January 24, 2023 Camrose Booster

WONDERLAND

Winter can be long for residents of this area. Short days and long nights can be downright depressing. But, every once in a while, Mother Nature pulls out her magic weather wand in order to give us both a break and a reason to say wow. Last week, a stretch of days and nights provided a frosty feast of art for the eyes. So impressive was her work, we recapped snippets of it on this week’s cover.

Photos by Ron Pilger

RCMP discusses crime at town hall meeting

By Murray Green Wetaskiwin/Camrose

RCMP Staff Sergeant Angela Gilchrist and Corporal Kevin Krebs discussed the RCMP quarterly crime stats with local citizens on January 18 at the Camrose Regional Exhibition.

SSgt. Gilchrist pointed out that most of the crime numbers have gone down.

“Our total criminal code offences have gone down 16 per cent in the Camrose County, our property crime, a really big one for us, was down 15 per cent. “I can a attribute that to increased visibility that we are providing and the hard work by the members here in your detachment,” said SSgt. Gilchrist.

“Our other criminal code offences have gone down 44 per cent in 2022. This is another big one, the break and enters within the Camrose County have gone down 27 per cent. That is 13 fewer instances. Our theft under $5,000 has also gone down 27 per cent with 17 fewer instances. Our person crimes have gone up three per cent and the motor vehicles theft has gone up 13 per cent. That is a result of five more instances than last year,” reported SSgt. Gilchrist.

“These numbers are

looking good considering other jurisdictions close by, where they are not so fortunate. We are happy to see numbers decreasing.”

The total of property crimes has gone down 15 per cent over the past few years.

“We had four sexual assault crimes compared to 10 last year. Other sexual offences have gone down as well, 50 per cent. We had six the year before and three in 2022,” said SSgt. Gilchrist.

Assaults were the same, but criminal harassments were up. “We have noticed the domestic calls have gone up. Charges are often depending on circumstances, but they are increasing,” she added.

“Break and enters went down with 49 the year before and last year we had 36. Motor vehicles offences went up, but year over year we are fairly consistent. Theft over $5,000 has gone up from seven to 12.”

SSgt. Gilchrist explained the detachment’s drug enforcement, prolific offender management, person’s crime, property crime and community engagement units have all been working to get numbers down with increased visibility.”

The detachment set goals of reaching the community in several areas with visibility in schools, engagement and with town hall meetings.

“We wanted to have 500 street patrols and we wanted 50 more patrols with ATVs, snowmobiles and boats as well,” said SSgt. Gilchrist.

She continued to explain the RCMP wants to increase the number of hotspot checks. The detachments rely on tips to keep on top of the hotspots in the area.

“The hot spots tend to move around because we add police presence. We work with the pawn shops to follow items so when an item, such as a BMX, is reported missing we check the system to see if any match the description of the stolen property,” shared SSgt. Gilchrist.

Residents asked questions about suspicious vehicles, how many officers are at the local detachments, response times and how to report crimes.

The detachment is located at 6410-48 Avenue in Camrose. Telephone 780672-3342 for administration and 780-672-3341 for non-emergency items.

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Children who will be 4 years old by December 31, 2023 are eligible for Pre-K programs Check our website brsd.ab.ca for fees and application information.

Kindergarten Programs are available at schools in:

• Chester Ronning School

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Communication is a key to any business

By Murray Green

You can participate in a two-part webinar series that focuses on social media and building successful relationships with partners.

“Communication is key for any business, whether it’s dealing with a crisis or building relationships with supply chain partners,” said Margurite Thiessen, business development officer with the Alberta government.

“We have Ted Flitton with Base Reputation Management deliver this twopart webinar series. Ted brings a wealth of knowledge, providing companies with public relations learning and experiences to help them grow and manage issues and crisis in the foodprocessing sector. Currently, Ted is teaching several public relations courses in promotion and protection at Mount Royal University,” said Margurite.

The first webinar, Tips for Staying on the Right Side of Social Media and Creating Ambassadors, will focus on preparing food and beverage companies to navigate the changing, and often volatile, landscape of social media and crises.

This practical webinar, scheduled for February 22,

will provide information on the current marketing environment and demonstrate how companies can prepare for reputational issues and problems, and create an issues response plan, including content to respond to customer inquiries, social media comments and respond to these common marketing issues.

“Ted will provide ideas for creating social posts, emergency messages or on websites and other digital assets in anticipation of these issues.”

The second webinar, Communication: The Crucial but Often Missing Ingredient in a Successful Relationship with Partners along the Supply Chain, will demonstrate how food and beverage companies can communicate to build relationships with not only employees, but also supply chain partners to persuade, demonstrate key information about their company and adapt information on websites and social media. This webinar is taking place on March 8.

Connect with Margurite for more information at 780-968-3513.

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Children who will be 5 years old by December 31, 2023 are eligible for Kindergarten. Registration links are on our website brsd.ab.ca

BRSD is looking forward to serving Pre-K and Kindergarten students in the 2023-2024 school year

Blue funkedness antidotes

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times;

it was the age of wisdom; it was the age of foolishness…

So begins Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities

For some of us, this week might qualify as both the best of times and the worst of times.

Some researchers have identified late January as the most depressing time of the year, at least in the northern hemisphere.

It’s far enough into the new year that we know we’re not actually going to keep those resolutions. We’re seriously back at work while post-holiday bills are still arriving. And of course, it’s still winter and will be for a few more months without a holiday season to celebrate. The dark nights are still a lot longer than the days…

Researchers have hard data to say that a greater than average percentage of people experience anxiety and depression at this time of year.

So, if you’re feeling a bit down, a bit more anxious or overwhelmed than usual, you can at least have the cold comfort (and I do mean cold) of knowing you’re not alone.

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So how do we get out of a blue funk?

According to researchers, people exercise, spend less on things they don’t need, bundle up and get outside more, pay down debt, save more…

Hah! I say. Those techniques fail to take advantage of the full richness offered by blue funkedness. Instead of trying to fend it off with feel-good activities, try being bold. Take the opposite approach. Dive into it.

Wallow.

Set a timer for ten minutes. Moan, groan, whimper, pout, wail, bemoan your fate, drown in self-pity.

Don’t hold back. Surrender to your inner whiner.

The one time I actually tried this, as opposed to thinking about it, I had the giggles in about seven minutes. I just couldn’t sustain the misery.

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Last week, I had another opportunity to fend off blue funkedness. I was staying with two of my favourite people, following surgery. For more than a week, every day was foggy. White-grey sky, white-grey everything. A blah world. I was grateful to be in their comfortable home, grateful to have no responsibilities, but pining for sunshine.

As they were driving me back home, the world was still enshrouded in fog.

After the week of fog, the trees and fenceposts and telephone wires were thick with white hoarfrost. And then, about half an hour into the drive, the sky began to clear. Blue sky! Sunshine!

For the next couple of hours, we were treated to the spectacular gorgeousness of white snowy hills and sparkling white hoarfrost-covered trees and fence posts against pure blue sky.

It was breathtakingly beautiful. I forgave January.

I appreciated the gift of pure natural beauty.

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So. Fending off blue funkedness.

Wallowing until you can’t sustain the misery. Appreciating beauty. Actually, appreciating anything. Gratitude in general. And yes, exercise, physical activity, getting outside, moving however you’re able to move…

I’ve also found that in these dark-more-than-light days, a sunlamp with a particular kind of light can help lift your mood.

If one source of blue funkedness is a challenge or problem you really don’t want to face, then facing it head on–however scary–is incredibly powerful. To quote the poet David Whyte, “Take the first step. The one you don’t want to take.”

None of these antidotes to blue funkedness will make it go away and stay away. But all of them can help. Any of them can lift your spirits enough to give you the energy to keep going.

One last thought. It’s only a week until February, and then only four weeks until March, when light and dark are balanced…

We can hang in there!

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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.

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Heavy fog

Over the past week, most of our area has been hit by heavy fog that made driving at times very dangerous.

I live outside of town and have had more than one white knuckle ride coming into town. I am constantly amazed at the number of people who seem to either

be not aware or do not care that when they drive with just their daytime driving lights on, their tail lights do not come on.

Anyone approaching them from behind cannot see their vehicle in the fog. You must physically turn your headlights on in order for your tail lights to be working during the day.

You cannot rely on your car to automatically turn them on for you. We have become lazy and out of touch as our vehicles do more and more for us. For the sake of your life and mine, turn your headlights on during a heavy fog.

Thank you.

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New party emerging

By Murray Green

A new party is working to get registered in Alberta called the Legalize Real Democracy Party.

“This party will only have two policies. To legalize your right to introduce and vote on government bills. The formula for real democracy in Alberta is: legalized citizen initiated legislation plus legalized voting on bills by the people equals legalized real democracy,” explained spokesperson James Kohut.

“This is the formula to truly create a real democracy where the people will rule. This is worth having a party for.”

People will have the opportunity to bring in bills, using a petition process, such as penalizing politicians that lie, upgrading health care, ensuring equal pay for women, creating more provincial parks and so much more. “The sky’s the limit. The

people will be able to vote on bills in a manner decided by the people, whether that is electronically or with paper, the people collectively will decide how they want to do it,” added Kohut. “In a real democracy, we are all leaders.”

Kohut added that “Real democracy is real change. The old school parties are not offering real change. They just dress things up to offer a facade of change. The time for political change is now. Help make a democracy for yourself. There are far more intelligent people in Alberta than are in our Legislative Assembly. Albertans can make better decisions that affect their lives than politicians with hidden agendas.”

To help gather signatures that are required to form the Legalize Real Democracy Party, visit legalizerealdemocracyparty.ca.

through the pages of e Booster

• Susan Malone, representing WetaskiwinCamrose MLA LeRoy Johnson, presented a $25,475 grant from the Wildrose Foundation to Kathleen Danser, Executive Director of the Camrose Women’s Shelter. The funds will be used to launch a family-based transition program, which will get underway in February, intended to tackle family violence with a wholistic approach. Heading the program will be Kim Hepp, an Augustana graduate, who has worked at the shelter as Crisis Counselor and Child Care Coordinator

• The staff of United Grain Growers (UGG) Camrose was honoured with four awards at a ceremony in Edmonton. UGG Camrose received the President’s Award for Business Excellence, which encompasses all aspects of the business operations, the Safety and Environment Award for having no accidents, good maintenance of the facility, and a clean and safe working environment; and the Operational Excellence Award for outstanding achievement in the operation of the business.

Business Unit Manager Arie DeHeer was recognized individually with the Leadership Award. Sales representative Aaron Taylor explained that this individual award was “…for providing within the elevator and surrounding elevators, the leadership that the guys need.”

Lead Facility Assistant Tommy Johansson also attended the award presentations.

• About sixty people attended the Annual Meeting and Banquet of the Camrose Flying Society. Retiring President Howard Beebe gave a report of the year’s activities. Highlights included a new agreement between the City relating to the operation of the airport; County of Camrose assistance in appreciation for the use of the airport for crop spraying operations; and a transfer of $1,000 into a fund for a new ter minal building. Incoming President Al LaBelle introduced Theo Thirsk, Vice President; Ray Sanders, Treasurer; Bill Fowler, Secretary; and Directors Neil Hansen, Bill Harberg, Mearl Zimmerman, Vic Butler , Carman Pearson and Denver Jacobson President LaBelle presented trophies to Stuart Bailey and Bill Harberg, who each have now logged 1,000 hours of flying time.

• The County Senior Men’s Playdowns were won by the Edberg Rink: Skip Don Bieganek, Lead Jim Brockhoff, Second Rick Berglund, Third Doug Lundstrom. The Kelsey Rink: Skip Ken Kennedy, Lead Todd Thirsk, Second Sid Van Petten, Third Bob Thirsk won the Consolation Final.

• Miss Sherrill Foulon of Camrose became the 4,000th member of the Camrose Savings and Credit Union. Manager Gerritt Oldekamp personally welcomed her to the organization. The local Credit Union, which is presently expanding its premises, now has assets in excess of $7,000,000.

Crush battle

second place

By Murray Green

A four game losing streak has cost the Camrose Crush first place in the North Central Hockey League.

With the Lacombe Generals capturing the top spot, Camrose is focused on trying to finish second. A lack of commitments on game night has set the Crush back in recent games.

game for the Crush is on January 28 against Bonnyville at 8 p.m. in the Max McLean Arena.

The next

Crush notes Ryley Bennefield and RJ Reed lead the Crush in points with 23. Bennefield has collected 14 goals, while Reed leads with 12 assists. Both lead the team with 10 games played.

Top animals at Canadian Bull Congress

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Seven-year-old Kingsley Whalen of Prospect Hill Farm near Meeting Creek brushes her pet King for the big show.

Six-year-old James Maitheis and his four-year-old sister Grace were greeters at the Canadian Speckle Park booth at the trade show.

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Dallis Sailer of Falun gives her Black Angus Katmandu a big hug at the CRE.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Lee Wilson of Miller Wilson Angus sets up his bull in the mature bull show event. The bull, Rolling North, earned the grand champion award in its class.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Jeehah Sobkow leads her 4-H heifer Debbie around the ring in front of the judges.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Luke Brooke waits in a pen with Brooke Annie after placing in his group. The top animals then went on to compete for the grand and reserve champion titles.

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Enhanced utility relief for consumers in January

gigajoule, the government will provide rebates to all eligible consumers covering the difference. For example, if the highest regulated rate is $7.50 per gigajoule, eligible consumers would get a rebate of $1 for every gigajoule used in that month.

Albertans using alternative heating fuels that are not connected to the natural gas distribution system will be able to apply for the rebate through an online application portal. Once the rebate is triggered, the online portal will be opened for customers using natural gas, propane, kerosene, or heating oil for heating purposes.

Consumers who purchase power through the RRO will receive a 13.5¢/ kWh ceiling on what providers can charge them per kilowatt hour in January, February and March 2023.

determined by the government.

Natural gas rebates will appear as an individual line item on the natural gas portion of the bill under GOA Utility Commodity Rebate.

If the monthly default rate posted on alberta.ca is above $6.50 per gigajoule, eligible consumers will receive the rebate as a credit on their bill based on that month’s usage.

If the monthly default rate posted is at or below $6.50 per gigajoule, no rebate will be provided, and no line item will appear on that month’s bill.

The exact timing for receiving rebates will vary by customer depending on their utility provider’s billing cycle.

The rebate for petroleum-based heating fuels will be calculated in the same method as natural gas consumers, using a standardized equation to determine the consumption equivalency for the alternative fuel.

The electricity rebate has been extended through the first four months of 2023 to provide even more support with high utility costs.

Rate payers will receive two installments of $75, to be credited directly on their bills, for January and February consumption. This will be followed by a further $25 credit on bills for March and April consumption.

Electricity rebates will appear as an individual

line item on the natural gas portion of the bill under GOA Utility Commodity Rebate.

The Government of Alberta will not send texts or emails about the rebate program and will not ask Albertans to submit personal information via text or email to receive rebates.

Alberta’s government is taking additional action to keep life affordable for Albertans, including saving 13.6c/litre on gas and diesel including GST, indexing personal income tax to inflation, and providing additional targeted relief payments for families, seniors and vulnerable Albertans.

To learn more, visit alberta.ca/affordable

This protection, combined with the expanded $75 electricity rebates arriving in January, provides added support for more than 1.9 million homes, families and small businesses.

Under the program, should the monthly default natural gas rate from any of the regulated utility providers (ATCO Gas North and ATCO Gas South, as served by Direct Energy Regulated Services or Apex Utilities) exceed $6.50 per

Any costs above the temporary ceiling will be deferred and then spread out over a 21-month period from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024.

Alberta’s government is evaluating the RRO to ensure electricity is stable and affordable for Alberta families, farms and small businesses.

More details on energy affordability programs and other supports can be found at alberta.ca

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PIRO PROJECT

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Bailey Theatre volunteers formed a committee called the Piro Project to accept a large donation from the estate of Gerry Piro. From left, Volunteers of the Year were Brian Nelson, David Roth, Teresa Roth, Allan Herman and Curtis Hoveland. Missing were Carole-May Coty, Annie and Ross Shuman, Bill Anderson, Dan Olofson and Dariya Veenstra.

By Murray Green

Alberta’s natural gas rate remains stable, while electricity rebates and a price ceiling could help shield Albertans from high utility prices this winter.

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 Bailey Buckaroos have special guests featured each month with a classic country music extravaganza, which is fun for the whole family. The fifth of 10 shows is on Sunday, January 29 starting at 2 p.m.

Volunteers keep theatre running smooth

By Murray Green

In a world where volunteerism often goes unnoticed, the Bailey Theatre stands as an exception to recognizing the hard work and selfless dedication of its own.

This historical, century-old venue is the heart of Alberta arts and theatre, showcasing some of the best in artistic talent and it showcased the best in volunteerism on January 17.

With 122 volunteers, the Bailey Theatre runs smoothly and to the naked eye of its patrons, the events almost seem to come together effortlessly. But just ask president Colleen Nelson, who stood to acknowledge what it means to have volunteers helping the theatre’s functionality.

“You folks make all of our events possible, so I really want to thank you for that,” Colleen said. She was emotionally charged in her dedication speech citing the volunteerism that was given, even on days when meetings occurred outside of the prolific theatre.

“There was 2,382 hours of volunteer time that was spent on non-event meetings and projects,” said Colleen. “They were outside or meeting here, keeping our organization going.”

The Bailey Theatre is a non-profit, relying solely on volunteers to keep them going. The theatre encourages active involvement in the governance of the facility.

From 2021-22, there were 4,068 volunteer hours submitted to the Alberta foundation.

The members of the Piro Project committee and past president Barb Stroh were named the Volunteers of the Year for 2022.

Augustana – many options, ALL are welcome.

Mannskor: for lower voices led by Dr. John Wiebe Mondays, 7:30-9:30 pm

First Rehearsal: Januar y 30

Sangkor: treble voices led by Dr. John Wiebe Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm

First Rehearsal: Januar y 26

SingAble: Our Community Inclusion Choir

O ered in partnership with the Camrose Association for Community

led by Dr. Ardelle Ries Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm

First Rehearsal: Januar y 31

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TEN YEARS

All choirs meet at the Augustana Faith & Life Chapel For information or registration,

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Bailey Theatre volunteers were awarded for reaching 10 years of service on January 17. Volunteer coordinator Margaret Holliston and director Tammy Johnson presented Marian Williams with her 10-year pin for her dedicated commitment to the theatre. Missing were David Francouer, Dan Olofson, and Lea and Darcy Polny.

Thursday, Jan. 26 Doors 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 Doors 1 p.m. Show 2 p.m. Tickets: $25 / Tickets also at the door Tickets available at: Candler Art Gallery or Nutrien in Rosalind

Beppie visits Camrose

By Murray Green

The Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre has a great line-up of shows for the fall and winter season. Beppie is on January 28. The show is free, but you must have a ticket. “She is a children’s singer and is from Alberta. She has been nominated for many awards and people will soon get to

know her. This will be livestreamed as well,” said general manager, Nick Beach. U of C String Quartet on January 29. “This will feature A Celebration of Music by Black Composers just before Black History Month.” Three Knights With a Tenor by Ken Lavigne on February 1.

A hilarious comedy by Ken Ludwig Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French

At Rosalind

Kodiaks ground Eagles twice

By Murray Green

Camrose Kodiaks headed for the mountains with the thought of racking up four points and they did just that against the Canmore Eagles in Alberta Junior Hockey League action, January 13 and 14.

The Kodiaks won 4-2 in the first contest and then backed it up with a 4-3 result.

In the first game, Camrose garnered the opening tally with an unassisted play from Alexander Bryson. The Eagles supplied the only tally in the middle frame to make it a 1-1 game after 40 minutes.

After a Canmore power play marker, Camrose dominated the rest of the game and scored three times to complete the comeback.

Myles Gauld, on a power play, Callum Gau and Owen Lansing, on a power play, collected the goals for the Kodiaks.

Kodiaks netminder Freddie Halyk turned away 20 of 22 shots. Camrose fired 39 shots at the Canmore net.

In the rematch, special teams were the key in a penalty filled game. The Eagles scored first on a power play, but Camrose fought back when Levi Carter replied on

a man advantage play.

In the middle frame, both teams scored twice with both Eagles’ tallies coming on the power play. The Kodiaks turned the tables when Lansing notched a shorthanded marker and Lusa Lemieux scored the only even strength goal of the contest.

Noah Alvarez garnered the game winner in the third period, on the power play.

Goalie Halyk stopped 28 of the 31 shots he faced in the Kodiaks’ net. Camrose recorded 24 shots on goal.

A slow start cost the Kodiaks a 3-2 game against the Okotoks Oilers on January 17.

Okotoks scored a goal in the first and another in the second to take a 2-0 lead into the last period.

Bryson notched the first Camrose marker early in the third to spark the Kodiaks. However, an Oilers goal 15 seconds later put a damper on the comeback. Lemieux added the second Camrose goal in the last minute of play.

Goalie Halyk stopped 25 of 28 shots. Camrose could only manage 16 shots on goal.

The next home game

for the Kodiaks is against the Sherwood Park Crusaders at 7 p.m. on January 26, Brooks Bandits at 7 p.m. on January 28 and the Canmore Eagles at 2 p.m. on January 29.

Camrose hosts the Drumheller Dragons at 7 p.m. on February 7, Drumheller again at 7 p.m. on February 11, Whitecourt Wolverines at 7 p.m. on February 14, Brooks Bandits at 7 p.m. on February 16 and the Lloydminster Bobcats at 7 p.m. on February 25.

Bear facts

Noah Alvarez was nominated as the Kodiaks’ RBC Community Ambassador. At the end of the season, one player from the south division will be selected for a $1,000 scholarship. The RBC Community Ambas sador program recognizes players for their volunteer contributions in the their community.

The January 26 Sher wood Park game will feature local band Godfrey Blaque playing music for the fans.

The Kodiaks will be bringing in mentalist, magician and trickster Jeff Newman to Camrose on January 27 for a night of entertainment. Call 780-679-2603 for more information.

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ROTARY CARES

Listening to water through poetry

As a poet, essayist, scholar and activist, Rita Wong lives and breathes water. From organizing water conferences and community events, to joining the Tar Sands Healing Walk and campaigning against the Site C Dam, to being arrested for peacefully protesting the Trans Mountain Pipeline alongside Indigenous water protectors, Wong has committed her life to water.

So too with her poetry. Her influential collection undercurrent (2015) is a poetic exploration of water. A work of ecopoetry, undercurrent draws upon concepts taken from feminism, ethics, and environmentalism, while centring Indigenous worldviews that originally gave them voice.

The collection is indebted to Indigenous water keepers, with whom she does activist work on the unceded territory of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Squamish and Stó:lō Nations, also known as Vancouver. The poems critique the impacts of settler colonialism, resource extraction, petro-capitalism and environmental injustice–with their disproportionate effects on Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, the poor and women–by developing a poetics and ethics of water.

Emphasizing the detrimental effects of treating water as a commodity resource, Wong calls upon “(un)settlers” like herself to combat neo-colonial capitalist resource logics and engage in a “participatory water ethics” that honours water as a life-giving ancestor. Inspired by Stó:lō writer Lee Maracle’s words, “We do not own the water. The water owns itself,” Wong’s decolonial feminist ethics honour water as a facilitator of interdependencies between human and nonhuman beings that offers valuable lessons about reciprocity and respect.

Wong’s work is inspired by the concept of the “hydrocommons,” “that which we share through a water-based ecology, including plants, plankton, rivers, even the moist breath that we exhale or transpire into the environment.” Developing what Heather Milne calls a “poetics of interconnectivity,” Wong’s poetry underscores humans’ role in environmental crises while decentering “the human,” de-anthropomorphizing nature, and emphasizing the materiality of bodies embedded in networks that are at once locally situated and globally connected.

For example, the poem “Pacific Flow” models the speaker’s humble approach to learning from water. The speaker suggests that “water has a syntax,” which she is “still learning.” The poem reminds us of the fundamental role that marine organisms play in supporting the hydrocommons, making it possible for us to breathe: “saltiness grows over eons/plankton provides half our oxygen/what we cannot see/matters as kin.” Humility is essential when learning from water.

Another poem, “Flush,” explores how we often break our sacred bond with water in daily life. In a line that flows like the “unstoppable rush” of rain, the speaker praises rain as “gifts from the clouds, pooled over centuries and channeled to power us.” The line paints an image of how age-old rainwater is piped into homes through hidden infrastructure that consumers rely on for survival. The speaker honours rain as the “anonymous agent of all that we, unwitting beneficiaries, do.” Reminding consumers that water does not simply appear as if by magic, the poem situates us within a larger ecosystem and sense of time, making visible the ways in which modern infrastructure and the consumption of water-as-resource transforms our relationships to it. The speaker “welcome[s] the memory of rain / sliding into sink and teacup” as a reminder of reciprocity and respect.

Join us at the Lougheed Performing Arts Centre’s Mayer Hall on Monday February 6 for a conversation on water with Rita Wong and local organizations such as the Battle River Watershed Alliance. (Doors open 6:30 p.m. Event begins at 7 p.m.) On Tuesday, February 7 at 3:30 p.m., join us for a poetry reading and Q&A with Wong at the lounge by Monica’s Café in the Augustana Forum.

Stephanie Oliver, English, University of Alberta Augustana Campus

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Rotary Club of Camrose member Dave Stolee presents December Rotary Cares winner Harry Gaede with $1,000. Harry won the $1,000 cheque after years of supporting the service club. The proceeds from the draw go towards community and youth leadership projects such as air and army cadets. Tickets for the 2023 draws are available from any Rotary member.

Adopt a pet

By Lori Larsen

If this is the year you decide to add a four-legged furry friend to your family, a few simple steps to prepare for the addition can make the transition that much smoother and successful for both your family and the pet.

Begin by knowing what kind of pet you would like to add to your family by researching the different aspects, characteristics and care required for individual pets. Ensure the pet you choose will be compatible with your lifestyle and everyone in your family, so include all family members in the decision.

Take your time. Having a pet is a long time commitment that should be taken very seriously, for both you and the pet’s sake.

Accept that there is no such thing as the “perfect pet”. Every pet has individual personalities and quirks and may not fit precisely into your image of what your perfect pet is, so be open-minded to all kinds of choices.

Understand the costs associated with owning a pet.

If getting a pet from a registered breeder make sure you do your homework. Arrange a meet and greet that may include meeting the animal’s parents, spend time with potential choices before actually making a choice and ask for references.

Check out your local shelters for pet adoption. The benefit to shelters is the Shelter staff have the opportunity to get to know the animals’ personalities, the animals have, for the most part, received medical check-ups, vaccines, deworming and sterilization (spay/neuter) procedures and you are giving a “homeless” pet a loving, cared-for life.

Camrose and District Animal Shelter has an abundant selection of adorable little pets (cats, kittens and other cute little animals) that are just waiting to be adopted by their new loving family. The following information is provided on the website to better help the adoption.

All animals at the Shelter are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped prior to adoption.

Fees for adoption vary according to cats seven months and older, kittens under seven months and cats deemed by shift leaders to be bonded pairs that can be adopted as pairs.

All of the adoptable animals are available for visitors by contacting the Shelter prior to the visit. Adoptable cats are also

showcased at Camrose Pet Valu (most of the time).

If you are interested in adopting one of these cats go to the animal you’re interested in and fill out the application.

Applications are also available for downloading and printing off the Shelter website at camrose animalshelter.ca and can be physically mailed to Bay 8, 4617 41 Street, Camrose, AB, T4V 2Y8 or emailed to camroseanimalshelter@ gmail.com or dropped off at the Shelter (see above location) or left with a Pet Valu staff member.

Once your application has been received and reviewed someone from the Shelter will contact you for a telephone interview and contact your references, then set up a meet and greet with your whole family and current pets.

After all interviews are completed, if all parties are in agreement, a member of the Shelter will contact you and arrange to complete the adoption.

This process can take a while, depending on Shelter volunteer/staff availability and the availability of the adopter and references.

Once you have successfully selected the new addition to your family, prepare for their arrival home. Remain calm on the drive home and keep reassuring the pet. Even if your new pet received a prior checkup, it is advised to make an appointment with your own veterinarian for an overall checkup.

Once home, take them for a walk or tour around the home and allow them time to explore; keep the arrival home intimate, pets can become stressed by too many visitors; have a comfortable area for the

pet to call their own; keep them contained to your own home and yard and keep them leashed for the first while (always when required but even in off leash areas), slowly introduce the ground rules and give them some downtime to adjust.

Most importantly, remember this is all new for your recent addition and can be overwhelming causing stress and anxiety. Give them space and time to adjust and continually reassure them with love and attention.

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Curling Team Fujisawa captures top crown

By Murray Green

Japan’s Team Satsuki Fujisawa became the first Asian-based club to win a Grand Slam of Curling title. She did it in Camrose on January 15 in the Recreation Centre.

She defeated five-time Grand Slam champion Kerri Einarson 5-3 during the women’s final.

The team of Fujisawa, third Chinami Yoshida, second Yumi Suzuki and lead Yurika Yoshida earned $33,000 from the prize purse plus 12 Pinty’s Cup points.

“It was one of our big goals in curling life,” Chinami Yoshida said with a smile. “We won two Olympic medals and one world championship medal, but we hadn’t advanced to the Grand Slam final. We took maybe seven years, but we did it today, so it feels so amazing.”

Coach J.D. Lind of Calgary has guided them since juniors. “They were very much just raw talent and developing. This was always something that you dream of doing,” Lind said. “I think when you are a Japanese team and nobody has ever done it before, it’s really difficult to be the first. Even if you know you’re good enough, to be the first is always very difficult because you never fully believe it until it happens. Hopefully, now that we’ve done it we’ll see even more Pacific-Asia teams excel at the Slams.”

Team Fujisawa was perfect with a 6-0 win-loss

record and shooting 91 per cent as a unit during the final.

“The Grand Slams tournaments are the highest competitions in the world, so that’s why it feels so weird that we feel like the world champions right now,” Chinami Yoshida said. “For all of the Japanese curlers, it’s kind of a dream to be a champion of the Grand Slams but right now, it’s not just a dream, it’s a goal. I hope that not just us but maybe every Japanese team coming to the Grand Slams can compete at this amazing competition together.”

The team was consistent all week and the turning point came against Switzerland’s Team Silvana Tirinzoni when they were down by three points entering the eighth end and rallied to win in an extra frame.

“This Grand Slam had the most members in the audience (largest crowd) this season. We are so happy that many people see us in Camrose. We are so thankful of the Camrose citizens. Now we go back to Japan and compete at nationals.”

Team Einarson, with third Val Sweeting from Vermilion, won $20,000 and nine Cup points for reaching the final.

“Many Japanese fans who live in Canada come to watch our games, even from so far,” Chinami said. “I am so happy to win in front of lots of Japanese fans here.”

Team Brendan Bottcher won the men’s title by the

same 5-3 score over Team Niklas Edin from Sweden.

“We’ve worked hard this year, we really have, and I’m just so proud of the guys for sticking with it,” Bottcher said. “I really feel like the last couple of events we’ve been playing great. We had a really good event (at the Masters) in Oakville, came up just short and played even a little bit better here this week. That’s really all you can ask for.”

“We came together from four separate teams, we went through a little bit of

a learning curve at the start of the season, but we’ve put in a ton of hard work in the meantime,” Brendan said. “We had a great Masters and now we’ve had a great Canadian Open. To cap it off winning here today is amazing.”

His team took advantage of having the hammer in the final.

“It’s great and this is probably the most attendance I’ve seen since before the pandemic,” Brendan said. “Just being able to pack a building like this is

outstanding and doing it in your home province is obviously pretty special.”

He loves Camrose. “It is such a great city. For the fans to pack the building is just outstanding. I’ve been to Camrose all the way back to my juvenile curling days, I’ve been here lots of times. The people are awesome and they make you feel like the hometown team. It is just such a good community. You don’t get that everywhere you go.”

Grand Slam was successful again in Camrose

By Murray Green

Grand Slam of Curling event possible on January 10 to 15 in Camrose.

Curling may have

originated in 16th century Scotland, but it’s become a trademark sport in Canadian history. Camrose has

perfected the way to host the event.

The five-day event was postponed last year due to Covid, and made possible this year because of a provincial grant to Rose City Curling Club.

Volunteerism was paramount to the event’s success, reeling in 150 volunteers from the Central Alberta area. However, two volunteers came from Regina. Event chair, Neil Bratrud, expressed his appreciation for their dedication.

“I want to thank our amazing volunteers for their dedication to making this event a success,” Neil said.

The event had an economic impact of $2.34 million on the City of Camrose.

“Our community was thrilled with the economic impact the event had to restaurants hotels and local shops. The event was warmly received and the buzz of the entire city,” said MLA Jackie Lovely.

In terms of precedents, Neil said that the event’s success surpassed expectations. “It was the best we’ve ever done in terms of crowd.

The fans were amazing. The community supported this event,” he said.

Showcasing the world’s best in curling was part of the grand nature of the event. “When it’s an international event like this you bring the top 16 men’s and women’s teams from around the world and the curling was tremendous, it was awesome,” Neil added.

As for the potential of hosting another event, he said anything is possible. “We would like to keep that door and that option open… we had such good leadership and directors from that curling club that are helping run this, that I think somewhere down the road it would be awesome to do it again.”

Around 60 youth from the Rose City Curling Club participated in the junior curling program, signaling to the next generation’s future engagement in this prolific sport.

“It was an honour to meet the local organizers and introduce them to Premier Danielle Smith, while she was in Camrose,” stated MLA Jackie Lovely.

The Alberta Government and the Rose City Curling Club made the

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The success of the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling Meridian Open was made possible because of, from left to right, Jenni Cramm, events manager; Ken Duggan, local event manager; MLA Jackie Lovely and Robbie Doherty, in-venue host. Curling fans gathered in Camrose from January 10 to 15 with the help of the province. There were a total of 150 volunteers, mostly from Camrose.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Japan’s Chinami Yoshida guided her skip into a crowded house on more than one occasion during the curling competition.

My classic movie introduction

Our children are finally becoming old enough to be introduced to some of our favourite movies, as well as movies that we deem “classics” even if they aren’t our personal favourites.

This fall, we began watching the Star Wars trilogies, which wasn’t an easy feat because right off the bat we had to decide if we would watch them chronologically, or watch them as they were released. We chose to watch them in the order they were made, and each weekend that we could, we viewed the next one. I was surprised to realize that there were two that my husband and I hadn’t seen–how had we not watched Revenge of the Sith where Anakin Skywalker transforms into Darth Vader?

We started our Star Wars viewings right before Halloween, so my youngest wanted to dress up as Darth Vader. Plus he wanted me to be Princess Leia, which put my sewing and hairdressing skills to the test, but I somehow figured it out. A few days before Halloween, I realized that he was going to be dressed as my Father! But I couldn’t tell him since we hadn’t watched The Empire Strikes Back yet, where it is revealed that Darth Vader is Luke and Leia’s father. I wouldn’t say that I used to be a huge Star Wars fan, but these movies are actionpacked and immensely captivating.

At long last, we have started watching the Back to the Future movies. There are so many details in there, like the van driving around in 1985 advertising that Goldie Wilson is seeking re-election. Then back in 1955, Marty McFly runs into Goldie, who is working at the local diner and talking about how he wants to be somebody one day. Our family is eagerly looking forward to watching the second movie this weekend, where they travel to the year 2015, so we can see how movie producers imagined that year back in 1989 when it was released.

I have been known to randomly quote movie lines. Some of my personal favourite lines are: “Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” (The Princess Bride); “1.21 gigawatts! Great Scott. How could I have been so careless?” (Back to the Future); and “Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” (Back to the Future). And of course the clergyman from the wedding in The Princess Bride with the speech impediment who says: “Mawage. Mawage is wot bwings us togeza today. Mawage, that blessed awangement, that dweam wifin a dweam.” (Honestly, my kids will not be surprised on their wedding days if I come up to them and say, “Mawage.”) I love movies, but I know that not everybody pays such close attention to them. I can quote movie lines to my best friend until I’m blue in the face and she will have no idea what I’m talking about because she falls asleep during most movies.

My dad is the same. We once saw Narnia at the theatre. Afterwards, we commented on Aslan, the talking lion who is prominent in the film. My dad paused and said, “There was a talking lion?” He had fallen asleep for most of the movie and only saw the train parts, which meant he caught the first five minutes and the last five minutes.

The first movie I saw with my husband was Second World War movie Saving Private Ryan, which at first glance seems a bit violent as a first date kind of movie. Maybe it was wellthought out though–I did have to hold his hand for most of the movie.

I regularly scroll through websites to decide if my kids are old enough for certain movies. They have seen The Princess Bride enough times that they can quote it almost as well as I can, and we recently watched Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, which has to be the best movie ever to watch on a sick day. As a teenager, I can remember having a rotation of my favourite movies that I would watch regularly, and especially if I was home sick: The Shawshank Redemption The Secret of My Success Back to the Future, Dirty Dancing, Flight of the Navigator, The Princess Bride, Home Alone, Stand by Me, Karate Kid. I’m not sure what my criteria was for which movies got added to the list, but they were recorded onto VHS tapes and ready to be watched at any time.

Other classics will have to wait until my kids are older, such as the Lord of the Rings trilogies, the Indiana Jones series, Titanic and Forrest Gump

It’s thrilling to watch my kids seeing the movies that I have enjoyed over and over again. After all, the only thing wrong with these movies is that I can’t watch them for the first time again.

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By Murray Green Rob Coe of Camrose County owns a 1979 Dodge Warlock truck.

“I’ve had this truck for more than two years now. I found it up in Sherwood Park. When I was a teenager, they came out with the Dodge Li’l Red Express truck and the Dodge Warlock,” said Rob.

“I really liked the Warlock because it was black and different. The Li’l Red Express was red and when they came out everyone had to have one. Where as the Warlock was an afterthought and was a lot more rare,” explained Rob.

The D/W series is a line of pickup trucks that was sold by Dodge from October 1960 to September 30, 1993. The same basic design was retained until the October 1993 introduction of a completely redesigned Ram.

“When I found this truck, I had to have it. Also, I really like the fact that it has a big motor in it and it drives straight,” added Rob.

“A lot of the older trucks are like herding cats down the highway. They can be all over the place. This truck really drives well,” he stated.

The D/W series shared its AD platform with the Dodge Ramcharger/Plymouth Trail Duster twins. Regular models were designated D, while 4x4 models

were designated W.

“The biggest differences between a Warlock and Lil’ Red Express is the colour and the Express has short stacks on it. The body style and the frame are the same. They basically had

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Notable models produced during this era were the 1978–79 Li’l Red Express, Warlock, Macho Power Wagon, Macho Power Wagon Top Hand, Macho Power Wagon Palomino, and Adventurer. The Warlock, as part of Dodge’s late 1970s adult toys line, is a short wheelbase truck produced in limited production in 1976 and regular production from 1977 to 1979.

Warlocks came in black, red, green and blue, however other colors could be special ordered. Its main draw was being a factory customized truck and was designed to appeal to young 4x4 buyers. The Warlock featured custom gold wheels, wide tires, bucket seats and a Utiline bed with oak racks.

Optional equipment included five-spoke wheels, bucket seats, tinted glass, chrome rear bumper, and power steering. All had black interiors, with gold accents on the dash and the doors, and a “tuff” steering wheel. The exterior was accented by gold pin striping around the wheel wells and the body lines. The pin striping continued inside onto the doors, dashboard, and instrument panel. Warlock was printed in gold on the tailgate through 1978; the 1979 model instead had Warlock II printed. All of these trucks were considered lifestyle pickups and were marketed to an audience that wanted specialty, personal-use trucks.

two different option packages,” Rob said.

“It has a fuel injected 440 motor with plenty of Mopar muscle,” Rob said proudly.

The introduction of the 440 engine was an option for the light trucks, as well as a Dyna-Trac dual-rearwheel option on D300 pickups.

“I like the short box step side on the truck, really like it. I like the looks and the power of the Warlock,” shared Rob.

A redesign of the D series for the 1972 model year introduced a more rounded look. This redesign, which lasted until 1980 with minor changes, included new features such as an independent front suspension and pocketed taillights (the distinctive reverse-ontop lights were recessed to avoid damage in loading docks and confined spaces).

Rob is known for having a few Ford trucks in his day. “I wanted something different than a Ford I wanted a Dodge Warlock because it is

different, not many people have them. Similar to Li’l Red Express truck, but rarer, black instead of red. All those things attracted me to this truck,” Rob shared.

Starting in 1978, mod-

els introducted the first diesel powered Dodge pickup truck. Available as an economy choice in light-duty trucks and B-series vans was Mitsubishi’s 6DR5 four L inline six-cylinder diesel.

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Rob Coe doesn’t mind spending his summer cruising in Camrose County in his 1979 Dodge Warlock. The muscle truck offers both style and comfort with its powerful 440 engine.

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Hockey Vikings split games

By Murray Green

Augustana Vikings split a pair of games against the first place Red Deer Kings on January 13 and 14.

Red Deer won 6-2 in the Max McLean Arena even though the Vikings scored first on a Gerrik Ripley tally. After Red Deer tied the contest, Augustana scored again on a Jacob Biensch power play marker to make it a 2-1 game in favour of the home team. However, the Kings did all of the scoring after that.

Goalie Daniel Moody stopped 36 of 41 shots he faced. Augustana recorded 34 shots on goal.

In the rematch, Augustana again scored first, this time on an Austin Kozluk power play. The Kings came back to tie the game in the first period.

This time the Vikings played hard in the middle frame to add three more goals. Jackson Siemens, on a power play, Cameron Shorrock and Jack Hamly scored before Red Deer collected a goal of their own.

In the third, the Vikings put the game out of reach when Colby Wolter added an insurance marker.

Goalie Rett Rook was busy in the Vikings net with 51 saves on 53 shots. Augustana had 31 shots on goal.

The next home game is on January 27 at 7 p.m. when the Briercrest Clippers are in Camrose. They also play the next day at 2 p.m.

Basketball

The Augustana women’s basketball team also split its series with the Concordia Thunder. Concodia won the first match 7472 on January 13.

Tayah Fiveland led the Vikings on offence with 18 points, while both Lauren Cardinal and Kamryn de Klerk chipped in with 15 points each.

In the second game, Augustana won 64-62 with Fiveland hitting 20 points and Mackenzie Mrazik

scoring 14.

On the men’s side, Augustana beat Concordia 8661 in Camrose with Brett Marlow leading the charge with 18 points. Ryan Degner added 17 in support.

In the rematch, the Vikings won a close 84-82 contest as Degner netted 24 points and Nic Harder added 22 in support.

The next home games are on January 27 at 6 and 8 p.m. against the Keyano Huskies. They also play at 1 and 3 p.m. on January 28.

Volleyball

Augustana Vikings volleyball women’s team blanked Medicine Hat 3-0 in games with scores of 25-20, 25-13 and 25-20 on January 13.

Shae Boyes smashed 12 kills, Sarah Dedrick added 18 assists and Rebecca Olenick counted nine digs to lead the way.

Augustana stopped Briercrest 3-1 with 21-25, 25-13, 25-11 and 25-19 scores.

Leading the charge was Boyes with 11 kills, Dedrick with 23 assists and Boyes with 12 digs.

The men’s team lost 3-1 to Medicine Hat and lost 3-0 to Briercrest.

In the first match, Devon Nazarchuk smashed 10 kills, Calder Thompson recorded 24 assists and also added 12 digs.

Against Briercrest, Nazarchuk had five kills, Thompson added 15 assists and Bryce Boan added six digs.

Augustana Vikings host the NWP (Grande Prairie) Wolves on February 3 at 6 and 8 p.m. for the next home games.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Rotary Club of Camrose member Lou Henderson, left, presented Holly McLennan with $818 for winning the Chase the Ace. Camrose Public Library director Alyssa Martin showed books they received from the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and Camrose coordinator Kim Boyko received $818 to go towards books for children. About 250 local children receive books from Parton’s Library.

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Universal Bottle Depot owner Grace Torpe, left, presented $2,094 to Camrose Neighbor Aid Center program director Jo-Anne Tweed to go towards the Food Bank. The funds were collected by the bottle depot from customer donations.

By Rick Wilson, MLA Wetaskiwin Constituency

The Alberta Government has maintained a steady stride getting things accomplished for Albertans and I’d like to update you about a few of those developments.

The rising cost of everyday living is a hot topic for Albertans these days. Along with significant broad-based supports to help all Albertans, Alberta’s government is delivering targeted relief for families, seniors, and the most vulnerable in the form of affordability payments over the next six months. Details of the Affordability Action Plan, including requirements for eligibility, are available here: www.Alberta.ca/Affordable

Some eligible Albertans will automatically receive their $100 monthly payments for six months. This group includes Albertans who receive services from AISH, PDD, Income Support, or Alberta Seniors Benefit (ASB), as well as Foster and Kinship Caregivers.

All other eligible Albertans can apply online for free using their Verified Account. If filling out an online application is not your thing, you can apply in person (also for free) at a registry agent, or through any Alberta Supports office. Alberta Supports has temporarily extended their hours of service to accommodate the extra traffic they expect. The closest office for my constituents is in Wetaskiwin at Coach Mall, 4805-50 Avenue. They are open Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Applications from eligible Albertans for Affordability payments will be accepted until June 30.

To protect law-abiding citizens, Alberta’s government has been busy advocating for changes to what has been referred to as the “catch and release” bail system. Premiers from all of Canada’s ten provinces and three territories have signed a letter asking the federal government to strengthen the Criminal Code and fix the bail system. It is the Criminal Code that sets out the rules for bail, and it is only the federal government that has the right to make or amend criminal law. Provinces need the support of the federal government in ensuring that public safety is maintained. I am proud that Alberta is part of this initiative that urges the federal government to take steps to keep repeat offenders from continuing to commit crimes.

I have recently learned that a fair number of my constituents have spent time enjoying the impeccably groomed Legislature grounds, both in summer and in winter. Some time ago, it was announced that repairs and upgrades were in the works to bring the summer water features on the north plaza up to today’s codes and standards. Three design concepts have been proposed for the terraced wading pool area, and Albertans have a chance to help choose their favourite. You have only until January 27 to complete the survey and let the ministry of infrastructure know which elements are most important to you. The survey can be found here: Legislature grounds improvement engagement Alberta.ca

The ministry of culture works to improve Albertan’s quality of life through support of cultural development, historical preservation, and increased gender equality. This ministry is responsible for the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) as well as the Community Initiatives Program (CIP). Recently, Minister of Culture Jason Luan, announced that three organizations in this constituency applied and were successful in securing significant funding through these programs. The Mulhurst Lutheran Church Camp Association was awarded $50,000 towards upgrades to their facility through the CFEP program. The Leduc Society for Christian Education will receive a whopping $125,000 from the same program to assist with playground construction at Covenant Christian School Playground. And, the CIP program will grant The Wetaskiwin Curling Association (1985) $75,000 towards the monumental task of hosting of The Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts–Women’s Curling Provincial Championship. All these organizations are committed to improving the quality of life in our community. I extend my congratulations to all three of these organizations–and especially to their volunteers. These folks play such an important role in supporting healthy, vibrant communities.

If you are part of an organization that may be eligible for funding, take a moment to check out the information online about the CFEP and CIP programs available through the culture ministry.

Rick Wilson is the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin. His constituency office can be reached by emailing maskwacis.wetaskiwin@assembly.ab.ca or by calling 780-360-8003.

Peter William Pears

It is with profound sadness that the family of Peter William Pears announce his passing early in the early morning on January 15, 2023, at the age of 78. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elizabeth; their children Bradley (Robbie) and Jennifer (Garth); grandchildren Brendon (Ashley) and Ben; great-grandchild, Josephine; his siblings Berna Cook, Ronald Pears, Hazel Matichuk, Jim Pears, Mike Pears, Charlie Pears, and surviving in-laws; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Ben and Betty Pears; older brother Gerry; and older sister Carol.

Peter was born on August 4, 1944, the third eldest of nine children. He attended school at Crestomere until grade nine, and then went to Ponoka for high school. He married his high school sweetheart Elizabeth Crooker on September 3, 1966, and the two soon after settled on their farm west of Lacombe. Peter was a hard worker and spent most of his days working outside and with his hands. He enjoyed nature and livestock. Peter loved his family, enjoyed farming and his animals, and was an adept carpenter. He rebuilt the barn, fences and outbuildings, and built the house they lived in for over forty years. He was also very musical and often sang and played the button accordion or mouth organ for enjoyment, entertaining many friends and family over the years.

Peter was a reliable friend, a good neighbour and was someone who could be counted on. He was a wonderful son and brother, and was an especially dedicated and loving husband and father. Please remember him while you make time for family, friends and the things you love – he will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lacombe FCSS, St. Andrew’s United Church in Lacombe, or a charity of your choice.

Doris Asel

Doris Asel of Camrose passed away on January 18, 2023, at the age of 62 years.

Wife, mom, Nana, friend, Doris was predeceased by her parents, brother, and sister.

Left to cherish Doris is her loving husband of 32 years, Doug; children Amanda (Jason) Harris, Jessie Asel, Gregory Asel; grandchildren Jarvis, Brock, Kira Harris and Josephine and Evangeline Asel; godchildren Darian and Kenzie Yurkoski; sister Linda (Kenton) Wiebe; two brothers George (Marlene) Papineau and Roy Papineau; as well as nieces and nephews.

A private family service will take place.

Memorial donations may be made to Angels Anonymous (3428-99 Street NW Unit 177, Edmonton, AB T6E 5X5).

MaryEllen Nahirniak

MaryEllen Nahirniak of Round Hill, AB passed away suddenly on January 9, 2023, at the age of 66.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Round Hill Community Hall.

In memory of Melissa Dawn Smith

Government is steady as she goes Memorial Poems

October 26, 1981 ~ January 27, 2019

No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered, since we lost you Life has never been the same. In our hearts, your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear Melissa, that we do not think of you.

Love Mom, Dad and Brad

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January 6, 1946 ~ January 13, 2023

Russell Bruce Nielson passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the age of 77 years.

Russ was the youngest son born to Axel and Ellen Nielson (née Soderstrom), January 6, 1946, in Vermilion, AB. At a young age, his family moved to the farm near Kelsey, AB. His childhood was being a typical boy on a farm, playing sports, and going with the family to church. It was there he learned the Bible and became aware of a saving faith in Christ. He was married to Susan Liner for 31 years when she passed of cancer. During that time, Russ worked for Swift Canadian Meat Packers in Edmonton. In 1973, he moved his family back to a farm near Rosalind, AB. In July 1987, Russ obtained his real estate licence, embarking on a 29-year career. He worked for Coldwell Banker until 1989, when he moved over to Central Agencies Inc. In March 2002, he switched to Royal LePage Real Estate until his retirement in 2016. Russ loved working with his clients and served them well. There were many memorable occasions in his life during these years. In 1997, he and Pauline were married in this church. They are active members and Russ was baptized here in 2001. He enjoyed serving as the church moderator for a term.

Russ’s interests included curling, which he enjoyed playing earlier in his life, travelling, watching sports, socializing with dear friends, his family, and associates, and recently participating in the men’s breakfast through his church.

Russ served the community as president of the Camrose Chamber of Commerce in 1998, director for the Progressive Conservative Party from 1985 to 1995, the Farm Labour Pool, Ankerton Gas Co-op and Unifarm.

Russ was a respected, caring, and generous man. He was deeply loved by so many who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Left to cherish Russ’s memory are his wife Pauline Nielson; his children Monica (Wayne) Hock and Brent Nielson; his stepchildren Joeline Gascoyne, Trina (Kevin) Peterson, Jonathan (Kate) Wilson, and Brendon (Alecia) Wilson; his grandchildren Kelsey and Ethan Hock, Madison and Keaton McCarthy, Austin, Nathan, Luke and Lena Peterson, Daphne Wilson and Summer Wilson; and siblings June (Fred) Rittammer, Howard (Renee) Nielson, and Audrey Wakariuk.

Russ was predeceased by his wife Susan Nielson; brother Milton Nielson; parents Axel and Ellen Nielson; brother-in-law Ernie Wakariuk; and nephew Drew Wakariuk.

A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Rose City Baptist Church with Rev. Josh Handford officiating.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Russ’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, or to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Neil Henry Hart

Neil Henry Hart of Camrose, Alberta passed away on January 4, 2023 in Camrose at the age of 69 years.

He is survived by his wife Anne; stepchildren Robin (Penny) and Steve (Kirstin); brothers Wayne (Wendy) and Dale; and numerous family and friends.

Elizabeth “Betty” Kapler

Elizabeth Luva Kapler of Camrose, AB, formerly of Daysland, AB, passed away on January 17, 2023, at the age of 93 years.

Elizabeth Inman

Elizabeth Inman of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of Edmonton, passed away on January 12, 2023 in Camrose at the age of 95 years.

She is survived by her son Dean (Roxanna); daughter Marnie (Kamaljit) Inman-Bates; granddaughter Olivia; and numerous family and friends.

Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband John in 1980; granddaughter Aria; and a brother Archie (Ivy) Ramsay.

A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose with Rev. Helen Reed officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Camrose with Rev. Kris Schmidt as celebrant. Inurnment will follow at Camrose Valleyview Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus.

She is survived by her three sons David (Wendy), Gordon (Sharon), and Jeffrey (Jesus); two grandchildren Darby (Travis) and Brennan (Sheena); seven great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren; as well as three sisters Goldie, Ellen and Mary.

She was predeceased by her husband Lorne; daughter Beverly; and three sisters Alice, Edna, and Peggy.

Cremation has taken place and a private family inurnment service will be held on a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Russell Bruce Nielson

Helpful Tips for Writing Classified Ads Which Get Results!

Be Thorough

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

Steer Clear of Abbreviations

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

Be Honest

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

State Your Price

The cost of an item is one of the most important concerns of want ad readers. Ads showing prices are ones which get results. Giving a price also serves to “weed out” those buyers not in your price range.

Be Accessible

Including a telephone number or address puts you in touch with potential buyers. Be sure to state the hours you can be reached: a caller who can’t get through the first time often won’t call again.

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

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

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

SERVICES

SELF-INKING

STAMPS –

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

DSS CONSTRUCTION

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

Devin Meakins, Ph. 780-853-1080

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

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

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.

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

2-BEDROOM APARTMENT – In excellent condition! Perfect for seniors. The suite has stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer, blinds and one parking stall. Heat, water, garbage pick up, Telus TV and internet included. Building has an elevator and social room. No smoking building. Call 780-678-2621 for more info or to set up a viewing.

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

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 reasonable fellows in the business!

HAY LAKES RENTAL –

Sunny and clean bi-level duplex available for rent immediately. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 5 appliances, finished basement, single car garage with plenty of parking available. Rent plus utilities. Pets may be considered. Please contact Karen 780-288-5178 for viewing.

ESPECIALLY NICE OFFICE SUITE

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP will be held at St. Mary’s Hospital, Covenant Health February 23 to April 13

To register, please contact Shelly Dalueg at 780-679-2793 or email shelly.dalueg@ covenanthealth.ca Participation is free of charge.

PERSONAL

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

TO GIVE AWAY

TWO KITTENS – 36 weeks old. One fluffy grey, one tiger grey. Tame, litter trained. Great friends for the new year. 780608-6189.

WANTED

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

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 – 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.

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!

GENEROUS OFFICE

MAIN STREET CAMROSE

193 sq. ft. on second floor. Quiet considerate neighbours. Paved occupant parking in rear. $263.93/mo., all inclusive, except communications and GST.

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

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.

DOWNTOWN RETAIL SPACE – 2400 sq. ft., self-contained, two washrooms, kitchen, lots of windows. New tenant may sublet to others. $1,995/mo. 780608-5032.

2-BEDROOM SUITE –Recently updated, bright and spacious. Private balcony. Convenient University area location, on a purely residential street, just a few blocks from downtown amenities. Exceptionally clean, quiet, non-smoking building, local owner managed. No pets. In keeping with our existing tenant profile, we are inviting inquiries from mature, responsible adults. Snow shovelling and yard care provided free of charge. $1075 per month rent includes heat and water. $800 damage deposit. Phone 780679-7090.

MACHINERY

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

HOUSEHOLD

BURGUNDY CORNER COMPUTER DESK – Not put together, took apart to move. All pieces are there. $100 obo. 780878-8523.

MISCELLANEOUS

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

ALPACA YARN – 80/20. Four colours: white, grey, brown, caramel. $18/skein. 780-608-5032.

FOUR 14” VOLKSWAGEN RIMS – five bolt, standard size. $15 each obo. 780-855-3023.

AUTO

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

BOATS, RVS and TRAILERS

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

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

VERY NICE

2-BEDROOM APARTMENT SUITE –Unique floor plan includes 2 balconies, in-suite laundry. Close to downtown, college area. $1100/ mo., $1100 DD includes heat, water. No smoking, no pets. Call Beckie at 587-557-9142.

FARML ANDS FOR SALE BY TENDER

Tenders are invited for t he purchase of t he following proper t ies located immediatel y West of t he Village of Forest burg on Highway 53. The proper t ies are legall y described as:

FIRST:

SECTION 4

QUARTER NORTH E AST

EXCEP TING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINER ALS ARE A : 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

Contains approximatel y 119 acres arable land, house (bungalow of 1,536 square feet, built in 1979), two 2-car detached garages, one 45 x 70 quonset, 2 metal grain bins, 3 barns and dugout and one power line paying annual rental.

Access from Range Road 153.

SECOND:

MERIDIAN 4 R ANGE 15 TOWNSHIP 42

SECTION 9

QUARTER SOUTH E AST

CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

EXCEP TING THEREOUT: 0.028 OF A HECTARE (0.07 OF AN ACRE) MORE OR LESS TAKEN FOR RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CANADIAN NORTHERN WESTERN R AILWAY COMPANY, AS SHOWN ON R AILWAY PL AN 5373AS

EXCEP TING THEREOUT ALL COAL, PE TROLEUM AND VALUABLE STONE AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME AND ALSO EXCEP TING THEREOUT ALL OTHER MINES AND MINER ALS

Approximatel y 134 acres arable land. Two power line towers paying annual rental. Access from Range Road 153.

THIRD: MERIDIAN 4 R ANGE 15 TOWNSHIP 42

SECTION 9

QUARTER NORTH E AST

CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

EXCEP TING THEREOUT:

(A) 3.23 HECTARES (7.99 ACRES) MORE OR LESS TAKEN FOR RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CANADIAN NORTHERN WESTERN R AILWAY COMPANY AS SHOWN ON R AILWAY PL AN 5373AS (B) ALL THAT PORTION WHICH LIES NORTH E AST OF THE NORTH E ASTERLY LIMIT OF THE R AILWAY RIGHT OF WAY AS SHOWN ON R AILWAY PL AN 5373AS CONTAINING 34.5 HECTARES (85.24 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

EXCEP TING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINER ALS

Approximatel y 57 acres arable land. Two power line towers and one abandoned, but not reclaimed, sur face lease site paying annual rental. No direct access to this proper ty.

2023 proper ty taxes will be paid in full by any successful purchaser wit hout adjustment. No adjustment will be made for any sur face lease /rental income recei ved prior to closing date. Any successful purchaser will recei ve any/all future sur face lease payments after closing date.

Tenders must be for t he purchase of both SE 9-42-15 W4 and NE 9-42-15 W4 as t here is no direct access to NE 9-42-15 W4.

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “ Weber Tender ”, wit h tenderer ’s GST number and accompanied by a cer tified cheque or bank draf t made payable to Andreassen Bor t h in trust for 5% of the total amount of the tender and must be deli vered before 12:00 noon on Februar y 10, 2023 to t he offices of Andreassen Bor t h, Barristers and Solicitors, 5014-50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, Alber ta T0B 2L0.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Bor t h on or before March 10, 2023. The sellers and any successful purchaser will share t he cost of G AP Tit le Insurance to complete t he purchase. Any purchaser obtaining mor tgage financing will be responsible for payment of Title Insurance required by their mor tgage financing. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open unt il dealt wit h by the offices of Andreassen Bor t h. Tenders will not be opened in public. If a successful tenderer does not complete t he purchase af ter acceptance of that tender, t heir deposit shall be forfeited to t he owners. The highest or any tender will not necessaril y be accepted. The owners reser ve the right to reject any and all tenders. Deposits recei ved from any unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to t hem by regular mail.

The current tenant shall have t he right of first refusal on any tender bid the owners are willing to accept For fur t her informat ion, or to arrange an appointment to view t he subject proper ty, please call Larr y Weber at 780-884-1959.

PUBLIC NOTICE

PROPOSED SWITCH INC. CANADA 100f t MONOPOLE TOWER WIRELESS

SUBJECT:

TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER INSTALL ATION

• Type: Wireless Internet 100f t tall monopole-st yle tower.

• Location: 49105 Range Rd 215, Camrose Count y, AB

• Legal Description: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, PL AN 1124572 within SW 8-49-21-W4.

• Facilit y : The facilit y will include a monopole tower with no fencing or accessor y structures.

• Purpose: Funded by the Federal Government’s Universal Broadband Fund (UBF ), this tower is a par t of a series of wireless facilities being built to bring high-speed Internet to households in rural Alber ta.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISEDC) is the governing body for installations of this t ype or telecommunication antenna installation and can be contacted at: ISEDC – Central and Nor thern Alber ta District O ce – 9700 Jasper Avenue NW, Room 725, Edmonton, AB T5J 4C3.

ANY PERSON may make a written submission to the individuals listed below by close of day Februar y 24, 2023, with respect to this matter. Please reference site STCA031 in your correspondence.

Fur ther information may also be obtained through the following contact:

Municipal Contact Information Kim Hunter, Development O cer Camrose Count y 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 3S8 780-672-4446 planning@county.camrose.ab.ca

Applicant Contact Information Planning Manager Shared Tower Inc 1300 Cornwall Rd., Unit 101, Oak ville, ON L6J 7W5 403-417-9200 municipalwest@sharedtower.ca

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS

Estate of CORY MICHAEL SKINNER, who died on April 7, 2022.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by Friday, March 3, 2023, with WAYNE THRONDSON, K.C., at Fielding & Company LLP, Suite 100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S3.

If you do not f ile by the date above, the estate pr oper ty can law fully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS

Estate of the late JOSIE JORDAN, late of Camrose, Alber ta, who died on October 21, 2022.

If you have a claim against t his estate, you must f ile your claim by March 2, 2023, and provide details of your claim with STEPHEN K AMBEIT Z LLP of Farnham West Stolee Kambeit z LLP Barristers and Solicitors at 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7.

If you do not f ile by the date above, the estate proper ty can law fully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have

Missed Delivery Policy

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

Thank you for being a loyal reader of…

780-672-3142 ads@camrosebooster.com 4925-48 Street, Camrose AB T4V 1L7

Goodvin returns

By Murray Green

Country music artist

Aaron Goodvin is returning to Camrose and the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on January 27. He is a favourite around the Camrose area.

His Its the Ride Tour launched last Friday in Lloydminster.

“This headline tour has been almost three years in the making,” said Aaron. “We’ve all worked so hard to get here and I am really excited about covering so much of Canada over these next couple of months.”

Fast-rising, CCMA Award-winning singer Hailey Benedict will be the very special guest on all dates.

The Sakamoto Music/ Warner Music Canada recording artist released a new version of his song “You Ain’t” featuring fellow country star Meghan Patrick in September, along with an official music video.

The song comes from his latest EP, Lucky Stars, which produced a second career number one song in Canada, “Boy Like Me” and the Top 10 follow-up single, the title track.

The Alberta-born, Nashville-based artist brings an esteemed lineup of collaborators to the project, creating dazzling music ranging from the ridiculously catchy to the wildly cinematic. Aaron was nominated for two 2022 CCMA Awards–Interactive Artist of the Year and Single of The Year for “Boy Like Me”, bringing his career total to 11 nominations.

In addition to being an electrifying live performer, Aaron is an incomparable singer/songwriter whose music resonates with fans worldwide. His dossier includes two critically acclaimed albums, two Number One singles, several Top 10s, a 2018 CCMA Songwriter of the Year Award, a 2020 JUNO Award nomination for Country Album of the Year, and a tour with Rascal Flatts, not to mention “Lonely Drum,” a double-platinum global song.

His show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Aaron Goodvin

Sales Representat ive

The Soap Stop is accepting applications for a sales position. The successful candidate will manage an established, mature customer base in central Alber ta. They will use their exceptional customer ser vice skills and comprehensive cleaning knowledge to provide the high level of ser vice on which our customers have to come rely on. The job requires self-motivation, dependabilit y, with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

We o er an industr y competitive, commission-based wage, work vehicle, and a business that cares for its employees. As a local, family-run business, we believe in taking care of our customers as well as the people we work with, and have been doing so since 1983.

If this sounds like the right t for you, please submit a resume to Mr. Greg Grose c/o The Soap Stop. Resumes will be accepted at the store until Februar y 11th, 2023 (no emails please). We appreciate all interest , but only those selected for an inter view will be contacted.

Safety Coordinator

Battle

This role includes conduc ting inspec tions, investigations, emergenc y preparedness, safety training and more

The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of public sector safety, the abilit y to manage large volumes of paperwork and data, and experience with HSE information management systems. For more details about the position and how to ap ply, please see our website brsd.ab.ca/careers

If you have ques tions, please contac t Steve Snell, Director of Human Resources, at ssnell@brsd.ab.ca. Deadline to apply is Februa ry 3, 2023

A Criminal Re cord Ch eck is required for this position. Thank you for your interest. Those selected for further consideration will be contac ted.

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Sa lar y a n d B ene t s: B at tl e R ive r Powe r C oo p o e r s a competitive s alar y, a tt ractive b ene t s a n d a posit ive wor k enviro nment . T h e s ta rt in g s alar y fo r t hi s positio n w il l b e b ased u po n t h e exp erienc e a n d q uali c ation s of t he successfu l c andidate Applications : Q uali e d a pplicant s a re e ncouraged to submi t a c ove r l et ter a n d cur re n t resum é v i a e mail o r to t he addres s b elow by Friday, Februar y 3 , 2023 a t 4:0 0 p m We appreciate and consider all applications ; however only those selected for an interview will be contacte d. Please submi t you r resum é to: Ba tt l e R ive r Powe r C oo p Attention: H uma n Resou rc es Box 1420, C am ro se, A B T4V 1X3 Fa x : 780 -672-7969 Email : valerie.king@brpowe r.coop

Junior hoop teams host

By Murray Green

The École Camrose

Composite High School Grade 9 basketball teams hosted their own home tournament on January 13 and 14.

ÉCCHS’s junior and senior teams are headed into a bit of a break over the next week to allow for diploma exams.

The Grade 9 teams are in full swing though, they both played well in the home tournament.

Grade 9 girls coach Andy Lyster said, “We lost by two to the eventual tournament winner Bawlf, then defeated a very good Holy Rosary team from Lloydminster in the consolation final.”

He hopes it will launch them into more success in the coming weeks. “Our Grade 9 boys also had a successful tournament capturing third place,” said athletic director Graeme Thain.

The first league game of the year for the Grade 9s was against OLMP. “After two previous losses to them, we finally played strong enough to defeat them. Camrose and area basketball is looking good. It looks to be a very competitive league with some excellent teams,” added Lyster.

The senior teams won’t play again until January 31.

River School Division is seek ing a Safety Coordinator to oversee the health and safe ty programs of the Division

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Posi on Requirements

• Two-year post-secondary Diploma or Cer ficate in Economic Development, Commerce, Communica ons, Marke ng Business Administra on, or relevant experience

• Great knowledge of the Camrose Community

• The ability to work with a wide range of organiza ons and people

• The ability to mul -task, problem-solve, and think big picture.

• High standard of accuracy, a en on to detail, and organiza onal skills Compensa on and Hours

Downtown Camrose offers a compe ve compensa on package that includes benefits and is based on a 35 hour work week (some evenings and weekends are required)

Summar y of Position:

Repor ting direc tly to the Corporate Ser vices Direc tor, the Accounting Clerk/Receptionist position is responsible to per form accounts payable and reception duties as outlined below.

Some key responsibilities are as follows:

1. Provide main receptionist duties including ser ving customers, answering incoming calls and provide assistance where necessar y.

2. Ensure good public relations are maintained by responding to inquiries and/or complaints in a professional manner

3. Complete and balance cash receipts batches and bank deposits

4. Review all accounts payable invoices for appropriate documentation, coding and approval

5. Prepare accounts payable invoices for cheque issuance and distribution; ensure all necessar y repor ts, backups, printing of cheques and vouchers are completed

6. Complete incoming and outgoing mail including fax correspondence.

7. Maintain administration department ling, including Laser che, to ensure an orderly and e cient ling system, including archiving and records clean up/destruction.

Quali cations:

1. One (1) year post-secondar y education in accounting, business/o ce administration or equivalent experience.

2. Excellent customer service skills to communicate e ec tively with custom-ers in a diplomatic positive and professional manner

3. Pro cienc y in Microsoft O ce applications as well as preferred experience with accounting software.

4. Excellent communication, organizational and accuracy skills with the ability to per form a variet y of tasks and prioritize e ec tively to meet deadlines

5. Ability to handle con dential information in an ethical and professional manner

6. Ability to establish and maintain e ec tive working relationships in the course of work, including the abilit y to work cooperatively in a team environ-ment as well as independently.

7. Knowledge of local government procedures and experience in a municipal environment will be an asset

Position Type: Temporar y Term Position (12-18 months)

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7 hours/day, 35 hours/week

S alar y Range: $54,324.11-$66,811.77

Closing Date: Until a suitable candidate is selected

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

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

Contac t: Deb Brodie, Corporate Ser vices Direc tor Email: dbrodie@ agsta .ab.ca Phone: 78O-384-41O9

BIRTHS

To Toni and Shane Dallyn, of Camrose, a son on January 12.

To Meredith and Jakob Weisser, of Camrose, a son on January 12.

DEATHS

Peter William Pears of Lacombe, on January 15, at 78 years of age.

Joseph “Armand” Robert Caouette of Camrose, formerly of Daysland, on January 15, at 86 years of age.

Ella Lee of Bawlf, on January 16, at 72 years of age.

Audrey George Fraser of Daysland, formerly of Drayton Valley, on January 17, at 95 years of age.

Elizabeth Luva Kapler of Camrose, on January 17, at 93 years of age.

Diane Teresa Carl of Bashaw, on January 17, at 77 years of age.

Olga Elyzabeta Zak of Leduc, formerly of Camrose, on January 17, at 93 years of age.

Victor “Frenchie” Tremblay of Camrose, on January 17, at 70 years of age.

Clifford George Rost of Camrose, formerly of Ponoka, on January 18, at 75 years of age.

Doris Asel of Camrose, on January 18, at 62 years of age.

Albert John Livingstone of New Norway, formerly of St. Paul, on January 18, at 86 years of age.

For the full job description please visit: www. agsta .ab.ca

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

PARTS TECHNICIAN

(Journeyman or Apprentice)

Flagsta Count y is recruiting for the temp orar y full-time term p osition of

Camrose Women’s Shelter Society operates a 22-bed facility that o ers ser vices in support of women and children requiring emergency shelter due to domestic violence, crisis situations or homelessness. We are currently recruiting for the following position:

FAMILY SUPPORT COORDINATOR

Classification: Full Time, Non-Union Salar y: $23 to $28 per hour

Hiring Date: Immediate is position is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with the ability to be exible should the need arise.

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondar y diploma or degree in Social Work or Child and Youth Studies and a minimum 5 year’s relevant experience in a Human Ser vices eld, such as Children’s Ser vices, Addictions, Parenting Strategies, Behavioral Di culties, Custody and Access.

• Current First Aid and CPR Certi cation

• Current Police Information Check and Child Welfare Inter vention Check

Description

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Family Support Coordinator establishes and maintains healthy professional relationships with the women and children residing within the Camrose Women’s Shelter e Coordinator delivers group programs and individual supports to educate, inform, and provide a role model for the mother-child relationship; provides age appropriate sessions for children; liaises with community agencies to meet speci c needs of the child, mother or family unit; coordinates and/or provides childcare as required; assists in transition planning; and is a member of the Shelter’s Direct Ser vices Team and Leadership Team.

Other responsibilities include: supervision of Child Care Workers, coordination of OH&S procedures and protocols, manage Kitchen operations, recruit sta as required; submit monthly and year end reports to the Executive Director describing program progress or changes for Board information; oversee the care, maintenance and safety of children’s equipment and recreation area.

Our Shelter maintains a policy of Trauma Informed Practice. is means having an awareness of trauma and its impacts, and speaking, acting and existing in ways that are least likely to trigger or further harm those who have experienced trauma. A trauma informed stance means applying the “universal caution” and approaching every individual as though they have experienced trauma.

e Camrose Women’s Shelter follows current Alberta Health Ser vices safety protocols and will provide appropriate PPE as required.

Please forward resumé and cover letter to:

Email: family@camrosewomenshelter.org

Fax: 780-679-4999

Mail: Box 1405, Camrose, AB T4V 1X3

We thank all who apply; however only those selected for consideration will be contacted.

C HIEF ADMINIS TR ATIVE OF FICE R

Who we are

Camros e Coun ty with a population of 9,000 is situated on traditional Trea ty Si x Te rritor y, a pprox imatel y 45 minu tes so utheas t of th e Ci ty of Edmonton Camros e Coun ty is prou d of our agricultural root s that ru n millenni a deep Camros e Coun ty is a thriving cultural communit y with seve ra l world- re nowned festivals, an d with a vast rang e of recreational oppo rt unities, an d scener y, al l while protec ting sust ainabl e agricultural practices with th e small-town feeling.

Ag riculture, oi l an d ga s ex ploratio n an d production , entrep re neuria l spirit , tourism, culture, an d ou r people are th e foundation on wh ic h Camros e Coun ty stands , an d Camros e Coun ty re sect s personal freedoms an d di ve rsit y. Camros e Coun ty is a welcomin g communit y an d a grea t plac e to ma ke a life an d r aise a family Ou r communit y ha s programmin g an d activities that promote healthy lifest yles as well as a grea t healthcare system There are ampl e recreation facilities with an abundance of gree n spaces for hiking , bi ki ng , an d cross- countr y skiing Ou r communit y ha s grea t K – 12 schools an d th e Augu stan a Campus pa rt of th e Universi ty of Al be rt a is in th e Ci ty of Camrose. Th ro ug h soli d planning an d focuse d ef fo rt , th e Coun ty ta ck le s municipal challenges , deve lops ou r municipal infrastructu re, an d cult iv ates ou r communit y. Camros e Coun ty is look in g for th e right person to lead us in th e next step s of advancin g ou r Coun ty

Who you are

Yo u are a st ro ng leader with a background of experience an d educatio n that will help yo u manage th e operatio n of Camros e Coun ty, includin g fi nanc e an d huma n resources, stra tegic pl anning projec t management an d policy an d by law deve lopmen t. Yo u ca n es ta blis h clea r goal s for senior staf f an d help them work toward s meetin g their objectives Yo ur background is preferably in municipal administration

As Counci l’s only empl oyee, yo u a ppreciate an d unders ta nd gove rnance practices an d procedural rules. Unde r Counci l’s stra tegic dire ction, yo u will deve lo p an d implemen t policies , se rv ices an d programs that meet th e need s of residents, businesses , an d ot he r organiza tions.

Yo u are conf iden t in leading an d coaching a team of 80 + empl oyee s in a unionize d enviro nmen t to meet th e goal s of th e municipali ty an d ex pect ations of municipal se rv ice. Yo u possess excellen t interpersona l an d communicatio n skills an d are comfor ta bl e communicatin g with th e public in a high-p rofi le positio n.

If this positio n inte re st s yo u, please submit yo ur resumé an d cove ring le tter clearl y demonstratin g th e qualif ic ations outlined below, as selectio n for fu rt he r consideratio n will be base d solely on th e in fo rmatio n yo u prov ide.

• A pos t- secondar y degree in Public or Business Administration , Pl anning , or rela ted fi eld. An equivalent combinatio n of education, training , skills , an d abilitie s may be considered

• Fi ve year s of senior management ex perience, preferably in municipal gove rnment or a simila r unionize d enviro nment.

• Demonstrated ex perience in managing , building , an d motivating a team

• Demonstrated administration an d managerial abilitie s in di re ctin g an d overseeing th e activities of seve ra l depa rt ment s with wide rangin g an d di ve rs e public responsibilities

• Demonstrated interpersona l an d communicatio n skills , with a background in negotiation, conf lict management an d problem-solving.

• Demonstrated success in deve loping an d implementing comprehensive stra tegies policies se rv ices an d programs

• Ex perience with projec t management an d business plan deve lopmen t.

• Ex perience managing fi nancia l resources, includin g deve lopmen t of operatin g an d capital budgets

• Ex perience workin g with leve ls of gove rnment includin g Federal, Prov incial an d Firs t Nations.

• Ex perience workin g with th e public , commit tees , boards , an d electe d of fi cial s.

• Ab ilit y to interp ret an d appl y Federal, Prov incial an d Municipal statut es , regulations, se rv ices an d programs

• Disc re tion , ta ct , empathy, patience, g ood judgment , an d inte rcultura l awareness. • A rural/agricultural background and/or economic deve lopmen t ex perience woul d be an asse t.

Glass Technician

Crystal glass is an all Canadian, employee-owned company established in 1949. We are the largest glass company located across Western Canada with 51 retail, 12 warehouses and 2 manufacturing locations and growing. We provide great opportunities to all our employees.

General Duties

A Glass Technician’s primary job is to service the residential, commercial and automotive needs of our Crystal Glass customers.

Company

We have a great work environment and recognized safety program as well as an in-house training program with multiple levels of certification.

Competitive wages are based on experience and performance.

We have a comprehensive benefit package, as well as ESP company ownership (shares) which is fully funded by Crystal Glass.

If you are serious about a career in the glass business, take advantage of all the opportunities Crystal Glass has to o er.

Please forward all resumés to George.parnall@crystalglass.ca

Camrose Branch

assists with community services

By Murray Green

The Alberta Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, together with the Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada, and United Way Centraide Canada, announced that the application process for the Community Services Recovery Fund is open.

Community foundations, including Battle River Community Foundation, are managing the application process alongside the Canadian Red Cross and local United Ways to reach a broad and diverse range of community service organizations, such as charities, non-profits and Indigenous governing bodies.

The Community Services Recovery Fund is a historic one-time investment of $400 million that will help community service organizations to adapt, to modernize and to be better equipped to improve the efficacy, accessibility and sustainability of the community services that they provide, so they can continue to support communities across Canada through the pandemic recovery and beyond.

“The government is supporting the long-term COVID-19 pandemic recovery in communities across Canada through this historic fund. This transformational investment with the national

funders supports a more inclusive model of economic growth that creates opportunities at the community level. The Community Services Recovery Fund will strengthen the ability of community service organizations, including charities, non-profits and Indigenous governing bodies, to deliver services and resources where they will have the most impact,” said Gould.

berta.

BRCF chairman Kevin Gurr explained, through this fund, the Foundation will support projects for a variety of community service organizations that invest in their internal systems and processes, making them more resilient in the future.

Applications for funding can be submitted now until February 21. Organizations are encouraged to complete the interactive quiz to determine where and how to apply.

Additional information and resources, including an applicant guide, can be found on the Community Services Recovery Fund website. For more information, visit the National Funders’ Community Services Recovery Fund website at www.community servicesrecoveryfund.ca.

People are too judgmental these days.

I can tell just by looking at them

I was having trouble with my computer at work , so I called IT Suppor t . He said, “Have you tried disabling cookies?” I said, “Well, I once bit the legs o a gingerbread man!”

The people who make tted sheets need to sit down with the people who make mattresses and get on the same page. Making the bed shouldn’t be like putting a shower cap on a fridge

I don’t mind coming to work , but this eight-hour wait to go home is just ridiculous.

If a woman is speaking and no one is listening, her name is probably Mom

I was once so broke, I couldn’t a ord to pay my electricit y bill. Those were the darkest days of my life. The rst rule of Passive Aggressive Club is … You know what , never mind. It’s ne.

Community service organizations are at the forefront of addressing communities’ needs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the early phases of the pandemic, they have struggled with increased demand for their services, reduced revenues, declines in charitable giving due to the rising cost of living, and a greater need to make use of digital tools. Many are struggling to recover and adapt their services to the changing needs of east central Al-

The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support organizations in East Central Alberta, which benefit the local communities and have a positive impact on the future. Since it was founded in 1995, the Battle River Community Foundation has granted over $8,679,700 to support charitable activities in the Battle River Region.

For more information, contact Lisa Vanden Dungen at 780-679-0449 or admin@brcf.ca

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week Beautiful Creekview Landing

By Murray Green

This active lifestyle bungalow is located in the premier community of Creekview Landing.

Step right in and enjoy the bright open floor plan, with high vaulted ceilings and fantastic vinyl flooring.

You will love this exceptional kitchen with plenty of maple cabinets, granite countertops, handy island, breakfast bar, large corner pantry and stainless steel appliances.

It has a great open concept that leads to a spacious dining area and a lovely living room where you can watch television or curl up with a good book.

The main floor also features a separate office area with French doors, along with two generous-sized bedrooms and a four-piece bathroom and an ensuite that includes an easy access shower in the master bedroom. Laundry day is a breeze with a main floor laundry room.

Added features include air condi-

tioning, walk-in closets and 1,146 sq. ft. of well-thought-out living space.

The fully developed lower level features a good-sized family room with a gas fireplace to warm up by, a huge open area for recreation and games, another bedroom and bathroom.

The double attached front garage is handy for getting in and out of the house when packing groceries.

Enjoy the outdoor fun with a private deck with a roughed-in gas line that you can hook up in time for barbecue season.

A condo fee takes care of lawnmowing in the summer and snow removal in the winter.

This great 10-year-old Creekview home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac on a pie-shaped lot at #19 5021-34 Avenue and features a price of $395,900 An open house will be held on Friday, January 27 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. For a private viewing, contact Graham Wideman at:

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

My bathroom reading glasses got moved to my bedroom, because I accidentally wore my bedroom reading glasses to the kitchen, and now my kitchen reading glasses are in the living room, and if you’re reading this – send help!

Me: “Doc, I can’t stop singing ‘The Green, Green Grass of Home’.”

Doctor: “That sounds like Tom Jones S yndrome.”

Me: “Oh no, is it common?

Doctor: “It’s not unusual.”

Husband: “What’s for dinner ?”

Wife: “Nothing.”

Husband: “We had nothing last night .” Wife: “I know, I made enough for t wo nights.”

Cassette tapes had side A and side B, so it’s only logical that their successor would be the CD

Finally. My bills are washed, the laundr y is paid, clothes are baking and dinner is in the dr yer. I got this!

Fact: Kids have t wo stomachs. One is the meal stomach. It’s about the size of a pea. This is why children cannot consume a full break fast , lunch and dinner. The second stomach is the snack stomach. This stomach stretches and has an in nite amount of space.

What did the dalmatian say as it scratched it’s neck ? “Ahh, that’s the spot!”

Inter viewer: “How would you describe yourself ?” Me: “Verbally, but I have also prepared a dance.”

It’s always nice to see my kid’s apple return home from its daily school outing

Every recipe should star t with, “Wash the dishes that are already in the sink because you’re going to need some of those.”

A little boy asked his mother, “How did you and Daddy get together ?”

She said, “I was eating in a restaurant when this gorgeous, handsome man walked past me and caught my eye. I knew straight away that I wanted to marr y him.”

The little boy said, “Then what happened?”

She said, “He wasn’t interested, so I ended up with your father instead.”

100 years ago, everyone owned a horse and only the rich had cars. Today, everyone has cars and only the rich own horses. The stables have turned.

I’ve come to the conclusion that waists are for single people under the age of 35.

My friend went bald years ago, but still carries around an old comb. He just can’t par t with it

Paper Cut: A tree’s nal revenge

There should be confetti inside tires so when you have a blow out , it still kind of an okay day.

Graham Wideman

Kevin Gurr