October 10, 2023 Camrose Booster

Every experienced firefighter has attended a house fire And the odds are significant that the relevant fire started in the kitchen

Cooking Safety Starts with You

is this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme Fire Prevention Week continues through October 14

Cooking safety means ensuring your appliances are in as-new working order It means keeping combustibles, including: oven mitts, wooden spoons, curtains and other items far from hot surfaces

It means being prepared to extinguish a stove or oven fire quickly using the right technique It’s imperative to remember that a grease fire cannot be fought with water, or by transferring a flaming pot over to the sink Starving a stovetop grease fire of oxygen, done by sliding a lid over the pan or pot until it has completely cooled, is the solution which could save you, your family and your property Closing the oven door tightly and leaving it closed when fire flares up inside could also be your lifesaver . Always remember to shut off burners or the oven control after a lid is in place or the oven door is secure

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Camrose Fire Captain Jeff Knopf knows the value of cooking with maximum safety in mind. Point out

Photo by Ron Pilger

Nav-CARE program moves under Camrose & District FCSS

By Lori Larsen

In an effort to ensure services offered to residents of Camrose and area are umbrellaed under the organization that best fits individual program mandates, the Nav-CARE program, formerly under the Hospice Society of Camrose and District, will now be housed under Camrose & District Family and Community Support Services (CDFCSS).

“It makes sense within the FCSS mandate,” explained CDFCSS executive director Lyndel Kasa adding that the program will remain the same with no changes to the high standard of services and levels of training for volunteers.

“One of the FCSS provincial prevention priorities is to promote and encourage active engagement in the community. Another priority is to enhance access to social supports. So Nav-CARE is a natural fit within our prevention mandate.”

The only change impacting the clients of NavCARE and Nav-CARE volunteers is that the program will now be offered out of the CDFCSS offices located at 4821–51 Street.

“The Nav-CARE volunteer coordinator will now work out of the CDFCSS office (as noted above) and the Nav-CARE volunteer coordinator out of the Flagstaff FCSS office will continue as usual,” said Kasa.

“The Hospice Society is really excited about the fact that we as the Hospice Society will be able to focus again on our original mandate which is end of life care and grief and bereavement support,” said Hospice Society of Camrose and District board chair Nancy Howard.

“While the Nav-CARE program is a great program it is on the fringes of our (Hospice’s) mandate so we were more than happy that FCSS will be taking that Nav-CARE piece over.”

Nav-CARE (Navigation-Connecting, Accessing, Resourcing and Engaging) is a free volunteer navigation program that seeks to improve the quality of life of persons living with declining health.

Specially trained and screened volunteer navigators help clients access resources and services in their community, while providing companionship and emotional support and ultimately establishing a

caring, trusting relationship with the client in all aspects of their life.

Howard noted that all current Nav-CARE clients will remain with their current volunteers.

“The important thing is the cooperation between our two agencies,” indicated Kasa. “We will help NavCARE volunteers and clients with the transition but also look forward to continue working in collaboration with the Hospice Society in other aspects of programming and services.”

Anyone, 18-years of age and over, interested in becoming a Nav-CARE volunteer or clients wishing to sign up to be a part of the Nav-CARE program and book a volunteer, are asked to contact the Camrose & District FCSS office by telephone at 780-672-0141.

For more information on the Nav-CARE program or any services or programs offered through Camrose & District FCSS visit the website at camrosefcss.ca.

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Feeling thankful

Every few years, my birthday happens during Thanksgiving weekend. This is one of those years.

In the days before Thanksgiving Day, I receive birthday cards in the mail, birthday e-mails and text and Facebook messages.

Most years, I also hear a “happy birthday” chorus on the phone in multi-part harmony. (I especially enjoy the part where they sing Happy birthday to mom/Bonnie/ grandma” simultaneously.)

I’m thankful for the many precious people in my life. So far, it’s been a good year!

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At times when I’ve been cranky and somebody advised me to, “Count your blessings,” I usually found it eye-rollingly irritating. Clearly that person didn’t understand the real world.

Since then, I’ve come to be thankful for thankfulness. I’ve learned that being thankful is actually a gift to the person who is thankful. The more I look for things to be thankful for, the more things I find to be thankful for, and the more joy I feel. Huge benefit.

On the other hand, on cranky days when I’m critical and grumpy, it’s easy to see bad things everywhere I look. “And not only that… yadda yadda yadda…”

I’ve decided that “beauty (and everything else) is in the eye of the beholder.” On good days, I remember to behold many things that make me feel thankful.

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Turns out research verifies my impressions. (I love it when science confirms wisdom that many people already understand.)

According to an article by Craig and Mark Kielburger, “research in the field of neuroscience and psychology suggests that negative emotions restrict our focus and limit our ability to think of new ideas. Positive emotions increase creative output and activate neural pathways associated with creative thought.”

Who knew that feeling thankful could activate “neural pathways of creative thought”? That’s not something I would have figured out on my own.

In Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, psychologist Michael Mantell said studies show that feeling thankful lowers stress, blood pressure and cholesterol and boosts our immune system. Maybe we could lower public health costs for drugs, surgery and medical care by feeling thankful!

Studies also show that feeling thankful contributes to positive youth development, improved academic performance and higher self-esteem. Ask young people to start noticing their favourite moments of the day. They do get past eye-rolling. The benefits to them include more happiness, optimism, bonding, kindness and other huge payoffs.

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A book called The Magic by Rhonda Byrne describes the benefits of feeling thankful and maps out a 28-day gratitude program. Among the activities, each morning you write 10 things you’re grateful for, and each evening you ask yourself, “What’s the best thing that happened today?” In other words, you “book-end” the beginning and end of your day with feeling thankful.

I’ve worked my way through the 28-day gratitude activities several times. Each time, I’ve been amazed by the difference it makes to my happiness level. I’ve also noticed that each time has included at least one occurrence that seemed almost miraculous.

When I notice that my thankful level is below par, I know it’s time to reactivate the 28-day gratitude process.

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When my mom lived in a seniors’ lodge, she said that when someone asked residents, “How are you?” they would often answer, “Grateful!” They were just glad to be breathing for another day.

Thanksgiving weekend is past, but every day is a good day to look for things to give thanks for.

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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.

Canada Post

I naively thought that Canada Post is committed to providing mail service to the public. I thought that “service” actually meant “service” and if there was a problem that Canada Post was made aware of, they would actually answer concerns/complaints in a timely manner. Residents of the 5400 block of 51 and 52 Streets in Camrose have found out this isn’t the case. For 40+ years these two blocks have received door-to-door mail delivery. That ceased on September 11, but no notice was given to anyone. The mail delivery just stopped. It took multiple complaints to the main Post Office in Camrose, to the 1-800-2671177 or 1-866-607-6301 Customer Service line and online complaints by many affected households before anyone got any “official” notification that we will have to go to the main Post Office to get our mail. This notification letter was dated October 3, three full weeks after mail delivery was suspended. I got mine on October 6 when I picked

up my mail. All the letter indicates is that a “Delivery Safety Assessment” is being conducted in our area; no indication of what the safety concern is, no tentative date of completion of assessment is given. According to the letter, if we have any questions, we are to contact the toll-free Customer Service Team or go on line to get support. The letter is signed “Local Supervisory Team.” The local supervisory team doesn’t actually speak to the public even when the public asks to speak to them. At least my request has not been responded to.

Ours is a quiet residential area. We don’t have public sidewalks on our streets but people walk on our street every day. I walk at least twice daily even while on crutches a few weeks ago. Children play and ride their bikes. The Camrose Booster carriers deliver the paper weekly, sometimes in the dark during the winter.

This is the type of service that comes from a monopoly. What other business would you continue

to use that gives you such poor and disrespectful service other than Canada Post? We have no choice but to use Canada Post for our mail. Our tax dollars pay for this. Where is their accountability to us? I urge anyone who is affected by this poor service to contact Canada Post Customer Service/support.

Cheryl Chetney, Camrose

Non-political

I am a volunteer with the Community Spaghetti supper.

Last Wednesday, someone attended the supper and handed out some politically oriented pamphlets. Our group was not made aware of this until after the supper. We are volunteers non-denominational, not politically affiliated and non-judgmental. Therefore, if people want to further their political projects, please take it elsewhere.

We are volunteers. Thank you to all of the volunteers.

Gail Reimer, Camrose

NEW HOMES

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Animal Shelter Society vice-president Susan Hertel, left, and shelter manager Matthew McKeil were busy finding new homes for rabbits and cats during the Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre adoption day on September 30. Lumber and materials buyer Jody Blouin, below left, presented Jeannette Smith and her dog Conzuela with a new freezer. She in turn gave it to her daughter.

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• Camrose placed a close second in the 10,001 to 20,000 population category in the National Communities in Bloom competition; which promotes community pride and beautification. Mayor Norm Mayer and Chris Clarkson, City Parks Director attended the awards ceremony in Winnipeg. Although Camrose lost to Esquimalt, BC, it was recognized for its urban parks system, which the judges said was second to none.

• Rural students in Grades one to four were invited to participate in Alberta Agriculture’s Farm Safety Program sponsored by John Deere Limited Participants were asked to think of one of their favourite things about a safe farm. Then asked to draw a picture or tell a story to tell why they think a safe farm makes a great place to grow. Three students from the Round Hill School were winners of John Deere knapsacks from Crawford & Company in Camrose. Company Sales Director, Dale Uglem, presented the knapsacks to local winners: Arlo Grundberg, Lars Welde and Tyler Lindstrand.

• Neighbourhood Youth Center Executive Director Patrick Dillon reported that after-school programs attracted an average of 401 participants on a monthly basis, and an average regular attendance of 104. He said that the success of the various programs offered by NYC can be attributed to the partnerships developed with various agencies and organizations throughout the community

• A poison gas crisis developed about 4:30 pm on October 2, when a Sun Oil gas well on the north side of Red Deer Lake blew and began to belch poisonous hydrogen sulfide into the air. The plume of gas moved in a northeasterly direction at about eight miles per hour towards New Norway and the junction of Highways 13 and 21. Farm residents in the path left their homes and the Village of New Norway was evacuated in the early evening. Corporal Bill McIndoe of the Camrose Detachment of the RCMP took command of the situation, directing operations from headquarters in Camrose, while Staff Sergeant Ray Leurer of Red Deer operated from a mobile command post on the site. RCMP from Wetaskiwin, Ponoka, Red Deer, Stettler Bashaw and Stettler rushed in to assist with the task of notifying people in the area of the imminent danger, calling at every home in 140 square miles. Soon after the eruption, Stuart Bailey of Camrose answered the call of the local RCMP for an aircraft to fly over the scene to aid in determining the extent of the gas cloud and predicting its behaviour

Peter Fearnehough, Coordinator of the Emergency Measures Organization in the City of Camrose, activated his group of about fifty volunteers following the evacuation of New Norway and area. During the active period until about 3:00 am, 202 evacuees were registered, billets were arranged as necessary, and coffee and sandwiches served throughout the night. Mr. Fearnehough noted that many Camrose residents offered their homes as needed for evacuees, and volunteer offers were more than required.

Hal Yerxa, owner of Radio Station CFCW and News Director Mike Goetz set up shop at RCMP Headquarters, getting messages as they arrived from RCMP members in the field. Along with announcers Bill Tuele and Dennis Sherbanuk, they broadcast accurate, up-to-the minute reports to anxious listeners. Mr. Yerxa pointed out that the other members of the CFCW staff filled the gaps behind the scenes. Cpl. McIndoe of the RCMP said, “I can’t praise CFCW enough for the fantastic job they did. The news was on the air immediately and accurately, averting any tendency of the public at large to panic.”

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Ski club open for season, hosts film festival

By Murray Green

Now that it is October, the Camrose Ski Club is gearing up for a busy season.

“Anyone who makes use of the ski and bike trails is invited to purchase a membership in the Ski Club. Benefits of having a membership include

access to programs for all ages from three to 93. Programs are for all ability levels, from beginners to recreational to nationally competitive. Other benefits are communication about all club sport events including biking and running; Nordic (cross-country) skiing and biathlon winter programs;

regularly groomed skate and classic technique trails throughout the Stoney Creek Valley and additional trails at the Camrose Golf Course and the opportunity to join local events,” said Brianna Schultz, communications coordinator for the Camrose Ski Club.

All Camrose Ski Club

members automatically become members of Nordiq Alberta and Nordiq Canada.

“You will join and meet a great community of friends and families that enjoy skiing and outdoor fun year-round. Membership fees are used for service and maintenance of trail grooming equipment as well as

A new general practice physician Dr. David Bolofinde began practicing this summer in Camrose, bringing improved access to health care to the city and surrounding area.

A new family physician Dr. Kelly Enakirerhi is now available to provide care to Camrose and area residents after opening practice at the Smith Medical Clinic.

A newly recruited family physician Dr. Adetola Lawal is now providing care to Daysland and area residents after opening practice at the Daysland Medical Clinic.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to recruit for physicians across Alberta to meet community needs.

trail improvement projects,” added Brianna.

The Camrose Ski Club provides a wide variety of programs for all ages and ability levels of skiers. “Our mission is to create opportunities for recreational and competitive Nordic (crosscountry) skiing and biathlon. Further information on each of our programs can be found on our website,” shared Brianna.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival 2023 will be held on Saturday, October 14 at 7 p.m. in the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.

“That evening we will join together as a community to enjoy another edition of award-winning films and stories all about getting outside in all seasons. Camrose Ski Club is proud to be the community sponsor of this awesome event (the club receives a part of every ticket sold),” added Brianna.

A Camrose Ski Club Equipment Swap is going to be held. “Need some outdoor equipment this winter? Have some to sell?

The Camrose Ski Club will be hosting the annual Ski Swap on October 28 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. All outdoor gear is welcome. Check out our website for details on selling and buying,” concluded Brianna.

Fall Machinery Consignment Auction

Listing includes a Dispersal for John’s Grader Ser vice AND a Dispersal for Rob Olson. Plus selling an offsite Acreage Equipment and Blacksmith Equipment Sale for Walter and Arleen Schwengler AND an Estate Dispersal of Woodworking Tools (Closes October 23)

• N/U IA 19’ ramp w/ 32,000 lbs. capacity

• N/U TMG 3-PTH post hole digger

• Kubota 12” 3-PTH post hole auger

• Red Rock 1000 silage block cutter

• Russel Hi-Way Patrol #2 8’ grader

• Degelman hyd. rock picker

• Rock-O-Matic rock picker

Main Locat ion: 3940-50 Avenue – Rimbey, AB

Sale Star ts on October 20, 2023 and Ends on October 24, 2023 ~ 5 Rings Selling

• 2005 Freightliner S/A tank truck w/ 2012 TBW 9000 L tank

• 2014 Dodge Ram 5500 4x4 QC flat

deck truck w/ Palfinger PK8501 picker

• 2012 Dodge Ram 5500 4x4 QC flat

deck truck w/ Palfinger BK6001 picker

• Champion 720A VHP grader

• Gardner Denver screw type air compressor

• Stanford 480V NG 3 phase gen set

• 2 - N/U 28’ blow down vessel mtd. on a trailer

• 2004 Trapco 10’x30’ T/A office trailer

• N/U TMG 48” brush flail mower for an excavator

• N/U IA 160R 16’ and 140R 14’ graders

• N/U IA 12’ and 10’ box scrapers

• Accell Acupress 150 ton metal break

• Hankinson RDh-1550 automatic twin tower air dr yer

• ICE 750,000 BTU natural gas heater

• Onan 30 KW natural gas heater

• ThermDynamics flameless diesel fired heater SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS

• JD 270 Skid Steer w/ full cab

• Case 1816 Skid Steer

• Clark 720 Skid Steer

• Thomas T133 Skid Steer

• HUGE assor tment of new skid steer attachments including backhoe attachments, hyd. breaker, post pounder snow blades and pushers, snow blower, rototillers, trenchers, auger heads, self dumping dumpster, plate tamper, brush cutter, root rake, tree shears, tree /post pullers, trailer movers and rock skeleton and grapple, root rake grapple, skeleton, grapple, snow and smooth buckets

SEEDING AND TILL AGE

• N/U IA R2432 10’ offset disc

• N/U IA 2224X 3-PTH disc

• Cockshutt 252 16’ disc

• Frontier 5’ disc

• IHC 645 21’ Vibrachisel cultivator

• IHC 70 6-bottom plow

• IHC 5-bottom plow

• JD 55A 3- bottom plow

• Allied 40’ folding diamond harrows

• 45’ tine harrows w/ draw bar

• Assor t. of N/U finishing, ditch bank flail and rough cut mowers

• N/U TMG 83” 3-PTH rototiller

• Agric 7’ 3-PTH rototiller

• Allied 6’ 3-PTH snow blower

• Linden trail type post pounder

• N/U TMG 30” and 27” sawmills

• Wallenstein log splitter

• Shopbuilt PTO driven wood splitter

• N/U TMG 4” PT and 3-PTH wood chippers

• M&W 3-PTH wood chipper

• Standard Iron Works Ind. grade lumber planer

• N/U IA 7’ smooth grapple bucket for JD

158 FEL

• 1997 IHC 4900 Derrick Digger w/ Simon Teleconnect Commander 4045

Digger Derrick

• 1982 GMC 5 T 6x6 truck - built by Bombardier

• 1993 Freightliner T/A 16’ gravel truck w/ highlif t and grain end gates

• 1968 Ford Mercur y F350 dually gravel

truck - rare

• 2002 Ford F350 4x4 FD dually truck

• 1988 Dodge 350 4x4 dually welding truck w/ Lincoln SA200 welder

• 1981 Ford F150 2WD truck w/ dump box

• Renn Industries 14’ gravel box TR AILERS

• Aspen 50’ 16 wheel Hi-Way trailer

AWD SUV

• 2008 Ford Edge F WD 4-dr. SUV

• 2007 Ford Expedition 4x4 SUV

• 2014 Jeep Compass 4x4 SUV

• 2012 Dodge Journey RT AWD SUV

• 2016 Chr ysler 200 L X 4-dr. car

FEED AND STR AW

• Large selection of silage and hay bales, green feed, straw and small square bales sold offsite

CAT TLE EQUIPMENT

• 1996 IHC 4000 S/A silage feed wagon truck w/ Harsh 502H box

• JD 135 feed mixer w/ LH discharge and scale

• Accublend Alfa Laval HM 500 silage wagon w/ scale

• Hanke 3000 3-auger mixer wagon

• 2 - Schuler 175BF silage feed wagons

• 1988 utility 45’ T/A Hi-Boy trailer

• Load King 39’ T/A low boy equipment

trailer

• 2016 Gerr y ’s hay rack log trailer

• 2006 Peerless T/A heavy haul Jeep

hitch

• 2008 Thermo King 53’ T/A reefer van

• 1983 Reliance 14’ T/A gravel pup trailer

• 2013 Stealth 25’ V-nosed T/A enclosed trailer

• 2011 Haulmark 24’ T/A enclosed trailer

• 2021 Southland Royal 22’ T/A cargo trailer

• 2014 Cargo Mate 16’ T/A enclosed trailer

• 2009 Blazer 16’ S/A enclosed trailer

• 2003 Interstate 12’ S/A enclosed trailer

• 2009 Continental T/A cargo trailer w/ hot water pressure washer and all accessories

• 2003 Road Clipper 34’ T/A GN FD trailer

• 2004 Trail Tech 31’ tri-axle BP FD trailer

• 2004 Trail Tech 24’ deck over T/A BP

FD trailer

• 2001 Eagle Iron 18’ T/A BP FD trailer

• 1992 Royal 4-horse 20’ T/A angle haul horse trailer

• Titan 30’ T/A GN stock trailer

• 2006 Southland 12’ T/A BP dump trailer

MISCELL ANEOUS

• 2008 Ford Fusion 4-dr. car

• 2012 Audi Q7 diesel SUV

• 2004 BMW X5 AWD station wagon

• 2002 Subaru Forester station wagon

• 2006 Volkswagen New Jetta 4-dr. car

• 2022 Nash aluminum sled deck w/ ramp RECRE ATIONAL, L AWN AND GARDEN

• 2014 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 S/S ATV

• 2012 Polaris Razor S800 4x4 S/S ATV

• 2006 Kawasaki 650 Brute Force 4x4 quad

• 1998 Polaris Big Boss 6x6 ATV

• 2006 Argo 6-wheel Bigfoot

• N/U TMG 60” Ind. AT V finishing mower

• 2007 Cherokee Lite 29’ T/A BP holiday trailer

• 1983 Ford Econoline 26’ cutaway motorhome

• 2007 Larson 17’ fibreglass boat w/ inboard motor and trailer

• Honda CMT250C motorcycle

• 2002 Arctic Cat 800 snowmobile

• 2005 Arctic Cat M7 700 snowmobile

• 2005 Arctic Cat 660 snowmobile

• 1998 Arctic Cat 700 snowmobile

• 2011 Spor t Club alum. S/A drive on BP trailer

• 2006 Triton 12’ drive on S/A snowmobile Trailer

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

• JD 569 premium round baler

• JD 569 round baler

• MF 560 round baler

• JD 368 square baler

• 2 - JD 24T square balers

• Case IH 8340 10’ mower conditioner

• Haybob 330 3-PTH rake

• Hay Saver 8-wheel V rake

• MF 36 11’ side delivery rake

• NH 56R side deliver y rake

HARVEST EQUIPMENT

• 2 - MF 510 SP combine

• IHC 1460 SP combine

• Brandt 1685HP 16”x85’ grain auger

• West field MX100 10”x60’ swing auger

• Allied 6”x36’ grain auger

• 10”x12’ ground auger

OTHER EQUIPMENT

• Land Pride Great Plains 5’ 3-PTH Quickpass golf course seeder

• 3 - Highline HD7000 bale processors

• Highline Bale Pro 6600 bale processor

• Haybuster 256 bale shredder

• 2 - Gehl 1580 square bale processors

• Compu Blend 600 mixer mill

• Farmking Y100 PTO roller mill

• HUGE selection of livestock sheds, feed bunks, fenceline feeders, 24’ stand up panels, 24’ windboard panels, bale feeders, gates and panels, plus much much more

TRUCKS

2013 IHC transtar 8400 T/A cab and

Includes a dispersal of blacksmith equipment (rare blowers and anvils) and selling over 1000+ lots of miscellaneous including bee keeping equipment, tools, toolboxes and cabinets, building materials, planters, landscaping and gardening supplies, spruce and poplar firewood, new and used fence posts, tires, large selection of saddles and tack , assor tment of round and square tubing, plus 2-3/8” 2-7/8” and 3-1/2” joints of pipe plus tubing (various sizes) large assor tment of planed lumber, rough cut spruce and poplar lumber in various sizes and wind board lumber

TRUCKS, CARS AND SUVs

Selling over 300 vehicles, plus a large selection of classic vehicles

• 2018 GMC 2500 SLT 4x4 CC SB truck

• 2000 Haulmark 12’ drive on T/A BP snowmobile trailer

• 2015 Husqvarna 54” Zero Turn lawn mower

• Plus a large selection of lawn mowers, rototillers, snow blowers, driveway and bi-par ting gates

BUILDINGS

• Several single trip 5 and 2-door secans, plus smaller containers

• N/u pre- fab 13’ tiny cube home

• 2 - N/u 1-stall mobile toilet units

• HUGE selection of new 40’x60’, 30’x85’, 30’x70’, 30’x40’, 20’x40’, 20’x30’ and 18’x30’ fabric buildings. Plus car por ts, garages, green houses, sheds and much much more

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AUCTION SALE – ALDER FL ATS

• Address: 3 Hw y 13E, Alder flats, Alber ta

• Legal: Lot 1, Blk 6, Plan 8920591

• 2012 Kenwor th W900L T/A Hi-Way truck

• Cat 322c hyd. excavator

• Case 580L backhoe w/ 20” bucket

• Cat TH63 forklif t

• Hyster H60XN propane forklif t

• Hamm DB3K asphalt compactor

• Ty Crop 300 golf course pull type over seeder

• Ty Crop Propass 180 top dresser for a golf course

• N/U rock screener/griz zly bar

• N/U TMG 70” topsoil rock screen

• 2002 Western Star 4900 T/A Hi-Way truck

• Selling a 0.840 acre real estate lot with a 1440 sq. f t. church (sells with all accessories) and a 1993 Winalto 16’x56’ 2-bedroom mobile home ( furnished ). Complete listing, terms and conditions available on our website. For viewing, please contact Sandra at 780-388-3757 or Merlyn at 780-514-4708.

Real Estate transactions are being handled by Morrison Realty – Kim Hughes 403-704-3141 and Allen Olson 403-783-0556.

Returning to Camrose…

Next Orthotic Clinic at the Smith Clinic, Duggan Mall on Thursday, November 16th

You r f undraisers, your break fa sts, or d inners, your t ic ket sales, ra es or a ny other act iv it y that w il l help your c lub or organizat ion t hr ive (or sur vive) c a n be posted, at no c ha rge, on one of the best commu nit y apps i n Nor t h A merica!

Question: Will Victim Services be negatively impacted now that it has been absorbed by the CPS?

Answer:

The short answer is no. The transition of Victim Ser vices from an independent non-profit entity, to becoming a part of the Camrose Police Service, fully funded by the province, will be seamless. They will occupy the same office space within our building, provide the same services and maintain continuity of current files. If anything, service delivery will improve, as we will have an additional two part time advocates over and above the current full time position. We have also committed to maintaining coverage in the Camrose County area until the province can set up a regional board for that area. On behalf of Camrose Police Service I would like to thank the work of the previous board that managed Victim Services.

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

Hospice welcomes new volunteer coordinator

By Lori Larsen

The Hospice Society of Camrose and District is pleased to welcome new volunteer coordinator Patty Schulte to the team.

Hailing from a cattle farm just outside of Strome, Patty brings with her over 20 years of experience as a volunteer coordinator and work in the palliative care unit at the Killam Auxiliary Hospital.

“I have a strong belief in life journeys as well as volunteerism and a great respect for both,” noted Patty.

“I have a great sense of empathy and compassion for others and this job requires that.”

Patty admits that her sense of humour is also one of her strong suits. “Which we definitely need for this type of work.”

Excited to be working with the Hospice team and amazing group of volunteers Patty has an open door policy and is looking forward to meeting each and every volunteer.

“We (Hospice Society of Camrose and District Board and staff) are excited that Patty is on board,” commented Hospice Society of Camrose and District Board chairperson Nancy Howard. “After having the volunteer coordinator position vacant we have really come to appreciate how much work goes into coordinating all the things that need to happen in order to fulfill our mandate.

“Having a person with a background with volunteerism is really key to success and we are looking forward to having Patty in the community and introducing her to the community.”

Join the members of Hospice Society Board and staff during the Annual General Meeting to be held on October 24 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Hospice Board room located on the lower level of the Senior’s Centre, 5415-49 Avenue.

This would be a great opportunity to come and meet Patty and learn more about the great work of the Hospice Society of Camrose and District.

The Hospice Society welcomes anyone (ages 18 and over) to become a volunteer and reap the rewards of lending assistance to those traversing this important, but sometimes challenging, time in a person’s life journey.

For more information on the Hospice Society of Camrose and District visit the website at camrosehospice.org.

Rita’s share: $8008 ✽

City increases staff safety for utility shutoff

By Lori Larsen

During the September 26 City of Camrose Regular Council meeting, council approved administration to proceed with drafting the following amendments to the Annual Fees & Charges Bylaw and the Waterworks Bylaw to increase the safety of all staff in the utility shut-off process:

• Establishing a HighRisk Deposit fee in the amount of $700.00 in order to reconnect utilities after a shut-off occurs;

• Increasing the Reconnect/Disconnect Fee from $70.30 to $100.00; and

Local artist inspired by nature

By Lori Larsen

Local artist Judy Barchuck will be the feature artist at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre from October 13 until November 16.

Originally from Halliburton Highlands, Ontario, Judy moved out to Drumheller in 1980 for a summer, then moved to North Battleford. “I had never heard of the place before. I was only 17, but was up to going anywhere.”

She met her husband in North Battleford, where they raised their two children until the children were teenagers, and then moved to Camrose.

“And we have been here every since. I really enjoy Camrose.”

While living in North Battleford, Judy worked as a manager of a flower shop and was delighted to continue that work at a shop in Camrose. “I have been doing it for 28 years,” remarked Judy, adding that she drew from her passion for art with her flower arranging.

“I wasn’t really pursing my art while raising a family. I just didn’t have the time, so put it on the back burner then as they moved out I started up again.”

Judy admits her artistic talent came somewhat naturally, as part of a very artistic family. “I have a sister who is an artist and another sister is a photographer. Coming from the east, I was always around art, everywhere you go with all the tourist towns.”

She began in school with sketching and dabbled a bit in everything but is currently focused on acrylic and a bit of watercolour on canvas .

When she was younger, she won two scholarships for summer studying at the Halliburton Highlands School of Fine Arts. “I did some different things that I may not have done otherwise.”

Having grown up on a farm, Judy enjoyed being outdoors and around animals, which is reflected in her work featuring wildlife.

“Most of my jobs have been related to outdoors with the flowers at the flower shop to being out in nature with the job on the highways, even my current job I am outside a lot.”

Her works vary in topic matter from beautiful landscapes of the mountains or forests to the movement of water, but have also included portraits and streetscapes of a time she spent in Savannah, Georgia. “I went there with my sisters and there were all these street artists. There was so much culture there, and the music and food, everything combined. It inspired me,” said Judy, “The colours and history.”

After returning from the trip, she had a new enthusiasm to pick up her

brushes again to pursue her passion.

“I don’t always plan my paintings and they develop as they go unless it is a specific or commissioned piece,” explained Judy. “I used to do that as a florist. If it wasn’t for a customer or specific order, I would just start creating and it would become whatever.”

Judy finds by doing so, it is less restrictive of her art and it allows her to be more expressive. “I find it calming to do that.”

She admits that while she may not be able to do all genres of art, such as abstract, she definitely has an appreciation for all art forms and the artists that produce them.

“I think art, in any form, is a fundamental necessity,” concluded Judy. “Where else are kids going to learn and expand their interests? It’s important to get kids to try things.”

Judy has been commissioned for several paintings and has shown in galleries within the county, including the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre and The Gallery in Holden.

A variety of Judy’s works including acrylics and watercolour on canvas will be exhibited in the lobby of the Performing Arts Centre free to anyone who would like to enjoy some quiet moments appreciating the arts and another wonderful local talent.

For more information on upcoming art exhibits, visit the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre Facebook page o, if you or someone you know would like to discuss presenting works, contact art curator Jane Cherry at jcherry62@hotmail.com

being turned back on and administration continue to follow collections procedures on the tenant utility account.

2. Increase disconnect/ reconnect fee after a shutoff has transpired from the current charge of $70.30 to $100 with a change in the name from disconnect/reconnect fee to reconnect fee.

• Removing provisions for the residential deposit fee of $324.45 to be waived for new tenant accounts.

During the September 11 City of Camrose Committee of the Whole meeting, City Administration provided a report to Council which included recommendations for reducing the frequency of the event along with other measures to ensure safety of City staff.

The current measures in place to increase staff safety in the event of a utility shut off include:

• Police presence when completing a water shutoff, dependent on assessment of safety risk.

• In potentially unsafe front counter situations, manager attends to the customer for de-escalation.

• Require deposit payment as per the Fees & Charges Bylaw prior to connecting the utility account. The deposit amount required generally increases annually in conjunction with increases to the utility rates in general.

• Mail letters notifying of utility arrears and the date that shutoff will occur if payment is not made by a set date as stated in the letter. This letter is created and mailed when utility arrears are 30 days overdue.

• Make payment arrangements with tenants that have overdue accounts to assist in bringing their account to a current status.

• Training–Front line staff trained to de-escalate conflicts that may arise. The report further outlined recommendations by Administration to reduce the frequency of unsafe conditions:

1. If shut-off occurs, high risk deposit (recommended amount of $700) would be required to re-connect the utilities. The landlord has the option to voluntarily open an account in their name with the water

3. Do not wave deposit fees with a revision to the Waterworks Bylaw stating that after a set date (when bylaw is amended), new tenants are no longer eligible to receive a deposit waiver or have their deposit returned after one year of satisfactory payment history. A refund will only occur when the account is closed and tenant moves.

Recommendations for other measures to ensure City staff safety to be discussed in future budget considerations included: An additional television(s) at the front counter displaying a live camera feed for the entrance and front counter area at City Hall. At this time, Administration does not have a quote or timeline to implement this functionality.

Further to the report, Administration included other measures to reduce physical presence required during shutoffs, for council’s consideration which included shutoffs from the office. Purchasing software that has the capacity to complete a water shutoff in the office instead of physically attending the property. This option would require the replacement of all meters, new software and additional staffing requirements.

City of Camrose Treasury Operations, Financial Services manager Chantel Grant added an option that was not in the report.

“The option to revise the rental agreement to state that if a shutoff of a tenant account does occur the landlord recognizes that an account will then be opened up in the name of the landlord to turn the water back on.

“I know this option does have similarities to the option on the June 12 report whereby some risk is being transferred to the landlord. The difference is the Administration would work with the tenant and the landlord diligently prior to the shutoff occurring and the tenant accounts would still exist in this scenario unless a shutoff occurs.”

Council inquiries during September 11 meeting Councillor Kevin Hycha asked if a landlord can request an update on the tenant’s account.

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Submitted

Local artist Judy Barchuck will be showing at the Lougheed Performing Arts Centre in October and November.

Submitted

One of Judy’s pieces that demonstrates her passion for all things nature and a draw to water and mountains.

CITY OF CAMROSE, CAMROSE COUNTY and VILL AGE OF BITTERN LAKE 2023 HOUSEHOLD HA ZARDOUS WASTE ROUND- UP

Th e oppo rt unit y to dispos e of th os e half -empty cont ainers clut te ring up yo ur home is he re again! Ha za rdou s waste should generall y not be poured down th e drain, dumped on th e ground , or sent to th e La nd fi ll Examples

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Grant replied, “Yes they can,” further explaining that the rental agreement actually has the tenant sign off that the landlord is allowed to request information on the account.

Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy spoke in favour of if the failure comes from the tenant then the City reverts to the landlord, then asked how many times a year does the City have to shut off utilities, or how many people cause issues raising concerns over staff safety.

turpentine, varnish, lacquers

- Pool chemical s

- Wa xe s

- Wood preser va ti ve s

Ever y household uses produc ts in their home an d ga rd en that cont ai n harmful chemical s that should not be disposed of improperly Any contai ner th at cautions about careful use of the product or disposal of the contai ner should be included in the Hazardou s Waste Round- Up When inad ve rtentl y mi xe d together in land fi lls, these chemical s ca n be dangerou s to th e worker s an d enviro nment.

Ma te rial s brough t to th e Round-Up should be ke pt in their original cont ainers Broken or crac ke d cont ainers should be placed inside leak-p ro of packages an d labelled Jars or cans of unidenti fi ed chemical s ca n also be disposed of Simply ta ke them to th e Round-Up an d te ll a staf f member that yo u are unsu re of th e contents

Al l ma te rial s collecte d at th e Household Ha za rdou s Wa ste Round-Up will be so rted classi fi ed mani fe sted packed an d transpor ted by trained staf f. Th e collecte d item s will be ta ke n for proper treatment an d disposal

Friday, October 13 , 2023 , from 3: 00 p. m. to 7: 00 p. m.

Saturd ay, October 14 , 2023 , from 9:00 a.m. to 3: 00 p. m.

Th e Household Ha za rdou s Wa ste Round-Up will be held at th e Camrose Public Works yard West entrance 4201-51 Avenue

Grant said that was difficult to answer statistically because thus far it has not been tracked, however estimated on a monthly basis it would likely be five to seven shut offs and out of that approximately one to two people who are “aggressive”.

“It changes with each scenario,” said Grant adding that it varies from people yelling at staff to threatening staff which also varies in intensity.

Murphy voiced concern about the feasibility of collecting a $700 deposit and asked why, in Option 2, did the camera set up have to change the current use of the television.

With regards to the $700 deposit, Grant indicated that number was discussed in length and was determined as part of reducing the City’s risk without having to transfer to the landlord in the case of a shutoff. “It decreases the risk in the fact that we have that deposit to be used instead of completing the shutoff.”

Th e follow in g item s will be a ccepted; howeve r to reduce progra m co sts, th e preferred recyclin g locations are:

• Pain t at th e Recyclin g Depo t

• Used Oil, Containers , an d Filters at th e La nd fi ll

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With regards to the security camera question, Grant indicated that to her knowledge currently the television is used to display city information for residents. “If the cameras were on all the time displaying the person who is walking into the building you wouldn’t be able to display information about what events are going on in the City. We are just talking about changing the function not adding another screen.”

Murphy expressed concern that this option may give the perception that the City is not very welcoming if the only thing that is presented to the public is them being on camera as opposed to displaying the events and information.

Inquiries were made about the feasibility of adding another screen to accommodate both displaying of information and people walking into the building.

Councillor Lana Broker asked if the increase from the $70.30 to $100 basically covers the cost of City employees having to shut off the water.

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TERRY FOX RUN Submitted

The Camrose edition of the Terry Fox Fun had about 60 participants and 12 volunteers that raised almost $3,500 in the annual run. Camrose has been participating since 1983 and with this year’s donations they have raised more than $156,000 in total. The Ahimsa Yoga event for Terry Fox had 13 participants, as well as additional donors who couldn’t attend. They surpassed their goal of raising $800, with a total of $919 for the one-hour event.

Utility shutoff safety

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Grant said that it does cover the cost but would also act as a deterrent if people have to pay the $100 to have the water turned back on.

Broker agreed with councillor Murphy in that people who can not pay their utility bills will likely not be able to pay the $700 deposit. “I like your idea. I was in the minority on the voting of putting the utility bills in the landlord’s name so this would be kind of a half way which I would be in favour of.”

Francouer agreed with Councillor Broker on the $700 deposit and agreed with councillor Murphy,that while he initially thought the idea of the security cameras was a good idea as a deterrent, understood councillor Murphy’s concern over it taking away from the “welcoming” City ambiance.

“If we could have two screens so we could still show events.”

Francouer also expressed great interest in the measure of having water meters shut off from the office.

City of Camrose Financial Services general manager Travis Bouck said that measure would increase safety for staff having to go out and shut off the water but there would still be the concern over people coming into the City offices who are upset.

Councillor Don Rosland inquired as to how many water accounts there are in Camrose.

Bouck replied that there is roughly 6,000 adding that the tenant accounts are the ones that the City actually shuts off any other accounts (property owners) the payments of outstanding utilities are transferred to taxes.

Bouck indicated that there are approximately 1,300 tenant accounts and 95 percent of the landlord and tenants (accounts) are in good standing. “What we are trying to do is address the frequent flyers. Basically what the City is saying is if you are high risk you have to pay this ($700) or you are not allowed to be a customer. If you can’t pay then you don’t get water. The landlord can always sign up and take the risk. The City has taken the first hit because once it goes over to the landlords’ account we are not going to recover that money.

“The $700 is a high amount but it reflects the risk that those few individuals create.”

Councillor Agnes Hoveland inquired about whether or not the City

VOLU NTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Are yo u inte re sted in contributing to Ci ty Counci l’s decision-mak in g proces s to help shap e yo ur communit y?

It ’s a grea t way to meet new people ! Consider vo lunteering for a Counci l appoin ted Board, Commit tee, Commission or Au thorit y. Th e Ci ty of Camros e is seek in g resident s to fi ll th e followin g va cancies:

Assessment Review Boards (C omposite an d Local) -

1 Member (C ommencin g 2024)

Th e Assessment Revi ew Boards hear assessment complaints from proper ty ow ners wh o have concerns abou t their proper ty assessment or abou t ot he r ma tter s on assessment or ta x notice Board Member s are required to complete provincial ce rt if ic atio n training progra m ever y th ree ye ars. Th e Boards meet as required

Camros e Airpor t Commission –

3 Member s (C ommencin g 2024)

Th e Camros e Airpor t Commission ai d an d assist in th e deve lopmen t an d operatio n of th e Camros e Municipa l Airpor t. Th e Commission meet s bi-monthly on th e third We dnesday of th e mont h at 10 :0 0 a.m., unless ot he rw ise determined

Camros e Ar ts Council Board –

4 Member s (C ommencin g 2024)

Th e Camros e Ar ts Counci l Board advise s Counci l on ma tter s pe rt aining to ar ts an d culture activities an d acts as a gove rnin g bo dy to disseminate grants for ar ts an d culture initiati ve s in th e Ci ty of Camros e while championin g a cohesi ve an d collaborate ar ts an d culture communit y.

Th e Board meet s th e third Thursd ay of every mont h at

5: 00 p.m. , except for July Augu st an d December

Camros e Gree n Ac tion Commit te e –

3 Member s (C ommencin g 2024)

Th e Camros e Gree n Ac tion Commit tee’s purpos e is to help Camros e become a mo re enviro nmentall y sust ainabl e communit y by advising Counci l an d pa rt icipatin g in re levant Ci ty an d communit y initiati ve s. Th e Commit tee meet s th e third Tu esday of ever y mont h at 12:0 0 noon or unless ot he rw ise determined

Camros e Public Librar y Board –

2 Member s (C ommencin g 2024)

Th e Camros e Public Librar y Board oversees th e operatio n of th e librar y, an d is responsibl e for prov idin g an excellen t librar y se rv ic e to th e Ci ty of Camros e an d surroundin g area Th e Camros e Public Librar y Board meet s th e third We dnesday of ever y mont h at 5: 00 p.m. , excludin g July an d Augu st unless ot he rw ise determined Communit y Transi t Ad viso ry Commit te e –

1 Member (C ommencin g 2024)

Th e Communit y Tr ansi t Ad vi so ry Commit tee is an adviso ry Board to Counci l that acts as a Steering Commit tee for

could send a letter to landlords as soon as a tenant account is not paid.

Grant indicated that the City does contact the landlords by telephone, not letters.

Hoveland asked, “When that happens, what kind of response is there?”

Grant stated that it depends on the landlord some talk to tenants, some may pay, sometimes it just stops there it varies but it does help some time.”

Francouer said he would like to see what the possibility and cost of changing meters so they can be shut off at the office quicker than 2025-26.

Bouck indicated that the City’s current software provider has not developed that software yet, and that the most cost efficient way is to transition with the current provider rather than change to another provider.

transi t assessment s an d needs. Th e Communit y Tr ansi t Ad vi so ry Commit tee cont inue s to be invo lved in th e Ci ty ’s

Ta xi Subsid y Program an d ot he r re la ted transi t activities

Th e Commit tee will assist in monitoring th e pe rformanc e of th e Ci ty ’s communit y bu s. Th e Commit tee meet s bi-monthly on th e third Thursd ay at 2:30 p.m. with th e exceptio n of either July or Augu st or unless determined

Heri ta ge Ad viso ry Commit te e –

4 Member s (3 Current) an d (1 Commencing 2024)

Th e Heri ta ge Ad vi so ry Commit tee prov ides inpu t an d guidance to th e Ci ty of Camros e Ad ministration an d Counci l on ma tter s re lating to historic resources, an d municipal heri ta ge policies an d programs Th e Commit tee encourages an d ad vo ca tes for th e preser va tion an d sa fe guarding of historical structu re s an d site s. It also educates an d engages communit y stakeholders rega rd in g th e valu e of rememberin g an d celebratin g histor y, historic structu re s, places an d events an d heri ta ge in general. Th e Commit tee meet s on th e third Thursd ay of every mont h at 9: 00 a.m. unless ot he rw ise determined

Municipal Planning Ad viso ry Commit te e –

1 Member (C ommencin g 2024)

Th e Municipa l Pl anning Ad vi so ry Commit tee ac ts as th e primar y adviso ry bo dy to Counci l on ma tter s re la ted to land us e planning ; e.g. land us e by law, of f site levy policy an d grow th stud y. Th e Commit tee meet s as required

Subdivisio n an d Deve lopmen t Appeal Board –

1 Member (C ommencin g 2024)

Th e Subdivisio n an d Deve lopmen t Ap peal Board hear s an d ma ke s decision s on subdivisio n an d deve lopmen t appeal s in accordance with th e Municipa l Gove rnment Act an d th e Ci ty ’s Subdivisio n an d Deve lopmen t Ap peal Board Bylaw. Board Member s are required to complete a prov incial ce rt if ic atio n training progra m ever y th ree ye ars. Th e Board meet s as required

Make a Difference!

For info rmatio n on th e Counci l Commit tee you may be applying for, eligibilit y, applicatio n an d appointment process, visi t th e Ci ty ’s webs ite “Commi ttee s an d Boards – Ci ty of Camrose” or emai l Carl a Johnson, Legislative Executive Assistan t at cjohnson @cam ro se.c a or call 78 0- 678-3027

Submit your applicatio n by : Emai l to cjohnson@cam rose .c a; or fa x to 78 0- 672-2469; by mail to the At tent ion: Legislat ive Services City of Camrose, 5204-50 Avenue , Camrose, AB T4V 0S8 Drop if of f at City Hall at the receptio n desk on the first floor or place it into the outdoo r mail slot in the front of the building

AHIMSA YOGA

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Brandon Alakas, left, councillor Joy-Anne Murphy, Deanna Mason and City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko cut the ribbon to mark the opening of the 4911-50 Avenue Ahimsa Yoga studio on September 23. The business has drop-in classes, meditation sessions and workshops planned.

CITY PAGE

Employ me nt Oppo rt unitie s

MANAGER OF TREASURY OPER ATIONS

Th e Ci ty of Camrose is seek in g an ex perience d Manage r of Treasu ry Operations to join ou r Financial Se rv ices depa rt ment . Re po rt in g to th e Genera l Manage r of Financial Se rv ices this positio n will be responsibl e for managing th e internal treasu ry function for th e Ci ty

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

• Supe rv ise, suppor t an d lead seve n staf f within Accounts Payable, Acco unts Receivable Utilities, Cash Receipting Proper ty Ta xe s an d Ci ty Hall Reception.

• Ad minister an d prov id e suppor t to user s of nume ro us fi nancial systems an d rela ted soft wa re includin g th e fi nancial system (Serenic), Moneri s systems, P- ca rd solutions, online bankin g solu tion (ATB), bulk wate r system an d ot hers

• Pa rt icipate and/or lead proces s improvemen t projec ts within th e Treasu ry area or within th e Ci ty

• Ad minister an d prov id e oversigh t relating to cash management , inve stment activities borrow in g an d bankin g activities

• Ad minister an d coordinate local improvemen t projec ts together with engineering staf f an d proper ty ta x staf f.

• Pa rt icipate in annual audi t fi nancial review s an d planning , preparatio n or review of year-end audi t workin g papers an d work closel y with audi to rs when workin g on-site.

• Ensure compliance rega rd in g Public Sector Accounting St anda rd s, Financial Policies an d Procedures es ta blishe d by Council, applicable CR A rules an d regulations (G ST donation receipting an d ex pense re imbursement) an d th e Municipal Gove rnment Act pe rt aining to th e Treasu ry work area

• Al l ot he r relevant duties as assigned

QUALIFICAT IONS :

• Post-secondary degree in Business or Commerce

• Professional accounting designatio n (CA, CG A, CM A, CPA)

• A minimu m of fi ve (5) year s of ex perience in accounting and/or auditing an d a minimu m of two (2) years’ supe rv isor y responsibili ty Signif ic an t kn ow ledge an d ex perience using fi nancial accounting systems.

• St ro ng computer skills using fi nancial accounting systems, Microsof t Wo rd , Excel, an d Outlook.

• Ab ilit y to evaluate, inve stigat e, an d interp ret in fo rmatio n rela ted to budgets plans, an d fore casts.

• Ab ilit y to deve lo p an d maintain ef fe ctive workin g relationships with a wide variet y of people , includin g senior management , private an d public of ficials, business an d communit y leaders, adviso ry boards , staf f an d th e genera l public

• St ro ng organiza tional skills combined with th e abilit y to work concurrently on multiple, of ten co mpeting, ta sk s an d strict deadline s.

HOUR S OF WO RK : Hour s of work are ty picall y 8: 00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday th ro ug h Fr iday

SA LA RY AN D BENE FI TS : Th e Ci ty of Camrose of fe rs competitive salary, at tracti ve bene fi ts , an d a posit ive work enviro nment. Th e star ting salary 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 : Qualif ie d applicants are encouraged to submit a cove r le tter an d current resumé vi a emai l or to th e addres s below by Octobe r 23, 2023 We appreciate and consider all applications ; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacte d.

CONTAC T:

Ci ty of Camrose – At tent ion: Genera l Manage r of Financial Se rv ices

Mailing 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

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HEAD LIFEGUARD

WE AR E NOW RECRUITING A HE AD LI FEGUAR D FOR OU R AQ UATIC FACI LITY !

Are yo u passionate abou t aquatics recreation? Are yo u a ce rt if ie d Li fe guard an d Instructor ? Pu t yo ur lifesaving an d lifeguarding skills to work with th e Ci ty of Camrose Aq uatic Centre. We are look in g for an energetic an d dedicated individual to fi ll th e permanen t full -t im e positio n of Head Li fe guard.

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

• Pe rfor m duties as a Li fe guard.

• Prov id e leadership, training an d supe rv isio n to team member s.

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

• Assist in th e mainte nanc e of th e aquatic facili ty

• Ad ministrati ve ta sks.

QUALIFICAT IONS :

• In te rmediate Firs t Aid.

• Li fe saving Instructor or equivalent

• National Li fe guard ce rt if ic ation.

• Pool Operator I.

• Minimu m two (2) years’ aquatic ex perience

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

• St ro ng public relations an d communicatio n skills

• Li fe saving Instructor considered an asse t.

• In te rmediate Firs t Ai d Instructor considered an asse t.

• Li fe saving Swim Instructor Tr aine r considered an asse t.

• Pool Operator II considered an asse t.

• Aq ua Fi tnes s Instructor considered an asse t.

• Li fe saving Spor t Coac h considered an asse t.

HOUR S OF WO RK : Th e hour s of work for this permanen t positio n are 37.5 hour s pe r week ; specif ic work schedule may va ry an d ca n includ e morning, dayt ime, evening, and/or weeken d shif ts Successfu l candidates will be re quired to teac h variou s swimming lessons that fall on evenings an d some weekends

SA LA RY AN D BENE FI TS : Th e Ci ty of Camrose of fe rs a competitive salary, at tracti ve bene fi ts an d a posit ive work enviro nment. Th e star ting salary 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 Octobe r 13 , 2023 If applying by email, please ensu re job positio n is included in subjec t line We appreciate and consider all applications ; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacte d.

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Ci ty of Camrose – At tent ion: Manage r of Aquatics

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

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

P: 78 0.672. 99 09 | E: hr@cam ro se.c a | W: www.c am ro se.c a

FR ANCHIS E FE E INCREASE NOTICE

Please be advi se d that th e Ci ty of Camrose is pro posin g to increase th e local a ccess fee, wh ic h is charged to Fort isAlbe rt a Inc. (For tisAlber ta) for use of municipal land s for it s powe r line s ef fe ctive Januar y 1, 2024

Th e fee is recove re d by Fort isAlbe rt a from it s customers as th e local municipal a ccess fee on electric billings of al l customers that receive electric se rv ic e in th e Ci ty of Camrose. This local a ccess fee will be increase d from $11. 39 (16%) to $12. 90 (17%) of th e deli ve ry charge of Fort isAlbe rt a, excludin g energy rela ted riders This calculatio n is base d on 64 0 kW h consumptio n in 30 days

Question s or concerns should be di re cted to Tr av is Bouck, Genera l Manage r – Financial Se rv ices at 78 0- 672- 4426

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Employ me nt Op po rt unitie s

PUBLIC NOTICE

Th e Ci ty of Camrose Deve lopmen t Au thorit y ha s received a deve lopmen t permit applicatio n wh ic h requires a variance wh ic h will consider an increase to th e co py face area of th e No rt h, an d Ea st fascia signage, an d th e tota l sign area of th e freest anding sign locate d within th e C2 Highway Commercial District at th e followin g location:

VICTIM SERVICES UNIT PROGRAM MANAGER

e Ci ty of Camrose Police Se rv ic e is seek in g an ex perience d individual to fi ll th e role of Victim Se rv ices Unit Program Manage r. Repo rt in g to th e Po lice I nspecto r, this positio n will be responsibl e for th e management administration an d operatio n of th e Camrose Police Se rv ices Victim Se rv ices Unit

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

• Leadership in th e communicatio n of th e Unit ’s Mission, Objectives an d Va lues to staf f an d public

• Re sponsibl e for th e hiring , training , staf fi ng an d operationa l oversigh t of th e Victim Se rv ices Unit

• Assist in th e deve lopmen t an d ensu re compliance of th e unit ’s policies an d procedures

• Conduc t client centre d need s assessments, ca se conferences an d ca se management

• Reco mmen d ongoing change s to program, policies or processe s to ensu re operations ru n ef ficien tl y an d ef fe ctivel y.

• Oversigh t of refe rrals an d ca se work , ensuring suppor ted ou tcomes

• Preparing monthl y, quar te rl y an d annual repo rt s with unit statistica l in fo rmation.

• Complete Semi-annua l Pe rformanc e Assessment s to be submit ted to th e I nspector on al l Case Wo rkers, an d to monito r an d repo rt upon Ad voca te suitabilit y an d pe rformance.

• Prov id e advice an d assist ance to th e genera l public vi a al l mean s of communication.

• Prov id e suppor t to victim s of crim e an d police staf fi ng as required

• Coordinate an d plan communit y engagement sessions

• Identi fy fi nancial an d ot he r resources an d assist ance availabl e to victim s th ro ug h communit y resources an d social agencies

• Assist in th e preparatio n of annual budgets

• Become trained an d operationa l on PROS an d review an d a pprove ta sks.

• Re main up to da te an d relevant on change s to legislatio n an d best practices as th ey rela te to victim suppor t.

• Al l ot he r relevant duties as assigned

QUALIFICAT IONS :

• Universi ty / College graduate from a recognized institutio n in a rela ted field, such as: social se rv ices , criminal justice.

• Fo ur (4) ye ars’ rela ted wo rk ex perience

• Wo rkin g kn ow ledge of th e Canadian Criminal Justic e System an d how it rela tes to victim se rv ices an d a demonstrated unders ta ndin g of th e “v icti m ex perience” an d th e Victims’ Bill of Rights

• Ex perience prov idin g trauma rela ted su ppor ts to children an d their families

• Ex perience engaging an d collaboratin g with ot he r communit y pa rt ners

• Ab ilit y to work independentl y with th e abilit y to adapt quickly to change

• Ex perience prov idin g client suppor t immediatel y followin g a traumatic event.

• Ex perience workin g in enviro nments prov idin g fron t- line suppor t.

• Demonstrated kn ow ledge an d ex perience of th e variou s stages of grie f an d ty pe s of loss

• Demonstrated unders ta ndin g of trauma in fo rmed principles an d how to appl y them

• Completion of training in Tr auma-Informe d practice

• Wo rkin g kn ow ledge of restorative justic e principles an d healing/sharin g circle s.

• Demonstrated abilit y to practice cultural humili ty

• Demonstrated leadership, management , proble m so lvin g an d conf lict resolu tion skills an d th e abilit y to work collaborativel y in a te am enviro nmen t an d with law en forc emen t while building ef fe ctive re lationships within th e communitie s se rved

• Prof iciency with Microsof t Wo rd , Excel, an d Powe rPoint

• Must possess a vali d Clas s 5 Al be rt a Driver ’s license.

HOUR S OF WO RK : Hour s of work are ty picall y 8: 00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday th ro ug h Fr iday, with af te r- hour s callouts on a rota tional schedule (weeke nd shif ts may be required).

Any person(s) wh o object to, or suppor t th e pr variance or for additional in fo rmatio n cont ac t

SA LA RY AN D BENE FI TS : Th e Ci ty of Camrose of fe rs competitive salary, at tracti ve bene fi ts an d a posit ive work enviro nment. Th e star ting salary 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 Octobe r 18 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 Camrose – At tent ion: Po lice I nspecto r

Mailing Address: 6220 -4 8 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0K6

E: hr@cam ro se.c a | W: www.c am ro sepolicese rv ice.ca

You own the place. Let’s celebrate!

Join us at your local Vision Credit Union branch to celebrate International Credit Union Day! Bring along a non-perishable food bank donation and you’ll receive a limited edition Vision 2024 calendar featuring photos taken by fellow community members. We’ll have snacks, refreshments and friendly faces waiting for you.

WHAT International Credit Union Day

WHEN October 19 from 10 am – 2 pm

WHERE your Vision Credit Union branch

PHONE NUMBER CORRECTION

Vintage Aerial Photos

~ Taken from 1955 to 2000 ~

The phone number to reach Homestead Aerial Photos, who will be on hand with their photo archives at Duggan Mall, Camrose on Friday and Saturday, October 13 and 14, is 403-253-9282

(see ad on page 5 of the October 3 edition of the C amrose Booster)

GOLDEN BEET

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Alex Oliver of Camrose harvested this golden beet on October 2nd from his raised bed vegetable garden. It weighed in at 5.12 pounds. It was a Thanksgiving feast for the entire family.

KIDNEY WALK

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Local supporters of the Alberta and NWT Kidney Foundation participated in the annual walk around Mirror Lake on September 16. The community raised money for transplant and program costs.

CENTRA CAM ARTISANS

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Centra Cam hosted a very informative and beautifully decorated table at the Culture Days Country Fair. Centra Cam individuals and artisans, James McGillivray, left and Amanda Larose, right, along with Centra Cam representative Donna Peterson, centre were on hand to explain to attendees the programs and services provided by Centra Cam. The art and crafts displayed were created by Centra Cam individuals/artisans and ranged from paintings to sewn pieces. The painting on the far right was created by a group of Centra Cam individuals and staff depicting the importance of recognizing every person’s beauty and uniqueness.

LEARNING THE GAME

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Centra Cam staff and clients get a hands on demonstration on the pickleball courts as members of the Camrose Pickleball Club share their knowledge of the game.

A lber tans deser ve s afe and s ecure c ommunities in w hich to l ive, wor k and r ais e their familie s. Extr ajudicial sanctions / measures program…

I s a s pecialized diver sion progr am f or young offender s . It o ffer s the s e youth an alternative to t he regular juvenile c our t proce ss . Rat her than going to juvenile cour t and r isking formal prosecution, they can be r eferred to the Youth Jus tice C ommitte e and avoid a l egal record, while s till being h eld accountable.

Objective…

The objecti ve s of t he Youth Jus tice C ommitte e are: crime pre vention, rehabilitatio n and reintegration, and meaning ful c onse quences . T he s e objecti ve s t aken together will promote the longterm prote ction of the public.

Mi ssion…

Our mis sion is to allow you th to t ake res ponsibilit y for t heir behaviour, to reduce the number of youth involve d in t he judicial s ys tem, to reduc e the number of p eople v ic timize d by you th in our c ommunity and to invol ve t he c ommunit y in you th reparations

We are…

A group of volun teer s w ho provide s uppor t to t he young o ffender s and adminis ter c ommunity-bas ed solutions for youth c rime s.

WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING INDIVIDUALS who care about their community and the youth to volunteer on our boar d. If interested pleas e c ontact Pam Mor ris at 780-678 -4942 or c amroseyjc@gmail.com

Dirt Road Angels

By Murray Green

The Dirt Road Angels are a rocking’ country female group who deliver smoothly layered harmonies and an undeniably hefty dose of charisma along with a high energy stage performance.

They appear with special guest Jessie Bird at 7 p.m. on October 13 at the Bailey Theatre.

“We played in Camrose during an event called the Festival of Trees, that was way back in 2014 I believe. Karen and I played at the casino this spring as part of Brigade (Heart tribute),” said Dahlia Wakefield.

Individual recording artists Danita Lynn of Plamondon, Dahlia from Maidstone, Shila Marie Fagnan of Tofield and Karen Claypool of Spruce Grove came together in the fall of 2013 releasing an introductory compilation CD branding themselves as the Dirt Road Angels. Since their inception, the group has gone on to record two more albums.

“We have a unique balance in the writing room with different ages and lives. It is cool to gather all of our life experiences into the writing room and as 10 years go by, our lives are more intertwined and we have grown into a family. That shows up in our music.”

“We have also gotten a bit more rocking over time,” said Karen.

“Deep down we have a little bit of that in us and it comes out in our music. We have high energy on stage,” added Danita.

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Dirt Road Angels stop at Bailey

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The girls have added Alan Tymofichuk on guitar, Jeff Godley on bass and Scott Ebner on drums to round out the sound and group. “Alan is also in touch with his rock soul, so that is reflective in our music as well,” said Dahlia.

Energetic country meets edgy rock when the Dirt Road Angels hit the stage. They released album Extra Dirty in 2018 with a lot of positive feedback. The first album was Paint the Town Red in 2014.

“We add cover songs because those songs are familiar for people. We add our own songs and it also depends on the venue we are playing at. Our music is pretty upbeat and our show in Camrose is going to be mostly original music. It will take the audience through a journey of our past 10 years,” said Shila.

This year, 2023, they

are celebrating their 10th year together as a band.

Their current single release is written by Drew Shalka, Danita, Karen and Mitchell Smith called “Pour Us.” The song is about a girl who feels blessed to have a great guy in her life who is patient, understanding and actually encourages her to have a girl’s night out with friends after a hard day.

In April 2021 they released their successful single “Dance in the Rain” written by Bart Butler, Larry McCoy and Krista Marie. It gained a lot of traction on satellite radio and all streaming platforms. Its light-hearted message is that of hope and positivity to follow your dreams even when life hands you lemons.

“We enjoy performing our own music, but put our spin on cover songs. Johnny Cash’s ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ and the Eagles’ classic ‘Seven Bridges Road’

both have become fan favourites,” added Dahlia.

The title track “Extra Dirty” as well as “Call It Home” have both gone number one on the European Country Music Charts.

“As a girl band people ask if we fight. We are very close friends. We are family and want the best for each of us. We are in this together and it is about music and friendship,” said Danita.

“Our audiences often comment on how well our harmonies are and that is good feedback to hear,” said Shila.

“I think it is really cool to play at the Bailey Theatre in Camrose. We like visiting these venues because we passed through them when our careers started. It feels like full circle to come back after 10 years to the places that we have been at before. I have family in Camrose. It feels like a big city, but has that small town charm,” Shila added.

They are writing brand new music to be released in 2023 and strive to keep up the momentum of their musical journey. The Dirt Road Angels continue to fly and plan to soar to even newer heights together as they follow their dreams.

“It’s an honour to play in Camrose because people there know music,” said Dahlia.

The Dirt Road Angels are Shila Marie Fagnan, Karen Claypool, Danita Lynn and Dahlia Wakefield.

Community theatre recognized

By Lori Larsen

This year’s winner of the inaugural City of Camrose Arts Council Mayor’s Arts Champion award, Churchmice Players have an incredible longstanding history in the City of Camrose as the not-so-little theatre troop that can and does.

Churchmice Players have been entertaining audiences since its inception in 1980, when the group performed its first productions, The Magnet, It’s called the Sugarplum and Readers’ Theatre: The Reluctant Dragon, Babies & Adam and Eve in March and Summer of the Seventeenth Doll in November of 1980.

Since then the theatre group has not only expanded its reach to include hundreds of members and performance participants, but has grown exponentially in the breadth of the size and type of performances.

The shows the Churchmice Players has performed range from large cast musical, such as Mamma Mia! presented in 2019 to oneact plays such as “The Man with the Flower” presented in 1986.

With all of those amazing performances the theatre group only missed one year–2021–due to COVID.

To the best recollection of Churchmice Players members, the inception of Churchmice Players began with Dr. Bill Gibson and Brian Millar. After purchasing a property on the northwest corner of 48th Street and 49 Avenue, with the hope of using it for a theatre group, an ad was placed looking for people interested in being part of theatre.

On January 10, 1980, the first meeting was held at The Performing Arts Centre (then the Fellowship Baptist Church) with 28 people in attendance, all with the same passion to form a theatre group.

Over the next few months, the Constitution was developed, an executive formed and a name debated upon. At one point during a meeting members

By Murray Green

were debating about an appropriate name when they heard scratching noises coming from within the walls. Member Colleen Nelson suggested, appropriately so, Churchmice Players, combining the likely source of the noise with the former use of the building (a church).

After auditions, the two one-act plays were cast and the first Churchmice Players productions were held on March 13 at the Camrose Performing Arts Centre.

The rest, one might say, is an entertaining 43-year history including this year’s performance of Deadline to be held November 30, December 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9, and matinees on December 3 and 10 at the Bailey Theatre.

Churchmice Players executive director and producer Theo Thirsk shared some fond memories of the progression of live theatre.

Theo got his start in theatre in Rosalind where he helped with set building and lighting for a play, then when Kelsey developed its own theatre group, Theo became part of that group which lasted about 25 years, during which time he decided to pay a visit to the Churchmice Players to pick up some tips.

“It was on the set of The Sound of Music and when I got there, Dave McDougall was hanging lights and asked me if I could build sets. I said ‘yes’, and I was immediately put to

work,” laughed Theo.

While Theo is happy to admit that the bulk of his contributions to the success of Camrose and area theatre groups has been behind the scenes he does recall his two big debuts on stage.

“I had a 30-second-anight part in a Kelsey play when I opened a door and said, ‘Honey I’m home’, then I was hit over the head with a radio and died. I also like to tell people I played a male dancer in a production,” grinned Theo. “Churchmice didn’t have enough male dancers for the ballroom scene in My Fair Lady.”

Besides the incredible dedication Theo puts in backstage, inventing, designing and building sets, he is also well versed in sound and lighting.

“With sound effects at Kelsey and in Camrose, we started off having to use cassettes. We would record the actual sound effects by doing them (slamming doors, flushing toilets) then have to play them on cue. For some shows, there could be up to 24 sound effects,so we would have two players. Then the sounds effects were recorded on CDs.” which he admits was much easier.

“Now, of course, we use devices and they just come in on cue. This year, we went one step further with a sound effect machine and dedicated software. We had to purchase two laptops to

accommodate the new technology.”

Theo also sat on the Churchmice Players board and after serving two threeyear terms was appointed executive director.

Some of his most important roles as the executive director include record keeping, ensuring the Society procedures and bylaws are maintained and mandated and administrative duties including, acquiring the production rights to do the play and ensuring all the positions for producing the play are filled.

“We have to spend the big bucks to put on shows,” noted Theo. “Our show budgets have really increased. They used to be $20,000 now over $50,000 and that usually only covers two items, rent for the venue and the show royalties.”

Theo said that the group have used a variety of venues over the years, including the Norsemen Inn, Elks’ Hall and churches but in those instances the Churchmice Players would have to provide their own lighting and sound systems.

“The Lougheed Performing Arts Centre and Bailey have their own (state of the art) lighting and sound systems.”

Theo said that on average, in one production, there could be 30 to 45 people on stage and 25 off stage including multiple seamstresses and set builders/ designers/painters, light

and sound operators, not to mention directors, producers and stage managers.

“For this play (Disney’s The Little Mermaid showing February 8 to 18, 2024) we will probably have more people off stage then on stage.

“We have had great mentors and supporters too” said Theo, adding that some have been with the Churchmice Players in one capacity or another since its inception.

Currently the Churchmice Players membership averages 70 members and is always welcoming new blood to join the group.

“As we age, we are trying to get younger people educated and involved for replacements in all these positions,” said Theo. “We offer a lot of workshops including some for directors, set building, producers, stage managers, arranged through Theatre Alberta.”

In his spare time, Theo loves attending live theatre, but has a difficult time focusing on what is actually happening on stage because he is usually too busy watching and figuring out the mechanics of what is happening off stage to make things happen.

And Churchmice has benefitted immensely from his attention to detail by bringing those effects to the Camrose stage.

“One thing I have learned is it doesn’t hurt to phone the experts,” said Theo, and he has picked up quite a few pointers that have been very helpful over the years.

While the audience is enthralled with the goingson on stage, they are oblivious to the many activities going on behind the scenes that makes the magic happen.

“It has been my sport, my hobby,” said Theo, happily, excited to be part of this 43rd year of bringing quality entertainment to Camrose.

For more information on the Churchmice Players, visit the website at churchmice.ca

Addison Agen to perform at CLBI

Addison Agen is coming to Camrose. The indie-folk singer-songwriter is best known as Season 13’s first runner up on television show The Voice

“It’s a huge honour to have gotten the runner-up spot on The Voice. There’s so much talent on that show and so many incredible stories that people have and to just get to be a part of it was a blessing,” shared Addison.

Addison will perform on October 24 at 7 p.m. at Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute (CLBI) (4837-52A Street) visit www.addisonagen.com

“I actually have a bunch of friends who have gone to CLBI and a few who still go there, so it’s special just because I’ll get to connect with them and all the people they love and

know there. I’ve also never been to Canada, so I’m so thrilled to get to be there for a bit,” revealed Addison.

Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, the 22-year-old’s powerful and heart-wrenching voice welcomes listeners of all kinds to be grateful and self-reflective.

“I love being an opener for other artists because I get to set the stage and prepare the audience for them. I also love playing music for people who have never heard of me before and when I’m opening for other artists it’s super common that most of the audience doesn’t know my music. It’s also fun to have my own shows and get to tell stories and connect with people all night. It’s a gift that I get to do this as my job,” explained Addison.

She has shared the stage with artists such as Bob Seger, The Band Joseph, Gordon Lightfoot, Brandy Clark, Liz Longley and May Erlewine.

“I’m really thrilled with how my album turned out and how much traction it’s gotten. To see people singing along to my songs at shows is such a dream come true,” shared Addison.

Her music is woven together with themes of nostalgia, acceptance and hopefulness. Addison’s debut full-length album, When The Morning Comes, is creating a following.

“My favorite song is a song called ‘Keep Your Heart Young’ by Brandi Carlile. My favorite song of mine to preform is my song called ‘My Kitchen Floor,’” said Addison.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Churchmice Players rehearses for the 2024 performance of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

Celebrate our local heroes during

During Fire Prevention Week, we take the opportunity to pay tribute to the dedicated team of local firefighters who help keep our community safe. See the following pages to familiarize yourself with those who serve our City –our unsung heroes, brought to you by a host of community-minded corporate sponsors.

To all members of the Camrose Fire Department, we salute you for your countless hours of training and exercises and for the sacrifices you’ve made whenever a crisis arises. Thanks for all you do to contribute towards the ongoing safety and well-being of Camrose.

DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF Joe Mah

FIRE & LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR Jeff Knopf

FIRE CHIEF Peter Krich

FIRE INSPECTION & INVESTIGATION Rob Olson

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month

By Murray Green

Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder in reading. It means a person has difficulty reading, recognizing and understanding words.

Having dyslexia doesn’t mean that you or your child’s ability to learn is the problem. It means that you learn in a different way. Not being able to read easily can make many areas of learning harder, according to Alberta Heath Services.

Experts don’t know for sure what causes dyslexia. But it often runs in families. Learning issues can also develop after a brain injury.

Signs of dyslexia may include difficulty reading or sounding out words; having a hard time with spelling or writing; reading slower than what is expected at the child’s age; difficulty remembering number facts.

After a child starts school, signs of dyslexia include problems reading single words, such as a word on a flash card; trouble sounding out words; understanding better if someone reads to them, rather than reading the material themself; having to read something many times to understand it; losing their place when they read or skipping words; problems linking letters with sounds; confusing small words, such as at and to.

Dyslexia is not caused by vision problems or other conditions.

A doctor or school professional may ask you and your child’s teachers what signs of dyslexia you’ve noticed. An educational evaluation can be done through your school. Another option is to have a psychologist do an assessment to look at how your child thinks and learns. This can happen through your school, at a health clinic, or in the community.

Dyslexia will never fully go away, but early treatment during childhood can help. Support from family, teachers and friends is also important.

The first step is to talk with your school to find the areas that are difficult for your child. An assessment by a psychologist can look at how your child learns, which can help in creating a learning plan for your child’s needs.

Children who have

dyslexia may need emotional support for challenges they face. Learn about dyslexia. Learning more can help you better understand and help your child.

Recognize and teach to your child’s areas of strength. For example, if a child understands more when listening, let the child learn new information by listening to an audiobook. If you can, follow up with the same story in written form. Text-to-speech applications on tablets or computers can also support learning.

Encourage your child to keep trying. There may be things they will struggle with. Help them understand that struggles can lead to success.

Help your child learn how to cope with school. Your child may need to learn how to manage their schedule, organize work, and complete multiple assignments and long- term projects.

Consider counselling if your child needs more support. If you think your child has selfesteem problems related to dyslexia, counselling may help.

They’re not just financial goals. They’re life goals. We’ll get you there.

When you live in rural Alberta, you know things are easier with the right team behind you. And when it comes to your financial future, you deserve a team that’s committed to getting the job done. Talk with our expert advisors about start-to-finish financial planning for rural Albertans. Learn more.

Alberta’s government is beginning a transparent and collaborative process to engage Albertans and education partners to redraft kindergarten to Grade 6 (K-6) social studies curriculum.

Alberta Education will gather information about what Albertans would like students to learn in the social studies curriculum through a survey and discussion guide online, which will be available until Oct. 16.

By Lori Larsen

The City of Camrose Arts Council Mayor’s Arts Creator Award winner Ardelle Ries could not have been a more fitting choice for the inaugural award. While she was chosen for the award, for the most part, because of her work with the inclusion community choir SingAble, there isn’t an ounce of Ardelle that doesn’t, literally and figuratively, “sing” music.

“I grew up on a farm just an hour and a half from Camrose near Castor,” said Ardelle. “My mom was a pianist and she played in dance bands as a young woman, travelling the countryside with her brothers playing for weddings.

“When I was born (seven years younger than her siblings), my mother was a very busy farm wife and so one of the ways she made sure I stayed in one place was by putting the playpen underneath the piano while my siblings were practicing.

“One of my earliest memories was looking up (from under the piano) at fingers on a keyboard. Then at night, I would go to bed singing those songs. There was a lot of musical immersion right from the get go.”

At the very early age of two, Ardelle began playing the piano and singing. Recognizing her talent, but more importantly, her passion, her mother not only supported but encouraged her to pursue music.

“I am really grateful for that early childhood experience, mother had no idea how that imprinted.”

It didn’t take long for Ardelle to realize that practice, albeit time consuming, made her lessons that much better and, by the age of 12, she had decided being a music teacher was her lot in life, all the while honing her skills singing whenever and wherever she could, including a children’s choir in Stettler.

At the age of 17, during a Music Festival in Cornation Ardelle was asked by an adjudicator to come to the University of Alberta to study.

Pursuing her desire to live and learn in a “big” city, she was off to Edmonton where she completed her first degree in piano.

“It was very difficult because it was lots of culture shock. I hadn’t had a lot of exposure and I felt so out of my element slogging it out with the piano.

“I loved singing more than anything and found myself drawn to choral music,” said Ardelle, which led her to audition for a university choir and an opera chorus.

After graduating with an undergrad degree, Ardelle recognized she had to put food on the table, so took her education degree

Music lives in the heart

and realized at that point she absolutely loved children and teaching music.

“I taught for five years in Sherwood Park where there was a wonderful tradition with choral singing for children, during which time I heard about the Kodály approach to music education.”

But in order to completely immerse herself in the philosophy, she had

her doctorate. She remained working in Edmonton conducting one of the university choral ensembles until 2004 when she began applying for choral positions in other universities; including the University of Regina, York University in Toronto and Augustana, which at the time was in the process of amalgamating with the University of Alberta.

“Local rural, this is where things could happen”, and, along with partner Roger Admiral, moved to Camrose in 2004.

Despite a steep learning curve, Ardelle settled into the position with Augustana grateful to be part of such an esteemed tradition and for all the opportunities to learn from and work with such wonderful people.

for people with disabilities who are prevented from making music?”

In an effort to take care of her own well being, Ardelle took a step back from using her body so much front and centre in terms of conducting and enlisted the help of John Weibe to share in those duties.

Recognizing this was a bend in her journey with music, Ardelle began thinking about music and wellness, holistic ways of engaging music and in 2016 received a telephone call from Dan Jensen, asking her about the feasibility of beginning an inclusion choir in Camrose.

Of no surprise to anyone who knows Ardelle, the answer was quick and filled with enthusiasm. “Yes.”

At the same time, Ardelle was working with Charlene Brown and Val Bailey (and others) on having Augustana host an international music educators conference, which they hoped would attract at least 100 guests to the event. The final tally was over 300 attendees, which along with large grants resulted in a surplus, with some of the funds directed back to Augustana. “That became the seed money for SingAble.”

Working with Dan and Esther McDonald (then the executive director of Camrose Association for Community Living CAFCL) the idea of the inclusive, multigenerational, community choir took flight and the name SingAble was coined.

Ardelle took a sabbatical in 2017-18 to observe similar groups in other provinces and research community music and inclusive choral. “I needed to determine if I could do this.” In the fall of 2018, over 100 community members of all ages, backgrounds and abilities came out to the first rehearsal.

to move to Hungary. She moved to Hungary in 1990, with the thought of being there for four months, which turned into a year. Then, with the assistance of a scholarship through the Hungary government for an English speaker to teach music in English in the high schools, she was able to do the work she loved while being mentored by teachers who had grown up with the Kodály approach to music.

“I ended up staying another three years after my initial year. After my fourth year, they wanted to keep me but I realized if I stayed much longer I wouldn’t be able to afford to fly home.”

Ardelle returned to the University of Alberta and completed a double masters with emphasis in choral conducting and vocal performance, then completed

Ardelle was offered the position at the University of Regina.

“When I called Roger Epp to say I was grateful for the opportunity with Augustana but would be taking another position, he asked me to just come to the campus (Augustana) before I made up my mind.”

Ardelle took him up on his suggestion and on a sunny day in March, arrived at Augustana and recalls stepping out in to what she described as a beautiful “quiet”.

After the interview, she visited the Augustana Chapel and stood for a moment, taking in the magic of that space. Later, she met with the choir which, in her words, was superior to the one at York. She was sold.

Ardelle was offered the job at Augustana, which she accepted thinking,

“I learned the beauty of the prairies the beauty of small and the beauty of being able to make a difference.”

In 2013 Ardelle was dealt an unexpected hand that tested her both physically and mentally.

After experiencing some unusual stiffness she sought medical attention and was soon diagnosed with an autoimmune inflammation disease that was arthritis related.

The illness greatly impacted her physical ability to conduct in the manner she had become so attuned to and as the pain worsened eventually forced her to take sick leave. “I remember laying in bed and thinking how does this happen? What does it mean to have a disability and not be able to do something you love or what does this mean

“I will never forget that first rehearsal,” recalled Ardelle, thinking at the time “Can I do this?”

SingAble is going into its sixth year of connecting people with people through music. The choir has grown both in size and in achievement. The first season, 2018-19 the choir collaborated on their anthem, midway through the second season 2019-20 COVID struck and the choir went online which continued for Season 3.

“We averaged about 40 attendees online,” said Ardelle. “For some, it was a good thing, they had their own square on the zoom meeting so we would talk more than sing and it became a moment to share news in a time that was so very isolated by the pandemic.”

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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Smiling faces filled the lobby of the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre during the City of Camrose Arts Council Mayor’s Art Awards wind up event, when members of the SingAble choir joined by conductor Ardelle Ries and pianist Roger Admiral celebrated Ardelle being the recipient of the MAA Creator Award.

Ries recognized for SingAble

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Season four 2021-22 the choir returned to inperson gathering and the choir collaborated yet again on a performance art project. In 2022-23, the fifth season, SingAble was included with all six choirs of University of Alberta and the three choirs of Augustana at the Windspear event.

Ardelle said that while it is not the intent for SingAble to be an exhibition group, no performance pressure, this was such an incredible opportunity for everyone in the group.

“This season, 2022-23 sixth season, we are going to talk about the six things that are the underpinning of SingAble including: Musical and Singing Identity, Enableism, Community Music, Participatory as opposed to presentational Performance, Humanism Philosophy and Inclusion.”

Funding received from the Battle River Community Foundation and the Gord Bamford Foundation will assist in the purchase of a touch-free sensor device. “It has musical sound so someone with mobility issues or who is non-verbal could actually create sound by moving through these sensors,” explained Ardelle, who said the device will be shared with the Charlie Killam RISE (Reaching Independence through Structured Education) program and seniors’ homes.

Funding has also allowed for the continuation of undergraduate students participation with the SingAble group.

The SingAble group will also be doing some

modified line dancing this year. “It will involve working with the brain and exploring the physical connection between the brain and the body–brain dancing.

“This journey has been quite something,” remarked Ardelle, with a tinge of emotion. “When we have a group like SingAble, there is every kind of possibility that you could think of, bringing such different people together. Then when you see them connecting, you can understand building community through our voices.”

She commented on the incredible relationships that have developed through SingAble and how members hold each other up in ways far beyond what can only be described as beautiful unison in song.

Ardelle said she is reaching out to all the nominees of the Mayor’s Arts Awards to come out to a SingAble practice to share their own artistic prowess with SingAble.

Having spent time on a few occasions now, listening to and watching the incredible magic that happens every Tuesday (7 to 8 p.m.) in the Augustana Faith and Life Chapel, I highly recommend a visit to a SingAble practice. The good thing that can happen is your spirits will be lifted, the very best is you will find yourself singing along.

“We all need that opportunity to just let it go,” concluded Ardelle. “After I retire, I want to keep on doing this work. This truly is the most life-giving work.”

Centra Cam has changes, a positive year

By Murray Green

Longtime Centra Cam Vocational Training Association celebrated a great year at the annual meeting on September 27.

President Doug Macdonald thanked all of the volunteers that helped throughout the past year, and treasurer Cameron Lewis went through the financial records that were passed.

“In lieu of an in-person strategic planning meeting, this year we focused our attention on developing a comprehensive planning document that outlines our risk management plan, organizational planning tool, quality assurance consideration, performance management insights and also addressed our innovation and continuous improvement strategies,” said Rob Hauser, board member of business development.

“It has been a busy year within the personnel area of our association. We had a quite a bit of movement within the staffing body, during the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30. We hired eight staff, had two current staff change positions and had two staff leave. We were fortunate to have three summer students joins us in May this year,” said board member Wally Wrubleski.

“This year’s highlights include the purchase of a 2013 wheel chair accessible van, which was put into service after the brakes and rotors were replaced. We purchased a shed for some of the odd job equipment and garden tools out of the grant from Battle River Community Foundation,” said building, premise and transportation board member Kevin Gurr.

“The programming department has been very busy over the last year. Since September, we have had 12 new clients start services with us. This summer has been very busy with tours and intakes for potential new clients,” said program board member Liz Rolf.

Centra Cam has 91 clients with 42 working at job sites at 17 locations.

“Last October, we kicked off our fundraising year by having a drop off bottle drive that raised close to $700 in just over two days. Every fall we hold a grocery gift card fundraiser and our 2022 total sales were $282,265 with a profit of $22,614. Through the generosity of Camrose businesses, community members and some service groups, donations totalled $7,553. The annual bowla-thon raised a whopping $26,688 and in June the

barbecue raised $1,279,” said fundraising board member Dean Inman.

“We have continued to expand our connections in the community by increasing our volunteer placements. We started food donation pick-ups for the new community pantry, volunteered for events like Pinty’s curling cup, senior mixed golf tournament and helped at Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on occasion. These were in addition to our regular placements for the fire department, police station, Meals on Wheels, public library and several churches, just to name a few,” public awareness board member Doug said.

“Some people think we are still just a recycling place. That comes back to the board to get our name out there more. That is one of our responsibilities,” added Doug.

The executive director is Tracy Culbert. “I’ve only been in this position for a month. Change is scary for everyone. I’ve been here for 23 years, but it is a huge learning curve. Originally, I did not think about applying for this job. I overheard someone encouraging a client to try a new placement. We ask clients to go outside of their comfort zone, try

new things. Volunteer in the community, meet new people, explore new employment opportunities. I realize we all have to walk that walk. That is how I ended up here, after an intervention from staff members,” laughed Tracy.

Members of the 2023-24

elected board are president Macdonald, first vice-president Wrubleski, second vice-president Gurr, treasurer Lewis, secretary Rolf and members Hauser, Inman, Brian Francoeur, Darren McDermott and Dave Chamberlain.

Longtime Centra Cam employees honoured

By Murray Green Longtime Centra

Cam

staff and volunteers that hit milestones last year.

Vocational

Training Association executive director Roxanna Skjonsberg (42 years) and program manager Sharon Szott (35 years) were honoured for their dedicated service at the annual meeting on September 27.

Executive director Tracy Culbert thanked all of the

“Sharon started with us in April 19, 1988. She came here to teach an exercise class. After quickly learning that this lady has skills, she was hired on in the laundry department. Every morning after the clients were picked up in the old red van, she picked up dirty laundry

from various places. After the laundry was washed, ironed, folded, it was delivered back to the places by 3 p.m. Then she took the clients home and then finished the paperwork. Her biggest nightmare was finding a toe tag in the laundry from the funeral home,” said president Doug Macdonald.

“In 1990, Sharon took over as the program manager. Over the years she has volunteered for nearly every Centra Cam pilot project we came up with. One of the most notable was the community options pilot. This moved Centra Cam out of a sheltered workshop. We are proud of the history and we don’t have sheltered workshops anymore, we have training and that is what we do,” added Doug.

“We have many successful stories of people who were supported to find meaningful employment. She developed the infamous green binder system, which we still employ today. The last auditor we had was very impressed,” explained Doug.

selling 50/50 tickets over the years, our capital campaign for the renovations of the building. Sharon is most known for her utmost care and upbeat attitude towards clients. She has always had a clients come first policy,” said Doug.

He then turned his focus to Roxanna.

“She gave us 42 years of devout service. In January 1981, she was hired as a client development staff at a non-profit known as Centra Cam Cleaning Association, which at the time was housed in a warehouse. Little did she know what that job would lead to as a career. Later that year the name was changed and they began accepting clients. By 1985, Roxanna became the manager. Part of her time was spent teaching woodworking skills with the production of children’s furniture as the primary focus.

the emergency clothing and furniture depot program. She also helped with the fundraising programs. She has virtually done everything she was asked to do and then some,” said Doug.

“You can’t talk about Roxanna without talking about the culture she created: friendly, people first approach that demonstrates the genuine caring that served our organization well,” added Doug.

Volunteer of the Year

Kevin Gurr was named the Centra Cam Volunteer of the Year.

organization

meeting.

“We all know how passionate she is when presenting ideas to the board. It shows you her skills when she started a project and 30 years later she is still working hard for us. She has been a key part of Centra Cam,

In 1989, she became the executive director for Centra Cam and has led the team through many changes over the years moving from a sheltered workshop model to a focus on community involvement,” added Doug. She was instrumental in getting the recycling depot going with the City of Camrose in 1993.

“She oversaw the organization’s move to take on

“This honour is a small way to acknowledge his dedication (25 years) over a quarter of a century. We should have all the community organizations up here because he has helped them all. He is sports-minded, although we don’t know about NHL, but his favourite hockey team is the Camrose Kodiaks. His commitment to other groups extends to people we serve such as Special Olympics,” said Tracy.

“He is always helping with fundraising, which is vital to us. This individual is the grocery gift card selling champ. This year, we are honoured to name Kevin Gurr as our Volunteer of the Year.”

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Centra Cam executive Tracy Hulbert and client Dennis Sturrock presented retiring Roxanna Skjonsberg with a gift and flowers for her 42 years of dedicated work for the organization.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Centra Cam executive Tracy Hulbert presented retiring Sharon Szott with a gift and flowers for her 35 years of dedicated work for the

on September 27 at the annual general

The automotive section of

Humeny races in style with ’78 Omega

By Murray Green Tom

Humeny of Camrose owns a 1978 Oldsmobile Omega that he enjoys racing with.

“I bought this car from my friend’s grandpa about 22 years ago. I’m on the third motor. I changed motors, put in two turbos and coolers, suspension and some interior work, not a lot,” said Tom.

“This is a car to take to the drag racing track. It’s a Friday night special. I go mostly to Forestburg to race. I have a 353 stroker engine and a 350 transmission with twin turbos and fuel injection. I like the power and the racing, absolutely. I built it all myself,” added Tom.

The Oldsmobile Omega is a compact car manufactured and marketed from 1973 to 1984 by Oldsmobile, as the brand’s most affordable, entry level vehicle—across three distinct generations.

“I put in seats, a lift kit in the rear to get the bigger tires on it. The front suspension hasn’t anything done to it at all. The car still has the original ball joints in it. The Omega only has 53,000 kilometres on it,” revealed Tom.

The first two generations of the Omega used rear-wheel-drive configu -

ration, as a badge engineered variant of the Chevrolet Nova. The third generation was marketed from 1980–84 in a frontwheel-drive, as a variation

FUN FACTS

The Omega car was the top of the X-body line along with Buick’s Apollo and Skylark, having more luxury trimming, more noise insulation, rear anti-roll bars and other features not found on the Chevrolet Nova.

There were four basic Oldsmobile X bodied cars, the F-85 (the base car), the Omega, Omega SX and the Omega Brougham. During the 1975-76 model years, the top engine choice was a 350 cubic inch (5.7 Litre) V8 from GM’s Buick division. During that time, the base engine was the 115 hp 250 (4.1 Litre) inline-six from Chevrolet, until 1977 when it was dropped in favour of the lighter 110 hp Buick 231 V6. It saw few changes through its life being limited mostly to the front end (with three different grille designs) and to the rear lights, changing the number of lenses through the years.

The Oldsmobile 260 (4.3-litre) V8 was available as an option from 1975 to 79. If Omegas aren’t exactly common in your home town, it may be because they were always the sales laggard of the X-Bunch. Odd, given how well the Olds Cutlass was selling at the time. Between 1975 and 1979, the Omega sold between 40,000 and 64,000 per year, small in GM-scale. The Buick Skylark was the top of the three Nova-clones, with the Pontiac Ventura/Phoenix running number two.

of the Chevrolet Citation.

“I love being oldschool. I wanted the oldschool power, no computer stuff on it other than fuel injection. This is a weekend warrior, I may bring it out on a Saturday night as well to keep it running. It has halo headlights, so I can change them to whatever colour I want. It also has some LED lights under the hood, so that lights up at night. I can also change them to whatever colour I want,” explained Tom.

The Omega nameplate is derived from the last letter of the Greek alphabet.

“This car is street legal and factory stock. I even went down to the police station to have it checked,” said Tom.

“I just love this car. It was a different shade of yellow, but I added a dragon on the side. I would like to add another one on the other side,” he said.

The 1978 models got another revised grille with less vertical separations.

F85, Salon, Brougham and SX models continued otherwise unchanged, and the two-door coupe, three-door hatchback and four-door sedan were still available. There were no changes in

1979 other than the 350 V8 being discontinued as the Omega entered an abbreviated model year— the Omega would be an all new front wheel drive model for 1980.

RACING MACHINE

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

This classic Oldsmobile Omega turns heads whether it is on the street or at the Forestburg racetrack. Tom Humeny added some horses to the engine to give it some more muscle.

OUT FOR A CAUSE

FLIPPING UP SOME FUN

Photo left: Camrose Fire

Deputy Chief Joe Mah was kept busy flipping eggs during the breakfast at the fire hall.

Bruins host Lacombe in senior hockey battle

By Murray Green

The Camrose Bruins launched its first North Central Hockey League season.

Although the Bruins lost 6-4 to the Wetaskiwin Longhorns, the team launched a new chapter in its first season on September 30.

Camrose played well in the opening period that ended 2-2. Lane Lightning notched his first of three tallies on the night, while Cole Gibson added the other marker.

After a middle frame that belonged to Wetaskiwin (2-0), Camrose again played even in a 2-2 third period. Lightning netted two to record the hat trick, while defenceman Landon Oslanski recorded three assists on the night.

Goalie Curtis Skip of the Bruins stopped 33 of 39 shots directed his way. Camrose fired 40 shots on goal.

Home games will be at the Max McLean Arena beginning at 8 p.m. Games are on Saturday, October 21 versus Morinville; Saturday, November 4 against Red Deer; Saturday, November 11 versus Lacombe; Saturday, November 18 against Wetaskiwin; Friday, December 8 versus Bonnyville; Saturday, January 6 against Lacombe and Saturday, February 3 against Red Deer.

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Soccer Vikings split two weekend games

By Murray Green

A new season of sports is under way at the University of Alberta, Augustana for the 2023-24 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference season.

Soccer

The lady Vikings edged the Medicine Hat Rattlers 1-0 with Rowan Corry scoring the lone goal in the contest, September 30. Goalkeeper Sofia Ovcharenko made 21 saves to earn the shut out.

Augustana also suffered a close 1-0 loss to the Red Deer Queens on October 1. Keeper Ovcharenko did her part in net by making 18 of 19 saves. Augustana could only muster one shot on goal.

The Vikings are now 3-4 after seven games and tied for fourth place.

The next home game is on October 14 when the Olds Broncos visit the city for a noon start. The next day October 15, the Vikings are in Medicine Hat for a contest.

Augustana hosts Lethbridge on October 20 at 1 p.m. to close out the regular season.

Cross-country

The Vikings crosscountry running team will be hosting the fourth event at Augustana (Stony Creek Centre) on October 14, beginning at noon.

The ACAC championships will be held on October 28 at Lethbridge.

Hockey

The Vikings host the Red Deer Kings on October 14 at 6 p.m. in the home opener.

Volleyball

The Vikings open in Grande Prairie (NorthWest) on October 13 and 14. The home opener is on October 20 against Keyano.

Basketball

The Vikings home opener is on October 14 against Lethbridge.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Augustana Vikings soccer player Sydnee Dallyn, front, and Emma Sachko, rear, block out Red Deer Queens player Grace Smith from getting to the ball. The Vikings lost a tough 1-0 contest.

Augustana celebrates outstanding alumni

By Lori Larsen

On September 22, the University of Alberta Augustana Campus celebrated the outstanding career achievements and community contributions of three Augustana Alumni, at the Augustana Alumni Awards event held at the Mayer Family Community Hall at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.

University of Camrose Augustana Campus dean Demetres Tryphonopoulos welcomed recipients, Augustana staff, dignitaries and guests to the event recognizing the important work of this year’s recipients.

“It is a long-standing tradition here at Augustana to present our Alumni Awards in order to recognize our community members’ career and achievements, their sustained and continued support of our campus community and their time commitment and dedication that they display to this institution.

“This is an opportunity to recognize and to thank those in our community who have made and continue to make a difference.”

Donelda Patriquin, is the recipient of the Augustana Citation Award; James Mayer the recipient of the 2023 Lois Aspenes Award; and Elder John Crier recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award.

All three award winners were celebrated by not only the Augustana community, but the community at large for their continued support of student success and the Augustana Campus.

Donelda (Dee) Patriquin

Dee, a positive role model of continued education, acquired her Bachelor of Science in 1987, Masters of Science in 1991 and her PhD in 2014.

Her passion for all things environment can be traced back to her early childhood of growing up on a farm northeast of Edmonton. “I loved being outdoors and just exploring,” said Dee, in a Augustana news release. “We had a big lake and a cormorant colony, and my mom was really into birds. So that all sparked an interest in observing the natural world.”

She is very familiar with the importance of working with others and is a strong proponent, as a volunteer mentor and environmental scientist, of collaboration–especially when it comes to solving big environmental problems.

This is one of the reasons Dee was chosen to be the recipient of the Augustana Alumni Citation Award, an award given to a nonAugustana grad in recognition of their significant contributions to the life of the campus.

For over 30 years, Dee has col-

laborated with people from diverse disciplines to find answers to some of the big environmental challenges facing our society. Whether in her current role as district environmental manager with Flatiron Constructors Canada or in past projects, such as those involving government and oil and gas partners, her goal has been getting people, some with vastly different views, to work together.

“You can’t just be exchanging paper back and forth,” she said. “You have to create a setting that allows people to talk about the problem from all those different

that are adjunct (professors) and sometimes participating peripherally, I have gained so much from the experience.”

James Mayer

In his address and thank you to the attendees at the Alumni Awards event, James jokingly commented on the nervous feelings he experienced when he first set foot on the Augustana Campus (then Camrose Lutheran College) 44 years prior, particularly, pre-digital registration, lining up at the registrar’s office to determine his class schedule.

“I came here thinking I had

gree, James returned to Camrose, eventually joining the family business in Camrose as an insurance broker.

James said that he and his wife Valerie are proud to be able to support Augustana where they can. “It is a huge economic driver within Camrose community but also a huge educator driver.”

He said that supporting students is another important reason he and Valerie chose to support Augustana. “It might make their life a little bit easier it might also empower them and embrace their scholastic journey as they proceed. Because students are our future, whether academia or it is vocational.”

In the past four decades, James has been a constant supporter of Augustana, volunteering his time and money to everything from establishing student scholarships to off-setting the cost of acquiring scientific and athletic equipment. He spoke of the partnership Battle River Community Foundation, an avid supporter of Augustana, developed with Augustana to provide the incredible Reading University summer program.

He also made reference to the U of A Days (September 21 to 24) and how it a very good message to get out to the community. “Augustana is such a jewel in our community, and I am so fortunate to be able to give back.”

Elder John Crier

Elder John Crier, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award, was unable to attend the celebrations. Dean Tryphonopoulos shared the following comments.

“This award recognizes Elder Crier’s numerous contributions and accomplishments since his time at Augustana University College.

“The impacts of Elder Crier’s outstanding leadership and knowledge have been far reaching during his time at Maskwacis Cultural College’s Healing Centre and Pe Sakastew Centre and in his mentorship of adults and young adults within and beyond the Cree community.

perspectives and ask the questions that come up. That all takes time, but you have to let it happen.”

Her teachings at the Augustana Campus and volunteer efforts, such as her work with the Beaver Hills Biosphere or the PromoScience Program, have and continue to enrich the lives of students and community members.

In accepting the award Dee remarked, “It’s been a real pleasure for me to be involved in Augustana. This Campus gives so much to the community and the students and other folks like me

all the answers and quickly discovered I had not heard all the questions.”

Mayer moved onto the north campus to complete and ultimately graduate, in 1983, with his Bachelor of Commerce.

Mayer amused the attendees with his recollection of some of his returned assignments, during his time at Augustana. “His (English professor’s) red pen was not new it was well worn in by the time he left. I think he wrote more on my papers then I did.”

After completion of his de-

“At Augustana, Elder Crier has helped enrich life on campus by providing guidance for multiple round dances, leading ceremonies for over a decade (including at both the grand opening for Wahkohtowin Lodge and its seventh anniversary event which happened this past March) and supporting Indigenous programming at Augustana as well.”

After the formal ceremony, guests were invited to enjoy refreshments and take an opportunity to congratulate and honour the recipients in person.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

University of Alberta Augustana Campus dean Demetres Tryphonopoulos, centre, congratulates Alumni Award winners Donelda Patriquin, left, recipient of the Augustana Citation Award, and James Mayer, right, recipient of the 2023 Lois Aspenes Award. Missing from photo was Elder John Crier, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Playhouse raffle benefits Camrose Women’s Shelter

Don “Hoe-Cat” Anger

July 2, 1936 ~ September 22, 2023

Don “Hoe-Cat” Anger of Rocky Mountain House, AB, formerly of Camrose, AB, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at the age of 87 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Margaret; children Blanche Dickau of Rocky Mountain House, Herald Anger of Camrose, Dawn Schmold (Steve Tremblay) of Bonnyville, and Cindy (Clint) Akerstrom of Camrose; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and siblings Whilleen Christopherson of Manning, and Linda Biggart of Innisfail.

Don was predeceased by his daughter Hazel; three sisters; and two brothers.

As per Don’s request, no formal service will take place.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Donald’s memory may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, or to the charity of one’s choice.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

Herman Julius Bauer

October 1, 1938 ~ September 28, 2023

Herman Julius Bauer of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of Vegreville, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the age of 84 years.

Left to cherish his memory wife Carolyn Bauer of Camrose; children Lyle “Cameron” Bauer of Vauxhall, Kelly (Monique) Bauer of Camrose, Tracy (Dale) Benoit of Vegreville, and Chrystal Bauer of Sherwood Park; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Herman was predeceased by his parents Julius and Lydia; brothers Lloyd, Edgar and Kurt Bauer; and parents-in-law Reuben and Pauline Albrecht.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Herman’s memory may be made to Holden Emmanuel Evangelical Missionary Church.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

RCMP hold town hall

By Lori Larsen

The Wetaskiwin RCMP will be hosting a town hall meeting on October 18 at 5 p.m. at the Hay Lakes Hall.

Information provided by the RCMP at the town hall will include crime stats in rural Camrose and the actions being taken to combat crime in the area.

Citizens are invited to take this opportunity to interact with the RCMP members and pose questions about crime concerns in these rural communities.

DEATHS

Mary (nee Pepper) Birch, of Calgary, formerly of Ryley, on August 26, at 99 years of age.

Allen “Al” William O’Brien, of Camrose, for-

merly of Round Hill, on September 29, at 83 years of age.

Carol Lucille Waldorf, of Camrose, formerly of Daysland, on October 1, at 85 years of age.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Royal LePage Rose Country Realty staff from left, Nancy Snook, owner Jennifer Shields, Andy Zetsen and Kim Meyer-Hockley presented Camrose Women’s Shelter executive director Nora-Lee Rear, centre, with $2,690 from the proceeds of the raffle from the playhouse. The staff donated the time and money to build the playhouse, Dorothy Morton contributed and Fjord Contracting built the house. Royal LePage is collecting pajamas (especially for teens), toiletries and other over night items from now until December 1. The staff hope to fill a truck full of items for the Women’s Shelter.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Royal LePage Rose Country Realty staff from left, Otto Sellin, Kim Meyer-Hockley, Nikki Dewey, Jennifer Shields with son Jaxon, Nancy Snook with son Sabastien, Andy Zetsen and witness MLA Jackie Lovely drew the winning name (Harlen Bailey of Edmonton) for the playhouse. The staff raised nearly $3,000 for the Camrose Women’s Shelter.

Mary Birch

Mary Birch (nee Pepper) passed away peacefully at Agapé Hospice on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Calgary, AB.

She was born in Ryley, AB, on January 19, 1924. Mary grew up on the family farm north of Ryley, but travelled to Quebec to stay with family while she worked in a war plant folding parachutes and making flares for the war effort.

Upon returning to Ryley, she married Gerry Birch. They spent over 62 years together, primarily in Calgary, before Gerry passed away in 2008. Painting was a lifelong source of joy; she spent many years volunteering at the Parkdale Community Association and the NiftyFifties Club, where she created and sold numerous works.

Mary was predeceased by her parents Edith and Lester Pepper; sister Jean Stelter; and brothers Jerry and Allan Pepper. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Murray Birch (wife Rebecca Sullivan) of Calgary; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A private family graveside service will take place at 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choice is preferred. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.weberfuneralhome.ca

Allen “Al” William O’Brien

August 27, 1940 ~ September 29, 2023

Allen “Al” William O’Brien of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of Round Hill, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the age of 83 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his children Lana (Sam) Ingrao of Camrose, Kevin (Ruth) O’Brien of Edmonton, Darcy O’Brien of Edmonton, Clayton O’Brien of Camrose, and Cory O’Brien of Vermilion; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; special little lady Darlene Wellington; and siblings Vivian (Bill) Weaver of Sherwood Park, Bruce (Lorraine) O’Brien of Drayton Valley, Gary O’Brien of Westlock, and Wanda Labonte of Lacombe.

Al was predeceased by his wife Doreen; son Donald; daughter Lori; parents Bill and Martha; sister Viola; brother Wayne; and great-granddaughter Sara Lee.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023, from Burgar Memorial Chapel, 4817-51 Avenue, Camrose, officiated by Rev. Michael Anderson.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Al’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

Maria (Dina) Lukawy

Maria (Dina) Lukawy of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, passed away holding hands with her husband Dan on September 30, 2023, at the age of 59 years. Maria bravely battled cancer for more than four years.

She was born on January 30, 1964, in Calatrava Negros Occidental Philippines.  She moved to Canada in 1990, and received her citizenship in 1995.  Maria moved back to the Philippines to raise her niece Karen, with whom she had a mother and daughter relationship. She moved back to Canada in 2011, and worked for Catholic Social Services until 2019, when her cancer treatments began.

Maria was involved with Sacred Heart Church and St. Francis Xavier Church, belonging to the Catholic Women’s League for many years. She was a very special women who gave of herself and was very loving. Maria loved gardening, fishing, cooking and taking care of her family.

Maria married her first husband in the late ’90s; he passed away in 2005. She remarried her loving husband Dan in 2018 in Wetaskiwin.

Maria is survived by her husband Dan; seven brothers; three sisters; and numerous family and friends. She was predeceased by her first husband in 2005; her mother in 1967; her father in 1994; and two brothers.

A Prayer Vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel, Camrose.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, 3605-50 Street, Camrose.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Warren McGill

Warren McGill of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on October 3, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta, at the age of 46 years.

He is survived by his parents Gerald and Sandra; aunt Dianna (Wes) Allan and uncle Jay Willis; and numerous family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

5016-50 Avenue Camrose, AB T4V 0S5

Phone 780-672-9420

INDOOR SHOWROOM

Memorial Poems

Marie Jacobson

Marie Jacobson of Ryley, Alberta, passed away on October 5, 2023, at the age of 85 years.

She is survived by her husband Ivan; children Kathy (Walter “Woofy”) Schneider, Sue Castro, Tim (Michelle) Allotti; grandchildren Evan, Kachia, Erin, Justin and Chase; eight great-grandchildren; relatives and friends.

A private family funeral service will be held.

In memory of Macala Jane Kneeland

May 31, 1997 ~ October 13, 2004

A Child of Mine

“I’ll lend you for a little while A child of mine,” God said, “For you to love the while she lives, And mourn for when she’s dead. It may be six or seven years, Or forty-two or -three. But will you, till I call her back, Take care of her for me?

She’ll bring her charms to gladden you, And – should her stay be brief –You’ll have her lovely memories As a solace for your grief.

I cannot promise she will stay For all from earth returns, But there are lessons taught below I want this child to learn.

I’ve looked the whole world over In my search for teachers true, And from all beings that crowd life’s land, I have chosen you.

Now, will you give her all your love?

Nor think the labor vain? Nor hate me when I come to take

This lent child back again?

I fancied that I heard you say ‘Dear Lord, Thy will be done. For all the joys Thy child will bring

The risk of grief we’ll run. We will shelter her with tenderness, We’ll love her while we may –And for the happiness we have known, Forever grateful stay.

But should the angels come for her

Much sooner than we planned, We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes

And try – to understand.’”

– Author Unknown

– Dad

The most important way to remember those you will never forget.

Carol Lucille Waldorf

August 4, 1938 ~ October 1, 2023

Carol Waldorf of Camrose, beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and loyal friend of many, passed away at the age of 85 on October 1, 2023, at her home.

Carol was born on August 4, 1938, in Daysland, to Mike and Rose Zwack. Carol’s early childhood was spent on the family farm south of Daysland, with siblings Vonnie, Roger and Allan. It was growing up on that farm that allowed her to develop her thoughtful and nurturing nature. She helped take care of the animals and plants and later used those skills on her own farm.

As a child, Carol attended Daysland School. After high school, she graduated from the nursing program at Vermilion College. She then went on to work at the Daysland Clinic and Hospital for several years.

Carol was married in 1960 and settled on a farm north of Daysland, where they ran a mixed cattle and grain operation. Not only was Carol able to use her innate caregiving spirit to grow her farm, she was also able to raise six beautiful daughters: Val, Jackie, Shelley, Annette, Debbie and Shauna. As if Carol was not busy enough taking care of the growing needs of her family and farm, she was also an active member in the community, involved with Royal Purple, 4H, Brownies, curling, bowling, and her daughters’ school activities.

In 1994, Carol started a new chapter in her life and moved to Camrose. There she continued to engage with her community by volunteering. Festival of Trees and Big Valley Jamboree were just some of the organizations to which Carol gave her time. When she wasn’t giving back to the community, Carol was giving to her family. All her grandchildren rave about the massive spread of food that Grandma would put out even for a short visit. Candy dishes would be filled and Carol’s specialty, Angel Food Cake, would be on the table in a moment’s notice. Even the neighborhood blue jays and cats would come to Carol’s house for daily treats.

Quick-witted, sharp, nurturing, and generous until the end, Carol Waldorf was a kind soul who will be sincerely missed by her family, friends, neighbours and community.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Valerie (Robert) Volk of Heisler, Jackie Volk of Camrose, Shelley (John) Vander Woude of Camrose, Annette (Lyle) Zimmer of Edmonton, Debbie (Daryl) Zimmer of Camrose, and Shauna (Brad) Zimmer of Daysland; eighteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and brothers Roger (Joyce) Zwack of Calgary, and Allan (Debbie) Zwack Camrose.

Carol was predeceased by her parents Michael and Rose Zwack; sister Vonnie Hauser; infant son Joseph; and son-in-law Doug Volk.

A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at CityLights Church, Camrose, officiated by Rev. Brian Hunter.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Carol’s memory may be made to Centra Cam, the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, or to the Kids with Cancer Society.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

Alice Gabrysh

Alice Gabrysh of Camrose, AB, passed away on October 6, 2023, at the age of 97 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Steve.

At her request, no funeral service will be held.

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

John Bielopotocky

October 27, 1946 ~ October 3, 2023

John Bielopotocky of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the age of 76 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Lilas Bielopotocky of Camrose; children Lawrence (Sherry) Bielopotocky of Sherwood Park, Terry (Brenda) Bielopotocky of Parksville, BC, Tammy (Roy) Raaflaub of Sherwood Park, Nickolas Bielopotocky (Ashley Bekkeheim) of Buck Lake, AB, and Ashley (Craig) Koughan of Ardrossan, AB; seven grandchildren; and siblings Steve (Valerie) Bielopotocky of Nampa, AB, Alex Bielopotocky of Regina, SK, and Grace (Danny) Harris of Grimshaw, AB.

John was predeceased by his parents Alex and Helen; brothers William, Henry, Eddie, Frank and Donnie; and parents-in-law Marion and Howard Burnstad.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, from the CityLights Church, 4920-48 Street, Camrose, officiated by Rev. Brian Hunter.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in John’s memory may be made to S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com

Phone 780-672-2121

“Dedicated service since 1906”

Jim Schmidt

Jim Schmidt of Bruce, Alberta, passed away on October 5, 2023, in Viking, Alberta, at the age of 66 years.

He is survived by his children Trista and Amanda; grandchildren Michael, Leah, Will, Liam and Kaybree; mother Eva; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father Weigand, daughter Jessica and son Jacob.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Bruce Community Center (404 Main Street). Memorial donations may be made to Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Canada and the Ukraine

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

On Friday, September 22, the Canadian Parliament welcomed Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy to Canada.

While this has been making the news because of one of the visitors in the gallery, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the address itself before discussing this visitor.

The visit emphasized to me that Ukraine needs Canada’s support to defend itself to preserve the idea of nationhood and that the world needs our resources more than ever. Borders matter and Russia’s recent aggression threatens to dismantle that fundamental precept of statehood. Borders, and what happens in them, need to be determined by that nation’s own people. Allowing Russia to flaunt its Soviet era disregard for this fundamental idea would be a massive setback that would destabilize our world.

This conflict should also call into question how the world looks at security, not just from a military standpoint, but also how energy and food security play a role in conflicts like this. For example, policies that contribute to energy dependence on dictatorships or reduce food production should be rejected outright. In short, Canada is well placed among global democracies to fill the gap that would loosen the grip dictatorships have on energy and food-insecure jurisdictions, something that has been weaponized by countries like Russia.

And for those who question whether or not Canada is on the right side of this war, or if we should be involved in supporting the people of Ukraine, there are three things I would mention.

First, look throughout history and see the consequences of not standing up against unprovoked territorial aggression. Not helping Ukraine now, and not supporting their efforts, and history repeats itself would mean instead of sending weapons and resources that help Ukraine defend their borders today, eventually, we’d once again be forced to send soldiers to die once again on the battlefields of Europe to preserve a rule-based international order and stand up to tyrants. This is not new and is a fundamentally conservative idea, it was in fact Stephen Harper who boldly led the world in telling Putin that Ukraine was off limits and leading the then G8 to remove Russia—and this was at a time when much of the world refused to even acknowledge that as a problem.

Second, Russia has acted like this before in many places, and specifically when it comes to Ukraine, I would encourage you to look up the history of Holodomor. One of the worst genocides in world history, perpetrated by the Soviet Union exerting control and forcing famine upon Ukraine.

And third, Ukraine and Canada have a massive, shared connection. More than 1.3 million Canadians have Ukrainian heritage, and especially on the prairies, tough agricultural-minded Ukrainian immigrants helped establish Canada as a world-leading ag producer in the early days of westward expansion.

I’d also like to address the issue that has made headlines since the visit. A person was recognized during the Speaker’s remarks, and it was later revealed that this person was actually a Nazi veteran, having fought in the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS. While MPs and guests applauded, no one outside of the Speaker has claimed to know who this individual was prior to the introduction. To be clear, no Conservative was aware of this individual’s presence. The result has turned into an international and diplomatic embarrassment for Canada and has hurt Ukraine.

Diplomacy and managing state visits are a key responsibility of the Prime Minister and while he says he wasn’t aware of the specifics; it was Justin Trudeau’s responsibility to keep this sort of thing from happening. He failed and unfortunately, the Prime Minister has refused to take personal responsibility for ensuring President Zelenskyy’s trip was a diplomatic success.

Conservatives will continue calling on Justin Trudeau to give a personal apology, instead of passing all the blame on to the Speaker (who has already resigned as a result of this) and the rest of Parliament. This however continues to show how Canada needs real leadership as opposed to surface-level virtue signalling from a Prime Minister who seems to care more about himself than the country he is tasked to lead. It needs to be recognized how this has impacted Ukraine, Jewish people, Poles, many other affected groups, and has damaged Canada’s reputation. Canadians and the world deserve better and will get it when Conservatives have the chance to restore Canada’s reputation around the world.

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

Gratrix moves into Camrose County top CAO position

By Murray Green

Teresa Gratrix has had a few weeks to settle in as the Camrose County CAO (chief administrative officer).

“After completing the recruitment and interview process, Teresa Gratrix remained the top candidate for the position. Her education and experience are a valuable asset that council has valued previously in her position as manager of Corporate Services and will continue to rely on as CAO of Camrose County,” said County Reeve Cindy Trautman, after her appointment.

“Paul King’s mentorship of Teresa has prepared her for the challenges of being the CAO. Teresa has the vision and wisdom to bring her ideas forth to benefit the future of Camrose County,” shared Cindy.

Teresa graduated from the University of Calgary with a Commerce Degree in Information Systems and Accounting. “For most of my career I worked from home in the bookkeeping/ accounting field. My husband and I moved to the Camrose area in 2006 and raised our three children

live nearby with families of their own. I enjoy spending time with family and taking care of a small fold of highland cattle,” Teresa said on her background.

“I have so enjoyed working at Camrose County these last 10 years and I am excited to step into this new role as CAO. The County has an excellent team of people and I am looking forward to all we will accomplish together in the coming years. Thank you to council for this opportunity. It is a pleasure to work for you and I appreciate your commitment to the County. Thank you to Paul King for his many years of service— he has been invaluable to me as a mentor and I wish him all the best in his retirement,” Teresa added.

“I worked in municipal government for the Town of Daysland and really enjoyed it. I also helped with my husband’s business until I saw a temporary part-time position open for the County in payroll. It seemed like a good fit for me at the time so I started that position in February 2013. It quickly morphed into a full-time position doing payroll and that quickly

more opportunities. Paul was awesome in supporting his staff in their growth, so developed into corporate services, which then turned into an assistant CAO role. With Paul planning to move on with retirement, it was a good fit for him to do some succession planning,” continued Teresa.

“When the CAO opportunity came, I was definitely interested. No, I had no idea it would lead to this. It (her first job with the County) was a temporary job. I started in February and was supposed to be done in October. The person I was covering mat (maternity)leave for, only wanted to come back half-time so we job shared for awhile,” she recalled.

“Later, she was then pregnant again, so it morphed back into full time and that turned into corporate services. It was invaluable to have Paul’s leadership. He was awesome at empowering people and letting them grow in their role. I learned a lot working with him and he was always ready to push me into new roles,” Teresa said.

“Any time you can develop a staff person and move them into an increased role, you keep that experience from the frontline work. The County is driven by council decisions, so it is very different than a commercial business. Having that front-line experience on our management team is ideal. Often the County has promoted people who were allowed to develop into those roles. That knowledge from a front-line worker is something you can’t replace,” she said.

The new corporate services manager is Chris Willms. “Chris worked for us as a municipal intern for a year and a half so he received that front-line experience in a concentrated setting in ag services, finance and public works. His experience made him a really good fit for us. He can jump right in and that is invaluable,” said Teresa.

on a small acreage by Daysland. We operated a small business in Camrose for a number of years. Our children are now grown and

turned into corporate services,” Teresa explained.

“I love the variety of work and when you show an interest you are given

“We are a team at the County. I wouldn’t have been applying for the position if it wasn’t an awesome team. I’m excited about the future in Camrose County.”

Agricultural Societies Day officially recognized

By Murray Green

The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies announced September 21 was recognized as Alberta Agricultural Societies Day from now on.

The Ag Societies have played a pivotal role in promoting agriculture, rural development and community engagement throughout the province. The day will serve as an annual reminder of the remarkable work carried out by the many volunteers within the community.

They run the rural facilities, the rec-

reation centres, ice rinks and community halls. Members plan and host many community events.

By having a special day to recognize their important work, everyone can show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication, raise awareness of their importance in our communities and encourage more people to get involved.

To Celebrate Agricultural Society Day in Alberta, people are encouraged to post on social media with #abagsocietiesday. It is not too early to plan for next year.

Teresa Gratrix

Athletes shine at senior games

By Murray Green

Camrose and District

athletes and artists performed at Alberta 55 plus Summer Games held in Brooks this past August.

More than 800 participants from all over Alberta competed in 16 activities. Zone 4, which includes Camrose and area, sent 105 athletes and 12 artists in culture

categories.

“We were very pleased to have won 100 medals for our zone. The Alberta 55 plus games are hosted in different communities all over Alberta in the odd years, with the anticipation of advancing to the Canada 55+ Games in the even years,” said Rosella Snopek, Zone 4 activity director.

The Alberta 55 plus Winter Games, which includes 15 different activities are slated for April 2024. The Camrose Mirror Lake Centre will be hosting five of these activities, duplicate bridge, euchre, snooker, floor curling, creative writing and art.

Linda Slater earned a bronze in ladies golf low net 70+ category.

Kodiaks split Showcase game, share first place

By Murray Green

Camrose Kodiaks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) lost a close shoot out 6-5 to the Whitecourt Wolverines on October 3.

Ty Hodge started the scoring in the match, but Whitecourt came back with two before the first period ended.

In the second, Ethan Short netted the equalizer. A few minutes later Whitecourt regained the lead until Lucas Lemieux connected on a power play.

The Wolverines came out strong in the third with two tallies within 11 seconds of each other. Camrose fought back with goals from Lemieux and Carson Brisson. After a scoreless overtime the game was decided in a shoot out.

Goalie Charlie Zolin turned away 19 of 24 shots he faced. Camrose recorded 34 shots on goal.

The Kodiaks have lost two games this season, both to the Calgary Canucks.

Calgary edged the Kodiaks 5-4 on October 1. The Canucks outscored Camrose 2-1 in the opening period with Short responding for the bears.

After three Calgary goals, Camrose netted two back in the middle frame. Alexander Bryson and Short collected the Camrose markers.

Garrett Thom of the Kodiaks netted the only tally in the third period.

Goalie Liam Bechthold stopped 11 of 16 shots before being replaced

by Zolin who turned away all 10 shots he faced. Camrose fired 30 shots on goal.

Camrose split a pair of games on September 28 and 29 during the Showcase event.

The Kodiaks lost 4-3 in a shoot out against the Grande Prairie Storm. Camrose came out hard with goals from Bryson and Short before Grande Prairie got on the board.

In the middle frame, the Storm came back with two goals before Levi Carter tied it up. After no scoring in the third, the game was decided in the shoot out.

Goalie Zolin stopped 32 of 35 shots directed his way, while his teammates fired 29 shots at the Storm cage.

Rhett Miller of the Kodiaks garnered the only tally of the game, in the second period, to give his team a 1-0 victory over the Fort McMurray Oil Barons.

Goalie Bechthold turned away all 30 shots to record the shut out. Camrose fired 29 shots at the Oil Barons’ net.

The next home game for the Kodiaks is against Canmore Eagles on October 8 and Blackfalds on October 20.

Bear facts

Camrose is in a four-way tie for first place with the Blackfalds Bulldogs, Brooks Bandits and Drumheller Dragons and after nine league games.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

From left to right: Frank Snopek, a silver in bocce; Paul Davis, a bronze in golf low gross 75+; Sharon Olsen, a gold, a silver and two bronze in photography; and Phil Murray, a silver in 70+ pickleball.

Beth Borgel won a silver in bocce, a silver and three bronze in culture. Louise Gartner won a bronze in culture.

Steve Petz from Camrose was the winner of a gold in golf men’s low gross 80+.

Linda Slater earned a bronze in ladies golf low net 70+ category.

Claudine Lemieux and Lorne Enright of Camrose won silver medals in mixed doubles in pickleball.

Helpful Tips for Writing Classified Ads Which Get Results!

Be Thorough

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PARTIALLY FURNISHED

BASEMENT SUITE – Now available. $900/mo. $900 DD One bedroom, newly renovated. Looking for quiet student. No smoking, no pets. Private access. Call 780-679-0474 or 780888-1204 to arrange a viewing. Reference required.

UPSTAIRS APARTMENT – 1000 sq. ft. above business on Main Street, Camrose. One bedroom plus den, one bathroom, laundry. Space would make a great home or an office space. NO PETS. NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND. Available October 1. $850/mo. rent plus utilities. $1000 DD. Call or text Christine 780-781-2411.

MACHINERY

SWATHER NO LONGER ‘CUTTING THE MUSTARD?’

Call The Camrose Booster Classifieds, 780-672-3142.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER –

Half duplex in West Park Village 7010-46 Avenue. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. All appliances and window coverings. Attached heated garage. Asking $349,900. For more info, call 780-781-1869.

MISCELLANEOUS

ALPACA YARN – 80/20. Four colours: white, grey, brown, caramel. $18/skein. 780-6085032.

HORIZON TREADMILL

– Very good condition. Sometimes on sale at a well-known store for $899. Asking $450. 780-672-2367.

HANKOOK IPIKE WINTER TIRES – P275/55R20. 50% rubber left. On Ford factory rims. Good condition. Asking $600. CUSTOM TOWING MIRRORS fit 2004-2014 Ford F150 / Ford F250 light duty XLT. Like new. $50. Camrose, phone 780-999-6399.

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

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

Finance Manager

Why J oi n O u r Tea m?

At B at tl e R ive r Powe r C oop, o u r e mploye e s m at ter. We wor k i n a m embe r focused a n d teamoriente d e nv ironmen t w here t h e s afet y of o u r e mploye e s a n d c ommunities i s p aramount ou r m embers’ n eed s a re a to p p riorit y, a n d t h e reliabilit y of t hei r e lectricit y s er vi c e i s c ritical. B y j oinin g t h e B at tl e R ive r Powe r C oo p f amily, yo u w il l b ecom e a p ar t of a c ollaborative a nd communicativ e cultu re, o n e t ha t i s respect fu l of o u r h is to ry, w hil e focused o n t h e f uture a nd th e o ppor tunities i t b rings . At B at tl e R ive r Powe r C oop, we p ower r ura l c ommunities a nd empowe r o u r p eopl e to d o t hei r b es t wor k.

Gene ral S umma ry :

• Deve lo p i n-dept h k nowledge of t h e b usiness , o perations , a n d p ro cesses of a n ot-forpro t u tilit y distributio n c ompany

• Priori tize d eliverables a n d e nsurin g t imelines s of d eliverables.

• Suppor t d epar tments, p roviding n ancia l i nformation , a naly tics , a n d recommendations to f acilit ate d ecision-maki ng

• Monito r o perationa l a n d n ancia l p er fo rmance m odels , t re nd s a n d p er for m varianc e analyses

• Lea d a nnua l n ancia l p lanning p ro ces s by wor king c ollaborati ve l y w it h b usines s l eaders o n t h e d evelopment of aud its , b u dgeting tool s a n d varianc e a naly tics

• Deve lo p a n d i mplemen t i nternal c ontro l g uidelines , p olicie s a n d p ro cedure s fo r b u dge t accounting , c as h a n d c re di t m anagement , a dministration , a n d other a ctivities.

• Overse e a n d l i aise relationship s w it h p rofe ssional s er vi ce s p roviders (audi to rs accoun ta nts , l aw ye rs , b an ke rs , g overnmen t rep re sent atives , i nsurance a gents , e tc .) re la ted to core opera tion n ancia l a n d l ega l m at te rs

• Manage t h e c ompany ’s n ancia l a ccounting , m onitoring, a n d repor ting s ystems

• Th e positio n i ncludes d ay-to-day a ccountin g s uc h a s m anagin g c ompany i nvoicing

A/ R , A /P, p ay ro l l a n d c as h ow m anagement.

• Ensure c omplianc e w it h a l l l oc al , p rovincial , a n d federa l l aws , r ules , regulation s a n d b es t practices.

• Re quiremen t to follow t h e a pprove d C omplianc e Pla n a n d a l l t rainin g m aterials , p olicy an d p ro cedure s fo r t h e B at tl e R ive r W ire s D ivis io n Regulate d O pt io n a n d B at tl e R iver

Energ y D ivis io n A l ia ted Rate O pt io n.

• Re sponsibl e fo r keepin g a n a ccurate a n d u p-to-date s e t of n ancia l s ta tement s.

• Ad ministe r t h e c ompany ’s variou s i nsurance p ro grams.

• Prov id e s tron g l eadership, o ngoin g c oaching , d evelopment s uppor t fo r d irec t repor ts

• Management of A ccountin g a n d U tilit y B illin g M embe r S er vi ce s s ta

• Recr uit , h ire, t rai n a n d ret ai n s ta base d o n t h e cur re n t a n d i nc re asin g d emand s of t he depa rt ment

• Wo r k a s a p ar t of a t ea m w it h m embers , p eer s a n d l eadership.

Quali c ations :

• Business , Financ e o r Accountin g D egree/Diploma , w it h a C PA d esignation a n d p rove n ex perience of a t l eas t 10 year s i n d at a a naly tics , n ancia l p lanning a n d m anagemen t re po rt ing.

• 5 year s of l e adin g a n d m anagin g d irec t repor t s i n e mploye e d evelopment a nd pe rformance.

• Highl y d eveloped n ancial , b usines s a n d n ancia l a cume n to d rive b usines s pe rformance , e mbracin g c hang e a n d i nn ovation.

• Kn ow ledg e a n d u nderst anding of a pplicable a ccounting , a uditin g a n d u tilit y l aw s a nd re gulations i n A lber t a a n d C anada.

• In-depth k nowledge of n ancia l regulation s a n d a ccountin g p rinciples.

• Excellen t l eadership, w ri tte n a n d verba l c ommunication a bilities , c apable of i n u encing an d i nspiring others.

• Demonstrated exp erienc e i n s trategi c n ancia l p lanning , b u dge t a n d d ecision s uppo rt

• Ex perience i n u tilit y distributio n a n d n ot-for-p ro t o rg aniz ation s a n a sset

• Computer l iterate w it h exp er t/ intermediate s ki ll s i n S AG E ( AC CPAC), M ic ro sof t E xc el , Powe r B I , u tilit y b illin g p ro gram s ( V8 o r A S400).

• Motivate d i ndividua l w it h exc ellen t o rg aniz ational , t im e m anagement , i nterpersonal, consul ta tive a n d n egotiatin g s ki lls; w it h t h e a bilit y to l ea d a n d c oach a team.

Hour s o f O peration : H our s of o peration a re g enerall y 8 :0 0 a m to 4:3 0 p m , M onday t hrough

Fr iday

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

Applications : Quali e d a pplicant s a re e ncouraged to s ubmi t a c ove r l et ter a n d cur re nt re sum é v i a e mail o r to t h e a dd re s s b elow by Friday, N ovembe r 3 , 2023 , a t 4:0 0 p m. We appreciate and consider all applications ; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacte d.

Please submi t you r resum é to:

SNOW REMOVAL CONTR ACT

The V illage of Edberg is accepting bids for a snow remova l con tract for t he upcoming w inter. Please e mail t he V illage o ce at vledberg @ syba n. ne t for a copy of the pac kage

Submissions are due by October 23 , 2023 For more information, you c an e mail or c all the o ce on Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 78 0- 877-3999

VILL AGE OF EDBERG

Box 16 0, Edberg, Albert a T0B 1J0 Phone 78 0- 877-3999

Fa x 78 0- 877-2562

Emai l vledberg@s yban.net

Fieldi ng & Company LLP is now welcom ing appl icat ions for a full ti me

Real Estate Lega l Assistant

An idea l ca nd idate will possess experience in ha nd li ng real estate transactions, and thrives upon work ing in a fastpaced of fice environment.

The successf ul appl icant will demonstrate:

• Prof icienc y in work ing with f irm dead li nes

• High le vel of professional ism and conf idential it y

• St rong mu lt itaski ng sk il ls and abilit y to pr ioritize work load

• At tent ion to deta il

• Excellent verbal and wr it ten communicat ion sk il ls Fieldi ng & Company LLP prov ides a compet it ive sa la ry, and an excellent benefits package, includ ing dental, that is

10 0% paid for by employer. 4 day work week, Tue. to Fr i. Al l appl icat ions will be held in conf idence. On ly ca nd idates selected for interv iews will be contac ted.

Apply with resu mé to Cher yl Sm it h by emai l at cher yl@f ield ingco.com or ma il to 10 0, 4918-51 St reet, Ca mrose, AB  T4V 1S3

Accounting Professional

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

At tent ion: H uma n Resou rc es

Box 1420, C am ro se, A B T4V 1X3

Fa x : 780 -672-7969

Email : valerie.king@brpowe r.coop

Declare Brands is seeking an accounting professional to ll a senior accounting position at our corporate o ce in Camrose. Duties would include cash ow management , planning and budgeting, and preparation of working papers and nancial statements. Some management and super visor y responsibilities will also be included in this position. An accounting designation or equivalent experience is required.

Declare Brands is comprised of t wo award-winning franchise brands including Magnetsigns and Stratus Building Solutions, with over 160 franchises in Nor th America.

To apply, submit resumé to:

Lsehn@declarebrands.com

JUNIOR MARKETING STRATEGIST

WE AR E GROWING OUR MARKE TING TE AM

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

* Full bene fits after three months

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

THE INDIVIDUAL WE ARE SEEKING

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

COMPENSATION

* Guaranteed base as you learn

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

* A car allowance will be provided

HOW TO APPLY

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

ACCOUNTANT REQUIRED

We are a public practice accounting office that is celebrating 25 years in business this year. We offer full cycle bookkeeping and accounting services for over 65 companies. Located in New Norway, just 15 minutes south of Camrose.

Experience required:

• Payroll, WCB, GST, bank reconciliations, A/R, A/P, etc.

• Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks and QBO

• T1 income tax preparation (using Profile)

• Spreadsheet creation (using Excel)

We are looking for someone who has/is:

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail

• Polite, courteous and professional customer service

• High level of integrity and strong wor k ethic

• Organized, reliable and dependable

• Excellent problem solving, analytical and decisionmaking skills

We offer:

• Competitive wage and flexible hours

• Awesome wor k environment

Please forward resumé to: Confidential Bookkeeping Inc confidential@syban.net

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You can view solar eclipse from valley

By Murray Green

A partial solar eclipse will occur in the southeast direction, where the moon will partially cover the sun between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. on October 14.

University of Alberta’s Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Station and Observatory staff will be setting up its 11” Celestron Edge HD telescope with a solar filter.

“We will be in front of Stony Creek Centre for residents and passersby to take a look through, free of charge. Experience a partial solar eclipse ahead of spring 2024’s total solar eclipse,” said Alex Bairos-Novak, technician and programming coordinator.

“We will be present with brochures about the Hesje Observatory and Research Station that is located at Miquelon Lake,” added Alex.

DESIGNED FOR

One on One Employment Services (OOES)

DESIGNATED

REQUES T FOR APPLICATIONS FOR GR

ONE ON ONE

Make an appointment with Employment Specialis to determine how we can best assist you Employment Readiness/Job Placement may provide you with up to 20 weeks of supports Workforce Development may provide you with at least 24 weeks of support which may include paid work experience

Football Buffaloes prepare for home games

By Murray Green

The Camrose Buffaloes bantam team play in the 12A side division in the Capital District Minor Football Association.

The Buffaloes were outscored 49-21 by the Millwoods Grizzlies to even its record at 2-2 on September 30.

The Buffaloes have a home game on October 14 against the Spruce Grove Cougars in Kin Park at 2:30 p.m. Camrose is back in St. Albert on October 21.

The peewee squad play in the peewee nine-side division in the Capital District. Camrose edged the Beaumont Bears 20-18 to improve to 4-0 on the season.

They host on October 14 against the Sherwood Park Northstars on Harry Andreassen Field in Kin Park at noon.

The peewee squad also travels to Spruce Grove on Saturday, October 21.

Camrose have two teams at the Golden Bears Division atom level, Navy and Red. They play in the six/side division in the Capital District.

Spruce Grove Cougars beat and tied Team Navy 3-3 in an evenly played away contest on September 24. Navy is 1-2-1 after four games. They tangle with the Wolverines October 14.

Team Red lost 6-2 to the Fort Saskatchewan Falcons and lost 4-2 to the Beaumont Orange and are 0-3 after three games. They play North Edmonton Seahawks on October 14.

FARML AND FOR SALE BY TENDER

The following proper t ies, which are located sout hwest of Viking, Alber ta in Beaver County, are offered for sale by tender, subject to t he restrict ions, reser vat ions and non-financial obligat ions in t he exist ing Cer tificates of Title:

#1. MERIDIAN 4 R ANGE 14 TOWNSHIP 47

SECTION 24

QUARTER NORTH E AST

EXCEP TING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINER ALS ARE A: 63.9 HECTARES (158 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

158 arable acres more or less, current ly tame grass but can be broken, dugout, fenced.

#2. MERIDIAN 4 R ANGE 14 TOWNSHIP 47

SECTION 24

QUARTER SOUTH E AST

EXCEP TING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINER ALS ARE A: 63.9 HECTARES (158 ACRES) MOR OR LESS 158 arable acres more or less, current ly tame grass but can be broken, fenced.

No adjustment for 2023 proper ty taxes paid by owner

The owner and any successful buyer agree to split t he cost of tit le insurance to complete t his transact ion.

Tenders in sealed envelopes marked “Torlea Tender ”, wit h tenderer ’s GST number and accompanied by a cer tified cheque or bank draf t made payable to “Andreassen Bor t h In Trust ”, for 5% of t he amount of the tender, must be deli vered before 12:00 noon on November 17, 2023, to t he offices of Andreassen Bor t h, 5014-50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, Alber ta, T0B 2L0, phone 780-385-3670. Tenderers may tender on one or bot h parcels. Unless t he tender specifies t hat t he owner can onl y accept or reject t he ent ire tender, t he owners may accept the tender as to one parcel and reject t he tender as to t he ot her parcel. Tenders will not be opened in public. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Bor t h on or before December 15, 2023. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open unt il dealt wit h by the offices of Andreassen Bor t h. If a successful tenderer does not complete t he purchase af ter acceptance of that tender, t heir deposit shall be for feited. The highest or any tender will not necessaril y be accepted. The owner reser ves the right to reject any and all tenders. Deposits recei ved from unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to t hem by mail.

For fur t her informat ion please call 780-385-2022.

3755-4 3 Ave nue, C am ro se Please note your company n ame, p hon e n umbe r a n d e mail are requi re d w he n o bt ainin g tende r d ocument.

Th e deadline for a pplications is 11: 00 a .m., O ctober 17, 2023.

Please con ta c t M ar k M cNar y, G rave l & D rainag e Superintenden t a t 780 -672- 4449 fo r f ur ther i nformation

NOTICE

AS THE DE ADLINE FOR PAYMENT OF 2023 COUNT Y PROPERT Y TA XES WAS JULY 31, 2023

A 10% penalty will be added to any outstanding current taxes on November 1, 2023

Tax payments can be made at the County Office 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, Alber ta T4V 3S8

Af ter hours /weekends payments can be placed in the mailbox at t he front door. Please do not deposit cash in t he mailbox OR

Online or at any financial inst itut ion (on or before deadline) OR Cheques recei ved post-marked by October 31, 2023. There is also a credit card payment feature called OP TION PAY available on the Camrose County Website for your convenience. For more informat ion, visit: www.county.camrose.ab.ca

Camrose County offers a Pre-Aut horized Mont hl y Payment Plan for taxes. The deadline to appl y is June 30 each year. However, you can star t Januar y 1 for next year. If you wish to star t in Januar y, your application must be recei ved before December 15, 2023. Applicat ion forms and fur t her informat ion can be obtained from t he Camrose County website: www.county.camrose.ab.ca or by contact ing our office at 780-672-4446 or by emailing tax@county.camrose.ab.ca

Teresa Gratrix County Administrator Camrose County

BRSD celebrates thriving start to 2023-24 school year

By Murray Green Battle River School

Division (BRSD) reports September successes of students and staff throughout the division.

The start of the 202324 academic year has been an extraordinary success according to BRSD. With an increase in student enrollment and flourishing extracurricular activities for positive student learning, they are set for another year of excellence in education.

BRSD student bus ridership has significantly increased. With over 700 additional school bus riders than last year, the transportation team worked diligently to offer this convenience to families, while rolling into the new school year.

To celebrate the return of students and staff, schools have hosted a series of welcoming events. These gatherings included welcome back open houses, delicious pancake breakfasts, and engaging meet the staff events. These activities strengthened partnerships within school communities, creating a sense of belonging.

“The positive energy and enthusiasm displayed

by our students, staff and community members during this school startup have been truly inspiring,” said Rhae-Ann Holoien, superintendent of schools. “We are dedicated to building on this momentum, ensuring that every student in our division has the opportunity to succeed.”

Students have been eagerly participating in sports such as volleyball, golf and cross-country running. BRSD hosted six cross-country runs in the 2023 Battle River XC Race Series for students.

BRSD’s annual Spartan Race was held on September 28 in New Norway, and hundreds of students from kindergarten to Grade 12 across the division–and province–participated. Aiming to make this race more inclusive and give opportunities to all, the Spartan Race added a para/unified race to kick off the day. This race exemplifies inclusivity and diversity among other opportunities provided for students.

These activities not only promote physical fitness, but foster teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship among our students. BRSD gymnasiums boast

an abundance of student successes and this can make one certain that this year holds much promise for teams.

September 25 was a staff learning day across BRSD. Staff participated in various learning sessions and activities. Bus drivers gathered at Norsemen Inn to connect and engage with staff while learning.

BRSD school participation in the Terry Fox Run, honoring the resilient spirit of this Canadian hero, while instilling valuable lessons of resilience, compassion and community engagement in students was good. This serves as a reminder of the collective ability to make a difference in the fight against cancer, and the power to mitigate other societal challenges when we work together.

Schools are dedicated to raising awareness and funds for cancer research, emphasizing that even small steps can lead to significant change. Participation not only fosters unity and purpose among our students, but also reaffirms our commitment to nurturing them as responsible and compassionate global citizens.

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week Premier community living

By Lori Larsen

Perfect for the retired homeowner

this quality-built IPEC home located in Creekview Estates offers adult living in its own tight-knit community.

Featuring zero-step entry and low yard and home maintenance, this brand new home would be ideal for seniors wanting easy living at their fingertips in a beautiful home and surrounding.

Enjoy an active lifestyle with walking trails close by in scenic Stoney Creek Park, with one of any of the three new models offered by IPEC.

This 1,244 non-basement model features in-floor heating, bright neutral colour palette, classic white trim and interior finishes, and because of the easy access zero-step entry, no loss of space in the double attached garage.

Stylish grey-toned vinyl flooring is easy to maintain and adds a touch of modern to the esthetic. Nine-foot ceilings, open concept and plenty of windows keep the home bright and airy.

The gorgeous kitchen has crisp white cabinets with stunning quartz counter-tops and features a corner pantry for great storage and an eat-up

Graham Wideman

island for morning coffee. A spacious dining area allows for plenty of room to entertain and flows nicely into the good-sized living room.

Just off the main living area is a cozy flex room that could be used as home office or quiet reading area and houses a convenient tucked-away laundry space.

The bedroom features a threepiece en suite with double sinks and walk-in tiled shower. A walk-in closet offers plenty of room for all your wardrobe needs.

A garden door off the living room leads out to a patio where you can relax in the fresh air overlooking your own greenspace without the worries of lots of yard work.

If you are looking for all the amenities of your own home with easy access to the surrounding community, this home, located at 3324-50A Street Close and priced $414,900, is everything you need. Join Graham Wideman at an open house on Saturday, October 14, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Or, for a private viewing, contact Graham at:

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

Friday the 13th is still better than any Monday. I have selective hearing. I'm sorr y you were not selected.

Next week , there will be constant rane, hale, drissle gails, thundre and litening. A really bad spell of weather

A truck loaded with Vicks VapoRub over turned on the highway. Amazingly enough, there was no congestion for eight hours.

Amal and Juan are identical twins, however, their mom only carries one baby photo in her wallet Because if you've seen Juan, you've seen Amal.

I'm reading a horror book in Braille. Something bad is going to happen, I can just feel it

Baby changing stations are the biggest hoax. The parents always come out with the same kid. My three favourite things are eating my family and not using commas.

Is my house clean? No

But are we having the time of our lives making memories? Also no

Singing in the shower is all fun and games until you get shampoo in your mouth. Then it just becomes a soap opera.

I saw a dwar f climbing down a prison wall. It was a little condescending

Alligators can live up to 100 years which is why there is an increased chance that they will, in fact , see you later

Two eggs, a bagel and a sausage walk into a bar "Bar tender, my friends and I would like a cold one," says one of the eggs. "Sorr y," the bar tender replies. "We don't serve break fast ."

My grandfather always said, "When one door closes, another one opens." Lovely man, but a terrible cabinet maker

Oh those nasty maple bugs!

I just killed a maple bug crawling along the oor with my shoe. I don't care how big the bug is, no one steals my shoe!

Some of my friends have opened their doors recently and have been slapped. There's de nitely a nast y bug going around.

I told my teenage daughter to go get me a phone book . She laughed at me, and said, "Oh Dad, you're so old. Just use my phone." So I slammed her phone against the wall to kill the maple bug

The other day I found a maple bug in my shoes. He looked so stupid. They were way too big for him. I just locked eyes with a maple bug. But instead of killing him, I ran away and hid, so he can spend the night stressing about where I am

Kid: “I can’t wait until it’s too cold outside for bugs.”

Me: “That just means they ’ll come inside.”

Kid: “No furnace this year!”

A little boy and his dad are sitting at the dinner table when the little boy asks his dad, “Dad, are maple bugs good to eat ?” The dad responds, “Son, we’re at the dinner table We don’t talk about things like that at dinner.” The son says, “But Dad!” only to have the father interrupt him and remind him that bugs are not appropriate dinner conversation. Later that evening, after they have nished their meal, the dad asks, “Why were you asking about eating maple bugs at dinner ? What do you need to know ?” The son replies, “I don’t need to know anything anymore. There was a maple bug in your soup, but you ate it .”

ACREAGES

We’ve had a terrific summer matching qualified buyers with quality properties. Even in the period where we have experienced higher interest rates, demand has been very strong, and our agents have had great success selling properties that are priced fairly. If you’ve been considering selling – call us today!

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