April 21, 2020 Camrose Booster by The Camrose Booster

2019

Vol. LXVIII, No. 22 City Edition – 24 pages Country Edition – 32 pages April 21, 2020

ALWAYS BETTER – ALWAYS BETTER READ

Inside Who Can I Count On? Page 6 City of Camrose Page 15 On the Road Page 16 Obituaries Page 19 Classifieds Pages 21 and 22 Central Agencies Realty Inc. Pages 23 and 24

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

Scrub bags made for healthcare workers. . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Honour Earth Day in your community. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Teachers use innovation for students’ learning. . . . . . . . . . 20

This Week's Flyers *partial coverage Camrose County Annual Report

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Bobbi Grover Emes Dire times call for drastic measures. enjoying a peaceful Charities and nonprofit societies which early morning run are heavily dependent on fundraising around Mirror Lake. have been impacted as never before as people remain hunkered down. It’s important that the impressive work of all types of organizations doing a wide variety of philanthropic initiatives does not come to a grinding halt. Albertans Helping Albertans, the undertaking by Alberta Cancer Foundation which raises money for seventeen AHS cancer centres across the province, including the one right here in Camrose, annually hosts a 5K fundraising run. This year it will be a Virtual 5K. You can complete your individual run anytime during the month of May. It’s totally up to you to determine your preferred way to complete your five kilometre run. You might choose a treadmill, jaunt around your own neighbourhood, or enjoy the tranquility of a secluded path or a rural road. All organizers ask is that you practice proper social distancing. Sign up and start your personal fundraising for this important cause at albertacancer.ca/virtual5K.

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Battle River Community Foundation director Leon Lohner looks on as Brian Austrom presents the $400 cheque to Craig Dimond, ÉCCHS assistant principal. Photo taken on Jan. 22.

The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $400 grant to the Battle River School Division to fund an award at École Camrose Composite High School. The grant is from income from the Melissa Austrom Memorial Fund, established by the Austrom family, which provides money for an award for a graduating student going on to post-secondary studies in education or children’s services. The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support projects and programs such as this in East Central Alberta which benefit the

local communities and have a positive impact on the future. Grants from the Battle River Community Foundation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations that have created endowment funds. The principal of these endowment funds are 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 organiza-

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We are planning for next school year…

Kindergarten Registration is open for all BRSD schools You can call your local school to register. Download the registration form from our website: brsd.ab.ca In Camrose, Kindergarten programs are available at: Chester Ronning School

Phone 780-672-5588 • Full days on Monday / Wednesday with occasional Fridays • Full days Tuesday / Thursday with occasional Fridays

Jack Stuart School

Phone 780-672-0880 • Full days on Monday / Wednesday with occasional Fridays • Full days Tuesday / Thursday with occasional Fridays

École Sifton School

Phone 780-672-2980 • French Immersion Kindergarten: Full Days on Monday / Wednesday with occasional Fridays • English Program: Full Days on Monday / Wednesday with occasional Fridays

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New opportunity forr Nature Kindergarten n available at Sparling School • Regular programming on Monday / Wednesday • Alternate Fridays are for or discovering trails, forests sts and other outdoor venues nues in the local area

If you have a 3- or 4-year-old child who has been recommended to apply for Program Unit Funding (PUF) support by a medical professional, AHS, or current Speech and Language consultant, please contact the BRSD Division Office to be considered for the limited program spaces for the 2020-21 school year. You will be required to complete an application and provide current assessment reports. The number to call is 780-672-6131 or forward name, age and reports to inclusion@brsd.ab.ca. Details of the program, such as days / times / locations will be shared with you as soon as they are available. At this time, we are only accepting applications from this group. It is possible additional Pre-K program spaces may become available later in the spring.

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…to the New Norway Fire Department for your thoughtfulness in drawing and delivering the lovely poster on April 8th in acknowledgment of our 65th Wedding Anniversary. Thanks also to our daughter Faye Ford (Confidential Bookkeeping Inc.) for shopping for and delivering our groceries. We would also like to thank all those who sent us wishes by cards, phone, Facebook, and emails. It was very much appreciated since we were self-isolating on our special occasion.

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Jaywalkers Jamboree postponed By Lori Larsen

Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce has announced that Jaywalkers’ Jamboree, a long-standing tradition in Camrose, has been postponed until

late August or September due to COVID-19. The Camrose Chamber of Commerce is happy to be able to continue hosting and organizing the event for the economic benefit of the community.

For more information on the event, visit the Chamber website at http://camrose chamber.ca/ or contact executive director Sharon Anderson at email exec@ camrosechamber.ca or by telephone at 780-781-5680.

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Heart lifting stories

My heart lifted when I learned about the “properly distanced” drive for the Food Bank in Camrose a few weeks ago. I love it when people notice something that needs help and just do it. In these never-had-this-experiencebefore times, it makes me feel safer and more connected when I hear stories of people doing what makes sense just because it needs doing. ***

People are finding ways to do celebrations differently. While out for a run through Camrose streets, someone I know encountered a drive-by birthday party. Family members were out on their porch. A car was driving by slowly, with “Birthday” by The Beatles playing loudly. A man with a megaphone was standing with his head poking out the top. That car was leading a parade of vehicles tooting their horns and cheerily shouting birthday greetings as they cruised by. Now that’s a birthday celebration everyone will remember. ***

When I was growing up in what was then the Town of Camrose, I always thought big cities like Edmonton (the biggest city I’d ever seen) were scary and unfriendly. That does not seem to be the case now. People are checking in on one another, offering to pick up groceries, finding ways to stay in touch while respecting physical distancing rules. I heard for the first time about Men in Kilts. A Facebook post says: “Men in Kilts is ready to help our Edmonton and area with grocery orders for our older residents. We will take your list and an envelope with the money, go to the store and pick up your supplies. We then will leave the supplies on your front step, ring the bell and be on our way, free of charge. We just want to help our community as much as possible during this time. If there is anything we can do to help, just reach out.” Meanwhile, on one downtown block with five highrise apartment buildings and a (used-to-be) busy drugstore on a corner of Jasper Avenue, every evening at 7 p.m., people go out on their balconies. They bang pots, ring bells, cheer and clap, letting one other know human beings are near. They may not know one another’s names, but it feels friendly. ***

I’ve always respected health care professionals, but my appreciation is rising even more at this time. One woman, a retired nurse who answered the call to return to work said, “Before I retired, I always looked forward to the end of a shift when I could go home. Now when I’m at home, I can hardly wait to get back to work. It’s nice to feel needed.” My favourite story of the week, from the Edmonton Journal, tells me I’m not the only one who respects health care professionals. A 99-year-old man in England is raising money for British health care workers by attempting to walk the length of his garden 100 times before his 100th birthday on April 30. He’s used a walker since breaking his hip and says he’s grateful for the treatment he received from health care workers. A veteran who served in World War Two, he said, “Fortune favours the brave, and that’s what they are, they’re brave.” When he began trekking across his garden with his walker, he hoped to raise 1,000 British pounds (about $1,760 Canadian). So far, he’s raised ten thousand times that much—more than 10 million British pounds (about $17.7 million Canadian)! He intends to keep going. “I shall continue up and down here after my birthday. I’ll keep on going while people are still contributing,” he said. He also has a message of hope. “That’s the way I’ve always looked at things,” he said. “Tomorrow will be a good day.” Hold that thought! 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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I have to tell how much our family enjoyed the laughter page. I even FaceTimed my daughter in Lethbridge to read it to her. We look forward to it every week. Thank you. Tara Semmens, Camrose Food drive

This is an open letter to the community for your absolutely amazing support by contributing to our recent Online Food Drive. Thanks to The Camrose Booster for your front page exposure and a compelling news story, which explained the initiative. Our goal was to assist in replenishing the shelves at the Camrose Food Bank, which is operated by Neighbor Aid. Frankly, for me as one of the organizers, it was an amazing and very emotional experience. We all know there are many people truly and honestly suffering at the moment in this wonderful community. It became evident during our campaign, however, that there are even more local people with big hearts. These are the folks who we talked to who readily stepped up to share both their money and extra food items in order to help people they do not know and may never cross paths with. Our very first “porch pickup” on Saturday, April 11th found us gathering up four bags of groceries. This was indicative of many stops along our route. I watched

those assisting in our drive often tear up as food and cash kept coming in at our hundreds of stops. By the end of a busy and fulfilling day, we had loaded our trailer with 2,000 pounds of food and over $5,000 in cash. One hundred per cent of this Camrose windfall was turned over to our precious food bank on April 14th. Thank you, Camrosians. Our productive little group felt so fulfilled following this food drive, we have discussed the possibility of another campaign in about six weeks, if the need continues. Stay tuned. Matthew Graham, Camrose On behalf of all involved Camrose angels

It’s more than a month ago when ice was everywhere that I found myself on the edge of a very nasty patch of ice before I could get to a sidewalk. As I stood contemplating what the best route to the other side would be, a gentleman came up beside me and said, “I’ll help you get across.” I said, “Thank you so much”, and then he was gone. About an hour later, I found myself in a similar state. From behind me, a young man said, “Take my arm”, which I did and again, he was gone with only my thanks. If you are one of those “angels”, I want you to know what that did for an 88-year-old senior. It cheered my heart

KEEPING THE DISTANCE

and possibly saved me from a fall. Thank you and God bless you! B. Sogge, Camrose Special note

A heartfelt thank you to people creating inspirational messages on sidewalks, fences and windows. Thank you to whoever created the little journal I found in the free library box by the Pocket Park. I have always loved Camrose. I love it even more during this time. I wish everyone patience and good health. Renate Burns, Camrose Too close

My husband was taking my service dog for a walk, and came across Valleyview lake, where there was way too many people who were not spacing themselves. I am worried that people in Camrose are not taking the Coronavirus seriously. Brenda Forbes, Camrose COVID updates

I have been meaning to message you about Camrose NOW! and the alerts and COVID information provided. I admit that I look at every alert and read or listen to Deena every day... your online numbers must be fantastic. Great job to the Camrose NOW! team. Good reporting and nicely presented. Ross Shuman, Camrose

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The City of Camrose has posted signs at the beginning of trails throughout the City reminding users to practice safe social distancing. Maintain a two-metre distance away from other users, avoid gathering on trails and when passing others, do so by keeping two metres between yourself and the other users. If you are walking in pairs and approach another user walking in the other direction, go down to single file to let the other user pass by at a safe distance.

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Taxi sanitation protocol By Lori Larsen

In an effort to further ensure the safety and health of all community members, the City of Camrose has set out protocol orders for all taxi services in Camrose stating that taxi drivers must do an initial cleaning of the vehicle, a cleaning between a switch of drivers, and must clean and disinfect all surfaces that passen-

gers have come in contact with, between passengers. In addition to the sanitation requirements, no passengers will be allowed in the front seat of the taxi. No more than two passengers (must be from the same household) not including the driver, will be allowed in a taxi at one time, with an exception of children traveling with parent(s)/guardian(s).

The City has implemented a zero tolerance for failing to adhere to these public health restrictions, and failure to comply by any taxi driver will result in business licenses being immediately suspended. The City is encouraging all citizens to ensure these measures are being adhered to and to report all non-compliance to 780-672-4426.

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• “You could win a Model T Ford” was the headline on the cover of The Booster. Betty Anne Sitler, president of the Lions Club of Camrose, was photographed sitting in the “Tin Lizzie” – the 1917 Model T as a way for The Booster to support the club’s unique fundraiser.

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all cardboard and paper products in City green collection carts. Residents are asked to ensure cart lids are completely closed, carts are not overfilled, household hazardous waste is not disposed of in carts, and when carts are put out for collection are kept a metre away from any obstruction.

• Goldy’s Pro Shop downstairs at the Camrose Golf Club, hosted a massive 10 th Anniversary Sale.

50 Years Ago This Week – from April 21, 1970 edition • A&W Camrose introduced Free Home Food Delivery. Orders under $2 were subject to a 35¢ charge. Also at A&W: Hot 9” pizza - $1; Three pieces of Chubby Chicken - $1; Seven deep fried shrimp with cocktail sauce - $1. • Marshall Wells threw a sale on interior paint, at $ 6.99/gallon, regular $8.92. Exterior paint was $7.95/ gallon on sale, regular $9.80. • Over 300 people attended the Nyback and Lien Auto Clinic Ltd. unveiling of the new Volvo Scandinavian car. • McLeod’s advertised the 22” Fleetwood colour TV for $100 off, at $599.95.

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City temporarily suspends recycling fees As of April 1, the City of Camrose temporarily suspended collection of the $6 monthly recycling fees on utility bills as a result of the temporary closure of Centra Cam recycling facility. During this time, the City will also temporarily allow the disposal of

• The Battle River Roadrunners Auto Club celebrates 10 years of operation. Plans were put in place for Autorama V1 Show and Shine – May 27th. The 1994 show was the third largest in the province and attracted participants from 43 different municipalities.

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• Camrose City Council introduced a new fire bylaw on April 10. Under the bylaw’s many new fee charges was a charge in the amount of $150 per hour, per unit for response to calls in the city. No maximum was set for non-taxable properties, while a limit of $1000 was put in place for taxable properties.

• The Tuesday and Wednesday April 21 and 22 Adult Double feature at Kar-Vu Drive-in was “The Great Bank Robbery,” followed up by “They Came to Rob Las Vegas.”

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Agency collaboration on arson case By Lori Larsen

A recent arson investigation involving both Camrose Police Service (CPS) and Wetaskiwin/Camrose RCMP demonstrated once again that collaboration between agencies is vital in solving and preventing crime. “It’s important for the public (including criminals) to know that we do work together,” said Camrose Police Service Crime Prevention and Community Relations officer constable Kelly Bauer. “We utilize the same Police Records System so information on suspects is shared and we often can link crimes together based on that information. Crime analysts from both the local RCMP agencies and CPS have weekly conference calls where there is a high level of information sharing about specific suspects, what type of crimes they are committing, and trends that they are seeing in their communities.” This particular arson investigation began on April 14, at approximately 4:45 a.m., when Camrose Police Service received a complaint of a vehicle engulfed in flames in the east end industrial area. Upon investigation, CPS determined that the vehicle in question was a 1995 Dodge Ram truck which had been stolen out of Vegreville and deliberately set on fire. Prior to the vehicle being set on fire, suspects attempted to break into

two other businesses and then broke into an automotive business, where they stole a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban. The suspects drove the Suburban to another east end business, where they committed another break and enter and stole a white 2007 Ford Mustang. Soon after, Camrose Police Service and Camrose RCMP began receiving multiple complaints of a suspicious vehicle being driven erratically east of Camrose. The suspects in question drove the stolen Mustang to Daysland. While in the process of committing another break and enter into a business, they were scared off by the business owner. The suspects then drove to nearby farms and attempted to steal gasoline, but were unsuccessful because the farm fuel tanks were locked. At some point, one of the property owners witnessed the suspects attempting to steal fuel and contacted the Wetaskiwin/Camrose RCMP. RCMP members located the Mustang, which was out of fuel, on the side of a gravel road and proceeded to arrest the two suspects at the location of the stolen vehicle (Mustang). “We frequently work together to solve crimes and/or apprehend suspects who commit crimes in one jurisdiction and then ‘flee’ to the other jurisdiction,” explained Bauer.

The two suspects, a 31-year-old male from St. Paul and 29-year-old male of Red Deer, are facing multiple Criminal Code charges including Arson, multiple counts of Break and Enter to commit theft, Theft of Motor Vehicles, Possession of Stolen Property over $5,000, Driving while Prohibited, Possession of Break-in Tools as well as Breach of Court orders. Both suspects have lengthy criminal records across Alberta for property related offences, and both were subjected to a judicial interim release hearing, resulting in the 31-yearold being denied bail and remanded into custody and the 29-year-old being held on $500 cash bail. Both accused are scheduled to appear in Wetaskiwin provincial court in June. “What the general public may not realize is that even though we have our own jurisdictions to police, there is a high level of cooperation between agencies because we all have the same goal in mind.” Constable Bauer said a weekly information bulletin is also circulated between agencies to assist in the sharing of information. “The successful arrest of these two prolific offenders was the result of coordinated efforts between the Camrose Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police,” concluded Bauer.

Unprecedented times By Jackie Lovely MLA Camrose Constituency

We are in unprecedented times as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the world economy grinds to a halt. Over the past weeks, I joined my colleagues and members of the opposition in Edmonton to ensure necessary urgent legislation was passed. This legislation was aimed at protecting Albertans’ health, but also made sure that our economy is ready to get back on track as soon as possible. Our government is taking immediate action to address the needs of municipal and provincial authorities and to improve the coordination of their responses to pandemics. A few weeks ago, our government introduced new amendments to the Emergency Management Act. If passed, these amendments will clarify the Act to allow them to apply in any pandemic situation, reduce administrative burdens for declaring local states of emergency, and make it an offence to defy orders made under states of emergency. As we face the challenge created by COVID-19, our government is putting forward legislation that will make sure all authorities can work effectively and keep Albertans safe. Our government continued to act on its promise to address human trafficking in our province. Bill 8, the Protecting Survivors of Human Trafficking Act, was introduced last week to the Alberta Legislature for debate. If passed, the legislation will take clear action to support trafficking survivors, including enabling police to take quicker actions to rescue survivors, allowing survivors to sue traffickers, and creating an annual awareness day to draw attention to this important issue. Our government is taking concrete action to support and empower survivors of this terrible crime, and to hold perpetrators accountable. Recently, our government announced a $53 million investment into mental health and addictions recovery support. This is a massive investment into the well-being of those who need it the most. We are making sure Albertans have the mental health supports they need during and following this crisis. This funding includes $21.4 million for the Mental Health Helpline and the Kids Help Phone. An additional $25 million is being directed to those disproportionately affected by COVID-19, such as seniors. Finally, last week, Alberta Health released its modelling projections outlining possible timelines of the COVID-19 pandemic. These projections highlight the importance of continuing aggressive countermeasures to protect the lives and livelihoods of Albertans in order to stop the pandemic and restart the economy. Based on the extensive testing that our province is doing, these projections suggest that public health orders could be in place until the end of May to protect the health and safety of Albertans. This modelling helps us prepare for the demands on Alberta’s health care system and province-wide response to the pandemic. This isn’t easy information to hear, but it is essential to understanding where we are in this crisis. Life will return to normalcy. Meanwhile, it is important we continue to follow public health orders to protect our friends, family, and frontline workers. Our province has done an incredible job so far and, at this moment, we are outperforming AHS projections, but we can’t quite relax our restrictions yet. While we acknowledge the difficulty of being separated from those we love, know that you are not alone and help is available. If you need support, please reach out to the Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-2642. By taking care of one another, we can come out of this stronger than ever. You can contact Jackie Lovely, Camrose MLA, at Constituency Office, 104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. Tel: 780-672-0000, camrose@assembly. ab.ca or at Legislature Office, 6th Floor, 9820-107 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7.

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Evaluating Information during COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, we are all receiving a stream of updates on the news, on social media, and in personal conversations. The sheer amount of information can be overwhelming. How can you tell who and what to trust, especially when different sources Kara Blizzard, offer conflicting views? As Librarian, a librarian who regularly University of Alberta teaches students about Augustana Campus finding and evaluating information, I have a few tips. First, be critical. At times like this, misinformation (false or misleading information) and disinformation (deliberately misleading information) are common. If someone shares a social media post with facts or figures, see if it includes an author or organization. If it does, search online to find out more about them. Do they have specialized knowledge and experience with the topic? Search for other sources that include the same facts to verify them. If you can’t find an author or verify facts, be skeptical of the information. Second, choose a few key sources that you can rely on. Facebook posts should not be your primary source of information. During a pandemic, the World Health Organization is a good place to start. For more local information, look at the Alberta Government’s website for COVID-19 facts and advice. When you watch or read the news, consult more than one source or publication to help ensure that you get a balanced view. Third, recognize that information will change. COVID-19 is new to the world and scientists are only just beginning to study it. Information that is breaking now could change over time as more is learned about the virus and the pandemic. Information can become outdated very quickly, such as advice regarding face masks, so look for recent updates. Fourth, accept uncertainty. This recommendation is particularly challenging: COVID-19 will affect all of us, and it’s normal to want to know what will happen. It is important to recognize, though, that even experts don’t know what will happen in the coming weeks, months, and years. Epidemiologists, economists and others may make predictions, but these are not concrete. The information being published now only represents a small piece of the puzzle. Finally, limit your exposure to COVID-19-related information. It can be tempting to scroll through endless posts and news stories about the pandemic, but to avoid being overwhelmed, try to set limits. Maybe check the news only once a day or login to Facebook or Twitter for only 15 minutes at a time. It would be impossible to read all that is being written about COVID-19 and I don’t recommend trying! These five tips are meant to add context to the deluge of information and help you to prioritize what to read or watch. Such skills are important at any time, but especially during the current global crisis. For more on evaluating information, consider watching the Online Verification Skills videos at newsliteracy.ca. At times like this, it is critical for all of us to communicate reliable and accurate information in order to protect ourselves and our communities.

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Sometimes laughter is the best medicine! I know this whole virus thing means you won’t see your extended family for awhile, but on the bright side, y you y won’t see your extended family for awhile.

WEEK #5

Good morning, Inmates! Yo, it’s Saturday night, and you know what that means? Nothing. It means nothing anymore. Me (Friday night at 9 p.m.): Let’s cruise Downtown Camrose and crank up the music! My Wife: What should I wear? Me: Let’s stay in our housecoats. Here’s a good 2020 joke: A man walks into a bar. Honestly, the best part about being home alone is that I can try to hit the high notes in my favourite songs without hurting my loved ones. When this quarantine is over, let’s not tell some people. Fun Fact: 2020 is a unique leap year. It has 29 days in February, roughly 300 days in March, and five years in April. I finally figured out why there are fewer posts and messages on social media lately. Nobody is at work. No time for social media. Warning: Wear your mask at home. This is not to avoid the virus. It is to avoid the constant eating. Until further notice, the days of the week are now called Thisday, Thatday, Otherday, Someday, Yesterday, Today and Nextday. In the Ukrainian culture, social distancing is recognized as eight lengths of kielbasa. Underground hair salons are about to take off like a speakeasy in the prohibition era. Recent studies are proving that clothes not worn during this lockdown are shrinking. Never in my wildest dreams could I see myself walking up to a bank teller while wearing a mask and asking for money. The dumbest thing I’ve ever purchased was a 2020 planner.

I never thought the comment, “I wouldn’t touch him/her with a six-foot pole” would become a national policy, but here we are. Menu planning during quarantine is like an episode of Chopped. What can I make with a bruised apple, a can of ham, breadcrumbs, marmalade and an expired box of Cheerios? I’m not counting this year towards my age. Think you’re bored? When Sir Isaac Newton invented calculus, it was during the plague. Do you have any idea how bored you have to be to invent calculus? Remember going to places? That was awesome. Turns out my top three hobbies are: 1. Eating at restaurants. 2. Going to nonessential businesses. 3. Touching my face. Honey, before this quarantine is over, some of y’all are gonna be beggin’ Jolene to take your man! Fun Fact: In a few weeks, 88% of blondes will disappear from the earth. Returning to work is going to be super difficult, especially having to go back to only one lunch a day. I need a hug. Or six slices of bacon. You know what? Just skip the hug. Day 32 of the quarantine: Could you blink a little more quietly, please? Some people only write lockdown because they can’t spell kwarinteen. Never let your friends feel lonely – disturb them all the time! Anyone have an owner’s manual for a wife? Mine’s been making a whining sound for about five weeks. Day 19 of the quarantine: My wife called out from the other room and asked if I ever get a stabbing pain in my chest like someone has a voodoo doll of me and is stabbling it. I replied, “No.” She responded, “How about now?” You can either have a nice day, or you can help your child with their math homework. You can’t have both.

If you want to see the sunshine, you have to weather the storm. And what a storm it is! Hang in there, Booster friends!

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Scrub bags made for health care workers By Murray Green

Camrose seamstresses have been making scrub bags for local healthcare workers. Sewers have been going nonstop to create scrub bags for all 440 staff at Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose. “We have made over 250 already and are continuing to sew until everyone has one,” said Wendy Flemming, one of the volunteers. One of the organizers of the sewing bee is Nicole Beaucage. “I was on the Internet surfing and saw the Scrub Bags for Alberta Healthcare Workers page spring up,” she said. “It’s hard to know for sure how many to make because some are making masks and others are working on scrub bags. I would say about five to seven people are sewing the bags,” said Nicole. “It seems between the seniors’ homes connected with The Bethany Group, we had figured out 400, and with the hospital, they indicated that they needed an additional 400, and then we’ve tried to support EMS workers as well,” explained Nicole. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to make each scrub bag. “Most of the material has been donated, and a lot has come from my collection and the stash of our quilting community. We can always use more materials for making masks and bags because it requires a lot of fabric.” The sewers could use some help. “We could use some more volunteer help. The scrub bag allows the healthcare worker to put all of their daily work gear in the bag and enables them to take it home and wash in one step, so the possibility of cross contamination is eliminated

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with this crisis. In short, it helps keep everyone safer–families and workers,” Nicole said. Nicole and several of her volunteers belong to the Battle River Quilters’ Guild in Camrose. “Anyone wishing to reach out to lend a hand can access us by going to the Facebook page Scrub Bags for Alberta Healthcare Workers. We are in the Central Zone and coordinator Donnalee Thompson and myself are working to help coordinate the project.” Donnalee added, “It has been lovely to see how the Camrose community has really come together to show their support and appreciation of our healthcare workers. Camrose community members, sewists and owners of fabric have made significant contributions to help provide scrub bags to every worker who would like one. This has been a real community effort, so it is hard to know exact numbers of bags provided by whom and to what healthcare workers.” She has heard from Camrose Home Care, Sea-

sons and Smith Clinic staff who have received bags. “I also heard that the staff in hospitals and long-term care facilities in Hardisty, Galahad, Killam and Viking have been provided with bags.” About 135 bags went to Bethany and EMS has requested 40 bags. The total number of requested bags is about 575, and 335 have been finished. “I know what it is like to come home from work and be concerned I am bringing something home to my family. To be able to inhibit transmission by putting my work clothes into a scrub bag at the end of a shift (especially during these times) makes a world of difference,” shared Donnalee. “Healthcare workers who come in contact with patients /residents and need to bring their work clothes home at the end of a shift are not just doctors and nurses; they are the healthcare aides, physiotherapists, respiratory techs, housekeeping staff, kitchen staff and many other healthcare workers.”

Submitted People can drop off completed bags and fabric donations in curbside bins. Completed bags washed in hot soapy water and packaged in zip-locked bags are ready to be provided to health care workers. Bags are either dropped off at the hospital/The Bethany Group/EMS sites, or they have curbside pickup.

Honour Earth Day in your community By Murray Green

The Camrose United Church cares about the earth and environment. “We’ve had some contact around issues of environmental sustainability in the past, whether prolonged or in passing, and were wondering who might be interested in marking Earth Day in our time of physical distancing,” said Joy-Anne Murphy. “I am part of the social concerns committee of the Camrose United Church and we originally thought of inviting folks to an outdoor picnic on Earth Day of this year, to honour the fact that Earth Day celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2020. It seems like that

is not an option at this time and not just because of the snow. “Given our current extenuating circumstances, Earth Day Canada has launched an alternative campaign to help us all celebrate our planet and our potential until April 30. “I am wondering if folks in Camrose and area might be interested in taking a public step by creating signage of some sort on our homes, businesses, churches, community buildings. It can be anything you think is appropriate, both in terms of content and size, for display for at least the actual date of April 22, but it certainly could be a day or two on either side as

well, totally up to you. Celebrating Earth Day itself, or things we are doing in our community to support our planet. “Camrose United Church will display a large sign (details still to be determined), and I am planning on putting something up in my home front window as well.” She will then take a “tour” and collect photos (maybe by visiting participants, or maybe by getting participants to send photos in to The Camrose Booster) and then they will be posted where all of Camrose can see how many groups, individuals and businesses are in support of sustainable practices, pollution

reduction, and the longterm health of ourselves and our planet. “I think sometimes we are not aware just how many people are concerned about the environment in Camrose, and it would be a way of celebrating steps already being taken, support that already exists in multiple layers throughout our community.” She is asking people to contact her so she can find out whether they or their institution (or both) are interested, and whether they would be comfortable being on a general mail-out email list. “If interested, let me know whether to expect a photo from you of your

sign, or whether you’d like me to bike/walk to where it’s on display to take my own photo. If you want to share or ask for ideas, feel comfortable doing so. “Share this with any and all who might be interested. The more the merrier. If you’d like to double check a name with me first (to see if I already asked them), feel welcome. If you have ideas for how to get the word out, for either participants or for showing off the final results, let me know,” said Joy-Anne. You can contact her at 780-6723372, email: jmurphy ch oir nvoi ce @ gm ail.com or send photos to news@ camrosebooster.com.

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Probus week declared by City of Camrose By Murray Green

The Probus Club of Camrose and City of Camrose Mayor Norm Mayer proclaimed April 19 to 25 as Probus Week. Probus Club of Camrose is one of about 255 clubs and 38,000 Probians in Canada. Its purpose is to stimulate thought, learning, interest and participation in activities

at a time in life when it is easy to become complacent and self-centred. The local club is made up of retired or semiretired professional, business or like, responsible persons from the community, who in retirement, appreciate and value opportunities to meet others in similar circum-

stances and are of a similar level of interest. “The Probus Club of Camrose has been operating for almost 25 years, providing an opportunity for seniors and other retirees in our community to meet and socialize without the constraints and obligations of service clubs. We hope that by having our City proclaim a Pro-

bus Week, more residents will become aware of our club and what we have to offer our members. We encourage any seniors or other retirees to attend a meeting without obligation. Our meetings are scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month except July and August, at the Norsemen Inn. Of course, all meetings are

now cancelled until further notice, but watch for notices when we are able to start meeting again,” said president Kathy Stables. “The City of Camrose encourages and supports the development of associations, service clubs and other voluntary groups,” said Mayor Mayer, at the time of signing.

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The automotive section of

Glover treasures his big Ford Edsel win By Murray Green

Joe Glover of Irma was lucky enough to win a 1959 Ford Edsel Ranger. Some people say back in the late ’50s, it was unlucky to own an Edsel because they were known to spend a lot of time in the repair shop. “My best friend’s father was selling tickets for the Edsel Club. The deal was he sold me tickets, but I had to borrow the $5 from him because I didn’t have any money on me at that moment. He didn’t have the tickets on him, so I had to trust him to put my name on the ticket for me,” explained Joe. The Edsel Ranger is an automobile that was produced and sold by the newly formed Edsel Division of Ford for the 1958 to ’60 model years. It was built on the shorter, narrower Edsel platform, shared with Ford and Edsel Pacer models. “He obviously put my name on it, because when they pulled the tickets, they had two tickets stuck together. They determined I had the winning ticket, but my mom was the owner of the second ticket. They phoned my mom and asked if she knew Joe. She was then asked if they should put her and my ticket back and re-draw to determine which one of us won. She told them to forfeit her ticket, so Joe gets the car. That

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Porsche and Joe Glover stand by the 1959 Edsel Ranger that he won in a raffle back in 1992. The Irma resident enjoys driving his Edsel and going to local car shows.

was back in 1992,” shared Joe. “I have driven the car here and there a little bit for several years, for a total of about 100 miles. I basically entered the Irma parade, but didn’t take it to car shows. I think I went to Vegreville once,” he added.

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The Ranger was the base trim model for Edsel in its first and second years as an automotive marque. It was available in two-door coupes, four-door sedans, and two- and four-door hardtops. The Ranger’s base trim appointments included arm rests, a cigarette lighter, rearview mirror, two coat hangers and black rubber floor mats. On the exterior, Rangers received chrome around the rear quarter panel cove molding. Two-tone paint was also optional. The main visual cue that makes it possible to tell the difference between most Rangers and the upmarket Pacer was the lack of stainless trim on the front doors and fenders. Buyers could upgrade to a threespeed automatic transmission with a standard column mounted gear selector, or could choose Edsel’s highly promoted but trouble-prone Teletouch automatic, which placed its drive-selection buttons in the steering wheel hub, as a US$231 option. For 1959, the Ranger and the new top-line Corsair both shared the same 120 inch wheelbase. The frame was ladder-type. Styling for the cars became more conservative, with the horse collar grille being replaced by a shield shape filled with rows of bars. Body styles for the Ranger remained at two-door sedans and four-door sedans, and two and four-door hardtop bodies.

“Then three years ago, I decided it was time to get this car done up for last summer. I went to Three Hills for a car show (just a show, no trophies were awarded) and then Vegreville, where I won a trophy. Every show I have taken the car to that awarded trophies, I have won something. Definitely people like it.” The Edsel is almost all original. “The only thing inside is a new rug, headliner and front seat that was redone. Everything else is original. Bodywise it had minimal rust, so I left that. I put leg pipes on it, factory wire wheels, air cleaner and cleaned the carburetor. I did add a stereo.” The classic has a 292 engine with a four-barrel carburetor and a threespeed transmission for a power train. “I did add a few pieces of chrome, but I kept the originals in case I wanted to put them back on. I put on electric wipers, so they do work now. As far as I am concerned, it is regular maintenance now and it is done,” said Joe. He was building a shed

for his car to keep it away from his work vehicles. “I’m working on other vehicles and then it just gets dirty. It had 98,000 miles on it when I received it. Now it has 99,200. I’ve put 300 miles on it this year (2019), which is the most I’ve put on in a year so far. It is just a joy to

drive,” he said while at the Round Hill carshow. “I have two cars to just enjoy one of them, that’s the problem. Everyone likes this one, so I’ll be taking it out more often. My kids like cars. I have a wife and three daughters who like cars, so it will be with us for awhile.”

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Collector Auto, Auto Memories or Auto Memorabilia? If you have a vintage ride (rebuilt or original), if you’re in the midst of a restoration, or if you’re building a “rat” or a street rod, we’d like to hear from you. We may want to profile your project. Likewise, if you own vintage automotive tools, old diagnostic equipment or other tools or techniques of the trade, please contact us. We’re eager to write and report on these kinds of topics. And, our readers want to see what interests you!

Contact Murray Green, News Reporter Phone 780.672.3142 Email murrayg@camrosebooster.com

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Stocking shelves

County applies road weight restrictions By Murray Green

Camrose County council not only ratified the vehicle weight order from March 27, they added a road ban which became effective on April 17. Council is authorized to limit or restrict vehicle weights on County roads. During the slow spring thaw, many gravel roads within the County are soft and muddy. Council met on April 14, but councillors wanted to give truckers some notice. “I think we should give everyone notice and wait until Thursday or Friday,” said councillor Brian Willoughby. “I would like to wait until the end of the week, so some loads of grain can get through. I’ve had about 15 calls, probably, on road bans and they were pushing to deliver some loads this week. People are booking loads until Friday,” added councillor Trevor Miller. “Initially, we said Friday, but the sooner the better because of the weather,” said public works manager Zach Mazure. “I agree with Trevor, we should stretch this out until Friday to clear this week of hauling,” said Willoughby. “On the other side, we are getting complaints from the guy driving down the road and can’t get up and down the road because they are so rutted and rough,” said administrator Paul King. “People are get-

ting stuck in the middle of the road.” The road ban restricts axle weights of commercial vehicles on all gravel roads to 25 per cent, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “If we put the ban on before Friday, then what is going to happen is that people will run loads twice instead of once,” shared councillor Miller. “I move that we add the road ban after 11 a.m. on Friday, April 17.” The motion was carried. The road ban usually lasts for about a month, depending on the dryness of the roads. Surrounding areas, Stettler County, Beaver County and Flagstaff County, all have road restrictions at this time.

BIRTHS To Ashley

and Bill Staggs, of Bawlf, a daughter on April 9. To Tabitha and Ryan Sabroski, of Holden, a son on April 11.

DEATHS Mary (nee

Toews) Schmidt, of Tofield, on April 8, at 94 years of age. Jerry Smith, of Camrose, on April 9, at 91 years of age. Sharon Ann (nee Tofte) Taeger, of Camrose, on April 11, at 77 years of age. Clifford Schumacher, of Calgary, on April 14, at 79 years of age.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Safeway assistant manager Al Paquette, right, presents $3,150 worth of Safeway gift cards to Camrose Neighbor Aid Center (Food Bank) program director Jo-Anne Tweed. The funds were raised as part of Sobeys/Safeway company-wide initiative “Joy of Giving” and will be used to purchase much needed items to help stock the shelves at the Camrose Food Bank.

Camrose Police remind motorists to abide all the traffic laws By Lori Larsen

Despite traffic being a little lighter in Camrose these days, Camrose Police Service would like to remind residents that all traffic laws and regulations are still very much applicable and advise to use extra caution when travelling the roadways. Camrose Police Service traffic enforcement officer Constable Sarah Day voices some concern over an increase in traffic violations. “I’ve seen an increase in unwillingness to follow rules of the road,” said Day, “Such as distracted driving infractions that include blatant use of cell phones while driving. I have noted an increase in drivers with their cell phones clearly up to their ear. Motorists carry on about their business, disregarding the direction given to get off of their cell phone.” While all members of CPS appreciate the added stress that everyone is under these days as the result of COVID-19, they also want to remind the public that safety, in all aspects, is still a number one priority. “We have been noticing that some people have become increasingly aggressive when they are stopped, which is understandable with the stress we are all facing, but entirely unwarranted,” commented Day. Currently CPS members are doing everything in their power to mind the rules of social distancing which keeps not only the public safe, but the offi-

cers as well. Protecting the health of the CPS team allows the agency to continue operating at full capacity and available in the event of any emergent situation. “Members are no longer taking documents back to their vehicles in an effort to mitigate contacts as we are in a sanitized environment prior to the stop,” explained Day. Citizens who are stopped by the police are requested to display documents for the officer to read at a safe distance and manner, then wait for direction from the officer. Day also pointed out that while school zones and playgrounds are temporarily closed, the police request that residents operating motor vehicles through these zones to continue to do so at the posted speed limit.

enforcement will have to be stepped up.” As well, many residents are taking advantage of the warmer weather and getting out for walks around the city, so motorists need to be more alert to increased pedestrian traffic. “We are all in this for the long haul together,” remarked Day. “It is our job as members of this community to ensure we are all safe and conducting ourselves in a way that doesn’t put others at risk. I am urging the community to do their part in keeping all of us safe by following the rules of the road, making decisions based on the best interests of our community, and respecting the rules of social distancing.” For many these days, going out for a drive is a way to change up the scenery, enjoy some fresh air and Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Motorists reminded to travel at posted speeds.

“Children are still accessing the fields in these areas,” noted Day. “The same principles apply, and if motorists don’t take steps on their own to make responsible decisions, then

take the edge off of some restlessness. CPS thanks all motorists who are doing their part to abide by all traffic laws and rules and make Camrose roadways safe for everyone.

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Sharon Ann (Tofte) Taeger Sharon Ann (Tofte) Taeger was born on January 8, 1943, to Albert and Esther (Lonning) Tofte in Webster, South Dakota. Sharon grew up on a farm and attended school in Wallace. She attended Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she received her Bachelor of Education in 1965. She would go on to teach in Minnesota, California, Washington, BC, Alberta, and the Yukon. She loved children and much of her teaching career was teaching Kindergarten. She was known for her creativity, storytelling and love of music and art. Sharon met David Taeger at Augsburg College and they were married on August 12, 1967 at the Lutheran Seminary where David graduated. His career in the ministry took them to Port Alberni, BC, and it was there that their two children were born – Aaron (1971) and Andrea (1973). Moving to Stony Plain, AB (1976) when David became pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sharon was very involved in teaching Sunday school, ELW, Learning Ministries, and Worship and Music committees within the ELCIC. Sharon was known for her energy, enthusiasm and willingness to help out whenever needed. From planning the children’s Christmas programs to helping to build a new church, she volunteered her time and talents happily. She played the piano and organ for church, and enjoyed painting with watercolours. Anyone who knew Sharon likely has a card or painting of hers. In 1996, Sharon and Dave moved to Whitehorse, Yukon when Dave became pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, and Sharon did substitute teaching and was very involved in church activities and Braeburn Camp. They enjoyed life in the North, met many wonderful people, and enjoyed the scenic views. After 19 years, they relocated (2015) to Camrose, AB to be closer to their children and grandchildren. After being diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) in 2015, Sharon continued to live each day with the same energy and spirit – taking each day as it came and enjoying spending time with family and friends. When movement became difficult and her speech became poor, she would still light up when visitors dropped by and enjoyed hearing news from friends and family. Sharon touched the lives of many and her life was enriched by her many friendships. Sharon passed away on April 11, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, and leaves to mourn, her loving husband of 52 years, Dave; children Aaron (Terina) Taeger and Andrea Taeger (Dan Wispinski); grandchildren Rebecca, Makayla, Hannah and Luke; brother David Tofte (Donna); and sister Elaine (Steve) Sandberg. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Bethany Meadows for their care and compassion for the last two years. Cremation has taken place and a small graveside service for family will be held at Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. A memorial service will be held in Camrose at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Canadian Lutheran World Relief, Hospice Society of Camrose and District, Trinity Lutheran Church (Whitehorse) Organ Restoration Fund, or Braeburn Camp Memorial Fund in Sharon’s name.

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Heather Wilson who passed away on April 16, 2017 We do not forget her; We love her too dearly For her memory to fade From our lives like a dream. Our lips need not speak When our hearts mourn sincerely, For grief often dwells Where it seldom is seen. Remembered by Don, Blair, Angie and families

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Local students finalists in Watershed contest By Lori Larsen

By using their skills, ingenuity and concern for the future of watersheds, Dana Sych and Soren Skaret, students from Hay Lakes School, and Julia Schoff, student from Bashaw School, recently became two finalists in the Caring for Our Watersheds contest. The Caring for Our Watersheds program encourages students in Grades 7 through 12 to come up with viable answers to, “What can you do to improve your watershed?” Dana and Soren’s project is titled “Spring Clean Up” and Julia’s project is titled “Watershed Kids’ Camp”. It is important to note that the project ideas were developed prior to the COVID-19 restrictions, postponements and cancellations, and therefore the projects may not be proceeding as described. Hay Lakes finalists Dana and Soren said about their project, “An annual spring cleanup will make our village more appealing to the eye and encourage community-wide participation in keeping our water-

shed litter free. Getting the school involved in spring cleanup will promote a healthy environment and teach kids about the importance of taking care of our watershed.” Program sponsor Nutrien works with local organizations in 10 regions across Canada, the USA, and Argentina to offer the contest. Bashaw finalist Julia described her project concept. “My solution to this problem is to hold a Submitted one-day watershed camp Bashaw School student Julia at Trenville Park on the Schoff is a Watershed contest banks of the Red Deer finalist with her project River. One of the biggest Watershed Kids’ Camp. lessons at the camp could a final competition with a be environment advocacy. five-minute presentation, Environmental advocacy is but as a result of social disimportant because if kids tancing requirements and stick up for the environgovernment proposed canment, other kids are more cellations /postponements likely to as well.” Contestants are of gatherings/events this required to develop a writ- year, the ten groups will be ten proposal that describes dividing the $6,000 of priztheir specific project idea, es equally, each receiving which is then judged by a $600 cash prize, and a watershed experts and matching amount for their school. educators. The initiative also proThe top 10 proposals are then selected as final- vides $10,000 in funding to ists. Ordinarily, the final- implement projects. ists share their ideas at “The purpose of the

ronment. It’s inspiring when they turn their ideas into reality.” The project has been well received in Camrose and area. “Over the years, the community has shown great leadership in mentoring the students and helping them implement their ideas,” said Battle River Watershed Alliance Education and Outreach coordinator Nathalie Olson. “I hope to be able to offer funding and support to make Submitted these students’ ideas a Hay Lakes School students reality.” Supporting students Soren Skaret, left and Dana Sych were finalists in the in the quest to take posiCaring For Our Watersheds tive actions to help the contest with their Spring environment, the Caring Cleanup project. for our Watersheds competition is a great fit for contest is simple,” says project-based learning in Nutrien representative Lindsey Verhaeghe. “Our both junior and senior high goal is to encourage stu- classes, and fits well into dents to learn about their the science and social scilocal watershed and be ence curriculum. For more informainspired to make improvements to the land, air tion, contact the Central and water. With commu- Alberta Program Coornity and school support, dinator Nathalie Olson nathalie@battleriver we have seen the creativ- at ity and determination stu- watershed.ca, or visit www. dents have for protecting CaringforourWatersheds. and preserving the envi- com.

Teachers use innovation for students’ learning By Lori Larsen

Mr. Nelson’s Google PE classroom and use some been using a variety of learning opportunities Schools are a haunting site these days. of his ideas in my own classroom. to keep students engaged. Empty parking lots, abandoned playgrounds “Every day, we give students a half-hour “Now that we are doing the teaching online, and an unsettling silence in the halls, but while exercise video that Joe Wicks is doing during I knew I couldn’t just give them regular assignthe buildings may be still, the teachers and self isolation from schools, and maybe a couple ments. I had to think of ways to keep their students are not. of other fun activities,” said Heidt. interest,” explained Barclay. Teachers have had to take on the daunting The challenge of ensuring students contin“I have been doing lessons a few differtask of providing continued quality education ue to learn through these unprecedented times ent ways–Screencastify videos of me reading to students through the use of technology and has been met with vigor as teachers go above a chapter book for a novel study, grammar online teaching. and beyond the normal call of duty. assignments in video game format, personalTeachers are finding fun and innovative Sifton Grade 5 teacher Vicky Barclay has ized math lessons using a document camera, ways of facilitating curriculum weekly Google Meets. online, librarians are provid“Sometimes I just let the ing storytime through video, students chat to each other, physical education teachers are things like that. arranging online gym classes “This week, I was feeling for students to participate in in a rut, so I couldn’t imagine within the safety of their own how bored the students were homes, and some teachers are feeling. I needed something fun even planning and arranging to bring some joy, so I thought online social events, such as of doing a Dance Party through dances, participated from the Google Meet. We had about safety of the students’ homes. 16 students and teachers show Parents are understanding up, I hooked up a speaker to more and more the hard work my iPad and we all danced and dedication of teachers, for in our offices. Hopefully, this not just their own child (chilwill become a regular event dren), but a class filled with until we are all back at school students. together.” Keeping students active, fit These times have been met and healthy is a vital proponent head on by teachers, support of their learning, and École staff and administration of Sifton School physical education schools, and they have tapped teacher Tim Heidt is doing his into their own sets of skills, part to make online PE fun creativity and ingenuity to while purposeful. keep the learning going. “Personally, I am fairly Amidst the lessons of math, tech challenged,” he said, durscience, social studies, laning an email interview. “When guage arts and others, the stuI heard that other teachers, dents are being taught to think such as Greg Doll at St. Patrick outside the box, and to use Catholic School (Camrose) and their imagination by example Jardath Nelson at Jack Stuart from these amazing educators. School, were doing online PE, I Parents, as well as many thought it was a great idea. citizens around the community, “At a time when students province, country and world, are stuck inside for the day, are developing an even deeper it is important that they have Submitted appreciation for teachers and some movement breaks during École Sifton School Grade 5 student Charlie Foss continues his learning with the impact they have on chiltheir day. I was able to join online help from his teachers. dren’s lives.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SENIOR OPERATOR – WATER TREATMENT PLANT The City of Camrose is seeking an energetic and reliable individual to fill the permanent position of Senior Operator in the Utilities – Water Treatment Plant section of the Public Works department. This is a unionized position under CUPE Local 1425 and is inclusive of a trial period as per the Article 11.05 of the Collective Agreement. FUNCTIONS: • Work in all related areas of Utilities – Water Treatment Plant operations, which includes, but is not limited to, operations and maintenance work such as lab testing, performance monitoring, chemical handling, and repairs at the Water Treatment facilities within the City including the Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) facility. • Management of other staff at the Water Treatment Plant. Coordinate submission of online reporting data to Alberta Environment and Parks. • Operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Collection System, Water Distribution System, and the Wastewater Treatment Facility as occasionally required. QUALIFICATIONS: • Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent. A Water or Wastewater Technician program would be considered an asset. • Alberta Environment and Parks Certificates of the following are required: Water Treatment – Level 3 or higher. Maintaining an Alberta Environment and Parks Certificate within Wastewater Treatment (Level 1 or higher) is an asset. In addition, be qualified to perform the duties of an Operator 4 – Utilities and meet the applicable requirements of Senior Operator as per the Collective Agreement. • Proven mechanical and instrumentation aptitude with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications and SCADA software. Familiarity with CLAROS and WIMS software is an asset. • Reliable with a strong work ethic, with sound decision-making and communication skills. • Must be able to meet the City’s on-call protocols and participate in the oncall rotation detailed in the Collective Agreement and as assigned for the Utilities team. • Valid Class 5 driver’s license with air brake endorsement. HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are generally 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Shift work, on-call and overtime will also be necessary to address operational requirements. HOURLY WAGE: $33.13 per hour in accordance with the CUPE 1425 Collective Agreement, plus any additional premium pay as outlined in the collective agreement. APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit an application to the email address below by May 1, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. ONLY EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. We appreciate and consider all applications; however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. CONTACT: City of Camrose – Public Works Address: 4202-51 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0P8 P: 780-672-9195 E: hr@camrose.ca W: www.camrose.ca

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of BONNIE JUNE CRAFT, who died on January 25, 2020. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by May 29, 2020, and provide details of your claim with JONATHAN D. SIMS, at Fielding & Company LLP, Suite 100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S3. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

Kurek updates local residents at town hall meeting By Murray Green

MP Damien Kurek used a telephone town hall meeting to discuss issues with his constituents on April 16. After addressing people over teleconference, he fielded questions from concerned citizens including COVID-19. “As we continue to learn and flatten that curve, we want to ensure that all of the tools and information are available to help Canadians respond. We want to get that information out, so Canadians know exactly what they should and can do,” suggested Kurek. He was asked about summer jobs. “Students are facing uncertainty about summer positions, or otherwise. We thankfully received an answer this past week that the summer

jobs grant is being funded. There will be changes to it. One of the very positive changes is that it is going to be funded 100 per cent for wages, especially when this helps a lot of small businesses and charitable organizations,” said Kurek. “There is a six-month moratorium for student loans as well.” He was asked about what the government is doing to help seniors. “As we have moved from the initial impact from the virus, support for seniors is one of those questions that needs to be followed up on. This has had financial and social impacts on our seniors. The Prime Minister stands in front of his cottage and makes promises, and one of the keys is, is

he going to act on those? I’m working very hard to make sure that does happen–that those promises are followed through on.” Who is going to pay for the money giveaways? “The Monday prior to this crisis, the Conservative brought forward a motion for what happens when there is a need for fiscal response to a crisis. The government stood up and said that isn’t going to happen. Literally five days later, it did. An editorial in one of our national newspapers said $100 billion was unnecessary spent without a clear directive that could have been used to respond to a crisis like this (COVID-19). It is estimated that as much as a $182 billion deficit will be seen this coming year.

That is concerning. Now on the other side, Canadians do need support.” A question was asked from someone in Hardisty about funds for emergency outlets like fire departments and hospitals and places that were closed due to COVID-19 thar run the risk of not opening again. “Access to services is going to be a significant question going forward. You need to be talking to your MLA about it to keep these issues front of mind when the road to recovery comes. We need to have rural Canada as part of the solution. We can’t lose hospitals and schools,” said Kurek. A caller questioned the need for carbon tax. “We all know it is not an environmental policy, but a revenue

policy. The government’s own numbers indicate it will have no effect on the environment. I would like to see it at least eliminated for agricultural services,” he said. “Your second question was on MPs having a pay raise during the crisis. I was totally opposed to this and I made the decision to give my raise to local charities, including food banks, who need help at this time.” If you have any questions or concerns, you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1P9, call toll free 1-800-6654358, 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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A L B E R TA N S H E L P I N G A L B E R TA N S

The Albertans Helping Albertans Virtual 5K is a virtual, province-wide fundraiser that raises funds for the 17 Alberta Health Services cancer centres - from Fort McMurray, to Red Deer to Lethbridge. You can participate by running on a treadmill or on your favourite path while practicing social distancing! This virtual event can take place anytime between May 1 - May 31, 2020.

FOOD DRIVE SUCCESS

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The recent Food for Camrose food drive was a great success and, thanks to the generosity of Camrose residents, over 2,000 pounds of food donations and $5,100 in monetary donations will help to fill shelves at the Camrose Neighbor Aid Center (Food Bank). Pictured left to right are Jodie Lewis, volunteer; Susan Galigan, volunteer; Jo-Anne Tweed, Neighbor Aid program director; Shayne Lewis, volunteer; and Matthew Graham, initiative organizer and volunteer.

By Murray Green

Welcome back feathered friends

All sports teams within the City of Camrose will be without access to fields and diamonds until after July 3. “In an effort to protect the community, the City Emergency Management Committee has cancelled all public events including organized team sports, festivals and parades until

July 3,” said Patricia MacQuarrie, City of Camrose communications and economic development manager. The City will decide at a later date if and when the parks and fields will be open again. The decision was based on the COVID-19 pandemic that hit the world in earlier this year.

Camrose Minor Soccer Association has cancelled the 2020 season and tournaments, and are issuing refunds. Camrose Minor Ball Association has cancelled all events up to the July 3 date. A meeting at a later date will determine if Baseball Alberta playoffs will take place in July and August.

Central Agencies Home of the Week

Bi-level meets all needs

By Lori Larsen

We missed you Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Warmer weather and robins are a welcome sign of happier days. With this week’s temperatures promising to be in the teens, our orange-breasted friends won’t be the only ones flitting about the City.

Settle in to your new home with this wonderful completely finished bi-level located in a well established subdivision. The home entryway is well lit with a beautifully appointed staircase and gorgeous laminate wood flooring that leads you up to the open concept home. A rustic stone fireplace awaits you in the front living room which is flooded by warm, natural light. The surround sound offers a whole other level of listening to your favourite tunes or watching television. Follow the flow of the home to the fabulous kitchen with plenty of cabinets for storage and stainless steel appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is a wonderful dinette area with a pass-through window to the living room. Leading off the kitchen, a patio door takes you out to a good-sized deck where you can conveniently get to barbecuing. A private master suite has its own

Wally Wrubleski en suite and completing the main floor is another bedroom and good-sized four-piece bathroom. The lower level is completely finished and is a great place to have fun with the family. A large family room with a wet bar means snacks are close by for family movie night. A third bedroom could very easily be turned into two separate rooms, adding another bedroom, hobby room or home office. A convenient downstairs bathroom allows privacy for older children. The backyard is completely fenced and a heated 26’ x 30’ garage with lots of built-in cabinets means room to park your vehicle and have an amazing workshop. Time to call this wonderful bi-level, located at 3814-62 Street, home. Priced at $284,900, it is easier than ever to own your own home. For a virtual tour, contact Wally Wrubleski at:

Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 Cell 780-781-7323

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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

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

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

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

4 BDRM. 3 FULL BATHS ~ CREEKVIEW Asking $498,000 CA0182630 COPPERSTONE CONDO OVERLOOKING MIRROR LAKE! Now only $498,000 CA0140533

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

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

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

WALKOUT BUNGALOWS VALLEYVIEW WEST Asking $397,162 CA0165802

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

SOLD BEAUTIFUL PARKVIEW BUNGALOW! Asking $379,000 CA0190750 5-BDRM CENTURY MEADOWS BACKS ON BERM & WALKING TRAILS G ! Asking $369,900 NEW LISTIN CA0191955

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

WALKOUT BUNGALOW STYLE DUPLEX Asking $349,900 CA0180068

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

RESIDENTIAL LOTS

HUSTLE PARK ... by huge playground and west end amenities! • 30 lots w/alley access, start from $91,190 • 18 cul-de-sac lots, start from $114,290 SOUTHWEST MEADOWS ... by parks, playground and West End amenities! • 14 lots with alley access, from $96,690 • 11 large cul-de-sac lots, from $139,425 Call now for more information!

INCREDIBLE MIRROR LAKE VIEWS! Asking $445,000 CA0189911

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

WOW! WALKOUT BUNGALOWS! Asking $428,162 CA0168185

ACREAGES

FOR SALE/LEASE

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

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

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

CA0192329

NEW LISTIN

SOLD SUPERIOR CHARM AND CHARACTER! Asking $225,000 CA0190170

JUST

BEAUTIFUL PARK PLACE SOUTH CONDO Asking LISTED ! $219,900 CA0192317 GROUND FLOOR CONDO, HTD. GARAGE, WORKSHOP IN BLDG. Now only $209,900 CA0153960

MOVE-IN READY BUNGALOW Asking $289,900 CA0190732

ENJOY CAREFREE CONDO LIFESTYLE! Asking $199,900 CA0187930

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

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

TERRIFIC BUNGALOW HOME Asking $274,900 CA0178555

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

GREAT FLEXIBLITY IN MAYERTHORPE Over 23 acres along Hwy 43 Asking $230,000 CA0168666 SO AFFORDABLE, SO MUCH POTENTIAL … Almost an acre Asking $69,000 CA0177394

4-BDRM BUNGALOW CLOSE TO MIRROR LAKE, WALKING TRAILS Asking $184,900 ! LISTED CA0191728

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

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

BRIGHT, COZY UPDATED BUNGALOW Asking $256,500 CA0169616

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

PRIVATE, PEACEFUL – CLOSE TO FORESTBURG 8 acres CA0192314

FOR LEASE

CUTE UPDATED BUNGALOW W/CURB APPEAL Asking $149,900 CA0190876 MF CONDO W/OUTDOOR PATIO! Asking $194,000 CA0189029

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

COMMERCIAL

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

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

NEW PR ICE!

SOLD

EASY WALK TO UNIVERSITY, VALLEY TRAILS Asking $182,900 CA0188470

R EDUCED !

PERFECT STARTER OR INVESTMENT HOME! Asking $168,000 CA0184054

M&M FOOD MARKET Asking $339,000 CA0143960 Zoned m1 ... Exc. east end location! 10,000 sq. ft. CA0146778

OUT OF TOWN

NEW NORWAY … 3-bdrm. bungalow on huge lot. Asking $107,500 CA0172315

DAYSLAND BUNGALOW Asking $289,000 CA0177058

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

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 CAMROSE! Asking $747,000 CA0166651

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

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

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

NEW ADULT COMMUNITY CALL NOW TO VIEW!

IN ONE WORD ~ “WOW”! …

Awesome Community

Basement & Non-basement models 1456 sq. ft.

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

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

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

east end HWY LOCATION – BRAND NEW $1500 to $3000/mo. CA0152225

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

Starting from $397,162

CAMROSE HOMES

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

2435 sq. ft. ZONED C1! Asking $2435/mo. CA0148933

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

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

EXC. OFFICE OR BUS. LOCATION, 1600 SQ FT Asking $1450/mo. CA0149692

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

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

GREAT OPPORTUNITY … 85’x122’ lot bordering 48 Avenue and 48 Street in Camrose. Close to college, schools, downtown, Mirror Lake. Asking $119,900 CA0177494 LAKE LOT … at Summer Village of White Sands! Asking $105,500 CA0191438

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

Beautiful Walkout Bungalows by Battle River Homes

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

LOTS

NEW 1080 SQ. FT. BAYS Asking $1100/mo. CA0177690 BEAUTIFUL, PRIVATE 5.12 ACRE ACREAGE Asking $349,900 CA0185134 CHARMING 5 ACRE PARCEL w/32’x50’ QUONSET Asking $149,900 CA0188718

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.

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

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

G! NEW LISTIN CHARMING, IMMACULATE ACREAGE on 2.79 acres Asking $399,950

GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT! Asking $229,000 CA0189173

ACREAGES

BUSINESS

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

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

VILLA AT VALLEY RIDGE – BY WALKING TRAILS Asking $307,900 CA0167872

NEW LISTIN

SOLD

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

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

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

COVID-19 Protocol at Central Agencies

2192 sq. ft. walk out 2-storey

2-storey walkout with unobstructed valley view!

Asking $529,900 CA0186039

Asking $566,900 CA0185590

$ 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.