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Celebrating70Years • 195 ~2022

Vol. LXX, No. 31 40 Pages June 28, 2022

Celeb rating Canada

Tug-of-war and pictures with Camrose mascots will be a couple of highlight opportunities for people excited for July 1st celebrating in Camrose. Photo by Ron Pilg er

Brick Warehouse

Canada Safeway

Canadian Tire Hauser Home Hardware M & M Food Market Peavey Mart

Shoppers Drug Mart UFA

Walmart Wild Rose Co-op

To Camrose Homes Tuesday To Rural Homes

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Inside * * * * * * * * *partial coverage This Week's Flyers

Who Can I Count On? ....... ........ . 6 City of Camrose ........ ..... .14 and 15 Out and About.. ........ ..... .16 and 17 On the Road..... ........ ...... 19 to 23 Seniors' Scene.. ........ ........ .... .27 Obituaries .. ........ ........ . 30 and 31 Classifieds.. ........ ........ .. .35 to 39 Central Agencies Realty Inc.

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News Features Jr. Lifeguard Club brings home medals . 2 Reflections by Bonnie Hutchinson ..... 4 Just Sayin' ..... ........ ........ ....... 4 CAFCL celebrates 60 years.. ........ .. 8 Ukraine visitors settle in Camrose..... 10 Creating a healthy mental health environment at school........ ........30 Homespun by Laurel Nadon..... ..... 34 Camrose Canada Day festivities are back in full force! A Swa ns & Roses L i o ns C lu b p an c a ke b r e ak fa s t s ta rt i n g a t 8 a . m . w i l l k ic k s ta rt t he d ay a t C a m ro s e C o m m u n ity C en tre. At 11 a . m ., o pe n i ng c erem o n i e s w i l l t ake p l a c e a t t h e C an a d a D a y s ta g e n e a r t h e M u s e u m . A v a r i e ty of cul t u r a l d a n ce rou t i n e s w i l l c om m e n c e a t n o o n. T he H u l a H o o p C ircu s w i l l h o s t s ever a l s h o w s t hrou g h o u t t h e a fter no on . A nd t he d ay wou l d n’ t b e c o mp l ete w i t ho ut o ld -f a s h i o n ed g a m es a nd c r a ft s for f a m i ly o r s o l o par ti c i p at i o n a l l d a y lo n g , fol l o w e d by eve n i ng e nter ta i n m e nt . C atch t h e se a s t he n i g ht s ky t akes ove r f ro m b e a u t i f ul b r i g h t s u m m e r s u n s h i n e a t R ud y Swa n s on Par k .

8 Pages The paper created EXCLUSIVELY for farm families and rural residents of east central Alberta

Always better – always better read June 14, 2022

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Above: Five-year-old Remington Hutton took off his shoes, rolled up his cuffs and cast a fishing line into Pleasure Island trout pond and let time just stand still. There is nothing like a lazy day on a dock just casting a line and waiting for a nibble. Camrose and District Fish and Game Association Pleasure Island is the perfect place to kick back. Maintained by volunteers, this beautiful little gem of a place offers so much – fishing at a well-stocked pond, walking trails, making use of picnic areas, and enjoying the natural amphitheatre and observations sites, all in a serene natural setting. For more information on Pleasure Island, see inside story on page 2.

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Farm equipment and supplies, auctions and more! Camrose Interclub 4-H Beef Show awards...........4 Know the Alberta Sportfishing regulations before casting a line.....................................6 UFA to assist rural areas ..................................8

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As a Camrose Booster Sales Consultant…

You will be trained and positioned to professionally represent all services provided by The Camrose Booster: ❙ Flyer Printing and Delivery ❙ Website Design ❙ Camrose Now! App ❙ Commercial Printing ❙ Promotional (Logo) Products YOUR PRIMARY FOCUS:

Our popular print publications: The Camrose Booster, The Country Booster and The Super Booster

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Job Description:

• create eye-catching ads for our publications • design brochures, business stationery and a variety of promotional pieces • develop and maintain websites and

Camrose Now! app • assist in other tasks as required (filing, etc.) • in-house position

Qualifications

- minimum Grade 12 - creative design skills, artistic eye - competency in typing - proficiency in the use of the English language, including: spelling, grammar and punctuation - generally knowledgeable on computers, preferably Mac - experience with Adobe Creative Suite programs - knowledge of programming languages (HTML, Javascript, CSS) preferred - helpful to have familiarity with printing standards

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- strong work ethic - team mindset - good time-management skills - reliable and punctual - positive attitude - able to multi-task, ability to work in a deadlinedriven environment - technologically savvy - eye for detail

This is a permanent position which includes extended health benefits.

Please apply with resumé to: Sharon Schwartz Camrose Booster Ltd. 4925-48 St., Camrose, AB T4V 1L7 email: ads@camrosebooster.com

Flagsta County is recruiting for the permanent full-time position of ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – LEGISLATIVE

Summary of Position: The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the Executive Assistant and the Health and Safety department, with some key responsibilities as follows: • Assist in, and in the absence of the Executive Assistant, responsible for Council and Committee meeting agenda preparation in accordance with the Procedural Bylaw, including preparation of information, creation of the electronic meeting package, recording and preparation of the minutes, and follow-up on issues and delegated tasks as required. • Responsible for the agenda preparation for the Health and Safety Leadership Committee, Shop

Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee, and Emergency Management which includes preparation of the background information, creation of electronic meeting packages, recording and preparation of minutes, and follow-up on the issues and tasks as required. • Assist in maintaining and updating the Health and Safety Manual, hazard assessments, training and task lists, SDS (Safety Data Sheets) Binders database, annual incident summaries, new employee orientation packages, Commercial Vehicle Safety program manual, Occupational

Injury Service and Workers’ Compensation Board duties. • Assist in maintaining and updating the Municipal Emergency Plan, assist in planning exercises, and develop and maintain an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) inventory checklist. Maintain the “Main Event Log” when the EOC is operational. • Assist in the preparation and maintenance of bylaws, agreements, policies and procedures. • Prepare correspondence, documents and reports as requested to the Legislative and Health and

Safety departments. • Provide assistance to the Accounting Clerk/Receptionist with main reception duties, cash receipts, accounts receivable and accounts payable. • Receive and respond to public inquiries in a professional manner and provide assistance where necessary. • Assist in gathering information and preparation of summaries or special projects as required. • Provide assistance with the Laserfi che program, including Laserfi che Forms, and provide support and troubleshooting as required. • Provide assistance to the FOIP Coordinator when required for requests made under the Freedom of Information and Protections of Privacy Act (FOIP), in accordance with relevant legislation. • Maintain administration department filing, including Laserfi che, to ensure an orderly and efficient filing system, including archiving and records clean up/destruction. • Coordinate and register Council and staff for conferences, workshops and seminars including making necessary arrangements for travel and accommodation as required. • Schedule and organize monthly staff meetings and minutes and complete any follow-up required. • Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of County policies, procedures and bylaws, the Municipal Government Act, Safety Codes Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other relevant legislation. • Responsible for ensuring compliance with Flagstaff County Policies, the Health and Safety

Program and the Human Resources guidelines and procedures. Qualifi cations: • One (1) year post-secondary education in business/offi ce administration or equivalent experience. • Knowledge of local government procedures and experience in a municipal environment will be an asset. • Profi ciency in Microsoft Offi ce applications. • Ability to develop clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials, with excellent communication, organizational and accuracy skills. • Ability to establish and maintain eff ective working relationships in the course of work, including the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment as well as independently. • Ability to perform a variety of tasks and prioritize the use of time to meet deadlines. Position Type: Full-time Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7 hours/day Salary Range: $51,056.49 to $62,793.02 Closing Date: Until a suitable candidate is selected Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumé along with a cover letter by mail or email to: Flagstaff County 12435 TWP RD 442, PO Box 358, Sedgewick, AB TOB 4CO Contact: Cheryl Bergman, Executive Assistant Email: cbergman@flagstaff.ab.ca Phone: 78O-384-41O0 Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Flagstaff County; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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The Bikes are Out!

Electricity rebates to start

By Murray Green

Starting in July, almost two million Albertans will receive rebates on their electricity bills to help them manage high electricity costs.

More than 1.9 million homes, farms and small businesses will receive monthly credits of $50 on their July, August and September electricity bills, for a total of $150 in rebates.

The Alberta government’s $300-million rebate program will help alleviate some of the high utility costs that many families and businesses have faced during recent months.

“We are providing targeted support to help hardworking Albertans deal with the rising cost of living. These rebates, combined with the fuel tax exemption and upcoming natural gas rebate, will help the large majority of Alberta households pay their bills while we make the longterm changes needed to make energy more affordable in the years ahead,” said Dale Nally, associate minister of Natural Gas and Electricity.

Alberta’s government has worked closely with electricity distributors and retailers to develop and implement the electricity rebate.

Albertans currently connected to the system that have consumed electricity within the past calendar year, up to a maximum of 250 megawatt hours per year, are automatically eligible for the rebates. Support will reach more than 1.9 million Albertans, which means that most farms, residences and small businesses will receive the rebates.

Eligible Albertans can expect to see an automatic $50 rebate on their bills. It is being applied directly to eligible utility bills, meaning no application or other action is needed to start receiving the rebate in July.

Unlike the previous government’s electricity rate cap, the $50 rebates will apply to the entire bill, not just the energy portion. In addition, the $50 rebates will be on all eligible bills–protecting consumers on the variable regulated rate option as well as those on competitive contracts.

Consumers wishing to protect themselves from price volatility may enter into a competitive fixed-rate contract and still be eligible for the $50 rebates. Albertans can visit the Utility Consumer Advocate to see what products are available in their area.

The rebate will be listed on each bill as a line item titled GOA Utility Commodity Rebate and $50 rebates will follow in August and September, for a total of $150. Exact timing will vary depending on the billing cycle of one’s utility provider.

Consumers who believe they meet the eligibility criteria, but have not received the rebates by the end of July should contact the Utility Consumer Advocate.

Alberta’s government is implementing two programs to ensure utilities remain affordable while providing stability for millions of Albertans through the next nine months.

Along with the electricity rebate, a natural gas rebate will provide cost certainty and protect eligible Alberta customers from Europeanstyle price spikes starting in October. More details on the natural gas rebate will be announced.

With the electricity rebate reaching bills in July, August and September, and the natural gas rebate starting in October, Alberta’s government will be providing support on utility bills for millions of Albertans until March 31, 2023 if prices remain high.

All utility customers currently connected to the electricity system that have consumed electricity within the past calendar year, up to a maximum of 250 megawatt hours per year, are automatically eligible for the rebates.

Consumers who believe they meet the eligibility criteria, but have not received the rebates by the end of July should contact the Utility Consumer Advocate at 310-4822 or UCAhelps@gov.ab.ca for assistance.

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week

Spacious family home

Matt Banack

By Lori Larsen

Located in a quiet, safe crescent, this two-storey, four-bedroom home is perfect for raising a family.

The home itself has undergone some updates adding style and trend including a subtle paint pallet with bright white trim.

The front living room features a beautiful bayed window where you can arrange a couple chairs for curling up and taking in the sunlight.

The flow of the home continues into the good-sized dining area where plenty more natural light beams in from large windows. You will love hosting dinner parties here.

The kitchen has also been updated with crisp white cabinets, beautiful countertops, a white subway tile backsplash and stainless appliances. A peninsula serves as a place for children or guests to pull up a stool and visit with the cook.

A spacious family room with a sleek tile surround gas fireplace is perfect for family movie night. Patio doors lead off onto a patio area into the fully fenced and lovely landscaped backyard.

A two-piece bathroom on the main level offers convenience for everyone.

The upper level includes the primary bedroom with a private three-piece en suite, two more bedrooms and a large four-piece main bathroom with a vanity area perfect sitting and getting ready. Once again, the bathrooms have been nicely updated

The lower level has a good-sized great room that could easily house a pool table or table for fun family competitions. A fourth bedroom on this level would provide an older child with much needed privacy.

This spacious family home with plenty of updates is located at 6509-37 Avenue and is a lot of value for $339,900. For a private viewing, contact Matt Banack at:

Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or 780-608-9733 Cell

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