April 7, 2020 Camrose Booster by The Camrose Booster

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Vol. LXVIII, No. 20 32 pages April 7, 2020

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Inside Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Out and About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 City of Camrose . . . . . . . . . . . 14 and 15 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 and 19 On the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 to 25 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 and 30 Central Agencies Realty Inc. . 31 and 32

Reflections Column by Bonnie Hutchinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Just Sayin’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Homespun Column by Laurel Nadon . . . 8 Camrosians arriving home self isolate. 10 St. Mary's Hospital Inpatient Care Team receives Sisters of Providence award. . 16 Essential services heroes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Ask the Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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A discussion by a couple of Camrose businesspeople on how difficult it must be for the Food Bank to keep up with present demand has evolved into an Online Food Drive to help replenish the shelves. Staff from sponsors Nyback RV Centre, The Brick and volunteers (in teams of two) will be donning masks, gloves and plenty of hand sanitizer to tour areas with free-standing homes on Saturday, April 11th. Their mission is for non-contact pickup of non-perishable food items, pet food and monetary gifts booked through a newly created website:

www.foodforcamrose.com Booking deadline is 12 noon this Thursday. After two-day storage in a heated shop, all items will be delivered to the Camrose Food Bank. Read the story on page 8, go to the website or email info.nybackrv@gmail.com with any questions you may have.

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While respecting physical distancing rules, Sebastien D’Eschambeault, Jodie Lewis, Sheila Cummins and Matt Graham display the type of food items they hope to gather in front of one of the Online Food Drive trailers they hope to fill.

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• Students must be in Grade 10, 11 or 12 • Must be a resident of Camrose County • Previous Camrose County scholarship award winners are ineligible • Essay should be 1,000 to 1,500 words in length OR multi-media presentation should be 4 to 5 minutes in length Please reference people interviewed or research material used for your essay, video or power point presentation.

Selected Topics: Please select from one of the following:

1. How can agriculture feed the world? What is the importance of technology and biotechnology in food production? (ex. GMOs, cloning, drones, tissue culture, etc.) 2. Name the Agricultural Societies in Camrose County and discuss the impact Agricultural Societies have in our rural communities. 3. Compare the benefits of eating plantbased protein versus the benefits of animal-based protein.

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Camrose County Essay Contest 4728-41 Street, Camrose AB T4V 0Z6 or email to: asb@county.camrose.ab.ca

The winner will be photographed for press releases and the essay, video, or power point Please include the following as part of presentation will be displayed on your submission: Full name, legal land the Camrose County description or hamlet address, phone number website. and high school being attended.

Deadline: April 30, 2020, 4:30 pm For more information: Doug Lyseng 780-672-7625 or Bettina van Nieuwkerk 780-672-4765

25 Years Ago This Week – from April 11, 1995 edition • Stetar Farm Supplies Ltd. advertised their Spring Open House, which offered a look at the latest in parts, accessories and product from New Holland. • In a cost-cutting effort, 790 CFCW announced a consolidation of some operations and staff in Edmonton, with their sister station Mix 96. Six staff were transferred to Edmonton, three staff were laid off as accounting, traffic (scheduling) and news departments were all moved to the station’s Edmonton location. • Debbie Lentz, daughter of Camrose residents Max and Lois McLean, was the feature speaker at a campaign kick-off for the Canadian Cancer Society. • Northwestern Utilities announced a summer natural gas rate of $0.913 per gigajoule. • The City of Camrose projected summer spending to the tune of $2 million on roads, curbs and sidewalks. Money came from current revenue, reserves, local improvements and grants.

50 Years Ago This Week – from April 7, 1970 edition • Lyseng Studios advertised the new Noresco line of turntables and stereo sound equipment. • Cliff Lien and staff of Cliff’s Auto Body Shop (Gary Simmers, Wayne Webber, Ernie Peterson, Eldon Borman, Jerry Olson, Ralph Goetz and Ron Fischer) promoted their newly installed ‘bake oven’, one of the first of its kind in the area. • Dr. Ladd Parsons, local chiropractor, used his weekly “Thoughts Create” column in The Booster to spread this message: “FAITH and FEAR cannot exist in the heart at the same time.” • UFA (United Farmers of Alberta) paid out $1,750,000 in cash rebates and patronage dividends to rural Albertans over a 17-month period. • Gordon Stromberg’s campaign slogan was “A Man for All Reasons” as he pursued the local Progressive Conservative nomination. Adrian Greenwood and Ed Wensel also sought the position.

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Antidote to Quarantine Brain: Optimist’s Creed

Just because you have a slight grasp of the theory of how your brain works doesn’t mean your brain actually works! In the past week, I’ve made more mistakes per hour than in the previous lifetime. Tasks that would normally take hours took days. Things that are usually easy were hard. I gave incorrect information that caused people inconvenience–and then did that again. I do understand that when we’re under stress, our “survival” brain kicks in and begins to shut down our “rational thinking” brain, the better to prepare us for fight, flight or freeze. On the day I had to correct my corrections and caused inconvenience to the same people twice, I realized something. I’m suffering from Quarantine Brain! I wouldn’t have thought I’m under that much stress. Compared to many people, I live in a protected bubble during this pandemic. For openers, I live in Canada. We can count on decent information and care from our health professionals. Our governments are mostly setting aside politics to focus on what’s needed. As a person over seventy, there are many people I care about passionately, but I’m not directly responsible for the wellbeing of any of them. I have not lost my job. I don’t have underlying health problems. As an introvert, I don’t find “social isolation” hard. I have technology to stay in touch with people. Compared to most people, I’m not under much stress. But it’s in the air! All of us are unsettled in circumstances we’ve never before experienced. We’re coping as best we can. My week of many mistakes told me that “the best I can” is not up to my usual standards. That’s probably true for most of us right now. Into this mix came an email from a reader. “Last week I was listening to Brian Pallister, Manitoba Premier, as he spoke very touchingly about bottling his feelings up and becoming depressed, never so much as when his mom died. His family noticed this and, for Christmas, his daughter gifted him a framed copy of “The Optimist Creed”. He said that these words and thoughts helped him at that time, and thought it would help people at this time of crisis. He recommended we Google it, as words are very important at this time... “I was wondering if you would put a copy of ‘The Optimistic Creed’ in your column...” Yes I would! ***

The Optimist Creed Promise Yourself To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

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Thank you for the uplifting April 1st edition of The Booster. I read your paper faithfully every week and have done so since 1983. Doing the math, it points to 37 years or 1,924 editions, and this week was one of the best editions ever. It was uplifting, funny (the April Fool’s cover and joke page were priceless) and inspiring. The family stories were especially good! Kudos, Team Fowler and your Camrose Boosters. I am grateful for your online option. Stay well. Sheilagh Ross, Camrose Thank you

Thanks to The Camrose Booster for your most creative April Fool’s prank to date! Booster staff, I commend you on using your avenue of influence, this being your weekly printed matter, for local good. It’s clear to see and read how distinct your publication and your approach differs from any other media opportunities and operations. Brian Krushel, Camrose Fooled again

I was extremely disappointed in The Booster for it’s cruel April Fool’s joke. My first reaction was, “My neighbors aren’t going to like that.” In our neighborhood, we prefer a green lawn. And then, reading further, I thought, what the heck. At this point, I started to embrace the idea and enlisted Mrs. Google’s help to find culinary uses for the dandelion. And most important, how I would go about solving my wine problems for the year? She gave me a number of tasty options.

I returned to the article. Imagine my horror when I discovered the cruelty of it all. No dandelion salads, no dandelion tea, no sautéed dandelions, no dandelion omelets and, most disappointing of all, no dandelion wine. I am crushed! I will recover eventually. However, in the meantime, I am off to the liquor store to see if they sell dandelion wine. LOL. Good job guys. I will be prepared next year... if I don’t forget. Anne Lilke, Camrose Health care

Help me understand why our politicos are still mired in a nonproductive, confrontational malaise with respect to health care. It is especially timely given the current urgency requiered to overcome the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Studies in the first decade of this millennium evaluated both public and private heath care systems. Private health care advocates were deeply entrenched in support of the Kirby Report, while advocates of public health care supported the findings of the Romanow Commission and the Romanow Report. In truth, there were many common elements from both reports that reasonable persons could have adopted and provided an optimal compromise in a hybrid model for the benefit of all Canadians. It hasn’t happened (and probably won’t). Tribalism and partisan politics continues to be the bane of good, progressive legislation on many fronts. In my opinion, the current headlong rush to privatize

in Alberta is wrong headed while a review of European and other health care systems and their health care providers would provide an opportunity “to get it right”. As a pharmacologist, one anecdotal finding of the Romanow Report struck me as critical. The conclusion was…errors in prescribing and administering medications cost Canadians in excess of several billions per year. A damning conclusion …this is either a quality assurance/quality control and/or training issue. Imagine that amount of “free money” annually being returned to provincial health care budgets simply by tackling a solvable problem. Perhaps, the recent axe-like bludgeoning of health care budgets might be better performed with a scalpel. I urge politicos of all stripes to put aside their tribal partisanship, recuse yourselves from obvious conflict of interest concerns, engage your colleagues reasonably and respectfully. Respect and seek out medical and scientific opinion and best practices outside our borders. Canadians and Albertans expect that from you. What I have learned in my last 50 years of work and travel in more than 70 countries is…the private sector cannot “do things” faster, better, cheaper, more efficiently, in ways that are more socially responsible and more environmentally friendly than the public sector…a hybrid model works best. Lynn Clark, Camrose

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I don’t think any of us can be in the “Optimist” state all the time. We’re going to be troubled and scared and angry and pessimistic sometimes. What I got from “The Optimist Creed” is a reminder that however we feel, whatever we’re thinking or doing or saying, we don’t have to stay there. We can choose optimism, as best we can. ***

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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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club director Gary Cunningham, left, and Larry Sharuga, right, present Family Violence Action Society executive director Sheralyn Dobos with $500 on March 11 to assist with programs.

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The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a grant to the Camrose and District Senior Centre Society. The grant is from income from the Vernon Schnyder Fund, established by Vernon in 1999 to support the Camrose and District Senior Centre Society. The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support 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 endowment funds. The principal of these endowment funds is kept intact and the income is made available annually to support local projects and organizations.

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 Camrose and District Senior Centre Society.

Battle River Community Foundation chairman Tom Chelmick, left looks on as director Neil Lunty presents a cheque to Ross Shuman, president of the Senior Centre Society.

We are currently living through a pandemic. Since I am currently teaching courses on Canadian environmental history and post-Confederation Canadian history, I jokingly told my classes the other day that they are getting the worst kind of experiential learning. Students who wondered about the responses to numerous epidemics and pandemics in Daniel Sims, History, Canadian history now have a University of Alberta better understanding of why Augustana Campus people do not always act logically or altruistically during times of disease. In particular, my students are now better equipped to understand a central tenet of environmental history: humans are not always the most important factor in human history. Epidemics and pandemics highlight this fact. As long as we congregate in groups and live near other species, we will have them. This pandemic is not the first in human history, nor will it be the last. Epidemics often strike when least expected and can prompt or worsen unfortunate situations. For example, the Plague of Athens (430 BCE) hindered Athens’ ability to wage war against Sparta and contributed to Spartan victory in the Peloponnesian War. And while the Antonine Plague (165-180 CE) and Plague of Cyprian (249-262 CE) did not destroy the Roman Empire, they certainly weakened it. Similarly, the Plague of Justinian (541-542 CE) interfered with Emperor Justinian the Great’s conquest of the Western Roman Empire. In worst-case scenarios, epidemics can change the existing order of the world. The Black Death contributed to the end of feudalism and the Middle-Ages. It killed around half of Europe’s total population, with some regions losing up to 80 per cent of their inhabitants. In the case of the Hedal Stave Church, now a Norwegian cultural heritage site, the entire surrounding village disappeared. The church was discovered 200 years after it had been abandoned, when a hunter missed a grouse and hit the fallen church bell. Visitors can still see the skin of the bear he killed at the altar. And let us not forget the smallpox outbreak that took place in 1520 and contributed to the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1521. It was the first of many smallpox epidemics that, together with other newly introduced diseases, reduced the Indigenous population of the Americas by up to 90 per cent. Because Indigenous peoples in the Americas subsisted primarily on domesticated crops, rather than livestock, the number of diseases they had been exposed to was much smaller. As a result, and unlike Afro-Eurasians, they did not develop any sort of immunity to, or treatment for, these diseases. This sort of epidemic is known as a “virgin soil epidemic”. Like smallpox in America, COVID-19 is also a virgin soil epidemic. At the time of writing this piece, we do not have a good treatment for COVID-19 and no one has any sort of immunity to it. Fortunately, it does not have a high fatality rate. However, the similarities between the 1520 smallpox epidemic and COVID-19 do not end there. It usually takes two weeks for the first symptoms of smallpox to show and, therefore, it is was quite easy to infect others without knowing it. The good news is that we have a plan to respond to COVID-19. We have learned from previous epidemics and pandemics, and, thanks to modern medical science, we have some understanding of how to mitigate its spread. Whereas Athenians, Romans, Europeans and Indigenous peoples in the past died with a limited understanding of what was happening, we are currently working to find a vaccine, while at the same time enforcing physical distancing to prevent its further spread. People will still die, but the hope is that we can minimize the numbers. Will you help us and practice physical distancing, or do you want to dance with death?

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The Augustana Vikings women’s basketball team had one player, Tegan MacKinnon, who made the second team All-Conference Squad. Tegan played 24 games for the Vikings, collecting 222 points. Nathan Bowie on the men’s team was selected to the first team, and Augustana teammate Michael Stasuik was named to the second squad. Bowie recorded 345 points in 21 games, while Stasuik collected 326 points in 24 games for the Vikings. Hockey

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Food for Camrose collecting donations By Murray Green

It is great that you are self-isolating and enjoying some home activities. However, you can still help out the Camrose and District Neighbor Aid Center’s Food Bank. Food for Camrose is a local initiative put together by a few likeminded businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak. Social distancing, while necessary during this difficult time, has created some very difficult hurdles for those in the community, while maintaining social distance. “I was off with a cold for 10 days, self-isolating, and I was thinking of a way to give back to the community. I remember back when I was younger, 18 to 20 years old, and it was a tough time,” shared Matthew Graham. An online food drive has been launched for people to go to donate non-perishable items, or a monetary gift for the Food Bank. With the strain on everyone’s mind right now, Matthew at Nyback RV Centre saw that there is a huge need in the community. “We know there are a lot of people in isolation who want to help, but know it is best to remain inside. Let’s work together to build a safe and healthy Camrose. We will be accepting food

items or monetary gifts. If donating a monetary gift, then let us know so special arrangements can be made for pickup and a receipt can be issued.” Once they have compiled a list of donations and have sorted them for pickup, volunteers will go into the community in teams of two and pick up the donations. “I was paying my staff anyway, so I thought they could help me with picking up the donations.” After the donations have been picked up, Nyback RV will store the food in enclosed trailers in a heated shop for a minimum of 48 hours before delivering to the Food Bank. “We will be using rubber gloves, masks and have sanitizers during the process, and vehicles being used during the food drive will be sanitized before and after the food drive. We will be taking donation orders from now until Thursday, April 9, at noon. Donations will be picked up on Saturday, April 11. In order to organize to make the pickups go smoothly, they ask when donating to specify which zone you are in. “We will providing two trucks and two trailers for the drive. There will only be one driver and one person picking up food from

doorsteps to take out to the trailer. We have asked the City of Camrose’s permission to drive at a parade speed, while the person picking up the food sits in the box of the truck to control contamination between drivers and handlers,” explained Matthew. “We will not be doing pickups from apartments and condos at this time. We must have curbside and front door access.” Matthew is a member of the Camrose Kinsmen Club. “We are told that we can’t meet right now. Generally, this is something the Kinsmen Club would help out with in the community. The Food Bank needs help right now with donations not coming in as fast. We are working with Alberta Health and the City of Camrose to ensure this is done in a safe manner for everyone. Our platform for collecting donations is something other communities can use and is shareable. We hope it helps other communities in the area as well. “Email info.nybackrv@ gmail.com if you need more information on what we do or how to donate.” Visit www.nybackrv. com for more information. Contact Matthew at 780679-5805, 780-781-6694 or matt.nybackrv@outlook. com to donate.

Hope is a choice

I have been thinking about hope a lot as the whole world braces and adjusts to surviving through this pandemic. A few mornings at the start of all of this, I woke up early, just feeling anxious. I am not normally an anxious person, so this makes me especially concerned for people who were already struggling with depression or anxiety before the pandemic began a few weeks ago. We learned that several family members had been laid off. The news made me feel just…low. I kind of wallowed in those feelings for a bit, and then felt like I had to dust myself off and get back to the business of living. It also made me think that we can survive most things if we hold onto our hope for the future. Hope is a choice. It is a choice we make each day to be hopeful and trust that all of this is in God’s hands. At first, I tried to fill up my time. I began cleaning out kitchen cupboards; tackling a pile of 8x10 photos of the kids that needed to be scrapbooked; finishing an online photo album; learning how to teach a kindergartner the letter sounds in French. I set about creating a homeschool schedule for the kids so they would have a sense of normalcy and routine. The more I listened to the news, the more it seemed like gloom could so easily settle in and take root. The news told me that mental health experts expected to see suicide and abuse rates increase with people stuck in the same space. I stopped watching so much news. I realized that there really wasn’t as much extra time as I thought, because homeschooling became a full-time job. I started to see how there are still blessings amongst the madness. I am seeing my children more. With the children’s evening activities cut out, there is more time to spend on things we can learn about together. We are planning to see how many countries of the world we can learn. I have started to make homemade cinnamon buns every weekend and call this our weekly “morale booster”. Maybe this is a time to slow down and reprioritize. One phrase I really dislike is “a new normal.” There is nothing normal about this. There is nothing normal about trying to stay two metres away from other people, or staying on your own property for weeks at a time. This is our reality right now, but I refuse to think of this as normal for the future. I also prefer to think of it as physical distancing, not social distancing. If anything, this is the time to reach out to a neighbour or relative, by phone or video chat, who may be alone and isolated. During an online church service, our pastor asked us to consider what fills our time and prayers when we’ve had to give up things. He asked us if we are still being a blessing to others in these tough times. We have now navigated through several online video chats, something we hadn’t done before. We have attended two online birthday parties. The first one had people chiming in from Toronto, Camrose, Cochrane, Medicine Hat, Tillicum Beach and Bittern Lake. It was so fun to see everyone’s faces and we all turned our cameras around to compare snow levels in our yards! It was all in good fun until we sang “Happy Birthday” to our sweet nephew, he blew out the candles on his cake, and then they started to eat cake. While the rest of us watched. Definitely good to note that for future online birthdays, make your own cake! For the second online birthday, cupcakes were delivered to everyone ahead of time, so we could blow out our own candles and eat together. This is my favourite quote about the pandemic, by Kitty O’Meara: “And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some met their shadows. And the people began to think differently. And the people healed. And, in the absence of people living in ignorant, dangerous, mindless, and heartless ways, the earth began to heal. And when the danger passed, and the people joined together again, they grieved their losses, and made new choices, and dreamed new images, and created new ways to live and heal the earth fully, as they had been healed.” When all of this is past, things will be different, but they can still be beautiful.

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A Message from… Rob Hauser,

Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre We think you will find

Comfort & Convenience with our extraordinary COVID-19 measures: We are deemed to be an essential business.

1. We’ve temporarily reduced our Hours of Business: Mon.-Fri., 8 am to 5 pm; Sat., 8 am to 5 pm; Closed Sundays. NOTE: 8 to 9 am is reserved for seniors, contractors and people with limitations. 2. Hand Sanitizer stations have been placed at our entrances, tills, customer service desk, contractor desk and other areas throughout our store. 3. We are disinfecting washrooms every hour. 4. We disinfect product on shelves on a regular basis. 5. Our staff is practicing social (physical) distancing. Please do not be offended if we ask you as a valued patron to help us in this regard. 6. We are encouraging consumer traffic to visit our website! We’ve incorporated a new feature on our website – the chance to check/confirm whether desired product is currently in stock at our store. You will love this real-time feature! 7. Extra staff has been allocated to assist with on-line questions or phone-in orders. 8. We have closed our doors to outside sales reps and product representatives. At this time we will only meet with our valued corporate representatives by phone or through electronic options. PLUS… 9. We are now offering FREE, NO-CONTACT DELIVERY of any order to any home in Camrose! Let us know how we can make your home-life and consumer needs better at this challenging time. We’re here for you!

Financial concerns? We’re here for you. These are extraordinary times. We know that during this time of turmoil resulting from COVID-19, financial concerns are top of mind for many. If you’re directly impacted by COVID-19 and facing financial difficulties as a result, please reach out. Contact your local branch to discuss financial relief options, including the deferral of mortgage, line of credit, loan and car payments. Visit us at whatsyourshare.ca/covid-19-update and on Facebook @VisionCreditUnion for updates as they become available.

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Funding for teachers and most other aspects of the K-12 system is being maintained; funding for transportation and some services not being utilized in an at-home learning environment, such as substitute teachers and educational assistants, is being temporarily reduced while in-person classes remain cancelled. Any savings from these adjustments will be reallocated to support Alberta’s COVID-19 response. These funding adjustments will not negatively impact Alberta’s education continuity plan. School authorities will receive the funding they require to continue providing at-home learning opportunities to their students, ensuring they do not fall behind. “COVID-19 has changed both how we provide student

learning, and the operational needs of the education system. I want to stress that this is a temporary arrangement as schools focus on athome learning. I have full confidence the system will continue to be equipped to successfully deliver our education continuity plan,” said Adriana LaGrange, Alberta Minister of Education. Any staff impacted by these funding adjustments will qualify for the federal government’s enhanced employment insurance program and other support programs for Canadian workers. Alberta has a comprehensive response to COVID-19, including measures to enhance social distancing, screening and testing. Financial supports are helping Alberta families and businesses.

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Returning travellers self-isolate By Lori Larsen

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Some fellow Camrosians, who have recently returned from outside of Canada, are extremely grateful to be back in a community where they feel at home and so supported during their self-isolation period. Regina and husband Leo Fayant shared their story via telephone and email interview, of their return from a holiday in Mexico and, despite a few anxious moments on the return trip, are feeling much more relaxed as they hunker down for their period of self-isolation. While on holidays, they had been hearing of the coronavirus and were somewhat amused by the stories of hoarding of toilet paper goods, but it wasn’t until they began the process of packing up for home that the seriousness of the situation started to come to light. “As the days passed, the news seemed to be serious, flights were being cancelled,” said Regina. On March 23, Regina and Leo received notification from the airline they were flying with that their flight had also been cancelled. However, they were able to fly out of a different airport the next day, rerouted to Vancouver, only causing an 11-hour delay. “We were already in panic mode because Vancouver was one of the first places in Canada where the virus was brought in,” said Regina. But news from the week before, indicating approximately 4,000 people were waiting to get on flights, made the decision easy to take the flight and get home. Regina said that before they could even board the plane out of Mexico, they had to answer several questions about their health and fill out a form regarding the status of their health. After arriving in Vancouver the next morning, they boarded a flight to Edmonton, which she said had only about 10 passengers. Upon arrival at the Edmonton airport, they found it deserted. Having been re-routed, the Fayant’s plans to

get home to Camrose were altered, but thanks to the goodwill of some friends, their vehicle was parked in a park and fly service, had been cleaned, was warm and filled with gas so they didn’t have to make a stop on the way home. “How thankful we were for our good friends who brought it the day before to that place. What a beautiful surprise.” They arrived home by noon to a refrigerator filled with groceries, arranged by the person who had been keeping an eye on their home in their absence. “All we had to do was call our pharmacist to get our prescriptions ready, which were then delivered.” With the help of friends and family, it was easy for Regina and Leo to instantly self-isolate upon their arrival home, and at no point did they have to compromise their health or the health of others as returning residents from out of country. “We would like to thank all who helped us in any way, namely John and Wilf with groceries, friends who brought our car to Leduc, neighbours and friends who called to ask if we needed anything while being isolated, and to Sharma. Thank you all for your prayers.” The 14-day isolation will be filled with unpacking, doing laundry, making soup, catching up with friends via telephone and watching some movies. Grateful for everything everyone has done, Regina and Leo are happy to be home safe, feeling healthy and thankful they live in Canada. James and Valerie Mayer, who also returned home recently from a stay in Arizona were, at the time of the telephone interview, rounding the corner of mandatory self-isolation. On March 7, James flew down to Arizona to join Valerie. “There was certainly an awareness of the coronavirus situation at the Edmonton International Airport. But the full gravity of it had not quite hit,” said James. Continued on page 12

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Reeve’s Message On behalf of Camrose County, we would like to thank all of you who are self-isolating and doing your part to combat COVID-19. We applaud and are grateful to all the front-line workers who are part of essential services. The sacrifices you and your families are making will not be forgotten. This front-line team deserve to be recognized and we also want to commend the many people who are working behind the scenes in all important support services. Reeve Cindy Trautman Many things may not be in our control and this going to take more time, so let us all remain diligent in our efforts, that is something we can control. 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. We have provided the resources for staff to be able to work from home and working in the office is done on a rotational basis to support physical distancing. Agriculture is an essential service that is the backbone of our local economy, therefore Camrose County is continuing to ensure that the services producers need are available. For information please contact our Agriculture Service Board at 780-672-4765. We are continually working on plans for the recovery stages of this pandemic. On April 14, 2020 we will be holding our first electronic Municipal Planning Commission Meeting at 8:30 am followed at 9:30 am by the Regular Council Meeting. We will be posting information on our website www.county. camrose.ab.ca and social media, with instructions as to how the public will be able to access these meetings live. Please keep communicating with us and let us know how we can help. The recovery from this situation personally, financially, and as a community will need new ideas, community cooperation and patience from all of us. Camrose County is built on its strong rural families who know how to support each other through difficult times. 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.

Housing sales strong before COVID-19 By Murray Green

Housing sales in the first quarter (Q1) in Camrose were strong before the COVID-19 virus took its toll on the world markets. “As we enter another week of the pandemic, it is still too early to tell what impact the shutdown has had on the Camrose market. The numbers for the first quarter were encouraging and reflected the modest recovery we were all hoping for,” said Jacobus Slabbert, senior appraiser at HarrisonBowker Valuation Group in Camrose. It is unlikely that the data will be as positive next quarter, but it is simply too early to tell at this time. In 2020 Q1, the average sale price was up 5.57 per cent compared to 2019 quarter four, while the rolling 12-month average increased by only 0.50 per cent. The median sale price early this year is up 4.09 per cent compared to 2019 quarter four, while the

rolling 12-month median increased by 1.27 per cent. There were 55 sales in 2020 Q1, which is 15 more sales than what was recorded in 2019 Q1, and one more sale than what was recorded in 2018 Q1. There were only three sales of over $400,000 in 2020 Q1, which is two less than last quarter, but two more than 2019 Q1. The average days on market was 86 days, which is 10 days down from last quarter, and 29 days down from 2019 Q1. In Camrose County, there were only three reported sales in 2020 Q1, which is down five sales compared to 2019 Q1. The average marketing time in 2020 Q1 was 144 days, which is an increase of four days compared to last quarter, but down 29 days compared to 2019 Q1. As of April 1, there are currently 50 active listings for acreage properties in Camrose County. In Flagstaff County, there were only three

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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 reported which is 2019 Q4 2019 Q1.

sales in 2020 Q1, up one sale from and the same as The average mar-

keting time in 2020 Q1 was 225 days, which is a decrease of 11 days compared to last quarter. As of

April 1, there are currently 14 active listings for acreage properties in Flagstaff County.

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Notice of Application Confined Feeding Operation

Rosalind Hutterite Colony has filed application for amendment RA19049A with the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) regarding a confined feeding operation (CFO) on the SE 23-44-19 W4M in the Camrose County of Alberta. The application is to amend the type of reinforcement to be used on the concrete liner of the layer barn #2 and manure collection shed #2. They are proposing to change the rebar from steel to glass fiber reinforced polymer. The permitted number of chicken will not change with this application.

Filing a Statement

Any person who is directly affected by the application may submit a statement of concern to the NRCB. The statement of concern must be received by the NRCB on or before May 7, 2020. Submissions must be made to the NRCB email address provided below. A copy of the statement of concern will be sent to the applicant for review and comment. Statements submitted regarding the application are public records and are non-confidential. Your statement of concern should include your name, the legal land description of your residence or landholdings, mailing address, phone number, email address, and a detailed summary that describes how you would be directly affected by this application. For further information please refer to the fact sheet “The Permitting Process for Confined Feeding Operations in Alberta” at www.nrcb.ca. You may also file an application for directly affected party status at this time. Failure to submit a statement of concern may affect your rights to apply for an NRCB review.

Viewing the Application

A complete copy of the application and supporting documents submitted by the applicant under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act may be viewed only on the NRCB website at www.nrcb.ca (under Confined Feeding Operations / Applications & Decisions / Notice of Applications) until May 7, 2020. Until further notice, the application will not be available for in-person viewing as the Red Deer office of the NRCB is closed to the public due to COVID-19. If you require further information, please contact the approval officer listed below. Francisco Echegaray, Approval Officer Francisco.Echegaray@nrcb.ca T 403-340-5027

The closing date for submissions: May 7, 2020 Dated at Red Deer AB, on April 7, 2020 www.nrcb.ca

is the CAMROSE COMMUNITY WIDE WEEKEND

still happening? (this year featuring toilet paper and items nearing their best before date.)

UPDATE Our office continues to get calls from people wondering if the community-wide garage sale is still going to happen

Camrose travellers self-isolate Continued from page 10

While in Arizona, Valerie and James Mayer stayed informed about the situation back in the homeland by watching Canadian news and speaking with family and friends in Camrose. “We decided to head home, so left by vehicle on March 15, arriving home on March 16.” The reality of the situation, as it progressed for all Canadians, began setting in on the “race”, as James described it, north to the border. “There was a solid stream of Alberta and Saskatchewan vehicles. The traffic flow certainly met or exceeded the posted speed limits. “Before we crossed the border, we knew and were prepared to self isolate for 14 days, so from the border north, we only stopped for takeout food.” On their return to their home in Camrose, James and Valerie found the refrigerator stocked. Once again, considerate family members ensured the requirement for James and Valerie to selfisolate was met. During the next 14 days of mandated self-isolation, James and Valerie received daily contact from family and friends to see if they needed anything. “It was very humbling.” Fully aware of how important it is for anyone returning from out of country to self-isolate, James said he is disappointed to see the news reports of those returning home who are not abiding by the rules of self-isolation. “This virus is bigger than any one person and their perception of invincibility. Family and friends are willing to help. You just have to let them.” In conclusion, James said he is more than impressed with the response from Camrose to this very serious pandemic and the recommendations supplied to everyone from government officials. “A community can always be judged by how the most vulnerable are treated. I applaud Camrose and community for their willingness to assist those in need.” Lori and Dean Huolt

also recently returned from their vacation home in Phoenix, where they sensed, through conversations with their neighbours there, that the local Phoenix government was reacting somewhat slower than the Alberta government. On the couple’s journey back to Canada (Camrose), they first experienced the severity of Alberta’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic after they crossed the US/Canadian border at Coutts. “We knew we had to self-isolate, but we had to make one stop for fuel in Taber at the local Co-op store,” said Dean. “The store had posted signs asking the public that if they had just arrived from out of the country to please not enter ‘our’ stores and go straight home. Obviously, they had been experiencing some people who were not self-isolating.” The couple arrived home in Camrose and did what every Canadian returning from out of country is now mandated to do, self-isolate for 14 days. For Dean and Lori, who had been away for a while and were in much need of a visit from grandchildren, it was a hard pill to swallow, but one they knew was absolutely necessary to protect the health of themselves, their family and all others in the community. “Our granddaughter, Blake, whom we had not seen for some time, lives only one block away,” said Dean, during a telephone interview. “She (Blake) has been with her mom and dad walking around the pond in Valleyview, where we live, and we arranged by telephone to have them stop behind our home.” It was at this point that the reality of what returning Canadians are facing hit home. “Blake waves and blows kisses, we can hardly wait to give her a hug.” If Lori and Dean can forgo hugs from their beloved granddaughter, then we can all appreciate the need for social distancing in an effort to flatten the curve and start healing our country, our world.

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There will be a community-wide garage sale this spring or summer, but it will not be held on the originally scheduled date . A revised date will be offered in The Camrose Booster and on CamroseNow! when the current COVID-19 situation is resolved. DEDICATED SERVICE

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Elks Lodge exalted ruler Gerry Czapp, left, presented local member Robin Webster with a 45-year pin for his dedicated years of service, while Alberta Elks Association president Darren Scott assists.

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SOS doors closed, still providing services By Lori Larsen

The Service Options for Seniors (SOS) office is currently closed to walkins, but the staff are still manning telephones and providing information and referrals. “While volunteer tax returns are the foundation of our program since the federal government has pushed the deadline to June 1, we are able to redirect our attention to outreach,” said SOS program director Christina Rehmann. SOS is also currently providing free delivery of groceries and prescriptions (including Camrose Neighbor Aid Center’s Food Bank) to seniors in the City and County in order to assist those in need during these unprecedented times. “Our senior clientele tends to be quite vulnerable, so the fact that we have Criminal Record Checks already in place, we thought it made sense to offer a delivery service.” Recognizing that “stay home” and self-isolating orders are magnifying a sense of loneliness already experienced by seniors, SOS is working with Camrose and District Support Services Rural Community Program director Clarence Hastings, who is working with Telus to get tablets and telephones with data plans to isolated seniors. “This not only mitigates loneliness, but will also enable folks to order groceries online, which frees up the frontline staff at retail grocers who are already struggling with the volume of telephone orders.” Rehmann said that SOS will also be leveraging the Telus tablet and data plans to assist folks in the online submission of receipts and applications to Alberta Seniors benefit since they are unable to get into the office to fax them away. The good folks at SOS are doing everything they are capable of, under the given circumstances, to ensure seniors in our communities are being looked after. For more information or to contact SOS, visit the website at http://sos camrose.com/ or telephone 780-672-4131.

CAMROSE UNITED CHURCH

Messiah Lutheran Church 4810-50 Street, Camrose | Phone 780.672.3444 www.messiahcamrose.ca | office@messiahcamrose.ca

Sharing Jesus Christ with All People

Affirming Ministry

4829-50 Street, Camrose 780-672-2176 www.camroseunited.ca • camroseunited@yahoo.ca “Together, we celebrate and share God’s love.”

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ONLINE WORSHIP While in-person worship services are suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you are invited to share in short daily meditations throughout Holy Week posted to the Camrose United Church website and Facebook page.

EASTER SERVICE

On Easter Sunday, you are invited to worship in your home with Moderator Rev. Richard Bott, who will be sharing an Easter message via YouTube. The link will be available through the Camrose United Church website and Facebook page.

HOLY WEEK 2020

Maundy Thursday, April 9, 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 10, 7 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 12, 10:30 a.m. Join us for all broadcasted services live on Eastlink TV Channels 10, 310, 610 and live-streamed on YouTube (search for MessiahCamrose) or you can find a link on the home page of our website messiahcamrose.ca to watch anytime.

Good Friday and Easter Sunday Services online at

www.rezchurch.ca May God’s blessings of peace and health rest on your household.

5601 Enevold Drive, Camrose Phone 780.672.0909 info@rezchurch.ca

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Premier salutes truckers for hard work By Murray Green

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney took a moment to honour the transportation workers in this province for working hard during the COVID-19 crisis, April 1. Truckers have been bringing more supplies and test kits for the health care response. “I must acknowledge the outstanding effort to those leading the fight for public health and

safety. Alberta is rising to the challenge of this pandemic. Today I drove the QE2 from Calgary back to Edmonton. The car traffic was light, but I saw dozens of trucks going both north and south on the key artery of Alberta’s economy. Every one of those semi trailers was carrying the essentials we need–food, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, fuel, agricultural products

and inputs for the upcoming seeding season on our farms. They were carrying essentials to keep us alive and society functioning,” said Kenney. “On behalf of the government and the people of Alberta, I want to salute and thank those truckers for all they are doing in trying circumstances of the pandemic. I call on all Albertans to find some way

to acknowledge and thank the truck drivers whom we could not continue to function without to keep our supply lines. Without them, we would be compromised. So when you go to the grocery store and see that almost everything is in stock, it’s thanks to those truck drivers who continue to work around the clock.” Many of the truck stops along the way have closed

or only offer drive-thru services. It is impossible for truck drivers to go in drivethrus, so Premier Kenney wrote several letters to major food franchises asking them to allow walk-ups keeping social distancing in mind. “These drivers are working long hours away from home. We need to keep them fueled, fed and rested,” added Kenney.

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St. Mary’s Hospital Inpatient Care Team receives Sisters of Providence award

By Murray Green

The Inpatient Care Team at Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose was honoured with the Sisters of Providence award at the Milestones Long Service Celebrations banquet at the Camrose Resort Casino on March 5. The group, represent-

ed by Dr. Larry Chapman, Dr. Louis Minders and nurse Julie Rondeau, accepted the award for the entire Inpatient Care Team. “You’re the team that advocates for programs and services that are new and innovative at St. Mary’s. Your respectful approach to collaboration

Emergency room manager Torrie Doll, left, at St. Mary’s Hospital, presented nurse Donna Pozerniuk with a rose and gift to honour her 35 years at the hospital.

Registered nurse Shelly Dalueg, right, received a gift and rose from Unit 1 and 3 manager Jamie Luckwell for reaching 35 years of service at the Covenant Health St. Mary's Hospital Camrose Milestones Awards.

among the interdisciplinary care team is outstanding and exemplified in the growth of your team over the last year. You give each patient and staff member a voice and your ability to work with each department seamlessly throughout the patient’s stay. Your ability to collaborate with service providers within the community with best practice care allows our patients to feel supported, even after they have left your direct care,” said Judith O’Shaughnessy, foundation board chair. “It is exciting to see all of the accomplishments and, in our eyes, you are all winners,” said site administrator Cherylyn Antymniuk, about all of the nominations. “We hear about the patient commitment and how the patient comes first. You live by the mission of service. You are focused on safe, compassionate care. We hear how staff go above and beyond. What really shines through is this focus on teamwork, day in and day out,” said Gordon Self, chief mission and ethics officer. “We are celebrating milestones and we have people who have been through trying cycles before. It is good to draw on experience in our teamwork. It holds us together and we have confidence that we can draw on as we face each challenge,” he added. “Next year at the same time, we will still be talking about our great teamwork.” Karen Burton, Dana Norton, Krista Culham, Christine Gregoire Gau, Sharon Dawson and the Medical Device Reprocessing Team were also nominated for the Sisters of Providence award. The Unit 1 and 3 nurses Shelly Dalueg, Karen Jans and Sheila Worton; HIM supervisor Marlene Dmytriw; and emergency room nurse Donna Pozerniuk were

From left to right, board chair Kirstyn Rau and site administrator Cherylyn Antymniuk of St. Mary’s Hospital presented the Sisters of Providence Award to nurse Julie Rondeau and Dr. Larry Chapman on behalf of the Inpatient Care Team.

honoured for reaching the milestone of 35 years of dedication to the hospital. Heart and stroke clerk Tammy Meyer, pharmacy technician Cathy Storey, emergency nurse Michelle Solverson and emergency nurse Patricia Mah were celebrated for 30 years. Nurse Debora Schultz

and biomedical technician Jose Preza reached 25 years of service. St. Mary’s Hospital has about 390 staff members, around 80 volunteers and 76 beds, and was founded by the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul in 1924.

HIM supervisor Marlene Dmytriw, right, was congratulated for her 35 years by St. Mary’s Hospital site administrator Cherylyn Antymniuk this March.

Registered nurse Karen Jans, right, received a gift and rose from Unit 1 and 3 manager Jamie Luckwell for reaching 35 years of service at the Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose Milestones Awards.

Registered nurse Sheila Worton, right, received a gift and rose from Unit 1 and 3 manager Jamie Luckwell for reaching 35 years of service at the Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Milestones banquet at the Camrose Resort Casino.

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Day 20 of no sports. Today, I watched birds in my backyard fight over worms. Cardinals were beating the Blue Jays 4 to 2. Home schooling question: Does having your children mix you cocktails count as chemistry? (Sorry, I’m new at this.)

I need to practice social distancing from the refrigerator. To all those grandparents who are missing their grandkids right now – once this is over, you can have them for a month to make up for lost time. Sincerely, a tired mom. After years of wanting to thoroughly clean my house but lacking the time, this week I discovered that wasn’t the reason. Next week’s headline: See Duff Layton’s if the buttons on your shirt have started social distancing from each other. We haven’t left the house in three weeks, and we still managed to lose most of our phone chargers. “Dad, the lunch lady said some really bad words today.” “Son, your mom is under a lot of stress these days…” I have the most loving wife. Last night, I woke up while she was holding a pillow tightly over my head to protect me from COVID-19. Everything is cancelled, but do you want to know what’s not cancelled? Laundry. Laundry is NEVER cancelled. Not to brag, but we haven’t been late for anything in over two weeks! I call first dibs when the salons are back up and running again!

So I was sitting on the couch and my husband whispered sweetly, “The best part about all of this is that I get to spend more time with you.” As I looked over at him lovingly, I realized he was talking to the dog. Home schooling update: My child just said, “I hope I don’t have the same teacher next year.” Can anyone recommend a good breakfast wine that pairs well with eggs and pancakes? Today’s forecast: Room temperature. Remember when we were little and had underwear with the days of the week on them? Those would be helpful right now. My two goals for today were to get out of bed and drink coffee. So far, I am a success. If you see my kids locked outside today, mind your own business. We are having a fire drill. If you see me coughing and out of breath, I’m fat. Mind your own business. Guess who got a lot done today while they’re quarantined? Not me! But congratulations to someone out there! I started a new exercise routine while self-isolating. Every day I do diddly-squats. If you see my kids crying outside and shoveling snow, keep on driving. They’re on a field trip. Matthew Mayer of Central Agencies’ Line of Today: “Can you see yourself being quarantined in this home?” Our cleaning lady just called and told us she will be working from home and will send us instructions on what to do.

From The Booster classifieds: Single man with TP seeks single woman with hand sanitizer for good clean fun. Pretty excited about the low price of gas. Just got 22 days to the gallon.

The longer even a few people choose not to comply with social distancing, the longer we’re going to have to do it.

Just for fun, in a month’s time, The Booster will be having a contest for Best Mustache. All men and women are welcome to enter. We are an equal opportunity contest host.

For all of those who wanted a world without vaccines, take notice of what’s happening in the same world right now.

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Baseball postponed until May By Murray Green

Camrose Minor Ball Association has postponed the start of the upcoming season until at least May 1. “These are definitely uncertain times for us all and we are continuing to work closely with Baseball Alberta through this crisis. We will also follow all the recommendations set out by the Chief Medical Officer and Alberta Health Services as things progress and we receive more information,” said president Ryan Foss, on the CMBA website. All sanctioned baseball activities and events until April 30 are postponed. “CMBA’s priorities will always be the safety of our athletes and their families,” said Foss.

On March 25, 2020, at the age of 78, we lost our beloved husband, father and grandfather. Jack was born on April 5, 1941 in Daysland, Alberta, into the caring hands of his parents George and Theresa (nee Wolbeck) Zimmer. He would always chuckle when he would recall a memory of all the shenanigans he shared with his nine siblings as a youngster growing up on the family farm. Jack and Carol Bendfeld were married on February 9, 1963, and began their married life in Camrose where they were blessed with the arrival of their three children. He was a loving father, coaching minor ball and hockey, and making many early morning trips for figure skating lessons. He made the best stew ever and was more interested in his children enjoying life than doing their homework. He began a career as a power lineman in 1961 with Farm Electric and retired in 1998 from TransAlta Utilities. Jack was a dedicated and hardworking employee. He often spoke of the comradeship of fellow employees and restoring power in May of 1965 and spring of 1974 and, most memorably, in 1987 after the tornado in Edmonton. Jack treasured so many things, especially time shared with family and friends. He was a loyal Oiler and Blue Jay fan, enjoyed the daily paper, gardening and making birdhouses and other crafts. Relaxing at the end of the day with a cold beer and a good meal always gave him pleasure. There was absolutely nothing that brought a smile to his face or a twinkle to his eye as much as the arrival of his grandchildren and sharing in their lives as they grew up. Jack valued the gift of a family that came together through all of life’s experiences. He fought a good fight and we all truly miss him. He is mourned by his caring wife of 57 years, Carol; two sons Brent and Dale (Dawn); daughter Lori Hilgartner (D’Arcy); and three grandchildren Emily Zimmer (Mike), and Brenden and Dylan Hilgartner. He is also survived by siblings Don (Nellie), Ken (Betty), Gordon, Garry (Marvis), Robert (Patricia), Sharon Adams (Terry) and Theresa McTavish (Allan); 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 Zimmer; sister Eileen Heck; brother Lorne; sister-in-law Donna Zimmer; and Carol’s parents Otto and Olga Bendfeld. He also mourned the loss of many others. Flowers are gratefully declined, but charitable donations to the Food Bank (Neighbor Aid – Camrose), KidSport Camrose or to a historical church of your choice would be appreciated. A private family service will be held. A Note of Thanks Our family is so appreciative of everyone who participated in Jack’s health care, brightened his day through a visit or phone call, or gave him a friendly wave or smile as they passed by. To all of you who have supported our family in any manner since our loss, we are most grateful. – Carol, Brent, Dale, Dawn and Emily Zimmer (Mike), Lori, D’Arcy, Brenden and Dylan Hilgartner

A. Marie Tveit June 7, 1930 ~ March 28, 2020 Marie Tveit was born in Camrose on June 7, 1930 and was baptized on July 27, 1930 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Donalda. After living in many parts of rural Alberta and Saskatchewan, Japan and California, she returned to Camrose in 1993. She died peacefully in Bethany Meadows, Camrose on March 28, 2020. Marie was predeceased by her parents Rev. Amund and Hannah (Stolee) Tveit; her sister Elizabeth Cowan; infant brother Albert; and her brother-in-law David Cowan. She is survived by many cousins and friends around the world. Marie’s gentle spirit and deep faith were nurtured in her parents’ home and, from a young age, she was active in church activities, honing the leadership skills and caring she would later use in her work as a teacher and missionary. She taught in Hay Lakes, Northfield and Claresholm while working on the Education degree which she received from the U of A in 1958. She also studied at CLBI and at Fuller Seminary. She was commissioned as a missionary to Japan in 1958, where she worked with local churches for over 11 years. She interrupted her time there to move to California in order to provide care for her sister Beth. While there, she taught at Prince of Peace School in Costa Mesa. In 1993, she and Beth returned to Camrose to be closer to family. Here, she was active in church work. Marie always had a smile and a gracious word for others. It remained her goal always to model a Christlike life. Marie’s extended family expresses thanks to the staff of The Bethany Group who provided loving care to her in her later years at Hillside Village, Deer Meadows, Rosehaven and Bethany Meadows. There will be a private graveside service, with a memorial event to be held at a later date. If family and friends so desire, memorial donations in Marie’s memory may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, World Mission Prayer League, CLBI, or your charity of choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Serving your community for over 110 years Eunice Bernice Ford May 22, 1940 ~ March 25, 2020 Eunice was born to Arthur and Clara Ertman on May 22, 1940, in New Sarepta. Eunice was the first of four children, followed by Lorna, Ray and Lil. Eunice married (Larfie) Sonny Ford in 1968. Together, they had five children: Shannon (Leon) Perry, granddaughter Lexie; Gerald (Rhonda) Ford, grandson Luke Johnson; Leslie (Lisa) Ford, grandchildren Grace, Sophia, Sunni and Lyla; Jeffery (Tiffany) Ford, grandchildren Haley, Rihanna and Jade; and Janice Ford, grandchildren Deon, Mya and RJ. She was predeceased by her husband Sonny Ford; and parents Arthur and Clara Ertman. Eunice studied two years at Bible College in Medicine Hat, Alberta. She then worked as a candy striper at the U of A Hospital, Edmonton. Eunice raised her children in Camrose, Alberta, where she spent the remainder of her years as an active member in the church pursuing her faith. Eunice loved to spend time with her family and many loved ones, cooking up feasts enough to feed armies, and, of course, bargain shopping and collecting for herself and loved ones. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Eunice’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com.

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November 27, 1929 ~ April 2, 2020 Lois was born in Heisler, Alberta on November 27, 1929 to Frank and Mary Kuntz. She passed away in Camrose with family at her side on April 2, 2020 at the age of 90. She married Ralph Brausen on November 27, 1948, and, to this union, six children were born. Left to mourn her passing are her children Darryl (Freda), Reg (Marcelle), Donna and Rob (Irene); her grandchildren Shanon, Natalie (Sheldon), Nicole, Leslie (Chad), Curtis (Carley) and Jennifer (Darren); her great-grandchildren Morgan, Carter, Madison, Harley, Lucas, Blake, Ty, Derian, Marie, Skylar, Daxan, Madyson, Mitchell and Lukas; her stepbrother Philip (Marlene); sisters-in-law Laurane and Johanna; brother-in-law George; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Waiting for her on the other side are her husband Ralph; daughters Patricia and Karen; parents Frank and Mary Kuntz, Jim Dietrich; parents-in-law Hank and Lizzie, Annie Brausen; brothers Sylvester (Agnes) Marvin and Alan (Bert); sisters Berneice and Iris (Bill); stepbrothers and sisters Edward, Cecil (Laverne), Alfred (Doris) and Germaine (Glen); brother-in-law Bill (Rena) Lawrence; and sister-in-law Marlene. If one so desires, donations can be made to Spring Lake Cemetery Fund or a charity of your choice. Cremation has taken place and, due to the Chief Medical Officer of Health restrictions, a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

1945 ~ 2020 The family of Maxine Cole would like to express our sincere appreciation to all of our family and friends for their kindness, food, flowers, messages of sympathy, and memorial donations made in Maxine’s memory. The many ways that you reached out to us during this time of social distancing will always be remembered. Thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for your care and compassion. Thank you to the Louise Jensen Care Centre for the kindness and care that you gave to Mom during her time with you. We would also like to thank Rev. Mary Ann Pastuck. Your genuine words both honoured Mom and comforted us during a difficult time. Thank you to David Samm for playing the bagpipes. Mom would have loved it! Thank you to Bart Orr, Colin Yuha and the staff at Burgar Funeral Home for the care they gave to our family, providing a meaningful service in unusual circumstances.

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Emergency services honour all heroes By Lori Larsen

In a drive-by salute at Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital on March 30 at 3 p.m., members of Camrose Police Service, Camrose RCMP and Camrose Fire Department paid homage to the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for their continual dedication and hard work through these trying times of COVID-19 pandemic. Spectators stood around in cold temperatures, cheering and applauding as the parade of emergency vehicles, lights and sirens activated, drove by the front entrance around the parking lot and back out down 53 Street.

CPS offers online services By Lori Larsen

Camrose Police Service (CPS) has implemented a new way to offer residents access to non-emergency police services that include online reporting and online Police Information Checks. “These are new services that are now available on Camrose Police Service’s website,” explained CPS crime prevention and community relations officer, Constable Kelly Bauer. “We wanted to make these processes more convenient for people and to reduce the volume of people attending our front counter.” Something that is especially vital in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In explaining how the online police information system works, Const. Bauer said, “Citizens of Camrose who require a Police Information Check (perhaps more commonly know as criminal record check) can simply go onto our Camrose Police Service website to find the application. “From there, they can fill in the online form which will require them to scan and submit two pieces of identification, one of which has to be photo ID such as a driver’s license. The address on both pieces

of ID must match their current residence. Once they submit the form, it will be received by our office and processed.” Once completed, the applicant will receive an email advising that the application is ready to be picked up, at which point the applicant can attend CPS office to pick up their documents, once counter service is open again. Bauer indicated that applicants must ensure they are on the Camrose Police Service webpage and that CPS can only process applications from citizens who reside in Camrose. “We have received several positive comments about how the online Police Information Checks have been working.” The Online Crime Reporting system was developed a few months ago and recently launched. “Having to close down our front counter due to the COVID_19 pandemic gave us an opportunity to introduce the online crime reporting,” said Bauer. “The online reporting can be used for non-emergency type occurrences where someone would like to report a crime, such as an attempted theft of a

vehicle, a mischief causing damage to property, lost or stolen property or simply to report information to police. At this point, documents, such as photos, cannot be uploaded to the report, but it is something that may be implemented in the future.” Bauer said that online reporting is a convenient reporting option for people who prefer not to attend the police station to report those type of occurrences. “Once processed, the person making the report will receive an email updating them with the status along with a police occurrence number. “Both services are more convenient and have greatly reduced the requirement for people to attend our front counter. From a policing perspective, it allows us to better allocate our policing resources, so it’s really a win-win for everyone.” Camrose Police Service continues to find innovative ways to offer services to residents that not only expedites processes, but saves on resources that can be redirected to urgent police matters. For more information on either service, visit CPS webpage at www.camrose policeservice.ca.

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The automotive section of

Don’t take Gust’s Thunderbird away By Murray Green

Although Bryan Gust has had several vehicles in his collection over the years, he is certainly proud of his 1955 Ford Thunderbird. Ford Thunderbird (called the T-Bird) is a nameplate that was used by Ford from model years 1955 to 1997 and 2002 to 2005 for a personal luxury car, during which there were 11 distinct generations. Teresa Brown-Gust and Bryan, from Bashaw, enjoy taking their 1955 Thunderbird to car shows and cruising on Sunday afternoons. “My dad was an apprenticing mechanic in the 1950s with the local Ford dealership, and part of his job was to predeliver Thunderbirds. He knew that one day, he was going to own a ’55 Thunderbird. In the mid-’80s, he bought this Thunderbird from a guy in Saskatchewan. He saw an ad in the newspaper, went to Saskatchewan and bought it,” explained Bryan. “As he drove it away, he looked back and the fellow was crying.” Teresa added, “His marriage had gone sideways and he had to sell it.” The vehicle has had a few changes to it. “It doesn’t have the correct engine or transmission in it. The car has a 390 with

THUNDER CAR

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Teresa and Bryan Gust enjoy collecting Ford Thunderbirds. They own a classic in the 1955 model, the first year for the car that was released to challenge the Chevrolet Corvette in sales in North America.

a four-speed transmission. It should have had a 312 engine with a three-speed transmission. My dad was interested in having a 1955, so it really didn’t matter to him what was in it,” shared Bryan. “As a result, it is a fun

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Ford targeted the two-seat Thunderbird as an upscale model. An American interpretation of personal luxury cars were built with a higher emphasis on driving comfort and convenience features over handling and high-speed performance. The Thunderbird entered production for the 1955 model year as a sporty two-seat convertible. Unlike the Chevrolet Corvette, it was not marketed as a sports car. It was a two-seat design available with a detachable glass-fibre hard top and a folding fabric top. Though sharing some design characteristics with other Fords of the time, such as single, circular headlamps and tail lamps and modest tail fins, the Thunderbird was sleeker in shape and featured a hood scoop and a 150 mph (240 km/h) speedometer not available on other Fords. Though inspired to compete against the Corvette, Ford billed the Thunderbird as a personal car, putting a greater emphasis on the car’s comfort and convenience features rather than its inherent sportiness. The Thunderbird outsold the Corvette by more than 23 to one for 1955 with 16,155 Thunderbirds sold against 700 Corvettes. With the Thunderbird considered a success, few changes were made to the car for the 1956 model year.

car to drive. You can take the top off. I just bought a convertible top for it. The car looks good, but when you hit 60 mph, it feels like you are going 100. The brakes and steering are poor,” he added. “We took it to Ponoka to have some work done on it, and it was raining a little bit,” shared Teresa. “He was going up a hill, the wipers are going and a semi truck passed us going the other way, and that was it (the car was shaking). He had to pull over and get the windshield wipers back in place. They could have ripped right off.” “People who dream of having an old car, and want to drive it, need to drive one before they buy it. You have to understand that not all vehicles have disk brakes and power steering,” suggested Bryan. “This car is a classic and it draws attention. It isn’t that important to me if the wheels have been changed, or the motor isn’t right. It looks good and people talk about it and

that is what is important. It brings back memories,” he added. “I want to keep driving it and enjoying it. If you want to buy an old car, you need to have an understanding wife.” One car show participant said that for every

hour you drive it, you need a day for fixing or adjusting it. “You tend to take pride in it. You repair every little scratch and dent in it and it becomes a hobby in a hurry,” said Teresa.

Great Auto Memories? Show us your photos, or share your stories which have an auto flavour. Our readers are interested. Contact Murray Green, News Reporter Phone 780.672.3142 Email murrayg@camrosebooster.com

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Keeping our seniors safe, active and happy By Lori Larsen

In an effort to keep both mind and body busy while adhering to the government recommendation of social distancing, Rosealta Lodge in Camrose has come up with some wonderful and innovative ways to promote both physical and mental health and keep the residents involved. A recent letter from a very grateful Rosealta Lodge resident Lynda Broz speaks volumes of the wonderful work they are doing to maintain the good physical and mental health of the residents. “Being a resident at Rosealta Lodge during this pandemic has changed our lives. The six-foot rule, washing your hands and staying inside are the three new commandments. Are the staff enforcing them? Yes indeed! Know-

ing that these three rules can save my life, I for one am grateful for their interaction. Besides, it doesn’t take much to follow these guidelines. It is merely a conscious effort. “Doors are locked prohibiting people from entering. Only essential people are allowed and they are screened. The other day when staff were practicing how to use the new thermometer. I watched while they stood six feet apart, forming a circle around the demonstrator. Even they follow the three golden rules. “Having a chef prepare our meals is a plus and our culinarians are among the best. Not congregating in the dining room is no problem. Meals are delivered on wheels three times a day. Staff bring them to each resident’s quarters.

This takes 45 minutes to an hour. The dishes are collected, sanitized and ready for the next round. Meals are still delicious. “The lingering smell of cleaning products confirms the sanitization of everything. Staff work around the clock keeping the lodge safe. I feel like a gold brick living at Fort Knox–protected and safe. “There are activities one can do in their room. Tablets can be signed out. An assortment of projects is carted from room to room. There is colouring, connect the dots, Scrabble, crafts and more. We have Prayer on the Wing–designated times, on each wing, a pastor leads us in song and prayer. We can open our doors or sit in the doorway and join in. There are different activities ‘On the

Wing’ that will be implemented. “As for me, I am spring cleaning. “Having a positive attitude really helps. Positivity makes me feel warm and tingly inside. Being negative causes doom and gloom. In a world like it is now, everyone should be positive. We have gone through tough times before and survived. We will get through this as well. “Yes, this pandemic has changed our lives. As long as we distance ourselves, socializing isn’t really a problem. Washing our hands is crucial. We can come and go as usual. But who really wants to go out into an infectious world? Here at Rosealta Lodge, I feel safe, thanks to the incredible staff we have. I’ve always maintained ‘Rosealta has heart

and the staff is the heart beat.” Kudos to Rosealta Lodge staff for taking a difficult situation and finding a way to ensure the continued quality of life of the residents.

Wise Owl Lookout Medical Frauds – “Miracle” cures are useless mail-order devices and ‘medicines’

– the Camrose Wise Owl Program

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Relief in sight for those isolated

By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency

COVID-19 has begun to show itself even in our constituency of Camrose. Thank you to everyone who has isolated for 14 days to be safe for themselves and as a courtesy to others. Common symptoms include dry cough, fever or fatigue/extreme tiredness. Symptoms of serious illness include difficulty breathing or pneumonia. If you have symptoms like a dry cough, fever, fatigue or difficulty breathing, stay home. Do not go to an ER or clinic. Take the COVID-19 self-assessment test. Call Health Link 811 for instructions and testing. The Alberta Government will provide immediate funding and supportive measures to support local businesses, employers and employees. Corporate income tax changes, balances and installment payments will be deferred from March 19 until Aug. 31 to increase employers’ access to cash so they can pay employees, address debts and continue operations. Utility payment deferral for residential, farm and small commercial customers can defer electricity and natural gas bill payments for the next 90 days to ensure no one will be cut off, regardless of the service provider. Call your utility provider directly to arrange for a 90-day deferral on all payments. Credit union business members should contact their credit union directly to work out a plan for their personal situation. ATB Financial small business customers can apply for a payment deferral on loans and lines of credit for up to six months to access additional working capital. Other businesses and agriculture customers can access support on a one-on-one basis. Further solutions are being considered at this time. Employees may consider applying for federal employment insurance benefits. Up to 15 weeks of assistance is allowed if a person cannot work due to medical reasons, such as self-isolation or self-quarantine. The one-week waiting period for employment insurance benefits has been waived by the federal government. Changes to the Employment Standards Code will allow full- and part-time employees to take 14 days of job-protected leave if they are required to self-isolate or care for a child or dependent adult who is required to self-isolate. To be eligible, employees will not be required to have a medical note and do not need to have worked for an employer for 90 days. This leave covers the 14-day self-isolation period recommended by Alberta’s chief medical officer. This leave may be extended if the advice of the chief medical officer changes. The leave does not apply to self-employed individuals or contractors. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-support-foremployers.aspx for more information. Canadians are eligible to receive up to a six-month payment deferral for mortgages. Contact your bank for more information or to apply for deferred payments. Income tax deadline has been extended. The return filing due date has been deferred until June 1. All taxpayers are permitted to defer, until after Aug. 31, the payment of any income tax amounts owing. Moratorium on student loan payments include a sixmonth interest-free period that has been placed on the repayment of Canada Student Loans for all individuals currently in the process of repaying these loans. The one-week waiting period for individuals in quarantine and the requirement to provide a medical certificate to access El sickness benefits has been waived. Emergency care benefit will provide up to $900 bi-weekly, for up to 15 weeks, to workers taking care of a family member who is sick and parents required to stay home from work to care for children. Emergency support benefit will offer support to workers, including self-employed Canadians, who are not eligible for El and who are facing unemployment. The maximum annual Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment amounts will be increased by $300 per child beginning in May. The government will double the maximum annual GST payment amounts for the 201920 benefit year. Refer to https://www.canada.ca/en/ department-finance/economic-response-plan.html for more information.

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Viking RCMP arrest three suspects By Murray Green

Viking RCMP were called to an attempted theft of a vehicle, in progress in Viking at 8:20 a.m. on April 1. Suspects were interrupted by the vehicle owner as the suspects tried to access his truck, which was outside running. The suspect truck containing two males fled the scene. Several minutes later, Viking and Killam RCMP members located the suspect truck parked at a local residence. Two males and a female were located at the property, and were subsequently arrested. Police determined that the truck in question had been recently reported stolen from Lindale. A further search of the truck revealed that the suspects had been carrying a loaded sawed off shotgun within easy reach. Three suspects, one each from Camrose, Viking and Provost were charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000, Theft of Truck,

Careless use of a Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Weapons Possession contrary to order, Possession of a Controlled Substance methamphetamine. If you have informa-

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Submitted Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely joined a conference call with the Seniors Housing Facilities in the province. From left to right are Susan Taylor, Deputy Minister, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Chief Medical Officer, MLA Lovely, Josephine Pon, Minister of Seniors and Housing. Susan grew up in Camrose and Dr. Hinshaw attended Augustana Campus. Both of the ladies shared very fond memories of the community with MLA Lovely.

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Overcoming COVID-19 By Damien C. Kurek, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused panic, stress and uncertainty amongst all Canadians. I know this because I have heard from thousands of you, many of whom expressed concern about the virus, what its impact will be on people’s health, your livelihood and the economy. While Canada faces this crisis, it would be easy to lose hope, and I am encouraging you that there is still much to hope for. As Canadians, we are resilient, from our nation’s beginning, to the bravery of our soldiers demonstrated on battlefields around the world, to the ups and downs that every western nation faces. We will get through this crisis. I want to take this opportunity to encourage everyone to follow the advice of healthcare professionals and share that there are supports available for you. Whether you have lost your job, are a business owner, or have been adversely affected in some way, people at all levels of government are fighting for you. Some of these programs are available now while others are still being worked on. I would encourage you to visit www.canada.ca/coronavirus for details. Also, the provincial government has been working hard to make supports available as well. Those details can be found at www.alberta.ca/covid19. As many of you have likely heard, Parliament resumed for an emergency sitting to pass a bill enabling the government to provide many of these supports. The Official Opposition ensured that the Bill was to support Canadians to be expedited through Parliament with unanimous consent. Unfortunately, the draft bill that the government presented included additional measures that were not previously agreed upon. This included an unprecedented power grab that would have given the government almost unlimited power with no oversight. Conservatives made it clear that this was unacceptable. We went to the negotiating table in good faith and it became obvious that the Government had not. Conservatives worked through the night to make sure the bill that was eventually introduced provides Canadians the support they need, but removed the most egregious overreaches. A crisis is not a time for partisanship; however, a crisis does not mean there should not be accountability. Lastly, although our office has been closed to in-person visits over the last couple of weeks, our staff and I have been working diligently to help constituents during these difficult times. Reach out if you need assistance with the programs being offered by the federal government, or if you need direction and do not know who to talk to. We are here to help. Even in these difficult times, it is an honour to be able to serve as your Member of Parliament. I will continue to fight for your needs and stand up for what is right. Remember, do not lose hope and know that together, we will persevere. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column, you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, text 403-575-5625, or e-mail damien.kurek@parl.gc.ca. You can also stay up to date with what Damien is up to by following him on social media @dckurek.

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Grateful communities By Lori Larsen

Submitted Kelly Wiebe stands by, both literally and figuratively, the message he chalked in front of Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose.

Submitted The smaller residents of Round Hill are spreading good cheer through a wall of children’s art displayed on the south exterior wall of the Round Hill School. The art serves as a reminder that all is still good in our world, we just need to look for the colour. Posing in front of the art are Round Hill up-and-comers Katelyn, Jonathan, Jackson and Alexis Wocknitz.

To overshadow the darkness created by the COVID-19 pandemic, some very crafty, compassionate Camrosians have been adding colour to city sidewalks and entrances to local businesses and organizations with inspirational, heartfelt messages. This is a trend being seen throughout communities, a way for people to not only show their support and gratitude for businesses and organizations deemed essential, but a way to keep their own spirits raised. One Camrosian in particular, Kelly Wiebe, chalked out an encouraging message on the sidewalk at the front entrance to Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose. The message read, “We are Canadians. Appreciate the medical health service globally because they are the light that destroys the darkness.” Kelly has written other messages of hope and inspiration throughout the community and tries every day to live the best life he can. “A few years back, I came across a quote that I use as my mantra in life. ‘We were not put on the earth to see through each other, but to see each other through.’ ” Kelly is also an advocate of staying healthy. Two years ago, he took the matter of his health into his own hands. He began by quitting smoking cigarettes, then he stopped using nicotine replacement and coffee on Dec. 31, 2019. He recently completed

his 365th day in a row of walking around Mirror Lake and manages to keep a positive outlook on life in general. He finds great joy in being part of the Hospice Society of Camrose and District Grief and Bereavement Walking Club and said the other members have become an important part of his life. Kelly permeates a sense of hope and joy and is happy to be doing what he can to share that with others. “We also have to be very sensitive to the plight of the elderly, especially during this time. My neighbours are in their 80s and they are having a bit of rough time, so I let them know that there are people out there.” Kelly also telephoned his 86-year-old aunt living in Manitoba just to let her know someone was thinking about her. “She was having a down day. When I phoned, she perked right up. I am also getting my brother and sister-in-law to give her a call, just to let her know there is someone there.” Isolation is challenging for our seniors at the best of times, but add to it “stay at home” restrictions, self-isolating of family and friends and the fear of the unknown, and the stress can be insurmountable. A voice, whether through a chalked message, text message, telephone call or a smile through a window, can be the message that makes a world of difference in that person’s life.

Essential services heroes By Lori Larsen

Through this unparalleled time in history, we have been so fortunate in our Canadian communities to have thousands upon thousands of heroes who wake up every day, get ready and leave the safety of their homes and the comfort of their loved ones to ensure our well-being. Whether that be the frontline workers who come face to face with the public, or the many who work behind the scenes to ensure they can. Local grocery store cashier Jennifer Coombs commented on how she had never thought of her job as being an essential service, until now. “This is our job, and it is comforting knowing that we work with a corporation that takes extra precautions to ensure we are safe and able to do our jobs fully.” She referred to the installation of plexi-glass shields between the customer and cashiers, PPE gloves at the checkouts, handwashing stations, stickers on the floor marking off social distancing spacing, and other precautionary measures to ensure social distancing requirements are being met. “It is also comforting to know if we show any sign of being ill, we are not going to be chastised for taking the necessary precautions to stay at home and not come into work and jeopardize other people here working or shopping. We are doing our best to stay safe and healthy.” As are many other essential businesses and organizations in the community. Knowing that most customers are also feeling the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jen-

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Safeway cashier Jennifer Coombs greets customers with a smile behind a protective shield of plexi-glass.

nifer was pleased to say that she has not really experienced negative feedback from customers. “I hear a lot of the customers saying they are here shopping for family members who should not be out in public. I have an elderly friend who

I pick up items for as well. It’s so great that even our family and community members are staying home and staying vigilant.” Grateful of the gratitude and understanding shown by customers, Jennifer remarked about the chalked messages left outside the front doors of the store from caring community members, “I love the sidewalk chalk messages. They put a smile on my face. “We all just need to work together,” concluded Jennifer, adding, “We’re staying apart while staying together as a community. I have never thought of myself as an essential worker, but I guess I am and I wear it with pride.” Maintenance personnel, cashiers, receptionists, delivery persons, cargo carriers, mail service personnel, gas station attendants, media employees, taxi drivers, teachers, health care workers, emergency response personnel, road maintenance employees, household repair and maintenance employees, garbage collectors are but a few essential workers. And hats off to all the non-essential businesses and organizations who have had to close their doors in order to keep our community safe and healthy. The next time you need to purchase necessities, are in a clinic for an emergency procedure, order a pizza because you are tired of your own cooking, listen to your favourite radio station, read the local newspaper, take your garbage to the curb or gas up your vehicle, remember to thank all those heroes and respect their right to remain safe and healthy as well.

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New book reflects on Alberta prairie life By Murray Green

Camrose author Cathie Bartlett has been writing for many years, but she recently finished her first book. Her debut novel is called Destination Prairie, which was recently released by Bayeux Arts of Calgary. “I made frequent visits to Rutherford House while I lived in Edmonton. I was writing some entertainment stories for Telus online and the staff told me all about the house. The maid’s quarters were just renovated and it piqued my interest in the role of the hired girl, a figure often overlooked in Canadian history,” said Cathie, who moved to Camrose in 2008. “They told me how good the Rutherfords were to their staff. I really liked the house and kept going back.” She even volunteered at the house to get a feeling of what it was like to live in the early years of the province. “At first, I thought about writing about the domestics who worked for the Rutherfords, but there wasn’t that much information. Then I thought if I wrote a novel, I could fill in the blanks with my thoughts. I researched a lot and went to Fort Edmonton Park because I liked it a lot. My son worked there for a few summers,” explained Cathie. “My husband and I

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Cathie Barlett shows her new novel Destination Prairie, which reflects life in Alberta a hundred years ago.

went to England and we went to Inverness on a day trip, so we visited Scotland. I used the Rutherford House as a backdrop for the story, but I fudged some things and used a different name, so it isn’t quite the same.” The talented writer had a few challenges along the way. “When you have been a news reporter for so long, it was hard

to let my mind go into creative writing. I was also a travel writer for the Edmonton Journal, so I was able to use description more, which helped for the book,” she said. “Once I got going, I was okay.” Her pitch for the book was declined twice before being accepted. “It was sent back to me, but I received lots of encourage-

ment. Then two years ago next month (April is poetry month), Battle River Writers’ Centre was having a workshop at the railway station. I was asked to bring a poem, but I hadn’t written poetry before. I wrote one and a person who was a publisher was in attendance and really liked it. I sent him a synopsis of the book and he really liked that too, so he asked for the manuscript. He wanted to publish the book.” Set in Alberta in the early 1920s, Destination Prairie depicts two years in the life of Grace Sinclair, who at age 17 is sent from her family in Scotland to a village near Medicine Hat to look after her brother’s motherless children. Barely one year later, she is pushed out of her new home and into the employ of a cheerless couple in a village near Bashaw. There follows a very dark time for Grace, but eventually she gains control of her life and lands in a much better situation in Edmonton. Happy at last, Grace fits easily into her new surroundings. Along the way, she travels to a reserve where she makes friends with a young aboriginal woman–a friendship that enriches the lives of both women. Grace also discovers a hidden family link. “Back then, girls didn’t go onto reserves, so I had to get a con-

nection through a district health nurse to give her the opportunity to visit her friend,” Cathie said. This is a story of resilience, of keeping one’s head above water when dealing with circumstances beyond one’s control. Cathie was born and raised in Ontario and graduated from Western University with an honours Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism. After several years as a news reporter (London Free Press, Regina Leader-Post, Edmonton Journal), she was a longtime freelance writer in Edmonton. She wrote for numerous publications on many topics, including environment, home building, gardening and entertainment. “I especially enjoyed writing about my travels with my husband, whether it be jaunts in our RV or trips to foreign lands.” Cathie has two children and two grandchildren, and lives with her husband in Camrose, where she is a member of the Battle River Writing Centre. She loves to read and starts and ends every day reading. For more information, visit the website https://sites.google.com/ view/cathiebartlett. Her book is available at local bookstores.

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Submitted The 3068 SALH Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps and the 644 Camrose Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron thank the Bawlf branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch for their generous donations to each program. The Bawlf Legion has dissolved and the Air and Army Cadets appreciate the impact that local Legions have had throughout history to support veterans as they return to their families and communities. Receiving from the Army Cadets is Warrant Officer Parker Booth from Legion representative Calvin Omoth.

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Submitted The 3068 SALH Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps and the 644 Camrose Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron thanked the Bawlf Legions for their support over the years. From left, Air Cadets Lieutenant Marlene Bunz, Legion representative Calvin Omoth, Micheal Omoth and Warrant Officer 2 Charles Hollmann.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 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.

THANK YOU WE WISH TO THANK – the staff of the Palliative Care unit of St. Mary’s Hospital for the wonderful care given to our husband, father, grandfather, David Taylor, during his two week stay. The nurses and hospital doctors were so caring and compassionate to David and our family as they kept him comfortable in his last days. Thank you to Dr. Otto and the Home Care team who also provided wonderful care and support. Many thanks for all of the messages of support and condolences from friends and neighbours, as well as donations, food and flowers during this difficult time. ~ Elaine Taylor and family

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. 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 RICK’S DRYWALL, BOARDING, TAPING & TEXTURING 30 Years’ Experience For all your drywall needs call 780-679-9225 or 780-679-7346

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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, 3-bedroom $1050. 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.

VALLEYVIEW TOWNHOUSE – 2 bedrooms. Newer construction. Miles of paved walking trails just footsteps away! High efficiency furnace and on-demand hot water offer wonderful savings on utilities. Private balcony. Upgraded fixtures, cabinetry and flooring. Snow removal and lawn mowing are provided. Local owner managed. Seeking long term, mature responsible adult tenants, non-smoking, no children or pets. 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!

LIVESTOCK / FEED

OFFICE SPACE – in Camrose Professional Centre. Large main office area with two attached offices. $850/mo., first and last required. Mid-City Property Management, 780226-8598. BASEMENT BEDROOM – Shared kitchen upstairs. Clean quiet person wanted. $800/mo. $400 DD, utilities included. 780237-8900. QUIET 1- AND 2-BEDROOM – Apartment suite available immediately. New flooring and paint. 780-608-3820 for viewing. ONE-BEDROOM BASEMENT SUITE – bright and spacious, shared laundry. No pets, smoke-free. $750/mo., plus DD, utilities included. Call or text 780-679-7847 to view. 3-ROOM APARTMENT – in fourplex near City Hall. Recently renovated. Heat and water included. No smokers, no pets. $600/mo., $600 DD. 780672-6924.

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

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS PIPE – Tubing from 1 1/4” to 3 1/2”. Sucker rod - 3/4”, 7/8” and 1”. Line pipe and Casing also available. Wainwright, AB. 1-800-661-7858.

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

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Ankerton Gas Co-op Ltd.

Journeyman Plumber / Gasfitter

FOR SALE BY TENDER FARM LAND ~ CAMROSE COUNTY 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.

Dennis honoured by Masons By Murray Green

Camrose Lodge honoured brother Gordon Dennis on his 97th birthday on March 12. In addition to this monumental occasion, his Masonic brothers were delighted to share in his milestone of 61 years of service to the Masonic family. Gordon is a past master of the Camrose Lodge and is still enjoying his years in the fraternity. He has been an educator for not just those of the craft, but also for the community. Initially a teacher in Edberg, he came to the Camrose Composite High School to educate local youth. Gordon and his wife Devina are enjoying their retirement, still living in their own home to this day. The Masonic brothers have been blessed to enjoy his many years of service and congratulated him on the upstanding example he has set for all. People all strive to live a long life

Submitted Gordon Dennis was proud to cut a piece of cake for all of his brothers at the Camrose Lodge. They celebrated his 97th birthday and 61st year as a Mason.

and enjoy it to the fullest, and Gordon has set the bar high. “Happy birthday and congratulations from your Masonic family,” said Adele Miller.

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 Kimberly and Aaron Oberg, of Forestburg, a daughter on March 26. To Karly and Jordan Halback, of Camrose, a daughter on March 27.

DEATHS

Valerie Anne Perry, of Camrose, on March 26, at 67 years of age. Jacob Hofer, of Daysland, on March 27, at 48 years of age. Anne “Marie” Tveit, of Camrose, on March 28, at 89 years of age. Clarence Lloyd Patzer, of New Norway, formerly of Youngstown, AB, on March 31, at 86 years of age. Laurn Helstrom, of Camrose, on March 31, at 76 years of age. Shirrleen Charolette Broen, of Camrose, on March 31, at 50 years of age. Ron Reeve, of Camrose, formerly of Wainwright, on April 1, at 82 years of age. Lois Teresa Brausen, of Camrose, formerly of Heisler, on April 2, at 90 years of age. Gus Eddy Lange, of Millet, on April 2, at 87 years of age. Elsie Thompson, of Camrose, on April 2, at 86 years of age.

Ankerton Gas Co-op Ltd., Bawlf, AB is looking for a journeyman plumber / gasfitter for permanent full-time employment. The successful candidate will have natural gas appliance repair and appliance installation experience. Gas distribution experience will be an asset. Deadline for applications is April 17, 2020. Along with your resumé and desired wage, email to ankerton@syban.net or fax to 780-373-2466. Only applicants chosen for interview will be contacted. Phone 780-373-3773

Flagstaff County is recruiting for the permanent full-time term position of

AGRICULTURAL FIELDMAN

Summary of Position: • The Agricultural Fieldman is responsible for the overall operations of the Agricultural Service Board (ASB) and Recreational Parks departments in order to implement and manage sound agricultural programs for the public, as determined by the Agricultural Service Board (ASB) and within parameters of related federal, provincial and municipal legislation including: Soil Conservation Act, Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act and Agricultural Service Board Act. • The Agricultural Fieldman is responsible for completing the total objectives of the Flagstaff County Business and Strategic Plan in accordance with policies and bylaws established by County Council. Some key responsibilities are as follows: • Manages the short and long-term planning, operation, delivery and evaluation of all Agricultural Service Board (ASB) and Recreational Parks programs and services within existing policies. Develops new programs and policies in consultation with and under the direction of Council, the ASB and the Chief Administrative Officer. • Is a member of the County’s senior management team and provides technical and administrative support to the organization and its stakeholders. • Prepares, monitors and is responsible for managing the department business plan within the approved budget. • Prepares agendas for the Agricultural Service Board and other ASB related committee meetings and has all required background information such as program progress and budget implications. • Shall act as a designated officer under the Agricultural Service Board Act; municipal inspector under the Weed Control Act; Pest Control Officer under the Agricultural Pests Act; and Soil Conservation Officer under the Soil Conservation Act. • Provides leadership and works with department staff to develop and retain highly competent, customer service-oriented staff through selection, compensation, training and day-to-day management practices which support the County’s vision. • Researches, prepares and administers grants or grant opportunities. • Oversees recruitment, supervision, training and performance management of department personnel and makes recommendations to the Chief Administrative Officer. • Maintains membership in good standing with the Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen. Qualifications: • A minimum of a post-secondary diploma in agricultural/environmental related discipline. • A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in an agricultural services management role; with a strong working knowledge of the principles and practices of management and supervision to enable him/her to perform his/her duties completely and effectively. • Thorough knowledge of agricultural practices with a strong understanding of the principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and the maintenance of public records, organization and local government. • Ability to develop clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials, with excellent communication skills. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other governmental and regulatory officials, management teams and staff, contractors and others encountered in the course of work. • Pesticide Applicators Certificate (Agricultural/Industrial). All candidates are required to undergo and pass a drug and alcohol screening as a condition of employment. Position Type: Full-time Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7 hours/day Salary Range: $88,479 - $108,818 Closing Date: Will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected Interested candidates are encouraged to submit his/her resumé along with a cover letter by mail or email to: Flagstaff County 12435 TWP RD 442, PO Box 358, Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 Contact: Brent Hoyland, Assistant CAO Email: bhoyland@flagstaff.ab.ca Phone: 780-384-4104 Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Flagstaff County; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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This poem was written in 1869 by Kathleen O’Mara, reprinted during the 1919 Pandemic (Spanish Flu) And people stayed home And read books And listened And they rested And did exercises And made art and played And learned new ways of being And stopped and listened more deeply

And in the absence of people who lived in ignorant ways Dangerous, meaningless and heartless The earth also began to heal And when the danger ended And people found themselves They grieved for the dead And made new choices

Someone meditated, someone prayed

And dreamed of new visions

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Central Agencies Home of the Week

Cuteness overload

Stunning custom home

By Lori Larsen

The warmer weather is coming and nothing could be more relaxing than sitting in your hot tub on the privacy of your back deck, taking in the beauty of nature. This custom-built Battle River home, overlooking gorgeous parks and greenspaces, is located in Creekview subdivision. High end finishes and custom touches, including fabulous curb appeal, make it stand out. The open front entry features a maple staircase that leads up to an open concept main living/dining/ kitchen area. Beautiful light hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and lighter paint colours keep the home bright and airy. The amazing kitchen with sleek light cabinets, glass backsplash, granite countertops and modern fixtures, is a dream. A centre island offers plenty of room for entertaining. A corner pantry offers so much storage. The patio door leading off the din-

Lyndsey Delwo ing area takes you out to a fabulous partly covered deck with a private hot tub area. Completing the main floor are two bedrooms, a three-piece main bathroom and convenient laundry room. Step up into your incredible private master suite with an en suite that features a large walk-in shower, separate double sinks and a dedicated makeup desk. This is the homeowner’s piece of paradise. The basement level is completely finished with a room for a home office, a very large fourth bedroom, another beautifully designed bathroom and a large open family room warmed by loads of natural light. The three-car heated garage has room for family vehicles and could also house a tool or workbench. This gorgeous home, located at 3317-52B Street and priced at $498,000, is sure to turn your head. For a personal viewing, call Lyndsey Delwo at: Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 Cell 780-678-6117

Submitted Top photo: Nothing says spring or Easter quite like cute little baby animals. These chicks just born to Scott, Danielle, Austin and Whitney Hagstrom from New Norway aren’t quite ready to produce eggs for market. Bottom photo: Buster the bunny is ready to hop right into the Easter spirit with a little help from his human, Becky Bolding.

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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.

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CAMROSE HOMES NEW LISTIN

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

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

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

INCREDIBLE MIRROR LAKE VIEWS! Asking $445,000 CA0189911

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

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

CONDO W/LOFT OVERLOOKING JUBILEE PARK Now $319,900 CA0146607

SOLD GREAT STARTER, INVESTMENT HOME Asking $244,900 CA0184252

NEW LISTIN

VILLA AT VALLEY RIDGE Asking $307,900 CA0167872

WALKOUT BUNGALOWS VALLEYVIEW WEST Asking $397,162 CA0165802 MOVE-IN READY BUNGALOW Asking $289,900 CA0190732

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

BEAUTIFUL PARKVIEW BUNGALOW! Asking $379,000 CA0190750

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

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

COPPERSTONE CONDO OVERLOOKING MIRROR LAKE! Now only $498,000 CA0140533 WALKOUT BUNGALOW STYLE DUPLEX Asking $349,900 CA0180068 GORGEOUS HOME, AMAZING YARD IN PARKVIEW CUL-DE-SAC Asking $482,500 CA0183212

Asking $245,000 CA0185709

BI-LEVEL IN CUL-DE-SAC BY PARKS, SCHOOLS! Asking $323,900 CA0174588

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

JUST LISTED

BRIGHT, COZY UPDATED BUNGALOW Asking $256,500 CA0169616

SUBSOLDVALLEYVIEW DIVISION CONDO

WOW! WALKOUT BUNGALOWS! Asking $428,162 CA0168185

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

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

EW LISTIN

N TERRIFIC RENO’D BUNGALOW, FULLY FIN.! Asking $289,900 CA0190689

NEW LISTIN

WELCOME HOME! OPEN CONCEPT, A/C BI-LEVEL! Asking $284,900 CA0191615

SUPERIOR CHARM AND CHARACTER! Asking $225,000 CA0190170

RESIDENTIAL LOTS

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

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

COMMERCIAL 7662 sq. ft. ZONED C1! Asking $569,900 CA0148931 Spacious (2300+ sq. ft.) comm. bldg. Asking $49,000 CA0174574

SOLD GROUND FLOOR CONDO, HTD. GARAGE, WORKSHOP IN BLDG. Now only $209,900 CA0153960

SOLD

WONDERFULLY UPDATED BI-LEVEL Asking $275,000 CA0180315

ENJOY CAREFREE CONDO LIFESTYLE! Asking $199,900 CA0187930 TERRIFIC BUNGALOW HOME Asking $274,900 CA0178555

PRIME MAIN STREET PROPERTY – ZONED C1 Asking $189,500 CA0183199 lot between Credit Union, Royal Bank Asking $149,900 CA0085343

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

FOR SALE/LEASE

M&M FOOD MARKET Asking $339,000 CA0143960

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

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

We offer Multiple Listing Service

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

Beautiful Walkout Bungalows by Battle River Homes

BUSINESS

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

FOR LEASE

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

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

Starting from $397,162

CAMROSE HOMES

1885 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW on 11.05 acres Asking $599,000 CA0143322

IMPRESSIVE NEW NORWAY BUNGALOW Asking $259,900 CA0180392 3RD FLOOR CONDO – AFFORDABLE! Asking $175,000 CA0189031

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

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

east end HWY LOCATION BRAND NEW CA0152225

NEW LISTIN

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

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

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

160 ACRE PROPERTY east of Camrose Asking $749,000 CA0184968 2435 sq. ft. ZONED C1! Central Camrose CA0148933

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

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

134 ACRES 4 MILES FROM CAMROSE! Asking $529,000 CA0174974 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

Asking $459,900 CA0189414

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

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

CALL NOW TO VIEW!

1456 sq. ft.

New build • Awesome master Bonus room • Triple garage

NEW PR ICE!

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

NEW ADULT COMMUNITY

IN ONE WORD ~ “WOW”! …

Asking $566,900 CA0185590

DAYSLAND BUNGALOW Asking $289,000 CA0177058

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

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

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

2-storey walkout with unobstructed valley view!

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

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

SOLD

Basement & Non-basement models

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

OUT OF TOWN

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

UNIQUE HOUSE/SHOP COMBINATION ON 150 ACRES ONLY 20 MIN. FROM CAMROSE! Asking $590,000 CA0189669 PRIVATE SETTING – 34.8 ACRES HWY 833! Asking $499,900 CA0189310

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

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

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

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

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.

FARMS

GREAT FLEXIBLITY IN MAYERTHORPE Over 23 acres along Hwy 43 Asking $230,000 CA0168666

BE PART OF THE DUCKS UNLIMITED CONSERVATION PROGRAM! Great bldg. site Asking $239,900 CA0181519

www.realtor.ca

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

ACREAGES

SO AFFORDABLE, SO MUCH POTENTIAL … Almost an acre Asking $69,000 CA0177394

Real Estate: Phone 780-672-4495; Email info@centralagenciesrealty.com; Website centralagenciesrealty.com

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

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

26.66 total acres just off Hwy 21, NW OF CAMROSE Asking $929,900 CA0158194

Insurance Service: Phone 780-672-4491; Toll Free 800-809-8040; Email service@centralagencies.com; Website www.centralagencies.com

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

CLOSE TO WEST END, MIRROR LAKE! Asking $224,900 CA0190616

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

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!

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.

GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT! Asking $229,000 CA0189173

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

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

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$ 349,900

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

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

Zero step entry! 1286 sq. ft.