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LICENSES and REGISTRIES
Camrose Registry Ltd.
Alberta Registry Services
• Vehicle Registration • Operator Services • Pro-Rate and Fleet Registrations • Out of Province Inspection
Requests • Learners exams
Personal Property Services
• Lien Searches • Register Finance Statements • Register Writs of Enforcement • Register Garage Keepers Liens
Corporate Services
• Corporate Registries – Level 3 • File Annual Returns • Register Trade Names/
Partnerships • Incorporate Companies
Vital Statistics
• Birth/Marriages/Death Certifi cates • Marriage Licences
Other Services Include
• Land Title Searches • Raffl e Licences • Traffi c Fine Payments
Road tests can be booked through our website at www.camroseregistry.com.
HOURS: Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We accept Cash, Cheque, and Debit for payment
Please phone 780.672.3142 to get your business in this handy directory.
AUTOMOTIVE
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Brown (ie) Lives Matter
On November 15, the Girl Guides of Canada announced that it is changing the name of the Brownies, the Guiding group for girls ages seven and eight, defining it as “an important and necessary step to creating an inclusive and equitable space where every racialized girl in Canada feels like they belong and are welcomed in Guiding.” Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts and the
Roxanne Harde, Girl Guides, first called them the
English,
University of Alberta Rosebuds. When the girls com-
Augustana Campus plained about the name, BadenPowell changed it to Brownies, drawing on Juliana Ewing’s short story, “The Brownies” (1870), in which helpful brownies teach children to be useful instead of being lazy boggarts.
The Oxford English Dictionary defines brownies as benevolent Scottish spirits or goblins, who are quite shaggy in appearance and perform useful household work for their host family. The term appears in Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre (1847), when Jane returns to Rochester and calls him a brownie because of his unkempt appearance. When I asked my granddaughter, who just joined Brownies, what the name meant, she immediately responded that Brownies are named after the delicious chocolate pastry.
Thus, the name is either as outdated as the story that inspired it or completely misunderstood. The Girl Guides of Canada deserve congratulations for moving forward from an old and irrelevant name and addressing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Creating “more inclusive spaces where racialized girls in Canada can feel welcome and proud to belong in Girl Guides” is an invitation to all Canadian girls to benefit from a program that is known to help them build confidence, acquire life skills, and have fun in a safe space.
However, we live in the age of social media, when knee-jerk reactions are broadcast before thought, research, curiosity, or concern for others can occur. So, I was unsurprised, but deeply disappointed at the responses to the name change, which seem to fall into three distinct categories.
The first are self-absorbed, as they complain that the name change somehow erases their experience of being a Brownie: “I too, went to Brownies, Girl Guides, a junior, leader or a tiny owl. Pretty soon there will be nothing left to tell or show our grandchildren what we actually did in life. Shame on adults who take away every small enjoyment of our history.” The posts collectively accuse GGC of removing this part of their personal history, as they wail about this theft and the personal cost the writers are suffering, as if the Guides stole their long-saved and much treasured uniforms and badge-covered sashes, the many pins and other keepsakes.
The second type of complaint comprise accusations that GGC is simply overreacting, and who cares if a few girls feel excluded by the name. Here’s one example: “When I hear the name Brownie in reference to the Girl Guides of Canada group of young seven and eight year old girls, I don’t think of the colour of a person’s complexion, I think of a group of seven and eight year old girls playing, learning and socializing!”
I wish this person and the thousands who expressed this sentiment worked a little harder to empathize, to think of the experience of the little girl who was hurt or excluded by the name.
The third type of post appears to come mainly from men, whining about “woke” or “cancel” culture, complaining about the erosion of their many privileges, and tossing in a good number of homo or transphobic slurs for good measure. The GGC site details that the organization was driven to change the name by members reporting their experiences and asking for change, that they heard from black, indigenous and girls of colour who either felt harmed because of the name or found the name a barrier to joining the branch. GGC states baldly, “we cannot use a word that causes any girl harm.” This is an admirable position that demonstrates empathy for the young girls requesting the change.
Continuing to use “Brownies”, after being told by girls that the name has caused them harm, would go against everything that this organization stands for. I find it deeply concerning that women, who were meant to learn kindness and compassion from an organization they profess to love, seem to have forgotten those very lessons.
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BIRTHS
To Alex Procknow and Kurtis Clarkson, of Sedgewick, a daughter on December 23.
To Mackenzie and Devon LaGrange, of Camrose, a son on December 29.
To Sheena and Brandon Erickson, of Camrose, a daughter on January 1.
To Maria and Mark Skriver, of Camrose, a son on January 2.
DEATHS
Cody Kenneth Skinner of Holden, on December 23, at 35 years of age.
Edward Anthony Maschke of Camrose, on December 25, at 87 years of age.
Reta Helen White of Donalda, on December 27, at 89 years of age.
Orval Hawthorne of Daysland, on December 29, at 80 years of age.
Victor William Skinner of Bawlf, on December 29, at 48 years of age. Rural Albertans have a long tradition of lending a hand when it’s needed. That’s why Vision Credit Union is proud to offer grants of up to $10,000 to qualifying organizations for capital projects that benefit our communities. Could your organization use a helping hand with a capital project? Scan this QR code to learn how to apply.
project Helping Hand Grants Campaign Terry Wilfred Reinhardt of Tofield, on client Vision Credit UnionDecember 30, at 54 years of age. docket 4263 Lavonne Helen Evans of Camrose, on December 31, at 58 years of age.
Larry McGale of Tofield, on January 1, at 68 years of age.
Lilly Lewis of Camrose, formerly of Provost, on January 1.
Deb Drever of Camrose on January 3, at 64 years of age.
Lloyd Patrick Liddle of Ohaton on January 3, at 63 years of age.
Neil Henry Hart of Camrose on January 4, at 69 years of age.
Alice Elizabeth McFadyen of Camrose on January 6, at 101 years of age.
Ross Nicholas Heck of Daysland on January 8, at 92 years of age.
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• Battle River Regional Division donated $10,000 to the City of Camrose to support the School Resource Offi cer program. School Resource
Offi cer Lorne Blumhagen, Chief of Police Bill Bradshaw and Deputy
Chief Marshall Chalmers accepted the cheque from School Board
Trustees Jacquie Schaffter and Randy Block. • Representatives of Cable TV of Camrose presented several substantial donations to local charities before Christmas. $1,750 in contributions were received by each of the following: Bernie Boser, Chairman of the
Merry Christmas Fund; Wendy Woychuk, from the Camrose Women’s
Shelter; Ina Nielsen, from Habitat for Humanity, Camrose Region; and
Anne Laskosky, Chairman of the Camrose and District Food Bank. • Five local bowlers are preparing to compete in the National Special
Olympics Games in Sudbury, Ontario in July: Keith Owen, Greg
Lambkin, Gord Banack, Carolyn Bell and Donna Badry. June Johns,
Chairperson of Camrose Special Olympics, will coach the team. The
Camrose team qualifi ed for the national competition when they won a gold medal at the Provincial Special Olympics competition in Edmonton last June.
• Meals On Wheels, a brand new service to residents of Camrose, began service on January 8. Mrs. J.E. Pratt made one of the fi rst deliveries to Mr. and Mrs. Nels Prestlien, who are delighted with the service. The couple feels that having one hot meal delivered to them each day will be a real help. Recipients pay for the meals they receive at noon, Monday through
Friday. Deliveries are made by volunteers. An initial gift of $300 from the
Family Thrift Shop provided styrofoam carrying cases and individual meal containers for deliveries. • Maurice Francoeur, Junior Achievement Director in Camrose, has announced that six Junior Achievers from Camrose will attend a conference in Banff in February. Mr. Francoeur also announced that one of the J.A. companies, Rose City Novelties, has fi nished its fi rst project, making decorative candles and has embarked on a new one, name plates for homes. • Tim Erickson of Camrose has been appointed the new Admissions
Counsellor at Camrose Lutheran College. He succeeds Jim Rasmussen, who has gone into private business. Prior to joining the staff at C.L.C., Tim worked as an Assistant Recreation Director in the City of Red Deer.
SHELTER QUILTS
Happy New Year everyone
By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency
I am very excited to announce that I was able to table Bill 205, the Official Sport of Alberta Act, which if passed would recognize rodeo as Alberta’s official sport. Rodeo is near and dear to the hearts of Albertans; it brings families and communities together to celebrate our western heritage. The first rodeo in Canada was held in 1903 in Raymond. This coming year Alberta will host 43 rodeos throughout the province. Alberta rodeos vary in size with the largest being the Calgary Stampede. Over a million people travel to the city annually to take part in the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. The 10-day event brings in on average $282.5 million a year. The Stampede is one of the largest tourist attractions in the province where each year Alberta enjoys people from all over the world gathering at the event to learn about agriculture, farming, and western heritage. The Ponoka Stampede attracts around 100,000 people and has an economic impact of $10 million. The season is wrapped up with the Canadian Finals Rodeo that is held at Westerner Park in Red Deer, which attracts 43,000 people a year and the economic impact per year is around $37 million. The Camrose constituency is home to some great rodeo events such as the Sodbuster Rodeo, The Cloverlodge Stampede, The Hardisty Rodeo and the world-famous Bruce Stampede which has produced rodeo stars for over 100 years. Contestants and fans travel by truck and trailer around the province. The Fuel Tax Relief program that is set to kick in on January 1st will see Alberta fully suspend the provincial fuel tax for six months making travel more affordable. The timing leads right into the rodeo season. Albertans are going to save 13 cents per litre on gasoline and diesel from January to June. Albertans and folks in rodeo drive trucks or SUVs. If you fill up weekly, Albertans will save about $440 on average for the next six months but if you drive a truck or SUV, you’ll save anywhere from $160 to $300 over the next six months. Since April last year, when the first implemented fuel tax relief program was put in place, Albertans have experienced about $850 million in fuel tax savings.
Rodeos are built around strong support from the community and contestants and fans will now see relief at the pumps from the government. Not only will the athlete’s and stock providers for the rodeos enjoy savings but all fans who come out to see and support the greatest sport in our province will too. This legislation is important to me because I see promoting rodeo as a way of keeping rural Alberta alive and vibrant. These local events need our support physically and financially in order to continue. There is great expense incurred when providing these types of events. Have a great 2023 everyone and I hope you get out to enjoy a few rodeos this summer. It’s great family fun.
Contact my office if you require my assistance. A reminder that I am a commissioner of oaths and a notary public and provide the service free for constituents. If you have any questions or concerns, contact my office. We are always here for you!
You can contact Jackie Lovely, Camrose MLA, at Constituency Office, 104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. Tel: 780-672-0000, camrose@assembly. ab.ca or at Legislature Office, 6th Floor, 9820-107 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CHEESECAKE BURLESQUE REVUE
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
FRIDAY, JAN. 13 7:30 P.M.
CENTRAL AGENCIES CABARET SERIES
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Crush sit in second place to start year
By Murray Green
The Camrose Crush are in second place in the North Central Hockey League.
Camrose has 17 points in 11 games and a 8-2-1 record. Lacombe sits in the top spot with 21 points after 11 games. Westlock is two points back of the crush with a 7-3-1 record.
Camrose heads to Devon on January 21 in a road match against the Barons.
The next home game for the Crush is January 28 against Bonnyville at 8 p.m. in the Max McLean Arena.
Crush notes
RJ Reed leads the Crush in points with 23. He is followed by Ryley Bennefield with 21, including 13 goals. Camrose leads the league in penalty minutes with 297.
COME SING WITH US!
UofA Augustana – many options, ALL are welcome.
Mannskor: for lower voices
Sangkor: treble voices
SingAble: Our Community Inclusion Choir
O ered in partnership with the Camrose Association for Community Living led by Dr. Ardelle Ries Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm First Rehearsal: January 31
All choirs meet at the Augustana Faith & Life Chapel
For information or registration, call 780.679.1673 PRESENT
BOOK BY CHRIS D’ARIENZO
ARRANGEMENTS & ORCHESTRATIONS BY ETHAN POPP
RE-LIVE THE RAD ERA OF ´80s ROCK!
ROCK OF AGES is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals www.concordtheatricals.com EVENING PERFORMANCES Thursday to Saturday Thursday to Saturday
