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Vol. LXVIII, No. 14 City Edition – 32 pages Country Edition – 40 pages February 25, 2020
ALWAYS BETTER – ALWAYS BETTER READ
Chief Peter Krich, Camrose Fire Department, and Chief Dean LaGrange, Camrose Police Service, in a little public pre-game battle of their own.
A crowd of nine hundred filled the stands of the Max McLean Arena last February to witness a lopsided
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It was the Camrose Firefighters vs. Camrose Police Service playing in a charity hockey game which ultimately raised $20,000 for Special Olympics Camrose. As it turned out, the Police turned hockey players doused the firefighters in humiliating fashion. With pride on the line, and much money to be raised for the same beloved Camrose charity, a return match has been slated for 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 29, on the same ice surface. In the spirit of Canada’s favourite game, there’s been an ample display of unbridled rivalry both online and out in the public as the game draws closer. Camrose Police Service members, in a daunting display of excess testosterone, have been overheard referring to CFD personnel as “cute, little fireflies on blades who couldn’t hit a five-foot net unless they happen to be driving a 10-ton ladder truck”. Not to be outdone, the proud but embarrassed firefighters are reported to have countered back in cutting fashion: “This year, the Police will have wished they had stayed back at the doughnut shop asking for extra pink sprinkles on their pre-game meal instead of coming to the rink.” Rumour also has it that the Firemen have been renting ice time at the rink for several weeks and have spent time with the Kodiaks’ Boris Rybalka for official training. Hmmm. Sounds like it’s one not to be missed! GAME ON!
Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . 6 Your Financial Future . . . . . . . . . 8 Seniors’ Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 City of Camrose . . . . . . 14 and 15 Out and About . . . . . . . . 16 to 19 On the Road . . . . . . . . . 20 to 22 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . 24 and 25 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . 28 to 30 Central Agencies Realty Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 31 and 32
This Week's Flyers To Camrose Homes To Rural Homes *partial coverage Tues. Thurs. With Booster Canada Safeway Canadian Tire Hauser Home Hardware M & M Food Market Mark’s Work Wearhouse Real Canadian Superstore Rona Save-On-Foods Shoppers Drug Mart Walmart Wild Rose Co-op
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News Features Wastewater Treatment Plant project updated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Homespun Column by Laurel Nadon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Strike Force preparing for Special Olympics Nationals. . . . . . 11 Reflections Column by Bonnie Hutchinson. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Just Sayin’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Keeping your walk safe . . . . . . . . . . 13 Myrehaug returns with Snowed In tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Photo by Ron Pilger
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