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On Sunday, August 21, everyone will have a unique and compelling opportunity to visit agricultural producers and see firsthand how food is produced. It’s called
Alberta Open Farm Days Banack’s Homestead, run by Humphrey (above) and Terry Banack, is a family grain farm that has been in operation since 1906. The busy farming operation is in its fourth generation of success. Humphrey, Terry and family are once again participating in this annual event and will be welcoming visitors to their grain farm near Round Hill. As a guest you will be able to experience – perhaps marvel at some of the equipment that is used for grain production. It’s your chance to see today’s remarkable farming technology. Many people will be shocked by the sheer size of agricultural equipment that is used in today’s crop production. There will also be displays of the plants and products that the Banack farm produces as well as consumer products that are made from their crops. Weather permitting, you will also be able to witness the Banack family beginning their pea crop harvest. For more information on this very popular opportunity to celebrate rural Alberta, along with a listing of local participating farms, please see page 6 of this week’s Country Booster.
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News Features…
Meeting Creek holds Prairie Fun Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Celebrating rural life with Open Farm Days . . . . . . . 6 Battle River Coop’s members making smart choice . . . 8 Bawlf School enhanced by community involvement. 10
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Throughout Alberta, visitors will be welcome at numerous participating farm and ranch operations. You will enjoy on-farm demonstrations and gain a better understanding of food supply at its source. You can also buy tasty and amazing quality food product at many of the stops available to you.
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Meeting Creek plans fun for the family during Prairie Fun Days By Lori Larsen In commemoration of the 100 anniversary of the Canadian Pacific’s Last Spike, Meeting Creek will be celebrating with Prairie Fun Days on Sunday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The day’s activities include speeder rides, covered
wagon rides, a tour of Meeting Creek Railway Station with a 1940s role playing Station Agent and a tour of the 1930 grain elevator with a role playing agent, crafts and games and building scarecrows. Scheduled events include serving chili and homemade Sunnyboy bread at 11 a.m.,
story and song time by the gazebo at 2 p.m., an Aboriginal Jingle Dance performed by Rebecca Fleury followed by a round dance at 2:30 p.m. For more information contact the Camrose Heritage Railway Station and Park by telephone at 780-672-3099.
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BVJ, parade offers fun for all ages
Photos by Lori Larsen and Murray Green Eight-year-old Emily Gravning from Kalispell, Montana had her hair tied up in a fun ponytail at the Pony-O booth at the BVJ Marketplace Tradeshow.
Steady rain lowered the price of an old-fashioned bath during the annual Big Valley Jamboree Kick Off parade held on July 28.
Tractors of all makes, colours and sizes pulled several floats at the Camrose parade on July 28, prior to the BVJ concerts.
Shaunna Steil from Camrose tried on a hat at the Lammle’s Western Wear & Tack booth in order to beat the heat on Friday, July 29 at the Big Valley Jamboree.
The town of Killam was represented during the parade with a float that displayed information about the town.
On July 29 during Bulls for Breakfast at the BVJ the bulls were winning with very few cowboys being able to hang on.
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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Residents and visitors are invited to join in the fun festivities of Prairie Fun Days at Meeting Creek on Sunday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Celebrating rural life with Open Farm Days By Murray Green
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The Alberta Open Farm Days is an opportunity for city residents to join the rural community and get a taste of what they do to produce food, or view animals. Open houses will be held on Sunday, Aug. 21 in Camrose County and surrounding area. On Aug. 21, 94 farms, ranches and ag-tourism operators will welcome visitors to share in local stories, see onfarm demonstrations and buy locally grown and produced products as they experience rural Alberta first hand. “Open Farm Days continues to be a big hit with thousands of Albertans, farms and ranches, producers and ag-tourism operators who take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience and celebrate rural Alberta,” said Ricardo Miranda, minister of culture and tourism. “Alberta has some of the finest and most innovative producers and agriculture-based businesses in the world. Open Farm Days is a wonderful opportunity for our agriculture sector to showcase the great work they do to ensure safe, nutritious and delicious food reaches our tables every day. I hope Albertans will come out to experience our province’s food-production sector and meet some outstanding producers,” said Oneil Carlier, minister of agriculture and forestry. Country Accent Heritage Breeds
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Malorie Aube and Tyler Parker invite you to visit their farm to learn about different heritage breeds like Dexter cows, Chantecler chickens and Mangalitsa pigs. Enjoy a feast in the field, enjoy pork products, fresh produce and baked goods during a picnic (12:30 to 2:30 p.m.). Be entertained by the life on the farm and take in an old fashioned hayride. Go east on Hwy 13 to get through Camrose. Take the third left after the underpass to cross the railroad and go on Hwy 26. Drive 21 km on Hwy 26 and turn left (North) on Range Road 180. Blue sign says 47 131 Range Road 180. Gatekeeper Farm
Diane and Gary Loewen will host you on their goat and hog farm from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday They have 160 female goats with kid goats, mini horses and a few foals to pet and feed. There will also be weanling hogs (if not sold by then) and 20 laying hens. The process in which they raise and sell animals will be discussed. Travel 10 km north of Camrose on Secondary Hwy 833, then five km east on Twp Rd 480. Banack’s Homestead
Agriculture displays will be set up at various locations during Alberta Open Farm Days.
Terry and Humphrey Banack and family will welcome visitors to their grains and oilseeds farm near Round Hill.
View a display of harvest equipment. If weather conditions are favorable they may be harvesting their crop on that day. They will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The farm is two miles south of Round Hill on secondary Highway 834. Irvings Farm Fresh
View free range Heritage Berkshire pigs with hosts Nicola and Alan Irving from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can enjoy the other farm family of kittens, dogs, chickens and horses. Meatshop tours are available and there is an opportunity to purchase products. A barbecue lunch is available. Round Hill is located 30 km south of Tofield and 30 km NE of Camrose on Hwy 834. Pass through Round Hill heading east on Twp Rd 484 and the farm is the first on the right (south) once you leave the village. Between RR 185 and RR 184. Roseberry Lane Market Garden
The u-pick berries and market garden near Ferintosh operated by Evelyn and Wayne Kraft will be inviting guests to join them from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Walk around and enjoy a tour of the u-pick garden. Assorted jams and jellies will be offered for sale. From Camrose, go south on Hwy 21 past New Norway for four miles. Turn west on Hwy 611 to RR 214 and then go south for three miles to the sign that indicates Little Beaver Estates. Turn east and the farm is the first on the right (south) side. From Ferintosh take the road through town going south, turn west at the Y and go west on Township Road 440 to Range Road 214. Turn east on Township Road 441; the farm is the first on the south (right). Lazy Bee Honey
The Ford family invites you to experience a demonstration of how a beehive operates, a tour of honey extraction (live bees present) and a tour of Simply Bee’s shop (candles, soap and lip balm). Drive east of Irma on Hwy 14 to RR 8-4. Turn north and go 11 km to the dark shop on the east side of the road. Erickson Agro
Mel and Kent Erickson will welcome visitors to their grain storage, harvest equipment and transportation equipment business. Learn about the types of grain they grow and what products it goes into. They will be open all day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The farm is south of Irma on secondary Highway 881 to Twp Rd 452, then west to RR 102. Drive south for a half mile. The farm is on the west side of the road.
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Ohaton street vote By Murray Green
Camrose County council will be asking Ohaton residents if they should proceed with the option to pave Taylor Street and Molville Street between Railway Avenue and Alberta Avenue as well as pave Railway Avenue and Alberta Avenue between Taylor Street and Molville Street in Ohaton. A survey is to be taken from local residents because the cost would be absorbed by landowners who live along those streets. A portion of funding would come from a Local Improvement Tax and the remainder of funding to come from municipal reserves. Initial discussion regarding the need for street improvement came about as a result of a number of phone calls from concerned residents regarding the condition of Taylor Street and Railway Avenue. These streets were surfaced with cold mix at some point and over time have deteriorated to the current situation where street improvements are required. Upon further inspection of the neighbourhood, it was determined that Molville Street should be added as well. Initial budget considerations made in 2015 for the 2016 operational budget were to turn the noted sections of roadway back to gravel, so any
costs over and above that will be unbudgeted expenses. “Homeowner consultation was undertaken by conducting a very general phone survey of residents adjacent to the impacted roads. Each resident contacted was informed of the alternatives and the capital cost of each alternative,” said county administrator Paul King. Because the financial impact to the residents was unknown at the time, they were notified that there was the potential for a local improvement tax depending on council’s decision. The general consensus was that if there were no direct financial implications to the residents they would like to see it paved. “However, the question was repeatedly asked on how it would affect taxes, which leaves some level of uncertainty as to what degree of financial input the residents would be satisfied with in relation to the chosen alternative,” added King. “Let’s put this to a vote of the people who would be paying a local improvement tax. They can decide if they want the streets paved or turned back to gravel and if they want their taxes to increase,” said councillor Trevor Miller. Councillor Brian Willoughby moved that a survey be held to receive feedback on how the County should proceed.
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Battle River Power Coop’s members making smart choices By Lori Larsen
The Battle River Power Coop honours another year of growth and success with members and distinguished guests on June 22 at the annual general meeting held at the Norsemen Inn. Smart Choice
Chairman Dan Astner spoke of two key issues regarding Battle River Power Coop, the first of which was to describe the premise behind electrical coops versus investor owned utilities. “Electrical co-ops operate under a cooperative structure and offer members some very unique advantages-we don’t generate profits for stockholders, rather we operate effectively and efficiently with the goal to save money for our members.” The second issue covered by Astner recognized the limits put on REAs with regards to who they can serve within their designated service area. “These limits are not only unreasonable, but also detrimental to the growth and viability of your Battle River Power Coop.” Astner’s main message to the members was that BRPC is the smart choice by offering advantages, including lower rates, rural experts, lean and nimble management, quick response to issues, consistently striving to improve operation efficiencies and a strong connection to the board members as who work and live in the communities they serve. “Speaking from a member’s point of view, we are extremely fortunate to have the employees that we do,” said Astner. “As a board we are extremely proud of our staff that earn the results that top or exceed any other company in this industry.” General manager Colleen
Musselman reported on why Battle River Power Coop is the smart choice. “Because the shareholders, customers and members are the all same it changes where the board’s direction is and where board members’ focus is and what we as a team of employees are there to do. “We’re not there to maximize profit for stockholders we are there to be cost effective, safe and operate efficiently. We balance the members needs for the community to benefit as a whole.” BRPC employs 51 people that live in and around the communities they service and reinvest not only their salaries but their time. Musselman spoke about several ways the BRPC and its employees give back to the communities they serve and live in including: meals in the fields, habitat for humanity, contributions to local food banks, free public safety presentation across 13 counties through EMS, fire departments and Grades 4 and 5, coordination with counties on vegetation management, and to date $43,000 in scholarships. Along with community service BRPC has a policy where every dollar used to purchase merchandise or consulting is done locally within the service area first and if it is not available in one of the service areas the next mandate is to spend the money provincially. “Last year alone we spent $6 million locally and we spent another $13.5 million provincially,” commented Musselman. “We do not want the money to leave the province of Alberta.” Members savings
BRPC compares their
distribution tariff rates to FortisAlberta (utility in same service area). “Last year if you were all Fortis customers you would have paid an additional $6.4 million in distribution and tariffs from your billings then you would have paid if you stayed a co-op. This year it is $6.1 million. “Because we are here we are a competitive comparison and that makes both of us keep our feet to the fire, keep levels of service high and keep costs down so it is not always bad to have the comparison.” Musselman explained the average cost savings for members ranges from $500 to $900 annually with an average of $6,000 over the last nine or 10 years for a membership of approximately 8,500. “Over these years that is the equivalent of $42.9 million, which stays in your pockets to spend as you so deed or within your community. This is another way to look at the value of BRPC and that it is a smart choice.” Scorecard
Every year BRPC has a core audit done by Occupational Health and Safety and the Safety Codes Council to determine overall efficiency within the industry. “The lowest score we have ever had is 96 per cent and this year we scored 99.6 per cent. We had the highest score for seven years running, that says a lot about your utility but also a lot about the people who work your utility and the board of directors,” said Musselman. With regards to reliability standards BRPC was 100 percent compliant. “From the time that a call is received to the time that power is turned on is an average of one hour and 30 minutes.” BRPC scored high in the
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The Battle River Power Coop presented $1,000 scholarships to four recipients during the Annual General Meeting held on June 22 at the Norsemen Inn. Left to right are BRPC director Brian Carlson, recipients Christian Ford from Camrose, Kole Eichett from Leduc, Jazlyn Hull from Fort Saskatchewan and Mark Kenny on behalf of Jacob Kenny from Tees.
Photo courtesy of Battle River Power Coop Battle River Power Coop chair Dan Astner presents Kaylee Wilkie from Bashaw with a sponsorship to the summer camp put on by the Alberta Community and Cooperative Association (ACCA). The camp is held at the Goldeye Centre near Nordegg and is designed to develop leadership skills and educated youth on the world of cooperatives.
area of member satisfaction after an independent survey was conducted on 800 members by Illumina Research. “In most cases you scored Battle River Power Coop 96 to 97 per cent. “We are a pricing and service bench mark for the whole province,” remarked Musselman. Vegetation
Battle River Power Coop Vegetation supervisor Steven Kerr made a presentation outlining the importance of vegetation management. “Approximately seven years ago we took an aggressive approach to vegetation right of way maintenance,” explained Kerr. As a result of extensive research and data input, BRPC hired their own staff to patrol the powerlines for vegetation concerns. “We no longer tender out each REA for brushing maintenance. It was decided to incorporate a three year long maintenance contract, which provides consistent pricing for the term of the contract and gives us stability in our vegetation control contractor,” said Kerr. “This crew has produced above expectations and there has been positive member feedback and we have seen great value in our investment.” Kerr explained that right away maintenance is vital in ensuring the safety of staff members, contractors and the general public and can eliminate risk factors such as electrocution, fire, power outages and allows easier access to power lines and equipment. “In our first year of operation they (vegetation crew) saved the BRCP just under $200,000. The end result is a safer more cost effective vegetation program which
improves system reliability,” said Kerr. Bylaw 21
During the annual meeting held on June 22 members voted to add Supplemental Bylaw 21 to REA (Battle River Cooperative REA) bylaws. The motion was carried. Board member Claire Nordin spoke about the bylaw. “Bylaw 21 guarantees a vote of 50 per cent would be required to make the permanent and critical decision to sell your cooperative and the key words are critical and permanent, if your electrical coop is sold it can never be resurrected,” explained Nordin. Nordin added that the board of directors acts with in the best interest of all members and ensures they are current with all events happening that could affect BRPC. “One such concern is that an investor owned utility (IOU) could use the low level of our existing bylaw number 19 to their advantage. We have addressed this concern with government and have now received approval to proceed with this bylaw amendment to better align with the standard majority vote guidelines from most American companies regarding the sale of assets and works.” New board members
Battle River Power Coop welcomed new board members Leonard Blumenthal, Brian Carlson, Vern Hafso, Kevin Matthews, Don Moman and David Thomas.
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BATTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION #31 SCHOOL OPENING INFORMATION 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR
Our Mission The Battle River School Division, in collaboration with our communities, will support every student to be a lifelong learner and contributing member of society.
SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
Allan Johnstone, Cornerstone Christian, Holden, and Ryley schools are operating with a four-day week. Principals at the four-day week schools will distribute a slightly modified school year calendar.
On behalf of the teachers, administrators, and support staff, I would like to welcome each and every student to Battle River School Division for the 2016-2017 school year. This year staff will continue to strive to achieve our vision: Every Student, Every Day, A Success by providing a holistic educational experience focused on the academic, character and relationship development of each student.
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As a school division, we will emphasize the following priorities for the coming year: 1. Welcoming and Caring school environments 2. Literacy 3. Numeracy 4. Learning and Teaching (21st century) Rita Marler, Superintendent of Schools
NEW REGISTRATIONS Students new to Battle River School Division #31 should register at the school they will be attending and provide a birth certificate when registering.
BUSING SERVICE The first day of busing for all students will be Thursday, September 1, 2016. Students residing in Beaver County, Camrose County and Flagstaff County Students who were transported to a Division-operated school by bus during the last school year will be included in our plans for the 2016-2017 school year. Students new to these areas should register for bus service by calling the Transportation Department at 780-672-6131 extension #5244, or 1-800-262-4869 extension #5244, well in advance of school opening so that efficient routes can be planned. Any questions regarding attendance areas and/or eligibility for busing should be directed to the Transportation Department.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Beaver County East. . . . . . Tracey Boast Radley West. . . . . . . .Rebecca Heiberg Camrose County North . . . Judith Mazankowski South . . . . . . Kendall Severson
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City of Camrose Norm Erickson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorrie Sitler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flagstaff County East. . . . . . . . . . . . . Laurie Skori West. . . . . . . . . Susan Chromik
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29 STAFF MEETING-INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING DAY AT SCHOOL (No school for students) 30 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL-PLANNING DAY AT SCHOOL (No school for students) 31 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL-PLANNING DAY AT SCHOOL (No school for students) SEPTEMBER 1 FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS 5 LABOUR DAY (Schools closed) 16 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY (No school for students) OCTOBER 6 STAFF MEETING/EARLY DISMISSAL 7 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY (No school for students) 10 THANKSGIVING DAY (Schools closed) NOVEMBER 3 STAFF MEETING/EARLY DISMISSAL 11 REMEMBRANCE DAY (Schools closed) 14 DAY-IN-LIEU OF PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS (Schools closed) 15 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY (No school for students) DECEMBER 1 STAFF MEETING/EARLY DISMISSAL 23 LAST DAY OF CLASSES 25 CHRISTMAS BREAK BEGINS (Schools closed) JANUARY 9 SCHOOL RESUMES 12 STAFF MEETING/EARLY DISMISSAL 31 SEMESTER BREAK (Schools closed) FEBRUARY 1 SEMESTER TWO BEGINS 2 STAFF MEETING/EARLY DISMISSAL 17 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY (No school for students) 20 FAMILY DAY (Schools closed) MARCH 2 STAFF MEETING/EARLY DISMISSAL 9 & 10 TEACHERS’ CONVENTION (Schools closed) 24 DAY-IN-LIEU OF PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS (Schools closed) 27 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY (No school for students) APRIL 6 STAFF MEETING/EARLY DISMISSAL 14 GOOD FRIDAY (Schools closed) 17 SPRING BREAK BEGINS (Schools closed) 24 CLASSES RESUME MAY 4 STAFF MEETING/EARLY DISMISSAL 19 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY (No school for students) 22 VICTORIA DAY (Schools closed) JUNE 1 STAFF MEETING/EARLY DISMISSAL 2 NON-INSTRUCTIONAL-PLANNING DAY (No school for students) 29 LAST INSTRUCTIONAL DAY 30 LAST OPERATIONAL DAY (No school for students)
DIVISION LEADERSHIP TEAM Located at 5402-48A Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0L3 Superintendent of Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rita Marler Assistant Superintendent, Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ray Bosh Assistant Superintendent, Learning . . . . . . . . . . .Shan Jorgenson-Adam Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Huculak Assistant Superintendent, Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Imogene Walsh
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Community Relations Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane Hutchinson Director of Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Percy Roberts Director of Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Kropinske Director of Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shannon Melin Director of Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ken Robitaille
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Director of Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brenda Johnson Manager of Cultural and International Programs . . . . . . . Natasha Wilm Manager of Early Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lee Ann Ashby-Girard Manager of Inclusive Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brenda Herder Manager of Learning Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana White
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Please feel free to contact the school administrators to discuss the programs available to students in their schools. School Allan Johnstone Bashaw Battle River Online Bawlf C. W. Sears Camrose Composite High (English/French Immersion) Camrose Outreach Central High – Sedgewick Charlie Killam (English/French Immersion) Chester Ronning Cornerstone Christian Daysland Forestburg Hay Lakes Holden Home Schooling
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Principal Brad Kyle Craig Dimond Todd Sieben Tracy Beattie Zenovia Lazariuk Todd Sieben
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Laura Swanson Stephen Hoyland Maria Schaade
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K-5 K-12 K-12 K-12 1-12 K-6 1-12
Brian Horbay Alan Welde Richard Payne Brock Bartlett Don Hoffman Clayton Roe Ray Bosh
Vice-Principal Jerrit Brandt Shane Gau Emily Coykendall Doug Algar Caroline Simonson Neal Isnor Richard Cowan Todd Sikorski Reid Lansing Karla Koleba Mark Chanasyk Margaret Carlson (Acting) Karen Blumhagen Deanna Viske
School Hutterite Colonies: Camrose Hartland Holden Iron Creek Lougheed Rosalind Southbend Tofield Viking Wavy Lake
Jack Stuart Killam Public Learning Together Outreach New Norway Round Hill Ryley Sifton (English/French Immersion) Sparling Tofield Viking
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Principal Vice-Principal Natasha Wilm (Manager, Cultural and International Programs)
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K-5 K-9 10-12 K-12 1-9 7-12 K-5
Patrick McFeely Miles Walsh Gordon Thompson Judith Mazankowski (Program Coordinator) Thomas Midbo Sandra Wills Matthew Spronk Steven Ioanidis Randy Wiberg Lloyd Mackenzie
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Judy Sommer Tony Rice Adam Madsen
Stacey Dunnigan Michael Pollok Philip Brick
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County moves forward with solar panel construction By Murray Green
Camrose County gave the green light to installing solar panels in an effort to help the environment. Although the County may not make a lot of money on the project, councillors agreed that the move will make the County a leader in moving towards more energy efficiency in the future. Council selected Sky Fire Energy to proceed with the specific design plan and costing for the Solar Array Project, which will be presented at a future meeting. “A solar request for proposal was issued May 11. A site visit was held on May 25 and attended by eight companies,” said corporate services manager Teresa Gratrix. “Numerous requests for information/blueprints were received before and after the site visit and 12 proposals were received by administration.” Sky Fire and ENMAX provided the County with the best options. The County’s goal is to
decrease the amount of energy used from non-renewable energy sources. An estimated cost of $225,400 after a rebate was presented, with funds to come from MSI capital. Administration received 12 proposals. One proposal was rejected because it was late. Of the 11 proposals reviewed, one company was local, most were from within Alberta and a few were from Ontario. “As this was a design and construction proposal, they differed greatly. Five proposals were eliminated early in the analysis process. The top six proposals were subject to a detailed analysis, including follow-up emails and reference checks,” explained Gratrix in her report to council. The two companies that ranked at the top were Sky Fire Energy and ENMAX Corporation. Both of these companies are experienced, reliable and well respected within the industry. Both of these companies offered similar proposals as far as size,
output and cost of the system to be installed. “There is a concern that our roof structure will not be sufficient to support the system. Both companies ranked at the top have alternative mounting proposals and are confident the system will be feasible. Extra costs may be incurred if the roof structure will need to be reinforced, or if an alternative racking system is required,” she added. Administration recommended that Camrose County council select Sky Fire Energy to proceed with the specific design plan and costing for the Solar Array Project. In a closer review, administration chose Sky Fire Energy because of the responsiveness to Camrose County’s needs that they showed in the development of their proposal. The brand of panel ENMAX proposed to use is the first choice of the expert in the solar field that assisted on the review. “Sky Fire Energy’s initial proposal included an
awning array on the exterior wall of the public works shop and council chambers. During the follow-up process administration requested that they modify the proposal to show only the rooftop application,” added Gratrix. The system has an estimated cost of $281,750, less the applicable grant of $56,350 for a total price of $225,400 before GST. The system is 125.5 watts and will provide 35 to 40 per cent of electricity required. Based on the projected outputs of the proposed system, Camrose County will save $15,000 to $18,000 per year on electrical costs at the main building. This represents a 12-year payback on the solar investment. Camrose County will also save approximately $750 per year on the Carbon Tax starting in 2017. “The current life span is expected to be 20 years, but they are improving and evolving all of the time,” said Gratrix. “They degrade over time and offer less energy
at the end of their life. The big unknown is the price of energy. If it stays the same, it should be paid off in 12 years. If the price goes up, then we save even more.” However, if the solar panels only have a 20-year life span, then it leaves the County with only a few years of cost free operation. “After all of the installation and costs we run the risk of only breaking even,” said councillor Brian Willoughby. “The 12 years is the worst case situation,” said Gratrix. Councillor Greg Gillespie moved the motion to go ahead with the meeting with Sky Fire Energy. The final numbers were brought back to council. At the July 12 meeting, councillor Doug Lyseng added that the County should add the extended warranty and the motion to install solar panels passed in a 4-3 vote.
Bawlf School enhanced by community involvement By Murray Green
The Bawlf Education Support Team (BEST) has been engulfed by community support to enhance the recreation grounds and technology in the school since it was built. “We started fundraising for this project actually before the school was built. Once we found out we were getting a new school, we knew there would be extra needs,” said Gail Cunningham Flemming, chair of the Best foundation. “The grounds would have to be put back to recreation areas for students. A lot of it was lost due to the construction and placement of the school. Our track and field area was lost, part of our soccer field and part of the playground area.” Community leaders raised funds for upgraded technology in the school, landscaping, a ball diamond, a beach volleyball court, track and field area, and a basketball court on the north and east side of the school grounds. The funds raised for the projects totalled more than $500,000, speaking to the incredible support our school has received by the community over the past few years. “We started fundraising in 2013 and since that time communities in the area, Bawlf, Rosalind and the surrounding area, have come together to help and it has been incredible,” added Cunningham Flemming. “The school has become the heart of the community. Even when the parking lot was finished, we saw children starting to come with rollerskates and skateboards to use the paved smooth areas. The area around the school will not only be used by the
Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Bawlf Education Support Team led several projects at the school including receiving help from Burgar Funeral Home in building a tribute bench area for past students.
school, but the community as a whole. It (the project) has brought the community together.” The new school was a perfect opportunity to further build the community. “We knew that with Camrose only 15 minutes away, that we had to find ways to keep the children in the community at our school. By having the recreation facilities connected to the school, students don’t have to go somewhere else to have the same opportunities,” added Cunningham Flemming. “Coming in as new administrators at the school, we were overwhelmed by the community support. This whole surrounding commu-
nity of Bawlf, Rosalind and others has been amazing,” said principal Tracy Beattie. “The community has supported the idea of using the space for recreation facilities. From my, and Shane’s (viceprincipal Gau) perspective, having Gail’s hardworking group keep us up-to-date on the history of the projects that were started was valuable. A lot of the proposals on what we needed outside the school came from the students. The picnic table areas are important because we could see the students were looking for a place to eat lunch and meet.” A bench was installed by Burgar Funeral Home in memory of Ty Naslund
and Garrett Langille, who were both students at Bawlf School. These two boys were a big part of the student body and left a void in the school. The memoriam is a place where students can reflect on the friends they have lost, the feelings surrounding the losses, as well as the many other challenges surrounding youth and young adulthood. “This is exciting. We are pretty lucky to have the school we have and the yards that will compliment that. Our students are just excited to see grass. Once we get physical equipment in place they will be very fortunate,” added Gau. “It can’t come without a lot of support
and hard work. In the end it will be completely worth it. I drive around Camrose and see Bawlf children in the beach volleyball courts every night and it is nice that if we have a place for them to go, they don’t have to make that commute. When we have the facilities, teachers and staff here, they don’t have to go anywhere else.” The BEST Foundation thanked everyone for their support. “This would have never happened without the support from community groups and our parents,” said Cunningham Flemming. Parents formed BEST to assist in funding things that are not provided by regular school budgets.
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MOVIE NIGHT! Wednesday, August 24 at 7pm Wednesday, August 24 As part of our 60th Anniversary celebration, we’re hosting a movie night at Lougheed Performing Arts Centre! Bring your family for a special viewing of
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Vikings from Viking greeted friends in Camrose during the BVJ Kick-in Country parade on Main Street on July 28.
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Camrose District 4-H show winners 2016 Advanced Harvest Management Offer Save $0.75 per acre when you purchase matching acres of Round up Transorb® HC and Heat® LQ herbicide.* Monsanto and BASF are once again partnering to promote the use of multiple modes of action and best practices with a great offer. Tank-mixing Roundup Transorb® HC with Heat® LQ herbicide is a great option as a harvest aid for a faster, more complete dry down. *minimum quantities apply
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The Bashaw 4-H Club won the Pen of Three heifers competition at the Camrose District 4-H Interclub Show and Sale June 7. Congratulating Bashaw 4-H Club members Brooke Van de Voorde, Kayla Van de Voorde and Brookelyn Holt was Dave Vikse, from Vikse Family Farm.
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You can save thousands by having your dream home pre-built and moved onto your property. Founded in 1949, Nelson Lumber has supplied building materials to western Canada for more than 66 years and has been building RTM homes since 2005. Interiors can include hardwood floors, tiled floors, granite counter tops and cultured stone fireplaces. There are typically two things that can limit what they can put into your house; the homeowners’ imagination and their budget. The maximum building size can be 34’ wide by 92’ long and 28’ high when it is on the moving beams. All of the homes are delivered in one piece and rolled onto the foundation, which can be wood, concrete or ICF. There is no need for cranes or on-site work to put the house together once it arrives on site. The homes are virtually ready to move into with the toilet set and fixtures hung. Just the mechanical, plumbing and electrical needs to be completed. Customers are involved in the building process; from the designing the home, selecting interior and exterior colors and meeting with the kitchen and flooring people to make the home match their needs. Pre-built homes range in size from 900 to 2,800 square feet. The availability changes frequently, so contact Nelson for a list of the current homes available. For more information contact April or Roger at 780-871-6300.
Cleaver Kids received banners at the Camrose District 4-H Interclub Show and Sale at the Camrose Regional Exhibition June 7.
Bella Wray, from the Bashaw 4-H Club, was named the champion Cleaver Showman at the Camrose District 4-H Interclub Show and Sale at the Camrose Regional Exhibition June 7. Presenting a banner and boot jack to Bella on behalf of the Camrose District Beef Committee was Susanne Fankhanel.
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Camrose District 4-H show winners
Tessa Morrison, from the Bashaw 4-H Club, had the top junior record book at the Camrose District 4-H Interclub Show and Sale at Camrose Regional Exhibition June 7. Presenting a speaker set to Tessa on behalf of the Bashaw Ag Society was Gerry Fankhanel.
Lyndsey Smith, from the New Norway 4-H Club, had the top intermediate record book. Presenting a speaker set to Lyndsey on behalf of Spruce View Acres was Tracy Kushnerik.
Colin Fankhanel, from the Bashaw 4-H Club, had the top senior record book. Presenting a speaker set to Colin on behalf of P.T. Energy Services was Susanne Fankhanel.
Shana Lee Fankhanel, from the New Norway 4-H Club, won the junior live judging competition. Presenting a clipboard and gift card to Shana Lee on behalf of Do More Automotive was Susanne Fankhanel.
Halle Weinkauf, from the Rosalind 4-H Club, won the intermediate live judging competition. Presenting a clipboard and gift card to Halle on behalf of Edberg Crop Management was Susanne Fankhanel.
Tia Albers, from the Rosalind 4-H Club, won the senior live judging competition. Presenting a clipboard and gift card to Tia on behalf of Vision Credit Union was Dan Szott.
Bella Wray, from the Bashaw 4-H Club, had the champion cleaver calf. Presenting a long pillow and Nemo to Bella on behalf of Prospect Hill Shorthorns was Les Peterson.
Jared Hilgartner, from the Armena 4-H Club, had the reserve champion cleaver calf. Presenting a long pillow and a Dorie to Jared on behalf of Daysland Crop Management was Susanne Fankhanel.
Shana Lee Fankhanel, from the New Norway 4-H Club, had the champion yearling female. Presenting a plaque and a camera to Shana Lee on behalf of the Bank of Montreal was Susanne Fankhanel.
Brookelyn Holt, from the Bashaw 4-H Club, had the reserve champion yearling female. Presenting a plaque and a Canadiana chair to Brookelyn on behalf of Brimacombe Family Farm LLP was Travis Morrison.
Shana Lee Fankhanel, from the New Norway 4-H Club, had the champion senior female. Presenting a trophy and a camera to Shana Lee on behalf of TD Canada Trust was Robin Cinq-Mars.
Carson Berg, from the Rosalind 4-H Club, had the reserve champion senior female. Presenting a Canadiana chair to Carson on behalf of Vikse Family Farm was Dave Vikse.
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Hay Lakes receives water for life grant By Murray Green
The province announced a $683,027 investment in the Hay Lakes water project on June 24. Water for Life, Alberta Municipal Wastewater Partnership and the Alberta Jobs Plan worked together to make the project possible. In the provincial budget, the Government of Alberta set aside $595 million over the next five years to help fund water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects in small towns and rural Alberta. This funding will improve access to safe, reliable water supplies and enhance environmentally-sustainable wastewater treatment, while creating hundreds of jobs in communities across the province. This includes $683,027 in funding for the Village of Hay Lakes to upgrade the local wastewater treatment facility. “Modern water infrastructure not only protects
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