2019
Vol. LXVIII, No. 17 32 pages March 17, 2020
ALWAYS BETTER – ALWAYS BETTER READ
Be proud! Inside Who Can I Count On? Page 6 City of Camrose Pages 14, 15 and 19 Out and About Page 17
Mina Fowler working on her skating routine, the evening before the Carnival was announced to be cancelled.
On the Road Pages 22 and 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 Alberta Government provides school and daycare COVID-19 updates. . . . . . . 6 Junior high basketball celebrates All-Star Challenge in Camrose . . . 9 Doctors discuss changes to health care with local residents. . . . . 12
We hear about high-profile professional athletes whose seasons are on hold or have been cut short due to COVID-19. Equally disappointed, but without the relevant paycheques, are youth and adults alike, at the community or school level, who play for exercise and competitive fun. We are all now aware that in the interests of kicking this worldwide virus curbside, virtually all local sporting activities are completely sidelined. Such is the case for Camrose Skating Club. Showcasing skills learned throughout a season of instruction at the annual Skating Carnival (formerly scheduled for Saturday, March 21), was the end goal of every skater, regardless of age, in this popular program. This message is for every skater, and indeed every Camrose and area amateur athlete, in our coverage area: The Camrose Booster wants you to:
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Be proud of the effort, the hours, and the sacrifice you have invested in being the best you can be. Those bumps, bruises, scrapes and long hours of practice in your journey have been recognized by those closest to you: your coaches, friends, siblings, parents and grandparents. We understand your desire for improvement, your passion for your team, your personal commitment and the self-discipline it took to improve. Though your carnival, tournament, competition or series may be over for the year, there is always a next year in sport. Keep eating well, maintain your fitness level, stay optimistic and remain healthy. And always focus on the fun that sports provide, perhaps better than any other opportunity.
Photo by Ron Pilger
Response to COVID-19 includes closure of all City recreation facilities . . 2