August 11, 2020 Camrose Booster by The Camrose Booster

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Vol. LXVIII, No. 38 City 32 pages Country 40 pages August 11, 2020

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The Cuban Lunch peanut and chocolate bar story, with a Camrose connection as the main ingredient, now gets even tastier! It’s about to be pitched to the Dragon’s Den panel of business experts! The Winnipeg-made chocolate bar that was the absolute number one go-to snack for many people from the 1940s to the 1970s, thanks to a remarkable revival of the bar and it’s brand by Camrosians Bert and Crystal Westergard, is now on the verge of another gigantic step forward. Even though the Cuban Lunch bar had been off of the market for about 30 years, Crystal, after reminiscing with her mother about how much both missed those delicious, oddly-named treats, decided to recreate the formula. After countless tries and with the assistance of many researchers, the couple finally nailed the original formula in early 2019. Since then, they have sold more than one million of those impressive chocolate and peanut treats! Now the dynamic duo is ready to head to Toronto in an attempt to woo the Dragon’s Den panel to invest in their company! Their bags are nearly completely packed, they’ve rehearsed their spiel, even hired a filmmaking coach to provide guidance on their presentation to those famous, intimidating business experts! Will Cuban Lunch bars become more famous than ever? Will our local visionaries drive home from Toronto with a deal of a lifetime? Stay tuned and watch to see if the stars of the show will take a little nibble, or a huge bite, of a Cuban Lunch. If any of the Dragon’s Den stars like reliving the memories behind these bars as much as the our community obviously does, this story will air soon on CBC Television.

Inside Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . 6 City of Camrose . . . . . . 14 and 15 Out and About . . . . . . . 16 and 17 On the Road . . . . . . . . . 20 to 23 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . 28 to 30 Central Agencies Realty Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 31 and 32

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Crystal and Bert Westergard taking time out from a busy life to enjoy their Cuban Lunch.

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Council does not mandate use of masks By Lori Larsen

City of Camrose council members discussed the matter of mandatory face covering during the Aug. 5 regular council meeting and unanimously voted that the use of masks will be strongly recommended when social distancing (two metres apart) is not possible. Mayor Norm Mayer began the conversation saying that there are other communities that are mandating the use of face coverings (masks) especially in/on public transit or where social distancing can not be realized. “My hopes are we (City) can work around this and that it does not become a mandatory type of thing but a respectful type of situation.” Mayer referred to 101 emails received by the city regarding the mandatory use of face coverings of which 87 were opposed and 24 were in favour. Councillor Kevin Hycha commented, “I am really on the fence, but something one of the presenters said today (earlier during public commentary) stuck with me. ‘The last thing we want to do is start over again.’ There are pros and cons for wearing masks. I am not in favour of wearing it, but I will wear it if it does protect others. I would like to hear some more constructive comments from the medical world.” Councillor Max Lindstrand was encouraged by the most recent number of active cases of COVID-19 (at point of this meeting was two). “I would like to see us encourage the public to wear masks as much as possible but not to make it mandatory at this point. We can continue to monitor the situation and it could be that in two weeks’ time we would have a different view on it.” Councillor Agnes Hoveland said that the situation boils down to trust, consideration and respect. “It is difficult to decide whether to mandate (the wearing of face coverings) or not. Given the situation we have here in

Camrose, unlike many other communities, we are very low. Beaver County, right next to us, is much higher. I have a concern with people coming in from Beaver County and shopping in and conducting business in our community. “My suggestion would be we strongly recommend (terminology used by the chief medical officer of health) that masks be worn where two metre distance can not be acquired. If we make it mandatory then there is the whole issue of enforcement, which is very difficult.” Hoveland also said that it should be left up to owners of businesses/services to decide whether they want people wearing masks while in their place of business. She added that the Camrose Public Library board has already mandated that masks always be worn. “It is tough to know exactly what to do but I would rather see us err on the side of trust and common sense and that people will be considerate. We don’t want any situations where people become confrontational. “If the owner has chosen to have it that no one can come in without a mask, that is the owner’s prerogative and that requirement should be respected.” Hoveland made a motion seconded by Lindstrand that the city strongly recommend that masks be worn in all situations where a six foot (two metre) physical distancing can not be sustained. Councillor Greg Wood supported the motion and suggested administration begin to prepare a bylaw regarding the wearing of face coverings in the event that the situation in Camrose changes and the need to mandate masks becomes necessary. Mayor Mayer said that if circumstances should change and there is an imminent danger to the citizens the City always has the ability to immediately declare a state of local emergency.

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This day in history

Don’t know about you, but I’m feeling a little “news fatigue.” Don’t want to know any more about COVID-19, the latest political outrage, grim economic challenges, another preventable disaster that killed or injured or destroyed homes of thousands of innocent people… Part of the problem is that bad news gets more attention than good news. It’s not “news” that most people are kind to each other, fulfill their responsibilities and enjoy one another’s company. Most days most people even manage to have fun and, in some way, make some corner of their world a better place. I’m glad our Home Town Paper, The Camrose Booster, includes stories of good things that are happening in our communities, even during a pandemic. But based on what gets reported in much of mass media, you wouldn’t know good things are happening. ***

In that context, I decided I needed a diversion. It occurred to me to wonder what was going on in historical times. I looked up, “On this day in history: Aug. 11.” Guess what? A lot of what was mentioned was in the general terrain of battles and political turmoil. Seems like centuries or even millennia ago, that’s what was on people’s minds–or at least on the minds of the people who decided what to record. But…I discovered a little gem. In at least one part of the world, this day–the day we are calling Aug. 11– this very day was the beginning of counting days. Who knew? Yep, in 3114 BC, this day that we are calling Aug. 11 was the first day of the Meso-American Long Count Calendar. That’s the calendar which was used by the Mayans and several other Meso-American civilizations. If we wanted to, if we decided to use that calendar to count days, we could call this Tuesday “Day One of Year 5134.” Happy New Year! ***

Here are some other diversions–tidbits of things that have happened on this day, excluding disasters, political turmoil and wars. A few from the 1800s: 1835 George B. Airy begins a 46-year reign as England’s Astronomer Royal; 1858 first ascent of the Eiger in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland; 1866 world’s first roller rink opens in Newport, Rhode Island; 1874 Harry S. Parmelee patents the sprinkler head; 1877 Asaph Hall discovers Mars’s moon Deimos; 1896 Harvey Hubbell patents an electric light bulb socket with a pull chain. From Aug. 11 in the 1900s, here are some items that caught my attention: 1929 Babe Ruth becomes first professional baseball player to hit 500 home runs; 1933 temperature reaches 57.8°C at San Luis Potosi, Mexico, a world record (and we thought it was a heat wave when the temperature topped 30°C!); 1942 actress Hedy Lamarr and composer George Antheil receive a patent for a “frequency-hopping spread spectrum” communication system that later became the basis for modern technologies in wireless telephones and Wi-Fi; 1954 BC Lions play their first CFL game. They lose to the Montreal Alouettes, 22-0; 1956 Elvis Presley releases “Don’t Be Cruel”; 1964 Beatles A Hard Days Night opens in New York City; 1989 Voyager 2 discovers two partial rings of the planet Neptune. Four tidbits from Aug. 11 in the 2000s were: 2008 Airbnb is founded by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia and Nathan Biecharczyk; 2016 a Greenland shark is declared the oldest vertebrate animal in the world at 392 years by an international team of scientists; 2016 Penny Oleksiak of Canada and American Simone Manuel dead heat for the gold medal in coveted 100-m freestyle at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics tie in Olympic record 52.70; and 2019 Nutritionist Day in Mexico. And that brings us to Aug. 11 (2020). Your call– what’s the most important thing happening in your life on this day? ***

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I woke up in the middle of the night worrying about COVID-19. An idea hit me. It is a pandemic, its causing a transformation in everyone’s life worldwide. It is costing all walks of life a problem and a lot of money. Worldwide, especially the elderly, are dying or infected. But, what about cancer? How many of all ages worldwide die /suffer every day because of cancer. It affects and claims more lives daily than COVID-19. What, where, why is it not recognized as possibly costing the greatest number of lives. Why don’t we get tested for cancer when we have an ailment first. We get tested for COVID-19 with a slight ailment. We get examined for common problems like gallstones, k idney stones, digestive pr oblem s – d ay a f t er day, turns into weeks, months and years. Oh, its cancer. We are told it costs too much money to detect cancer. So drugs, treatments are cheaper? What is more valuable: a life or money? COVID-19 affects mostly the elderly. Cancer affects all ages; children who haven’t lived a long productive life yet. Young mothers and fathers who don’t have a chance to raise these little lives suffering from cancer. Medical physicians check us for cancer first when we depend and turn to you with ailments. Let’s save those lives as well as COVID-19, etc. Delphine Murray, Camrose Park sell-offs

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society received brief ing notes a nd ema ils between Environment Minister Jason Nixon and senior civil ser vants in his department under an access-to -infor mation request. Some excerpts as follows in quotes taken from CBC News. Nixon (and Ms. Lovely) have promised no park land will be sold. The briefing notes show that as recently as last December, park sell-offs were at least considered. Possibilities for small

day-use areas included “lease /sell to an external body.” Another page refers to the option to “remove facilities and revert to vacant public land (or sale in the white zone).” The white zone refers to the province’s agricultural area. Nixon’s department has already sold a n unprotected patch of native grassland in southern Alberta for potato farming. T he minister has said the parks decision was made to save money, but notes marked “confidential, advice to minister” suggest achieving that is unlikely. “Our experience suggests divestment comes with a price tag (i.e. capital grant /operating subsidy),” they say. The department has never released a figure for how much shrinking the park system–referred to in the documents as “weeding out the chaff ”–would save. Nor do the notes provide one. The documents also show that Nixon ignored advice to consult the public. H igh-level department off icials in December recommended that there be two sets of consultations–a “broad, high-level consultation / engagement ” followed by a second phase for specif ic sites. A later update advising cabinet says: “As recommended by (the minister’s office) a nd com mu n ications, recommended option is to not do consultation.” No explanation is given. The duty to consult with Indigenous people is referred to as “a very live question.” Nixon has previously told The Canadian Press that no consultation was necessary because the party’s intentions were in its 2019 election platform. In 114 pages, there is one vague sentence on parks policy. Should Albertans get a mulligan on the last election? Alberta Party leaders Jacquie Fenske, Kevin Smook plus Rachel Notley…it’s time to jump in on this, increase the public exposure and, hopefully, force the UCP to improve their transparency, accountability and listening capability. Oh…and don’t forget rescinding the investment in building the

pipeline to nowhere plus mining coking coal, which is no longer used in modern steel manufacturing blast furnaces. Lynn Clark, Camrose Kick it to the curb

I am so offended by the article you put on the front page in regards to Kick it to the Curb. Your nonsense biased opinion about who participates in the event left me aghast. My son and I have enjoyed getting out during the pandemic. Normally, we would be garage “saleing” but with people not selling their wares, we have been doing this instead. We are not needy. We are not poor or in need of assistance. We are a normal middle class family. But besides that, we believe in reducing, reusing, upcycling and plain old treasure hunting. I give away my used items all the time. We don’t have time to sell it, but we certainly love to give something we don’t use to anyone else who will use it whether they are below the poverty line or wealthy. Give your articles a second read before you publish them, especially on the front page. Do you think the poor or destitute want to be pointed out for participating in Kick It to the Curb? Just like children who take part in a breakfast club, it’s for everyone so no one is discriminated against. As for the opportunist, do you really think that is worth pointing out? You make everyone now feel like they should not take part. How dare you. People who put stuff out just want to be rid of it. Your piece could have addressed in a tactful way not to drop off broken or not resalable items to ReStore and the likes after the event, but you have truly made it that anyone who reads this article will probably not participate at all. You need to retract your ignorant front page article and issue an apology. Tina Sroka, Camrose

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25 Years Ago This Week – from August 15, 1995 edition • Duggan Mall hosted the Wildlife Museum’s North American Display featuring 65 species of beautifully mounted animals from all parts of the world: Russian Moose, Polar Bear, Giant Grizzly, Deer, Elk, etc. • Elwyn Grattidge announced his decision to seek re-election to the Board of Battle River Regional Division, the first to enter the race in the City of Camrose ward. • Big Valley Jamboree 1995 was a mudfest with soaking rains much of the weekend. • Willow Way Cassandra, a massive Clydesdale, owned by Allan Gordeyko of Ohaton, was named supreme champion of the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Heavy Horse Show. • A large assortment of mounted birds, from the estate of conservationists Bill and Emma Bowthorpe, of Round Hill, were donated to Camrose and District Museum.

50 Years Ago This Week – from August 11, 1970 edition • 15 year old Jim Ofrim of Camrose was the winner of a 1970 red Camaro, in the Camrose Rotary Club Car Draw, at the Camrose Fair. • Leave Nothing But Footprints was the campaign theme promoted by Alberta Fish and Game Association, aimed at campers and hikers in the province for summer and fall. • Sid’s Sport Shop relocated to 5033-50 Street, the site of the former Rose City Meat Market. • The Only Game in Town, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Warren Beatty, was playing nightly at KAM Theatre. • Imperial Lumber offered 1350 bushel round granaries for just $349, with no payments until March ‘71.

Celebrate good food all week long By Murray Green

Celebrate great food, good times and warm summer days during Local Foods Week Aug. 10 to 16. Get ready for the provinces third annual weeklong celebration of Alberta food and food producers. Local Food Week came into effect as part of the Supporting Alberta’s Local Food Sector Act (May 2018). You can celebrate by participating in several activities, such as visiting a local farmers’ market. Take time out of your day to talk to vendors, learn about their products and try something new. Participate in the Alberta Farmer’s Market Association competition by cooking a dish with ingredients purchased from a market

vendor, share your dish on social media for a chance to win cash prizes. You can jump in the car and get your family to a u-pick or participate in a farm tour organized through Open Farm Days (Aug. 15 and 16). Make a meal with ingredients grown in Alberta, ask your local grocery store what is sourced from local producers, or dine at an independent restaurant in your area that sources ingredients from local farmers and growers. Share how you eat and support local on social media, using the hashtag #ablocalfood. Information about Alberta grown food can be found at www.albertalocal food.com. Farmers’ markets,

u-picks and buying direct from a farmer or food producer is a great way to diversify our economy, make fresh local food more accessible and ensure families who make and grow our food prosper and thrive. Now more than ever we need to show our local restaurants, businesses, farmers, and producers all the support they need to get back into business. The Food Artisans have set aside one week to celebrate Alberta grown and made food, but believe people should be embracing, buying, and supporting Alberta food year-round. In conjunction with Local Food Week and Open Farm Days, Alberta On the Plate is also on Aug. 7 to 19. A province-wide dine

around festival celebrating local food and drink will also be held. Showcasing the incredible bounty grown and produced across the province. Participating restaurants will offer multi-course fixed price menus highlighting local producers, growers, distillers and brewers. “As a young family running a local market garden farm, we have greatly appreciated the Food Artisans initiative. They have been a fantastic resource to us for connecting and promoting the local producers in our county. The ‘Producer Nights’ they host have been valuable for our farm, providing us information and guidance from skilled and successful producers in the industry which has helped boost

our own business. These Producer Nights have also helped us connect and plug into the other local producers in our area inviting more collaboration, farmerto-farmer support, and fostering an overall positive community between all of us. The Food Artisans committee works hard, using volunteer hours to support, create awareness and promote local food producers, inviting the community of Camrose to buy and eat local. We are so thankful for this wonderful resource known as the Food Artisans of Camrose County and its team of passionate advocates for all things raised, baked and grown right here at home,” said Andrea Forstbauer, of Grey Arrow Farm in Camrose County.

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FACTS In Battle River School Division, the first day of school for students is Thursday, September 3.

Here are some things you will want to know about the 2020-2021 school year. Safety

Battle River School Division is following the direction of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Government of Alberta and our insurance providers in order to help ensure students and staff can feel safe at school. We’ve got masks, hand sanitizer, extra cleaning / disinfecting practices and many other important precautions in place at every school. Check our School Re-entry (Fall 2020) page on the BRSD website brsd.ab.ca for details.

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It’s been more than five months since students and staff were together at school. It’s been a very stressful time for everyone and some families also have a lot of anxiety about students going back to class. We’ve got a dedicated team in place whose focus is on providing programs, activities and services that will help students and staff to feel comfortable.

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Learning

Whether families choose to have children return to in-person classes or continue at home, BRSD is ready to support students’ learning. At-home learning opportunities can be accessed through any BRSD school. Just register at the school you would normally attend and then make arrangements for at-home programming. BRSD will have designated teachers available to support at-home learning – it won’t be the same teachers that are leading in-person classes. All students, regardless of grade, will have four opportunities to switch between in-person and at-home learning during the school year. A switch can be made at the end of each quarter (see dates below). In-person classes will be offered in a slightly different format than in previous years. Elementary and Junior High students will be working together in cohorts, which is a group of people who stay together. Each cohort will have classes and breaks together. There will be a strong focus on determining where students are currently at in their learning and moving forward. High Schools will be operating on a quarterly system. This will allow students to focus their efforts on a smaller number of classes at a time. Diploma exams will be available at the end of every quarter. The quarters will run: • Quarter 1: September 3 to November 10 • Quarter 3: February 1 to April 20 • Quarter 2: November 16 to January 29 • Quarter 4: April 21 to June 29 Want to know more? Check the School Re-entry (Fall 2020) page on our BRSD website brsd.ab.ca for updates and details as they are finalized.

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2020-21 Administration Team Principal: Richard Cowan Asst. Principal: Candace Hodder Bawlf Principal: Craig Dimond Asst. Principal: Mark Chanasyk C.W. Sears (Tofield) Principal: Emily Coykendall Asst. Principal: Corina Doyle Camrose Composite High Principal: Shane Gau Asst. Principal: Caroline Simonson Asst. Principal: Miles Walsh Asst. Principal (Gr. 9): Sandra Wills Camrose Outreach/BROL Laura Swanson Charlie Killam Principal: Jerrit Brandt (Camrose) Asst. Principal: Lloyd Mackenzie Asst. Principal: Chad Ramsay Chester Ronning Principal: Reid Lansing (Camrose) Asst. Principal: Candice McLeod Central High Principal: William Klassen Sedgewick Public Asst. Principal: Krysta Rathwell Colony Schools Principal: Patrick McFeely Daysland Principal: Brad Kyle Asst. Principal: Wes Wilson Forestburg Principal: Gordon Thompson Asst. Principal: Margaret Carlson Hay Lakes Principal: Don Hoffman Asst. Principal: Karla Koleba Jack Stuart (Camrose) Principal: Zenovia Lazaruik Asst. Principal: Todd Sikorski Killam Public Principal: Brock Bartlett Asst. Principal: Jocelyn Miller New Norway Principal: Richard Payne Asst. Principal: Steve Searle Round Hill Principal: Brian Horbay Asst. Principal: Keely Nelson Ryley Principal: Maria Schaade Asst. Principal: April L’Heureux Sifton (Camrose) Principal: Tracy Beattie Asst. Principal: Carroll Glidden Sparling (Camrose) Principal: Andrea Gutmann Asst. Principal: Nancy Hazelwood Tofield Principal: Janice Muench Asst. Principal: Chad Kendall Viking Principal: Adam Madsen Asst. Principal: Kelly Arial

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Large fight on Mount Pleasant Drive Aug. 1

A 911 call advised of a large fight occurring behind a residence on Mt. Pleasant Drive. Witnesses advised that a male was chasing another male with a sledgehammer and had earlier attempted to hit the male with a vehicle. The male had barricaded himself inside his residence so police obtained a Feeney warrant to enter the home. The male resisted arrest and had to be physically carried to the police vehicle. The 37-year-old was charged with two counts of Assault with a Weapon, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Weapon for a danger to the public, Resist Arrest, Mischief under $5,000, failing to comply with his conditions and driving while unauthorized. A hearing was conducted and the male was released on $1,000 no cash bail.

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Two arrested for possession for trafficking Aug. 7

On Aug. 5, Camrose Police Service major crimes unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle as it entered the city limits of Camrose. The male driver and female passenger were arrested for Possession for the purpose of Trafficking drugs. During a search of the vehicle police located quantities of heroin and

methamphetamine. Police also seized cash, weapons and a large collection of drug paraphernalia, including 75 heroin pipes, 59 methamphetamine pipes and a mass amount of drug packaging. The street value of the drugs seized is in excess of $10,000. A 44-year-old female from Camrose was charged with Possession of Heroin

for the Purpose of Trafficking, one count of Possession of Methamphetamine, Proceeds of Crime and Possession of a Weapon Dangerous to the Public. She was released on $500 cash bail and her first appearance in Camrose Provincial Court is on Sept. 2. The male driver was released without charges.

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Curb the Danger Aug. 7

Camrose Police Service conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and a mandatory alcohol screening test was conducted on the female driver which resulted in a “fail” reading. The woman, who was also a suspended driver due to a previous impaired driving conviction, was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where she provided two samples of her breath that were twice the legal limit. The 42-year-old was charged with impaired driving and driving while suspended. The female also had an outstanding form 21 warrant for operating a vehicle without insurance with an outstanding fine of nearly $3,000. The female was unable to pay her fine and was remanded into custody. Police received a Curb the Danger call of an impaired driver who had just backed into a building. The male driver failed a roadside screening test and was arrested and transported to Police headquarters where he provided samples of his breath that exceeded the legal limit. The 57-year-old was charged with Impaired Driving and his vehicle seized. Aug. 6

A license plate was stolen from a vehicle while parked overnight in a public parking lot. Police received a 911 call of a male possibly being assaulted. Police attended the Mt. Pleasant Drive residence to find the male home alone yelling inside his apartment.

another adult requesting to be picked up indicating that his mother had too much to drink and he was afraid. The adult attended the home and when the mother became confrontational police were contacted. The woman was irrational and aggressive and was arrested to prevent further issues inside the home. The woman was released in the morning without charges. Aug. 2

Camrose Police Service received a 911 call from a west end business advising of a theft in progress. A male was approached by police and detained while a search located store merchandise in his bag. The property was returned and the male was issued a two year trespass notice. A female called requesting the removal of an unwanted guest from her residence. Police attended and the intoxicated male agreed to leave, but due to his extreme level of intoxication and no sober adult to care for him, the male was arrested for public intoxication and released from custody when sober.

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Forestburg hosts annual drag races By Murray Green

The Camrose Cruisers car club will be hosting its annual one-eighth mile Drag Race, Aug. 22 and 23 at the Forestburg Area 53 Raceway. Camrose Cruisers cancelled its Show ’n’ Shine event due to COVID-19 concerns.

However, organizer Ken Mah has given the green light to holding the drag races in Forestburg. You can bring your classic, custom, driver or race car to the track to see how it measures up to similar vehicles. The 100-footer event was replaced with the eighth-

mile race a few years ago. This year will mark the fifth year of the eighth-mile drag racing event at Forestburg. Qualifying runs will determine vehicle classes. All cars will participate in at least two qualifying runs to determine their respective class. The qualifying runs are not based on reaction

time. It will involve two cars racing side by side. There will be two or three classes based on participation and categorized by speed. Elimination and final runs will be based with reaction time. The winners cannot have a faster time than their qualifying times. Doing so would be a disqualification.

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Explore Alberta at Open Farm Days By Murray Green

Albertans have more opportunities to support local farmers and explore their own backyard this summer with Open Farm Days events taking place across the province. Open Farm Days will take place on Aug. 15 and 16, with about 80 host farms across the province opening their doors to offer open houses, great local food experiences, tours and an opportunity to buy locally Alberta-grown and produced products. Open Farm Days will also feature a sparkling sour cherry black current juice this year. The Open Farm Days craft juice was made in collaboration with local partners using Alberta-grown ingredients and can be purchased at DNA Gardens and during Open Farm Days at Annex Ale Project in Calgary and select host farms. “Alberta’s agriculture and rural tourism sectors have a valuable role to play in driving our economy forward. As Albertans get out to explore everything Alberta has to offer, they should make Open Farm Days a part of their staycation plans,” said Tanya Fir, Alberta Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism. “Albertans want to buy and eat local and Open Farm Days connects them with local farmers. Albertans can now buy direct everything from beer and whiskey, steak and potatoes, fruits and vegetables and everything in between. I encourage everyone to go for a drive and meet local producers to discover the great-tasting food Alberta has to offer. Happy Open Farm Days,” said Devin Dreeshen, Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Open Farm Days invites guests to visit participating farms and agriculture producers to discover the origin of their food and get a feel for the amazing work done by farmers and producers.

“Alberta’s Open Farm Days is truly a celebration of Alberta’s bounty and those who create it. It is an opportunity for people to experience first-hand the innovations in agriculture and the care and stewardship these amazing farmers have to feed the world. Open Farm Days is also the perfect excuse to travel throughout Alberta’s rural communities and experience the beautiful landscape and unique local culture that is Alberta. Although 2020 is a very unique time, the Open Farm Days hosts

are ready to greet you and your family into a friendly and safe environment full of wonder and excitement you won’t soon forget,” said Tim Carson, CEO, Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies. Participating organizers and host farms are working together to ensure Open Farm Days follow all current public health orders and guidance. This year, new measures are being introduced to provide an even safer environment for visitors, with enhanced cleaning protocols, including access to hand sani-

tizer and handwashing stations. An online booking system is available to help host farms schedule and manage the number of visitors at their venue. Virtual tours and instructional videos are available, allowing Albertans to experience Open Farm Days from the comfort of their home. Due to event gathering restrictions and space limitations, Albertans who plan to visit a host farm are required to book their spot online ahead of time. Farmzy, an online platform

created by past Open Farm Days participants and fifth generation Alberta farming brothers Matt and Graham Graff, aims to make real farm adventures easy, and is this year’s official online booking partner for Open Farm Days. Visitors can visit albertafarmdays.ca to browse this year’s offerings and book the experiences best-suited to them. Check out the sites in Camrose County. Located in Bawlf, you can see at 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. The Round Hill Renaissance Community Garden has a community garden to discover how to grow vegetables, herbs and fruit. Experience weeding and harvesting vegetables. Take home a veggie bag if you help in the garden. Recipe cards are available and you can play Chicken Poop Bingo to win prizes. Host Nicola Irving begins at 11 a.m. and goes until 4 p.m. on Aug. 15. Directions: Round Hill is located 30 kms NE of Camrose on Highway 834. The Community Garden is located behind the Elks Hall, which is in the Community Hall parking lot, beside the campground and ball diamonds.

Proposed legislation could safeguard businesses By Murray Green

Bill 23, the Commercial Tenancies Protection Act, would protect eligible commercial tenants from having their leases terminated due to nonpayment of rent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. If passed, the act would also prevent landlords from raising rent and charging late fees and penalties on missed rent. The new measures will help address shortfalls in the current Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program, and will give eligible business owners peace of mind as they reopen and help with the provincial economic recovery. “Alberta has the most generous support models

for small businesses in Canada, but we know that more supports are needed. We’re listening to Alberta’s business community, and we’re responding to their needs. If passed, these protections will provide businesses with more protection as they reopen and rehire staff as we move through the phases of relaunch and recovery,” said Tanya Fir, minister of economic development, trade and tourism. The legislation and upcoming regulation covers until Aug. 31 and would apply to commercial tenants with tenancy agreements that would be eligible for the CECRA program, but whose landlords have chosen not to participate and commercial lease agreements where

tenants have had to close their business due to public health orders or have had their business revenue decline by 25 per cent or more as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. If passed, any late fees, penalties or rent increases imposed on a commercial tenant by their landlord between March 17 and Aug. 31 would need to be reimbursed. However, the legislation would not undo any evictions or lease terminations that happened before the legislation was tabled. “As small businesses move into reopening, many are facing lower revenues and fear not being able to make rent payments. Today’s announcement of commercial eviction legis-

lation will provide a safety net for those small businesses unable to access the CECRA and will help them reopen and continue their operations,” said Annie Dormuth, Alberta provincial affairs director, Canadian Federation of Independent Business. “This moratorium legislation will reduce the anxiety and fear small businesses had of being evicted from their premises during the pandemic. Businesses who faced a potential eviction for nonpayment of rent due to substantial revenue decreases can feel a bit more reassured of their chances of reopening,” added Ken Kobly, president and CEO, Alberta Chamber of Commerce.

“Restaurants Canada appreciates the government coming to the table with this much-needed commercial rent protection legislation. The inability to pay rent with little or no revenue for the past few months, combined with the inability to convince landlords to participate in the CECRA program or other rent relief arrangements, is the number one concern for the majority of Alberta’s restaurants. The legislation introduced today will provide the time needed for restaurant tenants and their landlords to agree to long-term rent solutions without worrying about evictions,” Mark von Schellwitz, vice-president, Western Canada, Restaurants Canada.

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Caroline Gibson, Esthetician, 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.

Ashley Radchenko Accountant

Ashley Radchenko knew she wanted to be an accountant since she was 13 years old. Isn’t that the kind of person you want helping you plan your future? Currently, she does a lot of work with wills and estates. But she admits that she loves how the accounting world is so versatile. “Every day is different,” she laughs. “It keeps you on your toes. I love helping clients navigate the tax system!” Ashley graduated from Mount Royal University in 2011, and set straight to work moving to Camrose to work with Harberg Garnett & Wood. She became partner in 2018. When not working, she likes to spend time with her two boys – Paxton, 4, and Gabriel, 2, and her husband Rob. One weekend, Ashley came home from university and met Rob and their lives have been intertwined ever since. Ashley currently lives on an acreage outside of Armena. She puts a lot of time into yard work and upkeep HARBERG WOOD on their home. The family likes to head GARNETT RADCHENKO out camping to relax, kick back and enjoy life! 4602 49 Ave, Camrose, AB Stop by Harberg Wood Garnett Radchenko and say hello to Ashley! Phone: (780) 672-2600

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Nicole Tellier, Accounting, Windsor Plywood

When Nicole Tellier was growing up, her Dad was a “jack of all trades”. He taught his young daughter to swing a hammer and run a nail gun. Power tools became her friend, and she began building small projects. Nicole has worked in the accounting and payroll departments most of her adult life, but found her home at Windsor Plywood Camrose in 2006. Formerly, Nicole gained great experience by working for Hertz Equipment Canada. She was involved in the accounting department there, as well. She has one child, Vanessa, and one step son Marko. Her four grandchildren live in Camrose, and although they are mostly grown – still keep her busy! In her spare time, Nicole raises and breeds Savannah cats – a breed that originated in Africa. “They are spotted kitties with long legs and big ears!” says Nicole. Nicole likes to help people on the floor at Windsor Plywood too. “I like tools and building things,” she says, adding “I like to have ideas for customers.” When shoppers step in the door of Windsor Plywood they can guarantee friendly customer service from Nicole, Marius, Alain, and their team of professional problem solvers. 4705 41 St, Camrose, AB | (780) 608-9663

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CITY PAGE 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE Development Permits 4675, 4676, 4677 The City of Camrose Development Authority has received three (3) Development Permit applications of Single Detached Dwellings that require a variance for Reduction of Side Yard Setbacks, located within the R2-Mixed Use Residential Districts at: Lot 10, Block 9, Plan 0818011; 4419-75 Street Lot 11, Block 9, Plan 0828011: 4421-75 Street Lot 16, Block 9, Plan 0828011; 4431-75 Street For further information, contact Planning & Development Services, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8, Tel. 780672-4428 or Email planning@camrose.ca. Any person(s) having comments may submit written correspondence, including name, address and reason of support or objection by August 17, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Are you passionate about your community? Consider volunteering for a Council appointed Board or Committee! The City of Camrose is seeking adult residents to serve as Members at Large on the following Committees and Boards. Camrose Arts Council (2 Members) The Camrose Arts Council Board advises City Council on matters pertaining to arts and culture activities in the City of Camrose and act as a governing body to disseminate grants as delegated under the current “Arts Council Grant Funding Bylaw” for arts and culture initiatives while championing a cohesive and collaborative arts and culture community. The Camrose Arts Council meets on a monthly basis unless otherwise determined. Camrose Green Action Committee (3 Members) The Camrose Green Action Committee is a committee to serve as a “think tank” to generate proposals aimed at improving Camrose as a “green community”, to research “environmental best practices”, to act as an educational function by informing citizens of Camrose of prudent environmental practices and to provide Council with recommendations for green action. Camrose Youth are eligible to apply. The Camrose Green Action Committee meets the third Tuesday of every month at 12:00 noon. Community Transit Advisory Committee (2 Members) The Community Transit Advisory Committee is an advisory body to Council that acts as a Steering Committee for transit assessments and needs. The Community Transit Advisory Committee continues to be involved with the City’s Taxi Subsidy Program, and other related transit activities. The Committee will assist in monitoring the performance of the City’s community bus. The Community Transit Advisory Committee meets on a bi-monthly basis unless otherwise determined. Heritage Advisory Committee (2 Members) The Heritage Advisory Committee provides input and guidance to the City of Camrose Administration and Council on matters relating to historic resources, and municipal heritage policies and programs. The Committee encourages and advocates for the preservation and safeguarding of historical structures and sites. It also educates and engages community stakeholders regarding the value of remembering and celebrating history, historic structures, places and events, and heritage in general. The Heritage Advisory Committee meets as required. Social Development Committee (1 Member) The Social Development Committee is responsible to act as a Steering Committee for future Social Needs Assessment. The Committee is to identify current social development issues, needs and trends in the community, and provide recommendations for action to Council. The Committee is to liaise with other groups or individuals charged with social development. The Social Development Committee meets the first Monday in January, March, May, September, and November at 9:30 a.m. Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (1 Member) The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board hears and makes decisions on subdivision and development appeals in accordance with the Municipal Government Act and other applicable legislation including the City’s Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw. All Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Members are required to complete a one-day training session provided by Alberta Municipal Affairs. The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board meets as required. Make a Difference! For more information on the appointment process and to obtain an application form, visit “Volunteer Opportunities” at www.camrose.ca or contact City Hall at 780-672-4426. Please submit applications via fax to 780-672-2469 OR email legservices@camrose.ca OR in person at City Hall, 5204-50 Avenue. Any inquiries may also be directed to legservices@camrose.ca.

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CITY PAGE LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COORDINATOR Due to the retirement of the current incumbent, the City of Camrose has an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Legislative Services Coordinator to join our dynamic and committed team. The Legislative Services Coordinator will play a key role in facilitating the business of City Council ensuring that a consistent approach is taken to corporate procedures, bylaws, policies and agreements. In addition this position will monitor administrative and Council adherence to municipal legislation, and in particular the Municipal Government Act (MGA) of Alberta. FUNCTIONS: • Maintain knowledge of all relevant Acts, Regulations, and other related Legislation, and update Management Team as required. • Preparation of Council, Committee of the Whole, and Special Meeting Agendas and Minutes. • Research, review, and interpret policies, contracts, agreements, bylaws, provincial legislation and other legal documents. • Assist with the development of policies, contracts, agreements, bylaws and other legal documents. • Ensures that official notices and/or Council decisions are posted in accordance with statutory requirements. • Acts as the Clerk to the Assessment Review Boards and the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. • Acts as the Presiding Deputy Returning Officer for all Municipal Elections. • Acts as the Deputy Census Coordinator for Municipal Census. • Assists the FOIP Coordinator with processing requests and providing advice to staff for FOIP and privacy inquiries as required. QUALIFICATIONS: • A post-secondary degree or diploma in public administration, business administration, law or related field. • National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration. • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a similar position. • Certified Clerk for Assessment Review Boards and Subdivision and Development Appeal Boards. • Extensive knowledge of all relevant Acts, Regulations, and other related legislation. • Experience in Municipal Elections, Public Vote Bylaws and Petitions. • Experience in parliamentary procedures. • Experience in Municipal Census coordination. • Experience in application of FOIP Legislation and training. • Experience in the development of bylaws, policies and agreements. • Commissioner of Oaths (or ability to apply). • Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills along with demonstrated effective interpersonal skills. • Excellent planning, organizational, project management, problem solving and decision making skills. • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ANNUAL SALARY: The City of Camrose has a progressive salary and benefit package. The starting salary for this position will be established based on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resumé to the address below by August 31, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. 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

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.

Employment Opportunities 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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to ensure they are equipped for a successful start to the school year,” explained Adriana LaGrange, Alberta Minister of Education. “After reviewing the emerging evidence, it is clear that masks can play an important role in limiting the spread of COVID-19. I am not making this updated recommendation lightly, but acting on the best current evidence available. While masks are important, I want to stress that they are only one of the many public health measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of students, staff and families,” added Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health for Alberta. Alberta’s government remains committed to adjusting the school reentry guidelines based on current medical advice. The chief medical officer of health has been studying the evidence around masking in schools, and this deci-

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A new vision to guide education will transform student learning, update curriculum and strengthen the K-12 system. Alberta’s government is honouring its commitment to end the focus on so-called “discovery” or “inquiry” learning by repealing the 2013 ministerial order on student learning and replacing it with one that will give students a foundation of literacy and numeracy and a knowledge of the rich and diverse history of Alberta and Canada. The new ministerial order emphasizes civic virtues, core knowledge, and outcomes students need to succeed in school and throughout life. “This new ministerial order on student learning is a return to proven teaching methods that will set Alberta’s students up for rich personal and work lives. Moving forward, education will promote skills development and knowledge pursuit, equipping students to explore opportunities that

will help them develop their talents and unleash their potential,” said Adriana LaGrange, Alberta Minister of Education. The new ministerial order was developed after the government broadened consultations to hear a wider range of perspectives from parents, teachers, and subject matter experts. It places an emphasis on essential core knowledge, evidence and fact-based materials, and focuses on literacy and numeracy as foundational elements woven throughout the entire curriculum. “As a lifelong teacher, I fundamentally believe that students should gain the knowledge and skills they need to form foundations for successful and fulfilling lives. Literacy and numeracy are the bedrock for successful learning, and I am pleased that the final ministerial order recognizes that importance,” said Angus McBeath, chair, curriculum advisory panel. Now that the new ministerial order is in place,

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Landals takes charge in his ’69 Dodge By Murray Green

Bill Landals of Camrose owns a bright, beautiful orange 1969 Dodge Charger RT. “This car is the love of my life,” said Bill, hoping his wife didn’t hear him. “A friend of mine had it in Camrose and I ended up doing a trade with him. I had a 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge that he liked. After a couple of years of bickering back and forth over finer details, we ended up doing a trade,” explained Bill, a MOPAR man through and through. The Dodge Charger (B-body) is a mid-size automobile that was produced by Dodge from 1966 to 1978, and was based on the Chrysler B platform. “I’m very happy with the Charger. I really love the body style. My dad restored a 1968 Charger one time and I helped him a little bit with it. I came to really love that body style, so when this one came along, it basically fell into my lap,” added Bill. “The Charger has a 440 magnum engine with 375 horses. The numbers are matching and it has the original block. The transmission is the 727 automatic on the console with numbers matching to the car as well,” said Bill proudly. “The car was purchased new in Two Hills in

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Bill Landals has kept his 1969 Dodge Charger original, right down to the first paint colour. He enjoys looking after his pride and joy at home or at car shows. Hopefully, car shows will return next summer.

1969, and I have all of the paperwork on it. The car is restored back to original, right down to the points and ignition, distributor. The only upgrade it has is radial tires instead of the original plies tires. I put the 500 magnum wheels

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A new high-performance package was added in 1968 and carried into 1969, the R/T Road/Track. The R/T became standard with the previous year’s 440 Magnum, with the 426 Hemi optional. The 1969 model year brought few modifications. Exterior changes included a new grille with a centre divider and new longitudinal taillights. A new trim line called the Special Edition (SE) was added. This could be available by itself or together with the R/T, thus making an R/T-SE. The SE added leather inserts to the front seats only, chrome rocker moldings, a wood-grain steering wheel, and wood-grain inserts on the instrument panel. In 1969, the B-series engines were all painted Chrysler Engine Turquoise with the exception of the four-barrel 383 four speed and 440 Magnum engines, which were painted Chrysler High-Performance Orange. The television series The Dukes of Hazzard (197985) featured an orange 1969 Dodge Charger that was named The General Lee. The car performed spectacular jumps in almost every episode, and the show’s popularity produced consumer interest in the car that still exists today.

on because this car actually left the factory with a set of those on it and they were not on when I got it,” shared Bill. “The previous owner had not blacked out the tail panel on it like it was supposed to be. The tail panels were painted the semi-gloss black and this one wasn’t. A friend of mine painted it for me and I changed the wheels and tires on it and that is all that I did to this car,” he continued. “The car drives beautifully too. This is the only Dodge we own that has power steering and power disc brakes. It is a Cadillac compared to our other two MOPAR vehicles, which are (feel) like lumber wagons.” Keeping the car as original as possible is the key for Bill. “I’m only going to keep washing and waxing it, and keeping fuel in the car. It is staying original. I wouldn’t deviate from what was on it when the original owner had it.” Even the paint is back to the right shade. “It is called T5 Copper Metal-

lic and it is the factory colour. It has been painted a few times over the years, but now it is back to the original.” You can find Bill at a lot of car shows when time allows for it. “We love going to car shows, but it has been tough last year with

the crappy weather (and this year because of cancelled shows). Nadine and I hop into the MOPARs and go when we can. I don’t like to go too far because I don’t want to put too many miles on the Charger. I have a Roadrunner that I also play with.”

Car or Truck Memorabilia? Perhaps you own vintage automotive repair or diagnostic tools. Tell us what you have. Or perhaps you have terrific memories or tales from being in the trade. Allow us to share your stories. Contact Murray Green, News Reporter Phone 780.672.3142 Email murrayg@camrosebooster.com

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The Food Artisans of Camrose County are a collective of local growers, producers and processors. Your neighbours in Camrose County and area produce and process a bounty of food. Residents are fortunate with the wide variety of foods they can buy locally from fresh fruits and vegetables to a wide range of meats including beef, pork, poultry, bison and lamb; to honey, cheese, flour and processed cereals, teas, baked goods and decorated cakes. Follow Food Artisans of Camrose County on Facebook and Instagram. Visit the Camrose County website for a comprehensive list of local food producers www.county.camrose.ab.ca. There are many reasons to shop local but here are the main reasons why to buy local foods. Supports local farmers and processors–farmers receive fair incomes for their work in providing food for us to eat and enjoy. Local food tastes better. Fresh, top quality, safe food that has not travelled far, and is in season, tastes so good. Local food offers greater variety of food. You can buy honeyberries, heirloom tomatoes or free range poultry in the grocery store. Local food is sustainable. Less transportation in shipping food to market; often less use of pesticides. Not all local food is sustainable so talk to the farmer about their management practices. Local food builds community and being able to chat with the producers at the farmers’ market or visit their farms. That helps build a relationship with the grower or farmer so you can ask how the food was grown or raised, what ingredients are in the food and learn more about where the food comes from. It is fun to visit the farm! Market gardens offer opportunities to u-pick or we-pick their crop. For a great list of market gardens check out www.alberta farmfresh.com. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) links the consumer with a local farmer. Before the growing season you buy a membership in the farmers’ crop of vegetables, meats, eggs… Once the crop is harvested you receive a regular bas-

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ket of their food. Check the local food listing at www. county.camrose.ab.ca for CSAs in the area. Alberta Approved Farmers’ Markets in Camrose County include the Bashaw Farmers’ Market on Friday, Rose City Farmers’ Market in Camrose on Thursday, the Camrose Downtown Farmers’ Market on Thursday, the Miquelon Lake Farmers’ Market on Friday and the Camrose and District Farmers’ Market on Saturday. Some of these markets run year round and others are seasonal. For a list of other farmers’ mar-

kets check out www.alberta farmersmarket.com. Win a Food Artisans of Camrose County local foods basket. This summer the agricultural communications committee of Camrose County is hosting a contest to encourage you to shop direct from local producers and processors at farm stores, market gardens and farmers’ markets. Enter to win a basket of local foods throughout the summer by completing the contest brochure. You can pick up a copy of the brochure at the county office, local farm-

ers’ markets in Camrose and Bashaw, the Alberta Agriculture office in Camrose, the Camrose Public Library, the Chamber of Commerce office as well as many other businesses around town and county. Charley Boyd was the winner of the grand prize basket last October. “As newcomers to Camrose last summer, my husband and I were the lucky recipients of the year end basket of local foods from Camrose County. I love choosing local food and it was full of our favourites: frozen cherries, saskatoons, chicken,

pork and beef. There were fall vegetables, preserves, honey and flour. This area has so much good food to offer from generous, hardworking producers. Filling in our contest card was a great way to get to know the area (checking out u-picks) and to experience how friendly the community is such as at the farmers’ markets,” she said. When you are shopping the farmers’ market this summer watch for the Food Artisans of Camrose County logo.

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Student learning, new curriculum

By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency

If by “crunches” you mean the sound bacon makes when you eat it, then yes, I do crunches. 2019: Avoid negative people. 2020: Avoid positive people. I don’t always go the extra mile. But when I do, it’s because I missed my turn. It’s called menopause for a reason. Men should pause before they speak. I wish we could crossbreed mosquitoes with lightning bugs. At least then we could see them coming. When a kid says, “Daddy, I want Mommy!”, that’s the kid version of “I’d like to speak to your supervisor.” Singing in the shower is all fun and games until you get shampoo in your mouth. Then it just becomes a soap opera. Getting older is just one body part after another saying, “Ha ha, you think that’s bad? Watch this!” A truck carrying Worcestershire sauce crashes. News Reporter: “What’s the situation?” Policeman on scene: “It’s hard to say.” My kids used to have a bedtime … now they just tuck me in and continue to do whatever they want. My teenage daughter just yelled, “We’re going to be late!” while I was trying to find my other shoe. I think this means the circle of life is complete. My Doctor: “No, it’s not water. You seem to be retaining food.” I missed going to Big Valley Jamboree so much that on the August long weekend, I stood outside my bathroom for an hour and a half before going through the door. This weekend, I’m going to park 5 kilometres from my house and pay my wife $10 for a bottle of water. Suggested answering machine or cell phone message: “We’re sorry, Canada is watching hockey this month. We’ll get back to you sometime next month.” Want a privacy fence? Want others to pick up the cost? Having Grandpa do naked yoga in the backyard ought to get the neighbours to start building a fence in no time! If your vacuum doesn’t suck as much as the year 2020, you may need a new one. Check The Booster’s classified ads. Thoughts and prayers to all parents of teenagers going back to school. Those kids are going to have to wake up about six hours earlier than they have been for the last six months. It’s gonna be awesome. Panic! I couldn’t breathe and I knew instantly that I had Covid-19. Then I unbuttoned my pants and all was okay. The devil whispered to me, “I’m coming for you.” I whispered back, “Bring pizza and beer.” Just so you know: Tomorrow is National Stay at Home With Your Pet and Drink Wine Day. The mayor isn’t making this official. We just thought it was a decent idea. Tell your friends.

I was very happy to see the Alberta government announce the new Ministerial Order on Student Learning recently. My colleague Minister LaGrange, Education Minister, also provided an update on timelines for the development of a new curriculum. During the election, we committed to end the focus on “discovery” or “inquiry” learning and focus on teaching essential knowledge to help develop foundational competencies. Alberta’s government also committed to pausing the NDP’s closed-doors curriculum review and complete more broad, open and transparent consultations. Promises made, promises kept. I remember back in February, when NDP MLA Janis Irwin, who previously headed up the Alberta high school curriculum review, stated on Twitter, “There is absolutely room for the perspectives of groups like Extinction Rebellion in our classrooms, just as there’s room for the perspectives of industry.” I was deeply offended by these comments as many families in the Camrose constituency work in oil and gas to put food on their tables. The fact that these beliefs could be taught in Alberta’s classrooms is troubling when these kids are clothed and fed by the same industry educators would be teaching them to protest. Alberta’s future curriculum will focus on developing foundational competencies, including a social studies curriculum that is taught without political bias and teaching consent as an essential part of the health and wellness curriculum. Financial literacy will be a mandatory element woven throughout, teaching our kids the skills they need to succeed. The new ministerial order is the cornerstone for future curriculum development, and it has set us on a path to update and strengthen our K to 12 curriculum. Alberta’s government will immediately get to work on reforming and creating a new curriculum that fulfills the expectations Albertans placed in us during the election. The new ministerial order was developed after the government broadened consultations to hear a wider range of perspectives from parents, teachers, and subject matter experts. In August 2019, the independent 12-member Curriculum Advisory Panel was established. This panel submitted a draft ministerial order on student learning to government in December 2019. In February, more than 8,000 Albertans and 300 education partners gave feedback on the draft ministerial order during a public engagement. Due to delays resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, timelines for piloting the new draft curriculum are being adjusted. Validation will be expanded from K to 4 to include Grades 5 and 6. Participating schools will start piloting this curriculum in classrooms in September 2021. At a minimum, a draft curriculum for Grades 7 to 10 will be ready for classroom validation in September 2022. It is anticipated that all students attending school in Alberta will be learning from the new K to 6 curriculum by the 2022-23 school year. Albertans have waited a long time for a new, modern curriculum that will give our students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. With this announcement, Alberta’s government is delivering on that promise. Shifting gears, I want to tell you about the major success the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant has had since it was launched one month ago. Alberta’s government has provided businesses with more than $25.7 million to help job creators safely open and hire and rehire staff. Applications opened on June 29 and in the first month, almost 7,700 applications were processed with more than 6,700 grants issued. Businesses, cooperatives and non-profits across sectors have received funding, with the majority of applications so far coming from job creators in the retail, personal services, accommodation and food services, and healthcare and social assistance sectors. Small- and medium-sized businesses are the life blood of our economy, employing many members of our community, and I’m glad to see they’re getting the support they need to survive. 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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By Lori Larsen

Coffee and conversation with a cop

After a short hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, Camrose Police Service (CPS) members and/ or (Chief Dean LaGrange) have once again joined in on the discussions that take place during a “Coffee with a Cop” initiative. “Coffee with a Cop” originated in 2011 in Hawthorne, California and is now taking place in cities across the world including Camrose, where it began in early 2020. The goal behind the initiative is to boost visibility of police members, create even more connectivity with the community and the police service and build stronger relationships between the service and the community. A member of CPS gets out into the public in a neutral setting the first Wednesday of every month (unless otherwise indicated), where residents are invited to come out, sit and join them in conversation. The initiative plays important dual roles in that it offers Camrose Police an opportunity to hear and understand issues that may be concerning residents on a face to face basis and also affords CPS an opportunity to share information and answer questions. “The objective is to enhance the relationship between the community and their police service, providing effective two-way communication,” said Chief LaGrange. “It’s

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Members of Camrose Police Service sit down for a coffee and chat with citizens at the local McDonald’s as part of the Coffee With A Cop initiative. Pictured left to right are CPS Sergeant Scott Sveinbjornson, Camrose resident Steve Benusic, CPS Chief Dean LaGrange and McDonald’s market people lead Darrelynn Fair. Conversation got underway on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at approximately 8:30 a.m. with several patrons at the restaurant as Chief LaGrange and Sergeant Sveinbjornson moved around from table to table striking up conversations, encouraging questions and listening to concerns.

important the community be able to interact with their police officers, without it being in an official capacity. This is truly the foundation of community policing–officers learning about concerns in the community, the community learning about the challenges facing police, or just simply chatting about last night’s hockey game.” Since the beginning of the initia-

tive CPS has had numerous “Coffee with a Cop” at the local McDonald’s, and been able to learn more about the community they police. The community is curious as well, and “Coffee with a Cop” sessions is a way to have some of those burning questions answered in a more relaxed atmosphere, conducive to shared thoughts and opinions. For more information on the

location of the next “Coffee with a Cop” visit the CPS facebook page. If you are unable to attend in person, but still have a question for a police officer send it to The Camrose Booster for the “Ask the Chief” column at news@camrosebooster.com. Any questions sent to The Camrose Booster for the Ask The Chief may be printed in the paper.

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CHIEF Dean LaGrange Chief of Police Camrose Police Service Question: Is there a set ratio of men to women in the Police Service? Answer: There is no “threshold” we are required to meet, however we do strive to represent the community we serve. Typically, most police agencies struggle to achieve a 25 per cent to 30 per cent ratio of female officers. Historically, policing has been viewed as a male dominated occupation, but that is evolving and policing is more diverse than ever before. Currently, the Camrose Police Service has 30 sworn members, four of which are female, which is roughly 13 per cent. There is always room for improvement, so we strongly encourage females to submit applications whenever we are in a hiring phase. Have a question for the Chief? Email them to The Camrose Booster at news@camrosebooster.com

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A female called 911 stating that she was going to harm herself. Police attended the residence and the intoxicated female became difficult with members and was arrested to prevent further breach of the peace. The woman was released when sober without charges. A female called police indicating that there was a fight inside her home. It was determined that an argument started between her and a male inside the home when another male arrived and that’s when the physical altercation occurred. The male left prior to police arrival but charges are not being pursued at this time. A male reported that his licence plate had been stolen while parked at an east end business. July 30

Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being operated by a 55-year-old male. The

male was a suspended driver and provided a false name to avoid charges. Police were able to confirm his identify and the male was charged with Driving While Unauthorized, Obstruction, Misuse of a Licence Plate and his vehicle was towed. A male contacted EMS advising that he was being chased by people. The call was transferred to police who located the male, who was not being chased, but was high on illicit drugs and alcohol. The male’s mother was contacted and arrangements made for them to connect. Police were dispatched to the area of 47 Street in the 4700 block in relation to a disturbance where a male and two females were outside yelling at each other. The situation was mediated. Police attended and located two youth who were in possession of stolen property. One of the youth was charged accordingly and released

on an Appearance Notice to parents. A taxi driver contacted police after an intoxicated female refused to exit the vehicle or pay her fare. Police attended and the female became aggressive and was arrested to prevent further Breach of the Peace. The female was later released when sober. A Ford F350 stolen from the casino parking lot on July 26 was recovered in Red Deer. Police are continuing to work on some leads in the investigation. Police received information that a recently stolen bike was now in front of Boston Pizza. Police attended and located two youth who were in possession of the stolen property. One of the youth was charged accordingly and released on an Appearance Notice to parents.

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Serving your community for over 110 years Roger Joseph Badry January 31, 1942 ~ July 30, 2020 Roger entered into eternal peace on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital at 78 years of age. Roger was born on January 31, 1942, the son of the late Frank and Mary Badry, one of five brothers and six sisters. Roger met Betty Badry at the tender age of 14 years. They married on April 30, 1960, sharing 54 years together, and were blessed with two children, Darren and Rhonda. Roger was raised on a farm in the Heisler area and harvested his first crop at the age of 14. He later left farming to pursue a career in electrical work. Eventually, Roger decided to open his own electrical service company called R. B. Electric. Many contractors and customers knew and loved Roger for the great quality of his work and his good sense of humour. Roger enjoyed his work training and apprenticing many excellent electricians even to this day. Later in his career, he decided to go back to a much more relaxed working environment at the Evraz steel company where he enjoyed working with the electrical maintenance crew there. Roger enjoyed a good joke with a cold brew. He also liked fishing, hunting and golfing. Roger had four grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and is survived by his son Darren; daughter Rhonda; brothers Lloyd and Lester; and sisters Doris, Connie and Joan. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary; three brothers Victor, Allen and Marvin; and three sisters Audrey, Phyllis and Hildred. A private family service was held. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Roger’s memory may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com.

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HELP WANTED REVIVE SALON & SPA – Looking for a strong stylist with good clientele and availability to take walk ins. Pay hourly / commission, whichever is more. Bonus for the right candidate. Please drop off resumé in person at 4980-50 Street, or email leah101574@icloud.com. FRONT DESK NIGHT AUDIT POSITION – full-time, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Flexibility in days off. Applications available at our front desk. Killam Krossing Hotel, 780-385-2290.

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

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

SERVICES SELF-INKING STAMPS – Every shape, size, and colour. We deliver, right to your office. Camrose Booster Ltd., 4925-48 St., Camrose. Call us at 780-672-3142. J.D.’s SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, SALES & SERVICE – Ph. 780-672-7649. DSS CONSTRUCTION Don’t put off those projects any longer! Give me a call and we can plan together. Devin Meakins, Ph. 780-853-1080 McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD. Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded Where your business is appreciated 780-672-5242, Camrose THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK TAILORING in Camrose Tues. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs. Evening and Sat.: By Appointment Closed: Sun., Mon. and Holidays Please call 780-672-4793 JUNK TO THE DUMP – Free estimates. Garages, Basements, Yards, Light hauling. Tom – 780-678-1847.

MAIN STREET RETAIL SPACE – Ground floor retail space located in high traffic, southerly area of Main Street, Camrose. Generous 1,664 sq. ft. of prime space at 486850 Street. Nicely decorated, air conditioned. $13.81/sq. ft./year, plus share of property taxes, utilities and insurance, boils out to $2,697.07 all-in monthly. Available immediately. Call Blain or Don at 780-672-3142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business. ROOMS FOR RENT in the Scotney and Jacqueline character homes. Both are 2.5 blocks from university in Camrose. Clean, quiet and bright. Rent is $495 - $600 monthly plus DD and includes WiFi, utilities, recycle pick-up, yard care and snow removal. Partially furnished w/ shared laundry. (Some rooms are fully furnished for international students.) This is an affordable, quality accommodation that fills quickly. (Some rooms still available.) No partiers, smokers or pets allowed. Reduced rate over the summer for students. Please call Dave P., 780678-6163. Aspen Terrace 4920-66 Street MOVE-IN SPECIAL! Reduced rate plus save $250 on your first month rent Our suites include fridge, stove and full size washer & dryer IN-SUITE. We pay heat, water, and parking. Small dogs and cats welcome. Close to SAVE ON FOODS. Call today for availability 780-672-8681 EXECUTIVE SUITE – In quiet, well-maintained building, private area of town. 5 appliances. No students, no pets, no children, no smoking/partiers. 780-608-3131. FOR RENT – 2 downtown office spaces. 150 sq. ft., $200 includes utilities. Call Corey at 780-679-3555. VALLEYVIEW TOWNHOUSE – 2 bedrooms. Newer construction. Miles of paved walking trails just footsteps away! 5 appliances including laundry and dishwasher. Private balcony. Upgraded fixtures, cabinetry and flooring. Snow removal and lawn mowing are provided. Local owner managed. Seeking long term, mature responsible adult tenants, non-smoking, no children or pets. Phone 780679-7090. COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE – 2880 sq. ft. 5031-46 Street (old Windwood building). Call Steve, 780608-5222.

2-BEDROOM APARTMENT – In excellent condition! Perfect for seniors. The suite has stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer, blinds and one parking stall. Heat, water, garbage pick up, Telus TV and internet included. Building has an elevator and social room. No smoking building. Call 780-678-2621 for more info or to set up a viewing.

SELF-CONTAINED BAY – 2400 sq. ft., a/c, 2 washrooms, renovated. Water/sewer included. Ready now. 5044-52 Street. $2250/mo. 780-608-5032.

OFFICE SPACE – in Camrose Professional Centre. Large main office area with two attached offices. $850/mo., first and last required. Mid-City Property Management, 780226-8598.

SECOND FLOOR OFFICE SPACE ON MAIN STREET, CAMROSE – Three consecutive offices that can be consolidated into a two- or three-office suite or rented individually. These range in size from 146 to 193 sq. ft., priced from $189.07 monthly plus GST. One office features a large window with a lovely view of main street. Quiet, considerate neighbours. Immediate occupancy. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson 780-672-3142 days. Fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

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. 3500 SQ. FT. BUILDING – fenced yard, 2 washrooms, new roof. High traffic, now ready. 4916-46 Street. $857/sq. ft. + GST triple net. 780-608-5032.

DOWNTOWN SPACE FOR RENT – 4911-50 Avenue (former barber shop). Street access. 400 sq. ft. $550/mo. Call Corey at 780-679-3555.

FIELDSTONE PLACE 4834-52A Street 2-bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 appliances, patio w/roller blinds, heated underground parking, elevator, a/c. Excellent maintenance, water and gas included. No pets, children or smoking. Perfect for senior couple. Close to Wild Rose Coop. Available Sept., must sign lease. $1000/mo., $1000 DD. 780-679-7483 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. LOCALLY OWNED FOUR-PLEX Locally owned and operated four-plex, great location close to schools, university and downtown. Two-bedroom suites, open floor plan, five appliances. No shovelling snow or cutting grass, maintained by owner. Suites are like new, monthly rate very competitive. No pets, no smoking. Call Rick, 780-608-5000 or George, 780-678-7610 for info or viewing. APARTMENT FOR RENT – 5210-56 Street. 1-bedroom $775, 2-bedroom $900, 3-bedroom $1050. DD $600. Water, heat, basic cable included. No pets, no partiers, no smokers. Call Andrea 587-322-0732. 2-BEDROOM SUITE – spacious and bright in a 4-plex apartment. Central Camrose location, close to Mirror Lake, Augustana University. Clean, quiet, non-smoking building. No children, no pets. Locally owned and managed, snow shovelling and lawn mowing provided. $975/mo. including heat and water. 780-679-7090.

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CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued) WANTED TO RENT TWO-BEDROOM SUITE – ground level or basement suite, for August 28. Have one small dog. Do not need appliances. 780-373-3757.

HOUSEHOLD CHESTERFIELD, CHAIR – set of end tables; round table; 40” Samsung flat screen TV; two 48” beds with blankets; Model R17 Woods fridge, like new; five fishing rods and reels; three tackle boxes full of hooks; misc. 6503-50 Avenue. 780-672-7645.

LIVESTOCK / FEED / AG CORRAL PANELS – wind breakers, fenceline feeders, bunk feeders, bale feeders and sheds. Deliveries available. 780806-3694.

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

Demolition of 5010-48A Avenue, Camrose, AB (Former Catholic Church) Tender documents can be viewed at www.wildroseco-op.crs

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Pre-bid meeting: Friday, August 14, 2020 at 9:00 am 2014 LINCOLN MKZ – Well equipped with most popular features including power everything, heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, sunroof, navigation system, Sirius radio. Light coloured interior with leather upholstery. 146,000 highway kilometres. Well cared for. $15,900. Blain Fowler, 780-672-3142 days. DADS – LOOKING FOR A CAR WITHOUT A BACK SEAT? Count on our classifieds. We match up buyers and sellers. Phone the Camrose Booster, 780-672-3142.

CABIN FOR SALE – at Shorncliffe Lake. One bedroom, full bath, living and kitchen area downstairs. 2 bedrooms upstairs. $75,000. 780-806-3530.

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Village of Hay Lakes

JOB PLACEMENT for a

Shipper/Receiver This entry level position consists of the following duties: • Shipping and receiving heavy truck parts • Parts restocking • Driving and delivering • General clean up The successful candidate will be a competent, motivated person with a clean driving record and the ability to lift and carry heavy items. If this employee shows potential, they may eventually be promoted into an apprentice partsman position. Please send your resumé to us via email at clint@ironcreektruck.com or stop by in person to:

The Village of Hay Lakes invites written applications for a permanent full-time position in Public Works. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, in cooperation with Council, this position is responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of all aspects of Public Works, including the water distribution system and wastewater collections and treatment system. The successful candidate must have the ability to multi-task, work cooperatively as a team member and demonstrate strong public relations skills. This position is Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, including weekend work, on-call rotations with attending emergency calls within 30 minutes and work modification.

4909-50 Avenue, Daysland

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BIRTHS To Ruth and Johnny

Hofer, of Bruce, a son on July 31. To Michelle and Ty Stevenson, of Ferintosh, a son on Aug. 1.

DEATHS Roger Joseph Badry of

Camrose, on July 30, at 78 years of age. Grace Hilda Lemay of Camrose, on July 30, at 94 years of age. Thomas Herman Osborne of Holden, on July 30, at 83 years of age. Rachelle LaChance Busch of Camrose, on July 31, at 45 years of age. Lawrence William Hillaby of Sedgewick, formerly of Camrose, on Aug. 6, at 70 years of age. Corona “Toni” Vivian Wannamaker of Camrose, formerly of Belleville, ON, on Aug. 6, at 96 years of age. Denis Tessier of Tofield, on Aug. 6, at 71 years of age. Diane Gahr of Tofield, on Aug. 6, at 78 years of age. David George Ell of Camrose, on Aug. 7, at 76 years of age.

Full-time Public Works Foreman Required Immediately

DOOR SHOP PERSON Windsor Plywood in Camrose is looking for the right person for a full-time position in our door shop. A knowledge and use of a variety of tools, preparing both exterior and interior doors and jambs, as well as custom woodwork, is a must. Responsibilities: • building/hanging doors in the shop • machine to match doors • custom door sizes and jambs • use of table saw, router and dado Guaranteed Sundays and holidays off as well as a great benefits package. Wages based on experience. Pick up an application or send cover letter and resumé to camrose@windsorplywood.com, fax 780-672-3947 or drop off in person at 4705-41 Street in Camrose. 4705-41 Street Camrose 780-608-9663

Examples of Responsibilities and Duties (list is not limited to): • Daily maintenance with all aspects throughout water distribution, wastewater collections and treatment, including following Code of Practice and guidelines outset. Updating the Emergency Response Plan, Safe Operating Procedures and Drinking Water Safety Plan, using judgement • Operating various pieces of equipment and tools • Snow removal, grass maintenance and landscaping, road and sidewalk maintenance, tree maintenance, hydrant maintenance • Performing regular maintenance of municipal buildings, infrastructure and equipment • Solid mechanical abilities, familiarity with computers • Following safety procedures, project managing, working within a budget, dealing with conflicts, completing tasks and reports by deadlines Applicants for this position require a Grade 12 diploma, an Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator’s license and should hold an active, or be committed to obtaining, Alberta Environment Level 1 water distribution, wastewater collections and wastewater treatment certificate. Preference will be given to those candidates with proven municipal experience. The Village of Hay Lakes offers a competitive salary. Wages will be commensurate with experience. Please submit written application including two employment references to: Village of Hay Lakes Box 40 Hay Lakes, Alberta T0B 1W0 Or email: office@villageofhaylakes.com Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Applications may be used for future positions. Position will remain open until filled.

It’s a Sales Position, but it’s more… Bring your outgoing personality, creative thinking and eagerness to help small business owners succeed! You will be helping build The Camrose Booster, a community newspaper independently ranked as one of the best in North America. • You will work directly with respected small business owners to understand their challenges and opportunities in order to develop effective advertising programs for their success • Your work will reach over 22,000 loyal readers weekly • You will service, manage and grow an established account list

You will be trained and positioned to professionally represent all services provided by us: Flyer printing and delivery, the Camrose Now! app, website design, commercial printing and promotional (logo) products. Your PRIMARY focus will be our popular print publications: The Camrose Booster, The Country Booster and The Super Booster.

The right candidate… • will have a positive attitude • will be a solutions oriented person • will have an outgoing personality • has creative flair • can write well • will be able to work with minimal supervision • has excellent time-management skills • is comfortable using technology SALARY AND COMMISSION COMPENSATION WITH BENEFITS AND CAR ALLOWANCE If you think you have ‘the right stuff’ to work for a 68-year-old company with an excellent reputation and solid ethical standards, or have questions about the position, contact us! Resumés may be emailed to mcfoul@cable-lynx.net or presented in person to: 4925-48 Street Camrose, AB T4V 1L7 Phone 780.672.3142

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EVERYONE READS The Booster

Expanding COVID-19 testing at participating pharmacies By Murray Green

The scheduled McNabb family trip to Disneyland didn’t happen as planned last winter, due to no fault of their own. And interesting times continue to be sure. But, this family made the most of a lousy situation. Plenty of indoor fun, outdoor fun, and positive reading while they dream of future adventures. Our thanks to Yen McNabb of Forestburg 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! 4925-48 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-3142 Email: ads@camrosebooster.com

Central Agencies Home of the Week

Flexible condo living

By Lori Larsen

Enjoy the stress-free life of ownership in this three bedroom, three bathroom condo located in the beautiful Creekview subdivision. Without the worry of a lot of home maintenance you can take more time to enjoy the gorgeous valley and all the walking trails located close by. The home has been beautifully maintained with pristine yards. A cozy front porch greets guests into a bright open entryway. The open concept kitchen/dining and living room allow you to prepare meals all the while keeping up with conversation. Beautiful maple shaker cabinets, a corner pantry, eat up centre island and stainless steel appliances are everything you could ask in a kitchen, and more. The dining and living area are large enough to accommodate family gatherings and a patio door leads off to large west facing deck complete with

Sascha Dressler gas hookup overlooking the manicured back yard. The master bedroom has a private four-piece en suite and walk-in closet. Completing the main floor is another good-sized bedroom that could double as a home office, four-piece main bathroom and convenient main floor laundry. The completely finished basement offers even more space with a large family room area with corner gas fireplace, a third bedroom that offers guests a little privacy and a three-piece bathroom. An attached garage keeps your vehicle warm in the cooler months. This home, located at 6, 5021-34 Avenue, has it all including worry-free living and is priced at $349,000, which means more time and cash for enjoying life. Join Sascha Dressler at an open house on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. or contact him for a personal viewing at:

Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or 780-781-8242 Cell

Alberta is expanding asymptomatic testing at participating community pharmacies, helping more people access timely COVID-19 testing close to home. Any pharmacy in the province that wants to participate and is able to meet the safety requirements can now offer testing to Albertans who have no symptoms and no known exposure to COVID-19. The expanded pharmacy testing follows the success of Alberta’s pilot program launched in June. An initial group of pilot pharmacies safely tested more than 10,300 Albertans, increasing testing capacity and helping support a safe relaunch. To date, almost 677,000 COVID-19 tests have been completed across the province. “Our innovative pilot clearly showed that community pharmacies can safely provide more Albertans with easy access to testing. Alberta continues to expand its testing capacity and maintain one of the highest testing rates in the world. Strong COVID-19 testing is a key part of our relaunch strategy and will help us continue to protect Albertans from this virus in the days ahead,” said Tyler Shandro, Alberta Minister of Health. “With cases on the rise in Alberta, we must all do our part in the fight against COVID-19. The actions we each take today will help protect ourselves, our loved ones and our communities tomorrow. Testing helps us understand more about the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta,” added Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health and former University of Alberta Augustana campus student. “We are pleased to see Alberta Health expand the pharmacy-based COVID-19 testing program beyond the pilot. Most of the pharmacist practitioners participating in the pilot have been screening individuals prior to entering the pharmacy and testing by appointment only. Therefore, we encourage those interested in receiving a COVID-19 test to contact their pharmacist in advance, said Margaret Wing, chief executive officer, Alberta Pharmacists’ Association.” “As a trusted partner to Alberta Health, Alberta Blue Cross is pleased to help deliver this initiative to enable pharmacies to support the reopening of our province for Albertans. This is a great initiative

to deliver testing to Albertans, in a medium that is both convenient and accessible. Alberta Blue Cross is committed to supporting Albertans as we navigate together through COVID-19, and we are pleased to support this program,” shared Mark Komlenic, chief executive officer, Alberta Blue Cross. Each pharmacy will adhere to strict protocols and has the specialized skills needed to protect patient safety. The pharmacy test is a throat swab, which is sent to Alberta Precision Labs for analysis. Albertans are encouraged to reach out to a participating pharmacy for more information about how to arrange a test. A list of participating pharmacies is available through Alberta Blue Cross. Testing is available to all Albertans, even if they don’t have symptoms. Asymptomatic testing is particularly encouraged: before or after spending time with individuals who have a higher risk of serious health outcomes (anyone over 65 or with underlying medical conditions); before or after travelling internationally, attending an event with recent travellers or hosting them; before or after participating in activities or events that may have put you at a higher risk of exposure (a large gathering where physical distancing was not followed); for frontline workers who have regular interactions with Albertans, particularly those at higher risk of serious outcomes. In addition to participating pharmacies, anyone who wants to get tested can continue to book an appointment online with the AHS assessment tool. Alberta has performed almost 677,000 tests on more than 566,000 Albertans. Strong testing data helps government and public health officials understand how communities are affected by COVID-19 to make public health decisions. Only those who have no symptoms and no known exposure to COVID-19 can be tested at participating pharmacies. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or known exposure must complete the COVID-19 self-assessment or call Health Link 811. AHS will directly contact any Albertan who tests positive to discuss the results, begin contact tracing and protect the public’s health.

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CENTRAL AGENCIES REALTY

The Central Agencies Realty Team is eager to go to work for you! We’ve been matching buyers with sellers, with integrity, since 1963. Tylor Keller, 780-281-0016, Sascha Dressler, 780-781-8242; Ronda Shott, 780-781-7468; Lyndsey Delwo, 780-678-6117; Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed, 587-322-5511; Wally Wrubleski, 780-781-7323; Dalton Reum, 780-678-5224; Graham Wideman, 780-679-8384; Matt Banack, 780-608-9733; Matthew Mayer, 780-781-7088; Cole Walker, 780-679-5544.

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Open HouseS Wed., Aug. 12, 11am-1 pm #203B, 4625-50 Street CONDO ACROSS FROM JUBILEE PARK, RECENTLY RENO’D Asking $169,900 A1014546

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CAMROSE HOMES STUNNING VIEWS OF CAMROSE RIVER VALLEY! 5-BDRM. WALKOUT Asking $519,000 CA0193515

WATERFRONT EXECUTIVE STYLE Asking $1,295,000 A1014708

2064 SQ. FT. TWO-STOREY – VALLEYVIEW WEST! Asking $498,162 CA0179793

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

SOUTHWEST MEADOWS 5-BDRM., 3-BATH BI-LEVEL Asking $434,000 A1014308

WOW! WALKOUT BUNGALOWS! Asking $428,162 CA0168185

4 BDRM. 3 FULL BATHS ~ CREEKVIEW Asking $498,000 CA0182630 CUSTOM SHOW HOME … NEW SUBDIVISION Asking $699,900 CA0193250

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FOUR-PLEX – EXC. OPPORTUNITY! SPACIOUS UNITS. E! $534,900 Asking PR IC CA0194074 INVEST OPPORTUNITY! 4-PLEX QUIET ST. Asking $639,900 A1015680

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2-STOREY ON NICE LOT IN CENTURY MEADOWS Asking $494,900 A1011947 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

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 CASCADES … Close to shopping and parks! Asking $80,000 CA0193772

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

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

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COMMERCIAL FOUR-PLEX BUILT IN 2012! INVEST. OPP. Asking $549,000 CA0193809

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

lot between Credit Union, Royal Bank Asking $149,900 CA0085343

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EXC. 5.8 ACRE PARCEL Located just off Hwys 21, 13 junction. Asking $399,900 CA0179914 EAST END CAMROSE … 1/2 acre bare land. Asking $149,900 EXC. OFFICE OR BUS. LOCATION, 1600 SQ FT Asking $1450/mo. CA0149692

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

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Zoned m1 ... Exc. east end location! 10,000 sq. ft. CA0146778

150’x170’ LOT ZONED M1 INDUSTRIAL! Now only $167,900 CA0182926 TWO BASHAW HWY COMMERCIAL LOTS Fantastic exposure! Asking $55,000 each CA0192745, CA192746

EXCELLENT COMMERCIAL BUILDING Two OH doors, lots of shop space plus office. Asking $649,900 EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED BUILDING in the heart of downtown! Ask $479,999 A0101072

Awesome Community ~ Park ~ ~ Lake, Trails ~ ~ Quality ~ ~ Craftsmanship ~ ~ Finished NEW VALLEYVIEW TWO-STOREY! w/elegance ~ • 2064 sq. ft. • By park/playgrounds Starting from $397,162

welcome home to this 2 bdrm. condo in Grand A1008088 Trunk Landing! Asking $289,900 SMART LIVING 2-BDRM. CONDO DOWNTOWN CAMROSE Asking $289,900 A1005689

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

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R EDUCED ! ED. POSS. IMMBUNGALOW UPDATED W/SUITE, CUL-DE-SAC Asking $384,900

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

3-LEVEL SPLIT IN MASSIVE CUL-DE-SAC! Asking $349,900 A1008616

SOLD

GREAT STARTER, INVESTMENT, 6 BDRM. Asking $169,500 A1004238

TERRIFIC BUNGALOW HOME Asking $274,900 CA0178555

NEW PR ICE!

BRIGHT, COZY UPDATED BUNGALOW Asking $249,900 CA0169616

MOBILE ON OWN LOT, 3 BDRM., 2 BATHS Asking $154,800 A1009406 CUTE UPDATED BUNGALOW W/CURB APPEAL Asking $149,900 CA0190876 MOBILE HOME

1440 SQ. FT. BI-LEVEL, CLOSE TO JACK STUART Asking $335,000 A1011515 3-BDRM. BUNGALOW/WEST END SHOPPING! Asking $329,500 CA0193391

FOR SALE/LEASE

ITS OWN LOT SOLD ON Asking $69,900

SOLD

CA0172508

Excellent duplex in Valleyview! Close to parks and valley walking trails! Asking $249,900 A1008351

ACREAGES

OUT OF TOWN Only 15 min. from Camrose, south side of New Norway, 0.97 acre. Asking $104,900 CA0168713 KINGMAN – ACREAGE LIVING! Asking $279,000 CA0194321 NEW NORWAY … 3-bdrm. bungalow on huge lot. Asking $107,500 CA0172315

ACREAGES

1276 SQ. FT. OFFICE SPACE … just west of Downtown Camrose CA0185800

FARMS

FRESHLY UPDATED 4-BDRM. BUNGALOW! Asking $277,500 A1004690

A1003771

GORGEOUS HOME, AMAZING YARD IN PARKVIEW CUL-DE-SAC Asking $469,900 CA0183212

IMMACULATE CREEKVIEW CRAFTSMAN 5-BDRM. Asking $444,900 A1003824 VALLEYVIEW BUNGALOW, 4 BDRM., AMAZING BSMT. Asking $444,900 CA0194281

1155 SQ. FT. CROWN PLACE CONDO Asking $179,900 CA0184501

BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW, VICTORIA PARK Asking $385,000 A1014333

PRIVATE, PEACEFUL – CLOSE TO FORESTBURG Asking $329,000 CA0192314 BEAUTIFUL, PRIVATE 5.12 ACRE ACREAGE Asking $349,900 CA0185134 GREAT FLEXIBLITY IN MAYERTHORPE Over 23 acres along Hwy 43 Asking $230,000 CA0168666

! W LISTING HEIGHTS ACREAGE NEWOODRIDGE

Asking $689,900

A1016554

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

PEACEFUL 3.58 ACRE ACREAGE 15 MIN. EAST OF CAMROSE Asking $414,900 CA0192533 SO AFFORDABLE, SO MUCH POTENTIAL … Almost an acre Asking $69,000 CA0177394 ACREAGE LIVING IN CITY OF CAMROSE Ask $869,900 CA0193135

16.2 ACRES, PERFECT FOR ACTIVE FAMILY Asking $489,500 A1004706 4-BDRM. SPANISHSTYLE HOME ON 6.33 ACRES Asking $399,000 A1003287

SOLD

CHARMING 5 ACRE PARCEL w/32’x50’ QUONSET Asking $149,900 CA0188718

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

NEW LISTIN

160± ACRES Beautiful home, acreage site! Asking $1,123,900 A1020754

ONE-OF-A-KIND VALLEY VIEWS ON 13 ACRES! Asking $269,900 A10013386 26.66 total acres just off Hwy 21, NW OF CAMROSE Asking $929,900 CA0158194

NEW LISTIN

6.45 ACRES acreage north of Killam! Asking $579,900 A1020758

SOLD NEWER HOME, 8 ACRES CLOSE TO CAMROSE Asking $369,000 A1003805

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

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 NEW NORWAY 4-BDRM. BI-LEVEL Ask $279,000 CA0193605 GREAT STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME W/MANY UPGRADES! Asking $69,000 CA0189924 SOUTH VIEW LOT IN SPARTAN ESTATES! Asking $50,000 CA0183063

JUST LISTED

BITTERN LAKE 4-BDRM., 4-LEVEL SPLIT! Asking $319,900 A1017472

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NEW BUNGALOW

Basement & Non-basement models 1456 sq. ft.

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

1200 SQ. FT. MOVE-IN READY BUNGALOW! Asking $237,900 CA0190911 GROUND FLOOR CONDO, ,000 ! HTD. GARAGE, WOW ! $195 WORKSHOP IN BLDG. Now only $195,000 CA0153960

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

BI-LEVEL IN CREEKVIEW ESTATES! Asking $399,500 A1014181

5-BDRM CENTURY MEADOWS BACKS ON BERM & WALKING TRAILS Asking $349,900 CA0191955

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Beautiful Walkout Bungalows by Battle River Homes

DUPLEX, SPACIOUS 3-BDRM. UNITS, FENCED Asking $319,500 A1004270 4-BDRM. BUNGALOW ! G NEW LISTIN w/sunroom! Asking $309,900 A1019201 SMART LIVING 2-bdrm. condo masterfully engineered Asking $309,900 A1011769

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, WEST END SHOPPING! Asking $289,000 A1017076

1.5 STOREY CAPE COD – PARKVIEW CUL-DE-SAC Asking $487,500 A1008355 COPPERSTONE CONDO OVERLOOKING MIRROR LAKE! Now only $475,000 CA0140533

SOLD

79.95 ACRES, 1/2 MI. FROM CAMROSE Asking $729,900 A1003776

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

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SOLD

WALKOUT VILLAS! AWESOME VIEWS! Asking $528,162 A1005262

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WALKOUT BUNGALOWS VALLEYVIEW WEST Asking $427,162 CA0165802 4-BDRM. BUNGALOW on XL pieshaped lot! Asking ! G IN $409,000 ST LI NEW A1018197 FULLY FIN., HARDWOOD FLR., QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS Asking $408,000 A1003518

SOLD

LOTS

SOLD

SOLD SOLD

“Home of the week, see page 31!” 3-BDRM. CONDO IN CREEKVIEW Immaculate! Asking $349,000 A1008735

WELL KEPT A/C quick possession Asking $239,900 A1007957

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

2-storey walkout with unobstructed valley view!

New build • Awesome master Bonus room • Triple garage

Asking $566,900 CA0185590

Asking $459,900 CA0189414

$ 349,900

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

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

Zero step entry! 1286 sq. ft.