May 9, 2023 Camrose Booster

Ole ' s SPRING RUN OFF

Running is a great pastime for anyone. Aaron Leckie and his son Samuel, and fellow running club member Shara Harke, are among those who are eager for Ole’s Spring Run Off on Saturday.

Each spring, runners and walkers look forward to participating in the annual Ole’s Spring Run Off, a 1-km, 3-km and 8-km family-friendly activity hosted by the Camrose Ski Club.

On Saturday, May 13, active people, of all ages and all levels of ability from beginner to advanced, will lace up and hit the beautiful paved trail system of Camrose. Kids in the 1-km race will get a free commemorative T-shirt, special candy medals and a chance to hang out with Ole Uffda. The rest of the runners will receive Ole running gloves, post-running food, door prizes and a chance to meet up with other walkers and runners. The race will commence immediately below Stoney Creek Centre. Race registration is open now at https://camroseskiclub.com and will remain open until the start time at 10 a.m.

Photo by Ron Pilger

Huntington Awareness Month

By Murray Green May is Huntington Disease Awareness Month.

The Camrose chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada has several events to raise funds and create awareness in May and June.

“The Camrose chapter has 50 signs going up in the area participating in the Light It Up for Huntington Disease in May. We have a Co-op barbecue on May 19 and the Golf tournament back on this year on June 17. There are some big studies going on in the Huntington Disease world now and we are thankful for the funding to do that,” said local president Larry Campbell.

They also have a Shop

for the Cause event that supports local businesses.

“Campaigns like Light It Up 4 HD, in which buildings and structures around the world light up in blue for HD and purple for Juvenile Huntington disease (JHD), raise awareness about the disease,” explained Larry.

The blue and purple lights reflect Huntington month. “This year the Huntington Society of Canada wants to reach even more people so that those affected can find hope as we bring HD out of the shadows and into the light.”

You can view some buildings and structures lighting up across Canada at www.lightitup4hd.com

You can share one of your own photos and let people

know about your HD story.

HD is a rare disease.

It is like having Alzheimer disease, ALS, schizophrenia and Parkinson disease, all at the same time. There is no cure.

“Huntington Disease runs in my former wife’s family. We lost a nephew just over a year ago as well,” said Larry, on why he started to get involved in helping to raise money to find a cure.

One in every 7,000 Canadians has HD and approximately one in every 5,500 is at-risk for developing the disease. HD touches many more as a caregiver, family member, or friend.

You can also share to reach a wider audience. Share this email, share the social media posts, share an invitation to an event! You can help grow the movement by bringing more people on board.

Light up your own house, apartment, room or office in blue and purple. Those cool LED lights are perfect.

Add a sign to your window letting people know the reason behind your explosion of colour.

Light It Up 4 HD is an awareness movement. It doesn’t cost anything to participate, so go check out a light display and take a photo. Share the news.

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Pro bull riding tour attracts all the top cowboys

By Murray Green

The Professional Bull Riders circled Camrose on the map as its prime location during its major tour at the Recreation Centre on Saturday, May 13, beginning at 7 p.m.

The Rose City Invitational is the fifth event of the year. It is organized by local businessman Geoff Turnquist and bull rider Coy Robbins.

“This is a bigger and better event than last year. We have the biggest Touring Pro Division Event right now with $25,000 added prize money. This is huge for the bull riders, the PBR and the community,” explained Coy.

The area supported the event last year. “It takes an entire team of people to put on an event like this. Coy and myself are the organizers, but we have had a lot of help from Jim Cook and the rest of the City of Camrose,” shared Geoff.

“Being a bull rider helps in putting on an event like this. I want to take care of the riders and their families prior to the event. Adding that extra money attracts the best riders possible. We have 30 riders booked with four on a waiting list. All PBR’s strive for 30 riders. One thing I learned from hosting this event last year, was that I gained a lot

more appreciation for those people who arrange any event like this. It takes a lot of work and hours to hold a successful event and community support,” shared Coy.

The local cowboy won the event last year. “It is great to carry the momentum from that win for the rest of the year and into this season. I have to treat it like it is just another event and

separate myself from everything when the bull gets in the chute,” added Coy, who is one of the producers.

“I’ve always dreamed of putting on something like this for Camrose. Having the biggest touring pro event in our city and having bull riders from around the world coming here means so much. The sponsorship we have had is incredible. We are so appreciative and

thankful for all of the Camrose residents supporting us,” said Geoff, who is the other event producer and a former bull rider.

Local cowboy, Robbins, has been entering rodeos since he was eight years old, and now has five years of professional experience under his belt. “I’ve always wanted to be a producer of events. It gives you a different prospective being behind the scenes and seeing what takes place besides just showing up and getting on a bull,” shared Coy.

The event will feature 30 of the best bull riders as they compete for points in the race to be crowned the PBR Canada national champion. Besides Coy, riders from Brazil, Australia and the United States will also be in attendance.

After the 30 riders have had their chance to ride, the top 10 will compete in a final short round. The winner will be named off an aggregate of the two scores.

“These are 30 of the best bull riders in the world, so it is going to be interesting who gets the win, it will be a dog fight for sure. But the fans will be the real winners,” said Coy.

“Since both of us have been bull riders, it was natural for us to want to put on an event that we know a lot about, rather than having

timed events like a rodeo,” added Geoff.

“With $25,000 added money for the riders, it sets the bar for riders to get a good jump early on in the year” said Coy. “It is nice to be able to perform in front of your hometown crowd. It adds pressure and people often say that the hardest event to win is always in your hometown. But it worked out perfectly last year, so I’m just going to view it like any other event.”

After the competition, rodeo fans will be entertained by country music rockers Hailey Benedict and Garrett Gregory.

“Hailey is one of the hottest acts around by winning five Alberta Country Music awards. We couldn’t do a PBR without Garrett. He is absolutely stellar in getting the crowd going and he has several songs on the radio. Both can rock a crowd with covers, to original songs. They know how to party and make people feel good. We want people to have a good time,” shared Geoff.

He finished at number four in the nation last year.

“We have some Aussies up here, we’ve got some more Americans coming again. It will broaden the spectrum of bull riders in Canada. Fans will see that international field this year.”

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Coy Robbins is ready to defend his Camrose event title.

What do you do with a wicked problem?

Harold Nelson, Ph.D., changed my life. As head of a university department, he gave a lecture one day to a class I attended. Harold introduced me to the concept of “wicked problems.” I think we have a few in the world.

Tame problems

Harold explained that many of us have been taught procedures to deal with “tame problems.” For a tame problem, the steps are clear.

• Understand the problem

• Gather information

• Analyze information

• Assess options and solutions

• Implement

• Test and evaluate

• Modify

This set of steps could apply, for example, to everything from developing a budget to painting a house to planning a trip. But here’s the thing. The tame problems of the world have pretty much already been solved, or can be. Wicked problems are the ones left.

Wicked problems

Wicked problem topics could be, for example, climate change; pollution of air, water and land; global and local extremes of wealth and poverty; a sustainable world food supply; homelessness in the midst of prosperity; the war in Ukraine. In our personal lives, a wicked problem might be a bad relationship, a failing business, an addiction or the loss of a sense of meaning in life. Most of us are probably affected by at least one wicked problem. Harold explained characteristics of a wicked problem.

• It cannot be clearly defined. Every statement of the problem is a symptom of another problem.

• The source of the problem cannot be clearly understood. There are many explanations for the same problem.

• Every wicked problem is unique.

• There is no list of options to assess.

• There is no immediate or ultimate test of what will work.

• There is no true or false, right or wrong, just decisions and consequences.

• You can’t test and modify. You only get one shot to try out a solution.

• You have no moral right to be wrong. Bad things happen if you get it wrong.

In the past few weeks, while following some events of the world and in my own community, I’ve often thought of Harold’s wicked problems.

Swimming in a tar pit?

So how do you deal with a wicked problem?

If you try to back away from a wicked problem, you don’t know where you will end up because you’re walking backwards.

If you try to move towards and “problem-solve” a wicked problem, the standard problem-solving steps don’t work. The more you try to analyze and modify, the worse things get. You just get more entangled. It’s like swimming in a tar pit. The more you flail around, the more you get mired and entrapped by it.

So what to do? You turn your back on the problem and walk toward your vision of what you do want.

Walk toward your vision

When I heard Harold say, “Turn your back on the problem and walk toward your vision,” my whole body vibrated. A kaleidoscope of successful projects flashed through my mind. Entire years of my life lifted up and re-arranged themselves.

Harold said that problem-solving comes from weakness, fear, dislike or hatred. You’re focussed on what’s wrong. Designing your vision comes from strength, hope, care and love. You’re focussed on what’s right.

In the years since Harold talked about wicked problems, I’ve experienced again and again the power of walking towards your vision. When you focus energy on what you do want, resources appear and pathways open up–if not in your immediate environment, then somewhere; if not for your entire life, then at least for some aspects of your life.

Got a wicked problem? Of course, deal with what you need to deal with in the moment. But as soon as you can, shift your attention to what you do want. Then walk towards your vision. ***

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.

New arena

I am writing to express dismay about the recent announcement of funding for the Calgary arena/events center. Danielle Smith has promised $330 million for the project, out of a total cost of approximately $1.2 billion.

At first glance, the amount may not seem unreasonable. However, to put this into perspective, the 2023 budget allocated $1.86 billion to capital projects/ special initiatives for this fiscal year. Of that amount, $1.51 billion was for projects in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer. Only $345 million is earmarked for all projects in the rest of Alberta.

In other words, Smith has pledged approximately the same dollars to the Calgary arena/events centre as the government will spend in all of rural Alberta for capital/special projects in the 2023-24 budget year.

The cost will be more than $75 for every man, woman and child in Alberta.

I am concerned that the government is providing any funding, let alone more than 25 per cent of the total cost. Should our tax dollars fund an arena used by and for a private business? The deal, as reported in the Edmonton Journal, sees the owners putting up only $40 million up front, with the remainder of their share being a loan from the City of Calgary. The proposed deal ensures that the people with the most to gain have minimal risk.

This deal highlights Danielle Smith’s commitment to corporate welfare. But according to the Fraser Institute, “every dollar spent on corporate welfare,

is a dollar unavailable for other important priorities such as health care or education.” This is one more example of Smith’s reckless spending and her attempt to use public dollars to influence the outcome of the general election.

Warren Phillips, Camrose

Alberta election

Does it mean anything?

In Alberta, the governments are elected for long periods despite not acting in the interests of its citizens. This was not always the case.

My parents and grandparents lived through the Depression and Second World war and they recognized that things needed to be done differently. They wanted a world different from the one they had grown up in, where health care, education, and good jobs were available only for the rich and upper middle class.

I, like so many others started school in one and two room schools with teachers teaching multiple grades. The returning veterans and the leaders of the day realized that things had to change and they did. By the time I reached high school poor kids like me could dream of going beyond high school to university and other post-secondary institutions. Our parents could benefit from universal health care and pensions not available to their parents, and jobs became available with decent pay for themselves and especially for their children.

Because of their foresight, we boomers and preboomers lived lives that could only be dreamed of by our ancestors. What went wrong? Those of our chil-

dren who took advantage of higher education didn’t do too badly, but what about our grandchildren? We are told that they are depressed and anxious about the world we have left them and whether there will be a world for them. We know what went wrong because, as a society, we study history. Similar things have happened before and will probably happen again. Things began to turn down for the average citizen around 1980 with trickle-down economics (reduce taxes on the wealthy, and deny humans influenced climate change). Some of our political leaders, over the past 45 years or so convinced many voters, through lies and deceit, that destroying funding for education, health care and funding for other safetynet functions was okay and that society would become richer by allowing the super-rich to own everything. They were right that society got richer, but there was no trickle-down. Almost everyone got poorer.

We don’t have a true democracy where an uninformed minority do elect people who convince by lies and misinformation that they vote against their own interests. They are led to believe that by cutting support for health care, education, wages, and support for the elderly or disabled they will be better off. Worse, they teach hate of the other (anyone different).

The only thing we can do in this election is to choose between a party that led us into this mess or party that has different values. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out the answer.

Harry Gaede, Camrose

ROTARY CARES Murray Green, Camrose Booster Bart Orr of Burgar Funeral Home, left, accepts $1,000 for winning the Rotary Cares draw for March. Rotary president Tina Myles presented the funds to him.

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• At a Gala Awards presentation in Edmonton, Ken Valgardson was honoured as one of the Best Teachers in the Province. The Rosalind School teacher was one of twenty-one teachers to receive the award from 400 who were nominated. Valgardson, who teaches Science for Grades Two through Nine and Drama for Grades One through Nine was nominated for the award by the Rosalind community

• Darrell McClelland, owner of McDonald’s Family Restaurant, presented a cheque for $1,454.63 to School Resources Officer, Lor ne Blumhagen. The money was raised through McDonald’s Annual McHappy Day fundraiser and through a special promotion involving its McFlurry. The School Resource Officer program received 75% of the proceeds from McHappy Day, while the balance was set aside for Ronald McDonald’s Children’s Charities.

• The 14-member St. Patrick School Drama Club mounted the production “Wedding Bells Shall Not Ring Out,” a melodrama about love and greed. Among the cast were Marie Balding, Meghan Rayment and Michael Snell

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• A meeting of New Norway and District residents was held for the purpose of discussing fire fighting equipment. A $4,000 grant from the County of Camrose has been approved for this purpose. A committee has been for med to pursue the purchase of a firetruck. Seven directors have been elected. Erik Knudsen (Chair man), Keith Braim, Jack Fleck, Waldon Penner, Clarence Baker, Allan Schielke (Secretary-Treasurer) and George Calvin. It was agreed that a member of the Village Council should also be a representative on this board.

• Norm Mayer, a spokesperson for MidAlta Cable Ltd. attended a meeting of the Camrose Chamber of Commerce to support Mid-Alta’s application to install and operate a Cablevision Network in this area. The application will be made to the Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC). The proposed cable network would be “Camrose owned” and provide content comparable to FM stations with coverage of educational, sports and special events in Camrose and District.

• R. Poworznik, a 17-year-old from Edmonton, received the Benson and Hedges trophy for being the youngest pilot to fly in for the annual Camrose Flying Society Flyin Breakfast. The trophy was presented by Theo Thirsk, General Chair man of the project.

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May is Huntington Disease Awareness Month

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“Thanks to our sponsors, our previous 11 tournaments have been a huge success, raising over $471,000 towards the fight to find a cure. Huntington disease (HD) is an incurable and debilitating ge -

netic disease that affects thousands of families in Canada,” shared Larry.

“We can say from firsthand experience that individuals and families affected by HD in our community, and across Canada, benefit enormously

from the proceeds of this wonderful event, which funds the societies’ much needed programs and services.”

The 12th annual golf tournament will take place on June 17th at Silver Creek Golf Course in New

Norway. “We are anticipating more than 140 golfers at this fantastic event and it looks like a sell out. Proceeds to go directly towards the Huntington Society of Canada and its research and service programs. Thanks to the community

for always supporting us. They have been amazing to us. We can always use more sponsors,” said Larry.

For more information visit www.4HDcamrose.ca or Facebook Huntington Society of Canada Camrose Chapter to donate.

Crime continues to rise as Liberals fail

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

Amidst a rise of violent crime in Canada, the Trudeau government continues to double down on their false narratives and failed policies. It doesn’t matter where you live, crime—particularly violent crime—is escalating fast. From Vancouver to Toronto, and from farms to First Nations’ Reserves, the public safety of Canadians across the nation is at risk.

Canadian media headlines have been plagued with reports of sex offenders being released only to continue their pattern of victimization, random attacks by repeat violent offenders, and gangs seeming emboldened to carry out their criminal activities. We have seen the tragic consequences of this in our communities. Canadians expect their justice system to work and increasingly don’t trust it.

In the eight years since Justin Trudeau took office, violent crime has increased by 32 per cent and gangrelated murders have doubled. Despite this broad increase in crime, Trudeau refuses to acknowledge his role. And further, when faced with criticism, he turns to an old tactic…pretending to take action by attacking those who own guns legally. The Liberals are adamantly focusing on this failed approach to public safety policy and violating the rights of law-abiding firearm owners.

On April 26th, the Liberals’ detailed their confiscation plan, where they will buy back legally acquired firearms from law-abiding firearms retailers in Canada.

The source of crime is not the hunter who stores their rifle away as required by law and does what they have been taught in a government-approved firearm training course or the enthusiast who goes to the range to perfect their craft. And it’s certainly not the farmer who carries a firearm out of necessity. The tragedy is that the Liberals are making life more difficult for all those folks who choose to follow the rules while making it easier for criminals to victimize the public.

The Liberals have created a revolving door in our justice system, made it easier to get bail and parole with Bill C-75, repealed mandatory minimum sentences for serious crimes with Bill C-5 (including gun crimes and assaults), and have failed to take any meaningful action even when given the opportunity. Hardened criminals are walking free because of these actions and the way Trudeau and the Liberals have decided to address it is to play politics.

I am proud to be the Member of Parliament for Battle River—Crowfoot, an area that encompasses many that are negatively impacted by the Liberals’ crusade against firearm ownership and because of rural crime, our public safety is jeopardized further due to Liberal mismanagement.

The increasing crime rates across this great country of ours need to be a priority of this government and the solutions must be cogent and understanding of the rights of Canadians. It comes down to a simple message, Canada deserves a government that will respect them and do the hard work required to rebuild the trust that has been lost in our public institutions. That is a task that Canada’s Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre are up to.

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

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Annual General Meeting

Monday,

Only OLMP has the clue

By Murray Green

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

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

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.

The Comic Strippers are back on June 17 at 8 p.m. Get ready to laugh your clothes off.

Lunch at Allen’s is a show featuring four famous artists together. Picture Murray McLauchlan, Ian Thomas, Cindy Church and Marc Jordan sharing their stories and songs together. You can see the show on June 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Shumka: Emerge is returning on July 21 for a show at 7:30 p.m.

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Make the right move in 2023

Election officially called in Alberta

By Murray Green Alberta’s chief electoral officer Glen Resler announced Writs

were issued to administer elections across Alberta. The 31st Provincial General Election will be held on May 29.

“We are excited to welcome Albertans back to the polls this month,” said Resler. “Returning officers have been appointed and we are in the process of recruiting and training nearly 20,000 election officers to conduct voting in the 87 electoral divisions across the province.”

Canadian citizens who reside in Alberta and are at least 18 years of age or older on Election Day are eligible to vote in the election.

Electors may register to vote online at www.voterlink.ab.ca until May 17, by contacting Elections Alberta or their local returning office before 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 20.

Electors can also register to vote at any advance voting location in Alberta or at their assigned voting place on Election Day.

Electors who are already registered to vote at their current address do not need to register again.

To vote in the election, electors are required to prove their identity and current address. There are several ways to do this, including providing one piece of governmentissued photo ID, including the voter’s full name, current address and a photo.

Or providing two pieces of ID, both containing the voter’s full name and one

that lists their current physical address.

Having another registered elector with identification that resides in their voting area vouch for them.

Having an authorized signatory complete an attestation form.

Electors have 28 days to vote by special ballot. Special ballots may be completed in the returning office, picked up by a designate of the elector, or mailed to the elector anywhere in the world. Applications can be submitted online on the Elections Alberta website.

Candidate nominations are now open and end on May 11, at 2 p.m.

Advance voting begins on Tuesday, May 23 and ends on Saturday, May 27.

Election Day is Monday, May 29. All voting places will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Unofficial results will be available after voting closes on Election Day. Official results will be announced on June 8, at 10 a.m.

Returning offices are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on voting days from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Returning office addresses and contact information can be found at https://elections.ab.ca/ current-election-information/returning-offices/.

For any questions or concerns regarding the provincial election, visit www.elections.ab.ca, call 1-877-422-VOTE, or email info@elections.ab.ca.

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By Lori Larsen

On May 1, Camrose

St. Patrick Catholic School gymnasium was filled with excitement, as staff and students kicked off the 2023 Tournament of Books (Champions) program.

Aimed at creating a sense that reading really is a riot, the Tournament of Books program, flagged Tournament of Champions this year, builds the passion for reading during the month of May, just in time to keep the momentum rolling throughout the summer months.

This year’s books will feature the top picks from every year since the program launched, plus extra books hand-picked by the teachers.

The books will be available for students to read throughout the month of May and voted on for Student’s Top Picks, culminating in the winning book(s) at the end of the tournament.

Book titles include:

• Be You, author Peter Reynolds

• The Day the Crayons Quit, author Drew Daywalt

• Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Edna, The Very First Chicken, author Douglas Rees

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• The Bear and the Piano, author David Litchfield

• The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors, author Drew Daywalt

• The Book With No Pictures, author B. J. Novak

• Blue Bison Needs a Haircut, author Scott Rothman

• and Too Many Pigs and One Big Bad Wolf, author Davide Cali. There is an added twist to this year’s Tournament–the Top Secret teachers vote. During the kick off assembly teachers secretly voted for their personal favourite. At the end of the program in May the teacher that voted for the winning book, that class will receive a special prize and because

Mr. Doll teaches all students, if he picked the winning book, all students will receive a prize.

Students will also be treated to some “Mystery Readers” from the community making guest appearances throughout the tournament and reading one of two of the selected books to a class of students.

At the end of May, all the books will become part of St. Pat’s library collection.

Reading is fundamental to everything we do in life and St. Pat’s has made it their mission to make sure no student misses out by finding ways, such as the Tournament of Books, to encourage lifelong reading and learning.

Turning lemons into business

By Lori Larsen

There are some very familiar sites that remind us summer is back and one of them is the speckling of little lemonade stands throughout the city. Young entrepreneurs setting up a “temporary” business learning the ways of the “corporate” world.

On Saturday, June 17 Camrose and area residents will see an influx of lemonade stands popping up in various locations throughout Camrose, as the Lemonade Day Northern Alberta initiative once again takes to the streets.

Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth, Kindergarten to high school, how to start, own and operate their own business–in this case a lemonade stand.

“Besides learning the ins and outs of operating their own business, the participants will also acquire skills in goal-setting, problem solving, budgeting and gain self-esteem, which is critical for success in their futures,” noted Community Futures East Central Alberta project coordinator/small business advisor Louise Jones. “And they will have fun along the way.”

Youth of all ages, from Kindergarten through high school, are encouraged to participate in Lemonade Day by registering on the Lemonade Day Northern Alberta website at lemonadeday.org/northern-alberta. Registration opens on March 1, 2023, and will close on June 1, 2023.

Once a participant has registered for Lemonade Day, they will then be required to work their way through the Lemonade Day app or workbook and attend a “Lemmy U” class.

With the help of the facilitator and workbooks or app, the junior entrepreneurs will learn skills including: creating budgets, setting profit-making goals, serving customers, repaying investors and giving back to the community.

As most business people will attest, location, more often than not, is synonymous with success. For that reason, Lemonade Day stand owner/ operators need to solidify the location of their stand early and pick a “sweet spot” that is sure to increase customer flow.

“Sweet Spots are locations of Camrose businesses that are willing to host a lemonade stand on Lemonade Day,” explained Jones. “We encourage participants to partner with local businesses in their participating Lemonade Day town and ‘rent’ space for their Lemonade Stand outside of that business.

“This partnership allows our Lemonade Day participants to access higher traffic areas where they will be able to attract plenty of customers to their business.”

A list of local “Sweet Spots” will be given to Lemonade Day participants to help them connect with local business owners that are aware of the program and interested in hosting a stand.

If you would like to add your business to the Lemonade Day Northern Alberta Sweet Spot list, contact louise@cfeastcentral.ca.

After the participants attend “Lemmy U” they will become eligible and can choose to enter their area’s Best Tasting Lemonade Contest.

School Resource Officer making a difference

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Thirteen-year-old Jacob McCarroll juggles the tasks of operating a Lemonade Stand, including doing test runs on his lemonade recipe, in preparation for Lemonade Day to be held on June 17. Jacob will be one of several young entrepreneurs setting up lemonade stands around Camrose.

On June 17, all participants will set up their Lemonade Stands in Camrose and officially be open for business. On that day, they will also be eligible to win the Best Lemonade Stand as well as the Entrepreneur of the Year ribbon and prize money.

Participant and owner/operator of Arizona Lemonade, 13-year-old Jacob McCarroll is excited to be taking part in the fun and informative program this year.

“I am looking forward to learning about business but also making some profit,” said Jacob, who will be using some of his gains to help pay for the fees of his recreational sports.

Profit is the name of the game in business, and all Lemonade Day participants will keep any profits they make, after expenses.

“However, giving back to the community that supported their business is another important lesson the participants will learn about during their workshop,” said Jones. “The program encourages all participants to save some, spend some and share some.”

In Jacob’s case, he hopes to be able to donate $100 to STARS Ambulance from the proceeds of his day’s business. With the prime location outside the Bill Fowler Centre located on the south side of Mirror Lake, and his homemade recipe made with lemons from his grandparents’ (and their fellow community members) lemon trees in Arizona, his fiscal prediction looks promising.

After Lemonade Day is over, the participants can then enter their business results on the Lemonade Day Northern Alberta website to be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

For more information on Lemonade Day, contact Louise Jones by email at louise@cfeastcentral.ca or by telephone at 780-781-3673 (Community Futures East Central Alberta).

By Lori Larsen

As the end of the school year approaches, Camrose Police Service (CPS) School Resource Officer (SRO) Constable Danton Bennefield reports on the program and the successes the program has and continues to experience.

The SRO Program began as a fully functional resource in 1996 providing the full time service of a uniformed police officer to all 10 schools within the City of Camrose.

“The specific programs and strategies which are used have changed over the years,” said Bennefield, “However, the main objective has stayed the same; building rapport between youth and police and providing the highest level of safety possible to every student, parent and teacher in Camrose.”

As an invaluable resource to multiple stakeholders within the school setting, the SRO not only provides an onsite presence but makes presentations, assists with special events and situations requiring police attention and provides various programs aimed specifically to assist students.

One such program is the CORE Program, which was created by CPS specifically for the youth in Camrose as a replacement for the DARE Program. “It was developed by blending the common understanding that youth need healthy connections within their communities, and providing education concerning the specific challenges they currently face,” explained Bennefield. “Youth who stay healthy, and have healthy connections can better serve their community.”

During the 2021/22 school year, the CORE program was delivered to eight different schools in Camrose to students in grades 3 and 6, reaching approximately 500 children.

Another program delivered by Constable Bennefield is The Boys’ Council. Bennefield acts as a facilitator with smaller numbers (usually eight to ten in a group) of male youths ranging in ages from 10 to 20.

“Regrettably, there are many male youths in our community who do not have a positive male role model in their lives,” said Bennefield. “These youths tend to believe men should be violent, show no emotion, use drugs and alcohol to solve or cope with their problems and be controlling and disrespectful towards women.”

The goal of The Boys’ Council is to work on debunking those myths and encourage these young males to become healthy, positive citizens.

“The Boys’ Council focuses on non-violent solutions, equality to women, and good mental health free of substance abuse and is a proactive way to help create positive healthy relationships between male youths, and prevent them from partaking in criminal activities.”

Aside from the programs aimed at specific groups, the SRO is also responsible for assisting all schools in completing at least one lock-down drill with police presence every school year. As a member of the Camrose and Area Risk Education (CARE) Coalition, the SRO assists schools with problems arising within or outside the school including: bullying, truancy, social media issues, vandalism and mischief, break and enter into school property, theft, fights, conflict, threats, assaults, child custody issues, child safety concerns at home, sex and drug related incidents.

“The SRO is utilized as a resource for schools when they feel a student needs more than just a suspension, by creating an atmosphere where students are encouraged to approach the SRO for advice and guidance.”

Recognizing that change is a continual variable and especially significant for our youth, the SRO program remains progressive in its vision and future aspirations. Continued on page 15

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Police Service School Resource Officer Constable Danton Bennefield reports on the successes of the SRO program for 2022.

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Pursuant to th e prov isions of th e Municipa l Gove rnment Act, Sectio n 60 6 of th e Revi se d St atutes of Al be rt a an d amendments thereto, PUBLIC NOTICE is he re by gi ve n that Counci l of th e Ci ty of Camros e gave fi rs t re ading to Bylaw 3267-23 on April 24, 2023

Th e purpos e of Bylaw 3267-2 3 is to amend La nd Us e Bylaw 3 222-2 2 by redi st rictin g Lots 3 an d 4, Plan 812139 2 from PR – Park s an d Recreation Di st rict to M2 – He av y Industrial Di st rict Th e re di st rictin g is intended to allow fo r indus trial uses that are consis tent with ex isting an d proposed uses in th e area , an d help meet market demand fo r 0. 4 - 0. 8 hect are (1 – 2 acre) unse rv iced indus trial lots

A Public Hearing is scheduled to be held as follow s:

Date : May 29 , 2023

Time : 5: 00 p. m.

Place: Camros e Ci ty Hall , 52 04-5 0 Avenue , Camrose, AB

Any person(s) wh o have an inte re st rega rd in g th e passing of Bylaw 3267-23 are encouraged to at tend th e Public Hearin g in person to stat e their suppor t or objections Any writ te n submission s to be considered by Ci ty Counci l are required to be submit ted no la ter than May 17, at 4: 00 pm by mail to:

Ki m Isaa k, Depu ty Ci ty Manage r, Ci ty of Camros e 5204 -50 Avenue Camrose, AB T4V 0S 8 or by emai l to: kisaak@cam ro se.c a Notice is he re by gi ve n that Counci l may therea fter withou t fu rt he r notice procee d with fi na l a pproval of Bylaw 3267-23 at th e regula r Counci l Meetin g on May 29, 2023. For additional in fo rmation, cont ac t th e Ci ty represen ta ti ve, Anna Gl over, Pl anning an d Deve lopmen t Te chnician IS L Engineerin g an d La nd Se rv ices Ltd. at phon e: 78 0.438.9000, ex t. 3286 or vi a emai l to: aglove r@ islengineering.com.

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PROPOSED BYLAW 3269 -23

Pursuant to th e prov isions of th e Municipa l Gove rnment Act, Sectio n 60 6 of th e Revi se d St atutes of Al be rt a an d amendments thereto, PUBLIC NOTICE is he re by gi ve n that Counci l of th e Ci ty of Camros e gave fi rs t re ading to Bylaw 3269 -23 on April 24, 2023

Th e purpos e of Bylaw 3269 -2 3 is to amend La nd Us e Bylaw 3 222-2 2 by adding additional word in g to Section 12 .7.1 of th e Bylaw which woul d allow an applican t to appl y fo r a Deve lopmen t Pe rmit to in sta ll a digi ta l billboard sign on Lo t 3 PU L, Bl oc k 2, Plan 0121647.

A Public Hearing is scheduled to be held as follow s:

Date : May 29 , 2023

Time : 5: 00 p. m.

Place: Camros e Ci ty Hall , 52 04-5 0 Avenue , Camrose, AB

Any person(s) wh o have an inte re st rega rd in g th e passing of Bylaw 3269 -23 are encouraged to at tend th e Public Hearin g in person to stat e their suppor t or objections Any writ te n submission s to be considered by Ci ty Counci l are required to be submit ted no la ter than May 17, at 4: 00 pm by mail to:

Ki m Isaa k, Depu ty Ci ty Manage r, Ci ty of Camros e 5204 -50 Avenue , Camrose, AB T4V 0S 8 or by emai l to: kisaak@cam ro se.c a

Notice is he re by gi ve n that Counci l may therea fter withou t fu rt he r notice procee d with fi na l a pproval of Bylaw 3269 -23 at th e regular Counci l Meetin g on May 29, 2023 . For additional in fo rmation, cont ac t Aa ro n Leck ie Manage r of Planning an d Deve lopmen t Se rv ices phon e 78 0.672.4428 or ema il to aleckie@camro se.c a.

School Resource Officer program making a difference

Continued from page 14

“Youth are becoming more and more involved in the digital world of the Internet. The SRO is regularly involved with students and staff who face issues with activity on Internet and social media applications,” noted Bennefield adding that the program is in the process of creating social media accounts to provide another way to interact with students in a

format that is comfortable to them.

“Some feel a negative stigma or anxiety in dealing with their concerns in person with a uniformed police officer, so this will provide an opportunity for the SRO to give insight and information to parents to engage in conversations outside of school about the topics learned in CORE and other programming. It will also serve as a platform

to address questions and concerns in a more private, comfortable and accessible environment.”

Results gathered from a survey conducted in June of 2021 that included feedback from students, parents and school staff regarding the SRO program indicated the following:

• 89 per cent of students believe it is very or somewhat important to have a police officer in schools

• 92 per cent of students have seen the SRO at their school before

• 97 per cent of parents believe it is very or somewhat important to have a police officer in schools

• 82 per cent of parents believe their child’s school is a safe place

• 100 per cent of staff feel comfortable approaching the SRO

• 99 per cent of staff believe it is very or some-

what important to have a police officer in schools

• 98 per cent of staff believe their school is a safe place.

Aimed at providing youth with a positive resource outside of the family and school unit, the SRO is yet another way that Camrose Police Service is identifying and meeting the needs of all members of the community.

Fire safety

By Lori Larsen

Considering the current dry conditions the need to be extremely careful with anything fire related is vital.

Currently, there is a province wide fire ban, which impacts the City of Camrose and Camrose County. Updates on the City of Camrose website indicated the City of Camrose is under a Fire Restriction. As per Camrose County’s website, effective May 5, Camrose County has enacted a Total FIRE BAN. For full details, visit https://county. camrose.ab.ca/2023/04/17/fire-advisory-2/

Camrose Fire Department would like to remind all residents of necessary precautions in order to prevent any fire incidents by providing the following safety tips.

The home

• Clear away leaves and debris from home gutters and roof and check all outdoor electrical outlets for animal nests.

• Rake up leaves and discard them in the recycle bins or at the City compost piles. Burning of leaves and yard debris within City limits is prohibited.

• Move any combustible materials away from structures.

• Never discard cigarettes in planters or on the ground, use a fire proof container and ensure the embers are completely extinguished.

“Improperly discarded cigarettes account for a high percentage of our fire calls,” said Knopf.

• Keep lighters, matches and any petroleum products safely stored and out of the reach of children.

• Use proper safety procedures when cooking on barbecues or outside grills such as: keep grills away from the sides of structures, never leave them unattended, do not have combustible items close to the grill, have a fire extinguisher close by and have a metal drip pan below the grill to catch falling grease or embers.

• Allow powered tools such as lawn mowers to cool after use and before storing away.

• Store all flammable materials in proper containers and in cool, safe places away from combustible material.

• Clean up any spilled flammable liquids immediately with an absorbent material. Dispose of the absorbent material into a sturdy, sealed plastic bag and then dispose of as flammable waste. Clean the area after with soap and water.

• Use outdoor extension cords safely and ensure they are in good condition.

• Follow the City of Camrose By-law 2867/15 regarding the use of fire pits, outdoor fireplaces and stationary barbecues.

City safety

Fire safety is every citizens concern. Recent news events in Alberta communities reminds us all of the extreme dangers and devastation of wildfires. The following are a few tips on how to prevent potential wildfires.

• Never discard cigarettes from your vehicle. Use the vehicle ashtray.

“A lit cigarette thrown from a motor vehicle can quickly ignite dry grass, leaves and other natural cover and can cause disaster during dry conditions and high fire risk,” said Knopf.

• Avoid parking your vehicle on grass or other natural areas. Park on paved, concrete, gravel or clear dirt.

“It is important to remember that vehicles’ exhaust systems can become very hot and have the potential to ignite dry grass, weeds or other combustible material.”

• Adjust all safety chains on trailers to ensure they do not drag causing sparks.

• Carry an operable, maintained fire extinguisher in your vehicle at all times.

• Open fires are prohibited on all City trails, parks and natural spaces.

• Call 911 immediately if you do see a suspicious fire or smoke. General fire safety

The dryer conditions have everyone more cognizant of the dangers of fire. Camrose Fire Department reminds everyone of some of the very basic, yet extremely important, fire safety practices.

“Make sure your home has operable and maintained smoke detectors and your family has a home fire escape plan that everyone in the home is aware of and has been practiced on a regular basis,” said Knopf.

• In the event of your clothing catching fire remember to stop, drop and roll.

• Never leave open fires, flames and cooking unattended.

“And always, when in doubt, get out and stay out,” noted Knopf. “Call 911 (fire) and let us do what we do best.”

For details on fire bans across Alberta visit www.alberta firebans.ca for more info and to sign up for notifications.

Pancakes and firetrucks great Sunday combo

Camrose Fire Department (CFD) held the annual spring Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 7. The hall was busy with residents getting in out of the brisk wind to enjoy a feast of pancakes, eggs and sausage, served up by Camrose’s very own heroes.

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Four-year-old David and his two-year-old sister Lena Tribble were playing firefighter for the morning with their own cool firefighter hats.

Camrose Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast.

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Photo to left: CFD firefighter Benjamin Wilson was happy to sell attendees some fundraising raffle tickets.

Photo to right: CFD firefighter Kolten Schiestel keeps up with the hungry crowds by pouring out pancake mix onto the hot griddle.

Pictured, left to right, are four-year-old Archer Froehler, four-year-old Jack Johnson, five-year-old Clara Froehler and seven-year-old Emily Bratrud experiencing what it is like being in one of the big, shiny, red firetrucks, during the annual spring

Photos by Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

To Mom with Love

Thank you for being the hands on, always there mom you were growing up and still are. It helped to shape the person and mom that I am today! Not only are you my Mom, but my best friend!

Love, Colette

Discover your past

By Lori Larsen

This could be the year you discover your past with a little assistance from the Camrose Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society beginning with their annual spring workshop on Saturday, May 27 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Camrose Recreation Centre (4412-56 Street), Meeting Room 1 (upstairs).

The workshop will feature the following speakers: Cindy Mailer presenting Writing Your Family History; Norm Prestage presenting Finding Your Military Ancestors; Deb Trout presenting Organizing Your Genealogy and Janine Carroll presenting Transcribing Records.

The Camrose branch consists of several Special Interest Groups (SIGs) including: Writing Your Family History, Military History and Organizing your Genealogy.

“In the writing and organization, we create goals, reach goals and get positive feedback,” explained Camrose Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society vice president Janine Carroll.

“The Military SIG is outstanding. I have learned so much about where to research. We’re very lucky to have Norm willing to share his experience and knowledge. This SIG is unique to

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Camrose in Alberta.”

Not only will you learn valuable information on how to look into your family ancestry you will also meet like-minded people who share a passion for the study of family decent.

“We want to show members of the community that working on genealogical projects together is better than working in isolation,” said Carroll, “Even though

there is so much available on the internet.”

Coffee, tea and water will be provided, attendees are asked to bring their own lunch.

The Camrose Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society meets every second Thursday of each month, January to June and September to December from 6 p.m. until approximately 8 p.m. at the Camrose Public

Library boardroom (471050 Avenue).

Members benefit from free access to the My Heritage Library Edition. Other member benefits and resources can be found at https://www. abgenealogy.ca.

For more information on the Camrose Branch visit the website at www.abgenealogy.ca/ camrose-branch

City hosts ACACA

Central Alberta art show

By Lori Larsen

Thinking of a fun and different way to treat Mom this Mother’s Day, or perhaps you just want a quiet moment to appreciate the mastery of art? Then come out to the Central Zone Art Show being held on May 13 and 14 at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre (4809-52 Street).

The City of Camrose in partnership with the University of Alberta Augustana Campus and Alberta Community Arts Clubs Association (ACACA) invites everyone to explore the world of art on Saturday, May 13 from 2 until 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 14 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

“The Alberta Wide last year was quite a successful show as we had more than 50 pieces and several artists show their works, and we had a lot of traffic throughout the month of August,” noted City of Camrose Community Services recreation program coordinator Jayda Calon. “ This will be the first central zone show that has happened in a while that showcases central artists and is the first level of competition.”

The exhibit will feature a variety of art mediums including oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings, sculpture, drawings and photography.

Continued on page 20

MOTHER’S

SPECIAL

To Mom with Love: Here is a poem we’ve written about you: Always cares for us, Loved, intelligent, unique, Gracious through and through.

We love you so much!

Love Julie and Marielle

To Mom with Love: Thank you for always having my back and for the amazing cooking you do. I am so glad that not only are you a mom, but also my best friend. I love you.

Natalie Warkentin

To Mom with Love: Happy first Mother ’s Day to my beautiful and amazing fiancé, Michelle L. xoxo

To Mom with Love: Mom, your the best Mom there’s ever gonna be! And we hope you know that! Your smart, pretty, funny, kind, helpful and lots more! We love you so much!

Heidi, Natalie and Malcolm

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ACACA Central Alberta Art Show

Continued from page 18

Works from artists around Alberta, including those local to Camrose and area, will be exhibited and artists will have their work critiqued at the conclusion of the show by art critics provided by ACACA. The jurying will provide encouraging feedback in a venue created specifically at the world of art.

For more information on the Alberta Community Arts Club Association visit the website at https://acaca.ab.ca/.

Exhibitions, such as this, gives artists a valuable opportunity to not only learn from the feedback but unite and network with other artists throughout the province. “ These shows are vital to cultivating arts in communities as it is an affordable and accessible way for any level and category of artist to get their name out there and foot in the door in a curated exhibition.”

We are very excited by this opportunity to host another ACACA show and really looking forward to viewing and supporting our local talent.”

Camrose was honoured to be able to host the Central Alberta Art Show last year and are looking forward to hosting again this year.

“Having a show like this under one’s belt is a step into the art world and a great way to also inspire our growing arts community,” said Calon.

Come one, come all to the Central Zone Art Show and take a moment to walk amidst creative works of art and appreciate the dedication, joy and focus it takes to create.

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Tofield ED closes overnight hours

By Murray Green The Tofield Health Centre

Emergency

Department

(ED) will remain closed overnights until June 2 due to on-going staffing challenges.

The ED will continue to be closed from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. seven days a week, but will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Patients arriving to the ED during the hours of closure will be referred to emergency departments in surrounding communities, or to the local medical clinic for follow-up with a family physician, as appropriate. EMS will divert patients to facilities in Camrose or Viking for emergency care, as needed.

Residents are reminded to call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7, for non-emergency, healthrelated questions. Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency.

Therriaults connect with Master Special

By Murray Green Marie

“We bought this car (in April) and look forward to getting it on the road and going to car shows. We have two sons, one from each of us in previous marriages, both of which fix cars. My son is going to help me and in the end he will get the car. He was very happy we bought a Chevrolet,” shared Paul.

“We met some people from the high arctic about 45 years ago that had this car. We didn’t even know it when we saw this car was for sale. It brought back some old memories from the north. We had the opportunity to meet with people we worked with from up there. We became friends right away. He wanted to sell this car so he could put money into a Jeep Willys that was owned by his partner, who employed my wife up north,” explained Paul.

“I have always liked old cars and this one is ready to drive, so I thought it was a good deal. Originally, I was looking for a 1946 (the year he was born), but couldn’t resist the connection to this 1940 Chevrolet. It just needs new tires. I put in a new battery in the car and I was good to go,” shared Paul.

“This car was listed for the same price as a 1946 Dodge that I found. That didn’t work out, so I found this one. One thing that

Marie

warm day. They are looking forward

attracted me to it was the colour. It looks like royalty with its maroon-red colour and with chrome, it looks just excellent,” he said.

“Now I’m looking for a place to store it, especially over the winter after it is restored. I want to drive the car now. I’ll leave it to my son to worry about painting it after I drive it for awhile.

FUN FACTS

The Chevrolet Master and Master Deluxe are American passenger vehicles were manufactured by Chevrolet between 1933 and 1942.

From 1940, a more expensive version based on the Master Deluxe was launched called the Special Deluxe. The updated corporate appearance introduced a concealed radiator behind a façade with a grille.

In 1940, (series KA and KB) were available. The Master continued to be available in Master 85 (KB) as well as the more upscale Master Deluxe model (KA). The even better equipped Special Deluxe also appeared for the 1940 model year.

Special Deluxe had a four door sport sedan, two door town sedan, two door business coupe, two door four-passenger coupe, cabriolet and a station wagon.

Engines were either 206 or 216 six cylinders with three speed manual transmissions.

On Special Deluxe model only, they added a cigarette lighter and clock on instrument panel, glove compartment light and two adjustable sun visors.

I don’t mind driving it down the highway. I won’t be driving fast, I’m going to enjoy the drive,” said Paul.

“The car is 100 per cent original, other than a few replacement parts along the way. It came out with a 216 straight six engine with a single carburetor and it has a three on the stick transmission. The odd light bulb has been changed and maybe the starter,” stated Paul.

“The car was bought with intensions of going to a demolition derby. The car was bought for $1 and then a year later, in 1968, was sold for $50 to go racing and demolition events. Low and behold, if it didn’t breakdown a few blocks from the demolition derby. It never made it the derby. So, the car sat there for a couple of years,” explained Paul.

“A lady came along and bought it in 1993 and proceeded to register it as an antique. Now it has a few nicks and scratches on it, but I’m going to leave them for now. This model has four doors (suicide doors) which

would have been good for a derby because it is longer. This is the exact car that was used to film the Bonnie and Clyde movie,” said Paul.

“I want to keep this car as original as possible,” said

Marie. A lot of the work was done in Beaumont.

“The car was originally sold in Penticton, BC, and was built in Oshawa, ON, so it is a Canadian car. It has very little rust,” added Paul.

and Paul Therriault of Camrose own a 1940 Chevrolet Master Special Deluxe car.

DELUXE MODEL

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

and Paul Therriault of Camrose enjoy taking the 1940 Chevrolet Master Special Deluxe car out for a spin on a

to going to a few car shows this summer.

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Martin named new Kodiaks coach

By Murray Green

The Camrose Kodiaks named Derrick Martin as its head coach and general manager.

“It means everything to me to have the opportunity here and welcomed into this community. The excitement here at the rink has been electric. There are not a lot of coaching jobs in junior hockey and even less that are very appealing. So when I received an opportunity to come to a city like Camrose and an organization like the Kodiaks, I jumped at the chance. They take pride in the team’s tradition,” said Derrick.

His mom was actually born in Camrose, so he knew the area before moving to Vermilion. He still has relatives in the area.

“I like the tradition and legacy the Kodiaks have. Both my wife and I are from smaller cities in Alberta, so Camrose is the right size for us. It felt like home very early on in the process. You want to be in an environment where the fans care,” added Derrick.

He joins the Kodiaks organization coming over from the Okanagan Hockey Academy where he was a coach for the past two seasons.

“Camrose has first rate facilities and a loyal fan base. I met with volunteers and you get a sense

of how important the team is to them. My early take is that this is an organization that wants to return to the glory days. It is going to take a lot of hard work to get to the championships. I don’t want to be, or in an environment where mediocrity is okay.

I talked to the veterans and they want to be a part of the group that can take this team to the next level. There is work that needs to be done in order to do that,” said Derrick. “The goal right now is to get entrenched into the community, getting the players excited about being in the community. Goal number two is replace those players that graduated out of the program. We need to do a lot of little things right and the scoreboard will take care of itself. Every detail matters.”

Previously, he was with the Spruce Groves Saints organization and in 2017-18 helped win a league championship.

“Derrick is a very passionate and detailed individual who brings a wealth of knowledge and resources with him to the Kodiaks organization,” said president of the board, Brad Huolt. “As a board we did our due diligence to make sure the right person was identified for the organization and for the community as well.”

The Kodiaks are very excited to welcome Derrick, wife Kari, an eight-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter to the organization.

“I’m perceived as firm, but fair. I believe in high accountability, when they do something right they need to know that. If they do something wrong, it is our job as coaches to teach them in the moment,” added Derrick.

He was put to work right away with the Kodiaks spring camp taking place April 21 to 23.

“I met with the scouts and they brought in quality people to the spring camp. We have some players that are going to find their way to main camp and push the conversation into being a Kodiak for next season,” he added.

“I look forward to getting to know all of the players and building a winning culture in Camrose,” Derrick added.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Derrick Martin is ready to bring the Camrose Kodiaks back to the glory days of Alberta Junior Hockey League championships.

The Holden 4-H Beef Club would like to thank Battle River Implements for their generous donation to our Club. The members are grateful for your suppor t!

Danny Gable

Danny Gable of Ohaton, AB, passed away on April 30, 2023, at the age of 64 years.

He is survived by his partner Peggy; children Josh (Sandi), Kade (Jenny) and Matt (Kara); grandchildren Kolton, Rowan, Breklynn, Monroe, Grayson and Rafe; siblings Charlie (Linda) and Barbie (Harvey); and numerous nieces nephews, relatives and friends.

He was predeceased by his brother George; parents Irvin and Eleanor; and his partner-incrime Lulu.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose, with Rev. David Erikkson officiating. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will also be held in Ft. McMurray on a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

Millie Dodds

Millie Dodds of Edmonton, Alberta, was born on November 1, 1953. She passed away on May 2, 2023, in Edmonton, at the age of 69 years.

She is survived by her brother Ken (Eva); nieces and nephews Jamie (Linda), Michelle, Benjamin, Joshua, Noah (Racheal), Ethan, Willy, James, Katherine, Daniel and Sienna; and numerous family and friends.

Millie was predeceased by her parents Dan and Fay; brother Jim; and sister-in-law Laura.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place.

Memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association.

Elsie Mjelve

September 18, 1934 ~ April 27, 2023

Elsie Mjelve of Wetaskiwin, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 88 years young.

She was born on September 18, 1934, to Peter Zilinski and Helen (Wasylena) Dowhaniuk on the family farm near Anton Lake, Alberta. She was most proud of her job as a meteorologist with the title of Leading Air Woman in the Royal Canadian Air Force for five years in Ontario and France in the 1950s. In 1966, she married Kenneth Mjelve and they moved to Fort McMurray to raise a family, where they lived for over 40 years. Ken and Elsie reached their 50th anniversary.

Elsie was wonderful with her hands. She was a prolific gardener of peonies, roses, and vegetables, which filled her days with joyful work. There was never enough time for all her sewing and quilting ideas. And she adored opera and classical music, playing it loudly all day and singing along while doing housework. Elsie was immensely proud of her family, appreciative of her friends, and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories.

Her youthful spirit is carried on by her children and grandchildren Carolyn (Darryl) Black, Brice Mjelve (Braden, Breanna, Benjamin, and Jacob), and daughter-in-law Julie Mjelve (Leif, Kiersten, and Faith); along with her siblings Mary Stanley, Julie (John) Olsen, Olga Grymaloski, Rose Gauthier, Betty Beanlands, and Pat Davis. She was predeceased by her devoted husband Ken; son Cameron; brother Victor Zilinski; and sister Sofi Wilcox.

A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Burgar Memorial Chapel, 4817-51 Avenue, Camrose, with Rev. Fred Schneider officiating.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Elsie’s memory may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

On behalf of the family of Merval Skoglund

…we want to thank each of you for your love, sympathy, kindness, thoughtfulness and encouragement upon learning of his passing. Merval set the example of what it meant to love your neighbour and community. So many of you have shared stories with us of how Merval helped you in a time of need, encouraged you through a difficult season, gave you a laugh at his jokes or simply sat and offered a listening ear when you needed someone who cared. On behalf of the entire Skoglund family, it is our earnest hope and prayer that Merval’s legacy lives on. May we appreciate his selflessness, faith and humour, and allow his example to be a model for our own lives.

We could not have imagined the extent of Merval’s impact on this world until the cards, flowers, notes and messages started pouring in. We are humbled by the extent to which some travelled to be here in support of our family.

We would like to send out a special thank you to everyone who sent or brought over flowers, food and goodies for our family during this time. Not only did we see how much we were loved, but we saw how much Merval was loved by everyone who knew him. We wish to thank our extended family, relatives near and far, neighbours, and friends who helped and supported us every step of the way, as well as everyone who came to the funeral and demonstrated such an outpouring of love for the Skoglund family. A huge thank you to the U of A Hospital doctors, nurses and staff for their devotion, expertise and compassion as our family walked through this difficult time. We could not have asked for a better team to rally around Merval and our family as we faced the devastation of this loss. To the Pastors, Greg and Jeremy, and the staff of Resurrection Lutheran Brethren Church, we thank you for the beautiful service, endless support and comfort you brought to our family at this time. To Bear Creek Funeral Home and Weber Funeral Home, we extend our thanks for the kindness and care you’ve provided to the family. Merval would have been very humbled by the gathering during his celebration of life that was filled with overwhelming support, love and community. Merval believed “a stranger is just a friend whom you haven’t met yet.”

– With thanks, gratitude, love and prayers to all, Donna and Family

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John Robert Clarence Warren

With deepest sadness our family announces the passing of John Robert Clarence Warren, our beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, on April 19, 2023, at 91 years of age.

John was born April 13, 1932, and is predeceased by his wife Marion, son Ross Warren, and grandson Michael Sparrow. He leaves to mourn his son Darrell Warren (Heather); daughters Maureen Stewart and Bobbie Glenda Schmidt; six grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; and sister Kay Hildebrand.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Hainstock’s Funeral Home, 9810-34 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 6L1.

Siegfried “Fred” Hansi Rittammer

June 24, 1937 ~ May 1, 2023

Siegfried Rittammer of Daysland, Alberta, passed away May 1, 2023, at the age of 85.

Fred was born on June 24, 1937, in Gross Orlin, Poland, to Reinhard and Hedwig (Heidi) Rittammer. World War II interrupted Fred’s early life.

In 1947, Fred, along with his family, fled Poland and came to Liebeck, Germany, where his dad found work in Winkelman’s butcher business. In early March 1949, he and his family sailed from Bremenhavin, Germany on the refugee ship, the Beaverbrae, to Canada, arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on March 11, 1949.

After a long train ride across Canada, the Rittammers arrived in Strome, Alberta, where Reinhard’s two half-brothers, Albert and Eddie Hahn, lived.

He went to Leith School – a country school. His parents lived on the farm with Albert Hahn. Reinhard found work at Gordon Mohler’s in Daysland, Walstein’s in Forestburg, and Walter Dorin’s in Holden.

The Rittammers came back to Daysland and bought City Meat Market from Gordon Mohler in 1951.

Fred and his sister Benita helped their parents in the store as they learned English in school.

Fred spent the next 44 years working at the Meat Market and owning the store, which he named Daysland Meat Market.

Fred loved sports, soccer, golf, ice curling, refereeing hockey, fishing, and hunting. Then he moved on to floor curling and card playing at the Daysland Seniors’ Centre.

In 1964, Fred married June Nielson of the Kelsey District. They raised three sons Randy, Kerwin, and Troy. Fred loved his boys. June taught school for several years, then worked at the Meat Market.

Fred is survived by his wife of 58 years June; his three sons Randy of Camrose, Kerwin (Alison) of Red Deer, and Troy (Marylene) of Edmonton; six grandchildren Conner, Emily, Gavin, Lucia, Anna, and Naomi; and sister Hanna Lewis of Nelson, BC.

Fred was predeceased by his parents Reinhard and Hedwing; three brothers in Germany; sisters Edith Rolf and Benita Hendry; mother-in-law and father-in-law Axel and Ellen Nielson; brothersin-law Robert Rolf, Dr. Mervyn Lewis, Milton Nielson, Russell Nielson, and Ernie Wakariuk; and nephew Drew Wakariuk.

A memorial service and fellowship was held 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Daysland Drop In Center.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Fred’s memory may be made to Daysland Cemetery, or to Daysland General Hospital Foundation.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

David Kenneth Rurka

November 28, 1938 - May 4, 2023

David Kenneth Rurka of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of Edmonton, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the age of 84 years.

A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from the Burgar Memorial Chapel, 4817-51 Avenue, Camrose, with Deacon Doug Tien as celebrant.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

Memorial Poems

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

Donell Nycholat, Debbie Breker, Hannah Knopf

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

Lorette Florence Banack

August 27, 1946 ~ March 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that the Banack family announces the passing of Lorette Banack at Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the age of 76 years.

Lorette was born on August 27, 1946, to Hertha and Karl (Charlie) Sulz, growing up in the Medicine Hat area with her siblings Darlene and Clint. She then attended college in Calgary where she met her lifelong friends Maxine (Banack) Sych, Sylvia Walters and Laura Tomaszewski. Through Maxine, Lorette met her love and lifelong partner Jim. Lorette and Jim were married on Septemter 21, 1968, and then moved to Buck Lake in 1971, where they have always called home. As business owners, Lorette and Jim spent much of their time together. Their beautiful work relationship and friendship allowed them to make many great memories over the years. Together, they raised two sons and enjoyed being grandparents. When Lorette wasn’t reading, she enjoyed time in her flower garden, watching and feeding the birds, and many road trip dates with Jim, especially during the fall when the colours change.

Lorette’s life will continue to be remembered and celebrated in the lives of her husband of 54 years, Jim; sons Darin (Heather) and Kalvin (Kate); grandchildren Amy (Davin) Zobel, Travis, Jake, Josh, Lexi and Thomas; great-grandson Reid; brother Clint (Barb); former daughter-in-law Kristie; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and longtime friends.

Lorette was predeceased by her parents Hertha and Karl Sulz; sister Darlene; and parents-in-law Annie and Stanley Banack.

Lorette will be laid to rest at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at St. Stanislaus Church, Round Hill, Alberta, with lunch to follow at the Round Hill Community Centre. All wishing to attend are welcome.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Heather Brzus, who has become an adopted daughter, for her help and love over the years; and to Dr. Botes and the entire staff at Serenity House and Drayton Valley Continuing Care for their care and compassion during Lorette’s illness.

As a gesture of their appreciation, the family requests that memorial donations in Lorette’s name be made directly to Serenity House through the Drayton Valley Health Foundation, 4550 Madsen Avenue, Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1N8.

Camrose boy went places in the golf world

By Lori Larsen

Camrosian born and raised Dennis Pellrene described a fascinating and somewhat spectacular career in the golf industry that got its humble beginnings on the Camrose Golf Course.

Out of high school, Dennis worked at the Pipe Mill in the laboratory as an inspector, but after the mill closed and Dennis found himself with a lot of free time, he turned his attention to the game of golf and, one might say, has never looked back.

“I totally enjoyed the game and the camaraderie on the course,” admitted Dennis.

With prompting from Prosper Atkinson, then caretaker of the Camrose Golf Course, Dennis began his long and illustrious career with golf in 1960 at the Camrose Golf Course.

“The golf course at that time was a ninehole oiled sand green golf course,” recalled Dennis. “One of my jobs was to come back to work in the evening and fog the course with Malathion mixed with diesel fuel, which would drip onto the manifold and create an insecticide fog to kill mosquitoes.”

Without any wonder, Dennis grew to detest the nasty flying pests resulting in his eventual move to the West Coast.

At the time, principles of the course, Ed Shuman, Dave Ayre, Happy Hales, Lou Glendening and Bill Creed began plans on converting the oiled sands to grass greens and Dennis was hired as the greenskeeper, where he remained until 1964.

“During the winter months, I made ice at the curling rink and eventually managed the facility.”

With a desire to continue growth in the golf industry, Dennis accepted a position as the assistant superintendent of the St. Catharines Golf and Country Club under the tutelage of John Piccolo.

Dennis learned a great deal from Piccolo through listening, golfing and experiencing course conditions due to a variety of climate changes, which assisted him in learning methods of prevention and methods of eradication for a myriad of turf diseases.

He spent four years at the Country Club, when he was informed of a Superintendent’s position at Erie Downs in Fort Erie. “I would be the boss and my decisions would make a difference to all aspects of the site,” noted Dennis, of the easy decision to move on once again.

During his time at Erie Downs, he masterminded two particular projects of which he is very proud, including the drainage project and the restoration of the bunkers on the course.

“Rather than dumping the sand in the parking lot and hauling it to the site with small dump carts, I decided to do the project in the dead of winter. The dump trucks would arrive and we would take them out to each bunker and dump the selected amount of sand in each bunker. In the spring, all

we had to do was spread it out,” explained Dennis, adding that a fascinating tidbit was that the sand was vacuumed up from the bottom of the Niagara River at a specific distance from the falls.

“The granulation for bunker sand at this section and distance from the falls met all the criteria for bunker sand. However, what we didn’t expect was later in the year, we had thousands of tomato plants germinate as a result of seeds being lodged in the same area as the sand.”

In 1970, Dennis once again advanced his career in golf with a move to Glen Abbey in Oakville, where he spent the next 12 years. “My new responsibilities included an 18-hole golf course, a small ski hill with snowmaking and two lifts.”

The incredible opportunity came when Glen Abbey general manager Reg Acomb offered Dennis the position.

Acomb had plans to have the Jack Nicklaus organization design a course more conducive for spectators that would house the Canadian Open at the Glen Abbey, and Dennis was to be part of that project overseeing the development for Genstar.

On the suggestion of the Nicklaus Golforce organization, Dennis attended the University of Guelph in the winter, completing courses that advanced his skills in greenskeeping.

Nearing the end of two years of construction, Jack (Nicklaus) was on a final construction visit when he asked Dennis to come with him to Muirfield and view the mounds around the Clubhouse, an offer Dennis could not refuse.

“When I was there, Jack was playing golf with a friend and I asked if I could tag along.”

During that round of golf, Dennis made a suggestion to Nicklaus about damming a small creek that ran through the course in an effort to back up the water to enhance and penalize an errant shot. “He looked at me for a second and said, ‘Dennis, you just paid your way down here.’”

After two years of construction at Glen Abbey, the first Canadian Open was held in 1977, on a the newly designed course with strategically constructed hills designed for fans, so everybody could see the action.

With the success of the new course and three more openings at Glen Abbey under his belt, it was time for Dennis to move on.

“My next stop was at Scarboro Golf and Country Club, where I spent the next 11 years,” said Dennis.

The course is situated on the east side of Toronto. “ Scarboro Golf Club had a very warm membership in which I was treated as family.

“The staff and I produced a very wellconditioned course with some of the exper-

tise learned along the way, but after 11 years there, I became complacent, looking for a new experience.”

In 1993, Dennis took over the position as Superintendent of the Capilano Golf and Country Club in Vancouver. “I arrived here for a challenge and I was up to my armpits in problems. Little did I know, the area receives 120 inches of rain each year.

“The course was in very bad condition. The membership was playing a 16 green golf course, with two holes on temporary greens and some of the others were not far behind.”

However, to his advantage, the Club had a new automatic irrigation system that was supplied by piping water from two lakes 100 feet above on the mountain slope. “I hired a consultant whom we used at Glen Abbey and Scarboro–Corrie Almac, an agronomist. He designed a new fertility program for the site.”

The next project involved the completion of a sympathetic bunker restoration program and then a complete drainage project.

“That proved to be very successful and, throughout the next few years, all the fairways were drained and the greens were slit drained also, which made a huge difference.”

The next project was a bit of a harder sell, the removal of trees to allow more sunlight to reach the green site on a daily basis. An inventory of all the trees around each green site was entered into a computerized software program to identify the trees that were shading each site. “We could see and track sunlight each hour of the day and every day of the year.”

This project also proved to be very successful and was a contributing factor to the incredible play members now get to experience.

In 1999, Dennis was chosen as the CGSA’s Superintendent of the Year, a pinnacle of an amazing career that began on the Camrose Golf Course.

During his golf journey, he was fortunate to attend the Masters twice.

“Whenever we travelled, I would make it a point to locate and talk to fellow superintendents. It’s a great business to be associated with as the camaraderie is worldwide.”

Dennis retired in 2006 and, along with wife Laura, lived in Tsawwassen. “We would spend our summers on our boat either in the San Juans or the Gulf Islands. In the winter, we would travel around the world.”

In September 2022, Dennis organized and attended a reunion of a group fondly known as the Rink Rats, in Camrose. He reminisced, along with the other Rink Rats, about simpler times.

This young boy, who grew up in Camrose, a small rural community, cleaned ice in the winter months and then worked for a (then) small town golf course, set his sights for bigger things and, with hard work and tenacity, accomplished them.

“It is hard for me to imagine that as a poor boy from Camrose, I would complete this journey at this prestigious golf course in West Vancouver,” said Dennis, with a wellearned degree of pride.

The success stories that come out of Camrose never cease to amaze.

Submitted

Dennis, current day, taking in a round at the Capilano Golf and Country Club in Vancouver, BC.

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Dennis, far right, pictured with Jack Nicklaus in 1975 at the Glen Abbey Golf Course.

Helpful Tips for Writing Classified Ads Which Get Results!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE DR. “MAC” SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND for post-graduate education in nursing is accepting memorials. To donate or for applications and information, please write to AARN Education Trust Fund. 11620-168 St., Edmonton, AB T5M 4A6.

LEGION LADIES’ AUXILIARY – SPRING STRAWBERRY TEA Wednesday, May 10, 2-4 p.m., Legion Hall. Admission $5.

VENDOR MARKET – Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hay Lakes Library is hosting the annual “Spring Vendor Market & Plant Sale” featuring: over 25 amazing vendors, a silent auction, food trucks, bouncy castles for the kids and more all at the Hay Lakes Agriplex!

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE

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ADULT MALE WITH DOWN SYNDROME – looking for roommates. Prefer elderly, receiving FMS funding, or eligible for FMS funding. Furnished home with recreation activities and yard. Please text 780-2810413.

DOWNTOWN CAMROSE OFFICE – Self-contained, 500 sq. ft., main floor office with great street view. Half block off Main at 4911-50 Avenue. Immediate occupancy. $600/mo. plus power. Call Corey 780-679-3555.

FOR LEASE

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

VARIOUS CERAMIC PLANTERS – One pair 18” h x 19” w, $50 ea., one pair 15” h x 19” w, $25 ea, one 18” h x 11” square, $30. 780-672-4163.

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

METAL HEADACHE RACK – for small domestic truck. Length 75”, width 57¼”. $95 obo. Call Dave 780-8553023.

GARAGE SALES

1008 ROBERT STREET, OHATON – Housewares, dishes, books, tools, garden tools, old items, some FREE stuff. May 11-13, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued)

410A EDGEWOOD CLOSE

– Downsizing! High chair, Singer sewing machine in cabinet, two VCRs with tapes, and lots more! May 10, 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Eat to lower your risk of diabetes

By Murray Green Diabetes

is when your body cannot properly use and store the sugars broken down from food. According to Alberta Health Services this can lead to high blood sugar.

There are many treatments available, including medication, physical activity and healthy eating. Making healthy food and lifestyle choices may help lower your diabetes risk. It may also help you manage diabetes if you already have it.

Eat regularly to keep energized throughout the day. It can be helpful to eat earlier in the day.

meal. Try a Mediterranean Salad with cheese recipe (search on ahs.ca for the recipe). It is full of vegetables, fibre, protein and unsaturated fats.

Try eating different coloured fruits and vegetables every day.

Make water your drink of choice and limit sugarsweetened drinks. The added sugars in drinks such as pop can add extra calories. Extra calories over time may increase risk of obesity, which can increase your risk of chronic diseases including diabetes.

BUSINESS KEEPS BUILDING AT HAUSER HOME HARDWARE WE’RE HIRING!

Delivery Truc k Driver

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.

Eat a variety of vegetables each day. It may lower your risk of getting diabetes or heart disease. Try filling half your plate with a variety of vegetables at every meal.

Snack on carrots or celery sticks. Use spinach as a topper on your pizza.

Add vegetables to your sauces. Try adding bell peppers to your marinara sauce, add zucchini strips to your pasta noodles. Include at least two types of vegetables at each

SPECIA L O C CASIONS

Choose a diet or sugarfree option and choose sparkling water instead of regular pop.

Fill a bottle with water and carry it with you so you get in the habit of choosing water to drink.

Making healthy food choices can lead to long-term health. Start with making small changes. For more tips on how to make healthy eating a habit, call Health Link at 811 to speak with a dietitian.

DEATHS

Danny Gable of Ohaton, on April 30, at 64 years of age.

Siegfried “Fred” Hansi Rittammer of Daysland, on May 1, at 85 years of age.

Millie Dodds of Edmonton, on May 2, at 69 years of age.

David Kenneth Rurka of Camrose, on May 4, at 84 years of age.

Missed Delivery Policy

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

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Benefits of working at Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre

• an exciting retail work environment

• competitive wages

• oppor tunities for advancement

• oppor tunit y to learn about the thousands of products Home carries

• a clean, safe working environment

• oppor tunit y to help customers live bet ter lives

• company benefits

• staf f discount

Apply with resumé and references to Jill…

6809-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-8818

Fax 780-672-8809

Email jill@hhbccamrose.ca

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS

Estate of DAVID A. DANCE , who died on April 11, 2023.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by May 31, 2023, and provide details of your claim with KATHERINE TENNANT at 101, 4816-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V1.

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

FREE ADVERTISING

If you have personal items (not related to a profession, trade or business) valued at $100 or less, we will give you a FREE CLASSIFIED AD

Your message will be delivered to almost 13,500 households!

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- “No Experience Required” positions available in our raw pet food packaging and processing departments starting at $18.00/hr

- We are also looking for skilled meat cutters, band saw operators and livestock processors. $20.00/hr to $30.00/hr to start depending on applicant’s level of experience and expertise.

Hardworking and reliable candidates will have the opportunity to enroll into our new management trainee program that will offer professional advancement opportunities with career based salaries.

GR APHIC DESIGNE R

We’re adding to our Creative and Print team!

• Create ads that are suited to billboard and curbside adver tising for a diverse client base across Canada.

• Work with a wide range of le formats from a variet y of creative o ces to produce proofs and production les.

• Assist or take turns operating wide-format eco-solvent printers and vinyl plotters.

• Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

• Beautiful, clean, quiet o ce and production rooms.

• Competitive salar y based on experience.

• Health and dental bene ts.

• RRSP matching program.

If you’re a positive and enthusiastic individual, who is willing to work with the team wherever the moving bottlenecks are, and you have high customer ser vice standards then please send your resumé to kholliday@magnetsigns.com

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Electricians and Electrician’s Helper

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WE AR E GROWING OUR MARKE TING TE AM

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

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

THE INDIVIDUAL WE ARE SEEKING

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

COMPENSATION

* Guaranteed base as you learn

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

* A car allowance will be provided

HOW TO APPLY

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

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Housing sales slow down

By Murray Green

The latest data is in and the Camrose real estate market is off to a rough start this year.

The total amount of sales reported in the 2023 quarter one (Q1) is less than half of what it was this time last year (51 sales vs 104 sales). In addition, of all the properties that sold in the first quarter of 2023, only six were over $400,000, which is down from the 20 sales over $400,000 reported in 2022 Q1.

“As a result, the 12-month rolling average sale price, which includes all residential category types, declined by 4.56 per cent, while the 12-month rolling median sale price declined by 3.89 per cent,” shared Jacobus Slabbert of HarrisonBowker Camrose.

The overall softening of the local real estate market is not surprising, given the historically high inflation rates experienced throughout the global economy.

“In order to combat this rising inflation, the Bank of Canada has increased interest rates to

levels not seen since 2008. Although these interest hikes are intended to curb inflation, it also results in an overall cooling of most markets, including real estate. In addition, the higher lending rates have also resulted in many new home buyers not being able to qualify for higher valued properties, which could in part explain the low number of sales over $400,000,” said Jacobus.

“It is still too early to tell if the recent decline in market activity and overall sale price values are here to stay. Hopefully, things will bounce back in the next quarter, which is typically the busiest quarter of the year.”

The average sale price in 2023 Q1 was $264,966, which is down 9.69 per cent from last quarter and down 17.27 per cent from the same time last year. The rolling 12-month average declined by 4.56 per cent.

The median sale price in 2023 Q1 was $255,000, which is down 14.29 per cent from last quarter and down 15.27 per cent from the same time last year.

The rolling 12-month av-

erage declined by 3.89 per cent.

There were only six sales over $400,000 in 2023 Q1, which is four less than last quarter and 14 less than the same time last year.

The average days on market was 72 days, which is down eight days from last quarter and up one day from the same time last year.

In rural Camrose County, there were 13 reported sales in 2023 Q1, which is three more sales than last quarter and the same number of sales reported in 2022 Q1.

The average days on market was 55 days, which is down 57 days from last quarter and down nine days compared to the same time last year.

In rural Flagstaff County, there were only two reported sales in 2023 Q1, which is one more sale than last quarter, but seven less sales than what was reported in 2022 Q1.

The average days on market was 236 days, which is up 136 days compared to last quarter and up 57 days compared to the same time last year.

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week Move-in ready bungalow

By Lori Larsen

This three-bedroom bungalow, located close to schools and recreational areas, is ready for its new owners to come along and make it their own.

The large living room will become the gathering spot for family and friends, but is also great for spending some down time in a sunny seat in front of the big front window.

The kitchen offers plenty of room to prepare family dinners. Updated cabinets with undermount lighting add style with practicality. The adjacent dining area will be handy for family meals or where children can catch up on school work.

The main floor primary bedroom combines the space of two bedrooms in order to include an en suite shower and convenient laundry area and is open to some more small projects to make it an ideal master suite.

Another bedroom and a four-piece main bathroom with jetted tub finishes off main floor and, with the addition of mobility assistance features, all living can be done on the main level.

MOTHER'S DAY EDITION

Why do mothers have to go to the optometrist twice? Because they have eyes in the backs of their heads. It's not easy being a mother these days. Texting in all caps just doesn't have the same impact as good old -fashioned YELLING!

Motherhood: "I would die for you, but I really don't want to make you dinner."

Son: "Why is our food so cold and bland?"

Dad: "Because your mother put her hear t and soul into it ."

A Police Sergeant asked a recruit during his exam, "What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother ?" The recruit replied, "Call for back up."

My Mom as a Mom: "You get what you get. Deal with it."

My Mom as a Grandma: "Would you like your grilled cheese sandwich cut into stars or hear ts?"

Mother to son: "I'm warning you! If you fall out of that tree and break both your legs, don't come running to me!"

Kid to Mom on Mother's Day : "How does break fast in bed sound?"

Mom: "Oooh, that sounds lovely!"

Kid: "Great, I'll have bacon, hash browns and two eggs." Whenever there is a baby delivered on a T V show, all moms are required to say, "That is de nitely not a newborn!"

Before I had kids, I thought I would be the chillest mom ever, but that's because I didn't know they break all your things, lose all their stu and take three years to get out of the car

I think my favourite part of being a mother has been sacri cing my body, career, mental stabilit y and physical appearance to wait on them hand a foot Only to be met with, "You don't do anything for me!" when I ask them to pick up a fruit snack wrapper It's ver y rewarding

Good moms let you lick the beaters. Great moms turn them o rst

Telling a mom to relax while her family does everything on Mother's Day is like telling a pilot to relax while the passengers y the plane

The basement is mostly complete, including new drywall, with a large family/recreation room combination that features a corner stone fireplace and a bar located in the centre. All you need to add is your choice of flooring and you will have the perfect space for family nights or entertaining.

A three-piece bathroom with tiled shower and “as is” hot tub, plus an additional bedroom only requiring some flooring, and it will be ready for an older child to enjoy some privacy.

Outside, enjoy your backyard covered deck overlooking the fenced and fully landscaped backyard and every homeowner’s wish–a 23’ x 25’ heated garage.

With a good location, 4506-61 Street, and budget friendly price of $279,900, the potential for this home is well worth it. Join Matthew Mayer or Sarah Kjos at an open house on Thursday, May 11 from 4 until 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 13 from noon until 2 p.m., or, for a private viewing, contact Matthew or Sarah at:

I bought my mom a mug that says, "Happy Mother's Day from the World's Worst Son." I forgot to send it to her, but I think she knows.

Daughter: "Mom, what's it like to have the greatest daughter in the world?"

Mom: "I don't know, dear, you'll have to ask Grandma." Mother's Day is a special day when I get to do the dishes and yell at my children to stop making siren noises while I wear a hand -painted macaroni necklace. I just caught myself rinsing out a Ziploc bag to reuse later because it wasn't ver y dir ty. It's happened. I've o cially turned into my mother

Things Mom Would Never Say

• How on ear th can you see the T V sitting so far away from it ?

• Yeah, I used to skip school a lot , too

• Just leave ever y light in the house on. It makes the house look more cheer y.

• Let me smell that shir t – yeah, it's good for at least another week

• Go ahead and keep that stray dog, honey. I'll be glad to feed and walk him ever y day.

• Well, if Brandon's mom says it's okay, that's good enough for me.

• Your cur few is just a general time to shoot for It's not like I'm running a prison around here.

• I don't have a tissue with me – just use your sleeve

• Don't bother wearing a jacket – the windchill is bound to improve