August 13, 2019 Country Booster

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August 13, 2019

Top: Glenys Smith, Canadian Northern Society Volunteer, Camrose Heritage Railway Station chairperson and a board director and project manager of grassland and trail restoration at Meeting Creek Heritage Railway Station and Linear Park, sits amidst a flora of native wildflowers and grasses on the Meeting Creek Linear Park trail.

Bottom: Glenys checks the area around Meeting Creek Railway Station hoping to spot some prairie wildlife.

Everyone is welcome to join in on a day filled with family fun at Meeting Creek Heritage Railway Station and Linear Park and community centre on Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Take a walk amidst the native grasses and wildflowers on the Linear Park Trail, ride the track motor car or mini-train, enjoy fun activities and learn about the history of the area. For more details see inside story of this edition on page 5.

Inside...

A variety of merchandise and services: Farm supplies and equipment, homes, entertainment, auctions, real estate and more!

News Features‌ Connector to stop in Hay Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lower risk of falls for seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prairie Fun Days set to go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Little House on the Slough column by Lisa Kaastra . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Win a colour enlargement of your farm! See page 8

www.camrosebooster.com

Photos by Lori Larsen

Meeting Creek

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Our Mission

Battle River School Divison

SCHOOL OPENING INFORMATION

The Battle River School Division, in collaboration with our communities, will support every student to be a lifelong learner and contributing member of society.

2019-2020 School Year

Superintendent’s Message

SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

On behalf of the teachers, administrators, and support staff, I would like to welcome each and every student to Battle River School Division for the 2019-2020 school year.

This year, staff will continue to work toward achieving our vision of: Every Student, Every Day, A Success by providing an educational experience focused on programming that is tailored to meet the individual learning needs of the students we serve.

We’re looking forward to a great year!

– Rita Marler, Superintendent of Schools

New Registrations Please let us welcome you to Battle River. Students new to the school division should register at the school they will be attending and provide a birth certificate when registering.

BUSING SERVICE The first day of busing for all students will be Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

Students residing in Beaver County, Camrose County and Flagstaff County Students who were transported to a Division-operated school by a BRSD bus during the last school year will be included in our plans for the 2019-2020 school year. Students new to these areas should register for bus service by calling the Transportation Department at 780-672-6131 extension #5279, or 1-800-262-4869 extension #5279, well in advance of school opening so that efficient routes can be planned.

Any questions regarding attendance areas and/or eligibility for busing should be directed to the transportation department.

Students residing in the City of Camrose BRSD oversees busing for all Camrose schools. Students attending an Elk Island Catholic school should register for busing through the Elk Island Catholic Schools Transportation department at 780-449-6480.

Transportation will be provided for students within the City of Camrose on the following basis: • Eligible students (those who live further than 2.4 kilometres from their designated school), will be served first at no cost.

• Non-eligible students (those who live closer than 2.4 kilometres from their designated school) will be served next, on a first-come, first-served basis, for an annual fee of $400.00 per student in grades 1-12, or $355.50 per ECS student. There is a maximum $900.00 fee per family of three or more students. Registration for busing of non-eligible students will be confirmed upon receipt of the applicable fee.

Reminder: students will be expected to produce their bus pass upon entering the bus.

• You can register for busing to a BRSD City of Camrose school now. The forms are on the BRSD website and can be filed electronically. Bus passes for all City of Camrose students (including students who attend Elk Island Catholic schools) will be available for pick-up starting August 19, 2019.

• Bus passes must be picked up at the Transportation Office, 6211-48 Avenue.

• Bus passes are sold as a year pass. No half-passes or winter passes will be sold.

• We accept payment by cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard and Debit.

Battle River School Division will be accepting registrations and distributing passes for busing in the City of Camrose from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. starting August 19, 2019 at the following address: 6211-48 Avenue, Camrose. Any questions regarding attendance areas and/or eligibility for busing should be directed to the Transportation Department.

AUGUST

28 29 30 SEPTEMBER 2 3 5 20 OCTOBER 3 11 14 25 NOVEMBER 7 11 12 13 & 14 15 DECEMBER 5 6 19 20 23 JANUARY 6 9 17 31 FEBRUARY 6 13 & 14 17 28 MARCH 5 6 23 30 APRIL 2 10 13 24 MAY 7 8 18 22 JUNE 4 5 26 29

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Beaver County East: Lyle Albrecht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lalbrecht@brsd.ab.ca West: Zsuzsanna Hemperger . . .zhemperger@brsd.ab.ca Camrose County North: Karen Belich. . . . . . . . . . . kbelich@brsd.ab.ca South: Kendall Severson . . . .kseverson@brsd.ab.ca

City of Camrose Norm Erickson. . . . . . . . . . . . . nerickson@brsd.ab.ca Valerie Sims. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vsims@brsd.ab.ca Flagstaff County East: Laurie Skori. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lskori@brsd.ab.ca West: Jeff Kimball. . . . . . . . . . . jkimball@brsd.ab.ca

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL-PLANNING DAY (No School for Students) PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES - SCHOOL (No School for Students) NON-INSTRUCTIONAL-PLANNING DAY (No School for Students) LABOUR DAY (Schools Closed) FIRST DAY OF CLASSES STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES - DIVISION (No School for Students) STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) THANKSGIVING DAY (Schools Closed) PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES - DIVISION (No School for Students) STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL DAY-IN-LIEU / REMEMBRANCE DAY (Schools Closed) DAY-IN-LIEU OF PARENT / TEACHER INTERVIEWS (Schools Closed) FALL BREAK (Schools Closed) DAYINLIEU OF PARENT / TEACHER INTERVIEWS Schools Closed) STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) LAST DAY OF CLASSES SCHOOLS CLOSED CHRISTMAS BREAK (Schools Closed) SCHOOL RESUMES STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) SEMESTER BREAK (Schools Closed) STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL TEACHERS’ CONVENTION (Schools Closed) FAMILY DAY (Schools Closed) STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) SPRING BREAK BEGINS (Schools Closed) SCHOOL RESUMES STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL GOOD FRIDAY (Schools Closed) EASTER MONDAY (Schools Closed) PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES - DIVISION (No School for Students) STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL STAFF COLLABORATION DAY (No School for Students) VICTORIA DAY (Schools Closed) PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES - DIVISION (No School for Students) STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING DAY (No School for Students) LAST INSTRUCTIONAL DAY LAST OPERATIONAL DAY (No School for Students)

RATIONALE Professional Learning and Staff Collaboration Days – As an organization that learns, we are ensuring sacred time for staff professional development and skill enhancement, using research-based practice and opportunities for collaboration to support mastery of our Everyday 4 Priorities and to support student needs.

Staff meeting Days – Based upon feedback from administrators, we have incorporated an early dismissal of 60 minutes on the first operational Thursday of each month.

DIVISION LEADERSHIP TEAM

Located at: 5402-48A Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0L3 • www.brsd.ab.ca • Phone 780-672-6131 or 1-800-262-4869 Superintendent of Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rita Marler Director of Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Kropinske Director of Learning, Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Whittleton Assistant Superintendent, Learning . . . . . . . . . . .Shan Jorgenson-Adam Director of Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shannon Melin Director of Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ken Robitaille Assistant Superintendent, Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Imogene Walsh Director of Learning, Inclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lee Ann Ashby-Girard Director of Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garth Rapson Director of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane Hutchinson Director of Learning, Inclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brenda Herder Director of Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Percy Roberts Director of Learning, Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana White

SCHOOLS WITHIN BATTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Please feel free to contact the school administrators to discuss the programs available to students in their schools.

School Telephone Grades Principal Assistant Principal School Telephone Grades Principal Assistant Principal Hay Lakes 780-878-3368 1-12 Don Hoffman Chad Ramsay Allan Johnstone 780-888-3675 K-9 Brad Kyle Holden 780-688-3858 K-6 Sandra Wills Bashaw 780-372-3800 K-12 Myranda Shepherd Candace Hodder Home Schooling 780-679-6131 1-12 Miles Walsh Battle River Online 780-672-9102 1-12 Miles Walsh Jack Stuart 780-672-0880 K-5 Zenovia Lazaruik Todd Sikorski Bawlf 780-373-3784 K-12 Shane Gau Mark Chanasyk Killam Public 780-385-3690 K-9 Brock Bartlett Jocelyn Miller C. W. Sears 780-662-3010 K-4 Emily Coykendall Corina Doyle New Norway 780-855-3936 K-12 Richard Payne Steven Searle Camrose Composite High 780-672-4416 9-12 Todd Sieben Caroline Simonson Round Hill 780-672-6654 K-9 Karla Koleba English/French Immersion) Craig Dimond ( Ryley 780-663-3682 7-12 Maria Schaade Jeff Manchak Camrose Outreach/ Sifton 780-672-2980 K-5 Natasha Wilm Carole Glidden Learning Together 780-672-2205 10-12 Laura Swanson (English/French Immersion) Central High – Sedgewick 780-384-3817 1-12 William Klassen Keely Nelson Sparling 780-672-0106 K-5 Andrea Gutmann Nancy Hazelwood Charlie Killam 780-672-7785 6-8 Stephen Hoyland Reid Lansing Tofield 780-662-3133 5-12 Janice Muench Chad Kendall (English/French Immersion) Lloyd Mackenzie Viking 780-336-3352 K-12 Adam Madsen Kelly Arial Chester Ronning 780-672-5588 K-5 Brian Horbay Candice McLeod Hutterite Colonies: Please direct inquiries to Patrick McFeely, Colony School Principal, Daysland 780-374-3676 K-12 Jerrit Brandt Wes Wilson at Division Office, 780-672-6131 Forestburg 780-582-3792 K-12 Gordon Thompson Margaret Carlson

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FOR SALE BY TENDER TENDERS ARE INVITED for the purchase of the following property located in the Camrose County: ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTY ONE (31)

FARM SALE For Tom and Doreen Brown Thursday, August 29, 2019 ~ 11 a.m.

TOWNSHIP FORTY FOUR (44) RANGE NINETEEN (19)

Lunch provided by SAM Café

WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN,

Having received instructions from Tom and Doreen we will sell on their farm located SE 5-40-14-W4; being from Halkirk north on Hwy 855 to Sec Hwy 601, east on 601 for 8-3/4 miles, NSR; OR from Alliance go 2 miles south of Alliance on Hwy 36 to Hwy 601 (or Twp Rd 400) then go 6-3/4 miles west NSR.

WHICH LIES WEST OF THE RIGHT BANK OF BATTLE RIVER AS SHOWN ON A PLAN OF SURVEY OF THE SAID TOWNSHIP SIGNED AT OTTAWA ON THE 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D. 1910 CONTAINING 67.2 HECTARES (166 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS

TRACTORS • Case 1370 Diesel Tractor, 20.8 x 38 dual rubber, dual hydraulics, PTO, 4 spd. power shift transmission, cab, air, radio, 7874 hr. Reconditioned engine & transmission. SN 8784330 • MF 1135 Diesel Tractor, 18.4 x 38 dual rubber, dual hydraulics, PTO, 3 spd. Hi-Lo transmission, cab, air, radio, 8120 hr., c/w loader, bucket and grapple, SN 9B-49923 • Cockshutt 1900 Diesel Tractor, 18 x 34 rubber, single hydraulics, PTO, 6 spd. Hydra Power / Direct drive transmission, cab, 4233 hr. showing, c/w Ezee-On loader, bucket and grapple • Case 1830 Skid Steer, 4 cyl. gas engine c/w 4’ bucket and 8” hydraulic auger.

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. The land is currently grassland but was cropland prior to being seeded to grass.

GST will be added to the tender price unless the purchaser is a GST registrant at the time of closing.

TRUCK AND TRAILERS • 1976 Dodge 600, 360, V8 gas engine, 5 spd. Hi-Lo transmission, saddle tank, 1000 x 20 rear duals, 900 x 20 front rubber, hoist, 14’ wood box c/w hydraulic rear auger and roll tarp, 84,566 miles, SN D61FK6J005700 • Darco 18.5’ tandem axle auto carrier trailer • HM 6’ x 10’ wood framed rubber wheeled trailer c/w 500 gal. metal water tank • HM 6’ x 10’ steel framed rubber wheeled trailer c/w 500 gal. plastic water tank and PTO pump • Dual tire single or tandem axle truck moving dolly • Grain-O-Vator series 60 self-unloading silage/grain wagon.

TENDERS must be in writing, accompanied by a certified cheque for 5% of the tender price, sealed in an envelope marked “Fankhanel 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, August 23, 2019. Municipal taxes will be adjusted. The closing and adjustment date of sale will be September 23, 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.

QUADS AND SNOWMOBILES • Pantera AT250 2 wheel drive Quad • Honda 185 Trike • Ski-doo 340 Everest Snowmobile • Ski-doo 335 Snowmobile.

FIELD – HARVEST AND HAYING EQUIPMENT • JD 566 Round Baler, SN E00566X137266 • JD 665 39’ Air Seeder c/w no till boots, Nitrogen sensor and cart • Two 150 IHC Hoe Drills c/w mover • Frigstad 24’ HD Field Cultivator • Morris Challenger 40’ hydraulic Field Cultivator c/w Morris mounted harrows • MF 12’ off-set Field Disc • Cockshutt 14’ Deep Tillage Cultivator • Morris 36’ Rod Weeder • 40’ Morris Mounted Harrows • Flexi-Coil 60’ hydraulic Tine Harrows c/w sprayer tank • Renn RPH 460 - 40’ hydraulic Roller Packers • Jetstream Hi-Tech Computorspray 60’ Field Sprayer • Hesston 6450 SP Swather, flathead 6 cylnder gas engine, 21’ table and pickup reel, 16.5 / 16.1 rubber, double knife, SN 645T-4092 • MF 860 Conventional SP Combine, Perkins diesel engine, 24.5 x 32 rubber, hydrostatic transmission, air foil sieves c/w Melroe 388 pickup, 24’ straight cut header and 24’ air and bat reels, 3887 hr. • Case 960 SP Combine, slant 6 gas engine, 14.9 x 26 rubber, Case pickup, SN 8323126 • MC Continuous natural gas Grain Dryer, 50 hp electric motor and PTO drive, control panel c/w Robin 7” x 30’ fill auger with electric motor • Sakundiak HD 6” x 41’ Grain Auger c/w Doerr 5 hp electric motor • Allied 7” x 50’ Grain Auger c/w 16 hp Kohler gas engine • Westfield W78 x 36’ Grain Auger c/w Kohler Magnum 12 hp gas engine • Robin 6” x 30’ Grain Auger c/w 12 hp gas motor • Scoop-a-second 7” x 36’ Auger c/w electric motor • Walinga Corn and Grain Vac • MF 6-wheel hydraulic off-set Hay Rake • HM - HD-16’ - 8-bale truck mount Bale Mover • NH 880 Silage Cutter.

For further information about the property phone Dean Fankhanel at 780-878-4306. For information about the tender process phone Wayne Throndson, Q.C. at Fielding & Company LLP, 780-672-8851.

SHOP TOOLS / EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS • Rockwell 6” Planer • Mastercraft Max 10” HD Table Saw • Delta 15” Scroll Saw • Dewalt Radial Arm Saw c/w cabinet and peg board • 2” Gas Water Pump and hose • Skil 9” Band Saw • Workmate Bench • Flow thru Truck End Gate • Craftsman 10” Radial Arm Saw • HM hydraulic Wood Splitter • Hydraulic Bin Sweep c/w gas engine • 6” Drill Fill Auger • Numerous tires, various sizes • Propane Chicken Brooder c/w 300 gal. propane tank • HM 10’hydraulic Land Leveler • 12’ Degelman Dozer c/w frame • 10’ Degelman / JD blade and frame • 6” x 20’ Auger c/w electric motor • HM V-Plow • 6’ x 32’ Silage Steel Frame • Wood side Feed Bunks • Two 1 hp Aeration Fans • 3 hp Aeration Fans • Rear till Garden Cultivator • Yard sprayer c/w electric pump • Electric water pump, plus more.

Auction Co. Note: SAM 2016 Ltd. would like to thank Tom and Doreen for entrusting us with their farm sale and wish them many years of health and happiness in their retirement.

This sale contains a very small amount of tools and miscellaneous, thus we will be on the machinery by noon or so, don’t be late.

SEE YOU ALL SALE DAY!

Custom Silaging Hank

Darren

• Chopping • Trucking • Bagging • Swathing NEW!

Sale conducted by:

Auctioneers: Terry Silbernagel, Del Jordan Cashier: Lona Benjamin

Book now!

“Any size job welcome, big or small.”

Hank 403.783.1270 • Darren 403.704.0843

email: sam1990@telusplanet.net website: www.stettlerauction.ab.ca www.globalauctionguide.com ~ Lic. #003546 ~ For details call 403-742-2368

Connector to stop at Hay Lakes

By Lori Larsen

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By CAMROSE BOOSTER LTD. Blain Fowler, Publisher Circulation 12,660 copies Providing coverage to the communities of Camrose (RRs and Boxes only), Ohaton, Edberg, Meeting Creek, Donalda, Bawlf, Kelsey, Rosalind, Daysland, Heisler, Strome, Forestburg, Galahad, Castor (farms), Killam, Sedgewick, Lougheed, Coronation/Brownfield, Alliance, Hardisty, Amisk, Hughenden, Czar, Metiskow, Cadogan, Provost (farms), Armena, Hay Lakes, New Sarepta, Round Hill, Kingman, Tofield, Ryley, Holden, Bruce, Viking, Kinsella, Irma, Wainwright (farms and lock boxes), New Norway, Ferintosh, Bashaw, Bittern Lake, Gwynne, Stettler (farms).

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Sales Reps: Gary Rairdan, 403-740-6823; Jim Abel, 403-740-9609; Brad Lohr, 780-679-5500; Terry Silbernagel, 403-318-5873; Larry Stulberg, 403-740-3863

The Camrose Connector bus service that runs between Camrose and Edmonton will be implementing a few changes to schedule and routes beginning Sunday, Aug. 25.

As a result of a survey conducted by the City of Camrose encouraging feedback on the Connector service, a Sunday route will be added, eliminating the Tuesday route, and a stop in Hay Lakes will also be added, eliminating the stop at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose.

“The most popular option choices included a stop in Hay Lakes and a Sunday route,” said City of Camrose transit program administrator Nicole Bouillon.

According to Bouillon, both the Tuesday route and St. Mary’s stop were the least used of the service and had to be removed in order for the service to remain within the allotted budget.

“The addition of the stop in Hay Lakes adds to the regional aspect of the service,” remarked Bouillon. “ The stop in Hay Lakes will be located at the Hay Lakes village office, where

a ticketing service will be available. “If the weather is poor, then riders can step inside and wait comfortably for the Connector.”

Bouillon added that the City did receive a lot of requests for a stop at the airport, however adding a stop there would add time to the route which would be somewhat disruptive to riders using the Connector for attending doctor appointments and other health care appointments, which is the primary intention of the Connector.

The City is providing Edmonton Transit System information and a step-by-step guide on how to get to the airport when travelling from Camrose to Edmonton using the Connector to transfer from bus to bus.

For more information on the Connector, visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca/en/living-here/transport ation.aspx#Public-Transit or Red Arrow or by telephone at 1-800-232-1958.

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Lower risk of falls for seniors

DMO I THF I GREASE

TOTAL

By Murray Green

EQUIPMENT PROTECTION l a i c e p S Offer!

FREE GREASE with purchase of oil

Purchase DMO 15w40 or THF…

- One pail of oil and receive one tube of grease FREE - One barrel of oil and receive one sleeve (10 tubes) of grease FREE - One tote of oil and receive one case (40 tubes) of grease FREE

Varieties of grease include: • Blue Guard • Red Guard • Moly Guard

TOLL FREE FUEL and LUBRICANTS 1.877.385.3805 Camrose 780.672.3107

Killam 1.877.385.3805

Sedgewick 780.384.3877

Viking 780.336.2100

Adam Donohue Petroleum Manager

A Burry Berry Picking

By Lisa Kaastra I’d had my eye on the bushes surrounding our house for the past several weeks. The sun had been shining, the temperatures had been rising and Saskatoon berry season was almost here.

Earlier in the summer, the cows had purposefully been fenced off the area to avoid munching on the blossoms and now the warm days were finally starting to ripen the dark berries.

By now I was dreaming of a plentiful harvest, hauling in a full bucket of ripe, juicy berries to fill the freezer and stain my fingers purple. Days of my childhood summers back east came to mind with memories of hot afternoons, sticky fingers and deliciously sweet fruit.

So one evening, with the girls finally in bed, I donned my long pants and long sleeves, threw on a cap, and marched out with high hopes and even higher expectations.

A short 20 minutes later, I returned a very different woman. I shuffled back onto the porch, my arms extended and legs wide. Berry juice smeared across my cheek, my cap sat lopsided and reeked of bug spray, and everything below my chest was absolutely covered in swatted mosquito remains and tiny, prickly burrs. So very many burrs.

Days of my childhood summers back east now came to mind with memories of sweaty long sleeves, painful thistles and immeasurable swarms of blood-sucking insects.

But the burrs…I hadn’t remembered about the burrs.

I slowly began to pick off a few of the “stickers” on my pants, silently counting them off as I relayed the success of my berry hunt to my husband.

“First of all,” I started, “the berries are pretty much all dried up.” One, two three...

“And there are thistles everywhere…” Seven, eight...

“And I was eaten alive by every female mosquito in the slough…” Fifteen, sixteen... “And I was attacked by all of these ridiculous sticker-burrs…” Twenty, twenty-one…

“And…as I climbed over the fence with my container of small, half dried berries, it dumped into a pile of ant infested knee high grass.” I finished my story with a dramatic flourish, finally giving up on the pants and tossing them into the corner of the room, stickers and all.

“Next year,” I added, “No more wild Saskatoons – we’ll plant our own, surrounded by nice, cut grass.”

My husband, ever the easy-going, simply nodded in agreement, with a smile.

Days of an upcoming summer at the slough suddenly came to mind with dreams of cool sunny days, bug-free skies, and a full bucket of ripe, juicy berries to fill the freezer and stain my fingers purple…

But no more burrs.

What would happen if you fell and nobody was around to help you? You can help reduce falls in rural areas with the Balance and Mobility program available for Flagstaff County seniors.

A free eight-week program starts this month to help seniors prevent falls, primarily in the home.

Led by a kinesiologist, the Balance and Mobility program to be held in Daysland, Forestburg, Hardisty and Sedgewick, includes exercise sessions and a range of videoconference discussions that explore how nutrition, sleep, medication, vision, hearing, footwear and posture can impact the risk of having a fall.

All participants must undergo an initial intake assessment that will include a medical history screen, balance testing, and assessment of the ability to multitask. Caregivers may join participants for assessments and program classes.

Balance and Mobility program assessments will be offered at Providence Place in Daysland Aug. 26 and Sept. 16; at the Sedgewick Seniors Centre on Aug. 27; at Big Knife Villa in Forestburg Aug. 28, and at the Hardisty Health Centre Aug. 29 and Sept. 19.

For more information, including times and to register, call the Daysland CRP office at 780-374-3815.

Following the assessment, the eight sessions, including three exercise classes and five discussions, will run September through November.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patientfocused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

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Family Day

By Lori Larsen

On Aug. 18, spend a fun-filled day with family and friends at Meeting Creek Railway Station and Linear Park at the Canadian Northern Railway Family Day event.

Beginning at 10 a.m., the day has something for everyone and offers great opportunities to learn the history behind the abandoned Canadian Northern line and the 1913 Station and 1917 elevators, as well as the stories about the grasslands and surrounding area.

Learn about the important role the rail played in the history of Camrose and surrounding area by taking a ride on a track motor car of the Alberta Prairie mini-train.

At 11 a.m., don your walking shoes and head out on a tour of the Linear Park with an enthusiastic and informative guide.

The tour moves along the Alberta East Central Natural Linear Parks to Edberg (4 km round trip) and includes information on the flora, grasslands, prairie birds, insects and other wonders of our natural world.

Guests are also welcome to take self-directed hikes through the park and are encouraged to make use of one of the hike kits available, containing laminated guides to wildlife and native flowers, a bug jar for examining little creatures up close, books and other items to add interest to your hike.

In line with the Battle River Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards, the Year of the Grouse event hosted in the Battle River area in September of this year, learn more about the grouse and what you can do to help preserve its existence.

Experience the beauty of the area on a horsedrawn wagon ride through the grasslands and hear the stories of the rails as you enjoy a ride on the track motor car (speeder) or on a mini-train perfect for the little ones.

The children will also be kept busy with fun activities including sack or threelegged races, walking on stilts and grass skis and stories and songs at the gazebo by the station at 2 p.m.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the community hall where you can tap your toes to some good old tunes.

It is a wonderful way to spend a day exploring one of Camrose County’s hidden gems while learning a little more about the rich history of our area.

For more information, visit the Canadian Northern Society website at http:// canadiannorthern.ca.

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INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND CAMROSE AREA Wild Rose Co-operative Association Ltd. hereby offers the following land for sale by tender, subject to the existing reservations on title: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 19 TOWNSHIP 46 SECTION 33 QUARTER SOUTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS (containing 159.88 titled acres) Subject to Board Approval, the right of the existing tenant to complete harvest of 2019 crop, and Restrictive Covenant prohibiting the retail of agri-business products from the lands.

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “CO-OP TENDER�, to James H. Andreassen at Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1, on or before 12:00 noon on October 15, 2019, and shall be accompanied by a cheque for $5,000.00 and GST number.

Tenders will not be opened in public.

The highest, or any, tender not necessarily accepted.

Unsuccessful tenderers will be notified by mail, and their cheques returned.

Successful tenderers shall be obligated to complete the purchase on or before December 15, 2019, and their cheque shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price.

For further information, or to view the property, please contact Carol or Hal at 780-672-3107.

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HARVEST MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, August 24 • 9:00 am AT LINDSTRAND AUCTION MACHINERY SALE SITE – Selling Three Rings – Listings are now being accepted to be included in our newspaper, radio, web page and extensive mailing campaign.

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Expecting 4,000 to 5,000 Bidders We conduct Alberta’s Largest One-Day Farm Machinery Consignment Auction four times a year. Selling tractors, combines, farm equipment, cars and trucks, RVs, lawn and garden equipment and shop tools. Whether you have one piece or a complete line of machinery, we have the facility and the experience to bring you top dollar for your equipment.

For full listings and pictures, visit our website: www.lindstrandauctions.com

LIST NOW FOR FULL ADVERTISING! At Lindstrand Auctions Sale Site, 2 miles north of Camrose on Hwy. 833 47321 Secondary Hwy. 833 Call Jody or Laurie 780.679.8101

Phone 780-672-8478

Accepting Consignments from Monday, August 12 to Friday, August 23 Previewing / Intake of Consignment Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Fred Watkins Sales Consultant AB License #312728

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FOR SALE BY TENDER Tenders are invited for the purchase of the following property located south east of Forestburg in Flagstaff County, situated along Secondary Highway 855 and along the shore of the Battle River and the Battle River Reservoir.

The property is legally described as: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 16 TOWNSHIP 40 SECTION 36 ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER WHICH LIES NORTH OF THE NORTH BOUNDARIES OF THE RESERVOIR AS SHOWN ON RIGHT OF WAY PLAN 6049HW AND NORTH OF THE PRODUCTION WESTERLY OF THAT NORTH BOUNDARY SHOWING A BEARING OF NORTH (83) DEGREES, (23) MINUTES WEST AND A DISTANCE OF 1250.1 FEET ACROSS THE ROAD, AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 7345AG, CONTAINING 34.4 HECTARES (84.89 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT:

Verlyn D. Olson Q.C., B.A., LLB

Kirstyn Rau B.A., J.D.

Michelle Fong B.Comm, J.D.

Real Estate Wills & Estates Corporate Commercial Law Farm and Business Succession Planning Arrangements can be made to meet with you in or around Camrose.

HECTARES

ACRES

MORE OR LESS

A) PLAN 7821272 ROAD 0.012 0.03 B) PLAN 9724514 ROAD 5.881 14.53 C) PLAN 9925917 ROAD 0.009 0.02 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS Also included with this property is the remainder of owner’s current ATCO pasture lease, containing approximately 10 acres, more or less.

The property is divided by paved Highway 855 and also has paved access into the west half of the property. The property is primarily pasture land with several free flowing springs. The property contains abundant wildlife and has great recreational use and potential.

The 2019 property taxes will be adjusted on the closing date.

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Coronation RCMP seek public help

By Murray Green

The Coronation RCMP needs your assistance for information regarding theft from vehicles.

RCMP are investigating multiple thefts from vehicles in the County of Paintearth. These thefts are believed to have

occurred overnight on July 24. The vehicles were left unlocked and the male wearing a jacket and backpack is believed to have gone through the vehicles.

Coronation RCMP are asking the public’s assistance for any information in relation to this theft, or

identifying those responsible. Contact the Coronation RCMP at 403-5783666 or your local police.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the P3 Tips app.

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “MARCINKOSKI TENDER”, with tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to Andreassen Borth in trust for 5% of the amount of the tender and must be delivered before 12:00 noon, August 30, 2019 to the offices of Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, 5014-50 Street, PO Box 727, Killam, AB T0B 2L0.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before September 30, 2019. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. Tenders will not be opened in public. If a successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited to the owner. The highest or any tender will not necessarily by accepted. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all tenders. Deposits received from any unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by regular mail.

For further information, or to arrange an appointment to view the property, please call Bob at 780-781-1432.

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FOR SALE BY TENDER TENDERS ARE INVITED for the purchase of the following property located in the Camrose County: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 20 TOWNSHIP 49 SECTION 14 ALL THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER NOT COVERED BY THE WATERS OF LAKE MIQUELON AS SHOWN ON A PLAN OF SURVEY OF THE SAID TOWNSHIP DATED ON THE 2ND DAY OF MARCH A.D. 1894 CONTAINING 55.4 HECTARES (137 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: HECTARES (ACRES) MORE OR LESS A) PLAN 0724929 ROAD 0.796 1.97 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS 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. The property consists of approximately 90 cultivated acres and approximately 40 acres of bush.

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 “Olfert Tender” and must be received by Fielding & Company LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, #100, 491851 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S3, on or before 12:00 noon, August 30, 2019. Municipal taxes will be adjusted. The closing and adjustment date of sale will be September 20, 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 Bonnie Olfert at 780-554-6589. For information about the tender process, phone Jonathan Sims at Fielding & Company LLP, 780-672-8851.

Prairie Fun Days set

By Lori Larsen

Prairie Fun Days agricultural tours will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18. Guests will once again be hitting the road to discover the places and people in Camrose County who contribute to our daily source of food.

With a focus on local food artisans and familyrun farming operations, this year’s tours will tie in with Alberta Local Food Week. “It is going to be exciting to get the behind-the-scenes tour,” said Tourism Camrose executive director Jennifer Filip.

The bus will be leaving from the Staples parking lot both days at 9 a.m. sharp.

There will be a quick registration inside Starbucks, 6800-48 Avenue, 130 Cornerstone, where bus guests will be offered a free regular coffee or tea (hot or cold).

“Several of the stops will be exclusive for our bus guests only and not open to selfdriving tours,” said Filip, noting some of the stops are on a specified time schedule due to harvesting and other business practices.

The schedule for Saturday, Aug. 17 is as follows: TME Farms featuring pork, chicken, beef and eggs; Toblane Farms featuring Alberta chicken industry; and Grey Arrow Farm featuring a wide variety of no-spray, non-GMO vegetables and herbs. This will be the Saturday lunch stop. Moon Druid is a small fruit orchard and market garden. This stop is not open to the self-driving tour, it is for bus guests only.

Maplewood Acres grows

flowers, herbs, hanging baskets, heirloom tomatoes and vegetable transplants.

Kozak Holsteins dairy farm raises registered Holstein cattle for milk production, breeding and show.

This stop is not open for the self-driving tour, it is for bus guests only.

The schedule for Sunday, Aug. 18 is as follows: 609 Farm specializes in eggs from free-range, free-run hens as well as beef, pork and chicken (certain times of the year). This stop is not open to the self-driving tour, it is for bus guests only.

S and D Trautman Farm has approximately 3,800 acres of grain including wheat, malt barley, oats, peas, fababeans, canola and alfalfa, as well as 75 head of cows/calves. This stop is not open to the self-driving tour, it is for bus guests only.

Little Red Hen Mills produces certified organic wheat, rye, barley and oats.

This stop is not open for the self-driving tour, it is for bus guests only. Marshall Eco Farm has natural-raised, grass-fed Scottish Highland cattle. Fridhem Baptist Church will be sharing information on the preservation, restoration and maintenance of the church, and the adjoining cemetery, flora and fauna. This is the lunch stop for the Sunday tour.

Tickets are available online at tourismcamrose.com or can be picked up at the Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce office.

Wicked storms have blown through the region.

If your vehicle needs repair from hail damage, The Auto Shoppe in Camrose is ready to help.

Now taking appointments.

Call 780.672.7231 We work with all insurance companies.

Let your insurance company know you want The Auto Shoppe.

Paintless Dent Removal is a specialty.

You will appreciate our attention to detail.

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

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The farm appearing in this photograph is located in the Camrose trading area. If you recognize it as yours, come to the Camrose Booster, 4925-48 Street, Camrose. You will be presented with a free 8” x 10” color enlargement of the photo.

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Wild Rose Co-op Locations in Camrose, Killam, Sedgewick, Viking, Galahad, Alliance and Hardisty

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CABINETS

Camrose Custom Cabinets 3623-47 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-7875 Toll Free 1-800-251-9705

INSURANCE

Camrose Insurance Services Ltd. MICHAEL KELEMEN 5704-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-9251 Phone 780-672-2273

BUILDING MATERIALS

Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre 6809-49 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-8818

PUT CAMROSE IN YOUR POCKET

Add a flag to your farmyard We sell top quality, long-lasting flags – from Canadian and provincial flags to flags from countries around the world. Choose from many sizes to suit your specific needs.

4925-48 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-3142