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The Management Council for the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre (the “Lougheed Centre”) is seeking a local supporter of the performing arts to join our Board of Directors as a community representative.
Who We Are
The Lougheed Centre is managed by the Camrose Performing Arts Centre Management Council, a not-forprofit corporation directed by a volunteer seven-member board consisting of two representatives from each of the City of Camrose and the University of Alberta, and three members of the community.
What We Do
The vision of the Management Council is “Fostering a love of the arts for everyone.” We present and showcase artists in a world-class facility to inspire, enrich, and challenge the culture of our communities. We leverage our leadership, expertise and financial stewardship to bring the full spectrum of the arts to life in collaboration with our partners, patrons, users, artists and volunteers.
What It Takes
A member of the Management Council is required to attend 10-12 meetings during a year, typically taking 2-3 hours during a work day. Additional meetings may be required if a member is also on a subcommittee of the Management Council. The length of service for a community member of the Management Council is three years.
Who We Are Looking For
The Management Council is seeking diverse perspective and expertise in the performing arts or visual arts, including theatre, dance and music. Connection to the Camrose performing arts community is an asset. Local arts supporters from the IBPOC and LGBTQ2+ communities, as well as people of different abilities are encouraged to apply.
Who To Call
Please feel free to declare your interest in this position to the Chair of the Management Council, Joshua Mohr, at: council@camroselive.ca. A brief statement of your qualifications, as well as a one page resume or CV would be of value.
Please also feel free to forward this request to anyone in the Camrose community that you believe would be interested and a good fit for this position. We hope you will consider volunteering as a member of the Management Council, or recommend someone else you feel is ideal for the position.
It can wait
Whatever that phone call is about, it can wait until you’re safely parked. It’s the law.
BIRTHS
To Erin Stark and Nicholas Hampton of Camrose, a daughter on November 25.
To Hannah and Drew Edwardson of Camrose, a daughter on November 28. DEATHS
Louis Andre Perrot of Sherwood Park, formerly of Tofield, on November 26, at 89 years of age.
Christine Emma Ekeli of Penhold, on November 27, at 53 years of age.
Sieko Scott of Tofield, on November 29, at 78 years of age.
Hilda Kathleen Anderson of Camrose, on November 29, at 101 years of age.
Dennis Lyle Anderson of Kelsey, on November 30, at 75 years of age.
Steven Dmytro Nikiforuk of Bawlf, on November 30, at 99 years of age.
Glen Arthur Lysgaard of Bawlf, on November 30, at 65 years of age.
Community Disability Support Worker
New Norway, AB | Full-time, Part-time
Providing supports to a young adult with developmental disabilities, within a home environment in rural Alberta.
Qualifications
• MUST have confidence in providing supports for an individual with developmental disabilities • Certification in a related field • Clear Driver’s Abstract • Clear Criminal Record Check • First Aid
Job Duties
Providing support with companionship through client’s daily activities, employment, academic, social or recreational activities. Teaching life skills such as cooking, laundry, performing light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
Specific Skills
• Build a supportive, professional relationship with the individual and their support network • Assist individual to create and maintain a network of supports, with an emphasis on natural supports that they can access • Role model and teach life skills
What We Provide
• Flexible hours (weekends, weekdays, days and evenings) • Wages dependent upon experience and education • Full-time, part-time shifts
Email AJF Enterprises at confidential@syban.net
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TENDER FOR BASHAW SCHOOL SNOW REMOVAL
Battle River School Division is accepting tenders to perform snow removal services at Bashaw School, in Bashaw, AB. Snow Removal is required for the 2021/2022 season. Bidders are responsible to examine the site before submitting a lump sum, per occurrence tender to satisfy themselves as to the nature and location of the work to be performed. The Contractor is responsible for all permits, licenses, $5,000,000 liability insurance, WCB clearance letter, equipment and other fees to carry out the services specified. Sealed tenders fully executed, dated and marked “BRSD Snow Removal Bashaw School” will be received by: Battle River School Division 4724-41 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 0Z6 On or before December 15, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Please contact Jennifer Hauck for scope of work document: 780-672-3161 ext. 5258 jhauck@brsd.ab.ca For all other inquiries contact Kevin Dietz at: 780-672-6131 ext. 5413 or kdietz@brsd.ab.ca The lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted.
Part Time Driver
to do deliveries to Calgary in a refrigerated 5-ton single rear axle truck. Approximately 18 hours per week on Wednesday and Thursday. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and move pallets with a pallet jack. Experience driving in city traffic with multiple stops and a good driver’s abstract is required. Equal opportunity employer. Fax resumé to 780-672-9984 or email employment@sunworksfarm.com Great position for a semi-retired person. This is a year-round position, 52 weeks a year.
State of the country
By Damien C. Kurek, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot
Since the beginning of the pandemic, inflation has risen to multi-decade highs. This is an overwhelming issue for Canadians from coast to coast. Rampant government spending, lack of consistent and reliable supply chains, disastrous monetary policy decisions, and a plethora of international blunders by the Liberal government has our economy falling behind.
The cost of groceries is especially damaging to Canadians. Inflation has grown to 4.7 per cent, well beyond the two percent target set by the Bank of Canada. Even more concerning is that Scotiabank, and other major banks, expect high inflation to continue into late 2022 or through 2023.
Inflation simply means that the same amount of money buys less. The tragic irony of this is that those who can afford appreciable assets will benefit, while anyone on a fixed income or lower income Canadians will be impacted the most.
Conservatives have been ringing the alarm bell on the Liberals’ spending for years and now we are seeing the ramifications of their policy decisions that were made without consideration of the consequences. Monetary and fiscal mismanagement decisions have contributed to these upward inflationary pressures that are hurting Canadians and are leaving future generations with a huge bill with little to show for it.
Other issues that Justin Trudeau and his Liberals have failed to address are extensive labour shortages across the nation, and to advocate for major resource projects and softwood lumber has resulted in ballooning costs to businesses, who are then forced to pass the costs onto everyday Canadians. These issues are in addition to the challenges posed by the massive drought this summer in Western Canada and the floods currently inundating British Columbia, not to mention our troubled relationship with our allies and other states like the People’s Republic of China. The lack of a plan to deal with critical issues and the diplomatic blunders by the Trudeau Liberals have left Canadians in the lurch and with a higher cost of living.
Failed relationships leave our industries and businesses that provide critical goods and services handcuffed. When President Joe Biden axed Keystone XL and increased tariffs on softwood lumber, Trudeau was missing in action. Resources such as forestry, agriculture and energy are staples to Canadian economic success. Energy alone contributed $17.9 billion in government revenue in 2018. The lack of access to critical markets and cooperation with our allies has Canada falling behind our peers; businesses are unable to sustain growth and are unable to combat the rising costs of operations.
The bottom line is this: the Liberal government was taking chance after chance with your money before the pandemic, and they are now trying to justify their economic recklessness by saying they are helping Canadians. At the end of the day though, it is Canadians who pay the price for Liberal incompetence.
It is an honour to serve as the Member of Parliament for Battle River-Crowfoot. The Conservative Party has always been the party of fiscal responsibility and good governance, and we will continue to advocate for these issues as we move through this Parliament.
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.
Hockey Vikings edge Portage to claim first win of the season
By Murray Green
The Augustana Vikings hockey team rallied for three goals in the third period to edge the Portage Voyageurs 4-3 in Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference play on November 26.
Tanner Manz garnered a goal 44 seconds into the third period, then Gerrik Ripley added a power play marker for the equalizer and the game winner was scored by Jack Hamly.
The last momentum shift belonged to the SAIT Trojans when they beat the Augustana Vikings 5-3 on November 19.
After SAIT scored in the first period, Augustana fought back with three straight goals, two in the first and one in the second, to take the lead.
However, SAIT then netted four tallies in a row to take the two points home with them.
Cameron Shorrock and Jack Hamly (on a power play) scored for the Vikings in the opening period, and Shorrock added his second tally in the middle frame.
Vikings goalie Daniel Moody turned away 24 of the 28 shots he faced, while Augustana recorded 23 shots on goal.
Augustana hosts Portage in a rematch on January 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Recreation Centre for the next home game.
Basketball
The women’s basketball Vikings split a pair of games with the NAIT Ooks on November 19 and 20.
In the first match, Augustana won 72-64 with Tegan MacKinnon leading the Vikings in scoring with 16 points. Both Alyssa Banez and Hannah Mitchell netted 12 points each in support.
NAIT won the rematch by the identical score 72-64. Katie Ballhorn led the Vikings with 15 points, while MacKinnon chipped in with 10.
On the men’s side, the Vikings won both games over the NAIT Ooks. Augustana won the first game 86-57 on the strength of 20 points from Nathan Bowie and 17 points from Nic Harder.
In the second outing, the Vikings won 88-79 with Tyler Weenink scoring 25 points. Three other Vikings hit double digits in points with Bowie netting 21, and both Harder and Jake Frostad adding 14 each.
The Keyano Huskies will be in Camrose on January 23 for games at 6 and 8 p.m.
Volleyball
The Vikings women’s team swept the Ooks 3-1 in both meetings on November 19 and 20.
In the first match, Addison Wolosuk had 12 kills, Sarah Dedrick recorded 37 assists and Rebecca Olenick had six digs.
Wolosuk led with 15 kills, Dedrick set with 43 assists, and both Shae Boyes and Wolosuk recorded 11 digs each in the rematch.
In men’s action, the Vikings lost 3-0 and 3-1 against NAIT. Jonah Vander Leek led the Vikings with six kills, Ben Linsley had 16 assists, and both Bryce Boan and Boris Kuljanin had two digs each in the first contest.
Evan Richard earned 13 kills, Linsley counted 27 assists, and both Richard and Treyl Ernst added five digs each.
Augustana hosts King’s University on January 14 at 6 and 8 p.m. in the next home games in women’s and men’s action.
HOLIDAY TRUCK
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Mom Breanne McNabb and her children Brady, Savannah and baby Maverick welcomed Santa to Camrose and told him what they would like for Christmas during the Coca-Cola Holiday Truck visit to Camrose on November 30.
Central Agencies Home of the Week
Quality built two-storey
By Lori Larsen
Built with care and quality, this beautiful two-storey home located in the family friendly Southwest Meadows subdivision is in pristine condition.
Enter into the spacious front foyer complimented with nine-foot ceilings and decorative archways that allow light to flow through to the living area. The classic finishes in this home include gorgeous greige-toned laminate flooring, soft neutral paint colours and sleek white trim.
The open concept living/dining and kitchen area keeps everyone in the conversation and promotes family togetherness.
The kitchen boasts beautiful maple cabinets in warm tones with high gloss subway tile backsplash, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a tray ceiling feature. A walk-through pantry and main floor laundry combination not only adds storage, but makes bringing in groceries so easy. An eat-up breakfast bar means guests can sit and enjoy conversation with the host.
Take the elegant iron and maple staircase to the second floor, where you can unwind from your day in your luxurious master suite with four-piece en suite featuring double sinks and walk-in glass shower. Two more bedrooms, both with built-in organizers, a four-piece main bathroom and a wonderful bonus room offer plenty of space for children to have their own place to play and enjoy family time away from the hub of the home.
Head outside onto the maintenance-free back deck, where you can barbecue or go down into the large completely fenced backyard. The goodsized attached double garage will keep your vehicles warm and ready to go, which is especially nice during the winter months
Quality craftsmanship, location and plenty of room for the family, this home located at 7508-37A Avenue, is priced at $409,900 and is ready for you to move right in. For a personal viewing, contact Matt Banack at:
Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 Cell 780-608-9733
I was sad about my kids growing up, but then I remembered I don’t have to do that Elf on a Shelf anymore! A string of Christmas lights that doesn’t work is the worst! Luckily, last year I put all those strands back in the bin with the good ones so I can be mad again this year. I don’t have an Advent Calendar, so I’m just opening cupboard doors and eating whatever’s in there. May your Christmas tree survive it’s annual battle with your cat. In search of an adult version of Elf on a Shelf who moves around at night doing laundry and cleaning the house. A moment of silence for all the big-city, suit-wearing guys who are about to get dumped by their girlfriends for a small-town guy wearing plaid fl annel in Hallmark movies this holiday season. According to my chocolate Advent Calendar, there are only three days till Christmas. When does hibernation start? I’d like to participate this year. It’s ironic that we invented telephones, used them for 100 years, and then collectively decided they were awkward and stressful, and we just wanted to send very fast, short letters instead. I think my dog always follows me to the bathroom because I always follow him outside and he thinks that’s just the way it works. When is it too late to have a baby shower? My mom never had one when she was pregnant with me and I need some new clothes. Dear Mother Nature: Having received my free sample of winter, I would like to cancel the remainder of my subscription. Thank you. People say 60 is the new 40. The cop who just pulled me over did not agree. I’m not self-medicating with chocolate. The lady at the store gave me a prescription. Well, she called it a receipt. But whatever. My husband and I decided we don’t want to have children. We will be telling them tonight. I got a lift to the eleventh fl oor, and as I got out, the operator said, “Have a good day, son.” I said, “Don’t call me son, you’re not my dad!” He scratched his head, “No, but I brought you up, didn’t I?” I put my scale in the bathroom corner and that’s where the little liar will stay until she apologizes. Fifty percent of parenting is teaching your child that they can always trust you, and 50 percent is looking them straight in the eye and saying they can’t watch Paw Patrol because the TV is broken until next week. The moment you hear a weird noise in the house and you’re so lazy you think, “Whatever, I’ve had a good run.” First rule of cleaning while listening to music: the toilet brush is never the microphone. Never. I thought a snail would be faster if I removed it’s shell, but no, it just became more sluggish. Wish my wallet came with free refills. Marriage Tip: Your wife will never start a fi ght with you if you’re cleaning.
Boy, age 4: “Dad, I’ve decided to get married.” Dad: “Wonderful! Do you have a girl in mind?” Boy: “Yes, Grandma! She said she loves me and I love her, too … and she’s the best cook and storyteller in the whole world!” Dad: “That’s nice, but we have a small problem!” Boy: “What problem?” Dad: “She happens to be my mother. How can you marry my mother?” Boy: “Why not?! You married mine!”
