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TEMPORARY LABOURER – FACILITIES

The City of Camrose is seeking an energetic and reliable individual for the temporary position of Labourer 3 with the Facilities section of the Community Services 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. This temporary role has an anticipated end date of July 1, 2022 with the possibility of extension.

FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

• Perform scheduled facility maintenance and custodial duties. • Liaise with members of the public and organizations. • Perform and support event and program set-up and tear-down in various facilities. • Operate mechanized equipment of moderate complexity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. • Reliable with a strong work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team setting unsupervised. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with the public and contractors in a professional manner. • Work experience and formal training in building maintenance (including custodial services) and customer service would be considered an asset. • Valid Class 5 driver’s license. HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work include shift work that totals up to 80 hours every two weeks. Work shifts will vary and be on a rotating basis, including early morning, late evening, weekends, and statutory holidays. HOURLY WAGE: $23.52 per hour in accordance with CUPE 1425 Collective Agreement. APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resumé to the address below by February 4, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.

CONTACT:

City of Camrose Attention: Manager of Recreation Facilities Operation Community Service Office Location: 4412-56 Street, Camrose, AB P: 780-672-9195 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 Offi cer at 780-672-4426.

Government considers new tax on homes

By Murray Green

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is sounding the alarm in the wake of a brand-new federally funded study pushing for a surtax on Canadian homes.

“Both the Liberals and Conservatives just spent the last election promising Canadians that they wouldn’t hit us with a home equity tax,” said Franco Terrazzano, director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. “Now we find out that the government is using our tax dollars to dream up new ways to tax Canadian homeowners, and that’s unacceptable. We are not going to tax our way to more homes. You build more homes with hammers, not tax hikes.”

The study was released on January 5 by the University of British Columbiabased group Generation Squeeze.

The recommendations in the report include targeting the housing wealth windfalls gained by many homeowners, while they sleep and watch TV.

The report was funded by the federal government’s Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. It recommends charging annual surtaxes of 0.2 per cent to 1 per cent on the value of homes beyond a million-dollar threshold. The tax would accumulate until the home is sold or inherited.

Even at a rate of 0.5 per cent, an average home in Toronto or Vancouver that’s sold after 10 years of ownership could face a new surtax close to $10,000.

“It’s very easy to be living in a home assessed at more than a million dollars in Vancouver and Toronto, so this is going to hit homeowners and potential homebuyers hard,” said Kris Sims, British Columbia director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. “This could increase the listing prices of homes because this tax will just be tacked on.”

The report estimates this home tax could cost Canadians $5.8 billion per year.

That would cover the spending of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government for less than five days.

In 2020, it was revealed that CMHC had spent $250,000 on a study that included a consideration of home equity and capital gains taxes on primary homes in Canada.

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Chrysler 300 from 1968 kept all original

By Murray Green

Jim Mullan of Wainwright, formerly from Hay Lakes, enjoys driving his 1968 Chrysler 300 convertible.

“I’ve had this car for about six years. I found it online and it came from St. Paul. It is the kind of car that I grew up with and this car had everything that I wanted,” explained Jim.

The Chrysler 300 was a high-performance personal luxury car that was a submodel from the Chrysler New Yorker.

“I had another car similar to this, but I hit a deer going to a car show and the vehicle was written off, so I thought I had to look for another one.”

Jim’s car has a 440 V8 TNT engine in it. As always, the 300 was not a cheap car. The convertible cost a pricey $4,536. The convertible was the least frequently seen 300 body style for ’68, with a mere 2,161 produced for the model year.

“In 1969, they (Chrysler) changed the design to be a more rounded look. Up to 1968, the cars were squared and looked long and that is what I like about the car,” shared Jim.

“It has dual exhaust and the 440 TNT had a bigger camshaft, so it has more power. It all made the car more attractive. It is an automatic. All of my cars POWER MACHINE

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In 1968, Chrysler produced a 300 model that featured an optional 440 TNT motor that easily reached 375 horsepower when it was needed. With only a low number of convertibles produced, Jim Mullan couldn’t resist owning this car.

are convertibles,” added Jim.

A standard 350-hp, four-barrel 440 V8 connected to the ever-durable, three-speed Torqueflite automatic was popular. If

FUN FACTS

The 300 letter series cars were among the vehicles built by Chrysler after Second World War that focused on performance and thus can be considered the beginning of the muscle car, though full-sized and more expensive.

The year 1967 brought makeovers, which changed front and rear styling extensively. The four-door sedan was dropped from the lineup, leaving the fourdoor hardtop, two-door hardtop, and two-door convertible. The 440 V8 remained and was the only available powerplant in two guises: base and more powerful TNT. In 1968, facelifting brought concealed headlamps, which were to be 300 trademark until 1971.

Much was the same for 1968, but some minor reshuffling of exterior trim made the cars even more attractive. The 300 received its own unique front-end styling that now featured concealed quad headlamps.

Tail lamps, now with round inboard backup lamps, returned to a horizontal position. Neither tail lamps nor parking lights wrapped around the side of the car, so now-mandatory side marker lights graced the front bumper and rear quarter panel. Chrysler’s side marker design (featured on all 1968 Mopars, in fact) was very attractive, with a small round lamp set into a circular chrome bezel. that wasn’t enough, you could order up an optional 440 TNT, with a dual exhaust and dual snorkel air cleaner; it would produce 375 hp with a remarkable 480 pounds per foot of torque. All 300s had the proven front torsionbar suspension and rear leaf springs. A Sure-Grip differential, power front disc brakes, Magnum 500 wheels and heavy-duty suspension were also available.

“I’ve actually done nothing to this car. It is an original car, so it is starting to show its age. The upholstery is getting a little cracked, the top is getting weathered and the paint is starting to fade, but it is still original and that means it is beginning to wear out. The car is a great road runner on the highway and we keep it in good running order,” said Jim.

All 300s came with standard bucket seats (with a buddy seat between them), but a traditional bench seat was available if you wanted one. You could also get an optional AM radio with eight-track or an AM/FM Multiplex stereo, with up to five speakers.

“In the future, I’m 78 now, but if I can still drive it into my 80s, I will. If I can’t drive anymore, then my two boys will share the cars I have,” said Jim.

“It’s a great go for a drive or go for supper kind of a car. I go to car shows, but it is more to visit with people.”

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