August 15, 2023 Camrose Booster

Famil y Fu n Day

Come see the inner workings and learn how a decades-old prairie grain elevator functioned. Step back in time as you tour the authentic, fully equipped and furnished, vintage rural train station. Take a ride on the CN track inspection car. And be sure to surround yourself with the beauty of nature and the valley, as you explore many kilometres of bike and hiking trails. Meeting Creek Family Fun Day should be on your entertainment schedule this

Saturday, August 19th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kid’s activities will be plentiful. A country music band will entertain you starting at 1 p.m. Chili and other food and refreshments will be available for purchase in the Community Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a novel opportunity to have a memorable family and friends outing, as summer begins its inevitable wind-down.

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Erhard Pinno, a dedicated volunteer with Canadian Northern Society, will be on hand to walk you through the inner workings of this eighty-year-old grain elevator.

Taste Night at the Museum returns

By Lori Larsen

Back by popular demand, the Kinette Club of Camrose and the Camrose and District Centennial Museum Society, with support from the City of Camrose, will once again, this year, be hosting Taste Night at the Museum on August 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Camrose and District Centennial Museum and grounds.

“Taste Night at the Museum came about from the desire to welcome more adults to the museum in a way that supports local business and provides visibility to our beautiful museum grounds,” commented Stephanie Hvenegaard on behalf of the Kinette Club of Camrose and Camrose and District Centennial Museum Society.

“ This event is great for

us as it allows adults to explore the museum, learning about our community history in a fun and casual way.”

All proceeds from the event will be used to support the maintenance and care of the museum and the precious collections.

Attendees of the Taste Night at the Museum event will be treated to tastings from 25 local beverage vendors including: wineries, breweries, cideries, meaderies, distilleries and a coffee roaster along with snacks provided by local restaurants and eateries.

Last year marked the first year for the Taste Night at the Museum, and was not only a sell out event but a unique evening out enjoyed by attendees supporting an important part of our community.

The participating vendors will be set up through-

out the museum grounds at the different buildings that represent a glimpse into the past, specifically a tale of people who built up Camrose and surrounding areas.

Members of the Kinette Club of Camrose are proud to be part of events such as this, that are not only fun but help support the needs of the community. “We love to support the museum as it is a fantastic community resource for both young and old,” commented Hvenegaard on behalf of the Club.

The Kinette Club of Camrose is comprised of community volunteer members with a common goal of giving back to the community in a variety of ways and through various awareness and fund raising events.

For more information on or to purchase tickets for the Taste Night at the Musuem visit www.tastenightatthemuseum.com or at the Bailey Theatre at https:// tickets.baileytheatre.com/ TheatreManager/2/ online?performance=2083

For more information on the Camrose and District Centennial Museum visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca/en/ living-here/camrose-anddistrict-museum.aspx.

For more information on the Kinette Club of Camrose visit the Facebook page.

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Last year was the first year for the Taste Night at the Museum, with attendees enjoying various local beverages and eats.

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Local artist honours Vikings hockey and history with mural

By Lori Larsen

The Augustana Vikings sports teams have a proud and long standing history in Camrose. The very mention of The Vikings conjures images of strong, athletes defending the continued achievements of the various teams.

It was that history, and Vikings men’s hockey head coach Tim Green’s desire to preserve that image in a way that spoke volumes, that inspired Jon Hironaka to commission local artist Kimberly Fletcher to paint a life size mural on the wall outside the Viking’s dressing room.

“The Viking mural came to life thanks to Tim Green’s idea, paying homage to the Augustana Viking legacy,” explained Kim. “I’ve been an artist specializing in wall murals for many years. It all began with painting my kid’s bedroom walls, and over time, I expanded to creating residential and business murals in Edmonton and the surrounding area through word of mouth referrals. About two decades ago, my former neighbour Carol Green came up with the business name ‘Mural Mural on the Wall,’ which I’ve proudly used ever since.”

While it was Jon who initially reached out to Kim with the idea of the Viking mural, painting the mural for Carol’s son was the icing on the cake. “Painting this mural for Carol’s son was meaningful, showcasing the profound connections art can create.

“The paint was generously supplied by Wideman Paint and Decor in Camrose,” said Kim adding that choos-

ing colours with Jenn Stone was an absolute pleasure.

The mural took three and a half days to prime,

paint, and apply a protective seal. “The Viking stands at around 7’ x 6’ and watches over the dressing room

where players gather before, during and after battle.”

Aside from producing amazing works of art in mural and other mediums, Kim has recently expanded her artistic talent to include tattooing, specifically 3D restoration, for people who have undergone various treatments, surgeries, or experienced scars and discoloration.

She is also a strong advocate for the art community, and volunteers her time as the vice president of the Camrose Arts Society. “We are always recruiting new members-please reach out to our website (camroseartssociety.ca) if you enjoy art and community involvement.”

It’s through collaboration and collective support that communities become more than places to live. They are a cumulation of diversity connected through a common interest of enhancing all the peoples’ lives that live there. For Kim and the Augustana Vikings, making that connection was a “stroke” of genius.

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Local artist Kim Fletcher stands beside the life size mural she designed and painted on the Viking men’s hockey dressing room wall.

What feeds your soul?

I’m still relishing the slower pace of summer and hope you are too. For example…

A while ago, I spent an entire afternoon in a Japanese garden. As soon as I stepped through the gates, I could feel myself relaxing. (I didn’t know I wasn’t relaxed!) A sense of peace descended as I walked the paths and took in the greenery, the rocks, the water, the quiet. I sat for a long time in one of the resting places, enjoyed when someone would sound the deep gong, and just took it in.

When I returned home, I felt peaceful and simultaneously energized. I thought, “That fed my soul,” which got me thinking about what feeds the soul. Here are some things that feed my soul. What feeds yours?

Being outdoors or in nature. I think of moments on a mountain summit, or in a deep forest, or by a waterfall, or seeing ocean to the horizon, when I also felt that sense of peace, awe and being energized.

I also remember times when I was puttering in a garden and realized that I’d lost all sense of time. As I stood up, I was a bit stiff and achy from crouching (forgot to stretch now and then), covered with rose bush scratches and mosquito bites, wondering if my fingernails (and the rest of me!) would ever be clean again –and gloriously happy. For me, gardening is good for the soul.

Beauty. Beauty in nature, beauty of art, beauty of interior design, beauty of music or any other beautiful sensory experience – sight, sound, touch, taste, smell – any form of beauty is good for the soul.

Connection with others. Times of feeling deeply connected with other people, times of deep mutual authenticity and honesty, shared integrity – those times of deep connection, with or without words, are good for the soul.

Flow. Recently a colleague and I were working on a report and we both got into a zone of creativity. We were sparking off one another. Both of us felt totally appreciated and supported by the other. Insights poured in. We thought of ideas that hadn’t occurred to us before. By the end of that long intense day, we were both tired but energized and uplifted.

Things that are good for the soul contribute to the state of “flow” and that “flow” state is certainly good for the soul!

Service. One of my mom’s favourite quotes was from Dr. David Livingstone, a scholar and musician who devoted much of his adult life to providing medical services in Africa. He once said in a speech to a graduating class, “I do not know what your destiny will be but this much I know. The only ones among you who will be truly happy are those who have sought and found a way to be of service.”

I can think of many times when individuals or groups worked on tasks that would ordinarily be unpleasant, but they enjoyed what they were doing because they knew they were being of service.

Inner connection. Times when I’m still and quiet, connected with deep inner wisdom and also feeling part of something bigger than myself, are good for my soul. I especially like it when I can take that awareness and operate from it in my regular day-to-day world.

Meaning. I’ve heard a story about someone in the Middle Ages asking three bricklayers what they were doing. One said, “I’m putting bricks on top of one another.” One said, “I’m building a wall.” One said, “I’m building a cathedral to the glory of God.”

The same activity can be mind-numbing or good for the soul, depending on what meaning we attach to it.

This all leads to two obvious questions:

What feeds your soul?

How do you weave some soul-nourishing time into every day?

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 two business days.

Local swimmer medals at NAIG

By Lori Larsen

New member of the Camrose Sea Serpents swim club, 12-year-old Destiny Castagna, is already making her mark as a valuable asset to the team and a prolific swimmer.

During the North American Indigenous Games held on July 15 to 23 in Kjipuktuk Dartmouth and Millbrook First Nation, Nova Scotia, Destiny competed in six swimming events including: 50m free (placing 10th); 200m Individual Medley IM (placing 4th); 50m back (placing 6th); 50m fly (placing 7th); 100m backstroke (placing 5th) and the 200m backstroke and the 200m free relay placing 3rd earning her bronze medals.

passed her personal best, proving that hard work and passion truly pay off.”

The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) began in 1970 with a goal to provide Indigenous athletes with an outlet to realize not only the potential of their bodies, minds and spirit but the strength and spirit of their indigenous culture.

The NAIG brings together over 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staff from 756 Indigenous Nations across North America in celebration of sport and culture, which puts Destiny’s incredible achievements into perspective.

Not one to rest on her

“For the 200 IM I set an ALL STARS Team record,” smiled Destiny.

Destiny swam the 200 IM faster than anyone previously to date, earning the record of ALL STARS Team Best time at 2:47.83, an amazing feat for anyone, let alone a 12-year-old.

Destiny has been swimming competitively since she was six-years-old with the Alberta Summer Swim Association (ASSA). She swam with Wainwright for one year prior to the pandemic, took a break during the pandemic and then returned to swim for Wainwright for a year, last summer, and then her family moved to Camrose and in May she joined the Sea Serpents Summer Swim Club.

Although Destiny is an all-around athlete, enjoying a variety of sports, her love for water and being able to focus specifically on her individual “game” has fueled her passion for swimming.

“I like listening to other people competing. But I also find, because I don’t like other people watching me (when she completes), when I am swimming I can’t see anyone else.”

She explained that during marshalling (swimmers waiting for their race to begin) she sits and visualizes her race, focusing on beating her own personal bests.

However marshalling has also been a source of socialization for Destiny, and no doubt other swimmers.

“When you are sitting and marshalling it is really easy to make friends. I met one of my best friends (who just happened to be from Camrose Sea Serpents when Destiny was competing on a different team), while marshalling.”

“The North American Indigenous Games includes a bunch of sports and it is all Indigenous athletes, 13-19 years-old,” explained Destiny.

“I competed in swimming for two days in six events (as noted above),” added Destiny, excited to have had the opportunity to compete in the event. “It was really awesome. I was in the finals and won third in that heat and that is when I won the medals. I cried.”

Sea Serpent’s head coach, Jana Gau, couldn’t be prouder of Destiny’s achievements and overall dedication. “Destiny exhibited extraordinary dedication, skill and determination as she dove into the competition.

“Against fierce competitors from all across North America she fearlessly showcased her talent, leaving us all in awe. With unyielding determination, she pushed her limits and sur-

laurels, Destiny literally returned from the NAIG for a quick turn around to compete in the ASSA ALL STARS provincials in Calgary for year-round swimmers on July 27 to 30.

“Because summer clubs (such as the Camrose Sea Serpents) only swim four months in the summer we swim under a summer association affiliated with Swim Alberta,” explained Gau. “There are year-round swimmers that swim all year, training to get their qualification times and it is really hard for summer swimmers to get their qualification time. So when they do, like Destiny did, it is a huge accomplishment, and then to be invited to this competition.”

Not only did Destiny become one of the few swimmers from Camrose to ever qualify for this event but she also achieved personal best times in many of her events, including the 200m IM

Destiny’s passion, insight and professionalism speaks volumes not only about her, but her upbringing and the coaching she has received and continues to receive, over her “young” career as a swimmer.

“She trains twice per day from Monday until Thursday and participates in swim meets on the weekends,” noted Gau. “This dedication in her training allows her to continue to lower her race times with each swim meet she participates in. This year she has competed in eight swim meets earning three bronze, three silver and two gold medals.”

The next level of competition for Destiny and Sea Serpents teammates was at the ASSA regionals held in Sherwood Park August 11 to 13, after which the team will head onto Provincials held in Edmonton on August 18 to 20.

While Destiny is still typically a delightful 12-year-old this outstanding athlete, no doubt, has a bright future ahead of her.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Sea Serpents swimmer Destiny Castagna proudly wears the two bronze medals she earned at the North American Indigenous Games.

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Prostate cancer screening

By Murray Green

Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in a man’s prostate gland. In young men, the prostate is about the size of a walnut. As men age, the prostate usually grows larger, according to Alberta Health Services.

Prostate cancer is common in men older than 65. It usually grows slowly and can take years to grow large enough to cause any problems. As with other cancers, treatment for prostate cancer works best when the cancer is found early.

Experts don’t know what causes prostate cancer, but they believe that age, family history (genetics), and race affect your chances of getting it.

Most men don’t know they have it until it is found during a regular medical examination.

When problems are no-

ticed, they are most often problems with urinating. But these same symptoms can also be caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). An enlarged prostate is common in older men.

The most common way to check for prostate cancer is to have a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. PSA tests can help find some prostate cancers early, when the cancer may be easier to treat. A large study of prostate cancer screening showed that PSA testing may prevent a small number of deaths from prostate cancer.

A higher level of PSA may mean that you have prostate cancer. But it could also mean that you have an enlargement or infection of the prostate.

If your PSA is high, you may need a prostate biopsy to

figure out the cause. A biopsy means that your doctor takes tissue samples from your prostate gland and sends them to a lab for testing.

Your treatment will depend on what kind of cancer cells you have, how far they have spread, your age and general health, and your preferences.

You and your doctor may decide to manage your cancer with active surveillance or to treat it with surgery or radiation.

If you are over age 80 or have other serious health problems, like heart disease, you may choose not to have treatments to cure your cancer. Instead, you can just have treatments to manage your symptoms.

Talk with your doctor to choose the treatment that’s best for you. You may also wish to call Health Link at 811 to speak with a Registered nurse.

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• The Governing Board of St. Mary’s Hospital, along with the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent De Paul annouced that Judith O’Shaughnessy has been named Chief Executive Officer of St. Mary’s Hospital. She will be taking over from Mike Shea, who will leave the hospital to become CEO of the Alberta Catholic Health Corporation.

• Tom Gerling, from Cobblers and Craftsman Quality Shoe Repair, presented a cheque for $500 to City Center Camrose Director Doug Rostad. Cobblers and Craftsman, together with Red Wing Shoes, sponsored the City Center banner on Main Street Camrose, which welcomes visitors to the downtown area.

• This year Sister Rose Bekar celebrated her 60th Anniversary as a member of the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent De Paul. Her entire career has been spent in the healthcare field, where she has been recognized as a pioneer, innovator and a leader. Her lifetime of service began in 1938, in the midst of the Great Depression, when she joined the Sisters of Providence. She first came to Camrose in 1965, as Administrator of St. Mary’s, until 1976, when she was called to various positions in Saskatchewan, before returning in 1988. She has no plans for the future, but will continue her service at St. Mary’s as long as she can manage it without any undue stress.

• Harry Kuntz, Member of Parliament for Battle River, reported from Ottawa that he is ‘quite pleased’ with the fact that 10 out of 16 applications from Battle River Constituency for Opportunities for Youth grants were approved. “Of the six applications that were not accepted,” said Mr. Kuntz, “in each case a grant had already been approved via another application for that community.”

• There were a number of draws made for prizes during the Camrose Fair last week. Some of the winners were: Susan Banks from Edmonton won the Camrose Rotary Club 1973 Pinto car; Jim Duckmanton of Rosalind won the $11 grocery hamper raffled by Manulife representative, Alf Olsen; Darlene Nygaard of Sedgewick won the Strome Tigerettes 16-foot fibreglass canoe; Mrs. Ethel Riley of Leduc won the Camrose and District Kidney Foundation trip for four to Disneyland; and Rosemary Broen won the quilt raffled by the Sons of Norway Lodge.

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Area encourages everyone to join Welcoming Week

By Murray Green

Welcome Camrose is asking all businesses, organizations and individuals to celebrate Welcoming Week 2023, from September 8 to 17.

The Welcome Camrose committee encourages all cities, towns, villages and hamlets within Cam-

rose County, including the City of Camrose, to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels embraced and supported.

“Welcoming Week is an annual nationwide celebration that highlights communities and their efforts to become more inclusive and welcoming to

all. This celebration is not limited to new Canadians, but extends to all individuals recently relocated to the Camrose area, such as Ukraine refugees,” said Louise Jones of the committee.

“The whole idea is for the community to become more welcoming. We encourage a culture of welcoming all residents in Camrose and area. We

all want to be good neighbours,” added Louise.

The committee consists of Louise, Lina Petkeviciene, Kevin Johnson, Lyndel Kasa, Glenda Strauss, Jennifer McDevitt and Lynette Irvine.

“We want everyone to take part in activities, but we are focusing on newcomers,” shared Louise.

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Airport Commission updates council

By Lori Larsen

During a City of Camrose regular council meeting Camrose Airport Commission chair Barry Graham and member Phil McPhail presented Council with an annual report on the Camrose Airport.

Graham began by thanking City staff, specifically Public Works, for the great work done in maintaining the airport. “It is one of the best airports in the country.”

The Camrose Airport was constructed in the early 1960s initially operated by the Camrose Flying Club, with current operations under the City of Camrose.

The Airport Commission

Airport Master Plan.

“Some of our accomplishments, at least we had input in them, include the runway/ apron resurfacing, new fuel dispensing system and the attraction of two new (aerial applicators and flight school) businesses to the airport,” noted McPhail.

“A lot of people may not be aware of all the benefits an airport brings to a community so I will quickly run through that.

“The annual Fly-In Breakfast and the revenue from that provides funding for Camrose Flying Club, Camrose and District Fish and Game Association, Air Cadets and scholarships for

including camping facilities, shower, rest area, USB charging station, fully stocked food/ drink vending machines and vending machines that stock pilot supplies such as oil and windshield cleaner.

“We are striving to make Camrose Airport a place where pilots want to stop,” concluded McPhail, adding that when the pilots do stop in Camrose they are likely to use other Camrose businesses and services.

Councillor Don Rosland asked what the goals are with regards to providing more services for pilots, while stopping at Camrose Airport.

Graham explained that during a trip he took across Canada exploring different airports his goal was to camp at the airports.

was established in the early 1980s and is currently comprised of volunteer members at large chair Barry Graham, Blain Fowler, Cliff Denham, Paul Grue and Bill McPhail.

According to the report presented by the Airport Commission, all members of the Commission are licensed pilots (private and commercial) with backgrounds that include business facility management and aircraft mechanics.

young aspiring aviators.”

“Camrose allows that but what is really nice is to have a shower facility and maybe a sleeping area or rest area for pilots while they are waiting. We have that on the back burner and will see if we can establish that.”

Alexandra Jean “Jeannie” Sasyniuk, of Tofield, on August 2, at 75 years of age.

Randall “Randy” Thomas Olsen, of Camrose, on August 3, at 73 years of age.

Shannon Lee St. Denis, of Camrose, on August 3, at 55 years of age.

Darrell Ronald Higgins, of Camrose, on August 5, at 78 years of age.

Leona Marlene Capeling, of Camrose, formerly of Red Deer, on August 7, at 73 years of age.

Gerald Joseph Pinkoski, of Camrose, formerly of Edmonton, on August 7, at 75 years of age.

Terry Wayne Ulrich, of Camrose, on August 7, at 65 years of age.

Victoria “Vicky” Marie Sturek, of Camrose, formerly of Daysland, on August 10, at 91 years of age.

McPhail explained the functions of the Airport Commission as follows: advising City of Camrose Council on decisions regarding the airport; advocating for the Camrose Airport which includes encouraging development of new aviation businesses, new hangar construction, sharing information with others in the aviation community about Camrose Airport; ensuring appropriate use of limited airport land, exploring available grants for airport improvements; staying current and sharing information on aviation news (safety, procedures, rules and regulations) and reviewing and modifying the

McPhail continued speaking about services provided by the airport to Camrose and area including: Air Ambulance (med evacs); training facility for Royal Canadian Air Force NDB (Non Directional Beacon); base for aerial applicators who service farmers around Camrose; flight school for future pilots; aircraft maintenance services; long runway that allows CEO’s of major corporations based in Camrose to fly their jets in for meetings; functions as a base for search and rescue activities as required; hosts special events such as the Snowbirds, CF18 Demo Teams, vintage warbird stopovers and the annual Fly In Breakfast and sponsor the Discover Aviation Program taking youth up on their first flight to spark interest in aviation.

Looking forward the Commission’s goals are: to continue exceptional management of the Camrose Airport; increase airport revenue; continue to attract new aviation businesses; develop better facilities for itinerant pilots

Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy inquired as to the success of fundraising initiatives, such as the Fly-In Breakfast and if they were experiencing less success post pandemic.

Graham said that this year’s Fly In Breakfast was successful in that they had close to 2,500 people come out, served 1,200 breakfasts and had approximately 100 aircraft attend, which is about average.

Councillor Agnes

Hoveland asked if the Commission felt that the Camrose Airport Terminal building could in fact accommodate showers and a resting area for pilots.

Graham replied. “I think there is room there. We have a consistent idea that we have got so far but really haven’t looked into it to see if there is a possibility.”

For more information on the Camrose Airport visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca/en/livinghere/airport.aspx.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Airport terminal building

Slow to 60, increases roadside safety

By Lori Larsen

Beginning September 1, all drivers in Alberta operating a motor vehicle in the lane closest to any roadside worker vehicle stopped at the side of the road with its lights flashing, must slow down to 60 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower. Drivers must also move over to the far lane, if it’s safe to do so, and take reasonable steps to allow other drivers to move over as well.

“This is a commonsense rule change,” noted minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen. “If you see any flashing lights and people working on the side of the road, slow down to 60 km/h or move over to make an open lane beside them. We want to protect our police, paramedics, maintenance workers and tow truck drivers so they can

get home safely at the end of the day. These people proudly serve Alberta, and we want to make sure we look out for them.”

“Although a law requiring motorists to slow down to 60km/h or move over, has been in place to protect tow trucks and emergency responders for some time, it is now expanding to include all roadside workers such as maintenance and snowplows stopped with flashing lights,” explained Camrose Police Service Chief Dean LaGrange.

Failure to comply with this legislation can result in a fine and demerit points accordingly:

• variable fines and demerit points for failing to slow down to 60 km/h or the maximum speed limit, whichever is lower, when passing stopped roadside workers (the fine and demerits in-

crease on an escalating scale, based on how much a driver exceeds the speed limit)

• $243 fine and three demerit points for failing to allow other drivers to move into a traffic lane farther from a stopped emergency vehicle, tow truck or roadside work vehicle,

• a fine of $324 and three demerit points for unsafe passing of snowplows.

“The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) is committed to road safety for all Albertans,” said Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police executive director Leticia Aplin. “ This initiative of Transportation and Economic Corridors is another step towards enhancing these goals. We look forward to working with the ministry and other partners to further the work of keeping Albertans safe on our roadways.”

Dice Cubes offers rockabilly music at Bailey Theatre

By Murray Green

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

The Dice Cubes perform at the Bailey Theatre for a show on September 9 at 8 p.m.

The irresistible beat of Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Elvis and Jerry Lee’s music has been rooted deep in their hearts, feet and collective musical consciousness.

This Edmonton-based five-piece has other styles of music at their fingertips, be it rockabilly, jazz, or rhythm and blues.

Irish Mythen of Ireland visits Camrose on September 16 at 8 p.m. She is part of the Rose City Roots Music Society series.

Her latest release Little Bones gained her recognition around the globe, including a 2020 JUNO nomination for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year, seven Music PEI 2020 nominations and two wins—Touring Artist of the Year and Roots Contemporary Recording of the Year, and a Canadian Folk Music Nomination for Solo Artist of the Year.

Summer on the Plaza series

By Murray Green

The Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts

Centre has a great line-up of shows for this season.

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

In the all-new Summer on the Plaza Series at the Verda McNeill Plaza (southside of the LPAC), the finale outdoors 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.

“She is from Argentina, but living in Columbia. She has won awards for best musical production and album of the year. Paula will be doing a song creation residency leading up to her concert. This is one show you won’t want to miss,” said Lougheed manager Nick Beach.

A concert Twilight Time will be shown to tribute the Platters and doowop music on September 2 at 7:30 p.m.

The six-piece festival dance band Night Howl from Edmonton, will be bringing their Latin and swing music to the Bailey stage on October 14 at 8 p.m.

This is a Rose City Roots Music Society Presentation. Night Howl’s music aims to captivate audiences and fill dance floors.

Award winning tribute artist Jaedyn Pilon and his Flashback Band will be bringing the sounds of Johnny Cash in the re-creation of The Johnny Cash TV Show on October 19 at 7 p.m.

From 1969 to 1971 Cash hosted a variety show which was a unique platform that showcased the best of country, rock and folk music, featuring performances by the biggest names in the industry.

Series

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

The Wildrose Villa held its annual parade on August 2 to salute the Big Valley Jamboree. Gay Moe, top photo, took top honours with her “Dancing Queen” routine and Annie Lilke, photo to right, placed second with her “Annie Get Your Gun” entry. Trevor Vinet was the parade marshal.

Wildrose Villa parade

Green Chevelle turns into a silver bullet

By Murray Green

Mandy and Keith Villeneuve of Camrose own a 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle.

“We found this car in Camrose from a gentleman who actually drove it in his high school years. He parked it in his mom’s garage back in 1983, where it sat until we bought it in 2009. We got it back on the road in 2020,” said Keith.

The Chevrolet Chevelle is a mid-sized automobile that was produced by Chevrolet in three generations for the 1964 through 1978 model years.

“It took about 10 years to completely restore. I did most of it myself. When I received the car it was a bare shell. It didn’t have a motor or transmission. The car had a 12-bolt rear end that the previous owner put in. The Chevelle was a green on green car. I tore it right down to nothing and replaced the rusty panels. With the primer and paints, I received help from the guys at Showtime Autobody,” explained Keith.

“I put in a 2002 sixlitre engine out of a GM truck with a 700R4 transmission. Originally, it had a 305 engine with a turbo hydromatic 350 transmission. I wanted to upgrade it a little bit. I let Mandy pick the colour, which is

actually a 2009 Mitsubishi silver,” shared Keith.

Part of the General Motors (GM) A-body platform, the Chevelle was one of Chevrolet’s most suc-

FUN FACTS

The 1972 Chevelles featured single-unit parking/ side marker lights on their front fenders, outside of a revised twin-bar grille. All Malibus had concealed wipers. The SS equipment option requirements remained the same as those in 1971, any optional V8. The 1972 Chevelle series had wide enough appeal to qualify as America’s second-bestselling car. Base versions again included a four-model wagon series. Upscale versions were Malibus including the convertible models. More than 24,000 Malibu Sport Sedans were built, with a standard 307-cubic-inch V8 rated at 130 (net) horsepower. The four-door hardtop used the same body as the 1968-71 models and although it was attractive, it was the least popular body style in the lineup. It was not available with the overhead-valve Turbo-Thrift six-cylinder engine. With that V8, the Malibu Sport Coupe was the top seller by far starting at $2,923. The six-cylinder version ran $90 less. Powertrain options included the 175-horsepower 350-cubic-inch V8 and 240-horsepower 402-cubic-inch (known as a bored out 396), as well as a 454 that produced 270 horsepower (200 kW) under the net rating system. Chevelles sold in California were not available with the 307 V8, but had a 350-cubic-inch engine. Through the 1970s, California cars often had different powertrains than those marketed in states with less-stringent emissions regulations.

SILVER BULLET

cessful nameplates.

“Everything in the interior is brand new. He had to dye the dash to get it from green to black. Rob Ferguson from Camrose redid the seats for us. Keith did the carpet and headliner himself,” chipped in Mandy.

When asked what attracted them to a Chevelle they had both had the same answer. “The price was right.”

Keith added that “the car drives nice and a Chevelle is a nice car. They like the looks and the way it handles. We drive the car whenever we can.”

Mandy added that it is very comfortable to drive in as well. “It feels like you are sitting at home on the couch. It is more fun to drive than our regular car,” laughed Mandy.

“I built it to drive, not as a trailer queen. We drive whenever it is a nice weekend. We go to a few car shows, but we also both drag race as well. She races a 1988 Chevy S10

truck with 410 horsepower and my truck is a 1995 S10 shortbox with a 600 horsepower engine in it,” said Keith, who goes to Forestburg every year.

The Malibu was the top-of-the-line model through 1972 and com-

pletely replaced the Chevelle nameplate starting with the redesigned and downsized 1978 model year.

“It is interesting to me that the Chevelle has been in Camrose for so long,” concluded Keith.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Both Mandy and Keith Villeneuve love to drive classic cars and race on the track. They selected a 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle to restore. The car has called Camrose home for more than 50 years.

Ask the CHIEF A

Dean LaGrange Chief of Police Camrose Police Ser vice

Question:

What are the common issues for the police during BVJ, and how did the 2023 BVJ rate?

Answer:

Big Valley Jamboree comes with significant planning, logistical and operational challenges. It essentially doubles the population of Camrose over one long weekend. The Camrose Police Service must still police the City of Camrose and respond to regular calls for service, yet provide a policing presence for the 5,200 campsites, beer gardens and the concert bowl as well. To do this, we rely on “Memo’s of Understanding” from some of our Provincial partners like the Calgary Police Service, RCMP and Sheriffs. Responding to calls of theft, assault, domestic arguments etc, are common calls for service in the City as well as BVJ. The 2023 Big Valley Jamboree was sold out, one of the busiest in recent memory. While it puts Camrose on the map and has great economic spin off, it also has its challenges from a policing standpoint.

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

This year’s BVJ weekend was one of the busiest for police

By Lori Larsen

This year’s Big Valley Jamboree was a busy one for the police covering the event.

Members from Camrose Police Service, Calgary Police Service, Alberta Sheriffs and the RCMP participated in the policing plan for this year’s BVJ, from Wednesday, August 2 until Monday, August 7 patrolling both the camp grounds and concert site and grounds on foot, bike and in patrol vehicles.

Camrose Police Service Inspector John Corbett and Camrose Police Service Crime analyst Barb Fowler shared the policing statistics for the event.

Police made a total of 35 arrests, an increase over 2022 of 14 arrests and an increase over the past four festivals averaging 26 arrests.

Overall police dealt with a total of 152 occurrences, compared to 82 in 2022 which equates to an 85 per cent increase.

“The majority of these reported occurrences consisted of various disturbances, intoxicated subjects, theft and impaired driving complaints,” re-

ported Corbett. Included in the reported occurrences were six assaults, two incidents of assault a police officer, one occurrence of sexual assault and one break and enter.

In addition police wrote 122 violation (traffic and liquor) tickets, throughout the event.

Checkstops were also conducted on a daily basis on site resulting in a total of 15 alcohol related suspensions, seven of which included impaired drivers over the legal limit.

“These are people leaving the site heading into the City of Camrose,”explained Corbett.

The BVJ policing contingent also teamed up with CPS members assigned to regular City of Camrose detail to conduct checkstops.

“Partnering with those members to assist with doing those checkstops ensures impaired drivers are not driving into the city.”

Corbett noted that Saturday night presented a larger crowd than the other evenings, accounting for the busiest moments for calls, arrests and traffic

congestion.

“This year we noticed there was quite a big influx of patrons arriving on Thursday evening causing police to deal with traffic ingress and egress concerns, making sure traffic didn’t back up into the City.”

Due to the increase in day parkers arriving for the Saturday night concert, police also had to deal with the increased traffic coming in and leaving the site on Saturday.

Policing an event, as large as the BVJ, all the while ensuring the safety of Camrose residents, is a big job and requires careful planning and ongoing collaboration with the City, the promoters and all of the policing partners.

Inspector Corbett expressed his sincere appreciation to all of the members, dispatchers and staff of CPS for their professionalism, dedication and hardwork during the BVJ event and to the members of Calgary Police Service, the Alberta Sheriffs and RCMP for their continued support and partnership throughout the event.

“We simply could not do it without them.”

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

A Calgary Police Service member takes a break from working the Big Valley Jamboree to rustle up some smiles and waves during the Kick’n Country Parade on August 3. Members from Camrose Police Service, Calgary Police Service, the Alberta Sheriffs and the RCMP partnered to provide policing services at the BVJ, using foot, bike and police vehicle patrol.

STARS provides vital service to rural communities

By Lori Larsen

During a City of Camrose regular council meeting, STARS senior municipal relations liaison Glenda Farnden presented an update on the status and operations of STARS during which time she requested council consider providing funding at a rate of $1 per capita for 2023, 2024 and 2025.

“STARS is fueled by generosity,” began Farnden, noting that previously STARS had a 10 year long term affiliations agreement for 20 per cent government funding from Alberta Health Services which was expired in 2020. “Going forward it has been year to year. During COVID years and last year, early in the spring, they would look at moving to a 50 per cent government funding here in Alberta. This would align with what STARS were already receiving from Saskatchewan governments, and Manitoba governments at an even higher level.”

She said that STARS, at the end of 2022, did receive the top up for 50 per cent of operational costs. “That is approximately $10 million per base, with three bases in Alberta, $30 million. So they did top up to $15 million.”

In speaking of the percentage value of expenditures, Farnden noted that over 80 per cent of all expenditures are aviation and medical related. For the fourth year in a row STARS remains at 12 per cent for base operations and administration expenditures. “It is important to understand that CRA allows charitable entities up to 35 per cent for administration costs. We very much feel, for the fourth year, that we are holding at 12 per cent that we are doing our due diligence.”

In the report Farnden pointed out that over 90 per cent of Alberta, including Camrose, is in regional partnerships of support for STARS, including five new rural municipalities and five new urban municipalities.“These municipalities are either on a per capita rate or a fixed rate.

“STARS is an essential service and part of their emergency protective services.”

STARS currently averages about 10 missions per day across the six bases in three provinces.

Mission statistics within the City of Camrose and Camrose County for 2022 indicated the following:

Near Bashaw-1; near Bawlf-1; Camrose hospital (critical inter-facility transfers)-29; near Camrose (scene calls)-2; near Edberg -0; near Ferintosh-1; near Hay Lakes-1; near Meet-

ing Creek-1; near New Norway-0; near Round Hill-0; and near Tofield (within Camrose County)-0, totaling 36. Up to June 15 of this year STARS has served 14 missions.

Since 2018 STARS has served 181 missions within the City of Camrose and Camrose County.

“We do cover a large area and you can also identify that you have a very busy hospital here as well, that we work very closely with.

“On an overall average of the City of Camrose and within Camrose County boundaries, STARS averages about 33 mission per year, served by both Edmonton and Calgary bases.”

Farnden noted that some of the missions served in the City of Camrose and Camrose County could very well be people travelling through the City of Camrose and Camrose County.

On the same note missions served in bordering counties could also be residents from the City of Camrose and Camrose County in those bordering areas.

The STARS Emergency Link Centre receives over 36,000 emergency requests per year, averaging 100 per day.

“We have a brand new fleet of 10, H145 helicopters to service western Canada. It outperforms the previous helicopter in speed, range and fuel efficiency. Pilots say that it has about an extra 30 minutes of flight time.”

Farnden explained that the new H145 helicopters are not only equipped with twin engines (required to land at any helipad) similar to previous models but also feature the enclosed tail.

“It has advanced avionics, auto pilot, auto hover, capacity for two patients and last year we celebrated

20 years of having night vision goggle capability. Fifty per cent of our calls occur at night. Literally tens of thousands of patients’ lives have been saved since 2002 because we are able to fly at night.”

Some of the specialized medical equipment in the helicopters include: handheld i-step Lab (provides tests results in two minutes for hemoglobin, blood gases and electrolytes); handheld T-1 Ventilator for adult, pediatric and neonatal; video laryngosocope (advanced intubation, video screen view of trachea); two units of universal blood; Ezio drill (only used in time sensitive, life threatening cases where immediate IV access in needed); handheld utlrasound (test results for rapid diagnosis and pain management drugs (thrombotics).

“It is very much an airborne intensive care unit. But it is also very important that you have the very highest level of critical care expertise in your crew. STARS is very proud to be world-wide renowned for their critical care expertise.”

In the 20 years of STARS competing in the Air Medical Transport Competition, they have placed top three in the world for all 20 years, winning first place seven times.

“We very much feel we are bringing your residents the highest level of critical care available in Alberta.”

To date STARS has flown more than 55,000 missions. “More importantly, because of partnerships there has been no cost to the patient. A life is saved literally every day, and it is partnerships that have made it possible for almost 40 years (in 2025).”

For more information on STARS visit stars.ca.

Swanson retires

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

STARS received a donation of $2,222 from the presenting sponsor of the first round of Chase the Ace Draw 47, Camrose Elks Lodge. Pictured left to right are Camrose Elks Lodge members Terry Pope and Larry Babiuk, STARS Air Ambulance representative Shannon Paquett, Camrose Elks Lodge past exalted ruler Gerry Czapp and Taylor Blum.

ROYAL PURPLE DONATE TO STARS Submitted

Camrose Royal Purple members Linda Stevenson, left and Velma Babiuk, right presented a donation of $300 on behalf of the Camrose Royal Purple to STARS Community Engagement officer Shannon Paquette, centre.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Friends, board members and staff celebrated Colleen Swanson’s retirement after more than 35 years with the Canadian Mental Health Association on June 28. Incoming executive director Destiny Reay, left, board chair Tim Parker and Colleen cut a cake to serve to guests at the party. Several clients and community members shared their memories with Colleen at the retirement.

Camrose Transit updates city council

By Lori Larsen

Camrose Transit Advisory Committee (CTAC) vice-chair Patricia Johnson presented an update on CTAC to City of Camrose Council during the July 10 Committee of the Whole meeting.

The report indicated that recent surveys and community conversations identified transportation as one of the top three issues among participants.

Councillor Kevin Hycha asked if CTAC is satisfied with just one bus and at what point they would feel the need for a second bus.

Johnson replied. “I personally feel that a second bus is long over due, it was needed long before now and if we ever go that route we should look at a smaller second bus with an on-demand service.”

Hycha asked if there is a feeling that a second bus would be utilized to its full capacity with regards to ridership.

Johnson replied yes, adding that there has been many requests for additional stops.

She pointed out that CTAC is working on changes to the current fixed route bus stops to incorporate some new stops closer to the Camrose Public Library, the Wild Rose Co-op and Hillside apartments.

“There is no more money so we have to cut somewhere,” said Johnson. “We have to cut certain stops and move things around.

“There are major challenges. We have spoken with bus drivers different times of the day and days of the week and unless you work between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Camrose in the downtown core the bus is not possible. Also, you can only work Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday. We have encountered a couple of individuals who do use it for work when it is running but have to pay for a cab when it is not.”

Johnson suggested that a five-day-a-week ondemand service would fit ridership. “It would be very well used.”

Hycha asked if it is being presented to CTAC group or City administration.

“We were under the understanding that for three years, from last year, there was going to be no change. Basically ‘what you have is what you have’, so we are in the background looking at things.

“Transit will never pay for itself, it wouldn’t matter if every run every day was full, it is going to be a cost and somehow as a community we have to decide if it is something that has value and we are willing to invest in.”

Johnson remarked that there is a large population

within Camrose that can and do use the public transit program.

She said that an ondemand service, operated properly, could service a much larger area with potentially two buses.

“This community is big enough to work together and come up with a solution.”

Johnson explained that CTAC is currently working with other organizations in the community on the Drive Happiness initiative aimed at providing inCamrose transportation to seniors.

The report to council described the (not-for-profit, independent) program to include an annual fee, and the service works with bookings made at least three days in advance.

Fees for the rides are used to reimburse the volunteer drivers who have been screened prior to being accepted into the program.

“Currently there are only five volunteers,” said Johnson which she noted is not likely enough to service the needs of the community. “I very passionately believe that we need to continue working towards it.”

Johnson added that to her knowledge currently the cabs operating in Camrose no longer take reservations. “If you have a doctor’s appointment the next day at 9 a.m. and you need to be picked up at 8:30 a.m., you have to just phone and hope there is a cab that is available.”

According to Johnson acquiring buses or vans is not as great an issue as the cost of operating the program. “We are going to have to figure that out. You are never going to be able to accommodate everyone.”

In a letter from Alberta minister of transportation, Devin Dreeshen, referenced in the July 10 report to council, he indicated there are several federal grants available to assist with rural transportation needs.

The report also included information regarding a document prepared by CTAC presented to Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely with copy to the minister Dreeshen regarding the connector service, which had previously been funded by the province. CTAC recently received news from the minister Dreeshen, that the grants are being revisited at this time and CTAC will be addressing whether or not consideration will be given to renewing the grant for the Connector service.

They will be providing information from the Inter-agency community engagement surveys and public consultation showing a strong need and desire for the Connector service or a similar one to be reinstated.

“ We definitely need to be planning ahead for transit in Camrose. We honestly cannot say we have public transit in Camrose, the way it is now. It services a very small portion of the community.”

Councillor Lucas Banack asked if there has been any difference in the redemption of taxi tokens now that they can be used for the bus as well.

Johnson replied that she is not aware if there is more redemption but that they are definitely being used on the bus

Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy commented on a presentation made during the June 26 City of Camrose regular council meeting in public commentary from a University of Alberta Augustana student expressing frustration over the lack of transit opportunities, especially any sort of connector to outside communities. “Are you working a bit with Augustana? Do you have student representation on the committee?”

Johnson replied that currently CTAC does not have representation on the committee specifically from Augustana, but it is on the upcoming meeting agenda to discuss.

The report to council indicated that CTAC has recently learned of a company willing to provide benches at bus stops, free of charge and will be working with the City to get some of these in place at stops most frequently used and that will not be changed in the near future.

For more information on the City of Camrose public transit system visit www.camrose.ca/en/ living-here/transportation. aspx#Public-Transit.

Art shows

Art for everyone

By Lori Larsen

The City of Camrose

Recreation and Culture

Department is currently hosting three incredible art exhibitions showcasing a variety of talent from local and province wide artists at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre 4809-52 Street (lower level of the Wildrose Coop grocery store.)

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Program (TREX), Ahkameyimo–Never Give Up is presented in Studio A and features the works of two indigenous artists, respecting traditional culture and visual imagery while engaging with the urban environment in which the

artists reside. This exhibit runs until August 30.

Studio B features the Expressions Unveiled exhibit, works of local artists, including members of the Camrose Arts Society, Mirror Lake Art Club and/or G.P. Atelier Art Club, running until August 29.

Finally, in Studio C enjoy the works of artists from around the province at the Alberta Community Art Clubs Association (ACACA) Alberta Wide Show running until August 27.

Gallery hours include: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.

You don’t have to leave Camrose to enjoy a professionally curated art exhibition and you don’t have to be an art connoisseur to appreciate the pieces showing in all three exhibits.

This free exhibition is another way the City of Camrose is enhancing the lives of all residents while promoting the world of visual arts. The stage is set, all you have to do is go down and enjoy the show.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Top photo shows pieces from the TREX traveling art exhibit. Photo to left is a piece from the ACACA Alberta Wide Art Show.

Journey of life

I assume that anyone reading this realizes our climate is not acting normally. We may disagree on the causes, but we cannot disagree on what is happening right before our eyes. A new El Nino has just begun and is forecast to be stronger than normal and usually lasts about three years. What we have witnessed this past few months looking at the world’s weather, is only going to get worse.

Based on my experience, most of my family and friends don’t want to talk about it because it is too divisive a subject. I would like to suggest that we must talk about it before we can do anything to try mitigate the effect on us.

Climate scientists who study ancient weather patterns tell us that the last 11,000 years have been unusually stable, with average temperatures showing very little variation. This set the stage for the agricultural revolution that led to more than eight billion humans living on earth now. We may able to feed that many and perhaps more due to technological advances and cheap energy if we get things right. War in prime agricultural areas does not bode well for us. That situation is likely to end abruptly and badly if climate becomes too erratic.

Every empire that has ever existed in human history has ended in collapse, no exceptions. It appears there will not be enough food energy available to all humans on this planet this year for many reasons. It is not going to get better if we cannot even talk about it.

Why are these subject taboo? We have a chance to solve problems if we face

BRONZE SHOOTER Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Gwynne pistol shooter Werner Wick aims for his target at the Canadian Pistol Shooting Championships in Camrose from July 11 to 16. He won a bronze medal in the 50m pistol event on the first day. The championships were held at the gun range and at the Camrose Regional Exhibition.

Leona Marlene Capeling (Borgstrom)

March 3, 1950 ~ August 7, 2023

them. We have no chance if we bury our heads in the sand. Let’s talk about this critically important subject.

There is another subject we need to talk about. It is the lack of political leadership throughout the world. Instead of putting down leaders like Dr. Charley Boyd we need to discuss her critique of the system, not blindly following politicians who don’t know what they are doing.

Time is running out.

Harry Gaede, Camrose

United we stand

Wonder why so many submissions to this site focus on criticizing provincial MLA performance?

It’s called political distraction. Alberta’s enemy and profound fear isn’t with internal politics, it’s Ottawa and the Trudeau Liberal government. To survive, Alberta must have a strong, committed and united government team. You decide which party you would trust most.

Let History vindicate.

In 1980, Pierre Trudeau’s majority Liberal government imposed a Socialist National Energy Policy (NEP) on western Canada’s energy industry. It mandated the price of domestic production to be half of world price (i.e. what other producing countries earned and consuming countries paid) for energy supplies. Eastern Canada relied on off-shore energy at world price, thus the NEP mitigated their pain and presumably their voting support.

Alberta’s real estate values and employment plunged, effecting all business and house-hold sta-

bility. Exploration all but ceased as drilling and service rigs, and their crews, fled to the USA (refer to an excellent book on this dreadful era–Oilpatch Jeopardy: Torn In The USA. Alberta’s economy collapsed, as it did throughout Canada, as foreign investors promptly fled.

In 1984, threatened with a nation-wide depression, voters wisely replaced Trudeau with the majority Conservative government of Brian Mulroney. True to his electoral promise, within a year the NEP was eradicated and the slow process of recovery began. Just in time.

In 2025, eastern Canada will reward Justin Trudeau with a majority Liberal government and he will complete his father’s ill-informed and destructive intentions. Why?

Ottawa bulldozes, not shovels, public funds into Ontario and Quebec for just about any venture (while in western Canada the Liberals recently announced phasing out of all subsidises to fossil fuel projects, green-themed or not). Examples: (1) $16 Billion recent subsidy by tax payers for an electric car battery plant in Ontario to create 2,500 jobs. Yes, $6.4 million to buy each job. (2) Quebec carbon tax burden by 2030 is restricted to 23 cents/litre versus 37 cents/litre for the rest of Canada (Source–Canadian Tax Payer Federation).

Rather than stressing over critising or challenging my submission, simply wait till 2025 and you won’t have to.

Neil Leeson, Camrose

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear sister Leona. Yet, it is with great joy that she has gone home to be with the Lord and her husband Glen, her mother Ruby, who passed away in March of this year, and whom she missed so very much, as well as her father Arnold, who passed away in 1987.

Leona passed away on August 7, 2023, at the age of 73 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose, Alberta. She was also born in St. Mary’s Hospital on March 3, 1950, to Arnold and Ruby Borgstrom. She was the fourth daughter in a family of seven girls.

We would like to share a bit of a glimpse into who our sweet Sissy was. Leona was always a bit of rascal, living life on her own terms whenever possible. She could light up a room with her presence and was always willing to help you in what ever way she could. Leona was a Christian, which was reflected in how she was one of the most generous people you could ever meet. She had a wonderful sense of humour and could be quite the talker at times, using her favourite saying, “just one more thing”.

Although Leona struggled for many years with poor health, and the complexities that come with chronic illnesses, she still managed to enjoy living a simple life, and it was the little things that brought her joy, such as lounging in her hoodie jacket and sweat pants, eating a Kit Kat chocolate bar and drinking a Diet Pepsi.

She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.

Left to cherish her memory are her sisters Orlene (Ted) Wigglesworth; Myrna (Dale) Fankhanel; Linda (Terry) Jones; Jeannie Bell; Karen Bowes; and Terrie (Alan) Luckwell; numerous nieces and nephews; and her good friend Nora.

Leona was predeceased by her husband Glen Capeling; her parents Arnold Borgstrom and Ruby Borgstrom (Martin); and her brother-in-law Terry Bell.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Burgar Memorial Chapel, 4817-51 Avenue Camrose, officiated by Rev. Ted Wigglesworth.

Donations can be given to Camrose Animal Shelter and the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

Gerald J. Pinkoski

August 10, 1947 ~ August 7, 2023

Gerald J. Pinkoski of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of Edmonton, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the age of 75 years. A private family service will be held.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

Darrell Ronald Higgins

Darrell Ronald Higgins (78) of Camrose, Alberta, lost his 2 ½ year battle with cancer on August 5, 2023. He peacefully passed with the love of his life, Denice, by his side. In his final days he was surrounded by his loving family.

Darrell is survived by his loving wife Denice; 4 children, Angela Hoefling (Jason), Andrea, Darren, Daena Wilson (Travis); 8 grandchildren, with 1 grandchild and 1 greatgrandchild on the way; as well as survived by his younger brother Bryen (Heddy); sister Marilyn, along with numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved as his own.

He was predeceased by his father Darrell, stepfather Ted Girling and his mother Joan Girling.

He was a man of many talents, dreams and ambitions. We will mourn the passing of this beautiful mind.

May you find your rainbow and your pot of gold. You will be forever missed but never forgotten.

A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 11, 2023, at Weber Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Music Education Foundation.

Terry Wayne Ulrich

September 4, 1957 ~ August 7, 2023

Terry Wayne Ulrich of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the age of 65 years.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 17, 2023, from the Burgar Memorial Chapel, 4817-51 Avenue Camrose, officiated by Rev. MaryAnn Pastuck.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

Jeannie Sasyniuk

It is with profound sadness that the family of Jeannie Sasyniuk of Tofield, Alberta, announces her unexpected passing on August 2, 2023, at the age of 75.

Jeannie will be forever missed by her husband and best friend Mervin, son Derek (Tanya) and daughter Kerri (Scott) Sieben, granddaughters Alexandra and McKenna Sasyniuk and grandson Ethan Sieben, brothers Tom (Pat) Lyons and Fred Lyons, brother-in-law Charlie (Irene) Sasyniuk and sisters-inlaw Olga Schultz and Maureen Sasyniuk, and her many nieces and nephews and extended family around Tofield and back in Manitoba.

A celebration of life was held at the Tofield Legion on Wednesday, August 9 at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you kindly make a donation to the Tofield and District Food Bank.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Tofield Health Centre for all their care and help with our mom.

Randall Thomas (Randy) Olsen

Randall Thomas (Randy) Olsen of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on August 3, 2023, at the age of 73 years.

He is survived by his family and friends. Randy was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Laura.

To honour his request, no funeral service will be held.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

The family of the late Larry Patrick McKenzie

We would like to thank all of our friends, co-workers and family for the many gifts of support we received during Larry’s illness and following his passing. Our heartfelt gratitude for the calls, texts, visits, cards, flowers, charitable donations, gifts, and words of comfort offered to us all.

Thank you to Rev. Trina Holmberg and Rev. Jacques Valliancourt for your meaningful service for Larry and to the ACW ladies for taking care of us all. As well, thank you to Bart and Burgar Funeral Home for your guidance.

A special thank you to the many doctors, nurses, and medical staff who were there for Larry and our family. Your dedication, loving care and support over the last 11 years will never be forgotten.

Larry’s death has left a void in our lives, but we will always remember him with grateful hearts and love for the amazing man he was.

Karen, Melissa, Jared, Sheena, Ayla and Ellis

at the corresponding grocer y store for it to qual if y.

The winner of the August 7 Grocery Draw at Safeway was Sherry Ewasiuk of Camrose; and the winner of the August 14 Grocery Draw at M&M Food Market was Jason Schade of Edmonton

Jason on e will win $10 0

Someone will win $100 wort h of groceries from one of the stores shown above.

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

BETHLEHEM CEME -

TERY DECORATION DAY

– August 20 at 2:00 p.m. Phone Kendal Severson for more information 780-608-5385.

THANK YOU

MANY THANKS – to family, relatives and friends for coming out to help us celebrate our 60th Wedding Anniversary.

Special thanks for all the cards, gifts and well wishes. It was so awesome to see everyone!

~ Glendon and Jeannette Langille

PERSONAL

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

TO GIVE AWAY

VERY FRIENDLY KITTENS – litter trained, dewormed. 8 kittens (13 weeks old), 2 mother cats. Grey. 780-608-7520.

FIVE KITTENS – 15 weeks old, 2 tigers and 3 black. Tame and litter trained. Call 780608-6189.

FRIENDLY FARM KITTENS – to give away. 12 weeks old. Call/text 780-226-5415.

WANTED

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

HELP WANTED

IN STETTLER – Alberta

Prairie Railway is currently accepting applications for career positions in the railway and tourism industry. Candidates must be able bodied and interested in joining Alberta Prairie Railway as a long-term valued member of our train operations staff, track and general maintenance crews, guest hosting including bar service and concession sales on board the tourist train, and locomotive, railway equipment, and vehicle maintenance staff. Applicants should be in good health, enjoy outdoor physical labour and working as a team member. Mechanical aptitude would be an asset. Please drop off a resumé or pick up an application at 461147 Avenue, Stettler. Alternatively resumés can be mailed to PO Box 1600, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0. For additional information call 403-742-2811.

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.

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.

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

CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE

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

* Single offices from $234.17 per month

* Quiet, considerate neighbours

* Easy access

* Lots of parking for customers

* Energized parking for tenants

* Immediate occupancy

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

UNIVERSITY STUDENT looking for mature female to share partially furnished 2-bedroom apartment close to Mirror Lake walking trails. Rent amount of $650/mo. includes all utilities. Parking is $50 extra per month. If interested please contact Kyra via email at fraser9927@gmail.com.

REAL ESTATE

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

MISCELLANEOUS

LADY’S WHITE GOLD SOLITAIRE – with five white diamonds on each side. $300 obo. TASSIMO COFFEE MAKER, comes with milk frother. $50. 587-336-4316.

BRIAN’S GREENHOUSE 45529 Rg Rd 172 (East Lynn Road)

780-678-0053

FOR SALE: Floating dock; Bread loaf trays $1 ea. – ideal for drying onions; 2-shelf wooden work bench $70; Casino cash register with paper rolls $40; Metal shelf with wire shelves $30; Two resin shelves $25; Eight Cocoa pots for trees $2 ea.; Two wooden pallet racks –first one $10, second one $20.

GARAGE SALES

6510-45A AVENUE – Lifetime dispersal. Yard, hand and power tools, furniture. Friday and Saturday, August 18 and 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

6115-39 AVENUE – Thur., August 17, Fri., August 18 and Sat., August 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Furniture, toys, clothes, tools, dishes, collectibles, including die cast cars and Dale Earnhardt goodies.

AUTO

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

BOATS, RVS and TRAILERS

UPGRADED MOBILE

HOME – $74,999 in New Sarepta. New roof, windows, furnace, siding, flooring, capping and more. 20 minutes from Camrose, Nisku and Edmonton area. Call or text Jenna 780-293-3113.

MACHINERY

1990 JOHN DEERE

9500 COMBINE – Excellent shape, many updates. 2,734 hrs. separator, 3,630 hrs. engine. 1996 CASE INTERNATIONAL 21’ SWATHER – with pickup reels, pull type. Reasonable offers. 1-780-385-8297.

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

ARNETT & BURGESS PIPELINERS LIMITED. A

QUANTA SERVICES COMPANY Shop Foreman

Arnett & Burgess is seeking a Shop Foreman. A s a Shop Foreman for Arnett & Burgess Oilfield Construc tion L imited, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our Sedgewick , Alber ta shop, ensuring e icient workflow, maintaining qualit y standards, and managing a team of shop personnel.

Responsibilities:

1. Shop Operations:

• Responsible for the general repairs and maintenance of our Heavy Equipment fleet in our Sedgewick , Alber ta shop

• Ensure equipment leaving the shop is consistently repaired, maintained, cleaned, fueled, and washed.

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of shop personnel, including Hea vy Dut y and Automotive Mechanics, Apprentices and Wash Bay Attendants

• Allocate work assignments and ensure timely completion of task s to meet schedules and project needs.

• Maintain a high level of shop productivit y by e ectively managing work assignments, ensuring e icient utilization of resources, and optimizing workflow

• Continuously assess workload and allocate tasks to shop personnel to ensure they are consistently engaged and productive

• Implement e ective scheduling strategies to balance workload and resource allocation, considering factors such as skill levels , availability, and project needs.

• Regularly review and refine processes to streamline operations, improve e icienc y, and eliminate personnel downtime. Monitor and maintain qualit y standards ensuring that all work is completed to defined expec tations and procedures. Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safet y protocols to ensure a safe and e icient work environment.

• Ensure the shop is kept in an orderly and clean state

• Foster a culture of teamwork , collaboration, and continuous improvement within the shop, promoting a positive and productive work environment.

2. Field Operations:

• Receive calls from on-site operations regarding heavy equipment repair requirements and promptly assess the urgenc y and nature of the repair

• Coordinate and dispatch internal or third-part y mechanics to the project location for timely repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.

• Communicate e ectively with on-site operations and mechanics to ensure clear understanding of repair needs, prioritize tasks, and provide necessar y guidance and suppor t.

• Monitor the progress of repairs, follow up with mechanics, and ensure that repairs are completed e iciently and according to qualit y standards

3. Technical E xper tise:

• Provide technical guidance and suppor t to shop personnel, assisting with troubleshooting, repairs and complex projects as needed.

• O versee equipment diagnosis , maintenance, and calibration, ensuring that all tools and machinery are in proper working condition and meet safet y standards

• Per form required C VIP inspections.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies , and best practices in shop management and maintenance.

4. Personnel Management:

• Conduct regular per formance evaluations and provide feedback to team members, identifying areas for improvement and implementing training or development plans.

• Lead by ex ample , demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and strong work ethics.

• Ensure e ective communication and collaboration among shop personnel, fostering a cohesive and motivated team

5. Administrative Duties:

• Monitor inventor y levels of par ts, tools, and equipment , and coordinate with the Procurement depar tment to ensure availabilit y and timely and cost- e ective replenishment.

• Review and approve work orders and personnel time

• Maintain accurate records of work orders, repairs, and maintenance activitie s.

6. Safet y and Compliance:

• Enforce safet y regulations and best practices within the shop, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards related to shop operations and maintenance.

• Conduct regular per formance evaluations and provide feedback to team members, identifying areas for improvement and implementing training or development plans.

• Ensure e ective communication and collaboration among shop personnel, fostering a cohesive and motivated team. Lead by ex ample , demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and strong work ethics.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent ; additional technical cer tifications or trade school education is preferred.

• Proven experience as a Shop Foreman or similar role in a repair or maintenance shop environment.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, ele ctrical, and hydraulic systems , as well as automotive or equipment repair

• CVIP and Inspection Cer tification and experience on trucks and trailers.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to e ectively super vise and motivate a team

• Solid organizational and multitasking abilities , with a keen eye for detail and the abilit y to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient computer skills, including experience with shop management software and basic knowledge of Microsoft O ice.

• Abilit y to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues , as well as develop e ective repair solutions.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and knowledge of relevant safet y regulations.

• Proven problem-solving skills and the abilit y to make sound decisions under pressure.

• Pass a pre-employment drug screening

• A valid driver ’s license and a clean driving record.

Work Conditions:

• This position is based on-site in A&B’s Sedgewick shop, Alber ta, with travel required up to 15% of the time

• Monday – Friday. 8-hour shift . O ver time as required. Over time eligible

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage , Health and Dental Benefits, Life and D isabilit y Insurance , Vision and Fitness

Benefits

Reporting Relationship:

• The Shop Foreman reports to the Equipment Manager

Diversit y, Including & Equit y Statement :

Arnett & Burgess Pipeliners is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preser ving an inclusive environment of diversit y and unbiased treatment . A s such we are committed to fairness in our employment practices

All applicants that are qualified, regardless of origin, age, citizenship, gender identity, disabilit y marital status or any other identifiable characteristic s will be considered for employment.

Arnett & Burgess would like to thank all those who apply, but only those sele cted for an interview will be contacted.

ARNETT & BURGESS PIPELINERS LIMITED. A QUANTA SERVICES COMPANY

Heavy Du ty Mechanic

Arnett & Burgess is seeking a Heavy Dut y Mechanic, that will hit the ground running and will be expected to per form repair and maintenance tasks in accordance with quality, safet y, e icienc y standards and duties noted below :

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot , diagnose , and complete repairs for A&B’s heavy duty equipment fleet

• Per form preventative maintenance, mechanical and general maintenance to our fleet of heavy-duty equipment and suppor t equipment.

• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating e icienc y.

• Aid in the ser vicing of light dut y vehicles and NSC f leet

• Coordinate warranty work and major repairs with Supervisors/Managers.

• Parts pick-up and hot shot deliveries.

• Tracking and repor ting of equipment hours.

Work Conditions:

• Work out of our Shop based in either Sedgewick or Black falds, Alber ta Operations.

• 5 days on, 2 days o

• O ver time as needed

Requirements:

• A team player with excellent attention to detail, a strong work ethic and oral communication skills.

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED).

• Alber ta Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyman Cer tificate or Inter-provincial Heavy Dut y Equipment Mechanic

• Journeyman Heavy Dut y on Highway Mechanic ticket an asset

• CVIP license an asset

• A Valid Driver ’s license

• All candidates are required to undergo and pass a Drug & Alcohol screening as condition of employmen t.

• Must Possess one of the following: Journeyman Red Seal Heavy Dut y Mechanics Cer tification, Journeyman Automotive Technician Certification, and Journeyman Electrician Cer tification

Please send your resumés to Hr@abpipeliners .com Visit https ://abpipeliners .com/ for more information

Diversit y, Including & Equit y Statement :

Arnett & Burgess Pipeliners is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preser ving an inclusive environment of diversit y and unbiased treatment. A s such we are committed to fairness in our employment practices. All applicants that are qualified, regardless of origin, age, citizenship, gender identity, disabilit y marital status or any other identifiable characteristic s will be considered for employment.

A&B would like to thank all those who apply, but only those sele cted for potential employment will be contac ted. Note that this role will be based out of our O ice in Sedgewick or Black falds.

You supply the photo in person or by email (ads @camrosebooster.com) and we w ed advertisement at absolutely no ex ON LY applies to : Auto, Boats, RVs, Motorcycles, AT Vs, Pets /Pet Supplies, Lost and Found, Rentals, Livestock, Machiner y, Household, Real Estate, and Misc

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS

Estate of RIENDER SCHUURMAN, who died on March 27, 2022

If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by September 19, 2023, and provide details of your claim to:

KNAUT JOHNSON FR ANCOEUR, Barristers & Solicitors 4925-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S4

Attention: DAVID R. FR ANCOEUR

.com/ for more information

Please send your resumés to Hr@abpipeliners .com Visit

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

ANKE RTON GAS

CO -O P Lt d.

Gas Utilit y Operator/ Gas Fitter/Plumber

An kerton Gas Co-op Ltd. is current ly accept ing resu més for an experienced Gas Ut ilit y Operator/Gas Fitter/Plu mber

Ankerton Gas is a member owned co -operative ba sed out of Bawlf, Alberta, serving an area east of Camrose, approximately 1 hour southeast of Edmonton We al so carr y out appliance servicing for our cu stomers.

Position over view:

Complete understa nd ing of task s and responsibi lities to work in the Gas Ut ilit y Operator, plumbi ng and gas fitting busi ness Position is based out of Bawl f; ca nd idate must live within a reasonable distance of the franchise area

Appl icants must have the follow ing experience/skill sets at the mini mu m, but not limited to:

• Prev ious experience is preferred,

• Ut ilit y Operator, Gas or Plumbi ng Ticket and Traini ng certif icates, includ ing rele va nt sa fety certif icates,

• Positive individual with excellent customer serv ice sk il ls and communicat ion,

• Self-mot ivated with the abilit y to work as pa rt of a team to ma intain the company’s overa ll vision and mission,

• Abilit y to le arn and accept traini ng,

• An understa nd ing of Gas Dist ribution Sy stems would be an asset,

• Abilit y to follow Health and Sa fety prog ra m,

• Computer sk il ls includ ing experience with Microsof t Of fice, Pronto Forms, Apple Tablets and App usage would be an advantage,

• Good record keeping sk il ls,

• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshoot ing abilit ies,

• Va lid Class 5 dr iver’s license, Class 1 would be an asset. An kerton Gas of fers a comprehensive benefit and pension cont ribution pl an

Please forward resu més, includ ing references and wage ex pectat ion, to an kerton@syban.net

We thank all applicants; howeve r, only qualif ied candidates of intere st will be contacted.

Center Ice Cafe

Now Hiring!

We’re gearing up for a very busy season. Now hiring:

• Full Time Assistant Manager

• Part Time Cook (likely to adjust to a full time oppurtunity for the right individual)

• Customer Service Attendants* great oppurtunity for students who need evening and weekend employment. for more info call 780-289-6593 or email resume to molina1jair@hotmail.com

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

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Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator

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 a Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator

e Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator will report to the Executive Director. e core function of this position is implementing the BRCF’s communications and stakeholder relations strategies through brand presence, processes, events and stakeholder engagement activities.

Duties and Resp onsibi lities w ill include:

• Manage omni-channel marketing including all digital and print communication and platforms

• Develop Annual Event, Communication and Marketing Budget.

• Develop and organize events and meetings for publicity and information purposes:

• Prepare reports, presentations, newsletter and press releases.

• Develop strategies to raise awareness of the organization

• Develop and implement communication and promotion strategies.

• Coordinate sponsorship for newsletters, annual report, website and other communication media to support cost recover y for the Foundation.

e successful candidate should have a university degree, post secondar y diploma and/or proven experience in Marketing, Communications, Event Planning, and Community Relations. Accounting and bookkeeping experience will be an asset.

Location: Camrose, AB/Remote

Closing Date: August 31, 2023

To apply please send Cover Letter and Resumé to: Battle River Community Foundation Email: brcfoundation@gmail.com

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 :

TOOL/HARDWARE DE P’T.

RE TAIL SALE S PE RSON

Funding hydrogen innovation

By Jackie Lovely, MLA

Hydrogen is expected to be a $2.5-trillion to $11-trillion industry worldwide by 2050, and Alberta is ready to emerge as a leader in that global market. As Canada’s largest hydrogen producer, Alberta can produce some of the lowest-cost clean hydrogen in the world.

To recognize the importance of growing the provincial hydrogen economy while cutting emissions and accessing global market, Alberta has created a Hydrogen Roadmap, an Emissions Reduction and Energy Development Plan, and a Natural Gas Strategy.

As part of this work and through Alberta Innovates’ Hydrogen Centre of Excellence and Emissions Reduction Alberta, Alberta’s government will launch two hydrogen funding competitions using the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund.

Dementia advice line

By Murray Green

Individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, can now be connected directly to a specialized dementia nurse through Health Link 811 as part of changes to the dementia advice line. This will better connect caregivers and those with dementia, including Alzheimer’s, to timely advice and care, according to Alberta Health Services.

Previously, callers needed to speak to a Health Link nurse, get a referral and then receive a response within 72 hours from a dementia nurse.

The dementia nurse, who has extensive training and experience in seniors’ health, will be able to provide an in-depth as-

sessment to gain an understanding of each situation.

The dementia nurse will provide support and advice to patients and caregivers and can connect callers to services available in their community. By 2038, it is estimated

that about one in 10 Albertans over the age of 65, and nearly half over age 90, will be living with dementia. For more information, call 811 or visit Health Link Alberta Health Services.

With a total of $45 million dollars being provided, the new funding will promote innovation and drive cutting-edge, first-oftheir-kind hydrogen technologies to be used in production, transmission and distribution, storage, and in industries like heavy-duty transportation, industrial heat, and chemicals.

The two parallel competitions are open to a wide range of applicants, including technology developers, industry and industry associations, small and medium-sized enterprises, research and development organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations, and municipalities.

It’s no secret that our province has the people, resources, and passion to continue leading this next frontier. That’s why Alberta’s United Conservative government is committed to delivering new funding that will allow trailblazing communities like Camrose to create jobs, capitalize on new innovative opportunities, and reap the rewards of our unparalleled entrepreneurial spirit.

As always you can connect with me at my Camrose Constituency office.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact my office. We are always here for you!

You can contact Jackie Lovely, Camrose MLA, at Constituency Office, 104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. Tel: 780-6720000, camrose@assembly.ab.ca or at Legislature Office, 6th Floor, 9820-107 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7.

BRCF assists the Open Doors

Submitted

The Battle River Community Foundation awarded grants totalling $5,450 to The Open Doors.

The grants are from income earned by the Laverna Grandfield Fund, the Larry and Margaret Rathnavalu Fund, the Camrose

Open Door Association Fund and the Dwight and Bonnie Mauer Fund. All of these Funds were established by the donors to provide annual grants to what is now The Open Doors that can be used at the discretion of The Open Doors board. It also includes

income from the Doug and Anne Burkard Family Fund, a Donor Advised Fund that allows the donor to recommend grant recipients annually. The Dwight and Bonnie Maurer Fund received significant donations from a Community Builders’ Dinner in 2016.

The Open Doors offers support services to youth, adults and families utilizing a holistic wrap around approach.

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 $8,679,700 to support charitable activities in the Battle River Region.

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week Upgraded Bittern Lake bungalow

By Lori Larsen

A recent price reduction makes this Bittern Lake four-bedroom bungalow a wonderful affordable option for a growing family or first time home owner. With only a 10 minute drive from Bittern Lake to Camrose, you not only benefit from smaller town living but all the amenities of Camrose are easily within reach.

Plenty of upgrades have added style and value to this home, including a newer ICF basement, vinyl plank flooring, on-trend colour palette, bathroom upgrades and more.

A heated addition that connects the garage to the home is ideal for a mud room and extra storage.

The large living room is a wonderful place to welcome guests and is directly adjacent to the kitchen and eating area.

Crisp white cabinets with contrasting dark counter tops add pizazz to the kitchen and compliment the grey-toned vinyl plank flooring.

Sascha Dressler

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

The lower level offers even more finished living space with a large family room where you and the family can curl up in front of the corner fireplace to watch movies. Two more bedrooms, one with a three-piece en suite and another space that could easily convert to a third downstairs bedroom or used as a hobby room or office complete the lower level.

The large corner lot gives you plenty of outside area for fun, including a graded and graveled area for a future pool, that can be accessed from the huge deck, and space for RV parking.

This upgraded home located at 236 Bateson Street, Bittern Lake, fits in the budget now priced at $282,500 For a private viewing, contact Sascha Dressler at:

Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or 780-781-8242 Cell

It seems unfair that the people who want to go to bed have to put the people to bed who don't want to go to bed.

Have you heard? The inventor of suspenders has just been awarded the No -Belt Prize.

Does anyone have a recipe for "I Don't Know" or "I Don't Care"? It's what my family requested for dinner and I can't seem to nd any recipes.

My husband asks why I take such long showers

I guess he doesn't realize I have to let the conditioner soak in along with the rami cations of all my life choices up to this point

If someone invented an "I'm Sorr y " horn for when you're driving and you know you messed up, 70 percent of road rage could be eliminated. My husband suggested that we go to the pub separately to relive our rst date. So he walked over to me at the bar and asked, "Hi gorgeous, can I buy you a drink ?" I replied, "Get lost, I'm not falling for that again."

I can't seem to sleep. Let's see if the bright light of my phone, containing all the information in the entire world, held inches away from my face for the nex t 15 minutes manages to lull me into a peaceful slumber I just hit a magpie. It ew over my car and landed on the car behind me. Turns out it was a policeman who pulled me over and gave me a ticket for ipping him the bird.

Who want s ice cream?

I caught my husband eating the last of the ice cream last night . First of all, we are supposed to be dieting together. Secondly, I was going to eat that

6-year- old: "It's Ice Cream for Break fast Day!"

Dad: "That's not a thing."

6-year- old: "It is if you don't tell Mom."

My kid asked me to hold her ice cream cone without eating any and I was like, "I love you kid, but some lessons you have to learn the hard way."

Ice Cream Ser ver: "I didn't know you had kids! You always come in by yourself."

Kids: "What ?! MOM!!!"

It's like she didn't even want a tip

I always have a glass of milk before bed, only it's frozen and it's called ice cream.

It doesn't matter if the answer to your problems wasn't at the bottom of the car ton of ice cream. The impor tant thing is that you tried.

I just had ice cream as a reward for not having a third slice of pizza. Follow me for more healthy eating tips.

Overhead from the nex t room

8-year- old: "Can I have an ice cream sandwich?"

Grandma: "Did you nish your dinner ?"

8-year- old: "No."

Grandma: "Well, just one then."

Summer Break Week 1

Kid: "Can I have ice cream for break fast ?"

Me: "No, absolutely not!"

Summer Break Week 3

Kid: "Can I have ice cream for break fast ?"

Me: "Af ter you eat your real break fast ."

Summer Break Week 6

Kid: "What's for break fast ?"

Me: "Ice cream."

For my summer diet, I star t with a nice big salad bowl … and then I ll it with ice cream.

Battle River Community Foundation board vicechair Stephen Kambeitz presents a cheque to Jessica Hutton, executive director of The Open Doors.

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