2018 Harvest Super Booster
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October 23, 2018
Left to Right: David Francoeur, President, Bailey Theatre Society; Gregory Gillespie, Division 6 Councillor; Lisa Alain, Director, Bailey Theatre Society; Don Gregorwich, Division 3 Councillor / Reeve; Cindy Trautman, Division 2 Councillor, Jack Lyle, Division 1 Councillor.
Camrose C f o e o t s un a ty T A Camrose County Reeve and Council recognize that residents they represent, and former rural residents from the area, have an affinity for the historic Bailey Theatre. In recognition of the positive community impact that the Bailey brings year-round, and to show support for the types of quality entertainment and lifestyle enhancement offered at the Bailey, Camrose County has stepped up to become the corporate stage sponsor for the month of November. One of the many events to look forward to at the Bailey Theatre in the coming weeks is a novel fall fundraiser.
It’s called a Taste of Camrose County and it takes place on Friday, November 16th. Food artisans, and local food and beverage producers, operational in Camrose County will be featured in the selections available on a long dinner table prepared by Prairie Oven Caterers. This event is in a brand new format for fall 2018. Annually, it is always highly anticipated and, as usual, is expected to be a very successful fall fundraising initiative. For further information contact the Bailey Theatre box office.
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Handivan transportation continues to grow. . . . . . 2 Local rescue/recovery dive team busy in province . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Community food drive fills shelves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Taking Care of Caregivers Hospice symposium. . . . . 12
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Handivan transportation continues to grow By Murray Green
The Rose City Handivan Society has been transporting people around the City for many years. With more emphasis on getting residents out and into the community more, the handivan will be growing along with the demand for transportation. The timing is right for growth with newly employed Sheena Gamble starting on Oct. 3. She has been in Camrose for about 15 years. “By being involved in the community, you see different things that could use the handivan services. We want to get people around to events, not just medical appointments.” Ideally, the handivan service would be busy all of the time to take people shopping and to some of the events within the city. “Sheena parallels her skills with what we were looking for when moving our (the board) visions forward,” said Linda Roswell, president of the Rose City Handivan Society. “We want to be more available to the community and be able to provide transportation on evenings and weekends. We want to connect our resources, vehicles and drivers to people. We have looked at recruitment of additional drivers to give us a little more flexibility in terms of hours.” Sheena will be meeting with several seniors’ groups to ensure people know what
services are available. “We have some little changes planned that could make a big difference. I’m looking forward to getting to know more people and to receiving some feedback. I want to help improve the quality of life for people,” said Sheena. “We have been comfortable doing what we did for a number of years. Now it is time for growth and the timing is good when you have someone new on board because we look to them for some new ideas,” said Linda. “It’s not that things were not going happily along its way, but we reached a maturing spot and now it needs to grow again.” Camrose is fortunate to have the Camrose Connector bus, the Camrose Community Bus and the Rose City Handivan Society. “The connector bus is about getting people to Edmonton and back. We don’t have a lot to do with that, other than getting people to the pick-up spot. If someone needs a ride from their home to catch the connector bus, then that is what we do. If you depend on a bus for mobility, then our service is essential to get them to a pick-up site,” explained Linda. “There are more opportunities for us to be that connection to the connector. As for the Community Bus, it actually operates under the umbrella of the Rose
HANDY COORDINATOR
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Sheena Gamble is busy with her new position as the Rose City Handivan Society coordinator. She works in the office located in the Mirror Lake Centre. Sheena coordinates transportation for local residents with the handivan and schedules pick-ups and drop-offs.
City Handivan. The City funds it, but we do the coordination of that service.” Sorting out which bus people need and how to get people to the buses is part of Sheena’s job. “The handivan is a much more per-
sonal service to physically launch a fundraising drive assist people with special to replace two of the vehineeds or restrictions and cles. “They are safe to drive gets them to exactly where because they have to pass they need to go,” shared inspection, but one of them Sheena. “The Community is using more fluid than it Bus is more of a set schedule.” The Rose City Hande want ivan Society is looking at to be more what is going on in the available to the community community and setting the handivan service to and be able to provide reflect those needs. transportation on “We are looking at evenings getting people to Camrose Kodiaks games, and weekends. events at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre and the should be using,” informed Bailey Theatre. Another Linda. “Its been a while one is getting people to since we replaced one, so the new SingAble Choir at that is why we are looking Augustana. The thing we at replacing two in the near will have to look at is, is future. Unfortunately, the it cost effective to do so,” mileage is not that high, added Linda. “That is in but they are hard miles. the planning stage.” They have regular inspecThree vehicles are tions because safety is available from the handi- always a concern for us.” van service and currently Dale Debnam was the they have three drivers. previous coordinator. “I “With both the community really want to thank her bus and the handivan, we for all of her years of serhave the potential to grow vice. We wish her well in and provide more transporher retirement,” said Linda. tation to residents,” added Sheena and Linda Linda. want people to get out more The challenge for Sheebecause social and mental na is to get everything health is important as well coordinated. “We are busy as physical. in the mornings and afterThe office hours for noons getting children to and from schools. We have arranging a ride are from to work around those sched- 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to ules as well. We have lots 4:30 p.m. You can email of little faces we have to ideas to coordinatorhanditransport, right up to high van@gmail.com or call 780school,” said Linda. “We 672-8777 for more information. You can also address have some good partners.” The Rose City Handi- any concerns to presidenvan Society is going to thandivan@gmail.com.
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File Photo, Camrose Booster The Rose City Handivan Society are hoping to replace two handivans in their fleet of three vehicles. The handivan service bridges the transportation void in the community and assists the Camrose Community Bus and the Camrose Connector with connections.
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BEAVER COUNTY FARM TENDER The owners hereby offer the following parcels: PARCEL 1 – NW 30-46-12-W4 containing 64.3 HECTARES (159 ACRES) more or less; Excepting thereout all mines and minerals. Includes 20-acre subdivision, 2 homes, Quonset (72x42), garage, 2 wells, corral system, barn. (Refer to MLS #CA0142912) PARCEL 2 – SW 30-46-12-W4 containing 64.3 HECTARES (159 ACRES) more or less; Excepting thereout all mines and minerals. Includes trucking/ mechanical/farming shop (70x120 + 40x60), Quonset(50x100), 2 wells, corral system. (Refer to MLS # CA0145647) PARCEL 3 – NE 30-46-12-W4 containing 64.3 HECTARES (159 ACRES) more or less; Excepting thereout all mines and minerals. PARCEL 4 – SE 30-46-12-W4 containing 64.3 HECTARES (159 ACRES) more or less; Excepting thereout all mines and minerals. PARCEL 5 – SW 29-46-12-W4 containing 64.3 HECTARES (159 ACRES) more or less; Excepting thereout all mines and minerals.
PARCEL 7 – SE 24-46-13-W4 containing 64.3 HECTARES (159 ACRES) more or less; Excepting thereout all mines and minerals. PARCEL 8 – NE 36-46-13-W4 containing 55.8 HECTARES (136 ACRES) more or less; Excepting thereout all mines and minerals. PARCEL 9 – SE 36-46-13-W4 containing 64.3 HECTARES (159 ACRES) more or less; Excepting thereout all mines and minerals. Includes 1245 sq. ft. bungalow home, corral system, 2 wells.
Additional information on each quarter may be provided by contacting Tylor Keller 780-281-0016 or tkcamrose@gmail.com, or Central Agencies Realty in Camrose 780-672-4495. Disclosure statement may need to be signed to obtain. The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Realtors welcomed to submit offers on behalf of buyers. Note that GST is applicable on any transaction. All tenders must be in writing and include a deposit of $10,000 and received before noon, NOVEMEBER 15, 2018 in a sealed envelope marked “BEAVER COUNTY TENDER” at the offices of: ANDREASSEN BORTH, 200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. Phone 780-672-3181. The successful tenderer must complete the purchase and pay the balance of the adjusted purchase price on or before December 1, 2018 (Closing date), or the deposit will be forfeited. Further information can be obtained via email at tkcamrose@gmail.com or phone 780-281-0016. By Murray Green
Afri-Youth hold cultural night
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The Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta is home to several student organizations, one of them being the AfriYouth Club. The Afri-Youth Club’s mission is to showcase the different cultures within Africa, while breaking down stereotypes that exist about the continent. The
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Local rescue/recovery dive team busy in province
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Submitted Members of the CARDS dive team consist of left to right: Nic Sampson, Bill Robinson (from Edmonton), Sean Johnson, Rob Olson (kneeling), Dale Stinson, Bob Jonson and Greg Jonson (kneeling), seen here at dive training at Camrose County Nature Conservation Centre. By Lori Larsen
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embers of the Camrose-based Central Alberta Rescue Diving Society (CARDS) travel throughout the province extending their services in assisting in dive rescue and recovery operations. Member of CARDS, and Camrose resident, Bob Jonson (also Lieutenant with the Camrose Fire Department CFD), relates the beginnings of CARDS and the work the team continues to do throughout central and northern Alberta. “On the 2012 May long weekend, two Camrose area boys had drown at Coal Lake (between Camrose and Wetaskiwin),” recalled Bob. “Some people came to search but it wasn’t organized by anyone in particular and it was just outside of Camrose County, therefore not officially Camrose Fire territory.” At the time Bob’s brother Greg Jonson (a Captain with the Camrose Fire Department) and Calvin Erikson (Captain with
the CFD as well) were at the lake in Calvin’s boat and offered their services as general members of the public and friends of the family. “It was through that, that Greg met Ken Holliday owner of Northwest Scuba,” explained Bob. It was then that Greg learned there were virtually no rescue/ recovery diving services offered in the area and the closest would be divers out of Edmonton, most of whom were retired. Having heard this and out of concern for the lack of certified divers to assist in rescue and recovery, Greg broached the possibility of pursuing a dive team with Camrose Fire Department. “At that time the idea could not be pursued by CFD due to procedural and financing concerns,” explained Bob. “So Greg took it to the open membership (volunteer firefighters).” Originally eight CFD members got on board, two have since moved on but the original six, consisting of Bob Jonson, Rob Olson, Nic Sampson, Dale Stinson, Sean Johnston and Greg Jonson, have invested a great deal of time and personal finances to certifying themselves and acquiring equipment. “We have each spent, out of pocket, close to $15,000 on courses and equipment since 2012.” The CARDS team
have been in existence since 2012 haystack. It can be super frustratand every year have completed ing. It is changing all the time. some courses–at this point each We never know what we are up member has approximately 16 against.” certifications. News spread quickly of the “The most vital certification good work by the CARDS team. is the Public Safety Diver which “After that recovery, we ended we obtained in 2016. That took up diving that same night in us out of recreational dive work Fort McMurray. There were five and we are now certified in crimiof us in the water but we never nal underwater investigation, recovered anything that night. evidence recovery, crime scene On the next Monday morning preservation and four or five the weather was bad and we were subcourses related to the Public waiting to go into the water again Safety Diver.” when RCMP K-Division (out of Along with their certification Edmonton) halted the dive.” they bring with them the experience and skill sets afforded e also always them through volunteering with Camrose Fire Departhave a buddy system, for ment. checking gear to make “Our CFD training has sure it is all working assisted in communication and other things. skills and knowing the importance of chain of command. There are so many We know there needs to be a parallels, safety wise, structure and a plan before we to the fire department. jump into the water. “We also always have a buddy system, for checking The team has since been congear to make sure it is all worktracted by the RCMP (K-Division) ing and other things. There are to perform dives for their agency so many parallels, safety wise, to which includes reimbursement for the fire department.” out-of-pocket expenses. Training and practice for the “We pretty much cover team happens, for the most part, everything north of Highway 3 in at the Camrose County Nature Alberta,” said Bob. He indicated Conservation Pond, however it that Lethbridge and Medicine Hat never really equates to the real do have divers, but the original thing. six divers (Camrose) along with The team’s first recovery six instructors from Edmonton was the 25-year-old Camrose man cover the rest of the province. who drown at Camrose County “Although we have outside memNature Conservation Pond last bership, the headquarters will July. remain in Camrose”. “It is creepy when you can’t On Sept. 2, the team was see anything and sometimes it called to Gregoire Lake, southeast is like looking for a needle in of Fort McMurray, to assist in
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President and founder of CARDS, Greg Jonson works with a dive dummy.
recovering the body of 16-yearold boy believed to have drown. They remained at the lake for two days completing several dives
and using advanced sonar equipment and underwater cameras to search, unfortunately due to murky water conditions they were unable to locate the body. “This is not like diving in the tropics and the end result is far from being that of a dive on a holiday.” The team’s latest dive took place on Oct. 8 in icy waters in Slave Lake, assisting the RCMP in a search for evidence. “It wasn’t so much a full dive as walking in shoulder deep very cold water covered with a thin layer of ice,” noted Bob. The next certification the team will be exploring is that of diving under ice, something that is unnerving for even the most experienced divers. “It’s been a very busy summer and we want to be ready for winter conditions as well.” As a not-for-profit organization, CARDS is continually making efforts to access funding in order to pay for equipment, continued education and expenses incurred as a result of travelling. “We have received one provincial government grant thus far along with some private donations. One of our really big sponsors is B&D Simons Trucking,” remarked Bob. “It was their son that had drown in 2012.” The team would eventually like to secure their own advanced sonar equipment, boat and trailer and welcome any corporate or individual sponsorship. In the meantime they will continue to jump into action when needed, and with 25 reported drowning deaths in Alberta last year, the need is most certainly there. “Even if it means jumping into three degree water, I know we will do it because we are trained for this and we signed up for it. So far this year we have been on 9 missions. It is a community service that needs to be done.”
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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Tracy Nordin was the yearly winner of the Camrose County Food Artisans program that promotes locally grown products. She received a $200 value food basket from Megan Lethbridge, Camrose County assistant manager of agricultural services. People are encouraged to enter their name for the draw at Farmers' Markets or the County office next year.
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In recent years, giant “fatbergs” have developed in the sewers of London, UK. These are massive build ups of household and industrial grease that fall out of solution and block the sewer tunnels, preventing the flow of waste. Fatbergs are akin to the build-up during atherosclerosis, which causes coronary artery disease: our blood vessels become blocked with fat, which prevents the blood from Neil Haave, Biology, Augustana delivering oxygen and foodCampus, University stuffs to our tissues. Without of Alberta oxygen and energy, the tissues die, which typically leads to heart attack and stroke. Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease that develops over decades. At its most basic, atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease of the arterial wall. When blood vessel walls are injured, inflammation results. Arterial inflammation can result from high blood pressure, which may be congenital or may be the result of lifestyle (lack of exercise, presence of chronic stress). Other risk factors for developing atherosclerosis include smoking and diabetes. The resulting chronic irritation of the blood vessel wall recruits circulating immune cells that initiate the inflammatory process. It is also important to understand how high levels of circulating bad cholesterol (LDL) and low levels of good cholesterol (HDL) increase our risk for atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. When LDL levels are high, they can find their way under the lining of irritated blood vessels, where they are ingested by white blood cells that then accumulate, causing the vessel wall to swell and balloon. At some point, the blood vessel becomes blocked, limiting blood flow and oxygen delivery to the tissues. When oxygen delivery becomes too slow, cells are no longer able to rapidly convert food energy (fats, carbohydrates and protein) into the common energy currency of the cell. When this happens in the coronary arteries feeding our heart, cardiac arrest—a heart attack—occurs. Although cholesterol is often depicted as a life-threatening molecule, our bodies cannot survive without it. We need a minimal amount to maintain the integrity of cell membranes and to make steroid hormones, which regulate many of our life processes. We also need cholesterol to make bile acids that facilitate the digestion and absorption of dietary lipids. The problem with cholesterol for many North Americans is that there is typically too much of it in our blood and it must be regulated. Our natural processes increase LDL receptors on our cells when the level of cellular cholesterol drops below a minimal level needed for cell function, which effectively removes LDL from circulation, reducing the level of bad cholesterol in our blood. Other methods of decreasing blood cholesterol include inhibiting its absorption from the intestine and promoting the recycling of LDL receptors back to the cell surface once it has delivered cholesterol to the cell from the blood. Treatments for the prevention of coronary artery disease have focused on lifestyle changes and medical intervention, which act on LDL levels. Lifestyle changes include decreasing caloric and fat intake and also diminishing stress levels. Medical interventions may include drugs to decrease blood pressure. The most successful drug to date at decreasing the circulating bad cholesterol is the statin family of drugs (lipitor). Statins inhibit cholesterol synthesis inside our cells and in response our cells increase the number of LDL receptors on their surface facilitating removal of the bad cholesterol from our blood. Another common drug intervention to decrease our risk for coronary artery disease is daily low dose aspirin therapy. Low dose aspirin tips the balance of blood clotting molecules away from clot formation, thereby favouring blood flow. This balance involves a set of molecules that help to circumvent the possibility of a blood clot forming in our arteries. Understand and reduce the risk factors associated with coronary artery disease and speak with your doctor about what steps you can take to ensure a long and full life. Dr. Haave will be discussing the horrors of coronary artery disease and the different drug interventions that doctors have in their arsenal for treatment and prevention at the Halloween Lunch and Learn presentation on Oct. 31 at noon on Augustana Campus.
The toll caregiving can have on a person is often imperceptive to others. Depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, substance abuse and other concerns can silently break down the resilience of caregivers, which is not only unhealthy for the caregiver but also the person(s) they are caring for. The Hospice Society of Camrose and District recognizes the need to care for caregivers and invites those who serve as caregivers both professionally and personally, to join them at the second annual Symposium for Compassionate Communities: Caring for our Caregivers, on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Camrose Resort Casino. This all day seminar is open to any member of the public. “It came to our attention, in the last year, the degree to which compassion fatigue is experienced by both professionals and people in personal care giving roles, especially in the amazing work done in Unit 2 at St. Mary’s Hospital (palliative care),” said Hospice Society Camrose and District program coordinator Bill Harder. The objective behind this year’s symposium is to not only bring awareness and provide tools to deal with the cost of caring to those who are professionally involved, but also to the many family members or friends who are personally providing care. Speaking at the symposium is Dr. Rob Rutledge, a radiation oncologist and associate professor in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. “He is a very dynamic speaker and very passionate about this topic,” said Harder. Known across the country for his presentations on surviving cancer, wellness in the cancer journey and his interest in personal/
professional caregiver wellness, Dr. Rutledge presents scientific knowledge and provides insight gained from serving people dealing with life-threatening diseases.
Dr. Rutledge Topics covered by Dr. Rutledge will include integrative medicine: how to get the best of both medical and complementary care, how understanding your brain can empower your life, the science and practice of self-compassion and healing skills and MindBody techniques On Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. Dr. Rutledge will be presenting a private complementary session specifically for doctors and nurses, where he will focus on maintaining wellness as medical staff. Recent statistics from the Canadian Association for Retired Persons (CARP) indicate that there is approximately eight million Canadian informal caregivers, one million of which are 65 years and older. These caregivers provide the equivalent of 1.2 million full-time jobs, which if performed at minimum wage, estimates an annual bill that would come to approximately $25 billion. “That represents an unrecognized health care resource in our communities,” noted Harder. “Some of these people who are caring for family and friends stay fairly healthy and are able to manage, but some are really worn out by this because the cost is huge.” In relating personal
experiences with individuals caring for ailing loved ones, Harder stressed why this workshop is so vital. “In addition to my hospice work I am involved with compassion fatigue.” Harder noted that at every workshop he presents at least one elderly caregiver will approach him torn with the stress of wanting to care for their ailing loved ones but physically, emotionally and psychologically exhausted. “I recall this one elderly woman who was in tears and she was angry. She said to me, ‘I just can’t hold it back any more. My spouse is at home and has a life limiting illness and I spend all day taking care of him. I don’t know how much longer I can do this. He refuses to go into long term care and refuses to let me bring in respite care and tells me he only wants me taking care of him because I am the only one he trusts.’ ” Harder said he responded to the woman by saying her husband’s fear is understandable; however, he did not have the right to limit her wellness that way and that she had a responsibility to care for herself so she could provide good care to him and other friends and family. “She was worn thin to a frazzle. In our area, Camrose, with the high number of elders residing here it is repeated over and over. “The Hospice Society has a vested interest and we train volunteers to be caregivers working alongside nurses and doctors as we seek to support families in their caregiving. And this symposium is one way for us to provide some tools to professional and personal caregivers.” For more information on the symposium or to register visit the website at www.camrosehospice. org or telephone Bill at 780-608-0636.
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Who is Dawn Anderson and why does she wish to be MLA? Written by Dawn Anderson As a Nomination Contestant, my dream is to run for MLA in the next provincial election for the United Conservative Party of Alberta (UCP). I have chosen the UCP as my party of choice, as I believe them to be fiscally responsible and able to provide our province with economic recovery and growth, in addition to leading with a social conscience. The UCP is a combination of the Progressive Conservative and Wildrose Parties. To explain why I wish to be MLA for the Camrose Constituency, I should first provide details of who I am as a person and how I came to be where I am today. We should all aspire to be transparent about our selves, our strengths and weaknesses. Everything I have experienced, great and not so great in my life, has made me who I am today. I have always held the belief that everything happens for a reason. We grow and learn continuously. I was born in New Westminster, BC in 1972. My parents passed away from cancer when I was a young child. After my father’s passing my family moved to Red Deer in 1980, where my mother passed away in 1982. Due to much inconsistency in care during my childhood I have lived on my own since the age of fi fteen. I have worked full time supporting myself ever since. I have never been married. I would like to find the next love of my life someday and build a future, but I am okay if it doesn’t happen right away. Again, I believe everything happens for a reason. I’ve never been afraid to venture off on my own and try new things; therefore, in my teens and early 20’s I worked all over as a gas jockey, housekeeper, busser, dishwasher, seismic hound, waitress, bartender, and telemarketer. In my mid 20s I was connected with the owner of a growing company out of Grande Prairie. This is when my passion for hospitality came to be. I became the general manager of a full service hotel property in Whitecourt at the age of 25. I made many mistakes, yet the successes surpassed and I was given many more opportunities to learn and grow. I went on to spend the next 7 years managing our diff erent franchise properties and opening new hotels for our company in Grande Prairie. With the birth of my son Gavin in 2004, I took our
company up on an offer to work at our newly acquired property in Athabasca. It was perfect for me, as I was trying to balance being a single mom and career woman trying to get back in good health. When this property sold, it was my time to move on from my long standing employer in order to remain centrally located. My goal was to be closer to Camrose in order for my son’s father and I to have an easier time caring for him back and for th. I ventured on to a company overseeing multiple hotel properties in Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie and Fort St. John, BC, as a regional manager. The original plan of my being based out of Central Alber ta did not come to fruition, so I chose to pursue other endeavours leaving on a positive note. Gavin was getting ready to start preschool and travelling for work at his young age, staying in hotels with a nanny was no longer viable. Days before we drove home to Calgary, where we never truly lived, I got a call from a company looking for a general manager to oversee their property in Camrose. The rest is history. I have been living in Camrose since June of 2008. I have been managing the Camrose Resort Casino for over 10 years now. This takes us to the next step in my story….
Why do I wish to be MLA?
Keeping with my theme of everything happening for a reason, the opportunity to work in Camrose is one of those ‘wow’ moments. My career was on a much diff erent path, working in bigger cities, overseeing multiple projects. When the offer came up to come to Camrose, it was a small step back in my plan for the f uture as it was a single facility. That being said, it is one of the largest employers in the city and still afforded me a respectable salary – enough to settle myself and son nicely into the community. I have grown to love Camrose and the many surrounding communities, having visited quite a few through my volunteering and Gavin’s sports. When I first took my position here, it was to secure employment for a few years so my son could grow up where his father grew up. Little did I know the effect the city would have on me. I fi gured someday I would want to leave and go back to my plan for the future once he reached late high school age or graduated. This is not far off now! Has time ever fl own by! As he grows up, I realize how rural living has truly grown on me. I have never
lived anywhere in my life for over 10 years. We always moved when I was a child and I always moved in my early adult life for diff erent career opportunities. Camrose has become my true home. Having taken the route that I have moving here, I was able to start volunteering for diff erent service clubs and organizations. I also got a chance to be a part of my son’s sports life. These are things I cherish deeply. I wish to be MLA because I know I would be a great person to represent those living in the Camrose Constituency. My entire 20 plus year career has provided real time training to listen effectively, to solve concerns, to communicate with multiple personality types, perceptions, and issues. I have no agenda of my own. Your agenda is mine. My position as MLA would be as a servant to the people. My goal: to listen and understand your concerns, to put those concerns forth to the right people and provide feedback and updates. I would represent the entire population of the Camrose Constituency regardless of personal or political beliefs and to do so with gratitude and respect.
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