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Inside Who Can I Count On? Pages 12 and 13 Entertainment and Dining Guide Pages 15 and 16 Mother’s Day Suggestions Pages 17 to 23 On-The-Road and Auto Classifieds Pages 26 and 27 Obituaries Pages 28 and 29 Classifieds Pages 33 to 38
News Features Augustana starts low-rise student housing talks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Council reviews Culture Master Plan . . . 10 Finance Minister Ceci coming to Camrose . . . 15 Water account bylaw helps recover costs . . . 25
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Columns Reflections by Bonnie Hutchinson. . . 4
Real Estate Listings Hill Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Central Agencies Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40
Jenny Keohane tends to the row after row of hearty plants at Avonroy Gardens. The popular greenhouse is located five minutes north-east of Camrose.
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about low-rise student housing The Augustana Campus will be consulting with its neighbours and the City of Camrose over the coming months regarding new low-rise housing units on the university’s land east of the soccer field. “Augustana needs to increase the percentage of students who live on campus,” said Augustana dean Dr. Allen Berger in his report to the community at Augustana’s spring soiree April 26. “Currently we are at 50 per cent. My goal for now is relatively modest. It is to increase that percentage to 60 per cent and to do this by creating new housing options that will be attractive to senior students.” Augustana believes that in order to graduate engaged citizens and future leaders the campus needs to be a laboratory where students regularly interact across lines of difference, where they have opportunities to form meaningful friendships with a diverse set of peers, and where they learn to question the stereotypes and cultural assumptions they brought with them to university. “If you do an environmental scan of the best undergraduate liberal arts and science universities you will discover two things about the student bodies,” said Dean Berger. “First, that students primarily reside on cam-
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pus. Second, that the student body itself is richly diverse.” Wahohtowin Lodge The Wahkohtowin Lodge at Augustana was developed to enhance diversity by giving aboriginal students a place to meet with an advisor or an elder, as well as share with the larger community a rich array of programs that foster relationships, develop an understanding of first nations’ cultures, promote reconciliation and work together on the broader societal changes of racism, discrimination and inequality, and degradation of the land. “Wahkohtowin Lodge,” said Dean Berger, “is a place where diverse members of our community will come together, learn from one another, and develop relationships with one another.” Dean Berger is proud that Augustana, with an enrolment that is seven per cent aboriginal, leads all faculties in the University of Alberta, apart from the Faculty of Native Studies. “The presence of these students helps enrich the quality of the educational experience for all students,” he said. “It is a percentage that I hope we will continue to grow. Our ambition is also to grow.” New funding The Augustana Campus has received two years of seed funding from the Office of the Provost in
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Edmonton to help design and launch new certificate programs in reconciliation and decolonization. “One of these certificates will be embedded in the curriculum and available to students in all majors,” said Dean Berger. “The second, which will improve participation in a series of six workshops across an academic year, will be designed more broadly. First, we hope to attract both students and employees who will experience this learning journey together. As we gain our footing our hope is to expand the invitation to all of you, as this work is important not only on our campus but in the larger community as well.” Community support Augustana is grateful for the support it has received over the years from its friends in Camrose and area, as well as the University of Alberta and government. “All of us are blessed by the support this campus receives from the Camrose community, which recently, I am proud to report, was ranked the fifth most generous in Alberta,” said Dean Berger. “We also of course similarly benefit from the support of good friends throughout our surrounding region, in the executive suites on the North Campus of the University of Alberta, and within the provincial government.”
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CITY OF CAMROSE
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INFRASTRUCTURE
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM Maintaining and improving the infrastructure of the City is a constant challenge for the Engineering and Public Works Departments. The following roadway and utility projects are scheduled for construction this year, pending final funding arrangements. WATCH FOR THEM ... They’re all part of the continuous effort to improve the transportation and utility networks of the City. Your cooperation and caution around construction areas is appreciated.
Provincial Grants will provide approximately $2,065,000 in funding towards: • 47 Street Overlay (49 Ave. to 50 Ave.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000 • 68 St. Overlay (50 Ave. to CP Tracks) $170,000 • 50 Avenue Overlay (53 St. to 52 St.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140,000 • 39 Street Rehab (48 Ave. to 47A Ave.) . $35,000 • Camrose Drive Rehab (Parkview Drive to 39 St.) . . . . . . $890,000 • Grand Dr./50 Ave. Rehab (48 Ave. to 58 St.) $360,000 • 48 Avenue Overlay (39 St. to Hwy 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $260,000 • Mt. Pleasant Dr. Overlay (Parkview Dr. to 58 St.). $90,000 • 48 Ave. Intersection Rehab (66 St. to Mt. Pleasant Dr.) . . . $70,000
The following 2016 Construction Value is approximately $2,620,000 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT – 780-672-4428 or check our home page at www.camrose.ca for construction schedules and updates
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PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES will be held for the following Projects: 50 Avenue Overlay (53 Street to 52 Street) Mt. Pleasant Drive Overlay (Parkview Drive to 58 Street) Augustana Area Infrastructure Upgrades 47 Street Overlay (49 Ave. to 50 Ave.) Grand Drive/50 Avenue Rehab (48 Avenue to 58 Street) A notice will be sent to area residents advising of the time and locations of each Open House. As these projects are partially funded by the property owners through a local improvement bylaw, they will not proceed until completion of a public process which requires the support from the property owners.
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REFLECTIONS by Bonnie Hutchinson Bashaw Angels
Hearing about a project in our East Central Alberta Town of Bashaw has lifted my spirits. I’m guessing the project also lifted the spirits of the entire Bashaw community. The project Last October, Bashaw United Church people began talking about what they could do to engage people of all ages in a pre-Christmas project. They started with the theme of “random acts of kindness,” thinking of many people in Bashaw who do kind acts quietly behind the scenes. That led to the idea of the “Angels Among Us Challenge.” They challenged their community of 800 to perform at least 100 Random Acts of Angels in 40 days. With about two weeks preparation, the campaign launched on November 1. Throughout the campaign, the community was asked to report any Act of Angels they saw or received. Local businesses joined in, displaying angel cards and boxes that made it easy to report any good deed. On social media, participants tagged posts with hashtag #bashawangels. The church phone number was transformed into an Angel Hotline. When someone reported an “angel,” the person’s name was written on a wooden angel attached to a pole and “planted” in the church yard. The campaign culminated with Angel Fest, a multi-event community-wide celebration and fundraiser that included an Angel Fun Run and Walk, silent auction, musical production created and performed by local people, and other events. Results The church yard was filled with a forest of more than 100 angels on poles, each one representing a person known for acts of kindness. Many who posted “angels” were not members of the congregation – they were simply Bashaw citizens who appreciated other Bashaw citizens. During the campaign, as the number of posted angels grew, people stopped by frequently to read the names. A video shows how pumped up the community became. The fundraiser generated about $8,000 for the church’s Community Impact Fund. The community spirit enhanced by the project is immeasurable. A bigger story
The “Angels Among Us” story is inspiring in itself, but it’s part of a bigger story. It’s no secret that our rural communities are hurting. As farms become bigger and rural populations shrink, the tax base of counties, towns and villages also shrinks. Young people move away and don’t come back. That means fewer young families with school-age children. Schools consolidate. Provincially-funded rural health services have been “restructuring” (read: “downgrading”) since the mid-1990s. As the population decreases, local businesses are hard pressed to survive. With declining public and business services, communities are less appealing, even to loyal residents. With few exceptions, that’s been the East Central Alberta pattern for a few decades. Some municipalities have had a slight cushion because of oil and gas jobs in the region. As those jobs decline, the cushion is disappearing. Like other rural communities, Bashaw has been impacted by these forces of change. In 2012, a few Bashaw residents took part in a workshop that inspired them to think differently about their community. Informal leaders began to have different conversations. The Bashaw Angels project is an example of what can emerge from thinking of the whole community. In the past few years, some Bashaw people have noticed changes: When local organizations are planning a project, they’re more likely to think of involving others. Several projects have involved multiple organizations in support of a cause that is bigger than any of them. An upsurge in local theatre and musical events draws audiences from far beyond Bashaw. More younger people in their thirties and forties are stepping into leadership roles. A few Bashaw residents have created new businesses with an international customer base. I don’t believe there’s a “quick fix” to such complex challenges as declining rural communities. I also don’t think one community’s experience can necessarily be replicated in other communities, because no other community has the unique characteristics and personalities that make change possible. Still, the Bashaw Angels example and the bigger Bashaw story give me hope that our rural communities can replenish, building on new patterns and new opportunities. That will be good for all of us. ***
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You can certainly count my wife Doris and I as being against assisted end of life in any form. Doris says the whole debate “makes me ill.” I agree. We wonder where law makers get their authority to legislate end of life. Obviously they did not create life. They do not own life, nor therefore, are they empowered to end life. We believe also that there is a higher power involved. And so we believe that the mandate of the law is to protect and promote the sanctity of life, certainly not to end life. As to “end suffering,” we understand that there is a medication to control pain. We understand that to remove life support from
the terminally ill does not allow for a natural death. Respectfully submitted, Bernie and Doris Rostaing, Ohaton Life insurance
When buying life insurance we are instructed that, if a suicide occurs within the first two years of purchasing the policy, there will not be a pay out. But with the recent introduction of doctor assisted death “suicide,” and the acknowledgement of the life insurance companies willingness to pay out the insurance at any time, are we heading down a slippery slope? The increasing age of baby-boomers and mounting expense on the health system, which the millennials will be mainly responsible for may result in “transitioning” the non productive boomers with the MAID (medical assistance in dying) program. Since the elderly are a debit to society, why not cash in on the life insurance policies and help the economy? Two words...Very Scary! I am sure we all are reassured that such measures will never occur... until maybe a very debt ridden society sees a solution to their dilemma. Not getting a 10 per cent seniors’ discount! Ha! That’s the least of our worries. We will be closely
watching the pills administered to us instead. George Shostak, Camrose March for Life
On Thursday, May 12, the National March for Life will be held in Ottawa. Several provincial capitals, including Edmonton, will also held marches on the same day. Last year over 25,000 attended the march in Ottawa and about 3,100 marched in Edmonton. No Canadian media covered either event. The theme for this year’s march is “No Tax Money for Abortions.” Every year more than 13,000 abortions are performed in Alberta (www.arcc-cdac.ca) at an average cost of $800 each. Our provincial government “spends” over $10 million dollars of taxpayers’ money for this unnecessary medical procedure at a time when many Albertans do not have a family doctor. Others wait months for diagnostic tests or hip/ knee replacements, and the waiting list for urgent cancer treatment grows longer every day. Would you rather see our taxes spent on medically necessary health care? If so, write to Premier Notley, Health Minister Sarah Hoffman and MLA Bruce Hinkley at the Legislature Building, 10800-97 Avenue, Edmonton, T5K 2B6. Gail Schulte, Camrose
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Brenton Goossen has filed application RA16023 with the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) to obtain approval to construct a new 10,000 chicken layer confined feeding operation on NW 19-43-20 W4M in Camrose County. The application is to construct a new poultry barn (48 m x 23 m).
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Air Cadets raising funds for trip to Ottawa in the fall By Dan Jensen The 644 Camrose Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is making an appeal to the community for assistance with a trip to Ottawa. The squadron has been invited to be present at the National Remembrance Day ceremony this November and possibly participate in the official Remembrance Day
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Bawlf School hosting Ford test drive fundraiser By Murray Green
A Drive One 4UR School Event will be held at Bawlf School to raise funds for the Bawlf Education Support Team (BEST) on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ford Canada and Lamb Ford Sales have joined to offer test drives on different vehicles to help raise funds for future landscaping, a ball diamond, a beach volleyball court and a basketball court on the northeast side of the school grounds. The total cost of all the projects will be about $260,000. “The goal is to provide 300 free test drives to raise a total of $6,000. Ford donates $20 per test drive to a maximum of $6,000,” said Lamb Ford sales manager Brett Read, a third generation Bawlf School graduate. “In each vehicle we will have a Lamb Ford employee, but they are not there to sell vehicles. They are there to answer questions and assist with the test drives. We have had a good response from our employees.” When Read was in Grade 6 at the Bawlf School he helped raise funds for a new playground that is still on site. “When the new school was built there wasn’t any landscaping done, so when it is wet out children can get a little muddy,” said Read. Going for a test drive is a good way to meet employees at Lamb Ford that you may not talk to on a regular basis. “We are going to take 10 vehicles (a variety) to the school that day with the hope of having 30 test drives for each one, explained Lamb Ford general manager Pat Quinlan. “This is a great way to help the school raise funds as well as get a little exposure. There’s a set route that we will be using around
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Bawlf Education Support Team vice-president Shariss Piro is ready to slam dunk the Drive One 4UR School Event at Bawlf School, while Lamb Ford general manager Pat Quinlan, left, and sales manager Brett Read, right, present Bawlf School principal Tracy Beattie keys to take a test drive. Ford Canada and Lamb Ford are donating funds for each test drive to go towards landscaping, beach volleyball court, ball diamond and basketball court projects. You can enjoy a free test drive on May 14, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the school. A barbecue and face painting for children will also be part of the event.
the school and each test drive will take about five minutes.” Helping Bawlf School was a natural fit for Lamb Ford. “We have five or six employees who are from the Bawlf area, or have attended the school, so we saw this as a good opportunity to help a community in need,” said Quinlan.
“We are currently working on an outdoor project to finish the grounds. That includes future items such as the volleyball, basketball and ball diamond areas,” said BEST vicepresident Shariss Piro. “Part of the funds will go to a wheelchair accessible picnic table in honour of
Garrett Langille, who passed away this year.” Parents formed BEST to assist in funding things that are not provided by regular school budgets. “We assist with the cost of school supplies for those who can’t afford them and for field trips for students who couldn’t otherwise go,” said Piro.
In addition to the test drives, BEST will be holding a barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offering face painting to children. Funds generated at the barbecue will also go towards the projects. Bawlf will also have village-wide garage sales the same weekend.
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tance from NYC apprentice conductor Kathleen Allan. Swiss Canadian Michael Zaugg is known for his innovative programming and for the diverse, colourful sound of his choirs. He is artistic director and principal conductor of one of Canada’s foremost professional choirs, Pro Coro Canada, based in Edmonton. He has worked with many of Canada’s most prestigious choirs, is frequently a guest conductor and clinician, and has led workshops for provincial choral organizations from coast to coast. He was the first Swiss conductor to be accepted to the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, Sweden, in its highly regarded post-graduate diploma for professional choir conducting. Throughout this twoyear program, he worked weekly with singers of the world-renowned Swedish Radio Choir and also had
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industry. The hope is that the singers bring back these new skills to their home provinces and enrich their local choral communities, emerging as leaders and more highly skilled choral musicians. As each province and territory takes its turn to host the National Youth Choir and Podium (Choral Canada’s national choral conference), it will be many years before the NYC will be back in Alberta with a new complement of top singers. May 13 is your opportunity to hear this amazing ensemble and experience the best choristers and choral music Canada has to offer! For tickets and further information, contact the Augustana Fine Arts Office at 780-679-1532.
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Forty-one of Canada’s finest young choral singers, representing all 10 provinces and one territory, have been chosen to form the prestigious 2016 National Youth Choir of Canada (NYC), a program of Choral Canada. Every two years, singers between the ages of 18 and 25 are auditioned across the country to form this exceptional choir, bringing our nation to life through song. The choir unites on May 7 at the University of Alberta, Augustana Campus in Camrose for a week of challenging rehearsal and choral training, followed by an intensive week-long tour featuring several concerts and workshops across Alberta. The first concert takes place at Augustana campus on Friday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Faith and Life Chapel. The choir
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By Lori Larsen Sometimes it is difficult for young children to really show how much they appreciate those special adults in their lives, whether it be their mother, father, grandparents, aunts, uncles or others. The children of Camrose and District Pre-School were given an opportunity to do just that on April 26 during the annual Spring Tea held at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The special guests were chosen by the pre-schoolers and invited to attend and spend a few hours at the preschool participating in a host of fun activities. The event began with the adult guests sitting in a circle with their little charges standing in front of them. After a quick explanation from pre-school teacher Pat Walker about the agenda, the children introduced their special guests. This was followed by the performance of three delightful songs led by teachers Walker and Kelsey Miller. After the songs were over the children led their special guests to either a craft table where they sat together and created spring hats, the likes of which were covered in fluffy decorative balls, flowers, sparkles, ribbons and a host of other crafty decorations, or to the snack table, where together they prepared a sweet snack of strawberry shortcake. The pre-school classroom was buzzing with excitement as the children and guests worked side-by-side. The event is hosted by Camrose and District PreSchool to celebrate not only the new spring season but all that these special guests do to contribute to the growth and success of the childrens’ lives.
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Council reviews Arts and Culture Master Plan By Lori Larsen
Amidst the business and service within a community exists the deep roots of culture and the beauty of art, the combination of which defines its offerings. And Camrose is no exception. In presenting the Arts and Culture Master Plan to City council members during a Committee of Whole meeting April 18, artist, entrepreneur and consultant Lisa Borin Miller provided a thorough assessment of the vision for Camrose’s arts and culture. Determining the best plan for the direction of the City of Camrose’s arts and culture was put into the hands of city citizens, arts and culture providers, an ad hoc committee consisting of members from City council and Miller, resulting in the creation of the Arts and Culture Master Plan.
“It is intended to do a few things,” said Miller. “Build a strong sense of identity in the community, increase community awareness in arts and culture, and generate revenue.” Information on the Arts and Culture Master Plan was obtained through interviews and public response surveys from citizens as well as arts and culture providers. Information was also gathered during a public feedback evening. The survey asked respondents to describe in a word what culture meant to them. The most frequent responses were dance, creativity, visual arts, performing arts and community. “Arts in Camrose is inseparable from culture,” said Miller. “People are most connected to experiencing culture through the arts.” The plan identified challenges and opportunities,
including financial, budget, organization, outreach, audience, space, venues, downtown Camrose, university and transportation. Miller broke down these categories to further describe areas of concern and areas that already contribute to arts and culture in Camrose. “The respondents that are not engaging (in arts and culture) expressed that finances were a big part of why they are not participating more,” said Miller. “And subsidized or lower cost events is one of the recommendations to help people engage more frequently.” Miller suggested the City budget could be examined to obtain a clear and comprehensive picture of where and how the City supports arts and culture. “There was a significant group of people (respondents) who said they were not aware of how the City budget was
being spent,” commented Miller. “Another significant portion of people, 49 per cent, said it was inequitable. “The majority of people who filled out the survey wanted to see an increase in City funding to arts and culture.” Miller also indicated a need for reaching out to larger audiences and increasing engagement. “Part of what people wanted to see in terms of the vision for arts and culture is for Camrose to become a destination city,” she said. This may entail a better system for marketing and advertising arts and culture. In terms of organization, Miller indicated there was an identified need for arts and culture groups to work more cohesively and minimize miscommunication and misinformation, which might be accomplished by improv-
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ing overall collaboration, and establishing an overarching organizational group and better resources. While an improvement to space was identified as a challenge, the venues available in Camrose were seen as an asset. “Space refers more to space for creation, an art and culture hub that offers the potential for collaboration and an arts and culture district to connect patrons and public,” explained Miller. Downtown Camrose and the University of Alberta Augustana Campus were also viewed as assets to arts and culture. “The university is a huge asset because of the potential for sharing venues such as the performing arts centre,” said Miller, “but there are even more opportunities to utilize the resources in terms of the people.” Continued on page 11
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Letters to the Editor Flawed thinking Camrose City council is on the verge of making property owners 100 per cent responsible for the cost of water usage of their residential tenants. Boiled down, our elected officials are in effect saying that collectively they cannot trust renters of free-standing homes to pay for the water they are using. Councillor Max Lindstrand offers prevailing perspective with these words: “The question is who should really have the risk in this? We are suggesting we transfer the risk from the City to the landowner, and that’s probably where it belongs.” Huh? At the risk of being excessively sarcastic, should landlords also be responsible for the upfront costs of their renter’s other consumables: Their grocery bills? Or charges at the dry cleaner? What about their school or sports fees for their kids? Why not – with this kind of bizarre logic? Thank goodness that Epcor, Direct Energy, Atco Gas, Bell Mobility, Lynx and many other providers of service to tenants do not feel the need to bill non-users for the services they each provide. There is an additional compounding problem for rental property owners: Under AHS Housing Standards property owners must supply a continuous supply of water to tenants. In other words – we cannot request water shut-off (even if we are unable to collect City water charges back from a tenant)! So, what has precipitated this interesting council direction? It’s $144,000 in delinquent water accounts over the past “several” years. A lot of money. Way too high and charges that should not be the responsibility of taxpayers. So, would it not be prudent to have the right department/ personnel improve their skills at collecting or not extending credit in the first place? While there will inevitably always be some write-offs required – the normal cost of doing business, it would be my perspective that someone at the City may have been relatively incompetent if taxpayers are faced with this level of delinquency. Solutions from my perspective, rather than billing me for my various tenant’s water usage:
A larger deposit when anyone opens a water account with the City. Let’s say $400. If an account becomes overdue, the City would be authorized to draw down the deposit. As soon as money runs out – the water gets shut off. The water comes back on when the deposit is replenished to the original amount. If a $400 cash deposit is too lofty or not palatable, arrange for a credit card hold. Hotels/motels do this daily as a normal course of business. Direct withdrawal consent from bank or credit card accounts. No money – no water. I can’t eat at a restaurant if I don’t have the money. I can’t gas up my car if I don’t have the money. Water bills can and should work the same way. Use the current billing system if you wish, but be far more responsive when accounts are unpaid. Shut the water off. Make a call. Get a credit card number to cover the account. Tough love, in other words. If you can’t pay – you can’t use. Isn’t that real life? Arrange for a cosigner on water accounts. That might be a landlord. Maybe it will be a family member. A friend. This system works for banks in terms of lending. If a renter cannot find someone who believes in him or her, for their water usage, maybe the City should not be a willing partner, either. Some people may, in fact, not be ready to live or survive out on their own… City council – you are taking an easy way out by choosing to transfer water bills into property owner’s names. You did the same when you chose to make property owners be accountable for renter’s/ tenant excess garbage tag fees after move-outs. Any of the suggestions above should also be adopted so that tenant garbage charges are not property owners’ problem going forward, as well. I submit to you a hypothetical situation that I and other rental property owners could face.... Bearing in mind that I as a property owner cannot control water usage of a tenant, imagine this situation: I evict a tenant. The tenant knowing full well that the water charges are the property owner’s responsibility rather than his or hers
decides to “get even” with me for evicting him (for non-payment of rent). So for the next 30 days around the clock he leaves every tap on full in the home. He also waters the lawn 24-7. Ultimately, I get the bill for all water used. Far-fetched? After renting property for 30 years- trust me – this is a highly probable scenario. Fellow landlords: if you agree with me, contact Council members and help put a stop to the next reading of this proposal. City council members. Please re-think this game-changing policy change. Admit that the City has not done a good job of managing accounts in the past or assessing credit worthiness. Resist the route of passing the buck, or in this case the bill. Ron Pilger, Camrose Racing pigeons I am in favour of allowing residents of Camrose to keep pigeons (fancy or racing). In 1997, I started keeping pigeons in Camrose and had them until 2007. During this time I had anywhere between 40 to 60 birds. I trained them most mornings during racing season and raced them on weekends with the Central Alberta Racing Pigeon Club. During the winter months they were never let out. There was a small aviary attached to the loft and people walking down the lane would stop and watch the birds. I also noticed the handivan on more than one occasion stop to see the birds. I did not receive any complaints from neighbours. I must confess, though, that when the young birds take their first flight things can get a little unpredictable. I had a neighbour from across the lane bring one of my young birds back to me that had fallen down their chimney. They told me their young daughter had come running into the kitchen saying “Mommy, Mommy there’s a chicken in the fireplace.” I think the City should look at the by-laws of other cities before making any decision on this. Birds are birds. If the City keeps swans why can’t one keep pigeons? The Queen does (YouTube – The Queen’s Wings). Pat Spelliscy, Camrose
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Alberta well-situated for carbon fibre production By Dan Jensen
Camrose resident Deanne Morrow feels it is time to start looking at other uses for Alberta’s rich oil and gas reserves. “As far as I am concerned our oil industry in Alberta has changed forever,” said Morrow, who was guest speaker at a Rotary dinner at the Best Western Plus Camrose Resort Casino April 11. “It is not going to be the same so let’s get over it and get on with discovering the next thing we can do.” Morrow and her husband, Anthony Hladun, have made application to Cenovus Energy for technological support in developing carbon fibre technologies, and are seeking funding from Alberta Innovates Technology Futures to study the feasibility of a carbon fibre processing facility. They will also be preparing summaries for Premier Rachel Notley and Alberta MLAs to let them know that carbon fibre production is something they should be considering. “There are new applications daily for carbon fibre world wide,” said Morrow, who taught technical communication and public speaking at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Engineering and was a director of the university’s software engineering management program. “It is the most exciting thing I have ever been involved with. Every day you look on the computer and there is something new happening in the (carbon fibre) world.” Carbon fibre is produced in relatively limited quantities via pitch based and polyacrylonitrile (PAN) manufacturing processes. “The cost of making carbon fibre out of polyacrylonitrile is very high but pitch-based carbon fibre is cheaper and that is what we have,” said Morrow. “Alberta has pitch (bitumin) and Alberta has energy to turn that pitch into carbon fibre.” Morrow and Hladun have been in conversation with the University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI), which has a multimillion dollar lab designed specifically to spin pitch into carbon fibre. “The lab does experiments so you can test various (spinning) methods so you can get the best carbon fibre for whatever you are putting in the front end,” said Morrow. “The director of UTSI wants to work with Albertans. He thinks this is very exciting.” The use of carbon fibre has increased rapidly over the years to the extent that total production capacity does not meet the demand. Montreal-based Texonic
Anthony Hladun and Deanne Morrow, centre, met recently with Margot Begin, left, executive director of the Battle River Alliance for Economic Development and Matt Cornall, right, technology development advisor for Alberta Innovates.
The sprayer with 150 foot carbon fibre boom reduces soil compaction because of its light weight.
More professional hockey players are using carbon fibre hockey sticks.
spins a large number of technical fibres shipped in from the United States, while Canadian aeronautical companies use carbon fibre to build airplanes or airplane parts. Pratt and Whitney has just developed a new turbo fan engine, half of which is built from carbon fibre, and Sea Winds
Catamarans uses carbon fibre for the production of its boats. “All these people need carbon fibre,” said Morrow. “They are importing it from around the world because we don’t have it here. No one in Canada is spinning carbon fibre.” Morrow noted that the
Alberta Research Council started spinning carbon fibre from Alberta bitumin in its lab in the 1990s but stopped because of the money that was coming from oil and gas. She said that in order to get the carbon fibre industry going again, research needs to be done to determine the type of bitumin that was used, the precise process that was used to produce the carbon fibre, and the quality of the final product. “Once you revisit the research you need to come up with a pitch spinning lab in order to test the process. You need a place where you can spin the pitch so you can clarify the best processes to use today. After that you need a pilot plant so you can produce enough carbon fibre to see if there is a market for it, because carbon fibres differ depending on the processes and feedstock that are used.” If it is determined that a market does exist, the next step would be to build a commercial facility. “This is where the big money comes in,” said Morrow. It could be a multi million dollar commercial facility that is a Crown corporation or a private public partnership.” While PAN-based carbon fibre is the most common, it is more expensive to manufacture and therefore limited to high end applications (used primarily by aerospace and sporting equipment industries). Pitch fibres, on the other hand, may offer designers a different profile. They are easily customized to meet specific applications and often have a higher modulus, or stiffness than conventional PAN fibres. They are intrinsically more pure electrochemically, and have higher ionic intercalation.
Mesophase pitch fibres may also possess higher thermal and electrical conductivity, and different friction properties. More details will not be known until more testing is done. “Carbon fibre is half the weight of aluminum, it is five times stronger than steel, and it has very high shock absorption,” said Morrow. “It is flexible when you need it to be, will not rust or corrode ever and it is largely chemical resistant.” Morrow presented slides showing that the frame of the new BMW i3 car, which is made of carbon fibre, is light enough that it can be lifted by two persons, and that the half of the materials in the Boeing 787 airplane are made from carbon fibre composites. Another slide pictured Yo Yo Ma with his cello that is made almost completely from carbon fibre. “The joy of carbon fibre instruments for musicians is that they never go out of tune,” said Morrow. “You don’t have to worry about storage; it doesn’t matter if it is wet or dry, it (the instrument) is always going to sound the same and apparently the sound is crystal clear.” Morrow said ninety per cent of paralympic athletes use carbon fibre prosthetics. “The feet (prosthetics) they use are called cheetah PAWS and they store energy. When you step down on them it is like stepping on a trampoline. They have give and when you take off you actually leap and jump higher than people with ordinary feet.” Carbon fibre is being used more and more in the construction process to strengthen structures and buildings. “If you want to make bridges strong enough to last 100 years like you have to in Britain, you can augment the structure with carbon fibre,” said Morrow. “If you want to repair aging structures like bridges without having to tear them down and replace them you can use carbon fibre cables and patches. It is light and it is fast compared to tearing down and rebuilding a bridge.” The new technology even has applications in farming. “The John Deere sprayer with 150 foot carbon fibre boom is so light that you don’t get the soil compaction you get with an ordinary sprayer,” said Morrow. “And the boom is absolutely chemical resistant, so it doesn’t matter what you spray through there. It never plugs the boom.” Morrow said there are new applications for carbon fibre every day.
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Finance Minister Ceci coming to Camrose By Lori Larsen The Camrose Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci at its May 11 general luncheon meeting. The meeting will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bailey Theatre. Anyone is welcome to attend, but must RSVP by noon on May 6, to admina@camrosechamber.ca. Attendees will be given an opportunity to hear Ceci speak on the recently released Alberta budget, as well as participate in open discussion during a question period. Ceci served as a City of Calgary alderman for 15 years in the position of vicechair of the finance committee and chair of Community Protective Services. In 2005, he was selected by peers to be the representative for Calgary to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), where he was elected chair of the Standing Committee on Social Economic Development and vice-chair of the International Committee of the FCM. Ceci hung up his municipal politics hat and in 2010 joined Calgary-based Momentum as manager of public policy. In 2015, he was elected to be the CalgaryFort representative to the Legislative Assembly, later being appointed the president of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance. Last year Alberta Chamber of Commerce (ACC) introduced a scorecard for the Alberta Budget in order to help illustrate the Province’s commitment in listening to job creators in Alberta. To view the 2016-17 Alberta Budget ACC Scorecard go to https://chambermaster.blob.core. windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/ chambers/2087/CMS/Advocacy_Submissions_and_Responses/2016_Budget_Checklist_-_v5.pdf.
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Teens in Camrose and surrounding area can celebrate graduating from high school with friends at the City Lights Church (4920-48 Street). “To my knowledge, we haven’t had a dry grad event like this in Camrose. We wanted to plan a celebration with a fun night to remember the special occasion,” said associate Pastor Bryan Darnell. “We are hoping for about 150 people, so it will be fun and a good opportunity to meet other people. We are promoting health and safety.” A similar event around Christmas time brought together about 150 youth. The Dry Grad Party is planned for Saturday, May 14, from 6:30 p.m. to midnight with bubble ball, hot tubs, laser tag, bumper balls, floor hockey, big screen x-box, dirty dodgeball, movies, pool tables, foosball and a fire pit. “This is a night of celebrating our graduating class. There will be endless amounts of food and loads of activities. This is one party you don’t want
to miss,” said Pastor Clayton Milgate. “It is an alternative to safe grad.” Door prizes could be won by graduating Grade 12 students, regardless of which school they attend. “This is a community event, not a church event. We want students from any school that doesn’t have a dry grad to join us. It doesn’t matter if they are from Bawlf or Wetaskiwin, we want everyone to feel welcome to join us,” added Milgate. “We are getting support from community members such as Camrose and District Neighbor Aid, Century Meadows Baptist Church and various businesses,” said Darnell. Teens from Grade 9 to 12 are welcome to register by May 13 by emailing citylights church@hotmail.com or by calling 780-672-4261. Students will be asked to have a parent or legal guardian sign a waiver. You can print one from citylightscamrose.com in advance. There is a charge for joining the Dry Grad Party.
Rose City Roots Music Society will end the concert series season with two great shows at the Bailey Theatre on May 6 and 7. The Steel Wheels are returning to Camrose by popular demand on Friday at 8 p.m. In the beginning, the Steel Wheels were four young men who happened to cross paths at a formative moment in each of their lives, reveling in the shared experience of plucking acoustic instruments and blending their voices. The Steel Wheels have captured audiences across the country with their heady brew of original soulful mountain music and their deep commitment to roots and community. Based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, this dynamic fourpiece string band marries old-time musical traditions with their own innovative sound and lifestyle, generating a truly magnetic revival. What sets this band apart from many groups is the combination stellar instrumentals, the strong lead vocals of Trent Wagler, and strong harmonies. Eric Brubaker plays fiddle, Jay Lapp mandolin and Brian Dicke bass. Ginger St. James Then on Saturday, Ginger St. James, with her sultry and powerful voice, takes the stage at the Bailey. She blends country, rock n’ roll and blues to pack a lot of entertainment into her five-foot frame. Following the tradition of country songbirds like Loretta Lynn, St. James writes and sings music from real experience – growing up on the family farm, being broke, having fun, and revealing love gone wrong. St. James began writing tongue-in-cheek songs that were entertaining lyrically, visually and musically. Focusing on singing and learning guitar licks, she eventually moved to Toronto from Hamilton to break into the local roots music scene. Then she was contacted by guitarist Snowheel Slim, who became her songwriting partner and band leader. Classic Rock Magazine featured one of her songs, “Please Mister Driver,” on its 2012 Young, Gifted and Blues compilation. Hamilton’s View Magazine named her best female artist for four consecutive years. In 2015, she released the debut fulllength album, Diesel & Peas. Her show also begins at 8 p.m. Tickets for both shows are available online at www.baileytheatre.com or at the Bailey Theatre Box Office.
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By Lori Larsen Homemade heart shaped pancakes, flowers picked from the yard, macaroni covered construction paper bearing misspelled words – all treasures mothers around the world have been delighted to receive on that once a year special day known as Mother’s Day. But what else do mothers want? Julie Rondeau, mother of two very active yet polar opposite boys, three-year-old Tristan and five-year-old Oliver, expressed her take on what a busy mom would really appreciate on Mother’s Day. “I would like time to just enjoy and not have to do house work or yard work,” said Julie. “Just enjoy the day with the boys and my husband.” Surveys have shown what moms really want more often than not can not be bought in any store. First and foremost, they want to be recognized. Mother’s Day should be the one day of the year that children don’t forget to show their appreciation. Moms also want quality time with their family, especially if their children are grown. Time to just hang out and reconnect. Continued on page 18
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What Mothers wish for Continued from page 17 Moms want a day off from the everyday normal routine of cooking, cleaning and tending to the needs of children. What parent doesn’t need that once in a while? “I would love a nice fancy home cooked meal,” added Julie, smiling at husband Rob. “And not always having to go out for dinner with the boys, because they tend to run around.” “Or even just a night out without the boys. I know the reason I am a mother is because of them, but sometimes you need that break from them too.” Moms want quality alone time. Time to read that book that has been sitting on the shelf for months, time to talk on the phone to a friend without constant interruptions, or time to just lay back and take a nap without having to worry about what is or isn’t getting done. “I would also like to not
have to work that day,” said Julie. Julie is not alone in that sentiment. One of the top five wishes of mothers surveyed (that would be working) is that they would like Mother’s Day off. A survey conducted by RetailMeNot.ca reported that people will still purchase gifts such as jewelry, spa services, flowers, gift cards, tickets for shows or events and, of course, cards. Items that are not necessarily needed but wanted. When Rob suggested diamonds to Julie her response was quick. “I’m really not a jewelry person, take me to Mexico instead.” Being a mother holds different meanings for every mother but behind each one is a huge sense of responsibility. “To me being a mother means trying to be the best example for my children as I
can, so they can grow up to be good young men,” said Julie. But mothering (parenting) is not without its challenges. “Finding that work life balance with today’s society is huge,” admitted Julie. “Understanding the needs of my boys versus the needs of myself, as a woman. “Their needs are different than that of a girl. Not only that, the fact that both of them are so different means their individual needs are also very different. So trying to figure out how to raise them best for each of their specific needs is a challenge.” That became apparent when observing the two boys. Oliver appeared a little more passive as he studied the plastic bugs he had spread over the table, while Tristan tended to be more like a bug on a hot griddle, constantly on the go. Continued on page 19
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“Oliver seemed so easy,” remarked Julie. “Then Tristan came along and that was a completely different story. He just learns and does things differently so I have to learn how to deal with his needs because he is not the same child as Oliver.” Any mother (parent) who have raised more than one child will totally understand that there is no instruction book – it is a new process every day. Mothering really can be defined as the oldest profession in the world. Mothers of
the past, present and future are one of the most vital components of a child’s life. When asked what lesson Julie’s mom passed on to her Julie replied, “It is not so much a lesson but that she was always there and willing to do anything she could to help us succeed in life. She showed me how to be good mom by just being there and being available.” And for that mothers truly do deserve what they really want – recognition, quality time with family, and maybe just one day where the load is lifted a bit.
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years from purchase. Those might be your safest bet. Verify a business. Although Mom may love a cute boutique that just opened, verify the business before buying a gift card from it. An unpredictable economy has made it even harder for new businesses to succeed, and you don’t want Mom to be stuck with a worthless gift card should the new business not thrive. If she really likes a particular new business, take her on a shopping spree at the store instead. Skip the chocolate overload. Flowers and chocolates are traditional Mother’s Day gifts. However, calorie-conscious women may not want to be faced with the temptation of a warehouse-sized box of chocolate treats. If Mom truly loves chocolate, treat her to a gourmet piece or two, but don’t make that your main gift. Avoid “final sale” items. It can be tempting to peruse the deep-discount rack at
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Rotary names McHugh, Ford, Paul Harris Fellows By Dan Jensen
Eileen McHugh and Alan Ford were named Honorary Paul Harris Fellows at a Rotary Club of Camrose dinner meeting April 11 for their outstanding contributions to the community through involvement and good citizenship. McHugh and Ford believe in the Golden Rule that people should do unto others what they would like to be done unto themselves. McHugh is a 50-year Camrosian who was diagnosed with polio when she was just one year old. She walked on the tips of her toes from age three to age eight, when she underwent several operations and reconstructive surgeries that allowed her to walk properly. Her dad would take her to all her operations, while her mother would stay home and be a caregiver. McHugh eventually became a stay-at-home mom for her daughter, who she showered with love. “At that time she found joy and fulfillment in philanthropy by giving of herself as a volunteer babysitter,” said Rotary Club of Camrose Rotary Foundation committee chair Roy Wallace. “Back then she would help families struggling with the cost of day care.” McHugh currently resides at Bethany Meadows, where she is seen as a beacon of light by everyone she meets. “She is always smiling, always positive and always concerned,” said Wallace, who is a registered nurse at Bethany Meadows. “Whenever a new resident is admitted to the unit Eileen
Roy Wallace presented a certificate to Eileen McHugh recognizing her as a Paul Harris Fellow.
is that person’s first friend and immediately becomes an advocate. “When I was transferred to DSL Eileen was my first friend and became an advocate for me. When my dear co-workers would say ‘I don’t know about that Roy, he is too slow,’ Eileen would say ‘be patient, give him some time, he will get faster.’” McHugh has been described as having the heart of a comforter. “Whenever a patient became palliative you didn’t have to ask where Eileen was when you couldn’t find her to give her medication,” said Wallace. “She would always be sitting quietly in that resident’s room at bedside.” Wallace experienced McHugh’s caring first hand when his father died. “For about a week and a half until I could buy a ticket to go back to Jamai-
ca I got two to three hugs from Eileen per shift,” said Wallace. “She clearly shows that no matter what your situation or circumstance, you can be a positive force wherever you go.” Ford was a member of the Munsch a Bunch of Miles bike team which, over the four years it was together, cycled from Camrose to Winnipeg, Prince Rupert to Camrose, Winnipeg to Camrose, and Camrose to the Peace Region and back again, all the while raising funds for and awareness of the importance of early childhood literacy. “In the four years we rode together in the Munsch a Bunch of Miles for Literacy we rode over 5,400 kilometres,” said Rotarian David Samm. “We talked to over 3,000 school children and parents and teachers, and our efforts raised $30,000 to $40,000 for an early child-
Alan Ford received a Paul Harris Fellow certificate from Rotarian David Samm.
hood literacy program in Camrose called Books for Babies, which gives a book bag and a book to an expectant family.” After other members of the team decided to stop riding, Ford continued his literacy fundraising efforts with the Tour of Alberta ride that is held every summer. Samm said a highlight of the Munsch a Bunch of Miles for Literacy trips was the opportunity to read to students at schools along the way. “Ruth Ford, Alan’s wife, would put together a program for us. She had early childhood experience so we were rock stars. We had the right literature and we were telling the right stories.” The idea for the rides started during a coffee time at the former Merchants Coffee and Tea in Camrose.
“I was having coffee with him one morning and he was bemoaning the fact that his daughter was moving away from Camrose,” said Samm. “He didn’t know who he was going to do long distance rides with. Had I been quiet and not said a word I wouldn’t be honouring Alan tonight, but instead I said, ‘Oh, I will ride with you.’ When I said we should go to Winnipeg he suggested that we do something different every day.” Samm said the work Alan has done speaks highly of the Rotary Foundation’s focus on education and literacy. McHugh and Ford each received a certificate signed by the president of Rotary International and the chairman of the trustees of the Rotary Foundation, as well as a lapel pin and a medallion.
Stelmach appointed chair of Covenant Health By Dan Jensen
The board of Covenant Health has announced the selection of former Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach as its new board chair. He replaces outgoing chair John Brennan. “Catholic Health services are very dear to me simply because of how the Sisters became such a welcoming and very integral part of my life at a critical moment,” said Stelmach in an article posted on the Covenant Health website. “In Grade 1, I had a serious incident on a playground slide where I had a double fracture of my femur where the bone almost sticks out from the skin. In the hospital, they put my leg in a brace with tape on either side, moved me into a sixperson ward and that was a place I occupied for two months and then I stayed a while longer in a body cast. The Sisters took it upon themselves to teach
me to read, speak English, teach arithmetic and they assigned responsibilities to different patients in the ward – one patient read with me, one fellow taught math to me. The Sisters did this solely on their volunteer time.” Stelmach believes Covenant Health played an integral role in putting the fabric of health care together in Alberta. “We can expand and support government today – not only in acute care and continuing care, but in mental health too,” he said. Stelmach also believes that in today’s world, people are looking for more from a health care provider than just medicine or treatment. “My personal observation is that, in the face of a catastrophic event, a serious illness, an accident or a premature death in the family, people seek so
much emotional support,” he said. “As a faith based organization, Covenant Health is able to help heal the whole person – mind, body and soul. It’s our culture, we grew up with it – that’s the Sisters’ legacy.” Stelmach is adamant that government needs partners like Covenant Health and others to ensure the long term sustainability of our system. “I am always convinced that, while government sets direction, they do need partners to help,” he said. “Government can’t do it alone and will never be able to do it alone. The story of Catholic healthcare is a story of faith, courage, compassion and astute leadership. It’s not a story of religion or politics.” Stelmach said in the article he cares deeply about the history and values the Sisters have. “I don’t know how
I would have fared if I didn’t have them – I was and am forever grateful.” Stelmach was sworn in as Alberta’s 13th premier on Dec. 14, 2006. On March 3, 2008, he led the Progressive Conservatives to their 10th consecutive victory since 1971 and the second largest majority of the party, winning 72 out of 83 seats. In order to improve equitable access and coordinated policies, programs and standards, a provincial governance board replaced the nine regional health authority boards, the Alberta Cancer Board, the Alberta Mental Health Board, and Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission. On Jan. 1, 2009, health care premiums were eliminated for all Albertans. He was instrumental in creating the faith-based sector’s master agreement with government, and he helped navigate various
agreements and legislation as Catholic health care made the transition from the Sisters’ leadership to the current structure. “He will make a great contribution to Covenant Health,” said CEA president Deon Wilner. “His personal ethics and ability to handle complex issues will enable Covenant Health to move forward and achieve the goals they have set. Stelmach will lead their team to get the job done.” Wilner said Stelmach has always been a strong believer in the need for government and public organizations to conduct their affairs with the greater public interest in mind. The Covenant Health board oversees hospitals and care centres in Camrose (St. Mary’s), Banff, Bonnyville, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
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Bylaw would help City recover costs By Lori Larsen City council members heard a report at its April 4 Committee of the Whole meeting on a proposed bylaw that would allow water accounts for rental properties to be transferred to the name of the landlord when tenancy changes. City director of accounting and assessment Darren Lockhart explained the reasoning behind the bylaw. “There is a continual struggle in the utility area,” said Lockhart. “Where a tenant landlord situation occurs, we seem to have a lot of difficulty collecting outstanding bills from tenants,” said Lockhart. “In this situation, the municipality has no recourse, except collections.” When a water account is in the name of the actual property owner(s), the City has recourse through the Municipal Government Act to collect any outstanding balances by transfer to the owner’s property taxes. The number of delinquent accounts has been increasing to the point where the water arrears on collectable accounts (accumulated over a number of years) is sitting at about $144,000. “This will help you see the magnitude and seriousness of the situation that has taken place,” said Lockhart. “If a tenant walks away from an account, we do our very best to make sure there is not another account open until the arrears are dealt with. We catch a lot of them, but I can’t say we catch them all.” Mayor Norm Mayer said the main thrust of the bylaw is basically to put the billing in the name of the landlord as opposed to the tenant to try and overcome, or at least alleviate, the financial inability to collect some $144,000 which gets tagged on everybody. “It won’t be a popular move in some instances.” Councillor Agnes Hoveland questioned whether or not there was precedent in this area set by other municipalities. “I did speak to one other municipality that has taken this approach,” replied Lockhart. “And they said their arrears, uncollectable accounts pretty much ceased to exist.” Councillor PJ Stasko described for confirmation his understanding of the proposed bylaw. “The process would remain as is right now but once the (present) tenant vacates the property then the new tenant would click in and the bill would be going directly to (person) on title,” he said. Lockhart confirmed and indicated the City would not force everyone to make the change. He added that existing accounts (that have the tenant responsible for the water bill) would be grandfathered until a change in the tenant(s). “The question is who should really have the risk in this?” commented councillor Max Lindstrand. “We are suggesting we transfer the risk from the City to the landowner, and that’s probably where it belongs. “To clarify, under the new process, the water billing would go directly to the landlord who would then have to collect from the tenant.” Council gave first reading to the proposed bylaw at its regular meeting on April 18.
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The 2016 Ford Explorer at Lamb Ford Sales offers even more smart technology, a new 2.3 litre EcoBoost engine and an all-new Platinum series. "It's going to lead the way in innovation, performance and fun," said Lamb Ford Sales sales manager Brett Read. Strong performance
The 2.3 litre EcoBoost, available on the base, XLT and Limited series, delivers at least 270 horsepower and at least 300 lb.-ft. of torque. It improves highway passing times ten per cent at speeds between 100 and 110 km/h. The 2.3 litre EcoBoost benefits from technology that makes it more efficient and optimizes performance. It employs an active oil control system to optimize pressure when less fluid is needed. An active waste gate controls boost more precisely during light load operation to help save fuel. A higher compression ratio results in more efficient fuel combustion. The standard 3.5 litre V6 engine for base, XLT and Limited models offers an estimated 290 horsepower and an estimated 255 lb.ft. of torque, and is paired with a six-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission. Explorer Sport and the Platinum edition get a
standard 3.5 litre EcoBoost V6 with an estimated 365 horsepower and an estimated 350 lb.-ft. of torque – also mated with a six-speed SelectShift Automatic. Four-wheel drive
Intelligent four-wheel drive continuously monitors wheel speed, throttle position and steering wheel angle to determine vehicle conditions and driver intent. The system then determines the optimal amount of front and rear torque for the given conditions to prevent slip from even occurring, which helps keep the vehicle sure-footed on virtually any terrain. In sand, grass or gravel mode, the antilock braking system changes its pulse rate, which allows material to build up in the front of the wheels, acting as a doorstop of sorts to help slow momentum. A newly refined, intelligent four-wheel drive gauge display shows power being distributed to the rear wheels under all conditions – from heavy fourwheel drive system usage to when the system is not transmitting power at all – for improved efficiency. For added convenience, the Terrain Management System automatically defaults to normal mode whenever the vehicle is started to ensure it is ready
for normal driving conditions. Using a dial located on the centre console, you can shift on the fly, selecting one of four terrain management modes – normal, snow, sand or mud – to set how the engine, transmission, brakes and front-wheel drive system will operate. A fifth setting is for navigating hills. Technologies
The 2016 Ford Explorer offers more technologies than previous models – features that enhance the driving experience. Both front and rear cameras have wide-angle lenses and come equipped with a washer, an industry first. Ultrasonic sensors and electric power assisted steering help drivers with parallel and perpendicular parking maneuvers. The system controls the steering wheel while the driver operates the accelerator and brake pedals and shifts the vehicle into gear. The hands-free liftgate means you only need to kick your leg below the centre of the rear bumper to unlock and raise the liftgate. Active grille shutters close at highway speeds to reduce drag and open at low speeds to deliver air flow to cool the powertrain. Standard air curtains create a high pressure
region of air that impacts the outer surface of the wheels and tires. The result is air flow held close to the vehicle body, minimizing drag. Adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support uses radar to detect moving vehicles directly ahead and changes the cruising speed if necessary. The lane keeping system automatically detects left- and right-hand road lane markings using the front camera system. A vibration in the steering wheel alerts the driver if the vehicle begins to drift out of the lane. The system can also provide steering torque to help guide the vehicle back into the lane if needed. The Blind Spot Information System uses radar to trigger a warning when another motorist is in the driver's blind spot. Auto high beams use windshield mounted cameras to automatically switch between high beam and low beam settings when oncoming traffic is detected. Inflatable rear safety belts deploy an airbag over the torso and shoulder of an outboard passenger to help distribute crash forces over up to five times more area than a traditional safety belt. Spreading forces over a larger area helps reduce pressure on a passenger's
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The 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum incorporates brushed aluminum and satin-finished ash wood in multi-piece appliques on all door panels and the instrument panel. The woodtrimmed leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel includes unique stitching that matches the stitching used throughout the interior. The Explorer Platinum is the first Ford vehicle to get the all-new 500-watt Sony Audio System with Live Acoustics and Clear Phase technology. Clear Phase eliminates sound disperson throughout the vehicle so the music occupants hear is precisely pinpointed, just as the artist intended. For the exterior, signature lighting surrounds the LED headlamps, giving Explorer Platinum a continuous glow. Other features include a standard dualpanel moonroof, premium silver painted front and rear skid plate elements, and 20-inch wheels with bright machine face and tarnished dark painted pockets. You can see the 2016 Ford Explorer when you visit Lamb Ford Sales at 377148 Avenue, Camrose. Phone 780-672-2411 and ask for one of the friendly sales representatives.
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Battle River Community Foundation board member Marshall Wideman is shown presenting a cheque for $14,000 to Sandy Mize, program director of Kids Campus.
The Battle River Community Foundation has granted $14,000 to Gardner Kids Campus, a day care facility in Camrose. The grant is a portion of income generated by the Foundation’s Community Fund, which represents undesignated donations from a large number of generous donors throughout the region. This fund supports projects and initiatives that reflect emerging community needs as they are identified from time to time. Grants from community funds may be made to projects in any of the communities served by the Foundation. This particular grant will assist with painting and roof repairs at the Kids Campus buildings. The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support programs in East Central Alberta which benefit communities and have a positive impact on the future. Grants from the Battle River Community Foundation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations that have created endowment funds. The principal of these endowment funds is kept intact and the income is made available annually to support local projects and organizations.
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I would like to express my appreciation to Dan Jensen for his many years as a talented columnist in your newspaper. When I heard last fall that you were planning to retire in the spring, Dan, it was with mixed feelings. Of course, I was happy that you would now have more time to relax and pursue other interests without the constant deadlines hanging over you. But undeniably, as Camrose’s most capable newsman, you will certainly be missed! On many occasions over the years, I have had to prepare a press release for one of
the organizations for which I was a volunteer. With the Camrose Booster, it was so easy! I would just list all the relevant information, contact you and you would prepare a well written, accurate news article and, if necessary, include an appropriate photo. I always enjoyed reading your articles, as well, Dan. You have a special gift for writing about the human interest events in our community. I hope in your retirement there will still be an opportunity for you to use your writing skills. Congratulations on a job well done! Jean Heie, Kingman
St. Mary’s honours volunteers with spring tea party By Murray Green
Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose held a tea to salute its many volunteers on April 20. National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize, celebrate and thank Canada’s volunteers. “It seems fitting for Camrose because it is a very strong community interlaced with many groups and individuals who help the community to thrive,” said Anna Radchenko, volunteer and foundation coordinator, in her annual address to volunteers. “Today, we would like to celebrate our successes at St. Mary’s Hospital.” Radchenko shared the numbers with the guests. “In 2015, 4,736.5 volunteer hours were recorded. In 2014, there were 4,545 hours. That’s almost 200 additional hours from 2014 to 2015.” She also paid tribute to the Mission Alive Team for continuing to engage staff to live out the mission, vision and values of Covenant Health, and to volunteers who helped to set up and serve. St. Mary’s site administrator Cherylyn Antymniuk also reflected on the volunteers. “This year’s volunteer theme is volunteers are the root of our community,” said Antymniuk. “When I think of the talent and the time commitment each one of you volunteers offers to St. Mary’s Hospital, it truly shows your dedication, commitment and professionalism to the hospital and to our community. It is fabulous to see so many new volunteers and new volunteer positions being created and also the enthusiasm each one of you volunteers brings to this workplace. “I am so grateful for your
commitment to our cause. So much of St. Mary’s Hospital’s success is because of each one of you. Our volunteer program base has grown over the years.” Antymniuk listed the areas in which people volunteer. “To all our volunteers, I would like to express a heartfelt thank you,” she said. “You give so much of yourselves; the compassion you show to the people that you serve is an inspiration for all of us. I’ve noticed how each of you greets and meets everyone with respect and kindness and it doesn’t matter what their situation is. “We all know how stressful it can be for a patient who is in need of health care. Your actions by volunteering go a long way toward helping our patients, staff and physicians deliver quality care everyday at St. Mary’s Hospital. I want you to know that your work, time, efforts and compassion are appreciated. You give so much and ask nothing in return so today is all about you. A huge thank you to all of our volunteers for caring so much. This year St. Mary’s is planting four trees in honour of the volunteers who give so much.” Board chair Judith O’Shaughnessy also thanked the volunteers. “We can find meaning in life by first of all devoting ourselves to others, secondly by devoting ourselves to the community around us and thirdly by devoting ourselves by doing something that gives us meaning and a purpose. We have all brought some meaning to our lives,” she said. The Charlie Killam School Grade 8 band students played several songs in honour of volunteers.
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Abram Earl Friesen from Camrose, Alberta passed away on April 27, 2016 at the age of 88 years. He is survived by his wife Ethel; son Darcy (Teresa) Friesen; daughters Cheryl (Vern) Berg and Charlene (Mark) Petryshyn; stepson Timothy (Lois) Bowler; sister Pearl (Ed) Jahn; and numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Barbara; brother Sheldon; and sister Ellen. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Camrose United Church with Rev. Alan Richards officiating. Interment will take place at the Wetaskiwin Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Mazankowski Heart Institute.
December 20, 1927 ~ April 27, 2016
Irene Orysia Adolf (nee Mediwid) of Camrose, AB passed away on April 28, 2016 at the age of 82 years after a courageous battle with leukemia. Irene enjoyed a teaching career which spanned 32 years in northern Manitoba, and Iron River, Vermilion, and Camrose, AB. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, John, in September 2015 as well as numerous other family members. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth, sister-inlaw Sophie, brother-in-law Bill, brother-in-law George (Bernice) and numerous nieces and nephews. A Divine Liturgy will be held at 1:00 p.m. on, Friday, May 6, 2016 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. A time for fellowship and lunch will be held at Camrose Ukrainian Catholic Church immediately following the service. Cremation will take place following the service and inurnment will follow on a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the charity of one’s choice.
Mr. Alf Edwin Grahn of Camrose, formerly of Hay Lakes, passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2016 at the age of 88 years. Alf is survived by his two stepchildren Shirley Knull and Wayne Dux; and numerous nieces and nephews. Alf was predeceased by his wives Else and Connie; son Dwayne; five brothers Oscar, Edgar, Ted, Clifford and Art; and two sisters Ellen Rogstad and Alice Skalin. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Eriksson officiating. Interment will follow in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com.
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About Time Productions to present Into the Woods at Performing Arts Centre By Dan Jensen
Members of About Time Productions will be heading back to the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre stage this month with their performance of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods. “We have 20 cast members who have been working on it twice a week since September,” said director Cathie Johnson. “The kids have been having a great time doing it.” Into the Woods is a musical that intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. The story follows the baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella, who wishes to go to the King’s Festival, and Jack, who wishes his cow would give some milk. When the baker and his wife are visited by the neighbourhood witch, who reveals to them that she has placed a curse on their family, the two, in an attempt to reverse the curse, set off into the woods where they meet Little Red, who is trying to visit her grandmother, the wolf, who loves tasty little girls, the witch’s daughter Rapunzel, and the princes chasing after their loves. “The great thing about Into the Woods is that it is two shows in one,” said Johnson. “The younger children will be able to leave after the first act, in which everyone gets their wish. Those who stay for the second act will be able to see what happens after Happily Ever After. When Jack’s beanstalk brings them a visit from an angry giant we see how the consequences of their actions haunt them in disastrous ways. The community must come together to save each other and their kingdom, but sacrifices must be made.” Into the Woods is the biggest show About Time Productions has ever mounted. “There are about 70 songs,” said Johnson. “The music is difficult to do but with the help of musical director Tova Olson the kids have risen to the challenge.” Into the Woods is the second of the year for About Time Productions, which performed We are Monsters in March. “We have grown to the point where we have had to split the cast in two,” said Johnson. “The kids in Into the Woods are the ones who are older.” Evening performances will get underway at 7 p.m. on May 13, May 14 and May 17. Afternoon performances will start at 2 p.m. on May 14 and 15. Tickets may be purchased online at www.camroselive.ca, or by calling the performing arts centre box office at 780-608-2922. Show sponsors are McClellan Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, UPS, Burgar Funeral Home and Boston Pizza.
VESELKA DANCERS PRESENT SPRING SHOW
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Veselka Ukrainian Dancers Malia Pattullo, Sydney Matiushyk, Talayna Ekelund, Kaylyn Walger and Owen Tomaszewski (above) perform a Pollissian dance called Zeon that involves the use of rakes. Paige Dyer and Devyn Rasmuson (lower picture) perform a pleskach dance that uses syncopated rhythms while they move to the music on April 24.
Rotary planning to welcome visitors from Australia By Dan Jensen
One good turn deserves another. After extending a generous welcome to two Camrose couples on a Friendship Exchange last November, members from half a dozen Rotary Clubs in the New South Wales Rotary District of Australia will have the opportunity to experience the same friendly treatment when they spend four days in Camrose May 24 to 28. “We are going to repay the fantastic hospitality we received when we were there last year,” said Rotary Club of Camrose member Ray Hook, who was part of the exchange, along with his wife, Elaine, and fellow Rotarians Donna and Warren Phillips. “We have already met
with most of the 12 who will be coming.” The visitors will be treated to a whirlwind tour of Camrose and area, starting with a Tuesday evening (May 24) concert put on by the Community Band, of which Hook is a member. “I told our band director that I would like us to do a concert on that day,” said Hook. Wednesday activities will include a trip to the Reynolds Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin and to Maskwacis for a tour of the school and remand centre and a dinner meal at the home of one of the band chiefs. Thursday will see the New South Wales Rotarians give a presentation at a joint noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Camrose and Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak. They will also receive a tour of projects in which the
Rotary clubs are involved, including the Rotary Park in the ski hill area, the Rotary Youth Centre, performing arts centre, Bailey Theatre and Augustana. The day will end with a dinner at the Lefse House. Another out of town trip on Friday will include canoeing on Little Beaver Lake at Ferintosh, the jail and firehouse at Bashaw, and the grain elevator and railway museum at Meeting Creek. The visitors will leave their Camrose hosts on Saturday, but not before seeing Elk Island National Park and the Ukrainian Village, where they will be able to enjoy a Ukrainian meal. The Hooks and the Phillips stayed with five different families in five New South Wales towns. “We all met in Sydney
at the airport and then flew to Tamworth,” said Hook. “We were hosted by Rotarians and they looked after everything. The schedule was half a day of sightseeing and half a day with our hosts. The pace was perfect.” The trip included four Rotary meetings where the Hooks and Phillips had the opportunity to see the projects in which the Australian Rotarians were involved. “One of the new projects they were involved in was the formation of men’s sheds, where guys get together to work on projects and just talk,” said Hook. The opportunity to see different parts of the world while being hosted by others who have similar interests and attitudes towards service is just one of the perks of being a Rotarian.
“There are a lot of people from each Rotary district who are clamoring to go on these exchanges, and usually it is first come first served,” said Hook. “The Rotary District of which we are a part has sent people all over the world. There’s a trip that is being planned to Belgium this fall that is attracting a lot of interest.” Hook believes it is critical that Rotarians be part of exchanges so that they can see what other clubs are doing to make the world a better place. “We take ideas from other clubs and try to implement them at home,” he said. The Rotary District (5370) of which the Camrose clubs are a part has 60 clubs in an area that stretches from Camrose and Lloydminster in the south to Dawson Creek in the north.
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KidSport Camrose offers benefits to all children
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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Police Service Sergeant John Corbett and Detective Jason Schiebelbein hand over a cheque for $788 to KidSport Camrose from funds collected by the Camrose Police Association during the 60th anniversary police ball held on March 19. Accepting the cheque on behalf of KidSport Camrose are chair Kristy Smith and Karla Wolbeck.
By Lori Larsen Every child should be given the opportunity to participate in sports. Doing so can build his or her confidence, self esteem and overall well-being, not to mention teach him or her the value of teams, healthy competition and cooperation. K idSport Camrose knows all too well the benefits reaped when children are included in organized sports and continues to raise funds to enable more opportunities. “Since we started KidSport Camrose in 2013 Dean Threinen, founder and prior chair, led the organization to successfully fund 35 children and $8,088 in 2013, 55 children and $13,540 in 2014, and 83 children and $28,930 in 2015, and the numbers continue to grow in 2016 despite a sluggish economy,” said Kristy Smith, present chair. “Dean has stepped down as our chair, but we will continue this work in our community as we look to create new relationships and build a sustainability
plan in 2016. It is our belief that all children deserve an opportunity to participate in local sports!” The funding amount will change from $500 a child per year to $350 a child per year as of Aug. 31. The process of submitting an application to KidSport will also be seeing some changes. KidSport Alberta is introducing an online application process and KidSport Camrose will be following suit. As this change is made faxed applications will no longer be accepted, however mailed/ emailed applications will still be accepted. KidSport will be having two upcoming fundraising events, including karaoke at Best Western Plus Camrose Resort Casino on May 6, and an outdoor movie on the grounds of St. Francis Xavier’s new church (across from Creekview) on June 10. For more information visit www.kidsportcanada. ca/alberta/camrose/aboutkidsport-camrose/ website or call 780-781-1197.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS SEE THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 26 for more classified ads about cars, trucks, campers, RVs, automotive services and ATVs THE CAMROSE BOOSTER/ CAMROSE NOW! COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE WEEKEND will take place on May 26, 27 and 28. Free garage sale exposure in The Camrose Booster and on Camrose Now! MOTH ER’S DAY STRAWBERRY TEA & BAKE SALE – Saturday, May 7, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, corner 50 Ave. and 53 St. Admission: $5. Sponsored by FaithLife Financial. LEGION LA DI E S’ AUXILIARY MOTHER’S DAY STRAWBERRY TEA – Wednesday, May 4, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Admission $4. ANNUAL BAWLF LIONS CLUB MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST – Sun., May 8, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Bawlf Community Centre. Adults: $7; Kids 6 - 12: $5; Under 5: Free.
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SUGAR & SPICE SPRING GIFT & CRAFT SHOW Sat., May 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Norsemen Inn, Entry $2 Baking, Crafts, Home Decor, Gifts, Home Business Swag Bags & Much More! Raffle Baskets in support of St. Pat’s School Playground! Swag Bags to first 50 Moms! Call 780-679-8487 for more information CELEBR ATING 50 YEARS OF STONECROFT CANADA, Camrose Women’s Connection cordially invites ladies to attend a supper buffet celebration at the Norsemen Inn on Tuesday, May 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $19. Reservations necessary. Contact Jean Enarson, 780-855-2077 or email, enarson@xplornet.com by Friday, May 6. HUGE ANTIQUES / COLLECTIBLES AUCTION – Sat., May 21, 10 a.m., Castor Community Hall, Castor AB. View before sale. Furniture; Small tables; Books; Antique Button Collection; Lamp prisms, Furniture knobs and pulls; Jewellery/Boxes; Lamps; Ornaments; Circa 1900 Kitchen gadgets; Calgary Stampede posters; Pictures; Plow seats; Native items - Two Dressed Native Mannequins, Beadwork, Poncho; 1939 Parks Buffalo Emblem; Guitars, Long box phones; Oil Pails and much more. Dunkle Auction Services, 403-740-6251, 780-879-2385. THE SOS PROGRAM CAMROSE (Service Options for Seniors) will hold their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 19 at 1:00 p.m. at Camrose Community Centre, Rudy Swanson Park, Room 230, 4516-54 St. Please join us. CA M ROSE W I LD ROSE DANCE CLUB – Dance at Mirror Lake Centre, 5415-49 Ave., Camrose. Sat., May 7. Band: Diamonds. 8 p.m. - midnight. Admission: $15 per person. Lunch at 10:30 p.m. Ages 18+ welcome. For information call Hilda at 780672-6811, Doreen at 780662-4941 or visit www. camroseseniorcentre.com R O S A L I N D C E N T E N N I A L CELEBRATION – July 1 - 3. Parade, fireworks, street dances, catered pre-registered meals, beer gardens. Free parking and camping and much more. Save and pre-register until May 31. Visit villageofrosalind.ca for forms and more information. Parade entries also being accepted.
OUR FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE all of the people who helped us after the passing of Tom Haselwood. Our thanks go to Layne and staff at Weber Funeral Home for their professionalism and understanding of our family’s needs and wishes, to the ladies of Grace Lutheran Church for providing lunch after the service and ‘Grace’ members for their help with printing of bulletins, connecting us to the number of people we had to contact, the PowerPoint production and Pastor Tim Richholt of Zion Lutheran Church, Wetaskiwin, for conducting the service. Lastly, we are thankful for all the phone calls, the memorial donations, the bouquets of flowers, the ‘goodies’ and, of course, the many hugs. Thank you all. – Judy and Sharon Haselwood and family THE FAMILY OF HAROLD MILLER gratefully acknowledges the care and support given during his stay in the Grey Nun’s Hospital and the ensuing days after his passing. The many acts of kindness, cards, memorial donations and flowers have been a blessing. We are especially grateful to Pastor Charlotte who visited just when we needed her most and seemed to bring such peace to Harold with her beautiful singing. Her leadership and meaningful service have strengthened our faith in God’s promise and our blessed reunion. We are thankful to Bart Orr from Burgar Funeral Home for steering us through the many strange waters of loss. We are also thankful to all the family members and grandchildren who helped celebrate Harold’s life through music, scripture and written tributes at his very own “little brown church in the dale”, St. Joseph Lutheran Church. Thanks too, to the St. Joseph ladies for preparing such a wonderful lunch. In lieu of thank you cards, a donation in Harold’s name is being made to St. Joseph Church. With deep appreciation – Shirley Miller and family. A lot of laughing A few happy tears Some hugs and kisses too! Visiting with family and friends Thank you for a special 80th birthday party – Tom Niven and family
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HELP WANTED TIRAS DAIRIES, INC. REQUIRES F/T MILK PROCESSING SUPERVISOR NOC 9213 – Hours may vary. Morning, afternoon or evening shift work. Must have 5-7 years’ supervisory experience in the food and beverage industry. Extensive knowledge in the operation of HTST pasteurization processing and CIP/SIP systems is required, along with a working knowledge of HACCP and CFIA regulations. Supervisor will prepare production and other reports, and manage inventory control. Duties may include training staff in cheese production following GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). A knowledge of preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment is required. Starting wage is $22/hr., no benefits. Please submit resumé in person or by mail to: Tiras Dairies Inc., 3712-42 Ave., Camrose, AB T4V 4W3; or fax to 780-608-2492. CHILD CARE NEEDED at our house. Three children ages 7, 10 and 12 years. Lunch preparation, walks in the park, help with homeschooling. Two days per week, $20/hr. Reference and child welfare check requested. Contact us at 587-991-3290.
EMPLOYMENT WANTED 2ND BEST PAINTER IN TOWN – 30 years’ experience for all your painting needs. Call Rick the Painter, 780-672-0391. IF YOU ARE LOOKING for a responsible lady to clean your house or office, call Linda, 780-781-2307.
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WE SELL RUBBER STAMPS, stamp pads, and stamp pad ink. Camrose Booster Ltd., 4925-48 St., Camrose.
DRINKING A PROBLEM? Alcoholics Anonymous, call 780-672-9406 or 780-608-8798. LOST THAT LOVING FEELING? Find it with a personal ad in The Camrose Booster classifieds. Ph. 780-672-3142.
R.J.’S CONSTRUCTION Renovations, bathrooms, additions and repairs Garages, concrete work Arborite and tiles 20 years’ experience in Camrose Call Rob, 780-672-0521
DSS CONSTRUCTION Don’t put off those projects any longer! Give me a call and we can plan together. Devin Meakins, Ph. 780-853-1080 THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK TAILORING HAS MOVED! TO ELAINE’S HOME in Camrose Please Call 780-672-4793 Tues. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs. Evening and Sat.: By Appointment Closed: Sun., Mon. and Holidays SPEEDY SERVICES – Lawn, garden repair; Tune-ups and blade sharpening; Garbage, snow, tree removal; Home renos, power sweeping; Moving. Will pick up unwanted batteries. Call 780-678-9772. McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD. Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded Where your business is appreciated 780-672-5242, Camrose DOES YOUR HOUSE NEED REPAIRS before you move in or sell it or re-rent it? We do all aspects of property improvements – everything! Reasonable rates, discounts available. TRIATHLON PROPERTY SOLUTIONS ... Solving property problems for 11 years. Dave P., 780-678-6163. H I LL BI LLY’S YA R D CARE – Now Booking for Spring Cleanup • Yard Maintenance • Lawn mowing • Aerating • Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair • Garbage Disposal (Including Doggie Do Do) • Tree and Hedge Trimming and Stump Removal • Landscaping• Pruning • Repairs • And everything in between! hillbillyyardcare@ gmail.com For all your yard care needs, call Joey Leslie at 780-678-0518. HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE – Friendly, reliable, thorough. Call The Cleaning Fairy at 780-608-4292. PORTABLE ON-SITE WELDING – Available in Camrose and surrounding areas. Call 780-608-7867.
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CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued) DAVEY’S RENOS for all types of Interior/Exterior Renovations Decks, Fences Free Estimates Call 780-983-1708 HORSE BOARDING AND TRAILER STORAGE – Horse boarding $200/mo. 18 acres fenced and cross fenced, heated watering system year round. 1/2 mile off Hwy. 21 near Hay Lakes and New Sarepta, close to Miquelon Lake. Trailer storage available starting at $40/mo. only 20 minutes from Camrose. Call 780-878-8485. DO YOU NEED H AR DWOOD / LAMINATE INSTALLED? – Call Mel at 780-678-4369. TZEDEK LAW OFFICE • Immigration (Sponsorship, Citizenship, Work Permits, etc.) • Parole and Prison Hearings • Wills • Real Estate • Guardianship and Trusteeship • Family, Child Welfare & Adoption • General Agreements
Contact us today at 780-679-0074 info@tzedeklawoffice.com CLASSIC STUCCO All types of Stucco, Wire paper, Pargings, Patchwork CLARENCE ANDRES 780-678-1114 • 100 colors to choose from • All out-of-town work accepted • Free Estimates • Licensed Contractor RON’S ROTOTILLING Powerful Honda rear tine rototiller Small garden, $25; Medium, $30; Large, $40 Call 780-608-9695 MAN MADE CONSTRUCTION LTD. – Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter. • Home renovations and additions • Basement developments • Kitchens and bathrooms • Framing custom homes and finishing carpentry • All types of siding • Metal roofing and cladding, soffits and fascia • Windows and doors • Roofing asphalt shingles • Garages, sheds, shops, barns, decks and fences • ICF foundations, garage pads, driveways and sidewalks • Custom tile work – ceramic, porcelain, etc. Licensed and insured. Free estimates for all construction needs. Call 780878-8485. PROF E S SIONA L FLOORING INSTALLATION – Carpet, lino, hardwood/ laminate. Reasonable prices. 780-781-0364. POST HOLES – Light excavation. DIG IT BOBCAT SERVICES. Check out our website accessed through w w w.c a m r o s e d i r e c t o r y.c a . John, 780-781-8222.
FOR RENT MAIN FLOOR OF HOUSE – With three bedrooms. University area. Utilities included. Call 780-855-2240. CAMROSE MOOSE HALL FOR RENT Ideal for weddings, banquets, any celebration or special occasion. Call 780-672-2505
EXECUTIVE SUITE – Five appliances, well maintained. Respectful tenants, no smoking, parties, students, pets, children. Call 780-608-3131. SHORELINE APTS. – 4828-54 St. Bachelor suite w/ balcony in quiet, adult building with elevator. Heat and complimentary laundry included. No smoking, no pets. Call 780621-8495. TWO-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE – New building, located close to downtown amenities. High efficiency furnace and ondemand hot water offer wonderful savings on utilities Private balcony. Upgraded fixtures, cabinetry and flooring. Friendly and clean neighbourhood. Local owner managed. Seeking mature responsible adult tenants, nonsmoking, no children or pets. $1,000/mo. rent. Phone 780-6797090. THREE-BEDROOM HOUSE – Five appliances. No pets, no smoking. $1,200/mo. plus utilities. Call or text 780608-6119. PRIME DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE at 4979-50 Street with elevator access 700 sq. ft. office, $850/mo., utilities included Call 780-679-5085 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 ONE-BEDROOM SUITE – Spacious and bright in a fourplex apartment. Centrally located. Clean, quiet, non-smoking building, recently renovated, owner managed. No children, no pets. Available June 1. In keeping with our existing tenant profile, we are inviting inquiries from mature, responsible adults. Perfect for those with a preference for quiet, courteous neighbours. $875/mo. rent includes heat and water. $875 damage deposit. Phone 780-679-7090. ASPEN TERRACE 4920-66 ST., CAMROSE Welcome Home! Compare our lower prices! Modern, spacious apartment homes w/five appliances including fridge, stove, dishwasher, and full size washer and dryer. Fresh paint and flooring! Just like new! SPECIAL incentives for 45 yr+ including FREE RENT Lower monthly rates and lower security deposit. Social room and activities in building. Also includes elevator, heat, hot water, all window coverings and one parking stall. All the conveniences of your own condo without the financial obligations or commitment. Small pets welcome! CALL TODAY TO VIEW! 780-672-8681 MAIN FLOOR OF HOUSE – Near university. Two bedrooms plus office, five appliances, single garage, large beautiful garden. Non-smoking adults only. Email berako@telus.net or phone 780-455-4983 or 780904-1095. Available now.
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 1,800 SQ. FT. – Five bedroom, three bath home for rent. Clean, quiet, close to schools and shopping. $1,750/mo. rent plus DD. No pets, no partiers. Call Dave, 780-678-6163. CLOSE TO CITY CENTRE AND UNIVERSITY – Attractive, bright one-bedroom in quiet, adult only apartment. No smoking, pets or partiers. Immediate possession. Reference required. 780-679-2170. ROOMS FOR RENT in The Scotney and Jacqueline character homes. Both are 2.5 blocks from university in Camrose. Clean, quiet and bright. Rent is $550 - $600 monthly plus DD and includes WiFi, utilities, recycle pick-up, yard care and snow removal. Partially furnished w/ shared laundry. (Some rooms are fully furnished for international students.) Each floor has its own kitchen/kitchenette. This is an affordable, quality accommodation that fills quickly. (Some rooms still available.) No partiers, smokers or pets allowed. Reduced rate over the summer for students. Please call Dave P., 780-678-6163. LARGE TWO-BEDROOM SUITE FOR RENT – No smoking or pets. Landlord and work references needed. Laundry included. Rent and damage deposit $700 plus utilities. Call Gerry at 780-678-0814. ONE-BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE – Completely furnished. Near university. Nonsmoking adults only. Available now. Email berako@telus.net or call 780-455-4983 or 780-9041095. NICE FOUR-BEDROOM BUNGALOW – Four appliances, attached garage, no smoking, no pets. $1,400/mo. plus utilities. $1,000 DD. Phone 780-672-5168 after 5:00 p.m. NEWER TWO-BEDROOM FOURPLEX Suite includes five appliances and is close to downtown area. Phone Rick, 780-608-5000 or George, 780-678-7610 NEWLY RENOVATED TWO-BEDROOM MOBILE HOME – $1,250/mo., $1,250 Damage Deposit. Water and lot fee included. Lease negotiable. May consider smokers and pets. Call Melissa, 587-785-2057 for viewing.
LIVESTOCK/FEED T WO -Y E A R - O L D a n d yearling Gelbvieh bulls for sale. Will be semen tested. 780672-9950.
VERSATILE SWATHER, 18 FT. – With pick up reels. shedded, one owner; John Deere Air Seeder, 31 ft., 12 in. spacing, three tanks with canola broadcast, shedded, one owner. Call 780-672-3755.
SEED BRIGHT’S SEED New Norway WHEAT Cert. Harvest – HRS Cert. Redwater – HRS Cert. Foremost – CPS BARLEY Cert. Copeland – Malt Cert. Cowboy – Silage Cert. Coalition – Feed FABA BEANS PEAS – Cert. Limerick FLAX – Cert. Sorel Seed Oats also available Contact Dave, Res. 1-780-855-2240 Cell 1-780-678-6329 email: briseed@mcsnet.ca ALFALFA SEED – $3.65/ lb. Call Dennis Dylke at 780374-3877, Daysland.
REAL ESTATE STA RT E R / R E V E N U E HOME IN CAMROSE – 1,100 sq. ft., three-bedroom bungalow, 1.5 baths. Basement suite c/w 2 bedrooms, 3/4 bath. All appliances included. 60’ x 120’ lot. $289,500 or offers. Financing available. 1-780-487-2786. SHOW HOME SALE – Ready to move, 1,698 sq. ft. Ranch-style home. New replacement cost over $400,000. NOW REDUCED. One Only, $265,000 plus trucking. Sunshine Homes, Millet, AB. 780-387-2254.
MISCELLANEOUS SEE THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 26 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. 12 AMP. YARDWORKS ELECTRIC TILLER – $100, obo. Call 780-679-0531. ACU RITE WEATHER STATION – Gives indoor / outdoor Temps / Humidity / Barometric Pressure / Weather Forecast. Brand new. Asking $40. 780-376-1007.
GARAGE SALES THE CAMROSE BOOSTER/ CAMROSE NOW! COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE WEEKEND will take place on May 26, 27 and 28. Free garage sale exposure in The Camrose Booster and on Camrose Now! HILL ROUND COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE – 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Pancake Breakfast, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 7. W I DE V I LL AGE GARAGE SALE – Village of Bawlf, Sat., May 14. Maps available at Bawlf Country Store. For more information contact Village Office, 780-373-3797. BOOSTER ADS GET RESULTS!
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of ELEANOR FLORENCE STARK, who died on March 23, 2016. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by June 16, 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 SHIRLEY ELAINE CRAM, who died on March 7, 2016. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by June 3, 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.
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PCN hosts grief workshop By Colleen Lindholm, Camrose Primary Care Network
We all face loss, eventually. And often we – along with our friends, co-workers and family members – are not sure what supports are available. The Camrose Primary Care Network (PCN) is pleased to offer a one day Grief and Bereavement workshop on Saturday, May 14, which will explore our culture’s perceptions and expectations when we speak of bereavement, grief and mourning. This workshop is for people who are coping with grief and loss, as well as for people interested in becoming “grief helpers” – coworkers, family members or even physicians and health care professionals supporting people going through a loss. Co-facilitated by Donna Lynne Erickson (certified grief trainer) and Colette Howery (registered nurse with a certificate in grief support) participants will learn: how to be a companion/ grief helper to someone who has experienced a loss; the importance of integrating loss into our own lives first; that everyone’s grief journey is unique and that we all grieve differently; how to recognize signs of complicated grief; how to access appropriate community resources. “No one is exempt from the heartache of losing a loved one, so let’s learn together how we can help each other,” said Howery. “Walking alongside another person in the grief journey is in itself a learning experience,” said Erickson. “There are no set rules or steps or instructions to fix those who mourn. Life changes with each loss experienced. Learn how to create a safe place for people to work through their new reality – without judgment or shame. There is no cure, no drug, no power to get things back to the way it was before the loss event. But there is hope.” “PCN physicians and staff are really pleased with the success of the grief and bereavement workshops which we have offered for over three years now,” said Stacey Strilchuk, Camrose PCN executive director. “Participant feedback has been extremely positive and we know we are making a difference in people’s lives by offering this type of support in the community.” The Camrose Public
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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, $20.50 per hour plus bonuses and benefits depending on experience • Food Service Supervisors (FSS) – Full-time / shift work, Minimum 1 to 2 years’ industry experience, $13.53 per hour plus benefits depending on experience • Food Service Attendants (FSA) – Part-time / Full-time shift work, no experience or education necessary, $11.20 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 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 • 8 FSS • 8 FSA – All starting ASAP Apply by mail, phone 780-672-5087 (Diane/Dave) or fax 780-672-8808
OFFICE ASSISTANT Weber Funeral Home is seeking an office assistant to fill a full-time or part-time position involving a wide range of skill sets in a professional setting. The position requires an empathetic, calm and confident demeanor to communicate with individuals in various states of emotion. Applicants must have strong verbal and written communication skills, be well organized, mature, neat, and well presented. The office assistant will be in charge of office upkeep and cleaning as well as answering phones and bookkeeping. Strong knowledge of basic computer tasks would be an asset. Full-time or part-time applications will be accepted. POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Resumés may be forwarded to:
#2 Mt. Pleasant Dr., Camrose, AB T4V 2L7 office@weberfuneralhome.ca Fax: 780-672-8591 Phone: 780-672-3131 Those selected for interview will be contacted. For more details on the position please visit: www.weberfuneralhome.ca/site/officeassistant
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D&D Vehicle Sales Inc is currently seeking a Controller to join our team. Candidate must have experience in the following areas: • Firm understanding of accounting practices • Preparing / interpreting financial statements and reports • Managing and directing accounting department • Completing Payroll and GST Returns • Managing assets to ensure internal controls An accounting designation is preferred but not required. In addition to great pay we offer our employees an excellent benefits package! We also have a friendly environment and a group of wonderful people to work with. Please submit resumés to David Drever Email: david@ddsales.ca
VEHICLE SALES & SERVICE 3760-48 Avenue, CAMROSE 780.672.4400 www.ddsales.com
Library will be host to the May workshop. “The PCN is very appreciative of the Camrose Public Library in offering to host this workshop,” said Strilchuk. “They hosted a workshop for us in January which was extremely successful. They are a great venue to hold these type of workshops. We want to thank them for sponsoring the morning and afternoon refreshments, room rental
and helping to advertise for this event.” The workshop will run from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (doors open at 10 a.m.) and includes lunch. To receive more information or to register, please contact the Camrose PCN at 780-608-4927. Space is limited so call today. Registrations will be taken until May 11.
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Innovative Solutions for a Changing World Employment Opportunity HUMAN RESOURCES and PAYROLL (HRP) MANAGER The Human Resources and Payroll (HRP) Manager is responsible for the human resources and payroll functions of Beaver Municipal Solutions located at the regional solid waste landfill facility in Ryley. The position pays competitive wages and generous benefits for an organization that is a provincial leader in waste management. Applications will be taken until the position is filled. Please forward a detailed resumé to jobs@beavermunicipal.com. Visit our website: www.beavermunicipal.com for a detailed position description. Box 322 | Ryley | Alberta | T0B 4A0 TF 1.800.855.222.2038 | P 780.663.2038 | F 780.663.2006 ™ Beaver Regional Waste Management Services Commission
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Lamb Ford is seeking a positive, outgoing person with a great work ethic to fill an opening in
Accounts Payable/Receivable
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Camrose County is a rural municipality of 8,004 people located approximately 45 minutes southeast of Edmonton. The County has a strong agricultural base and is experiencing growth in the residential and commercial/industrial sectors. The County is seeking a positive, motivated and friendly person for the position of Development Officer. This is a full-time position providing assistance to the Manager of Planning and Development. Reporting directly to the Manager of Planning and Development, responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: • Process and issue development permits (compliance monitoring and site inspections) • Process subdivision applications • Issue compliance certificates • Provide response to public inquiries/referrals • Work with the Municipal Planning Commission and Council • Land Use Bylaw enforcement
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following attributes: • • • •
Superb communication skills Work well with others Some related schooling or practical experience Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and general computer skills This is a full-time, permanent position.
Saturday Receptionist We are also currently looking for a friendly outgoing person to answer telephones on Saturdays. This is a great part-time position for any student. Duties include answering the switchboard, greeting customers and some general office duties. Please send your resumés via email to chohm@lambford.com Please join the team that focuses on Quality Products, Quality People providing Quality Service
The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • A Certificate in Applied Land Use Planning and/or related education; or equivalent experience • Membership in the Alberta Development Officers Association • Proven knowledge of municipal legislation and relevant statutes • Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office) • Knowledge of GIS (AutoCad, Arcview, WebMap) • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Public speaking and presentation skills • Organization, oral and written communication skills • Ability to mediate and problem solve • Valid driver’s license • Experience in a rural municipality is an asset Competition Closing Date / Time: Friday, May 13, 2016 – 11:00 a.m. Camrose County offers an attractive benefit package and a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Interested applicants are requested to submit their application to: Anjah Howard, RPP, CLGM Manager of Planning and Development Camrose County 3755-43 Avenue Camrose, AB T4V 3S8 Phone 780-678-3070 Fax 780-672-1008 Email ahoward@county.camrose.ab.ca
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (Pursuant to Article 16 of the I.U.O.E. Collective Agreement)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT POSITION: SEASONAL LABOUR CLASS: Pay Class 4 - Labourer RATE OF PAY: $20.64/hr - $26.80/hr. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: • As per Camrose County’s policies and the Collective Agreement with the I.U.O.E. Local 955. • During the summer months the successful candidate could be working with either the Labour Utility, or the Shoulder Pulling crews depending on the need, as well as any other duties that may be required. QUALIFICATIONS: • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License • Knowledge of Camrose County • Ability to work independently and assume responsibility for maintenance of the equipment • Ability to work effectively with other employees and the public • Physical capability to perform some heavy manual tasks • Available to work non-regular hours if required HOURS OF WORK: • As per section six (6) “Hours of Work” of the Collective Agreement with I.U.O.E. local 955.
Highway 13 East, 3771-48 Avenue, Camrose
HERBICIDE APPLICATORS RESPONSIBILITIES: • Herbicide application on public and private lands for weed and brush control • Maintain herbicide application records • Follow all company health and safety programs • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment • Properly use and maintain all equipment • Other duties: use weed eaters, manual picking of invasive plants QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be 18 years or older • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract • First Aid required • H2S Alive an asset • Must be able to pass Alcohol and Drug testing as per company A&D policy • Must be in good health, bondable and energetic • Ability to operate all terrain vehicles (UTV) • Ability to navigate and read rural addresses and maps • Ability to use computer and maintain written records • Willing to travel and be away from home for long periods of time • Preference will be given to those with a valid industrial pesticide license Position Type: 3-5 positions May 24 – August 28, 2016 (approximate) Closing date: May 6, 2016 Contact: Volk Ventures Ltd. www.volkventuresltd.com volkventures@gmail.com Fax 780-889-2361 Cell 780-608-0195
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Grader, Cat and Hoe Operators Wanted for work in Camrose/Edmonton area. Excellent chances for advancement. Superior wages and benefits for experienced talent.
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Interested individuals are requested to submit their application to: Graham J. Backus, C.E.T. Manager of Public Works, Camrose County 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, Alberta T4V 3S8
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Adult co-ed soccer league to form
By Murray Green
COMPETITION CLOSING DATE/TIME: May 17, 2016 EFFECTIVE START DATE:
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The Camrose and District Soccer Association is trying to add an adult co-ed league for those who have moved on from minor soccer. “We hope to get at least four teams, with eight players per team in a co-ed format,” said organizer Trevor Berry. “It will start mid-May and we are hoping to provide a fun, recreational league for adults to connect.” Berry wants players to sign as individuals, or couples to ensure the teams are even at the start. “I want to see a fun recreational league where beginners and experienced players can enjoy playing every week,” he said. “It will be eight players on each side playing with a mix of guys and girls on the field. Each team would have a few subs to give people a rest, or in case someone can’t attend on some nights. We will send out a roster, schedule, and basic info the first week of May. “The season would run from mid-May to mid-July on Sunday evenings starting at about 6 p.m. It would be good to have an even number of teams, so everyone is playing. I would like to get 50 people involved in the first year.” The fee to join includes a shirt, field costs and insurance. All games would be played on Camrose fields. “If we get eight teams we will find places to play. If there are less than four teams it would be a less structured format,” said Berry. “We have had lots of interest, but we need to take that general interest to a level of commitment to know how many teams we would have.” The plan is to have nine weeks of soccer that would include playoff games. After the season is finished, Berry would like to see some dropin times added to keep people interested if they want to play into the summer. To receive more information visit adultleague@camrosesoccer.com or to register visit www.camrosesoccer.com and follow the adult link.
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BIRTHS To Georgina and Eric
Sales Clerk Wanted
The Soap Stop is currently looking for a service driven individual to provide excellent in-store and over the phone service to our customers. We are a locally owned, family business providing commercial cleaning chemicals, equipment, accessories and away-fromhome paper products to east central Alberta. The successful applicant will be detail-oriented, physically fit, independent and have a desire to ensure our customers receive the best service possible. Computer familiarity is important. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) with occasional Saturdays. Training will be provided. If you are interested please submit your resumé to Brian Topping in person or by email at brian@soapstop.ca Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Janitorial and Industrial Cleaning Supplies
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Gaudet, of Bashaw, on April 23, a daughter. To Rheeanne Joy and Joseph Friesen, of Camrose, on April 24, a daughter. To Heather and Brock Cunningham, of Camrose, on April 25, a son.
DEATHS Beverly Anne Mckeen, of Bashaw, formerly of Camrose, on April 25, at 67 years of age. Alf Edwin Grahn, of Camrose, formerly of Hay Lakes, on April 27, at 88 years of age. Alvin Leslie Finley, of Camrose, on April 27, at 90 years of age. Florence Taylor, of Camrose, on April 30, at 93 years of a age.
2016 Hamlet Spring Clean-up Camrose County will be conducting our 2016 Hamlet Spring Clean Up program for residents during the following weeks:
Round Hill, Kingman, Ohaton, New Norway May 16 to May 20 Armena, Duhamel, Tillicum May 24 to May 27
Bins will be available for all household and yard waste. Large pieces, appliances, and tires may be placed neatly beside these bins. Bins will be emptied at least twice per week, additional service may be required with 48 hours of notice. Camrose County staff will be responsible for the large appliances and tires when bins are removed. Kingman, Kelsey and Meeting Creek Transfer Stations will be open their regular hours and have yellow bins available for scrap metal and appliances. For further information please contact the Agriculture and Environmental Services Department at 780-672-4765.
Downtown Camrose on main street, 4912-50 Street. Air conditioned; efficient, modern lighting; ample parking; very well maintained property, 2350 sq. ft. For further information, contact Daryl at 780-608-3288 cell or 780-672-2194 bus.
2016 ONLINE MUNICIPAL CENSUS
April 1 to May 31, 2016 BE SURE TO COUNT YOURSELF IN! Residents who respond online before May 9 will not be visited by a census enumerator. Need to use a computer? Visit City Hall or the Camrose Public Library. Online respondents may enter their name for a chance to win an iPAD! Note: The Federal Census will take place in May, 2016 which will be during the same time that the City continues to complete their municipal census. It is important that residents participate in both the Municipal and Federal Census.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Camrose Regional Sanitary Landfill Open Late Wednesdays May – September The operating hours for the Camrose Regional Landfill are extended on Wednesdays until 8:00 p.m. from May 4 through to September 28, 2016. For more information contact the Landfill Scale House at 780-679-0087.
2016 CAMROSE CITY AND COUNTY PRAYER BREAKFAST Hosted by Mayor Norm Mayer and Reeve Don Gregorwich
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 7:30 am to 9:00 am at the Norsemen Inn Banquet Salon Tickets are $20 each or $160 for a table of 8 Tickets are available at City Hall, Camrose County, Wisemen’s Way Bookstore, and Camrose Church of God The theme this year is “Celebrating our Spiritual Heritage” For more information and tickets, please call 780-672-3461 Organized by the Camrose and District Ministerial Association
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Development Permit #4125 Variance Application A Development Permit application to be considered by the Development Authority has been received for a Variance to the height of a freestanding permanent sign for the following location: 4801-46 Street – Lot -, Block B, Plan 2752KS The applicant is requesting the height of the sign be 4.26 metres and will require a variance of 1.7 metres. The City of Camrose Land Use Bylaw #2838/15 stipulates a maximum height in the institutional district as 2.5 metres in height. This variance will allow development of the sign to be a maximum of 4.26 metres in height to coincide with other freestanding signage along 48 Avenue. Any person(s) having an objection to or in support of application, please contact Planning and Development Services, City of Camrose, 2nd Floor, 5204-50 Ave., Camrose, AB T4V 0S8, or phone 780-672-4428 or email to: planning@camrose.ca by May 9, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.
REMINDER: Curbside Compost Pickup
Switching to WEEKLY for the Spring/Summer Months Accepted Items in the Organics Cart (green) • Leaves, shrubbery, and twigs • Cold ashes (from untreated wood) • Food soiled paper towel, napkins, paper egg carton, pizza box, etc. • Fruits, vegetables and their peelings • Coffee grounds, filters and tea bags • Weeds and grass clippings NO PLASTIC BAGS Compostable materials that are placed in regular plastic bags will not be picked up.
PROPOSED WATER BYLAW 2881-16 Notice of Important Change
The City of Camrose is proposing a new Water Bylaw 2881-16. City Council gave first reading to this bylaw at their April 18, 2016 meeting. A major change is being proposed in this bylaw that will affect water accounts on rental properties. It will require the transfer of water accounts for rental properties into the name of the property owner when tenancy changes. Once switched to the property owner’s name, outstanding charges on water accounts will be the responsibility of the owner and no longer the renter. Water Accounts currently in the name(s) of a tenant(s), as allowed under existing Water Bylaw 2200-00, would remain unchanged until the tenant vacates the property. If passed by City Council, this bylaw will become effective June 1, 2016. Any questions or concerns regarding the proposed Water Bylaw 2881-16 can be directed to Darren Lockhart, Director of Accounting & Assessment, 780-672-4426.
PROPOSED BYLAW 2884-16 East Gateway Area Structure Plan
Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Section 634 and 635 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta and amendments thereto, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Council of the City of Camrose gave first reading to Bylaw 2884-16 on April 18, 2016. The purpose of Bylaw 2884-16 is to adopt the East Gateway Area Structure Plan, a plan that supports regional and local economic opportunities by encouraging the development of a commercial and industrial business park that has high aesthetic standards. A Public Hearing is scheduled to be held as follows: Date: May 16, 2016 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: Camrose City Hall, 5204-50 Ave., Camrose, AB Any person(s) who have an interest regarding the passing of Bylaw 2884-16 are encouraged to attend the Public Hearing in person to state their support or objections. Any written submissions to be considered by City Council are required to be submitted no later than May 10, 2016, at 4:00 pm by mail to: Kim Isaak, Deputy City Manager, City of Camrose, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB, T4V 0S8 or by email to: kisaak@camrose.ca. Notice is hereby given that Council may thereafter without further notice proceed with final approval of Bylaw 2884-16 at the regular Council Meeting on May 16, 2016. For additional information, contact Francisca Karl, Long Range Planner of Planning and Development Services, phone 780-672-4428 or email to fkarl@camrose.ca
Please remember Automated Organic Cart Collection starts May 2, 2016 For more information on waste management in Camrose visit: www.camrose.ca or call 780-672-4428
REMEMBER TO GUARANTEE COLLECTION HAVE YOUR WASTE AND COMPOST OUT BY 7:45 AM
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 # DP4119 DP4121 DP4123 FP2016024 FP2016025 FP2016026 FP2016027 FP2016028 FP2016029 FP2016030 FP2016031
Civic Address 4615-36 Street 4612-61 Street 2508-57 Street 6606-31 Avenue 4312-73 Street 4707-55 Street 5816-54 Avenue 33 Grand Park Cr. 3310-67 Street 3705-71 St. Close 5610-51 Avenue
Legal Address Lot 15, Block 7, Plan 0524335 Lot 18, Block 7, Plan 824MC Lot 13, Block 3, Plan 0625906 Lot 24, Block 30, Plan 0324932 Lot 1, Block 11, Plan 0827968 Lot 15, Block 4, Plan 2112S Lot 4, Block 18, Plan 0729906 Lot 4, Block 2, Plan 6206MC Lot 28, Block 30, Plan 7621650 Lot 24, Block 13, Plan 0827427 Lot 7, Block I, Plan 5590S
Development Change of Use – Storage Facility Home Occupation Addition to Single Family Dwelling Fence Permit Fence Permit Fence Permit Fence Permit Fence Permit Fence Permit Fence Permit Fence Permit
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Jillian Wideman-Lyon By Lori Larsen
Health Advisory Councils recruiting new members
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is now recruiting volunteer members for each of its 12 Health Advisory Councils across the province. These councils, which report to the AHS board, convene about five times per year at local sites across the province. The volunteer members meet with AHS leaders, learn of AHS initiatives, and bring forward local perspectives about health care delivery in their communities. “Health Advisory Council volunteers are an important link to ensure AHS is responsive to the people,” said AHS board chair Linda Hughes. “They play an important role in connecting us to the public across Alberta, and help us understand the needs of individual communities.” Each council is comprised of up to 15 members, all of whom are: passionate about health care services; eager to engage members of their community to learn what health care services are working well and where improvements can be made; interested in participating in dialogue with AHS to find creative solutions that address local health care. Larry Albrecht, chair of the Prairie Mountain Health Advisory Council, says the work is rewarding
because he can see how it benefits the public. “Alberta Health Services is serious about listening to Albertans across the province,” said Albrecht. “Being a member of a Health Advisory Council is very fulfilling because I get to play a vital role in shaping health care into the future for myself, my family and others in our community.” AHS is also recruiting new volunteer members for its two Provincial Advisory Councils (Cancer and Addiction and Mental Health) and its Aboriginal Wisdom Council. Interested Albertans over the age of 18 are asked to submit an expression of interest form, available online at http://www. ahs.ca/shapehealthcare. For further enquiries, call 1-877-275-8830, or email community.engagement@ ahs.ca. Deadline for submissions is May 18. Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Graham Wideman
This custom built walkout bungalow comes with a spectacular view of the valley. Complete with five bedrooms and three bathrooms, it boasts superb craftsmanship and exceptional finishing. Once you enter the home through the large front foyer you will immediately be impressed with the quality and detail. Featuring an open floor plan with nine and 10 foot coffered ceilings and a beautiful open staircase, this home offers the owner luxurious living. The exquisite kitchen has a large island and breakfast bar with an adjoining dinette. The kitchen is complete with beautiful cabinets, granite counters and a corner pantry. The large great room has a corner stone fireplace, perfect for curling up in front of and taking in the amazing views. The master bedroom features a stunning stone feature wall, walk-in closet and spa like ensuite. Finishing the main floor is a large office that doubles as a spare bedroom by simply pulling down the Murphy bed contained within the beautiful built in
cabinets, a four piece bathroom, large laundry room and separate mud room. The developed basement contains a family/games room complete with wet bar, a four piece bathroom, exercise room and three more large bedrooms. The professionally landscaped backyard can be accessed through the patio doors or can just be enjoyed by sitting on the large covered upper deck. Included with the purchase are the dishwasher, stove, fridge, built in microwave, washer, dryer, built in vacuum, air conditioner, security system, Control 4 Sound System and a garden shed. This beautifully appointed home at 2507-56 Street is priced at $849,900. An open house will be held on Saturday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For a viewing contact Graham Wideman or Jillian Wideman-Lyon at: Central Agencies Inc. 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or Graham 780-679-8384 call/text Jillian 780-781-8787 call/text
PRAYER BREAKFAST
Murray Green, Camrose Booster The seventh annual Camrose and City Prayer Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, May 11. Camrose and District Ministerial Association representative Pastor Brian Krushel, centre, presented tickets to Mayor Norm Mayer, left, and Reeve Don Gregorwich, who cordially invite all city and county residents to take in this community event. The breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Norsemen Inn.
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Open HouseS Thur., May 5, 12-2 pm 6314-38 Avenue Close
EXC. BI-LEVEL, P E R F E C T C U L- D E - S AC LOCATION! … You’ll R EDUCED ! Wow! love the lge. treed centre island! Very well maintained property. Bright open plan, spacious LR, superb dinette, awesome private deck. Lovely kitchen w/breakfast bar. Generous master. Exc. bsmt., cozy FP, lge. family/ games. Beautifully landscaped, private yard. 24’x26’ garage, RV option + more! You’ll love it! Asking $332,900 CA0077949
Thur., May 5, 12-2 pm 5228-47 Street UPDATED RAISED BUNGALOW W/INVESTMENT POTENTIAL! … Many recent upgrades, vinyl windows, casings/doors, two 4-pce. baths, newer panel, HW tank, Hi E furnace. 2+2 bdrm., shared laundry potential, good bsmt. window size. 24’x26’ garage, RV parking available. Early May possession. CA0079337 Asking $234,900
Thur., May 5, 12-2 pm 6708 Marler Drive VERY WELL KEPT, MAINTAINED BUNGALOW … 3+1 bdrm. w/MF laundry option. All new windows throughout, good sized bdrms. spacious living up/down, great storage options. Newer shingles, dble. garage w/gas RI, fenced yard, deck. Asking $289,900 CA0079697
Sat., May 7, 11 am-1 pm 2507-56 Street “Home of the Week – See page 39!” AMAZING C U S T O M BUILT WALKOUT BUNGALOW IN VALLEYVIEW! ... Premier location, valley views, exc. quality, impressive floor plan! 9’ and 10’ coffered ceilings, gorgeous open stairwell, beautiful hardwood flooring, extra bright windows, amazing kitchen, granite, huge island, breakfast bar. Awesome great room, dinette w/views. Spectacular master, en suite, superb MF laundry, exc. bsmt., in-floor htg., huge family/games area, custom bar. Awesome yard, covered deck, private courtyard, a/c and lots more! You’ll love it! CA0078733 Asking $849,900
Sat., May 7, 11 am-1 pm 4719-51 Street CHARACTER HOME LOVERS’ ALERT! ... Perfect balance of modern infusion into quaint home w/ lots of character, abundance of charm! Imported pearl backsplash, granite kitchen, WI custom designed dressing room. HE furnace, upgraded electrical. Orig. hardwood, staircase, floors, archways, lovely covered veranda. Near University, downtown. From top to bottom this home is delightful and move-in ready! Asking $307,900 CA0068772
OVER $300,000
BRAND NEW Z E T S E N HOME IN VALLEYVIEW WEST … close to walking trails. 2186 sq. ft., 4 bdrm. up, office, 5-pce. en suite, bonus room, granite counters, triple car garage and more! Asking $469,900 CA0078548 QUALITY BUILT 2-STOREY HOME W/TONS OF SPACE … lge. lot and 2 garages. Spacious kitchen w/centre island, WI pantry, bright dinette, MF laundry, cozy LR w/gas FP. Bonus room upstairs w/2 bdrm., full en suite off the master. Fully fin. bsmt. front attached htd. garage, RV parking. Asking $480,000 CA0076640 N E W ! BEAUTIFUL QUALITY BUILT, S! U EO G R BUNGAO G LOW! ... Close to parks and valley walking trails. 1641 sq. ft. 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.. Lots of upgrades! Quality, lifestyle you’ll love! It’s perfect! CA0072787 Asking $489,900 EXC. 1723 SQ. FT. 2-STOREY HOME BACKING ONTO FIELD IN SW MEADOWS! ... Awesome kitchen w/centre island eating bar, corner pantry, gorgeous maple cabinets, MF laundry, huge bonus room, lovely master w/WI closet, 5-pce. en suite + much more! Take a look for yourself! Asking $374,500 CA0070939
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OPEN HOUSE 5219-36 Avenue Thur., May 5, 11am-1pm
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Walkout on Lake! • 1458 sq. ft. • 24’6”x36/24 garage Asking $567,162 CA0073191
EXC. HOME! IMMACULATE YARD! ... Hardwood floors, maple cabinets, gas FP CA0078978 Asking $509,900 ONE OF A KIND! … Dream home potential! 1547 G IN sq. ft., 4 bdrm. up. NEW LIST Huge yard, dble. garage + more! Great cul-desac location close to schools, parks, rec centre. Unique opportunity! CA0080430 Asking $349,500 WALKOUT BUNGALOW TOWNHOUSE, ON PARK! ... Beautiful, quality built, bright open plan, 9’ ceilings, hardwood flooring. Awesome kitchen, granite, lge. island, huge walkthrough pantry. Park views from LR, deck and patio. Senior friendly en suite, MF laundry. Awesome bsmt. dev. In-floor htg. No condo fees. You’ll love it! Asking $392,000 CA0079195 IMPRESSIVE BUNGALOW, HUGE LOT W/AWESOME GARAGE! Asking $339,900 CA0080685 EXC. HOME ON M AT UR E LOT OVERLOOKING CENTURY MEADOWS PARK! … Extensively reno’d 2185 sq. ft., all new, modern features, attention to detail everywhere in this custom build. Don’t wait, book today! Asking $589,900 CA0076654
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STUNNING HOME! … 1910 sq. ft. 2-storey only steps away from park and walking trails. Bright DR, MF laundry. Great family home! Asking $459,900 CA0046346
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1745 SQ. FT. 2-STOREY … 3 bdrm., 3 baths, bonus room, 5-pce. en suite, MF laundry plus much more! Asking $425,900 CA0046348
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CAMROSE HOMES OVER $300,000
WALKOUT BSMT. ... w/gorgeous nor th 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 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 room for the whole family here! CA0051290 Asking $473,900 NEW FLOOR PLAN! 1,901 SQ. FT. TWO-STOREY... Spacious 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 $449,900 CA0051294 BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW STYLE DUPLEX, OV ER LOOK I NG EN T! EM IR R R ET PARK! ... Quality built, open plan, PER FECT FO 9’ and bordered ceilings, hardwood, maple cabinetry, granite counter tops, lge. island, huge WI pantry, 7 appl., lovely LR, en suite, MF laundry. Awesome bsmt. dev., in-floor htg. No condo fees, park views from covered deck – it’s perfect! Asking $408,900 CA0072240 EXC. 1417 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW ... located in SW R EDUCED !Meadows! This home offers 4 bdrm., office, MF laundry, infloor htg., reverse osmosis system, lge. htd. dble. garage, covered deck plus much more! Asking $414,900 CA0075901 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 W A L K O U T 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. CA0065782 Asking $519,400 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! CA0073082 Asking $475,000 E XC . FA M I LYFRIENDLY HOME … with triple car garage. Tile/Hardwood flooring,! CA0079077 Asking $384,900 EXC. BUNG A L O W C O N D O, PA R K V I E W E! LU VA T EN R AVINES LL EXCE ... 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! CA0069013 Now asking $455,900
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Beautiful Bungalows and Two Storeys by Battle River Homes Valleyview West
OPEN HOUSE 5217-36 Avenue Fri., May 6, 12-2 pm
OVER $300,000
HOMES FEATURE: • Covered front entry • 9’ and vaulted ceilings • Hardwood flooring • Cozy fireplace • Lovely maple cabinets • Granite countertops • Large island and pantry • Superb main floor laundry • In-floor basement heating • Covered deck FINISHED WITH ELEGANCE!
SW Meadows
• 1400 sq. ft. • 2 bedrooms • 26’x26’/28’ garage Asking $459,162 CA0065858
Walkout Lot Available – Build Your Dream Home!
EXC. BI-LEVEL, CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION, CENTURY ! LOCATION MEADOWS! ... Very well maintained 1270 sq. ft. w/lots of recent upgrades. Bright open plan, hardwood flooring, formal DR, exc. kitchen, bright dinette w/SE facing deck. Cozy FP in family/games room. Superb landscaped yard, RV parking, fin. garage + more! Asking $397,900 CA0079164 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 BEAUTIFUL 1.5 STOREY, ACROSS FROM JACK STUART SCHOOL! ... Features beautiful open staircase, hardNEW PR ICE! wood flooring, stamped/bordered ceilings, lots of bright windows. Lovely LR, spacious DR, awesome kitchen, superb master, en suite, family room, 4 baths, in-floor htg, a/c. Amazing yard, beautifully landscaped, stamped concrete, beautiful stone work, 24’x26’ garage. You’ll love it! Asking $368,000 CA0076923
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ONE OF A KIND HOME IN VALLEYVIEW! ... 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 IMPRESSIVE FLOOR PLAN … An eyecatcher from the first step inside! Vaulted ceilings, lovely flooring, big bright windows. Gorgeous kitchen, beautiful cabinetry, quartz counters, centre island. All this + much more! CA0051288 Asking $399,900 EXC. BUNGALOW, QUIET CUL-DE-SAC, HUGE LOT! … Wow! 3-bdrm. w/open floor plan, 9’ ceilE! IC PR EW N hardwood flooring, ings, arches, lots of bright windows. Lovely LR, cozy FP, beautiful coffered ceilings in DR, country kitchen/dinette. En suite, MF laundry. Awesome yard, lge. covered deck, fenced, shed, play centre and more! You’ll love it! Asking $339,900 CA0076694 I M M AC U L AT E 2-STOREY ON BEAUTIFUL, PRIVATE LOT IN VICTORIA PARK … 3-car garage, grand staircase, Italian granite, custom cabinets, a/c and so much more! Book your viewing today! Asking $749,900 CA0076850 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! CA0065780 Asking $429,900 S T U N N I N G CUSTOM BUILT 5-BDRM. HOME G...! overlooking NEW LISTIN valley. Open floor plan, 9 ft. ceilings, stone FP, huge boot room. Perfect for growing family. CA0081231 Asking $647,500 FAMILY FRIENDLY 2-STOREY IN VALLEYVIEW! … Close to parks, walking trails. Great layout, hardwood floors, G maple cabinetry, open concept NEW LISTIN living. 3 good bdrm. on upper w/two 4-pce. baths, laundry. Bsmt. mostly fin. Fenced yard, covered veranda, sunny deck, 22’x24’ fin. garage. Immediate possession! CA0080787 Asking $334,900 COMPLETELY FINISHED WITH UPGRADES! ... Former show home! Upgraded plumbing fixtures, doors/trims, central vac, granite counters, FP + more. 3 bdrm. up, 3-pce. en suite, upper level laundry, fin. bsmt. Attached 20’x24’ htd. garage, epoxy floors, exc. parking options! Ask $319,900 CA0077791 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
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EXCITING NEW MULTILEVEL FLOOR PLAN FROM ZETSEN MASTER BUILDERS ... Lovely kitchen! CA0046337 Asking $399,900 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. CA0065778 Asking $429,900 STUNNING CUSTOM BUILT 1586 SQ. FT. MULTI-LEVEL HOME SW MEADOWS! CA0078853 Asking $374,900
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RESIDENTIAL LOTS HUSTLE PARK ... by huge playground and west end amenities! • 30 lots with alley access, starting from $91,190 • 18 cul-de-sac lots, starting from $114,290 SOUTHWEST MEADOWS ... by parks, playground and West End amenities! • 14 lots with alley access, from $96,690 • 11 large cul-de-sac lots, from $139,425 Call now for more information!
MULTI-FAMILY LOTS 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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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 EXC. BUSINESS/ INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY – ZONED M1 ... Great east-end location! 10,000 sq. ft. bldg. divided into 3 titled condo bays. Easy customer access, parking. Exc. place for your business, you can lease what you don’t need! Take a look! Asking $1,290,000 CA0079219 BRAND NEW STATE- OF T H E-A RT OPTIONS! BUILDING – LE IP LT U M EXC. 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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EXCLUSIVE AND R ARE OPPORTUNITY ... to own a C1 zoned bldg. in highly sought after downtown area. Call today! CA0073183 EXC. OPPORTUNITY, CITY CENTRE CAMROSE! ... Vacant lot zoned C1. Call for details. Asking $55,900 CA0081398
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UNDER $300,000 GREAT 1528 SQ. FT. BUNG A L O W , D U G G A N PARK! ... Spacious front entrance leads to LR c/w hardwood flooring through most of MF. Stunning kitchen w/lovely maple cabinets, under cabinet lighting, terrific tile backsplash, SS appl. Huge master w/2-pce. en suite, pellet stove, lge. FR + much more! Many reno’s done in prior years + shingles, HW tank replaced in past year. Asking $295,000 CA0078742 IDEAL STARTER OR INVESTMENT HOME! … Spacious dinette, bright LR, huge master. Dev. bsmt. w/3 bdrm., office, laundry, 3-pce. bath. Fenced yard, alley access w/rear parking. North side of duplex is listed separately. Opportunity awaits! CA0076955 Asking $199,900 BE AU T I F ULLY U P DAT E D BUNGALOW W / G R E AT FLOOR PLAN … Many MF updates: flooring, windows, casings, lights/plumbing fixtures, stove + newer HW tank, furnace, shingles, panel. MF laundry options in 3rd bdrm. Single ins. garage, concrete patio, BBQ gas line, fenced. Asking $288,500 CA0079453 QUALITY BUNGALOW IN A QUIET R EDUCED ! 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 $259,000 CA0070842 WELL CARED FOR H A LF DUPLEX IN CREEKVIEW! ... Awesome location, great open concept floor ! ED plan w/lovely R EDUC PR ICEeating oak kitchen, bar, inviting dining/living area. 3-bdrm. upstairs w/master access to 4-pce. bath. Bsmt. open for dev. New a/c, HW tank. Corner lot provides extra parking. Ready and awaiting immediate possession! Asking $246,400 CA0072191 EXC. CONDO – WORRY FREE LIFESTYLE! ... Across from Jubilee Park, Mirror Lake E! NEW PR IC walking trails. Only blocks from city centre. Open spacious design w/bright windows, Lovely kitchen, spacious, bright LR, cozy gas FP, lge. master, en suite, MF laundry, elevator, guest suite, easy access to garage, much more! Looking for quality and lifestyle, call now! CA0076514 Now asking $285,900 NICELY RENO’D BILEVEL … close to parks and schools. G ! Good double car IN ST LI NEW garage, private fenced back yard w/RV parking. Why rent? Phone today! CA0081518 Asking $299,900 CAREFREE CONDO LIVING IN RIDGEPOINT! … centrally located, close to schools, downtown. Well maintained 3-bdrm., 2 bath unit will impress you! Open concept floor plan, vaulted ceilings, display ledges, oak cabinetry, island, lots of natural light. MF laundry, deck out back. Perfect for first time buyer or investment property! Asking $192,800 CA0079581 Brand New B ungalow Townhouse … CA0067999 Asking $269,900 IDEAL STARTER OR INVESTMENT, IMMEDIATE POSSESSION! T? EN R … Lge. LR w/FP, 2 MF WHY bdrm., 4-pce. bath. Dev. bsmt. features family room w/kitchenette, lge. bdrm., flex area, laundry, 3-pce. bath. Alley access w/rear parking, shed. South side of duplex is listed separately. Asking $195,900 CA0076964 COZY AFFORDABLE PRIVATE 2-BDRM. CONDO! ... Nice setting, ! close to schools, downG EW LISTIN townN shopping, quick commute to Augustana. South facing balcony, vaulted ceilings, open concept living. Maple cabinetry, centre island, cozy dining, good living area. In suite laundry, one parking space incl. Immediate possession! Asking $169,900 CA0080038 BUNGALOW BACKING ONTO CHESTER RONNING SCHOOL GROUNDS! … You’ll E! IC PR EW neighbourhood! Cozy 2+1 bdrm. love theNarea, features spacious LR, w/hardwood flooring. Lovely country kitchen, dinette w/park views. Cozy pellet stove in lge. family room. Private fenced yard, RV parking, alley access. Good starter, retirement property! CA0076846 Asking $235,500 Brand New B ungalow T ownhouse … One lvl. living at its finest. Asking $269,900 CA0068026
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BEAUTIFUL QUALITY BUILT BUNGALOW in daysland! … Absolutely gorgeous home! 9’, vaulted ceilings, gorgeous bamboo flooring, lots of bright windows. Gourmet kitchen w/granite, lovely bright dinette w/patio doors to amazing deck. Awesome great room, huge master, superb en suite! Exc. MF laundry, awesome yard, attached htd. garage, RV parking, a/c + more! You’ll love it! Asking $377,900 CA0074085 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! Asking $54,000 CA0060120 DAYS L A N D ! ... Solid, well cared for move-in ready house. Great 4-bdrm. 2 bath by quiet park. Low maintenance yard w/ oversized garage. Ask $244,900 CA0077831 QUALITY, COMFORT, AFFORDABILITY! … In G Village of Rosalind. Built IN ST LI EW w/4 bdrm., two 4-pce. baths, vinyl in N 2009 windows, high E furnace, HW on demand, 2 gas FP. Fenced yard, screened covered deck + more! Awesome 22’x24’ garage w/additional 8’x10’ storage built on. Tons of value here! Asking $205,900 CA0080893 COMMERCIAL LOT IN OHATON ... Features 24’x30’ garage w/100 amp service. Front and UCEDto! lot line. Great back lane access.R ED Serviced opportunity Asking $74,900 CA0076463
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! CA0077617 Asking $449,000 WELL MAINTAINED, CHARMING BUNGALOW IN TOWN OF BASHAW ... You’ll appreciate this NEW PR ICE! home’s country cottage feel w/white picket fence out front, tons of character inside. Main level has kitchen/ dining area, cozy LR, 1 bdrm., den, 4-pce. bath, lge. mud room w/MF laundry. Fully fenced, landscaped yard w/dog run, firepit, lge. dble. car garage, back patio. CA0079440 Asking $169,500
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HALF SECTION! ... 318.97 acres only one mile south of Coal Creek Golf Resort and Black Nugget Lake Campground. 0.5 mile off oiled road. 290 arable acres. Good potential bldg. site. Services readily available. Surface lease $1950/yr. Three metal bins. Wanting to expand or build your own home? Take a look! Asking $975,000 CA0047001
80 ACRES, EXC. BUNGALOW, SHOPS! ... Looking for space, peaceful country lifestyle? Exc. property, beautiful 5-bdrm., 1668 sq. ft. home featuring countryside views, awesome kitchen, exc. dinette, covered deck. Cozy gas FP in LR, spacious master, en suite, MF laundry. Exc. bsmt. dev. cozy in-floor htg. Attached in-floor htd. garage, 38’x28’ htd. shop, 24’x24’ hobby shop + more! Asking $679,900 CA0080324
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BUNGALOW • 1,236 sq. ft. • 2 bedrooms • In-floor heating • MF laundry • RV parking CA0073795
BI-LEVEL • 1,400 sq. ft. • 3 bedrooms Ask $445,900 CA0073823 Energy efficient built, in-floor heating, MF laundry, RV parking and more! CALL FOR DETAILS!
BUYER INCENTIVES! 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. Available immediately. Ask $379,000 CA0072329
WALKOUT BUNGALOWS
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Starting from $478,000
• Luxurious bungalow villas • Lock and leave lifestyle • Walkout basement • Backing onto park • Oversized garages
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