January 26, 2016 Camrose Booster by The Camrose Booster

2015

Vol. LXIV, No. 9

Country Edition 52 pages, City Edition 40 pages

January 26, 2016

Always better – always better read Inside

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Seniors’ Scene Pages 10 and 11 Entertainment and Dining Guide Pages 14 to 17 Valentine Entry Forms Page 20 Obituaries Pages 22 and 23 Ask the Experts Page 25 Who Can I Count On? Pages 28 and 29 On-The-Road and Auto Classifieds Pages 3, 30 and 31 Classifieds Pages 33 to 37

News Features Alberta’s top curlers to meet in Camrose . . . . . 4 Augustana students surprised with Ukrainian dinner . . . . . . . 12 Canadian Bull Congress celebrates thirtieth anniversary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Columns

Real Estate Listings ReMax Realty. . . . . . . . . . 2 Central Agencies Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Allan Walkey, representing Downtown Camrose, joins Ken Rohr, of Certified Training Group and Lucy Ernst, Walkable Camrose, in tackling winter and making the heart of the city pedestrian-friendly.

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Pedestrians, at this time of year, in this neck of the woods, are often at the mercy of Mother Nature. ‘She’ can play a significant role in factors which affect the condition of streets, trails and sidewalks during the winter and spring months. Clear sidewalks and pedestrian crossings are essential to people of all ages who walk to work, head off to school or simply walk to get exercise. They are imperative to the handicapped and people who utilize scooters as a way of commuting. Walkable Camrose takes this opportunity to recognize Camrose business owners who have gone the extra mile this season in keeping the sidewalks in shopping areas free of snow and packed ice. Hard-packed snow is a huge detriment to easy mobility. Prompt removal is the ultimate solution. Sanding or sprinkling salt on areas where ice has formed can increase pedestrian safety. Pedestrians can also protect themselves by wearing proper footwear.

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Augustana awarded 2017 curling nationals

By Murray Green

The University of Alberta Augustana Campus has been awarded the 2017 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association Curling National Championships. The Augustana bid to host nationals was awarded on Jan. 19 at the CCAA’s annual winter board meeting in Ottawa. The event will be held at the Rose City Curling Club from March 22 to 25, 2017.

“The Augustana curling program is excited to host the national championships,” said Greg Ryan, director of athletics and campus recreation at Augustana. “This will be a tremendous opportunity for our teams to showcase their talents. Hosting the championship is a terrific opportunity to grow the brand of Augustana excellence.” Camrose has a proven track record for hosting world-class curling competi-

tions, including the 2008 Continental Cup and the 2014 Home Hardware Canada Cup of Curling. In February, Camrose will once again host the Boston Pizza Cup to bring elite level curling to the community. The local curling club, with more than 100 years of existence, will host the event. The facility, with nine sheets of ice, is one of the largest in central and northern Alberta. “The student-athletes

can expect a tremendous facility, an experienced hosting committee and a city that enjoys hosting such high level curling competition,” said Ryan. In addition to recently hosting several Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference championships, Augustana also has experience at the national level, having hosted the 2009 CCAA Cross-country Running National Championships.

“There is absolutely no hesitation from amongst the ACAC membership in our expectation that Augustana will host with the same level of professionalism, hospitality and excellence as we have come to expect from other ACAC hosts,” said Francois Fournier, ACAC president. The 2016 CCAA Curling National Championships will be hosted by Fanshawe College in London, ON, March 23 to 26.

Alberta’s top curlers to meet in Camrose By Dan Jensen The competition will be fierce when the Boston Pizza Cup provincial men’s curling championships are held at the EnCana Arena in Camrose Feb. 10 to 14. “We’re going to see some really good action,” said Boston Pizza Cup host committee chair Darren McDermott. “Alberta has three teams that are ranked in the top ten in the country right now and all three of them are going to be here.” The field of 12 includes Team Kevin Koe (Koe, Marc Kennedy, Brent Laing and Ben Hebert) which earned a berth in the 2016 World Financial Cup Continental Cup in Las Vegas with a win at the Home Hardware Cup presented by Meridian Manufacturing in early December. “They (Team Koe) are going to be awfully tough to beat,” said Boston Pizza Cup event manager Ken Duggan. “They are in their second year together. They didn’t play all that well last year but they are really putting it together this year. They are currently ranked second on the Canada just a few points ahead of Brad Gushue.” The Cup will also include Team Charley Thomas, which qualified on the basis of points in the current season’s Canadian Team Ranking System, Team Brendan Boettcher and Team Mick Lizmore, the two highest ranked teams in the Alberta Curling Federation as of the first Monday in December, Peace Curling Association representatives Team Sallows and Team Pasichnuk, Northern Alberta Curling Association representatives Team Erickson, Team Hansen and Team Cross, and Southern Alberta Curling Association representatives Team Bawel, Team Park and Team Yablonski. “Team Thomas is having a really good year on the Alberta Curling Tour and in some World Curling Tour events,” said Duggan. “He was the world junior champ for two years in a row and his game is really starting to come on.” Boettcher is another former world junior champion. “He played on a team with Thomas and was in the finals of last year’s Boston

Members of Team Thomas, above, are SJ Kidby, lead, Brandon Klassen, second, Nathan Connolly, third, and Charley Thomas, skip. Members of Team Koe, below, are Kevin Koe, skip, Marc Kennedy, third, Brent Laing, second, and Ben Hebert, lead.

Pizza Cup where he lost to Koe,” said Duggan. Lizmore is a former Boettcher teammate who curls out of the Saville Centre in Edmonton. His mixed team won the Canadian Mixed Championship in November and will be representing Canada in the 2016 World Championship in Russia. The first draws in theBoston Pizza Cup will be held at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 10. The championship event will get underway at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 with the number three qualifier taking on the number four qualifier and the number

two qualifier taking on the number one qualifier. The loser of the game between the number two and number one qualifier will play the winner of the game between the number three and number four qualifier at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 14. The winning team will advance to the Feb. 14 final against the winner of the game between the number one and two qualifiers. Ticket sales down Ticket sales are down from the last time the Camrose Boston Pizza Cup was held in Camrose in 2012. “I’m disappointed in how

they are going, but I think it is going to pick up,” said Duggan. “I am getting a lot more phone calls than before and there are people now who know now that they can get tickets at the last minute. I expect that come the end of the week we will be getting crowds of 1,500 for each draw.” Vouchers to the weekday daytime games will be handed out to youth who are under the age of 17. “If three or four of them want to attend the game and the adult accompanying them pays the full price they will be able to get in for just a toonie,” said Duggan.

The Andrukow Group will be sponsoring free tickets for residents of Camrose lodges who with to attend weekday daytime games with their caregiver. “They will get a coupon as well for a beverage and a cookie,” as well,” said Duggan. Entertainment will be supplied by local and out of town performers in the Rose Garden (foyer of the Max McLean Arena) after every draw. “One of the ones that is coming is Shane Chisholm, a four-time Canadian Country Music Association award winner,” said McDermott. “We had him at the 2012 Boston Pizza Cup and our fans really enjoyed hearing him.” Opening ceremonies Opening ceremonies for the Boston Pizza Cup will be held just prior to the start of the second event at 5:30 on Feb. 10. “We are going to have a youth related theme with kids from the Camrose Academy of Curling ushering the teams into the arena and having the Augustana men’s team throwing the ceremonial first rock,” said Duggan. The head ice maker for the Boston Pizza Cup will be Jamie Bourassa, who has installed the ice for four previous major curling events in Camrose. “Bourassa is the go-to guy now for all the Briers and World Curling Championships,” said McDermott. “All the curlers have complimented him on the outstanding ice that he makes. Kevin Martin said the ice that he made for the Continental Cup was the best he had ever played on.” Duggan is grateful for the support for the Boston Pizza Cup sponsors and the volunteers who give of their time to help with everything from taking tickets to security. “We have 200 volunteers now when you count the directors of the Rose City Curling Club,” he said. “We know we couldn’t make this event work without them.” More information on the Boston Pizza Cup may be obtained by going to www.2016bostonpizzacup. com.

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COMING EVENTS WINTER 2016 JANUARY Practicing “Decolonial Love”: Damages, Relations, Truth and Telling A Ronning Centre Lecture with Distinguished Visiting Fellow Dian Million. Tuesday, 26 January, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Maskwacis Cultural College, Maskwacis Practicing “Decolonial Love”: Damages, Relations, Truth and Telling A Ronning Centre Lecture with Distinguished Visiting Fellow Dian Million, Professor, American Indian Studies, University of Washington. Tuesday, 26 January, 6:00–7:30 p.m. Wahkohtowin Lodge (lower level of Forum) Augustana Campus, Camrose Reconciliation: The Literature of Damages, Marketability, Truth and Telling Conversations in the Agora with Dian Million. Wednesday, 27 January, 12:00–1:30 p.m. Ronning House, 4606 – 49 Street, Camrose A light lunch will be served. ISIS, Islamophobia, and the Fear of the West A Philosophers’ Café with David J. Goa, Director, Ronning Centre. Thursday, 28 January, 1:30–3:00 p.m. Central Lions Seniors Association 11113 – 113 Street, Edmonton

FEBRUARY “The prayer of faith will save the sick”: Health, Medicine, and Religion in Today’s World A Ronning Centre Colloquium with Earle Waugh, Professor Emeritus and Director, Centre for Culture and Health, Family Medicine, University of Alberta. Wednesday, 3 February, 7:00–8:30 p.m. Epp Conference Room (2-004) Augustana Campus, Camrose Contemplation and Action: My Journey to India Conversation in the Agora with Rajan Rathnavalu, Junior Fellow, Ronning Centre. Wednesday, 10 February, 12:00–1:30 p.m. Ronning House, 4606 – 49 Street, Camrose A light lunch will be served. Putin’s Russia and the Rise of the Religious Right A Philosophers’ Café with David J. Goa, Director, Ronning Centre. Thursday, February 25, 1:30–3:00 p.m. Central Lions Seniors Association 11113 – 113 Street, Edmonton MARCH Theology of Inculturation of the Faith and the Oblate– Aboriginal Encounter in Alberta Conversations in the Agora with Catherine Caufield, Associate Director, Ronning Centre. Wednesday, 2 March, 12:00–1:30 p.m. Ronning House, 4606 – 49 Street, Camrose A light lunch will be served.

A Many Mottled Beast: Religion, Media, and the Public Square A Ronning Centre Colloquium with Michael Higgins, Vice President and Professor, Religious Studies, Sacred Heart University. Tuesday, 8 March, 7:00–8:30 p.m. Epp Conference Room (2-004) Augustana Campus, Camrose Nurturing Global Citizens: How Universities Can Develop, Enhance, and Refine Their LearningAbroad Programs A Ronning Centre Colloquium with Michel Desjardins, Associate Dean and Professor, Religion and Culture, Wilfrid Laurier University. Tuesday, 15 March, 7:00–8:30 p.m. Epp Conference Room (2-004) Augustana Campus, Camrose Physician Assisted Death: Implications of the Legal Decision Conversations in the Agora with David J. Goa. Wednesday, 23 March, 12:00–1:30 p.m. Ronning House, 4606 – 49 Street, Camrose A light lunch will be served.

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www.augustana.ualberta.ca/ronning APRIL Clearing the Plains, Clearing the Air: What We Can Do in PostTRC Canada Conversations in the Agora with James Daschuk, Professor, Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Regina. Tuesday, 5 April, 12:00–1:30 p.m. Ronning House, 4606 – 49 Street, Camrose A light lunch will be served.

MAY Law, Religion, and Public Life: The Stories We Tell A Ronning Centre Colloquium with Pamela Klassen, Professor, Religion and Anthropology, University of Toronto, and Benjamin Berger, Professor, Law, Osgoode Hall, York University. Thursday, 26 May, 12:00–1:30 p.m. Ronning House, 4606 – 49 Street, Camrose A light lunch will be served.

Faith Communities and the Common Good A Ronning Centre Colloquium with Joe Mihevc, Councillor, City of Toronto. Monday, 11 April, 7:00–8:30 p.m. Epp Conference Room (2-004) Augustana Campus, Camrose

Friendship: The Horizon of Our Common Life Physician Assisted Death: A Ronning Centre Colloquium Implications of the Legal with John von Heyking, Professor, Decision Political Science, University of A Philosophers’ Café with David Lethbridge. J. Goa, Director, Ronning Centre. Tuesday, 12 April, Thursday, 31 March, 12:00–1:30 p.m. 1:30 –3:00 p.m. Ronning House, Central Lions Seniors 4606 – 49 Street, Camrose Association A light lunch will be served. 11113 – 113 Street, Edmonton

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REFLECTIONS by Bonnie Hutchinson Happy Habits

It’s been said that the last week of January is the most miserable week of the year. Holiday bills may still be coming in. In the past week, the last rush of New Year optimism and good intentions has faded into same old same old routine. We now know for sure that we aren’t going to lose 20 pounds, exercise every day or keep our desk clear and tidy. And of course, in this part of the world, it’s still winter and going to be for a few more months. Bleh. ***

So – can we shake ourselves out of a blue funk? Yes! A few years ago, Gretchen Rubin wrote The Happiness Project, describing what she learned during a year-long quest to learn how to better enjoy her life exactly the way it was. Each month she pursued a different set of resolutions. Bit by bit, she began to appreciate and amplify the happiness in her life, and enjoy life to the fullest. Gretchen Rubin has now written Better than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives. She focuses on the daily actions that make up our days – our habits. Turns out that happiness can be a habit – or at least the result of habits. ***

Are we creatures of habit? According to research, nearly half of what we do every day is a habit – something we do by default; something we do automatically without even thinking about it. Some habits help increase our happiness – like eating healthy food, cleaning up disorder or exercising. (Heavy sigh if any or all of these feel like not your regular routine!) But as all of us know, changing a habit is not an easy thing. Our brain pathways are locked into certain ways of doing things. We go on “automatic pilot” and fall into old unhelpful habits before we even notice that’s what we’re doing. ***

There’s lots to say and lots written about how to drop an old unhelpful habit or create a new one. What Gretchen Rubin adds that I haven’t seen before is the instruction to “know yourself” in how you approach changing a habit. She identifies four broad tendencies when it comes to changing our behaviours. Identify which one is yours, and then figure out a habit-change strategy that fits your style. Upholders do what others expect of them and what they expect of themselves. For them, if they set clear expectations for themselves – and especially if they ask someone else to expect it of them too – that will make habit change easier. Questioners do what they think is best, according to their judgment. If it doesn’t make sense they won’t do it for questioners, impeccable logic will motivate them to make a change. Obligers do what they have to do because they hate to let others down. So – promising someone else that they will make a change will be a motivator to help them change habit. Rebels do what they want in their own way. If someone tells them to do something they are less likely to do it – even if the “someone” is themselves! (I myself have been known to slip into adolescent “you can’t make me” mode, even when “you” is actually me!) For rebels, a perspective something like, “I choose to do this – my way!” will help in making a habit change. ***

One other thing from the literature of habit change: start tiny. Don’t say, “I’m going to do cardio exercises for 30 minutes every day.” Say, “I’m going to do some kind of movement for five minutes at least once each day.” Then congratulate yourself wildly each time you do it. That makes it easier the next day and the next, and soon you’ll notice that you actually want to move for a few more minutes each day. ***

So, if we know good habits create happiness, and we’re a little discouraged about some of our habits that don’t serve us well, we can take heart. Nobody says habit change is easy, but it could be easier than we think. ***

If you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics, send a note to Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com

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Lisa Kozak of the Camrose Open Door Association, left, welcomed a donation of new socks to go to youth at risk from Camrose and District Kiwanis Club president Sandra Dukes. About 180 pairs of socks were donated to the Open Door and the Camrose Women’s Shelter.

Letters to the Editor Letters are welcomed but please limit them to 400 words or less and sign with first name, initial, surname, address and phone number; only name of writer and city or town will be printed. Letters to third parties are not accepted. The Camrose Booster may edit for clarity, legality, personal abuse, good taste, public interest and availability of space. The Camrose Booster thanks you for your interest in the letters page and encourages your comments. Show some respect The use of loud leaf blowers for removing snow should not be allowed before 8 a.m. It is appalling the disrespect that is shown to neighbors when someone is using these machines so early and disrupts sleep, therefore violating the right to quiet peaceful enjoyment of your property. More people must stand up for this right! It’s not like a regular snow shovel isn’t noisy, but far less noisy than a loud machine. I for one will not tolerate this type of disturbance again, and I believe that no one should have to tolerate this type of abuse and utter disrespect, especially when a little more effort of using a shovel or even a broom for so little snow is much more acceptable and reasonable. Kathy Michelucci, Camrose Race-based “disconnect”

Clay Stacey of Kelowna put forth a challenge about “Bridging the disconnect” (Jan. 12) between Indians and the rest of society. He claims we should become

“familiar with aboriginal history, culture and traditions,” which is the last thing we should do. To emphasize the differences between the races, contrary to what he says, is not likely to help much to “bridge the disconnect.” We should never promote racism, and all his recommendations are for doing things based on race. He points to negative stories, disturbing stories, and success stories. All these stories are history and the basis of whatever stereotypes exist. And the basis of the divide he bemoans. This history is probably half stupid and to none of it should any attention be paid. He claims “attitudes need to change,” and indeed they do. The basic attitude that must change before there will be any real solution is to recognize that no one should be identified on the basis of race. Racial and ethnic differences are precisely what must not be noticed so much – surely the people of our area get along well because differences of ancestral origin are not emphasized, and especially are they not the basis of special privileges, like not paying certain taxes. Unless they are, as in the case of the Indians. Only when this racism is overcome, only when there is one law for all, no government actions on the basis of race, will there be full equality and acceptance of the other. Notice that an immense lawyer industry is based on the present racist setup. Douglas Hendrickson, Bittern Lake

Educate yourself A letter to the editor in the Jan. 12 Booster, “Bridging the Disconnect,” from Clay Stacey, of Kelowna, B.C., was completely in agreement with my opinion. I would like to meet him and shake his hand. I have resided in the Camrose region for 38 years, but was born and grew up in Fort McMurray. I went to school with First Nations people, played with and admired many. I have heard many putdown comments against the indigenous people since leaving the home of my birth, but I never stand quietly by and not speak up. I always state my point of view on this subject and defend my First Nations friends. My grandchildren call me Kokum, which means grandma in the Cree language. This is not because I have any Cree blood f lowing in my veins, but because my daughter liked the sound of this title better than grandma. She taught her children to call me Kokum. All grandchildren born following have done the same. I enjoy the tradition because I feel I am honouring all the warm-hearted gentle Kokums I remember from my past. So take up the challenge that Clay Stacey brought forward. Educate yourself, become aware of the many successful First Nations people in our great country. Lois J. Trottier, Daysland

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The ITEAM project, funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program, is starting to wrap up. ITEAM stands for Informed, Trained, Elder, Advocate, Mentors. The Camrose Seniors Coalition, through Camrose and District Support Services, provided administration, input and support for the ITEAM project. Two separate advisory committees helped guide the key components. Over a five-week period in the fall, a series of discussion groups called Supports for the Journey were held for seniors, families and caregivers. The co-facilitators, Mary Wilton and Signi Bruner, developed and led four sessions on the topics of communication, fam-

ily dynamics, grief and loss, and self care. The fifth session was organized around the topic of Navigating Health and Housing Options. Guests from Alberta Health Services, The Bethany Group and Sunrise Village presented information, answered questions and distributed resource material. The discussion group series was well attended and positively received by participants. The Planning Guide to Aging in Place in Camrose is finished and will be launched at a one-day regional gathering on Friday, Feb. 26 hosted by the Seniors’ Coalition. The purpose of the gathering will be for the ITEAM facilitator to introduce the planning guide, also called Supports for the Journey, and for participants to explore the creation of a regional network of projects or

groups such as the Seniors’ Coalition Dr. Lars Hallstrom, director of the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities (University of Alberta, Augustana Campus) will provide an overview of the community-based provincial research undertaken by the Institute for Continuing Care Education and Research, in partnership with the ACSRC. Dr. Hallstrom will also facilitate the afternoon conversation café on creating a regional network. The Seniors’ Coalition hopes to attract 50 to 60 participants on Feb. 26. Wetaskiwin-Camrose MLA Bruce Hinkley has been invited to participate, as have representatives from Public Interest Alberta, Friends of Medicare, Alberta Council on Aging, local municipal leaders, other regional contacts/FCSS pro-

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Augustana students surprised with Ukrainian dinner By Lori Larsen The Augustana Chaplaincy program, in conjunction with various community groups and University of Alberta senators Jerry Iwanus and Radomir Bilash, surprised the students attending the regular Tuesday soup supper held at University of Alberta Augustana, with a traditional Ukrainian Christmas supper, on Jan. 12. The doors opened at 5 p.m. as usual, except, instead of the usual fare of soup, cheeses and bread, attendees were treated to a spread of 12 Lenten (meatless and dairyless) dishes. “My wife and I were here for one of the regular Tuesday soup suppers and thought we should see if we could organize a Ukrainian Christmas meal,” said Iwanus. From there the idea began taking shape with many people and organizations getting on board. “I spoke with Father Gregory Faryna from the Ukrainian Catholic church in Camrose and he thought it was a good idea,” said Iwanus. “Father Frayna asked the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s league if they would like to get involved so they offered to make and contribute food. “Then Suzanna Brytan, from Edmonton St. John’s Institute (Ukrainian Orthodox) got involved.” Individuals also made or contributed items to the meal. “Once people got wind of the idea they found a way to contribute,” remarked Iwanus.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Borshch was one of the 12 dishes Augustana students were treated to at a Ukrainian Christmas dinner held on Jan. 12. The dinner was put on by the Augustana Chaplaincy program and various community groups. University of Alberta senators Jerry Iwanus and Radomir Bilash were key players in master minding and ultimately pulling off the event.

“People just wanted to know what was needed to pull this together, to make this work. “And it all came together, just like it was meant to be.” Iwanus was humbled by the generosity and overwhelming support by all the people involved. The purpose of the supper was to not only provide students with a change but give them an opportunity to experience Ukrainian culture and traditions. “There has to be a mini-

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Lydia Migus, one of the many volunteers who helped with the supper, puts the finishing touches on the head table, including the kolach, a three ring bread that represents the never-ending cycle of life.

mum of 12 dishes,” explained Bilash, who is also the senior historian at Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. The supper of the Holy Night (Jan. 6) preceding the Feast of the Nativity differs from other evening meals. “The 12 dishes represent the apostles and the whole event is the end of the fast, Pylypivka, which begins in November,” said Bilash. Ancestry is also reflected in the way the table is made. Hay was placed under

the tablecloth and on the floor under the head table of the event, to symbolize the manger. “On the corner(s) of the table there are three or four heads of garlic depending on the symbolism,” said Bilash. “If there are four then one is to ward off illness or ill forces (evil forces). “There is always an extra place setting because on this day of the year all the spirits are wandering and they may come to your home.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Jaynita Maru, a fourth year Augustana student from Kenya, attended the regular Tuesday soup dinner sponsored by the Chaplaincy program but was surprised to find a Ukrainian Christmas meal was on the menu instead.

You definitely must be prepared to host them.” In the middle of the table was the Kolach, a three ring braided loaf of bread symbolizing death and resurrection. The bread is woven so that there appears to be no end or beginning, symbolizing the never-ending cycle of life. All items recalled during the meal are symbolic in one way or the another. “The first dish is Kutia. Boiled wheat is the main ingredient and recalls the birth of Christ but also symbolizes the key ingredient of agriculture, which represents life,” said Bilash. The Kutia and Kolach are mixed with honey, which symbolizes purity, hope, optimism and life becoming sweeter. Poppyseed is added to represent the suffering of Christ. “Borshch (meatless soup) is used to recall the blood of the children who died that evening. “Holubtsi (stuffed cabbage leaves) have two different fillings, rice or buckwheat, and is delicately wrapped to resemble the dove, a strong symbol in Christianity. “Fish, one of the main courses is one of the earliest representations of Jesus Christ, the fisherman. “Pyrohy, what the Polish refer to as pierogies, are filled with either plain potatoes or, in the dessert version, poppyseed, prunes, plums, figs or raisins. The pyrohy signifies satiety or abundance to never go hungry throughout the year. The pyrohy can also be counted as several of the 12 dishes that must be served. Vegetables, often beans symbolize unity and a strong family. The evening itself reflected a sense of community. “There is a stronger sense of belonging, acceptance, collegiality at this campus,” commented Bilash. “It is very different than the downtown campus (Edmonton). That’s why some students chose to come here instead of going to the city.” The room adjacent to the Augustana chapel was filled with surprised students being treated to an evening of rich culture and diverse food. The Axios Men’s Choir performed verses in between each course. Their robust voices resonated throughout the entire room, adding another facet of culture. Volunteers from a variety of organizations, some dressed in traditional Ukrainian attire, took up their posts at the different food service areas. Students representing many walks of life sat side by side, not only enjoying a feast of Ukrainian food but partaking in an evening filled with community spirit, culture and camaraderie. “Everyone is made to feel welcome,” concluded Bilash.

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Local hero has a heart for animals By Murray Green

Susan Hertel of Camrose is a hero in the eyes of pets. She won the Global Pet Foods’ fourth annual Heroic Heart Pet Service Award after being nominated last September as a volunteer from a registered animal shelter or rescue. Hertel assists with clinics for the Alberta Spayed and Neutered Task Force. She often goes to reserves and prepares animals for surgery, or grooms them for adoption. “I was notified by the task force that I was nominated and have no idea who put my name forward,” said Susan. She was named the Western Canada winner in one of four presentations across Canada. Susan grew up in Camrose, lived in Cochrane for 20 years and six years ago moved back here. “The task force goes into reserve communities from May to the end of October where it gathers stray dogs and brings them into a M.A.S.H.-like clinic. Most of the dogs that are brought in have owners though. The dogs are assessed and they go through several process areas for care. Dogs are spayed or neutered, given vaccines, de-wormed and groomed,” she explained. “There is a registration process to have the dogs spayed or neutered. In 2015, task force staff assisted with 2,100 dogs and cats that were spayed or neutered on the reserves for their owner. In addition,

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose pet hero Susan Hertel, left, was honoured for her work in promoting spayed and neutering programs by Camrose Global Pet Foods owner Chris Zamura. Hertel was one of four heroes selected across Canada.

another 782 homeless dogs went into various shelters across Alberta to be adopted. A total of 76 veterinarians volunteered and the entire program is volunteer based. A total of 2,800 volunteer hours are needed per clinic. We usually have 200 to 300 volunteers a weekend,” shared Susan, who is a dog groomer. “My part in the clinic, because I’m not a vet, is to groom the matted dogs to prepare them for surgery and adoption. Volunteers do everything from walking

the dogs to holding them during exams. We have recovery stations. It takes all day and most animals stay overnight.” Susan received $1,000 from the Global Pets and Animals Foundation to support a specific shelter or rescue project with the cost of veterinary bills and 12 bags of pet food. “I also volunteer with other groups out of Edmonton. I foster dogs until they can be adopted as well,” Susan added. “I told the city pound that I’m available for

grooming if no one is claiming a dog. We need a shelter as well as a pound.” The Heroic Heart campaign organized by Global Pet Foods was created to help animals. Camrose store owner Chris Zamura is a strong supporter of animal rescue organizations in the area. She encourages pet owners to have tags for pets, so if they are found or injured they can be returned to their home. “If you have a strictly indoor cat, it should

have an orange tag or collar so it can spotted and returned to an indoor environment,” said Chris. A group of concerned residents is meeting on Sunday, Jan. 31, at Fiona’s Coffee Shop at 4 p.m. to discuss the need of an animal shelter. Everyone is welcome to attend to talk about animal protection. “Adoptions work so much better if they have a shelter to go to and visit to see the animals prior to adoption,” said Susan.

Entry deadline approaching for Camrose Music Festival By Dan Jensen

The entry deadline for the April 11 to 16 Camrose and District Music Festival is fast approaching. “We would like to have all the entries in by Feb. 6 so that we can get everything properly organized,” said festival secretary Cathy Kennedy. “We need to know what kind of numbers we can expect.” Music Festival entry forms, along with the syllabus, may be downloaded and printed from the music festival website at camrosemusicfestival.ca. The forms are also available from the UPS Store in Camrose and from Martha’s Music. Fees are $15 for solo classes, $30 for solo recital and solo concert classes, $30 for groups of two to six, and $60 for groups or six or more. The Camrose and District Music Festival averages around 400 entries per year for performances that take place at Bethel

James Rostad performs a musical theatre number at the Camrose and District Music Festival.

Lutheran Church, Pleasantview Alliance/Community Church, Camrose Composite High School’s east gym, Jack Stuart School gym and music room, Chester Ronning School gym and music

room and Messiah Lutheran Church. “It is a chance for people to obtain workshop input from well qualified teachers, as well as be together who are doing performances in

the same area,” said Kennedy. The festival’s grand concert which features some of the best performers during the week and the awarding of scholarships and

prizes will be held at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday, April 19. The Camrose Composite High School concert band conducted by Tom Spila winner of the 2015 Rose Bowl trophy and a $500 scholarship for best overall performance, while Colden Palo won the 2015 multi-talent award and a $300 scholarship. The Camrose and District Music Festival Association is grateful for the strong support it has received from the community over the years with the cost of venues and the sponsorship of scholarships and prizes. Anyone who would like to come on board as a sponsor or get involved with the Camrose and District Music Festival Association as a volunteer is encouraged to call Kennedy at 780-679-6131 or society president Katelyn Palo at 780-672-9389. Descriptions of the various roles are available on the music festival website.

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Concordia Concert Choir performs at church By Murray Green

The Concordia Concert Choir (from Concordia University of Edmonton) will be presenting a program of sacred repertoire for the season of Epiphany centred on the theme of Jesus being revealed as God at Grace Lutheran Church (5306-50

Avenue) on Sunday, Jan. 24, at 2:30 p.m. The Epiphany Cantata concert, with repertoire from Bach and Mozart to contemporary Canadian composers, moves from a sense of crying out to God, to the forgiveness and life Jesus offers, and then out into the world with a sense of God’s mis-

sion. A freewill offering will be received. The Concordia Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Joy Berg, is part of the academic program at Concordia University of Edmonton. This mixed choral ensemble is comprised of 40 to 50 auditioned students from various disciplines and interests.

On Feb. 7, the Concordia Symphony Orchestra (CSO) performs with pianist Milton Schlosser in a program presenting the grand Romantic themes of passion and death in works by four 19th century composers. This show will be held at 2 p.m. in the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.

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Wrap up January with music to warm your heart as Camrose Camerata presents concert of Mystery, Awe and Wonder. The centerpiece for this concert of inspirational words set to inspirational music is O magnum mysterium (O Great Mystery), by American composer Morten Lauridsen. This is a much-loved, oft-performed and recorded work, described by the composer as “a quiet song of profound inner joy.” Other reflective works on the program include Locus Iste (This place was made by God) by Welsh composer Paul Mealor, and At the River, Aaron Copland’s serene setting of the classic gospel hymn “Shall We Gather at the River.” There is much more than contemplative music that can invoke awe and wonder. This is attested to by the rhythmic vitality of If You Can Dance You Can Sing, the primal energy of songs from Israel, Estonia and the forest tribes of northern Brazil, the jazz sounds of VoiceDance and Rajaton’s Butterfly. Camrose Camerata is directed by Joy-Anne Murphy and features accompanist Carolyn Olson at the piano. This concert can be heard in the warm acoustics of Messiah Lutheran Church (4810- 50 Street) Sunday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available in advance from choir members, by calling 780-672-3372, or at the door.

Dans l’Shed folk blend By Murray Green

Dans l’Shed combines folk, country and blues into an eastern flavour of music. Quebecers Éric Dion and André Lavergne from Gaspe Peninsula, musical collaborators for close to 20 years, are excited to share their original music with fans on Monday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Bailey Theatre. On stage, they blend lively songs with good music. “I play the guitar, dobro, banjo, mandolin and percussion sounds mostly with my feet. Lavergne adds the lap steel, guitar and some percussion as well,” said Dion. “Last October, we were excited to release Rivière Rouge, our first LP (long play) album.” This concert will be mostly performed in French with some Beatles and American folk songs in English. “This old theatre is perfect for our old-folky style songs,” Dion said. Tickets are available at the Bailey Box Office or online.

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Old Man Luedecke concert at Bailey By Murray Green

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Between the bluegrass music notes you can picture Old Man Luedecke creating his latest album, Domestic Eccentric. If you listen carefully, you can hear the creaky cabin in the snowy Nova Scotia woods where it was recorded. He will be at the Bailey Theatre at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30. On their third collaboration Old Man Luedecke and Tim O’Brien, merged folk, bluegrass and roots music together to give their sound a flavour from the past. “You can’t fake a work of heart,” Luedecke sings in ‘The Girl in the Pearl Earring,’ the second song on the album. His straightforward truth guides his principles through the entire album. Winner of two Juno awards, Old Man Luedecke is a modern-day poet and a throwback balladeer. O’Brien is a multiple grammy-winning roots multi-instrumentalist. They worked together on Tender is the Night, which produced a nomination for a Juno and won Album of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards. “The Early Days” single received lots of air play, but the whole album is a collection of Old Man Luedecke’s highly personal songs, infectious old-time banjo and guitar, which, combined with Tim O’Brien’s mastery of bluegrass harmony, guitars, mandolin, bouzouki, and fiddle, adds up to much more than a simple sum of parts. Old Man Luedecke fitted out his back woods cabin, a hand-hewn affair he’d built himself from rough-sawn lumber, and hired a backhoe to make a 500 yard road through the record amounts of snow so he could bring in top-level recording gear. He invited O’Brien to stay at his home with his family for a week of snowbound collaboration in Chester, Nova Scotia. It was his seventh album that created his magical song. “It (“The Early days”) started out as a song about gambling and became a song about something I know way more about, being a dad. I worked hard to get all the bitter sweetness of the craziness and speed of these early days of being parents (and alive in general) in there,” explained Old Man Luedecke on his website. “It has been amazing to have people sing along with it at gigs.” Tickets are available at the Bailey Box Office or online.

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What do you get when you merge two beautiful voices together on the same stage? An amazing show that you don’t want to miss at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 8 p.m. Chantal Kreviazuk, a two-time Juno award winner and Raine Maida, a four-time winner with Our Lady Peace, are one of Canada’s most influential cultural couples. “I think it has been an organic collaboration for a while where we have been writing songs for other people together, but never really for ourselves,” explained Maida. “Then we come up with one song called ‘I Really Love It When You Make Me Beg’ 18 months ago that sparked everything and we both felt strongly about that song. It kind of opened up Pandora’s box in terms of what we could do together if we really focused on it.” The concert in Camrose will feature their collaboration of work together over the past few years, but will also include works from their individual careers. “Bringing the songs to the stage is a gift as we gauge reactions from fans. They are musically interesting with lyrics that are brave and that maybe other people couldn’t write because they don’t have the relationship that Chantal and I have,” added Maida. He had a song titled “Sun vs. Moon” that was used as a starting point for their work together. “It is metaphorical for marriage because on a good

day marriage is the moon and sun and everything in between,” shared Kreviazuk. “Raine is incredibly dynamic in what he does as am I. We have two bright lights that are shining with deep love and admiration for each other. Sometimes you have to lean in or back off. Dim down, or brighten up. The light within the moon and sun is really reflective of what happens within marriage. The moon and sun are forever and not going anywhere.” Kreviazuk rose to stardom with her Under These Rocks and Stones album in 1997. Since then, the Winnipeg born singer-songwriter has released five more studio albums and earned five Juno award nominations. Maida has forged a dynamic career as a solo artist and the front man for the band Our Lady Peace, 25-time Juno award nominees, including winners for Rock Album of the Year in 2003 (Gravity) and 1998 (Clumsy). The concert is a chance to change directions for a time and get refreshed. “With Raine, he is around a wall of sound with Our Lady Peace. With me, it has been me alone with a piano, or with an orchestra. Sometimes I let Raine take over and I just enjoy it. As a soloist, you are under pressure for two hours to keep people entertained. Now we can share the stage and I find that refreshing. Now we share that responsibility,” said Kreviazuk. The collaboration project called Moon vs. Sun is an exciting result of merging the talented artists together. With

influences from Canadians Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and Neil Young, they add passion, honesty and reality to the lyrics they write. “As a couple, our interests were parallelling and overlapping. We worked together on projects for fundraising and home concerts,” added Kreviazuk. “The show started with us alternating songs and now it is together with us providing background vocals or music when the other is performing. It is organically taking shape to sound like it would when we are together for some time.” Maida said performing on music that he normally wouldn’t do with Our Lady Peace is refreshing. “We wanted to tour a little less, so this gave me an opportunity to be able to get into different markets and reach more fans. There is a great passion for music in the west and this tour allows us to reach those people,” he added. Our Lady Peace will be recording new music shortly. “It gives us more freedom and is more of what being an artist is about,” said Maida. “We both have our own fans, but music fans will be surprised on how well our songs blend together.” Kreviazuk and Maida received the Order of Canada for the joy and meaning they have brought to the national music scene. Tickets for the show are available at the Lougheed Centre box office.

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Kodiaks earn split on northern trip By Murray Green

The Camrose Kodiaks split a weekend series with the Fort McMurray Oil Barons and Bonnyville Pontiacs Jan. 15 and 16. The coaching staff was expecting a little more from the team that has gone 2-2 in the last four games. “We need to be more consistent in back-to-back games and string together some wins. In Canmore, we played a lot better in the first game than we did in the second,” said forward Angus Scott. “We had a bad start in Bonnyville and we didn’t fully come back from it. We need everyone going hard in every game and that night we didn’t have 100 per cent from everyone, including me personally. I didn’t play that well.” A 60 game season can be a long haul. “We just need to stay motivated as a group and push each other and challenge each other,” said Scott. “We have good leaders here and they are doing a good job of pushing us to be better every day.” The Kodiaks are not ruling out the thought of catching the first place Brooks Bandits. “We want to beat Brooks and we play them three more times,” explained Scott. “We can draw our own destiny and we just need to win against them and get back in the race for first.” Camrose exploded for six consecutive goals to put a halt to the Oil Barons 7-2 in Fort McMurray.

Camrose Kodiaks forward Ryan Rebelato battles the Calgary Mustangs for the puck.

Angus Scott and Trevor Costello each scored twice and single markers came from Tyler Morrison, Cam Gotaas and Jack Dube. The Oil Barons led 2-1 early in the second before the Kodiaks snarled their way back into the game. Scott made the trip to Camrose from Salt Lake City,

Utah to play for the Kodiaks this season. “My coach and trainer was Darryl Olsen and his son Dylan played for Camrose. I grew up skating and training with him, so when I was looking for a place to play this past summer, he knew Boris (coach and general manager Rybalka) so we gave him a call

and it went from there,” said the American. Goalie Patrick Gora stopped 16 of the 18 shots fired his way. The Kodiaks sent 36 shots towards the Fort McMurray net. “It has been awesome playing and living here,” said Scott. “It is a great organization with good coaching and

everything has been unbelievable. I’m coming back next season and then hopefully on to college after that. Going back to the States for hockey is the goal.” Camrose stopped in Bonnyville for a contest before heading home on Saturday. The Pontiacs drove to a 4-1 lead in the middle frame prior to the Camrose offence igniting for a comeback. However, it was too big of a rut for the bears to get out of in the 6-5 win for Bonnyville. Cole McBride led the charge on offence with two goals. P.J. Marrocco, Ethan James and Morrison chipped in with single markers as the team came within a goal of forcing overtime. McBride and Morrison scored within 40 seconds with just over two minutes to go in the game. Gora started in the net for the Kodiaks, allowing four goals on 20 shots. Brodan Salmond came in relief and stopped 17 of the 19 shots he faced. Bear facts The Kodiaks take on the Drumheller Dragons in the next home game on Friday, Jan. 29 in the EnCana Arena at 7 p.m. The same two teams battle the next night in Drumheller. Camrose will be hosting the Calgary Canucks on Tuesday, Feb. 2, before the Kodiaks embark on another five game road swing.

Hockey Vikings sweep Griffins, Voyageurs By Murray Green

The Augustana Vikings hockey team continued to roll in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference as they edged Portage Voyageurs 3-2 and then shut out the opposition in a 5-0 rematch on Jan. 15 and 16. The second place Vikings scored three straight tallies after Portage netted the first goal of the game to win 3-2 in the close contest. Evan Warmington, Alex Rodgers and Beau Taylor with the winner collected single markers for Augustana. Goalie Harry Fredeman was steady in net by making 25 out of 27 saves to hold his team in the game. The next night Fredeman stole the show by turning away all 33 shots he faced to earn a shut out, his second of the season. Augustana fired 39 at the Portage cage and scored on three power play opportunities. Connor McLaughlin led the Vikings with two tallies with the man advantage. Scott Swiston, Tanner Korchinski and Preston Eshenko added single markers. Augustana swept the Grant MacEwan Griffins when Rodgers garnered a penalty shot goal to give his team a 4-3 victory in Edmonton Jan. 9.

Trevor Cameron of the SAIT Trojans fires a shot at Augustana Vikings goalie Curtis Skip. The goalie will be watching for a few weeks after suffering a concussion against MacEwan.

It was his second tally of the night in overtime that was the difference in the close contest. “We tied the game late to force overtime. We had a couple of good scoring changes and then with five seconds left their player blatantly pushed the net off, so in our league that is a penalty shot. It was good to get the extra point,” said Boyd Wakelin. McLaughlin and Warmington scored the other markers for the Vikings. “We always have really

good close games with Grant MacEwan,” said Wakelin of the Vikings. “It doesn’t show in the standings how good that team really is. Every year they are getting better and they always compete hard. It was a good test for us coming back from the Christmas break.” The games were used to prepare for the rest of the season and playoffs. “It helped us for other upcoming games. You always want to have competitive games. It doesn’t matter who

you are playing, if you don’t show up to play you are not going to win,” Wakelin added. “Because we have had success in the last few years, we have a target on our back. We are in second place so no matter who we play, they will be coming after us. We have to bring our ‘A’ game every night.” The tandem of Curtis Skip and Andy Williams held the Griffins to three goals. Skip was playing well until he was run over by Bryton Mills of the Griffins while he was in his crease. The goalie made

24 of 25 saves before Williams came in to turn away 19 of 21 shots. “I don’t want to say they were targeting our goalie, but they were driving the net hard. On one play Mills ran over Skip and he hit his head pretty hard. We are hoping it doesn’t keep him out too long,” said Wakelin. Coach Blaine Gusdal said Skip could be out about a month because of the severe blow to his head. The goalie had a previous concussion. “I started the year playing defence for a couple of games, but the young guys are playing well and I was able to slide back to the forwards. I would like to contribute a little more on offence. I just have to continue to go to the dirty areas. I’m excited about playing the rest of the year and I’m looking forward to playoffs.” In the home game, the Vikings won 3-2 in another close checking game. Scott Swiston, McLaughlin and Ryan Procyshyn provided the goals. In net, Fredeman made 20 of 22 saves to hold the Griffins from making a comeback after Augustana led 3-1. Augustana hosts the Concordia Thunder on Jan. 30 at the EnCana Arena in the next home game at 7:30 p.m.

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Students, teachers and principals in Camrose and area are being encouraged to share everything they can about what their schools are doing to help the environment for their chance to win $25,000 in new technology specifically tailored to their needs in the Staples and Earth Day Canada Super Power Your School Contest. Entry forms must be completed in full and submitted online at www.staples.ca/powereco before Jan. 29. “Through past submissions and surveys Staples Canada conducted, we learned that while schools do have access to technology, much of the equipment has not been upgraded in years,” says the contest website. “Given the speed of technological advancements, the age of equipment in many Canadian schools is quite outdated. This is where Staples Canada’s contest helps – we are thrilled to offer the opportunity to ten lucky schools in Canada to win $25,000 (inclusive of taxes) worth of the latest technology.” The winning schools will be those that have established innovative projects and programs, incorporated environmentally responsible behaviour into everyday school life demonstrated a long term commitment to supporting a healthier environment, provided the school community (students, staff and parents/guardians) the opportunity to get actively involved, engaged the school community (other schools, local businesses, local groups) to become involved, and directly affected an increase in environmental knowledge and responsible behaviour within the school and local community. Winning projects that helped previous winning schools stand out were the construction of a geodome, the maintenance of a sustainable greenhouse, and the planting of trees and plants in public parks. The prizes for Region 2 (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut) in the 2015 contest were awarded to Beaverlodge School and Argyle Alternative High School in Winnipeg.

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Nordlys Film Festival set to return to Bailey The Nordlys Film and Arts Festival is set to return to the Bailey Theatre with a weekend full of award-winning films from around the world, opening night feature guests, live music, and a Poet in Residence. The popular event kicks off on Friday, Feb. 12, with its traditional black and white attire theme. Festival goers are encouraged to wear anything from tuxes to tees, so long as it’s black and white. As beer and wine will be permitted in the theatre this year, Nordlys is a no-minors event. “This year’s film line-up is especially strong,” said Steven Hansen, a festival board member. “We have films from Israel, Estonia, New Zealand, and even right here in Alberta. We are as excited as ever for this year’s Saturday night feature concert, as well as our local musicians who will perform in the lobby between films. “Last year Nordlys had its first official sell-out, and even in spite of the cooler economic climate we expect we will be facing sell-out audiences again this year.” Eadweard Opening night will begin with a screening of Eadweard, a visually striking Canadian-made drama about 19th century photographer Eadweard Muybridge, who is considered by many to be the godfather of cinema thanks to his pioneering motion-capture techniques. The biopic centres around Muybridge’s

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struggles, both personal and professional, to continue his research in photography. Eadweard has screened at film festivals around the world, receiving much critical acclaim along the way. In addition to winning five Leo Awards, it won audience awards at the Nashville Film Festival, Maui Film Festival and the Rhode Island Film Festival. “We are delighted to be able to show Eadweard at Nordlys this year. Not only is it an award-winning and visually stunning film that was made in Canada, its subject matter fits perfectly with Nordlys’ vision of celebrating the beautiful and complex art of filmmaking,” said Hansen. Kyle Rideout (director/ writer) and Josh Epstien (producer/writer) will travel from Vancouver to present Eadweard to the Nordlys audience. Rideout and Epstein will participate in a question and answer session following the film. Hansen expects that the filmmak-

ers, who share backgrounds as theatre actors, will be impressed by the Bailey’s vaudeville style. “Having special guests like Kyle and Josh in attendance is what elevates Nordlys to the next level,” said Hansen. “Nordlys festival goers will not only have the rare opportunity to see a remarkable Canadian film that isn’t on the mainstream theatrical cinema circuit, but an opportunity to interact with the film’s director and producer after its screening.” Figurine In 2014, Nordlys screened The Auctioneer, an NFB documentary by local filmmaker and director Hans Olson. This year, Nordlys will showcase Olson’s first feature length dramatic work, Figurine. Figurine, which is filmed in Olson’s distinctive observational-documentary style, has enjoyed screenings in Edmonton and Vermont, where it won the award for Best Feature Film at the

Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival. Most recently, it received Best Narrative Feature Film awards from online festivals in Lisbon and Miami. A story about Karin, a woman who leads a quiet life in Edmonton working at a truck wash and ushering part-time at the hockey arena. Figurine was shot with natural light, real locations and a cast of first-time actors. Those who watch Figurine will recognize a number of prominent Edmonton locations, lending the film a quintessential Edmonton feel. For Olson, being able to show Figurine at Nordlys is a special opportunity. “It’s an honour to come full circle and screen at Nordlys,” says Olson. “The festival has played such a huge role in sparking my love of film. I’m constantly inspired by the eagerness of the Camrose community to go on cinematic adventures around the world.”

Olson has recently accepted an invitation to participate in Berlinale Talents, a seminar program at the Berlin International Film Festival, and will unfortunately be unable to attend Nordlys this year. However, Kyle Armstrong, the film’s producer, will be in attendance. Good For Grapes This year, Surrey band Good For Grapes will perform during the Saturday night feature concert slot. The six piece band has been energizing audiences from coast to coast with its folk-stomping style since the release of its debut album Man on the Page in October 2013. “Good For Grapes is definitely going to get the crowd energized this year,” said Hansen. “We are thrilled that they are making the trip here from Vancouver to participate in this year’s festival. Last year, Mandolin Orange from North Carolina was the festival’s musical headliner, and they were brilliant. This year, we are happy to put the spotlight on one of Canada’s up-and-coming musical groups.” Tickets Nordlys, which means “northern lights” in Norwegian, has become a Family Day weekend tradition for many Camrose and area film lovers. Festival passes are available for this year’s event in person at the Bailey Theatre (cash or cheque only) or online at www.nordlysfestival.com.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Hospice Society of Camrose and District is looking for volunteers to serve on the following committees: 1. Fund Development Committee: The purpose of this committee is to generate funds for HSCD ongoing operations and to build a fund to establish a Hospice Home. The role of the committee is to encourage donations to the society, coordinate specific fundraising events and applying for foundation and government grants. 2. Volunteer Committee: The purpose of the committee is to recruit and organize volunteers to meet the needs of those facing advanced illness, death and bereavement. The role of the committee is to liaise with healthcare facilities and offer ongoing education and support to HSCD volunteers. Meetings will be held on an as needed basis. 3. Communication Committee: The purpose of the committee is to provide services to the HSCD and all committees in terms of communication. The role of the committee is to produce the HSCD newsletter, develop advertising and written material about the HSCD and maintain social media. Meetings will be held on an as needed basis. 4. Education Committee: The purpose of the committee is to provide opportunities for community members to train as HSCD volunteers to raise community awareness of HSCD and provide community resources on advanced illness, death and bereavement. The role of the committee is to reach out to community groups to provide education on HSCD, connect with health agencies to create collaborations in support of continuity of care. Meetings will be held on an as needed basis. Help us to support end-of-life care visit www.camrosehospice.org for more information about our society For more information please contact: Janelle Wallace at 780 679-3036 or Pam Cummer at 780 679-2921

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Camrose author has new book on shelves By Dan Jensen

Camrose author Lorne Vandewoude is excited about his new book. “I wrote it with Leslie Liddle, of Bawlf, who shares my love of telling stories,” said Lorne. “I have always believed the saying that two heads are better than one.” The College Adventure – the Web Which We Weave Lorne Vandewoude is a sequel to Lorne’s first book, The RSA Adventure – The Untold Story Now Revealed. “It goes back in time to the events which David wrote about in his journal when he became a resident in the same nursing home he had worked for 35 years,” said Lorne. “This time the events were written in time from the point of view of Janet and Steve, who were security guards at the town’s university. For every story there is another side of that story. These events were like an exciting roller coaster ride loaded with tons of surprises and, of course, this ride ends in a way which no one could predict. I dare you to come along for the ride of your life. Revisit the events of the first book and experience them in a different way.” The book corrects a few errors that appeared in The RSA Adventure. “More editors were hired to ensure that the novel would be as perfect as possible,” said Lorne. “Also, the flashbacks were scaled back and used very seldomly to help clear up the confusion.”

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Might Camrose become purple martin capital of Canada? By Lori Larsen The Village of Wabamun has the largest dragonfly with a 30-foot wingspan. Glendon is home to a 27-foot tall pyroghy. And, of course, Vegreville has the world famous Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter Egg). Now imagine driving into Camrose and being greeted with an impossibleto-miss, giant-sized purple martin condominium. Ron Pilger (purple martin landlord and enthusiast), Hazel Cail (Tourism Camrose) and Glen Hvenegaard (professor, Environmental Science at the University of Alberta Augustana) made a presentation to Committee of the Whole Council Jan. 18 about the purple martin and the idea of building a large, non-functioning scaled version of a nesting house as a roadside tourist attraction. “There’s potential for Camrose to become known as purple martin capital,” said Pilger. “This idea will bring tremendous exposure to our city; the idea is clean and green. “Camrose has a reputation for being nature and environmentally friendly and this project will reinforce that perception much deeper. “It will increase tourism in this market by

Purple martins enjoy living in condominium-style houses built by humans.

bringing in people who can and will spend money – adults who have the time to come, stay and return. “Individuals who will look around when they are here and take home good memories and good thoughts about the place we all call home.” The group requested support from the City for the proposal to construct a supersized purple martin house. The structure would be similar to those already standing around town, specifically near the Stoney

Creek Centre, where the annual purple martin festival has been held for the past five years. The size of the nesting house attraction would be that of a one or two car garage sitting on top a pole similar in size to those visible at the steel plants located in north east Camrose. The suggested location of the site is the grassy area located on the west fringe of Camrose directly to the west of Superstore. “It would be at a location that thousands of

people drive by daily,” explained Pilger. “This unique structure could be the destination that gets written about in tourist magazines or is on wildlife/nature and/or travel shows. It could be talked about on radio airwaves and watched on newscasts across Canada.” Large roadside attractions are becoming more and more popular among travellers. People make adventures out of discovering and recording their visits to some of the “world’s largest” structure locations.

“People use them (roadside attractions) as excuses for a road trip,” said Cail. “They make terrific backdrops for selfies and group photos.” Cail used an example to illustrate the influence these attractions have on tourism. “Two years ago Woodlands County produced a travel brochure called Your Passport to Alberta’s Community ICONS. “The brochure contained 35 roadside attractions and a contest for travelers to get their “I was here” passport stamped, to enter for some prize money.” If the project for the purple martin structure is successful, Camrose would find itself on the map of places to go, not only to see the largest birdhouse but experience the bird itself. “Purple martins are amazing birds for lots of reasons,” explained Professor Hvenegaard. “They migrate to Brazil and back. “They live in these condominium style houses and return very close to, if not specifically to, the same houses. And they have some kind of affiliation with this community (Camrose) in particular.” Continued on page 22

Citizens for the Preservation of the Ski Jump present ideas By Dan Jensen

Artistic renderings of the Camrose Ski Jump being used as an observatory, or as a zipline platform generated a bit of excitement during an open house at the Stoney Creek Centre. “The 100 people who came out were very interested in our ideas,” said Citizens for the Preservation of the Camrose Ski Jump committee member Garry Gibson. “The committee made sure there were about four or five different people there all the time explaining to people exactly what they were seeing.” The committee proposed the observatory after meeting with residents of Camrose and area who expressed how they would like to go to the top of the jump to view the city and surrounding countryside. “There aren’t a lot of places where you can see the country from the top of a jump,” said Gibson. The zipline was suggested as a way for people to remember some of the flights of the old time ski jumpers like the Servold brothers. “The line would go from the middle part of the jump

There’s no shortage of ideas of what to do with the ski jump.

to a landing spot next to the Stoney Creek Centre,” said Gibson. “We could set up a another line that would go back to the ski hill, or have attendants at the Stoney Creek Centre who would drive people to the zipline so they wouldn’t have to make the climb.” Initial cost estimates for the building of a zipline are in the range of $50,000. “We (the committee) spent a whole day with a person who has a professional zipline operation at

Hinton,” said Gibson. “He said the income from giving rides would offset the cost of building the line in about one or two years. In my opinion we have the making of an exciting situation that could provide an income for those working on the supervision of the site and create a park setting.” The zipline would be complemented by an eightfoot-high climbing wall on the side of the ski jump, as well as “the world’s largest sundial” at the top.

“You could make it into a real attraction,” said Gibson. “The climbing wall would be something that would occupy the kids.” The committee feels the zipline could be funded using money from the City of Camrose budget for maintenance or dismantling of the jump. The open house also featured drawings of a small park area at the ski jump site with flowers and picnic benches and trees that would buffer the viewing of it from nearby residences. “The park could be tied into the one that is being planned at the Stoney Creek Centre as part of the ski club’s anniversary celebrations,” said Gibson. Suggestions made for the ski jump and the area around it during a visionary session at Stoney Creek Centre Oct. 30 included the development of a slip and slide hill with skating on the creek below, the placement of metal spruce tree sculptures on the side of the jump which are lit at night, the illumination of the jump with different lights at different times of the year (similar to the High Level Bridge in Edmonton), the placement

of cairns on the path up to the jump with plaques of famous Camrose Olympians, giving the jump a new paint job and removing the “junk,” and the construction a switch back trail to the base of the jump that would be accessible to everyone. Gibson feels Camrosians don’t really know that the ski jump is a gem: something that other communities wish they could have. “Many other communities spend thousands of dollars creating landmarks or icons and we have one that is already more than half made,” he said. “After it was built for the Alberta Winter Games in 1990 it was used for only three or four years and sat without a purpose other than endearing itself to all those people who go down to the valley. I personally feel that before we just discard it we should find out what we can do with it. As I drive around I can see it from a distance. Where else in the country do we have something like that?” Camrose City council is expected to make a final decision on the future of the Camrose Ski Jump next June.

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Camrose Open Door hands out golden star By Lori Larsen

Camrose Open Door Association’s Gateway Centre is warmer and has a fresher look thanks to the generosity of 5 Star Home Solutions. New windows and siding were installed by Shawn Mackinnon and his crew. Shawn worked with Armor Windows and Royal Building Solutions to provide the materials at a significantly lower cost. The new windows and siding will help to lower heating and air conditioning costs as well as preserve the building as a long time revenue investment. “As a construction pro-

fessional, Shawn knows nothing ever goes perfectly according to plan. Normally the risk is passed onto the client but when he works with the Open Door he keeps helping until the problem is solved in a really beneficial manner to us,” said Chris Pichurski, Open Door board member. Donations such as this are gratefully accepted by the Open Door and are used to support the work the organization does with youth, or allocated as per the donor(s) request. Donations are used to maintain and operate buildings and fund the cost of client services.

Purple martin capital Continued from page 21

According to Hvenegaard purple martins prefer a very specific colour and size of nest box and rely nearly 100 per cent on boxes provided by humans. “It is a surprising connection and they (martins) tolerate people getting very close,” said the professor. “A person can walk up to a nest box, lower it down with a winch, look at the eggs or chicks and put the nest box back in. The adults will wait up top until the box returns to the top. “They allow for close interaction and that is great for people to connect with nature.” Viewing and experiencing wildlife up close and in such a personal manner is rare. Because of the unusual interaction between humans and the purple martin there are opportunities for people to become further educated and researchers to gain valuable information. “We do a lot of educational activities,” said Hvenegaard. “(We have) weekly free events in the summer and the purple martin festival that attracts about 100 people each year to talk to each other, tell stories about martins and learn ways to improve their landlord activities. “We support the use of these specially designed nest boxes that are built so they can be managed. “A managed box produces twice as many martins as unmanaged boxes so we encourage local people to become landlords, to take care of the nest boxes.” Purple martin landlords are people who volunteer their time to help care for and protect the species. In some cases they attend to nest boxes that are placed on public property. They also install them on private land. In Camrose the popu-

lation of purple martins is remaining steady with some increases, but unfortunately numbers are declining across the rest of North America. In 2009, research indicated a population of 180 birds in this area. “We have a responsibility and an opportunity to continue working to support these birds, as we should all forms of nature,” said Hvenegaard. Inquiries from council included any ballpark costs on the project. Pilger indicated, from a layman’s perspective, the whole project could be done for approximately $100,000 to $125,000, explaining that some of the costs, such as building and building supplies might be offset by donations from businesses or clubs within the community. “I think our next step, if council consents to the project going forward in some fashion, is to approach clubs, like Rotary,” said Pilger. “We would probably present a number of times in the coming months and see if we can shake some money off the trees that would allow this to happen without tapping into taxpayer funds.” “The City of Camrose is a wonderful and willing partner in the success of the purple martin conservation program and is highly supportive at the annual festival.” Mayor Norm Mayer indicated that council would do some more internal talking about the project. “We will get back to you because in today’s economic situation the emphasis is being placed on tourism so maybe we should look at how we can become a part of that (purple martin project) to a larger extent than what we are now,” said Mayer.

CAMROSE AND DAYSLAND Annie Josephine Tollefson Annie Josephine Tollefson, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away in Points West Living in Grande Prairie, AB on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at the age of 86 years. Annie was born in Pollockville, AB on June 22, 1929. She married Oscar Mical Tollefson on June 8, 1947 and they raised their family in the Kingman area. Eventually, they learned the Bible’s truths and were baptized. They moved to Valleyview, AB in 1976 to farm until 1982. Annie leaves to mourn three children: Beverley Kobe, Wayne (Sharlene) Tollefson, and Randy (Wendy) Tollefson; along with 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Annie was predeceased by her husband Oscar; her two brothers Amil and Carl Larson; and her sister Helen Rindahl. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Camrose, AB (5201-46 Street). Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com

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Peter Kiziak

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Raymond Ziesel April 13, 1991 ~ January 27, 2015 TO ALL PARENTS “I’ll lend for a little time a child of mine,” He said, “For you to love the while he lives and mourn for when he’s dead. It may be for six or seven years, or 22 or 23, but will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me? He’ll bring his charms to gladden you, and should his stay be brief, you’ll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return, but there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn. I’ve looked the wide world over, in my search for teachers true, and from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes, I have selected you. I know you will give him all your love, nor think the labour vain, nor hate me when I come to call to take him back again.” I fancied that I heard them say, “Dear Lord, thy will be done”, for all the joy thy child will bring, the risk of grief we’ll run. We’ll shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may. And for the happiness we have known, forever grateful stay. But shall the angels call him, much sooner than we planned, we’ll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand. Love from Dad (Murry Shermack) and family

January 2, 1925 ~ January 19, 2016 Peter Kiziak of Daysland, formerly of Holden, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the age of 91 years. Peter was born in Wyszateyach, Western Ukraine on January 2, 1925 to John and Evelyn Kiziak. They immigrated to Canada in 1939, and the family settled in the Kopernick area south of Bruce, Alberta. Peter met the love of his life, Martha Hrabec, at a local dance and, not long after, they were married on July 7, 1951. Together, they bought a farm in the area and raised six children. Peter and Martha worked hard together raising cattle and grain farming. They were very much involved with the Kopernick Parish, enjoyed hosting family celebrations and would welcome anyone into their home. Peter enjoyed his cattle, his farm, his family, and taught his children and grandchildren all the important life lessons that they continue to hold in their hearts. In 2009, Peter and Martha made a new start and retired to Daysland where they were warmly welcomed and made new friends. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 64 years Martha; children Len (Liz) of Vegreville, Ken (Lori) of Bruce, Allan of Camrose, Linda (Terry) Pyzik of Holden, and Sharon Kiziak (Tom Hughes) of Camrose; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Peter was predeceased by his son Douglas in September 1975. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2016 from Our Lady of the Prairies Roman Catholic Church, Daysland with Rev. Greg Faryna as celebrant. Interment has taken place in Daysland Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to Providence Place, Daysland or to the Daysland Cemetery Fund. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Ernest “Ernie” Roy Bertschi Sr. October 17, 1935 ~ January 19, 2016 Ernie Bertschi Sr. of Camrose passed away January 19, 2016 at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Letha (Sawers); and children Lloyd (Lisa), Ed (Tammy), Allan (Shelley), Diane (Ken) Hoeve, and Ernie Jr.; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Ernie is survived by his brother Don; sister Peggy Mears; brother-in-law Gerald Zimmerman; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Rene and Ida Bertschi; brother Eddie; sisters Ella Zimmerman and Alice Clarke; and nephews Jerry and Dennis Debnam. Ernie was the fifth of six children born to Rene and Ida Bertschi. He was raised on a dairy farm in the Avonroy district, east of Camrose. He learned to milk cows and operate farm machinery from an early age, giving him a great work ethic and an appreciation for rural life. He moved to Camrose in 1957, where he met and married the love of his life, Letha Sawers, on October 11, 1958. Together, they started Bertschi Construction in 1961. Ernie always said, “It is the only career where you start at the top and work your way to the bottom.” Helping others was important to Ernie. In the winter, he cleaned snow with his backhoe from the neighboring driveways and made fantastic snow hills in the playground. Ernie served the community as a volunteer fireman for 36 years where he made several lifelong friends. The business was sold in 1978, and he dedicated his retirement years to serving the community. Ernie was a passionate worker and supporter of the Camrose and District Centennial Museum, Reynolds-Alberta Museum, Irricana Pioneer Days, and the Alberta Prairie Railway Steam Train. He was proud to be part of the volunteer team which constructed Grace Lutheran Church. He sat on the church board, refereed hockey and umpired softball. He also served as an alderman for three terms. Each year for the past 50 years, he looked forward to his annual fishing trip with his friends and sons. Ernie will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. A Time of Visitation and Prayer Service was held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from Burgar Memorial Chapel. A Funeral Service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2016 from Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Greg Kjos officiating. Inurnment has taken place in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Battle River Community Foundation Forever Remembered Fund, Grace Lutheran Building Fund or to a charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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“Look up here, man”: On the Death of David Bowie It is with some reluctance that I offer this column on the late singer-songwriter David Bowie. While I have published academic articles on Bowie’s music, and have reviewed books about Bowie, I regard his legacy—as a musician, performer, artist, and cultural icon—as a dauntingly vast By Alex Carpenter and complex edifice. MoreMusic over, the deep significance Augustana Campus, of his music for millions of University of Alberta fans, and the impact of his death is so great that I wonder what meaningful contribution I could possibly make to any discussion of Bowie’s music career and artistic contributions? There are some common threads to be found in the countless eulogies that have followed Bowie’s death. First, it is clear that many of these eulogies are in fact about the writer him or herself, and not Bowie: they are in the vein of “I remember when I first heard…” or “Bowie gave me the courage to…” Certainly, the strong personal attachment that many people feel towards Bowie and his music should not be discounted, but these confessionals do not add much to the critical discussion that Bowie’s body of work warrants. Additionally, post-mortem assessments of Bowie’s contributions to music rely on a narrow array of handy tropes: gay icon, cosmic space rocker, and worst of all, “chameleon.” Clearly, for many critics, commentators and fans alike, Bowie is trapped in amber as a bisexual space alien rock star, circa the early 1970s. I certainly understand the temptation to see Bowie as forever Ziggy Stardust or Aladdin Sane: his music from the early 70s is wonderfully raucous and weird, and his succession of larger-than-life persona have been fundamental—archetypal, even—for rock and roll ever since. I would argue that Bowie is best understood as a performer who seamlessly wedded music with visual and theatrical elements in such as way as to forever change popular music. He is not so much a chameleon—which, after all, is an animal that changes colour to blend into its environment—as a musician-actor who wore a series of masks, driving trends and staying well ahead of the curve, all the while embodying a kind of sublime rock aristocracy. He has worn many masks over the past five decades, from alien rocker to blue-eyed soul crooner, from avant-garde sound sculptor to multi-media vanguard and international video superstar. Bowie, moreover, has not only directly inspired generations of pop musicians; his iconography and approach to music and performance has also underwritten a number of new genres in pop, including glam rock, new wave, goth and glam metal, to name just a few. Even his final days seem to have been consciously and carefully crafted into a creative endeavor: the result is the music video for the song “Lazarus,” a powerfully-moving tableau of sound and symbolism that has led to him being crowned, posthumously, doyen of the pop music world. Bowie’s symbolic death, as depicted in the “Lazarus” video, has helped push his final album, Blackstar, into the number one position on the Billboard music charts. More importantly, the fact that Bowie conceived his final album, and the “Lazarus” video, to serve as a final artistic statement and a farewell to his fans, testifies to his uniqueness in the annals of pop music. Many pop stars claim to be “artists,” but I can’t think of one that comes close to Bowie, if by “art” we mean a deep, abiding engagement with expression, meaning, and beauty, and a willingness to take tremendous creative risks and push the limits of pop music—to ceaselessly explore new worlds of sound and vision. A friend and colleague in the UK—who was himself a major player in the music industry in Britain in the 80s and 90s—after learning of Bowie’s death, did not simply celebrate him as an artist, but rather linked him directly to the great early 20th century composers Gustav Mahler and Alban Berg. Bowie, my friend insisted, belonged to the ranks Mahler and Berg, the last composers of the classical tradition who truly lived for music and for whom life and art were inseparable; Bowie, likewise, lived for and within his music, and died as he lived—performing, as an artist. While we will surely see and hear his ghost in pop music far into the foreseeable future; we will, however, never see another David Bowie.

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Camrose and District Kiwanis Club vice-president Wes Voytechek, left, and president Sandra Dukes, right, presented $500 to Centra Cam president Dave Chamberlain.

Letters to the Editor Final thoughts on Helipad

It’s clear some in the “system” find the more than $2 million tax money now invested in the SMH helipad to be money very well invested. Call me stupid, stubborn or scatter-brained, but I continue to maintain emergency medical evacuations by a high-lift helicopter could have effectively happened from a few inches of plain-Jane concrete in a relocated, ground-level area at St. Mary’s Hospital. (We wouldn’t have needed the mountain of concrete to be thermostatically heated or the safety netting.) The simple, enlarged slab could have been sized to accommodate the latest impressive version of flying ER owned and operated by STARS. The “stupid” part of me believes a couple of our best local concrete men with a bobcat, dump truck, power trowel and a broom, plus the services of a local journeyman electrician to install the perimeter landing assist lights, could have had STARS back running invaluable regular, fairweather, medivac trips from the hospital after a couple of dedicated weeks. I’m wondering if $80,000 would have got the job done. My plan B: The concern expressed by Ms. Blades about a train impacting an emergency services vehicle to get to the Camrose Airport in a timely fashion is valid. I wonder if the numbers she conveyed last issue are reasonable. I went back to the original project press release, supplied by Covenant Health on Aug. 27, which announced the helipad construction was underway and temporary STARS service from the Camrose Airport being available. The release stated: This will only

add approximately five minutes of travel time. Work is expected to be complete in December 2015. ‘Guess they hadn’t considered the train, either. However – it is also my understanding that there is a protocol in place between Camrose Emergency Services and the rail line that in the event of an emergency situation on the north side, instruction can be relayed to the conductor to immediately clear crossings. The stubborn part of me had my brain wondering how long it would actually take me to navigate a ground ambulance from the ER. doors of SMH to the airport. The goal would be to effectively time my arrival with the touchdown of a STARS chopper. (The scatter-brain in me thought about duplicating the efforts of the Royal Alex Hospital patient who took a real AHS ambulance for a lights and siren enhanced ride last week, but I resisted!) Regardless, in my car, in reasonably busy traffic during lunch hour, following the rules of the road, it took me four minutes and 39 seconds to get a four door sedan from the ambulance bay to the gate outside the terminal building. No train (this time)! However, I did lose 39 seconds at a red light. Yes, now for the moot points part: Ground ambulances were moved away from SMH a few years ago. A strategical error, in my opinion. Mistake #2 - Your tax money now rests in nine feet high concrete, versus new surgical tools, much needed new diagnostic equipment and other pressing needs at what often seemed to be an under-funded facility. (I will never forget that I and other local citizens personally “pleaded and pan-handled” our service clubs and cor-

porate community for thousands of collective hours” for a CT Scanner for our St. Mary’s Hospital, while other facilities in the province managed to buy theirs with a purchase order). Suddenly, I feel relief. Sometimes laughter is best, perhaps the only medicine. Or, in this case a $2 million chuckle. Ron Pilger, Camrose Customer service

We live 15 minutes east of Camrose. On the afternoon of Dec. 21 our furnace stopped working and we called Camrose Sheet Metal. That evening they came to our house with several packages of parts that they thought might solve the problem – none of them worked as the motor had died. They ordered a new motor, which was expected to arrive the next day. In the meantime they loaned us two heaters to keep us warm until the motor was replaced. It arrived on the 23rd. They came out in the evening and installed the motor and we had heat again. They also indicated that the motor might still be under warranty and they would check for us. I suspect the motor is very expensive and thankful that they offered this information for us. In this day and age it is refreshing to find a contractor who takes pride in their work, offers great service, is reliable and committed to customer satisfaction. We have found all these qualities in Camrose Sheet Metal. Our appreciative thanks to them. Linda and Wayne Sampson

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Vaughn shares ideas Rocky Road Ice Cream Fantasy on strategic thinking in Augustana gym this Sunday By Dan Jensen

Face painting, cool crafts, parachute flipping, gymnastics, wall climbing and ice cream will be on the menu when the Augustana Residence Life staff put on their annual Rocky Road Ice Cream Fantasy from 1 to 4 p.m. on January 31. “It’s going to be a fun filled afternoon with an Adventures in Space theme,” said Augustana student engagement coordinator Angela Chytracek. The Rocky Road Ice Cream Fantasy was creat-

ed in 1993 by students who were looking to do something for the children and youth of the community. The proceeds from this year’s event, including the admission fee and sales of raffle tickets, will be donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Mark Chytracek who, at the time of his passing on Oct. 9 was Augustana director of student and residence services. The admission fee also includes a donation of a non perishable item for the Camrose Neighbor Aid Center food bank. “It is a great way to have

fun as well as to support a great cause,” said Chytracek. Augustana Residence Life is currently asking Camrose and area businesses for donations of items that can be used in the raffle and silent auction, as well as financial support to cover the purchase of Ice Cream Fantasy materials. Any donation will be greatly appreciated. More information about the carnival and the different ways in which you can get involved may be obtained by calling Chytracek at 780679-1113.

City expresses interest in Canada 150 Mosaic Project By Dan Jensen

Community development officer Scott Vaughn was the guest speaker at the Jan. 6 meeting of the Camrose Chamber of Commerce. By Dan Jensen

Alberta Culture and Tourism Community Development Unit community development officer Scott Vaughn stressed the importance of groups and organizations doing strategic thinking when they are planning for the future at the Camrose Chamber of Commerce luncheon hosted by Best Western Plus Camrose Resort Casino Jan. 6. “Strategic thinking is something that should be taking place continually in your organization and is a way to be proactive,” said Vaughn. “You are not going to just start moving on something because something has happened. You are already thinking ahead to what may be coming and you are doing some planning around that.” Vaughn said that strategic thinking and coming up with new ideas is not always about “throwing the baby out with the bath water.” “There are some things that we will want to take with us as we create our future for tomorrow.” Vaughn said the advances in technology with cell phones and new cars are the result of strategic thinking and looking at what could be. “With car manufacturers we are now starting to see electric cars. These thinkers were not accepting that things would always be the same. They were planning and not just accepting the status quo. There have been things that didn’t go as well as they would have liked but they were changing; they weren’t just changing small pieces.” Vaugh said organizations continually need to be thinking about whether they are meeting the needs of their clients or customers and if there is a better way they can provide service. He also stressed the importance of scanning all the different information that is available. “You need to be thinking in terms of options, and not immediately saying that something won’t work,” he said. “There needs to be the freedom to present the option, try those options, then get excited about the particular scenario and what it might look like. The key is to not discount options right away and let the creativity flow. Most times in organizations we are actually preventing creativity. We say words like ‘yeah but’ or ‘well, that isn’t going to work.’” Vaughn concluded by encouraging organizations to find their strategic sweet spot. “Finding that sweet spot is a big part of what you are doing as an organization when you are doing strategic planning,” he said. “In the business world it means looking at the competitor’s offerings, your own company’s capabilities and what your customers’ needs are, and what can be done to fit into that sweet spot. Look at what other communities or a similar size are offering out there in Alberta, Canada and the world.”

The City of Camrose has authorized Community Services to submit an application to participate, along with seven other Alberta communities, in the Canada 150 Mosaic Project. “Having a lot of schools and arts groups come forth with their members to put together a piece of public art that would go up somewhere very public in our city would be a great way to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017,” said Community Services general manager Ryan Poole in a presentation to council Dec. 14. The Canada 150 Mosaic Project is a national mural project that is intended to unify Canada while creating a visual portrayal of history. A total of 150 murals will be created across Canada. “In 2017, Canada will turn 150 years old,” said an application to participate in the Canada 150 Mosaic. “To celebrate this birthday, the Mural Mosaic team is launching a bold undertaking. Over a two year span, the trio (St. Albert based Lewis Lavoie, Paul Lavoie and Phil Alain) plans to create a mural including all provinces and territories, over 80,000 paintings and 150 murals that, when united, will form one gigantic mural mosaic. The mural, if ever connected would be over 365 metres wide by 2.5 metres high. The mural will represent a cultural mosaic, a time capsule, a visual portrayal of history, an art masterpiece from the soul of the nation. An art piece that fifty years from now may inspire another generation, who will in turn be able

to celebrate through the mural and maybe take it upon themselves to add to this memory.” Communities selected to represent the province and the nation will host an event inviting participants from far and wide from their region to participate and create their mural. “Camrose has the opportunity to engage up to 750 participants to get involved and be a part of this project and experience, each creating a single painted tile that is coordinated all together to create one mural,” said Poole. “This is a community mural so no artistic skills are required. In saying this, part of the mural will be completed by professional artists to tie it all together.” Poole believes the project would foster community pride, support arts and culture, express what Camrose values, and become a lasting legacy. “It would put Camrose on the map as a community that contributed to a lasting national initiative,” he said. “We would become more connected coast to coast through participation in the project.” Councillor Max Lindstrand described the mural project as a fantastic idea. “It has great legacy potential for our community,” he said. The cost of participating in the project ($12,500) would be funded from the Community Events budget. The project would be coordinated by Jane CherryLemire. Bus lease agreement Council approved the lease of a City owned bus to the Rose City Handi-Van Society to provide enhanced

bus service focused on servicing the needs of the senior population. Council also approved an agreement with the society that sets out the provisions for operating the enhanced bus service utilizing the leased bus. The objectives of the Rose City Handi-Van Society are to provide safe and effective transportation for residents who have difficulty with conventional means of transportation, to sell, manage, lease or otherwise deal with the property of the Society, and to provide all necessary equipment and furniture to carry on its objectives. Council appointments Council appointed John Bibo, David Kotyk and Dale Bowal to three year terms on the Local Assessment Review Board, Gordon Lougheed, Greg Arends, Itua Iriogbe and Earle Berry to three year terms on the Camrose Green Action Committee, Lowell Knutson, Mark Schneider and Crystal Zinck to three year terms on the Camrose Police Commission, Kaye Rud to a three year term on the Camrose Public Library, Carman Mason, Garry Zetsen and Gordon Lougheed to the Camrose Municipal Planning Advisory Committee, Margaret Holliston, Cody McCarroll, Carla Beck, Brad Niven, Colleen Swanson and Deborah Cryderman to three year terms on the Social Development Committee, John Bibo to a three year term on the Subdivision Development and Appeal Board, and Dave Kotyk and Dale Bowal to three year terms on the Composite Assessment Review Board.

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International Week at Augustana By Dan Jensen

Welcome Home is the theme of this week’s International Week celebration at the University of Alberta Augustana Campus. The week was launched yesterday (Jan. 25) with a choir performance of Hlonolofatsa – a Sotho (South African) traditional song and Tourdion, a 16th century French drinking song, a salsa dance performance by Orlando Martinez, owner of Edmonton’s FiestaCubana Dance School, a First Nations dance performance by Augustana student Heidi Brown, an International Expo in celebration of the many cultures, countries and people at Augustana, Casino, a dynamic combination of rhythms from the world’s African and Latin regions, and a karaoke night. Fashion show Events scheduled for this evening (Jan. 26) include a soup supper and international fashion show in the Faith and Life Centre Lounge at which students will wow the crowd with a fashion show and engage in conversation about their traditional outfits, and a presentation by Distinguished Visiting Fellow Dian Million, Professor of American Indian Studies at the University of Washington, who will speak on practicing Decolonial Love: Damages, Relations, Truth and Telling. The supper will get underway at 5 p.m., followed by the presentation in the Wahkohtowin Lodge at 6 p.m. Continued on page 37

Men’s volleyball splits series with King’s Eagles The first place Augustana Vikings men’s volleyball squad split a series with King’s Eagles on Jan. 15 and 16 to break a seven match winning streak. Augustana won a tough five game series (2520, 16-25, 25-14, 23-25 and 19-17) in the first match and then lost three straight in the rematch (25-15, 25-21 and 25-20). On Friday night, Luke Ryan led with 16 kills, Devon Varga assisted with 49 sets and Thomas Regier recorded 23 digs. In the rematch, Ryan had nine kills, Varga had 19 assists and Regier chipped in with 13 digs. The women’s squad pushed hard, but came up short in the tough series with the King’s. The Eagles won 3-1 (25-19, 25-17, 25-27, 25-19) in the opening series and 3-2 (25-9, 15-25, 25-8, 21-25 and 15-10) in the rematch.

Kiana Mah led the Vikings with 17 kills, Nicole Brockman added 33 assists and she was also the top digger with 17. In the rematch, Morgan Rigelhof led with 10 kills, Brockman added 18 assists and both Rigelhof and Rebecca Bates recorded 12 digs each. The next home games are against the Keyano

Huskies on Jan. 29 at 6 and 8 p.m. and on Jan. 30 at 1 and 3 p.m. Basketball

T he Aug usta na Vikings women’s and men’s basketball teams had a tough weekend against the Lakeland Rustlers, Jan. 15 and 16. The women’s squad dropped a 68 -54 game at La kela nd a nd suf-

fered a 70 - 48 loss in Camrose. In the first meeting, Sydney Purdy led the offence with 15 points, while Hayley Story chipped in with 12 points. At home, Story netted 12 points and was the only player to hit double digits in scoring. The Vikings lost 81-47 and 76-63 in the men’s division. Cameron Vilcsak led with nine points in the first game and exploded for 24 points in the second outing. The women’s and men’s Vikings next home games are against the King’s Eagles on Jan. 30 at 6 and 8 p.m. Curling Augustana women’s and men’s curling teams will be entered in the winter regional tournament hosted by Concordia in Edmonton on Jan. 29 and 30.

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LaCRIA TRUCKING Potable Water Hauling Residential, Commercial, Oilfield Gerald and Marla Steinwand, owners PHONE 780-679-9134 THORNHILL WOODWORK For all your Finish Carpentry needs Ask about our Seniors’ Discounts Call 780-226-5413 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. TRIATHLON PROPERTY SOLUTIONS – has been successfully property managing/ reconditioning their own properties for 11 years and is looking to provide the same service to other landlords at a reasonable price. Call today. Reasonable rates, excellent service. For whatever your needs may be. Dave P. 780-678-6163. SPEEDY SERVICES – Lawn, garden repair; Tune-ups and blade sharpening; Garbage, snow, tree removal; Home renos, power sweeping; Moving. Call 780-678-9772.

FOR RENT FOR RENT ADS NOW UPLOADED TO The Camrose Booster Website DAILY! CAMROSE MOOSE HALL FOR RENT Ideal for weddings, banquets, any celebration or special occasion. Call 780-672-2505 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. THREE-BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE – Within walking distance of university and downtown. Utilities included. 780-855-2240. ONE-BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE – Available now. Call 780-608-5738.

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 Generous office, 192 sq. ft., $310.88 monthly, including utilities Call the fairest and most reasonable people in the business, Blain or Don at 780-672-3142 ASPEN TERRACE Welcome Home! Compare our new lower prices! Modern, spacious, clean Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, in-suite washer/dryer, elevator Heat, hot water, parking included Senior friendly Small pets allowed Suites available. Call today! Call office 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 780-672-8681 Visit us on Kijiji STUDENTS’ ROOMS FOR RENT – Female students preferred. Rooms for rent in the Scotney and Jacqueline character homes. Both are close to the university in Camrose. Clean, quiet and bright, partially furnished, shared laundry. International students welcome. Rent is $550-$600 per room plus DD and includes WiFi and all utilities. Landlord has rooms available in other properties also. 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 TWO-BEDROOM SUITE – Spacious and bright in a brand new fourplex. Located close to downtown amenities in Camrose. High efficiency furnace and on-demand hot water, offers wonderful savings on utilities. Private entry. Balcony. Upgraded fixtures, cabinetry and flooring. Surround yourself with quiet, courteous neighbours, in a friendly and clean neighbourhood. Local owner manages building No smoking, children or pets. $1,100/mo. rent. Ph. 780679-7090.

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CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued) PALMER HOUSE APTS. – Two-bedroom apartment close to school. $900/mo. includes power, heat and water. Call 780672-6931.

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.

REAL ESTATE

INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND The following farmland, located in Beaver County, is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions, reservations and nonfinancial obligations in the existing Certificates of Title: PARCEL 1: North half of NW 36-51-19-W4 containing 78.46 acres PARCEL 2: South half of NW 36-51-19-W4 containing 79.50 acres PARCEL 3: NE 36-51-19-W4 containing 152.17 acres PARCEL 4: SW 1-52-19-W4 containing 158.92 acres, including buildings “as is” Tenders will be entertained on any or all parcels or any combination thereof. Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “JONES TENDER”, to Andreassen Borth, with the tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to “Andreassen Borth” for $5,000.00 and must be delivered before 12:00 noon on March 1, 2016 to Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1, attention: James Harry Andreassen. Possession will be provided on closing. The taxes will be adjusted on closing. Tenders will not be opened in public.

BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR SALE – 3220-62A Street, La Vista Villa, Camrose. 1,176 sq. ft. of adult living w/fully finished basement, attached garage, and a nice big garden shed. Call 780-781-6104.

MISCELLANEOUS SEE THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 30 for more classified ads about cars, trucks, campers, RVs, automotive services and ATVs PIPE – Tubing from 1 1/4” to 3 1/2”. Sucker rod - 3/4”, 7/8” and 1”. Line pipe and Casing also available. Wainwright, AB. 1-800-661-7858.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before April 1, 2016. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. If a successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all tenders. Deposits received from unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by mail. For further information, please call Barry Jones at 780-662-2287.

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. YORKVILLE SOUND SYSTEM: $1,300 – Two Yorkville monitors (400wpgm tl315 pulse PA monitors); M1610 mixer (2x800 10 channels); two speaker stands and cords; one boom mic and cord. Phone 780678-0949.

ESTATE SALE ESTATE, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD SALE – 6202 Marler Drive, Camrose. Sat., Jan. 30, 10 am to 5 pm. (cash only)

FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER

The following farmlands, which are located in Flagstaff County, are offered for sale by Tender, subject to the restrictions, reservations and non-financial obligations in the existing Certificates of Title: 1. MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 12 TOWNSHIP 40 SECTION 4 QUARTER SOUTH WEST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 65.2 HECTARES (161 ACRES) MORE OR LESS 2. MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 12 TOWNSHIP 40 SECTION 4 QUARTER NORTH WEST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS No tax adjustment for 2016 property taxes which will be paid in full by any successful tenderer. Sellers will retain all surface lease payments made prior to closing date, and any successful Buyer will receive all surface lease payments made after closing date. (Annual surface lease revenue approximately $12,500.00 +/–, not guaranteed by Sellers) Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Miller Tender”, with tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to Andreassen Borth in trust for 5% of the amount of the tender, must be delivered before 12:00 noon on February 10, 2016 to the offices of Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, 5014-50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, Alberta T0B 2L0. Tender bids must be for both parcels of land as a package. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before March 9, 2016. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. Tenders will not be opened in public. If successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The owners reserve the right to reject any and all tenders. Deposits received from any unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by regular mail. For further information, please call 780-929-9313.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of GORDON GRAHAM McPHERSON, who died on December 17, 2015. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by March 11, 2016, and provide details of your claim with JAMES H. ANDREASSEN at Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of MELVIN MITTELSTADT, of the City of Camrose, Alberta, who died on July 1, 2015. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by Friday, February 26, 2016, and provide details of your claim with WAYNE THRONDSON, Q.C. at Fielding & Company LLP, Suite 100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S3. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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Silver Creek Golf Course Equipment Technician Silver Creek Golf Course is currently accepting applications for the 10-month position of Golf Course Equipment Technician. The Equipment Technician will work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent to implement and maintain the equipment maintenance program. Silver Creek Golf Course is a public 27-hole course located south of Camrose on Hwy 21. Reporting directly to the Golf Course Superintendent the Equipment Technician will: • Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects/failures in various golf course equipment, including diesel, electric and gasoline-powered equipment. • Maintain and prioritize a preventive maintenance program on all equipment. • Keep a complete set of records for equipment, parts, inventory purchases, equipment condition, and cost of all repairs. • Instruct maintenance workers regarding preventive maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment. • Maintain a clean and safe work area. • Regulate employees’ use of equipment in absence of superintendent, and perform other duties as directed. The successful candidate must possess the following: • Be enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking as well as a team player. • Have strong communication skills. • Consideration will be given to those who hold certificates in Vehicle, Heavy Duty or golf course Mechanics. • A valid driver’s license. • Willing to help train and educate seasonal staff on equipment. • Knowledge of reel grinding and mower set up is an asset. For the 2016 season this position will start April 1 and go to November 30. It will then work into a 10-month full-time seasonal position (February 1 to November 30), which includes benefits and competitive wages. Hours for this position are Monday to Friday and occasional weekends. Application closing date is February 26, 2016. Email resumés to steven@ silvercreekgolfcourse.com All applications are greatly appreciated, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

ence of alcohol. The driver was read the demand for a breath sample and the driver failed to comply with that demand. He was charged with failing to provide a breath sample, his vehicle was seized and he was issued a license suspension. A female reported that an intoxicated subject was dropped off at her residence and now she was inside and causing problems. Police attended and mediated the situation and the subject who was dropped off was sent home.

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Camrose Women’s Shelter Society has an exciting opportunity for someone with strong inter-personal skills, who enjoys community liaison work and has experience working with women and children. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Outreach Coordinator oversees the Outreach program and plays a key role in providing guidance, support, and advocacy for women and children impacted by domestic violence, who are transitioning away from the shelter or who are living in the community. The successful candidate will have strong communication and relationship building skills and be knowledgeable of relevant community services and supports, with a strong understanding of family dynamics related to domestic violence. Our Outreach Coordinator is required to demonstrate skills in group facilitation, program delivery, crisis management, community liaison, client advocacy, individual and group counseling, and public presentations. A desired asset is experience and knowledge in Aboriginal culture and programming. A valid Driver’s License, access to a vehicle, current Criminal and Child Welfare Check, and current First Aid and CPR are required. QUALIFICATIONS Social Sciences or Social Work degree or diploma, minimum of 3 years of directly related experience in program coordination are required. Strong computer skills and competency in working with data base systems and outcome reporting. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Coordinate the Outreach Program - Supervise the Outreach workers in consultation with the Executive Director, and assist with recruitment of staff as required. - Follow Personnel Policy and Agreements as it pertains to employee relations and employment standards. - Conduct a comprehensive orientation for new staff, and support development of collaborative and cooperative team relationships. - Oversee documentation and inputs for the Outcome Tracker data base - Establish ongoing program improvement supported by program evaluations, outcome monitoring and client feedback. 2. Shelter Staff Relationships - Facilitate positive working relationships with Shelter program staff and volunteers 3. Case Management - Support and supervise an ongoing client load and file management 4. Group Facilitation 5. Community Awareness and Collaboration Application closing date: February 5, 2016 Please forward applications to Email: admin@camrosewomenshelter.org Fax: 780-679-4999 Mailing: Box 1405, Camrose, AB T4V 1X3

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BIRTHS To Julie and

John Harris, of Camrose, on January 12, a daughter. To Barbara and Dennis Muise, of Bittern Lake, on January 14, a daughter. To Heidi and Lee Pierce, of Killam, on January 15, a son. To Melissa and Jordan Newton, of Irma, on January 15, a son. To Kalena and Richard Christenson, of Kingman, on January 16, a son. To Noel and Ryan Breker, of Camrose, on January 16, a son.

DEATHS Peter K iziak,

of Daysland (formerly Holden), on January 19, at 91 years of age. Ernie Bertschi Sr., of Camrose, on January 19, at 80 years of age. Edward Michael Borgel, of Galahad, on January 19, at 63 years of age.

Business Team Player

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 Business Team Player to work out of the Ryley, Alberta location. Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide support to the location general manager with timely business information • Support the AGSI Health and Safety Policy • Maintain a professional office environment • Provide timely and accurate accounts receivable information • Support inventory reconciliation with CompassNAV • Manage the AGSI MasterCard policy and expense reporting • Provide results for the AGSI Balanced Scorecards Job Knowledge: • Strong computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) • CompassNAV knowledge an asset • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Proven ability to work well within a team environment • Effective time management, planning and organizational skills • Strong attention to detail and accuracy AGSI offers a unique and exciting work environment, an excellent total compensation package and the opportunity for advancement. Your resumé must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements. Please submit your resumé to humanresources@agsiag.com We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Know Where Your Money is Going

2016 DOG LICENSES All dogs, six months of age and older, must be licensed prior to January 31, 2016.

License fees: Altered (spayed or neutered) Dogs . . . . . . $20.00 Unaltered Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00

License fees increase after January 31, 2016. Reminder notices will not be mailed out.

2016 BUSINESS LICENSES

2016 Business Licenses are due and payable on or before January 31, 2016.

Join us at our Budget Open House on January 27, 2016 at the Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre from 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm Councillors and Staff will be available to answer questions Refreshments will be provided

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COMMUNITY PEACE OFFICER LEVEL II The City of Camrose is a dynamic regional community that focuses on providing an exceptional quality of life for its citizens. A growing community of over 18,000 people, Camrose has a diversified economy based on agriculture, manufacturing, and retail and is only 100 km SE of Edmonton. The City is proud of its outstanding cultural and recreational facilities and well maintained park and trail systems; and is also considered the regional centre for health services, medical facilities and education, including post-secondary (U of A Augustana Faculty). Symbolizing opportunities for growth, the City of Camrose is a great place to live, work and play. The City of Camrose is seeking an experienced and energized individual for the position of Community Peace Officer – Level II. This position will promote positive relations on behalf of the City of Camrose through above average public relation skills, excellent judgement and a commitment to our community. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: The Community Peace Officer investigates complaints, solicits compliance, and/or enforces the regulatory powers contained in numerous bylaws of the City including, but not limited to: • Animal Control (licensing, capture of dogs at large, etc) • Unsightly Premises (investigation, warnings, prosecutions, clean up orders) • Snow Removal (investigation, warnings, prosecution) • Business Licensing (licensing Officer authority, all aspects of bylaw) • Nuisance Abatement (investigations, warnings, prosecution) • Waste Collection and Disposal (investigation of complaints and appropriate action) • Taxi Licensing (verification of licensing and annual mechanical maintenance records) • Lost and found bicycles (pick up, record, return to owner, records and auction) • Pro-active preventative patrols – identify issues and resolve prior to complaints being received. The Community Peace Officer will also have authority under certain Provincial statutes such as: • Weed Control Act (investigation of complaints, warnings, orders, or prosecution) • Animal Protection Act (authority to seize animals that are in distress or are abandoned) • Traffic Safety Act (investigations of complaints involving nonmoving offences, warnings, prosecution) • Use of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulation (investigations involving non-moving offences, warnings, prosecution) • Provincial Offences Procedures Act (to assist with prosecutions) QUALIFICATIONS: • Grade 12, supplemented by a Police Sciences or Law Enforcement College Diploma, or two years’ experience in a related field. • Ability to interpret and enforce City Bylaws and Provincial Statutes

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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 the City of Camrose Land Use Bylaw #2838/15. The development permits have been approved SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF APPEAL TO THE SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD. Any person wishing to appeal an approval may do so by serving a written notice of appeal and the REQUIRED FEE to the Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8 within 14 days after the date of this notice. Further 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 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm), Monday through Friday (phone 780-672-4428). Permit # DP4089 DP4091 DP4094 SP2016005 • • • • • • • • •

Civic Address 2704-62 Street 3715-47 Avenue 3411-50B Street 6520-48 Avenue

Legal Address Lot 1, Block 10, Plan 1524338 Lot 10, Block 4, Plan 1320804 Lot 35, Block 2, Plan 0720030 Lot -, Block B, Plan 2920ET

Development Secondary suite Industrial building Home Occupation Sign Permit

A working knowledge of the Provincial Court System and prosecutions A valid Class 5 Driver’s License A current Standard First Aid Certificate Microsoft computer skills, Word, Outlook, Excel and capacity to learn computerized systems, including Map Optics, AS400 and other City specific software. Canadian resident or legal permanent resident with no criminal record Effective written, presentation and oral communication skills Well-developed Public Relations skills An Oath of Office and Oath of Confidentiality are job requirements Meet the requirements to be appointed as a Community Peace Officer Level II with the Solicitor General and Public Security

HOURS OF WORK: Basic hours of work are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Additional hours will be required depending on events, projects and timelines. HOURLY WAGE: The City of Camrose offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefit package. The salary for this position will be based on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resumé to the address below by February 5, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. Please ensure the position title is referenced in your cover letter. The successful applicant will be required to produce a valid class 5 driver’s license and police information check. We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Camrose Police Service Attention: Deputy Chief L.G. Foreman 6220-48 Avenue Camrose, Alberta T4V 0K6 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.

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International Week celebration at Augustana Continued from page 28

The evening will wrap up with Latin American dance lessons in the Mayer Community Hall of the Lougheed Performing Arts Centre. Enjoy all the best Latin music and dancing with a distinct Cuban flavour. Reconciliation The celebrations on Jan. 27 start with a Million presentation on Reconciliation: The Literature of Damages, Marketability, Truth and Telling in Ronning House (4606-49 Street) from noon to 1:30 p.m. An African Appreciation Night will be held the Roger Epp boardroom from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Augustana’s Afri-Youth Club will display the diversity of Africa and share what Africa means to them through an interactive session. The day will end with Inuit advocate and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier exploring in a 7 to 9 p.m. presentation the crucial connection between climate change and human rights. The presentation will be in 1-430 of the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science on the University of Alberta’s North Campus. Drum workshop Thursday activities will include an African Drum Workshop presented by Fiesal Kirumira and the Afri-Youth Club on the main level of the Forum from 12:20 to 12:50 p.m., and Koskevold, a cozy evening of Scandinavian food, arts and crafts, “koselig” videos and fun in room 1-315 of the Faith and Life Centre from 7 to 9 p.m. Open house Professor Feisal Kirumira and instructor Leslie Lindballe will open the doors to Augustana’s new Student Learning Centre in Founders Hall as part of an open house from 12:50 to 2 p.m. Jan 29. The centre helps students improve their English reading, vocabulary, grammar, note-taking, listening and speaking skills. A Chaplaincy Coffee House with international spin will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Round Dance The Aboriginal Student Services Centre’s annual Round Dance will be held

Family • Achievement • Integrity • Respect

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Quality Training • Incentive Programs Benefits or Bonus Program Available Positions • Assistant Manager – Full-time / shift work, Minimum 3 years’ Tim Hortons management experience, $17.00 to $21.50 per hour 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 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

Now hiring for permanent full-time / part-time! AT BOTH LOCATIONS IN CAMROSE!

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Apply in person with resumé at either Camrose store

CENTRA CAM VOCATIONAL TRAINING ASSOCIATION

BUSINESS MANAGER

Location: Centra Cam Custom Projects, Recycle with Centra Cam, Emergency Clothing and Furniture Depot and Centra Cams’ Outlet Store, Camrose, AB Duties: • Recruitment of business – contract negotiations, for four departments • Supervision of 39 staff • Development of departmental budgets • Monitoring of related financial records • Development of policies and procedures • Recruitment of staff • Intake and monitoring of Community Services workers, as required • Intake and monitoring of Volunteers in the Business department • Work as part of the Management team Qualifications: • Knowledge of Recycling industry and retail business is an asset and wood working experience is necessary • Management experience in multitasking role is an asset • Strong skills estimating and contract negotiations • Exceptional public relations skills are needed • Computer skills are necessary • Experience in supervision of staff Required: • Driver’s Abstract check • Reliable vehicle for daily use • Acceptable Police Information Check Centra Cam offers a full benefits package as well as a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Application deadline: January 29, 2016 Centra Cam Vocational Training Association c/o Roxanna Skjonsberg, Executive Director Box 1443, 5502-46 St., Camrose, AB T4V 1X4 Fax 780-672-0534 * No phone calls please

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at the Education Gym on the University of Alberta’s North Campus from 3:30 to 11 p.m. Jan. 30. A pipe ceremony will commence at 3:30 p.m., with the feast and Round Dance to follow. The University of Alberta Round Dance brings together the children, friends, families, youth and Elders of the community to share stories, catch up on news, break

bannock and share tea. It’s a time to honour the traditions and memories of our ancestors. This year will mark the fourth memorial for Elder Marge Friedel, who taught that the Round Dance goes back to our basic teachings of respect, honesty, caring and sharing. Women planning to attend the pipe ceremony are asked to wear a long skirt.

The educator, working as an integral part of the Education Services team, will participate in the development and delivery of educational opportunities for The Bethany Group organization and for outreach education provided to organizations throughout Alberta as an essential component of the Rosehaven Provincial Program. Working as part of a dynamic team, the educator will provide comprehensive learning opportunities to meet all learning needs. Travel may be required. QUALIFICATIONS: • Registration with Regulated Professional Association • Graduate of a qualified school of nursing/health services faculty preferred • Knowledge and experience in design and development of curriculum is required • Minimum 2 years of teaching experience, preferably with an adult focus in health care setting • Clinical experience in continuing care and/or mental health • Strong computer skills required; advanced skills in PowerPoint and e-learning preferred • A valid driver’s license Pay scale: $40.88 - $49.09 Closing Date: 02 February 2016 Please submit applications to: Human Resources, The Bethany Group 4612-53 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1Y6 Fax: 780-679-2001 Email: hr@bethanygrp.ca For further details go to: www.thebethanygroup.ca Careers Section A current Police Information Check is a pre-employment requirement for new employees to The Bethany Group. We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Keep pets safe from wildlife encounters

LIONS ASSIST MERRY CHRISTMAS FUND

Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club members Trevor Van Leeuwen, left, and Gail Reimer, right, presented Merry Christmas Fund chair Larry Schultz with $2,000 to assist the program that provides food for families during the holidays. The Lions Club holds various fundraising events throughout the year to help community projects.

CCHS students share culture within Canada By Lori Larsen

Thirty-nine Grade 9 students at Camrose Composite High School (CCHS) will be travelling to Quebec City on Jan. 28 to immerse themselves in the culture of Old Quebec and experience first hand the value of the French language. “The trip is mostly a cultural experience,” said Lindsay Barton, french immersion, math and science teacher at CCHS. “Many of the students have never been outside their own province (Alberta). It’s something different within our own country. There is quite a bit to see there that these students have never seen.” Barton is one of four chaperones who will be accompanying the students. Two of the other chaperones are french immersion teachers, while another is a french language assistant. This is the second year the trip has been done. When speaking of last year’s experience Barton commented. “Last year I was teaching most of the students who went on the trip, so I knew most of them. It is nice to see them in a different light, outside of school, and see how they interact with each other in such a different place. “The students (last year) really enjoyed the experience. They liked the outdoor activities but they also liked the cultural

activities and found them very entertaining. And at the same time they did learn something.” Some of the activities planned for this year include snow sliding and rafting at Village Vacances Valcartier, dog sledding, snowshoeing and sliding at Kennel La Poursuite, a visit to Quebec Winter Carnival, a guided tour of the Ice Hotel, a self guided tour of the Musée de la civilisation, bowling, a tour of Plains of Abraham Museum, and walking tours of Old Quebec. “We will have a tour guide with us to point things out as we walk and explore,” said Barton. “The trip will include some historical locations (such as the Plains of Abraham Museum) as well, so it is a social studies opportunity along with cultural,” added Caroline Simonson, vice principal of CCHS. Six of the students are in french immersion and 30 are English speaking. “This is a wonderful opportunity for students to do some travelling and to appreciate the french culture,” said Simonson. “It really promotes the immersion program. “It’s a nice segue if students are looking at doing any type of second language studies.” Besides the cultural and historical experiences students will learn about another part Canada.

“This is part of their nation, part of their country,” said Simonson. “It gives students a sense that Camrose is not the only place in the world where things are exciting and interesting. Quebec City is a big city but the students are well taken care of.” Experiencing the trip to Quebec may also act as a motivator for students to continue french studies. “In Grade 10 students don’t have to take french so if they get interested in Grade 9 they may continue,” said Barton. Barton moved from New Brunswick to Camrose two years ago. She commented on how different the winters in Alberta are compared to the east coast, adding this will be another learning experience for the students. “We tell the students that it is a different type of cold, and warn them to wear layers, to prepare themselves that way.” Students will be fed very well on the trip. Regular breakfasts, lunches and dinners are scheduled. One dinner in particular takes place at Chemin du Roy sugar shack and includes an all you can eat menu of traditional french Quebec cuisine, along with a horsedrawn buggy ride. Students and chaperones will return to Camrose from the five day experience on Feb. 1.

By Lori Larsen One of the many benefits of living in Camrose is the opportunity to see wildlife and nature, often right outside our back door. However, having that luxury can also pose some concerns. The possibility of an unwelcome encounter with wildlife is a compelling reason for residents to be more vigilant with measures that can reduce such an occurrence. One Camrose resident and pet owner experienced first hand the sad but inevitable result of sharing our city with its natural inhabitants, when his/her small dog suffered injury as a result of an owl doing what comes naturally: hunting for food. “We’ve had several phone calls about what people are calling an aggressive owl,” said Lorne Rinkel, district fish and wildlife officer for Camrose. “It has been in different parts of Camrose so there’s no way to tell if it’s the same owl. I’m only aware of one injury to a pet, a small dog. That’s the only confirmed injury we’ve heard of, but we have had several calls of sightings.” Camrose is populated with a variety of wildlife including deer, coyotes, birds of many species, rabbits, fox and much more, and some of these species are predatory, like owls. “There are certain parts of Camrose that are more prone to wildlife,” explained Rinkel. “Communities that follow drainages or creeks or have trees meet wildlife needs. “This appears to be the case with this particular owl. It is in an area where cover is afforded to it.” “The only reason a predatory animal stays in a particular area is because it is being rewarded with some sort of a food source. Predators follow prey and prey follow food. “The owl is doing what owls do. Owls’ primary prey this time of year is rabbits. They resemble smaller breeds of dogs. The owl just doesn’t know the difference. “I don’t see any differentiation in this owl’s behaviour as I would with any other owl. “It appears this particular owl is consistently being rewarded with food, mostly rabbits.” In some cases food sources for wildlife, such as ornamental brush or trees, may be part of the landscape and somewhat unavoidable. In other cases, food sources are a result of people purposely feeding wildlife. “I’ve received some calls saying there are people actually feeding jackrabbits,” said Rinkel. “So in this case the rabbits come in and the owls follow.” The office of Fish and Wildlife strongly discourages anyone feeding any wildlife. “One of the reasons we ask people not to feed wildlife is it can attract predators,” said Rinkel. “Secondly, when wildlife congregate and there

becomes too many in one area it can facilitate the spread of disease.” Not feeding wildlife is an important step in preserving both the wildlife population but also in protecting our beloved pets from a possible attack. But pet owners can take further steps in ensuring the safety of their pets. “Pets are part of the family and loved by their owners. Caution does need to be taken that pets are closely monitored by their owners,” recommends Rinkel. “It is important to adhere to by-laws when pets are on public property by having them on a leash, and not allowing cats to roam free. “When the animal is on the person’s private property there should be a heightened state of vigilance. “Owls could perch on a roof top, so owners should be a little more cautious, especially with smaller animals.” Other precautions include building an outdoor run with a cover, monitoring pets closely or staying with them when outside, especially after dark, avoiding areas frequented by wildlife and removing attractants (food sources). “Predatory wildlife always revolves around attractant management,” said Rinkel. “When predatory wildlife is rewarded with food that is all they are thinking about, especially at this time of year. “In the equation of this owl, residents are advised to not feed the rabbits.” As for the owl in question there is no plan in place to remove or relocate it at this time. “Removing the owl is a consideration but is not something we are going to act on,”said Rinkel. “I’m not sure how we would capture a healthy owl and relocation is extremely stressful to any animal and very unsuccessful in my opinion. We leave it to the wildlife to sort itself out. They all have their own territories.” Any wildlife concerns can be directed to the Camrose Fish and Wildlife office at 780679-1225. Officer Rinkel will return calls as soon as possible. There are also several Alberta government sponsored websites that contain information on dealing with wildlife and dealing with wildlife in an urban setting, such as http:// mywildalberta.com/. The little dog that was attacked by the owl was treated at Camrose Veterinary Hospital by Dr. Jamie Whiting, DVM, and Dr. Marissa Weleschuk, DVM, and is recovering. To view comments and advisories on other incidents involving some encounters with pets visit Camrose Veterinary Hospital’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ CamroseVetHospital.

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Education, support workshops By Murray Green

Alberta Health Services wants local individuals to attend supportive health information workshops that will help them make positive adjustments to their lifestyles. The workshops are offered as part of the Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP), an AHS initiative designed to promote healthy living and provide easy access to helpful information. The workshops cover a range of information, including heart health, weight management, nutrition, diabetes care and chronic illness management. All of the sessions are led by health professionals who share their expertise in group discussions and provide support and encouragement to participants. Each workshop is held with no charge to those who wish to attend. Three Craving Change sessions will allow you to learn why you eat the way you do, examine triggers for problematic eating, and develop strategies for change. The sessions will be held on Jan 26, Feb. 9 and 23 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Camrose Community Health Centre (Briarcrest Room) 5510-46 Ave. A session on Diabetes The Basics shows how to better manage Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. It is recommended for those newly diagnosed or wanting an update. It is offered on Feb. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the same health centre. Heart Wise is a single session for you to learn about high blood pressure, cholesterol and heart healthy nutrition. It is offered on Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Camrose Recreation Centre (second floor meeting room #1) at 4512-53 Street. Weight Wise Moving Matters: Including Physical Activity in Your Day is a single session. Weight Wise Nutrition: The Top Five Tips To Reduce Calories is a single session. Learn about benefits and barriers to being more active, how to become more physically active, and how to set your own personal activity goals. It is scheduled on Feb. 17 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Recreation Centre. Weight Wise Lifestyle Change: A Toolkit For Success is also a single session. Learn about benefits and barriers to being more active, how to become more physically active and how to set your own personal activity goals. It will be held on March 16 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Recreation Centre. For more information, or to register for a workshop, call 1-877-314-6997.

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and a main four piece main bathroom complete the main level. The developed basement features a huge recreation room, a full kitchenette, a bedroom, an office or den, a three piece bathroom and a laundry/utility. A large open patio leads to the well maintained back yard that is fully fenced. The yard has a stainless steel fire pit, as well as new trees, grass and sidewalks. You will like the detached oversized single garage with heating. Upgrades include all flooring, a re-stippled ceiling, sound proof insulation, cat 5 Internet wiring, suspended ceiling with LED lights, paint, fixtures, hot water tank and furnace, new baseboards, added vapour barrier, new appliances, downstairs cupboards,

new windows, stained fence, new gravel and landscaping. Ask about more upgrades. Be sure to view this family home at 6010-44 Avenue to fully appreciate the details. It is priced to sell at $336,900. An open house will be held on Thursday, Jan. 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. For a personal tour contact Tylor Keller or Cole Walker at: Central Agencies Inc. 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or Tylor 780-281-0016 cell Cole 780-679-5544 cell

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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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ATTRACTIVE, FLOOR PLAN ... w/ walkout family room, bsmt. kitchenette, oversized lot. 1500 sq. ft. split level, 5 bdrm., 2 full 4-pce. baths + 2-pce. and lge. laundry room. FP, covered porch, stone patio/sidewalks, 24’x28’ garage. See it today! CA0073838 Asking $329,500

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BEAUTIFUL QUALITY BUILT, CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOW! ... 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 STUNNING CUSTOM 2028 SQ. FT. 2-STOREY HOME … in Creekview subdivision! Awesome kitchen w/ lge. centre island, 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 BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW STYLE DUPLEX, OVERLOOKING PARK! T! built, EN EM Quality IR R R ET ... open plan, 9’ and PER FECT FO 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 STU N N I N G HOME! … 1910 sq. ft. 2-storey only steps away from park and walking trails. Bright DR, MF laundry. Great family home! Asking $459,900 CA0046346

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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! Now asking $485,000 CA0069013 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

1745 SQ. FT., 3-BDRM., 3 BATH, BONUS ROOM ... Open concept living, MF laundry, coffered dinette ceiling, WI pantry, 5-pce. en suite w/corner tub, separate shower, infloor htg., WI closet. Still time to choose your finishes! Asking $409,900 CA0065777 WALKOUT BSMT. ... w/ gorgeous north valley views – 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 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 EXC. CONDO – OVERLOOKING JUBILEE PARK … you’ll love the park views, location! Close to walking trails, E! IC NEW PR city centre. 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 $309,000 CA0071451 1745 SQ. FT. 2-STOREY … 3 bdrm., 3 baths, bonus room, 5-pce. en suite, MF laundry plus much more! Asking $444,900 CA0046348 EXC. RENO’D MOVE-I N READY BUNGALOW … lo! cated in a wonED UC ED R derful neighbourhood, close to schools, rec centre. 4-bdrm., 2 baths, clean home will impress you – open, bright floor plan, new flooring throughout, along w/many more features, upgrades you must see! Outside very well maintained, lge. patio, fully fenced, newly planted trees, new grass, sidewalks, SS fire pit and much more! CA0074382 Asking $336,900 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 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 BR AND NEW FLOORPLAN! ... 2,297 sq. ft. twostorey. Large foyer, flex room, open concept, great kitchen, bonus room, master w/5 pc. en suite and 10’x11’ study. Impressive! See for yourself! Asking $477,900 CA0051293

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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 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 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 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

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

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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

OWN YOUR FIRST HOME! ... 3-bdrm., 4-pce. bath, 2-storey in West Park Court. Lovely kitchen incl. 4 appl., corner pantry, movable island. recent upgrades to MF incl. laminate flooring, fresh paint and trim work. Bsmt. w/laundry, RI plumbing for future dev. Lge. deck, nicely fenced yard. You’ll love it – home ownership awaits! Ask $269,900 CA0074419 GORGEOUS, B R I G H T 2-BDRM. CONDO ... Overlooking Jubilee Park! Just steps away from Mirror R EDUCED ! 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. CA0074155 Asking $257,000 WELL CARED FOR HALF DUPLEX IN CREEKVIEW! ... Awesome location, great open concept floor plan w/lovely ! ED UC oak kitchen, ICE R ED eating bar, PR 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! CA0072191 Now asking $246,400

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 ceilings. R EDUCED ! vaulted 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 $191,900 CA0073059 CENTR ALLY LOCATED BUNGALOW ... close to G ! Mirror Lake IN ST LI NEW trails! Tiled entry, lots of cabinet space in kitchen w/adjoining LR, 3 bdrm. upstairs. Bsmt. fin. w/lge. family room, gas FP, 4th bdrm. Seller has completed many upgrades. Hobby/workshop space adjoining home. terrific opportunity awaits on this beautiful tree-lined street! Asking $255,000 CA0074517

Brand New Bungalow Townhouse … One lvl. living at its finest. Open concept design, single garage, 2 bdrm., 4-pce. en suite, MF laundry and private deck! C A0067999 Asking $279,900

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G R E A T OPPORTUNITY! ... At just under 10 acres, this property is located just km off pvmt. Ideally set up for a horse lover, small cattle operation, hobby farm, or just enjoy country living the way it is. Some TLC will be needed! CA0075084 Asking $333,000

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 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 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

MULTI-FAMILY LOTS GREAT OPPORTUNITY! ... Bare lot bordering 48th Avenue and 46th Street in Camrose. Close to schools, downtown. Zoned DC. Asking $150,000 CA0004722 TOWNHOUSE LOT WITH 4 SEPARATE TITLES ... backing onto park! Excellent location! Asking $245,960 CA298468 2.5 ACRES ZONED R3 AND MULTI-FAMILY ... Exceptional west end location across from huge park and playground, by west end amenities. Lots of potential with re-division options. Call now! CA298482

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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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NEW EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY, AWESOME COUNTRY LIFESTYLE! … Close to Camrose on Hwy 26. Peaceful acreage setting. Spacious 3237 sq. ft. home w/country kitchen, LR, family rooms, games room, rec room, DR, MF laundry, 3 en suites, 5 bdrm. + more! Private treed yard, attached garage, htd. 24’x28’ workshop. Home reno’s to be completed by buyer. CA0073547 Asking $475,000

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NEW PR AMAZING COUNTRY LIFESTYLE! ... Wow! 1924 sq. ft. bungalow, 11.8 acres on pvmt. by Heisler. It’s perfect for the hobbyist, small business or recreational. Energy efficient built, beautiful country kitchen, spacious dinette, lovely LR, generous master, MF laundry. Walkout bsmt., huge family room, games area, kitchenette, storage and more! Htd. 24’x26’ att. garage, outbuildings. You’ll love the private setting, peaceful relaxing lifestyle! CA0068603 Now only $389,000

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A M LIFESTYLE – AWESOME AMAZING COUNTY 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 R EDUCED !

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! Now asking $115,000 CA0065274

COMMERCIAL

EXCLUSIVE AND RARE OPPORTUNITY ... to own a C1 zoned bldg. in G! NEW LISTIN highly sought after downtown area. Call today! CA0073183

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 EXCELLENT OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY! ... Great location, highway exposure! 1528 sq. ft. retail bldg. w/additional mezzanine. Imagine the possibilities. Possession Feb. 2016. Asking $379,000 CA0072329

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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

FARMS

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

We offer Multiple Listing Service Lyndsey Delwo Jillian Wideman-Lyon 780-781-8787 780-678-6117

Cole Walker 780-679-5544

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Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed 587-322-5511

WALKOUT BUNGALOWS Graham Wideman 780-679-8384

Matt Banack 780-608-9733

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Starting from $478,000

BUNGALOW • 1,236 sq. ft. • 2 bedrooms Asking $399,900 CA0073795

Energy efficient built, in-floor heating, MF laundry, RV parking and more! CALL FOR DETAILS!

780-672-4495

OUT OF TOWN

GREAT 1528 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW IN DUGGAN PARK! ... Spacious front entrance, stunning kitchen w/maple cabinets, under-cabinet lighting, tile backsplash + SS appl. Huge master w/2-pce. en suite, lge. family room, hardwood floors and pellet stove. Many reno’s done in prior years. Asking $309,900 CA0042283 EXCITING NEW M U LT I - L E V E L FLOOR PLAN FROM ZETSEN MASTER BUILDERS ... Lovely kitchen, vaulted ceilings, gas FP, master bedroom plus 5-pc. en suite on MF, spare bedrooms above garage. Call today! Asking $399,900 CA0046337

Call us for your free market evaluation!

Matthew Mayer 780-781-7088

Tylor Keller 780-281-0016

• Luxurious bungalow villas • Lock and leave lifestyle • Walkout basement • Backing onto park • Oversized garages

• New and exciting lifestyle • French Country and Provincial designs • Beautifully finished and well appointed • Quality and craftsmanship • Personalize, engage your creativity

A community where passion and creativity reside!