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Inside Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . 6 Women in Business . . . . . . . . . . 9 City of Camrose . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Out and About . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 On the Road . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23
Lowell Dahlman, General Manager of Habitat for Humanity Restore, Camrose notes that hauling goods that are unfit for resale to the landfill is one of the costliest aspects of conducting business.
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Kick it the Curb, version II for 2020, is right around the corner, being held August 14, 15 and 16. It is presented by The Camrose Booster and CamroseNow! Previous experience shows how immensely popular this activity is in the community. It’s proven to be a wonderful way for people to 'pay it forward' by generously gifting items to others in need. Kick it to the Curb, however, has two inherent manageable flaws: it has attracted a very small group of opportunists who tend to hoard, with the sole purpose of reselling items that are left for personal use. This is definitely not the goal of Kick it to the Curb! The other drawback affects noted not-for-profit initiatives in our wonderful community. It’s been shown that, immediately following each Kick it to the Curb held to date, items that do not disappear during the three-days often wind up, the following week (after hours – in many cases), at places like The ReStore, Centra Cam Emergency Clothing and Furniture Depot or at the Donation Bins located throughout the community. We submit that most items not picked up for free after three days of curbside pick-up offering may, in most cases, not be suitable for resale due to damage, neglect, or a host of other valid reasons. On behalf of those charitable organizations doing their very best to help others, we ask you to use good judgement, or call in advance, prior to dropping off left-over personal items. Let’s not destroy a great idea! Thanks from The Booster team!
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Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30 Central Agencies Realty Inc. 31-32
News Features County property taxes could change. . . . . . . 2 Council discusses advocacy topics. . . . . . 12 Harrison second at Alberta Open . . . . . . . 14 Reflections Column by Bonnie Hutchinson. 16 Just Sayin’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Augustana report to community . . . . . . . . 24
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Camrose County was notified last week of changes proposed by the Province of Alberta to reduce the property tax of oil and gas companies through changes to the assessment model for regulated properties in this sector. “Council and administration are extremely concerned about the serious impacts of this decision because it will mean an increase in property tax, reduction of services, or combination of both to make up for this lost revenue,” said Reeve Cindy Trautman. The County indicated that while the stated intention of this decision is to increase the competitiveness of oil and gas companies in this hard time, these changes will disproportionately benefit large oil and gas companies and harm smaller local firms, and have serious impacts on all rural municipalities, not just Camrose County. “In addition, there are no regulations to ensure that this money from the reduction in taxes will be spent in Alberta to improve the struggling oil and gas sector here. For these reasons there seem to be few benefits to outweigh the added costs that county residents will be faced with.” Four possible scenarios are being presented by the technical committee (made
up of industry representatives and government advisors). Based on the information provided from the province, the impacts to Camrose County from the four scenarios indicate a loss of approximately nine per cent of tax revenue, which equates to between $2.1 million and $2.9 million in overall lost revenue for Camrose County in the first year and increasing in subsequent years. To compensate for the loss of industry assessment and corresponding tax revenue, Camrose County will have to adjust operations in one of the following ways (or a combination of these): increase the residential mill rate between 41 per cent and 56 per cent; and/or increase the non-residential mill rate (businesses in Camrose County) between 22 and 32 per cent; and/or cut the County workforce by 24 to 32 per cent (16 to 22 full time positions) and lose the corresponding services. “If this proposed change is passed you will be impacted financially through property taxes and in a loss of service from Camrose County. Many services provided by the County would have to be cut, County support of other municipalities and organizations will have to be decreased or eliminated, and there would certainly be an increase in property taxes for residents and businesses
in the County,” suggested Reeve Trautman. “With the additional changes to the Police Funding Model, on top of historical unpaid taxes from oil and gas, County residential taxpayers will see significant property tax increases in the coming years. The province is proposing these changes to give reductions in property taxes, and education taxes to the oil and gas industry. This loss in municipal revenue has to come from other ratepayers either through increased taxes or decreased services. “Let MLA Jackie Lovely at 780-672-0000 or camrose@ assembly.ab.ca; or MLA Rick Wilson at 780-360-8003 or maskwacis.wetaskiwin @ assembly.ab.ca know your thoughts on this issue,” said Trautman. Councillors will be meeting with MLAs and working with the RMA (Rural Municipalities of Alberta) to advocate on behalf of its ratepayers. Call your local councillor if you have questions about this or want additional information. Take a few minutes and read the RMA position paper on this assessment change found at rmalberta.com under Position Statements. “The final decision on this proposal is expected by mid to late August, so take action now,” said Reeve Trautman.
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Kick It To The Curb event returns By Murray Green
The spring Kick It To The Curb event was a hit for Camrose families. Now the event will return for the summer on Aug. 14 to 16. While some people cleaned out their basements and garages, other
found new treasures to add to their homes. Put your unwanted treasures on the grass boulevard or on your front lawn to allow others to seek out items they need. In turn, you can view your neighbours items to find something you might need. All items will be avail-
able free of charge. The purpose of the event is to share no longer used items with others who have a use for them. For more exposure to your items, you can text your address to 780-679-7070 or call 780-673-9213. Your address will be posted on Camrose Now!
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Summer time fun Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Boys and Girls Club Community Summer Program is up and running and features a lot of fun activities for children Grades 1 to 5 (2019-20 school year.) Children participate in Super Science events that include: catching insects, making rocket balloons, discovering the science behind dry ice and other fun science related activities. During Crazy Crafts week participants use their creative juices on projects including: clay jewelry, tissue paper, friendship bracelets and wind chimes. Slammin Sports week will get the children moving in games of kickball, soccer, frisbee golf and yoga. The program runs Monday through Thursday for six weeks from 9 a.m. until noon. On Thursday, July 30, Thistle Hill Farm Petting Zoo and Pony Rides delighted the children with a coral of furry and hairy four-legged friends.
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Top photo: Ten-year-old Emilia Marcell cuddled an adorable little guinea pig. Bottom photo: Participants of the Boys and Girls Club Community Summer Program mixed it up with a variety of farm animals.
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Photo right: Nine-year-old Jett Bridger gets instruction on how to make a lapel button from City of Camrose Park Pop-Ups program volunteers left Kennedy Kenzie and centre Kathleen Clark and City of Camrose recreation program coordinator Rachel Gulley, right. The volunteers have been manning different free event locations throughout the City on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 until 11 a.m. or 1 until 2 p.m. For more information on the next event and location visit the city website at calendar.camrose.ca/default/ Detail/2020-07-08-1000Park-Pop-Ups.
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25 Years Ago This Week – from August 8, 1995 edition • Lorne Reed and Clarence Graumann were introduced to the Crawford Thompson sales team, selling Arctic Cat and marine product. • Gardner College advertised fall course openings for: early childhood development, parenting certificate, music and religious studies. • The Norsemen Inn was awarded the Prestigious Housekeeping Award, one of only twenty-six hotels out of six hundred in the province to be recognized. • Camrose golfer Frank Van Dornick earned the right to compete for the province at the Willingdon Cup at the Toronto Golf and Country Club, August 15th. • Salary negotiations between private physiotherapists and East Central Regional Health Authority came to a grinding halt when personnel from Camrose, Stettler and Lloydminister rejected their final offer. • The Stampeders were the opening act at Big Valley Jamboree.
50 Years Ago This Week – from August 4, 1970 edition • Chuck Steaks were on for 59¢/lb. at Canada Safeway. • A mobile Tuberculosis Testing Clinic was advertised to be available in Round Hill on Tuesday, August 11th, 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. • A public appeal for a convention facility/hotel was underway, in Camrose. • The Camrose Fair Parade, led by RCMP on horseback, featured sixty entries. • Beaver Lumber erected a new panelized log production demonstration unit on the farm of Harold Guze between New Norway and Ferintosh. • Byers Flour Mills Ltd. advertised all-steel, clearspan Butler Grain Storage buildings for “as little as $ 1.40 a sq. ft.” • Mrs. Cliff Mattice was awarded a souvenir gift on behalf of the City of Camrose, represented by Mrs. Myrtle Bosmans, for being the 3000th visitor of the summer to Camrose and District Centennial Museum.
City, County declare food week By Murray Green
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose County Reeve Cindy Trautman, left, and City of Camrose Mayor Norm Mayer, right declared Aug. 10 to 16 as Local Food Week in Alberta as Marian Williams, back, supports the signing at City Hall on July 28.
City of Camrose Mayor Norm Mayer and Camrose County Reeve Cindy Trautman declared Aug. 10 to 16 as Local Food Week in Alberta. “As a community, we are committed to supporting the entrepreneurial spirit of our farmers, growers, bakers, processors, chefs and
other local food producers,” said Reeve Trautman. “We recognize the hard work and dedication of our local food sector and the importance they play in a vibrant economy, healthy living and a sustainable community,” said Mayor Mayer.
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Decoration Day is a yearly Canadian event that recognizes veterans of Canada’s military. It was actually the first Remembrance Day. In Camrose, graves of those who served in the Armed Forces are marked on Sunday, Aug. 16. “We will be having a short service and wreath laying at the main cenotaph, by the Camrose and District Centennial Museum at 1 p.m. Then we will be going to the cemetery for a couple of short prayers,” said Adrian Zinck, president of the Camrose branch. Camrose Valleyview Cemetery, located at 4205-52 Street, is owned and operated by the City of Camrose. The Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will be marking graves and holding a brief ceremony. Decoration Day is held annually on the third Sunday of August. This is a special day to pay tribute to those in the local cemetery. The community services department staff will be available on this day to
answer questions, or give assistance finding grave locations. “If anyone knows of a veteran who has recently passed, or knows if we have missed someone, call the Legion at 780-672-3325 so the name can be added to the list,” added Adrian. Vehicle traffic is restricted to roadways only. The speed limit is 20 km/hr. Flowers and similar decorations must be placed in an approved container. Grave decorations must not include lawn ornaments or any glass or china items. Flowers and potted plants shall not be placed on the turf area of graves between May 1 and October 1, except for a period following Decoration Day or an interment. No pets or animals are permitted in the cemetery. Decoration Day began on June 2, 1890. Originally, the celebration served as a form of protest for veterans of the Battle of Ridgeway, who felt that their contributions to the protection of Canada during the Feni-
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Camrose Police Service (CPS) is reminding motorists the danger of not following traffic control devices, specifically at intersections, after a serious accident resulting in injuries to one of the drivers involved in the incident, occurred July 28 at 3 p.m. at the intersection of 48 Avenue and 39 Street. As reported by CPS traffic enforcement officer Constable Sarah Day, “Shortly after 3 p.m. a motorist ran a red light travelling eastbound on 48 Avenue. A semi truck travelling northbound at 50 km/h struck the passenger side of the vehicle as it proceeded through the intersection across the path of the semi.” Both vehicles had single occupants. EMS and Camrose Fire Department attended the scene. In an effort to safely remove the driver of the car, Camrose Fire used the jaws of life to pry open the passenger side door. EMS then extracted the driver through the passenger door on a spine board. The driver of the car was transported to hospital for treatment of injuries sustained as a result of the collision. The semi driver was unharmed. Constable Sarah Day commented, “It is vital that motorists follow the direction given by traffic control lights in order to prevent incidents, such as this, from occurring and prevent injury and loss of life.” Day said that intersections are some of the most dangerous parts of roadways and where most serious injuries and fatalities occur, often due to motorists not paying attention, speeding up to proceed through the intersection or outright disobeying traffic laws and devices.
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Promoting shopping local to revive economy
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely, left, joins Mayor Norm Mayer in Downtown Camrose to encourage residents to shop local. By Lori Larsen
The Big Spend initiative made its way across Canada on Saturday, July 25, encouraging citizens to spend local and support small local businesses and drive local economies. Doing their part to welcome residents and guests to drop some cash in Camrose, by supporting local businesses and services, Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely and Camrose Mayor Norm Mayer held out open arms
inviting people to Downtown Camrose businesses. “By shopping local you are supporting your family, friends and neighbours,” said Lovely. “The Big Spend initiative was a great start to encourage people to shop local. But it is something, as Camrose and area citizens, we need to do regularly in an effort to revive our economy.” Mayor Mayer added. “We have everything a person needs right here
in Camrose and our Downtown area is second to none.” Mayer touched upon the many benefits of shopping local, including: free parking, savings on fuel, friendly hometown service and easy access. “Shopping local will not only help in the economic recovery but it supports our community members who in turn support our community.” More often than not, dollars spent in Camrose, stay in Camrose. It is a win/win for everyone.
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Leah Swanson,
Owner, Revive Salon & Spa
…a special summer feature In Camrose and area, a significant number of women hold positions of power and prestige. Many others own their own small businesses or are key players in their respective companies. The Camrose Booster is profiling some of the best, the brightest and the most prominent women who work, employ and lead in the community of which we are all so proud. Watch for profiles in summer issues of the home team paper! If you would like to be a part of our next women in business issue, please call The Booster, 780.672.3142. Ask for Jeff, Ron or Bobbi.
Claire Milligan RHAP, BC-HIS
Buying hearing aids can be an intimidating idea. Where to start? Who do you contact? Will it work? All of these questions come to mind and they might be confusing and overwhelming. Fortunately, Claire Milligan is right here in Camrose to answer your questions and guide you through the steps toward finding hearing aids best suited to your needs and lifestyle. “Helping people hear better is my passion,” says Claire. “I love that every day I am connecting people to missed sounds and the experiences they provide. I believe better hearing is a key to a happy and healthy lifestyle.” Claire is certified by the National Board of Hearing Instrument Specialists, she’s a member of The College of Hearing Aid Practitioners of Alberta, the International Hearing Society, and the Canadian Hearing Instrument Practitioner’s Society. If you’re ready to live your life with improved hearing, put Claire’s passion to work for you and start hearing the world around you in all its fullness.
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Leah Swanson has been around Camrose her whole life and has been cutting hair a good part of that time. She is one of five children; you may know her sister who operates Regime clothing. In fact, you may not be able to tell them apart. Leah, or “Lee” as she is known by her friends and family, has four children – Jack, Savannah, Tyrani, and Jazzlyn. She lives on a quaint little acreage outside of Camrose. She likes to spend time biking, drinking coffee and also commits a fair amount of time to bible study. Family time is also very important to Leah. Time with her children is precious and they like to have family campouts, and bonfires on occasion. Spending time in the great outdoors centres Lee and recharges her batteries for her return to work. Leah has been cutting hair as long as she can remember. She graduated from Marvel College in 1997, and began her hair journey. While raising her kids, she rented a chair and worked at various salons, deciding to make the plunge to buy Revive (formerly Inspirations) in 2017. She has created a culture and climate where customers are treated like family. Come for a hair cut and stay for hours. In fact, a customer recently came for a hair cut and received a pedicure, facial, and a manicure. If you need to book the YOU time 4980-50th St., Camrose to relax and unwind, this is the place! 587-386-0120
Chris Zamora,
Owner, Global Pet Foods A love for house pets led Chris down the path of owning her first Global Pet Foods franchise fourteen years ago. Today this energetic and inspiring small business owner and community supporter operates bustling “healthier eating” stores in both Camrose and Sylvan Lake. Noted for her uncanny ability to really listen to clients as they describe their pets’ personalities, disorders, habits or lifestyles, she patiently, and thoroughly, guides customers into the best food fit for optimum health. In recent years, she has sourced and sold significantly more raw pet foods, and has intentionally gravitated towards offering Canadian made foods, supplements, treats and toys. Always adaptive to market needs, unlike some competitors, Chris and staff never closed during the COVID-19 situation. Instead they implemented curbside pickup, began free delivery within the city limits and worked on introducing online shopping at her stores. Phone orders and advice became, and remains, part of this new reality. Global Pet Foods is packed with product and talent. Air Miles are granted on every purchase. Be sure to check the free pet food loyalty program, too! Canadian Products Made by Canadians for Canadians
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Romonda Kuntz, The Legend, On Track
A legacy is something that is passed from generation to generation. We have, within our own little town of Camrose, one of the most intuitive business women to grace the Alberta business stage. When Romonda’s children were small, she worked in Nisku, AB where she sold trucks. Now, these were not your regular 4x4s but big semis and cargo haulers. Romonda then joined her now husband, James, many years later to create ON TRACK, a trend setting company that can fi x, sell, and repair big trucks. Her knowledge is one of Central Alberta’s best kept secrets. Romonda has a General Arts Degree and also studied Sociology at Camrose Lutheran College. Th is must be how she learned so much about people and customer relations, because she runs a business that is a front runner for truck repair and customer service. If ON TRACK can’t fi x it, it most likely isn’t possible. Walking into her business, you’re greeted by the guard dog. One quick scratch to the ear tells you he is a prop, as he’d sooner lick your fingers than attack. Romonda has created an organizational culture that involves her son, daughter and son-in-law. Her husband James also JCT. OF HWYS 13 & 21 sits at the helm of the business with her. She is also a very proud Grandma! 780-672-6868
Marj Pudlowski Owner
Marj first started in the home décor industry more than 39 years ago and this year is celebrating over 10 years since launching her own business, Marj’s Décor & More. When she began her career, most of her work was focused on interior design projects, decorating, coordinating colour schemes and planning space. She still keeps her hand in that type of work, but over the years she has been drawn more and more to window fashions and the amazing products available in all kinds of styles, colors, applications and functions. Today, her business continues to expand with most of that growth coming from window coverings, thanks in large part to the referrals she receives from satisfied customers. She is an authorized dealer for Elite Window Fashions, Maxxmar and Blinds by Vertican. She also designs and installs custom draperies, which can be matched to a room’s décor as well as to bedding. Thanks to her association with a number of suppliers, she can work with clients to meet their goals, fi nding just the right window covering to fit their budget. Her clients like to work with her so much because she keeps very flexible hours. She is able to meet clients on their terms, whether it’s evenings or weekends. And, over the past few years, she also has noticed the benefits of flexible hours because she gets to spend more time with her five precious granddaughters!
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Staying close to home
By Damien C. Kurek, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot
While things are still busy on the political front, I wanted to write this week’s column about experiencing what East Central Alberta has to offer during a time when travel options are
COVID-19 Top 10 Hitlist 1. Don’t Stand so Close to Me - The Police 2. Too Much Time on My Hands - Styx 3. Dancing With Myself - Billy Idol 4. Keep Your Hands to Yourself - Georgia Satellites 5. U Can’t Touch This - MC Hammer 6. I Think We’re Alone Now - Tiffany 7. All by Myself - Eric Carmen 8. Don’t Come Around Here No More - Tom Petty 9. I Ran So Far Away - Flock of Seagulls 10. Alone - Heart Not a single unhealthy snack in my house! I ate them all. What is the trickiest part about making skimmed milk? Throwing a full grown cow across the lake. The most useless thing in 2020? A passport. I wouldn’t eat the sushi if I were you. It tastes fishy. Man, all these doctors, nurses, microbiologists, immunologists, epidemiologists and other researchers keep saying COVID-19 is dangerous but all my high school friends I was in shop with keep saying it’s not. It’s so hard to know who to believe anymore.
more limited than normal. There is a lot to do locally and it has been interesting to hear from a growing number of folks who, after having their summer travel plans canceled due to COVID-19, found some of the best experiences imaginable, only an hour or two from home. In all corners of Battle River-Crowfoot, there are beautiful provincial and regional parks, stunning landscapes, delicious cuisine, amazing history, eclectic shopping and world class artisans. One of the great honours of being your Member of Parliament is the ability to see so many of our communities and travel our many highways, both the ones that are out of the way and the ones more well known. Our region has a lot to offer! I would challenge those who are looking for a summer getaway, to open up a map, look on Google, stop by your town office or local Chamber of Commerce and see what opportunities exist. Whether for an afternoon, a weekend, or longer, you will be amazed at all there is to do. For example, my family has recently taken up geocaching where you use a GPS to find hidden gems wherever you might be. There are many activities and places to visit that provide us with the opportunity to get out of the house during the pandemic and allow us to have some fun and give us a break from the COVID isolation while still abiding by health regulations. One of the further benefits of discovering what’s
I ran into a lamppost yesterday. Luckily, I only sustained light injuries.
close to home is that in buying meals, visiting nearby
I saw an ad that said “radio for sale $2, volume stuck on full.” I thought to myself, I can’t turn that down!
modations, you will be injecting much needed funds
I can always tell if someone is lying just by looking at them. I can also tell if they’re standing. How do you find Will Smith in a snowstorm? Look for the fresh prints. Want to hear a joke about construction? I’m still working on it. I bought a wooden car last week. Wooden engine, wooden doors, wooden wheels, wooden seats, put the wooden key in the wooden ignition… wooden start. Shout out to the people asking what the opposite of in is. Coffee filed a police report because it got mugged. I wouldn’t buy anything with velcro. It’s a total rip-off. The rotation of the earth really makes my day. Did you hear about the kidnapping at school? It’s fine, he woke up. 2020 is what happens when you mix up cards from your tarot deck and Cards Against Humanity. One out of four people in this country is mentally unbalanced. Now think of your three closest friends, who each seem to be okay. What’s that mean?
destinations, shopping local, or staying in local accomback into the economy and helping out businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We can enjoy ourselves while also helping our neighbours and communities move forward. The benefit of buying local during this time of crisis is integral to the health of our economy. On that note, I encourage you to enjoy the sites of Battle River-Crowfoot, discover what East Central Alberta has to offer and to buy local. While talking about summer travel, I would be amiss if I didn’t also take a moment to remind everyone to be safe during their summer fun. Whether enjoying time on the water, pulling a camper, having a few drinks, or exploring local naturescapes, be sure to use commons sense and good judgement. While the fight against COVID continues, Canadians have shown an inspiring amount of resilience. So remember; whether it’s the economic impacts, the challenges of physical distancing, wearing a mask, or dealing with health concerns, together we are stronger. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column you are encouraged to write Damien at 494550th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call toll-free 1-800-665-4358, text 403-575-5625, or e-mail damien. kurek@parl.gc.ca. You can also stay up to date with what Damien is up to by following him on social media @dckurek.
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Feldberg shares old prairie stories in her new book By Murray Green
a bit gruesome, but amusing as well,” explained Lori. “I soon realized, thank God I didn’t live back then.” The first part of the book shares her research and includes the facts. The middle portion includes trivia, so people can learn about the early gadgets. In the third part, she sought help from various people. It covers everything you can put on or in your head. “I put an advertisement in a paper looking for stories from people across the three western provinces. I was surprised at how many applied, actually,” she said. “I received about 35 replies and I have included some of those stories in the book as well,” she said. “These are based on reallife misadventures. It was more difficult to get people to talk about fake eyes. That seems to be a touchier subject and I don’t blame them.” Today people can take technology for granted. But, people had to endure hardships and a lot of testing to make those items easier to use today. “This isn’t about what happened 10 years ago, but rather about the late 1800s and early 1900s. Things even started back in the days of the Egyptian mummies. It goes way back. Some of the historical Murray Green, events don’t agree, Camrose Booster so that is interest-
Wetaskiwin area author Lori Feldberg dipped into plenty of history researching her new book Popping Eyeballs, Flying Teeth, Hair Raising Toppers, and Squealing Ears! In her 11th book, Lori examines the weird, fascinating and sometimes gruesome history of fake eyes, false teeth, wigs, toupees, and hearing aids. “The book is on the history of all those things, how they evolved and how they were made. The history was
Lori Feldberg and her latest book.
ing. It is an unusual book,” she said. The idea for the book simmered in her mind for awhile before she decided to write about them. “Most of my other books are fictional and I try to include humour in them. This one is different because it is factual.”
She has her books available at the Rose City Farmers’ Market on Thursday in the Duggan Mall. Lori began writing horse and dog stories at an early age and is perfecting her skills in genres like mystery, western, romance, and even fantasy, along with true adventure and
newspaper articles. She has been published in many periodicals, magazines, and book anthologies like Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas in Canada, and Summit Studios’ collection of humourous animal stories, Mob Hit on My Grandmother’s Dog.
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Council discusses advocacy topics
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During the July 20 City of Camrose Committee of the Whole meeting administration presented a report to council on areas where advocacy on behalf of council is required. Under the heading Provincial and Federal advocacy, infrastructure included the wastewater treatment plant (funding); water security/regional water (Capital Region Water Commission) and public works building (funding). Health Ser vices includes a request for advocacy for enhanced and expanded outpatient services at Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose. Advocacy for social services includes public transit grant funding; sustainable resources and capacity to build a team with a collaborative and multi sectorial approach for immediate and repeated interventions addressing mental health, addiction and violence issues; continuation of a subsidized affordable day care program and affordable housing in Camrose; new Camrose Public Library building to address much needed space needs but also to develop an expanded focus on supporting a centre of experiential learning and funding for the Integrated Youth Hub Program and other areas as needed. Advocacy for protective services includes police funding (Next Generation 9-1-1) and regional fire training grant. Advocacy for education includes sustaining and protecting the Augustana Campus within the community. Under the heading of local advocacy, arts includes exploring opportunities to further build on the excellence in the arts that already exists in the community envisioning becoming an arts destination and a ‘festival city’. Social services includes advocating for and exploring opportunities to partner with churches and school divisions to utilize under-used spaces to augment and enhance social infrastructure needs. Each specific topic includes issue statements, explaining the basis for advocacy and actions to date, which outlined any actions that have occurred to date with regards to advocation. Council comments
Councillor Max Lindstrand expressed his thoughts on the areas he considers priorities. “The five specific topics I believe to be most timely
and important would be the wastewater treatment plant funding, the public works building funding, public transit funding and the two related to Augustana.” He added that the two advocacy topics pertaining to Augustana would have the most priority for him because of the importance of maintaining the presence of Augustana in the community. Councillor Agnes Hoveland agreed with councillor Lindstrand’s set of priorities and inquired as to what the next steps would be once the list was narrowed down to agreeable priorities by council. “How do we develop the strategies and what would be the timeline to develop strategies, discuss and act on these.” Councillor PJ Stasko remarked on the importance of formalizing objectives during the time left with the present council. “We need to consider the topics that need to be addressed right now and the next year going forward. It is going to be important to address the issues and put a plan together for the next council.” Hoveland added that some of the issues need to be addressed in the next month and spoke specifically about the items addressing Augustana. “The post secondary review has been launched and the government expects to have all information in the report completed in November for implementation of the recommendations in the spring of 2021. I feel there is some urgency there, not specific to the nursing and rehabilitation medical programs that were addressed before through letters from the mayor. That response from the minister did indicate that there had not been a request for reserve funding for those programs. “I think the situation is broader than that with regards to what Augustana will look like in the future. Given that Augustana and the community of Camrose has been closely attached at the hip, 110 years, I believe there may be a negative impact to the community that is very possible through this review.” Hoveland strongly suggested council get in front of the situation with Augustana as soon as possible and if at all possible be able to connect with the review panel. “Timing of interventions or advocacy items with the Augustana situation and link to the community is pretty crucial right now.” Continued on page 14
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Wrapping up a very busy session By Jackie Lovely MLA Camrose Constituency
It has been a very busy week in Edmonton as my colleagues from across Alberta and I finished the most recent session of the Legislature with a marathon sitting. Throughout the last few months, as the combined public health and economic crises hit our province, I have had the honour of continuing to represent our community, support bills that will make life better for Albertans today and into the future. I am proud to share that this session, Alberta’s government introduced and passed 34 bills through the Legislature. The COVID-19 pandemic and the unprecedented economic collapse faced this year disrupted the normal legislative session, but Alberta’s government was still able to deliver on 93 more platform commitments while taking concrete measures to save lives and livelihoods. This means Alberta’s government has already kept or is well underway on 255 of 375 promises to Albertans, representing 68 per cent of platform commitments despite being elected just over a year ago. Alberta’s MLAs returned to the chamber earlier than any other sitting jurisdiction in Canada and I am pleased to say that our Legislature met more times than any other legislature in Canada, including the federal Parliament. During this sitting, important legislation was passed, like Bill 32, the Act to Restore Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces. This was one of our key platform commitments to protect workers from being forced to fund political parties and causes without explicit opt-in approval. Now, Alberta’s government has delivered on that commitment. Alberta’s government also passed Bill 30, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, working to strengthen the Health Quality Council of Alberta so it can drive healthsystem improvement and positive change for patients and families. Albertans pay for the best and deserve the best, yet we’re not getting it. This legislation is about ensuring we have a sustainable and high-quality health system for generations of Albertans to come. Alberta has an increasingly expensive healthcare system that does not result in better services for Albertans, which can be improved upon by embracing change and innovation in our health system. As part of Alberta’s Economic Recovery Plan, I am pleased to share that municipalities province-wide will receive significant investments to help to fund shovelready projects and build core infrastructure that will get Albertans working. This funding will also support municipal and public transit operating costs and create thousands of good-paying jobs now. Alberta’s communities play a critical role in our economy and we want to help them get shovel-ready projects into the ground immediately to create jobs, drive economic growth and improve Alberta’s competitive position. I am also pleased to announce that amendments made by Alberta’s government to the Meat Inspection Regulation will cut red tape and provide consumers with greater access to locally produced meat while maintaining food safety. The changes come as a result of consultation with industry and other stakeholders and include: increased licensing options for personal use slaughter, allowing provincially licensed meat facilities to salvage and sell meat by-products, and allowing for video preslaughter inspections in emergency situations. These changes give operators more flexibility to meet legislated requirements and increase consumer access to highquality local products. I know my farmers and ranchers in the constituency are supportive of this change as it allows them to create a relationship directly with the consumer and vice versa. Although many in our community may be experiencing fatigue with our new ways of life due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to encourage everyone to keep practicing safe habits like frequent handwashing, physical distancing, and staying home when sick. For the latest information and resources on COVID-19 in Alberta, I encourage you to visit alberta.ca/covid19. You can contact Jackie Lovely, Camrose MLA, at Constituency Office, 104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. Tel: 780-672-0000, camrose@assembly. ab.ca or at Legislature Office, 6th Floor, 9820-107 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K 1E7.
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Advocacy topics Continued from 12
Councillor Lindstrand agreed, adding that he was comfortable with the actions currently happening with the wastewater treatment plant, the public works building and public transit, but was also concerned about the situation with Augustana. “I would like us to find out how council could get an audience with that task force looking at the (post secondary) review.” Lindstrand also suggested the City economic development department delegate someone within to draft a (one or two page) report outlining exactly what Augustana means to the community of Camrose. “Not just the economic impact,” said Lindstrand. “All of us have this sentimental attachment to Augustana and how important it is to our community.” Mayor Norm Mayer indicated the items that the City is currently actively working on include the wastewater treatment plant funding, the public works building and public transit. “We are waiting for a response from the provincial government as to whether we can access the federal government funding for the Wastewater Treatment Plant project. “As for the public works building funding, we are following up reasonably regularly on the basis of the commitment the government has made about (infrastructure) projects. All we need is the money to make that happen.” Mayer explained that with regards to public
transit, the City is waiting to hear from the minister. Mayer also explained that while he has no issue with expanding health services, he felt that advocacy should be done in conjunction with St. Mary’s Hospital and public health. “I think Augustana is also very important right now. I don’t know how to get answers. The government is not commenting on their position on funding.” Councillor Hoveland proposed that advocacy with regards to St. Mary’s Hospital outpatient services be put on the back burner because of COVID-19 and also because of the reviews being done by Alberta Health Services. City of Camrose manager Malcolm Boyd requested council offer administration some direction on the process of coordinating advocacy items and consider prioritizing the items, similar to what councillor Lindstrand suggested, placing urgency where needed. “A process can be established that works for council, and administration can maintain this master list of items. We can add to it as we go along and present it once every quarter,” said Boyd adding that administration is currently working on the wastewater treatment plant and public works building funding and public transit. He suggested a few councillors take the lead role in the Augustana situation. Councillor Hoveland indicated she would be willing to work with other councillors in strategizing approaches with Augustana advocacy.
Harrison second at Alberta Open By Murray Green
Camrose golfer Andrew Harrison placed second in the Alberta Open men’s championship at Wolf Creek Golf Resort on July 28 to 30. Heading to the final round, 10 players were within five shots of the lead. Harrison shot rounds of 68, 72 and 67 for a 207 total that put him just one stroke behind the winner, Allan Armstrong of the Windermere Golf and Country Club. Andrew was the hottest golfer (on a very hot day) in the final round, finishing four strokes under par. Armstrong hung onto the lead by going two strokes under on the last round. The 23-year-old golfer is
now entered as a rookie on the professional tour after golfing for the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds for the last four years. His brother Michael Harrison shot rounds of 71, 79 and 76 for a total of 226, which put him tied for 37th place. Braden Clarkson of Camrose was consistent in firing two rounds of 76 and a 79 for a total of 231 and tied for 53rd spot. Devin Kucy of Camrose shot rounds of 74, 82 and 79 for 235 in total for 60th place. His brother Mason Kucy and Jason Szott of Camrose missed the cut for the final round.
Employment Opportunity OPERATOR 4 – WATER TREATMENT PLANT The City of Camrose is seeking an energetic and reliable individual to fill the permanent position of Operator 4 in the Utilities – Water Treatment Plant section of the Public Works department. This is a unionized position under CUPE Local 1425 and is inclusive of a trial period as per the Article 11.05 of the Collective Agreement. FUNCTIONS: • Work in all related areas of Utilities – Water Treatment Plant operations, which includes, but is not limited to, operations and maintenance work, such as lab testing, performance monitoring, chemical handling, and repairs at the Water Treatment facilities within the City including the Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) facility. • Assist in submission of online reporting data to Alberta Environment & Parks. • Operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Collection System, Water Distribution System, and the Wastewater Treatment Facility as occasionally required. QUALIFICATIONS: • Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent. A Water or Wastewater Technician program would be considered an asset. • Alberta Environment & Parks Certificates of the following are required: Water Treatment (WT) – Level III or higher with the ability to obtain Level IV WT certification in Spring 2021 or sooner. Applicants must meet this minimum certification requirement to proceed in the recruitment process. • Level II certification in Water Distribution (WD), Wastewater Treatment (WWT) and/or Wastewater Collection (WWC) considered an asset. • The successful candidate must be qualified to perform the duties of an Operator 3 – Utilities and meet the applicable requirements of an Operator 4 – Utilities as per the Collective Agreement. • Proven mechanical and instrumentation aptitude with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications and SCADA software. Familiarity with CLAROS and WIMS software is an asset. • Reliable with a strong work ethic, with sound decision-making and communication skills. • Must be able to meet the City’s on-call protocols and participate in the on-call rotation detailed in the Collective Agreement and as assigned for the Utilities team. • Valid Class 5 driver’s license with air brake endorsement. HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Shift work, on-call and overtime will also be necessary to address operational requirements. HOURLY WAGE: $31.03 per hour in accordance with the CUPE 1425 Collective Agreement, plus any additional premium pay as outlined in the collective agreement. APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit an application to the email address below by August 12, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. ONLY EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. CONTACT: City of Camrose – Public Works P: 780-672-5513 | E: hr@camrose.ca | W: www.camrose.ca Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP). The personal information recorded on the application form is being collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. The information will be used for the purpose(s) of employee recruitment and administration and is protected by the privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. If you require additional information concerning the collection and use of this personal information, please contact the FOIP Officer at 780-672-4426.
HIGH FLOW? HECK NO! (Specifically, high flow toilets)
Apply before September 30 to receive a rebate when you replace your high flush toilet, with a new low flush model. You could be given an initial $70 rebate, and up to $50 for any additional toilets. For more info, contact us: P. 780-672-4428 E. toiletrebate@camrose.ca W. www.camrose.ca/toiletrebate
Moose collision claims life of driver By Lori Larsen
RCMP remind motorists to always be aware of the presence of wildlife on Alberta highways. On July 28, at approximately 10:10 p.m. Killam RCMP responded to a sin-
gle vehicle collision involving a moose on Highway 619, approximately 20 kilometres east of Killam. The 29-year-old driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Traffic on Highway 619 near Range Road 110 was temporarily
rerouted as
the Killam RCMP completed their investigation. The road was reopened later.
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CITY PAGE Employment Opportunities SUPERINTENDENT OF ROADS The City of Camrose is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Manager of Roads to join our dedicated and committed Public Works team within the Infrastructure and Planning department. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Public Works, the Manager is responsible for the management, operations and administrative functions of the City’s road infrastructure. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Oversee, direct and provide supervisor leadership to Roads employees including, but not limited to, scheduling of work, hiring, training, direction and employee and labour relations, etc. • Prepare, manage and monitor annual budgets and expenditure control for the work unit. • Ensure roads and right of ways functions, infrastructure maintenance and projects are completed within budget and approved standards. • Work cooperatively with other City departments and to provide support toward their duties and responsibilities. • Ensure accurate record keeping, report generation, and responsible budget control on key operational standards and projects, as required and/or requested. • Access applicable alternative funding sources and grants in a timely fashion. • Ensure and facilitate all applicable training programs and related policies, procedures and safety practices are implemented and adhered to. • Liaise with the Senior Manager of Public Works on daily matters regarding the Roads work unit. • Provide strong customer service by cooperatively responding to matters of concern by the public to address their concerns promptly. • Through regular communications, maintain an effective working relationship with other key personnel including, but not limited to, City Council, staff and departments, community groups, and related provincial and regional associations. • Perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: • A minimum of a Grade 12 diploma combined with 5 years of progressive experience in public works within an operational roads environment, along with significant current knowledge of winter control activities with appropriate use of materials, equipment and budget to effectively manage winter storm events and related activities. • Must have a strong practical and proven background in municipal public works operations. • Must have a valid driver’s Class 3 license with airbrakes, or the ability to obtain. • Knowledge and supervisory experience in a unionized environment is considered an asset. • Demonstrated decision-making and problem solving skills. • Fully experienced in the use of MS Office with advanced computer skills. HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Management duties may require work outside the core hours of work as part of this role. SALARY: The City of Camrose offers competitive salary, attractive benefits, and a positive work environment. The starting salary for this position will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resumé to the email address below or in person by August 15, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. If applying by email, please ensure the position title is included in the subject line. We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
VALLEYVIEW CEMETERY DECORATION DAY – SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2020 On Sunday, August 16, 2020 (the third Sunday every August), the City of Camrose invites friends, family, and relatives to recognize loved ones at the Valleyview Cemetery. Every year the cemetery becomes a field of color which is welcomed again this year. Come out and enjoy the day! Just a reminder: Once Decoration Day is over, we ask all family members who have placed decorations that do not conform to our bylaw to be removed within a week after Decoration Day. After that, Cemetery staff will be picking up all decorations that do not conform to our Cemetery Bylaw, so regular maintenance can continue. All non-conforming and left over decorations will be recycled. For further information, please feel free to contact the Community Services Office at 780-672-9195.
SENIOR MANAGER OF PUBLIC WORKS The City of Camrose is looking for a dynamic, proven leader to fill the role of Senior Manager of Public Works. Reporting to the City Manager, the Senior Manager of Public Works is responsible for executing the Public Works department’s vision and mandate through leadership of all aspects of Public Works services and infrastructure maintenance, including water, sewer, drainage, fleet and roads services. The Senior Manager of Public Works provides strategic and technical advice to City departments, Council, related working units and committees on a variety of operational matters. This position will play a significant role in overseeing and managing the operating and capital budgets, establishing best practices in managing public works operations and promoting a team focused workplace designed to service the community with respect and accountability. QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-secondary Education in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a transportationrelated discipline. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. • 10+ years of leadership experience at a management level. • Comprehensive knowledge and experience in municipal operations, specifically related to project management, roads, underground infrastructure, transportation and procurement is required. • Supplementary certificates or designations in local government programs, project management, water or wastewater or related field considered an asset. • Experience with managing organizational change initiatives, and determining and setting goals and priorities based on organizational mandates and initiatives. • Experience in the preparation, management and execution of operational and capital budgets and strategic plans. • Demonstrated decision-making and problem solving skills. • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people, including senior management, private and public officials, business and community leaders, advisory boards, union officials, staff and the general public. • Fully experienced in the use of MS Office with advanced computer skills. • The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and Police Information Check. HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are generally 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Management duties will require work outside of the core hours as part of this role. SALARY AND BENEFITS: The City of Camrose offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and a positive work environment. The starting salary for this position will be based upon the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. APPLICATIONS: Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and current resumé via email or to the address below. Competition will remain open until suitable candidate is found. We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. CONTACT: City of Camrose Attention: Human Resources Mailing Address: 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8 P: 780-672-4426 | F: 780-672-2469 | E: hr@camrose.ca W: www.camrose.ca Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP). The personal information recorded on the application form is being collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. The information will be used for the purpose(s) of employee recruitment and administration and is protected by the privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. If you require additional information concerning the collection and use of this personal information, please contact the FOIP Officer at 780-672-4426.
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Just for laughs: no tear jerkers allowed
A small news item tucked in a corner made me laugh out loud. “No tear jerkers allowed as cinemas reopen” was the headline. The item explained that Russian cinemas would show only “lighthearted and simple” films when they reopened. The Russian culture minister explained that this was a way to boost spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The minister told media that Russians “are a little tired of sitting at home and may not be ready for heavy dramas right now.” Some Russians on social media joked that limiting screenings to Russian-produced comedies will be an effective way to keep audience numbers down. No problem enforcing physical distancing! ***
The item made me laugh and it also made sense. I flashed back to Anatomy of an Illness as Perceived by the Patient: Reflections on Healing and Regeneration by Norman Cousins in the prehistoric year of 1979. In 1964, Cousins was diagnosed with a crippling and irreversible collagen disease. He was told that his chance of recovery was one in 500. Cousins had done research on the biochemistry of human emotions, which he believed were key to human beings’ success in fighting illness. In hospital, he found that the noise, procedures and general atmosphere made him feel worse. In cooperation with his doctor, he checked out of hospital and developed his own recovery program. A central focus (in addition to vitamins and exercise) was laughter. He watched old TV shows and old movies that had one thing in common: they made him laugh. *** Cousins’ positive attitude was not new to him. He had always been an optimist, and was known for his kindness to others and his love of life. “I made the joyous discovery that 10 minutes of genuine belly laughter had an anesthetic effect and would give me at least two hours of pain-free sleep,” he reported. “When the pain-killing effect of the laughter wore off, we would switch on the motion picture projector again and not infrequently, it would lead to another pain-free interval.” His struggle with that illness and his discovery of “laugh therapy” is detailed in Anatomy of an Illness as Perceived by the Patient. ***
What is so therapeutic about laughter? Here’s what Cousins once said to a depressed young woman who had a progressive disease. “What was significant about the laughter, I said, was not just the fact that it provides internal exercise for a person flat on his or her back—a form of jogging for the innards, but that it creates a mood in which the other positive emotions can be put to work, too. In short, it helps make it possible for good things to happen. “Carole wanted to know how she could find things worth laughing about. I said she would have to work at it, just as she would have to work at anything else worthwhile.” Cousins died of heart failure in 1990, at age 75. He survived years longer than his doctors predicted, 10 years after his first heart attack, 26 years after his collagen illness and 36 years after doctors first diagnosed his heart disease. ***
I am appreciating the Booster’s “Laughter” section in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s brilliant! (I can say that because it was not my idea and I have nothing to do with it.) In good times, laughter is fun. In tough times, laughter is essential. As Cousins said, we might have to work at finding things to laugh about, just as we do for anything worthwhile. Worth it, worth it, worth it! ***
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It appears that several persons in Toronto have taken leave of their sanity. They are attacking statues of the Father of our Country. Without the influence of John A. Macdonald there simply would be no Canada. Canada is the product of our history. Most of which is source of pride. Any negative elements are also part of our story and must be lived with. John Macdonald is definitely a source of positive memories. His vision lead other leaders of his time to support: “One nation from sea onto sea” and he was the leader who lead Canada’s growth from four provinces to seven with the territory which became nine included as part of the nation. He did not establish residential schools. That institution was established by the government headed by Alexander MacKenzie during the five years (1873-1878) that Macdonald was out of office. He did continue the policy. It is not politically correct to say anything positive about residential schools, but it is a fact that relations between invading whites and the natives in Canada were peaceful. The native leaders, at the time, were accepting of the policy of residential schools; not the final result, but the concept. The United States had a half century of Indian Wars, while Canada had peace. Canada also had peace with the black race. Canada was a place of freedom at the end of the underground railway. On entering Canada, Black Americans, kissed the soil of the “Land of the Freedom Queen.” During the first session of the first legislature of Upper Canada, Ontario, a law was passed that provided that any slave entering the colony became free. This was 70 years before the American Civil War. Therefore what are these dim witted people protesting? Ronald Williams, Camrose Rural crime
Where is MLA Lovely getting her information re “Combating rural crime...? ” Certainly not
from her constituents. Nor from the local RCMP Detachments. If, as claimed, she is relying on the information from the Minister/ Solicitor General, Sweitzer, he too is not listening to Albertans, and is also misinforming others. We have attended three meetings regarding the rampant rural crime in rural Alberta, where the overwhelming feedback (even from the RCMP) was consistently that Rural Alberta needs stringent enforcement of the current arrests, not as Lovely states “more boots on the ground.” Police officers are frustrated by the current “catch and release” policies. When a criminal is apprehended, s(he) is released within 24 hours, if the offender promises to show-up in court, even when still facing up to 26 offences. Rural Alberta does not need more “boots on the ground,” or more money! We need judges who will hand-down stiff sentences, for first offences, with seriously enforced c on s e q uenc e s…t her eby preventing reoffenders. Otherwise, these professional crooks are caught and released, simply to reoffend, be caught, and released in a vicious cycle!. It’s not “rocket science.” If this government truly wants to “target and reduce” rural crime, the incumbent rhetoric is useless. Rural Alberta needs meaningful action. Strictly enforced consequences would deter the current repeat crimes. The proposed (December 2019) funding model solutions are a total waste of tax dollars. Moreover, that message was loud and clear at every rural crime meeting. We do not need “more boots on the ground.” We need arrests that have serious consequences, stiff and enforced sentences, that send the clear message that committing crime in rural Alberta does not pay. Contrary to MLA Lovely’s stated misconceptions, and this government’s inaction, this is how this government can successfully “combat” crime in rural Alberta, how it can “best serve” rural Albertans and make “rural communities again feel safe.
I’m Baffled by MLA Lovely’s statements on Alberta’s rural crime. M. R. Leithead, Bawlf Lakefront mowing
I would like to comment on the mowing that is taking place along the shore of the Valleyview West Pond. I am saddened to see that individuals have taken it upon themselves to mow right to the lake shore. The need for natural vegetation on the lake shore is only partly aesthetic. The grasses, trees and native plants that grow along a lake act as natural buffers to catch run off that may contain sediments, weed sprays, commercial fertilizers or other pollutants from reaching the lake and eventually into our water system. Leaving lake shores in a natural environment will encourage a succession of native plants, shrubs and trees to evolve which will encourage nesting birds, beneficial insects and native wild life. A mowed landscape may look nice to some of us but will provide none of these benefits to either the lake or to our natural surroundings. I would agree with councillor Throndson when he says the City needs to make it clear that mowing should not be happening next to the lake. I applaud the residents for keeping the area between the path and their properties clean and mowed. However the lake front is public property and as such should be left alone. We all enjoy the sounds of the song birds, the sight of broods of ducks and geese and the colorful wild flowers that add to a walk around Valley View West lake. Mowing will destroy the habitat necessary to support these things. Please leave the lake shore as natural habitat. If residents feel the need to do something on the lake shore perhaps they could be encouraged to plant trees or shrubs and tend to those. In that way they would be enhancing the natural environment instead of destroying it. Bill Sears, Camrose
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Open Farm Days allows visitors By Murray Green
This August not as many sites will be hosting Alberta Open Farm Days, due to COVID-19. However, Alberta Open Farm Days is about farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbours to stop in for a visit to share stories, see demonstrations, and learn more about the farmers who grow their food. Open Farm Days will be going ahead this year with adjusted experiences as necessary. Lil Ryley Farms
Located near Bawlf, you can see Lil Ryley Farms that has a 1920s to 1960s themed market farm, u-pick vegetable garden, chicken and egg operation and a lamb operation. Mid 1900s restored equipment will be on site with tours and equipment demonstrations. Kerri and Adam Giesbrecht are the hosts on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Directions: head east from Camrose on Highway 26, second farm yard on the north side of Hwy 26 after the Highway 854 junction. Irvings Farm Fresh
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Animal Alliance assists with care By Murray Green
Camrose Animal Alliance is a new rescue group in the city, which is currently applying for charitable status. It was founded by Sonja Bott with assistance from Lori Sallee and Karen Dahlin. “It was born out of necessity when Sonja kept receiving calls about abandoned or feral cats/kittens and animals needing to be surrendered, primarily in Camrose County, but also within our city. With all other rescues being full to bursting, Sonja opened her home and Camrose Animal Alliance was born,” explained Karen. Sonja has volunteered for many rescues in the past, has her own pets and has extensive knowledge on caring for cats and dogs. Lori has been a key player in another rescue, is often found out and about in Camrose searching for missing pets when the need arises and has many pets herself. Karen volunteers for The CAWS (Edmonton) as a dog foster home, has her own rescue dog and has previously worked for an animal charity as a fundraising officer. “When an animal comes into Camrose Animal Alliance it is assessed, checked for a microchip and placed into a loving foster home, to allow time for its owner to be located, before the animal is adopted out to a new forever home. All cats and dogs are spayed or neutered and vaccinated before adoption,” said Karen. They currently have three adult cats, 13 kittens, an expectant momma cat, a dog and a gerbil in their care. More foster homes are desperately needed so they welcome and encourage applications to foster or adopt their animals. A key goal for Camrose Animal Alliance, once funds allow, is to organize a regular spay and neuter clinic in Camrose, focusing on local feral cat colonies
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and barnyard cat populations. If possible, dependant on demand and funds, they will also open it up to the public at a reduced fee. Follow their Facebook page Camrose Animal Alliance and their Instagram page Camrose_ Animal_ Alliance for more information. Their first fundraiser is a bottle drive on Aug. 10. “If you are able to collect or donate bottles, please reach out by messaging our page or text 780-608-7375. Bottles can also be dropped off on Aug. 10 between 6 and 9 p.m. at the Aquatic Centre parking lot,” said Karen. A second event will be held on Sept. 10. They are hosting a group reading by psychic medium Readings By Lynne. “She is wellknown in Camrose and this should be a fun evening with laughter, tears and some ‘oh my word’ moments. Tickets are available by sending a message to the Camrose Animal Alliance page. The event is being held at the Norsemen Inn and we are very grateful to them for their very generous donation of Salon C for our event. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are limited and COVID-19 social distancing measures will be followed (groups who book together will be able to sit together in their cohort).” If you are unable to assist with the bottle drive, you can help in other ways. Share their social media posts, apply to be a foster home, consider adopting your new pet from them, support their fundraisers, consider organizing a fundraiser (bake sale, etc.) for them, donate directly to their vet account, donate supplies such as food and litter and consider a donation or even a monthly direct deposit donation. Camrose Animal Alliance is already helping pets in need in the area and they look forward to working with the community to be able to do more.
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Fossen cruises with her 1958 Special By Murray Green
Sheryl Fossen of Galahad owns a 1958 Buick Special. The Buick Special was an automobile produced by Buick. It was usually Buick’s lowestpriced model, starting out as a full-size car in 1936 and returning in 1938 (after a two-year hiatus) as a mid-size. “I’ve had this car for a few years. I think it’s flashy and pretty to look at. It has a three on the tree transmission, which was rare for this model. It is a fun car to drive,” said Sheryl. Sheryl drives her beautiful 1958 Buick everywhere and loves to take it for a cruise. The car is an amazing survivor, which has been professionally appraised and is rare. “I saw this car sitting on a hill, the sun was flashing off of it and it caught my eye. It was originally a Saskatchewan car. The guy I bought it off of told me he purchased it from a farmer, who just drove it to church on Sundays. It only has 37,000 miles on it, so I believe that is true.” The vehicle has certainly done more sitting than driving. “It was in a shed for most of it’s life as well. Now I did have the motor looked at because it had a ticking noise I didn’t like. Otherwise, the whole car is still origi-
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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Sheryl Fossen enjoys dressing in her 1958-style dress and cruising with her Buick Special. This year, she has taken to the streets with her car because most of the local show and shines were cancelled this summer.
nal and still looks good,” added Sheryl. “What happened is when I bought it, my son Clint said ‘I’ll buy half of the car’. So he licenced it, insured it and paid for the motor. He went to Prince George for work, so I get all the fun of driving it all of the time. He has a garage that I store it in,” explained Sheryl.
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In the June 1957 issue of Popular Mechanics, the Special was rated with a zero to 60 mph time of 11.6 seconds, fuel economy of 17.4 mpg‑US (13.5 L/100 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) and ground clearance of 6.9 in (175 mm). In 1958, Buick’s received more chrome and twin headlights, as the car grew longer and wider, but on an unchanged chassis. Body styles were a two-door coupe, two or four door sedan, four door station wagon and a two door convertible. Engines came in 248, 263, 264, 322 and 354 sizes. The first two were inline eights, while the rest were V8 nailhead models. Buick Specials had three VentiPorts, while more senior Buicks (with the partial exception of the Buick Super, which switched from three to four in 1955) had four. Earlier versions had a Sweepspear inspired character line alongside the body, while later versions had the Sweepspear moulding attached to the side of all models. GM renamed the Buick Special the LeSabre for the 1959 model year, taking the name from the 1951 Le Sabre concept car.
“I had an uncle in Saskatchewan, who always had Buicks’ and I remember using his car going to church on Sundays as well. His were always black. This is the original colour for this particular car. I am going to keep everything as original as I can on this car. Even when I had the re-built motor. He brought it back to the way it was and he just fixed the leaks.” The motor was painted and the two heaters were also fixed. “It has one heater for the front and another for the back seat. The wipers are vacuum, so the faster you go, the faster the wipers go,” she added. The entry level Buick can trace its heritage to the Buick Model 10, a companion to Buick’s first car, the Buick Model B. The Model 10 started out as one of the independent brands merged into Buick, called the Janney. Sheryl even bought herself a 1958 period outfit to wear when she goes to show and shines. Since
purchasing her car, it has doubled in value, according to her appraiser. “People really notice the car when it is on the road. Everyone waves at me when I drive it. People ask me if it is for sale because they want to buy
it. I tell them it is not for sale,” she laughed. “I was lucky to find this one. I might change it back to whitewall tires when I need new tires. Now my grandchildren want to have rides in it.”
Great Auto Memories? Show us your photos, or share your stories which have an auto flavour. Our readers are interested. Contact Murray Green, News Reporter Phone 780.672.3142 Email murrayg@camrosebooster.com
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Heartburn is quite common By Alberta Health Services
Heartburn and acid regurgitation are common. They happen when food in the stomach backs up into the esophagus (the food pipe that leads from the mouth to the stomach). This is often referred to as reflux or GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease). It is uncomfortable and over time, it may damage the esophagus lining. It often occurs because the circular muscle that connects the food pipe and stomach is too relaxed and stays open after meals. Other contributors to heartburn include smoking, being overweight, alcohol, caffeine, spicy foods, some medicines and stress. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medicines commonly used to treat reflux. They are acid blockers. They decrease the amount of acid that the stomach makes, which lessens reflux symptoms. More than 10 per cent of Albertans fill a PPI prescription each year. While PPIs are effective at treating heartburn, they are often only needed for a short time. In many cases, heartburn medicines are only needed for four to eight weeks. PPIs are generally safe. However, they can cause headache, nausea, diarrhea (rarely), malabsorption of some important nutrients and rashes. Some people need to take a PPI for a long time. People who may need to continue taking a PPI include those with severe reflux disease; a condition called Barrett’s esophagus; long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen); stomach ulcer prevention; or a history of bleeding stomach ulcers. People over the age of 18 who have been taking a PPI for more than four to eight weeks can talk to their doctor, nurse practitioner or pharmacist about whether stopping a PPI is the right choice for them. Doctors, nurse practitioners or pharmacists can help to decide on the best approach to using less medicine. They can advise on how to reduce the dose, whether to stop it altogether, or how to make lifestyle changes that can prevent heartburn symptoms from returning. If heartburn or stomach pain returns after reducing or stopping a PPI, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist, or call Health Link at 811.
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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club past president Larry Sharuga, left, and Val Okimaw, right, presented $500 to Canadian Tire general manager Bobbi Liebl to go towards Jump Start, a program to fund participation in children’s activities, on July 23.
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The Auto Shoppe 1978 recently announced that the shop has officially been certified by Certified Collision Care, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization. The certification recognizes the Auto Shoppe for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training, and facilities necessary to repair the participating Automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications. In achieving their certification, The Auto Shoppe is now an integral part of the most advanced repair capable and efficient Collision Repair Network in the world. Adding to their credentials, The Auto Shoppe is officially certified by Certified Collision Care, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Nissan, Kia and Toyota. In order to become certified by various automakers, The Auto Shoppe passed the rigorous certification process essential to help ensure a proper and safe repair of the new generation of advanced vehicles. Less than five per cent of body shops across the nation are able to meet the stringent requirements to become officially certified and recognized. The Certified Network is made up exclusively of best-in-class collision repair businesses that have met or exceeded the strict requirements of the certification program. “The technical complexities of today’s vehicles make it more critical than ever to choose a body shop wisely,” commented Auto Shoppe owner, Gord Graham. “We take pride in our highly trained technicians who use the latest tools and equipment to deliver a top quality repair, and provide the very best in customer service.” The criteria for certification are based on auto manufacturer requirements which are critical to ensure the vehicle fit, finish, durability, value and safety following an accident. As new model vehicles are being introduced that use lightweight high strength materials and advanced technology, a proper repair according to manufacturer specification is even more important to ensure the passenger safety and proper performance of the vehicle. Auto manufacturers want to ensure that consumers have the option of Certified Collision Repair wher-
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Augustana Report to Community By Lori Larsen
The University of Alberta Augustana Campus recently released the 2020 Report to the Community available both online at https://issuu. c o m/u o f a _ a u g u s t a n a/ docs/2020_ r2c_ 2020-0618 or in printable PDF form at www.ualberta.ca/ augustana/media-library/ augustana-2020-report-tothe-community.pdf. On July 1, 2019 Augustana welcomed new dean and executive officer Demetres Tryphonopoulos. “I would like to acknowledge two important objectives that are likely to mark my time here,” said dean Tryphonopoulos in the 2020 (2019-20 year) report. “First, Augustana’s ambition to become a leading liberal arts and science faculty and, specifically in terms of its relationship to the U of A, a living laboratory for teaching and learning innovation, to the benefit of the entire university” (For the Public Good); and second, the importance of, and the value I place in, the culture of a strong town-gown affiliation.” Tryphonopoulos began his time at Augustana extending a proverbial ear to the staff, student body and greater community of Camrose with “100 days of listening.” “I have come, therefore, to develop a genuine enthusiasm for Augustana, to appreciate the meaningful connection that students, alumni and community members feel for this institution and to feel a great sense of pride and excitement as I look toward our future and envisage the considerable contributions to “the public good” that, collectively, we’ll make.” He touched base on the current financial health and budgetary cuts experienced by Augustana and the goal for moving forward. “We have worked hard (and will continue to do so for the next three years) in order to find efficiencies and discover avenues for maintaining our wellbeing and progress.” Student body
Aside from the dedicated staff and faculty and diverse programming, what makes Augustana unique and a valuable asset to the post secondary and Camrose community are the students. Statistically speaking, Augustana had 196 graduates in 2019. There was an overall enrolment of 1,028 including students from across Canada but also international students from Bangladesh, China, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Mongolia, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Senegal, South
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Students were chauffeured to Augustana by family members dropping them off at the beginning of the new school year in fall of 2019.
Africa, Sri Lank, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam and Zimbabwe. Student needs
Beginning in the fall this year Augustana will be offering students three unique multidisciplinary majors and a new core
ativity and Culture and Law, Crime and Justice Studies, as well as a new project-based core and substantial changes to the music program. “The project-based core is kind of our approach to internships and co-op placements,” said professor
ing additional multidisciplinary programs Community campus
The contributions of Augustana to Camrose are tenfold and the community continues to show their appreciation and loyalty through support by advocacy, attendance of events and special occasions and financial contribution. Donors play a vital role in the success of Augustana and students, and in a show of deep appreciation Augustana administration, staff, faculty and students honour donors at the annual Community Awards Banquet. Moneys raised during 2019-20 through generous donors reached $1,272,857 with 1,046 donors giving gifts to Augustana including 281 first time donors. Recipients of the 2019 Lois Aspenes Award were the 2004 Board of Regents including Sandra Anderson, Margaret Bateman, Andrew Church,
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The Augustana Viking teams are widely supported by the community.
developed around projectbased learning, followed by an updated music program in fall 2021. “We want to offer a distinct learning experience,” said Augustana English professor and member of the initial curricular reform committee Brandon Alakas, “While maintaining the spirit of Augustana as a liberal arts institution, and a campus that is built on teaching and learning innovation.” A review of curriculum was a natural process following Augustana’s recent change to the academic calendar that now includes an experiential three-week course (3-11) and first year interdisciplinary seminar. As a result of the review Augustana campus devised three new programs including Ethics and Global Studies; Cre-
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Augustana community events, such as Eggstravaganza, are always very popular.
Purc-Stephenson. “By the time they graduate, our students will have worked with community stakeholders and will have applied what they’ve learned in class to complex, real-world problem.” Looking ahead Augustana faculty members are working hard at creat-
Lisa Davis, Jackie Dojavk, Stanley Gooch, Luther Haave, Gordon Jensen, Craig Lee, Verlyn Olson, Kevin Riemer, Ralph Thrall and Lorne Tyrrell. The award commemorates the work the 2004 board did in merging, the then Augustana University College, with the University of Alberta and paved the way
for the success that Augustana continues to experience. The 2019 Alumni Citation Award was awarded to Berta Briggs for her work in the establishment of the Sustainable Food Endowment. The 2020 report also includes the outstanding achievements acquired by the campus over the year including awards, medals certificates earned by students and faculty and major publications written faculty. In 2019, Augustana continued to be a buzz of activity hosting a variety of community events including; World Mental Health Day, Easter Eggstravaganza, science fair, Vikes for Tykes, Pride Week, National Indigenous Peoples Day, International Week and numerous other events hosted through the Chester Ronning Centre. As the winter semester got underway the Campus, along with the rest of the world, was thrown into a vortex of fear and uncertainty when the COVID-19 pandemic was officially announced. Tough decisions were being made by governments around the world, country and province including one to temporarily shut down the physical facilities of many organizations, businesses and agencies. Leading the charge in Alberta on COVID-19 health regulations, restrictions, updates and all information vital to residents was Alberta’s chief medical officer of Health Deena Hinshaw—a graduate of Augustana (then Augustana University College) in 1996. “Dr. Hinshaw is a special example (though not the only one) of the kind of exemplary individuals and professionals that the University of Alberta continues to educate and graduate,” said dean Tryphonopoulos. “People trained at Augustana and at the University of Alberta make a difference in the life of the province, nation and indeed, the entire world.” T hroughout the months to follow the challenges of temporary closure of schools, including Augustana, were met head on by frontline and essential staff. Augustana staff and faculty were no exception when it came to supporting the community through these unprecedented times. Nearing the end of the report are narrations by some of Augustana’s essential and frontline alumni relating what their chosen fields mean to them.
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Alberta has enough doctors, just not in rural areas
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By Murray Green
The latest statistics from the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) shows the number of physicians in Alberta has increased twice as fast as the population and the province has more doctors per capita than the national average. The number of physicians in Alberta increased by 12 per cent from 2015 to 2019, while the population grew by six per cent. Alberta has more physicians per person than the national average, and more than British Columbia, Ontario or Quebec. “This data confirms that we need new approaches to paying and working with doctors. We spend 15 per cent more per capita on physicians than the national average, but Albertans aren’t seeing better results, and we have the same shortages in smaller communities that we’ve seen for decades. The previous government increased spending by $1 billion a year, yet rural physician supply grew slower than in other provinces. We need to align compensation with patient care, and make sure doctors are practising where Albertans need them,” suggested Tyler Shandro, minister of health. The number of new physicians in rural Alberta grew by 6.9 per cent from 2015 to 2019. This is well below the national average, including Quebec (7.5 per cent increase), Ontario (nine per cent increase), and British Columbia (13 per cent increase)–all with much lower spending. Alberta spends $5.4 billion a year on physicians, the highest level ever in the province and highest per capita of all provinces. This includes $81 million a year to support rural physician recruitment and retention through various programs. Changes have been made to protect access to rural health care, including abolishing the $60,000 cap on the Rural and Remote Northern Program (RRNP), making this the most generous incentive in the country according to Shandro.
Grace Hilda Lemay June 17, 1926 ~ July 30, 2020 Grace Hilda Lemay of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the age of 94 years. Left to cherish her memory are her children Cheryl Lemay of St. Albert, Randy (Becky) Lemay of Edmonton, Greg (Susan) Lemay of Buffalo Lake, and Tracy Poulin (Simon Bennett) of Sturgeon County; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sisters Verna Longman of Calgary, and Mary Halbersma of Sherwood Park. Grace was predeceased by her husband George; and son Lorne. A private family service will be held at a later date. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Grace’s memory may be made to the Northern Alberta Brain Injury Society or to Parkinson’s Canada. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com.
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November 24, 1944 ~ July 28, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our loving father and devoted husband Les Brager on July 28, 2020 at the age of 75. Les was born in Camrose on November 24, 1944 where he lived most of his life. Married December 29, 1966 to Lorraine McVean, they raised two children together and welcomed five grandchildren, who were the lights of his life. Les had a very strong faith in the Lord, whom he is with now. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Lorraine; daughter Alison (Jeff) Braaten; son Darren (Brie) Brager; grandchildren Grace, Benjamin, Adolyn, Braylen and Emilyn (all of Camrose) and brothers Allan (Marlene) Brager, Jim (Marie) Brager, and David (Melody) Brager. Les was predeceased by his parents Clifford and Petra Brager. A private family service will be held. Les’s family would like to thank those who were his caretakers in the last years of his life who helped make it easier for him and for the family. Staff at St. Mary’s Hospital and at Bethany Meadows Oak Cottage and special thanks to Dr. Nichol, his family doctor and Dr. Slabbert, his doctor at Bethany Meadows. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Les’s memory may be made to the STARS Air Ambulance or to the Cross Cancer Institute. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com.
March 19, 1948 ~ July 24, 2020 Don was born to Edie and Ken Carter on March 19, 1948. He grew up on the family farm Southeast of Camrose and he took his schooling at Sifton and Camrose Composite High School. After graduating, Don apprenticed to be an electrician. He worked his way to become an Electrical Superintendent and then an Electrical Coordinator for major projects in the Oil and Gas industry. His career would take him to Algeria, Norway, Fort McMurray and various other areas around Alberta. He was well respected in his field and always in high demand. In 2017, Don was diagnosed with Myelofibrosis, a type of blood cancer. Sadly, on July 24, he passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side. Don was a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humour. He will be remembered as the king of one liners and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Left to cherish his memory are his spouse Barb Blatz; Barb’s children Gregg (May) Blatz, Jordan (Laura) Blatz, and Chris Blatz; and their children Oliver, Lian, Karl, Cooper and Sebastian; Don’s siblings Diana Foss, Rick (Gail) Carter, and Barry Carter; numerous nieces and nephews; and his best friend Jaxon. Don was predeceased by his parents Ken and Edith; and sister Melody Kvale. A private family service was held. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Don’s memory may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Skafse Cemetery or to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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Norman Scharf Norman Scharf of Beaver County passed away on July 29, 2020 at the age of 58. He is survived by his wife Michelle Shewchuk, his daughter Morgan Shewchuk and son James Shewchuk; numerous family and friends. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
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Neal Harry Wood
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July 22, 2020 On Wednesday July 22, 2020, Neal Harry Wood passed away peacefully at the age of 86, at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, BC. If you asked 100 people who Neal Wood was, they would all give you a different answer. He is a Husband, a Father, a Father-in-law, a Grandfather and a Great Grandfather. He is also Dad, Papa, a best friend, a teacher, a role model, a superhero, a gardener extraordinaire, a fisherman, a collector, a comedian, a story teller and to us he is all of this and more. Neal was born in Stettler, Alberta, and lived in Alix for his early years. He lived in many places throughout his life, from Edmonton, Alberta to Peterborough, Ontario, and finally came to BC where he made Nelson his forever home. All his life he worked in the service industry, where he started working at a young age for Alberta Fruit and he met his wife Joan. Neal owned and operated A&Ws in Camrose, Peterborough and Lindsay, was an area supervisor for KFC in Edmonton, and finally came to Nelson to manage KFC. Upon retirement, gardening was his true passion and it showed in his love for growing tomatoes, begonias, and soft pink geraniums for his wife Joan. His love of collectibles and the hustle of the Saturday morning garage sales brought to him a wonderful group of friends who shared many stories and laughs. He greatly missed his dear friend Donna and his best friend Earle, but now they are all together once again. Neal is survived by his caring wife Joan; he is the loving father of Judith Wood (St. Clair Morris) of Peterborough, Tracey (Reid) Walper of Calgary, Trevor Wood of Edmonton, and Shannon Wood (James Height) of Nelson. He is the cherished grandfather of Jessica and Katie Walper, and Christopher, Brandon, and Breanna Wood. He is the proud great-grandfather of Cecilia Baty. Neal is predeceased by his father Samuel, mother Irene, his brothers Barry, Ken, and Larry Wood, and son-in-law St. Clair Morris. At Neal’s request, a cremation has taken place and a burial to take place at Fort Steele near Cranbrook, BC. A celebration of life will take place at a later date, due to current restrictions. Our family would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to Louie, Julia, Gerry, Dr. Boyd, and all the rest of the staff at KLH who were caring and compassionate in Neal’s final days. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence by visiting the family’s online register at www.thompsonfs.ca.
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Public tips lead to Forestburg female charged with theft By Murray Green
The alleged suspect involved in a theft reported on March 8, in Wainwright has been identified with assistance from public tips
that were received by the RCMP. A Forestburg female was charged with Theft over $5,000 and will be appearing in Wainwright
Provincial Court on Aug. 20. On March 8, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Wainwright RCMP responded to a report of a theft at a bar in Wainwright.
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Camrose author shares Canadiana By Lori Larsen
Local author Elizabeth Hill recently had her second book entitled All ‘Bout Canada’: A Compendium of Canadiana published and is delighted to be able to share with readers some of what makes Canada an amazing country. Hill has been writing in one way or another all of her adult life. As an academic she wrote papers, articles, letters and theses, but despite the skills required to produce technically sound, informative and well researched papers she never really considered that “real” writing. “To me that was creative writing—poetry, short stories, plays, novels. I have always considered myself to be a reader rather than a writer. However, about 15 years ago, I suddenly felt that I had things I wanted to express, so I started writing poetry.” Now Hill enjoys writing a variety of prose including poetry, short stories, children’s picture book stories, novels and non-fiction such as, All ‘Bout Canada. “My writing scans all age groups. I have written poetry and stories for children, a novel for young adults and adults, and All ‘Bout Canada for older children, teens, and adults.” This is Hill’s second published book. The first, entitled Love in the Age of Dinosaurs was co-written with a friend of hers, Nalini Unny, under the pen name of Sorcha Lang and follows a love story between paleontologists who are working in Dinosaur Provincial Park.
about the important role Canada and Canadians have played in history were some of the most fascinating. “Frederick Banting sold his patent for insulin to the University of Toronto for $1,” she remarked. “He claimed that insulin was for the world, not for him.” Other trivia found throughout the book are not only interesting but amusing as well. The lighter side of the book contains tidbits that will have readers tilting their head somewhat in disbelief, including
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Local author Elizabeth Hill celebrates Canada’s interesting, amusing and sometimes odd trivia.
ment, so we jointly decided that if they don’t require much skill, we should be able to write one.” And so they did and like many aspiring authors had visions of making money. “In the end, I think we made about $20 each in royalties. But I was right— it does take some skill to write a good romance,” laughed Hill. All ‘Bout Canada is an ABC book about Canada that combines poetry, posters, jokes, quizzes and dictionary-style entries, to engage the reader all the while learning some of the less known facts about Canada. “I decided that I wanted to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday by wearing my 1967 toque (which I still have) and by writing a book that celebrates my coundecided I wanted to try,” said Hill of celebrate Canada’s 150 how this book idea birthday by wearing my 1967 came about. The idea was spurred toque and by writing a book in 2016, however that celebrates my country. the intense work of writing and editing transpired Hill said the Love in over three month intervals the Age of Dinosaurs was in 2018 and 2019. “The book contains a inspired by an argument lot of information about about whether romance Canada and is most suitnovels require skill to able for ages 12 to adult, write. “I felt that they do although younger children require some writing skill, might enjoy the rhyming but I was losing the argu-
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poems,” she noted. “One advantage of the format is that the readers can read front to back, back to front, or they can just dip in and out anywhere to read some interesting little tidbit about Canada.” Interesting tidbits are an understatement. The book is teaming with information that will have readers thinking twice about this incredible country and peak interest in finding out more. “The information contained in the book came from dictionaries, encyclopedias, the internet, magazines, monographs, museums, podcasts, radio and television documentaries, and some telephone interviews.” When asked what some of the more interesting facts were that she discovered, one that stuck out was that Sgt. Gander, a Newfoundland dog (one of the four dogs recognized as uniquely Canadian by the Canadian Kennel Club) was a hero of the Second World War. “During the Battle of Hong Kong, he retrieved live Japanese grenades and threw them over a hill, away from Canadian soldiers. He has been honoured with a statue in Gander, Newfoundland.” Hill added that some of the little known facts
the little known fact that Elaine Gold discovered–ten ways Canadians use the word “eh.” Who knew? A book about trivia wouldn’t be complete if it didn’t include some oddities and Hill said there is no shortage of those in Canada. “Beaver hats were thought to cure deafness and improve memories,” she smiled Hill made every effort to cover all the provinces and territories, geography, flora and fauna, Indigenous people, women, ethnic groups, and all aspects of culture. Each letter in the alphabet represented by some aspect of Canadiana, such as the Canadian past time of “C”anoeing. “I like to think two people reading this book will hop in a canoe and go for a paddle in Quetico.” Having written a book all about her home country, one has to wonder the impact it had on her perception of Canada. “Writing the book definitely instilled a sense of curiosity about Canada and one entry led to another with many side trips because there were so many interesting things to read and learn about,”
she remarked. “The book did instill a sense of pride about some things: the amazing accomplishments of many people, Canada’s great beauty and wealth of natural resources, the diversity of our population. However, I am not proud of our treatment of Indigenous people, immigrants, or the environment.” Having lived overseas in different countries Hill has a deep appreciation for what Canada truly has to offer. In a time when Canadians are rekindling a passion for reading, staying close to home and discovering what makes this country great, All ‘Bout Canada can broaden minds and tweak curiosity. “Books like this can serve as a brief introduction to Canada for people from other nations who perhaps don’t know much about our country but for Canadians, I think books like this can pique an interest in Canadian history, which had to be the most boring subject in school,” laughed Hill. “Sometimes we Canadians are too insular in outlook and I like to think that books like this can inspire Canadians to explore Canada, to appreciate Canada, and to go out and help make Canada a better place. Failing that, books like this are quite a good way to while away an afternoon when house-bound because of COVID-19,” said Hill. “Every single entry I worked on was so interesting there was always something that was so inspiring or funny or odd.” Humble about her accomplishment of publishing a book, Hill said that she is “just” the recorder “I didn’t create the information I am just making it available.” Hill admits she does have an idea for another book but has yet to begin writing. But as most writers know, every great book begins with an even greater idea. All ‘Bout Canada was illustrated by Halifax artist Alex MacAskill, and published by Nimbus Publishing. Yes, it is available locally.
Infant nutrition classes moving online By Murray Green
Parents who have concerns about feeding their growing babies have access to a free, online infant nutrition class offered by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Led by a registered dietitian, the 90-minute workshop highlights why babies need to start on iron-rich foods at six months, how to start introducing solid foods and why progressing to different food textures is important. Dietitians are available to answer questions and show parents how to make their own baby food using a variety of kitchen tools they
may already have at home. Parents should learn how to prepare vegetables, fruit, meat and meat alternatives using a number of different tools including hand mixers, food mills and food processors. The on-line version of the infant nutrition workshop are moving online in order to follow public health guidelines on physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regular infant nutrition classes will resume in communities across the central zone when the pandemic ends. On-line infant nutrition classes will be
offered through Zoom on Aug. 12 and 26 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more information and to register to attend, call your the community health centre. You will receive an email with your Zoom link one day before the workshop. Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
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CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE Selection of very nice street level offices in newer building in Downtown Camrose * Offices from 100-193 sq. ft. at prices to suit your budget * 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! FIRST MONTH FREE! 2-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE – Spacious and bright, newer building. Located close to downtown amenities, walking paths. Private balcony, perfect for BBQ. 5 appliances including laundry and dishwasher. Surround yourself with quiet, courteous neighbours in a friendly, clean neighbourhood. Local owner managed, lawn mowing and snow removal provided. No children, no smoking, no pets. $1000/ month, $800 D.D. First Month Free on a One-year Lease! Phone 780-679-7090. EXCELLENT LOCATION – Immediate possession. Close to city centre and University. Upgraded 1-bedroom in quiet adult building. No smoking or pets, owner managed. For a quick showing. 780-679-2170. 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.
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CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued) WESTEEL ROSCO BINS – have to be taken off cement floors, 2000 and 6000 bushel bins. Also 15 ACRES with good house, quonsets and water supply. FORD F150 half ton 4x4, SKI-DOO and trailer, best offer. 780-679-4185, 780-608-3111.xxx 6 FT. DESK – and swivel chair. Misc. store shelves and fixtures. 780-608-5032.
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Submitted Rosalind Elks exalted ruler Doug Yuha, left, presenting funds to Gary Barber, right, on behalf of the club and the Alberta Elks Foundation. Spearheaded by the Rosalind Elks, both organizations joined forces to co-fund the purchase of a new $3,500 scooter for Valerie Barber, seated, allowing her greater mobility in her daily activities.
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EVERYONE READS The Booster The Steil family of Camrose went to visit Uncle Charlie in BC. The memorable trip included visits to a few cool sites. Payton and Broderick Sellin saw their first lighthouse at the Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver, and went on an adventure at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver. Along for the enjoyable holiday was a good old family friend – The Camrose Booster. Our thanks to the Steil family for sending in this photo! Do you enjoy reading The Camrose Booster? Show us with a picture! Drop off, mail or email a photo of you reading your Booster while vacationing, along with a brief explanation. Be sure your travel destination can be identified by a sign or landmark. Or, have someone take your photo while you’re enjoying the home team paper in an unlikely situation. Throughout the year, these photos will be published in The Camrose Booster. A $20.00 cash prize will be paid to you if your entry is published, so be sure to include your mailing address with your entry. Use your creativity and send us your photo!
When the going gets tough By Lori Larsen
Centra Cam Recycling employee Mitchell Wiens was just a bit distraught when he discovered on Sunday, July 26 that his trike had been damaged. Mitch was preparing to get on his trike and go for a ride when he heard a clicking noise in the tires. “When I looked at it I noticed two tires were flat and spokes were pushed together,” said Mitch. When a friend came to assist Mitch with pumping up the tires it was then that he realized two of the tires were in fact unable to hold air and that one of the spokes had been cut. Mitch said he has no idea what happened to the trike, only that when he last used it, it was fine and that the damage occurred when he was not using it.
than a vehicle to many others, losing his three-wheeler was more than just an inconvenience to Mitch. “When I think of my mom (who has passed away) and I don’t want to just think about it I go for a ride. It keeps my mind focused,” smiled Mitch. Happily the trike was repaired at a local cycle shop and was going to be ready the day the interview took place. To say Mitch was excited is putting it mildly. “I’m gonna get it and go to Timmy’s (Tim Hortons).” Unfortunately the repairs cost Mitch close to $120, but by all accounts he didn’t seem bothered to be out the expense, he was just happy to be getting it back and as a result of a post on Rant and Rave, some very generous and
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Creekview Cra f ts ma n Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Centra Cam employee Mitchell Wiens remained positive despite damage done to his summer mode of transportation.
By Lori Larsen
This incredible two storey fivebedroom home, located in the family friendly subdivision of Creekview, has been beautifully maintained with plenty of upgrades and new finishes. Lovely curb appeal greets you as you approach the home and enter into a grand front entry with a stunning stairway leading to the second level. Warm wood flooring flows into the open concept living/dining and kitchen. A homey stone fireplace is flanked by custom built-in shelving in the living room that leads directly into a dining area that is enveloped in natural light from the windows and patio door. A window bench is the perfect place to curl up with your morning beverage and watch the great outdoors from the comfort of your home. The impressive kitchen has crisp white cabinets, trendy open shelving, a butcher block island and corner pantry. Walk out your patio door to your
Wally Wrubleski deck overlooking a beautifully landscaped, fully fenced backyard paradise. Completing the main level is a spacious laundry room and two-piece powder room. Head upstairs to wind down in a well appointed master suite with a walk-in closet and a five-star hotel quality en suite that features a corner soaker tub, walk-in shower and double sinks. Two more bedrooms and another five-piece main bathroom, also beautifully finished, complete the second level. The lower level with cozy in-floor heating has plenty more living area including a good-sized family room, office area with built-in desk, two more bedrooms and a four-piece bathroom complete with sauna. This gorgeous family home located at 3415-51 Street, priced at $444,900 is move-in ready just waiting for your family to call it home. Join Wally at an open house on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 4 until 6 p.m. or Saturday, Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. or contact him for a personal viewing at: Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495Cell 780-781-7323
One might assume the trike was the target of cruel vandalism. As his only mode of transportation in the summer, being without his wheels not only made life more difficult for Mitch but meant a sudden loss of freedom and enjoyment. “He uses the trike to get all over town,” said Mitch’s employment supervisor Gaylene Taylor. “I know when COVID-19 started in March and everyone was shut in and Centra Cam was shut down, Mitchell couldn’t wait for the weather to warm up so he could get out. He was a much happier person once he could get out on his bike.” Mitch has been riding the trike for four years and despite some incidents has been able to improve his riding abilities, something he is very proud to admit. “Mitchell is such an easy-going, nice guy so for something like this to happen to him, it is just devastating,” said Gaylene. It would be no different
kind-hearted individuals dropped off monetary contributions at Centra Cam to assist with the cost of the repairs. Good always does concur bad. It is a mystery to Mitch what happened to the trike but because of his laid back and positive outlook on life he refuses to lay blame or point fingers, he is just happy to be able to get back on the roads. Sometimes it is the simple things in life that make us truly content. “I have my music, my job, my bike and Timmy’s. I have to keep it easy,” said Mitch letting out a big laugh. Upon concluding the interview with Mitch he parted with a message to motorists, “Be careful of us on bikes. Just use respect.” As we stood up and headed back down to Mitch’s post in Centra Cam in the shredding department, Mitch gallantly held the door open for Gaylene and myself. Positive, grateful and chivalrous, there is a lesson to be learned here.
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MULTI-FAMILY
FOUR-PLEX – EXC. OPPORTUNITY! SPACIOUS UNITS. Asking $539,900 CA0194074 INVEST OPPORTUNITY! 4-PLEX QUIET ST. Asking $639,900 A1015680
4 BARE LAND LOTS ON 65 ST. Exc. multi-family opportunity! Asking $1,300,000 CA0189036
WALKOUT BUNGALOW W/VALLEY VIEWS Asking $689,900 A1003743
Stunning Custom-built 5 bdrm. bungalow in Valleyview West! Asking $599,900 A1007518
5 BDRM., 1798 SQ. FT. VALLEYVIEW WEST Asking $569,000 CA0183965 VALLEYVIEW BUNGALOW, INFLOOR HEAT IN BSMT., GARAGE! Asking $539,900 CA0194225
SOLD
WALKOUT VILLAS! AWESOME VIEWS! Asking $528,162 A1005262 CENTURY MEADOWS 5-BDRM. Asking $525,000 CA0164181 STUNNING VIEWS OF CAMROSE RIVER VALLEY! 5-BDRM. WALKOUT Asking $519,000 CA0193515 2064 SQ. FT. TWO-STOREY – VALLEYVIEW WEST! Asking $498,162 CA0179793
LOTS GREAT OPPORTUNITY … 85’x122’ lot bordering 48 Avenue and 48 Street in Camrose. Close to college, schools, downtown, Mirror Lake. Asking $99,900 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
COMMERCIAL
CASCADES … Close to shopping and parks! Asking $80,000 CA0193772
FOUR-PLEX BUILT IN 2012! INVEST. OPP. Asking $549,000 CA0193809
LAND/INVESTMENT WOW !
SOLD
79.95 ACRES, 1/2 MI. FROM CAMROSE Asking $729,900 A1003776
FOR LEASE
Spacious (2300+ sq. ft.) comm. bldg. Asking $49,000 CA0174574
lot between Credit Union, Royal Bank Asking $149,900 CA0085343 EXC. 5.8 ACRE PARCEL Located just off Hwys 21, 13 junction. Asking $399,900 CA0179914
NEW 1080 SQ. FT. BAYS Asking $1100/mo. CA0177690
EAST END CAMROSE … 1/2 acre bare land. Asking $149,900 Zoned m1 ... Exc. east end location! 10,000 sq. ft. CA0146778
EXC. OFFICE OR BUS. LOCATION, 1600 SQ FT Asking $1450/mo. CA0149692
FOR SALE/LEASE
ONE OF THE NICEST YARDS IN CAMROSE! Asking $460,000 CA0188250 NEW BUILD, AWESOME MASTER, BONUS ROOM, TRIPLE GARAGE, COVERED DECK! Asking $459,900 CA0189414 VALLEYVIEW BUNGALOW, 4 BDRM., AMAZING BSMT. Asking $444,900 CA0194281 FULLY FINISHED TRIPLE GARAGE Asking ED !$439,900 JUST LISTA1007227
EXCELLENT COMMERCIAL BUILDING Two OH doors, lots of shop space plus office. Asking $649,900
1276 SQ. FT. OFFICE SPACE … just west of Downtown Camrose CA0185800
EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED BUILDING in the heart of downtown! Ask $479,999 A0101072
Beautiful Walkout Bungalows by Battle River Homes OPEN HOUSE Awesome Community
MED. POSS
2707-63 Street Sat., August 8 11 am - 1 pm
Starting from $397,162
GORGEOUS NEW BUNGALOW! • 1412 sq. ft. • Dev. bsmt. • 26’x23.5’ garage Asking $547,162 CA0192579
CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, WEST END SHOPPING! Asking $289,000 A1017076
SOUTHWEST MEADOWS 5-BDRM., 3-BATH BI-LEVEL Asking $434,000 A1014308
FRESHLY UPDATED 4-BDRM. BUNGALOW! Asking $277,500 A1004690
QUARTER SECTION 15 MIN. FROM CAMROSE! Asking $690,000 CA0166651
UNIQUE HOUSE/SHOP COMBINATION ON 150 ACRES ONLY 20 MIN. FROM CAMROSE! Asking $549,900 CA0189669 4 MILES FROM CAMROSE – 315 ACRES Asking $1,229,000 CA0192819
160 ACRE PROPERTY east of Camrose Asking $725,000 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
BUSINESS EXC. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Growing residential/commercial cleaning business. Call now!
3RD FLOOR CONDO – AFFORDABLE! Asking $175,000 CA0189031
NEW PR ICE!
5-BDRM CENTURY MEADOWS BACKS ON BERM & WALKING TRAILS Asking $349,900 CA0191955
NEW PR ICE!
BRIGHT, COZY UPDATED BUNGALOW Asking $249,900 CA0169616
3-LEVEL SPLIT IN MASSIVE CUL-DE-SAC! Asking $349,900 A1008616
1440 SQ. FT. BI-LEVEL, CLOSE TO JACK STUART Asking $335,000 A1011515
WELL KEPT A/C quick possession Asking $239,900 A1007957
1200 SQ. FT. MOVE-IN READY BUNGALOW! Asking $237,900 CA0190911
SOLD
DUPLEX, SPACIOUS 3-BDRM. UNITS, FENCED Asking $319,500 A1004270
BEAUTIFUL, PRIVATE 5.12 ACRE ACREAGE Asking $349,900 CA0185134
SOLD
GREAT STARTER, INVESTMENT, 6 BDRM. Asking $169,500 A1004238
SOLD Excellent duplex in Valleyview! Close to parks and valley walking trails! Asking $249,900 A1008351
3-BDRM. BUNGALOW/WEST END SHOPPING! Asking $329,500 CA0193391 CONDO W/LOFT OVERLOOKING JUBILEE PARK Now $319,900 CA0146607
1155 SQ. FT. CROWN PLACE CONDO Asking $179,900 CA0184501 CONDO ACROSS FROM JUBILEE PARK, RECENTLY RENO’D Asking $169,900 A1014546
TERRIFIC BUNGALOW HOME Asking $274,900 CA0178555
2-BDRM. BUNGALOW ON LGE. LOT! Asking $164,900 A1005396
MOBILE ON OWN LOT, 3 BDRM., 2 BATHS Asking $154,800 A1009406 CUTE UPDATED BUNGALOW W/CURB APPEAL Asking $149,900 CA0190876
BEAUTIFUL PARK PLACE SOUTH CONDO Asking $219,900 CA0192137
MOBILE HOME
ITS OWN LOT SOLD ON Asking $69,900 CA0172508
OUT OF TOWN Only 15 min. from Camrose, south side of New Norway, 0.97 acre. Asking $104,900 CA0168713
SOLD
FARMS
MF CONDO W/OUTDOOR PATIO! Asking $186,000 CA0189030
SOLD TRIPLE GARAGE WITH MASSIVE YARD! Asking $374,900 A1007406
ACREAGES WOW! WALKOUT BUNGALOWS! Asking $428,162 CA0168185 4-BDRM. BUNGALOW on XL pieshaped lot! Asking G! $409,000 NEW LISTIN A1018197
MF CONDO W/OUTDOOR PATIO! Asking $194,000 CA0189029
R EDUCED !
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IM BUNGALOW W/SUITE, CUL-DE-SAC UPDATED Asking $384,900 A1003771
SOLD
KINGMAN – ACREAGE LIVING! Asking $279,000 CA0194321
PRIVATE, PEACEFUL – CLOSE TO FORESTBURG Asking $329,000 CA0192314 GREAT FLEXIBLITY IN MAYERTHORPE Over 23 acres along Hwy 43 Asking $230,000 CA0168666
HAY LAKES TWO-STOREY Asking $317,000 CA0178513
NEWER HOME, 8 ACRES CLOSE TO CAMROSE Asking $369,000 A1003805
G! NEW LISTIN
WOODRIDGE HEIGHTS ACREAGE Asking $689,900 A1016554
NEW NORWAY … 3-bdrm. bungalow on huge lot. Asking $107,500 CA0172315
PEACEFUL 3.58 ACRE ACREAGE 15 MIN. EAST OF CAMROSE Asking $414,900 CA0192533
CHARMING, IMMACULATE ACREAGE on 2.79 acres Asking $399,950 CA0192329 16.2 ACRES, PERFECT FOR ACTIVE FAMILY Asking $489,500 A1004706 SO AFFORDABLE, SO MUCH POTENTIAL … Almost an acre Asking $69,000 CA0177394 4-BDRM. SPANISHSTYLE HOME ON 6.33 ACRES Asking $399,000 A1003287 CHARMING 5 ACRE PARCEL w/32’x50’ QUONSET Asking $149,900 CA0188718
ACREAGE LIVING IN CITY OF CAMROSE Ask $869,900 CA0193135
QUIET HOME IN FERINTOSH Asking $174,900 CA0183577 TREED LOT IN VILLAGE OF RYLEY Asking $75,900 CA0172223 BAWLF BUNGALOW LGE. LOT! Ask $262,900 CA0194306
26.66 total acres just off Hwy 21, NW OF CAMROSE Asking $929,900 CA0158194
NEW NORWAY 4-BDRM. BI-LEVEL Ask $279,000 CA0193605
OUT OF TOWN ONE-OF-A-KIND VALLEY VIEWS ON 13 ACRES! Asking $269,900 A10013386
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SOUTH VIEW LOT IN SPARTAN ESTATES! Asking $50,000 CA0183063
GREAT STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME W/MANY UPGRADES! Asking $69,000 CA0189924
! JUST LISTED
BITTERN LAKE 4-BDRM., 4-LEVEL SPLIT! Asking $319,900 A1017472
NEW ADULT COMMUNITY CALL NOW TO VIEW!
IN ONE WORD ~ “WOW”! …
~ Park ~ NEW ~ Lake, Trails ~ BUNGALOW ~ Quality ~ ~ Craftsmanship ~ ~ Finished w/elegance ~ NEW VALLEYVIEW TWO-STOREY! • 2064 sq. ft. • By park/playgrounds • Bonus room • 26’x26’ garage Asking $498,162 CA0179793
BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW, VICTORIA PARK Asking $385,000 A1014333
SOLD
150’x170’ LOT ZONED M1 INDUSTRIAL! Now only $167,900 CA0182926 TWO BASHAW HWY COMMERCIAL LOTS Fantastic exposure! Asking $55,000 each CA0192745, CA192746
east end HWY LOCATION – BRAND NEW $1500 to $3000/mo. CA0152225
1.5 STOREY CAPE COD – PARKVIEW CUL-DE-SAC Asking $487,500 A1008355 COPPERSTONE CONDO OVERLOOKING MIRROR LAKE! Now only $475,000 CA0140533
SMART LIVING 2-BDRM. CONDO DOWNTOWN CAMROSE Asking $289,900 A1005689
WALKOUT BUNGALOWS VALLEYVIEW WEST Asking $397,162 CA0165802
GORGEOUS HOME, AMAZING YARD IN PARKVIEW CUL-DE-SAC Asking $469,900 CA0183212
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!
2-STOREY ON NICE LOT IN CENTURY MEADOWS Asking $494,900 A1011947
SOLD
MULTI-FAMILY LOTS 2.5 ACRES ZONED R3 AND MULTIFAMILY ... Exceptional west end location. Call now!
GORGEOUS BUNGALOW! Oversized triple garage, RV parking, beautifully landscaped. Asking $495,000 CA0192525
CAREFREE CONDO LIFESTYLE, CLOSE TO U OF A AUGUSTANA CAMPUS Asking $199,000 CA0193598 GROUND FLOOR CONDO, $195,000 ! HTD. GARAGE, WORKSHOP IN BLDG. Now only $195,000 CA0153960
SOLD 2-storey walkout with unobstructed valley view!
2192 sq. ft. walk out 2-storey
Asking $566,900 CA0185590
Asking $529,900 CA0186039
Basement & Non-basement models 1456 sq. ft.
$ 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.
