April 28, 2020 Camrose Booster by The Camrose Booster

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Vol. LXVIII, No. 23 32 pages April 28, 2020

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Helping Inside Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . 6 Seniors’ Scene . . . . . . . 8 and 9

Rita Helmig, holding a photo of her dearly beloved husband Larry, and their son, Adam, will both be social distancing and recalling special memories while “fun-walking” in the coming days.

City of Camrose . . . . . 13 to 15 Out and About . . . . . . 17 to 19 On the Road . . . . . . 20 and 21 Obituaries . . . . . . . . 26 and 27 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . 28 to 30 Central Agencies Realty Inc. . . . . . . . . 31 and 32

Reflections Column by Bonnie Hutchinson . . . . . . . . . . 4 Just Sayin’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ask the Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 #CamroseCares shows Camrosians care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Earth Day celebrated in Camrose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Students can borrow a computer to learn at home. . . 24 Reflections Column by Laurel Nadon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Community Peace Officer serving city . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Larry Gibson Memorial Fun Walk-Run for Special Olympics Camrose, the annual fundraiser created in his memory, will be hosted in a far different way this year. In order to abide by prudent social distancing rules, this year’s activity will not be a one-day event. It will stretch out to a five-day event from April 28 to May 2. The Camrose trail system will not be formally utilized. In fact, participants will be expected to walk on treadmills in residences or around your own neighbourhood. The usual “socialization” part of the event may well be the biggest change of all! The planning committee specifically asks that “group walking” not be allowed this year. Group walking MUST be limited to immediate family or very small groups of those individuals with whom you are in routine, everyday contact throughout this pandemic. For online donations and registration information, go to www.specialolympics.ab.ca/camrose.

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Flags fly in Camrose for solidarity By Lori Larsen

The Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak has deployed Canadian flags at both the east and west entrances to the City of Camrose and in a variety of City-owned flowerbeds throughout the City. The flags were placed with the permission of the City and respecting social distancing protocol in a show of support and in recognition for all the contributions and sacrifices residents are making to “flatten the curve” and ensure the physical and mental health of fellow Camrosians. “Our Rotary Club wishes to inspire Camrosians and Canadians to be proud and to look to the future with pride and optimism that life will be great because of who we are and the country we live in,” said Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak member Cliff Drever.

This particular initiative was proposed as a onetime feel good campaign that would remind Camrose and area residents of the strong commitment to the community’s wellbeing, but also as a show of pride for anyone coming into or passing through our fair city. In addition to decorating the City flowerbeds, the Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak has had discussions with the long-term care home stakeholders in Camrose about the possibility of placing flags by the residences as well. The Rotary Club(s) of Camrose have been flying the colours of Canadian pride for many years now during their annual major fundraiser Flag Program, where residents can subscribe through donation to have a member of the club deploy a Canadian flag(s) during three of the main long weekends, including

Victoria Day (May 18), Canada Day, (July 1) and Labour Day (Sept. 3). “We have much needed help in our yearly Flag Program from the Camrose Air Cadets Squadron,” said Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak member John Stoddart. “I believe we have worked out a way to do this respecting the social distancing restrictions in place right now. Our thanks go out to these fine young people and their parents.” For more information on the annual Flag Program, contact the Camrose Rotary Daybreak by emailing camrosedaybreak@ gmail.com or by regular mail service at Box 1515 Camrose, Alberta T4V 1X4. The Subscription Form can be accessed from the story on CamroseRotary Daybreak.com.

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Sanitized pivoting

A lot of us are “pivoting” these days. Whatever we thought we were going to do in April has probably turned out differently than we imagined back in January. We’ve had to change direction sharply and quickly–a pivot. Back in January, if you’d told me that in April, I’d be staying two metres away from every human being outside my home, and wearing a face mask and gloves to buy groceries, I’d have found that hard to imagine. I’d also have found it hard to imagine that hand sanitizer was out of stock everywhere, and had become a hot commodity. One of my favourite stories this week was about former Edmonton Eskimo Kevin Lefsrud, who is currently cranking out hand sanitizer from what used to be a liquor distillery and distributing it in teddy bear shaped bottles. Talk about a pivot. When I learned more about the story, I thought the “pivot” theme goes back a lot further than COVID-19. ***

If you’re a long-time Edmonton Eskimos fan, you might remember offensive lineman Kevin Lefsrud (Grey Cups 2003 and 2005). Growing up on the family farm near Viking, he loved farming and loved football. He won a Vanier Cup at University of Saskatchewan and went on to play professionally for Montreal (Grey Cup 2002) before joining the Eskimos in 2003. In 2006, Lefsrud took a year away from football as he took over the family farm. He and the Lefsrud family run a fourth-generation 4,500-acre farm near Viking that’s been operated by the family since 1903. Back playing football in 2007, he was having a great year with the Eskimos–until he suffered a concussion. A few weeks later, he’d recovered enough to be playing again when he suffered a second concussion in a home game against Hamilton. One concussion is serious. Two concussions in less than a month are beyond serious. He was placed on the nine-game injured list. Three weeks after the second concussion, he was still having headaches he called “vicious”. In an interview about whether he would play again that season, he said, “I’m guessing that’s it for me. My family is guessing that’s it. Anything can happen. I could play again this year, who knows? But I have a wife. I have a family. I have the farm. I have other things that are important in my life.” When he started that game against Hamilton, he didn’t know it would be his last professional game. Pivot.

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Most of us are going through difficult times now, but some are suffering more than others. One thing history has taught us is that humans have had existential crises before and we can learn from how our ancestors dealt with those problems. I think most would agree that we survived because we helped each other. Certainly, the stories I heard from my grandparents, who lived through the Great Depression and Second World War bears this out. The immediate future looks bleak with the economy crashing and many being without an income. Jobs lost may never be replaced. This has the potential to lead to revolution and disaster, but it need not. The governments of many countries have recognized that they must step in to help. Canada, I believe, is a leader in this. What is happening is that we are in an experiment with UBI (Universal Basic Income), albeit on a short-term basis. I suggest that it must be made permanent. If we are to live in a society where significant numbers will be permanently unemployed, whether because of robotics or AI, or any other reason,

then we must take care of those who need help. Not by welfare programs, but as of right. Of course, taxes will go up, but mostly on those, like myself, who have benefited most from the current system. The very rich, who have benefited most from the corporate welfare state and laws written to allow them to unfairly grab the bulk of the wealth of the state created by everyone, now must give back. Just like the adage that “the poor will always be with us,” so will the rich. I am not suggesting that extreme wealth be banned, only that the wealth of a society be more equally distributed. Most of the distortions on the wealth distribution started in the ’70s and got worse as the greed of a few brought us to this very dangerous time. Don’t let the wealthy and their minions continue to frighten you into believing that asking for a more reasonable distribution of the nation’s wealth is socialism or communism. It was the society that largely existed in Canada when I came to Camrose as a young lawyer. It exists, successfully, in the Scandinavian countries and a few others. Harry Gaede, Camrose

Ships poem

“Western Flowers of the Sea” Five and twenty warriors From Dominion’s western side Fiesty little fighting ships Full of hometown pride The wild roses of Alberta The Yukon and BC Manitoba and Saskatchewan Western flowers of the sea Vancouver and Regina Lethbridge and Quesnel Calgary and Rosthern Weyburn fighting hell Brandon and Nanaimo Here comes Chilliwack Moose Jaw ramming U-boats Kamloops striking back Saskatoon and Dawson Agassiz and Trail Battleford and Dauphin Mighty Morden setting sail Kamsack and Drumheller New Westminster on the guard Alberni and Wetaskiwin With Camrose charging hard Royal Canadian Navy Western Canada Corvettes On the water fighting bravely Lest we all forget The wild roses of Alberta The Yukon and BC Manitoba and Saskatchewan Western flowers of the sea. Garth Paul Ukrainetz, formerly of Camrose

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It took more than a year to be more or less back to normal after the concussions. He was always going to be farming. But distilling? Another pivot. The distillery was his wife’s idea. In an interview with Terry Jones of the Edmonton Journal, he said, “She saw how things were going coming off the concussion and told me I needed a dual life like I had with football and farming. So she bought me a still.” It started out as slightly illegal moonshining. They’d give away jars to get feedback on whether their booze was any good. The family now runs a legal distillery that produces an alcohol brand called Section 35 (because they’re on Section 35 of the land). “My spiced rum we’re calling Concussion,” he said. And then came COVID-19. Along with other small distillers, they were asked to start making hand sanitizer. In just three weeks, Lefsruds were able to pivot their operations to make hand sanitizer. But they needed bottles. Their neighbours, the Yaremcio family, produce Bee Maid Honey. When the Yaremcios found out Lefsruds needed bottles for hand sanitizer, they donated 60,000 teddy-bear shaped honey bottles. Lefsrud says, “It’s the craziest thing I’ve ever been involved in.” Pivot, pivot, pivot. How many football-playing, 4,500-acre-farming, liquor-distilling people do you know whose distillery produces hand sanitizer that comes in a teddy bear shaped container? Only in Alberta. East Central Alberta. ***

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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Laurel Nadon, Camrose Booster A moose was spotted north of Camrose searching for food after the last snowfall. The moose, along with the rest of us, was happy to see spring finally arriving.

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Jaywalkers’ cancelled this year By Lori Larsen

While the decision didn’t come easy, the Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce announced on April 24, they will be forgoing hosting the annual Jaywalkers’ Jamboree for this year. “As a proud host of Jaywalkers’ for the past 62 years, the Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce is saddened to share the news that we

are unable to host the 63rd annual Jaywalkers’ Jamboree,” announced Chamber president Chuck Erman. “While it is a difficult decision, we know it’s the right thing to do. We promise this does not mean the end of Jaywalkers’ Jamboree and the incredible community spirit it creates,” added Erman. “We will be back in June 2021, bigger and better than ever. “We sincerely wish you

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

Several weeks ago, I wrote a column with the statement, “A crisis is not the time for partisanship; however, a crisis does not mean that there should not be accountability.” This has been the attitude I have maintained through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Official Opposition has worked hard to ensure that the necessary supports are there for Canadians and Canadian businesses in their time of need. This has included advocating for changes to some of the programs announced, presenting ideas to support key sectors impacted, and asking the tough questions about all aspects of the government’s response. As a reminder, if you need help or have concerns, reach out to me through my office. Over these last couple of weeks, my Conservative colleagues and I have been working to ensure Parliament holds regular meetings in a manner that respects democracy and honours public directives. Democracy cannot take a backseat in a time of crisis; instead, the crisis emphasizes democracy’s importance. Canadians rely on government functioning and parliamentarians working together to get them what they need. The way we make sure that happens is through parliamentary discourse. Face-to-face debate in the House of Commons is one important component to a healthy democracy. It’s how you are assured your representative can speak on your behalf, regardless of the circumstance. It’s very disconcerting to see the Prime Minister avoid accountability and instead replace it with 30-minute, tightly controlled press conferences. It was only with sustained pressure that the government relented and allowed for partial parliamentary oversight. Unfortunately, the government has limited sitting days of Parliament to one day a week. They did so with the support of the NDP and Bloc parties, as they proudly proclaimed that they would have two additional “virtual accountability sessions.” Yet on April 21st, the clerk of the House of Commons reported that having 338 MPs present for a virtual meeting of Parliament would be beyond the capacity of the House of Commons. This is something that was shared with the government well before April 21st message, showing again that the Liberals misrepresented the facts while trying to shut down Parliament. I am not opposed to technology to improve democracy. I have used it for tele-town halls, social media and video conferencing to connect with many of you during this crisis. In fact, parliamentary committees have utilized video conference technology to conduct meetings where they can hear from experts and witnesses. Technology can be a great asset, but the importance of in-person parliamentary sittings and the accountability it instills is essential. As many of us deal with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to continue to diligently heed the advice of public health officials. At the same time, we need to develop a plan to empower Canadians and businesses to emerge from this crisis. As your MP, I am working tirelessly on both fronts. In conclusion, I encourage the people of Battle River-Crowfoot and all Canadians not to lose hope; together we will make it through. 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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Getting what you need online By Camrose Seniors Coalition

It’s a whole new world out there right now. For many seniors, it means having to navigate online like never before. We know, it’s not easy! When FaceTime becomes a new normal for talking with your loved ones, you know it’s worth the struggle to see smiling faces at the other end. There are online resources that can make your life a little easier right now. Mental health supports: We are all under a lot of stress and anxiety and many will need some extra support. For a full list of mental health resources from Alberta Health Services (AHS), check out ahs.ca/helpintoughtimes. The Centre for Online Mental Health Support is a virtual support group to help us all through these uncertain times: comhs.health/. Groceries: We need food. To stay isolated as much as possible, ordering your food online can be a huge help. Google can help–type in the name of the grocery store, plus Camrose delivery. The different options will show up on their website. Save-On Foods, Superstore, Walmart and Wildrose Co-

op are all online. You can also call Co-op in Camrose at 780-672-3107 ext. 2 to make arrangements. There are two choices offered by grocery stores. One is curbside pickup, where you have to go to the store and pick up your order. The other is delivery to your house by the store. Charges for these services vary from store to store. Make sure

that you double check and verify how much the charges will be. There could be a charge, it could be free, or it could be a minimum order. Don’t forget: SOS is delivering groceries, prescriptions from pharmacies and food bank for free. Contact the SOS office at 780-672-4131 or email soscamrose@gmail.com. Continued on page 14

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By Murray Green

Former Camrose Kodiaks and Camrose Minor Hockey player Kyler Kupka completed his freshman season as a forward for the St. Cloud State University men’s hockey team this spring, reported Tom Nelson. Kupka played in 12 games for the Huskies during his rookie season, collecting two assists. He also had 15 shots on goal and two blocked shots during the 2019-20 season. St. Cloud State University plays in the National Colleg iate Hockey Conference, which is widely recognized as one of the nation’s premiere NCAA Division I men’s hockey conferences. SCSU has won three NCHC titles in 2014, 2018 and 2019, and posted a 13-15-6, 10-12-2 NCHC record in 2019-20. Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State University is located in the city of St. Cloud, Minnesota.

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CHIEF Dean LaGrange Chief of Police Camrose Police Service Question: Can a Camrose Police officer give a ticket outside City limits? Answer: A Camrose Police officer has authority as a police officer throughout the entire Province of Alberta. This is the same for a police officer from Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Lacombe and Taber. This not only includes Provincial Regulations, but Criminal Code authority as well. As the RCMP are a federal force and transfer to detachments throughout the entire nation, they are deemed to have authority in all provinces and territories.

Camrose, central Alberta doing well in COVID-19 battle By Murray Green

Camrose and the surrounding area of central Alberta region are doing well in the fight against COVID-19. Since the outbreak in mid-March, Camrose County’s lone case has recovered. In the city, Camrose had two cases, one recovered and one person died, leaving no active cases as of April 23. Central A lberta currently has seven cases, one in Red Deer, one in

Red Deer County, one in MD of Wainwright, one in Ponoka County and three in Stettler County. Central Alberta had a total of 83 (as of April 26) and are now down to seven active cases. Wetaskiwin city, Mountain View County, Lacombe County, Lacombe city, Beaver County, Windburn County, Vermilion River County, Kneehill County, and Clearwater County all have fully recovered cases.

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Open Door By Lori Larsen

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There is a lot to be said about how hard times make many people appreciate the plight of those who suffer more and the organizations, staff and volunteers that tend to their needs. The Open Door continues to care for youth at risk in our communities with shelter, food and much needed services and programming to ensure these youth are given the best chance they can to move forward and have a healthy, happy and successful future. “Currently, all programming is available virtually,” said The Open Door executive director and registered provisional psychologist Jessica Hutton. “This means we are communicating via text, email, phone, FaceTime, Skype, and other video chat formats to support youth and their families throughout the East Central Region of Alberta.” The Open Door is hosting daily Facebook Live events at 11 a.m., Monday to Friday, to provide supports to youth and their family. Topics include: dealing with anxiety, depression and anger, programming available, internet safety, and grief during this time. Counselling is also available via video and telephone, as is 24/7 outreach. “We encourage people to follow our social media to keep up to date with current offerings.” Hutton said The Open Door will soon be beginning an online support group for parents/caregivers of teenagers. “This will provide a time for parents and caregivers who are caring for teens to come together and add to their toolboxes, learn, debrief, and find a sense of camaraderie with each other.”

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Camrose shows they care By Lori Larsen

Battle River Community Foundation

COVID-19 Response Grants The Battle River Community Foundation has allocated $100,000 in discretionary funding for grants to eligible organizations in the region for urgent needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. For further information, go to our website brcf.ca, email to info@brcf.ca or call 780-679-0449 (mornings). Grants will be available until the funds are depleted.

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The City of Camrose has created a campaign called #CamroseCares to showcase some of the kindness shown by Camrosians during this difficult time. An extension of the initiative is a print media campaign of which The Camrose Booster is proud to participate. The initiative is a way for Camrosians to show this is the most caring community and also a way of saying thank you to frontline workers and all residents for doing their part in keeping it the safest community as well. The poster on page 13 of this edition of The Camrose Booster should be proudly posted in a position visible from the street to demonstrate your endorsement of the campaign and

as a show of how much you care about our community. The City commends citizens who have already been taking the initiative through sidewalk chalk messages, organizing food bank drives, sewing masks for community members, and more. It all spreads messages of thanks, hope and unity. Using the #CamroseCares tagline will highlight these great gestures when they are shared through social media. “We are surrounded by heroes in Camrose and we’re learning new and unique ways to express our gratitude. #CamroseCares encourages the community to continue to share their creative expressions of solidarity while respecting physical distancing. We’re all in this together and we

can still keep connected during these uncertain times,” said Tanya Pattullo, City of Camrose recreation and culture manager. The #CamroseCares campaign also encourages connection and community strength through activities such as kids sending electronic pictures or messages to seniors in facilities, sharing pictures of window paintings and posting beautiful pictures of spring sunrises and sunsets. The #CamroseCares campaign will be sharing more ideas in the coming weeks on the City of Camrose social media channels. Despite restrictions and social distancing rules that are protecting our health by keeping us apart, Camrose spirit is stronger than ever.

To supplement the $100,000 allocated by the Foundation, donations from organizations, companies and individuals are being accepted to the fund. Until May 31, 2020, the Province of Alberta will match donations made to this fund. Please contact Dana Andreassen at 780-679-0449 to find out how you can make a donation that will make a difference. In accordance with the Alberta Charitable Fundraising Act, we are pleased to advise the BRCF hopes to raise $50,000 for this fund at a cost of $1,000.

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Like many organizations that had major fundraisers cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, The Open Door has been toying with innovative ideas to replace the annual Golf Tournament that raised vital funds to keep the services available. “This is an incredibly difficult time,” said Hutton. “Donations are so important to us, but yet we completely understand that COVID-19 has significantly impacted all of us, and donating for many just isn’t feasible. The Open Door is actively pursuing emergen-

cy funding sources to cope with the increase demands for service and the significant decrease in donations. We have been working together with partners through our Integrated Youth Hub to leverage the already existing resources, and stretch these as far as we can.” The Open Door welcomes any donations–monetary, food or personal hygiene products–that can assist in providing for the community’s at-risk youth and their families. For more information on The Open Door, visit the website at www.camrose opendoor.com/.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Ready to show their support for the City and all residents, children, left to right, William (age 15), Rebecka (11) and Samuel (13) Brager hang up the #CamroseCares poster in a window of their family home. Photo taken through the window, respecting social distancing protocol.

Please post this page in any window which faces the roadway. An initiative of the City of Camrose

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CITY PAGE RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE ORGANICS PICKUP

Accepted Items in the Organics Cart (Green) • • • • • • •

Leaves, shrubbery, and twigs Cold ashes (from untreated wood) Food soiled paper towel, napkins, paper egg carton, pizza box, etc. Fruits, vegetables and their peelings Coffee grounds, filters and tea bags Weeds and grass clippings Cardboard, paper products without staples or spines, and shredded paper that is contained in a cardboard box or paper bag are accepted during the Recycle with Centra Cam Facility closure. NO PLASTIC BAGS Compostable materials that are placed in regular plastic bags will not be picked up

CITY OF CAMROSE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Camrose, in the Province of Alberta, has given first reading to Borrowing Bylaw 3096-20 which will, upon final passage and approval, authorize the proper officers of the said City of Camrose to borrow monies from Alberta Capital Finance Authority or another authorized financial institution by way of debenture issues, to pay for the cost of financing the following project: Bylaw 3096-20 – Concrete Monolithic Curb, Gutter & Walk 48th Avenue – Service Road Upgrades The total estimated cost of the aforesaid project is $100,000 per the amounts outlined below: Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10,000 Reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 62,986 Benefiting Owners (Financed by Debenture - 20 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 27,014 The total net amount to be borrowed for the above project on the credit and security of the City at large by the issuance of debenture is $27,014. The debentures are repayable to the Alberta Capital Finance Authority or another authorized financial institution for a period of 20 years, the annual interest rate is not to exceed 8.0%, or the interest rate as fixed from time to time by the Alberta Capital Finance Authority or another authorized financial institution. The Council of the City of Camrose has determined that 100% of the total amount to be borrowed will be repaid on credit of the City of Camrose at large and funded from the annual property tax levy. NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of the City of Camrose that, unless a petition of the electors is received as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass the borrowing bylaw. All persons interested are hereby notified and they are required to govern themselves accordingly. The bylaw may be inspected at the office of the Deputy City Manager. Dated at the City of Camrose, in the Province of Alberta this 27th day of April, 2020. The last date of publication of this notice is May 4, 2020. Kim Isaak, Deputy City Manager 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, Alberta T4V 0S8 Pursuant to Section 1(i) of the Municipal Government Act an “elector” means:

For more information on waste management in Camrose visit: www.camrose.ca or call 780-672-4428 REMEMBER TO GUARANTEE COLLECTION HAVE YOUR WASTE AND COMPOST OUT BY 7:45 AM

A person who is eligible to vote in the election for a councillor under the Local Authorities Election Act. Pursuant to Section 47 (1) of the Local Authorities Election Act, a person is eligible to vote in an election if the person: • Is at least 18 years old • Is a Canadian citizen • Resides in Alberta and the person’s place of residence is located in the local jurisdiction on election day. A petition may be made by the City of Camrose electors equal in number to at least 10% of the population in accordance with the provisions of Section 223(2)(a) of the Municipal Government Act. The petition for a vote must be received by the City Manager within (15) days after the last date of the publication of this notice and shall contain on each page “an identical statement of the purpose of the petition”. (Further requirements of the petition are provided in Section 224 of the Municipal Government Act.)

Getting what you need online for senior citizens Continued from page 9

Other Camrose businesses: they are all great about keeping customers updated on their services and availability, but you will probably need to go online for the most current information. Search them on Google to find their website or their Facebook page.

Many are offering curbside pickup right now. Library services: The library doors might be closed, but you can access material of all kinds online. You will need a valid library card and PIN number. You can call the library at 780-672-4214 or email rgray@prl.ab.ca to get

a library card, get your library card renewed, or get a PIN number. If you have lost your card or are not sure if you have a card, reach out and the library will get you set up. To get started, go to the library website at cpl.prl. ab.ca/elibrary for a list of all library resources. Click

on Learn More to see how to access each resource. cloudLibrary is ebooks, while RBdigital contains audiobooks, as well as magazines. PressReader resource has magazines and newspapers from all over the world for you. Stay healthy everyone! Everyone from Camrose

Seniors Coalition can’t wait to see you in person again soon. Until then, go online so you can keep a safe distance from everyone. For more information about Camrose Seniors Coalition, call Camrose and District Support Services (CDSS) at 780-672-0141 and ask for Maria, Coalition co-chair.

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Downtown Camrose budget approved zero levy rate By Lori Larsen

During a special City of Camrose council meeting held on March 30, council approved the Downtown Camrose (DTC) Developmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revised budget. As a result of the effects of COVID-19 on downtown businesses, DTC submitted a letter to council request-

ing approval for the revised 2020 budget. On Feb. 18, City Council passed bylaw 3095-202020 Business Improvement Area (BIA) Tax Bylaw to levy $81,000 to support the approved 2020 budget, submitted then by the DTC board. The new budget

approved at the March 30 meeting allocated the funds (total budget of $50,325) from DTC reserves. During a special City of Camrose council meeting held on April 9, council approved a revised BIA tax levy bylaw reducing the levy rate to zero.

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Earth Day celebrated in Camrose

Sidewalk messages proudly display our thanks for living on this great planet.

Alex Oliver Photo Sheena, left, and Chase Waddell pick up a discarded pizza box in their neighbourhood in honour of Earth Day and every day. We encourage everyone to be respectful in keeping our Earth clean and beautiful.

Camrose United Church celebrates Earth Day every year to honour the place we live, work and play.

Windows in Camrose homes show support for Earth Day, April 22, and have positive messages for people to view.

Stacey Haugen, children and her mom Carol participated in Earth Day by drawing on their 46th Street sidewalks and garage. The warm weather also indicates that spring is here.

Multi-coloured butterflies brightened Earth Day on April 22 as Camrose honoured the planet.

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Sometimes laughter is the best medicine! While in isolation, my wife finally realized I’ve never had my own toothbrush. She completes me. WEEK #6 I went outside to get some fresh air. I felt something cold and wet on my arm. I looked down and saw a mosquito using a wet wipe before he bit me. The air is so full of sanitizer that I’m not even getting dirty thoughts these days! Teacher: “Just log into Zablezoot, scroll down to the Zork! app and have your child send their assignments through Kracklezam or check the link posted in Drumblekick.” Parent: “Say what?!?” What if this quarantine is just the aliens fattening us up before the big harvest? As a teenager 25 years ago, I’d meet a bootlegger in a dark alley behind a hotel to grab a case of twelve. Now it’s my rendezvous point to meet someone who will cut my hair! Quarantine Day 35: Went outside today and it was so nice to feel the breeze blowing through my leg hair. “Stop eating out, cook at home and you’ll lose weight.” This quarantine has determined that whoever said this is a liar. At this point, I’m just trying to avoid getting one of those bald spots that babies get from laying around all day. If we all stay inside a bit longer, then maybe we can starve mosquitoes to extinction. I googled my symptoms. Turns out I just need my hair done. Quarantine has turned us all into dogs. We roam the house all day looking for food. We are told “no” if we get too close to strangers. And we get really excited about car rides. Has anyone else bought the COVID-19 home testing kit online? I got mine today and apparently I’m pregnant! When this is all over, I’m gonna socialize once and then need to lie down for another 14 days.

These days I try not to look out the window in the morning, otherwise I’ll have nothing to do in the afternoon. Tomorrow at 9 a.m., a medical satellite is passing overhead to take everyone’s temperatures. Please stand outside naked, bending over with your bottom in the air, to facilitate the reading. For those who have lost track, today is Blursday the fortyteenth of Maprilay. If you’re driving alone in your car with a face mask on, stay home, even after this is over. This may explain the reason we need instructions on shampoo bottles. Stepped on the scale this morning and it said, “Social distancing, please. Only one person on the scale at a time.” Guess who got a lot done today? Not me! But congratulations to someone out there! Homeschooling Rule: Anyone who talks back or rolls their eyes is now a janitor until further notice. Next week’s Booster headline: Devastated dad forced to pull own finger amidst social distancing era. The NHL is debating playing the rest of the season in arenas without fans. They’ve reached out to the Arizona Coyotes for advice on this. When this is over, can we keep the taped personal space markers in stores? I got off the couch today like some sort of Olympian. Paranoia has reached absurd stages. I sneezed in front of my laptop and the anti-virus scan started on it’s own. I’m not breaking up with you, I’m just social distancing. Quarantine Day 36: Today, I melted an ice cube with my mind just by staring at it. It took a lot longer than I thought it would. What surprises me the most about this coronavirus is that it has done what no woman has ever been able to do: cancel all sports, shut down all bars and keep men at home! Four weeks of homeschooling my 7-, 9- and 12-year-old kids have gone surprisingly well! They have all graduated from high school and are now ready to move out and get jobs when the quarantine is over!

Life is fragile; handle with care.

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Keeping home safe By Lori Larsen

Maintaining a safe household should be the number one priority on every spring “to do” list, beginning with testing, maintaining and possibly replacing your household smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. “Working smoke detectors are one of the most important factors in a family escape plan,” said Camrose Fire Department fire and life safety educator captain Jeff Knopf. “This early recognition will ensure that everyone in the family can get out to the meeting spot in an evacuation emergency.” Installation

Begin by having laboratory tested smoke detectors properly installed throughout your home. One should be installed inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. For basements, also install one on the ceiling at the bottom of the stairs leading up to the next level. If there are levels with no bedrooms, install smoke alarms in the living/family room or den, near the stairway to upper and lower levels. Install smoke alarms at least 10 feet (three metres) from cooking appliances to minimize false alarms while cooking. Because smoke rises, mount your smoke alarms high on walls with the top of the detector more than 12 inches away from the ceiling, or on ceilings. For pitched ceilings, install the alarm within three feet of the peak, but not within the apex of the peak (four inches down from the peak). Do not install your smoke alarms near exterior doors, windows or ducts as drafts may interfere with the operation of the units. “If smoke detectors are in a location where false activations occur, consider a detector that has a hush or quiet function that when activated will take the alarm offline for a short time and reset itself,” noted Knopf. “Some of these hush function smoke detectors can be activated by remote control. This will ensure that the smoke detector is always ready if needed.” Maintenance

All smoke alarms should be maintained on a regular basis by following the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions. “There is a possibility that over time, smoke detectors may fail and not provide an early warning in a fire,” explained Knopf. “As it is considered life safety equipment,

smoke detectors need to be replaced at least every ten years or sooner if recommended by the manufacturer. If a smoke detector does not have a date on it, it is definitely older than 10 years. Other than the battery, there are no user serviceable parts on a residential smoke detector.” Smoke alarms with non-replaceable batteries are designed to remain operable for up to 10 years. When the unit sounds a low battery warning chirping noise, replace the entire smoke alarm immediately. Smoke alarms with any other type of battery need to have batteries replaced at least once a year, recommended twice a year. Once again, if the unit sounds a low battery chirping noise, replace the battery immediately. Knopf said that smoke detectors are very sensitive and at times, may alarm when there is not a fire. “Common false alarms include steam from showers or cooking. Disconnecting a smoke detector is not recommended and is potentially very dangerous.” Testing

Test all your smoke alarms at least once a month by pressing the “test” button. Any device that does not respond with an alarm should either have the batteries replaced then tested again, or the entire unit replaced if new batteries do not resolve the issue.

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MacDonald finds an Olds Cutlass gem By Murray Green

Robert MacDonald of Bawlf owns a 1971 Olds Cutlass Supreme. “I found this car just by the luck of chance. I lived up north on an acreage. My wife and I enjoy going to garage sales and I happened to notice this Chevy truck in the back alley with a Nova Scotia plate on it. I’m originally from Nova Scotia and I noticed it was for sale,” explained Robert. “I went to inquire in Camrose about it and nobody seemed to know anything about it or who was selling it. I also saw this car under a tarp and in rough shape. It was multi-coloured and didn’t run.” He found the owner of the car. “I struck up a deal and I have been working on it ever since. I painted the car in the backyard and garage with a good friend of mine from back east. I used rust colour paint because I wanted it as a daily driver. It is a temporary paint job until the car is completely restored.” The Oldsmobile Cutlass was a range of automobiles produced by General Motors’ Oldsmobile division between 1961 and 1999. At its introduction, the Cutlass was Oldsmobile’s smallest model; it began as a unibody compact car, but saw its great-

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster When Robert MacDonald was younger, he drove a 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. When he went looking for a similar car, he stumbled upon a more classic 1971 version. His car has a rustic look until he finds the right time to paint it again.

est success as a body-onframe intermediate. Robert didn’t get the truck he wanted, but he loves his Oldsmobile. “Back in the day, living in Nova Scotia, I actually had a 1983 Oldsmobile and I did a whole bunch of work to it.

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Oldsmobile first used the Cutlass name on an experimental sports coupe designed in 1954. It rode a 110 in (2,800 mm) wheelbase, and featured a dramatic fastback roofline and stock V8. Its platform was similar to the compact F-85 introduced seven years later. The 1971 model shared much of the same exterior sheet metal as the 1970, but with a new hood, grille, and headlight assemblies, as well as new bumpers and taillights. Four new exterior body colours were offered: Viking Blue, Lime Green, Bittersweet and Saturn Gold. The famous Rocket V8 continued in several different sizes and power options, with both the large 455 and small-block 350 available with either two- or four-barrel carburetors. This was the last year for the 250 cubic inch six-cylinder engine, as it had not been a popular offering. The 1971 Olds engines also featured lowered compression ratios and designed to run on regular leaded, low-lead or unleaded gasoline with a research octane rating of 91 or higher (equivalent to 87 octane by today’s octane measurements). The same assortment of three-and four-speed manual transmissions were carried over from previous years with Hurst shifters used on floor-mounted three-speeds and all four-speeds.

Then one day, my wife said, ‘Honey, the roof is leaking.’ So I had to make a decision, put a new roof on the house or keep the car. I had to get rid of my baby,” he laughed. “When I came across another Olds Cutlass Supreme, I had to have it. The car is older, but if the price was right, I’m going to take it. The car isn’t going anywhere now, other than to my son one day.” Robert wants to upgrade the interior. “I’m looking at another car for parts to change out the console and bucket seats. I’ve done everything mechanically already. I like that it is an Oldsmobile. You see a lot of Chevelles, so it is nice to have an Olds that isn’t as popular.” One day, he wants to join the Oldsmobile Cutlass Car Club in southern Alberta to get to know other drivers. “The car is completely bone stock. I still have the original rally rims it came with. The only thing majorly done is a rebuild on the

transmission. It still has the 350 engine gold block, the carburetor has been upgraded to another fourbarrel. It has all new brake and fuel lines, newer suspension. I wouldn’t hesitate to drive to the Maritimes and back with it.” Although the car may

not be perfect, Robert is proud to call it his. “I like the car and drive it as much as I can. I put in a big stereo and I actually popped one of the windows going down the road. I’m having fun and she is my baby.”

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Camrose County council approved the 2020 shoulder pull program at the April 14 meeting via video. The County decided to contract shoulder pulling to keep its owns crews on other projects. “We agreed to hire a company on a contract basis and based on unit rates. Those are hard numbers based on miles and the number of in-field moves,” explained Zach Mazure, public works manager. The shoulder pulling roads include Range Road 185 from Township Road 452 to Township Road 454, Range Road 201 from Township Road 454 to City limits, Range Road 201 from City limits to Township Road 472, Township Road 472 from Range Road 201 to Highway 833, Range Road 194 (Avonroy Road) from Township Road 474 to

Township Road 480, Township Road 474 from Highway 833 to Range Road 204, Township Road 480 from Range Road 201 to Highway 21, Township Road 482 from Highway 833 to Highway 21 to be completed by Re-call Gravel Systems with funding to be provided through general revenue. “I move the motion that Camrose County council approve the 2020 shoulder pull program,” said councillor Doug Lyseng. Shoulder pulling is part of Camrose County’s ongoing road maintenance program, and an intricate and important part of the overall roadway rehabilitation and construction agenda. Shoulder pulling is a construction process to basically bring a previously reconstructed road back into Camrose County specifications.

Shoulder pulling is completed to the County specifications so that regular road maintenance can occur in two grader passes and gravel contributed per mile of road can be limited to a smaller cross section. Additionally, the shoulder pull restructuring of the road is a larger scale version of the constant road maintenance that is trying to be achieved through regular blading of the roads, which is largely intended to maintain good road surface drainage. The process involves: peeling the surface (the crust) to one side of the road. Ripping up the exposed road base so that material brought up from the shoulders will be able to bind to it. Pulling material from the road shoulder back onto the top of the road where it has been ripped. Levelling

and repacking this material in lifts to get good compaction and have a proper crown. Moving the windrow of surface crust to the side of the road just completed and performing the same operation on the opposite side of the road. Once the road top is completed, the dozer will come through and clean up any locations in the ditch that need contouring or smoothing out and the gravel crew will provide surface gravel to the finished product. Some additional facts on shoulder pulling include the cost of shoulder pulling is a fraction of the cost of full road construction. It is a practice best performed on high grade clay roads. It is not as effective on black dirt roads, or shallow or non-ditched roads, but it does improve them to

a certain extent; however, it will take longer to accomplish good results. The shoulder pulling program has historically progressed counterclockwise around Camrose County. Gravel that has been deposited onto the shoulder by traffic is also recovered and put back into the road surface. Roads which are to receive restoration/ shoulder pulling are annually presented to council for their information/approval. All shoulder pull projects as proposed have been incorporated as part of the public works operational budget. There was $503,818 budgeted in 2020 for contract shoulder pull of 25 miles of roadway. The proposed projects are anticipated to cost $504,600 to complete 25.5 miles.

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Tending to the needs of pets By Lori Larsen

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been very obvious on humankind and has taken its toll on livelihoods, emotional and physical well-being and, most sadly, on lives. Through these troubled times, we have turned to, leaned on and supported one another as humans, but we have also pulled closer those amazing other creatures that bring us unconditional joy and love–our pets. Be that dogs, cats, bunnies, gerbils, birds, fish, reptiles, horses, goats, sheep and, yes, even spiders, they are there for us to provide nonjudgemental ears, tilting heads of approval, or compassionate eyes of support. For many, they are their only companions and take the edge off the loneliness, even more so, during these times of self-isolation and social distancing.

Submitted Lovely Lacie is totally relaxed social, distancing from the world on her scratching post. Tips to keep them safe

Anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or any illness, and certainly anyone diagnosed with COVID-19, should avoid interacting closely with their pets. Make sure you wash

your hands thoroughly before and after touching your pets, for the safety of yourself, others and your beloved pets. Check your emotions. Pets are keenly sensitive to your emotions and well-being, and it can be very stressful for them as well. Like children, which in many cases they are, they will pick up on your demeanor. As best you can, keep things normal around the home. Keep your pets hydrated and fed. Make sure their water dish is full with clean water and they are fed regularly as per usual. Continue to exercise your pet. If you are self-isolated and cannot get out for walks (with applicable pets), then play games with your pet, tug of war, chasing balls, hide and seek–whatever it takes to ensure they are getting some physical activity. It will benefit both you and your pet. Stock up, without hoarding, on pet supplies, including food, healthy treats, medications, emergency kits and toys. If possible, make sure your pet’s tags are all up to date in the event they escape isolation. Keep pets entertained, especially if you are working from home. The last thing your pet needs is you frustrated at them because they are suddenly enamoured by the fact that you are home all the time. Toys, healthy chew treats, even the radio or television, can distract a needy companion. Note, this may work with your spouse as well. If your pet does get ill or has an injury, telephone your local veterinary clinic prior to taking them to ensure there is someone there on call. Keep your pet calm and do everything you can to prevent further illness or injury. Lastly, talk to your pet. It may seem odd to some, but talking to your pet in a voice they are familiar with is soothing and calms them, as well as you. Your silence may trigger their anxiety and worry. The sound of your normal voice is very reassuring. They are our family members, our loved ones, our companions and, for so many, our soul soothers. There is no doubt many pets are feeling the sense of change in our world. It is important to care for them as much as they care for us. Animal shelter

During this time of turmoil, the Camrose and Area Animal Shelter is continuing to care for the homeless pets at the shelter. “A few dedicated volunteers have been shouldering the care, cleaning and feeding of our animals,” said Camrose and Area Animal Shelter treasurer Lynn Horsman. “They can’t be thanked enough. They are true crusaders.”

Submitted Zeke takes a little time out from minding the homestead to enjoy a cool dip in a spring puddle.

Cancellation of fundraisers due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a slowdown on walkin donations puts extra pressure on the funds available to maintain care at the Shelter. “We have a frugal board and funds were set aside for emergencies,” said Horsman. “But the money won’t last long with 70-plus cats, two guinea pigs and two bunnies to feed.” The Shelter welcomes any donations of pet food or monetary donations to help purchase food and other necessities. The Shelter continues to provide the upmost care for their little furry clients and ensure medical care in the event of an emergency. Adoptions are also still available through appointment. Shelter manager Susan Hertel reminds residents, “Kitten season is here and cats don’t social distance.”

Leash your pets on City property By Lori Larsen

Camrose residents are reminded that all dogs must be on a leash when on any City-owned property, including all trail systems except those specifically designated as off-leash. The City of Camrose encourages residents to bring along their fourlegged friends for a walk, but also wants to remind them to be responsible pet owners and abide by all City bylaws, regulations and protocol for using the City trail systems. “We have been receiving several complaints about people walking their dogs off leash, specifically on the Stoney Creek trails, north of Camrose Drive. Dogs are only permitted to be off leash in the Stoney Creek Valley, south of Camrose Drive,” explained City of Camrose Community Peace Officer Erin

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrosian Jim Law and trusty companion Willow take a morning stroll around Mirror Lake. Jim is always careful to abide by the pets on leash law, for both the safety of Willow and others.

Van Kuppeveld. “Unless otherwise specified, dogs off leash are not allowed

as stated in Bylaw 2952-17 Section #21.” Allowing your dog to run off leash poses hazards

to not only your own pet, but other people enjoying the trail systems and other pets. “Not everyone’s dog(s) is friendly, so having dogs off leash puts other people and their pets at risk.” If a pet owner is having to chase after and catch an unleashed pet in order to stop it from approaching others on the trail, they run the risk of breaching the two-metre social distancing rule as well. In an effort to control “off-leash” breaches, Camrose Community Peace Officer and members of Camrose Police Service will be monitoring and taking enforcement action against those not complying with the bylaw, which can result in the issuance of a violation ticket with a fine of $75 and higher fines in the case of continuous non-compliance.

As well, residents are reminded to pick up after their pets (with a disposable bag) and dispose of the waste in a proper waste container available throughout the trail system. If you do not wish to touch a public container, carry the bag containing your pet’s waste home to your own garbage container. The warmer weather and the COVID-19 social distancing and “stay at home” restrictions have had a wonderful positive impact on pets. Their humans are home more and able to take them for more walks. The City takes great pride in providing and maintaining wonderful trail systems for the enjoyment of all residents. It is important that we all do our part to make sure everyone can have a positive experience.

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Students can borrow a computer to learn at home, finish projects By Murray Green

Adventure awaits

The book I just finished called Black Wave by Jean and John Silverwood, about a family’s epic sailing adventure, has given me a new outlook on pandemic homeschooling. The family, with four children ages three to 14, set sail from New York in 2004, and made their way through the Virgin Islands, crossing Central America and past Ecuador before ramming into a partially submerged coral atoll in French Polynesia. John was badly injured by the falling mast and they are soon rescued. I was captivated by their descriptions and photos of homeschooling aboard their boat, with chemistry experiments and algebra, and assignments shipped back home for marking regularly. I said to my daughter, “Can you imagine packing everything you need to homeschool for a year and a half? And trying to still do your work in those storms?” But after she learned that many afternoons were spent horseback riding on exotic beaches and snorkeling with sea turtles, she declared, “Mom, that would be so much better than this.” By “this”, she was referring to this new teacher-led homeschooling that so many families are navigating, where all activities with other children are cancelled. Storms with waves two stories high would be a deal breaker for me, but I could see her point–we still need adventure, even when we are stuck at home. Honestly, there are parts of this staying at home business that I love. I can get used to not wearing makeup, not waking up to an alarm clock, seeing more of my children and not packing school lunches in the evenings. I’m pretty sure that our puppy is hoping for a pandemic every spring, because she is loving all of this extra time with us. When we wonder something like, “Do many frogs die when they are coming out of hibernation?”, we can actually take the time to find out. (We learned that when frogs are hibernating, they don’t breathe, there is no blood flow and no heartbeat. Once spring arrives, the frog thaws– sometimes in as little as a day–and hops away. As long as it doesn’t get too cold, they will survive. (Scientists still don’t know what tells their hearts to start beating again!) When Mother Nature flipped the switch for spring, we realized how much water there was in our back pasture. Not just lots of water, but water that was connected! We brought our canoe out and hopped in for a paddle. Then my brother and sister-in-law hopped in their kayak and came for a paddle as well. Our puppy jumped into the water and put both paws on the side of the canoe as if to say, “Hey, I should be in there too.” She jumped around in the water ahead of us in a funny, gleeful spring dance. We hopped out in many spots where the water was too shallow and also watched a muskrat swim ahead of us. The next day, my husband had murmured a bit about it being better if the canoe is lighter with say, one or two people on board, so a person can really canoe. Later, I thought we were heading out for a walk in the pasture when my two little boys came zipping in the house for the paddles. Hmmm, I thought, that was odd. I grabbed the last two paddles and my daughter and I raced outside to discover they were already canoeing. We ran after them, laughing, and caught up and forced them to let us in the canoe. It was an adventure indeed. So is going to the grocery store these days, but I like this kind of adventure better. Next, we decided that in honour of our littlest’s 6th birthday, we would have an afternoon snack picnic in the pasture. I packed a tarp to sit on. The ground’s still pretty squishy, but not with a tarp under you. Even when we feel like we are messing up, and we know that there are things our children are missing out on right now, we can take heart in knowing we are doing our best, and that we are simply having different adventures. I have a little sign by my front door that reads “Adventure awaits.” It’s to remind me that all of life is an adventure.

Students without computers or internet can now learn at home, thanks to a local program. Vision Credit Union system support analyst Linden Seto combines his work skills with his homebased business skills at Kings Computer Repair in Camrose to assist students in learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. “K ings Computer Repair and Higster Computer Repair support student learning and we are working together to offer the Student Rental program,” explained Linden. “We are offering free computer rentals for students and families in need from Camrose, Camrose County and Flagstaff County. Vision Credit Union graciously supplied us a number of computers that we are able to rent out.” A small rental charge covers a desktop computer (with Windows 10 Pro, eight GB RAM, 500GB or one TB HDD), a monitor, keyboard and mouse. All that is required is a signature on a rental agreement, and a deposit, which will be refunded back upon safe return of the devices. “At this moment, I am facing a couple of challenges, and if anyone has ideas, it would be wonderful to collaborate or get some opinions. With the desktop computers right now as they are, they don’t have the capability to connect to WiFi. To remedy this, I’ve been purchasing WiFi network adapters out of my own pocket, and from my

computer repair sales. I’ve been installing them into each computer that has been rented out, and to the ones that will be going out. I’m currently looking to see if there are tech companies that can donate these adapters, so that we can make this available for all the devices,” shared Linden. He also needs web cameras. “A few of the renters have let me know that the rental needs a webcam so that students can have virtual meetings with their teachers and classmates. A few of the monitors that were donated have a web camera built into them. For the ones that do not, I was able to find a couple of old webcams, and have included those with the rentals that have already gone out. Once the web camera monitors have gone out, I’ll need to figure out how to acquire more.” However, if students can’t afford a laptop, the chances of them purchasing internet services is also low. “Another thought that ran through my mind as well was about the families and students who don’t have access to internet at home. The Internet for Good Program that Telus is offering low income families in Alberta and British Columbia may be the solution.” Students might also be able to apply to Telus to qualify for the low internet rates. “I’m also working with Jessica Hutton executive director at The Open Door on this. We’re following up on this to see if this can also apply to the youth who are on their own.”

The Telus Internet for Good Program is available to households with eligible children in BC and Alberta, who have an annual net income of less than or equal to $31,120. Families that meet these eligibility requirements and would like to sign up for the program can send their 2018 Canada Child Benefit (CCB) notice. After reviewing their CCB notice and determine that they are a recipient of the maximum CCB, they will issue them a code directly that they can use to call the call center. Here are some instructions on how to find the CCB notice online if necessary: use the Canada Revenue Agency’s “My Account” service to log in or register. On the home page, select View Mail. Look for your CCB notice under the List of Correspondence items section. Click on the link that says PDF to download your CCB notice. “I’d also like to draw credit to Brady Higginson. He was the one who initially started this program in Sedgewick and surrounding area. With the two of us working in conjunction with one another, and with Vision being able to donate the computers, that’s how we were able to expand the areas that we can now reach.” If you are in Camrose or surrounding area, you can reach Linden at kingcrepair@gmail.com, or by phone at 780-226-8301. If you are in Flagstaff County, you can reach Brady at Higster Computer Repair at Higstercr@ gmail.com or by phone at 780-384-2223.

Linden Seto prepares a computer for use by school children, while they are homeschooling.

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Community Peace Officer serving city By Lori Larsen

The art and the artist?

During a recent visit to Vienna, Austria, I shared dinner at the famous Café Landtmann with some colleagues from the University of Vienna’s literature and media department, one of whom brought up the recent awarding of the Nobel Prize in literature to the Austrian novelist Peter Handke. She expressed her dismay that Handke had been given the prize, since he is infamous for having been a public supporter of Slobodan Alex Capenter Music, Miloševi, the former president University of Alberta of Yugoslavia and indicted war Augustana Campus criminal. While my colleague admired Handke’s writing and had even translated some of his books in the past, she now asserted that he did not deserve the prize and, furthermore, no longer deserved to be translated, because of his political views. This conversation reminded me of the unsettled problem of whether and how to separate art from the artist, a problem that is becoming even more of a conundrum in an age defined by omnipresent social media surveillance, knee-jerk political correctness, and merciless “cancel culture” campaigns. The fundamental question is a moral one: can we continue to enjoy, appreciate, and find meaning in art that has been produced by people who have done bad things? Handke’s case is just the most recent example of the “art versus artist” problem. In music, one of the most famous cases is that of Richard Wagner, the German opera composer—arguably the most innovative and important composer of the later 19th century—who was also a rabid anti-Semite and, much later, a favoured composer of the Nazi movement. In the wake of the Holocaust, the performance of Wagner’s music has been informally banned in the Jewish state. For many, his music’s rich beauty is ideologically tainted by association and is inseparable from his distasteful personal beliefs. More recently, some radio stations in Canada and New Zealand have begun removing Michael Jackson from their playlists because of the accusations of pedophilia that dogged him during the latter part of his life. Similarly, the hugely successful and Oscar-nominated film Joker contains a celebrated scene in which the actor Joaquin Phoenix dances down a flight of stairs accompanied by the song “Rock and Roll, Part 2” by Gary Glitter. Glitter, a 1970s glam rock superstar in the UK, has been imprisoned for rape and pedophilia twice. He is in prison at this moment, serving a 16-year sentence, and critics have expressed concern about the use of the song in the film. In academia, two different modes of interpreting “texts”— broadly defined here as the symbolic arrangement of words, images or sounds—make it possible for us to separate art from the artist, for the purposes of scholarly inquiry. First, the residue of formal approaches from much earlier in the 20th century allows us to focus on “the text itself” and its internal relationships, ignoring its connections to the wider world, including the biography of the artist. Second, the advent of a postmodern standpoint claims that texts are so fundamentally prone to misinterpretation that authors and their intentions effectively “die” once a text is released into the world anyway. However, there is a bigger issue at stake than the nature of textual meaning: namely, that of morality and art. When we begin to condemn some art as immoral, as somehow tainted by dint of its creators, then we are in a dangerous place: ironically enough, a Hitlerian place, no less, in which art— novels that should no longer be translated or read; operas or pop songs that should no longer be heard—is nullified as “degenerate”, as non-art. I realize that Handke, Wagner, and Glitter orbit within rather different constellations, that financial remuneration to living artists who are or have been involved in abhorrent behaviour adds an ethical dimension to the issue, and that music is especially problematic in this debate, given its built-in ambiguities. Nevertheless, the essential puzzle of the relationship between art and artist remains. Can we be comfortable with the mob rule approach of simply “canceling” art that is made by “bad” people? Or would we be better off heeding the words of Barack Obama who recently spoke out against cancel culture in contemporary society, but could have just as easily been weighing in on the problem of separating the art from the artist, when he reminded us that “the world is messy,” and “people who do really good stuff have flaws?”

In January this year, the City of Camrose welcomed Community Peace Officer Erin Van Kuppeveld to the roster of bylaw enforcement. A recent graduate of University of Alberta Augustana Campus majoring in kinesiology and minoring in criminology, Van Kuppeveld admits she has always had an intent to go into the field of law enforcement. As a CPO with bylaw enforcement, Van Kuppeveld is responsible for responding to, investigating and assisting in resolving complaints involving specific municipal bylaws within the jurisdiction of Camrose.

“In the summer, the main complaints are around residents not maintaining their property– grass and weeds getting out of control.” Once again, the CPO responds to the complaint by doing a thorough investigation and speaking with the subject of the complaint to find ways to mitigate the concern. “If someone needs help maintaining their property, they could ask a neighbour or there are many great companies around Camrose, some we actually contract out, for upkeep on property.” As residents prepare for what hopes to be some summer camping trips, holiday trailers start appearing in residential areas.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Community Peace Officer Erin Van Kuppeveld is happy to be serving the community.

“As a CPO in Camrose, generally we are responsible for responding to complaints and concerns that we receive from community members,” said officer Van Kuppeveld. “Complaints range from concerns over the lack of snow removal on a neighbour’s sidewalk, unsightly properties due to weeds and grass getting out of hand, to dogs running at large.” A large part of the CPO’s job is to respond to and investigate the complaint which usually involves speaking with both the complainant and the subject of the complaint. “Our position involves a lot of mediating between the two,” explained Van Kuppeveld. “We want to try and resolve things as quickly as possible.” During the winter months, the bulk of complaints received by the CPOs are directed to concerns about the lack of snow and ice removal and subsequently someone slipping because a property owner is not keeping up with removal. “We want to try to have the complaint resolved within the three days (the set out time for residential snow and ice removal).

“Residents cannot have any trailers unhitched on the side of road or in front of property. They have to be on a private driveway or private property, not on City roadways.” As alternatives, Van Kuppeveld suggested residents can make use of RV/ trailer storage businesses to store their trailers when not in use and unhitched from a vehicle that can legally tow the trailer. Kuppeveld indicated that the community peace officers rely heavily on residents’ complaints. “We appreciate receiving the complaints so we don’t have to go headhunting or knocking on doors when we see things getting out of control. “Residents need to know that they are not being a nuisance when they make a complaint. It is our job, and we want to hear from the residents about their concerns.” For more information on the issues dealt with by the Community Peace Officer, visit the City website at www.camrose.ca/en/index. aspx or contact the City of Camrose Bylaw Enforcement / Camrose Police Services by telephone 780-672-8300.

Eileen Elizabeth Mohler September 18, 1941 ~ April 18, 2020 Eileen Elizabeth Mohler of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of Wetaskiwin, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the age of 78 years. Left to cherish her memory are her children Harold (Nicole) of Wetaskiwin, Karen (Colin) Brausen of Stettler, and Janice Getchell of Seattle, Washington; seven grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; mother Henrietta Vos of Daysland; and siblings Gerald (Lynn) Vos of Daysland, Alvin (Janice) Vos of Rosalind, Judy (Grant) Bowie of Rosalind, Dennis Vos of Camrose, Gilbert (Kaireen) Vos of Daysland, Jeanette (Harvey) Heller of Camrose, Nancy (Rodney) Kosinski of Daysland, Pat (Doug) Friend of Whitecourt, Joanne (Harold) Waddell of Vegreville, and Sherry (Bruce) Mortenson of Edmonton. Eileen was predeceased by her husband John; father Clarence Vos; and parents-inlaw Harold and Mary Mohler. Due to Alberta Health Regulations, a private family service will be held. A Funeral Mass will be held at a later date. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Cross Cancer Institute, St. Mary’s Hospital, or to Alberta Mental Health. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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In loving memory of

Clark Schaffert 1937 ~ 2015 For the Fallen They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. All our love, The Family

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Ernest Henry Herklotz It is with great sadness, we, the family of Ernest Henry Herklotz, announces his sudden passing on April 18, 2020, at the age of 75 years. Ernie is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Donna; daughter Kimberly (Darrell) Gagne, grandchildren Briana Anderson, Braden Anderson, Shaelynn Gagne and Lorren Gagne; daughter Shelley Borton (Greg Baher), grandchildren Scott (Ashley) Borton and great-granddaughters Paisley and Allie, Brian (Amanda) Borton and great-grandson Elliot, Nicholas (Amber) Borton and greatgrandson Nate; son Michael (Tracy) Herklotz and grandsons Owen and Evan; son Darren Herklotz (Teresa Grier) and grandchildren Lindsey (Zach) and Wyatt; sister Chris (Marc) Tremblay; brothers-in-law Jerry (Marj) Herbert, Sam Herbert, Bernie (Peggy) Herbert, Doug Herbert, Andy (Cindy) Herbert and Armand Goubault; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Mathilda and Karl Herklotz; parents-in-law Charlie and Dorothy Herbert; sister-in-law Gail Goubault; and brothers-in-law Art Herbert, Bob Herbert, Terry Herbert and Ernest Herbert. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Alberta Hospital Foundation, the Alberta Cancer Foundation – Cross Cancer Institute or STARS Air Ambulance.

The family of

Doreen Haugen …would like to thank our family and friends for their love and support since her passing. We also extend our appreciation to the caregivers at Bethany Meadows Aspen. In lieu of thank you cards, a donation has been made to the Huntington Society of Canada. – Doreen’s Family

Recorded Obituary Line: 780-679-2400

Daysland: 780-374-3535

Barbara Jean Lawrence 1947 ~ 2020 On March 15, 2020, Barbara Lawrence passed away while on her dream vacation to Ixtapa, Mexico, at the age of 72. She is survived by her husband Gary of 53 years and her son Bradley. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Blaine, Cassie (Ryan), Meghan, Frankie and Xzaydrien and greatgrandchildren Hayden, Jacob and Hannah; and as well by her sister Kathy (Ian); brothers Bill (Barbara), David (Debbie) and Doug Nelson; sister-inlaw Diane; stepsister Isabel (Lachlan); in-laws Dale (Susan) Lawrence and Rita (Larry) Reinhart. She was predeceased by her parents Royal and Mary Nelson as well as her brother Bob Nelson. She was born in Bentley and grew up in the Woodlea area of Red Deer, attending Central and LTCHS. Barbara was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting and knitting numerous mitts and toques for the newborn babies in Camrose and Red Deer. Her hobby of collecting antiques was never-ending and resulted in a remarkable collection. Her goal in life was to care for others and early in her childhood, she decided to be a nurse. By age 22, she was a wife, mother and registered nurse, being the first married student to graduate from her nursing school. Her active nursing career lasted 43 years in eight different communities, and at retirement, she still wasn’t ready to quit delivering babies. A strong woman whose patience and love comforted many and she will be missed. Cremation has taken place and, in accordance with her wishes, no service will be held.

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Honour your departed friend or relative In loving memory of

Mary Margaret Gartner November 22, 1940 ~ April 24, 2010 Ten years have passed, Still sadly missed and remembered by Bill, Lynnette, Michele, Scott and grandchildren

Simon Peter Cherry October 25, 1966 ~ April 27, 2005 In loving memory of a loving son, brother, father, uncle and friend. Forever in our hearts and daily thoughts. We will always love and miss you. – Mum, Jane, Linda, Becky and all the family

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SIMONSON, Maurine It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our dear mother and beloved wife, Maurine Simonson. Maurine was born in Tonkawa, Oklahoma in 1934. She was a loved school teacher who spent the majority of her career at Mills Haven School in Sherwood Park. Maurine married Henry Simonson in Vermont in 1962, and together they raised three children: Caroline Simonson of Camrose; Eric Simonson of Dallas, Texas; and Andrée (Mark) Griffin of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Maurine had a deep faith in the Lord which she loved to share with others. Maurine is survived by her loving husband Henry; sister Marilyn Davis of Columbia, Missouri; and extended family members. Maurine was predeceased by her parents Della and Charlie Mitchell of Wichita, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of one’s choice. “Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” – Proverbs 31:28

…with a memorial gift that will do good in their name forever.

Tom Chelmick Chairman 780-679-9173

Do I have to start a fund to give to the Battle River Community Foundation?

No! You can donate any amount at any time. Memorial or special event donations honour your loved ones. Your tax advisor can give you information on advantages of donating publicly-held stock to the Foundation and we can help you do it! Another way is by attending Foundation Dinners that honour your Community Builders. All donations are appreciated and eligible for a charitable donation receipt and deductible on your income tax return.

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

In loving memory of

Leslie (Les) Percy December 22, 1930 ~ April 29, 2008 Twelve years have passed Since that sad day, When one we loved Was called away. God took him home, It was His will, But in our hearts, He liveth still. – Mary, Michael, Elizabeth, Ian and families

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

Sure you want your ad to stand out from the rest, but don’t skimp on the sort of information that sells. The item’s condition, size, age, brand name, and colour are some of the basics readers want to know. Without them, your ad may be overlooked.

Steer Clear of Abbreviations

Okay, so you want to include all the important basics. Don’t use strange abbreviations because our ads are designed to spell all the important details. Besides, you are not paying by the line, but by the word, so there is really no need to abbreviate.

Be Honest

Exaggerating your item’s finer points may bring in a lot of responses, but a buyer who’s misled won’t appreciate it and will take his business somewhere else.

State Your Price

The cost of an item is one of the most important concerns of want ad readers. Ads showing prices are ones which get results. Giving a price also serves to “weed out” those buyers not in your price range.

Be Accessible

Including a telephone number or address puts you in touch with potential buyers. Be sure to state the hours you can be reached: a caller who can’t get through the first time often won’t call again.

Don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or problems you may have regarding advertising. Our professionally trained sales staff know the ropes, and would be happy to pass their know-how on to you. That’s why we’re here to help you get the results you deserve.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC – Wilderness Family Camp 2020 has been cancelled and will not be held this summer. It will be up and running again in the summer of 2021.

PERSONAL LOST THAT LOVING FEELING? Find it with a personal ad in The Camrose Booster classifieds. Ph. 780-672-3142.

WANTED WILL ACCEPT OLD VEHICLES, machinery, scrap iron, etc. Car batteries (will pay for). Call 780-672-6917 or 780686-5211.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED 2ND BEST PAINTER IN TOWN – 30 years’ experience for all your painting needs. Call Rick the Painter, 780-672-0391.

HELP WANTED PACALTA IS SEEKING – Commercial Construction Journeyman Carpenters, Carpenter Apprentices and Labourers with commercial concrete formwork experience in Camrose, Alberta. No LOA or Travel for this job. Valid Fall Protection End User and Aerial Work Platform training an asset. Apply with resumé to this job or by email careers@ grandsierraconstruction.com or by fax 780-440-3865.

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. J.D.’s SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, SALES & SERVICE – Ph. 780-672-7649. 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 LaCRIA TRUCKING Potable Water Hauling Residential, Commercial, Oilfield Gerald and Marla Steinwand, Owners PHONE 780-679-9134 THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK TAILORING in Camrose Tues. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs. Evening and Sat.: By Appointment Closed: Sun., Mon. and Holidays Please call 780-672-4793 NEED THAT SMALL JOB DONE… but can’t find someone? Call John 780-679-4354 Retired / Qualified TREE PRUNING AND REMOVAL Hazard trees, branch removal, shrub and hedge trimming. Over 30 years’ experience. Specializing in tight area trees inaccessible to large equipment. Thorough clean-up, including removal of all heavy wood. Ralph Cheney,780-672-9955

CLEAN & GREEN YARD CARE – proudly servicing Camrose for over 20 years. Now booking Spring Cleanup. Power raking, aeration, fertilizer, hedges. Also booking weekly lawn maintenance. Call 780-672-9426. ALBERTA WIDE STUCCO Now taking bookings for all types of stucco and patchwork 10% discount for seniors 780-678-1114 LAWN CORE AERATION – and garden rototilling. Text or call 780-781-9971.

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. COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE – 2880 sq. ft. 5031-46 Street (old Windwood building). Call Steve, 780608-5222. 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. 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.

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 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.

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! 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. 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. 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.

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. FOURPLEX CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN – 2 bedrooms, 5 appliances. Reno’d one year ago. Call 780-608-6280, 780608-7386. 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT – In excellent condition! Perfect for seniors. The suite has stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer, blinds and one parking stall. Heat, water, garbage pick up, Telus TV and internet included. Building has an elevator and social room. No smoking building. Call 780-678-2621 for more info or to set up a viewing. LARGE 1-BEDROOM APT. SUITE – at 4907-54 Street. In quiet adult building close to senior centre and community bus stop. Available now. No pets or smokers. Call 780672-5369 or 780-672-3281. ROOM FOR RENT – on acreage 10 minutes outside of Camrose. May provide babysitting. 780-608-6769.

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.

LIVESTOCK / FEED 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. 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. EXCELLENT HAY – 800 square bales. No rain, always covered. 780-385-0440. YEARLING RED ANGUS BULLS – Easy calving, low birth weight. Lots of bulls in bullpen. Please call 780-385-0406. 44 POUND FEED OATS – $2.75 per bushel at bin. Near Killam. Can deliver. 780-385-2229.

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CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued)

HOUSE WITH 15 ACRES – Shops, barns. You could have country living, garden, milk cow, chickens, beef, pork. Good water supply. Phone 780-608-3111.

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. COVID-19 GETTING YOU DOWN? – Stay fit! Progression programmable treadmill for sale. Only seriously interested call 780-781-0948. GARDEN MANURE – $25 per yard. Near Killam. 780385-2229. WHITE SPRUCE TREES – $14 per foot. Near Killam. You move. 780-385-2229.

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. 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM – 6 cyl., 4-dr., 230,000 km. New tires, very good condition. Call Raymond 403-578-8038. 2003 OLDS ALERO – 165,000 km. $2000. Contact Cathy by text 780-678-1122 or call between 11 am and 5 pm.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of Camrose County, in the Province of Alberta, has given First Reading to Borrowing Bylaw 1470 which will, upon final passage and approval, authorize the proper officers of the said Camrose County to borrow monies from the Alberta Capital Finance Authority or another authorized financial institution by way of debenture issue, to pay for the cost of construction of the Ervick Water Line Project. The total cost of the aforesaid project amounts to $6,193,566.21. After deducting from this cost the amount of $2,600,000.00 to be received by way of MSI Capital Grant proceeds, the net amount to be borrowed on the credit and security of the municipality at large by the issue of debentures is $3,593,566.21. The debenture is repayable to the Alberta Capital Finance Authority or another authorized financial institution in instalments of combined principal and interest, over a period not to exceed twenty (20) years, and the interest not to exceed ten (10) percent. NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of Camrose County that, unless a petition of the electors for a vote on Bylaw 1470 is demanded, as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass the said Borrowing Bylaw. All persons interested are hereby notified and they are required to govern themselves accordingly. A copy of Bylaw 1470 can be obtained by contacting the Camrose County Administration office at 780-672-4446 or on the Camrose County website www.county. camrose.ab.ca DATED at Camrose County, in the Province of Alberta, this 20th day of April, 2020.

Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely and Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek have embarked on a journey to assist the local small business economy. “We have requested the assistance of the region’s chambers of commerce, mayors, reeves and business owners to help us get a sense of what federal and provincial programs are working and what are not. We are making efforts to ensure no one falls through the cracks,” said MLA Lovely. The Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce has sent out a survey to its members to help gather data. “We’re hoping within the next two weeks, that we will have a good number of responses back so we can create a report based upon the feedback we receive. We are also striking a task force to strategize how we can best support communities in the Camrose Constituency,” added Lovely.

Pursuant to Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, the Council of Camrose County gives notice that it has given First Reading to Bylaw No. 1465 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 1373. The purpose of this bylaw is to redistrict a portion of SE-4-43-21-4 from AG – Agricultural to WP – Watershed Protection District. The intent is to allow the owner to subdivide the area into one parcel and construct a dwelling. Anyone affected by this amendment may make written submissions before 12:00 noon, Tuesday, May 5, 2020. The Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1465 will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 10:00 am in the County Council Chambers, 3755- 43 Avenue, Camrose, Alberta T4V 3S8. Written submissions will be heard first, oral submissions will be heard as time permits. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available online at www. county.camrose.ab.ca

Camrose County PER: PAUL KING Chief Administrative Officer

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS BOATS, RVS and CAMPERS SELLING YOUR SEAWORTHY BOAT? Make a splash with an ad in the Booster classifieds! 780-672-3142.

Economic recovery task force launched By Murray Green

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BYLAW 1465

“It’s important to understand the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on businesses across east central Alberta. That understanding will help both your provincial and federal representatives ensure the right tools are made available for your business to get back on track. The coming months will be very important as we develop a path forward to emerge from this crisis and get our economy moving again, all while still making sure we take the necessary health precautions to protect the most vulnerable among us. This survey will help us in that process. If you need any assistance or have questions or concerns, your elected representatives are here to help,” continued MP Kurek. The deadline for submissions is May 8. Should any other businesses be interested in participating in the survey, they are invited to contact the Camrose Constituency office at 780-672-0000.

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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.

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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.

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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

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To Sarah and Erik Cunningham, of Camrose, a daughter on April 13. To Caitlin and Jarod Weslosky, of Mundare, a son on April 15. To Hilda and Brandon Berget, of Camrose, a daughter on April 16. To Rikki and James Norrie-Loewenthal, of Camrose, a daughter on April 17. To Mchale Busch and Cody McConnell, of Camrose, a son on April 18. To Rachael and Darren Rogers, of Hardisty, a son on April 20.

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F R E E A PP DEATHS Ernest Henry

Herklotz, of Camrose, on April 18, at 75 years of age. Eileen Elizabeth Mohler, of Camrose, formerly of Wetaskiwin, on April 18, at 78 years of age. Martin Augustine Murphy, of Camrose, on April 21, at 70 years of age.

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Time to infuse a little colour, new growth into our lives By Lori Larsen

The greenhouses are quickly filling up with greenery and flowers in preparation for the long overdue spring planting season. With a bit of frost still in the ground, now is the time to start planning your gardens and planters because before you know it, the ground will be ready to till and seed, and planters ready to fill.

Clean out your garden beds by cutting down any plant material left from the prior year and remove the debris, including leaves. When the ground is ready and weeds start to rear their heads, pull them (including roots) as soon as possible, decreasing the likelihood of them returning. Remember to use scraps from last year in a compost. Healthy compost is one of the best things for

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Green Valley Gardens owner Cindy Laskosky said a little pistachio and bubble gum (petunias) could add flavour to your garden.

The following are a few tips on getting started and following through with adding much needed green to yard landscapes. Prior to getting into the “beds”, make sure all your garden tools are maintained. Clean any dirt or debris from your tools and dry them thoroughly. Sharpen snippers, clippers, pruners and shovels. Replace broken handles and make sure all tools are completely operable.

your garden, and the environment. “Compost is a great fertilizer–not soil–it is very rich, so too much could burn the plant roots,” noted Green Valley Gardens owner Cindy Laskosky. “Always add compost lightly to a flower/garden bed.” Prune and trim perennials, shrubs and trees to give them the best chance at new growth. Pruning should take place in midApril or May to avoid any

late frosts. Blooming plants should be pruned right after they bloom to avoid cutting off future flowers. Summer plants should be pruned in early spring. Add some mulch to your gardens, beds and around the bottom of your trees. One to three inches of mulch helps to prevent weeds and diseases and also keeps in the moisture. Mulch should be placed a few inches away from the plant, shrub or tree stems in order to prevent root rot. Add some new life to your gardens and beds with new plants to compliment your current plants. Always consider the planting recommendations for soil moisture, amount of light, crowding and plant growth height. Although they may be a little more expensive initially, perennials (such as lilies, hostas) come back every year and tend to be a little hardier than annuals (such as petunias, geraniums). Consider doing a perennial swap or exchange with other gardeners, it can save you money and add some heritage to your gardens. “Foliage is always attractive and an exciting addition to any flowerpot,” said Cindy. “The Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus looks like a miniature version of a Japanese Maple Tree with its deep mahogany leaves. It is also ‘deer resistant’.” When planting new plants or flowers, make sure you give them a good drink of water and a little fertilizer to give them a good start. Don’t forget to give your existing plants, flowers, shrubs and trees a good drink and some fertilizer as well. Despite a long winter with heavy snow pack, it is amazing how quickly beds can dry out. Be sure they are staying moist. Clean all your garden “pretties” and other orna-

Central Agencies Home of the Week

Wonderful family home

By Lori Larsen

Looking for a completely finished move in ready family home in a well established neighbourhood? Look no further, this Century Meadows five-bedroom home is the perfect find. The home backs off onto a berm. Well maintained City walking trails are literally right out your back door. The front of the home features a quaint porch where you can place a bistro set to sit and enjoy a beverage.

The front room of the home has a large window that saturates the main floor with natural light spilling over into an open concept dining area and kitchen, all highlighted by nine-foot ceilings. The kitchen has plenty of oak cabinets, a corner pantry and a sit-up island for easy conversation. A garden door leads off the dining area onto a huge back deck, overlooking the totally landscaped and fenced backyard, complete

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Soon yards and gardens will bloom again with colour.

ments prior to placing them out in your beds for added interest. Create a sanctuary for birds, bees and butterflies by putting out a birdbath (keep it full of fresh water), nesting boxes, roosts and select plants that attract them and feed them. These little creatures are the pollinators of the world. “To attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your

garden are two salvias, ‘Rockin’ Deep Purple and ‘Rockin Fuchsia’. They are very large plants with deep throat flowers,” suggested Cindy. Once all the spring maintenance is done then regular fertilizing, weeding and watering will ensure your own little haven stays healthy all season. Sit back and enjoy.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Adding colour and texture adds interest to your yard.

with a firepit for enjoying on summer evenings. The main floor master bedroom has its own en suite with a luxurious jetted tub. A four-piece main bathroom is also conveniently located on the main floor. Take a few steps up from the main floor to a private area with two bedrooms–the ideal tuck away for sleeping children. The completely finished basement offers a good-sized family room

for games night or movie viewing, two more bedrooms and a threepiece bathroom. Great privacy for older children. There is plenty of outdoor space as well, with a wonderful backyard, huge garden plot, two-car garage and RV parking. This beautifully maintained family home, located at 6505-30 Avenue, is tremendous value for the price of $369,900. For more information, contact Cole Walker or Tylor Keller at:

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

Tylor Keller

Cole Walker

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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

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

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

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

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

TERRIFIC BUNGALOW HOME Asking $274,900 CA0178555

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

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

WOW! WALKOUT BUNGALOWS! Asking $428,162 CA0168185

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

WALKOUT BUNGALOWS VALLEYVIEW WEST Asking $397,162 CA0165802 5-BDRM CENTURY MEADOWS BACKS ON BERM & WALKING TRAILS Asking $369,900 CA0191955

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

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!

LOTS

OUT OF TOWN

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

FOR LEASE DAYSLAND BUNGALOW Asking $289,000 CA0177058 NEW 1080 SQ. FT. BAYS Asking $1100/mo. CA0177690

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

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

VILLA AT VALLEY RIDGE – BY WALKING TRAILS Asking $307,900 CA0167872 GORGEOUS! W/O TOWNHOUSE ON PARK! Ideal retirement/starter! ! Asking $297,900 JUST LISTED CA0192489

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.

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

SOLD

INCREDIBLE MIRROR LAKE VIEWS! Asking $445,000 CA0189911

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

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

WALKOUT BUNGALOW STYLE DUPLEX Asking $349,900 CA0180068

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

G! NEW LISTIN

GORGEOUS BUNGALOW! Oversized triple garage, RV parking, beautifully landscaped. Asking $495,000 CA0192525

COVID-19 Protocol at Central Agencies Insurance Service: Phone 780-672-4491; Toll Free 800-809-8040; Email service@centralagencies.com; Website www.centralagencies.com Real Estate: Phone 780-672-4495; Email info@centralagenciesrealty.com; Website centralagenciesrealty.com

BRIGHT, COZY UPDATED BUNGALOW Asking $256,500 CA0169616

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

On a personal note: Since 1962, our commitment has always been providing excellence in customer service to each and every client we have the privilege to do business. While closing our office to faceto-face interactions is painful for us, and likely an inconvenience to our valued clientele, we wouldn’t be doing so unless we deemed it absolutely necessary in the health interests of you, as well as our own staff. ~ Norm, Betty, James, Valerie ~ The Mayer family.

CAMROSE HOMES

GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT! Asking $229,000 CA0189173

MOVE-IN READY BUNGALOW Asking $289,900 CA0190732

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

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

WELCOME HOME! OPEN CONCEPT, A/C BI-LEVEL! Asking $284,900 CA0191615 EXC. VALUE! Great starter/retirement duplex w/ GARAGE! You’ll love it! ! Asking $277,900 JUST LISTED CA0192470

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PARK PLACE NORTH W/GARAGE Asking $199,900 CA0185372 4-BDRM BUNGALOW CLOSE TO MIRROR LAKE, WALKING TRAILS Asking $184,900 CA0191728

BEAUTIFUL PARK PLACE SOUTH CONDO Asking $219,900 CA0192317 COZY BUNGALOW BY MIRROR LAKE/WALKING TRAILS! A must see! Asking $219,900 LISTED ! CA0192171 GROUND FLOOR CONDO, HTD. GARAGE, WORKSHOP IN BLDG. Now only $209,900 CA0153960

COMMERCIAL

FARMS

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

BUSINESS

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

FOR SALE/LEASE

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

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

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

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

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

QUARTER SECTION 15 MIN. FROM CAMROSE! Asking $747,000 CA0166651 8 ACRES, 1088 SQ. FT. HOME, 40’X40’ SHOP Asking $319,000 CA0189861

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

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

SOLD

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

SOLD

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

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

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

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

ENJOY CAREFREE CONDO LIFESTYLE! Asking $199,900 CA0187930

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

26.66 total acres just off Hwy 21, NW OF CAMROSE Asking $929,900 CA0158194 GREAT FLEXIBLITY IN MAYERTHORPE Over 23 acres along Hwy 43 Asking $230,000 CA0168666

PRIVATE SETTING – 34.8 ACRES HWY 833! Asking $499,900 CA0189310 BEAUTIFUL, PRIVATE 5.12 ACRE ACREAGE Asking $349,900 CA0185134

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

G! NEW LISTIN PRIVATE, PEACEFUL – CLOSE TO FORESTBURG CA0192314 CHARMING 5 ACRE PARCEL w/32’x50’ QUONSET Asking $149,900 CA0188718 SO AFFORDABLE, SO MUCH POTENTIAL … Almost an acre Asking $69,000 CA0177394

PEACEFUL 3.58 ACRE ACREAGE 15 MIN. EAST OF CAMROSE Asking $424,90 CA0192533

8 acres

NEW LISTIN

CHARMING, IMMACULATE ACREAGE on 2.79 acres Asking $399,950 CA0192329

TREED LOT IN VILLAGE OF RYLEY Asking $75,900 CA0172223

NEW PR ICE!

HAY LAKES TWO-STOREY Asking $317,000 CA0178513

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

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

We offer Multiple Listing Service

SOUTH VIEW LOT IN SPARTAN ESTATES! Asking $50,000 CA0183063 GREAT STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME W/MANY UPGRADES! Asking $69,000 CA0189924

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

Beautiful Walkout Bungalows by Battle River Homes Awesome Community ~ Park ~ ~ Lake, Trails ~ ~ Quality ~ ~ Craftsmanship ~ ~ Finished NEW VALLEYVIEW TWO-STOREY! w/elegance ~ • 2064 sq. ft. • By park/playgrounds • Bonus room • 26’x26’ garage Asking $498,162 CA0179793

Starting from $397,162

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NEW BUNGALOW

Basement & Non-basement models 1456 sq. ft.

GORGEOUS NEW BUNGALOW! • 1412 sq. ft. • Dev. bsmt. • 26’x23.5’ garage Asking $547,162 CA0192579

New build • Awesome master Bonus room • Triple garage

2-storey walkout with unobstructed valley view!

Asking $459,900 CA0189414

Asking $566,900 CA0185590

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Zero step entry! 1286 sq. ft.