February 11, 2020 Camrose Booster by The Camrose Booster

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Vol. LXVIII, No. 12 44 pages February 11, 2020

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Inside Who Can I Count On? Page 6 Your Financial Future Page 9 City of Camrose Pages 14 and 15 Out and About Pages 18 and 19 On the Road Pages 21 to 23 Obituaries Pages 24 and 25 Classifieds Pages 27 to 30 Central Agencies Realty Inc. Pages 31 and 32

News Features Reflections Column by Bonnie Hutchinson. . . . 4 Just Sayin’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Photo by Ron Pilger

BRSD considers closing Round Hill School. . . . . . . . . 8 Stoney Creek Lodge to be redeveloped. . . . . . 12 City lobbies to extend transportation contract. 14 Women’s volleyball Vikings make noise with two wins . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Treat me like you treat him

In this Valentine’s Day week, I’ve been remembering what I came to believe about “love” as I was growing up. Maybe you came to believe some of the same things. I was enchanted by “happily ever after” stories–whether fairy tales or romance novels. My mom, however, was not impressed by Hollywood love stories. She was especially contemptuous of celebrities talking about the great new love of their life. “Hmp,” Mom once said after listening to an actress talk about a new romance. “If they want someone to talk about love, they should ask someone who’s been married to the same person for 40 years and been through hardships together. That’s who knows something about love. Anyone can be excited in the early days when you’re still on your best behaviour.” ***

On the eve of my first marriage, Mom gave me two books. One was a fat recipe book that told you everything a woman of that era ought to know about cooking for a family: components of a proper meal, how to pluck and clean a chicken, how to set a table for guests when you had no servants. Oh yes. It also had recipes. The second book was about (blush) marital sex. Mom was clearly uncomfortable, but thought it was her duty to tell me a few things–or at least, to give me the book. One of the things she said was, “Your father and I seem to have an unusual relationship–based on what I’ve heard other women say.” This was not much past the era when advice to women was, “Just lie back and think of England.” Mom was not explicit, but I got the impression that, in contrast to other women she knew, she did not think of England. She once said, with some bemusement, “I never expected to be happy in my marriage. Getting married is just what you did. Being happy wasn’t what you expected.” Then she paused and said, “It was kind of a nice surprise.” ***

Once, out in a restaurant with mom, I noticed an older couple in a booth, not talking at all. Mom noticed me noticing them and said, “Sometimes young people see an older couple not talking and think, ‘Isn’t that too bad? They have nothing to say to each other.’” That, of course, was exactly what I was thinking. “I don’t think that at all,” mom said. “I think, isn’t that nice? They are so comfortable together they don’t need to talk.” I formed beliefs about “love” from watching and listening to my mom, but I also learned something about love from my dad. One incident made me laugh and also made me think. One rainy day, mom had just washed the floor in the front entry. Dad came in the front door and tracked in mud. Mom was not pleased. She let dad know that. Not long afterwards, the dry cleaner man rang the doorbell to deliver some dry cleaning (Yes, in those days, dry cleaning was actually picked up and delivered). Mom opened the door and greeted the dry cleaner man. She invited him to step in, but he said, “No, my boots are muddy.” Mom said, “Oh don’t worry about that. It’s easy to wipe up. Come in out of the rain.” The dry cleaner man did that. And yes, there were muddy tracks on the floor. Dad observed this. A few minutes after the dry cleaner man left, dad asked mom, “Do you love me?” Somewhat taken aback, mom answered, “Yes.” “Do you love the dry cleaner man?” dad asked. Even more taken aback, mom answered, “No.” Dad said, “Well, stop loving me! Treat me like you treat the dry cleaner man.” ***

This Valentine week is a great time to treat the people we care about most as least as considerately as we treat people we don’t love. Enjoy! ***

I’d love to hear from you! If you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics, send a note to Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com. I’ll happily reply within one business day.

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In view of the current cuts by the Kenney government, the corporate tax breaks that benefit mostly larger more profitable companies, the labour strife that has not yet peaked, and looking at the carnage that may follow with the start of the next Legislative session to public services, I find the following excerpt from the book, Good Economics for Hard Time, written by the 2019 Nobel prize in Economics Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo both interesting and timely. The need to be “business friendly” to preserve growth may be interpreted, as it was in the U.S. and U.K. in the Regan-Thatcher era, as open season for all kinds of anti-poor, pro-rich policies (such as bailouts for overindebted corporations and wealthy individuals) that enrich the top earners at the cost of everyone else, and has nothing to do with growth. “If the U.S. and U.K. experience is any guide, asking the poor to tighten their belts, in the hope that giveaways to the rich will eventually trickle down, does nothing for growth and even less for the poor. If anything, the explosion of inequality in an economy no longer growing has the risk of being very bad news for growth, because the political backlash leads to the election of populist leaders touting miracle solutions that rarely work and often lead to Venezuelan-style disasters.” They also write, “The key ultimately is to not lose sight of the fact that GDP is a means not an end. A useful means, no doubt, especially when it creates jobs or raises wages or plumps the government’s budget so it can redistribute more. But the ultimate goal remains one of raising the quality of life of the average person, especially the worst-off person.” No economist will or can predict when growth will occur. A good and thoughtful government is one that will ensure that when the growth engine starts again that the population they serve will be healthy, and able to read and write and supported in ways that will maintain the resiliency of the individual to look beyond the current conditions and their own personal circumstances so they will be able

to take advantage of better times to come without having to personally bear the burden alone. I’m not sure Kenney’s ideology is capable of providing such thoughtfulness. Tim Belec, Camrose History

Why do we study history? I suggest one of the reasons must be because it gives us, perhaps, the only view of the future we have. Historians have told us that while history may not repeat exactly, it certainly rhymes. Why is this so? We, as human beings, are creatures of evolution. Our brain was designed to keep us alive in the environment that existed 200,000 years ago. That world is long gone, but the changes to our environment which we have created over the past 500 years is very different from the world we were designed to live in. What has not changed is human nature! Modern science tells us that our body was designed to survive food scarcity, but in the presence of food abundance our current problem is widespread obesity. Similarly, our brain was designed to keep us alive on the savannah, not to be too concerned about the nature of reality. Therefore, without education and training, we, as a species, are very poor at discerning truth and are easy prey for liars. Our political history has repeatedly showed us that politicians who promised us the sun and the moon will be supported even though those promises cannot be fulfilled. The websites and the recent American political scene show us that, with the unlimited data we have allowed them to accumulate, they can know us better than we know ourselves. We now know that we can be manipulated to buy things we don’t need and to vote to support economic systems and politicians who do not have our interests at heart. Not only that, but we cheer when they give our joint resources to the rich and take away resources we have allocated to the poor in our society. Our world is in a crisis and everyone is concerned, but a significant portion of our citizens have no trust in scientific truth. The world we have created,

which, for the first time in history, offers a world of abundance, a world that can provide almost all human needs to everyone, was created by scientists, learning that the universe is not as it seems, that the truth of our reality cannot be determined using, so called common sense. Saying something is true cannot be trusted. It takes work to determine truth and not all of us can determine truth. To choose to believe a self-serving politician over the scientist seems to me to be folly. Harry Gaede, Camrose Royal family

The recent events within the royal family shows that the choice of a marriage is critical. Prince Harry chose the wrong bride. At the time of the wedding, Meghan seemed like an ideal person to lead the way into the future. She was an American from an ordinary middle class background and she was of mixed race. She was seen as opening the royal family to the life of regular people. How wrong those expectation were. She has led Prince Harry to forsake his duty as a senior member of the family. She seems to have been unprepared for public interest shown by the British press. She was very different from other members of the family and hence was the subject of much interest. A look at the British press during the lead up to the wedding would have done a lot to prepare her for the onslaught of public interest. Let us hope that her selfish self interest will not damage the reputation of the royal family. In this country, some individuals have raised the question of paying for security if the couple wish to live in Canada. Regardless of this decision to drop his right to the designation of His Royal Highness, he is by birth a member of our first family. He is the grandson of our head of state. Is Canada too cheap to provide security to all members of our first family? If so, we must be the only nation in that category of cheapness. Ronald Williams, Camrose

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25 Years Ago This Week – from Feb. 14, 1995 edition • The Camrose Games Society made a recommendation to pursue the possibility of hosting the 1997 Alberta Summer Games. • The Kinsmen and Kinettes joined in celebrating their associations’ 75th anniversary, Feb. 19 to 25. • The Camrose Booster hosted Arnold DeLuca Ph.D., from Illinois, to speak to Camrose retailers on the topic of competing and prospering against discounters, major malls and retail category killers in business. • Over a three year period, 379 Camrose parents registered their children for the spring soccer season.

50 Years Ago This Week – from Feb. 10, 1970 edition • Boden Brothers Construction submitted the lowest of four bids for 17,000 cubic yards of gravel for the Department of Public Works. Their bid: $21,650. • Following a decision by the Edmonton Barbers Association, to collectively raise haircut rates for men, The Booster talked with several Camrose barbers. Each suggested their rates would remain at $1.50, typically .75 to $1.00 lower than in the capital city. • Lock up Your Daughters, starring Christopher Plummer and Susannah York, was playing nightly at Bailey Theatre. • F.W. Woolworth advertised a Model Kit Build Contest. Grand prize was a 4’ high rocket.

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BRSD considers closing Round Hill School By Murray Green

The Battle River School Division has to reduce its expenses by more than $4 million next year, in order to operate within the funding provided to them by the province. To start the process, board members passed a series of motions to consider closure or consolidation of schools for next fall at a regular meeting on Jan. 23. The first community meeting was held in Round Hill on Feb. 6. “We went into the meeting looking for answers. Parents want what is best for our families. The community and people who live in Round Hill want to keep the school open. If people want to sell their house in five years and we don’t have a school there is no draw to our community. Right now we have great community support and our hall is almost always booked, with some form of activity. If the school closes, we feel that our community diminishes,” said Karmen Bowal, a parent of two children at the school. “We also look at the f lip side. We know the school division is facing a deficit. If we remain open, it is concerning to know that there would be cuts, such as staff and options, is that in our best interest? We already have combined classes and are nervous to see triple grades,” added Karmen. Currently, Round Hill has split classes for Grade 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. Only kindergarten and Grade 9 are stand-alone classes. “Our enrolment has remained steady and hasn’t decreased, in this year it actually increased. Our private kindergarten joined the division and now our school could add them into our enrolment count. The projected enrolment seems to remain constant,” shared Karmen. BRSD is monitoring the junior high enrolment. “Our junior high numbers are getting smaller and that is a concern. Across the division, the majority of high schools have received critical minimal enrolment letters due to shrinking class sizes. We had received this letter in the past, so it leads us to think who would be the next to be closed? Students want different options and opportunities. I feel this is a major concern that we need to address and get to the root of this problem,” said Karmen. “It’s no secret that enrolment numbers are going down. They haven’t done enough to draw or

keep students in Battle River. More enrolment means more funding. We want to see the board’s options. Are they just thinking of closing schools, or what are the other options, what is the long-term plan? We are aware they are going to reduce the number of trustee members. We value that decision. The division is short of money and we don’t pay school fees. Maybe we go back to paying. The division has about 5,900 students and even at $100, it raises around $590,000 explained Karmen. We need to increase our enrolment across the division and when you close schools, you lose enrolment.” The risk of closing Schools is that some of the students would go out of the BRSD boundaries and enrolment could go down again. “Even if they close Round Hill School, the students could go to a private school in Kingman or to an Elk Island Catholic school and BRSD could end up losing more students again,” shared Karmen. “I think they are missing the point of making our schools stand out.” Parents understand that the school facilities across the area need ongoing maintenance and upgrades to keep up to standards, but closing schools is only a shortterm solution in saving money. “We understand that we have an aging school, but they (BRSD) have repaired the boiler and roof in 2017. Our parent society and the community has invested a lot in the school. Within the last five years the community has added a new playground, an outside basketball court, chrome-

books for the classrooms, tables, chairs, a piano, and a screen and projector for a brand new score clock.” People in the Round Hill community care about the school. “Parents and community volunteers come in and help with hot lunches, breakfast club or whatever is needed. I’m scared to see what our community would look like with the school closed.” Parents want to see options like what a fourday week would look like and if it would save enough busing money to make a difference. We need to see more options like different programming and maybe school fees.” BRSD changes, if passed, would be effective as of June 30. At the public meeting in Round Hill on Feb. 6, board chair Norm Erickson spoke to the enrolment declines facing rural school divisions across Alberta and beyond. “The reality is that there are fewer families living in rural areas,” he said. “When our school division was formed 25 years ago, we had 7,880 students. Now we have less than 6,000. Farms are bigger, families are smaller. Funding for schools is based on student population. As overall numbers decline, the dollars go down too,” he added. “Our priority is to keep teachers in front of students and ensure we can provide a quality educational program. For many years we’ve allocated extra money to our smallest schools in order to keep the programming and staffing levels up. We are simply not able to keep doing that. We worry that moving forward with-

out those extra dollars could mean students in our smallest schools will not be well served.” With the reserves now depleted and a strong message from the government that no additional dollars can be provided, Battle River is considering a wide range of actions in order to reduce spending, but still keep service to students at the forefront. Those actions range from decisions to reduce the number of trustees and people working in division-wide positions to potentially adding school fees; from having fewer Professional Development opportunities for staff, to extending the length of time between replacement of school buses and computer equipment; from reducing school administrator time, to potentially closing or consolidating schools. “All options are on the table,” said Erickson. “We’re looking at everything. We know there is no “magic $4 million solution.” It’s going to take a number of changes to balance the budget. We can’t focus on just one school– we have to do what’s best for students in our whole division.” Erickson also shared results from the online public consultation the BRSD board has done. “More than 1,100 people took part in the first round and about 950 in the second round,” he said. “In the first round, people told us they believe it’s important to have staff available to support students in classrooms. They also told us students need a diverse range of opportunities and choices in order to receive a quality education. In the second, round, when we asked for ideas on how to provide

opportunities and still live within our financial realities, the number one suggestion was to close or consolidate schools.” The board voted to consider the closure of Allan Johnstone School in Hardisty, closure of Round Hill School, relocating Grades 10 to 12 from Ryley School and consolidating Holden School and Ryley School into one K to 9 school site. A lla n Joh nstone School has an official enrolment of 44 students in Kindergarten to Grade 9 this year and a school utilization rate of about 24 per cent. Round Hill School has 86 students (end of September number) from K to 9 and the school utilization rate is around 32 per cent. Ryley School has an enrolment of 95 students, including 35 in high school and 55 in Grades 7 to 9. Their partner school, in Holden, has 118 students in Kindergarten to Grade 6. Both schools have room to accommodate all the students in the area. Projections do not show a significant change in enrolment for next year at any of these schools. A public meeting will take place at Allan Johnstone School on Wednesday, Feb. 12 starting at 7 p.m. The board will vote on whether or not to proceed with these closures and consolidations on Thursday, March 19. “The board members may vote to keep these schools open,” Erickson explained. “We won’t know until the votes happen. If we do that, we’ll have to find other ways of reducing by $4 million. Either way, tough decisions will have to be made.”

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Build a college fund by saving early to help finance children’s college educations. A robust college savings account can help future students avoid considerable debt. College is the next logical step for many newly minted high school graduates. The National Center for Education Statistics indicated that, in fall 2019, roughly 19.9 million students were slated to attend colleges and universities in the United States. Statistics Canada stated that, for the 2015-16 school year, the most recent for school statistics, just over two million students were enrolled in Canadian universities and colleges. Families need to begin thinking about how to pay for college as early as possible. According to the Wall Street Journal, the average college graduate’s student loan debt is $37,172. And the most recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicates the overall student loan debt in America alone is roughly $1.3 trillion. The average expense of sending a child to college has been ris-

ing at double the rate of inflation for more than a decade, offers CNBC. Open a tax-advantaged college savings plan. A savings plan can be designed to encourage saving for future education costs. The person funding the account pays taxes on the money before it’s contributed to the plan. Funds can be used for education expenses. There are two types of plans: prepaid tuition plans and education savings plans. The prepaid plans allow account holders to purchase units or credits at participating colleges and universities. With education savings plans, account holders open investment accounts to save for qualified future higher education expenses, including room and board. Invest in a Coverdell Education Sav i ngs Account. A Coverdell account is a tax-advantaged method to contribute up to $2,000 per year to a child’s account. Individuals need to be under a certain income level to contribute. The funds will grow free of federal taxes. Consider a Uniform Transfer/Gift to Minors

account. This is a custodial account that holds and protects assets for beneficiaries, who are typically donors’ children. The custodian controls the assets until the minor reaches legal age. The money will not grow tax-free, and it can be used for purposes other than school expenses. The account also may count against the student and parent when applying for financial aid, which is something to keep in mind. Open an IRA. IRAs are often associated strictly with retirement savings. However, they also can be used for qualified college payments as long as the contributions have been made for at least five years, advises Nationwide Insurance. Use a standard savings account. Even though it may not grow as quickly as investment accounts, routinely saving money in a savings account can be another means to saving for college. Starting early can give families ample time to save substantial amounts of money for youngsters’ college educations.

How to get out of debt By Murray Green

Debt can quickly sneak up on a person. However, it can take much longer, sometimes decades, to get out of debt. And that’s a big concern when considering just how much debt the average person has incurred. According to Northwestern Mutual’s 2018 Planning and Progress Study, the average person has about $38,000 in personal debt, excluding home mortgages. A survey from the insolvency firm MNP found that 31 per cent of Canadians do not make enough to cover their bills and 46 per cent are a mere $200 or less away from failing to pay debts at month’s end. Avoid new debt at all costs. Stop using credit

cards, cease taking loans, do not buy any big-ticket items and scale back on general purchases. The avalanche method is a way to pay off debt. According to NerdWallet, a popular online financial resource, the debt avalanche approach encourages debtors to pay off debts with the highest interest rates first. That seems like an effective way to get out of debt quickly. However, in a 2016 investigation for the Harvard Business Review, researchers found that the snowball method, which prioritizes paying off the smallest debt balance first and then moving on as debt amounts increase, is the most effective strategy. It tends to have the most powerful effect on people’s

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Kobe Bryant’s thumbprint on sport globally and particularly in North America is undeniable. Writing numbers and names on shoes, changing jersey numbers to honour the fallen, and beginning games with eight-second and 24-second violations are all examples of the collective attempt to process grief and publicly pay tribute to Kobe. Players in the NBA, NFL and even MLB have all Dave Drabiuk, contributed stories about Basketball, their experiences with Kobe Augustana Campus and how he influenced their University of Alberta careers. Kobe touched them and inspired them. He was their hero. However, his legacy is complicated. For fans, Kobe is a generational player, and like Michael Jordan before him, or Magic to the generation before, he has transcended his sport and entered into the public consciousness. Magic became a marketable commodity and set the stage for Jordan. Jordan, of the tongue and, of course, the shoes. He became an icon, with his logo featured on clothing, a marketer’s dream, and movie star. He was the perfect convergence of sport skill, marketing machine and charismatic greatness. Kobe was to be the next Jordan. The marketing blueprint was in place and he was in the perfect city–Los Angeles. His approach to greatness was unique. Spending hours alone practicing, he exuded an air of total independence from his teammates. He came across as arrogant, selfish, and about as easy to embrace as a feral porcupine. But the fans loved him. They still do. Every great superstar in basketball since Wilt Chamberlain spoke of “we” before “me”, but not Kobe. Unquestionably one of the most prolific offensive players, maybe ever, Kobe was what the analytics nerds now call a high-volume user or a veritable ball hog. His rationale was simple: If I am the best on the floor, why would I trust an inferior teammate with the fate of my team? Momba Mentality is what he called it and everyone respected it. I spoke with one NBA assistant coach who told me about a future league MVP that stood and watched in awe as Kobe put himself through his usual blistering workout on an off day between games. When the coach asked the young player if he wanted to work out now, the response was a simple “Nah, man. That’s too much.” Kobe broke his competitor’s will, often having the same effect on his coaches and teammates. His personality as a teammate was often described using unflattering terms. He was complicated. His teams won, but often at the expense of his teammates. He is the single best example of the shift in professional sports fandom: fans cheering for a player, rather than their team. He trained harder and more than any of his contemporaries. In a profession where skill, and the ability to perform in the most important moments, is the coin of the realm, he was quite simply the king. Momba Mentality–never having to say you are sorry for winning–was further complicated when Kobe was charged with sexual assault in 2003. The charges were dropped when the victim refused to testify. Kobe eventually settled with her out of court, apologizing while maintaining that it was consensual. His legacy would be forever tarnished. Like Ray Lewis, Craig MacTavish, Oscar Pistorius, Jose Canseco and Mike Danton, his career will always carry the shadow of this event. I would like to think that his life away from basketball became a master work of reconciliation. With the same passion he displayed for self improvement as a player, he sought to learn and grow as a human being away from the game. He doggedly pursued leadership opportunities and motivational excellence in an effort to leave a legacy of greatness, and he attempted to address his most glaring deficiencies from his playing days. Equally as meaningful was his dedication to a new life as a father. He was, as much as the limits of the Momba mindset would allow, contrite regarding his past mistakes. His commitment to his daughters suggests that he understood he needed to change and that he strove to be an example of the changes that men can make in their lives.

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Stoney Creek Lodge to be redeveloped By Murray Green

Camrose and area seniors will have 40 new continuing care living spaces that will allow them to remain close to family and friends and in their community. Alberta Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon announced a $5.2 million investment to redevelop the seniors lodge to accommodate new continuing care spaces in Camrose, Feb. 4. Constr uction on renovations is expected to begin this year. The building was last renovated in 1982 and was considered to be structurally sound. Pon, MLA Jackie Lovely, Mayor Norm Mayer, chair of Camrose and Area Lodge Authority Max Lindstrand and chair of Bethany Group Odell Olson worked together to make this renovation possible. A lthough Stoney Creek Lodge had between 62 and 65 beds before it closed, the upgraded facility will have 40 beds that will be redeveloped to incorporate continuing care. The project is a partnership with government and Alberta Health Services (AHS), the Camrose and Area Lodge Authority and the Bethany Group. The Bethany Group will operate the facility and partner with AHS to provide the health services. “It is so important that seniors receive the supports they need to remain in their com-

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Alberta Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon announced a $5.2 million face lift for the old Stoney Creek Lodge on Feb. 4 at the Heritage Building (Rosehaven Care Centre). The project is expected to start this year.

munity of choice. Our government is proud to invest in this project that will bring more continuing care services to seniors in Camrose and area, and we are grateful for the support of our partners. I am also pleased to see that this project will create jobs and help our economy grow, while getting Albertans back to work. Camrose has about 10,154 seniors in this community who now can live closer to home,” said Pon. “That is the best

birthday present I could have ever asked for, one I can share with the entire community. This is a positive step to support local seniors to age in their community near family and friends,” said Lovely, about the announcement on her birthday. “We are appreciative to the Government of Alberta for its contribution to the care of seniors in our community. The Stoney Creek Lodge has a long history of excellent service for seniors and this refur-

bishment project will improve the quality of life for many more in the Camrose region. Stoney Creek Lodge provided a lot of homes for a lot of years and it will be nice to see it revived again,” added Mayer. “The Lodge was built in the ’50s and served Camrose for many decades. We are delighted that the Stoney Creek facility gets a new lease on life and will continue to serve those in Camrose and surrounding area. The Camrose and Area Lodge Author-

ity looks forward to seeing the development of this project,” said Lindstrand. “The addition of 40 beds for designated supportive living is a welcome one, serving both the needs of residents and creating new jobs for its ongoing operation. As the community and surrounding area changes, so does its needs, and the redevelopment of an existing building to support the residents of Camrose and the county makes sense,” said Olson.

Earnshaw dedication postponed until next year in Ohaton area By Murray Green

The Camrose and Ohaton communities will be honouring former Flying Officer Ken Earnshaw, of the Royal Canadian Air Force of the famed RAF 617 Dambuster Lancaster Bomber Squadron, next year. E a r n s h aw wa s a hero in the Second World War. T he Camrose and Area Men’s Shed announced its intention to honour Earnshaw, who grew up in Ohaton, attended Camrose High School, taught at Whitebush School in Bashaw – an Albertan distinguishing himself Above and Beyond The Call of

Duty during the Second World War. Flying Officer Earnshaw had completed, against fearful odds, his full tour of 30 combat missions since being posted to RAF 50 Squadron in November 1942. He had earned and was entitled to, repatriation to Canada. When called upon in April 1943 to be a replacement Navigator for 617 Squadron “M” for Mother Lancaster, he readily accepted. On such courage is heroism defined. “Our project, for which we will not be deterred or distracted, is a quality monument for the ages. The anniversary of the historic dam buster mission,

May 16 and 17, 1943, was our 2020 target for completion of the monument design and unveiling at a ground site in Ohaton,” explained Neil Leeson, of the Men’s Shed. “With regret, we were unable to secure permission for a location worthy of Earnshaw’s legacy. We have undertaken discussions to secure a site. As a result of this temporary setback, in order to honour Earnshaw in the right way at the right time, we are postponing the ceremony until May 16, 2021.” Earnshaw is buried at Rheinburg War Cemetery in Germany.

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Credit program will draw even more productions here, and I look forward to seeing more studios using the Calgary Film Centre and other facilities in southern Alberta and making investments in our versatile and growing film sector,” said Luke Azevedo, commissioner, film, television and creative industries, Calgary Economic Development. The tax credit is part of government’s commitment to grow Alberta’s cultural industries by 25 per cent over the next decade. The new program will provide industry with certainty that will translate to long-term growth in the sector. According to industry estimates, more than 3,200 Albertans are employed in the province’s motion picture and video industry. According to Statistics Canada data, every $1 million of production activity in the screen-based production sector creates about 13 Alberta jobs. Every $1 million of government investment under the Film and Television Tax Credit program is expected to support about 60 Alberta jobs.

es at its annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 9:30 a.m. at the Norsemen Inn. Probus is a club of retired seniors that meets monthly to mingle, listen and learn

from a broad variety of speakers. Guests and new members are special and always welcome. Just show up–no invitation required.

Probus to learn about Victim Services

By Murray Green

The Probus Club of Camrose will be welcoming guest speaker Rachel Coventry to discuss the role of Camrose and District Victim Servic-

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City lobbies to extend transportation contract By Murray Green

The City of Camrose council sent a letter to the minister of transportation to ask for a 16 month extension of the Rural Transportation Pilot Project, known as the Camrose Connector bus. With the support of a wide range of regional stakeholders (local municipalities, health care sector and education sector), administration submitted applications for operational funding for a couple of twoyear pilot transportation projects on Mar. 27, 2018. After several iterations, the province announced that both applications were successful on June 28, 2018. At the regular council meeting on Feb. 3, the mayor and council agreed to seek an extension for the project that has worked well bridging the gap between Camrose and Edmonton. “I think it is too early in the Connector bus’ operation to really know the full impact of it within our community. It is gratifying to see the ridership increasing since its outset,” said councillor Max Lindstrand. “I think this is perfectly reasonable to request this and I strongly applaud the effort to put it together.” Red Arrow provides the shuttle service. The Camrose Connector service began operations on Sept. 4, 2018 with a regularly scheduled route (three trips per day, Monday to Friday) from Camrose to various locations in Edmonton. The primary focus was designed to provide access to specialist medical services in Edmonton. Over the first six months, the ridership averaged 424 riders per month. In spring/ summer 2019, the service saw a slight dip in ridership to averaging 372 riders per month, but this was likely due to a decrease in university student passengers. Based on an analysis of the ridership data and input from surveys, a revised service schedule was launched on Aug. 25, 2019. These revisions included removal of the Tuesday route to accommodate a Sunday route. They saw a reduction of the under-utilized Cam-

rose St. Mary’s hospital stop and an addition of a new stop in Hay Lakes. With these changes, the average from September to December 2019 increased to 566 riders per month. Survey data indicates that users of the Camrose Connector do so 27 per cent for medical purposes, 16 per cent for educational purposes, 14 per cent for work related purposes and 43 per cent for other purposes. Administration prepared a package the City submitted to the Province of Alberta, requesting an extension of funding for the bus for an additional 16 months from September 2020 to December 2021. Various letters of support were added to the package including testimonials. The total funding request amounts to $55,995 in 2020 and $186,859 in 2021, which would include an allowance for administrative support to continue to ensure no direct costs to the City of Camrose. In the nearly two years that this program has been in effect, we have dramatically increased patient access to non-emergent health care by providing this affordable transportation service. The Camrose Connector continues to improve the quality of life for residents within the region by providing a safe and reliable option for regional transit, with a focus on providing access to specialist medical facilities within the City of Edmonton. Access to transportation has a newfound opportunity for independence for seniors, and they are continuing to illustrate demand for this service. Ridership levels remain consistently higher than what the City had previously documented. Survey responses show that people strongly feel that it is essential to continue the service beyond the end date of the pilot. With a continuation of this service, the City can ensure that patients with limited options for mobility are able to access services in a more proactive manner and rely less on one of the highest cost per user services, the emergency department.

Employment Opportunities

TEMPORARY SEASONAL POSITIONS

Are you looking for a challenging summer job where you will work with a great team and learn some valuable skills? Join our team at the City of Camrose where you can contribute to helping Camrose grow as a dynamic community with an exceptional quality of life.

TEMPORARY SEASONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES: 1. Public Works – manual labour for public works operations: utility, streets, sidewalk and sign maintenance. 2. Parks – manual labour for maintenance and operations in the parks system. 3. Parks – Wildlife & Greenspace Stewardship Coordinator – promoting wildlife and greenspace stewardship through planning, education, projects and research. QUALIFICATIONS: • Reliable with strong work ethic • Ability to follow instructions and work both independently and in a team environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Basic computer skills • Successful candidates will be required to produce a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and Police Information Check HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, from the end of April to the end of August 2020. Some shift work will be necessary to address operational requirements. HOURLY WAGE: The hourly wage for these positions ranges from $16.87 to $20.60 based on experience and position. Some positions comply with the CUPE Local 1425 Collective Agreement. APPLICATIONS: If one of these seasonal jobs sounds like a fit for you, please submit a separate cover letter and resumé for each position you are interested in to the attention of the appropriate Supervisor listed. We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note: Due to volume of interest and amount of available positions, interviews will be conducted on a first come first serve basis and positions will be filled in same manner. Positions will remain open until all suitable candidates are found. Parks Seasonal Positions Attention: Manager of Parks parks@camrose.ca Office Location: 5600-44 Avenue

Public Works Seasonal Positions Attention: Senior Manager of Public Works pw@camrose.ca Office Location: 4202-51 Avenue

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP). The personal information recorded on the application form is being collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. The information will be used for the purpose(s) of employee recruitment and administration and is protected by the privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. If you require additional information concerning the collection and use of this personal information, please contact the FOIP Officer at 780-672-4426.

GENERAL MANAGER – INFRASTRUCTURE & PLANNING

The City of Camrose is looking for a dynamic, proven leader to fill the role of General Manager, Infrastructure & Planning. As the General Manager, you will be part of the senior management team, providing executive leadership to the Infrastructure & Planning Services department, which includes Planning and Development, Engineering Services, and Public Works. The General Manager will work collaboratively to provide oversight to the department as it relates to the City’s strategic plan, asset management, human resources, and governing legislation. Considerable independent leadership, financial acumen, innovation and judgment are required in managing, planning and organizing the key responsibilities of this role. In addition, this position will work with City Council to provide advice and leadership on community planning and infrastructure matters for the City of Camrose. QUALIFICATIONS: • Professional Engineer status, eligible for membership with APEGA. Other related and applicable education may be considered. • Supplementary certificates or designations in asset and project management, local government programs, or related field considered an asset. • Five (5) years of professional leadership experience at a senior management level. Significant knowledge and experience in strategic planning, asset management, change management and people development related to infrastructure and planning. • Experienced in the strategic and operational uses of information technology, especially enterprise or organization wide applications that add value to management decision-making and cross-functional or process-based efficiencies. • Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite. • Experience in working with elected officials / boards and internal and external stakeholders. HOURS OF WORK: Core hours of work are generally 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Management duties will require work outside of the core hours as part of this role. SALARY & BENEFITS: The City of Camrose offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and a positive work environment. The starting salary for this position will be based upon the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. APPLICATIONS: Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and current resume via e-mail or to the address below. The competition will remain open until the successful candidate has been found. We appreciate and consider all applications; however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. CONTACT: City of Camrose – Attention: Human Resources Mailing Address: 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8 P: 780.672.4426 | F: 780.672.2469 | E: hr@camrose.ca | W: www.camrose.ca

The Camrose Connector bus was launched in 2018.

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CITY PAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Bylaw 3081-20

Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Section 606 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta and amendments thereto, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Council of the City of Camrose gave first reading to Bylaw 3081-20 on January 20, 2020. The purpose of Bylaw 3081-20 is to amend the Municipal Development Plan (MDP). The MDP must be consistent with other long-range plans such as the proposed Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) Bylaw 3080-20. Changes are as follows: 1. Amending the text in Section 1.2(3) to update the IDP date to 2020. 2. Amending Map 2 – Land Use to ensure it is consistent with the IDP. 3. Removing entirely Section 3.8. The lands designated “policy review” are now designated as “industrial” in accordance with the regulations of the IDP. A Public Hearing is scheduled to be held as follows: Date: February 18, 2020 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: Council Chambers, City Hall, 5204-50 Avenue Any person(s) who have an interest regarding the passing of Bylaw 3081-20 are encouraged to attend the Public Hearing in person to state their support or objections. Any written submissions to be considered by City Council are required to be submitted no later than February 13, 4:00 p.m. by mail to: Kim Isaak, Deputy City Manager, City of Camrose 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB, T4V 0S8 or by email to: kisaak@camrose.ca Notice is hereby given that Council may thereafter without further notice proceed with final approval of Bylaw 3081-20 at the regular Council Meeting on February 18, 2020. For additional information, contact Aaron Leckie, Manager of Planning & Development by telephone: 780-672-4428 or email: aleckie@camrose.ca

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Are you passionate about your community? Consider volunteering for a Council appointed Board or Committee! The City of Camrose is seeking adult residents to serve as Members at Large on the following Committees and Boards. Camrose Arts Council (1 Member) The Camrose Arts Council Board advises City Council on matters pertaining to arts and culture activities in the City of Camrose and act as a governing body to disseminate grants as delegated under the current “Arts Council Grant Funding Bylaw” for arts and culture initiatives while championing a cohesive and collaborative arts and culture community. The Camrose Arts Council meets on a monthly basis unless otherwise determined. Camrose Green Action Committee (1 Member) The Camrose Green Action Committee is a committee to serve as a “think tank” to generate proposals aimed at improving Camrose as a “green community”, to research “environmental best practices”, to act as an educational function by informing citizens of Camrose of prudent environmental practices and to provide Council with recommendations for green action. Camrose Youth are eligible to apply. The Camrose Green Action Committee meets the third Tuesday of every month at 12:00 noon. Community Transit Advisory Committee (2 Members) The Community Transit Advisory Committee is an advisory body to Council that acts as a Steering Committee for transit assessments and needs. The Community Transit Advisory Committee continues to be involved with the City’s Taxi Subsidy Program, and other related transit activities. The Committee will assist in monitoring the performance of the City’s community bus. The Community Transit Advisory Committee meets on a bi-monthly basis unless otherwise determined. Heritage Advisory Committee (1 Member) The Heritage Advisory Committee provides input and guidance to the City of Camrose Administration and Council on matters relating to historic resources, and municipal heritage policies and programs. The Committee encourages and advocates for the preservation and safeguarding of historical structures and sites. It also educates and engages community stakeholders regarding the value of remembering and celebrating history, historic structures, places and events, and heritage in general. The Heritage Advisory Committee meets as required. Social Development Committee (1 Member) The Social Development Committee is responsible to act as a Steering Committee for future Social Needs Assessment. The Committee is to identify current social development issues, needs and trends in the community, and provide recommendations for action to Council. The Committee is to liaise with other groups or individuals charged with social development. The Social Development Committee meets the first Monday in January, March, May, September, and November at 9:30 a.m. Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (1 Member) The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board hears and makes decisions on subdivision and development appeals in accordance with the Municipal Government Act and other applicable legislation including the City’s Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw. All Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Members are required to complete a one-day training session provided by Alberta Municipal Affairs. The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board meets as required. Make a Difference! For more information on the appointment process and to obtain an application form, visit “Volunteer Opportunities” at www.camrose.ca or contact City Hall at 780-672-4426.

CONTACT PATRICIA MACQUARRIE AT 780-878-8273 OR WWW.CAMROSE.CA FOR MORE DETAILS

Please submit applications via fax to 780-672-2469 OR email legservices@camrose.ca OR in person at City Hall, 520450 Avenue. Any inquiries may also be directed to legservices@ camrose.ca.

Broderick, Happy Valentine’s Day Buddy! Love Mom & Dad

Happy Valentine’s Day from Danny & Ruth

Happy V Day to my 3 favourite gals ~ Jackie, Taylor & Chloe ~ Love Dale

Erin, Ted, Michael, Chelsea – Always & forever – Love Mom & Dad

Radin, Mommies love you more than you will ever know!

Happy Valentine’s Day Mema & Papa Omoth! Love Bud

Happy Valentine’s Day Baby! Love you tons!

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Dear Sifton School ~ Happy Valentine’s Day! From Kaelyn ♥ :)

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Country singer Hooper breaks out with cabin fever By Murray Green

In between Big Valley Jamboree appearances, Danny Hooper tends to get cabin fever. His current Cabin Fever Tour includes a stop in Camrose (his favourite city) and the Bailey Theatre for a show at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 20. “Camrose has always been my second home. I went to Camrose Lutheran College (now Augustana) and was the first Catholic elected student union president. Everybody I ran against lobbied for more choir practice and Bible study. My campaign platform was to get rid of the curfew in the girl’s dorm. It was a great campaign because I had a landslide victory,” laughed Danny. “That was the mid ’70s. In between my first and second year, I entered CFCW’s first ever Country Star Search contest at Klondike Days, in between the Kielbasa eating contest and log-sawing contest, and I won a recording contract,” shared Danny. “In 1976, I released my first album, while I was attending college. I was nominated for a Juno award as Best New Male Country Artist and I thought this was pretty easy, so I quit school,” explained Danny. “I hit the road for 48 or 49 weeks of the year, hitting every small town and every bar, and learning how to entertain,” he added. “The longer I was in it, the more I learned it wasn’t a very easy business at all. In 1979, my dad Don and I opened Danny Hooper’s Stockyard night club.” That move got him off the road and closer to home and family. He has emceed the Big Valley Jamboree, this one coming up will be his 27th year. “I’m on a real high right now, the happiest place I’ve been in my life and having more fun. I have a brand new album coming out that I just recorded. This is my 11th album and I

Submitted Danny Hooper comes back to Camrose to break away from cabin fever this winter.

think my best work. It will be released the week I’m in Camrose, so a treat for local residents.” Back in 2002, his father passed away and he stepped back from music for awhile. Now he is excited to share his music again.

“We have a new version of the song “John Deere Tractor Keys” on the album and fans can look forward to that. It is the 25th anniversary edition. I lot of people will remember that song and we have

done it a little different this time,” he added. Danny was an awardwinning former co-host of the CFCW morning show and wrote a newspaper column. He will be performing all his original hits includ-

ing “He’s Buying Roses Again” and “I’ll Get Along,” as well as his new songs on his new album. This is a whole brandnew show from his last appearance in Camrose. “I have evolved as an artist. More life experiences have changed my writing and I have matured with deeper songs now,” said Danny. “I can’t wait to get back to the Bailey. We are doing four shows on this tour in old theatres and the Bailey one is the one I’m most looking forward to. I spent a lot of time in the Bailey on Thursday nights, cheap movie night, and sat in the back row with my favourite girl. Then we headed across the street after and it had a lot of good memories.” He said the building was restored wonderfully and he looks forward to visiting it again. “It is one of the true gems to perform in. I love the intimacy and history. I believe a building like that has a soul and energy.” Early in his career, Danny’s father offered him some good advice. “He told me that I didn’t have to move to Nashville to be a star. The best country music fans in the world are in Alberta. He said I could make a living staying close to home and he was right. Alberta has the best fans and if you look after them, they will look after you. About 80 per cent of the music sold in Canada is from Alberta.” He also pointed out that CFCW also had a part in that. “I had a guy out in Bruce tell me last Saturday that the radio in his barn has been on that station since 1954. The only time the dial was changed was from 790 to 840.” Danny still has a passion for playing country music, especially in Camrose.

Chicago sizzles with Churchmice razzle dazzle By Murray Green

When you mix glitter, glamour, razzle dazzle, great local talent and all that jazz, you create a Churchmice Players mega hit entitled Chicago. Last year, the Churchmice Players produced Momma Mia! and some people thought that brilliance could not be duplicated. And yet, here we are. Another superior performance is currently on stage with this major hit. This Broadway show premiered in 1975 and

it has won many awards along the way. The Churchmice cast proved to be just as worthy as those who played the parts before them. Jane Gusdal as Velma Kelly, Brittany Johnson as Roxie Hart and Ken Mastel as Billy Flynn all shone with great vocals and superior acting. In fact, Brittany and Ken’s puppet scene is worth the price of admission alone! Although the stars shone through as they should in Chicago, the supporting cast is what held the glitter and glam-

our together with solid performances and dance routines. Dustin Muise and his assistants Duncan McDougall and Signe Peake made the choreography seem, well seamless. Two cast members went above and beyond to ensure the audience not only enjoyed the musical, but enjoyed a few laughs as well. Todd Sikorski as Amos and Carolyn Olson as Mary Sunshine are certainly crowd favourites. The set design and costumes also pulled this

show together to create the 1920s atmosphere. Upcoming performance dates in February are on the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. except the final matinee performance starts at 1:30 p.m. The production team includes producer Theo Thirsk, director Scot Lorenson, choreographer Muise, choral director Olson, set designer Todd Sikorski, costume designer Peggy Noble-Cappie

and production advisor Dave McDougall. The story revolves around the roaring ’20s Chicago, chorus girl Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her husband Amos to take the rap, until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on her. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another murderess Velma vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces.

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with Brandy Yanchyk A documentary about people finding ways to escape loneliness and social isolation.

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Camrose Seniors Coalition is pleased to offer two screenings of Breaking Loneliness, a documentary by filmmaker Brandy Yanchyk. In this documentary, we follow four people: Indigenous Peer Support Worker John Chief Moon, 2SLGBTQ+ Liaison and Peer Support Worker Jace Laing-Schroeder, volunteer Tom Greyson and ESL teacher Julie Kraychy – who have worked to overcome their own loneliness and social isolation and are now helping others battle theirs. Brandy will also be joining us to discuss the topic of social isolation and loneliness.

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Nordlys shows Nyback film at festival By Lori Larsen

Nordlys Art and Film Festival is excited to welcome Douglas Nyback back to Camrose for a special appearance during the screening of the film The Dancing Dogs of Dombrova, on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 2:45 p.m. Originally hailing from Camrose, Doug started his path to a now very successful career in theatre and film arts under the tutelage of Charlene Brown, Tom Spila and Dave McDougall. He graduated from École Camrose Composite High School (ÉCCHS) in 2003 and literally 18 hours after completing his biology final, he was in New York where he began studying at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in midtown Manhatten. At around the age of 11, Doug’s parents enlisted him in voice lessons with Charlene Brown, a well known voice instructor in the Camrose area. “Honestly, I was quite a little jerk about it. I was a typical Camrose boy who wanted to play hockey. I did the voice lessons for a couple of years, but really didn’t practice much. Then Charlene, quite rightfully, dropped me from the roster.” Doug admits he was upset about being let go from the lessons because despite what was seen as a lack of interest, he really enjoyed singing and the lessons. “I spent the next two or three years trying really hard to get back into her roster. I found out about Churchmice Players while taking a drama class with Dave McDougall at the Comp. He was in The Music Man (at the time). I auditioned for the play and was successful and that is when I really fell in love with musical theatre. I became a major musical theatre nerd,” laughed Doug. “I loved acting and there is something about musical theatre that is like life. The emotions run so high and the only way you can communicate it is through singing and there is something about that. That really resonated with me.” Doug admitted he was not a particularly popular student in high school so it was refreshing and somewhat empowering to do a show and have people applaud and recognize him. “That felt really great and it still does to this day. Doug feels fortunate to have had so many wonderful influences in Camrose, including Tom. “He let me audition for his choir Chorazz in ninth

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grade and that was right about when everybody in school found out that I was singing in musical theatre. To be honest, socially, it was not easy. He (Tom) let me into that world and I immediately found a group of people that really accepted me for me, and celebrated my talents and that was really wonderful.” Doug said he was not necessarily a strong academic student, but the one area he did excel in was English and he ended up in the advanced English class with Caroline Simonson (now assistant principal at ÉCCHS). “I will never forget, I was in the 11th grade going into 12th grade English and in the first class we were reading Wuthering Heights and she (Caroline) came in and said, ‘So Heathcliff can’t embrace the love of his life until after she died, isn’t that sexy.’ My 11th grade brain was blown right open. I started writing short stories and writing plays and

novels that I had never finished. She got me so excited about the written word. Caroline started that love in me and now I am in the process of selling one of my first scripts. “I feel so incredibly lucky to have had those three people at the Comp at that time and a group of students who were all just as into it as I was.” Doug said, fortunately, Charlene did take him back on roster once he proved to her that he was willing to work for it. “Nobody was inside my corner, outside of my parents, more than Charlene. “I don’t think I would be where I am today without that perfect cocktail of influences in my life and, on top of that, having parents who were with me every step of the way and supported a kid who wanted to do something that was unconventional, generally, let alone in a small town in Alberta. All of those people were with me 110 per cent.” He completed the two-

year program at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 16 months, diving into his craft and beginning to realize what he was meant to be. “It was a crazy culture shock, but at the same time, it felt like I was arriving home. I was just so ready to go to work.” Despite the enormous difference in size between rural Camrose and New York City, Doug said the atmosphere was not much different. “Even though it was more gruelling, the work wasn’t that much different than that of the work I was doing in Camrose. He worked some theatre in and around New York and Maine and eventually met his now production company Monolith Pictures partner, Michael Goodin. “He was an inspiring filmmaker and I was an inspiring actor. We built the company, then I moved to Toronto when my visa expired,” said Doug. His time in Toronto has served him

well with work including leading roles on SyFy’s Incorporated, People of Earth, Carter, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, Defiance, and Amazon Prime’s American Gods, as well as work on Hell on Wheels and Murdoch Mysteries. He has also done extensive work as a script advisor and story editor including work with the Canadian Film Festival best feature film winner The Dancing Dogs of Dombrova, due to be shown at the Nordlys Festival. “It is an absurdist drama,” said Doug of The Dancing Dogs of Dombrova. “A quirky, fun, dramatic comedy about two estranged siblings (brother played by Doug and sister played by fellow actor and good friend Katherine Fogler) whose dying grandmother gives them a quest to return to Poland together to retrieve the bones of her childhood dog. “They come to realize they are sent on this quest so the brother and sister can come together. It is a heartwarming tale and beautiful family story.” This part attracted Doug for various reasons. He admired and respected film director Zach Bernbaum, relished the fact that he was able to travel to a much different part of the world (Romania), was able to play a more interpersonal part removed from the darker characters he has been playing of recent, and was impressed with the overarching theme of love. He is excited to return to Camrose during the Nordlys Festival and share with the audience the amazing experience he had during the filming of the movie and visit with friends and family. “It means a lot to me to bring something I have really worked hard for back to the community that has really supported me and continues to support me.”

Cancer support group to meet at library By Murray Green

The Camrose Cancer Support Group will be launched with a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 in the Irving Room of the Camrose Public Library. “Together we can help support each other through sharing our sto-

ries, questions, knowledge and experiences,” explained Margo McPhail, a cancer survivor. The first meeting is intended to gather cancer survivors, cancer patients and caregivers to support each other in tough times. The support group will

offer assistance for others with cancer and for caregivers so they know what to expect as well. Caregivers need a different kind of support. Margo is willing to hold the meetings twice a month, unless people feel they need more. That

will be determined at the first meeting. She is also involved in the Hospice Society of Camrose and Camrose Victims Services to help others. For more information contact Margo at 780-6087990 or Joan at 780-6729579.

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McDonald enjoys his ice cream truck By Murray Green

Adam McDonald is a proud owner of one of the most popular vehicles of its time, a 1969 Chevrolet C10 truck. “The truck was originally owned by Garth Olson in Bashaw. My friend Adam Barry, a high school friend, purchased it from him. After a lot of years of him having it, the truck was sitting and he wasn’t doing much with it. I was able to work out a deal with him for it. It has been a five year project to get the truck to where it is today,” explained Adam. The 1967–72 Chevrolet C/K is one of the most popular, reliable and easiest-todrive classic pickups you can find. This particular generation marks the turning point when Chevrolet realized it could offer truck buyers modern conveniences and comfort options in the same way it did for sedan shoppers. “We built it from the frame up, gutting the motor out of it and transmission. We put in a new motor, transmission, painted it, added new chrome and a grille,” shared Adam. “It looks pretty nice now. I have a 383 stroker engine with a 40LB transmission to match the motor. I have always liked the looks of these trucks because they look sharp. Growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, I got to

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see a lot of these trucks on the road. The trucks have smooth lines and always are sharp looking,” he added. When this particular generation of C/K appeared towards the tail-end of the 1960s, Chevrolet still con-

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sidered its pickup program to be a commercial effort, with the vehicles aimed primarily at tradespeople, businesses and farms. “I always wanted one, and when I saw this truck crying to be re-done, I had to get it into my hands. It had an older 350 engine that was beat up and tired. I watched the old car shows, and a lot had 383 stroker engines in them, so I thought about doing the same,” Adam said. “Other than the motor and transmission, I tried to keep it as original as I could. I wanted to keep the nice lines and the original headlights. You see some young guys chopping them up for short boxes or lowering them, but I really like the original style,” stated Adam. “It looks like it did back in 1969, with a little extra on the inside when you hit the gas pedal.” He also re-configured the wood box in the back to make it look brand new. “I used pine and it was a bit of a chore to install. I ripped

out the old box and then installed a kit I had purchased. Using the runners and lining up the pine is a job to keep them straight. However, it is well worth it in the end,” added Adam. “This truck is now my Sunday ice cream driver. I

take the kids/wife and go for ice cream in the summer. I just have fun with it. I haven’t been to car shows, this is the first one, because it was just finished not too long ago,” he said last summer in Bashaw.

Car or Truck Memorabilia? Perhaps you own vintage automotive repair or diagnostic tools. Tell us what you have. Or perhaps you have terrific memories or tales from being in the trade. Allow us to share your stories. Contact Murray Green, News Reporter Phone 780.672.3142 Email murrayg@camrosebooster.com

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Family Day Carnival supports animal shelter By Murray Green

A Family Day Carnival with games and activities for children will be held at Retro (5017-51 Street) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 17. Activities include face painting, silent auctions, 50/50 raffle, karaoke, balloon animals, games and a visit from Brodie the dog. The proceeds of the Family Day Carnival will go to the Camrose and Area Animal Shelter. “We have confirmed that Brodie will be in attendance from noon until 2 p.m.,” said Lynn Horsman of the Animal Shelter Society. Brodie, a dog rescued from Old McDonald Kennels, has over 40,000 followers on Instagram after his story of survival was shared by Camrosian Brad Ames, now living in Red Deer, and girlfriend Amanda Richter. Once Brad’s sister Janaya Iverson from Camrose met Brodie, she had to do something to bring awareness to the important work that animal shelters do. For more information on the carnival or to adopt a pet, contact the shelter at 780-608-0091.

Breaking Loneliness film to be shown By Murray Green

The Camrose Seniors Coalition will be presenting a documentary about people finding ways to escape loneliness and social isolation. Two screenings of Breaking Loneliness, a documentary by filmmaker Brandy Yanchyk will be shown on Friday, Feb. 21 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. in the Heritage Building (old Rosehaven Care Centre). Brandy will also be joining in to discuss the topic of social isolation and loneliness. Phone Maria Labreau at 780-672-0141 for more information.

H. Elizabeth (Tveit) Cowan November 6, 1936 ~ January 30, 2020 Beth was born in Camrose on November 6, 1936 and died here on January 30, 2020. The years between were filled with many hardships, but also many adventures, love for people everywhere, an indomitable spirit, and a deep faith. Beth grew up in a number of small towns in Alberta and Saskatchewan where her parents, Pastor Amund Tveit and Mrs. Hannah (Stolee) Tveit served Lutheran parishes. In 1952, she came to Camrose Lutheran College for high school and so began her foreign travels. From 1954 to 1957, she attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, majoring in Public School Music. This led to her first teaching job in the small town of Greenbush, MN, which some of her friends teased her was a step backwards and definitely not in keeping with her high aspirations. Nonetheless, under her leadership, Greenbush choirs excelled and she made lifelong friends. While in Greenbush in 1958, she was diagnosed with MS. Not to be deterred, Beth left Greenbush in 1960 to teach music and English in Augsburg, Germany for the U.S. military. She used her time there to explore Europe. Again, with the military, she went to teach in Japan from 1962 to 1965 and enjoyed travelling throughout Asia. In 1965, she left the military and won a scholarship to study Counseling and Guidance at the University of Southern California, earning an MSc in Education. She then taught for the Mesa Unified School District. Beth married Richard (Joe) Smith in 1967. Tragically, he was killed in a car accident just two months later. Beth continued to teach and when she could no longer physically meet the demands of teaching, became a much loved and respected counselor. In 1968, she was honoured with a Teacher of the Year Award by the National Association of Parents and Teachers. In 1972, Beth retired from teaching. With the help of her sister Marie who returned from Japan to help care for her, and her own relentless efforts to find a cure for her MS so that she could throw away her wheelchair, Ethyl and Beth continued to live at home in California. She enjoyed an active life of counseling and participated in many community activities. In 1993, Beth and Marie moved to Camrose. After a fall and a partial hip replacement, Beth moved to Bethany Care Centre. There she met and, in 2000, married her second wonderful husband, David Cowan. Together they had a happy, active life with many friends and activities until last year when David’s health began to fail. He passed away December 2, 2019. Beth passed away January 30, 2020, only two days after their twentieth anniversary. Beth was predeceased by her parents, Amund and Hannah Tveit; her infant brother Albert; and her husbands Richard Smith Jr. and David Cowan. She is survived by her sister Marie Tveit; stepchildren James (Gail) Cowan, Shalene Cowan (Marvin Likness) and Blake (Nomie) Cowan and their families; many cousins; and countless friends around the world. A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from the Messiah Lutheran Church, with Rev. Norman Lentz officiating. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Beth’s memory may be made to The Bethany Group or to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Bernie von Tettenborn …wishes to express thanks and appreciation for all the donations and monies that people gave in his memory. Some were designated to certain causes and groups. Any donations that were not designated were sent to the Kidney Foundation. Bernie belonged to many organizations and groups in and around Round Hill and indeed in the province of Alberta, always working for the betterment of everyone. I often teased him I’d have to pretend to be a neighbour so he’d do a job for me. Many thanks to people who Bernie was involved with, whom I didn’t personally know, for all the cards and condolences you sent. Also, the flowers were beautiful and much enjoyed. Special thanks to Pastor Dan and Freda Berg, doctors and nurses, Weber Funeral Home and Jack and Donna Brooke for serving lunch. – Gladys and family

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June 11, 1928 ~ February 2, 2020 Pre-arranged Bertha Rakoz (nee Funeral Plans Spohn) of Camrose passed away peacefully on Sunday, Monument Sales February 2, 2020 at the age of and Service Bart Orr Derek Robertson Colin Yuha 91. She was born in Strome on June 11, 1928 and married Phone 780.672.2121 4817-51 Avenue, Camrose www.burgarfuneralhome.com Isadore Rakoz on August 2, Recorded Obituary Line: 780-679-2400 Daysland: 780-374-3535 1948. Left to mourn are her children Gloria (Richard) Lemieux, Denice Roy, Dave Joan Margaret (Jan), Ken (Linette), Gerri Schultz (Les) Hall and Kathy Tripp (Curtis Goldman); eleven July 10, 1936 ~ grandchildren; and eleven February 6, 2020 great-grandchildren. Joan Margaret Schultz of Bertha was the third youngest Camrose, Alberta, passed away of a family of fourteen with on Thursday, February 6, 2020 …with a one sister Margaret remaining. at the age of 83 years. memorial gift She was predeceased by her Left to cherish her memory that will do husband Isadore and son Kevin Gurr are her husband Edward; Thank You! good in their Ellen Marie Vice Chairman Raymond. children Dawn (Dale) Zimmer name forever. 780-679-4460 The family of Barbara Lede Lindberg Bertha loved baking. of Camrose, Karen (Roger) would like to thank the staff How does the Battle Cinnamon buns, cookies and December 30, 1933 ~ Lestus of Edmonton and Greg River Community pies were her specialties. She at Bethany Meadows Oak February 1, 2020 (Trish) of Calgary; fourteen Foundation decide how much Cottage for the loving care that enjoyed doing crafts which Ellen Marie Lindberg of grandchildren; four greatto grant each year? she received in the last months included making photo albums, Camrose, Alberta, passed away grandchildren; and siblings Canada Revenue crochet and embroidery. of her life. dictates a minimum on Saturday, February 1, 2020 Donna (Roger) Eggelstone To all the staff and of 3.5% of our endowments be Hockey and baseball were her at the age of 86 years. of Canmore and Julie Orr of granted each year. The capital favorite sports. She took great Hospitalists at St. Mary’s Left to cherish her memory Calgary. preservation of the funds is Hospital for always giving her pride in her rose garden and closely monitored by the BRCF are her husband Lawrence; Joan was predeceased by her to ensure the funds never always planted a vegetable phenomenal care over the children Donna (Randy) Mills grandson Elias, brother Dennis become eroded, while granting garden. Bertha raised seven years as she struggled with her of Camrose, Lorne (Cathy) of Duggan, and brother-in-law as much as possible to the disease. children and instilled in them worthwhile causes. To Dean, Colin and Paula Camrose and Jamie (Ralph) Barrie Orr. good values which also reflect Kassen of Camrose; twentyA Funeral Service will on her grandchildren. Bertha at Pharmasave for always going three grandchildren; twenty- be held at 1:00 p.m. on Battle River Community was a longtime member of the above and beyond. 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Women’s volleyball Vikings make noise with two wins By Murray Green

The women’s Vikings defeated the Concordia Thunder in two straight 3-1 matches on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. In the first match, the Vikings were led by Rae Metrunec with 13 kills, Karen Wagner with nine assists and Wagner with 15 digs. In the second meeting, the Vikings were led by Metrunec with 12 kills, Dedrick with 30 assists and Rebecca Olenick with 10 digs. Augustana is in second place and Medicine Hat is hosting the playoffs Feb. 27 to 29. The men’s Vikings dropped the two-match series with 3-0 and 3-2 losses. In the first match, the Vikings were led by Owen Murray with 10 kills, Calder Thompson and Benjamin Linsley with seven assists and Evan Richard with nine digs. In the re-match, the Vikings were led by Greg Kaliel and Murray with 13 kills, Linsley with 39 assists and Thomas Zimmerman with 16 digs. Augustana is in seventh place with a 4-16 record. Augustana wraps up the regular season in Fort McMurray to play Keyano on Feb. 21 and 22. Basketball

The women’s team split a series with Concordia. Augustana won 69-63 at home in the first game and lost 73-68, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. In the first outing, the Vikings were led by Megan Hebert with 17 points, while Tobore Okome chipped in with 14 on the night.

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Karen Wagner, left, and Rebecca Petrie of the Augustana Vikings women’s volleyball team blocked this rally from Madison Blain of the Lakeland Rustlers in a match in Camrose on Feb. 8. The Vikings won 3-2 and moved into first place with a 18-4 record. The Vikings have won 14 straight matches as they prepare for playoffs in Medicine Hat in Feb. 27 to 29.

In the return match, both Okome and Tayah Fiveland netted 16 points on the evening. The Vikings are in fourth place with a 10-6 record. Medicine Hat is hosting the playoffs. On the men’s side, Augustana won 102-86 and lost 85-79 to split the series as well. In the first game, Austin Brulotte led the offence with 25 points and

Nathan Bowie supported with 18 points. In the rematch, Michael Stasuik scored 17, while Spencer Marion added 13 points. The men’s Vikings are in second place with an 11-5 record. Augustana is hosting the playoffs March 5 to 7. Augustana hosts the Lakeland Rustlers on Feb. 15 at 6 and 8 p.m. in league action.

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The Augustana Vikings had a week off in Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference hockey action. The Augustana Vikings are in fifth place with an 9-11 record in the ACAC. The Vikings host the Concordia Thunder on Feb. 14 with a 7:30 p.m. start time in the Encana Arena. Curling

The Vikings ladies’ rink are tied for first place

Residents asked to add input to Fair Deal By Murray Green

LIBRARY YOGA

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster CPL executive director Robyn Gray reminds residents that a yoga kit containing a mat, block, straps and a DVD are available for loan at the library. Patrons can also take advantage of a three week pass to Sacred Heart yoga class. The pass is limited to one check out per patron per year.

at 8-4 and advanced to provincials. The mixed team have a 5-5 record and a third place overall standing. That was also good enough to send them to provincials that are set for Feb. 28 to 29 with Portage hosting the championships in Lac La Biche. A round-robin format will determine the standings in the Page playoff system.

A Fair Deal Panel will take place in Camrose with local residents having a say in forming a presentation to Canada. The Panel is currently exploring strategies to improve the province’s position with Confederation and share Alberta’s economic interests. The Panel will meet on Feb. 12 at the Norsemen Inn from 7 to 9 p.m. The provincial government is seeking input on reshaping the federal deal that has had this province paying more to help less fortunate provinces. But since the downturn in the economy, led by poor decisions by the federal government, it has put Alberta in a position to offer less assistance. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) presented

recommendations based on results from a national survey of small business owners, including several Alberta specific questions. A key finding is that Alberta businesses strongly support additional education to the rest of Canada on what is happening in the province. Another key finding shows that both inside and outside Alberta, the majority of small business owners believe that energy development and environmental protection can go together. Some of the ideas also include having the province collect its own taxes, opting out of some federal programs, create its own pension plan and forming its own provincial police force. To obtain a ticket to the Fair Deal Panel event in Camrose, visit Camrose FairDeal.eventbrite.com.

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Helpful Tips for Writing Classified Ads Which Get Results! Be Thorough

Sure you want your ad to stand out from the rest, but don’t skimp on the sort of information that sells. The item’s condition, size, age, brand name, and colour are some of the basics readers want to know. Without them, your ad may be overlooked.

Steer Clear of Abbreviations

Okay, so you want to include all the important basics. Don’t use strange abbreviations because our ads are designed to spell all the important details. Besides, you are not paying by the line, but by the word, so there is really no need to abbreviate.

Be Honest

Exaggerating your item’s finer points may bring in a lot of responses, but a buyer who’s misled won’t appreciate it and will take his business somewhere else.

State Your Price

The cost of an item is one of the most important concerns of want ad readers. Ads showing prices are ones which get results. Giving a price also serves to “weed out” those buyers not in your price range.

Be Accessible

Including a telephone number or address puts you in touch with potential buyers. Be sure to state the hours you can be reached: a caller who can’t get through the first time often won’t call again.

Don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or problems you may have regarding advertising. Our professionally trained sales staff know the ropes, and would be happy to pass their know-how on to you. That’s why we’re here to help you get the results you deserve.

Call 780-672-3142 4925-48 Street, Camrose ads@camrosebooster.com

PANCAKE SUPPER – Skudesness Lutheran Church, Tuesday, February 25, 5-7 p.m. 5 miles north of Hwy 26 on Sec Hwy 854.

THANK YOU LEE-ANNE BENKE – and her sons Merlin, James and Michael Hoyme are in their new home as of December 25! This is largely due to the generosity of so many businesses and the people of Camrose and surrounding area. A special thank you to Bryan Olson. What a pleasure it was with him and his crew on this project. You went above and beyond for us! A big thank you to everyone.

PERSONAL DRINKING A PROBLEM? Alcoholics Anonymous, call 780-672-9406 or 780-608-8798. LOST THAT LOVING FEELING? Find it with a personal ad in The Camrose Booster classifieds. Ph. 780-672-3142.

WANTED WILL ACCEPT OLD VEHICLES, machinery, scrap iron, etc. Car batteries (will pay for). Call 780-672-6917 or 780686-5211. PTO HAMMERMILL – or small grain processor. 780672-3880.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED ANNOUNCEMENTS THE DR. “MAC” SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND for post-graduate education in nursing is accepting memorials. To donate or for applications and information, please write to AARN Education Trust Fund. 11620-168 St., Edmonton, AB T5M 4A6. LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE – Family smorg style breakfast at Moose Family Center, Sunday, February 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adults, $9.00. UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CH U RCH PERO GY LUNCHEON – Thur., Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Phone in orders for take out, please call 780-672-2197. Off sales available. Adult $10, youth 6-12 $5, 5 and under free. “Little White Church on the Lake”, 5304-48A Avenue. GOURMET PANCAKE SUPPER – St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 4713-50 St., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 4:30-6:45 p.m. Children 5 years and under, FREE; ages 6-14, $8; ages 15+, $12.

2ND BEST PAINTER IN TOWN – 30 years’ experience for all your painting needs. Call Rick the Painter, 780-672-0391.

SERVICES SELF-INKING STAMPS – Every shape, size, and colour. We deliver, right to your office. Camrose Booster Ltd., 4925-48 St., Camrose. Call us at 780-672-3142. DSS CONSTRUCTION Don’t put off those projects any longer! Give me a call and we can plan together. Devin Meakins, Ph. 780-853-1080 J.D.’s SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, SALES & SERVICE – Ph. 780-672-7649. R.J.’S CONSTRUCTION Renovations, bathrooms, additions and repairs. Garages, concrete work. Arborite and tiles. 20 years’ experience in Camrose Call Rob, 780-672-0521 JUNK TO THE DUMP – Free estimates. Garages, Basements, Yards, Light hauling. Tom – 780-678-1847.

McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD. Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded Where your business is appreciated 780-672-5242, Camrose THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK TAILORING in Camrose Tues. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs. Evening and Sat.: By Appointment Closed: Sun., Mon. and Holidays Please call 780-672-4793

FOR RENT FOR RENT ADS NOW UPLOADED TO The Camrose Booster Website DAILY! CAMROSE MOOSE HALL FOR RENT Ideal for weddings, banquets, any celebration or special occasion. Call 780-672-2505 MAIN STREET RETAIL SPACE – Ground floor retail space located in high traffic, southerly area of Main Street, Camrose. Generous 1,664 sq. ft. of prime space at 486850 Street. Nicely decorated, air conditioned. $13.81/sq. ft./year, plus share of property taxes, utilities and insurance, boils out to $2,697.07 all-in monthly. Available immediately. Call Blain or Don at 780-672-3142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business. ROOMS FOR RENT in the Scotney and Jacqueline character homes. Both are 2.5 blocks from university in Camrose. Clean, quiet and bright. Rent is $495 - $600 monthly plus DD and includes WiFi, utilities, recycle pick-up, yard care and snow removal. Partially furnished w/ shared laundry. (Some rooms are fully furnished for international students.) This is an affordable, quality accommodation that fills quickly. (Some rooms still available.) No partiers, smokers or pets allowed. Reduced rate over the summer for students. Please call Dave P., 780678-6163. Aspen Terrace 4920-66 Street Welcome Home! Our one and two bedroom suites include fridge, stove and full size washer & dryer IN-SUITE. We pay heat, water, and parking. Small dogs and cats welcome. Close to SAVE ON FOODS. Call today for availability 780-672-8681 GREEN GABLES – Bright and cheery 2-bedroom with balcony. 5 minute walk to downtown, walking trails. 780621-8495.

APARTMENT FOR RENT – 5212-56 Street. 3-bedroom $1050, 2-bedroom $900. 1-bedroom $775. DD $600. Water, heat, basic cable included. No pets, no partiers, no smokers. Call Andy 780608-9427 or Andrea 587-322-0732. EXECUTIVE SUITE – In quiet, well-maintained building, private area of town. 5 appliances. No students, no pets, no children, no smoking/partiers. 780-608-3131. JUST LIKE NEW – You’ll be impressed! Very quiet adult 4-plex, spacious 2-bedroom, fresh and bright. Balcony. Everything has been replaced. Prefer seniors. Available immediately. No smoking, no pets. For more info and to view, 780-679-2170. FIRST MONTH FREE! 2-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE – Spacious and bright, newer building. Located close to downtown amenities, walking paths. High efficiency furnace and ondemand hot water offer wonderful savings on utilities. Private balcony. Upgraded fixtures, cabinetry and flooring. Surround yourself with quiet, courteous neighbours in a friendly, clean neighbourhood. Local owner managed, snow removal provided. Seeking mature responsible adult tenants, no children, no smoking, no pets. First Month Free on a One-year Lease! Phone 780-679-7090. COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE – 2880 sq. ft. 5031-46 Street (old Windwood building). Call Steve, 780608-5222.

CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE Selection of very nice street level offices in newer building in Downtown Camrose * Offices from 100-262 sq. ft. at prices to suit your budget * Some offices may be combined to form a suite * Building is almost entirely renovated and freshly repainted * Quiet, considerate neighbours * Easy access * Lots of parking for customers * Energized parking for tenants * Immediate occupancy Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business! 6008 MARLER DRIVE – large 3-bedroom 4-plex suite. 780-718-1422. NICE 4 -BEDROOM BUNGALOW – 5 appliances, detached double car garage. Close to schools, downtown. No pets or smoking. $1300/ mo. + utilities, $1000 DD. 780672-5168 after 6 p.m.

FOR SALE OR RENT SOLID HOME – finished on all 3 levels. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Garage, also 15 acres, fenced, livestock facilities, barns, corrals, shelters, machine shops, quonsets. Excellent water. 780-608-3111.

LIVESTOCK / FEED PUREBRED YEARLING GELBVIEH BULLS – for sale from our 40-year breeding program. 780-672-9950.

MISCELLANEOUS PIPE – Tubing from 1 1/4” to 3 1/2”. Sucker rod - 3/4”, 7/8” and 1”. Line pipe and Casing also available. Wainwright, AB. 1-800-661-7858. BOOK SHELVES OF SOLID CONSTRUCTION – various sizes up to 48”x 91”x 8”, $25 each; Bunn pour over coffee maker, $150; couch, like new, $100; cash register, $25. 780608-1501.

MACHINERY SWATHER NO LONGER ‘CUTTING THE MUSTARD?’ Call The Camrose Booster Classifieds, 780-672-3142.

FOR SALE OR LEASE 150’x50’ LAND – with storage sheds on premises. Fenced, gated. Located at 5315-47 Street, Camrose. 780-781-7037.

AUTO DADS – LOOKING FOR A CAR WITHOUT A BACK SEAT? Count on our classifieds. We match up buyers and sellers. Phone the Camrose Booster, 780-672-3142.

BOATS, RVS and CAMPERS 2018 SPRINTER TRAILER – by Keystone. Loaded with extras, self-levelling, fireplace, large water and sewer tanks, a/c, TV. Used very little, excellent condition. 780-679-5615. LOVE CAMPING, BUT TIRED OF SHOVELLING SNOW OFF THE AWNING IN MAY? Say goodbye to your Gulfstream! Move it fast with a Camrose Booster classified. Phone 780-672-3142. SELLING YOUR SEAWORTHY BOAT? Make a splash with an ad in the Booster classifieds! 780-672-3142.

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System Planning & Engineering Customer Service Representative (Maternity Leave)

Battle River Power Coop is a cooperative electric utility in Central Alberta supplying electricity to about 8700 rural members. We have a staff of about 50 employees engaged in all aspects of power distribution from installation to maintenance to billing, all administered from the same office near Camrose, Alberta. General Summary: • Administration of service quotes including: • Initial phone call and setting up appointments • Quoting Calendar & Scheduling • Form generation and processing • Construction file generation • Project management tracking • Membership filing • Title Searches, easements and Utility Right-of-Ways • Communications with local independent owned utility • Assistance with trouble calls • Subdivisions tracking • Electrical service contract and membership administration • Initial phone contact with members requesting quotes, changes and service questions Qualifications: • Strong interpersonal communications and customer service skills • Experience in an electrical utility environment would be a strong asset • Capable of working in a multitasking environment • Training in the following areas: FOIP & PIPA, Excel/Access, AS400/V8 Computer System Hours of Operation: Hours of operation are generally 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Salary & Benefits: Battle River Power Coop offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits and a positive work environment. The starting salary for this position will be based upon the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. Applications: Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and current resume via email or to address below by February 14, 2020 at 4:00 pm. We appreciate and consider all applications; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit your resumé to: Battle River Power Coop Attention: Human Resources Box 1420, Camrose, AB T4V 1X3 Fax: (780) 672-7969 Email: valerie.king@brpower.coop

NOTICE

AS THE DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT OF 2019 PROPERTY TAXES WAS JULY 31, 2019 A 12% PENALTY WILL BE ADDED MARCH 2, 2020 TO ALL OUTSTANDING TAX ARREARS PAYMENT CAN BE MADE ONLINE OR AT THE COUNTY OFFICE, 3755-43 AVE., CAMROSE, AB UNTIL 4:30 PM, MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 OR MAILED PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED POST-MARKED BY MARCH 2, 2020 ALSO AFTER HOURS/WEEKENDS (CHEQUES ONLY) CAN BE PLACED IN MAILBOX AT COUNTY OFFICE FRONT DOOR Camrose County offers a Pre-Authorized Monthly Payment Plan for taxes. Application forms and further information can be obtained by contacting our office at 780-672-4446 or from our County website: www.county.camrose.ab.ca. Paul King, County Administrator, Camrose County

FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The owners hereby offer the following parcel of land located in Leduc County, for sale by tender, subject to the existing reservations on title: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 22 TOWNSHIP 49 SECTION 25 QUARTER SOUTH EAST CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: HECTARES (ACRES) MORE OR LESS A) PLAN 1382PX ROAD 0.995 2.46 B) PLAN 1323816 DESCRIPTIVE 1.955 4.83 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS The land is located approximately 6 miles north of Hay Lakes. There are approximately 145 cultivated acres. There are no buildings or bins on the property and there is no surface lease revenue.

Stoney Creek Meadows Great Neighbours! Happy Valentine’s! Ben & Herta

Nicole, you are the light in my life! xoxoxo

I love you 4g ♥ MK Happy Valentine’s Day to the BEST Nana & Papa ever!

INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND The following farmland, located near Bawlf, is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions, reservations, and non-financial obligations in the existing Certificates of Title: PARCEL 1: NE 20-46-17-W4 (containing 159 titled acres, more or less) PARCEL 2:

SE 20-46-17-W4 (containing 159 titled acres, more or less)

Tenders will be entertained on either or both Parcel 1 and Parcel 2. Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes, marked “BERGQUIST TENDER”, to Andreassen Borth, with the tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by a cheque made payable to “Andreassen Borth” for $5000.00 per parcel and delivered before 12:00 noon on March 6, 2020, to Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1. Attention: James Harry Andreassen.

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “HANSEN TENDER”, to Scott Farnham at Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7, on or before 12:00 noon, March 12, 2020, and shall be accompanied with GST number and a cheque payable to Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP in trust for 5% of the tender price. No conditional tenders will be accepted and the highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders will not be opened in public. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by mail. The successful tenderer will be obligated to complete the purchase on or before April 21, 2020. The 5% deposit shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price. Taxes will be adjusted on closing date. There will be no other adjustments. Should the successful tenderer fail to complete the transaction by the closing date, their deposit will be forfeited. For further information, or to view the property, please contact Matthew at 780-608-4514.

INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND The following farmland, located near Ohaton, is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions, reservations, and non-financial obligations in the existing Certificate of Title: E 1/2 9-46-19-W4 (bare land “as is”) Mineral rights are not included.

The surface lease will be assigned on closing. Any payments paid, or accrued, to closing will be retained by the Vendor, without adjustment.

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes, marked “PRICHARD TENDER”, to Andreassen Borth, with the tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by a cheque made payable to “Andreassen Borth” for $5000.00 and delivered before 12:00 noon on March 12, 2020, to Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1. Attention: James Harry Andreassen.

Tenders will not be opened in public.

The taxes will be adjusted on closing.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before April 15, 2020. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. If a successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all tenders. Deposits received from unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by mail.

Tenders will not be opened in public.

The taxes will be adjusted on closing.

For further information, please call Adrian Bergquist or Joyce Bergquist at 780-672-7578.

Gr Auntie Lori loves Logan, Gabrielle, Mikayla, Kyler, Bennett, Naphtali, Keaton… …and Kace! ~ Gr Auntie would love to meet Chloe & Autumn ♥

Rose City Farmers’ Market, Thursdays, appreciates their customers & vendors!

Sweetpea, I love you with my whole entire heart! I love my mom so much because of everything she does! Happy Valentine’s Day lil man! Lots of love from Mommy

Recognize anxiety By Murray Green

Everyone frets or feels anxious from time to time. Mild to moderate anxiety can help you focus your attention, energy and motivation. However, if anxiety is severe, you may have feelings of helplessness, confusion and extreme worry that are out of proportion with the actual seriousness or likelihood of the feared event. Anxiety affects the part of the brain that helps control how you communicate. This makes it harder to express yourself creatively or function effectively in relationships. Physical symptoms of anxiety include trembling, twitching, or shaking; feeling of fullness in the throat or chest; breathlessness or rapid heartbeat; light-headedness or dizziness; sweating or cold, clammy hands; feeling jumpy; muscle tension, aches, or soreness; extreme tiredness, sleep problems, such as the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, early waking, or restlessness. Emotional symptoms of anxiety include restlessness, irritability, or feeling on edge or keyed up; worrying too much; fearing that something bad is going to happen or feeling doomed; and inability to concentrate, such as feeling like your mind goes blank. You can help prevent anxiety attacks by avoiding caffeine, especially in coffees, teas, colas, energy drinks and chocolate. Exercise during the day. Even a brisk walk around the block may help you stay calm.

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NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BYLAW 1461 & CITY BYLAW 3080/20 FEBRUARY 18, 2020, AT 5:00 PM Pursuant to Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, the Councils of Camrose County and the City of Camrose give notice that they have given First Reading to County Bylaw No. 1461 and City Bylaw 3080/20 to update the Camrose Intermunicipal Development Plan. Anyone affected by this Amendment may make written submissions before 12:00 pm, Thursday, February 13, 2020 to Anjah Howard, Manager of Planning and Development, 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 3S8 or planning@county.camrose.ab.ca. The Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1461 and 3080/20 will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 5:00 pm in the City of Camrose Council Chambers, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose. The Joint Public Hearing will be a part of the Regular City of Camrose Council Meeting and a Special Meeting of Council for Camrose County. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the County Office during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, or online at www.county.camrose.ab.ca. Copies of the proposed Bylaws are also available at the City Office (5204-50 Avenue, Camrose) during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, or online at www.camrose.ca/IDP.

FARM LAND FOR SALE

INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND The following farmland, located near Forestburg, is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions, reservations, and non-financial obligations in the existing Certificates of Title: PARCEL 1: SW 03-42-15-W4 (containing 141.53 titled acres, 90 cultivated acres, more or less)

Quarter section of land and house. 2 miles north and 1 mile west of Rosalind.

Asking $799,000 Phone 780-878-4563

Bobbles ~ You bring music to my day! Much love, Your Velveteen Valentine

BIRTHS To Jessica and Thomas

Girard of Bittern Lake, a daughter, on January 26. To Kristin and Jordan Bassett of Camrose, a son, on January 28. To Laurel and David Williams of Killam, a son, on January 29. To Danielle and Darrell Thomas of Alliance, a daughter, on January 30.

DEATHS Ellen Marie Lindberg

of Camrose, on February 1, at 86 years of age. Ruby Luella Sorensen of Camrose, on February 1, at 95 years of age. Bertha Lillia Rakoz of Camrose, on February 2, at 91 years of age. Gayle Lynn Edwards of Vegreville, formerly of Edmonton, on February 3 at 50 years of age. Eileen Elizabeth Wallace of Camrose, on February 6. Joan Margaret Schultz of Camrose, on February 6, at 83 years of age. Margaret Rose Flad of Camrose, formerly of Bodo, on February 6, at 80 years of age.

PARCEL 2: NE 20-42-15-W4 (containing 159 titled acres, 120 cultivated acres, more or less) PARCEL 3:

4716-38 Street, Camrose • Phone 780-672-2452 Agriterra Equipment is one of North America’s largest AGCO agricultural equipment dealers, offering Massey Ferguson, Challenger, Gleaner, Rogator and Fendt as mainline, with complementary products such as Bourgault and Morris Seeding and Tillage equipment and Cub Cadet Consumer Products. We provide our customers with new and used equipment, complimented with product support throughout our parts and service departments. Our Camrose location is currently accepting resumés for the position of:

FULL-TIME SERVICE MANAGER We are looking for someone who: • has exceptional time management skills • has considerable experience managing a service shop and a team of service personnel • consistently demonstrates exceptional customer service • has basic computer skills and likes to solve problems • has the ability to take initiative and thrives in a fast paced team environment • can effectively manage work orders, warranty submissions, and provide customer satisfaction, always, on a timely basis We will give preference to individuals with: • Journeyperson Certification • Previous experience at an AGCO or competing ag industry dealership We would like to offer you: • an exemplary health and dental benefits package • a competitive wage, with bonus package Join our TEAM and work in an environment that is both rewarding and positive. Please contact Branch Manager Blaine Heck at 780-672-2452 or bheck@agriterraeq.com

SE 20-42-15-W4 (containing 159 titled acres, 95 cultivated acres, more or less)

Tenders will be entertained on any or all of Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 and Parcel 3. Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes, marked “McNABB TENDER”, to Andreassen Borth, with the tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by a cheque made payable to “Andreassen Borth” for $5000.00 per parcel and delivered before 12:00 noon on February 28, 2020, to Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1. Attention: James Harry Andreassen. The taxes will be adjusted on closing. The surface lease will be assigned on closing. Any payments paid, or accrued, to closing will be retained by the Vendor, without adjustment. Tenders will not be opened in public. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before April 15, 2020. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. If a successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all tenders. Deposits received from unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by mail. For further information, please call Keith McNabb at 780-582-2401 or Barbara Roth at 780-889-2260.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of JOHN WILLIAM HAMPSHIRE, also known as JACK HAMPSHIRE, of the District of Killam, Alberta, who died on November 30, 2019. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by Friday, March 20, 2020, and provide details of your claim with WAYNE THRONDSON, Q.C., at Fielding & Company LLP, Suite 100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S3. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of DENNIS ELDON MEADAHL, who died on November 20, 2019. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by March 25, 2020, and provide details of your claim with JAMES H. ANDREASSEN at Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Camrose County is looking for seasonal employees to work May to August 2020 in the following positions: Agriculture Services • Parks Labourer • Agricultural Labourer • Vegetation Control • Weed Inspectors Public Works • Labour Crew • Utility Crew West Dried Meat Lake Regional Landfill (Ferintosh) • Landfill Seasonal Staff Please see the website (www.county.camrose.ab.ca) for more information. Applications can be emailed to payroll@county.camrose.ab.ca.

INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND The following land is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions, reservations, and non-financial obligations in the existing Certificate of Title: SW 10-43-15-W4, (containing 160 acres, more or less) Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes, marked “BENDFELD TENDER”, to Andreassen Borth, with the tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by a cheque made payable to “Andreassen Borth” for $5000.00 and delivered before 12:00 noon on March 2, 2020, to Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1. Attention: James Harry Andreassen. The taxes will be adjusted on closing. Any surface leases will be assigned, but not adjusted. Tenders will not be opened in public. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before April 6, 2020. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. If a successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all tenders. Deposits received from unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by mail.

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Happy Valentine’s Day, Jackson Dale! Love Gma & Gpa Flagstaff County is recruiting for the permanent full-time position of

HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

Alcohol you later baby! Love always & forever, Ryan

Summary of Position: • The Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for diagnosing, estimating, repairing, and performing maintenance to a wide variety of heavy equipment and vehicle fleets owned and/or operated by the County, in accordance with policies and bylaws established by County Council. Some key responsibilities are as follows: • Perform regular journeyman level diagnostics, estimating, repairing, and maintenance to heavy equipment and vehicles. • Complete work orders as work is being performed. • Respond to service calls in the field and make emergency repairs as required. • Conduct equipment inspection programs according to predetermined schedules. • Perform other shop related tasks and maintain a clean and safe work area. • Responsible for ensuring compliance with Flagstaff County Policies, the Health and Safety Program and the Human Resources guidelines and procedures. • Such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor. Qualifications: • An Alberta Journeyman Certificate as a Heavy Equipment Technician. • A minimum of two (2) years of related experience in this field in order to be able to perform the duties completely and effectively. • Eligible and willing to obtain a Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) licence. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in the course of work, including the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment as well as independently. • Ability to operate light duty equipment. • Basic knowledge and ability to operate heavy equipment is considered an asset. • Must supply a basic set of tools. • Valid class 5 driver’s licence with Q-Endorsement with drivers abstract. Class 3 preferred. All candidates are required to undergo and pass a drug and alcohol screening as a condition of employment. Position Type: Hours of Work: Salary Range: Closing Date:

Permanent Full-time Monday to Friday, 8 hours/day $32.40/hr. to $39.85/hr. Will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit his/her resumé along with a cover letter by mail or email to: Flagstaff County 12435 TWP RD 442, PO Box 358 Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 Contact: Kevin Kinzer, Shop Supervisor Email: kkinzer@flagstaff.ab.ca Direct: 780-384-4106 Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Flagstaff County; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Katelyn Jean ~ our cute little jellybean! Love Gma & Gpa C

BRING YOUR OUTGOING PERSONALITY, CREATIVE THINKING AND EAGERNESS TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN CAMROSE SUCCEED . . . Each week, you will be helping build The Camrose Booster, a community newspaper independently ranked as one of the very best in North America. • Your work will reach over 22,000 loyal readers weekly • You will service, manage and grow an established account list • You will work directly with respected small business owners to understand their challenges and opportunities in order to develop effective advertising programs for their success You will be trained and positioned to professionally represent all services provided by The Camrose Booster: flyer printing and delivery, website design, Camrose Now! app, commercial printing and promotional (logo) products. Your PRIMARY focus will be our popular print publications: The Camrose Booster, The Country Booster and Super Boosters. For maximum success, • you will NATURALLY possess a positive attitude • you will be a solutions oriented person • you will have an outgoing personality • you have creative flair • you can write well • you will be able to work with minimal supervision • you already have excellent time-management skills SALARY AND COMMISSION COMPENSATION WITH BENEFITS AND CAR ALLOWANCE If you think you have ‘the right stuff’ to work for a 68-year-old company with an excellent reputation and solid ethical standards, or have questions about the position, contact us! Resumés may be emailed to mcfoul@cable-lynx.net or presented in person to:

A&A Inc.

You melt my heart! Love Daddy

Lexi Lou ~

This one’s for you! ♥ Gma & Gpa C

Tori Lee Sweetheart Kisses Cupcake Hugs GGF Annie Isabelle Our ♥ ♥ are full! Love Gma & Gpa C

Happy Valentine’s Day Nacho! Love Momma & Papa Goose

DLC + BLC

forever and a day! A, M & L ~ you are the best and brightest Valentines! ♥ Gma

Please be mine Mrs. Sunshine! Love, Len Carter & Logan You are the best & brightest

4925-48 St., Camrose, AB T4V 1L7 780.672.3142

Valentines!

♥ Gma

Happy Valentine’s Keston! ♥ U lots ~ Dad

Dear Kitties I love you! ♥ From KK

Layne, Loa, Natalie, Noemi & John ~ Granny loves you SO MUCH!

Nala, You’re adorable, and I ain’t LION! Simba

Emma, love you more than winning Ticket to Ride! Love Dad

Lotsa Love Lady Gunsmoke The Magnificent 7 My Jess & Stinky You make my day! ♥ Auntie Becky

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, February 11, 2020 – Page 31

EVERYONE READS The Booster Rosemary Snider, of New Norway, joined her sisters Frances and Margaret in Whistler, where even the bears enjoy a good read. This colourful bear looms at Whistler Mid Station, greeting tourists. Wearing his special ski goggles, to reduce the glare, he checks out news and unbelievable bargains from Camrose. Our thanks to Al Troppmann for this photo. Your cheque for $20.00 is in the mail! Do you enjoy reading The Camrose Booster? Show us with a picture! Drop off, mail or email a photo of you reading your Booster while vacationing, along with a brief explanation. Be sure your travel destination can be identified by a sign or landmark. Or, have someone take your photo while you’re enjoying the home team paper in an unlikely situation. Throughout the year, these photos will be published in The Camrose Booster. A $20.00 cash prize will be paid to you if your entry is published, so be sure to include your mailing address with your entry. Use your creativity and send us your photo! 4925-48 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-3142 Email: ads@camrosebooster.com

Central Agencies Home of the Week

Wonderfully updated bungalow

Imagine living the bungalow lifestyle where a lot of the major improvements are already done for you, all while living close to parks and playgrounds on Erickson Drive. Meticulous care is evident from the moment you pull up with a well manicured front yard, newer sidewalks and updated vinyl siding. One thing to also appreciate is all the windows in the home, upstairs and down, have been updated to vinyl. Upon entering you’ll love the large entryway with handy closet. A sun filled South facing living room with dinette is spacious and so cheery with easy to maintain laminate flooring. The cozy kitchen is very versatile with updated counter tops, a handy pantry space and even a second dinette option. The current layout is very usable, but just imagine the dream kitchen you could cook in by extending the cabinetry around the space–so many options. The main level has three well appointed bedrooms. The master bedroom has a view to the backyard and even a larger two piece en suite bath-

room. The main level also has a four piece bathroom with updated tub. Heading downstairs you’ll love open space–two living areas tied together by a pellet stove. There is also a fourth bedroom with access to a huge storage room–perfect for all your seasonal items. You’ll also find a three piece bath and large laundry room with extra storage. The furnace has also been updated. The back yard is low maintenance with a mixture of vinyl/chain link fencing and updated concrete patio/sidewalks and driveway. Rounding it all out is a 22x24 heated garage. This incredible home can be available with a quick possession. The asking price is $289,000 and it is located at 6308 Erickson Drive. Watch for the open houses Thursday, Feb. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For a private viewing contact Matthew Mayer at Central Agencies Realty Inc. 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 Cell 780-781-7088 Matthew Mayer

Todd, You: Awesome Me: Loved S.

Happy Valentine’s Day! From Paul, Lisa & Jenaya

Quinn, love you to the moon & back! Happy Valentine’s!

Grandpa & Grandma love Jessalyn, Mason Kashton & Daelyn ♥

Elijah, Abigail, Silas ♥ True love ♥

To the No. 1 Hairdresser! You’re the best! Luv U ~ Jeannette

Miss B ~ You’re the one! Mr. P

Alan, You always fill my love tank! Sheri

Grandma Kisses for Malachi, Caleb, Reeve this Valentine’s Day ♥

Glendy, you make my liver quiver! Luv U, Jenny

”There, their FunMur!“ We’re they’re for you! ~ A. D.

David, Kelly, Jessica I love you! Happy Valentine’s Day! R / Mom

Gramma Adele loves her rascals, Corbyn & Adleigh. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Our Great Grandchildren are amazing! We luv you guys! GG & Grandpa GG

Flibbertigibbet Lori: We’re utterly gobsmacked by your shenanigans, tomfoolery & malarkey!

Zachary, Skyler Boos bring oodles of smiles to Gma Rittenhouse

Alyvia & Teijaye, you light up my life! Love Gramma Adele

Brandon Morris ~ Thank you! I love you! Happy Valentine’s Day!

Markie Mark God is good He gave me YOU! ♥ Hun

Happy Valentine’s Day Jace! Love Mommy, Daddy & Lola

ZONE CHAMPS

Submitted

The Kozy Korner in Lacombe was alive with laughter and sighing as the Zone 4 Alberta 55 plus Floor Shuffleboard Challenge Cup competition was held on Jan. 30. There were eight teams from Rimbey, Lacombe and Camrose. When it was completed, Rose and Frank Snopek were the winners, just squeaking by Dianne and Dennis Hartman team from Camrose.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, February 11, 2020 – Page 32

CENTRAL AGENCIES REALTY

The Central Agencies Realty Team is eager to go to work for you! We’ve been matching buyers with sellers, with integrity, since 1963. Sascha Dressler, 780-781-8242; Ronda Shott, 780-781-7468; Lyndsey Delwo, 780-678-6117; Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed, 587-322-5511; Wally Wrubleski, 780-781-7323; Dalton Reum, 780-678-5224; Graham Wideman, 780-679-8384; Matt Banack, 780-608-9733; Matthew Mayer, 780-781-7088; Cole Walker, 780-679-5544; Tylor Keller, 780-281-0016.

#100, 4870-51 Street, Camrose ~ 780-672-4495 centralagenciesrealty.com ~ 1-800-809-8040

Inc.

Open HouseS Thur., Feb. 13, 4-6 pm Sat., Feb. 15, 1:30-3:30pm 6308 Erickson Drive “Home of the week, see page 31!”

WONDERFUL BUNGALOW – MANY UPDATES! Asking $289,000 CA0185387

CAMROSE HOMES

valleyview west ~ 5-BDRM. BUNGALOW! Asking $599,900 CA0158173

SPECTULAR 6-BDRM., 4 BATH HOME Asking $539,900 CA0175382

Fri., Feb. 14, 11am-1pm 5118-36 Avenue COUNTRY LIVING IN THE CITY! Asking $527,000 CA0184348

5 BDRM., 1798 SQ. FT. VALLEYVIEW WEST Asking $625,000 CA0183965

WOW! WALKOUT BUNGALOWS! Asking $428,162 CA0168185

CENTURY MEADOWS 5 BDRM. Asking $525,000 CA0164181

4 BDRM. 3 FULL BATHS ~ CREEKVIEW Asking $498,000 CA0182630

EXC. BUNGALOW, PERFECT CUL-DE-SAC Asking $359,900 CA0188579

BEAUTIFUL TWO-STOREY – VALLEYVIEW WEST! Asking $498,162 CA0179793 COPPERSTONE CONDO OVERLOOKING MIRROR LAKE! Now only $498,000 CA0140533

Sat., Feb. 15, 11am-1pm 4723-51 Street BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME, 3 BDRM. Asking $489,900 CA0168564

Sat., Feb. 15, 11am-1pm 3627-64 Street Close

TERRIFIC BUNGALOW HOME Asking $329,500 CA0180721

WALKOUT BUNGALOW STYLE DUPLEX Asking $349,900 CA0180068

BI-LEVEL IN CUL-DE-SAC BY PARKS, SCHOOLS! Asking $323,900 CA0174588 CONDO W/LOFT OVERLOOKING JUBILEE PARK Now $319,900 CA0146607 EXC. 1191 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW FOR

SOLD

CUL-DE-SAC IN CENTURY MEADOWS! Asking $325,000 CA0186846

Asking $323,900

CA0188381

COMMERCIAL

DUPLEX BUNGALOW IN LA VISTA VILLAS Asking $342,500 CA0180384 UNIQUE LIVE/ WORK UNIT … in heart of Camrose! Asking $329,900 CA0184197

5 BDRM., 3 BATHS CENTURY MEADOWS! Asking $458,800 CA0185306

STING ! NEW LIAWESOME PEACEFUL LIFESTYLE, LOCATION!

VILLA AT VALLEY RIDGE Asking $307,900 CA0167872

SPACIOUS BI-LEVEL ON QUIET STREET! Asking $299,500 CA0180631

5 BDRM., GORGEOUS KITCHEN! Asking $297,000 CA0185676

3600 sq. ft. bldg., Hwy 13/Hwy 21 Asking $425,000 CA0165959 lot between Credit Union, Royal Bank Asking $149,900 CA0085343

FARMS

Don’t miss the Home of the Week featured on page 31

26.66 total acres just off Hwy 21, NW OF CAMROSE Asking $929,900 CA0158194 WONDERFUL 3.16 ACRE ACREAGE SITE! Asking $174,900 CA0184956 GREAT FLEXIBLITY IN MAYERTHORPE Over 23 acres along Hwy 43 Asking $230,000 CA0168666

1885 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW on 11.05 acres Asking $599,000 CA0143322 BE PART OF THE DUCKS UNLIMITED CONSERVATION PROGRAM! Great bldg. site Asking $239,900 CA0181519 SO AFFORDABLE, SO MUCH POTENTIAL … Almost an acre Asking $69,000 CA0177394

WONDERFUL ACREAGE NEAR FERINTOSH Asking $394,900 CA0184780

BEAUTIFUL, PRIVATE 5.12 ACRE ACREAGE Asking $349,900 CA0185134

NEW LISTIN

WOW! 70.4 ACRES 2 KM NE OF CAMROSE Asking $299,900 CA0188295

Zoned m1 ... Exc. east end location! CA0146778

39 Street

SUPERB BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN CAMROSE! Asking $499,900 CA0153778

54 Avenue

INDUSTRIAL LAND ZONED M2 10.53 acres at $475,000 and 7.84 acres at $350,000. CA0161808, CA0161811

IMPRESSIVE NEW NORWAY BUNGALOW Asking $259,900 CA0180392

2 FULL LOTS IN OHATON! Asking $299,000 CA0184089 NEW NORWAY … 3-bdrm. bungalow on huge lot. Asking $107,500 CA0172315

DAYSLAND BUNGALOW Asking $289,000 CA0177058 EDGE OF NEW NORWAY Asking $50,000 CA0183063

COMMERCIAL LOTS

LOTS GREAT OPPORTUNITY … 85’x122’ lot bordering 48 Avenue and 48 Street in Camrose. Close to college, schools, downtown, Mirror Lake. Asking $134,900 CA0177494

Beautiful Walkout Bungalows by Battle River Homes

150 acres 20 min. from Camrose! Asking $590,000 CA0169480

• Bonus room • 26’x26’ garage Asking $498,162 CA0179793

4-BDRM. BUNGALOW! Asking $92,900 CA0186789

MODULAR BUNGALOW IN NEW NORWAY! Asking $214,900 CA0184315

Starting from $397,162

ENJOY CAREFREE CONDO LIFESTYLE! Asking $204,900 CA0187930

FARMS 77 acres PASTURE LAND only 15 mins east of Camrose Asking $245,000 CA0179638 134 ACRES 4 MILES FROM CAMROSE! Asking $529,000 CA0174974 Build your dream house on 79 acres of pasture, conservation land Asking $199,000 CA0182715 BEAUTIFUL MATURE TREED YARD only 4 miles from Camrose! Asking $699,000 CA0174973 79 ACRES … across from Black Nugget Lake Campground Asking $195,000 CA0184756

NEW LISTIN

AFFORDABLE LIVING! IMMEDIATE POSSESSION! Asking $139,900 CA0186678

MOBILE HOME ON ITS OWN LOT Asking $74,900 CA0172508

NICELY FIN. MOBILE priced to sell! Asking $46,500 CA0184562

RESIDENTIAL LOTS

HUSTLE PARK ... by huge playground and west end amenities! • 30 lots w/alley access, start from $91,190 • 18 cul-de-sac lots, start from $114,290 SOUTHWEST MEADOWS ... by parks, playground and West End amenities! • 14 lots with alley access, from $96,690 • 11 large cul-de-sac lots, from $139,425 Call now for more information! WELCOME TO CAMROSE’S NEWEST SUBDIVISION – CASCADES! Starting at $85,900

MULTI-FAMILY LOTS 2.5 ACRES ZONED R3 AND MULTIFAMILY ... Exceptional west end location. Call now!

FOR LEASE

2435 sq. ft. ZONED C1! Central Camrose CA0148933

4-SEASON HOME Little Beaver Lake Estates! Asking $289,000 CA0181378

NEW 1080 SQ. FT. BAYS Asking $1100/mo. CA0177690

east end HWY LOCATION BRAND NEW CA0152225 DOWNTOWN CAMROSE! 4649 sq. ft. Asking $11/sq. ft. CA0143994

GREAT STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME Asking $52,000 CA0168729

FOR SALE/LEASE

EXC. OFFICE OR BUSINESS LOCATION 1600 sq. ft. CA0149692

BUSINESS

HAY LAKES TWO-STOREY Asking $329,500 CA0178513

QUIET HOME IN FERINTOSH Asking $174,900 CA0183577 TREED LOT IN VILLAGE OF RYLEY Asking $75,900 CA0172223

BAWLF 4-BDRM. BUNGALOW! Asking $215,000 CA0173229 Only 15 min. from Camrose, south side of New Norway, 0.97 acre. Asking $104,900 CA0168713

A couple more terrific family properties conscientiously designed and carefully built by

150’x170’ LOT ZONED M1 INDUSTRIAL! Asking $185,000 CA0182926

We offer Multiple Listing Service

1456 sq. ft.

Asking $529,900 CA0186039

www.realtor.ca

CALL NOW TO VIEW!

IN ONE WORD ~ “WOW”! …

2192 sq. ft. walk out 2-storey

EXC. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Growing residential/commercial cleaning business. Call now!

NEW ADULT COMMUNITY

Basement & Non-basement models

WALKOUT ~ LAKE ESTATES! • 1248 sq. ft. • 25’x20.5’ garage Asking $428,162 CA0168185

EXCELLENT, AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU Asking $157,000 CA0177111

1276 SQ. FT. OFFICE SPACE … just west of Downtown Camrose CA0185800

Awesome Community ~ Park ~ ~ Lake, Trails ~ ~ Quality ~ ~ Craftsmanship ~ ~ Finished NEW VALLEYVIEW TWO-STOREY! w/elegance ~ • 2064 sq. ft. • By park/playgrounds

NO MORE LOT FEES, RENT! Asking $160,000 CA0179908

GREAT STARTER, INVESTMENT HOME Asking $244,900 CA0184252 GROUND FLOOR CONDO, HTD. GARAGE, WORKSHOP IN BLDG. Now only $209,900 CA0153960

160 ACRE PROPERTY east of Camrose Asking $749,000 CA0184968

EXC. BUNGALOW ON LARGE LOT IN BAWLF! Asking $264,900 CA0185424

EXC. 5.8 ACRE PARCEL Located just off Hwys 21, 13 junction. Asking $399,900 CA0179914

Perfect location, adjacent to Cornerstone commercial area! Asking $6,495,000 CA0151317

QUARTER SECTION 15 MIN. FROM CAMROSE! Asking $797,000 CA0166651

OUT OF TOWN NEW PR ICE! SPACIOUS

M&M FOOD MARKET Asking $339,000 CA0143960

PERFECT STARTER OR INVESTMENT HOME! Asking $172,500 CA0184054

VALLEYVIEW SUBDIVISION CONDO Asking $245,000 CA0185709

4 BDRM., 2 BATHS! Asking $295,000 CA0185118

7662 sq. ft. ZONED C1! Asking $569,900 CA0148931

PRIME MAIN STREET PROPERTY – ZONED C1 Asking $189,500 CA0183199

BRIGHT, COZY UPDATED BUNGALOW Asking $262,500 CA0169616

AWESOME BUSINESS LOCATION! Now only $299,900 CA0161225

ACREAGES

Spacious (2300+ sq. ft.) comm. bldg. Asking $49,000 CA0174574

VALLEYVIEW TOWNHOME! 3 BDRM., 4 BATHS Asking $265,000 CA0183554

Asking $309,900 CA0181274

GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT Asking $197,500 CA0184576

SOLD

CENTURY MEADOWS BUNGALOW Asking $345,900 CA0182766

ONE OF THE NICEST YARDS IN CAMROSE! Asking $460,000 CA0188250

TERRIFIC BUNGALOW HOME Asking $274,900 CA0178555

SOLD YOUR FAMILY!

PARKVIEW CUL-DE-SAC 5 BDRM. Asking $482,500 CA0183212

Sat., Feb. 15, 11am-1pm 6405-50 Avenue

1155 SQ. FT. CROWN PLACE CONDO Asking $199,900 CA0184501

WONDERFULLY UPDATED BI-LEVEL Asking $275,000 CA0180315

WALKOUT BUNGALOWS VALLEYVIEW WEST Asking $397,162 CA0165802 AMAZING COMMUNITY – TOP FLOOR CONDO! Asking $389,000 CA0184980

2192 SQ. FT. WALK-OUT 2-STOREY Asking $529,900 CA0186039

Fri., Feb. 14, 11am-1pm 2908-61 Street Close

VALLEYVIEW BI-LEVEL, TRIPLE GARAGE Asking $434,900 CA0180889

PARK PLACE NORTH W/GARAGE Asking $199,900 CA0185372

EXC. INVITING BI-LEVEL 4 BDRM. Asking $285,500 CA0180723

2-storey walkout with unobstructed valley view! Asking $566,900 CA0185590

$ 349,900

Book Now!

• Master planned community • Designed for active adults • No condo fees • Community lifestyle

House • Lot • GST

4001-50 Street, Camrose Phone 780.672.5851 www.ipdi.biz

Zero step entry! 1286 sq. ft.