August 29, 2023 Camrose Booster

Unde r the Sta rs

In the “olden days”, back in the 1950s through the 1980s, summer was not summer without hitting up the drive-in movie theatre multiple times

Relive those fun memories this Saturday evening at Camrose and District Centennial Museum While you won’t be watching from your car, you will enjoy the experience of viewing

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle under the stars, while the smell of buttered and salted popcorn wafts through the fresh fall air Bring a friend, or the entire family, for the 8:30 p m movie start time, or drop by an hour early and immerse yourself in days gone by through the artifacts on display at the numerous Museum buildings and displays

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Ramona Parent-Boyd and Malcolm Boyd are well prepared and eager for showtime this Saturday.

Escape to a movie under the stars

By Lori Larsen

On Saturday, September 2, enjoy reminiscing the era of “drive-in” movies with a “walk-in” rendition during the Alberta Days “Movie

Under the Stars” free event hosted by the City of Camrose Recreation and Culture Department, to be held on the grounds of the Camrose and District Centennial Museum. The event will run from 7:30 until 11 p.m., with movie start time at 8:30 p.m., and is open to everyone of all ages.

“Last year was the inaugural Alberta Day and we were so pleased to bring a ‘Movie Under the Stars’

to the community,” said City of Camrose Recreation and Culture manager Tanya Pattullo. “It was such a great success and everyone had so much fun, we decided to host it again.”

This year’s movie selection, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, promises as much fun and excitement with a fun cast including Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black.

The plot involves four high school students that discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game’s jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose.

In keeping with an Alberta involved theme, this year’s film was also filmed in a variety of locations throughout Alberta, including Calgary and Kananaskis.

“It’s a great way to wind up the summer under the beautiful night sky. The Centennial Museum is the perfect location to get together with family and friends and watch a great movie that features some awesome Alberta locations.”

Enjoy free popcorn, face painting, a balloon artist, food vendor trucks and a fun way night out.

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Humanity prevails, King Charles III issues statement

By Lori Larsen

Problem? What Problem?

My friend was distraught. Her daughter and son-in-law had to evacuate their home because of encroaching wildfires.

Late the evening before, her daughter had texted, “It looks like we lost everything.”

Her daughter had a friend who was still located in their fire-threatened community. The daughter’s friend had let them know it appeared that the wildfire had engulfed their home.

Overnight, my friend couldn’t sleep, thinking about the loss.

“They worked so hard,” my friend said. Her daughter and son-in-law had spent years working and saving to buy their acreage, and more years working and saving as they designed and built their dream home while they raised their two sons. The project was finally finished, and her daughter and son-in-law loved everything about their home and acreage.

Now it was probably ashes.

Cruel.

My friend was heartbroken on their behalf.

And then, a different thought popped into her mind. “We still have the people. We didn’t lose the people.” She clung to that thought.

It reminded her how precious her daughter and sonin-law were, along with their two adult sons.

“We still have the people” became her mantra.

She began to feel a tiny spark of gratitude, even while feeling sad for the loss. ***

I’m on a Zoom call with three other people. The four of us have a specific project we’ve agreed to do together, and a specific agenda for this call. Three of us report what we’ve learned, what we’ve done so far, and what we will do in the next week.

The fourth person doesn’t talk about any of those things. First, she reports that she has not done anything to do with our project, nor even thought about it. Secondly, she talks about decorating a cake for an event that has nothing to do with any of us or our project.

As she blathers on, I find myself getting more and more irritated. Not only does her blathering have nothing to do with our project, she is wasting our precious and limited time together. We should be focussed on moving ahead with our shared project.

At some point, I interrupt her and bring the conversation back to our project. I wonder whether the two others on our call think I’m being rude or are glad I intervened.

An hour after our call ends, I realize I am still irritated. I’m stomping around thinking judgmental thoughts and muttering unkind things about the woman who blathered on.

What I am not doing is anything useful for our project – or anything else. ***

So. A little perspective.

In several parts of our country, people are having to evacuate their homes. They are in school gyms or other public facilities, sleeping on mats on the floor with dozens of others. They don’t know what’s happening back home. They don’t know whether they’ve lost their homes to wildfires. Or maybe worse – they DO know their homes have been lost.

In other parts of the world, people’s homes and communities are flooded.

In both cases – wildfires and floods – some people have lost their lives.

None of this is due to anything within their control. And I’m irritated because someone talked more than I liked about something I don’t care about.

Hmmm. ***

I think back to my friend whose daughter and sonin-law lost their dream home. I think back to my friend’s glimmer of gratitude: “We still have the people.”

I look at my irritation with someone I considered to be talking too much about something I don’t care about.

Problem? What problem? Why am I wasting my energy on something so trivial?

Sometimes, a little perspective is useful! ***

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.

With wildfires, floods, windstorms and other natural phenomenons wreaking havoc on our world, causing insurmountable damage and heart wrenching stories of loss including precious lives, hope rises from the destruction in the response from humanity.

The wrath of nature knows no boundaries with no place on earth being truly safe from the devastation these acts of nature leave behind, and our own communities in Canada are certainly no exception.

From the wildfires that ravaged parts of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and now the Northwest Territories to the extreme drought and now damaging rain and hail conditions that impact our closest neighbours and hardworking farmers, the harm touches us all.

The King’s message regarding the states of emergency declared in the Northwest Territories and British Columbia, serves as a reminder to us all that humanity prevails. His message struck a chord with us so we decided to bring it to you in its entirety:

“My wife and I were desperately concerned to learn of the recent states of emergency declared in the Northwest Territories and British Columbia due to wildfires. We recall with great fondness our visit to Yellowknife and the Northwest Territories last year and we can only

begin to imagine the heartbreak in those communities as they face this disastrous situation.

“We know that this summer has been an incredibly difficult one for Canadians everywhere. Severe flooding, devastating fires and deteriorating air quality due to smoke have impacted the country from coast to coast to coast.

“My wife and I send our deepest condolences to all those who have lost loved ones and we continue to pray for all those who have been displaced, who have lost their homes, businesses or property in such dire circumstances. Our admiration is unbounded for the tireless work of local officials, volunteers and first responders in assisting and protecting their neighbours and communities in the face of such danger and uncertainty.

“The beauty of Canada is not limited to its landscapes; its true beauty lies in the strength and resilience of Canadians and the care and concern they show to one another in the face of adversity.”

– Charles R. 23 August, 2023

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The people of Central Alberta epitomize kindness, generosity and support even amidst their own times of adversity. Reaching out a helping hand while reaching within our hearts, is what keeps our communities strong.

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion president Adrian Zinck and vice president Kerry Grettum donated $30,850 from the Poppy Fund to St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose Foundation vice-chair Agnes Hoveland and unit manager Jamie Nester on August 2. The ScopeGuide is designed to provide a real-time 3D image of the shape and position of the endoscope inside the body. The donation covered the entire cost of the ScopeGuide and positioning system.

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• An anonymous donor offered to donate $15,000 for community grants to the Greater Camrose Community Foundation (now the Battle River Community Foundation) if the board members raised a matching amount in undesignated endowment funds. Without blinking an eye, Joe and Paula Cramer, owners of the Norsemen Inn, stepped up and presented a cheque for that amount to Blain Fowler, GCCF Director. The donation made it possible for the Foundation to grant $15,000 to support worthwhile projects in 1998, a huge boost to the charity, and the community

• Camrose Mayor Norm Mayer signed a proclamation declaring September 20 as Terry Fox Day in Camrose. Members of the Terry Fox Run committee include Marilyn James, Kerri Fischer, Rob Miller, Terry Smith, Terry Cole, Marcel Panas and Rick Metcalfe

• County Councillor Vic McCarroll announced that he will not seek re-election this fall, saying, “I’ve enjoyed my work and being a part of the decision making process, but four terms is long enough.”

• Karmyn Johnson (Lamprecht) of Camrose graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Education with distinction. She will be teaching at New Norway in September

• Camrose Lodges of the Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose are all set for the joint conventions of the Alberta Associations to be held in Camrose this weekend. Local organizaters of the event included Arvid Erickson, Governor of Camrose LOOM; George Gorman, General Chairman of the convention committee; Aileen Gorman, Chairman of the WOTM convention committee; and Joyce McCrea, Senior Regent of the Camrose WOTM.

• Two Junior Achievers from Camrose attended the Canadian Junior Achievement National Conference, held in Ottawa last week. They were Doug Wilson and Mike Shea, who were selected to make the trip on the basis of their outstanding performances in the Junior Achievement Program, conducted for the first time in Camrose during the 1972-73 fall to spring season.

Armena Co unity Market

Monday, Sept. 04, 2023

10 am - 2 pm

Armena Recreation Grounds

• Musical Entertainment

• Kids’ Activities

• Concession with Beef on a Bun & Homemade Pie

Sea Serpents season pays off with medals

By Lori Larsen

The Camrose Sea Serpents Swim club has ended the season with more medals around their necks garnered during the Provincial Championships held August 18 to 20 in Edmonton.

All totalled the 25 swimmers brought back 27 medals–16 gold, seven silver and four bronze from participating in 44 individual events and 11 relay swims.

“In addition to winning 27 medals and setting personal best times, our club’s success was also measured by the lessons they learned, the friendships they forged, and the experiences they gained,” remarked Sea Serpents head coach Jana Gau.

“The camaraderie and sportsmanship displayed by the Sea Serpents stood as a testament to the positive values nurtured by the club. The swim meet was not only a place for showcasing their prowess but also a platform for personal growth, learning and team building.”

The individual medal count is as follows: William Allaway-Brager, one silver; Avey Bergstrom, one gold; Logan Bergstrom, one bronze; Destiny Castagna, seven gold; Aurora Dewald, one gold; Grayce Flemming, one silver; Isik Serkan, one silver; Brady McNabb, one silver; Akari Okada, two gold, two bronze; Hedda Rookmaker, three gold, two silver and one bronze; Sage Verbaas, two gold and Olivia Zilinski, one silver.

“The achievements of the Camrose Sea Serpents at the 2023 Provincials serve as an inspiration to young athletes, showcasing the rewards of hard work, perseverance and dedica-

CELEBRATES 3 DECADES OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNIT

We take enomous pride in our thirty years of helping people become musicians. We are thrilled to have played a role assisting several individuals become professional musicians. We proudly follow their career path in noted bands, as they tour far-away halls and even stadiums.

It’s been fun as we launched, grew and evolved. Our grand opening seems like yesterday Battle of the Bands, which ran for years on Main Street, remains forever in our hearts (and ears). We’ve enjoyed having terrific instructors in our history and wonderful clients on their pursuit of making music on every kind of quality instrument.

From September 1-30, we will be making ONE FREE DRAW PER DAY for a treasured music prize. Some will be small, some significant. All must be accepted as awarded. All you have to do is come by our store and enter your name. Past, present and potential customers are welcome to enter

Mark your calendar for our 11 a.m. September 23 Ribbon Cutting

“Redo”; marking our 30 years of business.

*We will be closed September 30 for National Day of Reconciliation

tion,” said Gau. “The club’s accomplishments reflect the power of teamwork and an unyielding commitment to continuous improvement.”

For more information on the Camrose Sea Serpents Swim Club visit the website at www.gomotionapp.com/team/abcss/ page/home.

Correction on Art Show

In the August 22 story on artist Darcy Polny on page 18 of The Camrose Booster, the dates of his show at the Lougheed should have read September 8 to October 12.

Alana Hogstead

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Camrose Arts Society looking forward with upcoming events

By Lori Larsen

The success of a community lies in recognizing and honouring its intricate web of diversity with a cohesive balance of technical, mechanical, social, cultural, intellectual and artistic contributions.

Arts have played a vital role in society since early beginnings and help people to not only understand but relate to each other as humans.

The Camrose Arts Society (CAS), a not-for-profit organization operated entirely by community volunteers, is doing just that with a mandate to promote, nurture and support the arts for the enrichment of community and life.

“Over the past few years, the Camrose Arts Society has undergone remarkable transformations, facing both challenges and opportunities,” explained Camrose Arts Society president Stephanie Lane. “The arts endured a severe blow during the COVID-19 pandemic, and prior to that, in 2019, the Society faced significant changes as it lost its City-sponsored director amid City reforms.

“The transition of the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre to being solely a Cityrun building resulted in all other groups, including the Camrose Arts Society, having to pay fees for its usage. Due to limited financial re -

sources, the Society could not pay these fees and regretfully had to give up our arts space at the centre.”

Lane said that despite these obstacles, the Camrose Arts Society has demonstrated resilience and a commitment to its artistic mission, finding innovative ways to stay connected with the community and maintain its presence within the City.

The main ways the Arts Society remains connected to CAS members and the community include:

• connecting via the web with a comprehensive and active website.

• connecting with artists and the community through art shows, art walks, and events.

• connecting by partnering with other arts groups, schools, businesses, and the City of Camrose to strengthen our initiatives and reach a wider range of community members.

Currently, there are two CAS art shows promoting local talent taking place in Camrose.

The first, “Expressions Unveiled”, is showing at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre in partnership with the City of Camrose Recreation and Culture Department.

The other art show is called “Vibrant Visions” at the Fox & Fable Book & Game Cafe, and

will be showcased until September 30.

“These shows serve as platforms for local artists to showcase their talent, while simultaneously providing the community with an opportunity to appreciate and acquire remarkable artworks,” remarked Lane.

In addition to exhibitions, the Society is passionate about fostering a deeper connection between art and the community through art walks and upscale markets.

“‘Artwalk Through the Gardens’ was a massively successful event, connecting gardener and artist with the community,” remarked Lane.

In November, the Society will be hosting a family arts show during the day and an arts gala during the evening at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre. Stay tuned to The Camrose Booster for more details to come in September, including date and times.

While Lane admits

the future is bright for the Camrose Arts Society, it is not without its challenges, the most significant of which is acquiring a volunteer-run arts hub space for artistic endeavors in the City of Camrose.

“This would significantly increase arts visibility and success within the City. We see this space as being a place for people to meet and create, a place for artists and the Art Society to plan arts events and initiatives, a place for workshops and shows, and final-

ly, a place for local artists to market and sell their work in the City of Camrose on a consistent basis,” she said, adding that many municipalities have art hubs that benefit both the community and artists.

For more information on the Camrose Arts Society, visit the website at camroseartssociety.ca.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Art Society exhibition of local works at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre .

Sign Up

e you a hobbyist, artist, actor, musician, athlete, team sport player, fitness enthusiast, or interested in health and wellness? Are you looking for ecreational, educational or volunteer options for fall? Over the next few issues, The Camrose Booster, will profile courses, classes, clubs, teams and opportunities to keep you busy and productive.

To feature your opportunity, call 780.672.3142 or email ads@camrosebooster.com

Time to sign up

By Lori Larsen

The annual Community Registration Night will once again be offering a slew of one-stop registration for sports, arts, recreations, educational and volunteer opportunities on Thursday, September 7, from 6 until 8:30 p.m. at the Camrose Field House (4516-54 Street).

Attendees will have an opportunity to register for their activities of choice all the while learn about the many other clubs, organizations and businesses showcased during the event.

Over 50 exhibitors will be attending Registration Night, providing information and on-the-spot registration to suit a variety of wants. (See advertisement on this page for names of exhibitors.) The night will also feature demonstrations from groups and clubs and a chance to learn more about the many happenings in and around Camrose.

For more information, telephone 780-672-8754 or email at www.camrose learning.com.

AUDITIONS!

Friday, September 8, Saturday, September 9, and Sunday, September 10 Camrose United Church, 4829-50 Street

REHEARSALS:

Wednesday evenings, Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons

To sign up for your audition and learn about the audition requirements go to: https://signup.com/go/XWBJvKJ

Additional information can be found on the Churchmice Players Facebook page and at churchmice.ca

(look for the Learn More button under the The Little Mermaid poster)

Not interested in being on stage?

There are other ways to participate and be a part of the fun!

Contact email: churchmiceplayer@gmail.com

Show Dates: February 8 to 17, 2024 Disney’s

15th Annual

September 7, 2023, 6:00 to 8:30 pm Camrose Field House, 4516-54 Street

780.672.8754 www.camroselearning.com

• 1st Battle River Scouts

• 6th Camrose Traditional Scouting

• 644 Camrose Royal Canadian Air Cadets

• 3068 SALH Royal Canadian Army Cadets

• Academy of Gymnastics Inc. and Upside Down Academy Ltd.

• Affirmation Dance

• Ahimsa Yoga

• Alberta Genealogical Society Camrose

• Augustana Conservatory of Music

• The Bailey Theatre Society

• Ballet Camrose

• Battle River Quilters’ Guild

• Camrose Academy of Dance

• Camrose & Area Adult Learning Council

• Camrose & Area Children’s Choirs

• Camrose Camerata Chamber Choir

• Camrose & District Craft Centre

• Camrose & District Horticultural Society

• Camrose & District Music Festival

• Camrose & District Senior Centre Society

• Camrose & District Soccer Association

• Camrose & District FCSS

• Camrose Arts Society

• Camrose Camera Club

• Camrose Centennial Museum Society

• Camrose Fire Department

• Camrose Pride Community

• Camrose Public Library

• Camrose Skating Club

• Camrose Ski Club

• Camrose Spirals Jump Rope Club

• Camrose Tai Chi Club

• Camrose Toastmasters Club

• Camrose Women’s Shelter

• Canadian Mental Health Association

• Changing Ways

• Churchmice Players Society

• City of Camrose, Recreation & Culture Dept.

• Doerksen Taekwon-Do

• Girl Guides of Canada

• Infinite Imagination

• Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre

• KidSport Camrose

• Love Local

• Mayer Aquatic Centre – City of Camrose

• Messiah Camrose Sunday School

• Phoenix Academy for Theatre Arts

• Retro

• Rose City Curling Club

• Rotary Club of Camrose

• The Royal Canadian Legion L adies Auxiliary

• SOS Program (Service Options for Seniors)

• Special Olympics Camrose

• Tabb L anes

• Unlimited Potential Community Services Society

• Welcome Camrose

• Wellspring Alberta

Registration and Start-Up for École Camrose Composite High School 2023/2024

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

• New student registrations. Students who are not yet registered are welcome to come and register on this day.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

• First day of classes for ALL students grades 9-12

9:00 a.m. – Grade 9 students will receive timetables and textbooks

11:00 a.m. – New student orientation (all grades 10-12) in the Trojan Zone 11:45 a.m. – Grade 9 Barbecue (run by Students’ Union) 12:15 p.m. – Barbecue for all High School students

12:40 p.m. – ALL other grades begin regular classes

Note: Buses will not run at noon for students to come to school. If students cannot find alternate transportation, they will need to arrive in the morning and remain in the library until afternoon classes begin. All buses will be operational before and after school.

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New Year, New Beginnings

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!

There are 19 BRSD public schools in 13 different east central Alberta communities, throughout the Counties of Beaver, Camrose, Flagstaff and the City of Camrose, along with schools on 10 Hutterite Colonies and alternative schools in Camrose and Tofield. We welcome you! Battle River School Division has a full range of schools, choices and opportunities to help ensure your family’s Kindergarten to Grade 12 learning needs are met. With a focus on quality teaching and optimal learning, and a full roster of supports that can be accessed as needed, we strive for Every Student, Every Day, A Success

Please register online. Registration forms for all programs, Pre-K to 12, are available on our website (brsd.ab.ca).

Superintendent of Schools:

Rhae-Ann Holoien

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources:

Natasha Wilm

Assistant Superintendent, Education Services:

Stephen Hoyland

Secretary-Treasurer:

Imogene Walsh

Beaver County: Lyle Albrecht

Camrose County: Karen Belich

Director of Facilities:

Kelly Kushnerik

Director of Finance:

Cheryl Kropinske

Directors of Human Resources:

Steve Snell

Laura Swanson

Directors of Learning:

Kristy Smith

Patrick Whittleton

Introducing…

Battle River School Division’s new Superintendent of Schools, Rhae-Ann Holoien. Mrs. Holoien is brand new to the Division, and very excited about collaborating with parents and staff to ensure students have every opportunity to succeed. She looks forward to connecting with BRSD communities this year.

Student Transportation

Directors of Inclusion: Lee-Ann Ashby-Girard

Jerrit Brandt

Director of Support Services: Brenda Herder

Director of Technology: Ken Robitaille

Director of Transportation: Kristi Edwards

Flagstaff County: Dwight Dibben City of Camrose: Doug Algar (Vice Chair) Patrick McFeely (Board Chair)

Schools Within Battle River School Division

Shawna Johnson

Assistant Principal: Corina Doyle

Pre-K to 4

Camrose Composite High Principal: Shane Gau 9 to 12 Assistant Principal: Sandra Wills Assistant Principal: Chad Kendall Assistant Principal: Paula Neuman

Central High Principal: Richard Cowan 1 to 12

Sedgewick Public Assistant Principal: Madison Nickel

Charlie Killam Principal: Andrea Gutmann 6 to 8

(Camrose) Assistant Principal: Donna Elaschuk Assistant Principal: William Klassen Assistant Principal: Sabrina Heydorn

Chester Ronning Principal: Reid Lansing K to 5

(Camrose) Assistant Principal: Nathan Pederson

Colony Schools Principal: Margaret Carlson K to 9

Daysland Principal: Wes Wilson K to 12

Assistant Principal: Jennifer Thomas

Forestburg Principal: Krysta Rathwell K to 12

Assistant Principal: Coleman Miller

Hay Lakes Principal: Lloyd Mackenzie 1 to 12

Assistant Principal: Karla Koleba

Jack Stuart (Camrose) Principal: Todd Sieben Pre-K to 5

Assistant Principal: Erica Easton

Killam Public Principal: Keely Nelson K to 9

Assistant Principal: Janna Freadrich

New Norway Principal: Kelly Arial K to 12

Assistant Principal: Steve Searle

Round Hill Principal: Brian Horbay K to 9

Ryley Principal: Maria Schaade K to 9

Assistant Principal: Chelsea Niederlag

Sifton (Camrose) Principal: Chad Ramsay Pre-K to 5

Assistant Principal: Carroll Glidden

Sparling (Camrose) Principal: Jonathan Skinner Pre-K to 5

Assistant Principal: Denise Read

Tofield Principal: Zenovia Lazaruik 5 to 12

Assistant Principal: Jennifer Erick

Assistant Principal: Mark Chanasyk

Viking Principal (Acting): Tracy Doerksen K to 12

Assistant Principal (Acting): Tony Rice

The government of Alberta is expanding the eligibility for student transportation. We have nearly 900 more students riding the bus in BRSD this year! Thanks for your patience with us as we adapt to this new level of service.

If you were a student in Beaver County, Camrose County or Flagstaff County last year and your information (such as land location and school) remains the same, we’ve got you covered.

If you are new, or if you’ve changed schools or land locations, please go to our website brsd.ab.ca/families/transportation to register for busing for the coming year..

In the City of Camrose, BRSD and EIk Island Catholic Schools students are required to register every year for bus service. All the forms and information you need are posted on the BRSD website: brsd.ab.ca/families/transportation

Due to the high number of new bus riders, there are changes to start times at some City of Camrose schools. Please check with your school to learn their new morning and afternoon bell times for the 2023-2024 school year.

School Calendar for 2023-2024

AUGU

NOVEMBER

JANUARY

The BRSD Leadership Team for 2023-2024:

The BRSD Board of Trustees:

Experience the joy of UKRAINIAN

FALL REGISTRATION DATES

Come register with us for the 2023-2024 Dance Season!

In-Person Registration Date

September 6

5:00 to 8:00 pm

Community Registration Night September 7

to 8:30 pm, Camrose Field House

Kids are welcome to attend three classes before committing/ paying for the year

We learn every Wednesday evening at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre

Music and fun with a cultural twist acultural

• Great exercise

• All ages welcome!

• New and experienced dancers welcome

• No need to be Ukrainian or of Ukrainian heritage

• Have fun weekly!

Instructional Class Begins

September 6!

For more information, contact: 780.405.5065 | info@camroseveselka.ca www camroseveselka.ca/ParentInfo.aspx

Joy-Anne Murphy

Individual or Group Lessons

- Singing - all levels and styles

-Theory/Musicianship

Piano, Recorder, Ukulele and Pitched Percussion Beginner

For more information: phone 780-672-3372 or email sing@camrosesings.ca

• Ballet

• Jazz • Lyrical y • Hip Hop • Modern • Pointe • Acro 4811-50 Street , Camrose ~ 780-679-5492

Battle River Denture Clinic Ltd.

“We are a registered society and registered charity,” noted Craft Centre president Annette Sarginson. “I believe we are the best kept secret in Camrose.”

The Craft Centre was first housed in a series of buildings where the old army barracks once stood, where the Camrose Neighbor Aid Center (Food Bank) is currently located.

“Prior to moving into the (since demolished) Drill Hall, we (the Craft Centre pottery group) were housed in Hut 7, an old barracks building on the (then) fair grounds,” explained Annette. “There were skunks in the basement, the windows were boarded up and the internal lighting was dim.”

According to Craft Centre member Randy Cummer, the old barracks made up a series of buildings at that location originally housing all three of the Craft Centre programs, including pottery, weaving and woodworking.

“It was kind of spooky too,” laughed Randy. “If you worked there late at night, you would sometimes get the feeling someone was looking over your shoulder.”

Eventually, the Craft Centre was offered facilities on the upper level of the Camrose Drill Hall, where it remained for 16 years until, upon recommendation of City Council, the old Drill Hall was deemed unsafe and subsequently demolished in 2020.

In an effort to find accommodations to suit the Centre’s needs but also within its leasing budget, Craft Centre members looked into 25 possible locations, but all were outside of the budget.

We make new dentures, removable par tials, and same- day repairs Act now, book an appointment for a complimentary denture assessment

Peter Mah, RD +30 years Unit 21C, Duggan Mall , 6601-48 Avenue, Camrose | 587-386-0080 “Dental costs soaring across Canada as fee guides get updated,” by Globe & Mail, published Aug. 15, 2023 • As dental products and suppliers continue to be an issue, get your denture needs addressed now. • Dentures made directly to the public. No third par ty denture lab involved.

“We were delighted and grateful that The Bethany Group invited us to come and lease the fourth floor of the Bethany Group Rosehaven Care Centre,” expressed Annette, adding that without that option, it was very likely the Craft Centre would have been done. “We feel blessed.”

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS CAMROSE ATHLETE REGISTRATION/ PAY YOUR FEES DATES

Tuesday, September 5, 5 to 7 pm at Centra Cam (5502-46 Street , Camrose)

Thursday, September 7, 6 to 8:30 pm at the Communit y Centre (4 516-54 Street , Camrose)

If you wish to register ONLINE, please email regsoacamrose@gmail.com

These programs are made possible by communit y volunte er s. Volunteers are needed for Swimming, Mondays, 4-5 pm; 5-pin Bowling, Tuesdays , Wednesdays , 4-5:30 pm; Curling, Thur sdays, 4:30-5:30 pm

If interested, please email soacamrose@gmail.com

Hockey.

Hockey must be open to every child who wants to play! KidSport Camrose (with support from KidSport Alberta and the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Assist Program) are making Hockey accessible to all in the City and County of Camrose.

If you are registered or will be registering with a local minor hockey association you may qualify to have 100% of your registration and equipment paid for.

For more infor mation and to apply for financial assistance go to www.kidspor tHAP.ca

Assistance generously provided by:

Craft Centre, a place to create

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Currently, there are 77 members of the Camrose and District Craft Centre.

“The nice thing about our club is if you join, you can be connected with more than the one craft,” explained Annette. “Currently, we have seven members who go between different crafts.”

Besides offering a large, well-equipped facility for artisans to enjoy working on their crafts in a controlled environment, the Craft Centre also provides members with an opportunity to get out of the house and meet with fellow artisans to share skills and ideas and be part of a larger crafting community.

“It is just like a gathering place,” said Randy. “That is what it becomes once you join and, like anything else, it is what you make it, what you want it to be. Plus, we offer a nice warm place in the winter, especially for those who don’t have their own workshops.”

Some members bring a history of experience and skills to the “tables”, and other members come with very little experience.

“We might have some members who come out with very little experience, and then within a month or two they usually determine whether or not they like it or they don’t,” said Randy. “ The Craft Centre is a way of introducing people to these crafts so they can get started. That

is definitely one of the services we provide.”

The Centre is not about classes or courses, but more about providing a space, the advantage of working side by side with experienced artisans and the socialization aspect.

Intermediate and advanced weavers meet on Wednesday from 1 until 4 p.m. Weavers meet in groups and decide what to weave, order yarns, put on warps and weave off the projects.

Woodworkers meet on Thursday evenings generally working on individual projects offering the assistance of more experienced woodworkers.

Pottery offers classes for beginners on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Intermediate and advanced potters meet on Monday and Tuesday evenings and Wednesday afternoon.

In June, the Craft Centre holds its annual Raku and Horse Hair Day, where members gather to create spectacular pieces and enjoy a day of festivities.

While over a quarter of the members are aged 65 and over, the Craft Centre membership spans over generations.

“Many of the younger members are family oriented and it is often a night out for them,” commented Annette. “We come here to create and build. Whatever worries you have in

the world you let go come and become immersed in the craft, in building and creating. I believe it is such an essence of what we are here.”

The importance and value of intergenerational membership can not be overlooked. The skills, experience and longevity of some members can be such an asset for new members and younger generations wanting to learn these wonderful crafts, but new members are also able to bring light to them with innovation, new ideas and different processes.

“We (the Craft Centre) like to draw younger people in to secure our spot in history and keep the Craft Centre moving forward,” said Randy. “We encourage them to share what it is they want or need to be part of this group.”

“We need and appreciate the new ideas, enthusiasm and excitement youth bring to the club,” added Annette. “Thinking outside the box.”

As for the senior members, the Craft Centre provides vital connections outside of the home, breaking down the dangers of isolation, creating a purpose and giving them a place to come and be with others, to share, not only the tricks of the trades, but the goingson of their daily lives.

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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Craft Centre member Randy Cummer, left, and president Annette Sarginson stand amidst a variety of weaving machines in the Craft Centre weaving studio.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN G

Proposed Bylaw 3275 -2 3

Pursuant to th e prov isions of th e Municipa l Gove rnment Ac t, Sectio n 60 6 of th e Revi sed St atutes of Al be rt a an d amendments thereto, PUBLIC NOTICE is he re by gi ve n that Council of th e Ci ty of Camrose gave fi rs t re ading to Bylaw 3275 -23 on August 14, 2023

The purpos e of Bylaw 3275 -23 is to amend La nd Us e Bylaw 3222-22 as follow s:

1. To re district a port ion of Lot 15, Block 23, Plan 5190HW & Lot 16 , Block 23 , Pl an 5190HW from DC – Di rect Cont ro l District to R2 – Mi xe d Use Reside ntia l District

Th e re districtin g is intended to return th e proper ties to their original zoning wh ich will accommodate lower densit y than th e curren t zoning of Direct Contro l.

A Public Hearing is schedule d to be held as follows:

Date: Septembe r 11, 2023

Time: 5: 00 p. m.

Pl ace: Council Ch ambers , Ci ty Hall , 5204 -50 Avenue, Camrose

Any person (s) wh o have an inte re st is encouraged to register for th e Public Hearin g or by submit ting writ te n comments for consideratio n by City Council no late r than August 31, 2023 , at 4: 00 p. m. to: At te ntion: Malcolm Boyd , Ci ty of Camrose, 5204 -50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8.

Notice is he re by gi ve n that Council may thereafter, withou t fu rt he r notice, proceed with fi na l a pproval of Bylaw 3275 -23 at th e regular Council Meetin g on Septembe r 11, 2023 . For additional in formation, cont ac t th e Ci ty re presentati ve, Anna Glover, Pl anning an d Developmen t Technician, ISL Engineering an d La nd Se rv ices Ltd. at Te l. : 78 0- 438-9000, ex t. 3286 or vi a emai l to: aglove r@ islengineering.com

PUBLIC NOTICE

Land Use Bylaw 3222-22

DEVE LOPM ENT PE RMIT #4987 – Discre

tionar y Use

Th e Ci ty of Camrose Deve lopmen t Au thorit y ha s received a Developmen t Pe rmit applicatio n to be considered for a duplex locate d at :

Lo t 2, Bl ock 55 , Plan 922 2360 ; 5410 -52 St., Camros e Th e La nd Use Bylaw 3222-22 consider s Dupl ex deve lopmen t a Discretionar y Use within th e R3 –Medium Densit y Residentia l District Any person (s) re questing more in formation, or have comments of suppor t or objection, may cont ac t Pl anning & Deve lopmen t, 5204 -50 Street , Camrose, AB T4V 0S8, Te l. 78 0.672.4428 , Fa x 78 0.672.6316 or emai l to: planning@cam rose.c a by Septembe r 5, 2023 at 4:30 p. m. Wr it te n submission s shal l includ e name, addres s an d re ason (s) for suppor t or objection.

PUBLIC NOTICE

DP4989/S ign Permit SP2023032 Va riance

Th e Ci ty of Camrose Deve lopmen t Au thorit y ha s received a digi ta l sign permit applicatio n that re quires a variance Th e variance will consider a decrease to th e re quired setback from th e no rt h proper ty line to th e e dge of th e digi ta l sign face at th e followin g location: Lo t 3PUL , Bl ock 2, Plan 012 16 47

Th e re quired setback is 5. 0 meters Th e variance woul d re duce th e setback to 2.15 meters With th e re duced setback, th e sign will be setback a pprox imatel y 10 meters (3 0 feet ) from th e e dge of 48th Avenue

Any person (s) wh o object to, or suppor t th e proposed variance, or for additional in formation, cont ac t Planning & Developmen t Se rv ices, 5204 -50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8. Te l. 78 0- 672- 4428 or emai l to: planning @ camrose.ca by September 5, 2023, at 4: 00 p. m. Wr it te n submission s shal l includ e full name an d address.

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Employment Opportunit ies

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT 2

FINANCIAL SERVICES , RECEPTION

Th e Ci ty of Camros e is seek in g a highly motivated, energetic an d re liable individual with a st ro ng aptitude in customer se rv ic e to join ou r Financial

Se rv ices depa rt ment in th e positio n of Administrati ve Suppor t 2 – Reception.

Re po rt in g to th e Manage r of Treasu ry Operations this positio n will be th e fi rs t line of cont ac t for customer s entering Ci ty Hall This is a pa rt-t im e positio n (0.6 0 FT E)

FU NCTIONS/DUTI ES (but no t limite d to):

• Prov ides reception, customer se rv ic e an d administrati ve assist ance

• Rece ives paym en t on behalf of th e Ci ty an d re la ted docu ment s from outsid e agencies

• Maintains fi le system of pos t- da ted cheq ue s an d processe s paym ents

• Re sponsibl e for handling la rge amount s of cash

• Ensure s that proper cont ro l an d securi ty measures are adhe re d to with re spec t to fund s bein g held

• Rece ipting a variet y of paym ents made in-perso n an d electronically

QUALIFICAT IONS :

• High School Diploma.

• A minimu m of two (2) year s of exemplar y customer se rv ic e supplemented with completion of an of fi ce /s ecre ta rial program, or equivalent

• Ba si c accounting kn ow ledge, skills an d training are considered an asse t.

• Prof icient in Windows and Microsof t Of fi ce Suite.

• Ex perience using Se re ni c Financial Soft wa re is desirable.

• Exceptiona l customer se rv ic e an d public relation skills to ef fe ctivel y maintain profes sional relationships an d communications with cowo rkers, internal customer s an d th e public

• St ro ng writ ten an d ve rbal communicatio n skills

• Ab ilit y to handle multiple ta sks.

• Ab ilit y to maintain a high leve l of conf identialit y.

HOUR S OF WO RK : This is a pa rt-t im e positio n (0.6 0 FT E) Hour s of work are ty picall y 10 :0 0 a.m. to 3:30 p. m. , Monday th ro ug h Fr iday

SA LA RY AN D BENE FI TS : Th e Ci ty of Camros e of fe rs competitive sala ry at tracti ve bene fi ts , an d a posit ive work enviro nment. Th e star ting sala ry for this positio n will be dependen t upon th e qualif ic ations an d ex perience of th e successfu l candidate.

A PPLICAT IONS : Individual s inte re sted in this positio n are invite d to submit a cove r le tter an d resumé to th e addres s below or in person by Septembe r 4, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. If applying by email, please ensu re job positio n is included in subjec t line We appreciate and consider all applications ; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacte d.

CONTAC T:

Ci ty of Camros e – At tent ion: Manage r of Treasu ry Operations

Mailing an d Of fi ce Address: 52 04 -50 Avenue , Camrose, AB T4V 0S 8

P: 78 0.672.4426 | F: 78 0.672. 24 69 | E: hr@cam ro se.c a | W: www.c am ro se.c a

CASUAL LIFEGUARDS/ INSTRUCTORS

WE ARE NOW RECRUITING LIFE GUARDS/INSTRUCTORS FOR CA SUAL POSITIONS FOR OUR AQUATIC FACILITY ! Are yo u a ce rt if ie d Li fe guard an d Instructor ? Pu t yo ur lifesaving an d life guarding skills to work with th e Ci ty of Camros e Maye r Aq uatic Centre.

FU NCTIONS:

• Prov id e instructio n an d supe rv isio n for aquatic activities

QUALIFICAT IONS :

• National Li fe guard ce rt if ic ation.

• In te rmediate Firs t Ai d (formerl y kn ow n as St anda rd Firs t Aid)

• Li fe saving Societ y Swim Instructor

• Ot he r aquatic ce rt if ic ations considered an asse t (Leadership Instructor ce rt if ic ations , Aq ua Fi tnes s Instructor).

• Dedicated an d re liable with a st ro ng commitment to teamwork

• St ro ng public relations an d communicatio n skills

HOUR S OF WO RK : Th e hour s of work for these casual positions va ry an d ca n includ e morning, dayt ime, evening, and/or weeken d shif ts Successfu l candidates will be required to teac h variou s swimming lessons that fall on evenings an d some weekends

HOUR LY WAGE : Th e hourly wage for these will be es ta blishe d base d on qualif ic ations an d ex perience of th e successfu l candidate.

A PPLICAT IONS : If yo u woul d li ke to join ou r te am at th e Maye r Aq uatic Centre, submit a cove r le tter an d resumé to th e addres s below. Po sition s will re main open unti l al l suit able candidates are foun d

CONTAC T:

Ci ty of Camros e – At tent ion: Manage r of Aquatics

Aq uatics Centre Lo cation: 56 00-4 4 Avenue , Camrose, AB

Mailing Ad dress: 52 04 -50 Avenue , Camrose, AB T4V 0S 8

P: 78 0.672. 99 09 | E: aquatic@camrose.ca | W: www.c am ro se.c a

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP). The personal information recorded on the application form is being collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. The information will be used for the purpose(s) of employee recruitment and administration and is protected by the privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. If you require additional information concerning the collection and use of this personal information, please contact the FOIP Offi cer at 780-672-4426.

camrose culture days

UPCOMING EVENTS

All September September 2

Using the app, Action Bound, our team has put together an exciting and educational adventure through Camrose!

Designed as a walkable journey, we star t at the Camrose and District Centennial Museum and end at the Camrose Public Library with plenty of fun and interesting stops along the way. September is the home of Alberta’s culture days, we wanted to make our adventure specific to our city’s historical and modern culture. Travelling from the small cabin that housed the first European resident of Camrose, all the way downtown where the city’s beautiful murals are, this adventure is one for the histor y books!

Time: 7:30pm - 11:00pm

Location: Camrose

Centennial Museum

To celebrate Alberta Day with the province, the City of Camrose presents Movie Under the Stars featuring: Jumanji –Welcome to the Jungle, which was filmed in a variety of Alberta locations including Calgary and Kananaskis. Bring your lawn chair and blanket and enjoy some free popcorn and movie snacks. Come early to get your face painted, a balloon creation made for you, and more!

September 21 September 23

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Jeanne & Peter Lougheed

Performing Arts Centre

The City of Camrose Arts Council

Mayor’s Arts Awards (MAA) is an annual program that acknowledges and celebrates artistic achievement and contributions to arts in the City of Camrose. This initiative will support the arts within our community and further respond to recommendations in the Camrose Arts and Culture Masterplan to foster and support emerging and established artists through programs of recognition. The Mayor’s Arts awards are intended to increase awareness of the artistic community in the City of Camrose. The Mayor’s Arts Awards event will showcase, acknowledge and honour artistic achievement in our community. Find out more about the Mayor’s Arts Awards at www.camrose.ca/mayorsartsawards

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Chuck

MacLean Arts Centre

Come see all that Chuck MacLean has to offer at the annual Open House! The centre’s user groups come together and demonstrate what their clubs are about and offer interactive activities. The Camrose Arts Society will have their own separate “Meet the Artist” event where artists will be demonstrating their crafts. The annual “Touch Up the Underpass” event is also happening and all artists who painted a piece in the underpass are invited to clean and touch up their work. This year, there will also be an addition of a new mural in honour of a local 90-year-old artist

September 10 September 14

Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Camrose

Centennial Museum

Come celebrate Grandparents Day with us at the Camrose Country Fair! Enjoy free intergenerational activities that will engage both grandparents and grandchildren like old fashioned fair games, dress up photobooth, performances, Indigenous crafts, and more!

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Camrose

Public Library

Join us for a reading of author Peter H. Reynolds’ “Crea-trilogy” and make your mark by creating your own framed dot art and painting giant dots on the picture windows of the upper level of the library. Camrose Public Library joins 26 million children and adults around the globe in 200 countries and sovereign territories in celebrating International Dot Day –a grassroots creativity and courage movement, star ted in 2009 by a teacher in Iowa. Inspired by New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds’ classic storybook for all ages The Dot, International Dot Day inspires young and old to embrace the power of personal creativity to help make their mark on the world and move it to a better place. All ages and no registration is required.

September 28 September 30

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Camrose Public Library

Jess Sanderson-Barry is a nêhiyaw-iskwêw, mother, Cree Artist from Chakastaypasin Band, Treaty 6 Territory Throughout her work, she utilizes materials such as traditionally tanned hides, which she is reclaiming in the practice and art of hide tanning. Join her as she shares her knowledge and teaches participants to make their own beaded lapel pin for Orange Shirt Day. No prior experience is required. Ages 16+, registration required and capped at 10 people.

Time: 7:00pm

Location:

Bailey Theatre

The Indigenous Country Music performer performs a solo acoustic set on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation to go along with his latest album. During this intimate evening, Jarrid will be sharing information about his culture, stories and the music that coincides with traditional Indigenous knowledge. Admission is free, but advance registration can be done through the Bailey Theatre Box Office or online at baileytheatre.com

Casino offers tribute to Bryan Adams

By Murray Green

The Camrose Resort Casino is a good place for shows this fall.

Straight from the Heart: Bryan Adams Experience will be coming on September 10 at 3:30 p.m.

Dean Ray and his band will bring back some of Bryan Adams’ live performances to life. Bryan Adams, a force to be reckoned with in the realm of music, has captured the hearts of millions with his undeniable talent.

A local favourite band, Punch Drunk Cabaret, is returning for a show at the casino on September 23 at 8 p.m. Punch Drunk Burlesque like you’ve never seen them before.

“The show combines the band’s signature high energy sound and glamour burlesque performers. The show has enjoyed sold out shows in both Calgary and Edmonton,” said lead singer Randy Bailer from Wetaskiwin.

“Aside from the creation of The Rock & Roll Burlesque Show, the band has put its new lineup to the test by releasing a new single and performing at a number of high profile festivals throughout Alberta and BC this summer,” Randy added.

AC/DC Tribute: Rock or Bust was founded by Kim Kahl, the lead vocalist, in 2019. The band has become very powerful on sound and on stage to achieve the closest look and sound to AC/DC as possible. Rock or Bust achieves a high-energy rock show that will have you out of your seats rocking until the end of the show.

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The idea of advance funeral planning is one which many people would rather not think about. However, planning your own funeral is one of the kindest things you can do for your loved ones. At a time of grief, your family members will be spared the stress of making important, emotionally draining decisions.

Pre -planning also ensures your final arrangements will be carried out according to your exact wishes, in a cost- sensitive manner. Call us today for more information about advance funeral planning or to arrange a no - obligation consultation with one of our directors.

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Ser ving your community for over 110 years

Change ahead for Service Options for Seniors

Submitted Service Options for Seniors has been supporting seniors in our community for the last 20 years. Supports have been in the form of income tax services, benefit support, food and housing support and service referrals.

The Board has recently decided that after serving the community for 20 years that they are ready to transition services to allied agencies focused on serving seniors.

“It was not an easy decision and it was one we mulled over for quite some time,” shares board Chair Jean Martens.

“The program is funded by taxpayer monies and through grants. With the decline of grant funding that is available and the increase of competition for grant funds, the Board asked if there was a more efficient and collaborative model, we could use to provide services. The service our clients currently experience will not change, in fact it will be bolstered with more opportunities for support and we will be able

to accommodate a larger number of clients.”

The SOS board members recognize that the senior population in Camrose is larger than all other municipalities.

“The services we are currently offering is limited by our finite resources. We are seeing an increase in demand for services and for broader services to be made available for our senior populous. The community is facing a myriad of complex issues that need case management and appropriate referral supports. Our program in its current state is not able to take on these needs and are limited to the number of people we can support.”

The history of the society is rich in the excellent service it has provided seniors. “The Board has prided itself in offering quality service and is excited that the new changes will allow for an opportunity to continue services. Having been introduced to the Collective Impact model being used with the Interagency group, we saw agencies working together to solve

complex social needs in a manner that is not only efficient but meets the demands of the community.

“We saw this as an opportunity for our program to be offered in a collaborative and fulsome manner that allowed for growth and expansion while being fiscally efficient. It is this reason we felt the timing was prudent to transition our society and allow for the program to be offered with larger agencies positioned to do so in the community. This change means we are ensuring services for seniors will be available in our community for many years to come,” said Martens.

“For our clients, services will remain the same and in the same location, the only changes will be the governance of the program. We are looking forward to continuing to serve our senior community in a manner that is beneficial and supportive for any complexity of need.”

For more information contact us at camrosesos@ gmail.com.

Join other fighters in the Kidney Walk

By Murray Green

The Northern Alberta and Territories Kidney and Transplant Walk will be held in-person on September 16 at the Bill Fowler Centre (5402-48 Avenue), with registration beginning at 10 a.m. with the program launching at 11 a.m. and walk shortly after.

“This will be our fifth Kidney Walk in Camrose, before that it was the March of Dimes for a few decades. It is a fundraiser for our organization and the funds go to those who need financial assistance when recovering from a kidney transplant or operation,” said Manuel Es-

coto, director of public engagement and communication.

“It also goes to the various programs that we have and support, such as our Short Term Assistance Program. That program is for a person who has no where else to go and it is used for food, medication or accommodations, they come to us,” shared Manuel.

“This is a big fundraiser for us. Last year, we raised about $53,000 thanks in part to a matching donation from Norm Mayer.”

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A.Possibly. Modern hearing aids are minicomputer s. Technologies evolve an d hardware can also wear out and break down. If the hearing aid is the st yle that fits behind the ear, and can successfully connect to fitting soft ware for programming, then there is hope The equipment must be free from the need of repair or cleaning and the part(s) needed to fit into the ear canals must be available and functioning. Even af ter all that, there are limits to the strength of the ai d, and there are some hearing aid supplier s that will not release their programming soft ware to clinic s outside of their franchise. I will do all I can to help someone wishing to make use of used hearing aids , sometimes for little or no cost out- of-pocket.

Craft Centre promotes creation

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“Members work through ideas together and then they can create something. Once you get those basic skills you might think you can shoot for the moon, but you need that support to get there,” said Annette.

The Craft Centre also encourages newcomers to Camrose and Canada to come out and be part of the club.

The Centre is currently planning on holding a children’s event, inviting children, accompanied by an adult, to get a feel for the crafts.

On September 6, the Camrose and District Craft Centre will be holding its annual registration beginning 6:30 p.m. in the foyer of Heritage building (Rosehaven Care Centre). Tours of the Craft Centre studios

will also be available. Also stop by and visit them during Community Registration Night held on September 7 from 6 until 8:30 p.m. in the Camrose Field House (4516-54 Street.)

On November 17 and 18, the Camrose and District Craft Centre will once again be hosting their annual craft sale in the main auditorium of Bethany Group Rosehaven Care Centre.

“It is a way our artisans can showcase their work and sell some items, and the community can come and see the lovely items these artisans have made throughout the year,” said Annette.

For more information on the Camrose and District Craft Centre, visit the webpage at camrosecraftcentre. com

STREET CAMROSE 780-672-8851

Masson honours his friend with truck

By Murray Green Roger Masson

of

Bawlf

owns a 1972 GMC 1500 Custom truck.

“This truck was my business partner’s truck, Merle Gendreau. When he passed away 30 years ago, at the age of 32, he left the truck to his children. One of them sold it and then his brother got it back for me. I decided to restore it 20 to 25 years ago,” said Roger.

The second generation of the C/K series is a range of trucks that was manufactured by General Motors. Marketed by both the Chevrolet and GMC divisions from the 1967 to 1972 model years, this generation was given the Action Line moniker by General Motors.

“I got right into it and did a full frame off restoration and replaced every nut and bolt that was in this truck. This is what you call a brand new 1972 GMC truck,” laughed Roger.

This generation marked the debut of the Chevrolet Cheyenne and GMC Sierra nameplates; making their debuts as trim levels, the Cheyenne and Sierra are both used by GM to this day in current production.

“This truck was always a short box. The truck is called Squirrel’s Ride, because that is what I called my friend,” shared Roger.

A picture of a squirrel appears on the end gate with a wrench in his hand with the name of the truck.

“This truck means a lot to me. This was my first partner’s truck and we owned RightWay Construction together. We were business partners and friends. We would drive in this truck together. It has a lot of memories, that is why I wanted this truck,” said Roger.

“I like the feel of driv-

STirewaps!

ing this truck. It has a 350 motor with 360 horsepower. It has an automatic transmission in it. A friend of mine rebuilt the transmission for me. The truck originally had a 350 motor in it, but this is a different motor, just the same size,” explained Roger.

“The hardest part was just getting it finished. You get to a certain point, when you are building, where you just have to take a break,” added Roger.

He had the box flooring completely re-done.

“Daymion Weiss, when he was at Showtime Auto Refinishing, started some of the work for me and then after it sat for 10 years, Daymion went on his own (Greasy D’s Rod and Kustom) he did the wood box

for me,” recalled Roger.

GMC introduced the Sierra and Sierra Grande option packages, making them distinct trim levels for 1972. For 1971, the 396 underwent internal revisions and was enlarged to 402 cubic inches.

In line with its use in full-size Chevrolet cars, the 402 was labeled as 400 cubic inches.

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

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

And, our readers want to see what interests you!

SQUIRREL’S RIDE

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Roger Masson fixed up a 1972 GMC truck in honour of his friend. This complete frame off restoration create a brand new truck, while maintaining plenty of memories.

Questionable temptation

By Arnold Malone

On Saturday evenings

during the winter months of the 1940s, the farm chores were done with haste. The animals needed to be bedded, dairy cows milked and the feeder stock fed. Once the milk was separated in to cream and cooled in an old well, we young ones could come in for an early supper. It was Saturday, and that meant it was Hockey Night In Canada

The radio, with its A, B and C batteries, was rationed. However, Hockey Night was special. There was great excitement when Foster Hewitt’s voice rang in our kitchen with the words, “Good evening hockey fans across Canada, the United States and Newfoundland. It is Hockey Night In Canada.”

It was pure hockey.

Fast forward to the sports world of today and it is clear that much has changed. Sport is now about big money. Real big money. One of the great benefactors of hockey wealth is none other than Gary Bettman with a career total, calculated in today’s dollars, at over $200 million.

The top-ranked baseball player, Shohei Ohtani, playing for the Los Angeles Angels, pulls in a whopping $65 million per year in salary and endorsements.

One might conclude that the billionaires who own the sports franchises and the players who earn those exaggerated salaries, well above an average worker, might be delightfully satisfied with their life. Yet, the sports world is hungry to squeeze more money out of its supporting fans.

Most recently, there has been a surge in sports betting schemes, advertised by some as the “game within the game.” A chance to test your predictions and change your life.

In just the province of Ontario alone, there are 31 sports betting agencies. One fact that we know with certainty is that the House–the agency that operates the betting activity–is richly profitable. One more time, sport becomes a vortex for sucking money from the masses.

Sport is about the game. In the betting world, your interest is divided between the sport and the hope that your bet might be gifted with a reward. If the bet becomes the focus, then sport is diminished.

The problem isn’t so much gambling as it is the ads asking us to gamble. There is a constant invitation to go beyond the sport. The claim is there is more fun to be had. The truth is some agency has decided there is more money to be extracted. If gambling is a person’s desire, then put on a coat and drive to a casino or an outlet that provides for gambling. But surely, the high rollers don’t need to be the uninvited intruders inside our home. Sport is about the excellence of our physical and mental being. It is a test of our speed, strength and endurance. We need not be tempted by some agencies’ thirst for money.

There are 365 days in a year, and one betting site, Bet365, hopes that you will gamble on every one of them.

It is difficult today to watch a sports program and not be asked to gamble. The UK, Spain, Poland, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands have all regulated sports betting. Statistics Canada indicates that there are 19.3 million online gamblers in Canada. Of the world’s 193 countries, Canada ranks eighth for the highest rate per capita of money spent through online gambling.

Lower income families tend to spend less on gambling, but those who do are more likely to end up addicted.

Let’s leave our living rooms for our families to manage without the pressure that rare luck might fall upon us. You have more chance of being struck by lightning than by winning a bet. May we soon return to the purity of sport.

Fun day

So many people still believe that no one reads papers anymore, but I disagree. The Camrose Booster informs people from a large area around Camrose regarding events and other news.

The Canadian Northern Society held Family Fun Day at Meeting Creek on August 19. The Booster, which believes in community building, featured us on the front cover. As a non-profit charity, we were grateful. About 300 people, including many with children, attended and enjoyed a wonderful fun-filled day on this historic country site.

Most people, and many for the first time, came because they saw the picture on the front of The Booster

On behalf of the Canadian Northern Society and the wonderful volunteers who worked hard to make it a great day, I want to thank The Booster and Ron Pilger for the wonderful write-up and photos.

Glenys Smith

Canadian Northern Society director

Great stories

Just want to let you know how very pleased we are with the (full page) article on the Provost Museum, August 15 issue of The Camrose Booster I have received many calls, such great comments, from people from far and wide who read the story. It gave wonderful coverage for our local attraction.

You have published many such articles over

the years about various communities and they are so interesting. Keep up the good work. Thanks so much, it is so much appreciated.

Carol Landmark, Provost

Great community

Thank you to The Camrose Booster and community so much for coming down on Thursday to support us. It really meant a lot to us. We raised $9,791 for those living with MS. A very successful month of fundraising, that’s for sure. Couldn’t have done it without the wonderful people of Camrose. Proud to be in this community. Take care and thanks again for your support.

Sheri Fitzgerald, Camrose

DECORATION DAY

Murray Green, Camrose

Booster

Top photo: Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary president Grace Torpe lays a wreath on Decoration Day (August 20) to honour all those who served during wars and conflicts around the world.

Photo to left: Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion member Joyce McVee, left, and volunteer Glenda Hagel search for a veteran’s grave on Decoration Day (August 20) to mark those who served during wars and conflicts. Glenda had a team of volunteers mark 699 sites in the Valleyview Cemetery.

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YARD EQUIPMENT

• Toro SS5000 Timecutter Front Mount 50 inch Hydro Mower, 24-hp

• Case 446 Hydrive 18-hp Hydro Tractor c/w 3-pth, hyd., 48 inch Rototiller & 48 inch Mower, 1309 hrs.

• Electr ic Wood Splitter

• (2) Garden Rototillers

• (2) Toro Gas Rot ar y L awn Mowers

• Electr ic L awn Mower

• 300-gal. Water Tank c/w

trailer

• Far m Wagon

• 8ft & 12ft Steel Gates

• 2 inch Champion Water Pump c/w suction hose, new

• (2) Har rows c/w drawbar

• Quad Sprayer c/w 8ft booms

VEHICLES & TRAILER

• 2006 Chev 1500 HD Silverado 4x4 Crew Cab, shor tbox, fully loaded, tonneau cover, 246,638 k m, S/N

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• 2006 Nissan Murano SUV, auto, fully loaded, 265,273 k m, S/N

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• 1978 Chev Van 30 Chassis

c/w 8ft x 14ft deck , duals, V-8, auto, c/w 500-gal. water t ank , two 1-inch trash pumps, hose reels & spr inkers, 71,000 k m, S/N

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• 1992 King Kat Tandem

Axle Bumper Pull Trailer

c/w 8ft x 16ft deck, ramps, S/N 2R9PF1627N162524

• 14ft Sailboat c/w trailer SIDE BY SIDES

• 2022 JD XUV 590E 4x4, winch, roof, windshield, dump box, 108.3 hrs.,

1279.8 k m, S/N

1M0590EAKNM050038, like new

• 2011 Polar is Ranger 500, 4x4, windshield, 866.5 hrs., 3498 k m, S/N

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MISCELLANEOUS

• Honda GC110 Gas

Pressure Washer

• Stihl MS211 Chainsaw

• Stihl HT 56C c/w chainsaw attach

• Hyd. Rock Picker

• 4-Bottom IHC Plow c/w hyd. lift

• Assort . Steel Wheels

• Walking Plow

• 14ft & 12ft x 24 inch Culver ts c/w coupler

• Two 24ft Alum Plank s

• Two 65-gal. Tidy Tank s

• (5) 255/70R18 Tires c/w rims, (fits Jeep)

• Sturdy Alum. Saw Horses

• Assort . Alum. Step

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• Hyd 4 Post Vehicle Hoist

• Titan Electric Paint Sprayer

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Remembering Bernie

Dear

It’s

With

In loving memory of Norman Bjorndalen

1946 ~ 2008

Time speeds on 15 years have passed since death its gloom. Its shadows cast within our home

When all seemed bright. And took from us a shining light.

We miss that light and ever will.

His vacant place, there’s none to fill.

Down here we mourn, but not in vane.

For up in heaven, we will meet again. Forever in our hearts… Norine, Lance, Leanne, Janice, Jeff and families

Josephine “Jo”

Frances Sharlow

October 29, 1932 ~ August 15, 2023

Josephine “Jo” Frances Sharlow of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of Grande Cache, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the age of 90 years.

As per Jo’s request, no formal service will be held.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

The family of Vicky Sturek

would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in our Mom’s celebration of life. It was a beautiful mass and send off for our Mom. Our cousin

Father Chad Miciak was the Celebrant and our parish priest

Father Kris Schmidt was the Co-Celebrant. From the mass servers to the beautiful sounding choir and the CWL Honour Guard, it was a service that would have truly made my mom feel so special.

As always our family came through, taking up the tasks at this hard time, doing the readings, being active Pallbearers (especially Chris who came home from Texas) and Honourary Pallbearers. There was a delicious lunch served by the CWL to end the afternoon. What a wonderful church community we have.

We would also like to thank all of you who sent flowers, cards with such caring words, brought food and stopped by to give us hugs, comfort and support. A special thank you to the Bert Blatz family for treating our family and the Aunts and Uncle to breakfast the day of the funeral.

We have the best family and friends and we cannot thank all of you enough for your support.

Also a special thanks to Burgar Funeral Home for providing their services with professionalism, compassion and efficiency in this difficult time.

- Renee & Grant Bendfeld, Kim & Marilyn Sturek

Over 115 years of dedicated service

• Burial and Cremation Services • Pre-arranged Funeral Plans

• Monument Sales and Service

Directors: Bart Orr, Colin Yuha, Dreena Westerneng

Funeral Staff: Troy Shackel, Dalas Kosinski

Of ce Staff: Donell Nycholat, Debbie Breker, Hannah Knopf

Phone 780.672.2121 4817-51 Avenue, Camrose www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Recorded Obituary Line: 780-679-2400 Daysland: 780-374-3535

In loving memory of William Clare Sargent 1944 ~ 2005

Quietly remembered every day, Sadly missed along life’s way, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts, You’re always there. Ever remembered and sadly missed by Ruth and your loving family: Carey and Terry, Andrew, Kimberly, Rose, Dawn and Shawn, Megan and Aidan

Terry McCrea

Terry McCrea of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on August 24, 2023, at the age of 71 years.

He is survived by his spouse Anne-Marie Anderson; son Clayton (Aurora); sister Donna (Barry) Bowie; brothers Ron (Shelly), Tom (Julie), Randy (Donna); numerous family and friends.

Terry was predeceased by his parents Dolly and Robert McCrea.

A public visitation will be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2023, at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose.

Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society or to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

The family of Helen Grattidge

wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude to family, friends, and community for the outpouring of support from near and far.

We are so grateful for those who were able to attend the celebration of Helen’s life on August 11, both in person and virtually, and to all those who sent cards and memorial donations. Special thanks to Rev. Brian Hunter for officiating the service and to the staff of Burgar Funeral Home for their care and support.

We are also grateful to Rachel and the dedicated staff of Home Care and Alberta Health Services for their care of Helen in her last weeks.

Your kindness in remembering Helen is most appreciated. To express our gratitude a donation has been made to the Battle River Community Foundation.

- Kim Grattidge Rowe, Scott Grattidge and families

Funeral Attendants: Bill Schafer, Alvin Koehli, Barrie Fenby, Robert Lyslo, Wanita Toews, Kerry Grettum, Loya Steinwandt, Barry Burkard, Mark Yuha, Raymond Cyre, Koreen Cyre ~ Lest we forget ~ In loving memory of Ron McVee

How does the Battle River Community Foundation decide how much to grant each year ?

Canada Revenue dictates a minimum of 5.0 percent of our endowments be granted each year The capita l preser vation of the funds is closely monitored by the BRCF to ensu re the funds never become eroded, while granting as much as possible to the wort hwhile causes

August 23, 1921 ~ August 14, 2010

Remember him with a smile today, He was not one for tears. Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years.

Recall to mind the way he spoke, and all the things he said, His strength, his stance, the way he walked, Remember these instead.

The good advice he’d give us, his eyes that shone with laughter, So much of him will never die, but live on ever after.

As we loved you, so we miss you, in our memory, you are near. Loved, remembered, longed for always, bringing many a silent tear. Always remembered by loving wife Joyce; Karen (Bob) Davis and family; Paul (Bev) McNutt and family

Fundraiser celebrates local history

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Approximately 225 people attended the second annual Taste Night at the Museum, held on Thursday, August 24, at the Camrose and District Centennial Museum. Attendees meandered around the different museum buildings, both inside and outside, enjoying tastings from local wineries, cideries, breweries, distilleries and meaderies complemented by a selection of delicious appe“teasers” and sweets provided by local venues. The event was hosted by the Camrose Kinettes in support of the Camrose Museum Society. Proceeds from the event will help support the care and stewardship of the museum and its precious collections.

Carol Kennedy, left, and Christine McCord toast to the beginnings of a fun evening.

Neil and Charlene Brown take a break from walking the grounds at the Camrose and District Centennial Museum, visiting the many different vendors on site, to enjoy a tasty bite prepared by one of the food vendors.

Tasters Joe Towpich, centre, and Dani Zietarsky, right, try out one of the refreshing spirits offered by Judy Bergstrom.

Distillery owner Mark Langille, left, offers Taste Night at the Museum attendee Andrea Korda a taste of one of the many flavoured brews he had on hand.

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

CHAMBER CHOIR in Camrose seeking tenors/all parts! Amazing music, great group, Monday rehearsals. To audition: 780-672-3372, sing@ camrosesings.ca

THE CAMROSE DANCE

CLUB dance will be held again September 2 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Located at Mirror Lake Centre, 5415-49 Avenue, Camrose. The admission is $15 each and includes lunch. The band for this dance is COUNTRY GENTLEMEN. Please come and join us for a great time. For more information, please call Neil Leeson 780-672-9549 or Sherry Tovell 780-916-8968.

ROUND HILL AG SOCIETY – presents their 10 Annual Harvest Show & Shine, Sunday, September 3. Pre ’90s vehicles ($10 entry fee). Pancake Breakfast 8-11 a.m. Registration 9 a.m. to noon. Show 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Threshing Demo 1-3 p.m. Concession, Pies. Al, 780-672-6104.

CAMROSE & DISTRICT CRAFT CENTRE – Registration Nights for Weaving, Woodworking and Pottery, September 6, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (Rosehaven building across from hospital). September 7 Community Registration Night 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. www.camrosecraftcentre.com

PERSONAL

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

TO GIVE AWAY

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

VERY FRIENDLY KITTENS – litter trained, dewormed. 8 kittens (14 weeks old), 2 mother cats. Grey. 780-608-7520.

WANTED

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

HELP WANTED

MARTHA’S MUSIC – is currently hiring music instructors for piano, guitar and violin. Send resumé to marthas@telus planet.net or drop off at 503350 Street, Camrose.

TIM’S ICE MANUFACTURING – is now hiring! The Rose City Curling Club is seeking a Club and Membership Coordinator for the upcoming season. To see a full job description, please visit our website at camrosecurling.com or contact us at sbrown@timsice.ca.

VIALTA LODGE – in Viking, is currently hiring for a casual cook and/or casual staff. Opportunity for more hours (full time) if willing to work in other areas. Apply with resumé to Vialta Lodge, Box 780, Viking, Alberta T0B 4N0, Email to: vialta09@telus.net or fax 780336-3591.

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.

DOWNTOWN OFFICE

SPACE – 4917-50 Street. Second floor with reception area, lunch room and two private offices. Elevator. $950/mo. includes utilities. 780-679-5085.

BASEMENT SUITE – Now available. $900/mo. $900 DD/ first and last month. One bedroom, one bathroom, newly renovated. Looking for quiet student. No smoking, no pets. Private access. Call 780-679-0474 or 780-888-1204 to arrange a viewing. Reference required.

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.

MACHINERY

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

MISCELLANEOUS

ITEMS FOR SALE – Four insulated moving blankets, very clean, $15 each; two outdoor patio blinds, $100 each; natural gas BBQ connection, still in box, never opened, $75; LED under counter strips, $20; portable electric heater, $15; electric griddle, $25; motion sensor light, $15; heavy duty 100 ft. extension cord on a spindle, $25; three cloth lunch bags, $5 each; three flashlights, $5 each; coat hangers, all styles, 50¢ each. Call Ron, 250219-3563.

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.

2 BEDROOM SUITE – very spacious and bright. Convenient downtown location, just one block from Co-op grocery store and Mirror Lake walking path, walking distance to University. Private balcony! Clean, quiet, non-smoking building. No pets. In keeping with our existing tenant profile, we are inviting inquiries from mature, responsible adults. Snow shovelling and yard care provided free of charge. $1000/mo. rent, one-year lease. Phone 780-679-7090.

GARAGE SALES

6115-39 AVENUE – Thursday, August 31, Friday, September 1, Saturday, September 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Toys, clothes, dishes, tools, collector dolls, misc. SEAMSTRESS’S DREAM GARAGE SALE – 4709-51 Street. Lots of quilting fabric, flannels, cottons, suiting, duffle, buttons, zippers, threads, patterns, books and many other items. Thursday, September 8, and Friday, September 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Everything priced to sell. No early birds!

HEISLER TOWN WIDE GARAGE SALE – September 15, 12-5 p.m.; September 16, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; September 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located throughout the town of Heisler. Contact Ashley at ashley.wolbeck@outlook. com or by text/call 780-781-7129 for list of participating addresses.

AUTO

ATTENTION ANTIQUE CAR BUFFS – legendary 1953 MG-TD convertible t/w 1972 Beetle chassis. Body meticulously fashioned, immaculate, like new. Accepting offers. To view, phone 780-672-3603.

- NO WEEKENDS - NO EVENINGS - FLEX TIME -

Heavy Duty Mechanic

(Licensed Tech or Apprentice of any year, or transfer in from another trade)

Even if you are working in another field such as automotive or agricultural, we can get you switched and established as a Heavy Duty Technician - Anyone with high experience but no ticket talk to us, pay is relative to knowledge and productivity

• Service, repair and inspection on all systems of Highway Trucks and Trailers

• Clean, organized, well equipped, respectful, and safe work environment

• Journeyman rate $42/hr plus overtime if you want it

• Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

• Paid coffee breaks

• Competitive benefits package

To apply for either of these positions, drop your resumé off in person, email to clint@ironcreektruck.com or go to www.ironcreektruck.com

TOOL/HARDWARE DE P’T.

Full Time and Part Time

Help our expansive client base find the right hand tool, power equipment or the hard ware they need to get the job done right. Serve customers of vary ing skills and know lege level. Make a diff erence in their lives, and yours!

We’ll supply the training You provide a welcoming demeanor and fr iendly advice

Competitive remunera tion and ad vancement oppor t unity

We want to find the right candidate as soon as possible

RE TAIL SALE S PE RSON

If you can of fer plenty of general knowledge of our vast retail merchandise selection and ha ve an understanding of basic building materials, we may ha ve an oppor tunity for you. You’ d need a customer-focused attitude and a friendly personality. Reliabilit y is essentia l!

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS

Estate of RIENDER SCHUURMAN, who died on November 23, 2021

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

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS

Estate of JOYCE CAROLINE SHERSTOBITOFF, who died on November 30, 2022.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by September 30, 2023, and provide details of your claim with MARGO ANDERSON, Phone 780-699-7420. 183 Heritage Lane, Sher wood Park , AB T8A 6L7.

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

- NO WEEKENDS - NO EVENINGS - FLEX TIMEParts Person and/or Parts Manager

Even if you are working in another field, such as automotive or agricultural, we can get you switched and established as a Heavy Duty Parts Person. Anyone with high experience but no ticket, talk to us, pay is relative to knowledge and productivity

• Over the counter, phone and email sales of Heavy Truck & Trailer Parts, ordering and inventory control

• Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

• Competitive benefits package

• Any experience level is worth a look, let us know what you’ve got!

• An established, highly experienced and proficient Heavy Parts Person can be considered for the position of Parts Manager

• We will pay you what you are worth, we do well, you do well!

4909-50 Avenue

Daysland, AB

Kidney Walk

Continued from page 20

The walk is more than about fundraising. “We want to get the word out that we are walking. Kidney disease affects one in 10 people. This event is about bringing community donors and transplant recipients together. We are here for support and we want to let people know that,” said Manuel.

“I’ve been working with the kidney foundation for many years and the walk is a fun time,” said Erhard Pinno. “It is good that the foundation leaders come down and give us direction, share their hopes and plans for the coming year. We are making some contacts and the Kidney Foundation executive director Flavia Robles will join us as well. Our goal is to have the costs of the event sponsored, so it isn’t a cost to the organization. We had about 60 participants in the walk last year.”

The Kidney Foundation provides free programs and services that support their financial, emotional and mental wellness. Financial burdens should not impact health outcomes.

Apply

6809-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-8818

Fax 780-672-8809

Email jill@hhbccamrose.ca

“I joined the kidney foundation in 2017 in various roles before taking a step back a couple of years ago. Now I’m back full time. Camrose has been such a good community for us. We try to make it a fun family event,” added Manuel.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS

Estate of DAVID AL AN ELROY TAEGER, late of Camrose, Alber ta, who died on November 22, 2022

If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by September 28, 2023, and provide details of your claim with ERIC BARSTAD of Farnham West Stolee Kambeit z LLP, Barristers and Solicitors at 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS

Estate of the late PAUL ALFRED WEREMCZUK , of Camrose, Alber ta, who died on May 29, 2023.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by September 28, 2023, and provide details of your claim with STEPHEN K AMBEIT Z of Farnham West Stolee Kambeit z LLP Barristers and Solicitors at 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7.

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

Approximately four million people have kidney disease in Canada and that has grown 31 per cent since 2011. About 52,000 Canadians are being treated for kidney failure and treatment for those with end-stage kidney disease includes 57 per cent on dialysis and 43 per cent have a functioning transplant, and every dollar donated goes toward maintaining and increasing those numbers so more people suffering with kidney disease can receive the help they need.

Being an organ donor could mean the difference between a recipient living the best life they can or ultimately life and death.

Participants wishing to support the cause but desire to walk on their own, are encouraged to send a photo of their own walk and tag the Kidney Walk on social media.

To register for the Camrose 2023 Kidney Walk, visit kidneywalk.ca and look for the Camrose section.

Donations are also welcome on the day of the event and walkers will receive a shirt to wear in support of the Kidney Walk.

A barbecue will follow the two- or five-kilometre walk.

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.

BGC Camrose is currently looking for an individual to establish and implement a Fund Development Strategy for our organization. BGC Camrose is a not-for-profit organization that provides a wide variety of Social / Recreational / Educational / Leadership programs to children and youth. This is a six month (35 hours/week) position.

Rate of pay: $28-$30/hour

Duties include:

• Expand donor base through research, development and cultivation of relationships with individuals, corporations and foundations

• Establish a fundraising plan by setting a revenue goal, planning and providing details on how to execute a variety of fundraising campaigns

• Research other revenue generating opportunities

• Review and evaluate current fee schedules

Required skills:

• Previous experience in fund development

• Extensive knowledge of Camrose and area

• Experience with grant research and proposal writing

Please email resumés to rees@camroseboysandgirlsclub.ca

Position will be closed when a suitable applicant is found

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.

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

Internet Installation Contractor

Mundare/Ryley - MCSnet is seeking a Full-Time Internet Installation Contractor for the Mundare/Ryley area.

You will be the face of MCSnet and will complete internet installations and service calls within MCSnet’s service area. We are looking for highly motivated and independent individuals who can provide our customers with quality service and expertise. The successful candidate will be fully trained using MCSnet’s customer service policies and our own internally designed software.

Duties Include: Performing all installation functions associated with the addition, modification and removal of MCSnet’s technology equipment and hardware including testing, drilling and running cabling, terminating network indoor and outdoor ethernet cable into RJ-45 ends.

LICENSED JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Oil changes and general ser vices

* Tire mounting and balancing

* Driveline and brake repairs

* Engine diagnosis and repairs

* Full par ts replacements on all makes and models

* Vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs

* Must be able to lif t over 50 lbs

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

Job Type: Full -time

Salar y: $30 to $40 per hour

Strong computer and technical skills are required.

Must be able to operate power tools skillfully.

Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

Requirements: visit mcsnet.ca for more info & Full Job Profile

Must have a Ltd. Company with commercial insurance and WCB Account.

Must have a WCB Account.

Must have a clean criminal record check.

Must possess tools to perform internet installations and service calls.

DEATHS

Allan Robert Nordstrom of Camrose, on, August 4, at 85 years of age.

Terry McCrea of Camrose, on August 24, at 71 years of age.

Orville Leonard Rupertus of Camrose, on August 24, at 86 years of age.

Send your resume to: hr@corp.mcsnet.ca

Bene ts: Extended health care

Schedule: Day shif t, Monday to Friday

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

Camrose Composite High School Grad Class of 1973

Let’s celebrate 50 years!

When: Saturday, September 16, 2023

Time: 5:00 pm on

Place: Alice Hotel

Spread the word!

GRAND OPENING

Murray Green, Camrose Booster City of Camrose deputy mayor Don Rosland, fifth from right, cut the ribbon to mark the opening of Xtreme Equipment Camrose-Kubota, the new Kubota dealership, along with general manager Tony Noel, branch manager Cody Walker and Andrew Marshall, vice president of sales and marketing, dealer development from Pickering, ON.

Students heading back to school

By Murray Green

The Battle River School Division (BRSD) has a new superintendent for the upcoming school year.

BRSD welcomes superintendent Rhae-Ann Holoien into the fold. She is honoured to begin her leadership role with BRSD and is enthusiastic about upcoming achievements that BRSD staff and students will celebrate throughout the year.

“As we step into the new school year, I’m brimming with enthusiasm and optimism for what lies ahead,” said Holoien. “The start of this academic journey provides many opportunities, where ‘Every Student, Every Day, a Success’ is not just our vision, but a guiding principle. This vision will drive us to foster growth, inspire learning and celebrate the achievements of each and every

Tricky turn

student.”

From fresh starts to amazing accomplishments, BRSD is setting the stage for an exciting journey through the 2023-24 school year.

On Tuesday, August 29, BRSD staff members are welcomed back for a division wide learning day. This marks the first day in many years that all staff will come together to celebrate the start of the new school year.

BRSD doors swing open for students on Tuesday, September 5. While heading back into the classrooms, there is a mix of excitement and nerves.

Teachers and staff members are ready to guide and inspire on this journey of learning and growth together.

Also, keep in mind the need for more alertness as children walk to school and

cross the streets. Remember to watch for school buses stopping to pick children up in the city, towns and along the highway.

Recent government revisions that decreased the distance for students to be eligible to ride the bus, means that the school division has many more riders on our buses. To address the increase of ridership while providing efficient service, BRSD has redesigned the City of Camrose transportation system. We have added an extra route in Camrose, and introduced in-town transportation options for eligible rural students in Daysland, Sedgewick, Killam, Tofield, Bashaw, and Viking. We have also added rural bus routes to Forestburg, Round Hill, and Camrose Rural, ensuring quicker and more convenient travel.

Don't sugarcoat life for your baby. When you do that "here comes the airplane" thing with their food on a spoon, be sure to include a three-hour layover in Calgar y.

Let's just put pockets in all women's clothing –swimsuits, under wear, socks. Don't worr y about why, just put them there and we will use them.

Growing up, I wanted to go on adventures. Now, as an adult, I just want to eat bread without consequences. I love millennials so much. They turned skipping break fast into "intermittent fasting." That's so creative!

You cannot expect a kid who grew up playing with Hot Wheels cars to become an adult who is content with only owning one vehicle at a time

Why doesn't someone invent a clear toaster so you can see how toasted your toast is while it's toasting?

Me: "I have a cut under my ngernail."

Universe: "Excellent, I will send you an unusually high number of encounters with citrus fruit."

Social media is the adult version of having imaginar y friends.

I went to order a book this morning, but they said I needed t wo more to qualif y for free shipping, so I found ve others that I wanted anyway, and now 12 books are on the way.

I always double check that our garage door is closed at night. I don't want someone stealing all the stu we've been tr ying to get rid of for years.

Adult Friendship

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week Spectacular character home

By Lori Larsen

There is character and charm around every corner of this stunning home located in the Augustana district. An easy walk to the university or to Jubilee Park makes it an ideal location.

Built in 1950, this home has features unique to that era in a category all of its own combined with beautiful new touches such as crown moldings, wide white trim and hardwood floors running throughout the home.

The large entryway has arched features and classic columns welcoming you into the large open concept kitchen and dining area or living room, and a gorgeous winding staircase leading to the second level.

In the kitchen, crisp white cabinets are accented with black countertops, and a builtin pantry provides lots of storage. Adjacent to the kitchen is a bright dinette area nestled in a bay of windows.

The living room is spectacular with an entire wall of built-in shelves, and just off the living room is a bonus room, also with built-in shelves, where you can have your home office or library.

A three-piece bathroom and back mud room complete the main level.

The second level has a four-piece bathroom, four bedrooms and a den area that once again features built-in shelving, however, it could be used as a fifth bedroom.

The primary bedroom is a homeowner’s delight with a walkthrough closet and fourpiece en suite that has been stylishly updated.

The downstairs is completely finished with a large family/games room area and spacious laundry area with builtin cabinets.

Enjoy tinkering in the privacy of the secluded fenced backyard or on the deck, where you can escape for some solitude.

This home, located at 4606-48 Street and priced at $387,500, is a must-see in order to appreciate its incredible charm and wonderful location. For a personal viewing, contact Graham Wideman at:

Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or Cell 780-679-8384

Graham Wideman

All I need is a friend who says they are on their way over, so I nd motivation to clean the house in a panic, but then they cancel, leaving me alone in a clean house.

Male friendships and female friendships are so di erent. My wife knows all her closest friends' blood t ypes. I get Christmas cards from two old friends who can't even spell my name correctly

Adult friendship is saying, "Let me call you back", hanging up and calling back three or four days later, and no one takes it personally

Being an adult means you have a total of three friends who all live in di erent par ts of the country and periodically send each other videos of weird dogs and say, "This made me think of you."

We all have that one friend who, when you go out with them, it feels like they're a local politician who knows everyone on ear th, and you're their weird mute friend who just lef t the house for the rst time in eight years.

An adult friendship means exchanging bir thday gif ts, but not until three months after the actual bir thday.

I have some great friends, but when I text my friend Trina, "So sorr y we are running late to your daughter's par ty," she will reply, "We are also running late to her par ty." Everyone needs a friend like that

A plus side to being my friend is that you can come to my house in your pajamas and I won't judge you because I will also be in my pajamas. There are two types of mom friends:

The Brendas – You need to clean your house from top to bottom before they come over for a play date.

The Nicoles – When they come over for a play date, they tr y and help you nd out where that weird smell is coming from.

Adult life is constantly saying to your friends, "Let's do something soon!" and before you know it, six months have gone by.

Ron Pilger, Camrose Booster

A sharp turn at the intersection of 50 Street and 48 Avenue ended poorly for this truck driver on August 25, resulting in the destruction of the traffic control device.