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August 11, 2020

Homegrown Holiday There is no time like the present to explore your own county.

All it takes is a tank of gas, a cooler of healthy snacks, a map or app, and a family up for fun.

Residents of Camrose and Camrose County are encouraged to get out and discover close to home. Visit a new town and find out what unique treasures it has to offer. Paddle or walk along a lake shoreline. Keep your eyes peeled for fun and one-of-a-kind attractions. Develop a new appreciation for beautiful landscapes and wildlife.

Make this summer homegrown and memorable.

See page 2 of this edition for more great family fun ideas in Camrose County.

PHOTOS BY LORI LARSEN

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Wind storm causes damage in Sedgewick . . . . . . . . 2 Warmer weather improves crop growth . . . . . . . . . . 3 Flagstaff County concerned about future high taxes . . 6

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Spend a holiday exploring Camrose County Hegre Norwegian Lutheran Church, Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church, Iverson Farmstead, Parkland Evangelical Lutheran Church, Trondhjem Lutheran Church, Verdun School or Webster McLeod Farmstead. For the photography buffs there are a multitude of abandoned

By Lori Larsen

The weather is perfect for getting out and exploring the offerings in and around Camrose County.

While some annual events have been postponed or changed to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions, there is still plenty to do and discover right here in our own County.

Pack a picnic lunch, fuel up the vehicle and load the family into the car.

Daily road trips can not only be a great way to find out interesting information but can be loads of fun.

Spend an afternoon learning more about Alberta’s greatest economical asset, agriculture. Visit a local farm or producer (with permission) and let your children experience the origin of most of their food. Visit the Open Farms participating locations on Aug. 15 and 16.

Take home some homegrown or homemade goodies from one of the several Farmers’ markets located in Camrose and Camrose County.

Traverse a lake, river or creek by canoe, kayak, or motorized vessel (where allowed) or walk a trail along the shoreline discovering the flora and wildlife.

Spend a day at the lake on a beach or pick up a fishing license and fishing rod and

Or simply take a drive around the County. Create your own version of a scavenger hunt looking for delightful attractions such as bale art, a giant oil lamp, sausage, human haystackers or baseball glove.

Make a game with your family to name the different crop fields, spot and

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Meeting Creek Railway museum and grounds are worth a little day trip.

try your luck casting a line (where fishing is legal). The county has numerous recreational waterbodies including: Camrose and District Fish and Game Pleasure Island Fish Pond, Dried Meat Lake, Little Beaver Lake (Ferintosh), Tillicum Beach, Miquelon Provincial Lake Park, Ministik Bird Sanctuary, Buffalo Lake, Battle River and Stoney Creek.

Bring an all new meaning to “take out” with a picnic lunch or dinner at one of the parks situated throughout the county, including: Pleasure Island Fish Pond, Pelican Point Park, Tillicum Beach Park, Nature Conservation Centre, Miquelon Lake Provincial Park, Ferry Point

Landing, Village of Hay Lakes Telegraph Park, or New Norway Campground.

Up for a round of golf?

Hit up the greens, from nine to 27 holes, at a county golf course including: Miquelon Hills Golf Course, Double Dam Golf Course and Campground and Silver Creek Golf Course.

Get to know a little of the County history by searching out or visiting historical buildings and places including: Ukrainian Catholic Parish of the Holy Transfiguration, Alberta Pacific Grain Elevator at Meeting Creek, Canadian Northern Railway Station at Meeting Creek, Catholic Church of St. Thomas at Duhamel, Harold Person Log Cabin,

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Pleasure Island Fish Pond offers some great sport fishing and wonderful scenery.

farms, farmhouses and other buildings that make stunning photos that can be taken from the roadside respecting no trespassing on private property.

While many of the museums in the county are temporarily closed due to COVID-19, walking around the grounds offers great photo opportunities.

name a variety of wildlife or take your photo in front of as many “Welcome to..” signs as possible.

Finish your day with one of Central Alberta’s famous prairie sunsets, appreciating this amazing countryside and realizing there really is something to do from sunrise to sunset in Camrose County.

Wind storm causes damage in Sedgewick

By Murray Green

A severe wind storm ripped through the community of Sedgewick, flattening one building and ripping the roof off the Vision Credit Union building on Aug. 3.

The flattened building was vacant and owned by Colin Tanton.

“As a result of the wind and deluge of rain, a vacant commercial building on the corner of 50th Street and 48th Avenue completely collapsed, while the roof of the Vision Credit Union bank in the downtown was severely damaged/blown off. As well, a large number of trees were snapped off or uprooted and cleanup is still underway around town to deal with them.

The golf course and lake had tree damage in considerable degree. Yet…the citizenry has rallied in conjunction with the town and various groups and recovery is almost complete.

Electrical services were out from approximately 7 p.m. on Monday until 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 4, when they were restored by Fortis,” explained Sedgewick Mayor Perry Robinson.

“Our Fire Chief, Tyson Armitage, immediately deployed the fire department to attend for potential hazards and did a reconnaissance of the communi-

Submitted Left: A building was leveled in Sedgewick due to the high winds and heavy rain on Aug. 3. Right: The roof on the Vision Credit Union building collapsed causing some water damage as well.

ty and addressed situations as encountered. Council members also made the rounds ascertaining the severity of the incident and discussed potential further measures with our director of emergency management.

Chief Armitage determined that to be unnecessary at the time,” shared the mayor.

“Town public works also immediately deployed to assess the situation and assist where required. As well, our dedicated citizenry stepped up and immediately began assisting their neighbours with various urgencies, such as fallen trees and damage to residences, such as missing shingles, etc. While there

were electrical lines down, the potential hazards presented by them were completely mitigated by the loss of service to them and the citizenry was advised, where encountered, to govern themselves accordingly.

As darkness fell, the situation was securely in hand and nothing remained but to clean up and restore services,” said Mayor Robinson.

“Thanks to the dedicated and conscientious citizenry of Sedgewick, our community responded very successfully to a potentially devastating situation. We are grateful that nobody was hurt and are thankful for the attendance of lawenforcement and EMS to assist with potential situa-

tions requiring their expertise. Repairs, cleanup and restoration work is well underway and, hopefully, we won’t have any more of these nasty weather situations to deal with any time soon. Thank you for your interest in our community,” Robinson added.

The Vision Credit Union lost its roof, the golf course lost many trees, the town Internet tower was damaged and several residents lost trees in their yards.

“The wind tore twothirds of our roof off and severed our gas line and powerlines. As it was raining, there is water damage in the back half of the building, but nothing too severe considering what

it could be. We tarped it all off to mitigate further water damage,” said Sedgewick Vision Credit Union manager Michael Rostad. “There was one other building that I am aware of that was demolished in town, but other than that I believe the majority of the rest of the damage is from trees falling.”

The Sedgewick branch will be operating out of Camrose until the repairs can be completed.

The storm hit the town at about 6 p.m. Between 10 and 35 millimetres of rain came with strong gusting winds that caused damage across Alberta in a strip going west to east, hitting both Sedgewick and Killam.

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Protect hay from damage After the wet fall, the last thing you need is to expose your hay to more wet weather.

Protecting hay from weather damage can significantly reduce the cost of wintering cows.

“When hay is carried over the course of a winter, bales weather and lose both weight and quality,” said Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre.

“This poses the key question of what kind of value losses occur when storing the bales outside unprotected from the elements.”

Yaremcio said that research on overwinter outdoor bale storage done in the Westlock area found a 5.7 per cent reduction in bale weight over the first winter. “A 1,400 pound bale in July would weigh 1,320 pounds the following spring. The bales were stored in an area that was higher in elevation compared to the surrounding area and the grass was mowed prior to bringing the bales onto the site.”

Yaremcio added that other research reports indicate that weight loss can be as high as 15 per cent, or 210 lb. for a 1,400 lb. bale. “Increased losses are expected if snow is trapped between the bales and during the spring melt

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if the water does not run off, resulting in increased water damage.”

The damage is not good for your animals. “Weathering also affects the acceptability of hay to livestock,” explained Yaremcio. “Cows will reject or waste up to eight per cent more feed from bales stored unprotected outdoors, as compared to bales placed under a tarp or stored under a shed.”

Bales stored outdoors tend to squat or flatten out during storage. “The total surface area of the bale in contact with the ground and exposed to rain increases, adding to the weather damage over time.

Digestibility of the weathered hay can drop 10 per cent compared to hay protected from the elements,” added Yaremcio.”

This loss in consumption and digestibility is further compounded by leaching losses of protein and soluble sugars, or energy.

“Nutrient losses are greater from the leaf portion of the plant compared to the stems. Weathered hay can test two to three per cent lower in protein.

Hay that tested 14 per cent after baling can be 10 to 11 per cent the following spring. Energy can be 20 to 50 per cent lower. TDN value of 63 per cent after baling can be as low as 45

to 55 per cent. If the winter is variable with many freeze and thaw cycles, damage will be greater than in winters that are constantly cold.”

Bales made with net wrap withstand weather damage better than those made with twine. “Net wrapped bales can have 10 per cent damage, whereas bales made with twine can have 18 per cent damage,” said Yaremcio. “Hard core bales with high density (heavier bales) are packed tighter and shed water better than bales with lower density, or lighter bales.

So, soft core bales sustain more damage than the heavier ones.”

Weather damage to the outer layers of the bale significantly impact overall bale quality. “A five foot diameter bale with four inches of deterioration affects 23 per cent of the total bale weight. Overall quality is reduced significantly even if it appears that a small layer of the bale is damaged,” he said.

“Spending time to prepare a bale storage site, covering the bales with a tarp or plastic, or placing bales under a shed will provide an economic advantage, especially if a portion of this year’s crop will be carried over into next winter’s feeding period,” explained Yaremcio.

improved. Rains are still fairly common to add to the growth of plants.

Quite a bit of hay has been put up in many areas.

First cut hay is behind the five-year average of 96 per cent done with 88 per cent complete, with yields of 2.4 ton per acre and quality rated as 59 per cent good and 19 per cent excellent.

In the Camrose to Provost region, warmer temperatures along with spotty localized showers and hail have been reported over most of the region, according to the Alberta Crop Report.

Overall, crop conditions are five per cent ahead of the five-year average of 75 per cent good and excellent.

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Oilseed and pulse crops are over 40 per cent podding.

Tame pasture is currently rated as two per cent poor, six per cent fair, 61 per cent good and 31 per cent excellent.

First-cut dryland hay is reported as 27 per cent completed with estimated yields of 1.8 ton per acre and quality rated as 76 per cent good and excellent.

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MacDonald named Clearview superintendent

By Murray Green

Brenda MacDonald was named the superintendent of schools and chief executive officer for Clearview Public Schools starting Aug. 1.

She was Clearview’s deputy superintendent for the past five years.

After an extensive national advertising campaign, Clearview received numerous and excellent applications for the position of superintendent.

Following analysis and interviews, the board of trustees was excited to offer MacDonald the position.

“We are looking forward to Brenda’s proven leadership in her new role as superintendent. Brenda has an exceptional record of school and division leadership throughout her 35 years as an educator, during which she has worked as a teacher, school leadership, curriculum coordinator and deputy superinten-

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“Brenda is a supremely

qualified candidate with experience and a passion for public education, students, staff and Clearview. Ms. MacDonald has an intimate knowledge of Clearview and, with her ‘get it done’ attitude, will guide the division to exciting new levels. Her new ideas combined with current initiatives will continue the successes we are achieving.

Clearview’s future is bright.”

Brenda began her career as a teacher in Stavely Schools in Livingstone Range. After moving with her family to central Alberta, Brenda taught in Poplar Ridge in Chinook’s Edge School Division. From 1998 to 2006, Brenda was the curriculum coordinator, and was with Red Deer Catholic as curriculum coordinator from 2006-15. Arriving five years ago as Clearview’s deputy superintendent, Brenda is known as

an educator who is consistently dedicated to the success of all learners and the empowerment of all school community members.

MacDonald has a masters in arts specializing in curriculum and instruction and a bachelor of education in high school biology. Brenda completed her superintendent leadership certifications and, with her 18 years at various central office positions, she has provided success building progressive learning organizations. “Brenda has a passion for rural education and finds the work extremely rewarding. She is a passionate leader who instills trust and prioritizes collaboration, shared decision making and visionary strategic planning.”

Brenda has been married to her husband Doug for 36 years and is very proud of two married sons, Derrick and Char-

vel and Dale and Randi.

Brenda is anxiously awaiting her first grandchild this summer. She enjoys camping, boating, skiing, biking, swimming, reading and traveling. For several years, she has done humanitarian work with the Rotary Club, supporting teacher and principal professional development in Belize.

“It is truly an honour to have this opportunity to serve the board of trustees, students, staff and communities of Clearview Public Schools. I have a strong connection to Clearview and central Alberta and have enjoyed developing excellent and lasting relationships. Clearview is committed to learning successes and it is going to be a privilege to continue to work with our dedicated and passionate staff,” said Brenda.

Scouting tips, thresholds for canola pod eaters

By Keith Gabert, Canola Council

Over the next couple of weeks, farmers and agronomists will want to check canola pods for feeding by bertha armyworm, diamondback moth larvae, lygus bugs and other pests.

Even if an area is low risk according to provincial risk maps, local hot spots can flare up, which is why each farm should make its own assessment on a field by field basis.

If pod feeders are found, make accurate counts in at least four locations 50 metres apart in each field.

Then make spray decisions based on thresholds.

Note that leaves act as an early warning system for most chewing canola pests at this stage, so missing leaves or holes in numerous leaves may give you a week or more warning before pod chewing occurs.

Thresholds indicate the point at which a spray application will start to provide an economic return–so thresholds-based decisions are good for profits. By sticking to thresholds, farmers also protect the beneficial insects that will often keep a local pest population from exploding and maintain an overall lower population through the years.

Here are identifying features, scouting tips and links to thresholds for the three most common pod feeders in canola in Western Canada.

Bertha armyworms come in brown, black and green shades, but they all have a yellow-orange stripe along each side. Mature larvae are up to 1.5” long.

Begin monitoring after peak flowering and continue until the crop is almost at swath stage. The preharvest interval for some products is as little as one day. These intervals vary quite a bit by product, so check labels.

At each scout location, mark out an area of one square metre and beat the plants growing within that area to dislodge the larvae. Remove leaf litter and trash, then shake plants vigourously. These two steps will uncover berthas on the ground and cause berthas on the plants to drop. Pause a minute and wait for the larvae to begin moving around again, then count all that you find within the square metre.

Thresholds will be around 20 bertha larvae per square metre in most situations.

For more on bertha armyworm scouting and thresholds, go to the Insects section at canolaencyclopedia. ca.

Diamondback moth larvae are yellowish-green to green, up to half an inch long, and have a forked rear end. When disturbed, the larvae will wriggle backward violently and may drop from the plant, suspended by a silken thread.

Feeding on the exterior of developing pods is responsible for their economic pest status. The threshold for flowering or podded plants is 200 to 300 diamondback moth larvae per square metre (20 to 30 per square foot). For easier counting, pull up all plants from one square foot and beat them on flat surface, such as a sheet or truck hood, to dislodge them. For more on

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Bertha Armyworms can do a lot of damage to crops in a short time. Producers should be checking fields for unwanted pests before summer ends.

diamondback moth larvae scouting and thresholds, go to the Insects section at canolaencyclopedia.ca.

Adult lygus bugs are about a quarter-inch long.

They have relatively long antennae and legs. They vary from pale green to reddish brown to black, with a distinctive triangle or “V” shaped shield mark in the middle of their backs.

Adults are active and fly readily when approached.

Immature lygus nymphs are often mistaken for aphids, but lygus nymphs are more active and harder bodied. Several black spots, usually five, become notice-

able on the backs of nymphs as they mature through five instars (growth stages) before becoming adults.

With a standard insect net of 15” diameter, take ten 180 degree sweeps, and aim to sweep the buds, flowers and pods while moving forward. Sweep-net monitoring should be done under fair weather conditions (e.g., sunny, low wind, above 15C) and between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to ensure lygus are active within the canopy. Count adults and any nymphs with darkened wing pads on their shoulders.

Field experience with

lygus bugs in the Black Soil Zone in particular has prompted agronomists to be much less concerned about this particular pest than the threshold tables would indicate. Dry conditions seem to favour both lygus population development and damage to canola. However, moisture conditions that allow for good crop growth may remove measurable damage from this insect pest. For scouting tips and the old thresholds table, see the lygus chapter in the Insects section at canola encyclopedia.ca.

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Train offers farm to fork tour during Alberta Farm Open Days

By Murray Green

You can explore Alberta Open Farm Days by train this summer.

Get on the Battle River Railway train in Kelsey at 1 p.m. and view the

various farms and crops along the way. After a stop in Forestburg, the train heads back to Kelsey at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Meet your rural

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Proposed changes to the assessment model doesn’t sit well with Flagstaff County.

Flagstaff County council and administration are extremely concerned about the potentially devastating impact this decision could have on the long-term viability of the entire Flagstaff region.

With the impact of this loss in revenue, Flagstaff County will be required to look at a reduction of services and increases in property taxes.

“While the provincial government’s proposed changes are intended to enhance oil and gas industry competitiveness during this difficult time, these changes would have serious implications for municipalities and small local businesses throughout the Flagstaff Region, where we already face significant economic challenges due to our remote rural location and declining population,” said Reeve Don Kroetch, Flagstaff County.

Municipalities throughout rural Alberta are facing the same grim prospects for their residents.

Based on the four possible scenarios provided by the RMA (Rural Municipalities of Alberta) and financial data from the MFIS (Municipal Financial Information System) database, estimates indicate that Flagstaff County faces a decrease in revenue by as much as 18 per cent (about $5 million).

To compensate for that significant loss, if there were no changes in services, Flagstaff County would be required to increase the residential/farmland mill rate by as much as 191.1 per cent, or increase the non-residential mill rate by as much as 43.3 per cent, or cut full-time workforce by nearly three-quarters.

Raising tax rates to offset the impacts of the assessment model change will have the effect of simply transferring taxes from the oil and gas industry to other businesses and residents.

In reality, Flagstaff County may be forced to enact a combination of both tax rate increases and staffing cuts, as

well as reduce service levels and intermunicipal agreements to remain viable.

These changes will impact not only our municipality and the services provided to residents and businesses, but also all of the municipalities that comprise the entire Flagstaff Region.

Flagstaff County currently costshares with urban neighbours through intermunicipal agreements.

“Flagstaff County has already made significant reductions in programs and services to account for the loss of revenue from unpaid taxes from resourcebased companies. Actual bad debt in 2019 totalled nearly $3 million. This year, we have budgeted for $4.5 million in bad debt,” said Reeve Kroetch.

Additional changes to the Police Funding Model, on top of historical unpaid taxes from oil and gas, may influence further reductions in services or property tax increases in the coming years.

Although the implications of the province’s proposed changes are farreaching, municipalities were not consulted during the process.

Based on the Government of Alberta’s proposed scenarios, the largest oil and gas companies operating in the province will receive a disproportionate share of benefits from changes to the assessment model. Small and locally-owned companies will, on average, receive significantly less benefit, and in many cases will face significant assessment increases.

Flagstaff is contacting Premier Jason Kenney, MLA Jackie Lovely and municipal affairs minister Kaycee Madu to express their concerns over these changes. A decision is expected to be announced as early as mid-August.

Let your MLA know your thoughts on this issue. MLA Lovely can be reached by phone at 780-672-0000 or via email at camrose@assembly.ab.ca.

Call your Flagstaff County councillor if you have any questions about this or want additional information.

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While in high school in Daysland, back in 2002, Chris made up his mind to become an ag technician. His pursuit of advanced training in this career opportunity took him to Lakeland College where he earned journeyman status in 2008. While getting this education he became very active as a rodeo bull rider; a second love to his passion for playing hockey. His career path included several years working in a popular/busy ag shop in Leask, Saskatchewan.

The oilfield needed his recognized skills, and for six additional years he commuted to work long shifts in Ft. McMurray.

The oil patch fallout in 2015 meant a move to Coronation, where he had worked until last month at a JD dealership, doing his part in keeping local clients out on the land.

Chris has made the decision to move back to Camrose, in an effort to be closer to family. Dad to three kids, he is a busy guy!

Collectively, we at Agriterra Equipment, Camrose, are already enjoying his skillset, attitude and work ethic. We hope you warmly welcome Chris to our team and count on him the next time you need service on most any type/ piece of ag equipment.

4716-38 Street, Camrose • Phone 780-672-2452

Need a WETT inspection?

Buying or selling property?

Renewing a home insurance policy?

WETT (Wood Energy Technical Training) Certified as a comprehensive inspector for solid fuel burning appliances including stoves and fireplaces.

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4909-50 Avenue, Daysland

Chester’s Shoppe Inc. 780.679.8114 | chestersshoppe@gmail.com

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RCMP remind residents to lock up

By Lori Larsen

Alberta RCMP 2019 statistics reported that July, August and October were the top three months for vehicle thefts, and July, August and September were the top three months for thefts from vehicles.

According to a data sample from 2018, 26 per cent of stolen vehicles had the keys in them and eight per cent were left running.

All total for the year, there were over 12,200 reported thefts from a motor vehicle, and close

to 10,000 vehicles were reported stolen, with trucks being the most commonly stolen vehicle.

August reported the highest number of vehicle thefts, over 1,000, and thefts from vehicles, over 1,300, in Alberta RCMP jurisdiction in 2019, numbers that could have been much lower had one simple preventative measure been taken–locking the vehicle.

Other preventative measures suggested by the RCMP include: closing windows; removing valuables such as purses, wallets, shopping bags, change, electronics, sunglasses, anything tempting; removing garage door openers; parking your vehicle in line of sight or in a well-lit area; using a steering wheel lock; locking your garage; and disabling power to the garage door if you’re leaving for an extended period of time.

Gasfitting • Furnaces • HVAC • Garage Heaters BBQs • Fireplaces • High-Velocity Systems

Thank Y ou

Thank you to our customers

Take care and stay healthy!

…for your patience and understanding through the extraordinary tax season.

• Reminder: Canada Revenue 2019off, Income Tax payment Drop curbside pickup deadline is September 1st.

for SUMMER tax filings.

OFFICE HOURS: New deadline June 1!

Closedtax statutory holidays and every second Friday (beginning July 10.)

Call us soon.

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Mainstream Accounting 4704E-49 Avenue, Camrose | Fax 780.608.8714 Phone 780.608.8700

Office Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information on how to protect your auto, visit the RCMP social media #AutoSafety or check out the RCMP Facebook page @RCMPinAlberta or Twitter @RCMPAlberta for feeds on tips and reminders to help reduce thefts of, and thefts from, vehicles.

If you see anything suspicious, report it to your local police service. If you see a crime in progress, call 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the P3 Tips.

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, August 11, 2020 – Page 8

Win a photograph of your farm!

Insurance is like a fire extinguisher

You’re never sure it works until the time comes to use it. To be ready for an emergency, a fire extinguisher must be recharged and kept close at hand. Your insurance, too, should be constantly updated and prepared. The insurance experts at Central Agencies are ready to help you prepare.

We offer a complete line of auto, home, farm, life and property coverage, backed by the strength of stable and committed insurance carriers. Call us today. We’ll make sure you’re ready for whatever the future brings.

CENTRAL AGENCIES INC. 4870-51 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-4491 Edm. Direct 780-429-0909

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• Is owned by its members.

• Stocks a full range of quality products, including our popular Country Morning meats and Harmonie and Co-op brand items.

If this is your farm…

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• Has knowledgeable, friendly staff available to assist you with product and service information.

• Offers a hassle-free guarantee.

• Supports the community.

The more you use your Co-op membership, the more you benefit.

Sign up for membership today! Be an owner … become a Co-op member!

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Wild Rose Co-op Locations in Camrose, Killam, Sedgewick, Viking, Galahad, Alliance and Hardisty

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REFRIGERATOR

The farm appearing in this photograph is located in the Camrose trading area. If you recognize it as yours, come to the Camrose Booster, 4925-48 Street, Camrose. You will be presented with a free 8” x 10” color enlargement of the photo.

• This week’s prize must be claimed

by August 18, 2020.

• This week’s Mystery Farm is sponsored by the businesses on this page.

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INSURANCE

Camrose Insurance Services Ltd. MICHAEL KELEMEN 5704-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-9251 Phone 780-672-2273

BUILDING MATERIALS

Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre 6809-49 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-8818

Add a flag to your farmyard We sell top quality, long-lasting flags – from Canadian and provincial flags to flags from countries around the world. Choose from many sizes to suit your specific needs.

4925-48 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-3142