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BIRTHS
To Melissa JohnsonAlmeida and Dillon Burvill, of Ferintosh, a daughter on July 12.
To Danielle and Brad Trautman, of Camrose, a son on July 15.
To Lisa and Daniel Enrijo, of Camrose, a son on July 16.
To Taryn Irwin and Ty Tupechka, of Camrose, a daughter on July 16. DEATHS
John Harvey Wight of Camrose, formerly of Hughenden, on July 19 at 87 years of age.
Jacqueline “Jackie” Terri Virtue of Camrose, formerly of Grande Prairie on July 20 at 70 years of age.
Patrick George of Beaver County on July 21 at 68 years of age.
Schizophrenia fundraiser
By Murray Green
Schizophrenia Society of Alberta and the Camrose office is ordering Cuppa Hope Blend, a medium roast coffee as a fundraiser for programs and expenses.
“This blend is specially prepared for the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta,” said Anthony Holler, peer support program coordinator in Camrose.
One in 100 people will have some form of schizophrenia in their lives. The programs you help through your purchase of SSA’s coffee help reduce hospital visits and offer supports to those with schizophrenia, as well as their families and loved ones.
For more information on the fundraiser or the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta, contact Anthony Holler at aholler@schizo phrenia.ab.ca.
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
St. Mary’s Hospital Needs Volunteers!
St. Mary’s Hospital will be hosting a world-renowned Emergency Department Echo Ultrasound course in August/ September 2021. This will be a huge milestone for our hospital and community as we solidify ourselves at the forefront of ground-breaking technological advances in the diagnosis and management of our patients. Improving physician skills in point of care ultrasound SAVES LIVES! To make this course a success, we need YOU to help us as a volunteer model. You, your friends, and family can all sign up! You can sign up for one or all the course days. Female volunteers will only have the ultrasound sensor placed on their abdomen and male volunteers will have the ultrasound sensor placed on their abdomen and chest wall. There will be no intimate exams. The only pre-requisites for female models are that they are over the age of 16, should be pre-menopausal and should not have had a hysterectomy. We will provide snacks and beverages on all course dates! Each day there will be a lucky draw for $100 Starbucks gift cards! Sign up to volunteer as a “model” and you’ll be automatically entered to win! Sign up will be on a rst come rst served basis. Where: St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose
When (you can sign up for one day, or for all of the days):
1. Saturday, August 7, 2021 a. 07:45 – 11:45 (only MALES can sign up for this time) b. 12:00 – 16:45 (only FEMALES can sign up for this time) 2. Sunday, August 8, 2021 (anyone can sign up for ONE of the below sessions): a. 08:00 – 10:00 c. 12:45 – 14:45 b. 10:00 – 12:00 d. 14:45 – 16:45 3. Saturday, September 18, 2021 (anyone can sign up for ONE of the below sessions): a. 08:00 – 10:00 c. 12:45 – 14:45 b. 10:00 – 12:00 d. 14:45 – 16:45 4. Sunday, September 19, 2021 (anyone can sign up for ONE of the below sessions): a. 08:00 – 10:00 b. 10:00 – 12:00
How to sign up:
Email camroseultrasound@gmail.com with your name, sex, gender, contact number, date(s) and time slot(s) you’d like to volunteer. We will email you all the information you’ll need prior to the course dates. We thank you in advance for participating in this course and we greatly appreciate you taking the time to help us! Sincerely, Dr. Larry Chapman
Battle River Power Coop is a cooperative electric utility in Central Alberta supplying electricity to about 8700 rural members. We have a staff of about 53 employees engaged in all aspects of power distribution from installation to maintenance to billing, all administered from the same office near Camrose, Alberta.
IT Assistant
(Maternity Leave)
IT Assistant will provide support and assistance to the IT Manager in the day-to-day maintenance and security of the IT System.
General Summary:
o Assist in evaluating and prioritizing incoming work order requests o Handle problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution, and follow-up for routine user problems o Consult with support to explain software errors or to recommend changes to programs o Contact Software and Hardware Vendors to request service regarding defective products o Prepares software documentation outlining training, process and procedures and possible visual displays o Work with IT Manager with new system facilitation, current system enhancements o Perform daily, weekly, and monthly backups as required
Qualifications:
o One (1) year certificate from college or technical school o One (1) to two (2) years’ related experience and/or training preferred o Equivalent combination of education and experience o Good judgement and problem-solving skills o Excellent organization and time management skills o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both in verbal and written o Ability to adapt to changes and excel in a team environment o Solid knowledge of information security principles and practices Hours of Operation: Hours of operation are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Salary and Benefits: Battle River Power Coop offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits and a positive work environment. The starting salary for this position will be based upon the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. Applications: Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and current resumé via email or to address below by August 6, 2021, at 4:00 pm. We
appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please submit your resumé to: Battle River Power Coop Attention: Human Resources Box 1420, Camrose, AB T4V 1X3 Fax: 780-672-7969 Email: brpc@brpower.coop
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By Lori Larsen
If you are looking for a summer activity that doesn’t have to cost a lot, is close to home and will deepen your appreciation for all things wild and wonderful, get out and explore some wildlife in your own backyard. But before you do, take in the Camrose Greenspace and Wildlife Society final summer presentation, ‘The Do’s and Don’ts of Wildlife Tourism’, to be held Thursday, July 29 via Zoom.
“We will be featuring Carolyn Cook, BSc Environmental Science, and she will be speaking about seeking wildlife tourism,” said Greenspace and Wildlife Stewardship coordinator, Rhyleigh Henault. “She will focus on some activities that are safe and aid in raising awareness for conservation of vulnerable species, while other forms of wildlife tourism are unsustainable, exploitive, and do more harm than good.”
According to Cook it isn’t always obvious which activities are ethical and which are not.
Attendees will learn how to tell the difference and decide for themselves what is worth the cost of admission.
On July 22, over 15 people turned out at Dr. Greg King’s presentation on Urban Forests.
“We had a fantastic turn-out at our first and only in-person event,” noted Henault. “Greg gave so much valuable knowledge about how having trees in our urban areas can not only benefit us aesthetically, but also the tremendous economic, psychological and community benefits.
“We also learned about trees’ ability to decrease floods, cool our streets, and their effectiveness at holding huge amounts of carbon within them.
The presentation covered the importance of tree diversity in urban areas in order to decrease the spread of tree diseases and pest infestations.
“Overall, the walk was a great way to enjoy a beautiful evening and learn some new things along the way.”
Attendees at the July 29 presentation will be eligible to enter a random draw to be made at the end of the presentation.
For more information about the Camrose Greenspace and Wildlife Society or to receive the Zoom link invitation for the July 29 presentation, email Rhyleigh at wildlifestew ardship@camrose.ca.
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster
Camrose Greenspace and Wildlife Stewardship coordinator Rhyleigh Henault, front left, and presenter Dr. Greg King, front right, welcome guests to a presentation on Urban Forests.
Central Agencies Home of the Week Three bedroom half duplex
By Lori Larsen
Are you looking for a great start to home ownership or potential to subsidize your income with a rental property. Then this three bedroom half duplex may be exactly what you need.
Located in the Cascades neighbourhood, there are parks, playgrounds, shopping, golfing and restaurants all within walking distance.
Three bedrooms and three bathrooms offer plenty of room for a young family starting out or the possibility of having a roommate to help pay the mortgage.
Upgraded flooring brings a fresh look to the home and subtle paint colours and white trim keep it stylish. An open floor plan makes the home bright and airy.
The living room flows easily into the well appointed kitchen, with a corner pantry that offers plenty of extra storage. A dining area adjacent to the kitchen makes staying in on the conversation easy while preparing meals. A door leads directly from the kitchen/ dining area to the back deck so you can easily take your living to the great outdoors. A twopiece powder room on the main level is convenient for visitors.
Retreat to the privacy of the upper level and the master suite with a walkin closet and its own private four-piece en suite. Two more bedrooms and another four-piece bathroom keep the noise of the main level away from sleeping areas.
The basement is ready for you to complete to your specific needs.
Your own private backyard is fully fenced and a double attached front facing garage is a huge asset.
Well worth a look, this half duplex located at 6802-50 Avenue #3 priced at $239,900, provides the perfect opportunity to get into home ownership on a low budget. Join Al for an open house on Friday, July 30 from 5 until 7 p.m. Contact Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed at:
Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 St., Camrose 780-672-4495 or 587-322-5511 Cell
My whole life I never read a warning label telling me not to eat laundry detergent or put glue in my hair. Somehow, I just knew. Perhaps I’m a genius! The fi rst bottle of Coca Cola from 1894 contained around 3.5 grams of cocaine. This explains why our grandparents could walk to and from school, uphill, both ways, in the snow, barefoot. A pirate went to the doctor the other day and said “I have moles on me back aarrrgh!” The doctor said “it’s okay, they’re benign.” The pirate responds, “Count again, I think there be ten.” So, if a cow doesn’t produce milk is it a milk dud, or an udder failure? If you wait long enough to cook dinner, everyone will eat cereal. Follow us for more recipes! Sometimes the thoughts in my head get bored, and go for a stroll out through my mouth. This usually doesn’t end too well. My housekeeping style is best described as: there appears to have been a struggle. More proof that girls mature faster than men: men don’t develop breasts until their mid-forties. The inventor of Velcro has died. RIP! “I’m going to the store. You can come if you want.” – My wife telling me that I’m going to the store with her. Behind every great man is the drawer that I need to get into, why are you even in the kitchen right now? While you can’t buy happiness, you can marry a Ukrainian cook and that’s kind of the same thing. I once dated a girl with a twin and people always asked me how I could tell them apart. It was simple, Alison painted her nails and Bob had a beard. Someone broke into my garage and stole my limbo stick. Seriously, how low can you go? I guess having a dog named Shark at the beach wasn’t a great idea. They say with age comes wisdom, therefore they are not wrinkles, they are wise cracks. I felt uncomfortable using GPS to drive to the cemetery. When I arrived it blurted out “You have reached your fi nal destination.” Sleeping next to someone you love makes you fall alseep faster, reduces depression, and helps you live longer – until they start to snore. I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right and exercise. But that was four hours ago, when I was young and full of hope. Tip to keep brownies fresh – eat them all in one sitting. Sometimes when you cry, nobody sees your tears. Sometimes when you’re hurt, nobody sees your pain. Sometimes when you’re sad, nobody sees your sorrow. But when you pass gas just ONE TIME… I don’t have a dirty mind. Just a sense of humour with occasional adult content. Shoutout to everyone who can remember their home phone number from childhood but can’t remember the password you changed last week. You are our people! A police officer came to my house and asked me where I was between 5 and 6. He seemed irritated when I answered Kindergarten.
• Boy to Boy: 00:00:59 • Boy to Mom: 00:00:50 • Boy to Dad: 00:00:30 • Boy to Girl: 01:23:59 • Girl to Girl: 05:29:59 • Mom to Married
Daughter: 10:50:58 • Wife to Husband: 14 Missed Calls
