June 20, 2023 Camrose Booster

Health restrictions in effect for those years we no longer want to think about mean the Battle River Quilters' Guild's annual show – the first since 2018 – is back.

Quilted Treasures

takes place this weekend at Chuck McLean Arts Centre. Friday hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The show resumes Saturday at 10 a.m. and wraps up at 4 p.m. Lucky people will win the daily quilt raffles. All who attend will enjoy coffee and goodies, be able to ask questions of vendors and enjoy the chance to buy whatever you find irresistible. Admission is $10 and this includes a shot at a door prize, too.

This Week's Flyers

Left to right: Judy Hoehn, Former President Carole-May Coty, Show Co-Chair Phyllis Arechuk, Secretary Joanne Geertz, Past President Donnalee Thompson, Vice President Battle River Quilters' Guild Photo by Ron

Celebrate Canada Day with tons of fun

By Lori Larsen

Canada Day is going to be a blast, figuratively and literally speaking, thanks to an incredible lineup of fun hosted by the City of Camrose, and sponsored by generous Camrose businesses and organizations.

Don your red and white on Saturday, July 1, and come down to the Camrose and District Centennial Museum grounds for a whole lot of family-oriented Canada Day celebrations.

Begin your day with a hardy pancake breakfast brought to you by the Camrose Kodiaks and Camrose Bruins, served from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Camrose Community Centre.

Head over to the stage area for the Opening Ceremonies scheduled for 11 a.m., after which you can stick around the stage for some great entertainment starting with Brad Rabbit at 11:20 a.m.

At 11:45 a.m., be prepared to be amazed with a show of paws, power and prowess with the Super Dogs Canadog demonstration, followed by a pet and pat.

SuperDogs productions features a variety of talented dogs and trainers that have been entertaining audiences across North America for years.

The teams have been featured in films and televi-

sion specials, virtual shows to digital shows and live productions and continue to push the boundaries of what one would think a dog can do.

Their shows are fastpaced and interactive, hilarious and highly entertaining, and who doesn’t love watching dogs do amazing things.

The Camrose July 1 Canadog show features a birthday celebration for Canada with an all-Canadian cast, all-Canadian music and even some Canadian breeds coming together.

Watch, laugh and learn as the SuperDogs race against time, each other and never-ending construction on their most challenging course ever called The TransCanada Highway.

The lineup of entertainment on the Stage continues with a presentation by the Camrose Veselka Ukrainian Dance Studio Shumka at 12:30 p.m.; Hula Hoop Circus at 1 p.m.; Camrose Academy of Dance at 1:30 p.m.; then another 2 p.m. showing of the SuperDogs followed by the Hula Hoop Circus at 3 p.m.; Ballet Camrose at 3:30 p.m.; and in case you missed one of the first showings, the Hula Hoop Circus at 4 p.m.

Amidst all this entertainment, stroll the grounds and take in a va-

riety of old time games, a bouncy castle, balloon artist, face painter, Camrose Public Library Book Bike, giant bubble fun, Canada Day photo booth and a train ride on Camrose’s own Mirror Lake Express–choo choo.

From noon until 4 p.m., check out Fit Set Ninja, and it wouldn’t be Canada Day without a little indulgence. Be sure to replenish calories burned off walking around taking in the festivities with something from a variety of food trucks on site topped off with a yummy Canada Day cupcake.

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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Last year’s Canada Day fireworks ended with heart.

RETIREMENT #2

for DOUG TIEN

e years, but we were grateful for six,” admits Corey Kudrowich, owner of Kudrowich & Associates Private Wealth Management.

o Doug T ien, who joined the IG team after his “ rst retirement ”, signi ed by the sale of T ien Rostad, the Char tered Accounting rm r Shirley Rostad owned and operated. The year was 2017. Doug knew he wanted a break from the rigours of the taxation g practice, but still wanted to keep conveying his vast (40 years) accumulation of nancial knowledge

! Corey and his Camrose team were transitioning into the noted and highly acclaime d Private Wealth Management . This ser vice is limited to a selec t few o ces in Canada. The business focus is speci c to clients t ypically with over $1 million table assets. Doug’s impressive depth of knowledge in the nancial ser vices eld, coupled with IG Private Wealth Management ’s ancial planning sof tware, became a tailor-made recipe to assist high net worth clients who required more time and rofessional wholistic nancial assistance. With a team e ort, Doug par ticipated in formulating advanced nancial planning , business or farm succession strategies, the achievement of retirement goals, and revising investment por tfolios for ximum bene t depending on the circumstance. Doug’s experience and lifetime in the eld was invaluable in assisting rancher s armers, a multitude of other business owners, professionals, and retirees. Lifelong strategies were developed for clients with varied and complex situations to bet ter plan for the future, make more money, or save on taxation. This work, of course, with the experienced team in Camrose ring the time period that Doug was working with Kudrowich & Associates, many changes were experienced. “Adoption and ptance of technology for client meetings became commonplace as a result of the pandemic. The company introduce d an abundance of many new o erings in the insurance space. IG’s decision to unbundle fees, o er tiered pricing reduc tions on total family assets and remove redemption fees o ers a competitive transparent platform for the discerning client.”

Doug’s “latest retirement ” doesn’t mean an idle mind or hands. The plan is for more frequent and longer visits to Vancouver Island where Doug and Mar y’s daughter resides. His dedicated role with St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church is guaranteed to remain constant, perhaps even increase!

Corey notes, “ Though Doug is o cially leaving our tight-knit company, we expec t he won’t be far away if we need his thoughts or professional persp ec tive. We have enjoye d interac ting with him for decades during his accounting career and were thrilled to have him direc tly on sta in recent years I hope you will join us in wishin ies ahead.”

Shameless!

My best role model for telling people what you need–shamelessly–was my dad. One of his favourite expressions was, “There is no point in being ignorant unless you show it.”

Whether hustling tickets for local fundraisers or getting business help, he was not afraid to reveal his ignorance or ask for help.

Last week, I had trouble making myself ask for help with something I felt embarrassed about. Remembering one of Dad’s capers made it easier. Enjoy the story!

***

When my parents launched The Camrose Booster, cash flow was a constant concern. One source of operating money was a “demand loan” at the local branch of a national bank.

It was called a demand loan because at any time the bank had the right to demand that the loan be repaid in full. Instantly.

The benefit was that demand loans had a cheaper interest rate. The odds of the bank demanding that the loan be paid in full were practically zero. Neither the bank manager, my parents, nor anyone they knew had ever heard of a bank asking someone to pay off a demand loan instantly.

Then one day the local bank manager called and asked dad to come over to the bank. Dad was curious but thought the bank manager probably wanted to talk about something related to a service club to which they both belonged.

When Dad arrived, the bank manager was clearly uncomfortable. He explained, haltingly, that the bank was “calling the loan.” The fledgling business would have to come up with the money to pay the demand loan in full. Instantly.

To put this in context, the house that our family lived in cost $8,000.

The balance of the demand loan was $8,000. ***

Dad was stunned. He had no access to $8,000. But also, he didn’t understand why the bank would call the loan. The business had never done anything that wasn’t according to the loan agreement. Why would the bank suddenly demand it be paid in full?

The bank manager explained that businesses in an Eastern Canada industry needed to borrow money. The national bank was calling in loans from Western Canada to have money to lend to eastern businesses. From the bank’s point of view, it wasn’t personal!

But of course, it had a very personal impact. ***

In those circumspect days, even in our small town where everybody knew everybody’s business, you never talked about money. It just wasn’t done. If you had money problems, you didn’t want anyone to find out. Money problems were shameful.

My dad came up with an idea about how he might get $8,000.

He knew Booster ads get results. He put in a classified ad: “Wanted: $8,000.”

Shameless! Every household in the community would know our family had a money problem. (I’ve often wondered what my very private mom thought.)

***

This is what happened. Several people contacted dad and arranged to loan money to the business. The business paid interest on the loans every month. At the end of one year, the lenders would either continue with the loan or the business would pay some or all of it back. For years, those loans helped to keep the business afloat.

If Dad hadn’t been shamelessly willing to expose his money problem, the business would have gone under. That would have been devastating to our family, but also a loss to the community which was seeing the benefits of having a paper that went to every household.

My takeaway? I’m not keen on going public with what I consider to be personal. But sometimes I could benefit from saying what I need, shamelessly allowing others to see my limitations and opening to surprising sources of help. I’m getting better at doing that!

How about you? Is there some part of your life that could benefit from you being willing–shamelessly–to let others know what you need?

***

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.

Need support

I am appalled at Camrose Constituency supporting Jackie Lovely with a 63 per cent majority in the recent election.

When the UCP tore up the agreement with physicians, MLA Lovely chose not to attend the health care town hall hosted by the local medical community at Augustana. Many of the problems predicted at this forum indeed came to fruition including the loss of local physicians.

MLA Lovely also was astonishingly silent at the U of A’s closure of Augustana’s after-degree in nursing. This program had exceedingly high rates

of employing graduates at St. Mary’s Hospital and other hospitals across east central Alberta. She had the audacity to blame the U of A for this closure after the UCP gutted funding to U of A and, subsequently, Augustana. Nursing recruitment at St. Mary’s Hospital continues to be a significant challenge and we have beds closed as a result.

Perhaps if MLA Lovely was from Camrose originally, she would be truly invested in our community and rural areas.

The UCP has a single focus on improving surgical wait times while ignoring the abhorrent access Alber-

tan’s have to a family physician. Canadian graduates are not choosing to stay or come to Alberta for training or practice. It’s no wonder there is a crisis in ER waittimes.

I am a Canadiantrained Albertan-born family physician and I am unsure if I will remain to work in Alberta’s health care system given the current crisis that will undoubtedly worsen over the next four years. I will continue to press our local MLA for system-level improvements, not “special proposals”, but the burnout from these conditions is unsustainable.

Dr. Charley M. Boyd, Camrose

ELKS DRAW

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Above, Camrose Police Service Chief Dean LaGrange drew the winning Elks Cash Raffle tickets with past exalted ruler Gerry Czapp as a witness. Below, back row from left, Royal Purple and Elks members Marian Czapp, Ken Rispler, Irene Gartner and Gerry Czapp presented winner, front row from left, Glenda Herle with $3,000, Theodore Mattes with $1,500 and Eleanor Fair with $500. All three winners are from Camrose and 7,288 tickets were sold.

through the pages of e Booster

• Boris Rybalka, Business Manager and Assistant Coach for the Camrose Kodiaks has accepted the position of Coordinator for the Viking Cup 2000. He is no stranger to Augustana’s hockey program and the Viking Cup. After finishing University in Calgary, he moved to Camrose, and in 1993 was an Assistant Coach with the Vikings and also volunteered for the Viking Cup.

• Camrose Co-op supported a Provincial 4-H Camp. Co-op Manager, Wayne Shatford, presented a $1,000 cheque to Barry McDonald, Executive Director of the 4-H Foundation of Alberta. There are eight weeks of summer camps each summer during which thirty school groups attend to take a curriculum based on environmental appreciation training. The money donated by Camrose Co-op will help purchase a food handling system, which will give the camp the ability to distribute food safely and efficiently to different areas of its 143 acre location.

Alison Jalaine Stroh, older daughter of Bruce and Barb Stroh, graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Management Degree from the University of Lethbridge. She started her degree at the U of A, then transferred to Lethbridge to participate in their cooperative program. She has accepted a position in Calgary with Shell Canada’s Planning and Business Development section.

• Michael Niehaus, Exalted Ruler of the Strome Elks Lodge, presented $238 to Lois Gillespie, President of the Camrose and District Association for the Mentally Retarded Residents of Strome and District donated articles for a charity auction. Proceeds of the sale were split between the association, the opportunity class at Strome and the Elks Purple Cross Fund. Auctioneers Elgin Brown, Laurie Lindstrand and Edwin Kroetsch donated their services.

• Three students and a teacher from the Ferintosh School drove to Camrose in a blinding rainstor m to present $125 to the Camrose branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society. The three students were Dean Tschirren, President of the Grades 5 and 6 Red Cross group; Ramona Jackson, representing Grades 4 and 5; and Cheryl Gialet, representing Grades 1 and 2. Barbara Noullett, Grades 3 and 4 teacher accompanied the delegation. The cheque was presented to Dr. J.B. Cloarec, President of the Camrose branch and Dr. Stan Hambly, member of the Division Advisory Board for Red Cross Youth.

• Gordon Dennis was installed as President of the Camrose Lions Club, taking over the gavel from Max McLean. First, second and third Vice-Presidents are Tom O’Flynn, Red McCormick and Clarence Graumann, respectively. Secretary is Wes Solomonson, assisted by Wayne Peterson, while Len Palmer is the Treasurer

Solar tour of local homes

By Murray Green

A Camrose Solar Home Tour will be held on Sunday, June 25, beginning at noon.

“It is an open house event to allow folks who are intrigued, consider ing or even already have solar to visit with exist ing solar owners willing to share their firsthand experiences,” said Greg King, environmental sciences professor at the University of Alberta Augustana Campus.

“Are you curious about the potential of solar energy systems and the benefits it can bring to your home?

Do you already have solar and want to connect and share with others who have a system installed? Look no further than the inaugural Camrose Solar Home Tour taking place from noon to 4 p.m.,” he said.

It will feature a collection of six tour locations that vary in type of solar installation (roof and groundmounted) and size (generating between 4.8 and 11.9 kW of energy), there is a wide-variety of different solar installations that you can visit to learn more.

“The free tour gives you a chance to speak directly with your neighbours and others in Camrose who have already made the switch to solar energy and are excited to share their experiences with you. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, learn about the process of obtaining solar, and see firsthand the incredible impact it can have on both your wallet and the environment. Some of the stops can also speak about other features and changes they have made to have an energy efficient home,” said Greg.

The tour is an open schedule where you can drop into any number of locations of your choice. Each stop will have a designated host who will be on hand to give a short tour and then discuss any questions you may have.

Addresses of the tour locations are: 7 Montrose Avenue, 47237 Range Road 201, Camrose County, 4427-66 Street, 4102-73 Street, 6111 Enevold Drive and 2904-61 Street Close.

“Don’t miss out on this chance to visit one or more solar owners to hear and gain perspectives from some amazing firsthand experience,” said Greg.

HOSPICE ACE

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Hospice Society of Camrose and Chase the Ace winner Alex Oliver each received $37,078 when the winning ticket was drawn. From left, Hospice members Joy LeBlanc, Selina Read, Melanie Poole, Diana Nelson-Findlay, Alex Oliver, Hospice members Evelyn Carrington, Sharon Burden and Rotary and Camrose Service Clubs representative Lou Henderson. The next Chase the Ace major charity donation will be for The Open Doors.

EICS approves next school year budget

By Murray Green

Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) board of trustees approved the division’s 2023-24 school year budget of $81.2 million.

The budget is based on a projected student enrollment of 6,179 (excluding home education students), as the division is expected to see increased enrollment for the first time in five years. There is an estimated $67.5 million in operational funding expected from Alberta Education, an increase of $1.3 million (two per cent) over the 2022-23 school year.

However, this additional funding from the province was not enough to cover the increased staffing costs, nor keep pace with other inflationary costs. As a result,

U16 girls bring home the gold

Precision Volleyball U16 girls recently wrapped up another successful club volleyball season, maintaining their position as a division 1 team in Alberta for the last two years. They finished the season by winning gold at nationals in Calgary in Tier 8 out of 26 tiers. Their victory in the gold medal final placed the team at 57 out of 208 teams from across Canada.

Standing (left to right): Sadie Walrod, Kolby Zimmer, Shaefer Broughton, Reagan Ross, Kayden Strilchuk, Coach Patrick McFeely. Bottom (left to right): Lacey Schlaut, Mina Fowler, Darby Soch, Emma Hoyme, Hayley Herder.

EICS had to make the difficult decision to reduce its total staff by 25 full-time equivalencies (FTEs), done so primarily by not filling the instructional positions of retiring staff and not renewing temporary instructional contracts.

At the request of Alberta’s education minister, the division has been deficit spending for the past two years to drop its reserves to no more than 3.2 per cent of its annual budget, which is expected to be achieved by the end of the 2023-24 school year. This reserve spending was used to retain staff in a period of declining enrollment and essentially reduce class sizes.

“This decision to reduce the division’s staff is not made light-

ly, but it was done in a fashion where impacts to our students and classrooms have been minimized as much as possible,” said superintendent Paul Corrigan. “EICS continues to prioritize delivering remarkable Catholic education and developing the whole child through faith-integrated learning. Although underfunded, our budget for next school year is no exception to our commitment.”

The board agreed. “Staff reductions have an impact on our students, families, and communities and we would not have agreed to these reductions if there was another feasible option for our district,” said EICS board of trustees chair Le-Ann Ewaskiw. “Our board

will continue to advocate for increased funding in future meetings with our MLAs and Alberta Education.”

Despite budget challenges, enrollments at EICS schools are projected to increase, and new programs are being offered this fall. This includes Holy Redeemer Catholic School’s hockey academy, Madonna Catholic School’s Cogito Academy and Holy Spirit Catholic School’s musical theatre program. In addition, all EICS kindergarten to Grade 4 schools are offering pre-kindergarten next year, and the division is partnering with other educational institutions to provide on-line classes through its St. Isidore Learning Centre.

Photo submitted by Lauren Hoyme

Heart of the artist

Soccer, soccer, more soccer

It’s that intense season once again when my family claims that all I talk about is soccer. It’s true, planning practices and preparing for games for the two teams we are coaching has taken over a lot of my thinking (and talking) space.

That’s because I think of it as such a privilege and responsibility to be able to coach these young people. Lots of times, parents volunteer once they see that the team won’t go ahead unless they step up. They might feel ill-equipped, but I’ve seen parents, as well as community members, time and again rise to the occasion, taking training courses, reading about the sport or finding a mentor coach to lead them.

It’s the opportunity to be a role model as well. The kids can see quickly if their coach is someone on whom they can depend. There are so many opportunities to encourage them to just be good people. During our very first practice this year, we were doing a relay race. I asked my team what strategy they could use to go faster. A player said, “Cheat?” and I had meant, they could pass the ball instead of dribbling it all the way to the next player. I responded by saying that cheating is never a good strategy. Later I thought, hmmm…life lesson?

Our supper conversations typically include a few comments on what position to have players in at the next game, what we need to work on, and if we should use a 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 format in the next game (defence-midfield-forward). My daughter, who doesn’t play soccer anymore, is of course thrilled to hear so much about the sport.

A few days ago, I was tediously weeding the carrots in my garden and then had moved on to hilling the potatoes. My thoughts had wandered and I was thinking about how my family says all I talk about is soccer. I suddenly realized with a jolt that I was hilling the pumpkin plants. They looked surprised, too. I apologized, moved the soil further away and continued on.

I’m still learning all the time about how to be a better coach. I’ve found it’s helpful to take a similar philosophy with my players that I have with my children: I reward effort, not outcome. If players ran with everything they had and still lost, I am proud of them and tell them so. I am proud of their effort, not the outcome.

I make a point of learning everyone’s names the first night and encourage them to learn each other’s names in the first week. As the kids arrive to practice, I greet them by name and let them know how we’re starting that day, whether it be monkey in the middle, passing with a partner, or one versus one keep away. That way practice becomes a place where they feel welcome instead of uncomfortable.

If I ask them to partner up and notice that this makes players feel left out if they don’t know anyone, the next time I will put them into partners myself or ask them to partner with someone they don’t know. We take a moment to talk to a player if they are being disrespectful to another player so that they know it isn’t tolerated.

We don’t know everything, so we have found mentors, and coaches with more experience who we can approach with strategy questions. We listen to parents when they have ideas because they are seeing the game from a different angle. When we noticed that players were always running out of water, we bought a mini camping jug so that they can always refill their bottles.

All soccer coaches this year were required to take training courses and I was pleasantly surprised that they contained some useful information. I learned about sandwiching a criticism within two positive comments; that we need to teach our players how to both win and lose graciously; and was reminded that the coach sets the tone; and that we may need to make choices about when to ignore or address any negative or disrespectful behavior.

Other interesting takeaways were: Be the leader whose name they will never forget and leave a positive impact on their life; I am not just an activity leader, I’m a role model and mentor and I might be the only trusted adult in a young person’s life.

There are so many parents and community members who have stepped forward to coach soccer, ball, football and other sports this spring. It might not always feel like the time and effort is appreciated, but be assured that it has made a difference.

Be inspired this coaching season and know that you are leaving a lasting, positive impact on your players.

By Lori Larsen

Out of a miracle came an extraordinarily beautiful gift, an inexplicable vision and newfound ability to create spectacular works of art.

Camrosian Bonnie Maurer, the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre feature artist from June 23 until August 23, admits that she would have never dreamt that, prior to 2013 when her life took a disheartening turn, she would be featuring a lineup of her own masterful works of art.

Her entrance into the world of art, in her own words, has no story other than for the grace of God. “He saved me during a heart attack in 2013,” shared Bonnie. “He had given me a black and white vision of my hand touching the hem of His garment in the emergency room and, at the exact moment my fingers touched the hem, life came pouring back into my body.”

The following year, Bonnie continued to have dreams and visions that she tried to record during the summer of 2014, but with little success. “I am not a writer, and I had no clue how to draw or paint, so I finally threw up my hands and said to God, ‘If you can give me dreams and visions, you can surely give me a way to record them.’”

As though through some supernatural force, Bonnie’s request was answered and her heart, hands and soul were gifted with an incredible, albeit unimaginable to Bonnie, ability to produce what can only be described as masterpieces.

“I went from not being able to draw a stick man, to being able to draw what I had seen in the emergency room within minutes. I was so impressed by the result that I went straight to the art store to pick up graphite pencils, charcoal and drawing paper. I passionately pursued this newfound gift.”

Initially, Bonnie drew realistic portraits with graphite and charcoal including drawings of her grandchildren, some animals and some of the visions and dreams she continued to experience.

In 2017, she began adding colour to her drawings with pan pastels and, in 2018, bought her first set of soft pastels, then a second, third and fourth set. “They are all different softness and hardness and all have a role in my work.”

As for sticking to any particular colour palette, which many artists do, when Bonnie was asked by the art store salesperson which colour palette she wanted, she said she wanted them all. “I have learned

you can never have enough pastel sticks.”

As for subject matter, Bonnie’s work features a variety, however, she is particularly inspired by the movement of water. “That fascination is reflected in many of my paintings of beaches, streams and waterfalls.

“The play of light in a painting gives life as it dances on the waterfalls, seascapes as well as on the clouds and landscapes.”

Her work that includes animals is based on realism and the detail is so finite that one can imagine the feel of the fur and sense an almost eerie sensation through the stare of the eyes.

“Many of the animals I paint are inspired by an unforgettable trip to South Africa, because our oldest grandson was born there. But, I’m also inspired by Marg Woods’ photography of animals and landscapes. I have been blessed to use her work as reference for mine.”

ship music while I paint. My art is an expression of worship to me. It is my own personal experience.”

Bonnie has given private tours of her work at her home studio for friends, family and the odd invited guest, such as myself, where she shares the stories of her works, beginning with the graphite drawing she did of her own hand touching the hem of God’s robe at a time in her life when the light was leading her away.

“We have the ability to bring heaven to earth. I have learned more about that since I started painting,” remarked Bonnie, and after a second heart attack in 2016, the news from the doctors was less than promising.

“This health journey has opened up a door for me that I wouldn’t have otherwise seen.”

Bonnie admits it probably seemed unlikely that she would make it another three years, and here she is

Bonnie and husband Dwight moved to Camrose in 1985 and together owned and operated Wideman Drapery as well as partner with Marshall Wideman at Wideman Paint and Decor and Wideman Carpet One.

For those who are familiar with Bonnie from her career as a drapery seamstress and experience with home décor, there may be no surprise at her incredible talent. She no doubt already had an eye for colour, light, detail and design and how they combine, but this newfound form of creation is far beyond what she even envisioned in herself.

“I stand to paint, which I find gives me more freedom of movement than sitting. And I listen to wor-

seven years later, bringing heaven to earth. “I connect deeply with the world I’m creating, and I find every painting to be a highly emotional and enjoyable experience. I ride a roller coaster of emotions as a painting develops.”

Bonnie’s work is all part of her spiritual journey. “I can feel miserable, then I go into what I call my happy place and turn on my music and then I am lost for hours. It is very healing.”

This will be Bonnie’s first public exhibit and the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre venue, along with curator Jane Cherry, is perfect for easing her into a more public forum.

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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Artist Bonnie Maurer adds some finishing touches to a lion piece.

Local artist featured at Lougheed

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“It has taken me a long time to come to terms with being this public. I may get asked what my training is or how many showings I have had, but for me, it is not about that,” confided Bonnie. “I went to the emergency room and God showed up and suddenly I could paint.”

Like so many artists, Bonnie’s work is an extension of her being an expression of how she views the world, and it can be very intimidating to put one’s work out for public viewing.

“The hopeful outcome is that my work will speak to those who view it, and will take them on their own emotional journey as they connect with it.”

Bonnie will be hosting a Meet and Greet on June 28 at the Lougheed Performing Arts Centre from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

“God gave me this gift for a purpose. I have no idea what that purpose is but I believe my work is a bit prolific. I invite anyone to come away on this adventure with me.”

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Buckaroos honour Rudy

By Murray Green

The Bailey Buckaroos will be honouring Rudy Famulak and his 70 years of involvement in country music.

“The first half of our show on Sunday, June 25 beginning at 2 p.m. will be our regular show. The second half will be dedicated to Rudy and his 70 years of music. That dedication to music over that length of time is unheard of. It takes a lot of time and perseverance. Nobody sees what goes on back stage and the 20 hours of practice it takes just to put one show,” said Dan Olafson.

Rudy will be joining the Buckaroos for the second half. “We want to play songs that Rudy loves and played with us on the Buckaroos over the last 10 years,” shared Dan.

Special guests will include Pete Hicks and Ross Arthur.

“I started with the fiddle and when I was 15, there was a CFRN Search for Talent contest at Hay Lakes and I won. Shortly after that a band hired me to play and they were the Western Five with Ross Arthur. I’ve been really busy ever since,” explained Rudy.

He played with the Buckaroos for about seven years as well. “I took a time out and had two cancer surgeries. After the surgeries, I felt I couldn’t carry on full time anymore. I pulled through okay, but I want to thank the people that supported me and gave me a chance to play. Having a final show is for that purpose,” Rudy said.

He hasn’t ruled out a guest appearance in the future, but at 87 years old, he wants to slow down a bit.

“I started with CFCW in 1954 after I won the contest. I traveled with them for 13 years for road shows. After the Western Five, I joined the Foggy River Band. Then we (along with wife Pat) decided to move to Vernon, BC for health reasons,” shared Rudy.

“I joined up with some heavy hitters, retired roadies and musicians who played in some major bands across Canada. I had a steel guitar player, Ed Alekson who played for the Tommy Hunter show with Al Cherny. Moe Brown was in our band, he played for Hank Snow. We played together at the Okanagan Opry for about seven years. After that, we decided to move back to Camrose,” shared Rudy.

“At the Buckaroos show, I want to play songs that received the most requests. One of my favourites, and everyone’s favourite, is ‘Orange Blossom Special’ so I want to play that song. I also have a few songs that I wrote that I want to play,” he shared.

“When I played with Bev Munro he had the Bev’s Bunkhouse show. I wrote a song about that called ‘The Bunkhouse Breakdown’ which we recorded on our first album. The song became so popular they used in it Texas to play at rodeos. I made some royalty on that one. Our music went worldwide,” Rudy recalled.

Ed and Rudy started their own studio, which

Rudy still has today. “We made a lot of recordings for people, such as Jack Jensen of the Rhythm Pals. One year we supplied the music for a movie,” said Rudy.

“I like cajun music, so we spent one year down there to see George Jones (Louisiana) and went to Texas as well to learn Texas swing. I learned from the fiddle player from the Doug Kershaw band. When I came back we played at the Red Barn (near Edmonton) and we had George Jones and Buck Owens out. They did a show and we played for the dance,” he added.

“I gave a lady a CD, several CDs, and a month later she phoned and said President George Bush really likes your music, would you consider moving to the States and play full time. We all had our roots and family here, so we didn’t go. It’s been a lot a fun. Everyone has been so friendly along the way. Most musicians are good ordinary people with a job to do,” Rudy said.

“One time I was asked to fill in with a band, I received a standing ovation and the main artist had little recognition. He didn’t like it and never paid me. The way I looked at it, is that the ovation was payment enough for me,” Rudy shared.

“Our music was on a Calgary music station and often people from Montana would go to the border so they could listen to our show on the radio,” said Rudy.

Rudy is also known for his jokes on stage.

Royal Purple supports camp He Ho Ha

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

The Featured charity, for the Chase the Ace Draw 48, Camp He Ho Ha, received a donation of $2,486 from presenting club Camrose Royal Purple #49. The funds will be used to assist Camp He Ho Ha with expenses.

Pictured left to right back row are Camrose Royal Purple #49 members Barb Szott, Doris Hoffman, Camp He Ho Ha Greg Nielsen, Camrose Royal Purple #49 treasurer Marge Lynch, honoured royal lady Doreen Kelly and Evelyn Pacholek. Front row are Camrose Royal Purple #49 secretary Linda Stevenson, Camp He Ho Ha Joan Nielsen, Camrose Royal Purple members Rosemary Broen, past honoured royal lady Marion Czapp and Doreen Pushak.

T WO PERFORMANCES BY THE FAMOUS

City maintains tenant utility accounts

By Lori Larsen

During the City of Camrose June 12 regular council meeting, council voted 5/3 in favour of maintaining tenant City of Camrose utility accounts (status quo).

The following options were proposed to Council by Administration regarding the revision of City utility accounts.

Option 1–Convert to owner utility accounts all at once; or,

Option 2–Maintain tenant utility accounts– Status quo; or,

Option 3–Grandfather current tenant utility accounts and convert new/delinquent tenant accounts to owner utility accounts with transition complete by December 31, 2028; or,

Option 4–One of the above measures with amendments as proposed by Council.

During the June 12 public commentary, several residents (Camrose landlords) voiced concerns with the options of the City converting utility accounts from the tenants to the property owners, asking council to maintain utility accounts in the name of the tenants (status quo).

Some of the concerns included: health and safety risk of landlords having to deal with potentially violent situations in the event of evicting tenants; problem tenants will leave water running; having to increase rent to cover both utility costs and administrative expenses for tending to utility accounts; reputation that Camrose is an expensive place to live for renters and difficult to determine how high to increase rent due to not knowing the monthly utility costs.

In the report to Council, City administration presented the results of surveying all municipalities included within the Midsized City Mayors Caucus, of which the City of Camrose is a member. The survey indicated that 62.5 per cent of those municipalities do not allow residential tenant accounts.

Catholic League

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Michelle Nanias, principal of St. Pat’s School in Camrose, attended a regular Catholic Women’s League (CWL) meeting in December 2022 and spoke about her desire to develop a program which fosters a relationship between the local Catholic pre-kindergarten to Grade 4 school and the church through the ladies of the parish CWL council. Members were invited to come to the school one day a month, on a regular basis, and spend time reading a book, playing a game, talking to the children about special feast days or church celebrations according to the time of year, doing crafts or an activity the teacher prepared or simply sharing their hobbies and interests with the class. The response was overwhelmingly in favour of supporting the program and since February, members of St. Francis CWL and friends report spending quality time in the classrooms of St. Pat’s School on the first Monday of each month.

City of Camrose financial services general manager Travis Bouck reiterated that the biggest concern for having tenants responsible for City utility accounts is the health and safety risks related to City staff having to deal with potentially violent situations when water is shut off for residential tenant accounts. “Shutoffs are not required on owner utility accounts as outstanding amounts are transferred to taxes and collected through the tax collection process which is deemed a much lower risk situation for staff,” noted Bouck.

Adult Lifeguard program success

By Lori Larsen

The City of Camrose

Mayer Aquatic Centre recently added five new staff to their “pool” of valuable lifeguards.

The five lifeguards, Gordon Scott, Arlene Dylke, Scott Barker, Jen Zimmerman and Tera Wolsey, all successfully completed the nine-week Adult Lifeguard/Swim Instructor School that was offered free of charge to anyone (over 18 years of age) interested in a career in lifeguard/ swim instructor and being part of the team at the Aquatic Centre.

The program began on April 18 and finished on June 15 and included instruction on lifeguarding and swim instructor.

Successful participant and new lifeguard Jen Zimmerman shared her thoughts on the experience.

“I have been a stay-athome mom for almost 14 years, and my children are now old enough that I could go back into the workforce,” explained Jen.

Lifeguarding for Jen seemed like a natural fit because of her love for swimming and the fact that she was already a part of the Masters program for the Camrose Tsunami Club. “This program (Adult Lifeguard and Swim Instructor School) combined something I loved doing (swimming), learning new things, meeting new people and the hours are pretty ideal, mornings and afternoons while my children are in school.”

The program was instructed by four Mayer Aquatic Centre head lifeguards and, by Jen’s account, they did an amazing job of making it fun, relative and beneficial.

“We learned so many new things and it was great having our small group together. Five of us went through the entire program and two joined for the Swim Instructor program.

“We had a fantastic time and we became like a little family. We got to know each other well.”

With the training complete, the new lifeguards are able to begin working this summer, however, the bulk of their hours working will begin in September of this year and will go through until June 2024.

The goal is to be able to fill in gaps while other lifeguards (students) are not as available; however, Jen did say that they will be given the option to fill in some summer hours too, if they choose.

“The beginning of the program was dedicated to just the Lifesaving Society’s National Lifeguarding program and included a degree of physical requirements,” explained Jen. “Including a 400-metre endurance swim, 20-pound brick carry and 50-metre sprint, along with practical training of saving people with a variety of injuries.”

She noted that prevention was one of the first and most important parts of their training. “We were trained to know all the rules and why they are in place so we can enforce those rules to prevent injury.”

After the completion of the lifeguarding session, the participants moved onto the Lifesaving Society’s Swim Instructor course.

“This course makes sure that we (instructors) accommodate people with all types of abilities and make it work for every stu-

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Pictured left to right, back row, are City of Camrose Aquatic Centre head lifeguards/instructors Carter Cannady, Sam Pennings and KB Dumas.

Centre row: City of Camrose Mayer Aquatic Centre manager Christine McCord, Mayer Aquatic Centre staff member Natasha Dewald, Adult Lifeguard/Swim Instructor course recent graduate Jen Zimmerman, Mayer Aquatic Centre supervisor Lesley Heisler, Lifeguard/Swim Instructor course recent graduate Tera Wolsey and Mayer Aquatic Centre head lifeguard/instructor Carley Moon. Front row: Lifeguard/Swim Instructor course recent graduates Gordon Scott, Arlene Dylke and Scott Barker.

dent, for example, if someone is a visual learner, an auditory learner or they just want to get in and try.”

Successful completion of this part of the program qualified the students of the Adult Lifeguard/Swim Instructor School to provide instruction to the various levels of Lifesaving Society Parent & Tot; Lifesaving Society Preschool; Lifesaving Society Swim for Life and Lifesaving Society Canadian Swim Patrol.

“Once into the higher levels of the Swimmer and

Swim Patrol, it includes an aspect of first aid and life saving,” noted Zimmerman. “This is all about self rescue, whether a person can swim to survive or help someone who needs help. Those are good skills to have.

“They (Mayer Aquatic Centre staff and administration) are very flexible and there are other opportunities that will arise.”

Eventually the new lifeguards will be given an option to level up as a lifeguard, become coaches

to assist with the Lifesaving Society’s Lifesaving program or teach aqua fit classes, if they so choose.

Jen encouraged others who may have an interest in working as a lifeguard/ swim instructor to partake in the program, should it be offered again.

“All the instructors and staff were wonderful. We all came in at different levels when we arrived and they got us all up to the level we needed to qualify.”

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Luke Cloarec Tamara Collison Elizabeth Cuevas

Kayley Hynek Olivia Inman

Grayson Jarrett

Adam Kuefler Kyle Kushnerick Sofia Land

Denise Atupan Ash Bates

Tegan David Louise Delos Reyes

Jade Meier Logan Mitchell Cody Nordstrom

Austin Olson Leilani Pagulayan

Cadence Schmidt Erin Shapka Aiden Sheets Ashley Siewert Thomas Smith

Charlie Broughton

Paige Cameron Josh Carter

Annalise Guenther Farren Gutierrez

Ty Hilgartner

Beth Johnson Rylan Kelndorfer Kenzie Kennedy

Rhett Bergen Jordyn Broen

Jesse Friesen Bret Good

Lucas Lechelt Amber McCartney Joslin McCartney

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Caleb Rittenhouse Bradley Rodin

Dawson Sparrow Trisha Tumaliuan Ethan Verbaas

Carter Welke Curtis Williams

By Lori Larsen

On June 14, community members joined Camrose Association For Community Living (CAFCL) staff, board members and volunteers to hear the annual report and celebrate the incredible work CAFCL does to enhance the lives of the individuals and their families.

CAFCL Board 1st vicepresident Bart Orr thanked everyone for joining the celebratory event that was joyously accompanied by a much-welcome rain.

CAFCL CEO Robin Good began by updating information on the Disability Services Sector, project Blueprint CDS (Community Disability Services), a document that compiles the barriers and some of the solutions to the workforce issue faced in the sector.

Good introduced and thanked all members of the Board of Directors consisting of: president Kristy Smith; 1st vice-president Bart Orr; 2nd vice-president Jonathan Sims; treasurer Clark MacKay and directors Aaron Leckie (stepping down after a six year term); Andrea Taeger (stepping down after an eight year term); Lindsay Aicken; Mardell Olson and Wanita Toews.

Good spoke of some of the year’s accomplishments including: the five-year anniversary of SingAble; a day long training session for staff “The Leader in Us All”; accreditation awarded with 100 per cent compliance; celebration of 60 years of service; participation of summer programs accessible garden in the first Community Garden Walk and the purchase of a new wheelchair accessible van.

“It (the new van) has helped us to provide transportation to our individuals, safer and easier,” said Good. “Thank you to everybody who contributed to that fundraising campaign. You helped make that dream a reality and we really appreciate it.”

Jonathon Sims, in Clark MacKay’s absence, provided the financial report update. “During the 2022/23 fiscal year our revenues and expenses remained relatively consistent compared to past years. Due to the current economic inflation we continue to see an increase in our operating costs,” noted Sims adding that CAFCL has adapted to these increases and remains flexible and focuses on financial stability.

“We were also able to renew our largest government contract for 2023.”

The overall revenue for 2023 fiscal year was $6,121,120 consisting of 87 per cent from government funding; eight per cent gen-

CAFCL presents annual report

This year’s Signature Photo, Connecting Communities One Story at a Time, featuring Cora Lee and her children, reflects her success and the overall success of extended reach of the Healthy Families program.

Prior to the conclusion of the event Orr summed up why being a CAFCL board member was so important to him, in one word. “Emotion.”

CAFCL’s annual report event personifies every program, service, event and general community participation by the staff, volunteers and amazing individuals they serve...pure joy and sincere gratitude.

For more information on CAFCL and all services and programs visit the website at www.cafcl.ca

erated revenue; three per cent grants and two per cent from fundraising and donations. “During the year we were able to raise an additional $71,000 through various fundraising activities, including our annual Charity Auction which was about a $20,000 increase over previous years,” reported Sims, offering gratitude on behalf of everyone at CAFCL for continued community support.

Total expenses equated to $6,005,837, the majority of which (88 per cent) is contributed to wages and benefits.

SingAble director Ardelle Ries presented an update on the successes of the all inclusive community choir, in partnership with University of Alberta Augustana Music Program.

Not only did SingAble celebrate five years of contributing to the commu-

Stetar, accepting on behalf of McClellan Wheaton.

In keeping with the amazing work SingAble has done to support all members of the community, CAFCL recognized Linda Gervais with the Community Inclusion Award, for her continued love for people and creating community.

Presenting the Community Inclusion Award to Gervais was Robin Good and SingAble chorister Cheryl Carter, who through an emotional tribute thanked Linda for her kindness and encouraging support.

In accepting the award Linda shared a few thoughts. “Every time we go to SingAble, Ardelle and I kind of compare notes at the end of our rehearsals about what brought tears to our eyes. Tears of love, tears of joy. It is a remarkable place to be.”

The Lifetime Membership Award was presented to Keith Lyseng who served 14 years as an active board member, continued commitment to volunteerism and ambassadorship.

In describing the gift (a wire stretcher) presented to Lyseng, Good said she always tries to find something to give that the recipient can use and that the goal was for Keith, when using the wire stretcher, to think of CAFCL and how grateful everyone at CAFCL is that his service stretched into a lifetime.

nity in the spirit of music but also joined other choristers in a collaborative performance at the Winspear Centre as part of the University of Alberta Choral Extravagnaza. Season 6 of SingAble begins on September 26.

The remainder of the program was dedicated to the presentation of awards and scholarships.

CAFCL Public Relations manager Cherilyn Sharkey presented the Community Championship Award to McClellan Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC general manager Trevor

The Human Services Scholarship was awarded to Kristine Tarfia who has served with CAFCL as an employee for seven years and is currently working on acquiring a Community Support Worker diploma.

The Norris Bowen Scholarship was awarded to Emmanuella Loomis (not present at event). Emmanuella is in her 4th year of Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Kinesiology with a minor in psychology and plans to become a registered nurse.

The Gillespie Family Bursary was awarded to Mackenzie Goosen who is attending Red Deer Polytechnic to pursue her Bachelor’s degree in psychology.

CAFCL Jennifer Knopf, right, presented the Human Services Scholarship to Kristine Tarfia.

CAFCL Leevi Hafso, right, presented the Gillespie Family Bursary to MacKenzie Goosen.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

CAFCL public relations manager Cherilyn Sharkey, right, presented the Community Championship Award to McClellan Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC. Accepting the award was general manager Trevor Stetar.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster CAFCL SingAble chorister Cheryl Carter, left, presented the Community Inclusion Award to Linda Gervais.

CAFCL director Andrea Taeger, left, presented the Lifetime Membership Award to Keith Lyseng.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster SingAble director Ardelle Ries provided an update on the choir.

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The automotive section of Klassen owns a convertible hardtop

By Murray Green

Bob

Klassen

of Camrose owns a 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner convertible.

“I found this car three years ago in Lethbridge. I was looking for farm equipment at an auction and it was parked in behind an air seeder. I bought it and put in a new carburetor this spring (last year) and that is almost all I have done to it,” said Bob.

The Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner is a two-door fullsize retractable hardtop convertible, manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company for model years 1957 to 1959.

“I drive it every day when the weather is nice with the top down and have moved to Camrose. I knew how rare this car is. This top is a hardtop convertible. The entire hardtop goes into the trunk. All you have to do is sit behind the steering wheel and hold a button,” shared Bob.

However, early into the 1959 model year, its name was expanded to Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner.

“This top allows you to have a convertible without having a canvas roof. They only made those kind of tops in 1957 to 1959. They had soft tops before and after those years. That attracted me because that is what makes it rare,” added Bob.

The retracting roof system was marketed as the

Hide-Away Hardtop, and was exclusively sold on this Ford-branded model, for three model years.

“I remember these cars. In 1957, I was 16 and I got my driver’s license. My dad had a 1957 Chevrolet, so

FUN FACTS

For 1957 to 1959, Ford brought the Fairlane 500 Skyliner, featuring a powered, retracting and folding hardtop roof. For the model year 1959, the name was changed to Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner, shortly after production began (also illustrated as such in the brochure but described only as “Galaxy” in the related text). The retractable roof mechanism, marketed as the Hide-Away Hardtop was unique to Ford-branded products and was not offered on any Continental, Lincoln, Mercury, or Edsel branded vehicles.

Two manual transmissions, a three-speed and threespeed overdrive, and a three-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. Starting in 1958, Cruise-O-Matic was added, which provided a second “drive” range (“D2”), allowing for an intermediate gear start.

Ford’s design was also the first series produced coupé convertible featuring a roof using two segments, and during its production run, the Skyliner was the only hardtop convertible available. The Skyliner’s retractable top operated via a complex mechanism that folded the front of the roof and retracted it under the rear decklid. Instead of the typical hydraulic mechanisms, the top used seven reversible electric motors, four lift jacks, a series of relays, 10 limit switches, 10 solenoids, four locking mechanisms for the roof and two for the trunk lid.

this car is from my era. It drives nice, but is clumsy to park. The car is too long, but it has power steering, which was kind of a new invention back then. It only steers nice while you are moving. If you stop, it is hard to steer. The slower you go, the harder it is to steer,” Bob pointed out.

Ford’s 1957 Skyliner was the world’s first retracting hardtop convertible to be truly mass-produced by a car company from the factory, coming close to 50,000 sales.

“Now we are so used to good power steering, we don’t even think about it. In this car, you have to think about it. You either plan ahead or use armstrong steering,” he laughed.

French car maker Peugeot offered several such models in the 1930s with the help of a coach building company, which sold only in very limited numbers. It also marked the first time the hard roof featured a folding (front) section, to retract and fit inside the car’s trunk.

“This car has the intercepter 352 V8 engine. It

was the first year that it was available. It was only available in the police cars except for this car, it was an option. Whoever bought this car had it put in. All of the motor, transmission and undercarriage is still original. Every-

thing is original, but it has had a paint job. The seats are in very good condition, so I suspect they might be new seats prior to me getting the car. I don’t really know,” said Bob.

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

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

Contact Murray Green, News Repor ter Phone 780.672.3142 Email murrayg@camrosebooster.com

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Bob Klassen’s 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner convertible can also be used as a hardtop on cooler or rainy days. This rare model with a 352 motor is smooth to drive, unless you drive too slow.

Ask the CHIEF A

Dean LaGrange Chief of Police Camrose Police Ser vice

Question:

When the City allows E-Scooter businesses to operate, what is the number one concern for police?

Answer:

The police essentially have two priorities, or mandates. The first one is protection of life, and the second is protec tion of property. So when society is faced with new technology, services or equipment, our only concern is public safety. Specifically for E-scooters, ensuring the rules put in place by our elected leaders are complied with, in terms of speed, protective equipment and operational guidelines is what we will focus on. We certainly don’t want to see anyone get hurt in a collision or have their property damaged, be it on a pathway or roadway.

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

Shared E-Scooters get the green light from City council

By Lori Larsen

During the City of Camrose June 12 regular council meeting, Council approved two separate bylaws pertaining to the operation of a shared E-Scooter business in the City of Camrose.

Council gave third reading and subsequent approval to Bylaw 3271-23, a Bylaw to amend the City of Camrose Business License Bylaw 3003-18.

During the City of Camrose Committee of Whole meeting held at 2 p.m. on June 12, City of Camrose Community Development general manager Patricia MacQuarrie explained that changes to the Business License Bylaw are required to establish how the Shared E-Scooter business must operate.

Administration proposed an amendment to the Business License Bylaw, for a period of two years ending October 30, 2024.

The amendment includes the following key points:

• Shared E-Scooter operators must submit an: approved provincial operational exemption for the Shared E-Scooter Business; approved opera-

tional plan and approved education and safe riding plan.

• The operational season for a Shared E-Scooter Business is June 13 to October 30 and May 1 to October 30, 2024, and hours of operation are only permissible between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.

• The minimum age for riding a Shared E-Scooter is 16.

• Shared E-Scooter operators must collect all EScooters by 11 p.m. and store E-Scooters overnight in a secure and private location.

• The Shared E-Scooter Business must provide annual proof of insurance including commercial liability insurance of $2,000,000.00 per occurrence, indemnifying, defending and holding harmless the City and its employees for any loss, damages, claims, or action arising.

• The Shared E-Scooter Business is to provide an annual operating report to City of Camrose Council no later than November 31st of each year. Council gave third reading and subsequent approval to Bylaw 3272-23,

the Camrose Traffic Bylaw. MacQuarrie reported that changes to the Camrose Traffic Bylaw are required to establish how the Shared E-Scooters are to be operated by riders within the City of Camrose and that due to the number of changes administration recommended approving an updated Camrose Traffic Bylaw that included the following key changes:

• Adding definitions for E-Scooter and Shared EScooter.

• Consolidating singleuser transportation such as skateboards, nonmotorized scooters, roller skates, and Shared EScooters into a category called “Micro-mobility devices”.

• Reinforcing the right of way for pedestrians on the sidewalks.

• Limiting the operation of Shared E-Scooters to sidewalks and trails only.

• Restricting the use of Shared E-Scooters on the Sidewalk on: 50 Street or 51 Street, between 48 Avenue and 51 Avenue; 49 Street, between 49 Avenue and 51 Avenue; and 49 Avenue or 50 Avenue, between 49 Street and 51 Street.

• That the E-Scooters will operate at a speed of no more than 20 kms/hr.

• Establishing fines related to improper use of the Shared E-Scooters.

MacQuarrie also noted that according to the Province of Alberta, the opera-

tion of private E-Scooters is prohibited in Alberta.

For complete details pertaining to both the Busness License Bylaw and the Camrose Traffic Bylaw visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca

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Camrose residents may soon see rental / shared E-Scooters parked in various locations throughout the City, such as the ones available in other municipalities as shown above.

Worst of the worst offenders

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

On Wednesday night, Canadians learned the prime minister’s office knew about the transfer of notorious serial killer, rapist, and designated dangerous offender Paul Bernardo’s transfer from a maximum-security prison to a medium-security prison in March. This revelation comes days after Canada found out that one of our most reviled criminals was being moved and the Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino did nothing to stop it despite his office knowing about the transfer.

Bernardo is a vile monster and should remain in maximum security until the end of his life. The crimes he committed are embedded in Canada’s collective consciousness. After being sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 25 years, Bernardo was given the dangerous offender designation, the most serious in Canadian law.

Despite Bernardo’s notoriety, both the prime minister and Mendicino claim their staff did not tell them about the transfer. They just let it happen. Minister Mendicino’s office knew about this for three months prior to Bernardo’s transfer.

The minister has the authority to issue direction to Canada Corrections and he has the power to make regulations regarding the incarceration of prisoners. He has failed in this duty. Instead of halting the transfer, both the prime minister and minister of public safety hid the information from the victims’ families. Victims and their families must come first. Monsters, like Bernardo, should spend the rest of their lives in maximum security prisons.

My colleague, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Niagara Falls, Tony Baldinelli, introduced Private Member’s Bill, C-342, which seeks to keep dangerous offenders and mass murderers like Bernardo in maximum-security prisons. I believe in this Bill and have co-seconded it. We offered to fast-track its passage through Parliament, but the Liberals denied this.

Bill C-342 would require that all court-ordered dangerous offenders and mass murderers be permanently assigned a maximum-security classification. It will also repeal the Liberals’ “least restrictive environment” standard for assigning inmates to prisons and restore the language of “necessary restrictions” the previous Conservative government had put in place.

The bottom line is this: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mendicino are trying to once again pass the buck, claiming it was the fault of their staff. This is a trend that needs to be stopped, they need to accept responsibility for this egregious error and Mendicino must resign.

Common sense Conservative solutions, such as Bill C-342, would ensure Bernardo and criminals like him stay where they belong. This type of transfer happens too often, however, in many cases, it doesn’t garner headlines. This and the revolving door of the justice system are failing victims and all Canadians.

As your MP, passing legislation which protects Canadians is of the utmost importance. It’s a small step but I am proud to support MP Baldinelli’s Private Members’ Bill to protect Canadians and ensure victims are heard and respected. You can count on Canada’s Conservatives to put in the work required to rebuild trust in our broken legal system.

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

DENTURE CLINIC

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

The Battle River Denture Clinic officially opened on June 13 in the Duggan Mall. Helping to cut the ribbon were staff member Olivia Koskela, City of Camrose deputy mayor Don Rosland, owner Peter Mah, staff member Kiera Stang, councillor Lucas Banack and councillor Joy-Anne Murphy.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Pictured left to right, Special Olympics of Camrose athletes Emily Donohue and Jolene Finnegan thanked Camrose Safeway staff Michael Gallop, Al Paquette and Will Vercammen for letting them use their store for spreading awareness and fundraising in June. Emily and Jolene are involved in swimming and bowling.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Skën Rejuvenation held its grand opening on June 12 in the Beauty Bar on Main Street. City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko cuts the ribbon with owners Carla and Adam Schekk on hand, while councillor Don Rosland looks on. The business specializes in facial care.

SKËN OPENING

Trojans end with honours

By Murray Green

École Camrose Composite High School celebrated the end of another great athletic year.

“We’ve had another amazing year of athletics here at ÉCCHS,” said athletic director Graeme Thain.

“Championships are nice, but they aren’t the only measure of success when it comes to athletics. It’s the skill development, relationship building, fun on road trips (except when a tire blows) that I think are just as important, if not more important, than your wins and losses. I was able to see lots of that going on as well as some wins…and losses,” noted Thain.

“To our Grade 12s, what an amazing group of athletes you are. I was so impressed watching you all year and the leadership that you showed, you are a big reason for our success here. To our Grade 9s, 10s and 11s, no pressure, but you have big shoes to fill next year,” he told the athletes.

“For all our athletes, I want you to go home and thank your parents for supporting you. From getting you out of bed for a weekend road trip, to being that cheerleader on the sideline, to that shoulder to lean on when a game didn’t go your way. They are a big part of our success here as well,” Thain added.

The Grade 9 athletes of the year are male Justus Sveinbjornson and female Alexandra Kielmann.

The high school athletes of the year are male Colby Anderson and female Allyson Thain.

DEATHS

Jesper Skov Lund, of Cochrane, on June 8, at 96 years of age.

Betty McColman, of Edmonton, on June 9, at 86 years of age.

John Gordon Bruneau, of Camrose, on June 12, at 82 years of age.

Sandra Anne Campbell, of Edmonton, on June 12, at 61 years of age.

James “Jim” Russel Taylor, of Camrose, on June 13, at 92 years of age.

Rodger William Foster, of Bruce, on June 13, at 94 years of age.

Linda Mae Odegard, of Camrose, on June 15, at 75 years of age.

Gertrude “Gertie” Annalla Hougestol, of Camrose, on June 15, at 92 years of age.

Linda Wysminity of Tofield, on June 16, at 76 years of age.

Connie Glenn, of Camrose, on June 17, at 84 years of age.

Betty McColman

Betty McColman of Edmonton, AB, passed away on June 9, 2023, at the age of 86 years.

John Bruneau

October 29, 1940 ~ June 12, 2023

John Gordon Bruneau was born in Toronto to urban missionaries, Earl and Lois Bruneau. He grew up in downtown Toronto with siblings Jan, Angus, Grace and Dan.

John completed a B.A. at the University of Toronto before heading west to receive his Teaching Certification at the University of Alberta. After teaching in Worsley, Alberta, John moved to Edmonton and married Sharon Smith in 1970. Together, with the help of relatives, friends and colleagues, they built a house in Mill Woods. In 1975, they began growing their family with children Philip, Richard and Susanna. Through this time, John transitioned out of teaching and into horticulture, where he worked with Smith Gordon on exciting projects like installing the large trees in the new West Edmonton Mall. John and Sharon moved their family to Vancouver in 1982, where John pursued a Masters of Divinity at Regent College.

He then returned to Alberta with his family and settled in Camrose, where he took on the pastoral position at First Baptist Church. After serving there for 13 years, John returned to teaching – this time at Gardner Bible College. In his nine years there, he also held the position of Dean and CEO. After retiring in 2008 he taught one final, engaging course on justice theologies at Augustana University College. While enjoying seeing his children grow their careers and families, his loving wife Sharon lost a second battle with breast cancer. In sharing condolences with friends and family, he found himself in an enduring friendship with Margaret, one of Sharon’s close circle of friends from nursing school in Ontario. With the full blessing of both families, John and Margaret were married in 2013 in Ontario, just as Margaret was retiring from a vibrant career in nursing.

John and Margaret built a life together centred around children and grandchildren, close circles of friendship, serving the community, model train club, home renovations, international travel and deepening their faith together. Margaret cared for John faithfully through his cancer diagnosis and sudden decline. John passed away, surrounded by loving family, held in the kindness and prayers of dear friends, and under the exceptional and compassionate care of the housekeeping, medical and chaplaincy staff at St. Mary’s Hospital Unit 2 and Emergency Department. The family is profoundly grateful.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Church of God, Camrose, AB.

Donations in Memoriam may be made to Deer Valley Meadows – Prayer and Meditation Sites (in person at the Memorial Service) or Canadian Cancer Society (online).

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She is survived by her husband Wayne; children Allen (Lisa), Don (Marie), Kevin and Gary (Anne); numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; and relatives and friends.

A Celebration of life will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Tofield Funeral Chapel, Tofield, Alberta.

Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Foundation.

Rodger Foster

Rodger Foster of Holden, AB, passed away on June 13, 2023, at the age of 94 years.

He is survived by his wife Emily; children Daniel (Laurie), Gary (Julianne), David (Crystal) and Sharon (Tim); grandchildren Ryan, Justin, Chelsey (Nathan), Joshua, Brendan, Rebecca (Craig), Jonathan (Shawna), Markus (Marcy), Timothy, Thomas, Tanner (Melissa) and Tyler (Addriana); and greatgrandchildren Ethan, Rhodes, Gunner, Alexis, Emerson, Lukas and Owen.

Rodger was predeceased by his sister Sheila; and his parents Mabel and John.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Linda Mae Odegard

May 24, 1948 ~ June 15, 2023

Linda Mae Odegard of Camrose AB, passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2023, at the age of 75.

Linda was born in Saskatoon, SK, to Cliff and Emily Peterson on May 24, 1948. She was baptized on August 3, 1948, at Zion Lutheran Church in Saskatoon, SK.

A lifelong educator, Linda taught kindergarten at many schools in Camrose over a 30-year career. Alongside this, she enjoyed partnering with her husband Bernell in two businesses (OdeGardens and The Lefse House), where over the course of 50 years of marriage, they enjoyed a lively partnership that held many creative pursuits and excuses to throw parties.

Linda loved music (especially singing), learning (always reading and writing), and getting things done (with great efficiency and organization). She had a vibrant faith life, participating in the church, befriending many, and quietly living a life of service.

Most of all, Linda loved people. She enjoyed hospitality, laughter, and conversation. She offered genuine listening and attentive care to whoever she was with, no matter their age. She especially prized her grandchildren and took every opportunity to enthusiastically play and find ways to affirm them. Linda saw the best in people – to be known by her was to be loved.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband Bernell; son Lance (and Aimee) of Vancouver, BC; daughter Jane (and Jason) of Camrose, AB; six grandchildren Elijah, Eva, Anders, Ari, Mathea, and Anton; and siblings Doug (and Brenda), Larry (and Marg), Sharon, and Gail. She was predeceased by her parents Cliff and Emily Peterson of Saskatoon, SK.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21 2023, at Messiah Lutheran Church (4810-50 Street, Camrose, AB), officiated by Rev. Bev Swanson.

If family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to CLBI or Hastings Lake Lutheran Bible Camp. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the community for the support and care.

Stephen Selby Hodgetts

Stephen Selby Hodgetts was born on July 30, 1944, at Hall End Farm in England, and travelled to Canada in 1967, where he met Susan Schafer, the woman he would marry.

Stephen always had a dream of farming his own land, tending to his own livestock, and having a large family. This dream became a reality in 1974, when Stephen, his wife and two small children moved to Kingman, AB.

Stephen spent his lifetime loving every moment on the farm and the lifestyle that came with it.

He passed away on May 11, 2023, living the only life he knew, being a farmer.

He was predeceased by his parents Ronald and Sally Hodgetts.

Left to cherish his memory are his six children Stephen (Connie), Tamsin (Ken), Andrew (Jeannette), David (Reiden), Ashlee (Paul) and Morwenna (Bryce); his older sister Susan (Peter) and younger brother David (Jane). His 17 grandchildren will miss him.

To the day he died, he was a farmer at heart with plans to plant a crop on the home quarter this spring. The dream of owning “The farm up on the hill” turned into a five-decade farm full of life, love, laughter, sorrow and a lot of hard work. May the Good Lord gift you with a bountiful harvest in Heaven.

Please join us for a Celebration of Stephen’s Life at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Kingman Hall, Kingman, AB.

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Taylor

October 14, 1930 ~ June 13, 2023

James “Jim” Russel Taylor of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the age of 92 years. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Pat (Ron) McCool of Mayerthorpe; honourary daughter Mary (Gary) Cunningham of Camrose; and sister-in-law Edith Taylor of Pointe-Claire, Quebec.

Jim was predeceased by his parents Horace and Lillian; wife Flo; son Ron; and twin brother Douglas.

A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Glenwood Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Brian Hunter.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Jim’s memory may be made to the Camrose Swans & Roses Lions Club

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

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A Graveside Service will be held for Eunice (Palm) Dedels

Saturday, June 24, 2023 1:00 p.m. Wilhelmina Lutheran Church

Elinor Ann Budd

August 13, 1939 ~ April 4, 2023

Elinor Ann Budd of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the age of 83 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2023, from Camrose United Church, 4829-50 Street, Camrose with Rev. Helen Reed officiating.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

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Sandra Anne Campbell

Celebration of Life will be held for Clair Foss

Saturday, July 1, 2023 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Round Hill Community Hall

For more information on The Camrose Booster Obituary Page, contact your funeral director or the Camrose Booster

September 19, 1961 ~ June 12, 2023

Sandra Anne Campbell of Edmonton, Alberta, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the age of 61 years.

A private family service will be held.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com

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RY – of Branch #57 Camrose Legion is, once again, offering bursaries to graduates of City and County of Camrose High School, who are going on to further education. Application forms for several categories of bursaries are available at the Legion.

YOU ARE INVITED TO HELP CELEBRATE – Round Hill Women’s Institute’s 105th Anniversary, Sunday, June 25, 1 p.m., Round Hill Community Centre. For more information, contact Louisa at 780-679-0503 or Cathie at 780-672-6021.

Round Hill & District Ag Society

40TH ANNIVERSARY

Saturday, July 8, 2023 – 4 p.m. Round Hill Community Centre

CHILI COMPETITION

($5 to sample all 7 chillies.)

Vote for your favourite! Free Wiener Roast: 5 p.m.

Awkward Turtles Band: 7-9 p.m.

Anniversary Cake and Award for Best Chili: 7:30 p.m.

EVERYONE WELCOME

For more info contact Paula at 780-679-4897.

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Bake Sale and Silent Auction.

Saturday June 24, 1:30 - 3:00 pm. at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall, 4713-50 Street, Camrose. Also a book and puzzle table. No admission charge. Tea or coffee and shortcake $5.00.

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– (Never Known to Fail) Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the son of God. Immaculate Virgin assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (say 3 times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (say 3 times). Amen. Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you.

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TRIMMING – I trim your animal’s nails in the comfort of your own home. Beneficial for dogs and people who have mobility or other issues. Half of proceeds goes to Canine Love Dog Rescue Society to help with their spay and neuter program. Book by texting or calling Heather at 780-226-7414.

JUNK TO THE DUMP –Light hauling. Tom Mino – 780678-1847.

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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.

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.

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APARTMENT SUITE –Two bedrooms. Available July 1. Contact 780-608-3820.

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

ESPECIALLY NICE OFFICE SUITE

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

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FOUR 14” AUTOMOTIVE RIMS – for car. Good shape. $15 each obo. Call Dave 780-8553023.

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– 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.

3-BEDROOM DUPLEX –bungalow style across from park. Fenced yard, parking in back. $1,000/mo., $1,000 DD, utilities not included. Phone 780-226-8598 or email midcityproperty2019@ gmail.com.

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TWO LA-Z-BOY RECLINING LOVESEATS – like new, blue-grey colour. Asking $150 each. 780-672-4970.

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

WEST SIDE MEATS –Summer pork freezer packshalf hog $350. Approx. 80 lb. Pork chops, ribs, bacon, ham, sausage, steaks and roasts. Call 780-877-2140.

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Thursday, June 22, 12-8 p.m.; Friday, June 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, June 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4507-71 Street Close. Everything must go! Furniture and housewares.

LA VISTA VILLAS – 320662A Street. Downsizing, something for everyone (household). Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24; and June 30 and July 1.

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2001 BMW – Model 330 CI. Convertible, mint shape. 166,000 km. $11,900. 780-679-8133.

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LPAC launches new season lineup

By Murray Green

The Season Launch party was held at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on June 15.

The Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre has a great line-up of shows for this season. A live performance was given by Ryan Lindsay.

Some of the shows mentioned are add-on shows not in the regular season lineup. 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.

Starting on August 1 at 7 p.m. enjoy Andrew Allen in the all-new Summer on the Plaza Series at the Verda McNeill Plaza (southside of the LPAC). He will perform his hits including “Loving You Tonight” outdoors, providing the weather is suitable.

The second show on the plaza will be with the Battle River Big Band with local musicians. Enjoy a concert entitled Summer Serenade on August 10 at 7:30 p.m.

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show will be Paula Neder on August 18 at 7:30 p.m. Paula will show you why she is a star in Argentina. Her debut album won awards for Best Female Artist Album and Album of the Year.

Paula will be in Camrose for a song creation residency prior to her concert.

A concert Twight Time will be shown to tribute the Platters and doo-wop music on September 2 at 7:30 p.m.

ABRA Cadabra is a tribute to the music of ABBA that arrives here on September 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Pavlo will be in Camrose for a show on September 22 at 7:30 p.m. This is a Mediterranean music theme.

“He has been touring his Greek guitar music show for more than two decades. He is an extraordinary musician, but is also super charming,” said Lougheed manager Nick Beach.

Bear Grease is the first show in the presentation series. It will be on stage on October 6 at 7:30 p.m.

“It is a group of film stars and a hip hop artist who created an indigenous adaptation on the 1978 classic Grease. It is a fun, light version, but twisted into an indigenous musical. They nailed the fun and music,” said Nick.

Becoming the Beatles is a show about the behind the scenes stories from the early Beatles, in Camrose on October 13 at 7:30 p.m. This show is led by Haley Marie.

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Royal Purple member Doris Hoffman presented a donation of $300 to 6th Camrose Traditional Scouts program member Laura Jacobsen. The Royal Purple made donations to the community on May 25 with funds from various fundraising events.

ROYAL PURPLE TO SCOUTS

CORE GRAD

Devour great music at Lougheed Centre

By Murray Green

Lunch At Allen’s is planned for June 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre. Bring your appetite for great music.

Lunch At Allen’s is a musical powerhouse comprising the four remarkable Canadian talents of Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas.

“The name came from one of Murray’s favourite watering holes in Toronto. We used to get together for lunches there before we began singing together. And even Marc Jordan joined us once in a while, so our friendship was alive and well. When we decided to do some playing together, which was Murray’s idea, we were deciding what to call us. People would say, are you still doing that breakfast at Tiffany’s thing,” laughed Ian. “Nobody ever gets the name right. It’s an odd name, but reflects our meeting place.”

Ian first met Murray in 1975 at the JUNO Awards. “We go way back. Catherine and I are the godparents to his son Duncan. What is fun about this project is that we get to be a back-up singer to each other’s music. Doing back-up harmonies, picking and grinning on somebody else’s music is a great joyful part of this. It allows us to be a little less selfish and self focused. We put our energy in helping others in the band perform their songs,” explained Ian.

“Because we are such good friends, it is like a traveling family. We have been at this for 22 years and crossed the country 18 or 19 times. I’ve come to appreciate Canada even more through this project.

I was getting to be a studio dweeb, they took me out fighting and screaming to go on tour. Recording songs and film editing were taking over my life. He (Murray) created interest in performing again. We have a lot of story telling. When we have our harmonies, we have such a spiritual uplifting,” said Ian.

These three artists have come together adding the incredible voice of

“The concert will be a great cross section of all of our music. After the three of us decided to do this, we wondered where we could get a great female voice to go with ours. We thought about it and thought some more. I was asked to do an eight place song circle up north, but we didn’t want to do that. We wanted to have a band. I had just played with Cindy Church and Laurie Smith a couple of nights before. I mentioned Cindy to Murray and he went duh, I know her really well,” Ian shared.

“The first time we got together, although we are very different singers, the blend was insanely good,” he added.

As individuals, they have written for or sung on over 25,000,000 CDs, penning hits for Josh Groban, Chicago, Bonnie Raitt, America, Santana, Cher and Rod Stewart, as well as Murray’s “Farmer’s Song,” Marc’s “Marina Del Rey” and Ian’s “Painted Ladies.”

“The four of us meshed so well, it was a no-brainer and that is how Lunch At Allen’s was formed.”

The song that launched Ian into stardom was “Painted Ladies.”

“The song is autobiographical. I am a son of a former Baptist minister, and here I am playing all of the bars in Ontario just trying to keep my head afloat. It was culture shock for me. Some of the bars I played in, I had to share the dressing room with the strippers. I started to work on an album and that song came out of my experience of being stuck in a rut in the bar circuit. I wasn’t going anywhere until that song came out and I signed a record deal with GRT. They signed Lighthouse and a couple of years later, Dan Hill. They stood behind me for six albums, which is unheard of today,” he recalled.

“That song just took off in both the United States and Canada. It kicked off my career. We are looking forward to playing in western Canada again.”

Cindy Church (Quartette, Great Western Orchestra) to form Lunch At Allen’s.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Grade 3 St. Patrick School students received certificates and prizes for completing the CORE Program from Camrose Police Service officers Const. John Fernhout and Const. Stephanie Postma. Students in Miss Jana Gau’s class include, back row from left, Nathaniel Doupe, Corbyn Gunderson, Const. Fernhout, Brielle Calhoon, Kaylee Corbett, Const. Postma, Hadley Bellamy, Lexi Lindberg and Jacob Evenson. Second row from left, Adilee Drever, Bertrand Ndubuisi, Riley Dux, Isaiah Dayen, Jade Fontaine, Clara Martinson, Oskar Overland and Benedict Ohao. Front row from left, Xander Crytes, Kinley Bolding, Duke Scrannage, Steve Corda, Lauren Hiebert, Brinley Siminiuk, Hayes Harrison and Carver Ferguson.

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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.

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RCMP warn of scam

By Lori Larsen

The Camrose RCMP detachment would like to warn residents of a scam that is circulating using the Detachment telephone number.

An investigation ensued after receiving reports from residents of suspicious phone calls where the suspect identifies themselves as an officer with the Camrose RCMP and asks for personal details from the victim including their social insurance number.

The suspect appears to be using technology which makes the telephone call appear to come from the Camrose RCMP Detachment and may advise the victim that there is a warrant for their arrest.

At this time, RCMP have confirmed that at least one person has fallen victim to this crime.

RCMP advise the public that police would never ask for your social insurance number or banking information. If you are unsure of the source of the telephone call please call the detachment directly. If you have any information about this crime or those responsible contact the Camrose RCMP at 780-672-3341.

CWSS next session all a buzz

By Lori Larsen

The June 22 Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society (CWSS) and City of Camrose summer presentation session will be taking the sting out of everything bee-like with a presentation by Mitch and Alyx Urkow, entitled The Buzz About Bees

Facility Technician

Competition No. - S105651284

Posting Date - Jun 12, 2023

Closing Date - Jun 22, 2023

Position Type - Full Time - Operating Funded

Salary Range - $53,955 to $72,847 (pro-rated) per year

Grade - 07

Hours - 40.00

Location - Augustana Camrose. This role is in person

Position summary

Reporting to the Manager - Augustana Facilities & Operations, the Facility Technician provides a variety of maintenance tasks to help ensure that conditions to a safe, efficient and economical operation are maintained in University facilities.

The position will provide after hours emergency facility support by being on-call, on a rotation with other technicians.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/4271093

People of all ages are encouraged to attend the session held at 7 p.m. at the Stoney Creek Centre (532039 Avenue).

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These two little bees look like they are ready to go to battle for the best pollen spot on this wild brown-eyed Susan flower.

“The fourth session in the summer lineup will take a look into the biology and life of a honeybee colony and how to get started in beekeeping,” explained City of Camrose Greenspace and Wildlife Stewardship coordinator Brooklyn Swain.

Attendees will learn how honey is made, how it is processed, the difference between liquid and creamed honey and why you might not want to buy your honey from the grocery store.

Participants may also be given a “sweet” opportunity to sample some honey.

“Along with honeybees, attendees will also learn about other bees and pollinators, why they are important and how we all can help.”

According to the Amer-

ican Bee Journal, some little known facts about honey bees include: they are the only insect that produces food eaten by a human, they can fly for up to six miles, and as fast as 15 miles per hour and it takes one ounce of honey to fuel a bee’s flight around the world.

Don’t worry about minding your own bee’s wax and come out on June 22 to enjoy this free event. “Bee” sure to put your name into the draw for a chance to win prizes, donated by local businesses, during the final event to be held on August 3.

For more information on the summer events offered from now until August 3, email wildlife stewardship@camrose. ca

Lori

Jones continues football

By Murray Green

Colby Jones is going to continue playing football. The former École Camrose Composite High School Trojans player is headed to Concordia University in Wisconsin to play for the Falcons.

“It is a Division 3 NCAA school. I picked the university because they reached out to me the most. I plan to go there in the fall and take the justice policy program. I would like to be a police officer or RCMP member in the future, or something along those lines,” said Colby.

“If I get the opportunity to play CFL or NFL great, if not, I will be a police officer just like my dad,” he added.

Colby played in the recent North-South Football Alberta game where his northern squad won 30-13.

“I tried out, had a blast and made some new friends along the way. We practiced all weekend and the game was on Monday (long weekend). I had a couple of pancakes (tackles) and a fumble recovery. At the end of the game, when they were handing out awards, they gave me the most valuable lineman. That was fantastic and amazing. Then everyone was asking where am I playing next year,” stated Colby.

“I can play anywhere on the offensive line, mostly left tackle. I played on the defensive line in high school, but mostly O-line

now. I practice every weekend with the University of Alberta Selects in the summer to prepare for the fall season. They have a tournament in Moose Jaw, SK, and in San Antonio, Texas. To play tackle, you have to move, same with centre on pull plays,” said Colby.

“I’ve been hitting the gym a lot to gain muscle, work on footwork and speed. I want to be able to play all positions on the line, which helps my team out. One of the reasons I signed with Concordia is the fact that I have a better chance of playing every game right away. They haven’t decided where to put me yet, but I believe that I can step in right away and play,” he said.

“When I toured the campus, I got to meet some of the players and stay on campus. Players showed me around, I got to meet the coaches and they all said I probably could be a starter. That was so encouraging for me. Getting a starting position as a rookie would be fantastic. I love the program and education Concordia has to offer, so education has to come first,”

Colby added.

“I wanted to make sure the program and football fit for Canada as well. I wanted a program that works here in case I want to be a police officer in Canada. That is more important than trying to switch schools later or move up a division in football. In the end, I want to have the education to work in both countries,” said Colby.

“The coaches at the high school here, (Noah) Miles and (Adam) Belanger, are fantastic and prepared me for this. They got me to a level where this is possible for me. If you need help with anything, you can go talk to them. The atmosphere with the Trojans is great and people will help you when you need it. The Trojans are a welcoming family,” Colby said.

He started playing with the Buffaloes peewee program. “That is where I started to learn and love the game. Then I came to high school, missed the first year because of COVID-19. But then I received the Top Lineman Award the following year in six-man football, and then MVP last year, which was awesome. After Grade 11, I tried out for the Battle River Shock and made that team. We went through the season undefeated and won the championship. At the dinner, I won the Craig McNabb Golden Heart Award,” explained Colby.

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week

Home in quaint community

By Lori Larsen

This four-bedroom bungalow, located in the quaint community of Bittern Lake, not only has lots of beautiful upgrades but plenty of room inside and out for your growing family. Enjoy the quieter lifestyle of living in a small community with only a quick 10-minute drive into Camrose with all the amenities.

The home itself has a newer ICF basement and has seen a lot of upgrades, including a heated addition off the garage into the home where boots, shoes and other items can be left out of site.

Vinyl plank grey-toned flooring leads from the front door into the living room and adjacent dining area and kitchen.

The kitchen features sharp looking white cabinets with dark countertops, and is wide open to the dining area for easy entertaining.

Two bedrooms and a four-piece bathroom along with a convenient laundry room are located on the upper level.

There is even more living space downstairs, with a large family room that has a cozy corner fireplace, two more bedrooms (one with a three-piece en suite) and another space that could easily convert to a third downstairs bedroom or be used as a hobby room or office.

The large corner lot has so much potential for having fun, including a graded and gravelled area for a future pool that can be accessed from the huge deck. Lots of trees create privacy and there is even room for RV parking. Pack up and move into your new home located at 236 Bateson Street, Bittern Lake, comfortably priced at $289,900. For a private viewing, contact Sascha Dressler at:

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Adult Peer Pressure: Seeing your neighbour mow their lawn.

I'm a 41-year-old male and I nd myself in the grip of an identit y crisis: do I become a hat guy or a shaved head guy ?

The older you get, the more deeply you care about the layout of grocery stores.

I don't procrastinate. I intentionally wait until the last minute because then I will be older, and therefore wiser

How do you become the person who puts stickers on fruit, because I think I would be good at that

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Someday I will attend my children's weddings, refuse to eat what they ser ve and demand buttered noodles and chicken nuggets.

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• Group conversations that always change as soon as they think of a clever comment

• Flimsy toilet paper

• Mosquito bites in bet ween their toes.

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• Clamshell packaging on everything

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