Out and About . . . . . . . . . . . 18

CRE brings Bavarian Exposition to city

By Murray Green

The Camrose Regional Exhibition (CRE) will be hosting an Oktoberstock, a Bavarian Exposition, which will be held outdoors on the grounds on September 18.

Oktoberstock is a twist on the traditional German Oktoberfest with a full day of activities that promote the diversity of the community of Camrose and the region.

The event will also feature a number of fantastic live performers including Brabec Brothers, Mourning Wood, Metis Child and Family Jiggers, Off the Rails, Battle River’s Got Talent performers and The Borch Brothers.

Beer and Cider enthusiasts can sample the best in local fare from Bent Stick Brewing and True North Cider.

“We’re really excited about hosting Oktoberstock,” said CRE president, Brent Byers. “It represents one of the first opportunities for the community to reconnect, and come together and celebrate. Safety has been top of mind in our planning, and we just want everyone to come out, let their hair down and enjoy themselves in a fun, safe and family friendly environment.”

Tickets can be purchased through the CRE website or on Eventbrite.

For more information, contact Dianne Kohler at the CRE at dkohler@ cre.ab.ca or phone 780672-3640.

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Daily Buffet: Mon.-Fri., 11 am-2 pm Sunday Buffet: 10 am-2 pm and 5-8:30 pm

Turkey Buffet: First Sunday of the Month – 5 to 8:30 pm Chinese Buffet: Last Monday of the Month – 5 to 8:30 pm

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Blue Moon Marquee offers blues music

By Murray Green

The Rose City Roots Music Society will be launching its fall season with the Blue Moon Marquee band at 8 p.m. on September 10 at the Bailey Theatre.

The swinging blues band started in Alberta, but they currently make their home in British Columbia. A.W. Cardinal (vocals/guitar) and Jasmine Colette (vocals/bass/ drums) write and perform original compositions influenced by anything that swings, jumps or grooves.

Artists such as Lonnie Johnson, Louis Armstrong, Blind Willie Jonson, Charley Patton, Howlin’ Wolf, Screaming Jay Hawkins, Tom Waits, Memphis Minnie and Django Reinhardt are deeply infused in the soul of their music.

Blue Moon Marquee released its third CD, Bare Knuckles & Brawn, on their own label.

Amazing, Authentic Mexican or Salvadorean dine in or to go!

Skip the Dishes and Pick-up available Treat yourself to s Caliente Latin flavours or our famous favourite arena foods

Camrose Rec Centre – Encana Arena Concession 4412-56 Street, Camrose on

Coalition here to assist seniors

By Senior Coalition

If you are a regular reader of this column it may have crossed your mind, “Who the heck is this Senior’s Coalition anyway? They sure seem to have their finger on the pulse of the elder nation!” This month’s column should bring all to light and hopefully inspire you.

Back in the mists of time a diverse group that included seniors, community agencies, church representatives and health professionals determined that the community could do more to meet the needs of local seniors. They united under the Seniors Coalition banner, hosted by CDSS (Camrose and District Support Services). Their vision and purpose was to create opportunities to encourage Camrose to develop into a place where seniors (60 plus) are valued members of the community and have exceptional quality of life.

The mission of the Coalition was determined as follows: • Identify seniors’ needs and issues • Enable seniors to have access to resources and services • Promoting the value of seniors • Empowering seniors to address their own needs • Advocating for seniors issues with local, provincial and federal governments

That is what it looked like on paper. What they have accomplished is so much more exciting and frankly, impressive. This was the birthplace of the SOS Program (Service Options for Seniors), which continues to be the seniors’ go-to place for information, referral and support services. The booklet and e-document “Supports for the Journey” was developed by and for seniors as they age and move through life phases, forms of housing and various age specific support. For many years the Coalition hosted Seniors’ Week with event luncheons featuring speakers, authors and comedians among others. Over the years they have hosted mayors, reeves, ministers and Members of the Legislature from the provincial government, Members of Parliament and the Alberta Seniors Advocate in order to provide seniors with direct access to their representatives. A federal grant was secured in 2019 to develop a dynamic online hub of local seniors’ services and resources which will be launched officially spring 2022. And of course this column sponsored by the Camrose Booster acts as a means of getting information out into the community that is of particular interest to seniors and their champions. There are many initiatives that have played a part in making Camrose the senior friendly town it is. Everything Seniors Coalition does moves towards improving the quality of life of Camrose Seniors.

But this is not the time to rest on our laurels. Moving into 2022 the Coalition is thinking about compassionate communities. At its core, a Compassionate Community is about improving the quality of life for people with a life-limiting illness and their families by encouraging people to advocate and provide assistance and practical support within their community. What makes a compassionate community and what can Camrose do to become more compassionate? On a personal level as well, how do I want to be treated as I age? How do I want my family to be treated as they age? What things can we all work on as a community to improve our quality of life and make it more compassionate? What does a compassionate community look like?

Does this sound interesting to you? Join the conversation and let us know what you think. Share your thoughts on compassion with Shannon or Joy at camseniorscoalition@ gmail.com. You can call to reach out to the Seniors Coalition by contacting Christina at 780-672-4131 or Maria at 780-672-0141.

Rosacea is a common skin disease

By Murray Green

Alberta Health Services reminds us that Rosacea is a common skin disease that affects people over the age of 30. It causes redness on your nose, cheeks, chin and forehead. Some people get little bumps and pimples on the red parts of their faces. Rosacea can also cause burning and soreness in your eyes.

If your rosacea bothers you or has gotten worse, talk to your doctor. Getting treatment can help your skin look and feel better, and it may keep your rosacea from getting worse.

Experts are not sure what causes rosacea. They know that something irritates the skin and affects the skin’s immune response. It tends to affect people who have fair skin or blush easily, and it seems to run in families.

The pattern of redness on a person’s face makes it easy for a doctor to diagnose rosacea. Most of the time, medical tests are not needed or used.

Rosacea often flares when something causes the blood vessels in the face to expand, which causes redness. Common triggers are exercise, sun and wind exposure, hot weather, stress, spicy foods, alcohol and hot baths. Swings in temperature from hot to cold or cold to hot can also cause a flareup. Rosacea is not caused by heavy alcohol use, as people thought in the past. But in people who have rosacea, drinking alcohol may cause symptoms to get worse.

People with rosacea may have a flushed, red face with sensitive, dry skin that may burn or sting; small bumps and pimples or acne-like breakouts; skin that gets coarser and thicker, with a bumpy texture; dry, red, irritated eyes; and, in rare cases, untreated rosacea may cause permanent thickening of the skin on your face or loss of vision. Most cases don’t progress this far.

There is no cure, but with treatment, most people can control their symptoms and keep the disease from getting worse.

Learn what triggers your flare-ups. It can help to keep a diary of what you were eating, drinking, and doing on days that the rosacea appeared. Take the diary to your next doctor visit, and discuss what you can do to help control the disease.

Your family doctor or a dermatologist can also prescribe treatments to reduce redness and breakouts.

Redness and breakouts can be treated with pills, such as low-dose antibiotics like doxycycline.

Skin creams that contain medicine, such as azelaic acid or metronizadole can help.

Redness from tiny blood vessels can be treated with lasers and another light treatment called intense pulsed light (IPL).

Dry, sensitive skin can be protected with products for sensitive skin, such as moisturizers and sunscreen. Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. When you are outdoors, protect your face by wearing a widebrimmed hat or visor. Use a sunscreen that is rated SPF 30 or higher every day. If your skin is dry, find a moisturizer with sunscreen.

Dry, red and irritated eyes can be treated with artificial tears or prescription eye drops that contain a medicine such as cyclosporine.

For more information, consult your doctor.

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