February 28, 2023 Camrose Booster

Fuzing Culture and Tradition

Six-year-old Matilda Nahirniak, front, practices getting the finer details of Ukrainian Easter Egg decorating, with a little help from City of Camrose Recreation and Culture employees Jayda Calon, left, and J-Lyn Kuchnerek, right.

Photo by Lori Larsen

Camrose Police Service celebrates 65-plus years of policing Camrose

By Lori Larsen

For 65 years, plus, Camrose Police Service (CPS) has been serving the residents of Camrose with the goal in mind to not only protect and serve but provide the citizens with an accredited, sustainable, innovative and community-minded organization.

“Even though most people associate the Camrose Police Service beginning in 1956, I think it’s important to recognize the entire history associated with policing Camrose from the very beginning,” explained CPS Chief Dean LaGrange. “ When the Village of Sparling became the Town of Camrose in 1906, that is when the first town Constable was hired full time.”

Various people fulfilled that role throughout the next three plus decades providing policing services until 1943, at which point the police officer holding the position at the time, retried and most of the young able bodied men were fighting in the Second World War.

“It was then that the town secured the services of the federal government to provide policing for the town. This went on for the next 13 years until Camrose became a City and re-introduced a municipal police force in 1956, the current Camrose Police Service,” said LaGrange.

“So while many associate 1956 as the beginning of the Camrose Police Service, there is a far deeper history that goes back over 100 years. In fact, with the brief period of 13 years (1943 to 1956) interrupting the two time frames, Camrose Police have been policing this community for a combined 104 years of service, something to be very proud of.”

After 1943, a long line of police chiefs starting with Howard Martin, followed by Chief E.V. Christianson, Chief Duff Franklin, acting Chief Vic Redekopp, Chief Bill Bradshaw, Chief Marshall Chalmers, Chief Darrell Kambeitz, acting Chief Lee Foreman, Chief Mark Neufeld to current Chief Dean LaGrange, have continually moved CPS forward in thinking and doing.

In celebration of the longstanding commitment

of policing Camrose and in recognition of the dedication of all the members in building strong and positive partnerships with other organizations and the citizens of Camrose, CPS will be holding a Camrose Police Service Regiment Ball on March 18 at the Camrose Resort Casino.

Attendees and invited guests will be treated to an opulent evening of pomp and ceremony, table service three course meal, silent auction of a wide selection of impressive donated entries, profound keynote speaker Deputy Chief Tyler Pelke of the Red Deer Emergency Services, a professional photo-booth and following the dinner and formal part of the evening guests can kick back and kick up their heels to the live music of local band, The River Jacks.

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Thank You!

The Hay Lakes & District Recreation Association would like to sincerely acknowledge the following groups for their generous funding towards our recently completed renovation project inside the center.

Thank you to the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP), the Camrose County Legacy Grant and the Village of Hay Lakes. For more info regarding renting the Hay Lakes Recreation Center for your event, text or call Cathy 780-679-4763

Clean up your own mess

When I was a teenager who worked part time at the Camrose Booster, our boss (who happened also to be my dad) drummed one rule into all of us: think about the next person.

The sales people, who got ad information from advertisers, have to think about the art people who use the information to create ads. The art people have to think about the people who turn the artwork into metal plates for the printers. That carries on all the way to the papers being printed and sorted for the carriers who deliver the Booster to your home. The rule: make it as easy as possible for the next person.

Meanwhile, at home, a rule was clean up your own mess–at least, to the extent we were old enough to be capable of doing that.

In this context, I flinched when I read that our premier wondered if she should offer an “incentive” to oil companies to deal with the thousands of orphan wells they’ve left on farmers’ fields all over Alberta.

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An incentive? How about think of the next person and clean up your own mess?

I found the premier’s comment to be especially galling when oil prices are up and already-wealthy oil companies are having higher than usual profit margins.

It was also galling when–if what I’ve been told is accurate–some companies are not paying the taxes they owe to rural municipalities. (As a private citizen, try not paying your taxes!)

The oil companies did nothing to contribute to the current rise in oil prices. They are benefitting from Russian leader Putin’s decision to drop bombs on Ukrainian people.

Lucky oil companies. Unfortunate Ukrainian people. Also, unfortunate customers who are dependent on oil and gasoline.

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Meanwhile, I’ve been following another story with horrible fascination–the Norfolk Railway derailment near East Palestine, Ohio. Thirty-eight cars de-railed, spilling toxic chemicals.

Five of those derailed train cars were carrying 115,580 gallons of vinyl chloride, a chemical that can increase the risk of cancer and is highly flammable.

Some waterways in the area were contaminated after the derailment. More than 40,000 fish and other aquatic life were killed.

Since the toxic wreck, local residents are reporting symptoms like bloody noses, burning throats, nausea, headaches and vomiting. Ohio authorities have said air quality and municipal water tests in East Palestine show no dangerous levels of chemicals.

If I lived in East Palestine, Ohio, I’d trust my body more than I’d trust officials.

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News reports say Norfolk Railway staff had been reporting dangerous circumstances about the condition of the rails. Staff had also reported that two staff were not enough to check all the cars on 90-plus-car trains in the time staff was allowed.

The company did nothing to address staff concerns.

Last year, Norfolk Southern Railway reported a record-setting operating profit of $4.8 billion. Early reports from the derailment investigation indicate the derailment was 100 per cent preventable.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said Norfolk should consider buying property of people who may not feel safe or want to relocate as a result of the spill.

No, Norfolk should not “consider.” They should do it! The Environmental Protection Agency also ruled that Norfolk Southern is 100 per cent responsible to pay all the clean-up costs.

Will they? My guess is, Norfolk will only pay what they owe if some external authority is vigilant about monitoring the actual costs and monitoring the amount and the speed with which Norfolk pays.

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Corporations are not human. Corporations have no conscience. They will always do the minimum possible with the only goal being to maximize company and shareholder profit.

There is nothing wrong with that goal. It’s the basis of capitalism. But anyone dependent on a corporation should never forget the corporation’s only goal.

And no, corporations do not deserve an incentive to clean up their own mess.

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I’d love to hear from you. If you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics, send an email to Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com I’ll happily reply within one business day.

Casino funds

Does your organization depend on the Camrose Resort Casino for fundraising? Does your organization get a donation from one of these organizations? If you answered yes to either of these questions, it is time to write letters to Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission and politicians again.

The casino ownership group recognizes that the casino tables are not financially sustainable in Camrose. This is something charitable groups understand–less than $1,000 of their $20,000 event proceeds are based on table play, the balance is slot play aided by pooling with St. Albert. The casino operator receives the same dollars to provide staff, space, utilities, etc.

They submitted a Relocation Plan to AGLC wherein they would build a new casino in South Edmonton to accommodate the 650 charities they host in a bigger, more productive venue. Rezoning and a development permit were approved with no appeals. They have a plan to reuse the existing casino space as a viable asset in Camrose.

However, as soon as the Edmonton mayor, councillors and community leagues trotted out the ‘they will take money out of our pocket’ argument, AGLC denied the relocation. AGLC says they did not hear community support for the application. So, if this matters to you, let AGLC know. An appeal will be heard by AGLC on March 13th. It needs to be successful.

If the appeal is denied, it is likely the Camrose Resort

Casino will close. Where do the 650 rural community groups go then–they are barred by regulation from Edmonton casinos, so is it St. Albert and the two casinos in Red Deer? The wait time between events there is already about three years, adding another 200 plus groups to each push it over four years.

Let AGLC know at yoursay@aglc.ca before March 13 that you support the relocation of the Camrose Resort Casino to South Edmonton. Learn more at ruralcharities.ca

Lou and Morris Henderson, Camrose

Population growth

What is exponential growth? Why does it matter? Anything that doubles in a limited period is exponential and grows to infinity over time.

Proto humans have been around for at least one million years. Modern humans between 50 and 100,000 years. By about 1804, human populations in the world had grown to about one billion. It took 123 years to grow to 2B (1927), 46 years to double to 4B (1973), 26 years to add another 2B (1999) and 24 years to add another 2B (2022).

Do you think we can add another 2B by 2050? I don’t, but I won’t be around! What will be here is what our business elites were told at the recent DAVOS conference is a worsening of what they called a “polycrises” (multiple crises stacked on each other). Storms, heat waves, rising sea levels and other “natu-

ral” disasters will increase. On the positive side, human population may now be in the decline and could possibly fall by half by 2100. That’s in the lifetime of many who are now alive. No matter what we do, it is likely that we will still be using substantial amounts of fossil fuels in 2050. Is there any reasonable hope for the survival of life or mankind? Most species that have ever existed have gone extinct. There is always hope as long as we do not rely on the drug “hopium” (expecting someone else to fix it).

Individual humans can be incredibly stupid and ignorant as our history shows us, but as a social species, working together, history shows that we can almost do the impossible. Our species relies on, perhaps, one to five per cent of the population to find solutions to our problems, and the rest of us only need to copy what these geniuses have given us.

There are over 8B of us now. About 95 per cent of all scientists who have ever lived are living and working now. There are vastly more educated humans than ever in history. We still have the resources we need to fix our problems. The big problem we face, I suggest, is the anti-intellectualism and distrust of educated elites, some of it well deserved, especially among our political and religious elites. Being governed by leaders who seem to be psychopaths or sociopaths elected by too many people who believe in magic solutions has not helped.

Harry Gaede, Camrose

HELPING HAND

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Swans and Roses Lions Club treasurer Val Okimaw, from left, and coordinator to Meals on Wheels Sandy Borgel present $500 to Meals on Wheels chair Doreen Pushak and CDSS representative Maria Lobreau on February 15.

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• A total of $5,000 was raised for Cross Cancer Patient Programs and Services during the Communities Against Cancer organized Chicken Wing Eating Contest at Boston Pizza. Camrose Police Service Constable Tony Thomsen established himself as the City’s champion, wolfing down 72 wings within a span of 12 minutes. Darren McDermott, representing the Camrose Golf Course, fell 18 wings short of Tony’s total, but did win the prize for the combination of most wings eaten and most money raised, collecting more than $900 in pledges. Event coordinator Wynn McLean was very pleased with the response and praised Kevin Gurr of Boston Pizza for his involvement and participation in the contest.

• W ith the ceremonial cutting of a length of movie film, Mayor Norm Mayer officially opened Duggan Cinemas five-theatre facility On hand for the occasion were James Cardiff and Pat Twomey from the Camrose Chamber of Commerce, Duggan Mall Assistant Manager Twylene Hicks, City of Camrose Economic Development Coordinator Dennis Twomey and Duggan Cinemas Manager Helen Munroe

• The doctors and staff of the Smith Clinic wished Dr. Ar nie Peterson a happy retirement after 39 years of dedicated service to the residents of Camrose and area.

• Howard Falkenberg was elected to a third ter m as President of Camrose Savings and Credit Union. Also serving on the Board are Vice President Walter Glidden; and Directors Art Niven, Eric Hohn, Bill Harberg, Alex Drummond and Ed Nelson. Manager Gerry Oldekamp reported that during 1972, assets had increased from $4.2 to $7.3 million and membership had increased from 3,153 to 4,013. Reporting from the credit committee, Chair man Blain Fowler said 1,334 loans had been approved during 1972, totalling $4.4 million. This represented a 23 percent increase in dollars. Other members on the credit committee are Steve Shuman, Boyd Lindberg and Sid Brown

• City Council granted per mission to Genco Consultants Ltd. to subdivide the 24 acre parcel of land immediately West of 65 Street and South of the Highway. The request was to subdivide into two highway commercial lots of 600 feet in depth and the balance of the property for later subdivision as residential. In approving the application, Council required that 17 feet be taken from the West boundary to provide for the widening of Range Road 204 (now 68 Street). In answer to a query from Alderman Mona Sparling, City Clerk Russell Smith said that it is expected that the proposed Norsemen Motor Hotel will be placed on part of the commercial site.

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World Day of Prayer service to be held in Camrose, Friday

By Murray Green

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer in Camrose. The residents of Taiwan will be celebrated for World Day of Prayer 2023 on March 3.

“A special service will be held at the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Friday,” said local organizer Janet Derenuik.

The theme will be based around “I have heard about your faith.” Found in Ephesians 1:15-19, the letter sent to a faith community to express gratitude. Paul gave thanks to God for the Ephesians living out their love and faith, and prayed that they could see these three truths: the hope to which God has called the disciples, the riches of God’s glorious inheritance among the saints, and the immeasurable greatness of God’s power.

Oftentimes we are frustrated by difficulties and obstacles and may even lose our hope and faith or rely on our weak human nature.

Taiwan is located in the Western Pacific region and in the center of the East and Southeast Asia Island Arcs. It is composed of the main island and many offshore islands, including the Penghu Islands, Kinmen, the Matsu Islands and over 100 other islands and skerries. The western third of the island’s terrain consists of plains, basins, hills, and plateaus and is home to

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over 20 million people. The capital city, Taipei City, sits in northern Taiwan, while other major cities run long the west coast.

Before the web, there was the World Day of Prayer, an international event that has been connecting people in a meaningful way for almost a century.

On March 3, Christians in more than 170 countries and in 2,000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about, pray for and celebrate with the women of the Philippines through the World Day of Prayer.

In Canada, the World Day of Prayer is coordinated by the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada. For World Day of Prayer materials or to learn more about WICC, visit the website at www.wicc.org or email wicc@wicc.org.

The World Day of Prayer has its roots in an ecumenical day of prayer organized by women in Canada and the United States in 1920. This event became the international World Day of Prayer in 1922 and Christians around the world began celebrating this event on the first Friday of March.

For more information on the World Day of Prayer service contact Janet Derenuik at 780-672-6291.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Rotary Camrose publicity chair Christina Rebus, left, presented Chase The Ace winner Blain Fowler with $1,360 for winning the draw number 39. The jackpot continued growing as the Ace of Spades still remained in the deck. The Hospice Society of Camrose and District will be the big winners as the jackpot keeps growing until the Ace of Spades or the 51 card is drawn, whichever comes first.

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Strong words from ethics commissioner

By Damien C. Kurek, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot

If being a Member of Parliament has taught me anything, it’s that anything can happen in the world of Canadian politics. And normally the opposition or pundits will call out the government of the day for some sort of scandal or violation.

We expect that and in the current circumstances there is a lot to talk about… however, we are not used to independent officers of Parliament denouncing the current government.

For some context, ethics commissioner Mario Dion, a Liberal appointee, recently announced that due to health concerns, he would be leaving his post prior to his term being up. He took the opportunity to share some parting words with the national media.

What he shared was an emphatic denunciation of the Liberal government’s lack of regard for ethics laws and a very direct rebuke for those senior Liberals who disregard ethics laws. In a particularly storing remark, Dion stated: “the act has been there for 17 years for ***** sake, so maybe the time has come to do something different so that we don’t keep repeating the same errors. After 17 years, maybe we should realize that something is not working.”

Mr. Dion and Canadians have reason to be disappointed. The message to respect Canadians and uphold good governance has not sunk in with the Liberals. Citing an article published by the National Post on February 16th, Mr. Dion found that “no less than five senior Liberals in violation of ethics laws, including Trudeau (again), cabinet ministers Dominic LeBlanc and Mary Ng, former minister Bill Morneau and parliamentary secretary Greg Fergus. The latter three occurred within the last three years.” In an ironic twist, Mr. Fergus also serves on the ethics committee.

The sweetheart deals to insiders from minister Ng and the millions provided to Liberal-friendly McKinsey and company are just two of the most recent examples. The response is standard after each time they have been caught; deny any wrongdoing, eventually apologize when more information comes to light that exposes what they did, and pledge to learn from their mistakes.

Mr. Dion saw right through minister Ng’s excuses saying “that’s like if I drive in my car this afternoon and I drive through a red light and then argued with a (police) officer that it was too bad because I should have received training about red lights. It’s a convenient excuse, in my view.”

Canadians are struggling, recent polling suggests that as many as 67 per cent of Canadians feel that Canada is broken. And the reasons for this stretch across the spectrum. From the devastating effects of inflation, poorer outcomes on virtually every aspect of government services, the division the Liberals are imposing on our nation, to the disregard for ethics and accountability.

Trust has been eroded in the very foundation of our democratic institutions, and if we don’t take it seriously to repair that broken trust the consequences will be devastating. Conservatives will strengthen ethics laws, improve access to information and government transparency, and while we are in opposition, continue to expose the Liberal corruption that has caused immense distrust between everyday Canadians and their government.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column, you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, text 403-575-5625, or email damien.kurek@parl.gc.ca. You can also stay up to date with Damien by following him on social media @dckurek. If you are in need of assistance regarding a federal government program, or need assistance and don’t know where to turn, feel free to reach out to MP Kurek’s office.

Dolter receives Fan’s Choice nomination

By Murray Green

Local artist Travis Dolt-

er earned a Country Music Alberta Fans’ Choice Award nomination.

He was raised on a family farm near Hay Lakes. Growing up playing in the Ukrainian family band, the Polka Ramblers, Travis gained confidence and charisma on stage from a young age. “I recall packing my sleeping bag so I could sleep on stage, while the family finished performing,” said Travis. Building on his experience from these performances, Travis has been able to develop an engaging stage presence helping him grow into a rising country recording artist.

Growing up playing in the family band instilled Travis’s interest in music, but it was seeing the live musical, The Buddy Holly Story that gave him the drive and inspiration to follow his dreams as a career singersongwriter and musician.

At 15 years of age, Travis formed his own three piece band, playing for a variety of events. While emceeing his high school graduation in

2017, Travis shared a song he wrote for his classmates, entitled “Good Friends.” The overwhelmingly positive response led to Travis further developing his song-writing abilities. Travis has released 11 original compositions and two cover songs since 2019. Several of his songs have earned the number one or two spots on the Canadian Indie Country Countdown

and “Somewhere” achieved the #108 spot on the Canada wide Mediabase charts.

Some of Travis’s accomplishments include being named in 2022 as a top 10 finalist in the CCMA MDM showcase, nominations through Country Music Alberta for the 2021 Horizon Male Artist of the Year and Video of the Year in 2020 and 2021, first place in the

2019 Country 106.5 Star Search and North American Country Music Association International Male Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year Awards, as well as finishing in the top three in the 2018 Global Country Star Search. In 2021, Travis was also featured as the 840 CFCW Spotlight Artist of the Month.

During the pandemic, Travis produced two Drive in Concerts at the Camrose Regional Exhibition grounds, both in support of the Camrose Food Bank. This past summer he held a CD Release party, with proceeds going to the Camrose Food Bank, bringing the total raised to date to just over $6,000. In December, Travis released Pyrohy and Borscht, accepting donations in support of Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid and was able to send $1,500 to the Canada Ukraine Foundation.

Now fronting a five piece band, Travis continues to pursue his musical aspirations, developing his songwriting, performance and presence in the Country music industry. Last year, kept Travis busy with per-

formances at several events and festivals, with a highlight being the opportunity to open for Gord Bamford at the Vegreville Fair in August. Travis and his band regularly perform at Cook County Saloon in Edmonton, Ranchman’s in Calgary, or locally at many events. On March 17, Travis, accompanied by two bandmates, will be performing at the Overtime Taphouse in Camrose for the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.

Through dedication and hard work, Travis has become recognized in the industry to earn this nomination for the 2022 Fans’ Choice Award through Country Music Alberta.

To support Travis’s career growth, follow him on his social media or join his email list at www.travisdolter.com

You can vote for Travis by visiting https://www.survey monkey.com/r/CMAB12FansChoice between 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 1 and midnight, March 8.

Travis Dolter was nominated for Fans’ Choice Award.

Camrose Police Service celebrates 65 years

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In honour of the first police car, a 1956 Dodge Crusader which was purchased from LeBarge Chrysler for $2,169.34, relocated and restored after being gone for years, the vintage PC will be on display giving guests an insight into how far CPS has advanced in technology and a rare opportunity to go back in time.

Joining Chief Martin back in 1943 were constables Duff Franklin, Charlie Starcheski, Robert Bell, Bob McFeeley and Tom Coultis, who just recently passed away. Tom’s uniform will be displayed as a tribute to, not only him, but all the past members of CPS who were part of building such an incredible police service and history.

“The Camrose Police Service celebrates its history every five years by hosting a Police Ball,” noted LaGrange. “This black tie event brings together community leaders, businesses and citizens to “break bread” with the police officers serving their community and celebrate the amazing relationship and spirit the Camrosians have with their Police Service.

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And the legacy of CPS continues with the current members, who provide the community with a top notch police service that strives to build supportive relationships and takes pride in being part of the community.

All proceeds from the Regiment Ball will support Alberta Communities Against Abuse (ACAA) and the Law Enforcement Torch relay (LETR).

“It continues to define what true community policing is, and we do not take for granted what has been built by our predecessors.”

is well known for her passion for producing great food. She is the caterer of choice for numerous events and mee tings . Tina also likes to be busy – really busy! So, over recent weeks , she jumped at the oppor tunit y to sign a lease on the former Tru les Restaurant location in Le Chateau Hotel. Her team has been going hard – cleaning , updating , producing a menu with new breakfast , lunch and dinner specials and , o f course , hiring qualified trained chef s and a compe tent ser ving sta . Some things remain to do – signage , for e x ample .

Myrehaug returns with Snowed In comedy tour

By Murray Green

The Snowed In Comedy Tour with former Camrose resident Paul Myrehaug returns to the Bailey Theatre on March 3.

In its 14th year, the tour is really an underdog story. At a time when musicians and other touring acts are struggling to make a profit on the road, this little independent Canadian combo has shown itself to be a winning equation.

The lineup for Camrose is tour founder Dan Quinn, Paul Myrehaug, Damonde Tschritter and Pete Zedlacher.

Last year, the quartet faced every possible pandemic hiccup–venue capacity changes, ever-changing provincial health restrictions, performers testing positive for COVID-19 and needing last minute replacements–there were even some weather related snafus with the atmospheric river event in B.C. washing out roads and flooding venues.

It has now grown into the biggest comedy tour in Canada with performances in 70 cities this year, coast to coast.

Four international comedians come together to create one amazing show with something for every brand of humour. Just for Laughs winner Quinn is joined by the Great Canadian Laugh Off winner, Myrehaug, hilarious talent Damonde Tschritter and six time Canadian Comedian of the year nominee, Zedlacher.

Myrehaug was CBC’s The Debaters, winner of the $25,000 Great Canadian Laugh Off, was on Just For Laughs and Comedy Now on CTV.

Page returns for an encore

By Murray Green

The Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts

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

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,” said general manager, Nick Beach.

Slocan Ramblers are here on March 23. “I wanted to have a great bluegrass band here. They are just fantastic and the best in Canada. If you close your eyes and imagine what bluegrass is, it’s these guys. They are just awesome.”

Perk Up Pianist! by Sarah Hagen is here on March 24. “She isn’t just a musician, but is also a great comedian. She wrote this piece that is so funny and she has been touring for quite a while now with it.”

Victims of Ukrainian Russian war honoured at memorial service

By Lori Larsen

As so many in the rest of the world continue on with the business of everyday, the people in Ukraine are still living amidst the disruption, uncertainty and terror of war, as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, every day claiming victims of war.

On February 24, the University of Alberta Augustana Campus Ukrainian students, with the guidance of Father Bayrock, gathered with volunteers from the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) Ukrainian Catholic Church and other community members for a memorial service for the victims of the RussianUkrainian War.

Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely joined the group to pay her own respects and offer words of support on behalf of the Province of Alberta.

“Alberta’s government is providing expanded support up to $27.3 million to help Ukrainian evacuees access settlement, language, housing, and financial supports,” noted Lovely.

“As the war in Ukraine enters its second year, Alberta’s govern-

ment continues to support Ukrainian newcomers leaving their country to avoid violence by helping them resettle in Alberta.”

Recognizing that as more Ukrainian people come to Alberta, the need for settlement and language services will only increase, the Alberta government committed to supporting the programs that will make it easier to adjust to life in our province.

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Lovely reported that, if passed, Budget 2023 would provide a total of $7 million over three years for continuous language and settlement programming to help immigrant-serving agencies and would provide up to $9.9 million to expand the Rental Assistance Benefit to eligible Ukrainian evacuees.

In addition, Budget 2023 would enable Alberta’s government to continue the Ukrainian Evacuee

Emergency Financial Support and Benefits program (UEEFSB) with $3.6 million more.

“Alberta’s government ensured that $6.8 million was made available immediately. Because of this, individuals and families from the Ukrainian community are eligible to apply for the same social housing and rent supplement programs as other Albertans, beginning Feb. 24, 2023. These supports are essential for helping Ukrainian evacuee families adjust to life in a new community and better support their families with the housing they need.”

More than eight million Ukrainians have fled their country, and approximately 21,600 have arrived in Alberta, with more expected to come. Since the conflict began, Alberta’s government has provided significant assistance to Ukraine and its citizens and Alberta citizens have opened their pocketbooks, their homes and their hearts to citizens of Ukraine having to flee their home country to ensure their safety and the safety of their families.

Volunteers of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, members of the community and Augustana students join Father Bayrock and Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely at a memorial service for the victims of the Russian-Ukrainian War.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN G

Proposed Bylaw 3251-23

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HE ARING

Proposed Bylaw 3253 -23

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 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@ camrose.ca

e Camros e Regional La nd fi ll will be changing as follows:

Pursuant to th e prov isions of th e Municipa l Gove rnment Ac t, 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 325323 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 Pl anning an d Deve lopmen t Se rv ices , phon e 78 0.672.4428 or emai l to aleckie@camro se.c a.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Development Permit #4932

An applicatio n ha s been received for a 24 -uni t residentia l building at th e followin g location: 5013 , 5015 , 5017-5 4 St re et ; Lo t 17-19, Bl oc k 17 Plan 3706ET

This proper ty is locate d within th e R3 – Mediu m Densit y Reside ntia l District an d multi-unit deve lopmen t of 12 or mo re unit s are a Disc re tionar y Use, an d public notifi cation is re quired

Any person(s) having a commen t, either objectio n or suppor t of th e pro posed use, please cont ac t Pl anning an d Deve lopmen t Se rv ices , 2n d Floo r, Ci ty Hall , 5204 -50 Avenue Camrose, AB by phon e: 78 0.672.4428 or email: planning @ camrose.ca by Ma rc h 7, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.

City of Camrose economic development outlook

By Lori Larsen

During the February 6 City of Camrose Committee of the Whole meeting, City of Camrose Community Development general manager Patricia MacQuarrie and City of Camrose Business Development coordinator Kevin Johnson presented an Economic Development update.

Johnson spoke on the highlights for 2022.

“Economic Development completed 308 business visits in 2022 and 117 new business welcomes or updates which could include a change of owner or location.”

Of the eight grand openings in 2022, Johnson said the feedback included how much the business operators/owners appreciated having the Mayor and council come out and be a part of their special day to promote their business.

Johnson indicated that 27 per cent of the business licenses are home-based businesses, 21 per cent of those are coming from downtown, and 16 per cent are regional, meaning anything from outside the City of Camrose.

In explaining the different sectors of businesses in Camrose, taken from the Economic Development database created from business license applications, Johnson said the largest sector is the construction and home improvement, followed by shopping, business services, personal care improvement and dining.

“In 2023, Economic Development department plans to take a closer look at the business license applications to do a full scale analysis to determine if businesses are accurately representing the business sector categories.”

In 2022, the department held three roundtable conversations. The first was the Business Breakfast in March.

The second (November 22) was the conversation with realtors, with 24 participants. “We wanted to meet with realtors because they are often the face of the community. For people moving into the community, realtors are often that first interaction piece or conversation with what Camrose has to offer. They provide insights into why people are moving into or leaving Camrose.”

The feedback regarding people moving into Camrose included: a move away from Ontario and British Columbia due to the high cost of living, a move (as a result of COVID) away from larger centres and to experience a “small town” feeling, which Johnson explained often meant they wanted to raise children in smaller communities. Other feedback received from businesses mov-

ing into Camrose included satisfaction with the approachability of City staff, mayor and council.

“The real estate people felt that over half of the people moving out of Camrose was for work,” said Johnson. “Wanting more land was reflected too, and people moving closer to family.”

He added that the real estate participants talked about how Camrose Police Service is a big selling point, in creating a safe community.

Johnson said the third conversation was with tradespeople and developers, held on February 28, with 14 participants.

“They (participants of this roundtable) said they would like to see more coordination or response from the City in applications and updates in clarity with upcoming projects, new zones and short- and long-term planning.”

Feedback gathered during the roundtables events Johnson attended, and from new and existing businesses included: the Downtown as a beautiful destination, the numerous amenities available in Camrose, Augustana as an asset, large scale businesses, availability of housing under $400,000, walking paths and the beautiful valley.

Community data collected by Johnson throughout the year put into a monthly report included the top three sectors that posted jobs in Camrose, which were: health care and social services at 36 per cent, retail trade at 15.7 per cent, and accommodation and food services at 11.6.

“Another snapshot taken from the monthly report is the quarterly monthly rental properties that are available,” said Johnson. “I have been building relationships with the top three property management companies in the City to get a feel for the rental climate. I reach out to them quarterly and get a snapshot of what the vacancy rates look like.”

Johnson said that feedback from 2022, from all three property management companies he spoke with, generally indicated that they prefer to have lower

costs because it kept them near capacity, rather than having constant turnover.

“The shift in 2023 is potentially a rise in costs, costing more to rent and looking at longer term residents, such as seniors, who may stay for a number of years, and accommodating those seniors to have them move in for a number of years.”

With regard to projects in 2022 and going into 2023, Johnson explained that there were 21 businesses featured in the Small Business Week videos. “Between Facebook and YouTube, we had 15,000 views.”

In Quarter 4, Economic Development began distribution of an Economic Development newsletter to all businesses who had opted in to receive digital communications from the City. “This highlighted important issues to local businesses.”

Investment attraction

MacQuarrie spoke on the continued efforts of Economic Development to attract investment to Camrose.

the views were in Alberta and 42 were in Saskatchewan with the age balance around people interested in starting businesses.

“We targeted at 20 second ad watch time but we actually achieved more than that. We used this data to formulate how long our ad would be in 2023 so limited it to the 30 second ad rather than the 45 seconds.”

She added that 95 per cent were watching on mobile, so when conceptualizing the video for this year, the City knew they had to make something that was really accessible in mobile content rather than a desktop content.

Economic Development also continued developing significant entrepreneur attraction materials through the “Women are Winning” campaign in the National Post.

MacQuarrie noted that the City attended two site selector conferences in fall 2022. “Both were really successful for engaging in the beginnings of relationship building and generated one serious investment opportunity. That one didn’t translate into an investment but the piece of land they were looking at lives in their system. So if they are looking for another site with similar characteristics that they were actively optioning back in the fall, our data will now pop up.”

She said that going into 2023, the City aims at getting City data into more site selector databases.

Community Futures, the City applied for a Labour Market Partnership grant to host speakers presenting on labour market needs.

Council inquires

Councillor Kevin Hycha asked if Economic Development conducts exit interviews with any of the businesses that end up closing or leaving the City.

Johnson said no, not intentionally.

Councillor Lana Broker asked how many commercial lots does the City have for sale and what are the sizes.

MacQuarrie replied, “The City has one lot downtown (behind the Alice Hotel), with some strings attached, because it has environmental contamination on it at one point. We cleaned it up, but we don’t have the reclamation certificate on it.”

She said the City has two lots that would not necessarily be serviceable, right beside the airport and one hangar lot at the airport. “We have the three Mohler lots over by NewEdge construction, approximately three to five acres.”

Broker asked if those were the size people are looking for.

MacQuarrie replied that they are bigger than recent inquiries have been looking for.

Broker inquired if it would be possible to split those lots to smaller lots to make them more attractive to smaller businesses.

MacQuarrie said potentially, but thus far, for anyone looking for smaller lots, the City has been sending them to known entities that are currently selling lots that size, but even those lots are starting to become less available.

“It is something we will look at (splitting the larger lots) and part of this year’s market analysis will focus on that.”

“This was year three of our refocus on entrepreneurship. The “Raising the Glass” one came out in December of 2021, but we got the data from it in 2022. The total of achieved video views from the National Post Media Planet feed was 25,000.

“We had more of that internally but this was the paid for reach of these videos,” said MacQuarrie. “We use this video all year long in our own advertising and had way more views than that, but it was the dedicated views that they had actually sought out.

MacQuarrie said the City had asked them to seek out viewers in Alberta and Saskatchewan. “The data supports that 57 per cent of

In 2022, Economic Development started a Business Collaboration Group. “One of six partners involved, (consisting of) Alberta (the workforce consultant that covers the region we are in), the City, Camrose County, Downtown (Camrose), Community Futures and the Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce,” explained Johnson. “It is a collaboration effort to draw people to Camrose as a region. This gives us opportunities for partnerships on some initiatives, especially for tourism and things like the Christmas shopping campaigns.”

On May 11, in collaboration with Camrose County, Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce,

Continuing with the City lots available, MacQuarrie added that the City has the 110 developable acres on the Glenn quarter just south of the CRE.

Regarding the move of home-based businesses to acreages, Councillor Agnes Hoveland asked, “Did we lose local business because they moved to acreages, or did they move to acreages and we still maintained their businesses?”

Johnson said he recalled an example where someone who lived in the County with a small business in Downtown moved their business to their County location to become regional, and where some people have moved from the Farmers’ Market to an upscale business.

The report was received as information.

Patricia MacQuarrie

Guest Editorial Photography

By Arnold Malone

Some of the oldest photos in our mother’s albums were shades of rusty brown. These photos were images of stern looking folks staring straight into a camera.

Smiling was not yet an expectation. Women with long dresses and men with wide lapels stood transfixed and void of emotion. They seemed unaware that they were creating in their forever image.

Mother’s albums, like most others who were recording family life in the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s, were a crafted family history. Most photos had handwritten notes labeling an event along with a date. Families could pull out an album and go page by page, while commenting on changes across time.

Great care was taken in those days regarding the use of a camera. It was important to get a good photo on the first shoot. Film and developing did not come cheap. It was an exciting advance when flash bulbs allowed for indoor photography. Also, it was a giant leap forward when pictures could be produced in colour, even though they originally appeared sunbleached.

Today, more photos are taken around the world in a single day than in all of the 20th century. Cell phone cameras are crammed with photos. The cell phone camera is used to capture the extraordinary and the mundane with equal regard. What we don’t have now is continuity. There is no writing to indicating dates or location. Just an unending accumulation of pictures that requires a follow-up viewer to guess who, what and where. A bunch of photos without a story.

We no longer worry about the cost of film or that a photo might be blurred. Digital photography allows us to take rapid-fire repetitive shots. Later, one can weed out those of lower quality. Too often the photos remain as a excessive collection of repetitive same, same, same.

A single photo is no longer an example of proof. Photos were once entered into court proceedings as evidence. Not anymore. Photoshop has meant that we can now take a photo and then remake that photo into a new reality. Like that framed family photo I saw in Ontario, where the new daughter-in-law’s image replaced the image of the previous daughter-in-law. Photos no longer record reality, but rather are styled to present a desired impression. Sometimes the photo is more appealing than the actual setting.

Currently, we live in a time where cameras are recording everything everywhere. We should assume that when we are in a public location, our image may be captured.

The Idaho police were able to arrest a suspected killer of four university students after many observations of a white Hyundai Elantra near the crime scene. Numerous times, a similar car was recorded prior to the killing, driving slowly through the crime scene location. On the day of the killing, the car was spotted repeatedly driving past the house where the crime would later take place. Cameras recorded the car leaving a location in Washington State, seven miles from the Idaho campus, in the very early morning of the killings. Later, a gas station captured the car speeding away shortly after the presumed time of the murders.

When terrorists set out to bomb a London bus, they were caught in their failed deed, when passengers with video cameras recorded their actions.

How we use and record our activities has certainly changed, but the camera is still a compelling force in our daily lives. A photo reignites a memory. It allows us to re-live a moment in time. So, for good or for evil, a photo is still an instrument of power and it is constantly at work everywhere. With today’s cameras, you can run, but you cannot hide.

Jim Prost Young Aviator Flying Training Scholarship

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

To qualify for the scholarship, a candida with preference firstly to candidates residing in an area local to the Camrose Flying Club/ COPA Flight 137, and secondly to candidates residing in the Battle River region.

To initiate consideration by the selection committee, applicants are required to write a letter or essay about themselves.

It is suggested that, as a minimum, submissions include:

1. Your full name, age and contact information.

2. Academic status.

3. Why you want to learn to fly, including your career thoughts, if any

4. Details regarding things you have done in the past to fuel your interest in aviation.

5. Community service or involvement

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 unrelated 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 info@camroseflyingclub.ca to arrive no later than April 30, 2023.

Jadene Mah (President of the Camrose Flying Club/ COPA Flight 137) with 2022 recipient Jasper Asfeldt of Camrose, Jim’s widow Connie Prost and 2022 recipient Thomas Ashton of Camrose

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Donation enhances security

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The Camrose Crib Club made a presentation recently to the Camrose Senior Society (CSS) for the purchase of a new camera security system. The $2,200 system will greatly help in making all the Society members feel safer. Pictured left to right are Ross Shuman, CSS and Danny William, Camrose Crib Club.

Czapp receives Queen’s medal

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Marian Czapp of the Royal Purple received a new commemorative medal to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada from Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely. The Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Alberta to honour Her Majesty’s service to Canada. The Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal was awarded to 7,000 Albertans in recognition of significant contributions to the province.

Market funds

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Camrose Elks Lodge past exulted ruler Gerry Czapp presented $100 to Camrose and District Farmers’ Market president Rea Fredrickson, in support of letting them sell tickets. Every Saturday the market is held at the Duggan Mall to bring assorted produce, baking, crafts and specialty products to the residents of Camrose.

QUILT WINNER

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Battle River Quilters Guild members, from left, Joanne Geertz and Judy Hoehn drew James Mayer’s name in a raffle for a quilt worth $500 on November 15 at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre. The BRQG will hold its annual quilt show on June 23 and 24.

STREET CAMROSE 780-672-8851

What’s up at the Senior Centre?

By Senior Coalition

Do you know about our community’s quietly fantastic Senior Centre and the programs that operate there?

The Mirror Lake Centre is the home of the Camrose and District Senior Centre Society, The SOS Program (Service Options for Seniors), The Rose City Handi-Van, The Community Bus, The Camrose Hospice Society and the Changing Ways’ Older Adult Support Worker and Advocate.

The Senior Centre Society hosts 22 different clubs ranging from bridge to floor curling, singing, table tennis, dances with live music dances, pool, floor curling, Tai Chi, chair Yoga and so much more. They also collaborate with organizations outside of the centre to provide additional programming such as the Art of Friendship with Canadian Mental Health, Move your Mood with Changing Ways, Healthy Living Centre and Alberta Health Services Mental Health and Addiction and Senior Tech Talk with Camrose Adult Learning Council.

There is truly something for everyone; but if for some reason nothing on their current list of offerings speaks to you, they will happily work with you to develop something new. Staffed entirely by volunteers, this dynamic group of older adults is committed to helping seniors reach their maximum potentialphysically, mentally and socially. Coffee is always on and the company is upbeat and friendly. For more information call 780-6727022.

Rose City Handi-Van/ Community Bus has their base on the main floor at the centre. From there the coordinator books and dispatches specialized transportation for people of all ages with mobility, cognitive and or developmental disabilities. Use a cane or a walker? Call them. The Community Bus also lives at the centre (which is the first and last stop) when not en route. City of Camrose transit tokens may be used on both the Handi-Van and Community Bus.

For more information call 780-672-8777.

SOS Program shares office space with the Senior’s Society on the main floor. Service Options for Seniors provides infor-

mation and referral, support and advocacy to older adults and their families. They also partner with the CRA to provide free, year round tax filing service to all ages that meet the income criteria. Whether you are looking for a new apartment (they have a list of all the apartments in town) or need some help with an application they are ready to help. For more information call 780-672-4131.

Hospice Society of Camrose and District has its offices in the lower level of Mirror Lake Centre. They offer services in home, hospital and long term care facilities. Three important elements of Hospice services are their NavCare Program for people with declining health who are experiencing isolation, loneliness and need help connecting with resources or connecting with other people. Palliative and End of Life services provide respite and support to families who are caring for someone who has a life limiting illness and to those dying at home. The Bereavement and Grief Program provides individual grief sessions, mens cooking circle, grief companions, grief walks and grief support groups. For more information call 780-6080636.

Changing Ways, Older Adult Support Worker and Advocate Kari Cameron, can help unravel the complexities of abuse against older adults 55 plus aging in the community. Voluntary, in-home or office visits in the city and County of Camrose. Kari shares space with the SOS team, drop in Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 780-673-1388.

Article provided by: Service Options for Seniors (SOS). For more information about Camrose Seniors Coalition visit the HUB website www.camrose seniorscoalition.com

Pre-planning for t omorrow me ans pe ac e of mind for today

Seniors share love of food with cookbooks

By Murray Green Valentine’s Day is past,

but there is no better way to show your love than with a delicious home cooked meal, especially with recipes that are made from the heart.

Seasons Retirement

Communities launched Seasoned with Love, a recipe book capturing treasured family recipes passed down through multiple generations. It’s rare to see these intergenerational recipes documented as they are usually lost

through the years. Thankfully, residents have shared their long-standing traditional recipes, giving you the chance to bring these heartfelt meals to your own kitchen table.

The Seasoned with Love recipe book is a fundraising

initiative with proceeds going to the local food banks in every community Seasons Retirement Communities operates in. The books are selling for a minimum donation of $10 and can be picked up from any Seasons location across Alberta.

By Lori Larsen

What do you get when you combine the high energy of dance with a world of culture? The 2023 Culture FUZE Festival being held Friday, March 3 to Sunday, March 5 at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.

Returning after a couple years’ hiatus due to the pandemic, Culture FUZE celebrates five years of welcoming dancers from around the province to Camrose for a weekend of performance adjudicated by two renowned adjudicators.

This year, the younger generation is taking the lead with the Festival carrying on, not only the tradition of the festival itself but the tradition of Ukrainian dance. Assisting organizers Kyla Joyce and Tanya Pattullo, will be Malia and Brooklyn Pattullo and Autumn and Mitchell Joyce. Malia will be the Festival announcer and Brooklyn the Festival recorder, 14-year-old Autumn is in charge of awards, and her brother Mitchell Joyce will be one of the first guests they see when they enter the festival. “There is going to be a lot of Ukrainian dance and a lot of fun,” said Brooklyn.

In speaking of the importance of the Festival, Malia added, “It is a good way to bring a lot of Ukrainian dancers to the community and a great opportunity for the group here (Camrose Veselka Ukrainian Dancers and club members) to be able to share with places around Alberta and Saskatchewan while learning from and socializing with other dance studios.”

Malia predicted there would be approximately 19 dance studios participating in the Festival this year. “The numbers are down a bit this year, (the first year back after the Pandemic), but that will progressively increase as the Festival moves forward again with the overall goal of eventually featuring a variety of cultural dance groups.”

Over 660 participants, ranging in age from three to 17 years old, with some adult dancers as well, family and friends from across Alberta, as far south as Calgary and north to Athabasca, and Saskatchewan, will descend upon Camrose to the delight of local businesses but also Camrosians wanting to enjoy a festival of colour, pageantry, story telling dance and competition.

“We have been watching some of these dancers come to Culture FUZE every year since our first year in 2017,” said co-founder and co-organizer Tanya Pattullo. “We are looking forward to seeing how much they have grown as performers. We can’t wait to see the instructors and families as well. It’s a weekend full of fun, laughs and of course amazing Ukrainian Dancing.”

Culture FUZE was the only dance festival to come to the Camrose stage in 2020. “At the time, we were oblivious to what was to come just a couple of weeks later,” said Tanya of the beginning of the pandemic. “We were thankful that we were able to host it, but sad for the rest of the festivals that were cancelled due to the pandemic. Last year we were a little too early. Things were just starting to open back up and with our early spring date, there was still some uncertainty, so we cancelled for 2022.”

Culture FUZE is about more than dance. It’s a celebration of achievement, a chance to reunite with friends from other communities and an opportunity to introduce the community to the art of Ukrainian Dance.

Excited to once again be welcoming the Festival back. Tanya said that Camrose is the perfect location for this type of festival. “Its central location is ideal for groups travelling from all areas of the province. Families love the warm welcome they get from local businesses and res-

taurants in the City and the Lougheed Centre stage is built for dance. Instructors, dancers and families are always full of compliments and are eager to return to Camrose year after year.”

Weekend events

The three day Festival will see dancers on the stage beginning Friday at 10:45 a.m. until 7:45 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and ending on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. until 3:15 p.m.

“Friday, March 3 will feature the majority of the duets and solos,” explained Brooklyn.

Saturday, March 4 will consist of mainly group dancers. “Saturday’s last session, at 6 p.m., is the Hopak category. The Hopak has a lot of tricks and jumps,” said Malia. “There are a lot of big groups in that one.”

Sunday, March 5 will feature more of the group dances, including one of the largest dances on stage, showcasing 85 dancers all at once from the Shumka School of Dance on Sunday afternoon.

The entire weekend will be adjudicated by Stephanie Lilley and Vasyl Kanevets.

ferent Ukrainian Dance Festivals and competitions, and an instructor at several summer intensive Ukrainian dance camps and workshops.

Brooklyn explained that each category will be announced, then perform, after which the adjudicator will come up on stage to present a rundown of general critiques.

“Then everybody gets their sheet with direct corrections and the recording with what the adjudicator said during the performance. The dancers then receive medals according to the mark they received, and there are also awards for Best Choreography and Outstanding Performance.”

Local dancer, 14-year-old Presley Perry, who will be competing in the Culture FUZE festival, remarks about the benefits of having a festival such as this in her home town.

“I have been in Ukrainian dance for eight years now and have competed every year (including the Camrose Culture FUZE Festival),” noted Presley.

“I enjoy a lot of the festivals, but the fact that it is in town makes it a lot more convenient. I know a lot more people and a lot of the instructors and even recognize the adjudicators.”

Despite some pre-stage butterflies, which are to be expected, Presley advises dancers to just have fun and smile a lot. “Try not to be too nervous, it is not as bad as it sounds. It is definitely nerve-racking when you are backstage, but it isn’t that bad once you are on stage.”

She also, very wisely, advised dancers to listen to what the adjudicator has to say. “It helps a lot with technique and the next competitions.”

Presley added that knowing the building where the Festival takes place also makes it easy for her to work at the festival when she isn’t dancing. She will be helping Autumn backstage with the medals.

The Festival will also be handing out cash scholarships in memory of loved ones near and dear to the hearts of the Festival organizers. The awards include: Vera Hampel (Swyck) (Heart) Award; Wesley and Evelyn Robinson Enjoyment Award; Beth Pattullo (Solo) Award; Gerry Pattullo (Trio) Award and Lou and Vera Pukal (Teamwork) Award.

The criteria for scholarships isn’t necessarily the highest mark given by the adjudicator. Some scholarships are about team work and awarding dancers for pouring their heart into their performance. “It’s something that was very important to us when we started Culture FUZE,” commented Tanya. “We wanted it to be more than just competition. We wanted the values instilled in us from our families to be represented here.”

To add to the weekend event, there will be vendors throughout the lobby at the Lougheed Centre.

Stephanie is the artistic director and founder of Viva Dance Company that has showcased dancers in a multitude of events and festivals. She was part of the world renowned Ukrainian Shumka Dancers as a dancer, choreographer, and artistic consultant for five years completing a 23 show China tour and a 20-show Canadian tour with the company.

Vasyl is the artistic director of Vykrutas Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Calgary. He was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, and began his dancing career at the age of five with the children’s folk dance group at the Kyiv Central Palace of Pioneers. In 1995, Vasyl moved to Canada, where he continued to work as a professional dance instructor and choreographer.

Vasyl has been an adjudicator at many dif-

“We will also be selling calendars and stickers that say ‘Stand with Ukraine’ with the proceeds going to a not-for-profit organization providing relief funds to Ukraine,” said Malia.

The Augustana cafeteria is serving a perogy lunch on Friday, and the City of Camrose Recreation & Culture Department is hosting a Ukrainian Easter Egg Decorating workshop on Saturday, March 5 at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre. This workshop will introduce everyone to the art of pysanka making. To register, visit www.camrose.ca

Culture FUZE is open to the community and everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a weekend full of dance, Ukrainian culture and a celebration of spirit. The Festival represents a time of coming together in celebration of diversity in our community and our Country.

For more information, contact Kyla Joyce or Tanya Pattullo at email info@culturefuze.ca

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Camrose Veselka Ukranian Dancers, eight-year-old George Nahirniak, left, looks in awe as Malia Pattullo, right shows six-year-old Matilda Nahirniak, centre what it would be like to don one of the ribbons that will be handed out during the Culture FUZE festival.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Veselka Ukrainian dancers, left to right back, six-year-old Matilda and nine-year-old Aubree Nahirniak, front, eight-year-old George Nahirniak and nine-year-old Carson Buotnack demonstrate some dance moves.

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By Lori Larsen

While some people were celebrating Family Day. February 20, participating in family games and activities or just gathering at the dinner table, local resident Virginia Liebl celebrated in a much different, yet extremely important way–she, along with brother Les Trautman and sister Margaret Shinness, gave blood, something her and members of her family have been doing for years.

“My brother and sister, Margaret, have both given blood over 100 times,” said Virginia, adding that while recovering from surgery on the advice of her doctor she took some time off donating.

tion has not stopped at Virginia and her sister and brother. “My brother’s son, Andrew Trautman, also donates, in fact he has a special blood type that is used specifically for babies. And I just found out that one of my grandchildren is now donating.”

When Virginia first began giving blood it was through the Red Cross where she earned her 15th and 25th donation pins.

Now donations are made through Canadian Blood Services, where she has received certificates recognizing long-time donations, including her 100th. On February 20, Virginia not only sported her own pins, but was

charitable organization that operates independently from government, that began operation in 1998. Funding for Canadian Blood Services comes primarily from the provincial and territorial governments, and as a registered charity accepts financial donations.

With a vision to help every patient, match every need and serve every part of the mission of Canadian Blood Services is to ensure the connection between donors and recipients, science and health.

The eligibility to donate blood, platelets and plasma is dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to:

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On February 20 during a Canadian Blood Services blood drive held at the Norsemen Inn in Camrose, Les Trautman, left and Margaret Shinness, right, had a little fun with sister Virginia Liebl, centre with a Canadian Blood Services “Reason for Giving” sign stating “My sister made us” with arrows pointing to Virginia. The truth is all three siblings have been donating devotedly and very willingly for many years.

Virginia couldn’t recall how many years she has been donating, only that she was inspired to do so not only because it is incredibly necessary to help save lives, but because her mother, Jean Trautman had been a donor for many years, encouraging her children to do the same.

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proud to wear her mother’s blood donation pins as well.

On February 20, Les completed his 133 donation of blood (whole blood) and Margaret completed her 118 donation including whole blood and plasma donations.

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medications, medical conditions, pregnancy, travel and in some instances accessibility within donor centres.

For complete information on donor eligibility, visit the Canadian Blood Services website at www.blood.ca or contact one of the CBS trained health professional at

The need for donating blood grows every day and with a current shortage of blood in Canada still pending as a result of COVID and harsh winter conditions nearing the end of 2022, the need has never been greater with a dire need for O-negative blood, the universal type.

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“I know there are people out there that have given more times than I have,” said Virginia humbly. “But it is a pretty big deal for me and I really just want to bring awareness to the need.”

For more information on Canadian Blood Services, the work they do and the services they offer visit www.blood.ca.

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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Virginia Liebl was given her “100th Donation” sign to hold up as she once again gave the gift of life on February 20 at a Canadian Blood Services community blood drive.

The automotive section of

Essex Super Six built tough in the day

By Murray Green

Peter Hritzuk of Tofield

owns a 1928 Essex Super Six automobile. “I originally bought it at a farm sale near Hanna. I paid $5,000 for the car that wasn’t a rust bucket. It took me eight to 10 years to get it into the condition it is in now. I actually bought two more cars out of Weyburn, SK in another auction to use as spare parts to finish this one,” explained Peter.

“After finishing this car, I sold the other two and made money on them,” he chuckled. “One of those vehicles was called a Commander and it had another six inches to it and another window. If I would have found that one first, I may have built that one. The door handles and pulls always seemed to be missing. That is why I bought those two, to get all the parts I needed to finish this one,” said Peter.

“The original engine out of this one went to Chicago to a guy that was rebuilding his. It was a straight-six cylinder engine. I put a Chevrolet V8 350 in it and added a modern power train (400 transmission) so I wouldn’t be putting along at 50 kilometres an hour down the highway,” said Peter.

“The Essex was number three in sales and made by Hudson. The Hudson’s were the top of the line

It took Peter Hritzuk more than eight years and three vehicles to build his dream Essex car, but he did it in fine style. The Essex models were known for being built with quality products and no options. cars, while the Essex was made to compete with the regular cars, but they were better built than Ford or Chevrolet,” said Peter.

“This is a four door because it is very difficult to fit the golf clubs or a pile

FUN FACTS

The Essex was a brand of automobile produced by the Essex Motor Company between 1918 and 1922, and by Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan between 1922 and 1933. During its production run, the Essex was considered a small car and was affordably priced. The Essex is generally credited with starting a trend away from open touring cars design toward enclosed passenger compartments.

Essex cars were designed to be moderately priced cars which would be affordable to the average family. Proving durable, their capabilities were checked upon and confirmed by AAA and the United States Post Office. Initially, Essex marketed a line of touring cars (open four-door cars with canvas tops), which was the most popular body style of cars in production at the time. In 1928, the big news was the use of four-wheel mechanical brakes. Essex boasted piano hinge doors, which were exceptionally strong. An advertisement shows a man fully supported by an open door to demonstrate the strength of the hinge. Essex vehicles were locally built in Canada. New car price included the standard items: tools, jack, speedometer, ammeter, electric horn, transmission theft lock, demountable rims, spare tire carrier, sun visor, cowl ventilator and headlight dimmer. There were no options.

of groceries into a two door model,” laughed Peter.

“At least I can take the grandkids for a ride in it as well. I usually take this car down south and run it for three months down there. This is the first show I’ve gone to in about five years,” added Peter.

“I wanted an Essex because they have better tin, well actually just a better built car. I used to race stock cars back in the ’60s and ’70s and at that time they used to have ’32 Fords and cut the trunk off and used the Essex frame because it was so much better built.

“A thing I recommend if you build a car, is to buy one finished. This paint job alone was $39,000. Every piece was taken apart and painted individually. It was a lot of labour. To replace the running board is almost impossible. They are the first thing to rust out. I made my own running board and added rubber. It is tough to rub your feet off on tin,” said Peter.

“We took the body off the frame. This car has a Corvette rear end, a Mustang type front end then we took it back to the body shop to install it. This was partly done in Camrose and partly in Indigo, California.

My son did all of the stereo stuff and some wood work. This car is not all original. I had to get a custom radiator made to fit,” shared Peter. “It runs and rides nice now.”

Are you the owner of Collector Auto, Auto Memories or Auto Memorabilia?

If you have a vintage ride (rebuilt or original), if you’re in the midst of a restoration, or if you’re building a “rat ” or a street rod, we’d lik e to hear from you. We may want to profile your projec t. Lik ewise, if you own vintage automotive tools, old diagnostic equipment or other tools or techniques of the trade, please contact us We’re eager to write and repor t on these k inds of topics And, our readers want to see what interests you! Contact Murray Green, News Repor ter Phone 780.672.3142 Email murrayg@camrosebooster.com

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Diverted water wrecks County gravel roads

By Murray Green

Take me home country roads. Not every road will take you home during wet winter and spring conditions.

Over the past few years the water table in some parts of Camrose County has risen substantially. What were once good roads are now trails through sloughs in some areas.

Dennis Szott came to the regular Camrose County council meeting on February 14 to request the repair of Range Road 173.

Along with a group of concerned ratepayers, he attended the meeting and expressed concerns with the condition of the road.

“I move that Camrose County council accept the presentation from the residents requesting the repair of Range Road 173 as information,” said councillor Doug Lyseng.

Council learned the road has been dangerous during wet conditions in the past and installed cement buffers and listed the

road as closed. However, signs often disappear and travellers use the road, only to get stuck in the snow and mud.

“The road, about 220 yards, is under water and the rest of the road is in perfect shape. The problem for us is that we have to go around about five and a half miles to get back to Highway 13, which is minor, but we have neighbours that have to go with their big machinery all the way around the highway to come back to their yardsite. It is dangerous to them and the people on the highway,” explained Dennis Szott.

“It is problems for the ambulance, firetrucks or even for us to get veterinarians. They see signs that it is impassable. The roads usually get flooded in the spring and by the summer it gets down enough to drive back and forth. Last year, we had five inches of rain in the spring and it stayed flooded until late fall,” he continued.

“Now the road is closed

off with barriers with a hole in the middle of the road that doesn’t allow anyone to go back and forth.”

His wife Lynden added her thoughts. “My main concern is that I have heart disease, I have had two heart attacks. I barely made it to the hospital. If we have to drive all the way around, the time would be tight. I had a minor heart attack, so I was okay. The other thing that the County is aware of is that the lay of the land has been changed. We bought a few extra acres of land with a small dugout and slough in it. We put up a fence line, a good 1,000 feet. That fence line is now a good 100 feet into the water. This summer our house flooded from groundwater and up. When we looked at the basement floor the water was right there, not a foot down, but right there at ground level. It cost us $60,000 to do repairs to the house,” she added.

“It is a drainage problem. Back in 2001, there were three sloughs that

were drained across the land and the landlord was okay with that. Now it is a County problem. The eight foot deep swales are still there. You look at the horizon and all you see is water.

I don’t know the new landlord, but we have a water problem. In 2005, we called the ambulance because my dad was critically ill. The ambulance got stuck and we waited for two hours. We had to call for an additional ambulance because they could not get through. This has been going on for a few years. The water in the ditch is about 12 feet deep now, it is a hazard,” said Al Szott.

“This road is a safety issue and is a hazard. The way it is now is not solving anything. People are now trying to drive through the field in an unsafe manner to get to the highway,” shared Susan Sereda.

“These trucks are getting stuck or they are using my field as a turn-around. Then Dennis has to pull them out and it makes a

mess. We need to have access to that quarter, the only way is from the south. Physically, I can’t come off the highway. I don’t have space enough to turn around my equipment. I have to go into on-coming traffic to make that corner and then it is taking out a stop or yield sign. We are driving in the ditch,” said Doug Yuha.

County administrator Paul King pointed out it is very difficult to build a road in the middle of a slough.

“We are running out of money to build roads. We need more funding. At some point we have to realize that we are under no obligation to build a road every two miles,” added King.

“This project isn’t in our budget. We will review this and take it to our manager of public works and look at our options. Likely, it will be about a month before it comes back to council,” King told the ratepayers.

NEW GRADER

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose County mechanic Mark Werner, centre, explains the inner workings of the new Cat 150 grader to ratepayers Justin Harty, left, and Jayce Dennis of Bawlf during the County’s 60th Anniversary open house on February 23.

Days for Girls

By Lori Larsen

It is difficult for most of us to imagine that in this world there are still women who suffer from the stigma attached to menstrual cycles and beyond that, either have no access to or are denied proper hygienic products, education and health

Days for Girls International (DfGI) is a notfor-profit organization, founded in 2008 by Celeste Mergens. With a mission to increase access to menstrual care and education by developing global partnerships, cultivating Social Entrepreneurs, mobilizing volunteers and innovating sustainable solutions that shatter stigma and limitations for women and girls, DfGI, through the generosity and goodwill of others, advocates for girls/women worldwide.

According to the DfGI website, more than 500 million girls and women across the globe are forced to miss school/work due to their inability to access adequate menstrual health management and supplies. They also face body shaming, segregation and even sexual exploitation, as a result of what is a naturally occurring part of every woman’s life.

In an effort to ensure that all girls/women are given the same opportunity for menstrual equity, health and dignity, volunteers around the world, including Camrose, come together to sew, assemble and pack the DfGI kits that are then sent out to various countries where there is a need.

The kits consist of hand sewn drawstring bag, absorbent liners, waterproof shields and carry pouch for washing and storing; they also include purchased soap, panties (various sizes) and washcloth, as well as a Care and Use card.

To ensure every girl/ woman who receives a kit is given the exact quantity and quality product, the kit supplies are subject to strict Gold Standard guidelines.

As opposed to providing disposable personal hygiene products the components included in the kits are made of durable, washable material. This not only ensures sustainability and repeated use, but protects the environment by decreasing the amount of garbage and protect waters/ sanitation systems.

Materials and supplies needed to outfit the kits are funded through generous donations from members of the community and grants from organizations such as the Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak.

In addition, members of the Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak and the Rotary Club of Camrose, along with other volunteers

from the community, give of their time to ensure the kits are ready to be shipped to countries where girls/women are in need of personal hygiene supplies and countries experiencing disasters such as earthquakes, flooding and war.

Going above and beyond that, were local Camrosians, Tammy Graham and Liz Rolf, who, on their own dime, made the long and sometimes arduous humanitarian trip to Lima, and Cusco Peru in October of 2022. They took over 240 kits which they distributed in several schools along with menstrual health education material.

“We worked hard to get all of the kits prepared in advance,” said Rolf. “We took four hockey bags containing kits, the hockey bags weighed about 45 to 50 pounds each.”

Graham and Rolf were among eight Canadian women that went over to Peru; two from British Columbia, three from Alberta, one from Saskatchewan, one from Manitoba and one from Ontario.

Once in Lima, the eight women met and were joined by two tour guides who also acted as interpreters. The group was supplied with a van and driver that took them to the schools, some of which were located in isolated rural locations high in the Andes.

“All of us were affected by the altitude,” said Graham adding that the group was lucky that one of its members was a doctor and could provide medical help in the event of sickness.

The tour guides had preselected schools that the group would visit to deliver the education, demonstrate the use of the kit materials and then hand out the kits.

“The number of girls varied from school to school,” said Graham. “One school had 300 and another had 12 or 14.”

The girls ranged in ages from as young as 11 years old up to the end of high school; and according to Graham and Rolf, most of the girls were very attuned to the presentation which included information

and fruit were cooked under some stones heated in a wood burning pit. “The delicious steaming chicken and vegetables were done in 45 minutes.”

The gratitude shown by the girls, women, teachers, mothers and others was very apparent, particularly in one school.

“At the one school, they all hugged us,” said Graham, admittedly a bit taken aback at the time.

on: hygiene and handwashing; puberty, reproduction; how to hygienically use and care for the DfGI kit; how to safely and hygienically dispose of used disposable menstrual products; prevention of sexually transmitted infections; self defense techniques and human trafficking avoidance and how to say no, empowerment over their bodies.

“It was always amazing how they would listen,” said Graham explaining that the presentation material was printed in Spanish and a translator assisted in the language barrier. Graham was responsible for turning pages displaying illustrations to support the presentation.

“Another community met us by showering flower petals over our heads,” said Rolf, adding that it was apparent that we were not just average tourists.

In fact, Graham and Rolf were not just average tourists; they were there on a humanitarian mission to ensure that girls/women worlds apart from the comforts of our own community, are given the same opportunities to live safe, healthy and productive lives.

The Rotary Club of Camrose Daybreak has been assisting with grants, the donation of the space to assemble and store the kits, as well as volunteerism for DfGI since 2015, when member Carol Davies-Pedersen, pitched the idea of coming on board with fellow Rotary Daybreak members.

January 22, 1953 ~ March 6, 2022

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, and very dear. We miss you so much.

The family of Emiel den Hartog

…would like to thank the staff of Rosehaven, particularly the West Court Lane staff, for the amazing care, compassion and friendship they demonstrated towards him, and his daughter Felicia, while he lived there.

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For Graham and Rolf, the experience was quite an eye opener, not just the realization that there are young girls/women in the world who may not have the same privileges that the western world does but seeing vast cultural diversity that lies beyond Canadian borders.

“We were so fortunate to have a cultural experience as well,” said Rolf. “We had our lunch prepared by the local women in three different communities. We were their guests. Each one was so unique.”

Rolf said in one instance meat, vegetables

Since then, the Club has participated in at least two annual DfGI Kit assembly events, and have provided numerous kits for those in need around the world.

Days for Girls continually gathers data to analyze the effectiveness of the program and determine where the program is most beneficial. For more information on Days for Girls visit www.daysforgirls.org

For more information or to volunteer for the DfG Camrose Team, contact Sarah Ross at camrose alberta@daysforgirls.org

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Sarah Ross, right side of the table, demonstrates how to put the Days For Girls kits together for a group of volunteers including on the left side of the table, left to right, Barb Anderson, Lesley Stoddart, Kris McLennan and Lorraine Bell.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Eight-year-old Hinley and 11-year-old sister Ayla Rolf help Lorraine Bell put together DfGI kits during a volunteer kit assembly day held on February 18.

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John “Jack” Allan Sharkey

June 3, 1936 ~ February 20, 2023

John “Jack” Sharkey, of Duhamel, Alberta passed away on the family farm on February 20, 2023, at the age of 86. He was born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, to Art and Ada Sharkey on June 3, 1936, the eleventh child in the large family of 12 kids.

As a young man, Jack had a love for farm life. He began farming with his dad and eventually took the Sharkey farm on as his own. He loved working outdoors, baling hay, caring for cattle, and hunting. He was also a sports fanatic. Not only did he excel at playing ball and hockey, he also enjoyed watching every sport known to man. Jack enjoyed campfires and celebrations with family, sharing stories, and getting updates on what was happening in their lives. His yard was his pride and joy. He spent many hours mowing lawn and tending to his flowers, keeping it looking immaculate. He loved his dogs, cats and birds, and would surely take on any stray animals that came his way.

Jack is survived by his siblings Doris (Hugh) Greene, Grace Hagstrom, Norman (Ann) Sharkey and Myrna (Garth) Buck; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends. Jack was predeceased by his mother and father; three sisters; four brothers; and best canine companions Tanker and Choco.

We look forward to sharing in the celebration of Jacks life, which will be held at a later date.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Jack’s memory may be made to Saving Grace Animal Society or to the Arthritis Society Canada.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

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Anthony Maria Heslenfeld

February 12, 1922 ~ February 21, 2023

Anthony Maria Heslenfeld, of Camrose, formerly of Daysland, passed away on Tuesday February 21, 2023 at the age of 101.

He is survived by his children Vincent (Lilia), Theresa (Brian) Paulson, Marian (Joe) Locascio, and Judy Davies (Richard); seven grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and sisters-inlaw Mies Bijvoet, Renee Bolsius, and Peggy Chioccarello. He was predeceased by his wife Josephine; son Paul; brothers Hans and Carel; and sisters Lisbeth and Marijke.

A funeral mass was held on Tuesday February 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Prairies Roman Catholic Church, Daysland.

Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to Our Lady of the Prairies Roman Catholic Church or Hegre Lutheran Church.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com

Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated

Walter Komarnisky

Walter Komarnisky of Holden, Alberta passed away on February 22, 2023 at the age of 85 years.

He is survived by his wife Eileen; children Wade (Renee), Kevin (Anna Mae) and Tina; three grandchildren Rainanne (Mario), Nicole, Ryan (Haley); numerous family and friends.

Walter was predeceased by his parents Max and Pauline; sister Mary Komarnisky; and brother Emil.

For friends and family not able to attend the funeral on Wednesday, you are invited to join the family for a time of remembrance from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Tofield Funeral Chapel.

A Divine Liturgy will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at St. Mary’s South Holden Farms Ukrainian Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Bayrock as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Mary’s South Holden Farms Ukrainian Catholic Church or the St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Dennis Andrew Reuther

January 16, 1945 ~ February 20, 2023

Dennis Andrew Reuther of Calgary, Alberta, formerly of Heisler, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at the age of 78 years.

Left to cherish his memory is his brother Garry Reuther of Heisler.

Dennis was predeceased by his parents Ernest and Nora Reuther; sister Gail Brausen; and brother Wayne Reuther.

As per Dennis’s request, no formal service will be held.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Dennis’s memory may be made to Alberta Conservation Association.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

In loving memory of Laura (Rosland) Sorenson

Our Beloved Daughter

Gone to be with the Lord March 1, 2022

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure. With love, Dad and Mom

Volleyball Vikings capture silver medals

By Murray Green

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

Volleyball

Augustana Vikings volleyball women’s team edged Concordia 3-2 in the opening round of the playoffs on February 18. The scores were 22-25, 25-15, 19-25, 25-15 and 17-15.

Addison Wolosuk led with 14 kills, Sarah Dedrick collected 42 assists and Rebecca Olenick counted nine digs.

The Vikings faced the Ambrose Lions in the second round on February 23 in Red Deer and won three straight games. They beat Lethbridge 3-1 in games to advance to the final and earned silver medals.

Basketball

The Augustana women’s basketball team hammered the Medicine Hat Rattlers 79-35 and outscored the Briercrest Clippers 91-84 on February 17 and 18 to close out the regular season.

In the Medicine Hat game, Tayah Fiveland led the offence with 15 points and Maren Macdonald added 10 points in support.

In the second contest, both Kamryn de Klerk and Elli Cailliau scored 19 points to lead the Vikings.

The women’s team finished in second place with 26 points and a 13-7 record. They play Lethbridge in the playoffs on March 2.

The men’s squad also beat Medicine Hat 78-66 and 95-88 over Briercrest.

Nic Harder with 29 points Eli Schmuland with 19, led the offence in the

opening match. In the Briercrest match, Harder hit 36 points and Tyler Weenink added 21 points on offence.

The Vikings finished in fourth place with 20 points and a 10-10 record.

The men’s team lost 7674 to Grande Prairie in the first round of the playoffs.

Hockey Augustana Vikings defeated the Concordia Thunder 7-4 and 3-2 in overtime, February 17 and 18.

Jase Smalcel of the Vikings garnered a hat trick to lead the team of offence in the first game. He scored his first of the night 3:44 minutes into the game. After the Thunder were heard from early in the game,

twice, Jack Hamly scored for Augustana to even the score.

Concordia scored first in the middle frame that seemed to wake up Augustana. The Vikings fought back with three straight tallies from Jacob Charko, Jake Gudjonson and Smalcel on a power play .

Concordia scored first in the third period, but the Vikings came back with two more markers from Smalcel and Kyle Ford.

Goalie Daniel Moody stopped 39 of 43 shots directed his way. Augustana counted 26 shots on goal.

In the rematch, Ford again scored the last goal of the contest, this time it was the game winner in overtime.

Concordia netted the first two markers of the game and the Vikings mounted a comeback with Conrad Phillips starting with a goal in the middle frame.

Austin Kozluk scored the equalizer in the third to force overtime.

Goalie Moody made 20 saves on 22 shots. Augustana had 26 shots on goal against former Kodiaks netminder Griffin Bowerman.

The Vikings are tied for second place with 29 points after 22 games and a 13-72-1 record.

The next home game will be in the first round of playoffs in Camrose. Curling

The curling championships will be hosted by Lakeland March 3 to 5.

High school hoop teams prepare for playoffs

By Murray Green

The École Camrose Composite High School basketball playoffs are right around the corner for the teams.

“The Grade 9 girls finished second overall after league play, which gave

them an automatic berth to the regional championship tournament in Bawlf on March 3 and 4. Unfortunately the Grade 9 boys team lost a close semifinal divisional game to New Norway ending their season,” said athletic director

Graeme Thain. Both of the junior teams qualified for their zone championship tournament in Red Deer March 3 and 4. The junior girls finished sixth overall after league play, while the boys team finished seventh.

“Our senior girls, who have an honorable mention when it comes to provincial rankings, finished second after league play and will host their first playoff game March 6. If they are successful they will then play the best of three final March 8,

10 and if necessary the 11. Our boys, who are ranked fifth in the province finished third in league play, host their quarter-final playoff game on March 1. If they win, they will have to travel for their semifinal game,” explained Thain.

Kroetch takes over Kodiaks business operations

By Murray Green

The Camrose Kodiaks have a new business manger. Scout Eric Kroetch will be sliding into the business manager role starting March 1.

“I know stepping into help Boris Rybalka is big shoes to fill, but I am ready to get back into the community and build the excitement into hockey again and work with the Kodiaks supporters,” said Eric.

The last few years had Boris doing 10 different jobs, which stretched him too thin and wasn’t fair to him.

“I want to bring back the classy Kodiaks orga-

nization. It’s not everyday you have a non-profit, community owned team that can stick around for 25 years like the Kodiaks, without amazing support of business owners, consistent season ticket holders, loyal fans, billet families and great volunteers,” he added.

Eric will be visible not only in the office, but on game days helping volunteers and within the community.

“Being part of this organization over the last three or four years, I have seen first hand the first class operation with Boris and what is needed to be

Eric Kroetch

successful,” Eric continued.

“It is going to be a fun battle in getting the Kodiaks back on top. It starts

with getting into the arena and talking with parents. I want to show off the amazing facility we have here and formulate a plan of getting to where we need to be. We now have a new board that is hands on with business and hockey savvy. It is a perfect combination,” said Eric.

He is excited to get started on March 1. He wants to get more fans in the stands for the playoffs, but focus on starting next season strong with community support.

“My first focus will be recognizing the businesses, staff and volunteers we have in this incredible com-

munity. COVID-19 threw a wrench into our lives and disrupted fans from coming to games, but I want to help get more than 1,000 fans back for each game,” Eric shared.

“This is a community team and we want people in Camrose to be proud of its team. With the newly elected board, I am thrilled about taking the necessary steps to ensure the citizens of Camrose and area are proud supporters of the Camrose Kodiaks,” Eric said.

For more information, or to volunteer, contact Eric at eric@camrosekodiaks.ca

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

The Augustana Vikings women’s volleyball team earned silver medals in the ACAC playoffs February 23 to 25.

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NOON OF FUN – at the Le Chateau Hotel, March 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are honouring Camrose Women’s Shelter Society with a brunch for $10/plate. Items on display: $5, $10, $20. All funds raised go directly to Camrose Women’s Shelter Society. Tax receipts are not available.

THE CAMROSE DANCE CLUB – dance will be held again March 4 from 1-5 p.m. Located at Mirror Lake Centre, 5415-49 Avenue, Camrose. The admission is $15 each and includes lunch. The band for this dance is The Sparkling Tones. Please come and join us for a great time. For more information, please call Lawrence Baker 780-226-5861.

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HELP WANTED

SUPPORT / RESPITE

WORKER – for male adult in wheelchair. Will train. Wage $20/hr. Valid driver’s license. Send resumé to broblin.br@ gmail.com or 604-793-3756.

FULL AND PART TIME

HAIR STYLISTS required. Please drop off resumé to Camrose Superb Cuts at 4707-51 Avenue, Camrose (in person only).

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

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

PROFESSIONAL HOUSEKEEPING – House and carpet cleaning, laundry services. Very experienced, honest and reliable. Reference available. 780226-6261, email helenstavitskaya @gmail.com.

SERVICES

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

DSS CONSTRUCTION

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

Devin Meakins, Ph. 780-853-1080

LaCRIA TRUCKING

Potable Water Hauling

Residential, Commercial, Oilfield Gerald and Marla Steinwand, Owners PHONE 780-679-9134

McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD.

Local and long distance moving Storage

Insured and bonded

Where your business is appreciated 780- 672-5242, Camrose

THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK TAILORING in Camrose

Tues. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs. Evening and Sat.: By Appointment

Closed: Sun., Mon. and Holidays

Please call 780- 672-4793

J.D.’s SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, SALES & SERVICE

– Ph. 780-672-7649.

FOR RENT FOR RENT ADS

NOW UPLOADED TO The Camrose Booster Website DAILY!

NICE ONE-BEDROOM –Basement suite. Includes utilities, garage. Close to Duggan Mall. No pets, no smoking. Suitable for responsible lady. 780-672-3940.

MAIN STREET RETAIL

SPACE – located in high traffic, southerly area of Main Street, Camrose. Generous 1,664 sq. ft. of prime space at 4868-50 Street. Nicely decorated, air conditioned. $2110/mo., triple net. Clean, dry storage space in basement also available. Available immediately. Call Blain or Don at 780-6723142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business.

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

2-BEDROOM APART-

MENT – In excellent condition!

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

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

VERY NICE 2-BEDROOM

APARTMENT SUITE –

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

ESPECIALLY NICE OFFICE SUITE

Generous 794 sq. ft. suite, suitable for three or more staff. Includes two private offices. Ground floor, easily accessible. Modern building in downtown Camrose. Bright, quiet, air conditioned. $1177/mo., plus share of operating expenses. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business.

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

SUPER LARGE, SUPER QUIET – Second floor office in downtown Camrose! 340 sq. ft., former broadcast studio. $484.78/mo., includes all utilities and paved parking for tenant at rear. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

MAIN STREET RETAIL

SPACE – for lease. Ground floor plus basement. Prime location on busy corner, 5001-50 Street. 2950 sq. ft., plus +/– 1500 sq. ft. in basement. Nicely decorated, a/c, new roof. $2700 plus triple net. 780-608-5222 for details.

CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE

Selection of very nice street level offices in newer airconditioned building in Downtown Camrose

* Single offices from $234.17 per month

* Quiet, considerate neighbours

* Easy access

* Lots of parking for customers

* Energized parking for tenants

* Immediate occupancy

* Come and have a look! Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

VERY NICE SECOND FLOOR OFFICE

GREAT VIEW OF MAIN STREET

LARGE WINDOWS

* Quiet, considerate neighbours

* Comfortable 180 sq. ft.

* Paved occupant parking

* $309/mo., all inclusive except communications

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

ONE-BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. – Near University. Completely furnished. Nonsmoking adults, no pets. $800 includes all utilities. 780-9041095, 780-455-4983 or email berako@telus.net to view.

ROOMMATE WANTED –for half duplex. LGBTQ+ friendly. Newly painted and clean. 3 cats on premises. No other pets permitted. Parking available. No smoking. SW Camrose. $750/ mo., utilities included. Plus DD. Text 780-878-5153.

QUIET 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT – Fridge, stove, dishwasher, laundry in building. Heat, water, balcony, powered parking. 1-year lease. No pets, no smoking. University area. Bus stop nearby. 780-672-9531.

MACHINERY

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

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

– Village at West Park, Camrose. Half duplex, 1219 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, gas fireplace, main floor laundry, 2 kitchen skylights, unfinished basement. Attached double garage, 8’x20’ back deck. One owner. $325,000. Call 780608-8739 or 780-679-4763.

TWO FARM HOUSES – to be moved from the Beaumont area. 780-929-9316, 780-493-1874.

FARM LAND FOR SALE – 160 acres, Round Hill area. $700,000. 780-679-8992.

GARAGE SALES

HOUSE SOLD!

Everything must go! Kitchen suite, bedroom suite, rugs, etc.

4603-57 Street Call Stephanie for info 780-608-3660

BOATS, RVS and TRAILERS

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

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

Crush face Rustlers in semifinals

By Murray Green Camrose

Crush are down 2-0 in games to the Red Deer Rustlers in the semifinals of the North Central Hockey League playoffs.

The Crush started the scoring in the second game with RJ Reed garnering a shorthanded tally in the opening period. However, Red Deer replied with two goals of their own, including a shorthanded marker.

Red Deer scored on the power play to expand its lead. Curtis McKinlay scored late for the Crush to close the gap.

Goalie Connor Dobberthien stopped 33 of 36 shots he faced to keep Camrose in the game. The Crush counted 32 shots on goal.

In the first game of the series, Red Deer hammered the Crush 7-2. Ryley Bennefield and Martin Sonnenberg scored the Camrose goals in the one-sided contest.

Camrose hosts game five of the series on February 28 at 8 p.m. in the Max McLean Arena. If needed, game six is 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.

Bennefield leads the Crush in playoff scoring with a goal and two assists in two games.

DEATHS

Ken Swallow of Camrose, on January 26, at 78 years of age.

Victor Lloyd Lillo of Edmonton, on February 12, at 84 years of age.

Julian Stoltz of Camrose, on February 16, at 93 years of age.

John “Jack” Sharkey of Duhamel, on February 20, at 86 years of age.

Emiel Herman den Hartog of Sherwood Park, formerly of Holland, on February 20, at 91 years of age.

Dennis Andrew Reuther of Calgary, formerly of Heisler, on February 20, at 78 years of age.

Janet Elaine Valliere of Tofield, on February 21, at 65 years of age.

Anthony Maria Heslenfield of Camrose, formerly of Daysland, on February 21, at 101 years of age.

Cameron Noel Thompson of Camrose, on February 22, at 95 years of age.

Walter Komarnisky of Holden, on February 22, at 85 years of age.

ANKERTON GAS

CO -OP Ltd.

Summer Employ ment

Two positions open for su mmer employ ment from May 1 to August 31, 2023

Clea n dr iv ing record Map read ing

Some computer sk il ls are an asset

Dead li ne for appl icat ions is March 31, 2023

Forward your resu mé to:

An kerton Gas Co-op Ltd. Box 10 0, Bawl f, AB T0B 0J0

Emai l an kerton@syban.net | Fa x 780-373-24 66

Only applicants chosen for interview will be contacted.

BUSINESS KEEPS BUILDING AT HAUSER HOME HARDWARE WE’RE

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.

Kitchen Designer/Estimator (Full Time)

In the last few years, we’ve become the “go -to source” for kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, etc. Working with our team, the very best in the business, you will assist our rapidly growing client base in making wise choices in product and design.

Our ideal applicant will have experience with Kitchen Design Software, have the ability to read blueprints, and be proficient in math. The ability to work under pressure, and enviable people skills are non-negotiable.

We invite you to apply in complete confidence with your design portfolio and resumé.

Benefits of working at Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre

•an exciting retail work environment

•competitive wages

•oppor tunities for advancement

•a clean, safe working environment

•oppor tunit y to expand your knowledge about the thousands of products Home carries

•staff discount

Apply with resumé and references to Jill…

6809-48 Avenue, Camrose

Phone 780-672-8818

Fax 780-672-8809

Email jill@hhbccamrose.ca

Missed Delivery Policy

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

Rural readers are asked to report missed deliveries and we will consult with your postmaster to ensure future deliveries.

Thank you for being a loyal reader of…

780-672-3142 ads@camrosebooster.com

4925-48 Street, Camrose AB T4V 1L7

FARM LA ND FOR SALE BY TENDER

CHERYL JACOBSEN, EXECUTRI X FOR KAY IL NICK I, hereby offers the following pa rcel of la nd in Camrose County for sale by tender, subject to all existing reservations and exceptions stated on the existing Certif icate of Title with the exception of Caveat #912 352 623, wh ich will be discharged:

MERI DI AN 4 RA NGE 19 TOWNSH IP 47

SECT ION 25

QUARTER NORT H WEST

CONTAINI NG 64.7 HECTAR ES ( 16 0 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

EXCEPTING THER EOUT: HECTAR ES (ACR ES) MORE OR LESS

A) PLAN 2320521 SU BDIV ISION 12.740 31.48

EXCEPTING THER EOUT ALL MINES AN D MINERALS

The la nd has been cropped in 2022 and previous years. There are no buildings or bi ns

Tenders are to be subm itted in sealed envelopes ma rked “I LN ICKI

Tender”, to Scot t Fa rn ha m at Fa rn ha m West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Ba rr isters and Solicitors, 5016 -52 St reet, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1V7, on or before 12:00 noon, MA RCH 22, 2023 and shall be accompanied with GST number and a certif ied cheque or ba nk draft payable to Fa rn ha m West Stolee Kambeitz LLP in tr ust for 5% of the tender pr ice.

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

Tenders will not be opened in public The deposits of all unsuccessf ul tenderer s will be returned to them by regula r mail The successf ul tenderer will be obligated to complete the pu rchase on or before APRI L 25, 2023 The 5% deposit shall constitute a deposit towa rds the pu rchase price. Ta xes will be adjusted on closing date There will be no ot her adjust ments. If the successf ul tenderer fa ils to complete the transaction by the closing date, the deposit will be forfeited.

Vendor ma kes no wa rranties or representations about the proper ty’s size, condition or envi ronmental st ate.

The pu rchase and sale shall proceed utilizing title insu ra nce including “GAP ” coverage The cost of title insu ra nce shall be borne by the Pu rchaser.

Tenders are ir revocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Fa rn ha m West Stolee Kambeitz LLP.

For further information or to view the proper ty, please contact Cher yl Jacobsen at 780- 678-5068

Th is Tender may also be viewed on the Fa rn ha m West Stolee Ka mbeitz LLP website: www.fwsllp.ca

Hair Stylists

is now accepting applications for the parttime position of

PROOFREADER

The duty of this individual is to proofread adver tising and editorial material, checking for accuracy, spelling and correct grammar; filing, etc.

Our goal at the Booster is to be 10 0% error free with ever y issue. Perfection lies not in ex traordinar y things, but in doing ordinary things ex traordinarily well

Hour s will generally be :

Fridays: 1: 00 to 9: 00 pm

Mondays: 8: 00 am to 5: 00 pm

Thur sdays: 8: 00 am to 5: 00 pm approximately ever y other Thur sday

The successful candidate will have excellent literacy skills and will be comfor table with computers.

Please send resumé with salary expe ctations to : Camrose Booster Ltd.

4925 -48 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1L7

Email: ads@ camrosebooster.com

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 awards grant to help with library collections

By Lori Larsen

The Battle River Community Foundation (BRCF) awarded a $17,500 grant to The City of Camrose Public Library Board.

it were not for the Battle River Community Foundation.

“This year, the Battle River Community Foundation is providing the entirety of the funds for the

enough summer students to pilot the Book Bike, which allows the Library to go out into the community bringing internet, the collection and programming to those who may be less able to get to the library. “We were able to start rebuilding our sense of community, reach new users, and spread the love of reading and literacy because of the Battle River Community Foundation.”

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.

Don’t forget! This month, celebrate the three days when your husband is always right – Februar y 29, 30 and 31

It is documented that 85 to 94 percent of Canadians have children so they can help shovel snow.

“Watch for deer” is the Alber ta version of “I love you.”

A boy told my daughter she skates like a girl. She told him if he skated a little faster, he could too!

Be careful out there, everyone! I had t wo Calgar y Flames tickets in my car, and someone broke in and lef t four more!

I must be getting stronger with age. I can now bring in $300 wor th of groceries in one trip

Me: “I saw a book called How to Solve 50 Percent of Your Problems” So I bought t wo books!”

The grant is from the Ross and Denise Irving Fund which was established from the Estate of Denise Irving to support the City of Camrose Public Library.

Library director, Alyssa Martin said the library is facing funding challenges this year and would have had to make difficult cuts if

collection,” commented Martin. “In 2023, all new items the Library purchases for the Dementia Project, Library of Things, magazines, newspapers, books and movies will all be thanks to the Ross and Denise Irving Fund.”

Martin added that last year the Irving Fund allowed the Library to hire

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 friendly Bawlf home

By Lori Larsen

A combination vintage home with tons of upgrades, all on a new foundation, awaits you in Bawlf. Enjoy quieter country living with many amenities including a “head of the class” school, and only 20 minutes to Camrose.

A beautiful front deck is the perfect place to greet your guests or spend a sunny morning lapping up the warmth.

Once inside the home, you will be amazed at the numerous upgrades that play nicely against original character. The huge living room in so inviting and the dining room features original builtins set against a trending gray palette.

Moving into the kitchen, you will love the sleek white cabinets against the warm cedar backdrop, and the incredible vintage stove adds so much charm.

The main floor also features a twopiece powder room off the entrance, which keeps the dirt from coming into the home, and a four-piece main bath-

Wally Wrubleski

room, both beautifully updated. A flex space could double as an office and, with plumbing already in place, a convenient laundry area.

Retreat upstairs to the four goodsized bedrooms, two with built-in cabinets and two with walk-in closets, and a two-piece bathroom. There is plenty of possibility for converting two bedrooms into a huge primary suite and a larger main bathroom.

The new basement (2007) has ninefoot ceilings and huge windows that flood the area with natural light. With roughed-in plumbing already in place, you could finish the basement to suit your family’s needs.

A 24’ x 24’ newer detached garage offers room for vehicles and a workshop.

There is plenty of room for a growing family with this home located at 601 Railway Avenue, Bawlf priced affordably at $295,000. For a private viewing, contact Wally Wrubleski at:

Central Agencies Realty

4870-51 Street, Camrose

780-672-4495

Cell 780-781-7323

My Wife: “Idiot! Why didn’t you just read it t wice?”

Socrates: “To do is to be”

Plato: “To be is to do”

Scooby : “Do be do”

Life is not a box of chocolates.

It’s more like mixed vegetables with freezer burn.

Me: “I want to take a trip.”

Bank Account: “I highly suggest it be a trip to work.”

I can’t even imagine the self control required to work at a bubble wrap factor y.

Just for giggles, I replace my cat litter box with an Amazon box. Now when it’s full, I simply tape it shut and put it on my porch for someone to steal.

Before I had kids, I thought I had a great immune system, but it turns out I was just really good at staying away from the t ype of people who sneeze directly into your eyeballs while telling a stor y.

Inter viewer: “How do you explain this four-year gap on your resumé?”

Me: “That’s when I went to Yale.”

Inter viewer: “That’s ver y impressive! You are hired.”

Me: “Thanks. I really need this Yob.”

I accidentally used the dog’s shampoo

Now I’m feeling like such a good girl!

I do all my own stunts, but never intentionally

Q.: My child will not eat sh. What can I replace it with?

A .: A cat. Cats love sh.

Morris and his wife Esther went to the county fair ever y year, and ever y year, Morris would say, “Esther, I’d like to have a ride in the helicopter.”

Esther always replied, “I know, Morris, but that helicopter ride costs ft y dollars, and fty dollars is ft y dollars.”

One year, Esther and Morris went to the fair, and Morris said, “Esther, I’m 85 years old. If I don’t get a ride in the helicopter this year, I might never get another chance.”

Esther replied, “Morris, the helicopter ride costs ft y dollars, and ft y dollars is ft y dollars.”

The pilot overheard the couple and said, “Folks, I’ll make you a deal. I’ll take both of you for a ride. If you can stay quiet for the entire ride and not say one word, I won’t charge you! But if you say one word, it’s ft y dollars.”

Morris and Esther agreed and up they went The pilot did all kinds of fancy maneuvers, but not one word was heard. He did his dare devil tricks over and over again, but still not one word.

When they landed, the pilot turned to Morris and said, “By golly, I did every thing I could to get you to yell out , but you didn’t . I’m impressed!”

Morris replied, “Well, to tell you the truth, I almost said something when Esther fell out , but you know, ft y dollars is ft y dollars!”

Submitted

Battle River Community Foundation Board member Carol Rollheiser, left, presented a cheque to the City of Camrose Public Library Board director Carol Williams, centre, and Camrose Public Library director Alyssa Martin.