February 21, 2023

Breaking bread and sharing connections, the Augustana Chaplaincy’s

What’s Cookin’? Soup Supper will once again be bringing the community together for the annual fundraiser on Sunday, March 5 at 5 p.m. at the Faith and Life Chapel, Augustana Campus.

What’s Cookin’? is open to any member of the community who would like to join Augustana students in conversation while enjoying a hot soup supper and having some fun, all the while supporting the Augustana Chaplaincy Program.

“At What’s Cookin’? we will be exploring the theme Who is My Neighbour?”, explained Augustana Chaplain, Pastor Craig Wentland. “Augustana is an incredibly diverse and vibrant community. Our nearly 200 international students represent 33 different nations and our domestic students come from a wide array of backgrounds.”

Wentland added that Augustana students have the opportunity to meet neighbours from around the world and learn about the richness of the human story, which they will happily share with attendees of the What’s Cookin’? evening

event.

In addition to providing a place of Christian community and supporting multi-faith gatherings, the Chaplaincy provides opportunities for community building where students can learn more about one another.

“The What’s Cookin’? fundraiser was inspired by Chaplaincy’s free weekly soup suppers where 60-90 students gather for soul building companionship and conversation and hot soup for the body,” said Pastor Wentland.

The evening event will feature a silent auction which will include the opportunity to bid on the privilege to host some Student Chaplains in your home for

dinner. Monies raised will help support the work of the Chaplaincy program.

Chaplaincy, now ecumenical in scope and welcoming all people, is part of the ongoing legacy of Augustana’s Lutheran roots and functions in partnership with the University of Alberta.

Tickets for the What’s Cookin’? supper and silent auction are available by contacting augchap@ ualberta.ca or can be purchased at FIKA Coffeehouse at 4803-48 Street.

For more information contact Sara Smith at the Chaplaincy office, by telephone at 780-679-1597 or email at augchap@ualberta.ca

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The power of silence

I noticed an older-looking couple at a restaurant. They didn’t appear to be saying much. At one time I’d have imagined they were bored with each other and thought that was sad. This time I remembered something my mom once said. She mentioned that sometimes when people see an older couple who don’t appear to be saying much to each other, younger people think that’s sad.

“That’s not what I think at all,” my mom continued. “I think, isn’t that nice? They know each other so well and they’re so comfortable with each other that they don’t need to talk.”

A different perspective.

***

When I returned to school as an adult, one of our teachers, Don Swartz, taught us to “hold the silence, hold the tension.”

He began his career as a mechanical engineer, and grew into one of the most skilled group facilitators I’ve ever met. One reason might have been that he knew how mechanical things worked–the steps it takes to shape metal into different parts to create a vehicle.

He could also break down the steps it takes for groups of people to go from chaos, confusion and disagreement into an ability to move ahead and get useful work done.

One of his mantras was “hold the tension.”

Often when a group has been trying to figure something out, or is wrangling over a decision, there’s a lull in the conversation, and high tension. Some of us are tempted to try to break the tension–say something funny or suggest a break.

Don Swartz advised us to hold the tension–with silence.

Twenty-five years later, I have now experienced many times when–as Don suggested–holding the tension, holding the silence, created space for a breakthrough to occur. If we dissipate the tension too soon, we also dissipate the opportunity for a breakthrough.

In silence, sometimes the chatter in your mind stops and there is space for a deeper wisdom to be heard, and not just heard but felt. In silence, you can begin to feel subtle shifts and signals in your body, your emotions and your thoughts. You can begin to tell the difference between wisdom and mental noise.

At the retreat, when someone was speaking in the group, we were encouraged not to comment or respond, but simply to listen deeply and silently. In the presence of that supportive silence, many of us had breakthrough understandings. That would not have happened if others had been talking–trying to “help” us with the noise of their words.

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Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist who experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain. In My Stroke of Insight, she tells what she experienced while having a stroke. Because of her expertise, she knew exactly what was happening in her brain. Essentially her entire left brain shut down. It took eight gruelling years to recover her abilities to move, speak, eat and so on.

One of the many profound things she talks about is the healing power of silence. In a section of advice for caregivers, she talks of how excruciating noise was for her, how noise scrambled up her fragile recovering brain, how noise was actually physically painful.

I flashed back to experiences I’ve had in hospitals, medical clinics and once in an ambulance. I thought how her message of the healing power of silence would be a great benefit to all medical professions and facilities.

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Ironically, while writing this, I got up to shut the window against the sound of a siren.

We live in noise. We carry noise with us. Sometimes I think we crave noise. We fend off silence–and perhaps, fend off hearing the wisdom and healing that could be available to us in silence.

I’m going to be silent now! ***

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.

Good idea

I see in the January 31st Camrose Booster that the Camrose Wild Rose Dance Club closed and donated the leftover funds to the Food Bank. What a great idea for other clubs that are folding up to do the same.

Rose Cottingham, Camrose Interference

What is happening to our Universities in Alberta and across Canada?

In recent weeks, we have witnessed political interference at the Athabasca University, coupled with the firing of professor Widdowson Mount Royal University following the publication of a book. Next, the University of Lethbridge administrators abdicated their long-standing role as the champion of free speech.

The U of L yielded to a mob of protestors, fueled by social media, who resorted to disruption, bullying, intimidation and name calling, to deny a venue for the presentation of open dialogue. How can protestors label hate speech and rac-

ism in advance of the event taking place?

These actions coupled with objective articles in the National Post lead us to pose a very serious question…what is happening to free speech in our universities across Canada?

Universities have always been viewed as the inner bastion of free speech, healthy and respectful dialogue, exposure to diverse ideas and the champion of critical thinking; It is a sad day when university administrators “yield” to a vocal minority who censor free speech under the guise that it doesn’t “fit their current narrative.” Dialogue promotes critical thinking whereas suppressing free speech undermines critical thinking and is the by product or social media bots and trolls spreading mis/dys information.

A serious consequence associated with continual haranguing by vested interest groups is the potential backlash that will prove to be further divisive.

A 2019 paper published in the Canadian Journal of Higher Education, examined diversity, equity and

inclusion (DEI) policies at all our major universities. DEI pledges are often mandatory/prescribed for recruiting future professors, scientists, aspiring department chairs, and the like.

I would argue that the vast majority of our population does not care about one’s phenotype, genotype, race, religion, creed, ethnicity, sexual identity or sexual persuasion. So why is it such an issue in Canada at all levels of our educational system? And why does it occupy so much time in our media?

Universities are funded by the public to educate the next generation through the pursuit of excellence, critical thinking and exposure to diverse ideas. Ideological screening as part of the hiring process coupled with weak administrators will subvert universities’ goals.

Cancel culture, wokeism, political correctness or whatever label one wishes to use have us perched precariously at the top of a very slippery slope.

Lynn Clark, Camrose

CHASE CHARITY

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Camrose Elks Lodge chose the Camrose Children’s Centre as the charity of choice in the Chase The Ace raffle. Past exalted ruler Gerry Czapp, left, presented the $1,248 to children Charlie d’Entremont, Everly St. Jean, Conor Johnson, Jemma Green, Wyatt Twerdun and executive director Ashley Bushell.

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• Camrose Precision Skating teams did themselves proud at the Alberta Northwest Territories Provincial Precision Championship and the Camrose Ole Uffda Skating Competition. “We were happy with the way that the girls perfor med,” said event organizaer Carol Simms The Camrose Rusty Blades, Camrose Junior Precisionaires and the Camrose Novice Precisionaires all claimed gold medals in their respective “B” or recreational categories.

• Members of the St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary were given a tour of the operating facilities at the hospital to look at a hysteroscope, which they helped to purchase with a donation of $3,106. The hysteroscope is an instrument used to view the inside of a woman’s uterus during surgery OR Manager Val MacMillan explained how the machine works to Ladies’ Auxiliary Gift Shop Coordinator Eva Olsen, Ladies’ Auxiliary President Rita Gould and First Vice President Helen Kitchen

• The Camrose Medical Community, including St. Mary’s Hospital, the Smith Clinic and the East Central Regional Health Authority have been actively recruiting physicians over the last several months. The first arrival will be Dr W.H. Slabbert, who has been practicing in Saskatchewan for the past five years, will begin his practice at the Smith Clinic in April.

• The 1973 officers of the Wildrose District of Canada Boy Scouts are President Thor Andreassen, First Vice President Jens Jensen, Second Vice President Gilbert Nesvold, Secretary Sylvia Clemens, Treasurer Marie Swanson and Public Relations Officer Marilyn Andreassen

• Don Heie, on behalf of Wildrose District of Boy Scouts of Canada, presented awards for long service in the scouting movement to Archie Graumann, John Rock and Jim Roddis, all 10-year awards, and D.L. Bennett, who received a 15-year award. Julius Hall received a warrant appointment.

• Lion LG Rhine was on site for the delivery of a new four-sided hockey game infor mation unit for the arena. The unit will display minutes and seconds remaining in a period, score for each team, and one or two players of each team in the penalty box. Lion LG is the Chairman of the Camrose Lions Club project to raise $4,200 for the purchase and installation of the new unit.

• Camrose Lions have endorsed the nomination of Lion Orval Collyer as candidate for Gover nor of District 37F. He presently serves as Deputy District Gover nor for Region II of 37F. He has been a member of Lions Clubs in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan, Medicine Hat, Calgary and Camrose and has 14 years of perfect attendance. He was named Lion of the Year for 1971-72 by the Camrose Club.

CAMROSE CONSTITUENCY ASSOCIATION

Invitation to be an active par ticipant in the future of Alber ta

As the May 29 Alber ta Provincial General Election nears, we all have an impor tant choice to make! Do we sit back and watch what is happening within our Province, or will we be active par ticipants leading positive change?

Many Alber tans are politically homeless because neither par ty currently in Alber ta Legislature lines up with our own principles and values. The t wo par ties having refused to responsibly listen to the people or work collaboratively to seek e ective solutions on major issues, have helped drive our province into the unhealthy State that exists today. How do we help to correct this?

Alber tans have oppor tunit y to help create a new, fresh approach to politics in Alber ta. There is a future for Alber ta where voters are empowered to make real change, where government is responsive to their needs, where par ties can collaborate in the Legislature, where legislation is just and ethical, and where innovative ideas will thrive.

The Provincial Camrose Constituency covers a large geographical area with a diverse population. If Camrose constituency citizens choose to contribute towards determining the direction our province takes, it is impor tant that the Alber ta Par t y - Camrose Constituency Association be actively involved in the processes leading up to, during, and after the nex t election.

The Alber ta Par t y is based on the core principles: Prosperit y, Fiscal Responsibilit y, Social Responsibilit y, Sustainabilit y, Democracy, and Qualit y of Life.

Alber ta Par t y members represent diverse viewpoints emblematic of Alber ta’s population, not special interest groups. The Alber ta Par t y holds responsibilit y, accountabilit y, and a future-focused approach option that our province needs.

We believe that Government should ensure that the legislative process is open, fair, transparent , and inclusive of the people it governs. We also believe this democratic principle applies to the operation and conduct of our local Constituency Associations.

In addition to casting your vote in the upcoming Provincial general election, how will you be an active par ticipant to help lead positive change in our Province? Please consider:

Join and become an active member of the Alber ta Par ty

Ser ve on the Camrose Alber ta Par t y Constituency Board of Directors

Seek to become the Alber ta Par t y Candidate to represent the people of Camrose Constituency

The Alber ta Par t y Candidate Selection process is now open to accept nominations from individuals who suppor t the Par ty ’s principles and values.

Please join us to talk about this on Tuesday, March 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Norsemen Inn, Camrose and from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Killam Senior Centre, 4929-50 Street , Killam

To learn more about the Alberta Party – www.albertaparty.ca

Bud James, President - Killam bud. james@alber tapar ty.ca call/text 780-385-0027

Bill Schafer, CFO - Camrose bill.schafer@alber tapar ty.ca call/text 780-679-4679

Barker performs his magic

By Murray Green

The Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts

Centre has a great line-up of shows for this season.

Wes Barker is slated to appear on February 24. Or is that disappear? “We haven’t had a magician here for awhile. “He is currently one of the most successful magicians in Canada right now. His stuff is quite physical and funny, so it will resonate with people,” said general manager, Nick Beach.

Ticket to Broadway by the Edmonton Pops on February 26 at 2 p.m. “I wanted a straight up pops concert. We have never had one before. I wanted a great show of classic broadway songs,” said general manager, Nick Beach.

Take It To the Limit, the ultimate Eagles tribute band, has been booked for the Lougheed Centre on March 8.

This show features some of Canada’s finest musicians and vocalists, performing all of your favourite Eagle’s hits.

Steven Page will be back in Camrose for a show at 7:30 p.m. on March 10, 2023. This concert was postponed from this spring. “We are so looking forward to having him in March. To say he has a strong following in Camrose is an understatement.”

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Celebrate with us

Thursday, February 23

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You are welcome to tour our Administration, Public Works and Agriculture Services facilities and visit with Council and staff.

CHARITY CHOICE

By Michael Parker and Susan Parker with permission by Samuel French Director Rober t Ponto

In this Lunch and Learn, assistant professor Willow White (Métis Nation of Alber ta) will discuss the histor y of persistent colonial stereotypes about I ndigenous women, girls, and two -spirited, the current state of MMIWG2S in Canada and possible pathways for ward.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Kicks To Kids staff member Jessica McNary, left, owner Ramonda Kuntz and customer Mike Cockcroft, right, present Camrose Boys and Girls Club director Rees James with $500 to go towards the Kidway program. The downtown store had a ‘Tis The Season For Giving’ contest, where a draw was made from customers with the winner presenting funds to the charity of choice. Mike selected the Boys and Girls Club because his sons enjoyed the after school program.

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NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual G eneral Meeting of the Members of the Camrose Centennial Museum S ociety is called for and will be held at Camrose Centennial Museum (4522- 53 Street, Camrose, AB), on the 2 8th day of February, 2023, at the hour of 6:00 p.m.

Fierce Women of Alberta

By Murray Green

A series of three plays called Fierce Women of Alberta will be shown live on Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25 at 7 p.m. at the Bailey Theatre.

The plays are about stories of nine women whose narratives span different decades and walks of life. Touching on subjects that are taboo, personal, controversial and important, each show has its own unique message for audiences.

Inspired by true events in The Great Whorehouse Fire of 1921, to the comingof-age tale of a young girl growing up in a man’s world in Girls Don’t Play Hockey, to the hilarious fictional world of Hard Time, these three plays are also all written by local Alberta playwrights.

The local cast was brilliant in bringing back the memories of the characters in current time and recalling the past from Big Valley’s fire.

Credit director Cole

Olesen for bringing the story to life that is part of local history. Mrs. Smith is played by both Carolyn Olson (older) and younger Mrs. Smith by Katherine Schwaiger. Bailey Lassesen hits her stride as Mrs. Hastings by turning in a great performance.

There was no investigation, and no charges were laid. Any references to ‘a woman named Hastings’ and the woman who was staying with her the night of the fire have disappeared from the official annals of Big Valley’s history, being passed down only through local, communal memory: a group of townswomen who banded together to defend their community by burning a local ‘brothel’ to the ground.

You can enjoy an evening of drama woven together with live music and topped off with the optional purchase of an individual charcuterie box, all while

supporting a great local cause. “The proceeds from every ticket sold will be donated to the Camrose Women’s Shelter,” said director Mike Hicks of Infinite Imagination. “We are theatre with a purpose, to help the community.”

Girls Don’t Play Hockey is a one women show played by Emily Rutledge. She tells her story of the love for hockey, wanting to be noticed by her parents and finding herself in life. You will find her story goes far beyond the game and will make you think.

Each evening will also feature a silent auction, and the playwrights in attendance for questions after the show.

This series of plays shows Alberta is filled with Fierce Women.

The plays will also be performed at the Leduc Playhouse after Camrose to offer more performances.

WINTER CAMP

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Younger Mrs. Smith (played by Katherine Schwaiger), left, listens to a few stories she didn’t want to hear from the younger Mrs. Hastings (played by Bailey Lassesen) in The Great Whorehouse Fire of 1921. Proceeds from the show will be donated to the Camrose Women’s Shelter.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Jett Bridger, left, Isaac Qaqish and his sister Indiana were kept busy making snow globes and penguin posters during a full day of winter activities at the Winter Camp on January 30. Children age six to 12 enjoyed the crafts and activities at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre.

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Mental Health Hub assists youth, families

By Murray Green

Youth can receive mental health help in the area.

The Camrose Mental Health Hub is a group of health care, government and community partners who collaborate to provide more integrated support for an individual’s psychiatric and social needs on a case-by-case basis.

Mental illness is often a silent problem, affecting people on a diverse spectrum. And it’s this very nature of the illness that has prompted increased awareness both globally and at grassroots levels—Camrose being no exception.

They know there are children and youth in this area who need support for complex psychiatric and social issues, so they have enhanced service access by accepting those referrals.

Sandra Loades is a child and adolescent mental health professional in Camrose and current cochair of the hub for mental health. Her focus is on bridging the access to resources in the area.

“In rural areas we work towards integrating social determinants of health and look into how those play into accessing service, and also being able to get the most out of services,” said Loades.

Camrose has a population of more than 18,000 people and while it’s known to support a robust lifestyle, it can benefit from increased access to mental health services.

From March 2021 to the end of 2022, approximately 60 individuals have had their cases reviewed by the Camrose Mental Health Hub,

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with a mix of appropriate supports provided by its member agencies.

“We look at what gets in the way. There was never this program specific to this area. It is an opportunity to open dialogue with stakeholders that are involved with that particular patient with their families,” Loades said.

If you are looking for mental health services, the referrals are often multidisciplinary and come from a range of the hub’s partners, including the local police. This speaks to the collaborative support needed to facilitate this complex system.

Maribela Arruda Block director for addictions and mental health for Alberta Health Services’ rural east and central zones, believes this symbiotic relationship between partners is paramount.

“We are leaning towards patient feedback and stakeholder survey. Also looking toward anecdotal evidence, such as our police partners who might be involved with patients,” she said.

There is a psychiatric nurse that reviews all the referrals prior to admission.

Launched in March 2021, the main members of the hub include staff from Alberta Health Services (AHS), Camrose Police Service, Camrose RCMP, the Alberta Ministry of Children’s Services, Covenant Health’s St. Mary’s Hospital, City of Camrose, the Camrose Primary Care Network and the Camrose Family Resource Centre Association, Camrose Association for Community Living, Healthy Families, The Open Doors and Battle River School Division. Other agencies join on an

as-needed basis.

The group has come together to better serve individuals facing mental health and complex life challenges and help with innovative and holistic solutions.

In December 2022, the hub expanded to include referrals of children and youth.

With the active participation of the client, the multi-disciplinary group considers the many factors of any complex issue, including a client’s living conditions and family dynamics, social supports, financial situation, and psychiatric needs to come up with effective solutions.

Referrals to the hub are made by a family physician, nurse practitioner, Camrose Police Service, RCMP and local agencies acting on an individual’s behalf in the Camrose and surrounding area.

“Often, the same clients come into contact with a handful of agencies or service providers but, in the past, we haven’t always had the opportunity to communicate with one another and understand the scope of the problem,” said Arruda Block.

“For example, maybe an individual needs family support as their relationship transitions, or transportation has become a barrier to solving a legal issue. When all the agencies come together at the same table, we can collaborate in ways that look at the whole person and provide the best care for those struggling with the complexities of mental illness.”

Conserving water benefits everyone

By Lori Larsen

In an effort to ensure the conservation of one of our most precious commodities, water, the Camrose Green Action Committee has teamed with the City of Camrose to provide residents with information, tips and services that are beneficial to all water users.

City of Camrose Engineering manager Jeremy Enarson provided the following information about water usage in Camrose.

“In 2021, the City of Camrose withdrew approximately 2.6 billion litres of water from Driedmeat Lake. We do that every year,” explained Enarson. “Electrical pumps are used to move our water. The entire cost to operate the water utility in 2021 was $6.9 million and covering that cost comes from the utility rates we pay.”

Understanding the financial cost of water usage in Camrose is vital, however recognizing other uses of water also plays an important part in the process of water conservation.

“Water use by agriculture, industry, and communities puts substantial strain on the ecosystem of the Battle River,” noted Enarson. “We all want to live surrounded by a healthy natural world which is also important for our own health. It’s important that we think about using our natural resources efficiently and responsibly.”

Approximately 30 per cent of a household’s water is used for flushing toilets. A proven solution for reducing the amount of water used when flushing toilets is to replace old, high volume toilets with newer low flush toilets.

Low flush toilets work just as well and there is no loss of performance. They use less water and save money. This is an easy change that makes a big difference.

Identifying changes that people can make to reduce the amount of water used and the cost associated with that use, without having a negative impact on the quality of life, was one of the determining factors behind the introduction of the City of Camrose Toilet Rebate Program back in 2008.

Since 2008, 1,557 older, high volume toilets have been replaced in Camrose under this program. The city estimates that the 1,557 low flush toilets that replaced these older toilets have saved about 38 million litres of water in 2022.

“Keep in mind that these efficient toilets will continue to save water and money for years to come,” suggested Enarson.

The city estimates that a family of four can save up to $100 a year on their utility bill. The new toilet will pay for itself in one or two years and continue to save more money every year thereafter.

The City of Camrose Toilet Rebate Program is available to anyone with a water account with the City of Camrose. This includes

residents, businesses, and institutions who apply during the program run.

Applicants wishing to apply for the Toilet Rebate Program must apply under the following criteria: have a water account with the City of Camrose; installation must take place within Camrose City Limits; the old toilet(s) must be equal or greater than 10 litres per flush; the new toilet(s) must use(s) six litres or less per flush and have a Maximum Performance (MaP) score of 800g or greater (please note

that dual-flush toilets have to meet these standards on both flush modes).

The applicant must provide the original sales receipt (will be returned with the rebate; provide a photograph(s) of the old toilet(s) installed in the washroom(s) before replacement; provide a photograph(s) of the new toilet(s) in the washroom(s) after installment and provide evidence that the old toilet(s) have been made non-functional.

For any residents out-

side of Camrose City limits connected to the Camrose water supply, please contact Camrose County or The Village of Bittern Lake to ask about any toilet rebates they may have.

For more information and complete details on the criteria for the Toilet Rebate Program, visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca/en/ living-here/toilet-rebateprogram

City sends Statement of Concern over Confined Feeding Operation near Coal Lake

By Lori Larsen

During the February 6 City of Camrose regular council meeting, council directed City administration to submit a Statement of Concern for a proposed Confined Feeding Operation (CFO) to be located on the east side of Coal Lake within the County of Wetaskiwin.

Prior to the discussion of the agenda item, during the Public Commentary, citizen John Olson expressed his support for the City’s Statement of Concern.

The Statement of Concern came as the result of a copy of the Notice of Application for a proposed conversion/expansion of an existing CFO located on the east side of Coal Lake from the current hog operation, to a dairy operation with approximately 190 milking cows.

After reviewing the Natural Resources Conservation Board’s (NRCB) Notice of Application, City of Camrose administration outlined the following potential concerns on the Statement of Concern:

• impacts to water quality

• inadequate nutrient management/manure handling plan

• land management risks and

• green spaces risks.

City of Camrose engineering Services manager Jeremy Enarson elaborated on the concerns, particularly water quality.

“The facility itself has a contained storage area for the run off, but where they are actually planning on spreading the manure would be in areas that would, on average (at least once every two years), contribute towards run off into Coal Lake and ultimately into the Battle River.”

Council inquiries

Councillor Agnes Hoveland indicated she was in full support of the Statement of Concern.

Councillor Don Rosland inquired as to the exact process and what the County of Wetaskiwin’s involvement would entail.

Enarson stated that while he was not familiar with the specific processes that the County of Wetaskiwin would follow, he said, “In general terms, I would imagine there is a development permit process that they would have to follow. However, confined feeding operations are also governed at the provincial level through the NRCB.”

Enarson pointed out

that should the City decide to oppose the development it could be perceived by some as “anti-agriculture”.

“Obviously that is not the intent of the either City administration or I suspect of city council. If this was an application where they identified locations where the manure was going to be spread was outside of that effective drainage area, as in areas that were not realistically going to be draining into Coal Lake on a regular basis, the City’s concerns would probably be lessened.

“It is an area that County of Wetaskiwin has specifically said they are not going to be allowing the confined feeding operations within a certain distance of Coal Lake. This seems to go against that. With the lands that are identified for manure spreading in the effective drainage area, we have a reasonable expectation that run off is going to happen and potentially impact the City’s raw water source in Driedmeat Lake.”

Councillor Broker spoke in favour of the City sending the letter recognizing concerns related to Camrose water sources. “I also want to tread lightly that we (City) don’t start walking on somebody else’s line. I want them to know that we respect their jurisdiction and the expertise of NRCB and we are confident that they will have rules set in place so that these problems don’t happen.”

Enarson explained further. “This is a regulated process of the NRCB and any party can raise a concern. The City of Camrose posting a Statement of Concern is not saying we are opposed to the development, the City is raising a Statement of Concern. The NRCB will consider this and they might go back to the applicant and ask for additional information.”

According to Enarson’s report a communication plan will be required to ensure that all stakeholders understand the City’s concerns related to water supply.

Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy stated her support of the Statement of Concern.

Councillor David Francouer said he was totally in favour of the Statement of Concern. “The potential contamination of our water source is our concern, a huge concern.”

The Statement of Concern was submitted to NRCB prior to the deadline of February 9.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN G

Proposed Bylaw 3251-23

Pursuant to th e prov isions of th e Municipa l Gove rnment Act, Sectio n 60 6 of th e Revi se d St atutes of Al be rt a an d amendments thereto, PU BLIC NOTICE is he re by gi ve n that Counci l of th e Ci ty of Camros e gave fi rs t re ading to Bylaw 3251-23 on Januar y 23 , 2023

Th e purpos e of Bylaw 32 51-2 3 is to amend La nd Us e Bylaw 3 222-2 2 as follow s:

1. To redistric t a po rt io n of Lot 4, Bl oc k 2, Plan 052 3271 from C2 – Highway Commercial District to R4 – High Densit y Re sidentia l District

Public Hearing is schedule d to be held as follow s:

Date : Ma rch 13 , 2023

Time : 5: 00 p. m.

Place: Council Chambers , Ci ty of Camrose, 52 04-5 0 Avenue , Camros e Any person(s) wh o have an inte re st are encouraged to re gister for th e Public Hearin g or by submit ting writ ten co mments for co nsideratio n by Ci ty Counci l no la ter than Ma rch 2, 2023 at 4: 00 p.m. to: At tent ion: Ki m Isaa k, Ci ty of Camrose, 52 04 -50 Avenue , Camrose, AB T4V 0S8.

Notice is he re by gi ve n that Counci l may therea fter withou t fu rt he r notice procee d with fi na l a pproval of Bylaw 325123 at th e regula r Counci l Meetin g on Ma rc h 13 , 2023

For addi tional in fo rmation, cont ac t Fr ancisc a Fredericks , Long Rang e Pl anne r, phon e 78 0- 672- 4428 or emai l to ff re dericks@cam ro se.c a.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN G

Proposed Bylaw 3253 -23

Pursuant to th e prov isions of th e Municipa l Gove rnment Act, Sectio n 60 6 of th e Revi se d St atutes of Al be rt a an d amendments thereto, PUBLIC NOTICE is he re by gi ve n that Counci l of th e Ci ty of Camros e gave fi rs t re ading to Bylaw 3253 -23 on Februa ry 6, 2023 Th e purpos e of Bylaw 3253 -2 3 is to amend La nd Us e Bylaw 3 222-2 2 to rese t th e minimu m pa rc el size fo r a multi-unit deve lopmen t in th e R2 di st rict from 74 0. 0 m2 to 540. 0 m2

Public Hearing is schedule d to be held as follow s:

Date : Ma rch 13 , 2023

Time : 5: 00 p. m.

Place: Council Chambers , Ci ty of Camrose, 52 04-5 0 Avenue , Camros e Any person(s) wh o have an inte re st rega rd in g th e passing of Bylaw 3253 -23 are encouraged to at tend th e Public Hearin g in person to stat e their suppor t or objections Any writ te n submission s to be considered by Ci ty Counci l are required to be submit ted no la ter than Ma rch 3, at 4: 00 p. m. by mail to:

Ki m Isaa k, Depu ty Ci ty Manage r, Ci ty of Camrose, 5204 -50 Avenue , Camrose, AB T4V 0S 8 or by emai l to: kisaak@cam ro se.c a Notice is he re by gi ve n that Counci l may therea fter withou t fu rt he r notice procee d with fi na l a pproval of Bylaw 3253 -23 at th e regula r Counci l Meetin g on Ma rc h 13 , 2023 . For additional in fo rmation, cont ac t Aa ro n Leck ie, Manage r of Planning an d Deve lopmen t Se rv ices , phon e 78 0- 672- 4428 or emai l to aleckie@camro se.c a.

Change to the hours at the CAMROSE REGIONAL LANDFILL

As of Ma rc h 6, 2023, th e hour s of operatio n at th e Camros e Regional La nd fi ll will be changing as follows:

Mond ay : 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p. m.

We dnesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p. m.

Fr id ay : 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p. m.

Sa turd ay : 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p. m.

NOTE : Th e La nd fi ll will be CLOSED on Tu esdays Thursd ay s, an d Sunday s inde fi nitely For more information, please cont ac t Greg Lewin at 78 0- 672- 4426

Government offers some relief

By Rick Wilson, MLA Wetaskiwin Constituency

I hope you all had a wonderful Family Day. Did you know that Alberta was the first province to have a statutory holiday in February? It was Premier Don Getty who asked for the holiday. He believed it was important for Albertans to spend time with their families, and that a Family Day, celebrated every year on the third Monday of February, would emphasize the importance of family values. Lieutenant Governor Helen Hunley agreed and made the proclamation in time for the first Family Day in Alberta in 1990.

We were the only province with such a holiday until Saskatchewan began observing the day in 2007. Other provinces have seen the value of Family Day since then and have hopped on board, too.

Soon it is Pink Shirt Day. It’s the day we focus on building healthy relationships by paying particular attention to being inclusive, welcoming, and supportive with colleagues, clients, friends, and family. Kindness really does make a big impact, and often, it is the simplest of gestures that carry the most meaning. When we choose to be kind, we do our part to make everyone feel valued and safe. So, when we see folks wearing pink–or any day of the year–let’s remember that responding with kindness is always the best choice. Even if it’s a bit of an effort sometimes, the difference we can make is well worth the undertaking! If you wore pink, don’t forget to share a photo on social media with the hashtag #PinkShirtDay. Alberta’s Bullying Helpline is available 24/7. Call or text 310-1818 for support, information, or referrals.

There’s plenty going on provincially and I thought I’d take a moment to bring you a few highlights. One hot topic at my constituency office continues to be access to health care providers in this riding. It’s an issue that is not unique to this area; there is a shortage of health care workers right across this country. Rural areas and smaller cities are running into shortages even more than larger centres. Alberta is committed to having the right supports in place to ensure that Albertans can access the care they need when and where they need it. To that end, several initiatives are underway.

The Government of Alberta recently signed a new agreement with the Alberta Medical Association and is spending approximately $120 million in 2022-23 on initiatives to improve rural physician recruitment and retention in our province. This funding includes financial incentives, attraction and retention initiatives through the Rural Health Professions Action Plan, health experience opportunities for youth, and rural medical education programs like the Rural Integrated Community Clerkship and rural residency programs.

As well, the Alberta Government recently announced that it will be spending $1 million to explore ways in which physician training can be expanded beyond Edmonton and Calgary. The hope is that by offering medical education in regional post-secondary institutions (like the University of Lethbridge or Northwestern Polytechnic), Alberta will not only grow its numbers of physicians, but will also encourage new medical students to choose to set up their practice in areas that are currently underserved.

About $8.5 million has been added to the Province’s New Beginnings Bursary so that the program could be extended to specifically include up to 1,700 low-income nursing students. A one-time, non-repayable bursary of $5,000 for each eligible nursing student will certainly encourage folks in that program.

Pension plans are foremost in many people’s minds these days. The idea of setting up an Alberta Pension Plan instead of having Albertans participate in the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) came from recommendations of the Fair Deal Panel. A third party expert has been commissioned to analyze the costs and benefits of a potential provincial pension plan. Initial analyses confirm that there are some good reasons to at least consider the idea. The report is not yet finished, though, and the experts are still updating their findings. When the final report is ready, it will be released to Albertans. Even when this recommendation was first discussed, it was made clear that a referendum would be required before the Province would or could make such fundamental changes to the future of Albertans’ pensions. I want to assure you that nothing has changed with that original requirement. Premier Smith has been very clear on this issue. Once the report is released publicly, Albertans will be given opportunities to review it and to provide feedback on how best to proceed. If it becomes clear that Albertans want to go ahead with a referendum on the issue, the Government will arrange a province-wide vote and let Albertans decide the matter; changing to a provincial pension plan must ultimately be the choice of Albertans.

As always, I love to hear from and meet with constituents so please reach out to my office. I also intend to have some round tables, most likely in April, so watch for ads in our local papers and on my Facebook page for more details on dates and registration.

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.

Managing a loved one’s money

By Murray Green

Juggling one’s own finances and the responsibilities of another person’s money can take its toll. Here are several ways to navigate these often tricky waters.

The number of retirees is on the rise. Those over age 65 will need help taking care of themselves.

Caregiving is a big responsibility. One crucial

role caregivers may take on involves managing a loved one’s finances. Acting as a money manager becomes especially important if a loved one begins having trouble keeping a checkbook or becomes confused about money. Millions of people are managing money or property for a family member or friend who is unable

to pay bills or make financial decisions. Discuss plans in advance. Have conversations even before an aging loved one needs caregiving. Talking through difficult topics when parents are healthy can simplify decisions later on.

Open a joint account. Joint bank accounts make it easier for caregivers to manage loved ones’ money if the person becomes physically or mentally incapacitated. When necessary, you can step in as a money manager to pay bills, make deposits

and withdrawals and monitor account balances. Make legal fiduciary changes. Draw up legal documents to manage all financial accounts. A power of attorney is a legal document in which one person assigns another the power to make financial decisions on their behalf. This also protects family interests, so that another relative like a sibling, who may want his or her share of a loved one’s money, will not have access.

Documenting fiduciary changes in the letter of the law can serve as a measure of protection against potential problems.

Put your priorities first. You may end up running yourself emotionally and financially ragged catering to a loved one’s needs. Adults provide unpaid care to an adult or child. Taking repeated time off of work or paying for loved ones’ needs out of your own pocket can take its financial toll. Do not take on unmanageable debt.

Financial planners can help

By Murray Green

There are a host of factors to consider when choosing investments, and the following are some strategies that can help investors make decisions they’re comfortable with.

Saving for retirement is an essential component of financial planning. Adults can save for retirement in various ways, and one of the simplest, most popular ways to do so is to enroll in an employer-sponsored plan.

Enrolling in a plan can be a wise decision. According

to a recent report from Fidelity Investments, the average balance rose eight per cent in the first quarter of 2019. Investors seem to be taking notice of such returns, as Fidelity also noted that the average employee contribution reached $2,370 in the first quarter of 2019, marking a 15 a per cent increase from the year prior.

When enrolling in a plan, professionals may wonder how to choose their investments. Such plans typically include an assortment of funds. There are

some strategies that can help investors make decisions they’re comfortable with.

Brochures might not be the most exciting reads but brochures, which should be provided when employees enroll in a plan, typically include a detailed rundown of the investment options within a given plan. Choosing funds is a decision to take seriously and one that can be made simpler by enlisting the help of a financial planner.

Shovel yourself into shape

Canadians often have a love-hate relationship with winter. We love how beautiful things look when they are white and pristine, but most of us dislike the cold.

Many of us love to ski, but also hate the snow… especially when we have to shovel it. As the days get longer and we begin to see light at the end of the tunnel where winter is concerned, we probably haven’t seen the end of our shoveling days for this season.

Shoveling snow can be hard work. It engages muscles that many of us use sparingly. In fact, the bending, scooping and tossing of snow ends up using almost every muscle group in the body. It is not surprising, then, that the first snowfall of the year and/or the largest snowfall of the year often result in an increase in emergency room visits for injuries and heart attacks from the effort that it takes to move the snow from our sidewalks, walkways and driveways. At the very least, most of us will experience muscle and joint soreness for several days after performing this chore, depending on how much snow has fallen.

It is still, nonetheless, important that we shovel promptly, for our own safety and the safety of others. Those of us who are able should embrace the opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and use our bodies for what they were designed to do: physical work.

To make shovelling easier and safer, try these tips: Bend your legs and engage your abdominal muscles to protect your back when lifting. Consider taking smaller scoops of snow so that your muscles are not strained.

Try to avoid twisting movements when holding a heavy load. Give yourself plenty of time for the task so that you are not rushing and are able to take breaks when you’re feeling winded or tired. Consider shoveling in shifts for particularly large snow falls, prioritizing areas of high traffic to decrease the risk of slips and falls for pedestrians.

In addition, those who are able and have a little bit of spare time should keep in mind those who may have difficulty with lifting a shovel piled full of snow, such as older adults or individuals with health problems. Their risk of injury is increased. A slip or a fall for older individuals could have much worse consequences, including broken bones that could permanently reduce their quality of life. If you haven’t done so already, look around your neighborhood and see if anyone can use your help. Consider that doing so provides you with a free workout!

If a thoughtful neighbour has helped clear snow for you, and you would like to provide them with some recognition, send an email containing your name and address to walkablecamrose@gmail.com with “Snow Angel” in the subject line. The folks at Walkable Camrose will provide you with a certificate, signed by our mayor, that you can bring over to your friendly neighbor as a way of saying thank you.

Keeping sidewalks clear is the best way to ensure that your neighborhood is walkable in the winter, and walkable neighborhoods are healthier neighborhoods.

Princess Project fullfilling grad wishes

By Lori Larsen

Every person deserves to feel special on their graduation day, and often that means wearing an outfit that is, frankly, fit for a prince or princess. Making those dreams come true, for graduates who may be experiencing financial challenges, has been the mandate of Princess Project since it began in 2018.

The Princess Project is a not-for-profit locally run program that provides free graduation wear, for the most part dresses, to those who may not be able to afford the cost of purchasing.

It all started with a kind heart and a relentless desire to make things happen, by founder Laura Swanson, principal at Battle River Alternative Centre for Education (BRACE), formerly Camrose Outreach School.

Now going into the sixth year of making grads dreams come true, Laura is happy to say the project is growing and going strong.

The project started out operating out of the basement of a local business and has since expanded, both in size and inventory, to a dedicated space located on the bottom floor of the Mirror Lake Centre (5415 49 Avenue) graciously donated by the City of Camrose.

The program now offers a large variety of beautiful dresses, a selection of jewelry, handbags and some mens formal grad wear.

“Every girl is a different size and shape and likes different styles,” noted Laura. “The more selection I have the better. You just never know what appeals to a person. Because these are all donated dresses, I can’t just order in sizes so I have to have a lot of alternatives that will appeal to a broad range of tastes.”

With well over 500 dresses, and more coming, there is no lack of choice, in fact when one first walks into the Princess Project space it is somewhat overwhelming to see what Laura has been able to accomplish in an effort to make dreams come true.

The process

For anyone wanting to access the program they can contact Laura through the Princess Project email at Princessprojectcamrose@ gmail.com, to set up an appointment, during weekends or evenings.

Dresses or other items acquired through the Princess Project are free for the recipient to keep, and Laura said that most do, however, she has found that some of the dresses have been returned by the person so that another grad can benefit from the program.

The program has also accommodated some Grade 9 graduates, siblings and

mothers of grads, some men’s wear suits and a few other special occasions.

“Last year a couple of male graduates got outfits from us too,” said Laura; however, the majority of the program is dedicated to graduates seeking that special, one-of-a-kind dress.

The experience

Once an appointment has been made grads come to the Princess Project space and enter a room that is decked out in a sea of colour, sequins, toile, lace, frills and finery hanging on commercial dress racks, not to mention an ambiance that includes a full length decorative mirror in front of a riser, glass shelving cabinets displaying jewelry and other

recipients of the donations, but Laura herself. All items donated must be ready wearable.

“I am happy to accept all donations, short or long, dresses and suits, in all sizes, styles and colours and accessories including jewellery, tiaras, clutches, hair accessories and ties.”

Laura is extremely grateful for any donations of not only grad wear, but items that could be used in the space to enhance the experience.

“Just two weeks ago the Princess Project received 10 dresses donated in a span of five days. Four or five young ladies reached out and donated these dresses just out of the blue.”

items and chairs for anyone accompanying the grad during their appointment.

“I don’t want the grads to feel like they are walking into a frumpy place,” smiled Laura. “I want them to feel like they are walking into a store going dress shopping.”

Laura admits that many of the grads she outfits come in “thinking” they know what they want, but once they enter the place and see all the choices, the fun and the thrill of being able to try on a variety of fancy frocks begins.

And success is guaranteed. “I can honestly say I have not had a person walk out and not get a dress.”

Donating

Those wishing to donate dresses or other appropriate items that may be suitable for graduation ceremonies, can do so by contacting Laura through the Princess Project email at Princessprojectcamrose@gmail.com

All donations must be in good repair and cleaned to help offset any out-ofpocket costs for not only the

So there is no time like the present to put that grad outfit you wore once, and will likely not wear again, to good use and no better place to do it than donate it to such a good cause.

“Whenever someone asks me what I do, I tell them, ‘I collect dresses and I give them away.’”

But for anyone who knows Laura, especially the grads who benefit from this amazing program, they know it is more than collecting dresses and giving them away. It is a passion to ensure that every student, no matter what their circumstances, has the chance to feel like a princess/prince for a day.

“I just don’t want a person missing out on grad because they can’t afford the dress or anything that goes along with grad.”

To book an appointment or donate ready wearable dresses or other usable items for the Princess Project, email Laura at Princesspro jectcamrose@gmail.com.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Princess Project founder and sole operator Laura Swanson shows some of the over 500 dresses that have been donated to give away.

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The scholarship was created to honour the memory of Jim Prost, an enthusiastic local aviator and tireless volunteer for the various activities of the club and its members. The amount of the scholarship may vary, but will have a minimum value of $2 ,000. It will be awarded to a well-rounded individual who has demonstrated a keen interest in aviation generally, or as a career qualify for the scholarship, a candidate must be a resident of Alberta, with ence firstly to candidates esiding in an area local to the se Flying Club/COPA Flight and secondly to candidates esiding in the Battle River region. ate consideration by the selection committee, applicants equired to write a letter, y, about themselves. It is suggested that, as a minimum, submissions include:

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Albertans don’t support provincial police proposal

By Murray Green

The results of a public opinion survey conducted by Calgary pollster Janet Brown for Alberta Municipalities in late January of this year confirm that most Albertans see no reason to replace the RCMP with a new provincial police service.

A resounding 85 per cent of respondents said that if the Government of Alberta insisted on going ahead with the creation of an APS, the matter needed to be put to a provincial vote.

Sixty-six per cent of those surveyed thought the provincial government should spend its time, effort and resources on community service supports for Albertans who are marginalized and struggling with homelessness, addictions and mental health issues.

There was also broad support for increasing spending to improve current policing efforts in communities across Alberta and improve the provincial justice system.

“The results of this survey paint a very clear picture,” said Alberta Municipalities president Cathy Heron.

“Albertans are simply not interested in a discussion or review of community policing in Alberta that is based on political aims or recommendations from the 2020 Fair Deal Panel Report. Municipalities are interested in discussing the delivery of community policing with the primary goal of enhancing public safety.”

Alberta Municipalities has been calling for a province-wide Public Safety Task Force led by the Government of Alberta since September 1, 2022. Such a task force is urgently needed to explore and address the root causes of crime, as well as weaknesses in Alberta’s current justice system. Communities believe a province-wide task force is urgently needed, and they want to see it happen now.

“We strongly encourage all the provincial political parties to include public safety and policing in their election platforms. Albertans deserve to know where the political parties and their candidates stand on these important issues as they prepare to vote in the 2023 provincial election in May,” she said.

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6. Any other information that you feel would support your application. In addition to your letter of application, you will need to include letters of reference from two people who have worked with you and can attest to your suitability for the award. These people should be un-related adults who are teachers, group leaders or the like. They must fully identify how they know you and provide their contact information, should the committee wish to obtain additional comment Applications, your two letters of reference and any support material may be emailed to grahamb@cable-lynx.net to arrive no later than April 30, 2022 .

Cody Bell (right) of Camrose, received the first Jim Prost Scholarship from Jim’s widow, Connie Prost, shown with Glenn Lyseng (left), Secretary-Treasurer, and Barry Graham, now Past-President of the Camrose Flying Club/COPA Flight 137.

CHASE THE ACE DRAW 40

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Chase the Ace’s Draw 40 winner Robert Briault won $1,248. Robert chose the Four of Clubs so the progressive jackpot moved forward to $23,418. The Featured charity, Camrose Children’s Centre, also received $1,248 from the presenting sponsor, Camrose Elks Lodge #70. The Hospice Society of Camrose and District will the big winners as the jackpot keeps growing until the Ace of Spades or the 51 card is drawn – whichever comes first. Robert, with daughter Ryder Briault, left, received his cheque from Camrose Elks Lodge #70 past exalted ruler Gerry Czapp.

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Urkow revives old Ford hunting truck

By Murray Green Jason

Urkow proudly owns a 1978 Ford F250 4X4 three-quarter ton truck.

“This was my father-inlaw’s truck, Arthur Ziesel, and it was his hunting truck back in the day. He bought it when it was only one or two years old. He had the truck on the farm for a very long time,” shared Jason.

“In the ’90s, when his son Andrew (my brother-inlaw) became of age to drive, at 16, he painted it, put a boxliner in it and got it looking good again,” explained Jason.

“He drove it for six years and then he bought a new car, something that was better on gas. This gets like 11 miles per gallon,” joked Jason.

“The truck sat in a quonset on the farm until about two years ago. I asked him what he was going to do with it. He let me have it and I gave it some new shoes (rims and tires), a new front bumper and I did some mechanical work,” added Jason.

“It was parked in the quonset and I couldn’t get it started. I couldn’t figure out why. What happened was, in the same quonset were headers for combines and it had some canola in it. So the mice took it and jampacked the exhaust system all the way up to the headers on the truck. It wasn’t in the motor, but I dropped

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(took off) the muffler and it weighed 120 pounds. It was packed full of canola seed and it stunk. Once I cleared out the back flow, I got a new exhaust on, it started great. I have been driving it ever since,” continued Jason.

FUN FACTS

The sixth generation of the Ford F-Series, also known as the “dentside Ford” to enthusiasts, is a line of pickup trucks and medium-duty commercial trucks that were produced by Ford Motor Company from the 1973 to 1979 model years.

For 1978, the split grille gave way to a larger single-piece item which no longer incorporated the headlamps, the turn signals, or the Ford callout. The headlamps were located in housings outboard of the grille, with the turn signal lamps below them. A new chromeplated ford callout was placed on the hood immediately above the grille. Round headlamps were used on the 1978 models. Dual fuel tanks in the bed became standard. New for 1978 was the option of part- or full-time four-wheel-drive on SuperCab models. Full-time fourwheel drive models had a chain-driven NP203 transfer case, while part-time four-wheel drive trucks were equipped with a gear-driven NP205.

The sixth generation F-Series underwent a slight revision of its trim lines. The base and Sport Custom trims were dropped (with Custom becoming the standard trim). The Ranger Lariat trim was introduced in 1978 with cloth interior trim, specific two-tone body and tailgate trim. The 351 Cleveland V-8 replaced the 302 Cleveland V8 in the F-250 and F-350.

STREET HUNTING

“I did a few other things to the truck, like put this topper on it. The silver around the dash was starting to fade, so I fixed that up again. I put new carpet in it. Most of what you see is from the factory. I put 33 inch tires on it to correct the speedometer. It had 31s on it. The truck likes the bigger tires,” added Jason.

“It has a 351 modified engine with a four-speed manual transmission. I have a low and high transfer case in it and that is all original. I replaced all of the gaskets, seals, brake lines and re-did the brakes on it. I changed the alternator, power steering pumps and I kind of went through it all. The power steering was known for having a wobble to it, going down the highway and having to correct it a little. It was fixed with better re-built parts and now I don’t get that wobble any more,” shared Jason.

“I’m building a garage in the backyard for it to keep the mice away from it,” laughed Jason.

“The truck was originally Jade Green and I love this colour. It had a lighter green strip in the middle, but it made it into a solid green. I really love the look of it now. The interior

is green and it was a rare option. They make every colour now except green,” shared Jason.

“I want to use it as a intown summer daily driver.”

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Urkow turned his father-in-law’s 1978 Ford hunting truck into a cruising street machine with plenty of class.

upgraded many of the parts, but kept it looking original.

CDSS undergoes changes to best serve social needs

By Lori Larsen

In an effort to focus on refining quality and sustainable services and programs offered to the communities served, the Camrose and District Support Services (CDSS) has been undergoing some structural changes since fall of 2021.

Through this redesign, CDSS identified the need for service providers and stakeholders to come together in a collective manner to best serve the social needs of the community. Through this collective alignment, the Camrose Helps project was developed.

In October 2022, Camrose Helps project developed an understanding of what defines the social wellness needs facing Camrose and Camrose County.

The project included administering a survey and meeting with community members to hear their lived experiences through a community conversation.

“We hosted two events in the community that engaged directly with people who have been impacted by the services provided,” said CDSS executive director Lyndel Kasa. “We then offered a survey to the larger community of Camrose and Camrose County.

Kasa went on to explain that this work has become even more important as the community recovers from the effects from the pandemic.

“We are seeing an increase of demand for service, without an increase of funding. We need to work together as agencies to maximize our capabilities. Understanding the pressing issues is just the start of that work, it will help guide our priorities and will help us navigate the bigger needs, all of which directly impact persons within our community and

their quality of life.”

The survey data that was collected and the conversations, helped the Camrose Helps project group to define service gaps and needs within the community.

Through theming of the information collected, the Camrose Helps group were able to identify and assign a priority to each pillar for the collective group of service providers and stakeholders to work towards building sustainable, affordable and reasonable solutions. The pillars that were identified included: Mental Health, Food Security, Housing Security and Transportation.

to the other pillars. We are thrilled to now be meeting back with our community members. They were a wealth of information at the initial conversation and we look forward to continue to listen to their experiences as they help us work through potential solutions.”

Camrose Helps project has provided another survey focusing on transportation solutions available in a paper format which can

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On February 21, CDSS will also be hosting two conversation events, approximately one hour long each, at the Camrose Mirror Lake Centre, at noon and 5 p.m. These two sessions will offer a light meal and transportation is available at no cost to the event through Choice Cabs at 780-781-2999.

After this second round of conversation, the Camrose Helps project will

each solution. Once that data analysis has been completed, the group will meet with various municipal agencies to work through the solutions offered that can be implemented after which the Camrose Helps group will meet back with the community members to define the impact of the solution(s) implemented.

“This process is a circular process as social needs will never be fully solved within a community,” noted Kasa. “But through this process we can help lessen the impact and bolster a person’s quality of life.

“Our timing with this information, coincidentally, matches a provincial initiative to help define the nature of housing security.”

Kasa indicated that the next pillar to be addressed involves participation in a research project led by Rural Development Network (RDN). “This project ties neatly into our Housing Security pillar and will help further inform our project while we seek solutions.

The Camrose Helps project will continue pressing further into each of these pillars and start looking at solution focused ideas.

“The first topic we decided to explore is transportation,” said Kasa. “This pillar can be the underlying root cause or contributor

be picked up at the CDSS office (4821 51 Street) or at the Camrose Public Library. The survey is also available online through a unique QR code which can be found on any of the posters that have been displayed around Camrose or by visiting https://forms.

evaluate the solutions presented and meet with stakeholders and agencies to gain their understanding of obstacles, issues or cost of each solution.

The group will then look at current and best practice designs and will evaluate the feasibility of

“As we work towards a solution, Camrose Helps group will use a similar model of information gathering and dissemination as we used for the Transportation pillar, which means we will continue to listen to the voice of lived experience and use this wisdom to help guide our approaches.”

Kodiaks clinch playoff spot

By Murray Green

Camrose Kodiaks defeated the Drumheller Dragons 4-3 to clinch a playoff spot in Alberta Junior Hockey League action, February 11.

Drumheller scored in the first period and led 1-0 after the first period. The Kodiaks rallied in the middle frame with three goals, while the Dragons counted one. The Kodiaks power play was deadly as they scored all three with the extra man advantage. Noah Alvarez, Carson Brisson and Callum Gau scored for the Kodiaks.

The teams exchanged tallies in the third with Nathan Sullivan scoring the winner for Camrose.

Kodiaks goalie Freddie Halyk stopped 32 of 35 shots. Camrose fired 25

shots at the Drumheller net.

Camrose has had some trouble with northern teams. They lost a 6-1 contest to the Whitecourt Wolverines, February 14.

Captain Gau opened the scoring for the Kodiaks about five minutes into the game. However, the Wolverines showed no love on Valentine’s day by scoring the next six goals.

Goalie Liam Bechthold turned away 25 of 31 shots, while Camrose fired 23 at the Whitecourt cage.

In a defensive battle, the first place Spruce Grove Saints edged the Kodiaks 2-1 on February 10.

After a Saints power play marker in the first period, Gau also replied with a man advantage. With no scoring in the middle

frame, the deadlock was finally solved with less than three minutes left on the clock.

Goalie Freddie Halyk stopped 29 of 31 shots directed his way. Camrose recorded 12 shots on goal.

Camrose hosts the Lloydminster Bobcats at 7 p.m. on February 25 in the next home game.

Camrose hosts the Olds Grizzlys at 7 p.m. on March 2 and the Canmore Eagles at 7 p.m. on March 4. That concludes the regular season. Playoffs will likely begin the following weekend.

Bear facts

Camrose is currently in fifth place in the standings, but have clinched a playoff spot. The Kodiaks have won three of five games against Drumheller, a possible playoff match-up.

Beverley McDougall

Beverley McDougall of Camrose (formerly from Strome) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the age of 83 years.

Bev was born to Thelma and Elmer McDougall on September 15, 1939. She grew up on the family farm north of Strome and lived there for most of her life. She moved to Camrose in 1986 and loved her home of 37 years, as well as the many friends she made within the community. Her accomplishments included volunteering at Centra Cam for four years and, because Bev loved children, she volunteered at the Children’s Centre for 11 years until she retired in 2004. Her work there earned her the Camrose and District Support Services “Long Service Award.”

Bev loved life and will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, happy outlook on life, and her great sense of humour, as she loved playing little jokes on people, and often tried to make us laugh or smile. Some of her favorite things to do were visiting with friends and family, going to church and bowling.

Bev will be lovingly remembered by her sister Donna (Bert) Carr, sister-in-law Susan McDougall, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bev was predeceased by her parents Thelma and Elmer McDougall, brother Dennis McDougall, sister Sheila Carr, brotherin-law Ronald Carr, and niece Sandy Raskob.

A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to STARS or the Camrose Food Bank.

Hockey Vikings earn three points

By Murray Green

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

Hockey

Augustana Vikings tied 3-3 and beat the SAIT Trojans 6-2, February 10 and 11.

Overtime didn’t solve the deadlock in the opening game of the series. SAIT opening the scoring, but the Vikings fought back with a tally from Jack Hamly square it off at 1-1 after one.

The Trojans netted the only goal of the middle frame on a power play. Just when SAIT scored in the third and had a commanding lead, Augustana fought back with markers from Jacob Charko and Quintin Sudom to force overtime. Neither team could find the back of the net in the extra time.

Goalie Daniel Moody stopped 23 of 26 shots directed his way. Augustana counted 45 shots on goal.

In the rematch, the Tro-

jans started the scoring on a power play in the first period.

The middle frame belonged to the Vikings as Gerrik Ripley and Sudom supplied the goals.

SAIT tied the match early in the third, but it was all Vikings after that as they scored four straight tallies. Tanner Manz collected back-to-back goals, on shorthanded and the other on the power play. Cameron Shorrock and Rhys Bremner added insurance goals.

Crush face Rustlers in semifinal

By Murray Green

Camrose Crush are currently playing the Red Deer Rustlers in the semifinals of the North Central Hockey League playoffs.

The President’s Cup winning Lacombe Generals and second place finishers Camrose received a bye in the quarter-final round.

Devon beat Morinville 3-2 in a best of five match and advanced to play Lacombe. Red Deer swept Westlock 3-0, earning the right to play the Crush.

Camrose hosts game three of the series on February 24 at 8 p.m. in the Max McLean Arena. Game four is in Red

Deer on February 26, if needed, game five is back in Camrose on February 28, game six in Red Deer on March 4 and game seven in Camrose on March 5 at 7 p.m.

Crush notes

RJ Reed, Ryley Bennefield and Landon Oslanski were named to the second team all-star squad.

Reed led the Crush with 14 goals and 17 assists for 31 points Bennefield collected 15 goals and added nine assists for 24 points. Defenceman Oslanski had three goals and 12 assists for 15 points in only five games.

Goalie Moody made 20 saves on 22 shots. Augustana had 31 shots on goal.

The Vikings sit in third place with 25 points after 20 games and an 11-7-2-1 record.

The next home game is on February 24 at 7 p.m. when the NAIT Ooks are in Camrose.

Basketball

The Augustana women’s basketball team lost 78-64 to the Lethbridge Kodiaks and dropped a 73-65 score to the Ambrose Lions on February 10 and 11.

In the Lethbridge game, both Jenessa Doctor and Mackenzie Mrazik netted 16 points to lead the offence.

In the second contest, Mrazik garnered 23 points, while Larissa Stephenson chipped in with 12.

The women’s team is in second place with 22 points and an 11-7 record. They made the playoffs with their opponent to be determined.

The men’s squad also lost games, 83-65 to Lethbridge and 88-82 to Ambrose.

Ryan Degner and Nic Harder with 22 points each, led the way in the opening match.

In the Ambrose match, Harder sank 24 points and Jonathan Gomes added 21 points on offence.

The Vikings are in fourth place with 16 points

and an 8-10 record. Both teams are waiting to see who they meet in the playoffs.

Volleyball

Augustana Vikings volleyball women’s team beat Lethbridge, 3-0 and Ambrose 3-1 on February 10 and 11 to close out the regular season.

In the opening match, Addison Wolosuk led with nine kills, Sarah Dedrick added 26 assists and Rebecca Olenick recorded 10 digs.

In the Lions’ match, Shae Boyes led with 22 kills, Dedrick counted 34 assists and Olenick collected 20 digs.

The Vikings are in fourth place with 26 points and an 13-6 record. They qualified for the playoffs.

The men’s team lost both matches to Lethbridge and Ambrose, 3-0 and 3-1.

In the first match, three players had five kills, Calder Thompson had 20 assists and Bryce Boan counted 11 digs.

The second outing was led by Connor Peake with eight kills, Caelum Hartman had 15 assists and Joel Smith counted eight digs.

The men’s team are in seventh place with no points and a 0-19 record.

Augustana Vikings women’s team made in the ACAC playoffs, against Concordia in the first round.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Kodiaks forward Callum Gau looks for the rebound against Drumheller.

Dorothy Joan Roberta Erven

May 2, 1931 ~ February 9, 2023

After an active, happy and wonderful life, Mom passed away peacefully at the Claresholm General Hospital on February 9, 2023.

Dorothy Joan Roberta was born in Calgary on May 2, 1931, the only child of William and Jessie Clarke. After graduating from Western Canada High School, she enrolled in the School of Nursing at the Ponoka Mental Hospital in 1950. She completed her four-year diploma course, which included two years at Ponoka, followed by two years of general training at the Calgary General Hospital. While in training, Dorothy received the highest award for psychiatric bedside nursing in Alberta.

It was also at Ponoka that Mom met Dad, as well as Ron and Joyce Mayled. Our parents made their first home in Camrose and both worked at Rosehaven – a geriatric hospital where Dad’s older sister was matron. In 1955, we kids started to arrive – Rick (1955), Robbie (1958) and Rita (1960). Once all the kids were in school, Mom joined the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital.

In the fall of 1971, Dad transferred to the Claresholm Care Centre and our family moved to Claresholm the following summer. Mom worked for a short time at the Claresholm General Hospital, but then transferred to the Physiotherapy Department of the Willow Creek Auxiliary Hospital, where she worked for 12 years. After her decades-long nursing career, Mom decided to pursue her lifelong dream and earned her Bachelor of Nursing Degree from the University of Lethbridge in 1987.

Once retired, Mom and Dad spent many happy years taking camping trips across Canada, to the southern U.S., and north to Alaska; and several spots around western Canada with the Good Sams. As well, there were trips to England, Australia, Mexico, Hawaii, and a cruise through the Panama Canal.

When they weren’t travelling, both Mom and Dad were active in the community. Mom volunteered with the Claresholm Fair Bench Show, Meals on Wheels, Claresholm Public Library, Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, and United Church Presbytery.

Dad is waiting for Mom in Heaven, but Dorothy will be greatly missed by her children: Rick (Shelley), Robbie, and Rita (Pat); and her grandchildren: Chad (Heather) Erven, Scott (Marissa) Erven, Leslie (Reid) Kimmett; Nicholas and Patrick Temple; and by the latest loves of her life, her great grandbabies: Kalinda Erven, Freddie and Tommy Erven, and Simon and Elle Kimmett.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish to honour Dorothy, please be extra kind to one another; take a moment to sit and enjoy a beautiful sunset; or consider a donation to the Claresholm and District Health Foundation Box 2638, Claresholm, Alberta T0L 0T0.

A Celebration of Dorothy’s Life will be held at Zentner Funeral Homes, 4079-1st Street West, Claresholm, AB on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 11:00 A.M.

Arrangements in care of Zentner Funeral Homes, Claresholm, AB Phone 403-625-3212

In loving memory of Tim (D.

W.) Cote

who passed away on February 22, 1999

His helping hand was always first To render any aid he could. His voice was always raised in praise, His words were wise and good.

Dear Father, since you’ve gone away, The ones you loved so true Try hard to carry on the way We know you’d want us to. Gone but not forgotten Love Pam, Dave and girls

Julian Stoltz

Julian Stoltz of Camrose, Alberta passed away on February 16, 2023 at the age of 93 years.

He is survived by his wife Millie; stepdaughters Deb Whitehead, Lowri Doucett and Kathy (Wayne) Dunn; stepsons Bill (Marlene) Schulte and Bob (Jackie) Schulte; daughter Irene Stoltz (George); step-son John Stockwell; and numerous grandchildren, family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose.

The family of Allan Peter Kerr

…would like to thank family and friends for their support, prayers, Masses, and memorial contributions given in Allan’s memory. Your kindness and friendship was most appreciated.

– Rose-Marie Kerr

Ken Swallow

Ken Swallow of Camrose, Alberta passed away on January 26, 2023 at the age of 78 years.

He is survived by his wife Sharon; children Terina (Aaron) Taeger and Heather Williams; grandchildren Christopher, Rebecca, Anna and Makayla; brothers John and Steve; and numerous family and friends.

Ken was predeceased by his brother Jim; and parents Lillian and John.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose, Alberta.

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

Sports development society brought back to life

By Murray Green

The Camrose Sport Development Society was started back in 1998 with the intent to create, support and develop a class-A organization in the City of Camrose.

The Camrose Kodiaks are a community owned team and still will be moving forward. The Kodiaks are a community not for profit organization run by the society.

The society began with 27 local business owners, season ticket holders and community members coming together to develop a sustainable business plan to see junior-A hockey prosper in Camrose.

Recently, the number of board members dwindled to just three.

But a group of volunteers decided it was time to get the organization back to higher standards.

“Four new members were voted in by the existing board members. We want to get things moving in the right direction again. Through the years people lost interest, stepped back or moved on,” said president Brad Huolt.

“When the team started there was a lot to do, quite an undertaking, but through the years people faded away. It got a bit stale. We are hoping to come in and breathe a little life into the organization, change some things and get it back on track and create some excitement about the team again.”

President Huolt and three other members were recently added to the board. They want nine in total and are currently finalizing two more board members.

“Ultimately, the costs have gone up, no different than everything else, and we need to get financially stable. We need to control our costs, get people back in the rink and that starts with

putting a good product on the ice,” he added.

The board of directors today consists of seven members that oversee the overall operation of the hockey club.

“We are going through the whole organization to figure out where we can be better to improve our team and get more people back to watch the games,” said Huolt.

Besides Huolt, the board consists of vicepresident Jason Fleck, treasurer Neil Bratrud, secretary Preston Kostura, directors Kevin Gurr, Kevin Pratt and Doug Fleck.

“Success creates success. We need to have success on the ice to draw top recruited players to come here. That starts with a good coaching staff, good facilities, moving the players on to

the next level and good community support,” added Huolt.

“We have some good pieces in place. We acquired goalie Freddie Halyk who committed to Denver University, which is a top end school. We have other players going to schools so we have the momentum coming. We just need to add to that excitement. A few more players like that will take us to the level Brooks and Spruce Grove has and we have been in the past,” added Jason Fleck.

“This is not a short term thing we are looking at. It takes two to three years to get prospects to be your top end players. We are scouting 14- to 16-year-old players for the future. We want to focus on making sure players want to come to Camrose and then grow their talents from there,” shared Fleck.

“We are new to the board, so we are looking at everything from top to bottom including staff and scouting. There have been no decisions made at this point,” said Huolt.

General manager Boris Rybalka will be moving into a mentorship role leaving a huge hole to fill.

“Boris will still be involved, but stepping back from the general manager role after this season. We will be looking for a new GM to fill that position this summer. This leads to our opportunity to find a new voice, but at the same time still have Boris and his experience around in the background in an advisor role,” explained Huolt.

“We are excited to get moving forward,” said Bratrud.

Any inquiries or questions to the board of directors can be sent to president@camrose kodiaks.ca

Augustana digitizes yearbooks

By Lori Larsen

The past is meeting the future at University of Alberta Augustana Campus with the digitization of yearbooks.

In August 2022, Augustana Library staff decided to ensure that the valuable history of Augustana (Camrose Lutheran College) was made more readily available to all users by digitizing yearbooks dating back to 1941, all the while preserving the hard copies in the library reference section.

“Yearbooks were sent from the Augustana Library and Augustana Alumni office,” explained University of Alberta Augustana Campus Library, Information Services specialist Laurel Warkentin. “We were able to digitize all of the yearbooks produced between 1941 to 2006. The only year they didn’t produce a yearbook was 1943. If there is anything earlier, we would also be interested in finding out about them.”

The collection includes yearbooks from Camrose Lutheran College, Augustana University College, as well as when Augustana became a U of A Campus in fall 2004, and a commencement bulletin from 1920.

All yearbooks were scanned by Internet Archive in Edmonton, and

added to the University of Alberta Yearbooks collection on archive.org.

“The University of Alberta Library has a digitization program, based out of our Edmonton locations, that scans unique materials that are not easily accessible, and makes them available to a wider audience through the Internet Archive website,” said Warkentin. “The Camrose yearbooks are unique to our community’s history, and

build on the U of A’s collection of yearbooks online, which include the U of A Green and Gold, the Faculty of Law, and the Campus St. Jean yearbooks.”

Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more. They work with many academic libraries to digitize material. Anyone with a free account can upload media to the Internet Archive.

Warkentin explained the amazing process that turns hard copy to digital, quickly and gently. “Internet Archive uses specialized equipment appropriate for the format, condition, and scale of digitization projects. A machine, called a “Scribe”, uses two overhead cameras to take photographs facing pages simultaneously. The book sits in a cradle and takes pictures of the pages. It scans really quickly and is gentler on book bindings than a flatbed scanner.”

Warkentin said the site enables the person to search within the text contents for names, clubs or choirs that the person searching may have been in, or any information. The site is very beneficial to anyone with genealogy interests, especially related to a history with the University or in the Camrose area.

For example, in the click of a finger, Warkentin was able to reveal in the 1940-41 yearbook, on page 16, Carl J. Hambro, president of the Norwegian Parliament and president of the League of Nations visited in May 1941. Or, that the 1964 yearbook contained photos of the construction of the Convocation Centre (today the gymnasium and cafeteria) on page 8.

Interested parties can also discover advertisements for local businesses contained in early yearbooks.

With the return of the Viking Cup to Camrose this year, Viking Cup historians can find information on page 60 of the 2002 yearbook, quickly and easily.

According to Warkentin, conversations with the alumni indicated that this service was already one of the most clicked through items they have had for the alumni newsletter.

Because the yearbooks in hard copy are stored in the Library reference section, viewing can only be done at the library. The digitization increased the access to all the yearbooks making it possible for anyone, anywhere to go in and view them at their own leisure.

To learn more about the yearbook digitization visit Warkentin’s blog at https:// news.library.ualberta.ca/ blog/2022/11/17/augus tana-campus-yearbooks/ \

To find the Augustana yearbooks, search “Camrose yearbooks” on archive. org (Internet Archive website, or for quicker access to the Augustana yearbooks can be done through the short URL at https://bit. ly/3hcGzFU.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Sports Development Society welcomed four new members to the board. They are, from left, Preston Kostura, Jason Fleck, Neil Bratrud and Brad Huolt.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

University of Alberta Augustana Campus Library Information Services specialist Laurel Warkentin demonstrates the website containing the recently digitized Augustana yearbooks.

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Kurek live-streams to get answers

By Murray Green

The use of technology can and should be used to encourage democratic involvement.

MP Damian Kurek has endeavoured to do this since first being elected in 2019, including making a speech in the House of Commons late last year, which was live-streamed on Facebook to specifically answer and respond to questions from live viewers.

This speech made waves at the time as Liberal Party MPs shared their opposition to the idea, while other opposition parties showed support for the innovation, and ultimately, after some debate the Speaker allowed Mr. Kurek to continue.

The impact of this was far more widespread than expected when, in January, it was referenced by Speaker of the House of Commons, Anthony Rota, when he spoke to the 26th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth in Canberra, Australia.

In that speech, the Speaker focused on ways that parliaments can use technology to complement in-person interactions for greater inclusion, cooperation, and ultimately stronger democracies.

Specifically, he stated: “Recently, a Member gave a speech in the Chamber while posting to their Facebook Live-stream. This allowed the Member–clearly a multi-tasker–to field questions coming in live while delivering their speech.”

MP Kurek is glad the innovation is getting attention. When asked about the speech, he stated, “It seemed like a great way to get folks involved with their democracy, and although caused a bit of controversy at the time, I found it was received well. I’ll definitely be doing it again.”

BIRTHS

To Safallia and Milins John of Camrose, a son, on January 29.

To Sarah and Erik Cunningham of Camrose, a daughter, on February 3.

To Kolten and Bryce Tkaczyk of Camrose, a daughter, on February 9.

To Rayann and Jordan Volk of Heisler, a daughter, on February 12.

DEATHS

Beverley McDougall of Camrose, formerly of Strome, on February 9, at 83 years of age.

Diann Elliot of Camrose, on February 12, at 77 years of age.

Marcel Gerald Chartrand of Devon, on February 13, at 75 years of age.

Flagsta Count y is recruiting for the full -time term position o f

HUMAN RESOURCES ADVIS OR

Flagsta County is located in East Central Alberta and is a safe, caring and vibrant community.

We are recruiting for a full-time position for a Human Resources Advisor This is a newly created position and will be responsible for human resource strategies, recruitment, training and development, compensation, and bene ts, strengthening employer and employee relations and compliance with regulator y laws

Responsibilities will include:

• Recruitment and hiring processes, including onboarding and orientation

• Coordination of training and development oppor tunities

• Management of employee bene t programs

• Providing guidance to Direc tors and Super visors, on human resources matters, including ac ting as an employee/employer liaison to ensure e ec tive communication

• Super vision and Leadership for Health and Safety O cer position and programs

Quali cations:

• Post Secondar y degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, or Business or a related discipline

• 3 to 5 years’ related work experience including supervisor y experience.

• Preference to a candidate with a CPHR designation.

For the full job description which includes all preferred job quali cations please visit: www. agsta .ab.ca

Position Type: Full Time Position

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

S alar y Range: $84,268.46 to $103,639.58

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:

Shelly Armstrong, Chief Administrative O cer sarmstrong@ agsta .ab.ca Direc t Line: 780-384-4101

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.

ACCOUNTANT REQUIRED

We are a public practice accounting office that is celebrating 25 years in business this year. We offer full cycle bookkeeping and accounting services for over 65 companies. Located in New Norway, just 15 minutes south of Camrose.

Experience required:

• Payroll, WCB, GST, bank reconciliations, A/R, A/P, etc.

• Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks and QBO

• T1 income tax preparation (using Profile)

• Spreadsheet creation (using Excel)

We are looking for someone who has/is:

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail

• Polite, courteous and professional customer service

• High level of integrity and strong wor k ethic

• Organized, reliable and dependable

• Excellent problem solving, analytical and decisionmaking skills

We offer:

• Per manent position available

• Competitive wage and flexible hours

• Awesome wor k environment

Please forward resumé to: Confidential Bookkeeping Inc confidential@syban.net

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

Lead Operator – Central Operat ing District

Cardinal Energy is seeking a Lead Operator in our Central District. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team and oversee field operations in our Killam North area, located near Sedgewick, Alberta. The successful candidate will reside in the area and report to the Central District Production Foreman. They will bring a strong operational and leadership background, operating oil batteries, water injection plants, compressors and associated pipelines. Communication with field operations and Calgary engineers will be key to being successful in this role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the operations team to ensure a safe working environment for staff and contract personnel

• Provide guidance, support and training to operations staff

• Collaborate daily with Calgary engineers – striving to continually improve the business

• Ensure regulatory compliance is being met or exceeded within the operating area

• Optimize facilities and wells to maximize production volumes while minimize operating costs

• Coordinate turnarounds and planned maintenance activities

• Steward operating costs and production forecasts to budgets

• Daily production volume reporting

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the Oil and Gas Industry

• Strong working knowledge of heavy oil facilities, E&I and process controls

• Strong working knowledge of Rod, PCP and ESP pumps

• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude

• Experienced in troubleshooting oil and gas production facilities and wells

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Exceptional leadership skills

• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a fastpaced deadline driven environment.

For more information on Cardinal Energy Ltd. please see our website at: www.cardinalenergy.ca

Interested candidates should forward their resumé to: JanelF@cardinalenergy.ca on or before the deadline date of February 24, 2023.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants requested for an interview will be contacted.

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

Summar y of Position:

The Grader Operator/Truck Driver is responsible for per forming work required within the gravel and dust suppressant programs of the Public Works depar tment in accordance with policies and bylaws established by County Council

Some key responsibilities are as follows:

1. Responsible for the equipment operations within the gravel and dust suppressant programs

2. Operate heavy and light duty equipment as required, as well as various truck and trailer combinations for hauling gravel or equipment.

3. May be required to assist in truck snow plowing and sanding during the winter months, pumping water and thawing culverts, culver t and bridge maintenance, and sign installation and repairs

4. Responsible for repor ting and assisting in repairing damaged or missing signs, damaged or plugged culverts, road sur face damages, washouts, and shoulder/ditch damages and disposing of any items having a diameter larger than ve inches (5”) o of any road sur face.

5. Responsible for repor ting view obstructions such as brush, grass, weeds, etc.

6. Assist in the ser vicing, maintenance and cleanliness of the grader and other equipment.

7. Responsible for inspec ting and ser vicing equipment daily prior to operation.

8. Responsible for maintaining the required inventor y for the grader and other equipment including equipment tools, replacement parts, picks, wear items, tires, fuel, etc.

9. Responsible to assist in training sta to operate heavy and light duty equipment.

Quali cations:

1. A minimum of t wo to three (2-3) years of related experience in operating a grader and other heavy and light duty equipment is preferred.

2. Valid class 1 driver’s licence.

3. 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 environment as well as independently.

4. Flexibility and adaptabilit y to be able to work in a wide range of conditions and perform a variet y of tasks

5. Ability to train sta

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

Position Type: Permanent Full-time

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8-10 hours/day

JUNIOR MARKETING STRATEGIST

WE AR E GROWING OUR MARKE TING TE AM

* Full time permanent position, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

* Full bene fits after three months

* You will be trained and positioned to professionally represent all products and services provided by the Camrose Booster, including: our popular print publications, The Camrose Booster, The Countr y Booster, and the Super Booster, plus the Camrose Now! app, Website Design, Flyer Printing and Delivery, Commercial Printing, and Promotional (Logo) Products

THE INDIVIDUAL WE ARE SEEKING

Post-secondar y education in any or all of marketing, sales, multimedia, would be an asset but not a necessit y, we are happy to train. An ambitious, outgoing individual must have great communication skills and be confident and willing to work with some of the best and most progressive businesses in Camrose. Potential candidates must have a valid Driver ’s License and a reliable vehicle to accomplish ou tside sales function s.

COMPENSATION

* Guaranteed base as you learn

* Base plus commission once you are established and exceeding your base plan

* A car allowance will be provided

HOW TO APPLY

Please forward your resumé, with an appropriate cover letter (including your earning expectations) to mc foul@cable -lynx.net or deliver your pack age in person to :

BRCF grant funds barrier free exam table

By Lori Larsen

The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $2,000 grant to the Daysland Hospital Foundation.

The grant is from the Leo and Jean Vos Family Fund and the Bob Hanrahan Fund, both established as Field of Interest Funds benefiting projects and programs serving residents of communities including Daysland.

This grant is to assist with the purchase of barrier free height adjustable exam tables/chairs for the Daysland Health Centre that allow patients with limited mobility the independence to get on and off the exam tables/chairs with reduced risk of injury.

In thanking the BRCF for the generous donation of $2,000 towards two height adjustable exam tables for the Forestburg Medical Clinic Daysland, Hospital Foundation vice-chair, Jerry Saik explained how the exam tables are necessary as an upgrade to the equipment in the Forestburg Medical Clinic where the Daysland based physicians maintain an important medical service.

“The Daysland Hospital Foundation maintains a mandate to recruit and retain physicians in the Daysland, Forestburg, Bawlf, Rosalind, Heisler, Strome

and Camrose area,” added Saik. “The new exam tables enhance the ability of our local physicians to improve upon the examination process to offer excellence in health outcomes.

“ We are thankful to the BRCF for assisting in improving and maintaining the delivery of exceptional services in the area,” remarked Saik.

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.

Grants from the Battle River Community Foundation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations that have created endowment funds. The principal of these endowment funds are kept intact and the income is made available annually to support local projects and organizations.

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.

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week Family home, quiet location

By Lori Larsen

Located in the family friendly Southwest Meadows subdivision, this four-bedroom three-plus bathroom home is ideal for your growing family.

Nine-foot ceilings, gorgeous hardwood floors, coffered ceilings and open concept add a sense of style and opulence. Open concept living to the kitchen and adjacent dining area allows you to watch the children while you prepare meals and keep conversation flowing with guests.

The kitchen features warm wood cabinets that highlight the floors, sleek dark granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. An eat-up breakfast bar is perfect for the children’s after-school snack, and a walk-through pantry offers so much storage. A convenient two-piece powder room is perfect for when you are entertaining.

Move upstairs to the bedrooms, where privacy is never an issue, and enjoy the end of your day in the huge primary suite complete with a gor-

geous spa-like en suite that has a soaker tub and shower, dual sink, heated floors and an easy access walkin closet. Two more spacious bedrooms and a four-piece main bathroom, plus the convenience of laundry room right by the bedrooms complete the upper floor.

The basement is almost complete with a fourth bedroom and a threepiece bathroom. Just a little finishing touches and there will be tons more room.

The fully fenced backyard can be enjoyed from the back deck covered by a beautiful pergola, and not be outdone is the heated garage and air conditioning.

There is plenty of room inside and lots of living outside in this great neighbourhood home located at 750838A Avenue priced at $394,500. Join Matthew Mayer at an open house on Thursday, February 23 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. or Saturday, February 25 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. or, for a private viewing, contact Matthew at:

Central Agencies Realty

4870-51 Street, Camrose

780-672-4495 or 780-781-7088 Cell

Matthew Mayer

You think you have enough groceries to last awhile and then you see your teenage son pour an entire box of cereal into a mixing bowl and cover it with a car ton of milk and eat it in four minutes at.

Is there a name for the feeling when all you want to do is hunker down and eat piz za and watch movies … but you also want to break new ground in your profession … but you also want to quit societ y to live in the woods … but you also want to go explore the world forever

Before you join a meal kit deliver y ser vice, I hope you realize that piz za can be delivered to your house already cooked.

Doctor: “Your blood pressure is a little high.”

Me: “I have four kids. Two are in college

One just got his driver’s license and my youngest is about to become a teenager.”

Doctor: [pause] “Your blood pressure is a little low.”

Did you hear about the huge ght at the seafood restaurant ? There was battered sh every where!

Me: “I’m taking you to the museum this weekend!”

Kids: “You don’t need to.”

Me: “Why not?”

Kids: “If we wanted to see a bunch of old stu best lef t in the past , we’d look through your closet .”

Me: “Hey! Those pleated pants are timeless!”

If you think money can’t buy happiness, please transfer it to my account

I don’t like being asked, “Are you at home?”

Please expand fur ther so I can know whether I’m at home or not

I read a fascinating book about the best basement ever. It was a best cellar

I never fully appreciated being able to just easily bend down and pick things up when I was younger

The annoying thing about being a woman is that you have to be consistent with wearing your makeup ever y day. If you wear it ever y day for a week and then take just one day o , everyone thinks you’re dying

I don’t understand people who can’t sleep

I can do it with my eyes closed!

Son: “Dad, there’s a monster in my room!”

Dad: “Yeah, that’s Darr yl. He’s renting the space under your bed.”

Son: “Can you get rid of him?”

Dad: “He asked the same about you, and he pays rent , so … sorr y, Son!”

A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her nameplate that her name is Patt y Whack

“Miss Whack , I’d like to get a $30,000 loan to take a winter holiday.”

Patt y looks at the frog in disbelief and asks his name. The frog says his name is Kermit Jagger, his dad is Mick Jagger, and that it’s okay, he knows the bank manager

Patt y explains that he will need to secure the loan with some collateral.

The frog says, “Sure. I have this,” and produces a tiny porcelain elephant, about an inch tall, bright pink , and per fectly formed.

Ver y confused, Patt y explains that she’ll have to consult with the bank manager and disappears into the back o ce.

She nds the manager and says, “There’s a frog named Kermit Jagger out there who claims to know you and wants to borrow $30,000, and he wants to use this as collateral.” She holds up the tiny pink elephant. “I mean, what in the world is this?”

The bank manager looks back at her and says, “It’s a knickknack, Patt y Whack . Give the frog a loan. His old man’s a Rolling Stone.”

Submitted Battle River Community Foundation treasurer, Neil Lunty presents the cheque to Daysland Hospital Foundation vice chair Jerry Saik.

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