June 6, 2023 Camrose Booster

A Special Ride for Nate

Annually, a group of area motorcycle riders gather to make a difference in the life of someone special This group of individuals who share the passion for the open road on Harleys, Hondas, Bugattis and other bike brands aren’t shy about showing just how big-hearted and caring they are by helping look after someone, or a family, with a unique need(s) This year,

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Enns Camrose Chapter will be gathering on Saturday, June 17 at

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to hold a Ride to Support Special Needs Kickstands up for Nate, an initiative you will recall reading about in last week’s edition of The Camrose Booster, aims to help Nate Petruk and his family raise funds for his significant medical expenses

Nate came into this world with complex health challenges that are life long and a tremendous burden to family

This Ride to Support Special Needs will include a pancake breakfast, 300-km bike ride, live entertainment, post-ride beer gardens and live entertainment The day kicks off at 9:00 a m

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Hesje Observatory open for drop-in viewing

By Murray Green

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is ready to welcome students and the public to view the stars and planets at the Hesje Observatory in Miquelon Park. The telescope is programmed to find distant objects through a computer.

Drop-in Thursdays will be held on June 8 and 15 at 10:30 p.m. before moving to 11 p.m. on June 22 and 29. The time reverts back to 10:30 p.m. on July 6 to 20 and then to 10 p.m. on July 27 and August 3.

Starting on August 11, the drop-ins move to Friday evenings, that night at 10 p.m. Then on August 18 and 25, the time moves forward to 9:30 p.m.

View the Augustana website at www.ualberta. ca/augustana/research/ centres/amlrs/observatory/programs-and-events. html for calendar and weather updates that may affect the schedule. If you are unsure if the observatory is open or closed, email hesjeobservatory@ualberta.ca and ask. A drop-in rate will be charged at the door.

The observatory is also available for bookings for an in-person Stargazing and Astronomy program,

which includes two hours of uninterrupted time at the observatory for your group.

The Hesje Observatory is located at the Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Station (AMLRS). Miquelon Provincial Park is a dark sky preserve, so it is an ideal place for an astronomical observatory, as there is minimal light pollution to hinder the excellent view of the night sky.

The telescope in the observatory provides a digital feed to the classroom in the AMLRS, and will eventually be able to be remotely accessible at Augustana and online. There is an observation deck around the dome where portable telescopes can be set up.

The addition of the observatory will benefit Augustana students, professors, teachers and anyone else who is interested in astronomy. The observatory is a centre for opportunity, giving astronomy enthusiasts access to the high-tech instruments necessary to study beyond Earth and into the cosmos.

The Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Station in Miquelon Lake Provincial Park is the first of its kind in Western Canada. It’s the only university ob-

servatory in a dark sky preserve and that means outer space is that much more visible—not only to researchers, but the general public too.

Your eyes can see a few hundred stars on a good night, but out in a rural dark sky preserve, that number goes up to 3,000 stars.

With an aperture in the telescope of 17 inches (43 centimetres), it has very high light gathering power, allowing researchers and other users to see and study deep into the stars.

The observatory will help university students gain a better understanding of astronomy and perhaps inspire younger minds as well.

The building and dome that houses the telescope was built in the fall of 2019, and the telescope arrived in spring 2020.

The facility was made possible by a $500,000 donation from retired businessman and university alumnus Brian Hesje, whom the facility is named after. The donation was greater than expected, and allowed the university to build more than just the observatory.

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Compost and a garden of love

During a glorious long weekend in Victoria, BC, I had the pleasure of visiting the Abkhazi Garden, which I’d never heard of before.

I expected to enjoy the garden and I did. I didn’t expect to receive a life-affirming realization. Several weeks later, it’s still reverberating in my mind.

So, here’s the story of the Abkhazi garden.

In 1922 in Paris, 20-year-old Peggy Pemberton-Carter met 23-year-old Prince Nicholas Abkhazi.

Peggy was born in Shanghai. At age three, both her parents died. She was adopted by a domineering world-travelling mother. Peggy and her mother lived in various places: England, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Egypt and China.

Prince Nicholas was the last surviving son of an ancient line of kings of Abkhazia on the Black Sea. He’d been living in Paris in exile since he escaped the Bolshevik Revolution.

As one story described them, Peggy and Nicholas were “amiable,” taking walks together, visiting galleries and speaking in their common language of French.

Peggy’s mother didn’t approve of a budding romance with the penniless prince. She whisked her daughter back to Shanghai. But over the years, Peggy and Nicholas did exchange letters. ***

When the Second World War broke out, Prince Nicholas joined the French army, but was captured. He was imprisoned in a German war camp. Meanwhile, when the Japanese took control of Shanghai, foreigners living in China became “Enemy Subjects”. In 1943, all foreigners–including Peggy–were interred in prison camps until the end of the war.

In 1945, Peggy was released from prison camp. She used a small stash of traveler’s cheques she’d kept hidden in a talcum powder can to pay for passage to San Francisco. From there she travelled to Victoria, British Columbia, where she had friends. She purchased a rocky one-acre lot.

During the war, Peggy and Nicholas had lost touch. Neither one knew if the other had survived. But in 1946, Peggy received a letter from Nicholas. At Nicholas’s suggestion, they met in New York. They had not seen one another for 13 years. She was 44, he was 47. They returned to Victoria, married in November 1946, and lived together happily for more than 40 years. Nicholas died in 1987 at age 88, and Peggy in 1994 at age 92.

But that’s not where the story ends.

***

Peggy and Nicholas did not have children, but they spent 40 years together creating and refining the spectacular Abkhazi Garden. It’s a wonderland of flowering rhododendrons, ornamental cherries, magnolias and woodland perennials. Peggy referred to the garden as their child.

Over the years, starting with the first public garden tour in 1949, thousands of visitors have visited and been inspired. After Peggy’s death in 1994, the garden was purchased by The Land Conservancy of British Columbia to save it from developers.

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A few weeks ago when I visited the Abkhazi Garden, I did not know the story, but the beauty of the garden took my breath away.

As I was walking by one of the staff people who was chatting with a visitor, I overheard the staff person say, “We compost every day.”

That comment stuck in my mind–and it’s why I’m telling you this story. Think about it. Compost is made of rotting plant matter and/or manure. It’s quite disgusting, really. But when compost is incorporated into soil, it improves the soil’s physical, chemical and biological properties. The soil flourishes and so do whatever seeds or plants live in it.

Out of rottenness, excrement and deadness comes flourishing life and beauty. Out of being orphaned and exiled, out of revolution and war and imprisonment–and then on a rocky acre of land–Peggy and Nicholas shared love and created beauty.

Since visiting the Abkhazi garden, I’ve looked at a few aspects of my life that I don’t love and thought, “How could I use those aspects as compost?”

Just a thought. Maybe the story–like compost–will inspire something loving and beautiful for you too.

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

Election outcome I have lived in Camrose until recently. I am now nomading to familiarize myself with other parts of Canada. I returned to Camrose for a visit during the Alberta 2023 Election. I just wanted to express my thoughts about last Monday’s results in this constituency.

I am sad that the Camrose Constituency is so partisan that the majority of voters could not see past their party loyalty, and recognize that Richard Bruneau would have been a gift as an MLA. He had the skills required, and would have worked hard to actively represent Camrose Constituency’s best interest.

I hope that the Camrose Constituency doesn’t remain complacent, and will express their displeasure if they see the Alberta government adopt any ac-

tion that is not in the best interests of the most vulnerable in our society. If we take care of this sector of society, then all Albertans will benefit.

The UCP have the majority. We as Albertans need to be the opposition if public health care, public education, programs to support older adults, people who have health challenges and families facing home insecurity are threatened. Canadians have a reputation of being kind and compassionate. Let’s base our decisions on those qualities.

Donna Hackborn, formerly of Camrose

Vandals disheartening

Driving to the family farm in Strathcona County on the long weekend took us right through the heart of the Camrose electoral district. We were disheart-

ened to see the number of political signs that had been vandalized–all orange.

The NDP party does not line up perfectly with our values, so we found it interesting that we felt pushed toward voting NDP, away from any other party and their followers who would show such blatant disregard for property.

So to those belonging to every political party involved in an election: encourage your supporters to have respect for those with whom they disagree. Start an open-minded conversation with them. Too many places in the world have become politically polarized, let’s not go that way. That is not the Alberta we know and love.

Colleen and John Whidden, Medicine Hat

STUDENT FAIR

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• “What do you call an Irishman squished between two large panes of glass?” “Paddy O’Door!” This joke from Brian Nelson was the winner of the joke contest held by Pop’lar Books to celebrate Humour Month in May. The staff at Pop’lar Books selected the winning entry. Janice DePaoli presented Brian with his prize, a $25 gift certificate.

• The Annual Run for Shelter 10 km race and 3 km Fun Run raised approximately $3,100 for family violence prevention programming at the Camrose Women’s Shelter. Run for Shelter Coordinator, Melanie Simmet, was very pleased with support from participants, organizers and the business community, adding that the event raised for the shelter over the past seven years, totals $17,000. Finishing the 10 km race with the fastest time of 36:59.5 minutes was Dale Schlenker of Tofield, followed by Brian Spielman of Camrose at 39:02.3. Paddi Grant of Bitter n Lake was the top female racer at 45:43.3. Don Hutchinson was first in the 3 km Fun Run with a time of 13:15. Sean and Wes Campbell placed second and third.

• The Bank of Montreal donated $300 to the Camrose Public Library. Assistant Branch Manager, Helen Wer ner, presented the donation to Robert Earley, Chair man of the Camrose Public Library Board.

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• On Saturday, May 28, the Camrose Fire Department hosted its Third Annual HoseCoupling Competition in Camrose with the Westlock men’s and ladies’ teams taking first place. A total of 18 teams, 11 men’s and 7 ladies’, came from Daysland, Forestburg, Olds, South Cooking Lake, St. Paul, Westlock, Sherwood Park and Edmonton

The Camrose No. 1 team came in second with a time of 84.15 seconds, only 8/10 of a second behind Westlock, and third place winner was Olds with a time of 88.48 seconds. In the ladies’ competition, Cooking Lake came in second with 60.09 seconds, 11.28 seconds behind Westlock, and Camrose Ladies placed third with a time of 61.87 seconds.

• The 35th annual meeting of the Alberta Chamber of Commerce will be held in Camrose on June 10, 11 and 12. Guest speakers will be A. John Ellis, President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce; George B. McLellan, Alberta’s Ombudsman and retired RCMP Commissioner; and Dr. Chester A. Ronning, retired Canadian diplomat and expert on Asian affairs.

• The Honorable Horst Schmid, Minister of Culture, Youth and Recreation will be in Camrose on June 7 for two important functions. At noon, he will address a luncheon sponsored by The Camrose Chamber of Commerce for 4-H Achievers in conjunction with their Achievement Day Sale. At 4:00 pm at the museum he will present a chair, which was one of the original fur nishings of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

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CARBON STORAGE HUB

You’re invited to attend an Open House for the Atlas Carbon Storage Hub.

The Atlas Carbon Storage Hub proposed by Shell, Suncor, and ATCO would store CO 2 emissions generated in the Alberta Industrial Heartland region. If built, the storage hub would store CO2 emissions captured by Shell’s proposed Polaris Carbon Capture project, as well as potential carbon emissions from Suncor and ATCO’s proposed Heartland Hydrogen Hub. Atlas would also serve as an open-access hub to store CO2 from other third-party industrial sources. Atlas would safely and permanently store CO2 underground under areas of Beaver County and Camrose County. Please join us to learn more about the project, meet the team, ask us questions, and provide us with feedback as we continue to develop the project.

OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

Ryley

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Ryley Community Hall

5103-49 Street, Ryley

Round Hill

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Round Hill & District Community Centre

9 Township Road 484, Round Hill

Presentation begins at 4:30 p.m. and dinner will be provided.

For any questions, please contact:

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Special Olympics athletes to raise awareness

By Lori Larsen Special Olympics Alberta

Camrose affiliate athletes are out and about in the community, raising awareness and funds and occupying the playing fields with some action packed ball.

Until June 8, the Camrose Safeway store will once again be hosting an awareness campaign and fundraiser to assist Special

Olympics Alberta by collecting donations at the tills.

Sobeys/Safeway/IGA has been a partner with Special Olympics for many years and hopes to raise $1 million with the help of customers.

On June 3 and 4, Special Olympic athletes held a meet and greet at the Camrose Safeway store, chat-

ting with the public and building awareness on not only the amazing amount of sports the athletes participate in, but also sharing gratitude with the community for their generosity and support for all things Special Olympics.

On June 17, come on out to the ballpark and cheer on your Special Olympics Alberta-Camrose softball team at their first tourna-

ment after a four-year suspension during the pandemic and post pandemic. Games will take place from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Kin Park diamonds 1, 2 and 3.

Show your support for the Special Olympics (Camrose) athletes by stopping by Safeway and making a donation or coming out to the ball diamond and watching them do what they love to do–play sports.

64 YEARS OF

Jaywalkers’ Jamboree

Lucy Overland enjoyed her pancakes.

Hal Strudwick entertained the crowd.

Lexis Drader added some colour to the event.

Cousins Zaylee Kirsch and Logan Lestus dreamed of pink elephants.

Doug Hauck of Camrose found some good deals, while shopping.

Four-year-old Alice Yagelnisky went fishing for prizes.

Photos by Murray Green, Camrose Booster

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Music Lessons

For all ages we offer a variety of private lessons: brass, piano, clarinet, saxophone, flute, recorder, violin, guitar,voice.

Music Together

Infants, toddlers and preschoolers exploring music in family style classes with their parents or caregivers through songs, instruments, rhythm chants and movement activities. Ages: 0-4.

Music With Children

An early childhood music program for 4-8 year olds in which they discover music in a natural way through games, songs, rhymes, movement, and rhythm instruments.

Keyboard Explorers

For children 6-10 years of age who have completed the Music with Children program and wish to continue their musical training through piano instruction.

Contact: Charlene Brown, Conservatory Administrator charlene.brown@ualberta.ca | 780.679.1673

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Failure to submit a statement of concern ma y affect your rights to apply for an NRCB review

Viewing the Application

A complete copy of the application and supporting documents submitted by the applicant under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act may be viewed on the NRCB website at www.nrcb.ca (under Confined Feeding Operations / Public

Powerline Baseball League led by Rivals

By Murray Green

The Rivals edged Camrose Roadrunners 9-8, and hold sole possession of first place in Powerline Baseball League as May closes.

In a high scoring contest, The Rivals came out on top over the Roadrunners to move its record to 6-0 to start the season undefeated, on May 29.

The night before, Rosalind topped the Vegreville Blue Jays 13-3. On May 25, Camrose doubled Tofield 6-3 and Armena blanked Rosalind 10-0.

In other games, The Rivals edged Vegreville 2-1,

Camrose doubled Armena 6-3 and Rivals outlasted Rosalind 7-5.

On June 6, The Rivals visit Armena, Tofield travels to Rosalind. The next day, June 7, Vergreville meets Camrose and Rosalind heads to Heisler to play The Rivals. Vegreville is in Tofield and Camrose battles Armena on June 8. Armena faces Rosalind on Sunday afternoon, at 3 p.m. on June 11. The Rivals take on Vegreville and Tofield heads to Camrose on June 14. Rosalind is in Vegreville and Armena plays in Tofield on June 15.

Battle River author, poet honoured

By Murray Green

An installation of a sign, commemorating Battle River author and poet Robert Kroetsch, will take place on June 16 at the Heisler Hotel.

Kroetsch (June 26, 1927 to June 21, 2011), always regarded Heisler as his home. In his worldwide travels, or as recipient of countless awards for his work, he referred to growing up on the Battle River at Heisler. Throughout his life, he returned home as often as he could. He died in Central Alberta and is buried in the Heisler St. Martin’s Cemetery.

Despite earning his living in academic and other settings, far from the Alberta prairies, Robert Kroetsch was a leader in place-based writing stemming from the Battle River landscape and rural ways of life including farming, gardening, people and communities.

He was a prolific observer, imaginer, interpreter and writer with nine novels, 14 poetry books and countless other works that went on to become landmarks in Canadian and western Canada literature.

Despite his success, he is appreciated as much for his generosity as a friend and colleague who inspired countless others to pursue their love of life and literature–among them, his daughters Laura Kroetsch (Adelaide, Australia) and Megan Wessel (Tampa, Florida).

When earlier efforts to designate the family farmstead as a heritage site and writing centre did not

Bardic Form arrives at Bailey Theatre

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materialize, ideas for a commemorative sign in his memory at the historic hotel built by his forefathers began to take shape.

The installation of this honour is on June 16 at the Heisler Hotel. A short

By Murray Green

program will be starting at 1:30 p.m.

The project and this event are sponsored by Battle River Writing Centre, a division of Association for Life-wide Living (ALL) of Alberta.

The Bailey Theatre has a great line-up of shows planned for this season. Here are some of the highlights.

The Bailey Buckaroos have special guests featured each month with a classic country music extravaganza, which is fun for the whole family.

The final of 10 shows is on Sunday, June 25 starting at 2 p.m. Bardic Form stops in at the Bailey Theatre for a show on July 7 at 7:30 p.m.

They are an award-winning acoustic progressive flamenco metal group

from Edmonton, who blend traditional acoustic folk, Latin, melodic metal, and classical music into a high energy and unparalleled performance. From outdoor festivals to living rooms, concert halls to coffee houses, they are a rare gem performing something truly different and unforgettable.

ÉCKS concert bands end year on high note

By Lori Larsen

The Grade 7/8 and Grade 6 École Charlie Killam School (ÉCKS) Music Program Concert Bands, recently returned from the provincial Alberta Band Association (ABA) Festival of Bands, proudly garnering Superior Awards, presented by the Festival adjudicators.

Superior Awards, the highest honour given at the Festival, are reserved for bands that perform beyond expectations of their grade level.

The ÉCKS Music Program, under the direction of Bob Bailey, consists of concert bands at each grade level, an extra-curricular jazz band and 40 plus member choir.

These young students participate in: band camps; music festivals; band clinics; community performances, such as the Jaywalkers and at senior residential facilities; concerts; tours and fundraisers, throughout the year.

The provincial ABA Festival of Bands is held annually in Red Deer and draws school and community bands of all levels from around the province, as well as neighbouring provinces and the northern USA.

According to ÉCKS School Music Parents’ Association, participation in music festivals, such as ABA Festival of Bands:

• provides students with a unique learning and enriching experience;

• develops confidence in the students;

• shows their school and their community the hard work and commitment they put into their studies every day;

• provides the students with constructive feedback on how to improve the group and re-affirms the things they are doing right, while giving tips on how to improve;

• allows the students opportunities to listen to other bands and learn from them and their directors;

• inspires the students to learn more about their craft, take part in clinics, and perform in first-rate facilities and

• allows students to share their music with likeminded students and gives them the opportunity to engage with their peers from across the province.

In recognizing the importance of providing students with a well-rounded learning experience, ÉCKS administration and the Battle River School Division have a long-standing

ÉCCHS bands receive high praise

By Lori Larsen École Camrose Composite

High School (ÉCCHS) Junior 9

Band and Senior Band returned from the provincial Alberta Band Association (ABA) Festival of Bands, held on May 24 and 26, with their heads held high after receiving top accolades.

The Festival runs for two weeks in May every year at Red Deer Polytechnic and is the pinnacle of the year’s hard work for school and concert bands from across Alberta and some from out of province.

“There were two bands from the Yukon, one community band and one school band,” noted ÉCCHS music program and band director Graham Green. “It is the premier event on our calendar.”

A well-versed and highly skilled panel of adjudicators evaluate the bands based on a rating scale of: Fair, Good, Excellent, Superior, on 18 different elements in performance, four more in a post-performance clinic with one

adjudicator and finally, on 11 elements in a sight reading clinic where the students must perform a piece of music five minutes after receiving it for the first time.

“ The panel of adjudicators had some wonderful praise for our students,” said Green. “Our Senior Band, made up of 50 students in Grades 10-12, earned the high rating in their category of Excellent+. The Junior 9 Band had a slightly better result, earning Superior and a trophy.”

The Festival is a wonderful opportunity for band members and the directors to gain valuable experience, learn from constructive feedback and spend time performing for and listening to other likeminded students and participants.

ÉCCHS music program rounded up the year with the end of the year Pops Concert on Monday, June 5.

tradition of strong support for the school music programs.

The academic offerings of music classes not only entails mastering a new language (studying notes, rhythms, dynamics and terminology that utilizes foreign languages), but also mastering a musical instrument and using it to interpret and convey music to others, while maintaining balance among like instruments in the band, and within the band as a whole, all the while having to follow the conductor.

Often the music also has historical significance calling for, what can be very difficult, interpretation according to the musical era it was composed in. Beyond the academic prowess required to learn, interpret and present music, it also enhances brain function in young people and assists in their acquiring better language skills, math skills, memory, attention, concentration, increased coordination, achievement, discipline, and social skills.

Photos courtesy of Images Unlimited

Above: École Camrose Composite High School Senior Band performing at the Festival of Bands.

Below: École Camrose Composite High School Junior Band also performing at the Festival of Bands.

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École Charlie Killam School concert bands performing at the Festival of Bands.

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Sparling School builds inclusive playground for students

By

Murray

Green Sparling School and FortisAlberta celebrated the launch of Camrose’s first inclusive playground on June 1.

When playgrounds don’t have the proper surfacing or equipment, children living with disabilities are left on the sidelines. But with Camrose’s first inclusive playground, everyone can play. Construction kicks off at Sparling School on Thursday, June 1, with a volunteer day and barbecue hosted by local electricity distribution company, FortisAlberta.

Garrett Gutmann, a lineman and operations lead at FortisAlberta, garnered a grant from his employer to support a portion of the project. Gutmann’s seven-yearold daughter is a student at Sparling School who was diagnosed with a rare neurodevelopmental disorder last

year. His wife, Andrea, is the school’s principal.

“The playground here didn’t meet the safety codes, so it was up for replacement. We have a Community in Action grant for projects and volunteering, so we applied for it and we were approved for that,” Garrett said.

“My middle daughter goes to this school and has PACS1 syndrome (a condition in which all affected individuals have intellectual disability, speech, language problems and a distinct facial appearance), which is a rare genetic disorder. We are very familiar with what an inclusive playground means to us and others in the school and community for children with disabilities. It is near and dear to our hearts,” said Garrett.

His colleagues from FortisAlberta, including president and CEO Janine

Sullivan (mother of former Kodiak players Ryan and Nathan), attended to help remove the 20-year-old playground, install the new

equipment and serve up a barbecue lunch for students, staff and community volunteers.

“It’s fantastic because

the community gets to use the playground. We are a big part of the community, so it is good to be able to help build it, knowing my daughter is going to be able to us it,” shared Garrett.

The inclusive playground is a partnership between Sparling School and Variety, the Children’s Charity of Alberta. Funding for the project was raised through government grants and donations from individuals and local businesses like FortisAlberta.

“We are hoping to have the project done on June 3, but it needs to set, so the children can start playing on it on June 14.”

FortisAlberta is an owner and operator of more than 60 per cent of Alberta’s total electricity distribution network.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Sparling School principal Andrea Gutmann, left, welcomes FortisAlberta president Janine Sullivan, power line technicians Sean Hamilton, Shelby Badry, Garrett Gutmann and Troy Campbell to launch the building of a new inclusive playground for all children.

Busy morning at

Camrose Airport

Spectators of all ages enjoyed the amazing display of aircraft and a delicious breakfast, including one-year-old Mia Moser (above) who was sporting a set of her own pink wings, and two-year-old Freya with mom Hailey Ofrim (below), filling up on some scrumptious breakfast.

Photos by Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Airport was one of the busiest in the province on May 28 as the site of the Camrose Fly-in Breakfast. Hundreds of aircraft kept ground crew busy from 7 a.m. until after noon as pilots and passengers from around the province flew in on a spectacular day for flying to enjoy the annual Fly-In Breakfast.

I am deeply humbled by your show of support during the ovincial election. To all those who o ered their encouragement during the campaign, and provided their valuable comments and eedback to keep us on the right course, I can’t thank you enough.

To my campaign team, for your countless hours, your tireless , and the personal sacri ces you made to see us through the election, I am forever in your debt. One could not hope or a more dedicated, competent and hard-work ing team.

I am truly blessed to have you by my side

I t is a true honour to continue to ser ve as your MLA for Camrose constituenc y.

Thinking about your succession plan?

UCP wins majority government

By Murray Green

The United Conservative Party secured a majority government with 49 seats, compared to 38 for the NDP, May 29. All results are still unofficial.

Although a total of 15 different parties ran in the election, only two parties won seats. UCP had 52.56 per cent of the vote with NDP receiving 44.02 per cent. No other party had more than one per cent of the votes.

In Camrose, Jackie Lovely was named the MLA for her second term with 12,900 votes compared to Richard Bruneau with 5,582. Independent Bob Blayone was third with 1,740, and Wildrose Loyalty Coalition’s Pamela Henson received 206 votes, for a total of 20,425 votes.

Back in 2019, Lovely received 15,587, NDP 4,387, Alberta Party 3,059, FCP 387, AIP 158 and Independent 126 for 23,877 votes.

“After the win was declared, Premier Danielle Smith called me to congratulate me at our victory party. I was surprised that she called so quickly to extend her well wishes. I’m very grateful for all those who came out to support our team. I had a lot of help spread throughout the en-

tire Constituency and I’m so grateful for the time, donations, and votes that the community provided me in order to secure the seat for the UCP. I’m looking forward to serving for this next four year term,” said Lovely.

In Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin (includes the west

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part of Camrose County), Rick Wilson of the UCP was named the MLA with 11,639 votes with NDP’s Katherine Swampy receiving 4,834, Independent Marie Rittenhouse 517, Green Party Alberta candidate Justin Fuss with 191 and Solidarity Movement’s Suzanne Jubb with 86 votes.

MLA Jackie Lovely, left, joins campaign manager Adrian Zinck and secretary Wendy Pastuck in celebrating her Alberta Election victory. Camrose was one of the first ridings to be declared for the UCP.

ÉCCHS bids farewell to the Class of ’23

By Lori Larsen

On May 26, École Camrose Composite High School

Grade 12 class of 2023 gathered for the farewell ceremony, themed “The World is Your Canvas”, marking the end of their secondary school year journey.

ÉCCHS principal Shane Gau opened the ceremonies by congratulating the Class of 2023 and wishing them the best for their futures.

Kensea Aaron and Avery Batke, Masters of Ceremonies for the afternoon event, began by welcoming dignitaries, ÉCCHS students and staff and family and friends.

Greetings and congratulations were heard on behalf of Battle River School Division board trustee, Dwight Dibben. Students Grace Germann, Meagan Zimmel and Clark Mepa presented the tribute to friends, remarking that friendships bring colour and dimension to each other’s lives and impact them moving forward.

In a tribute to teachers, Alyssa Sieben and Allyson Thain commented on the memories shared by student and teacher alike.

“Camrose Composite High School faculty and staff go above and beyond in creating memories for us, whether it is intentional or not. Our relationships with our teachers have been furthering our impressions of high school, making the last four years something we will carry with us as we begin a new chapter in our lives,” commented Allyson.

“We would also like to thank the teachers who have made sacrifices to ensure our success as we finish our final years of high school,” said Alyssa.

In response, teachers Hans Haugen and Graeme Thain congratulated the Class of 2023 on behalf of all ÉCCHS staff.

“As a staff, we are always excited to greet our new Grade 9 students in September and this class was no different,” said Thain. “I’m sure you were all a little wide eyed, maybe a little nervous, but full of excitement on what the next four years would look like when you walked through the front doors back in September 2019.”

Students Janaya Iverson and Charlotte Thiessen paid tribute to parents with a touching follow through of school years and the important role parents played throughout each stage.

“The World is our Canvas and over the years you provided us with life lessons, memories, and tools. Now we are ready to go out and colour our canvas with more beautiful stories that continue to shape who we are.”

Bernadine Iverson offered a response on behalf of parents and others.

This year’s valedictorian Meagan Zimmel began by recognizing all those who have been supportive throughout the years of school and paid homage to the lessons learned both in and out of the classroom.

“We’ve learned to develop drive and passion and to work smarter not harder. We’ve learned to change how we think, or ‘think physically’ as Mr. Miles would say. Our greatest accomplishments have come from learning from our mistakes and finding ways to improve.”

In looking ahead, Meagan encouraged students to use the tools they have to make their futures (a blank canvas) beautiful.

In congratulating the Class of 2023, guest speaker Miles Walsh encouraged them to reflect on what this day means. “This farewell represents the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. It is a testament to your resilience, your determination, and your unwavering commitment to your education. Take a moment to reflect on all the challenges you’ve overcome and the achievements you’ve earned.”

In keeping with the theme, Walsh said, “Class of 2023, just imagine for a moment that the world we inhabit is a magnificent canvas, waiting eagerly for your touch, your creativity, and your unique contributions. Like a blank page, the canvas of life invites you to fill it with your passions, dreams, and aspirations.”

The ceremony concluded with students taking to the stage, one by one, to receive their certificate and be congratulated by principal Shane Gau and assistant principals Chad Kendal, Paula Neuman and Sandra Wills.

École Camrose Composite High School Class of 2023 brought colour to the 2023 ÉCCHS Farewell Ceremony as they paraded into the Camrose Recreation Centre on May 26. Pictured right, top to bottom, are just a few of the Class of 2023 students: Briggs Cooke, Hazel Francisco, Ty Befus and Brooklyn Pattullo.

Student Ella Boyd, right, accepts her certificate and congratulations from ÉCCHS principal Shane Gau.

Masters of Ceremony Avery Batke and Kensea Aaron

Valedictorian Meagan Zimmel

Guest Speaker Miles Walsh

Johnson customizes his ’67 Beaumont

By Murray Green Dennis Johnson

of Camrose owns a 1967 Pontiac Beaumont custom two-door hardtop.

“I bought this car in December 1985 off of an estate sale in Lethbridge. This is a little old lady story. I sent information back to Oshawa with the serial number, and I was told it was one of the last ones built in June 1967. The lady was an old spinster and was 78 or 79 years old when she bought the car,” said Dennis.

“I was actually looking for a 1957 Nomad when I came across this car. But, I liked these cars and had to buy it. The car was sitting there with only 21,000 miles on it,” he laughed.

“The car has a six cylinder engine with a Powerglide transmission. She didn’t believe in power brakes, but she had power steering. It also came with a radio delete. I have the plate to put in there. That makes this care very rare, it has no aerial. It has a vinyl roof and bench seats. It is a custom, which is the next model down from the sport deluxe,” explained Dennis.

“When I bought the car it had 21,000 miles on it. The car is all original except I upgraded the drive train and I added gauges instead of the “idiot” lights. I lost a motor in a 1957, so

I’m a big fan of the gauges.

I have 84,000 miles on it now. The running gear I upgraded because it had a 250 engine, the first year for the motor. You could choose between six or seven motors that year. I up-

FUN FACTS

Beaumont was a make of mid-sized automobiles produced by General Motors of Canada from 1964 to 1969. These cars were based on the Chevrolet Chevelle, but the line had its own logo and nameplate, and was neither marketed nor actively sold in the United States. Its logo consisted of an arrow, similar to that of Pontiac, but with a maple leaf to signify its dual heritage.

Beaumonts were sold at Pontiac-Buick Dealers primarily for the Canadian market, but were also made and sold in some countries outside of North America.

The Beaumont Sport Deluxe was equivalent to the Chevy II Nova Super Sport, added deluxe identification and a substantial number of luxury items—upgraded upholstery and trim in six possible colours, extra cushion padding in bucket seats and rear seats, deluxe door handles, glove box light, and chrome-plated heat control and instrument panel knobs. With a Powerglide automatic transmission or three speed manual, a console and floor-mounted shift lever were standard on the Beaumont Sport Deluxe with the Powerglide only.

Body styles were identical to those offered on the Chevelle for the given year, including a very rare fourdoor hardtop offered from 1966 to 1969.

graded to disc brakes in the front. I bought a crate engine for it, but still have the original motor for it. I put a 350 engine with 330 horsepower and headers. It has a 700R4 in for a transmission so I could go cruising. I upgraded the alternator,” shared Dennis.

“I spent 30 years looking for the correct hub caps for the rally wheels because Chevrolet had these for one year only. Because this is a custom, the one down from the sport deluxe that had the three sharks fins, this one has a stainless steel wide strip,” added Dennis.

“I have a bench seat, I never liked bucket seats anyways. I put in all new shocks and coils in at the same time as the crate engine. It has all new suspension underneath. I put new brakes in the back when I upgraded to positraction. On the next model down from this, it just says Beaumont in tiny letters and the taillights are different from a Chevelle,” said Dennis.

“On the front, the parking lights and turning lights on a Beaumont have amber bulbs and white lens. Chevelle’s have white bulbs with amber lens, the opposite. Because this is a Pontiac, it has a split grille

and I love split grilles,” said Dennis.

“This the original colour, madeer maroon. If it is a Chevrolet product the name is called something else,” informed Dennis.

CUSTOM BEAUMONT

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Dennis Johnson couldn’t pass up his chance to own a 1967 Pontiac Beaumont after he saw the low mileage on this Canadian classic car. He added a new motor to give it more power for cruising the streets and going to car shows.

Insp. Corbett recognized for community contribution

By Lori Larsen

During the May 29 City of Camrose Committee of the Whole meeting, Camrose Police Service (CPS) Inspector John Corbett was presented with the Community Leader Award by the Kiwanis Club of Edmonton Oil Capital, in recognition of his volunteer contributions to help develop leadership skills in youth.

Several members of the Kiwanis Club of Edmonton Oil Capital, including two members that reside in Camrose, were present to deliver Inspector Corbett with a plaque and congratulate him in person on his dedication to Camrose, particularly youth in the community.

“Children thrive with good leadership,” said Kiwanis Club of Edmonton Oil Capital president Beverly Levis. “In 2022, our Club created the Community Leader Award to recognize a member of the Capital Region whose

volunteer contributions help to develop leadership skills in youth.”

Outside of being an outstanding role model in his position with CPS, Corbett is an active volunteer within the community of Camrose.

He has been on the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation board since 2019 and helps coach Camrose Minor Hockey and Camrose Minor Baseball since 2015.

“He is a firm believer in inclusion and works to ensure everyone, regardless of skill level and need, can play,” noted Levis.

Along with the plaque and certificate, Corbett was presented with a $500 donation for KidSport Camrose, by Kiwanis Club of Edmonton Oil Capital, Camrose member Sandra Dukes, on behalf of the club.

AJHL moves towards a balanced schedule

By Murray Green

The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) will have a balanced schedule for the 2023-24 season.

AJHL held its annual general meeting of the board of governors as well as the annual AJHL general managers and coaches meeting in Canmore from May 25 to 27.

The Alberta Junior Hockey League is preparing to celebrate its 60th anniversary this season. A new schedule format will move away from divisional play and to a balanced schedule. All 16 member teams will play each other four times in

the regular season, plus an additional two games against select opponents at the AJHL Showcase in the new 62-game schedule. The Calgary Canucks will host the Showcase at Ken Bracko Arena in September. The complete schedule will be announced in mid-June.

Hockey Canada has approved a new face mask policy for all Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) teams. Beginning in the 2023-24 season and in every season afterwards, CJHL players born after December 31, 2004 must wear full facial protection during participation in all on-ice

activities. In the 202324 season–16, 17 and 18 year old players (2005 to 2007 birth years); 202425 season–16, 17, 18 and 19 year old players (2005 to 2008 birth years) and in the 2025-26 season–all players must wear full facial protection.

The league will continue to implement a four-man referee system at all AJHL regular season and playoff games in the 2023-24 season. This will be the first season for all games.

A pilot program for video review on goals at specific AJHL arenas across the province will be launched. The project

will be reviewed at the conclusion of the season for the purpose of expanding the program.

Fort McMurray Oil Barons president, David Fitzgerald, was presented with the Ken Bracko Award as 2023 AJHL Executive of the Year during the annual meeting. Over the past 14 years, David has served as a selfless volunteer in a number of roles and capacities including off-ice official, director, committee leader and is currently a league governor, team president and a valuable member of the AJHL management committee.

The AJHL manage -

ment committee includes Kevin Pratt of the Camrose Kodiaks.

The Alberta Junior Hockey League is operating under the direction of chairman Greg Wood and commissioner Ryan Bartoshyk, as well as Charla Flett (executive director), Fran Gow (vice-president, hockey operations), Curtis Nichols (vicepresident, officiating) and Dean Laschowski (video review manager).

The AJHL board of governors will hold the semi-annual meeting on November 22.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Kiwanis Club of Edmonton Oil Capital members pictured left to right Georgia Wensley, Luci Marian, Hazel Gillis (incoming president), Sandra Dukes (back row), Beverly Levis(president) and Ian Taylor (treasurer), congratulate Camrose Police Service Inspector John Corbett, third from right, on receiving the Community Leader Award.

Cost of living

By Murray Green

Prices on the majority of goods and services have increased significantly over the last year-plus.

Financial analysts report that inflation has reached heights that haven’t been seen in 41 years. As prices soared, families’ budgets were being pushed. What can people do in the face of rising costs on items they need, including those who may be on fixed incomes? These suggestions may help.

Frequently review your budget. Keep track of how much items cost right now. Document all spending by writing down a list of weekly expenses or utilizing any number of free budgeting apps available. Tracking what is going out may make it easier to cut costs on less essential items, such as streaming services or gym memberships.

Stop automatic payments. Having subscriptions and other bills automatically deducted from your checking account is convenient, but those rising costs may be overlooked. By viewing your bill and paying it each month, you can see where costs have increased and where you might need to rethink services.

Unplug, literally and figuratively. Cut down on energy costs by unplugging items when not in use. Reduce dependence on devices to further stem costs on electricity and gas-powered appliances.

Bike Index useful tool for bike owners, law enforcement

By Lori Larsen

Bikes are an expensive investment and can play a vital role in a person’s life, as modes of transportation, but also a very valuable piece of property for a child. In an effort to assist residents in protecting this asset the City of Camrose Community Peace Officer (CPO) Kaitlyn Schneider, along with Camrose Police Service Constable Shawn Lofgren, have developed a local program linked to the Bike Index online bike registry.

“The Bike Index is an online bike registry program used nationwide to register bikes, and help return stolen bikes to their owners,” said CPO Schneider. “The program is free, anyone can sign up and create an account.”

Once you have signed up for an account it is as simple as registering your bike(s) on the user friendly site at www.bikeindex.org.

Schneider explained that when registering bike(s) on the Bike Index

include details such as the make and model, year, colour, serial number, or any other details about the bike that can help identify it (such as size, number of speeds, style). “You can also upload a picture of your bike.”

At any point if your bike is stolen you can report the bike as such on the registry.

“This information is visible to anyone searching the registry, but your personal information remains confidential. This way, anyone has the ability to search up your bike or serial number and any found bikes can potentially be returned, and anyone wanting to purchase a second hand bicycle can search the serial number on the website to ensure the bike is not stolen.

Citizens are also encouraged to check bicycle serial numbers on the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) “search bicycles” database at www. cpic-cipc.ca/sbi-rve-eng. htm, to determine if the bi-

cycle is stolen.

“When reporting your bike stolen on the Bike Index you can include information about when and where the theft took place,

as well as include a police file number if you have filed a police report.”

In 2022: 34 bikes were reported stolen; 53 abandoned bikes were

recovered and of the 53 bikes recovered less than 10 per cent were returned to their owners. Schneider and Lofgren hope that percentage can be increased by residents taking advantage of the free service offered by Bikes Index.

“When we recover bikes, we search for the serial number on our databases, but more often than not, people who have reported their bike as stolen do not have the serial number recorded, and typically have very few descriptive details of the bike recorded,” explained Schneider. “This makes it much more difficult to return these recovered bikes to owners as we have no record of them on our system. With the bike registry, we will be able to search those bike details on the website, increasing our chances of finding the bike’s rightful owner.”

For more information or to register your bicycle(s) free of charge visit www.bikeindex.org.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

City of Camrose Community Peace Officer (CPO) Kaitlyn Schneider inspects a bicycle that was left behind.

Making your life more expensive

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

Canada’s Conservatives have spent a lot of time talking about the carbon tax, its effect on the cost of living, and how it is ineffective at reducing emissions while punishing regular Canadians. In an implicit acknowledgment that their carbon tax isn’t working, Justin Trudeau’s Liberals are trying to sneak through another tax on fuel.

That tax recently underwent an analysis of its cost, and the numbers are not good. That analysis, done by the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO), of the “Clean Fuel Regulations,” confirms what Conservatives have long suspected. The estimate is that with the newly implemented 2nd carbon tax, we will pay up to $1,157 more per year. That is in addition to raising the first carbon tax up to $0.41/litre, and thousands per year. With the two taxes combined, Albertans are expected to pay $3,930 more in environmental taxes alone each year.

While the first tax adds costs to everything…like groceries, travel, utilities, and other essentials that Albertans must pay for, the Carbon Tax 2.0 will add costs to every litre of fuel and add cost to everything that is transported in Canada, and ultimately makes life more expensive by inflating costs at every step of the supply chain.

On a loaf of bread, for example, Canadians pay a carbon tax on the inputs to grow the grain and harvest it. The carbon tax adds unnecessary costs to the transportation, heating and storage of the grain. Additionally, fuel is taxed on the equipment to process wheat into flour, bake it into bread and transport it to the warehouse and then to the store. Every step of the process adds to the costs Canadians have to pay, and it gets progressively worse with each planned tax hike. And what is most frustrating is that rising costs are not a by-product of the tax plan, it is the central theme of it.

Food security and energy security are very tightly linked. The reality is that if we are not very careful, food insecurity will increase at an exponential rate. A very clear example is granular fertilizer, which is made from natural gas. Increasing taxes on energy will increase food uncertainty, something that Canadians and the world cannot afford. It will cost more to get food to consumers. The PBO (Parliamentary Budget Office) also confirms that the Liberal carbon taxes will shrink our economy.

Additionally, the clean fuel standard use biofuels that are made from commodities like corn and canola. The problem also exists that while we are using “food” commodities to power our vehicles, people are starving here and around the world. Something few people account for in the promotion of this additional tax.

After eight years of Justin Trudeau’s tax and spend government, Canadians have seen their lives become less affordable and are feeling the financial pain of inflation. In a country as wealthy as Canada, there shouldn’t have to be a choice between heating or eating.

And the Liberals can’t even say the carbon tax has been successful, they have missed every single emissions target since they brought it in…and recently have gone as far as to use the COVID lockdowns as evidence their plan is working.

On June 1st, Conservatives put forward a motion calling on the federal government to acknowledge the failures of the first Liberal carbon tax and immediately cancel their second carbon tax. Every day I hear from constituents who are facing challenges brought on by this cost-of-living crisis that the carbon tax makes worse. Led by Pierre Poilievre, Conservatives will protect our environment through technology and innovation, not punishing taxes. We will axe the carbon tax and bring home affordability for Canadians.

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 403-5755625, or e-mail 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.

SILVER CUT

Perma-Pipe general manager Chris Gindl, left, longtime employee (nearly 38 years) Randy Zilli and City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko cut a cake to mark the 25th anniversary of the plant opening in Camrose.

LEMONADE DAY

Eight-year-old Kyna Jensen declared June 17 as Lemonade Day on behalf of the City and mayor. She was assisted by sister Casie Jensen of the Lemon Queens, back left, and Nathan Lindsay. About 15 to 18 lemonade stands will be set up during the day as youth learn about running a business and giving good customer service.

Members

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

SPRING CONCERT

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

of the Camrose Veselka Ukrainian Dancers performed in their annual Spring Concert at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre. The dancers were led by instructors Brooklyn Pattullo and Kelsey Olijnyk.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Utility bills

By Ron Pilger

The City of Camrose administration, back in the spring of 2016, suggested to council of the day that their utility bills for City services used by tenants be directed to property owners rather than the individual(s) named on the rental contract. This meant that the property owner would have been completely liable for collecting the amount of the monthly bill from their tenant, on behalf of the City. And paying the water, sewer, and garbage invoice amount, regardless of whether the tenant was willing, or able, to pay their bill. To their credit, though it took a fair bit of public pressure, the Council of that era rejected this City of Camrose finance department suggestion.

This same billing procedural change bill is once again back for adoption by the present-day City council. Council has been given a highly detailed communication and implementation plan for the process. The plan is proposed to be in effect as early as the October 29th billing. The rental property owner, if this proposal is to be approved (as early as mid-June), will automatically and legally become the guarantor of funds billed monthly. By extension, even one hundred percent liable for all water bills incurred by the tenant even in the event of the proverbial midnight move out, and during and following the lengthy, expensive, and arduous eviction process of deadbeat tenants. Property owners will continue to be responsible for disposing of all tenant garbage and possessions left behind inside or outside the dwelling. Many property owners will have already experienced the substantial increase in tipping fees at Camrose Landfill this year.

At present, there are approximately 1,138 tenant utility accounts, representing 15 per cent of all accounts. On average, over the past three years, the City has written off approximately $8,333 per year in uncollectible accounts ($25,000 over a three-year period). While total tenant account billings over this period are not specifically available, total utilities billing average roughly $11,044,666 per year between 2020 and 2022. Simple math suggests total tenant billing to be $1,656,990 of this total, on average annually during this period.

Ninety-six per cent of the total utility billing amount deemed uncollectible and written off by City of Camrose has been in the name of a tenant. The City finance department, prepared an administrative report on this matter which lists these points as justification to have owners of rental real estate responsible for ultimate collection and payment of their tenants’ water, sewer, and garbage billings:

• Reduced financial risk to the City. It makes no mention of the financial risk to the property owners who choose to buy or build homes in this City and then entrust the care of this $250,000 or $350,000 property to people they typically do not know. In return the property owners are allowed to hold a meagre damage deposit–perhaps $1,000 to $1,500 and a monthly fee of say $1,000 to $1,700. Renting property is an inherently risky and low-return proposition.

• Reduced administrative time for collection efforts/payment arrangements. The goal of the City is to completely download all risk and work to property owners for their product and service. The proposed process calls for unpaid utility bills to be added, with penalty, to property tax bills.

• Reduced administrative and operational time for shut-off and reactivation. Interestingly enough, and worth factoring into this proposal is that a property owner, cannot legally shut-off services to any tenant, even if they damage property, or choose not to pay rent, or utility bills.

• Reduced health and safety risks for front-line staff. Apparently, property owners are not at the same level of risk of verbal or physical confrontation with problem tenants as City staff. Little known fact: a tenant can destroy “their” rental property and no criminal charges can be laid. The only action that a property owner has available is court action, as this is a civil matter, not a criminal act. Judgements are easy to obtain–collecting on that judgement is typically impossible for owners of rental residential real estate.

It must be stated that 99 per cent of tenants are high quality, honest individuals of sound ethics and strong moral values; individuals, couples, and families conscientious about property condition, who pay monthly rent on time and routinely return a property in move-in condition, following a pre-determined notice-given move out. Even with a tenant’s unblemished history for City of Camrose utilities payment, future bills for this consumer service to all tenants will be routed through landlords. Every tenant will be considered equally untrustworthy and irresponsible under this pending plan.

I spoke to Camrose council on this matter on Monday, May 29th. I made the point that it is my belief that every property owner will be raising the monthly rent they are charging if they are forced to take on the City’s responsibility for collection and payment of tenant utilized Camrose utilities. I offered a variety of mitigations that I believe will keep utility billing where it belongs,in the name of the end user:

• Higher deposits for utility accounts.

• Automatic credit union, or bank debiting for charges on due date.

• Credit card numbers kept on file for seamless payment.

• Co-signors for utility bills (potentially including a property owner).

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• No service policy to repeat offenders.

• Service only to be provided if a wiling family member, employer, government agency or friend is willing to be legally responsible for payment if the tenant cannot, or chooses not, to pay.

On the matter of risk to front line City employees, when staff are subject to the brunt of any form of abuse, I suggest a call to Camrose Police Service instantly, and a unwavering willingness to press charges. As CPS is funded by City Hall, and a budget approved by council, I predict excellent response time.

If you agree with me that tenants, not property

owners, should continue to directly receive and pay their own utility bills, time is of the essence. There is an immediate and dedicated push to get this implementation plan concluded as soon as in the next week, or two.

Contact any, or all members of Camrose council, including the mayor, and express your perspective. Their names and cell number contact information can be found on the City website. Better still, show up at the next Council meeting and speak to the entire decision-making group, in the public forum, which is available to you.

High school football Trojans rebuilding

By Murray Green

The

École Camrose

Composite High School Trojans held a spring camp to prepare for the fall season.

The Trojans will again play the nine-man league, but they are increasing numbers on the roster for a move back to 12-man football.

“This will be my second year of coaching (with Adam Belanger). Last year was interesting coming out of COVID-19. We were rebuilding through the nine-man program. We will be nine-man again even though our numbers have skyrocketed. We expect upwards of 30 players, we are coming out with a strong roster. We have a lot of talent, so hopefully at the jamboree in Wetaskiwin, we see some things that will translate into a winning season,” said Noah Miles, a coach for the Trojans.

Camrose will play two games at a mini football tournament.

“Our goal is to build up

to going to the 12-man program. With COVID, we were unsure about the numbers and last year we didn’t have enough players to properly compete in 12-man. With the numbers we have seen in the spring, we hope that translates to more players in the fall,” explained Miles.

“Every year we have to make adjustments with new players and making adjustments every game. This year will be no different. Football is football, whether it is six, nine or 12-man systems,” shared Miles.

“The Buffaloes are our feeding program, so with their success we have players coming up to us that can give us future success. We have lots of players who have come up from the Buffaloes this year, so when we go back to 12-man, we should have the players to compete right away. We have more talent coming up every year,” coach pointed out.

“We strive to build a

winning program from the Buffaloes all the way up to the Trojans. This year, our strength will be in numbers. A lot of teams won’t have the depth we have and we have talent in every single position. Whether it is offence, defence or special teams, it is just a matter of finding the right people for the various positions,” said coach Miles.

“Each and every practice we are getting better. You can never be perfect, I think the players like that it echoes life and you can’t always be perfect. Each day we come out striving to be better,” said Miles.

“Spring camp is a great opportunity for students to try the game, maybe new positions. A lot of times they love it and stay for the next three years. As coaches we can try new things. Once fall comes around, we have to be ready to go and play in the season,” concluded coach Miles. “We can have some fun with the game.”

of Ronald

In loving memory

Victor Barnes

August 21, 1925 ~ June 5, 2022

In Our Hearts

We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, Now all we have are memories

And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part, God has you in His keeping We have you in our heart. Always loved, Shirley, your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

In loving memory of Irvin Frank who passed away on June 7, 2019

We often sit and think of him

When we are alone, For memory is the only friend That grief can call its own; Like ivy on the withered oak, When other things decay, Our love for him will still be green

And never fade away.

Forever remembered, loved and missed by Patricia, Janice and David and families

In loving memory of Margaret Cote

who passed away on June 3, 2010

Just a line of sweet remembrance, just a memory, fond and true, Just a token of love’s devotion, that my heart still longs for you. The years of her life were numbered, When the messenger whispered low, “The Master has come and called for thee,” She answered, “I am ready to go.”

Missing you always, Pam, Dave and family

Memorial Poems

Available for publication in The Camrose Booster Ask for our 24-page booklet of poetry. Words of comfort to remember someone special.

NEW JACKETS

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

The Camrose Trojans Football Booster Club fundraised and received a donation from the Norsemen Inn, to pay for new jackets for the École Camrose Composite High School football players, who accepted the jackets from club members Jim Jones, Dean Fankhanel and co-coaches Noah Miles and Josh Milliang during spring camp on May 24.

HIGH JUMP

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

École Charlie Killam School Grade 7 student Jasiel Jurez clears a 1.37-metre jump to win the event at the area junior high school track and field meet on May 30.

Lois Yvonne Fisch

April 18, 1934 ~ May 26, 2023

Born Lois Urquhart at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on April 18, 1934, Lois died on May 26, 2023, at Camrose, Alberta.

She is remembered for her fun spirit, beautiful paintings and care for her family.

After a life of work as a homemaker, in retail, school boards and hospitals, she graduated from Alberta College of Art and Design at age 65. She had a late career as a painter, known for fabulous colours and intricate design, looking deep into the hearts of flowers.

Lois spent her last two years in Memory Lane in Camrose, with Alzheimer’s disease. The family wants to thank all the staff there for the wonderful care. She described her late life as being like a “feather in the wind”.

Lois is predeceased by her husband Bob Dykstra of Calgary, Alberta, and her first husband Harry Fisch of White Fox, Saskatchewan; and her siblings Ken Urquhart, Roy Urquhart, Marcella Siegersma, Sharon Urquhart and Bonnie Hagan.

Lois is survived by her children Sherryl Schultz, Gordon Fisch and Marty Fisch; her grandchildren Caitlin Van Fossen and Elijah Fisch; Bob’s children Ken, Larry, Donna, Greg and Sue; and her siblings Carol Urquhart, Heather Urquhart and Robert Urquhart.

No formal service will be held.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Lois’ memory may be made to Rosehaven Memory Lane.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

Jaron Leslie Wensley

May 5, 1980 ~ May 26, 2023

Jaron Leslie Wensley of Camrose, AB, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the age of 43 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Cassie; son Chance; and parents Ronald and Debra Wensley.

Jaron was predeceased by his brother Derrick.

The family will hold a celebration of life on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Masonic Hall (5021-48 Street, Camrose), from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Jaron’s memory may be made to the Alberta Fish & Game AssociationCamrose.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated service since 1906”

Sonja Frank

Sonja Frank, formerly of Forestburg and Strome, passed away peacefully in Red Deer on May 16, 2023, at the age of 84. She is survived by four children, 12 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her ex-husband, John.

No memorial is planned. Donations may be made to the U of A Spinal Cord Research.

Dennis Edward Devitt

March 8, 1944 ~ May 25, 2023

Hellen Carry Enokson

June 28, 1930 ~

May 25, 2023

Hellen Carry Enokson of Edmonton, Alberta, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the age of 92 years.

A celebration of Hellen’s life will be held at a later date.

January 9,1974 ~ June 10, 2022

No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain. We have suffered, since we lost you. Life has never been the same.

In our hearts, your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear Shelley, That we do not think of you.

– With love from Mom, Ryan and Murray

Dennis Edward Devitt of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the age of 79 years.

A private family service will be held.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

In memory of Shelley Jayne Rasmuson

Helpful Tips for Writing Classified Ads Which Get Results!

Be Thorough

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

Steer Clear of Abbreviations

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

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

State Your Price

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

Be Accessible

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

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

Call 780-672-3142

4925-48 Street, Camrose ads@camrosebooster.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WEDDING SHOWER – for Jalene Taylor, future bride of Spencer Bellingham, Sunday, June 11, 2 p.m., Bawlf Lutheran Church. Ladies please bring lunch.

PERSONAL

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

WANTED

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

HELP WANTED

JP’S COUNTRY DAYCARE – in Daysland is hiring for a full time ECE worker. Email resumé to jpcountry daycare@gmail.com.

JP’S COUNTRY DAYCARE – in Daysland is hiring for a part time, 2-3 days a week, ECE worker and casual ECE workers. Email resumé to jpcountrydaycare@gmail.com.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

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

SERVICES

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

DSS CONSTRUCTION

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

Devin Meakins, Ph. 780-853-1080

LaCRIA TRUCKING

Potable Water Hauling

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

McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD.

Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded

Where your business is appreciated

780- 672-5242, Camrose

THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK

TAILORING in Camrose

Tues. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thurs. Evening and Sat.: By Appointment

Closed: Sun., Mon. and Holidays

Please call 780- 672-4793

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

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

FOR RENT

FOR RENT ADS

NOW UPLOADED TO The Camrose Booster Website DAILY!

MAIN STREET RETAIL

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

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

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

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.

TWO-BEDROOM SUITE –spacious and bright in a 4-plex apartment. Centrally located, clean, quiet, non-smoking building, no children, no pets. Recently renovated, available July 1st. In keeping with our existing tenant profile, we are inviting inquiries from mature adults. $1,050 per month rent includes heat and water. Phone 780-679-7090.

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.

CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE

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

* Single offices from $234.17 per month

* Quiet, considerate neighbours

* Easy access

* Lots of parking for customers

* Energized parking for tenants

* Immediate occupancy

* Come and have a look!

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

ESPECIALLY NICE OFFICE SUITE

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

MAIN FLOOR OF HOUSE

– Completely furnished, near university. Two bedrooms, office. Five appliances. Single garage. No smoking. Adults only. No pets. $1500/mo. includes utilities. Available July 1. 780-455-4983 or email berako@telus.net.

APARTMENT SUITE –

Two bedrooms. Available July 1. Contact 780-608-3820.

BASEMENT SUITE – one bedroom, furnished. Includes all appliances, parking, private entrance, yard. Non-smoking, no pets. $900/mo. $900 Cash damage deposit. Utilities included. To book a showing, call Bernice at home 780-455-4983.

MACHINERY

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

MISCELLANEOUS

FOUR 14” AUTOMOTIVE RIMS – for car, 5 bolt spacing 2-5/8”. Call Dave 780-855-3023.

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

SHOP VAC – 6.5 gallons. Wet/dry, with accessories and extra bags. $65. 780-673-0701.

GARAGE

SALES

WESTPARK VILLAGE’S ANNUAL MULTI-RESIDENT GARAGE SALE –Westpark Village south of Home Hardware and Superstore in Camrose. June 7 (Wed.), 8 (Thu.) and 9 (Fri.), 2023 and possibly 10 (Sat.) Signs will be posted. Time: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

AUTO

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

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

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

EM PLOYME NT OPPORTUN IT Y PRODUCTION WELDER

Summar y:

Th e positio n of Production We lder includes , bu t is not limite d to, production welding. Responsibilities will includ e standa rd agricultural storag e systems, oi l an d fuel -t an k fabrications an d re la ted cu stomer protot yp es from supplied drawings , fabricatio n of custom jigs an d fi xt ures to produc e production pa rt s that meet customer specif ic ations , as well as th e fabricatio n of me ta l structu re s using jigs an d fi xt ures in a high pace d production enviro nment.

Requiremen ts :

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent

• Journeyman ce rt if ic ate, considered an asse t

• 1-2 ye ars’ weldin g ex perience

• In te rp rovincia l CW B ticket s or th e abilit y to acquire them within th e fi rs t th ree months of empl oy ment

• Ab ilit y to work independentl y in a busy enviro nmen t

• St ro ng at tent io n to de ta il

• Physic al abilit y to li ft up to 45 lb

• Over time as required

In tere sted applicants are reques ted to submit their resumé an d cove r le tter to

Jelena Klat t – Huma n Resource s jelena.k la tt @meridianmfg .com

Now Hiring: ReStore Mana ger

Are you look ing for a job that ma kes a difference? Habitat for Humanity Camrose ReStore is cu rrently seek ing a ReStore Manager on a full-time basis (40 hours/week).

ReStore is a retail store op en to the public, offering high quality new and gently used building materials, appliances, and home furnishings. All inventor y has been generously donated by individuals, local businesses, and corporat e pa rtners Proceeds from ReStore sa les bu ild homes for ha rdwork ing fa milies in Camrose.

Qualif ications

• Do you li ke work ing with people, including the general public, and love to sell?

• Do you have at least 5 years of management and/or senior-level sa les and ma rketing experience in retail or a related field?

• Do you have post-seconda ry education in business, ma rketing and communications, or a related field?

• Do you have the sk ills required to network with local busi nesses, corporat e suppor ters, building cont ractors, and local individuals with the goal of increasing donations and sa les?

• Do you have the management sk ills required to lead an effective team of st aff and volunteers?

• Do you have sk ills in ma rketing diverse products in pr int and on line, including social media (Facebook and Twitter)?

• Do you have knowledge of home building materials, furniture, appliances, and other home products?

Requirements

• Valid dr iver’s licence

• Police Information Check

• Available to work full-time from Tuesday-Saturday

• This position requires lifti ng up to 50 pounds

• This position requires the ability to dr ive a cube van and operate light mach iner y such as a sk id steer and fork lift (t raining ca n be provided)

ReStore offers a competitive sa la ry and benefits plan Sala ry is negotiable ba sed on qua lif ications and experience

If you want a job that ma kes a difference and the ReStore Manager position sounds like a great fit for you, subm it a resumé that includes a cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate.

Apply in person at ReStore (5007- 46 St reet, Camrose, AB) or by email to executivedirector@habitatcam rose.com

Application deadline is June 23, 2023 We than k all applicants for thei r interest, but are on ly able to contact individuals selected for an interview.

BUSINESS KEEPS BUILDING

Lougheed ready for Season Launch

By Murray Green

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

Delivery Truc k Driver

We’ve ex panded our delivery fleet. We need an experienced delivery driver. Capable of heav y lift ing and excellence in customer service is a must. If you have at least 3 year s’ commercial driving histor y and a clean driver abstract, you may be right for us and us for

• 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

6809-48 Avenue, Camrose

Phone 780-672-8818

Fax 780-672-8809

Email jill@hhbccamrose.ca

The Season Launch for the 2023-24 year is slated for June 15 at 7 p.m. The 90-minute free community event will feature door prizes, a live performance by Ryan Lindsay, plus the announcement of a brand new series.

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.

In addition, shows may be added at later dates.

EMPLOYMENT OP PORTUNIT Y

Corporate Services Manager

Camros e Coun ty is currentl y a cceptin g applications for th e permanen t full -t im e positio n of Corporate Se rv ices Manage r. Re po rt in g to th e Chie f Ad ministrati ve Of fi ce r, th e Corporate Se rv ices Manage r di re ct s th e overall coordination of th e Coun ty ’s public in fo rmatio n an d communit y re lation functions, includin g bein g a key liaison with Counci l an d th e CAO to deve lo p an d implemen t their communications ma te rial s internally an d ex te rnally This positio n is re sponsibl e for maintaining social medi a includin g th e Coun ty website, Facebook an d Tw it te r.

To se e a full descriptio n of this position an d how to appl y, pleas e visi t ou r we bsite at : ht tp s: //coun ty.c am ro se .a b.ca/wor k- in-cam ro se -count y/ empl oy ment-oppor tunities /

DEATHS

Jaron Leslie Wensley, of Camrose, on May 26, at 43 years of age.

Walter Nahirniak, of Holden, on May 30, at 85 years of age.

Elizabeth “Liz” (nee Klug) Crump, of Vernon, BC, formerly of Camrose, on May 31, at 82 years of age.

Robert Peterson, of Kingman, on May 31, at 82 years of age.

SEED CLEANING

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose County Reeve Cindy Trautman cuts the ribbon to officially open the Seed Cleaning Plant in the Millang Industrial Park on May 25. From left to right are Rene Borle of Renel Construction, Chad Sinclair of CS Welding and Hotshot, plant manager Murray Van Petten, Reeve Trautman, County administrator Paul King and councillor Carl Bergstrom. The facility consists of 500,000 pounds of structural steel and 16 kilometers of electrical wire.

LICENSED JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

Job Description: The successful candidate will be dedicated, committed, be able to work under minimal super vision, be a team player and take pride in their work . Candidate must be punctual.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Oil changes and general ser vices

* Tire mounting and balancing

* Driveline and brake repairs

* Engine diagnosis and repairs

* Full par ts replacements on all makes and models

* Vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs

* Must be able to lif t over 50 lbs

* Abilit y to operate forklif ts, loaders and telehandlers an asset

Job Type: Full -time

Salar y: $30 to $40 per hour

Bene ts: Extended health care

Schedule: Day shif t, Monday to Friday

YOU’RE INVITED!

Our location in Camrose, Alber ta is in the process of hiring for all team member positions. We are looking for full and par t time positions. We invite you to visit our upcoming job fair. Please bring a copy of your resume and any questions you may have. We encourage you to stop by to talk and are excited for your future with us. Don’ t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

What : A&W Job Fair

Where: Ramada Hotel – 4702-73 Street , Camrose, AB

When: June 7 and June 8 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, both day s

Why: To join the A&W and Canalta Family!

As an A&W Team Member you receive:

• A competitive wage

• Food discounts

• Great training

• Growth oppor tunities throughout the entire organization

• Long-term friendships and working relationships

• Experience in the ser vice industr y and business management

• Oppor tunit y to increase wage

• Optional health, dental, long-term disability, and life bene fits after 6 months of full-time employment

4213-37 Street , Camrose, AB T4V 4S2 587-386-AUTO (2886)

Unu sual Opportunity for… Journeyman Auto Technician or Apprentice

Here s a chance to escape a dealership or rituals and stress of a super-sized, corporate shop.

AnD Automotive is a father-son operation where we know our customers by name, can be found working on a vintage ride in the morning, switch to a farmer’s pick-up by mid-morning and problem-solve a luxury cross-over in the a ernoon. We take ever y job seriously, but we have some fun and a few laughs for ‘good measure’. We’re looking for someone who has a bit of jump in their step, wants a varied work day, and has a passion for learning.

You’ll need to bring high mor complete honesty. e right tech, o apprentice, will have an excellen opportunity to make a nice, comfortable living, and grow into our small business in a unique way. We do o er employment bene ts, in additi to a competitive salar y and en working atmosphere!

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and , or ble

4113D -44 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 5H2

• Phone 587-386-0100

IMME DIATE

RMANENT POSITION S

Electricians and Electrician’s Helper

Sheet Metal Fabricators and Fabricator ’s Helper

Pe rmanent, Fu ll Time Empl oy ment

Competitive Salary an d Fu ll Benefi ts Nice, Clean, Inside Envi ro nment.

Emai l yo ur re sumé in conf idence to: acdand y@ acdand y.co m

Working with A&W is more than just sharing a love of great burgers. By joining our team you’ll be on the front lines, helping us change the fast-food landscape. From eliminating plastic straws, to rootbeer made with all-natural flavours, to being the first national restaurant chain in Canada to o er the plant based Beyond Meat Burger, we’ve never been the kind of company to sit back and wait for change to happen. For us, it’s all abou t doing the right thing for our food, people , community, and environment.

We look for ward to meeting with you, The A&W Family in Camrose, Alber ta!

JUNIOR MARKETING STRATEGIST

WE AR E GROWING OUR MARKE TING TE AM

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

* Full bene fits after three months

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

THE INDIVIDUAL WE ARE SEEKING

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

COMPENSATION

* Guaranteed base as you learn

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

* A car allowance will be provided

HOW TO APPLY

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

Talk to Adam or Norm Zunti!

Hey Job Seekers

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!

• Mail, fax, email or drop off your ad copy.

• One item per ad – 20 word limit.

• Include the price of the item in your ad.

• Offer excludes living things, except when offered for free.

Example: Girl’s bicycle, like new, $70. 555-555-5555

WRITE YOUR AD HERE :

To: Norman George Borus

Notice is hereby given of an Order Nisi for Sale by Real Estate Listing granted in relation to foreclosure/ land sale proceedings commenced by Royal Bank of Canada in Cour t of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan action number QBG – PA – 00255 – 2021, Judicial Centre of Prince Albert.

A copy of the Cour t issued Order Nisi for Sale by Real Estate Listing may be obtained from legal counsel for Royal Bank of Canada, Duchin, Bayda & Krocz ynski, Barristers and Solicitors, 2515 Victoria Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, 306- 359-3131.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS

Estate of KE VIN WAYNE TULLOCH, who died on June 5, 2022.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by Friday, July 7, 2023, with WAYNE THRONDSON, K.C., at Fielding & Company LLP, Suite 100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S3.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS

Estate of ANNE JULIA LINDGREN, also known as ANNE LINDGREN, who died on September 7, 2022.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by Friday, July 14, 2023, with WAYNE THRONDSON, K.C., at Fielding & Company LLP, Suite 100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S3.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS

Estate of the late JOHN HENRY FAST, of Meeting Creek , Alber ta, who died on Februar y 16, 2022.

If you have a claim against t his estate, you must f ile your claim by July 13, 2023, and provide details of your claim with CURTIS REMPEL, Student-at-Law, of Farnham West Stolee Kambeit z LLP, Barristers and Solicitors at 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7.

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

Missed Delivery Policy

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

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

Thank you for being a loyal reader of…

GWS gears up for summer programming

By Lori Larsen

The City of Camrose welcomes Brooklyn Swain as this year’s Camrose Greenspace and Wildlife Stewardship (GWS) coordinator responsible for researching, planning, organizing and hosting a summer program filled with fun and informative events and programs.

Brooklyn recently completed the third year of the Law, Crime and Justice program at the University of Alberta Augustana Campus, with a minor in psychology.

“I have a passion for the environment and being sustainable, so I looked into this position then applied,” explained Swain.

Happy to be successful in obtaining the position, Brooklyn is looking forward to working with the community to bring about awareness on the importance of taking care of our earth.

“The environment is important because everything we do and everything we need to survive comes from it. So if we stop taking care of it, it is going to die, which is not helping our case.”

All of the summer presentation programs will be held at Stoney Creek Centre (5320-36 Avenue) beginning at 7 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated), and are open to participants of all ages.

The 2023 Summer Presentation Line-up began with a presentation on The Secret of Owls, by the Strathcona Raptor Shelter on June 1.

Brooklyn Swain

The tentative remaining lineup includes: June 8, What’s that Bird presented by Dr. Glen Hvenegaard; June 15, Yoga with Dr. Deanna Mason; June 22, Mental Health in Farmers with Dr. Rebecca Perc-Stephenson; July 6, Going Batty for Bats presented by Ciara Fraser; July 13, Climate Change: Opportunities for a better life in Camrose presented by the Camrose Green Action Committee; July 20, Geocaching with Jeremy Enarson; July 27, Trees in Camrose: A path to improving our economy, health and wellbeing presented by Camrose Green Action Committee; and August 3, an online presentation by Daniel Sims entitled One Hell of a Mess: The Impacts of the WAC Bennett Dam

“Every year, we (the City) host the Purple Martin Festival in partnership with the Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society to help new people become aware of the purple martins, how they live and how we can support them,” noted Swain, “As well

as helping (purple martin) landlords gain more knowledge and encourage others to become future landlords.”

Swain said this year’s Festival will feature a presentation by the Medicine River Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and a researcher from the Calgary Zoo coming to speak on how ants are beneficial for the ecosystem and all of wildlife.

Along with coordinating the Summer program, Swain will also be responsible for assisting in the continual purple martin program, creating a database on the birds as they return back to Camrose area for nesting.

“About mid-June, we will start doing the purple martin survey to see how many bird pairs we have in Camrose, to determine if the numbers are going up or down.”

Swain hopes to impact upon the community her life-lived goal of taking care of the environment by providing examples of ways people can take action such as reducing the use of plastic and growing gardens. “Keep the earth happy. I think it is important for Camrose, as a community, to realize and understand it so Camrose can thrive for future generations.”

For more information on the Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society and summer programs, including the Purple Martin Festival email wildlifestewardship

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week Wonderful Ferintosh home

By Lori Larsen

Located just 25 minutes south of Camrose on Highway 21, this beautiful Ferintosh property offers quiet country living with the amenities of the hamlet and lake very close by.

The home is situated on a huge lot that will give you so much room to spread your wings and enjoy outdoor living.

Modern curb appeal leads into the exceptional home with modern finishes.

A large open living room features a vaulted ceiling and wall of windows that flood the entire main area with gorgeous natural light.

Step up into the dining area where you can enjoy family dinners or entertaining guests. Just off the dining area is the sleek kitchen featuring crisp white cabinets with contrasting dark countertops and appliances and very trendy grey-toned flooring. A corner

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pantry and tons of cabinet space mean plenty of storage room.

The large primary bedroom has plenty of room for a king-sized bed and sitting area and a stunning private en suite with jetted soaker tub and separate shower. It will be your own oasis after a long day.

Two more spacious bedrooms and a four-piece bathroom can accommodate a growing family or are great for overnight guests. A dedicated laundry room completes the list for comfortable living.

The oversized lot offers so many options for children to just run and play.

The home is country living at its best–peace and quiet with plenty of room for a growing family.

This home is located at 109 Lindgren Street, Ferintosh, and is priced to sell at $169,900. For a private viewing, contact Matt Banack at:

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