February 22, 2022 Camrose Booster

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C elebratin g 70 Years • 1952 ~ 2022 Vol. LXX, No. 13

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February 22, 2022

Getting in a few practice swings are snow golfers teeing off from left to right: six-year-old Zander Anderson, Habitat for Humanity Camrose executive director Cody McCarroll and Habitat for Humanity Camrose Board of Directors vice president Lee Foreman.

At the hole are Camrose Energy (title sponsor) owner/operator Denise Hawkins and seven-year-old Kayson Grant.

Habitat for Humanity Camrose is inviting anyone interested in a swingin’ good time to step on up to the tee during the

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See inside story on page 2 for full details.

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Snow right on par with Snow Golf

By Lori Larsen

Fingers crossed the snow sticks around for the annual Habitat Camrose Charity Snow Golf Tournament presented by Camrose Energy, being held on Saturday, February 26 from 12:30 p.m. until the last team leaves the course or 4:30 p.m.

This will be the sixth year for the Habitat Camrose Snow Golf Tournament, bringing together teams of two to six golfers, all with two common goals: to have some outdoor fun in the middle of February, and raise some funds for a good cause. Funds raised by the Snow Golf Tournament will help fund future Habitat homes.

“This family-friendly and safe outdoor activity will raise funds to support Habitat’s home building for local families,” said Habitat for Humanity Camrose executive director Cody McCarroll. “No golf clubs, no problem–ReStore has lots for you and your team to borrow. Use your car as your golf cart and tour the beautiful City of Camrose, playing at holes located at

local businesses and community parks. Come join in the fun. Grab your family and friends and register today.”

For those who may be taking their first swing at Snow Golf, it is a unusual take at the regular game of golf. It is played over snow instead of a lush green golf course, the holes are sponsored and hosted by local businesses and situated strategically throughout the City, getting from one hole to another involves the use of personal vehicles, the golf equipment can be somewhat unconventional, and the golfers themselves aren’t necessarily at the Masters level.

How it works

The teams of two to six can consist of family members, friends, fellow students, service club members, sports team members or even work colleagues.

It would be a great teambuilding outing for any organization.

Teams register then meet on Saturday, February 26 for the 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, after which the teams will traverse

around the City in their golf car, teeing off at the hosted holes. Teams will be provided with scorecards, a map displaying the 18 designated holes, and two official Habitat Camrose Snow Golf golf balls.

Teams must provide their own transportation and golf “clubs”, which are left only to the imagination of the golfers. The teams are also encouraged to add another level of fun to the game with team themes and costumes.

Once the teams have completed the course, there will be a drive-in style awards presentation on location presented by Vision Credit Union.

This is a great way to spend an afternoon “golfing” it up with family and friends, showing off your goodwill, while testing your golf skills.

For more information, visit the Habitat for Humanity Camrose website at http://habitatcamrose.com/ restore/ and click on the PUTT UP A HOUSE Charity Snow Golf Tournament tab at the top of the page.

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Happy Twos-day!

You already know that Tuesday is a special day.

After all, it’s Camrose Booster day!

But this week, this issue, is especially special. Friends who are into astrology or numerology are going nuts today.

It’s a TWOS-day!

It’s the 22nd day of the second month of the 22nd year of this century–

22-02-2022!

Six–count them–six twos. How cool is that?

This date is also a palindrome day.

A palindrome is a word or sentence or number sequence that is the same whether you read it backward or forward. Like “racecar” or “kayak” or “Madam, I’m Adam” or “Never odd or even.”

Take another look at the day-month-year sequence: 22-02-2022–the same number sequence left to right or right to left.

Has to mean something, right?

A day to wear a tutu? ***

What with all the twos, it’s definitely a “couple” day.

According to Google, February 22, 2022 is a big day for weddings all around the globe.

In Singapore, a record-breaking number of couples have jumped at the opportunity to have their weddings on February 22, 2022.

Las Vegas–which cranks out weddings with great efficiency–geared up for what could be its busiest wedding day ever. Clark County opened a temporary marriage license office at its Harry Reid International Airport to help couples coming to Las Vegas to get married.

In Sacramento, California, 222 couples were encouraged to bring their marriage licenses and come “dressed to impress” for a “once-in-a-lifetime collective wedding event”. The ceremony was scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. and end at 2:22 p.m., followed by a celebration.

The perfect wedding, right? No fuss, no months or years of planning. Just you and your beloved as part of 444 people all saying vows at the same time–and a celebration that somebody else organized.

Probably a pretty limited guest list, which could be a blessing or a curse. ***

I got curious and looked up numerology stuff about the 22nd day of the second month in 2022. I’ve never actually studied anything to do with numerology and have no idea if any of it is valid, but sometimes it’s fun to dabble. Here’s what I read.

“In numerology, the number two is associated with heightened intuition and sensitivity, as well as the strength and power that comes from connection and collaboration. So, a date that has five or six twos, depending on how you write it out, is worth marking on your calendar. The number 22 is even more significant than the single digit, as it’s considered to be a ‘master number’ in numerology. This special date has not one, but two twos in it, so the spiritual energy is off the charts.”

Ooh, are you feeling it?

And something else: “On February 22, 2022–which also happens to be a Tuesday, the second day of the week–it’ll be worthwhile to harness these numbers by writing down some intentions, or simply using the day to embark on some sort of positive new journey. However you decide to use the energy of this rare event is up to you, so be sure to use it wisely.”

On the other hand, I looked up Chinese astrology for February 22, 2022. It’s supposed to be an auspicious day for house cleaning and taking a bath. No activities at all were identified as inauspicious. Not a single mention of weddings, but a clean house and clean person would at least be appropriate for a wedding, if one was happening.

On February 22, 2022, I’m wishing you an auspicious day–whatever are your activities! ***

I’d love to hear from you! If you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics, send a note to Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com.

I’ll happily reply within one business day.

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Trucker’s protest

I was at the truckers’ protest on Capital Hill in Ottawa, February 11 to 13.

During these three days, I walked from the Westin Hotel to Kent Street and from Kent Street to Somerset, and many other areas. I saw thousands of smiling happy people, many dancing in the street. I saw garbage pickup, food cooked for the homeless, snow cleared from sidewalks and hundreds of Canadian f lags.

I saw the police present in significant numbers, with nothing more to do then observe a peaceful protest. I also saw portable toilets in accessible locations. I never witnessed an act of violence or aggressive behaviour except for the occasional honking of horns and shouts of “freedom”. I saw Veterans wearing medals, standing respectfully at the War Memorial, which had been scrupulously cleared of snow and debris by the protesters.

According to my Fitbit, I walked more than 18 miles during the three days. I recorded videos of much of what I witnessed, which is a far cry from the depiction by the national media and those opposed to the right of Canadians to choose what they believe in is in their best interests.

Jack Ramsay, Camrose Freedom Convoy

Our daughter lives in Ottawa. She has provided our family with a bird’s-eye view of what is happening with the Freedom Convoy.

In part, our daughter describes it this way: “I have waded through the thousands and thousands along Wellington Street that runs before our Parliament. The goodwill, sense of connection and community and pure joy there is overwhelming.

It is the best block party the capital has ever hosted.

“There is a beautiful blend of west and east gathering here, along with many aboriginal voices. Canada, in all her complexity of origi-

nal nations, is well represented on our streets in this hour.

“Free food is shared everywhere. A large tent has been set up with varied fare not only for the long-haulers, their families and the many supporters, but anyone who is hungry. The homeless in Ottawa have never eaten so well since the truckers came to town.

Any excess food donated is promptly passed on to our local soup kitchens.

“This is how Canadians protest– calmly, cheerfully and with pickup street hockey games in front of the Department of Justice. Shovels and hockey sticks poke out from the snowbanks along the long span of blocks that comprise Wellington. “ Those in the convoy shovel snow all along it, scrape off icy patches and help direct traffic.

And the streets are spotless. There is a constant pickup of litter. They are even going into local restaurants with mops and pails to wash their f loors and clean their well-used washrooms.

“Since the big wheelers rolled in, the crime rate has dropped dramatically. There has been nothing but respect for our beautiful capital and its police force by both the drivers and those joining in this peaceful demonstration.”

Sharing this firsthand perspective.

Jean Molnar, Camrose Power corrupts

Everyone I know is hurting and upset about what is going on in our society. Climate change and COV ID underlie many of our problems, but they are not the only things bothering us.

People are angry and upset, and my children and their children must wonder what is going on.

Perhaps I can shed some light on it based on my experience and studies of history.

There was a welldocumented shift in politics, especially in the US, which started in the late 1970s, which affected the whole world.

It was a movement of politics from the center of the political spectrum towards the “right”. I

suggest it was fueled by the takeover of politics by the extremely wealthy, resulting in the depletion of the middle class, like what happened in Germany in the 1930s. I don’t think it was meant to turn out that way, but studies show that as people get much wealthier, it affects their brain and they get greedier, amassing more wealth in fewer hands. The system became institutionalized and no one can seem to stop it.

We were warned years ago that we needed to prepare for pandemics. We were warned over 100 years ago that, as a species, we were affecting our biosphere. Doing something about these things might come at a cost to the wealth accumulation of our elites, so they actively campaigned against action to do anything about climate change. When the pandemic hit the governments of the world, especially the US, then poured billions of dollars into finding a vaccine.

This resulted in vaccines being found in record time. To defeat the pandemic, the whole world needed to be vaccinated as soon as possible, but the drug companies and the governments they owned refused to share the vaccines equitably and poor countries, who could not provide for their citizens, remained hotbeds for new variations of the disease to continue to infect the world.

Our politicians are not idiots, but they know that if they do not pander to the small groups who make the most noise, and who they and we know are manipulated by well-funded elites, might negatively affect their hold on power. “Power corrupts” is a truism. I suggest our society has never been more corrupt. Only your vote can change things.

Harry Gaede, Camrose

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The Canadian version of the Louisiana Hayride has been touring western Canada for more than 10 years and performed 465 shows.

The great entertainers are returning to the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre for a show on March 23 at 7:30 p.m.

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Looking Back through the pages of The Booster

25 Years Ago This Week – from Feb. 25, 1997 edition • Nineteen-year old Jody Saddleback of the Samson Band, at Hobbema [now Maskwacis], will be carrying the Liberal Party banner in the March 11 Provincial Election. She will be facing LeRoy Johnson, the Progressive Conversvative candidate in the Wetaskiwin-Camrose Constituency. Miss Saddleback has been a member of her party for four years, and stated that she has been wanting to “take a shot at Provincial politics for a long time.”

• Camrose Royal Purple Lodge #49 donated $ 500 to the Tein Family Trust Fund. Making the presentation to Treasury Branch Manager, Brent Lewis, were honoured Royal Lady Elsie Paulson, Treasurer Lady Edna Francoeur and secretary Lady Marg Lynch.

• Camrose’s new Alberta Junior Hockey League Team signed its first players.

From Camrose, Centre Ryan Rutz and Left winger Ryan Bartoshyk were signed.

Left winger Curtis Ferguson, from Amisk, who is a teammate of Rutz with the Leduc AAA Oilkings, was also inked. Team Management also launched a “Name the Team” contest which is open to all members of the public, the prize being a new team jersey.

• At the Annual Meeting of the Camrose Catholic Women’s League, three ladies received recognition for their long service to the organization. Receiving pins were: Anne Leslie, 60 years; Florence Malone, 70 years; and Cec Blatz, 50 years.

50 Years Ago This Week – from Feb. 22, 1972 edition

• Today was “Thinking Day” for Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Girl Guides. It falls on the anniversary of the founder of the Boy Scout Movement, Sir Robert Baden-Powell. On this day, Scouts are expected to think about what the Scouting Program means. On the following Thursday, Scout Master Duff Franklin launched the New Hobby Project by explaining the structure of a gas model aircraft to Scouts Walter Magnien, Jon Eriksson, William Reed, Kirk Jensen, Kim Jensen and Don Hutchinson.

• The Camrose Rotary Club celebrated fortyeight years of service to this community and beyond. Its first president, in 1924, was R.J. Sanders, followed by Dennis Twomey in 1925. The president of the Club for 1971-72 was Gus Mireault. The 67th Anniversary of Rotary International will be commemorated by local Rotarians at a banquet and dance on Saturday evening.

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World Day of Prayer service to be held in Camrose

By Murray Green

The World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical women-led movement. It is generally celebrated on the first Friday in March (March 4 this year) in many countries around the world.

The World Day of Prayer service in Camrose will be held at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

This year’s message is “I Know the Plans I Have for You”. The theme is God’s promise to his people in exile in Babylon, found in the book of Jeremiah 29:11, “Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” In the midst of all the uncertainties people are living under due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the theme emerges like a balm of confidence. It is an invitation to place trust in God in times of suffering.

The program is based on the letter that the prophet Jeremiah wrote to the exiles in Babylonia.

The exiles were in a context of suffering, uncertainty and opposing views on how to respond to the moment. Now the Day of Prayer is asking for people to come together to hear the stories of women who feel excluded, to listen to the fear of a child refugee, and to learn to see the context of a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multifaith society in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Host countries England, Wales and Northern Ireland are three parts of the United Kingdom (UK) within the group of islands known as the British Isles.

Scotland is also part of the United Kingdom. Although there is much that they share, they are also diverse with different languages, cultures and governments.

The histories are interlinked, sometimes peaceful, sometimes bumping up against one another, sometimes including times of oppression and violence.

In 1928, at the International Missionary Conference in Jerusalem, Scotswoman Grace Forgan first learned of the World Day of Prayer and brought the news to the United Kingdom. The first service was

held in 1930 in Scotland, followed by England in 1932, Wales in 1933 and Northern Ireland in 1943.

The first services in England were held in the London area, and the wave of prayer moved across the south of England to Wales.

In those days, travel was not as easy as it is now, so it was more sensible for the women of England and Wales to set up their own national committee rather than unite with Scotland. The two committees remain separate, but are on good terms, exchanging ideas and meeting regularly together with the committee from the Republic of Ireland.

The Women’s Interchurch Council is the home of World Day of Prayer in Canada and has a mission to pursue justice, peace and reconciliation by standing together in prayer and action.

That tradition continues with women and men around the world in 113 languages. In Camrose, it is the 69th anniversary.

The purpose of the World Day of Prayer is to pray with immediate application.

Women in Canada were not even considered persons under the law until 1927. Women still struggle to be heard on issues that affect them, such as peace negotiations, disaster recovery, policy development and human rights.

The World Day of Prayer connects people in authentic, meaningful ways across social, geographic and political barriers by giving a voice to women through sharing their concerns through prayer.

Christians in more than 1,200 communities across Canada will gather to learn about, pray for and celebrate environmental issues in solidarity.

The World Day of Prayer has its roots in an ecumenical day of prayer organized by women in Canada and the United States in 1920. This event became the International World Day of Prayer in 1922, and Christians around the world began celebrating this event on the first Friday of March.

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The CAMROSE BOOSTER, February 22, 2022 – Page 8

Residents learn about possible costly move to provincial police

By Murray Green

Camrose residents learned that the cost of policing in Alberta will hit more than $1 billion if the province switches from RCMP to a provincial police force, according to the National Police Federation.

Currently, the province pays $595 million for RCMP enforcement. If the government votes in favour of a provincial force, that price will be $734 million if Model A is selected, and $759 million if Model B is picked. Residents learned the numbers at a open discussion at the Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on February 15.

However, that does not include between $366 million and $371.5 million in transition costs, additional $10 million in real estate costs, $46 million in increased equipment costs, and $119 million more in human resources costs. Those totals do not include training costs for new officers.

to be the police service of choice in Alberta since 1932. Albertans receive a combination of the highest standard of policing and significant cost savings due to the federal government funding 30 per cent of the annual cost. If the province moves to a provincial police force, they lose the 30 per cent federal funding across Alberta,” added McGowan.

“Rural policing is complex and situations evolve quickly, requiring officers to be fully trained for any possible event or issue in large areas, with few neighbourhoods and backup. A transition to a new police service creates real risk to ongoing and safety improvements, including proven successful crime reduction strategies in rural and remote communities,” said McGowan, about safety concerns.

The Alberta RCMP is also able to provide a number of additional support services at significant cost savings to the province, as about 74 per cent is funded

of the annual 30 per cent federal contribution ($188 million), the Transition Study proposes one-time police transition costs over five to six years. Model A adds an additional $366 million and Model B adds an additional $371.5 million that will have to be borne by Alberta taxpayers. However, these transition costs can balloon quickly if delays in the transition occur,” explained Kevin Halwa, a Prairies/ North Region director with the National Police Federation. “Have you ever known for a government contract to come in less than what was budgeted? The costs will only go higher.”

In 2019, a report to the City of Red Deer on a proposed transition estimated it would take over four years to complete a transition, just for a single municipality.

“The City of Surrey, British Columbia, started its own police transition in

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Alberta RCMP provide police services in several municipalities throughout the province.

“Over the past year, the NPF has met with over 100 municipal leaders, conducted three rounds of public opinion research across Alberta (October 2020, April 2021 and November 2021) and met with stakeholders and Albertans at various community events and meetings. Throughout all this, one thing is clear: Albertans do not support a transition away from the Alberta RCMP, despite the heavy politicization,” said Jeff McGowan, Alberta director for the National Police Federation.

More than 85 per cent of Albertans want to keep the RCMP for policing, indicated the survey.

Municipalities in the province are about 99 per cent in favour of keeping the RCMP. “The RCMP is proud

by the federal government.

“The scope of the Transition Study was not to engage directly with municipalities, citizens, specific communities, or Indigenous Peoples.

The study recommends that further consultation should be conducted, and that significant study and analysis be completed to validate the proposal’s assumptions on organizational structure, service delivery model, deployment model and to further refine the cost projections,” said McGowan.

Not only would the cost of policing increase with a provincial police force, but the number of officers planned would be 110 less than the current number of officers, according to the government proposal.

“In addition to the loss

2020. Today, the transition is nowhere near completion, and more than two years delayed due to unexpected and unplanned hurdles and requirements. In addition, the transition costs from the RCMP to a municipal detachment have significantly increased over three years from $19 million to over $81 million and still growing,” shared Halwa.

The Alberta government only expects 15 per cent of RCMP members to switch to provincial police if the move is made. The study does not factor in the costs of training new officers.

The proposed transition will cost Albertans more than $185 million per year in federal contributions, plus more than $366 million in transition costs.

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Kinette Club of Camrose treasurer Holly McLennan presented Bailey Theatre president Barb Stroh with a donation of $650 from the Chase the Ace charity draw.

Healthier twists on food

By Lori Larsen

Eating healthier, which is wise in theory, but in order to make it stick, variety may very well be the “spice of life”.

In an effort to encourage adults and children alike to stick to the plan of healthy eating, the following are a few suggestions for taking a new approach to some old classics.

Take the average banana, for example. When serving this healthy snack choice for children, why not make it a bit more fun.

Slice a lengthwise slit in the peel, roughly halfway into the fruit, to make a banana boat. Stuff some healthy choices, such as homemade granola, peanut or nut butter, dark chocolate chips into the banana (which is still inside the peel). Once it is stuffed, wrap the whole banana in tin foil, then put it into the oven at 350°F for about 10 to 12 minutes or until gooey in the middle. Unwrap from the foil, let cool, then pass out the spoons and indulge in a naturally caramelized banana.

Bananas can also make a healthy twist on the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Slice a banana in rounds (not too thick), then place some peanut butter and a slice of strawberry on one, then cover with another slice of banana.

Banana pancakes anyone? This healthy version of pancakes requires only two ingredients–bananas and eggs–and if you want them a little fluffier, add some baking powder. Mix the eggs and bananas into a thin batter, then fry in lowfat oil. Add some nuts for some protein and top with a dabble of honey and cinnamon or pure maple syrup.

Break broccoli or cauliflower into florets and place on a baking sheet, sprinkle with some extra light olive oil and herbs or garlic, then roast at 375°F for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Turn once to brown on both sides. For a little extra pizzazz, add some light parmesan or mozzarella cheese on top for the last five minutes.

Cauliflower is the new go-to substitute. Instead

of buffalo wings, try your hand at buffalo cauliflower.

Roast the cauliflower as above and then add some of your favourite hot sauce.

Call on caulif lower again with gluten-free cauliflower pizza crust, and to make your pizza treat night even healthier, use do-it-yourself toppings, choosing vegetables, lowfat cheeses and homemade pizza sauce.

Love pasta, but don’t want the extra carbs? Try substituting your pasta with spaghetti squash.

Just cut it in half, remove the seeds, bake in a 350°F oven for 25 minutes or so, remove from oven and using oven gloves, shred the inside of the squash with a fork to form spaghetti-type noodles. Add your favourite sauce and enjoy. You will be surprised at the little extra flavour the squash adds to the dish.

Keep your honeys healthier by opting for honey as a substitute for sugar.

A dab of honey on oatmeal or cereal, or a bit in tea or coffee is just as tasty, and because honey is generally sweeter than sugar, you will require less. Like anything else though, use honey in moderation.

Try switching out your normal fries with homemade sweet potato fries.

Just clean then thinly slice a sweet potato, add some no-sodium herbs and spices (cajun is a great choice), sprinkle with light olive oil and bake on a baking sheet in a 380°F oven for about 25 minutes. Serve with homemade greek yogurt ranch dip.

Try shopping the gluten free aisle, too. There are dozens of great choices for gluten-free products from baked goods to crackers and snacks.

Eating healthy does not have to equate to bland or tasteless. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Try healthier twists on foods and add flavour with natural herbs and spices. You will not only be happy with the taste results, but also with the numbers on your bathroom scale.

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Spotify, Rogan, Young

Iconic Canadian rocker Neil Young’s row with Spotify has been dominating the headlines, foregrounding yet again the issue of the regulation of information and misinformation during the COVID pandemic; but it has also raised the question of the relationship between rock musicians and scientific truth.

Young demanded that Spotify remove his catalogue Alexander Carpenter, in protest over Spotify also Music, hosting the popular podcast, University of Alberta The Joe Rogan Experience.

Augustana Campus Young and a growing list of artists claim that Rogan’s show has featured guests who promulgated misinformation about COVID. This story has notable layers of irony, which have largely been ignored in the journalistic responses to this issue.

Examining these layers shows how they contribute to the nuance and context of this all too relevant and evolving saga of artistic integrity, celebrity hubris, politics, corporate interests, and freedom of speech in the time of pandemic.

First, it is ironic that Young–a left-wing, anti-corporate rebel rocker of such unimpeachable integrity that he does not license his music for commercial use–is in bed with Spotify in the first place. Spotify is not only the world’s largest media streaming platform, but it is also a monster corporation with some sketchy shareholders, including Tencent, a giant Chinese media company that has recently been riddled with cases of embezzlement and corruption, and Morgan Stanley, the global financial management company that has been investigated numerous times for fraud since 2020.

Second, it is ironic that Young’s enduring popularity is predicated on his long-standing identity as a paragon of dissent, as a counter-culture icon minted in the gloriously liberal 1960s. In his dispute with Spotify and Rogan, however, Young seems to be serving as a mouthpiece for government and the edifice of science, as he understands and arbitrates it. Could one imagine a more ridiculous situation? Young–a product of the hippie, anti-authoritarian counter-culture movement–is not only assuring us that, as an aging rock musician, he fully recognizes and understands what constitutes legitimate science, but is also railing against people who disagree with the government, Big Pharma and Big Tech, and is demanding that Spotify limit the ability for people to air any such disagreements.

I am not arguing in support of what guests of Rogan’s podcast may have said about the COVID-19 vaccines, or about COVID-related policies and treatments. I am simply suggesting that it’s a strange new world in which we live, when we find Young not only proscribing who gets to speak, and about what, in the public square, but also asking us to look to him as the arbiter of scientific truth.

A final irony is that Young’s skirmish with Spotify spilled over into the realm of audio fidelity. Not only is Spotify spreading misinformation, said Young, but the audio quality is also poor. Spotify’s sound is “degraded and neutered,” grumbled the rocker, insisting that “if you support Spotify, you are destroying an art form.” Now, Young’s music is mostly grungy, clangorous and sloppily played.

It is clearly not produced and recorded with an ear finely tuned to pristine audio fidelity–indeed, the rawness of the sound contributes to its putative authenticity. To accuse Spotify of “degrading” his recordings is pretty disingenuous. Musician, heal thyself.

As recently as 2017, Young was still advocating for a kind of rugged American individualism and celebrating the spirit of dissent in his music, singing, “Stand up for what you believe/Resist the powers that be.” What, then, should we make of the current nerdy, moralizing stance of rockers like Young and his cohorts, who now seem to maintain that rock no longer needs to give voice to individuals and noisily shake a fist at authority, but rather needs to be fussily streamed on acoustically pristine platforms, and must also somehow be carefully aligned with correct information?

Ultimately, this squabble touches on something much bigger: the question of how to balance freedom of expression and the public good in the time of a pandemic, and who is responsible for striking and maintaining this balance.

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MLA supports ending restrictions

By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency

During the week of February 21, the 87 MLAs who make up the legislature will be back in Edmonton.

I’m looking forward to session as we will be able to continue fulfilling the campaign promises our United Conservative government was elected on.

Our first day back, which is February 22, starts with the throne speech and the budget will be tabled two days later.

However, there is some great news I want to share in our return to a pre-pandemic normal. The government plans to relax restrictions in a phased approach because there is still significant pressure on the healthcare system. It’s very important for us to make sure a hospital bed is available for anyone who needs one. In Step One, it was announced that the Restrictions Exemption Program is being eliminated. As Premier Jason Kenney said, it served its purpose, but is no longer useful. However, in this step, restrictions on closing times, alcohol service, table capacity in restaurants, and interactive activities remain in force. Also, facilities with capacity between 500 and 1,000 will be limited to 500, and facilities with capacity of 1,000 or more are limited to 50 per cent.

Children age 12 and under no longer need to wear masks in any setting and face coverings are no longer required for children in schools. We all know how divisive an issue this has been for the entire world. If there is one message I would like to share, it is to be kind to each other. Everyone will move at a pace comfortable for them and their family, and that is just fine. Let’s be supportive of one another.

I was also glad to hold a virtual roundtable on the shortage of large animal rural veterinarians and how to address it going forward. This is especially a big issue in many Alberta rural communities. I was joined by University of Calgary students enrolled in its veterinarian medicine program, elected officials from our constituency, as well as a representative for the Labour and Immigration minister Tyler Shandro. I thought it was important for the attendees to have the ear of minister Shandro’s senior staff.

Here are some facts I learned when I brought forward Motion 524 in the legislature last year. There are approximately 864 vacant professional veterinary positions in Alberta with most of the shortage in rural Alberta.

The vacancy rate for veterinarians is around 17 per cent, which is shockingly high when compared to the provincial vacancy rate of 2.6 per cent. The determinantal effect this has on existing vets is leading to increased cases of burnout.

One major issue is that the U of C’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine only accepts 50 new students each year. That is simply not enough, especially when we are experiencing such a shortage. Students will come from BC, for example, with the intention of working in their home provinces upon graduation. I will continue to work with students, veterinarians and our government to find meaningful solutions to this problem.

As always, if you have any concerns or comments, my office and I are always here for you.

You can contact Jackie Lovely, Camrose MLA, at Constituency Office, 104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. Tel: 780-672-0000, camrose@assembly.ab.ca or at Legislature Office, 6th Floor, 9820-107 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7.

CFD assists more emergency medical

By Lori Larsen

During the February 7 City of Camrose Committee of Whole meeting, City deputy manager Kim Isaak presented a report to council regarding Camrose Fire Department’s (CFD) response to assist Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

According to the report, in 2021, CFD responded to 47 calls to assist EMS. The majority (33) of these were Code Red calls, which means that there was no ambulance available to immediately respond to the incident, and that an ambulance would be typically 25 minutes away.

Other calls for service consisted of eight resulting from patient lifts, and six for cardiac arrests.

Isaak reported that the average time for these calls was approximately 1 to 1.5 hours per call, and the costs in labour for these calls in 2021 was $9,771.

The total hours spent on these calls was 62, with an average of six firefighters per call, for a total of 375 paid hours.

Issak said that despite CFD experiencing an increase in calls to assist EMS, it has had minimal impact on the service relative to the amount of calls that other Municipal Fire Departments are being called out to assist.

Isaak added that the increase in response by fire departments to assist EMS is a growing concern across the Province to the point that Alberta Health Services (AHS) recently announced a comprehensive 10-point plan to address the concerns and to create capacity within the EMS system to ensure availability and safety for all Albertans.

ton’s IOC, which brings together paramedic leads, zone and hospital staff for improved integration between EMS and the hospital system to improve overall flow.

7. EMS will be implementing additional dispatching processes provincially (EMS Response Prioritization System and the Metro Response Plan), including prioritization to determine if an ambulance from out of area, though it may be closest to a 911 call, is most appropriate to respond. This will include adding an additional level of 911 call assessment to assist in sending EMS resources to the most urgent call which changes the way ambulances are assigned primarily in the Metro and Urban environments, and will assist with keeping resources in Suburban and Rural communities. This also includes delaying responses to low acuity or truly non-emergency calls when safe and appropriate to do so, in conjunction with OLMC physician advice and oversight. This will allow focus on prioritizing ambulances for those who have the greatest and most urgent medical need.

8. Preempting and diverting workflow which allows ambulances to be thoughtfully and safely preempted from assignments which are not critical and diverted to more urgent calls, instead of being automatically dispatched.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Fire Department members are ready to attend all emergent situations called to in the line of duty.

A letter from the Senior EMS Leadership explained the plan and the 10 points, including the following.

1. EMS Hours of Work project which addresses fatigue management.

2. Transferring some non-emergency or low priority calls to other agencies such as the Poison and Drug Information Service (PADIS) (and are working to include Health Link 811) when appropriate, and in consultation with EMS OLMC (Online Medical Control) physicians in dispatch.

3. EMS will no longer automatically send an ambulance to a motor vehicle collision where there are no injuries reported.

4. AHS EMS will continue hiring paramedics and will meet with training institutions to potentially expand training capacity.

5. Managing Non-Emergency Inter-Facility Transfers: Two pilot projects are underway in Calgary and the North Zone where patients who do not need urgent medical care are transported from hospitals to appointments, or back to care homes and residences by means other than ambulances.

6. Creating a Calgary Integrated Operations Centre that will mirror Edmon-

9. Developing a Provincial Service Plan at the request of Alberta Health, EMS is looking at all current services and will create a 5-10 year plan.

10. Creating an Inter-Facility Transfers pilot project that will assist in managing the volume of low acuity InterFacility Transfers in one geographical area with dedicated transfer units, freeing up ambulances to handle primarily emergency calls.

City of Camrose Council noted that while the impact on the local fire service may not be as substantial to those in larger municipalities, there is still an impact on taxpayers and volunteers within the service. Council agreed that a letter be sent to the Alberta Municipalities that outlines the City’s data on this to assist them with their advocacy efforts to address the current state of Alberta’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Isaak said, based on the information provided by CFD regarding the impact calls for emergency medical assistance and the AHS’s comprehensive plan to address concerns, City of Camrose administration also recommends continual monitoring of the situation.

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Thank you for being “Our Guest”!

By Murray Green

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The Churchmice Players Society along with the cast and crew of

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast would like to thank community members for their continued support of theatre arts in Camrose.

A special thank you to our show sponsors: Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Lisa Rohr – Re/Max Real Estate, Scott’s Quality Lawn Care, Sunrise Outdoor Advertising, The Sweeterie and Glenda Strauss – Re/Max Real Estate.

Thank you too, to our program sponsors: Grant Thornton, John’s Shopmobile Ltd., Tee Pee Trade & RV Centre, Wideman Paint & Décor and The Camrose Booster. as well as the Kelsey Communit y Society for the loan of lighting equipment.

Missing from the photo: Nicole Beaucage-Wahlman, Janine Carroll, Mackenzie Doll, Donna Hackborn, Nola Hutchinson, Zoe Ma, Dave McDougall, Sean McIlveen, Diane McLaren, Christine Morello, Joel Morello, Colleen Nelson, Elaine Nixon, Peggie Noble-Cappie, Cynthia Poulin, Jimeen Thurston, Aline Wenig and Wendy Wenig

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Crush up in playoffs

By Murray Green

Camrose Crush scored three goals in the second period to defeat the Devon Barons 5-2 in the third game of the North Central Senior Hockey League playoffs on February 13.

The Crush are up 2-1 in the best of five series. RJ Reed of the Crush opened the scoring in the first peri-

od. After Devon tied the game on a shorthanded tally, Camrose netted a power play marker from Ryley Bennefield, a goal from Cole Gibson, and a shorthanded marker from captain Tylor Keller in the middle frame.

Devon scored a third period tally before Camrose potted an empty net score

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The second star of the playoff game was goalie Connor Dobberthien, who stopped 21 of 23 shots directed his way. Camrose recorded 31 shots on goal.

In game two, the Barons scored six straight goals to open the contest with a huge lead.

Camrose fought back in the middle frame with two power play markers.

Zach Ayotte and Bennefield notched tallies and after 40 minutes, the score was 7-3.

After a Devon power play goal, the Crush responded with a goal from Cody Hodgson and a power play tally from McCombie.

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Local country music recording artist Travis Dolter is set to unveil his latest single, “Then It Comes Around” that will be released digitally on February 25.

Co-written with well known artist /musician Doug Folkins, this song captures the spirit of the small town where Travis grew up. Feeling homesick, emotions are triggered by the demands of big city life, and Travis is drawn to his roots. As he closes his eyes, the memories and warmth flood over him, making life in the big city manageable once again. With lyrics creating visuals familiar to anyone who has ever driven through a small town, the expressive vocals and storyline can’t help but hit home.

Keep your eye out for the official music video, produced by local videographer Casey Cumming, to follow. Casey was able to capture the emotion of “Then It Comes Around,” as well as scenes referenced in the lyrics from Hay Lakes, the small town that inspired the song.

Travis and his band will be taking to the stage at Cook County Saloon in Edmonton on Friday, February 25. This event will serve as a release party for his single. His tour will continue in Bruce on March 5 and tentatively Bittern Lake on March 6.

Recently, Travis has been taking trips to the recording studio in Calgary, to finalize the tunes he will be releasing on a double EP later this year.

Visit his website at www.travisdolter.com for more information or listen to his latest music.

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Wyatt Tanton

By Murray Green

Rural advocate and educational assistant Wyatt Tanton announced his intention to seek the Alberta NDP nomination in the Camrose constituency in the next provincial election.

“When I go to work in schools in our constituency today, I can’t help but see the same problems facing our education system that I saw myself when I was a student in Camrose during the Klein era,” said Tanton. “Classroom sizes are ballooning, staff are burning out and students are the ones paying the price when the government implements unjustifiable cuts and continues pushing an outdated, outof-touch curriculum. We need a strong voice for our constituency and a government that’s willing to listen to them and I want to be that strong voice for Camrose when we elect Rachel Notley and the Alberta NDP to a strong mandate in 2023.”

A student of finance and an experienced political campaigner, Tanton is excited for Camrose to experience a hotly-contested nomination.

“Since running in the municipal election last year, I have spent a lot of time considering how best to continue fighting for the causes that are important to me–afford-

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Philanthropy at any level is a vital part of supporting all members of our communities. Wherever, whenever and however a person can give can significantly impact the lives of those close to us–our family, friends and neighbours.

Now, more than ever, not-for-profits are in need of support. The pandemic continues to effect not only the availability of volunteerism throughout communities but traditional methods of fundraising for local not-for-profits.

Many local not-forprofit organizations relied heavily on local events and initiatives to raise awareness as well as funds, but restrictions and guidelines put in place to ensure the health of all members of the community saw almost all of them cancelled or postponed, forcing the organizations to think outside the box.

Fortunately, the goodwill of many fulfills the need for these organizations to continue the great work they do in our communities. Virtual events, dedicated websites and other digital donation processes made it possible for many to continue donating, but the loss of the one-on-one, highly visible local events and fundraisers definitely has taken a toll.

For people such as James Taylor, a Camrose resident since 1993, the importance of supporting not-for-profits is invaluable for maintaining the overall health of the community and is something he has been doing for years because it just feels right.

A longtime member of the Lions Club, beginning in 1982 in Grand Centre,

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Camrosian and longtime Lions Club member James Taylor, centre, presents a donation to Camrose Service Options For Seniors (SOS) board vice-chair Lee Kroeger, left, and executive director Christina Rehmann.

Jim has provided his time and financial support over the years, serving in a variety of executive positions.

He has also been instrumental in ensuring the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides has continued to do amazing things for those in need throughout Canadian communities.

“He is an invaluable resource in our Lions Club and a fountain of knowledge,” said Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club member Lee Kroeger.

Beyond his dedication to the Lions Club, every year, Jim sits down and selects other not-for-profit organizations, many local, to be recipients of his generous donations.

“I give to the organizations that I feel need a shot in the arm,” smiled Jim, with an encouraging message to others to give in whatever way they can.

“Jim is someone who has a deep understanding of what it takes to keep a community vibrant and going,” said Kroeger.

The benefits of giving through volunteerism or, if finances permit, fund giving have been proven over and over again for both the recipient and giver.

Camrose boasts a large number and variety of notfor-profit organizations and clubs that are always looking for volunteers and are extremely appreciative of all donations.

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It is that time of year again when City of Camrose property tax notices arrive, with payment of taxes being due on June 30.

As the City’s main source of revenue, taxes are used to fund vital services and programs provided to City residents.

Unfortunately, the pandemic and downturn in the economy has had a negative impact on the financial status of some residents, and consequently they may feel the need to approach the City requesting forgiveness in amounts owing on property taxes.

Recognizing this, City administration prepared and presented a report to City of Camrose council during the February 7 Committee of Whole meeting, outlining the property tax collection process under the guidance of the Municipal Government Act, the current status in the City of Camrose for overdue taxes, options for dealing with taxes owing and recommendations.

In his report, City of Camrose financial services general manager Travis Bouck explained, “The City of Camrose follows the guidance within the Municipal Government Act (MGA) in collecting amounts owing from property taxes. The MGA has provided municipalities with two significant actions to assist municipalities with the collection process: a) Tax Recovery Notification is placed on the title of the property and any parties with a registered interest in the property are provided with a copy of the notification. b) Tax Sale for the property takes place, and proceeds from the sale are used to cover any property tax amounts owing. Excess can be collected by property owner/registered parties via the Alberta Court system.”

Bouck f u r t her explained that by following the guidance in the MGA, the following will occur during 2022: • Properties that have any amount owing from the 2020 property tax levy will have a tax recovery notification placed on the title of the property if the 2020 property tax levy is not paid by March 31, 2022.

If the notification is placed on title (no payment made by March 31, 2022), then the notification will remain on title until all amounts related to 2020 and 2021 (levy and penalties) are paid in full.

• Properties that have any amount owing from the 2019 property tax levy are placed for sale by the

City via a Tax Sale, with a minimum reserved bid unless payment for 2019 levy and penalties is received by March 31,.

Once March 31, 2022 has passed, the sale will take place unless all amounts related to 2019, 2020 and 2021 (levy and penalties) are paid in full or a tax agreement is entered into.

The City of Camrose would expect to schedule the auction at some date between May 1 and October 31, 2022.

In an effort to avoid having to resort to these MGA recommended processes, the City takes steps to communicate the current status to the property owners in order to avoid additional collection efforts, including: • Statements of property tax balances owing are provided to property owners at the beginning of each month.

• These statements continue until the property has no outstanding balances remaining (even throughout the tax recovery notification and tax sale process).

• Letters are provided in January to all property owners whereby the property may be subject to either having a tax recovery notification placed on the title or be subject to a tax sale. The letter informs the property owner of deadlines for payment to avoid the additional collection measures.

• All property owners, whereby a tax recovery notification or tax sale are possible, are attempted to be contacted by telephone and informed of the situation to try to resolve any outstanding balances.

• Letters are provided to property owners in March whereby a tax recovery notification has been submitted to Land Titles or Registries (mobile home without lot) by the City of Camrose. The letter outlines the reason for the notification and the actions required by the property owner to remove the notification from the property title.

• Land Titles will send a separate letter to interested parties (AprilJune) when the tax recovery notification has been processed and is registered on the title of the property.

• Letters are provided to interested parties by the City of Camrose in the case where a mobile home has had a tax lien placed upon it.

Once the tax recovery notification (also referred to as the caveat) has been on the property for a year, the City has the right to

place the property on the Tax Sale listing.

Once the Tax Sale date is determined, the City of Camrose will continue to try to contact the property owner by phone to avoid a Tax Sale. If payments have not been made, the City will send a letter to the property owner between 40 to 90 days prior to the sale in accordance with the MGA. The letter provides information to the owner regarding the Tax Sale process.

Once Tax Sale advertising is being prepared, phone calls may become more frequent and the City will notify interested parties of the tax status.

Bouck explained an alternative solution of entering into a tax agreement with the property owner defining the payment terms for the amounts owing.

“The tax agreement cannot be for more than three years and includes current taxes, future penalty charges, and an estimate of the future taxes over the length of the agreement in the payment calculation. If the property owner breaches the agreement, the property must then be offered for sale at a public auction.”

He further indicated that over the past five years, administration estimates that the City has entered into approximately seven tax agreements.

Current Status

According to the report, the current property taxes owing status for the City of Camrose as of January 31, 2022 stands at 58 properties whereby a tax recovery notification will be placed on their property if payment is not received

by March 31. The total amount owing (including penalties) related to these properties is $821,887.

As of January 31, there are three properties whereby the property will be subject to a Tax Sale if payment is not received

by March 31. The total amount owing (including penalties) related to these properties is $2,824.

As of January 31, there are approximately 8,234 properties that have no amounts owing for property taxes from 2020 and previous years.

City of Camrose Initiatives to Date

In an effort to address challenges faced by City property owners throughout the pandemic, the City implemented the following initiatives available to all property owners in the City of Camrose: • No penalties to be applied to unpaid amounts for utilities (water, wastewater, recycling, waste collection) from March 23, 2020 to June 30, 2020.

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The Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce held its 112th annual general meeting on Feb. 2 in a Zoom meeting format.

Incoming president Shauna Feth chaired the meeting due to out-going president Jason Heise feeling a bit under the weather.

“Congratulations to Shauna for your upcoming role, and congratulations to the Camrose Chamber of Commerce members for the work that you do in the community that is fantastic and it speaks so much to the resiliency demonstrated by Camrose and the east central region of Alberta during the challenging time of COVID-19. Congratulations on 112 years of promoting business in the Camrose area,” said MP Damien Kurek, from the House of Commons.

“Cong ratulations, Shauna, on your upcoming role, and thank you to Jason for all the work you have done with the team. It has been an honour to work with the Chamber to support local businesses,” said MLA Jackie Lovely.

“Wow, 112 years. We celebrate with the Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce and we have lots to celebrate. I know it has been a tough two years, but we will work to support each other. We now have an economic committee and we will continue

to work with the Chamber,” said Camrose County Reeve Cindy Trautman.

“Congratulations on the 112 years. Thanks for the great work that you have done. Camrose is resilient and hopefully the future looks bright. I really like the ‘shop local’ aspect that you have done and it has helped tremendously for Camrose,” said Mayor PJ Stasko.

“I would like to highlight the 112 years and that Shauna is one of the longest-serving members of the executive. We have spent the last year depending on Chamber volunteers and staff to survive, and to continue on what way they could and advocate for changes,” said Alberta Chamber of Commerce CEO Ken Kolby.

He reported that Feth agreed to stay on for a total of seven years, which is one year past her two (three) year terms.

The Chamber recognized 2nd Floor Computers, Carmen Mason, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ducks Unlimited, Integrated Lifestyles, On Track Kuntz and Company, all businesses that have reached 25 years as members.

After the financial report was passed, president Feth, past president Heise, first vice president Kara Brown and second vice president Jen Filip

were named to the executive.

Both the incoming and outgoing presidents presented reports.

Directors serving their second-year term are Carmen Kraus and Gail Holtz.

Incoming directors are Dean Durand, Sebastien D’Eschambeault, Lana Gunderson and Louis Sequeira.

Two director positions are still open. Inquire at the Chamber office for more information.

The next regular meeting will be held on March 2 at noon.

BIRTHS

To Olivia and Nolan Miller of Bawlf, two sons, on February 11.

DEATHS

David “Dave” John Grue of Camrose, on February 11, at 75 years of age.

Adam Schmidt, of Holden, on February 12, at 90 years of age.

Allan Guy Johnson, of Camrose, on February 14, at 68 years of age.

Da r yl Willia m Adam of Delburne, formerly of Whitecourt, on February 14, at 67 years of age.

Bernie Mallard of Edmonton, on February 14, at 61 years of age.

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Langley recalls 1960s with Fargo van

By Murray Green

Richard Langley of Irma wanted to remember the 1960s (as much as possible) by modeling his 1969 Fargo A100 van after the wild time in our history.

“I found this van down in Lethbridge and brought it home for three years before I fully customized the interior. That was three years ago, so I have had the van for six years (last summer). The van is fully functionable. I attend car shows and folk festivals with it, so I drive it to events,” said Richard.

Fargo was a brand of trucks originally produced in the United States in 1913 by the Fargo Motor Car Company. Dropped in 1922, the name was reintroduced for a line of trucks manufactured by the Chrysler Corporation after purchasing Fargo Motors in 1928. Later, Chrysler absorbed Dodge and started producing its truck line, so over time, Fargo trucks became rebadged Dodges, similar to the parallel sale by General Motors of its GMC and Chevrolet truck lines.

“Originally, it had the slant six engine in it. That engine was worn out, so I put a Super-6 in it. The motor is bigger and has better performance,” he added.

The first Fargo trucks were built in Pilsen, Chi-

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Richard Langley of Irma goes all out when going to car shows and folk festivals in his 1969 Fargo van. He restored it to reflect the time period of peace and love.

cago, by the Fargo Motor Car Company from 1913 until 1922. In 1928, Chrysler bought the business and created their own line of Fargo trucks. Shortly after

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In Canada, the name Fargo was used until 1972 for marketing reasons to differentiate the trucks as Chrysler-Plymouth dealer offerings apart from the Dodge trucks sold at Dodge dealers.

The range included a pickup truck and van, both with a forward control design. Placing the driver on top of the front axle with the engine between the front seats, just behind the front wheels makes it a cab-over vehicle. The unibody vehicles used a short 90-inch (2,286 mm) wheel base. An A108 model was also available from 1967-70, with a longer 108-inch (2,743 mm) wheel base. The 1969 Fargos came with either a 225 Slant-6 motor or a 318 V8 engine.

The Dodge A100 van and wagon were popular because of their extreme versatility and power/capacity to weight ratio. The van was lighter than the Ford Econoline, but could still seat up to nine passengers or provide 213 cubic inches of cargo space. In 1969, there were changes to the van and options from third-party camper van makers. Power steering with an automatic transmission was also included. This was one of the first vans to have it. Larger more powerful Slant-6 engines were also made available along with a fully synchronized manual transmission for the 318 V8.

its creation, Chrysler also bought the Dodge Brothers Company, adding Dodgeand Graham Brothersbadged trucks to its product line. From then on, Fargo trucks were almost identical to Dodge models, save for trim and name, and were sold by ChryslerPlymouth dealers.

The van is filled with items that you would have found in a van back in the ’60s. “The items were all found at yard and garage sales. It took one winter to customize it. I tore apart other vehicles to find used parts to make it era friendly. I call the van Memory Lane because when I went to car shows before it was customized, everybody was always saying ‘I remember these and I remember that’ so we called it Memory Lane,” shared Richard.

“It fits the era of the vehicle. The van brings back memories for a lot of people. The stuff inside of the van brings back memories for me because I didn’t

have a van when I was younger. I always liked this style of vans and the fact that it is a Fargo and not a Dodge. Fargos tend to be few and far between now. You just don’t see a lot

of them on the road anymore,” said Richard.

“It’s fun to drive and it was relaxing to work on this van. I had to modify some things, but it was fun to build.”

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Question: What are the top priorities/goals for the Camrose Police Service in 2022?

Answer: Besides the day-to-day operations of the Service, there are several significant objectives in the upcoming year. The mandated upgrades to our 911 Centre by the CRTC, known as Next Generation 911, will see the implementation of Phase 1 before summer. We will also be preparing for the revival of the Big Valley Jamboree after a two-year pandemic hiatus. This is a large event requiring significant planning and logistics. We will also be taking part, later this year, in citywide strategic planning sessions, where we look for feedback and input from our community as we develop the next three-year strategic plan. Maintaining our authorized strength to ensure service delivery to our community will also be prioritized. Of course, we will remain flexible and ready, should anything unforeseen develop into a top concern as the year progresses.

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The report provided council with options in regards to tax collection owing, but recommended that the City of Camrose continue collection efforts consistent with current and previous practice. This could require a property owner to arrange financing from an external lender in order to be able to manage the amounts outstanding in a timely manner.

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By Murray Green

Never leave your vehicles unattended while they are running. These vehicles are easy targets for theft, which often leads to damage.

With colder weather, police are urging citizens to be careful when warming up their vehicles. Car thieves actively look for easy vehicles to steal. Vehicles that are left running and unlocked outside of homes, grocery stores, gas stations or your place of work make for easy targets for criminals. It only takes a few seconds for someone to sit in the driver’s seat and drive away. These vehicle thefts are often preventable.

Keyless starting vehicles will not shut down if they are out of range from the key fob. This is a builtin safety feature. Do not leave these vehicles running either.

If you must warm up your vehicle, consider using a club-like device or

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Lock your vehicle. It is a fact that most vehicle thefts, and thefts from vehicles, occur when they are left unlocked.

Remove all valuables from your vehicle–an out-of-sight, out-of-mind approach.

Report any suspicious activity you might see in your neighbourhood. This is an excellent way to help reduce crime within the community.

Park your vehicle in well-lit areas. Turn on your residential exterior lights and help light up the area.

And, as a side note, idling motors can cause damage to your engine parts. Remember they were made to drive, not idle.

Contact local police if you have any information regarding a crime. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) or online.

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Reducing emissions from the transportation sector is critical to Canada achieving its climate targets. That’s why the Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to purchase and drive electric vehicles (EV) in Alberta.

Canadian Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson announced a $2 million investment to Alberta municipalities to help support the deployment and installation of up to 260 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Alberta.

“We’re making electric vehicles more affordable and accessible for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. Investing in more charging stations like the ones announced in Alberta will allow more Canadians to be in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future and help achieve our climate goals,” said Wilkinson.

This investment, which will make purchasing an EV more accessible for organizations, will be funded through the Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).

“The Government of Canada is committed to the protection of our environment and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Electric vehicles are an important part of our work to meet Canada’s climate targets. This announcement solidifies that commitment by building on our government’s plan to provide clean and sustainable transportation options to the people in Alberta,” said Randy Boissonnault, MP for Edmonton Centre.

Alberta Municipalities will select recipients through a transparent process, based on demand, after which, EV chargers will be installed in public places, multi-unit residential buildings, on streets, at workplaces or facilities for servicing light-duty vehicle fleets by October 2023.

“The Electric Vehicle Charging Program will help forward-thinking municipalities get ready for an elec-

tric future. With this investment, our members can put their communities on the EV charging station map at no cost to their taxpayers,” added Paul McLauchlin, president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.

Since 2015, Canada has invested a historic $1 billion to make EVs more affordable and accessible for Canadians. These investments are supporting the establishment of a coast-tocoast network of fast chargers; installing chargers in local areas where Canadians live, work and play; and providing rebates of up to $5,000 to help more Canadians buy EVs. “We are thrilled to support the Action Centre and the Electric Vehicle Charging Program. With one or two new EV charging stations, communities can see an increased economic boost and get closer to achieving their environmental and sustainability goals. With new EV charging stations, residents and visitors can charge their vehicles while at the recreation centre, library or even on Main Street while they shop, dine and explore,” said Cathy Heron, president, Alberta Municipalities.

These investments support Canada’s target of ensuring all passenger vehicles sold in Canada are zero-emission by 2035, and are critical to achieving Canada’s ambitious climate change goals and building a cleaner, healthier future for all Canadians.

“We are proud to lead the charge in the largest investment in EV charging stations in Alberta to date.

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko proclaimed February 23 as Rotary Day in Camrose and February 21 to 26 as Rotary Week along with Rotary Club presidents Morris Henderson, left, and Dan Cole witnessing the signing. Back row from left are members Lou Henderson, Ken Roberts and Kim Boyco.

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Bantam bowlers Jake Hasselbohm, left, and Rocci Bascello, along with coach Dan Hasselbohm, advanced to Provincials.

Junior girls Sofia Bascello, left, and Kaitlyn Fitchie, with coach Mark Patterson, won the zone bowling competition in Red Deer.

Bowlers advance to provincials

By Murray Green

Tabb Lanes in Camrose sent six teams in four different divisions to the 2022 5-Pin Team Zone Championships.

In teams of two, bowlers competed for top scratch (total pins) in the local zone, which includes Red Deer and Ponoka.

The bantam division was held in Camrose at

Tabb Lanes, where the Camrose boys’ team won to advance to Provincials.

Jake Hasselbohm, Rocci Bascello and coach Dan Hasselbohm won the event.

The junior division was held in Red Deer at Heritage Lanes, where the Camrose girls and boys won. The girls’ team consists of Sofia Bascello and

Kaitlyn Fitchie, with coach Mark Patterson.

The junior boys’ team is Max Day and Carter Grant, with coach Alex Erickson. All these teams will be competing in the Provincial championship on March 13. The top team in each division will be going to Nationals in July in Oshawa, Ontario.

In loving memory of

John Dubourt December 31, 1949 ~ February 4, 2021 Only one year, but it seems so long That this loving dear man to his rest has gone.

Faithful husband, father, brother and friend, He fought the good fight right to the end.

So let us take comfort as John always hoped we would do, To believe that our God and Saviour will see us through.

With faith, hope and love kept strong in our hearts, We can all be reunited, never more to part.

And together with Jesus, we’ll shout the joyful amen, We know it will be soon, grace can keep us trusting till then.

If you wish, you can view John’s memorial service from February 20, 2021 by going to camroseadventist.ca. Although it is late to put this in print, John’s wife Catherine, son David and daughter Esther want to express their heartfelt thanks to loved ones, friends and staff at St. Mary’s, Tofield and U of A Hospitals who did their best in caring for John and his family under the difficult circumstances of COVID. In loving memory of

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Junior boys Max Day, left, and Carter Grant, with coach Alex Erickson, won the zone bowling competition in Red Deer to advance to Provincials on March 13.

Kodiaks burnt by Dragons

By Murray Green

Drumheller Dragons were firing on all cylinders as they blanked the Camrose Kodiaks 6-0 on February 15.

The loss made it four in a row for Camrose as the team prepares for the playoffs. Drumheller fired 40 shots on goal. Spencer Welke stopped 12 of 14 shots and Logan Willcott turned away 22 of 26 shots.

The expansion Blackfalds Bulldogs bit the Kodiaks 6-2 in Camrose on February 12.

Defenceman Graydon Gotaas opened the scoring midway through the first period. Blackfalds tied the game five minutes later and carried the momentum

into the middle frame by scoring two more tallies before Carson Brisson netted the equalizer for the Kodiaks.

It was all Blackfalds in the third as they scored three goals to take home the two points.

Goalie Nicholas Jones stopped 14 of 18 shots before Logan Willcott came in and turned away seven of nine shots. Camrose recorded 29 shots on goal.

Camrose Kodiaks played well against the Bonnyville Pontiacs on February 11, but suffered a 5-3 loss.

Bonnyville led 2-1 after 20 minutes with Ty Sauer scoring the lone tally for Camrose. Both teams

notched a tally in the second period, this time Blake Kondor scored for the Kodiaks.

In the third period, the Pontiacs scored before and after Michael Horon added a marker for Camrose. The last goal for Bonnyville was into an empty net.

Goalie Willcott turned away 24 of 28 shots. The Kodiaks recorded 36 shots on the Bonnyville cage.

Camrose rounds out the regular season schedule in Blackfalds on February 23 and in Olds on February 26.

The first round of the playoffs are slated to start the first week in March.

who passed away on February 22, 2019 I wish I could see you one more time, Come walking through the door.

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David John Grue April 16, 1946 ~ February 11, 2022 David John Grue, known as “Dave”, of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the age of 75 years.

Dave was raised on the family farm in the Armena area, and he attended high school in Hay Lakes.

Earlier in his life, Dave enjoyed hunting with his uncles and cousins, and fishing with family and friends.

Later, he loved camping near the mountains every summer, while quadding with family. He had wanderlust and enjoyed traveling and exploring, and his passion for photography was expressed in all of his adventures. All those who knew him know he enjoyed good banter and loved to tease.

His entrepreneurial spirit led him in many directions: sign painting, graphic design and printing, teaching graphic arts at a penitentiary, painting grain elevators throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and BC, raising Charolais cattle, and line detecting.

His motto was “work smarter, not harder.” He loved to learn and always had some new idea to improve any situation.

Dave had a strong faith in his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and he was generous and kind. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Doreen; children Kimberly Grue of Red Deer, Robbie Grue (Sherry) of Port Coquitlam, BC, and Janelle Grue of Red Deer; four grandchildren; brother Rueben Grue of Penticton, BC; mother-in-law Crystal Reeves of Camrose; and many extended family and friends.

David was predeceased by his parents Oliver and Mary Grue; and brothers Glen and Mark Grue.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Dave’s memory may be made to Samaritan’s Purse Canada or to the charity of one’s choice.

The family extends their deep appreciation for the wonderful care given to Dave by the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Mary’s Hospital. You are truly amazing!

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Adam Schmidt Adam Schmidt of Holden, Alberta passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the age of 90 years.

He is survived by Alice, his wife of 35 years; sons Robert, Don (Hilda), David and Larry (Roxy); daughters Karen (Rod Keist) and Sharon (Cliff Grinde); stepson Howard (Cindy Ronsko); stepdaughters Joanne (Robert), Doreen (Tom) and Sharon (Rick); grandchildren Sheldon, Derrick, Troy, Trevor, Savanna, Gordon, Judy, Chad, Kristy, Shelby and Cole; great-grandchildren; greatgreat-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews; brother Hugo (Irma); and sisters Frieda, Ida and Bertha.

Adam was predeceased by his parents and brothers Alex, Albert, George and Smitty.

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Bernie Mallard On Monday, February 14, 2022, Bernard Mallard, age 61, passed away in Edmonton, Alberta. Bernie was born in Atikokan, Ontario on March 24, 1960, to Bernard and Jean Mallard. He was the youngest of three boys.

As a kid, Bernie enjoyed getting into trouble and fixing things – even rebuilding a Honda 50 at the age of 12.

After his father passed away, Bernie relocated to Whitecourt, Alberta in 1984, and eventually met the love of his life there – Denise, who helped settle him down. They took great care of each other until her tragic passing in 2019.

Bernie had many different jobs over the years, from travelling carnivals to the construction industry.

He had a knack for mechanical repairs and wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty, but he also had a softer side. Bernie was a phenomenal cook and an even better baker, and was happy to share with everyone who came by, regardless of his own circumstances.

Bernie was a character, with a quick wit. He had many colourful and true stories to share with anyone who would listen.

Bernie welcomed everyone into his home and treated them all like family. While, like many of us, he faced his own struggles, he had a kind, huge heart of gold and a giving nature and will be missed by all those who knew him.

He is survived by his brothers Hugh (Mary Ellen); and nephews and nieces Michael, Paul, Abby, Katie Mallard, and Jim (Donna) and niece Stephanie (Ryan) Atwood.

He was predeceased by his wife Denise Martineau; his parents Bernard and Jean; and his very special companion Sooner.

The family would like to thank all those who assisted and helped during this difficult time.

A memorial will be held at 12:30 p.m. on February 26, 2022, in Whitecourt, Alberta at the Legion Hall.

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City Council hears long range statutory plans update

By Lori Larsen

City of Camrose Planning and Development Department long range planner Francisca Fredericks provided City council members with a short update on Long Range Statutory Plans which included the following implementation items previously adopted: the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (DARP), Augustana Area Redevelopment Plan (AARP), Railway Junction Intermunicipal Area Structure Plan (RJIASP) and East Gateway Area Structure Plan (EGASP).

Planning and Development Department long range planner Francisca Fredericks

Fredricks began by saying that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the implementation component of each of the plans remains on track.

She noted that the report contained the objectives from the implementation section of DARP for the one- to five-year implementation goals. “It is important to note that some of these objectives may change over time or morph for other city objectives and projects.”

The majority of the objectives have a projected project date.

“Despite COVID-19, the vacancy rate as part of the vacant and underutilized land statistics for

Downtown continues to decline,” said Fredericks, adding that a more detailed report will be forthcoming in the next couple of months.

Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan

According to Fredericks’ report, the 2019 DARP replaced the Downtown Action Plan (2007). “Downtown Camrose has faced and overcome challenges in the past, but is facing new growth and development pressures, stresses to current infrastructure, changing demographics, and shopping trends.

“With the adoption of the DARP, Camrose has the opportunity to foster the development of a rejuvenated and active Downtown that attracts residents and investors, capitalizing on the growth of Downtown Camrose to transform Downtown Camrose into both a people and business place.”

Fredericks explained in her report that the implementation plan outlined in the DARP is a combination of planning objectives and of objectives from the Downtown and City of Camrose Retail and Commercial Market Study, and the Downtown Transportation and Parking Plan.

“In 2021, Downtown had a variety of initiatives occur that support the vision and value principles of the DARP, but are not part of the formal implementation plan.

“Coming up in 2022, we have about eight more objectives that will be addressed through various projects and will either be completed in 2022 or 2023.”

Fredericks explained that a few of the implementation items discuss change of direction on the objectives due to new City objectives and follow up from consulting firms on items.

“For example, for DARP, we did our best for inhouse to create infra-

structure renewal timelines, however, engineering is now working with Associated Engineering, so we are assuming there is going to be an updated infrastructure renewal project timeline associated with that.”

Augustana Area Redevelopment Plan

Fredericks’ report described the Augustana neighbourhood as a mature community located in the centre of Camrose between the downtown core and the University of Alberta Augustana Campus. “This is the City of Camrose’s only residential Area Redevelopment Plan.”

The Augustana Area Redevelopment Plan was updated and approved by Council in April 2021.

“Implementation items were added to the minor update of the AARP and made sure these items were made feasible to complete,” said Fredericks.

“For the formal implementation of the items’ actions in place for 2022, there has been no real progress there. However, there has been a number of other activities that align with the vision guiding principles and development of the AARP, such as some engineering work and a number of other engineering projects as well in Augustana area.”

Railway Junction Intermunicipal Area Structure Plan (RJIASP)

Fredericks’ report indicated that the RJIASP was adopted by Council in April 2021. “This plan focuses mainly on private investment and therefore does not have an implementation plan. However, the Area Structure Plan (ASP) vision and intent will be implemented through a variety of mechanisms available to municipalities, including: Municipality Development Plan update in 2022 and ASP Policy Land Use Bylaw update in 2022, and through subdivision development per-

mits and development agreements.”

East Gateway Area Structure Plan (EGASP)

Fredericks informed council that the EGASP was adopted by Council in July 2016 and includes lands in the east and northeast of Camrose.

“The EGASP accommodates highway commercial, general industrial and heavy industrial uses, stormwater management facilities and environmental and municipal reserve lands.

“This plan, like the Railway Junction Intermunicipal Area Structure Plan, focuses mainly on private investment, and therefore has a very brief implementation plan.”

Freder icks said that administration has received a few inquiries about development in the EGASP. “In contrast to the RJIASP, the EGASP it is designed to be a commercial and industrial business park that has a high aesthetic standard as it is a key entrance corridor into the City.”

Council inquiries

Councillor Don Rosland asked, in reference to the DARP, “With electric vehicles coming around the corner, is there any discussion at all on charging stations being added anywhere? I think this is something we should be prepared to look at in the future.”

Fredericks replied, that because the DARP is more of a visionary guiding principle document, electric vehicles would fall under the Land Use Bylaw, and referred the question to City of Camrose Planning and Development manager Aaron Leckie.

“We just had a citizen who is interested in exploring that further, and have had some discussions with the Green Action Committee,” commented Leckie. “I think it is in the court of the Green Action Committee right now, and the next meeting is scheduled for

the third week in January. I am not sure if there is follow-up discussion on electric vehicle charging points, but it is an opportunity that I think we can capitalize on downtown.”

Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy (council representative on Green Action Committee) said that there was nothing specific, but that it pertained to ongoing discussions and that the committee could make sure it stays on the radar and comes back to appropriate channels, specifically Land Use. City of Camrose manager Malcolm Boyd indicated that there are a few chargers located around the City. “I think there had been a plan for a public use charger at City Hall, but I think that was removed from the scope during the construction.” Boyd indicated he was aware of some other private chargers, one of which was no longer in service. “When we think about electric chargers, there are a couple of angles. It certainly can be driven from support from the Green Action Committee. But I think there is an economic development opportunity here for both Downtown and our other c o m m e r c i a l / i n du s t r i a l areas to have.”

Boyd referred to an example of having covered carports with chargers built in where people could park their car for 45 minutes to charge, and while doing so, could spend that time visiting local businesses. “We are definitely on the verge of seeing a lot more need for this, and it needs to be part of conversation moving forward.”

For more details on the Long Range Planning, visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose. ca/ and look under Your Government/Agendas and Meetings/2022/Committee of Whole Council/22-01-04.

DONUT PROGRAM Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose City Police Service Constables Steve Ofrim, left, and Adam Belanger joined Special Olympics Camrose athletes, from left, Aleena Lazar, Jody St. Onge, Brad Lyseng and Jon Gurr in supporting the #ChooseToInclude Donut program at the station on January 29.

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Call Corey at 780-679-3555 ROOMS FOR RENT in the Scotney and Jacqueline character homes. Both are 2.5 blocks from university in Camrose. Clean, quiet and bright. Rent is $495 - $600 monthly plus DD and includes WiFi, utilities, recycle pick-up, yard care and snow removal. Partially furnished w/ shared laundry. (Some rooms are fully furnished for international students.) This is an affordable, quality accommodation that fills quickly. (Some rooms still available.) No partiers, smokers or pets allowed. Reduced rate over the summer for students.

Please call Dave P., 780678-6163.

SUPER LARGE, SUPER QUIET – Second floor office in downtown Camrose! 340 sq. ft., former broadcast studio. $464.95/mo., all inclusive except communications and GST. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

GENEROUS OFFICE MAIN STREET CAMROSE 193 sq. ft. on second floor.

Quiet considerate neighbours.

Paved occupant parking in rear. $263.93/mo., all inclusive, except communications and GST. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

FOR LEASE

CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE Selection of very nice street level offices in newer building in Downtown Camrose * Single offices from $215.92 per month * Very nice single office, 170 sq. ft., floor to ceiling front window with one or two more consecutive 137 sq. ft. offices. Come and have a look! * Quiet, considerate neighbours * Easy access * Lots of parking for customers * Energized parking for tenants * Immediate occupancy Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

TWO ROOM MAIN FLOOR OFFICE – Generous 296 sq. ft. total. One room features sink and counter. Air conditioned. Very quiet neighbours.

Call Blain or Don, 780-672-3142 days. Fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

TWO-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE – Newer building, located close to downtown amenities. High efficiency furnace and on-demand hot water offer wonderful savings on utilities. Private balcony, suitable for BBQ. Upgraded fixtures, cabinetry and flooring. 5 appliances, including dishwasher and laundry. Friendly, clean and quiet neighborhood. Local owner managed, snow removal and lawn mowing are provided.

Seeking mature responsible adult tenants, non-smoking, no children or pets. $1000 rent, $800 DD. Phone 780-679-7090.

SPRUCE TERRACE APARTMENTS – 2-bedroom $900, 3-bedroom $1050. Water, heat included. No partiers, no pets, no smokers. Call 587557-9142.

STORAGE SPACE – in Downtown Camrose. Secure, clean, dry, heated storage space on main floor in office building.

Easy access. 124 sq. ft. $200/mo.

Also 77 sq. ft. for $125/mo.

Available immediately. Call Blain or Don at 780-672-3142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business.

FURNISHED ONE-BEDROOM – basement apartment near University in Camrose, AB. Includes all appliances, private entrance, parking, large yard. Non-smoking adults, no pets. Available March 1. $700/ mo. includes all utilities. Call 780-904-1095, 780-455-4983 or email berako@telus.net

5205-51 AVENUE – 1800 sq. ft. retail space, recently renovated, separate meters. Available immediately. $1250 + GST/mo.

Paul 780-608-5032.

5044-52 STREET – 2400 sq. ft. self-contained retail space.

Has private kitchen, men’s and women’s bathrooms, separate meters. Available immediately. $2250 + GST/mo. Paul 780608-5032.

LIVESTOCK / FEED / AG ONE RED ANGUS BULL – 90 lb. birth weight. Gives smaller calves, very quiet, four years old. $2200. Call Paul from Rosalind, 780-678-6051.

MACHINERY SWATHER NO LONGER ‘CUTTING THE MUSTARD?’ Call The Camrose Booster Classifieds, 780-672-3142.

LAND FOR SALE

MEETING CREEK: 5 ACRES – out of subdivision/ garage, gas, power; nice shelterbelt, gardens, pond; Bashaw schoolbus route. $152,900. 780888-7011.

ROSALIND: 5 ACRES – fenced; 1632 sf/2bd/den/2 bath; ONE LEVEL/infloor heating; 26’X32’ garage. $495,500. 780888-7011.

AUTO $$$ CASH $$$ – We buy vehicles, running or not. Please contact Dillon, 780-982-3357.

DADS – LOOKING FOR A CAR WITHOUT A BACK SEAT? Count on our classifieds.

We match up buyers and sellers.

Phone the Camrose Booster, 780-672-3142.

BOATS, RVS and CAMPERS LOVE CAMPING, BUT TIRED OF SHOVELLING SNOW OFF THE AWNING IN MAY? Say goodbye to your Gulfstream! Move it fast with a Camrose Booster classified.

Phone 780-672-3142.

SELLING YOUR SEAWORTHY BOAT? Make a splash with an ad in the Booster classifieds! 780-672-3142.

Double your exposure with a FREE Buy & Sell ad on Camrose Now!

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, February 22, 2022 – Page 28

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BYLAW NO. 1505

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. 1505 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 1373.

The purpose of this Bylaw is to redistrict a portion of NE 15-43-21-W4 from A – Agricultural to RCI – Rural Commercial and Industrial. The intent is to allow the owner to subdivide the area and develop a data processing centre.

Anyone affected by this Amendment may make written submissions before 12:00 noon, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. The Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1505 will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BYLAW NO. 1504 DATA PROCESSING CENTRES

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. 1504 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 1373.

The purpose of this Bylaw is to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 1373 to include “Data Processing Centres” into the Land Use Bylaw by adding a definition, general regulations, and the use as discretionary in the Agricultural District and permitted in the Rural Industrial and Commercial District.

Anyone affected by this Amendment may make written submissions before 12:00 noon, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. The Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1504 will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 10:00 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.

Make sure your home is child safe

By Murray Green

Getting ready for a baby’s arrival involves a lot more than just buying a crib, stroller and diapers.

According to the 2022 annual Childproofing Report by safehome.org, 40 per cent of parents believe a child’s injury could have been avoided had they taken proper child-proofing precautions in and around the home.

Toddlers have an incredible way of getting into just about anything they see. Safety expert Patrick Quinn from Life Of Dad shares useful pointers on how to childproof each section of your home.

In the living room

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Kinette Club of Camrose treasurer Holly McLennan presented Chase the Ace lucky winner Gordon Hatch along with son Liam Hatch with a cheque for $650.

Put Camrose in your Pocket!

LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER Tenders will be accepted by SIRRS LLP, 5034-49 Avenue, Ponoka, AB T4J 1S1, Attn: Richard S. Gregory until the deadline of 4:30 pm on February 25, 2022.

THREE PARCELS AVAILABLE NE 15-43-22-W4 – Ponoka County - Approximately 70 cultivated acres and 90 acres pasture - Annual Surface Lease revenue of $2,558.00 - Entirely fenced with barbwire - 2021 Tax Levy – $181.25 NW 10-43-22-W4 – Ponoka County - Approximately 120 cultivated acres and 40 acres grass - Annual Surface Lease revenue of $2,028.00 - 2021 Tax Levy – $266.05 SW 36-42-22-W4 – Camrose County - Approximately 147 cultivated acres, 11.5 acres bush and balance grass - Annual Surface Lease revenue estimated at $2,508.00 - Residence sold “as-is/where-is” - 2021 Tax Levy – $596.14 Terms of Tender • Information package can be picked up at SIRRS LLP (Ponoka) and will include instructions, copies of titles and a blank Offer to Purchase contract.

• All tenders are to be delivered in a sealed envelope to SIRRS LLP (Ponoka) before 4:30 pm on February 25, 2022.

• All tenders must include a deposit via bank draft equivalent to 5-10% of the bid amount made out to “SIRRS LLP – in trust”. Deposits will be refunded if your offer is not accepted.

• If the tender is accepted and the transaction does not proceed the deposit will be forfeited.

• Only unconditional offers will be accepted.

• There will be no adjustments made for taxes or leases.

• The Vendor reserves the right to refuse any or all offers.

• The purchase will be completed and the Purchase Price fully paid within 30 days of acceptance of the offer.

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Keep your windowblind cords either cut short or tucked away, so that children don’t get entangled in them.

Install door stops and door holders. They work wonders to keep little fingers from getting pinched.

Cover unused outlets so that children are not tempted to stick their tiny fingers in and get shocked.

Use safety gates if your home has stairs.

In the kitchen

Lock your stove knobs.

You never know when your child will decide to ignite your stove burners.

Secure low drawers in your kitchen, especially if they contain dangerous items like scissors or knives.

Make sure electric appliances are unplugged when they are not in use.

In the bathroom

Install safety locks and latches on your toilet so that your child doesn’t get into it.

Place a rubber slipcover next to the bathtub to prevent your child from slipping and falling when the area is wet.

Make sure that the cabinet containing chemicals in the bathroom is locked.

In the dining room

Make sure that glass objects are stored out of reach.

Check if your child’s highchair features a safety strap between the legs.

Visit www.safehome.org for more information on how parents can be vigilant about their children’s safety at home or, for expectant parents, when the best time is to start child proofing.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, February 22, 2022 – Page 29

Vikings waiting for the playoffs

Now Hiring

By Murray Green

Augustana Vikings women’s volleyball team split two matches on February 11 and 13.

Augustana won a hardfought 3-2 decision against the Keyano Huskies. Shae Boyes led with 13 kills, Sarah Dedrick had 33 assists, and Rebecca Olenick added 11 digs.

In the 3-0 loss to NAIT, three players had five kills, Dedrick set up 15 assists, and Racquel Lussier recorded 16 digs.

The Vikings ended the season in second place with a 12-4 record in league play.

On the men’s side, Augustana lost 3-0 to Keyano and 3-1 to NAIT. In the first match, Evan Richard collected six kills, Ben Linsley set 11 assists and both Bryce Boan and Richard dug out four digs.

In the NAIT match, Jonah Vander Leek smashed 12 kills, Linsley added 32 assists and supplied five digs.

The Vikings are in sixth place with a 3-13 record.

Teams are now making up postponed matches. Playoffs are slated to be played from March 4 to 12.

Basketball

The women’s basketball team lost 84-63 to Keyano and lost 62-42 to NAIT. Hannah Mitchell led the Augustana offence with 13 points, while Lauren Cardinal chipped in with 12 points against Keyano.

Mitchell scored 19 points as the leader against NAIT. The Vikings are in third place with a 7-5 record.

The men’s team lost to Keyano 105-81 and lost 85-68 to NAIT on February 11 and 13.

Both Nathan Bowie and Nic Harder scored 15 points in the first contest to lead on offence.

Bowie picked up 24

Parts, Sales & Service Representative and Experienced Automotive Technician Please apply to #110, 4515-36 Street, Camrose or email resumé to info@shockermechanical.com Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you in advance for your application.

Shocker Mechanical Inc. #110, 4515-36 St., Camrose AB T4V 0H8 Phone: 780-679-0776 points, while three other players netted 12 points in the NAIT clash.

The Vikings are in second place with an 8-6 record.

Teams are now making up postponed games. Playoffs are slated to be played from March 4 to 12.

Hockey

Augustana split a pair of hockey games against the SAIT Trojans on February 11 and 12. In the first game, the Vikings won 4-2, then lost the rematch 5-2.

In the first contest, the Vikings built up a 3-0 lead to set the tone of the game.

Jarod Hovde and Jordan Mish garnered power play tallies in the first period for the Vikings.

Zack Cox added to the lead in the middle frame before SAIT got on the scoreboard.

In the third period, Tannar Manz scored to give the Vikings a threegoal advantage.

Goalie Daniel Moody turned away 40 of the 42 shots he faced. The Vikings recorded 25 shots on goal.

In the rematch, It was SAIT’s turn to build up a

3-0 lead. The Vikings came back with two goals early in the third with tallies from Quintin Sudom and Owen Lamb on the power play. SAIT then added two goals to complete the scoring.

Goalie Moody stopped 39 of 44 shots directed his way, while Augustana fired 26 shots at the SAIT net.

The Vikings are in fifth place with a 4-6-1 record.

They host Portage on February 22 and Red Deer on February 25 to wrap up the home schedule. Hockey playoffs begin on March 4.

Curling

The men’s rink lost 5-3 to SAIT and lost 9-2 to Red Deer to have a record of 2-2. The women’s rink lost 10-4 to Lakeland and lost 5-2 to Red Deer to have a 1-3 record. Augustana will be hosting the ACAC championships on March 5 and 6 at the Rose City Curling Club.

Indoor track

The indoor track championships will be on March 26 and 27.

BUSINESS KEEPS BUILDING AT HAUSER HOME HARDWARE

WE’RE HIRING!

Delivery Truck Driver We’ve expanded our delivery fleet. We need an experienced delivery driver, minimum Class 3. Air certification is required.

Capable of heavy lifting and excellence in customer service is a must. If you have at least 3 years’ commercial driving history and a clean driver abstract, you may be right for us and us for you.

We take all COVID-19 precautions seriously, are highly safety-conscious and offer attractive benefits package.

Benefi B fits off working ki at Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre • an exciting retail work environment • competitive wages • opportunities for advancement • opportunity to learn about the thousands of products Home carries

• a clean, safe working environment • opportunity to help customers live better lives • company benefits • staff discount

Apply with resumé and references to Jill…

6809-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-8818 Fax 780-672-8809 Email jill@hhbccamrose.ca

ANKERTON GAS CO-OP Ltd.

MANAGER

Ankerton Gas Co-op Ltd. is a natural gas co-operative with over 2,000 members located in Bawlf, AB. We are currently seeking applications for “Manager” position. This is a fulltime, permanent position.

Full details of requirements for the position can be seen on Federation of AB Gas Co-ops Ltd. at www.fedgas.com under classifieds.

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Rural readers are asked to report missed deliveries and we will consult with your postmaster to ensure future deliveries.

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Camrose Royal Purple Lodge #49 representative Irene Gartner, centre, and Doreen Kelly presented winner Sandy Borgel, left, with her $452 winnings.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, February 22, 2022 – Page 30

Payroll Officer required Battle River School Division is seeking a full-time Payroll Officer for our high volume, fast-paced and diverse organization.

For information on the position and how to apply, please visit the Careers Page of our website. brsd.ab.ca/careers Please direct questions to Cheryl Kropinske, Director of Finance at ckropinske@brsd.ab.ca Application Deadline is 12 Noon on Friday, February 25, 2022.

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St. Joseph’s General Hospital, Vegreville is looking for:

Site Administrator Covenant Health is looking for a strategic and collaborative clinical leader to fill a Site Administrator position with responsibility for operations at St. Joseph’s General Hospital.

Competition Number: COV00026239 Position Type: Regular Full Time Date Closed: 07-MAR-2022 Salary Range: Covenant Health offers a competive compensation and benefits package

View and apply to this job opportunity at CovenantHealth.ca/careers

System Planning and Engineering Field Design Technologist Specialist 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 60 employees engaged in all aspects of power distribution from installation to maintenance to billing, all administered from the same office near Camrose, Alberta.

General Summary: o Meet members to determine current and future requirements for small distribution new connects with respect to location, load and service type o Design for distribution system modifications utilizing in-house mapping software o Generation of permit applications including Alberta Transportation, county, pipelines and existing power system owners o Provide coordination and manage quality control for delivery of projects as required o Provide customer with service requirements and accountabilities o Provide/or confirm technical and field information for the design of complex new connects Qualifications: o Strong project management, customer service and communication skills o Experience in an electrical distribution system o Knowledge of, and ability to, apply legal plans, electrical codes and Land Survey Act o Comprehensive knowledge of computer systems including; Word, Excel, Access and MS Outlook o Power Line Technician Trade or Electrical Engineering Technologist o Four years’ related experience in distribution design, surveying, construction, operations of distribution powerline facilities o A valid Driver’s License Hours of Operation: Hours of operation are generally 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 February 28, 2022 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: valerie.king@brpower.coop

Fielding & Company LLP is now welcoming applications for a full time

Real Estate Legal Assistant

STRADA OPENS

Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Strada Coffee Co. and Artisan Bakery (5003-50 Avenue) had a grand opening on Valentine’s Day (February 14) with Chef Madison Huseby and City of Camrose Deputy Mayor Kevin Hycha exchanging cheers. Sharing the moment, from left to right, are Chamber of Commerce executive director Sharon Anderson, Huseby, Hycha, City councillor Don Rosalind and councillor Agnes Hoveland. The coffee house serves not only fine coffee, but special baked treats.

An ideal candidate will possess experience in handling real estate transactions, and thrives upon working in a fastpaced office environment.

The successful applicant will demonstrate: • Proficiency in working with firm deadlines • High level of professionalism and confidentiality • Strong multitasking skills and ability to prioritize workload • Attention to detail • Excellent verbal and written communication skills Fielding & Company LLP provides a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package, including dental, that is 100% paid for by employer.

All applications will be held in confidence. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Apply with resumé to Cheryl Smith by email at cheryl@fieldingco.com or mail to 100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S3

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, February 22, 2022 – Page 31

Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Wild Rose Co-operative Association LTD. Monday, March 14, 2021, 7:00 p.m.

AGM will be held virtually.

Just burned 2,000 calories trying to avoid someone I know at Walmart.

Agenda Will Include:

If my body was a car, I would trade it in for a new model, because every time I cough or sneeze, my radiator leaks and my exhaust backfires.

2021 Audited Financial Results Director Remuneration Appointment of the Auditors Election of Directors Other Co-op Business Reports

When my husband asks why I take such long showers, it’s like he doesn’t realize I have to let the conditioner soak in along with the ramifications of all my life choices up to this point.

Which word do you think would make a pretty baby name if it didn’t mean what it means? I’m going with Omelette.

Wife texts husband on a cold winter morning: “Windows frozen, won’t open.”

Husband texts back: “Gently pour some lukewarm water over it and then lightly tap edges with hammer.”

Wife texts back 10 minutes later: “Computer really messed up now.”

I just replaced the can of air freshener in the church bathroom with an air horn. And now we wait …

Always carry a potato wrapped in foil to a party.

It’s a great conversation starter: “Ever seen a lion’s egg?”

A conversation avoider: “Excuse me! Hot hot hot!”

A conversation ender: “Just got this cyst removed.

Feel how heavy!”

I like to help people find things by pointing out that it’s gotta be around here somewhere.

Always give 100 percent at work: 12% Monday, 23% Tuesday, 40% Wednesday, 20% Thursday, 5% Friday

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All Wild Rose Co-op Members are welcome to attend!

Anyone who wishes to attend the AGM must register through our website until March 7, 2022. AGM documents will be emailed on March 11, 2022.

To register for the AGM go to www.wildroseco-op.CRS or scan this QR Code

Tripped and hit my head on a snare drum and now I think I have a percussion.

Me: “Is it going to be warm or cold this week?”

Alberta: “Yeah.”

Do you ever look at all your kids and think: That one will be dropping me off at the nursing home.

That one will be paying for it. That one will visit me the most.

And that one? He’ll be sneaking in the good tequila and doughnuts!

Free Snow Shovelling Class! This Friday, February 25, I will be holding a FREE snow shoveling class at my house. Come and join the class and learn about the proper ways to shovel. Reviewed techniques will include the Scoop and Throw method, the Down and Push method (AKA the Plow technique) as well as the Upside Down Scraping Technique. Don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity to enhance your snow-lifting skills without throwing your back out! I will provide the driveway and snow to ensure your training is conducted in the most lifelike situation. Hurray, don’t delay as spots are limited!

I never feel more loved than right before a dentist appointment. No one else calls, texts and emails me multiple times just to remind me we have plans.

The local news station was interviewing an 80-year-old lady because she had just gotten married for the fourth time. The interviewer asked her questions about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at age 80, and then about her new husband’s occupation.

“He’s a funeral director,” she answered.

“Interesting,” the newsman thought. He then asked her if she wouldn’t mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living.

She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she had first married a banker when she was in her early 20s, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40s, and a preacher when in her 60s, and now, in her 80s, a funeral director.

The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers.

She smiled and explained, “I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready and four to go!”

Central Agencies Home of the Week

Ironwoods Estates bungalow

By Lori Larsen

Be a part of the new Ironwood Estates community living for active adults with this gorgeous brand new zero-step bungalow. Ironwood Estates subdivision offers everything for the semi-retired or retired homeowner, including the gorgeous trails of Stoney Creek within walking distance.

Charcoal siding with grey stone accents gives the home classic curb appeal and the gorgeous finishes don’t stop there.

The home’s interior combines crisp white trim and exquisite crown molding, subtle gray-toned paint and vinyl plank flooring throughout.

Nine-foot ceilings, open concept design and plenty of windows keep

the home bright and airy.

A large living area flows into the dinette area, all adjacent to the magnificent kitchen.

Light greige-toned shaker cabinets, granite countertops and opulent backsplash tiles make the kitchen a show stopper. A walk-in pantry offers lots of storage and a builtin desk area is perfect for conducting daily business. A patio door leads off the living area onto a good-sized private covered deck.

The spacious master suite features a walk-in closet and magazinequality en suite with double sinks and a walk-in shower.

A flex room that could be a guest bedroom or study, a four-piece main

Graham Wideman bathroom with tub and convenient laundry room complete the main floor.

The full basement with comfortable in-floor heating is ready for the new homeowner to complete to their own needs.

Zero-step entry and wider open design offer plenty of room for anyone with mobility concerns, and the over-sized heated garage features epoxy flooring complete with a drain so you can keep your vehicles sparkling.

This stunning brand new home located at 3935-49 Street is priced at $578,840, and is ready for its new owners. Join Graham Wideman for an open house on Thursday, February 24 from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m., or for a personal viewing, contact Graham at:

Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or Cell 780-679-8384

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, February 22, 2022 – Page 32

CENTRAL AGENCIES REALTY

The Central Agencies Realty Team is eager to go to work for you!

We’ve been matching buyers with sellers, with integrity, since 1963.

Graham Wideman, 780-679-8384; Matt Banack, 780-608-9733; Matthew Mayer, 780-781-7088; Lyndsey Delwo, 780-678-6117; Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed, 587-322-5511; Sascha Dressler, 780-781-8242; Wally Wrubleski, 780-781-7323.

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Open House Thursday, February 24, 3:30-5:30 pm 3935-49 Street

“NEW SHOW HOME!” “Home of the week, see page 31!”

BEAUTIFUL NEW ZERO STEP BUNGALOW, IRONWOOD ESTATES … 1456 sq. ft. full bsmt. model! Senior friendly! Exceptional presentation, beautiful, bright open floor plan, lots of windows, crown mouldings, 9’ ceilings.

Amazing kitchen, gorgeous great room, superb master, en suite. MF laundry. In-floor htg. in bsmt. Covered deck, 24.5’x23’ garage all finished! You’ll love it!

Asking $578,840 A1168116

CAMROSE HOMES

VALLEYVIEW WALKOUT BUNGALOW …

Exceptional fully fin. Vaulted ceilings, gas FP, beautiful kitchen, quartz countertops, centre island, stunning master w/5 pce. en suite, huge great room + so much more!

Asking $749,900 A1174364

WOW! GORGEOUS TOP FLOOR COPPERSTONE CONDO, OVERLOOKING MIRROR LAKE! … Premier property, amazing lake views! Quality built 3-bdrm. condo, recently upgraded. Bright open plan, 13’ and 9’ ceilings, lots of windows. Gourmet kitchen, huge breakfast bar, gorgeous LR, superb master/en suite, MF laundry, a/c. Htd. parking, tandem stalls. Awesome deck and more!

Asking $685,000 A1172216

WOW !

ENERGY EFFIECIENT BUNGALOW – VALLEYVIEW! … ICF MF walls, bsmt., awesome kitchen, hardwood flrg., cozy FP in great room, MF laundry, exc. bsmt. dev. In-floor htg. in home, garage. Gorgeous yard, veranda, covered deck.

Asking $515,000 A1141560

CAMROSE HOMES

LGE. 4-BDRM. FAMILY HOME … w/htd.

26’x36’ shop w/12’ ceilings in a great neighbourhood! Lge. kitchen w/lots of cabinets, counter space. Great primary bdrm. w/en suite.

Nice family room w/FP. This house has so much potential! Welcome home!

Asking $329,000 A1173525

GORGEOUS CONDO OVERLOOKING JUBILEE PARK … You’ll love the views! Near walking trails, only blocks to city centre. Beautiful open design, bright windows, superb balcony. Features a lovely kitchen, dinette views, cozy FP in LR, spacious master, en suite, MF laundry and a/c. Easy access, elevator. Looking for quality and lifestyle?

Asking $282,500 A1160420

AWESOME CONDO IN FIELDSTONE! …

Underground htd. parking. Close to Mirror Lake walking trails. Senior friendly design. Exc. 2-bdrm. floor plan, just move in! A must see!

Now only $249,500 A1141162

TOTALLY REFRESHED, NEW PAINT, NEW FLRG! … Beautiful 2-bdrm. condo w/attached garage! Vaulted ceilings, bright open plan, loft, MF laundry, open bsmt. provide lots of extra room. Great location, close to Mirror Lake walking trails, downtown, senior centre.

Just move in!

Asking $229,900 A1173168

WOW! AWESOME UPGRADED BUNGALOW … Close to schools, city centre! Beautiful 931 sq. ft. home, bright open plan, hardwood flrg., coved ceilings. Lovely LR, country style kitchen, upgraded bathrooms, dev. bsmt, a/c. Private yard, 16’x24’ htd. garage + more! Ideal office location as well! Call now!

Asking $229,500 A1175403

MULTI-FAMILY

EXC. FOURPLEX OPPORTUNITY! … Quality built for long life-cycle ownership. Approved, service ready for second 4-plex bldg. on lge.

50’x238’ lot. Four units, 4896 sq. ft. above grade + add’l lower level dev. Two 3+1 bdrm. units w/3 baths; two 2+1 bdrm. units w/4 baths. Private entrance, covered deck, a/c, vinyl plank flrg., ICF bsmt., air exchange, individually metred.

Asking $849,000 A1147840

TWO TITLES! 3-BDRM. BUNGALOW DUPLEX … IDEAL starter or investment property.

Upgraded inside and outside! MF laundry, quartz, upgraded appl., insulation + much more. Exc. opportunity, call now!

Asking $415,000 A1174556

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EXCELLENT 8-PLEX … Located one block north of Augustana University and within walking distance of downtown and Mirror Lake walking trails. Don’t miss out!

Asking $829,000 A1182574

EXCEPTIONAL DUPLEX RENTAL PROPERTY … Built in 2013. Each unit is over 1800 sq. ft. w/spacious living areas up and down, 4 bdrm., 2 bathrooms in each unit. Easy to rent! HE furnace, on-demand hot water + more. Awesome opportunity!

Asking $429,000 A1178429

FOR LEASE

OUT OF TOWN

WELL CARED FOR BUNGALOW … Huge double lot. Terrific family home w/5 bdrm., lge. kitchen, spacious back entrance. Single garage, lots of room for RV parking or boat.

Now asking $183,900 A1139444 GEMINI CENTRE, TURN KEY – 2104 sq. ft. FURNISHED! Board room, bull pen, 6 offices, reception. EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS! Only $16/sq. ft. + common A1044102

RESIDENTIAL LOTS COMPLETELY RENOVATED … fourplex fully rented! New kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, doors, shingles, attic insulation, windows, sidewalks. You’ll not be disappointed with this investment!

Asking $539,000 A1178798

URBAN RESERVE

DOWNTOWN CAMROSE … 54’10” x 235’ lot zoned R3. Comes with 40’x32’ heated garage. (2009) Asking $220,000 A1128477

FARMS 127.82 ACRES ZONED UR Urban Reserve …

Exceptional west end development opportunity in City of Camrose for URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Located by Victoria Park, golf course and west end shopping centres. Call now!

Asking $1,278,000 A1171142

KINGMAN … Newly dev. lots. Choose from seven! Located on the edge of town.

Starting at $27,500 A1156323, 6338, 6341, 6343, 6346, 6348, 6349 NEW NORWAY LOT – 65’ wide lot at the edge of town in Spartan Estates!

Asking $50,000 A1122563

COMMERCIAL

SOLD

160 ACRE PROPERTY east of Camrose – Lovely yard site w/shelter belt. 4-bdrm. home, 2 garages, tinned barn w/additions, 2 wells, corrals, 2 dugouts, waterers. Annual revenue agreement of $3766.60 plus much more!

Now asking $595,000 CA0184968 113 ACRES OF ROLLING LAND – on which to build your house! Enjoy recreationally, or pasture for livestock. 1/4 mile east of Miquelon Lake Provincial Park campground entrance.

Asking $569,000 A1137982

WINTER CAN BE A TERRIFIC TIME TO LIST AND SELL

NICE BUNGALOW IN HOLDEN … 2 bdrm., full bsmt., single garage. Charming and affordable.

Asking $78,000 A1115439

EXCELLENT AND AFFORDABLE HOME …

1/4 mile north of Armena w/61 acres of land bordering Hwy 21. Lge. master w/4-pce. en suite, lovely kitchen w/centre island, vaulted ceilings. Newer well, fenced, dugout, 40 acres of cultivated land plus much more!

Asking $349,900 A1166850

Buying or selling a property may well be one of the largest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime.

We take pride in our long-standing service to this community. We offer you considerable knowledge and expertise in the local real estate market.

3.05 ACRES … Current use for condo development but could possibly be subdivided out for a freehold development. Close to health care facilities and lends itself to a future commercial/residential mix.

Asking $1,223,170 A1146445

E xce l l e n t b u s i n e s s / I n v e s tment Opportunity – Zoned c2 …

East-end highway location, City of Camrose.

Two lots on HWY with 6,460 sq. ft. Mixed use building. Excellent retail area with 8 bays.

Ample parking and easy customer access!

Excellent opportunity! Great place for your business. Take a look!

Asking $875,000 A1132683

Place your trust in us at every step of the buying and selling process.

CENTRAL AGENCIES REALTY… Providing terrific service since 1963!

GLORIOUS NEWLY BUILT WALKOUT … w/ water views! Cascades location, over 1800 sq. ft., 4 bdrm., 3 full baths. Open concept, gas FP, super kitchen w/granite, new appl., pantry. Great primary w/5-pce. en suite, WI closet. Fin. bsmt. w/lge. rumpus/family room.

Double attached garage. Immediate possession available.

Asking $449,000 A1156328

STATELY HOME IN AUGUSTANA AREA …

Over 1900 sq. ft. w/incredible views. Some classic finishes, upgraded central kitchen.

Walkout bsmt., great for suite potential.

Asking $349,000 A1153550

SOLD BEAUTIFUL QUALITY BUILT CONDO! … JUST MOVE IN! Spacious and bright, 1365 sq. ft. condo, close to City centre and Mirror Lake.

Open design w/9’ ceilings, hardwood flrg., exc. kitchen, superb dinette, spacious, bright LR. 2 huge bdrm., 2 baths, 7 appl. a/c. Hardi-plank siding, ICF bsmt. and more! You’ll love it!

Asking $212,900 A1160119

Give our professional realtors a call for a complimentary market evaluation of your property!

142 +/- ACRES JUST 13 MINUTES EAST OF CAMROSE … Only one km off pavement. Consistently in canola/wheat rotation. Approx. 94 acres cult. w/balance in native grass/slough.

Asking $425,000 A1175243

GREAT OPPORTUNITY for intensive farming operation, or someone who needs lots of indoor and outdoor storage space, on hwy!

Asking $495,000 A1075322

Graham Wideman

WOW! 3-BDRM. BUNGALOW DUPLEX …

IDEAL starter or investment property. Upgraded inside and outside! MF laundry, quartz, upgraded appl., insulation + much more. Exc. opportunity, call now!

Asking $207,500 A1174129

1,120 sq. ft. renovated 4-bedroom bungalow… in Century Meadows. Updated kitchen w/granite counters, eating bar, deep cabinets, stainless steel appliances. Finished bsmt. with new carpet and paint, Newer vinyl windows, shingles, furnace and A/C. Asking $332,000 A1170558

WOW! 3-BDRM. BUNGALOW DUPLEX …

IDEAL starter or investment property. Upgraded inside and outside! MF laundry, quartz, upgraded appl., insulation + much more. Exc. opportunity, call now!

Asking $207,500 A1174135

Matt Banack

Matthew Mayer

MAIN FLOOR CONDO … at Crown Place, close to shopping, restaurants, health services.

9 ft. ceilings, 2 bdrm., 2 baths. Outdoor patio.

A lovely home!

Asking $177,500 A1146443

Beautiful Walkout Bungalows

by Battle River Homes

Lyndsey Delwo

Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed

Awesome Community LaLke D SOvie ws !

WALKOUT LAKE ESTATES! • 1248 sq. ft. • Superb deck, patio • Dev. bsmt. • Landscaped Asking $528,162 A1032894

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320 ACRES … located 4 miles SE of Camrose.

100 +/- acres in hay, balance on annual crop rotation.

Asking $1,449,000 A1180885

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JUST LISTED

BEAUTIFUL DUPLEX BUNGALOW IN LA VISTA VILLAS … adult community. Bright open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, 2 FP. Country style kitchen. Lovely LR, den, spacious master, en suite, MF laundry. Great bsmt. dev. Attached garage. No condo fees, call now!

Asking $332,900 A1183950

~ Park ~ ~ Lake, Trails ~ ~ Quality ~ ~ Craftsmanship ~ ~ Finished w/elegance ~ Lakeside walkouts available!

We offer Multiple Listing Service OPEN HOUSE

Thu., Feb. 24, 3:30-5:30pm 3935-49 Street

Sascha Dressler

Wally Wrubleski

FOR SALE, 9.22 ACRES – ZONED C2 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL! … Excellent high traffic west end location for highway commercial development in the City of Camrose. Located by west-end shopping centres. Excellent highway location and opportunity!

Asking $922,000 A1161970 Millang Industrial Park … 6.05 acres!

Asking $749,000 A1125445

www.realtor.ca NEW ADULT COMMUNITY ZERO STEPS!

NEW ZERO STEP DESIGN • 1456 sq. ft. full model • Full basement • Beautiful open design • In-floor heating • Covered deck • Superb garage Asking $578,840 A1168116

SOLD Walkout – Lake Estates!

• 1248 sq. ft.

• 26’x20.5’ garage Asking $532,162 A1032901

ExcELLENT business LOCATION/Investment Opportunity – Zoned c1 … 6472 sq. ft. bldg., central location, 3 units individually metred. 2 units are leased, front corner unit is available. 4 washrooms. Exc. for retail and/or offices. Easy customer access. Call now!

Asking $545,000 A1160705

NEW SHOW HOME

4001-50 Street, Camrose Phone 780.672.5851 www.ipdi.biz

ONLY ONE NON-BASEMENT HOME LEFT! • Master planned community • Designed for active adults • No condo fees • Community lifestyle