April 25, 2023 Camrose Booster

WELCOME Camrose

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thank you, is

A“good neighbour” contest is happening in the City of Camrose and Camrose County during the month of May It is part of a much broader initiative under a new banner labelled WelCOME Camrose

This is slated to be a far more encompassing year-round campaign which will encourage and reward neighbourly individuals, families, and even select businesses Nominations for the present contest will be accepted from May 1 to 31 If you know of someone who models community spirit, excels in times of need, and has mastered the art of encouraging neighbours to get together and connect, complete an entry form at Camrose Public Library Or, simply summarize your entry in an email to louise@cfeastcentral.ca You and your nominee could win $50 gift certificates to Boston Pizza For more information on the WelCOME Camrose campaign, see page 2

Photo by Ron Pilger

MORE BACK YARD

WelCOME Camrose launches program with a contest

By Murray Green

Although Camrose has always welcomed others, a group of community-minded citizens want to make the area even more welcoming.

WelCOME Camrose is a newly formed group that focuses on working towards a welcoming environment where everyone feels welcomed, included, and supported.

Members of the WelCOME Camrose committee are Lina Petkeviciene, economic development officer, Camrose County; Louise Jones, project coordinator/ small business advisor at Community Futures ECA; Glenda Strauss, RE/MAX realtor; Lyndel Kasa, executive director at Camrose and District Support Services; Kevin Johnson, business development coordinator at City of Camrose; and Jennifer McDevitt, interim director at Camrose Public Library.

“We started with what we would do to be more welcoming. If we would give an award to someone for being most welcoming, what would that look like? Then we were inspired, in part, by a similar program in Beaumont,” shared Glenda. “We’re taking the first step towards making that a reality with our Good Neighbour program.”

They want to provide information (education) to the

community about the importance of being a welcoming community, collaborate with local organizations to organize welcoming week celebrations, identify welcoming community gaps, and initiate needed changes.

“We want to kick off the month of May with a Good Neighbour recognition program where we ask people to share stories about someone who has helped them out or if they know someone who is always helping their neighbours or neighbourhood out,” said Louise.

The campaign launches May 1 and runs for the entire month until May 31.

You can submit your story by emailing it to louise@cfeastcentral.ca or pick up and fill out a nomination form in person at the library, 4710-50 Avenue.

“We encourage you to nominate your neighbours. You and your nominee could each be awarded a $50 Boston Pizza gift card and a congratulatory letter from the mayor of Camrose and County reeve,” said Glenda.

“A good neighbour models community spirit, helps in times of need, encourages neighbours to get together and connect. We want people to be proactive in recognizing good deeds,” said Glenda.

The winning entry

may also be featured in a Camrose Booster story.

The group is building a Facebook page where WelCOME Camrose provides an educational and encouragement component about the importance of helping new residents feel welcome. Watch for more to come in the fall. They will be organizing Welcoming Week in conjunction with Welcoming Canada events from September 8 to 17.

Welcoming Week is an annual campaign and celebration to showcase the movement of communities striving to be more welcoming places for all.

“WelCOME Camrose wants to encourage community organizations and businesses to organize various events for new residents during that week,” said Lina.

“We will run a one-week social media campaign by encouraging new residents to share their success stories at #mywelcomingstory,” continued Lina.

“You can help put Camrose on the map as the community to move to. We are committed to creating the most welcoming community in Alberta, and we invite you to join us as we embark on further projects to make our vision a reality,” concluded Louise.

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Revenge of the “on hold” people

For months, I’d been putting off a phone call to a phone company to tell them

I’d like to receive my statements online instead of in the mail.

I’d tried to set that up using the link the company provided, but couldn’t make their link work.

This is the same company that, every time I want to set up an automatic email message saying I’ll be away until a certain date, has a system I can’t make work.

Every time I phoned about that problem, they’d walk me through the instructions and then they too would run into the same problem I did. Sometimes the technical person was able to set it up manually and sometimes even that didn’t work.

This should be a five-minute task. Last time I wanted to set up the automatic message, I invested an hour and quarter waiting on hold and eventually talking to a technical helper who had a hard time figuring out how to work around the problem I’d encountered.

Apologetically, he explained that, “Our technical people are working on it.” If they were, I hadn’t noticed. I’d been encountering the same problem for more than a year.

***

My call might have been important to the company, but my time sure wasn’t.

At least they no longer have the insulting message that says, “Your call is important to us…” which is clearly not true. If my call was important to them, they’d answer. They still have the message that says, “We’re experiencing unusually high call volumes,” which is also clearly not true. If high call volumes were unusual, I wouldn’t always have to wait so long.

Grump, grump, grump.

Last time I was waiting and waiting, my grownup mind pointed out to me that my grumpiness didn’t change a thing about the situation except to make me feel worse. That was a useful train of thought. I set myself the challenge of being as “Zen” as I could. So at least the company was perhaps helping me build character.

***

All this is a preamble to two happy stories and something that made me laugh.

I had to phone a credit union and a phone company (a different phone company). I dreaded both calls, not because they were difficult, but because I expected to have to wait a long time to speak with a person. I chose to make the calls at a time when, if necessary, I could take half an hour.

The first call was to the credit union. They answered immediately, I explained what I wanted, they handled it right then and the call was done in less than five minutes. Wow!

The second call was to the phone company. Again, someone answered right away, I explained what I wanted and they handled it immediately. Wow-Wow!

The two calls combined took less than 10 minutes. How wonderful to have my time respected by not one, but two large companies. I felt a bit discombobulated!

***

Here’s what made me laugh, just a few minutes later. I read an article about how customers are using social media to get back at companies who provide bad service or products. The article included a Twitter post from one of my old heartthrobs, Patrick Stewart, who played Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the Starship Enterprise.

He wished to set up a new cable account and suffered through long wait times, disconnects, forwards, call backs and more. He posted this tweet:

“All I wanted to do was set up a new account with @TWCable_NYC, but 36 hours later, I’ve lost the will to live.”

I’m still laughing.

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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.

Booster Banter

Most of us will agree that the last three years have been very difficult. During these many months, I have appreciated the effort made by The Booster to bring a grin and a giggle into the gloom.

“Booster Banter” has been such good fun. Also excellent has been the annual April Fool’s articles–very clever.

It bothers me to hear of people complaining because they were caught by the joke because they apparently did not read the entire article–their fault, not The Booster’s.

Maybe the issue goes deeper. It appears to me that people everywhere are in a mood to complain. There are demonstrators everywhere. Maybe we are all in a “crabby” mood. We need some humour to “lighten us up.”

With the comment by Emily Gillespie (April 18) that the April Fool’s article about a new hospital being taken seriously should not cause criticism of The Booster. First of all, read the whole article, realize that a new hospital would take five to eight years to finish. This is not a “quick fix.” It is time to appreciate a good joke for what it is.

Camrose Booster, I hope you will continue to be an integral part of our fine City of Camrose. I’m already looking forward to April 1, 2024.

Lyle Erga, Camrose

Downtown shock

It was with shock, disappointment, and sadness that we read about the disestablishment of the Downtown Camrose Business Improvement Area, once known as City Center Camrose, with less than half of the eligible businesses taking part in the vote.

The major mandates of

the organization were to beautify and promote the downtown businesses. Much hard work by many volunteers from engaged and caring business owners was instrumental in creating the downtown as a vibrant, pleasant and exciting destination to shop and enjoy.

Because of the downtown association, we organized many events, such as Midnight Madness, Founders Days, Farmers’ Market, garage sales, Scandinavian Supper, Santa Claus Parade and more. Beautification projects included the planters throughout the downtown, the ones on Main Street with the unique rosemaling patterns commissioned by City Center. Other projects were the garbage containers, lights on the trees, and the historic information kiosks, all to promote our unique downtown.

The City Center board lobbied City council on behalf of downtown businesses on numerous occasions to present concerns and recommendations. City Center initiated meetings that resulted in the creation of Tourism Camrose.

City Center submitted the application and proposal, supported by City council, to the province for Camrose to be accepted into the Alberta Main Street Programme. Over the next decade the Camrose Main Street Project developed economic development strategies for the downtown and supported the restorations and improvements of 16 buildings.

The organization greatly enhanced the area, its businesses and was a strong united voice for not just the downtown, but for the City of Camrose.

It is a very sad day for Downtown Camrose.

Janice DePaoli, former downtown business owner, Robert Earley, former City Center Camrose manager

Road illumination

I read Murray Green’s article “Address headlight glare to help your vision” with interest since over my lifetime, I have driven three million kilometres, a significant portion, at night. I found that in the early days, nighttime driving was quite pleasant, even if there was significant traffic. The first car I drove was my dad’s 1936 Chevy, which was equipped with sealed beam lights, which were incredibly good compared to the lights on his Ford Model T, probably because on the T, it was difficult to keep the reflectors clean and rust free.

I remember at night, on high beam, the trees, the fields off to the side and the distant road were illuminated very satisfactorily. Naturally, if we met traffic, the lights were dimmed by a little push switch on the floor. The dimmer light was designed and adjusted to prevent light from shining on the left side of the road, that angled down, and to the right, preventing glare in the eyes of the oncoming driver. The car dealers checked the adjustment of the lights on the new cars with a screen that every service business used. The factories didn’t waste time adjusting lights on the assembly line. The transport department was responsible for auto safety, so they often sent technicians out and, using a roadside screen, checked that lights were adjusted properly and made sure no bulbs had burned out.

The only problem with auto lights now is that the department of transport takes no responsibility for checking the directional adjustment.

Arnold Baker, Camrose

through the pages of e Booster

• The City of Camrose has named Paul Nielson its new Director of Leisure Services, replacing Len Frankson, who will officially retire on April 30. Mr Nielson was the Director of Community Services in Drayton Valley before accepting the assignment in Camrose.

• The new Camrose Community Lottery Board will award $247,104 in Provincial Gover nment Video Lottery proceeds to non-profit groups in 1998, based on a for mula of $18 per capita. Members of the Board are Wayne Throndson, Chair; Merv Griffin, Vice Chair; and Mary Broen, Leon Lohner, Barbara Olson, Diane Ploner and Dale Toogood. City Manager, Neil Brodie is acting as Secretary-Treasurer

• Rev. Brian Hunter and Annie Mikasko were honoured with Volunteer of the Year recognition by Camrose and District Support Services. The award was presented by CDSS Board Chair man Bill Minor. Annie Mikasko was nominated for the award by the St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary for her outstanding work with that organization. However, the long-time volunteer could also have been nominated by the Camrose and District Senior Centre, where she shows outstanding leadership; the Camrose and District Family Thrift Shop; or the Women of the Moose, where she helps raise large amounts of money for community needs; or by St. Mary’s Hospital, the Red Cross, or the Catholic Women’s League. Rev. Brian Hunter was nominated by the Camrose RCMP Victim Services Committee for his work in helping to for m the new organization and assisting with training the volunteers who provide support and assistance to victims of crime and tragedy. Rev. Brian Hunter is Chaplain for both the Camrose RCMP detachment and the Camrose Police Service and has been a one-man victim services program in the community for many years.

Ukrainian dancers hold annual Spring Concert

By Murray Green

The Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre has a great lineup of shows for this season.

The Veselka Ukrainian Dance Club will be holding its annual Spring Concert on April 30 at 2 p.m.

A tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John will be held at the Lougheed Centre on May 8.

The rock band The Stampeders will be celebrating 50 years of music with a concert on Tuesday, May 9.

No ’70s group represented Canada’s musical identity to the world like

The Stampeders. A quick look at Canada’s music scene from 1971 until 1976 confirms The Stampeders were truly the country’s international musical ambassadors, touring more extensively in Canada and overseas than any other Canadian group during that time.

Our Lady Mount Pleasant School’s production of Clue is coming on June 1 at 7 p.m.

It’s a dark and stormy night and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party.

Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers

a variety of weapons, and the host is, well...dead. Join Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

David James and Big River are often described as one of the most authentic Johnny Cash tribute shows touring today. You can listen to the iconic sounds of Cash on June 2 at 8 p.m.

• Fifty-one Air Cadets from #644 Camrose Rotary Squadron visited CFB Cold Lake. This Canadian Forces Base was host to the squadron, providing accommodation and meals. The cadets were given a close-up inspection of Canadian Forces Tactical Defence Aircraft, namely the new CF-5 and the versatile CF-104 Starfighter. Flight lines, the control tower, educational instruction hangars and maintenance hangars were included in the tour. The cadets were accompanied by Squadron Adjutant, Lt. Leon Lohner and Lt. Ross Shuman, Squadron Supply Officer

• Er nest Lindholm, President of the Camrose Toastmasters Club, presented certificates to those who completed a speechcraft course conducted by the club. Recipients were Vivian Wilkes, Bill Isaak, Mel Trekofski and Don Baker

• Nine new Kinsmen were initiated to the Kinsmen Club. They are Dick Ballhor n, Doug Phillips, Bob Furry, Glen Grue, Bill McGee Jr , Ken Wiess, Dave Fitchie, Ray Adamson and Lionel Hinch

• Theo Thirsk, President of the Camrose Flying Society, reported that the Annual Fly-in Breakfast would take place on Sunday, May 6. Last year, some 156 aircraft arrived in Camrose for this event, and an estimated 800 people were fed. More are expected this year

Real Estate & Machinery Auction Sale for Jacob Boschman and Family

Star ts Opening April 28 and Closes on May 3

Equipment List to Follow

Selling 7 Parcels Real Estate and Equipment by Unreser ved Auct ion

Parcel #4 – NE 24-55-13 W4M

Located at 553048 Rge Rd 130

Being 18.76 Acres M/L with a House, Shop and More

Legal: Plan 0820021, Blk 1, Lot

Directions: 1-1/2 Miles West of Tw Hwy #45 to Rge Rd 130, North on Rge Rd 130 for 3-1/2 Miles on the West Side or from the Junction of Hwy #29 and Rge Rd 130, 1/2 Mile South

This beautiful property includes an approx. 10-year-old house with a 2-car attached garage, shop, gazebo and stunning yard. The executive style bungalow sells with a fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, water filtration system and window coverings

It has three bedrooms upstairs with two bedrooms and two extra rooms downstairs that could be a bonus room, playroom, home theater or office space. It is heated by a boiler with in-floor heat and forced air The only thing not completed in this house is the basement ceiling.

The property has a 50’x80’ with 20’ ceiling steel structure that has a 18’x18’ overhead door and a 10’x10’ overhead door, new boiler in 2022, heated and spray foam insulated plus plumbed for a bathroom.

As well as heated parking/sidewalk in front of the two-bay attached garage which is 26’x25’ on the short wall and 36’ on the long wall with styrofoam block construction, water into the garage and door openers, gazebo, play centre, greenhouse, garden shed located behind the house and a red shed.

Parcel #6 – House Located in the Town of Vegreville, AB at 5630 48A Street –

Plan RN80, Blk 17, Lot 9

Selling a 1,009 sq. ft. single detached bungalow on a corner lot. Comes with many upgrades in the last 5 to 10 years including all windows replaced (except the living room picture window), flooring, interior paint, kitchen counter tops and backsplash, new basement bathroom, new poured concrete in the basement, weeping tile, sump pump, furnace, central air conditioning, hot water tank and shingles, plus a central vac. Two bedrooms on the main floor and two bedrooms in the basement (one has a gas fireplace) plus two bathrooms. Plus a 26’x22’ double detached garage with a newer concrete floor and storage shed. Sells with a fridge, stove, washer and dryer

Parcel #2 – N 1/2 of the SE 10-55-12 W4M

Located Near Two Hills, AB –Being 65.75 Acres M/L

Legal: SE 10-55-12 W4M

Directions: 2 Miles East of Two Hills on Hwy #45 to Hwy #36, 1 Mile North on Hwy #36

65 cultivated acres that had canola in 2022 and new five-wire fence on three sides last year

Parcel #3 – S 1/2 of the SE 10-55-12 W4M

Located Near Two Hills, AB – Being 78.83

Acres M/L – Legal: Plan 1820005, Blk 1, Lot 2

Directions: 2 Miles East of Two Hills on Hwy #45 to Hwy #36, 1 Mile North on Hwy #36

Approx. 70 cultivated acres that had canola in 2022 and new five-wire fence on three sides.

Parcel #1 – NE 20-55-11 W4M Located at 553056 Rge Rd 114 Being 161 Acres M/L with House, Shop and Barn Legal: NE 20-55-11 W4M

Directions: From Two Hills, East on Hwy #45 to Hwy #36, North on Hwy #36 to Twp Rd 554, East on Twp Rd 554 for 4 Miles to Rge Rd 114, South on Rge Rd 114 for 1/4 of a mile

The barn-shaped house sells with a completely renovated kitchen, fridge, stove, two washers and dryers, some window coverings and water filtration system. It has an upstairs master with a walk-in closet and ensuite, plus two small bedrooms and an unfinished bathroom. The kitchen is located in the original part of the house. In addition, the basement contains an updated bathroom.

The property sells with a steel quonset that is 41’ wide by 82’ long of which 44’ is divided and insulated with a wood heater that stays with the property. It also sells with a 30’x60’ coverall building, a 20’x24’ garage on a cement pad, corrals and panels, plus a shelter, numerous older granaries/outbuildings, dog run, doghouses, garden shed, perimeter fence installed about a year ago and two water wells, one for the barn and one for the house, but little is known about the barn well.

The hiproof barn has new tin roof and an automatic waterer located nearby New five-wire perimeter fence last year Approx. 145 cultivated acres that had wheat in 2022.

Parcel #7 – House Located in the Town of Two Hills, AB at 5018 52nd Avenue –Plan 8309ET, Blk 13, Lot 2

Selling a small home with a large 28’x28’ detached heated garage on a 150’x50’ lot. House has a kitchen, living room and bedroom on the main floor, plus small bathroom off the kitchen. The basement is unfinished. This home has central Air, an updated furnace and hot water tank. It sells with all appliances (no dishwasher) and window coverings. The 28’x28’ double car garage comes with a cement floor, insulation, heat and electric door opener

Parcel #5 – 4.7 Acre M/L Residential Property Located in the Crissel Estates Subdivision of Two Hills, AB Legal: Plan 1722361, Blk 1, Lot 12

Directions: West of Two Hills on Hwy #34 to Rge Rd 125, North on Rge Rd 125 for 1/4 of a Mile, West Side of the Road.

There is power to the property line, However, there are no municipal services for this lot. The purchaser will need to drill their own well and install a septic system. Currently zoned Country Residential.

bucket w/ Quick Attach & global mts.

• Degelman 8’ smooth bucket

• 48” pallet forks

• Buhler bale spear

• Mitsubishi propane forklif t w/ 6427 hrs, 48” forks

hrs, JD 615 P/U header, Greenstar display, JD Auto Steer Voyager camera, crop dividers, hopper cover, Bullet rotor & greenlighted

Cat engine, 18 spd Fuller trans & 20’ steel box

• Blow up boat w/ seat

• JD X390 riding lawn mower w/ 72.4 hrs

• Turf Builder fertilizer spreader

• JD lawn Sweeper

• 2 door dog house

• JD 9600 SP combine w/ 5273 engine & 3651 threshing hrs, JD 912 P/U header, fully ser viced & field ready

• CCIL 722 22’ SP swather w/ 2316 hrs, diesel engine, steel

fingers, UII P/U & single knife

• MacDon 30’ header w/ JD adaptor, pea auger & gauge wheels

• Brandt 8”x52’ grain auger

• 2 - Westeel Rosco 1850 bu hopper bottom grain bin w/ double skid & 5 rings

• Behlen 2800 bu flat bottom grain bin

• Chief Westland 4 ring flat boom grain bin w/ air

• Butler 4 ring flat bottom grain bin

• Butler 3 ring flat bottom grain bin w/ air & 3/4 full of oats

• Butler 3 ring flat bottom grain bin

TRUCKS & TRAILERS

• 2017 Lode King 53’ T/A trailer w/ 11’ neck , 5’ tail, Trebor toolboxes, load levelers, air suspension & fold down ramps

• 43’ high boy trailer

• 6’x12’ S/A utility trailer

• 5’x7’ S/A utility trailer w/ tilt & ramps

• 4’x7’ S/A utility trailer

CAT TLE HANDLING

• 53 - new 24’ 5 bar free standing panels w/ 2 7/8” frame & 7/8” rod inser ts

• 75 - new 24’ 5 bar free standing panels w/ 2 3/8” frame & 7/8” rod inser ts

• 35 - new 24’ 5 bar free standing panels w/ 2 3/8” frame & 3/4” rod inser ts

• 6 - new 24’ wind board panels

• 36 - new 24’ wind board panels (no boards)

EQUIPMENT

• Tyler Patriot XL 70’ SP diesel sprayer w/ 3628 hrs, crop dividers, Dickey John rate controller, section control, 4 noz z le tips, JD Auto Steer & 12.4x38 row crop tires

• 28’ HD land roller w/ 3/4” steel & 4’ drum

• Degelman R570S rock picker

• New Kubota R A1042T 11’ rotar y rake w/ 540 PTO

• JD 6’ 3 pth rotar y mower

• Pull behind fertilizer spreader

• New Industrias America 12’ box blade

PASSENGER VEHICLES, RECRE ATIONAL & LAWN EQUIPMENT

• 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 Long Horn Eco Diesel 4x4 truck w/ 239,036 kms, auto, fully loaded w/ leather, DEF deleted, sunroof & tonneau cover

• 2006 Chev 2500 HD 4x4 ext cab shor t box truck w/ 6.0 L Vortec engine, auto & toolbox

• Cherokee Wolf Pack 22’ toy hauler holiday trailer w/ electric jacks, awning & 3 beds

• Like new double A 12’ S/A bumper pull flat deck trailer w/ ramps & 3,500 lbs axle

• CanAm Outlander 2 seater quad w/ 1786 kms, 1000 EFI, winch & LED light bars

• 4’x8’ rabbit hutch

MISCELL ANEOUS

• 200 - 10’ & 8’ screw pilings

• Bundle of 3 1/2” steel posts

• Bundle of assor ted 1/2”, 1”, 3/4”, 7/8”, 1 1/2” & 1 3/4” sucker rod

• Assor tment of 4” pipe & 3 1/4”

• 2 - 6 tier pipe rack

• 7 tier pipe rack

• EnviroTank 1000 gal double wall fuel tank w/ skid, 20 GPM pump & meter

• Westeel 500 gal fuel tank w/ pump

• L shaped tidy tank

• 3240 US gal water tank

• 2 - 1250 gal plastic Water tanks w/ lids

• Approx. 2 tons of hard red wheat (treated)

• 6 - bags of lawn seed

• Assor tment of fence posts

• 42” belting

• 2” water pump

• Pails of Raxil Pro, 24D Ester & Grazon

• Motomaster Eliminator battery charger

• Hilti steel nailer

• Campbell flooring nailer

• Dresser TD20E crawler dozer w/ 2436 hrs, canopy, 24” corked tracks, 12’ 4 way blade & ripper

HARVEST EQUIPMENT

• JD 9760 STS SP combine w/ 3332 engine & 2362 threshing

• 2018 Peterbilt 389 Hi-Way truck w/ approx. 407,625 kms, Cummins X15 engine, 18 spd

Eaton Fuller trans, leather interior, Nav, 64” sleeper, 46 rears, full lock up, deleted, Ace headache rack & sliding 5th wheel

• Arctic Cat 550 quad w/ 965 hrs, winch, toolbox & Big Bear Mudder tires

• ‘07 Honda TRX400EX quad

• Honda TRX450EX quad w/ Bear Claw tires

• Maxium diagnostic camera

• Miller 251 welder

• King Canada par ts washer

• XStream pressure washer

• 1994 Kenwor th T/A grain truck w/ 246,875 kms, 34,177 hrs,

• Bourgault 8810 28’ air drill w/ Bourgault 2130 2 comp tank , plastic packers, 8” spacing, liquid fert tank , Bourgault 200 tips & single shoot

• Big G 21’ offset disc w/ single wing

• Renn Vertec 50’ harrows

• ‘07 Yamaha YFZ450 quad w/ Yoshi Mura exhaust, 5 hrs on rebuilt motor & Razor tires

• ‘85 Yamaha Tri-Z250 trike

• Katerra DTX110 quad w/ 737 kms

• Gio Blazer 125Z quad w/ remote & 552 kms

• Club Car electric golf car t w/ Titan seating on the rear

• Assor tment of tires, tools, lawn & garden supplies & much more

Contact

Ad ministration Of fi ce at 3755 -4 3 Avenue at 7: 00 pm on Thursd ay April 27 2023, for th e discussio n of th e af fair s of Camros

Unreserved REALIGNMENT EQUIP MENT AUCTION SALE

Richard and Lori Dool of Thorsby

SATURDAY, May 6, 2023 – 10 am

Being from the junction of Secondar y 778 & Glen Park Road, go 1/2 mile west on Glen Park Road ~ 1251

TRUCKS

• 1984 Ford F250, 6.9 diesel, auto, extended cab, long box, 316,186 k m (completely rebuilt), S/N 1F THX2513EK B15070, nice & clean

• 1975 Ford F600, V-8, 5&2 spd trans, 14ft box c/w roll tar p, 9:00x20 r ubber, 27,450 miles, S/N FC00CB03538, one owner tr uck

• 1980 Ford L ouisville 800, 429 V-8, 5&2 trans, 20ft flat deck , 10:00x20 tires, approx. 10,000 k m on new motor, one owner, r uns great , S/N N80KVHB0498

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

• JD 40ft 9350 Hoe Press Drills c/w hyd. factor y transpor t , fer t. attachment, field ready

• Ford 21ft DT Cultivator c/w hyd. wings & mounted har rows

• Ford 230 16ft Tandem Disc c/w notched front blades & mounted harrows

AS YOU GET OLDER

• Ford 140 5x16in Plow c/w hyd. lift & coulters

• Ford 140 5x16in 3-point hitch Plow c/w trip beam & coulters

• Ford 12ft DT Cultivator c/w hyd lift

• Degalman 5ft Hyd. Rock Picker, S/N 14465

• UFA Hyd. Rock Picker

• Calhoun 1T Fer tilizer Spreader

• (2) 3ft , (1) 5ft Crowfoot Packers

• 5 Diamond Har rows c/w drawbar SWATHER

• Case IHC 4000 15ft Hydro

SP Swather c/w CAH, pick -up reel & rubber ized canvas, nice & clean

FEEDING EQUIPMENT

• Enorossi 12-wheel Hay Rake

• Ji y 180 Silage Feed Wagon

• NH Bar Hay Rake

• Far m Wagon c/w gal.

gravity box

• Far m Wagon c/w 8ftx16ft deck

• Ford 503 3-point hitch PTO, Bar Rake

• 15-Bale Stooker & F.E.L Bale Fork

• Rake Wheel ANTIQUES

• Har row Cart

• Potato Cultivator, 2 rows

• Far m Wagon c/w 5ftx12ft grain box

• Oliver 70 Tractor c/w pulley

• Buzz Saw Mandrell c/w belt

• School Desk

• Wash T ub

• White Porcelain Cook Stove

• 3 Set Hanging Lights

• JD 34 Manure Spreader nice

TRAILERS & CAMP ER

• 1984 C95 Bigfoot 10ft

Tr uck Camper, sleeps 4 c/w bathroom, stove,

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Local Group to play bluegrass music at Bailey

By Murray Green

The Local Group is a bluegrass, Celtic, classic country and Canadiana band from Saskatoon. The Local Group will

ies containing the Milky Way, The Local Group (www.thelocalgroupsk.com) plays music of astronomical proportions.

With their most recent

album (produced by Clayton Linthicum of Kacy & Clayton) released in June 2022 via Grey Records, this young talented Saskatoon-based quartet puts their own unique spin on hard-driving traditional bluegrass, while seamlessly blending in their original songs and their passion for country, Celtic and Canadiana.

Featuring mandolin, bluegrass banjo, flatpicking guitar and upright bass, The Local Group showcases hot instrument picking, tight three-part harmonies, surprising arrangements, and an entertaining energy. Their show has been described as tight and charmingly zany.

Gigging regularly across the prairies for five years, they have played most everywhere you can imagine. From festivals such as Blueberry Bluegrass Festival, Ness Creek

Music Festival, Northern Lights Bluegrass Festival and the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival to opening for Corb Lund in small town Cadillac, Saskatchewan to playing at the Remai Modern Art Gallery in Saskatoon.

They have entertained at just about any other kind of show you can think of: house concerts, dive bars, schools, theatres, weddings and old-time dances (guitar player Elliot Dillabough moonlights as a square dance caller).

These festival favourites will be touring all throughout Western Canada this summer, making music and memories wherever they go. They’re also bringing along Manitoba traditional country singer/ songwriter/recording artist Bobby Dove (www.bobby dove.com) to open for their Camrose show.

The Local Group offers a blend of bluegrass, Celtic, classic country and Canadiana music for music fans at the Bailey Theatre on May 11.

Rewilding words for poetry

By Murray Green

A session in the series of Place-based Writing will be held in Camrose on April 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Camrose Railway Museum and Station.

Rosemary Griebel will present her Rewilding Words: Poetry and Place session.

“It has been said that we carry landscapes within us. Certainly, the natural world is embedded in our psyche offering consolation and a touchstone for deep memory. Think of how you hold in your body the sound of aspen leaves clapping, the tickle of fescue on bare legs, or the startling beauty of the Battle River in autumn,” said Rosemary.

“Our lives are rooted to and defined by place. In this workshop, we’ll explore the dynamic nature of inner and outer geographies and the importance of close observation. We’ll examine how contemporary poets draw on the natural world, and the intimate relationships between language and landscape. We will also create our own poems from those complex inner terrains.”

This course is open to writers of all levels. Prior workshop experience is not necessary, but an openness to sharing, curiosity and pushing boundaries is helpful. This is an opportunity to explore your own embodied memory of nature, and the wild words/worlds that open the little door in your heart.

Advance registration is required by Wednesday, April 26, and this event is hosted by the Battle River Writing Centre.

For information, call 780-672-9315 or email source21@telus.net

The workshop size is

limited to 15 participants.

Rosemary is a writer and librarian with a passion for community building, nature and story. Growing up on the prairies in Castor, Battle River Region, she developed a deep respect for the language of the land.

In addition to her collection of poetry, her award-winning poems have appeared in The Best Canadian Poetry in English, as well as on CBC Radio, literary

magazines, chapbooks, and anthologies.

In 2019, one of her poems was chosen for Alberta’s first literary landmark, as part of Project Bookmark Canada’s CanLit Trail. Rosemary has an MA in Literature from King’s College, London. When not digging for words on the page, she can be found digging in the earth and recently completed her master gardener certificate. April is Poetry Month in Canada.

SINGABLE CELEBRATES

Lori

In celebration of five years of bringing members of the community together from all walks of life to share song, SingAble held a community event at the University of Alberta Augustana Chapel on April 11. SingAble participant Cheryl Carter holds out her hands to other SingAble singers, rejoicing the celebration of being together.

Larsen, Camrose Booster

Indigenous Camrose promotes culture

By Lori Larsen

Indigenous Camrose is a registered not-for-profit organization established to provide resources a safe place to discover culture and break down barriers of discovery for all indigenous, Métis and Inuit members of Camrose and surrounding areas.

Through self-discovery of her own indigenous culture, Indigenous Camrose founder Carmen Brown is on a passionate mission to not only provide important services to Indigenous people, but to bring about awareness of Indigenous culture to all members of the community.

Carmen moved to Bawlf in 2020 and lived there for a year, observing the community on her own journey of discovering her Métis culture .

The road of culturaldiscovery has presented its own set of challenges for Carmen and her cousin Kimberly Brown, who also just recently moved to Camrose and is also an active member of the Indigenous Camrose group.

Both grew up being raised by a single parent (mother), who moved their children away from an environment of alcoholism and domestic violence, which unfortunately, yet not intentionally, disconnected them somewhat from their rich cultural background. “Having culture brought back into our lives is overwhelming,” commented Kimberly, but something both her and Carmen are discovering is vital to their own sense of well being.

Carmen has been working with White Bison, a notfor-profit organization based out of Colorado Springs that offers culturally-based healing for Indigenous people, and is a facilitator of the Wellbriety Movement and the 12 steps to Wellbriety.

“Don Coyhis is the founder of White Bison and he decided he was going to bring healing resources to community(s) in the United States and it has since spread and is now throughout Canada and the US.”

With the goal of bringing the teachings and resources of White Bison to Camrose and area, Carmen has been taking facilitator training including Mending Broken Hearts (grief and loss for the residential school legacy), Medicine Wheel, and 12 Step for Youth, and she plans on taking the adult version as well.

“I want to bring that into this community because we need healing, that is huge,” said Carmen.

“Coming to Camrose I did not know the world existed like this. The community is warm and inviting. I had to leave everything, I had nothing and they (com-

munity) completely filled my home within two weeks. I just put out the word that I am a mom, I am here and I don’t have anything, and the community was so welcoming. It was so different from what I had just come from.”

Carmen said the Camrose Women’s Shelter was one of the organizations that assisted her along the way, and it was through a member of the Women’s Shelter who asked if Carmen would help them in making connections to Indigenous elders, that she felt the motivation to do more.

“That sparked it for me. A light bulb went off and I was inspired. I was enrolled in community service and addictions with Academy Learning, and I was going to go out into the community and help bring recovery and then that happened.”

And that was the birth of Indigenous Camrose.

“My main purpose was to reach out to the community and see what everybody was doing, because there is that disconnect for me as well. I didn’t have culture and there was nothing.”

In the beginning (2021), Carmen sat back and observed, hoping to gain insight into where and how to get this project off the ground. She attended Orange Shirt Walk Day, eventually organizing the September 30, 2022 event.

“We walked, supported, smudged and prayed.”

That was the first time Carmen realized that people were starting to be directed to her as a resource for learning more about Indigenous culture and events coming up.

“I decided, at that point, to change my outlook about

education and enrolled in university so I could get a business degree.”

Using her connections with elders in Red Deer and Maskwacis and throughout the community of Treaty 6, Carmen has been organizing and developing Indigenous Camrose and has put together a board. “We are always looking for board members to volunteer.”

Board meetings are planned for Sundays at 4 p.m. at Smitty’s Family Restaurant and Lounge.

Carmen said that a Pekiwe Cultural Lodge elder has agreed to have a naming ceremony for Indigenous Camrose sometime in May 8 (time to be determined) which will include: ceremonial rituals accompanied by specific protocol; speakers; a feast consisting of bannock, berries and soup; a sweat; singing; and a pipe ceremony. The event is open to anyone wishing to come out and support Indigenous Camrose.

“It is going to be a pretty substantial event,” said Carmen, describing some of the protocol for the event includes providing broad cloth, offering tobacco, an honorarium and a blanket for the elders as a show of respect.

Carmen stressed that everything Indigenous Camrose does and will continue to do will be done in accordance to Indigenous tradition and will involve both the Indigenous community and the community at large. “We will be looking to the elders before we take every step. It is very important to the Indigenous community that the elders are always involved.”

The Indigenous Camrose team will be hosting community monthly meet-

just waiting, but they just didn’t know how.”

Indigenous Camrose is also working diligently on building a centre of resources and exploring possible locations for a permanent space out of which to work, to provide meeting space, and eventually a full-on Friendship Centre.

“We need to get this notfor-profit going. We need to incorporate. Hopefully, we will have our own space in town with our traditional name across the front to be able to provide that for the community–somewhere for them to come and get medicine, connect with elders, and knowledge keepers to come and feel comfortable because they are with their people. A welcoming space.”

With a vision to create resources for the Indigenous community in Treaty 6 and a mission to create a notfor-profit first, and eventually start a Native Friendship Centre, Indigenous Camrose hopes to heighten awareness, build on inclusion and support a community within a community.

ings at Camrose Public Library from 1 until approximately 3 p.m., with the next meeting being held on April 20. Carmen indicated that these meetings are open to everyone in the community, including organizations, and will occur more frequently as they approach event dates.

“Another thing I have noticed is there is a lack of organization and awareness for important days and events such as Orange Shirt Day or Red Dress Day (May 5).”

Kimberly added, “Even our first bottle drive, when we went door to door (collecting bottles for fundraising for the May 5 event), we were explaining to people what we are representing and doing and found there are a lot of people who want to be involved, they were

“It is important for everyone in the community to feel welcome, but more importantly, to want to be a part of the events and what this organization is doing to bring about awareness of the Indigenous culture.”

“It doesn’t matter the colour of your skin,” she said, pointing out the medicine wheel rug on the floor and explaining that not only does it represent the four directions, but the connections of all human kind.

Carmen represents a new group of leaders stepping up and using their voices to bring about awareness and continue the journey of reconciliation.

For more information on Indigenous Camrose, contact by email at Indigenous.Camrose@ gmail.com or by telephone at 780-678-7163.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Kimberly, left, and Carmen Brown perform a traditional smudge as a way of expressing gratitude to the Creator.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Carmen, left and Kimberly Brown sit by the a rug replicating the medicine circle at the Camrose Public Library.

Wastewater project update

By Lori Larsen

In a report to council on April 25, City of Camrose Engineering services manager Jeremy Enarson provided a detailed update on the Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrade and Landfill Clay Purchase projects.

Enarson pointed out that the main update at this point is a slight delay in the project. “The date for ‘substantial completion’ was supposed to be the end of October. This has been pushed back to November, due to delays for some major electrical equipment (the motor control centres or MCCs).”

Enarson explained that the City and the City’s consultant are working with Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd. (MRCL) to try and expedite the delivery of these items, as well as to minimize the impact of this delay on the overall project or on the start-up or ongoing performance of the WWTP.

According to Enarson’s report the most recent work completed includes:

• Pumping upgrades (refurbishment of first two of four existing pumps and preparation for health and safety enhancements);

• Treatment upgrades (natural gas meter installed, exterior finishes nearly complete, Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) tanks complete, beginning of delivery of MBBR media to project site and preparing for remaining upgrades to treatment lagoon cells “A” and “B” and preparation for remaining site work);

• Storage upgrades including landfill clay stockpile (completed majority of hauling of clay material to stockpile at Camrose Regional Sanitary Landfill);

• Final landscaping to begin shortly, including construction of parking lot and trail access (including finalizing plans with local gun clubs on construction of new trail system and parking lot) and finalizing design for the WWTP property municipal addressing sign.

A summary of the work yet to occur including approximate timelines includes the following:

• Pumping upgrades (interior and exterior South Lift Station upgrades–ongoing to August);

• Treatment upgrades (expanding treatment lagoon capacity, including upgrading of the aeration system to the existing lagoons and addition of Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) tankage and related infrastructure–ongoing until September, construc-

tion of process building-ongoing until September and remaining site improvements–ongoing until June;

• Storage Upgrades (all complete);

• Final landscaping to begin shortly, including construction of parking lots and trail access (May until June.

Enarson said that all work related to the Landfill Clay Purchase project is effectively complete.

Financial status

To date, the City has spent over $33,293,000 on the WWTP project, with remaining expenses being realized by the spring of 2024.

“As well, to date, the Camrose Regional Solid Waste Authority, for which the City acts as administrator, has spent over $1,551,000 on the Landfill Clay Purchase project,” reported Enarson.

The approved total budget for the Landfill Clay Purchase Project is $3,104,000 with a construction subtotal of $2,791,189 and an approved contingency of $312,811. The final costs at end of project were construction total $1,551,550, significantly lower than the approved budget due to the reduction the amount of clay that wass moved from storage Cell “I” to the landfill stockpile.

The approved total budget for the WWTP Project is $51,170,000, with a construction subtotal of $46,842,339 and an approved contingency of $4,327,661. The anticipated final costs at end

of the project consists of construction subtotal of $47,993,343, with a contingency of $3,176,658.

“Based on the approved and anticipated changes related to the WWTP project, the City is currently on track to use approximately $1,151,000 of the original project contingency,” explained Enarson. “The

available project contingency is currently estimated to be approximately $3,177,000, as compared to the original contingency of approximately $4,328,000 included in the approved budget. As the project continues through to completion, the numbers in the WWTP financial summary table will be updated, with

the goal of using as little of the project contingency as is necessary to complete the project.”

For more information on the WWTP Upgrade Project, visit the City’s public engagement website at OurCamrose.ca

The next planned Council update is slated for July 2023.

VISION TO LIBRARY

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Employees of Vision Credit Union presented a donation of $5,000 to the Camrose Public Library (CPL). Pictured left to right are Angela McCallun and Trudy Iftody (West End Vision Credit Union), Camrose Public Library interim director Jennifer McDevitt, Laci Cowan and Ryan Mohan (city centre and corporate office Vision Credit Union). The funds will be used to purchase iPads for CPL programming.

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Next steps in aging process could be retirement living

By CamroseSeniors Coalition

Have you ever thought to yourself, “When is the right time to move to retirement living?”

There is no simple one-size-fits-all answer since what will work for you may not be suitable for someone else. But learning about the different options and planning is essential for a smooth transition into the next steps of aging.

Some things you may have thought to yourself are:

• Do I still feel safe and secure, or am I worried and anxious when I’m alone at home?

• How am I managing home maintenance? Do I need some help to cut grass or shovel the snow?

• Do I have enough groceries for the week?

Long-standing myths surrounding senior living options continue to influence people’s common concerns and objections, but they simply aren’t accurate. For example, there is a misconception that you’ll lose your independence once you live in a retirement home. Often, the opposite is true. People decide to move for several reasons: they are tired of keeping up with household chores, want

to enjoy access to a social and events calendar, or simply desire the peace of mind from having support if needed.

Some seniors do not need the full complement of supportive services offered. Others move into retirement living because they require the care and support it can provide. When someone finally makes this move, they often say they wish they had done it sooner.

There are a variety of service levels offered for your consideration:

• Independent Living: meals, recreation, housekeeping, emergency assistance.

• Independent Supported Living: meals, recreation, housekeeping, emergency assistance, optional personal assistance (i.e. medication management).

• Designated Supportive Living 3: meals, recreation, housekeeping, scheduled care.

• Designated Supportive Living 4: meals, recreation, housekeeping, assistance with activities of daily life, additional scheduled care, 24/7 unscheduled LPN support.

• Designated Supportive Living 4D: specialized care for seniors living with dementia, meals, assistance with activities of daily life,

secure areas, 24/7 unscheduled LPN support.

• Apartment/Condo Living (55 years and older): there may be some care/support options included. This differs based on retirement living residence.

For further descriptions of the different care options available, please visit www.albertahealth services.ca

If you have friends or other loved ones living in a supported living space, speak to them about their experience. You can also visit yourself and take a tour. As you start your journey, you’ll also find a precious resource about typical terminology used at www.ascha.com

In your retirement years, you should expect to continue the traditions and daily routines you appreciate and value most. Take the time to make the choice that best suits you.

For more information about Camrose Seniors Coalition, visit the HUB website www.camrose seniorscoalition.com or call CDSS at 780-6720141.

Article provided by member of Seniors Coalition: Seasons Retirement Communities Services.

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Mirror Lake Centre representative Kathy Haas, left, presented large Easter basket winner Sylvia Putz of Camrose (top) with her prize, along with Ross Shuman. Doreen Kelly (centre) and Evelyn McGhan of Camrose (bottom) were also winners of an Easter basket at the Spring Market.

Rose City Fibre Fest gives back

By Murray Green

A group of fibre fanatics led by Maria Lougheed and Sarah Ross met at the CRE with a lot of alpaca farmers for the first Rose City Fibre Fest on April 8.

“The twice-annual Alpaca Show has been a feature at the CRE for many years, and this year for the spring show, a collaboration was formed to include a vendor marketplace, dedicated to all things fibre-related, and workshops on interesting fibre-related subjects,” said Sarah.

Instructors taught a total of 24 students in a wide variety of topics: how to spin with a drop spindle, beginner tatting, weaving on a rigid heddle loom, yarn dyeing and Boro-inspired stitching.

“In addition to all the cute alpacas in the CRE arena, the main attraction was the vendor market. About 37 vendors travelled from all over Alberta, as well as a few from BC and Saskatchewan, taking a leap of faith with us for this first ever Rose City Fibre Fest. They brought hand-dyed yarns, natural spinning fibres, wool and alpaca products, ceramic buttons, tools, notions and equipment, project bags, and an amazing array of colourful displays. To get into the marketplace, visitors left $2 or a food bank donation, all of which went to the Camrose Neighbor Aid Food Bank,” she added.

A total of $870 was collected in cash together with 13 boxes of food and other donations.

“We were also able to help out Centra Cam’s outlet store by selling a number of their knitting needles, and a third community group, Days for Girls Camrose Team, was helped with donations arising from the yarnwinding station, where

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attendees could get their newly-purchased skeins of yarn wound into balls ready for working with,” shared Maria.

“We would like to publicly thank all the volunteers who helped us, the staff at the CRE, the workshop instructors, Sara from Camrose Coffee, who provided coffee to the vendors during their Friday set up, the fabulous vendors themselves, and, most of all, the attendees who came out in support–about 333 attendees in total. We’re looking forward to making the event even better next year,” said Sarah.

“Helping people hear better is my passion.“

FIBRE FEST

Left to right: Fibre Fest volunteer Adele Schwabe presents $870 to Camrose Neighbor Aid Program Director Jo-Anne Tweed, with Fibre Fest organizers Maria Lougheed and Sarah Ross.

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Stevens enjoys grandparent’s Funcraft

By Murray Green

Radio personality Marty Stevens of Devon owns a 1976 Dodge Tradesman 200 Funcraft camper van.

“My grandparents bought it brand new for $11,095 in 1976. They saw it on the lot, drove in and bought it. My mom and dad bought it from them, but always stored it at my Grandma’s house in Millwoods (Edmonton) over the winter,” said Marty.

“When my dad passed away, I started to use it. I thought what a waste to have it just sit there. I put a battery into it and it started right away. I do some camping with it, sometimes I drive to work with it on nice days,” added Marty.

“One time, we went to a family reunion in Victoria. This is when my grandma and grandpa still had it. We all (parents and sister too) piled into the van and went all the way to Victoria. That was really fun,” he added.

“It even has a hydraulic air pressure lifted roof. It has an air tank under the driver’s seat. You you get to where you want to camp, you turn on the pump. You undo a couple of toggles and the whole roof lifts up. You can totally stand up in it. I’ve never seen another one like it,” said Marty. “You don’t have to push it up or do anything else, it all goes up by hydraulic air.”

His parents also used the van a lot for camping.

Now it is Marty’s turn to go on family camping trips.

“This means a lot to me. Every time I drive it, I feel special. It gets lots of cool looks and thumbs up. People stop me and ask questions about it. I don’t know everything, but I answer the questions the best

FUN FACTS

The Dodge Ram van (also known as the Dodge B-series) is a range of full-size vans that were produced by Chrysler Corporation from the 1971 to 2003 model years.

From 1971 to 1978, Dodge produced two models of the B-series van: the Dodge Tradesman cargo van and the Dodge Sportsman passenger van.

For 1972, a 360 V8 became a second optional motor. For 1976, B200 and B300 vans gained the option of large-block 400 and 440 cubic-inch V8 engines. A three-speed manual was standard, with the options of a four-speed manual (added in 1976) and a three-speed automatic.

In 1976, the launch of the Street Van customization package for Tradesman vans had minor interior revisions. While never as popular as the Dodge version, Plymouth marketed the Voyager in this format through 1983.

Alongside passenger and cargo vans, the model line also served as a basis for cutaway chassis during the 1970s, serving both commercial markets and as a basis for recreational vehicles.

that I can. It is just really cool,” shared Marty.

“I haven’t done anything to the van since my dad passed away. It is like a little mini-museum of memories of when we used to go camping as children. If I ever need anything, I’m sure it is stored in the van somewhere,” he laughed.

“We had one of those portable tents that you could put up anywhere. One pole was broken and unusable. Sure enough, I found a container of nuts and bolts. I was able to fix the tent with spare parts,” he recalled.

“Everything is original. I think they fixed one cabinet, but everything else is original. It is a motorhome with a furnace, fridge and sink,” Marty said.

“It has an automatic transmission. That is all I know,” laughed Marty. “I use it for camping, going to my mom’s, because the dogs can fit in there. It is just fun to drive when the weather is nice. My children were able to use it a

bit with my mom and dad.” He wants to keep the van in the family for as long as he can.

“My grandma lived to be 106 and when she moved out of her home at 104, we found the manual

for the van. When I looked at the bill of sale, it said more than $11,000, and I thought, wow, most vehicles at that time were about $4,000, so he paid a fair bit for the van back in the day,” said Marty.

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!

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Phone 780.672.3142 Email murrayg@camrosebooster.com

CAMPER SPECIAL

This 1976 Dodge, passed down through the generations, is a great way to go camping in the mountains. Marty Stevens remembers the adventures he had in it as a youth growing up.

C ongratulations to of Camrose

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Theo chose Fountain Tire to do the se rvice wor k on his vehicle

Thanks to all who entered and participated

Dean LaGrange Chief of Police Camrose Police Ser vice

Question:

What are some of the more common traffic concerns in our City?

Answer:

Although many people complain about the police con ducting traffic enforcement, traffic issues are ALWAYS in the top three concerns from residents in both large and small cities. With summer coming upon us and people sleeping with open windows, noise complaints (mufflers, jake brakes, etc.) are common concerns. Motorcycle safety, as well as an increase in pedestrian/bicycle volume, are top safety concerns, especially with the temptation of distracted driving ever present. At Camrose Police Service, we try and maintain a balance between education/awareness and enforcement; however, people should remember that motorists typically behave when they see police cars, so enforcement isn’t always as easy as it seems.

Have a question for the Chief? Email them to The Camrose Booster at news@camrosebooster.com

Neighbor Aid Center receives grant

By Murray Green

Alberta’s government provided $10 million to help food banks and food security organizations feed families and individuals in need.

Locally, that means Camrose Neighbor Aid Center receives $40,000 and the Bashaw and District Food

Bank $8,000, helping people in the City of Camrose and Camrose County.

In November 2022, Alberta announced $20 million over two years to support food banks and related food security organizations across the province. To date, $10 million of that fund-

ing has been distributed to 210 organizations that help put food on the tables of Albertans.

“After hearing from those representing food banks in Alberta, we knew our government needed to act.”

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Path sharing Spring is here! The wonderful walking paths within our city are free of snow and ice, allowing us to use them safely. Increasingly, these shared pathways will be occupied by walkers, runners, cyclists, scooters, skateboarders and roller skiers.

All of these modes of active transportation offer many benefits, but they can also create potential conflicts and safety concerns when present together on the same path. Of particular concern is the growing presence of both electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters), which can reach high speeds in a short period of time. These technological advances in active transportation are having some unintended negative consequences when interacting with walkers.

Walkers are often the most vulnerable users on multi-use paths, even though they have the right of way in most situations. E-bikes, e-scooters, and e-skateboards, as well as their traditional counterparts, move much faster than walkers, so it is important that clear practices are established to promote responsible use of the paths.

Walkable Camrose is an organization that focuses on advocating for the value of walking for wellness, social connection, building community and conveniently accessing various locations around our city. We have a special concern with overcoming barriers that limit walkability; one of these barriers is fear of accident or injury while walking. Recently, our organization sent a series of recommendations to the City of Camrose so that the increase in e-bikes, e-scooters, and other faster moving modes of transportation do not create a barrier to the walkability of our city. The recommendations include:

a) City paths should be explicitly limited to only human-powered modes such as walking, cycling, mobility scooters, and pedal-assist e-bikes only (notably, no gas-powered or throttle-only controlled vehicles, which are considered mopeds under federal and provincial regulations);

b) the City should consider posting a 20 kilometre/ hour speed limit on all City pathways;

c) the City should consider prohibiting e-bikes and e-scooters on all City sidewalks;

d) the City should undertake a seasonal education campaign regarding helmet use, responsible pathway use, and safe on-road cycling/e-biking.

As pathway use increases in the warmer spring and summer days, Walkability Camrose is recommending some path-use guidelines: walkers, stay to the right side of the path and be predictable in your movements; cyclists, ride at a speed that allows you to react to your surroundings (such as around corners or pathway intersections), slow down when encountering walkers and slower cyclists; and communicate your approach (use your bell or announce “on your left”).

Generally, by being aware of each other’s presence and communicating effectively, we can create an inclusive, safe, and enjoyable active environment that provides health benefits for everyone who uses our shared pathways.

Christenson new golf manager

By Lori Larsen

As the City of Camrose Golf Course fires up for the spring opening, new Clubhouse manager and golf pro Gary Christenson is busy planning the upcoming season.

Gary comes to Camrose with a long history of golf experience, having started working in the industry over 30 years ago, but actually began playing the game when he was around the age of five.

“I started playing when I was pretty young,” said Gary. “I grew up playing golf as a junior and adult at the Derrick Golf and Winter Club in Edmonton. In fact, my whole family plays golf. I was pretty lucky because anywhere we traveled as a family, there was a golf course.” Golfers will attest, this almost always involves sunnier, warmer locations.

Like so many Alberta youth, Gary spent many a summer hour on the golf course and many a winter hour in the ice arena. “I played golf in the summer and hockey in the winter,” said Gary with a smile. “I just assumed that everyone played golf in the summer and hockey in the winter.”

Knowing that golf could be more than just a leisure activity, Gary decided he would develop his passion into a long and successful career.

In the early ’90s, he graduated from the first class of then Grant MacEwan College (now University) Golf Management Program.

“We were the guinea pigs,” said Gary. “It was a new course, but basically a business course.

“Now I suggest to anyone who is interested in getting into the golf industry to take a business program anyway, as opposed to just a golf-oriented program.”

He worked for a year at Derrick and was then able to acquire the assistant pro position at the Cardiff Golf Course and Country Club in Morinville, where he remained for seven years.

In 1999, he received his Class A and started applying for head pro jobs and was successful in getting the position at the Westlock Golf Club in Westlock, where he remained for, ironically, another seven years.

“From there, I went back to Cardiff for one year. I wanted to move back to St. Albert, so stayed at Cardiff then went to Northern Bear for a year. It was a good experience to work at a different type of golf course,” said Gary, explaining that experiencing different golf courses/clubs is more or less a trait of golf pros and managers.

From there, he accepted an associate position at Stony Plain Golf Course, where he worked as head professional, once again, for seven years.

“I had the opportunity to work with the municipality as a contractor for Stony Plain, which gave me the opportunity to gain an understanding of how municipalities work.”

In 2015, Gary was “wooed” over to Sturgeon Valley Golf and Country Club, a semiprivate member-owned golf course. “It was a good move at the time for me, because I wanted to get more involved in the management end of a club.”

By perhaps unintentional pattern, Gary had been at Sturgeon for seven years, when the position at Camrose Golf Course caught his eye. “It seemed like a good fit for me, because at this point in my life, I was looking at where I wanted to be in the next 10 years.

With his previous experience working with municipalities, he felt this position would not only draw upon that, but would allow him to focus on the entire business of the golf course while moving towards eventual retirement.

“I wanted to be more involved in all aspects of the Club, including food and beverage, tournaments, events, pro shop and programs.”

Camrose also has other connections to Gary’s life. His father and uncle lived in Camrose and the surrounding area and operated a building contractor business, and his aunt was a doctor in Camrose.

Looking ahead

Gary said that, historically, the golf course would aim to open the mid to third week in April, however, with the heavier snowpack this year, he anticipates that the course won’t be open until late April.

“We are tentatively looking at an opening for April 28,” said Gary, adding that it is dependent on weather. “The clubhouse is currently open on weekdays on Mondays from 10:30 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Tuesdays to Fridays from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Once more staff come on board for the season, we will be open on weekends as well.”

A big focus for Gary this golf season is to implement a Junior Program on a more regular basis, including some camps, and a push for more group, couple and family golfing programs and services.

“The Camrose Golf Course is very convenient, it is right here in your back yard. Kids can ride their bikes here,” commented Gary, adding that it is a great way to get youth outside, active and learning some valuable life lessons.

“I used to tell my children that the thing about golf is that almost everyone at some point in their lives, whether it is a corporate event, business meeting, social gathering or a tournament for a company, golf becomes a part of your life.

“A lot of business gets done on golf courses too. Generally, you are spending three or four hour with people you golf with, networking, getting to know them and even getting some insight on how people present themselves. Many job interviews have taken place on a golf course (and not just for golf industry).”

In fact, when Gary was around 19 years old, he was invited by the guest of a golf course to play a round. “After about three hours of conversation, this person offered me a job to come work at Sean Connery’s golf course in Greece.” He admits he didn’t take the job, but the point was golf can act as a social opening for many opportunities.

Wanting to explore more options for the food and beverage services at the Golf Course, Gary indicated that the plan is to offer food and beverage upstairs in the Clubhouse. “It will be nice to have some service upstairs again using the Clubhouse the way it was meant to be used. We can do events and tournaments.”

Gary is also looking at opportunities to provide more retail offerings at the Pro Shop, and hopes to implement programs that encourage more family play.

For now, he is busy hiring and, along with grounds superintendent Jamie Coles, is getting the course ready for golfers.

“The best part of being in the business is the people you meet and the relationships you make,” remarked Gary. “We are fortunate that we get to see people at their best, outside on a golf course, usually in better weather conditions, enjoying leisure time. It is a happy time.”

Having worked for 30 years in a variety of positions and golf course settings, Gary admits he still loves doing what he does.

“I have been doing this so long and I still I love going to work. I still like seeing and enjoying people and helping them enjoy their day.

“There is a long history here at the Camrose Golf Course, it is 100 years old. Golf has been in this community a long time and we want to keep it growing.”

For complete details on the Camrose Golf Course hours and seasonal opening, visit www.camrose.ca/en/recreation-andleisure/golf-course.aspx.

Yvonne Becker, Phys. Ed. (retired), University of Alberta Augustana Campus

Gary Christenson

Neighbor Aid Center receives grant

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“These grants are ensuring that food banks and other organizations, big and small, can carry out the incredible work they do. Our government is proud to be partnered with so many individuals dedicated to supporting those in need,” said Jeremy Nixon, Alberta Minister for Seniors, Community and Social Services.

Of the funding provided, more than $3.4 million has been used to match donations made to food security organizations, up to a maximum of $50,000.

“For newcomers and multicultural families, it is important that they can access culturally appropriate food they are familiar with. We are proud to have the government’s support in helping feed those who are struggling in our community,” said Gar Gar, executive director, Youth Empowerment and Skills Centre.

In addition to the three grant streams, the government is providing $510,000 to Food Banks Alberta to strengthen the food bank network in the province. “Food Banks Alberta and organizations across the province are grateful for the support from Alberta’s government. We are encouraged by their actions to address food insecurity and the issues Albertans are facing today,” said Arianna Scott, CEO, Food Banks Alberta.

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.

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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

Junior high athletes have eyes on birdies

By Murray Green

Several schools hosted the Divisional Badminton Tournament for junior high students on April 13. École Charlie Killam School and Bawlf School tied with the most points at 55.

In Grade 7 girls’ singles, Addison Galenza (ÉCKS) won the event with Svana Sveinbjornson (ÉCKS) placing second, Hedda Rookmaker (Bawlf) coming in third, and Quinn Smith (OLMP) finishing in fourth.

In Grade 7 boys’ singles, Ryder Bergstrom (Bawlf) won with Rory Russell (ÉCKS) placing second, Dylan Skinner (Bawlf) third, and Russell Cooke (NN) in fourth place.

In Grade 7 girls’ doubles, Molly Zarski/Avery Webster (OLMP) won the category, Brynn Archibald/ Rhianna Willier (ÉCKS), came in second, Lacey Badry/Carleigh Young (ECKS) finished third, and Danika Vriend/Nevaeh Lamb (Bawlf) placed fourth.

In Grade 7 boys’ doubles, Kitly Thue/Ryland Krause (Bawlf) won the division, Luke Stang/Riley Van Petten (Bawlf) placed second, Marcus Bjoern/ Owen Bendfeld (Bashaw) earned third, and Easton Anderson/Marcus Velasco (OLMP) placed fourth.

In Grade 7 mixed doubles, Joelle Cairns/Jacob McCarroll (ÉCKS) won the event, Jillian Howe/Cooper Szott (ÉCKS) earned second, Kailey Sharkey/Kylar Sharkey (OLMP) finished third, and Ash Marambage/Kohen (OLMP) placed fourth.

In Grade 8 girls’ singles, Madelyn Herder (Bawlf) won first place, Kirstien Buenaflor (ÉCKS) earned second, Araya Hourie (Bawlf) came in third, and Jailee McInnes (ÉCKS)

BIRD ENTHUSIASTS

The Grade 8 ÉCKS mixed doubles team of Cole Rolfe and Lauren Woodford, left, are set to serve against Emily Basque and Lucas Bonzi in a battle for first place. Right, Carleigh Young puts the bird in motion in Grade 7 girls, double action. placed fourth.

In Grade 8 boys’ singles, Kai Burnstad (Bawlf) captured first, Jaxson Burton (ÉCKS) earned second, Connor Christensen (ÉCKS) finished third, and Jordan Steil (Bawlf) placed fourth.

In Grade 8 girls’ doubles, Ruth Benkie/Alyssa Cong-don (Bashaw) captured first, Naaz Parashar/C. P. Campbell (ÉCKS) came in second, Abby Zimmer/Brynne Pearson (OLMP) finished third, and Reese Sonoski/ Shyla Miles (ÉCKS) placed fourth.

In Grade 8 boys’ doubles, Corbin Alton-Snow/ Joren Kosinski (ÉCKS)

earned first, Owen Harminder/Colin Rookmaker (Bawlf) came in second, Noah Galenza/Seth Tkaczyk (ÉCKS) finished third, and Alex Marsili/Isaac Evensen (OLMP) came in fourth.

In Grade 8 mixed doubles, Emily Basque/Lucas Bonzi (ÉCKS) won the category, Lauren Woodford/ Cole Rolfe (ÉCKS) earned second, Alexandra Kelland/ Parker Schmidt (Bawlf) finished third, and Juliana Fowler/Jude Sexton (OLMP) placed fourth.

In Grade 9 girls’ singles, Jayla Kelndorfer (ÉCCHS) won the division, Kate MacDonald (Bawlf) earned second, Alexandra

Thain (ÉCCHS) finished third, and Nevaeh Huntus (ÉCKS) placed fourth.

In Grade 9 boys’ singles, Mattix Reimer (Bawlf) won the event, Evan Barber (Bawlf) earned second, Carson Burns (ÉCCHS) finished third and Joshua Zwicker (OLMP) placed fourth.

In Grade 9 girls’ doubles, Alexis Dyck/Addy Weinkauf (Bawlf) won the event, Makenna Kropinske/Alli Norton (ÉCCHS) earned second, Presley Charchun/Allie Armstrong (OLMP) finished third and Rayna Hafso/Devyn Rasmuson (Bawlf) placed fourth.

In Grade 9 boys’ dou-

bles, Reno Sitler/Ryder Martins (ÉCCHS) captured the division, Layton Pierson/Easton Sinclair (Bashaw) earned second, Easton Miller/Chase Hill (Bawlf) finished third and Jayven Ilg/Callum Ferguson (ÉCKS) placed fourth.

In Grade 9 mixed doubles, Emma Armstrong/ Devoughn Quijote (OLMP) won the event, Alexandra Kielmann/Justus Sveinbjornson (ÉCCHS) came in second, Emma Searle/Joshua Lowe (ÉCCHS) finished third, and the team of Presley Stinson/Brady Boyson (ÉCKS) placed fourth.

ALL raises funds for mobility trainer

By Murray Green

The Association for Life-Wide Living in Camrose is raising funds for a bungee mobility trainer to assist stroke patients to regain their strength and walk again.

ALL received a grant of $5,000 from Vision Credit Union from its Helping Hands program to launch the quest to purchase the $10,000 bungee walker.

The bungee mobility trainer assists patients by allowing them to gain strength, as well as assist in walking with a support harness.

“The trainer will be stored at ALL, next door to the Camrose Adult Learning Council, and will be available for people in the Battle River region to use,” said Jane Ross of ALL.

The device advances healing, independence and well-being, which are things ALL stands for.

The individual, not the equipment, initiates movement. The equipment also allows therapists to work with an individual in a safe environment.

Contact ALL at 780-781-2487 or Janet at 780-672-8177 for more information or to donate funds. Charitable receipts will be issued for donations.

Murray Green Camrose Booster

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Vision Credit Union employees, from left, Vision Credit Union staff Trudy Iftody, Brad Mullins, Angela McCallum and Ryan Mohan, far right, presented a donation of $5,000 to the Association for Life-Wide Learning members Jack Ross, Janet Enns and space provider Camrose Adult Learning Council executive director Ron Baier. The funds will be used to purchase a bungee mobility trainer for stroke victims. The funds will cover half the cost of the machine. To help the cause, call 780-781-2487.

Words we use

By Arnold Malone

The English language is alive and it has been living for a very long time.

Language, like all other living things, does change.

How we choose to express ourselves has evolved and our words alter their meaning through long and short periods of use.

It would be normal for a first-time reader of Shakespeare to wonder why he wrote using thee and thou so frequently. “Thou cold-blooded slave, hast thou not spoken like thunder on my side…”, today this seems like archaic speech. It was, however, the everyday speech for the time.

If I were to say to you, “You are an awful person.” The probability is that you would be insulted, hurt and perhaps angry. However, had that same sentence been said to you a few centuries ago, you would have been proud, pleased and thankful.

The word “awful” has literally reversed its original meaning.

Awful in its earliest use meant ‘awe full’ or full of awe. A person seeing the Northern Lights for the first time would have been having an awful experience because they would have been full of awe.

Warning: Do not tell your spouse they are awful until after you are sure they have read this article.

During the First World War, allies executed soldiers who did not want to fight. They were considered to be cowards. The original meaning of the word coward is a boy who looks after cows.

The word silly, a long time ago, meant worthy of being blessed or innocent, yet no matter how worthy a person might be, no one today would wish to be referred to as being silly.

In middle England, the word nice was an insult. It was the equivalent of saying that a person is stupid or ignorant.

The word naughty today indicates a person who is rude or indecent. At one time naughty–coming from the word naught–meant zero or nothing. It was used to indicated a person who was poor or had nothing.

The word terrible, at one time, referred only to a terrorist or one who caused terror. Today our weather, our food, road conditions and some people’s personality, along with many other notions, may be considered terrible.

Words change their meaning over time. Sometimes a word changes after centuries of use and sometimes in just short decades. The word thong–once a footwear–changed in less than 50 years to a different attire that is located elsewhere.

The word gay, until the 1960s, meant someone who was lighthearted or usually full of joy.

The word run is a fascinating word since the Oxford Dictionary researchers asserts it has 645 different meanings.

I will run a few past you: the bus runs every 30 minutes, she has a run in her stocking, they run a business, don’t run the water, she will run the store, he runs off at the mouth, Jimmy has run a fever, he will run the program, the engine doesn’t run, my membership has run out, they have run up a large bill, can’t talk, I must run, and there are many more meanings for the word run since some people even have a nose that runs. Pretty good work for a tiny three-letter word. However, by context, we know exactly what each use intends.

Language is fascinating except for the new immigrants. They have to learn both our words and our nuances. Learning words is one challenge. Learning their many meanings is a lifelong process. For the newly arrived, we must offer a lot of understanding. What they learn first are our words, over time, they may learn the wide-range of meanings our words intend.

One kid at a time

We found ourselves without many plans for spring break. I decided that it would be the perfect time to have a one-onone date with each of my kids. It seems like I often don’t spend time with just one child at a time (unless going to the dentist together counts?).

Most summers, my husband takes our kids on their own overnight backpacking trip with him, one kid at a time. I have long been jealous of this special time he has with the kids in a one-on-one way, so I thought, why not replicate it, but for a shorter amount of time and closer to home?

We started by making a list. Bowling, getting sweets like candy, donuts or slushes, playing a board game at a game store/coffee shop. I asked that going to the movies not be on the list, because we can’t talk while we’re there, which sort of defeats the purpose. Lots of our ideas would have to wait for warmer weather.

I wrote each of their names on a piece of paper and drew them out of a hat. Why should the oldest or youngest always go first? (Spoken like a true middle child). We decided the dates would last about two hours and would take place three days in a row. The first one with my eight-year-old almost got derailed when I realized that most coffee shops are closed on Mondays. Thankfully, Fiona’s Coffee provided a wonderful space for us to play our game of Snakes and Ladders, while we sipped hot drinks. A specialty Easter donut from Tim Hortons was next on the list. Then we wandered around Main Street, and popped in to visit my sister-inlaw at Twig. At one point, he snuck his hand into mine as we were walking about–somehow, I think the time made him feel closer to me. We chatted about school and friends. I learned where he wanted to live as an adult, what he would do as a career, and that he wanted an indoor/outdoor dog. I thought he meant two dogs at first, one indoor and one outdoor. No, he corrected me: an indoor/outdoor dog, like we have now. I smiled, because I don’t think my husband realizes just how much our “outdoor” dog comes inside the house in the winter (or least he didn’t realize before reading this).

The next day, the boys headed to my mom’s house for a bit while I had my one-on-one with my 13-year-old daughter. We brought along a game of Clue cards after searching in vain for our travel chess board, setting up at Fika Coffeehouse with a chai latte and hot chocolate, while we tried to guess who did it. We couldn’t help but notice that The Sweeterie was right across the street, and a quick stop there meant pastry type treats that we savoured in the sunshine. We talked about school, friends, where she wanted to live as an adult and what she would do (I admit my questions followed a similar trail with each kid).

For my next one-on-one with my 11-year-old, we headed to Tabb Lanes bowling alley where we snacked on Skittles while knocking down pins. Next, we returned to Fika Coffeehouse for another chai latte and hot chocolate, this time bringing a chess board brought back from Hong Kong by a relative years ago. Each pawn is a different person. The final stop was The Sweeterie (since his sister had gone there) for a really long, rainbow-coloured sucker and pastries. I tried my usual line of questions, but he didn’t have a lot of answers. I focused instead on what we were doing and thought about how two people can do an activity together, not talk about anything significant, and say they had a great time in each other’s company.

I didn’t realize how many hot drinks and sweets would come into play when the kids thought of special time–by the end of three days, I needed a break from all of the sweets and from the spending. It was definitely a worthwhile time to hear some of the things that they said without their siblings’ listening ears. Just the idea of making space for one-on-one time speaks volumes to kids–it says that we care, and they’re important.

Our list of potential summer one-on-one dates had even better activities, with my favourite being a bike ride in the river valley followed by an ice cream cone at OleO’s Ice Cream Castle. Now that’s my kind of day.

John Paul Campbell

August 7, 1930 ~ April 15, 2023

On Saturday, April 15, 2023, John Paul Campbell of Stony Plain, AB, formally of Lac La Biche, AB, passed away at the age of 92 years.

McKINSTRY, Rev. James

On April 16, 2023, Rev. James McKinstry passed away peacefully at the age of 95 years.

He is survived by sons Paul (Colleen) of Camrose County, and Dave (Kerry) of Edmonton; grandchildren Brendan (Coral), Devon (Kayla), Jenaya Munro (Luke), Sage, Sarah, and Matthew; great-grandchildren Rayden, Jameson, Atlas and expectant baby Munro. He is survived by sisters-in-law Ethel McKinstry and Eleanor McKinstry of Northern Ireland; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Olga, two sisters, and three brothers.

A celebration of James’ life was held at Holden Emmanuel Evangelical Missionary Church (EMC), followed by the Interment. In lieu of floral tributes, donations may be made to Holden Emmanuel EMC, https://holdenemmanuel.ca/

December 3, 1943 ~ April 17, 2023

Theodore “Ted” Kenneth Rawson of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the age of 79 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Camrose United Church, 4829-50 Street, Camrose, celebrated by Rev. Helen Reed.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

In loving memory of Leslie (Les) Percy December 22, 1930 ~ April 29, 2008

There will always be a heartache and often a silent tear, But always precious memories of the days when you were here. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

– Mary, Michael, Elizabeth, Ian and families

Paul is survived by his stepchildren Josie Cloutier, Noel (Michaelle) LeMay, and Val LeMay (Peter Marshall). He also leaves five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-greatgrandchildren; brothers-in-law Henry (Kazia) Grenier, Paul (Mandy) Grenier, and Denis (Sandra) Grenier; sisters-in-law Pauline McCloud, Gabrielle Anderson, Juliette Jensen, and Berthe Larwill; and numerous extended family members.

Paul was predeceased by his wife Laurette; brothers-in-law Emile, Gerald, Rock, Lawrence, Victor and Norman; and sistersin-law Lucille, Elenore, Lorina and Flora.

A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023 from the Messiah Lutheran Church with Rev. Bev Swanson officiating. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Paul’s memory may be made to S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

Remember to screen test

By Murray Green

A mammogram Screen Test is coming to Camrose May 6 to 11.

Screen Test is a free service provided by Alberta Health Services that offers screening mammograms. The mobile screening units travel to 121 communities throughout Alberta to provide convenient access to breast cancer screening.

Having regular screening mammograms is the

best way to find breast cancer early, before symptoms appear and when treatment may work better.

Call 1-800-667-0604 (toll free) to book a mammogram with Screen Test. You must have an appointment.

Breast density is the amount of dense tissue compared to the amount of fat in a person’s breasts. It can be harder to find cancer in dense breasts because this tissue appears white on a

mammogram, the same colour as many kinds of breast cancer. It’s common to have dense breast tissue. Talk to your healthcare provider about your breast density score and your personal risk of breast cancer. Learn more about breast density at screeningforlife.ca

A mobile mammography trailer will be stationed at the Camrose Recreation Centre, 4412-56 Street.

Theodore Kenneth Rawson

Gloria Marlene Seney

February 5, 1947 ~ April 19, 2023

Marlene passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 19, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, extraordinary grandmother, and loyal friend.

Marlene was born on February 5, 1947, in Vulcan, the eldest child of Bob and Bunty Bertschy. She spent her early years on the family farm at Mossleigh with her two brothers, Gordon and Randy, where she enjoyed horseback riding and playing in the surrounding coulees. Family was always the foundation of her life, and she spent many hours with her Grandma Leslie and cousins, tending to animals, gardening, playing games outside, and learning to dance.

At the age of 15, Marlene began dating a handsome young lad from Blackie, and their love story began. They were married on March 25, 1967, in Arrowwood, AB, and settled on the family farm in Blackie until they moved to Bawlf in 1978. Marlene attended the University of Calgary to become a teacher and played varsity basketball for the U of C Dinos. She later taught kindergarten at Blackie School and went on to finish her degree at the University of Alberta, when they moved to Bawlf. Marlene took great pride in her home and yard, spending countless hours cleaning and caring for both. She was renowned for her delicious desserts and always had to make everyone’s favourites.

Marlene was a doting grandmother, who spent countless hours doing crafts, building Lego, reading, and watching movies with her grandkids. She was always present, supporting her husband, children, and grandchildren in their various sports, dance recitals, and other achievements.

Marlene had many talents and an extensive circle of loyal friends. She was a gracious host and enjoyed playing card and board games. Her thirst for knowledge and history led her to travel around the world, with friends and family, Bob in tow. Marlene was a voracious reader and always had a book in hand; she loved to do puzzles, play bridge and golf, watch curling, go on lunch dates, and keep up with her favourite TV shows, to which she would later gossip about with Ally and Danette.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 56 years, Bob; her children Danette of Edmonton, and Denise (Rich) of Spruce Grove; and four precious grandchildren – Danette and Rod’s boys, Jacob and Nathan of Edmonton, and Denise and Rich’s son Ryan (McKayla) of Edmonton, daughter Allyson (Liam) of Spruce Grove; brother Randy (Arlene) of Mossleigh; brother-in-law Don (Selma) Seney of Spruce Grove; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunt. She was predeceased by her parents Elmer “Bob” and Muriel “Bunty”; her brother Gordon Bertschy; and one precious angel. Her legacy of love, generous heart and kind spirit will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on April 26, 2023, at the CityLights Church, 4920-48 Street, Camrose, officiated by Rev. Brian Hunter. The service will be recorded, and accessible on the Burgar Funeral Home’s website, following the service.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Marlene’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Alzheimer Society, or St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

Directors: Bart Orr, Colin Yuha, Dreena Westerneng Funeral Staff: Troy Shackel, Dalas Kosinski

Of ce Staff: Donell Nycholat, Debbie Breker, Hannah Knopf

Funeral Attendants: Bill Schafer, Alvin Koehli, Barrie Fenby, Robert Lyslo, Wanita Toews, Kerry Grettum, Loya Steinwandt, Barry Burkard, Mark Yuha, Raymond Cyre, Koreen Cyre

Lila Jean Majeski

July 8, 1934 - January 1, 2023

Lila Jean Majeski of Camrose passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the age of 88 years.

She is survived by her sons Daryle (Tanya), and James (Michelle); and daughter Deanna (Greg). Lila is also survived by her grandchildren Ben, Jacquelyn and Erika (Troy); stepgrandchildren Mathew (Val), and Mary (Dennis); four greatgrandchildren Mercedes, Abigail, Madyson and Ebony; and numerous relatives and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Art; parents John and Clara Rude; and 12 siblings.

Special thanks to the caring staff during her stay at both Seasons Camrose and St. Mary’s Hospital Unit 2.

Mom has donated her remains to the University of Alberta Anatomical Gifts Program and was accepted into their care.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at CityLights Church.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Mom’s memory may be made to the Parkinson Association of Alberta, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

Honour your depa rted fr iend or relative

…w it h a memorial gift that will do good in their na me forever.

How do

process work with the Battle River Community Foundation?

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receives applications by the dead line of August 15

applications are then scored by the committee members in accordance with a specif ic formula. Successf ul applications are then recommended to the Board for approval

The family of Bea Kvemshagen

…gratefully acknowledges and deeply appreciates the many floral tributes, memorial donations, and sincere expressions of sympathy they have received since Bea’s passing. We are very thankful for the thoughts, prayers, and kind gestures of support from so many members of our extended communities.

Helpful Tips for Writing Classified Ads Which Get Results!

Be Thorough

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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PERSONAL

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WANTED

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EMPLOYMENT WANTED

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Closed: Sun., Mon. and Holidays

Please call 780- 672-4793

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

TERRY’S YARD CARE –Handyman services and hardwood flooring. 780-781-9165, 780-718-6316.

FOR RENT

FOR RENT ADS

NOW UPLOADED TO The Camrose Booster Website

DAILY!

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. 780-608-8315 to enquire.

2-BEDROOM APARTMENT – In excellent condition! Perfect for seniors. The suite has stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer, blinds and one parking stall. Heat, water, garbage pick up, Telus TV and internet included. Building has an elevator and social room. No smoking building. Call 780-233-0224 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.

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.

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.

2-BEDROOM SUITE –very spacious and bright. Convenient downtown location, just one block from Co-op grocery store and Mirror Lake walking path, walking distance to University. 2 private balconies! Clean, quiet, non-smoking building, owner managed. No pets. In keeping with our existing tenant profile, we are inviting inquiries from mature, responsible adults. Snow shovelling and yard care provided free of charge. Phone 780-679-7090.

2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE – Newer building, located close to downtown amenities. High efficiency furnace and ondemand hot water offer wonderful savings on utilities. Private balcony, suitable for BBQ. Upgraded fixtures, cabinetry and flooring. 5 appliances, including dishwasher and laundry. Friendly, clean and quiet neighbourhood. Local owner managed, snow removal and lawn mowing are provided. Seeking mature, responsible adult tenants, nonsmoking, no small children or pets. $1100 rent + utilities, $800 DD. Phone 780-679-7090.

4-BEDROOM BI-LEVEL – home with lower level suite, fenced yard, attached garage, RV parking. Close to schools. Rent $1800/mo. plus DD. 780-6798249.

FOR LEASE

MAIN STREET CAMROSE – 2400 sq. ft. retail space. $1950 plus utilities. 780-7812411.

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!

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.

LIVESTOCK / FEED / AG

REGISTERED RED AND BLACK ANGUS BULLS – for sale. Call 780-986-9088.

CERTIFIED WHEATLAND WHEAT (hrs) – certified Penhold wheat (cps), certified Esma barley, certified Austenson barley, certified Ore oats. Dave 780-678-6328.

MACHINERY

BOURGAULT – 32 ft. air seeder with factory packers; Flexicoil 50 ft. harrow drawbar; Flexicoil 70 ft. harrow drawbar. Reasonable offers. 780-3858297.

SWATHER NO LONGER

‘CUTTING THE MUSTARD?’ Call The Camrose Booster Classifieds, 780-672-3142.

MACHINERY WANTED

14 FT. MACDON HAY HEADER – to fit Westward 5000 swather. Call 780-6726952 after 6:00 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS

ALPACA YARN – 80/20. Four colours: white, grey, brown, caramel. $18/skein. 780-6085032.

FOUR 14” AUTOMOTIVE RIMS – for car or truck. 5-bolt pattern. Good shape. $15 obo each. Call Dave 780-855-3023.

GARAGE SALES

4709-51 STREET – April 28 and 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some antique items.

AUTO

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BOATS, RVS and TRAILERS

2005 SPRINGDALE 245 FIFTH WHEEL – large slide, new tires, fridge, microwave, cooktop with oven, furnace, air conditioner, bathroom with shower. Sleeps 6. Not used last 5 years. Asking $12,500. 780679-2337.

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.

BOOSTER CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS!

PROGRAM DIREC TOR

We welcome your application, based on this criteria:

• Love of children

• Cer ti ed Level III Early Childhood Educator (or degree in related eld)

• Strong leadership abilities

• Business oriented

• Interpersonal communication skills and computer sk ills

• 2+ years’ experience as a Program Director (is an asset.)

* We also require Casual Staff

Submit resumé to Penny at Kids Campus Daycare Society 5604-47 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 2P3 Or email gck idscampus@telus.net

WE’RE HIRING TWO L ABOURERS FOR OUR 2023 SE ASON

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

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Access Japan beef market

By Murray Green

For the first time in two decades, Japan is reopening its doors to Canadian processed beef.

Canada’s second-largest market for beef and beef products is expanding market access for Canadian exporters, while also benefiting Japanese consumers who will have greater access to Canada’s highquality beef products.

The development also removes the last restrictions on Canadian beef that Japan put in place in 2003, after the discovery of a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Alberta.

Under the new Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Government committed to seizing economic opportunities for Canada by strengthening its regional partnerships, including with Japan

Japan is an important market for Canada and the world. In 2022, the Japanese market for Canadian beef and beef products had an estimated value of $518 million, largely due to Canada’s preferential access under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

This expanded market access opportunity follows another loosening of restrictions in 2019, when Japan approved imports of Canadian beef from cattle older than 30 months.

“Our government will always stand shoulder-toshoulder with our ranchers and processors who export the finest and most sustainable products around the world. This is another big step in our trade relationship with Japan, a trusted partner in the Indo-Pacific,” said Marie-Claude Bibeau, Canada Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

“Cattle producers are grateful for the removal of trade barriers for processed beef in Japan, our secondlargest export market for beef. Our industry will continue to support global food security by providing some of the most sustainable and highest quality beef in the world. We look forward to continuing to work with the Government of Canada to further remove remaining trade barriers and expanding our trade capacity in the Indo-Pacific region,” said Nathan Phinney, president of the Canadian Cattle Association.

According to Statistics Canada, the total value of Canadian beef exports to all countries in 2022 was over $4.6 billion.

Counter Sales As sociate

Prog ra m

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✔ Pa id va cati on time

✔ Sales team not required to regularly wo rk Evenings Sundays and Statutor y Holidays

✔ Consis tent safe, healthy wo rk envi ronment

✔ Em pl oyee Mental Health and Well -B eing prog ra m and resources

✔ PERKS: Em pl oyee deep -d is counted pricing on al l products

KEY RE SPON SIBILITIES

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SHEE T ME TAL FABRICATOR

We are currently accepting resumés for Sheet Metal Apprentices and Journeymen to join our fabrication team in Camrose.

Manufacturing / Shop Environment

Previous HVAC Fabrication and Welding experience would be considered an asset

Full -time, permanent position

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Email resumés to admin@dee-jay.ca

Please include current cer ti cations related to trade work along with previous experience and references.

Must have own hand tools

JOURNEYMAN WELDER

We are currently accepting resumés for a Journeyman Welder to join our fabrication team in Camrose.

• Manufacturing / Shop Environment

• Pipe welding and tting experience required

• Pipe welding process primarily GMAW, SMAW an asset

• Pipe welding experience with carbon steel required

• Experience with stainless steel an asset

• B-Pressure an asset

• Welded HVAC duct fabrication experience an asset

• HVAC duct welding process GMAW, GTAW an asset

• HVAC duct material mild steel and stainless steel

• Overall general fabrication experience

Full -time, permanent position

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Email resumés to admin@dee-jay.ca

Please include current cer ti cations related to trade work along with previous experience and references.

Must have own hand tools

✔ Fi nd innovative method s to supp ly products to cu stomer s currently out of stock

✔ Pl acing regular stocking and Specia l Orders

✔ Proces si ng front- counter transa ct ions

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✔ Actively monito r stock levels , cleanlines s, accu ra cy of s ign s and store navigation

✔ Handle cu stomer problems and complaints in a po sitive and constructive man ner Resumés ca n be dropped of f or emailed to camrose@ windsorply wood.com

BRCF presents grant to Changing Ways

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HE ARING

BYLAW NO. 1531

ADD LIQUOR STORE to RURAL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

Pursuant to Section 606 of th e Municipa l Gove rnment Ac t, th e Council of Camrose County gi ve s notice that it ha s gi ve n Firs t Re ading to Bylaw No 1531 to amend La nd Use Bylaw No 1373

Th e purpos e of this Bylaw is to amend La nd Use Bylaw No 1373 to includ e “L iquo r Store” as a disc retionar y use in th e RCI – Rura l Commercial an d Industrial District of th e La nd Use Bylaw an d by adding a defi nition of Liquor Store to th e Bylaw.

Anyone af fected by this Amendment may ma ke writ te n submission s befo re 12:0 0 noon , Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Th e Public Hearin g for Bylaw No 1531 will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in th e County Council Ch ambers , 3755 -4 3 Avenue, Camrose, Al be rt a T4V 3S 8. Wr it te n submission s will be heard fi rs t, oral submission s will be heard as time permit s.

By Murray Green

The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to Changing Ways.

This grant is in response to the Society’s grant application for assistance with the cost of the Taking Action Against Elder Abuse program.

“With funding from the Battle River Community Foundation, Changing Ways has been able to continue supporting older adults who have been impacted by abuse,” explained Shannon Stolee.

The grant was funded from income earned by the Foundation’s Community Funds, a group of named and endowed Funds that permit the Foundation board to select grant recipients from applications received annually. These funds provide the most flexibility to meet changing community needs over time.

The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support organizations in east central Alberta, which benefit the local communities and have a positive impact on the future.

Grants from the Battle River Community Founda-

DEATHS

John Paul Campbell of Stony Plain, formerly of Camrose, on April 15, at 92 years of age.

David “Dave” Wendell Anderson of Edmonton, on April 17, at 82 years of age.

Theodore “Ted” Kenneth Rawson of Camrose, on April 17, at 79 years of age.

Gloria “Marlene” Seney of Camrose, formerly of Bawlf, on April 19, at 76 years of age.

Stephanie Kitt of Tofield, formerly of Mundare, on April 19, at 101 years of age.

tion 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.

TENDERS REQUESTED

Camrose Women’s Shelter Society is seeking tenders in response to a Request for Proposals for the purpose of researching and writing a Feasibility Study and Business Pl an which will help secure financing and provide the information required to complete startup of our first Social Enterprise initiative. Consultants will be hired by June 2 and have until November 24, 2023 to complete the work. This project is funded by the Investment Readiness Program grant through Community Foundations of Canada. The RFP process, activities and budget of $25,000 are defined by the grant criteria. Proposals will be accepted until May 12, 2023.

Please email Nora-Lee Rear, Executive Director, at exec@camrosewomenshelter.org for a full copy of the Request for Proposal which will provide background to the project, the Scope of Work, and RFP requirements.

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Battle River Community Foundation Board vice-chair Stephen Kambeitz presents a cheque to Changing Ways’ Older Adult Support worker and advocate, Kari Cameron with program director, Shannon Stolee.

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week Beautiful character home

Graham Wideman

Sometimes I feel like throwing in the towel, but you know what that means – more laundr y. Ordered new coats for my kids and for convenience, I had them shipped directly to their school's Lost and Found.

Things that tell the truth:

• Small children

• Drunk people

oga pants

Things that annoy me: eelings

eople

• Basically every thing – I don't know why I star ted o make a list

I am "can't tell if I washed all my eye makeup o or it's just the dark circles under my eyes" years old. Moms – just a reminder that anything you buy for yourself in the nex t few weeks can be considered as a Mother's Day gift.

You haven't experienced true hear tbreak until you've been thinking about lef tovers all day and then come home to nd that someone already ate them.

Told my wife I wanted to be cremated.

She made me an appointment for Tuesday.

A huge pile of toilet paper fell on me in at the grocer y store. I'm okay though, just some sof t tissue damage

Me: "I can't work today, there's a huge ball of re outside emitting deadly radiation."

Boss: "You can't skip work just because the sun is out ."

My child's math problem said that Lisa bought ve loaves of bread which cost 25¢ each and six pounds of ground beef which cost $1.25 per pound and the only information I need is where Lisa does her grocer y shopping

Just had a police o cer come to the door saying he was looking for a man with one eye. I told him to use both and he'd probably nd him a lot quicker Dating apps? No thanks. I f I wanted to talk to someone for hours and accomplish nothing, I'd contact tech suppor t.

I was wondering why music was coming from my printer. Apparently the paper was jamming

By Lori Larsen

Located in the historical Augustana district, this wonderful character two-storey has all the charm of a 1950s home with plenty of stylish upgrades. The home is located a short walking distance to beautiful Jubilee Park and the University of Alberta Augustana Campus.

As soon as you approach the home, you will be lured in by the inviting covered front porch. Follow through into the large open entrance featuring beautiful hardwood floors, decorative arches and pillars.

Right of the entry way is a large living room area that features an entire wall of built-in shelving and media space. Just off the living area is a bonus

space that could easily be used as a home office or library with yet another wall of custom built-ins–all part of the heritage character.

The large open kitchen/dining area offers plenty of entertaining space and a bayed window floods the area in warm sunlight. Crisp white cabinets with white backsplash and classic black countertops bring new into vintage. A builtin pantry provides plenty of storage space.

A three-piece bathroom on the main floor is a wonderful convenience.

A stunning open staircase ascends to the upper level, where the family can rest after the day in the four bedrooms with four-piece main bathroom. The primary

bedroom has a private four-piece en suite and walk-through closet. An added bonus room with more custom built-ins would work perfectly for a homework room or children’s play room.

The basement offers even more space with a large family room, laundry area and storage.

Head outdoors to the backyard which is completely fenced and landscaped including garden boxes and a deck for firing up the grill.

Enjoy living in the jewel of an area in this home located at 460648 Street and priced at $409,900. Join Graham Wideman at an open house on April 27 from noon until 2 p.m. or, for a private viewing, contact Graham at:

Central Agencies Realty

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

Lies your parents told you that may have scarred you for life:

• Consuming anything from a hotel mini-bar will bankrupt your entire family

• S wallowing gum takes seven years to digest

• If you swallow gum, your insides will stick together

• S wallowing a watermelon seed will cause a watermelon to grow inside you.

• If you make an ugly face, it will freeze that way.

• If you take a shower during a thunderstorm, you'll get struck by lightning

• Chocolate milk comes from brown cows.

• If you touch a frog, you'll get war ts.

• If you keep your eyes open when you sneeze, they will pop out

• Your nose will grow longer ever y time you tell a lie

• I'm just running into the store for ONE thing

• I have eyes in the back of my head.

• Eating carrots makes you see in the dark

• You have to learn math, because you won't always have a calculator handy when you grow up

• They don't sell replacement batteries for toys.

• You only get 10,000 words per month. If you reach your limit , you can't speak again until the nex t month.

• Your dog went to live on a really nice big farm.

CENTRAL AGENCIES REALTY

Inc.

The Central Agencies Realty Team is eager to go to work for you! We’ve been matching buyers with sellers, with integrity, since 1963. Graham Wideman, 780-679-8384; Matt Banack, 780-608-9733; Matthew Mayer, 780-781-7088; Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed, 587-322-5511; Sascha Dressler, 780-781-8242; Wally Wrubleski, 780-781-7323; Sarah Kjos, 587-322-7131. #100, 4870-51 Street, Camrose ~ 780-672-4495 centralagenciesrealty.com