2019
Vol. LXVII, No. 51 City – 40 pages Country – 48 pages November 12, 2019
ALWAYS BETTER – ALWAYS BETTER READ
Inside Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 City of Camrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Out and About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 to 18 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 and 29 On the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 to 33
Robyn Gray, Camrose Public Library librarian, with product depicting the monumental changes at the library in its years of operation.
News Features Garlands & Gatherings season of events 14 Holiday Train stops in Camrose . . . . . . . 14 High school students perform The Sound of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
In November 1919, a dozen prominent local citizens gathered in order to discuss the possibility of the first library for the City of Camrose. The local Chapter of the I.O.D.E. was represented with a pledge of $100 towards the salary of a librarian. The concept of a library to serve the community was quickly turned into a working plan.
Next Tuesday, November 19, Camrose Public Library will celebrate one hundred years of dedicated operation. It’s hard not to marvel at how much the original library has changed in ten decades. Wouldn’t the early people of vision and foresight be astounded to know that “their library” now offers 3-D printing, print and audio books, movies, CDs, game discs and newspapers from across the province? The library is now an E-Library, too. Photocopying, yoga passes, indoor and outdoor games, exam supervision and even snowshoes and trekking poles are available to the public. The Library’s Centennial Celebration takes place on November 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. Be sure to share in the celebration! There will be hors d'oeuvres, a keynote speaker and a toast as they launch into the next 100 years. The library belongs to the community, so everyone in the community is encouraged to share in the celebration.
Grateful Grannies Christmas Market returns to the Bailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Reflections Column by Bonnie Hutchinson 4
Real Estate Central Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 and 40
This Week's Flyers *partial coverage
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Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 to 38