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.

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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