March 31, 2020 Camrose Booster by The Camrose Booster

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Vol. LXVIII, No. 19 24 pages March 31, 2020

ALWAYS BETTER – ALWAYS BETTER READ Those who best understand the birds and the bees, coupled with those who are passionate about canola, are doing it with nature on their minds. They’re sowing their seeds in a valiant attempt to turn Camrose into a giant sea of yellow.

means Fields of Dandelions this growing season.

Gerald Thenberk president of Dandy Lyon Unlimited, can’t wait for Camrose to be awash in yellow!

tested dandelion seed as soon as the winter frost is out of the ground. By late May, a bountiful group of fresh, vibrant dandelions should be an idealistic setting for thousands of bees and other insects necessary for the circle of life, as they go to work pollinating garden flowers and especially canola plants imperative to our local crush industry. No public access will be available on pertinent green space areas for a 30-day period. Please read more on page 2 of this issue.

A local environment group, Dandy Lyon Unlimited, has, thanks to a generous federal agricultural grant, bought 1,040 bushels (equal to a semi-trailer load) of harvested dandelion seeds. Working with each farmer who owns land bordering Camrose plus other local stakeholders, the initiative calls for overseeding six quarter-sections of land plus Jubilee Park, Century Meadows Park, Rotary Park, Spaceship Park and the grounds at the U of A Augustana Campus with registered, germination-

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The 2020 dandelion crop, plus future opportunities To assist in allowing dandelion seeds the maximum opportunity for germination, no public access will be allowed on local, applicable green spaces for a minimum four-week period beginning May 1. Each dandelion f lower yields on average 172 seeds, capable of spreading 9 km from their origin. Even better news is that dandelions have an excellent survivability record with each new plant, averaging a lifespan of greater than five years. Harvest of the first dandelion crop is expected to take place on or about June 1. If the harvest goes as well as projected, the product will be offered, on a sale basis, to neighbouring County and City decision-makers also keen on making a positive impact to both the environment and for local commerce. Proceeds of this natural dandelion grow-op are portrayed to currently be the most viable solution offered to date to replace the once-dominant oil and gas industry in the province of Alberta, according to Dandy Lyon Unlimited. Who is Dandy Lyon Unlimited? The company was founded by Gerald Thenberk, a lobbyist against Alberta’s once powerful oil and gas industry. He has a degree in Environmental Science earned in Nelson, British Columbia, and a life membership in the Earthy Fingers Society, based in Vancouver. He is a popular television contributor to a multitude of documentaries which, in his words, have “focused on the irreversible damage done by hard-working Albertans connected to the oil and gas industry”. Most recently, he has turned his attention to ensuring safer shipping of Saudi oil to the Maritimes’ booming refinery sector. He enjoys competitive cycling; thinks the game of hockey should be recreated as a non-contact

sport with a 50-50 split of men and women on each team; and proudly refuses to own his own car. An avid meat boycotter, Thenberk notes that dandelions are included in his daily diet at least five days per week. Dandy Lyon Unlimited is governed by a Board of Directors, all British Columbia based. The case for more dandelions in the years to come Dandelions may well be the miracle plant we’ve all been waiting for. “Their irresistible beauty, particularly in the blooming stage, will brighten our city in this rather gloomy time period in your province”, CEO Thenberk notes. “It’s a shame that Alberta didn’t convert to cleaner, healthier economic opportunities many years, or decades, ago. Had Canada quit relying on fossil fuels twenty years ago, the world would be a better place today.” According to Thenberk, “Bountiful dandelion crops represent a grand opportunity for every Albertan. My prediction is that if every municipality in Alberta jumped on board with growing and selling crops like dandelions, the revenue will soon replace those fossil fuel revenues to which Albertans have become addicted. He adds, “If every homeowner replaced their front grass with dandelion plants, you would no longer need lawnmowers! What a major reduction in our carbon footprint for the world!” Dandelion might be a miracle plant. • Highly nutritious. • Great for tea and wine making. • Contains potent antioxidants. • May help fight inflammation. • May aid blood sugar control. • May reduce cholesterol. • May lower blood pressure.

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• May promote a healthy liver. • May aid weight loss. • May fight cancer. • May support healthy digestion and treat constipation. • May boost your immune system. • May be a useful skincare treatment. • May support healthy bones. The most important news of all… The front page story, and the information on this page pertaining to organized dandelion growing in and around this city is nothing more than this year’s April Fool’s Day joke. We hope your blood pressure is now normal, or near normal. We specifically ask you not to call the Mayor, City Hall or Camrose County on the topic of dandelions, even if you personally believe intentionally planting common areas of the city would be a stupendous idea! Their plates are already full (not necessarily with leafy dandelions). On another note: There may well be a real Gerald Thenberk out there somewhere. Same for the Earthy Fingers Society. We don’t know if you can earn an Environmental Science Degree in Nelson, BC. We didn’t check, frankly. The Booster apologies to anyone who has a name of similar nature, belongs to a society similar to the one “invented” or those with advanced education credentials from Nelson. Extra apologies for suggesting a derail of Canadan’s favourite “good old game”. This April Fool’s folly was intended to be mere entertainment. It’s been a tough time period for many, for diverse reasons, and we believe a healthy dose of laughter can sometimes be the best medicine of all. We hope you accepted this read in the spirit intended. Happy April Fool’s Day!

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Looking Back

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25 Years Ago This Week – from April 4, 1995 edition • Lamb Ford service manager Dennis Yochim appeared on The Booster front cover helping bring awareness to The Booster’s Spring Home Improvement Guide. • As part of East Central Regional Health Authority’s restructuring plan, the 85 beds under utilization at St. Mary’s Hospital were reduced to 76. Sixty-six were designated as acute care beds; 10 additional beds were designated as acute psychiatric beds. • Dentist Roy Fearon and his staff at the Fearon Dental Team office invited clients and guests to an open house at his practice during Dental Health Awareness Month. The free dental information opportunity and operatory tours were offered Saturday, April 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. • AMA Travel advertised a one-week Mexico cruise for $799. • Lois Hole, Alberta’s leading authority on gardening, did a book autograph session at Pop’lar Books on Wednesday, April 12.

50 Years Ago This Week – from Mar. 31, 1970 edition • It was a “Fun Week” at F. W. Woolworth, Camrose. Using the slogan “Woolworth is a fun place to shop”, customers were invited to enter their name to win a trip to a “Pop Festival” anywhere in North America. The prize package included airfare, three music-filled days, two nights’ accommodation and $100 in prize money to the music festival of the winner’s choice. • “Walt Disney Presents” was the chosen theme for Camrose Skating Club’s annual ice carnival at the Cadreca. There were 130 participants who were busy perfecting their roles. • Local preparations got underway with a presentation at John Russel School for the annual March for Millions March. • In Old-Timer Hockey, Ohaton beat Kingman 3 to 1 in the sudden-death semi-final game. The final game in the County Championship was scheduled for press day on March 31 with New Norway playing Ohaton. • Berdie Fowler, Camrose Booster columnist, used her weekly Public Affairs column to commend Camrose Jaycees on a well-planned, wellorganized drug seminar on March 21.

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Household full of energetic love By Lori Larsen

Four children, Thomas (age 5), June (4) and twins Henry and James (2) Driver, are full of energy, full of questions, but more importantly, full of love and keeping their mom Anne and father Ian very busy these days. Anne shares her thoughts during a telephone interview. While two of the children would normally be attending St. Patrick Catholic School classes and a preschool program, the recent turn of events in our world has all four children home on a full-time basis, something that has taken some ingenuity, rethinking and patience to juggle. “We had been making use of things such as the library, Parentlink and the playgrounds, but, of course, those are things that are no longer available to us (temporarily),” said Anne. “So we have had to keep things as fun as we can within our own house and backyard and, of course, we are still going for walks.” The family makes a point of getting out and enjoying fresh air every other day for a walk and are grateful to be living in a community where the population is less dense. “We rarely encounter other people and when we do, they see I have four children and go way around,” chuckled Anne, guessing it is to maintain social distancing, but it may also have something to do with allowing her lots of room to maneuver that handful. “During our walks, we have noticed how others are doing wonderful things to cheer up the community such as sidewalk chalk messages and hanging art, signs and inspirational messages in their windows.” As for how Anne is handling the situation indoors, where quarters can be a little more confined, she finds solace in knowing that every parent/guardian is in the same boat right now. “A lot of parents are feeling that responsi-

Submitted Pictured left to right are James, 2, Henry, 2, Thomas, 5, and June, 4, Driver sitting down as a family, planting some seeds as a fun part of learning during some homeschooling moments.

ing,” she laughed, adding that you get the sense you want to do everything you can as a parent, but she reiterated she is not forcing hours of structured learning on her children. Instead, she chooses to follow the playbased model used by St. Patrick School. As for the wellbeing of the children during these tumultuous times, Anne said they are managing quite well. “They haven’t complained really. The hardest thing for them is they are used to seeing their little neighbours down the street and that has been tough, the lack of social interaction.” She said the children also struggled with

have to worry about what it can do to other people. So we are trying our best to fight this Big Germ and we do that by staying at home.” Advice we should all take to heart. “Our thoughts go out to all those people in compromised situations. My husband is still working (he works out of his truck which allows him to maintain social distancing), and we are all healthy. I feel we are better off than many.” While reading a news article, Thomas, the eldest Driver child, noticed a photo of two people wearing masks and hugging and he asked, “What is that about?” Anne responded, “In China, where they have had to battle this Big Germ a long time, they have had no new cases and the people are really happy about that.” Thomas’ reply spoke volumes. “So we are winning.” Anne’s message to all is the longer people don’t take something that is so important seriously and break the rules, the longer her children won’t be out on the playgrounds. Anne’s final words of encouragement are to listen to the proper authorities, educate yourself on the facts through the proper sources and we will get through this.

Two-year-old James Driver keeps busy during the COVID-19 pandemic with some fun washable window paint.

bility of teaching their children at home and that becomes a weighty responsibility, but the reality is all children are out of school, so it is not just my child who is going to be behind when they go back in September, God willing,” she laughed, with a degree of nervousness. Keeping that in mind, Anne has alleviated some of her own concerns by not putting undue pressure on herself or her children by overdoing homeschooling. “We do school at home, but mostly we are just staying with what the teachers have sent home. I am not printing off hundreds of worksheets or setting up a crazy schedule or anything like that. We cover a little school work in the morning and again in the afternoon, and then just let the day go.” Anne recognizes that having younger children is much different than junior high or high school students, but she said there is an abundance of information and resources available to keep them learning. “It is almost overwhelm-

Four-year-old June Driver concentrates hard on putting puzzle pieces into the letter P as part of a learning opportunity and for fun during some home schooling.

the closure of the City playgrounds and cancelled church functions. In the fight against what Anne and Ian have coined the Big Germ, her little ones are having a hard time grasping how it has changed their lives. “Our daughter, June, remarked that the Big Germ is taking away all the things we love.” Communication is the key in any family and the Driver’s strive to keep their children informed. “The way we have talked to them about it is there is this Big Germ that is making other people sick, but we, our family, really don’t have to worry about what it will do to us, but we do

Thomas Driver, 5, gets out for some fresh air and some physical activity playing a sidewalk game prepared by one of the neighbours for children to enjoy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Good morning. Thank you for the page of quips that gave me a laugh out loud moment when I read it this morning. Just what we all needed. Keep up the good work publishing every week. Heather McCarroll, Daysland

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Thank you to The Camrose Booster for publishing the Sometimes Laughter is the Only Medicine material on page 27 in the March 24th issue. I laughed hysterically at some of the jokes. The day that I read it I celebrated

my 79th birthday (March 23, 1941 born). A chance to laugh on my birthday was an amazing gift in troubling times. Gayle Hicox, Camrose Some laughter

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“Sometimes laughter is the only medicine” in the March 24 issue. Of course we are all deeply aware that this pandemic is no laughing matter. It has brought grief and hardship to millions of people all over the

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As of March 27 the Alberta Government temporarily suspended automobile access to all provincial parks as well as provincial recreation areas to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus which are the same restrictions currently in place at national parks. Alberta’s chief medical officer of health has advised that parks facilities, like washrooms, can only remain open if parks staff have access to personal protective gear for cleaning. Government recognizes that these scarce resources are needed in

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Sometimes more laughter is the only medicine! Quarantine update: Day 7. Went to the kitchen for coffee. Saw a lady sitting at the table. She claims to be my wife. She seems nice. I’m so excited it’s time to take the garbage out! I wonder what I should wear. Ran out of toilet paper and now using lettuce leaves. Today was just the tip of the iceberg, tomorrow romaines to be seen. My house, close to Augustana, has a City appraisal of $345,000. After getting toilet-papered last night, Graham Wideman from Central Agencies thinks it could bring $550,000. I still haven’t decided where to go for Easter – debating between the bedroom or the living room. Last week, I went to the bathroom at a restaurant. I washed my hands, opened the door with my elbow, raised the toilet seat with my foot. I switched on the water faucet with a tissue, opened the bathroom door to leave with my elbow. And when I returned to my table, I realized – I forgot to pull up my pants! Six-foot distance, no hugging, no kissing, no social interaction. Like being married – but with a cough and a fever. My body has absorbed so much soap and water, hand sanitizer and disinfectant that now when I pee, it cleans the toilet. Day 7 at home and the dog is looking at me like, “See? This is why I chew the furniture.” Have we tried unplugging 2020, waiting ten minutes and plugging it back in again? The Toronto Maple Leafs: experts at practicing social distancing since 1967. Stay 50+ years apart from the Stanley Cup.

I don’t think anyone expected that when we changed the clocks, we’d go from Standard Time to the Twilight Zone. Huge baby boom coming in nine months! Number one baby names will be Charmin and Scott. Last month, no oil pipelines, gas pipelines, farmers, trucks or trains. This month, they are the only things keeping you alive! You think it’s bad now? Just wait till the door-to-door security system salespeople figure out EVERYONE is at home! Before you complain about your current situation, just remember, someone is quarantined indefinitely with your ex. My grandson saw the empty toilet paper shelves and asked, “Does this mean everyone will start using Pull-ups?” I said, “Depends.” I needed a good laugh. I asked my six-year-old why there is no school now. He answered, “Because they are out of toilet paper.” Ladies, it’s time to start dating the older dudes. They can get you into the grocery store early. For those who have lost track, today is Blursday the fortyteenth of Maprilay. The coronavirus has turned us all into dogs. We roam the house all day looking for food. We’re told “no” if we get too close to strangers. And we get really excited about car rides. My mom always told me I wouldn’t amount to anything lying on the sofa … and yet here I am, saving the world. Stay inside, practice social distancing, clean yourself constantly … oh no, I’ve become a housecat! I told my wife how thankful I was to have someone I enjoyed being quarantined with. She said, “Must be nice.”

Even more contagious: Kindness, Patience, Love, Enthusiasm, Positive Attitude. Don’t wait to catch them from others – be the carrier! Let your FAITH be bigger than your FEAR. We need to take care of each other while we stay apart.

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County road restrictions By Murray Green

Camrose County announced that road bans have been issued starting on March 27. Vehicle weight restrictions of 75 per cent will be placed on all gravel roads within Camrose County. This also applies to Pelican Point Road and the road through Round Hill. Exemptions for weight restrictions will occur daily between 2 and 11 a.m.

The County administrator or his delegate may issue Special Permits to allow 100 per cent axle weight loadings for the purpose of hauling farm produce and supplies, as well as other goods when the need is perceived to be of an urgent nature. For more information, contact public works at 780-672-4449.

BRCF assists schools The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a grant to The Battle River School Division to fund an award at École Camrose Composite High School. The grant is from income from the Rhine Family Fund, established by Margaret Rhine and supported by her family, which provides money for an award for the most improved student in the school cosmetology program. The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support projects and programs such as this in East Central Alberta, which benefit the local communities and have a positive impact on the future. Grants from the Battle River Community Foundation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations that have created endow-

ment funds. The principal of these endowment funds is kept intact and the income is made available annually to support local projects and organizations.

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Even though some of our staff are working from home, they are still working.

This is a changing situation, so we will do our best to maintain our services while working within the requirements of the provincial and federal governments KEY CONTACTS Main Office: 780-672-4446 or county@county.camrose.ab.ca Public Works & Protective Services: 780-672-4449 or pw@county.camrose.ab.ca Agricultural Services: 780-672-4765 or asb@county.camrose.ab.ca Seed Cleaning Plant: 780-672-2371 or seed-plant@county.camrose.ab.ca West Dried Meat Lake Landfill: 780-877-2269 or wdmlrl@county.camrose.ab.ca Assessment: 780-678-3070 or assessment@county.camrose.ab.ca Planning: 780-678-3070 or planning@county.camrose.ab.ca Follow us at: www.county.camrose.ab.ca Facebook: Facebook.com/Camrose.County Twitter: @CamroseCounty

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We want you to be assured that we are doing everything possible to reduce the risk of our essential services being disrupted by illness or required self-isolations. Camrose County is built on its strong rural families who know how to support each other through difficult times. Work together to help yourself, your family, your friends and your neighbours, we are all in this together. This pandemic has changed our world, but it does not need to change our relationships with each other. Please keep communicating with us and let us know how we can help. The recovery from this situation both personally, financially, and as a community will need new ideas, community cooperation and patience from all of us. Please keep up to date on the Covid-19 situation by following our website www.county.camrose.ab.ca and for provincial updates at www.alberta.ca/covid19. There is a lot of misinformation out there so make sure you are following reliable sources.

Since it was founded in 1995, the Battle River Community Foundation has granted over $6,370,000 to support programs and facilities operated by organizations like the Battle River School Division. Battle River Community Foundation director Leon Lohner looks on as Steve and Peggy Shuman present a $700 cheque to Todd Sieben, ÉCCHS principal.

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Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce continues to update the website with information to assist businesses and organizations through these difficult times. A recent post on the Friday Fanout service is bringing attention to a Call to Action implemented by the Canadian government to Canadian manufacturers and businesses that may be able to assist Canada in meeting the need for medical supplies. The following link will direct you to the specific details and further instruction, www.canada.ca/en/ ser vices/busin ess/main taingrowimprovebusiness/ manufacturers-needed.html. The site indicates that if businesses or manufacturers can answer yes to any of the following inquiries, their help is needed and gratefully appreciated. You manufacture in Canada and/or have ready access to necessary inputs through your supply chain. You have equipment or facilities that can be rap-

idly re-tooled to meet medical needs, including for personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks and surgical gowns; sanitizers; wipes; ventilators; and other medical equipment and supplies. Organizations are being called upon if they have skilled workers who are able to respond and who could be available for work in the current circumstances. Also provided on the Chamber website is a link to assist small businesses with Top 5 Things Small Business should know during COVID-19. For more information and other updates on Chamber related news, visit the website at http://cam rosechamber.ca/ or contact them via email at exec@ camrosechamber.ca or admina@camrosechamber.ca or, in the event of emergent situations, by telephone at emergency 780-781-5680. The Camrose Chamber office is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19.

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As we age, none of us want to find ourselves or others we care about in a situation where we are mistreated by those we trust most. Elder abuse is harm caused to older adults by someone in a position of

trust, whether family, caregiver or neighbour, who limits or controls their rights and freedoms. The older adults are unable to freely make choices because they are afraid of being hurt, humiliated, left alone or of the relationship ending.

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It may seem like too big a problem for any one person to make a difference. It might even feel like someone’s relationship problems with family is their own private business, but isolation keeps people trapped in abuse. We all have untapped power for good; and learning the warning signs of elder abuse and how to have a very simple conversation that helps break isolation, is a very powerful thing. Each of us has the power to do that much. First, it’s important to understand the concept of “ageism,” which is often a factor in elder abuse. It is discrimination against older adults because they are older. Ageism happens when we make up our minds about what a group of people are like because of their age. We all have ageist attitudes that we may not even recognize. It is the most tolerated form of social prejudice and it can pave the way to abuse of power that can be devastating in an older person’s life. Warning signs of elder abuse can include control-

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plained injuries, indications of financial stress or neglect or someone suddenly moving in with an older adult. Who are the people who would abuse an older adult? Most often, they are family members—adult children, grandchildren or other family members, but can also be friends, paid/unpaid caregivers, landlords, financial advisors or anyone in a position of power, authority or trust. Continued on page 12

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Hearts, hands assist foreign residents By Murray Green

Camrose residents Norma Jeanne Pohl and Jean K nudtson have travelled to Guatemala to help build stoves for Mayan people. They like to volunteer to assist others and build a healthier life for others with founder Janet Townsend. “Our trip this year was cancelled because we didn’t have enough people committed to go. We are hoping to have enough volunteers to go this fall, Oct. 16 to 29,” said Norma Jeanne, about the Hearts & Hands Foundation. “I went in February 2016. I wanted to go again this February, so I could be back in time for the dog show,” added Norma Jean. She and her husband Norm help organize the Battle River Canine Association’s Dog Show at the Camrose Reg ional Exhibition in March (now cancelled). Many Mayan families still cook on an open, wood-burning f ire that produces smoke-f illed homes. The result is respiratory and eye disease, serious burns and deforestation. Volu nteers help clear the air by providing the funding and labour for the installation of fuel-eff icient, vented stoves. Hearts & Hands has installed more than 6,000 stoves in 73 communities. “When we go down there, we are put into teams. It could be me and another person along with a local person from the country. Eventually, Jan wants to hire local people to teach others, so they become less dependant on North A merican volunteers and cut down on the expenses. Right now, about 75 per cent of what we spend is tax deductible. The expenses come out of the funds that she is able to generate through dona-

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Submitted Jan Townsend, centre, enjoys working with the Guatemalan people at schools and in their homes. She is now planning a return visit in October.

tions,” explained Norma Jeanne. In 2 0 01, fou nder Janet Townsend, a retired social worker, decided she wanted to make a real difference in the world in a meaningful way. Her love of the Mayan culture in Central and South America led her to work in Guatemala with the Mayan people in the areas of health and education. “Working in Guatemala with the Mayan families has been such a blessing. Together with volunteers from Canada and the United States, I have had the opportunity to help the families help themselves,” said Jan. “ Cu r rently, COVID-19 is also in Guatemala. I am concerned for the Mayan families in the rural areas where we work. Mayan families live together in one room and cook there with open

fires. They keep their senior members at home as there is not such a thing as nursing homes. Due to the open fires, they all have compromised lungs. If the virus hits the rural areas, many will die. This is a reason our stove program is so important to eliminate open fire cooking.” Jan set out to form teams of like-minded, a dvent u r ou s p e ople seeking the challenge of helping others in a different culture while learning about that culture. In 2005, the Hearts & Hands Foundation was registered as a charitable society based in Canmore in Canada’s Rocky Mountains. “ W hen I went the first time, I had no idea what to expect. I thought it was an adventure and had no clue what I was walking into,” shared Norma Jeanne. “As it

turns out, I have never met such beautiful people. Most can’t speak a word of English, but their faces tell it all. They are not a smiley people, but they were smiling and so appreciative of what we were trying to accomplish. We went into their shacks and the walls were black from soot from the cooking stoves. They are living with smoke all of the time, which causes lung and eye damage. It takes us about two and a half hours to build a stove and it is a lot healthier.” Each stove costs $175, which is paid for through donations, as well. The mission is to enhance the quality of life of the Mayan people through sustainable programs in health and wellness, infrastructure, and education. Programs delivered by volunteers and Guatemalans ensure

cross- cultu ra l u nderstanding and promote mutual respect. Hea r ts & Ha nds bu ilds basic education from the g round up, from building new schools with classrooms, kitchens and lavatories, to providing scholarships and translating and publishing textbooks into the Mayan language. They are raising the bar on education in Guatemala. Hearts & Hands has built 65 classrooms in elementary schools in Uspantan and Chicaman, San Andres Sajcabaja as well as two junior/senior high schools in El Pinal and Quizachal, Uspantan. By volu nt e er i n g, people can visit beautiful, colourful Guatemala to install wood-burning stoves in remote Mayan commu nities, improving the quality of life for many families. Then you will enjoy a week of sightseeing with local and Canadian guides. Through the Hearts & Hands Foundation, you will turn your vacation time into a meaningful and rewarding volunteer experience —a purposefilled journey. “You will meet Mayan families, work alongside them, laugh with them and sometimes cry with them. There is only one thing they promise you when you go on one of the trips. You will never be the same afterwards,” said Jan. Volunteers cover the cost of airfare, hotels, loca l tra nspor tation, accommodation, meals and tours and receive a tax receipt for the costs incur red dur ing the week of work. For more information on Hearts & Hands, contact Jan at www.hearts hands.ca.

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By learning how to interrupt isolation without risk to ourselves or others, we can open a door for the older

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Guest editorial

Power of youth By Arnold Malone

I believe in the goodness of youth. In 1959, I entered my freshman year at Montana State University. I joined the university’s traveling debate squad. That squad travelled 40,000 miles in completive debate. Our coach insisted on quality research and a hunt for truth. Good oratory was never enough. In my first professional job, I was a provincial supervisor for the Alberta 4-H clubs movement. Among my duties was to manage the provincial 4-H Public Speaking program. I wrote the manual and, 45 years later, the manual still contains much of my writing. That experience allowed me to realize the skill and leadership of so many young people. What matters in speech are both delivery and the validity. Given my age, I have witnessed the dangers of powerful oratory without a regard for ethics. I was, and continue to be, deeply disturbed by the capacity of Adolf Hitler to mesmerise a nation with oratory. Excellent speech without ethics is a dangerous practice. Later, along with four others, we formed the Alberta High School Debate and Speech Association. We held province wide tournaments and hosted a TV program called Debate that aired on CFCN Calgary and CFRN Edmonton. I was the TV debate judge. Those young students made us very proud. While doing a masters degree in communication, we visited a daycare centre. We were to observe children and how they communicated and found out how well a very young mind could think. The instructor told us that the boy in the yellow shirt often answered questions with an understanding far beyond his age. The instructor then read the story, The Magic Mill. It was a special mill where you spoke a wish into the mill, turned a crank, and your wish came true. Then the instructor asked the children for their wishes. Many answered a ball, a bicycle, a Lego set, and the boy in the yellow shirt answered, “Another magic mill.” Why settle for one wish when you could crank that handle at whim. The skill of the young comes without boundaries. No country should appreciate that more than Canada. We are not only a young country by formation, but also, Canada’s early development was by so many young people. Sir John A. MacDonald, Canada’s first Prime Minister, was just 16 years of age when he was articling in law. William Van Horn was only 22 years of age when he was reflecting on plans for a cross continental railroad. E. B. Eddie–a name you might not know–was 20 years old when he was considered a lumber baron in the late 19th century. Your grandparents will know of E. B. Eddie because his name was on matchboxes when homes were heated with wood and coal. David Thompson was only two when his father died. He left Wales and his mother when he was only 13 to work in the wilderness of Canada. He never saw his mother again. He became one of North America’s greatest of explorers. He was an extraordinary map maker. He sketched maps that are still accurate today for navigating the North Saskatchewan River. He mapped a wide swath north and south of the route from Montreal to the mouth of the Columbia River on Oregon’s Pacific Coast. Before he was 20, he was in charge of a Hudson Bay post. He did so much to secure the west for Canada. Most of Canada’s early accomplishments were done by young people. The world is full of great accomplishments by young people: Louis Braille invented the Braille system at age 15; Malala Yousafzai won the Noble Peace Prize at age 17; and Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook at age 19; and here in Canada, David Shepherd and Travis Price, while in Grade 12, caused Pink Shirt Day to advocate against school bullying. Pink Shirt Day is now observed in 42 countries. Our youth have been and will always be powerful contributors to the benefit of others.

Community of hope By Lori Larsen

This world, despite its massive size, is really just composed of communities. Not countries, not provinces, not municipalities, but communities, be them larger urban centres, smaller rural villages or the community that exists in your own neighbourhood or home. Communities are popping up everywhere and recognizing the need to come together, while ironically maintaining a distance. One such community exists in our city, on a neighbourhood street that has rallied their ideas and taken full advantage of this time to showcase not only the talent, but the ability of children, to make lemonade out of lemons. Heather, Chris, Eden, Molly and Riley Zarski and neighbours have delighted in finding ways to spread joy not germs. “A lovely neighbour has organized an art walk in our neighbourhood,” said Heather. The neighbourhood children are encouraged to put their art in windows. “My other neighbour made us a homemade easel to display the art work closer to the sidewalk.”

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Pictured left to right, Eden, Riley and Molly Zarski pose in front of the artwork they created to display in their neighbourhood for the enjoyment of anyone out for a walk. The easels were made by their neigbhour, Pete Jensen, to get the art closer to the people.

she said with a note of playfulness. “We’ve taken the oppor-

tunity to cross country ski to the biathlon range (something we’ve never done before) and we set up the tent recently to camp out in the basement.” The Zarski family serves as examples of how the world situation is not all bad. It is, if anything, providing us with a moment to step back, breathe and reflect on the most important things in life: family, friends and communities. “While these times are challenging, we’re keeping a positive attitude by keeping busy balancing technology, creative and academic time, as well as outdoor activities. This too shall pass.” Yes indeed, it shall, Heather and family, but let’s hope that the new wisdom it has developed within society never does.

Submitted Riley Zarski is all smiles after beating his mom at a game of cribbage.

The Zarski’s neighbourhood is an example of what can be done when people (communities) come together and face these times as opportunities rather than challenges. “My daughter writes encouraging sayings in the snowbanks beside a walking trail and checks on them daily for replies.” Heather said the family has been spending a lot more time as a family playing card and board games. “My son is officially better than me at cribbage,”

Submitted Eden has been writing encouraging messages in snowbanks for passersby in her neighbourhood to bring spirits up and to let the world know that the children care.

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Downtown Camrose temporarily closes office By Murray Green

Downtown Camrose Development is temporarily shutting its office down and the manager will be working from home in the future. “The Downtown Camrose Development has had to make some tough decisions, but we want you to know that we’re in this

together,” said manager Rebecca Topping. “In cooperation with the City of Camrose, Downtown Camrose has decided to forgo levies for 2020. You will not be receiving a bill from us this year. We hope that the break from the fees will help your organization’s

sustainability,” she said in a note to members. “We are still planning to provide events and services this year, but those will be fewer than originally planned. We have decided to cancel the Easter Scavenger Hunt on April 4, and the general meeting on April 1 this year. We are staying hope-

ful that this will blow over by the time the Downtown Market starts (mid-June), so those plans are still going ahead.” The downtown manager will have reduced hours because of the closure of the Mirror Lake Centre. She will be working from home and only available by phone or email.

“We are still administering our survey to find out your perspectives and priorities this year. If you haven’t done so already, fill out the survey,” said Rebecca. You can contact Downtown Camrose at down towncamrose.com or phone 780-672-5191.

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Demon brings out the best in Thompson By Murray Green

Paul Thompson of Tofield owns a 1971 Dodge Demon because it brought back a lot of memories of his early cruising days. “I’ve owned this car for three years and it is a work in progress. I found this car in Sherwood Park and I had one when I was growing up, so it was my chance to get one back. I’ve been looking for one ever since. I wasn’t able to find one until I found this vehicle,” said Paul. “I originally had a 1970 Demon, so when I came across this 1971, I thought I better grab it. I liked the fact that there weren’t very many of them around. You could find lots of Dusters. I’m a Mopar fan, I liked the look of them and the way they rode down the road,” added Paul. In 1971, only 10,098 Demon 340s were produced in comparison to 69,861 base Demons and 102,480 Dart Swingers. “I liked the power. This one has a 360 Magnum engine in it, out of a 1998 Durango, so it actually has a little more power than the original 360. This one about 320 horsepower,” he explained. “I changed the rims and tires, suspension and I have re-done all of the interior. The only thing I haven’t touched is the body, because it is still the original paint and it has never been touched. The car has a little bit of rust, but I’ll worry about that in the future.” Paul’s Demon has an

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The first generation of the Dodge Demon was short lived but nonetheless, an exceptional vehicle. The original Dodge Demon was made in 1970. The Demon had a 108-inch wheelbase, which was three inches shorter than the other Dart models. The Demon was also equipped with dual exhausts, a heavy duty suspension and rally instrument cluster. The most impressive feature of the Demon was the variety of engine choices. The Demon was available with a 340-cubic inch four-barrel engine, which produced 275 horsepower. The Demon was also available with a 230-horsepower 318-cubic inch V8 engine and it came with hydraulic tappets to reduce the valve-train noise and do away with periodic tappet adjustments. The four-barrel engine accelerated over half a mile in 9.65 seconds at 140 mph. Initially, the demon was going to be called the Beaver. Afterward, the name was changed to Demon but that was quickly put to an halt. Some religious groups didn’t appreciate the name and considered it problematic. Demon came standard with the venerable slant six engine. Its base V-8 was the 318 two-barrel.

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Demon brings out the best in Thompson Continued from page 16

Smaller-sized models with medium-size engines were an interesting subset of the muscle-car market. Their engine compartments could seldom accommodate the big-block motors that made the intermediates so potent, but their compact bodies were lighter and, combined with highly tuned V8s, presented a tempting power-to-weight ratio for performance buffs on a budget. “I had just fixed up my original car when I moved out west. So I had to sell it to have enough money to move from Prince Edward Island. Out here, I couldn’t find a Dodge if your life depended on it. So finally, three years ago a friend of mine knew the guy that owned this car, who had put a 318 engine in it. He had it in his driveway and blew up the motor. He

put the car up for sale right away and that’s when my friend gave me a call and told me about the Demon,” said Paul. “It came with the drive train, but the motor was pooched. I happened to have a motor for it, so it worked out. I want to keep it as a bit of a sleeper (looks normal, but has added power). I would like to put a little more muscle into the engine. All that comes in time, same with the body and paint.” Paul indicated that eventually he would put on bigger tires in front because they are too skinny for going on long drives. “It’s been fun so far. I hope people continue to keep the old cars around and get the younger children interested.”

Mobile motivation through music By Lori Larsen

Music, the universal language, has a way of lifting a person’s spirits, not to mention their feet off the ground and arms in the air, and right now, the world needs some oversized speakers. This is exactly what Shauna Campbell and her three children Liam, 10, the DJ, Eve, 8, on vocals and Jace, 6, roadie (literally) are doing–bringing the music to the streets. “We recently started a driveby karaoke with my son DJ’s karaoke machine and my daughter singing karaoke in our vehicle,” said Shauna. “Our friends come out and dance for us. I then edit the video, somewhat because I really don’t know what I’m doing, and post it on Facebook.” Shauna is aiming for one a week and thus far, has posted two on her Facebook page shauna. campbell.5. “We follow all the social distancing rules and have been having fun doing it. People also seem to be enjoying it.” Keeping a distance, people come out of their homes and get to dance, sing along or just enjoy the frivolity of it all, along with some fresh air.

To enjoy some of the Campbell’s Crazy “C”araoke, visit their Facebook page or the link on the Camrose Now! app. What is the worse that can happen–you tap your toes or dance in the streets? If so, then good for you.

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Survival of the funniest

Readers show us their eir creativity during thiss crazy period of time..

This Week’s Winner: Kara Blizzard crocheted this angry COVID-19 virus while being homebound. Her entry has earned her a $25 gift card to her choice of Camrose grocery store!

Close Second Entries: Mindy Felgate and her three sons have been keeping busy making a religious themed window art display during their time at home, following school and daycare closures. Her four-year-old sons Eli and Isaac have also taken time to dress up as Buzz Lightyear and Woody during their extra family hours at home. Her older son Owen was a great help with the window display. The Mills children, Rayna (12), Sarah (10), Aria (5), and Logan (2), put some serious effort in beautifying their home in Camrose this week by painting their windows. They have also been playing outside and going for walks along with mom Natalie. The family organized a grandparent visit by playing in their grandparents’ front yard while they watched them play. “We do not have contact, but we still connect,” says Natalie. “We haven’t been doing much school work, that will start on Monday with online school. We’ve been doing some baking – cookies and muffins,” says mom Natalie, who is not just a mother of four, but a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital. The kids chip in, making meals and babysitting, while Mom catches some shut eye after nightshifts at the hospital. And let’s not forget about friends! The Mills children connect with friends by texting and online chatting.

Tiffani Hanna and her children, Shyla (10) and Carter Miles (5), have been keeping busy making a lot of baked goods! They spent Sunday doing some awesome window art which was drawn freehand and painted! If anyone is looking for the Easter Bunny, drive by 6403A-49 Avenue for a look!

Show us how you’re creatively passing the time while you’re homebound! Best entries will be published in upcoming issues of The Camrose Booster for all to enjoy. Text your photo to 780-679-7070, post it on our Facebook page or email it to ads@camrosebooster.com.

First there were distant rumours about some virus in faraway China. Then we heard it had escaped to other places in Asia. Then it spread to every place on earth except Greenland and Antarctica. We shut down bars and arenas and restaurants and sports and concerts and theatres, then schools and child care centres and workplaces and the Olympics. “Social distancing” was first recommended, then required. Families are trapped at home together. And then, inevitably–a wave of coronavirus humour, not a moment too soon. I do not want to minimize the pain, fear, illness, deaths and disruption we’re experiencing, not only from coronavirus, but from the measures taken to contain its spread. But I can’t resist sharing some of the coronavirus humour that’s made me laugh lately. You might be thinking this is a sneaky way to avoid actual original writing. You might even be right. But I have a great cover story. Laughter helps strengthen our immune system. Really! Credible sources like the Mayo Clinic tell us that the more giggles, guffaws and belly laughs we have, the stronger our immune system. You can look it up. So, in the interest of improving our physical and mental health, here are some things that made me laugh this week. Introvert and nerd heaven. Social isolation is agony for lots of people. About two-thirds to three-quarters of us–extroverts–are energized by people contact and find isolation painful. But about one-third to one-quarter of us–introverts–have to recover from being in crowds and are energized by solitude. A satire newsletter carried this spoof headline: Nation’s Nerds wake up in Utopia where everyone stays inside, sports are cancelled and social interaction is forbidden. All types of nerds, from social introverts to hardcore PC gamers, welcomed the news. In real life, not satire, someone I know recently returned from Mexico. When she and her husband left, the virus was known, but it wasn’t in our faces. When they returned, the world had changed. They instantly went into 14-day quarantine. A few hours after returning, she sent me an email that said something like, “Forced to spend 14 days at home and not go anywhere. Fourteen days of not having contact with people. Bliss!” Hoarding antidote. We’ve heard the stories of people buying carloads of toilet paper and we can’t find disinfectant or hand sanitizer anywhere. A supermarket in Denmark shut that down with a simple strategy: pricing. 1 bottle of hand sanitizer: 5.50 Euros 2 bottles of hand sanitizer: 134 Euros each Hoarding stopped. Quarantinis. The Novice Chef Blog introduced a new drink with this explanation: “You can’t find toilet paper, everyone is stuck in the house from school and work and everyone just got in a big fight over the 1,000th game of monopoly. What are you going to do? Make a quarantini.” The ingredients are vodka (or gin), lemon and honey. The instructions say, “You can use vodka or gin. And sure, if you want to, you can even use rum. You know what, go ahead and grab whatever is in the liquor cabinet and add it to the martini shaker. After the first couple, you won’t taste much anyway.” Great one-liners. Here are some of my favourites. “Texas coronavirus protection: Wash your hands like you just got done slicing jalapenos for a batch of nachos and you need to take your contacts out.” “I’m deeply disturbed by how many people seem to see washing their hands as a new thing.” “If you need 144 rolls of toilet paper for a 14-day quarantine, you probably should’ve been seeing a doctor before COVID-19.” “Day 2 without sports: Found a young lady sitting on my couch. Apparently she’s my wife. She seems nice.” “Prediction: There will be a minor baby boom in nine months, and then one day in 2033, we shall witness the rise of the Quaranteens.” ***

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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Robert William Lindsay May 18, 1948 ~ March 21, 2020 It is with sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather Robert William Lindsay on March 21, 2020, at the age of 71 years. Robert was born in Fergus, Ontario on May 18, 1948, and passed away at the University of Alberta Hospital. Robert is survived by his loving wife Vera Lindsay of 42 years; his children James (Michelle) Lindsay of St. Albert, Alberta, Sheila Lindsay (Bruce) Camrose, Alberta, Kevin Lindsay (Nichol) of Fort St. John, BC and David Lindsay of Vancouver, BC; and his two grandson’s Oliver and Ben Lindsay. Robert’s quick wit made him an entertaining storyteller who was always enjoyed by his friends and family. Robert had the biggest heart and would extend a hand to whoever needed it and would never turn down a card game whenever challenged. Robert always looked forward to seeing his family, especially his grandchildren. Robert was a well known and respected figure within his community, being involved in numerous social activities and belonging to the Camrose Fish and Game Association. Robert was predeceased by his father William; mother Doris Lindsay; brothers Ronald and James Lindsay; as well as brother-inlaw Wayne Duffield. He will be missed by his brothers, sisters and in-laws Shirley (Lloyd) Franklin, Joyce Duffield, Marion (George) Whale, Hugh (Leslie) Lindsay, Barrie (Kathy) Lindsay, Norman (Bernice) Lindsay and Brian (Wendy) Lindsay; in-laws Karen Lindsay, Deb (Gordon) Smith, David (Marilyn) Long, Garth (Lisa) Long and Evelyn Long; and many nieces, nephews, great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. Due to Alberta Health Regulations, a private family service was held. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Robert’s memory may be made to Alberta Transplant Institute – University of Alberta RE: Lung Transplant or to STARS. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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John “Jack” George Zimmer April 5, 1941 ~ March 25, 2020 John “Jack” George Zimmer of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at the age of 78 years. Left to cherish his memory are his caring wife of fifty-seven years Carol; sons Brent of Camrose and Dale (Dawn) of Camrose; daughter Lori (D’Arcy) Hilgartner of Camrose; three grandchildren Emily Zimmer (Mike), and Brenden and Dylan Hilgartner; siblings Don (Nellie), Ken (Betty), Gordon, Garry (Marvis), Robert (Patricia), Sharon (Terry) Adams, and Theresa (Allan) McTavish; brother-in-law Ross Heck; sister-in-law Janet Zimmer; as well as many nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his parents George and Theresa (nee Wolbeck) Zimmer; sister Eileen Heck; brother Lorne; sister-in-law Donna; and Carol’s parents Otto and Olga Bendfeld. Due to Alberta Health Regulations, a private family graveside service will be held. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in John’s memory may be made in lieu of flowers to the Food Bank – Camrose Neighbor Aid Center, KidSport or to the historical church of your choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Edna Velma Henkel Edna was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose, Alberta, on April 4, 1929. She was the youngest of eight children born to Rudolph and Florentina Kabush. She married Albert Henkel on July 29, 1949, and to this union, they had three children Shirley Henkel, Joan Henkel and Betty Petrich. Edna passed away on March 19, 2020 and will be sadly missed by her family and her grandchildren Dave Locke, Tina Mcconnell (husband John) and Everett Petrich (wife Candice Petrich); greatgrandchildren Alysa Mcconnell, Kaitlin Mcconnell, Meagan Mcconnell and Landon Petrich; special friends dear to our hearts Dwayne, Valerie, Amy, and Tia Myrmo; and numerous relatives and other friends. She spent most of her life living in Edmonton and, for an occupation, she was a cashier at Eaton’s and also in groceries at Woodward’s and Safeway until her retirement. Edna enjoyed playing Bingo, and especially winning. Other favourites were crocheting, yearly trips to Las Vegas and to Big Valley. Her passion was country music which she listened to from a very young age. Glenwood Funeral Home Arbor Memorial Inc. 52356 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park, AB T8B 1B8 T: 780-467-3337 F: 780-464-9040 E: glenwoodfh@ arbormemorial.com

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Jock Blake September 15, 1915 ~ April 1, 1995 The world changes from year to year Our lives from day to day, But the love and memory of you Shall never pass away. – James, Cheryl, Jamie, Chad and Brooke

The Grants Committee of the BRCF receives applications by the deadline of August 15. (Visit www.brcf.ca for an application form.) All applications are then scored by the committee members in accordance with a specific formula. Successful applications are then recommended to the Board for approval.

Battle River Community Foundation Box 1122, Camrose, AB T4V 4E7 Phone 780-679-0449

Sharon (Hoefling) Yaeck It is with great love and fond memories that we announce the peaceful passing of Sharon (Hoefling) Yaeck of Lethbridge, AB, surrounded by her family on March 5, 2020 at the age of 73. Sharry is survived by her husband Jack; children Dr. Chad Yaeck of Calgary and Tawna (Wayne) Moura of Cochrane; and her grandchildren Gavin Yaeck and Katalina Moura. A celebration of Sharry’s life will be held in late spring.

For more information on The Camrose Booster Obituary Page, contact your funeral director or the Camrose Booster

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

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ANNOUNCEMENTS CAMROSE WILD ROSE DANCE CLUB – holds dances on the first Saturday of every month at Mirror Lake Centre, 5415-49 Avenue, Camrose. Dance admission $15 (includes lunch). Doors open 6 p.m., dance from 7-11 p.m. The band for April 4 is Chwill Bros. Open to all over 18 years of age. For more info, call Lawrence at 780226-5861 or Iris 780-608-1590. ALL FUTURE DANCES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH BAKE SALE – Sat., April 4, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Phone 780-672-2197. 5304-48A Avenue, “Little White Church on the Lake.” Something for everyone. Sponsored by Round Hill and Camrose parishes. VENDORS NEEDED! – Hay Lakes Ag Society Summer Market, August 22 (in conjunction with the First Annual Hay Lakes Rodeo). Early Christmas Market, October 3. $20 per table. Vendors selling produce, homegrown and handmade items, small businesses and quality second-hand items needed. Contact Rosemary, 780-878-2393 or Colleen, 780-672-6688 or email jonathan@haylakesag.ca

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CAMROSE UNITED CHURCH – Risky Ribs event scheduled for April 23 has been POSTPONED until further notice. Please hold on to your tickets.

THANK YOU IN MEMORY OF ALEXANDER (CLIPPER) MACKOWOSKY – We wish to thank everyone for their donations of flowers, food and support in our time of bereavement. Also thank you to the medics and Camrose Police for their quick response as well as Home Care for the wonderful care they provided. Thank you to Madhatter Caterers for the wonderful lunch that was so appreciated, to Burgar Funeral Home for their service and guidance in our time of need, to Father Mark Bayrock for his great services and understanding. If we have forgotten anyone, we thank you all. ~ Elizabeth and family

PERSONAL 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.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED 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 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 McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD. Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded Where your business is appreciated 780-672-5242, Camrose

J.D.’s SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, SALES & SERVICE – Ph. 780-672-7649. LaCRIA TRUCKING Potable Water Hauling Residential, Commercial, Oilfield Gerald and Marla Steinwand, Owners PHONE 780-679-9134 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. 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 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. COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE – 2880 sq. ft. 5031-46 Street (old Windwood building). Call Steve, 780608-5222.

SHORELINE APARTMENTS – Bright and cheery 1- and 2-bedroom units with balconies available. 5 minute walk to downtown, walking trails. 780621-8495. APARTMENT FOR RENT – 5210-56 Street. 2-bedroom $900. DD $600. Water, heat, basic cable included. No pets, no partiers, no smokers. Call Andy 780-608-9427 or Andrea 587322-0732. 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.

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!

BASEMENT BEDROOM – Shared kitchen upstairs. Clean quiet person wanted. $800/mo. $400 DD, utilities included. 780237-8900. SELF-CONTAINED BAY – 2400 sq. ft., a/c, 2 washrooms, renovated. Water/sewer included. Ready now. 5044-52 Street. $2250/mo. 780-608-5032. QUIET 2-BEDROOM – Apartment suite available immediately. New flooring and paint. 135 Mt. Pleasant Drive. 780-608-3820 for viewing.

WANTED TO RENT AARON GERBER, SON OF RUDY GERBER – looking for crop land to rent around Kelsey, Rosalind, Meeting Creek, Donalda and Camrose area. 780-678-7070.

WANTED TO PURCHASE OR RENT WELL CARED FOR HOME – (minimum 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms) on an acreage within 10 minutes of Camrose. Please email CountryHome 49@gmail.com

LIVESTOCK / FEED PUREBRED YEARLING GELBVIEH BULLS – for sale from our 40-year breeding program. 780-672-9950. EXCELLENT HAY – 800 square bales. No rain, always covered. Carbon neutral! 780385-2229. RED AND BLACK ANGUS BULLS – Purebred yearling and two-year olds. 780-986-9088. LARGE ROUND HAY BALES – alfala grass and mixed hay, weighing 1375-1500 lb. from no rain to some rain. Loaded out in truckload lots, priced $60 and up per bale. Phone Magnus, 780679-6528, Daysland. Lakeford – Registered Polled Hereford and Red Angus bulls for sale! Top quality from a herd with over 50 years’ production history. Contact Dan Prichard. 780-385-2298, 780385-5125.

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2013 MAZDA 3 – standard, loaded. Keyless entry. 80,977 km, carfax and mechanical fitness report, weather tech mats. New winter tires and rims available. $11,600 obo. 780281-0017.

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FOR SALE BY TENDER FARM LAND ~ CAMROSE COUNTY BIG KNIFE AGRI SERVICES LTD. is looking for reliable Class 1 and 3 drivers for the 2020 season. Experience preferred but willing to train right individual(s). MUST be willing to be away from home for up to two weeks at a time, positions available immediately. Please send resumé and driver abstract to Chris at Bigknifeagri@gmail.com or call Chris at 780-678-7129 for more information.

Susan A. Hodgetts hereby offers the following lands for sale by tender, subject to existing reservations on title, except for the caveat registered as 062 536 579, which will be removed: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 19 TOWNSHIP 49 SECTION 7 QUARTER NORTH WEST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS There are no buildings or bins on the property. All tenders must be in writing and include a deposit amounting to 10% of the offered purchase price and received before 12 noon, April 14, 2020 in a sealed envelope marked “Hodgetts Tender” at the offices of: KNAUT JOHNSON FRANCOEUR Barristers & Solicitors 4925-51 Street Camrose, AB T4V 1S4 Attention: Joshua Mohr Phone: 780-672-5561 No conditional offers will be accepted and the highest or any tender may not be accepted. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will not be deposited and if necessary will be returned by mail. The successful tenderer must complete the purchase and pay the balance of the adjusted purchase price, less the paid deposit, on or before May 29, 2020 (closing date), or the deposit will be forfeited. Access to the land will be granted to the successful tenderer on May 1, 2020.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of the late ANNA RHODA FOSSEN of Camrose, Alberta, who died on February 16, 2020. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by April 30, 2020, and provide details of your claim with STEPHEN KAMBEITZ of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors at 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

BIRTHS To Simi Juby and Juby

Mankudiyk, of Camrose, a son on March 19. To Rachel Jones and Trevor Bromby, of Hardisty, a daughter on March 21.

DEATHS Robert William Lind-

say, of Camrose, formerly of Ontario, on March 21, at 71 years of age. Ivan Clifford Hill, of Forestburg, on March 21, at 73 years of age. Vera Jackson, of Ferintosh, on March 22, at 93 years of age. Joanne Marie Friesen, of Red Deer Lake, on March 23, at 71 years of age. Eunice Bernice Ford, of Camrose, formerly of New Sarepta, on March 25, at 79 years of age. John “Jack” George Zimmer, of Camrose, on March 25, at 78 years of age.

Lessons beyond school classrooms By Lori Larsen

In a reversal of roles, parents are now faced with the often daunting job that teachers are charged with doing–Monday to Friday, September through June– facilitating learning for their children. This is not to say many parents haven’t been providing learning opportunities to their children already, but as a result of the extended break, a more structured agenda is required, and that has proven to be a bit challenging amidst all the other parental responsibilities and the current world situation.

The Jensen family from Camrose (mom Jenna, dad Pete, Soren, 12, Karl, 10, Beck, 7, Astrid and Hans, 5) is doing things a little out of the ordinary, learning and growing from the opportunity that has presented itself. In an email interview, Pete shared his family’s ways of strategizing, innovating and coping. “Our family is doing quite well with the isolation,” said Pete. “It’s the blessing and the curse of big families I guess.” The family consists of mom, a nurse; dad, a paramedic; and five very active, very inquisitive and quite

adorable children ranging from kindergarten to Grade 6. Pete said he and Jenna feared this extended break was going to turn into 60 Saturdays in a row, which he eagerly admitted would leave them all pretty exhausted. “We’ve switched into home school mode which has been just what we needed. It forced our hand on a number of necessary organizational areas, like how we manage our time and space. “As a paramedic in town, and my wife a nurse at the hospital, we don’t always have a lot of

gas for extra stuff–much like everybody else in the world.” In an effort to develop a sense of structure, the family created and posted a timetable for the day which they make every effort to maintain. “It has outside recess and lunch hour built in, as well as house cleaning and learning time. The schools have done an amazing job teaching the kids the discipline of schedule keeping, so it kind of felt like we just tapped into what the kids were already very able to do and we were surprised by the success of it.” Continued on page 23

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Man van stop cancelled By Murray Green

Due to the health and safety of all of the communities, the man van visit to Camrose has been postponed until further notice due to COVID-19.

Visit getchecked.ca for future clinic times and locations. It was originally scheduled to be at the Norsemen Inn on April 2. The PSA blood tests are for men over the age

of 40. Along with the test, blood pressure, blood glucose, stress check questionnaire and waist circumference measurement will be available to all men over 18.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The Jensen family (minus Jenna who was sleeping off her nursing night shift) proudly shows off their works of art for all the neighbours and any passersby to enjoy. Pictured left to right are Astrid, Hans, Karl, Pete, Beck and Soren.

Lessons beyond the classroom Continued from page 22

APPRECIATED DONATION

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Safeway store second assistant manager Tim Falk, left delivered $1,000 worth of much needed items including boxed chicken breasts (frozen), cereal and baby formula to Camrose Neighbor Aid Center. Accepting the donation and helping pack the items in was Neighbor Aid Center program director Jo-Anne Tweed. The donation was part of a Sobeys nationwide initiative called Community Action Fund to support communities from coast to coast during the COVID-19 crisis.

Central Agencies Home of the Week

Great starter home or investment

By Lori Larsen

This great home is perfect for the first-time buyer and well within a manageable budget. Located near schools and the hub of Downtown Camrose, this bungalow has all the room needed to be homey and comfortable. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms allow for private spaces and help eliminate the worry of everyone getting ready at once. A large open living room with not one, but two good-sized windows, is the perfect place for the family to curl up and watch movies, or enjoy the views of nature outside your front door. A pass-through to the kitchen serves two purposes, the children are never out of sight while meals are being prepared and snacks are easy to hand out. The kitchen has plenty of cabinets and storage space and is quite open for easy movement. A spot by the window would be ideal for a dinette.

Two bedrooms up and a main fourpiece bathroom with stylish upgrades complete the main floor. The lower level also has two bedrooms and a three-piece bathroom, an office space and a large family recreation room for games, big screen television or a room for older children to have their friends over. Outdoor living includes a deck off the front of the home where you can situate a couple chairs and enjoy what's happening in the neighbourhood, and a fenced and fully landscaped backyard with a shed for storage. You don't have to imagine owning your own home with a property like this located at 5208-53 Avenue and priced at an affordable $229,000. It can be a reality or a great investment property. For a private viewing, contact Tylor Keller or Cole Walker at:

Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or Tylor 780-281-0016 Cole 780-679-5544 Tylor Keller

Cole Walker

But it is not all systematic learning. The family is making sure physical activity and fun are part of every day. “Until yesterday, we had an ice rink in the backyard which we maintained pretty well, so that was a great outlet for potential cabin fever. We’ve also been doing a daily Lego building challenge we found online. We send Lego videos every day to our cousins in British Columbia who are also home from school of course.” Recognizing that staying social is also very important, the family has devised some inventive ways to keep social distance while reaching out to others. “A couple things that have worked well are Battleship and Guess Who games the kids have been playing over Skype with their friends.” With warmer weather approaching, the challenge to keep children away from others is real for all parents, but isolation does not have to equate to confinement. “We made some bingo sheets with things you might see around Camrose and we do drives around town to play. It’s a way to feel a little like we’re getting out without violating the isolation rules.” The Jensens also felt it imperative to stay connected to their community, specifically those right in their

own neighbourhood, so they were delighted when neighbours Jaymie Reinhart, Leann Shapka and Dan Wispinski arranged a neighbourhood art walk. “The art in the street idea was something we had heard of in Europe. Someone in the neighbourhood posted signs up asking if people would put pictures of art in the window to spruce up the daily walks which have been the only activity for a lot of people in the community.” Concerned that people walking may not be able to see the art in the window as clearly as possible from the streets, Pete took it upon himself to build easels to display the amazing works of art.“They’re a pretty simple design, but there’s a piece of plexiglass to protect the art inside. The kids are very pumped about creating art for the neighbours to enjoy.” The project of positivity has gone over well and Pete already has a demand for more easels. “I like the social responsibility of caring about other people’s loneliness and mental health,” said Pete. And apparently Pete and Jenna have done a tremendous job of raising their children to be ambassadors of goodwill as well. “My daughter is convinced that her kitty pictures will save the world.”

Willms top goalie in SIJHL By Murray Green

Goalie Zach Willms of the Red Lake Miners was named Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) top goaltender this past season. The former Camrose Minor Hockey goaltender earned the award for the 2019-20 season. He received the most votes by each of the SIJHL’s member clubs. The 20-year-old had a great year for Red Lake as he led all goalies in wins with 27, goals-against average of 2.80 and save percentage of .925, while

recording three shutouts in regular league play. He set a SIJHL record for total career victories with 52, surpassing the 51 that both current Buffalo Sabres goalkeeper Carter Hutton and Josh Mrakic had set in the SIJHL. Willms is the first goalie in Miners’ history to be named the top goalie. Last season, Willms recorded 25 wins, a 2.88 goals against average and a .921 save percentage, to be very consistent over the two seasons.

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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.

CAMROSE HOMES NEW LISTIN

CUSTOM BUILT BUNGALOW IN VALLEYVIEW! Asking $965,000 CA0190917

UNIQUE LIVE/ WORK UNIT … in heart of Camrose! Asking $329,900 CA0184197

INCREDIBLE MIRROR LAKE VIEWS! Asking $445,000 CA0189911

BRIGHT, COZY UPDATED BUNGALOW Asking $256,500 CA0169616

SOLD

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

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

SUBSOLDVALLEYVIEW DIVISION CONDO

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

Asking $245,000 CA0185709

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

WOW! WALKOUT BUNGALOWS! Asking $428,162 CA0168185

NEW LISTIN

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

IMMACULATE HOME, QUIET AREA + MORE! Asking $424,900 CA0191382

CENTURY MEADOWS 5-BDRM. Asking $525,000 CA0164181

WALKOUT BUNGALOWS VALLEYVIEW WEST Asking $397,162 CA0165802

COUNTRY LIVING IN THE CITY! Asking $499,000 CA0184348

JUST LISTED

BEAUTIFUL PARKVIEW BUNGALOW! Asking $379,000 CA0190750

BI-LEVEL IN CUL-DE-SAC BY PARKS, SCHOOLS! Asking $323,900 CA0174588 CONDO W/LOFT OVERLOOKING JUBILEE PARK Now $319,900 CA0146607

VILLA AT VALLEY RIDGE Asking $307,900 CA0167872

SPACIOUS BI-LEVEL ON QUIET STREET! Asking $294,900 CA0180631

GREAT STARTER, INVESTMENT HOME Asking $244,900 CA0184252

NEW LISTIN

1200 SQ. FT. MOVE-IN READY BUNGALOW! Asking $238,900 CA0190911

COVID-19 Protocol at Central Agencies Until further notice, in the interest of aggressively doing our part in stopping this virus from further spread, our office will be closed to walk-in traffic. Be assured we remain accessible to your needs. Insurance Service: Phone 780-672-4491; Toll Free 800-809-8040; Email service@centralagencies.com; Website www.centralagencies.com Real Estate: Phone 780-672-4495; Email info@centralagenciesrealty.com; Website centralagenciesrealty.com On a personal note: Since 1962, our commitment has always been providing excellence in customer service to each and every client we have the privilege to do business. While closing our office to faceto-face interactions is painful for us, and likely an inconvenience to our valued clientele, we wouldn’t be doing so unless we deemed it absolutely necessary in the health interests of you, as well as our own staff. ~ Norm, Betty, James, Valerie ~ The Mayer family.

CAMROSE HOMES

GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT! Asking $229,000 CA0189173

SUPERIOR CHARM AND CHARACTER! Asking $225,000 CA0190170

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

MF CONDO W/OUTDOOR PATIO! Asking $194,000 CA0189029

NICELY FIN. MOBILE priced to sell! Asking $46,500 CA0184562 4 BDRM. 3 FULL BATHS ~ CREEKVIEW Asking $498,000 CA0182630 COPPERSTONE CONDO OVERLOOKING MIRROR LAKE! Now only $498,000 CA0140533

BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME, 3 BDRM. Asking $489,900 CA0168564

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

WALKOUT BUNGALOW STYLE DUPLEX Asking $349,900 CA0180068

GORGEOUS HOME, AMAZING YARD IN PARKVIEW CUL-DE-SAC Asking $482,500 CA0183212

DUPLEX BUNGALOW IN LA VISTA VILLAS Asking $342,500 CA0180384

LOTS GREAT OPPORTUNITY … 85’x122’ lot border! ing 48 Avenue and 48 Street Camrose. Close to R EDUCinED college, schools, downtown, Mirror Lake. Asking $119,900 CA0177494 LAKE LOT … at Summer Village of!White Sands! G Asking $105,500 NEW LISTIN CA0191438

2.5 ACRES ZONED R3 AND MULTIFAMILY ... Exceptional west end location. Call now!

7662 sq. ft. ZONED C1! Asking $569,900 CA0148931 Spacious (2300+ sq. ft.) comm. bldg. Asking $49,000 CA0174574 PRIME MAIN STREET PROPERTY – ZONED C1 Asking $189,500 CA0183199 lot between Credit Union, Royal Bank Asking $149,900 CA0085343

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!

M&M FOOD MARKET Asking $339,000 CA0143960

WELCOME TO CAMROSE’S NEWEST SUBDIVISION – CASCADES! Starting at $85,900

COMMERCIAL LOTS

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

FOR SALE/LEASE 150’x170’ LOT ZONED M1 INDUSTRIAL! Asking $172,900 CA0182926 1276 SQ. FT. OFFICE SPACE … just west of Downtown Camrose CA0185800

TERRIFIC BUNGALOW HOME Asking $274,900 CA0178555

ENJOY CAREFREE CONDO LIFESTYLE! Asking $199,900 CA0187930

Don’t miss the featured Home of the Week on page 23!

ACREAGES

Zoned m1 ... Exc. east end location! CA0146778 SUPERB BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN CAMROSE! Asking $499,900 CA0153778 EXC. 5.8 ACRE PARCEL Located just off Hwys 21, 13 junction. Asking $399,900 CA0179914

26.66 total acres just off Hwy 21, NW OF CAMROSE Asking $929,900 CA0158194 GREAT FLEXIBLITY IN MAYERTHORPE Over 23 acres along Hwy 43 Asking $230,000 CA0168666 SO AFFORDABLE, SO MUCH POTENTIAL … Almost an acre Asking $69,000 CA0177394

BEAUTIFUL, PRIVATE 5.12 ACRE ACREAGE Asking $349,900 CA0185134 CHARMING 5 ACRE PARCEL w/32’x50’ QUONSET Asking $149,900 CA0188718

PRIVATE SETTING – 34.8 ACRES HWY 833! Asking $499,900 CA0189310

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

SOLD

Beautiful Walkout Bungalows by Battle River Homes

1155 SQ. FT. CROWN PLACE CONDO Asking $199,900 CA0184501 EASY CONDO LIFESTYLE W/NO MORE MOWING OR SHOVELLING SNOW! Asking $189,000 CA0189285

FOR LEASE

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

Starting from $397,162

3RD FLOOR CONDO – AFFORDABLE! Asking $175,000 CA0189031

EASY WALK TO UNIVERSITY, VALLEY TRAILS Asking $187,900 CA0188470

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

PERFECT STARTER OR INVESTMENT HOME! Asking $169,500 CA0184054

DAYSLAND BUNGALOW Asking $289,000 CA0177058

SOLD

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

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

NEW LISTIN

BAWLF 4-BDRM. BUNGALOW! Asking $215,000 CA0173229

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

QUARTER SECTION 15 MIN. FROM ICE! CAMROSE! Asking $747,000 N EW PR CA0166651

NEW PR ICE!

SPACIOUS 4-BDRM. BUNGALOW! Asking $79,900 CA0186789

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

UNIQUE HOUSE/SHOP COMBINATION ON 150 ACRES ONLY 20 MIN. FROM CAMROSE! Asking $590,000 CA0189669

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

2435 sq. ft. ZONED C1! Central Camrose CA0148933

8 ACRES, 1088 SQ. FT. HOME, 40’X40’ SHOP Asking $319,000 CA0189861

DOWNTOWN CAMROSE! 4649 sq. ft. Asking $11/sq. ft. CA0143994

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

160 ACRE PROPERTY east of Camrose Asking $749,000 CA0184968 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 150.89 ACRES, 110 +/– CULTIVATED, 20 MIN. EAST OF CAMROSE Asking $429,000 CA0189862

QUIET HOME IN FERINTOSH Asking $174,900 CA0183577 Only 15 min. from Camrose, south side of New Norway, 0.97 acre. Asking $104,900 CA0168713 TREED LOT IN VILLAGE OF RYLEY Asking $75,900 CA0172223

HAY LAKES TWO-STOREY Asking $329,500 CA0178513 SOUTH VIEW LOT IN SPARTAN ESTATES! Asking $50,000 CA0183063 GREAT STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME W/MANY UPGRADES! Asking $69,000 CA0189924

NEW ADULT COMMUNITY CALL NOW TO VIEW!

IN ONE WORD ~ “WOW”! …

Basement & Non-basement models 1456 sq. ft.

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

CUTE UPDATED BUNGALOW W/CURB APPEAL Asking $149,900 CA0190876

east end HWY LOCATION BRAND NEW CA0152225

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

IMPRESSIVE NEW NORWAY BUNGALOW Asking $259,900 CA0180392

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

BUSINESS

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

OUT OF TOWN

MF CONDO W/OUTDOOR PATIO! Asking $186,000 CA0189030

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

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

COMMERCIAL

MULTI-FAMILY LOTS 4 BARE LAND LOTS ON 65 ST. Exc. multi-family opportunity! Asking $1,300,000 CA0189036

WONDERFULLY UPDATED BI-LEVEL Asking $275,000 CA0180315

CLOSE TO WEST END, MIRROR LAKE! Asking $224,900 CA0190616 GROUND FLOOR CONDO, HTD. GARAGE, WORKSHOP IN BLDG. Now only $209,900 CA0153960

SOLD

Majestic Two Storey, by Jubilee and Stoney Creek ParkS Asking $349,900 CA0189331

ONE OF THE NICEST YARDS IN CAMROSE! Asking $460,000 CA0188250 NEW BUILD, AWESOME MASTER, BONUS ROOM, TRIPLE GARAGE, COVERED DECK! Asking $459,900 CA0189414

MOVE-IN READY BUNGALOW Asking $289,900 CA0190732

2-storey walkout with unobstructed valley view!

2192 sq. ft. walk out 2-storey

Asking $566,900 CA0185590

Asking $529,900 CA0186039

$ 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.