November 1, 2022 Camrose Booster

While recently attending a service at God is Able Tabernacle in Camrose, memories came flooding back for Ryan Campbell, when he noticed one of the famous Operation Christmas Child gift shoeboxes available for packing and mailing through the renowned Samaritan’s Purse Canada initiative. As a young child growing up in Jamaica, times were difficult financially for his tightknit family. A few weeks prior to Christmas 27 years ago, Ryan was anonymously gifted a shoebox while attending church. The red and green cardboard container was crammed full of simple, but meaningful gifts. One such treasure was a wonderful little teddy bear. To this day, that same precious teddy bear remains at his family home back in Jamaica –a symbol of individuals sharing their love for Jesus. The gift of this little bear was and is still life-changing for Ryan. That same nameless bear will eventually make its trip “home” to Camrose. See this remarkable story by Lori Larsen on page 4.

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We caught up with Ryan and his two-year-old daughter Olivia at their home, packing an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. He knows firsthand that every shoebox sent can potentially make a difference in the gifter and the recipient’s life.

Photo by Ron Pilger

Remembrance service back at CRE

By Murray Green

The Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion have moved Remembrance Day Ceremonies on Novem ber 11 back to the Camrose Regional Exhibition.

The Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will lead the Remembrance Day ceremony. Members ask that people be seated by 10:45 a.m. so they can be prepared to start on time because of the observing of two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.

Master of Ceremonies will be RCMP member Tyler Hagel who has put together a slideshow presentation. Offi cer Hagel was born in Cam rose and his parents worked in and around Camrose, and were heavily involved in the community. His father Louie was involved in curl ing and agriculture and his mom Glenda was involved in the schools and laboratory circles.

“I spent a lot of time at the curling rinks and then helping my grandparents shovel snow and other jobs in the crescent that they lived in. My grandparents were always heavily involved in activities with the Legion,” recalled Tyler.

“I grew a love for history and especially military his tory in my teens and became fascinated with European history, especially of the era from the time of Napoleon Bonaparte until into the

Cold War. I started working for the local RCMP detach ment when I was 18, and the members took me under their wings. I then became more and more involved in activities at the RCMP Detachment while attend ing university and in the process, built lasting friend ships. The work expanded to include guarding for the City Police and volunteering wherever I could to help and assist the detachments.”

He applied to join the RCMP and went to training in May 2006. In late Decem ber 2006 he was posted to Fort McMurray.

“I worked general duty on the rural unit provid ing policing services to the rural communities and then moved onto the Traffic Unit, policing Highway 63. I was able to take up curling again and got married in Germa ny to Maja in 2009.”

In March 2012, he was transferred back to Central Alberta and moved to Rim bey. Once there, he became quickly established in the community. He joined the Rimbey Legion, taking on the role of branch president and Sgt. At Arms. “I still have many good friends and contacts in Rimbey. My daughter, Arianna and my son Timothy were both born there as well.”

In March 2016, he transferred to the Red Deer City Traffic Unit where he built on his career in traffic

safety. He was also trans ferred and now works on the Ponoka Traffic Unit, work ing on the QEII Highway, and a little bit on Highway 2A.

“I have travelled now to Europe many times to see family and my in-laws, but also to see historical sites. Being involved and fasci nated with history I have visited many of the battle fields of the World Wars, and others. I have been to Vimy Ridge and Arras and seen the twin spires of white and a young Canada mourning her dead. I have been to Ypres, where St. Julian and Passchendaele are located, and have been to Essex Farm where Flanders Fields was written. My wife is from Dresden, so I have seen the places of devastation from the allied bombing raid that flattened the city and how it was rebuilt.

“Both my grandfathers served in the military, one in the Air Force and one in the army. And almost a sec ond grandfather (after mine passed away who was a gun nery officer in his Majes ties Royal Canadian Navy). My lineage is German so I had great grandfathers that fought in First World War in the east. My family has a history of serving and this has since been passed onto me, as I serve and I feel it is part of that duty to honour and remember all those that came before.”

Food Artisans present to City Council

By Lori Larsen

During a City of Cam rose Committee of the Whole meeting, representa tives Edith Tabler (produc er), Meagan Lethbridge (Ag Communications Commit tee) and Marian Williams (committee member) of the Food Artisans of Camrose County made a presenta tion to council.

“Food Artisans Cam rose County got their start approximately 10 years ago. The County wanted some formal representa tions at the County level,” explained Tabler.

“Currently, we have about 53 people as food ar tisans. Some are primary producers, such as myself, and other people in the City use the products that farm ers grow to create value added products that they then sell to the consumers. We wanted a presence here today to really heighten the awareness of what is hap pening in our County and what is happening in the City.”

Tabler explained that the Food Artisans provide networking and education for local producers. “The Committee also wants to create some opportunities to host events, so people

can experience firsthand the products of the local producers and continue to add producers.”

Lethbridge added that of the 53 food artisans/pro ducers, 34 per cent of them are located in the City of Camrose, and three out of the five farmers’ markets promoted by the Food Ar tisans of Camrose County take place in the City of Camrose

“We have lots of ideas and opportunities for the future,” said Williams. “We just don’t have the man power or administrative support.”

Williams shared ideas being considered by the Food Artisans, including: a survey to determine the economic impact of the local food producers and production to both the City and the County; research done on the comparison of cost of products from local producers versus retail grocers; role in food security; educational opportunities for basic food life skills; pursuing the Taste of Camrose event; updating the Food Artisans of Camrose County and other marketing avenues and access to University of Alberta Augustana Campus

students for conducting evaluations for the Food Artisans committee.

“These are some of the big ones that we need sup port with or have not been able to handle,” noted Wil liams, thanking the County of Camrose for their con tinual help. “We are getting more and more members and friends of the City who use the local foods, so we were wondering if the City would like to become more involved. Can you help us spread awareness through your (social media) links?”

come any administrative (grant writing assistance) or financial support.”

Williams suggested the City consider putting togeth er food baskets containing products from local produc ers to give away at confer ences or special events. “Or plan menus from local food producers or friends of local food producers.”

Inquiries from council Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy clarified the status of Food Artisans of Cam rose County.

“We are through Cam rose County, initially start ed through the Agriculture Communications Commit tee,” said Williams, further explaining that she worked with the County to develop a brochure. “Our primary target market are the food producers. We do the edu cation, networking and col laboration. We are working more and more towards the education and consumer awareness.”

the word out about the dif ferent products available.

Councillor DJ Ilg sug gested the Food Artisans group look into collaborat ing with the Taste Night at the Museum event, should the event occur again.

Councillor Agnes Hoveland asked, “Is there an opportunity for you to utilize the skills other stu dents in the Community Service Learning program use, specifically for grant writing skills?”

Tabler replied that they have been participating with the CSL in some proj ects, usually in the area of sustainable living.

Hoveland suggested contacting Augustana Roy al Institute of Sustainable Communities, Clark Ban nac. “They run grant writ ing workshops. There may be some assistance through his office.”

Williams also asked the City to provide any infor mation they may have on prospective new members throughout the City and welcomed anyone on coun cil to join the planning com mittee. “Or we would wel

Tabler added that the Food Artisans of Camrose County are still under Coun ty of Camrose Ag Services.

Councillor Lana Broker inquired about the basket initiative that was made up last year and suggested do ing that more often to get

“I think Augustana is a real gem for us. We see real advantages there,” said Williams.

For more information on the Food Artisans Cam rose County, visit the Farm ers’ Market websites and the Camrose County Local Food Directory: https:// camrosecounty.civicweb. net/document/91719.

Kindness comes full circle

By Lori Larsen

Imagine the excitement you felt when you opened that special gift at Christmas, wrapped in shiny paper maybe with a bow on top. Perhaps it was something you had seen in a store, or for those of us who remember, something in the Sears Christmas catalogue, and asked for it from Santa or someone else special. Either way, the minute the wrapping paper was torn off, your heart skipped a beat.

For many children, including Camrose resident Ryan Campbell, as a child growing up in Jamaica, that moment was a dream, a hope that he too would be remembered with a gift at the special time of year.

Ryan, a resident of Camrose for 10 years now, remembers all too well the feeling he got when he opened an Operation Christmas Child shoebox over 27 years ago.

“It was in 1995 or 1996 (Ryan was seven or eight years old at the time). My family and I were attending Lilyfield Tabernacle Church (in Lilyfield, Jamaica). It was Christmas time and every year, we would have a Christmas concert and we would receive a shoebox at church.”

Ryan remembers explicitly receiving the box and being excited to return home and un wrap it to discover the wonderful gifts inside.

“We were quite excited. As kids growing up then, we (his family) weren’t fortunate, so we didn’t get a lot of presents,”said Ryan. “Often times, we would see other kids with presents and we would feel a bit down or en vious because we might get a little water gun or balloons.” His parents just didn’t have the means to go out and purchase presents, such as teddy bears or other toys, because money was used to ensure necessities such as food and shelter were being met.

“It was good to receive that shoebox, it made us feel fulfilled in some sense.”

Ryan said they then took the box home and unwrapped it, revealing the ornately decorated red and green box labeled Opera tion Christmas Child (Samaritan’s Purse Canada).

“Inside there was a teddy bear, a little piano with about five buttons–do-re-mi-faso–crayons, a colouring book and some other little items, but those stuck out in my mind. Especially the little teddy bear and piano. Those I have had for years and years.”

Ryan admits those precious gifts meant the world to him when he received them and still hold a very special place in his heart, and the teddy bear still holds a very special place at his family’s home in Jamaica.

“The teddy bear was really stuffed in there and the box didn’t close properly, it was jammed packed in there with stuff,” Ryan recalls fondly. “We didn’t name it (the teddy bear) or really even play with it. I had it in a drawer and it was in that drawer for years. We didn’t want to break it or destroy it.

“Our mom would always say once we re ceived something like that, we should always take good care of it. And we would.”

Ryan thinks often of how a stranger’s kindness of packing a shoebox has impacted his life, but it wasn’t until just recently when Ryan was at church (God is Able Tabernacle) and Operation Christmas Child was men tioned, that he put two and two together.

“They brought in one of the Operation Christmas Child boxes and I thought ‘I have seen that box somewhere before.’ Then I re membered I had one of those when I was a kid.”

He mentioned to his friend Odia that he had received one of those boxes as a child and still had the teddy bear, some 27 years later. “Odia is a friend of Glenda Strauss (one of the organizers of the Camrose Operation Christmas Child initiative) and then I was asked to talk about how I received the shoe box. Everything in life happens for a reason,” smiled Ryan.

Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes have been packed and delivered to less for

tunate children around the world since 1993. The incredible initiative has delivered ap proximately 198 million shoeboxes in more than 170 countries and territories.

Kind-hearted gifters fill the shoebox with items such as a toy (doll, stuffed ani mal, soccer ball and pump), hygiene items, and clothing and school supplies, pack them up, then drop them off at participating busi nesses and organizations to be wrapped and then shipped.

Residents of Camrose and area have been taking part in the gift of giving through Op eration Christmas Child for years, and last year sent 1,568 boxes, stuffed full of wonder ful surprises, adding to the 413,875 packed from Canada, for a total of 10,505,155 packed worldwide.

other places of the world, those things are precious. They are seen as so important. That gift meant a lot.”

Ryan and his wife are instilling in their own two-year-old child the impor tance of giving. They will be joining many other generous Camrose and area resi dents by filling Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.

“You have no clue who is going to receive it at the end of the day. But at least you know it will put a smile on their face, making them feel completely a part of this world. Just be ing a child. Receiving something and talking about the gift and sharing the love of Jesus Christ and that He cares.”

Besides the gift of a present, the shoebox es offer hope to children who have so little. There are people, often from far away places, who care, but more importantly, want them to feel important.

Those teddy bears, toys, new pieces of clothing, books and crayons could very well be the granting of a wish in a child’s life that will follow them through to a future of faith.

Ryan came to Canada to pursue a ca reer in nursing. He worked on the floor at St. Mary’s Hospital for seven years, and now manages Homecare DSL (Supportive Living) for The Bethany Group. His success is no doubt a product of his hard work. One might say his work in a field of helping others could also, in part, be contributed to a nameless lit tle stuffed bear. Despite having been through two hurricanes and moving from home to home, that teddy bear has endured.

“In our daily lives, we sometimes feel like a hamster on a wheel and sometimes the im portant things might get missed. Just giving back to the less fortunate is always a good feeling.

“Just putting a smile on somebody’s face can change the world for them. You have no idea what impact that box you pack will have on somebody’s life (a child).”

For so many children, this shoebox filled with goodies and hope is likely the only gift they will receive.

“These boxes often open doors for Samar itan’s Purse to work with local community leaders in identifying and addressing impor tant needs such as clean water, literacy, vo cational training for women, school meals for children,” said Glenda Strauss.

Ryan remarked, “Even today, I had no clue where that box came from. That wasn’t communicated to us at the church. The box es were just there and handed to us. I was thinking about it and what it did for me and how I felt at that time receiving the shoebox,” which has very much impacted the way Ryan thinks about giving.

“In countries like Jamaica and other parts of the world, such as South America, Asia and Africa, at Christmas they are aware of it, but to have gifts and relish in the whole atmosphere of gift giving and exchange, there wasn’t a lot of that (and in many countries, still isn’t)

“Sometimes, in my experience, we take a lot for granted in this part of the world, but in

If you would like to take part in Op eration Christmas Child, you can pick up a shoebox(es) at the following businesses: ATB, Pedersen Florist, Re/Max, The Lefse House, The Soap Stop, The Sweeterie, Vine sations, Fringe Benefits, Main Street 1908, Dollar Tree and Twists & More.

Fill the box with items such as mentioned previously and include a $10 donation (cash, cheque or online) with each box to cover the cost of shipping. You can also pack a shoebox online at www.packabox.ca

For packing ideas and more details, fol low “Operation Christmas Child Camrose & Area” on Facebook.

“ The goal for Camrose and area is 2022 boxes in 2022,” said Glenda. “These shoebox es bring joy and hope to children and their families in poverty stricken countries. This year, Canadian packed shoeboxes will be go ing to Central America, Ukraine, West Coast Africa and, for the first time, Philippines.”

Collection will take place November 14 to 20 at Century Meadows Baptist Church (3720-66 Street). If you have any questions about collection, contact Kathy Runnalls at 780-678-6328.

On his next trip back to Jamaica (he goes at least once a year), Ryan would like to bring the teddy bear back with him, and will no doubt ensure it remains intact and acts as a reminder of all things good in our world.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Camrosian Ryan Campbell, above, fondly remembers receiving an Operation Christ mas Child shoebox as a young boy grow ing up in Jamaica, particularly a soft little stuffed Teddy bear, pictured below, which to this day he still owns and cherishes.

T hank You

…to our Sponsors and Volunteers for your suppor t in The 1st Annual Conlan Davey Memorial Golf Tournament. To say it was a huge success is an understatement. With all of your suppor t, donations and hard work we were able to raise $15,310, which will be donated to The Conlan Davey Memorial Fund at The Battle River Community Foundation. It will help local kids engage in the sports/ ac tivities they otherwise may not be able to. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this possible and we hope to have all your suppor t again next year at The 2nd Annual Conlan Davey Memorial Golf Tournament, September 16, 2023.

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HOSPICE VISION

Happier in five minutes November is my un-favourite month. Dark in the morning. Dark by late afternoon. Frequent grey skies. Brown or white blah landscape. Winter coming soon, if not already here. The only “holiday” is No vember 11, which is sober ing and sad–lest we forget.

In that context, I was at tracted to an article called, “25 ways to feel happier in the next five minutes” from a website called happier. com. Here are 10, including some personal favourites that weren’t on their list.

1. Smile. When your emotions lift, so does your face. The opposite is true too. When you smile, often your body thinks you’re happy and releases some “happi ness” hormones.

2. Straighten up. When you’re down, you tend to slouch. The simple act of sitting or standing straighter lifts your mood.

3. Move. Walk. Stretch. Crank up the volume and jump around to loud music. It’ll improve your mood.

4. Go outside. Even on cold nasty days, a few minutes out side can blow away some of a downer. On a gorgeous day, a few minutes outside is a definite mood-lifter.

5. Laugh. In Norman Cousins’ Anatomy of an Illness, he describes having a life-threatening illness. He checked out of hospital and into a hotel and watched comedy movies non-stop. His recovery was amazing.

6. Give yourself a treat #1. A frugal friend mastered the art of the tiny inexpensive treat. She adored visiting flea markets and finding bargain trinkets that made her smile.

7. Give yourself a treat #2. The same friend also learned when not to be frugal. For example, she loved good coffee and would sacrifice in other areas to purchase her favourite blend of expensive bold coffee.

8. Help someone. Doing something kind for someone else is a mood-lifter, especially if it’s unexpected (random acts of kindness).

9. Let it go. Choose to let go of old resentments, no matter how justified. You’ll make space in your brain and emotions for more happiness.

10. Say thank you. In a note, at the grocery store, via text message–expressions of gratitude lift your energy.

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In thinking about quick fixes to feel happier, my mind went another place.

I’ve learned something that I didn’t know when I was younger: Sometimes the best thing to do with a down time is sit with it. Don’t try to mood-alter. Don’t try to fend it off. Don’t try to talk yourself out of it. Just sit with it.

Sometimes, just sometimes (it may take more than five minutes), a kind of peace arrives. A softening of the heart. A gentle releasing of anger or dread or sadness or anxiety or frustration or discouragement or whatever. Sometimes there comes a kind of peaceful acceptance that is a gift. The unbearable becomes more bearable.

Peaceful acceptance doesn’t change any of the outer circumstances or inner angst that may trigger your low mood. It’s not exactly happy, but it is a comforting and comfortable place–a place of compassion for the human condition. Surprisingly, sometimes acceptance actually makes it easier to change what needs changing.

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Our culture doesn’t have much patience with dis comfort. It’s almost like we think everything is supposed to be easy and fast. Takes more than five seconds to download a movie? Forget it and move on. Got a pain? There must be a pill.

But nature moves at its own pace. We are creatures of nature, though the more urbanized and technologized we become the more we lose touch with that.

Older cultures understood that life includes pain as well as joy, exertion as well as ease, night as well as day, winter as well as summer, times of disintegrating as well as times of building. Being able to accept all that may be a secret of lasting happiness.

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.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Vision Credit Union presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Hospice Society of Camrose and District. Pictured left to right are Vision Credit Union board director Ron Pilger, Hospice Society board director Kevin Sharp and volunteer coordinator Joy LaBlanc, Vision Credit Union chief operating officer Dan Hautzinger, Vision Credit Union board directors Yvonne Schell and Dean Nelson.

SPECIA L O C CASIONS

• Two locally owned, independent businesses celebrated significant anniversaries in this issue of The Booster Gerry and Sandy Galenza purchased Groves’ Drug from Bert and Jen Groves in 1962. Barry and Janet Galenza purchased the main street phar macy and retail store from Barry’ parents in 1993. Now operating as Groves’ Value Drug Mart, the store has been part of the life of the Galenza family for thirty-five years. Over on 48 Avenue, East, Ken and Laurine Mingo were celebrating thirty-four years of success at Byers Country & Wester n Store. The store was the place to go for wester n wear, straw and felt hats, boots and far m supplies.

• Camrose Veterinary Group was named Camrose Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Dr. Dwayne Elaschuk, and many members of his staff, received the prestigious award from Mike Ploner, chair man of the event. A specialist in dairy herd health and production medicine, Dr. Elaschuk began his career at Camrose Veterinary Group in 1978. Nine years later, he and two partners purchased the practice, of which he is now sole owner

• After long years of saving, two years of intensive fundraising and several months of volunteer labour, The New Moose Hall was officially opened. All of the money required for the project was raised locally by members of the Moose Lodge and the Women of the Moose. Most of the construction was done by volunteer labour under the supervision of a carpenter

• Harry Kuntz, Camrose businessman and far mer, won the Battle River Constituency for the Progressive Conservative Party in the federal election held October 30, defeating Rod Knaut, Liberal; Vincent Eriksson, NDP; and Doug Munro, Social Credit. Mr. Kuntz, 43, was bor n and raised in the Battle River Constituency. Besides being a part of several successful businesses, he owns a ranch/far m in the Viking area.

• An awards program was held at Camrose Composite High School on October 27. Camrose School District Trustee, Dorothy Martin, presented honour pins to Grade 12 Matriculation students William Andreassen, David Henty, Brian Harberg, Coleen Murray, Elizabeth Weiler, William Anderson, Donna Gojmerac and Donna Daley. The Bergstrom trophy for highest academic standing was presented to W illiam Andreassen. Diploma students receiving honour pins were: Patricia Hauser, Jane Olevson, Joan Shoemaker and Deborah Fontaine

The Coldwell Banker Battle River Realty property is well known for our beautiful Norwegian rosemaling features.

Rosemaling dates back to Norway in the 1700s and 1800s. This “rose style of painting” is an art that is synonymous with the life of a former Camrosian, Marie Giesbrecht (formerly Johnson). It’s been 28 years since Marie was selected to put her skills to work on our building.

At present, Marie lives in the Okanagan. She returned to Camrose to visit family and friends. We were thrilled that she stopped by our office for a chat and to check up on her work from more than a quarter century ago. We welcome your visit too! (For professional real estate assistance, or just to admire our rosemaling.)

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Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary November 3, 1972 Al & Lorraine Rosland Congratulations Mom & Dad With love, your family & friends

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Trojans to host senior high volleyball tourney

By Murray Green

The Ecole Camrose

Composite High School Trojans are hosting vol leyball tournaments. Volleyball

All six Trojan volley ball teams are pushing hard to the end of their seasons. The Grade 9 girls are the 2022 divi sional champions and will go for the regional title on November 3rd.

The Grade 9 boys played their divisional championship on October 27.

The junior girls and boys host their champi onship day on November 2. The senior teams will be having a senior night when they host their last regular season game against Wetaskiwin on November 3 and then they host their home tourna ment on November 4 and 5. Both senior teams will compete at zones Novem ber 19 with the chance of going to provincials host ed by Winston Churchill in Lethbridge November 23 to 26.

“Thanks to Ms. Rob inson, Ben Shank and

Augustana student ath letes Cassie Whiteman Kyte and Gregory Kalie for coaching our Grade 9 teams. Mrs. Sellin, Mrs. Mackenzie and Mrs. Sharp for coaching our junior volleyball teams. Finally to our senior coach Hans Haugen,” said ECCHS athletic director Graeme Thain.

Football

The ÉCCHS Trojan football team wrapped up their inaugural nineman football season. The Trojans were fifth after league play beat Pono ka 30-21 to advance to the quarter-final match against West Central High School in Rocky Mountain House.

The Trojans were up at half, but unfortunately ran out of steam, losing and ending their season to the Rebels. “Congratu lations to all our players and thanks to our coach es Belanger, Milang and Miles,” said Thain.

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Kodiaks defeat Calgary Canucks

By Murray Green

The Camrose Kodiaks are on a three game winning streak with a 5-2 victory over Calgary and a 5-4 win against Drayton Valley in Alberta Ju nior Hockey Team action, Oc tober 22 and 23.

Camrose scored with just 13 seconds left on the clock on a power play in the opening period to swing the momen tum in their favour against the Canucks.

Both teams exchanged tallies in the middle frame with Carson Whyte supplying the goal for the Kodiaks.

In the third, after a Cal gary marker, Camrose poured the pressure on the Canucks and found the back of the net three times. Carson Brisson, Owen Dean and Callum Gau scored for the Kodiaks.

Goalie Liam Bechthold stopped 24 of 26 shots direct ed his way. Camrose recorded 41 shots on goal.

The Kodiaks scored twice in the third period against Drayton Valley Thunder to win 5-4 on October 22.

The teams were even af ter 20 minutes, 2-2. Dean and Ryan Sullivan notched even strength tallies. Drayton val ley had the edge in the middle frame with a 2-1 advantage in goals. Gau netted a power play marker to keep the Ko

diaks in the contest.

In the third, Camrose fought back with goals from Noah Alvarez and Jarod New ell to gain the lead and grab the two points.

Netminder Robert An dreakos stopped 40 of 44 shots fired in his direction. The Ko diaks recorded 40 shots on the Thunder net.

Camrose also won 3-2 over Blackfalds to start the winning the streak.

Camrose is at the Recre ation Centre against Drum heller Dragons on November 5 in the next home contest at 7 p.m.

The Kodiaks are at home on November 11 for a 3 p.m. afternoon game against Brooks. Camrose is also at home against Blackfalds on November 22 for a rare noon start.

Bear facts

The contest with Brooks begins at 3 p.m. be cause of the observation of Remembrance Day.

The Blackfalds contest begins at noon in honour of Hockey Hooky, a game featuring school students in attendance, and agricul ture appreciation.

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This is June. In 2021, her contracting company accounts netted her a $6,497 profit shares return. June started the company with a bulldozer and a hoe in 2006. These days, the company keeps June and her husband Don running nonstop. That’s why they’re always counting the days until their twice-annual trip to Huatulco, courtesy of their profit shares rewards. Muchas Gracias!

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Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades project update to council

By Lori Larsen

City of Camrose admin istration provided a report to council updating the progress of the Wastewa ter Treatment Plant Proj ect and Landfill Clay Pur chase project during the October 17 Committee of the Whole meeting.

City Engineering Ser vices manager Jeremy Enarson indicated that the most recent work complet ed on the project regarding pumping upgrades include:

• construction of a sec ond emergency overflow pond near the South Lift Station(SLS) to provide additional storage of un treated wastewater dur ing major rainfall events.

• restoration of public trails that were disturbed during the above activity.

• replacement/upgrad ing of the pump and re turn pipe that transfers stored wastewater from the overflow ponds back into the SLS.

• construction of a con crete pad in preparation for supply of new back-up generator for the SLS.

Treatment upgrades include:

• initial construction of a new aerated treatment cell, Cell C2, by con structing a clay berm

through storage Cell E. Removal of sludge from Cell C2. “The new aera tion equipment for treat ment Cell C2 is being in stalled this month.”

• completed foundation and lower walls for the Process Building. Instal lation of process and elec trical/mechanical pipes and conduit within the under-slab area of the Process Building. Pour ing of the concrete floor slab. Erection of pre-engi neered steel frame, walls and roof for building.

• completed construction of Moving Bed Biofilm Reac tor (MBBR) tanks. Both tanks were recently tested for leakage. Aeration pip ing and diffusers to be installed in the MBBR tanks later this month.

• various yard pipe instal lations, site grading and drainage activities near the Process Building and MBBR tanks.

Storage upgrades, in cluding landfill clay stock pile include:

• completed hauling of clay material from treated wastewater storage Cell I to the Camrose Regional Sanitary Landfill, as well as to other sites on the WWTP site and near the SLS. Excess clay mate

rial to be placed in land fill stockpile this fall as grading activities at main WWTP are completed.

• completed deepening of storage Cell I and recon structed clay liner within the cell. Replacement of damaged drain pipe be tween Cells H and I and the City’s main lagoon discharge pipe. Storage cells are now available for the City’s use.

“Final landscaping, construction of parking lot and trail access will be com pleted in later stages of the project,” noted Enarson.

In his report, Enarson summarized, with estimat ed timelines, the main ac tivities yet to occur on the projects.

Pumping upgrades include:

• construction of new emer gency overflow storage cell at the SLS (complete).

• interior and exterior South Lift Station up grades (ongoing–June 2023).

Treatment upgrades include:

• expanding treatment la goon capacity, including upgrading of the aera tion system to the exist ing lagoons (ongoing–July 2023).

• addition of Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) tankage and related in frastructure (ongoing–July 2023).

• construction of Pro cess Building (ongoing–June 2023).

• delivery and erection of pre-engineered steel building (September/

October 2022).

• remaining site im provements (ongoing–June 2023).

Storage Upgrades, in cluding landfill clay stock pile include:

• expanding the City’s treated wastewater stor age capacity within Cell I (completed).

• clay to landfill (ongoing–spring 2023).

• final landscaping, con struction of parking lot and trail access (fall 2022–March 2024).

With regards to the financial report Enarson said the City has spent over $21,312,000 on the WWTP project thus far.

The anticipated final costs for the Wastewa ter Treatment Plant Up grade at end of project are $47,786,802 with a con tingency of $3,383,198 in comparison to the approved budget of $46,842,339 with a contingency of $4,327,661, totaling $51,170,000.

The anticipated fi nal costs for the Landfill Clay Purchase Project at teh end of the project are $1,768,065 in comparison to the approved budge of $2,791,189 with a contin gency of $312,811, totaling $3,104,000.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Work at the Wastewater Treatment Plant site continues.

Marler Drive rehabilitation design funding approved

By Lori Larsen

City of Camrose Coun cil approved $20,000 in funding from the General Water Infrastructure Re serve to retain an engi neering consultant to begin design work related to the complete rehabilitation of underground utilities along Marler Drive between Park view Drive and 68 Street.

City of Camrose Engi neering Services manager Jeremy Enarson presented a report outlining the de tails on the project thus far.

“The city has and is currently undertaking a number of condition assess ments for the surface as well as the underground struc ture city wide,” explained Enarson. “Right now the underground review is still ongoing and we have iden tified Marler Drive as one of the many areas that are needing some attention by the City in the next number of years.”

He said that the surface condition assessments that were done for the roads and

the sidewalks also corrobo rate the timing of doing this work.

Enarson pointed out that in the draft City of Camrose 2023/2024 Capi tal budget, administration is looking at splitting up the Marler Drive project (approximately 1,600 me tres long) into two or possi bly three phases. “Basically taking it from the east end of Marler Drive to around Mount Pleasant Drive do ing the underground and initial surface works. Then starting the next phase the following year doing some of the underground and ini tial surface works between Mount Pleasant Drive and 68 Street, trying to get ev erything up to the current standard and completely replaced. The final layer of asphalt would be placed a couple of years after the underground works in both phases in order to allow for settlement within the util ity trenches.

“That would mean the underground mains, wa

ter, sanitary and storm plus the services going to the property lines and the associated surface im provements, new curbs, gutters, sidewalks and roadway.”

Based off current es timates, Enarson said the cost for the project over the next four years is estimated to be $11 million. “It is a fairly significant undertak ing. We are planning on designing some of the work in-house, primarily the surface work, but the work with the underground is bigger than we can tackle, so we are requesting some seed funding at this time to allow us to retain a con sultant to help us with this larger project.”

Enarson noted that most of the funding for the project itself will be reviewed and considered through the 2023 and 2024 Capital budget. “But we are requesting $20,000 at this time to allow us to start work and get the consul tant on board.”

Council inquires

Concillor Kevin Hycha asked if the study considered the traffic implications over the course of the project.

“We are definitely look ing at the traffic implications of the actual detours and closures. During the actual work being done it will in volve full closures during the different phases of Marler Drive. Basically from side walk to sidewalk the road will be out of commission.”

City of Camrose man ager Malcolm Boyd ex plained that this particular project would be very simi lar in scope to the 46 Street project.

Enarson agreed adding that this project would be similar to what was done on 48th Street (north side) where the underground was first completed then let sit for a full season and a half to allow for a couple years of settlement before the second application of asphalt, which Enarson said is the preferred pro cess for busier roadways.

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Leave the rabbits alone

I crouched down in the tall grass, listening for the next whistle blasts. I tried to keep perfectly still as my husband walked on a trail nearby, hoping not to give my position away.

I had been away for a weekend in September to Montreal for my aunt’s me morial service, and when I returned, I discovered that my family had invented a new game called “Whistle Tag” while I was gone. They were excited to introduce me to the new game, created by my daughter. First, we chose dark or nature coloured clothes and then headed to the pasture. We each carried a whistle and chose who was “it”.

We raced away from them while they counted to 60, and a minute after that, we all blew our whistles so that whoever was “it” had a chance of finding someone. The game ranged over an agreed upon section of trees with trails on the farm. Three whistle blasts meant that some one new had been tagged, and we each gave an answer ing three whistles. Two whistle blows means you were tired of the game, or couldn’t find anyone and wanted someone else to be it, or you were hurt. Then we would meet at the water bottle drop spot to regroup.

It’s been a struggle to get the kids to go for walks with us lately, as they have gotten older. What was bril liant about the new game was that there was no arguing about being on a walk as we walked to the back pasture. They were still outside, and getting exercise, but sudden ly it was a game and that made it more exciting.

The next thing I noticed was that I depend on my sense of sight way more than my sense of hearing. This game forced us to use more of our senses. I would stand still, and listen to the whistle blows, to figure out where everyone was. Each person’s whistle sounded slightly different, if you could figure that out. If we saw our dog Shadow, it was time to get out of there because some one else was nearby.

I found a few spots where I nestled down in the tall grasses. At one point, my husband passed by within me tres of me. For the most part, we kept moving around, but sometimes I would take a break and sit.

I had two minor disasters. For one, I was running away from my son through the bushes. A few minutes later, I looked down and realized that I was covered in burrs up to my knees. I had to sit down and remove some of them before I continued. Then, I was taking a break in a treed area and got a sliver. Next time, the tweezers on a Swiss Army knife might be a must.

One time, I was sitting down in the grasses (okay, maybe I took a few more sit down breaks than I realized), and I heard what sounded like Shadow running past on the trail. Then 20 seconds later, I definitely heard Shadow whizzing by on the trail, so the first critter must have been a terrified rabbit.

During one game, I ran into my 11-year-old and he breathlessly told me that he was being chased and when he went to jump into the trees, he almost stepped on a bunny! We might be having fun out there, but the rabbits are definitely getting traumatized.

With more of our kids’ activities starting up and the season shifting to what I think of as “almost winter”, the whistle tag game has been shelved for now. I find myself trying to sneak in little moments with the kids – a tickle during lunch making, settling down for a snuggle and book reading amidst getting ready for the next day. Try as we might not to be “too busy”, we do live in the coun try, with three active kids and a dog – there is a certain amount of bustle that we can’t avoid. Finding little ways to slow down a bit with a game like Whistle Tag makes all the difference in how “busy” we feel – though maybe next time, the bunnies will hear us coming and make a quick exit.

Poppy Flag Day launches season

By Murray Green

The Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held a Poppy Flag raising at the city cenotaph beside the museum on October 28 at 10 a.m.

Poppies will be left at various businesses around Camrose and area. Tag Day is a time when Legion

members, along with both Air and Army cadets, will be throughout the area, on November 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You will find Legion members and cadets at several popular locations with poppies available for a donation.

The Remembrance Day service will be held on

Nov. 11 at the Cam rose Regional Exhibi tion grounds. The service begins at 10:45 a.m. with seating at 10:30 a.m. Con tact the Legion to pur chase your wreath for the Remembrance Day ceremo ny, or to leave a donation.

The Legion honours and supports veterans of Cana

da from all wars recent and past including the South African War from 1899 to 1902, First World War from 1914 to 1918, Sec ond World War from 1939 to 1945, Korean War from 1950 to 1953, Persian Gulf War from 1990 to 1991 and the Afghanistan War from 2001 to 2014.

Bachman still going strong at 79

By Murray Green

To say that Randy Bachman is an icon in Ca nadian music is an under statement.

From The Guess Who to Bachman Turner Over drive and on to his solo music, he is still one of the best guitar players in the world. Yes, even at the age of 79.

In fact his latest al bum, Bachman and Bach man, he collaborated with his son Tal Bachman, is another work of art.

He is also working on a documentary about his stolen Gretsch guitar.

Father and son will be appearing on the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Per forming Arts Centre stage on November 10.

“My tour now is more intimate than in the past. It is more one on one with people and sharing stories. I begin chronological where I start out as a teenager in Winnipeg. I share stories about the songs I wrote with The Guess Who. After the break in the middle, I share stories about BTO and Tal talks about his integration into the band and his writing. It is a fun evening, although we are sitting down and talking casual,” explained Randy.

It follows a similar for mat to his radio show Vinyl Tap Presents...Greatest Stories Ever Told (featur ing both father and son).

“We will have a screen behind us to show visuals that go with the stories. The visuals are from the 1960s and up from all over the world and from the bands I was with. We play a song, exactly like the record, but have a visual going on. We also take a lot of Q and A from the audience. I like to see the posters and mer chandise from the past. Back then you travel quickly from one place to another with out seeing a lot of posters from the event. I enjoy see ing those and people often bring to shows now. I’m col lecting those now and it is a fun thing,”added Randy.

“It is fun to tour the prairies where the music started out and it was writ ten. It is really important for me to do. Depending on restrictions, we like to go out after the show and meet with people. I like to meet the people we haven’t met before,” said Randy.

He was reunited with his beloved stolen guitar after 46 years. His cher ished Gretsch guitar was stolen from a Toronto ho

tel in 1976. “I bought the 1957 guitar when I was in my late teens. It was an orange Gretsch, Chet Atkins-Duane Eddy style (they were the guys who played on a similar guitar at the time) and so did Ed die Cochran. I learned to play on that guitar. I wrote all of my songs on that gui tar and recorded all my songs with that guitar,” he shared.

The hits “Shakin’ All Over,” “She’s Come Un done,” “No Sugar Tonight” “No Time” and American Women”–those were all played and written on that guitar.

“Then it was stolen from my hotel room in Toronto. A roadie was a lit tle careless and left it out. I searched for 40 years to try and get it back. I faxed and emailed everybody around the world to try and get it back. I couldn’t find it, so I gave up on it,” recalled Randy.

During COVID-19 the father and son duo were isolated from playing shows and touring. “We put a studio up and started to do Friday night YouTubes of music called Train wreck, where Tal would show up with an acoustic guitar and play five or six songs. I heard them, but never played them. Then I would pick five or six songs that I grew up listening to on the radio and play them with a camera on us. Well, we would make all of these mistakes and it was terrible, but fans loved it. We called it Trainwreck because when you hear songs on the radio all of the vocals and notes are perfect. But to see us live and making mistakes like normal human beings, people really loved it.

In the middle of all these broadcasts, up popped a note saying ‘I found your Gretsch.’ When it was over, I contacted this guy,” recalled Randy.

After decades of searching and a stroke of luck, he got the stolen gui tar back during a Canada Day concert in Tokyo.

“He (the person who claimed they found Randy’s guitar) found a version of ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet’ on the internet, noting I was playing the guitar. He froze one of the frames of a 2019 video and did a facial recognition of every Gretsch he could find on the inter net. He found it with a guy named Takeshi in Japan,” Randy continued.

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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko was joined at the ribbon and cake cutting ceremony for the new Public Works Building by members of Candon and Ledcor, lead contractors on the project. Pictured left to right from Ledcor are Trevor Messal, Rick Ward, Chris Letto, and Mike Roper, City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko, from Camdon Scott McQuaig and Spencer Sieben and from Ledcor Ken Rakoz.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

The City of Camrose new Public Works Building located at 4202-51 Avenue, just east of the old building, officially opened on October 27 and features a large, bright and well-equipped shop area.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko, centre, was joined by several members of City Council and Administration and representatives of the lead and subcontractors, for the official ribbon cutting of the new City of Camrose Public Works Building.

Randy Bachman

Bachman still strong

Continued from page 16

This guy came across a video of Japanese artist Takeshi playing a guitar which very closely resem bled Bachman’s missing Gretsch. After emails be tween Takeshi and Bach man’s daughter-in-law, Koko, who is Japanese, Long’s suspicions were confirmed.

“Most guitars are the same. But, this one had a little knot in the wood that made it one of a kind. Because they were made from plywood, they were easily stained orange.”

“In the video we could zoom in of his playing and could tell it had the same blemish in the wood, the size of a raisin or a dime. Gretsch guitars are actu ally made from plywood. He agreed to trade gui tars. I was lucky enough to find one, a sister guitar, that was even built in the same year, 1957. In fact, the serial number was only two digits off from mine” explained Randy.

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tions in place, he wasn’t able to get to Japan at first.

“We contacted the Canadi an consulate in Japan and they said they may open things up on Canada Day and have a big celebration. I was asked if I wanted to do the switch at the em bassy on Canada Day.”

Randy is grateful for the kindness of musician Takeshi, who so graciously traded back the Gretsch.

“We are doing a ‘rocku mentary’ about the guitar that will be finished next year. We are very excited about the whole thing. I’ve learned my lesson. I am leaving my jewel at home and bringing a replica gui tar to perform and show you in Camrose,” promised Randy.

“I feel very lucky. I had some problems with COVID-19 and whooping

cough, so I’m lucky to still be alive. I did some shows with Burton Cummings this summer. Now I get to go with my band and tell some stories across the prairies. It is going to be a fun tour,” said Randy.

When asked about his favorite song, he said de pending on what day it is.

“That is like saying which one of your children is your favorite. It changes,” he said.

Bailey hosts The Cruel Sea

By Murray Green

The Bailey Theatre has a great line-up of fall and winter shows planned for this season. Here are some of the highlights.

The Cruel Sea double feature, a tribute to Re membrance Day from the Camrose Booster, reflects on the Battle of the Atlan tic which was the longest continuous military cam paign in the Second World War, running from Septem ber 1939 to the defeat of Nazi Germany in May 1945 and one in which Canada played a central role.

Ted Barris, acclaimed Canadian historian, re turns to Camrose to tell the true story of the struggle between the Allied and German forces for the con trol of the Atlantic Ocean.

“Each of our Remem brance Day programs have been built around a movie with a story theme in which Canadians participated. The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest, continu ous campaign in the Second World War. Canada played a central role. The Battle of the Atlantic brought the war to the shores of Canada and even into the St. Law rence River. The first seg ment of the evening will feature author Ted Barris. An intermission will al low people to mingle and then the movie will be shown,” said Blain Fowler of The Camrose Booster

The event begins on Wednesday, November 2 at 5 p.m. and admission is free.

Misery Mountain Boys, presented by Rose City Roots Music Society, is a band fea turing music that sounds like it is drifting from behind a rotating bookcase of a 1930s speakeasy. They hit the stage on Saturday, November 5 at 8 p.m.

Tim Isberg, a veteran soldier, has experienced the real-life challenges while deployed amid the best and worst humanity has to offer. A Nominee for ACMA Male Artist of the Year and top five best albums, Tim is a storyteller who brings an Americana blend of wellcrafted songs to the stage and a unique and endearing array of experiences he shares in a way that makes each listener feel connected. This is a great lead into Remembrance Day, with the show on Thursday, November 10 at 7 p.m.

A Classic Country Christmas with Lisa Brokop will be held at the Bailey on November 25 at 8 p.m. Imagine breaking up your Midnight Mad ness shopping with a great Christmas concert.

Bachman still going strong

Continued from page 17

“‘Takin’ Care of Busi ness’ with BachmanTurner Overdrive is still my favourite song and you hear everywhere you go. It is the fan favourite as well,” said Randy.

“Sometimes I get dif ferent reactions from dif ferent songs. I get people telling me they use the ‘Takin’ Care of Business’ song with autistic children to Desert Storm troopers going into battle. That touches my heart. It is powerful to a lot of people, so I have to go with that one,” admitted Randy.

“I encourage people to come. At my age, you nev er know when I’ll be com ing back or if I can. It will be a great evening because it will be intimate,” said Randy.

He intends to play as long as he is able to for his Canadian fans.

The show is expect ed to be sold out at the Lougheed Centre on November 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Piano man Witter returns

By Murray Green

The Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre hosts the talented Piano Men by Jim Witter concert on November 3. “He is a beloved artist in Cam rose and draws a crowd. This is a new show, but still has Billy Joel and Elton

John songs,” said general manager, Nick Beach.

The Australian Bee Gees Show features music of the legendary band to Camrose on November 11 at 7 p.m. Night at the ECMAs is a new show for the Lougheed Centre on November 18.

“We hatched this idea of

bringing in three artists to make it feel like a mini fes tival night. Fortunate Ones is a contemporary folk duo from Newfoundland, Old Man Luedecke is a two-time Juno award winner and The Once digs into their roots of Newfoundland,” shared Nick.

Hauntingly Happy Halloween

Camrose was not shy of fun things to do for Halloween. Scares and shares were being served up all over the community.

The Boys and Girls Club of Camrose did a fantastic job on the Haunted House that was set up out at the CRE. “Guests” were snaked through a long and spooky trail of ghoulish gore with ghastly goblins. It took approximately 60 volunteers to set up, operate and take down, including 10 to 15 youth every night the Haunted House was open.

Photo to left: Ten-yearold Sabrina Meakins bravely headed in for the “maximum scare” tour.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Lori Larsen, Camrose Trick or treat and ghosts doth meet. The Camrose and District Centennial Museum greeted guests of all ages looking for a variety of Halloween excitement.

Above: Three-year-old Gideon Simms didn’t let a few oddities scare him away from some treats.

Photo left: Two-year-old Everleigh Paquette accepts a treat from a teacher from the past, museum volunteer J-lyn Kuchnerek.

Ten, nine, eight … splat! The 928-pound pumpkin left quite an impression, pun intended, as it was dropped from a crane on October 25 at the CRE.

The Boys and Girls Club of Camrose Haunted House was full of creepy characters.

The automotive section of

Goslin turns truck into a mighty machine

By Murray Green

Acie Goslin of Cam rose owns a 1979 GMC C short box stepside truck.

“I found this truck down by Brooks. I wanted to restore a short box and make a hot rod out of it. I put a 383 stroker engine into it and a 700R4 trans mission. I lowered it five inches in the front and seven inches in the back,” explained Acie.

“The gun medal grey is actually the original co lour for this truck. When I bought it, the truck was white, so I returned it to the original colour,” shared Acie.

C/K is a series of trucks that was manufac tured 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 chassis-cab trucks and medium-duty trucks and served as the basis for GM full-size SUVs.

“I wanted a 1979 be cause it was the last year for that style. I like the round headlights. I think it looks more classy. I also like the square bodies,” added Acie.

The truck is still a work in progress. “I’m

going to add a sound sys tem into it. I have my classy truck, so I thought I would make it into my sporty truck,” he said. Used for both the model branding and the internal model code, C de

FUN FACTS

The third-generation C/K was introduced for the 1973 model year. Designated the Rounded Line gen eration by General Motors, the C/K grew in size inside and out. As pickup trucks increased in use as personal vehicles, cab features and options moved closer in line with GM sedans (with power windows and power door locks becoming options). To further expand its practi cality, a four-door crew cab body was introduced (offer ing six-passenger seating).

While relatively straight-lined and boxy in appear ance (leading to their Square-body nickname from the public) the Rounded Line trucks were the first genera tion of the C/K to be designed with the use of comput ers and wind tunnels, optimizing the exterior shape for lower drag and improved fuel economy. The chas sis was an all-new design (with all trucks receiving a leaf-spring rear suspension); K-Series trucks moved to all-wheel drive (shift-on-the-fly 4x4 was introduced for 1981).

Alongside the introduction of the four-door crew cab, the third generation C/K marked the introduction of a dual rear-wheel pickup truck (Big Dooley). For 1978, the C/K became the first American full-size pick up truck sold with a diesel engine (a 5.7 L Oldsmobile diesel V8); a 6.2 L V8 diesel was introduced for 1982.

noted two-wheel drive; K denoted four-wheel drive.

“I’ve done just about everything to the truck. Everything is pretty much brand new under the hood. New wiper and blower motor and brakes. The front end is actually off a 1980 truck. A buddy of mine had a better one than my bent up one. Somebody hit it before I got it. I had to straighten it out a bit,” shared Acie.

“I like the fact it is so spacious under the hood. I could crawl in and close the hood,” he laughed.

Four generations of the model line were pro duced, including the sec ond-generation Action Line and third-generation Rounded Line vehicles.

“It has an electric water pump and fan. The electric water pump alone saves 14 horsepow er and cools everything down once it is shut off,” he said.

“I had to rebuild the differential because I wanted a different gear

ratio. I put positraction in it. When you put in a big motor, you might as well have posi (positive traction where both rear wheels turn together in unison),” said Acie.

“It is a work in prog ress because I need to work on the interior and put a back bumper on it. This is my toy to play with and take to car shows.”

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MIGHTY MACHINE

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Acie Goslin turned his ordinary 1979 GMC into a mighty machine by adding a 383 stroker engine to give it a little more pep on the streets and highways. He enjoys taking the classy truck to car shows.

Soccer Vikings miss playoffs

By Murray Green

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

Soccer

Augustana lost 6-2 to the Olds Broncos in wom en’s soccer on October 21. Hanna Orge and Hanna Boyce scored for the Vi kings, while goalkeeper So fia Ovcharenko made 11 of 17 saves. Augustana had 12 shots on goal.

The Vikings were shut out by the SAIT Trojans 7-0 on October 23.

Goalie Kristi Bignell stopped 12 of 19 shots on the Vikings goal. That game ended the season for the Vikings.

Cross-country

The ACAC champion ships were held on October 29 at Concordia.

Hockey

The Vikings shut out Portage 7-0 and edged them 4-3 on October 21 and 22 to pick up four points.

In the first game, goalie Rett Rook earned the shut out by stopping all 32 shuts he faced.

On offence, Jordan Mish led the way with two goals, while Jacob Biensch, Tavis Roch, Jaxon Georget, Jake Gudjonson and Jack son Siemens added single markers.

Augustana scored two power play goals in the middle frame and hung on to defeat Portage in a much closer game in the rematch.

Both teams notched a goal in the opening period, with Cameron Shorrock scoring for the Vikings.

Portage scored early in the third on a power play, but Augustana fought back with a goal from Georget to regain the two goal advan tage. The Voyageurs replied later in the period, but couldn’t net the equalizer.

Goalie Rook turned away 27 of the 30 shots di rected his way.

The next home game is on November 11 at 7 p.m. when the SAIT Trojans are in Camrose.

Basketball

The Augustana ladies split two games with the King’s Eagles by winning 90-75 in Edmonton, but los ing a tough 69-67 game at home.

In the win, Tayah Five land led the offence with 21 points, while Larissa Ste phenson chipped in with 17 points. In the rematch, Fiveland again put up 21 points, while both Kamryn de Klerk and Jenessa Doc tor netted 15 points.

On the men’s side, the Vikings won both games, 93-76 and 74-65 against the Eagles.

Brett Marlow scored 20 points, while Ryan Degner added 17 in the first con test. In the rematch, Nic Harder stepped up with 28 points, while Tyler Weenik chipped in with 17.

The next home games are on November 4 at 6 and 8 p.m. against the Red Deer Queens and Kings.

Volleyball

Augustana Vikings women’s team dropped two matches, 3-1 and 3-0, to The King’s Eagles.

On October 21 in Ed monton, the Vikings were led by Shae Boyes with 13 kills, Sarah Dedrick with 37 assists and Rebecca Ole nick with 11 digs.

In the next match, Vi kings were led by Boyes and Kyra Rawlusyk with six kills each, Kari White with 11 assists and Olenick with 10 digs.

On the men’s side, the Vikings also lost 3-0 and 3-1.

In the first match, Devon Nazarchuk had nine

kills, Calder Thompson has 27 assists and Bryce Boan recorded 10 digs.

In the second match,

Boris Kuljanin had six kills, Caelum Hartman counted 16 assists and Boan had five digs.

Augustana Vikings host the Olds Broncos on November 18 at 6 and 8 p.m. for home games.

In loving memory of Ralph Odegard

who passed away on November 4, 2017 I don’t need a special day to bring you to mind, The days I do not think of you are very hard to find.

Each morning, when I awake, I know that you are gone, And no one knows the heartache as I try to carry on.

My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow, What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

My thoughts are always with you, Your places no one can fill. In life, I loved you dearly; in death, I love you still. Love from your daughter

Crush grab first place

By Murray Green

The Camrose Crush de feated the Bonnyville Ponti acs 13-5 to secure first place in North Central Hockey League play on October 22.

Ryley Bennefield and Dillan McCombie each col lected a hat trick and RJ Reed earned six points to pace the Crush attack on of fence.

Camrose built up a 4-0 lead in the opening period to take command of the con test. Reed, Daniel Stollery, Cole Gibson and McCom bie garnered the tallies for Camrose.

After a Pontiacs mark er, Camrose stormed back with five straight goals. Mc Combie, Bennefield with two, Zaine Walker and Matt Hillyers netted middle frame tallies.

Bonnyville pulled them selves back into the game with two late goals in the second and another marker early in the third. However, Camrose secured the two points when Bennefield, Reed, Gibson and McCom bie added to the lead.

Goalie Donovan Auger stopped 36 of 41 shots fired at him for the win in the Camrose net. The Crush re corded 53 shots on goal.

The next home game for the Crush is on November 12 when they face Westlock at 8 p.m. in the Max McLean Arena.

Other homes dates are on November 26 when they take on Morinville, December 10 when they host Lacombe, and on January 28, Bonnyville is in Camrose.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion president Adrian Zinck, right, pins the first poppy on City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko, to launch the Poppy Fund campaign.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion past president Dale Debnam, right, pins a poppy on Camrose Police Service Chief Dean LaGrange.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary president Grace Torpe, right, pins a poppy on Camrose Fire Department Chief Peter Krich.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Comrade Pete Steinman, left, and Kerry Grettum, right, get ready to raise the Poppy Flag at the City of Camrose cenotaph with veterans and community members on hand. A Remembrance Day service will be held at the CRE on November 11 at 11 a.m.

In loving memory of Edward J. Arndt May 25, 1948 ~ November 5, 2001 Always in our hearts and memories Love, your family

Josie

March 19, 1936 ~ October 21, 2022

Josie Jordan, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Camrose, AB, passed away on October 21, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Josie is survived by her two children, Marty (Lisa) Jordan and Verna (Rob) Sand; her grandchildren, Jordan (Amy-Ann), Jared (Baileigh), Brittany (Michael), Rachel (Adrian) and Jenna (Ethan); and her great-grandchildren, George and Ricky Sand.

Josie was predeceased by her loving husband Martin Jordan, her mother Maria Kirar, and her brother Ivan Kirar.

Josie was born in Zavinek, Slovenia, former Yugoslavia, on March 19, 1936, to Maria Kirar. Josie escaped the communist Yugoslavia in the same group as Martin Jordan. They were married in Austria in 1958, and immigrated to Canada in 1959. They came to Canada and began a new life together. Alongside her husband, Josie ran Jordan Construction and M&N Homes while raising the family. Once her family grew up and had their own families, she had the privilege of welcoming five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren into this world.

Josie was a hard-working businesswoman with core values of family and faith. Josie was happiest when surrounded by her family. She was involved in the Catholic Women’s League and participated in many church activities. She loved to spend time outside with her family, partaking in activities such as gardening, hunting, fishing and camping. Josie and Martin had the privilege of travelling to many beautiful places, as well as many trips home to Slovenia to visit family and friends. Josie was known for her outstanding cooking skills, and no one was able to leave her house hungry. Josie will be forever missed by her family.

A Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from the St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, 3605-50 Street, Camrose, with Father Kris Schmidt as celebrant. The service was live-streamed, recorded, and the link is accessible at www.burgarfuneralhome.com

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Josie’s memory may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute or to St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

Dwayne Arthur Schaffrick

December 8, 1947 ~ October 22, 2022

Dwayne Arthur Schaffrick, born December 8, 1947, passed away suddenly on October 22, 2022 at the age of 74 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 49 years, Corinne; his four daughters, Denise Mackowosky of New Norway, Dawn Schaffrick of Honolulu, Hawaii, Erin (Shawn) Pozerniuk of Camrose, and Rebecca Schaffrick of Edmonton; three granddaughters, Alicia and Kaitlynd Mackowosky, and Jaslyn Pozerniuk; three grandsons, Isaac Pozerniuk, and Zachary and Benjamin Smith; and one greatgrandson Gabriel Mackowosky.

A Memorial Service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Service building of the Leduc West Antique Society, 49541 RR 260, Leduc County.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Dwayne’s memory may be made to the L.W.A.S. or to a charity of one’s choice.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

Over 110 years of

David Murray Campbell

December 25, 1932 ~ September 6, 2022

David Campbell, beloved husband of Ingrid, passed away on September 6, 2022 at the age of 89, surrounded by his family. Just a few days before his passing, he stated that he “had a wonderful life”.

David was born on December 25, 1932 at the family home in the Ankerton, Alberta area to Vic and Miriam Campbell. He started his early schooling at East Lynne School, where in Grade 6 he was already responsible for starting the fire at the school. Many mornings, he made his way through bad storms on horseback and may have been the only student to attend that day. He later attended Rosalind School and then the Vermilion School of Agriculture. After graduating, David returned home to farm with his parents. In 1965, he purchased a nearby farm, and in 1966, he married Ingrid Nelson, a teacher at the Rosalind School.

Left to cherish his memories are his son Murray (Kaeli) and granddaughter Elsi; sisters Victoria Christensen, Carol Rude, Rhondda Schendeler (Doug) and Lorna (Gene) Walters. David was sixth in a family of ten. He had numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved. He was predeceased by his parents and brothers Thomas, Robert, Brian, and Stewart and sister Miriam Garbe.

David was a dedicated husband to the love of his life, Ingrid; a loving father to Murray; and a devoted grandfather to Elsi, the joy of his life.

After retiring as a farmer, he and Ingrid moved to Wynndel, BC to an acreage with a fruit orchard. Murray and his family lived nearby, and it was here that David and Ingrid considered themselves remarkably fortunate in being able to spend much time with Elsi. Creston proved an ideal retirement location where David could follow his passions – fishing, hunting, quadding, camping and coffee with friends. He especially enjoyed time spent with friends. David and Ingrid loved to travel. Trips included Australia, Costa Rica, outdoor adventures with Murray and his family, time-sharing with Doug and Rhonda, and camping trips with friends and family.

Health issues over the last few years made life “just okay”, as David would say. During this difficult time, the family was very appreciative of those who gave a helping hand, and wish to share a heartfelt thank you.

A private family prayer service was held in David’s honour.

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.

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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.

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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.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ROUND HILL ELKS –Chicken and Ribs Supper at Round Hill Community Centre. Saturday, November 5. Cocktails 6 p.m., supper 7 p.m. Advance tickets ONLY. $30 each. Contact Allen Hayduk 780-608-9483 or Round Hill Elks members.

ARMENA REA VOTING –(extraordinary resolution) results from October 20, 2022. 377 votes cast. One spoiled vote, 144 “NO” keeps the REA, 232 “YES” sells the REA to FortisAlberta. (61.5% of the votes cast were ‘yes’). For the extraordinary resolution to pass, more than 66.66% had to vote ‘yes’, therefore the Armena REA will remain and not be sold to FortisAlberta.

THE CAMROSE WILD ROSE DANCE CLUB – dance will be held again on Nov. 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located at Mirror Lake Centre, 5415-49 Avenue, Camrose. The admis sion is $15 each and includes lunch. The band for this dance is SPARKLING TONES. Please come and join us for a great time. For more information, please call Hilda at 780-781-5649 or Neil at 780-672-9549.

PERSONAL

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

PETS

BULLMASTIFF/CAIN CORSO CROSS – puppies. Very large breed. Brindle/tan/ black. $1000 ($500 deposit). 780603-4611.

TO GIVE AWAY

FRIENDLY KITTENS –need warm homes for winter. Litter trained, 10 weeks old. Pics available. 780-226-5415.

TWO KITTENS – 24 weeks old. One fluffy grey, other one tiger grey. Tame and litter trained. Call 780-608-6189.

LOST and FOUND

LOST – in Enevold Drive 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.

HELP WANTED

KIDS CAMPUS DAY CARE SOCIETY – requires immediately part time COOK’S ASSISTANT to cover a mater nity leave. Cook’s Assistant will need secondary school diploma or equivalent. Post secondary education in culinary, hospitality

field in food production is

Has or is willing to obtain Food Safe, WHMIS, First Aid, Police Check with vulner able sector clearance, and CWIS

clearance. Apply in per

with

to Kids Cam pus Daycare Society, 5604-47 Avenue, Camrose or contact Denean at 780-672-0152.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

2ND

IN

Call Rick the Painter, 780-672-0391.

SERVICES

–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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

GENEROUS OFFICE MAIN STREET CAMROSE

LOCAL HANDYMAN! –Need a helping hand? Call or text me with details for a free quote. Over 20 years’ construction experience. Licensed & Insured. Door & Window Installation / Soffit & Fascia / Siding / Exterior House Painting / Baseboard Install / Basic Plumbing / Light Fixture Installation / Deck & Fence Repair / Cabinets & Countertops / and much more… “I solve problems for homeowners and landlords.” Phone 780-686-4045. Email: bluetruck13@hotmail.com

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.

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

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

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!

ESPECIALLY NICE OFFICE SUITE

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.

BRAND NEW 2-BED ROOM – one bath bi-level units available. Located close to hos pital and downtown. Rent plus utilities with water included. No smokers, partiers or pets. 780608-8315 to enquire.

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.

TWO-BEDROOM SUITE

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!

– ground floor unit offers zero step access. Recently renovated, and brand new flooring through out. Two private balconies. Con venient downtown location, just one block from Co-op grocery store and Mirror Lake walking paths. Clean, quiet, non-smoking building, owner managed. No pets. In keeping with our existing profile, we are inviting inquiries from mature, responsible adults. Snow shovelling and yard care provided free of charge. $1050 rent includes heat and water. Phone 780-878-4684.

ONE-BEDROOM BASE

MENT SUITE – close to mall. Includes all utilities. No smok ing, no pets. Suitable for Chris tian lady. 780-672-3940.

CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued)

TWO-BEDROOM APART MENT SUITE – Available December 1. 780-608-3820.

FOR LEASE

1 BED, 1 BATH APART MENT – Assignment of Lease. Available starting January 1, 2023 until July 31, 2023. Abil ity to renew lease. $1022/mo. (Includes heat and water). $399 security deposit. Unfurnished. Laundry in building. Quiet build ing. 10 min. walking distance to downtown Camrose and Augus tana campus. For any inqui ries please contact by phone at 403- 926-2402 or email Sydney. Wintrip@gmail.com.

MACHINERY

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

LIVESTOCK / FEED / AG

EIGHT COWS WITH CALVES AT FOOT – and six bred heifers all bred back to Short Horned bull. Mainly Black Sim mental crosses. 780-376-2189.

REAL ESTATE

RESIDENTIAL LAND FOR SALE – PERFECT PROP ERTY FOR CAR COLLEC

TORS 1440 sq. ft. garage on large, landscaped lot in Duggan Park, Camrose. MLS #1232458. Contact Lisa Rohr 780-781-6859.

MISCELLANEOUS

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.

FLOW THROUGH TAIL GATE – for Dodge half ton. $75. Pick up in Killam. 780-385-3320.

J.D.’s WINTER SPECIALS! Asst. of serviced snow blowers! starting from $295 and up. Beat the rush –get your blower serviced. 780-679-3414

FARM LA ND FOR SALE BY TENDER

BR EN DA FINK hereby offers the following pa rcels of la nd in Flagstaff County for sale by tender, subject to all existing reservations and exceptions stated on the existing Certif icates of Title:

PA RCEL 1: LI NC: 0023 115 000

MERI DI AN 4 RA NGE 15 TOWNSH IP 42

SECT ION 16

QUARTER NORT H WEST

EXCEPTING THER EOUT ALL MINES AN D MINERALS AR EA: 64.7 HECTAR ES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

PA RCEL 2: LI NC: 0013 276 639

ALL TH AT PORT ION OF TH E NORT H EAST QUARTER OF SECT ION NINE (9) TOWNSH IP FORTY TWO (42)

RA NGE FIFTEEN (15) WEST OF TH E FOURTH MERI DI AN WH ICH LI ES NORT H EAST OF TH E NORT H EAST ER LY LI MI T OF TH E

RAILWAY RIGH T OF WAY AS SHOW N ON RAILWAY PLAN 5373AS CONTAINI NG 34.5 HECTAR ES (85. 24 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

EXCEPTING THER EOUT ALL TH AT PORT ION BEING A ST RI P OF LA ND FIFTEEN FEET IN WI DT H LY ING NORT H EAST OF AN D ADJOINING TH E SA ID NORT H EAST ER LY

LI MI T OF TH E SA ID RIGH T OF WAY AN D EXTENDING BETW EEN TWO LI NES DR AW N PERPEN DICU LA R TO TH E CENTRE LINE OF TH E SA ID RAILWAY RIGH T OF WAY TH ROUGH POIN TS THER EON SI XTEEN HUNDRED AN D FIFTY (1650) FEET AN D TW EN TY THREE HUNDRED AN D FIFTY (2350) FEET RESPECTIVELY FROM TH E EAST ER LY BOUN DA RY OF TH E SA ID SECT ION NINE (9), CONTAINI NG 0.097 HECTAR ES (0.24 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THER EOUT ALL MINES AN D MINERALS AN D TH E RIGH T TO WORK TH E SA ME

Parcel 1: NW 16 is comprised of 125 +/– acres cultivated and 35 +/– acres fenced past ure with dugout There are no bi ns or buildings. Income from power line is approximately $2420. 25 Parcel 2: NE 9 is comprised of 75 +/– acres cultivated and 10 +/–acres lowland/slough There are no bi ns or buildings.

Power Line payments and Su rface Lease payments, if any, received by the Vendor before closing will not be adjusted and all futu re payments will be assigned to the new Pu rchaser.

Tenders may be made for any one or any combination of the said pa rcels.

Tenders are to be subm itted in sealed envelopes ma rked “F IN K Tender”, to Scot t Fa rn ha m at Fa rn ha m West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Ba rr isters and Solicitors, 5016 -52 St reet, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1V7, on or before 12:0 0 noon, November 9, 2022, and shall be accompanied with GST number and a certif ied cheque or ba nk draft payable to Fa rn ha m West Stolee Kambeitz LLP in tr ust for 5% of the tender pr ice.

No conditiona l tenders will be accepted and the highest, or any tender, will not necessar ily be accepted

Tenders will not be opened in public The deposits of all unsuccessf ul tenderer s will be returned to them by mail

The successf ul tenderer will be obligated to complete the pu rchase on or before December 14, 2022. The 5% deposit shall constitute a deposit towa rds the pu rchase price. Ta xes will be adjusted on closing date There will be no ot her adjust ments. Should the successf ul tenderer fa il to complete the transaction by the closing date, thei r deposit will be forfeited.

For further information or to view the proper ty, please contact Brenda Fi nk at 780-385-1517

AUTO

2006 CHEV MALIBU –2.2L engine, cruise, a/c, good tires. Economical, dependable. $1900. 780-672-0789.

Special Olympics athlete represents area in Texas

By Lori Larsen

Special Olympics Cam rose affiliate athlete Jus tin Sitler will be heading to Round Rock, Texas on November 2 to the LETR (Law Enforcement Torch Run) International Con ference, representing the Camrose affiliate.

Special Olympics athletes who have contributed to the success of the Law Enforce ment Torch Run (LETR) on a local, state/provincial, or national level.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HE ARING

BYLAW NO. 1520

Pursuant to Section 606 of th e Municipal Gove rnment Act, th e Council of Camrose County gi ves notice that it ha s gi ve n Firs t Re ading to Bylaw No 1520 to amend Camrose Intermunicipal Deve lopmen t Plan 1461 to amend Ma p 5: Grow th Deve lopmen t Ty pe

Th e purpos e of this Bylaw is to redesignate a port ion of SW 14 -47-20 -W4 from futu re commercial / industrial to futu re residential.

Anyone af fected by this Amendment may ma ke writ te n submission s befo re 12:0 0 noon , Tuesday, Nove mber 15, 2022. Th e Public Hearin g for Bylaw No 1520 will be held on Tuesday, Nove mber 22, 2022 at 9:45 a.m. in th e County Council Chambers , 3755 -4 3 Avenue Camrose, Al be rt a T4V 3S 8. Wr it te n submission s will be heard fi rs t, oral submission s will be heard as time permits.

Copies of th e proposed Bylaw a re available online at www.count y.camrose. ab.c a

2004 DODGE DUALLY 3500 – 5.9 Cummins 6-speed standard. Fully loaded, low mileage. Offers. 780-672-9493.

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.

In December, Justin was recognized during the LETR International Execu tive Council virtual awards ceremony for receiving the LETR International Execu tive Council Athlete Award.

The award is given in recognition of outstanding

The Council Athlete Award nominee is someone who contributes to Torch Run and Special Olympics in spirit, dedication and enthu siasm in an effective fashion.

Justin is a familiar face in Camrose both on and off the sport fields, and has a love for softball and bowling.

right of fi rs t refusal.

Unsuccessfu l te nderer s will be notifi ed by mail , an d their cheque s returned

Successfu l te nderer s shal l be obligated to complete th e pu rc hase on or before December 14, 2022, an d their cheque shal l constitute a deposit toward s th e pu rc hase price.

Successfu l te nderer will be responsibl e for th e cost of title insuranc e to facilitate timely closing.

For fu rt he r in fo rmation, or to vi ew th e proper ty, please cont ac t Dennis at 78 0- 672-3925

Lifesaving volunteer recognized

By Lori Larsen Local Camrosian Kerry Brager was recently rec ognized by the Royal Life Saving Society Canada, Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch for his outstanding service as an active volunteer.

“I was fortunate enough to be nominated for the ser vice commendation for vol unteering with the Lifesav ing Society,” said Kerry. “I have been involved with the sport for about nine years now. It originally was a sport my children were in terested in and I could help facilitate their participa tion. It grew from there.”

YOU’RE INVITED!

Our location in Camrose, AB is in the process of hiring for food ser vice super visors and team member positions!

We invite you to visit our upcoming job fair. Please bring a copy of your resumé and any questions you may have. We encourage you to stop by and are excited for your future with us. Don’t miss out on this amazing oppor tunit y!

What: A&W Job Fair

Where: Canalta Hotel Conference Room 4710-73 Street , Camrose, AB T4V 0K2

When: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 from 9 am to 5 pm

Why: To join the A&W and Canalta Family!

As an A&W Super visor or Team Member you receive:

• A competitive wage

• Food discounts

• Great training

• Grow th oppor tunities throughout the entire organization

• Long-term friendships and working relationships

• Experience in the ser vice industr y and business management

• Oppor tunit y to increase wage

• Optional health, dental, long -term disabilit y, and life bene ts af ter 6 months of full -time employment

Working with A&W is more than just sharing a love of great burgers. By joining our team you’ll be on the front lines, helping us change the fast-food landscape. From eliminating plastic straws, to root beer made with all -natural avours, to being the rst national restaurant chain in Canada to o er the plant based Beyond Meat Burger, we’ve never been the kind of company to sit back and wait for change to happen. For us, it’s all about doing the right thing for our food, people, community, and environment

We look for ward to meeting with you,

The A&W Family in Camrose, Alberta!

Kerry added that his oldest child quickly took to the competitive stream and his other two children fol lowed suit. “Like any sport involving children, it takes a multitude of volunteers–which usually is the parent or parents.”

With a strong desire to become involved and help out where he can, Kerry took various courses to be come an official on deck, and made himself available to help with equipment or anything the team needed.

“As my children grew in their own passion with the sport, I grew my skills and even started swimming my self.”

In awe of the fact that he swims alongside youth who share the same passion for the sport that he does, Kerry commented, “There is no greater pleasure than having a six-year-old shar ing his joy with his parents, pointing at you while excit edly exclaiming, ‘That is the guy I almost beat.’”

Kerry was the recipient of a Service Commendation Award, which is given to ac tive volunteers with a mini mum of two years’ service.

He was recognized at Lifesaving Society Investi ture of Lifesaving Honours ceremony held on Friday, October 14 at the Govern ment House in Edmonton.

“Even through my time as a swimmer, I contin ued to volunteer and help where I could. I believe in the karma of volunteering to give back in the same sport one competes in.”

The Lifesaving Society

is a not-for-profit full ser vice provider of programs, products and services de signed to prevent drowning, composed of nationwide volunteers and affiliated with over 2,000 swimming pools, waterfronts, schools and clubs.

Camrose Lifesaving Society offers a curriculum to schools and the com munity through lessons, leadership programs such as Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross, or National Lifeguard Certification.

“I value and uphold the humanitarian cause this sport is rooted in,” explained Kerry. “It values drowning prevention above all else, and the sport of lifesaving is one way of re ducing drowning deaths in a community.”

As for the competition stream of Lifesaving Sport, Kerry said it can lead to many far places or could just be in your home community.

Case in point, a fivemember team from Cam rose, consisting of William Allaway-Brager, Ethan Verbaas, Kayla Vogel, Sam Brager and Sevcan Isik as alternates, recently re turned from the World Lifesaving Championships 2022 held in Riccione, Italy.

“The skills these swim mers learn are invaluable and will stay with them the rest of their lives,” said Ker ry, not to mention make our community that much safer.

“To this day, my great est pleasure is sharing this passion and experi

ence with new parents and community members,” said Kerry. “We have a brilliant community that stands behind the swimmers of Camrose.

“At our home meets, we have had community vol unteers offer their time and dedicate it to the sport–this is remarkable.”

While honoured to have been selected as a recipient of the Service Commenda tion Award, Kerry accepts it on behalf of all volun teers who give of their time for the betterment of the sport, participants and community.

“This award represents all those who have stood on deck, helped a swimmer or been there in any manner as they pursued their pas sion. I was only one person nominated, but in this com munity, there are several who contribute equally if not more than me and are equally as deserving.”

Humbled by the fact that he was nominated for an award for something he is very passionate about in which he has so much fun participating, Kerry con cluded, “I appreciate the multitude of volunteers needed for every sport in this community, as it highlights the best of our community and all are de serving of an award or ac knowledgment.”

For more information on the Camrose Lifesaving Society, visit the www.cam rose.ca/en/recreation-andleisure/lifesaving-society

Summar y of Position:

The Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for diagnosing, estimating, repairing, and per forming maintenance to a wide variety of heavy equipment and vehicle eets owned and/or operated by the County, in accordance with policies and bylaws established by County Council

Some key responsibilities are as follows:

1. Per form regular journeyman level diagnostics, estimating, repairing, and maintenance to heavy equipment and vehicles

2. Complete work orders as work is being per formed

3. Respond to ser vice calls in the eld and make emergenc y repairs as required

4. Conduc t equipment inspection programs according to predetermined schedules

5. Per form other shop related tasks and maintain a clean and safe work area.

6. Responsible for ensuring compliance with Flagsta County Policies, the Health and Safety Program and the Human Resources guidelines and procedures

7. Such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Super visor

Quali cations:

1. An Alber ta Journeyman Cer ti cate as a Heavy Equipment Technician.

2. A minimum of t wo (2) years of related experience in this eld in order to be able to per form the duties completely and e ec tively.

3. Eligible and willing to obtain a Commercial Vehicle Inspec tion Program (CVIP) licence.

4. Ability to establish and maintain e ec tive working relationships in the course of work, including the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment as well as independently.

5. Ability to operate light duty equipment.

6. Basic knowledge and abilit y to operate heavy equipment is considered an asset

7. Must supply a basic set of tools

8. Valid class 5 driver’s licence with Q-Endorsement with driver’s abstract. Class 3 preferred.

All candidates are required to undergo and pass a drug and alcohol screening as a condition of employment.

Position Type: Temporar y Full-time

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8 hours/day

S alar y Range: $33.72/hour to $41.48/hour

Closing Date: Will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumé along with a cover letter by mail or email to:

Flagsta County 12435 TWP RD 442, PO Box 358, Sedgewick, AB TOB 4CO

Contac t: Kevin Kinzer, Shop Super visor

Email: kkinzer@ agsta .ab.ca Phone: 78O-384-41O6

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Flagsta Count y; however, only those chosen for an inter view will be contacted.

Box

Camrose, AB

Email: piomac@telusplanet.net

EMPLOYMENT

Submitted

Kerry Brager received recog nition for volunteer services.

PUBLIC SALE OF LAND (Municipal Government Ac t) Hay Lakes

Notice is hereby given that , under the provisions of the Municipal Government Ac t, the Village of Hay Lakes will of fer for sale, by public auction, in the Village Of fice, 115 Main Street, Hay Lakes, Alberta on November 17, 2022, at 2: 00 p. m., the foll owing parcel:

Roll No Lot Block Plan C of T Reserve Bid 1260 0 3,4 10 5806HW 092 317 44 8 $187,800

1. Any parcel of land offered for sale may be redeemed by payment of all arrears, penalties, and costs by guarante ed funds at any time until the proper ty is declared sold

2. Each parcel of land offered for sale will be subject to a reserve bid and title will be subjec t to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certif icate of title.

3. The lands are being of fered for sale on an “as is, where is” basis, and the munici pality makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the state of the parcel nor its suitabilit y for any intended use by the succes sful bidder

4. The auctioneer, councillor s, the chief administrative of ficer and the designated of ficers and employees of the municipality must not bid or buy any parcel of land offered for sale, unless directed by the municipality to do so on behalf of the municipality

5. The purchaser of the proper ty will be responsible for proper ty taxes and utilities for the current year There will be no adjustment to the date of sale

6. The purchaser will be required to execute a sale agreement in form and substance provided by the municipality

7. The successful purchaser must, at the time of sale, make payment in cash, certif ied cheque, or bank draf t payable to the municipality as follows:

a. The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR

b. If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non- refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale

(if the ce rtif ied cheque or bank draft exceeds the final purchase price, the excess will be refunded within a reasonable time)

8. GST will be coll ec ted on all proper ties subjec t to GS T.

9. The risk of the proper ty lies with the purchaser immediately following the au ction.

10 The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession

11 The purchaser will be responsible for registration of the trans fer including registration fees

12 If no of fer is received on a proper ty or if the reserve bid is not met, the proper ty cannot be sold at the public auction.

13 The municipality may, af ter th e public auction, beco me the owner of any parcel of land that is not sold at the public auction.

14 Once the proper ty is declared sold at public auction, the previous owner has no further right to pay the tax arrears.

Dated at Hay Lakes, Alberta, August 15, 2022

Managed by: TA Xervice K. Shannon Year wood Chief Administrative Of ficer Village of Hay Lakes

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HE ARING

BYLAW NO. 1521

Pursuant to Section 606 of th e Municipal Gove rnment Act, th e Council of Camrose County gi ves notice that it ha s gi ve n Firs t Re ading to Bylaw No 1521 to amend La nd Use Bylaw No 1373

Th e purpos e of this Bylaw is to redistrict N ½ NE 11-47-21-W4 from A – Ag ricultural to RCI – Rura l Commercial and Industrial Th e intent is to allow indoor an d outdoo r ve hicle storage.

Anyone af fected by this Amendment may ma ke writ te n submission s befo re 12:0 0 noon Tuesday, Nove mber 15, 2022. Th e Public Hearin g for Bylaw No 1521 will be held on Tuesday, Nove mber 22, 2022 at 10 :0 0 a.m. in th e County Council Chambers , 3755 -4 3 Avenue, Camrose, Al be rt a T4V 3S 8. Wr it te n submission s will be heard fi rs t, oral submission s will be heard as time permits.

Copies of th e proposed Bylaw a re available online at www.count y.camrose. ab.c a

DEATHS

Josie Jordan of Camrose, on October 21, at 86 years of age.

Shirley Janet Johansen of Camrose, on October 21, at 85 years of age.

Dwayne Arthur Schaf frick of Hay Lakes, on October 22, at 74 years of age.

William Joseph Savorn of Camrose, on October 22, at 86 years of age.

Esho Khamees of Camrose, on October 25, at 71 years of age.

Buffaloes enter playoff season

By Murray Green

The Camrose Buffaloes bantam team won a 38-0 shut out over the Strath cona Wolverines on Octo ber 22. Camrose is waiting to see who they meet in the playoffs.

Peewee

The Camrose Buffaloes peewee team played on Oc tober 22. “Sometimes the ball rolls funny for every one. That was the story for the Buffaloes peewees when they took on the Seahawks Saturday. The cold weather seemed to throw off the team and a lot of the play ers could not get out of first gear. With a lot of dropped balls due to the wet condi tions the offensive timing was thrown. They just could not find a flow and whenever we seemed to get something going, we fumbled the ball and turned it over to the Se ahawks,” shared coach Troy Christie.

“With the rough offen sive play, it kept the defence very busy on Saturday. The defense played hard and made some big hits. But in the end, it just wasn’t enough to pull us through without the scores from the offense. It was an op portune time for the team

to lose, however. Remem bering what it feels like to lose, sometimes it can drive a team, especially going into the first round of playoffs. It will also give us another opportunity to skip another week and not have to take a two-week break,” said coach Troy.

Atom

On Thanksgiving week end, the Camrose Buffaloes atoms each played a game in Beaumont. “Our Buffaloes atom Red had an amazing last league game against Beaumont Bears (Orange) on Sunday, October 23. The Buffaloes came out very fo cused from their practices during the week. In our weekly drills they worked hard on their offensive plays and were able to use those skills to create some amaz ing plays in their final game of the season. On the defen sive side of our game, our players were very much in sync with each other, work ing well as a team and pre venting any movement up the field, stopping Beau mont from getting close to making any touchdowns. Notable teamwork shown by Caleb Stinson, Nigel Pluim, Bobby Orr and Duke Scran nage. The game ended in a

win for the Buffaloes. It was a nice, strong end to our season,” said coach Pier Ju neau.

“In our Sunday, October 23 game against Leduc Cats (Gold), our Camrose Buffa loes (Navy) started out very strong. Our defence took the field first, making some big stops preventing the Cats from making any huge gains up the field. When our offence took the field they worked very hard at creat ing their plays and moving upfield as fast as they pos sibly could. As the game continued, our defence had a hard time preventing big ger movement up the field which brought us to a loss of 3-1. All of our players put in 110 per cent; our Buffaloes played with a lot of heart and as their coach, I am so proud of their steadfast attitude and tenacity. We saw some great teamwork from players Zander Ram beau, Atreyu Michel, Jacob Danko, Nathan Zaleski and Matthias Macintyre,” said coach Juneau.

The Navy team along with seven other atom teams took the field during the halftime of the Edmon ton Elks game.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Edmonton Elks offensive lineman Steven Nielsen passes on some advice to Buffaloes player Clark Webster in Camrose on October 19.

Local Kodiaks player Sharp commits to Union College

By Lori Larsen

Another Camrose Ko diaks player’s hard work and dedication has pro vided them an opportunity to continue their hockey career while obtaining a post-secondary education. Camrose Kodiaks defence man Cooper Sharp recently committed to Union College (NCAA Division 1) in Sche nectady, New York, USA.

Sharp, a homegrown Camrosian, grew up with the goal and dream of be coming a Camrose Kodiak. He worked his way up through Camrose Minor Hockey keeping close tabs on his hometown Junior A team, the Kodiaks, as they brought home the AJHL Championship five times.

Sharp’s tenacity paid off when he started as an affiliate with the Kodiaks last year, playing three games. So far this year, Sharp has nine points in 16 games for the Kodiaks and continues to give back on the ice and in his com munity. He has trusted the coaching staff and the pro cess in Camrose and is now reaping the rewards.

“We sat down with the Sharps two years ago and laid out a plan and it is ex citing to see it all come to gether,” said Kodiaks head coach Clayton Jardine. “A lot of trust and commitment

from both sides was needed and it couldn’t have worked out any better. Cooper is go ing to a great school with a great coaching staff.”

Sharp joins others such as Ryan Rutz, Riley Ridell, Scott Galenza, Richard Pet iot, Mark Szott, Tim Green, Jason Fleck, Andre Blanch ette, Dean Petiot, David Ja cobsen, Kenny Bradley, Karl Stollery, Kyler Kupka, Ryan Huolt, Brennan Davis, Ja cob Kendall, Cody Laskosky and Lane Brockhoff as local Camrose players who have

committed to post-second ary college while being a Camrose Kodiak.

“I am very excited for Cooper,” said Jardine. “Cooper really took advan tage of the COVID years and became one of the best 2005-born defenceman in Western Canada. He has worked for everything that he has earned.”

Sharp is yet another example of how staying ac tive, engaged and involved supports growth and builds futures.

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week Brand new zero-step home

By Lori Larsen

This stunning 1456 model zero-step home located in Ironwood Estates is the ideal home for retired or semi-retired owners. Located in a community designed for active adult living, walks in Stoney Creek Park are steps away.

The stylish interior of the home is highlighted by a light colour pallet with crisp white accents. Gorgeous vinyl flooring, along with nine-foot ceil ings and plenty of natu ral light, make the home bright and airy.

The large living and dining area is open to the stylish kitchen which means the person pre paring meals is always included in the conver sation. A large sit-up

breakfast bar, beauti ful cabinets and plenty of storage with a corner walk-in pantry make the kitchen complete.

The good-sized pri mary bedroom boasts a spa-like private en suite complete with double sinks, a walk-in shower and so much storage.

A walk-in closet in the primary bedroom is great for all your ward robe needs.

Another bedroom and main four-piece bathroom are perfect for overnight guests or when the grandchildren visit, and a main floor large laundry space with built-in cabinets is very convenient.

Head out the patio doors off the living room onto the completely cov

ered deck where you can enjoy barbecuing or just relaxing with your morn ing beverage.

The basement fea tures nine-foot ceiling height and in-floor heat ing, and is open for you to add whatever suits your own needs.

The oversized garage, with pebble tech flooring and floor drain, will keep your vehicles warm and clean all year around.

Luxury design with life in mind, this beau tiful home, located at 3931-49 Street, is priced at $579,740. Join Gra ham Wideman at an open house on Thursday, November 3 from 2 until 4 p.m. or, for a private viewing, contact Graham at:

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

I accidentally wore a red shir t to Hauser Home Hardware today and, long stor y shor t , I’m covering for Rob this weekend.

Bank Teller: “Your account is overdrawn.”

Me: “Well, so are your eyebrows, but here we are.” You drop something when you were younger, you just pick it up. When you’re older and you drop something, you stare at it for a bit contemplating if you actually need it anymore.

I’m beginning to think that for some of you, the wheels on your bus do not go round and round.

I nally gured out the reason why I look so bad in pictures. It’s my face.

People will stop asking you questions if you answer back in interpretive dance.

Brain: “I can see you’re tr ying to sleep. Can I o er you a selection of your worst memories from the last ten years?”

It’s ne to eat a “test” grape in the produce section, but you take one bit of a rotisserie chicken and it’s all, “Sir, you need to leave.”

Elementar y kids have iPhones. When I was a kid, I put glue on my hand just so I could peel it o when it dried. My kids laugh because they think I’m craz y. I laugh because they don’t know it’s hereditar y.

Do you ever feel like your body ’s “Check Engine” light has been on and you’re still driving it like, “Nah, it’ll be ne”?

I just want to be as happy as I was when my elementar y teacher rolled a T V car t into the classroom

Not sure why “You’ve made your own bed, now lie in it” is supposed to be a bad thing. It actually sounds pleasant . I’ll even lie in a bed I didn’t make.

“Well -behaved women seldom make histor y, ” I whisper, as I don’t wait the full 10 minutes for the oven to preheat

My wife just stopped talking and said, “You weren’t even listening, were you?” I thought to myself, “That’s a prett y strange way to star t o a conversation.”

Thoughts of Dogs – Part 1

The human says there are t wo options: inside or outside. But if they would simply elevate their mindset , they would uncover the third option: stand in the door way and sni the air

I heard there is a ball dropping later. Does anybody have the details? I am interested in that Here is what I plan to accomplish today:

1. Bark loudly, but at nothing

2. Lose my ball under the couch.

3. Politely ask human to get my ball.

4. Immediately lose it again, under the same couch. 5. Big nap, I worked hard.

6. Repeat

I feel chaotic today, so I am o to look for trouble If I cannot nd it , I will create it

The human has to work again this week, but that’s okay. I can keep myself busy. There is a Skittle under the fridge that needs my constant surveillance.

We should nally discuss why I do not get lunch. I have break fast , and then dinner, but you get a third meal placed per fectly bet ween the other t wo That’s not fair

You cannot rush me on my walks. If I don’t sni enough things, I could fall behind on the neighbourhood dog leaderboard.

I worked so hard to get the squeaker out of that toy and you just threw it away!

Sometimes on my walk, I will just stop. This is allowed.

Graham Wideman

Lisel Mascaluk, Pro Sports Photography Camrose Kodiaks defenseman Cooper Sharp commits to Union College.