March 23, 2021 Camrose Booster by The Camrose Booster

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Vol. LXIX, No. 17 City Edition – 32 pages Country Edition – 40 pages March 23, 2021

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Even for Gerry Czapp, an eternal optimist, the past year has been challenging.

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n last week’s issue of The Booster, our news team shared some stories of business owners’ challenges and resilience during 52 weeks of being harshly impacted by COVID-19. We reached out to Gerry Czapp, Exalted Ruler of Camrose Elks Lodge No. 70, to get a better understanding of the repercussion of the pandemic on local service organizations. Gerry shared some hard data: Being unable to rent out the Elks Hall during this time period means a 12-month revenue shortfall of $6,250 as compared to the previous year. No Sunday morning pancake breakfasts in the past twelve months has cost the club $2,304.75. Being unable to host bingos means the loss of another $8,000. That’s a total over $16,554 in missing revenue from the balance sheet of this group of local volunteers. Meanwhile, utility bills and property taxes have to be paid, as do bills for building maintenance and normal aging and deterioration. The Elks budget these operating expenses monthly at $1,000 or $12,000 per year, when all goes well. Net result: The Elks are not in a financial position to give back or fund community and charitable projects anytime soon. It’s easy to understand both the fear and frustration of everyone who prides themselves on pitching in with committed community service and support. For a continued look at other entities negatively impacted by COVID, don’t miss page 8 of this edition.

Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Out and About . . . . . . . . . . . 12 and 13 City of Camrose . . . . . . . . . . 14 and 15 On the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 and 21 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 and 25 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 to 30 Central Agencies Realty Inc. . 31 and 32

News Features Camrose County doesn’t support provincial police proposal. . . . . . . . . . . 2 Reflections by Bonnie Hutchinson . . . . 4 Just Sayin’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 City hosts “eggs”tra special Easter egg hunt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Kodiaks douse Dragon’s fire. . . . . . . . 13 RCMP provides update during town hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Camrose County doesn’t support provincial police proposal By Murray Green

Camrose County doesn’t support the provincial police proposal and will be sending a letter to the minister of justice and solicitor general indicating their stance. On Feb. 17, RMA (Rural Municipalities Association) and AUMA (Alberta Union of Municipalities Association) cohosted a President’s Summit on Provincial Policing, focusing on the study of a provincial police service in Alberta. The session featured the Government of Alberta, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, National Police Federation, RMA and AUMA speakers. “Municipalities in Alberta, along with Camrose County, are concerned with the staggering costs to implement an initiative of this nature coming at a time when municipalities are already struggling with the existing Police Funding model and other negative financial impacts,” said Teresa Gratrix, County, corporate services manager. “On behalf of Camrose County council, I am writing concerning the recent President’s Summit on

Policing. Camrose County does not support the Province of Alberta’s initiative to replace the RCMP with an Alberta Provincial Police Force,” said Reeve Trautman in her letter. “County concerns centre around the staggering costs to implement an initiative of this nature. Rural municipalities across this province are struggling to determine how they will absorb the costs, in addition to other pressures, such as unpaid oil and gas taxes and reductions in linear assessments. The Province of Alberta’s economy, rural and urban municipalities, and the citizens we all represent cannot afford any added costs. We respectfully request that you reconsider replacing the RCMP with an Alberta Provincial Police Force and consider working with the RCMP to improve the service where required,” she added. “I move that council direct administration to prepare a letter under the reeve’s signature outlining that Camrose County does not support a provincial police force,” said councillor Jack Lyle, at the March 9 regular council meeting.

“Alberta had a provincial police force back in 1919 to 1926 (to combat prohibition), but it ended when the province could no longer afford it,” said administrator Paul King. On Jan. 8, administration distributed to council, on behalf of RMA, a backgrounder on the Provincial Police Force. “Up to this point, very little background has been provided to municipalities by the department responsible,” said King at the time. “We know that, at minimum, we would lose the current 30 per cent federal RCMP funding cost share of $112 million with such a transition.” Councilor Greg Gillespie said, “Now we talk to RCMP and then we can suggest what we want. You have to talk to the RCMP to be on the same page.” Reeve Trautman said, “It would be a poor decision, because we can’t afford it.” The costs of a provincial police force are extremely complex and currently unknown, but likely much higher than the current RCMP model, both in terms of upfront costs and long-term costs related to employee

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Can we really spring ahead?

My slitty-eyed prairie skepticism is making itself known. Gorgeous warm weather we’ve been having lately. Hardly any snow left where I live. Theoretically, spring is sprung all over the northern hemisphere. Here’s what I’m noticing. I’m almost afraid to enjoy the warm pleasant weather. I’m flashing back to years when we had March and April snowstorms. I’m remembering when, two years in a row on May 16, we had fierce blizzards complete with blocked roads and power outages. What is it about we prairie people that we’re afraid to enjoy good fortune in case it doesn’t last? ***

It’s a few days belated, but this is also the time of the spring equinox–a day when every place in the world has light and dark in equal measure. A few years ago, I had neighbours who hosted an Equal Light Day Party. I thought my friends just made up “Equal Light Day” for an excuse to have a party. Turns out that in some circles, this is a very big deal. For thousands of years, people have celebrated the spring equinox with rituals and traditions. Many early peoples celebrated because their food supplies would soon be restored. Early Egyptians built the Great Sphinx so that it points directly toward the rising sun on the day of the spring equinox. In Christianity, Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox–April 4 this year. The first day of spring also marks the beginning of Nowruz, the Persian New Year (which I’d never heard of until recently). The celebration lasts 13 days! In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly recognized the International Day of Nowruz. Who knew? ***

So why is this relevant on a Tuesday in March in East Central Alberta? Well, of course, the equinox signals that we’ve made it through another winter. We might have another winter storm or two, but we know the back of winter has been broken. That’s worth celebrating. “Equal Light Day” did get me thinking about light and dark and the meaning of life. Light has a good reputation. Light goes with lightheartedness. In stories of good and evil, light gets to be the good guy. Dark has a bad reputation. Dark motives are suspect. Dark subjects are depressing. Most of us would rather turn away from darkness. But on this planet, we have light and dark in equal measure. Twice a year, we have equal light and dark within 24 hours. Over the course of a year, every place on the globe has light and dark in equal measure. There might be something valuable in learning to appreciate both light and dark. ***

Okay, this is a long way from “my friends had an Equal Light Day party”. I’m still percolating about “light and dark in equal measure”. I’m also reading a book about learning to walk in the dark–which pretty much describes what all of us are doing all over the world right now. Maybe there’s value in being willing to explore the darkness; to examine our shadow sides. Back to what is it about we prairie people that we’re afraid to enjoy good fortune in case it doesn’t last? Maybe we could just enjoy the moments of good fortune instead of jumping ahead to fend off the pain of when good times inevitably end. Maybe we could even learn to enjoy walking in the dark… ***

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The new legislation of the UCP’s MLA recall is not that new. I do wonder if this piece of legislation could backfire like it did on Aberhart in the summer of 1937. The world was at war and the economy was rather in a slump. The government’s back benchers were not very happy with the leadership of Alberta. In the premier’s riding, the members of that riding had two-thirds of those who could vote sign a petition to remove the premier from office. The government rushed back to reverse the member recall legislation to avoid having their leader removed from his position. This caused a revolt by these back benchers who threatened to defeat the government in a nonconfidence vote. Instead, the government struck a deal with the back benchers, which seemed to bring down the revolt. Kenney seems to have back benchers not very happy with his leadership. We do not have a war, but we have COVID-19. Can this be a repeat of history in the not too distant future? Can the member recall legislation backfire like it did back in 1937? Lorne Vanderwoude, Camrose Great community

Why is Camrose such a great community? I suggest that Camrose has an incredible history of community service organizations that reinforce a community spirit above and beyond what is found in many other communities. The proof of this can be seen in the number of people who have moved to Camrose for temporary job postings, like RCMP or bankers, but have stayed or come back to Camrose because of its community spirit. I suggest that a main reason is the number of organizations Camrose has that encourage community participation. People join to do what cannot be done alone. There is strength in numbers. This increases exponentially. A group of 10 members is not just 10 times more powerful than one member, but perhaps 50 to 100 times more powerful. I came to Camrose with my family in 1970 after living most of my life in the big city. I was invited to participate in many community organizations, and I did join various groups, such as Kinsmen and Rotary. They

taught me the importance of organizations such as service clubs, in building community. I have been a member of Rotary for more than 45 years. I can safely assert that Camrose would not be the same kind of community without clubs like Rotary. I’m sure most of you have benefited from the community work done by service clubs, although you might not be aware of it. The Battle River Community Foundation, which now has a major impact on this and our surrounding area, received a donation from the Rotary Club of Camrose for $100,000 when it was just beginning. Camrose Rotary Club supplied a bus full of wheelchairs to Puerto Vallarta, a city of over one million people, making a major impact on the disabled of that community which continues to this day. There are literally hundreds of other examples of how Camrosians have impacted our whole world, batting way above its weight. COVID-19 has punched a big hole in all communities. We cannot get together like we used to. Membership in our community organizations, churches and sports and arts groups has been severely impacted. If you want the community you once had, you and I must rebuild community organizations by joining them and re-establishing new ways of doing things. The first thing required is to join. We must now meet online, which we do weekly. We have two Rotary clubs in Camrose. Our community is Camrose first and the world first as well. If you are interested in joining us to build community, call me or any other Rotarian. Harry Gaede, Camrose Coal facts

We concur with Lindberg’s conclusions re: CoalHardFacts.ca (Camrose Booster, Feb. 28). Previous claims that water in the Athabasca River downstream Ft. McMurray, and now UCP claims that waters downstream from strip-coal mine leases are safe to drink read much like a preschooler’s sandbox argument over the safety of drinking the water in the (contaminated) stream trickling past their sandbox, which sits just a few metres from an old abandoned outhouse. Facts reported by

Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (AEMP) for the tests downstream from Tech coal mines in BC (Lethbridge Herald, Oct. 23/20) disprove the UCP’s purported “Facts” (Get the Facts on Coal in Alberta). AEMP test results verify the disingenuity of the UCP claims. After the NDP government dissolved Alberta’s (independent) Environmental Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting Agency, Bill Donahue, a former government official, left that position (2018) and used unpublished government (1998-2016) data to analyze selenium levels for The Canadian Press, thereby also verifying the rising selenium levels. The selenium levels downstream from Teck’s (southwestern Alberta) Cheviot metallurgical coal mine averaged almost six times higher in the McLeod River), nearly nine times in the Gregg River and 11 times higher in the Luscar Creek. All exceeded the levels considered safe for aquatic life (four times in the Gregg River and nearly nine times in Luscar Creek). In fish, selenium damages the liver, kidney and heart, reduces the number of “viable” eggs a fish can produce, and leads to deformed spine, head, mouth, and fins. In humans, selenium can cause nausea, vomiting, hair loss and fatigue. Yet, UCP documents would have Albertans believe that current assessments indicate there is no risk to humans who drink water or eat fish containing excessive amounts of selenium. However, the last time Alberta Environment reported on selenium in the three waterways mentioned above, was 2006 (Bob Webber, Canadian Press, Jan 25, “Contaminant from coal mines already high in some Alberta rivers: unreported data”). John Muir, Alberta Environment and Parks spokesman, stated the department “routinely monitors selenium at 89 waterways…” and “will make those finding publicly available” (but, he did not indicate when). Our then MLA clarified landowners by informing a group of landowners, “The government (i.e. any minister) can do whatever it wants with your land.” That makes the UCP’s outright denials regarding selenium risks irrelevant. M. R. Leithead, Bawlf

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City hosts “eggs”tra special Easter hunt By Lori Larsen

It appears the Easter Bunny has decided to get into the spirit a bit early and, with a little help from some friends in the City of Camrose Recreation and Culture Department, has hidden some Easter eggs around the City trails. The fun began on March 17, and will continue through April 5. If you want to jump on board for a whole lot of fun, get out and visit the wonderful parks along the City of Camrose walking trails and see if you can find the six hidden decorated eggs. The City is happy to provide you with a few clues. Just check out the City’s social media sites for more details, and put your best detective skills to work: fa c eb o ok .c om/Cit yO f Camrose or twitter.com/ cityofcamrose or visit www. camrose.ca/EasterParkHop. Be sure to bring along your cell phone or camera, because you will need to take a photo of yourself (or your family/cohorts) with each egg. Then enter for a chance to win a gift certificate from a participating locally-owned business of your choice. Once you have found all six Easter eggs, email your entry to recreation@ camrose.ca. Be sure to include the photos, your name and contact number. “The Best in Snow Contest was really well received,” said City of Camrose Recreation and Culture manager Tanya Pattullo. “The community really got into it, which was amazing to see. “The Easter Bunny had the help of the City of Camrose Parks Department to hide the eggs within the trails and parks system. We encourage everyone to get outside and enjoy the spring weather. Egg hunters can find all the eggs in one outing if they follow the clues and hop between parks.” The City would like to remind all participants to continue practicing social distancing while using the City trails, and remember trail etiquette. With this amazing weather, this is the perfect opportunity to get out, get physical and have some good old-fashioned fun. For more information on this or any Recreation and Culture initiatives, visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca/en/index. aspx.

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Fraud victim March 17

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Residents are encouraged to get out hunting for brightly coloured Easter eggs displayed throughout the City parks during the City of Camrose Recreation and Culture, The Hunt for Eggs– Park Hopping Through Easter Contest.

A female reported to Camrose Police that she was the victim of a fraud. A male stated he was in China and needed help sending funds to his aunt. On three separate occasions, the male sent a $3,500 cheque to the female with the understanding that she would send $2,500 of it in Bitcoin, while she could keep $1,000 for herself. After accepting three such cheques and sending $7,500 in untraceable Bitcoin, the female was contacted by her bank that her account was overdrawn. Rather than having the anticipated $3,000 in her account, the 25-year-old now has a $7,500 debt.

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Coping amidst COVID By Lori Larsen and Murray Green

In March 2020, our world went into a spinning vortex of uncertainty with the announcement of a worldwide pandemic and the subsequent fallout of shutdowns, closures and lockdowns. Nobody knew how the next 12 months would pan out. One year later, the uncertainties still loom as the world tries to set itself back on its axis. The business world was heavily hit, with mandatory shutdowns and then restricted re-openings, introductions of new health and safety protocols and thinking outside the box to conduct business. The Camrose Booster would like to recognize the hard work and harder decisions of Camrose and area local businesses.

Center Ice Café delivers service When Jair Molina started the Center Ice Café in the Recreation Centre two years ago, little did he know his business would undergo a radical change. “We went from a good walk-up crowd from hockey games and other events to no business in a hurry,” said Jair. “We had to come up with ideas in order to survive.” Two years ago, he was operating with 12 employees. During the past year, it was just himself, which added to the challenges he faced. “Our business was based on traffic that was generated. The first eight months was good without worrying about clients. When Covid hit, our sales decreased 90 per cent. I had no choice but to explore the market outside the doors,” explained Jair. “It was a huge challenge to create traffic. It is hard, especially for older people, to order online. I created more advertising with The Camrose Booster and a Facebook page. The customers whom I was able to gain then presented another problem.” When the City facilities locked the doors, it left Jair in a building to which people didn’t have access. “I had to go to the front door, let people in, and take them upstairs to get their order, and go with them back downstairs to let them out again. When you are by yourself and cooking other orders, that created a hassle of stopping a work order and opening the doors, and then starting the order again.

Richardson’s Jewellery Owner James Cardiff

Aside from the devastating financial losses suffered by the retail industry due to COVID, a variety of other challenges have owners and operators re-imagining how to run their businesses. “When the announcement came in March 2020 that we were shutting down due to the pandemic, we were all shocked that this was happening in our lifetime,” said Richardson’s Jewellery owner James Cardiff. “For business, it meant laying off employees, packing up our inventory and putting life on pause.” James said that for a luxury business, it has been quite difficult since reopening. “We’ve made changes to staffing, shopping hours and inventory to survive this time period. “Travel restrictions meant that we couldn’t go to buying shows, where we normally shop, touch and feel the products, see

new introductions and make the deal through our Canada-wide buying co-op.” He added that it has also been challenging for his customers. “They want to have that same experience of seeing and touching the jewellery too, both of which are difficult from an online shop. But our customers have been very supportive and understanding of the changes that we have made to stay open.” James credited the willingness of others to work with the business in order to maneuver through these unique and challenging times. “We thankfully have a landlord who is understanding and willing to work with us, and wonderful staff who work hard and give us positive input into how we can navigate this pandemic.” On a final note, James thanked the customers for recognizing the importance of supporting local business. “We thought the mom and pop retailers may be in jeopardy, but Camrose and area has stepped up and shown that buying local really does matter, and we are very thankful for the support.”

R&D Hot Tubs ask for patience COVID-19 restrictions implemented last March hit several businesses hard. R&D Hot Tubs usually have a wide selection of tubs in their showroom. Before COVID, they had between 20 and 25 models on display. Now, they don’t have any. “We definitely have a supply issue, and it is getting worse as COVID-19 hangs on. Normally, we are six weeks out from when a person orders a hot tub and when it arrives. Now, we are 50 to 52 weeks out,” said Doneal Greipl, co-owner of R&D Hot Tubs, along with her husband Russ. “It is a supply chain issue with water care products. That seems to have rectified itself and is a lot better. Certain parts are hard to find. The manufacturers don’t have

enough materials to build hot tubs. There is an acrylic shortage as well as parts,” shared Doneal. Although the hot tubs are built in Canada, some parts and components come from other countries. “It is a snowball effect. Right now, there is an acrylic shortage. The spa packs that are in the hot tubs are built by a different company. They are having issues getting parts. Now, I’m sitting here with no hot tubs in the s ho w r o om ,” she added.

That isn’t a good way to treat customers. It didn’t matter how I did it, that way wasn’t ideal,” shared Jair. Just recently, the doors were opened, and people can now walk in and out without him being on door duty. “Usually, we shut down for the summer, but I can’t afford to now. I have to keep going to get

the little business I have in order to pay the bills. I haven’t paid myself in a year, I’m just trying to make enough to pay suppliers and the bills.” He said employees won’t be hired back until hockey and events return to the Recreation Centre. “I hope to retain the customers I have gained to carry me through the summer. I believe we are heading in the right direction, but it will take years for us to get back the money we lost.”

Bailey Theatre entertainment missed by community

Photo taken pre-COVID

We are coming up to a year of COVID-19 protocols in Camrose. Entertainment venues, such as the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre, Bailey Theatre and Duggan Cinemas, have given us places to laugh and give joy to our souls. That has been lost and missed since last March 2020. “Well, it is has been an interesting year, a roller coaster of emotions. Sadness when we shut the doors and laid off staff in March 2020. Fear about how to pay the bills with little revenue. Shock and frustration about the uncertain length of the closure. All these emotions have been sprinkled with hope and gratitude for the volunteers who stepped up, the Spotlight Bistro reopening, the Downtown Farmers’ Market rental, the return of staff and a wide range of supporters, indi“I have lots on order and they should be in this summer, with another order to be scheduled for delivery in the fall. I’m just waiting right now. I’ve even ordered tubs for 2022 already.” Doneal, along with Russ, have kept their staff on over the last year. “We value our staff too much to lay them off. That presents some challenges, but we want them working for us

viduals, businesses, governments and organizations. We are hopeful that together we emerge stronger,” said Bailey Theatre Society president Barb Stroh. “We had a strong start and a solid lineup planned. Then COVID-19 hit. We had to cancel shows, lay off staff and our revenue disappeared. It was a time to reflect on the future. We concentrated on fundraising, and now we are in the black due to grants and fundraising,” said the president in January. Once Alberta Health Services required the theatre to shut down, volunteers assumed cleaning, repairs and maintenance, along with box office and bookkeeping roles, and planned the Flea Market for the spring. The board stayed active by fundraising and strategic planning to prepare for a better future. as we get through this. We want people to see the same faces, and we are doing everything we can to keep them.” Doneal asks her customers to be patient as supplies come in. “We understand their frustration, but we are doing our best. We are here to stay. I encourage everyone to be understanding and to shop local. People can order a hot tub, but they have to be patient. Be patient and shop local.” The business still has a good stock of pellet stove barbecues grills.

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Hospice bids a fond farewell By Lori Larsen

Hospice Society of Camrose and District bids a fond farewell and good wishes to Grief and Bereavement and Program coordinator Bill Harder as his life journey takes a different path. Bill has accepted the position of Palliative and Grief Support navigator with Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley. Bill started with Hospice in 2012 as a facilitator for volunteer training. “I was working with Parish work at the time and I partnered with either Beverly Drever or Jane Arial, back and forth between the two, to segment a volunteer training program.” In 2016 the Hospice Society Board offered Bill the position of Grief and Bereavement and Program coordinator, working alongside the Volunteer Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Coordinator, Joy LeBlanc. “The initial program- The Hospice Society of Camrose and District says farewell and good wishes to Bill Harder. ming came off the ground As well as providing the nity it revealed that this because of the Board’s and Joy’s work consisting of need was not being met service of grief and bereavesome End of Life Care and and may not have been for ment consultations, Bill talked and listened to all some work in the hospital,” years, if ever. “I could not have imag- the collaborating agencies in explained Bill. “But the Hospice was underutiliz- ined in 2016 the kinds of the community. “I really had a chance ing the volunteers because losses that would have to build strong relationwe didn’t have the capacity been referred to me.” He said that the top ships and the PCN, at the to know how to get them consultations, and the most time, allowed us to have deployed in their work.” As a result the Board difficult to sit, with involve free office space in the west decided a Grief and suicide loss and murders end clinic without cost.” Having shared space Bereavement coordinator which he explained didn’t would be instrumental in necessarily occur in this with nurses and theracreating and implement- area but that the person he pists allowed time for Bill ing programming and ser- was consulting with had to grow in the position as vices vital to the Camrose someone in their lives die Bereavement and Grief community. coordinator and afforded as the result of murder. “I began the position “And of course all man- both the other stakeholders in May of 2016, and in ner of tragic accidents and and the Hospice the opporthe first eight months of all natural causes. Some tunity to get to know each that year I saw 12 different of them are sudden stroke other and build a relationpeople (clients) once each heart attack and lots that ship of trust and support, (12 consultations one-on- died in palliative care.” which opened the doors for one grief care). The bulk He admits that he may referrals to the Hospice. of my work ended up being not have been as prepared “This position, that I net working.” as he thought for the intri- was first hired into, has In the first full year cate work that accompanied expanded exponentially (second year of work) the cli- supporting a person through and with that came the ent numbers for one-on-one, their grief but that this posi- creating of other resources. individual grief care grew to tion has taught him so much Other programming came approximately 60 and then about not only himself, but about because there was the next year to 90 and the supporting those through this huge need the comnext year to 180. “Last year their grief journey. munity brought forward to I did about 540 consulta“I was really surprised mentor our community in tions to about 170 people, that when I do a sit with a the really deep essential with well over 600 contact person through their grief quality of grieving.” points for grief care includ- and listen to their story it Bill is delighted to say ing one-on-one consultations also unveils all the other that the work done at the and group grief care.” losses in their life. I need to Hospice with every client Bill said the message be able to discover what the and through every volunbecame very apparent, teer has taken the commuthere was a strong nity back to a place where could not have need for grief care in loss and grief and sorrow imagined in 2016 the Camrose and area. are understood to be an “Once we became kinds of losses that would important human experiknown in the commu- have been referred to me.” ence that is both formative and transformative. Bill admits, however, background is to their that the opportunity he was loss and how they given to work with Hospice have been in sorrow- has also provided him with ing all of their lives. important takeaways. “The number one thing Then we get to be able to look at their resilience working with the Hospice and the abilities and has taught me is dying, gifts they have in their death and grief are part sorrowing world and of our human journey and where there is incomplete they fill spaces in our livmetamorphosis in some of ing that are really important. Our culture has tried these other losses.”

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to deny the value of those spaces being filled with dying, death and grief. We have tried to medicalize it and the result is we have a ‘poverty of soul’ because we try to pretend that something so deeply human shouldn’t be with us. “Our work at the Hospice has been gently mentoring us back to a space where we can hold these stories and enrich lives as a consequence.” Bill continued. “This work has helped me to understand the absolute beauty of sorrow, not to romanticize it but that the most painful human experience is catastrophic loss and the subsequent grief. “This experience has helped me discover that voice in me of exploring that, and I really appreciate that.” The second takeaway for Bill is in the work he has done with End of Life Care. “I had done that in my career as a pastor but what has changed is that I have become broader in my understanding of the value of stillness and silence in this. Of creating space for those who are actively dying to be with themselves without imposing on them an agenda or fear. “I have learned there is a time when it is okay to say ‘The body is doing what it needs to do and so is the heart and soul. Let’s just sit and bear witness to it.”

Navigator and an Administrative Assistant. “I think my leaving is a fantastic opportunity for the Hospice. Between Joy and I we wore a lot of hats.” But as he humbly admits he was not as effective at some of those tasks as he was at others. “I followed through with them all and it was okay but it wasn’t great, especially on the development and fundraising side of things. We have done okay but we could have done a lot better with someone who that as a soul gift. “Another area that I managed, lets say at a moderate level but not a great level, is administration,” smiled Bill adding that he wasn’t necessarily as gifted at building the structure as he was at knowing how to use it. “Somebody gifted at administration will be better at building that structure.” Bill said this is the ideal opportunity for the Board to rethink the organizational structure and to allow for the addition of an administrative position and the possibility of a fund development position further down the road. “For Hospice to move to the next level for this community they need to find the people that are really good at those t really made my heart other pieces. Like any not-for-profit happy to be working organization, the with Joy and see the rich Hospice needs to treasure of individuals willing have the financial to give their time and learn base secure and needs to have really all these bits of wisdom.” good ongoing structure. When you have Lastly, Bill said the hundreds of clients you need final takeaway from his to have some strong organiwork with the Hospice was zation and it was exceeding recognizing the capacity my capacity.” of people to do this work. As far as Bill knows, “All these volunteers, of Joy will continue doing the all ages. I would not have excellent work she does as thought there would be the Volunteer Coordinathat many people in a com- tor. “Now she will probably munity this size that would have an enhanced opporsay ‘I would love to sit with tunity because she will be someone who is dying’ or able to rely on this admin‘I would like to walk with istrative person. someone who is grieving’,” “I think there is a lot he marvelled adding that of potential for the Hosif not for COVID there pice Society to continue to would likely be any where expand its impact in the from 100 to 150 volunteers areas it serves, life limiting actively engaged. illness, end of life and grief.” “It really made my heart On a final note and so happy to be working with very true to his genuine Joy and see the rich trea- and thoughtful nature Bill sure of individuals willing said. “I would just be a to give their time and learn wreck if I knew my leaving would cause the Hospice to all these bits of wisdom.” Future for Hospice collapse. Instead I feel my Bill spoke about the leaving is really going to future of Hospice includ- be their impedance for the ing the goal of hiring both next level of growth, which a Grief and Bereavement is my hope and desire.”

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Wrubleski receives scholarship Submitted

The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a scholarship to Allyson Wrubleski of Camrose. Battle River Community Foundation director Debbie Orcheski presented the $2,600 scholarship to Allyson. The scholarship is from income from the Flora and Rudy Baker Scholarship in Medicine Fund. The fund was established from the estate of Rudy Baker. The scholarship is available to a student who has graduated from high school in the Battle River School Division, and is enrolled in program leading to becoming a physician. Allyson Wrubleski is in the final year of an MD program at the University of Alberta. She is one of 14 students from throughout the region who have received assistance from the scholarship since it was first awarded in 2005. She says receiving the scholarship, which has been used for tuition and books, allowed her to focus on studies and not finances. The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support scholarships such as this in East Central Alberta, which benefit the local communities and have a positive impact on the future. Grants from Battle River Community Foundation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations that have created endowment funds. The principals of these endowment funds are kept intact, and the income is made available annually to support local projects and organizations. Since it was founded in 1995, the Battle River Community Foundation has granted over $7,250,000 to

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Battle River Community Foundation director Debbie Orcheski, left, presented the $2,600 scholarship to Allyson Wrubleski.

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Police threatened March 15

At approximately 3:00 a.m., while conducting patrols, Camrose Police observed a male who was looking into vehicles in the parking lot of The Brick. The male fled into the lobby of a nearby hotel where he accidently boxed himself in. When police approached, he produced a knife and began threatening and lunging at officers. Police backed away and began a lengthy negotiation with the male, who appeared to be high on illicit drugs. Police checks determined that the male was very violent and had used knives in the past to harm others, including slashing an officer. Police were able to get the male to put down the knife, but when they again approached, the male removed a second knife from his pocket. Police continued negotiations until the male finally put down his weapons and was safely arrested.

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The University of Alberta Augustana Campus will be holding its human library event on March 28. “Storytelling is a part of our history, and while books offer us an endless supply of knowledge and adventures, being able to take part in the unique setting of a human library is an experience like no other. The courage that you witness while you listen firsthand to the experiences of the ‘authors’ is not only humbling, but life changing. I am honoured and forever grateful to have had the opportunity to listen to and hold the stories I’ve heard,” said Jenni Routhier, Augustana human library reader. In the spring of 2000, the first human library event was organized in Copenhagen, Denmark. That very first event, called “Menneskebiblioteket” in Danish, ran for four days, eight hours each day, and attracted more than a thousand people. In its two decades of existence, the human library movement has spread on all continents; developed one of the leading diversity and inclusion training programs for corporations, institutions and organizations; and, most importantly, provided a space for thousands of people to meet

and exchange their life stories. The secret of this huge success lies in the very essence of the human library: sharing unique life experiences of everyday people called ‘human books’, with other everyday people called ‘readers’, through face-toface sessions organized in safe and intimate environments. Human books, people who volunteer to share their stories of experienced prejudice, social exclusion or stigma, are ‘borrowed’ by ‘readers’, who are interested in their stories. The format is very simple and borrows terminology from the traditional library world. What makes it unique is the experience of ‘reading human books’, not only by listening, but also by subconsciously observing the subtle changes in emotion, sound of voice, body movements, and facial expressions. Every human library session is filled with communication on many levels that deeply moves readers and human books alike. “The human library, as a process, makes my heart sing–the authenticity and act of humans sitting in witness to each other, the connection, the respect, the simplicity and the power of the process. Stories go back to the roots of who we are as humans and, in this fractured pain-filled world, I think they have

the power to relocate us, perhaps even heal,” said Mani Mitchell, Augustana human library book. University of Alberta Augustana Campus Library organized the first Augustana human library event in the 2008-09 academic year, and was one of the first libraries organizing the event in Canada. “Over the years, the lived experiences of close to 150 human books have been shared at the Augustana human library, and it has been our privilege to provide a venue for the sharing of these stories,” said Nancy Goebel, a librarian and a person who has stood behind this event since its very beginning. “The goal has always been to have the event further the development of empathy–something that is so important for a healthy society,” Nancy added. Taking place at the Augustana Campus, the University of Alberta’s liberal arts and sciences campus, the human library quickly gained a pool of dedicated readers and was soon integrated into parts of the curriculum. Looking back to the past years of the event and its strength to bring a unique and alive experience to learners, Nancy explained, “The Augustana human library has been integrated into Augustana’s undergraduate curriculum in different ways over the years.

One example was in an Introduction to Women’s Studies course, where students would select a human book that spoke to issues of gender, sex or sexuality, and then the student would attend the human library and listen to the relevant human book’s story (e.g. being transgender). They would then write a ref lection on what it was like to learn, through human narrative, what it was like to be transgender. Then they would search an appropriate library database and find three scholarly articles on the same topic. They would also read those articles and write a critical annotation of the topic based on the research presented in the article. Lastly, the student would write a reflection about what it was like to learn about, in this case being transgender, comparing information shared as part of the human library book’s lived experience and the scholarly article information. It was a very popular assignment, as students were able to extend themselves beyond their lived experience and consider the life of another person, while also considering the findings of academia via scholarly articles.” Organized each fall and winter semester over the subsequent years, the event significantly grew into an important cultural project not only for the

Augustana community, but for the University of Alberta and the City of Camrose community as well. “The human library has been a very educational experience for us. We have appreciated hearing stories firsthand, and the years of struggles and challenges some have experienced. It has helped us to better understand the difficulties and problems many people have had to face,” said Elsa and Dean Hendricksen, Augustana human library readers. This year, due to the pandemic and the necessity of social distancing, the 25th Augustana human library will be celebrated through a virtual, online event. It will stay loyal to its principles and will offer four human books speaking about experiences of domestic violence, drug addiction, the tragic death of a same-sex partner, and a decades-long journey with brain cancer. This free event will happen on Sunday, March 28, starting at 1:30 p.m. You can find registration information, as well as more information on human books, at the http://aug. u a lb e r t a .c a/hum an li b web page. Human library organizers hope to see you there.

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The Camrose Kodiaks won their first game of the season by edging the Drumheller Dragons 2-1 in a three-team cohort series of Alberta Junior Hockey League games on March 12. After a scoreless opening period, Connor Gourley connected on a play with help from Griffen Fraser in the middle frame. The Dragons were fired up early in the third period when Grayson Dietrich tied the match at 1-1. However, the Kodiaks rallied and forward Ryan Sullivan garnered the winning tally near the midway point of the third. Goalie Griffin Bowerman started the game in net for the Kodiaks by making 16 saves, but goaltender Logan Willcott came in relief to pick up the win. He stopped 23 shots in the contest. Camrose gave a great 57-minute effort on March 14 against the Olds Grizzlys. Unfortunately, it was the Joshua Zinger show late in the game, as he potted two goals in a minute and seven seconds to steal two points for Olds. Another even first period was played before Owen Dean collected a marker early in the middle frame on a power play opportunity to put Camrose out in front. The Grizzlys roared back later in the period to make it a 1-1 game. Again, early in the third, the Kodiaks bent the twine with the man-advantage with Connor Brock doing the honours. Then Zinger went to work and Olds added an empty net marker in the last minute. Willcott made 29 of 32 saves in the Camrose cage.

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CITY PAGE PUBLIC NOTICE – 2021 PEST AND WEED CONTROL

The Parks Section of the Community Services Department is committed to environmentally responsible pest control practices. At various times throughout the year, the City of Camrose Community Services Department controls broadleaf and other weeds and insect pests depending on the genus, infestation, safety and conditions. Small mammalian pests, such as beavers and gophers, may also be controlled. Pest Management activities occur on properties such as parks, sports fields, golf course, CRE, boulevards, sidewalks, roadway buffers, water bodies and vacant City land. The Department is evaluating new systems and products to reduce pesticide usage where possible. Special care and attention regarding the impact on the park users is considered in all applications. For example, no spray treatment takes place on any site where wind speed exceeds 16 km/hr. All procedures and pesticides used meet the strict standards established by Health Canada and Alberta Environmental Protection and are considered safe for these types of applications. Treated areas are posted with yellow and black signs indicating the date and time of application, re-entry time, the pest controlled and pesticide used. Below is a schedule that approximates when our field crews will conduct these programs and the materials they will use. Control of weeds and tree pests in residential neighborhoods is provided on the basis of citizens’ request, the location and the pest or weed infestation levels and safety concerns.

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An alternate monthly Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) is available to eligible property owners from 3162-21 MarchRe: 1 to Proposed December 31,Bylaw 2021. The alternate plan makes provision for the payment of outstanding Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal property taxes balances, current year’s Government Act, Section and 606 the of the Revised property of taxes, by monthly payment between Statutes Alberta and amendments thereto, the time NOTICE of signing and December 31, 2021.of PUBLIC is up hereby given that Council Penalties onreading arrears to balances the City ofnormally Camrosecharged gave first Bylaw will not apply to owners who sign up and comply 3162-21 on March 15, 2021. with the terms and conditions under which this The purpose of 3162-21 is to redistrict the arrangement is Bylaw offered. property from R3 – Medium Density Residential Eligible to property owners to sign up for the District R2 – Mixed Usewanting Residential District. alternate monthlyisTax Installment Payment Plan The redistricting intended to accommodate a must do density so prior for to June 30, 2021. Questions may reduced the future development. be directed to Marla Steinwand, Acting Tax Clerk, A Public Hearing is scheduled 780-672-4426. to be held as follows: Note: Those property owners whose property Date: April 2021 at an upcoming tax is subject to be19th, auctioned Time:sale 5:00prior p.m.to March 31, 2022 are not recovery eligible to participate in the alternate TIPP program. Place: Council Chambers, City Hall, 5204 -50 Avenue Any person(s) who have an interest is encouraged to register for the Public Hearing or by submitting written comments for consideration by City Council no later than April 9,#FP202103 2021 at 4:00 p.m. to: Fence Permit Attention: Kim Isaak, City of Camrose, The City of5204-50 Camrose Development Authority Avenue, Camrose, AB T4Vhas 0S8. received a Variance Application for an existing Note: due to COVID-19, the Public Hearing may be fence that encroaches onto public lands by held virtually and, as such, the City is requesting 1.24m, located within the R2 – Mixed Use that submissions beat: submitted no later than Residential District April 9, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. by email to Lot 14B, Block 8, Plan 0227570; kisaak@camrose.ca 4025-69A Street, Camrose, AB Notice is hereby given that Council may thereafter Any person having comments support or without further notice proceed of with final approval objection, or for further mayMeeting contact of Bylaw 3162-21 at the information, regular Council Planning and Development Services, on April 19, 2021. 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8; For additional information,fax: contact by phone: 780-672-4428; 780-672-6316; Aaron Leckie, Manager at telephone: or email: planning@camrose.ca by (780) 672-4428 Monday, Marchor 22,email: 2021 aleckie@camrose.ca. at 4:30 p.m. Written correspondence shall include name, address and reason of support or objection.

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The Value of Life: Bill C-7 By Damien C. Kurek, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot

Final votes recently took place on Liberal Bill C-7, an act that changes the laws around Medical Assistance in Dying (also known as assisted suicide or euthanasia). Before getting into some of the specifics of this bill, I wanted to emphasize how important it is to have respect when dealing with difficult issues like this. I hear many opinions on every issue, but it is social issues like this that invoke deep emotion often based on experience. As this column delves into some of the concerns I have raised, please know I respect that not everyone agrees. Over the last year, thousands of you have reached out and overwhelmingly, there has been opposition to the Liberals’ Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Bill. This Bill was a response to a Quebec Superior Court ruling that struck down some of the provisions of the changes the Liberals made to legalize MAiD in the last Parliament. Here is where the problems start: instead of appealing the court decision to the Supreme Court, the Liberals went ahead and decided to make changes. This created a deadline for new legislation to be enacted, which became an issue when the Prime Minister prorogued Parliament and used other parliamentary tricks to delay investigations into things like pandemic spending and the WE Scandal. Bill C-7 does not only address the issues raised in the court decision, but goes much further. For example, this bill removes safeguards that ensure that this program would not be abused. We saw during the debate that the Liberals failed in their duty to protect Canadians and were willing to play politics at every turn. While they claimed to have consulted widely and found a “clear consensus” in their legislation, the opposite is true. We heard from countless Canadians, including many disability rights advocates, First Nations communities, and healthcare professionals who called out the clear failures in this bill. Unfortunately, the Liberals, Bloc and NDP blocked every Conservatives amendment that attempted to improve the Bill. It passed the House of Commons just before Christmas and the Senate began its deliberations. I was personally hopeful that the Senate would take the growing chorus of concerns seriously and amend the bill to include safeguards, but despite the best efforts of Conservatives in the Senate, they did the unthinkable… they added further provisions that put Canadians at risk, including allowing a clause that could allow people suffering from mental illness to be eligible for assisted death. This measure was endorsed by the Liberals earlier this month. I spoke to this Bill several times, where I outlined my concerns and dismay at how a government would be so callous in its approach to some of the most vulnerable groups in our society. I am a firm believer that Parliament has the responsibility to stand up for life, and I am concerned about how this bill has the potential to end lives that should be saved. 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. You can also stay up to date with Damien by following him on social media @dckurek and subscribing to his e-newsletter at damienkurek.ca/subscribe. If you are in need of assistance regarding a federal government program, or need assistance and don’t know where to turn, feel free to reach out to MP Kurek’s office.

Bylaw enforcement focus By Lori Larsen

During a City of Camrose Committee of Whole meeting on March 1, City of Camrose Community Peace Officer Erin Van Kuppeveld and Camrose Police Service Inspector John Corbett presented the 2020 annual Bylaw Report. Currently there are two officers regulating and enforcing bylaws within the City of Camrose: Officer Van Kuppeveld and casual Bylaw Enforcement Officer Paul Huneault. In November 2020, Community Peace Officer Kuppeveld took part in the Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP) at the Alberta Justice and Solicitor General Training Academy. “This training will allow me to enforce provincial offences and add moving traffic enforcement, as well as continue to enforce municipal bylaws,” noted Van Kuppeveld. Camrose Bylaw Enforcement provides service five days from Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with support from Camrose Police Service 24/7, and assistance for permits and licensing through City Hall. Calls are taken 24/7 through dispatch. According to the report, in 2020, 1,139 bylaw complaints were received, of which 207 were animal/dog complaints. “Camrose Bylaw Enforcement works very closely with the Camrose Police Service members,” noted Van Kuppeveld, “Leaning on each other for assistance when required.” In 2019, the Bylaw Enforcement Off icer responded to 532 bylaw complaints, and CPS members responded to 950 out of 1,496 total complaints. “In 2020, our CPO responded to 643 bylaw complaints, and the police members responded to 496 out of 1,139 total complaints.” Out of the complaints to which CPS responded in 2020, the majority consisted of vehicle violations, followed by noise and animal complaints and other various complaints. “These four categories alone accounted for 96 per cent of the bylaw calls CPS members responded to.” Van Kuppeveld indicted that the busy season for bylaw complaints is generally December through February, depending on snowfall, and May through August, due to grass and weed complaints. “Many of the grass/ weed complaints are a result of empty lots not being maintained effectively by the corporations that own them,” explained Van Kuppeveld. “In 2020, proactive letters were sent

to the empty lot owners a month before busy season, giving them a reminder of their responsibility to maintain their property. These letters helped decrease the number of complaints received.” In 2020, Bylaw saw a high number of dog/ animal complaints as well, many of which were dog-attack related. “As a result, we are looking at making some bylaw amendments regarding descriptive levels of dog attacks and new fines.” Van Kuppeveld added that, as a result of COVID-19 and the implemented health protocols and restrictions, City Bylaw was responsible for addressing COVID-19 related complaints. “In 2020, we had 28 COVID-19 complaints come through the Community Peace Officer.” The most common occurrence statistics for 2020 are as follows: unsightly premises, 24; garbage, 31; roads/lanes, 12; grass/weeds, 52; snow/

of complaint were you responding to when it was COVID related?” Van Kuppeveld said, “Earlier in March and April, when it was first getting started, a lot of the complaints received were from concerned neighbours knowing their neighbours came back from holidays. We were getting phone calls to come and check to make sure they (returning neighbours) were following with the orders to stay home. So we would give them a call and make sure they were complying with orders. “As of recently, it has been more business related– going with Alberta Health Services to businesses and addressing the need for masking, or to potentially ask people to leave the store. We were just trying to streamline that through the businesses, as well since the Mask Bylaw was a new thing for them. “The goal all along has been to educate public and provide options.”

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ice, 76; sidewalks/curbs, 38; dogs/animals, 207; parking violations, 113; abandoned vehicles, 143; unattached trailers, 78; abandoned bikes, 52; noise, 179 and other, 121. “The ‘Other’ category includes our COVID-19 complaints and some others that don’t necessarily fit those categories.” Council inquiries

Councillor Agnes Hoveland inquired about the COIVD responses. “You mentioned you had responded to approximately 28 COVID related complaints. What type

Councillor Kevin Hycha inquired as to what the water/drainage complaint category entailed. Van Kuppeveld responded that they were receiving complaints from people about neighbours allowing water to pool on sidewalks or neighbours draining and ice accumulating. For a complete copy of the 2020 Bylaw report, visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca under the Your Government tab /A genda s / Meeti ngs / Agendas/2021/2021-03-01 Committee Of Whole.

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Food, nutrition security challenges in an era of plenty

In 2015, the member states of the United Nations adopted the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, with 17 ambitious goals for developed and developing countries. The primary objective of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) is the eradication of poverty in all its forms, closely followed by the goal to end hunger by achievVarghese Manaloor, ing food security, improving Economics, nutrition and promoting susUniversity of Alberta tainable agriculture. HowevAugustana Campus er, progress has been slow. What accounts for such limited progress and what impact has COVID-19 had on food and nutrition security? On the supply side, technological advances in agriculture have led to increased food production and the global availability of food. However, due to climate change, very limited arable land available for cultivation, and a plateauing of yields, meeting global demand in the future is questionable. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 2009 report suggested that by 2050, a population of nine billion would require three billion tonnes of cereals alone, compared to 2.1 billion tonnes in 2009. More recently, the FAO has also estimated that about 1.3 billion tonnes of food (about 30 per cent of total global production) is wasted annually. Reducing food waste and making it accessible in regions where there are food shortages could be part of the solution. Export markets and international institutions have an important role to play, as most of the production is in regions where demand is low and a large percentage of food insecure people (those consuming less than the nutritional target of roughly 2,100 calories per day per person) are in regions where production is low. On the demand side, economic growth, especially in the developing world, has resulted in higher per capita incomes and a change in household food consumption habits. The big picture scenario is that plenty of food is available, but much is wasted. A recent study suggests that current global food production is sufficient to meet human nutritional needs in 2050 with radical societal adaptation. Therefore, food and nutrition security at the global level might not be a problem, although it continues to be an issue at the individual household level. The world has a significant number of people who are food insecure. However, having enough food does not necessarily mean that nutritious food for proper health and development is available to everyone. Even though considerable efforts have been made by governments, international agencies, and civil societies to address food and nutrition security, several challenges remain. The World Bank indicates that because of a confluence of factors, including climate change, increased energy and water consumption, the depletion of land and resources, and skyrocketing prices of food items, the task of feeding people will become more difficult. While the increased food prices will hit the poor and the marginalized hard, marginal farmers with less than one hectare of land in developing and low-income countries may not be the ultimate beneficiaries of such price increases. Instead, profits go to intermediaries bringing produce to the market, such as commission agents, wholesalers, and retailers. The current global recession and COVID-19 has impacted both the supply and demand side. Nearly 690 million people (8.9 per cent of the global population) were undernourished in 2019, an increase of nearly 60 million over the last five years. It is also estimated that COVID-19 will add another 83 to 132 million people to the ranks of hungry people. Achieving the ‘zero hunger’ target by 2030 is unlikely unless concerted efforts are made by policy makers and international agencies. The awarding of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for its role in combating food and nutrition insecurity and promoting peace is a welcome sign that the world is finally recognizing the importance of such institutions to address complex sustainability problems.

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Alberta Party calls for a childcare system that provides assistance to Alberta families in an affordable manner, to better serve families and aid in economic recovery. The Alberta Party election platform in 2019 called for a childcare system that is means tested. It would also provide flexibility for parents to choose what type of childcare is best for their children and works for their family. The Alberta Party feels this system should be explored again. “The Alberta Party proposal is means tested and allows families a choice. It allows flexibility in the system and ensures those in rural areas will find it just as easy to access childcare as those in major urban centres,” said Jacquie Fenske, acting leader of the Alberta Party. The UCP proposal gives families a one-time payment of $561. According to The Alberta Party, this is not enough to cover costs and get families working again. The party also feels that the universal $25-a-day system, favoured by the NDP, is not a responsible use of money and fails to prioritize those most in need. “We know Albertans want a childcare plan that prioritizes their choice. Not all Albertans work 9:00 to 5:00. The Alberta Party plan does that in a fiscally responsible manner.” An affordable childcare must be an integral part of any economic stimulus plan, allowing families to choose, thrive, and provide an option for them to re-enter the work force.

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Recall Act improves democratic system By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency

Alberta’s government has introduced two pieces of legislation as part of an ambitious democratic reform package that will strengthen democracy and accountability in Alberta. Bill 52, the Recall Act, would give Albertans the power to initiate a process that could potentially lead to the recall of provincial and municipal elected officials, and Bill 51, the Citizen Initiative Act, would allow Albertans to bring forward important matters to the legislature for consideration. Both pieces of legislation would help strengthen Albertans’ roles in our democratic system. If passed, Bill 52, the Recall Act, would allow Albertans to hold elected officials accountable and replace them if they aren’t getting the representation they deserve. It would allow voters to remove elected officials from office, including MLAs, mayors, municipal councillors or school board trustees, providing them with one more tool to hold their elected representatives accountable. This builds on the accountability mechanisms that are currently in place, such as the Municipal Government Act, which allows the municipal affairs minister to remove elected municipal officials from office under specific circumstances, and the Education Act, which includes accountability measures for school board trustees. If the Legislative Assembly of Alberta passes the Recall Act, Alberta will be the first province that provides the public with the power to initiate a process that could recall mayors, councillors or school board trustees from office. Under the proposed legislation, recall of elected officials becomes an option 18 months after their election. Any Albertan wishing to recall their elected official would need to contact the chief electoral officer, their municipality’s chief administrative officer, or their school board secretary. They would then have 60 days to gather signatures from 40 per cent of the eligible voters for their provincial riding, municipal ward, or school ward and, if successful, a recall vote would be held. Bill 51, the Citizen Initiative Act, also gives Albertans a more direct role in their democratic system. This legislation would strengthen our democracy by enabling Albertans to initiative legislative action on issues that affect them. If enough support is received through a public petition, Albertans would be able to submit proposed bills and policies to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for consideration and submit constitutional referendum questions to the provincial government. Under this proposed legislation, if an Albertan wanted to bring an initiative forward, they would first need to apply to the chief electoral officer. They would then have 90 days to gather signatures in support of their initiative. For legislative and policy initiatives, petitioners would need the support of 10 per cent of voters province-wide. For constitutional initiatives, they would require the support of 20 per cent of voters province-wide across two-thirds of Alberta’s constituencies. Democratic reform and recall legislation were election platform commitments. Both of these pieces of legislation represent promises made, and promises kept. The Citizen Initiative Act also builds upon Premier Jason Kenney’s commitment to introduce citizen initiative legislation when discussing getting a ‘fair deal for Alberta.’ More information on both of these pieces of legislation can be found at alberta.ca. Additionally, your United Conservative Caucus is interested in your thoughts on recall legislation. Visit unitedconservativecaucus.ca/recall to have your say. This week, seniors and housing minister Josephine Pon announced $13.1 million in funding provided by the governments of Alberta and Canada for four Indigenous Housing Capital Program projects. Alberta’s government supports housing designed, delivered, and owned by, and for, Indigenous peoples. The Indigenous Housing Capital Program offers flexibility and autonomy for Indigenous communities to build affordable housing. The program encourages public and private developers to partner with Indigenous governments and organizations. These partnerships forward, help build capacity, and create economic opportunity. New affordable and seniors’ housing units will be built in multiple communities across Alberta. You can contact Jackie Lovely, Camrose MLA, at Constituency Office, 104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. Tel: 780-672-0000, camrose@assembly. ab.ca or at Legislature Office, 6th Floor, 9820-107 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K 1E7.

Provincial funding helps with Downtown project By Lori Larsen

In an effort to assist Canadian municipalities with ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents, the Government of Canada is investing over $1.15 million in 25 new projects in Alberta communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities on behalf of the federal government. The goal of MAMP is to strengthen local infrastructure planning and decision-making by increasing local asset management capacity through investments in activities, such as asset management training, technology and software enhancements and information sharing. The City of Camrose received $50,000 in MAMP funding to assist with the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal plan. The funding received from MAMP will assist in developing a long-range capital replacement program for the City’s downtown. “This project is a follow up to the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (DARP) project that City Council adopted a couple of years ago,” explained City of Camrose Engineering

Services manager Jeremy Enarson. “The project is reviewing the current condition of the underground infrastructure, private utility infrastructure, and surface infrastructure (including roadways and back alleys, sidewalks, boulevards, and park spaces) in the City’s downtown, with the goal of determining the scope and timing of necessary upgrades over the next 25-plus years. This project was originally funded entirely by the City. However, when the City learned about the MAMP grant, City council asked administration to apply for this funding to help stretch the dollars to do a more comprehensive review.” Enarson indicated that the City actually knew that it had received the funding last year. “The City has already engaged a consultant to assist with this project. The consultant is currently reviewing all of the prior records and is developing models, which show the possible upgrades that the City might look at implementing in the next 25 years. “Another key component of this project is public engagement, on which the City and our consultant are working together. Our consultant has already started

discussions with the private utility companies, and will be helping to reach out to Downtown Camrose shortly. The City will also be posting information related to this project on our newly launched public engagement platform (OurCamrose.ca) so residents and business owners can provide further input regarding the future of downtown. Our goal is to have this review completed and presented to council by the summer of 2021.” The MAMP funding initiative also supported the Flagstaff County levels of service and risk assessment for water, sanitary, and transportation services in the tune of $50,000. Flagstaff County will assess and document the levels of service and risks for its core water, sanitary and transportation services. This will ensure the County is operating on the principle of sustainability and that providing reliable services to meet the current needs of residents will not negatively impact the ability to deliver services to future generations. The Village of Forestburg received $38,700 for the asset management roadmap and data centralization project.

SURPRISE BIRTHDAY Murray Green, Camrose Booster Agnes Minnes, left, was greeted with a long parade of automobiles to mark her 84th birthday on March 18. The longtime Camrose Legion member was given well wishes by her friends whom she helped over the years, and her neighbours. Happy Birthday, Agnes!

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The EXercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well (EXCEL) study team at the University of Calgary is assisting Camrose patients with cancer. Dr. Nicole CulosReed and the team head a study providing an exercise and behaviour change program to those living with cancer in rural and remote areas across Canada. EXCEL was developed in response to a clear discrepancy in the support resources for cancer survivors who live in larger cities versus those who live in rural and remote areas. They are offering some exercise classes online through Zoom, which allows them to connect with and support participants even during this global pandemic. Those who live in a rural area and have had a cancer diagnosis, can self-refer to the program by emailing wellnesslab @ ucalgar y. ca, where they will be screened and assessed (online) by clinical exercise physiologists. The programs are eight to 12 weeks long. Classes are run twice a week, are 60 minutes long, focus on cardio, resistance training, balance and f lexibility. They also provide education throughout the program, discussing goal setting, behaviour change, social support and stress/fatigue management. EXCEL aims to improve access to exercise programs for those living with cancer in rural/remote locations by: training rural fitness professionals in exercise oncology, and facilitating referral pathways between cancer clinics and rural exercise oncology programs. The team has reached out to the Camrose Community Cancer Centre, who have been referring patients to the program since September 2020. They have also trained a local fitness professional, Lesley Hansen, who is now running one of the baseline programs.

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Mustang: a retro version of the classic By Murray Green

Rick Geldart always wanted to own a Mustang. Now he owns a 2005 Ford Mustang GT Saleen limited edition two-door coupe American version that is loaded with extras. “I have always been intrigued by modern muscle, as long as they are a classic modern. I really liked when they started bringing back the retro muscles like the Dodge Challenger and then the Mustang. I first bought the Challenger,” said Rick. “Originally, I bought a large 27-foot boat for racing and I was so into that, I wanted to upgrade to a bigger boat with twin engines. So I sold the Challenger and the other boat to purchase the new boat.” His wife Nicole was eager to enjoy cars, rather than just sit in a lawn chair watching Rick have all of the fun. “She actually found both cars for me. The Saleen is a rare car with lots of power. It is a unique model to have at car shows,” added Rick. The factory custom modified Mustang carries a 4.6L supercharged V8 engine with a five-speed manual transmission. Some of the goodies with the (Steve) Saleen package include seven-spoke wheels, complete changes in the front clip, rear clip, better suspension and upgraded interiors. “It must say Saleen

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on the car about 50 times. It doesn’t say Mustang at all. I thought Saleen did a good job, because he was into having a good racetrack suspension. Shelbys were more into improving motors.” In 2005, Ford produced a grand total of 160,412 Mustang models that year, and Saleen ordered 1,351 of

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The 2005 Saleen conversions were done on the new body style Mustang GTs. You could get the base S-281 model, the S-281 S/C supercharged version, and the S-281 E “Extreme” model. The first two could be ordered in the coupe or convertible body styles. The Extreme model only came in the coupe. The Saleen S-281 is a variant introduced between the fourth and fifth generations of Ford Mustang, which was produced by the American manufacturer Saleen, Inc. By 2005, Saleen departed from being a company of modifying existing Ford Mustangs as well as various other Ford automobiles, and became an original equipment manufacturer. The Supercharged version of the S-281 was first introduced as an option for the New Edge Mustang in 1999. This designation was widely recognized as a separate model in 2000, with more options becoming available by Saleen. Notable internal differences of an S-281SC introduced a dual gauge instrument cluster above the dashboard, while the only external difference was a Saleen Heat Extractor hood. With the introduction of the fifth-generation Ford Mustang, the supercharger was now installed in an upside-down configuration to provide better performance and a higher horsepower rating.

these to be converted to a limited production of S281 and S281-SC Mustang GT in both coupes and convertibles. As stated by the Saleen Club of America, of the 1,351 made in 2005, only 232 of those were the Saleen Mustang GT two-door coupe (S281-SC) supercharged models. “Saleen orders the GT deluxe models and they come bare bones to California. The dash is Ford, but all of the gauges are Saleen, along with the steering wheel and shifter. He adds his super charger and exhaust system as well.” Previously referred to as Saleen Mustang, he now introduced a model designation based on the Cubic Inch Displacement (CID) of the engine, now referring to the car as Saleen 281 CID, or simply S-281. Any distinguishable options purchased by the customer are indicated with a suffix added after the 281, designating its difference. “The car is number matching and it reached 500 horsepower on the Dyno machine. Nothing major was done to the car, I just had

it tuned better. I was only looking for a 2005-06 Saleen car because they were the first retro models.” This super rare 2005 Saleen SC281-SC is in excellent condition and is extremely well cared for, considering it has had four owners and 71,915 original kilometres on the dash. “Mustang did a great job

in going retro to the next level. I was on my way to look at another car when my wife made me take a detour when she found this car in Sherwood Park (at a dealership). I know a lot about cars, but I had to ask a friend what to look for when buying a Saleen,” added Rick.

Old Ride? If you have a vintage ride (rebuilt or original) or even if you’re in the midst of a build: street, rat or restoration, we’d like to profile your project. Contact Murray Green, News Reporter Phone 780.672.3142 Email murrayg@camrosebooster.com

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Rural transportation is back on the table By Murray Green

The Rural Development Network (RDN) and the Association for Lifewide Living of Alberta (ALL of Alberta) were awarded $40,000 from the Alberta Real Estate Foundation (AREF) to pilot a rural transportation project in the Battle River region that could be adapted for the rest of the province. T he partnership marks the start of a yearlong project to improve rural transportation options in the Battle River region. The project, Rural Transportation: Finding Better Solutions for 2021 and Beyond, will reconnect stakeholders and revive long-standing discussions to create better rural transportation options throughout the province. This project will work with the Battle River region to engage stakeholders by gathering issues/concerns on local transportation issues; synthesize research and gathered findings to create stories and narratives to be used to improve transportation perceptions, understanding and actions; review existing initiatives in Alberta and other provinces to create a feasible plan for the region; and create project case studies to be replicated in other rural communities. Public transportation presents unique challenges for rural communities at all times, and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when rural people must travel long distances for assessment, care and vaccinations. “Access to transportation is the most common barrier to living in a small community, for those who don’t have access to a private vehicle. Rural Alberta needs to work together to find new, sustainable solutions to ensure our rural communities continue to grow and thrive,” said

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Alberta busy with vaccine rollouts By Rick Wilson MLA Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin

Hello everyone! The recent warmer temperatures have been a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy a breath of fresh air. We’re all feeling the effects of this lingering pandemic; the sunshine and longer days sure are welcome distractions. COVID-19 vaccinations are a hot topic across the province. Albertans are being vaccinated as quickly as supply allows. This is happening in phases so people most at risk get access to the vaccine first. When we opened up the booking system for Phase 1 of the rollout on Feb. 24, we did experience a bumpy start. The bugs have been worked out and things are now running much more smoothly. We’re grateful for the patience of Albertans as we improved the system to work as it should. We are currently in Phase 2 of the rollout. For detailed information about timelines and eligible groups, visit Alberta.ca/covid19. There’s even a place right on that webpage where you can sign up for an email notification as soon as new groups become eligible for vaccinations. March 1 to 5 was Constituency Week. I always look forward to spending dedicated time in MaskwacisWetaskiwin. We are blessed with many engaged constituents who are willing to share thoughts and ideas around a multitude of current issues. I am thankful, too, that all four County councils, as well as village CAOs, made time to meet with me during Constituency Week. The valuable information and feedback they provide is critical to being able to make informed decisions at the provincial level. Food security is an ongoing concern in this constituency. We are fortunate to have some amazing non-profits whose staff and volunteers work diligently to meet those needs. These folks understand so well that people just need a little help sometimes. A little kindness really is a great benefit to everyone. I was pleased to spend time learning firsthand about our local food banks. If you are in a position to offer help or donations, consider contacting a local food bank. These are especially tough times, and your support would be most welcome. Food Banks Alberta provides valuable support, both across the province and to our local food banks. I was able to have a great discussion with their board and executive director, and remain so appreciative of the work they do to ensure every Albertan has food security. Constituency Week also gave me a perfect opportunity to visit and support local businesses. Beef’D is an amazing new sandwich shop right on Highway 2A in Millet. Moe’s Barbershop is up and running in its new location on the Auto Mile, just south of the water tower. I’m a fan of their friendly atmosphere and great work…my wife likes my hair, too! Pasta Kulture is one of Wetaskiwin’s newest eateries; it’s close enough to Moe’s to stop by after a haircut for dine-in or takeout. Donairs N Delights is a brand new addition to the Wetaskiwin Mall that I can’t wait to visit next time I’m in town. I’m told they feature 100 per cent Alberta beef, locally grown vegetables, and fresh, handmade pitas. And Fizo Automotive at 5301-49 Street in Wetaskiwin just opened, and is ready to deal with all your automotive repair needs. For the past two weeks, we’ve been working hard answering questions in the House, introducing and debating new bills, and keeping up on committee work. The Recall Act (Bill 52) has attracted lots of attention since it was tabled in the Legislature on March 15. This proposed legislation would allow voters to remove their elected politicians from office. If passed, the bill would spell out the different processes by which MLAs, municipal representatives and school board trustees could be fired by voters. There is still work to be done on the details of this legislation, but the hope is that this election promise will be ready to go by the end of the year. Bill 51, The Citizen Initiative Act, is another part of our democratic reform legislative package. If passed, it would allow Albertans a more direct role in the democratic system; Albertans would ultimately be able to submit proposed bills and policies to the Legislative Assembly for consideration, and submit constitutional referendum questions to the provincial government. Information on all new and proposed legislation is available at alberta.ca/new-proposed-legislation. There’s lots to read up on; we’ve been very busy! Rick Wilson is the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin. His constituency office can be reached by emailing maskwacis.wetaskiwin@ assembly.ab.ca or by calling 780-360-8003.

Ross’ Flats campground closes By Murray Green

Ross’ Flats Campground has turned into a party place over the last several years, and concerns have been raised if it is a safe place to stay overnight. “I move that Camrose County council direct administration to proceed with the steps necessary to close the campground at Ross’ Flats near Duhamel,” said councillor Greg Gillespie, at the March 9 regular meeting. In 2020, the recreation committee considered a petition from the residents near the Ross’ Flats campground requesting that council close the campground. In an effort to keep the facility open, it was decided to resume management of the campground, which had previously been leased to the Duhamel Historical Society. The County assumed operational control of the campground on July 24, 2020. The fence at the campsite required repairs and the picnic tables needed to be replaced, because some of

them were lost due to vandalism. A decision of council was to continue to run the campground as it was throughout 2020 without completing the fence or other repairs, and re-evaluate prior to the 2021 camping season. “It needs a lot of improvements and those items were not included in the budget. Improvements are ongoing because of vandalism,” said corporate services manager Teresa Gratrix. Complaints were received from campers during 2020, saying that the campground was in disrepair and not worth the fees being charged. “This is in my area and I’ve tossed around some things in my head,” said Reeve Cindy Trautman, at the March 9 council meeting. “I have to agree that the cost to maintain this campground is too high. The revenue is not enough and it doesn’t matter how many times we fix it, the result is the same. It is a party place and we don’t have the staff to deal with that. I won’t

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raise any opposition to closing it.” Administration is recommending that the campground be permanently closed, because the cost of improvements has not been included in the 2021 budget, issues requiring Protective Services/RCMP involvement are a regular occurrence, complaints from users of the campground have been received, complaints from residents living near the campground have been received, and regular vandalism and damage have occurred, requiring extra attention from staff. “As there are ongoing concerns at this site and there are alternative camping spots along Highway 21 (New Norway Campground, and private campgrounds such as Highway 9, Silver Creek, Bashaw Golf Course and a municipal campground in Bashaw), administration feels that closing the campground is the best alternative,” said corporate services manager Teresa Gratrix.

Submitted Students in Miss Larissa Walker’s Grade 5 class at Chester Ronning School worked so hard this term to complete creative pizzas, a project that involved learning outcomes from language arts, mathematics and fine arts. The students demonstrated their understanding of fractions, while sculpting and painting their own ultimate pizzas before writing descriptive paragraphs about their delicious creations. Camrose Pizza donated boxes for the class and the students were also able to design custom delivery boxes for their imaginary pizzerias!

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Kurek holds Town Hall By Murray Green

Battle River Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek held a virtual town hall meeting with constituents March 10, to keep them informed of news from Ottawa. From the capital, Kurek updated everyone on various topics. “We have had a barrage of bills coming forward. We had a big victory a couple of weeks ago with a second vote on a private member’s bill. It was on some exemptions from agricultural fuels on carbon tax. Conservatives don’t want to stop there. We are focused on an environmental plan that firstly, works for Canadians, and secondly, that it doesn’t punish the Canadians who just want to live their lives,” explained Kurek. Another bill was on landowner rights when people protest, that was based on an event that happened in Southern Alberta. “This is a good way to communicate during COVID. Now, I can answer questions people have.” A question was asked from someone in Provost about Alberta operating its own pension fund instead of the current CPP. “CPP is a national program, except for Quebec. It is a fund that you can draw on at age 65 or even 60, if you so choose. The constitution has clear authority of who is to do what. The federal government has certain authorities; provincial and municipalities, as well. All the provinces, except Quebec, have a pension plan that sees growth. Because Albertans generally make more money than they do in some parts of Canada, the conversation is whether they should remain part of the pension plan,” shared Kurek. “It is the province’s right to do so. “The key is having each province make decisions on what is best for them. In the case of pensions, it will be up to Albertans, not the government. Personally, there are some benefits to having Alberta’s own plan, and people have over-compensated for other provinces. I’m a proud Canadian, but it breaks my heart that a person in Quebec makes decisions on our oil. Provinces should be able to make their own decisions, similar to the United Kingdom. The difference is we have a House of Commons and they have a House of Lords. In Canada, we have a system of regional governments called provinces.” Continued on page 29

Verna Marie Barker October 12, 1923 ~ March 12, 2021 Verna Marie Barker of Red Deer, AB, formerly of Camrose, AB, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021. Left to cherish her memory are her son LeRoy (MaryAnne); daughter Velma GermAnn; daughter-in-law Lorna; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister Beatrice Niedersteiner. Verna was predeceased by her husband William; infant daughter Lila; son Arnold; son-in-law Fred GermAnn; brothers Lawrence, Ronald, Lemar, Gordon, Wesley and Floyd Anderson; and sister Irene Gilliland. A private family service was held. Interment has taken place in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at Deer Meadows in Camrose and Aspen Ridge in Red Deer for their care and comfort of Verna. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Shirley Ann Shular October 14, 1947 ~ March 9, 2021 Shirley Ann Shular of Stony Plain, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at the age of 73 years. Shirley Ann was born on October 14, 1947, in Camrose and was raised on the family farm south of Round Hill. She attended school in Round Hill and Camrose, and later pursued Nursing from which she graduated in Edmonton in 1968. She was blessed with two sons, Dale and Reece; and her late husband Raymond. The family of four lived and grew together in the Stony Plain area. It was here that Shirley became a big part of the Stony Plain Hospital and cared for so many people in need until she retired. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Raymond; parents John and Nellie Barons; three sisters Barbara, Rosemary and Yvonne; and four brothers Phillip, Albert, David and Dennis. Shirley is survived by her children Dale Barons and Reece Shular (Lindsay Golding); four sisters Marcella, Margaret, Gloria and Loretta; two brothers Garry and Lawrence; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Due to current Alberta Health regulations, a small private family service was held. Inurnment has taken place in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Shirley’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Red Cross.

Alma Marie Heisler February 23, 1928 ~ March 13, 2021 Alma Marie Heisler of Edmonton, Alberta, formerly of Heisler, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the age of 93 years. Left to cherish her memory are her siblings Martin Heisler of Edmonton and Jim (Dorothy) Heisler of Whitecourt; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Alma was predeceased by her parents Jacob and Anna Heisler; siblings Catherine Friesen and Joseph Heisler; and infant sister Rosemarie. Due to Alberta Health regulations, a private family service was held. Interment has taken place in the St. Martin’s Roman Catholic Church Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Alma’s memory may be made to the St. Martin Roman Catholic Cemetery Fund. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster During a meet and greet, City of Camrose’s new Business Development coordinator Kevin Johnson hands Dan Olofson, owner of Duff Layton’s Men’s Wear, a postcard containing information regarding some of the City’s initiatives to assist businesses on moving forward.

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April 6, 1978 ~ March 10, 2021 Christine passed peacefully in Edmonton on March 10, 2021, at the age of 42. She was born on April 6, 1978 in Rocky Mountain House, AB, where she grew up on an acreage west of town. The family moved to St. Paul in 1986, and then to Camrose in 1987 to be closer to family, where she spent the remainder of her childhood and teenage years. After graduation in Camrose, Christine went on to Grant MacEwan College, where she later graduated from Travel and Tourism. After graduation, she worked for New West Travel in Edmonton for many years, and lived in Sherwood Park, where they made their family of four. She later went on her own, and started a successful travel business. After she was divorced, she moved to Edmonton. Christine is survived by her daughter and son Ava and Aaron Zarski (their father Tom Zarski); her father and mother Bill and Marilyn Black; her brother and sister-in-law Bill and Jaimy Black; her nephew and niece Carson and Alaina Black; and countless extended family and friends. Christine was predeceased by her grandparents Alex and Olive Halbert and Joe and Mary Black; and her uncle and aunt Dale and Virginia Taylor. Christine had a passion for many things in life, including family and friends, travel, and camping, to list a few. Christine was a once-in-a-lifetime friend with a zest for life, an infectious smile and a laugh that would echo through your heart. She cared about everyone and always made sure that everyone else was always taken care of first. Her biggest accomplishments in life were her two children Ava and Aaron, who made her so proud each day. Christine will be dearly missed by all who knew her and had a chance to spend time with her. She will be forever in our hearts and always by our side. The family would like to thank the countless friends and family who have been here to help support and guide us through this difficult time. A private family service was held. Inurnment has taken place at the New Norway Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Christine’s memory may be made to the Stollery Children’s Hospital, or to the S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

July 3, 1931 ~ March 14, 2021 Lavia Esther Swanson of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at the age of 89. She is predeceased by her husband Arthur (Art) Swanson; granddaughter Keely-Shaye Swanson; and brothers Elwood and Lorne Ashton. Lavia was born in Edberg, AB, on July 3, 1931, to parents John Percy and Inez Ashton. She was raised in the Camrose area. In 1952, she married Arthur Leonard Swanson, and they had five children: Lavonne, David, Barry, Twylene and James. Lavia was a dedicated mother and wife who spent winters raising her children while Art worked away in the oilfield. She was quite a seamstress who would sew her children’s clothes, including sets of pajamas for them all. In the summers, the family farmed. They grew and sold potatoes, grain and raised beef cows. For a short period, they had dairy cows as well. After the work was done, the family travelled to the children’s ballgames and tournaments throughout the province. Lavia spent her married life in Camrose with Art, until he passed away in 2012. She then moved closer to her children in Edmonton, then to St. Albert, and most recently, to Sherwood Park, AB in 2020. Lavia was a gentle spirit. Throughout her life, she enjoyed arts and crafts, including floral arranging, painting ceramics, liquid embroidery, colouring, and rug hooking. A favourite pastime was watching curling, hockey, baseball and golf on TV. Lavia also took pleasure in watching The Lawrence Welk Show and listening to the Irish Rovers. A definite priority was to have photos of every family member up on her wall so she could see them every day. Lavia was a lovely soul who lived for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lavia will be missed by her children Lavonne Holowaychuk (Randy), David Swanson (Rose Ann), Barry Swanson, Twylene Swanson, and James Swanson (Raisa); grandchildren Krista Austin (Evans), Derek Holowaychuk (Niki), Tonice St. Jean (Ryan), Silken Rawson (Cole), Liam Swanson, Jared Swanson, Tara Swanson, Chad Swanson, Amanda Swanson, Oliver Swanson and Ryker Swanson; great-grandchildren Ella, Brooklyn, Austin, Nixon, Witten, Benjamin, Alana, Sophie, Mackenzie, Greyson, Emmett and Lilah; and brothers Oliver and Ervin. Due to COVID-19 precautions, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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RCMP provide update during town hall By Lori Larsen

On March 3, Wetaskiwin/Camrose and Bashaw RCMP detachments held a virtual town hall meeting, updating attendees on local statistics. The meeting began with Wetaskiwin/Camrose Detachment Officer In Command (OIC) Inspector Keith Durance providing an explanation of the Annual Performance Plan (APP) and general statistics and comparisons from the Wetaskiwin/Camrose detachment. The APP is a quarterly reporting feature that is completed annually by the OIC and the District Management Team of Central Alberta. “Every detachment in the province, the country for that matter, has to have an Annual Performance Plan (APP). “The APP is used at the detachment level to focus policing activities in line with community concerns, and to report these activities to council. “The APP is the roadmap for the detachment activities throughout the year running from April 1 to March 31,” said Durance. “We set policing priorities based on external client feedback equal to general public, councillors and mayors, and also internal feedback. We also talk to our own members, who provide their own thoughts on what the priorities should be. “Inside the APP is also Unit Level Quality Assurance (ULQA). It is almost like a report card on our administrative functions,” explained Durance, using the example of examining the detachment’s fleet management. Durance indicated the detachment had four priorities last year, with 11 initiatives underneath the four priorities. The priorities and initiatives were as follows. 1. Reduce and prevent property crime

• Reduction of break and enters by seven per cent (27 per cent reduction this year in Camrose) • Clearance rates of select property crimes, goal of 26 per cent (22 per cent final year end) “This is where we want to actually clear the file instead of it being unsolved. We want to be able to either solve it, lay a charge, or solve it another way, such as determining who was responsible, but perhaps not lay a charge.” 2. Accountability to Stakeholders

“We had a bunch of initiatives in our detachment area,” said Durance. They included the following: • Hold a minimum of three crime suppression shifts (directed enforcement) (ongoing)

includes online and telephone scams.” Arson: 2019–6 (2020– 1), decreased 83 per cent. Mischief to property: 2019–39 (2020–57), up 46 per cent. Total property: 2019– 260 (2020–235), decreased by 10 per cent. Bashaw Detachment Officer in Command Sergeant Bruce Holliday reported on behalf of the Bashaw Detachment statistics for 2020, compared to 2019. “In persons crime, we are seeing 32 per cent decrease; in property crime, a 27 per cent decrease; and other criminal code offences, a 52 per cent decrease.” Holliday broke down the statistics on select property crime further to include: break and enters, 39 per cent decrease; theft of motor vehicle, 12 per cent decrease; and theft under $5,000, 17 per cent decrease. Total criminal code offences decreased 31 per cent overall when comparing January to December 2019 to 2020. “We are showing some Submitted photo Wetaskiwin/Camrose Detachment Officer In Command (OIC) Inspector Keith Durance good numbers. Our initiaupdates attendees of virtual town hall meeting. tives have been successful,” “Instead of holding throughout the year. That December) indicated: per- reported Holliday. “I give three large ones, we actu- is keeping as many mem- sons crime decreased 10 much of the credit to our ally did ten smaller sup- bers as we can on the road.” per cent; property crime investigators, and our local pression shifts in the area.” • 30 per cent plus PROS decreased 10 per cent; oth- people who are reporting to Data Centre usage by er criminal code offences us, allowing us to respond • Bike registration projeligible members ect out of the City of increased 17 per cent; and effectively, providing infor“This is an initiative total criminal code offences mation to us that assists us Wetaskiwin (completed) in investigations, and puts • Licence plate locking where the members can decreased seven per cent. screw program (com- dial into a recorded line Camrose Provincial us in the right position to and provide a recording Detachment Crime Sta- address these crimes takpleted) • Safe online meeting of the reports, and have tistics (Actual) January to ing place.” Holliday also an administrative person December comparing 2019 thanked the industry sales site (completed) partners and Rural Crime This service is avail- actually draft the report to 2020: Watches that are very for members and put it into able for anyone selling or “For property crime, buying online to avoid hav- our system,” said Durance, you can see this is where active in the areas. In reference to the ing people come to their adding that they aimed for we really made some headhomes or meeting on the 30 per cent usage of this sys- way in the Camrose (this is Bashaw Detachment APP goals, Holliday indicated tem, and averaged well over side of the road. the Camrose north) area.” that one of the objectives “We have signage in 30 per cent and as high as was to the front of our detachment 39 per cent. reduce “We met most, if not (Wetaskiwin) where people e met most, if not all, proper ty can come and actually all, of our initiatives this crime rate of our initiatives this year, year, with the exception meet in our parking lot and by seven of the clearance rates on exchange items and cash.” with the exception of the clearance per cent. • Prolific offender man- break and enters.” rates on break and enters,” He was The Wetaskiwin/Camagement (ongoing) said Inspector Durance. h a p p y rose statistics resulting 3. Public Confidence and to report from the mini suppresEngagement that prop• Hold a minimum of two sion shifts consisted of the Break and enter: 2019– town hall meetings in following: From Nov. 12 60 (2020–44), decreased erty crime was actually reduced 27 per cent. A goal to Dec. 17 there were 33 27 per cent. detachment areas of an increase in clearance “Because of COVID, of curfew checks, 104 street Theft of motor vehirates of identified property course it is hard for us to checks, 60 warrant checks, cles: 2019–42 (2020–22), crime was 26 per cent. meet in person. Last year, 42 warrant executions, decreased 48 per cent. “We fell short in the we held seven town halls no checkstops, 59 traffic “We have really made first quarter at 12 per cent. throughout the detachment stops, 15 traffic tickets, some headway on theft of We were able to up our area. This year, we are 7 bar walks, 11 criminal game, and the clearance holding four virtual town code charges, and one motor vehicles this year.” Theft over $5,000: rate was up at 26 per cent, impaired charge. halls. (2020 –10), meeting that goal; and in Camrose Provincial 2019 –13 “I also make ongodecreased 23 per cent. our third quarter, it is at Detachment Crime Staing quarterly reports to Theft under $5,000: six-and-a-half per cent. In Camrose County council, tistics (actual) comparing (2020 – 47), smaller detachments, as Wetaskiwin City council, 2019 to 2020 were as fol- 2019 – 58 decreased 19 per cent. we are, our investigations County council of Wetaski- lows: total persons crime Possession of stolen at times take a little longer win and also the Town of 2020–44 (2019–49); total property crime 2020–235 goods: 2019–23 (2020–22), and many are ongoing. Millet.” “I contribute these low (2019–235); total other decreased four per cent. 4. Effective Stewardship Fraud: 2019–19 (2020– numbers in clearance rates criminal code offences Financial and Human Resources to some of those files still 2020–48 (2019–41); and 32), up 68 per cent. “This accounts for the being open, being investi• No less than two vacant total Criminal Code offencincrease in other criminal gated and charges may or positions in the detach- es 2020–327 (2019–350). ment The results for 2020 code offences (17 per cent),” may not have been laid in “That was maintained versus 2019 (January to noted Durance. “This those instances.”

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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. Phone 780-679-7090. 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 $544.90 + 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. Now available. * 150 sq. ft. single office. $200/mo. including utilities. Call Corey at 780-679-3555 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. $1,546.32/mo. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business. APARTMENT NEAR AUGUSTANA – and downtown. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Fridge, stove, water, heat included. One powered parking space. Free laundry. One year lease. No pets, no smoking. 780-672-9531.

CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE Selection of very nice street level offices in newer building in Downtown Camrose * Offices from 100-794 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!

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FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER

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The following briefly described farmlands located in Beaver County are hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the reservations, exceptions, and encumbrances contained in the existing certificates of title: NW & SW 20-48-13 W4 (containing 320 titled acres) excepting thereout all mines and minerals

MISCELLANEOUS SPRUCE FIREWOOD – Summer’s coming! We have totes and bagged wood. 780292-0676.

FEATURES of this property: • NW 20-48-13 W4 contains old yard site (with power, original water well and septic) and newly fenced 35 acre portion for cattle; • SW 20-48-13 W4 has surface lease revenue currently paying $3,800.00/year; • Land seeded to oats in 2020; • 255+/- total cultivated acres.

LIVESTOCK / FEED / AG PUREBRED GELBVIEH BULLS – two-year-olds and yearlings from our 43-year breeding program. WINDER FARMS 780-678-4021.

The sale of these lands is to the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned: • Seller makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status. • Buyer is responsible for all costs associated with registration of Transfer. • Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T. • Interested parties must tender on full ½ section. • Tender bids in writing will be received by the lawyer noted below up to, but not after, 12:00 o’clock noon on April 6, 2021. Tenders should be forwarded to: Andreassen Borth Law Office, Killam, Alberta in a sealed envelope marked “Tanton Tender”, and accompanied by a cheque made payable to “Andreassen Borth” for $10,000.00. • The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds on, or before, April 30, 2021 (“Possession Date”). No adjustment for 2021 property taxes, which will be paid in full by the Buyer. No adjustment for any surface lease payments/rental received by the Seller prior to the Possession Date. • Mineral rights, if any, are not included in the sale. • The highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted. The Seller may reject any or all tenders. Tenders will not be opened in public. • If successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of their tender, their deposit shall be forfeited to the Seller.

LAKEFORD – Registered Polled Hereford and Red Angus bulls for sale! Top quality from a herd with over 50 years’ production history. Contact Dan Prichard. 780-385-2298, 780385-5125.

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TENDERS ARE INVITED for the purchase of the following property located in the Flagstaff County: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 16 TOWNSHIP 46 SECTION 15 QUARTER SOUTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS The land is fully fenced with 2 dugouts. The land is currently pasture; however, 100 acres had been previously broke. The title to the property will be free and clear of all financial encumbrances. GST will be added to the tender price unless the purchaser is a GST registrant at the time of closing. TENDERS must be in writing, accompanied by a certified cheque for 5% of the tender price, sealed in an envelope marked “Congdon Tender” and must be received by Fielding & Company LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, #100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S3, on or before 12:00 noon, April 1, 2021. Municipal taxes will be adjusted. The closing and adjustment date of sale will be May 3, 2021, and the successful tenderer must pay the balance of the purchase price, plus GST unless the tenderer is a GST registrant, on the closing date, or the deposit will be forfeited. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them forthwith after the closing of tenders. No conditional tenders will be accepted, and the highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. No warranty whatsoever is given as to the condition of the property or as to the fitness of the property for any purpose. For further information about the tender process, phone Wayne Throndson, Q.C. at Fielding & Company LLP, 780672-8851. For further information about the property phone Dennis Congdon at 780-608-5719.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of SHIRLEY GRACE PRINGLE, of the City of Camrose, Alberta who died on February 26, 2021. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by Friday, April 23, 2021, and provide details of your claim with WAYNE THRONDSON, Q.C., at Fielding & Company LLP, Suite 100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S3. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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BIRTHS To Darby and Patrick

Corrigal, of Camrose, a son on March 10. To Ashley and Rhys Herle, of Camrose, a daughter on March 13.

DEATHS Wi l l ia m

K eit h Cameron of South Cooking Lake, on March 9, at 77 years of age. Christine Marie Zarski of Edmonton, formerly of Camrose, on March 10, at 42 years of age. Verna Marie Barker of Red Deer, formerly of Camrose, on March 12, at 97 years of age. Alma Marie Heisler of Edmonton, formerly of Heisler, on March 13, at 93 years of age. Eunice Adalia Steele of Tofield, on March 15, at 86 years of age.

Kurek addresses constituents at town hall Continued from page 24

“The government in Canada needs to respect provinces. We see the national government with the Trudeau Liberals that doesn’t respect regions. They would rather pit region against region for political benefit. What frustrates me is they don’t work with regions that are not Liberal,” said Kurek during the Town Hall virtual meeting. Canada has English and French, and the government of the day understood both views. “Today, the government (Canada) needs to understand what they are not responsible for. The carbon tax is a great example. BC has a carbon tax, I don’t agree with it, but that is its decision. The federal government doesn’t give us our opinions.” Kurek believes the divide between large cities and rural areas will continue to be larger. “Even a city like Camrose, with 20,000 people, is considered small by the federal government. We need to make sure grants don’t disqualify rural and smaller centres. When it comes to COVID response, the province is in a difficult situation. I’ve seen how different provinces handle it. When you have neighbours that live six miles apart, it is different than in large centres.” Kurek was asked about firearms. “It is shameful, quite frankly. Liberals are using this as a political tool to divide people. It has nothing to do with firearms. It doesn’t make

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Resident Care Manager – Rosehaven Provincial Program/Memory Lane DSL 4D Providing specialized outreach and inpatient services to support people who have behaviours that are difficult to manage in their current settings, the services of the Rosehaven Provincial Program are available to anyone who is receiving, or is eligible to receive, continuing care services in the Home Living, Supportive Living, and Facility Living streams, anywhere in the province. Our highly trained interdisciplinary team delivers support throughout both an outreach program and an in-house program with an overall goal to assist continuing care health providers to manage client behaviours within the current care settings. Position Summary: The Resident Care Manager is accountable for the effective management of resident care in a 100-unit client facility, including the management of staff, material and financial resources. Essential to this role is the use of successful leadership skills in interactions with residents, families, staff and all team members. The Resident Care Manager is responsible for concerns relating to financial, budgetary, service and program issues, maintaining current knowledge of health services research, delivery, trends and issues, ensuring that staff remain current with clinical practice standards, applicable legislation and are knowledgeable about and compliant with the facility’s existing policies and procedures and participating in the planning and provision of educational opportunities for unit staff. Qualifications: • Diploma/degree in an applied health services discipline, nursing preferred • Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration or related studies an asset • Minimum of 5 years’ Management or Supervisory experience • Equivalencies may be considered

Lodge Manager – Rosealta Lodge, Camrose Position Summary: The Lodge Manager is accountable for the overall operations in a 105-unit supportive living facility, including the management of staff, material and financial resources. Essential to this role is the use of successful leadership skills in interactions with residents, families, staff and all team members. The Lodge Manager is responsible for concerns relating to financial, budgetary, service and program issues, and is knowledgeable about and compliant with the facility’s existing policies and procedures.

Physical Therapist I

Position Summary: Reporting to the Clinical Support Manager, the Physical Therapist I will work with the client and as a member of the interdisciplinary team, to develop therapeutic programs and interventions that will assist in the healing process, living well/ maintaining health. The Physical Therapist I is responsible for the delivery of Physiotherapy services for residents within Rosehaven Provincial Program and assumes responsibility for the clinical and administrative functions of the service. This includes planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the physiotherapy clinical program, supervising physiotherapy personnel and acting as a resource. Qualifications: • Master’s degree in Physiotherapy, or Bachelor’s degree and related experience • Registration with the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta • Experience working in a long-term care/behaviour management environment an asset

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Who We Are: The Bethany Group is a leader in creating safe and supportive work environments for our staff while fostering a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and respect. What We Do: Our mission is to provide person-centered service that builds a caring community, connects people and makes a positive difference in each person’s life through the provision of Health, Housing and Supportive Living Services. Join Us! Our valuable employees are at the core of our mission, providing empathetic and compassionate care for our clients. Please visit our website at www.thebethanygroup.ca/careers and see why we have been one of our community’s top-rated employers for almost a century. Please visit our website, www.thebethanygroup.ca/careers for a complete listing of career opportunities.

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sense to ban such things as paintball guns because they are violent. About 90 per cent of crimes are done with illegally smuggled guns, but they don’t talk about that. What is the real problem?” Kurek feels things like border issues might be the larger problem, rather than toy guns. “They talk about guns, while at the same time, the Liberals are talking about lessoning the penalties on gun crimes. It makes no sense.” He talked pipelines because of a submitted question. “People in Ontario are starting to

realize pipelines are a good idea. We talk about an east-west corridor to transport oil and gas to offset the east from getting oil from foreign countries. We want a corridor for Quebec to get power to the west. We have a great opportunity to deal with our strengths of getting our oil and gas to the east, and the power to the west. We can benefit as a nation to help all regions. The hypocrisy is that left-wing parties are concerned over energy,” added Kurek. “There are refineries in Sarnia (Ontario) that refine oil from Alberta

that goes to the States and then back up to Ontario. Those opposed to pipelines are starting to see the wisdom of having Canadian oil and gas at their stations. We are seeing the hypocrisy being exposed. It is important to have that conversation of securing energy for our nation.” Kurek pointed out that there are many pipelines and hydro lines that cross American and Canadian borders already. “There shouldn’t be one Canadian opposed to an east-west pipeline.”

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Food fueling our bodies By Lori Larsen

We’re hiring:

EXCELLENCE IN

Customer Service One in-store position available:

9:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday* *Plus 1 or 2 Saturdays per month Successful applicant must be healthy and physically able to lift heavy water bottles. Clean work habits essential. Being able to positively interact with people is a must. Deliver your resumé to Verna at…

Purity WATER COMPANY

780-672-1992

4704-49 Avenue, Camrose

(1 block east of Fountain Tire Downtown) Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat., 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Ankerton Gas Co-op Ltd. Two positions open for summer employment from May 3 to August 27, 2021. • Clean driving record • Map reading • Some computer skills are an asset Deadline for applications is March 31, 2021. Forward your resumé with desired wage to: Ankerton Gas Co-op Ltd. Box 100, Bawlf, AB T0B 0J0 ankerton@syban.net Fax 780-373-2466 Only applicants chosen for interview will be contacted.

Needs to fill the following positions:

F/T Cook • F/T Server Pick-up application form at front desk or phone Seb at 780-678-6841.

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Assistant Electrical Draftsperson Sheet Metal Fabricator Welder General Plant Labourer Electrical Parts Manager

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The Bikes are Out! Be alert and watch for them.

Food fuels our bodies and provides us with the nutrition and energy to survive. However, what we put into our mouths is every bit as important as eating itself. A well-balanced diet, according to the Canada Food Guide, means a variety of healthy foods that includes servings of vegetables, fruits, proteins and whole grains, as well as plenty of water. But a healthy diet does not mean you have to sacrifice taste. In fact, it is just the opposite. Adding flavour to your diet in a healthy way is not only simple, but can be fun and rewarding. Alberta Health Services encourages people to bring a little flavour to their lives by trying the Mediterranean Diet, which includes foods often eaten in the countries around the Mediterranean Sea. These countries include Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Egypt and Morocco, and are known for their delicious foods and flavours. This style of eating includes lots of vegetables, fruits, beans, peas, lentils, fish, nuts and olive oil–all foods that we can get in Alberta. Here are a few tips on how to incorporate the Mediterranean Diet into your lifestyle: • Eat five or more servings of vegetables each day, and three or more servings of fruit each day. Of that, ensure two servings are raw or a salad. • Choose brightly coloured vegetables. Some examples are beets, carrots, eggplant, kale, okra, spinach, squash and tomatoes. • Choose brightly coloured fruits. Some examples are oranges, strawberries, melons and peaches. • Prepare vegetables with small amounts of olive oil, and no salt or sugar. • Fresh, frozen or canned vegetables and fruit are good choices. Frozen and canned are often as nutritional as fresh. • Eat five to six servings of whole grains each day. • Use herbs, spices, garlic and onion as flavourings instead of salt. • Enjoy fish or seafood instead of meat, three or more times a week. • Eat at least one serving of fish high in omega-3 fats: salmon, sardines, herring, mackerel and trout. • Choose fresh, frozen or no added salt canned fish or seafood. • Choose lean poultry, meat and eggs. • Choose poultry, such as chicken and turkey, more often than red

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meat (beef, pork, lamb or goat). Eggs and egg whites have protein and can be used in place of red meat at meals. Limit these foods: High-fat milk products such as cream or butter. Processed meat such as sausage, bacon, ham, salami, deli meats and pâté. These are higher in saturated fat and salt. Higher fat fresh meats such as marbled steak, roast, ribs, pork belly, duck or chicken wings.

• Foods with added sugar (consume less than two times per week), such as pop, iced tea, fruit drinks sweetened with sugar, baked goods, puddings and custard. • High-fat snack foods such as French fries, potato chips, buttered popcorn and cheese puffs. Don’t let restrictions on travelling stop you from enjoying a taste of the world in your own home. Grab a fork and dig into a little flavour tour.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Eating healthy can be an international experience by using foods full of flavour from different areas of the world and substituting with healthy choices such as using spaghetti squash in place of pasta.

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Another winning

Fridge Clippings I fell asleep last night while reading old magazines. I woke up this morning with back issues. This happened yesterday, so please be careful! A friend had his second injection of the COVID vaccine and noticed he had blurred vision all the way home. He called the vaccination centre for advice and to ask if he should go see a doctor or be hospitalized. He was told to go back to the vaccination centre immediately and take the eyeglasses he was wearing to return them to the nurse whose eyeglasses he had taken mistakenly. My 10-year-old son told me he kept having hot flashes, so he Googled his symptoms to see what might be going on. Menopause. He said he has menopause. Waiter: “How do you like your steak, sir?” Sir: “Like winning an argument with my wife.” Waiter: “Rare it is!” One way to find out if you’re old is to fall down in front of a crowd of people. If they laugh, you’re still young. If they panic and start running towards you, you’re old. Once there were two mice who lived in a museum. One evening, after the museum had closed, the first mouse crawled into a huge suit of armour. Before he knew it, he was lost. “Help!” he shouted to his friend. “Help me make it through the knight!” Being a little older, I am very fortunate to have someone call and check on me every day. He is from India and is very concerned about my car warranty. March 2021: Pretty much the same as March 2020, but now we have toilet paper. I may look fine, but deep down, I don’t remember any of my passwords. What did the polar bear eat after the dentist fixed its tooth? The dentist! A man went to the movies and was surprised to find a woman with a big collie sitting in front of him. Even more amazing was the fact that the dog always laughed in the right places throughout the comedy. “Excuse me,” the man said to the woman, “But I think it’s astounding that your dog enjoys the movie so much.” “I’m surprised myself,” she replied. “He hated the book.” Operator: “9-1-1, what’s your emergency?” Man: “A guy just got hit by a car, he needs an ambulance!” Operator: “What’s your location?” Man: “I’m on Eucalyptus Street.” Operator: “Can you spell that for me?” Man: [long awkward pause] Operator: “Sir? Are you still there?” Man: “I’m gonna drag him over to Pine Street and call right back.” Scientists have discovered a cure for apathy. So far, nobody cares. Instructor: “Welcome to Salsa Class! Who’s ready to learn how to dance?” Me [hiding a bag of tortilla chips]: “Umm I think there’s been a bit of a misunderstanding…” Eyelashes are supposed to prevent things from getting into your eyes, but when I do have something in my eye, it’s always an eyelash. Eyeronic. What did the drummer call his twin daughters? Anna One, Anna Two … Triscuits are the perfect snack for anyone who has ever wanted to eat wicker furniture. I called my boss and asked if I could come in a little late. He said, “Dream on.” I think that was really nice of him. I’ve just released my own fragrance. Nobody in the car seemed to like it. Has anyone actually lived long enough to buy a second bottle of Worcestershire sauce?

from years gone by

Back in 2000, Delores Roth R th was a registered nurse assisting patients and Dr. Cook and Dr. Ninian alike at the Smith Clinic. Imagine her surprise when she went to her rural mailbox and saw the September 26, 2000 edition of The Booster! On that cover were four of her Smith Clinic coworkers from another unit: Cheryl Domes, Dana Steil, Donna Chomlack and Liz Rolf. These nurses and support staff were reluctantly saying farewell to their favourite physician/ surgeon Dr. Alan Smith, who was retiring after roughly 35 years of service to the community. Delores has kept this special memory for 21 years and pledges to hold this Booster cover in safe keeping for many more. We reward her with a $10 prize. Show us what you’ve clipped from The Camrose Booster! If we publish your entry, you will win $10, too. The oldest entry submitted prior to the end of December 2021 will earn the sender a cool $100 gift certificate from any Camrose business of that person’s choosing. Send us a copy or a photo of your entry: Mail: 4925-48 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1L7 Email: ads@camrosebooster.com • Text: 780.679.7070 Drop off in person: 4925-48 Street, Camrose (Your original will be scanned, then returned)

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Central Agencies Home of the Week

Stunning home and property

By Lori Larsen

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Century Meadows, this stunning property features a five-bedroom home and a yard that looks like it is out of a magazine. An impressive spacious entryway leads up into the great room, highlighted by vaulted ceilings and a large front window. A three-sided gas fireplace offers views from both the living and formal dining area, and would be the perfect setting for a sitting area to relax and read. French doors lead you into the large kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and a corner walk-in pantry for extra storage. An eat-up bar and a breakfast area mean there is so much room for family or friends to mingle while meals are prepared. An adjacent family room with gas fireplace is close to the hub of the home and is ideal for family movie night. Patio doors lead out to the large back deck which overlooks the spectacular backyard. Incredible landscaping

Matt Banack including large trees for privacy and delightful shrubs and flowers make this your own piece of paradise. Completing the main floor are a four-piece bathroom and two good-sized bedrooms, one could be used as a home office. Up a set of stairs, away from the main living area, awaits the master bedroom suite complete with a quiet sitting area where you can unwind. The attached four-piece en suite and walk-in closet make this a homeowner’s retreat. The lower level of the home is completely finished with another two good-sized bedrooms, a three-piece bathroom, large laundry room and a recreation room equipped with a wet bar, and will accommodate a theatresized television and pool table. In-floor heating will keep you very cozy in the cooler months. This gorgeous home with a picturesque backyard is located at 6225-30 Avenue and is priced at $498,000. For a personal viewing, contact Matt Banack at:

Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or 780-608-9733 Cell

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NEW ZERO STEP DESIGN! Non-bsmt., beautiful 1456 sq. ft. bungalow. Superb garage. Active community! Asking $484,420 A1031265

3-BDRM. BUNGALOW CONDO close to walking trails, valley. Immaculate! Asking $329,000 A1059833

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N WALKOUT BUNGALOW AMAZING OVERLOOKING LAKE IN VALLEYVIEW! Exc. quality, craftsmanship. Gorgeous plan, open staircase, superb kitchen, amazing master suite, awesome bsmt., / entertainment area + more! You’ll love it! Asking $789,000 A1080211

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

SOLD AWESOME DUPLEX IN VALLEYVIEW! Great floor plan! By parks, walking trails! Asking $242,900 A1055647

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

SOLD

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4-BDRM. 2 BATH BUNGALOW with wrap around deck! A gardener’s dream awaits! Asking $234,500 A1081402

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

WOW! 5 ACRES ONLY 2 MI. EAST OF CAMROSE ON HWY 26! Lots of potential! Asking $159,900 A1078787

GEMINI CENTRE ~ City views. Turn key office space on 3rd floor! Call today! A1044102

EXCEPTIONAL 2572 SQ. FT. HOME 7+/– acres right on pavement, w/multiple outbuildings! Asking $690,000 A1075552

WOW! AWESOME BUSINESS LOCATION! Prime location, high visibility. Ideal for professional services. Natural lighting! Easy customer access. A great place for your business! Asking $229,500 A1065008

40 ACRES WITH YARD SITE Access to Miquelon Lakes! Asking $419,000 A1057040

UPDATED 1416 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW on oversized lot close to Mirror Lake! Asking $314,900 A1069302

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BACKING GOLF COURSE 2000+ sq. ft., 5 bdrm. Asking $439,900 A1046329

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AL EXCEPTION

OVERLOOKING JUBILEE PARK! 2 bdrm., 3 baths, loft. Heated garage! Asking $309,900 CA0146607

SOLD

WOW! COZY AND CUTE! I can be your new home with minor changes. Awesome 50’x140’ lot. 16’x24’ heated garage. A great place to call home! Asking $229,500 A1064980

WALKOUT BUNGALOWS VALLEYVIEW WEST Asking $427,162 CA0165802

NEW LISTIN

WALKOUT VILLAS overlooking Valleyview Lake, awesome views! Developed w/o bsmt. Superb upper deck and patio, landscaped. 23’x20’5 garage. Just move in! Asking $528,162 A1032894

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2-STOREY ON PARK ~ 1883 sq. ft., oversized garage, a/c + more! Asking $417,900 A1042518

AMAZING YARD SETTING IN CUL-DE-SAC Beautiful 1.5 storey, 2226 sq. ft. 3+2 bdrm.. 24’x24’ attach. garage, RV parking + more! You’ll love it! Have kids? Call now! Asking $415,000 A1067427 2064 SQ. FT. TWO-STOREY – VALLEYVIEW WEST! Asking $498,162 CA0179793

CRISP, CLEAN & FULLY FINISHED! 2 bdrm., 2 baths modern bungalow in West Camrose. Asking $307,500 CA0146607

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SOLD

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TERRIFIC 5-BDRM. HOME! Spacious entrance, open concept design w/vaulted ceilings, gas FP. Great area! Asking $409,900 A1074661

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

EXCELLENT BI-LEVEL IN DESIRABLE LOCATION A/C, F/P, many updates, new shingles, 26’x30’ htd. garage. Not to be missed! Asking $279,900 A1064886

SPRAWLING FAMILY HOME IN DUGGAN PARK 1780 sq. ft. fully finished in quiet cul-de-sac. Lots of upgrades! Asking $389,900 A1076954

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SOUTH VIEW LOT IN SPARTAN ESTATES! Asking $50,000 CA0183063 HUGE HOME IN MEETING CREEK 1920 sq. ft. bungalow – needs attention but great potential! Asking $129,900 A1075286

EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN BUNGALOW! Asking $279,900 A1053180 3RD FLOOR CONDO – AFFORDABLE! Asking $169,750 A1042937

GORGEOUS BUNGALOW! Oversized triple garage, RV parking, beautifully landscaped. Asking $489,900 CA0192525

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CUTE BUNGALOW IN FERINTOSH – in need of some TLC. Close to Little Beaver Lake. Asking $29,900 A1076105

FOR LEASE

NEW LISTIN

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EAST OF ROUND HILL ~ Fully finished 1400+ sq. ft. home, 29’x41’ shop, pole shed. A1036121 Asking $389,000

160 ACRE PROPERTY EAST OF CAMROSE Asking $695,000 CA0184968

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