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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Even though Remembrance Day is officially Nov. 11, for Camrosian Kelly Wiebe and many others, every day should serve as a reminder of those who sacrifice the comforts of home, and for some who pay the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, the members of our armed forces.

Grateful Grannies assist those miles away By Lori Larsen members of the Camrose grandmothers are work-

As the Christmas sea- and area Grateful Gran- ing tirelessly to raise their son draws near, no doubt nies would have gathered orphaned grandchildren, many people will be think- for “working bees” to con- whose parents have died ing a little differently about struct a variety of fea- in the AIDS/HIV pandemic how they will be celebrat- ture items for the market, that continues to exact a ing the season. including the very popular toll on sub-Saharan Afri-

The Camrose and area AIDS angels and Scan- ca. Unfortunately, this Grateful Grannies Christ- dinavian gnomes, which year, COVID has been an mas Market is celebrating are available for purchase immeasurable burden with its 10th anniversary this at The Lefse House year additional stress placed on year–a remarkable decade round. These items will be food supply, health care of giving back. available at the market as access, employment, school

This year, however, well. restrictions and isolation the organizers have had “We always have a requirements. “Without to think outside the box good variety of other crafts the social safety net that in order to accommodate from our many talented we are so lucky to have Alberta Health recommen- members, such as pottery, in Canada, these families dations, still offering the quilting, sewing and other in Africa are facing many wares of the market while items,” said Galenza. challenges,” said Galenza. keeping patrons and volun- “This year, we were The Grandmothers to teers safe. planning to celebrate the Grandmothers Campaign

The Grateful Gran- 10 years that the Grateful raises money to finance nies Market will be held Grannies have been raising community-based orgaat Duggan Mall during the funds for the Grandmoth- nizations which identify Saturday morning Farm- ers to Grandmothers Cam- where funding is most ers’ Market for four weeks, paign, but our gathering needed and support these starting Nov. 28 until plans have unfortunately areas of need. “Grassroots Dec. 19, from 10 a.m. until been put on hold until it movements such as ours 1 p.m. is safe to do so. Howev- are starting to make many

“At a time of year so er, we are all still proud transformative changes in steeped in tradition, we are of the fact that we have dealing with the demands being forced to make dras- raised almost $200,000 of fighting diseases such as tic changes to how we cele- in the past 10 years with AIDS/HIV.” brate and enjoy each other’s the sale of angels, account- The Grateful Grancompany,” said Christmas ing for almost $25,000 of nies of Camrose and area Market chairperson Janet that. These angels are also encourage people to conGalenza. “The Grateful available for purchase year tinue supporting their Grannies have also faced round at Quilting from the cause by either donating many challenges this year. Heart.” craft items, or attending We have tried to keep both Galenza added that the market and picking out our members and the pub- the yearly Christmas Mar- a unique handcrafted gift lic engaged in our fund- ket usually provides them for those special people in raising goals, while trying with $5,000 to $7,000 to your life and assisting othto ensure both the safety of send directly to the Ste- ers a world apart. our families and the safety phen Lewis Foundation. “It This year has people of others.” is our biggest fundraiser of fusing new traditions with

Galenza indicated the year, so we are hoping old traditions, and the that the Grateful Gran- the community will con- tradition of giving may nies hope this is a tempo- tinue to support our cause.” be taking on a new form. rary measure for this year, Reaching worldwide For many, it may mean a but that they do appreci- The Grateful Grannies deeper connection to those ate how well received they are a dedicated group of receiving the gift, and how were by the organizers of grandmothers and grand a gift can give beyond the the Farmers’ Market. “We “others” who, along with recipient. sincerely appreciate their hundreds of other groups For more information generosity in accommodat- across Canada, raise mon- or to donate handcrafting our group.” ey to support the Afri- ed items, contact Janet

In previous years, can grandmothers. These Galenza at 780-679-2676.

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The Grateful Grannies Christmas Market features a variety of homemade crafts that would make perfect, unique gifts for the holiday season, including their AIDS Angels, left, and adorable Gnomes, above. They are gifts that will have the potential to reach out around the world.

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Municipal Stimulus Program funding

By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Alberta has taken steps to protect the lives and livelihoods of all Albertans. Through the Alberta Recovery Plan, the government has responded to the unprecedented challenge posed by the continued pandemic with measures to help our provincial and local economies recover, as well as put us in a better position for the future.

One of the most prominent initiatives that the government has introduced is the Municipal Stimulus Program (MSP), which provides additional capital infrastructure funding to municipalities and Métis Settlements. The Government of Alberta has directed $500 million to the MSP to support economic recovery and fund jobs across our province.

In the latest round of MSP funding announcements, ten projects within the Camrose constituency have been approved, directing more than $2.6 million in investments into the constituency.

Approved projects include the 51st Avenue utility services project, water reservoir roof repairs and relocation of sport courts, a pedestrian railway extension, traffic control improvements, and pedestrian signal installation, among others.

The approved projects are located in the City of Camrose, Town of Bashaw, Town of Tofield, Village of Alliance, and the Village of Heisler, spreading out the economic stimulus throughout the constituency.

Each project will create several direct jobs, dependent on the size of the project, as well as indirect jobs and stimulus in the surrounding areas.

Through the funding allocations, we can sustain and create local jobs, enhance provincial competitiveness and productivity, position communities to participate in future economic growth, and reduce municipal red tape to promote job-creating private sector investment. All of these will contribute to the overarching priorities of the Alberta Recovery Plan of job creation, building infrastructure, and diversifying our economy, with the ultimate goal of getting our province back on track after the economic hit of COVID-19.

In addition to the $500 million supplied by the Government of Alberta for these shovel-ready projects, Alberta is also matching $233 million in federal funding to support municipal operating costs during the pandemic and $70 million to support public transit operating costs, creating an additional $606 million under the federal Safe Restart Agreement. With these initiatives combined, Alberta municipalities will receive more than $1.1 billion to build core infrastructure, support municipal and public transit operating costs, and create thousands of goodpaying jobs now.

I’m very glad to see these worthwhile projects going ahead in Camrose that will both stimulate our local economy now, as well as put our communities in a better position in the years ahead. These MSP-funded capital projects are just one way in which the UCP government is investing in rural Alberta and the Camrose constituency.

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.