December 15, 2015 Camrose Booster by The Camrose Booster

2015

Vol. LXIV, No. 3

48 pages

December 15, 2015

Always better – always better read

Inside Special Occasions Page 15 Entertainment and Dining Guide Pages 20 to 23 Who Can I Count On? Pages 26 and 27 Obituaries Pages 30 and 31 On-The-Road and Auto Classifieds Pages 24 and 25, 33 to 37 Greetings from the Booster Carriers Pages 38 and 39 Classifieds Pages 42 to 46

News Features Council passes 2016 budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PACE students receive grad package. 12 Holiday Train arrives in Camrose. . . . . 41

Columns Reflections by Bonnie Hutchinson. . . 8

Real Estate Listings Central Agencies Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Russ and Doneal Greipl hope you will help them

Stuff a Tub for Camrose Food Bank.

This Week’s Flyers To Camrose Homes To Rural Homes Tues. Thurs. With Booster This Week’s Flyers: *partial coverage

Brick Warehouse  Camrose Groves’ Value Drug Mart  Canada Safeway  Canadian Tire  Hauser Home Hardware  Ken’s Furniture  Liquor Barn  M & M Meats  Mark’s Work Wearhouse  Peavey Mart  Real Canadian Superstore  Shoppers Drug Mart  Staples  x2 The Source  Walmart  Wild Rose Co-op 

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It’s well known that demand at the Camrose Food Bank is up this year. The current economy, throughout Alberta, has meant tens of thousands of individuals who were working this time last year are struggling this year. That’s not to suggest laid off employees are not trying to relaunch their careers. People have proven they are prepared to work in other sectors. Thousands of others are in the midst of retraining for alternative careers. In the meantime, though, lots of people, including many right here from Camrose and area, are counting on the generosity of the community. Many businesses are accepting donations for our local food bank. Stuff a Tub is a creative, annual campaign initiated by R & D Hot Tubs in an effort to collect non-perishable food items. The goal, between now and Dec. 23, is to overflow a seven-foot hot tub with cereal, dry and canned goods, peanut butter and other items which can make life easier for carefully screened beneficiaries. If the goal is reached, R & D Hot Tubs owners will supplement the community generosity with an additional $500. The east end Camrose business is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m and Saturdays from 10 a.m to 3 p.m.

Visit our website: www.camrosebooster.com

Photo by Ron Pilger

Linview Realty. . . . . . . . . 5

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Pictures with Santa

CAFCL St Staff ff S Service i A Awards d

CAFCL recognized important milestones for staff members at its 2015 service awards. Some 12 employees received recognition for their commitment to service. Thank you to all CAFCL staff!

Dec. 17, 4:00 - 8:00 pm Dec. 18 Pet Pictures, 1:00 - 3:00 pm (Please call 672-7719 to book an appointment for your Pet Pictures.)

Dec. 18, 4:00 - 8:00 pm Dec. 19, 2:30 - 5:30 pm Dec. 22, 4:00 - 8:00 pm Dec. 23, 4:00 - 8:00 pm

5 Years of Service Award Recipients 15 Years of Service Congrats to our 5 years’ Service Award recipients, Award Recipient Michelle Gainsforth and Jillian Andersen. Denise Robinson.

OPEN LATE

for your convenience! Mon. to Fri. 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat. 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Sun. 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

20 Years of Service Award Recipients Annette Hillaby, Holly McIndoe and Leevi Hafso.

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Canadian Firearms Safety Course CAMROSE Safety Starts Here Training Center 5051-50 Street, Camrose

Saturday, Dec. 19, 8 a.m. Non-Restricted Firearms Course and Exam . . . . . . $130 Restricted Firearms Exam Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Combined Non-Restricted and Restricted . . . . . . . . $200 To register please call 780.608.1434

Loni Bergum 780.385.2000

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Rick Nygaard 780.608.0675

Missing from photos: 5 Years of Service Award Recipients Pauline Burwash, Martie LeGear and Kandal Leonard. 10 Years of Service Award Recipients Shariss Piro and Lona Plester.

Camrose Association for Community Living, founded over 50 years ago, endeavors to assist people to live and participate in the community. They provide the community with essential programming such as Community Education, TIPS (Teaching and Independent Parent Support), Adult Outreach and Residential Programs, the MORE program and our Kandu Summer Camp. All of the programs and services work toward our vision of a community that embraces all people. With a staff of over 110, CAFCL serves people across East Central Alberta. For more information, please contact the office at 780-672-0257 or visit their website at www.cafcl.org.

This is the one-day course you need to get your Firearms License

Katie Hauser 780.781.4875

25 Years of Service Award Recipient Karen Starcheski.

Camrose Association For Community Living

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Charity Checkstop helps three Camrose organizations By Murray Green

The Camrose Police Service and Camrose RCMP held their annual Charity Checkstop to assist three organizations prior to the holiday season. “We appreciate everyone who took time to drive through the checkstop to show their support for our communities. Thank you for all of your support, especially during this time of need,” said Const. John Fernhout. “On behalf of the Camrose Police Service, Camrose RCMP, and Camrose and District Victim Services we would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped to make a donation.” The Camrose and District Victim Services, Camrose Neighbor Aid Center food bank and The Camrose Kinette Club Silent Santa program received more than $10,000 in cash and gift card donations. The food bank received more than 4,312 lbs in food donations.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Charity Checkstop volunteers Darrell Kambeitz from Camrose Police Service, Michael de Ryck from Camrose RCMP, Lucas Banack from CAM-FM and Scott Berkholtz from Camrose and District Victim Services gathered gifts for the Camrose Kinette Club Silent Santa program from the Lindberg family of Sheila, Gloria and Randy Dec. 5. Collections were also made for Camrose Neighbor Aid Center food bank and Victim Services.

The Camrose Kinette Club Silent Santa program collected 1,186 toys. The event was held on

Dec. 5 along the 48 Avenue service road by Camrose Registry. Workers were sup-

plied by the Camrose RCMP, Camrose Police Service, CAM-FM, Augustana Vikings women’s

basketball team, Camrose Kodiaks, the three charity organizations and several other volunteers.

Council passes 2016 budget By Dan Jensen

COOKIE LADY

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Railway Station and Museum volunteer Eleanor White packs some treats for a customer during the annual Cookie Walk on Dec. 5. Volunteers hold a baking bee to make cookies for the fundraiser that helps with maintenance and project costs.

City council approved proposed 2016 operating expenditures of $51,376,134 and proposed 2016 capital costs of $9,803,600 at its regular meeting Dec. 7. The projected general operating costs are $35,525,611, while the projected utility expenditures are $13,350,923. A total of $2,499,600 will be transferred from operating to capital. “We have spent a lot of time going over this budget and bringing it into what we feel is a reasonable expenditure and income situation,” said Mayor Norm Mayer. “The end result of the operating budget on the tax levy will be an increase of roughly 2.3 per cent for 2016.” The budget includes more funding for much needed road work, as well as the first in a series of investments in the public works facility and Camrose Aquatic Centre that will total $6 million over the next five years. “It (budget) was not done lightly,” said Mayer. “It took many hours of negotiation back and forth.” Wages and salaries constitute the budget’s largest expense. “It was necessary to closely scrutinize staffing levels in each of the departments across the City,” said manager Malcolm Boyd in his budget summary. “Council and administration had

lengthy and serious discussions regarding resources and work efficiencies, resulting in re-allocations of staff.” The additional funding for roads is part of a $31 million program of repair and renewal that will be partly subsidized through an increase in franchise fees for electricity and natural gas. “The City has increased the fees to a level which now matches the average of other municipalities in Alberta and the revenue will be solely used to repair our roads’ infrastructure,” said Boyd. The departmental budgets (including the services provided and the budgets requested to maintain services, programs and operate municipal facilities), were reviewed in November by the council finance committee, which then provided direction to administration. The preliminary operating and capital budgets were presented to Committee of the Whole Council Nov. 16, along with the funding requests from the various community organizations. “The budget was developed with a guiding principal of fiscal responsibility in mind,” said Boyd. “This entailed being cautious with debt, targeting sustainability over the long term, and identifying needs versus wants. In fact, the budget process this year introduced a fiscal impact analysis

approach, with business cases being required for any new spending above the status quo. It is hoped that the Camrose community can understand and appreciate that these are prudent measures to maintain the City’s long term financial health and sustainability.” Salary and benefits account for 47 per cent of the budget expenses, followed at contracted services at 12 per cent, transfers at eight per cent, transfer to capital and equipment each at seven per cent, utilities at six per cent, materials and miscellaneous at five per cent, equipment purchases and principal on long term debt each at three per cent, and interest and bank charges at two per cent. Community Services accounts for 22 per cent of the expenses, public works and transportation 18 per cent, the police service 17 per cent, general government 13 per cent, administration 12 per cent, capital funding seven per cent, engineering six per cent, the fire service four per cent and economic development one per cent. The proposed expenditure for public transit services is $250,000, up from $50,000 in 2015. The Camrose Police Service is projecting revenues of $1,927,000 and expenditures of $6,358,061 for a net impact on the budget of $4,431,061. Continued on page 7

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Real Estate

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HIGH PRAIRIE PASTURE LAND – six quarters deeded and four quarters government lease. $850,000. S-79 10± ACRES – on the south side of Daysland, suitable for acreage or highway frontage business. $150,000. S-81

A ND D IN 4 ACRES BARE LAND D YSL SPR SLAND LAN AN DE– RGreat GED at U pC aceEto o build 4 ACRES IN DAYSLAND – with DAYSLAND place IC IC R PLLA d hhome. Close to golf course and 1400± sq. ft. bungalow home with newly your dream renovated basement, large attached garage school. Asking $150,000. S-45 and heated insulated shop. $525,000. 60x150 INDUSTRIAL SHOP IN S-44 DAYSLAND – on 8.5± acres currently 4 QUARTERS – with serviced yard used for an earth-moving and gravel- site and some cultivated land on pavement hauling business which is available for sale between Sunset House and High Prairie. $480,000. S-86 by separate negotiations. S-83

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QUARTER OF RECREATIONAL NEW LISTING – 150± acres of grain paasture land lanndd between la b t we nCRyley and LAND – in Smoky Lake County with and pasture Uh RED R60ED Iith P PR en nR wIC iC hE 440x60 machin shh Holden with 40x60 machine shed, 3 year-round off-grid cabin. $525,000. S-64 dugouts. Great place to build. $270,000. NEW LISTING – 1/2 section of good S-90 quality farmland north of Daysland. S-87 NEW LISTING – Acreage near Heisler NEW LISTING – Town lots for sale in with 4.99 acres. 1-bedroom year-around cabin and shop with overhead doors. Daysland. S-92 $75,000. S-91 11 QUARTERS OF GRAINLAND NEW LISTING – Acreage with – south of High Prairie, AB with 1,100 meat processing business, remodelled acres cultivated and more could be cleared. home, shop and 2 quonsets on 7 acres 1,850 sq. ft. modular home. Great farm or between Daysland and Strome. $700,000. investment opportunity. S-76 S-92

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LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER – Camrose County pasture. SE-22-48-19-W4. This land is located northeast of Camrose just west of Round Hill and is subject to a Ducks Unlimited Conservation Easement Agreement. There is 160.03 acres total with a 4.72 acre non-habitat area which has no restrictions. This land is available for tender. We request you to deliver your sealed unconditional offer with a deposit cheque for 5% of the tender amount no later than noon on Friday, January 8th, 2016 to George Singer at Linview Realty. The offers will be opened in the presence of Linview representatives and the sellers. It is understood by all parties that acceptance/rejection of any offer will be solely at the discretion of the sellers. For more information, property viewing or bid forms please contact George Singer. S-93

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email: george@linview.ca

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Thank You! Hank

Darren

As 2015 comes to a close, we would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your tremendous support this season. We look forward to serving you again next year! “Any size job welcome, big or small.”

Hank 403.783.1270 • Darren 403.704.0843

Telephone: (780)679-0822

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Beautifully handcrafted Scandinavian gifts Cozy sweaters, warm hats and mitts, traditional jewellery and rosemaling, fun novelty gifts and mouth-watering baking! There’s a gift for everyone at The Lefse House! We will be open on Saturday, Dec.19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for your lastminute shopping. (Sorry, no lunches will be served on these days or after December 18.)

Buy our lefse and flatbread from Camrose Co-op throughout the holiday season Gift Certificates and Gift Baskets available

Take-home Lutefisk TV Dinners For only…

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We will be closed December 25 to January 11 to spend time with family

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Published Tuesday for Controlled Distribution By CAMROSE BOOSTER LTD. Providing complete coverage of the City of Camrose and the communities of Ohaton,Edberg, Meeting Creek, Donalda, Bawlf, Kelsey, Rosalind, Daysland, Heisler, Strome, Forestburg, Galahad, Killam, Sedgewick, Alliance, Armena, Hay Lakes, Round Hill, Kingman, New Norway, Ferintosh, Bittern Lake, and their rural routes each and every week.

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Berdie Fowler 1920-2013

Left to Right (standing): Leah, Steven, Trish, Cheryl, Katherine, Cindy, Dorinda, Jenn, Karen, Joanne, Mary, Danielle. Seated: Kara, Danielle, Janiel, Heather, Erica.

We hope you have a Fabulous Christmas! EAST SIDE, in Best Western Hotel, 780.679.0971 DOWNTOWN, 4980-50 Street, 780.679.0909 www.inspirationssalonandspa.com

Bill Fowler 1917-1991

ASSOC. PUBLISHER

Ron Pilger

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CIRCULATION MANAGER

ADVERTISING SALES

Mike Ploner

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Inspirations

PUBLISHER

Jeff Fowler

Sue Nelson

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NEWS REPORTERS

ASSIGNMENT WRITER

Murray Green

Laurel Nadon

SALON AND SPA

Only 10 Days till Christmas! From Steve, Tracy and all the staff

Dan Jensen

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We would like to thank everyone for your continued support throughout the year. Thanks for being such great neighbours, customers and friends. We appreciate your business and wish you all a very merry Christmas.

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Man charged with Possession December 11

A 21-year-old man was pulled over inside of his vehicle and a strong odour of cannabis marijuana was noted inside. Police seized a small amount of illicit drugs from the vehicle. The man was charged with one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance. A lady contacted police advising a man inside of her residence was causing problems and she wanted him to leave. Police attended and spoke with a 52-year-old man. Both individuals were intoxicated and the situation was mediated.

Buy The ‘Good ’ ! to Hunger sive s exclu program i se to in Camro -op. Co Wild Rose

Budget Continued from page 4

The Camrose Golf Course has a net budget of $272,706, which includes a $70,000 transfer to reserve that will occur now that it is part of the equipment replacement program. The projected net cost of operating the Community Centre, Aquatic Centre, Max McLean Arena, Camrose Recreation Centre, Rudy Swanson Park, Stoney Creek Centre, Kinsmen Park, playgrounds, Bill Fowler Centre, Mirror Lake Centre and general equipment is $2,369,753. Capital budget

The City of Camrose will spend $9,803,600 on capital projects in 2016, with 43.2 per cent of the funding coming from grants (basic municipal transportation grant and MSI) and other contributions, 17.5 per cent from the municipal levy, 15.9 per cent from reserves and sales proceeds, 10.4 per cent from City debenture, 9.7 per cent from utility funds, and 3.3 per cent from local improvements. Council approved the 2016 to 2015 capital plan as a planning document for informational purposes. Community organizations

Camrose Ski Club will receive $16,000 in 2016, the Railway Station $30,000, Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Centre $39,478, Community Events $52,000, Japan Friendship Society $2,500, Tourism Camrose $52,020, Camrose Lodge Authority $234,587, Camrose Public Library $508,390, Parkland Regional Library $142,139, Camrose and District Support Services $102,271, the Lougheed Performing Arts Centre $250,000, School Resource Officer program $39,000, Centra Cam building fund $50,000, Social Development Committee $5,000, the Green Action Committee $2,500, and Camrose Transit Advisory Committee $2,500.

You will find “Good Buy to Hunger’ bags throughout the store.

Camrose Co-op shopper, Cindy, helps those less fortunate as she takes a “Good Buy to Hunger” bag to the cashier.

Co-op will double your Food Bank Donation $

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Now when you buy a ‘Good Buy to Hunger’ bag of groceries at Wild Rose Co-op, the amount you spend on those groceries will be matched by Wild Rose Co-op and donated to the Neighbor Aid Camrose food bank program. ‘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. Until December 20, Neighbor Aid will receive a donation from your Wild Rose Co-op matching what you paid for the bag. It’s a wonderful way to see your donation doubled, simply by purchasing some food for those less fortunate.

Wild Rose Co-op Ltd. Located at 48 Avenue and 51 Street, Camrose Grocery Store 780.672.3107

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REFLECTIONS

Letters to the Editor

by Bonnie Hutchinson ’Tis the season

It’s a busy time of year. Besides the usual activities that fill our days, many of us have more special events than usual – parties and concerts, gatherings with friends, family and colleagues. It’s not just the events; it’s all the errands and preparations for the events. Some of us also have more intense work activities related to a year-end. For many retailers, it’s the busiest season of the year, possibly with longer hours and also hopes for a burst of increased revenue to close out the business year. In one of my past careers, the month of December felt surreal. My work involved attending several dozen Christmas celebrations hosted by projects connected to our organization. At the same time, our staff and board were consumed with budget meetings, which were usually not full of laughs or celebration. ***

’Tis the season of children’s concerts and recitals. Since I am no longer responsible for making any of them happen, I love it! For events that happen year after year, it’s fun to see the progress as children grow and mature in their abilities. I’m remembering Christmas concerts past – like the year my toddler granddaughter was on the stage in the front row, lifting her dress over her head so it covered her face, possibly so she couldn’t see the crowd of people looking back. She couldn’t see us, but we got a pretty good view of the tights she was wearing. This year, I got to attend two piano recitals and a concert on the same day, at three different locations. (Fortunately, the locations were close together.) As a grandparent, all I had to do was show up and appreciate. That was easy. One of the parents involved not only had to be present and appreciative of the two children’s events, but also performed in yet a third event. That’s asking a lot of a Sunday afternoon!

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I am more than a little bemused by Jérôme Melançon’s Second Thought essay. Like Mr. Melançon, I watched the attack unfold in Paris but, unlike Mr. Melançon, was not at all surprised that it happened. As I write, the US is suffering a similar, if smaller, attack. I too was aware of the attacks in Beirut, Baghdad, and Egypt. I am aware of the stream of migrants enter-

ing Europe. I am aware of the riots, killings, and rapes which accompany them. I am also aware of the motive for the attacks. Unlike Mr. Melançon, I am not trying “to understand how and why the city was being attacked.” I’m just surprised it took so long. Mr. Melançon thinks “terror is entirely abnormal: there is no possibility of getting used to eruptions of violence.” How delightfully naïve. A brief look at world history will prove it is peace that is abnormal; terror and war are the norm, not just in the Middle East, but around the world. We are all too “used to eruptions of violence.” Canadians have been blessed with an abnormal country. We have not had a domestic war since 1812 and our brief bouts with rebellion have been mild and short-lived. Even our foreign wars are engaged to stop aggression and protect the innocent, not for conquest or profit. We are a peaceful people and this

exceptional nation is worth preserving. I do agree with Mr. Melançon on one point, we are all human. We are all capable of terrible violence. When roused to anger, the ‘peaceful’ Canadian has exhibited such ferocious resolve that battle-hardened troops quaked with fear. I would not wish to arouse that sleeping tiger. But I look on Europe and I wonder. How long until the next outbreak, when the fighting is not sporadic terror attacks, but bloody civil war. “One winter a Farmer found a Viper frozen and numb with cold, and out of pity picked it up and placed it in his bosom. The Viper was no sooner revived by the warmth than it turned upon its benefactor and inflicted a fatal bite upon him; and as the poor man lay dying, he cried, ‘I have only got what I deserved, for taking compassion on so villainous a creature.’” (Aesop) Dave Gosse, Camrose

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’Tis the season of special food. One of my Ukrainian friends makes hundreds of what I think of as “designer pyrogies” (they are amazing!) before Christmas. Many families prepare the twelve traditional Ukrainian dishes for Christmas Eve. My daughter, granddaughter and I look forward to our annual day of making Christmas goodies. A special treat for me is using the shortbread recipe handed down from my grandmother. And there’s always the moment, sometime in the afternoon, when one of us realizes that several hours of eating gobs of raw butter-sugar-chocolate “to see if it’s okay” can create a certain amount of gastrointestinal discomfort. ***

I’m keenly aware that not everyone has a joyful season. This can be a season of poignant emotions. All the hype, the pressure to buy buy buy, the requests for donations, the forced-pretend-happiness, the illusion that everyone is having a good time, can make difficult situations even more painful. I know people who dread this season, who wish it would go away, or who go away themselves so they don’t have to be subjected to it. At this season, we feel more keenly the loss of people we love who are no longer with us. If we’re far from the people we most treasure, the distance seems greater. If we’re having financial pressures, we may feel more stressed. If parts of our lives are less than optimum, if we wish some of our circumstances were different, if we’re nostalgic for magical feelings we used to have and don’t any more, the contrast between what is and what we wish stands out more sharply. ***

And so, it seems to me, whatever the hype, whatever the hustle and bustle, it’s also a season to be gentle and kind – to ourselves as well as to others. It’s a season to remember and be grateful for the real gifts in our lives – the love and the deeper meaning of all those events.

PRESCHOOL MARY AND JOSEPH

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Mason Banack and Avery Taylor played the role of Mary and Joseph at the Camrose and District Pre-school Christmas concert Dec. 10. Children who attend the preschool are able to develop confidence, problem solve, and work things out on their own. The three-year-old program targets socialization and playing with, not just alongside other children. The four-year-old students learn about numbers, letter recognition, weather, days of the week and colours.

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Driving away hunger By Dan Jensen

Students and staff at Jack Stuart School collected 863 pounds of food for the Camrose Neighbor Aid Center food bank in Farm Credit Canada’s Drive Away Hunger campaign. Jack Stuart School has been participating in the campaign for the last four or five years. “It is an important project for our school and has become a part of our tradition,” said school principal Patrick McFeely. “We talk a lot here about servant leadership and this is a perfect example of that.” Farm Credit Canada has been operating the Drive Away Hunger campaign in the communities in which it operates for the last 12 years. “The campaign starts in May and runs until the end of October,” said FCC Camrose employee Adam French. “The food that has been collected across Canada has been able to provide more than 22 million meals.” FCC knows doing something about hunger is a matter that is close to the hearts of its employees and customers. “Drive Away Hunger is a way we can all come together to help Canadian food banks help those who go hungry – including kids who make up 36 per cent of people who rely on food banks in our country,” states the FCC website. Anyone wishing to become involved with FCC’s next Drive Away Hunger campaign is asked to email fccdriveawayhunger@fcc.ca, or call 1-855-427-6207.

Tina Wraight keeps track of the donations of food made by Jack Stuart School students in Farm Credit Canada’s Drive Away Hunger Campaign. Farm Credit Canada employee thanked the students and the community of Camrose for supporting the campaign, which has been operating the last 12 years.

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Council holds off on further discussions about incentives By Dan Jensen

City council will be holding off on any future discussions about incentive strategies to encourage development and re-development of downtown Camrose until the formal creation of an area development plan. Director of planning and development Aaron Leckie told Committee of the Whole Council he is concerned that any incentives that may be provided to encourage downtown development at this time may not meet the goals, intent and vision of what the City is trying to accomplish. “If we offer incentives then find out that they aren’t supported by guidelines we are not accomplishing what we want from the downtown area,” he said. “Until we have a directive

from speaking with businesses and developers and reformulate a plan to something that can actually lead to a lot of development it is a little pre-emptive to continue with this. You don’t want to set two standards on what may or may not be provided in certain areas.” Mayor Norm Mayer agreed it is important to look at downtown overlays and the plans before considering any incentives. “We need to get the layout first,” he said. “We have to see what the need is and certainly involve the downtown people in it.” Mayer also expressed the need to create additional downtown residential development. “I think they (downtown businesses) will find it to be very encouraging

to have people downtown for one reason or another, which hopefully will attract other businesses. Otherwise the reasons where our major retailers are located out on the highway is strictly economics.” Councillor Wayne Throndson expressed concern about the shortage of developers who are targeting downtown after reviewing a city centre assessment map that showed 4.8 per cent of all the parcel area downtown is vacant and that 11.52 per cent is land with buildings that do not maximize the lot potential, derelict properties, under utilized parking lots, and parking lots that are utilized, but are better suited in shared or collective structured parking. He questioned whether it would be

of any benefit to have discussions with the owners of vacant land to see what their plans are. “I am curious why the development community isn’t actively looking downtown,” he said. “Is it just money, is it because they want to build on the east or west end. Whatever it is, we have to get to the root of the problem.” Councillor Agnes Hoveland said the discussion about downtown development needs to happen sooner than later. “We need to get some base understanding of why development appears not to be successful in the downtown area.” Leckie noted that the planning and development charges are very reasonable in Camrose.

“We don’t have a development fund charge right now,” he said. “To some extent that is an incentive for development but that is City wide development. That actually gave us a pretty decent bump in our development department numbers last year and we have seen that continue through to this year.” Leckie does not recommend providing a lump sum incentive. “Because a municipality cannot enter into a contractual obligation to refund or reduce taxes over many years you find that some municipalities offer just a lump sum payment to a developer or builder that equates to what they would estimate as several years of taxes.” Continued on page 12

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Two PACE students to receive grad package

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After more than 25 years of ownership, Jerry and Diane Saik would like to congratulate Mark and MJ Badry on their new ownership of Jerry’s Pharmacy, effective Dec. 1, 2015. Mark has been employed as a pharmacist in Jerry’s Pharmacy for over 21 years. MJ has been employed as pharmacy assistant and registered pharmacy technician for over 25 years. Mark and MJ are committed to serving the pharmacy needs of all their patients and customers in the future. Jerry and Diane wish to thank everyone for their loyal support and friendship over the past 25 years and will remain in Daysland to enjoy a renewed lifestyle. As one of Canada’s oldest and most established pharmacies, Jerry’s Pharmacy will continue a long tradition of personalized, professional service and commitment to the pharmacy and front store needs of Daysland and the surrounding communities.

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Bailey Theatre Society vice-president Kimberly Hann presented PACE Outreach principal Kerry Laberge with three grad packages to pass onto students. By Murray Green

Three hard working PACE School students will be receiving a graduation package that includes a dress, alterations, shoes and a hair appointment. Last September, at the Bailey Theatre Harvest Fundraiser, three grad packages were bid on to sponsor three Grade 12 students who are going to graduation ceremonies in early June. “We are thankful for the community support to our program. We had no idea this was happening beforehand,” said principal Kerry Laberge. Bailey Theatre Society vice-president Kimberly Hann announced the news to the students. “One of my jobs is to find items for the auction at our fundraiser. I always encourage donors to come up with unique items. I met with Tish (Olson-Franc) of Tish’s Fashions, who has helped PACE before. She offered some prom dresses to students who may not otherwise afford them,” said Hann, who also sits on the fundraising committee. “At our auction we had our highest grossing item to date when we had five donors donate $1,500 each to sponsor this incentive to all of the young ladies in this room.” The packages will go towards the most deserving young women who will earn a prom dress of their choice from Tish’s Fashions, alterations from Shirt Off My Back Tailoring, designer shoes from Sole City Shoes, a photography sitting from Daybreak Creations, hair updo by Bad Hair Daze, a corsage and table flowers from Frankie’s Flowers and a private dinner for two at the Stockmen’s Chophouse. “I hope this inspires you to work hard to earn this package,” Hann said. PACE School will decide on who receives the packages in late January.

Incentives discussion Continued from page 11

The cities of Lethbridge and Medicine Hat offer the most incentives to development and have been able to attract the most investment in return. “Matthew Francis, who was the manager of Alberta Main Street coordinators across the province, made a presentation on their experience in Medicine Hat,” said Leckie. “The investment they have been able to attract and the reorganization that has been part of that, as well as the spin off, is a real good utilization of the existing services that were put in place for much higher levels of development that never happened for a number of years.” Leckie feels there is still room for the City to provide more incentives than it does. “It is subject to us looking at other fees across the board and seeing how they align with other municipalities and the goals of the City,” he said. Downtown is defined by the area between 53 and 46 Street and the north half of 51 Avenue to anything north of 48 Avenue.

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Pool closing for holidays

ACTIVE START LAUNCHED

Special Olympics Camrose, launched the Active Start program for children up to six years old to get them off to a fun and learning start in life. Volunteers assist young athletes with crawling, walking and balancing activities while promoting fun. Active Start runs bi-weekly at the Century Meadows Baptist Church. The next fun day is on Dec. 19.

By Dan Jensen Camrose residents won’t be able to do much swimming over the holidays. Camrose Aquatic Centre will be shutting its doors for cleaning and maintenance Dec. 24 and won’t open again until Jan. 10. “We’re going to be cleaning every nook and cranny of the whole building,” said Camrose facilities director Dawn Mercereau. The work will include draining the pool of water, scrubbing the pool basin, replacing valves and filters in the pool basement, cleaning pipes, grinding rust off the water slide and painting dressing rooms. “Every time we drain the pool we remove any rust that may be on the water slide and do maintenance so that it is operational and safe,” said Mercereau. The Camrose Aquatic

Centre receives a thorough cleaning once every two years. “We usually do it in January, which is one of the slowest times of the year,” said Mercereau. “The other option would be do it in September, which is also slow, but that is a month that our maintenance staff have a lot of other things on their plate.” While the shut down of the pool may be an inconvenience to those who use it on a regular basis, most people are happy knowing they are coming back to an updated and fresh facility. “If anything needs to be done during the two weeks we do it,” said Mercereau. The Aquatic Centre will continue to stay open to take registrations for swimming lessons and winter programs. “We are going to have a lot of strong programs

starting up in the new year, including a winter swim camp,” said Mercereau. “The preschool lessons are hard to get into so if people don’t register early they tend to have to wait.” The Camrose Aquatic Centre tests water in the pool on a daily basis, and every week sends water samples to the provincial government to ensure they are in line with health regulations. The centre also receives visits on a regular basis from a provincial health inspector. “The inspector comes in every few months to do an actual visual inspection, looking all areas of the pool and the basement to make sure that we are up to code and following the proper procedures,” said Mercereau. “We usually don’t have any issues there.”

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Family matters

Brandon Alakas, English, Augustana Campus, University of Alberta

With a mixture of hopefulness and curiosity, I, like many Catholics, followed from a distance developments from the Synod on the Family, which met in Rome this past October to discuss pastoral care for families. Much of the media coverage of the synod focused on what efforts the Vatican would make to reach out to individuals living in committed relationships outside a traditional definition of Christian marriage, the basis of the family within many Christian tradi-

tions. In other words, would the Catholic Church shift its position towards remarried Catholics, individuals in civil unions, and gay couples? The significance of these questions concerning basic social categories extends far beyond Catholicism. Two of the major questions the Synod should prompt us to consider are the following: Just how do we define “family”? And how can different communities best support difference? The synod also serves as a reminder that reexamining cultural norms, such as those relating to sexuality, in light of individuals’ lived experience is a useful way to prevent restrictive and oppressive attitudes, policies and laws from becoming entrenched in our culture. With expectations running high for what might be accomplished over the course of the synod, many who’d wished for radical change were no doubt disappointed with the outcome: basic definitions of what constitutes Christian marriage in the Catholic tradition were not changed. Yet to dismiss all that happened during this assembly as a disappointment would be pessimistic. Especially encouraging for me is the synod’s recognition of difference when discussing family in a 21-Century context, the call to stand by families (whatever their composition) without passing judgement, and an awareness of the need to excise exclusionary language from conversation about LGBTQ issues. First steps, to be sure, but important nevertheless—and ones that were praised by the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics, an international network of 13 organizations of LGBTQ Catholics. Such sensitivity to language is critical, and an awareness of the shifting meaning of specific words highlights the fact that ideas, which we might assume are fixed, are anything but static. Scratch a bit below the surface, and very often we find that notions we may hold to be changeless have undergone a great deal of change over time. The word “family” is a perfect example. Familia in ancient Rome referred primarily to a household of slaves but also included the legitimate children and, in certain circumstances, the wife of a male who held power of life and death over every person under his roof. The evolution of this word—and the domestic arrangements it would come to denote—is simply one tangible proof that the concept of family is alive and continues to evolve over time. Medieval religious tradition is replete with examples of devout people who strove to initiate just such an open dialogue about family and spirituality. A particular favourite of mine is St Francis of Assisi. While a young man, Francis estranged himself from his own mother and father yet dared to re-imagine a more inclusive notion of family that extended outward to all creation, whose different members he viewed as brothers and sisters. Unsupported by his own family, Francis instead channeled his own parental affection towards Mary and Joseph, whose exemplary familial devotion earned them the epithet “holy.” Yet in conversations about difference and family, it’s worth remembering that—during their journey to Bethlehem—this family might easily be described today as an unmarried couple cohabiting and about to raise a child. Thinking about the Holy Family in this way might be inflammatory to some, but considering a notion or an idea that is so familiar in a new light reminds me, quite happily, that this tendency to resist and redefine outmoded assumptions is at the core of the Christian tradition.

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Bauer cranks up offence for Kodiaks By Murray Green

Mackenzie Bauer has done it again. The speedy Camrose Kodiaks forward collected his second hat trick within four days. Bauer led the bear fight against the Olds Grizzlys with three goals in an 8-2 victory at home in Alberta Junior Hockey League southern division action Dec. 8. “I think everyone is going to open up a little, relax and improve on offence. Mackenzie (Bauer) is showing us how with his leadership. He has been our backbone lately, but we have to count on everyone to keep improving and do their part. We have a lot of skill on this team and a lot of offensive power. This has opened the flood gates and I can see everyone producing more now,” said forward P.J. Marrocco. “It is nice to look up to the older guys to lead the way and show us how it is done.” Bauer opened the scoring and then Cole McBride added another tally in the last minute of the first. Camrose exploded for four markers in the second to break the game wide open. Angus Scott, Bauer, Estian Coetzee and McBride all notched a goal. In the third, Bauer completed the hat trick and Ethan James wound up the scoring. Goalie Patrick Gora stopped 21 of 23 shots. The Kodiaks blasted the Olds net with 41 shots. “I’m fitting in well right now. I’ve struggled on offence, but I’m learning a lot about defence,” said Marrocco. “It’s not my kind of game, but I will be a better player in the end by taking a step back and learning from the veterans and coaches. I know that next year and the year after it will be me getting the opportunities to score more. To get to the next level I know

Camrose Kodiaks forward Angus Scott, left, watches the puck sail into the middle of the net against the Olds Grizzlys in the EnCana Arena on Dec. 8.

defence is important and the key for me is to improve my play without the puck in making transitions from defence to offence. I want to play at the NCAA level, so for me, learning defence first is going to help. I want to be able to play in all situations next year and that means penalty killing as well as the power play.” Camrose defeated the Canmore Eagles 5-0 and 5-1 on Dec. 4 and 5. The Kodiaks exploded for four goals in the second period to crush the Eagles in the second meeting. Defenceman Jake Dube garnered the lone tally in the first before Ryan Hartman, Nelson Gadoury, Tanner Younghans and McBride rallied in the second. “Everyone played strong games defensively to keep them to one goal. Our offence has been clicking and our top guys have been producing for

us. It has been going really well and we are all working hard. I think we get better with each practice and game,” said Marrocco. Goalie Brodan Salmond had an easy night, turning away 16 of 17 shots directed his way. Camrose fired 37 at the Eagles cage. In the first game, it was Bauer night all over again. He garnered four tallies, including a natural hat trick to spearhead the Camrose attack. Paul Lovsin collected a single marker to round out the scoring. “Scoring more goals keeps us off the edge of always thinking defence. It allows us to relax a little, knowing we can score, and by relaxing a little we then play our best hockey. We are thinking defence first, but having a good balance is also making us a better team,”

added Marrocco. “If we are relaxed and not stressed, it is more fun to play hockey. We want our emotions not too high, or too low, but a good balance.” Goalie Gora recorded the shut out by stopping all 27 shots he faced. The Kodiaks fired 39 at the Eagles including 18 in the opening stanza. The Kodiaks are already playing second half of the season hockey. “Over the last three games we have shown that we are ready for a higher level,” continued Marrocco. “We are ready for the playoff mentality hockey and are ready to go deep in the playoffs. We want to win it all this year.” Camrose beat the Sherwood Park Crusaders 3-1 on Dec. 2. After a scoreless opening period, newcomer Ryan Rebelato notched his first as a bear in the middle

frame. The Crusaders tied the game, but a Younghans power play marker gave the Kodiaks the lead for good. James potted an insurance tally in the third. Goalie Gora stopped 28 of 29 shots, while Camrose recorded 21 shots on the Sherwood Park net. Bear facts Camrose Special Olympics will display the Draft an Athlete campaign at the Kodiaks home games in December. Games are on Friday, Dec. 18 (Drumheller) and Saturday, Dec. 19 (Okotoks). The first home game in the New Year will be on Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. against the Drumheller Dragons. The Kodiaks also play at home on Jan. 3 in a 2 p.m. start with the Calgary Mustangs prior to going on a five game road swing.

Hockey Vikings sit in second place at Christmas break By Murray Green

The Augustana Vikings hockey team entered the break with 25 points in second place in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference. NAIT finished the first half with 32 points and Red Deer 22. Augustana won 10 games, tied three and lost twice in overtime in 18 games. Connor McLaughlin leads the Vikings with 11 goals and 11 assists for 22 points. Corey Kosloski is next with 20 points. McLaughlin is fifth in league scoring behind four NAIT players. Kosloski sits in ninth place in scoring. Augustana goalie Harry Fredeman has a 1.58 goals against average in five games. His low average is second in the league. Andy Williams is sixth with a 2.28 mark and Curtis Skip is eighth with a 2.50 average.

The Augustana Vikings outworked the SAIT Trojans.

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

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The Augustana Vikings men’s volleyball shares first place in the northern division with a 9-3 record.

Luke Ryan leads the Vikings with 136 kills. Devin Varga has collected 371 assists and Thomas Regier has recorded 108 digs. The women’s team finished the first half with a 2-10 record in the north. Rae Metrunec leads the Vikings with 83 kills. Nicole Brockman has collected 187 assists and Jillian Slamko has amassed 82 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 finished the first half with an even 6-6 mark for a fourth place spot. Sydney Purdy leads the team with 114 points followed by Anna Mont-

gomery with 107 and Hayley Story with 106. On the men’s side, Augustana is 1-11 on the season. Cameron Vicsak leads the Vikings with 151 points followed by Spencer Marion with 147 and Darian Smigorowsky with 116. The Vikings start the second half of the season against the Lakeland Rustlers on Jan. 16 at 6 and 8 p.m. Curling The Augustana men’s curling team posted a 3-2 record at the fall regional event in Red Deer to place in a tie for second. The women’s rink finished the event at 3-3 to earn a tie for third spot. The winter regional will be hosted by Concordia in Edmonton on Jan. 29 and 30, 2016.

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City councillor Max Lindstrand, left, and Yichun Mayor Li Kun shake hands after signing a twinning agreement. By Dan Jensen

The City of Camrose has added another sister city. City councillors Max Lindstrand and Kevin Hycha formally signed a twinning agreement between Camrose and Yichun when they travelled there with Ken Duggan in October. Council endorsed the idea of twinning with Yichun on Nov. 26, 2012, after officials from the Chinese city expressed an interest to Ken Duggan in the Camrose Academy of Curling and a Camrose twinning agreement. “We allocated $5,000 to promote this arrangement and had delegates from Yichun who were intending to come to Camrose in March of 2013 and again in the fall of 2014, but each of those trips had to be cancelled,” said councillor Max Lindstrand. In October 2014, the Chinese community in Edmonton held an event which raised $5,268, which was transferred to the City of Camrose to promote the twinning. The trip by councillors Lindstrand and Hycha to Yichun was largely self funded. “We did receive a bit of support for some of the costs in relationship to some of the airfare,” said Lindstrand. The City of Camrose relationship with Yichun goes back to 2011 when Duggan, a former resident who now lives in Sherwood Park, visited China three times in his capacity as president of the Northern Alberta Curling Association. “One of his trips involved travelling to Yichun where he and one of his colleagues provided consulting advice to the City of Yichun as they hosted an international curling competition,” said Lindstrand. “It was while he was there that he promoted the idea of the Camrose Academy of Curling, the goal of which is to provide intensive curling instruction to domestic and international students while they are receiving instruction at the university or high school.” While the academy of curling is still alive, it hasn’t moved ahead as rapidly as anticipated. “We don’t have students from other communities, domestically or internationally, coming to Camrose at this point to study, but that is the long term goal,” said Lindstrand. The City of Yichun, which has a population of 1.3 million, is situated in the northeastern area of the Heilongjiang province, a four and a half hour bus ride away from Harbin. The name Yichun is Manchu for “a place teaming with animal pelt,” and, before the Tang Dynasty of 618 to 907, was inhabited by ethnic minorities. Attractions in or close to the city include the Wuying National Forest Park, which,, together with Fenglin Nature Reserve in Wuying County, has the largest and most well-preserved Korean pine forest in Asia, as well as the largest dinosaur museum in northeast China. January is the coldest period of the year with temperatures dropping to minus 25, while July is the hottest, with temperatures as high as 27 degrees. Special local products include ginseng, deer antler, bass honey, pine nut, black fungi, Chinese gooseberry, Chinese walnut, hazel and wild grape. “It (Yichun area) reminded me of the Rocky Mountain House area with forest around,” said Hycha. “They have their own winery, which we toured, and the structures in the city are impressive.” Hycha said the city is very interested in sending students to Camrose for the curling experience. “They have a curling rink, which is not something you see in a lot of other Chinese communities.” The City of Yichun presented a plaque to the Camrose delegates in celebration of the twinning agreement which is currently on display at City Hall. The City of Camrose had previously signed twinning agreements with Kamifurano, Japan, Warwick, Australia, Chicoutimi, Quebec and Kentville, Nova Scotia.

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Williams and Ree headline Kodiaks’ annual dinner

By Murray Green

Big Valley Jamboree veteran performers Williams and Ree will be headlining the Camrose Sport Development Society’s annual dinner and silent auction on Feb. 20. The retro family weekend begins on Feb. 19 with a game in the Max McLean Arena against the Brooks Bandits at 7 p.m. The Camrose Kodiaks will host Williams and Ree as part of its entertainment at the annual dinner and silent auction. Williams and Ree will provide both comedy and music during the evening. Musicians /comedians out of the Dakotas, Bruce Williams and Terry Ree have decades of great shows under their belts. The message they bring is one of love and harmony, with an underlying note of deceit and debauchery. Tickets are available at the Kodiaks office or by calling 780-679-2603. Tickets make great Christmas gifts.

Tenore performs Christmas music By Murray Green Most children know Tenore’s music by watching a Christmas movie on television. Back in 2012 Tenore travelled to Uganda to join the Watoto Childrens Choir to record the smash hit “Where are you Christmas” from the movie, The Grinch who stole Christmas. Tenore, which evolved from the Canadian Tenors, will be at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre to share

Tenore will be performing at the Performing Arts Centre December 19.

the group’s Christmas With You show on Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. “The first time we played in Camrose we were told that the Performing Arts Centre was going to be built. Last year, the opportunity arose to come around Christmas time and it was a wonderful experience,” said Tenore member Jason Catron. “It is a first class facility and the staff were first class as well. We are excited to be going back to Camrose.” In 2014, Tenore received the GMA Covenant Award for Seasonal Album of the year and was privileged to record the cover song, “Christmas with You” with Grammyaward winning vocalist, Heather Headley. Tenore is comprised of three vibrant tenors in Mark David Williams, David Wise and Catron. They also have a couple of swing members who fill in when a regular member is unavailable. “It’s like being married to several people,” said Catron. “You have to blend harmonies with several people and often practice without all of the group. Mark and I went to college together and are friends, so it is easy for us to get together, but David has now moved to Nashville. Often we get into a place a day or two early and practice before we

start a tour. It takes dedication from each member to be ready for a tour without a lot of group practices. We were professionals before we came to Tenore, so we know what it takes to prepare for a tour.” Tenore likes to have fun and that comes through on stage. “We became friends first and then sang together. We have a nice mixture and blend of harmonies and that’s what people experience when they come to our concerts,” said Catron. The group was brought to the forefront of traditional and gospel music with great harmonies. They have added an exciting and magical Christmas show that entertains a wide range of audiences. “We get so excited to perform Christmas shows. It just adds to the holiday spirit when the audience sings along with us,” said Catron. “We will sing our songs from our Christmas album, add some few classics people love to hear and a couple of our regular songs that people really want us to perform. Christmas is a time, even when we speed up what we are doing, when we reflect to remember the people we love and to perform Christmas music to add to the spirit of the season. We think of what and who is the most at this time of year.” Continued on page 23

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Tenore performs holiday songs Continued from page 20

Tenore will pass on the spirit of Christmas with a beautiful collection at this special time of year. “Music takes us to places we remember and love,” said Catron. “We look forward to this time every year. We want everyone to come out and enjoy our songs. You won’t be disappointed. We have a new song to share with Camrose fans as well.” In their short time together, Tenore has received tremendous acclaim. Nominated for awards in an incredible seven categories at the GMA Covenant Awards, Tenore walked away with three plaques, including the Fan Choice of the Year Award. Tenore is known for their powerhouse vocals, rock star charisma and invitations to audiences everywhere to sing along with them, creating a powerful concert experience. Their story is one that has criss-crossed the globe, bringing music and joy to fans around the world. Touring world-wide, along with live television and award recognition, Tenore has garnered an impressive, loyal and international fan base that begins in Canada and stretches worldwide. For tickets visit www. camroselive.ca or call the LPAC Box Office at 780-6082922.

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Online Showroom Open 24/7 www.lambford.com Strategies to save you time and reduce stress this Christmas A few simple strategies can help you save time and reduce stress this holiday season. If you don’t have plastic clips to hang lights around windows and to the eaves of your home, inexpensive clothespins will work just as well. If you’re concerned about the color of the wooden clips, paint them holiday

hues before stringing the lights. Put a bath mat, rugside down and rubber-side up, beneath your Christmas tree stand. This allows you to spin the tree as you hang lights and ornaments without damaging the floor underneath. It also makes it simple to undress the tree

once the season is over. Use a tree skirt to hide the mat. Squeeze artificial tree portions into concrete form tubes. First wrap the tree portions in twine and then slip them into the concrete sleeves. Each tube can be stowed in attic or garage rafters, freeing up precious space. Use empty squirt bot-

tles to make baking and cooking easier. Pancake and cookie batters can be squirted from the containers for less mess. Store one or two strings of lights in a plastic shopping bag to keep the strands from getting tangled. Hang the bags from a hook in a garage or stack them in a storage bin.

Use plastic zip ties to attach garland and lights to bannisters. They’re easy to assemble and will not damage the bannisters. A paper towel holder can be screwed to the wall in a craft room to neatly hold spools of ribbon. Simply pull the length you need from the spool and cut for easy decorating.

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Online Showroom Open 24/7 www.lambford.com Mount a tree stand to a piece of wood with screws or glue. This prevents spills from reaching the floor while stabilizing the tree. Old maps make interesting gift wrap and are a nice change of pace from commercially produced paper or newsprint. Wrap duct tape or another type of sticky tape around your hand. Pat over fallen pine needles that accumulate

around the tree. In hard-toreach areas, wrap the tape around a broom or a floor sweeper. When traveling for the holidays, use a brightly coloured suitcase or flashy tape to make your suitcase stand out from others at the airport. Place hardened brown sugar in a baking dish, cover it with a moist paper towel and either microwave it on high for 20-second intervals

or place it in a 300 degree oven for five minutes. This will soften the sugar, making it easier to use the sugar to prepare your favorite holiday cookie recipes. Save plastic bread ties, which can be used to make tags for the wires on certain devices. Such ties also can be used to organize decorating components and to keep your place on a roll of tape. Measure the inside of

your picture window and construct a wooden frame to its dimensions. Staple holiday lights to the frame and then easily slip the frame in and out of place each year. Hang a live wreath or some boughs of evergreen in your home to give it that fresh pine scent if you have an artificial tree. Colour-code storage containers so you can easily find holiday decorations in the attic or basement.

Pack for a holiday excursion using a collapsible clothing storage hanger for closets. Fold clothes on each fabric shelf and then collapse it into your suitcase. When you get to your destination, unfold and hang it in a closet so all of your clothes will be at the ready. Make the holidays even more enjoyable with a variety of timesavers and clever tips.

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Churchmice Players present My Fair Lady G or d Tammy

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Give the gift of music and comedy this Christmas. Tickets are now on sale for The Churchmice Players’ spring musical, My Fair Lady, Feb. 25 to 28 at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre in Camrose. Directed by Sylvia Lyon, the cast of 28 actors is rehearsing twice weekly to tell the story of Eliza Doolittle, played by Ashley Meyer Kambeitz. Doolittle is a London street flower girl who decides to improve her life by taking speaking lessons from the irascible Professor Higgins, played by Dave McDougall. Memorable songs include I Could Have Danced All Night; The Rain in Spain; On the Street Where you Live; Get Me To The Church on Time; and Wouldn’t It Be Lovely. The show runs for one week only, Thursday to Sunday, with evening shows at 7:30 p.m. and matinees at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available at CamroseLive.ca. Churchmice Players is a not-for-profit theatre group with a 35-year history of providing community volunteer theatre to the Camrose region. Past spring musicals have included Fiddler on the Roof, Oliver, Music Man, Little Shop of Horrors, Sound of Music, Annie, Oklahoma, Anne of Green Gables, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Members of the Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak donated $2,000 to St. Patrick School to help launch a breakfast program. Breakfast volunteer spirit team helpers in the front row Rosie, Chloe and Jack Caccamo were supported by Alberta Health Services school health promotion facilitator Carol Breitkreutz, left, Paige Switzer, teacher Jocelyn Burns, Ray Hook of the Rotary Club, vice-principal Brant Rayment, John Stoddart, Daybreak president Destiny Reay and Rotary governor Tim Shields.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Royal Purple honoured royal lady Linda Stevenson, left, and Elks president and exalted ruler Gerry Czapp, right, presented Kathy Schwab of the Camrose Kinettes with $500 and $150 to assist with the Silent Santa program that gives gifts to children for Christmas.

Merry Christmas Fund needs your last minute support for hampers By Murray Green

Merry Christmas Fund organizers are hoping Camrose and area comes through for them as volunteers start packing hampers. With a goal $29,879 sought to supply 250 hampers with food, the fund has raised $11,750 as of Dec. 7. The fund was launched by Margaret and Chuck MacLean to supply food hampers for an entire day to less fortunate families in the community. The Merry Christmas Fund supplied 250 food hampers last year and numbers will be about the same this holiday season. In 1971, $2,157 was raised and spent on food hampers. By 1983, the need grew to raise $7,060 for hampers with John Hare as the chairman. Bernie Boser took over in 1984 and he passed the task onto current chair Larry Schultz a few years ago. Merry Christmas Fund volunteers who pay for the food on Dec. 16 are worried about paying for the groceries on time. Donations can be made at the Royal Bank and at the Camrose Fire Department. The Camrose Merry Christmas Fund is a registered charity, so people will be mailed a tax receipt during the first two weeks in January. The Merry Christmas Fund also needs volunteers to make the program a success. To volunteer, or for more information on the Merry Christmas Fund, contact Larry Schultz at 780-672-1493. If you need a donation picked up contact Dale Debnam at 780-672-8777. The hampers are delivered to homes on Saturday, Dec. 19, in the morning. People are asked to be home to receive the hamper to avoid sending it back. Undelivered hampers will have to be picked up at the food bank. Deliveries begin at the Fire Hall starting at 9 a.m.

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the 9th Annual Charity Checkstop was a success! Thank you to all who stopped to make a donation

Through your generosity, we raised: • Over $10,000.00 in cash and gift cards (combined for all three charities) • 1,186 Toys • 4,312 lbs. of Food A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: A-1 Rentals, Drever Agencies, CAM-FM, Panago Pizza, City of Camrose, Tim Hortons, Camrose Registry, The Camrose Booster, Camrose Regional Exhibition, Camrose Kodiaks, Vikings Girls Basketball Team, Papa John’s Pizza. Also, thanks to all the volunteers who came out for the day.

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Canada Post was installing community mailboxes without consent By Dan Jensen

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The Canada Post decision to delay the implementation of community mailboxes didn’t come soon enough for certain areas of the city. City building and development director Aaron Leckie told council last month that the Canada Post delivery service enhancement team was installing the mailboxes, without consent, in areas where there were specific re-development projects. “We did not have a chance to review those locations,” said Leckie. “Whenever there was a specific re-development project they would look at bringing in community mailboxes for that area.” An investigation by City administration found that nine of the mailboxes had been installed and that another 13 had been planned. “Most of them are in very challenging locations, especially with snow clearing,” said Leckie. “Some of them are directly in front of the front porches of houses, facing towards the house.” The delivery service enhancement team was working separately from the community mailbox team, with which administration had been consulting to find proper sites. “Every one of the 180 approximate locations of community mailboxes were reviewed multiple times by myself and Mark Barrett,”

said Leckie. “We came to an understanding with Canada Post about what their requirements were, what our requirements were from the City of Camrose (mostly based on sightlines), the best possible locations, privacy screenings and other items. It was actually a very strong process that we had worked out with the (community mailbox implementation) team. They listened to our recommendations and understood a lot of our concern with their locations, which were just run through in algorithm and some of them didn’t make a lot of sense.” The City was still waiting to hear from Canada Post as to whether there will be further transition to the community mailboxes in areas of re-development and whether or not it will have an opportunity to review those locations. “We are looking to get these locations moved, if possible, and ideally removed, since most of these people are still going to be on door to door delivery,” said Leckie. “There is a chance for vandalism or for maintenance since the full community mailbox program is not rolled out in Camrose.” Councillor Wayne Throndson expressed surprise to hear that Canada Post was installing the mailboxes on City land without consent. “It is mind boggling that there doesn’t have

to be some engagement and they can essentially expropriate land,” he said. Leckie said the Canada Post community mailbox team was not aware of what the delivery service enhancement team was doing with the installations. “Only the development services enhancement team was aware of that.” The City is not sure yet whether the suspension of the installation of community mailboxes announced by Canada Post applies to areas where there is redevelopment. “I am not sure if that specific aspect of switching people over to community mailboxes has been suspended,” said Leckie. Canada Post has indicated that it will be providing compensation for the municipal review of mailbox locations. Ca nada Po s t announced on Oct. 26 it was suspending the conversion of door-to-door mail delivery to community mailboxes. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in the federal election campaign the Liberal Party would stop Stephen Harper’s plan to end door-to-door delivery and undertake a new review of Canada Post to make sure it provides high quality service at a reasonable price to Canadians no matter where they live.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 15, 2015 – Page 30

CAMROSE AND DAYSLAND

SANTA COMES TO LIBRARY

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Three-year-old Dawson Allarie and his four-year-old sister, Adellie, of Camrose explained to Santa what they wanted for Christmas at a Camrose Public Library holiday celebration on Dec. 5. Santa vowed to return to the area on Christmas Eve.

It’s time to do more than just talk about family violence By Dan Jensen

It’s time to move past simply talking about family violence and start looking for more ways to create peace and harmony. “Albertans must take action to address family violence in their communities,” said Irfan Sabir, Minister of Human Services. “No single organization or sector is going to solve family violence. Everyone has a role in ending this complex social issue. Recognizing the warning signs, and knowing how to support family, friends, neighbours and coworkers is a solid start.” Dr. Peter Jaffe, professor at the University of Western Ontario and academic director for the Research Against Women and Children, believes that in the majority of cases (of family violence deaths) there were several risk factors that family, friends or co-workers could have identified “Had they understood the significance of what they were seeing they might have been able to inform the person who became the victim of the risk or they may have been able to intervene with the abusive man,” said Dr. Jaffe. The people who are impacted by family violence usually turn to people they know first. “This is usually extended family, friends, neighbours, co-workers or spiritual leaders,” states Family Violence Alberta. “After that, people may reach out to a service agency or seek government services such as police, courts and child protection.” Camrose Family Violence Action Society program director Sheralyn Dobos feels more families

dealing with violence would come forward if they were aware of the wide range of services that are available to help them. “It is important that men, women and children understand the power and control dynamics of family violence, the safety risks of violence in the home and the connection between violence in the home and bullying on the playground and in the streets,” said Dobos. “Once that starts to happen we can really start making a difference.” A Camrose domestic violence statistics report shows that to the end of September there were 33 incidents of violence where police laid charges (Aggravated Assault, Assault with a Weapon or Causing Bodily Harm), and 44 incidents of violence where the situation was resolved informally by referrals or mediation, or where charges were dismissed due to insufficient evidence. Of the 64 who were charged, 31 were male and 32 were female. Of the 78 relationships in which there was violence (to the end of September), 23 were current and former dating relationships, 37 were current and former commonlaw, 11 were current and former married and six were parents of one or more children, regardless of marital or common-law status. Family Violence Alberta recommends that individuals who want to help stop family violence learn the family violence signs, and get involved in their community, either by serving as a volunteer with a shelter, encouraging the library to carry magazines and books about family violence, asking the health clinic to

provide information about abuse of older adults in waiting areas and examining rooms, and collecting toys, books and toiletry items from neighbours to donate to local youth, seniors or the women’s shelter. Communities can encourage a standard that family violence and bullying are wrong, identify and assess family violence service gaps, help make services easier to reach and use, and distribute family violence awareness materials to businesses, employers, medical professionals and faith organizations. Schools can help children learn non-violent ways of dealing with conflict, educate young people about dating violence and all other forms of abuse, honour students who work to reduce violence and bullying, and organize an event to collect teddy bears, quilts and other items to donate to a shelter. Employers can show support to employees who are dealing with family violence issues, organize training sessions on family violence and ensure supervisors are aware of family violence warning signs, keep family violence information readily available for staff, families and volunteers, and work with community organizations to provide funding for programs and services to help families impacted by family violence. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected by a parent or guardian, report your suspicions immediately. Call the police, your local Child or Family Services Authority, or the 24-hour Family Violence Info Line toll-free at 1-800-387-5437.

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who passed away on May 3, 1974 and

Gladys Nielsen who passed away on July, 26, 2009 A loving tribute, small and tender, Just to say we still remember. Ever remembered and sadly missed by Elsie, Murray and family

Police make arrests for outstanding warrants December 11

An employee from a downtown business advised two people attended the business and stole a bottle of alcohol from the store. Police are investigating suspect(s) in the incident. During a routine traffic stop checks on the driver revealed he had outstanding warrants out of Fox Creek. The man was arrested and brought back to the Camrose Police Service to serve time on his outstanding fines. Police conducted a licenced premises check on a downtown liquor establishment and during the check a 47-yearold man was arrested for outstanding warrants. The man was brought back to the police service and later released to appear in provincial court.

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John “Jack” Wallis

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John “Jack” Wallis of Camrose, formerly of Daysland, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the age of 94 years. He is survived by his two children Kay (Dave) Steblyk and Larry (Eileen) Wallis; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Louise; and sister and brother in-law Mary (Maurice) Berry. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Camrose United Church. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Bethany Longterm Care or to the charity of one’s choice.

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Vernon Campbell who passed away on December 16, 2014 When evening shadows are falling, And we sit in quiet alone, To our hearts, there comes a longing, If he only could come home. Friends may think we have forgotten, When at times they see us smile, But they little know the heartache Our smiles hide all the while. Dearly missed by Dianne, Pam, Steve, Benjamin and Madalyn, Glen, Roxane, Nickolas and Cody

Mary “Aileen” O’Riordan

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July 10, 1930 – November 9, 2015

December 14, 1961 – December 9, 2015

Mary “Aileen” O’Riordan of Camrose, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the age of 85 years. Left to cherish her memory are her sister Marie McKinnon of Surrey, BC; and two sistersin-law Marian O’Riordan of Camrose and Beverley O’Riordan of Camrose. Aileen is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Frederick and Mary Agnes; six brothers Bob, Pat, Bitz, Jim, Tom and Paul; and two sisters Anna and Rita. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Father Larry Pederson as celebrant. If friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the charity of your choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

Timothy Martin Clapson of Edmonton, formerly of Camrose, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the age of 53 years. Left to cherish his memory are his son Ben (Jordain) Ferrier of Edmonton; mother Marjorie (Garry) Lefleur of Sherwood Park; brother Ken (Evelyn) Clapson of Calgary; and granddaughter Adysen. Timothy was predeceased by his father Lloyd Clapson; brother Kevin Clapson; and sister Deborah Fraser. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2015 from Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Liz Carter Morgan officiating. Inurnment will take place in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Cross Cancer Institute, or to Haying in the Thirties (Box 35, Mallaig, Alberta T0A 2K0). To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Dennis Walter Nelson, 71, passed away on November 29, 2015 in Bryan, Texas. He was a loving husband of 39 years to his wife Beverly Carol Nelson and leaves behind her and their children. He was a devoted father to his daughter Catherine Ann Nelson-Hyden and son-in-law Scott; his son Brian Richard Nelson and daughter-in-law Lauren; his son Erik Walter Nelson and daughterin-law Katherine; along with his two grandchildren Oliver and Jude. Born in Camrose, AB, he was predeceased by his father Walter Nelson and is survived by his mother Edna Nelson; and siblings Gail Bodwell, Barbara Anderson, Joan Scheie, Kathryn Penn and Brian W. Nelson. Raised on a farm, he began his diverse career as a mechanical engineer after graduating from the University of Alberta. He travelled and lived throughout the world working for the oil industry, making many close friends from Asia, Australia and Europe. Settling in Texas, he received his MBA from the University of Houston, became a CPA, and started a new career as a trust officer working for various banks in the Houston area. He and Beverly moved permanently to their dream home overlooking the Brazos Valley in 2011 when he retired from Wells Fargo Bank. Returning to his farm roots, he enjoyed being outside and taking care of the land. He now takes care of his family from above where his spirit resides with the Lord. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice Brazos Valley (www.hospicebrazosvalley.org) and/or Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (www.bcan.org).

Stanley McGill On December 7, 2015, Mr. Stanley James McGill of Ponoka passed away at the age of 92 years. Stan will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 69 years, Vera; daughter Dianna (Wes) Allan of Ponoka, grandson Kenneth (Jade), granddaughter Jessica (Luke) and great-grandson Jacob; son Gerald (Sandra) McGill of Camrose and grandson Warren; daughter-in-law Kathy McGill of Winnipeg, grandson Linton (Jessica) and greatgranddaughters Isla and Freya, grandson Darren (Meghan) and great-granddaughter Marlowe, and granddaughter Cynthia. Stan was predeceased by his son Stewart; grandson Geoffrey; brother Ray; and sister Vi. A Funeral Service was held at the Ponoka Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation. To express condolences to Stan’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements Entrusted To Ponoka Funeral Home ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~

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Bridget Lennartsson, owner of Vinesation Olive Oil and Vinegar Tasting Room, played host to the monthly Camrose Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast on Nov. 25. The last Wednesday of every month sees a different Chamber member host a breakfast, giving attendees an opportunity to meet others in the business community and visit a business they may not have seen before. Bridget prepared scrambled eggs, ham, pancakes and mixed fruit using oils and vinegars from her store. If you’re interested in being a host to one of these breakfasts, call Sharon Anderson at the Chamber office.

Matt Mayer, right, was the winner of the Rotary Club of Camrose Rotary Cares raffle in October. The $1,000 cheque was presented by Rotary Club of Camrose treasurer Grant Burgess. The 2016 Rotary Cares raffle tickets are now available for purchase. All tickets are entered into the monthly draw for $1,000 so there is the possibility a single ticket could win 12 times. The Rotary Club of Camrose has had several multiple winners in the past.

LIONS SUPPORT WOMEN’S SHELTER

The Re/Max team was able to raise $16,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network at its charity golf tournament which, despite poor weather, was able to attract 60 golfers. Presenting the cheque to Children’s Miracle Network director Stacey Johnson, centre, were, left to right, Drew Conlon, Katie Hauser, Natasha Mayne, Heather Ryan, Tracy Brandingan, Michelle Majeski, Ryan Zaparyniuk and Trevor Vinet. Missing were Dale Bowal and Rick Nygaard.

THRIFT SHOP DONATION

The Camrose and District Family Thrift Shop made a donation $3,000 to the Camrose Open Door Association to cover the cost of purchasing washers and dryers in the Maurer Youth Shelter. Accepting the donation from Camrose and District Family Thrift Shop board member Joanne Olsen was Camrose Open Door Association executive director Randal Nickel.

The Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club presented a cheque for $1,200 to the Camrose Women’s Shelter to help with the purchase of playground equipment. Swans and Roses Lions Club members Sheralyn, left, and Ken Dobos watched a Val Okimaw presented the cheque to Nora-Lee Rear

PROMOTING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

Murray Green, Camrose Booster City of Camrose mayor Norm Mayer laced up his sneakers in support of the efforts of the Walkable Camrose committee to promote pedestrian safety during the month of November. Sitting from left to right, Pat Mader Mundel, Deanna Trzeciakowski, Lucy Ernst and the mayor. Back row from left, Chris Clarkson, Margaret Holliston and Colleen Lindholm. The Alberta Traffic Safety Plan Calendar dedicates the month of November to pedestrian safety and Walkable Camrose is happy to participate to enhance the walkability of the Camrose community.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 15, 2015 – Page 33

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The 2016 Chev Silverado has been named “Best New Pickup in Canada” by the Automotive Journalists’ Association of Canada. “This award is testament that the Silverado builds on Chevy Trucks’ legacy of dependability with a dramatic new design, advanced connectivity and enhanced customer-focused technologies,” said Joe De Stefano, Chevrolet Truck Brand manager. New design

Silverado features a muscular front end with sculpted hood. Lights are integrated into the sweeping horizontal elements and deep grille inserts, while turn signals and brake lamps wrap around the corners of the truck for a more streamlined look. Silverado surrounds you with attractive, durable materials like door trim panels that are built to look good and stand up to everyday wear and tear. Choose bench or bucket seats for five or six passengers on the four-door double cab and crew cab models. Resilient,

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Silverado customers are among the top users of the connectivity offered by available OnStar and 4G LTE Wi-Fi. For 2016, Silverado is available with support for Apple CarPlay, which projects select iPhone features (iPhone 5 and later) on the available MyLink display in a smart, simple manner. This integration of phone and vehicle allows drivers to make calls, send and receive messages and listen to music from the touchscreen or by voice via Siri, helping drivers keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Using CarPlay is simple. A “Projection” icon on

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The new 2016 Silverado 1500 builds on the legacy of the most dependable, longest-lasting full-size pickups on the road. The fully boxed frame makes extensive use of high strength steels, as well as roll-formed steel beds, which are stronger and lighter than conventional steel. Customers can chose from three advanced EcoTec3 engines which incorporate advanced features to enhance power and efficiency. All three engines feature direct fuel injection, continuously variable valve timing, and cylinder deac-

tivation, also known as Active Fuel Management, for improved power and efficiency. All switch to fourcylinder mode under lightload conditions. Silverado’s standard 4.3L V-6 is SAE certified at 285 horsepower and 305 lbft of torque, the most torque of any standard V-6. The 5.3L V-8 is certified at 355-horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. Offering an EPA highway estimate of 23 mpg, it is the most fuel efficient V-8 in any pickup. Silverado’s available 6.2L V-8 is certified at 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, the most power and torque of any light-duty pickup. This engine also offers the highest towing of any V-8 light-duty pickup, up to 12,000 pounds. The new eight-speed transmission provides a numerically higher first gear ratio to help drivers start off more confidently with a heavy load or when trailering. Its wider overall gear ratio spread also enables numerically lower rear axle ratios, which reduce engine rpm on the highway.

The electronic-variable assist power rack-and-pinion steering system reduces fuel consumption versus engine-powered systems. The variable assist is tuned to provide less assist at highway speeds for a solid on-centre feel, and more assist for less steering effort when manoeuvring in tight spaces. StabiliTrak, an electronic control system, helps improve stability by detecting and reducing loss of traction. Sensing when Silverado is not responding to your steering inputs, it adjusts engine speed and applies brake pressure to any wheel to help maintain directional control. For rollover mitigation, StabiliTrak anticipates a potential situation, rapidly applying brake pressure to reduce lateral forces and the possibility of a rollover. You can see the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado at McClellan Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC at 3850-48 Avenue, Camrose. Phone 780672-2355 and ask for one of the friendly sales professionals.

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RCMP respond to complaint about attempted break and enter November 30 A report was received from a resident in Ohaton about an attempted break and enter. The would-be-thieves broke the door handle to an office however the deadbolt held and kept the door locked and closed. An additional break-in was attempted on a trail-

er but the latch and padlock held and while the metal latch was bent, no entry was gained. December 1 A concerned resident of Hay Lakes reported seeing a black, newer Dodge half-ton driving in front of the complainant’s residence and down the back alley. The vehicle

then drove in the next street and alley and repeated the pattern multiple times. December 3 RCMP were able to recover a stolen trailer out of St. Albert with the assistance of county residents. This matter is still under investigation. RCMP are investigat-

ing the theft of 15 shotguns and rifles from a resident in the area of TWP 462 and RR 203. Other items stolen include a Dell laptop computer and carry case, jewelry box and approximately $1,000 US. This matter is still under investigation. December 6 RCMP were called

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By Lori Larsen Citing safety as the number one priority, the Battle River School Division board announced that all international travel has been immediately suspended for the remainder of the 2015-16 school year. This decision is the result of discussions the BRSD had directly after the Nov. 13 terrorist attack in Paris. After careful monitoring of the Government of Canada travel website and input from BR SD’s lega l adv isors, insurance company and Alberta school divisions, the decision to suspend travel was made. BRSD also noted some concerns from a small number of parents whose children were scheduled for international trips. In total there were six international trips planned in the coming year involving seven different schools within the division: Camrose Composite High; Central High Sedgewick Public School; Tofield School; Daysland School; Viking School; and a combined trip for Ryley and Forestburg Schools. Destinations planned for the April spring break included (not necessarily in order of schools above): France, Greece, Italy, Germany, Spain. Some of these trips involved travel to more that one country. A trip to the Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, as part of a mission/service program was scheduled for February. “Reaction to this news has been varied,” said Rita Marler, superintendent of schools. “We have heard feedback that ranged from great disappointment to great relief. “This is a difficult decision for everyone involved. It was not an easy one to make and we know its disappointing for those who had made plans to travel. But student safety must always be our first priority and, in this unsettled time, we feel strongly that our most important role is to make decisions based on the safety of children.”

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CARRIERS The Camrose Booster is comprised of an amazing team of sales staff, editorial writers and graphic artists. Together they produce an award winning publication. Seemingly tireless and resilient inserters then assemble our publication with numerous flyers from our greatly appreciated advertisers. It is then up to a team of 44 individuals from all walks of life to deliver it to your home. This year our carrier team has really come together and provided “above and beyond” service to the residents of Camrose. I’ve watched them work in extreme heat, cold and often through the time constraints of late deliveries. Always without complaint and to the best of their ability. This year we have had a number of carriers take on additional routes to help for holiday relief or to replace other carriers in time of need. I’ve caught a couple of them working with injuries…and a few carriers have taken it upon themselves to increase the circulation in their area. They constantly amaze me! They play such a big part in our organization but are too often forgotten.

Leanne Taje Circulation Manager

And because of this, I would like to take a moment to thank our carriers for their hard work, dedication and incredible patience during the growing pains of my first year with The Booster. I wish you all, as well as our faithful readers, a very Merry Christmas and the best in 2016!

In spite of the fact that our carriers call at each residence in Camrose at least twice a week, many householders never see them. The carriers who deliver The Booster on Tuesdays and accomplish our Thursday deliveries as required are shown here. By matching the route numbers on the map with the pictures, readers may identify the person who delivers in their area.

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Cecelia Jean Routes 9, 45

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Geraldine Gumpinger

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Jaden and Taylor Olson Route 30

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Holiday Train arrives in Camrose

Clockwise from top left: The Holiday Train arrived in Camrose playing Jingle Bells; Kelly Prescott shared her Christmas spirit; Janine Carroll and Jo-Anne Tweed sorted some of the donated food items; Devin Cuddy listened to the crowd; CP delivered a huge cheque; and the community embraced the historical event by singing, dancing and waving to a variety of seasonal tunes. The celebration was held near the Moose Family Centre on Dec. 8. Photos by Lori Larsen and Murray Green

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Helpful Tips for Writing Classified Ads Which Get Results! Be Thorough

Sure you want your ad to stand out from the rest, but don’t skimp on the sort of information that sells. The item’s condition, size, age, brand name, and color are some of the basics readers want to know. Without them, your ad may be overlooked.

Steer Clear of Abbreviations

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

Be Honest

ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S PARTY – Round Hill Community Centre. Skating 7-9 p.m., weather permitting. Doors open 7 p.m. Tickets $25/family. Bring an appetizer. For information, call Cara, 780-672-6007. KAY’S KRAFTS & BAKING

• Large trays of fancy squares & cookies, shortbread, as well as Christmas arrangements •Thursday, Dec. 17; and Wednesday, Dec. 23 Rose City Farmers’ Market 2 - 8 p.m., Duggan Mall PERSONAL

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

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PETS/PET SUPPLIES

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

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

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SEE THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 33 for more classified ads about cars, trucks, campers, RVs, automotive services and ATVs LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE – Family smorg style breakfast at Moose Family Center, Sunday, December 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adults, $7.00; Students, $6.00. OUR COMMUNITY AND COUNTRY NEEDS HELP – and the sick and needy need prayers. Prayers are answered, especially in groups. Please come and join us in prayer and help us spread God’s word. Our NonDenominational Prayer Group meets for one hour every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Call Dallas at 780672-1224. Please join us for our Bible Study every Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. with a potluck fellowship afterwards. Call Shirley, 780-678-9634 to join this group. RADIANT HARMONY CHRISTMAS CONCERT – Dec. 20, 2:00 p.m. in Daysland Theatre. Free Will Offering towards Bags of Love and Food Bank. Everyone welcome.

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

HELP WANTED 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. PRESENTLY LOOKING FOR AN INDIVIDUAL interested in working as the Maintenance Person and/or Groundskeeper for the Round Hill Community Centre. This is a casual position. Some experience in plumbing and electrical would be an asset. The number of hours of work and the wages will be discussed with those interested in applying for the position. For more information please call Marjorie at 780-672-6664.

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

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

SERVICES 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 J.D.’s SMALL ENGINE SALES & SERVICE – Ph. 780-672-7649. McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD. Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded Where your business is appreciated 780-672-5242, Camrose ROY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE – Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. Roy Boughner, 780-232-3097. H I LL BI LLY’S YA R D CARE – Now Booking for Snow Removal • Yard Maintenance • Lawn mowing • Eavestrough • Spring and Fall Clean-up • Aerating • Landscaping • Snow Removal • Garbage Disposal (Incl. animal waste) • Tree and Hedge Trimming and Removal • Ice Removal • And everything in between! For all your yard care needs, call Joey Leslie at 780-678-0518.

FOR RENT FOR RENT ADS NOW UPLOADED TO The Camrose Booster Website DAILY! 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. CAMROSE MOOSE HALL FOR RENT Ideal for weddings, banquets, any celebration or special occasion. Call 780-672-2505

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. 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. 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

CLOSE TO UNIVERSITY AND CITY CENTER – Very nice bright, spacious twobedroom w/balcony in quiet adult only apartment. No smokers or pets. Reference required. Call 780-679-2170. 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 NEWER TWO-BEDROOM FOURPLEX Suite includes five appliances and is close to downtown area. Phone Rick, 780-608-5000 or George, 780-678-7610

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. MID-CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 1017197 Alberta Ltd. For All Your Rental Needs We have: • Duplexes • Houses • 4-Plexes • Condos •Apartments • Storage and more! Call 780-672-0662 or more info and listings or visit our ads on Kijiji T H R E E - B E D R O O M HOUSE – $1,200/mo. plus utilities. No smoking, no pets. Call 780-608-6119 or email tylerbutton05@hotmail.com

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. TWO-BEDROOM HOUSE – All appliances included. Double detached garage. Main floor laundry. $950/mo. Call 780-608-6159.

LIVESTOCK/FEED BEEF UP YOUR CATTLE SALES – Advertise in The Camrose Booster. Phone 780672-3142.

MACHINERY SWATHER NO LONGER ‘CUTTING THE MUSTARD?’ Call The Camrose Booster Classifieds, 780-672-3142. 19 5 0 s A N T IQU E TRACTOR – Cockshutt 35 Deluxe. Good running condition w/good tires. Comes with loader, $6,000. Call 780-878-1352 after 6:00 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS SEE THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 33 for more classified ads about cars, trucks, campers, RVs, automotive services and ATVs

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CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued) 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. 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. FREE RANGE HERITAGE TURKEY – NO medications. Processed government inspected facility. 7 - 10 kg., $9.50/kg. Text/Call 780-803-7236. FIREWOOD SALE – Poplar - $190/cord; Spruce $260/cord; Pine - $300/cord. Outdoor campfire wood - $160/ cord. Birch - bundled wood also available. All wood split and seasoned. Delivery extra. Call 780-361-8735 or text 780361-7500.

During a liquor establishment check in the downtown area police spoke with a 26-year-old man. The man was currently out on conditions not to be in a licensed premises and not to consume alcohol. The man was arrested and charged for Breaching His Probation Order. The man also had outstanding warrants for his arrest out of Edmonton. The man was later released on a cash bail. Police assisted the sheriffs in conducting an eviction on a residence that was condemned for

Andrukow Group Solutions Inc., Leaders in Industry; an independent business, successfully striving to provide clients with solutions since 1976. AGSI supports farmers in Central Alberta in areas of soil analysis, fertilizer blending and equipment support. AGSI lives up to its promise of “Making agriculture, our clients and our people: better, stronger and proud of their professions”. Andrukow Group Solutions Inc. is currently seeking a Sales Representative – Agronomist to work in assistance with our Sales Manager in Daysland, Alberta. Duties and Responsibilities: • Build client/customer loyalty • Develop new customers • Identify specific grower needs • Create targeted marketing programs • Exceed client service expectations Job Knowledge Requirements (knowledge, skills and qualifications): • 6 years of sales experience • College diploma or degree in Agriculture or related discipline will be considered an asset • Agriculture or Agribusiness background, interest and aptitude • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract • Microsoft Office Suite considered an asset

VIKINGS VOLLEYBALL

Augustana Vikings men’s volleyball player Duncan McDonald sends the ball over the net as teammate Andrew Kaliel looks on against the Lakeland Rustlers. The Vikings swept the weekend series to move into a first place tie (9-3) with the Keyano Huskies at the break. Augustana hosts the Concordia Thunder on Jan. 9 to start the second half home games at the campus. Women’s action begins at 6 p.m. and the men follow at 8 p.m.

unfit living conditions. A 29-year-old man agreed to leave the residence with no issues. A downtown business advised a man and woman were fighting inside of a parking lot. Police attended and spoke with a 33-yearold man and a 53-year-old woman. Police mediated the verbal argument.

Protecting water quality in the Camrose area The City of Camrose and Camrose County are working to develop a Source Water Protection Plan for the Camrose area. The plan will outline actions to protect and improve water quality in the Battle River and Driedmeat Lake, which are critical water sources for the City of Camrose and many County residents. To create the plan, a stakeholder advisory committee was created in May. The committee includes residents and municipal representatives from the City and County, as well as technical advisors. A number of actions on the land have the potential to contribute to water quality issues in the Camrose area. A Source Water Risk Assessment was completed to identify potential risks to water quality, the likelihood of the risks occurring, and the threat that the risks would create. The Stakeholder Advisory Committee then identified management actions that may be implemented to reduce or eliminate those risks and improve water quality in the Battle River and Driedmeat Lake. Now it is your turn to contribute to the project. Input from City and County residents is essential to developing a Source Water Protection Plan on which everyone can agree. The Stakeholder Advisory Committee is asking residents to fill out an online survey to share their thoughts on local water quality risks and actions that should be taken to protect water sources in the Camrose area. You can fill out the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/watersource. The survey will be open until Jan. 21, 2016. For more information on the Camrose Source Water Protection Initiative, visit www.county.camrose.ab.ca/content/camrose-source-water-protection-initiative or contact Sarah Skinner, project coordinator, at 780-672-0276 or sarah@battleriverwatershed.ca.

AGSI offers a unique and exciting work environment, an excellent total compensation package and the opportunity for advancement. Apply with resumé to chudson@agsiag.com or drop off in person to 45149 RR 164 Daysland, AB We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Olson teaching drumming class Continued from page 22

It is with this last organization that she has travelled often overseas and has gained valuable world music background. Her choral arrangements have been performed in North

America, as well as Europe and Africa. Sessions for the African Drumming Workshop will happen Saturday mornings and will run for one hour each week. The cost includes the rental of a Djembe for six weeks.

There will be two age groups offered: 12 to 15 years and 16 years and up. To register or for further information please contact Charlene Brown, conservatory administrator, at 780-679-1673 or charlene. brown@ualberta.ca.

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Employment Opportunity

Employment Opportunity MUSEUM COORDINATOR

The City of Camrose is seeking a hard working individual to fill the casual position as Museum Coordinator at the Camrose and District Museum. FUNCTIONS: • Oversee operations of the Camrose and District Centennial Museum and auxiliary programs. • To work with staff, volunteers and public in a Museum setting. QUALIFICATIONS: • Knowledge of museum procedures and practices. • Experience working in a museum environment. • Management experience. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to provide leadership. • Experience working and volunteering with the Camrose Centennial Museum is an asset. • Reliable with a strong work ethic. • Pleasant personality and enjoy working with the public. • Focus on customer service. HOURS OF WORK: The hours for this position are season dependent: January to mid-May and Mid-September to December are 20 hours a week, Monday to Friday afternoons. Mid-May to Mid-September are 40 hours per week, Wednesday to Sunday. Closed 9 weeks a year (no hours). SALARY AND BENEFITS: The starting hourly wage for this position will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. APPLICATIONS: The City of Camrose is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals interested in this position to submit a cover letter and resume to the address below or in person by December 30, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest in working for the City of Camrose; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. City of Camrose Community Services Department Attention: Dawn Mercereau, Facilities Director facilities@camrose.ca Mailing Address: 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8 Community Services Office Location: Within the Aquatic Centre (5600-44 Avenue, Camrose, AB) Phone 780-672-9195 Fax 780-672-4915 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP). The personal information recorded on the application form is being collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. The information will be used for the purpose(s) of employee recruitment and administration and is protected by the privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. If you require additional information concerning the collection and use of this personal information, please contact the FOIP Officer at 780-672-4426.

( Pursuant to Article 16 of the I.U.O.E. Collective Agreement )

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FULL-TIME GRADER OPERATOR POSITION CLASS:

OE (4) Grader Operator

RATE OF PAY:

$61,084.40 ($27.64/hr) to $74,852.70 ($33.87/hr)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As per Camrose County policies and the Collective Agreement with the I.U.O.E. Local 955. QUALIFICATIONS: • Grade 12 Diploma or G.E.D. • Applicant will be subject to Criminal Records Check • Valid Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air Endorsement • Applicant will provide current driver’s abstract • Proven experience and ability to operate a motor grader for summer road maintenance and winter snowplowing • Knowledge of Camrose County • Ability to work independently and assume responsibility for maintenance of roadways within the stated area • Ability to work effectively with other employees and the public • Physical capability to perform some heavy manual tasks • Available to work non-regular hours if required HOURS OF WORK: As per section six (6) “ Hours of Work” of the Collective Agreement with I.U.O.E. local 955. COMPETITION CLOSING DATE/TIME: December 18, 2015, 4:30 pm EFFECTIVE START DATE: January 11, 2016 Interested persons are requested to submit their resumés and applications to: Graham J. Backus C.E.T. Manager of Public Works Camrose County, 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 3S8 gbackus@county.camrose.ab.ca Fax 780-678-3071

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

FUTURE OF THE CAMROSE SKI JUMP

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose resident Jack Cunningham discusses future ideas for the use of the ski jump with Janice DePaoli at an open house held at the Stoney Creek Centre on Dec. 3. Some suggestions include a zip line, sculpture, observation platform, sun dial and museum. For more information contact Garry Gibson at 780-672-5095.

Honesty, caring and a workplace that feels like home

An employer you can count on

Apply in person with resumé at either Camrose store

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CAMROSE AQUATIC CENTRE – HOLIDAY HOURS 2015 Sunday

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20 Family Swim 12-2 Public Swim 2-5 Lane Swim 5-6

21 Early Bird 6-9 am Water Therapy 9am Aqua Fit 10 am Noon Swim/Parent & Tot 11:45-1pm Half Price Public Swim 1-4 pm & 6:30-8 pm Aqua Fit 7:15-8 pm Lane Swim 8-9 pm 28 POOL CLOSED Office Open Until 6 pm

22 Aqua Fit 10 am Noon Swim/Parent & Tot 11:45-1 pm Half Price Public Swim 1-4 pm & 6:30-8 pm Lane Swim 8-9 pm Aqua Fit 8-8:45 pm

23 Early Bird 6-9 am Water Therapy 9am Aqua Fit 10 am Noon Swim/Parent & Tot 11:45-1pm Half Price Public Swim 1-4 pm & 6:30-8 pm Aqua Fit 7:15-8 pm Lane Swim 8-9 pm 30 POOL CLOSED Office Open Until 6 pm

27 FACILITY CLOSED

Youth Swimming Lessons January 12-February 4 4:00-4:45 pm or 4:45-5:30 pm January 12-February 11 5:30-6:00 pm Tue & Thu

29 POOL CLOSED Office Open Until 6 pm

Winter Swim Camp January 13-February 5 4:00-5:30 pm Wed & Fri

Adult Lessons January 16-February 20 Saturdays 12:00-1:00 pm

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Friday

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24 Aqua Fit 10 am Noon Swim/ Parent & Tot 11:45-1 pm Half Price Public Swim 1-4 pm

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Preschool Lessons Start the week of January 11th Call to register! Bronze Star January 13-February 5 Wednesday & Friday 5:00-6:30 pm

AQUATIC CENTRE- POOL CLOSED DECEMBER 25 – JANUARY 9 FOR MAINTENANCE AND HOLIDAYS OFFICE HOURS – December 28-30 8:00-6:00 pm December 31 8:00-12:00 n January 4-8 8:00-6:00 pm

For more information or to register, contact the Aquatic Centre at 780.672.9909, aquatic@camrose.ca or www.camrose.ca

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Are you passionate about your community? Consider volunteering on a Committee! The City of Camrose is seeking up to 5 residents to serve as Members at Large on the following Committee: Community Transit Advisory Committee (5 Members) The Community Transit Advisory Committee is an advisory body to Council that acts as a Steering Committee for future Transit Assessments and needs. The Committee has followed up on the recommendations written by the previous Community Transportation Advisory Committee on transit models and options, and is currently involved with the City of Camrose with the Trial Taxi Subsidy Program. The Committee will continue to work with the City of Camrose to develop a long term transit vision for the City. The Committee meets on a monthly basis or as deemed necessary. Make a difference! For more information on the appointment process and to obtain an application form, visit www.camrose.ca or contact City Hall at 780-672-4426. Please submit applications via: Fax 780-672-2469 OR email jwallace@camrose.ca Committee/Board Legend: OR in person at City Hall, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Planning/

Infrastructure

2015-2016 HOLIDAY SCHEDULES

OFFICE HOURS FOR CITY HALL, COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICE, PUBLIC WORKS AND FIRE HALL Dec. 24, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . Open until Noon Dec. 31, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . .Open until Noon Dec. 25 and 28, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . Closed Jan. 1, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Dec. 29-30, 2015 . . . . Open Regular Hours Jan. 4, 2016 . . . . . . . . . Open Regular Hours For more information, contact City Hall at 780-672-4426 Public Works After Hours Emergency contact 780-672-4444 CAMROSE REGIONAL SANITARY LANDFILL Dec. 24, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . Open until Noon Dec. 31, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . .Open until Noon Dec. 25 and 26, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . Closed Jan. 1, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Dec. 28, 2015 . . . . . . . Open Regular Hours Jan. 2, 2016 . . . . . . . . . Open Regular Hours For more information, contact MCL Waste Systems & Environmental at 780-352-2625 CENTRA CAM RECYCLING DEPOT Dec. 24, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . Open until Noon Dec. 31, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . .Open until Noon Dec. 25-27, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed Jan. 1, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Dec. 28, 2015 . . . . . . . Open Regular Hours Jan. 2, 2016 . . . . . . . . . Open Regular Hours For more information, contact Centra Cam Recycle Depot at 780-679-4196 RESIDENTIAL WASTE/ORGANICS COLLECTION Dec. 24, 2015 . . . . . . .Collection as Normal Jan. 1, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . NO COLLECTION Dec. 25, 2015. . . . . . . . NO COLLECTION Jan. 4, 2016 . . . . . . . . . Collection as Normal Dec. 28-31, 2015 . . . .Collection as Normal December 25 Collection will be Collected on Monday, December 28 January 1 Collection will be Collected on Monday, January 4. The City’s 2-Bag Limit remains in effect over the holidays and into the new year. For more information, contact Progressive Waste Solutions at 780-679-0409

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. Permit # Land Description Civic Address Development The development permits have been approved SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF APPEAL TO THE SUBDIVISION Lot Block Plan AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD. Any person wishing to appeal an approval may do so by serving a DP4085 13 4 9075S 3925-47 Avenue Variance written notice of appeal and the REQUIRED FEE to the Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, DP4086 4 2 6206MC 33 Grand Park Crescent Variance 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose (phone 780-672-4426) within 14 days after the date of this notice. Further SP2015070 Unit 1 - 0922358 3602-47 Avenue Sign Permit information regarding these Development Permits may be obtained from the City of Camrose Planning and 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).

Merry Christmas Drawing by Alex Benke

Council and staff of Camrose County, the Agricultural Service Board, Seed Cleaning Plant and West Dried Meat Lake Regional Landfill wish you and your family the best for a happy and safe holiday season

Camrose County operations will be closed on the following dates during the holiday season: Thursday, December 24, 2015 . . . . . . . Closed at 12:00 noon Friday, December 25, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed Monday, December 28, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed Thursday, December 31, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed Friday, January 1, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed

Transfer Site Hours – Regular Hours Will Apply Except: KINGMAN TRANSFER SITE

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INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND The following farmland, located two miles north and two miles east of Sedgewick, Alberta, is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions, reservations and non-financial obligations in the existing Certificate of Title: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 12 TOWNSHIP 44 SECTION 30 QUARTER SOUTHWEST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS Subject land contains 50 cultivated acres, with the remainder being pastureland with a creek running through the quarter. Any purchaser will pay the 2016 property taxes in full with no adjustment. Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Forster Tender” to Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, 5014-50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, AB T0B 2L0, attention: Michael E. Borth, on or before 12:00 noon, January 15, 2016, and shall be accompanied with a bank draft or certified cheque in the sum of $10,000 payable to “Andreassen Borth” and include the tenderer’s valid GST registration number. Tenders will not be opened in public. The highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted. Unsuccessful tenderers will be notified by mail and their cheques returned. Successful tenderers shall be obligated to complete the purchase on or before February 15, 2016, and their cheque shall constitute a nonrefundable deposit towards the purchase price. For further information, please call 780-384-2450.

Saturday, December 26, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed Monday, December 28, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed

KELSEY TRANSFER SITE Saturday, December 26, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed

MEETING CREEK TRANSFER SITE Not affected Regular office hours for all locations will resume Mon., January 4, 2016

3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 3S8 Phone 780-672-4446 Fax 780-672-1008 Public Works. . . . . . . 780-672-4449

Website www.county.camrose.ab.ca Email county@county.camrose.ab.ca

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of JEROME KALAWSKY, who died on November 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 to: KNAUT JOHNSON FRANCOEUR Barristers, Solicitors and Notaries Public ATTENTION: DAVID R. FRANCOEUR 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.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of BO ARVIDSSON, late of Camrose, Alberta who died on December 31, 2014. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by January 21, 2016, and provide details of your claim with SCOTT FARNHAM of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors at 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

BIRTHS

To Nolan and Myranda Shepherd, of Donalda, on November 30, a daughter. To Olivia and Jason McTavish, of Camrose, on December 1, a daughter. To Alexis and Landon Ponto, of Forestburg, on December 1, a son. To Tracey Nikitenko and Michael Wakulich, of Wainwright, on December 2, a son. To Mickenzie and Shaun Dylke, of Daysland, on December 3, a son. To Nicole and L e s l i e Horn, of Hardisty, on December 3, a daughter. To Hsu-Min Yang and Clayton Skinner, of Camrose, on December 4, a daughter. To Gordon and Rosa Pittendreich, of New Norway, on December 7, a son.

NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS The following Development Permits have been conditionally approved subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. Any person claiming to be affected by a development permit approval may appeal to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 3S8 (780-672-4446), by filing a written notice of appeal, accompanied with payment of $150.00, by 4:30 p.m. on December 29, 2015. Type of Development: Auto Wrecker Business and Storage Facility for Portable Toilets Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 062-1129 Meeting Creek Permit Number: 15-163 Type of Development: Relax South Setback to Extend Canvas Pole Shed Legal Description: NW 14-48-18-W4) Permit Number: 15-164

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.

DEATHS

Timothy Clapson, of Edmonton (formerly Camrose), on December 9, at 53 years of age. Louise Carlson, of Camrose, on December 12, at 85 years of age.

FIVE-PIECE WESTBURY DRUM SET – $350. Ph. 780373-3743. 4925-48 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1L7 Phone 780-672-3142 • Fax 780-672-2518 Email ads@camrosebooster.com

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Reader' s favorite Christmas recipes

CLIP ’N’ SAVE

RECREATION CENTRE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Public Skating, Kids’ and Youth Shinny.

All sessions are Free of Charge. The City of Camrose encourages physical activity during the holiday season!

Each week now through Christmas, we are featuring at least one Booster reader's alltime favourite Christmas dish. If you want to share a recipe that is near and dear to you, or that has proven to be popular with your family or guests,

…we will give you a special home-team apron as our way of saying thank you. East Side Mario's

Greg Sharp and Nicky John Soriano

Date Dec 21, 2015

An Italian lover's Christmas dish:

Mario's Linguine Tettrazini Recipe

Ingredients: 2 lbs.

Cooked linguine

3/4 cup Olive oil

Roma tomatoes, diced

1 Tbsp. Garlic, chopped

3-4

Chicken breasts

24-36

Button Mushrooms (depends on size) 2 cups Alfredo sauce

1 cup

White wine

In a frying pan, place 1/4 cup of olive oil and cook chicken breasts until 165°F internal temperature is reached. Set aside and cut into strips. In a large pan, heat remaining oil. Cook mushrooms until softened, about 5 minutes. Add Roma tomatoes, garlic and wine. Saute for 2 mins. Add sliced chicken and Alfredo Sauce to pan. Bring Sauce to a boil and pour over cooked linguine noodles. Serve immediately.

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Graham Wideman it’s the dream home you have been waiting for! You can enjoy this gorgeous new family style bungalow right away. It is within a short walk to parks, a playground and valley walking trails. From the attractive entry you will notice the bright open floor plan. Take time to notice the high nine foot ceilings and 11 foot coffered ceilings, bright

windows and amazing hardwood flooring. Head into the fantastic living room that is ideal for entertaining or to curl around the fireplace on those chilly evenings. A spacious dining area large enough for the extended family on special occasions is a great place to savour your meals prepared in the fabulous kitchen. A garden door leads to the large covered deck, a great place for family barbecues. You will love the exceptional kitchen with plenty of upgraded cabinets, beautiful granite counter tops, a huge island and breakfast bar, walk-in pantry and soft closing doors/drawers. The fabulous master bedroom features a large walk-in closet a superb ensuite that features a beautiful glass and tile shower. All bedrooms have extra closet space with custom built organizers. An attractive den office with oversized windows or optional third bedroom, a main floor laundry room and a four piece bathroom complete the design. The undeveloped basement

features nine foot ceilings and cozy in-floor heating. All ready for you to complete to suit your family's needs. Awesome 26’ by 23’ insulated garage that is all finished with floor drain and ready for heat. You can view this quality, energy efficient built home at 3507-52A Street. It is listed to sell at $489,900. An open house will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. This property should be seen to appreciate the details. For a personal tour contact Jillian Wideman-Lyon, or Graham Wideman at: Central Agencies Inc. 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or Jillian 780-781-8787 call/text Graham 780-679-8384 call/text

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

Open HouseS Thur., Dec. 17, 2-4 pm 3507-52A St., Creekview “Home of the Week – See page 47!” BEAUTIFUL QUALITY BUILT, CRAFTS! G IN MAN BUNST NEW LI GALOW! ... Close to parks and valley walking 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

Thur., Dec. 17, 2-4 pm 5207-33 Avenue STUNNING CUSTOM 2028 SQ. FT. 2-STOREY HOME … in Creekview subdivision! Awesome kitchen w/ G ! lge. centre island, NEW LISTIN maple cabinets, spacious DR, MF laundry, bonus room, beautiful en suite, htd. dble. garage, a/c unit. Vinyl fencing, oversized deck, exc. views where you can kick back and relax! Asking $475,000 CA0073082

Thur., Dec. 17, 3-5 pm 3401-50A Street Close 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

OVER $300,000 excep tional 2150 SQ. Ft. C USTOM HOME … huge lot G ! on IN ST LI in cul-de-sac NEW backing onto green space. Gorgeous kitchen w/ granite counter tops, maple cabinets, gas FP, triple pane windows, theatre room, 3 family rooms, MF laundry. Htd. triple car garage, RV parking w/ sewer dump + much more! CA0073424 Asking $659,000 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

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 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 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 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 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

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STUNNING HOME! … 1910 sq. ft. 2-storey only steps away from park and walking trails. Bright DR, MF laundry. Great family home! Asking $459,900 CA0046346

CAMROSE HOMES OVER $300,000 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 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 E XC E P TIONAL HOME! ... Immaculate yard! Hardwood f l o o r s , maple cabinets, gas FP, in-floor heat, triple pane windows, a/c. Htd. triple garage, RV parking, 3-season sunroom plus much more! Asking $520,000 CA0067587 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 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

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

UC TION ! PR ICE R EDSOLD BACKING ONTO GOLF COURSE ... Loaded w/ custom features! Ask $475,000 CA0063965

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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

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

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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!

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• 1400 sq. ft. • 2 bedrooms • 26’x26’/28’ garage Asking $459,162 CA0065858

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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 F A M I LY BI-LEVEL W / E X C . PARK LOCA! ON PAR K TION … 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. Asking $349,900 CA0072359 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 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 EXC. CONDO – OVERLOOKING JUBILEE PARK … you’ll love the park views, location! Close ! UNtoIT walking trails, ER N R CO R city centre. 3R D FLOO 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 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

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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 E X C . START ER OR INVESTM E N T PROPERTY, WEST PARK COURT! ... Superb neig hbourhood by TING ? 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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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 and downtown 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 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! ! OW N Y BU T? ... It’s all EN R Y WH 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 W O W ! COMPLETELY RENO’D 3-BDRM. BUNGALOW DUPLEX! ... It’s all E! IC PR done. It’s NEW 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

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

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!

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 3-BDRM. CONDO W/ GARAGE, PARKING SPACE! ... Close to parks, schools. Exc. design, bright open plan w/lots of windows, impressive vaulted ceilings. Perfect for entertaining, exc. open concept kitchen, bright dinette, spacious LR. 2 baths, MF laundry, private entrance. First home or investment, it’s a great opportunity. Immediate possession! Asking $199,900 CA0073059 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

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OUT OF TOWN 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 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 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 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 CA0070446 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 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. CA0073062 Asking $127,500

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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

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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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AMAZING COUNTRYPRLIFESTYLE! ... Wow! IVATE SETT 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

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

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

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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

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EXCLUSIVE AND RARE OPPORTUNITY ... to own a C1 zoned bldg. in highly sought after downtown area. Call G ! today! CA0073183 IN ST LI NEW EXCELLENT OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY! ... Great location, highway exposure! 1528 sq. ft. retail bldg. w/additional mezzanine. Imagine the G ! possibilities. Possession IN ST LI NEW Feb. 2016. Asking $379,000 CA0072329

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

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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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Give our professional realtors a call for a MULTI-FAMILY LOTS complimentary market evaluation of your property. Buyers are waiting! 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

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