July 4, 2023 Camrose Booster

F lying discs in the air were made famous in 1967 by the Wham-O company, which went on to sell over one hundred million of these toys over a ten-year period Since then, a fast-growing sport called disc golf, has been developed Our community even has a Camrose Disc Golf Club which gathers for competitive throwing and camaraderie Players can be found having fun in Jubilee Park during three seasons Disc golf is open to all ages from five years and up It can be pure recreation or may gravitate into tournament opportunities for the more serious throwers For all involved, it is a great way to enjoy nature, get fresh air, have a few laughs, and improve physical and mental well-being In terms of sports, it is one of the least expensive opportunities for participants For more information, contact Brendan at bkudrowich@gmail com

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Jack Schellenberg (left) and Jeff Barker enjoy a beautiful, mosquito-free, summer evening playing Disc Golf on the Jubilee Park course.

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Pickleball Club gives back to community

By Lori Larsen

The Camrose Pickleball Club not only provides an exciting option for residents to get out and enjoy some physical activity, but the Club is delighted to be able to give back to the community.

On June 4, the Club held a family fun tournament at the Max McLean arena with 42 players in all taking part in the sport.

“We had a great time and we raised $500 for the Camrose Food Bank,” said Camrose Pickleball Club member Jim Kennedy.

A cheque was presented to Camrose Neighbor Aid Center on June 16 by Club president Dean Edwards, which will assist the Food Bank in providing much appreciated help to those in our community.

Taking their lead from the show of generosity, junior Club members Lyra and Porter Cave (with a little help from mom Trista) baked cookies that they offered to players, during the tournament, in exchange for donations.

“They raised $113 for the Camrose Animal Shelter,” noted Jim.

The Camrose Pickleball Club has been playing since 2013 and has grown to approximately 190 members with new members joining almost every week.

During the fall and win-

ter the Club plays indoors at the Camrose Fieldhouse, Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

During the spring and summer months the Club plays outdoors at St. Patrick Catholic school, or in the event of inclement weather indoors at Max McLean Arena.

Recently the Club was joined on the court, by members of Centra Cam staff, for a “hands-on” demonstration of the game to provide feedback on a fit for Centra Cam clients.

“It was a rousing success with many clients asking about future opportunities to play,” said Jim. “Pickleball is a great activity for helping people improve their physical health as well as mental health by providing people opportunities to expand their social circles.”

Pickleball is a game that can be enjoyed by players of all ages and is traditionally played on a badminton sized court using pickleball paddles. The ball used is similar to a wiffle ball (plastic ball with holes in it), but slightly smaller.

For more information on the Camrose Pickleball Club visit the website at https://secure.pickleball canada.org/club/camrosepickleball-club/1009/ or send an email to camrose pickleball@gmail.com.

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Top photo: Camrose Pickleball Club president Dean Edwards, left, presented Camrose Neighbor Aid Center (Foodbank) program director Jo-Anne Tweed with a cheque for $500 from funds raised during the June 4 tournament.

Bottom photo: Camrose Pickleball Club junior members Lyra and Porter Cave presented a donation of $113 to the Camrose and Area Animal Shelter from funds raised offering homemade cookies for donations.

What‘s your favourite Canadian food?

“Canadians eat fried flour and tree sap!”

When my sister was a college student, one of her friends from Asia opened her eyes to the fact that not everyone ate the way our small-town prairie family ate.

One day my sister was delighted that her college’s cafeteria special was roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy–one of her favourites. Meanwhile, her Asian friend was wondering what he would eat that day. The thought of “cooked cow and potatoes smothered in animal grease” repelled him. He once said, “Canadians eat fried flour and tree sap!” It took my sister a minute to figure out he was talking about pancakes and maple syrup.

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Growing up, our main meal of the day was pretty standard: fried meat (roast beef on Sunday), boiled potatoes (sometimes mashed), boiled vegetables and a slice of tomato so we had vitamins. Dessert (if any) was usually canned fruit, occasionally with cookies.

Our idea of “variety” was frying or baking the potatoes instead of boiling them. Meat meant beef. We’d specify if it was pork. Occasionally it would be chicken; almost never fish.

We had a proper combination of protein, starch, vitamins and minerals–decent nutrition according to the Canada Food Guide of the time–but for our mom, meals were just one more thing to look after while focussing on the main job–getting the family business (The Camrose Booster) up and running and financially sustainable in the face of huge obstacles.

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In our (then) small town, I did learn that not everyone ate the way we did. Ukrainian friends had perogies and cabbage rolls. Norwegian friends had lefse and lutefisk (lefse I liked; lutefisk not so much). I loved to visit one of my friend’s homes after school on Tuesdays because that was the day her mother made Danish pastry. For a bit of variety, our family sometimes had Chinese food–though I now understand it was a prairie-ized version.

I think of the pioneer women who, working from a coal and wood stove, fed families of eight or more children, plus, at some seasons, seeding or threshing crews. “Refrigeration” was a root cellar or hanging things down the well. It would have been “organic” food–home-grown vegetables and possibly meat or poultry raised on the farm. For many months in the winter, fresh fruit and vegetables would be rare or completely missing.

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When I read about an adventure of two Toronto chefs on June 21, our longest day of the year, I thought about Canadian food and the food of my childhood. The two chefs did a one-day six-city Canadian tour in search of “quintessential Canadian ingredients.” Then on Canada Day, in a Taste of Canada menu at their high-end Toronto restaurant, they used ingredients from their one-day crossCanada adventure.

Here’s what the two chefs experienced on their one-day coastto-coast tour: 12 midnight Atlantic time–Charlottetown–fresh Atlantic lobster, PEI potatoes and Montreal cheese curds.

At 6 a.m. Atlantic time–Halifax–wild blueberries, local granola and yogurt.

At 11 a.m. Eastern time–Ottawa–from the Byward Market, local cheeses from Ottawa Valley and Quebec with drizzles of maple butter.

At 2 p.m. Eastern time–Toronto–from the St. Lawrence Market, a Toronto signature peameal bacon sandwich with locally brewed cider and cold beer.

At 7:30 p.m. Mountain time–Calgary–ribeye and t-bone steaks (of course!) with Bloody Caesar cocktails. (I’ve been told that Calgary was the birthplace of the Bloody Caesar).

At 11:30 p.m. Pacific time–Vancouver–wild Sockeye Salmon and Kushi oysters.

Quite the list of Canadian ingredients! ***

As an adult, I’ve learned two things I didn’t realize as a child.

1. Cooking can be a joy and a pleasure, not just one more thing to fit into the day’s many responsibilities.

2. There can be more to a meal than fried meat, boiled potatoes and vegetables, and maybe dessert on special occasions.

Who knew?

So, what’s your favourite Canadian food? (My definition: if it’s prepared in Canada, that makes it Canadian!) ***

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.

Health care

In response to a letter published two weeks ago about the UCP and health care. First, I would like to thank the good doctor for her service to Alberta and its citizens. The letter lambastes the local UCP representative and Camrose citizens with a very partisan viewpoint. Granted, there are many serious issues facing health care which need to be addressed.

However, a google search on Canadian Health Care in other provinces will display a myriad of web pages. Most articles clearly point out the vast shortcomings in each province. Alberta is certainly far from the worst. Every single province is affected greatly by a shortage of family doctors, wait times are much too long for surgeries, etc.

I have lived in six provinces and actually settled in Alberta for better access to health care. I am not sure where the good doctor would opt to practice if she chooses to leave (please stay), as every single province is in a crisis and most faring worse than Alberta.

This is happening in spite of which political party is in power. This is a decades long result of the Chretien/Martin liberals who balanced their budget on the backs of the provincial health care transfers. Furthermore, the current federal government is irresponsibly adding millions more to the population without any corresponding increase in health infrastructure.

A certain recipe for more chaos. In my opinion the difference is that the NDP party in any province (and federal liberals) mismanage the economy to such an extent (with

unmanageable debt as we have seen), that future health care will be even more negatively affected, if not completely collapsed.

Lance Martel, Camrose

Health care

I really enjoyed reading the letter from Dr. Charley M. Boyd, which I found in the June 20 edition of the Camrose Booster.

To defend the 63 per cent of this Camrose Constituency supporting the UCP in the past election. In 2015, the NDP were given a chance to put their policies into place in this province. Rachel Notley did not waste anytime in increasing the corporate tax, which resulted in a huge exit out of Alberta. They forced families on rural farms to pay out of pocket expenses which they could not afford. Notley also is close with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is trying to destroy this province. His father put in the energy tax, which just about sunk Alberta in the 1980s. If the Alberta Social Credit would have ran a candidate I would have voted for that candidate. I do believe that party had the answers to our problems.

There was no one else to vote for is our defense. This was the lesser of two evils. I am so sorry that you were disappointed. But seriously the NDP are terrible and are more evil than the UCP.

Lorne Vanderwoude, Camrose

Distort facts

In last week’s edition of Just Sayin’ Dr. Charley M. Boyd actively attacked and spread misinformation about our health care system and our duly elected MLA, Jackie Lovely.

As a 10 year plus resident and supporter of our community, I feel compelled to address her comments. In just a few years, the UCP has accomplished a great deal to fix Alberta’s public health care system. They struck a funding deal with doctors, signed a $24 billion, 10-year funding deal with the federal government and boosted the provincial health budget by nearly $1 billion. They also implemented reforms to reduce wait times and restore local decision-making within the system. MLA Lovely has worked hard and supported all these initiatives, which are already working to improve the system.

MLA Lovely has also been a consistent advocate for improving rural healthcare with a strong focus on addressing the province’s rural nursing shortage. Based on her successful first term and resulting reelection, MLA Lovely is committed to her constituents and deeply invested in our community.

Dr. Boyd’s attempts to distort the facts fuels confusion, undermines the truth and erodes public trust. These baseless accusations are truly a disservice to our community, and something Albertans rejected in the last election. Dr. Boyd has not only insulted the constituents of Camrose, who have the right to shape the government that represents them, but has undermined our community’s ability to create robust, vibrant public discourse based on fact and free from deception.

Adrian P. Zinck, Camrose

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Dave Ferguson of Bittern Lake caught a couple of rare sightings in early June. He took a picture of a turkey vulture east of Bittern Lake and then near Strome, he saw a black (brown phase) bear. The recent fires and smoke have caused some animals and birds to venture out of their usual environment.

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• Erica Roste is one of 20 students from Augustana University College and the University of Morelos in Mexico, who will be participating in an eight-month-long Prairies Mexico Rural Development Exchange Program starting this September

• Six local schools received the 1997-98 Quality Daily Physical Education (QDPE) Award for offering 150 minutes, five days per week of elementary or physical education activities; a well-planned program based on children’s growth and development needs and a quality intra-mural program. Shown with a banner acknowledging the awards from the Canadian Ass’n. for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance were: Carvel Skaret, Jack Stuart School; Gerald Prediger, Our Lady of Mount Pleasant School; Morley Dunlop, New Norway School; Karen McKenzie, Sparling School; and Barry Dillon, Chester Ronning School.

Two vintage military aircraft, a Heinkel HE111 Ger man WWII Medium Bomber and a Boeing B-17 Heavy Bomber, both belonging to the Confederate Air Force, Arizona wing, in Mesa, Arizona, will spend seven hours at the Camrose Airport starting at 10:00 a.m. on July 20. Funding for the visit to Camrose is being provided by the Camrose Flying Club and individual sponsors Stu Bailey, John Chamberlain, Cliff Denham, Blain Fowler, Elwyn Grattidge, Neil Hansen, Robert Lee, Glenn Lyseng, Joe Maier, Frank Meraw and Charlie Money

• Lois Larson of Camrose won Two First Prizes in the Sixteenth Exhibition of Canadian Handweaving held in Vancouver. The two winning articles included a baby blanket done in a Bronson Lace patter n woven of wool and acrylic, and a wall hanging of various textures using Icelandic, Scandia and silver wool. Mrs. Larson is a member of the Camrose & District Craft Centre and has been a weaver for two years.

• About 200 persons from all parts of Region 7 of the National Far mers’ Union met at Camrose Lutheran College on June 27 and 28. In attendance were directors Floyd Cole, New Norway; Clara Klink, Bashaw; and Allan Johnson, New Norway Mrs. Perry Cowan of New Norway and members of the National Board of the N.F.U. presented a 20-page brief to the Honourable Dr. Hugh Hor ner, Deputy Premier of Alberta and Minister of Agriculture. Her presentation covered a wide range of topics, all related to the agricultural industry

Mark Leibel, along with brothers Keith and Allan, joined ten other Altar Boys from St. Francis Xavier Church for a fishing trip to Dried Meat Lake on Thursday after noon, June 28. Mark landed a giant sized jack fish weighing 6 lb 11.25 oz (3.04 kg) and measuring 2’7” in length (78.74 cm). What a catch for Dried Meat Lake!

Mitts wins Governor General Award

By Lori Larsen

In recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement, Camrosian Raelene Mitts was the 2023 recipient of the Governor General’s Academic Medal presented during the Medicine Hat College convocation ceremony held on June 9.

The Governor General’s Award is a nearly 150-yearold award that recognizes exceptional academic accomplishments of students in Canada.

The award is given to students graduating with the highest average from a high school, as well as from approved college or university programs and is one of the most prestigious status medals to receive in Canada.

“The historic Governor General’s Academic Medal was created in 1873 to encourage academic excellence across the nation,” explained Raelene.

A graduate of École Camrose Composite High School, Raelene recently graduated with a diploma from Medicine Hat College, two-year Early Learning and Child Care program.

“I was honoured, as I had a fantastic faculty at Medicine Hat College and mentors along the way in Camrose, too.”

Raelene’s future goals include completing a degree in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies at the University of Calgary, with career goals in occupational therapy or early intervention for children, in addition to her ongoing involvement with global non-profit work and mentorship.

“Don’t worry about what others are doing in their goals, just try and beat yourself in your own passions and skills that allow for true joy to happen,” advised Raelene.

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to the buyers, sponsors and supporters of our 2023 Sale!

2023 Buyers

• Ascendant Financial

• Aquateck West

• Bashaw Ag Society

• Bashaw Crop Ser vices

• Benchmark C ommodities

• Bi-West Translines

• Big Rig Truck Wash

• BLB Grain Sales

• Bruce & Joan Burnstad

• Calnash Truck ing

• Cattlevids Ventures Ltd.

• Central Agencies

• Double B Farms

• Drever Agencies (2020) Inc

• Edberg Crop Management

• Flaman Sales

• Fountain Tire

• Gras s y L ane Cus tom Meats

• Jeanet te Guertin

• Highmark Machine

• Lamb Ford

• OPT

• R& D Waste

• Steve & Theres a Reminsk y

• Terra Firma HDD

• Tofield Packers

• Vision Credit Union

• Vold Jones Vold Corporate Sponsors

• Bashaw C oncrete

• Battle River Implement s

• Bayer Crop Science

• Bret t Young

• Double Z Farms Meats and Processing

• Laz y E B ar Ranching

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Award Sponsors

• Bashaw Ag Society

• JAE Ag Ventures

• Brimacombe Farm

• Camlot feeders

• Camrose Vet Hospital

• Pat Carlson

• Central Vet

• CIBC

• Crop Management

• DC Farms

• Drever Agencies (2020) Inc

• Edberg Ag Society

• Glover International

• Just Pas sing Horses

• Laz y E B ar Ranching

• Losnes s Drilling

• MNP

• Prospect Hill

• PT Energ y

• RBC

• Craig Squair

• Vision Credit Union

• G& L Yarham Sales

Event Sponsors

• AKS Ranch Gelbv ieh C at tle

• Josh & Rebekah Burnsta d

• Cargill

• Creative Interiors & Floorin g

• Detention B rewing C o.

• Losnes s Drilling

• MNP

• New Nor way 4H Club

• Parkland Chip Product s

• Proline Ranch & Livestock Supplies

• Round Hill Elks

• Serv us Credit Union

• Silver Spur Farms

Judges

• Cody & Stephanie C oleman

- Female Show

• Carrie Nik ifork - Showmanship

• Bevin Hamilton - Steer Show

Volunteer Suppor t

• Ron Pederson - Auctioneer

• Laz y E B ar Ranching - Truck ing

• Alberta Beef Producers - Radio Ad

• Rosalind Ag Societ y - Show Ribbons

• Grant Thornton LLP - S ale Clerk

• Parkland Chip Product s - Bedding

• Camrose C ount y - Scale

• Mis s Rodeo C anada - Mackenzie Skeels - MC

• Colin Fankhanel, Brooke Van De Vorde

- Ring Persons

• Bid Catcher s for the S ale

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Raelene Mitts, centre, accompanied by proud parents Steve and Cheryl holding up the Governor General Award and medal.

Cardinals fight fire and crime on the field

On June 28, a crowd of fans gathered to cheer on their local “town” heroes as the Special Olympics Alberta Camrose affiliate Cardinals softball team took on members of the Camrose Fire Department and Camrose Police Service. Not long into the action, umpire Ryan Poole decided the CFD and CPS players needed an “edge” down on the competition that included a branch and pool noodle filling in for bats, buckets filling in for helmets and some rather unorthodox uniform accessories. A good time was had by all.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

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Worldly quilting instructor

By Lori Larsen

Quilting From the Heart was delighted to have international quilting instructor Sue Spargo come to Camrose and teach a week long course on Wool, Embellishment with Hand Embroidery.

appliqués, buttons and beads, to enhance quilting.

“I was originally a quilter (started in high school)” explained Sue. “Then I started into dying wool and I fell in love with the texture and fibre of wool.”

As for the intricate embroidery work that Sue was teaching during the course, she admitted it was purely accidental how she got into this part of the quilting embellishment. “I had never embroidered as a child I just started adding one or two stitches and I became fascinated how it changes the pieces (quilting squares). “Over the last 15 years I have taught myself to embroider. It is very meditating working with your hands.”

Sue has been instructing for the past 30 years and has done several courses in Calgary over the years, but this was her first time teaching in Camrose to a class of approximately 20 eager to learn local participants.

Sue, originally from South Africa, now resides in Ohio, where, along with family members, has owned and operated a web, retail and wholesale dyed wool business for 20 years, as well as offering courses internationally on the process of using dyed wools, and embellishment, including embroidery, ribbons,

Sue mentioned that some of the participants in this Camrose class were new to the concept but she usually has quite a few returning students.

For those who may not have been able to attend this session with Sue, Quilting From the Heart is planning another session in the Spring of 2024.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Quilting instructor Sue Spargo stands in front of some of her beautifully hand stitched squares.

Woods stops in at Bailey

By Murray Green

The Bailey Theatre snagged the opportunity to have Donovan Woods perform in Camrose on his way to perform at the Calgary Stampede.

“I get to play in Camrose before heading to the Stampede, so that is a win-win for me. It would be a drag to get the band together and travel to Alberta for just one show. So, we jumped at the chance to play in Camrose. We have never been to Camrose, so it should be fun,” said Donovan.

This Ontario recording artist has released several albums, won a Juno award. He is equally at home with country or folk. As an indemand songwriter whose work has been recorded by the likes of Tim McGraw (“Portland, Maine”), he has been venturing beyond the singer-songwriter scene and into going on stage.

“After traveling and rehearsal, all the band wants to do is play. It will be a difference playing in the old theatre as compared to the Stampede. I like to play smaller places and even perform by myself, but we had to bring everyone together for the Stampede, so going to Camrose made sense for us,” Donovan explained.

Donovan has connected with his collaborators and imparted the intimacy so many of us craved during a global health crisis. It was so successful that it led to a deluxe edition of Without People in 2021.

“We don’t play that loud and to be honest, I’m more of a folk singer than a country artist anyway. In fact, I like to write songs more than play. But people have encouraged me to get out there and sing my own songs,” Donovan added.

Listen to this talented Canadian musician at the Bailey Theatre on Saturday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m.

“This year I went to Europe by myself without the band, so this will be a

change. Last year, we toured across Canada to promote our album. We are working on a new album now, so the concert will be a mix of old songs and some new material,” shared Donovan.

“I like to keep the music

current, but people want to hear some of the old songs. I will play some songs that we won’t get the chance to play in Calgary. My favourite part is creating something new. I didn’t plan on singing. I wanted to write instead. I write country songs for other people, but I’m more of a folk artist,” aid Donovan.

“I love all kinds of music. Like everyone else my age, I was raised on hip hop and rap. I like everything,” he added.

“I’m excited to be out west again and in Alberta. I was born in Sarnia, but live in Toronto. I’m excited to be able to go to Camrose.”

Donovan Woods

The automotive section of Desrochers found his dream Firebird

By Murray Green Steve Desrochers

of Stettler owns a 1968 Pontiac Firebird convertible.

“I always wanted one when I was younger. My dad had a mechanic friend who was selling this car. We went and looked at it and my dad said no way. But, I knew the person that bought it. I went back to my home town in 1998 and was talking to this girl who was married to the guy that bought this car. It was a guy that I went to school with so I looked at the car and took it home,” explained Steve.

The Pontiac Firebird is an American automobile that was built and produced by Pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model years.

“I had to completely redo the floor and virtually every nut and bolt on it. I added a new engine and drive train. Here it is 22 years later,” he said.

Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang, it was introduced on February 23, 1967, five months after GM’s Chevrolet division’s platform-sharing Camaro.

“I have a 400 small block engine that is balanced and blue printed that says I have 500 horsepower. It has a TKO fivespeed transmission. It was originally a 400 with a fourspeed so similar. I drive the car everywhere we go and

took it to BC,” Steve said.

The name Firebird was also previously used by GM for the General Motors Firebird in the 1950s and early 1960s concept cars.

“I really like the fact that I put the work into it

FUN FACTS

Both a two-door hardtop and a convertible were offered through the 1968-69 model years. Originally, the car was a consolation prize for Pontiac, which had desired to produce a two-seat sports car based on its original Banshee concept car.

However, GM feared this would cut into Chevrolet Corvette sales and gave Pontiac a piece of the pony car market by sharing the F-body platform with Chevrolet. The listed retail price before options for the coupe was $2,666 and the convertible was $2,903.

Modifications for 1968 included the addition of federally-mandated side marker lights: for the front of the car, the turn signals were made larger and extended to wrap around the front edges of the car, and on the rear, the Pontiac (V-shaped) Arrowhead logo was added to each side.

The front door vent-windows were replaced with a single pane of glass and Astro Ventilation, a fresh-airinlet system. All 1967–68 400 CI engines had throttle restrictors that blocked the carburetors’ secondaries from fully opening. A Ram Air option was also available, providing functional hood scoops, higher flow heads with stronger valve springs, and a hotter camshaft. The 1969 model received a major facelift with a new front-end design.

to restore, so it feels like my car. It means something to me. It also has a lot of curb appeal. I wanted a Firebird because it was the one I couldn’t have. You always want what you can’t have,” laughed Steve.

“It took me three years to restore it. I even had my high school daughter help me sand it. Having a convertible is a bonus on hot days,” added Steve.

“I had to work hard to get the car done, but there were times when things went well and that is when you want to keep at it. Sometimes you want to walk away,” he laughed.

“It was an entire family project (with wife Norma), so that makes it even more special. You can get most of the parts fairly easy. As I was stripping it down, I found out it was a mess. It needed new floor boards, so basically right back to the frame. It had tons and tons of rust,” said Steve.

The first generation Firebird had characteristic Coke bottle styling shared

with its cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro.

“The car was solar red from the factory, so now it is called volcanic red. It has a fine layer of silver, painted and clear coated,”

he added.

“It is a fun car to drive and I’m happy to have it. We did everything ourselves except the paint so that makes it worthwhile.”

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

SLEEK FIREBIRD

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Norma and Steve Derochers own a 1968 Pontiac Firebird that was restored from the ground up. The convertible is a show-stopper with its sleek design and great paint job.

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Horticulture Society volunteers keep the city in bloom

By Lori Larsen

The Camrose and District Horticulture Society (Camrose Hort Club) took advantage of the extended warm weather and lack of precipitation to complete some pruning and cleaning up of gardens around Camrose.

“We have now completed trimming the roses near the Bill Fowler Centre,” noted Camrose Hort Club president Janine Carroll. “And we trimmed back the peonies at the Centennial Museum and vow to get them in the autumn in the future.”

Club members are also back at the Rosehaven Courtyard tidying up the gardens so residents can take advantage of the joy and happiness they bring.

“It has a special significance to the Hort Club. We’ve been helping maintain it for so many years. I’m not sure how many, but long before I became involved.”

Carroll said that this particular project had special meaning to some of the long-time members of the day, including: Nan Shute, Anna-Mae Fedema, Joan Tod and Annabel Omoth. “When I joined, some 20 years ago, they headed up the work crews but they have all passed now.”

Other long-time mem-

bers who are unable to help as much as they used to, are passing down the tools of the trade–“trimming shears and trowels” supporting new members in the quest to make Camrose a beautiful community.

“We are also helping at the gardens at Louise Jensen,” said Carroll. “They have a couple of hidden gems where the residents can enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. Six of the members from the Hort Club were able to get in there and do some work. It’s amazing what six workers can do in a short time - weeding and deadheading. In about 20 minutes we had two garbage bags of garden waste.”

There is never a shortage of weeds that need to be “weeded” out, which keeps members of the Hort Club very busy. They visit the two sets of gardens at the Louise Jensen residences every other Tuesday morning and every other Friday morning tend to gardens at the Camrose Heritage Railway Station and Park.

“All the gardens are so lovely, it’s a joy to be part of them.”

There are six to eight Hort Club members that tend to community gardens on a regular basis and others that come out when

schedules allow.

“We want to extend an invitation to community folks, especially those who moved into apartments or condos and miss their garden, to come out and join us in the gardens,” invited Carroll. “They don’t have to join the Hort Club, unless they want to which we would love. It’s calming and such a great social time.”

And while Carroll said the members don’t work hard, they do work happy.

Other Hort Club up-

coming events include the annual Rose and Lily show planned for Thursday, July 20 at the Masonic Hall located at 5021-48 Street. “As usual, we’re worried the hot weather will bring on the flowers early. We stress over this every year but it seems to work out and we’re hoping that the community will once again support it as in the past.”

The Camrose and District Horticulture Society will also be hosting an Alberta Horticultural Asso-

ciation Judges course on the last weekend of July.

The Hort Club meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Camrose Railway Station, from March until October. “Our upcoming meeting features a talk from a local entrepreneur, David Wesley speaking about vermicomposting.”

For more information on the Camrose and District Horticultural Society visit the Facebook Page.

Submitted

Some of the members of the Camrose and District Horticultural Society were out tending to the gardens at Louise Jensen. Pictured left to right are Karen Hymes, Hertha Hein, Sandra Dorosz, Peggy Noble-Cappie, Janine Carroll and Eleanor White.

Air Cadets host annual review

644 Camrose “Cougars” Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Cpl. Nhel Red received the Top Level 1 Award from Trisha Muirhead at the 66th annual Ceremonial Review, held on June 15 at the Mirror Lake Centre.

644 Camrose “Cougars” Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Cpl. Gavin Rutledge received the Top Level 2 Award presented by Cl Chad Mitchell.

644 Camrose “Cougars” Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Cpl. Fiona Rutledge received the Top Level 3 Award presented by Lt. Sarah McLaughlin.

644 Camrose “Cougars” Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron WO2 Logan Mitchell received the Top Senior NCO Award presented by Cpl. Brian Lussier.

644 Camrose “Cougars” Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron WO2 Hyacinth Ante received the WO Everett Westerneng Award (Top Instructor) presented by presented Jerry Nesvold.

644 Camrose “Cougars” Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron FSgt. Darius Tonner received the Golden Boot Award presented by RCMP Sergeant Erickson.

644 Camrose “Cougars” Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron FSgt. Hannah Lussier received the Skip Hayden Leadership Award presented by City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko.

644 Camrose “Cougars” Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron FSgt. Darius Tonner received the Top Marksmanship Award presented by Cpl. Brian Lussier.

644 Camrose “Cougars” Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Cpl. Rhaven Linganay received the Top Drill Award presented by Camrose Fire Department Kevin Malica.

644 Camrose “Cougars” Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Cpl. Zachery Paulson received the CO Award presented by Captain Erin Mitchell.

644 Camrose “Cougars” Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron FSgt. Josiah Tonner received the Bill Fowler Award for Citizenship presented by Camrose Police Service Chief Dean LaGrange.

644 Camrose “Cougars” Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron FCpl. Carson Mitchell received the Sgt. Matthew Braim Award for Most Improved presented by Jadene Mah.

Air Cadets

CWSS presents a session on bats

By Lori Larsen Feared

by some and revered by others, nature’s amazing winged nightflyers, bats, have a reputation, albeit somewhat unfounded, that precedes them.

On July 6 at 7 p.m., come out to the Stoney Creek Centre (5320-36 Avenue) for the Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society and City of Camrose sixth free session in the summer line-up featuring a presentation on bats.

Presenter Ciara Fraser from the Edmonton and Area Land Trust will be providing information that is likely to bust a few myths and maybe even cre-

ate a few new admirers with the Going Batty For Bats presentation.

The Edmonton and Area Land Trust works to protect natural areas to benefit wildlife and people, and to conserve biodiversity and all nature’s values, for everyone forever.

According to National Geographic (Kids) website there are over 1,300 species of bats around the world with some weighing less than a penny and others with a wingspan measuring 1.8 metres.

While many people have a fear or dislike for bats perhaps realizing that some bats can consume up

to 1,200 mosquitoes in an hour during their nightly hunts and that they are an extremely important part of the earth’s ecosystem as vital pollinators of hundreds of plant species, may help to have a change of heart.

If still in doubt check out the CWSS presentation on July 6 and while there be sure to put your name into the draw (to be drawn during the last session on August 3) for a chance to win prizes donated by local businesses.

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

Big bikes, bigger hearts

Pictured presenting

Larsen, Camrose Booster

644 Camrose “Cougars” Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron FSgt. Adam Maretz received the Dr. Roy Fearon Memorial Award presented by Alan Fielding at the 66th annual Ceremonial Review, held on June 15.

644 Camrose “Cougars” Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron WO1 Keana Hollmann received the 410 Tactical Fighter Squadron Award for Top Cadet of the Year presented by Major Rob Caswell (this year’s Reviewing Officer).

644 Camrose “Cougars” Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron WO1 Keana Hollmann received the Lord Strathcona Medal presented by Major Rob Caswell.

644 Camrose “Cougars” Rotary Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron WO2 Logan Mitchell received the Legion Medal of Excellence presented by Camrose Legion member Barb Steinman.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Bullying Enns Camrose Chapter’s Ride to Support Special Needs event held on July 17 raised $14,581 to assist Elisha and Nate Petruk with Nate’s medical expenses.

the cheque to Nate and Elisha are: left to right back row, Eldon Fipke, Brad Bruneau, Ken Ewald, Kevin Dixon and Jaimie Odland. Front row left to right Neil Lockett, Nate and Elisha Petruk and Gordie McLean.

READY, SET, PLAY WINDS UP

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

The City of Camrose, Ready, Set, Play program wound up on June 29 with newcomers to Camrose participating in three fun activities including yoga in the park, instruction on the outdoor gym equipment and disc golf. Pictured are sisters Mariana (nine years old) on the ski walker and Lizeth (eight years old) and Angela (four years old) Ruiz Garcia on the leg press with instructor Jessica Suzanski giving them some tips on how to use the equipment.

Arnold Baker

Arnold Baker of Camrose, formerly of Edberg, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on June 25, 2023.

He is survived by his wife Joan (Robinson); children Kevin Baker and Sheila (Darren) Herle; grandchildren Riki, Kaine, Carla, Kazimir, Mika, Luke, Effy, Rhys and Rhiana; as well as nine great-grandchildren.

Arnold was born in Neepawa, Manitoba. He and Joan retired to Camrose in 1993, and lived for several years in the Hart House with Joan’s mother. Every day in his new home, in this beautiful town, he would walk around the lake or strap on skies or snowshoes and take to the creekside trails.

Arnold loved being in the mountains, skiing, hiking and camping; as well as spending time with his family. He had great care and concern for the environment. He was a reader and a writer; he thought and argued passionately about the difficult issues of our time. Several of his letters appeared in this newspaper. People who knew him will remember a great, serious and good-humoured conversationalist and storyteller.

He had been an engineer, a farmer and a math teacher, and was always designing something – a flying machine, a utopian community. He built and sailed a ship across Pigeon Lake, from Silver Beach to Ma-Me-O.

The family will hold a private celebration of his life.

TOP POSTERS

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Poster judges Francis Fodchuk, left, Bonnie Oliver and Alex Oliver show the winning posters to former Aberta Royal Purple Association president Sharon Ozouf at the conference and AGM in Camrose on June 16 and 17. Grade 3 students Raeleen Nelson, Gabriel Farrell and Rocklyn Abraham were named the top three winners.

Jim Stefanishion

Jim Stefanishion passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at the age of 80.

Jim is lovingly remembered and celebrated through his siblings, Arlene, Debi, Duane, Joan, Maryanne, Michael, Rick, Shelley, and Vonnie; many nieces and nephews; as well as extended family and friends.

He was predeceased by loving parents Mike and Sophie Stefanishion.

Jim will forever be remembered for his flair for fashion, his humour and quick wit, the strong relationships he cultivated over the years, and his love for his beloved dog “Laptop”.

In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose. A time of remembering and celebration will follow at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel reception hall following the inurnment.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian AIDS Society.

KIDSPORT HELP

Submitted

The Camrose U13A Wildcats hosted the U13 Female Hockey Provincials from March 23 to 26 and made a donation to KidSport Camrose to help support other girls to participate in the game of hockey. Presenting $2,000 to KidSport representative Carleen Nelson and Kristy Smith are team players Peyton Zimmer, Molly Zarski, Ayla Masse and Aaliyah Riopel.

BETKER, Randall “Randy” Wayne

March 12, 1949 ~ June 23, 2023

Randy Betker passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023, in Red Deer, Alberta, after living courageously with cancer following a diagnosis in 2022.

Randy was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 12, 1949, and spent most of his childhood in Edmonton, Alberta. In his early twenties, Randy moved to Wetaskiwin, Alberta, for work and during this time, he met Irene. Together, they raised four daughters and called Bawlf, Alberta home. Randy worked for many years in the grocery, food sales and delivery industry.

In later years, he moved back to Wetaskiwin, where he worked at the Home Hardware Distribution Centre until his retirement in 2014. Following a brief residence in Penticton, British Columbia, Randy returned to Alberta and settled in Red Deer. In time, Randy met Jacquie Algra, and the couple exchanged vows in 2020. When he wasn’t working or completing a home project, Randy pursued his interest in sports/recreation, reading, movies and music.

Randy is survived by his wife Jacquie Algra; his daughters Jennifer (Jeff) Willson, Leisha (Tim) Casselman, Kimberly (Patrick) O’Connor, and Randi (Ryan) Kalynka; his grandchildren Jevin (Shanna) Willson, Jarett Willson (Shannon Smith), Olivia O’Connor, Séamus O’Connor, Jaymes Sand-Kalynka and Merrick Kalynka; his great-grandchildren Laken Willson and Elaine Willson; his sisters Lynn (Rory) Nugent, and Brenda (Glenn) Lonsbury; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Randy was predeceased by his parents William and Mary Betker.

A Celebration of Randy’s Life will be held at the Norsemen Inn at Camrose, Alberta, on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

If desired, and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Randy’s honour may be made directly to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Drive, Red Deer, Alberta T4R 3S6 or online at www.reddeerhospice.com/donate. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com

Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287-67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer Phone 403.340.4040

Ray Nygaard

Ray Nygaard of New Norway, Alberta, passed away on June 24, 2023, at the age of 73 years.

He is survived by his brother Rick (Sadie) and sister Lynda (Bruce) Paterson; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Ray was predeceased by his parents Judy and Carl; and one brother Harvey.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel, Camrose.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Margaret “Marge”

Mary

Cook

(nee Peter)

April 2, 1930 ~ June 14, 2023

Margaret “Marge” Mary Cook (nee Peter) was born and raised in Bawlf, AB, and passed away at age 93 in Calgary, AB.

She leaves to mourn six children and their spouses; 14 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; siblings Claire (Ernest), Rose Marie, Dennis (Donna), Delphine, Dolores, Agnes; and sister-in-law

Marjorie (Ernie, deceased).

Funeral Mass was held at St. Luke’s, Calgary, AB, on June 24, 2023.

TATE, Fay Elizabeth (nee Sprecker)

March 23, 1946 ~ Hardisty, Alberta

June 25, 2023 ~ Calgary, Alberta

Fay Tate of Calgary, AB, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the age of 77 years, after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Memories of Fay will be cherished by her children Brad, Kim (Taylor) and Carrie; and by grandson Khyle (Sheena), great-grandson Kaiden, and all other family members and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB) on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed at www.MHFH.com

In living memory of Fay Tate, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2A 3V9, Telephone: 403-248-8585.

Enid Mary Adam

January 28, 1929 ~ June 24, 2023

Enid Mary Adam of Delburne, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the age of 94 years.

A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023, from Burgar Memorial Chapel, officiated by Rev. Greg Rokos.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

Walter “Wally” Emil Henkelmann

February 6, 1940 ~ June 27, 2023

Walter “Wally” Emil Henkelmann of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the age of 83 years. No formal service will be held.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

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

Helpful Tips for Writing Classified Ads Which Get Results!

Be Thorough

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

Steer Clear of Abbreviations

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

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

State Your Price

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

Be Accessible

Including a telephone number or address puts you in touch with potential buyers. Be sure to state the hours you can be reached: a caller who can’t get through the first time often won’t call again. Don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or problems you may have regarding advertising. Our professionally trained sales staff know the ropes, and would be happy to pass their know-how on to you. That’s why we’re here to help you get the results you deserve.

Call 780-672-3142

4925-48 Street, Camrose ads@camrosebooster.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE LADIES’ AUXILIARY – 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.

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.

PERSONAL

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

TO GIVE AWAY

HP PRINTER INK – black and colour cartridges for a HP ENVY Inspire 7255E All-in-One printer. Phone 780-608-9357.

WANTED

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

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED at privately managed home of three autistic males. Hours needed 5 pm to 9 pm, includes weekends. 16 hours per week and fill-in shifts. Call Lee-Ann Benke at 780-281-0243

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

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

SERVICES

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

DSS CONSTRUCTION

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

Devin Meakins, Ph. 780- 853-1080

LaCRIA TRUCKING

Potable Water Hauling

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

McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD.

Local and long distance moving Storage

Insured and bonded

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

THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK TAILORING in Camrose

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

Closed: Sun., Mon. and Holidays

Please call 780- 672-4793

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

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

FOR RENT

FOR RENT ADS

NOW UPLOADED TO The Camrose Booster Website DAILY!

MAIN STREET RETAIL

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

2-BEDROOM APARTMENT – In excellent condition!

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

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

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

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.

REAL ESTATE

2016 ENERGY CONSERVATION HOME – Zero step, 1,632 sq. ft. 2 bedrooms, den, 2 bathrooms; in-floor heating; 24’x36’ garage; 5 acres, fenced. $514,500. 780-888-7011.

ACREAGE FOR SALE

CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE

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

* Single offices from $234.17 per month

* Quiet, considerate neighbours

* Easy access

* Lots of parking for customers

* Energized parking for tenants

* Immediate occupancy

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

MAIN FLOOR OF HOUSE

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

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.

2-BEDROOM DUPLEX IN HAY LAKES – Beautiful, clean and sunny home. 5 appliances, 2 bathrooms. Single garage plus plenty of extra parking. Available July 1. Non-smokers only. Utilities not included. $1400/mo. Contact Karen 780-288-5178.

MACHINERY

SWATHER NO LONGER

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

6.5 acres two km west of Hwy 21 on Twp Rd 480, 11 miles west of Camrose. Beautifully treed areas. Access to 2-acre pond. Services on property. A must see! Priced to sell at $150,000 FIRM. Call 780-878-8049 for more info and viewing.

AUTO

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

2011 FORD EXPEDITION MAX – very well kept, well maintained vehicle. Loaded, third row seating, large cargo area (LWB), heated and cooled seats, sunroof, new glass, good tires, back-up camera. Highway driven 217,000 km. Excellent value at $12,500, no GST. Blain Fowler 780-672-3142 days.

BOATS, RVS and TRAILERS

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

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

Summer handivan hours are now in effect on Saturdays

By Murray Green

The Rose City Handivan Society is offering a summer special.

Summer Saturdays are being offered every Saturday from now until August 26. Clients can book rides on the handivan to any destination within the city, for any time between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

“We do ask that all rides are booked by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior. The best part is that a one way ride is only $5,” said Maureen Foss, coordinator of the handivans.

Riders can call the handivan office at 780-6728777 to book, or for more information.

“We hope that this will allow more people to spend some time with family and friends, out in the community,” she added.

Co-op members donate to wildfire relief

By Murray Green

Wild Rose Co-op members raised $5,000 for wildfire relief.

The community-focused organization raised funds for the Northwestern Emergency Fund for Wildfire Assistance. The funds were collected through generous donations at three food stores and two gas bars in the local area.

The outstanding response from members is a testament to the caring and compassionate nature of the communities they serve.

Wild Rose Co-op remains dedicated to serving and supporting local communities. They have outlets in Camrose, Killam, Sedgewick, Viking, Galahad, Alliance, Hardity and Tofield.

DEATHS

Enid Mary Adam, of Delburne, on June 24, at 94 years of age.

Arnold Baker, of Camrose, formerly of Edberg, on June 25, at 89 years of age.

Walter “Wally” Emil Henkelmann, of Camrose, on June 27, at 83 years of age.

Batt le R iver Power Coop is a cooperative electri c ut ilit y i n Centra l Alber ta supplying electricit y to a bout 870 0 rural members . We have a sta of about 63 employees engaged i n al l aspects of p ower d istribution from i nstallatio n to maintenance to b illing , al l administered from t he same o ce near C amrose , Alber ta

Utility Billing Depa rtment Customer Service Representative

General Summar y:

o Record timely and accurate data entr y in respect to payments, meter reads and deposits

o Customer ser vice, answer inquiries and handle complaints

o Required to follow the approved Compliance Plan and all training materials, policy and procedures for the Battle River Wires Division Regulated Rate Option and the Battle River Energy Division A liated Rate Option

o Produce bills accurately in a timely manner

Quali cations:

o Strong interpersonal communications and customer ser vice skills

o Experience in an electrical utility billing or background in a utilit y environment would be a strong asset

o Capable of working to deadline in a fast paced multitasking environment

o Training in the following areas: Code of Conduct , A liated Retailer Training, FOIP & PIPA

o Strong working knowledge in Excel

o Knowledge of V8 Computer S ystem

o Abilit y to conver t electronic les from one format to another

o Team Player

Hours of Operation: Hours of operation are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Salar y and Bene ts: Battle River Power Coop o ers a competitive salar y, attractive bene ts and a positive work environment . The star ting salar y for this position will be based upon the experience and quali cations of the successful candidate.

Applications: Quali ed applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and current resumé via email or to the address below by Friday, July 7, 2023 at 4:00 pm. We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those selected for an inter view will be contacted.

Please submit your resumé to:

Battle River Power Coop

Attention: Human Resources Box 1420, Camrose, AB T4V 1X3 Fax: 780-672-7969

Email: valerie.king@brpower.coop

System Planning & Engineering Manager

ABOU T U S

At Batt le River Power Coop we invest in ou r greatest reso urce – ou r members. As one of Albe rta’s largest Cooperative as electricit y dist ribution provider, we are positioned for grow th Each day, Batt le River Power Coop employees strive to exceed members expectat ions while maintaining a focus on ou r commit ment to safety

Applicatio n Deadline: U nti l a s uite d c andidate i s h ired

Depa rt ment : Syste m Planning a n d E ngineering

Wo r k L ocatio n/O c e: C am ro se

St atus : Ful l T im e

Number o f H ires : 1

Why J oi n O u r Tea m?

At B at tl e R ive r Powe r C oo p, ou r e mploye es ’ m at ter. We wor k i n a m embe r focused a n d team-orient e d e nv ironment where t h e s afet y of o u r e mploye e s a n d c ommunities i s paramoun t, o u r m embers ’ n eed s a re a to p p riorit y, a n d t he re liabilit y of t hei r e lectricit y s er vi c e i s c ritical. B y j oining th e B at tl e R ive r Powe r C oo p f amil y, yo u w il l b ecom e a p ar t of a c ollaborative a n d c ommunicative cultu re, o n e t ha t i s re spec tf u l of o u r h is to ry, w hil e focused o n t h e f uture a nd th e o ppor tunities i t b rings . At B at tl e R ive r Powe r C oo p, we powe r r ura l c ommunities a n d e mpowe r o u r p eopl e to d o their b es t wor k

Wha t a re We L oo king For ?

Ba tt l e R ive r Powe r C oo p i s l oo king fo r a h ighl y m ot iv ated an d exp erience d S yste m Planning & E ngineering M anager to s uppor t o u r C hief O peratin g O c e r w it h t h e d esig n a nd longevit y of o u r distributio n s ystem . We’re s peci c ally look in g fo r a n i ndividua l w h o i s a n exc eptional tea m player, d evoted to s afet y a n d i s c ommi tte d to p roviding a n exceptiona l m embe r exp erience.

This positio n w il l b e a ccount abl e a n d responsibl e fo r d irec t re po rt in g s ta an d a l l a ctivitie s w ithi n t h e S yste m Planning & E ngineering D epar tment . You r rol e a s t h e M anage r i s to deve lo p l on g ter m s yste m p lanning i n t h e b es t i nteres t of Ba tt l e R ive r Powe r C oo p a n d i t s M embership. I ntegral to this positio n i s t h e s trategi c distributio n d esig n p ro cess, standa rd s d evelopment , a n d t h e s uppor t requi re ment s for new o r replacemen t a ssets.

What will you bring to the Role?

o Abilit y to both lead and work within a team environment; including leading by example in promoting and applying safe work practices.

o Abilit y to develop and maintain e ective relationships with fellow co-workers and our members; this includes good communication, interpersonal and problemsolving skills.

o Demonstrated abilit y to work as a par t of a team or independently as an individual contributor

o Good organizational and time management skills, able to manage numerous projects and competing demands.

o Knowledge of basic computer skills (Microsof t O ce, Outlook etc.) and familiarit y with design/mapping soft ware (AutoCAD, PLS Cad, ArcGIS

Required Quali cations:

o Registered Professional Engineer, Senior Technologist or Journeyman Lineman with 10 years distribution and management experience in the Province of Alber ta.

o Possess thorough working knowledge of power transmission and distribution systems.

o Abilit y to develop and write e ective construction related programs, policies, practices, and procedures.

o Previous experience in rural power distribution system operations would be an asset

o Familiarit y with Electric Utilit y Industr y & Cooperatives.

Special Conditions:

You will need good communication skills, be comfor table with compu ter work , have the ability to li ft 50 lb. and a clean driver ’s abstract is essential.

Saturday work required for our peak season. Apply in person with res umé , please

o Business needs dictate that you must live within the Camrose area.

o The successful candidate will be required to produce a current driver’s abstract

o This has been identi ed as a safet y sensitive position. The successful candidate will be subject to a preemployment drug and alcohol test

Please submit your resumé to:

Battle River Power Coop

Attention: Human Resources

Box 1420, Camrose, AB T4V 1X3

Email: valerie.king@brpower.coop

We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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JUNIOR MARKETING STRATEGIST

WE AR E GROWING OUR MARKE TING TE AM

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

* Full bene fits after three months

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

THE INDIVIDUAL WE ARE SEEKING

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

COMPENSATION

* Guaranteed base as you learn

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

* A car allowance will be provided

HOW TO APPLY

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

Batt le R iver Power Coop is a cooperative electri c ut ilit y i n Centra l Alber ta supplying electricit y to a bout 870 0 rural members . We have a sta of a bout 63 employees engaged i n al l aspects of p ower d istribution from i nstallatio n to maintenance to b illing , al l administered from t he same o ce near C amrose , Alber ta

Finance Depa rtment

Accounts Receivable / Payable Clerk

Gene ral S umma ry :

o Responsibl e fo r keepin g a n a ccurate a n d u p-to-date se t of b ook s fo r t h e C oo p

o T h e positio n i ncludes t h e d ay-to-day o perating accounting fo r t h e C oo p

o Account s Pay abl e – e nter a l l i nvoices i nto t he computer a n d p ro ces s a ccount s p ayabl e c heques

o Account s Receivabl e – e nter a l l i nvoices , c re di t n otes an d p ay ment s i nto t h e c ompute r

o A ssis t w it h p re paration of m onthl y a ccountin g re po rt s

o Reconcil e m onthl y b an k s ta tement s a n d s peci c G L Acco unts

Quali c ations :

o S tron g i nterpersona l c ommunications, s el fmanagement a n d cus tome r s er vi c e s ki ll s

o Tea m Playe r

o K nowledg e of S AG E a n d E xc el

o B usines s Administratio n D iplom a m ajorin g i n Acco unting woul d b e a n a sset

Hour s o f O peration : H our s of o peration a re 8 :0 0 a m to 4:3 0 p m , M onday t hroug h Friday

Sa lar y a n d B ene t s: B at tl e R ive r Powe r C oo p o e r s a competitive s alar y, a tt ractive b ene t s a n d a posit ive wor k enviro nment . T h e s ta rt in g s alar y fo r t hi s positio n w il l b e b ased u po n t h e exp erienc e a n d q uali c ation s of t he successfu l c andidate

Applications : Q uali e d a pplicant s a re e ncouraged to submi t a c ove r l et ter a n d cur re n t resum é v i a e mail o r to t he addres s b elow by Friday, J ul y 14, 2023 a t 4:0 0 p m

We appreciate and consider all applications ; however only those selected for an interview will be contacte d. Please submi t you r resum é to:

Ba tt l e R ive r Powe r C oo p

At tent ion: H uma n Resou rc es Box 1420, C am ro se, A B T4V 1X3 Fa x : 780 -672-7969

Email : valerie.king@brpower.coo p

vice. You will transform clients’ ideas for signage, repits, home décor, etc. and see it transform into exceptional pieces.

Powerline Baseball League led by Rivals

By Murray Green

The Rivals have a record of 8-2 in Powerline Baseball League season games to sit in first place.

Vegreville slipped into second place with a 7-3 record, Rosalind is third at 6-4, Armena is fourth at 4-6 and Camrose has a 3-5 record. Tofield is still winless.

Vegreville outlasted Camrose 10-6 and Rosalind edged Armena 5-4 on June 27.

On June 22, Vegreville beat Tofield 7-1 and The Rivals hammered Rosalind 13-1. Vegreville beat the The Rivals 13-8 on June 13.

Rosalind edged Armena 5-4 on June 11, while Armena beat Camrose 5-3 and Vegreville hammered Tofield 22-4 on June 8. The Rivals outscored the Rosalind Athletics 15-9 and Vegreville

blanked the Camrose Roadrunners 7-0 in the other contest on June 7.

The regular season wraps up with Rosalind at Vegreville on July 4, Tofield in Camrose on July 5 and Armena at Vegreville on July 6 to round out the schedule.

Powerline Baseball League teams play a 12 game season before heading into playoffs. The playoffs will start in early to midJuly.

We’re Growing!

Glass Technician

Crystal glass is an all Canadian, employee-owned company established in 1949. We are the largest glass company located across Western Canada with 51 retail, 12 warehouses and 2 manufacturing locations and growing. We provide great opportunities to all our employees.

General Duties

A Glass Technician’s primary job is to service the residential, commercial and automotive needs of our Crystal Glass customers.

Company We have a great work environment and recognized safety program as well as an in-house training program with multiple levels of certification.

Competitive wages are based on experience and performance.

We have a comprehensive benefit package, as well as ESP company ownership (shares) which is fully funded by Crystal Glass.

If you are serious about a career in the glass business, take advantage of all the opportunities Crystal Glass has to o er.

Please forward all resumés to George.parnall@crystalglass.ca

Missed Delivery Policy

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

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

Thank you for being a loyal reader of…

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

e Battle River Community Foundation was founded in 1995 to ser ve as a conduit to match community-minded donors with worthy causes and organizations that exist to support the local area.

e Foundation is recruiting for an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

e Executive Director position core function is to manage the operations of the foundation in accordance to the guidelines established by the B oard of Directors Duties and Resp onsibi lities w ill include:

-Leadership and Management of the business operations of the foundation.

-Along with the B oard of Directors lead the development execution of the Strategic Plan.

-Leading a small Administration team

-Leading Fund Development and Donor Stewardship

-Public Relations and Marketing

-Along with the B oard of Directors ensure legal compliance with the Canada Revenue Agenc y, and Provincial legislation and regulation

-Lead the development of the annual budget and provide timely and accurate nancial reports to the Board of Directors

-Along with the B oard of Directors ensure that the Foundation respects and meets the requests of the Donors for the long-term sustainability of the Fund.

-Strong Public and Donor Relations

e successful candidate should have a University degree or proven experience in non-pro t leadership and nancial management, excellent Interpersonal skills to maintain donor, community partners, B oard of Directors, and team member relations.

e Executive Director Position is a full-time position reporting to the Board of Directors

Location: Camrose, Alberta

Salary : $70,000 to $90,000 per year

To apply please send C over Letter and Resumé to: Battle River Community Foundation – B oard of Directors

Email: brcfoundation@gmail.com

Spaghetti dinner organizers celebrate first year success

By Murray Green

The first year of the Camrose Community Spaghetti Dinner drew to a close on June 28.

“We started the dinner with our first one on August 31 last year. We wanted a break before starting our second year on September 6,” said Bonnie Cooke, who launched the idea with Holly McIndoe.

“We served 5,300 adults and 1,010 children over the 10 months with 82 volunteers. Our oldest is 94 and our youngest volunteer was nine,” added Bonnie.

Besides the regular volunteers, members of the Vikings and Kodiaks sports teams volunteered some weeks.

“We went through 120

pounds of hamburger. We received generous donations from East Side Mario’s, Wild Rose Foodservice Distributors, Purity Bottled Water and Bev and Cliff Drever, who donated the beef,” explained Bonnie.

The dinners were held at the Loyal Order of the Moose and the service club also accepts donations for the dinner.

“Jen and Joe Schulte come here every week as part of their date night. They are celebrating their 70th anniversary in August. Joe, 92, and Jen, 90, look forward to coming here every week. It is Joe’s night off from cooking,” shared Holly and Bonnie.

The dinner on Wednes-

day evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. were launched with the rising costs of food.

“We came up with the idea of offering anyone in our community the opportunity to come out and enjoy a free, nutritious spaghetti supper,” explained Bonnie, when they started.

Volunteers start preparing the meals at 4 p.m. at the Moose Lodge (500152 Avenue)

The supper is open to anyone wishing to attend with hopes that members of the community can meet and talk to others.

For more information on volunteering or donating to the Spaghetti Dinner contact Bonnie at 780-672-1026 or Holly at 780-679-3960.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Community Spaghetti Dinner organizers Bonnie Cook and Holly McIndoe, left, watch Joe Schulte and his wife Jen draw for two prizes of $1,100 each. Sharon Swallow and Rick Uglem were the big winners on June 28.

BRCF grant funds supports kids in sport

Submitted

The Battle River Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $13,550 to KidSport Camrose.

The grant is from the Foundation’s Community Fund and from the Troy Berg Memorial Fund, Max and Lois McLean Fund, the Margaret and Bob Prestage Fund, the Fred and Donna Vanouck Fund, the Lions Club of Camrose Legacy Fund and the Zetsen Master Builders Minor Sports Fund.

All of these Funds were established to support youth participation in athletics.

KidSport Camrose provides grants of up to $350 per eligible child each year to assist with the cost of sport registration fees. KidSport can also give referrals to a partner agency that can assist with obtaining necessary equipment for participation in sport.

The Foundation grants will assist more than 35 children from the city and county to register for the sports programs they love.

The Battle River Community Foundation exists

to support organizations in East Central Alberta, which benefit the local communities and have a positive impact on the future. Grants from the Battle River Community Foundation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations that have created endowment

funds. The principal of these endowment funds are kept intact and the income is made available annually to support local projects and organizations. Since it was founded in 1995, the Battle River Community Foundation has granted over $8,216,000 to support charitable activities in the Battle River Region.

CAMPING EDITION

Camping – the only "vacation" where you work harder preparing meals and caring for your living space than you do in your own house.

If "camping" means my hotel room faces the woods, then yeah, I'll go camping

I don't know who needs to hear this, but living your life to the fullest does not have to involve hiking

Camping is great if you're craving a horrible night's sleep

Spouse: "What's your favourite thing to bring camping?"

Me: "An oceanfront hotel room."

My family went camping without me, and felt bad that I would be missing out. Oh please, don't leave me home alone in a quiet house with Wi-Fi, electricity and running water!

Everybody makes mistakes their rst camping trip For star ters, going camping

Things I have not enjoyed on my family camping trip so far:

• Family

• Camping

Pre-marriage counselling should include putting up a tent together

One of my main goals as a parent is to provide my kid with enough amenities that she would never ask me to take her camping

Packing to take your t wo-year-old camping for three days is roughly the same as packing up your entire home to move across the country forever

It isn't a coincidence that almost all horror movies involve camping.

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week Well maintained family home

By Lori Larsen

Located in a quiet cul de sac close to a school, green spaces and walking trails, this five-bedroom, three-bathroom home is the perfect fit for your family.

This home has been maintained beautifully starting from the neat curb appeal and continuing inside to the warm wood floors and finishes.

The entryway leads into the front living room featuring coved ceilings and bayed seating. Adjacent to the living room is an area for formal dining with another bayed window, where a buffet or china cabinet would look stunning.

The kitchen features a lot of warm wood cabinets and a corner pantry for tons of storage. A centre island faces into the breakfast nook and would be great for a buffet-style dinner when extended family or friends are over. A window over the sink and windows in the breakfast nook flood the area with warm bright sunlight.

The main floor primary bedroom has a private three-piece en suite and large double closets.

Two more bedrooms, one with con-

Matthew Mayer

venient laundry hookup offering an option of a home office/laundry combination, and a four-piece bathroom finish the upper level.

Step out from the kitchen/breakfast nook onto the deck and enjoy looking over the gorgeous backyard.

The fully completed lower level is done in the same beautiful finishes and has a large family room for your big screen television with an adjacent games room that could easily house a pool table.

Two more bedrooms and a threepiece bathroom are an ideal space for older children or for grandparents needing some privacy while visiting.

Enjoy outdoor living in the fully fenced and landscaped backyard where the family can gather around a fire pit and take in splendid summer evenings. This well-maintained bungalow, located at 308 Parkridge Close and priced at $459,900, is ready for you to settle down. For a private viewing, contact Matthew Mayer at:

Central Agencies Realty

4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or 780-781-7088 Cell

Camping in my 20s: "I feel like I'm one with nature. I just can't imagine anything more rewarding."

Camping in my 50s: "I hope to God a snake bites me and I die."

My husband just told me he wants a divorce

Actually his exact words were, "I think it would be cool for the whole family to live in an RV and travel the countr y for a year," but tomato, to-mah-to.

Arrived at a campsite in darkness and thought it was aw ful. No toilets, no water, loads of rust y farm machiner y around. Now it's daylight and it turns out we pitched our tent on a farm and the campsite is another kilometre away.

Hike in groups. Bears like to have options.

My wife: "You really have no sense of direction, do you?" Me: "Where did that come from?"

Camping – when you spend a small for tune to live like a homeless person.

What do bears call campers in sleeping bags? Sof t tacos.

My wife says, "We have to go camping! It's a tradition in my family."

It was a tradition in ever y family until they invented the house.

Always hike with someone who is in worse shape than you are. There are bears out there, you know!

An uneducated father with his educated son went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, the father woke his son up

Father: "Look up at the sky and tell me what you see."

Son: "I see millions of stars."

Father: "And what does that tell you?"

Son: "Astronomically, it tells me there are millions of galaxies and planets."

Father: "No, son, it tells you that someone has stolen our tent."

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Battle River Community Foundation Board chair Kevin Gurr, left presented the cheque to KidSport Camrose chair Kristy Smith.

WOW!