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Before I Die Symposium hosted by Hospice Society of Camrose By Lori Larsen

What would you say if you asked yourself, “Before I die, I want to…?” It is a question that is worth contemplating, a question that opens your mind and heart and not only the life you have already lived, but the life you have left to live. On June 3, the Hospice Society of Camrose and District will be hosting the fourth Compassionate Communities Symposium to be held at the Norsemen Inn from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. “We have always had very good turnouts,” said symposium committee member Pam Cummer, adding that it draws a variety of attendees from across the province.

that passersby would finish the statement with their own personal aspirations in a very public setting. The next day, the entire wall was filled with comments ranging from, “Swim without holding my nose” to “Abandon all insecurities”. Shortly after, the initiative took flight around the world with communities wanting to create their own “Before I Die…” walls. Now, over 75 countries, including Iraq, China, Brazil, Kazakhstan, South Africa and Canada have come up with their own versions of the “Before I Die…” wall. In Camrose, the incredibly dedicated and creative volunteers of the Hospice Society of Camrose and District had a mobile “Before I Die…” wall built courtesy of

people on their palliative journey). That is where the symposium fits in, so we keep costs very low.” The all-day event, emceed by Donna Erickson, will begin with a presentation by Camrose’s own Pat Carlson, entitled My Journey, speaking candidly about her personal journey through her battle with cancer, and Rita Hemig’s presenting on Love and Loss–Living with Gratitude. After a quick break, the symposium will continue with a panel discussion including panel members: Hospice Society of Camrose and District volunteer coordinator Joy LeBlanc, Palliative Care physician Dr. Kevyn Letley, death

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Pictured left to right are the Hospice Society of Camrose and District Before I Die Symposium committee members Pam Cummer, Colette Howery, Brenda Zimmel and Michele Laird. Missing from photo is Laura Messick.

This year’s symposium follows the theme of Candy Chang’s worldwide community project and now book Before I Die…, an initiative aimed at restoring people’s perspective on life and a way of engaging with neighbours. “This is such a good theme for Hospice care because of all of our work we do with the elderly, NavCare and anyone who has palliative status. It just fit,” said committee member Colette Howery. After the death of a loved one, Candy found herself reflecting on her own life–past, present and future–and how she could engage with people in her own neighbourhood in New Orleans. She painted an abandoned house in her neighbourhood and used chalk to stencil the prompt, “Before I die, I want to…”, in hopes

Windsor Plywood (including materials) and stencilled by Symposium committee member Michele Laird, with the intent of moving the wall to different locations throughout Camrose to inspire Camrosians to fill in their own thoughts and aspirations. The Compassionate Community Symposium is open to everyone, encouraging professional caregivers, volunteers or family members caring for someone with declining health to come and take part in open conversations, hearing from experts and personal stories. “The purpose of the Symposium is not a fundraiser for Hospice, it is an educational opportunity,” explained Cummer. “Our Mission Statement states that we want to provide people with education (as well as accompanying

doula Rayne Johnson, and Pine Box Funerals funeral director Bonnie Hoffman. The afternoon session will begin with a short presentation by Hospice Society of Camrose and District grief and bereavement navigator Lori-Ann Huot, followed by the keynote speaker Dr. Jody Carrington on the topic Living Fully until the Last Breath. For anyone interested in reading the Before I Die… book, it is available for checking out at the Hospice Office located on the lower level of the Mirror Lake Centre, 5415-49 Avenue. For more information on the Symposium or to register online, visit the Hospice Society of Camrose and District website www.camrosehospice.org or follow the Hospice on Instagram or Facebook.

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Camrose Kodiaks giving back to the community through ticket sales By Lori Larsen

When the puck drops, the action begins, but it’s more than just on the ice. The Camrose Kodiaks organization is not only proud to bring some great hockey to Camrose, but they are just as proud to be able to give back to the community. The Kodiaks organization has already developed a stellar reputation in the community of giving back through donations of funds and volunteering, but also by ingraining in the players the vital role they play off the ice. Since the team’s inception in 1996, one of the Kodiaks mandates has been for players to be seen in the community for more than just hockey. Camrose Kodiaks General manager Boris Rybalka has, for the past 25 years of being with the organization, made a point of developing contributing members of the community, not just hockey players. These players become involved in the community, whether that be volunteering at events, attending schools and mentoring youth, supporting and promoting local businesses, or by just being well-rounded citizens. But aside from that, and perhaps in a much less

conspicuous manner, the organization itself has been giving back to the community through donations of funds to minor hockey and youth who may otherwise not have the financial means to play. This year, the Kodiaks took it one step further with a reciprocal program that sees Kodiaks donations from game ticket purchases being given back to Submitted Top photo: Camrose Kodiaks volunteer extraordinaire Edie Despas, left, presented a cheque for $5,000 from the Camrose Kodiaks to Augustana Vikings men’s hockey head coach Tim Green to be used for Augustana student scholarships, the purchase of Vikings equipment or where deemed necessary.

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Photo left: Camrose Kodiaks new player Cooper Sharp, defense, displays a cheque for a $1,000 donation from the Kodiaks to Camrose Minor Hockey.

the community to not only minor hockey, but Augustana Vikings hockey as well. “Ticket holders are supporting minor hockey, the Vikings and the Kodiaks,” said Rybalka. “We were proud to donate $1,000 to Camrose Minor Hockey. This can help coaches or trainers improve their skills or keep kids in hockey or get kids involved in hockey.” Inspiring youth to get

involved in organized sports where they are given opportunities to be coached, cared for and counted has always been part of the Camrose Kodiaks organization. Kodiaks players attend schools to cook breakfasts for the breakfast programs, give presentations on the benefits of being in organized sports, volunteer at school functions and often just act as mentors for these youngsters.

The organization also made a $5,000 donation to Augustana Vikings Hockey, which Rybalka said can be used to purchase equipment or awarded as scholarships to current students or attract future students to Augustana. “Now, with a Kodiaks season ticket, you also get a Vikings season ticket. So fans can go to 30 Kodiaks games and 12 to 15 Vikings games.” Rybalka said the big

reason they went with this offering, aside from providing fans non-stop entertainment throughout the hockey season, was to be able to collaborate with the Vikings. “We have worked together before behind the scenes with the Kodiaks Skills Day, but I met with Tim Green ( head coach for Augustana Vikings men’s hockey) and said we could donate to the Vikings with every season ticket sold. It is going to help them out in any way they need. “We want to be able to keep this (donation)program going,” remarked Rybalka. “It is not only our way of giving back, but for everyone who supports the Kodiaks, including every ticket holder, to give back.” Happy to be welcoming fans back to the arena come August, the Kodiaks will be ramping up for the new season. Returning players and some new faces will be coming to Camrose, their home away from home, to provide the community with exciting Alberta Junior A hockey that in turn supports other not-for-profit organizations. For more information on the Kodiaks organization, visit the Camrose Kodiaks website at www.camrosekodiaks.ca.

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Strides of Hope walk in Camrose By Murray Green

The Schizophrenia Society of Alberta invites you to participate in its Strides of Hope walk on Tuesday, May 24 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in recognition of World Schizophrenia Day. “Our goal is to raise awareness, reduce stigma and show our support for all those affected by schizophrenia. We will be hosting a walk in six cities across the province where our branches are located (Calgary, Camrose, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Red Deer). You can also go for a walk on your own or with your family and friends,” said Anthony Holler, Camrose Peer Support program coordinator. Wear purple and encourage others to participate rain or shine. To register for a walk or make an online donation, visit www.schizophrenia. ab.ca. “Help us raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with schizophrenia by joining us on our Strides of Hope walk. To register, click ‘join as an individual or create a team’ button. The starting location for our Camrose walk is the SSA Camrose Branch at 206, 5015-50 Avenue, and will end at Kamifurano Park,” added Anthony. “We hope that you will show your support and join us. Wear purple, snap a photo and share it on your social media using the hashtags #WorldSchizophreniaDay and #SSAStridesofHope. Be sure to tag us on Facebook @SchizophreniaSocietyofAlberta, Twitter @SchizophreniaAB and Instagram @Schizophrenia.Society.Alberta.” You can also create your own fundraising page and share it with others to raise funds for the SSA online. For more information, contact info@schizophrenia. ab.ca or 403-986-9440. Anthony supports others in the community. “You

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Churchmice announces fall dinner theatre plan By Murray Green

The Churchmice Players have rested long enough. They are now planning two great shows for this fall and next spring. “Churchmice has a couple of announcements and we have some very excited people now that we have show rights finalized,” unveiled Churchmice Players public relations manager Janine Carroll. The Bold, the Young and the Murdered is a murdermystery comedy by Don Zomlidis. It opens at the Bailey Theatre on December 1 for seven comedy shows. December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 are dinner theatres, however, each show will have tickets available on the balcony for the show only. Dinner will include all the traditional tastes of Christmas with turkey, ham and all the delectable trimmings. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. and the curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. One matinee is scheduled for Sunday, December 4 (no meal), with the show starting at 2 p.m. Director Mike Hicks and assistant director Andrew Little will be looking for 13 performers–five female, four male, and four roles which

can be filled by either male or female. Auditions will be held on June 22. Several summer backyard readings will be planned with rehearsals starting after the September long weekend on Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 to 9 p.m. Other crew members include

producer Janine Carroll, stage manager Britta Boden and stage designer Wendy Wenig. “Churchmice are excited to get dinner theatre going again at the Bailey after such a long break due to COVID-19,” said Janine. Continued on page 11

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The storyline unfolds like this: the long-running soap opera The Bold and the Young is in its last days: its hunky hero has self-esteem issues, its villainous old man is more interested in soup, and its heroines are slightly psychopathic. The executive producer gives the squabbling cast an ultimatum: Complete one episode overnight or the show dies. But when the director ends up murdered, and other cast members start dropping like flies, it seems like his threat might actually come true. Can these misfits discover the murderer before the show is literally killed off? Rock of Ages

Churchmice is also announcing a big musical production for February 2023 at the Lougheed Performing Arts Centre. Rock of Ages is a musical comedy by Chris D’Arienzo, with arrangements and orchestrations by Ethan Popp. Rock of Ages takes you back to the time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair. The rock show opens at the Lougheed Centre on

February 9, 2023 and runs until February 19 for 10 rock performances. Director Nick Goetz, producer Tania Nease and choreographer Desiree De Kock will be looking for a cast of up to 30 singers and dancers, ages 16 and up, with 17 speaking roles available. Auditions will be held September 7, 9 and 11 at Camrose United Church with rehearsals Wednesday and Friday evenings, 7 to

9 p.m., and Sunday afternoons 3 to 5 p.m. between September and the show run in February. “It’s going to be a great year of community theatre for both those on stage and in the audience. People looking for more information can reach out to churchmiceplayer@gmail. com or find us on Facebook for more information,” added Janine.

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Serhii Kardash, Olena Kardash, left, and Pastor Dean Rostad of CLBI, who donated freezer space, right, help Ernest and Laura Rudy unload 800 pounds of beef that were donated by the Rudy family farm north of Holden. Prairie Pride Meats of Tofield donated the butchering and packaging costs so Ukraine families can enjoy Alberta beef.

Funds raised for Ukraine families Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Camrose Refugee Centre benefit event at the Bailey Theatre on May 6, through auctions and donations, raised $28,617 for the Ukrainian families coming to Camrose. Below, people viewed displays and silent auction items. Serhii Kardash shared his journey to Canada, life in Ukraine during the war and thanked local citizens for its generosity through his daughter Olena. Together with funds already raised, the organization is trying to bring at least four families to Camrose.

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City partners against risk to water source By Lori Larsen

In a report to council, City of Camrose Infrastructure and Planning Engineering manager Jeremy Enarson explained the purpose behind the Camrose Source Water Protection Plan (SWPP). Enarson said that while there is no legislated requirement for Camrose to develop a SWPP, the City is required to develop and maintain a Drinking Water Safety Plan (DWSP) which is used to identify risks associated with the City’s drinking water system and actions that the City can take to manage those risks. “The DWSP focuses on four main areas of the water operations: water source risks, treatment process risks, distribution network risks and risks associated with the end-user/ customer.” In his report, Enarson indicated that of the four main areas, the City has the least amount of control over the risks associated with its raw water source, specifically Driedmeat Lake and the Battle River. “This is mainly because of the fact that over 95 per cent of the land area that drains into Driedmeat Lake is located outside of the City limits, and thus is outside of the City’s jurisdictional control.” Enarson said that because of that minimal control, it is critical for the City to bond partnerships with other stakeholders, such as the Battle River Watershed Alliance and Camrose County. “Recently, when the City and the County entered into a number of regional water agreements, we both agreed that watershed protection was something that we wanted to strive towards, and so one of the requirements of those agreements was for the City and the County to collaborate on a Source Water Protection Plan.” As a result, the City and the County engaged Battle River Watershed Alliance in assisting with developing the SWPP. “Work on the SWPP began in late 2014, with the Terms of Reference being formally approved by City and County councils in early 2015,” said Enarson, adding that a stakeholder advisory committee consisting of County and City representatives from administration and elected representatives, as well as local residents and business owners from both municipalities was created. In September 2016, the plan was formerly adopted by both County and City councils. The plan identifies the following source water risks: Urban: transportation, stormwater, lawn care

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products, development and construction, green spaces and wetlands, recreation and wildlife, wastewater. Rural: land management, oil and gas development, transportation, development and construction, green spaces, wetlands, recreation, water wells and springs, wastewater, waste disposal and wildlife. The plan then identifies specific actions to be taken by the County or City to manage the risks identified, recommended time frames for taking those actions (short/ medium and long-term) and any specific organizations or stakeholders responsible for implementing the recommended actions. Enarson noted that since the adoption of the SWPP, the City has implemented some changes in operations such as: • continued/expanded catch basin cleaning and street sweeping • ongoing efforts to encourage developers to consider incorporating low impact development stormwater management techniques into new developments • researching ways to require developers to implement erosion and sediment control plans for new and infill developments • ongoing naturalization of sensitive green spaces • enhancing natural green spaces in the Stoney Creek valley and around Mirror Lake • Using the Green Spaces Master Plan to identify and protect wetlands, riparian areas and other natural green spaces within City limits • maintaining and expanding the use of bag dispensers and garbage bins along walking tails • upgrading of City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and, • continuation of the household hazardous waste round-ups. “The intent on this is that both the City and

County, various stakeholders and residents are taking action to improve our water quality over the long term,” said Enarson. Councillor Agnes Hoveland inquired as to what measures the City has made to mitigate water shortage and what kind of education programs for water protection are available. Enarson said the City monitors the flow within the Battle River as well as the level of Driedmeat Lake. “We take that information and plug it into a spreadsheet to identify how many days are in storage in the lake. Based off of that, the City can then identify the level of risk for the City water supply and what the City’s water shortage response would be, whether it involves mandatory conservations and water bans essentially.” Enarson said that aside from monitoring water levels, which he noted is more of a reactive process, the City also has proactive programs, such as the toilet rebate program and educating the public on what they can do to reduce water use. Councillor David Francoeur asked what the City could be doing to be more proactive in approaching counties to create legislation surrounding fencing back from the river and lake, “What we can do a little bit more aggressively to resolve the issue.” Enarson replied, “The City does not have any jurisdiction control or rights within another municipality and that is where those partnerships come in–the City and County working closely together on the adopting a SWPP. “Long term in our SWPP, there a number of things that are identified that the City and County can do, including identifying that awareness of landowners adjacent to tributaries, who may not realize what riparian areas are and how we can protect them.” Enarson also suggested going out and doing actual

on-the-ground assessments, with the blessing of landowners, to determine the health of the river and lake and how far back fencing would need to be placed, as well as how livestock could access drinking water. City manager Malcolm Boyd inquired with Battle River Watershed Alliance Watershed programs manager Sarah Skinner as to whether or not there is anything going on provincially that the City could actively support or advocate to help control the agriculture side of the water issue. Skinner responded that there was nothing currently in existence provincially that would require anybody to put a fenceline in at any distance. “It takes some hard work to make the connections and sell the case, but that is currently what we are working with in terms of putting these things into practice.” Enarson added that there are some revisions within provincial legislation surrounding conservation easements which must be accepted by the landowners, but added that he is not aware of any mandate coming from Alberta Agriculture on changing how things are being done. Councillor Hoveland asked BRWA representa-

tives if they have opportunities to meet on a moreor-less regular basis with provincial ministers. Skinner replied that they don’t have regular meetings, but that the managers in all watershed organizations meet regularly and sometimes will have government representatives there, but not necessarily to talk specifically on these issues. Councillor Lana Broker asked Enarson, “Alberta Environment is a powerful entity. Is there any way to convince them to get together with Alberta Agriculture and let them know how passionate we are about this, that we are willing to work with them, but need more of their help, for example, some funding?” Enarson replied that elected officials should be encouraged to have those discussions in terms of raising awareness and funding, and added that a good deal of the funding for BRWA comes from the province to encourage awareness and education. In conclusion, Enarson reiterated the importance of having strong partnerships with the County and other stakeholders such as BRWA, and that addressing this concern must come from all levels of government.

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Camrose Police Service dog PSD Zoe, along with handler CPS Constable Matt Rolfe, gave a presentation at École Charlie Killam School on May 10 in conjunction with the CPS CORE program led by CPS Constable D.J. Bennefield (not pictured). Constable Rolfe and PSD Zoe are also excited to be hosting the upcoming Canadian Police Canine Association Championships to be held September 7 to 10 with a public viewing day of K9 teams from across Canada on September 10 at the Camrose Regional Exhibition.

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Tournament of Books, having fun with reading By Lori Larsen

Reading is where it’s at for the students of St. Patrick Catholic School (St. Pat’s) and they are once again going to put their skills to the test with the 2022 Teachers’ Picks Tournament of Books. Excited to be celebrating the love of reading, St. Pat’s staff and students will be reading through a variety of books handpicked by the teachers and will then hold a vote to see which one takes the students’ top pick. The featured books are: • I Don’t Want to Read This Book, author Max Greenfield • I Say Ooh, You Say Aah, author John Kane • I’m Not Scared, You’re Scared, author Seth Myers • Library Lion, author Michelle Knudson; • The Book with No Pictures, author B.J. Novak • The Extraordinary Egg, author Leo Lionni • Click, Clack, Moo, Cows That Type, author Dorren Cronin • The Dark, author Lemony Snicket/Jon Klassen • The Recess Queen, author Alexis O’Neill • Dodos Are Not Extinct, author Paddy Donnelly • Something Stinks, author Jonathan Fenske • The Toot Fairy, author Janet R. Adams and Daniel Wlodarski • Awesome is Everywhere, author Neil Pasricha; • Never Enough Hockey! author Gilles Tibo and Bruno St-Aubin • I Want My Hat Back, author Jon Klassen • We Will Rock Our Classmates, author Ryan T. Higgins

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“It brings a sense of community into the school with Mystery Readers coming in to participate in the tournament.” The Tournament of Books will run the month of May and at the conclusion of the event, the books will take up permanent residence in the school library. Now an annual event at St. Pat’s, the Tournament of Books is a fun way to get students excited about reading and open their eyes to a world of imagination as seen through the words of others. Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

St. Patrick Catholic School students Thomas Driver, front, and Allyson Rioux, second from front, were part of several students leading the charge for the Tournament of Books 2022 during the opening day, held on May 2 in the school gymnasium. The Tournament of Books is a month-long fun reading event.

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Augustana Human Library hosts virtual books By Murray Green

The University of Alberta Augustana Campus with be holding its 27th Augustana Human Library (Part 2) on May 25 and 26. You can watch the live messages of three different stories. Human Book Title: Healing from Childhood talks about childhood sexual abuse. “I am willing to share my story of childhood sexual abuse and healing. I am also willing to hear and honour your story or the story of someone you know. I can also talk about types of healing therapies, family dynamics as well as suing my abuser for my therapy costs. I am willing to go where your interests take us,” said the author. You can tune in on Wednesday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m. Registration at http://aug.ualberta.ca/ HLMay25at130REG. Book two is Unguarded Authenticity that is about gender transition. “The most valuable lesson that I uncovered through my gender transition was that my decades of personal struggle were never about being transgender, but rather about

being human. This epiphany helped me to recognize a fundamental bond between us all: that at our core, we share a need for self-actualization, and are all in a transition towards a more authentic version of ourselves,” shared the author. You can watch on Thursday, May 26, 2 p.m. Registration held at http:// aug.ualberta.ca/HLMay26 at300REG. Book three is titled United as Never and is about experiencing war at home, while studying in a different country. “When I left home three years ago, I never thought that there would be a day when I had to wonder if I could return and when I do, if it will ever look the same. I have never felt this close yet that far from my home country. I am no longer paying attention to dates, rather counting the days of war, as I watch the violent invasion,” said the author. This will be told on May 26 at 2 p.m. To register visit http://aug.ualberta.ca/ HLMay26at300REG.

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École Camrose Composite High School music department has a new addition to the instrument family thanks to a generous $5,000 donation from Camrose and District Family Thrift Shop towards the purchase of a marimba. Pictured left to right behind the new marimba are ÉCCHS Grade 9 music student Peter Tigchelaar (tenor saxophone), Thrift Shop representative Joanne Olsen, ÉCCHS music teacher/director Graham Green, Thrift Shop representative Kati Fischer, ÉCCHS Music Parents Association representative Janet McGeer, ÉCCHS Grade 9 music students Evan Schwartz (trumpet) and Evan Howe (baritone saxophone).

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Professional advisors share BRCF vision, lunch

By Murray Green

The Battle River Community Foundation held its 19th Professional Advisors Luncheon to share its vision on May 11 at the Camrose Railway Station and Museum. “Welcome to the Professional Advisors Luncheon. Where else can you buy a $500 hamburger and feel this warm and fuzzy about it? I want to say how great it is to come together with this tradition at the Railway Station,” said BRCF chairman Kevin Gurr. “Some of you have been with us every year since our first Professional Advisors Luncheon 21 years ago, and some of you are here for the first time. Because there are new faces here today, I thought I would start with a brief review of the BRCF history,” said Kevin. Guests learned that the BRCF was established in 1995 by a small group of local citizens, to create annual support for important community charities related to arts, culture, education, health, recreation and more. The goal was to create permanent endowment funds, which would be carefully invested to create annual investment income for charitable purposes forever. The BRCF’s first fund was the result of 10 individual $1,000 donations from the founding board members and the first grant was a $200 scholarship. “The advisors group luncheon, started in 2002, is very important to our organization. Since then our endowment funds have grown from 58 to 408. We had $800,000 invested at that time and we have more than $21 million now. We granted $3,158 that first year. Last year we granted $452,000. Flow through gifts that first year were $21,000 and last year it was $587,000. Those num-

ADVISORS LUNCH

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Battle River Community Professional Advisors attended a luncheon on May 11 at the Camrose Heritage Railway Station and Park to raise funds for the Administration Endowment Fund. Back row from left to right, Dean Inman of Kroeger Joyce Inman, Kirk Laird of Andreassen Borth, Verlyn Olson of Olson and Rau Law Office, Scott Garnett of Wood Garnett Radchenko, Brandon Kroeger of Kroeger Joyce Inman, Luke Kelemen of Camrose Insurance Financial Solutions and Joe Stolee of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz. Middle row from left, Thomas Messick of Mayer Holdings, Matt Danko of Camrose Insurance Financial Solutions, Glen Bulger of Vision Credit Union, Clark MacKay of Wood Garnett Radchenko, Dan Cunningham of Camrose Insurance Financial Solutions, Mike Kelemen of Camrose Insurance Financial Solutions and Ryan Mohan of Vision Credit Union. Front row from left, Kirstyn Rau of Olson and Rau Law Office, Norm Mayer of Mayer Holdings, Beth Kushnerik of Grant Thornton, Scott Farnham of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz, Stephen Kambeitz of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz. Other contributors who were unable to be present include Doug Tien of Investors Group, Corey Kudrowich of Investors Group, Grant Nahirniak of Investors Group, Josh Mohr of Knaut Johnson Francoeur, Wayne Throndson of Fielding and Company, Ian Smith of Fielding and Company, Jon Sims of Fielding and Company, Debbie Orcheski of Orcheski Wealth Management BMO Nesbitt Burns, Tricia Akers of Orcheski Wealth Management BMO Nesbitt Burns, Jennifer Orcheski of Orcheski Wealth Management BMO Nesbitt Burns, Craig Martin of Edward Jones, Wendy Rau of Shuman Insurance, Christine Shuman of Shuman Insurance and Martin West of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz.

bers, to me, are always amazing to see. It shows the growth of this organization over the years. The funds were distributed in grants to a variety of charities for worthwhile projects throughout the Battle River community. Best of all, after all the grants have been paid, the original principal remains intact, so earnings and, in turn, granting will go on forever,” Kevin explained.

“We also outgrew our space downtown and moved three blocks east, where we have more space for offices and storage space. That was a big move last year. We bought new computers, but we did find used furniture,” laughed Kevin. He continued with the history lesson. “Over the years, the board has also adopted policies to set aside a portion of the annual investment income, part to

be added to the principal of each fund (to take into account the effects of inflation) and part to ensure that annual granting will occur even in bad economic climates. “One of our goals has been to establish an administration endowment fund that will generate enough annual investment income to cover our annual administrative budget. At the close of business in 2021,

through your generosity and the generosity of others, we now have $1.6 million in the Administrative Endowment Fund. “The purpose of our annual Professional Advisors Luncheon is twofold: to thank you for your continued support through your annual $500 contribution to our administration endowment fund. The other is to ask you, as trusted advisors, to consider the BRCF as you continue to guide your clients through their life decisions related to philanthropy. “We know that there are many worthwhile choices for giving and we are happy to collaborate with you and share examples of all the good things that have been achieved in the past 27 years through the Foundation. Although the growth and financial numbers are impressive, these are simply statements of facts. The real story here is about people and relationships. The Foundation–yours and mine–is the result of the collective efforts of thousands of caring people,” said Kevin. “Caring people who recognize the needs in our community and who develop initiatives and projects to address those needs. Thanks for helping us build a caring community. I appreciate that.” The board consists of chairman Gurr; past chair Imogene Walsh; secretary Stephen Kambeitz; treasurer Neil Lunty; vice-chair Kristyn Rau; directors Rob Hauser, Leon Lohner, Sharleen Chevaux, Carol Rollheiser and Ben Paulsen; executive director Dana Andreassen; finance and admin support Karen Bossman and Lisa Vanden Dungen; finance and admin consultant Tom Kuntz; and founding member and ambassador emeritus Blain Fowler.

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Elks exalted ruler Gerry Czapp and City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko and members of the Elks and Royal Purple raise the flag to mark May as Hearing and Speech Month at the Elks Hall on May 1. Elks and Royal Purple assist children who are at risk of developing learning problems if speech, language and hearing problems are not identified early.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Elks exalted ruler Gerry Czapp, City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko and members of the Elks and Royal Purple declared May as Hearing and Speech Month in Camrose at the Elks Hall on May 1. The Elks and Royal Purple have established a program to bring about the earliest possible identification of the hearing impaired child by continuing to search out ways to assist in the detection, development and rehabilitation of these children.

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Chevy Blazer built for fun exploring By Murray Green

Melody and Dave Calhoun own a 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. “I bought this vehicle pre-COVID down in Florida. I was going to drive it down Route 66, but they (border crossing) wouldn’t let me go get it, so I had to get it shipped here,” explained Dave. “I have always wanted one. I bought it for my 50th birthday present, so I got what I always wanted for my birthday,” shared Dave. The K5 Blazer was the smallest full-size SUV version of the Chevrolet C/K Truck family. It was added to the Chevrolet line in 1969. “I just think the Blazers are cool and it is from my era. I was born in 1970 and this vehicle was made in 1971. My girl is one year older than me,” he laughed. “I have a 383 stroker fuel injected engine with a turbo 350 transmission with 3.73:1 gears in it. I have modified the Blazer with new wheels and rims. It was a ground-up restoration. The guy who built it put in $125,000 US into it. I purchased it for $85,000 so I thought it was a good deal. I’m thinking of selling it and moving on to the next vehicle now. I like to keep the vehicles moving,” he added. “The roof comes off,

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Melody and Dave Calhoun enjoy cruising with their 1971 Chevrolet Blazer. Dave found the Blazer in Florida and had it shipped to Canada when he wasn’t allowed to pick it up.

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The K5 Blazer and Jimmy had full convertible removable tops until 1975. In 1970, a two-wheel drive model was offered. The Blazer was designed and marketed to compete with International Harvester Scout and the Ford Bronco. Both of these were originally aimed at the short Jeep CJ series, but all three were much smaller than other trucks. The Blazer was a shortened pickup truck. This gave it increased interior space. It also lowered the cost of production with a shared platform. The Blazer quickly became popular. For the first time, it married the off-road capabilities of the Scout with luxury features like air conditioning and automatic transmission. At that time, those were usually only available in cars. By 1970, the Blazer was already outselling both of its older rivals. It took Jeep (with the Cherokee) and Dodge (with the Dodge Ramcharger) to introduce similar models. The two-wheel drive version came with independent front suspension and rear trailing arms, both with coil springs. The four-wheel drive version had a solid front axle and used leaf springs front and rear. Both versions used drum brakes at all four wheels until 1971. A tachometer was optional.

me the thumbs up. They made about 2,200 of these and at last count there are 412 left. Most people want the 4 x 4s in these and this is a two-wheel drive. Some people take a two-wheel drive and turn it into a 4 x 4 and it kind of wrecks it, but it is what it is,” Dave said. In 1970, GMC introduced its own model of the truck called the Jimmy. “I only thing I added was fuel injection. The carburetor was a pain, so I changed that and everything else (except the rims) on the Blazer is the way it came. I didn’t like the rims. It came with factory air conditioning. It has a CD/iPod stereo in it. The front power seats were modified to look like the original material. Power steering and power brakes were standard on this vehicle. It has drums in the back and discs in the front,” said Dave. “This is the first car show (2021) that I made it to with this vehicle. I tried

two weeks earlier, but it broke down because of the fuel injection. I haven’t had it long enough to have any other memories with it. I’ve gone on a few road trips, but nothing too major. Be-

cause the fuel injection keeps blowing oxygen sensors, we haven’t gone very far with it. My wife had to bring her vehicle to make sure I got here and home all right,” laughed Dave.

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Photo left: Hospice Society of Camrose and District board director Kevin Sharp welcomed people to the annual Hike/Walk for Hospice held on May 1. Top photo: People of all ages turned out for the Hike/Walk to not only enjoy a loop around Mirror Lake on a beautiful day, but to hear about the amazing work the Hospice Society of Camrose and District does in the community.

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Alberta is injecting a $67.4 million investment in veterinary medicine. Through the Alberta at Work initiative, the government is investing in the success of students at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Agriculture is a major pillar of our economy and Albertans rely on the experience of trained veterinary professionals to strengthen this sector and help it thrive. Last year, Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely advocated for rural Albertans through Motion 524, urging the government to explore ways to increase the number of veterinarians serving rural communities. This funding fulfills the promise to rural Albertans and will support key improvements in the training and growth of veterinary medicine in our province. “Veterinarians are valued members of our rural communities. Our economy relies on the success of this profession, and it is essential that we support the training and development of students studying veterinarian medicine. Investing in education programs will bring countless benefits to rural Albertans, ranchers, and their families,” said Jackie Lovely, MLA for Camrose. “Agriculture is a key pillar of Alberta’s economy. That’s why it is so critical we ensure that livestock have access to the veterinary care that keeps them healthy. Through Alberta’s Recovery Plan and the Alberta at Work Initiative, we are addressing the shortage of veterinarians, and that our furry companions have the care they need when they need it,” added Premier Jason Kenney. About $8.4 million is being invested over four years to support enrollment expansion in the program. About $59 million in capital funding is being invested over three years towards critical new infrastructure.

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As the weather warms up, Alberta roads become busier with a variety of motor vehicles sharing the roads hoping to get to and from destinations safely. Alberta Transportation, in partnership with all traffic safety stakeholders, are focusing on Motorcycle Safety for the month of May, in an effort to remind all motorists that motorcycles will once again be taking to the Alberta roads.

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“All motorists can help reduce motorcycle collisions,” remarked Wetaskiwin area RCMP Traffic Services Corporal Trent Cleveland. Without the protection of an enclosed vehicle and all its safety features, motorcyclists and their passengers are far more vulnerable on the roads than other motorists. In an effort to increase awareness on motorcycle safety, Alberta Transportation provides the following safety facts:

• About two thirds of collisions involving motorcycles result in death or injury. • From 2014 to 2018, 2,981 motorcycles were involved in casualty collisions of which 144 people were killed and 3,066 were injured. • Over 40 per cent of motorcyclists involved in fatal collisions were travelling at an unsafe speed. • Nearly half of motorcyclists involved in casualty collisions committed an improper action. Running off the road or following too closely were the most common errors made by motorcyclists. • Head injury is a leading cause of death in motorcycle crashes. A rider wearing a helmet is 37 per cent less likely to die than a rider without one. • Younger motorcyclists (under the age of 25) are more likely to be involved in casualty collisions than older riders. • 88 per cent of motorcycle collisions occur on dry roads and 73 per cent of motorcycle collisions occur in urban areas. Motorcycles on gravel roads pose a higher risk and danger. Operators of motorcycles and off-road vehicles need to be extremely cautious when traversing country roads.

“Those who share the road with motorcycles should keep their eyes on the road, check their blind spots and mirrors before changing lanes, and give motorcycles space just like any other vehicle,” suggested Corporal Cleveland. “Keep a keen eye on intersections for turning and oncoming motorcyclists.” The following safety tips are intended to assist motorcyclists in enjoying the journey and arriving safely at their destinations: • Always drive at a speed appropriate for the conditions. • Follow all traffic laws and stay focused on the road. • Wear a helmet and other protective gear, such as eye protection, a durable jacket, pants, and gloves. Make sure your gear is comfortable and weatherappropriate. • Consider taking a motorcycle training course, whether you’re a new rider or an experienced one looking to refresh your knowledge and skills. For those who enjoy taking in the fresh air on the back of a motorcycle and getting the most out of a fairly short season for riding, it is vital that all road users abide by all traffic laws and devices and share the roads respectfully.

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Migrating wild birds pose threat to domestic birds

By Lori Larsen

As a main migratory waterfowl flyway, Camrose and area becomes inundated with a variety of waterfowl every spring and fall, using the area as a stopover on their way to their final destinations. Fields, ponds and other waterbodies take on the sights and sounds of flocks of ducks and geese feeding and roosting, however, along with the mass numbers of birds (specifically Canada geese and snow geese) comes the potential for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as the bird flu. “For the last several years, snow geese have been overpopulating the arctic tundra to the point of destroying tundra habitat,” explained Camrose Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services District Officer Lorne Rinkel. “The Federal government, which is in charge of regulating migratory waterfowl, created a spring snow goose season to deal with the overpopulation.” Rinkel said that hunters are allowed to shoot 50 snow geese a day with no possession limit, taking into consideration the extremely high numbers of snow geese. “Last spring and this spring (2021/2022), I have never seen so many snow geese. Then around midApril, I started receiving telephone calls from people reporting dead snow geese.” The reports ranged from the snow geese literally falling out of the sky and ending up in a farmer’s field to other people finding dead snow geese in areas that they would not regularly be found. “And it is usually one goose, unless on a waterbody.” Rinkel said shortly after he began receiving telephone calls from people, FWES and other government offices across Central Alberta also experienced a call volume reporting a large number of dead snow geese on waterbodies. “For Camrose, in particular, the bulk of the calls we had were from the sloughs around Edberg,”

said Rinkel, noting that many areas in the province are receiving calls, but in the Edberg area, there is concern for local poultry and egg production operations. Rinkel explained that recent dry years have caused a reduction in waterbodies resulting in less roosting areas for the birds, and because they flock together, there are vast numbers of them in one place. “They are very tightly grouped together and this virus spreads like crazy.” While the majority of the birds affected by HPAI are geese, ducks, shorebirds and gulls, other scavenging birds (ravens, crows, magpies) that eat the dead birds have been found to also be susceptible to the virus. With the spring migration for geese and ducks passing through the area is over, Rinkel suspects the occurrences of finding dead birds will also dissipate. However, he warned there may be more come the fall migration back south, which may result in more incidents of wild birds dying as a result of HPAI. “HPAI is not new, it has always been around, but the amount of dead or infected birds changes from decade to decade.” Impact on people

One of the biggest concerns arising from HPAI is the high possibility of the virus infecting domestic flocks. Wild birds carry and spread the viruses which can easily be spread to domestic birds through direct bird-to-bird contact or by way of contaminated surfaces and materials, including people’s clothing, shoes, or hands. As of April 21, 12 Alberta poultry producers’ flocks had active outbreaks, with approximately 340,000 infected birds, citing migratory birds the most likely cause of the outbreaks. Continued on page 29

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Lionel Wesley Sampson

May 9, 1935 ~ May 5, 2022 Lionel Wesley Sampson of Camrose was called to his heavenly home on May 5, 2022, at the age of 86 years, with his family by his side. Lionel was born on May 9, 1935 in Cadomin, Alberta to Kathleen and Guy Sampson. Lionel moved to Camrose where he apprenticed as a mechanic at Ferris Motors. His passion for the sport of hockey started in his early childhood. He was drafted to the NHL in Barrie, Ontario on August 12, 1953, and played for the Cleveland Barons. Then Lionel returned to Alberta to work up on the DEW Line in Alaska from 1954 to 1955. From the age of 16, he was trucking at the mines near Cadomin, then followed his dream to own his own business. L. W. Sampson Trucking was established. Lionel paved and graveled many of the roads and highways we drive on today in Alberta and B.C. with his favorite truck “Little Rosa”. Lionel worked for many companies: H. Boden & Sons Construction, Cameron Bros., Nu-Roc, and many more trucking operations. On September 1, 1956, Lionel married the love of his life, June Charpentier. They were blessed with six children. In 1967, Lionel and June purchased the acreage where they raised their son David and four daughters Lynn, Darlene, Lorraine and Beverly. He enjoyed many camping and fishing trips with his family. Lionel loved the outdoors, from hunting to planting his garden and flowers. He often visited his birth home, Cadomin and the Valley of the Winds. “Big Papa” loved every grandchild and great-grandchild and had a nickname for each of them. Lionel was a very active member of the Knights of Columbus in Camrose. He was honoured as a 4th Degree Knight. Lionel also served as Grand Knight for the Camrose Council. Left to cherish his memory are his wife June; children David Sampson (Jeanette Wilcox) of Camrose, Lynn (Gene) Kneeland of Donalda, Darlene Clayton of Camrose, Lorraine (Dale) Blouin of Donalda and Beverly (Martin) Wasylenchuk of Edmonton; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; siblings Lorne Sampson, and Donna (Dale) Storvik; brothers-in-law Herb Barker and Norman Charpentier; and sister-in-law Patricia (Bill) Hepner. Lionel was predeceased by his parents Guy and Kathleen; daughter Jamie; and granddaughter Amanda Kneeland. A Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. A recording of the Funeral Mass will be on the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church website: https://stfxcamrose.caedm.ca/ under “Recorded Masses”, once made available by the church. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Lionel’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Alberta Diabetes Foundation, or the Cross Cancer Institute. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Kevin Huestis

November 17, 1966 ~ April 30, 2022 Kevin Huestis passed away peacefully on April 30, 2022, in Camrose, Alberta. Left behind to cherish his memory are his loving daughter Kathleen Colautti (Joe); granddaughter Emma; brothers Don (Pam), Tim, Terry (Doreen), Ralph and Brad; his stepmother Evie; as well as many nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends. Kevin was predeceased by his parents Keith and Kathleen; brothers Ken, Rick and Dave; and sister Kathy. Kevin faced every challenge with fierce determination, courage and strength. He will be missed by all. A Celebration of Kevin’s Life will be held at a later date. If so desired, donations can be made to St. Mary’s Hospital Palliative Unit 2 in Camrose, where the staff provided wonderful care to Kevin in his last weeks.

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Gorden Dahl Jorgensen

March 16, 1934 ~ May 7, 2022 It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our Dad, Gorden Jorgensen on May 7, 2022, at the age of 88. He will be lovingly remembered by his two daughters, Lorraine Robinson and Catherine Embury, their families and his many friends in the community. Gorden was predeceased by his wife Gwyneth; parents Holger and Ritte Jorgensen; brother Harvey Jorgensen; and sister Irene Pedersen. Both of his parents emigrated from Denmark to Canada, settled and met in Camrose. Dad was born in Camrose to Ritte and Holger Jorgensen, the middle child of three children. He developed fast and long-lasting friendships in his school years, maintaining those friendships to the end. After graduating from high school and from the pipe fitting and gas fitting program at SAIT, he began to work alongside his father. Holger Jorgensen initially started the business Jorgensen and Sons with his two sons, then over time, changed the name to Jorgensen and Son Plumbing and Heating Ltd. The last name change happened once his father retired, settling on Jorgensen Plumbing and Heating Ltd., which continues on to this day under new ownership. Dad was known around town as “the Plumber”, making service calls at all hours of the day and night. The “shop” was a gathering place for friends and family on a regular basis and many memories were made during those years. Coffee was always on at the shop; you could stop by for advice and you would always get a straight-up answer. While beginning his career, he met his wife to be, Gwyneth Evans. They were married on October 7, 1958 and remained in Camrose, living and raising their two daughters. They enjoyed dancing together and shared a love for the outdoors. Dad also shared his love of shooting with mom, patiently teaching her to be his match. He was such a patient teacher. Dad was an avid outdoor enthusiast with a love for hunting and fishing. He built on those interests by learning how to become a skilled fly fisherman and create his own selection of homemade flies. He always had fishing gear with him just in case he might have a chance to fish. The thought of maybe getting to fish always made his eyes twinkle; catching a fish was never the goal. Both Dad and Mom volunteered many hours at the Camrose Gun Club and joined the Black Powder “Skunk Hollow” Club, travelling and competing in shoots. Dad collected and built vintage firearms and had an extensive bullet collection which for years hung up in the shop for all to enjoy. Upon retirement, Dad picked up a paintbrush and tested his skills making Christmas cards for family and presenting painted rocks with wildlife themes as gifts. He honed his interest in archery and began to craft homemade bows. His creative spirit and love of nature lives on in his daughters and grandchildren. We sincerely want to thank the staff at the RoseAlta Lodge whose kindness and compassion made him feel safe and cared for. You made his transition to lodge living as seamless as it could be. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Dewey John Holt

December 27, 1925 ~ March 24, 2022 Dewey John Holt of Camrose, AB, formerly of Ferintosh, AB, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the age of 96 years. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Kathy (Kate) Holt and son-inlaw Michael Peng; brother Earl Holt; sister-in-law Reta Holt; and sister-inlaw Lorraine Tennis. Dewey was predeceased by his wife Eunice in 2014; and siblings Bill Holt, Tillie Bloomingdale and Herb Holt. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Calvary Lutheran Church with Rev. Harold Rust officiating. If friends and family so desire, memorial contributions in Dewey’s name are gratefully accepted to the Canadian Lutheran World Relief – Ukraine Emergency Appeal, or to the Calvary Lutheran Church – Svea Cemetery Fund. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Strong economy in Alberta By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency

Thanks to our solid conservative policy, Alberta’s economy is the strongest in Canada. We stand by our commitments—to

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boost our economy, and build up our energy sector. My colleagues and I understand that it is the role of government to fortify the economy and protect your savings. Economic indicators all predict that Alberta will lead the nation in growth in 2022. Because of our efforts, Alberta is back on the path to balance and prosperity. We will continue to advocate for Albertans, so we can stand strong and build a better future for our province. And every day, we are doing just that. We balanced the budget. We suspended the fuel tax. We made Alberta’s corporate tax rate the lowest in Canada. Unemployment is the lowest it has been in seven years—Alberta gained nearly 40,000 new jobs since the start of the year, and 16,000 in April alone. Last year, we beat the national average in real GDP growth at 5.1 per cent. Businesses are flocking to Alberta, and we have seen massive investments from major tech and energy companies like Amazon Web Services, Plug and Play, Northern Petrochemical, Dow Chemical, Telus, Infosys, Mphasis and more. You can see it in hotels, bars, restaurants, hockey games, and shopping centres. Everywhere you look, Albertans are getting back to work and doing the things they love. We are investing locally, too, to help community leaders enrich their neighbourhoods and make Alberta a welcoming place for everyone. In our Camrose Constituency, I’m proud to highlight two recipients of the Community Facility Enhancement Program, or CFEP. The Friends of Ryley School Society received $92,383 to help build their school

Murray Green, Camrose Booster A Parkland Twins runner reaches second base with a head first slide in U18 action at Kin 4 Harry Andreassen Diamond on May 7. Camrose posted a 1-2 record.

Cougars win first baseball game By Murray Green

The Camrose Cougars triple-A U18 baseball team lost 9-2 to the Parkland Twins in the opening game of the season on May 7. Camrose got on the scoreboard in the second inning when Jackson Goossen singled to drive in a run. Justin Pederson went two for three to lead the Cougars on offence. The game broke open when Parkland scored two in the third inning and added four more in the seventh inning. Pitcher Justin Kushnerick started strong, but the Twins kept wearing the Cougars down.

Camrose bounced back with a 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Padres in the second game of the doubleheader. Ben Pullen was given credit for the win on the mound after going five innings and allowing five hits while striking out eight batters. Jake Popowich pitched two innings to record a save. Nick Hilgersom led the offence by going two for three at the plate. Camrose also lost 8-7 in a close contest with the Parkland Twins at Kin 4 Harry Andreassen Diamond on May 8.

The Cougars travel to Red Deer to take on the St. Albert Cardinals and the Red Deer Braves on May 21 and 22. The U15 Gord Nadeaucoached team dropped four games to the Midwest Prairie Pirates in Duggan Park on May 7 and 8. The young team lost 23-1, 15-4, 12-2 and 14-7 to the heavy hitting and experienced Pirates. Camrose hosts the St. Albert Cardinals on May 21 and 22. They also welcome the Northern Lights team on May 28 and 29 in Duggan Park.

playground, and the Tofield Lions Club received $79,332 towards construction of the Tofield Fairgrounds. With the help of this funding, these community builders will be able to strengthen ties and improve public spaces for people of all ages. Finally, there has been an increase in bird flu cases reported across Alberta. Those living in the Camrose area should take precautions to protect livestock and avoid handling birds they suspect may have been infected. If you have concerns about sick or dead wild birds, call 3100000 or your local Fish and Wildlife office. You can also contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency by phone at 403-338-5225 or email them at cfia.ABSickBird-Lesoiseauxmalades@inspection.gc.ca. I encourage everyone to visit AlbertaIsBack.ca to find out more about how our United Conservative team is creating jobs, attracting investment, and restoring the Alberta Advantage for all, and how our best days are truly just ahead. As always, stay safe everyone and stop into the office if it has been a while since I’ve seen you. Connecting to constituents is important to me as your MLA. If you have any questions or concerns, contact my office. We 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.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose U15 baserunner Zach Young reaches first on a throwing error by the Midwest Prairie Pirates in a weekend series at Duggan Park on May 7 and 8. Camrose will be hosting the St. Albert Cardinals on May 21 and 22.

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UPPER ONE-BEDROOM SUITE – close to Main Street and University. $750/mo. plus electricity. 780-878-8590. NEWER 1.5 STOREY – 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Close to Camrose Safeway. For 2 persons long term. Utilities, TV and internet included. 780-608-3111 or 780-608-3344. 2-BEDROOM SUITE – beautifully updated, spacious and bright in a 4-plex apartment. Central Camrose location, close to Mirror Lake, Augustana University. Clean, quiet, non-smoking building. No children, no pets. Locally owned and managed, snow shovelling and lawn mowing provided. $950 per month rent includes heat and water. Phone 780-679-7090.

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Mail to: Classified Ad Department, Camrose Booster Ltd. 4925-48 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1L7 Phone: 780-672-3142 Fax: 780-672-2518 Email: ads@camrosebooster.com

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BUSINESS KEEPS BUILDING AT HAUSER HOME HARDWARE

Bird flu risk Continued from page 24

The Alberta government advises that producers can help prevent the spread of avian flu through strict biosecurity and early detection. As per the Government of Alberta website https:// www.alber ta .ca/avianinfluenza-reportable.aspx, all suspected or confirmed cases must be reported to the Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian (OCPV) within 24 hours at 780-427-3448, for toll free add 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta) and after business hours at 1-800-524-0051. The following precautions are offered to hunters in an effort to reduce the risk of spread of HPAI. Do not harvest or handle wild birds that are sick or found dead. Use disposable gloves and wash hands with soap and water (or use hand sanitizer) immediately after handling game. Dress game birds in the field or, at the very least, away from poultry and other birds. Use a separate pair of shoes or rubber footwear when cleaning/dressing game. Use tools dedicated to cleaning/dressing game and thoroughly wash and disinfect them afterwards, then store them away from poultry or other birds. Double bag feathers and offal. Tie the inner bag and then remove rubber gloves and dispose of them in the outer bag, then tie it off tightly. Immediately wash or sanitize hands. Place the bag in a tightly covered trash can inaccessible to poultry and pet birds. The following are recommendations to be followed after coming into contact with wild birds. Never handle birds that appear to be sick or are found dead. Wear disposable gloves when cleaning bird feeders and wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer immediately afterwards. While the Province reports that there is an extremely low risk to human health and no risk to food safety, it is strongly recommended that people do not eat, drink or put anything in their mouth while handling game; avoid cross-contamination by always keeping uncooked game away from cooked or other ready-to-eat foods; and cook game thoroughly. Poultry should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165° F. Avian influenza is a provincially reportable disease for domestic birds under Alberta’s Animal Health Act and requires immediate action to control or eradicate it. In wild birds, it is a provincially notifiable disease.

JOIN THE ON TRACK KUNTZ & COMPANY TEAM THIS SUMMER…

WE’RE HIRING!

Position: Administrative Assistant Hours: 35-40 hours per week

Position Availability: Immediate start – 15 weeks (summer position) with the possibility of permanent position following completion. Starting Wage: $21.00 per hour or as per experience Description: We’re adding an administrative assistant to our accounting team. The position offered is supported through the Canada Summer Jobs Program for youth under 30 years of age. Following the posted 15 weeks, this position has the potential to be continued as a permanent position within our company. We are currently seeking an individual who has prior experience working with accounting and its associated administrative duties, such as accounts payable and receivable. In addition to this, experience with inventory management, office duties (i.e. filing and organization) and customer service are considered assets. The individual will be trained and work alongside our 21-year veteran accounting office manager who will ensure they are equipped with a variety of skills associated with the management of a local small business accounting department. While growing their skills in accounting and office management, the individual will also be a part of a fun and friendly team! Additional Assets: - Post-secondary education or training in accounting/ administration - Computer – variety of programs including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, and Karmak - Detail orientated - Strong problem solving abilities - Strong communication – verbal and written - Organizational skills - Ability to work well independently and with a team Position: Heavy Duty Diesel

Technician

Hours: 40 hours per week Position Availability: Immediate start Starting Wage: as per experience Description: Join our team as a heavy duty technician. Applicants must have their journeyman or be in 3rd/4th year of program to be considered for this position. We are currently in search of an individual ready to work in the heavy duty diesel industry. Experience with heavy duty diesel is required. Additional experience with fuel injection and knowledge of heavy duty diesel parts and components are considered assets. Position offers competitive wages based on experience while providing a stimulating work environment to develop skills in the heavy duty industry! By joining our team, the individual will also be a part of a fun and friendly team! Apply today by email or in person at our shop by directing all resumés to Romonda Kuntz. To apply for either position… Email: ontrack@ontrackinc.net Location: Junction of Hwy 21 and 13 – across from the traffic circle! Approximately 5 minutes west of Camrose.

Delivery Truck Driver

We’ve expanded our delivery fleet. We need an experienced delivery driver. 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.

Yard Worker

(temporary seasonal position) We’re in our ‘busy building season’ and we need additional help in our yard. Full time role for this spring/summer and early fall. You will provide accurate loading assistance, assist clients in our yard and during product pick-up, assist with inventory control and other duties as assigned. Job will include manual labour and a keen sense for detail. Experience with building materials is valuable. We take all COVID-19 precautions seriously, are highly safety-conscious and offer attractive benefits package.

Benefits of working 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

COUNTY ROADSIDE PROGRAM The County recognizes that certain individuals wish to harvest the roadside vegetation for hay; if you wish to harvest the roadside vegetation you must contact the Agricultural Services office at 780-672-4765 prior to May 31, 2022 and identify these locations.

CUTTING OF HAY CROPS ON PUBLIC ROADS Bylaw 1020

JCT. OF HWYS 13 & 21 4 miles west of Camrose, AB

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of ROBERT ABRAHAM PRESTAGE, who died on April 22, 2022. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by June 24, 2022, and provide details of your claim with JAMES H. ANDREASSEN at Andreassen Borth, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

Prior to July 15th of any year, only the owner of land abutting the ditch of a public highway under the jurisdiction of Camrose County is authorized to harvest by cutting, baling, or any other method, any forage crop that grows within the said ditches of the said public highway.

ROADSIDE BRUSH and WEED CONTROL PROGRAM Camrose County will be spraying along County Roadsides for the control of brush and weeds commencing June 1. Spraying will not be done in front of building sites. The brush control program will be undertaken for safety, ease of snow removal and site line improvement. Persons must complete an “Agreement for the Restricted Use of Herbicides for Brush and Weed Control in Sensitive Areas” and must POST Camrose County “DO NOT SPRAY AREA” signs prior to May 31, 2022. Forms are available on Camrose County Website www.county.camrose.ab.ca DO NOT SPRAY signs are available for purchase at Agricultural Services Camrose County Agricultural Services Office 4238-37 Street, Camrose AB T4V 5B2 780-672-4765 ~ asb@county.camrose.ab.ca

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Battle River Power Coop is a cooperative electric utility in Central Alberta supplying electricity to about 8500 rural members. We have a staff of about 62 employees engaged in all aspects of power distribution from installation to maintenance to billing, all administered from the same office near Camrose, Alberta.

Receptionist Full Time Position General Summary: o Answer general phone inquiries in a professional and courteous manner o Direct phone inquiries to the appropriate staff members o Greet members / visitors in a professional and friendly manner o Sort incoming mail and courier deliveries for distribution o Orders, receives, and maintains office supplies o Enter cash receipts for payments and balance cash at the end of the day Qualifications: o High School Diploma or GED equivalent with a preference of post-secondary courses in Business Administration o Minimum two years of administrative experience preferred, but not required o Professional, friendly, and clear communication with Members/Visitors o Strong organizational skills, detail orientated,customer service, and communications both written and verbal o Capable of working in a fast-paced multitasking environment o Knowledge of MS Office, V8/AS400 Computer System o Experience in operating a multiline telephone system 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 resume via email or to address below by Friday, May 20, 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

ANKERTON GAS CO-OP Ltd. Administrative Assistant

Ankerton Gas Co-op Ltd., Bawlf, AB is looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant, starting July 4, 2022, to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Days would include Wednesday-Friday with the flexibility to fill in Monday and Tuesday as needed. Duties of the Administrative Assistant include providing support to our managers and other employees, assisting in daily office needs and interacting with customers. Computer knowledge is necessary. Previous experience preferred. Deadline for applications is upon successful candidate being chosen. Please submit resumé to officeankerton@syban.net or fax to 780-373-2466. Only applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted. Phone 780-373-3773

Request for Proposal (RFP) Janitorial Services Contract

ADMINISTRATION & AGRICULTURAL SERVICES & SEED CLEANING PLANT OFFICES Camrose County is inviting submissions in a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Janitorial Services Contract to provide caretaking services for the following 3 facilities: • County Administration Office at 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose • County Agricultural Services Office at 4238-37 Street, Camrose • Seed Cleaning Plant Facility at 95-46272 Hwy 56, in Camrose County The term of the agreement shall be for a three year period from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. The detailed contracts can be viewed on the Camrose County website www.county.camrose.ab.ca or picked up at the Camrose County Administration office at 3755-43 Ave. To arrange a site visit of the facilities please call Jody Yuha, Executive Assistant at 780-672-4446. Proposals shall be marked Janitorial Services Contract and addressed to: Paul King, County Administrator Camrose County 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 3S8 Email pking@county.camrose.ab.ca The deadline for submission of proposals is Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 4:30 pm. Any submission received after this deadline will not be considered.

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Powerline Baseball League carries on tradition

By Murray Green

Spring is finally here and so is the 84th edition of the Powerline Baseball League. The league opened on May 14 with six teams: Camrose Roadrunners, Rosalind Athletics, Tofield Braves, Vegreville Blue Jays, Armena Royals and the Battle River Rivals, made up of former Spring Lake Lakers and Heisler Cardinals players. Each team will play a 15-game season before heading into playoffs. On May 18, Tofield takes on Camrose; and on May 19, Battle River is in Vegreville. All weekday games begin at 7 p.m. Camrose is in Vegreville, Tofield in Armena and Rosalind takes on Battle River on May 24. The next night, Rosalind is in Camrose; and on May 26, Battle River is in Armena. On May 31, Armena visits Vegreville and Tofield motors to Rosalind.

DEATHS Kevin Huestis,

of Camrose, on April 30, at 56 years of age. G or don Dahl Jorgensen, of Camrose, on May 7, at 88 years of age. Nellie Anna Finnell, of Camrose, formerly of Ponoka, on May 8, at 85 years of age. Robert Wayne “Ben” Thirsk, of Camrose, formerly of Kelsey, on May 11, at 64 years of age. Iris Peggy Vivian Zimmer of Camrose, on May 9, at 89 years of age.

Youth drama By Murray Green

Tuck Everlasting is a Phoenix Production based on a book from 2015, that will be shown on May 20, 21 and 22 at the Bailey Theatre. The first two are evening shows at 7 p.m., and the last show is a matinee at 2 p.m. Tuck Everlasting is based on the novel of the same name by Natalie Babbitt. It tells the story of a family who drink water from a magical spring and become immortal. The Alberta Drama Festival Association (ADFA) will be holding a provincial competition on May 27 at 7 p.m. and May 28 at 2 and 7 p.m.

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Camrose Horticultural Society toiling with soil By Lori Larsen

Despite some glitches, spring is trying desperately to settle in and avid gardeners are getting the itch to get out and toil with soil. Members of the Camrose and District Horticultural Society (Hort Club), who have already begun their outdoor meetings, held the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Camrose Heritage Railway Station and Park. “Everyone brings a chair and dresses for the weather,” said Camrose and District Horticultural Society president Janine Carroll. The next meeting will be held on June 2 and guests and new members are welcome to join the meeting. On June 4, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., come to Hort Club’s annual Spring Plant Sale located at the back of 5 Grandview Crescent, and purchase from a variety of homegrown annuals, perennials and houseplants. “The money we raise from plant sales supports our annual $500 scholarship to a horticultural student at Olds College,” explained Carroll, adding that the Club also made a donation of $250 towards plant boxes and supplies at Jack Stuart School, to be used in their Science curriculum for grades 1 and 4. Several other commu-

nity projects have been planned this spring, summer and fall, including: • Tending one of the large round flowerbeds at the Railway Station. • Assisting with the raised flower beds at Camrose Children’s Centre, Wednesday, for one hour beginning at 10:30 a.m. • Tending the peony beds at the Centennial Museum. • Trimming roses at the Bill Fowler Centre and near the Arts Centre. “We are in the planning stages of our annual garden tour as well,” said Carroll. “This is a members-only event and a favourite event for all of us.”

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Camrose and District Horticultural Society will bring a burst of bloom back to the community with upcoming events including the popular Rose and Lily Show.

The ever-popular Rose and Lily Show will be returning on Thursday, July 21 from 2 until 6 p.m. at the Masonic Hall. This event will be open to the public and includes flowers, photography, art and craft displays, tea and treats. Entry is free with offerings welcome. Entries of exhibits are open to the public and are accepted from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. the day of the show, with a minimal entry fee per competitor. “We invite any member of the community to participate. We are hoping to have a magnificent show with an abundance of entries. “We have categories for flowers, artwork, crafts and photography, with adult and youth categories, and this year, we have added special People’s Choice Awards for flower garden arrangements and potted houseplants,” explained Carroll, adding that there are adult and youth categories for each with entry fees for youth being waived. “Each “Tea” attendee is given one vote per category. The entry which receives the largest number of votes is declared the People’s Choice.” For more information on the Camrose and District Horticultural Society, visit the Facebook page, www.facebook.com

Peaceful country living Wally Wrubleski

With plenty of room to roam outside, plenty of space for the family in the beautiful home and huge shop for whatever your needs may be, this acreage, located only 11 miles north of Camrose, offers so many opportunities. Enter the bungalow home to a spacious tiled entryway where guests can easily be greeted and then head into a wonderful conversation space or sitting room just off the entrance. This room could also make a convenient home office where you could welcome clients. Move into the living room and enjoy soaking in the warmth of the sun through the large front window, or gather around the dining table with family and friends after a day playing on the land. Stainless steel appliances, including a gas stove, compliment beautiful wood cabinets in the kitchen where you will find plenty of storage in the pantry. Mosey up to the island and enjoy your morning beverage or share the day’s

Some husbands hold their wife’s hand in malls because if they let go of her hand, she’ll go shopping. It looks romantic, but it’s actually economic. Cop: Me: Cop: Me:

“You were going too fast.” “I was just trying keep up with the tra c.” “There isn’t any.” “I know, that’s how far behind I am.”

Here’s an idea for a reality game show: Boomers and Millennials are asked to perform mundane tasks at which they are stereotypically bad. Taylor has to change a at tire and cook an omelet without access to a smart phone, while Bob has to set up his own WiFi and create an Twitter account.

Son: “Mom, how did humans come to exist?” Mother: “Well, you see, God created Adam and Eve…” Son: “But Dad said we came from apes.” Mom: “He was talking about his family, I am telling you about mine.”

I still like to make handwritten lists. I also like to leave them on the kitchen counter and then guess what’s on the list while I’m at the store. If I’ve learned anything as a parent, it’s that by the third kid, they can be juggling Samarai swords and hand grenades and you won’t care as long as they are doing it quietly.

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You don’t know fear until you have been clothes shopping and tried on something too small and thought you were stuck in the change room forever.

Imagine, if you will, a world in which YouTube, Twitter and Facebook merge to become known as YouTwitFace.

Central Agencies Home of the Week

By Lori Larsen

According to a recent study, nine out of ten people who are afraid of hurdles never get over it.

events with the children as they enjoy a snack. There is lots of room to accommodate a kingsize bed in the homeowners’ suite, and the walk-in closet and en suite, featuring a soaker tub, shower and private water closet, are a great asset. Another good-sized bedroom, four-piece bathroom and laundry room complete the main floor. The fully finished basement with in-floor heating features a large family/ theatre room complete with bar area, another bedroom, spacious area for a home gym or hobby room, storage room and four-piece bathroom. Enjoy the peace and quiet of country living on your back deck overlooking your vast property. A 32’ x 48’ shop with in-floor heating and oversized overhead doors are perfect for a home business. An attached double garage on the home is an added bonus. All of this and more can be yours with this amazing property located at 49051 Range Road 202 and priced at $699,000. For a personal viewing, contact Wally Wrubleski at: Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 Cell 780-781-7323

MAY CEMBER = When May is busier than December, but there aren’t any presents. You can tell a lot about a woman by her hands. For example, if they’re wrapped around your throat, she’s probably upset.

I’m not a licensed interior designer, but I just gured out that you can make a room look 30 percent bigger if you put away the 14 loads of laundry that are lying on the oor. My wife crashed the car again today. She told the police the man she collided with was on his cell phone and was drinking a bottle of beer. The police said he can do what he likes in his own living room. My dad was bragging about his new hearing aid. “State of the art!” he said. “It cost me a fortune.” I said, “Awesome! What type is it?” “Two-thirty,” he replied.

Things to Ponder:

1. If the No. 2 Pencil is the most popular, why is it still No. 2? 2. Why do we press harder on the remote control when we know the batteries are getting weak? 3. Why are you “in” a movie, but “on” TV? 4. What was the best thing BEFORE sliced bread? 5. Why do we drive on parkways and park on driveways? 6. Why do “fat chance” and “slim chance” mean the same thing? 7. Why do British people never sound British when they sing? 8. At a movie theatre, which armrest is yours? 9. Why are there no “B” batteries? 10. Why do people say “heads up” when you should duck?

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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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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

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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/5pce. en suite, WI closet. Fin. bsmt. w/lge. rumpus/family room. Double attached garage. Immediate possession available. Asking $434,900 A1156328

AMAZING LIFESTYLE! EXC. COPPERSTONE CONDO! … Spectacular Mirror Lake views. Easy access MF plus 2 underground parking stalls. Spacious 3-bdrm. unit w/awesome kitchen, huge wraparound deck. Superb master, MF laundry, custom cabinetry + much more! Asking $619,000 A1213655

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EXCELLENT BUNGALOW BY GOLF COURSE … with RV parking! Exc. curb appeal, bright windows, hardwood flrg., 1518 sq. ft. 3+1 bdrm., 3 baths, MF LR and family room, MF laundry, huge family/games area. Att. htd. garage + much more! Asking $429,500 A1213326

5-BDRM. BUNGALOW … walking distance to Mirror Lake! Updated vinyl windows, hardwood floors, shingles, furnace. 1296 sq. ft. w/full fin. bsmt. 18’x24’ garage. Beautiful home in an equally beautiful location. Asking $342,900 A1211653

TOWN SQUARE CONDO … No maintenance lifestyle! Single stand-alone home w/ attached single garage. 2 bdrm., 2 baths, a/c, vaulted ceiling, triple pane windows, no maintenance deck + more. Walking distance to downtown, Mirror Lake, Augustana. Immediate possession! Asking $339,500 A1208999

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WELL LOVED BUNGALOW … located on a quiet street close to walking trails and Camrose Golf Course. Many recent upgrades: MF vinyl windows, shingles, Hiefficient furnace, HW tank (2018) along with features like hardwood floors, gas FP and MF laundry. Cozy kitchen design w/oak cabinetry and views to the yard. Primary bedroom w/2pce. en suite bathroom. Fully developed bsmt. Fenced yard, mature trees, private deck. Ample room for RV option in the back. This well cared for property is ready for you to call it home! Asking $309,900 A1199007

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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

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CUSTOM BUILT HOME … Triple car garage, full apt. suite attached! Showstopper kitchen, stunning primary bdrm., full bsmt. w/rec room, 3 bdrm. areas. Private yard, truly unique opportunity! Quick possession available. Asking $549,000 A1213086

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CREEK PARKS! … You’ll absolutely love the lifestyle, the gorgeous walking trails, park views. Spacious 1409 sq. ft. w/bright vaulted ceilings, amazing rejuvenated kitchen cabinetry. Hardwood in bdrms., dev. bsmt. w/WO access. Great yard, veranda, deck. 24’x23’ garage, RV options + more. Amazing opportunity, exc. area! Asking $399,500 A1210241

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EXC. FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME … in a wonderful crescent location. This great home offers a beautiful kitchen, 3 living spaces, gas FP, 4 bdrm. Dble. garage, fully fenced landscaped yard, plus much more! Asking $350,000 A1192168

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ACREAGES

4.13 ACRES … within 10 min. of Camrose! Completely surrounded by trees. Great 30’x36’x13’ high shop, yard w/great drainage. 3-bdrm. bungalow w/updated kitchen. Come take a look! Asking $419,900 A1174584

GREAT FLEXIBLITY IN MAYERTHORPE OVER 23 ACRES ALONG HWY 43 Asking $230,000 CA0168666

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

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19.16 ACRE ACREAGE … located on pvmt. 15 miles from Camrose. 3 bdrm., 2 baths, lovely hardwood flrg., bright LR, spacious kitchen w/maple cabinets, tons of counter space. Garden doors out to your huge covered deck, many outbuildings, 2 barns, multiple fenced off areas for your animals, fruit trees + much more! Asking $569,000 A1214762

Don’t miss the Home of the Week featured on page 31

NEW 2-STOREY IDEAL STARTER OR INVESTMENT … West end location. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1444 sq. ft. Bright open-concept, granite counters, pantry, MF laundry. Deck, paved back alley access. A sure-toplease affordable new home! Wow! Asking $319,900 A1195660

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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

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

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Battle River Homes

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

E XCELLENT BUSINE SS/INVE 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

EXCELLENT BUSINESS/INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY – ZONED M1 … 10,000 sq. ft., plus second floor mezzanine, offices. Three titled bays, 14’x16’ doors. Easy customer access! Currently full, one bay can be vacated if needed. Call now! Asking $1,190,000 A1196071

URBAN RESERVE

Awesome Community ~ Park ~ ~ Lake, Trails ~ ~ Quality ~ ~ Craftsmanship ~ ~ Finished WALKOUT LAKE ESTATES! w/elegance ~ • 1248 sq. ft. • Superb deck, patio

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• Dev. bsmt. • Landscaped Asking $528,162 A1032894

SPACIOUS ONE-OWNER BUNGALOW … shows pride of ownership throughout! Over 1300 sq. ft. on MF, fully fin. bsmt. Upgrades: shingles, vinyl windows, furnace, HWT. Landscaped yard, oversized dble. garage. Exc. value! Asking $289,000 A1212068

COMMERCIAL GEMINI CENTRE – A PLACE FOR BUSINESS! … Exceptional street level units: 2078 sq. ft. and 1818 sq. ft., these can be combined. Also 2104 sq. ft. of turn key office space on third floor! Superior design, superb visibility, excellent access. Call now! A1190017

EXCEPTIONAL BUILDING AND BUSINESS LOCATION! … Camrose industrial, zoned M1. Excellent 4680 sq. ft. (2017) building with retail/reception area. Awesome shop, 5 overhead doors 12’-16’ wide x 14’ high. Front parking, fenced yard. Exceptional property and opportunity! Call now! Asking $849,900 A1195491

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

RESIDENTIAL LOTS

ONLY 11 MILES NORTH OF CAMROSE! … 1500 sq. ft. bungalow w/double attached garage, 32’x48’ shop in a private setting. You’ll appreciate the extras in this house. Quality construction and attention to detail are what this acreage has to offer! Asking $699,000 A1188217

EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY IN LIBERTY VILLAGE … Awesome sunroom, gas FP, a/c, hardwood floors. Attached garage, huge landscaped lot, underground sprinkler system, deck w/gas hookup, easy access gate backing walking trail + much more! Asking $304,900 A1211897

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FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME IN VALLEYVIEW! … Spacious 4-bdrm. Beautiful kitchen w/maple cabinetry, handy corner pantry. Incredible primary suite w/WI closet, 4-pce. en suite. Fully fenced yard w/underground sprinkler heads. A truly beautiful home. Asking $398,000 A1213511

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EXCEPTIONAL BUNGALOW CONDO … Park View Ravines – Parkside! Premier location by valley and walking trails. Beautiful open floor plan w/9’ and vaulted ceilings, hardwood flrg., cozy FP and lots of bright windows. Exc. kitchen, great room, superb master, en suite, MF laundry. Huge fam/games room. A/C. 24’x22’ htd. garage + more, you’ll love it! Asking $479,999 A1217108

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 $329,900 A1153550

Lakeside walkouts available!

WALKOUT – LAKE ESTATES! • 1248 sq. ft. • 26’x20.5’ garage Asking $532,162 A1032901

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

SPACIOUS BUNGALOW W/GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION … 4 bdrm., 2 baths, family friendly layout, new vinyl plank flooring. Fully fenced yard w/detached single garage, car port. Steps from rec centre, new aquatic centre. A great opportunity to make it your own! Asking $269,500 A1196835

UPDATED RAISED BUNGALOW! … Adorable 4-bdrm., 2 bath starter or investment home. Bright MF LR, kitchen w/pantry, all with upgraded flrg. Good bsmt. layout w/family room, 2 bdrm., bath. Updates include windows, flrg., baths, HE furnace, shingles + more! Dble. oversized garage, alley access, RV options. Immediate possession available. Asking $239,900 A1208925

E! NEW PRIC

MAIN FLOOR CONDO … at Crown Place, close to shopping, restaurants, health services. 9 ft. ceilings, 2 bdrm., 2 baths. Outdoor Asking $177,500 patio. A lovely home!

ING! NEW LIST CHARMING CHARACTER HOME …

LOOKING FOR AN INVESTMENT? … This character home offers a segregated entrance for lower level! 3-bdrm., 2 baths. Lot is open to build garage of your choice. Cute & cozy! Asking $164,900 A1213951

EXCELLENT CONDO! … Two underground heated parking stalls – Fieldstone Place. Close to Mirror Lake walking trails, downtown. Senior friendly, exc. 2-bdrm. open design, plan. You’ll love it! Now only $252,900 A1201892

is one of the oldest in Camrose! Stone’s throw from Mirror Lake. Refinished orig. hardwood floors, newer appl. in refurbished kitchen. Nice primary on MF w/4-pce. en suite. Beautiful backyard w/patio, fenced yard, newer 24’x22’ htd. garage. Asking $249,900 A1213443

OUT OF TOWN

RYLEY … Beautiful 5-bdrm. home ready for a young or growing family. Double attached garage, raised garden boxes, RV parking in back yard. Don’t miss out on this gem of a home! Asking $239,500 A1193715

KINGMAN … Newly dev. lots. Choose from seven! Located on the edge of town. Starting at $27,500 A1156323, 6338, 6341, 6343, 6349

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN NEW NORWAY! … Newer built 4plex w/ live-in property mgr. Open concept living. Currently rented out for $900/mo. + utilities. Only 15 min. from Camrose. Asking $569,000 A1212823

SPACIOUS BUNGALOW IN DAYSLAND … on 1.5 lots! 1320 sq. ft. 2-bdrm. home w/ great orig. charm. Oversized LR, den, lge. kitchen. Single detached garage, lge. shed. Close to downtown, rec centre. Asking $99,900 A1212420

THIS CHECKS ALL THE BOXES! … 4-bdrm., 2 bath home w/screened porch, lge. yard in Rosalind. Open layout w/trendy finishes. 22’x26’ garage w/8’x16’ attached bay, RV parking, fully fenced. A great home! Asking $199,000 A1212579

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 MILLANG INDUSTRIAL PARK … 6.05 acres! Asking $749,000 A1125445

IN NEW LIST

UPDATED 5-BDRM. BI-LEVEL IN DAYSLAND … backing the golf course. Over 1300 sq. ft. open concept on MF w/vinyl plank flrg, updated vinyl windows, new light fixtures + more! Large fully fenced yard. Ready for you to call it home! Asking $309,000 A1213450

FARMS PRICE!

NEW renovated 4-season LAKE VIEW! … Recently cabin at Tillicum Beach. Open concept kitchen/dining/living area. Enjoy the lake view from the huge deck/new gravel patio. You’ll love it! Asking $219,000 A1201543

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 $395,000 A1175243

BEAUTIFUL CHARACTER HOME … on 3 full lots in Bawlf! 2 beautiful FP in 2 living areas on MF. Awesome landscaped yard w/newer powered shop. Only 20 min. from Camrose! Asking $195,000 A1212209

IN NEW LIST

NEW NORWAY … Beautifully upgraded bungalow on private, fully fenced yard. High end kitchen w/granite counters. Lg. primary. Beautiful 5-pce. bath. Massive deck in private backyard. Only 10 min. from Camrose! Asking $247,000 A1212213

IN NEW LIST

STROME … Beautiful newer modular 3-bdrm. home on 2 full lots! Very well maintained quality built w/over 1500 sq. ft. of living space. Bright open concept w/vaulted ceilings, lots of windows and skylight. Only 10 min. from Daysland. Asking $215,000 A1212066 NEW NORWAY LOT … 65’ wide lot at the edge of town in Spartan Estates! Asking $50,000 A1122563

NEW ADULT COMMUNITY ZERO STEPS!

IN NEW LIST

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BRAND NEW CASCADES HALF-DUPLEX … 3+1 bedrooms, 3 baths, finished basement. Open concept, lovely kitchen with new appliances, granite counters, pantry. En suite bath, walk-in closet. Huge basement rec/family room and 4th bedroom. HRV, deck, paved back lane with immediate possession available. The perfect beginning! Asking $274,900 A1195664

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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 $309,000 A1173525

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LISTED! BY JUBILEE, STONEY JUST BUNGALOW MAJESTIC

TURNKEY BUNGALOW … lovely curb appeal. 1220 sq. ft., 5 bdrm., 3 baths, vinyl windows on MF. Paver sidewalk/patio, cozy sun room and beautifully updated front façade. Yard is fully fenced w/shed, 24’x24’ garage. Quick possession. Asking $339,500 A1206809

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NICELY UPGRADED BUNGALOW … close to the hospital, rec areas, U of A campus. 2+2 bdrm. w/updated flrg. throughout, high efficiency furnace, 2 updated baths (4-pce., 3-pce.), fully fin. bsmt., newer metal roof. 20’x24’ garage on large lot. Immediate possession! Asking $246,900 A1208757

RARE 30 ACRE SITE … between Camrose and Edmonton! Beautiful 2032 sq. ft., 3-bdrm. bungalow. Great outbuildings: 28’x38’ htd. shop, two 26’x24’ garages, 2 metal arch rib bldg., open face shelter for horses. All bldg. have power. 2 acre dugout, fenced and cross fenced. This is quite the place! Asking $650,000 A1217362

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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

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

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