2017
Vol. LXVI, No. 5 48 pages December 26, 2017
Inside Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 City of Camrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 and 13
Winter Fairies will be your greeters at Light Up The Night in Camrose. Faith Dunlop, Violette Wiswell, Kimm Vassberg and Paige Dyer will help make your evening more enjoyable. Admire the wonderful costumes created by Connie Kvale and Donna Rolseth.
Seniors’ Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 and 19 On the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 and 21 2017 Year In Review . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 to 40 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 to 43 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 to 46
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Sunday, December 31 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. It’s a family-friendly Light Up The Night series of activities at the Aquatic Centre, EnCana Arena and Rudy Swanson Park. Admission is free! You will be greeted by Mayor Norm Mayer, who will officially open the event at the centre doors at 5 p.m. Miss Ponoka Stampede Michele Greer will also greet people from 6 to 8 p.m. Illuminated skating and swimming will be offered. Items for a time capsule will be on display. There will be plenty of giveaways. Take part in a Much Music Video Dance Party. Sip on complimentary hot chocolate and enjoy a $5 spaghetti supper. Ring in an early new year at 9 p.m. sharp. Great volunteers have worked hard, as have the team at Camrose Arts Society and City Hall, to bring you an outstanding evening. Please invite your friends and join us as we wrap up 2017 and welcome 2018.
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News Features Camrose finishes Canada 150 with year end party. . . . . . . . . . . 11 Olympic curlers enter Camrose Grand Slam Curling. . . . . . . . . . 19 Downtown Camrose parking analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Downtown pocket park ribbon cutting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Reflections Column by Bonnie Hutchinson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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JEAN DAY
Submitted About once a month staff of the Battle River School Division office pay for the privilege of wearing jeans to work. Proceeds always go to support a local cause. The Jeans Day focus this fall has been the Books Under the Tree campaign organized by Camrose Family Literacy, which is raising funds to provide a book to each child whose family will be receiving a Christmas hamper this December. During the fall, BRSD staff raised $560 for the project, which will allow Camrose Family Literacy to purchase 152 children’s books. Division office staff Lead Literacy Teachers Keely Nelson, left, and Melissa Skuce, right, who are BRSD’s Lead Literacy Teachers. They presented the cheque to Lynne Hartwick, Camrose Family Literacy coordinator, second from left, and Connie Ertmoed who is the RBC representative on the CALC board.
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Submitted The Bethany Group staff including Amelia Keech, recreation therapist, Patricia Carlson of Harley’s Liquor Store and Kati Woycechowsky, therapy assistant unloaded gifts from Harley’s Liquor Store and its customers who generously donated around 30 gifts to residents. Harley’s started the campaign last year and has since expanded their initiative to include six seniors facilities in Camrose. Around 275 gifts were donated by their customers to bring Christmas cheer to seniors without families.
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Looking Back
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25 Years Ago This Week – from Dec. 29, 1992 edition Owner Gina Shiels, is back in our Camrose office, and will be taking appointments along with Registered Hearing Aid Practitioner, Joseph McGillivray, whom some of you will know from our Wetaskiwin location. Note from Gina, “We are thrilled to be back in Camrose and are really looking forward to catching up with our past and present clients.
• Art Knight was introduced as the replacement for Freda Ness, long-time librarian at Camrose Public Library. • Entries for the January, 1993 Canadian Bull Congress, at CRE, were announced to be up significantly. 21 breed associations, showing 250 head of cattle, were scheduled. • The Zetsen showhome, a beautiful 1366 sq. ft. home in Victoria Park was advertised at $119,900, including GST.
50 Years Ago This Week – from Dec. 27, 1967 edition • The ‘kid line’ for the Camrose Maroons hockey club lead the team to a 4-2 win over the Fort Saskatchewan Huskies. Rob Francoeur and Stu Bailey each scored once, while Duane Kinnee had two goals. • Bonnie Hutchinson, in her At Random column, wrote about various New Year’s Eve dance and party plans from years gone by. Her plan for the introduction of the 1968 year – “forget the whole thing and go to bed by 10 pm.” • A ‘Family Frolic’ on Mirror Lake, December 31, included free skating, pony cutter rides and snowmobile rides down the lake.
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Happy New Year virus?
Okay I know, it’s a postChristmas shopping day for many people. Even so, within the next few days, “Happy New Year” is going to be the greeting of the week. I was interested to learn that happiness can spread like a virus. Really! You might expend some effort to avoid catching a physical illness, a cold or flu from a virus passed on by those around you. “Get your flu shot here” is a pretty common sign at this time of year. But here’s some good news: illness is not the only thing that can be contagious. A recent study reveals that something much better also spreads through daily contact: happiness. Friends, spouses, siblings and neighbors influence each other’s happiness when they become happy themselves–if they see each other regularly. In other words, if you are in contact with happy people, you are more likely to be happy yourself. And if the people around you also have contact with happy people, so much the better. Your happiness is affected by others…you’re probably keenly aware that an environment of gloom and grumpiness and fear can affect your mood and your emotions. But so can an environment of happy people. The happiness impact extends to three degrees of separation in social networks–the happiness of friends of friends of friends. “Your happiness depends on the happiness of dozens of other people that you don’t know and have never met,” says Dr. James Fowler, a professor at the University of California, San Diego, and a co-author of a happiness study. (FYI, as far as I know, though I was born a Fowler, Dr. James is not one of my relatives.) Among many findings, the researchers determined that given a choice between a $5,000 raise or a friend’s friend’s friend becoming happy, the happy friend of a friend of a friend is more likely to boost your mood than the $5,000. Really…and your happiness ripples out to others. “The flip side of that is that your own happiness is going to ripple out and affect dozens of other people, so when you become happy it makes other people happier. When you smile, the world smiles with you,” says Fowler. “Our work shows that happiness is not merely about an individual pursuit. It’s about the collective journey we are taking with friends and family and how our connections bind us together.” Physical nearness is important to the spread of happiness. For example, next door neighbors affect their neighbors’ happiness, but those two houses down do not. The researchers speculate that emotional influence relies on frequent contact. And the point is…the happiness study has at least two implications. First, we need to be attentive to the happiness of those with whom we spend the most time. To surround ourselves with good energy, choose to be with happy people. If for some reason we must spend part of our time with unhappy people, it is even more important to spend our remaining time in the company of those who are happy. As well, it is important when we are with unhappy people that we use some way to shield ourselves from their unhappiness. (For example, we can tap into our compassion so we can be with them but not absorb their unhappiness. We can make sure we give ourselves regular “time outs” from being in their presence). Secondly, we need to be attentive to our own happiness level because it does affect other people. We can take responsibility for the words, actions, mood and other forms of energy that we allow to ripple out from us. And of course, when we make decisions from a state of happiness rather than unhappiness, our decisions are more likely to have happy results.
TURKEY LUNCH
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Our Lady of Mount Pleasant School staff members Diane Kramer and Sue Wolfe, right, served a Christmas turkey meal to more than 500 students on Dec. 21. The 15th annual event was hosted by school support staff on the last day of high school before the holiday break.
SILENT SANTA
Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Camrose Lions Swans and Roses Club members Val Okimaw, left, and Carolyn Graham, right, presented $500 to Camrose Kinette members Christine Shuman and Amanda Dyer for the Silent Santa program that gathers and packs gifts for children to receive on Christmas Day.
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So there you have it: the happiness virus. I now have a whole new take on “Happy New Year.” Same to you! ***
If you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics, send a note to Bonnie@ BonnieHutchinson.com. I’ll happily reply within one business day.
COMFORT QUILTS
Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Battle River Quilters’ Guild presented 80 quilts to various organizations throughout the community before the holiday season at the Bethel Lutheran Church. President Joanne Geertz, left, comfort committee chair Alberta Tritten and Judy Hoehn presented 46 quilts to Nora-Lee Rear of the Camrose Women’s Shelter to share with families.
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Youth judges pick this year’s Camrose Booster/Royal LePage
HOME BEST DECORATED FOR
The home of Rod and Yvonne Seibold located at 5301-56 Street Residential Decorating for the holiday season is getting more elaborate and it is also getting more plentiful. This year, we chose two young people, aged 8 and 10, (and adult drivers) to travel the streets of Camrose on Thursday, December 21 in search of the property that they felt best conveyed Christmas spirit. Their travels, over dozens of collective miles, took them through the oldest and newest areas of Camrose. They were wowed by a multitude of properties featuring simple, yet elegant, seasonal decor. They admired tall two-storey homes which were adorned with lights that few would dare to attempt to install, due to height and building design. They were mesmerized by amazing, decades-old wooden nativity scenes and were equally impressed by today’s very best Christmas inflatables and revolutionary, creative LED decor items. A couple of streets, where many homes in the area are decorated, captivated the young judging team – 51 Street in the St. Pat’s area of Camrose and the south end of Mount Pleasant Drive. After a long evening of staring and comparing, it was decision time. Two homes, both on the north side of Camrose (one at 5322-51 Street and the other at 5301-56 Street) were tied in the competition to be the winning home. In fact, it took an adult to serve with a tie-breaking vote to give this year’s honors to the home on 56th Street, owned by Rod and Yvonne Seibold, as this year’s best decorated residential property. The Seibold effort also won this contest three years ago. It was in this same year that many items in their elaborate display were severely vandalized. It’s wonderful to see that the couple, despite the financial setback and the emotional drain from this senseless act of cruelty, did not lose their immense Christmas spirit. Their display is back – bigger and better than ever! A simple drive by this home on a very large corner lot is not the very best way to appreciate this undertaking. A slow cruise by does not convey how much time and energy went into preparing this display for the public’s viewing pleasure. We recommend getting out of your car and looking at this property from across the street and then up close. Only then will you see the many details not viewed in a 10-kph drive. You will witness flashing lights timed to wonderful Christmas songs, discover an impressive nativity scene, spot old-fashioned ornaments and likely chuckle at a Santa who sings and swings his hips like Elvis. As this year’s decorators-extraordinaire, Rod and Yvonne Seibold were entitled to a cheque for $100, from Camrose Booster Ltd., usable towards their December power bill. They declined acceptance of this money, instead asking it to be donated to the Camrose Women’s Shelter. Royal LePage Rose Country Realty, the co-sponsor of the annual light-up contest, matched this $100 donation to the local shelter.
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Bright future from a memorable past
Beth Fowler-Belshaw By Lori Larsen
As the year 2017 nears the end we at The Camrose Booster take time to reflect on, not only the year that has quickly passed, but some of the memories of what got us here in the first place. In a recent letter to The Booster, Beth FowlerBelshaw, Berdie and Bill Fowler’s youngest daughter takes a moment to share some of her fondest memories of growing up in The Booster family. Her words will resonate with many people, as she recollects the strong family business and community values instilled in her and her siblings Bonnie, Blain (and Bruce) by parents Berdie and Bill. “I want to thank you for your articles in The Booster the last couple of weeks, celebrating The Booster’s 65th birthday (Lori’s article with lovely photos in Nov. 21st issue and Bonnie’s Reflections in Nov. 21st and Nov. 28th issues). I was five years old when The Booster was born at our kitchen table. It was a lovely trip
down memory lane to read your articles. Unlike Bonnie and Blain, I never had a paper route–not sure how I escaped that. However, other than babysitting, my first job was with the Booster, where I started working when I was 14 years old. As I recall, my starting hourly wage was forty cents, which was about double what I could make babysitting! I worked after school and weekends during high school. My Booster cheque helped put me through university as I continued to work at the paper during the summer months and after graduating. To start with, I did whatever needed doing that was within my skill level–dusting shelves, watering plants, wrapping and labeling finished printing, invoicing, picking up the mail, balancing bank statements, setting type and developing film in the darkroom, dealing with customers at the counter and on the phone, proofreading, typing classified ads and, eventually, creating display ads with Joanie (Burke) Gertsch as the lead in the
art department. I remember a funny interaction with my dad one time. He had asked me to check the monthly bank statement. I thought I was pretty smart when I discovered what I thought was an error: “Dad, the bank made a mistake. They subtracted the interest instead of adding it to your balance.” That’s when I got a lesson that interest is sometimes paid out instead of earned and was a cost of doing business in those early tentative years! Pretty much all of my invaluable life lessons were learned either at our kitchen table at home or working at the Booster. We all know the line, “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well,” but another one I especially like is dad saying to me, as he was teaching me how to wrap printing in brown Kraft paper with crisp creases on all the corners, “Don’t let anything leave this shop unless you’re proud to put your name on it and say, ‘I did that.’ ” The message came through loud and clear, “We are in business first of all to serve the community. If we can also make a living at it, that would be nice.” Both our parents modelled a value of community service and the importance of doing whatever each of us can to make the world a better place. Doing your very best was expected. Like Bonnie and Blain, printer’s ink is in my blood. As a very little girl, I remember driving to Ponoka with dad sometimes when we were still taking the paper there to be printed. No matter what the weather, there was nothing that got in the way of getting the paper out on time. All of us remember when the first printing press moved into the basement of our home and how the sound of the press running was the lullaby that wafted us to sleep two floors up. I think in almost every organization I have been
part of in my adult life, I have been involved in some aspect of publishing–editing and printing the newsletter, creating posters and ads, creating audio-visual resources, writing manuals. Ensuring that the content is user-friendly is an important aspect of the job, but I also enjoy making the final product look pretty so that it will have a positive impact on the reader. I don’t have formal training in graphic design–I learned it all on the job from our parents and the terrific Booster staff who helped to mentor me over the years. So, thanks and congratulations to all of you and to the rest of the terrific staff of The Camrose Booster! It might have been Laurie Higgins who first floated the idea to dad, and our parents who ran with the idea and turned the idea into reality, but that isn’t all of the success story. All of us, especially those in our first little family, are indebted to the incredible community of Camrose that encouraged and supported The Booster from the beginning and throughout the past 65 years. Talk about “for better or worse, in sickness and in health”–the community has been a faithful partner in this successful marriage. And Blain, you took the torch as a very young man and transformed the fledging paper into the greatness of what it is today. You have held on to the core values which were part of The Booster’s inception, but you have taken it way further than either of our parents could have imagined. The Booster has one of the most stable staffs of any organization I know about– I think you have created a sense of team spirit where people don’t want to work anywhere else but for the Home Team. I am proud to have a family connection with The Booster and I am proud of what you continue to create. It is no
OUTSTANDING CADET Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster National vice-president of the Army Cadet League of Canada (Alberta) Ed Belanger congratulates Camrose Army cadet warrant officer Christopher Pohorelic on being awarded the MajorGeneral Howard award for being the top academic cadet in Alberta. AUPE TO SCOUTS Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Scouts-Camrose 6th received a donation of $2,180 from Camrose Alberta of Provincial Employees on funds raised during the annual gala held on Dec. 16. Pictured left to right are local AUPE chair Maria Lucas AUPE vice-chair Rick Passek, Scouts-Camrose 6th club leader Charlene Peterson and Scouts group commissioner Chuck Schwab.
accident that The Booster is an award-winning paper that regularly captures the top prize with IFPA. I have lived away from Camrose for most of my adult life, so have not had the privilege of working directly with The Booster. However, I can tell you that both Jim and I look forward to getting our Booster in the mail each week so we can read all about what’s happening in Camrose, my beloved hometown. The Booster is kind of like a letter from home. Thanks for making that possible. With love and gratitude, Beth P.S. A little bit of trivia–Did you know that Agatha Christie’s play, “The Mousetrap” has been playing in London, England’s West End continually since it opened on Nov. 18, 1952? It is the same age as The Booster! (Bonnie, mom and I discovered that when we visited London in 1999.) It is the longest consistentlyrunning play in the history of British theatre and, like The Booster, it is making no signs of retirement and still manages to enthrall audiences. I have seen the play five times–twice in London, once in Camrose (The Churchmice Players) and a couple of times in Calgary. Like The Booster, it is still fresh and engaging each time I see it. Go, Mousetrap! Go, Booster! This is another testament of what hard work and dedication to a community does and how the greater community of Camrose rallies around its businesses and, more importantly, its residents to create long-lasting relationships. From all the staff at the Camrose Booster, we look forward to working with Camrose and Camrose County to provide a boost in all aspects of the community for many, many years to come.
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Camrose finishes Canada 150 with year end party By Murray Green
Camrose will be hosting a Light Up The Night New Year’s Eve party to celebrate the end of Canada’s 150 year as a nation. The Light Up The Night finale event will be held at the Camrose Recreation Centre (Aquatic Centre and EnCana Arena) from 5 to 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 31. Mayor Norm Mayer will start the celebration with an official opening at 5 p.m. Activities will include a community dance and laser light show, free illuminated skating and swimming, a path of lights and animated light sculptures. “We have decided that it would be in everyone’s best interest to move the light display indoors rather than outside. People will enter at the central doors. There will now be no bonfire. The concession will be open and will have some special supper options, so we encourage people to head down for supper and then spend the rest of the evening spending time together dancing to Much Music Video company, skating, swimming and enjoying the lights. The first 200 people will receive hats and just before the countdown we will hand out noise makers. There will be lots of giveaways through out the evening,” said Jane Cherry-Lemire, a member of the local Canada 150 committee. “We thought this would be a good way for the community to get together and celebrate. This event is for all ages, not just teens.” A countdown to the New Year will be done at 9 p.m. instead of midnight, so children will be able to take part. “With the concession open, we are hoping that people come down for supper and stay for the evening,” said Jane. “We wanted to finish the event early, so people can still attend the Bailey Theatre event or other events.” People can view the time capsule and this is the last opportunity to submit something to be enclosed in the capsule that will be opened 50 years from now, Canada’s 200th birthday. For more information on the event, or to volunteer call Jane at 780-672-9949.
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RECREATION CENTRE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Public Skating, Kids’ and Youth Shinny during Christmas break (Dec. 27/17-Jan.5/18)
All sessions are Free of Charge The City of Camrose encourages physical activity during the holiday season! Helmets and gloves must be worn during Shinny. Dates/Times are subject to change.
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OFFICE HOURS FOR CITY HALL, COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICE, PUBLIC WORKS AND FIRE HALL Dec. 27-28, 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Regular Hours Dec. 29, 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Open until Noon Jan. 1, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Jan. 2, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. 27-30, 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Regular Hours Jan. 1, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Jan. 2, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Regular Hours For more information, contact Green for Life at 780-612-7484 CENTRA CAM RECYCLING DEPOT Dec. 27-30, 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Regular Hours Dec. 31, 2017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Jan. 1, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closed Jan. 2, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Regular Hours For more information, contact Centra Cam Recycle Depot at 780-679-4196 RESIDENTIAL WASTE/ORGANICS COLLECTION Dec. 27-29, 2017 . . . . . . . . . . Regular Waste Collection Week Non-Organic Collection Week Jan. 1-5, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regular Waste and Organic Collection Week
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If you wish to participate, please bring your tree to 4402-51 Avenue (Recycling Depot) between December 27, 2017 and February 28, 2018. Your Christmas tree will be chipped for use as mulch material and soil conditioner (no artificial trees please). Please ensure that any metals such as nails, bolts, or decorations are removed prior to placement in the recycle bunker. For more information, contact City of Camrose at 780-672-4428.
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Agricultural Wall of Honor and Century Farm Award Applications The Camrose County Agricultural Communications Committee is seeking nominations for 2018 Wall of Honor Inductees and Century Farm Award Applications Wall of Honor Nominations: This honor recognizes contributions to Agriculture by individuals in farming and ranching, agri-buisness or in extension and research work. Candidates for the Agriculture Wall of Honor should have demonstrated leadership in farm, rural and community organizations at the district, county or provincial level. Selections for the Camrose County Agricultural Wall of Honor are considered based on the person’s contribution to the betterment of agriculture and the improvement of rural quality of life within Camrose County. Century Farm Award Applications: Keeping the family farm or ranch from generation to generation and actively farming is an impressive achievement. Camrose County recognizes these long-standing farms during our Century Farm Awards. Eligibility requirements: • At the time of application, the land has been continuously owned, farmed or ranched by your family for a minimum of 100 years. • Provide clear proof of ownership (land titles). You may currently be renting out your land. • You are eligible if you have received the Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award. Eligible applicants will be presented a commemorative sign to hang at their farm gate or on a building celebrating the achievement. Nomination and application forms can be found on the County website www.county.camrose.ab.ca, contacting the Agricultural Services Office by phone 780-672-4765, or email asb@county.camrose.ab.ca. Completed forms may be emailed or dropped off at the Agricultural Services office (4728-41 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 0Z6) Application Deadline: January 31, 2018 The Camrose County Agricultural Awards Banquet is scheduled for April 7, 2018, 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the Rosalind Community Hall. Limited tickets will be available in early March.
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Submitted The Camrose Elks Lodge donated $500 to the Camrose Minor Sports Association Help Fund on Nov. 23 to make some children happy at Christmas time. Elks, from left, Ken Rispler, exalted ruler Gerry Czapp, Jim Vrolson and Larry Babiuk presented the funds to Jim Cook, centre, of the Help Fund and community services.
…for transporting approximately 470 bags/boxes of warm clothing and blankets for people in need to the Mustard Seed Personal Assistance Centre in Edmonton. It was collected by the Twice Nice Store in Killam.
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Camrose Fire Department members recognized
Holiday tips By Lori Larsen
Whether you are staying at home or travelling this holiday remember to keep your home and your family safe. Staying home
Some long serving members of the Camrose Fire Department received recognition during the Firefighter Appreciation and Awards Night. Receiving Alberta Emergency Services Medal Bar for 22 years and 32 years service is Chief Peter Krich. Left to right are City of Camrose councillor Greg Wood, Chief Krich and deputy city manager Kim Isaak.
Receiving Alberta Emergency Services Medal Bars for 22 years and 32 service is Captain Randy Haugen. Left to right are City of Camrose councillor Greg Wood, Captain Haugen, deputy city manager Kim Isaak and Camrose Fire Department Chief Peter Krich.
Receiving Federal Medal for 20 years of Exemplary Fire Services is Captain Calvin Erickson. Left to right are City of Camrose councillor Greg Wood, Captain Erickson and deputy city manager Kim Isaak.
Receiving Alberta Emergency Services Medal for 12 years service is Lieutenant Nathan Yampolsky. Left to right are City of Camrose councillor Greg Wood, Lieutenant Yampolsky, deputy city manager Kim Isaak and Camrose Fire Department Chief Peter Krich.
Be sure to consistently check your Christmas tree lights to ensure they are not getting too hot. If you have a real tree make sure the water is full at all times. Inspect the furnace and the chimney regularly. Replace furnace filters every two to three months. Never leave a lit fireplace unattended and protect pets and children from dangers by having a glass door or other protective devise installed in front of the fireplace. If you have a wood burning fireplace have the chimney swept and clear out ashes from the firebox after each use, when cooled and safe to do so. Never leave burning candles unattended. Put burning candles in higher locations to avoid being knocked over by a houseful of guests, curious children or pets. A wonderful and safe alternative are flameless candles. Ensure extension cords are used to the proper rating, are completely plugged in and are in good repair. Tuck cords neatly against walls to avoid tripping hazards but do not put cords under carpets or other combustible objects. Don’t leave cooking unattended and ensure pots and pan handles are pointed towards the back of the stove. Have a working fire extinguisher in the home preferably close to the kitchen and make sure all smoke and CO2 detectors are working. Going away
Receiving Alberta Emergency Services Medal Bar for 22 years service is deputy chief Joe Mah. Left to right are City of Camrose councillor Greg Wood, deputy chief Mah, deputy city manager Kim Isaak and Camrose Fire Department Chief Peter Krich.
Receiving Alberta Emergency Services Medal for 12 years service is Lieutenant Rob Olson. Left to right are City of Camrose councillor Greg Wood, Lieutenant Olson, deputy city manager Kim Isaak and Camrose Fire Department Chief Peter Krich.
Keep your holiday plans off of social media sites. If you plan on travelling do not post those plans on Facebook or Twitter or other sites. This is an invitation to criminals looking for empty homes to victimize. Notify a neighbour of your plans to be away so they can keep a vigilant eye on any activity around your home. Piled snow on your driveway and sidewalks is a dead giveaway you are not home. Arrange for someone to clear snow from your driveway and sidewalk. Don’t leave presents in open site. Close your blinds or curtains or tuck them away to take away the temptation. Enjoy the holidays knowing you have taken a few extra precautions.
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Support is available during holidays By Murray Green
Provincial government phone lines will offer support to Albertans over the holidays. Government offices are currently closed. The emergency lines will be available 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. 2. 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 1-866-6445135 outside Edmonton. The Mental Health Help Line is available 24/7, offering help to Albertans with mental health concerns at 1-877-303-2642. Alberta Emergency Management Agency leads the coordination, collaboration and cooperation of all organizations involved in the prevention, preparedness and response to disasters and emergencies phone 1-866-618-2362. The Provincial Operations Centre serves as a communication and response coordination centre in response to a natural or human-induced disaster, call 1-866-618-2362. Report energy or environmental issues in your area. Your ano-
nymity is guaranteed at 1-800-222-6514. Report A Poacher relies on Alberta’s hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts to report suspected illegal activities. Phone 1-800-642-3800 #3800 (Telus mobile). Report a Wildfire and be as specific as you can when reporting a wildfire in Alberta at 310-3473 (FIRE). Call for all dangerous goods questions and to report dangerous goods transport related incidents at 1-800-272-9600. Occupational Health and Safety report serious incidents in the workplace at 1-866-415-8690. 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.
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Snow, ice, cold and fog are just a few of the natural elements we experience when winter is in Alberta. Although winter provides us with an excuse to cozy up inside and stay warm, this isn’t always the healthiest choice. Children often experience a variety of distractions on a daily basis and the frosty winter weather is yet another obstacle to getting the recommended amount of daily physical activity. In order to overcome the cold, sometimes we all need a little extra motivation. Here are some tips and
helpful hints on how to get the whole family outside and active this winter: Get the whole family involved by building snow angels, or, if you’re really feeling ambitious, create your own look-alike snowperson family. Try making the snow into your own work of art by creating snow castles, mazes, or snow sculptures. Take a slide on the wild side and go tobogganing (find a safe hill and remember your winter sports helmet). Play snow-pitch, a traditional game of slow pitch
isn’t just for summer anymore. Try playing a game in your local diamond out in the snow, for a fun twist on this great family pastime. Create a more challenging game of hopscotch in the snow by using food coloring. Don’t forget snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Even if you don’t own equipment, these items can generally be rented at a variety of outdoor activity centres and parks. Gear up with a helmet and safety gear and head to your local outdoor rink for a skate or a game of hockey.
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Many people are more sluggish in winter than in summer, but for those
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healthy eating information visit www.healthyeatingstartshere.ca. Stay hydrated. Carry a water bottle to make sure you drink enough fluid during the day. The amount of fluid you need depends on your age, gender, body size and activity level. Most adults need nine to 12 cups of water per day. If you are concerned about your mental health or someone else’s visit www.albertahealthservices or telephone toll-free at 1-877-303-2642 or Health Link at 811.
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CAMROSE
Merry Christmas FUND
Thank you to everyone for supporting the Camrose Merry Christmas Fund. Your donations totalling $26,500 exceeded our goal and made it possible to provide hampers to those less fortunate. Special thanks to the following for making the project successful: • • • • •
Camrose Fire Hall Wild Rose Co-op CFCW Camrose Booster Zetsen Master Builders Inc. • Camrose Rental Shoppe
• Wild Rose Foodservice Distributors • Hi-Way 9 Express • Royal Bank • Swans and Roses Lions Club • All the volunteers
Season’s Greetings and
Happy New Year
Baby Putting out New Year the trash By Lori Larsen
The New Year symbolizes ringing in of the new and welcoming opportunities to start over. A common personification of this new beginning is the Baby New Year representing the birth of the year to come and passing of the year gone by. Often associated with the Baby New Year is the myth that he begins the year as a newly born baby and finishes the year as an elderly Father Time, during which time duties are handed over to the Baby New Year. Baby New Year has its roots in the Greek God Dionysus. The common images include a new born wearing a diaper, sash and top hat depicting the celebration of a new year. Father Time originated from the Greek God of Time and the Holly King of Celtic tradition. The common depiction Father Time resembled an elderly gentleman, usually with a long white beard, wearing robes and bearing a wise expression. He is often viewed carrying an image of a timepiece, invoking the idea that time is passing along.
With the best wishes to you and your family for a healthy and prosperous New Year! Thank you for your continued support. We’re looking forward to serving you in the New Year!
Camrose TAILORING SUSAN LIANG YU Phone (780)672-7988
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2018 As we look back, we recall the goodwill of the many friends we’ve made this year, and as we look ahead, we’re excited about all the people we’ve yet to meet in the year to come. No matter which category you’re in, we wish you the best and look forward to the privilege of serving you well in 2018.
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Together, Father Time and Baby New Year reflect the human cycle of life, as known in a 365 day calendar year. While the origin of Baby New Year remains somewhat mythical, the concept of the first baby born in the New Year remains a strong tradition in many countries, including Canada. Tradition once dictated that the first baby born to a country was named Baby New Year, however, due to the sheer volume of babies born at exact moments it has become virtually impossible to name just one contender in a country. Many cities, villages, towns and other smaller municipalities still recognize the first baby born in the New Year as the official Baby New Year and may give a variety of gifts and other offerings to the family. As we approach the beginning of 2018, we look back and reminisce about the days of 2017 and what we have accomplished, what we forfeited and prepare for the year ahead with new goals and new hopes.
during the holidays By Lori Larsen
With the holidays, usually comes some extra trash despite efforts to recycle and compost. The City of Camrose holiday residential waste collection schedule is as follows. Regular waste collection will remain the same with the exception of the regular Monday collection for Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, 2018 which will be collected on Tuesday Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. Wondering what to do with all that Christmas wrapping paper and cardboard boxes, save the environment and recycle. Centra Cam recycling Depot will be closed Dec. 24, 25, and 26 and re-open for regular hours on Dec. 27 to 30, then closed again on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2018 reopening on Jan. 2, 2018 for regular hours. Camrose Regional Sanitary Landfill will be closed Dec. 25,and 26 and will reopen on Dec. 27 to 30 for regular hours, then closed again on Jan. 1, 2018 and reopen on Jan. 2, 2018 for regular hours. For complete schedules of City of Camrose Waste Collections visit the city web page Waste and Recycling page at www. camrose.ca/108/WasteRecycling.
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Olympic curlers enter Camrose Grand Slam of Curling By Murray Green
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Blake Reid draws from his deep-seated farm roots to tell his story through music. Coming from a five-generation farm family, Reid has the ability to create diverse tracks while maintaining his innate, homegrown country style.
ALLIANCE OF ALBERTA
Camrose will be hosting 11 teams entered in the Olympic Games at the Grand Slam of Curling. The Rose City Curling Club are bringing the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling Meridian Canadian Open to Camrose on Jan 16 to 21, 2018. “This is a very outstanding field as we knew it would be. Our (Canada) newly appointed Olympic team representatives Team Homan and Team Koe will be attending. It looks like seven of the women’s teams and eight of the men’s teams that competed in Ottawa at the Road to the Roar will be attending,” said Ken Duggan, Grand Slam ticketing and marketing coordinator. “There are a total of 11 of the teams in the Meridian Canadian Open (five women’s and six men’s teams) that will be competing in the Olympics for their countries in attendance.” On the women’s side, country champions are Hasselborg from Sweden, Homan from Canada, Kim from Korea, Roth from the United States and Tirinzoni from Switzerland. Other top teams qualified based on points during the year. They include Carey, Einarson, Englot, Flaxey, Jones, Paetz, Robertson, Rocque, Sinclair, Scheidegger and Sweeting. On the men’s side, country champions feature De Cruz from Switzerland, Koe from Canada, Kim from Korea, Shuster from the United States, Ulsrud from Norway and Edin from Sweden. Other top teams qualified based on points include Bottcher, Carruthers, Epping, Gunnlaugson, Gushue, Jacobs, Liu, McEwen, Morris and Mouat. The Olympic Games will be held in PyeongChang, South Korea from Feb. 9 to 25, 2018. This is the sixth major curling event held in the EnCana Arena. The Grand Slam of Curling has a junior program for children, where
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New Year’s Day, January 1 Hours: Coffee Shop – 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Buffet – 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Gravity Lounge – 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tap Room – 3 p.m.-3 a.m.
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Sleighs were popular winter transportation By Murray Green
The sleigh, made popular by Santa Claus, was a mode of transportation in northern countries before automobiles and trucks took over. Many popular Christmas traditions related to Santa Claus were brought to Canada by Dutch and German immigrants. A sled, sledge, or sleigh is a land vehicle with a smooth underside or possessing a separate body supported by two or more smooth, relatively narrow, longitudinal runners that travels by sliding across a surface. Most commonly sleds are used on snow or ice, however in certain cases they may be used on any surfaces, especially on ones with relatively low friction, such as sand or wet grass. They may be used to transport passengers, cargo, or both. Sleigh refers to a moderate to large-sized, usually open-topped vehicle to carry passengers or goods, and typically drawn by horses or dogs. In Scandinavia particularly a sleigh may also be drawn by reindeer, as for Father Christmas. The people of Ancient Egypt are thought to have used sledges extensively in the construction of their public works, in particular for the transportation of heavy obelisks. Sleds and sledges were found in the Oseberg Viking ship excavation. Sledges were useful not only in winter, but can be drawn over wet fields, muddy roads, and even hard ground, if one helps them along by greasing the blades with oil or alternatively wetting them with water; in cold weather the water will freeze to ice and they glide along more smoothly with less effort to pull them. The sledge was also highly prized, because unlike wheeled vehicles it was exempt from tolls. The modern Santa Claus grew out of traditions surrounding the historical Saint Nicholas (a fourth-century Greek bishop and gift-giver of Myra), the British figure of Father Christmas and the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas (himself also based on Saint Nicholas). Some maintain Santa Claus also absorbed elements of the Germanic god Wodan, who was associated with the pagan midwinter event of Yule and led the Wild Hunt, a ghostly procession through the sky (magical sleigh).
SLEIGH RIDE
Submitted Sleigh rides were not only an important mode of transportation, they were fun Sunday outings through the countryside for city people in northern countries around the holidays.
Santa Claus is generally depicted as a portly, joyous, white-bearded man wearing a red coat with white fur collar and cuffs, white-fur-cuffed red trousers, and black leather belt and boots and who carries a bag full of gifts for children. This image became popular in the United States and Canada in the 19th century due to the significant influence of the 1823 poem A Visit from St. Nicholas and of caricaturist and political cartoonist Thomas Nast. This image has been maintained and reinforced through song, radio, television, children’s books, films and advertising. Santa Claus is said to make lists of children throughout the world, categorizing them according to their behavior and to deliver presents, including toys and candy to all of the well-behaved children in the world, and coal to all the misbehaved children, on the single night of Christmas Eve. He accomplishes this feat with the aid of his elves, who make the toys in his workshop at the
North Pole, and his flying reindeer, who pull his sleigh. In 1812, American author Washington Irving refers to St. Nicholas as riding over the tops of the trees, in that selfsame wagon wherein he brings his yearly presents to children. No mention is made of what propels the wagon. The first known written account of reindeer in association with the legend of Santa Claus occurred in 1821. That year, New York printer William Gilley published a 16 page booklet titled A New Year’s Present. Reindeer were once viewed as mysterious creatures linked to lands in the northern part of the world. Their population was widespread in Scandinavian and Eastern European countries where, during the 18th century, they were domesticated. They were often used in transportation, pulling sleds and sleighs, and are still an important aspect of some indigenous northern European cultures. In the 1800s, horse bells were used for winter pleasure
drives, requiring fashionably warm clothes, handsome sleighs, well groomed horses, and nicely polished harness and bells. This strong association of horse bells with Christ-
mas and winter fun led people to gradually call them sleigh bells. Horse drawn rides are relaxing, festive and became a very popular Christmas season activity.
Old Ride? If you have a vintage ride (rebuilt or original) or even if you’re in the midst of a build: street, rat or restoration, we’d like to profile your project. Contact Murray Green, News Reporter Phone 780.672.3142 Email murrayg@camrosebooster.com
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Downtown Camrose parking analysis By Lori Larsen
As part of the effort to reevaluate Downtown Camrose, City of Camrose administration, along with the services of Watt Consulting Group, conducted a Parking and Transportation Analysis. “There has always been perceptions of parking downtown,” said City of Camrose Planning and Development director Aaron Leckie. “Some people think there is not enough parking, other people say there is too much parking and others may think there is just enough parking. Because of that, it makes it difficult for council or other committees to make decisions on future development, the amount of parking required and what to do with some of the Cityowned lands that may or may not be designated for future parking lots.” In relating the example of the parking area directly across the street from the old Feedmill building south of the library, Leckie further explained. “That area was designated as parking and council decided that it may not be required as parking and could be sold as a lot. “The part that was missing from that decision was the actual hard evidence that indicated whether it was actually
needed for parking factored in with determining what is going on in the area. Are there any new development projects, is there expansion programming at the library? There are a lot of different variables that make it hard to make that decision.” In describing the downtown area, Leckie stated that in total there are 36 square blocks and that the main street (50 Street) is the commercial heart of downtown. “It is an important part of downtown, but there are other areas of downtown as well.” The idea behind the analysis was to look at all City-owned lots, on-street parking and private offstreet parking lots in the downtown area to determine where there may or may not be parking problems and where there may be a surplus that could be used for development. In conjunction with the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (DARP), the parking analysis will help determine underutilized parking areas that could be repurposed for development. “If we do have underutilized parking lots, and we may have one or two or more, those would be hopefully redeveloped by adding new buildings, new services, new commercial offices to those parcels so that
they contribute to the success and implementation of the Downtown Action Plan.” The study was conducted the first week of November and consisted of scanning licence plates of all vehicles downtown at two-hour intervals, both on weekdays and weekends, to determine exactly how many stalls were occupied, how many stalls were vacant and the turnover rate of stalls. Similar studies conducted in other municipalities indicated that November was the most accurate month to conduct scanning. “It is the middle ground, so accuracy levels were better because November is the average month. Weather also plays a role,” added Leckie, stating that there was one day of snow during the study that made collecting data more challenging, but the rest of the time was good. The objective of the study is to accurately determine the parking situation based on actual data collected in downtown Camrose. The complete report, including maps, will be available near the end of January 2018. For more information, visit the City of Camrose website www.camrose.ca blog.
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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The parking analysis will determine exactly what the status is regarding parking in Downtown Camrose.
Xtatix celebrate New Year’s Eve By Murray Green
The end of Canada 150 will be celebrated with a party and dance at the Bailey Theatre on Dec. 31 beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Ballroom Blitz evening will begin with Camrose’s first rock and roll band, the Xtatix. Xtatix features original
members Carmen Mason and Dan Olofson. New members of the Xtatix will be Aaron Olafson, Curtis Bessette, Cory Vanderjagt, Brian Belanger, Tracy Clark, Rob Thompson and a group of horn musicians from Edmonton called the Joel Grey Horns. After the Xtatix will
be another local group, the 103 Cubic Inches band. After the New Year countdown and celebration, a DJ will take over to continue the music. Food and snacks will be available in the bistro all night. Tickets are available at Duff Layton’s Men’s Wear, or from Dr. Mark Cloarec.
David Cassady Service Manager
With the holidays comes a lot of travelling, whether long distances or within the community, and residents are reminded to use caution and be smart when it comes to enjoying the season. Holiday driving can see an increase in traffic volumes and more vehicles on the road means a greater chance of incidents. Add to that the stress of the holiday season, with running here and there, and the use of alcohol and potential dangers can increase. Police services across the province wish to remind drivers to not drink and drive but instead plan for a safe ride home. “The best way to ensure your safety and that of others, is to avoid driving impaired,” said Alberta Sheriffs superintendent Rick Gardner. “There are many safe options available–take public transit, call a cab, or arrange for a designated driver. If you plan to partake in the festivities, always make sure you know how you will be getting home safely at the end of the night and encourage others to do the same.” D ec ember wa s
Impaired Driving Month in Alberta and RCMP, along with the Alberta Sheriffs, were busy early taking impaired drivers off the roads to make them safer for everyone. The Dec. 2 Checkstop Blitz was part of a largescale operation which resulted in 31 impaired driving charges. “It was important that we start patrolling early to remind Albertans that we will be actively looking for impaired drivers throughout the month,” said district commander, Capital Region Integrated Traffic Unit Staff Sergeant Don Murray. “The Checkstop served as a visible reminder to the public that it is never okay to drive impaired.” Alberta RCMP have implemented a social media campaign depicting the harmful ways alcohol can sometimes influence a person’s decision. To view the series of videos visit http ://bit.ly/2 A X N Y Pb and share the message. Ensure you have a happy holiday by arriving home safe and do not risk the sometimes dire consequences of driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
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Camrose celebrates Christmas in full giving colour
CRAYON CONCERT
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The Camrose Preschool students put on their annual Christmas concert, Dec. 14 at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 9:30 a.m. for delighted parents, grandparents and special guests. This year’s theme was Our Crayon Box of Christmas Colours.
PEAVEY TO FOOD BANK Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Peavey Mart employee Dalton Wilson hands over a cheque for $3,713 to Camrose Neighbor Aid Center Food Bank program director Jo-Anne Tweed to assist in keeping the shelves full at the food bank. The funds were raised through donations by customers along with a $500 donation by Peavey Mart.
SHELTER SUPPLIES
Submitted St. Andrew’s Anglican Church women group vice-president Charlene Hendry, left, and treasurer Mary Caunt, right, present Christmas gifts to Camrose Women’s Shelter outreach coordinator Jenine Fehr to give out to those who stay at the shelter during the holidays.
NEW SOCKS
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Muhammed “Mr. Nice Socks” Habib donated two pairs of socks for every pair sold to Grant Thornton staff this holiday season to the Open Door for a total of 60 pairs of socks. From left to right, Beth Kushnerick of Grant Thornton and Habib donated to Open Door staff Jessica Hutton, Wayne Wilson, support dog Moose and Alison Bortolon.
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Merry Christmas Fund close to reaching goal By Murray Green
The Camrose Merry Christmas Fund is close to reaching its fundraising goal again this holiday season. “We have raised $26,500, 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. We need $30,000, but we still have some donations coming in.” 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. 16, 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.
Kodiaks drop shootout to Calgary Canucks By Murray Green
The Calgary Canucks needed a shootout to get past the Camrose Kodiaks 4-3 on Dec. 20. Calgary scored two early goals to force the Kodiaks to fight back. Kyler Kupka cut the lead to one by netting a power play marker mid-way through the opening stanza. Camrose notched its second tally when Carson Welke found the net. The Canucks regained the lead before the period ended. Kodiaks pushed again in the third with Tyler Schendel garnering the equalizer. After a scoreless overtime a shootout determined which team received the extra point. Griffin Bowerman started in the Camrose net making three saves on five shots. Luke Lush came in to turn away 31 of 33 shots. Camrose out shot
the Canucks 46-37 including 9-0 in overtime. Okotoks Oilers scored three goals, one each period, to defeat the Camrose Kodiaks 3-1 on Dec. 19. Camrose scored midway through the third period to push for a comeback, but the Oilers shut the door the rest of the way. In the third frame, McKenzie Welke snapped the scoring draught with the man advantage. Goalie Luke Lush turned away 30 of 33 shots. Camrose fired 23 shots at the Oliers’ cage. The Kodiaks will be playing a rare New Year’s Day game against the Drayton Valley Thunder at 4 p.m. in the EnCana Arena. On Jan. 6, the Okotoks Oilers provide the opposition at 7 p.m. and on Jan. 7 the Kodiaks host the Calgary Canucks at 2 p.m. before going on a five game stretch of away matches.
FARMERS’ PORTION
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Rose City Farmers’ Market board members, from left to right, Sue Fowler, Shelley Andrews and Brenda Edwards presented enough gifts, movie tickets and food for two local families over the holidays and in January. Holly Field of Camrose Community Connections picked up the items and will pass them on to the families. The gifts came from venders, customers and the market itself.
HOSPITAL FOOD
Submitted Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose staff members, from left, Melody Cole, Nikki Wigfield and Jen Schneider collected items for the Food Bank on Dec. 12. The tree shown was donated by Central Agencies to decorate the hospital over Christmas.
Grand Slam of Curling soon approaching By Murray Green
Camrose will be hosting the Meridian Canadian Open running Jan. 16 to 21, 2018, at the EnCana Arena. This will be the final major tune-up for teams before heading to the 2018 Winter Olympics at Pyeongchang, South Korea in February. The Canadian Open is the third major and fourth event of the Grand Slam of Curling season and features 16 of top men’s teams and 16 of the top women’s teams from around the world. A triple knockout format is used during the preliminary round, instead of roundrobin pools, and teams must
win three games before they lose three in order to qualify for the playoffs Brad Gushue of St. John’s, NL, is the defending men’s champion after he beat Niklas Edin of Sweden during the final in North Battleford, Sask. Casey Scheidegger of Lethbridge won the women’s title over Silvana Tirinzoni of Switzerland. The Meridian Canadian Open is one of the four original events in the Grand Slam of Curling dating back to the inaugural 2001-02 season. Visit Camrosegsoc.goigniter.com or call 1-780-6782868 for more information.
COMFORT QUILTS
Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Battle River Quilters’ Guild presented 80 quilts to various organizations throughout the community before the holiday season at the Bethel Lutheran Church. Quilt members Marg Lyon, left, Lois Bilton, Chris Zamora, Louise Paull and Donna McShane presented 16 quilts to Judith Mazankowski, seated, of the Outreach School and Learning Together program to share with young mothers.
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Join us in the next 13 pages as we retrace the stories, milestones and events of 2017 from Camrose and area.
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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. 3 – Share the powerful songs from soprano Shaunna Shandro as she reflects on love and loss in her concert at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre. Shandro will be accompanied by University of Alberta Augustana pianist Roger Admiral.
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3 – Lanette Prediger is a step closer to realizing her dream of making Team Canada and competing in the Olympic Games. Prediger, who grew up in Camrose, won the Canadian Women’s Skeleton Championship in Calgary in December. She is also having her best season on the intercontinental circuit. 3 – Ecole Camrose Composite High School is proud of the athletic program and athletes. Last year, the school had zone winners in many sports and are looking forward to similar success in the next few years. 10 – The debate over whether or not to get an influenza immunization still goes on today, but with the flu season heavy upon us the statistics more or less speak for themselves; it does work. Getting the flu vaccination can reduce the risk of flu-associated hospitalization, including among children and older adults.
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10 – Alyvia Teigan Kearns was the first 2017 baby born at Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose on Jan. 1. Proud parents Meghan and Rob Kearns were not planning a New Year’s baby. “We were told by the doctor that the baby was due on Jan. 3, so she was two days early,” said Meghan.
17 – Camrose’s favorite outlaw rockabilly and steampunk swing band is returning to film a music video and they want you to be in it. Area music fans are going to be treated to a special evening on Saturday, Jan. 28 when Punch Drunk Cabaret takes the Bailey Theatre stage that also includes an opening act.
17 – The Augustana Vikings moved up in the standings with a six point weekend against Portage. Augustana won 5-2 in Lac La Biche and then returned to Camrose to record 5-2 and 7-0 victories to move into fourth place in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference standings. Augustana is three points back of NAIT. 24 – The Elk Island Catholic School Division (EICS) board of trustees proposed moving Grade 5 and 6 students from St. Patrick School to Our Lady of Mount Pleasant School for the fall season at a Jan. 18 meeting. EICS schools in Camrose are currently at 81 per cent utilization (St. Patrick School is at 101 per cent capacity and Our Lady of Mount Pleasant School is at 62 per cent this year. 24 – Recognizing the extraordinary efforts of everyone involved in response to the Wood Buffalo Wildfires and subsequent Fort McMurray fires was something the provincial government deemed not only necessary but vital. Chief Krich was presented a medallion by Mayor Norm Mayer.
31 – With the fluctuations in temperatures from warmer days to cold nights, the likelihood of icy roads and sidewalks increases dramatically posing hazards to both drivers and pedestrians. Tyler Helgeland ensures the sidewalks are safe by shoveling snow. 31 – “One in seven men are diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in Alberta every year, a fact we didn’t realize until someone working for Trademark was diagnosed,” said Mark Suchy, owner/operator of Trademark Pumping. “Men who are diagnosed early have a fantastic rate of success.”
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February 7 – The next time you flush a toilet take a minute to think of the entire process required in order to treat the water and safely returned to the Battle River Water System. “Environmental regulations change depending on the population of a municipality,” explained city manager Malcolm Boyd. “One of the triggers for the next standard of treatment is 20,000 population equivalent.
7 – Broadway hit Mary Poppins will be brought back to life by the ChurchMice Players. Eight shows from Feb. 9 to 18 will be presented at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre. “Playing Mary Poppins is a great opportunity for me because it is a character that everybody knows. This is a classic and people grow up knowing her and singing the songs in Mary Poppins,” said Ashley Kambeitz. 7 – Camrose will be welcoming back one of its own, executive producer Dale Armid Johnson, during the Nordlys Film and Art Festival being held from Feb. 17 to 19 at the historic Bailey Theatre. 14 – Giving to a good cause is par for the course for Camrose residents and the second annual Putt Up A House Charity Snow Golf Tournament hosted by Habitat for Humanity Camrose and sponsored by Camrose Energy, will be no exception. 14 – In a report to city council Camrose Planning and Development director Aaron Leckie presented the 2016 development statistics. “I thought it was something we should bring back because it is a really strong indicator of performance within our department and the number of permits that come through,” explained Leckie.
14 – Alberta opposition and Wildrose Party leader Brian Jean stopped in Camrose to gather information from supporters on the topic of allowing the Progressive Conservative Party to merge with them, Feb. 6. Although the Wildrose Party is posed to defeat the NDP government in the next election, they are listening to thoughts of the Wildrose and PC parties merging.
21 – Taking advantage of an opportunity to see and learn about a different part of Canada all the while sharing the community of Camrose is what 11 (15 to 18-year-old) Camrose French Immersion high school students will be doing from Feb. 13 to 21 as they embark on an Experiences Canada Exchange to Quebec. 21 – Protecting the interests of cats, dogs and other small animals is the number one objective of the Camrose and Area Animal Shelter Society. The Society held a Kissing Booth Photo event at Pet Valu (Camrose) with photos done by Wanda Kirk of Kirk Photos, to raise funds for the animal shelter. The event raised approximately $350 including sales from photos, t-shirts and society memberships.
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21 – AboutTime Productions presents the classical story of Grease, the school version, from March 3 to 8 at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre. 28 – Not many people can say they have experienced a century of memories, but Herb Asp, from Kingman, celebrated his 100th birthday on Feb. 23 with generations of family and friends. To begin with, Herb shared his secret to longevity, which he graciously said lied in his devotion to God.
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28 – The Camrose and District Kiwanis Club have named Camrose Police Service Const. Adam Belanger as the fourth recipient of the Top Cop award. He will be presented with the award at the Best Western Plus Camrose Resort Casino on Saturday, March 18. Const. Adam Belanger is a positive role model and mentor to the youth in our community. 28 – Information was presented to city council during the regular council meeting on the direction administration should take regarding remuneration. Deputy city manager Kim Isaak provided council with information on remuneration figures from other municipalities.
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14 – Canadian icon band Barenaked Ladies selected Camrose as one of their three Alberta stops on the upcoming Canada 1 Five 0 Tour. The Barenaked Ladies (BNL) will be on stage at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, Nov. 2. 14 – The Camrose and District Community Band will be joined by a special guest, the Fort Saskatchewan Community Band in a spring concert. Under the direction of Tom Spila, the band will perform at the Lougheed Centre.
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7 – Imagination was the only requirement when it came to choosing a costume and clubs for the annual Habitat for Humanity Putt Up a House Snow Golf Tournament. Imagination was running wild as demonstrated by Meg Muhlback, aka the fuzzy blue unicorn, who managed to stay warm as she drove the ball towards the tee with her magic club at hole 3 located at the Bill Fowler Centre at Mirror Lake. The successful event nearly tripled the money raised last year with a total of approximately $10,000 to be used to support Habitat builds in Camrose.
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7 – A group of seniors and community members gathered at Wild Rose Villa on Feb. 27 to hear about the recent announcement from the federal and provincial governments regarding $14 million combined funding to upgrade 300 Alberta rural affordable housing projects. 7 – As the days get longer and warmer and the snow starts to disappear, people, especially children, will be getting their bikes out and anxiously waiting to hop on and go for a pedal. KidSport Camrose in conjunction with Camrose Police Service invites all residents to come out to the annual Camrose Bike Swap on Saturday, April 8 at the Max McLean Arena.
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14 – Ryan Simons of Camrose and his snowmobile racing partner Cory Davis captured the Iron Dog title in Alaska by crossing the finish line in Fairbanks a couple of hours before their next competitor. The race spans 2,036 miles and the two-person team has to cross the finish line together in the event that is held before the famous 1,000 mile dog sled race.
21 – A large crowd of supporters and community members gathered at the Camrose and District Women’s Shelter (CDWS) for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new addition to the shelter. Shelter executive director Nora-Lee Rear welcomed and thanked everyone for attending the event.
21 – Residents turned out for the Camrose Regional Trade Show on March 10, 11, 12 held at the Camrose Regional Exhibition to view and learn about a variety of trades, products and services and meet with two television personalities. Photos clockwise: Shaun Johnston of the television series Heartland was available for a meet and greet on March 11. Lucille Oppen, left, holds up an autographed photo signed by Johnston. 21 – Almost everybody has a favourite holiday, whether it be Christmas, Boxing Day or Halloween. There is that one holiday that holds special meaning. On March 17, the Camrose Skating Club presented this year’s skating Carnival “Everyone’s Favourite Holiday on Ice.” 28 – Expedia.ca named Camrose as one of the best places in the country to celebrate Canada Day. “Camrose is one of the best small towns to get away to for Canada Day,” said Jessica Estrada of Expedia. ca Travel Blog.
28 – Meals on Wheels Camrose is proclaiming March 27 to 31 Meals on Wheels Awareness Week. Brookside kitchen hospitality attendant Ken Jabel hands Camrose Police Service Crime Prevention Constable Kelly Bauer one of the hot meals for Meals on Wheels delivery. 28 – Hay Lakes won the final game against the Senator Gershaw (Bow Island) School for gold medals in 1A basketball provincials. “We were ranked fourth going into the provincials. We were as high as number two during the year, and I thought we were one of the top four teams,” said Hay Lakes coach Brian Hoglund.
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April 4 – During an École des Fondateurs council meeting, discussion on the Infrastructure Committee Report and Capital Plan included a proposal for a new school facility that would meet the school’s growing needs. Attending the meeting were special guests Conseil Scolaire Centre-Nord (School Board North Central) superintendent Robert Lessard, Conseil Scolaire CentreNord board vice-chair Denis Lefebvre, vice-chair Kevin Bell, city councillor Agnes Hoveland and city senior development officer Colin MacPhee.
18 – Camrose Primary Care Network, in conjunction with 21 other PCNs across the province, are challenging residents to “Get Out and Get Active” during the fourth annual GOGA Challenge. Join in the initiative to lead a healthier more active lifestyle from April 24 until June 4. 18 – Camrose Camerata invites you to join them for a concert of music Made in Canada. The choir returns to the intimate setting of Bethel Lutheran Church (4102-73 Street) for this concert, which began at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 23.
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11 – The Alberta government likes Camrose children and parents. Kids Campus Daycare Society was one of the Early Learning and Child Care Centre 22 locations across the province selected for a cap of $25 per day, daycare pilot project. Children Emerson Steman, left, Ethan Swartz and William Duncan play and read with Kids Campus program director Suzanne Dumont. Preschool children can now attend daycare anytime between 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Kids Campus.
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25 – Camrose Police Service is unveiling a new look in the form of a newlydesigned crest. “The design for our existing crest came from the City of Camrose crest,” said Camrose Police Chief Darrell Kambeitz. “We basically designed what we currently have as our badge from that crest.”
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18 – After 36 years of dedicated public service, Camrose’s Chief of Police Darrell Kambeitz is trading in the badge to partake in a new path in life. Kambeitz began his career on May 4, 1981 during a difficult time in Alberta, where policing jobs were hard to obtain, let alone keep. “I was fortunate enough to be offered a job in Camrose and part of me saw that as a stepping stone to a larger organization, but once I got here and realized how privileged we were here, I never looked back.” 25 – For 21-year-old Kelsey Winterhalt accepting who you are, no matter what your challenges or what you look like, is the best advice she can give to anyone. Kelsey has cerebral palsy and has simply turned, what some might consider devastating, into a normal and positive way of life for herself, with the support of a loving family, friends and support groups. 25 – Huntington Disease (HD) is an inherited brain disorder that causes cells in parts of the brain to die and as the disease progresses eventually the cerebral cortex.
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4 – The Laboratory team of Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose was honoured with the Sisters of Providence award at the Milestones Long Service Celebrations Banquet. Cherylyn Antymniuk, St. Mary’s site administrator, talked about the dedication of the award winning team. 4 – Mayor Norm Mayer spoke to the concerns presented by residents of West Grandview regarding traffic calming during the regular Council meeting on March 20. “As we have heard from comments this evening, it has not been traffic calming as much as it is the volume of the traffic, and that process of calming is by restricting the traffic in the area.” 11 – Two former Camrose Minor Hockey players have found success and earned a trip to the Telus Cup. Defenceman Cole Lewis and forward Conrad Phillips of Camrose moved to the Alberta Midget Hockey League to play a higher brand of hockey. Both were cut by Sherwood Park and went to Leduc to play for the Oil Kings.
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2 – Firefighters from across the province and the Camrose Fire Department will be holding a Volunteer Firefighter Week from May 4 to 9. With the theme Answer The Call 2017, fire departments will be holding several activities during the week targeted at raising the profile of volunteer firefighters in the community and encouraging others to join the ranks.
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16 – Renowned Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods and his band present Twin Fiddle Express. This uplifting two-hour Branson-style live show celebrates the wonderful sound of two fiddles played sweetly in harmony with lots of traditional country, western swing, country gospel and old-time fiddle tunes. Scott did his trick fiddling, somersaults and walking on a barrel, while playing his fiddle.
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2 – High school students Anne Mirejovsky, left, Aryanna Schiebelbein and Tia Albers spend their spare time volunteering at Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose and attended the annual volunteer tea on April 20 with volunteer and foundation coordinator Anna Radchenko, third from left. The students interact with patients, read to them, stock carts and assist with office work at the hospital. 2 – City of Camrose administration is advising residents to take a few precautions to assist in preventing costly damage to homes should Camrose encounter flooding concerns. In 1998, the City experienced a considerable rainstorm and approximately 150 houses had their basements flooded with water.
16 – Former Camrose minor football player and Camrose Composite High School Trojan Tylor Henry was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the Canadian Football League on May 7. 16 – The name Camrose was mentioned often during the Western Hockey League (WHL) bantam draft in Calgary. 23 – Camrose Open Door Association has welcomed a new executive director to the team. Jessica Hutton comes to Camrose with an extensive background working in non-profit organizations and shares her vision of continual growth for the organization.
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9 – University of Alberta Augustana Campus has added on to the existing solar power with three new installations of panels – two on top the Forum building and one on the roof of the auditorium of the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre. Campus project coordinator Mike Clermont, left, and facilities and operations manager Chris Blades, right, stand on top the forum building in front of a set of the newly installed solar panels. 9 – It may be hard to imagine, but there are girls and women in our world who go without everyday personal hygiene products and associated education. Thanks to the generosity of many volunteers throughout the world including Camrose, Days For Girls organization is making great strides in ensuring that these girls and women are receiving the assistance they need.
23 – Ecole Charlie Killam School students prepare for the production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on May 29 and 30. Around the table, from back row left to right, Taylor Brady as Cogsworth, Marissa de Hoog as Mrs. Potts, Bella Hoppe as Babette and Jacob Tigchelaar as Lumière. Front from left, Nalyn Tindall as Belle and Nicole Poepping as Beast share a drink at the table. 30 – Some of the top performers at the Camrose and District Music Festival advanced to the provincial competition in Edmonton from May 29 to June 3. 30 – It was an exciting time in Marion (nee Wilson) Myers’ life. She was a graduate of the Normal School in Camrose when she was just 17 years old during the 192324 school year. Marion talked about waking up to ice on the wash basin when preparing for her day and having to cross the bridge to get to the Normal School.
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June 6 – With a deep-rooted passion for the community of Camrose, Mayor Norm Mayer announced that he will, once again, be running for mayor in the upcoming municipal election in the fall. Mayer spoke about his decision to run again and the opportunity to continue serving the community.
6 – Camrose and District Support Services (CDSS)celebrated 50 years of serving the community on May 29 at the Stoney Creek Centre. Councillor PJ Stasko, current executive director, Margaret Holliston was joined by past director Bonnie Hutchinson, staff and special guests. 6 – The sight of those telltale iridescent, purple feathers is once again dotting our skies as purple martins return to Camrose and our popular breeding grounds. 13 – Camrose and area residents are invited to join in celebration of the rich culture and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples at the University of Alberta Augustana Campus during the National Aboriginal Day Celebrations on June 21. 13 – Due to a lack of available doctors, the Tofield Health Centre had stopped taking admissions on June 6. Without a 24-7 physician service, a temporary reduction of inpatient and emergency service at Tofield Health Centre was scheduled to occur until 8 a.m., June 16. However, patient admissions began on June 9.
20 – During the City of Camrose committee of whole meeting on June 12 and Camrose County council meeting on June 13, Camrose and District Support Services executive director Margaret Holliston provided the CDSS 2016 annual report. “One thing I would like to highlight from the annual report has to do with the finances,” said Holliston. 20 – Camrose Police Service is warning residents of a recent scam involving a female going door-to-door claiming to be fundraising for a Wheelchair Sports Alberta charity by selling boxes of cookies. The complainant was able to obtain a description of the woman and the vehicle she was using, resulting in police later conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle in question.
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27 – The Camrose Arts Society’s Creative Arts Program is returning for a funfilled program from July 3 to Aug. 25 at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre. Creative Arts Summer Program assistant Taylor Johnson, left, and coordinator Ryan White prepare for the July 3 to Aug. 25 season of fun with children from six to 12 years old.
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4 – Camrose will be welcoming a delegation of local, national and international guests to the city during the 23rd International Kodály Symposium and Music Festival to be held Aug. 8 through 13 at the University of Alberta Augustana Campus. 4 – The Camrose Cougars Peewee Triple-A baseball team split a doubleheader with the Sherwood Park Athletics to give them a 6-6 record in Baseball Alberta play this season. Camrose won 13-0 in the second contest, but lost a 10-9 heart-breaker in the K opening game at Kin Park. on June 25. 11– On July 6, shortly after 5 a.m. Camrose Fire Department received a call to a structure fire in the Creekview subdivision, near 52 Street and 36 Avenue. “It was a house fire fully involved upon our arrival,” said Camrose Fire Chief Peter Krich. He reported there were no injuries in the unoccupied buildings, or to members of the fire service.
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4 – Jason Kenney made it clear that members of the PC Alberta and the Wildrose Party should vote on the question of uniting both parties on July 22. Kenney, the leader of the PC party, and Wildrose leader Brian Jean are promoting unity in order to form the next Alberta government in 2019. He visited the Camrose Resort Casino on June 28 with a full house of supporters.
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11 – During the July 1 Canada Day celebrations, the Camrose and District Centennial Museum unveiled a mural hung on the outside north wall of the building. The painting was done by local artist Tara of Tara K Studios in Camrose. Pictured left to right are artist Tara, Mayor Norm Mayer and Christie Mason, a thirdyear student at the University of Alberta Augustana and Lougheed leadership program intern.
11 – Take in local activities during the Be a Tourist in Your Own Town Week until July 16. The summer staff of the Camrose Visitor Information Centre (in the Bill Fowler Centre) are encouraging everyone to participate in daily activities. 18 – Over ninety Grade 2 and 3 students are presently up-grading their literacy skills during a month-long remedial reading program being offered to children in the Battle River School Division who are reading below grade level. Reading University was initiated by the Battle River Community Foundation as a community leadership initiative in 2009.
18 – Helping to provide a safe and secure home for families in Camrose who may not have otherwise been able is the mandate behind all the volunteer hours put into Habitat for Humanity Camrose. “We have served four families this year,” said Habitat for Humanity Camrose project manager Brenda Murdock. “Two families in the new duplex and two families who moved into Habitat homes earlier this year.”
25 – Jayla Kucy of Camrose won the junior women’s title by one stroke after a playoff round. Kaitlyn Wingnean of Edmonton and 10-year-old Jayla tied with 80 scores after the 18-hole round to force a sudden-victory playoff at the Camrose Junior Open. Jayla won the playoff with a bogey on the first extra hole. “It felt pretty good to win. I was a little nervous in front of everybody,” Jayla said. 25 – City of Camrose councillors voted in favour of a motion that the City of Camrose approach Camrose County to renegotiate the Water Supply Agreement for the Hamlet of Ohaton. The negotiation would specifically target property assessment revenue for additional commercial connections and that the negotiations should take place within the next 30 days.
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August 1 - Collette Howery, member of the Hospice Society of Camrose and District’s weekly GriefSupport Walking Group speaks eloquently of the process of sharing grief. “No-one is exempt from the heartache of loss so let’s learn together how we can help each other.” And help each other is exactly what a group of grieving friends do when they meet on Wednesday’s for the Grief-support walk.
1 - Olga Payne of Tiras Dairies of Camrose were delighted to welcome Oneil Carlier, minister of Agriculture and Forestry, to their plant on July 24, to not only demonstrate the workings of the plant but to accept his congratulations on receiving an approximately $250,000 Growing Forward 2 grant from the provincial and federal governments. 8 -On Aug. 19, starting at 10 a.m., the Camrose and District Centennial Museum will be celebrating 50 years of preserving the history of Camrose and area with a day filled with entertainment, games and tours of the museum. 8 - Camrose Police Service reminds residents to lock up your vehicles. It is the first line of protection against the theft of and from your vehicle and may very well be all it takes to deter potential crime. “We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of stolen vehicles and property stolen from within vehicles in all areas of Camrose,” said Camrose Police Service crime prevention officer Constable Kelly Bauer.
8 - Camrose Police Service officially added new Police Chief Mark Neufeld to the staff during a change of command ceremony on July 31. Chief Neufeld started last week with acting chief Lee Foreman bringing him up to speed on Camrose events and policing issues.
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15 - The Friends of Little Beaver Lake Society (FOLBLS) member William Davies speaks about the initiative of the preservation and eventual ecotourism of Little Beaver Lake. Started in 2007, by longtime resident Vera Jackson, who is now 91 and is still residing in Ferintosh, the society hopes to increase awareness of this incredible hidden gem teeming with wildlife and natural plant life. 15 - City council voted in favour of remediation of the city-owned vacant property and adjacent lane situated at the southwest corner of 47 Street and 50 Avenue. 22 - People of all ages were invited to explore incredible places, enjoy special events, baking, down-home hospitality and encounter hidden treasures within Camrose County. Prairie Fun Days is a self-guided driving tour that began seven years ago to showcase the places and people in the area.
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22 - The City of Camrose Aquatic Centre renovation and expansion plans are moving along and according to City of Camrose Community Services general manager Ryan Poole the design concept phase should be complete by the end of this year or early part of the new year. 29 - The Camrose Sea Serpents sent 66 swimmers to regionals in Sherwood Park on Aug. 11 to 13 and 51 came back with 157 medals and earned a trip to provincials in Edmonton, Aug. 18 to 20. 29 - The Camrose Kodiaks hosted the Alberta Junior Hockey League preseason tournament in the EnCana Arena, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. 29 -The Alberta Bottle Depot Association congratulated the Universal Bottle Depot through the Applaud program.
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5 – The community of Daysland was happy to welcome a new family physician, Dr. Msikazi Langeni, to the roaster and the Daysland Health Care Centre is excited to have her on board.
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5 – The Princess Project is a not-for-profit organization founded by Camrose Outreach School principal Laura Swanson that provides graduation dresses to grads in Camrose and area who might not otherwise be able to afford the sometimes expensive cost of purchasing one. “I realized we had girls at our school (Camrose Outreach School) who were accessing Cinderella’s Closet (not-for-profit organization that accepts donated grad dresses to give to those in need) up in Edmonton,” said Camrose Outreach School principal Laura Swanson. 5 – On Saturday, Sept. 23, residents were invited to join in the conversation at the University of Alberta, Augustana Campus. Minister of transportation Brian Mason will be in attendance during the Rural Transportation Information Day II. 12– Traffic moved a little slower across the 48th Avenue bridge over the summer months as construction on the 48 Avenue Bridge Replacement Project began. City of Camrose director of engineering Jeremy Enarson provided details on the scope of work and proposed schedule for the project which will be taking place over two phases.
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12 – Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose will be changing the layout of the emergency department to improve service and safety. Construction began in late September and will take about three months for the first phase. Most of the construction is expected to be completed around springtime of next year.
19 – After some debate and a 5-2 vote, Camrose County agreed to help sponsor the Grand Slam of Curling Canadian Open during a regular council meeting on Sept. 12. A motion that council include a $10,000 sponsorship of the Grand Slam of Curling was made to assist the major national event held in Camrose on Jan. 16 to 21, 2018 at the EnCana Arena. 19 – A recommendation by City of Camrose administration to reduce winter maintenance service levels at the Camrose Airport was turned down during the Sept. 5 Committee of Whole meeting.
19 – In honour of two outstanding community members, Shirley and Ken Rostad, the Battle River Community Foundation (BRCF) held the Community Builder’s Tribute Night on Oct. 20 at the Norsemen Inn. 26 – City of Camrose Council voted in favour of the proposal request by Camrose and Area Animal Shelter Society that the City provide funds in the amount of $4,600 for the remainder of 2017 and $18,400 for each 2018 and 2019 to the shelter society as outlined in the Cat Shelter proposal.
26 – The first Camrose City Chase event was held on Sept. 16 as 17 teams comprised of four members completed a variety of tasks at different venues around Camrose. The Newly Weds and Nearly Deads team of left to right, Dale and Valerie Sims and Lindsay and Jamie Aicken got in the spirit of the race at the shotgun start. 26 – The Camrose Composite High School Trojans football team dropped its home opener 41-6 to Drayton Valley on Sept. 15. “We just didn’t execute our plays. In the first half we stayed with them, only down 7-0 at the half. But, we were not executing either,” said Trojans head coach Adam Belanger.
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October 3 - The Camrose Kodiaks were fired up against the Drumheller Dragons to open the Alberta Junior Hockey League season on Sept. 15. Camrose scored the first three goals and went on to win 5-3 in the badlands. Newcomer Brock Bremer garnered the first tally of the season. Matt Dykstra added another tally mid way through the opening period and local defenceman Brennan Davis notched his first a couple of minutes later. Drumheller replied on a power play before the period ended.
3 - Camrose Fire Department once again joined forces with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in presenting Fire Prevention week from Oct. 8 to 14. 10 - The University of Alberta Augustana Campus hosted presentations and demonstrations on campus safety, Wednesday, Oct. 4. 10 - From Oct. 14 to 19, Aaron Taves joined 30 other members of Team Canada in Abu Dhabi for the WorldSkills Competition, an international event where youth from 60 regions compete in 50 disciplines ranging from aircraft maintenance to welding. Taves will vie for the title of world champion in the automobile technology category.
10 - The Village of Bittern Lake upgraded transfer site is almost ready for registered users. An open house for the garbage and recycle area on the northeast end of the village (Railway Avenue)was held at the Community Hall on Sept. 28. 10 - The Camrose Refugee Centre held a grand opening on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. The mission of the Centre is to encourage and facilitate the sponsorship, and support of refugees in Camrose. “The concept of the Centre has been developed over a number of years mainly by Erhard Pinno, Joe McMorrow and Alan Ford,” said volunteer coordinator Yvonne Myrehaug.
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17 - Chris Arruda (Lion), left, Ryan McMahon (Fox) and Cory Woodward (Bear) make up the west coast band that played at the Bailey Theatre on Oct. 20. 17 - Camrose and area residents joined in conversation about the growing need for rural transportation on Sept. 23 during the second annual Transportation Day hosted at University of Alberta Augustana Campus. 24 - Special guests, nominees, colleagues and friends joined the Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce in a stylish celebration at the 33rd Annual Chamber of Business Awards Gala on Oct. 19 at the Best Western Plus Camrose Resort and Casino.
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31 - The City of Camrose mayor and eight council members were sworn in on Oct. 26. In order of appearance councillors newcomer Cathie Johnson, incumbents Greg Wood, Wayne Throndson, PJ Stasko, David Ofrim, Max Lindstrand, Agnes Hoveland and Kevin Hycha were sworn in with oath of office by solicitor Steven Hansen. Following the swearing in of councillors Mayor Norm Mayer swore oath of office.
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24 - Camrose Golf Course professional Bill Penny and his wife Marnie celebrated their retirement with friends on Oct. 14. From left to right, ladies club president Madeline Andrukow, men’s club president Lynn Levers, Bill Penny, Marnie Penny and senior club president Larry Androkow prepare to cut the cake during the event. 31 - Camrose Women’s Shelter in partnership with Family Violence Action Society hosted Breakfast With the Guys, an initiative intended to bring male leaders within the community together over breakfast to discuss working on solutions to end violence against women.
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7 – The Churchmice Players performed Agatha Christie’s murder mystery And Then There Were None at the Bailey Theatre, Nov. 9 to 18. Directed by Tania Nease, Churchmice Players tackles one of the greatest murder mysteries ever. 14 – The Camrose Kodiaks were blanked 4-0 by the surging Calgary Mustangs on Nov. 4. Goalie Griffin Bowerman stopped 29 of 33 shots. Although Camrose didn’t put any goals on the board, defenceman Zach Vinnell was the Kodiaks player of the game. “We need to be more consistent. We can play with the best teams in the league. Then we seem to take the night off against a team we should beat. We have to figure out that balance. We have the team to win, we just have to turn it around,” said Zach.
21 – Camrose Police Service members obtained a search warrant and seized several firearms and other items from a problematic four-plex residence on Mount Pleasant Drive on Nov. 8, following an ongoing investigation. Other items seized during the search include ammunition, a Galeforce crossbow, two swords, lock picking instruments, a small quantity of cocaine, multiple prescription codeine pills, several cellular phones, scales and other items related to drug trafficking.
21 – More than 1,000 people attended the Remembrance Day Service held on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Camrose Regional Exhibition. 21 – It has stood the test of time and is still delivering. The well-read local newspaper The Camrose Booster is celebrating its 65th anniversary of bringing Camrose and area news and business to the kitchen tables of Camrose and area residents. Founded by Berdie and Bill Fowler in 1952, The Camrose Booster has maintained its mission of providing a boost to Camrose in all aspects.
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7 – Tom Jackson, actor, singer and lifetime philanthropist, will be making a stop in Camrose on Saturday, Nov. 25 during the Festival of Trees event as part of his Christmas 150 cross Canada tour. “We all need to celebrate this country and our stories! Christmas may never be the same again. So let’s sing about peace and joy like never before. Laugh like the child that you were and don’t miss the chance to accept, or give, the gift of kindness,” said Tom as a kickoff to his Christmas tour.
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14 – Wayne Nelson’s (passed away on Nov. 15 this year) 13-year-old granddaughter Olivia Willes proudly held onto the peregrine falcon used in a demonstration during the tribute to Wayne at the Camrose Public Library on Nov. 4. 14 – Sports writer John Short will reflect on the life of the football player, businessman and Alberta’s 16th Lieutenant-Governor, Normie Kwong. Lim Kwong Yew, known as “Normie” and the “China Clipper”, was a Canadian football player who played for the Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
28 – The Hospice Society of Camrose and District in partnership with Alberta Health Services and community facilitators is offered a successful and empowering initiative Men’s Cooking Circle, for Camrose and area men who are, in some way, experiencing grief. 28 – The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train arrives on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 1:35 p.m. There will be a concert featuring Colin James and Emma-Lee, and the Holiday Train band will perform 15 minutes later. The Holiday Train will stop at the Moose Family Centre (52 Avenue and 50 Street). Food collected at the local stop will go directly to the Camrose Neighbor Aid Center Food Bank.
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December 5 - Alberta Health Services, Lucy Ernst presented City of Camrose council with information given on Walkable Camrose during the committee of whole meeting held on Nov. 20. “A lot of local people say that their favourite thing about Camrose is the trail system and we are so lucky to have such a wellmaintained trail system in Camrose, “ said Ernst.
12 - Shumka’s Nutcracker is a new holiday classic, produced and performed by Alberta artists. They will have two shows, Dec. 15 and 16 with 7:30 p.m. start times on both evenings at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.
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5 - Two-year-old Addison Smith of Camrose enjoyed making her own Christmas cookie during the Festival of Trees event held on Nov. 24 to 26 at the Camrose Regional Exhibition. 5 - The Camrose Kodiaks gave up three goals in less than five minutes to drop a 3-2 decision to the Spruce Grove Saints on Nov. 26. 5 - Merry Christmas Fund organizers and volunteers start packing hampers in 10 days. “On Dec. 1, we had $10,000 collected and we want to collect at least $24,000 more to cover our costs,” said Merry Christmas Fund public relations chair Dale Debnam. “Round Hill Elks, Camrose Legion and Enerplus Corporation have given us a good start, but our costs have gone up.”
5 - Volunteer Florence Sommer helps 11-year-old Ava Naslund select from dozens of homemade cookies during the Camrose Heritage Railway Station and Park’s annual Cookie Walk held on Dec. 2. People were lined up to the door with containers in hand waiting to purchase from a variety of decadent goodies. 12 - Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce members attending the Dec. 6 general meeting held at the Camrose Regional Exhibition, dug into their pockets to support the Books Under the Tree campaign. Over $600 was raised in the short one and a half hour luncheon. The funds will be used to purchase books for children of families in Camrose and area who may not have the means to do so themselves.
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12 - The generosity of Camrose came shining through, once again at the Charity Voluntary Checkstop held on Dec. 2 sponsored by Camrose Police Service, Camrose RCMP and Camrose and District Victim Services Unit. Total monetary donations for the Victims Services Unit was $11,021, total donations for the Camrose Neighbor Aid Center Food Bank was 4,000 pounds of food and $2,395 in cash and gift cards, total donations raised for the Kinette Club Silent Santa campaign was 800 toys and $250 in cash and gift cards. 12 - The Camrose Church of God is hosting the fifth annual free Community Christmas Dinner held on Dec. 23. “It is a really exciting event and we are overwhelmed about it being our fifth year considering is started from just an idea on a napkin,” said one of the organizers Steve Mitts. 19 - The Battle River Watershed Alliance unveiled the new Traversing Terrain and Experience Atlas on Dec. 8. 19 - The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $7,650 grant to the Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club, Lions Centennial Park to assist in the completion of the pocket park located on 50 Street in Downtown Camrose.
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Submitted The Camrose Vikings U14 girls soccer team defeated Sherwood Park 4-1 (goal scorers Ryley Scheck with three and Nia Cowan), Edson 3-1 (goal scorers Cowan, Isabella Taylor and Rylee Scheck) and Acme 4-0 (goal scorers Taylor with three and Scheck) in the round robin portion of the tournament. In the gold medal game, it was tied 1-1 against Athabasca after regulation time with Bella Taylor scoring the goal. Camrose lost the shoot-out to claim the silver medal. Back row from left, Brooklyn Brooks, Kelly Vince, Meadow Haugen, trainer Jordana Tigchelaar, Jessica Vince, Sianna Merrick, Bella Taylor, Kelsey Baumle and head coach Richard Cowan. Front row from left, Katlin McCartney, Claire Baumle, Annika Tigchelaar, Allyson Stollery, Harlee Parrish, Nicole Poepping, Ryley Scheck, Nia Cowan and Jenessa Lehman.
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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Future fire truck driver Kylen Batke of Camrose was excited to get behind the wheel during the annual pancake breakfast. The four-year-old had breakfast and toured the various trucks on Oct. 15 at the Fire Hall.
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Murray Green, Camrose Booster A new Camrose Royal Purple executive were named on April 20 at the Elks Hall. Back row from left, chaplain Dolores Evans, secretary Marion Czapp, outer guard Roseanne Griffith, treasurer Velma Babiuk, inner guard Marie Schell, conductress Sandi Howard and historian Pauline Gateley. Front row from left, loyal lady Joan Lee, honoured royal lady Marge Lynch, past royal lady Linda Stevenson, associate royal lady Doreen Kelly and lecturing lady Irene Gartner.
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Camrose RCMP search for missing truck, tools December 18
A business was victim to a break and enter overnight. A window was broken and entry was gained. Electronics, tools and a silver 2004 GMC Sierra were stolen. This matter is currently under investigation by the Camrose RCMP. A truck parked in a business parking lot was damaged and entered overnight. Two windows were smashed and several items including stereo equipment were stolen. Contact Camrose RCMP with any information you may have. RCMP responded to assist a Camrose County peace officer conducting a traffic stop. The vehicle driver provided a false name to officers. The 27-year-old female was determined to be on warrant status and was arrested. Subsequent search to arrest, police located stolen credit cards and cheques. December 15
Police responded to a
single vehicle rollover near Tillicum Beach. The driver did not suffer injuries and the truck was towed. No suspicions of impaired driving. December 14
A Telus cell site was broken into and several items including batteries and wireline equipment were stolen. December 11
Police received a report of a truck abandoned in a field along Range Road 210. The truck appeared to have been stripped of numerous parts. Checks revealed the truck was stolen from the City of Camrose earlier in the day. If you have any information regarding any of the above mentioned incidents that may lead to an arrest, contact your local RCMP Detachment at 780672-3342 during business hours or Crime Stoppers Tips at 1-800-222-8477.
City Police assist in possession warrant Dec. 21
A male was arrested during a traffic stop when it was determined that he had warrants, out of Vegreville, for possession of a controlled substance. During his arrest police located a quantity of methamphetamine resulting in the 44-year-old being charged with another count of Possession of a controlled substance. Dec. 20
A 2001 GMC Yukon was stolen overnight, while parked inside a garage on 43rd Avenue in the 6600 block. The victim’s wallet and a certified cheque was in the vehicle and her debit card was used following the theft. Police are following up on leads to identify the male suspect. An 18-year-old male was arrested and charged with theft after a loss prevention officer at a west end business observed him shoplifting. The male was released on an appearance notice and served a trespass notice prohibiting him from re-attending the store. Dec. 19
A local business contacted police when a customer purchased multiple gift cards and believed that it was the Canada Revenue Agency Scam. Police attended and after a lengthy discussion the male finally admitted that the cards were being used to pay the CRA. The male was completely convinced by the
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scammer that he owed the CRA taxes. The scammer also had him convinced that police would arrest him within three hours if he failed to call back with the activation codes on the gift cards. Two attempted thefts of vehicles were reported to police. In both cases the suspect was able to enter the vehicle but could not get either of the vehicles started. The ignitions on both vehicles were damaged. Police attended a residence on Marler Drive after one of the occupants claimed to have been assaulted by another occupant in the home. The incident was determined to be a verbal argument with neither party wanting a police investigation. The involved male was removed from the residence for the night to prevent further issues. A local bar contacted police when a male broke their exterior window. The male had been asked to leave and while outside picked up a chunk of ice and threw it against the window. Police located the male in the area and he was arrested. The 27-year-old was charged with mischief, public intoxication and two counts of breaching conditions of his probation. Dec. 18
A home owner reported that their detached garage on Marler Drive, in the 5800 block, had been broken into sometime in the past week.
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THE WINNER IS DESIREE ARMITAGE,
customer service specialist at Fringe Benefits, Camrose! Pictured with Blain Fowler, publisher of The Camrose Booster and Patricia Carlson, the individual who wrote this story about customer service that went above and beyond:
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My name is Patricia Carlson. Last week I went to Fringe Benefits looking to buy a Christmas gift for a very nice lady in my life. The gift had to be very nice, as this particular lady I love and respect as if she was my mother. Upon entering the store, I was met and greeted by the beautiful staff member named Desiree. Desiree politely asked if she could assist me in finding anything in particular. I told her I was looking for a Christmas gift for a very special lady in my life. I also told Desiree I had no idea what I wanted to buy, all I knew was something very, very nice. Desiree began to gather different clothing items and putting together several outfits on a display for me to choose from. Each outfit she put together with added accessories that highlighted different colours. The customer service was above exceptional. She also quickly added up the price of each outfit she put together, to make my decision of which one I wanted to purchase easy. After making my choice Desiree also wrote up a personal gift receipt to include with the gift, just in case my dear friend wants to exchange for another item or size. Desiree also wrapped the gift in the most beautiful package and wrapping I have ever seen. As I was on a very tight time schedule, I needed to leave the store before the gift was so beautifully wrapped. So then, at the end of her day, she delivered the gift for me. Now that is amazing customer service. It truly was a great shopping experience for me. I am so happy to be able to do business in Camrose and keep my money local with the businesses that support our community. I sincerely feel Desiree and Fringe Benefits deserve special recognition for the exceptional customer service I received.
As this year’s winner, Desiree wins a $100 gift certificate, usable at any Camrose business. For sending us the entry nominating Desiree, Partricia will be treated to a dinner for two at her choice of Camrose restaurant. She chose to dine at Monté Carlo Restaurant.
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On behalf of DTC, thank you for an estimated 25,000 completed contest entries.
Spend your winter at Miquelon Lake By Murray Green It’s a winter wonderland at Miquelon Lake. Mild winter weather is creating the perfect conditions to get outdoors and enjoy some seasonal fun in Alberta’s provincial parks this holiday season. You could spend an afternoon of tobogganing with the children, cross- cou ntr y sk iing through a still winter forest, or skating on a frozen lake, winter activities are plentiful at parks throughout the province. You can also combine skiing with exploring. Skijoring involves cross- cou ntr y sk iing with the help of one or more dogs. The skier wears a skijoring harness and is connected with a rope to a dog wearing a sled dog harness. The cross-country skier provides power with skis and poles and the dog adds additional power by running and pulling. Skijoring is permitted on Beaver Hills, Ch ickadee, D e e r, Ermine, Fox and Grouse Loop trails, as well as the Shoreline Path. Wi nt er activ ities such as ice fishing, disc golf, snowshoeing and camping can be discovered at AlbertaParks. ca. The website also includes trail reports to
help visitors prepare for their adventure. Snowshoe rentals are available through the M iquelon Pa rk Centre f rom Monday to Friday. Phone 780-678-2022 for rental reservations. It is a short drive to Miquelon Lake Provincial Park to enjoy skating (ice rink is located near the park centre), or many of the other winter activities. A provincial pa rk or pr ov i nc ia l re c reat ion area ex ists within one hour ’s dr ive of ever y A lber ta community, so opp or t u n it y ab ou nd s to spend outdoor quality time with f r iends a nd family this holiday season.
…would like to thank the EMS of Camrose (Conrad, Andrew, Logan and Krist) for the quick response in the early hours of the morning of December 7, 2017. The kindness and compassion shown to each and every one of us was fantastic. Great job, guys. We also want to thank Judy and Donna for coming to the house in the early morning to give their support and comfort. A big thank you to Rennie and Fran Friesen for all the visits and prayers you shared with us when Doug was in the U of A Hospital in June and after he came home. Thank you to Dave and Lynne and Doug’s “guardian angel” Cassie for all of the visits and phone calls he received and for being there with us through everything. A big thank you to Roger Olsen and Diane Schiere for popping in and checking on Doug throughout his recovery after his surgery. In September, as I went back to work part time, I couldn’t have done it without you. We would also like to thank Cam and Derek at Burgar Funeral Home for all of their help and comforting words while making funeral arrangements. Thank you to Pastor Garfield Vikse for the wonderful service, Terry Banack for playing the organ, and Mark Tinis for the eulogy. Great job. We know Doug would have loved it. Thank you to Auntie Sheila for memories through pictures and the Mennonite Choir for singing two of Doug’s favorite songs. Also, thank you to all of the honorary pallbearers. A huge thank you to my family for supplying the lunch after the service and to everyone who helped prepare and serve it. Thank you to everyone who brought food, flowers and made donations in Doug’s memory. It was very much appreciated. If we have missed anyone, we are truly sorry. God bless you all. – Sherry, Lisa and Charlie, Dianna and Jordan
Clarice McCullough August 13, 1934 ~ November 11, 2017 It is with great sadness that we, the family of Clarice (Clare) McCullough (nee Graham), announce her sudden passing at the age of 83 years, while in the hospital on November 11, 2017. She was a devoted mother to Conrad (Marjorie), Colleen (Glenn) and Cindy; and proud grandmother to Ross, Cedric, Laurel and Carl. She is predeceased by her former husband Ron McCullough; brother Ron; and sister-in-law Jackie. Clare is survived by her siblings Maureen, Lyle and Joan; sisterin-law Betty; and longtime family member Art Davidson. Visitation took place on Friday, November 24, 2017 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Urgel Bourgie, 6700 Beaubien East. A private family burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would welcome donations to Almage Senior Citizen Centre (www.almage.org), Covenant House (www.covenanthouse.org) or a charity of your choice.
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Mary Solverson June 30, 1928 ~ December 13, 2017 Mary Solverson of Camrose, Alberta passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the age of 89 years. Mary was born to Danish immigrants, Jacob and Helene Arnskov, on June 30, 1928. They moved from Edmonton to Camrose where her dad came to work as a blacksmith when Mary was in Grade 4. When Mary was thirteen, her only sister, Joan, was born. After completing school in Camrose and attending the University of Alberta, she returned to take a teaching position in the one-room school in Duhamel. She taught there for one year before becoming Mrs. William Solverson on July 21, 1950. Mary and Bill began their life together in the big house in the river valley. That house burned down in March of 1952. They moved up the hill to live in a granary with their infant daughter. Here, they built the house where they raised their large family. Mary was very active her whole life, supporting the activities of her family and contributing many hours volunteering and enriching the lives of all the people whom she met. She enjoyed being a mother, a grandmother and a great-grandmother. She was an avid gardener, nature lover, sports fan, birdwatcher, dancer, card player, Scrabble champion, book lover, cook, caregiver and, most of all, a loving and devoted wife. After Bill moved into long term care in 2016, Mary made the decision to move to Deer Meadows where she enjoyed the last ten months of her life. After a short stay at St. Mary’s Hospital, she passed away on December 13, 2017 with her family by her side. Left to cherish her memory are her husband William; children Jean (Neil) Johnston of Camrose, Peggy Breckenridge of Edmonton, David Solverson and fiancé Elizabeth of Camrose, Kathy (Daryl) Broen of Camrose, Ken (Michelle) Solverson of Camrose, Julie (Ken) Kummer of Barrhead, and Joan (Ken) Lesy of Edmonton; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by her son Jimmy, daughter Janet; parents Jacob and Helene Arnskov; and sister Joan Inkman. A Funeral Service was held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2017 from CityLights Church, Camrose. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to St. Mary’s Hospital - Unit 2 or to the Louise Jensen Care Centre. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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June 25, 1957 ~ December 15, 2017 Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Heather (nee Hall), and the joy of his life, Erik, their son. He leaves his loving mother, Elizabeth Strong; and brothers, Happy and Miles Strong, along with their families. His aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces will fondly remember him. Jeff had so many amazing friends throughout Red Deer running community, along with his friends from AlixMAC School, where Jeff was employed as a teacher. He touched so many by his strength of spirit and compassion. Jeff taught at Alix-MAC School in the Wolf Creek School Division since 1988. In 1999, he began another “career” that brought him so much joy. After a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes, he started to walk for his health. In true “Jeff style”, walking turned to running, running turned to marathons, ultra-marathons, triathlons and two Ironmen competitions. He was a mentor and a friend to so many. Jeff would want to be remembered with happiness; he would want us to strive, to challenge ourselves and to pass it on to others. Heather and Erik could not have asked for a better husband and father and that was his greatest achievement. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com.
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Lily Mabel Thompson July 24, 1928 ~ December 17, 2017 Lily Mabel Thompson of Camrose, formerly of New Sarepta, Alberta passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at the age of 89 years. A private family graveside service will be held To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com.
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Patience “Paye” Rood February 5, 1927 ~ December 20, 2017 Patience “Paye” Rood of Daysland passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the age of 90 years. A Funeral Service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from Daysland Community Hall with Garth Cook officiating. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com.
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FOR LEASE COMMERCIAL BUILDING – 5031-46 Street, Camrose. Available immediately. 18005400 sq. ft. in very nice building in great location on busy corner. Lots of signage, fresh exterior paint, new roof, large parking lot. Fenced yard, overhead door access. Owner willing to renovate to accommodate tenant’s needs. Call 780-608-5222. PRIME COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE Village Plaza, 4702-65 Street Next to Norsemen Inn, Smith Clinic, Duggan Mall, Duggan Cinemas 1,676 sq. ft., air conditioned Very well maintained building Ample parking for clients and staff Available January 1, 2018 Contact Daryl, 780-608-3288
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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 $495 - $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. 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 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 PRIME DOWNTOWN OFFICE LOCATION – spacious 650 sq. ft., two offices, lobby area, lunchroom, elevator access. $700/mo. includes power, heat and water. Available immediately. 4917-50 Avenue. 780-679-5085. 3-BEDROOM OR 2-BEDROOM SUITES – Self contained or with shared laundry. Walking distance to city centre and Augustana. 780-855-2240. ONE- AND TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENTS – These clean and quiet apartments are located close to downtown at 4914-52A Street. Immediate possession. 780-672-6188. 780-6792170. TWO-BEDROOM APT. SUITE – at 4402-49 Avenue. Renovated and quiet all-adult building. $850/mo. includes heat and water. No pets or smokers. Immediate possession. 780672-5369 or 780-608-7556. TOWNHOUSE – Threebedroom, two baths. One block to senior centre, single attached garage, finished basement. Renovated, seven appliances. Available immediately. 780360-1055. NICE QUIET PLACE – 4106-60 Street. One and two bedroom apartment suites, newly updated. Available immediately. 780-608-3820.
3-BEDROOM MOBILE HOME – Southside Mobile Park. Pets allowed, smoking considered. $1,150/mo. + $1,150 DD. Water included. 587785-2057. Ask for Melissa. TWO-BEDROOM APT. – $900. DD $600. Water, heat, basic cable included. No pets, no partiers, no smokers. One month FREE with a one-year lease. Call Dennis 780-678-4368. ASPEN TERRACE 100, 4920-66 Street, Camrose 50% off January rent to qualified applicants 1 and 2 bedroom suites include fridge, stove, in-suite washer and dryer. Dishwasher in some suites. Elevator in one building. Includes heat, water, window coverings and one parking stall. Small pets welcome. SENIORS, ASK ABOUT OUR INCENTIVES! Call today – 780-672-8681 LOCALLY OWNED 4-PLEX Locally owned and operated four-plex, great location close to schools, university and downtown. Two-bedroom suites, open floor plan, five appliances. No shovelling snow or cutting grass, maintained by owner. Suites are like new, monthly rate very competitive. No pets, no smoking. Call Rick, 780-608-5000 or George, 780-678-7610 for info or viewing. SHORELINE APTS. – 4828-54 Street. One-bedroom with balcony, view of Mirror Lake. Bachelor with balcony, laundry included. 780-621-8495. ONE-BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE – shared laundry, no pets, smoke free, $700/ mo., utilties included. Text 780678-6140 to view.
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CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued) LIVESTOCK / FEED 91 ROUND BALES OF HAY – $50 each obo. 780672-6839.
REAL ESTATE APPROXIMATELY FIVE ACRES – 15 min. west of Camrose. Power and gas to property line. $164,000. Serious buyers only. Respond to Advertiser #335, c/o Camrose Booster Ltd., 4925-48 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1L7.
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. BOOT BOX – Pure wood with liner and mirrored back, $50. 780-877-2255. OIL STOVE – $70. 780877-2255. RADIANT KEROSENE HEATERS – $50 each. 780877-2255.
AUTO DADS – LOOKING FOR A CAR WITHOUT A BACK SEAT? Count on our classifieds. We match up buyers and sellers. Phone the Camrose Booster, 780-672-3142. 2013 FORD F150 XTR – crew cab, 4-wheel drive, metallic black. Exc. condition. Phone 780-781-1924, 780-672-7128. 2014 FORD F150 1/2 TON – with Eco Booster engine, 155,478 km, new Wrangler allterrain tires. Four doors, 6-speed automatic transmission, white in colour. Very good condition with air conditioning. Asking $25,000 including GST. Call 780678-0053 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Viewing by appointment only.
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FIREWOOD FOR SALE White poplar $200 Spruce $260, Pine $300 Tamarack $320, Birch $440 Delivery available Cheapest, highest quality wood around Call or text 780-361-7500 ASSORTED BIRD CAGES – Steel, indoor. $30 each. 780877-2255. CHORD ORGAN – with 20 music books. $40. 780-877-2255. ASSORTED ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES – $20 each. 780-877-2255.
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Powerline Technician Apprentice Accounts Payable Analyst Crop Management Network is a progressive crop input retailer serving growers throughout Central Alberta. With the dedication to deliver high quality products and valued services, we strive to build longstanding partnerships with local farm businesses. Based out of the Camrose location, the Accounts Payable Analyst directs office activities including, providing front line customer service, report and document preparation, accounts payable and receivable, data management and assisting in inventory management and other projects assigned by the Controller. Job Duties • Manage all non-inventory accounts payable, including entering of purchase invoices/credit memos • Verifies incoming a/p invoices for accuracy • Ensuring that all payments are made in accordance with company policy and all payments are sent on time • Responsible for monthly balancing of all non-inventory accounts payable accounts • Resolving payment discrepancies and disputes on behalf of the company • Use word processing, spreadsheet, database or presentation software to prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents Qualifications • Administrative, Accounting or Business training required or a number of years of demonstrated administrative and/or supervisory experience • Knowledge of accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures • Strong computer skills and knowledge of office software packages • Proven time management, planning and multi-tasking skills • Ability to provide a strong focus on customer service and follow through Competitive salary, RRSP Program, Health and Wellness Spending Account, and Health and Dental Benefits Start Date: February 1, 2018 Posting Until: January 15, 2018 Apply to: HR@cropmanagement.com Visit us: www.cropmanagement.com
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of LORI JAYNE OZMENT, who died on September 27, 2017. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by January 12, 2018, and provide details of your claim with JAMES H. ANDREASSEN at Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
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Battle River Power Coop is a cooperative electric utility in Central Alberta supplying electricity to about 8200 rural members. We have a staff of about 50 employees engaged in all aspects of power distribution from installation to maintenance to billing, all administered from the same office near Camrose, Alberta. General Summary: • This is a four-year program to become a Journeyman Powerline Technician • Schooling will be done at NAIT every winter for 7 weeks at a time • It is a hands on learning under the direction of a Journeyman Powerline Technician Qualifications: • Class 5 Driver’s License with air endorsement • Must have team experience - developed ability to communicate with members of team and to be able to easily comprehend and follow instructions - must work well with others • Good health, strong physique and possess good body coordination • NAIT Requirements - Alberta High School Diploma with English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 30-3 or Chemistry 30 or Science 30 • NAIT Minimum Requirements - successful completion of English 20-2, Math 20-3, Science 10 or Entrance Exam Hours of Operation: Hours of operation are generally 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, four days a week. Salary and Benefits: Battle River Power Coop offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits and a positive work environment. The starting salary for this position will be based upon the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. Applications: Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and current resumé via email or to address below by Friday, January 12, 2018 at 4:00 pm or when suitable candidate is hired. We appreciate and consider all applications; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit your resumé to: Battle River Power Coop Attention: Human Resources Box 1420, Camrose, AB T4V 1X3 Fax: 780- 672-7969 Email: valerie.king@brpower.coop
FARMLAND FOR SALE Four quarters in a block 624.14 Acres of quality grain land. 3 1/2 miles south of Bawlf. Asking $2,560,000.
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The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a grant to the Flagstaff Food Bank to assist with operating costs. The grant is from income from the Doug and Helen Drever Fund, the Dick and Annie Drever Fund, the Willis and Irene Felzien Fund, the Creasy Family Fund, the Ian Harrison Memorial Fund and the Cliff and Jean Saville Fund, all created to support projects and programs for residents of towns, villages and Flagstaff County served by the Flagstaff Food Bank. The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support projects and facilities, 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 are 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 $5,445,000 to support community facilities and programs operated by organizations like those provided by the Flagstaff Food Bank. To learn more about the Flagstaff Food Bank, contact Diane Gordon at 780-3852419. To learn more about the Battle River Community Foundation contact Dana Andreassen, executive director, at 780-679-0449.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of MARY SOLVERSON, who died on December 13, 2017. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by January 12, 2018, and provide details of your claim with JAMES H. ANDREASSEN at Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
Battle River Community Foundation past chairman, Blain Fowler, presents a $10,000 cheque to Diane Gordon Flagstaff Food Bank treasurer and Lynne Jenkinson, director.
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UNIQUE CHARACTER HOME IN SEDGEWICK … This 1422 sq. ft. 3-bdrm. home on 2 lots is a charmer. Great potential w/ tons of extra space for all your needs. Perfect central location. Asking $119,000 CA0119202
FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY IN BASHAW! … Ideal commercial bldg. that can service not only your local clientele but the LAKE traffic as well! Nestled in a higher traffic area w/good access both in and out of town. Asking $150,000 CA0113104 W O N D E R F U L OPPORTUNITY IN RYLEY! … 3-bdrm., 2 bath bungalow w/over 1000 sq. ft. 2 garages, carport. Immediate possession. CA0113588 Asking $153,500 UPDATED BARRIERFREE HOME … in Daysland. Wheelchair accessible, open living space, enclosed elevator, many daily aides incl. Updated kitchen, vinyl windows, elec. panel, low maint. flrg. Single garage, 12’x32’ deck, immediate poss. CA0101339 Asking $129,900 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN OHATON! ... Looking for a property to located your business or just need more space? This is a good opportunity! 1488 sq. ft. bldg. w/good workshop area, overhead door access. Exc. 8’x20’ office trailer available all set up. Located just minutes from Camrose. Take a look! Asking $89,000 CA0093961 NICE SIZE LOTS! ... Affordably priced in hamlet of CA0090478 Kingman. Starting at $49,900 MOVE-IN READY HOME IN BAWLF! ... 3-bdrm. 1459 sq. ft. Lots of upgrades, features! Fully fenced, RV parking, lge. lot. Fantastic value in this home! Asking $317,500 CA0114925
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The Downtown Camrose Pocket Park located at 4952-50 Street was formerly dedicated as the Lions Centennial Park, Established 2017 on Dec. 14 at 12:30 p.m. Mayor Norm Mayer, along with representatives from City of Camrose administration, representatives from Battle River Community Foundation and generous donors joined members of the Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club in the formal dedication of the park named the Lions Centennial Park. On behalf of the City of Camrose, senior develop-
ment officer Colin McPhee began by thanking all the generous sponsors and donors to the park project thus far. “Thank you to everyone who has contributed including Camrose Historic Main Street Society, Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club, Lions of Alberta Foundation (the provincial funding body for Lions Club), Battle River Community Foundation, Enbridge, Hatch Law, Dr. Peter Burg, Dennis Johnson of Battle River Realty, and D.W. French Engineering who did the engineering of the sign.” McPhee added that the contributions made to the
Pocket Park project are a demonstration of how much Camrose takes pride in the community and community building. “Phase one of the project is now complete with the installation of the sign and phase two will commence construction in the spring of 2018. In the spring we will be installing planters and the finishing touches.” President of the Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club Larry Sharuga said on behalf of the club. “We are happy to be recognized and help out and doing whatever we can for the community.” Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The formal ribbon cutting for the Lions Centennial Park in Downtown Camrose was held on Dec. 14. Pictured in the centre of the photo left to right are Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club president Larry Sharuga, Mayor Norm Mayer and City of Camrose senior development officer Colin MacPhee joined by other Lions Club members and city administration.
A decision to readjust the schedule format for the next three seasons was passed at the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) board of governors during its semi-annual meeting on Saturday, November 25, in Red Deer. The AJHL will continue with its existing divisional schedule in 2018-19 and for the next three seasons through to the 2020-21 season. Each team will play the opponents within its division six times (three home, three away) and against teams in the opposite division two times (one home, one away) along with two games at the annual AJHL Showcase, for a total of 60 games. The format for the AJHL playoffs in the 2018-19 season will be determined at the annual general meeting of the AJHL board of governors. The 2018 AJHL Showcase will remain as a three-day event in the 2018-19 season. The location for the 12th annual AJHL Showcase will be determined early in 2018 with several AJHL communities expressing interest in hosting the event. The league has committed additional funds to officiating development throughout the remainder of the season. The league will also continue to utilize a four-man official system whenever possible. The board will present a new annual executive
award in the namesake of Ken Bracko. For 32 years, Bracko served as president of the Calgary Canucks up until his passing in 2015. To mark a lifetime of volunteerism and commitment to developing local hockey, the Max Bell 1 Arena was renamed in September to honour Ken Bracko and all the work he did for the sport. The newly created award will recognize these same qualities and commitment in current members within the AJHL board. The Western Canada Cup format will not be continued by the AJHL and its three western partners. At the conclusion of the 2018 AJHL playoffs, the champion will advance to a best-of-seven series versus the BCHL champion for the right to represent the West at the RBC Cup National Championship, similar to the Doyle Cup format that was used from 1962 to 2012. The league is operating under the direction of chairman Greg Wood and commissioner Ryan Bartoshyk. The staff consists of Fran Gow (vice-president hockey operations), Charla Flett (vice-president communications), George McCorry (vice-president officiating), Dean Laschowski (video review manager), Curtis Nichols (supervisor of officials) and Ken Dentzien (referee assignor). The 2018 AJHL annual general meeting will be held on Saturday, May 26 in Red Deer.
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WOW! AFFORDABLE, SPACIOUS 4+1 BDRM. TWO-STOREY HOME! ... 2,130 sq. ft. home, 4 bdrms. upper, 3.5 baths, 3+ living areas. Lots of room. Country style kitchen, DR, LR, 2 FR, rec. room, sunroom. Generous master, ensuite. Fenced yard, 24’x26’ garage. Spacious, affordable. Asking $269,900 CA0110254 TERRIFIC BUNGALOW CLOSE TO PARK, GOLF COURSE … located in Victoria Park! Great home offers nice LR w/newer flooring, great kitchen/DR w/lovely cabinets, family room w/gas FP. 22’x28’ htd. garage + much more! Asking $293,900 CA0111023 TOP FLOOR FIELDSTONE CONDO, BY MIRROR LAKE! … Desired corner unit w/wrap around deck. You’ll absolutely love this beautiful bright open floor plan. Lovely 2-bdrm. unit. Cozy FP, en suite, MF laundry, lge. east facing deck. Senior friendly, underground htd. parking. Close to walking trails, city centre. Call now to view! CA0100044 Now only $285,000 COZY BUNGALOW ON QUIET STREET … open concept living/kitchen/dining plus 2 bdrm., 4-pce. main bath. Partially fin. bsmt. w/2-pce. G! NEW LISTIN bath. Great potential as a starter, rental or development for duplex. Asking $132,000 CA0122693 EXC. MOBILE ON RENTED LOT IN NORTHSIDE TRAILER PARK! … Affordable bright living w/vaulted ceiling, wonderful laminate flooring, spacious LR, super kitchen, dining area w/china cabinet, lge. master w/WI closet, en suite, 2 more bdrm., bath, laundry room. Outdoor space offers deck, parking pad, landscaping, fencing. A must see! Ask $89,900 CA0103045 AFFORDABLE 2-STOREY ... near schools, playground and downtown. Immense potential w/over 1000 sq. ft., 2 bdrm., full bath, office, MF laundry, bsmt. storage. Alley access w/newer 26’x28’ htd. garage. Be sure to check out this outstanding offering w/assessed value over 200K. CA0119278 Asking $159,900 AFFORDABLE, SENIOR FRIENDLY CONDO, EASY ACCESS, GREAT LIFESTYLE! … Close by medical clinics, shopping centres, restaurants. You’ll love this senior-friendly bldg. Perfect for visiting, entertaining, coffee gatherings. Lovely LR, cozy FP, sunroom, den, en suite. Affordable too! Asking $165,000 CA0118475
GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY OR STARTER … Lots of potential w/R2 zoning. Both sides of duplex available w/separate titles, currently leased at $1200/mo. + utilities. One 4-bdrm. unit, one 3-bdrm. unit, both w/dev. bsmt. A great opportunity! CA0114578 & CA0114579 Asking $187,000 each
Awesome Acreage lifestyle, countryside views, on pave… Exc. energy eff. ! EAment! AN AR GMacres, home, Hwy 617. 1770 sq. ft. home. ICF K IN4.3 basement, ICF MF w/in-floor htg all 3 lvls. You’ll love the warmth, rustic finish, countryside views, bright windows, beautiful staircase and ceilings. Cozy LR, bright dinette, exc. kitchen, MF laundry, superb master, exc. bsmt. and more! Country lifestyle and décor, you’ll love it! Ask $549,000 CA0101513 EXC. OPPORTUNITY, AWESOME COUNTRY LIFESTYLE! … Wow! 12.75 acres located on pvmt., Hwy 834, w/municipal sewer service. You’ll love this peaceful acreage setting. Lots of room for your hobbies, animals or build your dream workshop. Featuring a cozy 1283 sq. ft., 3+1 bdrm. bungalow. Awesome acreage setting. 40’x72’ quonset + more! Come and enjoy. Asking $319,900 CA0115873 REMARKABLE PROPERTY! … 1/3 mile off Hwy 21. 10 min. to Camrose. 26 acres, 2190 sq. ft. fully fin. home + sun room. A/C, vinyl windows, 3 gas FP, newer shingles. 32’x48’ htd. shop, 32’x60’ partially htd. shop, 34’x60’ barn. 7 acres fenced, 11 acres hay, dugout, garden, masterfully landscaped. A true beauty! Asking $995,000 CA0119340
STUNNING ACREAGE 5 MIN. FROM CAMROSE! … 1918 sq. ft. bungalow has 5 bdrm., 3 baths will impress you from moment you pull up! Open, bright concept floor plan, vaulted ceilings, hardwood flrg. MF deck, panoramic views on 27 acres + much more! Pride in ownership is shown throughout this property! CA0114395 Asking $1,100,000 ENJOY COUNTRY LIVING … at its finest on this beautiful, peaceful acreage setting close to Camrose! 1112 sq. ft., 4-bdrm. 2-bath bungalow w/lots of upgrades, features! Treed yard, garden area, old schoolhouse w/ loft area, htd. dble garage. You’ll be amazed by this charming, peaceful, quaint setting. A must see! Asking $389,900 CA0115688 GORGEOUS SETTING! … 1998 built, barely 10 min. to Camrose. 1672 sq. ft. bungalow w/vinyl windows, new shingles, 3 bdrm., 2 baths, vaulted ceiling, 2 FP. 24’x28’ garage, 19’x31’ shelter, fenced area for animals. A piece of paradise! Asking $399,900 CA0115338 46466 RANGE ROAD 213 … Build your dream home in McNary Estates on this 1.57 acre parcel. Beautiful location, views! Asking $156,800 CA0117157
HANDY MAN SPECIAL! … 5-bdrm. home in quiet area has ample space for whole family. Nice sized 26’x26’ dble. car garage provides extra storage. New additions done for you already, this may be house you’ve been waiting for! CA0119273 Asking $233,900 LOOKING FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOME OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY? … Here it is! 3-bdrm. bungalow in quiet location close to schools, hockey arena, ball diamonds. Huge family room, lots of storage. Single car garage w/carport + much more! Asking $239,900 CA0098325 BEAUTIFUL 2-BDRM. CONDO! … Centrally located close to downtown shopping, university, schools. Elevator, 2 entrances to suite. Bright open design, lovely LR, spacious dinette, kitchen, generous master, en suite. 7 appl., 2 decks. Retired, first home or investment! It’s a great opportunity! Asking $169,900 CA0116747 MOVE IN READY! … Great LR w/bay windows. Open kitchen/ dining w/centre island, corner pantry, lots of cabinet space. 3 bdrm. upstairs, full bath. Bsmt. fully fin. w/LR, flex space. Enjoy lge. deck, fully landscaped/fenced yard. Close to shopping, parks. Immediate possession. Asking $293,000 CA0116852 MOVE IN READY MOBILE HOME … on own lot! Clean home w/dble. car port, 2 bdrm., full bath. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Asking $109,900 CA0120262 GREAT STARTER, PRIVATE PARK SIDE LOCATION! … 1024 sq. ft. family bungalow plan. Spacious LR, vaulted ceiling, bright country style kitchen, patio doors to deck overlooking park. Exc. bsmt. w/lge. family/games area. Great yard, 15’x22’ attached garage + more! Lots of potential! Asking $219,900 CA0115998 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 $289,900 CA0094155 EXC. STARTER HOME IN DUGGAN PARK! … 1980 built w/3+1 bdrm., hardR EDUCED ! wood/cork flrg., fin. bsmt. 24’x26’ garage w/gas RI, fenced yard + more. Great choice! CA0113061 Asking $239,000 GREAT STARTER, BUNGALOW BY SCHOOLS, PARKS! … 958 sq. ft. 2+1 bdrm. w/good location. Bright LR, cozy kitchen, dinette w/patio doors to lge. private deck. Dev. bsmt. w/lge. family/games area. Courtyard, 24’x26’ garage, alley access + more! Call now! Now only $212,900 CA0116420
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LOTS OF POTENTIAL! PRIVATE HIDEAWAY/HOBBY FARM! … 159.67 acres close to Ministik Lake Game Bird Sanctuary. Need more land? 153.83 acres and 5.14 acres available. Older 1046 sq. ft. home was moved onto a walkout bsmt. Partially reno’d., upgraded, MF mostly completed. Natural quarter w/ponds, trees. Sold “as is”! Asking $429,900 CA0116995 ACREAGE 5.14 ACRES, GREAT BLDG. SITE! … Close to pvmt., Ministik Lake Game Bird Sanctuary. Additional 153.83 acres available. Build your dream home! Asking $92,000 CA0117021 153.83 ACRES, GREAT BLDG. SITE! … Close to pvmt., Ministik Lake Game Bird Sanctuary. Need more land? 159.67 acres and 5.14 acres available. Rolling pasture land, natural trees. Good bldg. site. Property is being sold “as is”! Lots of potential! Asking $319,000 CA0117019 Wow! EXCEPTIONAL ACREAGE W/AMAZING YARD SETTING. IT’S PERFECT!... For hobbyist, small business or rec. use! Impressive custom built 1,818 sq. ft. home only minutes from Camrose, just off pavement. Wow! Awesome 32’x48’ workshop, it’s the MAN CAVE you dreamed of! This beautiful home feat. 9’ vaulted ceilings, bright windows w/dormers, lovely hardwood floors. Awesome gourmet kitchen, bright dinette, cozy great room, superb master and en suite, MF laundry. Awesome park setting and lifestyle! Exceptional opportunity! Asking $639,900 CA0101671
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BEAUTIFUL QUALITY BUILT BUNGALOW in NDLY! daysland! … IE FR R IO SEN gorgeous home! 9’, vaulted ceilAbsolutely ings, gorgeous bamboo flooring, lots of bright windows. Gourmet kitchen w/granite, lovely bright dinette w/patio doors to amazing deck. Awesome great room, huge master, superb en suite! Exc. MF laundry, awesome yard, attached htd. garage, RV parking, a/c + more! You’ll love it! Asking $329,900 CA0074085
SOLID FAMILY HOME IN DUGGAN PARK … close to playgrounds, west end amenities. Fully fin. bungalow, 3 bdrm., 3 baths. 22’x24’ htd. garage, exc. RV option, fenced yard + more! Asking $265,900 CA0119994 EXCELLENT AND 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! CA0119494 Asking $119,900
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2.94 ACRE MULTI-FAMILY LOT ZONED R3! EXC. LOCATION, CLOSE TO AMENITIES! … Exc. property for an adult community, condominium project and/or multi-family developments. Prime west-end location w/exc. site. Pavement on 3 sides, across from huge park. CA0097247
COZY ACREAGE JUST SOUTH OF EDBERG! ... Many updates in recent years – plumbing, elec., upstairs vinyl windows, hardwood flrg., baths, pellet stove + more! Awesome 30’x40’ shop w/ garage, work space + upper level flex room. Nice and private! Ask $312,500 CA0109443 REMARKABLE CUSTOM BUILT RAISED B U N G A LO W ! … 1885 sq. ft. on 11.05 acres. Cross fenced, 4 good outbuildings incl. 24’x28’ htd. shop, dugout, lge. garden, ICF foundation w/infloor heat, 9’ ceilings, hardwood/tile/cork flooring, HRV unit, triple pane windows. Fully fin., move-in ready. Minutes to Camrose! Asking $685,000 CA0103277 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ... on this beautiful, private 3-acre parcel! Only 10 min. from Camrose, this perfect sized lot is awaiting your “big plans”. With power brought to the property and a well already dug, all you have to do is connect them. The exclusivity of this property will be sure to draw you in. Only 2 km off pavement! Asking $119,900 CA0114236 OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE THIS ACREAGE WITHIN CAMROSE CITY LIMITS! … 2.24 acres, beautiful 2 storey home w/ over 2000 sq. ft., 4 bdrm., 3 baths, greenhouse amenities. This is a must see to appreciate the value of this property and home! Close to parks, trails. Asking $989,900 CA0112117
TOTALLY UPGRADED! … Reno’d inside and out – windows, siding, flooring, bathroom, kitchen, furnace, HW tank – you name it! 2 decks, 16’x28’ garage. Close to schools, downtown area. Asking $180,000 CA0120069 RIDGE POINT CONDO … centrally located, close to schools, downtown. Well maintained 3-bdrm., 2 bath unit w/open concept floor plan, vaulted ceilings, oak cabinetry, MF laundry. Deck out back. Perfect for first time home owner or investment property. Asking $179,900 CA0108958
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