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PRESENT THIS AD TO BANACK’S FOR DISCOUNT TO APPLY.✄ 40th Anniversary Sale Thank You!

from the family & staff of Banack’s Body Shop

To all our loyal and valued customers from Camrose, Ohaton, Bawlf,

Daysland, Killam, Heisler, Forestburg, New Norway, Bashaw, Edberg, Meeting Creek, Hay Lakes, Bittern Lake, Armena, New Sarepta, Round Hill, Donalda, Bittern Lake and all points further. Because of you, our loyal and valuable customers, who used your right to choose your preferred autobody shop to repair your vehicle back to pre-accident condition, we can celebrate 40 years of business!

ANNIVERSARY SALE Feb. 16 to March 16, 2022

To celebrate our 40th year, we are having a 10% OFF SALE!

10% can be applied towards your bill, deductible or cash back.

Save 10%

on any Armaguard Spray and Bedliner

Save 10%

on any Armaguard lower-rock protection

– black or coloured

Save up to$1,000 on yo i ance deductible!

Save 10%

Insurance repairs on all Bodywork, Painting, Rust Repairs, Parts, Materials, Aluminum Repairs, Plastic, Fibreglass and Frame Repairs.

PR ES ENT THIS AD TO BANACK’S FOR DISCOUNT TO APPL Y. ✄

Do not let your insurance company bully you into believing you have to choose one of their preferred shops. You have the right to choose who repairs your vehicle, whether they are on your insurance approved list or not. So, if you insist on your right to choose Banack’s Body Shop to repair your vehicle, we know you will be happy. Guaranteed in writing and transferable.

Do Not be Bullied by your insurance company when choosing a repair shop!

For all autobody painting, rust repairs and Armaguard boxliner needs.

5324 46 Street, Camrose Ph. 780-672-2018

WHERE QUALITY AND PRICES MEET.

PRESENT THIS AD TO BANACK’S FOR DISCOUNT TO APPLY.✄

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We repair, you explore! 3831D-44 Ave., Camrose • 780-678-0393

It can wait Property tax collection

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• No penalties to be applied to unpaid amounts for accounts receivable (tenants, landfill accounts, business licenses, facility rentals and other sundry accounts) from March 23, 2020 to June 30, 2020; • No charges for NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) fees with respect to cheques or direct deposits from March 23, 2020 to June 30, 2020; • No penalties to be applied to unpaid amounts for property taxes including Local Improvement Projects amounts owing from March 31, 2020 to June 15, 2020; • Penalties waived on all property tax amounts owing (both 2020 and prior years) until September 30, 2020; • In June 2020, the Temporary Tax Installment Payment Program (TIPP) was implemented to allow property owners to pay outstanding amounts over a period of three to six months with no penalties applied to overdue amounts; • Penalties attributable to the 2021 tax levy did not begin until October 1, 2021; • An additional payment plan was implemented in

March 2021, which allowed property owners once again to combine all prior amounts outstanding and the 2021 levy to be paid in full by December 31, 2021, with no penalties applied to overdue amounts. Required to join by June 30, 2021.

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.

For information on how to pay your City of Camrose property taxes, visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca/en/living-here/property-taxes. aspx#How-to-Pay-My-Taxes.

A Ask the CHIEF

Dean LaGrange Chief of Police Camrose Police Service

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.

Have a question for the Chief? Email them to The Camrose Booster at news@camrosebooster.com.

Don’t leave your vehicle idling

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 a remote starter to deter thieves.

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.