2019 Valentine’s Issue
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
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Providing TLC to their February crops are Doug Lyseng (centre) and U of A Augustana Campus Environmental Science graduates Courtenay Nicholson and Michelle Rude.
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Growers watching with interest as ladybugs (a natural greenhouse predator) scour for bugs on geranium leaves.
After a few minutes of enjoying the comfortable 70oF temperature and skin-soothing humidity, it is extremely easy to forget that the weather outside the translucent barrier of a greenhouse in east central Alberta can be 65o colder than indoors. Such was the case last week at Maplewood Acres in the hamlet of Armena. Noted Doug Lyseng owner/operator, “The dial on our natural gas meter today seems to be going around just as fast as our ceiling fans!” After less than a three-month shutdown late in fall and through the end of December, Margaret and Doug Lyseng and staff began planting and transplanting in January. Their operation is comprised of a 14-acre parcel of land used for outdoor organic potato and vegetable growing in the summer, and indoor grow facilities for some 40 varieties of herbs plus an equal number of heirloom tomatoes, seasonal bedding plants, potted plants and hanging baskets. Like all greenhouses, Maplewood Gardens is an extraordinary place to step into during the cold and white of winter. Even at this time of year, there is plenty of activity going on in this facility. The family-run business, in addition to serving the local market, sells product and produce year round at Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market.
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The Battle River Community Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Town of Sedgewick to assist with the cost of constructing a spray park in Sedgewick Lake Park. The grants are from income from the Jim and Mell Hampshire Fund, created with the proceeds of a Community Builders Dinner honoring the Hampshires and intended to support projects and programs benefitting Sedgewick and area, and the Foundation’s Community Funds. The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support projects and programs, such as those at the Sedgewick Lake Park, in East Central Alberta which benefit the local communities and have a positive impact on the future.
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Battle River Community Foundation director Stephen Kambeitz presents a cheque to Esther Whitehead of the Sedgewick Lake Park Association, while Jim Fedyk, chief administrative officer of the Town of Sedgewick, looks on.
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Listening with an open heart
By Lori Larsen
Award-winning Canadian author, David Bouchard paid a visit to St. Patrick Catholic School on Jan. 30 and enthralled groups of students with his amazing storytelling, beautiful f lute playing and incredible sense of the
ture, playing some music and telling a story or two. “A book is a story on paper,” he exclaimed. “But if you want to know the truth, I don’t really enjoy writing stories that much, I prefer to tell them. The gift that God gave me is the gift of a storyteller–the
bag, a small leather pouch worn around his neck. “It contains important remnants of my life,” which he noted to be ashes from both of his deceased parents, his daughter’s first baby tooth (which he laughingly exclaimed he purchased from the tooth fairy for $6.40) and a bit of a toenail from his best dog Haggard. While some of the contents mentioned gave cause for a few oohs and aahs, the students remained affixed to Bouchard’s fascinating words. “It also contains sweet grass, tobacco, sage and cedar. To indigenous people, those are the sacred plants.” He showed the students a thick braid of
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Photos clockwise, renowned author, David Bouchard receives a warm introduction from St. Patrick Catholic School student Mackenzie Bird. Bouchard demonstrated one of his many intricate flutes.
world around him. Author of over two dozen bestselling books and former educator (teacher and principal), Bouchard spoke of and from his Ojibway background. He was born and raised in Saskatchewan, but is currently based out of Victoria, BC and is a global public speaker in both French and English. Bouchard began by demonstrating the power of what he referred to as a heart-to-heart hug, a tradition ingrained in his culture, then informed the attentive group of Grade 3 students that he would be sharing parts of his cul-
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gift of raven.” Bouchard explained that every morning he looks to the creator and says “God, I am going to build my life, not on money, not on my ego, but on the gift that you gave me.” He went on to speak about some of the cultural aspects of indigenous people, including the contents of his life bag, often referred to as a medicine
sweet grass, because sweet grass represents the hair of Mother Earth, it is braided to resemble the hair of a woman. “I also believe I come
from the earth, Mother Earth. I come from the earth and when I die I am going back to Mother Earth. Mother Earth protects me.” Amidst his quick wit and delightful humour, Bouchard advised the young listeners and others, that there was nothing like a mother’s love. “Nobody will ever love you like your mom loves you.” Bouchard also demonstrated an array of beautiful flutes, offering up an explanation for each and then playing a mixture of melodic tunes with stories that transported the crowd to foreign lands and descriptive places. “Boys and girls, I have a wonderful imagination,” he commented as he recalled a tale. “Because of my learning disability (dyslexia), God gave me a wonderful imagination and I always think outside the box. I can close my eyes when I hear a story and when I hear music, it takes me far away.” Bouchard imprinted on the students the i mp o r t a nc e of stories and how the best stories come from their grandmothers, teachers and libraries. With passion and sincerity, he had the students repeat a mantra. “What is
better for you than television? … Stories. What makes us laugh and cry like TV? … Stories.” He challenged the students to go home and turn off the television and turn on their imaginations. By far, the most powerful and memorable part of Bouchard’s presentation was his incredible gift of storytelling. With joyous vigor, he recalled the story of how the crow got its shiny feathers, shrill caw and bitter tasting flesh on its quest to the heavens to save earth from a harsh snowy winter which was killing the animals. For a short eight minutes, St. Pats Grade 3 students, along with a handful of lucky guests, were carried away to a time and place only reachable through Bouchard’s incredible grasp of the spoken and written word and his wonderful imagination. A strong advocate of reading and an encouraging agent of writing, Bouchard says, “I think of a good novel or a captivating series as a bouquet of roses. I don’t write bouquets. I write single flowers. My hope is that my reader will take a deep breath after reading one of my books, breathe out and with a gentle smile on their face, say, ‘nice.’ ” Some of his books include I am Raven, That’s Hockey, Dreamcatcher and the Seven Deceivers and Rainbow Crow.
Nordly’s welcomes back Sister Claire
Nordly’s Festival goers are in for a cinematic treat, with the presentation of the documentary film This Mountain Life. The film features spectacular video of picturesque scenery and true life people that are rich in character and embodied in their stories. Director Grant Baldwin and producer Jenny Rustemeyer have stitched together the true story of Martina Halik and her 60-year-old mother Tania as they make a gruelling 2,300-km ski trek from Canada to Alaska through the treacherous Coast Mountains. Throughout the story, the mother/daughter team meet people whose lives revolve around the majestic but sometimes unforgiving backdrop of the mountains, including a group of Dominican Nuns who reside at the Queen of Peace Monastery, one of whom, Sister Claire Rolf, has roots to Camrose. Having spent the better part of her youth, from age nine until after high school in Camrose, Sister Claire
recalls her days attending school and being part of both the Alberta Ski team and Canadian Junior Ski team. “I went to elementary school (in Camrose) then to the Camrose Lutheran College (now Augustana).” Although her parents were alpine skiers, Sister Claire said she became a cross country skier and recalled skiing on her cross country skis down the ski jump, once located in Stoney Creek. “We would rip down the ski jump on our cross country skis; we actually were jumping, too. It served us well though because there were some (cross country) races where it was icy and we would have to go down hills on cross country skis. Those were the ones I did well on,” she said, with a smile in her voice, adding that herself along with another Camrosian skier brought a lot of medals back to Camrose. After completing her schooling in Camrose, Sister Claire attended the University of Alberta, then did some work with the
University of Calgary. Her introduction to the Dominican Nuns came through her work with L’Arche of Jean Vanier in Calgary. “I became a Dominican monastic nun and entered the order, which is over 800 years old now in France (Holy Teaching of Prouilhe) and was there for 20 years
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as a Prioress (abbess).” In 2007, Sister Claire volunteered to return to Canada to assist in the forming of the new foundation, Queen of Peace Monastery, located in Squamish, BC in the Archdiocese of Vancouver. “It was a dream come true,” she
said. “In Europe, they have wonderful cathedrals and various things, but in Canada we have the great outdoors. We began to vision a monastery that would be located in the beauty of the outdoors and welcomes people into that silent space, that beautiful space, to get disconnected from technology and everything and refind themselves in front of nature and in front of God. With its stunning scenery and incredibly peaceful presence, the Queen of Peace Monastery was a natural fit for filming part of This Mountain Life. The nuns were more than willing to share their setting and take the opportunity to let people get to know them. “They (film crew) were very noninvasive and it was delightful to have them ask questions and get us thinking about what effect the mountains and this location have and why we chose this place.” In speaking about the finished film, Sister Claire said the filmmakers chose some very interesting peo-
ple to be included as part of the documentary. “It is actually a very exciting film. We were stunned by it and were sitting on the edge of our seats and at some points crying. They have really done a beautiful job of the film itself.” Sister Claire will be attending the showing of the film, (Sunday, Feb. 17 at 3:15 p.m.) at the Nordlys Film and Arts Festival “I was planning a trip home to see my mom and it just happened to be the same time as the movie. We are rarely out of our monastic setting, but this is a rare occasion and I wanted to recognize everything I have received in Camrose. It was a great place to grow up. I think of all the people who have left Camrose and all the good they have done in the rest of the world.” For more information on the Queen of Peace Monastery, visit the website at www.dominicannunsbc.ca. For more information on the Nordlys Film and Art Festival, visit the website at nordlysfestival.com.
Edberg names Rosland fire chief By Murray Green
The Village of Edberg council named Jon Rosland the new fire chief of the Edberg Fire Department. Rosland has been a volunteer firefighter for six years with both the Camrose Fire Department and the Daysland Fire Department. During his time on these fire departments, he completed numerous fire training courses, attended weekly or bi-weekly fire practices and gained extensive knowledge of the inner workings of a fire department. Rosland looks forward to using his knowledge, experience and interpersonal skills in his new position as fire chief. Edberg Village council also announced that there are currently 16 applications for firefighters. Contact the village office immediately to apply because interviews will commence soon. Upon completion of recruitment an announcement will be made introducing the members of the Edberg Fire Department. “Edberg Village council would like to thank area residents for their patience during this transition,” said Jacqueline Boden, Deputy Mayor. While the village searched for a new chief, surrounding fire departments covered the area if calls came in. Camrose County has a fire truck that is currently housed in the Edberg Fire Department building for the firefighters to use on calls. The department is expected to be up and running soon.
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Joseph teaches us about believing in yourself By Murray Green
About Time Productions will be hitting the stage with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat on March 1 to 6, at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre. “We selected Joseph because there are so many parts that everyone can be a part of,” explained artistic director Miranda Baker. “Everyone is in the cast and we started the rehearsals off in the same t-shirts to include everyone. We magically were taken into the story that way. We have tons of dancing and singing to give everyone of our students a chance to shine on stage. That was a big appeal.” A true musical and dance show challenges the performers and takes them to a new level. “I like the singing parts and the way it is all dancing. Some plays have talking, but this is all musical,” said Emily Yanosik, who has been with About Time for five years and is in Grade 11. “I’ve been in musicals before, but this is a lead role that pushes me to my extent. I’m not particularly a dancer, but a lot of what I’m being taught this year, in my last year, is dance and how to move, which I need to know going into Grant MacEwan University next year. It’s more challenging, but that is what I asked for,” said Tadgh Barker, a Grade 12 student. The story has a special meaning for the young
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Murray Green, Camrose Booster AboutTime Productions is preparing for its next show, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat, with rehearsals at the Camrose United Church. Set to sing are, back row from left, Oliver Elliott, Tadgh Barker and Andrew Guenther. Front row from left, Rena Warren, Emily Yanosik and Avery Batke. The show will be held from March 1 to 6.
actors. “The story shows me even bad things can happen, you can forgive in the end. Joseph’s brothers sell him, but in the end he still forgives his brothers. Forgiveness is something that can happen at any time,” said Emily. “It’s an important message that no matter how important you may seem, bad things can happen to you. Also, change can make you a better person,” added Tadgh. The blending of a wide variety of talents and ages has brought the cast together. “It has helped me with my mentoring skills as I
work with younger children. I used to be afraid of that, but now the younger ones look up to me, so it makes me feel that I have an important role in helping them grow,” said Emily. “It helps with techniques. It is not all about working on one show. Its preparing you to go into any show,” said Tadgh. In the past, About Time has had two separate shows, one for the older students and one for the younger actors. “This production allows us to have one bigger show, which is where the mentoring comes in.
We have three different groups dancing three different dances, so it is a challenge for chorography,” said Miranda. “It is good for learning because I wasn’t able to do a lot with dance in the beginning. I had to learn to dance and teach others now. Even though it is hard, I can push myself to succeed,” added Emily. “The challenge is to do your best, but if you make a mistake, acknowledge it and move on. Don’t dwell on it,” continued Tadgh. “This is only my third year here, but it has completely changed my life. I was
thinking of going to university to become a physicist. As soon as I stepped on stage for the first time, I decided that I wanted to be an actor for life. About Time has been fantastic in teaching me what I need to know to go on after this show. The biggest part of missing Camrose next year will be coming to About Time twice a week.” The fifth performance will be a little different than the other four shows. “Something new this year is an inclusive/relaxed performance on the last day. This show will have ASL interpreters, touch tours, sensory awareness, and a relaxed audience environment. Doors to the theatre auditorium will stay open so people can leave if needed, and audience members can stand and vocalize without judgement,” said Miranda. “The goal of this performance is not only to create a safe and welcome place to all, but also to give back to the community.” All proceeds for this show go to CAFCL and Centra Cam who support inclusivity in Camrose. “This show is the first musical theatre, all inclusive performance in Camrose and it is something we need community support for. If anyone would like to donate towards ASL interpreters they can contact us at 780-239-1925,” said Miranda. Shows on March 1, 2 and 5 start at 7 p.m. Performances on March 3 and 6 begin at 2 p.m.
Pie social assists Benke family with building new home By Murray Green
An Old Fashioned Pie Social and Specialty Coffee Bar will be held at the Bailey Theatre, to raise funds for the Inclusion Alberta Housing Initiative on Friday, Feb. 22. Inclusion Alberta is assisting the Lee-Ann Benke family in Camrose, by raising funds for a disability-friendly new home. “The evening will feature local Comedy Factory comedian Donna-Lynne Erickson, a live and silent auction with entertaining auctioneer Cal Herder and pie,” said Trudy Benke, on behalf of the family. “This pie social is to raise funds for Lee-Ann, a single mom and her three sons Merlin, James and Michael. All three boys have significant developmental disabilities and require continuous support and physical care to meet all of their daily needs,” explained Trudy. Her current home can no longer accommodate her sons’ growing needs comfortably and Lee-Ann’s
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Submitted A pie social in Camrose will raise funds for Lee-Ann, a single mom with MS. She is hoping for a new house to accommodate her and sons James, left, Merlin and Michael Hoyme, all of whom have developmental disabilities.
needs, who has MS. “She can’t afford to buy or build the adapted home they require. Inclusion Alberta will build the home, but we need to raise money.”
Donations of $20 or more will be given tax receipts if requested. About 18 years ago, Lee-Ann had twin boys Merlin and James, both of
whom have developmental challenges. Soon after the twins came along, she was diagnosed with MS. Three years later, Michael was born, who has
severe autism and a developmental disability. It is Lee-Ann’s hope to have the boys live together as adults in their own home. She agreed to sell her home and have a basement suite in the new home which would house her three sons and the needed caregivers who would live upstairs. “This way, all three boys can have security in a permanent dwelling with their mom close by. We, as a family, want these boys to have a home with a secure future, leading lives of dignity and value.” Inclusion Alberta has covered the cost of the home design and the land has been donated. LeeAnn was left with about a $125,000 shortfall. A concert last summer raised $30,000 for the family to bring the dream closer to reality. The pies for the event will be donated by Fiona’s Restaurant. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through the Bailey Theatre.
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The Wildrose Bison Convention Show and Sale will be held on March 15 and 16 at the Camrose Regional Exhibition (CRE). Bison will be shown at the CRE and the auction will also include video of the animals in the sales ring. The bison will be penned indoors for viewing throughout the weekend. Animals at the show and sale are from the Bison Producers of Alberta. The show and sale will have bulls, heifers and calves. All bison entered will be sold unreserved to the highest bidder based on per head, not by the pound. A maximum of 20 entries will be accepted in each class, unless other classes are under subscribed.
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Next up is Gunning and Cormier on Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Two of Canada’s greatest roots singer-songwriters have finally done what everybody’s wanted— heck, what they’ve wanted—for years. Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier are releasing their first album together, called Two. Great friends, frequent collaborators, co-writers and touring partners, the pair has been talking about this album since pretty much the day they met. Now it’s here, and it’s everything fans hoped and dreamed it would be. Delta Sugar
In March, Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar will hit the stage on March 20, at 7:30 p.m. Martin is the lead singer, songwriter and focal point of the group. A dynamic front woman, she possesses a stunning voice that is capable of summoning up tidal waves of spine-tingling emotion in one instance while delicately bringing out the nuances of a gut wrenching lyric in the next. A torrid force of nature, night after night she takes audiences to emotional peaks while leaving them stunned with her sheer pin-you-againstthe-wall power. Miss Caledonia
Miss Caledonia visits on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. Desperate to escape the stall-cleaning, hay-baling drudgery of 1950s life on Rural Route 2, Peggy Ann Douglas dreams of becoming a Hollywood movie star and she is going to start her journey to the top by winning the local pageant.
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New RCMP Corporal taking the reins By Lori Larsen
Taking over the command at the Camrose RCMP detachment, Corporal Mark Cusack said how much he is looking forward to getting back working with rural communities again. Cusack, an 18-year veteran of the RCMP, began his new posting in Camrose on Jan. 3. “I started in Bashaw in 2000 and worked there until 2005,” said Cusack, about his previous years’ experience. “From there, I went to Elk Point until 2009 when I was promoted to Edson.” Cusack worked as a uniform member until 2011 when he was seconded to the plain clothes general investigative section, then in 2014, he worked out of Edmonton in a plain clothes unit. “I’ve been working plain clothes for seven years so this is my first posting where I am back in uniform,” said Cusack. “A lot has changed in those seven years and some days I feel like a new recruit again, but it is coming back quickly,” he smiled. Cusack indicated he hopes to put his vast experience to good use at the Camrose detachment. “I think it makes me a better, more wellrounded member. Going from general duty to being a supervisor in general duty and then acting operations NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) for a year, to running a GIS (General Investigations Section) and then in a plain clothes section in Edmonton. I have a vast array of experience throughout my years which will help, coming here.” Cusack added an important asset of bringing that much service and experience to the table is the contacts he has made along the way. “You get to know a lot of people and if you know people and have a lot of contacts, it helps no matter what.” Presently Corporal Isaac Verbaas is still at the Camrose detachment waiting his deployment date which, Cusack said, is making the transition of getting to know the detachment and the district smoother. Having been raised on a farm in the small community of Clandonald, just outside of Vermilion, Cusack admits it makes it easier for him to relate to the smaller communities within Camrose County and the district they serve. “I am familiar with that way of life. It is important for rural police to understand that
every incident that happens is vital, especially to the people involved.” For the past four years, Cusack has called Camrose home, making the commute back and forth to Edmonton for work. “My family is here and I have established friends and have become familiar with the community. I play hockey here, my children participate in school, sports and activities, and I have been able to get to know a few people in town, so the transition is really very easy.”
the biggest change he has seen is the amount of training members, specifically new, get today compared to when he first started. “I can remember I was working night shifts, by myself, 11 days in. I was given the keys to the office and I remember being in the office by myself and thinking ‘please, no calls come in,’ ” he smiled. “It seems like just yesterday and I was driving around thinking ‘I cannot wait until I have six months’ service and I know something.’ ” Now 18 years later, with loads of experience under his Sam Browne duty belt, it is apparent that he has learned plenty and continues to learn.
enjoy rural “ Ipolicing and the people here are always so friendly ” .
“It is interesting going back to rural policing and investigations. I find the job so rewarding here, helping the members out and lending them my experience.” Policing a large rural district with limited personnel has its challenges, but Corporal Cusack is up for the challenge and encourages rural residents to call in with any information. He also appreciates the cooperation received through other agencies. “I met with Camrose Police Service Staff Sergeant Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Rene Brisson (whom he recalled meeting Camrose RCMP new Corporal Mark Cusack much earlier in their careers). Camrose is happy to be back to his roots. Fire Department Captain Randy Haugen and Camrose Fish and Wildlife Enforcement He commented, with a note of relief, how Branch district officer Lorne Rinkel have come he is now so much closer to work. “Now when I in to the office. Everybody is so close knit it is am done my shift, I am home in five minutes. important to keep those connections.” Family life is much better and this is a great Corporal Cusack’s easy-going approachable little town. Camrose is big enough–just the manner will go far in making positive connecright size.” When asked if he has seen a great deal tions throughout Camrose and the County. “It’s of changes over his 18-plus years of policing, good to get back to my roots. I enjoy rural policCusack related, somewhat humourously, that ing and the people here are always so friendly.”
RCMP Constable returns to roots By Lori Larsen
Bringing 10 years of RCMP policing experience to the Camrose RCMP team, Constable Robert Luz is enjoying coming
back to his roots to police in the Camrose area. Luz began his posting at the Camrose detachment on Sept. 6 coming, most recently from a posting in Airdrie (five years)
Camrose RCMP Constable Robert Luz
prior to which he policed in Grande Cache for five years, all in general duty front line policing. During his, thus far, career in policing Constable Luz spent seven years as a member of the RCMP Special Tactical Operations (STO) team attending various critical incidents throughout the province and Canada. “The team is comprised of members from all over the province, who give of their time outside of general duty to attend critical incidents throughout the province, such as the Fort McMurray fires (in 2016) or High River flooding (in 2013). “The STO team attends any type of natural disasters, scene containments or evidence searches on larger properties and incidents that involve public order or riot control.” Luz noted that during his seven years with STO he was never deployed for riot or public order control. “Being on STO took me to different places in Canada as well,” he said.
“I was part of the recent G7 Summit, basically searching every building. That experience was really helpful in evidence searches,” said Luz adding that he has also taken numerous training courses related to his work with STO. Returning to Camrose was an easy shift for Luz. As a former area resident who grew up living on a farm just outside of Camrose, he is familiar with the area and the friendly, outgoing attitude. He also related how it has helped him with rural policing. “It’s always good when you have a little bit of knowledge about farming and what those communities are going through.” Constable Luz has quite a bit of family that live in and around the Camrose area and is kept very busy with his own three children who are involved in school, sports and activities. Despite his somewhat quiet demeanor, his fervor to ensure the safety and protection of Camrose County
residents is obvious and he encourages residents to become actively involved in assisting the police. “One of the most important aspects of policing rural communities is the assistance we get from the public,” he remarked explaining that not only means sharing information but showing support, even if that means a wave as they pass by. “It is so important to the police to know the residents will keep us informed on what is going on. Obviously we aren’t able be to be everywhere all the time.” Luz also commented on the fact that there are effective open lines of communication between the different emergency services throughout Camrose area, which is critical to the members who are often miles apart. As one of the new members on the Camrose RCMP detachment, Constable Luz looks forward to working with local residents on keeping their lives and property safe.
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Environmental implications By Kevin Sorenson, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot
The House of Commons recessed on Dec. 14 for an extended Christmas break ending on Jan. 28. Parliament will sit for 14 weeks in total during the winter and spring sessions before ending on June 21. The breaks provide Members of Parliament a good opportunity to attend local events, host meetings and meet with individual constituents to resolve issues of a federal nature. The six weeks I spent in Battle River-Crowfoot for the latter part of December and most of January gave me ample time to travel throughout the riding. Some of the highlights of that time were my well attended Christmas open house at our Camrose office, the Canada Games Torch Relay, which went through Drumheller and Stettler, and providing welcome remarks to the participants and spectators of the 2019 Jiffy Lube Alberta Scottie’s Tournament of Hearts. I also had the privilege of meeting with a number of constituents either in the constituency office or at a convenient location for them in this vast riding. During those meetings, as well as when I was speaking with individuals at community events, questions and concerns were raised about a number of different issues. One of the most prevalent issues was Bill C-69, the Impact Assessment Act, which is currently before the Senate. This piece of legislation proposes to remove the approval for pipelines and nuclear facilities from two expert regulators, the National Energy Board (NEB) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). The NEB will be replaced by the Canadian Energy Regulator and a new Impact Assessment Agency that reports to the Minister of the Environment, who will be responsible for pipeline approvals. The imposition of this new Agency and the new environmental assessment measures on Canada’s resource sector is garnering strong opposition. The new timelines and specific steps that companies and governments will have to take for new energy projects to go ahead is good reason for concern. Further delays will discourage investment in pipelines while the added layers of bureaucracy will result in higher costs. In 2012, our Conservative government brought in the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, after listening very closely to the oil/gas/pipeline industry as well as environmentalists. It was very apparent the industry viewed the NEB as a respected world-class regulator. They have vast expertise in all aspects of pipeline construction and operation from the technical specifications of pipes, valves and monitoring equipment to inspections, environmental impacts and the investigation of incidents. These decades of experience will not be easily transferable, nor will their focus on public safety, which encompasses more than just the environmental implications. In a recent Hill Times article, Colleen Collins, vicepresident and Marla Orenstein, director of the Natural Resources Centre at the Canada West Foundation wrote: “Public Safety should not be given a back-seat role to what can be politically influenced decisionmaking on environmental risk. In fact, many (ourselves included) recommended reducing the role of political decision-making in determining major energy project go/ no go decisions. The risk that matters first and foremost is the risk to public safety, which itself has implications for the environment, the economy, human health, Indigenous rights and title, and even climate change.” While Conservative MPs voted against Bill C-69, as our preference is for the legislation to be completely scrapped, we would have settled for the government removing their political powers and the tough, fair and clear regulations continued to be enforced by the NEB. Hopefully, the Senate will make those amendments before our oil industry is completely decimated. 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 780-608-4608 or e-mail Kevin.Sorenson@parl.gc.ca.
Dealing with found wildlife By Lori Larsen
In this part of the country, it is a fairly common occurrence to come across wildlife in our everyday lives–sometimes by choice, sometimes by accident. Most times, they are alive we hope, but in some instances, they may be dead. In the event that you happen upon dead wildlife and you are considering keeping it to have taxidermied, it is important to know the processes that need to be followed. “Your first step, even before you visit your taxidermist of choice, is to submit the animal’s body to a local Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch for inspection,” explained Camrose Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch District officer, Lorne Rinkel. “Fish and Wildlife Enforcement regularly inspect wildlife that has been found dead by the public to ensure the death was accidental and that it was not unlawfully harvested or killed,” he added. The process of inspection is first done at eye level by the FWEB officer who looks for obvious signs of trauma or cause of death, as well as any indication that the animal was the victim of suspicious activity. To further aid in the process, officers have resorted to using x-ray technology to determine the animal’s cause of death and whether poisoning or illegal hunting or trapping were to blame. On some occasions, the animal will be forwarded to the FWEB forensic lab for poison testing to ensure neither the applicant or taxidermist are at risk, and to determine the type or possible source of the poison. Rinkel explained that most found dead wildlife result from vehicle collisions, powerline accidents or striking the windows of residences. “The most common subjects for Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster these ‘autopsies’ are birds of prey Camrose Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch district officer, Lorne Rinkel inspects such as owls and hawks, which are a great horned owl. particularly popular candidates for taxidermy,” noted Rinkel. “But we see everything from wolverines to trophy antlered animals. Permits cannot be issued for migratory or insectivorous birds that are subject to federal jurisdiction, such as songbirds or endangered species.” Another common question is whether “road kill” such as moose, elk and deer can be picked up for human consumption. “Unfortunately, it cannot be authorized for human consumption due to a variety of risks, such as metal and glass fragments becoming embedded in the animal from vehicular collisions.” If the wildlife passes the inspection, a Permit to Possess Found Dead Wildlife is issued and the person who found the animal can bring it to a taxidermist for mounting or display in another manner. “Found Dead Wildlife Permits are valid for the life of the applicant and, in certain circumstances, can be transferred to another person, but these animals cannot be sold,” said Rinkel. “Naturally shed antlers do not require a permit, but any antlers attached to a skull plate do.” Non-wildlife animals, as defined in the Wildlife act, do not require permits nor do any wildlife lawfully obtained by a hunting license or via landowner privileges, such as wolves, bears and coyotes. While technology is an important part of assisting many law enforcement agencies in the execution of their duties, interagency cooperation and access to other resources is also paramount. “Having access to this technology and the generous assistance from a partner agency, within our ministry, is significantly helpful for ensuring that Alberta’s wildlife is not being killed for unlawful purposes,” said Inspector Clark Merriman with Fish and Wildlife Enforcement.
Submitted A snowy owl is being x-rayed for the Camrose Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch by Camrose court sheriffs Sheldon Goodrich (at machine) and Brenda Barahona, who are searching for the presence of projectiles, wound channels and broken bones.
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A permit was issued by Camrose County to Krahn Engineering/Luft Botanicals for a one-story preengineered cannabis production facility. The site is Plan 1424213, Block 1, Lot 4 and is located north east of the Cargill Crush Plant. The land is zoned general agriculture and intensive agriculture uses (greenhouses) are permitted by the Camrose County Land Use Bylaw. The development project was approved by Camrose County last December. The application was appealed on Jan. 16 by the City of Camrose and reviewed by the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB). The SDAB consists of five members of the public at large, appointed by council from community volunteers. SDAB members are trained through a provincial training program and hear appeals of development decisions. The permit was appealed by the City of Camrose under the argument that the cannabis production facilities do not meet the definition of intensive agricultural operations. “Health Canada has a significant process for anyone growing cannabis for medical or recreational purposes and we are satisfied the regulations for these facilities are adequate to not only protect the people that work there, but also the people who live in the vicinity,” explained County administrator Paul King. The SDAB upheld the permit because they found the majority of the facility is dedicated to the production of crops and the proposed use falls within the definition of intensive agricultural operations as outlined in the land use bylaw. The board found that cannabis is a crop based upon the evidence that both the Federal AgriStability Program and the AgriInvest Program list cannabis as an agricultural commodity. The 24 acre site currently has no buildings. “My understanding from their permit that this (building) is a pre-engineered structure. We are told it will be ready this summer and then a grow will take place after that,” said King. Some concerns were raised by the public through the appeal process regarding the cannabis production facility. Cannabis production facilities are separate
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from retail facilities and are subject to strict Health Canada regulations. “They thought it shouldn’t be under agricultural use, so they challenged our land use bylaw. The SDAB made the decision based on the information from both parties and they determined it was in fact, under agricultural use,” added King. The building must be equipped with a system that filters air to prevent the escape of odours. Health Canada monitors very strict security protocols and every gram of cannabis must be
accounted for at every stage of the process. The site must be designed in a manner that prevents unauthorized access. The facility that houses a cannabis grow, once built, will have security in place as per Health Canada guidelines. “Camrose County Protective Services will have normal routine patrols, just like they have for any other buildings located within the County,” said King. Cannabis production facilities are taxed as agricultural use.
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Battle of the Badges takes to the ice By Lori Larsen
The sparks will be flying from blades on Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. at the Max McLean Arena, as fire meets felony during the first Camrose-held Battle of the Badges charity hockey game in support of Special Olympics Camrose and Special Olympics Alberta. Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Fire Camrose Police Service Constable Kelly Bauer challenges Department takes Camrose Fire Department Captain Jeff Knopf on Camrose Police to bring on his best game. Service in a game of sticks and wit and has been a long standing There are 40 actively goodwill and good sport, relationship with police serving officers (CFD and as they take to the ice in and Special Olympics,” not- CPS combined) taking part support of Special Olym- ed Bauer. in the game, from every pics. Special Olympics Cam- level of hockey skill. “The police are going rose chair and media coor“I had members linto completely extinguish dinator Carol Wideman ing up to volunteer for this the fire department,” said remarked. “Anything that event,” said Knopf which Camrose Police Service brings awareness to Spe- speaks volumes of the dedicrime prevention/commu- cial Olympics is amazing. cation and support these nity relations Constable, And raising the funds is a officers contribute to bringKelly Bauer. beautiful bonus.” ing awareness to Special In response, Camrose In the past, police and Olympics and the amazing Fire Department Captain fire have been involved in Special Olympic athletes in and fire and life safety edu- events to raise awareness our community. cator Jeff Knopf said, “You and funds for Special OlymWideman smiled addhave to catch us first.” pics, including the Free Our ing, “The athletes are very All kidding aside Con- Finest event and decided excited about the event too.” stable Bauer and Captain combining an event focused The fun doesn’t occur Knopf are delighted to be around sports, such as the just during the game taking part in such a wor- Battle of the Badges was a either. In between the two thy cause and this first perfect fit. periods, be sure to cheer on time event that supports “This is directly sports your favourite mascot durthe long history of the Law related too,” said Knopf. ing the Mascot Shoot Out Enforcement Torch Run “Sports are very important and you can also purchase (LETR). to Special Olympics so this an opportunity to toss a “Since the 80’s there ties in very well.” frisbee from the bleachers onto the ice and the closest to the target wins. There will also be a 50/50 draw and silent auction with items displayed at the Max McLean Arena area. So come early and get in a little bidding. Each player is raising money through pledges for Special Olympics and each Special Olympic athlete is assigned to an indiLori Larsen, Camrose Booster vidual hockey player and are responsible for raising Align Builders handed over a cheque, as the corporate funds as well. sponsor of the upcoming Battle of the Badges charity If you are unable to hockey game, in support of Special Olympics. attend the game and/or you Pictured back row left to right are Camrose Police Service crime prevention/community wish to sponsor an athlete relations Constable Kelly Bauer, Align Builders and or hockey player, visit representatives Scott Paulson, Mike Forre, Ben Paulson either the Camrose Fire and Camrose Fire Department Captain and fire and life Department or Camrose safety educator Jeff Knopf. Police Service. Front row left Special Olympics Admission to the game athlete Jon Gurr and Align Builders Jolene Paulson. is by donation.
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Ag for Life brings its own classroom By Murray Green
Ag for Life has a truck and trailer that brings farm safety to schools for learning events. They are approaching Camrose County for funding to help teach valuable lessons to schools in the area. “I move that Camrose County council sponsor the Ag for Life Rural Safety Unit for $1,500 with funds to come from the ASB Extension account,” said councillor Greg Gillespie, at the Jan. 22 regular county meeting. Administration received a request for sponsorship from the Ag for Life organization for their mobile unit that features a number of interactive, digital and mechanical safety learning stations aimed at rural Grade 4 to 12 students, as well as farm workers and farm families. Camrose County will be recognized with a bumper sticker on the mobile
unit. The unit is expected to be in the Camrose area during September 2019. Since 2011, Ag for Life has played a vital role in educating Albertans about rural and farm safety and they asked for County support in keeping the stateof-the-art Rural Safety Unit on the road, to build a culture of safety among Alberta’s youngest residents and their families. Making Safety Stick Ag for Life’s Rural Safety Unit helps to educate, encourage and promote safety on the farm, ranch and rural areas, with a long-term goal of reducing the number of injuries and fatalities. The mobile unit, with interactive, digital and mechanical safety learning stations, is not only for rural Grade 4 to 12 students, but also volunteers, teachers, young farm workers and farm families, who live on, work, play, or visit farms and ranches.
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FOR SALE BY TENDER TENDERS ARE INVITED for the purchase of the following properties: Parcel 1 (Camrose County) MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 19 TOWNSHIP 49 SECTION 34 QUARTER NORTH WEST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS *approximately 140 cultivated acres
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Parcel 2 (Beaver County) MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 19 TOWNSHIP 50 SECTION 3 QUARTER SOUTH EAST CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS, EXCEPTING THEREOUT: 0.918 HECTARES (2.27 ACRES) MORE OR LESS TAKEN FOR RIGHT OF WAY OF THE GRAND TRUNK PACIFIC BRANCH LINES RAILWAY COMPANY AS SHOWN ON RAILWAY PLAN 3977Z EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS Parcel 2 has a newer house approximately 1632 square feet finished upstairs and downstairs with 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 bedrooms downstairs; the master bedroom has an en suite jet shower tub and a walk-in closet; the house has central air conditioning and comes with a washer/dryer, 2 refrigerators, stove, dishwasher, window coverings and a freezer; there also is a well and septic – all “as is”. The owner has been receiving surface lease payments of approximately $2,320 per year. Also included are 4 steel bins, two 2000 bushel, one 2200 bushel and one 4200 bushel. GST will be added to the tender price unless the purchaser is a GST registrant at the time of closing or unless the properties are exempt from GST. TENDERS must be in writing, accompanied by a certified cheque for 5% of the tender price, sealed in an envelope marked “Sutton tender” and must be received by Fielding & Company LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, #100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S3, on or before 12:00 noon, March 1, 2019. Tenders for either or both of the properties will be considered. Municipal taxes will be adjusted. Any surface lease payments received by the Seller prior to closing will not be adjusted. The closing and adjustment date of sale will be March 31, 2019, and the successful tenderer must pay the balance of the purchase price, plus GST unless the tenderer is a GST registrant, on the closing date, or the deposit will be forfeited. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them forthwith after the closing of tenders. No conditional tenders will be accepted, and the highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. No warranty whatsoever is given as to the condition of the property or as to the fitness of the property for any purpose. For further information about the property and to arrange a viewing phone Brian Sutton 587-785-5757. For information about the tender process phone Wayne Throndson, Q.C. at Fielding & Company LLP 780-672-8851.
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FOR SALE BY TENDER TENDERS ARE INVITED for the purchase of the following property located in Camrose County: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 17 TOWNSHIP 46 SECTION 29 QUARTER SOUTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME AREA: 64.3 HECTARES (159 ACRES) MORE OR LESS The title to the property will be subject to the reservations and exceptions now appearing on the title and free and clear of all encumbrances. GST will be added to the tender price unless the purchaser is a GST registrant at the time of closing. TENDERS must be in writing, accompanied by a certified cheque for 5% of the tender price, sealed in an envelope marked “Bratrud Tender” and must be received by Fielding & Company LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, #100, 4918-51 St., Camrose, AB T4V 1S3, on or before 12:00 noon, March 1, 2019. Municipal taxes will be adjusted. The closing and adjustment date of sale will be March 31, 2019, and the successful tenderer must pay the balance of the purchase price, plus GST unless the tenderer is a GST registrant, on the closing date, or the deposit will be forfeited. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them forthwith after the closing of tenders. No conditional tenders will be accepted, and the highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. No warranty whatsoever is given as to the condition of the property or as to the fitness of the property for any purpose. For further information about the property phone Ryan Bratrud at 780-679-7206. For information about the tender process phone Wayne Throndson, Q.C., at Fielding & Company LLP 780-672-8851.
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County approves Cargill fertilizer storage permit By Murray Green
Camrose County approved a fertilizer storage and sales facility, just north of the existing Cargill Crush Plant on land owned by Cargill. The land is zoned general agricultural and fertilizer storage, blending and sales is listed in the County Land Use Bylaw as a discretionary use. The permit was approved by the Municipal Planning Commission and was given conditions to mitigate any incompatibility. It was also circulated to adjacent land owners for consideration. The development project was approved by Camrose County last December. The application was appealed on Jan. 16 by the Subdivision and Devel-
opment Appeal Board (SDAB). The SDAB consists of five members of the public at large appointed by council from community volunteers. SDAB members are trained through a provincial training program and hear appeals of development decisions. It was approved because SDAB felt it is in an ideal location next to an internal roadway. It is directly adjacent to existing railway operations and is directly north of the Cargill Canola Crush Plant. The permit was appealed by the City of Camrose as well as a neighboring land owner. “The City appealed based on thinking it wasn’t agricultural use and better defined an industrial or commercial,
The County’s opinion is that it is clearly defined in our land use bylaw as a discretionary use in an agricultural use area the SDAB felt the planning commission did not error,” explained County administrator Paul King. The SDAB denied the appeals and issued a development permit for the facility and included conditions in addition to those imposed by the County. The additional conditions address concerns raised by the appellants and include fencing the area and building a berm on the east side of the property to minimize noise impact to the residences to the east of the facility. “The conditions makes the area less visible and thus have a lower impact
on surrounding neighbours,” added King. As a condition of the development permit developer will contribute to the City of Camrose for off-site utility servicing. Camrose County encourages investment in the County by these developers (including a cannabis plant operation). The additional investment of $34 million will bring approximately 80 new jobs and additional tax revenue to the community. These developments are occurring in an area that has been identified for value-added agriculture development and in a time of a struggling economy, the increased activity will be positive for local construction companies, part and supply businesses, and have many other posi-
tive effects for the region and the City of Camrose. In addition, the fertilizer plant will be strategically located to backfill trucks coming from farms loaded with canola and as such should decrease truck traffic and save local farmers money. These are developments that are consistent with the agricultural backbone of the County and will benefit farmers in the area. However, these benefits are not limited to the agricultural industry, and the economic spin off will be positive for the entire area. Camrose County welcomes value-added agricultural development and is open for business.