Aquatic Centre offering some services

By Lori Larsen

In the midst of COVID-19 and a whirlwind of government recommendations and restrictions, the City of Camrose’s long awaited, newly renovated Aquatic Centre was officially opened on Sept. 18, 2020, and things were going swimmingly, until December when another provincial health order ceased operations again.

As the province slowly began opening up, on March 1, changes to the province-wide mandatory restrictions included the opening of facilities used for indoor recreation only for the purposes of low intensity individual or group fitness, one-to-one fitness training and youth group physical activities. Pools and indoor rinks and arenas were included in that group.

On March 2, the City

of Camrose Aquatic Centre opened up for schools and March 15 for Junior Lifeguard Club. “We were able to open up for these two user groups because of the different restrictions from Alberta Health Services,” said City of Camrose Aquatic Centre manager Marcia Peek.

Currently, École Camrose Composite High School students are the only school students using the facility and, according to Alberta Health restrictions, more than 10 students can be in the pool at one time, and they do not have to wear masks.

“There are 27 Junior Lifeguard Club members,” explained Peek. “Normally, they would all be in the pool together, but in accordance to the Alberta Health restrictions, we have divided them into four groups, and when they come are spread each in their own lane.”

The swimmers are placed three metres apart and on opposite ends in every other lane, with coaches at the end of the respective lanes. This allows youth to participate without masks in accordance to AHS regulations.

“School children are allowed to be in close contact, but youth sports, in compliance with Alberta Health Services (AHS) regulations, are supposed to remain three metres apart,” said Peek. “They are allowed to get their heart rates up and swim and be active, unlike adult restrictions, which are limited to low intensity, because AHS does not want heart rates to rise causing individuals to forcefully exhaled during group activity.”

Peek added that the aquatic industry across Alberta had made a request to AHS to allow swimmers to not have to wear masks in the water, but it was denied.

“The only ones who are allowed to not have masks on while in the water are children under 18 years of age.”

On Monday, March 29, the Aquatic Centre opened up Water Walking and Stretch Therapy sessions in an effort to begin offering residents some options for physical activity and use of the new facility.

Peek explained that the Water Walking will be done in the shallow parts of the pool, because participants have to keep their feet on the ground and wear masks in the water in accordance to AHS rules.

“We have specific spots, and are allowing two in the lap pool (shallow end), six in the lazy river and three in the leisure pool, which allows a minimum of three metres between all participants and keeps us within the AHS limit.”

Water Walking sessions are available: • Mondays, Tuesdays, and

Wednesdays from 12 noon until 3 p.m. • Thursdays, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon.

One-hour sessions per visitor are available.

Stretch therapy classes are offered: • Monday, March 29 to

April 26, from 10 until 10:45 a.m. (five classes) • Monday, March 29 to

April 26, from 11 until 11:45 a.m. (five classes) • Wednesday, March 31 to April 28, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. (five classes) • Wednesday, March 31 to April 28, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. (five classes)

Currently, the Aquatic Centre will remain closed on Fridays and weekends.

“Part of the reason our hours are augmented is to keep providing the service to the community while still being financially responsible to the tax payers,” said Peek.

Currently, all reservations for sessions and services at the Aquatic Centre must be done by telephone at 780-672-9909, in an effort to ensure that as many people as possible will have equal opportunities to use the facility.

Due to AHS restrictions, participants attend-

ing any of the current services at the Aquatic Centre are required to arrive only a few minutes before their scheduled session or right on time. Participants must come prepared in swim gear, go straight onto the pool deck and store their personal belongings on the shelf. On the way out, they will be able to use the change room to quickly rinse off and change, but no personal grooming is allowed according to AHS regulations.

“As things change, we will change the services as best that we can in accordance with all AHS health regulations and orders, to be the best stewards of our facility and always keeping in mind the best value for our residents.

“We look forward to future stages where we are allowed to be open fully to the community and have all our wonderful staff back in our facility.”

For more detailed information on the Aquatic Centre’s current rules, regulations and services, visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca (Recreation and Culture). For booking information, telephone 780-672-9909.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Students from École Camrose Composite High School get into a game of water basketball during a physical education class. The pool has been open to students under the guidance of Alberta Health Services regulations, which allows students in the pool without having to wear masks.

Stanley Frances Trautman

June 11, 1926 ~ March 24, 2021

Stan was born on June 11, 1926, the youngest of the four children of Pete and Carrie Trautman of Duhamel. He began school at Duhamel and finished high school in Camrose, beginning a love of education that remained all his life and carried on with his children.

On November 21, 1951, he married Mary Smith of Bittern Lake, and they resided in the Duhamel area for almost 60 years. They raised eight children, who became the focus of their lives. Stan had a successful mixed farming operation with his brothers Don and Jim. Later in partnership with their son Odean, they established a registered Holstein dairy herd, Trautman Dairies.

Stan loved to contribute to the community, and he served on many organizations and boards such as Camrose Fish and Game, New Norway Ag Society, the National Farmers Union, and the Alberta Wheat Pool.

His passion was the history of the Duhamel district. He was instrumental in the formation of the Duhamel Historical Society, the preservation of St. Thomas Catholic Church, the designation of Verdun School as a historic resource, and the erection of the Peter Fidler Rock along the Battle River.

Stan had a love of nature, which was reflected in his planting of trees, preservation of wetlands, and his love of hunting. He enjoyed the camaraderie of a good hunt, successful or not, and he mentored many a young hunter.

Stan and Mary cultivated great and varied relationships over the years. Young and old, Stan treasured their friendship.

Stan’s religious faith remained steadfast all his life. He and Mary went on religious pilgrimages in Canada and the Holy Land, and they enjoyed Bible studies with people of all faiths. To the very end of his life, his childhood church of St. Thomas was his identity and his comfort.

Stan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Bethany Meadows in Camrose. He was predeceased by his brothers Don and Jim; his sister Irene Haggerty; his wife Mary; and son David.

He is survived by his children Allen (Geri), Carol (Don Simpson), Jane (Mike Faught), Odean (Charlotte), Tim, Dan (Jody Wilks), Peggy (Bob MacTaggart), daughter-in-law Joy Trautman; twenty grandchildren: Victoria Becker, Micheal Trautman, Russell Gillett, Tanya Piche, Mandy Reed, Michelle Johannesson, Kate Kundert, Luke Faught, Joe Faught, Bob Faught, Maureen MacBeath, Steve Trautman, Becky Mills, Lauren Rathwell, Brian Trautman, Amy MacTaggart, Laura MacTaggart, Dave MacTaggart, Nathan Braun and Shaylene Entz; 25 great-grandchildren; and three sistersin-law Alice Smith, Violet Smith and Helen Gongaware.

The Funeral Mass was livestreamed at 11:00 a.m., March 27, 2021, on the St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church website https://stfxcamrose.caedm.ca/ and a recording of the funeral mass is available on the St. Francis Xavier Church website under “Recorded Masses”. Interment has taken place in the St. Thomas Roman Catholic Cemetery, Duhamel.

The family would like to thank the communities of Duhamel, New Norway and Camrose for their support of our dad, grandfather and great-grandfather in his activities and endeavours. We are especially grateful to the staff of Bethany Meadows for the loving care they provided.

Donations in Stan’s name can be made to the Duhamel Historical Society and Camrose Fish and Game Association.

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

Greta Ann Roth (Cann)

August 23, 1933 ~ March 10, 2021 Dwayne Wagner Roth

April 13, 1933 ~ March 21, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that our family shares Mom’s passing on March 10, 2021, followed by Dad on March 21, 2021. They both spent their last hours on the COVID-19 unit at the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton.

They were preceded in death by their parents Edith (Larson) and Jack Cann, Edith (Wagner) and Edward Roth; their daughter Jacque (Dean Langton); and their grandson Adam Roth. They were also predeceased by Mom’s siblings Paul Cann (Joyce), Ellen Forbes (Ken), Joe Cann; and Dad’s sister Christine Culshaw.

Mom and Dad married in 1955, and settled in the Camrose area, where they raised their five children.

They will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by their children Steven Roth (Melanie), Douglas Roth (Doris), Lynn Gerwing (Gene), Dean Langton, Ken Roth (Lynda Reynolds); their 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; along with many family members and friends.

Mom grew up in Brooks and graduated from nursing school at Archer Memorial Hospital in Lamont. She was a proud member of the class of 1954. Her classmates became lifelong friends and there were many reunions over the years. Greta worked as a nurse in Camrose until her retirement.

Dad grew up and went to school in Ohaton. He worked at the Camrose Ford Garage and then at Rosehaven. Later, Dad went back to school to become an electrician with Harberg Electric. He attended NAIT at the same time that three of his children were in post-secondary studies. He worked as an electrician until his retirement.

On retirement, they moved to an acreage near Miquelon Lake. They loved spending time with the family, working on home improvement projects, planting a large garden and raising horses. There were many happy times camping and travelling. Their sense of adventure led to many interesting trips: backpacking in Europe and riding their motorcycles into the United States. Their pioneering spirit led them to live in several communities in Alberta, including Grande Cache and Coaldale, finally settling in Edmonton at Churchill Manor. In every place, they made new friends and found new adventures. Their faith was especially important to Mom and Dad, and they attended church, no matter the denomination, wherever they lived.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and support staff at the Grey Nuns Hospital on Unit 44, for their exemplary care and compassion.

Cremation has taken place. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Covenant Foundation in support of Palliative Care at the Grey Nun’s Hospital, 3C60–11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 0L4 (780.342.8126) www.covenantfoundation.ca.

In loving memory of Muriel Folkes

who passed away on April 4, 2020

We thought of you today, Mom, But that is nothing new We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow, too. We think of you in silence And make no outward show For what it meant to lose you, only those who love you know. Remembering you is easy, we do it every day, It’s the heartache of losing you, that will never go away. With love, Karen, John and Cheryl

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SPILLER, Anne

Margaret Anne Spiller (Berry) passed away in Edmonton on March 18, 2021, at the age of 89.

Anne is predeceased by her father Chester Berry; mother Margaret Berry; Ken Spiller, her husband of 48 years; great-grandson Brayden Gerke; brothers Maurice (Mary) Berry, Stan (Paula) Berry, Leon (Alice) Berry; and sisters Dorothy (Gordon) Spiller and Elsie (Colin) Thorburn.

Anne is lovingly remembered by son Bob (Lori) Spiller of Calgary, and daughter Cheryl (Arnie) Gerke of Edmonton; grandchildren Ryan (Terri) Spiller of Warman, Saskatchewan, Nick (Cathie) Gerke of Beaumont, Brandon (Kim) Spiller of Calgary, Chelsey (Jason) Vokey of Beaumont, and Garrett Gerke of Edmonton. She is also remembered by great-grandchildren Zachory Gerke, Austyn Spiller, Cooper Spiller, Tyler Gerke, Tate Godseth, Lily Vokey, Henry Vokey and Reese Spiller; and many nieces and nephews.

Anne was born in Daysland, Alberta in 1931. As a child, she loved to ride horseback and actually rode her horse to school most days, even in the winter, when she would ski behind the horse on the way to school. Playing the piano was her other passion, and she pursued her grades from the Toronto Conservatory of Music. She graduated from Daysland High School in 1949. In June 1950, she married Ken Spiller, the boy from the farm across the fence line to the south of the Berry home. Bob was born in March 1951, and Cheryl followed in January 1957. After her kids, her other passions were curling, playing bridge, sewing, golf and entertaining friends and family. Her home was frequently a meeting place for both the Spiller and Berry clans.

She worked as a salesperson at The Bay in Calgary while Bob and Cheryl were growing up, then took her medical secretarial training. She worked as a secretary for an Edmonton urologist before moving to the Misericordia Hospital operating theatre, where she was in charge of bookings. She filled that role until her retirement.

Due to current restrictions, a private service will be held. Livestream link is available at www.glenwoodmemorial.com.

The family hopes to have a Celebration of Life for Anne sometime in late summer, subject to whatever constraints may be in place in Alberta. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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In loving memory of Shirrleen Broen

1970 ~ 2020

There is not a day that goes by that we don’t think of you. It only seems like yesterday that you left us. It’s not easy to say that time heals all wounds, but knowing Heaven is a better place with you there helps in the healing. Love you and miss you dearly. Never-ending love, Darrell, Brian and Liam, Christine, Jim and Lilly

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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.

CRE executive director Dianne Kohler

The Camrose Regional Exhi- have its own three-day event next bition is hanging on to the hope February. of one day having events again. “We want to expand the proIn 13 months, they have had five gram beyond school children and bull sales. The previous year, they include the public. We want to hosted 335 events in the same educate more people on agricultime period. ture and the benefits of agricul-

“With the recent announce- ture. It also puts us in the rotament that we are not moving to tion with the Calgary Stampede Phase 3, that means all of our and other centres that use the April events will be cancelled. We youth education program,” shared had planned for a spring acreage Dianne. trade show on April 30, and a “The CBC is a long-standing dog show. We have summer wed- program, but we think we can do dings planned, and we are hoping better by pulling the youth educathey will take place,” said Dianne tion out of the event to let it stand Kohler, executive director at the on its own and actually reach CRE. more people.”

“When we originally reached The first two days will be out to our speakers (for the acre- for Camrose City and County age show), we had said either an students, and the third day will in-person or virtual format, just in case. Our speakers are primed for virtual, so we are going ahead with that. Hopefully next year, we can have a full trade show,” added be for public and will have an expanded audience. “We cancelled Big Valley Jamboree last year, but we are still hopeful for this year. Even Nashville, so crossing borders is a huge concern,” said Dianne. “AHS (Alberta Health Services) says summer events are still on. But Megan Lethbridge, CRE agricul- if we go with a majority of Cana- we have no idea what restrictions ture liason. dian artists, most of them live in will be put on them.”

“While COVID-19 has been a ruin for the CRE, it has made us examine all of UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA AUGUSTANA CAMPUS our programs in-depth and look for improvement.” Demetres Tryphonopoulos, dean and executive officer

Dianne announced that the youth education component of the Canadian Bull Congress will be taken out of the event, and it will

PARSONS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC and WELLNESS – Dr. Brad Parsons

While the goal of the Province was to protect the health and safety of all Albertans, unfortunately consequences of lockdowns and closures created other health concerns.

“Parsons Family Chiropractic and Wellness was ordered closed by public health,” said Dr. Brad Parsons of Parsons Family Chiropractic and Wellness.

As far as health orders were concerned, chiropractic services were only allowed patients on an emergency basis. “Massage therapy was closed completely. There were many challenges to navigating an emergency-only type practice as everyone has a different reference level of emergency. It was hard to tell patients, who maintain a certain level of wellness in their life with regular chiropractic care, that I could no longer treat them and that the migraine that we have kept at bay for years or months may come back.”

Aside from the financial impact of being closed for six weeks, returning to practice with strict guidelines had challenges of its own. “Reduced waiting capacity. Talking to patients through a mask. Listening to patients through their mask is very challenging,” said Dr. Parsons, adding, “Seeing facial expression can ease nervousness, comfort patients in pain, or help deal with children who react off facial reassurance.”

Parsons explained that since opening in 1947, 50 per cent of the patients come as walk-ins. “Farmers come to town for parts and when they have a minute, they stop by for a treatment. Going to appointment base is difficult for some, as well as not something they were use to doing.

“Since we reopened, we have also seen a significant decrease in patients’ physical well-being.” Dr. Parsons said, for a variety of reasons, patients have not been coming in to deal with the “little” aches and pains.

“Maintaining wellness is a part of many people’s lives. COVID has restricted a person’s ability to get a regular massage visit or regular chiropractic visit. Exercise and daily activity has decreased, and that takes a huge toll on the overall mental and physical wellness.”

Dr. Parsons said the closing of gyms, walking tracks and other facilities for physical activity and the shutdown of sports has had a huge impact on people’s health. “A person has to get creative to not have a sedentary lifestyle. I have seen the direct results of this in my office: increase in acute hip and back pain, increase in neck and upper back pain due to increased screen time. COVID has affected my business greatly financially and from the standpoint of patient health and wellness. Here is to a healthier more active spring of 2021.”

For post-secondary students, staff and faculty, this year has brought about a learning curve like none other and has challenged administration and faculty to think beyond the norm to still deliver a first-class learning experience to students.

“Some of the challenges of this past year included an already difficult budget situation made worse by the pandemic and the need to shift in early March of last year from in-person to remote delivery, and to do so literally from one day to the next,” noted University of Alberta Augustana Campus dean Demetres Tryphonopoulos. “The sustained and brave efforts that our faculty members have invested into not only moving their courses to online delivery, but also in reframing these courses so that they might meet high standards in terms of learning objectives, and offering the best possible experience for our students, have been nothing but breathtaking.

“Our staff members were equally challenged in finding ways to engage virtually (and successfully) with our students, whether through online sessions with academic advisors, providing wellness resources, offering virtual events, and more–including, of course, continuing to offer suitable programming in a digital form to the wider community.”

For so many Augustana students who have come to appreciate the small campus feel and amazing oneon-one contact with professors, learning online definitely challenged their motivation.

“It is our students, however, who deserve great credit for their patience, resilience, and adaptability,” said Tryphonopoulos. “These are the values that we at Augustana continue to impart to our students every year and have managed to do so even during a pandemic, which has challenged all of us, but has also reassured us about the efficacy of our values and the commitment on the part of our students to their education.”

On a final note, Tryphonopoulos accredited staff, faculty and students at Augustana for making sacrifices for the betterment of all. “Although our circumstances during the past academic year have not been optimal, we can still say, with a measure of pride, that Augustana has put the health of our students, staff, faculty and the Camrose community at the forefront of all we have done and as our highest priority. A measure of this effort’s success is that we can boast, at this time, that no student cases of COVID-19 have been reported on campus. We certainly hope that nothing changes in this regard. We look forward to a returned sense of normalcy when we’ll be able to welcome everyone, including our community partners and supporters, back to campus in the fall and as evolving public health restrictions allow.”

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CAMROSE VIRTUAL MENTAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM Sponsored by the St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose Foundation Wednesday, April 14 and Thursday, April 15, 2021 Two half-day sessions 8 a.m. to 12 noon via Zoom Join us for an engaging conference about building resiliency, challenging stigma, and enhancing mental health services in our community. This event is open to service providers and the general public in Camrose who are interested in building networks and creating an action plan for change. Register for both sessions or just one to fit your schedule. Registration is available online via Eventbrite; visit www. stmaryshospitalfoundation.com for details and registration information.

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FOR SALE – 12 serving set of Noritake with 2 platters, cream & sugar, gravy boat, veg. dish; 12 serving set of Morning Star silverware; Teak 3 section wall unit; 5 pc. Solid wood suite with queen bed and headboard. 780-679-4466.

COMBINATION RADIO/

RECORD PLAYER – used very little. $20. 780-964-1722, Camrose. 21” SAMSON TV – $100; 10” Apple tablet, new, $100; apartment washing machine, $100. 780-608-1567. Ask for Linda.

LIVESTOCK / FEED / AG

PUREBRED GELBVIEH

BULLS – two-year-olds and yearlings from our 43-year breeding program. WINDER FARMS 780-678-4021.

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.

BULLS FOR SALE – Purebred Black and Red Angus. Call 780-986-9088.

CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued)

SEED

ALFALFA SEED – and other grass seed. #1 common alfalfa $2.50/lb. For the best prices: Grower Direct, Jed Williams, 306-963-7888.

MACHINERY

SWATHER NO LONGER ‘CUTTING THE MUSTARD?’

Call The Camrose Booster Classifieds, 780-672-3142.

FOR SALE – 48” John Deere Mulch Mower. Fits John Deere tractors. 780-672-1503.

REAL ESTATE

SMALL FARM BETWEEN

5 TOWNS – good house, new furnace, no rust, endless water supply, good sewer system, garage, shops, heat and water, quonsets, barns, corrals. $425,000. Phone 780-608-3111, 780-608-3344.

GREAT BI-LEVEL – 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Garage, RV parking, fenced yard. $250,000. 780-608-3344, 780-608-3111.

5 ACRES – garage, gas, power. Between Stettler and Camrose on Hwy 56. Sheltered, nice garden soil, pond. $152,900. Please call/text 780-888-7011.

PRIVATE ACREAGE OVERLOOKING BATTLE

RIVER VALLEY – Log house moved 7 years ago, extensively renovated. High efficiency hot water heating, cast iron radiators. Foam block and concrete basement walls. 3 levels, MF has 2 bedrooms, laundry, bathroom, living room with wood burning stove. Mezzanine, TV room with access to a small deck on the roof. Walk out basement, bathroom, bedroom, equipment room. 1540 sq. ft. shop was used for hobby auto body work and as a garage. Lovely views in all directions. Located about 40 miles southeast of Camrose. Offers to $440,000, which would include various equipment. If interested, please call Lenard at 780226-6064.

MISCELLANEOUS

SPRUCE FIREWOOD

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

AUTO

DADS – LOOKING FOR A CAR WITHOUT A BACK

SEAT? Count on our classifieds. We match up buyers and sellers. Phone the Camrose Booster, 780-672-3142.

2006 PONTIAC TORRENT

– Very good shape, black. Asking $4500 o.b.o. 780-877-2264.

The following briefly described farmland including yard site with house and outbuildings which is located approximately ½ mile West of Strome on Highway 13, is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the reservations, exceptions, and encumbrances contained in the existing certificate of title:

PLAN RN67 (LXVII)

BLOCK F (containing 77.25 titled acres)

Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

FEATURES of this property: • approximately 50 cultivated acres with remainder yard and pasture; • property contains house, double car garage, 2 sheds, horse barn, cattle shed and storage building 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. • Tender bids in writing will be received by the lawyer noted below up to, but not after, 12:00 o’clock noon on

April 23, 2021. Tenders should be forwarded to:

Andreassen Borth Law Office, Killam, Alberta

in a sealed envelope marked “Blaeser Tender”.

A cheque payable to Andreassen Borth in the sum of $5,000.00 must accompany the tender. • The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds on or before May 31, 2021 (“Possession Date”). 2021 property taxes will be adjusted on 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. For further particulars, please contact Jack at 780-376-3553.

Andreassen Borth

Barristers & Solicitors 5014 50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, AB T0B 2L0

BOATS, RVS and CAMPERS

LOVE CAMPING, BUT TIRED OF SHOVELLING SNOW OFF THE AWNING

IN MAY? Say goodbye to your Gulfstream! Move it fast with a Camrose Booster classified. Phone 780-672-3142.

SELLING YOUR SEA-

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

Estate of

GERALD WILFRED ALLOTT, who died on February 9, 2021. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by April 29, 2021, with Joely Patrick, TODD & DRAKE LLP at 4807-51 Street, PO Box 98, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1P2, and provide details of your claim. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

Immediate Opening

DELIVERY TRUCK/PICKER OPERATOR

We’ve expanded our delivery fleet. We need an experienced delivery driver, minimum Class 3 with air certification, capable of heavy lifting and excellence in customer service. If you have at least 3 years’ driving history and a clean driver abstract, you may be right for us and us for you. Experience operating a picker crane & hoist is beneficial. We take all COVID-19 precautions seriously, are highly safetyconscious and offer attractive benefits package. Apply with resumé and references to Jill 780-672-8818 or email to jill@hhbccamrose.ca

6809-48 Avenue Camrose Phone 780-672-8818 Fax 780-672-8809

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

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. 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. For further particulars, please contact Colin at 780-336-6567.

Andreassen Borth

Barristers & Solicitors 5014 50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, AB T0B 2L0

FOR SALE BY TENDER

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.

The Bikes are Out!

PUBLIC NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF THE CAMROSE COUNTY, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA SECTION 251 – THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Camrose County, in the Province of Alberta, has given first reading to borrowing Bylaw No. 1487 which will, upon final passage and approval, authorize the proper officers of the said Camrose County to borrow monies from the Province of Alberta or another authorized financial institution, by way of debenture issue, to pay for a portion of the costs of construction of the new Camrose County Seed Cleaning Facility located on Pt. NE 17-46-19 W4. The total cost of the aforesaid project amounts to $7,314,731. After deducting from this cost the amount of $5,087,731.00 to be received by way previous contributions and cash from Camrose County, the net amount to be borrowed on the credit and security of the municipality at large by the issue of debentures is $2,234,000. The debenture is repayable to the Province of Alberta or another authorized financial institution, in forty (40) equal consecutive semi-annual instalments of combined principal and interest, the semi-annual interest not to exceed five per centum (5%), or the interest rate as fixed from time to time by the Province of Alberta. NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of Camrose County that, unless a petition of the electors for a vote on Bylaw No. 1487 is demanded, as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass the said borrowing bylaw. All persons interested are hereby notified and they are required to govern themselves accordingly. DATED at Camrose County, in the Province of Alberta, this 24th day of March, 2021.

Camrose County

PER: PAUL KING Chief Administrative Officer

INFORMATION FOR ELECTORS

Pursuant to Section 1(i) of the Municipal Government Act an “elector” means: A person who is eligible to vote in the election for a councillor under the Local Authorities Election Act. Pursuant to section 47(1) of the Local Authorities Election Act a person is eligible to vote in an election if he: a. is at least 18 years old, b. is a Canadian citizen, and c. has resided in Alberta for the 6 consecutive months immediately preceding election day and is resident in the area on election day. A poll may be demanded in Camrose County by electors equal in number to at least: a. in the case of a municipality other than a summer village, by electors of the municipality equal in number to at least 10% of the population and b. in the case of a summer village, by 10% of the electors of the summer village in accordance with the provisions of section 231 of the Municipal Government Act and in accordance with the provisions of section 251 of the Municipal Government Act. The petition for a vote must be received by the Chief Administrative Officer within 15 days of the last publication of this notice and shall contain on each page “an accurate and identical statement of the purpose of the petition”. (Further requirements of the petition are provided in section 224 of the Municipal Government Act.) DATE of the first publication of this notice is the 30th day of March, 2021. DATE of the last publication of this notice is the 6th day of April, 2021.

A copy of Bylaw 1487 is available at the Camrose County Administration Building or on the Camrose County website www.county.camrose.ab.ca

TENDERS ARE INVITED for the purchase of the following property from Lakeview Holsteins Ltd. located in the Camrose County:

Parcel 1

MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 20 TOWNSHIP 49 SECTION 6 QUARTER NORTH EAST CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: A) ALL THAT PORTION DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY

OF SAID QUARTER SECTION, DISTANT 75.4 METERS SOUTH FROM THE NORTH EAST CORNER THEREOF,

THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID QUARTER SECTION, A DISTANCE

OF 101 METERS THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 80.5

METERS, THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTHERLY BOUNDARY, A DISTANCE OF 101 METERS

TO SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 80.5 METERS TO THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT CONTAINING 0.809 HECTARE (2.0 ACRES) MORE OR LESS B) 1.07 HECTARES (2.65 ACRES) MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 2954NY C) 0.720 HECTARES (1.78 ACRES) MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 7921046 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS

Parcel 2

MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 20 TOWNSHIP 49 SECTION 6 ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID QUARTER SECTION, DISTANT 75.4 METERS SOUTH FROM THE NORTH EAST CORNER THEREOF, THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID QUARTER SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 101 METERS, THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 80.5 METERS, THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTHERLY BOUNDARY, A DISTANCE OF 101 METERS TO SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 80.5 METERS TO THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT CONTAINING 0.809 HECTARES (2 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: 0.081 OF A HECTARE MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 7921046 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS *There is a Ridgewood Mobile Home on this parcel which is included in the sale. The Moduline Mobile Home on the property will be removed on or before May 22, 2021. The successful tenderer will agree to allowing access to this parcel to allow for the removal of the Moduline Mobile Home.

Parcel 3

THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION SEVEN (7) TOWNSHIP FORTY NINE (49) RANGE TWENTY (20) WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: 0.534 HECTARES (1.32 ACRES) MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 2954 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS

Parcel 4

MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 20 TOWNSHIP 48 SECTION 33 QUARTER NORTH WEST CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: A) PLAN 7921046 ROAD 0.809 HECTARES (2.00 ACRES) B) PLAN 1422149 DESCRIPTIVE 2.19 HECTARES (5.41 ACRES) EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS

Parcel 5

THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION SEVEN (7) TOWNSHIP FORTY NINE (49) RANGE TWENTY (20) WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: (A) 0.672 HECTARES (1.66 ACRES) MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 3494EO (B) 0.797 HECTARES (1.97 ACRES ) MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 7921046 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS *This parcel is the home quarter and in the past was a fully functioning dairy operation. The parcel consists of a 1560 square foot bungalow with a walk out basement built in 1998 with a double attached garage, a 8400 square foot shop built in 2008 with concrete floor and 5 overhead doors, a 9800 square foot shop built in 2008, a 23,200 square foot milk barn with a 4000 gallon stainless steel milk tank, a 2400 square foot pole cattle shelter, an older house approximately 75 years old and with a addition added on later of approximately 1200 square feet and other smaller out buildings.

Parcel 6

THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION SEVEN (7) TOWNSHIP FORTY NINE (49) RANGE TWENTY (20) WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: 0.805 HECTARES (1.99 ACRES)MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 792104 *There is a partially built house on this parcel close to pavement. The house will be included with the sale of this parcel but is “as is where is” The title to the property will be subject to the reservations and exceptions now appearing on the title and free and clear of all 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 “Lakeview 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 15, 2021. The tender must indicate which parcel or parcels the tenderer is submitting an offer on. Municipal taxes and will be adjusted. The closing and adjustment date of sale will be April 30, 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. In order for the sale of the lands to be completed on April 30, 2021, the Seller is willing to pay the cost of title insurance on behalf of the successful tenderer(s). For further information about the property phone Wayne Throndson, Q.C. at Fielding & Company LLP, 780-672-8851.