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CRE welcome back bulls for Canadian Bull Congress
By Lori Larsen
The Camrose Regional Exhibition is welcoming back the bulls during the 36th annual Canadian Bull Congress to be held on Friday, January 20 and Saturday January 21 at the Camrose Regional Exhibition.
The two-day not-forprofit event will once again feature purebred breeders, cattlemen and exhibitors and showcases some of top stock in the industry. Approximately 12 different cattle breeds are represented at the event and has welcomed more than 7,500 visitors from across Canada and from around the world. The show opens on Friday, January 20 at 9 a.m. with the first group entering the show ring at 11 a.m. including: Junior Heifer Show, Single Purebred Heifer Show, 4-H Heifer Project Show, Showmanship Class and Junior Bull Show. The show closes at 5 p.m.
On Saturday, January 21 the show opens at 9 a.m. with stock entering the show ring at 11 a.m. including: Mature Bull Show, Pen of Three Bull Show, Ranch-
ers’ Choice and Single Bull Show. The show closes at 5 p.m.
Even if you aren’t in the cattle business, the Canadian Bull Congress is an exciting and interesting event to come out and see some magnificent animals, all the while gaining an appreciation for the contributions the agriculture industry makes to our communities.
For more information visit the Canadian Bull Congress website at https://bullcongress.com/ or the CRE website at https://cre.ab.ca/
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster
There’s one in every crowd. Last year’s Canadian Bull Congress showcased stock from a variety of local and far away ranches and farms. This one “little” fella was trying to get something going with his two companions, during the Pen of Three event. ALL ALONE
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Augustana Vikings forward Jacob Biensch was left all alone in front of NAIT Ooks netminder Ryley Osland on this scoring play. The Vikings went on to win 5-2 in Camrose on November 26 with a goal from Biensch.
GIVING BACK
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
The Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion president Adrian Zinck, left, and vicepresident Kerry Grettum, right, presented more than $11,000 to community groups on
December 12. Receiving funds were Michelle Broekhuizen ($300) on behalf of École Charlie
Killam Music Parents Association, Rob Palomaki ($500) of the 644 Camrose Rotary Air Cadets, Michelle Panas ($500) of the Centra Cam Vocational Training and Linda Rowswell ($1,000) of the Rose City Handi-Van Society. Missing is Kountry Krafters ($500).
Daysland emergency department temporary closure extended
By Murray Green
The Daysland Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will continue to be without overnight on-site physician coverage Monday to Thursday through to February 2023.
The ED will continue to be closed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday to Thursday, due to a lack of physician coverage during those times. Weekend physician coverage for the ED remains in place.
The ED will continue to be open seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 24 hours a day Friday through Sunday.
Patients presenting to the ED during the hours of closure will be referred to emergency departments in surrounding communities or to the local medical clinic for follow-up with a family physician, as appropriate. EMS will divert patients to facilities in Camrose or Killam for emergency care, as needed.
Residents are reminded to call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7, for non-emergency, health-related questions. In case of a medical emergency, call 911.
AHS is grateful for the support of surrounding health care centres and medical staff and would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding during this time.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
