry. Extensive knowledge in the operation of HTST pasteurization processing and CIP/SIP systems is required, along with a working knowledge of HACCP and CFIA regulations. Supervisor will prepare production and other reports, and manage inventory control. Duties may include training staff in cheese production following GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). A knowledge of preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment is required. Starting wage is $22/ hr., no benefits. Please submit resumé in person or by mail to: Tiras Dairies Inc., 3712-42 Ave., Camrose, AB T4V 4W3; or fax to 780-608-2492.

THANK YOU THE FAMILY OF TJ “TIMOTHY JEFFERSON’ DAHL wishes to thank each of you who offered condolences and support after the heartbreaking loss of our son, brother and uncle. To everyone who sent gifts of flowers and food, love and prayers, made donations through the trust or directly, stopped by for visits and hugs and shared memories of our precious TJ, we thank you. Words simply cannot express the depth of our appreciation. Your love and caring has touched our hearts and will forever be a part of how we remember having to say goodbye to someone we loved so much. Knowing that you share in our loss and grief has been, and will continue to be, a source of comfort and strength. – Terry and Susan, Selina, Russel and Blakely, Steven and Kayla, Jonathan MANY THANKS to the kind gentleman and two ladies who came to my rescue by shovelling out the red and silver Ford truck on Main Street last Tuesday. It was very much appreciated.

PETS/PET SUPPLIES BATTLE RIVER VETERINARY SERVICES Practice Limited to Companion Animals Experienced Professionals Providing Quality Care and Service 780-672-6999 5208-51 Avenue, Camrose

TO GIVE AWAY FREE : NEUTERED MALE HUSKY / BASSET HOUND CROSS – Approximately three years old. Needs to be outside on acreage or farm, receiving lots of attention.

Doesn’t like cats. Call or text Nicole, 780-603-8888.

SIX FARM KITTENS – Dog friendly, litter trained. Ph. 780-375-2197.

CUTE AND FRIENDLY – Three beautiful male farm kittens to give to a good home.

Call or text Pauline, 780226-4223.

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

WANTED WILL ACCEPT OLD VEHICLES, machinery, scrap iron, etc. Car batteries (will pay for). Call 780-672-6917 or 780686-5211.

SERVICES J.D.’s SMALL ENGINE SALES & SERVICE – Ph. 780-672-7649.

WE SELL RUBBER STAMPS, stamp pads, and stamp pad ink. Camrose Booster Ltd., 4925-48 St., Camrose.

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

LaCRIA TRUCKING Potable Water Hauling Residential, Commercial, Oilfield Gerald and Marla Steinwand, owners PHONE 780-679-9134 DSS CONSTRUCTION Don’t put off those projects any longer! Give me a call and we can plan together.

Devin Meakins, Ph. 780-853-1080 McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD. Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded Where your business is appreciated 780-672-5242, Camrose THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK TAILORING Full alteration service.

Phone for an appointment 780-672-4793 Camrose HAY LAKES BOTTLE DEPOT Business Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday Large order drop-offs welcome Call 780-878-3306 FINISHING CARPENTER Quality, installed hand railings, stair railings and finishing work WCB and insured Call Dave P. 780-678-6163 ROY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE – Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. Roy Boughner, 780-232-3097.

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 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

ADD A FREE PHOTO TO MOST CLASSIFIED ADS!

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CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued)

NEWER TWO-BEDROOM FOURPLEX Suite includes five appliances and is close to downtown area.

Phone Rick, 780-608-5000 or George, 780-678-7610 SECOND FLOOR OFFICE SPACE ON MAIN STREET, CAMROSE Smaller, recently developed 146 sq. ft. office.

Reasonably priced at $155.61 monthly, all inclusive. Nice, quiet neighbours.

Call the fairest and most reasonable people in the business, Blain or Don, at 780-672-3142.

SHORT TERM RENTAL – Early Dec. to end of April.

Snowbirds going south. Fully furnished two-bedroom top floor of house in quiet cul-de-sac close to downtown. Sorry – no kids, pets or partiers. Non-smoking. $900/mo. includes internet, satellite TV, all utilities, gas fireplace, shared laundry, indoor parking. Would suit single working person. 780-608-6187.

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 MAIN FLOOR OFFICE SPACE IN DOWNTOWN CAMROSE Newer building, quiet, peaceful, nice neighbours • Smaller office, suitable for one person, 10’ x 11’, $210.92 monthly.

• Somewhat larger office, 12.5’ x 11’, 137 sq. ft., $279.82 monthly.

• Generous office, 192 sq. ft., $310.88 monthly.

All rents quoted include utilities. Call the fairest and most reasonable people in the business, Blain or Don at 780-672-3142

STUDENTS’ ROOMS FOR RENT – Female students preferred. Rooms for rent in the Scotney and Jacqueline character homes. Both are 2.5 blocks from university in Camrose. Clean, quiet and bright. Rent is $550 $600/mo. plus DD and includes WiFi and all utilities. They are partially furnished and include shared laundry. Some rooms are fully furnished for international students. No partiers, smokers or pets allowed. Please call Dave P., 780-678-6163.

ASPEN TERRACE Welcome Home!

Modern, spacus, clean Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, in-suite washer/dryer, elevator Heat, hot water, parking included Pet friendly In quiet surroundings All amenities within walking distance Senior friendly 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 TWO-BEDROOM, TWO BATH upper level of up-anddown duplex, 4911A-69 Street.

No smoking, no pets. $1,300/mo.

Call Sean, 780-608-6310.

HOUSE FOR RENT IN DAYSLAND – 1,050 sq. ft. with heated, detached garage. Available Dec. 15. $1,500/mo. plus utilities. No pets or smokers. For more information please call 780-679-8767.

HOUSEHOLD INGLIS STOVE – Coil burners, white, good condition, $325. Ph. 780-672-7033.

LIVESTOCK/FEED 160 SILAGE BALES – Wrapped. Wheat greenfeed, good quality, $80/bale. Call 780877-2339, 780-877-2326.

MISCELLANEOUS SEE THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 24 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. 1-800661-7858.

Men need cancer screenings Cancer screenings play an important role in cancer prevention. Screenings may not prevent people from getting cancer, but they can detect the presence of cancer before a person begins to experience any signs or symptoms. Screenings also can help doctors catch cancer before it metastasizes, or spreads, to areas of the body outside the area where it originated.

Many women get routine mammograms to detect for breast cancer, but women are not the only ones who should include cancer screenings in their healthcare routines.

Men also can benefit from screenings, discussing the pros and cons of each with their physicians during routine health examinations.

Colon cancer: Men should begin getting screened for colon cancer at age 50, though those with family histories of colon cancer or other colon issues should begin even earlier, as family history increases a man’s risk of developing colon cancer. Colon cancer screenings may discover a type of growth known as a polyp, which is typically benign and can be removed before it develops into cancer. Men have various options to choose from with regard

You supply the photo in person or by email (ads@camrosebooster.com) and we will add it to your paid classified advertisement at absolutely no extra charge.

FIVE-PIECE WESTBURY DRUM SET – $350. Ph. 780373-3743.

ONLY applies to: Auto, Boats, RVs, Motorcycles, ATVs, Auto Misc., Pets/Pet Supplies, Lost and Found, Rentals, Livestock, Machinery, Household, Real Estate and Misc.

Always better – Always better read!

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to screening for colon cancer.

Such options include a colonoscopy, a stool DNA test and a camera pill. Speak to your physician about these options and discuss your family history, which will influence how frequently you need to be screened for colon cancer.

Lung cancer: Screening for lung cancer is most important for men who currently or recently smoked.

Men between 55 and 80 who have a 30 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years should have annual screening for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT). Screening should be discontinued once a man has not smoked for 15 years or has developed

a health problem that substantially limits a man’s life expectancy or his ability or willingness to undergo curative lung surgery.

Prostate cancer: prostate cancer is the most common nonskin cancer among men.

Being 50 years of age, black and/or having a brother, son or father who had prostate cancer increase a man’s risk of developing the disease.

Screening tests for prostate cancer, which include a digital rectal exam and a prostatespecific antigen test, come with risks, and men should discuss these risks and the potential benefits of prostate cancer screenings before deciding to be screened.

FREE ADVERTISING

If you have personal items (not related to a profession, trade or business) valued at $100 or less, we will give you a

FREE CLASSIFIED AD Your message will be delivered to almost 13,500 households!

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Mail, fax, email or drop off your ad copy.

One item per ad – 20 word limit.

Include the price of the item in your ad.

Offer excludes living things, except when offered for free.

Example: Girl’s bicycle, like new, $70. 555-555-5555 WRITE YOUR AD HERE:

McLAUGHLIN HORSE SLEIGH – with shafts. Good condition, $1,800. Ph. 780679-8968.

JOHN DEERE 827E SNOWBLOWER – Power drive, electric start, two years old, one hour operation. Perfect condition. Cost $1,350, will sell for $1,000. 780-608-5032.

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PRIME DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE – 4979-50 St. 600 sq. ft. on second floor with elevator access. Includes lobby, two separate offices and lunchroom. $800/mo. including utilities. Ph. 780-679-5085.

FOUR-BEDROOM HOUSE – Available immediately.

Acreage in hamlet of Gwynne.

1,800 sq. ft., newly renovated.

Large yard, playground in back.

School 1 - 9. Great place to raise a family. $1,500/mo. Utilities not included. Must have good credit and references. Ph. 780994-7281.

SHORELINE APTS. – 4828-54 St. Two-bedroom w/ south facing balcony in quiet, adult building w/elevator. Heat and complimentary laundry included. No smoking, no pets.

Call 780-621-8495.

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CLOSE TO UNIVERSITY AND CITY CENTER – Very nice bright, spacious two-bedroom w/balcony in quiet adult only apartment. No smokers or pets. Reference required. Call 780-679-2170.

PASSAP DUO 80 KNITTING MACHINE – Motor, color changer, deco, books, pattern sheets, extras, $2,000 obo. Brother KH840 punch card knitting machine w/ribber, $650.

780-672-1990.

Mail to: Classified Ad Department, Camrose Booster Ltd. 4925-48 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1L7 Phone: 780-672-3142 Fax: 780-672-2518 Email: ads@camrosebooster.com

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FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The owners hereby offer the following parcel of land located approximately ½ mile from Heisler, Alberta for sale by tender: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 16 TOWNSHIP 42 SECTION 28 QUARTER NORTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

Dreaming of a better future for you and your family?

There are no buildings on the lands. The land is fenced with one dugout and is improved pasture land.

Take your next step forward this winter with NorQuest College in Wetaskiwin and explore program options in: • • • •

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Badry Tender” to Scott Farnham at Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, 5016-52 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1V7, on or before 12:00 noon, December 14, 2015, and shall be accompanied with GST number and a cheque payable to Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP in trust for 10% of the tender price.

Early Learning and Child Care Community Support Worker Academic Upgrading Health Care Aide

No conditional tenders will be accepted and the highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted.

Tenders will not be opened in public.

The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by mail.

My Step Forward Willy, current Academic Upgrading student, with his son

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The successful tenderer shall be obligated to complete the purchase on or before January 15, 2016. The 10% deposit shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price.

For further information, or to view the property, please contact Wayne Badry at 780-889-3985.

Start in January Apply today | 780.361.5800 norquest.ca/winter

Armena 4-H Club

15-11-04 10:47 AM

By Ashley Ganske Club Reporter

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BYLAW 1366 Under the authority of the Municipal Government Act, Section 22, Council of Camrose County intends to pass Bylaw 1366 for the purpose of closing a road allowance described as follows: Road Plan 1026HW within 21-43-18-W4 east of Road Plan 4993KS The purpose of this closure is to cancel the undeveloped road plan and consolidate it back with the adjacent farmlands.

This will have no impact on public road travel.

Anyone affected by the closure of this road allowance may make written submissions before 12:00 p.m., December 1, 2015. The Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Council Chambers, 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 3S8. Written submissions will be heard first. Oral submissions will be heard as time permits.

Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the County Office during office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on the County’s webpage: www.county.camrose.ab.ca.

Horses...Cows...or both – You Pick!

If you’re between six and 21 years old and interested in having some fun and learning about horses and/ or cows, come and check out our Armena 4-H Club. We are a club that encourages even the youngest kids to have hands on experience and be involved. Our Cleaver members (ages six to eight) that choose to, can work with baby calves or the horses at some of the functions.

Beef News

On October 31 the Armena Beef 4-H Club started their year off by having their yearly weigh-in where the steers weighed an average of 715 kg. A big thank you to Hillcrest Acres for allowing us to haul in for weigh-in. It was great getting to “initiate” your fancy new facility!

In addition to weighing, we vaccinated all the projects and tattooed the heifers. This year we have 11 steers, four cow calves and a few heifers.

Horse News

Our horse club is a newer club and is a very relaxed group. So far this year we have 12 members and two cleavers. Our members have a variety of interests including, but not limited to, trail riding, parades, showing, and gymkhana. Even if you don’t have your own horse we may be able to help you become part of our club.

General News

On Nov. 14 our horse and beef members attended Farmfair International at Northlands. We had a whopping 19 members attend. We watched a few demos, walked through the tradeshow and

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of MARGARET ANN OBERG, who died on May 18, 2015.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim

by January 1, 2016, and provide details of your claim with JAMES H. ANDREASSEN at Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1.

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of ESTHER MARY WARKE, who died on October 19, 2015.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by January 15, 2016, and provide details of your claim with JAMES H. ANDREASSEN at Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1.

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of ALVIN ALBERT BUSENIUS, of the City of Camrose, Alberta, who died on November 4, 2015.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim

by Friday, January 8, 2016, and provide details of your claim with WAYNE THRONDSON, Q.C. at Fielding & Company LLP, Suite 100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S3.

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of VALENTINA TURNBULL, who died on July 31, 2015.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by January 8, 2016, and provide details of your claim to: KNAUT JOHNSON FRANCOEUR Barristers, Solicitors and Notaries Public ATTENTION: JEFFREY W.H. SPADY 4925-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S4 If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have. competed in the “Farmer Olympics.” Our awards supper for the past 4-H season was held on November 15 at the Scandia Church in Armena. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors and buyers who make our club

a success! Our past leader, Kimberley Wetsch, has handed the torch over and we were all sad to say farewell as we presented her a Bernie Brown print in recognition of her wonderful commitment to our club and 4-H.

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Family • Achievement • Integrity • Respect

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

Quality Training • Incentive Programs Benefits or Bonus Program Available Positions • Assistant Manager – Full-time / shift work, Minimum 3 years’ Tim Hortons management experience, annual salary $38K to $44K plus bonuses and benefits depending on experience • Food Service Supervisors (FSS) – Full-time / shift work, Minimum 1 to 2 years’ industry experience, $13.50 to $16.75 per hour plus benefits depending on experience • Food Service Attendants (FSA) – Part-time / Full-time shift work, no experience or education necessary, $11.20 to $13.25 per hour plus benefits depending on availability and experience Now hiring for permanent full-time / part-time!

AT BOTH LOCATIONS IN CAMROSE! Hiring for 796005 Alberta Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons West, 6602-48 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 4R1 • 1 Assistant Manager • 8 FSS • 8 FSA All starting ASAP Apply by mail, phone 780-608-7626 (Roxy/Ken) or fax 780-672-9455 Hiring for 1256146 Alberta Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons East, 3601-48 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 1L8 • 1 Assistant Manager • 8 FSS • 8 FSA – All starting ASAP Apply by mail, phone 780-672-5087 (Diane/Dave) or fax 780-672-8808

Honesty, caring and a workplace that feels like home

An employer you can count on

Apply in person with resumé at either Camrose store Canadian Northern Plains Rail Services is seeking a part-time

Labourer

in Camrose, Alberta.

If you are mechanically inclined and looking for some part-time occasional work – Canadian Northern Plains Rail Services is seeking the services of someone to assist us with our rail car and locomotive servicing in the Camrose and Edmonton region.

Applicants must be able to work safely as a condition of employment.

Contact: Karen Smith at Karen_Smith@nprail.com if interested, together with details of interest and experience.

Canadian Northern Plains Rail Services is part of the Northern Plains Rail Companies. www.nprail.com

Camrose Kinette Club grateful for support of Silent Santa program The Camrose Kinette Club is grateful for all the toys, gifts, cash and cheques that are donated by caring individuals, businesses and service organizations to the Silent Santa program.

Gift suggestions for babies include blankets, soft toys and sleepers. Gift suggestions for teenagers include movie passes, books, art supplies, pajamas, sports equipment (soccer balls), footballs, hockey sticks, makeup kids, personal hygiene kits, hand held games, swimming passes, Kodiaks hockey tickets, board games, and of course, hats, gloves and scarves.

Gifts and toys may be dropped off until Dec. 12 at Camrose Kinette collection depots in Real Canadian Superstore, DugganMall,theCamrosePostOffice,RoseCityHair 2000 or Shuman Insurance.

More information may be obtained by contacting Kathy Schwab at 780-672-8073.

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HOME AND AGRO MANAGER Sedgewick, AB

Wild Rose Co-operative Association Ltd. invites applications for the position of Home and Agro Manager at our Sedgewick, AB branch.

Wild Rose Co-operative Association Ltd. is an ever growing and expanding cooperative with annual sales in excess of $100 million with food, petroleum, lumber/ building materials and agriculture products.

The Home and Agro Manager will be responsible for the overall operations of the Home, Lumber and AG Centre in Sedgewick, AB. This senior management position is responsible for, but not limited to: sales and marketing of hardware, lumber and agri inputs to new and existing customers; managing adequate results in sales, margins and inventories; adherence to merchandising standards, marketing efforts, signage (product and directional); management of assets and adherence to maintenance schedules; ensuring customer relations are a top priority; appearance of departmental facilities and equipment; budget and report preparation; processing of claims, invoices and other paperwork; ensuring proper handling and storage of crop inputs products; development of written performance appraisals; training of new hires existing personnel; attendance of regularly scheduled staff meetings; and staying aware and informed of all new materials or techniques by attending material manufacturer’s seminars, trade shows, etc. Lifting up to 40 lb. is required.

The qualified candidate must: • possess the ability to work as part of a team with excellent leadership, communication skills (written and oral), listening skills, ability to ask questions, be persuasive and delegate; • understand agriculture based rural markets; • have a degree or diploma in Agriculture, Business or Marketing with a concentration in Agri Business; • have 5 to 7 years’ proven sales in the retail home building supplies and agro industry; • have valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 3A considered an asset).

• related experience in the Co-operative Retailing System is considered an asset; • be able to travel at least 50% locally and 20% throughout Western Canada.

This position will also be responsible for supervising and leading a team of approximately 15 employees to operating successful home, lumber and agro centres with annual sales of approximately $12.0 million.

Wild Rose Co-op offers a competitive benefit package including health, dental, vision extended benefits, bonus incentive program, annual employee rebates, tuition reimbursement, matched superannuation (pension plan), group life, LTD, chiropractic and massage care benefits, employee and family assistance, and much more.

For more information or to apply in confidence, please contact Crystal Zinck, Human Resources Manager at 780-672-3107 or by email at c.zinck@wildrosecoop.ca.

The Co-operative wishes to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Like helping people?

Your Calling is at...

Killam Health Centre is looking for:

Registered/ Psychiatric Nurse WHEN APPLYING: Please submit your résumé by 2400 hours on the closing date, quoting the Competition Number Competition Number: LC-50900-KM Position Type: Temporary Part-Time (0.19 FTE) Date Closed: December 16, 2015 Salary Range: Min: $35.78/Hr Max: $47.90/Hr

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

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

BIRTHS

To Brittany and Logan Sommer, of Camrose, on November 17, a son.

To Ashley Grosfield, of Camrose, on November 19, a son and a daughter.

Human Resources Toll Free: 1.877.450.7555

To Ruth and John Hofer, of Bruce, on November 19, a son.

DEATHS

Jerome Gregory Kalawsky, of Round Hill, on November 19, at 68 years.

Ruth Gozzola, of Camrose, on November 20, at 74 years.

Norman White, of Camrose, on November 24, at 95 years.

Irene Ann Jones (nee Klug), of Camrose, on November 27, at 80 years.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Bylaw #2838/15

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 #2838/15 on February 2, 2015.

The purpose of Bylaw #2838/15 is to assign Land Use Districts and regulate development in the City of Camrose.

The City of Camrose Planning and Development Department is replacing the City of Camrose Land Use Bylaw #2567/07. The Land Use Bylaw guides all development applications and permit processes, and regulates the use of land within our community.

Land use regulation ensures economic, orderly, sustainable, and attractive development of land within Camrose. One of the goals for this review was to make the document more user-friendly and functional for daily use.

A Public Hearing is scheduled to be held as follows: Date: December 14, 2015 Time: 5:00 p.m.

Place: Camrose City Hall, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB Any person(s) who have an interest regarding the passing of Bylaw #2838/15 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 December 9, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. by mail to: Kim Isaak, Deputy City Manager, 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 #2838/15 at the regular Council Meeting on December 14, 2015.

For additional information, contact Aaron Leckie, Director of Planning and Development Services, phone 780-672-4428 or email to aleckie@camrose.ca.

CAMROSE GOLF COURSE IS NOW OPEN AS A SEASONAL DOG OFF-LEASH AREA

The Camrose Golf Course is now open as a seasonal (winter) dog off-leash area and cross-country ski park. This is a multi-use area largely maintained by volunteers and respecting other users and their chosen activities will ensure its future availability for these activities.

The ‘south nine’ of the Camrose Golf Course has been designated as a trial dog off-leash area over the winter period. It is important that the posted Guidelines and Rules for Use of an Off-Leash Area are adhered to.

THIS IS A MULTI-USE AREA… PLEASE RESPECT OTHER USERS AND YOUR SAFETY BY: • Not walking on the designated ski trails...PLEASE! • Keeping dogs off the ski tracks (skiing with a dog on the ‘south nine’ is permitted) • Staying on the golf course ‘south nine’ only (south side of the tracks). Only skiers are permitted on the ‘north nine’. Dogs and walkers are not permitted on the north nine.

• Using the designated walking trails • Staying away from golf greens (wire fenced) and tee boxes • Driving VERY slowly in the parking area • Being very aware of the proximity of the train tracks and approaching trains All winter trails in this area are maintained by volunteers of the Camrose Ski Club for the benefit of all users; skiers, walkers and dogs alike. All users are encouraged to contribute to the Camrose Ski Club by registering as a member of the Club or by making a donation.

These funds will be used to offset the cost of maintaining the trails.

There is an additional year-round fenced dog off-leash area north of the Safeway store in the ‘dry pond’. The Stoney Creek Valley seasonal dog off-leash area is closed for the winter.

Whether off-leash or on, always pick up after your pet.

Go to City of Camrose web page at www.camrose.ca for additional dog off-leash information.

VALLEY SKI TRAILS CLOSED TO ALL FOOT TRAFFIC

The Stoney Creek Valley Ski Trails are now closed to all foot traffic, including use as a seasonal dog off-leash area. Cross-country skiing is the only permissible activity on these trails. For the safety of skiers, your pets and yourself, please respect the winter use of these trails by not utilizing them as walking trails. The asphalt trail system will remain open for general use (dogs must be kept on-leash).

See what’s proposed for the Camrose ski jump Camrose and area residents will be able to see what is being proposed for the ski jump during an open house from 2 to 7 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Stoney Creek Centre. Alternatives

will be displayed and everyone will have the chance to comment and express their personal preference. This is an open house so there is no agenda or meeting protocol: come when it is convenient

and have your say. Those who have been working on developing the alternatives will be in attendance to answer any questions. For more information contact Garry Gibson at 780-672-5095.

AGRICULTURAL AWARD NOMINATIONS The Camrose County Agricultural Communications Committee is seeking nominations for Camrose County 2016 Wall of Honor Inductees.

This honor recognizes the contributions to Agriculture by individual producers, individuals in agri-business, or individuals in extension and research work. Candidates for the Agriculture Wall of Honor should have demonstrated leadership in farm, rural and community organizations at the district, county or provincial level. Selections for the Camrose Agricultural Wall of Honor are considered on the basis of a person’s outstanding contribution to agricultural development and the quality of rural life within the perimeter of Camrose County. Previous inductees can be found at http://www.county.camrose.ab.ca/content/agricultural-wallhonor.

Century Farm Award Applications Keeping the family farm or ranch from generation to generation and actively farming is an impressive achievement. Camrose County recognizes these long standing farms during our Century Farm Awards. Eligibility requirements: at the time of application the land has been continuously owned and farmed or ranched by your family for a minimum of 100 years. Provide clear proof of kinship between your family and founder of the farm or ranch, proof of ownership (land title). Eligible applicants will be awarded a sign to be hung at the gate or on a building commemorating the achievement. Previous Century Farm Award recipients can be found at http://www.county.camrose.ab.ca/content/centuryfarm-award.

Nomination and Application forms can be found at www.county. camrose.ab.ca or by contacting the Agricultural Services Office by phone (780) 672-4765, or email ASB@county.camrose.ab.ca.

Deadline for applications - January 31, 2016.

The Camrose County Agricultural Awards Banquet is scheduled for April 9, 2016, 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m at the Hay Lakes Agri-Plex. Limited tickets will be available early in March.

INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND The following farmland, located near Camrose, Alberta, is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to restrictions, reservations, Caveat 082 409 072 and non-financial obligations in the existing Certificate of Title: THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION TEN (10) TOWNSHIP FORTY SEVEN (47) RANGE TWENTY (20) WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES), MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: HECTARES (ACRES) MORE OR LESS A) PLAN 8079ET – RIGHT OF WAY 0.741 1.83 B) PLAN 8022139 – ROAD 0.368 0.91 C) PLAN 0828390 – SUBDIVISION 2.81 6.94 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS TOTAL: 150.32 ACRES MORE OR LESS Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Ozment Tender” to Andreassen Borth, with the tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to “Andreassen Borth” for $5,000.00 and must be delivered before 12:00 noon on December 15, 2015 to Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1, Attention: Margaret Weir Andreassen.

This sale is subject to a lease and easement which allows the use of three fertilizer sheds, along with access to the same, to the end of October, 2026, as protected by Caveat 082 409 072.

Possession will be provided on closing.

The taxes will be adjusted on closing date.

Tenders will not be opened in public.

The Tenderers will not be providing a Real Property Report.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before Monday, February 1, 2016. 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 Kathy Ozment at 780-679-4859.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 1, 2015 – Page 45

TAXI TOKENS

The City of Camrose is providing taxi tokens, worth four dollars, to subsidize the cost of cab rides for residents of Camrose.

The tokens are available at the following organizations within the city: • Augustana University • Bethany Group Residences • CAFCL – Camrose Association for Community Living • CDSS – Camrose and District Support Services • CMHA – Canadian Mental Health Association • Home Care – Alberta Health Services • Learning Together Program at Chester Ronning School • McMann Outreach Program – FASD • Mental Health and Addictions – AHS • MSK (Hip and Knee) Clinic – AHS • Neighbor Aid and the Food Bank • The Open Door • PACE Outreach School • PCN – Primary Care Network • Public Health – AHS • SOS – Service Options for Seniors • Sunrise Village • Women’s Shelter To discuss options if your organization has been missed and would like tokens for your clients, please contact Yvonne from the Community Transportation Advisory Committee at jyallan@telus.net, or 780-915-6979.

CONGRATULATIONS CAMROSE! The City of Camrose is pleased to congratulate those who participated in the 2015 Toilet Rebate Program. This year the citizens of Camrose replaced 89 high volume toilets with low flow, high efficiency models. This added to a grand total of 934 toilet replacements since the beginning of the Toilet Rebate Program in 2008!

The toilet is one of the largest water consuming appliances, attributing to nearly 30% of total indoor water use in residential homes and up to 45% in some businesses or institutions. Thank you to all who participated for your effort to conserve this precious natural resource!

For more information on the Toilet Rebate Program please visit www.camrose.ca/toiletrebate or contact the City of Camrose at toiletrebate@camrose.ca or 780.672.4428.

NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS ISSUED Take notice that the following Development Permits for the proposed uses listed below have been approved by the City of Camrose Development Authority, under the provision of Bylaw #2567/07, the Land Use Bylaw of the City of Camrose.

The development permits have been approved SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF APPEAL TO THE SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD. Any person wishing to appeal an approval may do so by serving a written notice of appeal and the REQUIRED FEE to the Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose (phone 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, 2nd Floor, 5204-50 Avenue, during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday (phone 780-672-4428).

Permit #

Land Description Lot Block Plan

SP2015066 1 SP2015067 8 SP2015068 23

23 0840057 2 0024248 5 9723008

Civic Address

Development

4901-46 Avenue 75 Park Ridge Drive 3771-48 Avenue

Sign Permit Sign Permit Sign Permit

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 1, 2015 – Page 46

Midnight Madness celebrates Christmas season Photos clockwise from top left: Jo-Anna Wohlgemuth took a break from Midnight Madness shopping to sit and read a Christmas book at Cathel Books on Main Street; Duggan Mall was also open for Midnight Madness so Lorraine Kelly took advantage by getting assistance from Samantha Thorne on deciding on a gift choice from a variety of Sock Snowman crafts; poinsettias were just one of the gift ideas suggested by Kelly Fredrickson from Pedersen’s Florists during Midnight Madness held Nov. 27; Cole and Elyse Steadman browse for baby clothes at Kids Warehouse, one of the stops shoppers took in on Main Street; Pride and Slim, two of the horses owned by Foss Irwin of Wetaskiwin area, pulled wagons full of folks around Main Street as part of the festivities held during Midnight Madness; six-year-old Ezri Peterson handed her ticket to June Reimer, volunteer, for one of the free movies played at the Bailey Theatre.

Photos by Murray Green and Lori Larsen

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 1, 2015 – Page 47

Who will win the 2015

Christmas Light-up Contes t?

Yvonne and Rod Seibold – 2014 Winners Wi

If you feel you have done a stellar job of decorating the exterior of your home for Christmas, or if you know of somebody around town who has done a masterful job of decorating, we’d like to know.

Phone, email or fax us the address of any home you believe will provide joy for others. Each week from now until Christmas, The Camrose Booster will publish a list of addresses of decorated homes which are must sees.

Glen and Marcia Blatz – 2013 Winners

Andrew and Laurie Little – 2012 Winners

M Murray and d El Elsie i Sh Sherwin i – 2009 and 2011 Winners

Judging by a team with a keen eye for perfection On Wednesday, December 16, a panel of judges will travel to the address of every home which has been recommended to us by you and fellow readers of The Camrose Booster. Our judging team will be accompanied by an agent from the RE/MAX sales team. The judges will choose the home they believe to be most appropriately decorated.

Get Decorating, Camrose!

The Camrose Booster will pay $100 towards your December power bill if your home is judged to be the best.

RE/MAX Camrose will donate $100 towards the local charity of your choice if your decorated dwelling is judged as tops!

NOTE: The 2014 winning home is not eligible for judging in the 2015 contest.

Addresses received to date…

5613-25 Avenue, 6307 Marler Drive

Email ads@camrosebooster.com Phone 780-672-3142 Fax 780-672-2518

Brown invited to Team Central Agencies Home of the Week Canada West tryouts Exceptional custom walkout

By Murray Green

Camrose Kodiak T.J. Brown is one of 60 players from the British Columbia Hockey League, Alberta Junior Hockey League.

Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, Manitoba Junior Hockey League and Superior International Hockey League who will be trying to secure a spot on Team Canada West at a selection camp in Leduc, Dec. 5 to 8.

The Canada West selection camp roster includes six goaltenders, 21 defencemen and 33 forwards.

The AJHL leads the way with 24 players, followed by the BCHL with 18.

The SJHL will supply eight players, the MJHL seven, and the SIJHL three.

Three players could be returning from the 2014 World Junior A Challenge (Tyler Busch, Dante Fabbro and Tyson Jost).

The selection camp roster was chosen by Team Canada West head coach Tim Fragle (Sherwood Park, AJHL) along with assistant coaches Paul Dyck (Steinbach, MJHL), Mike Reagan (Flin Flon,

SJHL) and Barry Wolff (Coquitlam, BCHL), and director of hockey operations Trevor Alto (BCHL).

In Trenton, Ontario, on Dec. 11, Team Canada West will go head-to-head with Russia in an exhibition match at the Duncan McDonald Memorial Gardens. The game will start at 7:30 p.m. eastern.

Two Canadian teams and four international squads will form the two groups of three teams that face off Dec. 13 to 19 at the Cobourg Community Centre in Cobourg and the Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby.

Seven of the nine goldmedal games at the World Junior A Challenge have featured at least one Canadian team. Team Canada West won gold at the first two tournaments, in 2006 and 2007, and also took the top prize in 2011. The team also earned silver in 2008, 2009 and 2012, and won bronze in 2013.

For more information on the 2015 World Junior A Challenge, visit www.hockeycanada.ca/wjac.

Matt Banack 780-608-9733

By Murray Green

If your dream home includes a high quality custom two storey with a walkout onto a green space park with easy access to a playground, then this 2,301 square foot like-new home in Creekview could be a reality.

As you enter this impressive one-yearold home you will be greeted by attractive hardwood floors, a gorgeous flex room with frosted French doors and a beautiful staircase to the upper level.

An amazing open concept kitchen offers plenty of stunning granite and quartz counter tops, antiqued white and gunmetal blue maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, soft closing drawers, a handy cooking island and a walk through pantry with storage shelving.

The large bright dining area provides lots of space for your growing family or extended family gatherings. The comfortable living room is a great place to entertain guests. A garden door leads to the covered deck that is great for barbecue season.

A bathroom completes the main level.

Head up the staircase to the fabulous family room that you can use as a theatre

room, or as a place to spend time with family.

The large master bedroom features a walk-in closet and a five piece ensuite complete with a soaker tub, huge shower and double sinks. You'll love the heated flooring. Three other good sized bedrooms with closets, laundry room with cabinets and a four piece bathroom are also on the upper level.

The undeveloped basement features a walkout to a vast backyard. It is ready for the new owners to finish to suit their family needs.

The large front attached triple garage is ideal for those with extra vehicles.

This 5215-35 Avenue home is attractively priced to sell at $579,900. An open house will be held on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. Be sure to view this listing to fully appreciate all of the extras. Contact Matt Banack for your guided tour at: Central Agencies Inc. 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or Matt 780-608-9733 cell

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 1, 2015 – Page 48

CENTRAL AGENCIES INC. REAL ESTATE – INSURANCE

Follow us on…

4870-51 Street, Camrose • 780-672-4495 • 1-800-809-8040 • centralagencies.com After Hours: Lyndsey Delwo, 780-678-6117; Jillian Wideman-Lyon, 780-781-8787; Cole Walker, 780-679-5544; Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed, 587-322-5511; Graham Wideman, 780-679-8384; Matt Banack, 780-608-9733; Matthew Mayer, 780-781-7088; Tylor Keller, 780-281-0016. After Hr. Pager: 780-608-1078.

Open HouseS Thur., Dec. 3, 2-4 pm 5215-35 Ave., Creekview

“Home of the Week – See page 47!”

E XC EP T ION A L CUSTOM 2301 SQ. FT. WALKOUT 2-STOREY ... home backing WALKOUT! onto green space and park. This home offers hardwood floors, wainscoting, flex room, stunning kitchen w/ granite, quartz counter tops, antiqued white, gun metal blue maple cabinets, exc. master w/ remarkable 5-pce. en suite, bonus room, a/c, unique light fixtures. Triple car garage plus much more! Asking $579,900 CA0072098

Thur., Dec. 3, 2-4 pm #18, 5405-39 Avenue

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Stop in for info on all the new Zetsen homes!

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CALL TODAY FOR YOUR PERSONAL VIEWING! 13 12 homes and 3 2 townhouses currently under construction!

Call for details.

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EXC. BUNGALOW CONDO, PARK VIEW RAVINES ... Exc. parking! Premier location by valley, walking trails. Exc. presentation, thoughtfully designed, beautifully fin. 9’, vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, cozy FP, lots of bright windows. Exc. kitchen, wonderful great room, DR. Spacious master, en suite. MF laundry. Superb ICF bsmt., huge family/games room. 24’x22’ htd. garage + lots more!

Asking $497,000 CA0069013

Thur., Dec. 3, 2-4 pm 3507-52A Street BEAUTIFUL QUALITY BUILT, CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOW! ...

Close to parks !

G IN and valley walkNEW LIST ing trails. 9’ and 11’ coffered ceilings, beautiful hardwood flooring. Exc. kitchen w/gorgeous custom cabinetry. Lovely LR, awesome dinette, superb master, private den, MF laundry. Exc. open bsmt. w/in-floor htg., 9’ ceilings. Awesome covered veranda, deck. 26’x23’ garage all fin., RV option. Lots of upgrades! Quality, lifestyle, a home you’ll love! It’s perfect!

Asking $489,900 CA0072787

Sat., Dec. 5, 1-3 pm 3703-75 Street

EXC. 1723 SQ. FT. 2-STOREY HOME BACKING ONTO FIELD IN SW MEADOWS! NEW PR ICE!... Awesome kitchen w/centre island eating bar, corner pantry, gorgeous maple cabinets, MF laundry, huge bonus room, lovely master w/WI closet, 5-pce. en suite + much more! Take a look for yourself! Asking $377,900 CA0070939 BR AND NEW FLOORPLAN! ...

2,297 sq. ft. twostorey. Large foyer, flex room, open concept, great kitchen, bonus room, master w/5 pc. en suite and 10’x11’ study. Impressive! See for yourself! Asking $477,900 CA0051293

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BACKING ONTO GOLF COURSE... Loaded w/ custom features! Grand staircase, vaulted ceilings, custom oak cabinetry, skylights. Kitchen has new granite, backsplash and appliances.

MF finished w/den, laundry and access to 24’x26’ garage w/under-floor heat, 8’ door. 3 lovely BR upstairs. Master features WI closet, in-room hot tub! Bsmt. has large Rec Room and BR, as well as underfloor heat. RV Parking, Manual sprinkler system and beautifully landscaped. One of a kind home! CA0063965 Asking $475,000

“Beautiful Duplex – On Park!”

BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW STYLE DUPLEX, OVERLOOKING PARK! G !... Quality built, NEW LISTIN open plan, 9’ and bordered ceilings, hardwood, maple cabinetry, granite counter tops, lge. island, huge WI pantry, 7 appl., lovely LR, en suite, MF laundry.

Awesome bsmt. dev., in-floor htg. No condo fees, park views from covered deck – it’s perfect!

Asking $408,900 CA0072240

OVER $300,000

EXC. CONDO – OVERLOOKING JUBILEE PARK … you’ll love the park views, location! Close !

IT N U walking trails, COR NER to city centre.

3R D FLOOR Beautiful open design, bright windows, superb balcony. Lovely kitchen, dinette views, cozy FP in LR, spacious master, en suite, MF laundry. Easy access to garage, elevator. A/C + more!

Asking $319,900 CA0071451 1745 SQ. FT., 3-BDRM., 3 BATH, BONUS ROOM ...

Open concept living, MF laundry, coffered dinette ceiling, WI pantry, 5-pce. en suite w/ corner tub, separate shower, infloor htg., WI closet. Still time to choose your finishes!

Asking $409,900 CA0065777 WALKOUT BSMT. ... w/gorgeous north valley views – premier family floor plan w/4 bdrm. upstairs, bonus room, another flex room on main. Loaded master w/5-pce. en suite, WI closet. 2186 sq. ft., 20’x26’ garage, raised deck, front covered veranda. Asking $519,400 CA0065782 2006 SQ. FT. 2-STOREY W/BONUS ROOM ... Beautiful open floor plan. Walkthrough pantry, MF laundry.

Attractive master w/ his/hers WI closets, 4-pce. en suite. Raised deck, 20’x26’ garage.

Still time to put your finishing touches on this one!

Asking $429,900 CA0065780 1901 SQ. FT., 3-BDRM., 3 BATH, BONUS ROOM ...

New floor plan! Spacious foyer, bright MF, lge. back entry w/laundry. 5-pce. en suite, WI closet in master! Great family area.

Asking $429,900 CA0065778

EXCEPTIONAL HOME! ... Immaculate yard!

Hardwood floors, maple cabinets, gas FP, infloor heat, triple pane windows, a/c. Htd. triple garage, RV parking, 3-season sunroom plus much more! Asking $520,000 CA0067587 WALKOUT BSMT. ... w/ gorgeous north valley views – beautiful family 2-storey w/ bonus room in Creekview. 3 bdrm., 3 baths, MF laundry, walkthrough pantry. 5-pce. en suite, his/hers WI closets. 20’x26’ garage and much more! CA0065781 Asking $499,900 C LOSE TO MIRR O R L A K E … walking trails and across from Bullrush Park. This cozy bi-level has 4 bdrm., 2 baths, newly reno’d kitchen/dining area w/upgraded appl., hardwood. Beautiful views of park from LR window. Fully fenced, mature landscaped yard w/new steps in front, new garage in back. Move in and enjoy! CA0072615 Asking $305,500

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!

Asking $379,000

WOW! NEW WALKOUT BUNGALOW BACKING ONTO PARK! ... Awesome new floor plan at Blackstone Villas! Exc. presentation, beautiful staircase, bright windows, coffered ceilings, hardwood, tile flooring. Amazing kitchen, dinette w/park views, gorgeous great room, beautiful FP, superb master, en suite, MF laundry, in-floor htg. 24’x24’ garage all fin. + lots more! Quality built, you’ll love it!

Asking $478,000 CA0046579

Beautiful Bungalows and Two Storeys

by Battle River Homes SW Meadows

• 1400 sq. ft.

• 2 bedrooms • 26’x26’/28’ garage Asking $459,162 CA0065858

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1745 SQ. FT. 2-STOREY … 3 bdrm., 3 baths, bonus room, 5-pce. en suite, MF laundry plus much more! Asking $444,900 CA0046348

CAMROSE HOMES OVER $300,000

“Parkview Ravines!”

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UNDER $300,000

how homes built by Zetsen will enhance your life!

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!

Valleyview

Walkout Lot Available – Build Your Dream Home!

SOLD

• 1400 sq. ft.

• 2 bedrooms • Cul-de-sac • RV parking option Asking $499,162 CA0047091

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AWESOME 6-BDRM. BI-LEVEL, SUPERB YARD, CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION! … Exc. Victoria Park location w/golf course, park close by.

Spacious LR, exc. kitchen w/lots of cabinetry, superb dinette, generous master, en suite, MF laundry. Exc. bsmt., cozy FP in family room, huge kitchenette. Very nicely landscaped, attached 24’x25’ garage + more! You’ll love it!

Asking $399,900 CA0069437 FAM I LY BI-LEVEL W/ E XC. PAR K LOCAT I O N … close to schools. Backs onto park. 1382 sq. ft., 5 bdrm., attractive foyer, bright windows, easy keep laminate flooring. Spacious LR, DR, lovely kitchen, generous master w/en suite. Exc. bsmt. dev., WO to garage, cozy wood FP in huge family/ games room. Awesome yard, park views, 24’x22’ garage, HE furnace, a/c. CA0072359 Asking $349,900

Asking $459,900

STU N N I N G HOME! … 1910 sq. ft. 2-storey only steps away from park and walking trails. Bright DR, MF laundry. Great family home!

CA0046346

STUNNING 4 BDRM., 2,186 SQ. FT. ... w/front covered veranda, flex room, MF laundry, bonus room, Master suite w/5 pce. en suite w/htd. floors. More than enough froom for the whole family here!

Asking $473,900 CA0051290 NEW FLOOR PLAN! 1,901 SQ. FT. TWOSTOR E Y...

Sp ac io u s great room w/ gas FP, beautiful kitchen w/island, DR w/raised ceiling. Awesome bonus room upstairs and master w/5 pce. en suite.

Asking $464,900 CA0051294 ONE OF A KIND HOME IN VALLEY VIEW! ...

Open concept MF w/beautiful cabinets, eating bar, pantry, FP. Spacious master w/WI closet, en suite. MF laundry, man cave bsmt. w/custom bar, poker table, pool table ALL INCLUDED! Infloor heat. Htd. 23’x23’ garage, paved, fenced, RV parking. This could be your home!

Asking $461,900 CA0067463

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, hardwood floors and pellet stove. Many reno’s done in prior years. Asking $309,900 CA0042283 EXCITING NEW M U LT I - L E V E L FLOOR PLAN FROM ZETSEN MASTER BUILDERS ... Lovely kitchen, vaulted ceilings, gas FP, master bedroom plus 5-pc. en suite on MF, spare bedrooms above garage.

Call today! Asking $399,900 CA0046337 I M PRESS I V E F LO O R P L AN … An e y e catcher from the first step inside! Vaulted ceilings, lovely flooring, big bright windows. Gorgeous kitchen, beautiful cabinetry, quartz counters, centre island.

All this + much more! Ask $429,900 CA0051288

FOR LEASE SUPERB NEW BLDG., EAST END LOCATION ... 50’x60’ bay for lease w/ V ESoffice, 2 washSE INCEN TI A LE rooms, mezzanine. Two 14’x14’ doors, one 20’x14’ door, in-floor htg., OH radiant heat, energy efficient. Exc. opportunity! Call now for details. Ask $3000/mo. triple net. CA0061367 BRAND N E W STATEO 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

W O W !

COMPLETELY RENO’D 3-BDRM. BUNGALOW DUPLEX! ... It’s all NEW PR ICE! done. It’s senior friendly, just move in! Bright open plan, awesome new kitchen, quartz countertops, upgraded appl., spacious dinette, LR. MF laundry, 3 bdrm. Very nicely landscaped yard. Ideal starter or retirement home. CA0070411 Now only $259,000 E X C .

START ER OR INVESTM E N T PROPERTY, WEST PARK COURT! ... Superb neig hbourhood by ?

G N TI park, playSTILL R EN ground, west end shopping! Impressive bilevel, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, 3 MF bdrms. Exc. kitchen, dinette, lovely LR, bright open bsmt. Alley access. Be sure to view!

Asking $269,000 CA0062565

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QUALITY BUNGALOW IN A QUIET LOCATION ... close to Mirror Lake and West End shopping.

One level living, 1388 sq. ft., 3 bdrm., 2 baths, 2 living spaces, laundry all on MF. Dble. garage, newer furnace/hw tank, lots of storage in partial bsmt. Asking $264,900 CA0070842

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Brand New Bungalow Townhouses under construction… One lvl. living at its finest. Open concept design, single garage, 2 bdrm., 4-pce. en suite, MF laundry and private deck!

Asking $279,900 CA0067999 C U T E , C O Z Y , U P DAT E D ! ... Close to Mirror Lake G! and downNEW LISTIN town amenities. Substantial reno’s – all new windows, updated kitchen, flooring, furnace/ HW tank, 2 updated baths. 2 bdrm. up, 1 down.

Fin. bsmt., single garage. Nothing to do but move in! Asking $249,900 CA0071271

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OUT OF TOWN G O RG E O U S CUSTOM LOG HOME 35 MIN. FROM CAMROSE ...

Beautiful douglas fir construction, ICF block bsmt., infloor zoned heat on every level, vaulted ceiling, master suite loft, 28’x30’ htd. attach. garage, 22’x24’ detached garage, all on 3/4 acre. Excellent value! CA0060275 Asking $625,000 NEW NORWAY BARE SERVICED LOT ... ready, waiting for your dream home. Water, sewer, power. Beautifully landscaped w/trees, decorative shrubbery, lge. garden area, flower beds. Fantastic school system, short distance from Camrose! CA0060120 Asking $54,000 GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY! ... Currently being rented out at $800/month.

This clean and well-maintained bungalow is located in the hamlet of Round Hill – a wonderful country community. Park-like setting, quiet neighbourhood, easy access to Camrose, close proximity to school, playground, firehall. CA0065367 Asking $127,500 GREAT BUNGALOW IN ROSALIND … Next to new, amazing features! Open concept floor plan, awesome kitchen w/lots of countertop, cabinet space, master w/en suite, 2 additional bdrm. upstairs, MF laundry! 32’x26’ detached garage w/htd. partitioned work space. A great home to call yours!

Asking $249,900 CA0070466 C H AR MING COUNTRY SETTING ... in the quiet, peaceful village of Rosalind. Older 2-bdrm. bungalow w/some upgrades incl. kitchen counter tops, cabinetry.

New flooring throughout home, pass through window to kitchen. Large lot w/mature landscaping. Asking $68,000 CA0071715

GREAT, CLEAN COZY BUNGALOW ... in quiet neighG! NEW LISTIN bourhood, close to schools and downtown shopping! 5 bdrm., 2 baths, lge. LR area up and down. Excellent opportunity! Asking $259,900 CA0071436

GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN KILLAM! ... Commercial bldg. w/Hwy. exposure. This 5168 sq. ft. building features office space, board rooms, staff area, 2 lge. bays in rear, fully fenced site.

This 3.98 acre parcel is ideally set up for your expanding company! CA0066575 Asking $449,000

CHARMING CHARACTER HOME, CENTRAL LOCATION! ... Only blocks to University and downtown. Cozy, inviting 2-storey, 9’ ceilings, hardwood flooring. Lots of bright windows.

Unique country E! EW PR ICawesome styleNkitchen, dinette, lovely LR, bonus room, den, MF laundry, generous master. Private yard, 50’x150’ zoned R4. Exc. opportunity for first time buyers or investors!

Asking $209,900 CA0068653

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GORGEOUS, B R I G H T 2-BDRM. CONDO ... Overlooking Jubilee Park!

Just steps away from Mirror Lake walking trails. Enjoy a worry free lifestyle in this MF condo w/cozy FP, large windows, lots of natural light! Walk out to a lge. covered patio and beautiful view of park.

CA0069442 Asking $262,000 W O W !

COMPLETELY RENO’D 3-BDRM. B U N G A L O W DUPLEX! ... It’s all done. It’s senior friendly, just move in! Bright open plan, awesome new kitchen, quartz countertops, upgraded appl., spacious dinette, LR. MF laundry, 3 bdrm. Very nicely landscaped yard. Ideal starter or retirement home.

Now only $259,000 CA0070409 WELL CARED FOR HALF DUPLEX IN CREEKVIEW! ... Awesome location, great open concept floor plan w/lovely oak G! NEW LISTIN kitchen, eating bar, inviting dining/living area. 3-bdrm. upstairs w/master access to 4-pce. bath. Bsmt. open for dev. New a/c, HW tank. Corner lot provides extra parking. Ready and awaiting immediate possession! Asking $249,400 CA0072191

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IVAT AMAZING COUNTRYPRLIFESTYLE! ... Wow! 1924 sq. ft. bungalow, 11.8 acres on pvmt.

by Heisler. It’s perfect for the hobbyist, small business or recreational. Energy efficient built, beautiful country kitchen, spacious dinette, lovely LR, generous master, MF laundry. Walkout bsmt., huge family room, games area, kitchenette, storage and more! Htd. 24’x26’ att. garage, outbuildings. You’ll love the private setting, peaceful relaxing lifestyle! CA0068603 Now asking $399,000

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AMAZING COUNTY LIFESTYLE – AWESOME PARK SETTING! ... 9.56 acres close to Camrose on Hwy 21. Perfect for hobbyist, small business or recreational. Beautiful groves of trees, your own park, pond. Majestic bi-level home, extensively reno’d. Vaulted ceilings, lovely LR, country kitchen, dinette w/easy access to private deck. Exc. bsmt., huge family/games area w/walkout to beautiful courtyard. 28’x26’ garage. NEW well, triple pane windows, paint, HE furnance doors, trims, paint, flooring + more! Gorgeous private setting. Perfect! Was $849,000. Now only $749,000 CA0069186

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ... on this 5.02 acre property just northeast of Bittern Lake.

Located in Johnston Lakeview Estates only 1 mile off hwy. This most westerly lot could be yours! Asking $125,000 CA0065274

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! ... Private acreage with peaceful setting, amazing views! With 11.44 acres, this modern country home is approx. 15 min. from Camrose. Natural light throughout house, cozy front veranda, 2 oversized back decks! MF will impress you w/its quaint kitchen, large dining area, LR, 2 bdrm., 2 baths. Awesome country lifestyle! This acreage also has additional home, other various outbuildings. Asking $578,000 CA0069149

EXC. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY – ZONED M1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL! ... 4 lots w/good central location, suitable for multiple uses. 4352 sq. ft. bldg., good workshop areas, loading doors, front offices, mezzanine storage, HE furnaces, a/c. Fenced storage yard, 28’x30’ rear garage.

Easy customer access. Call now! CA0062344 Asking $449,000 EXCELL E N T BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IN CAMROSE! Asking $949,000 CA0065877 EXCELLENT OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY! ... Great location, highway exposure!

1528 sq. ft. retail bldg. w/ mezzanine. Imag!

Gadditional NEW LISTIN ine the possibilities. Possession Feb. 2016. Asking $379,000 CA0072329

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MULTI-FAMILY LOTS 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 $245,960 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!

• 30 lots with alley access, starting from $91,190 • 18 cul-de-sac lots, starting from $114,290 SOUTHWEST MEADOWS ... by parks, playground and West End amenities!

• 14 lots with alley access, from $96,690 • 11 large cul-de-sac lots, from $139,425 Call now for more information!

Give our professional realtors a call for a complimentary market evaluation of your property. Buyers are waiting!

Lyndsey Delwo 780-678-6117

Jillian Wideman-Lyon 780-781-8787

Cole Walker 780-679-5544

Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed 587-322-5511

Graham Wideman 780-679-8384

Matt Banack 780-608-9733

Matthew Mayer 780-781-7088

Tylor Keller 780-281-0016

FOR SALE OR LEASE

11.15 ACRES OF PRIME INDUSTRIAL LAND …

Exc. location in expanding east side industrial area of Camrose. Zoned M2 – Medium Industrial. Property currently being used for pipe storage. Building 7260 sq. ft. of office area, arch rib arena, multi-purpose bay. Additional enclosed storage, covered outside storage. Exc. opportunity! Call now for details. CA0069085

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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

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Starting from $478,000

• 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

A community where passion and creativity reside!