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Vol. LXIX, No. 33 City Edition – 24 pages Country Edition – 32 pages July 13, 2021
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Ron Grue, Dan Cole, Florence Blanchette and Shirley Rostad were busy last week on the Pavilion, with the last day of construction in sight.
The 1,972 square foot covered open air Rotary Pavilion, now on the verge of completion, features a majestic view of Stoney Creek Valley. Well thought out murals will teach visitors about the valley history – natural and man-made. Situated immediately east of Stoney Creek Centre, this project has been envisioned and planned in the minds of Rotary Club of Camrose members for several years. A generous $30,000 gift from the Co-op Community Spaces initiative, along with a lofty $58,000 provincial government grant, were the turning points for the proverbial green light to be given for this exciting build. Volunteer extraordinaire Rotarian Ron Grue led his ambitious team of handy men and women to construct this free community use structure in only one month. Local trades heavily subsidized their usual fees in order to bring this facility to reality.
Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . 6 Out and About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 City of Camrose . . . . . . 12 and 13 On the Road . . . . . . . . 14 and 15 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 to 17 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . 20 to 22 Central Agencies Realty Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 23 and 24
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News Features Proposal for planning of new police station . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Reflections by Bonnie Hutchinson . 4 Just Sayin’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ask the Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 City, County working together on Railway Junction Area Plan. . . 10 Food Artisans preparing for Local Food Week . . . . . . . . . . 15 Holliston retires as CDSS director.18
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Proposal for new police station By Lori Larsen
During the June 21 City of Camrose Committee of Whole meeting, Camrose Police Service (CPS) Chief Dean LaGrange presented a report to council regarding a proposal to begin planning for a new police station. The building of the current CPS headquarters was originally a radio station, and was built in 1984. “Camrose purchased the building in 1999 for the new Camrose Police headquarters. The building itself is coming up to 40 years old,” reported LaGrange. “It is 13,900 square feet in size, and in 1999 when CPS moved in, there were 21 sworn members, nine administration/dispatchers, four casual dispatchers, two photo radar staff positions and eight guards, for a total of 44 police employees.” According to the Alberta (Municipal Affairs) 2000 Official Population Lists, the population of Camrose at the time was 14,290. “We are now 30 sworn members, 18 civilian members (dispatchers, administrative, analyst, photo radar and IT) and 14 casual employees, totaling 62.” According to the Government of Alberta, the population of Camrose in 2020 was 19,333.
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“Recently, we were able to secure some funds for some much needed renovations in various parts of the building, including a backup generator,” explained LaGrange. “That was completed last year.” He added that the funds were also used to upgrade the dispatch room to make it a more conducive work environment. “Our current issues right now include parking. Most of our employees are parking on the street or down the road, and we only have about three stalls out front against the curb for the public to park.” Other areas of concern mentioned by Chief LaGrange were the lack of storage for police record management, and that the interview rooms were being used as office space.
“For instance, last week we took a 77-year-old lady to the back cells to get a statement from her.” LaGrange noted that the forensics and training facilities for CPS are located off site, with a rental cost of $35,000 a year. Other space vital for police operations, such as an exhibit room, are being utilized for office space, and the current HVAC system requires updating. He suggested that consideration should be given to a centrally located CPS building that would provide access for both CPS employees and the public, and that the facility should house all operational requirements for ultimate efficiency. “Thinking in terms of the bigger picture, we could have a one-stop hub for several law enforce-
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east of Highway 2, which may include an office facility in Camrose. “There is potential to recover costs from other agencies using a joint facility.”
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so the line at the till could move along. “I thanked him and then finally I found a $10 bill to offer to him. He refused, saying the groceries were paid for,” said the shopper. “I was so discombobulated, knowing that there was someone who cared. I said I don’t really need the groceries, I could put them back. I don’t buy a lot
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Mirrored back
When I was growing up in Camrose in the 1950s, the jewel now called Mirror Lake was the dam–dark dirty water that accumulated when Stoney Creek was dammed up. When the town and then the City of Camrose decided to keep the area around Stoney Creek and the dam as park, this was not an easy sell. It took imagination to see anything other than murky water and scruffy brush in the centre of town. It took vision to convince others that ideas like “nature” and “park” were worth more to the municipality than selling the land for development. ***
I thought of all that as I read an article about the impact of being in nature. I have noticed for a long time that if I go for even a short walk outside, I feel better. If my walk includes time in a natural environment, I feel better yet. Turns out that’s true for most people. The article I read says that besides the physical benefits of fresh air and greenery, being in nature has other benefits. A growing body of research tells us that: -Walking in nature decreases harmful mental rumination–that is, going over and over bad feelings and experiences from the past, which is a risk factor for depression. -Kids who go to schools with more greenery perform better on tests that require the ability to think. -Seeing images of greenery helps performance on challenging cognitive tasks. In short, research confirms what some people have known their whole lives. Being in nature helps you feel better emotionally and helps you think better. ***
Back to Camrose and the jewel that is Mirror Lake. How fortunate that visionary councillors and administrators thought it was important to keep that area for park and then to beautify it. They probably didn’t know they were helping us mentally and emotionally too. At first, the area was kept somewhat natural, but with walking trails and other enhancements. Gradually, year by year, the trails were extended, creating more and more places where people could enjoy walking (or running or biking or skiing). Some of my favourite adult memories are of my mom and I walking the paths around Mirror Lake. It always delights me when, by the Bill Fowler Centre, I see children playing, families enjoying ice cream and people sitting on the benches enjoying the water and ducks and perhaps the odd muskrat swimming by. ***
The article I read pointed out something else. If a natural scene that delights us has litter–even a small amount–that greatly reduces the positive impact of being in nature. In experiments, even a small amount of litter triggered a lessening of the “restorativeness” of the scene. It made the research participants feel “unhappy and less calm”. Litter is not just bad for the environment. It’s bad for us emotionally too. ***
I know people who live east of Camrose who choose to drive through Camrose on their way to Edmonton for one main reason. They like driving west to that place on Highway 13, just past 51 Street, where the view of Mirror Lake opens up. If it happens to be at sunset, with sky colours reflected in the water, that’s even better. Every time I’m driving west towards that spot, I feel my spirit lift. I say a mental “thank you” to the far-seeing people who looked at what was then a rather ugly scene and could see beauty. Perhaps when we perceive beauty, it is mirrored back to us. May we all have that kind of eyes. ***
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You are not going to f ind a bigger critic of the UCP than me. For the record, I think Tylor Shandro is doing a terrible job as health minister. In fact, I think he’s the worst health minister this province has ever had. H o w e v e r, what happened to him and his family on Canada Day was completely u n ac c ept able. A nt imaskers crowded around him and his w i fe a nd ch i ld ren, yelling obscenities and threatening all of them. This mob went after his children. To illustrate their complete lack of knowledge, one of these so - c a l le d pr ot e st or s yelled at one of his kids, “Sorry, bud, but your dad is a war criminal.” W hat war? W hat crimes? These people are delusional hooligans just like their internet “heroes”. Is this what we are devolving into? W hat is behind it? It seems that thugs are inspiring far too many willfully ignorant people. In turn, these folks feel the rule of law and the pursuit of civil society doesn’t apply to them. If you turn to aggression and threats, where do you think this is going end? We all need to demand a higher level of accountability and integrity from ourselves and others. Mark Lindberg, Camrose New normality
L e t ’s compa re Premier Kenney’s claims re: Crushing COVID-19 and its variants’ risks (Returning to a sense of normality, Camrose Booster, July 6) with what Dr. Deena Henshaw stated. Kenney claims, “We have crushed COVID-19 a nd w it h cases plummeting and vaccine upta ke climbing, we are Open for Summer.” Misleading, to say the least, when the (July 6) Calgary Zone has 374 active cases, with 69 still in hospital (…and 140 hospitalized provincewide). Plus, Kenney ’s attempts to promote the “safety” of the Calgary Stampede, also totally ig nore the increasing (Delta) “variant” cases
(i.e. 21 new variant cases, July 6). Dr. Henshaw (in t hat sa me a r ticle) rema rked, “ We a re entering a new phase in our f ight against this virus…I encourage every A lbertan to continue to get their vaccines, make safe choices…,” which in plain English, contrad icts K en ney ’s claim. Before making his de cla rat ion, K en ney should also have checked The Economist (July 3: “Back to the Future”… and below the 66 average of the 50 countries used in th is “ Nor ma lcy ” Index (economist.com/ normalcytracker). T he E c onom i st ’s Normalcy Index “tracks three types of activity: 1. Travel, split between roads, f lights and public tra nspor t ; 2. L eisure time, divided among hours spent outside of homes, cinema revenues a nd att enda nc e at sporting events ; 3. Commercial activity, measured by footfall in shops and off ices.” The Index uses data of 50 countries (which account for 76 per cent of the world’s population and 90 per cent of its GDP) and measures the change in each factor from pre-COVID levels, averaging the changes in each category; and then averaging the grouped results together. The Index relative to a pre-COV ID norm of 100 was calculated… most Western countries ranked near the 66 average (America at 73, the EU 71, Australia 70 and Britain 62). “Both Hong Kong and New Zealand, the leaders at 96 and 88, enjoy nearly full normalcy…”, whereas Canada sits at just under 60, a long ways f rom Kenney ’s declared having “crushed COVID”. And, a long way below Hong Kong’s 96 and New Zealand’s 88. Of the eight activities used in The Economist’s I ndex , t h re e were subject to legal orders: cinemas, spor ting events, and f lights. “All three remain 70 to 85 per cent below the preCOVID baseline today.” That def ies Kenney ’s claim of “having crushed COVID-19.” And, should clearly indicate the risks
the Sta mpede poses during this pandemic. Food for thought: W hat is nor ma lc y / nor mality r ight now anyway? M.R. Leithead, Bawlf Residential schools
W hen it comes to residential schools here in Canada, I do not remember hearing about such an event when I was going to school in my little town of Sedgewick. I went to school from 1974-87. As I think about these special schools, what happened when the federal and provincial government taught them to be Europeans and stop being savages? This was an attitude of the time here in our history. As I read books from this time period, I remember how these wild savages needed to be taught to be proper citizens of this new country called Canada. Now, people are waking up to realize that when these poor people complained about the treatment which they were receiv ing were rea lly ma k ing a good point of the m i st r e at me nt t hei r people were receiving. It is too bad that it took this long to understand that over one hundred years ago, our ancestors took away many different cu ltu re g roups –thei r language and culture – without even making waves in the European immigrants who came to this new country, unless this was the main attitude of the majority of those who travelled here to this new country which was owned by a group of people who did not believe that they truly owned the land on which they roamed. Is it really too late to make these wrongs right? It is too bad that it has taken this long to understand which wrongs were done against these people. However, the past cannot be reversed; returning these people their rights to have their language and culture is a good start in this healing process. Lorne Vanderwoude, Camrose
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25 Years Ago This Week – from July 16, 1996 edition • Byers Country and Western Store advertised a summer “Clothes Out” sale. All cowboy boots 25% off. All shirts 25% off. All jackets 30% off. • CLBI announced the Reverend Norman Miller, from Calgary, as the school’s new president. • After years of study Camrose psychologist, Terry Wilton, earned clinical membership with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy based in Washington, DC. • Fabricland began the close-out process with a 60% off sale at their main street Camrose location. • A group of 90 Australian farm machinery dealers visited Camrose for a Flexi-Coil demonstration at CRE. The Saskatoon company was unveiling their 340 chisel plow. • The Husqvarna LTH130 riding lawn tractor was sale priced at $2350 at CJ Electric Motor Repair.
50 Years Ago This Week – from July 13, 1971 edition • Two only brand new Honda SL100 motorbikes were sale priced at $469 (reg. $569) at Trading Corral Ltd. • Canada Safeway grocery specials included: coffee 89¢/lb., bag of marshmallows 29¢, Heinz 12 oz. relish 3 for $1.00 and whole chicken 29¢/lb. • “At Random” columnist, Bonnie Hutchinson, achieved second place honours in the Best Original Writing category of a competition conducted by the National Association of Advertising Publishers. Member publications were from Canada, USA and Mexico. • Plans were made for the Camrose Chamber of Commerce to conduct a local search for a candidate to be entered in the Miss Canada Pageant. • The Big Scoop Sundae Palace opened for business at 4970-50 Street. • Despite rain and gusty winds, a crowd of 40 children and one adult were on hand at about 7:00 am for a free pancake breakfast and early bird swim at the Camrose Swimming Pool the previous Wednesday. • The Hoover washer-spin dryer combo unit was introduced at $209.95 at Wilson Electric Ltd.
New police station discussed Continued from page 2
Camrose Police Service Chief of Police Dean LaGrange recommended council consider the proposal for new CPS headquarters in the 10-year plan and despite the building being at full capacity, the community will still be receiving the best service CPS can provide. City of Camrose manager Malcolm Boyd requested, going forward,
that CPS provide specific information on the restraints of current headquarters, proposal of the specific needs of a new facility and that the City, along with CPS, look at a map of the City to identify areas in City that may be suitable for a central location of a new facility. Mayor Norm Mayer said the matter will be brought to future councils for discussion.
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Albertans looking for ways to identify and manage stress are invited to join free online workshops facilitated by Alberta Health Services. Transform Your Stress: The Resilience Advantage– Strategies for Managing
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Doors: 6:00 pm Start: 7:00 pm Ticket Price: $30, including service fees and taxes Join the Bailey Theatre and Typecast Anonymous for the film premiere of Where or When?, a one-act play filmed inside the Bailey Theatre. This event will include the debut screening of Where or When?, live music performed by the film’s composer, and will be followed by a panel discussion with the actors, director, and writers. Light food and refreshments will be provided as part of this event. For more information on this event, visit baileytheatre.com, email boxoffice@baileytheatre.com, or call the Bailey Box Office at 780-672-5510.
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If you are looking for a futuristic peek into society gone awry postapocalypse, then head down to the Bailey Theatre on July 17 for a double feature of the film Mad Max. Tom Hardy takes up the gauntlet in his brooding portrayal of Mad Max in 2015’s Fury Road–an interesting take on the character brought to the world’s attention by Mel Gibson in the 1981s post-apocalyptic classic The Road Warrior. Visit www.baileytheatre.com.
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CCWS explores path to well-being with yoga session By Lori Larsen
Get out your yoga mat and join in on the virtual Yoga: A Sustainable Path to Well-Being to be presented on Thursday, July 15 at 7 p.m., as part of the Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society summer programs. Presenter and yoga teacher Dr. Deanna Mason will be leading the presentation and providing insights into the connections between yoga and sustatainability, followed by a
free, gentle yoga practice suited for all abilities and ages. “While the roots of yoga were planted in India thousands of years ago, yoga has much to teach us about sustainability and our contemporary relationship with the natural world,” said Mason. Following the presentation and yoga practice, Dr. Mason will be available for questions and answers. “This presentation is a great fit whether you are brand new to yoga
or have experienced the enhanced flexibility, awareness, and calm this ancient practice fosters.” Last week’s presentation on coyotes had attendees howling the praises of the cunning creatures. “The presentation Talking Coyotes was a great success,” noted Greenspace and Wildlife Stewardship coordinator Rhyleigh Henault. “We had a great turnout and a lot of great questions from attendees about coyote
habits and how they can help. “Dr. Shelley Alexander gave us great tips on how to read coyote’s behaviour and how to act if you encounter a coyote. There was also fantastic information about coyote’s social systems and how we can deter them from our living areas.” To take part in the presentation, email Henault at wildlifesteward ship@camrose.ca or rhenault@camrose.ca to request a Zoom invitation.
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Parliament rising, Alberta opening up By Damien C. Kurek, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot
Alberta is open! It is encouraging to see our province move forward and finally start putting COVID behind us. There seems to be a palatable optimism as vaccination numbers continue to rise, cases and hospitalizations fall, and folks are out and about enjoying the weather. It’s also been very encouraging to visit dozens of communities, speak with thousands of you in person, and see public events taking place. Each day, I am encouraged by the resilience, fortitude, and optimism shown by the people of Battle River Crowfoot. That is not to diminish the concerns that continue to exist. Moisture levels and drought conditions locally, the ongoing challenges in our economy, the ongoing national unity crisis, and the frustration as the Liberal government in Ottawa becomes increasingly out of touch, corrupt, and dysfunctional. It is, however, the people of this region who give me confidence that amid these hardships, we will see a recovery. As the countdown to Parliament rising for the summer began at the beginning of June, there seemed to be a realization that the government had accomplished very little in terms of their legislative agenda. In fact, they saw much of the legislation they deemed a priority stagnating without being debated fully on the Order Paper. Parliament’s job is to thoughtfully and actively ensure that there is thorough debate on everything that goes before it. Yet, increasingly we have seen the Liberals treat our democracy as an inconvenience rather than a place to ensure Canadians’ perspectives are represented. This was emphasized when the Liberals were only able to bring their budget bill to vote the day that Parliament was scheduled to adjourn. While this government has one of the least productive Parliamentary sessions in Canadian history, the Official Opposition were hard at work. We saw a record number of Private Member’s Bills passed that include changes to tax rules to help farm succession, extended bereavement care, and easing the barriers to register for organ donations. Further, a bill that would provide farmers relief from the carbon tax is very close to passing the final reading in the Senate. Then, there is the extensive work being done to hold the government to account. This includes committee work, holding officials and departments accountable for COVID failings, exposing unprecedented scandals, and fighting to ensure that Canadian democracy remains strong. I will write more on this in the following columns, as there is much to cover. Finally, you have likely heard talk of a summer federal election. Thus far, the Liberal government has not yet lost a confidence vote and are being supported by the NDP. However, contrary to Prime Minister Trudeau’s promises, he seems to be intent on calling an election before many of the investigations into his and his government’s conduct are finished. Locally, I have heard from some of you that would welcome another election and others who would not. However, as this speculation continues, you can be assured that I remain undeterred as your voice in Ottawa and am prepared for the possibility of an election. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1P9, call toll free 1-800-665-4358, text 403-575-5625, or email damien.kurek@parl.gc.ca. You can also stay up to date with what Damien is up to by following him on social media @dckurek.
City, County working together on Railway Junction Intermunicipal Structure Area Plan By Lori Larsen
Both Camrose County and the City of Camrose council have given first reading to the Railway Junction Intermunicipal Structure Area Plan (RJIASP), a joint project that has the potential to bring c o m m e r c i a l / i n du s t r i a l development to the Camrose area. The area impacted by the RJIASP is located just north of the Cargill canola crush plant and encompasses approximately 266 hectares (657 acres) of which approximately 138 hectares (341 acres) are located in the City of Camrose and approximately 128 hectares (316 acres) are located in Camrose County. “The City and County applied for and received funding through the Municipal Affairs Alberta Community Partnership grant,” explained City of Camrose Planning and Development manager Aaron Leckie. “The grant fully funded the plan which was prepared by ISL Engineering, with the exception of any internal staffing, councilor, and stakeholder time for both the City and County.” The RJIASP provides detailed framework for future development for the land in question. “The RJIASP came out of the Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) that was adopted between the City and County in early 2020,” said Leckie. “Through that, we had discussions about where servicing should be located and where we were expected to target growth and development. We really focused on servicing and coordinating servicing in areas where we expect growth will happen within the next 25 years.” This particular area was selected for this plan by both the County and the City as the most likely for targeted growth. “Cargill has put in a lot of infrastructure and there are opportunities there for synergies between the existing Cargill plant and other agri-industrial or industrial operations,” said Leckie, referring to the example of waste heat recovery. “Currently, there are no development plans or any potential clients, but there is a great opportunity there.” Camrose County Planning and Development manager Anjah Howard further explained, “It ties in nicely with the work and the facilities currently there, and we would be able to say to people (potential developers), if you bring in an industrial project that meets our servicing, then you can build here.” She indicated the area will be primarily industrial
with a little strip of commercial or light industrial along Highway 13. Howard said there are currently a couple of residential areas which would be surrounded by some greenspace to separate the industrial from residential. “This plan basically provides guidelines for the five landowners if they want developers to come in. Then we will help market it. “Most of our public engagement has been with those landowners to make sure what we are recommending aligns with what their long-term plans are.” Howard added that both the County and the City anticipate marketing the area once both councils have approved the RJIASP. “It will make it easier to market to the broader community and hopefully attract additional business to the area.” Both Howard and Leckie agreed that the RJIASP is about capitalizing on the opportunity and being prepared. “As a part of this study, we commissioned a study from Colliers International, a marketing development and research firm, that identified, based on historic growth patterns, what can we expect to see there,” said Leckie, “Including what the cost of land and servicing is in that area. So we can make sure that area is set up in a way that we are not pricing ourselves out of the market for what developers are looking for. That was an important component of helping develop the framework and recognizing that large block, mostly unserviced industrial and agro-industrial, are the markets we should be targeting.” He said that this type of development has not been the norm for City development projects, which usually require high level of servicing standards. “The Railway Junction area will likely attract business, such as storage areas or businesses with large storage areas, that may not require higher level of servicing, such as curb and gutter or sanitary or water. “We need to focus on the critical services that are required rather than the standard services just because that is how we’ve done business for the last 50 years.” Howard commented, “Something that also came out of the Colliers Report was if we require full City services, they will never develop because it is not cost effective for somebody to move in. “It ties in nicely with creating a bit of hybrid with what the City requires and
what the County requires to make those lands more cost effective. We are likely going to be targeting people who use large tracks for storage of some kind.” She added that they are also working with Battle River Alliance for Economic Development in regards to promotional materials around value added agriculture specific to Camrose and Camrose County. Leckie said that by requiring lower servicing, it also reduces the longterm maintenance costs for either the City or the County. “That is a benefit for taxpayers long term, not having to maintain that infrastructure if it may not be needed.” Howard indicated that industrial and commercial development, based on current models, often pays for itself more than residential development, and that is why it is vital to have developments such as the RJIASP. “That is why most municipalities chase commercial/industrial development because it helps pay for residential development. It helps offset those costs of higher service levels (recreation, paved road).” The County and City have also been working together to create an offsite levy (charges used to transparently and equitably allocate off-site infrastructure capital costs to those that benefit) plan. “The off-site levy will be based on what we think the servicing costs will be,” said Howard. “Looking at low service also impacts the amount of off-site levies that will be collected off these lands. Most of the off-site levies will be paid into the City of Camrose, because they will be the ones providing those services. “However, services such as storm water management are slightly different because most of the storm water would go out into the County. So storm water payments would go to the County to provide those services off-site.” Howard and Leckie both stated that determining off-site levies can be quite complicated and involves a great deal of cost forecasting. “In this area, however, those off-site levy rates are going to be lower,” stated Leckie. “And for some, actually eliminated because we are not requiring that servicing be brought in. If a developer still needs it and still thinks there is a benefit of tying into City utilities, then we will certainly collect the off-site levy for that. But it is only on request rather than requirement.” Continued on page 11
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CITY PAGE CITY OF CAMROSE, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Camrose, in the Province of Alberta, has given first reading to Borrowing Bylaw 3182-21 which will, upon final passage and approval, authorize the proper officers of the said City of Camrose to borrow monies from Alberta Capital Finance Authority or another authorized financial institution by way of debenture issues, to pay for the cost of financing the following project: Bylaw 3182-21 – New Waste Water Treatment Plant The total estimated cost of the aforesaid project is $42,200,000 per the amounts outlined below: Wastewater Capital Reserves $10,454,244 Grants 9,920,756 Sanitary Offsite Levy 825,000 Debenture 21,000,000 Total Cost
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Development Permit #4771 The City of Camrose Development Authority has received a Development Permit Variance application of an existing dwelling for the Reduction of Rear Yard Setback located within the R1 – Low Density Residential District at: Lot 6, Block 9, Plan 1011KS; 5202-45 Avenue, Camrose Any person having comments of support or objection or for further information, may contact Planning & Development Services, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8, by phone: 780-672-4428, fax: 780-6316 or email: planning@camrose.ca by July 19, 2021, at 4:00 pm. Written correspondence shall include name, address and reason for support or objection.
The total net amount to be approved for borrowing for the above project on the credit and security of the City at large by the issuance of debenture is $21,000,000. The debenture is repayable to the Local Authorities Capital Financing Program or another authorized financial institution for a period of 25 years, the annual interest rate is not to exceed 5.0%, or the interest rate as fixed from time to time by the Local Authorities Capital Financing Program or another authorized financial institution. The Council of the City of Camrose has determined that 100% of the total amount to be borrowed will be repaid on credit of the City of Camrose at large and funded from rates on water and wastewater accounts and/or wastewater offsite levies collected sufficient to pay all amounts associated with the borrowing under this Bylaw. NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of the City of Camrose that, unless a petition of the electors is received as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass the borrowing Bylaw. All persons interested are hereby notified and they are required to govern themselves accordingly. The Bylaw may be inspected at the office of the Deputy City Manager. Dated at the City of Camrose, in the Province of Alberta this 6th day of July, 2021. The last date of publication of this notice is July 20, 2021. Kim Isaak, Deputy City Manager 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, Alberta T4V 0S8 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 the person: • Is at least 18 years old • Is a Canadian citizen • Resides in Alberta and the person’s place of residence is located in the local jurisdiction on Election Day. A petition may be made by the City of Camrose electors equal in number to at least 10% of the population in accordance with the provisions of Section 223(2)(a) of the Municipal Government Act. The petition for a vote must be received by the City Manager within fifteen (15) days after the last date of the publication of this notice and shall contain on each page “an identical statement of the purpose of the petition”. (Further requirements of the petition are provided in Section 224 of the Municipal Government Act.)
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The City of Camrose is seeking a permanent, full-time Heavy Duty Mechanic for the Fleet section of the Public Works department. This is a unionized position under CUPE Local 1425 and is inclusive of a trial period as per the Article 12.05 of the Collective Agreement. FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to): • Inspect, repair and maintain all types of equipment within the Fleet. • Adjust or tear-down equipment to repair, replace or rebuild defective parts, components or systems, as required. • Maintain a safe and clean work area. • Estimate time and material costs on vehicle and equipment repairs. • Conduct safety inspections and quality checks on vehicles and equipment. • Complete administrative documentation and tasks associated with repairing vehicles, parts usage and orders, and accounting for repair times as related to the position and job duties. • Other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: • Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyman certificate required with the qualifications to perform the duties and meet the applicable requirements of a mechanic and as per the Collective Agreement. • Commercial Vehicle Inspection License, or the ability to obtain, is required. • Experience with various aspects of equipment repair as it relates to municipal equipment inventory is considered an asset. • Small engine or automotive repair experience is considered an asset. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others and provide technical guidance in a professional manner. • Reliable with a strong work ethic, with the physical ability to perform duties of the job which include bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting. • Be committed to working as part of a team and working in a safe manner at all times. • Proficient with common office computer programs such as Microsoft Suite. • Valid Class 3 driver’s license with air endorsement is required. HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Shift work, on-call and overtime will also be necessary to address operational requirements. HOURLY WAGE: $36.02 per hour in accordance with the CUPE 1425 Collective Agreement. APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resumé to the address below by July 30, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. CONTACT: City of Camrose Attention: Marty MacGregor, Manager of Fleet and Shop Mailing Address: 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8 P: 780-672-5513 | E: hr@camrose.ca | W: www.camrose.ca Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP). The personal information recorded on the application form is being collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. The information will be used for the purpose(s) of employee recruitment and administration and is protected by the privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. If you require additional information concerning the collection and use of this personal information, please contact the FOIP Officer at 780-672-4426.
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Schmidt repairs early ag track tractors By Murray Green
Gordon Schmidt of the Bawlf area owns one of the first agricultural caterpillar tractors. “This is a Cletrac AG-6, which means agricultural gas. The reason I wanted one of these in my collection is that it has a unique steering system in it. They don’t use steering clutches in it, they use a braking system called differential steering,” explained Gordon, about his 1945 model. “It looks quite complicated when you look at the drawing or schematic of it, but it is really nice to drive by just using one level. With a different brand, you have to release the clutch, then apply the brake. For this model, all you have to do is apply the brake,” he continued. “They steer really nice, if you are doing a hard turn you have to lean on it. But just to steer it in the field, it would be pretty nice to handle. It may wander to the side a little, but it is easy to steer back on track,” Gordon shared. “The other advantage is that you never lose power to one of your tracks. With a conventional Caterpillar, you release the clutch, apply the brake and then you have lost traction on that track until you make your turn. With Oliver, you have power on both tracks all the time. If you are working a tractor really hard, you have to release
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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Gordon Schmidt of the Bawlf area enjoys repairing old agricultural track tractors that were used on farms across the prairies in the early history of the province.
one side and then you could start spinning, rather than turning.” In 1944, Oliver acquired the Cleveland Tractor Company (Cletrac). They continued production of the existing Cletrac HG model until
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Cletrac was a manufacturer of tractors for military and civilian use, and was organized by Rollin H. White as the Cleveland Motor Plow Company in 1916, with capital of $6 million. White, a founder of the White Motor Company, had formed this new firm 10 years earlier to produce the crawler-type tractor he had developed for general farm use. Renamed Cleveland Tractor Co. in 1917, the company sold 40,000 tractors in the U.S. and 70 foreign countries during its first decade. In the early 1930s, the needs of the Civilian Conservation Corps and public works projects kept the plant open and by 1937, the firm, which employed 1,500 workers, enjoyed record tractor sales here and abroad. Two years later, the company introduced three new lower-priced tractors with four-cylinder engines for use by the small farmer. The military application of Cleveland Tractor’s products became dominant during the Second World War, when the firm manufactured a new high-speed tractor for hauling artillery. Although the company received a steady flow of orders, the low profit in defence work and the research costs for new products convinced company president White to sell the company to the 96-year-old Oliver of Chicago in 1944.
1951. The agricultural Cletrac HG gradually evolved into the more industrial Oliver OC-3 which was produced from 1951 through 1957. “Cletrac tractors were bought out by Oliver and they continued to make the crawlers. It led to the Oliver OC-9.” The Oliver OC-9 was the first tractor crawler by Oliver Farm Equipment Company to employ the use of a torque converter. “The cost of track tractors would have been more than a regular tractor. They were made back in 1919, but it wasn’t something that most farmers would have had. They were mostly used in the logging industry before agriculture,” said Gordon. “This has a continental engine and they used a number of third party engines in the tractors. It could have come with a Chrysler engine as well.” This tractor was used in Alberta. “I bought this tractor just south of Edmonton.
When I first saw it for sale, I didn’t follow up on it. Then I decided the next time I see one, I’ll buy it. They are rare, certainly not as easy to find as Caterpillar. I saw it again, not realizing it was the same tractor. I made
a deal with the guy and now I have it. I don’t paint the tractors because that is not my interest. I like the mechanical end of things, so I fix them into running condition. That is what I enjoy, getting them operational.”
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Nadine Evelyn Evans Nadine passed away on July 7, 2021 after a brief illness. Born in The Pas, Manitoba, Nadine was raised in Roblin until the family moved to Fort Langley, BC. After school, she served in the Air Force for two years before moving to Calgary, where she met Wayne. They married in December 1961 and raised three daughters, settling and eventually retiring in Camrose. Nadine loved all of her family and could always be counted on for a Like on Facebook. Nadine is survived by her husband Wayne; daughters Sherri (Bob) Lindsay, Tracey (Darrell) Norton, and Candace (Joel) Emes; sisters Vivian Moore and Donnie Kerr Chettleborough; five grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at St Mary’s Hospital for their excellent care. Donations may be directed to the Alberta Cancer Foundation. A celebration of life will be announced later.
oped that contained producer names and products. A web presence and social media has helped to increase awareness of the members with consumers. “We offer spotlights on businesses and it is a great way for the food artisans to directly feel the impact of the work we are doing,” said Megan Lethbridge of the committee. The FACC consists of a committee with volunteers and County staff. They receive both in-kind and budgeted financial support from Camrose County. The County supports the committee because it supports their agriculture
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Duaine (Duey) Fetzner Born November 24, 1933 Died June 27, 2021 Duaine passed away peacefully in a Calgary hospital on June 27, 2021. He leaves to mourn his four children and four step-children; also two sisters Irene Sharkey of Camrose, and Corinne Brady of Edberg. Inurnment took place in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose, alongside his wife Joan. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to a charity of one’s choice.
mandate and reinforces value for rate payers. The FACC provides educational and networking opportunities for its producer/processor members and potential members. “Social media is our main source of getting information out for our food artisans, especially during COVID-19. Our Facebook page has reached 27,500 people and almost 1,400 on Instagram. Most of those are from the Camrose area, but we are growing into the Edmonton region,” said Megan Cairns, about the presence on social media. “Last year, we ran four contests. To enter, people have to like us and answer questions.”
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Joyce Marie Sorenson Joyce Marie Sorensen (nee Paquette) of Ryley, AB was born in Bonnyville, AB on March 8, 1942, to Laurette and Clarence Paquette. She passed away peacefully on June 27, 2021, in the Viking Health Centre, at the age of 79 years. Joyce was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Larry. She was also predeceased by her loving husband of 46 years, Ivan; and her two sons, Eddy and Jason. May they be reunited as a family now and forever. Joyce praised the doctors, nurses and care providers at the Viking Health Centre, where she spent her last days. She was grateful for her rural neighbours, friends and close family members. A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held at a later date with Joyce’s close family and friends. In lieu of flowers in Joyce’s memory, memorial donations can be made to the Ryley Community Cemetery c/o Ryley Village Office or to Mother’s Against Drunk Driving MADD (www.madd.ca).
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Alexus Rafters-Mullins of Camrose, Alberta was born on November 14, 2005. She passed away on June 24, 2021, in Camrose, Alberta at the age of 15 years. She is survived by her parents David and Cali; siblings Parker, Braxton and Leighton; numerous family and friends. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 5, 2021 at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose, Alberta. Memorial donations may be made to the Stollery Children’s Hospital.
George Henry Kleinschroth George Henry Kleinschroth of Ministik, AB was born on March 14, 1925; he passed away on July 6, 2021 at the age of 96 years. He is survived by sister Donalda Norman; his children Harvey, Evelyn May, Elaine Farmer, Alex, David, Laura Swann, and Wayne; as well as numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, extended family, and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Jean; brother John; and sister Norma Hughes. A memorial service may be announced on a later date. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will take place at the South Cooking Lake Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Diabetes Association, or to the charity of one’s choice.
Marjorie Walker Marjorie Walker of Seattle, Washington, passed away in Camrose at the age of 94 years. She is survived by her brother John Bradford, and sister Doris Cobert. She was predeceased by her husband Wayne. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
Gary Donnivan Bruner Gary Donnivan Bruner, of Lacombe, formerly of Camrose, passed away on June 25, 2021, at 82 years of age. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on July 24, 2021, at Bentley Lutheran Church, Bentley, AB.
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Serving your community for over 110 years Sophia Alice Sych September 25, 1932 ~ July 6, 2021 It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Sophia, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, at the age of 88 years. Sophia leaves to mourn her sons Morris (Theresa) of Red Deer and Jerry (Ariadne) of Bittern Lake; daughterin-law Marlene of Millet; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers Safronie Hanas ( Jean) of Drayton Valley and Morris Hanas (Gladys) of Drayton Valley; sisters-in-law Marie Hanas of Fisherhome and Genevieve Hanas of Sherwood Park; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband Henry; her son Larry; parents George and Anna Hanas; and three brothers Walter, Alex and Joe Hanas. Sophia was born and raised in the Thorsby area. Sophia and Henry spent their life farming in the Bittern Lake area and retired to Camrose in 1998. We are very grateful to the doctors and nursing staff at St. Mary’s Hospital and the staff at Louise Jensen Long Term Care Centre for the care provided. Prayers were held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 3605-50 Street, Camrose. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Bayrock and Rev. Greg Faryna officiating. Interment followed at Camrose Valleyview Cemetery. A recording of the funeral mass will be available on the St. Francis Xavier Church website (https://stfxcamrose. caedm.ca/) under “Recorded Masses”. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sophia’s honour may be made to the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Camrose, STARS or a charity of choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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Wilfred David Schwartz December 23, 1929 ~ June 27, 2021 Wilmer David Schwartz was born on December 23, 1929, on the Hearn place in Wellesley township, Ontario, to Amish parents John “Jack” and Nancy Schwartz. Our dad always had a sense of adventure. As a young adult, he travelled halfway across the country, settling in the small community of Camrose, Alberta. With an outgoing, fun-loving personality that was larger than life, he soon gained the nickname “Friday”. Many, including the love of his life, Joyce, heard his name as “Freddy”, and the name stuck. Soon after, he legally changed his name to Wilfred, “Fred” for short. Those who knew our dad knew what a genuine person he was. He was a straight shooter, always willing to help others, extremely loyal to his family and friends, and had a mischievous sense of humour (something all of his children inherited). If you bought a car in Camrose, he probably sold it to you. He was the best father anyone could ask for, always fully invested in our interests from childhood to adulthood, always there to support us in the good times and the bad, always available to lovingly take care of us and our mom, always … without ever asking for anything in return. We are all proud to have been able to call him Dad, and the memories he left behind are invaluable. Fred passed peacefully on June 27, 2021, with all his children by his side. He was predeceased by his wife Joyce; parents John “Jack” and Nancy; and brother Alvin. He leaves behind his sister Lois; four children Barry (Robbie), Bonnie (Terry), Holly (Rob), and Dean (Nicole); grandchildren Tera (Wayne), Madison (Alana), Kurtis, Jolana (Rob), Brayden and Breanna; great-grandchildren Hayley and Hannah; and many relatives and friends who will forever hold his memories close to their hearts. A Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, 3605-50 Street, Camrose, with Father Joby Augustin as Celebrant. Inurnment has taken place in the Camrose Valleyview Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Wilfred’s memory may be made to the St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary or to the Aspen Ridge Lodge (1100-20 Avenue, Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0). To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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Betty Jean Lofgren January 13, 1940 ~ July 1, 2021 Betty Jean Lofgren (nee Skattebo) was born on January 13, 1940 in Camrose, Alberta, and passed away peacefully in her room at Bethany Meadows on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at the age of 81, surrounded by family. Betty was born to parents Elvin and Margaret Skattebo and was the older sister to Bonnie. She grew up in Rosalind, Alberta, and enjoyed small-town life with family and friends. Every summer, she and her family would take vacations exploring areas around Banff or travelling to the United States. These family trips were very special and memorable. Growing up in Rosalind, Betty enjoyed attending community hall dances, visiting the Benz Café, watching sports during the sports fun days, and hanging out with her friends. After completing her schooling in Rosalind, Betty attended McTavish Business College in Edmonton. She worked for a few years as a teller at the Bank of Montreal before beginning her career with Alberta Fish and Wildlife in Camrose. She was the office manager there for 25 years, keeping the office running efficiently until her retirement in 1990. From her first marriage, her son Lindsay Krausert was born in 1961. Betty married Ed Lofgren in 1973, and her second son, Shawn Lofgren, was born in 1975. Betty and Ed enjoyed many years together, spending quality time with family on camping trips, vacations to Las Vegas, or cheering on her favourite racehorse, Rapido Dom, at Northlands Park. Betty loved watching sports of all kinds on TV, most especially tennis. Spending time with and helping her family was important to Betty. She appreciated living in Camrose and being close to her parents and her Grandma Krueger, and especially her two sons, Lindsay and Shawn and their families. Being able to watch them grow up and become successful and happy made Betty very proud. More than anything, Betty loved being a grandma. Her grandkids always brought her so much joy and laughter. She was so proud of them and relished the time she spent with them. One of her favourite games was to play ponies with her granddaughters. Betty is predeceased by her parents, Elvin and Margaret Skattebo. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Ed Lofgren; her sister Bonnie (Clem) Hebert; her two sons Lindsay (Peggy) Krausert, and Shawn (Stacy) Lofgren; three grandchildren Clayton (Sierrah), Hannah and Kara; and two great-grandchildren Gunner and Briar. A Funeral Service was held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. Interment has taken place in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Betty’s memory. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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Holliston retires as CDSS director By Murray Green
How do you create a safe space?
When I interviewed at Augustana for a faculty position in 2014, I was asked how I would make the students feel safe in class. This question wonderfully sums up one of the reasons why so many were surprised by the news that the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc had discovered the bodies of 215 children at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in BC, and Daniel Sims, chair of the Cowessess First Nation First Nations Studies, that had found another University of Northern British Columbia 751 unmarked graves at the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan. Hearing about bad things in the past can be difficult, especially if people think it somehow implicates them in what happened. As a result, steps are often taken to approach such topics in a way that minimizes their impact on the listener. Today we might call such measures creating a safe space and offer trigger warnings to let people know that something bad is going to be discussed. Both, however, are merely articulations of best practices employed by any competent educators dealing with a tough subject. Of course, one could take the time-tested technique of simply not saying anything negative, but the truth has a tendency to make itself known, thereby creating a whole host of other problems. Still, by far, the worst approach is to blend the two styles together, that is to partially cover a topic while, at the same time, whitewashing it to make it more palatable. The Frontier Centre for Public Policy, for example, has employed this last method in its national campaign to explain away all of the dead children appearing in the news by both recognizing the problem of residential schools and minimizing the impact. By now most of us are familiar with Indian residential schools in which the Canadian government contracted out the education of Indigenous children to numerous churches in Canada in order to assimilate them. What is often less talked about is the high number of deaths that occurred at these so-called places of education. Many times, these deaths were unexplained and/or the families were never informed. Indeed, some individuals simply disappeared into the system and remained unaccounted for. The medical experimentation that took place under the auspices of the various churches, the federal government, and the researchers in question and quite often their affiliated post-secondary institutions is also not discussed, even while Canada benefits from the knowledge these studies created on topics ranging from the effects of malnutrition on the human body to treatments for ear infections. When I was a professor at Augustana, I taught about the high number of deaths at residential schools; for example, how the survival rate was lower than that of Canadian soldiers serving overseas during the Second World War. I also taught that children were experimented on, some went missing and that archaeologists across Canada were looking for remains at many residential schools, including the “first one”–the Mohawk Institute in Brantford, Ontario. These were difficult conversations that I facilitated, engaging in classroom discussion, rather than lecturing. It helped having a weekly “ask me anything” period, in which I answered any and all questions about what we covered. Depending on the class, we even dived into the historical record to look at the writings of key figures, like John A. MacDonald, who, despite claims to the contrary, was well aware of what the system was, and even defended it against critics during his lifetime. In the Workshops in Building Capacity for Reconciliation with the Augustana and broader Camrose community, we examined the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which discusses the history of residential schools. The bad news is that the graves at the Kamloops and Marieval Indian residential schools will most certainly not be the last ones to make headlines. The good news is that opportunities exist for people to educate themselves on the topic, discuss what happened, and explore meaningful strategies to redress the shameful legacy of residential schools across Canada.
Margaret Holliston is retiring as the CDSS executive director after 14 years in that position. She moved to Camrose with her husband in August 1986, after he had accepted a position with then Camrose Lutheran College, now University of Alberta Augustana Campus. “We thought we would stay for a couple of years. He has since passed away, but I am still here. Admittedly, it took me many years–probably close to a decade–to get fully used to living in a small city in Alberta,” shared Margaret. “I grew up by the ocean in Victoria, and had lived in Ottawa for six years before moving to Alberta. Having both my children here, and working with FCSS/CDSS, helped me get to know the more multi-dimensional aspects of both Camrose and the province. “I first worked with FCSS as a researcher with Hutchinson Associates back in the 1990s. Bonnie Hutchinson, a familiar face and name to Camrose residents, had been an early director of CDSS, and knew FCSS and the history of FCSS very well. (FCSS, which stands for Family and Community Support Services, is a provincial-municipal partnership to provide locally determined preventive social services throughout Alberta via community-based programs like CDSS).” She learned a lot about FCSS working with Bonnie and then learned a lot about CDSS working on two local projects: evaluations of the Camrose Senior Centre Society (which, at the time, owned the now Mirror Lake Centre), and the Neighbourhood Youth Centre (now Boys and Girls Club), both of which received funding from CDSS. Her role with the Family Violence Action Society evolved over the years and led to the executive director position. “When I was hired as the part-time coordinator of the Family Violence Action Society, FVAS had just received two significant multi-year grants, and entered into an administrative arrangement with CDSS, complete with a small office. Those early years saw much work on policy and
program development, and I remember one of my early board chairs Janet Bauer fondly as we worked on a lot of those tasks together. I still consider Janet a good friend and we’ve kept in touch over the years.” Her position was parttime for the first five years or so, which left Margaret time to teach a course per term at Augustana: critical thinking, ethics, or social and political philosophy. “I enjoyed teaching, especially the balance of working with family violence at CDSS, and teaching philosophy at Augustana.” The two areas complemented each other well. FVAS started receiving CDSS funding around 200304 and, with a new grant from the provincial government starting, her position became full-time and she had to give up the teaching contracts. “In the early years, we added some adult counselling and anger management groups to the original mix of services (men’s and women’s family violence groups). In 2006, we started the Camrose Family Violence Response Council, which continues to meet, network, and cooperate on public education and professional development. The program and the position evolved much more under the past two program directors, Sheralyn Dobos and Lyndel Kasa, but I like to think that I helped create a solid foundation for FVAS back in those early days. It was also my privilege to contribute to CDSS overall during those years. I got to know CDSS and my CDSS colleagues quite well and to understand the CDSS administrative structure much better.” When her predecessor Wendy Gregg resigned her position in the summer of 2007, Margaret decided to apply for the job. Margaret’s tenure as CDSS executive director began Sept. 4, 2007. “When I retire, I will be just shy of 14 years serving CDSS as its executive director.” Until the end of 2006, CDSS operated within the administrative umbrella of Camrose County. Gregg did a lot of work to prepare CDSS to become autonomous from the County, but CDSS was still in the early stages of Margaret Holliston
this transition when Margaret was hired. “The County continues as our Unit Authority vis-à-vis the province and municipal partners (City of Camrose and the Villages of Bawlf, Bittern Lake, Edberg, Hay Lakes and Rosalind) and my successor will continue with some of the ongoing, evolving operational and administrative adjustments even after my tenure is finished.” Over the years, CDSS has had to cope with some FCSS funding challenges. Between roughly 2009 and 2015, the provincial grant did not increase. As expenses increased, however, having the same income was experienced as a decrease in revenue. “We had to reduce expenditures, which we did, and find new sources of revenue, which we also did. CDSS accepted responsibility for administering the PrairieCentral FASD Network for a small admin fee, which we did for several years. “A couple of internal CDSS programs acquired new project funding to augment core service funding. These sources brought with them contract staff and extra work, however, resulting in increased pressure on our single HR/financial admin staff.” In 2015-16, CDSS experienced another budgetary challenge: this time, the challenge of receiving “too much new funding” all at once through a two-step increase in the provincial FCSS grant over a very short period of time. The rather sudden infusion of funds required much unanticipated attention and planning to determine how they could be shared beyond current programs via short-time specific grants. “Since our FCSS funds are public funds, CDSS financial management is very committed to transparency and accountability, both of which require skilled attention to a degree the general public might not realize. With the additional dollars, CDSS helped get Camrose Pride Community up and running, and provided seed funding to Camrose Public Library’s Snacks in the Stacks, among other things. The challenge quickly became a success story for CDSS and the community as a whole. “I will miss my colleagues, but I am definitely ready to retire. I’ve been around long enough, and achieved enough to step aside and make room for the next executive director. I’m actually looking forward to a fallow year, and some visits to see family and friends in various places, now that we can finally travel again. Then, we shall see.”
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Helpful Tips for Writing Classified Ads Which Get Results! Be Thorough
Sure you want your ad to stand out from the rest, but don’t skimp on the sort of information that sells. The item’s condition, size, age, brand name, and colour are some of the basics readers want to know. Without them, your ad may be overlooked.
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Okay, so you want to include all the important basics. Don’t use strange abbreviations because our ads are designed to spell all the important details. Besides, you are not paying by the line, but by the word, so there is really no need to abbreviate.
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TO GIVE AWAY 11-WEEK OLD KITTENS – One grey tiger and one white. Very tame. Call 780-608-6189. FRIENDLY FARM KITTENS – 11 weeks old. Pics available. Call/text 780-226-5415.
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2ND BEST PAINTER IN TOWN – 30 years’ experience for all your painting needs. Call Rick the Painter, 780-672-0391.
Exaggerating your item’s finer points may bring in a lot of responses, but a buyer who’s misled won’t appreciate it and will take his business somewhere else. The cost of an item is one of the most important concerns of want ad readers. Ads showing prices are ones which get results. Giving a price also serves to “weed out” those buyers not in your price range.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS THE DR. “MAC” SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND for post-graduate education in nursing is accepting memorials. To donate or for applications and information, please write to AARN Education Trust Fund. 11620-168 St., Edmonton, AB T5M 4A6.
THANK YOU THE FAMILY OF GRANT ESHPETER – wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Fr. Joby Augustin for the very meaningful funeral and graveside service. To Bart Orr of Burgar Funeral Home, our deepest gratitude for your outstanding support to our family and for your heart of compassion and kindness shown to us. Thank you to the doctors and staff of Daysland Health Centre, as well as EMS staff, for your exemplary care of Grant. For everyone who gave their support, for the prayers, phone calls, cards, food and visits, all were so very appreciated. Your kindness will never be forgotten. ~ Cathy and family
WANTED WILL ACCEPT OLD VEHICLES, machinery, scrap iron, etc. Car batteries (will pay for). Call 780-672-6917 or 780686-5211.
SERVICES SELF-INKING STAMPS – Every shape, size, and colour. We deliver, right to your office. Camrose Booster Ltd., 4925-48 St., Camrose. Call us at 780-672-3142. J.D.’s SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, SALES & SERVICE – Ph. 780-672-7649. DSS CONSTRUCTION Don’t put off those projects any longer! Give me a call and we can plan together. Devin Meakins, Ph. 780-853-1080 McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD. Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded Where your business is appreciated 780-672-5242, Camrose THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK TAILORING in Camrose Tues. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs. Evening and Sat.: By Appointment Closed: Sun., Mon. and Holidays Please call 780-672-4793
CORE CARPENTRY – Decks, Pergolas, Fences, Windows and Doors, Garages, Renovations, Handiman and Maintnance Services. One year warranty on work. Call 780281-0962. Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter. See us on Facebook at corecarpentryinc
JUNK TO THE DUMP – Free estimates. Garages, Basements, Yards, Light hauling. Tom – 780-678-1847.
FOR RENT FOR RENT ADS NOW UPLOADED TO The Camrose Booster Website DAILY! MAIN STREET RETAIL SPACE – Ground floor retail space located in high traffic, southerly area of Main Street, Camrose. Generous 1,664 sq. ft. of prime space at 486850 Street. Nicely decorated, air conditioned. $13.92/sq. ft./year, plus share of property taxes, utilities, waste removal and insurance, boils out to $2,648.53 all-in monthly. Available immediately. Call Blain or Don at 780-672-3142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business. 2-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE – Spacious and bright, newer building. Located close to downtown amenities, walking paths. Private balcony, perfect for BBQ. 5 appliances including laundry and dishwasher. Surround yourself with quiet, courteous neighbours in a friendly, clean neighbourhood. Local owner managed, lawn mowing and snow removal provided. No children, no smoking, no pets. $1000/month, $800 D.D. Phone 780-679-7090. BEST LOCATION ON MAIN STREET CAMROSE – Excellent multi-use space, three rooms: reception area, office, separate work area with cupboard and sink, private office. $725/mo. includes all utilities. COVID workable. Be sure to see! 780-679-2170. TWO-BEDROOM SUITE – beautifully updated, spacious and bright in a fourplex apartment. Central Camrose location, close to Mirror Lake, Augustana University. Clean, quiet, non-smoking building. No children, no pets. Locally owned and managed. Snow shovelling and lawn mowing provided. $950/ mo. rent includes heat and water. Phone 780-679-7090. ROOMS FOR RENT in the Scotney and Jacqueline character homes. Both are 2.5 blocks from university in Camrose. Clean, quiet and bright. Rent is $495 - $600 monthly plus DD and includes WiFi, utilities, recycle pick-up, yard care and snow removal. Partially furnished w/ shared laundry. (Some rooms are fully furnished for international students.) This is an affordable, quality accommodation that fills quickly. (Some rooms still available.) No partiers, smokers or pets allowed. Reduced rate over the summer for students. Please call Dave P., 780678-6163.
5210-56 STREET APARTMENTS – 3-bedroom $1050, 2-bedroom $900, 1-bedroom $775. Water, heat, basic cable included. No partiers, no smokers. Call 587-557-9142. APARTMENT NEAR AUGUSTANA – and downtown. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Fridge, stove, water, heat included. One powered parking space. Free laundry. One year lease. No pets, no smoking. 780-672-9531. 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT – In excellent condition! Perfect for seniors. The suite has stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer, blinds and one parking stall. Heat, water, garbage pick up, Telus TV and internet included. Building has an elevator and social room. No smoking building. Call 780-678-2621 for more info or to set up a viewing. BRIGHT TWO-ROOM OFFICE SUITE in downtown Camrose. Main floor, no steps, large floorto-ceiling front window. Lots of parking, energized staff parking. 269 sq. ft. total area for $544.90 + GST/mo., all-in. Immediate occupancy. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business! STORAGE SPACE – in Downtown Camrose. Secure, clean, dry, heated storage space on main floor in office building. Easy access. 124 sq. ft. $200/mo. Also 77 sq. ft. for $125/mo. Available immediately. Call Blain or Don at 780-672-3142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business. Aspen Terrace 4920-66 Street 780-851-2723 SUMMER SPECIAL ON NOW! • Suites include fridge, stove, in-suite washer and dryer • We pay heat, water, parking • Small dogs and cats welcome • Close to SAVE ON FOODS 2-bdrm. suites available Call for Details DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE Second floor space with elevator access * 600 sq. ft. consisting of reception area, 2 offices overlooking main street and lunch area. $850/mo. including utilities. Now available. * 150 sq. ft. single office. $200/mo. including utilities. Call Corey at 780-679-3555 MAIN FLOOR OF HOUSE – Available August 1, near University. Completely furnished, two-bedroom, office, five appliances, single garage. Mature adults only. No pets, no smoking. $1400/month includes all utilities. Call 780-455-4983 or email berako@telus.net.
ESPECIALLY NICE OFFICE SUITE Generous 794 sq. ft. suite, suitable for two, three or more staff. Includes two private offices. Located in Downtown Camrose. Main floor, easily accessible, bright, quiet. $1,546.32/mo. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business.
CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE Selection of very nice street level offices in newer building in Downtown Camrose * Offices from 100-794 sq. ft. at prices to suit your budget * Building is almost entirely renovated and freshly repainted * Quiet, considerate neighbours * Easy access * Lots of parking for customers * Energized parking for tenants * Immediate occupancy Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business! OFFICE SPACE Bright second floor office overlooking Main Street Camrose. Generous 180 sq. ft. Quiet, considerate neighbours. $284.10 + GST monthly all inclusive, except communications. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business! 2-BEDROOM EXECUTIVE SUITE – 5 appliances. Quiet neighbourhood, quiet building. No pets, no partiers, no smoking. 780-608-3131. OFFICE AND SHOP FOR RENT 5234-46 Street, Camrose 1138 sq. ft. Only $1250/mo. Utilities included. Call 780-781-7037 SHORELINE APARTMENTS – Two-bedrooms, 4828-54 Street. Five minute walk to downtown and two minutes to walking trails. No smoking, no pets. 780-621-8495. APARTMENT SUITES – Large one and two-bedrooms at 4907-54 Street. In quiet building close to senior centre and community bus stop. Available now. No pets or smoking. Call 780672-3281 or 780-672-5369.
LIVESTOCK / FEED / AG BULLS FOR SALE – Purebred Black and Red Angus. Call 780-986-9088.
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CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued) MACHINERY SWATHER NO LONGER ‘CUTTING THE MUSTARD?’ Call The Camrose Booster Classifieds, 780-672-3142.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of TIMOTHY JOHN WOOLLEY, of the City of Camrose, Alberta who died on May 8, 2021. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by Friday, August 13, 2021, and provide details of your claim with WAYNE THRONDSON, Q.C., at Fielding & Company LLP, Suite 100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S3. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
REAL ESTATE RETIRE WITH CASH IN THE BANK – 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, master suite with jacuzzi tub. Main floor bedroom within 14 steps to bathroom. New shingles, 2-car heated garage with storage and wood working space. Parking in front for motorhome or boat. Large fenced back yard with raised garden beds and apple trees. $95,000. 306419-4400, Nokomis, SK.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of DAVID GEORGE TANTON, of the City of Camrose, AB who died on June 28, 2021 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by August 15, 2021, and provide details of your claim with: at
SHEILA TANTON (Executor) P.O. Box 738, Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0
If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regards to any claim you may have.
GARAGE SALES LARGE FAMILY GARAGE SALE – Summer/winter fishing equipment, camping items, tools, art/photography by professional local artist, jewelry/clothing of young women. 6107-32 Avenue. July 15, 16, 17, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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.
BOATS, RVS and CAMPERS 1999 TRAVELAIRE CAMPER – 23 ft. gooseneck. Sleeps six. Fridge, stove, microwave, water heater. Good condition. $6500. 780-908-9942, 780-608-5579. LOVE CAMPING, BUT TIRED OF SHOVELLING SNOW OFF THE AWNING IN MAY? Say goodbye to your Gulfstream! Move it fast with a Camrose Booster classified. Phone 780-672-3142. SELLING YOUR SEAWORTHY BOAT? Make a splash with an ad in the Booster classifieds! 780-672-3142.
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AUGUSTANA CUSTODIAL Competition No. S103945237 Posting Date Jun 15, 2021 Closing Date Jul 16, 2021 Hourly Range
$15.20 to $20.08 per hour, 37.50 hours per week
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions. - Night Shift – Sunday to Thursday - Day shift (Part-time) – Monday to Friday Located at Augustana Campus in Camrose, Alberta. Qualifications • Minimum High School Diploma; Norquest College Building Services Worker Certificate is an asset • 6 months’ experience • Working knowledge of the English language • WHMIS and First Aid certification preferred • Good product knowledge • Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures is an asset How to Apply Apply online https://apptrkr.com/2355795
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Class 1 Drivers Required Ross Agri has immediate openings for class 1 drivers pulling super Bs. Monday-Friday work, occasional overnights required. Combination of standard and automatic equipment. Preference given to candidates with 3 years’ experience. Clean abstract and first aid required. Send resumé to: dispatch@rossagri.ca
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Purely Canada Foods Battle River Railway
About Us
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
MANAGER/CARETAKER For 24-suite apartment, onsite caretaker suite. Duties include: • vacuuming, • basic maintenance, • yard care, • overseeing tenant matters, etc. Excellent opportunity for individual and/or couple as supplementary income. Candidate must be responsible, dependable, and bondable. Send resumé (reference CB 06/21) to Box 1115, Camrose, AB T4V 4E7 Inquiries at 780-679-4678
Grain Operations Manager
Battle River Railway is a New Generation Cooperative owned locally by and for farmers. Headquartered in Forestburg, AB, we own and operate our shortline railway from Camrose to Alliance, AB, as well as grain assets at three locations along our railway. Through our partnership with Purely Canada Foods, we aim to provide value to farmers as they sell their crops to local and global markets. Purely Canada Foods (PCF) is a vertically integrated grain exporting company headquartered just outside Regina, SK, with physical assets including railway infrastructure, grain storage terminals, private railcar fleet, and strategic farm acres. These assets allow PCF to reliably and nimbly provide the highest quality products and service to our domestic and international customers. Purely Canada has additional offices in Saskatoon, SK, Forestburg, AB, and Blenheim, ON.
Tasks
• Responsible for all grain operations and staff. Including facilities at Rosalind, Heisler and Alliance • Engage with existing customers and cultivating new customers • Planning and performing regular maintenance • Operating various grain handling equipment • Work with existing team to coordinate and communicate deliveries with farmers • Work with existing team to plan and execute a shipping schedule • Regular travel between locations is required
Skills required
Arts Engagement Manager Camrose Arts Society ~ $30/hour
The Camrose Arts Society is seeking a motivated, organized and experienced Arts Engagement Manager. This position includes a diverse portfolio related to the functioning of the Camrose Arts Society (CAS) and its initiatives. This position is a temporary, part-time position of 24 hours per week for six months duration from start date. Renewal of contract pending funding and successful delivery of position objectives. Full position details can be found at camroseartssociety.ca Please apply with a resumé and cover letter to info@camroseartssociety.ca by July 18, 2021. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. We thank all those who apply.
• Self driven, highly motivated, good communicator with a team attitude • Comfortable with spreadsheets, computers and texting is required • A valid class 5 license and an adequate personal vehicle (mileage will be paid) • Experience in the grain industry is required
Compensation
• Pay will be a competitive salary based on experience • Performance based bonus • Annual profit share eligible • Health benefits program • A laptop and an allowance for a personal phone will be provided Contact: Matt@battleriverrailway.ca Websites: BattleRiverRailway.ca, PurelyCanada.ca Employer: Battle River Railway Position: Full Time
BUSINESS KEEPS BUILDING AT HAUSER HOME HARDWARE
WE’RE HIRING!
Delivery Truck Driver We’ve expanded our delivery fleet. We need an experienced delivery driver, minimum Class 3. Air certification desirable. Capable of heavy lifting and excellence in customer service is a must. If you have at least 3 years’ driving history and a clean driver abstract, you may be right for us and us for you. We take all COVID-19 precautions seriously, are highly safety-conscious and offer attractive benefits package.
Benefits of working at Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre • an exciting retail work environment • competitive wages • opportunities for advancement • opportunity to learn about the thousands of products Home carries
• a clean, safe working environment • opportunity to help customers live better lives • company benefits • staff discount
Apply with resumé and references to Jill… 6809-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-8818 Fax 780-672-8809 Email jill@hhbccamrose.ca
BIRTHS To Amy-Ann
and Jordan Sand, of Camrose, a son on June 30. To K ristina Kuznetsova and Micheal Jennings, of Camrose, a son on July 1. To Mary Duram and Owrine Dsilva, of Viking, a daughter on July 2. To Nikish and Shilpa Sharma, of Camrose, a son on July 2.
DEATHS Gar y Donniva n
Bruner, of Lacombe, formerly of Camrose, on June 25, at 82 years of age. Kimberly Crowle, of Camrose, on July 1, at 62 years of age. Betty Jean Lofgren, of Camrose, formerly of Rosalind, on July 1, at 81 years of age. Marjorie Walker, of Seattle, at 94 years of age. G e orge Hen r y Kleinschroth, of Ministik, on July 6, at 96 years of age. Sophia Alice Sych, of Camrose, formerly of Bittern Lake, on July 6, at 88 years of age. Nadine Evelyn Evans, of Camrose, on July 7, at 84 years of age. Lillian Ann “Louise” Hubbard, of Edmonton, on July 8, at 81 years of age.
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A pastor decided to skip church one Sunday morning and go play golf. He told his assistant he wasn’t feeling well. He drove to a golf course in another town so nobody would know him. He teed off on the first hole. A huge gust of wind caught his ball, carried it an extra hundred yards and dropped it right in the hole for a 450-yard hole in one! An angel looked at God and said, “What did you do that for?” God smiled and said, “Who’s he going to tell?” Sleeping is hard in the summer because blankets are too warm, but without them I am vulnerable to monsters. My son has been away all week at summer camp. I asked my daughter, “Do you miss your brother?” She looked at me, puzzled, and said, “Isn’t he in his room?” Took our kids to a restaurant for the first time in over a year. As my six-year-old crouched in her chair, eating a burger patty like a feral child, and my four-year-old tried to remove her pants and painted her face with ketchup, it occurred to be that maybe we weren’t yet ready to re-enter society. Me as a kid [falling 10 feet off monkey bars]: “I’m okay!!!” Me now: “I tried to scoop ice cream that was a bit too frozen and I dislocated my shoulder.” A real smart TV would increase the volume when you start eating potato chips. I phoned my wife and asked her if she wanted me to pick up Fish and Chips on my way home from work, but she just grunted at me. I think she still regrets letting me name the twins. The credit union has just introduced a new service where, when you request it, they will text you your savings account balance. It’s really cool. I just wonder if the LOL at the end is necessary. Friend: “Your kids have so much energy. Where do they get it from?” Me: “They suck it directly from my soul.” A truck loaded with Vicks VapoRub overturned on the QE2 Highway during vacation season. Amazingly, there was no congestion for eight hours.
Visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any recreational body of water. Blue-green appears like scum, grass clippings, fuzz or globs on the surface of water, blue-green algae can be blue-green, greenish-brown, brown, and/ or pinkish-red, and often smells musty or grassy. Weather and wind conditions can cause algae blooms to move from one location in the lake to another. Note that areas of Little Beaver Lake in which the blue-green algae bloom is not visible can still be used for recreational purposes, even while this bluegreen algae health advisory is in place.
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PARK SOUNDS Murray Green, Camrose Booster Members of the singing group Joyce and Friends, all Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion members, sang summer songs at Mirror Lake Park to entertain people with fun and music on June 25.
Central Agencies Home of the Week
Four bedroom bungalow
There is no overdressing this summer. If you see me fully done up to go grocery shopping, mind your own business. These clothes have been waiting to be worn in public for months! Is there a nicer feeling than being in a room full of people and the dog chooses to come and sit next to you? I think not. I used to date a girl who couldn’t stop counting. I often wonder what she’s up to now. Wore my husband’s shoes outside and now I can’t stop grilling things and checking my weather app. Has anyone else used WD40 to get rid of mice? It doesn’t work, but it stops the squeaking. If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to see it… a chihuahua five hundred miles away will bark at it. Husbands, every time you talk to your wife, you should be aware, “This conversation is being recorded for quality assurance and training purposes.” When one door closes, another one opens. Other than that, it’s a pretty good car. A doctor’s toilet was plugged, so he called the plumber. The plumber said, “It’s 3:00 in the morning, can’t it wait?” The doctor said, “If you were sick, I’d have to come out.” The plumber said, “Fair enough,” and went to the doctor’s house. He lifted the toilet seat, threw in two Tylenol and said, “Give it a few days and if it’s still the same, give me a call.” When is a cow hairy on the inside and outside at the same time? When it stands in the doorway of the barn. At my age, getting lucky means walking into a room and remembering what I came in for. Whoever put the letter “B” in the word “subtle” is a genius.
By Lori Larsen
Now is the time to get into home ownership with this lovely four bedroom bungalow located in the beautiful Elizabeth Heights Park subdivision. The virtually maintenance-free brick exterior of the home adds charm to the well-maintained home and property. As you enter the home, you can head into the living room where you can enjoy sitting in front of the fireplace and gazing out the large front window. Laminate wood f loors follow through to the formal dining area that could easily be used as a home office or family entertainment area that leads directly into the kitchen. The u-shaped kitchen offers room to prepare meals while visiting with family or guests sitting in the kitchen nook area. Plenty of cupboards and counter space and a pantry mean lots of prep room and tucked away storage. A patio door leads out to the stunning backyard with a deck and patio area, perfect for outdoor entertaining.
Retreat to your master bedroom and a private two-piece en suite after a long day. Two more bedrooms, one of which is currently set up as a spacious laundry area, and a four-piece main bathroom provide lots of living space. The completely finished basement has a good-sized family room, two more bedrooms and a completely renovated three-piece bathroom. Older children could enjoy some privacy or you could easily set up a hobby room. The backyard is beautifully maintained, thanks to underground sprinklers, fully fenced and features a grassy area, two garden sheds and a large paver brick pad with a gate for easy RV parking. Ready for you to move right in, with fast possession, this home, located at 7013-43 Avenue and priced at $335,900, is the perfect place to finish out your summer and head into fall. For a personal viewing, contact Lyndsey Delwo at:
Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or 780-678-6117 Cell
Lyndsey Delwo
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CENTRAL AGENCIES REALTY
The Central Agencies Realty Team is eager to go to work for you! We’ve been matching buyers with sellers, with integrity, since 1963. Graham Wideman, 780-679-8384; Matt Banack, 780-608-9733; Matthew Mayer, 780-781-7088; Lyndsey Delwo, 780-678-6117; Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed, 587-322-5511; Sascha Dressler, 780-781-8242; Wally Wrubleski, 780-781-7323.
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CAMROSE HOMES
Sat., July 17, 11am-1pm 6105 Enevold Drive
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WOW! GORGEOUS WALKOUT BUNGALOW, AWESOME 34’x30’ GARAGE, OVERLOOKING LAKE … Absolutely perfect! Custom quality build. Awesome deck/patio, maintenance-free yard. Views, lifestyle, it’s perfect! Asking $949,000 A1109558
SOLD CENTURY MEADOWS – Impressive 4-bdrm. home with massive yard. Asking $429,900 A1093500
CLOSE TO JACK STUART SCHOOL … reno’d kitchen, open MF living. 24’x26’ htd. garage. Asking $339,900 A1128618
MULTI-FAMILY
AMAZING WALKOUT BUNGALOW OVERLOOKING LAKE IN VALLEYVIEW! Exc. quality, craftsmanship. Gorgeous plan, open staircase, superb kitchen, amazing master suite, awesome bsmt., / entertainment area + more! You’ll love it! Now only $739,000 A1080211
BEAUTIFUL VALLEYVIEW DUPLEX – Both sides available! Great floor plan. 3 bdrm., 3 baths, cozy FP. By parks, valley walking trails. Asking $505,000 A1089197
RESIDENTIAL LOTS HUSTLE PARK ... by huge playground and west end amenities! • 18 cul-de-sac lots, start from $114,290 SOUTHWEST MEADOWS ... by parks, playground and West End amenities! • 11 large cul-de-sac lots, from $139,425 Call now for more information!
NEW LISTIN
SOLD GREAT HOME, PERFECT LOCATION! … backing park, green space. Everything you need, 4 bdrm., 3 baths, great yard, htd. garage, a/c! Awesome maintenance free deck! Asking $414,900 A1105918
AN ABSOLUTE STUNNER – Top quality finished, granite, custom kitchen, Euroline windows, infloor heat everywhere! 1629 sq. ft. raised bungalow backing a park. Asking $724,500 A1098544
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OVERLOOKING JUBILEE PARK Top floor 2-bdrm., 2 bath condo. Asking $299,900 A1104476
NEW ZERO STEP DESIGN! Non-bsmt., beautiful 1456 sq. ft. bungalow. Superb garage. Active community! Asking $484,420 A1031265
NEW Price
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BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME, AWESOME CULDE-SAC LOCATION ~ CENTURY MEADOWS! WOW! It just sparkles! Spacious 1793 sq. ft. 5-bdrm. home. Exceptional property, awesome location. Be sure to view! Asking $369,900 A1116128
PARADISE AT RED DEER LAKE – 2010 built fully fin. 1320 sq. ft. bungalow on 2 lots (1 acre) 24’x34’ htd. garage, 2-tiered deck, a/c + more. Enjoy nature by the water side! Asking $535,000 A1098985
EXC. BUSINESS/INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY, ZONED M1 … 10,000 sq. ft. + 2nd floor mezzanine, offices. Three titled bays, 14’x16’ doors. Easy customer access. Call now! Asking $1,149,000 A1107557
WOW! AWESOME BUSINESS LOCATION! Prime location, high visibility. Ideal for professional services. Natural lighting! Easy customer access. A great place for your business! Asking $229,500 A1065008
BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS BUNGALOW HOME … Gated RV parking. 5-bdrms., country style eat in kitchen. Great area close to parks and west end shopping. Lovingly cared for with pride of ownership. Available for quick possession. Asking $335,900 A1111744
SOLNDEW PRICE!
SOUTH VIEW LOT IN SPARTAN ESTATES! Asking $50,000 CA0183063 3.01 ACRES CLEARED IN BIG HAY LAKES DRAINAGE DISTRICT Gas and power adjacent to property. Asking $124,900 A1097125 8 MINUTES FROM BEAUMONT … 59 +/– acres to build your dream home! ! Listing A1125450 Asking $329,000 N EW
40’x60’ QUALITY BUILT SHOP on 1.36 acres in Camrose. Asking $585,000 A1113895 Millang Industrial Park … 4.13 Acres ready to build on! Listing !A1125318 Asking $520,000 N EW Millang Industrial Park … 6.05 ! acres! Asking $749,000 N EW Listing A1125445
Beautiful Walkout Bungalows by Battle River Homes
BEAUTIFUL CENTRE COURT CONDO … with attached garage! Close to walking trails, senior centre. Open design, vaulted ceilings. You’ll love the setting, lifestyle! Asking $254,900 A1116360
OUT OF TOWN
NEW PR ICE!
EXC. MOVE-IN READY HOME IN FERINTOSH! 2+1 bdrm. 1625 sq. ft., gas FP, MF laundry. 2 lge. decks, dble. garage, RV parking, all on lge. dble. lot. Quiet lifestyle 20 min. from Camrose. Asking $169,900 A1082297 NEW NORWAY LOT – 65’ wide lot at the edge of town in Spartan Estates! Asking $50,000 A1122563
NEW Listing EXCEPTIONAL 2572 SQ. FT. HOME 7+/– acres right on pavement, w/multiple outbuildings! Asking $690,000 A1075552
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LITTLE BEAVER LAKE ESTATES Enjoy the cottage life in peace and quiet. All contents included so you can move right in and make yourself at home. Asking $225,000 A1123691
HUGE HOME IN MEETING CREEK 1920 sq. ft. bungalow – needs attention but great potential! Asking $129,900 A1075286
BITTERN LAKE … Affordable living. 3-bdrm., 1-bath mobile (1993) on its own lot w/oversized deck. Asking $99,999 A1098575 DAYSLAND LOT– Serviced lot across from ball diamonds! Asking $29,000 A1123876
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Lake views !
WALKOUT LAKE ESTATES! • 1248 sq. ft. • Superb deck, patio • Dev. bsmt. • Landscaped Asking $528,162 A1032894
Lakeside walkouts available!
DAYSLAND – Gorgeous 2096 sq. ft., 3+2bdrm. home! Amazing open design. Beautiful curved staircase, conservatory/music room, awesome gourmet kitchen, superb master, exc. bsmt. dev. Quality, lifestyle, you’ll love it! Asking $379,900 A1088745
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WOW! COZY AND CUTE! I can be your new home with minor changes. Awesome 50’x140’ lot. 16’x24’ heated garage. A great place to call home! Asking $229,500 A1064980
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SPACIOUS HOME with most of the updating already done. Fenced yard, large garage, extra parking. Asking $184,500 A1072113
BUSINESS EXC. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Growing residential/commercial cleaning business. Call now!
FARMS
GREAT OPPORTUNITY for intensive farming operation, or someone who needs lots of indoor and outdoor storage space, on hwy! Asking $550,000 A1075322
160 ACRE PROPERTY east of Camrose Asking $650,000 CA0184968
102.82 ACRES CLOSE TO MIQUELON LAKE With power andOgas, S LD on pavement. Asking $389,000 A1108032
NEW NORWAY Fully finished newer 4-bdrm. bi-level. Asking $269,000 A1080911
PERFECT HOBBY FARM … 40 acres with all services on Miquelon Lakes. Only 3/4 mile off pavement! Asking $419,000 A1095210
IN ONE WORD ~ “WOW”! …
EXCEPTIONAL 2572 SQ. FT. HOME 19.99+/– acres right on pavement, w/multiple outbuildings! Asking $1,140,000 A1075576 142 +/– ACRES EAST OF CAMROSE and one km north on Range Road 180. Asking $454,900 A1096135
NEW ADULT COMMUNITY ZERO STEPS! NEW ZERO-STEP DESIGN Awesome views! Beautiful 1319 sq. ft. bungalow! Full bsmt., superb garage! Asking $519,900 A1031243
Asking $559,900 A1044949
R AFFORDABLE CONDO … 2 bdrm., NEWER reno’d, convenient location! Steps away from golf course and west end amenties. Asking $129,000 A1101707
GEMINI CENTRE, TURN KEY – 2104 sq. ft. FURNISHED! Board room, bull pen, 6 offices, reception. EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS! Only $16/sq. ft. + common A1044102
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A couple more terrific family properties conscientiously designed and carefully built by
2-Storey walk out! Unobstructed valley views!
EDUCED !
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SOLD Walkout – Lake Estates! • 1248 sq. ft. • 26’x20.5’ garage Asking $532,162 A1032901
NEW LISTIN
2-BDRM. DUPLEX … would be great for first time home buyer! Needs some TLC. Asking $149,000 A1126899
DAYSLAND LOT – Oversized 75’x100’ lot! Asking $35,000 A1121938
Awesome Community ~ Park ~ ~ Lake, Trails ~ ~ Quality ~ ~ Craftsmanship ~ ~ Finished w/elegance ~
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IATE OR INVESTMENT HOME! GREAT STARTER IMMED Easy walk to University, walking trails. Cozy 988 sq. ft., 2+2 bdrm. bungalow. Private yard, 24’x20’ garage + more! Asking $232,500 A1095248
FULLY FIN. BI-LEVEL … on Erickson Drive, backing a green space. 4 bdrm., 2 baths. Single garage, close to Jack Stuart School. Asking $258,500 A1101768
QUIET MONTCALM AVENUE … 1288 sq. ft. Complete reno on MF. Check the extras! Asking $258,000 A1069583
THIS COULD BE THE ONE! 1357 sq. ft., 2 bdrm., 1.5 storey w/24’x22’ htd. garage. Asking $159,000 A1113023
3-BDRM. DUPLEX … would be great for first time home buyer! Needs some TLC. Asking $144,000 A1126896
COMMERCIAL AMAZING COUNTRY LIFESTYLE, ENERGY EFF. Asking $629,000 A1024270
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4-BDRM. BI-LEVEL … at the edge of town with view of open field. Asking $234,000 A1126888
TERRIFIC VALLEYVIEW BUNGALOW … Paved, gated RV space. 4 bdrm., 3 baths. Open concept layout w/really amazing bsmt. design! Asking $444,900 A1104940
MULTI-FAMILY LOTS
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BEAUTIFUL 3-BDRM. TOWNHOUSE CONDO – by parks and schools! Exc. design! Vaulted ceilings, bright windows, private entrance. Awesome lifestyle, call now! Now only $172,900 A1097341
MODERN BUNGALOW DUPLEX … close to west end amentities. 3-bdrm. en suite, a/c. Fenced yard, single garage. Asking $284,500 A1118964
VINTAGE BUNGALOW IN AUGUSTANA AREA 5 bdrm. 1851 sq. ft., potential mother-in-law suite. 2 garages, close to amenities. Asking $259,000 A1096124
TERRIFIC 5-BDRM. HOME … backing onto park, playground space! Eat-in kitchen, spacious LR, FR. Room for everyone! Asking $359,900 A1111745
2.5 ACRES ZONED R3 AND MULTI-FAMILY ... Exceptional west end location. Call now!
SOLD NEW PR ICE!
CUTE 3-BDRM. … 3 level split w/extra garage space in college area. Welcome home! Asking $242,900 A1108559
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SPACIOUS 5-BDRM. BUNGALOW on 33 +/- acres only 10 min. from Camrose Asking $475,000 A1086617 3.01 ACRES CLEARED IN BIG HAY LAKES DRAINAGE DISTRICT Gas and power adjacent to property. Asking $124,900 A1097121 3.01 ACRES CLEARED IN BIG HAY LAKES DRAINAGE DISTRICT Gas and power adjacent to property. Asking $114,900 A1097112 GREAT FLEXIBLITY IN MAYERTHORPE Over 23 acres along Hwy 43 Asking $230,000 CA0168666
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BEAUTIFUL VALLEYVIEW DUPLEX – Both sides available! Great floor plan. 3 bdrm., 3 baths, cozy FP. By parks, valley walking trails. Asking $252,500 A1089160
NEW LISTIN
NEW ZERO STEP DESIGN! Awesome views, beautiful 1319 sq. ft. bungalow. Dev. bsmt. Superb garage! Asking $519,900 A1031243
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2-BDRM. CONDO W/GARAGE! By schools, city centre! Vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring. Private entrance. Great investment or starter! Asking $174,900 A1106356
QUICK POSS
BEAUTIFUL BI-LEVEL, AWESOME YARD … Quality built, bright open design, vaulted ceilings. Exc. bsmt., htd. garage, RV parking, a/c + more! Just move in! Asking $377,500 A1102238
NEW PR ICE!
WOW! PERFECT HIDEAWAY, RED DEER LAKE! … Secluded log cabin with treed yard, amazing setting. 2 garages, organic gardens. A must see! Asking $497,000 A1103950
UPDATED 1416 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW on oversized lot close to Mirror Lake! Asking $309,900 A1069302
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CENTURY MEADOWS … Exc. family home, fully dev., a/c, underground sprinkler system, option for RV parking, htd. dble. garage, plus much more! Asking $395,000 A1126653
WALKOUT VILLAS overlooking Valleyview Lake, awesome views! Developed w/o bsmt. Superb upper deck and patio, landscaped. 23’x20’5 garage. Just move in! Asking $528,162 A1032894
DOWNTOWN CAMROSE … 54’10” x 235’ lot zoned R3. Comes with 40’x32’ heated garage. (2009) Asking $220,000 A1128477
TOWNHOME CONDO … End unit 3-bdrm. Close to schools, downtown core. Asking $178,000 A1102898 BEAUTIFUL VALLEYVIEW DUPLEX – Both sides available! Great floor plan. 3 bdrm., 3 baths, cozy FP. By parks, valley walking trails. Asking $252,500 A1089150
TERRIFIC BUNGALOW HOME – bordering park space. 4 bdrm. plus den. MF laundry. Htd. garage, RV parking. Asking $409,900 A1092250
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GRAND TRUNK LANDING Upgraded top floor condo. 2 bdrm., 2 baths. Underground parking, west facing balcony. Asking $314,500 A1108044
ONLY ONE NON-BASEMENT HOME LEFT!
SOLD
NEW ZERO-STEP DESIGN Non-bsmt. Beautiful 1456 sq. ft. bungalow! Superb garage! Active community! • Master planned community Asking $484,420 A1031265
• Designed for active adults • No condo fees • Community lifestyle
4001-50 Street, Camrose Phone 780.672.5851 www.ipdi.biz
CALL NOW TO VIEW!