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Our Lady Mount Pleasant School students and staff are on the verge of enjoying a new,

Daydreaming and brainstorming on the topic of a new playground kicked into high gear several years back when Grades 5 and 6 became part of the local school Kristy Smith (former school administrator) rounded up an energetic group of volunteers who were collectively deeply committed to raise at least $200,000 for the cause Individuals and companies came through with donations large and small Raffles, online auctions and bottle drives, mostly during the pandemic, under the direction of a driven team of parent volunteers, put the fundraising effort in high gear The dream became reality when leading local contractor Nu Edge Construction Ltd jumped on board with an impressively sized contribution, allowing the build to take place this month

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Dr. Adaeze Ndubuisi

Dr. Adaeze completed her medical education and postgraduate training in Nigeria. She is enthusiastic about o ce practice with care for all age groups. Her practice interests include acute care and emergenc y, preventive medicine, chronic disease management and women centred care with special interest in extende d Obstetrics.

She is married with four kids and has just moved with her family to the beautiful city of Camrose.

n my short stay here, my kids love Camrose ady and would love to be here for the longest time. In my spare time, I love to share quality time with my family. We play games together, engage in some sporting activities and travel together too. I am eager to begin my practice here in Camros e and I look for ward to enjoying a long-lasting patientdoctor relationship with the people of the community. I am currently accepting patients and cannot wait to meet you

To have your name added to a list to see Dr Ndubuisi, please call 780-672-2423 and choose option 6.

County and City declared The Bethany Group week

By Murray Green

At a regular meeting of Camrose County council, they declared October 16 to 22 as The Bethany Group Week.

“As you may be aware, The Bethany Group is cel ebrating 100 years of ser vice in 2022. The Bethany Old People’s Home in Bawlf was dedicated on October 22, 1922 and the organi zation has grown to serve over 2,600 people annu ally in over 30 communities in Central Alberta,” said Carla Beck, CEO of The Bethany Group in a letter to council.

“This occasion has been marked with many ac tivities including an open

house last June, a timecapsule dedication in Au gust and a formal event on October 22.”

To honour the impact that The Bethany Group has made on the region, they requested that the Camrose County proclaim October 16 to 22 as The Bethany Group Week. This request was also made of the City of Camrose.

The Bethany Group committed to their mission to provide person-centered service that builds a caring community, connects peo ple and makes a positive difference in each person’s life through the provision of health, housing and sup portive living service that

has improved the quality of life in the community.

The Bethany Group provides services in the ar eas of community housing, affordable housing, rental subsidies, seniors indepen dent living, Adult Day sup port, seniors lodges, sup portive living, long term care and specialized pro graming.

It has been integral to the regional economy through employment, ser vices procurement and cap ital development.

City of Camrose Coun cil also declared October 16 top 22 as The Bethany Group Week during the September 6 Regular Council meeting.

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Camrose County Reeve Cindy Trautman, left along with City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko, (seated) signed a proclamation declaring October 16 until 22 as The Bethany Group Week witnessed by The Bethany Group board chair Jack Ramsden, left and The Bethany Group executive director Carla Beck, right.

City Council approves use of Community Bus

By Lori Larsen

During the September 26, City of Camrose regu lar council meeting, coun cil approved the use of the Camrose Community Bus, two Wednesdays a month until the end of the year, to assist in the transportation of residents to the Camrose Community Free Spaghetti Supper held at the Moose Lodge (5001-52 Avenue).

The use of the Com munity Bus will allow resi dents with limited trans portation to access the free Spaghetti dinner.

The cost of the use of the bus will come from any unused group booking allo cation, with any additional costs absorbed within the public transit operational budget.

The request for the use of the Community Bus ev ery week, came from Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge Camrose members and or ganizers of the free com munity spaghetti dinner, Bonnie Cooke and Holly McIndoe, during an August 15 Committee of Whole meeting.

After discussion, mem

bers of the Rose City Han di-Van Society determined that the use of the Com munity Bus every week would amount to additional expenses. The cost to oper ate this service per night is $205.50. With that in mind the Society suggested that the service, for this purpose, be provided twice a month as opposed to a weekly service.

Under the current Community Bus contract with the Rose City HandiVan, the City has enough hours to accommodate this request with no additional cost to the City. However, this would mean that there is no group booking time left for any other group for the rest of the year.

Administration rec ommended that the group booking time be used for the Spaghetti Supper when there has not been any oth er group request this time; and when there are group bookings, the cost for the Spaghetti Supper use of the bus service be taken out of the public transit opera tional budget.

It’s all in your mind

I’m writing this a few hours before the results of the UCP leadership campaign are known. But as I’ve listened and watched and tried to be clear-headed, I’m reminded of something David McRaney wrote.

McRaney has written two best-sellers, You Are Not So Smart (2011) and You Are Now Less Dumb (2013). In June 2022, he released How Minds Change. McRaney writes about “why selfdelusion is as much a part of the human condition as fingers and toes.”

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Self-delusion as part of the human condition is not a new idea. Back in the 1960s I encountered the concept of “cognitive disso nance.” I still haven’t recovered.

The basic idea is this: if we see information that is different from what we believe, that difference causes mental (cognitive) dis comfort (dissonance).

We are hard-wired to want to reduce discomfort. To reduce dis comfort, we are not likely to change our beliefs to match the facts. Instead, we reject the facts.

What’s new since the 1960s is that we have more proof that cognitive dissonance is real. MRI brain scans show that parts of the brain responsible for rational thought get less blood when they see statements that oppose your political stance. As McRaney said, “Your brain literally begins to shut down when you feel your ideol ogy is threatened.”

We saw evidence of that during the height of COVID responses. We also saw evidence of that during the UCP leadership race. Our brains would rather change the “facts” than change our opinions.

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When I first heard about cognitive dissonance, it scared me. It was frighteningly easy to see examples in government, in business, in my community. It took me longer to recognize areas of my life in which I clung to false beliefs rather than face reality. Too much cognitive dissonance!

It scared me because it meant that much of what happens in our personal lives and in the world is based on false information. All of us are more likely to cling to false information than to change our beliefs.

McRaney calls it The Backfire Effect. He says, “Studies show that when a person sees corrections to stories that spread misin formation, if the person already believes the original story, the cor rection deepens that person’s beliefs instead of correcting them.”

In other words, you can never win an argument intended to change someone’s mind!

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Some other observations about how our brains work.

A noisy minority can convince us that the majority opinion is actually the minority. (Lots of evidence of that!)

You know that when you see a stranger wearing a uniform (say, a police uniform), you’ll change your behaviour. You’ve probably also noticed that what you wear affects your behaviour. Research shows that wearing clothes with symbolic meaning affects your behavior. For example, people wearing a white coat who believed it was the kind a doctor wears did better in mental ability tests compared to people who wore the same coat, but were told it was a painter’s smock. Be careful what you wear when!

Research suggests that willpower is depletable. The more you exert self-control, the less self-control you have until you either rest or give in. People who must sit in front of chocolate chip cookies without eating them will later give up sooner on puzzles compared to people who are allowed to eat as many cookies as they want.

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This paragraph stopped me: “We now know there is no way you can ever know an ‘objective’ reality, because you never experience anything other than the output of your mind. Everything that’s ever happened to you has happened inside your skull.”

I read that and thought, “Good grief! That means my entire life is a figment of my imagination.”

But then I thought…if everything I believe is a figment of my imagination, I might as well imagine things that make me happy.

We’ll see how that works out.

I’d love to hear from you. If you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics, send an email to Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com. I’ll happily reply within one business day.

Feature artists – sister act

By Lori Larsen

Enjoy the works of the featured artists Fran Schlosser and Suzi Beairsto- Osness during an exhibition held at the Jeanne and Peter Per forming Arts Centre from October 14 to November 17.

The two real-life sis ters, known as the Beairsto girls, grew up in rural Al berta, the Sedgewick area, specifically Merna.

Fran, the eldest, but in her own words, not the bossiest, is a Calgary art ist, illustrator, and instruc tor. Although creative her whole life, it was in the fall of 1998 that she had an in credible urge to paint seri ously and enrolled in Uni versity of Saskatchewan painting classes. She has not stopped painting and learning since.

ment, the fantasy and, oc casionally, a place that I have been or would love to be.”

Drawn to subjects and processes that she likes to explore for a while, Fran admits that her mind is noisy as she finds herself moving on to something dif ferent and then circles back again. “Threaded into all of this is a deep appreciation for colour, drama and skill building.”

Younger sister Suzi is an emerging impressionis tic, abstract artist also re siding in Calgary. In fact, the sisters literally live sev en minutes apart.

Growing up in rural Alberta with parents and grandparents who encour aged her to explore her world, reinforced her deep passion for creating.

She is skilled in many di verse art mediums; from mosaic sculptures, handcrafted jewelry to graphic de sign, and is trained in the cu linary arts

covered through countless travels within Canada and abroad.

As sisters, the connec tion through art began ear ly in life, happily growing up exploring their world. “We built forts in the trees, made mud pies, played store and dress-up with Grandma’s fancy frocks,” recalled Fran. “We often were quite resourceful in our play–creating sandals from old asphalt shingles, even crushing rocks to make pigment to make paint. We did everything together.”

The two eventually moved to Camrose, and bought houses at the same time, sold them at the same time, then moved apart for awhile.

But the sisters were destined to be closer (in distance) and moved to Cal gary, where they now reside and share their passion for art and life.

They admit that they are so incredibly connected that no one will play Pic tionary with them if they are partners. “One line is drawn and we immediately know what it is and win, every time.”

Fran attends a weekly open masterclass in Cal gary and is taking ad vanced portrait, figurative and sculpture workshops whenever possible. She has participated in many gallery art shows, and her art resides in homes across Canada, the USA and as far as Australia.

“Figurative work has always been a favourite of mine with a focus on the portrait,” explained Fran. “It is utterly fascinating to me how an image on paper or canvas can capture the essence of an individual. To create a story, to see a per sona–a character–emerge from a blank, white state, to witness the point during the process that the paint on the canvas becomes ‘alive’, when the paint ceas es to be paint, and a being emerges, for me, is just magical.”

In speaking of her par ticular style, Fran said she steers towards intuitive, sensitive, colourful and re alism. “As much as I love painting the human being, I also take great pleasure in painting the things in my life that spark joy–the florals, the animals, the dresses, the accessories, the music, the entertain

and is pres ently working as an interior designer. Re cently, Suzi has discovered a deep love for oils as her medium and expresses this passion with fervor.

“Falling in love with oils came about last year after taking art classes from Mi chael Downs,” noted Suzi. “The luscious feel of it, spreading like butter across the canvas (much like ic ing a cake), layering glossy, saturated colour on colour. I get lost in the process of cre ating my work and always savour the result.”

Suzi said her style is in novative and expressive and wants her paintings to elicit a strong emotional response and inspire the audience to reach deeper into the beauty of the human mind.

“With the palette knife as my tool of choice, I can cre ate a vibrancy and texture to which I am so drawn.”

She derives her inspi ration from Kandinsky, Boccioni, and Andre Kohn, while expressing the di verse views of the physical world which she has dis

They both love cooking, gardening, renovating and repurposing items.

“But our art making is our divergence,” said Fran. “We both admire each oth er’s innate ability, but our style, our manner of record ing our world, our means of expressing ourselves really does differ.”

Join Fran and Suzi at a “meet and greet” held on October 14 from 1 until 4 p.m., the opening day of their show, “Divergence… the art of two sisters”, at the Lougheed Centre.

If you are an artist interested in featuring your work, or would like more information on upcoming art exhibits, visit the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre Facebook page or contact art curator Jane Cherry on her Facebook page.

Fran Schlosser hard at work creating.

Suzi Beairsto- Osness converting thought to art.

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• Camrose pentathlete, Ryan Graham, set an Alberta record of 2,615 points for Midget Under Fourteen at a qualifying meet for the Alberta Summer Games in Red Deer. At the meet, Graham jumped 1.69 M in the high jump, 548 cm in the long jump, ran the 100 M in 12.16 seconds and threw the shot put 9.98 M. Graham followed with another strong perfor mance at the Alberta Summer Games in Lloydminster, racking up 2,613 points to ear n a gold medal.

• CRE President Gwen Graftaas announced that Wynn McLean has been selected as the New General Manager. Previously, as CRE’s adult education coordinator, Wynn helped build the CRE’s training program from the ground up. He expected to assume his new position in November

• Members of Air Cadet Squadrons in Camrose, Wetaskiwin, Leduc and Ponoka experienced The Thrill of Flight aboard a Bell CH146 Griffon Helicopter from the Wetaskiwin airport. The helicopter belonged to 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, which is based in Edmonton. Fortyfive cadets were among the two hundred cadets airlifted during the day Ted Gillespie, Chair man of the Camrose Rotary Air Cadet Squadron sponsoring committee reported that they landed in fields, performed steep tur ns and high speed passes during twenty minute flights with six to eight cadets aboard.

• Radio CFCW featured Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau in a specially programmed forum. Also on the program was the Honourable Bud Olson, Minister of Agriculture, and several far mers from CFCW’s broadcast area. The moderator was Dennis Sherbaniuk, CFCW Far m Director

• A.L. (Gus) Mirault was the President-Elect of the Camrose Chamber of Commerce. He is Manager of the Northwester n Utilities Camrose office. He has been very active in Chamber work since he was transferred to Camrose several years ago. Other executive members were Cliff Guittard, Alberta Wheat Pool, 1st Vice-President; Ken Mingo, Byers Country and Wester n Store, 2nd Vice-President; and Ken Drever, Gulf Oil Bulk Dealer, 3rd VicePresident. All three men were very active in Chamber work and have chaired various committees.

The Camrose Lutheran College Vikings hosted several members of the Alberta Oilers of the World Hockey Association at an infor mal coffee party in the College Cafeteria. The Welcoming Committee included LeRoy Johnson, Vikings Manager; Bill Andreassen, Vikings Defence; and Verlyn Olson, Vikings Goal Tender. Representing the Oilers were Bill Hunter, General Manager; Glenn Hall, Assistant Coach; and players Val Fonteyne, Ross Perkins, Al Hamilton and Bob Folkenberg

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Crossfire capture gold medals

By Murray Green

The U13B Camrose Crossfire softball team ended an amazing season with provincial gold medals around the player’s necks.

Camrose played 47 games in total with a re cord of 27-19-1. The team played some games in the A and B divisions to prepare for provincials.

The Crossfire attended B provincials in Crossfield, on July 22 to 24. In the first game on Friday, the girls defeated the Beau mont Blitz 21-8. They lost the second game to Calgary Snipers in a very offensive game 20-17.

Saturday morning, the girls faced the Airdrie An gels winning 20-10. The final round robin game against the Lloydminster Liners did not start out the way Camrose had hoped. “Down 11-3 in the fourth inning and facing elimi nation, the team slowly chipped away at the lead coming all the way back to tie the game in the bot tom of the seventh inning. Camrose then pulled ahead to win 16-15 in an extra in ning advancing to the play offs in second place,” said manager Melissa Riopel.

The playoff round on Sunday began against the third place West Hill Soft ball Wild team from Cal gary. “The team played well to defeat them 16-9, ad vancing to the gold medal game.”

In the gold medal game, the Crossfire would face Calgary Snipers for the second time. “It was a close game to start and tied 2-2 through three innings. The Camrose bats went to work in the top of the fourth scor ing five runs to lead 7-3 af ter four innings. They went on to win the gold medal for the second year in a row with a 16-10 score,” shared Melissa.

“The girls had an in credible season together and we look forward to see ing all the players on the field next year.”

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Midnight Madness Friday, November

n P ade December 16, or 2022! We are organizing a Winter Parade d like to enter a ease visit our website amrose.com for the registration form.

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Back row from left, Melissa Riopel manager, Taylor Blackman, Rayah Bergen, Cal Zimmer assis tant coach, Ashlyn Mitch ell, Guy Basque assistant coach, Brynne Pearson, Rachel Herder, Addison Galenza, Emma Smelquist, Abigail Zimmer, Mackenzie Bird, Jordan Riopel head coach, Chris Bird assis tant coach. Front row from left, Aaliyah Riopel, Emily Basque, Carleigh Young, Audrey Basque, bat girl.

Dolter goes on a fall music tour

By Murray Green Local singer-songwriter Travis Dolter is set to re lease his next single and hit the road for a fall/winter tour.

His latest song, an ABBA tribute, “Does Your Mother Know” coincides with his 2022-23 concert tour.

“What an amazing opening act for Gord Bam ford in Vegreville during the 2022 annual fair. Travis is a thrilling and audience engaging country music en tertainer who, along with his band, continues to im press me every year since I first met him over five years ago,” said Don Harfied, Veg reville Agricultural Society director.

“In a year of pandemic blues, Travis proved to be one of the bright spots, eas ily one of our best shows of the year,” added Arlo Grundberg, Bailey Theatre manager.

Country musician Tra vis released his version of the classic ABBA song that has been covered in various genres, and has become one of the fan favourites at his live shows.

“I have been a huge ABBA fan since my grand ma first showed me the movie Mama Mia. When I saw a Ukrainian band per forming “Does Your Mother Know” at a Zabava back in 2019, I decided to add this song to my set list. It quick ly became a fan favourite at my shows that everyone loved. I am so excited to be releasing this ABBA cover, with my own twist on it,” said Travis.

“Growing up I’ve always listened to a broad range of genres. Good music is good music. Bringing old classics back to life is an important part of my shows. ABBA’s “Does Your Mother Know” is one of those songs that needs to be heard and really gets you moving,” he added.

Travis’ original work is inspired by real life experi ences, which he turns into songs and then shares the stories behind his songs at his live performances. Tra vis takes on life with a posi tive and lively attitude and reflects that spirit in his songs. His energy, talent and enthusiasm are show

cased at his performances as well as his ability to con nect with the audience.

In July, Travis released his debut double EP en titled Travis Dolter…Every Song and Travis Dolter… A Story. These EPs are cur rently only available at live shows.

Travis has been com pared to a mix of Kenny Chesney and Buddy Holly with a hint of Barena ked Ladies and is sure to keep you entertained as he shares hits from the 1950s to current day.

His tour dates include nine stops including Octo ber 8 in Andrew, November 25 at Cook County Saloon in Edmonton, December 9 at the Community Hall in Strome, January 21, 2023 at the Norsemen Inn, Cam rose.

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Travis Dolter is taking his music on the road this fall and winter.

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Crush opens season

By Murray Green

The North Central Hockey League Vanburg Cup Champions Camrose Crush opened defence of their title by defeating the Devon Barons 7-3 on Octo ber 1.

Newcomer Martin Son nenberg led the Crush with three goals and an assist.

Camrose led 3-2 after the opening period with two goals from Sonnenberg and a single marker from RJ Reed.

In the middle frame, each team netted a power play goal with Dillan Mc Combie replying for Cam rose.

It was all Camrose in the third period with Jarod Hovde, Danton Davis and Sonnenberg garnering the tallies for the Crush.

In net, goalie Connor Dobberthien, the second star of the game, stopped 38 of 41 shots fired in his direc tion.

The next home game for the Crush is on October 29 when they face Fort Sas katchewan at 8 p.m. in the Max McLean Arena.

Other home dates are on November 12 against Westlock, November 26 when they take on Morin ville, December 10 they host Lacombe and January 28 Bonnyville is in Camrose. Crush notes

Sonnenberg is third in the league scoring race with four points. Dobberthien is third in goaltending stats with a 3.00 average and second with a .927 save per centage.

Bamford buys into Crush hockey

By Murray Green

Local country music art ist Gord Bamford is now a part-owner of the Camrose Crush senior men’s hockey team.

Owner Colin Grindle welcomed Bamford into the ownership fold to build the community team.

Last year, as a first year team, the Crush won the North Central Senior Men’s Hockey League title and ad vanced to provincials.

“I’m excited to be part of the Crush. Owning a team is something I have always dreamed of, to be part of a team. I love sports and I am excited about the opportu nity in Camrose and being more involved in the commu

nity,” explained Gord. “Camrose is close to home for us and the level of hockey is great. They have an excep tional fan base with blue collar workers and families that come out to watch games. I felt it was something good to be a part of and a way of giving back to the com munity. I’ve played some mi nor hockey against Camrose and they have always had good teams. My son played bantam and midget hockey in Camrose, so we have a strong connection to the city,” added Gord, who lives in Camrose County.

“I’m looking forward to generating some fundraising

opportunities for the team. We have new ideas for enter taining fans, not just hockey. They won last year and it is important to have a wining team and being part of the community,” he continued.

“It is entertainment and at the end of the day, I’m in the entertainment business. I have a lot to offer and if we have a good team on the

ice, the fans will be en tertained. I’m looking forward to working with Colin.”

Colin Grindle is the owner and president of the Crush. “I welcome Gord as a partner with the Crush. I look forward to ramping up for an exciting season for the players and fans. With Gord on board with fresh ideas, we want to have a real experience at the games,” shared Colin.

One idea is to have a battle of the bands competi tion throughout the season.

“We want to give back to the community more this sea son,” said Colin.

“We have a few new

faces this year. Danton Da vis, the Sonnenberg broth ers (Martin and Eric), Jarod Hovde and Dylan Cloutier. We have the same coaching staff, except Rhett Dudley retired as a player and is now an assistant coach. We have a lot of returning play ers. Connor Dobberthien is back as our starting goalie, one of the best in the league. It will be a battle with three other goalies for the back-up position,” informed Colin.

“I think we have an even better team this year and I’m looking forward to defending our league title. Both Land on Oslanski and Dalton Reum will be playing more this season, so our defence is looking good as well.”

Volleyball Showdown

By Murray Green The École Camrose Composite High School Trojans started with a busy fall season in sports.

Volleyball

The senior girls and boys competed in the OLMP Showdown. “Both teams had good results. The girls lost out in the semifinals, while the boys lost in the gold medal match,” said ÉCCHS athletic director Graeme Thain.

Both senior teams also travelled to St. Joe’s High School in Red Deer for league play on Octo ber 4. “Both the girls and boys beat St. Joe’s in what were important games for league standings.”

The next home game is on October 18 against Stet tler.

Cross-country

The Cross-country Team went to the Spar tan Tough Race on September 29. Camrose took home the top high school award tying another team from Edmonton. Top 10 finishers for Grade 9 girls included Emma Sear le fifth; Hayden Smith, sev

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Justus Sveinbjornson was fifth, Kylar Bolding 10th for Grade 9 boys.

Meagan Zimmel was sixth, and Ava Heie sev enth for high school girls.

For high school boys, Matt Searle was fifth; Ken

sea Aaron, sixth; Colby An derson 10th.

Congratulations to the cross-country run ning team as they are the 3A Zone Champions. Also, nine athletes qualified for provincials including Ava Heie, Dawson Fergu

son, Matt Searle, Allyson Thain, Mary Searle, Mea gan Zimmel, Kensea Aar on, Colby Anderson and Will Brager.

Special congratula tions to medal winners,

with Kensea Aaron taking third place in senior boys, Matt Searle taking second place in intermediate boys and the 2022 Zone Cham pion for senior boys was Will Brager.

THE CRUEL SEA

DOUBLE FEATURE

Wednesday, November 2 FREE ADMISSION

The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous military campaign in World War II, running from September, 1939 to the defeat of Nazi Ger many in May, 1945, and one in which Canada played a central role.

FIRST FEATURE: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Ted Barris, acclaimed Canadian Historian, retur ns to Camrose to tell the true story of the struggle between the Allied and Ger man forces for the control of the Atlantic Ocean. The Allies needed to keep the vital ow of men and supplies going between North America and Europe where they could be used in the ghting, while the Ger mans needed to cut these supply lines.

The Battle of the Atlantic brought the war to Canada’s doorstep, with Ger man U-Boats torpedoing ships within sight of Canada’s east coast and even in the St. Lawrence River. Canada’s Merchant Navy along with the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Air Force, played a key role in the Allied efforts.

INTERMISSION: 6:15 to 7:00 p.m.

TED BARRIS

A chance to meet and mingle with others of like interests. Hospitality service available. Mr. Barris has a supply of his book Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory, which he will be happy to autograph for you or some lucky person on your Christmas list. The Spotlight Bistro is offering a special boxed lunch for $15, including a bottle of water, to those who wish to grab a bite to eat before the movie. Go online to www.baileytheatre.com to book your free tickets for the evening and to preorder and pay for your boxed lunch.

SECOND FEATURE: 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

The Cruel Sea is a full length (126 minutes) British war lm starring Jack Hawkins as Lieutenant-Commander George Ericson, a British Merchant Navy Of cer in the Atlantic during the Second World War. The lm portrays the conditions in which the Battle of the Atlantic was fought, seen from the viewpoint of the naval of cers and seamen who served in convoy escorts. Guests are welcome to come and stay for the entire evening or just attend the Barris presentation or the movie. Either way, Free Admission has been made possible by Camrose Booster Ltd. However, for planning purposes, you must book your tickets in advance at www.baileytheatre.com or pick them up at the box of ce until the day of the event, as long as tickets last. Boxed Lunches at $15 must be ordered and paid for online by Monday, October 31.

Alberta is a lighthouse

By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency

Alberta is once again a lighthouse for all those seeking freedom, opportu nity and prosperity.

According to Statis tics Canada, Alberta saw a net gain of approximately 10,000 people in the sec ond quarter of 2022. This makes four consecutive quarters of positive net migra tion to our province. Whether it’s affordable homes, low taxes, good jobs, or world-class quality of life–families and businesses from across Canada are choosing to come to our province and participate in the new Alberta Advantage. The real numbers are very exciting. From January to June, we welcomed 15,208 people from other provinces. Over the past four quarters, we wel comed 23,132 people. But these latest second quarter numbers are the highest provincial migration numbers we’ve seen since the second quarter of 2014 and serve as a strong signal that Alberta is truly back on the right track.

Camrose is no exception. Our community contin ues to grow, and people recognize Camrose as a great place to settle down. It remains an affordable city with good amenities, which makes it attractive to families wanting to move to an area that can provide them with an excellent quality of life. Contrast this with the grim reality we witnessed under Rachel Notley and the NDP. Back then, Alberta experienced 13 consecutive quar ters of negative net migration, all while we lost hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars of invest ment. When the NDP was in government, people spoke with their feet and left. Today, people are coming back.

Jobs and investment are also pouring back into Alberta, as we lead the nation in economic growth. By cutting taxes and red tape, and by launching initiatives like Alberta Jobs Now and Alberta at Work, our United Conservative government is continuing to do all it can to make Alberta the best place in the world to live, work, play, start a business and raise a family.

As more jobs are created, however, more skilled workers are needed to fill them, which is why these positive net migration numbers are so welcome. Right now, Alberta is estimated to have more than 100,000 job openings. To help address these labour challenges, our government launched a new advertising campaign called Alberta is Calling to highlight all the benefits of liv ing and working in Alberta as opposed to egregiously expensive cities like Toronto and Vancouver. Clearly, the message is getting through.

More than just a destination for business, Alberta is once again a place where everyday people see hope and opportunity for the future. People are choosing Al berta again, and this is good news for all of us.

For generations, Canadians came to Alberta in search of better lives and better futures. Now, a new generation is following in their footsteps and heading west to participate in the promise of Alberta.

Our entire United Conservative government wel comes these new Albertans and wishes them nothing but success and happiness in our great province, now and for generations to come.

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

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Th e Commission meet s bi-monthly on th e third We dnesday of th e mont h at 10 :0 0 a.m. unless ot he rw ise determined Camros e Gree n Ac tion Commit te e – 1 Member (Current )

Th e Camros e Gree n Ac tion Commit tee is a commit tee to serve as a “t hink ta nk ” to generate pro posal s aime d at improv in g Camros e as a “g re en communit y”, to research “e nv ironment al best practices”, to ac t as an educationa l function by in fo rmin g ci ti zens of Camros e on pruden t enviro nmental practices an d to prov id e Counci l with reco mmendations for gree n action Camros e Yo ut h are eligible to appl y. Th e Commit tee meet s th e third Tu esday of ever y mont h at 12:0 0 noon or unless ot he rw ise determined Camros e Police Commission – 2 Member s (2023) Th e Camros e Po lice Commission oversees th e Camros e Po lice Se rv ic e to ensu re ef fe ctive, ef fi cien t an d accounta bl e policing is prov ided to ou r ci ti zens an d visi to rs to Camrose. Th ey work closel y with th e Chie f of Police in planning stra tegies to deal with th e ever-changing face of policing . A sa fe communit y to li ve is a priori ty for ou r Po lice Commission an d th ey ensu re that ou r police se rv ic e is properly equipped an d ha s adequate resources to maintain that priori ty Th e Camros e Po lice Commission meet s on th e third We dnesday of ever y mont h at 8: 00 a.m., excludin g either July or Augu st or unless ot he rw ise determined Camros e Public Librar y Board – 3 Member s (1 Current and 2 in 2023)

Th e Camros e Public Librar y Board oversees th e operatio n of th e librar y, an d is re sponsibl e for prov idin g an excellen t librar y se rv ic e to th e Ci ty of Camros e an d surroundin g area Th e Camros e Public Librar y Board meet s on th e third Tu esday of ever y mont h at 5:15 p.m. excludin g July an d Augu st or unless ot he rw ise determined

Communit y Transi t Ad viso ry Commit te e – 4 Member s (2 Current and 2 in 2023)

Th e Communit y Tr ansi t Ad vi so ry Commit tee is an adviso ry Board to Counci l that acts as a Steering Commit tee for transi t assessment s an d needs. Th e Communit y Tr ansi t Ad vi so ry Commit tee cont inue s to be invo lved with th e Ci ty ’s Ta xi Subsid y Program an d ot he r re la ted transi t activities Th e Commit tee will assist in monitoring th e pe rformanc e of th e Ci ty ’s communit y bu s. Th e Commit tee meet s th e third Thursd ay of ever y mont h at 2:30 p.m.

Land Use Bylaw update received second reading by City council

By Lori Larsen City of Camrose Coun cil gave second reading of an updated Land Use By law 3222-22 during the reg ular council meeting held on October 3.

The Bylaw came before council for second and third readings, however only re ceived second reading with council requesting adminis tration to conduct addition al engagement, specifically focusing on heritage and character.

Prior to the Bylaw com ing before council two Cam rose residents, John Olson and Ralph Brown spoke during the public hearing sharing their concerns with the updated LUB and what they perceived to be lack of public engagement and re sponse to the City adminis tered survey.

“We are disappointed in the results of the review and also a bit bewildered. The review of a significant document, as the lead con sultant stated, represents almost every type of devel opment that could occur in Camrose and was done during the summer months where many of the Camrose citizens that could be affect ed by the some of changes to the bylaw were not in Camrose and were focused on family and summer ac tivities. There is evidence this is true when one con siders the Open House held on June 16 was only attend ed by 20 people. There were only 26 responses to the survey. These are very in significant numbers when one considers the popula tion of Camrose, which is about 19,000.

“Clearly there is a need to reflect on the reasons for the poor response and the timing the public en gagement was announced.”

Olson (representative of the Augustana Neigh bourhood Association) mentioned concern over the addition of a new zone or district DCH (Direct Control Heritage) and that

while there were 15 specific sections of the LUB that were to be reviewed only five of those items were displayed during the Open House.

“The consultant ex plained that the other 10 items were not on display at the request of the City. When asked about one of the other 10 items, the consultant rushed off to get his binder in order to see if everything had been changed about subdivision standards and residential districts. He provided an incomplete response and said that a redline version of the LUB would be avail able for our review.”

Olson said a redline version was provided on August 16 by City of Cam rose Planning and Devel opment manager, Aaron Leckie.

Olson went over specif ic Sections of the LUB and indicated concern over the fact that the City used com parables and neighbouring municipalities when re viewing the LUB.

“Council certainly has significant decisions to make regarding the many changes proposed in the Land Use Bylaw review. This decision is being made with a minuscule amount of awareness or input from the residents of Camrose. We feel more time and en ergy is needed to engage with citizens to provide the opportunity to understand the changes to the LUB be fore approval.”

Brown mirrored many of Olson’s concerns.

Later, during the regu lar council meeting, Leckie provided council with an additional document to the report to Council on the request for decision on the updated LUB 3222-22, con taining a summary of some of the engagement activi ties undertaken through out the project (review).

Leckie explained. “We determined what needed to be reviewed to enhance

and improve the longevity of this document and main tain the LUB as a working document for the citizens and businesses of Camrose to reduce everything from appeals, make sure there is consistency in regulation and address other issues.

Four general themes, (hot topics as referred to by Leckie) consisted of: fre quency of repeated requests from the public and busi nesses to review certain aspects of the Bylaw at the next review cycle; following other municipal trends to make sure that the LUB is consistent with approaches to development in compara ble to neighbouring munici palities; adapting to new trends recognizing that CO VID-19 has changed or ac celerated the pace of many trends and making sure the LUB ensures development standards for compatibility in mature and heritage ar eas are adhered to.

“Those are the four themes that guided the overall Land Use Bylaw project.”

With regards to en gagement Leckie reported the following:

• three meetings with the Steering Committee to tally 6.5 hours

• virtual stakeholders in terviews including the Augustana Neighbour hood Association for a to tal of six hours.

• specific virtual meet ing with the Augustana Neighbourhood Associa tion representative, done over two consecutive lunch hours for a total of two hours to review all six of the areas of change in the regulations and how they would affect the Augustana Neighbour hood Association.

• review submitted pub lic letter and related ac tions, five hours.

• the development of a survey and related ac tions, four hours.

• website engagement total of 10 hours, with

updated numbers of a total of 353 visits to the OurCamrose.ca Land Use Bylaw Page includ ing 110 informed visitors which means they have either downloaded docu ments or have used spe cifics on the page and 28 engaged visitors, those who have either asked questions through the platform or contacted us through other means.

• 84 visits to the survey with only 25 completed surveys. Leckie indicated that one of the challenges with the OurCamrose.ca platform that may have impacted those numbers was that fact that in or der to complete the sur vey people had to regis ter and that some people may have not completed that step and therefore the survey wasn’t sub mitted.

• five residents posted comments responded to by the project team.

• Open House, held on June 16 was advertised in the The Camrose Booster, City Facebook and Twit ter pages, and had 20 at tendees, 12 of which used the map to identify their place of residence.

• brochures were devel oped and handed out to customers attending the second floor of City Hall for any planning and de velopment matters.

• as noted by City of Cam rose deputy manager Kim Isaak, there were no responses for the public hearing advertised.

Leckie explained that that while the numbers (for the survey) may seem low they are typical for a statutory plan for a com munity of this size. “It is very difficult to engage with people through either the traditional or modern means, which we included here over a five month pe riod, that maybe aren’t con cerned with those changes, or don’t want to be on pub lic record.

As you can see there are many different medi ums that we attempted to engage and specific to the Augustana Neighbourhood Association recognizing the importance of some of these changes to that neighbour hood. There were multiple attempts made in Septem ber and three or four at tempts where we provided updates and we did not get a response to any of those re quests. There is no require ment for someone to engage, but we wanted to ensure the Augustana Neighbour hood was informed with what the updates were and how they would affect that neighbourhood.

Leckie indicated that he also sent, along with that email, redline versions of the updated LUB and multiple reports outlining all changes.

“Council also saw re ports that outlined not just the six key changes, but a compilation in a table of all of the other changes of all Sections in the LUB, and then an itemized list of very administrative techni cal changes.

During the October 3 meeting council members further discussed and in quired about specific items included in the updated LUB, including Urban Hens (Section 9.33) and Detached Secondary Suites (Section 9.28) and consider ation over protecting heri tage and character.

Council requested addi tional time be given to fur ther consider the changes as well as the possibility of further public engagement before giving the LUB third reading, with a projected effective date of the revised LUB of December 31.

BIRTHS

To Leta and Richard Lyon, of Camrose, a daugh ter on September 27.

DEATHS

Ray Malick of Sher wood Park, formerly of Daysland, on September 30 at 91 years of age.

Jacob “Jack” Anthony Vincent Blatz of Medi cine Hat, formerly of Bow Island, on October 2 at 69 years of age.

Betty Ann Kandt of Camrose, on October 2, at 80 years of age.

Doris Fern Campbell of Rosalind, on October 3, at 91 years of age.

Alice Willisko of Cam rose, on October 4, at 99 years of age.

Lila Lyseng of Cam rose, on October 4, at 85 years of age.

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By Lori Larsen

One of the most thoughtful gifts you can offer a woman in your life, whether your significant other, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece or friend is the encouragement to have a lifesaving breast screening (mammogram).

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) the Canadian Cancer Society celebrates the progress that has been made against breast can cer, but reminds people that one in eight women in Canada are expected to be diagnosed with breast can cer in their lifetime.

That diagnosis is a life changer for women and for the family and friends who support them through their journey to wellness.

“Just hearing the words that you have breast can cer can be very shocking,” said breast cancer survivor Camrosian Sandy McCann. “Those were the words I heard in 2010.”

The majority of Sandy’s surgery was completed in Camrose as was most of her chemotherapy, howev er, she had to travel to the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton for her radiation therapy.

Not only did Sandy

Breast Cancer Awareness month

have to face the many chal lenges and stresses of deal ing with breast cancer, but she had to complete some of the process away from ev erything that is familiar,–away from the security and sanctuary of her home.

“I was very fortunate to find a little hidden gem in Edmonton,” explained San dy. “It is called Sorrentino’s Compassion House.”

Sorrentino’s Compas sion House is operated by the Compassion House Foundation, a nonprofit, charitable organization based in Edmonton sup porting women who are battling cancer by provid ing safe, comfortable and affordable accommoda tions, as well as delivering much needed programs and services post-treatment.

According to Sorren tino’s Compassion House Foundation marketing and communications coordina tor Brooke MacCallum, Sorrentino’s Compassion House first opened 20 years ago in 2002 with a mis sion to provide sanctuary to breast cancer patients. “Today, women with all types of cancer are able to stay at the House during treatment; however, ap proximately 56 per cent of the women who stay at the

House have a breast cancer diagnosis.”

The Compassion House Foundation has ensured that women battling can cer living in outlaying ar eas, such as Camrose and surrounding communities have a place they can feel at ease while having to be away from their homes for treatment.

To date, Compassion House Foundation has served 93 women from Camrose and surrounding areas who needed to leave their homes for cancer treatment in Edmonton.

“I stayed there for six weeks while undergoing my radiation treatment,” said Sandy. “It was a wonder ful experience. Sorrentino’s Compassion House was the light at the end of my can cer journey.”

If not for generous do nations to cancer research and the incredible leaps and bounds cancer treat ment has taken, stories such as Sandy’s may have much different results.

Anyone wishing to make a donation to the Sorrentino’s Compas sion House can do so at compassionhouse.org/ breast-cancer-awarenessmonth.

Pumpkin carving contest

By Lori Larsen Downtown Camrose is spooking up a little fun for children ages five to 12 with a fun and gooey pumpkin carving contest.

The carved pumpkins will be displayed outside businesses participating in handing out treats.

In order to qualify, all pumpkins must be carved. Embellishments can be add ed to your carved pumpkin, but if it is not carved it will be disqualified. Pumpkins are to be supplied by the con testants.

Contestants are asked to provide a non-flame, battery operated light source within each pumpkin. Festival staff will light pumpkins.

All entires should be carved prior to registration which will take place on Monday, October 31 between 1 and 4 p.m. at the Down town Camrose Office located at 4911-50 Avenue. There are no entry fees for this contest.

Chase the Ace

Chase the Ace’s Draw 31 lucky winner of $616 was Sheila Herle. Sheila drew the Four of Hearts so the progressive jackpot carries on, moving forward $15,784. The Featured Charity, Camrose Firefighters Association, also received $616 from the presenting sponsor, Camrose Rotary Club. The Hospice Society of Camrose and District will be the big winners as the jackpot keeps growing until the Ace of Spades or the 51 card is drawn whichever comes first.

Pictured left to right are Rotary Club of Camrose president Tina Myles, Camrose Fire Department Association president Riley Sexton, individual winner Sheila Herle with nine-year-old Avah Baker, CFD Association secretary Darren Forster and Rotary Club of Camrose member Lou Henderson.

Each pumpkin entered shall have an entry form and upon registration pumpkins will be given an entry num ber for judging.

Judges will award a rib bon to the funniest, scariest and most creative carved pumpkin. Judges will not be privileged to any entry infor mation including the names of the contestants.

All decisions by the judges are final and judges’

sheets are the property of Downtown Camrose and shall not be released.

By entering into the con test, contestants give Down town Camrose authorization to use photos of the pump kins and contestants, names of the contestants and as sistants (if applicable) for use on Downtown Camrose website, social media and through media outlets.

Pumpkins must be picked up by no later than 8 p.m. on Monday, October 31. Any pumpkins remaining in front of businesses will be discarded.

Did you know that it is believed the tradition of carving jack-o’-lanterns at Halloween originated in Ire land in the 19th century, when turnips or mangelwur zels were hollowed out to act as lanterns and often carved with grotesque faces.

For complete contest rules and entry forms, visit the Downtown Camrose website at downtowncamrose. com.

Submitted

Breast cancer survivor Sandy McCann is a local ambas sador for the Sorrentino’s Compassion House located in Edmonton, which supports women who are battling cancer.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Celebrate our local heroes during

OCTOBER 9 TO 15, 2022

During Fire Prevention Week, we take the opportunity to pay tribute to the dedicated team of local firefighters who help keep our community safe.

See the following pages to familiarize yourself with those who serve our City –our unsung heroes, brought to you by a host of community-minded corporate sponsors.

To all members of the Camrose Fire Department, we salute you for your countless hours of training and exercises and for the sacrifices you’ve made whenever a crisis arises. Thanks for all you do to contribute towards the ongoing safety and well-being of Camrose.

DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF Joe Mah

FIRE & LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR Jeff Knopf

FIRE CHIEF Peter Krich

FIRE INSPECTION

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At Vision, we see banking differently.

By Damien C. Kurek, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot

Almost a month ago now, MP Shannon Stubbs, shadow minister for Rural Economic Development and Rural Broadband, and myself, as the deputy shadow minister for Rural Economic Development and Rural Broadband, held a virtual town hall where we had the privilege of listening to the concerns of over 120 CAOs, mayors, councillors and other municipal officials from rural ar eas across the country.

The input we received from these rural represen tatives provided us with great insight into the issues plaguing rural Canada, and ways on how to address them. And a message that rural concerns are similar across our nation.

Rural Canada is home to bustling industry, cutting edge innovation, and enormous economic opportuni ties that could fuel our nation’s future. Unfortunately, the success of rural areas is inhibited by an innumer able amount of bureaucratic red-tape and the failure of government to listen to those who live and work outside urban areas. As an elected official who is ulti mately accountable to my constituents, these issues are extremely troubling.

It’s not like rural issues are so complex that solu tions cannot be found. Much of the burden facing rural communities pertains to the government’s hindrance on communities including a convoluted and time-con suming grant process where funds are not likely to be accessible. Ensuring municipalities can access a grant as advertised by the federal government is critical to creating infrastructure in rural areas; whether it is a grant to build a sporting complex, or to make broad band available. In the longer-term, infrastructure pays for itself in the form of increased tax revenue from the well-paying jobs it creates, increased economic activity in the area of the project, and in many cases, increased resources that bring people to live in said area. The greater access to resources an individual has, the greater chance people will want to live in that community.

Industry plays a large role in creating jobs in rural Canada. Energy, agriculture, and manufacturing are just some of the industries that conduct business in Battle River—Crowfoot. Rural residents understand that industry, and the business it cultivates, is the backbone of economic development. In a lot of areas, this development is facilitated by resources and com modities such as grain, oil and gas. To fully capitalize on this, corridors must exist and be expanded so we can transport goods across the country, or to ports where they can be shipped. Building pipelines, rail lines, and other modes of transport are sensical ways we can improve these rural-dominated industries. That said, these are not just methods used for transport, they help rural feed and fuel the rest of Canada.

Policy makers need to listen to those impacted and addressing their concerns with common-sense solutions is deeply important to Canada’s success. Even though rural may not have the votes, its impact cannot be understated!

Government is supposed to work for Canadians no matter where they live in the country. The contribu tions of rural areas are integral to the fabric of Cana da’s economic and social infrastructure. It is time for government to end the policies and actions that have held back rural Canada.

In my role as the Member of Parliament for Battle River—Crowfoot, it is my duty to listen to the concerns of Canadians and work to address them. I enjoy taking part in events such as the Rural Town Hall because it helps represent you better and address your concerns more directly.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column, you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, text 403-575-5625, or email damien.kurek@parl.gc.ca. You can also stay up to date with Damien by following him on social media @dckurek. If you are in need of assistance regarding a federal government program, or need assistance and don’t know where to turn, feel free to reach out to MP Kurek’s office.

By Murray Green

Goldey-Beacom College of Wilmington, DE rode the play of conference champi on Mason Kucy of Camrose to a final-round 309 and captured its fourth Central Atlantic Collegiate Confer ence title, carding 897 at Watertown Country Club in Watertown, CT on Octo ber 3 and 4.

Kucy, playing his first tournament in the 202223 campaign, shot 76 on the day that included three birdies. With the individu al and team championship in the balance, Kucy made par on the 17th and 18th holes for his first confer ence title and second in dividual crown. He ended the championship with a five-over-par 218, upending Wilmington’s Tyler Cleaves by one shot.

This helped GoldeyBeacom hold off rivals Wilmington by six shots for its first CACC title since winning three straight from 2003-05. GBC earns

the league’s automatic

Advocating for rural Alberta Kucy captures golf championship

berth into the NCAA Re gional, which takes place May 11 to 13 at Iron Valley Golf Club in Lebanon, PA. It will be the team’s ninth trip to the regional and sec ond consecutive. Kucy’s win marks the sixth year Gold ey-Beacom has garnered an individual CACC crown.

GBC Hall of Famer Michael Tobiason captured the out right championship from 2003-05, shared it with Steven Cutler in 2006 and Hunter McGee (Almonte, ON) won it last season.

Teammate Pablo Saenz Avila (Bogota, Colombia) gave the Lightning a mas sive boost with 74, ending the championship tied for third with 224.

McGee ended his day firing 80 and closed the event with 226, finishing tied for seventh.

Teammate Camilo Samur (Bucaramanga, Co lombia) shot 81 on the day to end the tournament tied for 16th with 235.

“Our team was close last year to winning the CACC championship, but we lost in a heartbreaker,” Kucy said. “It was proba bly our most difficult loss of the year. We re-dedicated ourselves this year to focus on this tournament. We have had a lot of success in many tournaments over my years here at GBC, but the CACC was a title that we struggled to win. We are happy as a team to bring the CACC golf title back to Goldey-Beacom. Person ally, I am happy with my performance. I knew I liked this course and I could play better because my game is in a better place. The con ditions were so tough this week (windy and cold), but my ball striking and put ting were solid. We are ex cited to qualify for NCAA Regionals again, but our goal this year is to see if we can take the next step for the golf program and quali fy for the NCAA finals.”

Soccer Vikings lose tough match

By Murray Green

The Augustana Vikings compete in the 2022-23 Al berta Colleges Athletic Conference.

Soccer

The Vikings were shut out by the SAIT Trojans 6-0 and lost 4-1 to Olds Broncos on October 1 and 2. Against SAIT in the net, Kristi Big nell stopped 21 of 27 shots kicked her way.

The Vikings only goal against Olds was scored by Kristy Hernandez. Goal keeper Bignell stopped six of the 10 shots fired her at the Vikings’ net.

Augustana hosts the SAIT Trojans on October 23 in the final game of the regular season.

Cross-country

The third ACAC crosscountry Grand Prix hosted by Concordia University in Edmonton on October 1.

In the women’s six ki lometre event, Augustana’s Reese Bendiksen came in first among the ACAC run ners and third overall with

a time of 24:05. Red Deer’s Jenica Swartz finished sec ond amongst ACAC run ners with a time of 24:09, and Medicine Hat’s Rebec ca Ross rounded out the top three with a time of 24:21.

The men’s eight km event had a sprint to the finish, as both Concor dia’s Leonard Chesoo and SAIT’s Mokar Said came around the corner beside each other and raced to the finish.

In the team standings, Red Deer finished in first, with Augustana in second and Lethbridge rounding out the top three.

The Vikings crosscountry running team are training for the fourth race at St. Mary’s in Calgary on October 15.

Hockey The Vikings were shut out 5-0 against SAIT in a pre-season hockey game on October 1.

The Vikings open the season at home against the Red Deer Kings on October

15 at 6 p.m. They play the night before in Red Deer.

Basketball

The women’s Vikings were edged by Red Deer 56-55 on October 1 in ex hibition play. On the men’s side, the Vikings needed overtime to win 78-74 over Red Deer. The season open ers are on October 22 at 6 and 8 p.m. against the King’s Eagles.

Volleyball

Augustana lost 3-0 to Ambrose by scores of 2518, 26-24 and 15-9 on Oc tober 1. Olds won 2-1 in a series 21-25, 25-23 and 1512. Concordia won 2-1 with scores of 25-21, 23-25 and 15-13.

On October 2, Augus tana defeated Medicine hat 2-0 with scores of 25-17 and 30-28. The Vikings lost 2-0 to Keyano by scores of 26-24 and 25-22 as they prepared for the regular season.

The Vikings host Con cordia on October 15 at 6 and 8 p.m. for home open ers.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Kristy Hernandez of the Vikings, right, moves the ball downfield against Olds.

The automotive section of

Severson loves the old farm truck charm

By Murray Green

Levi Severson of Cam rose owns a 1967 Chevrolet truck.

“My parents bought this truck a few years back. They saw it along the high way and picked it up. My dad and I resurrected the truck two or three years ago,” said Levi.

“We worked on the en gine and got it running. We put new speakers in it, as well as new stereo. We did some work on the back end, but we pretty much left it the same way it was from the factory,” he explained.

“It is a work in prog ress and I want to get a paint job done on it after it is restored,” Levi said.

“I have an in-line six motor in this truck with a three in the tree standard transmission.”

C/K is a series of trucks that was manufactured by General Motors from the 1960 to 2002 model years. Marketed by both the Chevrolet and GMC divisions, the C/K series encompassed a wide range of vehicles. While most commonly associated with pickup trucks, the model line also included chassiscab trucks and mediumduty trucks and served as the basis for GM full-size SUVs.

Asked what he likes best about the truck Levi answered, “It has a three

in the tree and it is or ange,” he laughed. “It is a nice farm truck. The truck has been in the family for awhile, maybe 20 years or more, and it is fun to drive it. My dad is pretty handy at fixing things, so we de

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The C/K largely carried over its drop-center lad der frame and its coil-sprung rear axle, but the body was redesigned from the ground up to improve its ca pability as a multi-purpose vehicle. Alongside a utili tarian vehicle intended for work or farm use, the C/K was also offered with optional features carried over from Chevrolet sedans, including automatic trans missions, AM/FM radio, carpet and two-tone paint.

While the Action Line would not undergo a defini tive model revision through its production, the series underwent gradual changes on a biannual basis.

The drivetrain line underwent multiple revisions, as a large-block V8 was offered for the first time in 1968. After 1969, GM switched entirely to Chevroletproduced engines for C/K pickup trucks.

This generation marks the debut of the Chevrolet Cheyenne and GMC Sierra nameplates; introduced in 1971 and 1972, respectively, General Motors still uses both nameplates for full-size pickups in current pro duction. The Action-Line pickup also served as the basis of ancestors of modern full-size SUVs, includ ing the Chevrolet K5 Blazer, an open-body off-road vehicle and the Chevrolet Suburban truck-based sta tion wagon.

FARM TRUCK

cided to fix this truck up together,” added Levi.

Used for both the mod el branding and the inter nal model code, C denoted two-wheel drive; K denoted four-wheel drive. Four gen erations of the model line were produced, includ ing the second-generation Action Line and thirdgeneration Rounded Line vehicles. For the fourth generation, GMC revised its branding, changing to a singular GMC Sierra nameplate (C/K remained as an internal model code).

“When I first convinced dad I should drive it, the windshield had a nice big whole in it. We filled it with silicone, one of the first things we fixed on the truck. Now we put in a new windshield in it,” said Levi.

The 1967–72 Chevro let C/K is one of the most popular, reliable, and easi est-to-drive classic pickups you can find.

The second generation C10 pickup was built from 1967 as a new modern look,

it was a half ton short bed pickup. (C15; half ton long bed, C20; three-quarter ton and C30; one ton), the K10 was the four wheel drive version. Available in base or upmarket CST (Cus tom). It got a new grille

and hood in 1969 and the new K5 Blazer SUV was introduced. A very mild grille update in 1970. En gines were a 292 six cylin der, 350 and 402 V8s.

Are you the owner of Collector Auto, Auto Memories or Auto Memorabilia?

If you have a vintage ride (rebuilt or original), if you’re in the midst of a restoration, or if you’re building a “rat ” or a street rod, we’d like to hear from you. We may want to profile your project. Likewise, if you own vintage automotive tools, old diagnostic equipment or other tools or techniques of the trade, please contact us We’re eager to write and repor t on these k inds of topics

our readers want to see what interests you!

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Levi Severson’s first attempt at restoring is a 1967 Chevrolet farm truck that he drives to school at times. In 1967, Chev rolet changed the look of its working trucks and built them to last. After 55 years, this truck is still going down the road.

OTTAWA BOUND Submitted

Lynne Harley celebrated her arrival in Ottawa as she nears the Quebec border to complete her trip. She toured Canada in support of mental health.

Harley’s bike tour, book supports mental health

By Murray Green

Lynne Harley of Cam rose returned from her cross-Canada tour on her bicycle to raise funds for mental health. That journey began on June 19 and ended in September.

“It exceeded my wildest dreams. I started off very terrified on the Yellowhead Highway until I hit Winni peg. There was a lot of semitruck traffic and the most disconcerning part was the wind. The cross winds were the toughest, especially when you meet semis. You would be left to bobble in the wind,” laughed Lynne.

The idea for a bike ride to raise awareness about people who have mental turmoil and funds started with her brother.

“What exceeded my expectation was the gen erosity of people. The first night I slept in a tent and froze because it was still in June. I stayed in a tent two nights and then a hotel for two nights. The rest of the time was spent in people’s homes. What was so affirm ing was the generosity and kindness. People I didn’t know opened their homes to me to stay over night. I was blown away,” shared Lynn.

“I posted a lot of my sto ries along the way. I had a

lot of people following me. I told this older gentleman who was biking, that I was going to stay at the camp ground and the next thing I knew this car pulled up and he and his wife invited me to stay with them,” ex plained Lynne.

“As I got closer to Win nipeg, I had some anxiety. I didn’t know how I was go ing to proceed. I didn’t share with people that I have a heart condition. My doctor wasn’t a fan of it, but I de cided to listen to my body. I read that going around Lake Superior is grueling. It is not just the hills, but the lack of services,” she ex plained.

“I had to decide, do I quit and call it pretty good? I coached myself to appreci ate the generosity. I took the train to Sudbury and then back tracked a bit to cycle. I did it, but modified it to suit me,” she said.

“I didn’t check my equipment close enough one day and had an accident. I ended up falling down and everything went flying off my bike, including me. It could have been worse. It set me back, I thought I broke my jaw. This young man came along, a teacher with three small children, put me back together again

and I wrote about Humpty Dumpty put back together again,” laughed Lynne.

“I didn’t anticipate the amount of traffic in the To ronto area. I saw the gener osity in individuals, but the bureaucracy of government, campgrounds and places with very little empathy to wards people. You have to follow the rules so much, the element of empathy is not there,” added Lynne. “I ran into a lot of signs that said no overnight camping. There are more homeless now so they don’t want to encourage anyone staying or loitering. That changed things for me. I realized how much more organized I should have been. Before it was exciting to fly by the seat of my pants,” Lynne said.

“I started to plan how many kilometres to ride based on where camp grounds were. I appreciated the slower pace and taking everything in. I had nation al coverage of my tour and to share my mental health message. My book came out and I was able to promote it,” she said.

She was able to experi ence the lock system going to Ottawa. “I ended my ride on parliament hill, but I did ride over the bridge to say I

reached Quebec. Then I was on vacation before attending my son Jordan’s wedding, which I was going for. I met this man on the lock system and he offered to store my bike for two weeks before going home. When I went to Montreal I had a friend who wasn’t home so I was able to stay in this apartment free of charge in Montreal,” she said.

“This biking tour was

my what if I could and it’s inspired my dream of rais ing $100,000 for Jack.org,” she explained.

A portion of all pro ceeds of What If You Could book sales will be gifted to jack.org/whatifyoucould tour. The site jack.org was created in memory of Jack Windeler. He was 18 years old when he died by suicide, in his first year at Queen’s University.

Driver licensing system changes

By Murray Green

Almost half a million Alberta drivers will ben efit from the elimination of the Class 5 and Class 6 ad vanced road tests under the Graduated Driver Licens ing (GDL) program.

Starting in spring 2023, Alberta will no longer require the advanced road test for Class 5 and Class 6 driver’s licenses. Albertans who successfully complete a 24-month probationary period will automatically qualify for their full Class 5 or Class 6 driver’s license and save $150 by not hav ing to take a second road test. Furthermore, an addi tional road test will no lon ger be required to upgrade to a Class 4 license.

These changes are fo cused on reducing costs and red tape for hundreds of thousands of Alberta driv ers while ensuring Alberta roads remain safe.

“Many Albertans have told us that the advanced test costs too much, is a roadblock to finding jobs and has created unneces sary red tape. That’s why we are eliminating the ad vanced road test for (Class 5) passenger vehicles and (Class 6) motorcycles as well as the additional Class 4 road test while maintain ing strong safety standards for drivers,” said Prasad Panda, Alberta Minister of Transportation.

GDL drivers must have no suspensions or traffic violations within their last 12 months of probation, in cluding zero tolerance for any alcohol and/or drug consumption.

Drivers who exhibit poor driving behaviours and incur demerits, or are ticketed for other unsafe driving offences during the last year of their probation will have their probation ary period extended for an additional year. Drivers will also be allowed to re duce their probationary pe riod by up to six months if they complete an approved driver training course.

An additional road test will no longer be manda tory to obtain a Class 4 driver’s license, which is

required to transport pas sengers in taxis, ride-share vehicles, limousines, small buses and ambulances. An enhanced knowledge test, driver medical and vision test will still be required to obtain a Class 4 license. With this change, Alberta’s government hopes to at tract more competition to the ride-sharing industry.

Eliminating the ad vanced road test in the GDL program was suggest ed by many Albertans in a 2019 survey on red tape re duction actions to be taken by government.

About 700,000 GDL drivers currently qualify to take their advanced road test. About 500,000 drivers will be eligible to automati cally exit out of the GDL program.

Over the past five years, about 65 per cent of drivers did not take their advanced road test and 99 per cent of motorcycle riders did not take the test.

The current GDL pro gram requires drivers to pass a basic road test, be on probation for two years and be suspension free for the final 12 months of pro bation before they can take the advanced road test to earn their full driver’s li cense.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

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Kodiaks report to City Council

By Lori Larsen

Representatives from the Cam rose Sport Development Society Kodiaks organization, directors Greg Wood, Kevin Pratt and Kevin Gurr presented City of Camrose council with a report on the sta tus of the organization during the September 6 Committee of Whole meeting.

Part of the presentation was a request that council consider a rent reduction for a minimum of the first two years of the current 2022 to 2026 lease by eliminating the lease payment on the sky box suites and on the lit concourse signs.

Wood began by providing some background on the Camrose Sport Development Society.

“The Sport Development Soci ety is a non-profit society that was set up to bring Junior A hockey to town 26 years ago.”

The Society began with 27 members, but has decreased over the years; however, Wood said they are in the process of currently re building the board.

“We have always considered a good partnership with the City. The new facility was built in mind with the Kodiaks and the Vikings. It was built as a spectator arena, so we were the benefactor of some foresight of putting the rink to gether.”

Wood continued, “Because of the Kodiaks success, (in a large part thanks to Boris Rybalka, past head coach and current manager of Kodiaks organization) we had some pretty big years where we won some championships.”

However, he indicated that the Kodiaks business works primarily on the basis of spectators attending the games.

“Ultimately, if we can attract 1,000 to 2,000 spectators into the seats at the arena, the numbers work pretty well. When we can’t, things don’t work as well as we would like.”

He added that fan attendance and some very generous donations (parents) over the years to the fa cility are crucial to the continued success of the organization.

“From that point of view, we consider this a partnership with the City, there is no profit taken out of this organization. There is no profit motif, whatsoever. It is a community team and there are a few of us still around to try to keep it running.”

Community Impact

Gurr, one of the original inves tors and board members, spoke on the contributions the Kodiaks or ganization has made and continues to make to the City.

“We have been on a Royal Ju nior Age challenge which was a 10-day tournament that brought to the community teams and young athletes from around the world to come and participate. For us, it was a great opportunity to show case the new facility and the com munity,” said Gurr, adding that many of the Kodiaks players went on to bigger and better things be cause of that exposure.

“In 2011, we hosted the Royal Bank Cup (National Champion ship). City employees were involved with that and it had great success and exposure for the City and the good economic impact.”

He reported that studies con ducted after those events indicated that the direct impact was about

$2.5 million in the community, and as much as $4 million into the province.

“Also, about six times over the last 10 years, we have hosted a showcase which brings all teams and 40 scouts, using local hotels and restaurants. While it was not necessarily a profitable event for the Kodiaks organization, it brought good economic impact for our community.

“When I speak with people in our (restaurant) industry and the hotel industry, they definitely feel that impact.”

In conclusion, Gurr said that over the years, the Kodiaks contin ue to create some economic impact and that they appreciate the part nership they have developed with the City.

Pratt added that the economic impact of the arena and all the events (curling) they have been able to have, the arena has been good for Camrose.

“We have names mentioned on Hockey Night In Canada of some players who played in Camrose, so it is pretty good PR.

“We have had some successes, as Kevin (Gurr) men tioned, and we managed to have a bit of a slush fund, but these last three years with COVID have really kicked the heck out of us. Hopefully, we get back to having 800 to 900 people in the arena over the next two or three years, but the last three years has been brutal for us and it really put a dent in our bank account.”

Budget

Reporting on the budget, Wood said the following: “We have cut our expenses the best we can; our budget should be somewhere in the $750,000 range, which is sort of middle of the road for all the teams in the league. There are some that are a lot higher, a few a little bit lower.”

Wood said that in order to maintain, they need a competitive team to win some games and excite the fans. “We have cut our expens es down. We are quite a bit below that this year.

“The single biggest problem that we have right now is that about a third, 35 per cent, of our budget is fan support, and right now, we are at about 200 season tickets. We need about 800 people in the seats to make our budget work.

“Our guess on fans, and hopefully we are wrong, but the pandemic has done a lot of things to people’s interpretation in terms of whether they want to get out.”

He explained that at this poin,t they are looking for ways to reduce expenses and try to save the surplus. “We are budgeting to lose about $80,000 this year just because of that.

“We are just looking at the sky boxes and sign rental and if there is a way we can have a reprieve so our surplus doesn’t disappear on us.”

Council inquires

Mayor PJ Stasko asked, “Is there any other way to optimize the facilities that you rent with any other user groups? Are you open to that?”

Wood replied they are willing to do whatever they need to make it work.

Pratt indicated that the Bear Den, which he said was built and paid for by the Kodiaks organization, has been used by other community groups, such as minor hockey and figure skating, at no cost to the user group.

but there are no guarantees.”

Gurr added that because of Camrose’s appeal to host event, as it is centrally located close to the airport, it is always an opportunity, but currently the whole league is in some transition. “It has to be set up properly and it is quite a risk, but some of us are eager to do it. We love our facility, so for us to take advantage of it, that is not out of the question.”

Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy inquired about any funding assis tance from the government.

Wood indicated that the gov ernment provided wage subsidy through COVID, and the province, in conjunction with major junior, provided every team with $120,000. “That helped get us through. The first year of COVID sputtered–that season didn’t happen at all. “Last year, there was an actual season, but again fan related, it was the worst case scenario because it was pretty much full cost but no fans. So that funding from the province helped all the teams out, and I think we were able to latch onto some help through the City as well. They had some COVID money and we were able to get a reduction on the lease. We did benefit from that last year.”

Wood also mentioned that one of the other unfortunate re sults of COVID impacting Alberta Junior A hockey was that players (parents) now pay to play, in es sence to help pay the billeting cost.

Councillor Don Rosland asked if other teams in the league are having the same issue.

Wood replied that all the teams in the league are struggling, even the premier franchises. “We are hopeful to reinvent ourselves and get some excitement back in the rinks and I think that teams will see the attendance grow. We just don’t know how quickly it will come back for us.”

Wood explained that there are some online subscriptions which do help with funds.

Councillor Lucas Banack spoke in favour of supporting the request made by the Camrose Sport Development Society. “The Kodiaks have been in town for 26 years and have done a tremendous amount for the community. I would like to see us work with them to help alleviate the financial stresses currently being absorbed by them.”

Wood said that as well, the sky boxes are provided to other com munity users, such as the curling club, and that the only ask is Ko diaks season ticket holders would get first dibs at using the sky box for other user events, which would include them paying the other user ticket price.

Councillor Kevin Hycha asked if the Kodiaks currently have any thing in the works in the way of tournaments that would bring peo ple to Camrose, therefore support ing Camrose businesses.

Wood replied, “We have had the showcase for five or six years then rotated out, but it could appear in the rotation again. There are cer tainly facilities in our league that can handle it because you need two ice surfaces, and we are one of the few that can do it. But now there is a bid process (to host the event). We would be putting our bids in,

Hycha mirrored that sentiment and also spoke in favour of support ing the request.

Councillor DJ Ilg also spoke in support of the request and the Kodiaks. “I am in the position to see having a team of this calibre and what it brings and what it gives back (to the community). If it were a for-profit business, it would be different. It is as important to the City of Camrose that they (Kodiaks) get back in a financially stable position as it is for them (Kodiaks).

“This is a hockey community and the youth look up to these guys as role models. The give-back from this organization is incredible.”

A motion was carried to di rect administration to work with the Camrose Sport Development Society to create a business case for consideration during this year’s budget deliberations.

“T

he Kodiaks have been in town for 26 years and have done a tremendous amount for the community,” commented City of Camrose councillor Lucas Banack.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Kodiaks take on the Okotoks Oilers in the first match of the year.

Like a river flows

In my last years of teaching at Augustana, I have done something out of the ordinary at the start of the first class in my courses.

teach psychology, so why would I start the course by showing pictures of rivers? After spending so many years teaching lots of the important things in psy chology, I have decided that there are other important things that students should also know about, especially if they haven’t heard it be fore.

I start by showing them a picture of the Amazon River, which has lots of meanders, or slow moving curves. Next, I show a picture of the fast flowing North Saskatchewan River which has a much straighter path with few mean ders.

At this point there are lots of puzzled looks as the students are thinking “Has he finally lost it?” I ask them if they can guess why I’m showing them these rivers.

I ask them if they remember some of the extreme weather events that have occurred over the past couple of years, or even earlier. For example, do they recall the heat dome that enveloped BC in 2021 when the town of Lytton was destroyed by forest fire? Do they recall that last winter the state of Texas underwent a deep freeze that knocked out the entire power system for days? Were they aware that more recently the temperature reached a record high of over 40C in London, England?

Then I say “Here’s another type of river I want to show you. It’s what is called an atmospheric river.” At this point I show a picture of the jet stream. This picture, which is la belled normal, shows a relatively straight jet stream. Then I tell them that the jet stream is driven by the difference in temperature between the frigid air in the Arctic above the jet stream and the much warmer air below the jet stream. Under normal circumstances this is a big difference and the jet stream is quite fast and straight.

But the problem is that the Arctic air is warming rap idly, which drastically reduces this difference. This makes the jet stream slow down, increasing the number of me anders in its path. Now students can see why the fact that slow rivers meander is so important.

Southward meanders mean that the cold Arctic air travels south resulting in extremes like the Texas freeze. Northward meanders draw hot tropical air north, which accounts for the heat dome of 2021 in BC and the Lon don heat wave this year. Incidentally, this also accounts for why Great Britain and the rest of northern Europe have experienced very cold winters in the past few years.

I present this information to students to provide them the ability to counter claims they may hear that extremely cold winters “prove” that global warming is a myth. For example, Republican Senator from Oklahoma James Inhofe, who was the Chairman of the Senate’s Environ ment (my emphasis) and Public Works Committee once opined that “It’s very, very cold out. Very unseasonable.” To prove his point, he pulled out a snowball and threw it at the Senate Chair. Apparently, he did not know about the jet stream and its meanders, or if he did, he chose not to mention it.

I think that this is important information for students. Research shows more than half of young people say cli mate change makes them feel afraid, sad, anxious, angry, powerless and helpless. Helping them understand cli mate change will help empower them. Having this discus sion is worth sacrificing my opportunity to present them with other invaluable psychology content for that brief time in class.

My students find this information useful; some have even said they know people who should be told about this. For me, this is a positive outcome. Hopefully, my students, along with the broader community, will better understand and appreciate the ways in which climate change is impacting our lives and take more meaningful action against it.

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Bantam Buffaloes in first place

By Murray Green

The Camrose Buffaloes bantam team are in first place in their division as they continue their undefeated season at 4-0. Camrose hosts the Fort McMurray Ravens on Sunday, October 16 at noon on Harry Andreassen Field in Kin Park.

The Buffaloes face the Wolverines in another re

match on Saturday, October 22 at 1:30 p.m. on Emerald Hills Turf Field.

Peewee

The Camrose Buffa loes peewee team defeated the St. Albert Fury, 51-19 on October 2. Camrose play on Saturday, October 22 at 11:30 a.m. on Johnny Bright Stadium (JP Bowl) to take on the North Edmonton

Seahawks.

Atom Atom Navy Buffaloes play the Beaumont Bears on October 16 and the Leduc Cats on October 23 to finish the regular season.

The atom Red Buffa loes play the Leduc Cats on October 16 and against Beaumont on October 23. All games are in Beaumont.

Tim Parker, Psychology, University of Alberta Augustana Campus

Betty Ann Kandt

March 25, 1942 ~ October 2, 2022

Betty Ann Kandt of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the age of 80 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Dale Kandt (Jane Hansen) of Hughenden, Dean Kandt (Shelley Rosland) of Camrose, and Cindy Ekdahl (Ralph Jonker) of Edmonton; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Betty was predeceased by her husband Roger; and parents Alex and Eileen Hildreth.

A private graveside service will take place.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Betty’s memory may be made to the Alzeimer Society of Alberta.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

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The family of James Neff

…would like to thank and acknowledge Dr. Kevyn Letley, Dr. Julie Theng, pharmacist Susan Lavoie, Carol Wickstrom from Home Care; Bev Warnock from Home Care/Bethany; and the wonderful staff at Bethany Meadows (Spruce Cottage) for all of your exceptional care and compassion shown to our beloved dad, Jim.

Thanks to Pastor Rev. Dr. Deborah Ann Taylor for your unwavering support and love you showed him, especially during his last three years; also, for your spiritual guidance, ongoing support and a truly beautiful, hope-filled, Christ-centered sermon at his funeral. Thanks to Dr. Roger Admiral for your superb and moving piano playing at the funeral and to the congregation of Bethel Lutheran Church for providing and serving refreshments after the service.

Thanks to Colin Yuha and staff at Burgar Funeral Home for your professionalism and sympathy.

Lastly, we want to thank the many friends and acquaintances who have shown sympathy, support and love during this very difficult time. In lieu of individual thank you cards, a donation has been made in memory of Jim to the Hospice Society of Camrose and District. May God bless you all!

Jim was many things to many people over the years – a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, teacher, professor, music composer, choir director, mentor, colleague and friend, just to name a few. But to his children, he was first and foremost, our dad, and for that gift we couldn’t be more thankful.

Memorial

Ray Malick

Ray Malick of Sherwood Park, Alberta was born in Daysland, Alberta on July 12, 1931. He passed away in Sherwood Park, Alberta on September 30, 2022 at the age of 91 years.

He is survived by one sister Gladys Plishka; one sister-in-law Marie Malick; numerous family and friends.

Ray was predeceased by his wife Gloria; three brothers Milton, Larry and Dale; sistersin-law Linda and Norma; and brother-in-law Larry.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Daysland Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Daysland Cemetery.

Lila Lyseng

Lila Lyseng of Camrose, Alberta passed away on October 4, 2022 at the age of 85 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Lyle.

At her request, cremation has taken place and no funeral service will be held.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

In memory of Macala Jane Kneeland

May 31, 1997 ~ October 13, 2004

A Child of Mine

“I’ll lend you for a little while A child of mine,” God said For you to love the while she lives

And mourn for when she’s dead. It may be six or seven years, Or forty-two or -three. But will you, till I call her back Take care of her for me?

She’ll bring her charms to gladden you And – should her stay be brief –You’ll have her lovely memories

As a solace for your grief.

I cannot promise she will stay For all from earth returns, But there are lessons taught below

I want this child to learn.

I’ve looked the whole world over In my search for teachers true. And from all beings that crowd life’s land I have chosen you.

Now, will you give her all your love?

Nor think the labor vain?

Nor hate me when I come to take

This lent child back again?

In loving memory of Ty Christian Naslund

1999 ~ 2014

Remembering precious memories of you, sweet one. Missing you always, loving you forever.

Always in our hearts, Mom, Dad, Ryan, Devin

Available for publication in The Camrose Booster. Ask for our 24-page booklet of poetry. Words of comfort to remember someone special.

I fancied that I heard you say “Dear Lord, Thy will be done. For all the joys Thy child will bring The risk of grief we’ll run.

We will shelter her with tenderness

We’ll love her while we may –And for the happiness we have known Forever grateful stay.

But should the angels come for her Much sooner than we planned, We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes And try – to understand.”

The most important way to remember those you will never forget.

Jacob “Jack” Anthony Vincent Blatz

December 27, 1952 ~ October 2, 2022

Jacob “Jack” Anthony Vincent Blatz of Medicine Hat, AB, formerly of Bow Island, AB, passed away, after a heroic battle with cancer, on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the age of 69 years.

Jack was a wonderful person, who enjoyed life and loved to share his wit and smile with everyone. He tried out a number of different ventures during his life, travelling and working at jobs he enjoyed. He would often spend time visiting, travelling, or living with friends and family. He also had a deep love for his Saviour Jesus Christ.

Later in life, he met his wife Linda and they had a daughter Katrina, whom they both loved so very much. Jack continued with different jobs, doing ceramics, autobody, catering and, to his surprise, teaching school. In love and unity of faith, he and Linda enjoyed family life and they always continued to keep in touch with family and friends. If you wanted to know what someone was doing, you could always ask Jack.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Linda; daughter Katrina Blatz of Medicine Hat; siblings Theresa (Frank) Tradler of Red Deer, Dianne (Jerry) Duff of Oliver, BC, Geraldine (Charles) Marple of Edmonton, Warren (Colleen) Blatz of Oliver, BC, Glen (Marcia) Blatz of Bawlf, Christine (Blair) Richmond of Edmonton, and Doug Blatz of Gull Lake; and sister-in-law Bonnie Blatz of Sylvan Lake.

Jack was predeceased by his parents Wendelin and Mary Blatz; and brother Gerry Blatz.

A prayer vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 2022 at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, 3605-50 Street, Camrose with Father Joe Kalathilparambil as celebrant. The service will be live-streamed, recorded, and accessible at the following link: https://stfxcamrose.caedm.ca/. Interment will take place in the Camrose Valleyview Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, if family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Jack’s memory may be made to the Mustard Seed, 503A Allowance Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3E4.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Doris Fern Campbell

April 17, 1931 ~ October 3, 2022

Doris Fern Campbell of Rosalind, Alberta, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at the age of 91 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Laura Morin of Sherwood Park, Ross Campbell of Kelowna, and Lorne (Judy) Campbell of Red Deer County; seven grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.

Doris was predeceased by her husband Tom; parents Lester and Lillian Anderson; son-in-law Wayne Morin; daughter-in-law Deborah Campbell; and sisters Berdie Fowler and Edna Francoeur.

The Interment will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Greenview Cemetery in Rosalind, Alberta. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on October 12, 2022 from Norsemen Inn, 6505-48 Avenue, Camrose, officiated by Rev. Deanna Cox.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Doris’s memory may be made to CNIB or Greenview Cemetery Fund.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

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Alice Willisko

October 6, 1922 ~ October 4, 2022

Alice started her life on October 6, 1922 in Spedden, Alberta, with her parents Charlie and Annie Meketsell. She grew up on a farm south of Hay Lakes and attended school in Big Hay Lake but did not go past Grade 8.

On June 21, 1943, she married Dave Willisko. They moved to Round Hill and lived there for three years before moving to a farm at Armena. It was there that they started their family.

In 1967, they left the farming life behind, and Alice’s beloved cows, moving their family to the big city of Camrose. In Camrose, she continued her passion for feeding people by working as a waitress in various restaurants before retiring from Bono’s Restaurant.

Alice was a member of many groups while in Camrose, such as the CWL, the Legion, and the Moose Lodge. In her later life, she felt called by God to offer company, food, and comfort to her less mobile and sick friends.

She is survived by her daughter Darlene; granddaughter Carmen (Jordon Burke); and great grandchildren Olivia, Lucius, Lily, and Hudson.

Alice was predeceased by her husband Dave; daughters Marilyn and Dianne; sisters Mary Pasula and Lena Poyser; and brothers John, Pete, and Tony Meketsell.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, 3605-50 Street, Camrose, with celebrant Father Kris Schmidt. Interment will be held at the Camrose Valleyview Cemetery.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Alice’s memory may be made to the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

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BRCF Community Builders receive recognition

By Lori Larsen

This year’s Battle River Community Foundation (BRCF) Community Build ers, Lou and Morris Hen derson, will be honoured during the Community Builders’ Dinner to be held on Friday, October 14 at the Norsemen Inn, cocktails be ginning at 6 p.m. with din ner served at 7 p.m. sharp.

Both Lou and Morris have been active members of the Camrose community since they moved here over 30 years ago.

Lou and Morris met in Taber in 1979 while work ing for ATB. They married in 1980 and are proud par ents of Sean, Jenn and Ni cole. They moved to Cam rose in 1991 with a goal of enjoying a smaller com munity lifestyle somewhere in central Alberta, a move that proved fruitful for not only the Hendersons but the community of Camrose.

Lou worked as a book keeper and tax preparer for Hoyme Manufacturing for several years while focus ing on obtaining her CGA designation which eventu ally led to her role as ac counting manager and the director of Finance for The

Bethany Group. She retired in 2016 but has most cer tainly not slowed down.

Morris taught Adult Education Computer class es and provided computer support for local business es, then partnered with Wetaskiwin Telephone Services to bring internet to Camrose. In the early 2000’s Morris became a partner in Windwood Signs and Graphics retiring in 2015. He too, never missed

a beat and has kept very busy in the community.

Throughout their ca reers Lou and Morris sup ported, and continue to support, the community through volunteerism.

Morris is a long-time Rotarian, including two terms as president of the Daybreak Rotary Club. He has contributed on mul tiple boards including the Chamber of Commerce and the City Centre Cam

CPS connects with Kodiaks

By Lori Larsen

As the Kodiaks players settle in to the new season and, for many, new (tempo rary) homes, they become more and more connected to the community.

These young men have big skates to fill not only on the ice, but in the com munity as ambassadors of the Camrose Kodiaks or ganization–role models for youth and responsible rep resentatives of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Those can be big skates to fill for players, whose ages generally range from 16 to 20 years old.

In an effort to ensure the players have the best points

of references and are aware they can call upon multiple resources to help them along their hockey careers, Cam rose Police Service Consta ble Matt Rolfe takes time at the start of each hockey season to come out in his ca pacity as a police officer and speak to the team.

“I cover topics such as impaired driving and drug awareness,” said Rolfe.

Rolfe explained to the players that along with the popularity of being a Ko diaks player comes huge re sponsibility, and that their behaviour on and off the ice reflects not only on them, but on the organization as a whole.

He pointed out that he was in no way telling the players what to do, but was there to provide informa tion that can assist them in making wise and informed decisions.

“I also want you all to know that members of Camrose Police Service (specifically himself) are available any time, should you feel the need to just talk.

“The lines of communi cation are always open.”

Rolfe will be conduct ing another presentation later in the season on the topic of policing as a career option and the process of recruitment.

rose Board, helped orga nize the Summer Games, Merry Christmas hamper program, curling events, the local rodeo and dedi cated 10 years as the 50/50 chairman for the Big Valley Jamboree.

Lou is also no stranger to serving her community and has been a vital part of the Rotary Club, serving as treasurer, president and Area governor.

She has served on local boards including, the Boys and Girls Club and Centra Cam and has supported a range of events includ ing: Big Valley Jamboree, Relay for Life, Celebrating Women’s Conference and accepted a three-year ap pointment to the Alberta Health Services Seniors and Continuing Care Pro vincial Advisory Council.

They both agree that volunteering has brought them friendship and con nection and has really en riched their lives.

In speaking of the im portant role the Battle River Community Founda tion plays in the growth and well being of local com munities, Lou remarked.

“There are local people on

the Foundation Board, who know local needs, and we appreciate that.”

Morris added that sup porting the community in perpetuity, through Foun dation funds is invaluable.

“Having a fund through the Foundation allows us to support causes that are im portant, but we don’t have to choose, because they do that. Plus, our donations will go on long after we do.”

BRCF will also be hold ing a Community Builders dinner on October 29 in Killam, honouring Sharon and Jack Moser. Details on Sharon and Jack Moser will be shared in an article for The Country Booster

Join others at in-per son events celebrating the contributions of those who dedicate their time, skills and funds to build stronger healthier communities.

Proceeds from each of the evening events will support projects that are important to the couple be ing celebrated.

Tickets for either event are available through the BRCF office (780-679-0449, at info@brcf.ab.ca, or by in quiring through any BRCF board member.

Lou and Morris Henderson

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Kodiaks player Alex Bryson, left, asks Camrose Police Service Constable Matt Rolfe a question during an information session presented by Rolfe.

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Father Jacques Vaillancourt was presented with his Quilt of Valour in recognition of his service and support to members of the Armed Forces. Father Jacque’s quilt was made by Barb Steinman and quilted by Quincy’s Quilting, Leduc.

GROCERY

Fall arrives and up to three ‘new ’ phone books arrive at your doorstep.

As usual, you reluctantly send each of the books f rom

The Phone Book that never needs to hit the recycling bincling

Helpful Tips for Writing Classified Ads Which Get Results!

Be Thorough

Sure you want your ad to stand out from the rest, but don’t skimp on the sort of information that sells. The item’s condition, size, age, brand name, and colour are some of the basics readers want to know. Without them, your ad may be overlooked.

Steer Clear of Abbreviations

Okay, so you want to include all the important basics. Don’t use strange abbreviations because our ads are designed to spell all the important details. Besides, you are not paying by the line, but by the word, so there is really no need to abbreviate.

Be Honest

Exaggerating your item’s finer points may bring in a lot of responses, but a buyer who’s misled won’t appreciate it and will take his business somewhere else.

State Your Price

The cost of an item is one of the most important concerns of want ad readers.

Ads showing prices are ones which get results. Giving a price also serves to “weed out” those buyers not in your price range.

Be Accessible Including a telephone number or address puts you in touch with potential buyers.

Be sure to state the hours you can be reached: a caller who can’t get through the first time often won’t call again.

Don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or problems you may have regarding advertising. Our professionally trained sales staff know the ropes, and would be happy to pass their know-how on to you. That’s why we’re here to help you get the results you deserve.

ST. ANDREW’S ANGLI CAN CHURCH – is hosting a soup, sandwich and dessert lunch on Saturday, October 15 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the church hall, 4713-50 Street. Cost $12.00.

ROSALIND UNITED CHURCH – roast beef sup per Sunday, October 30, 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the community hall. $18 per person, $35 per couple, $10 for children 6 to 12 years, 5 and under free.

ROUND HILL HALLOW EEN MARKET – Friday, Octo ber 28, 5-7 p.m. Costume parade, pumpkin carving contest. For a free table, call Terry at 780678-6131.

PERSONAL

LOST THAT LOVING FEELING? Find it with a per sonal ad in The Camrose Booster classifieds. Ph. 780-672-3142.

TO GIVE AWAY

GREY/WHITE FLUFFY KITTEN – 14 weeks old. Trained, cute, curious. Call/text 780-781-1748.

TWO KITTENS – 21 weeks old. One fluffy grey, one tiger grey. Tame and litter trained. Good mousers. 780-608-6189.

LOST and FOUND

McTAVISH DELIVERIES

LTD.

Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded

Where your business is appreciated 780- 672-5242, Camrose

THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK TAILORING in Camrose

Tues. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs. Evening and Sat.: By Appointment

Closed: Sun., Mon. and Holidays Please call 780- 672-4793

JUNK TO THE DUMP –Free estimates. Garages, Base ments, Yards, Light hauling. Tom – 780-312-6488.

LaCRIA TRUCKING

Potable Water Hauling

Residential, Commercial, Oilfield Gerald and Marla Steinwand, Owners PHONE 780-679-9134

ROOMS FOR RENT in the Scotney and Jacqueline character homes. Both are 2.5 blocks from university in Camrose. Clean, quiet and bright. Rent is $495 - $600 monthly plus DD and includes WiFi, utilities, recycle pick-up, yard care and snow removal. Partially furnished w/ shared laundry. (Some rooms are fully furnished for international students.) This is an affordable, quality accommodation that fills quickly. (Some rooms still available.) No partiers, smokers or pets allowed. Reduced rate over the summer for students. Please call Dave P., 780678-6163.

BEST LOCATION ON MAIN STREET CAMROSE

– Excellent, affordable multi-use space with reception area, office, work area with cupboards and sink. $725/mo. includes all util ities. COVID workable. Could be the perfect place for your business. Have a look! Immedi ate possession. Best crosswalk location on Main Street. 780679-2170.

GENEROUS OFFICE

MAIN STREET CAMROSE

193 sq. ft. on second floor.

Quiet considerate neighbours. Paved occupant parking in rear. $263.93/mo., all inclusive, except communications and GST.

Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

SELF-CONTAINED BAY

2400 sq. ft., a/c, 2 wash rooms, renovated. Water/ sewer included. Ready now. Move-in time allowance and possible help for set-up. 5044-52 Street ~ $1995/mo. 780-608-5032

ESPECIALLY NICE OFFICE SUITE

Call 780-672-3142 4925-48 Street, Camrose ads@camrosebooster.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE DR. “MAC” SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLAR

SHIP FUND for post-graduate education in nursing is accept ing memorials. To donate or for applications and information, please write to AARN Educa tion Trust Fund. 11620-168 St., Edmonton, AB T5M 4A6.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP SESSIONS – will be held in per son this spring. The group will meet in the Multi-Purpose Room of St. Mary’s Hospital Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Octo ber 13 to December 8, 2022. Participation is free of charge and is completely confidential. All handouts and required docu ments will be emailed to par ticipants prior to each group ses sion. During the intake process you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the process. We will maintain a supportive environ ment to openly share and build relationships for further support. To register, please contact Shelly Dalueg at 780-679-2793 or at Shelly.Dalueg@covenanthealth. ca.

LOST – in 66 Street area. Long haired, white and orange male cat. Tattoo in left ear. Please call 780-281-0558.

WANTED WILL ACCEPT OLD VEHICLES, machinery, scrap iron, etc. Car batteries (will pay for). Call 780-686-5211.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

2ND BEST PAINTER IN TOWN – 30 years’ experience for all your painting needs. Call Rick the Painter, 780-672-0391.

SERVICES

SELF-INKING STAMPS –Every shape, size, and colour. We deliver, right to your office. Camrose Booster Ltd., 4925-48 St., Camrose. Call us at 780-672-3142.

DSS CONSTRUCTION Don’t put off those projects any longer! Give me a call and we can plan together.

Devin Meakins, Ph. 780-853-1080

J.D.’s SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, SALES & SERVICE – Ph. 780-672-7649.

FOR RENT

FOR RENT ADS

NOW UPLOADED TO

The Camrose Booster Website DAILY!

MAIN STREET RETAIL

SPACE – located in high traffic, southerly area of Main Street, Camrose. Generous 1,664 sq. ft. of prime space at 4868-50 Street. Nicely decorated, air conditioned. $14.34/sq. ft./year, plus share of property taxes, utilities, waste removal and insurance, boils out to $2,812.16 all-in monthly. Available immediately. Call Blain or Don at 780-672-3142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business.

2-BEDROOM APART MENT – In excellent condition!

Perfect for seniors. The suite has stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer, blinds and one park ing stall. Heat, water, garbage pick up, Telus TV and internet included. Building has an eleva tor and social room. No smoking building. Call 780-678-2621 for more info or to set up a viewing.

STORAGE SPACE – in Downtown Camrose. Secure, clean, dry, heated storage space on main floor in office building. Easy access. 124 sq. ft. $200/mo. Available immediately. Call Blain or Don at 780-672-3142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business.

LARGE ONE BEDROOM SUITE – available. Close to three schools, community bus stop (right outside building). Upper level with balcony. Avail able now. Fridge, stove, heat and water included. One pow ered parking stall. No smoking, quiet building. Call for viewing, Camelot Place 780-608-0334.

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

MAIN STREET RETAIL

SPACE – for lease. Ground floor plus basement. Prime location on busy corner, 5001-50 Street. 2950 sq. ft., plus +/– 1500 sq. ft. in basement. Nicely decorated, a/c, new roof. $2700 plus triple net. 780-608-5222 for details.

Our thanks to Fringe Benefits for being a wonderful tenant. We wish them great success.

CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE

Selection of very nice street level offices in newer airconditioned building in Downtown Camrose

* Single offices from $237.51 per month

* Two consecutive 137 sq. ft. offices. Take one or take both of them. $313.16 each monthly, all in. Come and have a look!

* Quiet, considerate neighbours

* Easy access

* Lots of parking for customers

* Energized parking for tenants

* Immediate occupancy

Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, the fairest, most reason able fellows in the business!

RENOVATED ONE BED

ROOM APARTMENT –

Fridge, stove, heat, water includ ed. Powered parking space, free laundry. $875/mo. No pets, no smoking. Augustana/downtown area. 780-672-9531.

Generous 794 sq. ft. suite, suitable for two, three or more staff. Includes two private offices. Located in Downtown Camrose. Main floor, easily accessible, bright, quiet. $1,668.06/mo. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business.

SILVER CREEK MULTIPLEX – in New Norway is a close-to-Camrose rental option for weddings, family or Christ mas functions. $500/day for curl ing, $500/weekend for weddings + damage deposit, 200/day for no curling. Call 780-608-4241.

NEWLY RENOVATED 2-BEDROOM

Corner lot fourplex, Liberty Village, Camrose, 55+ com munity. Attached garage, all major appliances with new washer and dryer. No pets, no smokers. $1300/mo. plus utili ties and DD. 780-679-8907.

ROOMMATE WANTED –one bedroom available in half duplex. Newly painted and clean. Located just off ring road. Near by parking. $750/mo. rent and utilities. Text 780-878-5153 for more info.

REAL ESTATE

SEDGEWICK HOME FOR SALE – single garage, fenced yard. Renovated inside and out. Basement ½ bath, washer, dryer. Room for 2 bedrooms. 480149 Street. $68,900. Phone 403332-1039, Alec 403-715-3804.

ROSALIND – 5 acres, fenced, out of subdivision. 1,632 sq. ft., 2 bedroom/den, 2 bath; one level, in-floor heat ing, 26’x32’ finished garage; on school bus route. $495,500. Call/ Text 780-888-7011.

NOTICE

MACHINERY

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

MISCELLANEOUS

TURF TIL 5 hp tiller with forward and reverse.

POULAN PRO 208 cc/24” snow blower. MTD 3 hp 18” tiller. 780-679-3414

FALL AND WINTER ARE HERE – I have firewood for sale. Spruce and pine mixed totes. Approximately 1/3 cord, 1/4 cord. Also bagged approxi mately 50 pounds. 780-292-0676.

FOUR GOODYEAR WINTER TIRES – and rims for Ford Escape. p235/55/R17. $300. 780-672-5284.

AUTO 2006 HONDA CIVIC DX –385,000 hwy driving. One owner, no smoking, mechanically no issues with synthetic oil from new. Regular maintenance activities completed on time. New clutch 30 km ago, recent full brake service including new rotors/drums and pads. Great mileage. Lots of life left. Only suffers from some of the known Honda exterior paint clear coat issue. Separate winter tires and wheels are included. $2000. Contact 780-608-3075.

DADS – LOOKING FOR A CAR WITHOUT A BACK SEAT? Count on our classifieds. We match up buyers and sellers. Phone the Camrose Booster, 780-672-3142.

BOATS, RVS and TRAILERS

LOVE CAMPING, BUT TIRED OF SHOVELLING SNOW OFF THE AWNING IN MAY? Say goodbye to your Gulfstream! Move it fast with a Camrose Booster classified. Phone 780-672-3142.

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

AS DEADLINE FOR THE PAYMENT OF 2022 PROPERTY TAXES WAS JULY 31, 2022

A 10% PENALTY WILL BE ADDED NOVEMBER 1, 2022 TO ALL OUTSTANDING CURRENT TAXES

PAYMENT CAN BE MADE ONLINE OR AT THE COUNTY OFFICE 3755-43 AVENUE, CAMROSE, ALBERTA AND MUST BE RECEIVED OR POSTMARKED BY OCTOBER 31, 2022

A Drop-box is located by the front door of the County office building for After Hour and Weekend Payments. Please Do Not Leave Cash in Mailbox. Payments can also be made at any financial institution. There is also a credit card payment feature called OPTION PAY available on the Camrose County Website for your convenience. For more information, visit : www.county.camrose.ab.ca Please phone ahead (780-672-4446) if an appointment with the Assessor is required.

Camrose County offers a Pre-Authorized Monthly Payment Plan for the payment of taxes. Application forms are available at the County office or on the Camrose County website: www.county.camrose.ab.ca. For further information, please call the County office at 780-672-4446.

Paul King, County Administrator, Camrose County

Missed Delivery Policy

If you do not receive your copy of The Booster or pre-printed inserts, please report this to us by calling 780-672-3142. We will promptly re-deliver these to city households. Note that we do not have access to certain apartment buildings. In these cases, we ask you to contact your apartment manager to request delivery

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

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Discover your past with workshop

By Lori Larsen

If you have ever been curious about the past of your family, but not sure where or how to begin look ing, the Camrose Geneal ogy Society is offering a free workshop for beginner genealogists and a refresh er for more experienced genealogists on Saturday, October 15 at 1 p.m. at the Camrose Public Library, downstairs boardroom.

“We will cover some of the “how tos” for start ing researching and incor porating best practices,”

said Camrose Genealogy Society co-president Ja nine Carroll. “We will cover some of the software avail able to help you stay orga nized and use the internet for research–websites–pay or not to pay and how social media can help connect you to relatives.”

The workshop is the perfect opportunity to not only begin the fascinating journey of discovering your past, but get out and social ize with people of different genealogy backgrounds and experience.

“We will also demon strate the resources on the Alberta Genealogical Society website and cover the logic of how belonging to our local genealogical Branch will help motivate and educate.”

Registration is required for the workshop, as seat ing is limited in an effort to ensure the health and wellbeing of all attendees.

To register, telephone 780-781-5100 or email camrosegeneo@gmail.com

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FOR GR AVEL HAULING

Camrose County invites applications from Gravel Hauling Contractor s for the County’s 20 22-2023 Winter Gravel Haul The Gravel Haul consists of winter gravel hauling from November 2022 to March 2023 in order to complete the County Road Gravelling Program.

The 2022-2023 Winter Gravel Haul Tender WG23 -01 may be obtained for $25.00 pe r copy from the Camrose County Public Works Of fice, locate d at 3755 -43 Avenue, Camrose.

Please note your company name, phone number and email are required when obtaining te nder document.

The deadline for applications is 11:0 0 a.m., Octobe r 18, 2022

Please contac t Mark McNary, Gravel & Drainage Superintendent at 78 0- 672- 4449 for further information.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS

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Trojans advance to running provincials

By Murray Green

The École Camrose

Composite High School Trojans cross-country run ners dominated at the zone competition in Red Deer, October 5.

“We had runners in all categories, Grade 10 to 12 in both female and male and won the zone event. We sent 18 athletes and half, nine, are moving onto pro vincials,” explained coach Terry Prescesky.

Provincials for high school athletes will be held on October 15 near Spruce Grove.

“I finished in 17th place and the top 18 advance to provincials. I felt accom plished because last year I placed 13th, but they only took the top 10. I wasn’t fast enough. It felt very good to finish 17th and go to provincials. It has been my dream for a long time,” said Grade 12 girls athlete Mary Searle.

“Allyson Thain was fifth and Meagan Zimmel was sixth in the same event,” added coach Prescesky.

“Personally for me, I want to finish in the top 20 or 25 at provincials. As a team, I think we have a shot of winning provincials again this year. We have more people going this year, so as a team I hope we are able to make it,” said Mary.

“My dad is a crosscountry running coach so he brought me into running and I enjoy it. You feel free and in tune with the envi ronment. I love the chal lenge and camaraderie that it presents me,” said Mary.

“I placed fourth and it was a good race. I was with the third place guy right until the end until he gave a little something extra. I was happy with the results and my pace was good,” said Grade 10 athlete Daw son Ferguson.

“I went in with a goal of

top five and I accomplished that. As a team, I was the top Grade 10 boy, but our senior boys cleaned up the top five, our intermediate guys were good and our junior girls did well. As a team our results were sol id,” added Dawson.

“Since I’m only in Grade 10, I don’t know what to ex pect at provincials. I just hope to do well. I’m not go ing to be results orientated, I want to be in top 20, that would be great,” he contin ued.

“I don’t worry about the weather, I wear the same clothing regardless. One day I get a sunburn and other times freeze, but I fo cus on the race,” said Daw son.

Ava Heie, Dawson Fer guson, Matt Searle, Ally son Thain, Mary Searle, Meagan Zimmel, Kensea Aaron, Colby Anderson and Will Brager all qualified for provincials.

Dumont to sing at gospel concert

By Murray Green

An old time gospel con cert is going to be held in Camrose this fall.

The Old Time Gos pel Sing will take place

on Sunday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Century Meadows Baptist Church.

Special guest of the music concert is well-

known local singer Brian Dumont. This free event is also an evening of fellow ship, as well as music. A coffee time will follow the music.

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Taking a dip

Taking what might be the last dip in Camrose waters for the season, this blue heron stood perfectly still for its photo op.

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week New Norway Duplex

Sascha Dressler

By Lori Larsen

Located in the charming town of New Norway only 20 minutes from Camrose, this newer three-bedroom duplex offers plenty of living space for the growing family, and the smaller community is a great place for children to grow up.

A quaint front porch welcomes you home and is an ideal place to enjoy your morning or evening beverage. Beautiful hardwood flooring leads you into the living room where a seating arrangement can be placed around the large front window to enjoy warm natural light.

Follow through the open concept living room to the stunning kitchen featuring crisp white shaker cabinets accented with dark counter tops, stain less appliances, an area for a coffee bar and a spacious corner pantry.

A two-piece bathroom on the main floor is handy for guests, and a patio door off the eating area leads out to the deck overlooking the backyard.

Retreat upstairs at the end of the day to a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and nicely updated three-piece en suite. Two more bed rooms and a four-piece bathroom are perfect spaces for the children.

Downstairs, a huge family room with a built-in gas fireplace feature wall will be the gathering place for family to cozy up and watch movies or play games.

You will enjoy sitting around the firepit on the outdoor patio area, and will especially love the double detached heated garage. No scraping or wiping off snow in the winter.

Take advantage of the small town perks while still living close to the amenities of the city with this wonder ful property. Both of the separate units at 221 Main Street, New Norway are available, each priced at $249,750. For a private viewing, contact Sascha Dressler at:

Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or 780-781-8242 Cell

Think of raking leaves as Mother Nature’s way of getting you in shape for shovelling snow.

Prett y sure I only need one more bad decision and I’ll have the whole set

Wife: “I am not talking to you.”

Husband: “Okay.”

Wife: “Don’t you want to know the reason?”

Husband: “No, I respect and trust your decision.”

The older I get , the more I understand why roosters just scream to star t their day.

The other day, I yelled into a colander and I strained my voice.

How do you make a bandstand? Take away their chairs.

I accidentally swallowed a dictionar y. It gave me thesaurus throat I’ve ever had.

Nothing says fall like the silent drive home af ter forcing your husband to wear a coordinating out t with you, driving 30 minutes to a lovely fall setting, and having a complete stranger take 314 photos of you both just so you can post a couples picture on social media with the caption, “Still fallin’ for you…”

It’s that time of year when other girls look cute in their annel and I just look like I’ve misplaced my axe.

I think my wife has star ted to show the rst signs of Alzheimers. She said she can’t remember what she ever saw in me

Clocks will go back soon. I hope mine goes back to the month of June

I wish leg hair died in winter like grass does.

Youth is a time of rapid changes. Bet ween the ages of 12 and 17, a parent can age 30 years.

Bir thdays are good for you. Statistics show that the more you have, the longer you live.

Adam and Even had an ideal marriage. He didn’t have to hear about all the men she could’ve married and she didn’t have to hear about the way his mother cooked.

A man sees a sign in front of a house: “Talking Dog for Sale.” He rings the bell and the owner tells him that the dog is in the back yard

The guy goes into the back yard and sees a black mutt just sitting there.

“You talk ?” he asks.

“Of course,” the dog replies.

“So what’s your story?”

The dog looks up and says, “Well, I discovered my gift of talking quite young and I wanted to help the government , so I told the CIA about my gift, and in no time they had me jetting from countr y to countr y, sitting with spies and world leaders in rooms because no one thought a dog was eavesdropping. I was one of their most valuable spies eight years running. The jetting around really tired me out , and I knew I was not getting any younger and I wanted to settle down. So I signed up for a job at the airpor t to do some undercover securit y work , mostly wandering near suspicious characters and listening in. There I uncovered some incredible dealings and was awarded a batch of medals. Had a wife, a mess of puppies, and now I’m just retired.”

The guy is amazed. He goes back in and asks the owner how much he wants for the dog

The owner says, “Ten dollars.”

The guy says, “This dog is amazing. Why on ear th are you selling him so cheap?”

“Because he’s a liar. He didn’t do any of that stu !”

Pat Horton, Camrose Booster