February 27, 2018 Country Booster

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Daysland is in the final four . . . . .

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County part of Ferintosh review . . . . . . .

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Bawlf families that play basketball together. . . . . 8 Fish and Wildlife seeks public’s assistance in solving cases . . . . . . . . . .

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Working Together to Reduce Crime

Devin Bonnar (left) president of the BRRCWS, and Constable Trent Kenyon of the Camrose RCMP detachment, inspect the security measures in place on a local farm, including locks on fuel tanks.

The Battle River Rural Crime Watch Society (BRRCWS) is a non-profit organization that has been operational for approximately four years. It began as an extension of the Bashaw Rural Crime Watch Program to assist the Camrose and Bashaw RCMP detachments and Camrose County Protective Services in preventing and fighting crime. The goal is to educate rural families and individuals to be vigilant in reporting suspicious behaviour in an effort to reduce criminal activity. Rural crime has increased steadily over recent years. Rural residents are reminded to lock their homes, vehicles, outbuildings and fuel tanks. Get to know your neighbours. Keep an eye out for each other and immediately report unusual or suspicious activity.

Reducing crime starts with property owners, and by working together, a significant impact can be made on reducing crimes in your area.

For more information please visit brccws.com or https://www.facebook.com/Battle-River-Rural-Crime-Watch-Society.

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Daysland is in the final four

By Murray Green

ADAMA’s annual #ThankARetailer community contest salutes ag retailers that do so much for Canada’s rural communities.

Each year, four outstanding ag retailers are selected to receive grand prizes of $15,000, which they can spend on a community initiative of their choice.

This year, ADAMA plans to give back in an even bigger way. Once the four regional winners are selected in February, they will compete in a second round of voting to become the national champion, who will receive an extra $15,000 for their community, for a grand total of $30,000. “Ag retailers are the unspoken heroes of the agriculture industry,” said Andrew Mann, CEO of ADAMA. “They aren’t just brick-and-mortar retail locations. Often, they donate time, money and manpower to better their communities.”

Last year’s winning ag retailers chose to fund an array of community projects, including building an outdoor classroom, repairing a community skating rink and constructing a residential hospice called Jessica’s House. “We have great customers,” said Joanne Schoff of Bashaw Crop Services, one of the 2017 contest winners. “To be able to give back in a way that benefits them, that’s a pretty great feeling.”

Participants can now vote online for one of the four regional winners below to win the national prize of an additional $15,000 for good causes.

Daysland Crop Management is one of the four finalists. They are trying to raise money for the Daysland Playground Committee.

Participants can also earn bonus votes throughout the contest by following either of the following options.

Vote, then share to Facebook or Twitter to receive one bonus vote per share, per platform, per day. This gives them the chance to earn two bonus votes a day until the contest closes on March 8.

Like/Follow ADAMA Canada on Facebook or Twitter to receive five bonus votes per like/follow, per platform.

You can earn a total of 10 bonus votes until the contest closes.

Participants who attempt to earn additional bonus votes by unfollowing and then refollowing ADAMA Canada on any social media platform will not receive additional bonus votes.

National voting closes on Thursday, March 8 at midnight (MST) and is open to all Canadians with a Facebook account.

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Ryley business in good company

By Murray Green

After two years of tough economic adjustment, Alberta employers are trying to create a lot of new jobs. Alberta employers are raising the bar when it comes to progressive working conditions and forward-thinking HR policies. The best of these were recognized as winners of Alberta’s Top Employers competition.

“It’s hard not to be impressed by the resilience of the Alberta economy and the employers that call this province home,” said Richard Yerema, managing editor of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project.

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represented by this year’s winners, you can see the outlines of the new economy in Alberta.”

Beaver Municipal Solutions in Ryley was selected as one of the Alberta Top 70.

“In addition to providing their staff with training and skills development, many of this year’s winning organizations are placing more emphasis on health and wellness,” said Kristina Leung, senior editor at the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. “Having a healthy workforce is a strong driver of productivity, which is important for organizations looking for ways to fuel long-term growth.”

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Traditional water rights hung out to dry

By Wes Taylor, MLA Battle River-Wainwright

As the critic for Property and Surface Rights here in Alberta I was troubled to hear that the livelihood of ranchers are being threatened by an unreasonable and incorrect interpretation of the Water Act. In December, Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) sent out letters advising Albertans that water license applications submitted over 15 years ago will be rescinded and water access related to those applications revoked.

I spoke to southeast rancher Aaron Brower about the issue; he is one of the recipients of these letters.

His family have operated their ranch for generations.

Mr. Brower was told his application filed in 2001 by his father was being closed because the application was deemed incomplete and his traditional access to this public asset was cancelled.

To suggest that a form filed with the government over 15 years ago is deemed invalid, with the consequence that the file is closed, is both arbitrary and outrageous. Mr. Brower made several attempts to have the issue resolved with the AEP in good faith, but AEP soundly refused forcing Mr. Brower to proceed with a time consuming and costly appeal to the Environmental Appeals Board.

Despite the ranch operating in the area for generations where traditional water usage was guaranteed, the NDP Government is now attempting to usurp this traditional access through questionable means. It is disturbing to think that the government did not seek a mutually agreeable solution before taking such drastic action.

Now Mr. Brower will be paying legal fees and taking time away from his ranch to challenge the decision with the Environmental Appeals Board.

A local rancher is left without critical water access for his livestock because of repeated bureaucratic bungling by this NDP Government. Albertans know that water is essential for our ranchers, for the success of their business, and ability to support their families. With the stroke of a bureaucrat’s pen a ranch that has been in continuous operation for over a century is under threat.

Unfortunately, this appears to have become a common theme in the Milk River Basin. Several Ranchers in the area have had their livelihoods threatened by an unreasonable and incorrect interpretation of the Water Act, or in the case of Mr. Brower, had their file arbitrarily closed without any consultation or attempt to find an equitable solution.

I’m not sure how deep this water access issue goes, Alberta law requires traditional agricultural water access be recognized. Water rights are just as important here in East Central Alberta, whether it is Camrose, Killam, Wainwright, Vermilion, Lloydminster, Provost and all the communities that surround us. United Conservative MLAs and I are urging anyone who have received similar letters from the AEP to contact their local MLA office.

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

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Battle River Rural Crime Watch Society president Devin Bonnar, left, and Camrose RCMP Constable Trent Kenyon, right, work together to educate rural residents on how to prevent crime from occurring on their properties.

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Being your neighbour’s keeper

By Lori Larsen

With the amount of property crime on the rise Camrose and Bashaw RCMP detachments and Camrose County Protective Services encourage rural residents to be nosey neighbours.

With an extensive service area it is virtually impossible for RCMP and Protective Services members to be everywhere all the time and so they rely heavily on residents to be the eyes and ears of their communities.

In an effort to assist the Camrose and Bashaw RCMP and Camrose County Protective Services in preventing and battling crime the notfor-profit Battle River Rural Crime Watch Society (BRRCWS), under the direction of the board, conduct training and education of rural citizens on reporting suspicious activity as well as providing information through the BRRCWS website.

“The website shows a map of the specific areas covered essentially within the Bashaw and Camrose RCMP jurisdiction,” explained RCMP Camrose detachment communication coordinator Jaimy Black.

“There have been several calls of suspicious persons reported recently,” continued Black.

“This is wonderful, considering there have been so many thefts. While a number of them do turn out to be a neighbour

or a local resident who is looking after a neighbour’s house, we still want to encourage people to introduce themselves to the neighbourhood and use each other as an extra source of information and protection and an invaluable extra sets of eyes on one another’s property.”

If at any time you suspect something or someone, either around your own property or neighbouring properties, contact your local RCMP detachment. To submit an anonymous tip visit the BRRCWS website at brrcws.com/how-to-help or Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers. ab.ca/edmonton/.

“As the BRRCWS now takes in a bigger area than previous Rural Crime Watches, we are looking for new and energetic members and we also need to fill a couple positions on the board,” said BRRCWS president Devin Bonnar.

“BRRCWS is hoping that with more members throughout the Camrose and Bashaw RCMP detachment areas we can better report suspicious activities quicker and more accurately to the proper authorities.

We also want the criminals to know we are all watching out for our neighbours as a larger group.”

Camrose RCMP Constable Trent Kenyon advises property owners on protecting themselves

against crime. “It is first and foremost the property owners responsibility to take all possible measures to secure and protect their property.

“An excellent second crime reduction measure is to get to know your immediate neighbours well enough to feel comfortable to drive into their place if you think something is amiss.

Everyone looking out for each other and communicating together goes a long way in reducing crime. Criminals specializing in property thefts count on neighbours not looking out for each other and citizens in general not notifying police of suspicious behaviour.”

In an effort to reduce and report crime BRRCWS operates a Facebook page with valuable information on rural crime watch.

“The BRRCWS Facebook page receives information on recent crimes in the Camrose County area and sometimes police ask BRRCWS to add posts where police are looking for additional information on a suspect or suspect vehicle,” added Const. Kenyon.

For more information on Battle River Rural Crime Watch Society, to view recent activity in the Camrose/Bashaw RCMP jurisdiction or to report a suspicious activity or a crime visit the BRRCWS website at brrcws.com.

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County EL LE L S L DIE AB part of R AIL FU E Ferintosh UMM AV S OW review N

By Murray Green

Camrose County council agreed to appoint councillor Cindy Trautman as the elected representative to the Ferintosh Viability Review Team, with councillor Jack Lyle as the alternate.

The County took over the Village of New Norway, mandated by the provincial government in the past, and are taking precautions to be more informed.

Camrose County also appointed administrator Paul King as the administrative representative to the Ferintosh Viability Review Team, with corporate services manager Teresa Gratrix as the alternate.

“The review team will look into indicators of it being viable or not viable. They will look at taxation, commercial properties, bank accounts, liability and capital assets,” said King.

“Once completed, the community will look at if they are viable, is trending towards viability, or is not viable. That recommendation will go to the government and the village council to determine if proceed, need to do things to become more viable, or become part of the County,” added King.

In May 2017, municipal affairs notified the County that they did not want the Ferintosh viability review to be an encumbrance to the upcoming elections and the work of the viability review team was suspended until after the October elections.

“With those elections now complete, municipal affairs is looking to resume the viability review. In order to do so, both an elected and administrative representative, and alternate to represent the County, need to be appointed to the Viability Review Team,” said King.

“This puts us in an awkward position,” said Reeve Don Gregorwich.

Letters were sent to the municipal associations and the Village of Ferintosh requesting that they re-confirm their own appointments to the viability review team.

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Sarah Ranson, manager of municipal viability, will be the government liaison.

Edberg, Ferintosh review correction In a story about Camrose County making a presentation to AAMDC convention in the Feb. 13 edition of The Camrose Booster, it was stated that “We manage 10 villages and hamlets and Camrose County is expecting two villages to face dissolution

in the next two years; Ferintosh and Edberg.”

It should have stated that, in discussions about future issues that Camrose County public works may face, that Camrose County is involved in a viability review with the Village of Ferintosh, which may, or may not

lead to dissolution. However at this time the County is not aware of any issues with the Village of Edberg. Camrose County apologizes to the residents and administration of the Villages of Ferintosh and Edberg for any issues this may have caused.

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Two new potato varieties were introduced last year

By Murray Green

Two Canadian potato companies received new licensed potato varieties developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).

The new potatoes, called AAC Confederation and AAC Canada Gold-Dorée, were recently named by Progest 2001 based out of SainteCroix, Quebec, and Canadian Eastern Seed Growers based out of New Brunswick, respectively.

Both company presidents were excited about the commercial potential these potatoes possess and feel they could rival Yukon Gold.

AAFC potato breeder Dr. Benoit Bizimungu describes both potatoes as having good yield and disease resistance profiles, making them more profitable to produce and can be considered an improvement on Yukon Gold.

“Taste and texture are important,” André Gagnon, president of Progest 2001, said. “We need tasty special potatoes that fit customer needs. We feel that AAC Confederation has the potential to become a popular yellow variety for consumers.”

When naming AAC

Canada Gold Dorée, André Côté, co-owner of the Eastern Seed Growers with his brother Eric Côté, explains they were inspired by this potato’s golden colour.

“We chose AAC Canada Gold-Dorée for its golden flesh and its golden potential as a winner in the markets.”

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tion and AAC Canada GoldDorée are graduates of the AAFC potato breeding program based in Fredericton, New Brunswick. “A lot of work goes into developing a new potato variety. It is no surprise that the potato was taken up so quickly by the industry because it has great attributes,” said Dr. Benoit

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Bawlf families that play basketball together

By Lori Larsen

The Bawlf Wildcats girl’s basketball team truly believe that the families that play together stay together.

Composed of a total of 16 players, ages 12 to 15, the Wildcats team is unique, in that it has five pairs of siblings.

“One of the first warnings I got when I took over the team was you can’t have siblings playing together,” said girls junior basketball coach Abraham Kungel.

“But I found that not to be the case. There are both strengths and weaknesses in having sisters play together.”

Coach Kungel commented that while the sisters may be a bit harder on each other, they also manage to make passes to each other that may not necessarily happen with other non-related players.

Player Mya Van Brabant (older sister of Edyn) said, “I try to give my sister advice which comes out harsh sometimes, but I also always tell her when she does something good.”

Edyn did not disagree and, with a certain degree of acceptance, added that it is okay when Mya is a little harsh.

In all instances, the elder sisters have a few more years of experience playing than their younger siblings, not unlike any other older player, and have earned the right to give some helpful advice.

Bawlf vice-principal Shane Gau elaborated on the advantages of having siblings playing together. “The younger girls have been watching their older sisters play for a few years now and have been attending the older sisters’ games and really learning the games from behind the scenes.

“I think coach Kungel and coach (Rob) Longhurst (senior girls’ basketball coach) would agree it is easier in a way because they (younger sisters) will understand the game a little bit more coming into it.”

Gau added that Bawlf School has a very talented group of Grade 7 girls (basketball) and it is rare that this many Grade 7s would make a junior high team.

Coach Longhurst remarked, “The older siblings on the team all play on my high school team and the younger siblings will come and watch them play and

Bawlf Wildcats girls’ basketball team’s five pairs of sisters always have each other’s backs.

From left, Mya Van Brabant (back), Edyn Van Brabant, Grayce Flemming (back), Shaye Flemming, Kiera Schlaut (back), Raya Schlaut, Natasha Siewert (back), Ashley Siewert, Halle Huseby (back) and Makenna Huseby.

Back row, left to right, coach Abraham Kungel, Halle Huseby, Natasha Siewert, Taryn Watson, Emily Grouette, Grayce Flemming, Hope Reimer, Kiera Schlaut. Middle row, left to right, Bella Schacher, Edyn Van Brabant, Shaye Flemming, Ashley Siewert, Raya Schlaut, Makenna Huseby. Front row, left to right, Halle Weinkauf and Mya Van Brabant. Missing is coach Jody Watson.

some even come to the practices.”

He indicated that he will often bring the younger siblings who show up to practices onto the court and have them practice with the high school team.

“It gives them something to strive for, because they see what ends up happening with their older sisters and they get that extra drive and desire to reach that level.”

Makenna Huseby said that often her and her older sister Halle will play basketball at home and it was Halle who suggested that Makenna play on a team.

Gau continued, “All of the sisters have found that being able to shoot hoops, dribble or pass the ball to someone who

is close to the same age at home, someone they can actually work on their skills with away from the school, works well,” Mya added with a glint in her voice, “The younger sisters will try to get better than us, so we just keep trying harder to stay better so the younger sisters never get better than us.”

One might say this is the reverse psychology of sibling rivalry.

Despite the sisters’ abilities to learn from each other and take a bit harsher criticism, the fact remains they are family and, at the end of the day, have to go home with each other.

Player Kiera Schlaut (older sister to Raya) said, “We work well together. I guess if you

(as sisters) fight a lot, it may not work, but I get along with my sister.”

While Raya said that sometimes it is fine to play with her sister, she admitted that it can also be a little stressful. “If I do something that isn’t great, she kind of puts pressure on me.” Perhaps more so than another player, who is not related and therefore doesn’t have the same level of comfort family members do with each other.

Grayce Flemming (older sister to Shaye) said the game doesn’t very often come home to the dinner table, but if Shaye is upset with her, she might get a little picky or mad, but that she does the same thing to her as well.

Shaye replied that Grayce can be a little

bit shy when it comes to getting mad at her, but when she criticizes her, it tends to be a little harsher than most.

Grayce responded with a quick, “So do you” to which Shaye responded, “Only after you get mad at me.”

Typical sibling bantering is bound to happen on or off the court.

When asked if the older sisters are a little more protective of their younger siblings than perhaps unrelated players, the consensus was unanimously yes.

A shley Siewer t (younger sister to Natasha) recalled one game where a player from the other team got really mad at her and Natasha stuck up for her.

Gau commented, “Often it takes a lot of time to develop a team and build that chemistry, but when you have a group of girls who are sisters that automatic chemistry comes a little bit sooner because they are friends and know each other. A big part of winning is coming together as a group and this group has definitely done well this season.

They are a good team and tightly knit.”

Gau said this team and its success speaks to the culture of the building (Bawlf School) and the community itself.

“In general, I would be hesitant to say there are other schools that are doing what we are doing right now. Having five sets of siblings is rare on a team, but in a smaller rural community, it is probably far more common.”

On a final note, coach Longhurst suggested that the story of the five sets of sisters on one team will become a series in three years when, likely, all of these girls will be on the high school basketball team.

“It will be a phenomenal team.”

In speaking to the five sets of siblings, it was clear that there is a special bond, whether that means being a bit harsher or being a bit more defensive of each other. None the less, there is an unspoken connection that borders on pride and, dare they say it, love for each other.

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, February 27, 2018 – Page 9

Fish and Wildlife seek public’s assistance in solving cases

By Lori Larsen

The Camrose Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch (FWEB) has been working with the Stettler FWEB on some follow-up investigations and are looking for public assistance that may help solve any of the following cases from the 2017 hunting season.

The first case resulted from a report received on Nov. 5, 2017 to Stettler FW (Fish and Wildlife) officers of a bull moose that had been shot and left, occurring four miles (6.4 km) west of the Hamlet of Byemoor (southeast of Stettler). The officers located the bull moose with antlers still intact and nothing appeared to have been salvaged from the animal.

The second case originated from a public complaint received on Nov. 8, 2017 to the Stettler FW indicating a moose carcass, where only the head, hide, and several small cuts of meat (back straps), had been salvaged. It was sighted approximately six miles (9.6 km) south of Highway 12 and the Hamlet of Botha near Shooting Lake. Reports indicated that two individuals were observed at the moose carcass and were also observed driving a teal green-coloured pickup truck with a white topper. Officers would like to speak with either of these individuals.

The third case occurred on Nov. 10, 2017 as the result of a concerned member of the public contacting Camrose FW regarding two shot and left moose located approximately three miles (4.8 km) southwest of the Town of Forestburg.

Fish and Wildlife officers located a small, antlered bull and an antlerless cow moose. Nothing was salvaged off these animals.

Case four involves notification to Stettler FW on Nov. 10, 2017 regarding a shot and left antlered mule deer located northeast of Stettler. Officers were advised that a white, extended cab pickup truck driving westbound on secondary Highway 601 stopped on the road. Two passengers, who appeared to be youths, exited the vehicle from the passen-

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Finally in a fifth case, Stettler FW officers located two shot and left antlerless mule deer while conducting hunter compliance checks on Nov. 22, 2017. The deer were found approximately five miles (eight km) west of the Forestburg Reservoir. Nothing was salvaged off these animals.

Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch officers encourage members of the public to come forward with any information.

Even if you think what you saw may be nothing, often simple observations can make a difference in an investigation.

If you have any information regarding these cases or any other fisheries or wildlife violations or you have observed something that seems suspicious or out of the ordinary, contact the Report-A-Poacher hotline at 1-800-642-3800 or your local Fish and Wildlife Office. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for reward.

The tip you give could be the one that assists in protecting and maintaining our wonderful natural resources.

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The COUNTRY BOOSTER, February 27, 2018 – Page 10

Protest against Summer Jobs Program continues

By Kevin Sorenson, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot

The submission deadline for the 2018 Canada Student Summer Job Programs funding applications was Feb. 9. While the deadline may have passed, the protest against the attestation or “values test” is far from over.

The Summer Jobs Program provides funding for full-time summer jobs for students between the ages of 15 and 30. Not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employees and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees are eligible to apply.

Not-for-profit organizations can receive up to 100 per cent, while public-sector employers and small businesses can receive up to 50 per cent of the provincial/territorial minimum hourly wage, as well as employment-related costs.

This year, Service Canada imposed a new requirement for applicants to sign an “attestation” that their core mandate respects individual human rights in Canada including reproductive rights and the right to be free from discrimination on the basis of sex, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, colour, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.”

Churches and other faith based organizations are challenging having to publicly affirm “values” that are contrary to their conscience. Counties and municipalities are joining this protest and unfortunately, as a result many students may have difficulties finding local jobs this summer.

On Jan. 24, I received an email from one municipal administrator in which they stated “I will not attest to the support of reproductive rights as a condition to funding for this grant. It is our view that attesting to this condition has nothing to do with our operations. Also, it is our position that attesting to this is contrary to the right to have a free personal and moral belief and has no place as a condition to funding in our great country.”

Our Conservative party supports this view as we fundamentally believe that all Canadians should be treated equally by their government, regardless of their faith or conscience. Conservative leader Andrew Scheer recently stated “I believe that the federal government should respect the freedoms that Canadians enjoy to have different beliefs and that by imposing the personal values of Justin Trudeau on a wide variety of groups is not an appropriate way to go.” Trudeau’s values test simply has no place in a tolerant, multicultural society such as Canada. The Prime Minister talks a lot about respecting diversity, but his actions tell a very different story.

I am very concerned about those students who will be denied the opportunity to work for faith based organizations including summer bible camps as well as counties and municipalities who share this objection.

This summer, many students in Southern Alberta and throughout the country will not be able to learn important workplace values such as team work, respect, work ethic, and dedication, or acquire mechanical and managerial skills. And, as one municipal administrator pointed out, these students will also fail to obtain “the financial means to help them advance their academic achievements or put towards their day-to-day expenses.”

I thank these municipal administrators, as well as everyone else, who have contacted me to state their opposition. You can be assured that I will continue to fight for those being unfairly targeted and insist on fair and equitable access to federal programs and services.

To that end, I would appreciate knowing about any other municipalities, small businesses or not-for-profit organizations, particularly faith-based organizations that are denied funding this summer for failing to provide the attestation.

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

Understanding rural transportation

By Ruth Eva Jensen

Community transportation is the most wonderful thing that has ever happened in Camrose.

Until recently the situation was different, more along these lines: “I wish I had never moved to Camrose. I was told it was a wonderful city with great amenities for seniors and it is. It is a wonderful city, but it has no bus service!

Where I came from there were far fewer amenities, but it at least it had a bus.”

A group of us were at a City of Camrose council meeting to discuss the need for public transportation in this small city and an older, very articulate Camrose resident was speaking for many in the community.

Today, the story is different. Camrose Community Bus, not quite a year old, runs four days a week and is well used, in fact, the number of riders has surpassed all expectations.

The day I rode for the purpose of this story, we were at the point of having to stand if one more person boarded. Fortunately, a rider disembarked making room for the next passenger. To quote one of the passengers, “It is the most wonderful thing that ever happened in Camrose!”

As I rode the bus, I talked to riders because I wanted to hear their take on the service and how it was filling their needs.

Having access to this service has made their lives richer and more meaningful. As one rider put it, “If I didn’t have the bus, I would be stranded.” Another said, “It has changed my life. For $2, I can ride the bus to work.” While people going to work, students, and seniors have somewhat different needs, particularly in terms of the starting and ending times, all sing its praises.

Back at the meeting (on March 2, 2015) with the City of Camrose, another strong older individual asked the council how much they paid for a loaf of bread. That had the attention of all of us. “It costs me $16 because I must take a cab as I can no longer drive.”

Today, people are using the public transportation system to get to the grocery store, attend medical appointments, to meet friends for coffee and lunch, or to reach their workplaces and classes; all of which are important and necessary for good health and personal well-being.

The bus has brought freedom to many people who were once stranded at home. It stops outside my building and one day when I was out with my dog, I met a couple pushing a wheelchair through the snowy sidewalk to the bus stop. The woman pushing the wheelchair told me the

bus has been a lifesaver for them as they are no longer “stuck” at home. The bus arrived and driver Barry Toms was there to help the man in the wheelchair board. Barry is credited with being the “heart and soul” of the service.

Is the Camrose Community Bus service a success story? Most definitely.

Another benefit is that some riders indicate they leave their vehicles at home in winter weather and ride. Winters in Alberta can create challenging road conditions. For people to have the option to leave the vehicle behind and still be able to get out is a bonus for all of us and the environment.

With all the enthusiasm for this service, there are still recommendations for improvement, such as increasing the number of days it runs, adding more hours at the beginning and end of the day, and increasing the bus running hours to later on weekends, particularly so people can attend events and still return by bus. And yes, add new routes.

We have come a long way from that day at the Camrose City council meeting. Thanks to the leaders who listened and acted, the lives of many Camrose citizens have been significantly enhanced.

RAILWAY HELP

Submitted Stephanie Enright of Rosalind and her daughter Brooklyn received $500 from Battle River Railway chair Ken Eshpeter to go towards the Regional Rural Children’s Centre in Bawlf. The Centre provides three and four year old children with playschool programming, as well as afterschool care for children who attend the Bawlf School. The railway supports the important organization as pre-schoolers represent our future.

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, February 27, 2018 – Page 11

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HARRY R. BURFIELD hereby offers the following parcel of land in the Camrose County area for sale by tender, subject to the existing reservations on title with the exception of any financial encumbrances on title such as Mortgages, which will be discharged: LINC: 0023 451 529 MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 19 TOWNSHIP 48 SECTION 19 QUARTER SOUTH WEST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS The land is located approximately 18 km North of Camrose, Alberta.

Included in the sale is a house, double garage, single car garage, barn, 40’x110’ quonset, one 2000 bushel bin and one 2500 bushel bin.

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Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Burfield Tender”, to Martin West at Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, 5016-52 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1V7, on or before 12:00 noon, March 14, 2018, and shall be accompanied with GST number and a certified cheque or bank draft payable to Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP in trust for 10% of the tender price.

No conditional tenders will be accepted and the highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted.

Tenders will not be opened in public.

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The successful tenderer shall be obligated to complete the purchase on or before May 1, 2018. The 10% deposit shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price.

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FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The owners hereby offer the following parcel of land located in Beaver County, approximately three miles east of Ryley, Alberta, ¼ mile south of Highway 14, for sale by Tender: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 18 TOWNSHIP 50 SECTION 11 QUARTER NORTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS The parcel contains 160 acres, being 150 cultivated acres, more or less, 10 acres being lease access road and a dug out area. The parcel is completely fenced and has surface lease revenue of $2,400.00/year.

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Roth Tender” to Stephen Kambeitz at Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, 5016-52 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1V7, on or before noon, March 6, 2018, and shall be accompanied by a GST number and a cheque payable to Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP in trust for $10,000.00.

No conditional tenders will be accepted and the highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders will not be opened in public. The deposit of all unsuccessful tenders will be returned by mail.

The successful tender purchaser shall be obligated to complete the purchase on or before March 30, 2018. The $10,000.00 deposit shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price.

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