December 27, 2016 Camrose Booster

2016

Vol. LXV, No. 5 48 pages December 27, 2016

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Tyler Lee and Chef Jesse, representing Stockmen’s Chophouse, provide taste tests of the preferred wines for the Bailey Theatre’s New Year’s Eve draw to Geraint Osborne (Bailey Theatre Society Programming Committee member), and Leslie Lindballe (Programming Committee Chair).

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On December 31st in Camrose, there are many exciting ways to

Who Can You Count On . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Entertainment and Dining . . . . . . . 20 to 22 On the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Year in Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 to 41 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 to 46

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Ring in the

New Year!

Supporters of the Bailey Theatre hope you will consider spending the evening at the historic facility enjoying dinner and music.

The Kirby Sewell Band will be back by popular demand!

Alberta-based Sewell and his five-piece band are recognized for their passionate and energetic live performances.

On Kirby Sewell’s resumé: best Canadian blues vocalist of the year!

The evening will prove to be even more special for one ticket purchaser. Included in the price of admission is a chance to win wine for a year! The prize is a premium bottle of wine every month provided by Stockmen’s Chophouse.

Contact the Bailey Theatre for more information – 780.672.5510.

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News Features Albertans oppose coal phase-out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 City announces winning Pocket Park designs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 St. Mary’s heliport cleared for take-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Countdown to New Year is on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Reflections Column by Bonnie Hutchinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Rural break and enter Dec. 16

Camrose RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter at a pipeline job site near Highway 617. Suspects broke down the gate to gain entry to the buildings.

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Holding government departments accountable

By Kevin Sorenson, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot

Over my tenure as your Member of Parliament, I am pleased to report that constituents never hold back when it comes to objecting to the failures, waste, or other shortfalls of federal government departments.

We know that tax payer dollars are hard-earned and the government of the day ought to respect those tax dollars sent to Ottawa.

The Auditor General of Canada formally reports to Parliament four times a year. In the past, the House of Commons Standing Committee for Public Accounts, which I chair, held public meetings on the audits with the highest-ranking non-political public servants called to testify as to the problems that are under their responsibility. The chair would then table a Report in Parliament with recommendations for the government and that would be the end of it until the next audit of that particular body - often years away. Sometimes, the government of the day takes action on the committee’s Report In the 42nd Parliament, our committee is implementing an accountability process that goes beyond this traditional process. Our committee has deployed a ‘tracking’ system, where we follow-up on our own Reports to Parliament.

The Public Accounts Committee tries to work in a non-partisan manner. All Members of Parliament on the committee want to help the department, agency or crown corporation improve, as per the audit recommendations. To be sure, any public servant called to appear at one of these meetings has been ‘called onto the carpet’ and it is a serious event.

On Nov. 24, our committee called back the Department of National Defence to answer for their continual failure to satisfactorily assess inventory. The deputy defence minister in charge of inventory agreed to new deadlines and to report back to our committee on the progress he agreed to have the department achieve.

I was pleased with the ‘amicable’ tone our committee adopted in the latter part of the meeting so that we could send the deputy minister away with an achievable agenda.

The Canadian Public Accounts Committee is known as one of the top public accounts committees in the Commonwealth. The Treasury Board minister sent a delegation from our committee to the meetings of the Public Accounts Committee of the United Kingdom Parliament and the Commonwealth Association of Public Accounts Committees on Dec. 7 to 9, in London, England. I attended along with the Liberal and NDP vice-chairs of our committee. We shared with our Commonwealth colleagues the Canadian Parliament’s new system of tracking and accountability measures.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or previous columns you may write me at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, toll-free 1-800-665-4358, fax 780-608-4603 or e-mail Kevin.Sorenson.c1@parl.gc.ca.

Albertans oppose coal phase-out

By Murray Green

About 75 per cent of Alberta entrepreneurs oppose expedited phase-out of coal generated electricity.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released new survey data that shows Alberta’s entrepreneurs oppose plans to accelerate the phase-out of all coal generated electricity.

The provincial government intends to eliminate the use of coal to generate electricity nationally by 2030.

“Environmental issues are a concern for many Canadians, small business owners included. They feel strongly about environmental stewardship and support conservation efforts, but also want to grow the economy and create jobs,” said Amber Ruddy, Alberta director.

Coal generated electricity has historically been Alberta’s main source of power. Under existing federal rules, two-thirds of the province’s 18 coal-fired power plants are scheduled to be retired by 2030.

However, the Alberta

and now federal government are moving ahead with plans to phase out all coal generated electricity by 2030, and, in turn, many people are concerned it will mean added costs for taxpayers, job losses, and higher electricity bills for small and mediumsized business.

In a recent survey, business owners across Alberta were asked: Should the Alberta Government phase out all coal generated electricity by 2030 in order to transition to renewable energy? Only 14 per cent said yes, while 73 per cent said no, 12 per cent were undecided, and one per cent had no interest.

“Entrepreneurs are worried the accelerated phaseout will mean higher electricity costs for their businesses. While the demand for electricity grows, so will the need for the Alberta government to spend large sums of taxpayer dollars on alternative energy sources. The provincial government has been unable or unwilling to explain what the financial

cost will be for small business,” said Ruddy.

“This policy will pile additional costs onto Alberta’s small businesses for decades to come. Before moving ahead one more inch, the government should conduct and publicly release a comprehensive impact analysis on employment and the economy, and what it will mean for small and mediumsized businesses and their employees,” added Ruddy.

In the survey conducted from June 1 to July 15 this year 656 responses were received from Alberta businesses.

Coal has traditionally been Alberta’s main source of electricity. Under existing federal regulations, coalfired power plants must meet greenhouse gas emission standards, or retire when they reach 50 years of operation. This means 12 of Alberta’s 18 coal-fired generating plants are scheduled to be retired by 2030. If the remaining six plants shut down early, the government may incur additional costs.

MARMIES REOPENING

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Marmie’s Empty Nest celebrated the grand reopening just in time for Midnight Madness with a ribbon cutting on Nov. 25. Pictured from left to right are councillor Bill Sears, owners Jerry and Twila Nesvold, Mayor Norm Mayer, Downtown Camrose chair Michael Wetsch and Katrina Spence from Marmie’s.

HALL REPAIRS

Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Camrose Elks Lodge received a matching grant of $7,282 to go towards installing an energy efficient main entrance door, two emergency fire exit doors and lights for the ceiling in the upper hall. The renovations will take place in 2017 and members will be volunteering time to reduce the cost. Elks members, from left to right, receiving the Community Initiatives Program grant are Jim Urulson, Ken Rispler and exalted ruler Gerry Czapp. WetaskiwinCamrose MLA Bruce Hinkley made the presentation on Nov. 15.

SOCCER AWARDS

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Minor Soccer president Chris Howard, centre, presents $500 post-secondary scholarships to Carson Hvenegaard, left, and Todd Yaremcio. Howard presented the Trisha Lohner Scholarships to the long-time local soccer players. Both students are attending University of Alberta Augustana.

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December 19, 2016 Dear Camrose Now!, Thank you so much for the Camrose Now! push notification that was sent on Saturday December 17 after we found out the unfortunate news that our artists Tenore were snowed in on the East Coast and would not be making their flight to Edmonton resulting in the Lougheed Centre having to postpone the performance.

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REFLECTIONS

by Bonnie Hutchinson What are you doing New Year’s Eve? An old jazz song called, “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” is playing in the background. I have fond memories of New Year’s Eves Past. …The years of dressing glamorous, attending big public parties, dancing to live bands, the midnight countdown, singing “Auld Lang Syne” and, without a speck of discomfort, kissing a whole lot of strangers… …Years at house parties with lots of laughter, music, games, great food and drink, the midnight countdown and kissing not-strangers… …The year with children and grandchildren, doing New Year’s Eve in Edmonton’s Churchill Square, watching live entertainers and stages with flames shooting up, fireworks at midnight, and afterwards cramming into LRT trains with thousands of others… …The Y2K year when we began a new millennium with friends, watching TV as midnight happened around the world. Seeing celebrations in Australia, Asia, Europe (Paris and London were especially spectacular), South and North America and Hawaii, I have never felt so connected to the entire world. Most moving for me was the drumming/chanting greeting from Canada’s indigenous people in the far north to other indigenous people around the globe. …The year with my brother and sister-in-law at a live performance of great music from our teen years, fabulous buffet food and the midnight countdown… …Years with close friends, doing rituals of setting intentions for the next year, great food and drink, with cheers and hugs at midnight… …Years watching a broadcast of the New Year’s Eve concert at Carnegie Hall, watching midnight arrive in Times Square and two hours later toasting the New Year when it arrived in Alberta… *** I also have a memory of one New Year’s Eve when I was back home with a few friends after being at a party. The doorbell rang at something after 2 a.m. It was my dad and mom. Dad was saying, “We were at a party with a bunch of old coots and they shut it down early. It’s New Year’s! Are you making bacon and eggs?”

When my parents left, I could hear Dad saying, “Let’s go wake up Blain” (that would be my brother).

Mom sounded less than enthusiastic. I didn’t ever ask what happened next. *** I guess I’ve become an old coot. The joke among several friends is that it’s highly unlikely that any of us are going to be able to stay awake until midnight on New Year’s Eve. When we wake up on January 1, we’ll just assume that the clocks turned over and it really is 2017.

It’s been a few years since I kissed any strangers on New Year’s Eve. While I’m not as likely to be partying as I was in younger years, I’m now more intentional about how I begin a new year (or a new anything, for that matter). It matters to me to think about what I’m grateful for in the year just ending, and what I want to let go of or change. I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions, but I do think about my intentions for the New Year and what I want to be able to say on the next New Year’s Eve. That feels totally satisfactory. *** So what are you doing to bring in the New Year?

I’d love to hear from you! Send an email to Bonnie@ BonnieHutchinson.com and I will reply. *** If you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics, send a note to Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Camrose Lions Swans and Roses Club members Lee Kroeger, left, and Wade Borgel, right, presented $500 to Merry Christmas Fund chair Larry Schultz. The fund organizers and volunteers raised $31,150 to make 260 food hampers for Christmas Day.

FOOD BANK

Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Camrose Lions Swans and Roses Club members Larry Sharuga, left, and Gloria Sharuga, right, presented $2,500 to Camrose and District Neighbor Aid Center program director Jo-Anne Tweed to give to the food bank for the school breakfast program.

SILENT SANTA

Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Camrose Lions Swans and Roses Club members Lee Kroeger, left, and Wade Borgel, right, presented $500 to Camrose Kinette member Christine Shuman for the Silent Santa program that gathers and packs gifts for children to receive on Christmas Day.

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Seniors plan housing options

By Canadian Alliance for Senior Living

By 2041, seniors will comprise nearly a quarter of Canada’s population, compared to just under 15 per cent today. Much is made of the challenges associated with this demographic shift, and they are real.

In light of federal government priorities, there is an historic opportunity to innovate housing and health care by building a system that puts seniors and families at the centre of decisionmaking for all aspects of their well-being. We should not miss this chance to align these federal policy priorities to produce better social, financial and health outcomes for a generation that helped to build this country.

In theory, there are many housing and support options for seniors. These include staying in one’s own home; congregate (or group) living that offers communal hospitality services; supportive living that provides higher degrees of services; and memory care.

Seniors want to age well in their community of choice, but face barriers to doing so.

This is because services and programs are usually organized around inconsistent and complex governmental, regulatory and organizational imperatives rather than the needs of seniors.

Public and social costs of the status quo can be numerous and high. Financially, some seniors are forced into expensive hospital-like settings when less institutional and more home-like environments are more appropriate.

Socially, a growing number of middle class families struggle to look after aging parents and children at the same time, and seniors in smaller communities are often forced to move away from friends and family to find adequate housing. There may also be implications for other segments of the housing market, as seniors without suitable alternatives become isolated in large single family homes for too long.

Canada’s seniors deserve better. This can be achieved through more effective and coherent policy and programming, at all levels.

More specifically, the best way to encourage diverse housing and care options that meet the varied needs of aging Canadians is through a framework that redirects control for seniors’ housing, supports and care to seniors and their families in a measured and responsible way.

France, Germany and Australia have implemented selfdirected models of care delivery, while addressing quality

control. These models should be explored, adapted and piloted in Canada.

To propose action now is not a mere whimsy. Properly integrated, three of the federal government’s key priorities–developing a National Housing Strategy, creating an Innovation Agenda and a National Health Accord with billions of dollars in new funding for home care are aligned to support such a shift.

Other jurisdictions are moving ahead and put-

ting seniors at the centre of decision-making in care and living choices. If, as a society, we believe that seniors should have maximum choice and flexibility to choose where to live; to be able to live as independently as possible; and to retain full rights to manage their lives as they see fit irrespective of whether they require assistance and support, then Canada must take action also. The time to start is today.

PICTURE PERFECT

Sharon Olsen captured six gold and three silver medals in photography at the Alberta 55 Plus Games held in Drumheller Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. She is standing by her picture of the bird which the judge announced as the Best in the Show.

WINNING ART

Three artists brought home seven medals from the Alberta 55 plus Games held in Drumheller. Art winners, left to right, Gail Skjaveland, a silver medal; Gail Kerr two gold and a bronze; Lois Wilkie two gold and a silver with their art work displayed behind them.

CRIB CHAMPIONS

Fran Lewis, left, and Daisy Stagg were winners of the Alberta 55 Plus Crib Challenge Cup held in Daysland on Nov. 12. Camrose teams took the top three positions against teams from Stettler, Ponoka, Wetaskiwin, Rimbey, Lacombe and Daysland.

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Safety council advises seniors to learn about drugs

By Murray Green

Seniors need to be aware about the medications they take on a daily basis.

About two-thirds of seniors in Canada over the age of 65 have five, or more drug prescriptions.

Approximately a quarter have 10 prescriptions or more, according to the Canada Safety Council.

Having elderly patients using multiple medications is far from a new phenomenon. For seniors, this means more than having to remember which medications to take on what day and at what time. Polypharmacy, the simultane-

ous use of multiple drugs by one patient, brings a whole list of potential adverse drug reactions and safety measures to keep at the forefront of their minds.

During National Senior Safety Week, the Canada Safety Council is reminding Canadians about the importance of safe drugtaking habits. Good health, quality of life and general wellbeing can hang in the balance.

Organization is a crucial part of proper medication-taking. When prescribing the drug, doctors will also provide instructions on what dose to take, what time of day, how

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many times per week and any additional information necessary to proper use.

It’s absolutely crucial that these instructions be followed to the letter.

This can be more difficult when multiple drugs enter the equation. Keep a complete, current list of medications you use, along with dosages and schedules. Also make a note as to why you’re taking every specific drug. If you’re not sure, or can’t recall, call your doctor’s office and ask for their assistance.

A useful tool to help keep the chaos at bay is to sort the medications into a weekly plastic pill organizer, available at most pharmacies. By dividing the drugs as necessary on a week-by-week basis, it removes much of the guesswork that comes with being uncertain about having taken the medication on any given day.

Canada Safety Council offers some other useful tips. Inform your health care professional what kind of medications you’re taking. This includes anything that may have already been prescribed, as well as over-the-counter painkillers, herbal remedies and vitamins. Your doctor needs to know which drugs you’re currently taking so they can avoid prescribing medication that is known to interact with them.

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Never stop taking a prescription earlier than recommended, even if you’re starting to feel better. Always consult with your doctor before ceasing use of any medication.

Do not share your own prescriptions or take someone else’s prescription.

Caregivers also have a responsibility to always be fully focused on the task at hand. If you’ve been tasked with dispensing and administering drugs, ensure that you’re paying attention at all times.

Errors can sneak in when vigilance falls by the wayside. Be smart, be alert and prevent mistakes before they happen.

Following these simple tips will help keep the risks of serious adverse reactions at a minimum and keep a good quality of life moving forward.

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City announces winning Pocket Park designs

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The winning designers for the 50th Street pocket park were given a certificate of recognition by the City of Camrose. Mayor Norm Mayer, centre, along with City of Camrose senior development officer Colin MacPhee, left, present a certificate to first place winners Kyla Johnson, right of Mayor Mayer and Judy Mclean, far right.

By Lori Larsen

The Downtown Pocket Park project for the site located at 4952-50 Street is moving ahead with the completion of phase one and the announcement of the three winning designs.

The project was initiated in August, 2015. The site was purchased by the City of Camrose from the now defunct Camrose H istor ic Ma instreet Society with the bulk of the funding ($73,500) being a donation from the Historic Society and the city providing the difference ($6,500).

“In the interim, between Sept., 2015 and 2016 we (City) have put together enabling documents to establish a design committee,” said City of Camrose planning and development senior officer Colin MacPhee.

“The intention was to get designs in-house that reflected area stakeholder input and make it a “By Camrose For Camrose” project.”

There were 11 submissions to the project, some from professional architectural designers and land-

scape architects. The judging was done blindly with no reference to the designers names or names of firms on the actual design.

“The submission that won was completed by two local ladies that are in art design work,” said MacPhee.

MacPhee directed council’s attention to the three winning designs displayed at the front of council chambers.

“Goals moving forward will include public engagement in the form of open houses to give the public an opportunity to view the winning design,” said MacPhee.

MacPhee indicated a fundraising campaign is currently being put together but that he was ensuring everything was in order before soliciting funds for the project.

“The campaign will involve canvassing local service clubs and seeking funding or even a partnership and seeking input for fundraising in general.”

By February/March, 2017, MacPhee hopes the project is at the phase of for-

mal design and explained that the winning designs were a representation of what the stakeholders of Camrose envision the park being.

By June, 2017, the plan is to settle on one design that falls within budget realities.

With regards to the budget MacPhee explained, “We are looking to obtain $50,000 in seed funding from council but the other $150,000 is the target we set.

“We did ask for costing on these designs and the numbers that came in, that we believe to be realistic, are between $150,000 to $200,000. But it doesn’t necessarily mean that it will cost that much.”

City of Camrose director of planning and development Aaron Leckie said, “The $150,000 that we are targeting in fundraising is a combination of grants, that we know are available and have to apply for that are specifically geared for projects like this, and fundraising from local business to make this a legacy park for the future of Camrose supporting businesses with an open public space on Main Street.”

Leckie also said that the Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club informed the city they would be celebrating their centennial in 2017 and were reaching out to the city for projects that could involve the club.

“The costing estimates that the general rule is two

thirds material, one third labour and if we can work out some arrangement where a lot of that labour is done through volunteer work that would certainly help with the ultimate design and the costing of this project as we have outlined it to council.”

Cou ncillor Max Lindstrand inquired as to what would happen to the Duggan Foodland image that exists on the north facing wall of the south building.

MacPhee replied that the designs will incorporate the preservation of that ghosting and that, as a piece of heritage, it will not be just painted over.

Councillor Wayne Throndson questioned MacPhee as to whether the project will require a loan from the City or would the construction be continued upon successful fund raising.

MacPhee answered by saying. “Right now the idea is to pursue the fundraising to achieve that goal.

We want this project to stand on its own two feet, so to speak. We will do our absolute best to obtain that fund raising.”

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The winning designers for the 50th Street pocket park were given a certificate of recognition by the City of Camrose. Mayor Norm Mayer, centre, along with City of Camrose senior development officer Colin MacPhee, left, present a certificate to second place winners Dnyanesh Deshpande, right of Mayor Mayer and Alex Lader, far right.

Battle River Community Foundation supports youth leadership program

Battle River Community Foundation treasurer, Imogene Walsh, left, presented a cheque to Bonnie Anderson, director of development at the University of Alberta, Augustana Campus.

The Battle River Community Foundation awarded grants to the University of Alberta, Augustana Campus to support the Rotary Youth Leadership Canoe Program. Battle River Community Foundation treasurer, Imogene Walsh, presented a cheque to Bonnie Anderson, director of development at Augustana Campus.

The grants are from income from the Camrose Rotary Club Fund and the Grattidge Family Fund.

The Camrose Rotary Club Fund was created to allow

the club to recommend grant recipients for consideration by the Foundation board. The Grattidge Family Fund supports grants to 4-H, environmental and outdoor education projects and scholarships.

The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support projects, such as this, in East Central Alberta, which benefit the local 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.

Since it was founded in 1995, the Battle River Community Foundation has granted over $4,470,000 to support community facilities and programs such as the Rotary Youth Leadership Canoe Program.

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My story dates back several months to what one might call a Christmas in July tale.

On Friday, July 8th of this past year I made an appointment to get the wiring of a utility trailer and my car completed at Tee Pee Trade & RV Centre Ltd. in Camrose, so that I could make a 1,600 km round trip to Fort St. John, B.C. to retrieve personal belongings that had to be packed up that weekend and returned with me to Alberta. Nadine Stefura was the Service Advisor who booked my appointment and who I checked in with that morning to leave the trailer and vehicle with. Later that afternoon Nadine called me to advise that the work was complete and I could come and get the vehicle and trailer.

When I did get to Tee Pee Trade & RV Centre that afternoon it was already well on into the day.

After paying for the repairs I went outside to check the lights and hook up the trailer. Unfortunately, to my disappointment, I found that they were not in fact working properly. I was beginning to get a bit stressed at that point, because I needed to be able to leave that evening and begin my road trip north and it was already nearing the end of the business day. I could tell that the employees were wrapping up their work for the day and people were moving about closing up various gates, doors, etc. On notifying Nadine that the wiring issues had not been resolved she sent herTech out to the parking lot to test the system and troubleshoot the problem. After about an hour of him running various tests and doing a lot of head shaking and repeatedly remarking, “I don’t get this, it doesn’t make any sense. I’ve been doing this for 10 years and this should be working, but it’s not,” he finally turned to me and said something to the effect of, “well, sorry buddy, I can’t figure it out and I have to leave to visit my Grandma this weekend now”. I was, as you can imagine, a bit beside myself and frustrated that what seemed like a fairly simple undertaking was no less going to disrupt my weekend moving plans, and I had already paid for work that apparently wasn’t going to get accomplished after all.

It was around about this point that Nadine returned to a more active role in trying to resolve my electrical issues with the vehicle. Although she works the counter inside; answering phones, booking appointments, advising customers, processing billings, etc., much to my delight it turned out she also has prior formal education and training in electronics. Now nearing 5 p.m. and as several other employees were packing up and driving out of the lot for home, Nadine was also no doubt ready to head for home as well. Despite this, instead of brushing me off and putting the work over to another day, I believe she genuinely cared that I should be able to meet the schedule I needed to that weekend. Instead of telling me what she could not do for me, she was on her cell phone with someone explaining the current issues and doing what she could to try and find a solution to fix the problem. After a short time on her cell phone Nadine went back inside and then returned a few minutes later with a soldering gun, some wires and a small black box. Working in the parking lot, she proceeded to bypass some trailer light connection box in the back of my Ford Taurus station wagon and achieved a solution and working lights and signal lights by installing a different black box in its place. It took her all of about a half hour to achieve a successful fix.

Don’t ask me what these things were; all I know is that by around 5:30 p.m. that evening Nadine Stefura had to my mind gone WAY above and beyond what one could have reasonably expected of her in her role and she accomplished at the end of the day what a ten-plus year service tech threw his arms up in defeat over. I was able to leave for Fort St. John, B.C., that evening, packed my belongings up that weekend, and returned them all safely with me to Camrose by Monday. It was 1,600 kms of driving on some busy highways, with lots of trucks and recreational vehicles, and those working lights were critical for my safe passage on a journey with heavy volumes of traffic at times along the way. I thought on numerous occasions on that weekend as I drove those long hours, and on several occasions since, how messed up my plans and my move might have been had it not been for one young lady who cared enough not to turn her back on a problem and do what needed to be done to find its solution. She impressed me to no end that day! Of all the quality customer service experiences I have enjoyed over my life, I have to say none I recall was ever more important to the success of my needs or appreciated more than that act of competency and kindness was on that late Friday afternoon in early July!

In Nadine Stefura, Tee Pee Trade & RV Centre Ltd. most definitely has an outstanding customer server!

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For this heartfelt entry, The Camrose Booster has awarded Andrew Gilchrist dinner for two at his favourite Camrose restaurant - Stockmen’s Chop House.

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St. Mary’s heliport cleared for take-off

By Murray Green

The heliport at Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose has been cleared for take-off and landings.

The upgraded heliport is operational after Transport Canada issued a flight certificate confirming air ambulance helicopters, including STARS, can land at the facility.

“We are extremely pleased to partner with STARS and with the enhanced care we are able to provide to those we serve, especially those that are at high risk and require rapid expert transport to specialists to ensure the best health outcome possible,” said Sheli Murphy, senior operating officer rural health with Covenant Health.

“The ability to have all medevac helicopters land right here at the St. Mary’s Hospital will improve access for patients who need critical care transport,” added Kerry Bales, chief central zone officer.

The heliport can accom-

modate both of the STARS helicopters, BK117 and the larger AW139, which can provide care across greater distances.

STARS helicopters are more than an ambulance in the air, they are sophisticated medical environments brought directly to the patient. This can mean the difference in the health outcome of a patient. On board, a full array of medications and equipment is at the disposal of the air medical crew. STARS personnel are able to administer life-saving drugs, defibrillate a patient’s heart, transfuse blood, and peer inside a patient using portable ultrasound.

“Many lives have been saved because of our ability to provide transport and medical expertise to critically ill and injured patients via air ambulance,” said Mike Lamacchia, vice-president of Alberta and Saskatchewan Operations at STARS. In 2013, the Government of Alberta provided AHS $25 million for

remediation of 13 priority heliport sites across the province over three years, including the local heliport in Camrose.

“The ability to accommodate all air ambulance helicopters at the St. Mary’s Hospital is vitally important,” said Sarah Hoffman, deputy premier and minister of health. “The heliport upgrades will give patients improved access to the lifesaving care they need and will also give our dedicated front-line responders a greater ability to provide responsive critical care.”

Alberta Health Services EMS team, including dispatch services, ground ambulances, fixed-wing air ambulances and STARS work together as key partners to provide an integrated emergency medical response service. STARS physicians, nurses, paramedics and pilots work with a team of dedicated support staff and community partners to be there for Albertans and to save lives 24/7.

Fire Prevention week winners

By Lori Larsen

During Fire Prevention Week held Oct. 10 to 15, students from all Camrose elementary schools (kindergarten to Grade 6) were encouraged to take the message of Home Safety back to their parents.

Students participating put their names into a draw box for a chance to win a trophy, bag of goodies(supplied by Real Canadian Superstore), a Sparky the Safety Dog plush toy and a tour of the Camrose Fire Department.

On Dec. 14, Camrose Fire Chief Peter Krich presented the draw winners with their prizes and thanked them all for participating in home safety, after which the winners, along with their parents toured the fire station.

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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Fire Prevention winners from left to right are winners Braeden Coates, St. Patrick School kindergarten; Jayden Vert, Jack Stuart School Grade 2; Shaqelle Wollman, École Sifton School Grade 3; Jaslyn Pozerniuk, École Sifton School Grade 4; Isabella Wosley, Jack Stuart School Grade 5; Austin Olson, St. Patrick School Grade 6; (missing is Grade 1 winner Mythril Mae Manalo). Back row from left, Camrose Fire Chief Peter Krich and Real Canadian Superstore manager Rochelle Daniels.

Tenore postponed until January

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The Tenore concert with Sangkor that was scheduled to take place on Dec. 17 has been rescheduled to Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.

The concert begins at 8 p.m. and the original date was cancelled due to a snow storm and delayed flights.

“Thank you so much for your patience and understanding as we worked through the details of the rescheduled Tenore

performance,” said Tanya Pattullo, patron services manager at the Lougheed Centre.

This concert will be slightly revised from the original Christmas With You performance. The new show will also feature Broadway hits alongside some holiday classics.

University of Alberta Augustana women’s choir Sangkor will still be special guests.

Tenore reports that as a special gift, they will give one Christmas With You

CD to each family attending the concert on Jan. 30.

“If you are able to attend the concert, you do not have to do anything, your original ticket will grant you access to the theatre in the same seat you originally purchased. We will be calling patrons to let everyone know the new date,” added Tanya.

If you are unable to attend, contact the box office as soon as possible at 780-608-2922. If you didn’t have tickets, a limited number of returns may be available.

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The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 27, 2016 – Page 16

Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program

By Bruce Hinkley, Wetaskiwin-Camrose

MLA

The Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) announcement made

by Minister Brian Mason indicated in 2017-18 will provide $35 million in funding for local road bridges, resource roads and community airports for smaller towns, municipal districts and counties. This investment will support more jobs across the province and continued rural infrastructure support in Camrose and Wetaskiwin.

We continue to assist municipalities in building strong, safe, and resilient communities by providing significant funding to our municipal partners. End of October MSI funding for the County of Camrose includes: $2,073,656 for Township Road 434 reconstruction, $2,789,014 for Township Road 422 reconstruction, $715,800 for water filling station construction, $2,300,000 for Hamlet of Armena waterline extension and $1,640,761 for Township Road 480 reconstruction.

I am extremely proud to be part of our government supporting the citizens of our rural communities by providing the counties with funds to maintain and build infrastructure.

Provincial funding for local projects greatly reduces taxes Counties would otherwise have to raise through local taxation. These recent MSI announcements save the tax payers over $9.5 million in County property taxes.

Another area in which we will be saving constituents money is by capping or putting a ceiling on the Regulated Rate Option (RRO) electricity bills.

Capping residential, commercial and farm power rates will stabilize power prices and protect consumers from financial manipulation.

In June 2017, a guaranteed consumers’ maximum price of no more than 6.8 cents per kilowatt-hour for four years, if they are on a regulated rate option. Albertans can sign up with retailers or stay under a regulated rate option. About 55 per cent of Alberta households are on this default amount.

Only Alberta and Texas use an “energy-only market systems” which has proved to be extremely volatile. The new market system (called capacity market system) will move Alberta back into the North American mainstream for electrical systems. The capacity market system allows the province to plan for demand years in advance. This electrical system will end concerns that the carbon levy will spike electrical rates–consumers will now be protected.

“This will create an electricity system that is more reliable, delivers stable, affordable prices to Albertans and is attractive to investors,” said (Minister McCuaig-Boyd).

Dawn Farrell, the Calgary-based chief executive officer of power producer Trans Alta Corp hailed the overhaul as a “courageous decision” by the government. “This opens up our opportunities to invest both in our existing assets and new assets as we move forward,” she said.

Capital Power CEO Brian Vaasjo said a capacity market (rather than an energy-only market system) would encourage not only his company to resume investing in Alberta, but probably get interest from larger North American and European producers.

Gordon Howell (president and CEO of Howell Mayhew Engineering) said “people need to be aware that this cap is only on the RRO, not on the competitive contracts. RRO prices are the electricity purchase prices that you get if you do not choose to sign a competitive contract with an energy retailer.”

For many people who are paying less than 6.8 cents they will not see any change so long as electricity prices stay low (we are currently in a 20-year low now).

Will this impact microgenerators? Mr. Howell said, “it will not affect them because the prices are going to be very low for the period that the cap is in place, plus it is only the competitive retailers, not the RRO retailers, that are offering higher prices to MG owners.”

How might it affect small retailers such as Camrose Energy? Again, according to Mr. Howell, “it won’t because the cap is on RRO retainers. Camrose Energy is a competitive retailer. The cap’s plan show brilliant understanding and strategy. It permits competitive retailers to continue to do what they want, and for people to have a fall-back position to the RRO if they want.”

Some other exciting good news: TransAlta, Capital Power and ATCO have agreed with our Government to end coal-fired emissions and work to a stable, reliable and cleaner electricity system. The agreement will see the companies end their coal-fired electricity units on or before Dec. 31, 2030. To contact either of my offices call 780-672-0000 or 780-352-0241.

SILENT SANTA

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Velma Babiuk of the Camrose Royal Purple donates funds to Cathy Pacholek of the Camrose Kinette Club for the Silent Santa program. The money was raised at bingos and casinos.

FOOD BANK

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Elks exalted ruler Gerry Czapp, left, and Royal Purple representative Velma Babiuk each presented Camrose and District Neighbor Aid Center director Jo-Anne Tweed with $500 to go towards the Kids for Breakfast program that helps seven schools in Camrose.

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Celebrate Canada’s 150th on New Year’s Day

By Jane Cherry-Lemire

DQ GRAND OPENING Murray Green and Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The 48th Avenue Dairy Queen officiated it’s grand opening on Dec. 21 with a ribbon cutting

by Mayor Norm Mayer. Left to right are Dairy Queen managers Joey Arjona, Jober Sibug, Kristine Ticao, Mayor Mayer, DQ owners Lorraine and Marty McPhee, and city councillor David Ofrim. Insert: some people were willing to line up for a good deal on blizzards. During the grand opening the first 100 customers to purchase an eight inch or larger DQ cake received one free small blizzard treat every week for one year. The line was so long Dairy Queen owners and staff extended the offer to 120 customers.

The City of Camrose invites you and your family to help us celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with some Canadian Winter Fun on Jan. 1, 2107.

The day will begin with a yummy pancake brunch hosted by Flo Enterprises and the Swan’s and Rose Lions Club. The brunch will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Recreation Centre.

Following the brunch the concession will remain open until 4 p.m. and there will also be free hot chocolate throughout the whole event in the same location.

At noon we will be proudly unveiling the community mural that was created earlier in the year.

This will take place at the top of the stairs at the Recreation Centre. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the making of this beautiful mural.

From 1 to 4 p.m. we will be offering a free fun

swim at the Aquatic Centre and a free skate at the EnCana Arena. We will also be offering a variety of free games, crafts and face painting for children during this time on the walking track.

If you like to enjoy winter outside and weather permits you may want to take in the following events from 1 to 4 p.m. We will have horse drawn wagon rides, snow shoeing, snow painting and a snow man building contest (first prize will be $150 Downtown Bucks and second prize will be $50 Downtown Bucks). You can board the wagon from the parking lot behind the Max MacLean Arena and snow shoes and snow painting supplies will be available in the foyer of the Community Centre.

Birthday cake will be served at 2:30 p.m. at the Recreation Centre.

Hope to see you all there!

Support available over the holidays

By Murray Green

Provincial government phone lines will offer support to Albertans over the holidays.

The emergency lines will be available until Jan. 2, 2017 for programs and resources that affect health, safety and security of Albertans over 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Non-urgent government operations will be closed during this time. Regular service will resume on Jan. 3.

During the holidays,

people can call to receive help for a variety of emergencies.

For family violence, bullying or abuse, staff is on hand in more than 170 languages, or through online chat daily, from noon to 8 p.m.

Family Violence Info Line 310-1818; bullying helpline 1-888-456-2323; child abuse hotline 1-800387-KIDS (5437).

The Income Support Contact Centre is available for emergency basic needs assistance at 1-866-

644-5135 outside Edmonton. This number will be used for Safer Spaces Certificates.

The Mental Health Help Line is available 24/7, offering help to Albertans with mental health concerns at 1-877-303-2642.

Alberta.ca will feature a list of all services available over the holiday season. You can still use Government of Alberta online systems, but submissions or applications will not be processed until offices reopen in the New Year.

CRAFTY GIFTS Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The Sugar and Spice Christmas Gift and Craft Show held at the Norsemen Inn on Dec. 11 had a large assortment of vendors offering a variety of gift ideas. Vendors Kathy, left, and Bob Warren of BK’s Bling show one of the handcrafted bling pictures they were selling.

Fiddle restoration

By Lori Larsen

SNOW BRUSHES

Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Camrose and Area Youth Risk Awareness Network (CAYRAN) received a grant from the Alberta Traffic Safety Fund to purchase 2,200 snow brushes (with message Brush Out Impaired Driving) to be used for various Camrose Police Service, Camrose RCMP and Camrose County Peace Officers impaired driving campaigns throughout the winter. From left to right, Lucy Ernst, Alberta Health Services, Const. John Fernhout, Camrose Police Services, Tammy Richard, Alberta Health Services, Kendall Severson, Battle River School Division, Carol Breitkreutz, Alberta Health Services, Rochelle Johannson, Camrose Open Door, Jan Turnbull, Camrose Women’s Shelter, Randy Haugen, Camrose Fire Department and Jennifer Hastings, Taking Action on Bullying.

Preserving the past is an important mission of the staff and volunteers at the Camrose and District Centennial Museum and 2017 will mark the 50th anniversary of doing just that.

During Canada’s 100th birthday celebration in 1967 a group of Camrose and area community members took it upon themselves to create the museum, a place where the rich and vital history could be restored and preserved.

“For the kick off to our 50th anniversary the museum will be presenting a Hardanger Fiddle Benefit concert,” said museum coordinator Janine Carroll.

“We will be raising funds to restore a valuable, rare community treasure and artifact.”

The concert is taking place on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the Camrose United Church (4829-50 Street).

The free concert will feature local and guest musicians performing string music and refreshments will be served.

Donations for the fiddle restoration will be gratefully accepted.

For more information or to make an advance donation telephone 780672-3298.

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Carol Finley

Eva Mott

As long as we have memories, Yesterday remains, As long as we have hope, Tomorrow awaits.

As long as we have friendship, Each day is never a waste.

Carol Finley passed away peacefully on December 22, 2016 with family at her side.

She was born on April 24, 1942.

She was predeceased by her husband Ross Finley.

Funeral Services will be in January.

If friends and family so desire, memorial contributions will be gratefully accepted to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Arthritis Society.

December 21, 1926 ~ December 19, 2016

In memory of

Jack Blades who passed away on December 19, 2009, and

Eva Mott of Camrose passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2016 at the age of 89 years.

Eva is survived by her children Barbara (Jim) North of Camrose, Nancy (Dallas) McNeil of Calgary, and Jeffrey (Elandra) Mott of Lloydminster; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her two brothers Herb and Conrad; and sister Esther.

As per her request, no funeral service will be held.

If friends and family so desire, memorial contributions will be gratefully accepted to the Alberta Diabetes Foundation.

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

Katie Blades who passed away on January 1, 2014 Years go by – we miss you always.

We remember and mark the days.

Till Christ Jesus beckons us home Where you await with sweet welcome.

Love always, Lori and the Blades Families

Honour your departed friend or relative …with a memorial gift that will do good in their name forever.

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

In loving memory of

Carol Forester who passed away on December 29, 2015 Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories Of the one we love so much.

Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part.

God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts.

– Muriel and Gail

Laurence Wilson On November 13, 2016, Laurence Wilson of Edmonton passed away at the age of 70 years.

He is survived by his loving wife Bette; mother Catherine Dingle; sisters Karen (Gilles) Dennis, Lynne (Bill) Heidt and Shelley Wilson; brother Ken (Phyllis) Wilson. His children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren will miss his long-winded stories and dreams of the Oilers winning the Cup: daughter Jennifer (Paul) Stone, Brenda Regimbald, Megan Wilson, Rhonda Keltie and Kelly (Ryan) Barker; son Glenn (Aleesha) Wilson; grandchildren Kyle, Kayleigh, Kystie, Micaela, Alicia, Shelby, Cody, Kameron, Georgia, Ethan, Emily and baby Ashton; and great-grandchildren Holly, Victoria and Kristen.

Laurie’s long-time career with SunLife made him friends all over Alberta, including here in Camrose. His funny humour and lively zest for life will be missed by all who knew him.

Services have taken place in Edmonton. In lieu of f lowers, donations may be made to the Brain Care Centre, 229-10106 111 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5G 0B4.

In loving memory of

Leo Weinkauf Karin Naslund Ambassador (780)373-2114

Battle River Community Foundation Box 1122, Camrose, AB T4V 4E7 Phone (780)679-0449

For more information on The Camrose Booster Obituary Page, contact your funeral director or The Camrose Booster

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October 25, 1943 ~ December 9, 2006 Say not in grief that he is no more, But say in thankfulness that he was.

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Scott Allen O’Neil January 18, 1974 ~ December 21, 2016 Scott Allen O’Neil of Camrose, formerly of Hay River, NWT, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the age of 42 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Marion; children James, Katy and Liam; mother Darlene; grandfather Mark O’Neil Sr.; brother Chris; and sister Holly O’Neil (Richard).

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bill Harder officiating. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Ever remembered, Linda

Marvin Weber

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Kevin Glen Wold June 27, 1974 ~ December 20, 2016 Kevin Glen Wold of Camrose, Alberta passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at the age of 42 years.

Kevin is survived by his partner Christine Lee; parents John and Karen Wold; and brother Trevor Wold.

He was predeceased by his uncle Glen Wold; and grandparents Sigrid and Selmer Wold and Ralph and Helen Griffiths.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at 1:30 pm from CityLights Church in Camrose.

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

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Cook likes playing in Alberta

By Murray Green

Scott Cook is back in the area for a show in the Daysland Palace Theatre on Jan. 12, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Cook is known as a roots artist with a rare personal warmth. The Sherwood Park artist has managed to distill the stories collected over years of near-incessant touring across Canada, the USA, the UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia into straight-talking, keenly observant verse.

He will bring his humour, a disarming honesty, years of roads and a deep love of humanity to his song craft and storytelling. He is equally at home alone on stage, accompanying himself with guitar, banjo, ukulele, or backed by his acoustic trio the Second Chances, or as the Long Weekends.

Local music fans will be able to listen to Cook with Second Chances in Daysland. Tickets are available at the door, or by calling Sharon at 780-374-2403.

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T. Buckley Trio stops in Daysland

By Murray Green

The T. Buckley Trio from Calgary will be playing their own brand of country music at the Palace Theatre in Daysland at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017.

Known as a country rock band, T. Buckley Trio will be holding a special concert at the theatre through the Daysland and District Cultural Arts Society.

Buckley acts as the trio’s lead vocalist and principle songwriter, Derek Pulliam is on stand-up bass and vocals,, and Tim Leacock provides electric guitar, mandolin and vocals. The band brings a more-than memorable stage presence and harmonies that create a sound much larger

than their modest stage set up.

Drawing on everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Guy Clark, Buckley Trio can pivot from soft country to pounding rhythms.

The most recent release, Nowhere Fast marks Buckley’s third full length album, but the trio’s first band album.

It was recorded in 2014 in Hut 28 at the Banff Centre where the band set up in a small cabin in the woods, cluttered it full of amps, guitars and gear and recorded their music to capture a stripped down, honest and live version of their sound.

Tickets are available at the door, or by calling Sharon at 780-374-2403.

As 2016 comes to an end and you reminisce about another year gone by, take time out to make your New Year’s Eve plans.

Camrose has a variety of events for residents.

Kick up your heels and bring in the New Year with the live party band Capital News in the Regal Ballroom of the Best Western Plus Camrose Resort Casino.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a dinner buffet served at 7 p.m. Later in the evening light snacks will be served at 11 p.m., just in time for a champagne toast at 11:45 p.m.

If you want to enjoy the ambience of a historic theatre while listening to blues, the Bailey Theatre invites you to a New Year’s Eve event. Included in the ticket price are dinner, live entertainment and a chance to win Wine for a Year, which includes a bottle of premium wine every month provided by Stockmen’s Chophouse. Draws will be made for Kirby Sewell signed CDs. The evening begins at

7 p.m. with music starting at about 9 p.m.

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Come out to Boston Pizza on New Year’s Eve to enjoy the music of the amazing Dueling Pianos.

The evening will include music, dancing, noise makers and champagne.

Dance in the New Year with a New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance hosted by the Wild Rose Dance Club at Mirror Lake Centre on Dec. 31 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Admission includes a supper and light lunch later in the evening.

Supper is served at 6:30 p.m. and dancing to the music of the Diamonds band begins at 8 p.m., continuing until midnight.

For more information contact Hilda Tomaszewski at 780-672-6811 or Doreen Strong at 780-662-4941.

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come and send out the year at the New Year’s Eve Bash featuring music by Midnight Special, a free midnight supper and no cover charge.

The first day of 2017 promises some great family fun.

The City of Camrose is sponsoring the Canadian Winter Fun event as the kick off to Canada 150 celebrations on Jan. 1.

There will be a pancake brunch served at the Recreation Centre from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. hosted by the Swans and Roses Lions Club and Flo Enterprises.

At noon, the Canada 150 Community Mural will be unveiled at the top of the stairs in the Recreation Centre. If you are looking for a little indoor physical activity there will be free swimming and skating at the Rec Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. Other indoor activities include carnival games, face painting and Canadian crafts beginning at 1 p.m.

For more details visit www.camrose.ca/canada150 or telephone 780-672-9949.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 27, 2016 – Page 23

Kodiaks gain four points on Dragons

Donations of quilts

By Lori Larsen Members of the Battle River Quilters’ Guild spend hours preparing, sewing and finishing beautiful handcrafted quilts for people in the community in need of some special love.

“We have a comfort quilt day the last Saturday of every month,” said member Donna McShane.

The Guild consists of approximately 30 members who not only have a passion for quilting but getting together once or twice a month to share their passion, skills and friendship with one another.

On Dec. 21 some of the members of the guild gathered at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Camrose to present comfort quilts to representatives from four Camrose not-forprofit organizations.

Nora-Lee Rear from the Camrose Women’s Shelter received 18 large quilts and 28 smaller (children) quilts.

Bev Jagger from the Chemo Clinic at Covenant Health Camrose St. Mary’s Hospital received 15 large quilts.

Joanne Olsen from Rosehaven Care Centre received 19 large quilts and Family Violence Action Society Program Director Sheralyn Dobos received a large wall hanging quilt on behalf of the Family Violence Society.

Each of the representatives from the four organizations present, gave a presentation on their respective organizations and a heart felt thank you to the members of the guild for the very appreciated comfort quilt gifts.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The Battle River Quilters’ Guild donated a stunning wall hanging quilt to Family Violence Action Society. Pictured left to right are members of the guild Donna McShane, Ann Shute, Carole-Mae Coty, Camrose Family Violence Action Society program director Sheralyn Dobos and guild member Lesley Stoddart.

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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Women’s Shelter executive director Nora-Lee Rear, sits beside the generous donation of both large and small quilts to be given and kept by guests of the shelter.

Seated behind are left to right members of the Battle River Quilters’ Guild Elsa Hendricksen, Carol Marohn, Judy Hoehn, Alberta Tritten, Carole-Mae Coty and Donna McShane.

Dec. 22

An east end business contacted police advising that their storage unit was broken into during the night. Video surveillance was obtained and police are investigating.

A traffic stop was conducted and police located a small quantity of cannabis marijuana. The 37-year-old female driver was charged with possession of a controlled substance and released on an appearance notice to attend court.

Police were advised by a resident that his garage had been broken into and items were missing. Police are investigating the incident.

A traffic stop was conducted and police determined that the vehicle was stolen from a nearby community. The female driver was arrested and transported to police headquarters where a search resulted in police locating a small quantity of methamphetamine and cannabis marijuana. During the bookin process the female then proceeded to assault a police officer.

The 35-year-old female was charged with Possession of Stolen Property, Assaulting a Peace Officer, two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance and three counts of Breaching Conditions of a court order. The female is in custody waiting on a bail hearing.

Dec. 21

Rosehaven Provincial Program representative Joanne Olsen sits beside the beautifully handcrafted comfort quilt donations. Seated behind left to right are members of the Battle River Quilters’ Guild Margaret Prestage, Faith Gebert, Joanne Geertz and Lois Bilton.

Police were dispatched to a residence regarding a dispute.

Police mediated the situation and the individuals were sent separate ways for the evening.

Police assisted St. Mary’s Hospital after they reported that a male had left who still required care. Police located the male and transported him back to the hospital.

A 911 call was received from a male requesting police assistance. Police attended the back alley and observed a male sitting on the ground with a facial injury. Police determined that the two men had gotten into a verbal argument which escalated to a physical assault. The 47-year-old male who had placed the 911 call was arrested and charged with assault.

Police received a call from a crisis line advising of a male who was under distress. Police located a 46-year-old man who was grossly intoxicated and depressed. Police arrested and lodged the male until he was sober and ensured he received mental health assistance.

Dec. 20

Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose Chemo Clinic representative Bev Jagger sits beside the amazing donation of beautifully handcrafted comfort quilts. Seated behind left to right are Battle River Quilters’ Guild members Lorraine Thompson, Nina Koopnan and Louise Paull.

Police received a stolen vehicle complaint after a customer attended a business to pick up her vehicle and it could not be located. Police determined that a friend had picked up the vehicle after business hours and had not informed the owner.

Police stopped a vehicle for a traffic safety violation. Police determined that the vehicle was not insured and the licence plate did not match the vehicle. The 35-year-old male driver was also breaching his release conditions. The male was arrested and charged for the Breach along with three traffic violations.

He was later released on cash bail.

A customer contacted police after he attended a business after hours and found the front door to be open. Police searched the building and found everything to be in order. It was determined that the front door was simply not locked at the end of the day. A property representative attended the business and secured the building.

By Murray Green The Camrose Kodiaks felt the heat of a loss against Canmore and turned it into a rally to defeat the Drumheller Dragons in two straight games to finish the first half of the season on Dec. 16 and 17.

Camrose opened the scoring in a 4-1 victory at home when Alex Mowbray scored on an unassisted play in the middle of the frame.

Defenceman Joe Tambasco netted an unassisted shorthanded marker in the second to pull the Kodiaks into a two goal lead.

After a Dragons goal breathed some life into the opposition, Camrose fired right back with a power play tally from Tate Coughlin and a goal from Josh Zablocki a minute and a half later.

Goalie Patrick Gora stopped 27 of 28 shots. Camrose directed 26 shots at the Drumheller net.

Gora was at the centre of the story the night before as he collected a shut out in a 6-0 win in the badlands.

The veteran netminder stopped all 29 shots he faced, while Camrose recorded 28 shots.

Camrose came out of the gate on fire as they built a 3-0 lead in the opening period. Branden Voss, Cooper Johnson and Alex Mowbray scored for the bears.

In the second, Mackenzie Bauer and Kyler Kupka scored on special teams to douse the Dragons. Bauer’s tally was shorthanded and Kupka added his marker on the power play. Ryan Hartman added an insurance goal in the third.

Bryson Traptow leads the Kodiaks in points with 41 and assists with 23 in 32 games. Bauer has the most goals with 19 on the season and six were game winners.

Tambasco leads the defencemen with six goals and 28 points.

Gora has been the work horse in net with 18 wins and a 2.75 goals against average. He has a .914 save percentage.

Camrose starts the New Year on a road swing to Canmore, Bonnyville and Fort McMurray.

The Whitecourt Wolverines will be the first AJHL team to play in Camrose in 2017 on Friday, Jan. 13.

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Albertans fear new carbon tax

By Wes Taylor, MLA Battle River-Wainwright

The clock is ticking, and two hours after the ball drops in New York City signaling the New Year, so too will drop the carbon tax on Albertans.

Wildrose has opposed the NDP’s carbon tax since it was first introduced.

Polls tell me that I need only address this message to a minority of Albertans as over two-thirds of Albertans are firmly opposed to the carbon tax.

None the less, here are five reasons why you are right. For the minority, I hope it provides opportunity for reflection.

1. The tax will cost each family about $2,500 per year when fully implemented.

In the current economic climate the idea that families can cope with an increase in their household costs borders on the insane.

The NDP says it is offering rebates to those on lower incomes. Three issues here. Why in the first place is the NDP taking money away from the poorest in society at all through their carbon tax, just to give it back (another level of bureaucracy)? Second, rules at times can be hard to understand and it would be sad if someone missed out on their rebate because they didn’t conform to processes.

What guarantee is there that they will get the refund promised? Third, how will that money be rebated? Checks in the mail? This same government recently stopped sending license renewals.

The premier did though give some useful advice regarding saving money. She suggested that Albertans could “change the car you have” in order to pay less and to “make better choices.” It’s part of a long established pattern from this NDP government where they talk down to the very Albertans they are supposed to serve.

2. This tax is not revenue neutral. The NDP will use almost three-quarters of the funds raised to pay for new green slush fund projects.

The NDP are incurring huge deficits as a result of wasteful spending and desperately want an additional source of funds so they can spread them among favoured programs, projects and lobby groups.

In other words folks, what we have here is a tax grab.

3. Renewable energy cannot fill the gap. Taking a rough average from the daily tables produced by the Alberta Electric System Operator I calculate that renewable energy provides just 5.2 per cent of Alberta’s energy total energy requirements (providing the wind blows and the sun shines to the required degree).

If the NDP’s target is 30 per cent by 2030 this would mean a six fold increase in current capacity. By shutting down coal, the government has left a massive $25 billion gap in badly needed new generation that will be subsidized by taxpayers.

4. It is all for nothing. The NDP want to scrap five coal fired power stations in Alberta, while the rest of the world is busy building over 2,500.

In addition, they want to limit oilsands emissions to 100Mt despite Alberta already being among the best in the world for environmental and ethical standards.

All this is against a backdrop of the world demanding more oil. Restrictions on oilsands production will allow for countries with both lower environmental and human rights standards to fill demand leaving the world environmentally and ethically worse off.

Even if Alberta was removed from the planet its GHGs only account for 0.62 per cent (267Mt) of the current world total of 42,670Mt. A ‘reduction’ this small will resolve nothing.

They can call it climate leadership, I call it meaningless symbolism that is hurting our ability to compete.

5. It has been tried, and failed, elsewhere. Australia has already been through this. It introduced a carbon pricing scheme in 2012 only to scrap it in 2014.

Tony Abbott, the Australian prime minister, said this about the tax on its repeal: “A useless, destructive tax, which damaged jobs, which hurt families’ cost of living, and which didn’t actually help the environment is finally gone.”

These are just five of the many reasons why I oppose the carbon tax. My colleagues and I in the Wildrose will continue to oppose the carbon tax and promise to repeal it if returned to power at the next election.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year indeed!

You can contact Wes Taylor, MLA Battle River-Wainwright at his office 780-842-6177 or fax 780- 842-3171.

HAMPER HELPERS

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Christine Shuman of the Camrose Kinette Club’s Silent Santa program, left, received $100 from Camrose Elks exalted ruler Gerry Czapp. He also presented Dale Debnam and Larry Schultz of the Merry Christmas Fund with $300 to assist the organizations with preparing hampers with toys to give to those less fortunate.

RESTORE HELP

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Knights of Columbus deputy grand knight Wilf McElroy, left, and financial secretary Keith Elliott, right, present ReStore manager Jesse Larson with $600. This donation is a portion of the net proceeds from the charity ticket raffle.

WOMEN’S SHELTER

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Knights of Columbus deputy grand knight Wilf McElroy, left, and financial secretary Keith Elliott, right, present Camrose Women’s Shelter executive director Nora-Lee Rear with $600. This donation is a portion of the net proceeds from the charity ticket raffle.

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Join us in the next 13 pages as we retrace the stories, milestones and events of 2016 from Camrose and area.

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January

By Murray Green and Lori Larsen

As much as the coming of a new year is a time to look forward to an exciting and uncertain future, it is also a time to look back and reflect on what has happened over the past year. It has been an interesting year in the news provincially, nationally and even internationally. It has also been a year filled with touching stories, important milestones, and significant issues locally. Here’s how those top stories unfolded this year in the pages of The Camrose Booster.

5 – Bruce Hinkley, MLA

for Wetaskiwin-Camrose attended a meeting facilitated by the Camrose Chamber of Commerce to hear and respond to concerns from local businesses regarding the Alberta government minimum wage increases.

5 – Camrose Stained Glass owner Stephanie Sims was one of four finalists for the second annual Start-Up Entrepreneur Award in recognition of innovation, marketing strategy and general approach to business at the Success 4 Business Expo in Red Deer.

“I was excited that I was chosen as a finalist,” said Sims. “I am very proud of what I have been able to accomplish.”

5 – The Alberta economy is in for another rough ride in 2016 according to ATB Financial chief economist and former Camrose resident Todd Hirsch.

“I wish it wasn’t the case but I think 2016 is going to be a difficult year,” said Hirsch.

12 – There’s another reason to put away that cell phone or electronic device when you are behind the wheel. An amendment by the provincial government to the traffic safety act has increased the penalty for distracted driving (effective Jan. 1) to include three demerit points in addition to a $287 fine.

“The higher fine wasn’t enough to deter people from distracted driving so they (government) added the demerits,” said Camrose Police Service Const. Adam Belanger.

12 – Up, up and away.

Camrose resident Cory Schwartz travelled to Dubai as part of the Canadian Hot Air Balloon team to participate in the 2015 FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale)World Air Games (WAG).

Cory belongs to the Camrose Flying Club and is a member of Civil Air Search and Rescue Association.

12 – Well known pianist and University of Alberta Augustana instructor Roger Admiral will take you on a musical journey through Russia when he takes the stage on Sunday, Jan. 24.

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19 – It is rare to find an artist so talented that he or she can perform cover songs that turn out even better than the original composition. Canadian singer and pianist Jim Witter is one of those artists.

19 – The Camrose Public Library and Camrose Family Literacy will be hosting their fourth annual carnival in recognition of Family Literacy Day Jan. 27.

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26 – Susan Hertel of Camrose is a hero in the eyes of pets. She won the Global Pet Foods’ fourth annual Heroic Heart Pet Service Award after being nominated last September as a volunteer from a registered animal shelter or rescue. Hertel assists with clinics for the Alberta Spayed and Neutered Task Force.

26 – The competition will be fierce when the Boston Pizza Cup provincial men’s curling championships are held at the EnCana Arena in Camrose Feb. 10 to 14. “We’re going to see some really good action,” said Boston Pizza Cup host chair Darren McDermott.

26 – The Augustana Chaplaincy program, in conjunction with various community groups and University of Alberta senators Jerry Iwanus and Radomir Bilash, surprised the students attending the regular Tuesday soup supper held at University of Alberta Augustana, with a traditional Ukrainian Christmas supper, on Jan. 12.

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2 – The Camrose Chamber of Commerce will be placing a strong focus on membership in 2016. “We want to be aware of our members’ needs, see what we can offer them, and make sure they are aware of our seminars that are coming up,” said Chamber president Tanya Fox. “We have been hearing that a lot of businesses are wanting more interactive.”

2 – Chester Ronning School students listen intently to former CCHS vice-principal Alex Oliver as he read to elementary grades during Canadian Literacy Day.

2 – Special Olympics Camrose has a initiative program to assist parents who have children with learning or intellectual disabilities.

The Active Start Program was launched in Camrose for younger athletes who want to be involved.

9 – Kendall Warawa will be returning to Camrose with plenty of home town encouragement as he competes in the Boston Pizza Cup curling provincials Feb. 10 to 14. “I am beyond excited because the area is where I grew up and learned to curl. It brings back a lot of memories and connections with people I haven’t seen for a couple of years,” said Warawa. “It’s great for my mom and dad because they don’t have to travel far to see me curl.”

9 – In Memory of: John Boden is excited to spread his message about distracted driving to new drivers across western Canada. John, from just east of Camrose, was injured by a distracted teen driver back in 2007. After about eight years he decided it was time to create a visual awareness program to share where he and his wife Shauna talk about the accident at schools and in surrounding communities about the dangers of not paying attention to the road while driving.

16 – Walkable Camrose, the City of Camrose and the Camrose Walkers are inviting residents to participate in a Full Moon Walk in celebration of winter walking on Monday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m., with an introduction and information on winter walking at 6:30 p.m.

They encouraged people to meet at the Stoney Creek Centre prior to the opening presentation before walking on Stoney Creek Trails.

16 – Popular Camrose Booster columnist John Howard passed away on Feb. 10 at the age of 66 years. He will be remembered by the Booster family and his readership for his personal and sincere anecdotes on the circumstances of everyday life. John was the president of Gardner Bible College in Camrose and an interim pastor of the Wetaskiwin Church of God. He served as a Camrose City councilor for two terms.

16 – Two players from the Camrose Bulldogs bantam double-A squad took time out from their regular club to play for the Zone 4 team at the Alberta Winter Games in Medicine Hat Feb. 13 to 16.

Aline (Ally) Hironaka of Camrose and Raice Szott of Daysland of the Bulldogs were on the female hockey team. They were joined by local midget girls player Sydney Sorken, of Sedgewick.

23 – Downtown Camrose (formerly City Center Camrose) will be heading in a new direction in 2016. “We’re moving away from infrastructure or capital projects and focusing more on how we can improve and attract businesses,” said Downtown Camrose president Michael Wetsch at the organization’s annual meeting.

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9 – The Camrose and District Kiwanis Club has named Camrose Police Service Const. Matt Rolfe as the third recipient of the Top Cop award.

Constable Matt Rolfe is a strong community builder who focuses on assisting the youth of our community.

23 – Curling fans in the Camrose area were treated to top notch action on the ice as Kevin Koe’s rink won the Boston Pizza Cup and a berth in the brier in Ottawa March 5 to 13. Koe defeated the Charley Thomas rink 8-4 in the final game in the EnCana Arena to advance to nationals.

23 – The Augustana Vikings men’s curling team went 5-0 at the winter regional event to finish the season in first place overall with a record of 8-2.

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March 1 – Besides the love, dedication and support pets give to their owners, some pets are now being used for pet therapy, a program that trains them to work for their handlers (owners), providing comfort and benefit to others.

Bittern Lake resident Karen Gibson and her certified pet therapy dog, Booker, are part of this valuable program.

1 – When Ballet Jörgen takes the stage at the Jeanne and Peter Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday, March 2, for Sleeping Beauty, 15 local dancers will in the famous production.

“This will be a wonderful experience for them.

The more students we can add, the more exposure we have for dance as a career,” said Ballet Jörgen education manager Clea Iveson.

1 – The University of Alberta Augustana Campus presented a Distinguished Alumni Award to Verlyn Olson at its annual Community Awards Banquet. The longtime supporter of Augustana (previously Camrose Lutheran College) and former Wetaskiwin-Camrose MLA was honoured in recognition of his outstanding achievement.

8 – Elk Island Catholic School responded to a letter from Camrose City council recommending EICS and Battle River School boards work together on the co-location of a new EICS high school.

The proposal of co-location was unanimously rejected.

8 – Arlene McLean from Bawlf left her heart in Africa three years ago. Now she is returning to the country to continue her calling to assist needy patients on the world’s largest charity hospital ship, the Africa Mercy. The Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose operating room nurse joins about 400 international volunteers in providing health care went to Tamatave, Madagascar for a month.

15 – Covenant Health, which includes St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose, has received international recognition for its ethical practices. Covenant Health is one of seven health care organizations and the only Canadian company recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company.

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15 – Camrose Kodiaks defenceman Jake Dube was named the winner of the 2016 Stewy Stewart Memorial Award.

Alberta Junior Hockey League chairman and Kodiaks board member Greg Wood presented the award to Dube prior to the final regular season game in Camrose.

15 – Thanks to the very generous donation of funding

by Norm Mayer, Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose was able to purchase the Laerdal “MegaCode Kelly” simulator system. This includes the mannequin, simulation tablet hardware, simulation software, startup tech support and training for up to eight staff members on how to run medical simulation scenarios for staff education purposes.

22 – The Battle River Canine Association held its spring show March 25, 26 and 27 at the Camrose Regional Exhibition. The BRCA executive consists of president ​ Travis Rott, vice­-president ​ L eeAnne Bateman, treasurer ​ Al Nilson and secretary ​Norma Jeanne Pohl.

22 – Although music

legend Ian Tyson now considers a four date tour as a lengthy journey, the 82-year-old made sure to include Camrose on his list of concerts. His last appearance in Camrose was at the Big Valley Jamboree in 2015.

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29 – City council is continuing to review a location for the requested new Elk Island Catholic School high school.

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8 – Heartland television star Amber Marshall will be visiting the Camrose Regional Trade Show at the Camrose Regional Exhibition on March 12. Marshall has completed nine seasons as the character Amy on the popular show that is filmed in southern Alberta. “If all goes well in the spring, we will be going into filming our 10th season,” she said.

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5 – Good things really do happen to good people and that is evident for Camrose resident Jaimie Griffiths who was selected as the runner up in Lethbridge Community College’s Extreme Career Makeover 2. “I was so nervous, my stomach was turning,” said Jaimie.

5 – Sheryl and Marcelino Caba and their one-year-old son, Matthieu, are looking forward to receiving the keys to their new Habitat for Humanity Camrose built home this summer.

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5 – Gene Gebo grew up listening to and admiring Johnny Cash songs. Now he is giving a tribute to a country-rockabilly music legend with The Man in Black, A Tribute to Johnny Cash. The concert will be held at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, April 16.

12 – City council has

amended the Waste Collection and Disposal bylaw.

Changes will come into affect on May 1 and reflect the new automated waste collection system that will begin on May 2. With the move from manual to automated collection, fees will increase by $1.21 per dwelling unit per month for collection. An additional $2.80 will be charged per dwelling per month for the waste and organic totes/carts.

12 – École Charlie Killam School Grade 8 students, Sarah Larson and Cailynn Lalonde made a presentation to City council members regarding pedestrian safety at Charlie Killam during a Committee of Whole meeting.

Larson and Lalonde worked on this initiative along with Laura Swanson, Charlie Killam vice-principal, as part of the Leadership 8 class during the first school term. They continued the project on their own time, with the assistance of Swanson, after the term was completed.

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12 – At 2:20 p.m. on April 7 Camrose Fire Department responded to a fire at EMCO, a plumbing supply store located on 47 Avenue. “We received reports of smoke coming from the rear of the building,” said Camrose Fire Chief Peter Krich. “The initial call came in from the people across the street. The occupants of the building weren’t aware of the fire until they were notified.”

19 – While one organization in Camrose feels the loss of a valuable member, another will experience a tremendous gain. Open Door Camrose executive director Randal Nickel will be changing career paths to take on the slightly revised position of executive director of student life (chief student affairs officer) at the University of Alberta Augustana Campus.

19 – Four Camrose ladies made a big impression on the judges at the Central Alberta Quilters’ Guild’s 25th annual show in Red Deer April 1.

Janice Steiner won a first place ribbon for her wall hanging entitled Perfect Form, Glenna Ramsay won a second place ribbon in the large quilt category for Butterfly Quilt, and Liz Maki and Kathleen Riggins shared a first place ribbon in the long arm quilting category for a piece entitled Skyline.

19 – Students of Our Lady Mount Pleasant teacher Kristy Smith’s art class learned the intricate art of writing pysanky (storytelling through creating Ukrainian eggs) during a class taught

by Lyrissa Sheptak of Beaumont. Grade 7 student

Delan Waragodaarachchi uses a steady hand to paint his egg.

26–The 55 plus floor curling club at the Mirror Lake Centre celebrated its 30th anniversary on April 5 with a tournament featuring about 80 members. Vivian Selin, a floor curling veteran of about 24 years, and City of Camrose Deputy Mayor Wayne Throndson threw out the first rocks to launch the celebration and tournament.

26 – The Camrose Fire Department, along with firefighters from across the province, will be holding a Volunteer Firefighter Week from May 1 to 6. With the theme Answer The Call 2016, fire departments will be holding several activities during the week targeted at raising the profile of volunteer firefighters in the community.

26 – The Camrose and

District Community Band made a positive impression on band, instrumental and community music adjudicator Holly DeCaigny at the Music Festival’s community music night.

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May 3 – 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.

17 – Vivianne Grue, Battle River Community Foundation (BRCF) chair of the board presented the annual report to City of Camrose council members on May 2 and Camrose County council members. Grue began the presentation with a brief history and the purpose of the BRCF. “The Foundation was born from a vision to establish an on-going, long-term means of supporting important community ideals related to arts, culture, education, health, recreation and more,” explained Grue.

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3 – A Drive One 4UR School Event will be held at Bawlf School to raise funds for the Bawlf Education Support Team (BEST).

“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.

3 – Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose held a tea to salute its many volunteers. 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 inter-laced with many groups and individuals who help the community to thrive,” said Anna Radchenko, volunteer and foundation coordinator

17 – With the help of friends, family and, in many instances, complete strangers the displaced citizens of Fort McMurray are finding some solace in the kindness and generosity of others. Camrose and area residents have pulled together to donate, volunteer and take in disillusioned evacuees. The Fort McMurray Welcome Centre, located at the Rose City Curling Club, resembles that of a mini mall with tables and racks set up displaying thousands of donated items available to evacuees.

24 – Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities helps kids participate in sport and physical activity by assisting families to overcome the financial barriers associated with registration, equipment and transportation costs. A national charity with a local focus, Jumpstart makes sure every child has an equal opportunity to participate.

24 – One of the two trum-

peter swans released on the north side of Mirror Lake on by Camrose Parks employees discovered the cool waters he was off to join the female that was released just minutes earlier.

10 – More than 85,000 residents were evacuated from their homes in Fort McMurray and the surrounding area in one of the largest fire evacuations in provincial history. The local community reached out with supplies for those affected by the devastating wildfires.

The items were collected in three trailers and sent north on May 5 to assist with displaced residents.

10 – Camrose residents can expect tax assessments/ notices within the next few weeks. The tax increase for a typical residential property owner will be 2.33 per cent and for a typical non-residential property owner will be 1.72 per cent.

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Spring Classic Pro Rodeo at the Camrose Regional Exhibition offered plenty of action. Dusty Hausauer scored 85.5 points on Outlaw Buckers’ 508 Lunatic Party to win the saddle bronc event and $1,595.

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31 – If you ever end up on the operating room (OR) table at Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose, you can rest easy knowing that you are in good hands.

“Once you get a taste of working in the OR, you tend to love it and want to stay,” said RN Gail Streberg.

5040-50 Street, Camrose Phone 672-3204 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

4939-48 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-6778

5313-52 Avenue, Camrose 780.672.1029 www.timberlineroofing.ca

• Graphic Design • Handling all your printing needs

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SHAWN’S REPAIRS ~ SANDBLASTING and AUTOBODY See us for Autobody Repairs and Restorations • Sandblasting and Painting • Fibreglass Repairs • Free Estimates • Insurance Claims Industrial Sandblasting and Refinishing

• Heavy Equipment • Trailers and Frames • Oilfield Equipment

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2nd Floor Computers Inc. #1060, 6708-48 Avenue, Camrose

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Junction Hwy. 13 and 21 Camrose, AB Phone 780-672-6868

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Blue J Storage Inside and Outside Storage

780-679-8141 4603-52 Avenue, Camrose

DOUG JOHNSON AUCTION SERVICE LTD. Phone 780-672-1105

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Tracy 781.0292

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CAM-ALTA ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE For mechanics known for their work and their word,

Trust the Midas Touch.™ 6208-48 Avenue, Camrose, AB Phone (780)679-5180

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CAMROSE ANIMAL CLINIC Dr. Richard (Dick) Bibby 3843a-44 Avenue, Camrose Phone (780)672-7800

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Classic Restorations to Full-out Customs!

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7 – Camrose and area residents will be able to shop for homemade and homegrown goodies on Thursday nights now during the downtown market held from June 9 to Sept. 29 every Thursday night between 5 and 8 p.m. Debbie Thompson, and Connie Turre presented information on the new downtown market to Camrose Chamber of Commerce members.

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Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance & Construction Phone 780.672.0700 3831D-44 Avenue Camrose, Alberta Toll Free: 1.800.955.2988

Camrose Registry Ltd. 5613-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-1671

4874-50 Street, Camrose

7 – Another great season of fall and spring entertainment will be announced at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre at a Season Launch celebration.

You will be able to take tours of the facility, view video clips of the upcoming shows and listen to the high energy Celtic rock sounds of the Derina Harvey Band.

7 – The École Charlie Killam School Grade 6, 7 and 8 Concert Bands, under the direction of Bob Bailey, have again captured Superior Band awards at the Alberta Band Association provincial Festival of Bands earlier in May. In addition, the Grade 6 Concert Band was selected from 125 bands as the recipient of the Adjudicator’s Choice Award.

14 – The Camrose and District Senior Society held a special meeting on June 9 and elected Ragnor Gislason as the new president with 57 members present. The senior society offers 19 activities for anyone over 50 years of age to participate in. You can join the society through a membership to take part in the activities.

14 – Camrose nature lovers and bird watchers have welcomed back purple martins from their native Brazil. The males brandish their spectacular iridescent, bluish plumage flying acrobatics around the human built houses that shelter the females and young.

21 – Every patient at Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose has access to a doctor through the Inpatient Care Team Program.

On a rotating basis, a doctor will be available on a regular shift at the hospital. In the past some patients have had to wait for their own doctor to make a round at the hospital before receiving care, or updated instructions.

21 – The Bailey Buckaroos will be honouring band member Rudy Famulak’s 80th birthday during an allstar cast show on Sunday, June 26. You can join the celebration and enjoy guest performers Ross Arthur, Ken Grambo, Stephanie and Don Dubitz, Doug Ezeard, Travis Dolter, Brittany Catherine, Marj Pudlowski, Prairie Hearts, Myra Marshall, Jessica Dostie, Les Hall, Chad Szott, Foggy River Band, Cory Vanderjagt, Arnie Mack and Dan Olofson.

21 – Four members of the South Alberta Light Horse Army Cadet Corps in Camrose and the commanding officer will be participating in a European Battlefield Tour, Aug. 11 to 23. Captain Angeline Rolf will lead CWO Adam Clarkson, Sgt. Riley Newberry, Cpl. Calum Beauregard and WO Keianna Greene to five cities in France, then two or three cities in Belgium and then on to the Netherlands this summer.

28 – The Creative Arts Summer Program prides itself on providing children with fun, creativity and excitement every summer at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre. The program will be offered from July 4 to Aug. 19 during the week from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. With prior arrangements, children can stay until 5 p.m.

780-672-2000

WINE • BEER • SPIRITS 6520-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-1010

4710-44 Street Camrose Phone 780-672-3534

3720B-48 Avenue Camrose

780-679-0822

14 – Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose Dr. Leif Bredesen won an AFPEE (Alberta Family Physician Electronic Endoscopy) study certificate for his research and input into maintaining rural colonoscopy services. “The study was province wide and included other GP’s and oscopists doing the study on colonoscopy to prove that GP’s can do a safe and good quality colonoscopy,” explained Dr. Bredesen.

28 – After lengthy discussion during the regular council meeting on June 20 the decision on the future of the ski jump is still in the air. City Hall council chambers was filled to standing room only as many supporters of the refurbishment of the Nordic ski jump listened as Steve Shuman, Bob Hurlburt and Garry Gibson, members of the Nordic Park Society, presented to council members a proposal to preserve and repurpose the ski jump.

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July 5 – Cutting insulation, hammering up drywall or whatever the call demands, Our Lady of Mount Pleasant students were more than willing to lend a helping hand for the Habitat for Humanity 29th and 30th Camrose builds.

OLMP raised over $2,000 to help Habitat Camrose build homes in their community.

Through their fundraising and building efforts the students have an opportunity to meet and impact families directly.

5 – Former Camrose Minor Hockey player Justin Kirkland signed a three year entry level deal with the Nashville Predators to move one step closer to realizing his dream of playing in the National Hockey League.

5 – Mrs. Eugene (Annie) Bashaw arrived in the area from Lunn, Sweden to share her Women of Suffrage stories on Canada Day. Laura Graham played the part of Mrs. Bashaw.

12 – Gallant men of Camrose sported high heeled shoes in a walk against domestic violence, and to stop rape and gender assault against women.

The Camrose Women’s Shelter hosted the Walk A Mile In Her Shoes fundraiser, during the Big Valley Jamboree, Kick’n Country Parade.

12 – The City of Camrose is sporting a more natural look in selected low or no public use green spaces areas as a result of the Parks Naturalization Program.

12 – Covenant Health president and CEO Patrick Dumelie visited St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose during a tour of all the centres in the province.

He didn’t have any concerns about Camrose. In fact, he was gathering information to share with other Covenant Health facilities that St. Mary’s has already implemented.

12 – For children over the age of five and living in the rural areas of Camrose, the Camrose and District Support Services (CDSS) Rural Community Program Summer in the Park program answered a call to boredom.

Rural Community Programs director Clarence Hastings sincerely speaks of the program and the many benefits it offers to the participants and their parents.

“Summer in the Park is a free program that provides something locally for rural families,” said Hastings.

19 – Former Camrose area resident actor Douglas Nyback plays Roger Caplan in a CBS science drama called Incorporated produced

by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. “I can’t say much about it because is hasn’t been released yet,” said Nyback, who has had a number of roles over the last seven years.

“It is about the future in a post climate change world. It is about segregation between the poor and the rich.”

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19 – City of Camrose responded to concerns from citizens about the steepness of the stairs at the EnCana Arena by installing handrails attached to the aisle seat arms.

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itage Railway Station and Park presented a tribute to the hardworking, brave women of the Prairies and Railway.

26 – Big Valley Jamboree was excited to welcome country star Carrie Underwood to the lineup of performers.

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Duggan Dental Dr. Kenneth Cha 30, 6601-48 Avenue Camrose

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26 – During a Committee of Whole meeting Jamie Affleck and Andrey Sokolov of Alair Homes, representing Fieldstone Developments, presented to council the specifics of a proposed development on 54 Street and addressed concerns brought forward by residents.

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26 – Camrose UFA Farm Supply manager Barry Ness, left, and area manager Chris Peterson, right, presented Camrose Fire Department Chief Peter Krich with $3,730 from the proceeds of the live auction and barbecue held on Farmers’ Day, June. The funds will be used to purchase metal extraction tools used to help cut metal grain bins and sheds on farms in case of emergencies.

Russ and Doneal Greipl

780-679-4003 www.rdhottubs.com Home of outstanding customer service!

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R&D HOT TUBS 3843F-44 Avenue, Camrose, AB

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Mobile & Shop Truck Repair Inspections for Trucks, Tractors, Trailers and Forklifts Junction of Highways 13 and 56, Camrose, AB Phone 780-672-2198, Bringing The Mechanic To You

5102-53 Street, Camrose

Phone 780-672-2050

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5210-51 Avenue, Camrose • 780-672-7555

Happy New Y ear from Bernell, Linda and Jane

COMMUNITY DENTURE CLINIC “We go the extra mile to give you that special smile” 5012-50 Avenue, Camrose • 780-672-1470 Denturist Terrie Luckwell

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COMMERCIAL and RESIDENTIAL

• Water, Power, Sewer Installations and Repairs • Trenching • Dozer Work • Gas Installations • Basements • Demolitions • Dugouts • Water Cisterns • Ground Thawing • Gravel Sites and Hauling • Brushing and Brush Pile Cleanup

Larry’s Cell: 780-678-6337 • larryhaugen@ hotmail.com • Mat’s Cell: 780-679-5988

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Susan Liang-Yu 4915-50 Avenue Camrose 780-672-7988

CANADIAN TIRE

Duggan Mall, Camrose Store 780-672-1400, Auto Service 780-672-1478 Locally owned and operated

J Heating & Sheet Metal

3918-44 Avenue Camrose

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Serving Camrose and Area Since 1986 Phone 780-672-7199 Fax 780-672-7192 5238-46 Street, Camrose

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2 – The Camrose Fire Department put on quite a show during the BVJ Kick Off parade.

The antique fire truck towed a burning log cabin, while some outlandish hillbillies hitched a ride. The entry was the winner of the Antique Award.

9 – Members of the Bailey Theatre Society introduced the Calendar Club to salute those who donate yearly to the non-profit society.

The Bailey Theatre has been in operation as a restored historic live performance venue on the Main Street of Camrose for five years.

9 – A ceremony honouring Camrose Founder David Raymond Francoeur took place at the Bailey Theatre during Founders Day Festival events.

9 – The City of Camrose administration requested direction from council on revising the Smoke Free bylaw to include stronger provisions respecting smoking in public places and workplaces.

Phone 780-672-6100 5809-42 Avenue Camrose, AB

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2 – Guests from Kamifurano, Japan, Camrose’s sister city, were given the chance to experience some of our fair city’s highlights all the while experiencing some Canadian culture.

2 – University of Alberta Augustana Campus vicedean Dr. Kim Misfeldt presented certificates of achievement to the 74 students who completed the 2016 Reading University Program at the Augustana, Tofield and Flagstaff campuses.

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Phone 780-672-6555 4512-39 Street, Camrose

R-O ADVANCED WATER SERVICES LTD.

6003A-48 Avenue Camrose 780-672-4995 Fax 780-672-4776

Commercial • Rural • Residential

Battle River Transit Mix Ltd. (Formerly Camrose Concrete) READY MIX CONCRETE 780-672-4552 • brtm.ca

WOYTOWICH TOOL SALES Cell 780-608-0602 3811-58 Street toolsrus@woytwichtools.com www.woytowichtools.com

9 – On Aug. 7, just before noon the ski jump that sat perched on the hill in Stoney Creek gently fell to its side in the final stages of its demolition.

The City of Camrose is preparing to form a committee comprised of council members, the public, and administration in an effort to explore opportunities to commemorate the ski jump site and possibly the expansion of the Stoney Creek Centre in conjunction with the development of the area.

16 – The City of Camrose Census 2016 results are in and the numbers indicate the city is growing.

Camrose’s population stands at 18,044, up from the 2014 census of 18,038, with a total of 8,442 households.

16– All proceeds from every blizzard purchased during Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day went to the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Eight-year-old Isaiah Mercier, front left and his sixyear-old brother, Liam, front right, took a minute from volunteering to pose with Jordyne Jacobsen, back left and Keith Badry.

23 – The Battle River Writing Centre hosted a Writing Retreat. Writers at any stage were welcome including beginning writers, want-to-write writers and professional writers.

23 – Dale Johnson and his wife, Erika HovelandJohnson, two born and raised Camrosians, are reaping the rewards of hard work and determination with a passion for life, each other and work.

“We are running a company that my wife and I founded a number of years ago called Lynmar Entertainment,” said Dale.

23 – David Sheets from Vision Credit Union, Jennifer Routhier of Stockmen’s Chophouse, Matt Hunter of the Kodiaks and Randy McCrea of Fountain Tire fight for positioning at centre ice in preparation for the street hockey festival.

30 – The Round Hill and District Agricultural Society hosted its yearly Round Hill Harvest Show and Shine at the agricultural grounds near the ball diamonds and campground.

30 – Taylor Schultz entered the grueling pentathlon event at the Alberta Summer Games. She was selected to enter the pentathlon, a combination of several events, and Taylor emerged with the most points at the Games. The pentathlon consists of 100 metre race, high jump, long jump, shot put and 800m events.

30 – Camrose area resident Ray Hook took part in Canoe Trip La Chasse-galerie up the Rideau Canal from Ottawa to Kingston, Ontario.

30 – Bonnie and Dwight Maurer were named 2016 Community Builders by Battle River Community Foundation during the annual open house held at the Norseman Inn. The Builders celebration was held on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Norseman Inn.

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September 20 – Camrose Community Bus makes changes to schedules and routes to improve effectiveness of the service.

6 – Eleven music students that earned high honours at the Camrose and District Music Festival went on to compete in the Alberta Music Festival. Juanita Holm won a gold medal in brass and Kendra Bell tied for second for her music theatre ballad. From left to right, Madeline Stenzel, James Rostad, Chantel Schultz, Charles McDonald, Chad Nichol, Grace Braaten, Keaton Mah, Colden Palo, Monika Hemperger, Kendra Bell and Juanita Holm.

6 – New operating rooms, expanded hours and stateof-the-art equipment mean more surgeries can be performed with better outcomes for children and families at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Thanks, in part, to local fundraising initiatives.

6 – Chester Ronning School pre-kindergarten students Mira Mendoza and Skyla Trehearne, front, play with items in the book bag, while listening to a story from a book supplied by the Camrose and Area Early Childhood Development Coalition.

Mom Miracle Mendoza, from left to right, coalition members Kari Cameron, Stacy Graff, Donna Robitaille and teacher Kristin Skoglund all helped with the learning experience. About 400 book bags were delivered to children in the greater Camrose area during the first week of school.

6 – Battle River Alliance for Economic Development (BRAED) launched a Shop Local initiative to support the region’s business owners by encouraging local shopping.

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20 – Local triathlete Kelly Bauer swam, biked and ran his way to first place in his age division at the Canadian long course triathlon championships held in Penticton BC. 20 – With a few kick off events including the official bell ringing and a welcome to new students slip and slide held at Stoney Creek, students at the University of Alberta Augustana Campus are back hitting the books.

20 – Despite the cold windy day, about 125 people participated in the Camrose Parkinson Step ‘n Stride walk.

The local walkers were generous as they raised $19,115 for Parkinson Alberta. “This is our largest fundraiser of the year and funds provide support, services, education and research,” said Susan Skaret, Parkinson’s representative for Camrose.

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Camrose Denture Clinic 4867-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-0128

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13 – Kathleen Riggins returned to Camrose after teaching machine quilting in Australia for just under one month. She is pictured here demonstrating the art of quilting in the back of the Quilting From the Heart store, on an electrical long arm machine.

13 – Country singer Tim Hus held a concert at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre as A Tribute to legendary Stompin’ Tom Connors.

13 – Linda Haugan of Holden, won a trip to 2016 Rio Olympics “It was awesome, the food, the hotel, the people, everything,” said Haugan.

13 – Camrose golf Course received a donation of a new lift enabling wheelchair access to the clubhouse.

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27 – École Charlie Killam School Grade 8 Leadership students Nicole Poepping, left, and Gabriella Sexton welcomed Minister of Education David Eggen to the school.

27 – The players on the Camrose Kodiaks traded in their sticks for paint brushes to create masterpieces for an upcoming auction.

27 – The Hospice Society of Camrose and District sought consideration and approval from city council for the donation of a parcel of land located on Valleyview Drive as an option for the location of the proposed hospice.

“The Hospice Society came together as a board, after getting community support, to say we want to move forward with a six-bed, residential, freestanding hospice,” said chair Stacey Strilchuk.

4964-50 Street Camrose, AB Phone (780) 672-8685

Phone 780-672-9998 4520-39 Street, Camrose, AB

3735-43 Avenue, Camrose, AB • Phone 780-672-8649 Commercial, Plumbing, Heating and Steam and Gas Fitting, Sheet Metal Fabrication Doug Appleby 4328-41 St., Camrose, AB Ph. 780-679-4200 Fax 780-679-4230 Website www.dee-jay.ca

PLUMBING & HEATING LTD.

SALES AND SERVICE

4921-50 Street, Camrose 780-672-1511

Electrical Contractors Bay 2, 4617-41 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-1942

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Phone 780-672-7231 4709-36 Street, Camrose, AB

Gord Graham

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4 – Residents were concerned about possible cougar sightings in and around Camrose.

District Fish and Wildlife officer Lorne Rinkel has been diligent in investigating the matter and reported that there have been three confirmed sightings.

4 – Our Lady of Mount Pleasant staff, teachers and students along with some special guests recognized Orange Shirt Day in honour of Indigenous Awareness Day. Grade 11 Leadership student Angela Nagy thanked guest speaker Charlene Bearhead for her thought provoking presentation.

4 – Ferintosh athlete Darryl Skjaveland entered four events in athletics at the Canada 55 Plus Games and came home with four medals.

4 – One of the highlights

of the fall at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre was the East Coast Kitchen Party featuring the Derina Harvey Band.

11 – There was an official opening and ribbon cutting of the new year-round Off-leash Dog Park. “We are promoting this park as a year-round opportunity for people to engage with their pets off-leash,” said City of Camrose parks director Chris Clarkson.

4712-41 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-3171

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5013-48 Street, Camrose Fax 780.672.0556 Email: cmw1@telus.net

4205-38 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-1195 FAX 780-672-1001 “Built with a master’s touch!”

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Duggan Mall 780-672-8811 1-888-672-8811

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October

Town & Country Duggan Mall (next to Smith Clinic)

CORNERSTONE Open Until Midnight

Ph. 780-672-4961

Reg. Hours: Mon. to Sat., 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sun., 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Holidays 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Ph. 780-672-4111

Full Accounting and Tax Preparation Services 780.672.0155 5022-49 Street, Camrose

11 – A cool rainy day didn’t dampen the spirits of volunteers and attendees during Machinery Day held at the Camrose and District Centennial Museum. Once the belt between the thrasher and the steam engine was securely in place 14-year-old museum volunteer Ethan Harty began pitching forks of straw onto the straw walker of the thrasher for a live demonstration of how things used to be done.

11 – A special dedication was held to commemorate Tuck’s Hill. The Tuck house sits on top of the northeast corner of Jubilee Park near Tuck’s Hill.

11 – The Camrose Kodiaks garnered two straight overtime victories at the Alberta Junior Hockey League Showcase.

11 – A train derailment left Secondary Highway 833 closed for the afternoon, but didn’t cause any injuries.

18 – The 16 t h a n n u a l Sahakarini Loaves and Fishes dinner took place at the Norsemen Inn. This year’s theme was Power of One. 18 – Camrose Police Service reached out to residents and businesses for their assistance in not only helping to reduce crime, but provide some aid in investigations by implementing the Security Camera Registry initiative.

18 – The Bailey Buckaroos provide classic country music in a show held once a month at the Bailey Theatre.

18 – The flashing lights and the sounds of sirens caught the attention of young residents as they gathered around firefighter Len Chartrand and Sparky the Fire Dog for tips on home fire escape plans during the Great Escape event held on Oct. 12.

25 – The City of Camrose is leading the way in reducing the carbon footprint with the installation of Alberta’s newest largescale solar project on the roof of the Recreation Centre.

25 – Wendy Wenig and Murray Jensen show off items they put on their wish list during the Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce Cash Mob event held at Twig’s. Cash Mob events are intended to encourage shopping at local stores.

25 – In celebration of Camrose small businesses, Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce held the 32nd annual Small Business Awards Banquet. The Community Spirit award went to Wild Rose Co-operative Association. The Customer Service Employee of the Year award went to Cam Parker, of Burgar Funeral Home. The Franchise/Corporate Business of the Year award went to The Brick. The Camrose Ambassador of the Year award went to Tom Chelmick. The Business Excellence award went to Wild Rose Co-op. The Home Based Business of the Year award went to Camrose Energy. The small business of the Year award went to Camrose Directory.

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November

1 – Four cadets and their commanding officer toured various First World War and Second World War battlefields in Western Europe alongside members of the South Alberta Light Horse Regimental Association (SALHRA).

1 – Proposed changes to the taxi bylaw included: prohibiting smoking in a taxi at any time, mandatory acceptance of City issued taxi tokens, completion of (out of province) mechanical inspections by an approved inspection facility.

1 – November was Family Violence Prevention Month and the Family Violence Response Council (FVRC) coordinated the campaign and delivered of roses in the downtown core.

8 – The Remembrance Day service held at the CRE on Nov. 11 not only honoured those who gave their lives, but also those who live with the horrors of war throughout their lives.

8 – Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion president Dale Debnam, left, was joined by Camrose Police Service Chief Darrell Kambeitz, City of Camrose Mayor Norm Mayer, Camrose Fire Department Chief Peter Krich and Comrade Kerry Grettum to commemorate Flag Day.­

8 – Jake’s Gift was one of the most moving events of the year at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.

15 – The Property Tax Breakdown Tool(PTBT)is a new feature on the city website that allows residents to see a detailed breakdown of exactly where their tax assessment dollars are allocated.

15 – Camrose Composite High School inducted Jordan Blatz, Michael Lohner, Yvonne NelsonReid and Bill Bragg in to the Wall of Fame.

15 – The CCHS senior boys finished pool play in first place after beating Wetaskiwin, St. Paul and Barrhead. This set up a quarter final match against Peace Wapiti from Grande Prairie, which the Trojan boys lost in three sets.

22 – Robert “Bob” Prestage was honoured not only for his outstanding contributions to Alberta’s agriculture, but also for his continual devotion to youth and community organizations, by being inducted into the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame.

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WILD ROSE CO-OP LTD. FOOD HOME AGRO FUEL

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22 – Cabbie (Natalia McGill) gives a ride to Drebber (Sharnelle Umphrey) and Jefferson Hope (Vincent Major) in a scene from A Study in Scarlet, that was on stage on Nov. 24 to 26 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Augustana Theatre Centre.

22 – Jason Kenney of Unite Alberta arrived at the Bill Fowler Centre to make a presentation on his initiative and meet and talk with residents.

“I am proposing that we create a provincial version of the Conservative party of Canada or an Alberta version of the Saskatchewan party, that we bury the hatchet and look through the windshield instead of the rear view mirror.”

22 – The Camrose Kodiaks tightened up the defence to win two straight games by giving up only one tally in each contest.

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McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD. 5206-52 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-5242

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LINDSTRAND AUCTIONS LTD. Jody Lindstrand Res. 780-679-2607 Cell 780-679-8101 AB Lic. No. 312728

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4720-36 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-5545

Laurie Lindstrand Res. 780-672-6216 Cell 780-679-7363 1-800-251-1441

4901-48 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-3357

BATTLE RIVER REALTY LTD. 4802-49 Street Camrose Phone 780-672-7761

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CENTRAL AGENCIES INC. Real Estate — Insurance 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495, Real Estate; 780-672-4491, Insurance 1-800-809-8040 Visit our website: www.centralcamrose.com

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YEARS IN BUSINESS 29 – Kalix MacKay (17 months) sitting on Santa’s knee was not too sure who the jolly fellow in the red suit was, while his three-year-old brother Kipton was all smiles to see Santa make an appearance during Midnight Madness held on Nov. 25 in downtown Camrose.

29 – Council members voted in favour of the 48th Avenue bridge replacement project to include the replacement of the existing five lane roadway across Mirror Lake with a new seven lane roadway bridge and the raising of 48th Avenue to reduce the grade of the roadway and permit the installation of a pedestrian underpass.

29 – Kyler Kupka grew up near Hay Lakes and played his minor hockey in Camrose. With each game he played as a youngster, he dreamed of playing for the junior Camrose Kodiaks 29 – Myra Marshall, Tom Lichak and Chad Szott offer audiences rich harmonies and soulful guitar and fit right into the Homegrown series at the Bailey theatre.

formerly The Camrose Bootery and The Shoe Factory

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BOMAN'S RADIATOR SHOP 5006-47 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1K1 PHONE 780-672-5602 FAX 780-672-5683

Andreassen Borth

Established 1954

by Harry P.D. Andreassen

200, 4870-51 Street Camrose, AB

Barristers & Solicitors

780-672-3181

MEN’S WEAR 4930-50 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-2797

www.visioncu.ca 16 branches to serve you

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Jorgenson Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Glen Mandrusiak 5503-52 Avenue, Camrose • 780-672-2604

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CAMROSE GROVES’ VALUE DRUG MART 4911-50 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-2222

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Boden

Box 7, Edberg, AB CALL FOR T0B 1J0 FREE ESTIMATES boden@syban.net Edberg Office 877-3942 Camrose Office 679-7025 SAND & GRAVEL SUPPLIES Fax 877-3790 Division of 1029527 Alberta Ltd. Toll Free 1-888-877-3942 Established 1946 ~ Edberg and Camrose

HARBERG ELECTRIC Electrical Installation and Repair

• Commercial • Residential • Renovation Colin Harberg, 780-672-2531 – Serving Camrose & Area since 1946

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SCHNELL & BARRIE (2011) LTD. 3815B-47 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-4486

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4621-39 Street Camrose

780-672-4471

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KLUG’S SHEET METAL 4603-53 Avenue, Camrose Ph. 780-672-2335

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Weber Funeral Home 1938-1977 Hoveland Funeral Home 1977-2002 Mount Pleasant Chapel Continuing a tradition of excellence into the future #2 Mount Pleasant Dr., Camrose Phone 780-672-3131

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4936-50 Street Downtown Camrose Phone 780-672-2553 www.pedersensflorists.com

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13 – Our Lady Mount Pleasant School, left to right, Christien Bautista third prize Grade 7 to 12 category, Crismi Welgamage second prize Grade 7 to 12 category. Not pictured is Bailey Cox from Drayton Valley, first prize Grade 7 to 12.

Dr. BRAD Parsons Res. (780)608-0876 4849-49 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1N1 Camrose Office (780)672-4408

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6 – City of Camrose residents will be paying a property tax increase of approximately 1.27 per cent for 2017 and approximately 1.32 per cent more in 2018 with the approval of the two year budget.

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• Camrose • Killam • Provost • Wainwright Formerly Alberta Machinery and Selmac Sales 4716-38 Street, Camrose • 780-672-2452

6 – Beautifully decorat-

ed trees and displays greeted attendees at the Festival of Trees held Nov. 25 to 27 at the Camrose Regional Exhibition.

6 – For some people in our community, for one reason or another, properly preparing a healthy meal is somewhat impossible so they rely on the Meals on Wheels service as well as the kindness and dedication of the many volunteers who keep the program running.

6 – Charity Checkstop was out in full force on Dec. 3 manned by volunteers from Camrose Police Service, Camrose and District Victims Services, Camrose RCMP and others.

6 – Long time Bailey Theatre supporter David Roth was named the Volunteer of the Year.

6 – The City of Camrose launched the Guide to Camrose Events (a detailed guide to all the events happening in Camrose for the Canada 150 celebrations in 2017).

13 – City council’s approval of the capital budget for 2017-18 included $12 million for an attached competition style lane pool and renovation to the existing recreation pool.

13 – The wonderful story of The Nutcracker is an integral part of many holiday celebrations. Ballet Victoria is joined by local dancers at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on Dec. 15.

13 – The Camrose Church of God invited members of the community to come together at the fourth annual free Community Christmas Dinner.

13 – Merry Christmas Fund organizers and volunteers started packing hampers.

“On Dec. 1, we had $12,750 collected and we want to collect at least $29,000,” said public relations chair Dale Debnam.

The Camrose Merry Christmas Fund was launched in 1965 to supply food hampers to less fortunate families in the community.

20 – Cliff Drever and Ryan Mowat from Camrose area and Tony Kitto from Hardisty were plowing out a road to unload cattle when they happened upon missing Wetaskiwin woman Linda Chandler. The men discovered Chandler sitting in her stuck vehicle in a remote location east of Wetaskwin. They plowed out her vehicle and drove her to the Mowat farm where police and ambulance were contacted. Chandler was taken to St. Mary’s hospital in Camrose and later released.

20 – The Camrose EMS Stuff an Ambulance 10th anniversary was a big success and organizers EMS Tom Layton and Pete Jensen couldn’t be happier.

“We received $5,300 in cash alone,” said Jensen.

“Not to mention an ambulance filled with food and other items.”

20 – The Camrose Composite High School senior boys basketball team won the Boston Pizza Classic in Camrose on Dec. 9 and 10.

20 – District Fish and Wildlife Officer Lorne Rinkel carefully handles the Great Horned owl after it was removed from the front grille of Jennifer Thomas’s vehicle. The bird suffered no apparent injuries and was returned to the wild.

20 – Alberta’s Kirby Sewell Band on New Year’s Eve at the Bailey Theatre is the perfect party to ring in 2017. The Bailey Theatre is hosting a New Year’s Eve bash on Dec. 31 starting at 7 p.m. to blend a good band together with the great food. It will be an evening with dinner and a show.

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780-679-1100 www.ualberta.ca/augustana

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CAMROSE & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Proudly Serving the Business Community Since 1908

Phone 780-672-4217 5402-48 Avenue Camrose, AB

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SUPER MOON

Ken Roberts Photo The full moon was at its closest point of approach in its orbit around Earth called a super moon. It reached the peak of its full phase on the morning of Monday, Nov. 14, but it appeared full to the casual observer in the day before and after the main event. It is also the largest since 1948, and the full moon won’t come this close to Earth again until Nov. 25, 2034, according to NASA.

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Submitted St. Francis Xavier X-Men football players, and former Camrose Composite High School Trojans) Jonathan Heidebrecht, left, and Adam Kuntz, right, were named to the Atlantic University Sport all-star team and coach Gary Waterman, centre, was named the coach of the year. Kicker Heidebrecht and linebacker Kuntz were part of the conference winning team and advanced to the Canadian semifinals against the Calgary Dinos.

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FOOTBALL ALL-STARS

4882 50 Street • Camrose Phone 780 672 5522 • 1 877 672 5522

4817-51 Avenue Camrose Phone 780-672-2121 Daysland Phone 780-374-3535

www.burgarfuneralhome.com

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Knaut Johnson Francoeur Lawyers

4925-51 Street, Camrose

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There is no I in team, Co-op

By Lori Larsen

Wild Rose Co-op of Camrose knows all too well the meaning of team work as they are the proud recipients of two Team Effort awards in both the meat and grocery departments.

“The awards are based on the community training programs, how many people we put through

the management training program, cashier training program and manuals, sales increases and program support,” said store manager Brent Edwards.

“But it is really about the staff. We have great staff that meld together well. We have a very strong core of staff.”

The Team Effort awards are given out on

an annual basis by Federated Co-operative. Wild Rose Co-op (Camrose) was awarded these two awards out of the entire Edmonton Region which goes from approximately Ponoka north and west. The awards celebrate store departments’ efforts to work as team members and achieve success.

GINGERBREAD CARE

Submitted Keith Leibel and Jennifer-Lynn Schneider of the Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose facility maintenance and engineering department created a gingerbread hospital of St. Mary’s in a friendly competition between different sites within Covenant Health before Christmas.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Wild Rose Co-op meat department employees are rewarded for exemplifying team effort with the 2015 Team of the Year Award. Left to right, front row, are meat department employees Mystye Craig and Ryan Greene, back row Dwayne Schweitzer, meat manager Troy Strauss and store manager Brent Edwards. Missing is Cindy Chapman.

Working as a team has its rewards as the Wild Rose Co-op grocery team found out when presented with the 2015 Team of the Year Award. Left to right, back row are Judy Stratichuk, Adam Donohue, Carl Hildingson and Lloyd McKeith and store manager Brent Edwards. Front row, Kelsey Magee, Sanjaya Weerasinghe and grocery manager Paul Samoisette. Missing from the photo is Taylor Heck.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP – For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Tuesday evenings: January 17 - March 14, 2017, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sponsored

by Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital. To register, please call Lyndell Drever: 780-608-6337

by January 10, 2017.

PETS/PET SUPPLIES GOT PUPPIES? If that sneaky dog of the neighbour’s has been over lately and you’ve got a litter of puppies to prove it.. move them fast with a Camrose Booster classified ad. Ph. 780672-3142 BATTLE RIVER VETERINARY SERVICES Practice Limited to Companion Animals Experienced Professionals Providing Quality Care and Service 780-672-6999 5208-51 Avenue, Camrose

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

Morning, afternoon or evening shift work. Must have 5-7 years’ supervisory experience in the food and beverage industry. Extensive knowledge in the operation of HTST pasteurization processing and CIP/SIP systems is required, along with a working knowledge of HACCP and CFIA regulations. Supervisor will prepare production and other reports, and manage inventory control. Duties may include training staff in cheese production following GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). A knowledge of preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment is required. Starting wage is $22/hr., no benefits. Please submit resumé in person or by mail to: Tiras Dairies Inc., 3712-42 Ave., Camrose, AB T4V 4W3; or fax to 780608-2492.

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

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

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

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 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 RICK’S DRYWALL, BOARDING, TAPING & TEXTURING 30 Years’ Experience For all your drywall needs call 780-672-1980 or 780-679-7346 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.

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

McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD. Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded Where your business is appreciated 780-672-5242, Camrose 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

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

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

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

Call 780-672-2505

CAMROSE ELKS’ HALL FOR RENT – Two levels, small and large functions. Catering available by Royal Purple, price varies. Ph. Gerry, 780-672-4326.

Note: Hall has been renovated over the last six years.

STORAGE NATIONAL SUPERSTORAGE INC. 780-608-6883 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 FOUR-BEDROOM HOUSE – Two full bathrooms, two-car heated garage, large fenced backyard with fire pit. $1,800/mo., $1,800 damage deposit. Pets allowed with pet deposit. Call 780-672-1723.

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 PRIME DOWNTOWN SINGLE OFFICE SPACE at 4979-50 Street with elevator access 150 sq. ft. $300/mo., utilities included Call 780-679-5085 ACREAGE FOR RENT – Four-bedroom house. $1,600/ mo. includes utilities. References required. Call 780-608-6496 or 780-679-6343 to enquire.

BR IGHT, N EW LY UPGRADED THREE-BEDROOM BUNGALOW – Main floor laundry, lovely, bright spacious kitchen, five appliances, attached carport, fenced yard.

Ideal location to city centre, hospital and across street from Mirror Lake walking path. No pets, partiers or smokers. Immediate possession. Reference required.

Call 780-679-2170.

BRAND NEW TWO-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE – never lived in! Central Camrose location. Energy efficient, quiet, beautiful craftsmanship. Five appliances, including washer, dryer and dishwasher. Locally owned/managed. Yard work and snow shoveling are provided.

No young children, smoking or pets. $975/mo. rent, $800 DD. First month free. Call 780679-7090.

ASPEN TERRACE 4920-66 Street, Camrose YEAR END BLOWOUT ON SELECTED SUITES! Ask about our move in discounts!

One-and two-bedroom suites available for IMMEDIATE move in!

Rents starting at $795.00 (on selected suites) Modern, spacious apartment homes including fridge, stove, and full size washer and dryer in suite.

Fresh paint and flooring!

Just like new!

Also includes heat, hot water, all window coverings and one parking stall.

Small pets welcome.

Call today for viewing!

780-672-8681 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.) 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., 780678-6163.

ONE LARGE BEDROOM – On main floor of house within walking distance of downtown.

Shared kitchen and living room. $550/mo. includes all utilities.

Call 780-679-2192.

BASEMENT OF HOUSE FOR RENT – One bedroom, living room w/gas fireplace, kitchen, bath w/large shower, large storage room. Ideal for quiet student or professional. Located near Mirror Lake. Utilities, parking and laundry included. $925/mo. No smoking. 780-6726200.

TWO-ROOM BACHELOR SUITE – Close to City Hall.

Water and heat included. No pets or smokers. Reliable renters only.

Available Jan. 1. $500/mo., $500 DD. Call 780-672-6924.

WANTED TO RENT FARMLAND WANTED – In Camrose County, preferably in the Camrose, Bawlf and Edberg areas. Competitive rates will be paid. Please call Tom, 780-608-9455.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE – Very well kept three-bedroom townhouse with walkout basement at 3913-75 Street. For more information and pictures, visit www.comfree.com, Listing #722107 or call 780-940-1593.

MISCELLANEOUS 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.

GRAVE PLOT AND VAULT – Located by a large cross in Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Sherwood Park. Price includes opening and closing of grave. $12,260 firm. Call 780373-3757.

CARS AND TRUCKS 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER – 4-door sedan, black custom wheels, excellent rubber.

Needs a bit of TLC. First $1,500 drives it away! Phone 780781-3234.

MAIN STREET RETAIL SPACE – Ground floor retail space located in high traffic, southerly area of Main Street, Camrose. Generous 1,664 sq. ft. of prime space available at 4868-50 St. on January 1.

Nicely decorated, air conditioned. $12.84/sq. ft./yr., plus share of property taxes, utilities and insurance boils out to about $2,400 monthly. Exact figure will be determined at time of occupancy. Call Blain or Don at 780-672-3142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business.

ONE-BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE – $750/mo. plus DD. Includes all utilities, shared laundry. No pets or smokers. Available January. 780281-5075.

T WO - BE DRO OM APARTMENT SUITES – Quiet locations, available immediately at 135 and 139 Mount Pleasant Drive. Call 780-608-3820.

Double your exposure with a FREE Buy & Sell ad on Camrose Now!

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Servers and Bartenders

Opportunity knocks! Join the friendly, professional team at the Norsemen Inn. Openings now exist for

• Weekend Bartender in the Tap Room • Daytime Bartender in the Tap Room • Part-time Server in the Gravity Lounge • Part-time Server in the Tap Room Apply for any of these positions with resumé at the front desk.

Employment Opportunity AQUATIC CENTRE RECEPTIONIST

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community? Join our team at the City of Camrose where you can contribute to helping Camrose grow as a dynamic community with an exceptional quality of life.

The City of Camrose is seeking an Aquatic Centre Receptionist who will be responsible for helping to oversee the administrative operation of the Aquatic Centre and to inform and assist the public regarding all aquatic programs.

FUNCTIONS: • Public relations and customer service.

• Cashier and registrations.

• Invoicing, reporting and data entry.

QUALIFICATIONS: • High school graduate.

• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.

• Experience involving sales and handling cash.

• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word, Access and Excel.

HOURS OF WORK: The position works non-standard 37.50 hours per week, alternating between day and evening shifts. Additional hours may be required depending on events, projects and timelines.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: The City of Camrose offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits and a positive work environment. The starting salary for this position will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resumé to the address below or in person at the Aquatic Centre by January 5, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.

LOOKING FOR EXTRA INCOME?

CONTACT: City of Camrose Attention: Aquatic Supervisor Aquatics Centre Location: 5600-44 Avenue, Camrose, AB Mailing Address: 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8 P: 780.672.9909 | F: 780.672.4915 | E: aquatic@camrose.ca | W: www.camrose.ca Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP). The personal information recorded on the application form is being collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. The information will be used for the purpose(s) of employee recruitment and administration and is protected by the privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. If you require additional information concerning the collection and use of this personal information, please contact the FOIP Officer at 780-672-3027.

The Camrose Booster is looking for carriers to deliver The Camrose Booster on Tuesdays and a weekly flyer package on Thursdays.

Have your own route or work casual as a holiday relief carrier. Get paid to exercise!

Family routes available.

Applications may be picked up at

4925-48 Street, Camrose

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

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

Always better – Always better read!

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

4925-48 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1L7 Phone 780-672-3142 • Fax 780-672-2518 Email ads@camrosebooster.com

Congratulations to Grant and Beth Blaeser of Camrose Winners of the $1,500 Grand Prize Draw – a shopping spree in Downtown Camrose Thanks for shopping locally!

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CENTRA CAM VOCATIONAL TRAINING ASSOCIATION

CLIENT DEVELOPMENT STAFF Centra Cam is conducting a search to fill positions for Client Development Staff in the Community Options Department.

The energetic candidate(s) we are seeking should have extensive experience working with adults with developmental disabilities who require both behavioral and personal care support. The role requires initiative and creativity to promote skill development, provide behavioral and emotional guidance, and to encourage meaningful community participation in order to reach desired outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Rehabilitation diploma or relevant post-secondary education is desired.

2. Foundations Training is an asset.

3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Knowledge of Sign Language is an asset.

4. Behavior Management Skills.

5. Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of individuals.

6. Able to assist individuals with personal care, including lifts, transfers, g-tube feedings, and mobility devices (wheelchairs, walkers, canes).

7. Must have computer skills and experience working with a database REQUIREMENTS: 1. A valid driver’s license and reliable insured vehicle are required for daily use.

2. Acceptable Police Information Check including Vulnerable Section.

3. An Intervention Record Check.

4. First Aid/CPR training is an asset.

5. Driver’s abstract check.

6. Flexibility to changes in daily routine/client caseload is required.

Family • Achievement • Integrity • Respect

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

Quality Training • Incentive Programs Benefits or Bonus Program Available Positions • Food Service Supervisors (FSS) – Full-time / shift work, Minimum 1 to 2 years’ industry experience, $14.00 per hour plus benefits depending on experience • Food Service Attendants (FSA) – Part-time / Full-time shift work, no experience or education necessary, $12.20 / $13.25 per hour plus benefits depending on availability and experience • Graveyard Shift Positions for FSS and FSA – Bonus: $25.00 per graveyard shift spanning 12:00 midnight to 5:00 am Hiring for 796005 Alberta Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons West, 6602-48 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 4R1 • FSS • FSA • 6 Graveyard FSS • 6 Graveyard 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 • FSS • FSA • 6 Graveyard FSS • 6 Graveyard FSA – All starting ASAP Apply by mail, phone 780-672-5087 (Diane/Dave) or fax 780-672-8808

Wages: Depending on qualifications, formal education & experience (7.0 hr/day).

Please submit your resumé to Tracy Culbert. Posting will remain open until January 6, 2017.

Centra Cam Vocational Training Association c/o Tracy Culbert, Human Resource Coordinator Box 1443 Camrose, AB T4V 1X4 Email: humanresources@centracam.ca

Now hiring for permanent full-time / part-time!

AT BOTH LOCATIONS IN CAMROSE!

Honesty, caring and a workplace that feels like home

An employer you can count on

Apply in person with resumé at either Camrose store

Employment Opportunity Pipe Inventory Coordinator Shawcor’s Pipeline Performance group is a highly successful global energy services company and the world’s largest applicator of pipeline coatings for the oil and gas industry for both onshore and offshore pipelines.

We are currently seeking a Pipe Inventory Coordinator to provide customer facing support for both Camrose coating facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring that accurate receiving/shipping/coating inventory records are maintained while providing real time accuracy of pipe inventories. Coordinates all bookings for shipping of customer pipe.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent proficiency in the areas of customer service, logistics and managing multiple priorities. The individual must be detail oriented, extremely accurate, possess excellent computer capabilities with Microsoft office and enterprise software. Experience with pipe handling and transportation is a definite asset.

Qualified individuals who meet the above requirements are invited to submit your resumé in confidence to: http://www.shawcor.com/careers/ We thank all applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Receptionist/Vehicle Inventory Clerk Lamb Ford is seeking a positive, energetic and outgoing person to join our team. The successful candidate for this position will have a friendly disposition and an incurable desire to exceed customer requests.

Personal characteristics and abilities include: • detale oriented • able to multitask • positive outlook taken with every client and task • accurate computer abilities • speak with a smile • happy to work with other staff to achieve goals • aptitude for working with numbers Duties include, but are not limited to: • greeting and serving clients on telephone and in person • recording and tracking vehicle inventory • supporting a high volume sales department • performing general office duties as needed • supporting the accounting office as needed Send your resumé in confidence to chohm@lambford.com Please join the team that focuses on Quality Products, Quality People providing Quality Service

Merry Christmas Fund reaches financial goal

By Murray Green

The Camrose Merry Christmas Fund has reached its fundraising goal again this holiday season.

“We have raised $31,150, so this allowed us to purchase groceries for 260 hampers,” said an excited Christmas Fund chair Larry Schultz. “The

community has come through for us again.”

The Merry Christmas Fund was launched to supply food hampers to less fortunate families in the community.

“We still encourage people to donate to give us a little cushion in case the demand is higher next year,” said Schultz.

Most of the hampers

were delivered to homes on Saturday, Dec. 17, in the morning.

“Thanks to the community for supporting us again this year. Camrose and the surrounding area has proven to be generous, so we can help others during the holiday season,” he added.

The food hampers are intended to provide a good

Christmas meal and food for an entire day.

Donations can still be made at the Royal Bank and at the Camrose Fire Department. The Camrose Merry Christmas Fund is a registered charity, so people will be mailed a tax receipt during the first two weeks in January.

Red Wings win Prince Albert tourney

By Murray Green

The Camrose Red Wings bantam triple-A hockey team captured the Prince Albert Bantam Showcase Tournament, Dec. 9 to 12.

Off to a 13-4-4 start to their season in the Alberta Major Bantam Hockey League (AMBHL), the Red Wings have one of their best starts ever. Now they have added the showcase tournament win in Saskatchewan.

The tournament featured 15 teams representing teams from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Teams from Alberta representing the AMBHL included the Leduc Oil Kings, Lloydminster Foremost Heat and Camrose.

The local Red Wings opened the tournament with round robin victories against Weyburn Red Wings 11-0, Estevan Bruins 8-2, Prince Albert Pirates 5-1 and Moose Jaw Warriors 12-3.

Three Camrose players made the all-star team. Ty Yoder tied for the tournament scoring lead with eight goals and six assists for 14 points. Logan Dowhaniuk with six goals and three assists for nine points was selected as a defenceman.

Goaltender Drew Sim who played three of four round robin games and posted a perfect 3-0 record along with a .910 save percentage and 1.67 goals against average.

The Red Wings finished at the top of their pool and earned a semifinal tournament game against the Saskatoon Generals of the Saskatchewan Bantam Hockey League. The semifinal game was close until the final period when Camrose opened the game up with seven unanswered goals for an 11-1 victory. The win placed the Red Wings into the tournament final against the Northeast Wolfpack from Saskatchewan.

The Northeast club out shot the Red Wings 25-18 through the first two periods. Camrose held onto a 1-0 lead, compliments of a goal scored by Quintin Dunham at the 18 second mark of the first period.

Yoder notched two goals and Ramon Joseph added a single marker in the 4-1 victory for Camrose. Goalie Ty Marcinkowski stopped 34 of 35 shots in the final game.

Marcinkowski also posted a perfect 3-0 record in the tournament which was supported by a .960 save percentage and an even 1.00 goals against average. He was named the player of the game for his efforts in the final.

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COMMUNITIES AGAINST ABUSE The Association of Communities Against Abuse (ACAA) is recruiting for the position of:

IN-HOME FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Reporting to the ACAA Program Director, the In-Home Family Support Worker is responsible to work directly with families, as part of a client team led by one or more ACAA Therapists. This project aims to support families and children, where one or more member(s) are participating in treatment for childhood sexual abuse and trauma, through in-home support within the East Central Alberta region.

The successful candidate will require considerable independent initiative, a high degree of confidentiality, strong interpersonal skills, a desire to provide support and coordination within a team environment while exercising strong communication skills. Applicants should be highly skilled and able to work alone. Travel within the region is required. This is a part-time contract position, starting immediately and continuing through March of 2018, with the possibility of extension.

Education Requirements: Diploma or degree in social work or human services related discipline is required.

Experience: Previous experience working with parents and families on issues of emotional expression, interaction, and communication with at least 2-3 years of directly related experience. Work experience in the fields of child abuse and family violence is required, and in-home experience is desired.

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Our Camrose, Alberta Manufacturing Facility is looking for energetic, dependable and physically fit

General Labourers and Heavy Equipment Operators to support our growing business.

Perma-Pipe Canada, Ltd. is a dynamic, global supplier of pipe coating solutions and factory pre-insulated piping systems to the oil and gas, district heating and cooling and industrial markets.

We offer competitive wages, benefits and shift premiums.

Applicants are required to complete and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

If you are interested in joining PPC please submit your resumé to: Email: canadajobs@permapipe.com or Fax: 877-208-9942 We thank you for your interest in joining the PPC team; however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Other: Knowledge of Microsoft Office, and online communication is an asset.

Please direct resumés to: Program Director, Association of Communities Against Abuse In person at: 5005-47 Street, Stettler By mail: P.O. Box 2132, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 By email: acaaprograms@gmail.com Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

The Association of Communities Against Abuse is looking to fill the following positions:

CHILD AND FAMILY COUNSELLOR(S) (Part-time Contract Position) Serving clients in East Central Alberta This person will be an experienced, energetic licensed Child and Family Counsellor who will join a rural based therapy team. The successful candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work or Counselling Psychology and special training in the treatment of sexual, physical and emotional abuse of children, adolescents and adults. Minimum of 5 years’ experience required, previous work in trauma is essential. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential. The therapist(s) will serve clients from one or more communities within the East Central Alberta region, including but not limited to: Camrose, Tofield, Stettler, Hanna and Drumheller.

Resumés will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please direct resumés to: ACAA c/o Executive Director By mail: P.O. Box 2132, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 By email: acaa@telusplanet.net In person at the Central Office: 5005-47 Street, Stettler

Sales Team Member – Kitchen Designer RONA 615, Camrose, AB There is a career opportunity available at RONA Camrose, Store #615. Reporting to the Sales Manager or Sales Supervisor, the Sales Team Member – Kitchen Designer is responsible for ensuring that every customer has an exceptional experience by suggesting the right products and services necessary to complete their projects. A passion for service and a willingness to develop product knowledge are key components of this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES • Ensure that every customer experience exceeds the customer’s expecation • Proactively provide RONA customers with expertise and assistance • Use computer software to assist with customer queries (MMS, SODA, SKU lookup; customer packages) • Assist with daily upkeep of department (stock maintenance, cleaning, etc.)

• Promote add on sales, product benefits and services such as installation • Inform customers of current promotions and financing options (RONA Advantage Card / Air Miles) QUALIFICATIONS • Customer service oriented • Welcoming, professional and attentive to the needs of our customers • Strong listening and communication skills • Proficient with computers, able to learn new software and processes • Mature, responsible with sound decision making skills • Retail, sales or customer service experience is a great asset • Relevant product knowledge an asset

We appreciate all applications, only those short-listed will be contacted.

STATUS: Full-time POSITION START: ASAP

The Association of Communities Against Abuse (ACAA) is recruiting for the contract position of:

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resumé and cover letter via email to the following:

PREVENTIVE PROGRAMS FACILITATOR Reporting to the ACAA Program Director, the Preventive Program Facilitator is responsible to coordinate and deliver ACAA preventive programming to preschools and schools within the East Central Alberta region.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and presentation skills, be flexible and creative in the delivery of a set curriculum, and will have a keen interest in working to create safer environments for children and families.

Education Requirements: Diploma or degree in social work, education or human services related discipline is required.

Experience: Previous experience in education, human services, and/or program development is desired.

Other: Knowledge of Microsoft Office, and online communication is an asset. Travel and own transportation required.

Please direct resumés to: Program Director, Association of Communities Against Abuse In person at: 5005-47 Street, Stettler By mail: P.O. Box 2132, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 By email: acaaprograms@gmail.com Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

RONA Camrose – Store #615 Attention: Dave Kowal Email: dave.kowal@rona.ca

Stolen passport Dec. 14

Camrose RCMP received a complaint of someone taking the complainant’s vehicle without consent. The vehicle was later located.

Dec. 13

RCMP received a complaint of Mischief. Culprits set a stolen passport on fire and put it into the complainant’s mailbox.

RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter in New Norway where culprits had kicked in the door to gain entry. Numerous items were stolen from the residence.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Bylaw #2919-16

Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Section 606 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta and amendments thereto, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Council of the City of Camrose gave first reading to Bylaw 2919-16 on December 19, 2016.

The purpose of Bylaw 2919-16 is to amend Land Use Bylaw 2880-16 as follows:

A Public Hearing is scheduled to be held as follows: Date: January 16, 2017 Time: 5:00 pm Place: Camrose City Hall, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB

780-672-5580

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

Notice is hereby given that Council may thereafter without further notice proceed with final approval of Bylaw 2919-16 at the regular Council Meeting on January 16, 2016. For additional information, contact Francisca Karl, Long Range Planner, phone 780-672-4428 or email to fkarl@camrose.ca.

2016-2017 HOLIDAY SCHEDULES

OFFICE HOURS FOR CITY HALL, COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICE, PUBLIC WORKS AND FIRE HALL Dec. 23, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . Open until Noon Dec. 30, 2016. . . . . . . . . . . .Open until Noon Dec. 26 and 27, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . Closed Jan. 2, 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Dec. 28-29, 2016 . . . . Open Regular Hours Jan. 3, 2017 . . . . . . . . . Open Regular Hours For more information, contact City Hall at 780-672-4426 Public Works After Hours Emergency contact 780-672-4444 CAMROSE REGIONAL SANITARY LANDFILL Dec. 24, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . Open until Noon Dec. 31, 2016. . . . . . . . . . . .Open until Noon Dec. 25 and 26, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . Closed Jan. 1 and 2, 2017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Dec. 27, 2016 . . . . . . . Open Regular Hours Jan. 3, 2017 . . . . . . . . . Open Regular Hours For more information, contact MCL Waste Systems & Environmental at 780-352-2625 CENTRA CAM RECYCLING DEPOT Dec. 24, 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed Dec. 31, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Dec. 25 and 26, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . Closed Jan. 1 and 2, 2017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Dec. 27, 2016 . . . . . . . Open Regular Hours Jan. 3, 2017 . . . . . . . . . Open Regular Hours For more information, contact Centra Cam Recycle Depot at 780-679-4196 RESIDENTIAL WASTE/ORGANICS COLLECTION Dec. 26-30, 2016 . . . . . . . . Regular Waste Jan. 2-6, 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . Regular Waste Collection Week and Organic Non-Organic Collection Week Collection Week

Regular Collection through the holiday period

Remember bi-weekly organic collection through the winter months For more information, contact Progressive Waste Solutions at 780-679-0409

For more information, contact City of Camrose at 780-672-4428.

2017 Sessions Jan 4-17, Jan. 30-Feb. 10

This project is funded by:

Kim Isaak, Deputy City Manager, City of Camrose, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8 or by email to: kisaak@camrose.ca.

Please ensure that any metals such as nails, bolts, or decorations are removed prior to placement in the recycle bunker.

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Any person(s) who have an interest regarding the passing of Bylaw 2919-16 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 January 10, 2017, at 4:00 pm by mail to:

If you wish to participate, please bring your tree to 4402-51 Avenue (Recycling Depot) between December 27, 2016 and February 28, 2017. Your Christmas tree will be chipped for use as mulch material and soil conditioner. (No artificial trees please)

Camrose # 208 4870 - 50 St.

This no cost project is for unemployed Albertans, 18 years and older , who have found their connection with the labour market affected with the changes in the economy

That Land Use Bylaw 2880-16, be amended by closing the rear lane located south of 46 Avenue between 47 and 48 Streets east of the University Augustana Campus and assigning it the I – Institutional District.

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THE DOG POUND IS MOVING!

The City of Camrose Dog Pound Relocation will be effective as of January 1, 2017.

The pound will now be located at 46365 Range Road 201 (Long Lane Kennels).

Please note that concerns about dogs at large are to be reported to the City of Camrose Peace Officer at 780-672-8300.

Estate of ERMA WANNOP, late of Camrose, Alberta who died on October 14, 2016.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by Friday, January 27, 2017, and provide details of your claim with MARTIN WEST of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors at 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of JOYCE VERNELL CHURCH, of the City of Camrose, Alberta, who died on November 5, 2016.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by Friday, January 27, 2017, and provide details of your claim with WAYNE THRONDSON, Q.C. at Fielding & Company LLP, Suite 100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S3.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of ANDREW MELVIN FRITZ HIRSCH, of the City of Camrose, Alberta, who died on November 11, 2016.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by Friday, January 27, 2017, and provide details of your claim with WAYNE THRONDSON, Q.C. at Fielding & Company LLP, Suite 100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S3.

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

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TERESA STRONG Teresa won a Richardson’s Jewellery $50 Gift Certificate by submitting the name of her favorite Christmas movie!

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DAY 9 WINNER:

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Leanna’s photo was not available at press time.

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DAY 11 WINNER:

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Larry won a Brick $25 Gift Certificate by submitting a photo of the worst-wrapped Christmas present.

DAY 12 WINNER:

TO BE ANNOUNCED The winner of a Sole City Shoes $100 Gift Certificate had to tell us who was the voice of Sam the Snowman in the 1964 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer movie.

Winner was not yet announced at press time.

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DEATHS Kenneth John

Knight of Camrose, formerly of Daysland, on December 13, at 61 years of age.

Michael Malowany of Holden, on December 17, at 83 years of age.

Lloyd King of Tofield, on December 18, at 91 years of age.

Jennie Bibo of Camrose, on December 19, at 95 years of age.

David Roderick O’Neil of Camrose, on December 19, at 83 years of age.

Eva Mott of Camrose, on December 19, at 89 years of age.

Kevin Glen Wold of Camrose, on December 20, at 42 years of age.

Scott Allen O’Neil of Camrose, on December 21, at 42 years of age.

BIRTHS To Ashley

and Tylor Keller, of Camrose, a son on December 12.

To Colleen and Kip Hetchler, of Camrose, twin sons on December 13.

To Melissa and Evan Smelquist, of Camrose, a daughter on December 16.

To Melissa and Kary Crippen, of Camrose, a daughter on December 16.

To Mikayla Morgan and Matthew Freake, of Tofield, a son on December 17.

To Heather Clayton and Brent George, of Ohaton, a daughter on December 18.

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4-plex bi-level close to schools, swimming pool, hockey arena! All 4 units identical in size and individually metred, each unit has its own furnace, HW tank. Previously reno’d in 2008 incl. flooring, kitchen cabinets, trims, doors, windows, paint. Shingles replaced in 2015. Asking $549,000 CA0096284 TOP FLOOR GRAND TRUNK CONDO BY MIRROR LAKE! … Superbly located by walking trails, city centre.

Bright spacious design w/vaulted ceilings, lots of windows, views from balcony. Lovely kitchen, superb dinette, spacious LR w/cozy gas FP. Huge master, en suite, MF laundry. Senior friendly, underground htd. parking. A must see! Asking $317,900 CA0082237 EXC. BUNGALOW IN A QUIET LOCATION ONE BLOCK AWAY FROM JACK STUART SCHOOL! ... MF windows, shingles (2016), HW tanks, flooring, kitchen + baths all reno’d in this beautiful home. 26’x26’ oversized htd. garage + more!

C A0093809 Asking $329,900 WOW! EXC. BI-LEVEL IN CREEKSIDE! …

Beautiful bright open floor plan featuring spacious foyer w/17’ ceilings, open staircase, vaulted ceilings, display ledges, lots of bright windows. Exc. kitchen, huge island, bright dinette, cozy FP in great room, flex room, superb en suite.

Huge family/games area. Fenced yard and alley access! Now asking $399,900 CA0084682 BEAUTIFUL MULTILEVEL! … Vaulted ceiling, laminate/tile flooring, granite kitchen counters, maple cabinetry, partially finished walkout bsmt. Spacious master w/5-pce. en suite, walk-in closet. Oversized yard, extra parking pad, 2 covered decks! A must see! CA0095186 Asking $429,000 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. Ask $429,900 CA0065778 IMMACULATE 1270 SQ. FT. B U N GALOW … features 10’ ceilings, hardwood floors, a/c, SS appl., MF laundry, 4 bdrm., 3 baths incl. master suite w/5-pce. en suite w/soaker tub, dual sinks, huge WI closet, separate shower. Fin. bsmt. Bright, open w/southern exposure. Fenced yard, dble. attach. garage + more!

Asking $399,900 CA0092996 EXCEPTIONAL RAISED BUNGALOW … Superb curb appeal. 5-bdrm. custom built w/multi height ceilings. Den, gas FP, huge bonus room, bright natural light, beautiful kitchen, master, en suite. Exc. fin. bsmt. w/in-floor heat. Vinyl fence w/brick pillars, sprinkler, matching shed, lge. deck w/retractable awning. This home has it all Impressive! You’ll love it!

Asking $625,000 CA0087718 E X C E P T I O N A L LY BUILT WALKOUT BUNGALOW … backing onto water in Valleyview West subdivision! This stunning home features vaulted ceilings, flex room, gas FP, awesome master w/5-pce. en suite, a/c. 24’x24’ garage.

Asking $564,900 CA0096217 BEAUTIFUL PARK RIDGE ESTATES WALKOUT BUNGALOW … overlooking Stoney Creek Valley! Amazing location. Picturesque views. Beautiful custom built 1870 sq. ft. w/exc. presentation. Gorgeous spiral staircase, spacious 9’ and vaulted ceilings, awesome window pkg.

Gourmet kitchen, lovely LR, cozy great room.

Awesome master/en suite, MF laundry, exc. bsmt., in-floor htg., huge games/family room, a/c. Beautifully landscaped private yard, 28’6”x26’ htd. garage + lots more! Ask $829,000 CA0090698 5-BDRM. BUNGALOW IN SUPERB LOCATION … close to schools, parks.

Exc. floor plan w/open concept LR, formal DR, bright kitchen w/tons of cabinet, counter space, add’l. LR, 3 full baths, dev. bsmt. w/lge utility room. Fully landscaped, fenced yard w/deck, attached dble. garage. You’ll love it! CA0096719 Asking $309,900 EXC. FAMILY HOME BACKING ONTO PARK, BY JACK STUART SCHOOL! ...

Impressive, very well maintained 1902 sq. ft. home. Park views from kitchen, dinette, awesome deck. Spacious floor plan, LR, DR w/ bright bay windows. Cozy FP in family room, spacious master, en suite, MF laundry. Huge games/family room. Exc. yard, a/c and more!

Asking $375,000 CA0095604

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CAMROSE HOMES OVER $300,000 STUNNING NEW 2187 SQ. FT. FLOOR PLAN … by Zetsen Master Builders Inc.!

This exc. a/c walkout home will intrigue everyone. From its beautiful views to its lovely finishings! Gorgeous kitchen, upper floor vaulted ceilings, awesome master, MF laundry + much more!

Asking $545,400 CA0094130 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! Asking $449,900 CA0051290 W O W !

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Walkout bsmt. all completed! Exc. presentation! 9’ ceilings, 10’ coffered ceilings, extra bright windows, beautiful hardwood flooring.

Exc. kitchen, granite, awesome dinette w/easy access to huge covered deck, superb master, en suite. In-floor htg., a/c, fin. garage + more! Just move in! Now only $469,000 CA0046587 FAMILY FRIENDLY 2-STOREY! … Open concept, upstairs laundry, 3 bdrm., 3 baths, laminate/tile flooring, 4-pce. master en suite, walk-in closet, maple cabinetry, vaulted ceiling.

20’x24’ garage, fully fenced yard w/2-tiered deck.

Asking $397,500 CA0095175 EXC. RARE FIND! …

Perfect family home in Creekview Subdivision with a/c, oversized triple garage, RV parking, lovely kitchen, MF laundry, bonus room, awesome master w/his & hers WI closets, 4-pce. en suite plus much more! Asking $465,000 CA0095987 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 BEAUTIFUL 2-STOREY – QUALITY & ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILT! …

Gorgeous hardwood, iron open staircase, hardwood flrg. and 9’ ceilings. Exc. kitchen, maple cabinetry, china cabinets, awesome WI pantry, cozy FP, MF laundry, 3 spacious bdrm. w/WI closets. Triple pane windows, Hardi plank siding, 9’ ICF bsmt.

RI in-floor htg. 23’x24’ garage and lots more!

Asking $399,900 CA0086262 REMARKABLE HOME W/QUALITY UPGRADES THROUGHOUT! …

Granite kitchen counters, hardwood/tile floors, coffered ceiling, upgraded fixtures. Upgraded wiring throughout (cat6; upgraded panel/20amp circuits; surround sound in bonus room; ext. Bose speakers), R65 attic ins., gas to BBQ (and LR for future FP). Underground sprinklers, 14’x15’ concrete patio, 15’6”x53’ aggregate RV parking pad.

20’x15’ garage, fully fenced yard, exc. perimeter landscaping. Short walk to parks, walking trails.

Asking $449,000 CA0093015 Excellent victoria park bungalow …

5 bdrm., 3 baths. 1,590 sq. ft. home w/cozy FP, bright bay windows, DR, great kitchen, lge. dinette. Fin. bsmt. w/huge FR, 2 bdrm., one w/makeup dresser, sink. Att. dbl. garage, deck, fenced, great landscaping. A perfect fit for a family! Asking $354,900 CA0088586

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NEW BUNGALOW! • 1440 sq. ft.

• 3 bdrm.

• 26’x26’/31’ garage Asking $479,162 CA0091009

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WA L KO U T, BUNGALOW STYLE DUPLEX! ...

Backing onto park, walking trails! Exc. presentation! 9’ ceilings, 10’ coffered ceilings, extra bright windows, beautiful hardwood flooring.

Exc. kitchen, granite, awesome dinette w/easy access to huge covered deck, superb master, en suite. In-floor htg., fin. garage + more! You’ll love it! Now only $409,900 CA0046579 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 $574,900 CA0076654 WALKOUT 2-STOREY … w/unobstructed northern valley views in family friendly Creekview neighbourhood!

Stunning kitchen w/cabinet lighting, touch tap, a/c, stair lighting, awesome master w/his & hers WI closets, digital smart thermostat, bonus room, 24’x24’ garage + more! CA0094211 Asking $509,400 EXC. INVESTMENT PROPERTY, CLOSE TO MIRROR LAKE, HOSPITAL! … Wow! Split rear entrances, R3 zoning, extra parking, common laundry, lots of bsmt. windows. Spacious 3+3 bdrm. bungalow w/bright floor plan, vaulted ceilings in LR. Private bsmt. dev. w/kitchenette, family room, 3 bdrm., bath. Recent upgrades: shingles, HE furnace, HWT, fresh paint + more!

Asking $319,900 CA0094818 BEAUTI FU L CENTURY M EADOWS BI-LEVEL … close to parks and playground! You’ll love this 1412 sq. ft. home w/bright windows, vaulted ceilings, display ledges, niches. Exc. kitchen w/lovely cabinets, MF laundry, awesome bsmt. w/family/ games room, gas FP. Dble. garage, RV parking, rear alley access + much more! CA0093188 Asking $389,900 EXC. 2-STOREY IN VALLEYVIEW, CLOSE TO PARKS, TRAILS! … Gorgeous, quality built 1942 sq. ft. featuring bright open plan, 9’ ceilings, lovely hardwood flrg., awesome kitchen, huge island, quartz counters. Spacious LR, cozy gas FP, exc. en suite. Cozy in-floor htg. in open bsmt., a/c.

24’x26’ htd. garage, and more! It’s perfect!

Asking $435,000 CA0086161 AMAZING JUBILEE PARK L O C AT I O N ! …

Wow! Amazing one-of-a-kind property! You’ll love the peaceful lifestyle, picturesque views, walking trails. Beautifully, extensively reno’d 1860 sq. ft. walkout bungalow! Exc. presentation, craftsmanship. Beautiful open stairwell, picturesque views, gorgeous Italian tile. Awesome gourmet kitchen, spectacular master/en suite, superb MF laundry, exc. walkout bsmt., huge family/games/rec areas.

Wrap-around deck, huge patio, 28’x23.5’ htd. garage + more! A must see! CA0095046 Asking $667,981

GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUILT BUNGALOW IN VA LLE Y V IEW ! ... You’ll love the PR ICE!trails.

EW walking lifestyle, valleyNview 9’, coffered ceilings, beautiful hardwood flooring, gorgeous kitchen cabinetry, granite countertops.

Lovely LR, spacious dinette, superb master, MF laundry. Exc. bsmt. dev., in-floor htg., 9’ ceilings. Awesome yard, veranda, deck, courtyard, fenced, oversized 24’x26’ garage, RV option + more! Now only $519,000 CA0093233 EXC. STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME, BETTER THAN NEW! … Superbly located by park, playground, west ICE! bungalow w/vaulted end shopping.

Beautiful NEW PR ceilings, gorgeous open plan. Exc. kitchen, breakfast bar, spacious LR, bright dinette, generous master, MF laundry. Awesome bsmt. w/huge family/games room. Exc. yard, tiered deck, fenced, paved alley access, RV option + more! It’s all done, just move in! CA0094489 Now only $308,900 IDEAL CREEK VIEW HOME ... This functional floor plan will appeal to most everyone. Vaulted R EDUCED ! ceilings, display niches, lots of natural light from east windows. Great N! 3 ESSI kitchen w/raised island, SS SS appl.

5O bdrm., IATE PO MED IMfin. baths, fully bsmt. means plenty of room for everyone. Park across street, easy access to valley walking trails. CA0090297 Asking $375,000 NEW FLOOR PLAN! 1,901 SQ. FT. TWOSTOREY...

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 $429,900 CA0051294 AMAZING 2-STOREY WALK OUT IN VALLEYVIEW CUL-DE-SAC … PerE! fect location w/lake IC PR T LLENtrails. Beautiful, bright open living EXCEvalley views, space, exc. kitchen huge island, walk through pantry, bright dinette w/garden door to new deck.

Handy office, MF laundry. Exc. master w/espresso balcony, WI closet, en suite. 2 add’l. bdrm., lge. bonus room! Bright walk out bsmt. w/huge family room w/FP, 2 bdrm., bath. 2 new furnaces, a/c.

Beautifully landscaped, oversized 26’x30’ att. htd. garage, RV parking. This executive home perfectly melds comfort, quality, style!

Now only $639,000 CA0088474 MOVE IN READY, FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME ... in Creekview! 4 bdrm., 3 baths, multi-level. Many upgrades, open concept floor plan. Fully landscaped, fenced, dble. attached garage. Great neighbourhood close to playground. A must see!

Asking $379,900 CA0090507 BRAND NEW FLOORPLAN! ... 2,297 sq. ft. two-storey. 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 $467,900 CA0051293 ONE-OF-A-KIND PROPERTY ... backing onto the Camrose fountain! Gorgeous views, mature trees, incredibly private backyard. 1370 sq. ft. walkout bsmt., 3 bdrm., 2 baths. Single attached garage, covered deck.

Perfect opportunity to create your dream home.

Asking $344,500 CA0094155

Impressive floor plan in valleyview west! … Vaulted ceilings, gorgeous kitchen, 3 bdrms., finished FR in bsmt., 24’x22’ garage plus much more! Ask $449,900 CA0086740

HOMES FEATURE: • Covered front entry • 9’ and vaulted ceilings • Hardwood flooring • Cozy fireplace • Lovely maple cabinets • Granite countertops • Large island and pantry • Superb main floor laundry • In-floor basement heating • Covered deck FINISHED WITH ELEGANCE!

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CAMROSE HOMES UNDER $300,000 3-BDRM. CONDO …

Close to parks, schools.

Exc. design! Bright open plan w/lots of windows, impressive vaulted ceilWH Y R EN T? ings. Exc. open concept kitchen, bright dinette, spacious LR, 3 bdrm., 2 baths, MF laundry, private entrance. Great first home or an investment! Immed. poss.

Now only $174,900 CA0083176 EXC. CONDO – WORRY FREE LIFEST YLE ! ... Across from Jubilee Park, Mirror NEW PR ICE! Lake 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 $275,900 EXC. FAMILY BUNGALOW – C LOSE TO PARKS, SCHOOLS! ... Spacious 1218 sq. ft., 3+1 bdrm. bungalow. Bright open plan, spacious LR, bright DR, country style kitchen, generous master.

Dev. bsmt. w/huge family/games area. Private yard, 22’x22’ garage + more. Lots of potential.

Great investment or family home! C A0093967 Now only $267,900 IMPRESSIVE BUNGALOW, CLOSE TO PARKS, SCHOOLS … Exc. opportunity w/great yard, R3 zoning! Very well maintained 3+1 bdrm. home w/hardwood flooring in spacious LR. Country style kitchen, bright dinette, generous master. Dev. bsmt. w/kitchenette, huge family/games area, 2nd laundry. Great yard, 24’x22’ garage. Upgraded shingles, windows, HE furnace + more! Exc. starter or investment property! Asking $255,900 CA0094534 QUIET STREET, CENTRAL LOCATION … Great eat-in kitchen w/ lots of DR space to entertain. Spacious LR. Master features 2-pce. en suite. 2 more bdrm., full bath finish off MF. Fully fin. bsmt. w/ family room, bdrm., reno’d. bath. New furnace, water tank, a/c unit. Fenced yard, detached garage.

Asking $249,500 CA0095415 SOLID HOME, C E N T R A L LOCATION, ! LOTS OF ED UC ED R E bungalow layout featuring EXTRAS!PR ... IC Classic 3 bdrm. on MF. Master has 2-pce. en suite.

Eat-in kitchen/dining space w/new appl. Downstairs features 4th bdrm., bath, family room + storage/hobby room. Fully fenced. 24’x24’ garage, insulated, has 220V. Lots of extra reno’s, upgrades completed. Exc. choice for your next home! Ask $295,000 CA0093722 DUPLEX BUNGALOW IN LA VISTA VILLAS, A 45+ ADULT COMR EDUCED ! MUNITY! ... You’ll love the location, peaceful lifestyle! Bright open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings, lovely kitchen, dinette w/garden door to lge. private deck. LR, bright den, spacious master, en suite, MF laundry. Awesome landscaped yard. No condo fees! Now only $284,900 CA0095031

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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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HALF SECTION! ... 318.97 acres only one mile south of Coal Creek Golf Resort and Black Nugget Lake Campground. 0.5 mile off oiled road. 290 arable acres. Good potential bldg. site. Services readily available. Surface lease $1950/yr. Three metal bins. Wanting to expand or build your own home? Take a look!

Asking $975,000 CA0047001

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EXC. BUNGALOW – CENTURY MEADOWS … close to Jack Stuart School. Beautiful new hardwood floors, great kitchen w/centre island, lovely cabinets, huge games room, + dble. garage, lge. covered deck + much more!

Asking $352,000 CA0087433

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BRAND NEW BUNGALOW TOWNHOME – INSIDE UNITS! … Close to parks, walking trails.

Open concept design, stunning kitchen c/w all appl., MF laundry, framed-in bsmt., single CA0086753 garage + much more!

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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 IONS! BUILDING – ULTIPLE OPT 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 11.15 ACRES OF PRIME INDUSTRIAL LAND …

Exc. location in expanding east side industrial area of Camrose. Zoned M1 – Light 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.

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EXC. STARTER HOME! ... 3-bdrm., 2 bath home on rented lot.

Great master w/4-pce. en suite, large LR w/gas FP. Be sure to view! Ask $90,000 CA0087426 IDEAL STARTER OR INVESTMENT, IMMEDIATE POSSESSION! T? R EN … Lge. LR w/FP, 2 MF WH Ybath. bdrm., 4-pce.

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.

Now only $189,900 CA0076964 Duggan Park CulDe-Sac ... Close to playground! Open floor plan, large master with en suite and jetted tub, attached garage and large yard.

Great opportunity!

Asking $245,900 CA0088131 WONDERFUL DUPLEX … in Stoney Creek Meadows !

Br ight 2-bdrm., 3 bath in quiet adult community. MF laundry, fin. bsmt., dble. garage, deck. Desirable lifestyle awaits you! CA0094079 Asking $284,900 A WONDER ful STARTER HOME OR REVENUE PROPERTY! … 2-bdrm., 1 bath bungalow well located close to schools. Spacious bright LR, kitchen w/ample cabinetry, counter space, laminate flooring, newly painted, newer shingles, well maintained. Nicely landscaped lot w/lge. deck, oversized single garage. CA0095240 Asking $162,000 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 Now only $194,900 EXC., AFFORDABLE 2-BDRM. PROPERTY STEPS AWAY FROM WEST END AMENITIES! ... No stairs, MF living. Cute kitchen, master w/awesome WI closet, laundry/utility room, personal storage room. Don’t hesitate on this great opportunity!

CA0095782 Asking $119,900 BRAND NEW BUNGALOW TOWNHOME – END UNITS! …

Close to parks, walking trails. Open concept design, stunning kitchen c/w all appl., MF laundry, framed-in bsmt., dble. garage + much more!

Asking $294,900 CA0086750

BRAND NEW BUNGALOW TOWNHOME – INSIDE UNITS! … Close to parks, walking trails.

Open concept design, stunning kitchen c/w all appl., MF laundry, framed-in bsmt., single garage + much more! CA0086753, CA0086793 Asking $279,900 AFFORDABLE A ND W ELL M A IN TA INED MOBILE HOME ... 2 bdrm., open concept kitchen/LR, new flooring, new windows in kitchen, private deck + more. Comes w/all appl. Fully fenced yard. Take a drive by – you’ll be impressed! CA0089856 Asking $37,500

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6,000 sq. ft. empty lot! … Located downtown between Credit Union and Royal Bank. C1 zoning, excellent location. Wonderful investment or building spot opportunity! Asking $139,900 CA0085343 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

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