May 19, 2020 Camrose Booster by The Camrose Booster

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ALWAYS BETTER – ALWAYS BETTER READ Leslie Ayuneye (Lindballe) is a passionate supporter of The Bailey Theatre. She will take part in the virtual party tomorrow as both a musician and the show’s host. Leslie will sing one of her very own songs with a resonating message of love being the ultimate cure-all.

A virtual concert on Facebook on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m., will signal that a full nine years have passed since The Bailey’s grand renovation and reopening as a treasured venue for concerts and performances. Many hours in this unsettled period of time have been invested in attracting musicians and performers from across Canada who have ties, or passion, for the grand old rejuvenated theatre. Participants were invited to share a song or a message to the online audience for this uplifting, virtual fundraising celebration. The evening will feature well-known artists, local talent and up-and-coming stars. Music that’s good for the soul, from country to classical, will be presented to the online audience. Support The Bailey Theatre and help it’s current challenge – join the celebration this Wednesday.

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The Bailey Theatre’s 110-year history is full of ups and downs. The story of this magnificent old entertainment facility might best be described as one of remarkable resilience. To date, it has survived the Spanish Flu of 1918 and 1919, and both World Wars. In March of this year, paid staff had to be laid off in view of the current coronavirus. The facility was left in the hands of an optimistic and incredibly devoted roster of volunteers who are successfully helping to guide The Bailey Theatre through COVID-19.

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Over the past nine years, the mayor of the City of Camrose and reeve of the County of Camrose have hosted a prayer breakfast in mid-May. However, the 10th annual Camrose City and County Prayer Breakfast, sponsored by the Camrose Ministerial Association and co-hosted by Mayor Norm Mayer and Reeve Cindy Trautman, that was scheduled for May 13, has been postponed for another day. “If there was ever a need for prayer and spiritual encouragement, it is now in this challenging time of living in and within COVID-19. In a strange twist of affairs, it is that very need that keeps us from gathering in community,” said Brian Krushel, vice-chair of the

Camrose and District Ministerial Association. “Fortunately, there are some ways to be together right now, if only by phone or virtual meetings. Until it is safe to gather publicly, these avenues still allow participants to engage with one another.” The Camrose Prayer Breakfast, patterned after the Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa, is an opportunity for the community to unite for prayer and spiritual encouragement. In previous years, citizens of the County and City have gathered in a non-partisan atmosphere to hear faith stories from first responders, families in crisis, business leaders, magistrates, and to engage in and celebrate, and be reminded of the need for prayer and spiritual encouragement. In another twist in

these strange times, 2020 is the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Camrose and District Ministerial Association, the organization which plans the Prayer Breakfast. “The theme being planned for 2020 was Faith and Community. Within that theme, the association was planning to share its story and the work it lives and performs,” said Brian. The guest speaker for the event was to have been the Reverend Norm Lentz, who has one of the longest memberships in the association. It was hoped that as many of the communities of faith in the City and County of Camrose would be represented at the breakfast. Music and prayers were planned involving members from both the City and the County. “If and when public

gatherings such as these are deemed safe, the Ministerial Association will reschedule this very meaningful gathering and notify the public,” added Brian. “In the meantime, one of the primary expressions of compassion for the Camrose area–Camrose Neighbor Aid Center–continues to serve its clientele. The Ministerial Association, churches, businesses and individuals have contributed significantly during the COVID-19 crisis to enable Neighbor Aid to carry on its work. As well, many churches are providing online worship services and virtual meetings for spiritual connectivity. Citizens are encouraged to visit www.camrose.ca for a listing of places of worship and to explore ways to meet safely and pray together,” concluded Brian.

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The new dress code: scruffy

Recently I reconnected with someone I hadn’t seen for a while. It was a Zoom call, of course–about the only kind of connecting that’s happening these days. His opening line, even before “Hello,” was, “Sorry I’m looking a bit scruffy.” I laughed. Scruffy? These days, that’s called “normal.” On another Zoom call, in the few minutes before the meeting officially began, the chair asked one of the participants, “Where did you get a haircut?” The reply: “My daughter. She’s been cutting my hair for years.” We pause here for an envy break. It struck me that, in normal times, most of us wouldn’t notice that someone had a haircut. It would not be an “event” worthy of comment. Last Thursday, in some locations, a few barber shops and hair salons opened. A front-page story in Friday’s Edmonton Journal talked about lineups of 25 people at some of the about-to-open barbershops. (Presumably those waiting were appropriate distances apart.) Since when are there lineups waiting for barber shops to open? Since when are open barbershops frontpage news? Since this lockdown began, that’s when. People with long hair have simply had their long hair get longer; not a big change. But those of us with shorter hair are really noticing the difference! In a survey of Canadians that asked, “What are you most looking forward to after the lockdown?” the second-most common response (39 per cent) was “getting a haircut”. Something else that’s a running joke in some circles is “pants”. One woman I know, who is head of a department with 23 people who report to her, is making jokes about their regular Zoom team meetings. From the waist up, they all look quite respectable on camera. “But,” she says, “I have worn nothing but sweatpants since this quarantine began.” She’s not so sure she’ll want to change that whenever the time comes that people can be in the same work location again. In the survey that asked Canadians, “What are you most looking forward to?” the most common answer (45 per cent) was “Hugs.” I’m hugely grateful for the technology that allows us to see and hear one another virtually from different locations. But, as one person said, “Talking to grandchildren on Zoom is better than nothing, but I miss being able to hug them.” There’s no substitute for actual physical contact with others. I suspect many of us are noticing even more than usual how much it matters to us to be in touch with precious people in our lives. Perhaps we’re even thinking about changes we might make because of that. Matters of appearance and time with precious people are not the only things we’re noticing. A friend in his late sixties wrote in an email, “It’s strange to be in the ‘vulnerable elderly’ category. The needs in our community are even greater during the pandemic, but as a vulnerable elderly person, I must sit on the sidelines and not help. It feels very strange to be in this position for the very first time. I regret not being able to jump onto the fray and help. I miss the gratifying feeling when you know you’ve helped someone!” Most of the people I know in my generation (somewhere between 70 and death) are used to being the ones who did stuff; the ones in charge. We noticed challenges and helped. We initiated new projects, and often ran them until we could see that others were ready to take over. Just sitting and watching–even allowing others to do things for us–is not familiar territory. I’m curious what things might change because of what we’ve noticed and what we’ve experienced during this time of social distancing. More casual dress codes? More working from home? More sharing the load? More time with precious people? What are you most looking forward to, on the other side of the lockdown? ***

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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Going forward we need to be happy with what we have. COVID-19 may be the tipping point, but with the current culture of consultation and consensus, we had already started down the path of not building new things, except wildly expensive houses in Toronto and Vancouver. What that means is there will be no new pipelines or oil sands plants, but there will also be no new wind generators, electric cars and wildly expensive houses. I don’t have the numbers, but I’d guess that our economy today meets our Paris climate targets, so environmentalists should be happy with this. The threat of COVID-like epidemics in the future will foreshadow more shutdowns and will demand an economy that focuses on immediate healthcare and welfare and not future growth. That’s not necessarily bad because we will largely be giving up discretionary things like frequent dining out, RVs, second homes and travel. If we accept that, how much are we really going to suffer? Now this recession/depression has mainly hurt low-income service workers and that is unfortunate. It may take years for those jobs to return, if they ever do. What will probably happen is that some form of guaranteed annual wage will help those people to get by. So how are we going to pay for all this? There is an economic view called Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) that says government deficits don’t matter. Simply stated, central banks print money, which they use to buy government bonds. The governments get to spend the money and the central banks are happy because they consider the government bonds as assets that match their money printing. Again to keep it simple, governments can run deficits (and they’re huge now) and carry on. So there’s the money for health care and welfare. So there it is–the wealthy have to be content with what they have and the poor will get living wages and that’s all sustainable. There’s an

investment market saying about the “have nots and have yachts” and we will need to modify that to the “have-enoughs and who needs a yacht? ” Put another way, there’s a Swedish word “lagom” and it translates to “enough is best”. If we all bear that in mind, then this will work. Tony Hladun, Camrose Another scam

Please let your readers know of the following Facebook scam as I’ve just experienced an attempted connection. Someone from your Facebook friend list will reply to a post, then ask if you’re aware of a new government program (DHHS) then ask you to connect to an agent (Andrea Bourn in my case). They will then “check their data banks” to see if you qualify and rapidly “congratulate you on your win”. Many people are presently desperate and may be caught in this scam. Please spread the word. Sandra Popowich, Camrose Enjoyable paper

After reading your enjoyable paper, I was most disappointed to read “not seeing your favourite f lyers” as I’ve been wondering what happened. I also looked forward to all the inserts and f lyers. Do the companies not understand that all customers are not digital, especially seniors. However, if they plan to resume after the pandemic, that is understandable. If not, they will lose a lot of their customers. Please forward this on to whom it may concern as per your notice in the paper. I have really enjoyed your laughter page re: COVID-19. A d i s app o i nt e d senior. Reta LeGear, Forestburg What money

At the risk of sounding u n appr e c iat ive towards their COVID-19 initiatives and the relative ability to keep people in cash and, of course, businesses, groups and organizations af loat during this pandemic, I’ve

become a bit cynical towards our current federal government’s daily briefings from Rideau Cottage. How much longer can the Prime Minister dole out millions, or billions, per day? Did, at a certain (recent) point, this previously financially destitute government slightly switch over from a strategy of playing and working safe in a pandemic to extreme generosity in hopes you remember me when the next election is called? Did the strategy of his campaign crew come to the conclusion that the opportunity to attract this level of media coverage daily could never be booked and paid for in normal election campaigning fashion? Does anyone smell that election announcement not too far down the road? Is it too soon to predict a whopping Liberal majority based on his three months of looking after voters financially? Postelection, what will taxation look like? Eight per cent GST (on top of our inevitable looming provincial sales tax)? Stratospheric inheritance taxes? Doubling of estate taxes? What will a tax look like for those people who were astute enough, responsible enough, or able to save via RRSPs or TFSAs? What federal taxes will be dreamt up that have not yet even been imagined outside of government circles or think tanks? How much higher will the taxes be levied on a litre of fuel, a barrel of oil, your preferred liquor or preferred tobacco? Will we need more cannabis stores in order to keep up with market demand or to simply help with government revenue? You decide. Is there enough talk, at present, on the current political payoffs being played out before our eyes or we are all conveniently and comfortably oblivious to what’s next postpandemic, if that day is indeed meant to be? Ron Pilger, Camrose

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Supporting Alberta’s businesses in relaunch By Murray Green

To support businesses reopening during Stage One of Alberta’s phased relaunch, the Government is launching a new resource to help them keep their staff and customers safer. The new alberta.ca/biz connect webpage will provide business owners with information on health and safety guidelines for general workplaces and sector-specific guidelines for those able to open in Stage One of relaunch to ensure businesses can reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As businesses reopen, we’re committed to making sure they have the information they need to operate during the pandemic and get people back to work. We expect businesses to follow these safety measures so that we can continue to reopen our economy while protecting the health and safety of all Albertans,” said Tanya Fir, Alberta Minister of Eco-

nomic Development, Trade and Tourism. As part of the Government’s commitment to support businesses as they reopen and to eliminate red tape, alberta.ca/bizconnect will include a red tape reduction submission form so business owners can share their ideas on modernizing regulations and reducing red tape, especially as they respond to COVID-19. “A single website with resources will provide small businesses the information they need to reopen and continue their operations while protecting the health and safety of their staff and customers,” said Annie Dormuth, provincial affairs director, CFIB Alberta. The launch of alberta. ca/bizconnect is part of Alberta’s comprehensive response to COVID-19, which includes measures to enhance physical distancing, screening and testing. Financial supports are helping Alberta families and businesses.

Teens turn trying times into t-shirt opportunity By Lori Larsen

The graduating classes of 2020 are, sadly, missing out on some of the most memorable parts of their Grade 12 year and possibly the pageantry of the graduation ceremony. For two Ardrossan Grade 12 students, that simply meant turning a misfortune into an opportunity. Past Camrose Red Wings hockey player Quintin Dunham and lifetime neighbour friend and fellow 2020 graduate Jessica Wolfrey came up with a t-shirt design commemorating this historical time in our world. “We played on the ideas that people are rushing out and buying toilet paper, to staying home and binge watching popular television shows to design some of our shirts,” said Quintin in an email interview. With fun catch phrases such as “Class of 2020the one where they were quarantined”, “Quarantini –For when you are stuck at home with your quaranTeen” and “I will teach you here or there, I will teach you anywhere, I will teach you because I care” alongside graphics depicting toilet paper, medical masks and the year 2020, screen printed on a variety of t-shirts, the idea soon became a reality. “We want to bring some light on these uncertain times,” said Quintin. “Our graduating class is disappointed that spending time with friends is cut short. This is the year that is sup-

posed to be the most enjoyable, but it will definitely be the most memorable.” Both Quintin and Jessica hope that the t-shirts will be worn at any grad type functions once it is safe for gatherings again. “It would make for an awesome photo opportunity and even better memories,” remarked Quintin. Although he has not discussed the possibility of his own graduating class wearing the t-shirts with other graduates there are a few of the school teachers that think the idea, as well as the t-shirts, are great. “Our shirts are a means of taking a positive perspective, when thinking about how we won’t be able to spend our last year of public school in a classroom, the memories and fun times we are missing out on.” As an early entrepreneur himself, Quintin has his own lawn care business that he began when he was in Grade 10 and has recently been accepted to Grant MacEwan University for a Bachelor of Commerce. “I enjoy pursuing my entrepreneurial skills and want to develop them further in university.” It would appear as though his education in commerce has been given a bit of a kick-start by the COVID-19 pandemic. Good can and does come from trying times. “We (Jessica and Quintin) have learned that when starting a business, we need to find a specific

niche to target in order to be successful. You also need to be super organized in order to ensure customer satisfaction.” The two up-and-comers have also learned life skills such as using spreadsheets, making and using an income statement and all aspects of making, distributing and shipping products. “We have also learned that life can change in a blink of an eye. We need to stay strong and listen to those who are qualified, like government officials.” Jessica and Quintin have both been accepted to post-secondary schools and want to fund their schooling with moneys raised from this initiative. “We hope to eventually evolve the shirts to be unique for each graduating year based on trends and what is popular, with current events and other events as well. “We are also targeting $1 for every shirt sold to go to our local food bank.” The ingenuity and resilience of our youth can not be overlooked. Stories, such as Quintin and Jessica’s, give us hope that the future at the end of this tunnel holds great light. “Even though towards the end of Grade 12, it will not look or even be like we thought it would be, we can still smile and look upon this experience for the rest of our lives and have interesting stories to tell our grandchildren one day.”

Submitted Quintin Dunham and Jessica Wolfrey (not pictured) came up with some very inventive t-shirts to celebrate Grade 12 graduates of 2020 who will all be missing out on formal ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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Meeting challenges with smiles and bubbles By Lori Larsen

Adding school success to the already big responsibility of ensuring a healthy, happy and stable home life under these extenuating circumstances where children are distanced from friends and the relief of community facilities and activities, can be overwhelming. Add to that the challenges facing parents of children with special needs. One can only imagine the strain it can place on the family. Sparling School principal Andrea Gutmann knows firsthand about some of the challenges, but more importantly the joys, that come with raising a child with special needs and shares (through a telephone interview) with other parents her take on how to make the most out of homeschooling and the importance of reaching out to others. Andrea is no stranger to the educational system in her 12th year as educator through a variety of positions. She has settled into her position as principal at Sparling School with a passion for inclusion education. She began her teaching career in the Cochrane area, then moved to Camrose where she continued teaching at Bashaw School, and then was moved into the position of vice principal. “A year after I was moved into that position, I found out I was going to have another baby, that was Aria.” The family, consisting of father Garratt and elder daughter Alexis (now nine), would soon discover that Aria’s wonderful addition to the family would come with a different set of challenges as a child of special needs. “I have always been inclusive in my teaching practices. Apparently, that passion just kept driving me in that direction,” said Andrea. “It is how cards get dealt some times.” The world certainly works in mysterious, albeit, wonderful ways.

“I think it is a blessing both to be in education and have a child with special needs,” said Andrea, recognizing there are many others with the same set of circumstances. “It is a gift because I think it helps you relate to parents.” Aria participates in the Sparling Early Education Program, which enables her to get one-on-one attention, but also be included as a valued member of the school community. “There are two Early Learning Programs at Sparling and each has a unique group of students,” explained Andrea. “The goal of each is early intervention to help students socialize and develop speech goals among other things, as well as occupational therapy.” The program meets a variety of needs for the individual students who attend. When COVID-19 forced the temporary closure of schools to on-site learning, the Gutmanns, not unlike many other families, found themselves having to change things on the home front to include a routine of homeschooling. For Aria, who learns through routine and repetitiveness, the idea of changing things up so rapidly posed its own set of concerns. Enter Google Meet, a resource used by many homeschooled students and teachers to participate in virtual learning sessions. Andrea commended all the Educational Assistants (EAs) and occupational therapists who have put themselves out there, literally on screen, in an effort to continue Aria’s and other students’ learning and growth. “To see what people have done even remotely is huge and the impact of seeing their support faces on those computer screens is bigger than anyone could have imagined.” Andrea herself admits she is not a fan, like many, of seeing herself on video, but she has learned through

Submitted The Gutmann family, pictured left to right are Garratt, two-year-old Adalyn, nine-year-old Alexis, Andrea and fouryear-old Aria on Andrea’s lap.

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a lot of TikTok podcasts and You Tube videos that how she feels about seeing herself on screen is irrelevant. “What matters is the students/children see our faces and hear our voices and I commend all teachers and EAs for being vulnerable and doing that work.” Learning her way

Meeting students needs most certainly does come first and educators are thinking outside the box over and over again. When Aria was born, she was on quite a bit of medication which, at that young age, was administered orally with syringes. “She has a lot of trauma about putting things in her mouth, even ice cream. She won’t trust you right away until she tastes it,” laughed Andrea So brushing teeth is exceptionally challenging for Aria. “She started her toothbrushing routine at school,” which Andrea came to learn involved a regular routine of removing the kit containing the toothbrush and toothpaste, using visual cards to prompt Aria and singing a song. “This was all happening in the school I am principal at and I have never actually heard the song or observed them go through the routine,” admitted Andrea. However COVID-19 switched things up and, one day while working from home, Andrea saw one of Aria’s EAs do the routine with Aria on a Google Meet. “As soon as Aria saw the EA take out the toothbrush bag, she instantly went and got her toothbrush out and was ready to brush her teeth. I was listening to this song and thinking, why did I not know about this song months ago? The hilarious part is that Aria didn’t brush her own teeth, but tried to brush the teeth of her image on the computer screen.” The thought process was there, however, and it proved once again where there is a will, there is a way. Thanks to the ingenu-

ity of educators, students aren’t missing a beat. Now the entire family gets involved with Aria’s learning and Andrea is hugely proud of her nineyear-old daughter Alexis for stepping up the plate and helping, even more than usual, with Aria’s learning. “Because I have had to be at work (at the school), Alexis sits side-by-side with Aria in a lot of her online sessions and helps navigate her resources or the directions the therapists are giving on the other end of that screen. She is our technical expert for Google Meet.” Andrea commented that many families (parents) are struggling with this “now” way of life and wants to remind them that help is only a telephone call away and parents should never hesitate to call their schools and reach out for help. “I hope our parents stay connected. The longer we go with this, the harder it gets to reach out to schools and ask questions. It is so important to know you are not alone.”

Twitter and Facebook. “Aria, even at four years old, recognizes those faces on screen.” Andrea said it has also been helpful to have two other children in the household and that the neighbour’s two cats provide hours of entertainment for Aria. “Our home backs onto the golf course, so now that the golfers are out, Aria will stand and wave at every golfer who drives by,” laughed Andrea. Do what you can

Andrea is the first to admit that they have bad days too, as do all parents, teachers, and everyone for that matter. “We had these grand plans for homeschooling, because of COVID-19, to schedule and set routines.” But even the best laid plans can be sideswiped and it may mean putting the schedules aside for unplanned play, which for the Gutmanns, especially Aria, means a lot of bubble blowing, so much so that they purchased an electronic bubble blower.

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One of the biggest concerns for many parents and others, for that matter, was the whole idea of loss of socialization, as the province/world began social distancing. “Socializing is such a huge part of school,” said Andrea She said that what the schools are doing with the online meetings has been a blessing to help maintain those social connections. The Gutmanns have always made a point of keeping Aria socialized and involved. “I have learned as a parent to find a community of people to be involved with. That is where we have found strength right now.” Andrea spoke of the amazing work Camrose Special Olympics and Active Start have done to keep connected through

The family does ensure that wake up times and bedtimes are kept the same to create that needed routine, but it is okay if you don’t meet everything else in that plan. “Our children have the gift of us being at home right now, too.” On a final note, Andrea, as a principal and a parent, wants to thank all the educators and therapists for their continued dedication. “Every little thing they do matters. “There is a lot of power in community and it is there if you reach out. That is the cool thing about Camrose.” Sometimes it takes the innocence of a four-year-old to teach us all important life lessons. Wave at passersby, giggle at the sight of bubbles and keep on trying, no matter what obstacles come our way.

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Camrose and District Fish and Game Association was recently honoured with the Darwin Cronkite Award for the work they have done at Pleasure Island Fish Pond in rejuvenating a variety of bird species. The Camrose and District Fish and Game has done incredible work to protect and ensure continued habitat and nesting locale for birds, including some of the following initiatives. Members gather in work parties to build and erect bird nest boxes for a variety of migratory birds and songbirds including goose nest boxes on the marsh at Pleasure Island Fish Pond. “These boxes were a success and, in 2016, a member of the Camrose and District Fish and Game Association felt that the Camrose Habitat property would be a great place to erect a Purple Martin birdhouse, even though there were no purple martins in the area,” commented Camrose and District Fish and Game president Glen Hand. “With the backing of the Association members, a work party was formed and a twelve-nest box house was built. In April 2017, the Camrose and District Fish and Game Association members erected the purple martin birdhouse in the south parking lot at Pleasure Island Fish Pond on the Camrose Habitat property. “Members maintained surveillance of the birdhouse and by the first part of May, they had eight pairs settle into the house,” remarked Hand. “The members also ensured that the nests were maintained and they were checked for chicks. Once they found that the pairs had chicks, they maintained good observation of the nest boxes and ensured that the chicks were free of blow flies.” Even though constantly monitoring the purple martins was a bit time consuming, the dedication of the members paid off and by the end of July, it was determined that 23 chicks had fledged, which meant that the first year of the project, the members managed to lure 39 birds to the pond. In 2018, members once again maintained birdhouses and surveillance revealed that all twelve bird nests were occupied with twelve pairs. Health checks on the chicks were completed regularly and by the end of July, 58 chicks had fledged, which equated to a total of 82 birds that called the pond their summer home. Having experienced such great success with the Purple Martin Project, the association passed a

motion to purchase another 12-nest box birdhouses. “That birdhouse was erected in the north parking lot of Pleasure Island Fish Pond and by the end of July, there were a total of 17 pairs between both houses and 88 chicks fledged,” reported Hand. Since the beginning of the Purple Martin Project three years prior, Pleasure Island Fish Pond has become the summer home to 122 purple martins. “The Camrose and District Fish and Game Association will be looking into the possibility of erecting another birdhouse in 2020,” said Hand. The Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society also has a Purple Martin Program and they will be using the Camrose Habitat property as a prime location to stop at during their bus tour to view and study

and waiting for the first martins to arrive from Brazil in early May and leave again in late August. “The martins leave after hatching their young and teaching them how to fly,” said Evva. “It is always a great feeling of success.” Evva and Tom have been active members of Fish and Game Association since the 1960s and have volunteered with the many projects the club has accomplished. “Over the years, one member in particular, Orville Rupertus stands out,” said Tom. “He was responsible for building many tree swallow houses and erected them around the Pleasure Island Fish Pond over the years.” Tom, himself, was the chairman of the Fish Pond for many years up until the past few years when member Lorne Ferguson took over.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Tom and Evva Tomaszewski hold up the Darwin Cronkite award at Pleasure Island Fish Pond.

the Camrose and District Fish and Game Purple Martin Project. In keeping with their goal to enhance bird life, the Camrose and District Fish and Game Association members also built and posted 50 tree swallow birdhouses on the Camrose Habitat property. “Surveys revealed that approximately 50 per cent of the boxes were used by tree swallows in 2019,” said Hand. “The Association feels that we have between 50 to 75 tree swallows fledged each year.” Evva and Tom Tomaszewski were two of the main players in pioneering the Pleasure Island Fish Pond Project. “We have been involved with and have been landlords for purple martins for the past 40 years,” said Tom. “During that time, we have lived in four different homes, two in the County and two in the City of Camrose. For us, it has been a hobby establishing colonies with several purple martin houses in each place.” Both Evva and Tom agree that great satisfaction comes from watching

“Lorne spends countless hours looking after the pond so the community can enjoy it,” said Tom. “He is also the person who keeps all the statistics updated and provides the Club with all that has been accomplished with the birds and fish at the pond.” Both Evva and Tom spoke of member Robert Gaffney, who they said has also been a huge asset in the Purple Martin Project at the pond. “Projects, such as the purple martin, cannot be done by just three or four people,” remarked Tom. “It takes a group of dedicated members and volunteers to make it happen.” Evva and Tom added that it is all done out of a true love for wildlife and conserving our natural world. The bird projects are only a part of the work done by members of the Camrose and District Fish and Game Association in an effort to conserve all things natural in the Camrose area, and provide, not only recreational, but educational opportunities for residents and students.

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Property assessments soon to be ready By Lori Larsen

The City of Camrose 2020 property assessments will be sent out on Friday, May 22. City of Camrose city assessor Travis Lantz explains the process the City uses in assessing property. “One of the main things the City wants to communicate to the taxpayers is that the assessments are always based on the value of the property the previous July 1st. So the value on the new assessments is based on a date before the COVID-19 pandemic began.” Lantz indicated that it is important that property owners look back to July 1, 2019 when reviewing your property assessment this year. “While the real estate market at that time may not have been booming, it was certainly in a different place then we find it right now.” Explaining further, Lantz said that the City assessment department analyzes market data (primarily sales and leases) occurring before July 1, 2019, to determine an estimate of the most likely selling price for every property in the City. “The market in July 2019 was fairly stable. Residential property values were down on average 2.43 per cent, while nonresidential property values on average were up very slightly by a quarter of a percent, although that average increase is a little misleading because some non-residential properties were up and some were down. It was generally

a flat market, but it all comes down to what the sales and leases show.” Lantz said the City reminds property owners that these are just the averages. “Individual assessments are impacted by a number of factors– primarily the sales in your area and the sales of similar homes in comparable areas. Any changes made to the property may also impact the assessment value. “So while the average property owner will see a tax decrease this year, not everyone will. It all depends on the change in your assessed value.” The City encourages citizens to review the assessed value of their property(s) and visit the City website at www.camrose.ca for more information. “The City website has an interactive map where you can click on your property and see some of the most important variables used in the assessment model,” explained Lantz. “We (the City) encourage property owners to contact us if they have any concerns about the assessed values or if anything appears to be incorrect.” Currently, due to COVID-19 restrictions, an in-person meeting at City Hall is not available, however, assessment staff are ready to provide assessment information and review assessments with property owners by telephone at 780-672-4426 or by email on the City of Camrose website page www. c a m r o s e . c a /e n/l i v i n g here/assessments.aspx

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Everything you need for Spring in one book. Pat Horton, Camrose Booster City of Camrose trails have had recent joyful additions. Some anonymous trail users have been decorating the trails with delightful painted rocks for the enjoyment of all other users and to remind residents, there is always something to smile about.

Delivered with the May 12th Camrose Booster.

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CITY OF CAMROSE

2020 CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM Grants will provide approximately $4,767,400 in funding towards: TRANSPORTATION

Maintaining and improving the infrastructure of the City is a constant challenge for the Engineering and Public Works Departments. The following roadway and utility projects are scheduled for construction this year pending final funding arrangements. WATCH FOR THEM … They’re all part of the continuous effort to improve the transportation and utility networks of the City. Your cooperation and caution around construction areas is appreciated.

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66 Street (48 Avenue to 50 Avenue) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$260,000 48 Avenue and North Service Road (Grand Drive to 66 Street). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$647,000 54 Avenue (47 Street to 50 Street) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$368,000 49 Street (46 Avenue to 47 Avenue) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125,000 46 Street (South of 48 Avenue). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120,400 48 Avenue (46 Street to 48 Street Westbound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$70,000 Mount Pleasant Drive (Marler Drive to 58 Street) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$112,000 68 Street (CP Tracks to 54 Avenue) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$225,000 Camrose East Business Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$140,000 Aquatic Centre Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,700,000

The following 2020 Construction Value is approximately $10,485,400 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT – 780-672-4428 or check our home page at www.camrose.ca for construction schedules and updates

PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN DRIVING THROUGH CONSTRUCTION AREAS 2020 City Map

FUNDING SOURCES G L.I R C L.F U C.F

NOTE Public open houses were held for the following projects: 66 Street (48 Avenue to 50 Avenue) 48 Avenue and North Service Road (Grand Drive to 66 Street) 54 Avenue (47 Street to 50 Street) 49 Street (46 Avenue to 47 Avenue) 46 Street (South of 48 Avenue) Mount Pleasant Drive (Marler Drive to 58 Street) 39 Avenue (Marler Drive to 39 Avenue Close)

LOCATION

Funding – Grants Funding – Local Improvement Funding – City Reserve Funding – City General Funding – City Land Development Fund Funding – City Utility Funding – Carried Forward

COST

FUNDING SOURCE

Roadway Improvements Roadway Improvements Pavement Overlay / Sidewalk Sidewalk Improvements Utility Replacements Pavement Overlay Pavement Overlay Pavement Overlay / Sidewalk Roadway Improvements Roadway Improvements

345,000 775,000 515,000 205,000 1,405,400 80,000 200,000 580,000 240,000 140,000

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66 Street (48 Avenue to 50 Avenue) 48 Avenue and North Service Road (Grand Drive to 66 Street) 54 Avenue (47 Street to 50 Street) 49 Street (46 Avenue to 47 Avenue) 46 Street (South of 48 Avenue) 48 Avenue (46 Street to 48 Street Westbound) Mt. Pleasant Drive (Marler Drive to 58 Street) 39 Avenue (Marler Drive to 39 Avenue Close) 68 Street (CP Tracks to 54 Avenue) Camrose East Business Park

COMMUNITY SERVICES / PARKS 11. Aquatic Centre Replacement

In addition to those locations identified, at numerous other locations throughout the City, roadway and utility maintenance, landscaping and tree planting will be undertaken as required.

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CITY PAGE PUBLIC NOTICE – 2020 PEST AND WEED CONTROL

The Parks Section of the Community Services Department is committed to environmentally responsible pest control practices. At various times throughout the year, the City of Camrose Community Services Department controls broadleaf and other weeds and insect pests depending on the genus, infestation, safety and conditions. Small mammalian pests, such as beavers and gophers, may also be controlled. Pest Management activities occur on properties such as parks, sports fields, golf course, CRE, boulevards, sidewalks, roadway buffers, water bodies and vacant city land. The Department is evaluatin g new systems and products to reduce pesticide usage where possible. Special care and attention regarding the impact on the park users is considered in all applications. For example, no spray treatment takes place on any site where wind speed exceeds 16 km/hr. All procedures and pesticides used meet the strict standards established by Health Canada and Alberta Environmental Protection and are considered safe for these types of applications. Treated areas are posted with yellow and black signs indicating the date and time of application, re-entry time, the pest controlled and pesticide used. Below is a schedule that approximates when our field crews will conduct these programs and the materials they will use. Control of weeds and trees pests in residential neighborhoods is provided on the basis of citizen’s request, the location and the pest or weed infestation levels and safety concerns.

TREATMENT SCHEDULE

The time frames specified are approximate and may change due to weather, degree of infestation and crew availability. Call 780-672-9195 for up-to-date and daily information. PEST/WEED

PRODUCTS USED

Broadleaf Weeds

2, 4-D, Par 3, Killex, Milestone – Dicamba, Mecoprop, Aminopyralid

APR

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

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Broadleaf Weeds

Fiesta, Iron, Sodium Nitrate, Nitrilotracetic Acid

Broad Spectrum Vegetation Control

Glyphosate

Rodent/Pest Control

Bait Bars, Skoot-Thiram Sulphur Gas, Chlorophacinone – Rozol, Ground Force Diphacinone

Spruce Bud Worm, Aphids, Spider Mites, Tent Caterpillars Mosquitos (culextar) Black Ataenius Beetle

Insecticidal Soap, Bacillus Thuringiensis Israelensis, Chlorpyifos (Dursban), Merit (Imidaclorprid)

Fungicides

Interface (iprodione, trifloxystrobin), Trilogy(Iprodione,Tritoconzole, Trifloxystrobin), Heritage, (Azoxystrobin) Instrata (chlorothalonil, propiconazole, fludioxonil)

Root Inhibitor

Anhydrous, 2,6 Dichlorbenzonitrile (Dichlorbenil)

Rose/Flowerbeds (Aphids/Ants)

Malathion Carbaryl

WATCH FOR THIS SIGN ON TREATED AREAS

MAY

For information on the City of Camrose pesticide program, call: Ken Krueger, Manager of Parks, Community Services Department: 780-672-9195 Written enquiries can be directed to: Email: kkrueger@camrose.ca Website: www.camrose.ca Mailing address: Community Services Department, City of Camrose 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8

2020 ASSESSMENT AND PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION

In light of COVID-19, Council approved to waive penalties on property taxes until September 30, 2020. Property owners are encouraged to still pay their taxes by June 30, 2020 if possible (owners will not be penalized as long as they pay by September 30, 2020). Also, as Council is committed to supporting businesses, the 0% municipal overall tax increase will be applied as a slight increase of 0.8% for residential property and a 1.5% decrease for non-residential property. However, when the Education Tax change is combined with the Municipal Tax change, the final result is a total property tax DECREASE of approximately 1.13% for residential and 2.17% for non-residential. The City of Camrose will be mailing out combined assessment and tax notices to property owners on May 22, 2020. Questions? Visit www.camrose.ca/HomeAndProperty or call us at 780-672-4426.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Camrose Regional Sanitary Landfill OPEN LATE WEDNESDAYS The operating hours for the Camrose Regional Landfill are extended on Wednesdays until 8:00 pm from May 6 through to September 30, 2020. For more information contact the Landfill Scale House at 780-679-0087 or visit www.camrose.ca

PUBLIC NOTICE

Development Permit #ABP2020006 An Accessory Building Permit with Variance application has been received for the construction of accessory structures that exceed the maximum lot coverage, located within the R1-Low Density Residential District at: Lot 56A, Block 15, Plan 1995TR; 4212-58 Street Close, Camrose Any person having comments of support or objection, or for further information may contact Planning and Development Services, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8, phone 780672-4428 or email at: planning@camrose.ca by May 25, 2020 at 4:30 pm. Written correspondence shall include name, address and reasons for support or objection.

Subject Property

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U of A discontinuing physical therapy and after degree nursing programs By Lori Larsen

In response to recent provincial budget cuts, the University of Alberta master’s of science in physical therapy program and Camrose after-degree nursing program will be discontinued over the next two years. The announcement came as a result of large cuts to post-secondary institutions under the current provincial budget. An 11 per cent cut was made to the University of Alberta, in addition to the 6.9 per cent cut that the University received in the October 2019 budget announcement. “The Minister has been clear with our institutions that they are to look at reducing administrative spending, transforming business operations, reducing discretionary spending, and finding savings in noninstructional areas,” said Advanced Education press secretary Laurie Chandler “The MacKinnon Panel found that our institutions’ spending on administration was quite high in comparison to other provinces. We spend $8,372 per full time student on administration, whereas British Columbia spends $4,233 and Ontario spends $4,910. If we spent at the same rate as British Columbia, we would save over $700 million per year. Alberta needs to balance its need for delivering world-class education while also ensuring taxpayer dollars are used effectively.” The master’s of science physical therapy (MScPT) program began at Augustana in 2010 as the first physical therapy distributed education program in Canada–a pioneer for the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine’s other distributed education programs created to meet rehabilitation needs throughout the province. According to a press release from Augustana, the satellite program addressed the faculty’s enrolment needs as well as the ever-increasing demand for rehabilitation professionals in rural communities, and over the ten successful years that the program operated, trained the next generation of physiotherapists. “Though I had never anticipated that we would have to close the PT program at Augustana, the budget situation simply left us no choice,” said Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine dean Bob Haennel. “While we will no longer have a

program in Camrose, we will do our very best to continue to address the shortage of physical therapists in rural Alberta.” Current MScPT students at the Augustana Campus will continue to have a placement at the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, and will indicate their choice to complete their program at either the Calgary or Edmonton campuses. The Faculty of Nursing also made the budgetdriven decision to close their Camrose after-degree nursing program at the end of August 2021, and first-year intakes will be discontinued effective September 2020. There will be no further first-year entry after September 2020. Although the after-degree program in nursing is not formally a part of Augustana, the campus provided strong support to the program for the past 15 years–a collaboration that has been integral to educating hundreds of RNs and providing rural care since 2006. “We regret that provincial cuts have forced this painful situation, and we are doing everything we can to minimize the impact of this closure on all stakeholders,” said Faculty of Nursing dean Greta Cummings. “We will work with our Camrose-based partners to manage this closure in the best possible way for the community, and current students will have the opportunity to complete their programs. The University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing remains deeply committed to rural healthcare, and we continue to value our partnerships within Camrose.” Despite these particular programs existing out of other faculties, many of Augustana’s undergraduate students pursued these programs after graduation, and many more went on to practice in Camrose and other rural communities. “We are exceedingly grateful for the opportunities these programs afforded us and our campus community,” said Augustan dean Demetres Tryphonopoulos. “We valued these program offerings at Augustana deeply and remain committed to creating opportunities for rural health care in Alberta in whatever way possible.”

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2020

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You may have been wondering, should the Kick The Answer: it to the Curb event be shelved for this year? The simple reality is this: virtually no activity during a pandemic Much thought was given on this topic, prior to advertising this popular activity. The final decision to host this event was made based on relative risk.

The Question: Could Kick it to the Curb, if hosted, be a safe activity for citizens – both those who are disposing of household items and those who will be simply touring the residential streets, or the many who will be following the handy turn-by-turn instructions on Camrose Now! in order to find a difficult-address location, in an effort to repurpose a free item or items?

Considerations: We considered the relative danger of setting household items out on a lawn or boulevard for free pickup. We contrasted this low impact, no crowd, opportunity to shopping at a grocery store, taking home packages of multi-touched items, wrapped in plastic bags, handled by a cashier and perhaps a bagging person. We thought about the rampant COVID shopping over the past couple of months at home decorating-type stores, and at busy hardware stores, or certainly at those big box retailers, which often hit record-setting daily sales volumes. We thought about thousands of so-called “porch pickups” for all kinds of items and merchandise that have sold and traded hands since mid-March. We compared the scenario of picking up a free item from the outdoors to buying gas at a fuel station, taking in bottles to a recycling centre, using an ATM keypad, or entering a bank and receiving cash from a bank teller. Then using that cash at a drive-thru fast food place. We compared this activity to attending a funeral or other gathering of max-fifteen people. We thought about the simple task of an individual opening a statement from a stockbroker or credit card company found in their home mailbox. We considered the thousands of people daily gleefully unwrapping that courier-delivered on-line shopping package. Many such items are bought and shipped from out-of-city, country and continent. Would Kick it to the Curb offer more chance for virus exposure/ transmission than dining in a restaurant filled to 50% capacity, or flying on an airliner to a workcamp, corporate meeting, or back to Ottawa for government business? Or finally being able to go for dental treatment or a professional haircut and style? Or being handed over a prescription from your trusted pharmacist?

During COVID-19 pandemic we submit Kick it to the Curb may be one of the safest activities in which Camrose and area residents can currently participate.

is guaranteed to be 100% safe; this includes going to any workplace or to any business, or professional practice – even on an emergency basis, accepting any on-line purchase or meal prepared by a stranger and delivered by another stranger. It also includes popping over to the neighbour’s house for Friday night drinks around a campfire. (Yes, we know that the night started out well with prudent “social distancing” intentions.) COVID-19 is a ruthless, non-discriminatory form of evil. This latest imported virus can spread faster than a Fort McMurray wild fire. It has the potential to kill. It’s nothing to sneeze at. (Pardon the pun.)

Here’s how this Kick it to the Curb, and indeed all activity, can be made as safe as humanely possible. Every single one of us has it within our power to potentially reduce our chance of personal exposure and risk. We also should have the wisdom, by now, to have the inherent or learned skills to play a role in not spreading the disease to strangers, co-workers and family. If you’re not doing your part – shame on you. It’s up to ALL of us to finally appreciate the value of properly washing our hands, following the one-way traffic direction around grocery stores, knowing how, when and where to use a mask; the value of hand-sanitizer. We should also know that using latex gloves in a store, then tossing them in the cart or on the ground beside your car, isn’t part of the solution. Yes, Kick to the Curb, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 29, 30 and 31, promoted by The Camrose Booster, can be safe, fun and a win-win for this community. Set out your items, mark them as free and know in your heart that someone will, hopefully, have the right intentions for picking up your item(s).

If you’re scouring and hauling home a treasure, don’t be shy to wipe it down before loading. It’s the astute way to be wise and safe. Practice distancing at every stop. We’re all in this together. And God willing, common sense and responsible action will be the difference-maker in beating COVID-19. Remember: #CamroseCares.

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Bailey Theatre to host a virtual concert

By Murray Green

Since the Bailey Theatre is on hold as far as staging live concerts and performances, the board of directors decided it was time to do the next best thing. They will be hosting a virtual concert on its Facebook page, on May 20 at 7 p.m. “We have had excellent responses from the deep well of talent in the Camrose area, Alberta and Canada. We are truly blessed to have made lasting relationships with some of the performers who now come together to entertain all in the support of the Bailey Theatre,” said Barb Stroh, vice president of the Bailey Theatre. Performances and/or messages will be from Somewhere in Between band leader Arnold White; Darcy Polny; Myra Marshall and Tom Lichak of the River Jacks; George Canyon; Ryan McMahon of Lion, Fox and Bear; Scott Cook; Steve Bedall of Wooden Horsemen; Sweet Alibi singer Jess Rae Ayre; Cara Luft and Small Glories; JD Edwards and Small Glories; Cory Vanderjagt; Roger Admiral; Calvin Volrath; Back Porch Swing band members Jim and Penny Malmberg; Godfrey Blaque Band; Jordan Ledene and Jessica duet; Nordlys Film Festival; Ennis Sisters; Marj Pudlowki of the Bailey Buckaroos; harpist Lisa Cummings; and Leslie Ayuneye is the concert host and will sing the last song.

“I’ll record something tomorrow and send it to you,” said Ryan, prior to the show. “We’d love to do something. It might be an individual video from each of us. Here’s hoping that when things start to lift and shift, our communities will rally behind venues and artists, finding ways to celebrate live music and the arts, and continue to offer their support,” said Cara. “Good to hear from you, hope you’ve been keeping well. These are tough times indeed, and I would be more than happy to contribute a performance and message for this cause. The Bailey Theatre most certainly holds a very special place in our hearts! I want to help in any way I can,” added Steve. “So nice to hear from you and what a crazy time we find ourselves in. The entertainment business has taken a big hit. I sure enjoyed playing at your theatre and do hope to come back again once this pandemic is lifted, so thank you for that invitation. I would be happy to be part of your concert,” said Calvin Volrath, North American Fiddle Champion. That means performers from coast to coast. “What a wonderful show of support for the Bailey and our team. Performers want us to weather the financial storm and continue to provide a place to showcase Canadian talent and make memories,” concluded Barb.

Some members of the River Jacks will play during the Bailey Theatre virtual concert.

Polny art on display By Murray Green

Lea and Darcy Polny of Camrose have enjoyed events at the Bailey Theatre for several years. When it came time to put on a virtual concert, organizers wanted the Polnys to be a part of the arts celebration. “My wife Lea and I moved to Camrose 12 years ago. We relocated our graphic design business, Groundwater Communications, looking for a quieter, less hectic community. We are both artists and when we went to the Bailey Theatre for a performance, we fell in love with the atmosphere and felt the magic becoming inspired by it’s history,” explained Darcy. “The dedication of the people involved who had the foresight to know the restoration importance inspired the romantic side of our artistic personalities. We were lucky enough to be on the board for a while and contributed with the website and corporate advertising. Lea is hugely involved with graphics and communication messaging.” After retirement, he moved into a different direction with his art. “We have retired and now my passion for creating paintings

that are my own self expression fill my days. I have painted in all mediums settling on watercolors in the new series of paintings. We create objects in glass and other mediums to bring the beauty of nature into our homes and into our personal space. My art takes these forms, discarded by previous owners, and gives them new life by releasing them back into nature.” He also wrote a book and wanted to continue to share stories within his art. “My still life works are more than that. They tell the story that there is still life in these objects, you just have to look at them with new eyes.” Darcy has recently won three awards in international competitions with 844 entries from 26 countries around the world, to place ninth in the top 15 artists for Rainy Day Poppies. He also received special recognition for excellence in art for Reflections of Nature and a special merit award for The Nature of Glass. His work can be viewed at darcyleopoldpolny.ca. The Bailey Theatre virtual concert and art show will be on its Facebook page www.facebook.com/BaileyTheatre, on May 20 at 7 p.m.

Darcy Polny creates works of art that will be on display during the May 20 event.

The Nature of Glass earned Darcy Polny a special Award of Merit in a worldwide competition. Look for his works during the Bailey Theatre virtual concert on May 20. at 7 p.m.

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Makarowski enjoys track life in the pit By Murray Green

Colin Makarowski, formerly of Daysland, now living north of Hay Lakes, races dragsters, but is the crew chief for several drivers in the Twisted Motorsports family. “I’ve always been into cars and trucks, working on them and such. Then when she (daughter Taylor) found out she had cancer, that is how we got involved at the track. She met driver-owner Craig Anstead and she wanted to drive,” Colin shared. “It has been a family thing ever since. The Ansteads (son Cody also drives) kind of adopted us. Craig calls Taylor his second daughter. It went from there. A lot of people enjoy going to the lake on weekends–we go to the track (although this spring has been a break).” Colin is licenced to drive either one of the two dragsters as a backup. He is the primary crew chief member on three full-time racing cars. That includes two dragsters and a funny car. “I don’t spend a whole lot of time behind the wheel. The two-seat dragster is one of two in Canada. It is the only one where the passenger sits in the front. There are some design challenges to that. It is what is called a centre steer car. The steering rod actually goes right down the centre part of the car. Because a passenger sits there, we had to move the rod around them,” explained Colin. “You have extra u-joints and more linkage in the steering, so we really have to keep a close eye on it.

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Dad Colin and daughter Taylor Makarowski enjoy racing dragsters and being around the track. Colin also gives people rides in the rare two-seat dragster.

A little bit of play (looseness) can cause a ripple effect. Because we give people rides, we have to take extra care for safety reasons.” With the passenger in front, they receive the full experience of what it is like to run a dragster down the track. “They see what the driver would normally see in front of the car and it is a bucket list ride. We will do a quarter mile at 150 miles per hour. Some other cars are capable of doing that, but we do

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Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which cars compete, usually two at a time, to be first to cross a set finish line. The race follows a short, straight course from a standing start over a measured distance, most commonly a quarter mile (1,320 ft./402 m). Electronic timing and speed sensing systems have been used to record race results since the 1960s. The history of automobiles and motorcycles being used for drag racing is nearly as long as the history of motorized vehicles themselves and is a regulated motorsport. Modern races are started electronically by a system known as a Christmas tree, which consists of a column of lights for each driver/lane, and two light beam sensors per lane on the track at the starting line.

it in under nine seconds,” revealed Colin. The reason behind having the driver closer to the engine and behind the passenger is so he can hear the engine better and he will know sooner if something doesn’t sound right. “The chassis and each component has its own certification. It has to pass a lot of safety checks. We run a big block Chevy 572 engine, which anyone can buy the crate engine. It came with a two-year warranty and that was four years ago. Other than taking the valve covers off to check the valves, we haven’t done anything besides regular maintenance. It is rated for 720 horsepower, but none of engines have been ‘dynoed’ (dynamometre) less than 800 horsepower. It’s crazy for a street motor,” said Colin. “The challenge is driving it with a passenger in front of you. You can’t see the centre of the road. You can’t just jump in the car and drive. You need

some seat time to master driving it. That’s why only a few people can actually take others for a ride.” The dragsters run a two-speed power glide transmission that is easy to maintain as well. Twisted Motorsports is a professional drag

racing team based out of Edmonton. They have been involved in drag racing for more than 18 years and currently campaign a nostalgia alcohol funny car, blown alcohol top dragster, junior dragster and the world’s only front passenger two-seat dragster.

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RCMP advise practice safe distancing in and out of vehicle By Lori Larsen

While last week, May 12 to 18, was officially declared Canada Road Safety Week led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP), keeping our roadways safe is a year round mandate of not only law enforcement, but all citizens. The RCMP is reporting significantly less traffic on Alberta’s roads due to restrictions related to COVID-19, but still advise all motorists to abide by all traffic laws and be defensive and cautious drivers. Reports also indicate that impaired driving and distracted driving remain a problem across the province. This year’s Road Safety Week focused on the theme around “Shifting Gears” which entailed shifting the behaviour surrounding drug and alcohol impairment, driver distractions and speeding. RCMP Superintendent Alberta RCMP Traffic Services Gary Graham indicated that as the province began consideration of reopening, the RCMP remind drivers to avoid temptation to relax attitudes around driving rules, physical distancing and public health orders. “There is zero tolerance for unsafe driving behaviours amidst the pandemic. As always, our Traffic Services members will be on the road promoting safe driving spaces and enforcing laws to help all motorists stay safe while travelling. Changing dangerous habits such as speeding, impaired and distracted driving starts with thinking differently and ‘shifting gears’ about these problematic behaviours.”

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For example, the cost of rotating and aligning tires is considerably less than repairing a car after a major blowout and paying for a tow and tire replacement. Routine maintenance includes oil changes, filter changes and fluid top-offs. Such tasks keep engines running smoothly. Ignoring this routine maintenance can put engines in jeopardy of breaking down and adversely affect vehicle performance, diminishing fuel economy and leading to a sluggish ride. Inspections and work performed by reputable service stations help drivers stay abreast of recalls or issues that can affect the safety of the vehicle.

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There are people out there training for marathons… and here I am on the couch, trying to lasso the TV remote with my phone charger. Had I known back in March that it was the last time I would be eating in a restaurant, I would have ordered dessert.

Sometimes laughter is the only medicine! WEEK #9

If schools are closed for too long, the parents are gonna find a vaccine before the scientists. I promised myself I’d do things differently tonight, so I’m sitting at the other end of my couch. Day 63 of Quarantine: Plans for the day include letting the dog out. Letting the dog in. Letting the dog out. Letting the dog in. Letting the dog out. Do you ever look at someone and think, “Maybe it’s best if we continue to social distance.” Lockdown can go four ways: You’ll come out a monk, a hunk, a chunk or a drunk. Choose wisely.

If you had asked me what the hardest part of battling a global pandemic would be, I would never have guessed “teaching elementary school math”. If you’re working from home, you may qualify for Employee of the Month. That is unless you have a dog. Me (yelling through the front door): “Thanks for the grocery delivery! Just leave them on the mat.” My Wife: “You better open this door NOW!” Snow White is down to six dwarfs. Sneezy has been placed in quarantine. Looking forward to Hallmark’s next holiday movie: A Very COVID Christmas, when a big city lawyer and a country candle maker accidentally meet when they go to the wrong Zoom meeting. When someone asks me if I miss going out to places with lots of people: “Well yes, but actually no.” Man, all these doctors and nurses and microbiologists and immunologists and epidemiologists and other researchers keep saying COVID is dangerous, but all these dudes I went to high school with who barely passed Science class say it’s not dangerous. It’s so hard to know who to believe anymore. Apparently when you take sports away from men, you get sourdough bread. I’ll be honest, I did not see that coming! I don’t care about shopping or restaurants … when can GRANDPARENTS open back up?

2020 sounded like the most futuristic year and now we’re all like, “I traded my neighbour a loaf of sourdough bread for some disinfectant wipes.” At the start of this whole virus thing, my wife said she was going to be ruthless with purging stuff she no longer needed. I’m currently shopping for a decent two-bedroom apartment. And a cheap car. And some clothes. How did we ever survive? Our mothers wiped our faces with spit on a hanky, not an antibacterial wipe. COVID Day 1: Rushed to the grocery store and bought two 96-packs of toilet paper, a six-month supply of beef, two shopping carts of pasta and four dozen cans of soup. Also scored a great deal on 239 frozen pizzas. COVID Day 46: Ran into Wild Rose Co-op for a Cuban Lunch and a two-litre bottle of Diet Coke. Due to the coronavirus, I will not be shaking hands or accepting hugs. But feel free to bow or kneel. Either one will be fine. If I’m quarantined with my wife and I die, it wasn’t the virus. I’m excited that I can tell people to get away from me and it’s no longer considered rude. When this is all over and you finally go back to work: “What are your names again?” I don’t know if I can go back to a world where I can’t mute people! Does anyone know the number parents are supposed to call if we need a substitute teacher? About time to break out the 25-piece patio set … one chair and 24 beers. The most important thing that quarantine has taught me is that the serving size for mac and cheese is always the entire box.

When it rains, look for rainbows. When it’s dark, look for stars.

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Grade 12 students honoured on grad day

Music in the Age of COVID

“Listen to the music… You can’t kill the music!” proclaims Jimmy, protagonist in Margaret Atwood’s dystopian MaddAddam trilogy wherein a deadly pandemic nearly annihilates humankind. As COVID-19 now sweeps the globe, a silent spring has descended, but completely unlike that predicted by Rachel Carson in 1962. Prohibition of large-scale gatherings combined with physical distancing protocols Ardelle Ries, have brought concerts, festiMusic, University of Alberta vals and ensemble activities to Augustana Campus an abrupt halt. For advocates of musicking (any activity related to musical performance) and especially communal musicking, this muted world is uncharted territory. With calendars wiped clean of customary musical activity, we may ask ourselves, “Does music matter in the Age of COVID?” Since lockdown, and true to the words uttered by Atwood’s Jimmy, music is alive and everpresent as we see in news broadcasts, through livestreamed concerts and balcony serenades, virtual choirs, and COVID parodies. Writings about the power of music in the Age of COVID appear around the world. A rather pleasant composition has been created based on specific musical pitches assigned to correspond to the physical shape of the virus itself. Proven to be a dynamic force bridging continents, cultures and creeds, music brings communities together. A conduit to access a broad spectrum of emotions, music evokes a complex human response. Whether in acts of war or in times of peace, music affirms our individuality as well as our place in within community. Music has always been an adjunct to healing–from the Romans, who documented its benefits during the Plague of Justinian, up to 21st-century therapies. In ancient Greece, medical practices of Asclepius and Hippocrates maintained that music was necessary to intensify the harmonious connections between body, mind, community and the natural environment. In the Middle Ages, men and women petitioned God to end the Black Death by walking through plagueinfested streets singing psalms and hymns. While learning from the past, we try to imagine the new normal. For musicians, this means predicting when musical gatherings will resume. It is no coincidence that during the late Middle Ages, when communities were besieged by numerous outbreaks of the plague, astonishingly complex polyphonic choral works were composed, suggesting that ensemble singing continued unabated. During this 21stcentury pandemic it is thought that the risks which surround community music-making activities are substantial. Proven beneficial for health and well-being, it is now nearly incomprehensible that beloved musical pursuits could be considered life-threatening. Without the possibility to attend a concert or sit with friends from week to week in an ensemble rehearsal, there have been convincing attempts to create suitable online substitutes. A vast array of digital concerts and virtual choir, band or orchestra projects have delighted viewers; however, it is reported that participating listeners and musicians still feel a profound sense of loss. The phrase “silver lining” frequently surfaces these days in media and in personal conversations. Certainly, isolation encourages us to reassess lifestyles, habits, and behaviours. If Socrates is correct, our lives should be worth living as never before. But what silver lining could possibly emerge for musicking from our current state of emergency? In what manner can we return to the very musical activities that have always served to engage, enlighten and empower a cohesive social structure? It is abundantly clear that although COVID has challenged every facet of our lives and our way of thinking, music is a constant, universal, and essential service for the soul. At this moment in time, while nostalgic for joyous communal musicking, you are strongly encouraged to look away from the computer screen and balance your listening and watching with active musical participation. Take an online or private music lesson. Keep in regular contact with your friends in choirs, bands and orchestras. Play the instrument that has collected dust over the decades. Sing with your family. Sing with neighbours at a distance. Sing for yourself. Have faith that the music will never die.

By Murray Green

Submitted Top: Olivia Soanes greeted teachers, friends and family in front of her home. Middle: École Sifton School teacher Vicky Barclay and former staff member Todd Sikorski display signs they made for students. Below: Alyson Gibson shows off her dress on May 9 to well-wishers from École Sifton School.

Although the local high schools have postponed graduation ceremonies to at least September, staff at École Sifton School honoured a tradition of the Grade 12 grads coming to visit the school on graduation day. Students usually visit, all dressed up in their finest, to show off to their former teachers and support staff. It is a day that the school staff look forward to. They are always impressed with how their former students have matured into young adults. However, the grads were not able to visit the school this May. École Sifton School teacher Vicky Barclay decided that if the students couldn’t come to the school, the school should go to the students. She organized a group of current and former school teachers, aids and administration staff who had been at the school at the same time as the grads and then secretly contacted each of the grad’s parents. On May 8, a parade of at least 15 vehicles (decorated with balloons, signs, flags and window writing) as well as about 19 teachers, aids and administration staff, paraded around Camrose to visit each of their 34 graduating students. They made 26 individual stops while honking horns, holding signs, shouting good wishes, cheering and clapping. Social distancing was practised, particularly between the students and well-wishers. For the students who live in town, the parade just showed up at their front street. Neighbours came out to watch the spectacle and everyone clapped and cheered for the students, wishing them all the best, and telling them how proud the staff were of the students. In several instances, parents talked their grad into trying on their grad dress or suit just for fun, and then the grads were totally surprised when the group showed up and very pleased to be able to show off their grad attire. There were a fair number of tears shed from students, parents and staff alike. The effort seemed to be appreciated by the students and it was very heartwarming for the staff.

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Sherlyn McKay April 6, 1947 ~ May 10, 2020 Sherlyn May McKay was born in Moncton, New Brunswick. She was the only child of Robert and May McKay. She loved her parents deeply and was forever grateful for the sacrifices that they made in order for her to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. She worked at CN Hotels in both Banff and Jasper for summer jobs while she attended university. After teaching stints in Grande Cache and the Yukon, Sheryl accepted a position teaching French and social studies at Camrose Composite High School (CCHS) in 1977. She retired in 2006 after teaching for 29 years at CCHS. While teaching, she took summer courses at College St. Jean, Edmonton; University of Grenoble in France; Laval University in Quebec; University of Moncton; and the University of Calgary. Sheryl was active in extracurricular programs at CCHS. She encouraged students to attend the Encounters with Canada Program at the Terry Fox Centre in Ottawa. She served as a chaperone at the Terry Fox Centre for students from across the country. Sheryl was involved in the International Travel Program and accompanied hundreds of students through exciting parts of Europe! Sheryl coached and supervised academic students who participated in television quiz shows – Hi Q and Reach for the Top. Professionally, Sheryl was an active member of the Second Languages Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association. Most importantly, Sheryl related well to her students. She recognized the importance of both speaking and writing in French. Sheryl had an amazing love for travel. One of her favourites was cruising. She made friends from around the world. Sheryl loved to curl and to watch curling and attended national and international championships. She knew who played on which team and kept track of individual and team statistics. After her retirement, she had more time for travel, almost daily walks, and coffee times with her many friends in Camrose. Sheryl received her cancer diagnosis in June 2019. She accepted her fate graciously and fought hard to prolong her life as long as possible. Sheryl passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the age of 73. She leaves numerous friends to mourn her loss. Under the current worldwide circumstances, a memorial service will be held at a later time.

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Honour special weeks, hard work

By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency

This week marked National Nursing Week and National Police Week. It is a great honour to recognize all of the courageous professionals in our community who heal us and help us every day of the year. In recent difficult times, our health and law enforcement professionals have been on the front lines of keeping our community safe, and for that I am truly grateful. Thank you! I am happy to share that the hard work of Albertans has paid off, and most of the province entered Phase 1 of relaunch on May 14. Most of Alberta is prepared to have some businesses and facilities reopen, including retail, hairstylists and barber shops, cafes and restaurants. I have personally visited many of the businesses in our community and in all settings, physical distancing and good hygiene measures are in place to prevent a spike in COVID-19 spread. We have all made sacrifices during this pandemic, and we cannot give up all that we have gained from following public health guidance. However, it is very important that we continue to support our local economy. Rather than driving to Edmonton to shop, I would like to encourage everyone to find locally produced food. When was the last time you took a drive out to Heisler to pick up some sausage or made a trip to Tofield for the same? How about we make some day trips to enjoy the great restaurants and sites right in our own constituency? It’s so beautiful here and we have by far the friendliest people in the province running businesses and facilities right here in the Constituency of Camrose. There is no need to travel far for great museums and other activities. Business owners can find industry-specific public health guidelines and other resources to support reopening at alberta.ca/bizconnect. As always, updated information on COVID-19 in Alberta is available at alberta. ca/covid19. Thank you for your patience and resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Your efforts are the reason we can safely begin to gradually reopen our province. As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic, supports are being put in place to ensure that agriculture has the employment resources that it needs. In response to COVID-19, the Government of Alberta has created a new Agriculture Training Support Program to help employers in the food supply chain provide necessary training to new Alberta employees. This program is intended to offset costs for COVID-19 safety and training, including the costs for personal protective equipment and to remove any barriers to get Albertans safely working. By providing up to $5 million in support to farmers, agri-businesses and food processors, the program will help offset the cost to train new employees safely in agri-food roles. The program will provide $2,000 per new employee, and will support training for up to 2,500 people in Alberta. I am happy to share that additional resources are now available to support seniors. A new online hub called Collaborate Online Resources and Education (CORE) will coordinate community services for older Albertans and seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. CORE Alberta provides a platform for seniorsserving organizations to improve the delivery of services focused on issues including transportation, food security, social isolation, and home supports. CORE will support seniors-serving organizations to access training, COVID-19 resources, map where the greatest needs are, and help seniors in more remote locations get the support they need. In these difficult times, the CORE Alberta hub will help connect seniors to the resources they need. Our government is accelerating infrastructure and transportation projects across the province to get thousands of Albertans back to work and the economy back on track. From renovating schools to repaving highways and upgrading bridges and culverts, hundreds of shovelready projects are moving ahead to create jobs and ensure important infrastructure is ready to support communities and job creators as the economy reopens. Last week, Alberta Infrastructure and Alberta Transportation together announced $426 million in capital maintenance and renewal funding to accelerate repairs and improvements that will support over 3,200 jobs. You can contact Jackie Lovely, Camrose MLA, at Constituency Office, 104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. Tel: 780-672-0000, camrose@assembly. ab.ca or at Legislature Office, 6th Floor, 9820-107 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7.

Relaunch does not equate to relax On May 14, the first phase of the Alberta Government Relaunch Strategy began with the lifting of some restrictions put in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommended lifted restrictions with the following guidelines include: retail businesses like clothing, furniture and book stores; all farmers’ market vendors; hairstyling and barber shops; cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars can reopen for table service at 50 per cent capacity; some scheduled, non-urgent surgeries to resume gradually; museums and art galleries; daycares and out-of-school care, with occupancy limits; day camps, including summer school, with occupancy limits; post-secondary institutions will continue course delivery, with

conditions and take the COVID-19 self-assessment. The City of Camrose would also like to remind residents of restrictions within the City that are still in effect. “We remain committed to keeping our staff safe and healthy in order to be able to provide essential services to our community,” stated deputy city manager Kim Isaak. The City operated facilities will remain closed until further notice; garage sales will not be permitted; City operated playgrounds and outdoor courts remain closed and all Alberta Health orders will be monitored and enforced. Even though playgrounds are listed as being allowed to open, the City, like other communities in Central Alberta, is keeping them closed as it is not feasible to keep up the sanitization required to be open.

flexibility for in-person delivery once the existing public health order prohibiting in-person classes is lifted; places of worship and funeral services, if they follow sector-specific guidance. While the province implements Phase 1, the underlying message to all Albertans and guests to the province are to continue to use extreme caution. By no means does lifting some of the restrictions mean letting your guard down and relaxing Alberta Health recommendations intended to stop the spread of COVID-19. Everyone is asked to wash their hands regularly with warm soapy water for 20 seconds; cough or sneeze into a tissue and discard the tissue immediately into a proper garbage container or cough and sneeze into the crutch of your elbow; avoid touching your face; maintain proper physical distancing (two metres); abide by all businesses’ protocols (following arrows, standing two metres apart etc.); stay home as much as possible; monitor for symptoms including cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose or sore throat; self-isolate for the legallyrequired 10 days if you have any symptoms that are not related to a preexisting illness or medical

The City of Camrose Golf Course and all City operated trails are open, with public health order restrictions in place, and residents are encouraged to use these facilities, but are reminded to adhere to the physical distancing orders. “We encourage people to get out and enjoy all the natural recreation the community has to offer, but remember to avoid high touch surfaces and to wash your hands when you return home,” said Community Services general manager Ryan Poole. “Carrying hand sanitizer is also a great way to protect yourselves.” The City of Camrose remains in a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) until Aug. 5, now that Bill 13 has passed through the Legislature. The SOLE can be revoked or renewed at any point City council and administration deem necessary. SOLE allows the City of Camrose to use any and all measures to enforce the advisories of the Province, especially in relation to: ensuring businesses are following the recommended protocols for protection of staff members and the public such as ensuring symptomatic employees are allowed to self-isolate; gatherings limited to a maximum of 15 people; and

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ensuring that individuals who have returned from international travel are following the 14-day selfisolation order. If any resident or guest to Camrose has a concern regarding the operations of a City operated property or facility or any business operating in the city, they are encouraged to contact the City at 780-672-4426. The Alberta Government continues to implement the following restriction during Phase 1. Gatherings of more than 15 people will not be permitted, unless otherwise identified in public health orders or guidance. Gatherings of 15 people or fewer must follow physical distancing and other public health guidelines. Public attendance at businesses, facilities and events that have close physical contact will not be permitted, including: arts and culture festivals, major sporting events and concerts. Movie theatres, pools, recreation centres, arenas, spas, nightclubs and gyms will remain closed. Visiting patients in healthcare facilities will remain limited. In-school classes for kindergarten to Grade 12 students will remain prohibited. The Government also makes the following recommendations in order to maintain the flattening of the curve and ensure the well-being of all residents. Travel outside the province is not recommended. Calgary and Brooks residents are encouraged to wait for local services to reopen rather than travelling for services. Remote working is advised where possible. Wearing masks in crowded places that cannot accommodate the twometre physical distancing order. D ow n load t he ABTraceTogether mobile contact tracing app and use it when in public. COVID-19 has changed the way we all do business, conduct ourselves in public and generally live our lives. It is a challenging time for everyone, and Albertans have met the challenge head on. The reducing numbers are an indication that the restrictions and recommendations are working. While Phase 1 of the Relaunch Strategy is an attempt to help with the economy and return a semblance of normality to our lives, we still all need to take every precaution and follow the guidelines of our City and province. The fight is far from over. The number one priority is safety and protecting ourselves, our loved ones and our fellow citizens.

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TO GIVE AWAY TWO FARM KITTENS – eight weeks old, dog friendly, litter trained, really tame. 780375-2197. KITTENS – Cute, white and black. Nine weeks old. Litter trained. Call Curtis, 780-781-1748.

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

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

SERVICES SELF-INKING STAMPS – Every shape, size, and colour. We deliver, right to your office. Camrose Booster Ltd., 4925-48 St., Camrose. Call us at 780-672-3142. 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 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

ALBERTA WIDE STUCCO Now taking bookings for all types of stucco and patchwork 10% discount for seniors 780-678-1114 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. 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

RON’S ROTOTILLING Powerful Honda rear tine rototiller. Satisfaction guaranteed. Small garden $25. Medium garden $30. Large garden $40. Rabbit manure and wood shavings available. Best weed free fertilizer and soil conditioner available. 780-608-9695

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

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. 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. 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.

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! 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. 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. QUIET 1- AND 2-BEDROOM – Apartment suite available immediately. New flooring and paint. 780-608-3820 for viewing.

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. LOCALLY OWNED FOUR-PLEX Locally owned and operated four-plex, great location close to schools, university and downtown. Two-bedroom suites, open floor plan, five appliances. No shovelling snow or cutting grass, maintained by owner. Suites are like new, monthly rate very competitive. No pets, no smoking. Call Rick, 780-608-5000 or George, 780-678-7610 for info or viewing. ESPECIALLY NICE OFFICE SUITE Generous 794 sq. ft. suite, suitable for two, three or more staff. Includes two private offices. Located in Downtown Camrose. Main floor, easily accessible, bright, quiet. $1,560.87/mo. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business. GREEN GABLES – bright and cheery 2-bedroom. Two minute walk to downtown/walking trails. 780-621-8495. ONE-BEDROOM SUITE – in very quiet adult four-plex. Attractively upgraded, bright, spacious. Includes heat, water, washer and dryer. No smoking, no pets. For a quick viewing, call 780-679-2170.

WANTED TO RENT RECENTLY RETIRED COUPLE – wanting to rent an acreage that is clean and well taken care of, preferably within 15 minutes of Camrose. Phone 780-385-2474. SENIOR RETIRED FARMER / TRUCK DRIVER – wants to rent farm house, acreage house or house in small village. Must have room for 26 ft. RV. Could still help on farm. Phone Harold, 780-842-9633.

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

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CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued) YEARLING RED ANGUS BULLS – Easy calving, low birth weight. Lots of bulls in bullpen. Please call 780-385-0406. RED AND BLACK ANGUS BULLS – Purebred yearling and two-year olds. 780-986-9088.

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.

MACHINERY SWATHER NO LONGER ‘CUTTING THE MUSTARD?’ Call The Camrose Booster Classifieds, 780-672-3142. 60 FT. BOURGAULT 9400 CULTIVATOR – and harrows c/w double shoot air seeder package, knock-on openers. Excellent condition. Asking $72,500. Call 780-877-2339 or 780-877-2326.

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2007 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER – diesel. 34 ft., three slides. Very good condition. Please call John, 780-679-4354. 28 FT. TRAILER – four bunk beds, one double bed. Never on the road. $18,000. Phone 780-608-6769.

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Local farmers take part in initiative to feed the world By Lori Larsen

There is an astounding 821 million people in the world today who do not have enough food to eat and, with the current world situation, that number is growing. In an effort to stop hunger, churches and farming families in and around Camrose work on a united front with other Canadian farmers, churches, organizations and individuals to supply the world with the means to produce food. Under the umbrella of Canadian Foodgrains Bank, members of churches volunteer, through their relief and development agencies, share a common goal to end global hunger by: supporting international programs to meet immediate food needs, reduce malnutrition, and achieve sustainable food security; influencing improvements in national and international policies that contribute to ending global hunger and increasing and deepening the engagement of Canadians in efforts to end global hunger. One such member is Camrose County semiretired livestock farmer Dorothy Marshall, a member of the Camrose Anglican Church and volunteer with the Anglican Church of Canada (PWRDF). Recently (prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic), Dorothy had an opportunity to travel to India with other members of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank(CFGB) to join a “learning tour” of India, meet with partner organizations and see supported projects. After doing a little research about India and provided with two guide books from her daughter, Dorothy thought she was fairly well prepared. However, upon her arrival in Kolkata, she discovered that what she had read was

worlds apart from what she was about to experience. “I could not have imagined the cacophony and mayhem of traffic. I had no real concept of the poverty I would see, people living on the streets and in makeshift shelters wherever there was a bit of space.” Having arrived from rural Alberta and the wide open spaces that we all tend to take for granted, Dorothy was overwhelmed by the crowded streets filled with people, vehicles and animals that wandered about freely.

taught including: building stone berms across the hillside fields to minimize soil loss during the rainy season and retain moisture, row planting rather than scattering seed, and no longer burning forest when new land was cleared for fields. “We learned of crop rotations and improved livestock and growing gardens. I was surprised to learn that the idea of growing garden vegetables was unknown to these people, and they have certainly embraced the idea.”

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Submitted Dorothy Marshall, left, is joined by other team members and Raju, front left, and Devi, front right, and their two young daughters during a trip to India (prior to COVID.)

Dorothy was joined on the trip by a dozen people from across Canada who were also supporters of CFGB. During the trip, the GFGB visitors, including Dorothy, visited projects supported by the organization and were privy to the amazing good that GFGB and generous volunteers from around the world do to better the lives of the residents of India, many of which live in remote villages with very little services and resources. “We were told about the ongoing projects and the conservation agriculture techniques they had been

Dorothy was impressed by the overwhelming welcome they felt by everyone they met and how they were invited into family homes to have conversations (with interpreters) about how lives had been impacted by the projects. “It was here that I met Raju and Devi, who with their two young daughters live in a small mud hut. Raju told us how he farms two acres and grows a variety of crops like maize, pigeon peas, lentils and mustard. He had struggled to feed his family, but now can, with the addition of a variety of vegetables. We saw his garden where he

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grows tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, okra, pumpkin, flat beans and papaya.” Dorothy explained that the village had received a male goat that was larger than the local breed, and now Raju’s goats were producing larger kids that he could sell for much more money. “When asked what his dreams were for the future, Raju replied, ‘Me and my wife are illiterate. We hope to have our children be educated. We want to grow our food in a better way.’ He also told us that nineyear-old Biji’s dream was to be able to go to school. She wants to be a doctor and be able to give medicines to the people in the village.” Dorothy remarked that Raju proudly shared that he had recently sold a goat and would now be able to send Biji to school. Raju, Devi and their children’s story was one of many that Dorothy was privileged to hear and see and it is apparent that the memories of these tenacious people will live with Dorothy forever.

Located in Valleyview looking over the valley with amazing views, this highend property has exceptional workmanship, loads of custom extras and a prime location. The curb appeal sets the stage with artificial turf and beautiful landscape. The style and impressiveness continues in the interior with the open floorplan and 9' coffered ceilings in the living room, office and

master bedroom. Beautiful maple wood flooring carries throughout the main floor. In the living room, a classic stone fireplace flanked by built-ins and the open concept allows for smooth entertainment and conversation. The kitchen is simply stunning with black quartz countertops, top quality cabinets, stainless steel appliances including an induction stovetop and oven, a large

The goals of GFGB are to provide food in times of crisis for hungry people in the developing world, help people grow more food to better feed themselves and their families, and provide malnourished people with a focus on pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and young children through education and engagement. “We also advocate for public policies that enable families and communities to better feed themselves, and look for ways to engage Canadians about global hunger.” In 2018-19, CFGB helped over 800,000 people in 36 countries. Donations are matched up to four to one by the Canadian Government. The majority of financial support for the CFGB comes from farmers in

island and plenty of storage in the walk-through pantry. Main floor laundry with builtin cabinets and a wonderful office offers great convenience. The master bedroom is a gorgeous retreat with a walk-in closet and fivestar hotel quality en suite that includes a large tub and walk-in shower. The lower level is completed with the same top quality and includes a home theatre room, three large

Canada, including two local grow projects in Camrose County, one near Kingman and another near Edberg, working with the support of local businesses. Through grow projects, groups of farmers and farm supporters plant, tend and harvest a crop, then sell it on the Canadian market, donating the proceeds to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to be used in the work of responding to world hunger. “Local businesses often help by donating inputs such as seed, chemicals and fertilizer, and services such as trucking, insurance or promotion,” noted Dorothy. “Not only does this help keep costs down, it fosters a sense of community spirit as local people work together to help hungry people in the developing world.” Funds are also raised through community fundraisers and support of many churches, including those in Camrose. “Lives are changed when people learn some easy techniques that enable them to have basic food security,” remarked Dorothy. “Donations to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank enable the continuation of projects with our partners, similar to those I saw in India.” People in nations all over the world have struggled for years to just put food on the table, including our own country, and these tough times have the potential to amplify those struggles. The generosity and goodwill of humans helping humans has never been needed more. “The impact these (participating) farmers’ hard work has for families and communities experiencing hunger around the world is remarkable,” emoted Dorothy. To learn more about the work of the CFGB, or if you are interested in being part of a growing project, visit the website at www. foodgrainsbank.ca.

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

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

R QUIET AREA + MORE! IMMACULATE HOME, Asking $417,000 CA0191382 MOVE-IN READY BUNGALOW Asking $289,900 CA0190732

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

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

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

PRIVATE SETTING – 34.8 ACRES HWY 833! Asking $499,900 CA0189310 CHARMING 5 ACRE PARCEL w/32’x50’ QUONSET Asking $149,900 CA0188718 SO AFFORDABLE, SO MUCH POTENTIAL … Almost an acre Asking $69,000 CA0177394

PRIVATE, PEACEFUL – CLOSE TO FORESTBURG 8 acres CA0192314

NEW LISTIN

QUONSET, POWER, GAS TO PROPERTY Asking $174,900 CA0193448

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

BEAUTIFUL, PRIVATE 5.12 ACRE ACREAGE Asking $349,900 CA0185134

PR ICE!3.58 ACRE ACREAGE PEACEFUL NEW

15 MIN. EAST OF CAMROSE Asking $419,900 CA0192533

CHARMING, IMMACULATE ACREAGE on 2.79 acres Asking $399,950 CA0192329 ACREAGE LIVG ! ING IN CITY IN ST LI NEW OF CAMROSE Asking $869,900 CA0193135

FOR SALE/LEASE PERFECT HIDEAWAY, AMAZING VALLEY VIEWS! Asking $539,900 CA0193338

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

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

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

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

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

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

ENJOY CAREFREE CONDO LIFESTYLE! Asking $199,900 CA0187930

EXC. VALUE! Great starter/retirement duplex w/ GARAGE! You’ll love it! Asking $277,900 CA0192470

SOLD

GREAT OPPORTUNITY … 85’x122’ lot bordering 48 Avenue and 48 Street in Camrose. Close to college, schools, downtown, Mirror Lake. Asking $119,900 CA0177494 FOUR LOTS … Private and massive, 148’x148’, in City of Camrose, close to Stoney Creek Valley! Asking $250,000 ea. CA0193251, CA0193252, CA0193253, CA0193254 CASCADES … Close to shopping parks! G !andCA0193772 Asking $80,000 NEW LISTIN

FARMS

COMMERCIAL SOLD

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 D L O S Asking $189,500 CA0183199 lot between Credit Union, Royal Bank Asking $149,900 CA0085343

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

QUARTER SECTION 15 MIN. FROM CAMROSE! Asking $747,000 CA0166651

UNIQUE HOUSE/SHOP R EDUCED !COMBINATION ON 150 ACRES ONLY 20 MIN. FROM CAMROSE! Asking $549,900 CA0189669

160 ACRE PROPERTY east of Camrose Asking $749,000 CA0184968 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 4 MILES FROM CAMROSE 315 ACRES Asking $1,229,000 CA0192819

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

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 TWO BASHAW HWY COMMERCIAL LOTS Fantastic exposure! Asking $55,000 each CA0192745, CA192746 EAST END CAMROSE … 1/2 acre bare land. Asking $149,900 EXCELLENT COMMERCIAL BUILDING Two OH doors, lots of shop space plus office. Asking $649,900

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

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

MOBILE HOME ON ITS OWN LOT Asking $69,900 R EDUCED ! CA0172508

FOR LEASE 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

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

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

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!

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

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

OUT OF TOWN SPACIOUS 4-BDRM. BUNGALOW! Asking $79,900 CA0192753

GREAT STARTER/RETIREMENT W/GARAGE Asking $52,000 CA0192828 NEW NORWAY … 3-bdrm. bungalow on huge lot. Asking $107,500 CA0172315

HAY LAKES TWO-STOREY Asking $317,000 CA0178513 SOUTH VIEW LOT IN SPARTAN ESTATES! Asking $50,000 CA0183063 GREAT STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME W/MANY UPGRADES! Asking $69,000 CA0189924 Only 15 min. from Camrose, south side of New Norway, 0.97 acre. Asking $104,900 CA0168713

QUIET HOME IN FERINTOSH Asking $174,900 CA0183577 TREED LOT IN VILLAGE OF RYLEY Asking $75,900 CA0172223

DAYSLAND BUNGALOW Asking $289,000 CA0177058

NEW

We offer Multiple Listing Service

NEW NORWAY 4-BDRM. BI-LEVEL Asking $279,000 CA0193605

LISTING !

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NEW ADULT COMMUNITY CALL NOW TO VIEW!

IN ONE WORD ~ “WOW”! …

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

PERFECT STARTER OR INVESTMENT HOME! Asking $165,000 CA0184054 CUTE UPDATED BUNGALOW W/CURB APPEAL Asking $149,900 CA0190876

3RD FLOOR CONDO – AFFORDABLE! Asking $175,000 CA0189031 QUALITY BUILT BUNGALOW! SUPERB LOCATION! Asking $205,900 CA0193372

LOTS

PARK PLACE NORTH W/GARAGE Asking $174,900 CA0185372

GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT! Asking $229,000 CA0189173

BI-LEVEL IN CUL-DE-SAC, BY PARKS, SCHOOLS! Asking $299,900 CA0193504 WOW! WALKOUT BUNGALOWS! Asking $428,162 CA0168185

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

New build • Awesome master Bonus room • Triple garage

2-storey walkout with unobstructed valley view!

Asking $459,900 CA0189414

Asking $566,900 CA0185590

$ 349,900

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

House • Lot • GST

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

Zero step entry! 1286 sq. ft.