November 7, 2023 Camrose Booster

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Vol. LXXI, No. 50 City Edition – 32 Pages Country Edition – 40 Pages November 7, 2023

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Your donation in exchange for a lapel poppy, and the wearing of this poppy offered by your local Legion branch or Legion member, is a magnificent way to honour Canada's war veterans. It is also a wonderful way to remember individuals who sacrificed their lives, as well as show respect and honour those who continue to serve our country in present day. Your purchase of a Remembrance Day lawn sign will also help local veterans and their families. A significant portion of the money raised by both initiatives will be redirected back into our community to support local causes.

The sacrifice to achieve the freedoms we collectively cherish must remain front of mind for all Canadians.

On Saturday, November 11, it is important that we take a few minutes out of our busy schedules to reflect on Canada's military involvement, battle achievements and peacekeeping successes.

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Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Out and About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 to 15 On the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 and 21 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 and 25 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 to 30 Central Agencies Realty Inc. . . 31 and 32

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Merry Christmas Fund has helped families for 58 years . . . . . . . . 2 Reflections by Bonnie Hutchinson . . . . . . 4 Ridge salutes young Canadians in trenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ÉCCHS Wall of Fame 2023 inductees . 12 Ask the Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Camrose Arts Society celebrates evening of art . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Royal Canadian Legion Camrose Branch Number 57 executive personnel Kerry Grettum, Executive Vice President, Dora Grettum and Adrian Zinck, President, invite you to wear a poppy for Remembrance Day.

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Merry Christmas Fund has helped families for 58 years

By Murray Green

The Camrose Merry Christmas Fund and Christmas Hamper Program was launched 58 years ago.

Margaret and Chuck MacLean were thinking about doing something worthwhile and meaningful for those who are in a less fortunate position at Christmas time.

About 1965, the MacLeans decided to organize and deliver Christmas hampers of food and perhaps a small toy to these families.

The MacLeans owned the Camrose Canadian newspaper at that time and the Camrose Canadian Merry Christmas Fund became a reality. In the first years the MacLeans organized the hampers and coordinated the deliveries.

“It is likely that the demand increased over time and as a result the fund became a community-based project. The Camrose Canadian continued to collect the much-needed donations and provided the advertising to make this an annual success. The MacLeans sold the Camrose Canadian; however, the non-profit organization carries on today with a core group of volunteers,” said fund chair Morris Henderson.

“The first cheque was signed by Olive Tate who we can assume was the treasurer at the time. John Hare was the chairman for many years. John worked for the City of Camrose in the public works department. The second chairman was Mike Wetsch.

Taking over from him was Bernie Boser as chairman and Dorothy Marshall as the treasurer in 1984. Bernie served in this role for 25 years and was able to hone the organization and delivery to a finely tuned machine.

Larry Schultz had the pleasure to work with Bernie since 1994 and when Bernie decided it was time for someone else to take over the reins it seemed like a natural progression for Larry. Larry was the chairman from 2007 to 2019 and he can attest to the strong organizational skills that Bernie had brought to this

organization for a quarter of a century,” explained Morris.

In 2019, Larry wanted to step back from his role as chairman. Jason Delwo who worked with Larry on the project for about eight years and Morris, who worked for about five years took on the role as co-chairs, relying on Larry’s guidance. Jason moved away in 2021.

The Camrose Merry Christmas Fund works in conjunction with the Camrose and District Neighbor Aid Center. The fund is an independent non-profit charity that collects money from the community and uses it to purchase large quantities of food to be packaged as Christmas hampers.

The Neighbor Aid Center receives names of people considered less fortunate from many sources, including social services, the churches of Camrose and many people phoning in on behalf of someone they think is in need.

The Neighbor Aid Center screens requests and provides a list of names to the Camrose Merry Christmas Fund to organize the packing and routing for the hamper deliveries.

“We also work in conjunction with the Kinette Club of Camrose who conduct a toy drive under the name of Silent Santa.

The toys are gathered and packed by the Kinette Club members and volunteers.

The Neighbor Aid Center provides the Kinette Club with the list of recipient families, noting childrens’ ages and gender so toys, books, mitts can be appropriately packaged. They are then paired with the hampers and delivered together with the food hampers,” added Morris.

For many years the organization packed and delivered 216 hampers, 144 large hampers for families and 72 medium hampers for single person households. “This seemed to meet the identified demand and we would usually have a small number of hampers left over. These leftover hampers were taken to the Food Bank who used them to provide for those last-

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minute requests that did not have their name on the delivery schedule.”

In 2008, the demand for hampers increased dramatically. “We packed and delivered 286 hampers or an increase of over 30 per cent. Sadly, it was the first year we ran a small deficit when the costs were marginally higher than the monies collected. Since that date, the number of hampers has ranged from 200 to 280 each year,” reported Morris.

“Our fundraising goal for this year is $40,000 so that we can provide 336 food hampers. The advertising campaign is underway to promote awareness of the need. Each hamper provides a variety of groceries for a number of days around Christmas. Families will be getting a small turkey this year, but all hampers will have ham included.”

The groceries for the hampers were ordered at the beginning of October to take advantage of favourable pricing on product as it becomes available. “We do this with faith that the community will rise to the challenge and provide the required donations to cover the cost of the groceries,” Morris said.

You can help support this worthwhile cause by making a cash or cheque donation at the Royal Bank or Camrose Fire Hall. Online donations can be made at ATBCares.com.

You can make your family and friends aware of the organization that they too might consider a donation of money or time to help with packing or deliveries.

Volunteer your time to assist with packing or delivering hampers. They start packing on Wednesday, December 13 and deliver on Saturday, December 16 starting at 9 a.m.

Email mchampers@telus. net if you are interested in volunteering.

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High school musician plays at Winspear

By Lori Larsen

Could ChatGPT help with November blahs?

Every year I try to ease my November blahs. Shorter days.

Longer nights. Gloomy skies.

Winter approaching if not already here. In November, even when I’m content, I feel an undertone of sadness.

Enter ChatGTP–a current technology getting a lot of attention. I’ve been told that ChatGTP was one of the issues that triggered the writers’ and actors’ strike. A friend offered to show me how ChatGTP works. Here’s what we typed into ChatGPT: “I’d like five ideas for a funny column about dealing with November blahs, five ideas for practical ideas for dealing with November blahs, five crazy ideas for dealing with November blahs.”

Here’s what came back from ChatGTP: Certainly! Here are five ideas for a funny column, five practical ideas, and five crazy ideas for dealing with the November blahs.

Funny ideas: 1. November Survival Kit. Share a humorous list of items you’d include in a “November Survival Kit.” Extra-large coffee mugs.

Cozy blankets. A playlist of favorite high-energy tunes to kick those blahs to the curb.

2. The Daily Struggle Olympics. Create a fictional set of Daily Struggle Olympics. Include events like Dragging Yourself Out of Bed and Trying to Find Matching Socks.

3. Weather Forecast Bingo. Develop a comical weather forecast for November. Have predictions like, “60 per cent chance of unexplainable soup cravings” and “scattered grumbles and groans.”

Encourage readers to play “Weather Forecast Bingo” by checking off quirky forecasts each day.

4. The Blahs Diary. Chronical a fictional character’s daily encounters with November blahs. Share humorous mishaps in diary format. Readers can relate and chuckle at the character’s misadventures.

5. Blah Busters Anonymous. Introduce a pretend support group for those battling November blahs. Highlight absurd “treatments” like “Wacky Wardrobe Wednesday” where members wear their most outrageous outfits to fight the blahs.

Practical ideas: 1. November Activity Calendar. Give readers a calendar filled with daily activities to combat the November blahs. Short walks.

Practicing mindfulness. Trying a new recipe. Encourage readers to follow along.

2. Cozy reading recommendations. Suggest heartwarming books to immerse oneself in during gloomy November days. Share your personal suggestions and invite readers to share their favourites.

3. Healthy comfort foods. Share nourishing and delicious recipes that provide comfort without guilt. Think about hearty soups, roasted root vegetables and warm herbal teas to lift spirits.

4. DIY light therapy. Offer tips to create a do-it-yourself light therapy setup using low-cost items like full-spectrum light bulbs and aluminum foil reflectors. Explain how light therapy can help combat seasonal affective disorder.

5. Gratitude challenge. Launch a gratitude challenge for November. Encourage readers to focus on positives each day. Provide a list of daily prompts to help them find something to be grateful for, no matter how small.

Crazy ideas: 1. Snow dance extravaganza. Organize a virtual “Snow Dance Extravaganza.” Readers can share their unique and maybe hilariously uncoordinated snow dances through videos or GIFs. The wackiest moves win prizes.

2. Indoor beach party. Suggest readers transform their living space into a makeshift indoor beach with sand, lounge chairs and a kiddie pool. Readers can post their beach party photos online.

3. Hot cocoa Olympics. Create a zany competition centred around hot cocoa. Challenge readers to invent the most unusual hot cocoa concoctions and share the recipes and taste test results.

4. Blahs busters bingo. Create a bingo card filled with whimsical activities to beat the November blahs. Readers can mark off squares as they finish the tasks and share their progress on-line.

5. Inflatable office desk. Suggest readers set up an inflatable office desk where readers can work in ultimate comfort. Encourage them to share pictures of their hilarious home office setups.

Hmmm. So that’s what ChatGTP can do. I wouldn’t have thought of any of these ideas. Now I really understand why writers and actors are worried about the new artificial intelligence technologies. Could they replace human talent? Will they? *** 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.

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It’s a chance in a lifetime for any young musician to play on a big stage, and for École Camrose Composite High School (ÉCCHS) Grade 11 student Caleb Hawkins (trombone instrumentalist), passing an audition for the Alberta Wind Symphony ensemble afforded him that very moment–performing at the Winspear Centre during the 2023 Showcase Concert.

On Saturday, October 20, Caleb sat on the stage surrounded by like-minded, equally fortunate and talented instrumentalists of the ensemble, all performing for a large audience under the direction of Dr. Shelley Jagow from Wright State University in Ohio.

In the latter part of last year’s school year (March/April), Caleb was approached by École Camrose Composite High School band director Graham Green inquiring as to whether or not Caleb would be interested in auditioning for the Alberta Wind Symphony.

“At the time, I was not super sure,” admitted Caleb, saying that the thought of auditioning, even though it was not a live audition, was rather intimidating.

“But I thought I may as well audition.” So he sent in his recorded audition and, like many musicians who can be their own worse critics, felt he didn’t do very well.

“I thought, ‘Oh well I will just try again next year.’”

However, Caleb’s talent outshone his confidence and his audition was successful, earning him a spot with the ensemble.

“I still didn’t really understand what was happening, but I thought I would just go with it,” smiled Caleb.

After having earned the opportunity to move forward with the Wind Symphony, the hard work began. “They sent me the music to practice with,” said Caleb, adding that it was far more challenging than the music he was used to playing in his usual band repertoire. “That makes sense because it is at a high level of performing.”

Caleb put in 20 to 30 hours of solo practice, and then it was time to practice with the other approximately 70 high school musicians selected from all over Alberta.

“I was pretty nervous because there were so many from all over. I thought I was pretty good, but worried, ‘What if I am the worst one there?’”

It didn’t take Caleb long to realize that he was up for the challenge, and once he discovered there was at least five or six other trombone players, he was eager to not only play alongside

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster École Camrose Composite High School Grade 11 student Caleb Hawkins has been playing trombone since Grade 5.

them, but learn from them as well.

“The other trombone players were really good which was great because I saw how much improving I could do. If I practice even more, than I can be as good as these players, and they were the same age as I am.”

The night of the concert, after a quick rehearsal, the ensemble moved out onto the stage of the Winspear, one of the finest performance spaces in North America, took their places on the concert stage and performed in front of an audience that filled the better part of the main floor of the centre.

“I thought, ‘This is incredible, this is a really big stage.’

“It was so empowering,” said Caleb. “Hearing so many players as good and many better, playing on that stage in that concert hall and sounding so good.

I have never loved playing my trombone more than that moment.”

A moment that Caleb has been working towards for a very long time. Music has always been a part of Caleb’s life. He began playing piano in Grade 1, but at an even earlier age, started playing drums, his first passion.

“I was really young, around four or five, when I started drumming on pots and pans.”

His talent progressed to an actual drum set and has since flourished into

performing for audiences outside the family kitchen.

“I am playing drums for the upcoming ÉCCHS play Clue (December 1 at 7 p.m and December 2, 2 and 7 p.m. at the Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre) and will be playing for the high school jazz band.”

In Grade 5, Caleb picked up the trombone and has been playing it ever since, from junior band to now playing with ÉCCHS senior band.

As for a future in music, Caleb said it will be something he will always have in his life.

“I may not pursue it professionally, but I am definitely going to keep doing something musical, either joining a concert band after high school or continue playing drums and piano.”

For now, Caleb will continue to learn and grow in his musical endeavours and continue to take advantage of opportunities such as playing with the Alberta Wind Symphony.

“If you want to try something, then go for it, even if you are not quite sure, just try it out,” advised Caleb. “I was really unsure, but I thought I may as well try it and I really enjoyed it and I will likely try again next year.”

Wise words coming from a young person who, with a positive attitude like that, will no doubt be afforded more opportunities to shine on “big” stages.

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• Clay Adams, Regional Manager of Communications for the Alberta East Central Regional Health Authority Seven, reported that the wait time for long term care beds declined during the 1997/98 year, while the percentage of total surgery as day surgery increased. His report also indicated that the target of 1,939 hours of direct service home care hours per 1,000 population was surpassed to 2,171 hours in 1997, well in excess of the provincial average of 1,970 hours.

• Camrose and District Senior Centre Director Gladys Mowat reported that $29,400 was raised at the “Buttons ’n Brass” Telethon. Bob Bell served as emcee for the evening, while volunteers from the community took turns answering the phones, serving pie and coffee or providing assistance in various capacities. The theme of Buttons ’n Brass was featured in the program as histories of the Camrose Fire Department, Camrose Police Service, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Royal Canadian Legion were presented. The message about the Legion, delivered by Agnes Minnes, was particularly well received.

• Jim Roddis, Treasurer of the Camrose Branch Canadian Red Cross Society, thanked and congratulated donors of fifty pints of blood. Certificates were presented to: John Hare, Orville Collyer, A.V. Mulzet, H.E. Heggen and G.O. Roebuck.

• A full page sponsored ad introduced members of the Camrose Lutheran College Vikings Hockey Team. Local members of the team were Svend Green and Verlyn Olson in goal; Bill Andreassen, Lee Cumberland and Morley Dunlop on defence; Randy Lemay, left wing; Ron Kuefler and Rick Boden, right wing; Ken Lychak, Keith Lyseng and Joe Mireault, centres. Also shown were Leroy Johnson, General Manager; Joe Voytechek, Coach; Arne Donovan, CLC Athletic Director; Dr. Arne Peterson, Team Doctor and Jim Voytechek, Stick Boy. The Alberta Collegiate Hockey League was expanded to include NAIT Ookpiks, SAIT Trojans, Red Deer College Kings, Olds College Broncos, Mount Royal College Cougars, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns and the Camrose Lutheran College Vikings.

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Lest we forget

By Arnold Malone

Standing proud before a backdrop of flowers on their home lawn, surrounded by trees that allowed ribbons of sunlight, stood a vibrant young man. He was dressed in his Air Force uniform, complete with a side cap.

He had signed up for the Royal Canadian Air Force and he was about to go to war in the defence of Europe, liberty and freedom.

The Second World War was in the midst of its awful activity. Young men and women from across Canada were called upon to stop the invasion of Europe. There was a great conflict in the heart of a mother who, with pride, knew that her son was about to defend a worthy value. It was also a gripping fear that when this day was over and her boy left for service there was no certainty that he would ever be seen again.

The young man was my cousin. His family lived in a small village of one hundred and fifty people. His dad owned the general store and post office.

In homes across Canada during those days, the radio was our window to the war. Each day the noon news brought reports on our progress and our setbacks. It reported the numbers missing in action and those confirmed dead.

At noon, we ate our meal without making the slightest sound while the news was broadcast. Any report of a missing Canadian plane was a cause for anxiety.

Then one day in 1943, our relatives got the awful telegram. Their son was missing in action. A few days later, there was a second telegram–he was confirmed dead.

I was five years old at his funeral and I did not understand why my cousin was not present for his event or why his mother was sobbing uncontrollably.

In 2019, Susan and I toured some war cemeteries in the Netherlands, Germany and France. The gigantic monument near Arras, France, is a First World War memorial to our success in capturing Vimy Ridge at a cost of 3,600 Canadians lives along with 7,000 wounded after the French and British armies failed to remove the entrenched Germans.

In Germany, we toured a Canadian war-cemetery that was about the size of two city blocks. Row after row of unending headstones, each scripted with a name and a date of death.

Each headstone was a marker for a mother’s grief, a father’s pain and a family’s empty chair.

We walked beside the graves with whispered speech. Even amoung others, we were utterly alone.

Silence rang in our ears. This immaculate area of patterned headstones marked the price of freedom.

So many mothers–so many families–cried the pain of reality. Families by the thousands aching with emptiness. Just unending grief. In that cemetery, we found my cousin’s grave. On his headstone was his name along with the words, “Died March 5th, 1943; an Officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force; age 23.”

Like intruders, we walked in this impeccable setting. Headstones behind us, beside us and without sense they diminished to a far-off boundary. On the tombstones were the names of our youth, ages inscribed: 18,19, 20, 21, 22 and 23. Some graves were grouped with five or six headstones clustered together.

The aircraft was known, but the deceased were not recognized. Imagine back home, those worried families and their endless waiting.

That day, we were in just one Canadian cemetery; across Europe there are 62. Victory does not assure freedom. Freedom must be defended generation after generation. Through responsible caring for one another and with our choice to abide by rules, may we learn to live in communion. May our thoughtful determination allow us to triumph beyond guns and bombs.

So, this question arises, “If that was the sacrifice, then what now is our responsibility?”

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Ridge salutes young Canadians in the trenches

By Murray Green

Canada will always be remembered for playing important roles in winning both the First and Second World Wars.

Canadians took a stand in the First World War that displayed strength in armed forces. Canadian folk band The Fugitives wanted to honour those who served in the wars by creating an exciting show filled with stories and music from the trenches.

The Fugitives show called Ridge will be presented on November 10 at 7:30 p.m., the day before Remembrance Day at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre. A special entry into the theatre will be held by the Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion members, along with a special display in the lobby.

Fugitives Band member Brendan McLeod said he was inspired with stories of the war from reading the book Vimy by Pierre Berton at age 12. He said it was his favourite book.

“The show re-tells the story of the Battle of Vimy Ridge through songs they sang in the trenches. We use the same lyrics, but add new melodies to them. So the show is filled with stories and songs from Vimy Ridge,” explained Brendan.

The Battle of Vimy Ridge showed Canadian fortitude and strength at a time when it mattered most.

“I am excited to tour Camrose and Alberta in general. I am from Calgary so playing in Alberta is always special for me,” said Brendan, who moved to the coast.

“We also have some readings from the war, so we read those out loud. I don’t come from a military family that fought in wars, but I was struck by the fact there were a lot of teenagers who fought in the First

World War. About 20,000 Canadian soldiers were under age. I was blown away with the descriptions of these teenagers in trench warfare. It occurred to me, that could have been me if I had been born 80 years earlier,” shared Brendan.

“In my mind, I always wanted to close my gap in knowledge and try to understand that situation. I believe Remembrance Day shouldn’t just be one day a year. I’m happy to provide a show that gives a thorough remembrance and doesn’t gloss over the events. It talks about how horrible it was and also talks about the bravery and camaraderie of the soldiers. It is a different kind of remembrance, but I have found that people have walked away from the show pretty moved by the experience,” said Brendan.

The band enjoys staying after the show to discuss it with veterans and family who have loved ones in the military. “Sometimes people don’t want to talk about the war. This gives them insight as to what happened during the war that they didn’t know about. That has been really nice to hear,” he added.

“There are no First World War veterans left and soon we won’t have veterans from the Second World War, so we have to find new ways of keeping those stories alive. Unfortunately, they resonate now more than ever. That is why we keep the lyrics exactly the same as they were. As much as possible we use their accounts of the war to keep the history correct.

We want to keep the true experience because they are not here to do that,” said Brendan.

“It is a great show to realize what happened back in history, reflect on what is happening now and how they relate to each other.”

Poppy Flag Day starts campaign

By Murray Green

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The Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held a Poppy Flag raising at the city cenotaph beside the museum on October 27 at 9 a.m.

Poppies will be left at various businesses around Camrose and area. Tag Day is a time when Legion members, Ladies Auxiliary members, along with both Air and Army cadets, were throughout the area leaving boxes.

You will find Legion members and cadets at several popular locations with poppies available for a donation.

The Remembrance Day service will be held on Nov. 11 at the Camrose Regional Exhibition grounds. The service begins at 10:45 a.m. with seating at 10:30 a.m.

Contact the Legion to purchase your wreath for the Remembrance Day ceremony, or to leave a donation.

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ÉCCHS Wall of Fame 2023 Inductees

By Lori Larsen

École Camrose Composite High School is once again proud to honour five more inductees onto the Wall of Fame, during the Wall of Fame Ceremony to be held from 12:40 to 2 p.m., on Friday, November 24, in the ÉCCHS library. This year’s inductees are as follows:

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI Carol Yamabe Breitkreutz

Carol graduated from CCHS (now ÉCCHS) in 1974, and later with an education degree from the University of Alberta, beginning a long teaching career in Spruce Grove then to Chester Ronning School in Camrose.

Along with her husband Dale and two young children, the family moved to Winnipeg, Indiana, and California so Dale could pursue his graduate studies. The family returned to Camrose in 1990, where Breitkreutz resumed her teaching career at St. Patrick School. Later, she moved to Our Lady of Mount Pleasant School, to teach language arts, social studies, film studies, and drama classes.

Outside of her teaching commitment, Breitkreutz introduced and mentored the Leadership Team, the Environment Club, Teens Against Collisions, drum circles, drama, musical productions, and clowning.

She is the recipient of the Solicitor General’s Crime Prevention Award and was a semi-finalist for Alberta Education Excellence in Teaching Award in 2012.

Nationally, she was among a select group of teachers from across Canada named to the 2009 Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy in Ottawa.

Breitkreutz retired from teaching in 2014, after which she spent five years working with Alberta Health Services.

She was a key contributor in the formation of the Camrose Pride Community in 2015, and the cofounder and program coordinator for the Young Medical Minds Educational Institute. The program was a prototype for similar efforts across the province, and in 2018 received the Alberta Health Services President’s Excellence award.

Breitkreutz was the primary organizer for the Healthy Active School Symposia for schools in the Battle River School Division and Elk Island Catholic Schools. In 2019, she retired from AHS. Besides a long and dedicated career in education and then health care, Breitkreutz served in a number of volunteer capacities using music, puppetry, crafts and clowning to help connect to young children and youth.

She also has an ongoing active interest in developing programs respecting Indigenous culture, knowledge, and peace making. A gifted musician, she was a major contributor to the 1999 album We Are the Land We Sing.

Breitkreutz currently resides in Montreal near her grandchildren.

Marty Proctor

Carol Yamabe Breitkreutz

After graduation, Mah was accepted into an honours organic chemistry program at the University of Alberta, graduating with great distinction. He then entered graduate studies at Columbia University in New York where he earned an M.Sc. and PhD and worked under the supervision of two Nobel Prize laureates in chemistry. He then became a post doctoral fellow at Stanford University.

Dr. Mah’s academic work at both institutions drew the attention of Speedel Pharmaceuticals (later taken over by Novartis) in Basel, Switzerland, a world leader in pharmaceutical research and development. His early experience as both team player and leader contributed to his work as deputy head of chemistry and his responsibility for all databases and patent related issues.

Along with his continued work in advancing synthetic and advancing promising compounds to preclinical trials, Mah has been active in the Basel badminton Club as a competitor and leader.

He continues to live and work in Basel with his family, and regularly visits family and friends in Camrose.

DISTINGUISHED FACULTY James Saby

Marty Proctor

Dr. Robert Mah DISTINGUISHED FACULTY

James Saby’s 32-year career at Camrose Composite began in the fall of 1987 as teacher in the Science Department, specializing in biology.

From childhood, Saby had a passion for nature and outdoor pursuits which continued through his teaching career.

While his classes could be viewed as demanding, he always managed to keep his teachings relevant, current and applicable for students and his passion for the subject matter came through with enthusiasm, which made his classes very popular with students.

He set the same high standards of himself for his students, promoting their success through hard work and dedication.

He is an avid outdoorsman and fly fisher, which rolled over into the classroom through shared real life experience, including being one of Alberta biology teachers selected to a rigorous summer institute sponsored by the Athabasca Watershed Alliance.

In the mid-1990s, Saby, along with his family moved to Australia where he participated in a year-long government sponsored exchange with an Australian biology teacher, affording him the opportunity to teach and live in Australia. Upon his return to Camrose, Saby was eager to put his new found knowledge into his teachings.

Outside of the classroom Saby devoted countless hours to coaching basketball, once again placing high standards on the players, knowing it contributed to their personal growth but also leading the team to winning the 2012 provincial championship, with his late son Nathan playing a leading role on the team and on the court.

Marty Proctor grew up on a farm outside of CamSherlyn McKay rose. He graduated from CCHS (now ÉCCHS) in 1978.

Sherlyn McKay grew up in the bilingual city of Shortly after he began a long career in the oil and gas inMoncton, New Brunswick. She later attended Dalhoudustry as a roughneck in western and northern Canada. sie University earning a Bachelor of Education degree After earning both a B.Sc. and a M.Sc. in petroand after graduation moved west to begin her long dedileum engineering, he progressively advanced from cated teaching career.

James Saby manual labourer to engineer, to management then to Her first teaching position was at Grande Cache corporate leader.

Community High School beginning in the early 1970s.

Early in his career, Proctor held technical and In 1977, she moved to Camrose and began her 29management positions with Murphy Oil, Maxx Petroyear teaching legacy with Camrose Composite High leum, Central Resources, BP Resources, and Husky School (now ÉCCHS) primarily teaching French, where Oil, and was posted in China, Kazakhstan, Norway, students were privy to her extensive knowledge of the Russia and the United States.

French language.

He was a senior vice president of NorwegianShe loved to travel, taking advantage of school owned Statoil Canada from 2006 to early 2009 then breaks to visit distant destinations around the world from 2009 until 2014 he was with Baytex Energy as where she could be immersed in different cultures chief operating officer. and languages. She would then share her experience In 2014, Proctor was named president and CEO of with students in her French and Social Studies classCalgary’s Seven Generations Energy. es, developing their knowledge on and appreciation of Proctor is a strong believer in continual improvediversity. ment for the company, its people, and himself. He is McKay became a frequent participant in, and strong Sherlyn McKay currently enrolled in the Advanced Management Prosupporter of, the school’s International Travel Program. gram at the University of Chicago and participates in She had the opportunity to share her knowledge of Euindustry events as a participant and speaker. In 2019, he was the chair ropean destinations with young travellers, many of whom came to share of the Society of Petroleum Engineers Annual Technical Conference and her passion for travel. Another of her notable contributions to school culExhibition. ture was her decades-long participation in the awards program. Along Under his leadership, 7G sponsors an annual charity golf with other committee members, McKay contacted awards sponsors to tournament raising funds for Grande Prairie Regional Hospital encourage their ongoing support and made certain the various recipiand Grande Prairie College. His community involvement includes ents acknowledged their contributions. instituting an annual company charity week and monthly hands-on Always striving to maintain a high level of professional developwork at the Calgary Drop-in Centre. ment she took summer courses at College St. Jean, Edmonton; UniverMarty and wife Pam, currently live in Calgary. They have three sity of Grenoble in France; Laval University in Quebec; University of adult children and two grandchildren.

Moncton; and the University of Calgary.

McKay retired in 2006, affording her more time to travel and Dr. Robert Mah Homegrown Camrosian Dr. Robert Mah was not only an accom- spend precious time visiting with many Camrose friends. Sadly, she plished athlete, but top student throughout his school years, conclud- passed away in May 2020, leaving behind a legacy of well-rounded students. ing with his role as class valedictorian.

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Remembrance Day movie at the Bailey

WE Remember WE Respect

By Murray Green

The Bailey Theatre has a great line-up of shows planned for this season.

Here are some of the highlights.

The Camrose Booster Remembrance Day double feature returns featuring lecturer Roddy Mackenzie and a screening of Appointment in London movie on November 10.

Roddy is the author of the recently released book entitled Bomber Command, Churchill’s Greatest Triumph. He is the son of a pilot who served in Bomber Command. Years of research has been done on the role that Bomber Command played in the victory.

Appointment in London starring Dirk Bogarde was released in 1952, it features authentic footage of Lancaster aircraft in service. The speaker begins at 5 and the movie follows at 7:15 p.m.

Scott Woods is returning with his Old Time Country Christmas show on November 17 at 7 p.m.

Scott will entertain with his uplifting two-hour live family-friendly show, featuring lots of your favourite Christmas carols, fun fiddle tunes, as well

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a free Norsemen Brewing Company beer (flavour of your choice) or a free dessert with your meal. as traditional country and gospel songs. His keen wit, his prowess on the fiddle and trick fiddling are a hit with audiences across the country.

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L’Omelette of Calgary visits Camrose on November 24 at 8 p.m. They are part of the Rose City Roots Music Society series.

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Hockey Hooky fun for students

By Murray Green

Battle River School Division (BRSD) shared in a student engagement learning opportunity, experiencing sportsmanship and the significance of teamwork during a Camrose Kodiaks hockey game on October 26.

More than 2,100 enthusiastic students from Battle River School Division (BRSD) and other local schools attended the rare noon starting time to cater to the students.

The yearly tradition of cheering on the Camrose Kodiaks during a school afternoon, brings an exciting, memorable experience and opportunity for BRSD students.

The Hockey Hooky event offers an educational experience that transcends the boundaries of the classroom. It is more than just a hockey game; it is a chance to witness the essence of teamwork, sportsmanship, and the excitement of the game firsthand.

BRSD superintendent, Rhae-Ann Holoien, enjoyed mingling with fans and cheering along with many BRSD students at the arena.

“This game really showed student community engagement at its best,” said Holoien. “We absolutely showed our BRSD support for our local team and witnessed how important it is for a community to rally behind its local team. Our students are able to see local pride in action and this sense of local support is so important in our rural communities.”

As members of the Camrose community, the Kodiaks extend their support beyond the rink and into BRSD schools and classrooms. Their commitment to giving back is evident through their dedicated volunteerism and connection to BRSD students.

“Students welcome these athletes into our BRSD classrooms, where the players share personal stories and emphasize the importance of perseverance and dedication in both the realm of sports and of academics.”

Seven Camrose Kodiak players attend classes at École Camrose Composite High School and BRACE (Battle River Alternative Centre for Education) in BRSD.

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AND AND are proud to present the sixth in our Remembrance Day Series

BOMBER COMMAND CHURCHILL’S GREATEST TRIUMPH

DOUBLE FEATURE Friday, November 10 FREE ADMISSION During the Second World War, there was but one Allied force, one Command, that continuously attacked and relentlessly pounded the Nazi empire. During this evening, you will learn how our “Bomber Boys” risked everything against overwhelming odds in the dark night-fighter and flak-filled skies of Fortress Europe to bring the Second World War to its crushing conclusion.

FIRST FEATURE: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Roddy MacKenzie

Internationally noted and respected researcher and energetic speaker Motivated by the Second World War service of his bomber pilot father, and sensing Bomber Command has been undervalued and maligned, Roddy MacKenzie delved into what Bomber Command accomplished, peeling back layers of lies and indifference to reveal the truth.

The result of Roddy’s exhaustive research of both allied and German sources is his book, a powerful portrait of Bomber Command’s accomplishments coupled with compelling stories about the people who turned Bomber Command into the war-winning weapon it became.

Roddy, a native Albertan and proud Canadian, naturally highlights Canada’s extraordinary contribution and those of our sister dominions, Australia and New Zealand, who with Britain, merged all four air forces into Bomber Command.

You will enjoy Roddy’s presentation!

INTERMISSION: 6:15 to 7:00 p.m.

This is your chance to meet and mingle with others of similar interests. Hospitality service available.

Mr. MacKenzie will bring a supply of his book, Bomber Command – Churchill’s Greatest Triumph, which he will be happy to autograph for you or some lucky person on your Christmas list.

The Spotlight Bistro is offering a special boxed lunch for $17, including a bottle of water, for those who wish to grab a bite to eat before the movie.

SECOND FEATURE: 7:10 to 8:50 p.m.

Appointment in London

This film is something of an undiscovered gem, perhaps the definitive movie depicting life in RAF Bomber Command during WWII. It is based on a book by John Wooldridge, who himself flew over 90 missions during the war. He also co-wrote the script which remains true to his book. This is probably the most realistic portrayal of Bomber Command in the later years of the war, with excellent technical details, meaning the right aircraft in the right location together with the correct props and background.

Those who appreciate the sight and sound of Lancasters will not be disappointed!

Appointment in London was made in 1953 and is set in an RAF Bomber Command squadron during 1943.

It tells the story of a Wing Commander’s attempt to complete his third and final tour of thirty operations.

Guests are welcome to come and stay for the entire evening or just attend the MacKenzie presentation or the movie.

Either way, Free Admission has been made possible by Camrose Booster Ltd. However, for planning purposes, you must book your free tickets in advance at www.baileytheatre.com or pick them up at the box office until the day of the event, as long as tickets last.

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City of Camrose councillor Kevin Hycha, from left, Camrose Resort Casino food and beverage manager Katarina Backs, general manager Hany Assal, Mayor PJ Stasko and councillor Don Rosland cut the ribbon to honour the opening of Rosie’s Kitchen at the Camrose Resort Casino on November 2.

By Murray Green

École Camrose Composite High School Trojans are holding several volleyball tournaments.

“Our junior volleyball teams are hosting their finals. The boys are going into the tournament as the second seed, while our girls finished first in league play.

It will be a tough championship, two or three teams from both the boys and girls side could come away as champions. Our Grade 9 volleyball teams have also advanced to the regional finals.

Our girls blue team finished third at their divisional tournament, while our boys won theirs. The girls will have to travel for their final tournament, but since our boys won they will be hosting the championship. Our Grade 9 girls red team have wrapped up their season with a win over Charlie Killam. Our senior volleyball teams held their annual senior volleyball tournament this past weekend. It’s always a competitive tournament with multiple future provincial medalists attending. This year is no exception, it was a good test for both our boys and girls teams. It’s always a good sign if we can have some success at our home tournament, that means we’re competing with some of the best teams in the province,” said athletic director Graeme Thain.

Football The Trojans football team won the championship game, more in next week’s Camrose Booster.

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Estimated construction value in Camrose still breaking records

By Lori Larsen

In a report to City of Camrose Council during the October 30 Committee of the Whole meeting, Planning and Development department manager Aaron Leckie reported that estimated construction value in Camrose continues at a record pace in Q (Quarter) 3.

“I looked at the numbers this morning, and the City is now over $80 million of construction value.

A number that I did not think I would see here in Camrose for a long period of time,” said Leckie.“We continue to see growth and development.”

Three of the major (over $500,000) approved non-exempt development permits for the quarter, include: • Battle River Home Inc., residential duplex located at 5903 and 5905-24 Avenue Close, estimated cost $800,000; • IPEC Developments Inc., triplex located at 3310-3314-50A Street Close, estimated cost of $560,000; • SPAN Architecture Inc.,

clinic/pharmacy located at 5411-48 Avenue, estimated cost of $600,000.

The total estimated construction cost for permits over $500,000 in Q3 is $1,960,000. The total estimated construction cost for permits under $500,000 for Q3 is $1,249,300 and the total estimated construction cost for all major permits in Q3 is $3,209,300.

“On top of that, we have seen a really strong fall push so far. We’ve had a number of residential projects coming during the past couple of weeks, that we were not anticipating in 2023. That pushed us over the $80 million. From a development permit standpoint it’s been a strong year so far and we see that continuing in Q4.”

To read the entire report and learn more about the major projects visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca, click on Your Government/ A gendas/minutes/A gendas/2023/Committee of the Whole Council/2023-10-30 Committee of the Whole Agenda - Pdf.

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Trautman named County Reeve

By Murray Green

Cindy Trautman was named the Reeve of the County for the 2023-24 term during the organizational meeting on October 24.

Each year the reeve has to be voted in. “I move to nominate Cindy Trautman,” said councillor Jordon Banack. She was unopposed. Councillor Don Simpson was sworn in as the Agricultural Service Board (ASB) chairman and Doug Lyseng was named the Municipal Planning Commission chairman.

Committee members were also appointed. On the ASB are all members of council and two members at large, Roy Carlson and Jim Otto. The Regional Assessment Review Board, Budget Committee and Municipal Planning Commission are all members of council.

Appointments were: Asset Management, Tina Sroka; Building and Planning, Carl Bergstrom and Jordon Banack; Emergency Advisory, Trautman, Sroka and Banack; Fire Protection, Carlene Wetthuhn, Banack and Trautman; Joint Worksite Health and Safety, Banack; Personnel and Labour Relations, Banack and Lyseng; Recreation, Bergstrom, Wetthuhn and Lyseng; Standing Committee to Investigate Complaints, Sroka and Simpson; Bashaw Seed Cleaning, Bergstrom.

The Economic Development committee is made up of four members at large and two councillors. They are D’Arcy Hilgartner, Nicola Irving, Jake Vermeer, George Shostak, Trautman and Wetthuhn.

Buffalo Lake Intermunicipal Development, Management and Stabilization committee (all three), Bergstrom.

Camrose and District FCSS, Wetthuhn and Lyseng with Simpson as an alternate. Camrose and Area Lodge Authority, Sroka and Lyseng; Camrose Library Board, Simpson; Camrose Regional Exhibition, Trautman; Camrose Regional Landfill, Simpson with Trautman as alternate; Capital Region Southwest Water Services, Banack and Lyseng with Trautman as alternate; Camrose Intermunicipal Committee, Simpson, Banack and Trautman.

Highway 12/21 regional water Commission, Bergstrom and Simpson with Trautman as alternate; Parkland Library Committee, Wetthuhn with Sroka as alternate; Physician Recruitment, Simpson; West Dried Meat Lake Regional Waste, Trautman with Bergstrom as alternate; CAPE, Wetthuhn.

Council agreed to hold meetings the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month except July and August, when one meeting will take place on the second Tuesday only.

The per diem rates stayed the same as last year, $219.50 for a full day and $109.75 for half days for members at large.

County mileage rates will be based on Canada Revenue Agency numbers which is about 68 cents a kilometre.

Jamie Aicken, Zach Mazure and Chris Willms were appointed to the Independent Committee for Weed Control Appeals.

County winter gravel haul under way

By Murray Green

Camrose County will be spreading gravel during the winter months again.

At the October 24 meeting, Council agreed to continue the process this year.

“I move that Camrose County council approve the following private gravel haul contractors for the 2023-24 Winter Gravel Haul with B. Panas Trucking, Brockhoff Enterprises, Dale Campbell Trucking, Blair Boden, Lenard Boden Trucking, Motley’s Trucking, RWR Trucking and Renner Energy Services,” said councillor Carlene Wetthuhn.

They will be providing the trucks and drivers.

Each year, gravel spreads are completed throughout the County road network in an effort to maintain the highest level of serviceabil-

ity of the roadways as possible. This work is annually planned to occur over the winter months as the impact of the heavy gravel loads is not damaging to haul routes due to the frozen roadways.

For the 2023-24 program, it is intended to push up this timeline as much as possible depending on the conditions of the roads as the fall to winter season approaches. The gravelling program started on Monday, November 6.

“The number of contract trucks recommended is up by two over last year and the additional trucking is recommended for succession planning as some of the drivers have indicated possible retirement in the next few years,” said public works manager Zach Mazure.

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Cindy Trautman, left, is sworn in as Camrose County Reeve by administrator Teresa Gratix during the October 24 council organizational meeting.

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Camrose County administrator Teresa Gratix, left, had councillor Don Simpson swear-in as the Agricultural Service Board chairman at the council organizational meeting.

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Doug Lyseng, left, is sworn in as Municipal Planning Commission chairman by Camrose County administrator Teresa Gratix during the October 24 council organizational meeting.

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Question: Were the police busier than usual on Halloween night?

Answer: There was nothing really out of the ordinary for Halloween day or night. Members charged a male for Break and Enter into a residence during the day. The operator of a truck failed to stop for members in the east end while they were doing some proactive patrols and a female was arrested on outstanding warrants.

This all occurred in addition to the “regular” types of calls for service. But we are happy to report that the day went off without any Halloween shenanigans.

On behalf of Camrose Police Service, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our residents and motorists for ensuring everyone had a safe and enjoyable Halloween evening.

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

Drop off your shoe box

By Murray Green

Samaritan’s Purse 2023 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season has been started.

Individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams and community groups are now packing shoe boxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, personal notes and photos, to be delivered to children in need around the world.

Collection week is November 13 to 19.

Operation Christmas Child is an annual initiative of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization that works in more than 100 countries.

Last year, Canadians filled more than 415,000 shoe boxes with gifts that shared God’s love and hope with struggling children in West Africa, Central America, Ukraine and Philippines.

In a world weighed down with inflation and the effects of war, children need joy more than ever.

Thanks to all the items that Canadians lovingly put in their shoe boxes and the $10-per-box they donate to cover shipping and other program costs, Samaritan’s Purse is able to deliver the boxes to children around the world living in the

midst of poverty, disease, war and natural disaster.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and distributed more than 200 million shoebox gifts in more than 100 countries.

“Struggling children and families need hope,” said Kendra Shields, director of Operation Christmas Child. “This is the essence of Operation Christmas Child. Every shoe box gift is an opportunity for a child to learn that he or she matters to Canadians and, most importantly, matters to God. That’s why I want everyone to help as many children in need as possible by packing shoe boxes.”

Each gift-filled shoe box packed, donated and delivered to one of hundreds of drop-off locations throughout Canada by the deadline will make a long journey into the arms of a child in need. Canadians can also pack boxes online at PackABox.ca.

The Camrose shoe box drop-off location is Century Meadows Baptist Church at 3720-66 Street.

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By Murray Green

Colin Darrow of Bawlf owns a 2000 Ford Mustang that has been featured in the Hollywood movie, 2 Fast 2 Furious.

“This car is one of one.

I bought this car in 2006 and I tried to buy its sister, which was one of three.

My wife passed away and I wasn’t able to get to the auction, so I accidently ran into Steve Saleen in Los Angeles. I told him I didn’t get to the auction. Steve said there were five cars in the movies, but two were just Mustangs.

Steve’s son shared that the car was in Detroit, Michigan. I said I still wanted the car and he said his son will phone me,” explained Colin.

“Steve shared that the car was in Detroit, Michigan. The car was featured in the movie. I bought the car and they shipped it to me in Las Vegas. There were some issues, so they sent it to Los Angeles (Irvine) and fixed it up and shipped it back to Vegas for me. I own property in Vegas, I used to live there, so that is why it was shipped there,” he added.

“The car was built to look like a 2003 Extreme.

It is actually a 2001 SC. It says 281, but it is a 281SC, SC meaning supercharged, but it was supercharged after the movie. This car was made for the movie. It has no back seats and has roll bars. It has two holes in the car where the tri-pod was

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Colin Darrow of Bawlf drives the car that was featured in the movie 2 Fast 2 Furious. He enjoys cruising in the Saleen model with a super charger and attending car shows in the summer.

mounted for the camera when they were filming. It was driven by one of the bad guys, but was called a hero car because it was the only one that could keep up to the good guys,” said Colin.

“Two guys in the film are racing, go between two

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Stephen Mark “Steve” Saleen is an American businessman and former racing driver. He is best known for being the founder and former vice-chairman of originally named Saleen Autosport, which is an OEM manufacturer of specialty vehicles including highly modified Ford Mustangs. The 2 Fast 2 Furious followed the original movie and was a 2003 action film based on a story by Michael Brandt. It is the sequel to The Fast and the Furious (2001) and the second installment in the Fast and Furious franchise. The film stars Paul Walker as Brian O’Conner. The Mustang was driven by Carter Verone (actor Cole Hauser from Yellowstone fame) in the movie. During the highway race, when Brian and Roman manage to successfully drive in between and pass two semi-trucks, the driver of the Saleen decides to do the same thing; however, the two semi-trucks start to close the gap in between them. Although the driver tries to get out of the closing gap, he loses control of his car and ends up stopping horizontally underneath one of the semi-trucks, and the truck’s rear wheels crush both the car and the driver. A pretty fair increase in power is evident at higher speeds. The S281 reaches 100 mph 2.1 seconds quicker than the GT. And more convincing yet is the dash to 130 mph—it’s a full 13.5 seconds quicker.

semis’ and this guy comes along and just can’t make it. The Mustang was written off, it was crushed. If you slow down the film you can actually see the stripes disappear from the car as it is being run over,” he laughed.

“This is the real car, but I always thought it was one of three. I know the one from the auction that the guy sold, it had an automatic in it. I thought, foolishly, that he pulled out the manual transmission and put in an automatic. Last year, my son found out that there was one manual and two automatics, both nonsupercharged, that were back-ups for the film. This was the main car. In the movie you see the guy shift, it was with this car,” added Colin.

“At the time Saleen was building a Le Mans $700,000 race car. So he used some things like the air curtain from the Le Mans to add to the Mustang. GM now uses it to get better mileage on pick-up trucks,” said Colin.

“I always liked the looks of this car and it is lipstick red. Steve’s wife is Elizabeth, so that is where that comes from. It is a special car. I just like the car. The whole front end is different than a normal Mustang.

You can tell it is a Saleen model,” he pointed out.

“I drove this car a lot in Vegas. Here I’m insuring it as a collector car, so I have to drive less miles. I go to a few car shows every year.”

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Remembrance Day service history

By Murray Green

Canadian veterans have served throughout history in a broad range of conflicts and situations from world wars to peacekeeping missions to crises on the home front.

The Royal Canadian Legion is committed to honouring and remembering all veterans, whether they kept the peace or fought for peace.

Camrose will be holding a service on November 11 at 10:45 a.m. at the Camrose Regional Exhibition.

The Legion honours and supports veterans of Canada from all wars recent and past including the South African War from 1899 to 1902, First World War from 1914 to 1918, Second World War from 1939 to 1945, Korean War from 1950 to 1953, Persian Gulf War from 1990 to 1991 and the Afghanistan War from 2001 to 2014.

Canadian veterans have protected rights and freedoms through peacekeeping missions. The Legion supports veterans of missions including Lebanon, Somalia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Haiti, Sudan and others.

Many Canadian veterans have played a critical role in protecting Canadians on the home front whether from fires, floods and other threats, these men and women have risked their lives for our safety and protection.

The Legion also understands the sacrifices of military families, the fathers, sons, mothers and daughters who have endured alongside Canadian veterans. The Legion strives to support those families through a range of programs and referral services.

The Legion acknowledges the end of conflicts and does not commemorate the start of conflicts. Every year, on November 11, the Legion recognizes all of Canada’s veterans, serving and retired, and commemorates our Fallen, including the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, Peace Officers, Merchant Navy and Reserves. On that day, they also honour the families and their losses.

This year we mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day. On June 6, 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy (France) to open the way to Germany from the west. Victory in the Normandy campaign would come at a terrible cost. The Canadians suffered the most casualties of any division in the British Army Group.

“The flotilla, which transported the 150,000 troops including 14,000 brave Canadians across the English Channel, was made up of 5,300 vessels and 109 were from the Royal Canadian navy and included HMCS Camrose and 10,000 Canadian sailors,” said Camrose branch member Lloyd Dool. “The Royal Canadian Air Force provided air cover for the flotilla, as well as bombing strategic targets behind enemy lines.”

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City of Camrose councillor Joy-Anne Murphy and Mayor PJ Stasko assist in cutting the ribbon to mark the opening of the ultra high speed EV charger with McClellan Wheaton Chevrolet general manager Trevor Stetar and service manager Tim Douglas on October 26. The four station charger can fully charge a vehicle in about 45 minutes instead of overnight. It is the only high speed charger in Camrose.

Bruins corral Longhorns in hockey match

By Murray Green

Camrose Bruins not only beat the Wetaskiwin Longhorns 7-3 to even their record at 2-2 this season, they gained revenge on their rivals after an opening loss to the cows.

Wetaskiwin led 1-0 after a quiet first period. Carter Danczak scored twice to lead the charge on offence in the middle frame. Dillan McCombie scored before Danczak nailed his first of the night. Lane Lightning, Mitchell McMullen and Danczak (in the last four seconds) gave Camrose a 5-3 lead after 40 minutes.

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Goalie Curtis Skip stopped 37 out of 40 shots fired his way. Camrose recorded 47 shots on goal.

The Bruins were in a bad mood and determined to win when they took on the Morinville Kings on October 21 in the North Central Hockey League season.

The Bruins doubled Morinville 10-5 as McCombie garnered five points at the Max McLean Arena.

Camrose were up 4-2 after the opening period in the wide-open

contest. Zane Walker, William Raymond, Hovde (who collected four points) and McCombie scored for the Bruins.

Camrose poured it on in the middle frame with tallies from Raymond, Lightning with two, and McMullen.

The teams played even in the third period, with Walker and Cole Gibson counting the Camrose markers.

Goalie Connor Dobberthien was peppered with 50 shots, making 45 saves. Camrose fired 45 shots on goal in the wide affair.

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Hockey Vikings split games with Briercrest

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.

Cross-country The Vikings cross-country running team went to the ACAC championships that were held on October 28 in Lethbridge.

Makenna Fitzgerald took home the goal medal for SAIT with a time of 21:43 over six kiometres.

The top Augustana runner was Lara Birkill in 29th place, followed by Aman Leung in 30th, Effie Lockhart in 31st, Sidney Cusack in 35th, Chloe Funnell in 36th and Karli Tluchak in 41st place.

Nathan Woyessa of SAIT crossed the line first in 25:53 minutes over eight kilometres.

Ewan Schellenberg was the top Vikings’ runner in 33rd place, followed by Joe Mwatha in 41st, James Saly in 44th, Kunlin Ye in 51st and Andres Castaneda in 55th.

Hockey The Vikings split a pair of games against the Briercrest Clippers on October 27 and 28. Briercrest easily won 7-2 on the first night, but Augustana dominated in the rematch to win 6-3.

In the loss, Lane Kirk scored the first goal of the game and Jacob Biensch scored in the second period for the Vikings’ markers.

Goalie Rett Rook stopped seven of nine shots and Daniel Moody turned away 15 of 20 shots for the Vikings, while Augustana recorded 35 shots on goal.

In Camrose, it was a wild opening period with Augustana leading 4-3 after 20 minutes. Ben Stollery, Conrad Phillips, Jack Hamly and Tanner Manz supplied the goals for the Vikings.

After a scoreless second, Gerrick Ripley and Tavis Roch finished the scoring in the third for the Vikings.

Goalie Moody had a light load, turning away 10 of 13 shots he faced, while the Vikings fired 28 shots at the Clippers’ cage.

The Vikings are tied for first place with a 4-2 record.

Augustana hosts NAIT Ooks on November 17 at 7 p.m.

Volleyball The Vikings had the weekend off on October 27 and 28. The women’s Vikings are in a second place at 4-0.

The next home game is on November 17 against Briercrest at 6 and 8 p.m.

Medicine Hat is here on November 18 at 6 and 8 p.m.

Basketball The Vikings had the weekend off on October 27 and 28. Augustana is in sixth place with a 1-2 record. The Vikings host Northwest (Grande Prairie) on November 24 at 6 and 8 p.m. and November 25 at 1 and 3 p.m.

Soccer The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) named Sean Carey of the Lethbridge Kodiaks as the recipient of the 2023-24 ACAC women’s soccer south division Coach of the Year.

He is a former Camrose minor soccer coach.

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Jayven Leslie of the Augustana Vikings battles for the puck, while it sits out in the open ice against the Briercrest Clippers on October 27.

Football bantam Buffaloes win playoff game

By Murray Green

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

The Buffaloes outscored the Fort

McMurray Ravens 49-26 in the opening round of playoffs on October 29.

The peewee squad plays in the peewee nine-side division in the Capital District. Camrose lost 25-0 to the Beaumont Bears in the opening round of playoffs on October 29.

Kodiaks win two straight overtime games

By Murray Green

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Spencer Masters of the Camrose Kodiaks watches the puck sail wide of the Blackfalds Bulldogs net in league action. Camrose lost this game, but have won two straight games.

Camrose Kodiaks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) snapped a losing streak with two straight overtime victories on October 29 and 31.

The Kodiaks edged the Fort McMurray Oil Barons 3-2 in a close contest that needed overtime. Both teams scored in the opening period as Ethan Short notched his sixth of the season.

In the middle frame, both clubs netted a tally again. Lynden Donald-Gorman collected his third of the year.

After no scoring in the third period, Carson Brisson potted the winner (his third as well) in the overtime period on an unassisted play.

Goalie Charlie Zolin stopped 17 of 19 shots he faced. Camrose blasted the Oil Barons with 42 shots on goal.

The Kodiaks needed overtime again to defeat the Drayton Valley Thun-

der on Halloween.

After the Thunder was heard with two early tallies in the contest, Camrose fought back with markers from Garrett Thom (his fifth of the season) and Levi Carter (his fifth tally).

The teams were again even in the middle frame with Thom notching his sixth goal of the year. After no scoring in the third, Alexander Bryson snared his third of the year to give the Kodiaks the extra point.

Goalie Zolin turned away 30 of 33 shots directed his way. Camrose recorded 40 shots on goal.

The Kodiaks are at home against Whitecourt on November 7, Drumheller on November 16, Grande Prairie on November 19, Drayton Valley on November 24 and Calgary on November 26.

Bear facts Camrose moved up to 10th place after 18 league games with 17 points and seven wins.

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The family of the late

LEGION BURSARIES

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary member Linda Stevenson, back right, presented bursaries to Pat Niehaus for Thomas Ashton, back left, and Christine Gau for son Callum. Front row from left, Tammy Knull for Riley, Tricia Cameron for Paige and Keizsa Raras on behalf of herself.

Allen (Al) O’Brien

…of Camrose, would like to thank everyone for the kind words, prayers, memorial donations, meals and flowers during this very difficult time.

We also thank Burgar Funeral Home for their services, St. Mary’s Hospital Unit 2, the Ladies of the Moose Hall for the lunch following the funeral, and his friends at Wild Rose Villa for their compassion.

Thank you all.

In memory of

Helen MacLean

August 7, 1949 ~ November 8, 2005 The twinkle in your eyes, The smile on your face, Reminds us, dear friend, That you could never be replaced.

Until we meet again!

Love, Cindy and Max

ROTARY TO ANIMAL SHELTER

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Camrose & Area Animal Shelter manager Matthew McKeil accepted a donation of $515 from Rotary Club of Camrose director of Public Image Jenn Stone. The funds were part of the first round of the Chase the Ace Raffle surplus from administration totalling $2,000 that was evenly distributed among the four not-for-profit organizations that had the least amount of money donated to them during the first round of the raffle.

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster University and college runners from across Alberta converged in Camrose for a competitive run through the Stoney Creek Valley to prepare for the championships on October 28.

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Linda Coleen Petrowski

July 15, 1956 ~ October 23, 2023 Linda Coleen Petrowski of Camrose, AB, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. She was 67 years young.

Linda is survived by her son James; daughter Ngozi; husband Leonard; sisters Karen Lewis, Delores Smith and Arlene Baron; brother Alan Johnson; and many more cousins, family and friends. She is predeceased by her mother and father Alfrieda and Dennis Johnson.

Linda was loved by all. She, in turn, also loved everyone and everything on God’s green earth. Linda had a profound love of animals since childhood. Many dogs, cats, horses, birds and other creatures populated throughout her lifespan.

She loved her family greatly and truly in every sense of the word.

Linda loved them in the good times and equally in the bad times.

But, most of all, she loved her one and only son, probably a lot more than he ever realized or deserved.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, which by the way, Linda loved religiously, please donate to your local library, animal shelter or, better yet, your local community garden. She literally made it her life’s work to support, nurture and embrace new life in every way, shape and form.

Plant a flower, tree, berry bush, fruit or vegetable in her memory.

We know that she would have loved the idea.

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Vernon James Smith

Vernon James Smith, formerly of East Bittern Lake, passed away unexpectedly, on Octuber 17, 2023, at the age of 65 years.

He is survived by his children Colt, Payton (Julie) and Keeley (Clayton); his precious grandchildren Emma, Ryder, Emmett, Ivy, Weston and Cooper; his mother Violet Smith; and siblings Adele (Randi), Bill (Kerry) and Craig; beloved nieces and nephews; and many friends. He was predeceased by his father Stewart, and sister Michele.

Vern grew up on the farm. He loved animals, especially horses.

He attend school at OLMP, St. Pat’s and CCHS, playing football for the Trojans. He also played minor hockey and loved skiing, golfing, fishing, and all water sports. He was always up for anything.

Vern fell in love with rodeo and was a professional steer wrestler with many trophies to his name. After his rodeo career, he became a welder and started Iron Smith, where he mentored and employed his sons and nephews. He loved young people and kids. He drove heavy equipment and big trucks after selling his business.

Vern had a hard working ethic with a “get it done” spirit. He was generous, played hard and had a big heart, big laugh and grin.

Vern had a passion for Harleys and took many a ride into the United States, attending Sturgess and enjoying the open highway.

A celebration of life was held on October 27, 2023, at Turner Valley, Alberta.

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Richard “Rick” Roth

Richard “Rick” Roth of Tofield, Alberta, was born on August 3, 1952. He passed away in Camrose, Alberta, on October 27, 2023, at the age of 71 years.

He is survived by his wife Marguerite; children Shannon (Kyle) Nahirniak, Jodi (Steve) Foster, Shaylene, Racine (Dan) Buskas, and Kalen (Alyssa); grandchildren; sisters Faye Friesen and Pat Detwiler; numerous family and friends.

Rick was predeceased by his first wife Joyce; and sister Barbara Yoder.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Salem Mennonite Church, south of Tofield, with Pastor Mark Loewen officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee.

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Sharon Yoder

Sharon Yoder of Tofield, Alberta, was born on January 6, 1948. She passed away on October 28, 2023, in Tofield, at the age of 75 years.

She is survived by her husband Larry; children Dave (Angie), Darren (Rhonda) and Deanna (Lawrence) Hassey; grandchildren Alanna, Brad, Shaye, Ty, Isabella, Keira and Maya; brother Don (Darlene); sister Pat Gill; sister-in-law Gail Ozubko; and numerous family and friends.

Sharon was predeceased by her parents Peter and Josie; her brother Bob; sisters Joan Ozubko, Marlene McKay and Linda Hallam; and brothersin-law Ron Hallam and Jim McKay. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Salem Mennonite Church, south of Tofield, with Pastor Mark Loewen officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Lung Association.

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

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Faith and Aging

By Lori Larsen

With close to 400 people in attendance this year’s Faith and Aging Conference, hosted by The Bethany Group on November 3 at the Norsemen Inn, was an incredible success.

This year’s theme “Human Connections” amplifies the work done by The Bethany Group to enrich the lives of the people they serve through faith-based roots.

tion during his presentation entitled, “Love is a Verb.”

Bernard, a Canadian curler that represented Team Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics as the team’s skip, shared words of inspiration on reaching goals, underscored with a message of living life as our own authors. During her presentation entitled “It’s All in the Choice”, she spoke about winning the silver medal at the

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Anderson reflects on 18 years with Chamber

By Lori Larsen

After an impressive 18 years of looking out for the best interests of Camrose and district businesses, Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce executive director Sharon Anderson is retiring, turning over the reins to new executive director Aaron Morris.

“I started on August 22, 2005,” said Sharon, describing how the position came to light.

“Diane Hutchinson was the president (of the Chamber Board) at the time and I phoned her to ask about going for lunch, but she said that she was interviewing for the new executive director for the Chamber. I ‘tongue in cheek’ said I should apply.”

Sharon recalled that years prior to that, she had seen Pat Twomey (Chamber executive director at the time) walking down the street during Jaywalkers’. “I thought to myself, I would love that job.”

Sharon decided to apply for the position, and was asked to interview. Her prior 30 years working with Safeway and volunteering provided her with a vast amount of experience in both customer service and raising sponsorship funds, both extremely beneficial to the Chamber executive director position.

After she left the interview, she recalls spending a little unintentional extra time in the elevator.

“I was so nervous I had forgotten to push the button,” she laughed.

The next day, she was offered the job, and the rest is a long history of guiding the Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce along a path of challenges and achievements.

“It has always been important to me to do things for the people and businesses in Camrose and surrounding communities, all the while protecting the integrity of the Chamber and abiding by the Canadian Board of Trade Act the Canadian Not-for-Profit Act, the best practices of the Alberta and Canadian Chamber and following our own board bylaws and policies.

“It’s a fine art adhering to all that and keeping our members happy.”

As her time with the Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce moved along, she recognized how vital it was to go to Canadian and Alberta Policy meetings.

“Chambers exist to build policy that better business across Canada,” explained Sharon, adding that being a part of the policy making and being able to present policy she knew would make businesses in Camrose and district better, was one of her most important roles.

As the Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce, the organization is responsible for providing services to both the City of Camrose and Camrose County, a large area to disseminate information efficiently.

“In Camrose, a lot of people are still print based,” noted Sharon, adding that with the move to more online communication, it has been challenging to ensure everyone is accessing the programming and

services being offered.

“All of the new Alberta and Canadian grant funding information is in our newsletters. We send out the information and if people don’t take the time to read the email, they don’t realize all of the benefits that they could be getting to grow their business. And there are so many.”

Sharon said this was especially noticeable throughout COVID. “We had to learn a lot during COVID on getting more involved in social media and getting staff trained.”

for-profit and other organizations’ owners and operators, many a relationship and friendship was built.

“I am very grateful for that,” said Sharon, adding that it will be something she really misses.

She spoke about working with a variety of board members over the years and the close bonds that were created over organizing and working through the many initiatives hosted by the Chamber.

“When you get the longevity of strong board members, it really helps build the Chamber–people

Submitted Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce member and past president Trevor Vinet, left, and president Sebastian D’eschambeault, right, congratulate executive director Sharon Anderson on her upcoming retirement and thank her for her dedicated years of service.

She also recalled the difficult time during the Pandemic and the toll it took on local businesses.

“Unfortunately, the hardest thing during COVID was to witness local businesses having to take a hiatus, many having to close down.

We are happy to see many of them come back.”

While conducting business as usual for the Chamber during the Pandemic was also out of the question, providing information to members online kept information flowing and spirits up.

“The best thing that came out of the Pandemic was the Hot Meal program,” said Sharon. “Even though it was not a Chamber initiative per se, it helped local restaurants and the food bank.”

Building relationships

It only stands to reason that over an 18-year career of working with the Chamber and more specifically local business, not-

like Bob Prestage and Jason Heise who were strong, dedicated supporters, not to mention board members.”

She spoke highly of the staff with whom she has had the pleasure of working over those years as well, many of whom still keep in touch.

She recalled one in particular. “Trish Petrie, from Nova Scotia, was my assistant and she was blind in one eye. Her husband was a pilot and they moved here but then her husband got transferred back to Nova Scotia. I remember she (Trish) told me she cried out of her blind eye (when she had to leave) and she hadn’t cried out of that eye since she was six.

“We used to play the radio in the office and whenever the song ‘What’s Up’ by 4 Non Blondes came on, she would lock the door turn up the song and sing and dance.”

Sharon commented on the summer students and Community Service Learning (CSL) students from Augustana who worked at the Chamber over the years. “I felt like they were my kids. Some of the students came back for four or five years and helped train others.”

She recalled one CLS student who went on in his career to become upper management in a large corporation. “He thanked me for helping him. I don’t feel like I necessarily did that, but he made a point of thanking me for helping him on his career path.”

She is very grateful for the work and the enthusiasm the students did and showed during their time at the Chamber.

“They were responsible for the Be a Tourist in your Own Town initiative and created so many different pamphlets, over the years, of things to do in Camrose.”

She mentioned the work the students do to make the Camrose Express train such a success too.

“We (Chamber) bought the train in 2016. It has paid for itself and made some money and people love it.”

There is no doubt that Sharon influenced a lot of students and employees over those 18 years, which she said is an unusually long period for any Chamber executive director.

“Within the Chamber Federation, it is really unusual for people to hold the position of executive director for as long as I have. One to two years is pretty normal because it is a tough job, especially at a small Chamber because there are so many hats to wear.”

Sharon explained that the larger Chambers have employees to handle many of the specific jobs. “Here, there are two staff (part time alongside the executive director) wearing all of those hats and doing all of that work.”

The Tourist Centre has been another pet project of Sharon’s, creating a central location where residents or people visiting Camrose can come and discover the many offerings of the area.

She delighted in the many people she met from all corners of the world, and shared some of the more memorable stories.

“I remember this one time a lady, from Edmonton, phoned the Chamber office and wanted to know exactly what second of the day the signets (swans) were going to hatch, because she wanted to come down to take pictures of them hatching.”

Another couple, from Australia, came to Camrose area as house sitters, ending up taking care of an acreage just outside of Bittern Lake. “They thought they were going to Canmore so they came in looking for a good pub.”

In true hospitable style, Sharon and Bill took them out to a Rose City Roots event in an effort to satisfy their “pub” wish.

“There was another time when this fella came in. It was pouring rain outside and he was all dressed in (motorcycle) leather. He was on a world tour from Germany on his motorbike and wanted to know if there was a hostel or place he could stay.”

Continued on page 29

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ANNOUNCEMENTS BITAEMO – All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church would like to invite you to join us for Divine Liturgy on Sunday, November 12, 10 a.m. 5402-53 Street, Camrose. 780-672-1844.

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HELP WANTED BASKETBALL OFFICIALS NEEDED – This area needs more basketball officials.

We cover a large area of Central Alberta and often need 12 officials or more on any given day.

Games are Monday to Saturday and include junior and senior high teams. Good compensation (game fees and travel). Upcoming clinics/meetings: November 19, 1-4 p.m., École Camrose Composite High School Library.

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One on One Employment Services (OOES) Sharon contacted a friend who had German background and arranged accommodation for the passerby, invited him to a party they were attending, where he ended up serenading guests with his guitar and a very good rendition of Johnny Cash.

“There was this other time when a couple of people from Germany came in with a German magazine and pointed to a picture of a combine in Camrose. They wanted to go to that farm to see that combine.”

Using the names printed in the magazine, Sharon was able to contact the farmers and arrange for the visitors to go out and get a photo of the combine. “These young kids from Germany were so excited that they were going to be escorted to go see these massive combines.”

The person behind the title

Most people who have worked with Sharon in her capacity as the Chamber executive director know her as efficient, organized and “no nonsense” kind of person who gets the job done.

Few may realize that inside that professional demeanor lays the heart of an extremely compassionate person who would go and did go the extra mile for so many.

“People didn’t normally get to see that side of me,” smiled Sharon.

“I remember one of the general meeting topics I brought in was the Hope Foundation. I felt it was a good topic because so

many people in Camrose were having transplants or their children were having transplants or they were donating.”

Sharon’s own sister, Jackie, had been with the protocol research project and was the longest surviving patient of the program.

She remembers one of the speakers thanked her sister for playing such an important role in her own survival. “I could barely keep it together when I had to speak,” said Sharon.

As for “retirement”, Sharon is looking forward to spending time with her other sister, who is going through her own battle with terminal illness.

“Bill and I want to travel more. I am planning on taking advantage of the trip to Portugal offered through the Chamber right away.”

She will also be spending as much time as she wants now, tinkering in her yard. “I could be outside every day in the spring, summer and fall.”

As for the Chamber, she encourages everyone to keep engaging in Chamber events, and making good use of all the opportunities.

She also encourages everyone to welcome the new executive director, Aaron Morris who started on October 16. “I know I am leaving the Chamber in a stronger financial position than when I came and leaving Aaron in good hands with the staff who are here.”

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Inside Sales Representative/ Support Agriterra Equipment is one of North America’s largest AGCO dealers. Representing exceptional brands, including Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Rogator, Bourgault, Morris, and Cub Cadet. Agriterra is also the first authorized sales and service centre for CAT agricultural products in North America. We’ve grown from 3 locations (in 2013) to 12 and have been consistently in AGCO North America’s Circle of Excellence Top 20 dealer group.

We are looking for an exceptional Inside Sales Representative to join our team in Camrose.

This position will be based in the branch, focusing on sales administration and servicing walk-in customer with equipment sales. This position is a great learning ground for those interested in a career in the Agriculture Equipment business.

What makes the role exciting and what does it involve?

• This position will focus on understanding our customers’ needs to identify and present smaller equipment solutions ranging from lawn and garden equipment and utility tractors to Caterpillar small construction equipment • Entering customers into our customer relationship management system and maintaining contact with them • Organizing traffic of sales equipment entering or leaving our yards • Pricing equipment for customers and team members • Product demonstrations to showcase our equipment capabilities and quality • Staying up to date with training and product lines What are we looking for?

• Sales or operator experience with agriculture, lawn and garden or construction equipment preferred • Automotive sales experience would also be considered • An exceptional ability to create and maintain relationships with clients • Understanding customer needs and identifying solutions • Understanding and experience with computer programs such as Excel, Word and Outlook • Great negotiation skills • Highly motivated, looking for a career in our business Why work for Agriterra?

• A base salary and incentives for sales department success • A competitive benefits package • An RRSP matching program • A great company culture, you’ll get to work with a lot of amazing people!

• A diverse range of equipment to work on to keep you challenged and to grow your experience • Paid, factory training (online and in person) • Tenure bonuses Please send resumés to Blaine Heck at bheck@agriterraeq.com Only those applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted.

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Join our growing team of healthcare professionals!

TriPoint Health Clinic has recently expanded and we are looking to add Registered Massage Therapists, Nutritionists, Psychologists, Acupuncturists, Nurse Practitioners, or related healthcare professionals to our team. We have a busy, eclectic, and integrative practice, drawing patients from the greater Camrose area, and throughout Alberta.

A well-established Chiropractor, and Naturopathic Doctor are currently on site, and we are open 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, and one Saturday a month.

Our focus is on building a team-based, inclusive, positive place for patients and practitioners.

For more information, or to send a resumé, contact our Office Manager, Krista Larocque: info@tripointhealth.ca.

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WE ARE GROWING OUR MARKETING TEAM * Full time permanent position, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm * Full benefits 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 Country 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-secondary education in any or all of marketing, sales, multimedia, would be an asset but not a necessity, 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 outside sales functions.

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 mcfoul@camrosebooster.net or deliver your package in person to:

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ACE CHASE

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Kari Cameron of Changing Ways accepts $514 from Camrose Royal Purple member Irene Gartner from the left over proceeds of the Chase the Ace Raffle 1.

DEATHS Linda Coleen Petrowski of Camrose, on October 27,

at 67 years of age.

Myrna Gale Berggren of Calgary, on November 1, at 85 years of age.

Evelyn Margie Cunningham of Camrose, formerly of Kelsey, on November 2, at 89 years of age.

Helen Marie Martz of Camrose, formerly of Strome, on November 2, at 95 years of age.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, November 7, 2023 – Page 31

An evening of arts

By Lori Larsen

On November 18, enjoy an evening out on the town, pre-Christmas, at a fundraising gala showcasing the beautiful art of over 30 local artists, at the Camrose Arts Society “Starlight, Starbright–A Winter Showcase of the Arts” to be held at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.

The evening events will begin at 7 p.m. and will showcase art both upstairs and downstairs in the lobby of the Performing Arts Centre, Christenson-Nelson Gallery.

“The event promises an

ambiance of sophistication and style, with a semi-formal dress code that perfectly complements the elegant setting of the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre,” noted Camrose Arts Society president Stephanie Lane.

The event was born out of the desire to offer Camrose residents and art lovers alike a grand experience of attending an art show gala right here in their own backyard.

While taking in the incredible works of these local artists, attendees will also enjoy charcuterie and liquid refreshments includ-

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Arts Society president Stephanie Lane welcomed guests to the art exhibit featuring local artists held at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre in September.

ing offerings of a cash bar and they will be softly serenaded by the instrumental musings of local musicians Terry Wilton, Steve Olsen and Erik Olsen.

Adding to the evening’s events will be a variety of amazing generously donated door prizes and a photo area where attendees are invited to take photos of themselves against a wonderful backdrop.

In addition to the evening gala, there will be an all-access, family-friendly event from 2 to 5 p.m. on the same day at the Performing Arts Centre, encouraging an appreciation for the arts to extend to younger generations. The early day event will include activities for children.

The funds raised from this gala will be reinvested into arts events and assisting local artists in their creative endeavors, making it a win-win for the entire community.

“With proceeds benefiting artists of all ages and backgrounds, this gala promises to be a night to remember, filled with artistic wonder and community spirit,” said Lane.

Tickets for the evening gala are available at camroselive.ca through the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed PAC website.

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week

Beautiful bungalow condo

Fact: Snow in November happens because people decorate for Christmas prematurely. You know who you are. Please stop.

My neighbours had their entire house decorated for Christmas by the time I got home from work tonight so now I have to move.

I like how the sun sets at 11 a.m. now.

I did something extra naughty today after my husband went to work. I turned the thermostat up one full degree.

6 p.m. in the summer: "The night is young!

Let's stay outside for hours!"

6 p.m. in the fall: "Well, it's dark, so I guess I'll just get ready for bed now."

It's officially "Once I'm home I'm not going back out" season.

Some of the nice things about fall are going to bed when it's dark, waking up when it's dark, going to work when it's dark, getting off work when it's dark, eating supper in the dark…

How is it that I get an extra hour of sleep but I'm still tired?

I will be saying, "It's 9:30 p.m. but it would have been 10:30 p.m." to myself for the next three months.

Hello darkness, my old friend, Why are you here, it's 4 p.m.?

At a certain point in your life, sitting at home alone watching TV on a Friday night goes from being super depressing to the most enjoyable part of your week.

Friend: "I thought we were going out."

Me: "Sorry, I've accidentally put on my pajamas, it's not something that can be reversed."

Me, age 18: "As long as I get home at 4 a.m., I can get up for work at 6."

Me now: "How dare you even suggest we start watching a movie at 8 p.m.!?"

I wish I could go out with you tonight, but I have two avocados that will be ripe from 6:00 to 6:15 p.m.

Sometimes the best part of my day is imagining what I'm going to eat when I get off work.

By Lori Larsen

Welc ome to Creekview Landing where owning your own home comes with the freedom of condo life.

This three-bedroom condo, located in a wonderful Creekview community, offers an active lifestyle where you can take advantage of walking trails and parks close by.

The home itself features a bright open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and easy to maintain tile and laminate flooring.

The good-sized living room offers plenty of space in which to entertain guests and family with direct access to the kitchen, which includes an eat-up breakfast bar and spacious dining area.

The well-appointed kitchen has beautiful maple cabinets and a walk-in corner pantry for all your storage needs.

French doors just off the kitchen lead into a room that could either serve as a convenient home office or a quiet reading room.

The primary bedroom features its own private en suite with a five-foot walk-in shower.

Finishing the main level is a four-piece bathroom and a dedicated laundry room with builtin cabinets.

The completely finished lower level’s ninefoot ceiling makes the space bright and airy. A large family/games room is great for watching movies or catching up on games. Two more goodsized bedrooms, each

with walk-in closets, and a four-piece bathroom makes overnight visits for the grandchildren special.

Completing this home’s wonderful features is the double attached garage and a back deck partitioned off from the neighbour for a little extra privacy overlooking the manageable backyard.

This condo, located at 5021-34 Avenue #1, is priced at $339,500, and would make the perfect place to enjoy all that life has to offer without a lot of home maintenance.

Join Graham Wideman at an open house on Thursday, November 9 from noon until 2 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

Graham Wideman

Don't invite me anywhere last minute.

I enjoy doing nothing, so I need to know ahead of time if my plan to do nothing needs to be changed.

When I say, "We'll see," there's a 100% chance that it's not happening. I may occasionally throw in an "Oh that sounds fun" for decoration, but it's still not happening.

"Because I don't want to" is an extremely valid reason.

Shout out to the person at a social event who is the first to say they're going home and breaks the seal for the rest of the guests to say, "Guess we'll head out too."

My new explanation for going home is, "I think I've had as much fun as I can have here."

This can't possibly be the same 9 p.m. that I used to be starting to get ready for a night out at.

An old woman is riding in an elevator in a very lavish New York City high rise, when a young and beautiful woman gets into the elevator, smelling of expensive perfume. She turns to the old woman and says arrogantly, "Romance by Ralph Lauren, $150 an ounce!"

Then another young and beautiful woman gets on the elevator and also very arrogantly turns to the old woman and says, "Chanel No. 5, $200 an ounce!"

About three floors later, the old woman has reached her destination and is about to get off the elevator. But before she leaves, she looks both beautiful women in the eyes, bends over, passes gas and says, "Broccoli, 49 cents a pound!"

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, November 7, 2023 – Page 32

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CAMROSE HOMES

Thursday, November 9 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm #1, 5021-34 Avenue

“Home of the week, see page 31!”

B E AU T I FU L BU N G A LOW C O N D O, CREEKVIEW LANDING … Senior friendly design! Excellent kitchen with island, breakfast bar and a spacious dinette/living area. superb en suite, den and main floor laundry.

Awesome basement, 9’ ceilings, huge family/games area. Attached garage and more!

A great property and lifestyle!

Asking $339,500 A2088405

STEP INTO LUXURY AND COMFORT … with this fully renovated, bright and modern 5-bedroom family home. Fully updated kitchen featuring a huge central island with bar seating, sleek countertops, stainless appliances, full wall tile, backsplash and so much storage. Cozy gas fireplace in the living room overlooking the back yard. Great primary suite with beautifully designed 4-piece en suite. Great fully developed basement with two bedrooms and 4-piece bath. Fully fenced yard with two entertaining spaces… plus there is tons of space to park your RV. This home truly is one-of-a-kind.

Asking $515,000 A2088687

Thursday, November 9 3:00 to 5:00 pm 3918-49 Street “New walkout, RV garage!”

WOW! WALKOUT BUNGALOW, AWESOME PARKSIDE LOCATION, HUGE IN-FLOOR HTD. RV GARAGE … New model with room for toys, hobbies! Senior friendly! Beautiful bright open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, superb master, en suite, main floor laundry, in-floor heating, awesome walkout basement, air conditioning and lots more!

Asking $839,900 A2044898

BEAUTIFUL NEW ZERO STEP DUPLEX! …

New Adult Living Community! Model 1244.

Beautiful bright open floor plan. 9’ ceilings, in-floor heat, easy access to garage.

Excellent kitchen, spacious great room, en suite. Main floor laundry. Covered patio and more! No condo fees. Immediate possession. You’ll love it!

Asking $421,620 A2033610

OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN

DAYSLAND, WOW! … Incredible 1432 sq. ft. bungalow. Fully finished, 9’ ceilings, triple pane windows, ICF foundation, infloor heat in basement garage. 26’x30’ garage, partial vinyl fencing, covered deck, so much more!

Asking $374,500 A2063790

NEW NORWAY … Beautiful newer 4-bedroom bungalow on large lot, at the edge of town.

The freshly painted main floor features a spacious living room with huge window, large kitchen/dining area, primary with 3-piece en suite bath, 2 more bedrooms and a 4-piece bath. Partly finished basement offers a huge bedroom and gives the opportunity to finish it to your liking, while building equity!

Asking $237,500 A2084856

FARM

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY … in New Norway! High quality 4-plex. Beautiful modern units, open concept living.

Currently rented out for $900/mo. plus utilities. Strong rental market.

Asking $569,000 A2089277

THE PERFEC T RETREAT AT SUNSET HEIGHTS! … Featuring a 3-season, 2-bedroom cabin on a double lot with recent addition and new well in 2021. The cabin is set up with a composting toilet, propane hot water tank, electric baseboard heat, wood stove. The perfect getaway with an option for full time living – it doesn’t get any better!

Asking $149,900 A2077081

PERFECTLY PRIVATE SETTING … Masterfully landscaped, incredibly bright layout and a ton of upgrades to this 4-level split!

This home has so much to offer and impresses as soon as you pull up with its stucco siding, immaculate yard and painted concrete porch. At the end of the day, it’s time to relax – take in the west facing front covered concrete porch or the east facing covered tile patio. Not to be outdone, this home is steps away from a large green space. This home is a cut above, and really shines with so much natural light, have a look – you’ll love it.

Asking $389,900 A2079244

BEAUTIFUL CHARACTER HOME IN DESIRED UNIVERSITY AREA! You’ll absolutely love this wonderful home and the lifestyle in this special historical district! Features a charming 2,106 sq. ft. 2-storey with hardwood floors, columns/arches, custom built cabinetry and shelving. Amazing living room, spacious and bright kitchen/dinette, awesome den, en suite and so much more!

An excellent opportunity right beside the university! You will love it!

Now only $379,500 A2029970

SOLD

MODEL 1153 ZERO STEP … Senior friendly.

Beautiful bright open floor plan, 9’ ceilings.

Huge great room, great kitchen, en suite, main floor laundry. Covered patio, 25’x13.5’ garage all finished. You’ll love it!

Asking $329,900 A1257768

NEW TOWNHOUSE IN VALLEYVIEW … by Battle River Homes! Senior friendly design, no steps. Beautiful open floor plan. Infloor heating and 9’ ceilings. Exceptional kitchen, quartz countertops. Spacious living and dinette area, main floor laundry room. 22.5’x11.5’ garage with epoxy flooring. You’ll love it!

Asking $312,162 A2078745

DOWNTOWN LIVING WITH NO MAINTENANCE … The perfect option for a downtown professional or Augustana faculty/ student. This quality-built condo is sure to impress with triple pane windows, air conditioning, vinyl flooring, custom cabinetry, roller blinds, vaulted ceiling, stainless steel kitchen appliances and more. Welcome home to Town Square!

Asking $289,900 A2081691

Don’t miss the featured Home of the Week on page 31!

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NEW PRICE!

UPDATED 4-BEDROOM BUNGALOW … with a 24’x24’ garage in convenient central location. Features a bright living room, spacious kitchen/dining, finished basement. with wood-burning fireplace. Updates include shingles, some flooring, kitchen, bathrooms, some interior paint and windows.

Asking $279,000 A2067756

COMMERCIAL

4-PLEX WALKING DISTANCE TO SCHOOLS, RECREATION AREAS … three 3-bedroom units, one 2-bedroom unit, each with a 4-piece bathroom; 3 units with a 2-piece en suite. Large rental spaces, each with a balcony. Tenants pay rent plus power.

Asking $450,000 A2052132

ACREAGES

Give our professional realtors a call for a complimentary market evaluation of your property!

1322 SQ. FT. 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW … on 1.07 acres 3.5 miles from Camrose’s Ring Road. Open concept 2001 built home with great kitchen, large living room, beautiful primary with LARGE WALK-IN closet. Finished lower level with massive family room.

Covered South East side deck. New shingles, forced air heat, cozy in-floor heating 30’x26’ garage! Quiet acreage, you’ll love the proximity to Camrose, without the traffic or neighbours.

Asking $529,000 A2073478

HWY 56 FRONTAGE … 6.05 acres in Millang Industrial Park. 3 phase power, gas available now. Edmonton city water is to be available in 2023. Zoned Farmland at present. Last remaining lot!

Asking $749,000 A2012048 PRIME MAIN STREE T PROPERT Y IN CAMROSE – ZONED C1 … Excellent opportunity in the heart of Camrose City Centre! 3,262 sq. ft. commercial building with 2 entrances, reception areas, offices, client meeting rooms, 3 bathrooms, flex areas and warehousing. Easy customer access and rear parking. Call now!

Asking $220,000 A2030401

GEMINI CENTRE, GROUND FLOOR – A PLACE FOR YOUR BUSINESS! … Exceptional street level unit: 2078 sq. ft. Awesome location.

Easy access. Superior design. Superb visibility.

Asking $23/sq. ft. + common A2082496

780-679-8384

Thursday, November 9 3:00 to 5:00 pm 3918-49 Street

KINGMAN … Newly developed lots. Choose from seven! Located on the edge of town.

Starting at $27,500 A1156323, 6338, 6341, 6343, 6349

SOLD Matt Banack

780-608-9733

Matthew Mayer

780-781-7088

GREAT FLEXIBLITY IN MAYERTHORPE OVER 23 ACRES ALONG HWY 43 Asking $230,000 CA0168666 NEW NORWAY LOT … 65’ wide lot at the edge of town in Spartan Estates!

Asking $50,000 A2089400

• 1488 sq. ft. walk-out • 47’x17.5’ RV garage Asking $839,900

• 4-car man cave • Double lot A2044898

Check out our Beautiful Lakeside Adult Community. Private and Quiet!

NEW SHOW HOME Come See!

• Master planned community • Designed for active adults • No condo fees • Community lifestyle

SOLD

Beautiful Bungalows by

Battle River Homes

AWESOME COMMUNITY & LIFESTYLE

NEW COMMUNITY ADULT LIVING

Available August, 2023 Model 1244 asking $426,900 A2045624

Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed

587-322-5511

Sascha Dressler

780-781-8242

ZERO

STEPS! • New Duplex, Double Garage • Zero Step Entry • Non-Basement Immediate possession!

Model 1244 asking $421,620 A2033610

Available October, 2023 Model 1244 asking $423,900 A2045627

M AVAILABLE FULL BA SE SOON! • Full basement model Available October, 2023 Model 1229 asking $389,900 A2045631

Wednesday, November 1 12:00 to 1:30 pm 6105 Valleyview Drive

BEAUTIFUL WALKOUT VILLA! • Finished up and down • 27’x20.5’ garage • All landscaped – turf and fencing • In-floor heat, a/c Asking $575,162 A2080295

SOLD

NESTLED ON A QUIET TREE-LINED STREET … sits this absolutely immaculate family home. This early ’60s bungalow brings a traditional main floor layout with large front living room, dedicated dining room and eat-in kitchen, plus 3 bdrm., 4-piece bath.

Basement mostly finished. Large yard with garden space, stone patio, 16’x24’ garage plus cement pad. You’ll love it!

Asking $279,900 A2078845

MULTI FAMILY

Graham Wideman

COZY HOME IN EDBERG … 1.5 storey style with 2 bedrooms, 3-piece and 4-piece. en suites, main floor laundry. Single attached garage plus a wrap-around deck!

Asking $139,900 A2077075 78 ACRES ON PAVEMENT! … Located on Sec. Hwy. 616, by Armena. Easy commute to Camrose or Edmonton. Lots of potential, currently in grain. Call now!

Asking $349,000 A2086084

WONDERFUL GRAND TRUNK CONDO …

Ground floor end unit. 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms, open concept, dual balcony, gas fireplace. Heated underground parking and storage. Immediate possession available.

Asking $299,900 A2034774

ENT!

• Double garage • Zero step entry Model 1244 Asking $453,900 A2077560

• New Townhouse, Single Garage • Zero Step Entry Home • Non-Basement Available October, 2023 A2078776 Model 1153 asking $353,900 A2045633 Model 1153 asking $347,900 BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE, VALLEYVIEW! • Spacious open plan • Senior friendly design • In-floor heating • No steps Asking $312,162 A2078745

Wally Wrubleski

780-781-7323

Sarah Kjos

587-322-7131

4001-50 Street, Camrose Phone 780.672.5851 www.ipdi.biz