2017 Spring Issue
APRIL 4, 2017
24 PAGES
Love Spring! Camrose accountant and noted photographer Sandy French sent us one of his favourite personal photos to help put Super Booster readers in a spring mood.
Inside... A variety of merchandise and services, including: Farm equipment and supplies, auctions, vehicles, realty, building supplies, home décor, banking and more!
News... Discovering Camrose County heritage . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Friends of Medicare discuss elder care issues . 12 Vision Credit Union named one of top employers in Alberta . . . . . 15
“The first real day of spring is like the first time a boy holds your hand. A flood of skin-tingling warmth consumes you, and everything shines with a fresh, colourful glow, making you forget that anything as cold and harsh as winter ever existed.” – Richelle E. Goodrich Comedian Robin Williams summed up the changing of the season with simpler words: “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’ ” Spring is officially here, and the thermometer shows it this week, too! So don’t just stare out the window and look at Spring – get out and experience it! Go for a walk. Take a drive – sunroof open, on a back road in the country. Bike along our city’s wonderful trail system. Take a day for yourself and go shopping for spring goods in Camrose – slowly – without looking at your watch. Breathe the air and listen for the sounds of spring. Watch for crocuses popping out of the still-cold soil. Take in a kids’ soccer game or visit the ball diamonds. Hear the happiness in a bird’s song. Whistle a tune – even if your boot is full of slush!
Cherish the arrival of Spring!
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Don’t miss the annual Camrose and District Music Festival from April 3 to 7 that highlights talented students and adults performing at various venues in Camrose. The week culminates in a grand show case of the best performances of the week. The Grand Concert will be held on Tuesday April 11 at 7 p.m. at the Jean and Peter Lougheed Performing Art Centre. Joyanne Rudiak
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Joyanne Rudiak is an Edmonton-based actor, singer and teacher who has performed in various cities, most extensively in Edmonton, Dublin, and Ottawa. She began studying speech arts and drama with Shirley Konrad at the age of 12 and obtained her ARCT Teachers Diploma in 2012. Joyanne also holds a BA (Hons) Degree in Drama from the University of Alberta, which helped further the theatre education she started with the Royal Conservatory of Canada. After combining her love of theatre with her love of music and performing musical theatre and opera in Edmonton, Joyanne moved to Dublin, Ireland where she spent much of her time working with Music Matters Inclusive Choir as an alternate conductor, and voice and piano teacher. She then shortly moved to Ottawa to pursue theological studies and found herself giving workshops in public speaking and voice production to emerging Ukrainian Catholic clergy, a project she first started in Edmonton. Joyanne also had the good fortune to teach voice and acting classes with The Acting Company and The Ottawa Children’s Theatre, and performance opportunities arose with Orpheus Musical Theatre Society, the NAC Chorus, and The Confidential Musical Theatre Project. Now back in the Edmonton area, Joyanne has resumed teaching speech arts and drama at The Speech Studio, where she first began her studies. She also teaches voice and piano at Crescendo Music Studios in Sherwood Park, as well as musical theatre and acting classes with the Town of Beaumont. She is very excited to be in Camrose as the adjudicator for speech arts and drama and looks forward to meeting all festival participants.
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Discovering Camrose County heritage By Lori Larsen More times than not, there are wonderful discoveries in our own backyard and Camrose County is no exception. Over a year ago, the Camrose County Living Heritage program was initiated as the result of residents of the county inquiring with County Reeve Don Gregorwich about certain historical and geographical aspects of the county. “One pair of residents asked if the County was ever going to do anything about the unidentified graves in the County,” said Gregorwich. “Another asked if the County had a policy on historical sites and landforms.” Unsure on the exact answers, Gregorwich approached University of Alberta Augustana Campus Dean Allen Berger about whether or not anyone in the campus history department might be interested in pursuing the matters further. “Augustana professor Mélanie Méthot got in touch with me and said she was curious about this (unidentified graves) and that she had a student (Aubrie Duncan) who was working on it.” Gregorwich introduced Méthot and Duncan to the Rostaing brothers who, in turn, showed them locations of some of the unidentified graves. The graves were mapped by GPS and recorded, which was pretty much the beginning of the bigger project of the Living Heritage. “The other side of the equation came along with policy about recognizing the landforms that we have or about preserving the natural environment,” added Gregorwich. “We assembled a group of people (approximately 20) that I knew were interest-
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose and District Centennial Museum coordinator Janine Carroll, left, and Camrose County Reeve Don Gregorwich invite residents of Camrose and the County to hear about the Camrose County Living Heritage program.
ed in local history with the understanding that there are some wonderful parts in our community(s) that are out there, but aren’t recognized or appreciated.” From there, the group continues to grow with talented people throughout the community who have knowledge in history, geography, past settlement and many other aspects of the county. The end result is the Camrose County Living Heritage program. “We received a grant from the Camrose and District Support Services (CDSS) to hire a researcher, (Trisha Ryan) to coordinate our thoughts and ideas and do some research on history, settlement, geographic features, buildings and more.” Ryan graduated from Augustana with her B.Ed and is now teaching in Sedgewick. “She comes in on eve-
nings (for Living Heritage) and is going to be explaining what is on the website,” said Gregorwich of Ryan. “You can’t help but be affected by her presentation. She became very emotionally involved in her research. She met some terrific people who told stories and gave informational background. She saw firsthand some of the features of the Battle River Valley, for example, and went on our tourism tour last August.” As a result Ryan created the Living Heritage website containing information about the rich heritage in and around Camrose County. The Camrose County Living Heritage website can be visited by going to the County of Camrose website www.county.camrose.ab.ca/, clicking on the Communities heading, then scrolling down and clicking on the
Living Heritage Program which directs you to the page containing the Living Heritage website link, livingheritage.weebly.com/. “We had a visual idea of a red umbrella,” noted Gregorwich. “Out of the umbrella are four points hanging down, each representing a different category – cultural history and preservation, historical buildings, natural landscapes, and the fourth is tourism.” Gregorwich explained the importance to include tourism as a way to make the program self-sustaining and to have people realize what is out there and where to go to find and experience sites. “The tourism angle offers prospects to our communities and to individual entrepreneurs who may see an opportunity in providing a service that matches up with one of those categories, such as bed and breakfasts, restaurants or tea houses, agriculture societies that look after local buildings or church groups.” The umbrella represents a place where people can come together and share living heritage. The group meets at the Camrose and District Centennial Museum, which optimizes the way in which people and communities cooperate and collaborate. “We have bricks and mortar mixing together with technology in the form of the museum,” remarked Gregorwich, further explaining that the Museum is a place that features exhibits you can see, touch and experience in person or visit it through technology online. “One of the things we did last year was we held a meeting outside at the campground at Ferry Point,” he added. “We had a couple of
people from the area explain some of the history.” Gregorwich smiled, commenting that this group consisted of Camrose County residents, yet some of them had never been down to Ferry Point and didn’t realize it was once an active trading post. “Supplies were floated down the Battle River from Wetaskiwin to the store here, then they went off on horse and buggy to the farms.” The Living Heritage will continue to do more handson meetings visiting various locations in the County. The group continues to grow with people attending and contributing their own knowledge and experience. Gregorwich commented that everyone is welcome. In fact, they encourage people to come out to the meetings. “This is an opportunity for people to experience the community that they live in and understand some of those features from settlement or geography – things that shape our communities and the way we think and combine the past with the present by using techniques, such as geocaching.” Join Camrose County Living Heritage group in discovering the amazing things to see, do and learn about all within driving distance. The next meeting will be held at the Camrose and District Centennial Museum on April 26 at 7 p.m. For more information visit the Camrose County website at www.county. camrose.ab.ca/.
Centennial Museum A-Team busy By Lori Larsen When visitors walk through the Camrose and District Centennial Museum, they are able to experience the amazing artifacts and collections that document history in and around Camrose. There may, however, be little thought as to what goes on behind the scenes to sort, organize and prepare all the artifacts and collections. Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers, fondly referred to as the Museum A-Team (Acquisition Team), the museum is able to offer visitors this experience. “The group works on taking newly donated artifacts through the process from accepting them to storage or display,” said museum coordinator Janine Carroll.
“It can be an overwhelming process, especially for a large collection. By creating a social circle around this, it will help retain volunteers in that area but also make it a less lonely and more social experience.” The next time the team will meet is April 28 at 2 p.m. at the Museum for conversation on museum collection policy and to go over the paperwork system and acquisition numbers and how the computer program will fit into the system. “On Friday, May 5, the entire group (whoever can come) are taking a field trip to the Wetaskiwin Museum (the community museum, not Reynolds). “The conservator there is going to go over some more information with us and rec-
ommend best practices for storage,” added Carroll. Volu nt eers a re assigned either a collection or artifacts to work on and they do so diligently, but the whole idea of coming together as a team eliminated some of the loneliness that can sometimes accompany the intricate work. Since the first training class, another group of volunteers has come on board. Anyone is welcome to come and join the team and be a part of a fun social group that has taken it upon themselves to preserve Camrose and area’s past. If you are interested in joining the team, contact the museum at email museum@camrose.ca or by telephoning 780-672-3298.
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The Camrose and District Centennial Museum has put together a team of volunteers, (Acquisition Team) that come together to sort through artifacts donated to the museum. The team welcomes any community members interested in joining in the initiative to work with collections, while enjoying a circle of new friends. Pictured left to right, back row are Nola Alton, Emma Marentette, Deb Trout and Marion Leithead. Front row seated are Janine Carroll and Ronald Williams. Missing from photo are Susan Parker, Sandra McLay and Rosanne Hanberg.
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Police received a report of an abandoned flat deck trailer. The trailer was reported stolen to Camrose Police Service one day earlier. The trailer was recovered and returned to the owner. RCMP also received six reports of traffic collisions, six reports of speeding/ erratic driving and three reports of suspicious persons/vehicles. March 21
Police are investigating a hacked email account which resulted in a loss of $80,000 from a company. Remember to use caution when using online banking and ensure you have proper Internet protection. March 24
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Camrose police responded to a hit and run motor vehicle collision on Mount Pleasant Drive where the offending vehicle struck two parked vehicles and then left the scene. Several blocks away police located a damaged vehicle driving without a tire. The 22-yearold male was a GDL driver and was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and charged criminally with Hit and Run, Dangerous Driving and received a driver’s licence suspension.
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American counterfeit money surfaces March 23
A male who was identified by Camrose Police as being responsible for a theft from a west end business was arrested and charged with the offence. He was released on conditions with a date to appear in court. Camrose Police Service received a complaint from a business that a female had attempted to make a purchase with a counterfeit $100 American bill. Police are investigating and want to warn businesses and the public to be very cautious especially when payment is being made with American funds. March 22
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose businesses donated $13,200 towards the Camrose Women’s Shelter renovations during the ribbon cutting ceremony held on March 16. Pictured left to right are Wideman Carpet One manager Roland Richard, Home Hardware owner Rob Hauser, Women’s Shelter board chair Judilonne Beebe, executive director Nora-Lee Rear, Lamb Ford general manager Brett Denham and Alair Homes owner Andrey Sokolov. Missing from photo is Drever Agencies owner Cliff Drever. Name correction: In the March 21st issue of The Camrose Booster, the name was incorrectly printed in the article regarding the ribbon-cutting at the Camrose Women’s Shelter. It should have been the Camrose Women’s Shelter. The Camrose Booster apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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The third youth responsible for the assault the day prior, turned himself into police. The youth was charged with assault causing bodily harm and released on conditions with a date to appear in court. March 21
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owner had left the vehicle idling and when he returned to the parking lot his vehicle was gone. At approximately 4:20 a.m. on March 21 a vehicle was stolen from the west end of Camrose after the owner left it idling while he went back inside his residence. Police are investigating both thefts of vehicles. Police were contacted regarding a fight which was occurring on the sidewalk along 51st in the 4800 block. Police determined that three youths had assaulted another youth who police transported to St. Mary’s hospital to be treated for his injuries. One of the youth was arrested on scene and charged with assault causing bodily harm and possession of a control substance. A second youth was later arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm and numerous counts of breaching his conditions. Police are attempting to locate the third involved youth.
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Don’t miss the annual Camrose and District Music Festival that highlights talented students and adults performing at various venues in the community of Camrose during the week-long festival until April 7. Watch for details in the Festival at a Glance ad, or check out the festival website at www.camrose musicfestival.ca. Each week for the next few weeks, you will have the opportunity to read about the seven adjudicators who will be here in Camrose during Festival week judging evening performances in community choir, community band, family music, dance and musical theatre. There will also be day performances of school bands, vocal, choir, speech arts, strings and piano at various schools and churches in Camrose for your enjoyment for a nominal fee. The week culminates in a grand showcase of the best performances of the week. The Grand Concert will be held on Tuesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre. Featured here is one of the seven excellent adjudicators who will share their expertise with the performers.
Camrose Police Service observed a female exiting a west end business who was the suspect in a previous theft which had occurred on March 9. The female was noted to be carrying merchandise from the business and when questioned by police she was unable to produce a receipt. The female was arrested at which time police also located a small quantity of methamphetamine. The female was charged with two counts of theft, possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled substance. The female was released on a promise to appear.
Dan Davis is a saxophonist from Edmonton AB. He completed his Masters in Jazz Studies at the University of South Florida in 2009. Since returning to Edmonton after his masters, Dan has been nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award for “Out West” with A/B trio, and “Based On a True Story” with the Writers’ Guild, bands he co- leads. Both records also made it to #1 on the National Earshot! Jazz charts. Dan has been fortunate enough to perform with P.J. Perry, Tommy Banks, Jim Head, Chris Andrew, Juno winner Mike Murley, the Yardbird Suite Jazz Orchestra, the Edmonton Jazz Orchestra, the Edmonton Jazz Collective and the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Currently, Dan is an instructor at the MacEwan Conservatory of Music at Alberta College, and at MacEwan University. He gives master classes and performances around his home province of Alberta and across Western Canada.
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LOCATED: From Camrose, go 7 km east on Hwy 13, then 25 km south on Hwy 56, then 8 km west on Twp Rd 440, then 1.6 km south on Rge Rd 203; or from the south side of Ferintosh on Hwy 21, go 8 km east on Twp Rd 440, then 1.6 km south on Rge Rd 203. Gate Sign – 43479 Rge Rd 203 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Duncan Gabert at 780-678-7407 or Roger Gabert at 780-678-0790. (Please call between 8am and 8pm.) Equipment & Internet Bidding at 12:00 p.m.
LOCATED: From Bawlf, go 5.2 km west on Hwy 13, then 7 km south on Rge Rd 183 (Kelsey Rd), then 2 km east on Twp Rd 452; or from Camrose, go 18 km east on Hwy 13, then 7 km south on Rge Rd 183 (Kelsey Rd), then 2 km east on Twp Rd 452. Gate Sign – 18168 Twp Rd 452
TRACTORS • 1997 Cat 85 D track tractor, 30” tracks, showing 6944 hr, powershift, 4 hyd plus return, Trimble EZ Pilot auto steer w/ Trimble CFX 750 display, front weights, SN 4GR00668 • Massey Ferguson 2675 2WD w/ newer 20.8R38 singles, cab, 2 hyd, 24F/4R trans, showing 7260 hr, SN 9R001218 • IH 986 2WD w/ 20.8x38 singles, cab, 540/1000 PTO, 2 hyd, rebuilt fuel pump, sells with 9’ Degelman blade, SN 2510194U24554 • IH 1086 2WD w/ 18.4x38 duals, cab, showing 7498 hr, 540/1000 PTO, 2 hyd, SN 2610181U35339 COMBINE & HEADER • 2008 Case IH 8010 w/ Case 301615 PU header (2012), 20.8R42 duals, 1038 sep / 1379 eng hr, Pro 600 monitor w/ auto steer, lateral header tilt, long auger, Y&M, fine cut chopper, SN HAJ203569 Terms: 25% non-refundable deposit, balance by July 15/17. • 2013 MacDon D65D 40’ draper header, CA 25 adapter, dbl knife drive, split PU reel, integrated transport, skid plates, auto height, fore & aft, hyd center link, 800 acres +/- on knife & guards, SN 233984 • Horst 4 wheel header transport, 4 whl steer, (holds up to 40’) SWATHER • 30’ MF 9220 w/ 5200 header, PU reel, 2 Rotoshears, dbl swath, 16.9-28 fronts, showing 817 hr (hr meter not working properly), SN 9220HR08242 • Trailtech swather transport SPRAYER • 2011 100’ RoGator 994, 1728 eng hr, 900 gal SS tank, Raven Viper Pro, Raven auto steer, sectional control (5 section), auto height, hyd tread adj, 5-way nozzle bodies, SS spray boom, end row noz, foam marker, 3” fill, air ride cab / susp/ seat, Cat eng, 4 Tridekon air lift dividers, 380/90R46 Michelins, SN AGCA0994PNWSN1003 • Four Michelin 620/70R 38 floatation tires & rims (to be sold separate from sprayer) AIR DRILL • 60’ Case IH Flex Hoe 700 drill (2009) c/w Case IH 3430 TBT 430 bu / 3 comp variable rate cart (2009), Pro 200 monitor, single shoot, 10” spacing, 4” rubber packers, dual fan, Gen openers, 6 rollers incl segmented, cab cams (3 tank / 1 rearview), C shank, 1 season on new primary hoses, 4500 acres +/- on openers, SN drill Y9S003695, SN cart Y9S015706 LAND ROLLER / HEAVY HARROW / CULTIVATOR • 40’ Friggstad DT cult, mtd harrows, 16” knock-on sweeps
• 45’ Degelman LR 7645 land roller, ltd use, purchased new in 2016, SN LR6380 • 60’ Bourgault 7200 heavy harrow, 2013, hyd angle & pressure, 5/8” tines, ltd use, one owner, SN 41501HH-02 TRUCKS • 1999 IH Paystar 5000 TA grain truck w/ 22’ steel box (70” sides / tapered box), hyd silage endgate, pole hoist, Cummins N14 Celect Plus 500 hp, 18 spd, Hendrickson susp, air ride cab, 11R24.5 rears / 425/65R22.5 front (new), alum rims, 20,000 lb front / 46,000 lb rears, roll tarp • 1999 IH Eagle 9400 TA, 72” Pro Sleeper, Cummins N14 Celect Plus 525 hp, 18 spd, alum rims, 11R24.5 tires (newer), 46,000 lb rears, 1,676,966 km GRAIN & SPRAYER TRAILER • 2014 Wilson Commander 45’ tridem alum enclosed grain trailer, 2 hopper, air ride, roll tarp, 11R24.5 tires, dual cranks, side chutes, LED lights, alum outer rims • 1996 Manac Super B hiboy sprayer / nurse trailer c/w 4 poly water tanks (2100 / 1500 / 1500 / 1100 US gal), Chem Handler II, Honda GX 200 pump, air ride, 32’ lead / 28’ rear GRAIN CART / BAGGER / EXTRACTOR • Unverferth 9250 SA grain cart w/ ext, scale, Digistar GT 460 Autolog scale monitor w/ printer, 1000 bu+/hyd drive, 17” auger, hyd spout, roll tarp, 900/60R 32 tires, 2 seasons use, purchased new in 2014, SN B33430134 • Akron GTX 3210 grain bagger w/ hopper ext, light kit, 540 PTO, purchased new in 2012, SN 28181052 • Akron EXG 300 bag extractor, 9’ & 10’, purchased new in 2012, SN 80599.101G AUGERS • Westfield MK 130-71 Plus 13”x71’ swing auger, low profile hopper, Never Spill full bin spout, ltd use, SN 205646 • Sakundiak HD8-53, 8”x53’, Meridian SP mover, 35 hp Kohler, reverser, light kit, purchased new in 2013, SN 73406 • Brandt 8”x35’ w/ Wheatheart SP mover, 25 hp Kohler, hyd lift • Two Sakundiak 7”x41’ augers w/ 5 hp elec motors • Wheatheart 10” transfer auger w/ 9 hp Honda • Qty Westfield 4” utility augers GRAIN DRYER • Vertec VT 3630 continuous dryer, new 7.5 hp motor, propane, transport wheels • 1000 gal (US) & 700 gal (US) propane tanks
BINS • Two Meridian 1620 hopper bins, 2010’s, 4000 bu+/-, dbl skids, epoxy lined, site glasses, full bin indicator, manway • Four Westeel 14’x5 ring on Miller hoppers, 1800 bu+/• Two Twister 14’x5 ring, wood floors, ladders, 2000 bu+/• Westeel 14’x6 ring, wood floor, ladder, 2000 bu+/• Wheatland 910 hopper bin, 712 bu+/• Two Wheatland 705 hopper bins, 225 bu+/• Wheatland 505 hopper bin, 115 bu+/• Two AP 3 ring hopper bins, 200 / 600 bu+/TRAILERS & PICK UP • 2013 20’ PJ TA deck over bumper pull, 7000 lb axles, ramps, one owner • 2011 12’ Diamond C SA bumper pull, 6-1/2’ wide • 18’ Trail Rite TA 5th wheel stock trailer, 1991, rubber mats • 1995 Ford F250 XLT, 7.3L diesel, 4x4, auto, long box, ext cab, showing 347,408 km (owners believe kms to be higher) LAWN TRACTOR / ANTIQUE TRACTOR • Massey Ferguson ZT29 zero turn lawnmower, diesel, 72” HD PTO drive mower deck, showing 210 hr, purchased new in 2013, SN JXC80401 • 1953 IH McCormick Super W-4, standard, SN 1768 J MISCELLANEOUS • Graham seed treater w/ G3 applicator, 7”x12’ auger, 1-1/2 hp elec, Chem Handler I tank w/ 12V pump • Westeel RV500 Road Vault 500 gal fuel tank • Westeel Fuel Vault on skids, 2001, 2 comp (10,000 / 4580 L) • Honda EB6500X generator • Devilbiss Tap 5050 5hp 2 stage air compressor • Sotera chem pump • Labtronics grain tester w/ access • 70+/- Gen 59 2-1/2” seed tips, carbide • Two 4 wheel farm wagons • 3” Honda water pump; 4” trash pump; L shaped slip tank; 20’ grain bin unload tube; Twister concrete form; grain probe; 500 gal fiberglass water tank; Husqvarna lawn sweep; Two 500 & two 300 gal fuel tanks / stands; Qty of truck / implement / pick up tires; Qty scaffolding • Hobart Handler 175 mig welder; MC 230A welder; Century 235 welder; 20T & 30T hyd / air jacks; 7-1/2 hp Baldor elec motor; ext ladders; bolt bins; farm parts; Qty of air & hand tools SELLING FOR STAN GRAHAM • John Deere 455 SA Hydra-Push manure spreader, 16.5Lx16.1 tires, one owner, SN 455X001707
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Melvin Baumle at 780-373-2613. This is an extremely clean line of equipment. Single operator on all equipment. Major pieces have been shedded. Equipment & Internet Bidding at 12:00 p.m.
TRACTORS • 2007 Case Steiger 380 4WD w/ 710/70R38 duals (no fluid), showing 1627 hr, 24 spd standard trans, high capactiy pump, rear weights, 4 hyd plus return, cruise, one owner, (151 hrs since new hyd & trans oil & all new filters), SN Z7F105952 • Case 2390 2WD c/w Allied 795 loader, 7’ bucket & grapple, showing 6405 hr, 20.8x38 duals, 3 hyd, PTO, SN 09923845
• 50’ Flexicoil Sys 95 harrow / packer • 40’ Flexicoil 800 seeding tool, single shoot air package, broadcast kit, 12” spacing, knock-on sweeps, FC 4 bar harrows, FC hyd markers, SN M046740 • Flexicoil 2320 TBH air tank, 2 new meter boxes in 2014, SN U091666-99 • 40’ Flexicoil 820 DT cult, John Blue NH 3 kit, 12” spacing, new knock-on spikes, 4 bar harrows, SN C820-A00-P060014 • 40’ Morris Rangler III hyd fold harrow / packer • 45’ Morris CP-743 DT cult w/ Valmar 2420 applicator, 4 bar harrows • Kello-Bilt Series 5000 subsoiler, 5 shank • Degelman 3 batt rock picker, ground drive • 36’ Morris rod weeder, 3 bar harrows
COMBINE & SWATHERS • 2012 Case IH 8120 c/w Case 3016 header, showing 738 sep / 992 eng hr, 900/60R32 F singles, Pro 700 monitor, ext wear small tube rotor, MagnaCut extra fine chopper, HID lights, lateral header tilt, diff lock, ($8360.60 w/o’s Oct./Nov. 2015 – only 62 sep hrs since this work.) SN YBG214097. Terms: 25% non-refundable deposit, balance by Aug 1/17. • Case WDX 1202 S swather (2005), c/w 30’ DHX 302 header (2007), showing 795 eng hr, dbl SCRAPERS & DITCHER knife drive, PU reel, Fore & Aft, • Leon 37-14 (14’) hyd pull center delivery, 18.4R26 fronts, scraper, Model GZ300, 6-way SN HCA042027, SN - header plus hyd steering, purchased Y7ZB00372 new in 2014, limited use, • 25’ Case IH 8220 PT swather, UII SN 13061306 PU reel, 1996, SN CFH0065689 • 10’ John Deere 810-01 PT box scraper GRAIN TRUCKS • 2012 IH Durastar 4400 TA grain • Kirchner V ditcher truck w/ 20’ steel box & hoist SPRAYERS (Courtney Berg), Allison auto • 100’ Flexicoil 67XL PT sprayer, trans, Maxx Force 9 330 hp 1250 gal (Imp), autofold, wind eng, showing 4466 km, air ride, curtains, disc markers, hyd alum rims, jake brake, sat radio, pump, rinse tank, dbl nozzle AC, cruise, roll tarp, rear hoist control, 14,000 lb front, 40,000 bodies, SN S67XL-A0-U086215 lb rears, 11R22.5 R / 12R22.5 F, • 80’ Flexicoil 62 PT sprayer, 800 gal (Imp), wind curtains, disc one owner, very low kms markers, hyd pump • 1979 GMC 7000 TA grain truck w/ 20’ steel box & hoist (pole), AUGERS auto trans, 427 gas eng (was • Sakundiak SLMD 10-2200 rebuilt), spring ride, air brakes, 10”x70’ mechancial swing auger, roll tarp, showing 100,855 km full bin spout, one owner • 1981 IH S 1800 SA grain truck w/ • Sakundiak 7”x45’ auger, 18 hp 16’ steel box & hoist (Courtney elec start Berg), showing 125,553 km, 8 • Sakundiak 7”x39’ auger, 14 hp cyl gas, 5&2 trans, 11R22.5 rear elec start tires, roll tarp • 1976 IH Loadstar 1800 SA grain BINS truck w/ 13.5’ steel box & hoist, • Two Butler 14’x5 ring, 2400 showing 120,995 mi, 8 cyl gas, bu+/-, wood floor 5&2 trans, 10.00x20 tires, roll • Butler 14’x4 ring, 2000 bu+/-, tarp wood floor • Two Westeel 14’x5 ring, 1650 SEEDING & TILLAGE bu+/-, wood floor • 49’ Morris L-249 Challenger II • Westeel 14’x4 ring, 1350 bu+/-, field cult w/ vg 4 bar harrows • 70’ Flexicoil tine harrow wood floor
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SERVICE TRUCK / TRAILER / VEHICLES • 2002 Chev 3500 1T dually w/ 8-1/2’ service deck, 2WD, showing 96,416 km, tool boxes, reg cab, 6 L, auto, newer tires • 20’ Oasis TA bumper pull trailer, deck over, 7000 lb axles • 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie SLT, 4x4, reg cab, short box, showing 240,786 km, 5.2L (318), auto, A/T/C, PW/PDL, roll bar • 1987 Chev 1500 Suburban, Silverado, 3 row seating, showing 106,385 km, 2WD, 350 eng, auto, A/T/C, one family vehicle QUAD / CAMPER / BOAT • 2003 Suzuki 400 Eiger quad, 4x4, showing 1063 km, one owner • 1991 8’ Jayco Jay Hunter 850 camper, 2 piece bath, fridge, stove, stored inside • 14’ Aluminum boat, 15 hp Evinrude c/w trailer 3-PT HITCH EQUIPMENT • 6’ Rotocar 728-S 3pt rototiller • 6’ Woods HC72C 3pt rotary mower • 5’ Rhino 3pt rotary mower • 7’ Kodiak 3pt box scraper • 3pt bale spear • 7’ 3pt cult MISCELLANEOUS • Vicon 4 wheel rake • 7’ Cancade dozer blade • 800 gal water tank on trailer • Rotoshear • Motomco grain tester • Lincoln Weld-Pak 100 mig welder; Mastercraft mig welder • Hyundai 6250 W generator (used 1 hr) • Case gas air compressor, 210 cc, ltd use • 100 gal slip tank w/ 12V pump • 4 wheel hm built header transport; 1250 gal poly water tank; truck & implement tires; 25’ batt reel; two 5” hyd augers; Canola roller; ATV dump trailer; Honda banjo pump; Grainguard aeration ducting; Two 1 hp aeration fans; 4’ welding table; 14 hp Kohler; HD calf sled; drill press; air compressor; ext ladder; 3 rolls barb wire; 3/4” ITC socket set; roller chain; qty wrenches & hand tools ANTIQUES • Wonder Maker rope maker • Single bottom breaking plow • Toy tractors, hand torch, copper boiler, coal pail, tools, etc.
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Friends of Medicare discusses elder care issues By Lori Larsen
Residents of Camrose gathered at the Camrose United Church on March 25 for a free panel discussion on elder care issues presented by Friends of Medicare. Guests included Friends of Medicare executive director Sandra
Azocar, Parkland Institute research manager Larissa Stendie and Alberta Union of Provincial Employees vice-president Karen Weiers. With the high rate of seniors living in Camrose, approximately 23 per cent of the population, Friends of Medicare hopes to
establish a chapter in East Central Alberta, local to Camrose, that would focus on local issues and support Friends of Medicare campaigns within the area. Friends of Medicare executive director Sandra Azocar discussed seniors care in Alberta. “When we talk about seniors’ care,
this is an area that we have seen the most privatization. We are at the point now where seniors’ care has become somewhat of a hospitality industry. “We have basically reached the point where, in Alberta, it is a bit of a crisis situation just to meet the current needs of
long term beds,” continued Azocar. “In Alberta right now, we are in need of 4,707 beds just to meet the current needs.” Azocar explained that long term care means the level of care that is medically essential. Continued on page 14
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Liberal government tries to change rules By Kevin Sorenson, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot
The Liberal government in Ottawa has released a discussion paper on bringing changes to the Standing Orders of the Parliament of Canada. In the document, they propose to give the government side of the House of Commons even more power and control over the daily business of the House and other proceedings, including debates in committees, the House itself and Question Period. The discussion paper proposes to allow the governing party in the House of Commons (the Liberals) to act unilaterally taking rights away from the opposition parties. One main feature of the Liberal’s proposed changes to the rules of Parliament will make Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s life much easier. He will only have to show up for work in Parliament once a week. He wants to answer all the questions during a single Question Period – one day a week when the House is sitting. He will not attend Question Period the other days of the week. The Prime Minister also wants to shut down Parliament on Fridays again, reducing the opportunity for all parties to hold his government to account. The Conservative Party is the Official Opposition in the House of Commons and we are willing to discuss and debate measures that would modernize some of the processes and procedures under which Parliament operates. The NDP have also said they are willing to enter such discussions. Both parties were shocked when the Liberal’s discussion paper was tabled at a Liberal-dominated committee and the Liberals announced limits on debate and timelines leading up to a vote (that the Liberals will win because of their majority in the House and at committees) to adopt, support and pass the discussion paper. The discussion paper details proposals to allow the Liberals control over the amount of debate. A minister or parliamentary secretary would be able to stop debate at any time, and unilaterally adjourn the House if they want. This means that if a debate is not going the way they want, they can just shut it off and shut down the House. The discussion paper also strips the opposition parties of the few procedural tactics we have under the rules. The opposition sometimes wants to extend hours of debate on certain government policies because if they don’t support a given item of business they may want extra time to bring the matter to the attention of Canadians and increase the chance that the government will ultimately listen to their reasons and public opinion and agree to make changes to a bill. This is the way our democracy works. There ought to be a measure of give and take during the debates on the floor of the House of Commons chamber and in committees. Major changes to the Standing Orders that have been made in our Parliament over the past 150 years have been done with the consensus of all parties. In the interest of democracy, the Liberal government should not proceed with changes without the consent of all parties. With proposals as controversial as this, it makes me wonder if this is not just an attempt to divert attention away from the Prime Minister’s weak budget and his plan to legalize marijuana that he re-announced. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or previous columns you may write me at 4945-50 Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780608-4600, toll free 1-800-665-4358, fax 780-608-4603 or e-mail Kevin.Sorenson.c1@parl.gc.ca.
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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Battle River Community Foundation ambassador By Reesor, left, presented a grant of $500 to Camrose and District Music Festival president Katelyn Palo to assist with the expenses of the April 3 to 7 event that requires seven different venues in Camrose. A final concert will be held in the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on April 11 at 7 p.m.
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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Residents turned out on March 25 to the Camrose United Church to listen to a presentation on seniors’ care given by Friends of Medicare executive director Sandra Azocar, far left, standing.
“If something is medically essential, why is it not something that the federal and provincial government does something directly about? It is kind of an oversight.” She explained it is because long term care does not fall under the Canada Health Act. “This allows the provinces to basically decide the model of delivery when it comes to seniors’ care and, in order for us to understand why we are in the situation that we are in currently in Alberta, it is important for us to learn about the definition of what that care looks like.” Azocar went on to explain the history of the Alberta care system, the existing system and where the future is headed. “We can now keep seniors living longer, and keep them living healthier longer, so by the time you require some level of facility care, some level of assistance in your life, it is because you are that point where your health is no longer allowing you to do things, and that is where the problem starts.” The evening discussion covered a number of topics relevant to not-forprofit care for seniors. Speaker Larissa Stendie spoke about the published report, Losing Ground. The report covers concerns about the amount of direct care people are receiving in for-profit facilities. Other issues include seniors being able to remain in communities they have called home for years and the need for and promise of the NDP to build 2,000 long term care beds. Friends of Medicare are committed to creating a single comprehensive public health care system that is accessible to all provincial citizens regardless of ability to pay. For more information on Friends of Medicare, visit the webpage at www.friendsofmedicare. org/ or for more information on the Losing Ground report presented by the Parkland Institute, visit www.parklandinstitute. ca/losing_ground.
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Cooking and caring
Canadian Bull Congress/ Camrose Regional Exhibition
By Lori Larsen Struggling with the loss of a significant other is devastating enough, but coupling it with facing the reality of doing things on your own, can be, for some, even more overwhelming. Recognizing that many men face this reality, the Hospice Society of Camrose and District presents Widowers’ Kitchen, a class that offers widowed men an opportunity to learn basic cooking skills but, more importantly, connect and have conversation. The classes are held Tuesday evenings until April 25 at The Open Door and welcome any widowers. The class is co-facilitated by cooks par-excellence Evalynn Ross and Judy Haselwood (Dinner Diva), Jocelyn Armstrong (Community Health Dietitian) and Bill Harder (Grief and Bereavement Coordinator). To register, contact Bill Harder at 780-878-5012.
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Ponich named to ACAC hockey all-star team By Murray Green
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) announced the student-athletes who have been selected by the conference coaches to the 2016-17 men’s hockey all-conference teams. Augustana Vikings defenceman Brett Ponich was selected to the first team, while forward Jeff Lorenz made the second team. Ponich only played 17 games this year, but was a dominate force each time on the ice. He recorded four goals and 13 points and was one of the leaders on the back end. Up front, Lorenz led the Vikings with nine goals and 24 points this season. The Vikings had an 18-10 record with an identical 9-5 record at home and away to place fourth. Augustana beat Red Deer in the playoffs, but lost out to NAIT in the semifinals. Former Camrose Kodiaks forward Brett Njaa of the championship MacEwan Griffins was also named to the second team.
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Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Sergeant of Arms Louisa Undin, centre, presented funds to Michelle Panas of Centra Cam, left, and Nora-Lee Rear of the Camrose Women’s Shelter. In a Ladies’ Auxiliary raffle, Jean Yaremchuk won $8,000, Gord Pasiuk won a picture and Bill Hillaby won an afghan.
Alberta funding announcements By Bruce Hinkley, Wetaskiwin-Camrose
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Congratulations to Valerie Aubey of Bawlf on her recent appointment to the provincial Marketing Council. As part of her duties on the council, Valerie will be in charge of many of the rural commissions. Congratulations to Kent Sjolin (Best Western Wayside, Wetaskiwin) and Kara Brown (Ramada, Camrose) who, with their staffs, are recipients of the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association “Housekeeping Award” recognizing high quality of accommodations achieving excellence in cleanliness, comfort and maintenance. Congratulations to Noel Ratch and all the staff/members/supporters of Reynolds Alberta Museum (RAM), Wetaskiwin. I recently had the privilege of receiving keys to the 1975 Top Fuel Dragster known as “Wheeler Deeler” on behalf of the Alberta Government, who will place it in RAM to join the fleet of historic vehicles. I am also thrilled by the 2017 budget announcement that Reynolds Alberta Museum will receive funding, after a decade of denied project applications, to build an additional facility to store a further $25 million in artifacts, continue with their world renowned restoration programs and dramatically expand display areas for public enjoyment. Municipal Affairs Minister Shaye Anderson has accepted the municipality operating spending plan for 2016 from Mayor Debnam of Bittern Lake. The Minister has also approved funding for the County of Wetaskiwin for the Argentia Beach Nature Trail construction and a grant for their second year Municipal Internship program for finance officers which will help cover the costs of supporting intern Chantel Nakonechny, as she continues with the County for a second year. Good news for Albertans. The 2017 budget includes $14.5 million to hire 35 crown prosecutors in addition to the 15 already being recruited, and court clerks to help reduce the case load backlog as an effort to deal with crime issues in Alberta. We are working to make life better for residents of rural Alberta by investing more than $14 million to upgrade affordable housing units. In particular, seniors will benefit as most of the investment will go towards renovating and repairing seniors’ housing. As part of our Alberta Jobs Plan, $1.2 billion will be invested over five years in seniors and affordable housing to renew and generate over 6,000 units. Camrose seniors’ housing will receive $1.2 million for upgrades. Here are some of those seniors’ projects in our constituency: Bosco Homes, Wetaskiwin $18,000 for special needs; Camrose Women’s Shelter, $66,000 for special needs; Camrose Association for Community Living, $18,000. Camrose Canadian Mental Health Association, $18,000; Wetaskiwin and District Association, $18,000; Alberta Wild Rose Villa, Camrose, $249,192 for roofing; Alberta Luther Manor, Wetaskiwin, $51,000 for roofing; Legion Arms, Wetaskiwin, $75,000 for roofing; Kiwanis Court, Wetaskiwin, $55,000 for roofing; Wetaskiwin #3, $75,000 for roofing; Wetaskiwin #5 (FCLS), $15,000 for roofing. This is $658,192 of infrastructure maintenance funding required for our constituency. Maybe this spring, but more likely in the fall, my Motion 516 may come to the Legislature floor. It reads: “Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly urge the Government to support renewable energy projects that are fully or substantially owned by co-ops, communities, farmer associations, First Nations, Metis and individuals.” It is my intention that the above-named groups and individuals may be able to put onto the grid as much renewable energy (such as electricity from solar panels) as they are able to produce (not just equal to what they consume). You, as an individual, would then be able to install solar panels to produce enough renewable energy for your home/personal needs but also much more for supplemental income. The process will be first to get the motion passed, then for the government to create such legislation. Letters of support for this motion would be appreciated. Thanks. Some helpful government contacts: An online resource for people concerned about mental health issues and addictions (such as opioids)–www.help4me. ca. To talk to a case worker about AISH supports and issues call 1-877-644-9992. For more information check the Alberta Government web pages or call my offices to talk to Niel or Tony at either 780-672-0000 or 780-352-0241.
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Sunday, April 23 – the day the Canadian Northern Railway arrived in Camrose – was not too much different than other days in 1910. “I don’t really think there was that much of a celebration,” said Canadian Northern Society volunteer Bruce Smith. “Camrose, at the time, was already being serviced by the CPR. (Canadian Pacific Railway) which had arrived five years earlier, in 1905, and the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway which had arrived in November of 1909.” The expansion of trackage from Vegreville to Camrose and south to Drumheller was, according to Leslie S. Kozma, in Background Research for Interpretive Signage: Alberta Midland Railway Heritage Trail, June 30, 1996, a major component of the Canadian Northern Railway’s Alberta strategy. Its primary purpose, said the author, was to carry steam and domestic heating coal from the mines at Brazeau and Drumheller to Prairie markets. “The fact that the line traversed a region of great agricultural potential for both grain and cattle farming was an added benefit,” said Kozma. The line was built with the blessing of then Premier Alexander Rutherford, who wanted to increase the amount of rail traffic in the province. “The province provided money to the private lines as incentive to build more,” explained Smith. In 1910, Rutherford was forced to resign over allegations about the government’s agreement to guarantee bonds of the Alberta and Great Waterways Railway. The line from Vegreville to Camrose and Drumheller branched off Canadian Northern Society’s main trans Canada line from eastern Canada to Prince Rupert on the west coast. The Canadian Northern Railway had done preliminary surveys for rails linking Vegreville, Camrose, Drumheller as early as 1904, said Kozma, but delayed work until completion of the main line connecting the cities of Edmonton and Saskatoon. Kozma noted Camrose became the focus of intense railway activity from the time the Canadian Northern Railway arrived in 1910 until 1914. “The steel gang pushed south, the large quantities of construction materials and supplies coming through Camrose bound for the construction camps and the rail-
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Strathcona was created a few years later. “It was a good way to travel just as long as you weren’t in too much of a hurry,” said Smith. “The passenger cars were often connected to the other cars, which created extra weight and a little extra maneuvering. In order to make the hills in the Meeting Creek valley, the trains had to first unhook the freight cars and make a separate run with the passenger compartment, then go back and bring the freight cars separately.” Kozma noted that the
quality construction employed on the Battle River Branch typified the Canadian Northern approach: build to a modest standard at low initial cost, then make improvements as traffic warranted. “This philosophy – a tried and true method for the CNoR, used successfully throughout its Western branch lines, has often been maligned or misrepresented as inferior. Granted, CNoR standards were not up to those of the CPR. The most apparent difference was the CNoR’s use of 60 pound rail, compared to the 80 pound
rail used by CPR, and the Canadian Northern’s reliance on timber trestles instead of culverts in conjunction with earth embankments.” The Canadian Northern Society built its third class (extended) station in Camrose in May, 1911, at a cost of $5,020. The station was expanded over the years following the merger of the Canadian Northern Society and the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway into the Canadian National Railway in 1923.
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On July 1, Canada will mark 150 years of confederation and this milestone will be commemorated in many ways. For its part, the Bank of Canada will mark this anniversary by issuing a new commemorative $10 bank note that will be broadly available by Canada Day. Commemorative notes, while unique, are circulating notes that can be used for payment just like all other notes issued by the bank. But some Canadians treat these bills like little pieces of history. The bank, which produces Canada’s bank notes, has issued only three commemorative notes to mark important milestones in Canada’s history. In 1935, a $25 note was issued in honour of the Silver Jubilee of King George V. In 2015, a variation of the $20 note recognized the historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II. And in 1967, a special $1 note celebrated Canada’s centennial. Many will remember the events that marked this important milestone for our young country. Perhaps you, or someone you know, have held on to a 1967 $1 bill. Anniversary celebrations are now ramping up again. The design of the special Canada 150 polymer note will be unveiled soon. In deciding what images to include on it, the bank turned to Canadians for help. For the first time ever, the design process began with an invitation to all Canadians to propose ideas. This open call for suggestions, followed by a nationally representative survey, asked Canadians to suggest themes and subjects to represent Canada on a note celebrating its 150th birthday. A subsequent survey then asked Canadians to rank these themes in order of preference. Focus group testing also took place to gather impressions on the designs. The suggestions that the bank received through these processes inspired the bank note’s content and design. And now the commemorative note carefully incorporates many Canadians’ ideas that best represent the 150th anniversary of confederation. Details about the design, security features, the number of commemorative $10 notes that will circulate and how to obtain them will be announced soon. In the meantime, think about what makes you proud to be Canadian as the 150th celebrations get under way. Visit www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes to learn more about bank notes and follow the Bank on Twitter (@ bankofcanada) for the latest news on the Canada 150 commemorative bank note.
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The Camrose-based Vision Credit Union was named as one of the top employers in the province on March 22. Alberta’s Top 70 Employers competition named Vision Credit Union as one of the best places at which to work. Vision Credit Union helps employees save for the future with matching RSP contributions and offers longterm peace of mind with health benefits that extend to retirees (to the age of 85). The business encourages employees to lead healthy, active lives with free access to an on-site fitness room for employees working at the organization’s main location as well as a subsidy for gym membership, up to $300 per year. Vision Credit Union invests in ongoing employee development with tuition subsidies for courses both related and unrelated to an employees’ current position, as well as subsidies for professional accreditation. It has 134 full-time employees and 41 parttime employees. Vision encourages summer jobs and co-op opportunities. Training s u b s i d i e s for professional accreditation, orientation program, in-house training and leadership training are given. Tuition subsidies (related to job) are also provided. Depending on previous work experience, graduates would occupy junior (to senior) lending, manager trainee and supervisor positions. “From the perspective of the competition, the range of industries represented on this year’s list is a reminder of the underlying resilience of Alberta’s economy,” said Richard Yerema, managing editor of the Canada’s Top Employers project, which manages the competition. “It’s easy to become distracted by daily oil prices and similar news, but when you look at this year’s winners, you see how deep the province’s economy runs and the range of employers that are showing leadership in these challenging economic conditions.” Demographics are very much part of the conversation, notes Kristina Leung, senior editor of the Canada’s Top Employers project. “With Canada’s youngest workforce, Alberta is uniquely positioned to continue diversifying its economy with a large pool of highly skilled and talented employees. From software to finance and education, new industries are recognizing that the province’s
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Kevin Sorenson, Member of Parliament for Battle River-Crowfoot, is very disappointed with the announced Liberal’s budget. “Canada’s Conservatives are the only voice for taxpayers,” Sorenson said. “The record of this Liberal government makes it clear that the Liberals don’t care about regular Canadians and their families: moms and dads, workers, small business owners, seniors and students. All of them are being hit by Liberal tax hikes to pay for reckless Liberal spending—spending that is making no difference in people’s day-to-day lives. “Conservatives are the voice of the taxpayer and we won’t stay silent, while Justin Trudeau nickel and dimes Canadians to death. Once again the Liberals have hiked taxes on Canadian families, small businesses, and students. Today’s budget confirms that the Prime Minister broke his promise to keep deficit spending under $10 billion a year and to balance the budget by 2019. “Instead of stopping out-of-control spending, the Prime Minister wants to borrow billions more. This Budget amounts to an admission that the Liberal government’s economic plan is not working for ordinary, hardworking Canadians. Their last budget did not grow the economy, failed to create the jobs it promised, and their “infrastructure plan” is in shambles,” Sorenson continued. Budget 2017 hikes taxes on: public transit users (1.8 million Canadians); Uber and ride sharing; beer and wine; donated medicines; child care; small business owners (farmers, fishers, doctors, lawyers, accountants etc.); oil and gas companies and tourism. Justin Trudeau already raised taxes on Canadians by: hiking taxes on gasoline and home heating; increasing taxes on Canadians’ savings accounts; implementing more payroll taxes for businesses; and ending tax breaks for children’s soccer and piano lessons. Trudeau has borrowed more than he promised; the deficit in 2016-17 will be $23 billion. The deficit in 201718 will be $28.5 billion. “As an example of the targets missed by the Liberals in Budget 2017, the finance minister had the audacity to mention the cattle industry in his budget speech in the House of Commons. That’s all he did; he ‘mentioned’ the industry. In reality, his government is: launching a carbon tax on everything connected to that industry; risking that industry’s competitiveness with the United States (as that nation’s tax rates are about to decrease under the new president); and not addressing cattle producer concerns and needs when it comes to industry regulations. “The Conservatives left the Liberal Government with a budgetary surplus, and we focused on keeping taxes low and supporting policies that helped create more than a million jobs. Conservatives know the recipe for job creation and economic growth: low taxes, free trade and spending taxpayer money responsibly. The priorities in Budget 2017 are not the priorities of ordinary hard working Canadians,” Sorenson concluded.
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Murray Green, Camrose Booster University of Alberta Augustana provincial men’s curling team of skip Andrew Klassen, left, third Colton Simard, second Austin Lavallee, lead Aidan Anderson and spare Jackson Sweder unveiled the championship banner at the Rose City Curling Club on March 15 with several young Little Rockers attending. The curlers were also preparing for the opening ceremonies of the national event.
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Legion honours Vimy Ridge battle
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The Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will be commemorating the Battle of Vimy Ridge at 11 a.m. at the cenotaph on 6002-50 Avenue. An open house will follow at the branch with comradeship until 3 p.m. Canada will mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Kent Hehr, Canadian Minister of Veterans Affairs, will send an official delegation to travel to France to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The delegation includes Veterans representing Veterans’ and Indigenous organizations, and regimental associations; youth from across Canada; special guests who have direct family ties to soldiers who fought in the First World War and parliamentarians. Key events will include a signature commemorative ceremony at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France on April 9. The delegation will also participate in wreathlaying ceremonies at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and the CabaretRouge British Cemetery; and attend a Last Post commemorative ceremony at the Menin Gate Memorial, in Ypres, Belgium. In Canada, commemorative events will be held on April 8 and 9 at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. An official delegation of veterans, youth and government representatives will gather in Ottawa to participate in programming between April 6 and 9. The Government of Canada is also working closely with provincial and territorial governments to organize events across Canada. “A century later, we continue to honour the ser-
vice and sacrifice of the brave young men and women, at home and abroad, during the First World War. The four-day Battle of Vimy Ridge, which began early on April 9, 1917, was the first time all four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together as one formation. The Canadian victory at Vimy Ridge is considered a historic moment that helped define Canada and the people we are today,” said Hehr. As there are no longer any First World War Veterans alive, Veterans Affairs Canada invited each of the 40 military regimental associations whose regiments carry the Vimy 1917 Battle Honour to nominate one Veteran who has a personal connection to Vimy or the First World War. Veterans Affairs Canada asked Encounters with Canada to nominate 26 youth to participate in the Government of Canada delegation. These youth, aged 16 to 19, represent all provinces and territories, have strong leadership skills and a keen sense of military history, and most have participated in Encounters with Canada’s Canada Remembers or Vimy: Canada’s Coming of Age theme week in the past two years. More than 650,000 Canadians would serve in uniform by the end of the First World War. The conflict took a huge toll: more than 66,000 Canadians sacrificed their lives and 170,000 were wounded. Canadians unable to travel to France are invited to experience the ceremony by watching the live broadcast on CBC Television, CBC News Network, Radio-Canada and RDI on April 9 (visit Canada.ca/ Vimy-100 for updates).
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