November 24, 2020 Camrose Booster

2020

Vol. LXVIII, No. 53

40 pages

November 24, 2020

Always better – always better read

Black Friday / Midnight Madness …somewhat different this year.

Spread out over more days and hours because local businesses care about you and your health.

Bargains still on! Because we want, and need, you to shop local. So important to the community that we’ve changed the format of this week’s Booster. Enjoy!

Join Duggan Mall for shopping and gift ideas – all under one roof!

3D Days off H Holiday lid Sh Shopping i Thurs. to Sat., Nov. 26 to 28 Midnight Madness Friday night – Business hours may vary • Super sales at Downtown Merchants • Diverse array of stores = Unique gift selection • Enjoy Christmas Magic in Downtown Camrose

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Friday, November 27 Mall doors are open till 9 pm

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS!

Check your favourite stores for Black Friday hours and specials!

…simply irresistible!

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• All Sweaters • All Jeans • All Casual and Dress Shirts • All Casual and Dress Pants

Wed., Nov. 25 to Sat., Nov. 28 For your safety, sale hours have been extended. Shop early to avoid line-ups.

Midnight Madness EXTENDED HOURS Wednesday, Nov. 25, Open 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Thursday, Nov. 26, Open 9:30 am to 9:00 pm Friday, Nov. 27, Open 9:30 am to midnight Saturday, Nov. 28, Open 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

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• WEAR A MASK • SOCIAL DISTANCE • SANITIZE YOUR HANDS.

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BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

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Instead of shopping online this Christmas, discover all the Camrose retailers that carry what you are searching for.

It is important to support our local businesses this Christmas, now more than ever.

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K E E W ALL LON G! ENTIRE SOLES-ON-SALE ROOM! Half off regular White Tag prices upstairs from Monday to Saturday! Well over 2,000 pairs of Ladies’ and Men’s Brand-Name Footwear!

ALL WEEK LONG!

LADIES’ AND MEN’S BOOTS ✓ Winter Boots ✓ Fashion/On Trend Boots ✓ Trail Boots ✓ Tall Boots ✓ Short Boots

Shop early as sizes are going fast!

EXCLUDES BLUNDSTONE AND RED WING

Open unt until 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26; midnight on Friday, Nov. 27; and the sale continues all day Saturday, Nov. 28; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Christmas Fund needs your help

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

By Murray Green

AND

EVENT WED.

TO

SAT., NOVEMBER 25

TO

28 ONLY!

Roll the dice and SAVE 15 to 50%!

For Example: ROLL ‘5’ = 50%

OFF ROLL ‘26’ = 40% OFF ROLL ‘15’ = 20% OFF SAVE 20% UP TO HALF PRICE EXCLUDED FROM THIS EVENT:

Q-Ray, Forever Jewellery, Watch Bands, Batteries and Repairs Discounts apply to new purchases only and cannot be combined with any other discounts.

BLACK FRIDAY HOURS: 11 AM TO 6 PM

Duggan Mall, Camrose Phone 780-672-8811 www.richardsonsjewellery.ca

The holiday season is fast approaching.

So, too, is the time to get ready to assemble food and toy hampers for the Merry Christmas Fund.

The Camrose Merry Christmas Fund was started 55 years ago when a need was met by supplying food hampers to less fortunate families within the community.

Last year, the Camrose Merry Christmas Fund supplied about 250 hampers to families.

“I’m expecting that number to be closer to 260 this year,” said Merry Christmas Fund public relations chair Dale Debnam.

“Last year, we raised about $30,000. We need to raise a little more in order to purchase food for the hampers if we receive more requests.”

Donations can be made at the Royal Bank and at the Camrose Legion donation box. You can also mail donations to: Merry Christmas Fund, Box 1612, Camrose, AB T4V 1X6. The Camrose Merry Christmas Fund is a registered charity, so people will be mailed a tax receipt during the first two weeks in January.

The food hampers are intended to provide a good Christmas meal and food for an entire day. “If someone wants to have a hamper delivered to them or a family, they have to register at the Camrose and District Neighbor Aid Center,” said Dale.

The number at the centre is 780-679-3220.

Volunteers also help deliver toys packaged by the Camrose Kinettes. “The Kinettes sort and package the toys, the Lions Club picks them up and drops them off to us, and we send them out with the food hampers,” shared Dale. “We meet at the current Fire Hall starting at 9 a.m., to start delivering hampers,” said Dale.

The hampers are packed at the Fire Hall on Thursday, Dec. 17, and are delivered to homes on Saturday, Dec. 19, in the morning. If people know they are receiving a hamper, they are asked to be home to receive the hamper to avoid it being sent back.

Co-chairs for the Merry Christmas Fund are Morris Henderson and Jason Delwo.

If you need a donation picked up, contact Dale Debnam at 780-878-4465.

“It is a good outing for families who want to expose their children to volunteering during the Christmas season.”

The Fund was launched with donations from the Round Hill Elks and Re/Max Camrose.

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Elks to Cheer

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Cheer Fund representative Jason Delwo, left, accepts $400 for the food hamper program from Camrose Elks Lodge exalted ruler Gerry Czapp on Nov. 9, from the service club’s various fundraising efforts. The Cheer Fund program provides a food hamper for those in need at Christmas time.

2020

Vol. LXVIII, No. 53 40 pages November 24, 2020

The Kinette Club of Camrose members, volunteers from the community, and local service groups are anticipating an extraordinarily busy Christmas season. The Kinettes, along with other service club volunteers, are hosting their annual Toy Drive on November 28, outside the Camrose Registry office on 48 Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The group will be accepting new, unwrapped gifts, as well as cash donations for the annual Silent Santa Campaign, giving gifts to those most in need. As usual, this admirable team effort will include accepting, sorting and allocating donated items, including toys, grooming items, sporting goods, puzzles and games, gift cards, hobby items and select clothing, with the goal of making Christmas more cheerful for everyone.

It almost goes without saying that demand will be up this year. Collection boxes can be found at key Camrose businesses (see the list on pages 11 and 22 of this edition).

Inside

Midnight Madness-Black Friday 1-6 Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . 12 City of Camrose . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Out and About . . . . . . . . . 18 & 19 Kinsmen Radio Auction . . 20 & 21 Seniors’ Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 On the Road . . . . . . . . . . . 29-31 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-38 Central Agencies Realty Inc. 39 & 40

Kinettes Amanda Dyer and Kathy Schwab simulate the process of dropping by a home to deliver gifts, in order to make Christmas a little brighter for a family in need.

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Keeping sidewalks clear and safe

By Lori Larsen

As more residents are taking advantage of extra time spent outdoors, the onset of winter weather, snow and ice have made traversing City sidewalks a little more hazardous.

In an effort to ensure all property owners in the City are doing their part to keep sidewalks clear and safe for all users, the City of Camrose Bylaw 2371/03 regulates removal of snow and other obstructions from sidewalks in the City of Camrose.

A sidewalk, as defined in the bylaw, means any hard surfaced path or route intended for use by pedestrians that is situated on City-owned land.

As per paragraph three of Bylaw 2371/03, every occupant or owner of any property, other than a residential property, shall, within twenty-four (24) hours (excluding Sundays and holidays) after the cessation of a snowfall, remove all snow and ice from any sidewalk adjacent to the said property.

As per paragraph four of Bylaw 2371/03, every occupant or owner of any residential property, shall, within seventy-two (72) hours (excluding Sundays and holidays) after the cessation of a snowfall, remove all snow and ice from any sidewalk adjacent to the said property.

Further to the Bylaw paragraph 11, no person shall cause damage to any sidewalk by pounding, hammering, picking or chiseling, or depositing any chemical or other substance thereon; and paragraph 12, no person shall deposit, or in any way cause to be deposited upon any public sidewalk or roadway, any snow or ice or dirt.

If any owner or occupant of any property in the City of Camrose is deemed to be in contravention of the bylaw, they may be issued a notice by an enforcement officer requiring them to remedy the conditions within twenty-four (24) hours, and if they fail, neglect or refuse to comply with the notice issued, will be found guilty of an offence under this bylaw.

According to paragraph 17 of the bylaw, in the event that any person who has been issued with a notice to remedy a condition that is deemed to be in contravention of this bylaw, and fails or neglects or refuses to comply with such notice, the enforcement officer may cause such work to be done as they consider necessary, and (a) charge the cost to the owner or occupant as a debt due and owing to the City, or (b) charge the cost against the property as a special assessment to be

recovered in like manner as and with other taxes.

Any person who contravenes any provision of Bylaw 2371/03 is guilty of an offense and shall be liable, on summary conviction, to a fine of not less than $50 for the first offense, and $100 for the second and subsequent offenses.

Camrose residents enjoy a plethora of beautiful trails that weave throughout the City in parks and green spaces, but are reminded during winter months to use extra care and caution when walking the trails.

“This winter season will be a difficult one for Parks to navigate given the current state of COVID issues, which has impacted our staffing levels,” explained Ken Krueger, City of Camrose parks manager. “In general, the City asks people to be patient with snow removal on trails as City-owned sidewalks around the city and municipally owned buildings get first priority, which then is followed by high use trails such as Mirror Lake.”

According to Bylaw 2371/03, paragraph seven, the City of Camrose will not be required to clear snow from the walkway trail system within park areas.

Continued on page 9

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Christmas on the horizon

By Damien C. Kurek, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot

With the Christmas holidays around the corner, many are starting to think about decorating homes, buying the perfect gift for loved ones, or looking for that special something that reminds you of the season, memories with family and good times to be enjoyed.

This week, with shopping and Christmas on everyone’s minds, I wanted to share a few thoughts on the upcoming festivities.

Local restaurants, crafts people, clothing stores and many other small businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. These businesses rely on the holiday season for a strong revenue stream and need our support. This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you will find lots of good deals for good quality products.

But your holiday shopping doesn’t have to be limited to Black Friday. When you are out and about, running your daily errands, find a local coffee shop or restaurant for a bite to eat. It is amazing to see what we have in our own backyard!

Following Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Giving Tuesday. Many folks in our communities have been negatively affected by the current economic situation. If you are able to, consider making a donation to one of the many charities, food banks, and churches around Battle River-Crowfoot that are seeking donations of food, money, toys, etc. These organizations are important to our communities and may mean the difference whether or not someone has food on their table or gifts under the tree.

Finally, we all know that the holidays are a time for giving and letting those who matter the most to you know how much you appreciate them. During the holidays, however, there are many Canadians Armed Forces members who won’t be able to spend their time at home. You can wish our troops Merry Christmas and share how much you support them, by sending them a card expressing your gratitude and thanking them for the sacrifices they make. You can mail cards to my office postage free, and I will be sure to send the cards to the military before Christmas. For more details on this, visit www.damienkurek.ca/cardsfortroops.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column, you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, text 403.575-5625, or email damien.kurek@parl.gc.ca.

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Keeping sidewalks clear and safe Continued from page 8

“Officially, the parks trails are not under a required timeline service as per ‘Snow Removal Bylaw’ and have a service level ‘as time permits’,” further explained Krueger.

However, City crews make every effort to ensure the trails are cleared for residents to enjoy.

For more information

on the City of Camrose bylaw, visit the City website at www.camrose.ca/en/ your-government/bylaws. aspx and click on the Snow Removal Bylaw.

Residents are also reminded that the cross country ski trails are meticulously groomed for cross country skiing use only. Camrose Ski Club requests people to not use

the cross country ski trails for walking, as it not only damages the hard work done by groomers, but it can be hazardous for skiers and walkers to have to navigate around each other.

For more information on the Camrose Ski Club, visit the website at www.camroseskiclub.com.

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It could be worse

What with the pandemic and economic downturn and turbulent world events and winter and a few technology glitches and the odd personal challenge, I suspect that in east central Alberta in November, many of us are not as cheerful as we would prefer.

An age-old strategy to avoid sinking into a dark place is to think, “It could be worse.” In that spirit, here are a few items that made me gasp or laugh or both in the past week. Each of them made me grateful that I wasn’t in one of these “could be worse” situations. ***

In east central Alberta, as winter settles in, we experience snow and ice and cold. In northern India, as winter approaches, toxic smog fills the air, especially in the capital, New Delhi.

The smog is created by many factors, including changing wind direction and speed, dust from the Thar Desert, industrial emissions, homeless people burning small fires to keep warm, farmers burning crop residue rather than plowing it under, and oh yes, nearly 22 million people (New Delhi.)

Recently, the air quality index in New Delhi was about 475 on a scale of 500. Anything above 60 is considered unhealthy for humans.

For a few summers, here in Alberta, we’ve had smoke in the air from wildfires. And I’m sure I’m not the only person who has muttered about poor air quality, while driving past Refinery Row on the way into Edmonton and seeing polluted air hanging over downtown.

It could be worse. We could be in northern India. ***

One story that made me laugh–only because I wasn’t living through it–was about barking bachelor sea lions.

At this time of year, for about two months in Cowichan Bay on the coast north of Victoria, BC, sea lions congregate to feast on spawning salmon.

Great for the sea lions. Not so great for people who live there.

Sea lions range from about 850 to 2,500 pounds each. About three hundred of them, mostly males, gather on a floating breakwater. Sometimes if it gets too crowded, the sea lions spill over into nearby boats, occasionally sinking them. Sometimes the sea lions tear commercial fishing nets to get to the fish.

They’re noisy. One sea lion will start barking and set the others off. And the smell? Like rotting fish.

A federal harbour manager says the event is, “like a big bachelor party.” The same harbour manager said, “I have to keep all my windows and my doors closed between the noise and the stink.” When the harbour manager is checking on boats, “My eyes are watering from the ammonia. You can hardly breathe down there.”

Whatever we might not appreciate about our winter environment on the prairies, it could be worse. At least it’s mostly quiet and doesn’t smell bad. ***

I have friends in the US. Not to belabor it, let’s just say they’re not finding it easy to live in their country right now. Weeks after their election, political machinations continue. One friend lives in a town of 32,000 people (about the size of Leduc). Her town has more than 1,000 active COVID cases. She and her husband would escape to Canada if they could, but the border is closed.

Whenever I feel grumpy about something in our province or our country, I’m grateful to the US for helping me remember it could be worse. ***

If you too use the strategy of “it could be worse,” you can be grateful that, whatever else is going on, you can at least breathe clean air. You don’t have barking smelly bachelor sea lions destroying your peace and quiet.

You don’t live south of the border.

Whatever is going on in your life, it could be worse.

There! Life is better already, right? ***

I’d love to hear from you! If you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics, send a note to Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com.

I’ll happily reply within one business day.

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Thankfulness

In the midst of the continuing COVID craziness, I needed to remind myself of all the things I’m thankful for. Maybe you can relate.

So here goes, in no particular order: Family and friends, Booster Banter, big black and green garbage bins, book boxes around town, skating on Mirror Lake, all the hike/bike/xc ski trails, line dancing on Wednesday mornings, Bible study on Tuesday mornings, friendly helpful staff in all the stores/businesses, spontaneous conversations with strangers, perfect reflections on the lake, view from the top of the ski hill, the hum of the furnace on a cold day, fresh clean untrodden sparkling snow, an outdoor clothesline, trees to contemplate, birds to observe, vast prairie sky with spectacular sunrises and sunsets, food in the fridge and water on tap, Augustana University College and St. Mary’s Hospital, Lougheed PAC and Bailey theatre, the many books available on the interlibrary loan system, clean streets, the spire and cross on the top of the Catholic church, the migration of geese overhead, Shane and Lucas, Reg and Lance, John (You know who you are. Thanks!), singing with my family for Messiah’s live stream church services during lockdown, Sunday afternoon jaunts, ever-present Orion and Ursa Major, hearty laughter, hoar frost, double rainbows and sundogs, Sudoku, garden produce, leftovers, thrift shops and recycling, snow crystals on my face, flannel sheets, cumulus clouds, the blue of September skies, Google and YouTube, a really good hamburger, and the list goes on and on and on…

Carolyn Olson, Camrose Too much

Too much government is bad. We all know that, or should know that “big government” will always destroy the freedoms in that country; therefore, they must be kept in check.

Our Alberta Health Services (AHS) is too big and expensive and ineffective–it may be killing as many as it cures–why would any thinking person want to pay for this?

I would like to see much of our AHS done by private companies, not government.

I am aware of many services within AHS that operate outside of acceptable behaviour, according to their own standards, including cover-ups. Let’s not forget that taxpayers pay for their scandals and lawyers, nor forget that “big unions”, too, are unnecessary.

This brings to mind the Notley NDP who brought fake charges against Rebel News and their reporter for writing a book; the UCP is still paying government lawyers to bring this action into court–why?

We have been witnessing the corruption and cover-up of evil deeds of federal government: SNC, WE, etc., scandal after scandal. The WE scandal goes back to goat sacrificing and drinking of blood.

It’s time to free the people to have a choice–thank you, Premier Jason Kenney, for following sound advice regarding health services.

AHS has gotten too big for proper check and balances.

Tina Kawalilak, Beaver County Peaceful protest

Each Friday since Oct. 30, concerned Camrose residents have gathered outside the office of our MLA Jackie Lovely to display signs of concern. More than 40 people have met peacefully and respectfully, masked and distancing, to display signs expressing our concerns. In addition to those who’ve gathered, well over 100 more have honked in support on the way by.

Our causes are varied, but we share frustration around how our government is implementing harmful policies without respectful engagement, without proper expertise, and without sufficient concern for the most marginalized Albertans.

Efforts by our MLA to bring funding to the Camrose Rotary and Family Violence Action Society are warmly welcomed. However, this does not make up for cuts to per-capita funding for First Nations, K-12 education, post-secondary education, AISH, health care, childcare and the arts. We remain concerned that pensions, public land, environmental oversight, worker’s rights and public health care are at risk.

On Nov. 20, our focus was on the Grassy Mountain Coal Project. This project by an Australiabased coal company will remove mountaintops

in the Crowsnest Pass; it threatens our headwaters and the treaty rights of Indigenous peoples.

We will continue gathering until we see tangible, meaningful effort made to protect Albertans in these troubling times.

All are welcome to join us each Friday at 3 p.m., outside our MLA’s office (information available through the Alberta Government website).

Rayleigh Conley, Camrose Take survey

It was heartening to be invited to participate in a democratic process that I much admired in the US; namely, a town hall meeting (modified to an audio conference call due to COVID). The town hall meeting was convened by the Alberta Firearms Advisory Committee (AFAC) whose mandate is to hear concerns about the federal firearms legislation and provide recommendations on how provincial policies can best support law-abiding gun owners while keeping Albertans safe.

Having been an avid hunter and a competitive target shooter for more than 60 years, I had a great deal of interest in having my opinion(s) expressed (and heard?).

The Canadian Firearms Advisory Committee (CFAC) membership represents law enforcement officers, public health advocates, women’s groups, civilian firearms users, gun control advocates and members of the legal community.

Recent CFAC recommendations have been to reclassify assault style semi-automatic rifles from the current “restricted” status to “prohibited” status. Safety minister Blaney, while in PM Harper’s cabinet, overruled every RCMP recommendation to that effect.

My intended town hall input was to support the notion making assault rifles “prohibited weapons” (as in most other countries except the US) since (i) they are not legal for hunting and (ii) their design is for killing humans in military or police work.

Since, firearms registry is a federal responsibility, why, in times of fiscal restraint, would a parallel, and very costly, AFAC be struck when its output is entirely irrelevant to federal legislation?

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Constitutionally, provincial legislation regarding firearms is restricted to hunting regulations and regulations regarding discharge of firearms in municipalities.

In contrast to the broad cross section of society represented in the CFAC, introductions of AFAC members revealed that membership was composed entirely of the retail firearms sector, hunting and shooting sports enthusiasts. Hmmm!

The chairperson repeatedly invited callins by pressing *3… after many attempts of *3-receiver click, *3-receiver click, *3-receiver click, it appeared futile to attempt to call in. Meanwhile… selected call-ins lobbed softball questions to the panel, allowing panel members to promote their vested interest narrative.

This town hall meeting was nothing more than a UCP-orchestrated charade.

Albertans can fill out an online survey regarding firearms legislation; however, results submitted by self selecting respondents have zero statistical validity, except for the additional charade of validating AFAC/UCP preconceived opinions.

Voice your opinion, take the survey…invalid as it is; knowing that your opinion(s) will be selectively cherry picked.

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As of Monday, Nov. 23, the number of COVID-19 active cases, according to Alberta Health, in the City of Camrose was 50 and the number of active cases in Camrose County was 18.

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When you see red and blue f lashing lights on Dec. 5, from noon until 3 p.m., in front of the Camrose Registry off 48th Avenue, it’s time to pull over and help out some amazing organizations in Camrose.

Char ity Checkstop, hosted by Camrose Police Service and Camrose RCMP, is once again encouraging residents to give what they can to lend

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CPS and RCMP members, with the assistance of other thoughtful volunteers, will be braving winter weather standing on the service road off 48th Avenue, eastbound in front of Camrose Registry, joyfully accepting donations for Camrose and District Victim Services Unit, Camrose Open Door and Camrose Women’s Shelter.

Donations of cash, nonperishable food items and personal hygiene items will be accepted.

“Due to COVID-19, 2020 has been such a difficult year for so many nonprofit organizations who rely on fundraising,” commented Camrose Police Service Community relations and crime prevention officer Constable Kelly Bauer.

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HOSPICE FUNDS

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Hospice Society of Camrose representative Bryan Lynka, left, accepts $400 from Camrose Elks Lodge exalted ruler Gerry Czapp on Nov. 9, from the service club’s various fundraising efforts.

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“Our outdoor checkstop format, with a few simple modifications, will be a safe event for all who stop by to donate, and for those who are volunteering their time. We are excited for our 14th annual Char-

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these agencies depend on, not only at Christmas time, but also to help them get through the year.”

Camrose Women’s Shelter executive director Nora-Lee Rear speaks about the importance of fundraisers in providing for those in need. “For the Camrose Women’s Shelter, being included in this

year’s Charity Checkstop is like being offered a big comfy sweater and slippers for sitting by the fire.

“Last year, the shelter was able to provide every outreach family with a big box of groceries, and all of the kids in shelter lots of toys for Christmas morning. It is very important for community organiza-

tions such as ours to pull together and be a part of a something bigger and collaborative, especially in difficult years such as we’ve just experienced, so I can’t praise and thank the Camrose Police enough for initiating this event and for doing it in a way that is safe for everyone.”

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City council votes for arbitration

By Lori Larsen

During the City of Camrose regular council meeting held on Nov. 16, City council voted (recorded vote) unanimously in favour of a motion that the County proposal, with respect to recreation, fire and recycling (agreement), be respectfully rejected and the administration be directed to begin the process of arbitration between the City of Camrose and Camrose County.

Over the past two years, the City and County have been negotiating back and forth on an agreement for shared services including: recreation, recycling and fire, after the province developed the Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks (ICFs) legislation.

The ICFs are to provide for integrated and strategic planning, delivery and funding of intermunicipal services with municipalities that share a common boundary (unless they are members of the same growth management board).

The intention of the ICFs are to allocate scarce resources efficiently in the providing local services and ensuring municipalities contribute funding to services that benefit their residents.

“The key takeaway

from the ICF is an intent for municipalities to work together to look for synergies and to look for ways to provide services to the various residents more efficiently,” explained City of Camrose manager Malcolm Boyd. “Another outcome from it is that it does provide a backstop for municipalities that can’t reach an agreement on a fair and equitable solution.

It provides them with an arbitration option.

“We’ve been in discussion with the Camrose County for the past two years, and we do have a number of agreements that are in place, but there are three agreements that we have been unable to reach a satisfactory conclusion. In particular, that is recreation, fire service and recycling.”

Boyd said that the approach the City has proposed is not unique to the City of Camrose, and that other municipalities have proposed this similar approach.

“Essentially, it uses a map based per capita approach. For example, recreation facilities that provide services to City of Camrose and to an area of the County outside of the City, we look at the population within the City and look at the population that can reasonably be expected

to access that service, then we share the cost of providing that service on a per capita basis.”

Boyd said this approach was not unique and was recommended in a report provided by a consultant hired by the City.

“What we like about this approach is it is based on logic and data, and going forward, you can use census data from Stats Canada to populate it and not have to negotiate over costs going forward.”

Boyd said the City has received counter proposals from the County, which council has been able to look at and, at this point, administration is looking for further direction from council in response to those counter proposals.

Councillor Greg Wood said, “We are at the point where we need to have a third party give us an opinion on what is fair.”

Councillor Wayne Throndson commented, “We welcome County usage of our facilities, it is just a question of how much they should pay, what is equitable. We don’t take the decision to propose going to arbitration lightly. I recognize there is an expense, and there is going to be a lot of time spent, but that is the mechanism the government has put forward

for us. We have reached the point where the gap is too big. Arbitration provides us with a mechanism to make our case, and the County can make their case, and a third party will make a decision for us.”

Throndson asked the record to show the most recent proposal from the County.

Mayor Norm Mayer provided the following.

“The offer for the upcoming year, the base figure of $387,506.88, and on top of that they (County) added $264,000, which councillor Throndson indicated, is paying the $2,640,000 commitment on the new pool over a period of 10 years (on recreation).”

In a message to Camrose residents, Mayor Norm Mayer stated, “Camrose City council would have liked to have had a fair ICF agreement in place with the County without requiring arbitration, which will be costly for both parties.

However, the City cannot continue to provide services to the County residents without appropriate funding agreements in place.

“City council has been forced into a position to make the difficult decision to institute differential pricing at the Aquatic Centre, for all our ice surfaces, at the Chuck McLean

Arts Centre and for use of our ball fields. This is not something done lightly, but we have a responsibility to our residents to have fair and equitable user fees.

“The City has also provided notice to the County that we are enacting our one-year clause to exit the current fire services agreement. Both of these decisions were something we wanted to do as a last resort. However, without agreements in place, the burden of the cost of services will be borne by Camrose residents, which is not fair or in the spirit of the ICF process. Finally, council (City) has directed administration to prepare for the arbitration process, as it seems that a fair and equitable agreement cannot be made.”

Boyd later stated to The Camrose Booster that, “The differential pricing at our recreation facilities is viewed as a temporary measure until an agreement on funding can be reached with the County.

Ideally, I would like to see the County and the City partnering to make joint decisions on regional recreation service levels.”

The full message from Mayor Norm Mayer is available on the City of Camrose website www.camrose.ca.

Guest editorial

Don Mazankowski

By Arnold Malone

ELKS DONATIONS

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Above photo: École Camrose Composite High School teacher Jeremy Huslage, left, accepts four $125 scholarships for high school students from Camrose Elks Lodge exalted ruler Gerry Czapp on Nov. 9, from the service club’s various fundraising efforts. The funds were awarded to Coltin Ellingson, fabrication/welding; Eric Tomaszewski, mechanics/automotives; Himeno Suzuki, cosmetology; and Johnathan Fitchie, construction studies.

Bottom photo. Camrose and District Support Services OSCAR director Kandace Bonney, left, accepts $200 from Camrose Elks Lodge exalted ruler Gerry Czapp on Nov. 9, from the service club’s various fundraising efforts. OSCAR is an after school care program.

Anyone who ever aspires to a career in politics would be well served by emulating the characteristics of the great Donald (Don) Mazankowski. Affectionately known as “Maz”, he was admired by members of all parties. He was a workhorse in politics and he tried hard to make the best better.

Good ideas from opposition members were utilized and credit was passed back to the source. It seemed as if he was the member for all of Alberta and a large swath of Canada. Private members of all parties approached Maz when they had an issue and were having difficulty getting the attention of a department.

I recall coming out from the government lobby after one Question Period and observing two members of the Block Quebecois standing by Maz’s office across the rotunda from the chamber. A few days later, I was talking to one of the Block members and mentioned that I noticed he was waiting to see Maz. That member put his hands together as if in payer and then pointed skyward and said, “Maz is a man from Heaven. He helps everybody.”

Maz was widely respected as a person who truly looked upon his role as being a servant for all of Canada.

Prime Minister Brian Mulroney designated a very rare distinction upon Maz prior his retirement by bestowing upon him the title of The Right Honourable Donald Mazankowski. Further, he was so widely respected that when the new Heart Institution was under construction for the University of Alberta Hospital, they chose to name the facility The Right Honourable Don Mazankowski Heart Institute.

He was a man of the people and he had the fine ability to talk issues without engaging in personalities.

He was the model of what a public servant ought to be.

All of Canada has been advantaged because Maz has been among us.

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Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Section 606 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta and amendments thereto, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Council of the City of Camrose gave First Reading to Bylaw #3126-20 on October 5, 2020.

An excellent opportunity exists for a highly motivated Information and Records Management Analyst to join our dynamic and committed team. The Information and Records Management Analyst oversees all areas of information and records management for the City of Camrose including the design and documentation of workflow to make appropriate recommendations that positively impact information sharing and management practices. This position reports to the Manager of Information Technology.

The purpose of Bylaw #3126-20 is to update the Augustana Area Redevelopment Plan.

A Public Hearing is scheduled to be held as follows: Date: December 7, 2020 Time: 5:00 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers, City of Camrose, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8

FUNCTIONS: • Implement and administer the City’s Information and Records Management Program including planning, organizing, monitoring, and coordinating the maintenance, protection, retrieval, and disposition of all information within the City.

Any person(s) who have an interest regarding the passing of Bylaw #3126-20 are encouraged to attend the Public Hearing in person to state their support or objections. Any written submissions to be considered by City Council are required to be submitted no later than November 30, at 4:00 pm. by mail to:

• Implement and manage a function based Corporate Recordkeeping System including electronic records systems, scanning and imaging processes.

• Coordinate and evaluate Information and Records Management activities to ensure standardization across the organization.

• Perform individual department assessments on the Information and Records Management program implementation and performance in the form of internal audits.

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• Develop guiding documents for end users of the Electronic Document Records Management System (Laserfiche).

Residents who have already submitted their comments under the previous advertisements will not be required to resubmit unless you prefer to make a new submission.

• Assist with the Electronic Document Record Management System (Laserfiche) administration, testing and maintenance.

• Develop, implement, and execute a records protection and disaster recovery program.

Notice is hereby given that Council may thereafter without further notice proceed with final approval of Bylaw #3126-20 at the regular Council Meeting on December 7, 2020.

For additional information, contact Aaron Leckie, Manager, Planning and Development, phone 780-672-4428 or email to aleckie@camrose.ca

• Assume day-to-day care, custody and control of all designated records storage areas.

• Train designated staff and departmental users in the operation of new and revised records management systems, conduct training classes as necessary; act as an ongoing information resource to system users.

QUALIFICATIONS : • Information and Records Management Degree, or relevant program from an accredited post-secondary institute.

• Minimum four (4) years’ experience in records management administration. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Municipal experience considered an asset.

• Thorough understanding of classification structures, including functional methodologies.

• Experience implementing an organization-wide Information and Recordkeeping system with extensive knowledge of information and records management standards, processes and terminology.

• Working knowledge of Laserfiche and database design and support an asset, or extensive knowledge of working with EDRMS with records management rules deployed.

• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills along with demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.

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.

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• Excellent planning, organizational, project management, problem solving and decision making skills.

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Help should be only three digits away

By Murray Green

Battle River-Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek wants help to be only three digits away in a time of need.

“As we continue to battle the coronavirus pandemic, the increased isolation, physical distancing, health and financial concerns has led to heightened anxiety, depression, substance abuse and a suicide crisis,” said Kurek.

Research conducted by the Canadian Mental Health Association has shown that more Canadians, especially

the most vulnerable, are thinking about suicide.

“As your Member of Parliament, I have heard many tragic stories of how suicide has impacted our communities.”

Canada’s Suicide Prevention Hotline has experienced a call increase of 200 per cent during the pandemic, and in British Columbia, the local health services crisis hotlines have been overwhelmed, leading to increased wait times.

“Imagine calling 9-1-1 during an emergency and

being asked to hold the line, or worse, getting an automated message? This is unacceptable,” added Kurek.

“Currently, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline in Canada is a standard 10-digit number that, I would argue, is an unnecessary barrier. When someone is in crisis and at the point where they want to ask for help, a simple threedigit and easy-to-remember number could make the difference between a life saved and a life lost.”

Recently, Todd Doherty,

Conservative MP, tabled a motion in Parliament to consolidate existing suicide prevention services into one national, three-digit phone number that is accessible to all Canadians: 9-8-8.

The United States has acted in this regard by passing bipartisan legislation signed by President Donald Trump. Starting in 2022, Americans will have access to a simple, easy-to-remember three-digit National Suicide Prevention Hotline (9-8-8).

“Here at home, there is

no reason why we cannot do the same,” shared Kurek.

A true Team Canada approach means working together, across party lines, for the benefit of all Canadians. “This lifesaving initiative needs to be passed and implemented immediately.

As leaders, Canadians are counting on us and we need to be there for them.”

Call or email the minister of health, Patty Hajdu, at 1-613-996-4792 or Patty.Hajdu@parl.gc.ca to let her know you support the motion.

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CDSS submits annual budget request to County

By Murray Green

The Camrose and District Support Services is asking Camrose County to continue to fund its programs with the same amount as in recent years.

“We are looking for the same amount of funding as in the past. Our budget was approved by the CDSS board. We haven’t had an increase in four years, and we try to live within our means,” explained CDSS

executive director Margaret Holliston, at the Nov. 10 Camrose County regular meeting.

“This year, COVID halted some programs to elevate some funding concerns that may have come up,” she added.

“We receive $61,588 from the County, 20 per cent, and 80 per cent from the province. It (the budget) looks the same because it hasn’t changed

over the past few years.

It now includes Ferintosh with the County,” said Margaret.

The province adds $246,352, for a combined total budget of $307,940.

Some of the rural programs didn’t operate this summer. “Cell phones were collected to connect people together and that seemed to work well. Summer in the Park was cancelled.

Clarence updated small

rural events, but most didn’t run. He used other things to connect and continued to deliver services,” said Margaret.

Clarence Hastings is the CDSS Rural Community program director. Various programs operate in the communities of Bawlf, Bittern Lake, Edberg, Hay Lakes and Rosalind.

“We work hard, especially through the Rural Community Program, to

ensure that all residents of Camrose and district are aware of our programming and feel comfortable accessing it as needed,” she said.

“I thank the County for its continuing support,” Margaret concluded.

Council received the presentation as information and will review the request during budget meetings.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, November 24, 2020 – Page 17

Camrose County and City of Camrose Negotiations Recreation Services Agreement Camrose County Council would like to take the opportunity to respond to information printed in “City Proposes Tiered Fees” article in The Camrose Booster on October 27, 2020. In that article, City of Camrose Mayor Mayer is quoted as saying, “We have not been able to see a recreation sharing agreement, nor have we received the capital funding for the pool in the amount of $2,640,000 from the County” and “…County residents, this is the result of a County decision to not enter into a meaningful recreation agreement with the City.”

million to the new swimming pool but unfortunately the City is unable to accept the proposed capital contribution with the conditions attached.”

A number of meetings occurred during the ensuing months of 2018 when the City asked if the County could “increase the annual contribution to around $450,000.”

- October 2018 To ensure that the County was being fair and inline with other municipal agreements, Camrose County hires an independent firm to review the County proposal.

that the County values recreation services and supports, in addition to the City facilities, recreation facilities and programs in 11 areas within the boundaries of Camrose County (Bashaw, Hay Lakes, Rosalind, Bawlf, Round Hill, Kingman, Armena, Ohaton, Meeting Creek, Edberg, New Norway and Ferintosh). Facilities, such as ball diamonds and skating rinks, in these communities are often utilized by City of Camrose residents at no charge.

The County recognizes that County ratepayers use City facilities and have, for many years, participated in a Recreation Agreement making annual payments The following is a timeline of the - April 1, 2019 Camrose County to the City of Camrose (averaging discussions and proposals on the presents to the City a second revised $325,105 per year over the past 5 years).

Recreation Funding Agreement between Assessment Based Recreation The County understands that costs the City of Camrose and Camrose County: Agreement that increases the annual have increased and has offered an - April 17, 2017 City of Camrose contribution amount to more than the annual recreation contribution to the requests a contribution of $2.64 million $450,000 annual funding requested by City of Camrose which would provide to the Aquatic Centre Renovation the City of Camrose. funding at $463,000 in 2021 (the 2020 project estimated to cost $12 million. payment under the current agreement - July 3, 2019 City of Camrose was $337,514) and rise to over $500,000 - June 15, 2017 County advises the passes the following motion, “That by the end of the proposed 10-year City that the capital contribution to the Intermunicipal Collaboration agreement, as well as an annual payment the Aquatic Centre will be discussed Framework (ICF) Negotiations be of $264,000 per year for 10 years to fund during 2018 budget deliberations. postponed until the City of Camrose the $2.64 million capital contribution for receives a final report on the - February 2018 Camrose County the Aquatic Center. comparison of other intermunicipal agrees to provide $2.64 million in cash recreation and capital cost sharing The City has rejected County offers and to the Aquatic Centre, conditional agreements in relation to recreation is currently asking for funding in excess that the City of Camrose agree to services.” of $1.2 million in annual recreation an assessment-based model for operating contributions, in addition to recreation funding. The previous - During 2019 The City of Camrose the $2.64 million in capital funds for the deficit funding model resulted in engaged a private firm to assist in the Aquatic Center. This would result in tax fluctuations in the annual payment development of a counter proposal. increases to County residents at a time and is difficult for the County to - January 14, 2020 The City of Camrose when fiscal restraint has been called budget for, and didn’t encourage presents to County Council a proposed for, and when all other areas of County efficient management of facilities. The funding model for $1.2+ million operations are facing budget cuts. The City of Camrose’s report on Recreation annual contribution. increases in deficits at City facilities “The Equitable Approach” indicates cannot rest on the shoulders of County that the costs and accompanying - October 20, 2020 Camrose County residents, and capital decisions in one deficits for running City Recreation provides a third assessment-based municipality are not the responsibility of Facilities increased 11.4% from 2019 to proposal to the City of Camrose, a neighbouring municipality.

2020; and is estimated to increase an along with the $2.64 million capital additional 11.4% from 2020 to 2021, contribution, which reflects the County Council feels that the proposals and an additional 14.2% from 2021 to decrease in County Assessment Values offered a reasonable and meaningful 2022. These sharp increases in costs as a result of Provincial Assessment contribution for the use of these facilities cannot be the responsibility of County Changes, but still provides annual

by County residents. The County residents as the County has no control payments above $450,000 funding for proposal is consistent, or exceeds, (per over the management or operations operations. capita) other urban/rural agreements of the facilities. The assessment-based around the province, the most recent of November 16, 2020 The City of model proposed by the County would which are also based on assessment.

Camrose rejects the County proposal stabilize the funding and is structured and makes a motion to move to The County proposals are also consistent to provide more funding annually arbitration, and passes a bylaw to with direction from the Premier and to the City than the current deficit implement tiered recreation fees the Minister of Municipal Affairs that funding model.

(Non-City residents will pay a 75% “municipalities must reduce costs and - April 16, 2018 the following motion premium above the regular fee to use avoid property tax increases to Albertans was passed by City Council “That City facilities). during these tough economic times”. the City of Camrose thank Camrose The cost of the arbitration process for Camrose County Council wants County County for their proposal regarding the recreation agreement will be very and City of Camrose residents to know a capital contribution of $2.64 expensive and will be borne by City and County residents alike – which is an unnecessary, additional expense in a time of financial constraint for municipalities and residents alike.

Camrose County Council is hopeful Council for the City of Camrose will accept the Assessment Based Recreation Funding Model, and the accompanying capital contribution of $2.64 million (paid in annual installments over 10 years) for the Aquatic Center and avoid prolonging the process and increasing the cost to rural and urban taxpayers.

Phone: 780-672-4446 • Camrose County, 3755 - 43 Avenue, Camrose, Alberta T4V 3S8 Email: county@county.camrose.ab.ca • Website: county.camrose.ab.ca

Fire Services Agreement Negotiations Camrose County and the City of Camrose have a long-standing agreement to share Fire Services within Camrose County.

As part of the agreement: • Camrose County provides a fully equipped fire truck (capital and maintenance costs covered by the County) to the City Fire Department for fires and emergency response calls in the Camrose District or, if necessary, within the City.

• Camrose County pays the full cost (manpower, equipment and supplies) to the City Fire Department for all calls in the County.

• The City of Camrose, as part of the agreement, provides firefighters to man the apparatus as required.

• In addition, Camrose County pays a percentage, based on benefit to the County residents, of the overall facility, equipment, and training costs for the City Fire Hall.

Camrose County has shared service agreements with five other urban municipalities within the County, and the County operates fire halls in three fire districts: New Norway, Ferintosh, and Round Hill. Camrose County owns a total of 21 fire and emergency vehicles, including the fire truck at the City Fire Hall, and is proud of the mutual aid relationship that has been established with all of our urban partners.

At an ICF Committee meeting, the City presented a new cost sharing agreement for fire based on the “cost follows benefit approach” to Fire Services which would have resulted in significant cost savings to the County. This proposal was declined by the County with a note that they were satisfied with the terms of the current agreement. The City of Camrose ICF committee then modified the current agreement with new dates.

Camrose County received a copy of a memo from the City of Camrose indicating the agreement based on current services was to the City’s satisfaction, so it was sent to the County for review on June 5, 2020. At the County Council meeting on September 8, 2020, the terms of the draft fire agreement were accepted by County Council and the City was advised of the decision on September 9, 2020. On October 29, 2020, the City of Camrose provided Camrose County with notice of “Intent to Terminate Fire Protection and Emergency Response Agreement” effective October 28, 2021.

Unfortunately, County Council is unsure why the City served notice to terminate the Fire Protection Agreement when both parties had already agreed to the proposed agreement.

Camrose County would like County residents within the Camrose Fire District to be assured that the County will have a plan in place to provide fire services to those areas affected well in advance of the October 2021 deadline. Camrose County appreciates the Camrose Fire Department and the dedicated, professional service they provide to the County.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, November 24, 2020 – Page 18

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While in Camrose for their live performances of The Sleeping Beauty on Nov. 12, Alberta Ballet held two dance workshops on Nov. 12 and 13 for local dancers to participate in and explore the choreography under the tutelage of Alberta Ballet’s artistic team.

Under the lights of the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre Cargill Theatre, local dancers from both the Camrose Academy of Dance and Ballet Camrose took to the stage and learned from the professionals of Alberta Ballet.

Dancer Karlee Brosius (Camrose Academy of Dance) felt very lucky to be able to participate in the workshops, especially during these challenging times.

“It think it was a great

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Camrose Academy of Dance dancer, 16-year-old Karlee Brosius, left, and Ballet Camrose dancer, 14-year-old Baylie Brown, right, are joined by Alberta Ballet Artistic Director designate Christopher Anderson, centre, for a pose on stage after the workshop presented by Alberta Ballet at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre, for dancers from both local dance clubs.

experience, getting to learn from professionals and different dancers and getting to learn something new, and I am really glad we could participate in this, especially with COVID happening right now. That

means a lot that we got to dance.”

Dancer Bailey Brown (Ballet Camrose) added, “It is a great opportunity to see the different types of dance that there are in the world and really great that

we got to do this through COVID.” In speaking on what lessons the dancers can take away from this experience, Karlee said, “I think it is always important to try your best, even though you might not be good at something. You still get to learn something new and take those corrections and work on them and you will succeed on them eventually.”

Bailey enjoyed being able to learn the different types of techniques that they were taught by the team from Alberta Ballet.

“We learn what they are teaching at the studio or academy and get to take it back to our studio and add it in to all our dances.”

Karlee, who has been dancing for 13 years, said the experience allowed them to see something that they may be able to do when they are older. “May-

be one day, we can dance with them (Alberta Ballet). I think it is great for the public too, they get to watch what they do as well and enjoy the show.”

Bailey, who has been dancing for eight years, said the fact that a professional ballet company comes to Alberta and dances with smaller companies shows them that there are other places where students can learn to dance, then eventually work their way up to dancing with professional companies.

Alberta Ballet artistic director designate Christopher Anderson worked with the local dancers during the workshops, offering pointers and encouragement through his role with Alberta Ballet in helping to develop and present performances and artistic content.

Continued on page 38

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T he CP Hol iday Train will host a virtual concert to support food ba nks across Ca nada this year.

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The University of Alberta Augustana Campus choirs will be presenting a virtual concert on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 4 p.m.

The choirs sing A Light of Song, which will be a free online event.

You can view and listen to the concert at CamroseLive.ca, with a livestream or link directly to YouTube or Vimeo.

The choirs will be led by director of music, Ardelle Ries, and director of choral activities, John Wiebe. This concert will celebrate the spirit with music for choirs, solo-voice, piano and guitar.

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nities that ordinar ily host CP Holiday Train events, br ing ing the total amount of money raised at CP Holiday T rain stops to $19.05 million since the train’s inception in 1999. Food banks have also collected 4.8 million pounds of food donations at local Holiday Train events.

“For more than two decades, the CP family has supported Canadians and A mericans in need through the CP Holiday Train program,” said CP president and CEO Keith Creel. “In a year full of challenge and loss, we will host this concert as a call to action for the train’s suppor ters to donate generously if they can this Christmas season.

The spirit of the Holiday Train will come alive, even though the train itself will not operate due to the COV ID -19 pandemic.”

The live concert Holiday Train at Home on CP ’s Facebook page will be held on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. MT and, if you can, you are asked to give a little bit to support those in need. ​ S erena Ryder a nd The Trews are headlining the concert with special guests JoJo Mason, Logan Staats and Kelly P rescott. Ryder, T he Trews and Prescott have all performed in Camrose in the past.

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Let’s Play Safe

This year for the Radio Auction, we need to do things differently.

We ask that the bidders go to a safe place of their choice and make bids preferably BY PHONE or our Camrose Kinsmen Facebook page, which is limited.

If there is an item you wish to have more information about, we will try and help. Our Facebook page will have some pictures of items as well.

80. B.C.’s Trucking – Voucher for freight hauling . . . . . . . . . . . $400 81. BR IControl Electrical – T8 LED bulb 24” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 82. Camrose Superb Cuts – Schwarzkopf Fibreforce hair products, brush, lady’s haircut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180 83. Rose City Tax & Accounting – Services at Rose City Tax . . . . . $100 84. Klemme House B&B – One night stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 85. Ken’s Furniture – Comfort flex support standard queen size . . . $130 86. J&L Laundromat & Hair Salon – Bex straightening brush . . . . . $110 87. Jiffy Lube – $50 gift card and Taylor made golf balls . . . . . . . . . $80 88. Fountain Tire East End – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 89. Roots Hair Company – Aveda rosemary mint hair/body care . . . $60 90. Schnell & Barrie – Pirit heated garden hose, 50’ . . . . . . . . . $250 91. Rose City Tax & Accounting – Services at Rose City Tax . . . . . $100 92. BR IControl Electrical – T8 LED bulb 24” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 93. Chatters – Full service haircut, AG Bloom, Cloud, Remedy, misc. hair products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $210 94. Nutrien Ag Solutions – Motomaster Winter Safety Kit . . . . . . . . . $55 95. Roots Hair Company – Gift card from Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 96. Finley Home Inspections – Home reference book encyclopedia, Whiteridge X-series black bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 97. Jiffy Lube – $50 gift card and Taylor made golf balls . . . . . . . . . $80 98. Fountain Tire East End – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 99. J&L Laundromat & Hair Salon – Moisture Kick shampoo and conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45 100. Camrose Machine & Welding – Firepit with design cut on plasma table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600 101. Nutrien Ag Solutions – DeWalt cordless drill, 20 volt . . . . . . . . $160 102. BR IControl Electrical – T8 LED bulb 24” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 103. Care Dental – Oral-B Black 7000 rechargeable toothbrush . . . $190 104. Safeway – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 105. Shuman Insurance – Motomaster Executive Safety Kit . . . . . . . $100 106. OPT – 7 Lego sets, City and Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 107. Rona – 10” Mitre saw blades, 3 pack, 40,60,80 tooth . . . . . . . $100 108. Creative Interiors – 2 boxes of “My Wood Wall” covering . . . . . $160 109. J&L Laundromat & Hair Salon – Basket, Hemp Pomegranate shampoo/conditioner, moisturizer, lip balm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90 110. SOLO Salon Designs – R+Co hair products . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400 111. Clubhouse Virtual Golf – Two rounds of 9 holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 112. Cooke & Company Massage – Gift certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85 113. Team Electrical – Mastercraft screwdriver set, 80-piece . . . . . $130 114. Richardson’s Jewellery – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 115. D&D Vehicle Sales & Service – One day rental of 15 passenger van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 116. Centra Cam – Adirondack wood chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $185 117. Duff Layton’s Men’s Wear – Forsyth L shirt, light blue check . . . $90 118. OPT – Two Barbie dolls and accessories in basket . . . . . . . . . . $150 119. J&L Laundromat & Hair Salon – Basket, Schwarzkopf shampoo, conditioner, Osis mousse, Osis freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80 120. MK Energy Services – Concorde flood area light LED . . . . . $400 121. Rona – 10” mitre saw blades, 3 pack 40,60,80 tooth . . . . . . . . $100 122. Clubhouse Virtual Golf – Two rounds of 9 holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 123. Team Electrical – Hoodie, black, hat, lanyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 124. Richardson’s Jewellery – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 125. D&D Vehicle Sales & Service – One day rental of 15 passenger van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 126. Checkpoint Wings – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 127. Duff Layton’s Men’s Wear – L Forsyth shirt, blue check . . . . . . . $90 128. Adam and Laurie Donohue – Coach - Mae File cross body purse, saddle brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $328 129. J&L Laundromat & Hair Salon – Basket, pineapple honey melon shampoo/conditioner, sweet pineapple moisturizer . . . . . . . . . $100 130. Buckskins Emporium / Hovde Ag Service – Large and small lanterns, Christmas sign “Believe”, red wool blanket . . . . $290

Over $50,000 in Retail Value to be Auctioned

Following the Auction while maintaining the c Saturday, November 2 purchases while maint limited numbers allowe We ask everyone who

131. Richardson’s Jewellery – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 132. E&L Auto Body – Blue Point 27-pc 1/4”, metric service set . . . $170 133. Rona – 10” mitre saw blades, 3 pack, 40,60,80 tooth . . . . . . . $100 134. Checkpoint Wings – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 135. D&D Vehicle Sales & Service – One day rental of 15 passenger van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 136. Duff Layton’s Men’s Wear – L Forsyth shirt, purple/orange check . $90 137. Enjoylife Wellness – Nfinity outdoor lantern, 3 LED coloured lights . $70 138. Precision Vacuum – Riccar Gem hand vacuum, tools, attachments . $50 139. Swan City Mobility – Bios Diagnostics no-contact thermometer . $160 140. Rayz Gyproc – complimentary gyproc services . . . . . . . . . $500 141. Richardson’s Jewellery – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 142. Rayas – Oilers hat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 143. Country Roads Flower Farm – One farm fresh fall bouquet for 2021 season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 144. Checkpoint Wings – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 145. High Mark Machine Works – Astra Harman Kardon w/Alexa . $430 146. Identity Inc. Promotions – Outdoor bluetooth speaker, cup . . . . $100 147. Tapit Up – Customized smart tap business card, key tag, hat, toque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 148. Supplemental Insurance – Rocket stove, outdoor cook set, hat, beanie, toque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 149. Timberline Roofing – Zack Kassian Oilers Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . $125 150. Rayz Gyproc – Complimentary gyproc services . . . . . . . . . $500 151. Richardson’s Jewellery – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 152. Checkpoint Wings – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 153. Identity Inc. Promotions – 12 can cooler bag, travel cup . . . . . . $100 154. Tapit Up – Customized smart tap business card, key tag, hat, toque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 155. Auto OnCall Detail – Detail interior, exterior of vehicle . . . . $280 156. Supplemental Insurance – Rocket stove, outdoor cook set, hat, beanie, toque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 157. Timberline Roofing – BBQ beer can chicken cooker . . . . . . . . . . $63 158. Jade Hulkovich, Royal LePage – Keurig mini coffeemaker, two Christmas mugs, 12 chocolate, 12 Caramel K-cups . . . . . . $140 159. Tapit Up – Customized smart tap business card, key tag, hat, toque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 160. Richardson Pioneer – Stanley 183 pc prof. tool set . . . . . . . $500 161. Checkpoint Wings – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 162. Timberline Roofing – Jarome Iginla Pittsburgh Jersey . . . . . . . $125 163. Harley’s – Brugal - Siglo De Oro rum, 700 mL . . . . . . . . . . . . . $121 164. Grooming at Tiffannie’s – Grooming services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 165. Auto OnCall Detail – Detail interior, exterior of vehicle . . . . $280 166. Sipology Steeped Tea Carmen Selby – Blooming tea, mug, peppermint hot chocolate, savory seasoning, 24 Steeps Tea collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $210 167. Inland Concrete – Concrete Octo block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120 168. Herder Bale Hauling – John Deere S670 combine big farm toy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 169. High Gloss Homemakers – 30 x 20 wood sign”Lets Get Toasted”, bears roasting marshmallows over fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65 170. Scott’s Quality Lawn Care – Services from Scott’s, hat . . . $300 171. Timberline Roofing – Horseshoe wine rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63 172. Hansen Denture Clinic – The Borough gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 173. Fox & Fable Book & Game – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 174. BR IControl Electrical – Magnalux LED wall pack, 36 watt . . . . . $60 175. Lamb Ford – Box liner under rail, spray in, 6.5’ . . . . . . . . . . $575 176. i.d. apparel – Polar Vortex jacket, black, medium . . . . . . . . $260 177. Electro Tel – Kicker IV solar phone charger, 1m iPhone cord, 1m usb-c cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180 178. Boston Pizza – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 179. Mr. Mike’s – Gift certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 180. Coreysen Enterprises – Kohler Barossa kitchen faucet, stainless finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225 181. MK Services Ltd. – Carhartt watch, beanie youth size . . . . . . . . $20

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ber 27 86-0013 THE ABOVE IS A LOCAL NUMBER AUCTION ITEMS TOO LATE TO ADVERTISE

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all the contibutors to this year’s Radio Auction. d every donation is most gratefully appreciated.

– Kinsmen Club of Camrose, Serving the Community’s Greatest Needs

at Midnight we can process some purchases current health safety protocols.

28 at 9 am, we will begin processing the taining the current health safety protocols with ed in the Elks Hall until afternoon. o enters the hall to please wear a mask.

182. Ken’s Concrete – Starline magnetic work light, BluT Cylinder speaker, towel, sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35 183. Country Garden Liquor – Wine, High Water honey mead, Saskatoon Melomel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28 184. Iris – Sunglasses and cleaner set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125 185. Kevin Peters Snap-On – 100 year anniversary sign . . . Priceless 186. The Video Store – Movie rental card for 10 movies . . . . . . . . . . . $42 187. The Hair and Nail Bar – Set of nails by Tracey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65 188. MK Services Ltd. – Carhartt Rain Defender hoodie, small, Carhartt watch, beanie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95 189. Ken’s Concrete – Outer Boundary fleece jacket, woman’s, medium, blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 190. Kinsmen supporter – $50 gift card to Spirit Leaf, 16”x 99mm bong, lighter, paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 191. Country Garden Liquor – W5 Moonshine, Electric Peaches . . . . . $20 192. Iris – Sunglasses and cleaner set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125 193. The Video Store – Movie rental card for 10 movies . . . . . . . . . . . $42 194. The Hair and Nail Bar – Set of nails by Candi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65 195. Kevin Peters Snap-On – Snap-On 100 year anniversary white back tin sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Priceless 196. Ken’s Concrete – Milltex hoodie, blue/grey stripes, M . . . . . . . . $40 197. MK Services Ltd. – Carhartt Rain Defender hoodie small, Carhartt watch, beanie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95 198. The Hair and Nail Bar – Hair cut and hot shave by Cody . . . . . . . $50 199. Kevin Peters Snap-On – 100 year anniversary socket can cooler . $25 200. JTB Electric – Leon Draisaitl Oilers autographed jersey . . . $800 201. Justine Fipke – basket, Seacret travel pack, sanitizer, two gold mistletoe candle wraps, two wreath candles . . . . . . . . $70 202. Hillside Acres Wedding Venue – Bea’s Blooms gift card . . . . . . . $25 203. Boston Pizza – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 204. Ken’s Concrete – North End down vest, lady’s M, light blue . . . . $80 205. Perry Hansen, Cory Anderson – DeWalt drill impact driver combo kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 206. Boston Pizza – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 207. Camrose Kodiaks – Kodiaks gym bag, golf shirt, green 2XL, ball cap, golf balls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 208. Battle River Landscaping – Traeger dinner for 4, eight dish meal, cooking demo on Traeger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160 209. Hillside Acres Wedding Venue – G.O.A.T. Coffee gift card . . . . . . $10 210. The Co-operators / Battle River Landscape – Traeger Ranger pellet grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550 211. Ken’s Concrete – On Tour wind jacket, lady’s M, navy/grey . . . . $75 212. Kevin Peters Snap-On – Snap-On 100 year coat, black XL, winter, beanie black, face mask, wallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160 213. Boston Pizza – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 214. Hillside Acres Wedding Venue – Lakehouse Naturals soap gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 215. Save On Foods – Assorted holiday snacks basket . . . . . . . . . . $100 216. Boston Pizza – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 217. Camrose Kodiaks – Kodiaks Stormtech jacket, man’s XL, fleece lining, hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 218. The Co-operators – BBQ basket, BBQ sauces, glazes, wing dust, nut spice, rub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140 219. Camrose Kodiaks – Kodiaks sweatshirt, XL beige, toque, red . . $30 220. Tee Pee Trade & RV Centre – Sidekick Grill RV mount or stand alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 221. Kevin Peters Snap-On – 100 year anniversary socket can cooler . . $25 222. Hillside Acres Wedding Venue – Fika Coffeehouse gift card . . . . $10 223. Boston Pizza – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 224. Camrose Kodiaks – Kodiaks blanket, grey toque . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 225. Save On Foods – Assorted holiday snacks basket . . . . . . . . . . $100 226. Studio 49 – Pillow with deer, white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 227. Coreysen Enterprises – Biolock HM26 fingerprint door lock . . . . $80 228. Camrose Legion – Shirt XL white, purse holder, We Support our Troops mag decal, golf balls, pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50

229. Boston Pizza – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 230. Sticky Fingers – 4.5 ft. stuffed Giraffe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125 231. Camrose Kodiaks – Kodiaks jersey #13 Nisbitt, from 20th anniversary, red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 232. Coreysen Enterprises – Biolock HM26 fingerprint door lock . . . . $80 233. Boston Pizza – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 234. Studio 49 – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 235. Boston Pizza – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 236. M&M Food Market – Gift certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 237. Boston Pizza – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 238. Centra Cam – Adirondack wood chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $185 239. Nature’s Retreat Massage – 60 minute relaxation . . . . . . . . . . . $84 240. Kevin Peters Snap-On – 100 year anniversary mug in display box . $160 241. Checkpoint Wings – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 242. Hoyme Manufacturing – Norsemen Inn gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 243. Prairie Water & Equipment – Tough Duck bomber jacket, chocolate, size LT tall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120 244. Country 9 Golf & RV – 10 round golf pass 9 holes . . . . . . . . $250 245. Wild Rose Co-op – Premium car wash package 52 washes . . $728 246. Shift Innovations & Controls – Stormtech L winter jacket, Shift Taylormade 12 golf balls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175 247. Hoyme Manufacturing – Norsemen Inn gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 248. Alberta Mobile Power Systems – Amp cap, travel mug, cozies . . $65 249. Community Home Directory – Online advertising . . . . . . . . $250 250. Wild Rose Co-op – Platinum car wash package 52 washes . . $936 251. Ross Agri – Truck & RV wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 252. Bridges Travel, Tina Miles – Christmas Wreath . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 253. Community Home Directory – Online advertising . . . . . . . . $250 254. Hoyme Manufacturing – Norsemen Inn gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 255. Wild Rose Co-op – Extreme car wash package 52 washes . . $832 256. Woytowich Tool Sales – Genius ratcheting screwdriver set . . . . $60 257. Shift Innovations & Controls – Shift Yeti soft cooler, Shift Taylormade 12 golfballs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175 258. Cute & Classy Cakes – 4-pack of Hot Cocoa bombs . . . . . . . . . . $22 259. Ross Agri – Truck & RV wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 260. Community Home Directory – Print advertising . . . . . . . . . $250 261. Bridges Travel – 2-piece Air Canada hard side luggage set . . . $169 262. Wild Rose Denture Clinic – Sport mouth guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 263. Camrose & District Fish & Game – Christmas Wreath . . . . . . . . $100 264. Cute & Classy Cakes – 4-pack of Hot Cocoa bombs . . . . . . . . . . $22 265. Community Home Directory – Print advertising . . . . . . . . . $250 266. Woytowich Tool Sales – Genius 7-piece chisel set . . . . . . . . . . . $80 267. Yuha Electric – Google Nest CO detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 268. Hillside Acres Wedding Venue – $25 Cute & Classy Cakes gift card, hot chocolate bomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 269. Cute & Classy Cakes – 4-pack of Hot Cocoa bombs . . . . . . . . . . $22 270. Wild Rose Denture Clinic – Professional Bleach Whitening Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 271. Yin Yan Health & Wellness Centre – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 272. Cute & Classy Cakes – Gift certificate for one dozen cupcakes . $36 273. Woytowich Tool Sales – Foam kneeling pad 18x12x1-3/8 . . . . . $40 274. Wild Rose Denture Clinic – Sport mouth guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 275. Audio Video Unlimited – 2-way paging remote start, 2 mile range installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $619 276. Cute & Classy Cakes – 4 pack of Hot Cocoa bombs . . . . . . . . . . $22 277. Ross Agri – Truck & RV wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 278. Hoyme Manufacturing – Norsemen Inn gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 279. Cute & Classy Cakes – Gift certificate for one dozen cupcakes . $36 280. Yuha Electric – Google Outdoor Nest camera . . . . . . . . . . . $250 281. Plumbing With Pride – Gift certificate for services . . . . . . . $300 282. Ross Agri – Truck & RV wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 283. Cute & Classy Cakes – Gift certificate for one dozen cupcakes . $36 284. Woytowich Tool Sales – Foam kneeling pad 18x12x1-3/8 . . . . . $40 285. Alberta Mobile Power Systems – Outbound Hardbody 18 can cooler . $75 286. Yin Yan Health & Wellness Centre – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 287. Cute & Classy Cakes – Gift certificate for one dozen cupcakes . $36 288. M&M Food Market – Gift certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 289. Woytowich Tool Sales – Foam kneeling pad 18x12x1-3/8 . . . . . $40 290. Plumbing With Pride – Gift certificate for services . . . . . . . $300 291. Safety Starts Here – Red Cross standard first aid course, small first aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180 292. Nyback RV – First Need portable water purifier, Collortor water bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175 293. Transmission Express – Transmission service or products . $250 294. McClellan Wheaton Chevrolet – Gift certificate for parts, service . $150 295. Murry’s Truck Parts – CVIP truck inspection with wheels pulled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550 296. McClellan Wheaton Chevrolet – Gift certificate for parts, service . $150 297. Hair By Ginny – Hair products, AG Vitamin, Firewall flat iron spray, Color Saveur mash, Schwarzkopf OSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 298. Stingray Radio CFCW / New Country 98.1 – West Edmonton Mall Choice Passes, hats, mugs, pens . . . . . . . . $200 299. McClellan Wheaton Chevrolet – Gift certificate for parts, service . $150 300. Camrose County Seed Cleaning Plant – Seed cleaning at Camrose Plant up to 1000 Bushels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 301. Safety Starts Here – Red Cross Standard First Aid course, small first aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180 302. 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Last year, Vision returned more than $12.5 million in profit share payouts to our members. Vic and Eveline, who own and operate Vic’s Car Care in Falher, got $3138. They invested their share in their shop, which has been providing automotive, towing and equipment rental services in the community since 1979. When you run a small business, income usually comes from hard work and long hours, says Eveline. It’s nice that getting a share of the profits doesn’t require either.

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Submitted The Camrose Kodiaks and the Camrose Fire Department volunteer firefighters joined the Camrose Kinettes Club in collecting toys for the Silent Santa program last year.

Watershed Alliance AGM

By Lori Larsen

Join the Battle River Watershed Alliance (BRWA) for the annual general meeting to be held on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 1 until 3 p.m., via Zoom meeting. The meeting is open to all BRWA members and any individuals or organizations interested in hearing an update on BRWA’s year of business and annual operations.

BRWA has worked towards their goal to “go with the flow” during this tumultuous year, and are excited to move forward.

The agenda for the twohour meeting includes: how funding is obtained and where it is spent; recent and upcoming projects and identifying members of the board; and election of new members.

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Silent Santa collects toys for children

By Amanda Dyer

The scene is set for the annual Countdown to Christmas Toy Drive.

The Camrose Kinette Club is preparing for its annual event on Nov. 28.

The drive-by toy and cash drop-off will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., outside by the Camrose Licence and Registry office.

“We are reaching out to the community with a more urgent plea than usual. We expect families’ needs could be greater than ever with COVID-19 and an economic downturn in Alberta,” said Club president Christine Shuman.

The Camrose Kinette Club is working together with the Camrose Kodiaks and the Camrose Fire Department again this year.

“This is truly a community project, and we are excited to be working with both of these groups to round up as many gifts and cash donations a possible.”

The Camrose Kinette Club has been working with Camrose and District Neighbor Aid and the Merry Christmas Cheer Fund for almost 60 years, providing for families who find Christmas a tough time.

The club packs the gift hampers according to age and gender. All information is confidential.

The club, seven strong, will be on hand to accept your donations of new, unwrapped gifts. As well, the club will be accepting cash donations.

“Our biggest shortfall every year are gifts for those age 12 to 17. Our cash donations are used to purchase gifts for children in this age group.”

Each child is provided with a game, a book, mitts, hat and a few toys. Due to the pandemic, the club is requesting no stuffed animals be given this year.

To assist in gift giving for this age group, the club suggests items such as: socks, hairbrushes, gift cards for restaurants or gift certificates, toothbrushes, hygiene kits, soccer balls, footballs, mittens, hats, scarves, crazy carpets, books, art sets and family board games.

No donation is too small.

However, note that tax receipts are not issued.

Collection boxes will be set up throughout the City. You can find them at Superstore, Duggan Mall, Shuman Insurance, Camrose Chrysler, Camrose Registry and Canadian Tire.

To receive a toy hamper or food hamper, call Neighbour Aid at 780-679-3220.

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November is Family Violence Prevention month

By Seniors’ Coalition The month of November was proclaimed as Family Violence Prevention Month for the both the City of Camrose and County of Camrose. We all have a role to play in preventing family violence, and we can work together to promote healthy relationships and create a safer community.

Family violence is an abuse of power in a family or other trusting relationship where people rely on each other. There are many types of family violence which include: intimate partner violence; child abuse and neglect; forced marriage; violence based on so-called “honour”; and elder abuse. When someone experiences family violence, their well-being, security and survival are threatened.

Rates of family violence increase during and following natural disasters, public health crises and economic downturns.

And right now in Alberta, we are experiencing two of the three.

It has been well publicized that older adults are at highest risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19; they may also be at high risk for negative consequences from the measures being enacted to protect them from COVID-19. Older patients are now particularly vulnerable to social isolation, financial hardship, difficulties accessing needed care and supplies, and anxiety about avoiding COVID-19. The family caregivers on whom these patients often rely are also vulnerable to increased stress from financial hardships and competing demands on their time. Unfortunately, all of these factors are known to be associated with increased risk of elder abuse for older adults.

Elder abuse is any action, behaviour or failure to act by a person in a position of trust, like an adult child, family member, friend or caregiverwho causes or risks causing harm to an older adult Elder abuse isn’t just physical abuse. It can also be emotional, financial, medication, neglect, sexual or spiritual abuse. Elder abuse covers a whole range of behaviours including:

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Who do I call if I’m being abused or if I suspect a senior is being abused?

Anyone who is being abused and is in imminent danger should contact the police immediately by dialing 911.

Contact the Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818 for information, advice and referrals. This 24-hour number is toll free and available seven days a week. Service is provided in over 170 languages.

Call the Safeguards for Vulnerable Adults Information and Reporting Line at 1-888-357-9339 (toll free) to report the abuse of an adult receiving pub-

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licly funded care or support services (Protection for Persons in Care); complaints of non-compliance to accommodation standards for supported living and long-term care facilities (Accommodation Standards); or the actions of a co-decision maker, guardian or trustee (office of the Public Guardian).

To learn more, visit: www.alberta ca/EndFamily Violence; the Alberta Seniors and Housing website at www.seniorshousing.alberta.ca; the Alberta Elder Abuse

Awareness Council website www.albertaelderabuse.ca; Government of Alberta (2020) Elder Abuse–Get Help: Recognize signs of elder abuse and learn how to get help https://www. alberta.ca/get-help-elderabuse.aspx.

For more information about the Seniors’ Coalition or other services for seniors, contact CDSS at 780-672-0141 or check our website www.camrosefcss.ca.

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Family Violence Prevention

By Lori Larsen

Arts and humanities tackle climate change

First held in October 2015, Global Climate Change Week (Oct. 19 to 25) encourages academics, students and university staff to engage with each other, their broader communities, and policy makers, on a local and global level, to find and act on solutions to climate change.

This year, a group of Augustana professors organized a social media campaign to show how they Stephanie Oliver, address climate change in English, their research and teaching.

University of Alberta To emphasize the multifacAugustana Campus eted nature of this global problem and the need for interdisciplinary solutions, this campaign highlighted how various disciplines raise awareness about climate change in ways that can create transformative change.

For example, professors in the English and Art History programs have been addressing the issue of climate change from within the arts and humanities. While these two disciplines may not initially come to mind when considering how to solve the climate crisis, they have a powerful role to play in shaping visual imaginaries and narratives of climate change in potentially transformative ways.

Literary scholars concerned about human impact on the environment ask the question, how do we tell the story of climate change? Scientists have highlighted the devastating effects of climate change for decades; however, it can be challenging to communicate this information in a way that effectively creates social change. That’s where literary studies comes in.

As Dianne Chisolm and other eco-criticism scholars argue, literature and the creative arts evoke our “ecological sense” by activating our emotions, changing our perceptions, and motivating us to act ethically. Literature thus has the power to incite social change, and we can harness this power to tell the story of climate change.

Scholars and students of English literature study how the current context of climate change can shape our interpretation of texts, including those from the past. For example, when reading Scottish poet Robbie Burns’ 18th century poem A Red, Red Rose, the speaker uses hyperbole–a form of exaggeration–to emphasize how much he loves his “bonnie lass”. The speaker claims that he will love her “Till all the seas gang [go] dry” and “The rocks melt wi’ [with] the sun.”

In Burns’s day, readers would have understood that these hyperboles signify the speaker’s undying love: he suggests that he will love his lass until the world ends, a day that will ostensibly never come.

However, we might ask how the meaning of these lines change when reading the poem today, when the world’s lakes are indeed drying up and global temperatures are rising. In the context of climate change, can these lines still be read as poetic exaggeration? These apocalyptic futures are no longer impossible scenarios representing endless love, but rather reference instances of climate change already in motion, which makes the speaker’s point–and the strength of his love–less powerful.

Likewise, art history scholars, such as my colleague Andrea Korda, provide unique ways of addressing environmental issues. Art history scholars and their students consider what pictures of landscapes–whether they represent our immediate surroundings or imagined landscapes–tell us about our relationships to the environment. For example, Augustana student Alexis Sali created a collage for her final project in Andrea’s “Horizons of Landscape” seminar. By combining natural features of the land with signs of industry and a picture of a family dwelling, Alexis shows us that our relationship to nature is complicated. The comforts of home, and the industrial structures and processes that provide those comforts, stand between us and the towering trees of the pictures’ background, acting as barriers to an untouched natural world.

How do stories and art impact our understanding of climate change, and how does climate change impact how words and images create meaning? The arts and humanities can play an important role in helping us think through these and other questions in our search for solutions to global climate change.

One of the unsettling fallouts of the pandemic has been a rise in domestic violence, which has the police and support organizations, including women’s shelters, and family services very concerned.

Alberta has the third highest rate of self-reported spousal violence among Canadian provinces. In November, Family Violence Prevention Month, communities around the country rally together to increase awareness of the resources and support available to those victimized by family and domestic violence.

In Camrose and area, there are a number of organizations able and willing to help, providing services and resources, especially during these challenging times.

Camrose Women’s Shelter’s 24-hour crisis line and outreach program supports women and their families during crisis, assists with personal safety planning, and makes referrals to other agencies.

Camrose Women’s Shelter Outreach Child and Youth Care Counselor Jan Turnbull and Community Outreach Worker Charissa Scott recently had an in-depth article published online in the SOS Safety Magazine, reporting on the affect COVID-19 has had on families (specifically with regards to domestic violence), how to recognize abuse, and what can be done.

very six days, E a woman is killed by a former or current intimate partner in Canada.

In their article, they quoted alarming domestic violence statistics, both before and after the pandemic.

Prior to the pandemic, every six days, a woman is killed by a former or current intimate partner in Canada, and intimate partner violence accounts for one in every four violent crimes reported to police.

According to their report, after COVID-19 began, the statistics indicated that 46 per cent of support workers noticed a change in violent incidents, and 82 per cent of those staff who work with genderbased violence (GBV) saw the change as an increase in prevalence and severity, and 54 per cent of Victim Service agencies saw an increase in the number of domestic violence victims they helped.

The article also noted that within domestic violence statements, cases of strangulation and serious physical assaults have increased.

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explained in their article that the rise in numbers was due to isolation rules and many people being home from work, which increases the chance of a violent incident.

They also said that survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) are prevented by abusers from seeking support from professional services during isolation and stay-at-home orders.

Recognizing the signs of abuse may be the first step in seeking help, including how to help that

services have never slowed down, even though we’ve had to also change the way we work in the community.”

For more information on the Camrose Women’s Shelter, visit the website at camrosewomenshelter.org.

If you know someone who is being abused, encourage them to contact the Camrose Women’s Shelter by telephoning 780 - 672 -1035 or toll free 1- 877672 -1010, or ema il: crisiswork @ camrosewomenshelter.org.

o matter what, women’s N shelters continue to be “ the safest place for anyone fleeing domestic violence and abuse,” said Camrose Women’s Shelter executive director Nora-Lee Rear. a person may be in an abusive relationship. “Let them know they are not alone, they have choices. Many support agencies and organizations are still available to help. Even if everything seems closed, phone support is readily available.”

The article provides important information pertinent to children as well, including how to speak with children about domestic violence during COVID. Finally, Turnball and Scott offer tips on how to get and remain safe if experiencing domestic violence, for both adults and children.

The article also stated to have a safe room in the house, preferably one without potential weapons and one with a window you can escape through, and have a safe person, friend or family, that you can stay with or call when you need to leave quickly.

Visit sossafety magazine.com for the complete article titled “Domestic Violence During a Global Pandemic”.

“Covid has changed the way shelters offer services,” said Camrose Women’s Shelter executive director Nora-Lee Rear.

“Now, not only do women put their lives on the line by making the difficult choice to enter a shelter, now they are doing it with the unknown risk of being exposed to COVID. Abusers are using this moment in time to capitalize on the control that isolation creates. The Camrose Shelter has been eerily quiet at points over the last few months, but we know that at some point as the safety nets continue to drop, the tsunami will start. And for that moment, we will be here. No matter what, women’s shelters continue to be the safest place for anyone fleeing domestic violence and abuse. Our outreach

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Camrose and District Support Services funds a variety of programs that can either offer assistance or services for those experiencing domestic violence, or direct them to an organization that does. Programs include: Camrose Open Door, Camrose Family Resource Centre, Service Options for Seniors and Family Violence Action Society.

“Domestic violence goes up whenever families spend more time together, such as Christmas and summer vacation,” said Family Violence Action Society: Camrose and District program director Lyndel Kasa. “Families may feel crowded, frustrated that they can’t escape one another. At the same time, they’re isolated from extended family and friends, and can no longer participate in many enjoyable and relaxing activities.”

Kasa said, on top of this, add the worry over COVID-19, the financial strains of being laid off or businesses suffering, and increased use of alcohol and other substances, and it can lead to violent behaviour.

“Domestic abuse is about power and control, something an abuser has more of when their victim is forced to isolate at home, which means an increase in opportunities for physical, sexual and emotional abuse,” she added.

“There has been a huge increase in calls for help to several domestic and sexual violence organizations in Alberta. There are reports of domestic violence climbing as much as 20 to 30 per cent in some regions of Canada, and closures or reduced capacity of shelters is worsening the problem.”

Camrose Open Door is a regional nonprofit organization that offers support services and hope to individuals in need, ages 11 and up.

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Santa block party cancelled, parade a go

By Lori Larsen

Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in and around Camrose, the Camrose Christmas Association has opted to cancel the Santa Block Party scheduled to take place on Dec. 19, from noon until 8 p.m., on Christmas Lane

at the east end of Marler Drive, across from Rudy Swanson Park.

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During the pandemic, the Shelter was forced to close it’s doors, but they offered online sessions to assist those in need through even more challenging times. “The Open Door regularly responds to and supports youth who have experienced family violence,” reported Camrose Open Door executive director Jessica Hutton.

“Over the last three years, the numbers of youth experiencing family violence has increased significantly.

“The Open Door recognizes that it is difficult to navigate the dynamics of family in this new age of society, and factors such as stress, anxiety, unemployment, and a pandemic can all factor into the increased risk of family violence.”

The dedicated staff at The Open Door encourages families to have open dialogue and seek out services before violence occurs.

“The Open Door provides many programs that support individuals experiencing family violence, including outreach, family counselling and reunification and support navigation.”

For more information on the Camrose Open Door, visit the website at camrose opendoor.com.

The Camrose Family Violence Action Society provides help for men, women and children to understand family violence, gain healthier relationship skills, and move forward.

For more information on the Camrose Family Violence Action Society, visit the website at camrosefcss.ca/ funded-programs/familyviolence-action-society.

Camrose Police Service and Camrose RCMP are often the first point of contact in domestic violence as investigators, but the services also play a vital role in providing assistance and offering support to victims.

Camrose Police Service and Camrose RCMP share the resources of Camrose and District Victim Services Unit with highly trained volunteers who aid and assist victims of crime and tragedy by providing a community support program.

Service Options for Seniors (SOS) connects seniors to programs, resources and services at the provincial and federal government level as well as the community.

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Drive of a lifetime

By Lori Larsen

It takes the vivaciousness of a young 94-year-old to teach us all to never stop trying and be grateful for the little things in life.

For Viking resident Eunice Gulbraa, it was a simple wish on her bucket list, and with the help of thoughtful friend, Kerri Davis, and generous strangers, Sara and Shane Mascaran, her dream quickly became reality.

Kerri, a driver for the Viking Handivan, had taken a few Vialta Seniors’ Lodge residents on a trip around the countryside when, in conversation, Eunice mentioned a wish she hoped to fulfill, preferably before her 94th birthday.

the gas pedal and then you were in high gear.

There was no gear shift or anything.”

Eunice said that while her brother was somewhat reluctant, she did manage to drive the car a few times, which obviously fueled her passion to be behind the wheel.

“Now that I am so far into life, as soon as I heard there was an electric car, I had this urge inside of me to go from driving a Model T to an electric car.”

Kerri took it upon herself to put the call out on social media for anyone willing to lend an electric car for Eunice to drive and fulfill this amazing 94-year-old’s dream.

It wasn’t long until

them on my lap and cuddling them, they are sitting on a chair six feet away.

That is not the way it is supposed to be.”

Eunice said she is also saddened over the way Christmas may have to be celebrated this year. Her Norwegian ancestry has always meant gathering and enjoying tradition.

“I have been so blessed though, because I am still able to drive my car. I got my licence again for two more years at the first part of the month.” She was so proud. “People kind of laugh, but I have never been a nervous driver, and having that outlet, I can just go for a drive down to the farm and drive my car into the garage and I

and it is harder for an older person to make change.”

Eunice drove the Mascarin’s car, with Sara riding shotgun, around the town of Viking, offering Sara a bit of a tour “She wanted to see what Viking was like.

We drove around town a little bit, up to the museum on the north end of town, then out onto Highway 36. I have been so blessed, wanted to though, because I am get out onto still able to drive my car. the dry road, so I could gun it and see what Down highway Thrilled at the fact the thing had to offer.”

Eunice was also interthat perfect strangers were ested in the converter, and willing to lend her a drive in their brand new elec- obviously had no problem tric car, Eunice settled in asking questions about behind the wheel and was how the little car operated.

“I had a wonderful day ready to roar.

(Nov. 13), and then on Sun“I felt quite relaxed when I crawled into it. day (Nov. 15), I had my The dash was so differ- 94th birthday and then ent. There are no gauges yesterday (Nov. 16), I was or anything shining at you. in Vermilion to the doctor,” It was kind of almost like where she had a checkup a battery, where the dash to determine if the cancer shows different a colour as she had in her bladder had spread. She was more than it gets low on power.”

With the touch of a but- delighted to report that she ton, the motor started, and had no new growths.

“That was a finale to a Eunice was ready to take wonderful weekend. I am a to the open road.

“You don’t even know very blessed person.”

As is the world for havit started, you can’t hear anything, because there is ing Eunice in it.

On a final note, Eunice no motor noise.” Something she said she was not overly said her second wish was to fond of, having been used win the lottery and build a to hearing the motor when nice big mansion for all the she drives her own car. street people, so they could

“Our son now farms the land, and our daughter, who was a home economics teacher at Camrose Comp, is now farming (with her family) outside of Wetaskiwin.”

Eunice’s two children have given her three grandchildren, and now two great-grandchildren, and she couldn’t be happier.

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Submitted Eunice Gulbraa, centre, thanks Kerri Davis, left, and Sara Mascarin, right, with a bouquet of flowers for making a wish come true.

“I told Kerri I had one wish in life yet to be fulfilled,” said Eunice. “Ever since I heard about electric cars, I had a desire to drive one.”

Unlike some people who have the thrill of driving a race car on their bucket list, for Eunice, it was more about the fact that she would then be able to say she had started her driving life in a Model T Ford, eventually working her way up to an electric car of the 21st Century.

“My brother had a Model T when I was just a

the call was answered by Sara and Shane Mascarin of Wainwright, who had very recently purchased a brand new, sparkling blue, electric car and were more than willing to allow Eunice a spin at the wheel.

During these times, when so many people have become somewhat housebound, and the restrictions placed by Alberta Health to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of citizens have changed lives immeasurably, simple acts of kindness go a long way to lift a person’s spirits. y brother had a “ Yo u ’ r e Model T when I was life isn’t your just a teenage girl and I would own when you have to hound him to let me watch every drive his car. move you make,” said teenage girl, and I would Eunice, about having the hound him to let me drive new rules and protocols set his car,” laughed Eunice. upon society. “I am a very “Of course, a Model T is affectionate person and I very different–it only had love hugging. My two litthe three pedals on the tle great-granddaughters floor. You’d push one ped- stand and look at Bestamor al on the floor, and when (Grandma in Norwegian) the motor got to a certain and can’t go get a hug from sound, you’d ease your foot me. That just cuts me open.

“Instead of having off the pedal, and press on

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Submitted At 94 years young, Eunice Gulbraa gets some tips from car owner Sara Mascarin on how to drive the little electric car.

sit in my car and the boys (son and grandson) sit on a stool in the garage and we have a little visit. Then I go home feeling refreshed.

“It has kept me sane.”

Eunice was born and raised on a farm south of Irma, eventually farming with her husband on his family’s farmstead for 59 years, until her husband fell ill.

“You listen to the sound of your motor, you can almost tell how fast you are driving. With this one, you press on the gas, and it just takes off. Before you know it, you are going 70 to 80 miles per hour, and you haven’t heard any difference in your motor noise.

“I kind of don’t think I would want one. I am too used to the motor noise,

go to bed in a nice warm bed instead of a tent out in a snowbank.

“I forgot I was going to kid Kerri, and say she could get started on that project next.

Being the determined woman she is, it wouldn’t shock anyone if, by chance, Eunice did buy a ticket and won, that many a hearts would be warmed.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, November 24, 2020 – Page 29

The automotive section of

Camaro offers style, comfort with speed

By Murray Green

Max Faubert is a proud owner of a 1985 Z28 Camaro.

“I sold my 1957 half-ton, although I really didn’t want to. I knew I needed something (a vehicle to work on), so I went online and found this car in Medicine Hat. We drove down there after talking on the phone, and when I got there, unfortunately, it wouldn’t start,” explained Max. “It had the original engine and tranny (transmission) in it, so I got it for a very, very low price. I spent 15 minutes on it and got it to run, and drove it home.”

The car just needed a good run, and the trip from Medicine Hat to Camrose was just what it needed.

“I had a Z28 quite a while ago and I really did miss that T-top. Just the feel of the car was something I missed. It is one of the best ’80s cars, in my opinion. I enjoy the way it handles and it has a nice sound to it,” shared Max. “I always thought the Camaros were well ahead of their time. And it is not a Corvette.”

He has put some work in on the vehicle. “I just finished (last year) rebuilding the engine and transmission, so it has quite a nice power train. It has a .40 over 350 (what is commonly referred to as a 358) small block Chevy engine backed up by a 700R transmission that was built by Transmission Express in Camrose,” said Max.

CAMARO STYLE

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Max Faubert found his dream car that brought back a lot of driving enjoyment for him. The Camaro offers style with a lot of pep under the hood. He likes going to car shows and sharing memories of his youth.

The Camaro comes with a positraction disc rear end.

“I changed the seats, added a custom steering wheel, built a sound system, tinted tail lights, added some LED lighting and a few other things. I guess I did a lot more than I thought,” laughed Max. “I haven’t touched the

FUN FACTS

The third-generation Chevrolet Camaro is an American pony car which was introduced for the 1982 model year.

Offered as an option package on the 1985 Z28, the Camaro IROC-Z featured an upgraded suspension, lowered ride height, specially valved Delco-Bilstein shocks, larger diameter sway bars, a steering/frame brace known as the wonder bar, a special decal package, and an optional Tuned Port Injection system taken from the Chevrolet Corvette.

Also new for 1985, all Camaros featured refreshed noses, and new deeper valances and a front spoiler for the Z28 and the newly introduced IROC-Z. The speedometers no longer had the unique double-pointed needle that simultaneously read mph and km/h, they were replaced by conventional single-pointer 85 mph (137 km/h) units.

It also shared the Corvette’s Goodyear Gatorback unidirectional tires and received unique new aluminum five-spoke 16-by-8-inch wheels. The new wheels were designed with different offsets, front and rear, resulting in the words front or rear cast into the wheels to distinguish which wheel went where.

body or paint. I was surprised, because only now is some surface body rust starting to show. It has been very well maintained since it left the lot. You can tell that the car has been garaged for most of its life.”

The car is a sharp grey colour. “I really do like the grey–a charcoal metallic.

You usually see Camaros in black, blue or red, so grey seems to stand out more and looks sleek.”

The Z28 attracts a lot of people who remember the car’s style and get up and go.

“I really like the car with the feel and the looks.

We took the car out for a cruise with a local car club, and now that I worked the bugs out of it, it goes pretty fast. I took the top off on a really hot summer night, and I can honestly say that I felt 20 years old again. I rolled the windows down and cruised around. I haven’t had the feeling in many years, since high school. It takes me back to fond memories. I drive around with a smile on

my face, because it has that muscle feel to it,” added Max. “I’ve built a lot of hot rods before, but I haven’t had a vehicle that has brought me back to good times like this Camaro. This should be a keeper, but everything is for sale for the right price.”

Max enjoys going to car shows and missed them this year. “I like to go to shows and drive my car as much as I can, I want to enjoy it. If I can’t show it off, what is the point of having it? It’s not a trailer queen.”

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If you have a vintage ride (rebuilt or original), if you’re in the midst of a restoration, or if you’re building a “rat” or a street rod, we’d like to hear from you. We may want to profile your project.

Likewise, if you own vintage automotive tools, old diagnostic equipment or other tools or techniques of the trade, please contact us. We’re eager to write and report on these kinds of topics.

And, our readers want to see what interests you!

Contact Murray Green, News Reporter Phone 780.672.3142 Email murrayg@camrosebooster.com

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Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in and around Camrose, the Camrose Christmas Association has opted to cancel the Santa Block Party scheduled to take place on Dec. 19, from noon until 8 p.m., on Christmas Lane at the east end of Marler Drive, across from Rudy Swanson Park.

Christmas Lane will still be taking place, following strict COVID-19 protocols.

Residents and visitors are once again reminded to follow all Alberta Health COVID-19 recom mendations a nd restrictions.

If you chose to walk down Christmas Lane, remember to physically

distance yourself from others, wear a mask if walking within close proximity of others, do not congregate, do not enter private property or touch displays, and stay home if feeling unwell. As well, abide by all traffic laws and rules, and ensure children are safe at all times.

points with 5-3 and 7-5 wins on Nov. 13 and 14.

In the first regular season game in Brooks, the Kodiaks spotted the home team a 2-0 lead in the opening period before fighting back. Neither team scored in the middle frame.

Camrose stayed with Brooks in the third, with each team scoring three tallies. The Kodiaks netted its first marker when Cal Caragata scored his first of two at the 5:21 mark. After Brooks scored on a power play, Camrose fought back with two goals, one each from Dallon Melin and another by Caragata.

Brooks ended the change of playing overtime when they went ahead with less than two minutes left in the contest. An empty net tally completed the scoring at 5-3.

The Kodiaks even outshot the Bandits 10-9 in the third period, but Brooks led in the game 36-17. Camrose goalie Griffin Bowerman stopped 31 of 35 shots.

In the rematch, Brooks scored first again, but this time Carson Whyte of the

Kodiaks garnered a shorthanded marker before the Bandits could add its second goal. Brooks led 2-1 after the opening period, but Camrose carried the play in the middle frame.

Ryan Sullivan evened the score just 44 seconds in the second period on an unassisted play. Then Brooks added two tallies before Camrose rallied back on special teams with two of their own. Callum Gau, on a power play, and Lynden Grandberg, shorthanded, scored to tie the game.

The Bandits notched two more tallies in the third before Melin scored to pull the Kodiaks back to within one goal. However, another empty net goal ended the comeback attempt. Brooks outshot the Kodiaks 47-34.

Bowerman turned away 40 of 46 shots he faced.

Kodiaks stay close to Bandits

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Not counting empty net goals, the Camrose Kodiaks may have lost two games to the Brooks Bandits, but both were on-goal games until the last minute. Brooks is considered the best team in the Alberta Junior Hockey League south division.

The Bandits stole four

Never leave your vehicle idling Never leave your vehicles unattended while they are running. These vehicles are easy targets for theft, which often lead to damage.

With the weather getting colder, police are urging citizens to be careful when warming up their vehicles. Car thieves actively look for easy vehicles to steal. Vehicles that are left running and unlocked outside of homes, grocery stores, gas stations or your place of work make for easy targets for criminals. It only takes a few seconds for someone to sit in the driver’s seat and drive away.

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These vehicle thefts are often preventable. Keyless starting vehicles will not shut down if they are out of range from the key fob. This is a built-in safety feature.

Do not leave these vehicles running either.

If you must warm up your vehicle, consider using a club-like device or a remote starter to deter thieves. Lock your vehicle.

It is a fact, most vehicle thefts and thefts from vehicles occur to vehicles that are left unlocked.

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picious activity you might see in your neighbourhood.

This is an excellent way to help reduce crime within the community. Park your vehicle in well-lit areas.

Turn on your residential exterior lights and help light up the area.

And as a side note, idling motors can cause damage to your engine parts. Remember, they were made to drive, not idle. Contact local police if you have any information regarding a crime. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.

Bear facts

The Kodiaks were to host the Okotoks Oilers tonight (Nov. 24) at 7 p.m. in the Recreation Centre. However, it has been cancelled.

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Rent relief for Kodiaks approved

By Lori Larsen

City of Camrose council voted in favour of rent relief of $51,723 on Nov. 16, for the Camrose Kodiaks, up to and including March 31, 2021, with the funding to be taken out of the MOST (Municipal Operating Support Transfer) program.

The amount of $51,723 includes rental for: office, 50/50, storage, sales, fitness, Bear Den, Kodiaks’ change room, medical room, sky suites (five) and Encana lit signage including clock signs.

Councillor Greg Wood indicated that the request from the Kodiaks comes as a result of a large loss of revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There are some other revenues that they (Kodiaks) have tapped into, including that the players are now paying a good chunk of change to play every month to try to offset some of this lost revenue. There is some wage subsidy coming in to help, but there is still probably going to be a projected loss in the $100,000 to $150,000 range. Their request is for some leniency or some rebate in terms of what rent they have to pay with what COVID has done to their budget.”

According to a report presented to council, the normal revenue generated by the Kodiaks is approximately $545,000, and this year, they are predicting approximately $189,000.

Wood added that other sources of revenue for the Kodiaks are also taking a hit, such as the annual banquet (postponed due to COVID) and financial sponsors “Even the sponsorship numbers are projections that people (organ izations / businesses) have committed to, but actually collecting this, especially with what is going on with our COVID cases and, heaven forbid, they have a business shut down, they may not even realize a lot of the sponsorships.”

Councillor Agnes Hoveland inquired about the possibility of the Kodiaks receiving a government rent subsidy.

Wood explained that, at this point, the government had not passed the

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“It is revenue based, and the size of your revenue loss dictates the size of the subsidy. The best case scenario for the Kodiaks right now is probably a 20 per cent subsidy, if they qualify.”

Councillor Wayne Throndson inquired with the City of Camrose financial services general manager, Travis Bouck, if rent forgiveness requests

can be funded out of the MOST grant program.

Bouck responded, “Rent forgiveness is something we can utilize. The MOST funding includes rent forgiveness up to and including March 31.”

Mayor Norm Mayer asked if the request included the cost of ice rental (approximately $60,000).

Wood said that the Kodiaks only request was for the $51,723 (rent on their lease).

SILENT SANTA

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Kinettes Club representative Christine Shuman, left, accepts $300 for the Silent Santa program from Camrose Elks Lodge exalted ruler Gerry Czapp on Nov. 9, from the service club’s various fundraising efforts. The Silent Santa program provides gifts for children at Christmas time.

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Find me if you can Harvey Eudell Forre

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The Camrose Booster challenges residents to a City-wide light tour seek and find of seasonal displays and objects. This beautifully decorated home is located somewhere in the Duggan Park area and can easily be seen from the streets, maybe even from space.

Pack up the family in the car and see if you can find it. Stay tuned for more mystery light tour finds.

Adult Learning Council improving skills

By Murray Green

The Camrose and Area Adult Learning Council strives to meet the learning and employability needs of adults in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment.

“We provide individual or small group learning opportunities for adults and families within Camrose and Camrose County,” said Ron Baier, council executive director.

“We assist with adults to define their learning goals and offer direction for continued learning. Our programs support newcomers in learning English and preparing them to become contributing citizens in our community,” explained Ron. The Learning Council teaches literacy and foundational learning skills such as reading, writing, document use, numeracy/

math, digital skills and life skills.

It builds the capacity of families through meeting the literacy needs of parents and helping them model and teach literacy skills to their children.

It also helps the community with partners to supply or access services required by learners.

You can work through all of the five GED exam areas (science, math, social studies, language arts and essay writing) with instruction via video conferencing and a classroom facilitator for support.

Textbooks and a calculator are included, with a GED exam at end of the course. Online courses offer weekly tutor support.

“This flexible option allows students to learn strategies to prepare for writing their exam without having to leave their homes. Students work

through modules online at home and have access to an on-site tutor either in our office or over the phone on a weekly basis. The modules focus on developing and improving their writing, reading, science, social studies, and math skills.

Students will also complete various GED assessment tests to help them feel more comfortable in a timed testing environment,” shared Ron. You can grow in your ability and confidence in speaking and understanding English. “Improve your ability to speak with customers and to take part in meetings and discussions.”

You can even learn how to use the basic functions on your cell phone, iPad and tablet.

Call Ron Baier at 780-672-8754 or email calc@camroselearning.com for more information.

September 1, 1932 ~ November 16, 2020 Harvey Eudell Forre passed away peacefully on November 16, 2020, at the age of 88 years.

Harvey was born on September 1, 1932 in the Holden District to Ferdinand and Anna Forre.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Marlene; his children Tim (Barb), Sharon Shanks, and Jeffrey (Maria); five grandchildren Erin (Ted) Allen, Michael (Chelsea) Forre, Alysha (Joel) Jackson, Samuel Forre, and Adrianna Forre; five greatgrandchildren Ethan and Olivia Allen, Mason and Ava Forre, and Bodhi Jackson.

He was predeceased by his parents Ferdinand and Anna; and his brother Cliff.

Harvey will be greatly missed by family and friends.

A private family service will be held. Memorial donations can be made to S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Halcyon Evelyn Clark

In loving memory of our dear

Lola Alexandria Calvin

Halcyon Evelyn Clark of who went home to the Lord Camrose, AB, passed away on on November 27, 2014 November 17, 2020, at the age When we lost you, of 53 years.

Sweetheart, it felt like the She is survived by her world had come to an end. son Grayson; daughter Jean; No one knows just how much grandchildren India-Rose and we miss you. You had a heart Cheveyo; nieces, nephews, of gold. Our love for you will family and friends. never end.

Due to the covid-19 – George, Allan and family, restrictions, a private family Blaine and family service will take place.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation.

Joyce Noreen Marusak

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose and Area Adult Learning Council executive director Ron Baier, left, accepts $1,200 from Jason Gates of Gates Computers to go towards upgrading programs and computers at the Council office at #7, 5000-51 Avenue.

October 13, 1954 ~ October 18, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce. She passed, after a battle with cancer, at home with her husband and son by her side.

Joyce is survived by three brothers and two sisters, and will be missed greatly.

There will be no service by request.

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Ena Adilina “Ann Eileen” Edmondson (nee Walger) It is with profound sadness and deepest sorrow that the family of Ann Eileen Edmondson announces her passing on November 9, 2020 in Cranbrook, British Columbia, at the age of 88. Her son Brian and daughter-in-law Velma were at her side. Right to the end, “Mom, Grandma, Auntie and Friend” lived life on her terms, strong and independent to the fullest.

Ann was born in Sibbald, Alberta, on November 4, 1932, to Alexander and Helen Walger. It was a family of one elder brother John; three elder sisters Minnie, Lydia, Ida; and two younger brothers Art and Howard; all whom she now joins. The family was raised near Bittern Lake, Alberta, where the Walger farm remains today, in the care of Rick Walger, of the third generation.

Ann married Roy Edmondson from Elnora, Alberta, in 1959, following him across Canada, while he served his country in the Armed Forces. Their union resulted in a son, Brian. They finally settled in Drumheller, Alberta in 1975, where sadly Roy was taken from her too soon in 1977. Their life together may have been short, but it was full of love. Ann remained in Drumheller for 38 years. She grew to know a great number of people in the area, as she walked everywhere. She loved to chat and had an opinion on most everything.

Ann loved to cook and bake, particularly for others. “There’s always food in my home.” During the years prior to Brian venturing forward in life, “Mom’s” was a gathering place for his friends for a fine meal, a stern lecture, and gentle guidance. She was known as a “Mom” to everyone. Later in life, she took up the sport of curling, and every winter, enjoyed watching all the events on TV, leading up to the Scotties and the Brier. A circle of friends would take turns hosting canasta night. Please don’t phone when Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune are on! In 2013, Ann moved to Cranbrook, BC, to be closer to Brian and Velma (whom she so dearly loved).

In Cranbrook, she again owned and maintained her own home.

Ann would live no other way, independent, never to be a burden, living life to the fullest. Ann never truly left Alberta, remaining true to her Alberta heritage, enjoying a drive in the country in the fall to look at the crops. In BC, she enjoyed a spring drive to watch the baby deer, elk and geese.

Throughout her life, one of Mom’s greatest passions was her flower beds. She had a particular knack for having lovely flowers, which gave hours of pleasure to her and those who admired them, including the deer who came to prune them for her. Mother’s Day was special, a time to take Mom to all the various greenhouses to select her plants as spring was arriving. Mom was a caregiver.

In Drumheller, her Mother Helen came to live with her for her final years. Later, she provided care and support in various ways to other members of her family. She never hesitated to help in any way she could, even if it was just a matter of listening to a troubled soul. Mom once stated that she used to worry about Brian, until he met Velma “Peaches”, then she worried no further.

Those who knew her were touched by her generosity. One of her last words of encouragement was, “Be nice to each other.”

Left to cherish her memory are her son Brian (Velma); grandson Jason (Rachelle); great-granddaughter Kenzie; granddaughter Lynda (Ryan); special nephews Tim (Christine) and Rick (Karen); special niece Beverly; special friends Maryanne Pugh of Drumheller, AB and Steven Dade of High River, AB; in addition to many other nephews, nieces, great-nephew, great-nieces and friends.

Respecting Ann’s wishes, there will be no service. Following cremation, Mom will return home to Bittern Lake (Camrose) in the spring. Mourn her, but more so, embrace having known and loved her.

Those who wish to remember Ann may do so next spring by planting a petunia or marigold in her honour. Ann would smile and be pleased.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Services.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

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In loving memory of November 6, 1955 ~ November 26, 2018 A Much Loved Nan The day that God called your name, It broke my heart in two, But Heaven needed an Angel, And the one He picked was you.

I just wish He could have waited And let you stay with me, But you have left memories in my heart And that’s where they’ll always be.

I just wish I could rewind the clock, Or make it turn really slow, I could have hugged you one more time Before you had to go.

No matter how much time will pass, I’ll miss you every day, Keep shining bright in Heaven, So you can light my way.

Loved and missed by John, Juanita, Leonard, Logan, Nicole and Jenna

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Norman William Tennant December 16, 1935 ~ November 27, 2019 Partings come and hearts are broken, Loved ones go with words unspoken, Deep in our hearts, there’s a memory kept, For a husband an father we’ll never forget.

Some day, I hope to meet you, Some day, I know not when, To clasp your hand in a better land, Never to part again.

Lonely is my home without you, Life to me is not the same, All this world would be like Heaven, Just to have you back again.

Remembered with love, Kathleen Daryl, Karen and family Marilyn, Mark and family

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Working to keep arts alive in Camrose

By Lori Larsen

As one of the first organizations to close in March due to COVID-19, the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre took the time when doors were mandated closed to develop a safe way to keep the arts coming to Camrose and area residents.

On Nov. 16, Lougheed Centre manager Nick Beach presented an update to City of Camrose council.

“On March 12, we were officially closed because of public health restrictions, and cancelled all remaining centre presentations and rentals through the rest of the season,” noted Beach, adding that the staff at the Lougheed Centre took this opportunity to begin annual maintenance that would normally occur throughout the summer.

“We also rapidly began creating our plans and procedures to safely welcome patrons, artists and our staff back to the Lougheed Centre.”

Beach said it was important to gain the confidence of artists, as well as patrons in the community by creating safe practices.

“For both groups, we created operating procedures that we are now using every day. We worked with our ticket system provider and theatre manager, to set up the ability to dynamically sell physically-distanced and digital-access tickets, which allows people to see events from home.”

The Lougheed Centre has also worked to integrate digital broadcasting equipment on loan from the University of Alberta Augustana Campus.

“We purchased tools to provide safety for our staff and create a touchless experience for our patrons, which included safety glass, physically distanced lobby markers, seat covers, and ticket scanners.

“We also worked closely with our cleaning contractor to provide a safe environment on how we can turn over the theatre quickly and safely for our patrons, to be able to experience events back at the theatre.”

Because of all the planning and developing done by the small team during the temporary closure, the Lougheed was able to begin presentations to the community again at the beginning of August.

Presentations and events

In August, the Lougheed Centre presented five digitally broadcasted events. “We need to re-engage our community and present the performing arts to Camrose and area again,” remarked Beach.

“We also need to test our digital processes so we can begin offering this

option to our community and other rental clients.”

These digital presentations had a viewership of 5,437 people across the three different digital platforms.

As a founding member of a Western Canadian presenting group of 21 theatres called the Prairie Regional Presenter Coalition (PRPC), the Lougheed Centre was the first of the group to present live digital events in Alberta, and could have been the first in the province as a whole.

On Sept. 17, the Lougheed Centre began presenting ticketed events to the community. “All of our presentations so far, and many more still to come this season, are blended performances of patrons seeing the show sitting in the Cargill Theatre and watching the show digitally at home.”

Sales started out slow in the beginning and continued to grow steadily up until recently, when the number of COVID cases in Camrose increased.

“Patrons are telling us they want us to have a few events under our belt to make them comfortable.

“We continue to build confidence by communicating our processes to the community and running events to learn how we can better operate for both our events and rental events.”

Beach said it is critical that the Lougheed Centre continue building and presenting to build confidence in the community, that it is a safe place to come back to. “We are providing this good environment for them.”

Rentals

Beach spoke about how the Lougheed Centre is opening up to rentals

Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre has opened its doors to seated audiences again, under COVID-19 restrictions, including the ÉCCHS version of Frankenstein last month.

Thus far, three artists have presented with two more slated for the fall, as well as many rental events.

“We continue to add shows to our season 60 to 90 days out, based on the provincial guidelines at that point,” explained Beach.

“We have also announced a three-part series with Alberta Ballet which is quite exciting, presenting a series of engagement workshops for youth, as well as touring and performing pieces of their famous repertoire,” said Beach, about the event which took place on Nov. 12 and 13. “It was nice having dance back on the stage.”

Beach explained that there has been a significant learning curve to present to both a physically distanced audience at the theatre and digitally through media platforms.

again. “It has been important that we have tested all these processes through our presentations. Ultimately, we have to be a home for all events.”

Beach provided examples of rental events, including Alberta Justice using the facility as a courthouse for four one-week periods between now and the end of December. “This rental has worked out to be a significant income source, while still leaving enough time for us to accommodate other rental events and our presentations.”

The facility was also used for the Remembrance Day ceremonies held on Nov. 11, with restricted capacity, in-person audience, and a digital broadcast addition to the event.

“We have been finding that lots of events that don’t have a home any-

where else are now coming to us, because we can physically distance people in a large auditorium for 100 people, as well as digitally broadcast. That has been an exciting transition.”

Dance festival

Beach stated that typically, the Lougheed Centre rental clients (dance festivals) bring more than 20,000 people and millions of dollars worth of revenue into this community during the 11-week period from March to May. “We have created a specific process for how these festivals can run and be planned in a safe manner, and we had actually planned a test festival that was supposed to run this coming weekend (Nov. 21 and 22) that cancelled because of the climbing numbers. We are working on rescheduling that event.”

He further commented that this spring’s dance festival season will not have as large of an impact as it does in a typical year. However, they are doing everything they can to make this season run as effectively as possible within health guidelines and to ensure the safety and health of not only the dancers and staff, but patrons.

“We find it very important that we make sure this season can still happen in some way, and have led an Alberta-wide meeting between venues that present dance festivals, so we consistently develop a plan on how to do things the same way in all the venues in the province, so that studios are able to prep themselves and be able to come into all of our facilities.”

To illustrate the ingenuity of the Lougheed Centre staff, Beach reported that the Centre held 17 event days in October and 18 scheduled in November, which is between 66 to 74 per cent of a typical year.

“We have actually still had a fair number of use in the facility, however smaller, but still some good use.”

Advocacy

Beach said the Lougheed Centre continues to communicate its needs to the provincial government.

“We created a request for guidance document that we sent to the province through our MLA, the premier’s office, and directly through Biz Connect. Several members of our PRPC have also submitted a plan based on our plan, and language from our plans were integrated into sector guidance documents. The province is listening to the information we are providing them.”

The Centre also participated in the national #LightUpLive advocacy ini-

tiative to raise awareness to our hard-hit sector.

“We will continue to advocate with government on each step of the province’s relaunch on how we are safely operating, and hopefully they allow us to continue to operate.”

Future plans

According to Beach, operations at the Lougheed Centre continue to change with each new set of guidelines as COVID-19 infections rates fluctuate. “We will continue to improve access of the performing arts to our community and be the home to community events.”

Beach gave a shout out to the team at the Lougheed Centre for the all the work they have done and are continuing to do to pivot the operations and make things happen. “We are certainly facing a changing financial situation through this operating season. Because of our operation running well the last five years, we do have reserve funds to help us weather this storm and build our operation back to capacity. We even managed to do just a little bit better than break even last season, with a $3,851 surplus.

With help from the Canada Wage Subsidy Program, that allowed us to do that.”

On a final note, Beach said that ongoing operations are contingent on knowing their grant funding from the City is stable.

“We are looking for reassurance that the operating funding will be there for us as we work through this throughout the 2021 year.”

Council

Councillor Agnes Hoveland said she would be interested to see how the trial run for the Dance Festival will fair as the festival is an enormous boost to Camrose community. “The fact that it will be a standardized approach across all performing theatres is brilliant.”

Councillor Max Lindstrand inquired with Beach as to how much the Lougheed Centre will be relying on the federal wage subsidy going forward.

Beach replied, “The wage subsidy has been extended to June 2021 and right now, we have budgeted for a 40 per cent rate of that subsidy, but we have also done some calculations as low as 20 per cent, and we are still able to operate.

We took heavy advantage of it during the period when we were closed and now that we are able to operate, it helps fill in the backstop from the fact that we don’t have as many events that are as lucrative, because we can’t put 600 people in the theatre.”

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Small dogs and cats welcome.

Close to SAVE ON FOODS. Call today for availability 780-672-8681 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.

NEWER BUILDING – 1000 sq. ft. 2-bedroom upper and lower suites available. 5 appliances.

Quiet, clean, comfortable any season. No students, no pets, no children, no smoking/partiers.

780-608-3131.

BRIGHT TWO-ROOM OFFICE SUITE in downtown Camrose. Main floor, no steps, large floorto-ceiling front window. Lots of parking, energized staff parking. 269 sq. ft. total area for $549.71 + GST/mo., all-in.

Immediate occupancy.

Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE Second floor space with elevator access * 600 sq. ft. consisting of reception area, 2 offices overlooking main street and lunch area. $850/mo. including utilities. Available December 1. * 150 sq. ft. single office. $200/mo. including utilities.

Call Corey at 780-679-3555 FAMILY FRIENDLY FOURPLEX – 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom with private balcony.

Also bright and cheery 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom apartments.

5 minutes walking distance from downtown/walking trails. 780621-8495.

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!

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.

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.

LOCALLY OWNED FOURPLEX 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.

TWO-BEDROOM APT. – 5210-56 Street. $900/mo. includes water, heat, basic cable.

No pets, no partiers, no smokers.

Call Andrea, 587-322-0732.

THREE-BEDROOM HOUSE – in Camrose. 1-1/2 baths. Two-bedroom suite in basement with 3/4 bath. 780487-2786.

REAL ESTATE STARTER / REVENUE HOME – in Camrose. 1100 sq. ft. bungalow with 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths. Basement suite with 2 bedrooms, newly renovated basement, large 3/4 bath. On 60’x120’ lot. Creative financing.

780-487-2786.

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CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued) LIVESTOCK / FEED / AG CORRAL PANELS – wind breakers, fenceline feeders, bunk feeders, bale feeders and sheds.

Pipe processing. Deliveries available. 780-806-3694.

MACHINERY SWATHER NO LONGER ‘CUTTING THE MUSTARD?’ Call The Camrose Booster Classifieds, 780-672-3142.

2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO – 4x4, double cab, backup camera, bluetooth, 4.3-V6 engine, running boards, spray-in box liner, box cover, tow pkg., 189,000 km, good tires, remote start, $15,000. Phone 780-608-9024.

SNOWMOBILE 2012 ARCTIC CAT 1100 – SnoPro Turbo Limited 50th Anniversary. 1952 km, new carbides, new Timken belt, tunnel bag, jerry can, snow screen for rad included. Heated bars, seat.

Stored inside with cover. Asking $6100. Must sell! Evenings 780781-7049.

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.

HUSQVARNA SNOWBLOWER – model 5524STE, 24”, hydrostatic, electric start.

Hardly used. $1000 obo. 780679-9354.

WINTER TIRES – 215/70/ R16. 8/32 tread depth on steel rims. $350. 780-679-0300.

BOATS, RVS and CAMPERS LOVE CAMPING, BUT TIRED OF SHOVELLING SNOW OFF THE AWNING IN MAY? Say goodbye to your Gulfstream! Move it fast with a Camrose Booster classified.

Phone 780-672-3142.

SELLING YOUR SEAWORTHY BOAT? Make a splash with an ad in the Booster classifieds! 780-672-3142.

AUTO DADS – LOOKING FOR A CAR WITHOUT A BACK SEAT? Count on our classifieds.

We match up buyers and sellers.

Phone the Camrose Booster, 780-672-3142.

BIRTHS To Jessica and Tyrell

Bieganek of Edberg, a son on November 8.

To Leta and Richard Lyon of Camrose, a daughter on November 13.

To Kristine and Jerome Tarifa of Camrose, a daughter on November 14.

DEATHS Maxwell Tulloch

of Victoria, BC, formerly of Camrose, on November 11, at 30 years of age.

Timothy Charles Woodman of Tofield, on November 12, at 71 years of age.

Hannah A lyssa Gunderson of Sherwood Park, on November 13, at 22 years of age.

Trudy Shirley-Ann Petterson of Camrose, on November 13, at 59 years of age.

Harvey Eudell Forre of Camrose, on November 16, at 88 years of age.

Halcyon Evelyn Clark of Camrose, on November 17, at 53 years of age.

Leonard Harry Ovelson of Ryley, formerly of Kingman, on November 18, at 72 years of age.

Lois Matilda Torpe of Camrose, formerly of Dried Meat Lake on November 20, at 81 years of age.

LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER BEAVER COUNTY NW 21-47-15-W4 – 160 acres SW 21-47-15-W4 – 156 acres NW 17-47-15-W4 – 160 acres NE 17-47-15-W4 – 160 acres More information at www.kryskalandtender.ca Bids close December 8, 2020 PSM Lawyers ~ Scott Polischuk

INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND Round Hill area DAVID STRILCHUK and VONNIE STRILCHUK hereby offer the following land for sale by tender, subject to the existing reservations on title: SE-21-48-18-W4, (160 acres more or less), “As is” Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “STRILCHUK TENDER,” to Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1, on or before 12:00 noon on JANUARY 29, 2021, and shall be accompanied with a cheque for 5% of the tender price, and G.S.T. number.

Tenders will not be opened in public.

The highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

Unsuccessful tenders will be notified by mail, and their cheques returned.

Successful tenders shall be obligated to complete the purchase on or before MARCH 15, 2021, and their cheque shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price.

For further information, or to view the property, please contact David and Vonnie Strilchuk at 780-781-7111.

2013 BUICK ENCLAVE – WOW! 7 passenger, 170,000 km, very nice. Ideal for winter, heated/cooled seats. All for $14,000.

Don’t miss it! Located in Camrose. 403-578-8038.

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The CAMROSE BOOSTER, November 24, 2020 – Page 38

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.

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has a positive attitude is a solutions oriented person has an outgoing personality has creative flair can write well is able to work with minimal supervision has excellent time-management skills is comfortable using technology

“There is something magical that can happen when young dancers get to experience a sort of learning environment from their local professional dancers in an up close setting,” explained Anderson. “In addition to bringing a performance, to be able to provide some interaction for the young students is a great opportunity to help encourage them and forge a connection with dance and physical creativity.”

“We are doing a more contemporary show (in Camrose) to be able to build that connection and be able to see people who live here and pursue this.

It makes it seem possible and more exciting.”

Anderson hopes that Alberta Ballet will be

Please be advised that the Village of Bawlf is proposing to increase the local access fee, which is charged to FortisAlberta Inc. (FortisAlberta) for use of municipal lands for its power lines effective January 1, 2021.

The fee is recovered by FortisAlberta from its customers as the local municipal access fee on electric billings of all customers that receive electric service in the Village of Bawlf. This local access fee will be increased from $3.88 (6%) to $5.52 (8%) of the delivery charge of FortisAlberta, excluding energy related riders. This calculation is based on 640 kWh consumption in 30 days.

Questions or concerns should be directed to Erin Smyl, Chief Administrative Officer, at 780-373-3797.

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

Alberta ballet works with local dancers Continued from page 18

FRANCHISE FEE INCREASE NOTICE

able to offer more master classes in the future when COVID-19 restrictions are not so applicable. “We really want to build a bridge between young dancers in Alberta and the professional dancers at Alberta Ballet, beyond what is just on Instagram.

Anderson said this was the first time for Alberta Ballet to appear in Camrose. “In spite of this great theatre, we have actually never been to Camrose. So we are hoping this is the first of many that we can start taking to Camrose’s great facility and while we may not be able to bring our larger productions here, we have a great opportunity to bring some of our smaller productions and some of our more contemporary productions as well.”

Anderson added that Alberta Ballet would like to increase their presence in Camrose. “There is a great dance audience here it seems.”

Currently, Alberta Ballet is working on a digital project series of dance films in different locations throughout Alberta, as part of reconnecting with Alberta “We are hoping to bring our audience that follows us to some of these locations and perhaps point out something to someone who may have never noticed these great locations.”

To view the free film series, visit AlbertaBallet. com or any of their links on social media channels including YouTube or Facebook.

Notice is hereby given that under Section 418(1) of the Municipal Government Act that Camrose County will offer for sale, by Public Auction, at the Camrose County Office, 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, Alberta, on Friday, December 11th, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., the following parcels of land: Pt. Sec. Sec. Twp. Rge. Mer. Acres Lot(s) Block Plan Hamlet/Subdiv. C of T 2 12 1891AB Ferintosh 952 314 291 3 12 1891AB Ferintosh 952 314 311 Pt. SE 29 46 18 4 160 182 176 328 THESE PARCELS WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE, Subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing Certificate of Title.

Camrose County may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land not sold at the public auction.

TERMS: Cash or Certified Cheque Redemption may be affected by the payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale.

DATED: November 17, 2020, at Camrose, in the Province of Alberta.

Paul King, County Administrator, Camrose County

Our friendly office is looking for a

FULL TIME RECEPTIONIST To join our wonderful team.

We’re located in downtown Wetaskiwin.

The candidate must be able to multitask, be organized and work well on the computer.

Dental background is an asset, but well-suited candidate can be trained on job.

Please send resumé to drali@springdental.ca

Ankerton Gas Co-op Ltd.

MANAGER

Ankerton Gas Co-op Ltd. is a natural gas co-operative with over 2,000 members located in Bawlf, AB. We are currently seeking applications for Manager position.

This is a full-time, permanent position to commence February 1, 2021.

Full details of requirements for position can be seen on Federation of AB Gas Co-ops Ltd at www.fedgas.com under classifieds.

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The CAMROSE BOOSTER, November 24, 2020 – Page 39

A Booster classified ad sold the car that the internet didn’t

2020 Wisdom: This too shall pass.

It might pass like a kidney stone, but it will pass.

I need to get back in shape, but I’m kind of waiting to see if the world is going to end before I put in any real effort.

Anybody have an owner’s manual for a husband?

Mine is making a whining sound.

Why doesn’t someone invent a clear toaster so you can see how toasted your toast is while it’s toasting?

Valerie Lichak, a resident of Daysland, offered to use her tech skills to sell a car for her mother-in-law.

Over a six-week period, she advertised this terrific little car on Kijiji, Facebook, and various online groups in Tofield, Daysland and Killam. No luck!

Get your relatives speaking to one another again by sending a heartfelt Christmas card with a picture of your family with an extra child whom none of them know.

Me: “I think I’m ready to call it a night.”

Coworker: “It’s 10 a.m.!”

She thought, “What the heck, maybe I should try a classified ad in The Booster!”

The 2013 Ford Focus was advertised in one Tuesday edition. A few hours after the paper hit residential mailboxes, the phone started ringing.

And better still, the car sold the very day The Booster came out!

Getting results since 1952!

Phone 780.672.3142

I suck at Christmas shopping.

I’m like, “Wow, this is sooo cute … for me!”

Having kids is like continually having to clean up after a party you didn’t attend.

Lovely family home

Located in a well established neighbourhood near a school with lots of green spaces close by, this four-bedroom bungalow is perfectly priced for the growing family.

Gorgeous hardwood floors lead into the front living room, with a bayed out area featuring three beautiful windows where you can place some chairs to enjoy the warm sunlight.

Head to the well-appointed kitchen with tons of cabinets and a large centre island–the perfect place to serve a family buffet. Adjacent to the kitchen is a spacious dining area with garden doors that lead out onto the huge covered back deck where you can sit and enjoy the great outdoors in almost any weather conditions.

The hardwood floors move down the hallway and into the bedrooms. A good-sized master suite with its own private three-piece en suite gives homeowners a special place to retreat after a long day.

Two more bedrooms and a main

One day, 2020 will be code for everything that’s going wrong. “How was your day?”

“A total 2020.” “I hear ya.”

Whenever my wife uses the phrase, “I was just thinking…”, that means I either have to move, build, paint or buy something.

Central Agencies Home of the Week

By Lori Larsen

There should be a calorie refund for things that didn’t taste as good as you expected.

So you are staying at home, keeping a safe distance from others, cleaning yourself often, and napping whenever you can?

Congratulations, you’ve become a house cat!

four-piece bathroom mean room for all family members, or use one of the bedrooms as a home office or hobby room when an older child moves downstairs.

A main floor laundry is so convenient.

The lower level features a large family room area, three-piece bathroom, another bedroom and a second living area that could easily be converted into an oversized bedroom for an older parent or child, or your own home theatre or home gym.

The backyard features a fire pit, large storage shed and back alley access, while a double attached garage will keep your vehicle clear of snow and warm in the winter.

This spacious home, located at 3110-61A Street, is priced at $339,900, and is the perfect fit for any family.

For a private viewing, contact Matt Banack at: Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 Cell 780-608-9733

Matt Banack

You can’t run through a campground.

You can only ran, because it’s past tents.

I hired a handyman and gave him a list.

When I got home, only #1, #3 and #5 were done.

Turns out he only does odd jobs!

Newlywed Romance: “I booked us a getaway at a cabin in the mountains this weekend.”

Married 20 Years Romance: “I cleaned up the dog puke, picked up your prescription, put gas in your car, and bought you those chips you like.”

I’ve finally reached the Wonder Years.

“Wonder where I parked the car.”

“Wonder where I left my phone.”

“Wonder where my glasses are.”

“Wonder what day it is.”

Still hoping for a vaccine for people who throw their masks on the ground. No known cure for stupidity yet.

A man walks into the dentist’s office. He says, “Doc, you have to help me! I think I’m a moth!”

The dentist says, “I can’t help you, I’m a dentist.

You need a psychiatrist. Why did you even come in here?” The man replies, “The light was on.”

My boss told me to have a good day. I went home.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, November 24, 2020 – Page 40

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.

Cole Walker, 780-679-5544; 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; Graham Wideman, 780-679-8384; Matt Banack, 780-608-9733; Matthew Mayer, 780-781-7088; Karin Naslund 780-608-4235.

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

INCREDIBLE WATERFRONT EXECUTIVE STYLE 6-BEDROOM HOME! Asking $1,295,000 A1048207 VALLEYVIEW Executive living in custom bungalow!

Asking $929,900 A1032425

2-STOREY, VALLEYVIEW close to walking trails Asking $519,000 A1039359

G! NEW LISTIN

SUPERB CRAFTSMANSHIP! Exceptional presentation and design.

Asking $572,900 A1049149 2-STOREY WALKOUT – unobstructed valley views!

Asking $559,900 A1044949

STUNNING CUSTOM-BUILT 5 BDRM. BUNGALOW IN VALLEYVIEW WEST! Asking $549,999 A1007518

1462 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW W/2 GARAGES! Asking $549,000 A1036875

SOLD

4 BDRM. 3 FULL BATHS ~ CREEKVIEW Asking $498,000 CA0182630

WALKOUT VILLAS overlooking Valleyview Lake!

Asking $528,162 A1032894

GORGEOUS BUNGALOW! Oversized triple garage, RV parking, beautifully landscaped.

Asking $489,900 CA0192525

2-STOREY ON NICE LOT IN CENTURY MEADOWS Asking $484,900 A1011947

GORGEOUS HOME, AMAZING YARD IN PARKVIEW CUL-DE-SAC Asking $469,900 CA0183212 BEAUTIFUL 1319 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW! Asking $469,500 A1031243

CHARMING 5 ACRE PARCEL w/32’x50’ QUONSET Asking $149,900 CA0188718 GREAT FLEXIBLITY IN MAYERTHORPE OVER 23 ACRES ALONG HWY 43 Asking $230,000 CA0168666 6.45 ACRES acreage north of Killam!

Asking $559,900 A1020758 CLOSE TO FORESTBURG Private, peaceful 8.72 acres. Asking $329,000 A1045722

UPGRADED BUNGALOW … 12 min. to Camrose on Hwy 26. 36’x44’ shop!

Asking $289,900 A1047574

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

SENIOR FRIENDLY 1950 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW! Asking $459,900 A1049366

BEAUTIFUL 1124 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW! Asking $379,900 A1031229

GREAT KITCHEN, 5-PCE. MAIN BATH, PRIVATE YARD! Asking $364,500 A1037422 LA VISTA VILLAS fully finished and upgraded!

Asking $345,000 A1046947

WALKOUT BUNGALOWS VALLEYVIEW WEST Asking $427,162 CA0165802 2-STOREY ON PARK 1883 sq. ft., oversized garage, a/c + more!

Asking $417,900 A1042518 SOUTHWEST MEADOWS 5-bdrm.

Asking $389,900 A1030925 FULLY FIN., HARDWOOD FLR., QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS Asking $386,999 A1003518

WOODRIDGE HEIGHTS ACREAGE Asking $597,500 A1016554

MIQUELON LAKE 2366 sq. ft. bungalow on 8+ acres!

Asking $539,000 A1041082

5-BDRM CENTURY MEADOWS BACKS ON BERM & WALKING TRAILS Asking $339,900 A1041217

1440 SQ. FT. BI-LEVEL, CLOSE TO JACK STUART Asking $329,000 A1011515 CENTURY MEADOWS Beautiful bungalow Asking $324,500 A1035671 UPDATED 4-BDRM. BI-LEVEL BACKING ONTO GREEN SPACE Asking $323,900 A1036945

MULTI-FAMILY 4PLEX – well maintained, updated. Close to Chester Ronning School.

A1044127

4 BARE LAND LOTS ON 65 STREET. Exc. multi-family opportunity!

Asking $1,261,000 A1042943

RESIDENTIAL LOTS

HUSTLE PARK ... by huge playground and west end amenities!

• 30 lots w/alley access, start from $91,190 • 18 cul-de-sac lots, start from $114,290 SOUTHWEST MEADOWS ... by parks, playground and West End amenities!

• 14 lots with alley access, from $96,690 • 11 large cul-de-sac lots, from $139,425 Call now for more information!

AMAZING COUNTRY LIFESTYLE, ENERGY EFF. Asking $629,000 A1024270

MF CONDO W/OUTDOOR PATIO! Asking $179,900 A1042935

WELCOME HOME to this 2 bdrm. condo in Grand A1008088 Trunk Landing! Asking $289,900

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

3RD FLOOR CONDO – AFFORDABLE! Asking $169,750 A1042937 GREAT STARTER, INVESTMENT, 6 BDRM. Asking $169,500 A1004238 CUTE AND COZY Bungalow on oversized lot!

Asking $163,000 A1028131 CONDO ACROSS FROM JUBILEE PARK, RECENTLY RENO’D Asking $159,900 A1014546

SPACIOUS BUNGALOW, OS HTD. GARAGE Asking $289,000 A1042598

EXC. BI-LEVEL, PARKSIDE LOCATION! Asking $278,500 A1017007

NEW PR ICE!

FAMILY BUNGALOW BY JACK STUART SCHOOL … great starter/retirement property!

Asking $252,900 A1034331 GREAT BI-LEVEL Close to parks and recreation area! 2+2 beds, awesome yard, dbl. garage, RV parking. Call now!

Asking $249,900 A1029493

MOBILE ON OWN LOT, 3 BDRM., 2 BATHS Asking $154,800 A1009406 WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN? Asking $39,900 A1043996

OUT OF TOWN

AFFORDABLE BUNGALOW IN NEW NORWAY! Asking $87,500 A1044258

2-BDRM. BUNGALOW IN DAYSLAND! Oversized 28’x30’ garage with 10’7” ceiling.

Asking $94,900 A1044649

12± ACRES IN BITTERN LAKE – LAND ONLY Asking $259,000 A1005688

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

2055 SQ. FT. MAIN FLOOR SPACE! Available immediately in heart of Camrose on 50 Street.

A1044338

EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED BUILDING in the heart of downtown!

Ask $479,999 A1011072

ONLY 15 MIN. FROM CAMROSE, SOUTH SIDE OF NEW NORWAY, 0.97 ACRE. Asking $104,900 CA0168713

160 ACRE PROPERTY EAST OF CAMROSE Asking $695,000 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

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

CA0149692

LARGE FAMILY HOME IN DAYSLAND Lots of upgrades A1025812 OHATON DOUBLE LOT 1086 SQ. FT. HOME Asking $114,300 A1018401

QUIET HOME IN FERINTOSH Asking $174,900 CA0183577

FARMS

MODERN AND ENERGY EFFICIENT! $1700/MONTH A1023230

BUSINESS

MF CONDO W/OUTDOOR PATIO! Asking $183,500 A1042929

BAWLF OPEN CONCEPT BI-LEVEL Ask $179,000 A1034810

LAND/INVESTMENT WOW !

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

150’x170’ LOT ZONED M1 INDUSTRIAL! Now only $159,900 CA0182926 9.5 ACRES ONLY 25 MIN. FROM CAMROSE 5-bedroom home Asking $449,900 A1034161

20 MINUTES TO CAMROSE … Nice updates, house, shop, quonset on 15 acres.

Asking $349,900 A1026972 4.7 ACRES JUST OUTSIDE OF BAWLF w/4-bdrm. bungalow Asking $399,000 A1033122

Beautiful Walkout Bungalows

by Battle River Homes

TWO BASHAW HWY COMMERCIAL LOTS Fantastic exposure!

Asking $55,000 each CA0192745, CA192746 FOUR-PLEX BUILT IN 2012!

INVEST. OPP. Asking $549,000 CA0193809 GEMINI CENTRE City views. Turn key office space on 3rd floor! Call today!

A1044102

Camrose Santa Claus Drive-By Parade Decision…

In view of the current local COVID-19 situation, Central Agencies will not be participating in this year’s drive-by parade. We will, however, be making four consecutive weekly donations to Camrose-based organizations.

ZONED M1 ... Exc. east end location!

10,000 sq. ft.

CA0146778

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

NEW ADULT COMMUNITY CALL NOW TO VIEW!

IN ONE WORD ~ “WOW”! …

Awesome Community ~ Park ~ ~ Lake, Trails ~ ~ Quality ~ ~ Craftsmanship ~ ~ Finished NEW VALLEYVIEW TWO-STOREY! w/elegance ~ • 2064 sq. ft. • By park/playgrounds • Bonus room • 26’x26’ garage Asking $498,162 CA0179793

NEWER BI-LEVEL CLOSE TO WEST END AMENITIES! R EDUCED ! Asking $289,900 A1035750

BRIGHT, COZY UPDATED BUNGALOW Asking $247,900 A1035377

Asking $299,900

1276 SQ. FT. OFFICE SPACE … JUST WEST OF DOWNTOWN CAMROSE CA0185800

FOUR LOTS … Private and massive, 148’x148’, in City of Camrose, close to Stoney Creek Valley!

Asking $250,000 ea. CA0193251, CA0193252, CA0193253, CA0193254

LOT BETWEEN CREDIT UNION, ROYAL BANK Asking $149,900 CA0085343

SMART LIVING 2-bdrm. condo masterfully engineered Asking $309,900 A1011769

FOR LEASE

COMMERCIAL 16 ACRES 18 MIN. FROM CAMROSE with new shop Asking $299,000 A1034853

UPDATED 1416 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW on oversized lot!

Asking $319,900 A1029211

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

MULTI-FAMILY LOTS

2.5 ACRES ZONED R3 AND MULTI-FAMILY ...

Exceptional west end location. Call now!

EXCELLENT 3-BDRM. DUPLEX IN VALLEYVIEW! Now only $244,900 A1027227

4-BDRM. BUNGALOW BACKING GOLF COURSE! Asking $319,900 A1025304

FULLY FINISHED BUNGALOW 4 bdrm., office, nice updates Asking $379,000 A1032941

SPACIOUS 3-LEVEL SPLIT OVERLOOKING GREEN SPACE! Asking $429,900 A1034934

GREAT OPPORTUNITY … 85’x122’ lot bordering 48 Avenue and 48 Street in Camrose. Close to college, schools, downtown, Mirror Lake.

Asking $99,900 CA0177494

ELEGANT CAPE COD W/O IN McNARY ESTATES Asking $695,000 A1047834

21+ ACRES W/1.5 STOREY HOME, NEW W/O BSMT! Asking $424,900 A1021347

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

LOTS

SOUTH VIEW LOT IN SPARTAN ESTATES! Asking $50,000 CA0183063 EAST OF ROUND HILL Fully fin.

1400+ sq. ft. home, 29’x41’ shop, pole shed.

A1036121 Asking $389,000

VALLEYVIEW BUNGALOW, 4 BDRM., AMAZING BSMT. Asking $444,900 CA0194281

Asking $419,900

ACREAGES ACREAGE LIVING IN CITY OF CAMROSE Ask $839,900 CA0193135

AL EXCEPTIOE!N VA LU

COPPERSTONE CONDO OVERLOOKING MIRROR LAKE! Now only $447,900 CA0140533

CUL-DE-SAC BUNGALOW. DUGGAN POND VIEWS! Asking $385,900 A1022477 BEAUTIFUL FAMILY 2-STOREY CLOSE TO PARK, VALLEY TRAILS! Now only $385,500 A1035501

BEAUTIFUL ENERGY EFFICIENT BUNGALOW! Asking $497,500 A1004977

VALLEYVIEW BUNGALOW, INFLOOR HEAT IN BSMT., GARAGE! Asking $539,900 CA0194225 WALKOUT VILLAS overlooking Valleyview Lake!

Asking $532,162 A1032901

BACKING GOLF COURSE 2000+ sq. ft., 5 bdrm.

Asking $449,900 A1046329

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

WALKOUT BUNGALOW W/VALLEY VIEWS Asking $689,900 A1003743

CUSTOM SHOW HOME … NEW SUBDIVISION Asking $669,900 CA0193250

SOLD

Lakeside walkouts available!

Basement & Non-basement models 1456 sq. ft.

Lake views !

WALKOUT – LAKE ESTATES! • 1248 sq. ft.

• 26’x20.5’ garage Asking $532,162 A1032901

New build • Awesome master Bonus room • Triple garage Asking $459,900 CA0189414

Oversized three-car garage!

Asking $439,900

A1030392

$ 379,900

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

House • Lot • GST

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

Zero step entry!

1319 sq. ft.