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Peewee Buffaloes win championship
By Murray Green
The Camrose Buffaloes peewee team captured the Capital District Minor Football Association championship trophy.
The Camrose Buffaloes Peewee team finished off their season by going undefeated and took their divisional championship on Sunday at Johnny Bright Stadium in Edmonton.
The peewee squad defeated the Wetaskiwin Warriors by a score of 61-8.
“Seven touchdowns were scored by a multitude of players on a snowy turf field. Defensively, the Buffaloes only gave up four touchdowns all season. Offensively, they averaged over 50 points per game. Congratulations, team, on an unreal season,” said coach Brad Berger.
The bantam team fell just short against the Fort Saskatchewan Falcons.
“Not the end to a great year that we were looking for, but the players worked hard and I have never been more proud of a team I have coached. We have been a very strong-throwing team and had problems completing the pass on Sunday due to more snow than anticipated. The Falcons are a great team, and we knew going in it was going to be a battle, and we just didn’t click on Sunday enough to shut down their quarterback running game. But watching this group of players get us to the final was an experience I was glad I was a part of,” said coach Troy Christie.
The Capital District Minor Football Association hands out awards following each season.
“I am proud to announce that our peewee team was awarded the Peewee Mills Division Offensive Team of the Year, Defensive Team of the Year, and Coach of the Year was awarded to Brad Berger,” said Buffaloes president Kim Kienitz.
“The 2021 season is over, and we are already gearing up for next year. We are excited to be part of the CDMFA Spring Flag Football season that will run in late spring 2022. The Spring Flag season will be open to all youth ages eight to 14. This is a great opportunity for both experienced players to hone their skills, and for new players who either want to learn about football, or to participate in a non-contact sport,” Kim added.
More information will be posted on the website and social media in the new year. Fall 2022 will once again have a full lineup of tackle teams for youth aged eight to 15, as well as the return of the Novice Flag division for six- to eight-year-olds.
“We are looking for volunteers to expand our coaching base at all age groups for tackle and flag teams. No previous experience is required. There is also a need for officials for our atom division. Coaching clinics and official training courses will be offered in the new year.”
For more information, watch the Buffaloes website and social media or contact them at president@ camrosebuffaloes.com.
Submitted
The peewee Buffaloes went undefeated in football, including a 61-8 victory in the championship game on a snowy field in Edmonton. They took on their rival team from Wetaskiwin in the final.
Lady Vikings sweep in basketball, volleyball
By Murray Green
Concordia Thunder scored two first-period goals and played with flawless defense for the rest of the game to hang onto a 2-1 lead until the last minute of play, when they added two empty-net tallies against the Augustana Vikings on November 12.
The Thunder special teams made the difference as the first goal was shorthanded and the second was on a power play.
In between, Jordan Mish netted the first Vikings goal of the year.
Former Camrose Kodiaks goalie and current Thunder netminder Griffin Bowerman used his experience in the Encana Arena to stop 26 of 27 shots to record the victory. Vikings goalie Daniel Moody turned away 30 of the 32 shots he faced.
Augustana hosts the NAIT Ooks on December 3 at 7:30 p.m., and Concordia Thunder on December 5 at 6 p.m. at the Recreation Centre for the next home games.
Basketball
The Vikings women’s basketball team defeated the Grande Prairie Wolves in two straight games to start the season on a sweet note.
Augustana won 80-42 in Camrose on November 12, and 84-59 in Grande Prairie on November 14.
Tegan MacKinnon led the Vikings with 12 points, and Katie Ballhorn chipped in with 11 in the first match to lead the team.
It was Lauren Cardinal who led the offence in the rematch with 15 points. Hannah Mitchell netted 12 points in support.
On the men’s side, the Vikings split by winning 93-82 and losing 75-69. In the victory, Nathan Bowie started the season hot with 31 points. Nic Harder added 13 in support.
It was Harder’s turn to lead in the rematch as he scored 21 points. Bowie was held to nine points.
The King’s Eagles will be in Camrose on December 3 for games at 6 and 8 p.m.
Volleyball
The Vikings women’s team swept the Wolves 3-0 in both meetings on November 12 and 14.
In the first match, Addison Wolosuk had nine kills, Sarah Dedrick recorded 29 assists, and Shae Boyes had six kills.
Boyes led with 12 kills, Dedrick counted 22 assists, and Boyes chipped in with nine digs in the second outing.
In men’s action, the Vikings won 3-0 and lost 3-1 to split the series. Evan Richard led the Vikings with 12 kills, Ben Linsley had 31 assists, and Richard chipped in with eight digs in the victory.
Jonah Vander Leek earned 11 kills, Linsley counted 28 assists, and both Richard and Boris Kuljanin added six digs each.
Augustana hosts Grande Prairie on December 5 in its next home games in women’s and men’s action at 6 and 8 p.m.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Vikings goalie Daniel Moody makes a save, while the Thunder surrounds the net in the first game of the season.
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BYLAW NO. 1499
Pursuant to Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, the Council of Camrose County gives notice that it has given First Reading to Bylaw No. 1499 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 1373. The purpose of this bylaw is to redistrict a portion of SW 25-46-20-W4 from A – Agricultural to CR2 – Large Lot Country Residential. The intent is to allow the owner to subdivide the area into one residential parcel and construct a dwelling. Anyone affected by this amendment may make written subissions before 12:00 noon, Tuesday, December 7, 2021. The Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1499 will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 10:15 a.m. in the County Council Chambers, 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, Alberta T4V 3S8. Written submissions will be heard first. Oral submissions will be heard as time permits. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available online at www.county.camrose.ab.ca.
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Estate of SEBASTIAN WILLIAM ZELLER, who died on September 22, 2016. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by December 24, 2021, and provide details of your claim with MARGARET WEIR ANDREASSEN at Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
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KILLAM LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER
Tenders will be received by Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law until the deadline of 4:00 p.m. on November 24, 2021, for the sale of the following Land:
Full Section 12-45-14-W4
• 625 total acres • 555 acres seeded to crop in 2021 • Subdivided parcels are not included in the sale • Land is undisturbed with no structures, surface lease, or crossing roadways Land is located north of Killam, AB, 5.5 miles north off Hwy 13 on the west side of RR 140. Tenders on the Land must be accompanied by a certified cheque, bank draft, or electronic transfer to “Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law” for 1.5% of the bid amount. The deposit will be returned if the tender is not accepted. If a tender is accepted and the bidder does not proceed with the sale, the deposit of the bidder will be forfeited to the owner. The balance of the tender price shall be paid and the sale will close on January 21, 2022. The owner and the successful bidder will each be responsible for their own legal fees. Each bidder must understand that a tender is an unconditional offer to purchase the Land. Bidders must rely on their own research of the Lands, and Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law and the owner make no warranties or representations in regard to the Lands.
The Vendor requests bids for all or portions of the land.
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Estate of RUTH THERESA ZELLER, who died on August 23, 2020. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by December 24, 2021, and provide details of your claim with MARGARET WEIR ANDREASSEN at Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
Vikings earn bronze
By Murray Green
The Augustana Vikings women’s crosscountry running team of Reese Bendiksen, Caitlin Debree, Makayla Sheppard, Chloe Funnell, Serena Isley and Mia Spreen earned the CCAA National Championship bronze medal. Augustana went against the nation’s best runners championship in Calgary, hosted by St. Mary’s University.
Over six kilometers, Bendiksen led the Vikings to bronze and placed fifth overall with a time of 23:38. Augustana runners Debree came in 14th (24:39), Sheppard was 40th (26:12), Funnell placed 47th (26:30), Isley finished 82nd (28:25) and Spreen came in 91st (31:22) to complete the team.
The men’s team finished in 10th place at nationals. Leading the group was Nathanael Tabert, who crossed the line in 20th place with a time of 27:33.
Vikings members completing the race were Ben Nawrot in 37th place with a time of 28:43, Samuel Nawrot in 40th spot (28:49), Jonas Stoll-Pott in 65th (32:14), Ewan Schellenberg in 77th (32:37), and Dominic Schellenberg in 88th place (39:14).
BIRTHS
To Anna and Frank Wall, of Vegreville, a son on November 12. DEATHS
Peter Damien Morrissey of Bawlf, on November 3, at 73 years of age.
Steven Christopher Mitro of Grande Prairie, on November 9, at 34 years of age.
Mary Grams of Camrose, formerly of Hay Lakes, on November 13, at 88 years of age.
LaVern Lawrence Roux of Camrose, on November 14, at 82 years of age.
Cheryl Lee Shold of Camrose, on November 15, at 58 years of age.
Trausti Welsey Tobiasson of Camrose, on November 15, at 49 years of age.
Theresa Annette Gonty of Red Deer, formerly of Belleview, MB, on November 16, at 91 years of age.
Barry Dorscher of Beaver County, on November 16, at 54 years of age.
Rod Lindberg of Camrose, on November 17, at 90 years of age.
Neil Whetstone of Camrose, on November 17, at 61 years of age.
Dale George Cromarty of Camrose, formerly of Birch Hills, SK, on November 18, at 75 years of age.
TENDERS ARE INVITED for the purchase of the following property located in the Camrose County (near Miquelon Lake):
DESCRIPTIVE PLAN 1422149
BLOCK 1
LOT 1
EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS
AREA: 2.19 HECTARES (5.41 ACRES) MORE OR LESS The title to the property will be subject to the reservations and exceptions now appearing on the title and free and clear of all financial encumbrances. TENDERS must be in writing, accompanied by a certified cheque for 5% of the tender price, sealed in an envelope marked “Lakeview Tender” and must be received by Fielding & Company LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, #100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S3, on or before 12:00 noon, December 3, 2021. Municipal taxes will be adjusted. The closing and adjustment date of sale will be December 23, 2021, and the successful tenderer must pay the balance of the purchase price.The Vendor will pay the cost of title insurance. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them forthwith after the closing of tenders. No conditional tenders will be accepted, and the highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. No warranty whatsoever is given as to the condition of the property or as to the fitness of the property for any purpose. The property is sold “as is”. For further information about the property phone Wayne Throndson, Q.C. at Fielding & Company LLP, 780-672-8851.
INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND
Rick Schmaus hereby offers the following land for sale by tender, subject to the existing reservations on title:
Parcel 1 - NW-2-49-15-W4th (160 titled acres)
Parcel 2 - NE-2-49-15-W4th (160 titled acres)
Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Schmaus Tender”, to Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1, on or before 12:00 noon on January 14, 2022, and shall be accompanied with a cheque for $5,000.00, and GST number. Tenders will not be opened in public. The highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted. Unsuccessful tenderers will be notified by mail, and their cheques returned. Successful tenderers shall be obligated to complete the purchase on or before March 1, 2022, and their cheque shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price. For further information, or to view the property, please contact Rick at 780-385-1137 or Jordan at 780-385-1221.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS
Estate of PATRICIA ANN LOUISE ZELLER, who died on July 31, 2021. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by December 24, 2021, and provide details of your claim with MARGARET WEIR ANDREASSEN at Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
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By Lori Larsen
The Hospice Society of Camrose and District, like so many not-for-profit organizations in the community, relies heavily on the generosity of residents to be able to continue the crucial work of providing services to anyone during challenging times in their life’s journey. That generosity is served through volunteering or through funding.
This year’s fundraising has once again met with challenges due to the continuation of the pandemic and imposed restrictions, but the creative minds of the Hospice team devised the End of the Year 2021 Matching Donor Campaign.
“As a board member of the Hospice Society of Camrose and District, I am humbled by the generous support from the community for our 2021 year-end fundraising campaign,” commented Kevin Sharp.
“This year, Weber Funeral Home has offered to be our matching donor for this campaign. Any donations that we receive from the community during this year end will be matched by Weber Funeral Home up to $10,000. This means that a $25 donation becomes a $50 donation, or a $250 donation becomes a $500 donation for Hospice.”
Hospice Society of Camrose and District volunteer coordinator Joy LeBlanc added, “This is very important as Hospice does not receive any ongoing government funding, and all of our 18-plus programs are 100 per cent free to all the people in our community,” explained LeBlanc.
A variety of programs and services are offered by the Hospice for children, teenagers, young adults and seniors.
“Families can access what they need because of the generosity of the people in our community, who through their donations, make it possible for all to access our services,” said LeBlanc.
“We help people with declining health to meet their changing needs as they are often coping with isolation and loneliness. We also help people who are caregivers look after their loved ones so they can stay at home longer.”
The over 100 trained volunteers at the Hospice dedicated over 2,000 hours to meet the needs of the community and bring comfort for so many. “We help families who have a loved one dying and then help them cope with their bereavement. We don’t do any of this alone,” said LeBlanc.
“We do it with the compassionate donations from the people in our communities that enable us to have staff to serve clients and to train and support over a 100 volunteers who become compassionate visitors to those in need.”
The wish of many is to know that during darker times in life, there are people out there able and willing to walk alongside them, and that is made possible by the thoughtfulness and generosity of others.
“The board would like to thank past supporters of Hospice and are looking forward to a successful yearend fundraiser to continue the valued service that Hospice provides our communities,” concluded Sharp.
For more information on the Hospice Society of Camrose and District or if you wish to donate, visit the website at www.camrosehospice.org.
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster
Pictured left to right are Hospice Society of Camrose and District director Kevin Sharp, Weber Funeral Home director Tyler Weber and Hospice Society of Camrose and District president Pam Cummer.
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