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*Includes oil change up to 5 litres of 5W/20 or 5W/30 oil. Other oils and specialty filters extra. Plus shop fee of up to 15% based on nondiscounted retail price, not to exceed $35.00, where permitted. Plus disposal fee where permitted. Void where prohibited. TPMS Reset not included. Installation of seasonal tires extra. Tire rotation at time of oil change. Not valid with other offers. Limited time offer. See participating stores for details. © 2021 Midas Canada Inc.

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Do not let your insurance company bully you into believing you have to choose one of their preferred shops. You have the right to choose who repairs your vehicle, whether they are on your insurance approved list or not. So, if you insist on your right to choose Banack’s Body Shop to repair your vehicle, we know you will be happy. Guaranteed in writing and transferable.

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Present this ad to Banack’s for discount to apply. ✄ Domestic argument turns physical

Jan. 21

Camrose Police received a 911 call regarding a domestic at a residence on 55 Street in the 5300 block. It was determined that the couple got into a verbal argument over a trivial matter which escalated to throwing items around the home, along with one pushing the other. Neither cooperated with Police and the couple was separated. Police have been involved in similar incidents with the same couple in the past, and a Child and Family Services referral was completed due to children being in the home.

A male reported that someone had smashed the rear passenger window of his Toyota Corolla while it was parked overnight in the Cornerstone shopping area.

Ask the A CHIEF

Dean LaGrange Chief of Police Camrose Police Service

Question:

Do you share every complaint with the local RCMP?

Answer:

While the Camrose Police Service is responsible for policing within the City boundaries, the local RCMP detachment, (located right next door) is responsible for the County of Camrose policing. The two agencies collaborate quite closely on many issues, share intelligence and back each other up as required. Criminal activity does not respect geographic boundaries, so many of our prolific offenders are known to the RCMP and vice versa. As well, our criminal analysts work closely together to share information, trends and patterns that benefit both agencies. Have a question for the Chief? Email them to The Camrose Booster at news@camrosebooster.com

Remember snowmobile safety this winter

By Murray Green

International Snowmobile Safety Week is from Jan. 18 to 26.

It is the time of year where snowmobilers are reminded about the importance of responsible driving. Here are seven tips for staying safe on the trails this winter.

Gear up. Always wear a helmet and dress for the weather.

Be prepared. Bring along a safety kit that includes flares, basic tools and first aid items.

Check your ride. Before heading out, make sure your snowmobile is tuned up and has enough gas and oil.

Remain on the trail. Most accidents occur when riders stray from marked trails and run into hazards.

Ride with a buddy. Don’t head out on your own, and tell another person where you plan to go before you leave.

Avoid frozen lakes and rivers. Only ride on ice if it’s at least 25 centimetres thick.

Never drive impaired. Operating a snowmobile under the influence of alcohol or drugs is both dangerous and illegal.

Consider taking a snowmobile safety course, especially if you’re a beginner. This will help you stay safe on your snowmobile and learn the local rules and regulations.

If you’ve never been snowmobiling, you don’t know what you’re missing. Here are five reasons to give it a try.

It’s safe and easy. You shouldn’t be intimidated by the idea of riding a snowmobile. With the right safety precautions and proper instructions, snowmobiling is a safe activity for kids and adults alike.

It’s a great group activity. Snowmobiling is even more enjoyable when done with family or friends. Undertaking the adventure together is a great way to bond and create lasting memories.

It lets you connect with nature. There’s something special about exploring hills, fields and forests when they’re blanketed in virgin snow.

Snowmobiling allows you to experience nature like you’ve never seen it before.

It lets you visit remote locations.

You can cover large distances on a snowmobile and see picturesque landscapes that are far off the beaten track.

It’s peaceful. It’s true that some people snowmobile to get an adrenaline rush. However, others take to the trails in order to be immersed in the quiet and calm of nature.

Finally, snowmobiling is simply fun. No matter what pace you go, it’s a thrill to ride over snowcovered terrain on a brisk winter day.

Winter Weather has arrived!

We’re here for you and your vehicle…

We x: • Fuzzy cold starts • Broken brakes • Wipers that won ’t wipe • Suspension that’s had enough pothole torture • Interior squeaks & squawks (can’t do anything ’bout back seat drivers!)

Father/son team, Norm and Adam Zunti

We solve other problems too:

• Annoying engine light warnings that stay on. • Engine oil that should have been changed months ago. • Trannies that have never been ushed And more! Count on us when your ride needs help!

4113D-44 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 5H2 • Phone 587-386-01004113D-44 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 5H2 • Phone 587-386-0100

Ensuring you are heard

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

With the devastating effects of activist energy policies leading to the cancellation of Keystone XL and the need to lay the groundwork for an economic recovery, along with the need to ensure Canadians and Canadian Business have what’s needed in the fight against COVID, my colleagues and I in the Official Opposition have a big job ahead of us when Parliament resumes on Jan. 25. That said, I am optimistic that Canadians will remain resilient and that our Conservative caucus is up for the challenge to hold the Liberals to account.

The cancellation of the KXL Pipeline has impacted around 1,000 folks from Battle River-Crowfoot who were laid off when new US President Joe Biden signed an executive order cancelling the permit. While the case for this nation-building energy infrastructure project is clear, we see the government treat this economic sanction against Canada differently than when the former US administration levied sanctions on other industries such as steel and aluminum or when major manufacturing job losses led to immediate responses. This should not be a partisan or political issue as it is about Canada’s future. The Liberals’ actions are sowing seeds of deep division that threaten to tear Canada apart.

As Parliament returns, I will be making the case that Prime Minister Trudeau has failed Alberta and all of Canada by “acknowledging” and “respecting” the United States’ decision.

Jan. 25 marked a grim milestone of it being one year from the first case of the coronavirus being discovered in Canada. There has been endless debate and discussion around how the various levels of Canadian government have responded in comparison to other nations around the world. One year later, we witness how the current Liberal Government’s mismanagement and ideology have hindered Canada’s ability to be a global leader in combating COVID. As the House of Commons resumes sittings, Conservatives will be leading the conversation on recovery.

Canadians have sacrificed so much over the last year and, although there are still challenges ahead, folks are owed a plan that gives them certainty, including ensuring that COVID is contained by vaccinations and effective response measures, and that there is clarity on how people and business can plan in the short, medium, and long terms.

49 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE (249 years of knowledge) Career concludes at the end of the month!

It’s been so darn long ago, that David Cassady isn’t quite sure if he twisted his first wrench at West End Texaco, Camrose, in 1971 or 1972. He does recall cleaning car windows and interiors, pumping fuel and ‘working in the pit’ in that time period. It was back then that he started learning how to change engine oil, and got his first hands-on training to be on the lookout for troubled brakes or timed-out tie rod ends, or leaky exhaust systems. This was the beginning of a life-long passion in the field of automotive. The years have raced by (even faster than the sporty cars he drove as a young man – hair blowing (blew away?) in the wind): - A four-year apprenticeship program at Al

Robertson’s Central Garage, starting in 1973. - A not-so-much fun time in 1979 and 1980 trying to launch a mechanical shop together with friend and business partner Bruce Olson. - Then a ten-year stint, from late 1980 to 1990, with Camrose Implements. During this time

David earned a second ticket as a journeyman

H.D. technician. In June, 1990, Lowell Knudson convinced this skilled technician to give his bruised knuckles and dirty coveralls a rest. He joined Norseman Pontiac for a ten year period as Service Manager. But farm equipment needed him, too! David accepted a stint with Maurice Francoeur and Alberta Machinery for a two-year period as Service Manger for this busy farm machinery dealership. He was wooed back to Norseman Pontiac for a 7-year period until 2009. A great opportunity to reconnect with his great friend and talented associate, parts manager Bob Lambe. The Wheaton group purchased Norseman Pontiac in 2009, when General Motors reorganized their company and eliminated many of their most notable brands. Bob and David ‘moved down the block’ to serve in the parts and service departments, respectively, for seven more years, until 2016. When an opportunity at D&D Vehicle Sales and Service dropped in the laps of Bob and David in 2016, both jumped at the chance to go back to the shop that both had invested and thoroughly enjoyed working in for so many terrific years… But now it’s 2021. David wants to fish more. (Hopefully catch a few for a change!) He may not get up quite as early. Or, try to detective those niggly car or truck troubles – other than his own, of course .

David Cassady is retiring – this time for good (or so he insists).

The entire management team and the shop techs and staff have greatly benefited from this veteran’s patient demeanour, his exceptional talent and his persistent professionalism. His talent is legendary. But he’s taught us well and will be leaving us on January 29th, in very capable hands.

We source the vehicle you want at a price others can’t offer you. What are you looking for?

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Police attend theft in progress

Jan. 21

A west end business contacted Camrose Police to report a theft in progress. Police attended and arrested a 44-year-old male who was in possession of $300 worth of groceries. The male, who had a lengthy criminal record in Edmonton, was arrested and charged with theft and possession of stolen property.

Police were advised of a collision near 80 Mount Pleasant Drive, where a vehicle had struck a tree. The driver provided a sample of his breath on a roadside screening device, resulting in a failed reading. Furthermore, Police located 35 grams of marihuana inside the vehicle. The 16-year-old received an immediate roadside sanction under the new provincial legislation. He received a $1,000 fine, his vehicle was seized for 30 days, his license suspended for 90 days and he was also issued two violation tickets for a minor possessing and transporting cannabis marihuana within easy reach. The driver will be required to take a one-day planning ahead course and will be placed under a one-year Alberta ignition interlock program.