2018 Christmas Edition
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November 20, 2018
Three members of the Augustana Choir: Ally Bringle, David Salmon, and Day Bulger rehearse in anticipation of their role as strolling Christmas carollers this Friday. This activity precedes the ever-popular Augustana Christmas Concerts in the Faith & Life Centre December 1, 8 pm to 10 pm and December 2, 3 pm to 5 pm.
Friday, November 23 promises to be a great day to kick your Christmas shopping into high gear in the City of Camrose.
It’s Black Friday and Midnight Madness all-in-one! Stores in Downtown Camrose and Duggan Mall will be among those offering powerful buys and enticing opportunities to consumers. One of the entertainment highlights not-to-be-missed will be carolling in DTC on Friday evening by the Augustana Choir. Look through this edition to get a glimpse of why you will want to be shopping, or strolling, in Camrose this weekend.
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UCP contestants ready for vote By Murray Green
United Conservative Party has five nominations seeking the candidate for the Camrose Riding for the next election. Running for the can-
didate position is Dawn Anderson, Jackie Lovely, Rob Johnson, Brandon Lunty and Trevor Miller. Forums were held in Sedgewick, Daysland and Camrose.
Polling stations will be open on Nov. 21 at Daysland Community Hall between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sedgewick Community Hall between 3 and 8 p.m. and Camrose at the Elks Hall on Nov. 24, between 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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Midnight Madness merriness By Lori Larsen
Downtown Camrose will be lit up with excitement on Friday, Nov. 23 as once again the merriment of Midnight Madness hits the streets. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. lasting until the last shop closes at midnight. “Our event, Celebrating Community and Tradition (Nov. 15) kicked off the season with excitement, bringing back a little bit of tradition and celebrating this amazing community we live in,” said Downtown Camrose executive director Bettyann Skagen. “Whether you are just starting your Christmas shopping or finishing it up, Downtown Camrose is the place to be. We have so many wonderful, unique stores throughout, as well as restaurants and coffee shops.” Merchants throughout Downtown Camrose are offering up some deals and will be showcasing the friendly service known to downtown and those oneof-a-kind items that are unique to boutique-type shopping. Bring the entire family and enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride from 5 until 8 p.m. with pick-up and dropoff at Founders’ Square. The children will delight in the clippity-clop of the beautiful horses of Foss Irwin as they pull guests around the lights and action of downtown. Santa is going to be out and about spreading cheer and listening to the Christmas wishes of children of all ages. Members of the Churchmice will be singing Christmas carols, adding to the joyous atmosphere. Be sure to check out the Christmas Market at the Camrose United Church. “So many people, both from Camrose and out of town, love to experience the atmosphere that is created in Downtown Camrose, and visit with family and friends on the streets. It truly is an enjoyable and fun day that lasts till midnight,” remarked Skagen. Anyone who wants to sit down after shopping and enjoy some entertainment are invited to come out to the Harpdog Brown concert at 8 p.m. in the rich atmosphere of the historic Bailey Theatre. Come one and come all, bundle up the little ones and don your brightest holiday scarf for a stroll in the downtown core, shopping and taking in all the jubilant spirit of the holiday season.
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Managing diabetes By Lori Larsen
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day, Nov. 22 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Camrose Community Health Centre, 5510-46 Ave. Diabetes The Basics is offered as a four-part group session, led by AHS professionals who will share
their expertise, provide information and encourage discussions that can help participants better manage their condition. The session is offered to people at risk of developing diabetes, as well as those who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes.
The following information will be provided during the sessions: what diabetes is, foods that affect blood sugar, blood glucose monitoring and control, medications for diabetes, what to do during an illness, how physical activity affects blood sugar and the importance of foot care.
Participants are required to register for the sessions, as the dates and times are subject to change. For more information and to register to attend, telephone the Alberta Healthy Living Program Central Zone at 1-877-314-6997.
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The Camrose Kinette Club is collecting toys for less fortunate girls and boys this Christmas. It starts with the annual toy drive on Nov. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Camrose License and Registry office parking lot. “We are always needing gifts for teens. Ideas include gift cards, books, pencil crayons, colouring books, movie gift certificates, Kodiak tickets, sleds, soccer balls, watches, socks, hats, mitts, paint pottery gift certificates, blankets, hygiene kits,” said Kinette club president Amanda Dyer. The club, 10 strong, will be on hand to accept your donations of new, unwrapped gifts as well the club will be accepting cash donations. “We always seem to have a shortage of gifts for children 12 to 17, its an area where our cash donations are used to purchase gifts for older children.” The Kinettes will not only be collecting toys, but also cash donations to purchase gifts that they may be short of and
they will be collecting non-perishable food items for Camrose and District Neighbor Aid Centre’s food bank. Gift giving ideas for older children include items such as socks, hair brushes, toothbrushes, hygiene kits, soccer balls, footballs, mittens, hats, scarves, crazy carpets, books, art sets and family board games. All gifts must be new and unwrapped, so they can be sorted. If you miss the Silent Santa collection day, you can still give to children. The deadline is on Dec. 20, so hampers can be delivered on Dec. 22. “Donation boxes will be set up at Superstore and at the Duggan Mall. Cash can be dropped off at Shuman Insurance,” explained Amanda. If you would like to know more about the Camrose Kinette Club or would like to become a member, call 780-678-4496. To receive a toy hamper or food hamper, call Neighbor Aid at 780-6793220. All information is kept confidential.
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A day in the life of CFD firefighters By Lori Larsen
Without hesitation, at the beep of a pager or chime of a phone, volunteer firefighters all across Camrose jump to answer the call of duty. They disrupt their own lives to ensure the safety and well being of others, and are a dedicated group of individuals whose selfless contributions make our community safer. In an effort to earn a better understanding of what really goes on behind the “masks” of a Camrose firefighter, I sat with firefighter Lieutenant Rick Stang (17 years of service) and firefighter Randy Degenstein (two years of service) and listened to their recounts of life as CFD firefighters. “I heard my brotherin-law talking about what it was like being on CFD, the tight brotherhood and doing something for the community, so I applied,” said Rick. “We all work well together. From the chief and deputy chief, then captains then lieutenants then firefighters. We are all in it together to get the job done. W h e t h er that m e a n s rescuing someone or putting out a garbage fire, whatever it is we need to do.” As general public, when one thinks of a firefighter, the image conjured up is that of the heroes kitted out in heavy bunker gear hauling a hose or wielding an axe heading into danger. But in listening to Rick and Randy, one soon begins to realize, to them it is literally a job.
insulated gloves and waterproof boots. “We get into a fire truck and once we arrive on scene, we are instructed on what to do.” Randy said that the adrenaline gets going immediately. “If you lose that, then it may be time to step down. We always hope no one is hurt and we will conjure up a mental picture of what it will be like, but it’s never the same as reality.” “As an officer, many things go through your mind (once a call comes in),” added Rick. “If it is a house fire, you wonder is there anybody home? If it is at night, you think are there people sleeping? What type of building it is? There is a lot of adrenaline pumping, but you just have to calm down because you’re going there to do a job. “You always hope it is a perfect fire, that no one is in there, or the perfect car crash where no one is hurt. The hardest is having to deal with a deceased person, because we all have compassion and you feel for the loss,” said Rick. On the way to the e m e r g e n c y, the officers triage the incident in their minds, going over what will transpire and who will tend to what once the trucks arrive. Upon arrival, the incident commander, who is in charge, does a 360 of the scene determining the safest, quickest and most efficient manner to deal with the tasks at hand. “In the event of a fire, the incident commander assigns an attack captain who delegates who will be putting out the fire. There is someone looking after search and rescue,” noted Rick. “One firefighter will look after ventilating the fire, another officer looks after breathing/apparatus. It is important to control who went in, what time they went in and how long the air intake will last which will depend on the job and how hard the firefighter is working.” Each situation is handled uniquely because the officers and firefighters never know what they are dealing with until they are on site. “Preservation of life and safety is our number one priority,” said Rick. “Then we protect property.” Rick noted that every firefighter is trained to use as little water as possible in order to not only protect property from further damage, but preserve the scene in the event a crime may be involved. “Firefighters have to
“ Youhopealways it is the perfect fire, that no one is in there. ”
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The first alert to a fire/ emergency goes to all firefighters via a message to a pager, a text and or email and now through an APP to their cell phones. “There are three crews that alternate,” explained Rick. “When one crew goes out, the next crew is up (then on call). Once the oncall crew is out of the hall (responding to the emergency), then the next crew is on call and it just keeps cycling.” Rick indicated that if the call is a response to a structure fire (general fire call), all firefighters are called. “You need all hands on deck.” Randy described what firefighters do after receiving the page/call. “First you have to respond to the page/ APP/text/email and indicate that you will be coming to the call. Once we get to the station, we get into our gear.” The gear consists of turnout pants and jacket, helmet, self-contained breathing apparatus, thick
keep track of what they move, in the event of a fire investigation that could prove crucial and they need to remember what they saw. All of this on top of putting out the fire. It is all going through their heads.” After the fire is completely extinguished and there is no concern for smoldering fires, the crew begins the overhaul. “This is the hard work,” injected Randy. “We have to clean up the site with the least amount of damage as possible. People have personal items there and we try to make sure we can preserve whatever we can.”
Randy said sometimes the hardest part of the job is not knowing the entire outcome. “Sometimes we get feedback or a recap on a call, but sometimes we just never know.”
ment has their EMR medical first aid as well,” Rick added. “Many of these courses are after hours and out of town, always on our own time.”
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When all is said and done, crews return to the station for debriefing which may be as simple as quickly going over the incident and strategies to counselling in the event of a deceased or serious injuries. “We debrief after every call,” said Randy. “If you need to talk or have issues, the officers and others make sure you talk to somebody. We have an in-house chaplain, or some firefighters prefer to talk with officers or other senior firefighters with experience.” “I have only been on the department for under two years,” reflected Randy, “And I have seen more in my time here than I have seen in my life. “Sure, we see the bad stuff and we have good support, but we see the good stuff too, like bringing a person from a motor vehicle accident, alive.” Rick agreed and recalled an incident early in his time as a CFD firefighter where he and another colleague entered a burning house that was so engulfed, flames were literally going up the stairs. “We thought about going in for a short minute, but we knew someone was inside, so made the decision to go in and find them.” Rick is happy to report that person is still alive to this day. As for the decision, Rick said training kicks in and you just know it’s your job. When asked, both Randy and Rick could easily recall their first call. “For me, it was an accident on Highway 21 with an Elvis (impersonator) in the car,” said Rick with a careful smile. “I’ll put it to you this way, there is probably not a stretch of highway we can drive around here that we don’t remember a call that we attended there.”
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Fire Department firefighters, Randy Degenstein, sitting and Lieutenant Rick Stang describe the life of a CFD firefighter.
family and a little time left over for socializing. “We do have a really good social aspect as part of CFD,” explained Rick. “We have barbecues, sporting events, family events, movie nights, children’s Christmas party. Our families make a huge sacrifice and support us and we do our best to give back to them. I’ve missed a lot of Christmas dinners, birthdays and other occasions. I have even left my wife in a restaurant or at the movie theatre.” But they both agree they do it for the community, not the glory and most certainly not the fun: strapping on heavy equipment, attending t’s the thing we all live for...the next call medical, car accident and fire calls, never when your crew is up. knowing what they are in store for, then often ers in the larger centres). dealing with less than T ra i n i ng for of f i- pleasant conditions, or cers continues includ- worse, seriously injured ing branches of incident or deceased people. “You can’t even explain command, basic safety codes to do f ire inspec- it until you do it,” reasoned tion, f ire investigations Randy. “It’s the thing we along with training of all live for–that next call when your crew is up. You f iref ighters. “Over half the depart- are always ready.” do the job, but also provides the tools needed to deal with the sometimes very emotional side of this noble work. “I still really look forward to all the training. If you don’t train, you don’t get better. It is about doing the best that you can do,” said Randy. Rick reported that the support CFD receives from the community and the City with regards to training is incredible. “Probably three-quarters of the department have their full 10-01 level two, which translates to full-time certification as a firefighter (the same as paid firefight-
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HURON CAROLE Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Tom Jackson will once again be gracing the stage at the 2018 Festival of Trees, with the famous Huron Carole concert. Pictured here during rehearsal for last year’s performance, Tom’s inviting personality makes his audience feel right at home.
Decking the halls and all the trees is what’s happening at the 2018 Festival of Trees, held Nov. 23 through 25 at the Camrose Regional Exhibition. With a ton of fun for everyone, this annual event is a crowd pleaser among all ages. The little ones (ages 12 and under) can dance on the toes of their parent or guardian at the Teddy Bear Dine & Disco, held Wednesday Nov. 21 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. First they dine on a meal fit for a child that includes a sundae bar, then the dance floor is open for all kinds of interesting moves. The Festival opens on Friday, Nov. 23 from noon until 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 25 from noon until 5 p.m. Attendees will walk amidst a plethora of sparkling, twinkling, lavishly decorated trees and displays that feature elves and creatures and everything wondrous. With the variety of games and activities offered in Children’s World, Thistle Hill Petting Zoo and appearances by the jolly fellow himself (Santa), the children have plenty of things to keep them happy. Santa will be visiting and taking Christmas wishes on Friday, Nov. 23 from 3 until 5 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and 2 until 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 25 from 1 until 3:30 p.m. Special guests Peppa Pig and George will be there to the “squeals” of delight of children, from 12:30 until 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25. Both Saturday and Sunday the stage at the Festival will be busy with entertainment. When your feet get a little tired, rest a while in the audience and be entertained. On Saturday, Nov. 24 actor, singer and lifetime philanthropist Tom Jackson will be back for his second year at the Festival, with The Huron Carole. Joining Tom for the show are Tom McKillip, Carly McKillip, Suzanne Levesque, Craig Bignell and Darren Savard. The audience will be entertained with a collection of stories and songs presented in a manner befitting of Tom’s charm, humour and warmth. He will regale the audience with personal recollections of experiences he has gathered through his travel and his life. Bring the family out to the Festival of Trees–play some games, make some crafts, have a family vote on your favourite decorated tree, visit with Santa, be entertained and visit with friends in an atmosphere of joyful seasonal spirit.
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Liberal posturing, indignation is incredulous By Kevin Sorenson
The family of Tori Stafford had to endure the terrible injustice of the Liberal government’s refusal to use their power to put her murderer, Terri-Lynne McClintic, back behind bars. The public pleas of the eight-year-old rape and murder victim’s bereaved father to have McClintic transferred out of the minimum secure healing lodge, only moved Trudeau to mock and malign the Opposition. It was only after weeks of pressure from Conservatives and Canadians all across this country that public safety minister, Ralph Goodale, finally did what was right in the name of public safety; he used the power he had all along to put this killer back where she belonged. On April 30, 2010, McClintic was sentenced to life in prison, with no chance of parole for 25 years, for the first degree murder of Tori (Enough has already been said about the horrific details of the repeated assault preceding Tori’s brutal killing.) While serving her sentence at the maximum Grand Valley Institution for Women, in 2012 McClintic was charged with the violent assault of another inmate after kicking her and stomping on her head, while she lay on the floor. The Crown argued for a six month sentence in light of the fact it was McClintic’s 10th conviction, she had shown no remorse and in a letter intercepted by the guards she wrote to a friend, she “would have preferred a bigger room then I could have really done some damage.” How, after only eight years into a life sentence, violent behaviour while incarcerated and no aboriginal heritage according to her family, was this murderer placed in the Okinawa Ohci Healing Lodge? According to Correctional Services Canada’s website, the lodge contains single and family units where inmates can have their children. Just this past week, an inmate walked away from this unfenced minimum secure correctional facility. And, how could Goodale, defend the move by claiming it was “the best way forward to both rectify her bad practices in the past, but also keep the public safe” and that he didn’t have the ability to reverse the decision. In the wake of the Liberal’s announcement that McClintic would in fact be returned back into a secure prison, many reporters wrote about Goodale’s ridiculous statements and Trudeau’s defence of the indefensible. The National Post’s Chris Selley wrote on Nov. 11, “The McClintic debacle exposes Liberals’ gigantic blind spots.” Admonishing the Liberals for not being “suitably chastened,” Selley further wrote, “The Trudeau gang has galaxy-sized blinds. They continue to do and say objectively bizarre things with supreme adamantine confidence. You simply cannot expect any society to accept that it’s safe to put Tori Stanford’s murderer in a facility from which she could literally walk away.” Well, if you are a Trudeau Liberal you certainly could and would expect it because as the National Post’s, Kelly McParland wrote on Nov. 14, “The Liberals have been in power for three years, yet, if anything, their grasp of public sentiment seems to be slipping,” as they continue to “project image over listening.” I couldn’t agree more! They ignored Canadians from coast to coast to coast; defeated a Conservative motion that was introduced and debated in the House of Commons to reverse the decision but most shockingly, turned a deaf ear and cold shoulder to a grieving father. 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 780608-4603 or e-mail Kevin.Sorenson.c1@parl.gc.ca.
Alberta’s newest political party By Murray Green
The Alberta Advantage Party (AAP) is Alberta’s newest officially registered political party. Marilyn Burns, leader and David Inscho, president and dozens of canvassers collected about 8,600 signatures on a petition that asked Elections Alberta to register the party in early November. “Collecting the approximate 8,600 signatures was a tremendous feat. Albertans have clearly indicated that they want another party on the ballot in the spring 2019 election. Our message and platform resonated with people all over Alberta as
they signed the petition and wished us luck,” said Burns. “We are the only truly democratic and grassroots party in Alberta. Our primary platform is integrity in government, with voters having the right to recall elected MLA’s,” Burns added. Inscho strongly believes that Alberta’s greatest asset is the people and for far too many years political parties have ignored the people. “People are what has made this province what it is today and it is the people of this province, if given the opportunity, who will make Alberta a
prosperous province for tomorrow,” said Inscho. The Alberta Advantage Party held it’s annual general meeting on Nov. 17 in Lacombe. AAP policies reflect long standing Alberta ideals. From elected senators to equalization reform it put forward policies that address the common concerns of everyday Albertans, but have never been addressed by years of successive Conservative and NDP governments. Burns was one of the founders of the Wildrose Party and still believes that Albertans need an alternative to the UCP and NDP.
Bringing back Christmas tradition
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Downtown Camrose will be sporting a real, close to 20 foot, Christmas tree this season, located at the north end of Main Street. The tree was donated and delivered by an area business on Nov. 14. Once in it’s designated spot it took a crew from City of Camrose Public Works to put it into place and ensure it was sturdy and watered.
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Time to write a letter to Santa Claus By Murray Green
There’s still room for everyone on the Nice List! Santa’s postal elves are ready to help Santa answer letters in more than 30 languages. There are three important rules when sending a letter to Santa. Make sure to include your full return address. Santa may know where you live, but his postal elves need this information to deliver your letter. Santa really loves to read about children’s favourite sports, jokes, school activities or family fun (even if mom and dad help with the writing). And, he loves to get pictures and drawings from even his youngest pen pals. Send your letter soon. Dec. 10 is the last day to
mail letters to Santa (it’s a long way to the North Pole and back). Letters mailed after Dec. 10 may not receive a reply before Christmas, because the elves get busy too. Write to Santa Claus, North Pole, Canada, H0H 0H0. Holiday packages
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