April 6, 2021 Super Booster

2021 Spring Edition

16 pages

April 6, 2021

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News Features Saving Mother Earth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Albertans can shape modern coal policy by completing survey. . . . . . 8 Ohaton waterline to move forward. . . . . 10 Sea Serpents sightings at Aquatic Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Saving Mother Earth

By Lori Larsen

In an effort to educate the public on the importance of our earth’s soil to all living creatures, the Canadian Northern Society, in collaboration with the Friends of Fridhem Society and the Association for Life-Wide Living (ALL), are holding a twoday free Plant A Prairie Plot–Save our Soils workshop on April 10 and 11, and again on May 1 and 2 (dependant on COVID-19 health restrictions).

The workshop is being held at the Camrose Heritage Railway Station (4407-47 Avenue), with

association with Friends of Fridhem Society and the Association for Life-Wide Living (ALL), and is made available through a New Horizons for Seniors grant.

“New Horizons is promoting the involvement of seniors, but also conservation,” said Smith, chairperson and board director, Grassland and Trail restoration, Meeting Creek site project manager and Canadian Northern Society volunteer. “Our soils are so depleted, and if we don’t start doing something about it, we are going to lose our topsoil.”

The workshop will

that using natural grasses results in less watering, better weed control, and less mowing.

“Also, we need to get our bees back, and everything is dependant on having a diversity of plants.”

The second day on Soil Ecology will include an overview of assessing ecosystem and soil health, grassland site assessment, composting, and use of natural soil nutrients for soil nutrients.

“Bernice (Kadatz) has been assisting with the Meeting Creek project, and we are on Phase 11,” said Smith happily.

activity in the great prairie outdoors.

“We have a really nice brochure now about walking, hiking as well as cycling, and we will be enlarging the style on the northwest trail so people can easily go through on horses or bikes,” noted Smith. “It is amazing just how many people are coming because they love the trails, and we really encourage and welcome people to use those trails at Linear Park at Meeting Creek.”

With a passion to educate the public on the important role we all can play in restoring our earth’s natural resources, Smith referred to another example of the success of the use of native grasses.

“At St. George’s Anglican Church, where we removed the trees, we planted native grasses.

The first year didn’t show a lot of success, but now they are doing so well. Now it will be a little meadow.

Top photo, submitted: Meeting Creek Linear Park offers visitors an opportunity to view native grasses and wildflowers along the trail.

Photo to right, Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster: Along with the trails, visitors to Meeting Creek Heritage Railway Station and Linear Park can walk among historical buildings such as this grain elevator.

Saturday’s workshop running from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and Sunday’s workshop running from 9:30 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.

All COVID-19 regulations will be strictly followed, including a maximum of 10 registrants for each workshop.

include looking back at the prairie and what was natural on the prairie, how the native plants have adapted, and why it is important to put those back into the soil.

During the first day of the workshop, Smith will provide registrants with the information they will

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The Camrose Heritage Railway Museum and Parks will soon be blooming with a variety of native plants in the various gardens throughout the grounds.

Beverages will be provided, but registrants are asked to bring their own bag lunch and snacks.

Saturday’s workshop will be presented by Glenys Smith, Organic Master Gardener, and Sunday’s workshop, Soil Ecology, will be presented by soil specialist Bernice Kadatz.

Smith indicated that the two-day workshop is in

need, and then an opportunity to go hands-on and ultimately create a personal plan for the particular site they are considering for natural prairie grasses.

“Whether you have a small area in your backyard or an acreage, it is important to understand the benefits of redoing that with natural grasses,” explained Smith, adding

The Meeting Creek Linear Park project’s overall objective is holistic in its vision to restore and develop a trail through seven hectares of prairie grassland, and the development of a two-kilometre interpretive trail on the abandoned railway line to the Highway 56 underpass east of the present 1913 Railway Station and 1930 Elevator in Meeting Creek.

The project is now entering Phase 11, which involves preparing and seeding the mulched west end of the grassland to native flowers and grasses, completing the drainage diversity project for flood control, erecting safety rails on the trail to the grassland, erecting signage to identify the flowers and grasses, installing the Buffalo Head exhibit near the Labyrinth in the grassland, and attaining an efficient mower and storage shed.

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of volunteers who have assisted with this project, the park and trail has become a popular spot for visitors to get back to nature, while enjoying some physical

“It is time we look at what we are doing,” expressed Smith. “We can turn it around as far as diversity, if everybody does it in a small way.”

In keeping with the theme of plant and garden health and vitality, the Camrose Heritage Railway Station and Park is offering a free Pruning Workshop on Saturday, April 17, at the Station from 1 until 4 p.m., presented by Smith.

“Participants will learn how to prune properly, and will get hands-on experience by pruning shrubs and vines at the Station itself.”

The workshop will not only benefit the participants by directly showing them proper techniques and allowing them to demonstrate what they have learned, but it will benefit the Station with some much-needed pruning prior to opening the beautiful gardens, and

will also create connectivity within the community.

The Canadian Northern Society has been busy working hard at getting projects completed, and continues to welcome volunteers at either the Camrose Heritage Railway Station and Park or at the Meeting Creek Linear Park project.

“We have wonderful people who come along and are able to help,” noted Smith. “Soon we will be starting work on the gardens at the Station, as soon as it is dry.”

Once the weather permits and the spring flowers begin to peek through the ground, visitors can enjoy a stroll through the different gardens, or sit on one of the benches and take in the serene surroundings, imagining what it would have been like to see the train coming down the tracks.

Other projects on the forefront for the Railway Museum include the following, with tentative dates: • Opening Day is May 22 for Camrose Heritage Railway Station and Park. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

• Self-g uided tours through the gardens and Meeting Creek’s Grassland and Linear Park are offered from June to mid-September.

• Annual Plant Sale will be in June (date and place TBA), from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., weather permitting.

• Bookings /reservations for High Tea or Victorian Dessert are being taken from opening day until closing day.

• Canadian Northern Railway Family Day in Meeting Creek will be held in August.

• Closing day will be August 28.

• The White Elephant Gift Shop will remain open through November until Dec. 3.

All proposed events or activities are dependant on COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines, and any changes will be available on the Canadian Northern Society website.

All visitors to both the Camrose Heritage Railway Station and Park and Meeting Creek are reminded to properly social distance and abide by all Alberta Health guidelines.

To register for workshops, email canadian northern@telus.net or telephone 780-672-3099.

For more information on upcoming initiatives for the Railway Museum, visit the website at http://canadian northern.ca.

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RAPID Response underway

By Lori Larsen

April 1 was the official launch date of the new RAPID (Rural Alberta Provincial Integrated Defence) Response initiative that will see 140 more peace officers across the province ready to respond to the emergent law enforcement needs of rural Albertans.

After extensive additional training Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers will now be available to assist the RCMP with responding to emergency and high-priority calls when requested.

RAPID Response will help authorities arrive at the scene of an emergency quicker, by giving peace officers in the Alberta Sheriffs, which includes Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services (FWEB), the ability to respond to a wider range of calls.

“Rural Albertans told us loud and clear that it can take too long for help to arrive in their communities. With RAPID Response, highly trained and professional peace officers will work across rural Alberta to answer the call when police need help to save precious minutes in an emergency,” said minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu.

Under R A PID Response, FWEB officers are able to respond to requests from the RCMP to be first at the scene of an emergency in cas-

es where they are closer than the police. Fish and Wildlife officers will also respond to RCMP requests for backup, which could involve helping the police locate suspects or preserve a crime scene.

Communications officers at the Alberta Sheriffs dispatch centre will also play a vital role in RAPID Response, by ensuring a reliable link with the RCMP when the two agencies respond to an incident together.

Preparations are also underway for members of the Sheriff Highway Patrol to perform RAPID Response functions later this year. Approximately 260 traffic sheriffs are being trained to investigate a wider range of calls, including impaired driving.

Giving traffic sheriffs the authority to handle more incidents on provincial highways will allow the RCMP to leave more officers on patrol and available to respond to higher-priority criminal matters.

RAPID Response currently covers most areas of rural Alberta policed by the RCMP. The provincial government is also holding a series of meetings with First Nations and Métis leaders to determine their interest and earn their support before expanding RAPID Response to their communities.

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City of Camrose updates Chamber of Commerce

By Lori Larsen

During the Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce general luncheon meeting held virtually on March 10, City of Camrose Mayor Norm Mayer provided an annual report to present members.

Mayor Mayer went over progress thus far on the Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks (ICF), specifically the approved Recreation and Fire Agreements between the City and the County.

“We have been working with the County for some three years, trying to establish an ICF agreement between the two of us that involved the fire services and recreation agreements and the recycling process.”

Mayer noted that both the fire and recreation agreements have been finalized and signed by both the City and the County, and the ICF agreement will be finalized at both the next County and City council meetings. The agreement was officially signed off by both the County and the City on March 23.

“The recycling agreement has been dropped out of it to make the rest of it work.”

Regional Recreational Facilities annual costs consist of: Aquatic Centre deficit $1.2 million; Arenas deficit $1.2 million; Indoor Fields deficit $137,000; other facilities deficit $460,000; and annual capital replacement funding $1.9 million.

Mayer next spoke about assessment value. “We have seen a major decline in the overall assessment

Submitted City of Camrose Mayor Norm Mayer presented the 2020 annual report to members of Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce.

of residential and non-residential property due to the market conditions.”

He suggested that anyone wishing to see how their neighbourhood assessment value has changed over the prior year can visit the City of Camrose website to view a map that shows all City neighbourhoods, and how much areas have changed year over year.

“Four areas did see an increase in residential values, including the Downtown area, Cascades, Rosedale and Poplar Grove residential areas. Those are areas that have seen more sales activity, which has an affect on increasing rates and assessments.”

The City experienced $12 million in residential growth, and $6.7 million in non-residential growth.

“We are happy to see we still have growth, with some municipalities seeing some shrinkage in 2020, but we are not near the development levels of 2016.

One of our goals, once COVID allows for it, is to start up our investment attraction and work again to bring industrial land and business investments back to 2016 levels.”

Mayer made reference to the impact COVID-19 has had on the City.

“As early as late 2019, City administration was aware of and began preparing for COVID-19. We had heard of the new strains, so began dusting off our pandemic plan and watching the situation carefully.

This helped us to be prepared when we started seeing cases in Alberta, and eventually in the City.”

He said that from the beginning, the City’s priorities were to ensure the health and safety of staff, to ensure critical functions at the City were and remain to be protected, and to maintain essential services to the public.

“Keeping the public informed became another

top priority,” noted Mayer. “We tried to stay on top of provincial messages and public health orders to make sure we were following the guidance of the province.”

Critical actions taken by the City in response to COVID-19 have included: the closure of public buildings; the layoff of a number of employees and redeploying staff where possible; weekly meetings with other stakeholders in the community (health, education, municipal); online resources and social media updates; and the implementation of a Mask Bylaw.

As well, the City provided critical supports for businesses and not-forprofit organizations that included: decreased or waived lease fees in Cityowned buildings; deferred utilities and all other accounts and waived penalties; the passing of the Economic Recovery Action Plan; and the creation

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster During the City of Camrose year in review to members of the Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Norm Mayer spoke about the grand reopening and then subsequent closure due to COVID-19 of the newly renovated Aquatic Centre.

of small business grants such as $25,000 Façade Improvement, $10,000 Website Improvement and the $15,000 Relaunch Reimbursement Fund.

“In all, we gave grants to 42 businesses in our community and will be continuing the relaunch program in 2021, including Phase 2 of the Façade Improvement grant in 2021.

“Aside from COVID, our major event in 2020 was the reopening of the Aquatic Centre on Sept. 18.

Unfortunately, due to COVID, we were limited in the amount of people we could have in the pool at any one time. We could only have up to 80 at that time and, of course, there have been many changes since then. We had to shut down again, and we are just now opening up on a limited basis as of next Monday (March 15). Some activities have been happening with the schools in the interim.

It will be opening up to the Swim Club and other fitness groups and things of that nature on a limited basis, due to the safety requirements.”

In speaking of the Aquatic Centre expansion project, Mayer noted the cost to be $23 million, which included an eightlane fitness pool and shallow pool, lazy river and tots play area, accessible hot tub, upgrades to the change rooms, renovations to the lobby, and upgrades to the filtration, ventilation, air conditioning and security systems.

The Aquatic Centre was seeing approximately 300 people per day on average, prior to having to close once again, due to COVID-19 requirements.

Mayer touched on the highlights of the 2021 Budget.

“We were able to keep an overall property tax at a zero per cent tax increase over the next two years, with a $1.20 per month increase in Franchise Fees, and a $1.25 water and wastewater increase per average household.”

He also updated attendees on the upgrading to the Public Works Shop, indicating that the total building costs were estimated at $11.3 million (grant funding 50 per cent) and a completion date of summer of 2023.

The upgrading to the Wastewater Treatment Plant is estimated to cost $42.2 million (total grant reserve 75 per cent), including a total estimated debt of $10.6 million, with a projected completion date of the fall of 2023.

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Guest editorial

DAVE & LINDA

About our toes

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By Arnold Malone

Our toes seem so innocent, all in a row at the front of our feet. Most of the time, we pay little attention or assign much importance to them.

Yet one of the first things that new parents do upon the birth of their child is check to make sure that there are 10 fingers and 10 toes. Once assured, most give up fussing about the family’s toes, except for periodic nail trimming.

We do, however, have a curious interest in other people’s toes. At the beach, we observe stubby toes, fat toes, long toes, crooked toes and wrap-over toes like carrots that were planted too close together. Some toes are crammed into shoes that are too small, and they grow to signal that they had been abused.

Our toes have names. Our inner toes are called the hallux. Only a rare few would have a clue as to what you were talking about if you said, “I stubbed my hallux.”

Best that you use the words, “Big Toe”. The next toe is your pointer toe, followed by your middle toe, then the fore toe and finally names such as my little toe, baby toe or my pinky. The big toe is a load-bearing toe. When you walk and your foot rotates upward, most of your body weight is then transferred to your big toe.

The average person walks 100,000 miles in lifetime.

It is our big toe that has allowed we humans to walk upright.

Some Canadians have designer toes. These are toes that are coloured. Some flesh coloured and others brightly illuminated with primary colours. Some persons add sparkles. Such toes become the decorative part of open-toe shoes.

Fancy toes, the ones that are done up for fashion, are meant to be seen. The wearer of stylized toes wants you to notice them. Otherwise, there would be no purpose in giving them a makeover.

Stylized toes have greater visibility when worn with flip-flops. Flip-flops are those rubber-like soles that have a prong that goes between your big toe and your pointer toe. People my age grew up referring to flip-flops as “thongs”. So, readers who are near my well-weathered vintage need to take care and not ask their teenage grandchildren, “Sweetie, would you go get granny her thongs?” “Thongs” have morphed into different attire for a different location.

Toes are made of a bunch of bones. In fact, one quarter of all of the bones in our bodies are in the feet.

Anthropologists indicate that human toes were once larger and spread further apart. Shoes, which have been worn for about 40,000 years, have reorganized our toes to cuddle side by side. There are 26 bones in each foot.

It has been observed that as our population has become heavier, our foot size has grown larger.

Toes are essential to we humans. Persons who have their toes amputated would give anything to have them back. Our toes allow us to maintain proper posture, retain good balance and provide thrust in our forward motion. If you don’t believe that toes are important for thrust and faster motion, just try moving quickly while wearing ski boots where the toes are held rigid.

The motivation for this article came after I badly stubbed my toes. A My Left Foot story. It happened along with such profanity as, “Oh my goodness gracious me, look what I have done now.” For three days, I wore slippers in my woodworking shop. For nearly 10 days, my balance was compromised. So, if you are running on an icy slope while carrying an anvil, be extra careful.

Wreck your toes and you may diminish your posture, balance and thrust. “Oh my goodness, look what you have done now.”

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• 2010 Flexi-Coil 5000HD 57’ air drill w/ Flexi-coil 4350 430 bu. 3 compartment tow between tank, 20,136 acres, double shoot, 10” spacing w/4” Stealth openers, rubber capped packers, levelling harrows.

• International 24’ vibrashank field cultivator w/3 bar harrows, 7” spacing.

• Friggstad deep tillage cult. w/3 bar harrows, 41’, 12” spacing, walking beam axles.

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• Case 18’ tandem disc, smooth blades.

• Rome TMR-12-30 12’ breaking disc.

remote for endgate & hoist, axle weight gauge, roll tarp, 1 owner.

• 1981 GMC 6000 SA grain truck w/14’ steel box & hoist, 90,429 km, V8, 11R22.5 new rears, 10.00x20 fronts, roll tarp, 10F/2R, 1 owner.

• 1973 Ford F-350 SA grain truck w/10’ wood box & hoist, 49,091 mi showing, 460 gas.

• 2013 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0L quad cab short box truck, 4x4, automatic, 93,000 km, loaded.

• 1997 New Holland 9682 4WD tractor, Cummins 360 HP motor, 3,845 hr, 24.5R32 duals, 4 hyds., air drill fan return hydraulic.

• 1981 Versatile 875 4WD tractor, 280 HP, 7,125 hr, 4 hyds., 20.8x38 duals, air drill ready.

• 1976 John Deere 4430 tractor, 126 HP, 2WD, 18.4-38 duals, 11,714 hr, 2 new AUGERS & GRAIN VAC style waspi SCV hyd. outlets, powershift, • Sakundiak HD8-1400 grain auger w/hyd.

540/1000 PTO mover, 25 HP motor, 8”, 45’, hyd. winch, • Massey Ferguson 97 tractor, 108 HP, 540 PTO, 2 hyds., 18.4x34 rear tires, like new elec. clutch, plumbed for bin sweep, remote SWATHING seat. shutoff.

• 1998 Case IH 8825 SP swather, 25’ UII PU • Massey Ferguson 97 parts tractor. reel, 2,347 hr, double knife drive, double • Sakundiak HD7-41 grain auger, 7”x41’, w/Kohler 18 HP elec. start motor, winter SPRAYER swath, rotoshear, hydro, A/C. heat pkg.

• Case IH 8220 PT swather, 25’, PU reel.

• Westfield MKX 100-73 electric swing COMBINES & HEADERS grain auger, 10”x73’, hyd. winch, LED light kit.

• Sakundiak 7”x45’ grain auger w/16 HP Kohler.

• Robin 6”x31’ auger w/Kohler 10 HP motor.

• Kongskilde Cushion Air 500 grain vac.

• 2007 Spra-Coupe 4655 SP 80’ high clearance sprayer, 966 hr, Perkins diesel, • 1992 Case IH 1680 SP combine, 3,736 MISCELLANEOUS 400 gal. poly tank, GPS w/mapping, engine hr, reverser, long auger, internal • Eversman 2 cubic yard scraper / earth autosteer, terrain compensation, Auto chopper, straw spreader, shedded. mover. • Kinsella fork type rock picker.

Mate, crop dividers, foam marker, light pkg, • 1990 Case IH 1680 SP combine, 3,610 • 10’ Land leveller. • 100 & 135 gallon slip standard transmission. engine hr, reverser, internal chopper, straw tanks, (1) w/12V pump. • Chem Handler III, spreader, shedded.

GRAIN BINS 240 litre poly tank w/ hoses. • E-Kay bin • (2) 1991 Case IH 1010 straight cut • (3) Wheatland 2000 & 2400 bu. hopper bins. sweep mounted on SA trailer. headers, 22.5’ & 25’ PU reel & transports. • Parmak 12V fencer. • 800 gal. fibreglass • Chigwell 1650 bu. hopper bottom grain bin.

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

An important “PART” of our team Throughout our 40 year history serving the automotive needs of Camrose and area, our greatest source of pride has come from providing superior service to our valued customers.

Of course, the single most important component in our ability to offer the highest standards of service is our dedicated team of professionals. An upcoming retirement within our Parts Department has provided an exciting and rare opportunity to join the Lamb Ford team.

We are now inviting applications for the position of

Parts Advisor As a front line position, dealing directly with our clientele, it is exceedingly important that we find the right candidate to fulfill our parts customers’ highest expectations. Our talented crew of Parts Advisors are adept at providing friendly, knowledgeable advice to customers about the equipment, accessories and parts available for a specific vehicle, helping them navigate to the right products to suit their needs. This invariably means meticulous research on various auto parts, and discerning which parts are compatible with which vehicles. A Parts Advisor is also responsible for maintaining and tracking inventory, and ordering supplies for the dealership.

The right candidate will be a high school graduate, and possess well-rounded computer skills. Experience is an asset, but not a requirement. An apprenticeship opportunity is available for the right individual.

If you are bright, personable, and thrive in a fast-paced working environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with résumé to bdenham@lambford.com or in person at 3771-48 Avenue, Camrose Attention: Brett Denham, Dealer Principal and GM

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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.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The ponds around the County are thawing and the water foul returning. There is nothing like a sunset drive in the country to help us appreciate the abundant beauty of spring.

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.

The SUPER BOOSTER, April 6, 2021 – Page 7

County moves forward with sand/salt shed

By Murray Green

Camrose County is going ahead with the construction of a sand/salt shed structure on the lot neighbouring the administration office.

Councillor Greg Gillespie made the motion, “That Camrose County council award the supply and installation of one 62’ x 80’ Coverco/Calhoun pre-engineered steel membrane structure, complete with foundation blocks, overhead door, and man door, for the proposal price of $160,733 plus GST, with funding to come from the 2021 municipal stimulus grant program.”

Councillor Brian Willoughby asked about installing a pole shed because it may be cheaper.

“We will be coming in approximately $7,200 under budget. This is meant to be a permanent structure in the Camrose County yard,” said Zach Mazure, manager of public works.

The construction of a County sand/salt shed structure has been an on-going discussion since 2018. At that time, the County had been purchasing/being supplied with salted road sand by Carillion maintenance services, who was responsible for the maintenance of Alberta Transportation highways in the region.

As a result of Carillion’s 2018 bankruptcy declaration and changing policies within Alberta Transportation, the supply of salted sand at the Camrose yard for Alberta Transportation was no longer permitted.

In 2018, discussion undertaken included the construction of a membrane structure sand/salt shed to house required materials for use on Camrose County surfaced roadways. While it was deemed important to have access to these materials, the expenses associated with this structure

were deemed too high. As a result, the County struck an informal agreement with the City of Camrose to use their existing sand/ salt yard for the storage of materials. While this has proven to be an adequate location for the storage of sand/salt, it has presented other challenges in that it is remotely located from the County yard, a loading unit must be provided at the site for loading materials, and both the loader on site and the sand/salt materials must be stored completely exposed to the elements.

The exposure to the elements means that the loading unit oftentimes needs to be warmed up prior to loading, and the materials lose some of their potency being exposed to rain/ snow. In 2020, a grant program was announced for municipalities in Alberta called a Municipal Stimulus Program (MSP) grant.

This grant was two-fold in that it is meant to provide business for private companies, and it is also meant to facilitate municipal projects that would otherwise not be completed.

Ultimately, the sand/salt storage shed is a project that would not be financially feasible without this grant.

The structure also received a solid base. “I move that Camrose County council award the required base and pave foundation construction for the sand and salt shed to Border Paving for $45,980 plus GST, with funding to come from the 2021 municipal stimulus grant program,” added councillor Trevor Miller.

Deadlines for the construction were talked about, and Mazure said he will address the deadline of when they want it completed with Border Paving.

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UNRESERVED TIMED ONLINE FARM AUCTION

Bidding Starts Friday, April 9, 2021 and Closes Friday, April 16, 2021

Don and Reg Buskas – Wetaskiwin, AB

LOCATED: On Hwy 611 (16 km east of Maskwacis or 17.7 km west of Hwy 21), go 4.8 km south on Rge Rd 231, then 0.8 km west on Twp Rd 441 or on Hwy 53 (26.5 km east of Ponoka or 15.5 km west of Hwy 21), go 11.4 km north on Hwy 822, then 4 km west on Twp Rd 441. Gate Sign – 231041 Twp Rd 441 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Don Buskas at 780-361-7611 or Reg Buskas at 780-361-7643 Previewing starts Friday, April 9 (please call in advance). Please follow Gov of AB COVID-19 guidelines. This is an extremely clean line of well-maintained equipment. Most equipment was purchased new. Major pieces have been shedded.

This auction is Online Bidding only. Register and bid at www.dougjohnsonauctionservice.com

TRACTORS • 2010 John Deere 8345RT, showing 2615 hrs, Big 1000 PTO (never used), 30’’ tracks, IVT trans, leather int, 60 GPM pump, 3-pt hitch, weight kit, Autotrac ready, 4 hyd plus return, HID lights • 2010 John Deere 7830 MFWD, showing 1739 hrs, AutoQuad Plus trans, LH reverser, 620/70R42 rear sgls, weight pkg, Autotrac ready, 540/1000 PTO, 3 hyd • 11’ Degelman dozer (9’ + 2’ exts), mech angle, was mtd on JD 7830 • 2013 John Deere 5083E MFWD, showing 422 hrs, open station, 3-pt hitch, Eco PTO, LH reverser, 2 rear & 2 mid hyd, joystick, 16.9x30 rears • 2013 John Deere 5055E MFWD w/ JD 553 ldr & 6’ bucket, joystick, showing 446 hrs, open station, 3-pt hitch, Eco PTO, LH reverser, 1 hyd, 16.9x28 rears • Int 650D 2WD, diesel (starts on gas), 1 hyd, 540 PTO, 18.4-34 rears COMBINES AND HEADERS • 2011 Case IH 7120 w/ Case 3016 (15) PU header, 1341 sep / 1706 eng hrs, 900/60R32 fronts, 600/65R28 rears, Pro 600 monitor, ext wear small tube rotor, lateral tilt, Uptime Inspection Feb/19 (1082 sep / 1375 eng hrs) $10,510.93 w/o, feeder chain & feeder house work Oct/18 (1350 eng hrs) $9,030.91 w/o • 2007 John Deere 9760 STS w/ JD 615P PU, 1543 sep / 2195 eng hrs, Bullet rotor, 800/70R38 fronts, Harvest screen, new feeder chain, rotor bearing & front gear box seal (fall 2020) Terms on Combines: 25% nonrefundable deposit, balance by Aug 1/21.

• 30’ MacDon D60 draper header, 2005, sgl knife drive, PU reel, hyd center link, fore & aft, transport, CNH adapter • 25’ John Deere 925D draper header, 2002, PU reel, fore & aft, sgl point hook-up • Bergen 3600-HT header transport SPRAYER • 2014 100’ Case IH 3330 sprayer, showing 882 hrs, 380/90R46 tires, (4) Tridekon dividers, Luxury cab w/ leather, Aim Command, Pro 700 monitor, auto steer w/ 372 receiver, sectional control (6) w/ remote, auto height, hyd tread adj, 1000 US gal SS tank, 3’’ side & front fill, triple noz bodies (2 tips)

• Sakundiak SLMD 12-2200 SWATHER 12’’x72’ swing auger, elec swing • 2002 Premier 2940 swather w/ lift, reverser, lights 25’ 972 hdr, showing 1482 hdr / 1831 eng hrs, dbl knife drive (both • Westfield MK 100-61 10’’x61’ swing auger, elec swing lift, lights knives new in last 2 yrs), (1) Roto• Brandt 8’’x47’ Super Charged Shear, dbl swath, PU reel auger, 27 hp Kohler Command GRAIN TRUCKS Pro, elec winch • 2006 Freightliner Columbia TA • Sakundiak HD8-1400 8’’x46’ w/ 20’ Cancade box & hoist, auto auger, 25 hp Kohler Command Pro, elec winch shift, Detroit Series 60 (515 hp), Brehon remote hoist & endgate, • Sakundiak HD7-29 7’’x29’ auger, 12 hp Kohler, elec start showing 1,232,160 km, roll tarp • 2006 Freightliner Columbia TA • Brandt 6’’x35’ auger, 10 hp Briggs w/ 20’ Cancade box & hoist, auto HAYING & CATTLE EQUIPMENT shift, Detroit Series 60 (515 hp), • 2003 John Deere 567 rd baler, Brehon remote hoist & endgate, MegaWide hyd PU, 13,478 bales, showing 1,154,050 km, roll tarp auto chain oiler (5) • 1989 Ford F700 SA w/ 16’ wood • Case IH 8312 discbine, rubber over steel rollers box & hoist, showing 94,520 km, 429 gas, 5&2 trans, roll tarp • Highline 6800 bale processor, LH discharge • 1972 Ford 500 SA w/ 14’ box & hoist, showing 81,463 mi, 330 • Morris 1400 Hay-Hiker rd bale mover eng, 4&2 trans • John Deere 336 square baler AIR DRILL • New Holland 1044 PT bale wagon • 2006 47’ Bourgault 5710 Series • IH 530 SA manure speader II drill, sgl shoot w/ MRBs, 9.8’’ • IH 85 mixermill, has orig V belts spacing, 4’’ rubber packers, • Alteen AD-10V 10 wheel V rake primary blockage • Hi-Hog handling system w/ • 2018 Bourgault 6550 TBH cart, squeeze, palp cage, (3) sec 591 monitor, 5674 total acres S-alley, tub, etc seeded, 4 meters w/ 4 clutches, • Hi-Hog maternity pen Deluxe auger, bag lift, 650/65R38 • Qty of Hi-Hog panels rear duals, 540/65R24 front sgls, • (9) calf shelters (12’-16’), metal roof dual fan, LED light pkg • (6) Stampede tombstone bale HARROWS feeders • 72’ Bourgault 7200 heavy harrow, GPS EQUIPMENT 2011, 5/8’’ tines, hyd angle & • JD 2630 display w/ activation pressure • 70’ Bourgault 6000 Mid Harrow, • JD Starfire 3000 receiver • Trimble EZ Steer guidance system 2006 w/ 500 display, wheel motor, CULTIVATOR / DISC / PLOW terrain compensator, globe, foot • 40’ Bourgault 8800 cult, 8’’ switch spacing, 4 bar harrows ANTIQUE TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT • 28’ Case DOT TA disc, 9’’ spacing • 1968 IH 1100 Stepside pickup, • John Deere 3100 6 bottom plow 63,179 mi, V-304 eng, 4 spd GRAIN DRYER stand, runs & drives • Vertec 6500 grain dryer, NG, 3 • 1948 GM Maple Leaf, Model 1673, 12’ box & hoist, 61,937 mi, 6 cyl, phase converter, 20 hp on fan, 4&2 trans newer burner, wheels (stored inside), c/w 6’’x37’ (3 hp) & • McCormick Deering 15-30 tractor on steel, converted to gas, SN 6’’x31’ (5 hp) augers TG84417 AUGERS & GRAIN VAC • McCormick Deering 28-46 • Rem VRX grain vac w/ threshing machine attachments, 39.3 hrs, one owner, • McCormick 10’ RH drive binder, SN VRX40130 (Selling for Dennis canvasses, transport wheels Buskas 780-352-1077) • IH 459 breaking plow • Sakundiak SLMD 12-72 12’’x72’ • Massey Harris No 3A wood saw swing auger w/ Kramble elec w/ belt swing mover (remote), hyd swing • 5’ McCormick Deering No 7 ground drive mower lift, reverser, lights

• IH McCormick 110 Flexall tiller • 15’ IH McCormick Diskall harrow MISCELLANEOUS • (2) Westeel 900 gal dbl wall fuel tanks; Tuthill 700 fuel pump w/ meter • Fish N Hunt FH 12.6 Zodiac inflatable boat w/ 20 hp Yamaha, 2012 EZ Load trailer, full tarp, air pump, (Selling for Craig Lindholm 780-361-6900) • (8) 3 hp aeration fans • (2) Westfield 6’’x31’ augers (one w/ elec motor); Westfield 6’’x16’ auger w/ motor • (5) sets Case IH concaves (hard thresh, wide wire, etc); filler plates • JD wide wire concaves; (4) JD filler plates; (19) JD rear grate filler plates • John Deere R72 riding mower, 30’’ cut, 8 hp • Turf Power Plus MTD yard tractor w/ 30’’ rototiller • IH Cadet 526 rototiller, 5 hp • Chem Handler I; Sotera chem pump; (2) 5 hp banjo pumps • 30’ tow strap (9-1/2’’wide – used once); (3) poly water tanks (21250 gal / 1-800 gal); Motomco 919 grain tester w/ scale; 7’’ E-Kay bin sweep; 1000 US gal propane tank, 250 WP; 8’ Blanchard canola roller; (2) 4 wheel farm wagons (no deck); Carolina 40T press • Qty of 1-1/4’’ OD coil tubing; posts; ties; lumber • (2) boats & (2) outboard motors ANTIQUES • Enterprise cook stove; cast iron sausage stuffer; Marvelube 1 quart glass oil container w/ spout; flame thrower; qty binder twine; jugs, crocks, bottles; 1 bushel measurer; egg crates; tools; coffee grinder; lightning rods; lanterns; US Navy barrel; wood barrels; coal fork; Esso pail & grease can; plus lots more AUCTIONEER’S NOTES • Online Bidding purchases will be charged a 3% fee to a maximum of $800 CAD per item.

• All goods are sold on an “as-is”, “where is” basis and any description, verbal or in advertising, of goods is set out or offered as a guide only. The Auctioneer accepts no responsibility for errors in description, it being the responsibility of prospective buyers to inspect the goods before the sale and satisfy themselves as to condition, age, authenticity, make or model.

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The SUPER BOOSTER, April 6, 2021 – Page 8

Albertans can shape modern coal policy by completing survey

By Murray Green

Can One Be Addicted to Sex?

You have likely heard about the horrific mass shooting in three massage parlours in Atlanta, Georgia, in which eight women, including six Asian women, were killed. While I do not want to minimize the appalling and clearly racial aspect of this slaughter, I do want to offer some comments about the gunman’s claim that his sex addiction was Tim Parker, Psychology, instrumental in motivating University of Alberta him to commit this masAugustana Campus sacre.

To this end, I offer a brief overview about the nature of addiction and whether there is justification to claim that individuals can be addicted to sex and/or pornography.

While researchers who study human sexuality and addiction are in disagreement as to whether it should be a psychiatric diagnosis, there is evidence to support the claim.

To begin with, it’s important to consider how we define addiction. A narrow, physiologically based definition describes addiction as using drugs or performing behaviours that result in tolerance effects and withdrawal symptoms. Tolerance refers to the finding that after a few doses of the drug, the intensity of the pleasure felt declines noticeably, prompting the user to take a stronger dose.

However, I prefer a much broader definition: a dependency on some drug, or behaviour, to the extent that the user ignores other pressing responsibilities, including family, work and social obligations.

This broader definition introduces a list of qualifying behaviours that is surprisingly long. Addictions have been documented for drugs and alcohol, eating, gambling, surfing the internet, sex, consuming internet pornography, checking a cell phone for social media, shopping, and running, just to name a few.

There is evidence that internet pornography is one of the fastest growing forms of addiction. This is most likely due to the fact that there is abundant free pornography available on the internet. In addition, it can be watched in private and at any time. This has been referred to as the Triple-A engine: accessibility, affordability, and anonymity.

In addition, every conceivable type of content is available on one website or another. The numbers associated with viewing pornography on the internet are staggering.

According to the review statistics published by Pornhub for 2019, around 42 billion visits to the site were made, which is 8.7 billion more than the previous year. This means about 115 million visits were being made each day. It is also worth noting that 32 per cent of these visits were made by women, so this is a pursuit less maledominated than commonly thought.

So, can we truly call this addiction? Two strong pieces of evidence tell us yes. First, sex or porn addiction is highly likely to show tolerance. Many accounts of internet users found on the internet confirm major tolerance effects. Not only do users report needing to spend longer amounts of time during sessions, they also are likely to begin to view more and more extreme pornography. Second, if we take a more brain-based approach, there is lots of evidence that pornography strongly activates the same pleasure pathways triggered by drugs of abuse.

Perhaps an even more distressing aspect of this is that it’s a vicious cycle that stymies the hopes of young men for actual sexual relationships. A young man who lacks self-confidence or is shy, or fearful of rejection, can easily access highly stimulating erotic images. This then makes him less likely to initiate real relationships, which, in turn, makes him more likely to resort to porn. It is easy to see the path to addiction in this case.

Thus, it would be wrong to blame the gunman’s horrific act on his sex addiction alone. However, we should accept that, given the power of sex and porn addictions, they could be contributing factors.

Alberta has appointed an independent committee to lead a comprehensive public engagement to inform the development of a modern coal policy.

The Coal Policy Committee, comprised of Albertans with various backgrounds and perspectives, has been established to ensure all Albertans will have an opportunity to contribute to how the province will manage coal development.

“Albertans have made it clear they want a say in where and how coal is developed in our province. By establishing an independent committee, everyone across the province will have their voices heard during this engagement process. This is an essential step in ensuring a new modern coal policy is developed by Albertans for Albertans,” said Sonya Savage, Alberta Minister of Energy.

The committee is responsible for designing and conducting the engagement. To help inform their engagement approach, Albertans are invited to share their thoughts in an initial survey. The survey is available online and will be open until April 19.

Further details about the engagement process will be designed and shared by the committee following the survey closing.

“I am honoured to serve as chair of this committee and look forward to working with the members as we engage with Albertans over the next several months. It’s important that a wide range of per-

spectives are understood and respected as we move through this process. We will review the results of the initial survey as we begin the work of developing an engagement plan that provides an opportunity for Albertans to have their voices heard,” shared Ron Wallace, chair, Coal Policy Committee.

Alberta’s government will also work directly with Indigenous leaders and communities to ensure their perspectives are heard and considered.

Following engagement, the committee will provide the minister of energy with a report that describes Albertans’ perspectives on coal development, and provide recommendations about the province’s development of a modern coal policy.

The committee will provide a final report to the minister by Nov. 15.

Wallace, chair, is an internationally recognized expert in regulatory policies associated with environmental assessment and monitoring. He has served on numerous regulatory boards dealing with energy and environmental issues, in addition to extensive experience in the private sector. He was also a permanent member of the National Energy Board.

Fred Bradley is a former Alberta minister of the environment under former Premier Peter Lougheed and served as MLA for Pincher Creek-Crowsnest.

After retiring from politics, he served as the chair of the Alberta Research Council.

Natalie Charlton is

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the executive director at Hinton and District Chamber of Commerce. She has served on various boards and has experience advocating for alternative energy resources.

Bill Trafford is the president of the Livingstone Landowners’ Group, which represents landowners and supporters of the Livingstone-Porcupine area of Alberta. He has 35 years of experience in the IT industry and the health sector.

Eric North Peigan is a small business owner and a member of Pikanii First Nation. He operates a teepee camp that provides an immersive cultural experience for tourists.

On Feb. 8, the government reinstated the 1976 Coal Policy after Albertans raised concerns about surface mining in the Eastern Slopes.

This includes reinstating the four coal categories, which dictated where and how coal leasing, exploration and development could occur.

The Alberta Energy Regulator has also been directed to ensure that all restrictions under the 1976 coal categories are to apply, including all restrictions on surface mining in Category 2 lands. In addition, no mountaintop removal will be permitted; all future coal exploration approvals on Category 2 lands will be prohibited pending widespread engagement on a new coal policy.

Coal lease sales on Category 2 lands remain paused until further notice.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Many Albertans want to see the eastern slopes of the mountains kept at natural as possible.

The SUPER BOOSTER, April 6, 2021 – Page 9

RCMP catching thieves

UNRESERVED TIMED ONLINE FARM AUCTION

Bidding Starts Wednesday, April 14, 2021 and Closes Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Ron and Dianne Felzien (Harris View Farms Ltd.) – Forestburg, AB LOCATED: From Forestburg, go 6.4 km north on Hwy 856, then 3 km east on Twp Rd 424, or from Strome, go 19 km south on Hwy 856, then 3 km east on Twp Rd 424. Gate Sign – 15012 Twp Rd 424 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ron Felzien at 780-678-4019 Previewing starts Wednesday, April 14 (please call in advance). Please follow Gov of AB COVID-19 guidelines.

This is an extremely clean line of well-maintained equipment. Major pieces have been shedded.

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By Lori Larsen

Camrose RCMP, along with the assistance of other RCMP detachments, has been busy catching thieves committing property thefts throughout the County.

Camrose RCMP detachment Community Liaison Officer Corporal Kevin Krebs supplied the following information on three recent incidents that ended with suspects in custody and stolen goods recovered.

On March 27, Camrose RCMP was called to a Break and Enter in progress at the Canadian Natural Resource facility located near Range Road 220 in Camrose County. Suspects were observed on CCTV walking in and throughout the facility. RCMP arrived and located a 25-yearold from Red Deer and 57-year-old from Red Deer in possession of several lengths of copper wire and steel tubing, which were determined stolen from the facility.

Extensive damage to several areas of the facility was observed. Both suspects have been charged with Break and Enter and Mischief over $5,000.

Both have been released to appear in Camrose Provincial Court April 21.

On March 30, Camrose RCMP responded to a vehicle theft in progress on Minnewaukan Road of Tillicum Beach.

Wetaskiwin RCMP and Wetaskiwin Traffic Services also responded to assist.

Police members arrived on scene and located a suspect vehicle. A traffic stop was attempted and the suspect fled in the vehicle and shortly thereafter lost control, disabling the suspect vehicle. The vehicle occupants fled the scene.

A Wetaskiwin Police Service dog attended the location and was successful in locating one male suspect hiding in an outhouse.

The second suspect was not located. The 36-year-old suspect of no fixed address who was apprehended, has been charged with: • Break and Enter • Possession of stolen property over $5,000 • Theft over $5,000

He is scheduled to appear in Camrose Provincial Court on April 21.

On March 28, Camrose RCMP was called to a residence on Highway 21, north of Camrose, at 1:30 p.m. The property owner had been away for approximately three hours. During that time, suspect(s) entered the building and forced open a secure safe containing several types of firearms and ammunition.

The suspect(s) stole 20 firearms, both long guns and restricted handguns. It is believed that the homeowner’s return may have scared the suspect(s) off.

Later that evening, around 9 p.m., Leduc RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver on Highway 2A by Kavanagh. RCMP located the suspect vehicle and attempted a traffic stop.

The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. Tire deflation devices were utilized, and the vehicle was eventually stopped on Highway 2 and Highway 2A, where a lone male driver was arrested.

A search of the vehicle located three of the stolen firearms from the Camrose County Break and Enter.

In the backpack belonging to the male suspect, an additional loaded 9-mm restricted handgun was discovered. The 24-yearold suspect of Edmonton is facing several charges including: • Operate a motor vehicle while prohibited • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle • Flight from a peace officer • Operating a motor vehicle while impaired • Failing to comply with probation condition • Four counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm • Four counts of Unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle • Possession of break-in instruments The suspect was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Leduc Provincial Court.

TRACTORS & BACKHOE • 2011 Case IH 535 Pro Quadtrac, showing 2634 hrs, 36’’ tracks, PS trans, LH shuttle, high capacity pump, Pro 600 w/ auto steer (262 receiver), Luxury cab w/ leather, oil level sight glasses, 5 hyd plus return, HID lights, tow cable, rear weights, air ride cab • 2009 Case IH 335 4WD w/ 520/85R46 duals, showing 1128 hrs, PS trans, LH shuttle, 4 hyd plus return, Trimble auto steer w/ CFX 750 display • John Deere 4440 2WD, showing 4690 hrs, quad trans, 3 hyd, 540/1000 PTO, plumbed for Outback auto steer, 18.4-38’s w/ duals • Buhler Allied 795 ldr w/ 8’ quick attach bucket & grapple, ltd use, was on JD 4440 • Buhler Allied bale fork fits 795 ldr • John Deere 2750 2WD w/ JD 146 ldr & 6’ bucket, showing 1101 hrs, open station, 3-pt hitch, 18.4-34 tires, 2 hyd, 540 PTO • John Deere 410 backhoe w/ Extend-A-Hoe, dirt bucket w/ pallet fork attach, 24’’ quick attach digging bucket, newer 18.4-24 rear tires, showing 4237 hrs, shuttle shift COMBINES & HEADERS • 2012 Case IH 8120 w/ Case 3016 (15) Series II hdr (2015), showing 1256 sep / 1580 eng hrs, 520/85R42 duals, Pro 700 w/ auto steer (262 receiver), standard tube rotor, lateral hdr tilt, hopper camera & monitor, LED lights • 2011 Case IH 8120 w/ Case 3016 (15) PU hdr (2012), showing 1121 sep / 1632 eng hrs, 520/85R42 duals, Pro 600 w/ auto steer (262 receiver), standard tube rotor, lateral hdr tilt, leather seats, hopper camera & monitor, LED lights, rear hitch • 2011 Case IH 8120 w/ Case 3016 (15) PU hdr (2011), showing 1234 sep / 1606 eng hrs, 620/70R42 duals, Pro 600 monitor, standard tube rotor, lateral hdr tilt, hopper camera & monitor, LED lights, rear hitch All 3 combines have had regular Case IH service. All cones have been replaced in past 3 yrs. Felziens did not grow peas.

Terms on Combines: 25% nonrefundable deposit, balance by Aug 1/21.

• 2014 MacDon D65-S draper header, 35’ • 2013 Case IH 2152 draper header, 35’ • 2013 Case IH 2152 draper header, 35’ All headers c/w split PU reel, sgl knife drive, hyd center link, fore & aft, transport, poly skids, upper cross auger (not mtd), CNH adapter, crop lifters.

SWATHERS • 2011 Challenger SP115C swather w/ 30’ 5200 hdr (2013), showing 631 hrs • 2010 Massey Ferguson 9435 swather w/ 30’ 5200 hdr (2011), showing 906 hrs • 2009 Challenger SP115C swather w/ 30’ 5200 hdr (2013), showing 1143 hrs All swathers c/w Outback auto steer w/ STS monitors, (2) Roto-Shears, dbl swath, fore & aft, hyd center link, PU reels, rear weights, hitch SPRAYER • 2004 John Deere 4710 SP sprayer, 100’, 2487 hrs, 320/90R46 tires, 800 gal, Tridekon air lift dividers, 3’’ fill, 3 way noz bodies, hyd tread adj, Outback auto steer w/ STS display, Norac UC4 auto boom height, Rinex 4080 sectional control, JD brown box, air ride (updated to automatic) • (4) Michelin 520 / 85R38 (20.8R38) flotation tires & rims TRUCKS & TRAILER • 2004 IH 4400 DT 530 TA grain truck w/ 21’ box & hoist (Cancade), showing 435,232 km, 8511 hrs, Fuller 10 spd, DT 530 eng, new 11R22.5 rears, alum rims, dual hoist controls, roll tarp, air ride • 1982 IH F1954 TA grain truck w/ 20’ box & hoist, showing 533,722 km, 466 eng, Fuller 13 spd RT, spring susp, roll tarp • 2009 Sterling SA w/ 19’ steel deck, showing 10,206 km, Cummins ISL 345, Roadranger 10 spd, HD front axle, air ride, sells w/ 1600 gal poly tank, 50’ hose on elec Setter Super Reel, Chem Handler III, Honda GX 200 banjo pump, Sotera chem pump w/ meter, chemical / tool cabinets, rear ladder • 1996 Western Star 4964F hwy truck w/ 60’’ sleeper, Cummins N14 Celect, 18 spd trans, showing 841,523 km, 11R24.5 tires, alum rims, 2nd owner

• 2001 Doepker 38’ TA grain trailer, dual cranks, roll tarp, air ride, 11R24.5 tires, rear storage compartment, one owner • (2) Michel’s hyd hopper augers AIR DRILL & AIR SEEDER • 2010 Bourgault 5810 drill, 62’, sgl shoot w/ NH3 MRB III’s (Raven NH3 SCS440 controller w/ sectional control), 9.8’’ spacing, 3’’ steel packers, ¾’’ carbide tips (MRBs updated w/ greasable bearings spring 2020 / packer bearing replaced spring 2019), sells w/ 2013 Bourgault 6450 cart, 591 monitor, 4 comp, 4 meters, 30.5L-32 sgls, (3) tank cameras & monitor, (tank is one owner) • Twin 1000 gal NH3 tanks on 4 whl cart, 21.5L-16.1 tires, certified Aug/20 • 40’ Bourgault 8800 air seeder w/ Bourgault 3165 cart (has 3rd tank), newer 4 bar harrows, 8’’ spacing CULTIVATOR & SCRAPER • 60’ Bourgault 9400 DT cult w/ NH3 kit, John Blue controller, 4 bar harrows • Caterpillar No 70 PT hyd scraper, 21.00-25 rear / 16.00-24DT front tires, professionally converted HARROWS • 90’ Bourgault 6000 Mid Harrow, 2006, 3 seasons on new tines • 70’ Bourgault 6000 Mid Harrow, 2008, w/ Valmar 3255 and broadcast kit • 60’ Flexicoil S82 harrows & drawbar WATER CANNON / BIN CRANE • Double A Trailers Water Cannon, Model WC183-051, sgl head, 1000 PTO, 16.5L-16.1 tires, purchased new spring 2020 • Baumle Enterprises Ltd bin crane GRAIN VAC & AUGERS • Rem VRX grain vac w/ load out nozzle, floor sweep, showing 39 hrs • Westfield MK130-71 Plus 13’’x71’ mech swing auger w/ Auger Jogger 12V swing mover (remote), light, full bin indicator • Westfield MK100-61 10’’x61’ mech swing auger, full bin indicator, reverser • Brandt 8’’x35’ auger w/ Honda 390 (13 hp), 2016, elec start, reverser • Brandt 8’’x35’ auger w/ 15 hp Kohler Command Pro, elec start

• Brandt 8’’x35’ auger w/ Honda 13 hp, elec start BINS & AERATION • (5) Meridian GM 4000 hopper bins, dbl skids (2020-2014) • (15) Grainguard aeration fans, 3-7.5 hp CATTLE EQUIPMENT • John Deere 530 rd baler, 31x13.5/15HS tires, dbl string tie • New Holland 519 SA manure spreader FUEL TRAILER & FUEL TANKS • Meridian Fuel Express Platinum TA fuel trailer, 3621 L, 6-1/2 hp pump, auto hose reel, def tank w/ 12V pump & auto hose reel, used one season • WST 15,000 L (3300 gal) dbl wall fuel tank w/ skid, 2017 • 5000 gal upright fuel tank, sgl wall MISCELLANEOUS • (2) Watermaster slough pumps w/ hose • Qty of slough pump hose • 9-1/2’ x 55’’ W custom built SA trailer • (3) 10’ Harmon canola rollers • Kinsella hyd rock picker • 5’ King Kutter 3-pt disc, notched blades • 5’ 3-pt mower • 7’ Ford 3-pt rear blade • 5-1/2’ Dearborn 3-pt cult • Craftsman lawnmower, 46’’ deck, 22 hp • (2) pair of swath converging wheels • Grain tester w/ case; (2) RotoShears; (5) Zon #4 duck cannons w/ timers; Air filter blaster; slip tank • (4) 14.9-24 rice lug tires & rims (off NH3 cart); (2) 23.1-26 tires & rims; (2) 14.9-24 tires; (2) 17.5L24 tires; qty truck tires AUCTIONEER’S NOTES • Online Bidding purchases will be charged a 3% fee to a maximum of $800 CAD per item.

• All goods are sold on an “as-is”, “where is” basis and any description, verbal or in advertising, of goods is set out or offered as a guide only. The Auctioneer accepts no responsibility for errors in description, it being the responsibility of prospective buyers to inspect the goods before the sale and satisfy themselves as to condition, age, authenticity, make or model.

• Doug Johnson Auction Service Ltd. does not guarantee actual hours and kilometres.

CAMROSE, AB

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NEW SCOPE

Submitted The GlideScope has arrived at Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose.

Viewing the new equipment is Dr. Larry Chapman, left, and Dr. Ettiene Groenewald, right. The GlideScope is a flexible airway visualization system that assists physicians during patient intubations.

The portable nature allows it to be used in all areas of the hospital, but it will be housed in the emergency department at St. Mary’s. This equipment purchase was made possible by an extremely generous donation of $10,000 from the Paterson Family Foundation, who wished for their donation to go towards COVID-19 emergency equipment at St. Mary’s Hospital.

The SUPER BOOSTER, April 6, 2021 – Page 10

Ohaton waterline to move forward

By Murray Green

FARMLAND

Camrose County is moving forward with a waterline to be built from the Braim subdivision to the hamlet of Ohaton.

The County extended the line from Armena to Ervick last year, and now they are moving to the next phase.

Councillors reviewed the proposed plan for the construction of the Ohaton waterline from the existing Ervick to Braim waterline at the County regular meeting on Jan. 26.

“I move that Camrose County council approve the proposed plan for the completion of the Braim to Ohaton waterline as follows: formalize a servicing plan and complete services on the existing Ervick to Braim waterline; identify those potential services required between the Braim and Ohaton connection; and tender the waterline extension to Ohaton in late September, with construction scheduled to commence in January 2022,” said councillor Brian Willoughby.

A design is complete with the tender, and tender drawings are about 98 per cent complete (currently in final review).

Submissions a nd quotes will be asked for in the next few weeks.

Once the contractor is ready to mobilize, they can get started drilling.

Administration will be starting consultation with several landowners to get the private easements that would be required for sites for road crossings and property encroachment where the road is not in the middle of the road allowance.

The County also needs to prioritize who wants services. It would be ideal to avoid the spring wet season when the land could suffer from poor drainage.

There is a need to formalize a servicing plan and complete services on the existing Ervick to Braim waterline and plan to tender this waterline extension in late November 2021, for a start date in January 2022, to get most of the work completed before the spring thaw.

The lengthy timeline allows the County to finalize how many connections would be required en route.

Currently, all connections are serviced by the City of Camrose line at a very competitive rate.

It’s the County’s goal to provide all residents and visitors with clean, fresh and affordable potable water. The project could cost approximately $ 2 million to come from the MSI Capital Fund.

We have clients keenly interested in expanding their farming operation in

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FIND THE JOKER

Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary club convenor Agnes Minnes and president Grace Torpe presented Find The Joker winner Dale Selman, right, with $1,140. The draw was the last 50/50 the Legion could have due to COVID-19 restrictions. The proceeds go to the Ladies’ Auxiliary for community donations.

The SUPER BOOSTER, April 6, 2021 – Page 11

School curriculum changing again

By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency

Alberta’s Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange has released the new Kindergarten to Grade 6 curriculum, making good on a promise Alberta’s government made to Albertans in the last election.

Concerns over the curriculum were one of the most important issues that people brought up with me during the election, and continue to bring up during my door-knocking throughout the riding. While talking with residents one on one, a majority of them said they were unhappy with the school curriculum. That is why I’m very happy about the implementation of the new curriculum that minister LaGrange and a broad spectrum of experts have been preparing.

Our government committed to end the focus on socalled discovery learning and scrap the NDP’s secretive curriculum review and replace it with a new curriculum based on input from teachers, parents, and subject matter experts.

I’m proud to say that we have delivered on this commitment. Another promise made, promise kept.

Alberta’s new curriculum is focused on teaching essential knowledge and skills. After years of declining student academic performance in literacy and math, the new curriculum will renew the importance of teaching foundational knowledge across all subjects to better prepare students for success.

It’s been almost 30 years since some subjects in K-6 have been updated. The curriculum was long overdue for a change. The new curriculum is founded on four key learning themes: First, a renewed focus on literacy.

Through phonics and other best practices, students will not only learn the basics of reading and writing, but also how to observe, speak, and listen.

Second, a new approach to numeracy. By leaving behind the focus on “discovery math”, students will use tried and true methods to learn foundational math skills and understand numbers and objects in order to solve problems confidently.

The third theme is citizenship. Drawing from history, geography, economics, civics, and other studies, students will develop an appreciation of how Albertans have built one of the most generous, prosperous, and diverse societies in the world.

Fourth is strong practical skills. Ranging from basic financial literacy like budget planning to computer coding to understanding consent in relationships, students will learn a range of practical skills for real world success.

Revising the curriculum to focus on real world skills is something I’ve heard a lot from parents, while talking with parents in communities both in and around Camrose. They want their children to learn how to manage money and budget, how to add, subtract and multiply; even teaching and preparing them for careers in technology with a focus put on digital literacy.

The government was elected on a platform commitment to broaden curriculum consultations and develop a curriculum focused on “foundational competencies” with teaching methods “that produce the best outcomes”, because our students deserve every opportunity to succeed while in school and after they graduate.

Our platform also committed to a “social studies curriculum taught without political bias, offering an objective understanding of Alberta, Canada, and world history, geography and civic literacy”. This fact, in particular, was of great importance to many parents and constituents I’ve met with in the riding.

It’s so important that we set our kids up for future success. Returning to common-sense teaching methods that focus on the key knowledge and skills our students need to succeed will ensure they are well equipped for their futures. Alberta’s government remains committed to a transparent curriculum review process. The draft K-6 curriculum is now online at new.LearnAlberta.ca for all Albertans to see in its entirety.

All Albertans are encouraged to provide feedback until spring 2022 at www.alberta.ca/curriculum.

I’m confident Alberta’s new K-6 curriculum will once again put students from Tofield, Bashaw, Camrose, Hardisty and all across the province at the very top, and will prepare them for a life of personal success.

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.

UNRESERVED TIMED ONLINE FARM AUCTION

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TRACTORS • 2001 Agco DT 160 MFWD, showing 2133 hrs, PS trans w/ reverser, 3-pt hitch, 540/1000 PTO, 4 hyd, front weights, 480/80R42 sgls, one owner, purchased new July/2003, SN K292018 • 1996 Massey Ferguson 6180 MFWD w/ Alo Quicke 450 ldr, 7-1/2’ bucket & grapple, showing 5885 hrs, Dynashift, 3-pt hitch, joystick, 2 hyd, 540/1000/Eco PTO, 18.4-38 sgls, one owner, SN E281016 • Deutz D6807 2WD, diesel, showing 5546 hrs, runs but needs trans work, aftermarket 3-pt hitch, 540/1000 PTO, c/w aux hyd pump, SN 75698524 • 6’ Boss ldr & bucket, SN 2397 • 9’ Leon dozer, mech angle

(hyd silage endgate), showing 155,958 km, auto trans, 6 cyl diesel, roll tarp, all springs replaced, 11R22.5 tires • 1978 IH Cabover (Model C01950B) SA grain truck w/ 16’ steel box & pole hoist (silage endgate only), 5&2 trans, 466 diesel • • • • • • •

BALE WAGON • New Holland 1049 SP bale wagon, (500/600 hrs on eng • overhaul, rear brakes redone), SN 3009 • TRUCKS • 1991 Mack Cabover SA grain • truck w/ 17’ steel box & hoist

• Jiffy 700 Hi dump, 11.00-20 tires • 14’ Bergen TA stock trailer, 1993 • 20’ TA 5th wheel trailer • MF 29 3-pt (4) wheel rake; (6) 24’ free standing corral panels; 30’ free standing wind break frame (no boards) • (3) sgl bale feeders • Qty of gates (8’-16’) FIELD EQUIPMENT • Qty corral panels & walk thru Leon 550 hyd scraper gates (4’-10’) 12’ Kello 176 offset disc, newer • Polydome calf nursery; Cattle front discs oiler; hoof trimming chute 18’ HD land roller, 42’’ dia, hinge up hitch 3-PT HITCH EQUIPMENT 25’ CCIL 179 field cult, 3 bar • 6’ Landpride RCR 2672 harrows HD 3-pt mower, 540 PTO, 25’ Co-op 203 DT cult, 4 bar SN 607686 harrows • 20’ Spray-Tech 3-pt sprayer, 60’ tine harrows & drawbar 150 gal 20’ IH 6200 DD drills, grass seed attach, sells w/ back on • 8’ Allis HD 3-pt cult • 6’ 3-pt rear blade mover, rubber packers • Hm built manure scraper, 3-pt HAYING & CATTLE EQUIP or ldr mt, 8’ W Hesston S430 TA manure • 5’ 3-pt lawn roller, 16’’ drum spreader, 16.5L-16.1SL tires, • Hm built 3-pt post hole auger, one owner 9’’ & 12’’ augers 28’ (2-14’) HD chain harrows & MISCELLANEOUS drawbar Deutz-Allis HD 490 sq baler, ¼ • 1982 Honda Goldwing GL 1100 motorcycle, showing 64,421 km turn chute

• 10-1/2’ fiberglass boat w/ elec motor • 1500 gal SS milk tank • Houle liquid manure pump / mixer, 3-pt • 4 bottom plow on steel; 10’ cult on steel; 8’ disc • Qty power poles • Carolina 55T HD shop press • Hotsy 5 hp elec pressure washer; Makita miter saw w/ stand; Craftsman 10’’ radial arm saw AUCTIONEER’S NOTES • Online Bidding purchases will be charged a 3% fee to a maximum of $800 CAD per item.

• All goods are sold on an “as-is”, “where is” basis and any description, verbal or in advertising, of goods is set out or offered as a guide only. The Auctioneer accepts no responsibility for errors in description, it being the responsibility of prospective buyers to inspect the goods before the sale and satisfy themselves as to condition, age, authenticity, make or model.

• Doug Johnson Auction Service Ltd. does not guarantee actual hours and kilometres.

CAMROSE, AB

Phone 780-672-1105 • Fax 1-888-870-0958 Email office@djas.ca www.dougjohnsonauctionservice.com AB License 334038

Alberta’s new K-6 curriculum fails to empower teachers

By Murray Green

According to the Alberta Party, the Alberta Government process that scrapped the previous curriculum and proposed a new one was flawed and secretive. As a result, any proposed new curriculum was going to be seen as controversial and questioned by Albertans.

The Alberta Party recognizes that past curriculum changes regarding math have been frustrating to parents and educators alike, and the need to strengthen historical understanding was clear.

They welcome a focus on numeracy and history.

But, as in all things, balance is important.

In many aspects, the new curriculum over corrects. “By reading through the detailed proposed changes, it is clear in too many aspects that education is simply a checklist of facts to memorize,” said Alberta Party acting leader Jacquie Fenske. She added that proposed questions throughout the cur-

riculum do not encourage critical thinking. Much of the subject matter is not age appropriate. In subjects, including science, it is incoherent in its progression.

“The failure to conduct the review transparently leads us to call on the release of research and justification for the decisions made regarding the curriculum,” said Fenske.

“It is important to remember that a new curriculum by itself doesn’t make for a better or worse education system. Teachers need smaller classes so they can focus on students who learn differently and can be truly inspired to pursue their passions.

Students with disabilities need more funding for educational assistants and restored Program Unit Funding.

“There is one thing I know from my 13 years as a teacher: no two children are the same. To inspire a student, an educator must be empowered to take the lesson to where the student is. The new curricu-

lum turns education into a checklist and rote memorization. These have their place, but there is far more to educating than this.

“We need to build an education system that empowers teachers to spark the creativity and imagination of students.

This will allow students to reach their full potential, and ensure a pipeline of talent is developed and remains in Alberta.

The current government is focusing on curriculum for ideological reasons and ignoring the entire system as a result.”

The Alberta Party encourages Albertans to stand up for children.

The new curriculum rollout includes a survey for Albertans to let the government know their thoughts on the proposal. Albertans should fill it out. Albertans should also write their MLAs to express their views on the curriculum.

The SUPER BOOSTER, April 6, 2021 – Page 12

Sea Serpents sightings at the Aquatic Centre

By Lori Larsen

Camrose Sea Serpents are happy to be back in home waters as they are slowly being reintroduced to the City of Camrose Aquatic Centre facilities.

It has been over two years since the Sea Serpent Swim Club members have been able to train in their home pool, and they are excited to be back.

The last time the Serpents set foot in the Camrose pool was in 2018, preconstruction of the newly renovated Aquatic Centre.

“In 2019, during the construction of the pool, the Club members swam at the Manluk Aquatic Centre in Wetaskiwin,” said Camrose Sea Serpents Swim Club president Gail Cunningham-Flemming. “They were extremely accommodating and welcoming to our club, allowing us swim times that worked for us, and we are very appreciative of that.”

Membership for 2019 consisted of just over 40 swimmers who made the trek back and forth to Wetaskiwin. “We had some very committed swimmers, who drove over there four days a week, along with our coaches, to keep our program running, and we had a very successful season in 2019.”

Sea Serpent head coach Shane Gau remarked, “Our goal for the next few years will be to continue to provide quality programming for our current members while looking for ways to increase our membership numbers back up to where they were before the construction of the new pool started, which was around 95 swimmers.”

Traditionally, club members would swim once a day in May and June, and twice a day in July and August. However, to make the best of having to travel to Wetaskiwin, they decided to swim once a day for a bit of a longer session.

“We also did some cross training in Camrose, and that is a piece we are actually going to keep,” said Cunningham-Flemming.

“We found that both the swimmers and the coaches liked that, because it provided some really good fitness.

“We were able to use a few indoor and outdoor facilities around town that the City allowed us to use, and found that it added to the swimmers’ fitness.”

Gau added, “In addition to the strength and cardio cross-training sessions, we felt the swimmers benefited from the stretching component that was implemented through the weekly yoga session.”

Moving forward, the Club intends on continuing the combination of

cross-training and in-pool training.

In 2020, the Club had every intention of returning to the Manluk Centre to continue training, but like so many other clubs and events, had to change plans due to COVID-19 and facility closures. “We elected as a club to not swim last summer (2020).

By the time we were able to get up and running, when the shutdown ended mid-summer, we were only going to be able to get a few weeks in (at the Manluk facility). For our membership to have to drive that distance for a few weeks of training wasn’t going to be worth it. Instead, we actually closed the club down for that season, and now we are starting to rebuild for 2021.”

Back in the pool

The 2021 Sea Serpents Club swim season is tentatively scheduled to begin the first Monday after May 1. “We are able to train, albeit in a different way than in the past. Swim Alberta and the Alberta Summer Swimming Association have set up guidelines for returning to the pool safely.

“It will be structured differently. We will have to continue social distancing and reduce numbers in the lanes in the pool, all in compliance with AHS guidelines. We will be following those guidelines and working with the Camrose Aquatic Centre staff to safely return our swimmers to the pool.”

Gau said that the club has also seen some of the success that came from winter swimming during Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster the pandemic, and used Camrose Sea Serpents Swim Club member, eleven-year-old their ideas for a safe return Lincoln Shank, heads into the Aquatic Centre for his Junior for summer club swim- Lifeguard lesson. mers.

“I feel we are at an City-operated club current- and beyond, Swim Alberta advantage to have a brand ly has 27 members. does have a plan for that new pool with eight lanes “They are swimming as well. that can accommodate only eight swimmers at a “It won’t look the same several different training time. There are several dif- with the big meets and lots strategies, while still keep- ferent patterns and ways of people on deck, but we ing the required distanc- that can be used to ensure may be able to do them es between swimmers to swimmers are kept safe virtually or with one other and AHS guidelines are club. We don’t know all that adhere to our guidelines.”

The Club is now open followed, with a maximum at this point, we just have for registrations and, at of 10 for every different to continue being flexible the time of the interview sport and that includes and open-minded and take (March 26), had approxi- coaches. The swimmers do them as they come.”

For now, the focus of mately 45 swimmers reg- not have to wear masks in the Club is to get swimthe pool, but coaches do.” istered. mers back into the pool “We are and return them to sport capping our in any capacity. “They membersh ip e are capping our need it physically and they this year at membership this year need it mentally, and they 64 because of at 64 because of COVID and that need the connection to COVID and each other.” need to socially distance,” that need One of the unfortunate to socially said Cunningham-Flemming. results of having decreased distance,” capacity in the pool at one noted CunAt this point, clubs are time (in accordance to AHS ningham-Flemming.

“That is the maximum still unable to compete, regulations) is an increase that we think we can but there is talk of virtual in costs to the Club. swim meets later in the “Having to reduce the manage.”

The Junior Lifeguard summer, all dependent on number of swimmers in the Club has returned to the AHS restrictions and regu- pool at one time increaspool and is working with lations. “If things open up es our pool time requirethe City to remain within a bit more and we (prov- ments, so we have to pay the AHS guidelines. The ince) advance to Stage 3 for more pool time, and pay

“W

for more coaching time. But it is so important to get the Club going again for our swimmers.”

Fundraising

C u n n i n g h a m - F le mming said that the Club has continued to fundraise, which afforded them the opportunity to contribute some large items to the new pool. “Our fundraising, along with a large donation from Central Agencies, allowed us to qualify for a matching Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Grant.

“With these funds, we were able to purchase the new digital wall you see in the pool, contribute toward upgraded start blocks, and also purchase spectator bleachers for the competition pool which will be arriving soon.”

The contributions totaled $150,000–$75,000 from the CIP grant, the other half from fundraising and contributions.

“We would like to acknowledge all of our community supporters, our members and Central Agencies for helping us complete this for the community. It makes this pool one of the best in the province, and very attractive for competitions when we are able to resume them.”

Gau said that walking into the new Aquatic Centre seems like a bit of a dream. “The competitive pool looks amazing, and we are all excited to get the season and training underway.”

Both Gau and Cunningham-Flemming proudly speak about the dedication and passion of the Camrose Sea Serpents Club, and how it has been a vital part of the Camrose and area community for so many years.

“The Camrose Swim Club has always been a lot more than swimming,” said Cunningham-Flemming. “It has provided for the community in terms of a place for children to allow for personal development and thrive on community support for the swimmers.

If you were to ask any swimmer who has been a part of the club, they will tell you that it is really a community within itself, and a connection piece that all of these children have been missing for so long.

“It is important to get them back to sport and provide a place where they can train for the summer, and start to prepare them for a return to their sports in the fall in some capacity.”

Programs

The Sea Serpents Club has introduced a new introductory program for the months of May and June, which includes two 45-minute sessions per week.

Continued on page 13

The SUPER BOOSTER, April 6, 2021 – Page 13

Sea Serpents back in home waters Continued from page 12

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“It is an introductory to competitive swimming,” explained CunninghamFlemming. “All swimmers have to be able to swim 25 metres independently; because of COVID, we cannot offer any in-water assistance.

“It is a way of letting people see if they like it (competitive swimming) without having to commit their whole summer.”

The Serpent Red Program runs May, June, July and August, four days a week; and the Serpent Black Program is the advanced program for experienced swimmers.

For more information on the Camrose Sea Serpents Swim Club, visit the website at www.teamunify. com/Home.jsp?team=abcss.

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We conduct Alberta’s Largest One-day Farm Machinery Consignment Auction four times a year. Selling farm equipment, cars and trucks, lawn and garden, recreation vehicles and shop equipment. Whether you have one piece or a complete line of machinery, we have the facility and the experience to bring you top dollar for your equipment. For full listings and pictures, visit our website at www.lindstrandauctions.com Terms and Conditions: E-transfer, Wire Transfer, Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard (3% service charge), company cheque with major ID. GST will apply on some items. All accounts must be paid in full before removal. Online Bidding Fee 4% up to a maximum of $800 per item.

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Funds available for producers

By Murray Green

The second prize winner was Ken Twitchell. He won the smoker and accessories, a Yeti cooler with mugs, and a Wild Rose Co-op gift card.

The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) overall borrowing limit will increase from $2.8 billion to $3.6 billion by 2024, to make sure that Alberta farmers, ranchers and food producers have reliable access to capital.

AFSC’s improved lending ability will help meet the value-added investment attraction goal of $1.4 billion for agriculture and food production in Alberta over the next four years, with a target of 2,000 new agriculture jobs. Since these targets were set last fall, $527 million in new investments have already been achieved, and more than 981 new jobs have been created in Alberta.

To create new agriculture business opportunities, the individual lending limit from AFSC is doubling from

$15 million to $30 million.

This increased limit will help to better support larger agriculture deals in the province.

AFSC offers lending support for food production through the Agribusiness Loan Program, as well as loans for primary agriculture producers: the Next Generation Loan Program, Developing Producer Loan Program, Alberta Producer Loan Program, and the Revolving Loan Program.

The borrowing limit is a funding cap set by the government for the entire AFSC lending program, and this limit is being raised to attract investments to further economic diversification and support growth in agriculture and food production.

They are also reducing red tape by making it quicker and easier for clients to access loans from

AFSC. Their quick loan process approves loans up to $150,000 in less than a day, and they’ve reduced the average loan approval turnaround time by a day, meaning most loans are approved in under a week. AFSC has also improved loan renewals, with automatic renewal for loans in good standing, and a new, client-friendly process for loan payment deferral when needed. Simple modernizations like accepting electronic client signatures add convenience to the process as well.

“We asked AFSC to work on continuous improvements, and they’re assisting with the government’s focus on economic development and job creation,” said Devin Dreeshen, Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.

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County continues with dust control

By Murray Green

MAINTENANCE • TIRES • BRAKES • OIL & FILTER • BATTERIES • ALIGNMENT At Quick Lane™, we stand out from the bunch – our services are as unique as your needs.

For personalized care to set your vehicle apart from the rest, visit our friendly team this spring!

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Camrose County is ready to control the dust this summer.

“I move that Camrose County council award the contract to Kortech Calcium Services for the supply and application of calcium chloride dust abatement for various road locations throughout Camrose,” said councilor Brian Willoughby, at the March 9 regular council meeting.

The contract, for $39,424 plus GST, will have funding to come from the 2021 public works operating budget. As part of the Request for Quote (RFQ), it is required that the contractor supply Camrose County a complete chemical analysis of the material specifications, which includes the percentage of dust suppressant. The product that is applied to the road is a solution made up of water, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride and potassium chloride.

“Public works requested that the solution be a minimum 32 per cent solution. The most important parts of the brine are the active chlorides which are calcium and magnesium chloride,” said the public works manager.

Active chlorides have hygroscopic properties, meaning they extract moisture from the air and draw it into the road materials.

The active chlorides are the component that reacts to inhibit evaporation, increase road bed moisture, and keep fine particles compact. “The quantities and locations are approximate and may vary depending upon request. The contractor agrees to provide dust control applications to individual locations as directed by the manager of public works or his designate at the per litre unit rate,” said Mazure in his request.

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1 Using an aerial photo of your property and your tastes, we will begin the design process.

We have pictures of most properties in and around Camrose.

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Our computer program will come up with a 2D design incorporating landscape ideas and product suited for the shape, size, and contour of your lot or yard.

We then will show you a virtual design, close to real life in a finished perspective to revamp your yard or lot.

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