November 7, 2023 Country Booster by The Camrose Booster

The paper created EXCLUSIVELY for farm families and rural residents of east central Alberta

8 PAGES | NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Spotting animals amidst a horizon of bare trees isn’t as easy as it looks. Most of the animals blend seamlessly into the scenery.

Hunting

November 1 brought perfect conditions for opening day of general season hunting. Cooler weather gets the animals moving, and a little snow on the ground makes tracking easier. Hunters, along with all recreational users, are reminded they must get permission before going onto any private land. For full details, see inside story on page 6.

Inside...

A variety of merchandise, auctions, services and more!

Win a colour photo of your farm! See page 8

News Features Hadwin earns Premier's 4-H Award . . . . . . . . 2 Making rural popular again . . . . 3 Poppy campaign supports local . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Photo by Lori Larsen

we will go

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, November 7, 2023 – Page 2

DEPEND ON US DURING COLD WEATHER Hadwin MOBILE SERVICES

TOP-GRADE FILTERS

Your yard or field

DIESEL REPAIRS

By Murray Green

ANYTHING diesel powered

Two well-equipped units on standby

TECHNICIAN ON-CALL 24/7

and LUBRICANTS All applications

Light up the field or road with brilliant

HEATERS RS

LED lighting

Call for attractive pricing! Turbo Chargers, Air Brakes, Transmissions, all Chassis Components

3836-42 Avenue, Camrose 780-672-7396 ◆ Toll Free 800-232-1947

www.glover-ace.com

Dwayne & Marie’s share: $8415✽ This is Dwayne and Marie. Look familiar? They were in our first profit shares campaign in 2018. Since then, Vision has returned $62.8 million in profit shares, including $8415 to Marie and Dwayne. Last year, Marie talked Dwayne into spending their share on a one-week resort holiday. Dwayne wondered what he’d do all week. Turns out – nothing. Now he wants to go for two-weeks.

whatsyourshare.ca Real people. 5-year results.

project

Profit Shares Campaign 2023

publication

Country Booster

client

Vision Credit Union

size

7" x 4.5" 1/4 page horizontal

docket

4528

insertion

Tue, Nov 7, 2023

Stop overpaying for your

CHEQUES!

iVY desiGn inc. 403 275 3909 | info@ivydesign.ca

Personal Cheques

OUR AT PRICES BE S! THE BANK

s are Our cheque with ty bank-quali re bank secu features.

earns Premier’s 4-H award

All security features, unique background pattern to head off reproduction, copying and cut-and-paste operations.

80 cheques . . . . . . . . . . $38.60 160 cheques . . . . . . . . . . $52.00 320 cheques . . . . . . . . . . $95.50 Duplicate Personal Cheques Handy duplicates for easy record keeping.

80 duplicate cheques . . . . . $45.80 160 duplicate cheques . . . . . $61.50 320 duplicate cheques . . . $112.00

Small Business Cheques

7.5” x 3.25” plus stub, black ink, white paper, numbered

250 cheques . . . . . .$105.00 500 cheques . . . . . .$130.00 1000 cheques . . . .$180.00 Duplicate Business Cheques also available.

Our prices are up to 50% LESS…

PHONE 780-672-3142 4925-48 STREET, CAMROSE

At the Fall Senior Symposium Banquet, 4-H Alberta revealed its future leaders. Thirteen new Ambassadors were welcomed to the team, and the Premier’s Award’s prestigious recipient was announced. Vanessa Hadwin, a 19-year-old from Consort won the Premier’s award. Her journey with 4-H began as a quest for fun, but it quickly turned into a learning curve. Her experiences in the program have taught her valuable life skills–leadership, motivation, determination and the essence of volunteering. As a nursing student, she utilizes these skills, proving the transformative impact of the 4-H program. “I became an ambassador to meet new people, explore new projects, travel to new parts of Alberta and to share my love of 4-H. I have experienced all that and more. Oftentimes I would attend an event as a teacher of a skill, be it public speaking, judging, grooming or showmanship, and I would end up learning from those in attendance. I am excited to continue with the 4-H Alberta Ambassador team and through my role as the Premier’s Award Recipient, I hope to positively impact my fellow members and my community, with the added benefit of my own growth, goodwill and gratitude,” said Vanessa. “I will love to travel Alberta to promote and celebrate 4-H, to create a network of contacts throughout the 4-H program and the provincial government, and to continue to inspire 4-Her’s to Learn To Do By Doing.” Her dedication to 4-H was also recognized with the Ted Youck Outstanding Achievement and Leadership in 4-H Alberta Award. Donated by 4-H advocate Youck, this accolade will accompany the Premier’s Award for a decade. The Premier’s Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition for a 4-H Alberta member. Established by E.C. Manning, Premier of Alberta in 1964, this award seeks the best of 4-H. The chosen member not only holds the title, but represents 4-H Alberta at various events throughout the year and has the honour to engage with Alberta’s Premier and the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation.

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, November 7, 2023 – Page 3

Telehandlers and Wheel Loaders Impressive lifting height, vertical width and stability.

On November 11, may we remember all who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and for our freedom.

Try in our yard!

780-673-9593 WWW.AMRAA.CA HWY 13 & 56 • CAMROSE, AB

Custom Farmin schMitchel t e o r g Kroetsch K Rick Wilson, MLA MASKWACIS-WETASKIWIN

SERVICES AVAILABLE

• Manure Spreading • Tub Grinding • Combining • Trucking • Trenching

• Swathing • Baling • Field Work • Seeding • Silaging

403-588-1206

• Corn Planting • Cattle Feeding and more RR4, Lacombe, AB T4L 2N4 mitchel@southshoreltd.com Kroetsch Custom Farming

Making rural popular again By Murray Green

The Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities (ACSRC) held a twoday conference to develop ideas into a thriving co-op in your rural community. It was held at the University of Alberta Augustana Campus on October 25 and 26. “The point of the conference was to introduce community leaders, rural municipalities, rural councillors to more innovative ways such as going back to co-ops to spur on economic development to create good jobs in rural communities to maintain good services, critical infrastructure,” said Clark Banack, director for ACSRC. Over the past year, the ACSRC has been exploring innovative uses of the cooperative model and their potential role in modern rural economic and community development. “Some of the success stories are not well known, so this was a way to introduce these stories to people to get excited about different ways

to do this work going forward in their own communities,” said Clark. The Re-imagining Rural Economic Development Conference, hosted by the ACSRC and with project support from the Alberta Real Estate Foundation, represents the culmination of this work and highlighted ways that an old idea can breathe new life into rural communities across the province. “The networks that have been created is wonderful. We had a number of co-op developers here that were able to connect with people. It wasn’t just hearing ideas and not knowing what to do with them. They are now connected to developers that can help them take the next step, which was a big part of what we were trying to do,” added Clark. Aimed at rural community leaders, councillors, economic development and planning officers and rural residents who care deeply about the future of their communities, this event

Clark Banack

Constituency Office: 5019-50 Street, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1K1 Phone 780.360.8003 Maskwacis.Wetaskiwin@assembly.ab.ca

You know it’s coming…

Power through with

Award winning snowblowers in stock and ready for everything!

Experience the Servicing Dealer Difference 4716-38 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-2452

will feature a collection of speakers including rural entrepreneurs, co-operative developers, and academics from across North America to showcase how innovative uses of the co-operative model can drive sustainable rural economic development. “You are not going to completely stop urbanization and turn everything around. We won’t have populations in the rural areas like we did in the 1950s. But, what we are trying to do is encourage communities to see different ways in how they can bring up to four more families into their communities,” suggested Clark. During this two-day conference participants were introduced to innovative uses of the co-operative model across a wide range of areas including green energy, commercial real estate, large and

small scale agriculture, community capital investment, housing and day cares. “A speaker mentioned that if you bring two more families into your community, that can be all that it takes to stop the conversation of the school closing and keep the community intact,” Clark said. Speakers talked about how consumer, producer, and marketing co-ops, as well as worker-owned businesses and new generation agricultural co-ops, are generating positive economic growth and enhancing service delivery in rural communities. “It is also about local groups coming up with their own way to attract businesses that employ three or four people in their community. Part of economic development is bringing in big cor-

porations, but there are only so many big organizations to go around. What can they do to spur on economic activity? That is what this was about,” explained Clark. They heard from successful rural co-operative founders about the opportunities and challenges co-ops can present and the lessons learned along the way. “We hope people go home with some new ideas, get some people together and talk more about what fits for their community to start something that will make a difference,” he said. People networked and connected with co-op founders and developers who could help guide your local group and develop your idea into a thriving co-op in your rural community.

e c u a S t e r c e S

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, November 7, 2023 – Page 4

The secret sauce behind the Camrose Chamber of Commerce 2023 Small Business of the Year Award winner…

On Track Kuntz & Company Inc.

A Camrose owned and operated business with clients around the globe Romonda Kuntz, who founded On TrackRomonda Kuntz Inc. in October 1996 on a “shoe-string budget, a rented office space with a single wooden desk, and with a line of credit at a local bank that she needed far more than they needed her” will tell you that there the so-called secret isn’t really a secret at all. It’s perseverance, vision and ultimately doing whatever it takes to understand and fill the need of a customer, no matter how unique or unusual. “I quickly learned to ‘walk on water’ for my customers, if that is what it took to get them on the road, or keep my industry clients, or their fleets operating.” Romonda set up shop back in 1996 at her husband James’ company (Kuntz & Kramer Services), located at the Junction of Highway 13 & 21. She bought and sold used medium and heavy duty trucks. During the period when Romonda represented the Hino line of trucks, she grew the business to become number three for sales in Canada. (Dealers in Toronto and Vancouver earned the top two spots in revenue.) In 1998, the company grew with the addition of a sales trailer and commenced a move into the industrial end of Camrose. “Honestly, we didn’t even have a bathroom at this site”, recalls Romonda, with a bit of a chuckle. In 2001, Romonda moved back to the Junction location and James, at this point, became a part owner of her company. A win-win business partnership was formed. Step one was a corporate name change to On Track Kuntz & Company Inc. As the years went by, the business model adapted. The staffing level grew to its current twentythree team members, many of whom are highly trained diesel specialists. A full nine team members

on the current roster have been with the company from USA, Mexico, Vietnam, Columbia, Guatemala, for more than ten years. Four employees have been Virgin Islands, Dubai, and Eastern Europe have counted on this Camrose-based company for product and with the company for twenty years’ service. All have service. individually and collectively contributed significantly On Track Kuntz & Company Inc. operates on to the success of the company. Sales have skyrocketed, particularly in the last few 30 acres of land, and a building network including a modern 11,000 sq. ft. warehouse completed in 2019 years, as service offerings have expanded and word and 9,000 sq. ft. of cold storage. They also provide of excellence by the On Track Kuntz & Company Inc. has spread through various industry-sectors which are highly specialized ECM diagnostic and services for Common Rail fuel injectors and other fuel system reliant on diesel-powered equipment. On Track Kuntz components for most makes and models. This allows & Company Inc. provides multiple services to a wide range of users of HD Diesel engines. The team offers a diesel users huge savings and far less down-time. An on-site full-service shop is busy year-round as the massive inventory of new, rebuilt, and qualified diesel engines, PLUS the parts and services required to repair needs of farm, industry and commercial clients are met. them. They supply other shops and numerous OEM Explains Romonda: “Our clients believe in our dealerships across Canada with their parts needs. product. They trust us. We are fortunate to have built On Track Kuntz & Company Inc. offers new, high such long-lasting and successful client relationships. quality aftermarket diesel engine parts representing We treat every client like key suppliers IPD family and our reputation (Industrial Parts in the field has spread far Depot LLC) and and wide.” Interstate McBee. IPD Romonda is very is based in California. active in the community. Interstate McBee is She also recently headquartered in Ohio. purchased the From Kicks In 2023, this local to Kids store in Downtown company is Interstate Camrose. She is an active McBee’s top distributor member of Canadian in Western Canada, Federation of Independent and second highest in Entrepreneur Romonda Kuntz is heavily involved in the community Business (CFIB) and volume across Canada. – well known in amateur football and dance scene, but also is a numerous professional On Track also ranks respected participant in transportation associations and CFIB. as the largest de transportation associations. dealer for IPD in the tw Once an entrepreneur, always an entrepreneur, twelve USA western states. They are the largest volume IIPD dealer in all of Western Canada, and Romonda, the business strategist, welcomes the rank number tw challenges of managing staff, and building a successful two in Canada for IPD. In addition, additio the company sells used truck business. Her responsibilities include managing the parts, from th team and overseeing the expansive On Track Kuntz their significantly sized truck salvage operation. C & Company Inc. property and buildings. James, the Complete engines and diesel engine component visionary, loves talking with clients, making deals, components, widely recognized as better than OEM, are re and assisting in solving engine issues. He believes in regularly built and shipped to fleet or individua individual transportation clients across western sowing the seeds of support in a continual effort to and no northern Canada. In recent years, clients create long-lasting business relationships.

James and Romonda Kuntz Proud to be Camrose Chamber of Commerce 2023 Small Business of the Year Award Winner

JUNCTION OF HIGHWAYS 13 & 21 4 miles west of Camrose, AB Phone 780-672-6868

www.ontrackinc.net

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, November 7, 2023 – Page 5

WE’RE YOUR

DIESEL ENGINE PROVIDER We do Diesels! We test most common rail injectors!

• Sales • Overhauls • Repairs

OVER $3,000,000 INVENTORY IN STOCK!

We work as a team to get our engines to customers cost effectively.

Our talented diagnostic experts use high-quality equipment to test and qualify common rail injectors.

One of the keys to our success and considerable client satisfaction is strict attention to detail and quality workmanship. We have the tools to get the job done right!

Our tight-knit group gathers monthly for team-building and achievement recognition.

Adam Kuntz works hard to support customers’ needs.

Dayna and Debbie make sure parts get to our customers on time and that our bills are paid.

Teamwork from job acceptance to delivery.

Complete engine rebuilds are our specialty.

Maureen Stregger loves her clients! Special client Alex, the famous ice road trucker, paid her a special visit.

Our team pays attention to detail!

We hire top talent! Send us your resumé! ontrack@ontrackinc.net

JUNCTION OF HIGHWAYS 13 & 21 4 miles west of Camrose, AB Phone 780-672-6868

www.ontrackinc.net

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, November 7, 2023 – Page 6

Small businesses are strength of economy By Jackie Lovely, MLA

Camrose Constituency

Small businesses are

the cornerstone of our

economy. Not only do small

businesses

make

up about 96 per cent of

all businesses in Alberta, but they also contribute over $100 billion annually

towards our province’s GDP, while employing hundreds of thousands of everyday people. Small businesses also

play critical roles in our communities by doing things

like sponsoring hockey teams, donating to schools, and employing youth and seniors. This

past

week,

our

United

Conservative

government celebrated Small Business Week. During this time, we highlighted and celebrated the creativity

and dedication of small business owners and workers

across the province–as well as our commitment to supporting them with resources like the web portal Biz

Connect, which helps connect small businesses with supports, associations, coaching, mentoring and more.

More than anything, however, Small Business Week

is a time to shop local and support entrepreneurs in our

communities. Alberta is back and stronger than ever, thanks in large part to Alberta’s small business owners

and operators who have helped drive economic growth

by creating jobs and stimulating local economies. Small Business Week is a time to honour the contributions of these unsung heroes, who aren’t just the backbone

of our economy, but our dreamers, innovators, friends,

neighbours and family members. From farms to tech startups, mom-and-pop shops to innovative industries,

Alberta’s small business landscape and continuous growth is a testament to the resilience and determination of our people.

In both rural and urban communities, small

businesses embody the spirit of pride, passion and

General season now open for hunting in Alberta By Lori Larsen

November 1 marked the opening of general seasons hunting in most of Alberta Wildlife Management Units (WMU). According to the 2023 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations, general seasons are those where either a firearm, cross-bow or a bow and arrow may be used. With the general season now open, hunters will be scoping out the countryside for wildlife that can be legally harvested in hopes of providing some sustenance and enjoying activities in the great outdoors. For the most part hunters have access to public lands (owned by the Crown); however, most land in and around Camrose County is privately owned, posing more restrictions and regulations. Trespassing on private property remains one of the greatest concerns of many county residents. Amendments to the Petty Trespass Act in 2004, state that all recreational land users must first get permission to access any private or leased public land. According to Section 38 of the Wildlife Act no person shall hunt wildlife or discharge firearms on or over occupied lands, or enter onto such lands for the purpose of doing so without the consent of the owner or occupant. The Wildlife Act defines “occupied lands” as follows: (a) privately owned

lands under cultivation or enclosed by a fence of any kind and not exceeding one section in area on which the owner or occupant actually resides, and (b) any other privately owned land that is within 1.6 km (one mile) of the section referred to in clause (a) and that is owned or leased by the same owner or occupant. Hunters also need to be aware that private lands do not need to be posted with signs to receive protection under Section 38 of the Wildlife Act. When permission is obtained hunters are reminded to use the utmost respect by leaving all gates as they were found upon entering the land, not damaging facilities or property, not disturbing livestock, removing all garbage and items brought onto the land upon departure and establishing a respectful relationship with the landowner. For decades hunting has been an important part of Albertans’ way of life. Aiming to ensure the management of wildlife, while providing Albertans with the opportunity to still enjoy this recreational activity, the province of Alberta supports conservation and hunting through regulatory initiatives, laws and licensing. According to the 202223 Alberta Hunting report, over $19.3 million in revenue was collected from the sale of hunting licences, hunting draw applications and WiN cards with 45 per

cent of the licence revenue going directly to the Alberta Conservation Association levy in support of programming. Licence administration fees accounted for 17.3 per cent of the revenue while 36.4 per cent of licence revenue is received by the Government of Alberta, 70 per cent of which goes to general revenue and 30 per cent goes towards the delivery of wildlife management programs. Statistics provided in the 2022-23 Alberta Hunting Report, indicated that in 2022 a total of 173,250 hunters hunted in Alberta, of which 5,704 were nonresidents (approximately three per cent) and 6,898 were non-resident aliens (approximately four per cent). Of the total number of hunters 86 per cent of them were firearm hunters and 14 per cent archery hunters. Interest in hunting has been increasing every year. With an increased number of people hunting comes an increased risk of people hunting illegally putting pressure on Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services to ensure that everyone is complying with the laws and regulations and protecting the rights of landowners. For more information and links to resources on hunting regulations in Alberta visit the government of Alberta website at albertaregulations.ca/ huntingregs/.

entrepreneurship that defines Alberta. Our province is no stranger to hardship. Alberta’s small businesses

have weathered many storms. But they continuously manage to innovate, adapt, and thrive with the strength

and resilience Alberta is known for, and our government celebrates and supports them.

Small Business Week may be over for this year,

but that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to show

small businesses our unwavering support. As 2023

draws to a close, let’s remember to shop local, dine at neighbourhood restaurants, and explore the unique and innovative products and services offered by the small businesses in our communities. By doing so, we can support our friends and neighbours, and our economy.

Thank you to all our small business owners, workers,

and entrepreneurs–Alberta would not be what it is today without you!

Contact my office if you require my assistance.

A reminder that I am a commissioner of oaths and a notary public and provide the service free for constituents.

You can contact Jackie Lovely, Camrose MLA, at Constituency Office, 104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. Tel: 780-672-0000, camrose@assembly.ab.ca or at

Legislature Office, 6th Floor, 9820-107 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Big game, such as this bull moose, can be spotted throughout the County and surrounding areas.

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, November 7, 2023 – Page 7

2023 Winter Machinery & Feed Consignment Auction

Custom Silaging Hank

Darren

• Chopping • Trucking • Bagging 14’ bags! • Swathing BOOK NOW! “Any size job welcome, big or small.”

Hank 403.783.1270 • Darren 403.704.0843

Rimbey & East Central Sales Yard December 8th to December 12th, 2023 Rimbey Office: (403) 843-2747 - East Central Office: (780) 208-2508 Toll Free 1-855-783-0556

Selling equipment to all four Western provinces and the Northern USA. Listings are now being accepted for the Winter Machinery, Feed & Consignment Auction. All items must be listed by Friday, November 10th, 2023, to be included on our Sales Posters, Newspaper, Radio Advertising, Web Page and extensive mailing lists. Due to winter conditions, we will be unable to accept Miscellaneous Items. Whether you have one piece or a complete line of machinery give Allen a call at (403) 783-0556 to discuss the best option for you to realize top dollars.

is published for Controlled Distribution By CAMROSE BOOSTER LTD. Blain Fowler, Publisher Circulation 11,639 copies Providing coverage to the communities of Camrose (RRs and Boxes only), Ohaton, Edberg, Meeting Creek, Donalda, Bawlf, Kelsey, Rosalind, Daysland, Heisler, Strome, Forestburg, Galahad, Castor (farms), Killam, Sedgewick, Lougheed, Coronation/Brownfield, Alliance, Hardisty, Amisk, Hughenden, Czar, Metiskow, Cadogan, Provost (farms), Armena, Hay Lakes, New Sarepta, Round Hill, Kingman, Tofield, Ryley, Holden, Bruce, Viking, Kinsella, Irma, Wainwright (farms and lock boxes), New Norway, Ferintosh, Bashaw, Bittern Lake, Gwynne, Stettler (farms).

Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. Rimbey Office - 403-843-2747 - Toll Free - 1-855-783-0556 Hwy #16 East/Rge Rd 185 Office - 780-208-2508

Rimbey & Hwy #16 East/Rge Rd 185, Alberta - License No. 165690 Email: abolson@telusplanet.net - Website: www.allenolsonauction.com

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone 780-672-3142

Fax 780-672-2518

News email: news@camrosebooster.com Display Ads email: ads@camrosebooster.com Classified Ads email: ads@camrosebooster.com Website: camrosebooster.com

4925-48 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1L7 The most effective, most economical advertising medium in the Camrose area. The entire contents of THE CAMROSE BOOSTER and THE COUNTRY BOOSTER are protected by copyright and any unauthorized reproduction of it, in whole or in part, without consent in writing, is expressly prohibited.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Lest we forget

Poppy campaign supports local By Murray Green

Every year, on the last Friday of October (October 27) to November 11, millions of Canadians wear a poppy as a visual pledge to honour Canada’s veterans and remember those who sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today. This year marks the 102nd anniversary of the poppy. While the poppy is distributed freely to all who wish to wear one, the Legion gratefully accepts donations to the Poppy Fund. The Poppy Campaign is very much a local initiative, conducted by Legion branches in cities, towns and communities across the country including Camrose. Donations collected during the Poppy Campaign are held in Trust at the branch level to directly support veterans

and their families within their community and to help ensure Canadians never forget. This show of support and display of remembrance would not be possible without the efforts of thousands of Legionnaires and cadets who volunteer to distribute poppies to the community through schools, community organizations and local businesses. In 2017, the Poppy Campaign in which 19.8 million Poppies were distributed and more than $16 million was disbursed to support veterans and their families as well as bursaries for students. If you are looking for poppies contact the Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion until November 11 at 780-672-3325.

IMAGINATION LIBRARY

Submitted

Dan Cole, past president of the Rotary Club of Camrose, left, and current secretary Kim Boyco, recently met with representatives of Cargill to accept a generous donation of $4,000 to the Imagination Library. This donation will cover the cost of shipping monthly books to 87 children in Camrose and Camrose County for the next year, which the families receive free of charge. Rotary Camrose has been operating the Imagination Library program for this area since early 2022 and currently has over 300 children registered in the program.

Jackie Lovely MLA, Camrose

#104, 4870-51 Street Camrose, AB T4V 1S1 780-672-0000 camrose@assembly.ab.ca

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, November 7, 2023 – Page 8

Seek help for eating disorders

You could win a photograph of your farm! If this is your farm,

By Murray Green

A person dies as a direct result of their eating disorder every 62 minutes. That’s about how long it would take you to drive the full loop of the Anthony Henday in Edmonton one and a quarter times. Eating disorders affect approximately 2.7 million Canadians. Unfortunately, much of the time eating disorders go under-recognized, under-diagnosed and under-treated. Eating Disorders Awareness aims to increase knowledge surrounding eating disorders and the support available in the province and across the country. It is a time for connection and community, allowing people to come together and learn at the same time. “Eating Disorders can affect anyone. They do not discriminate based upon age, race, gender identity, sexuality, socioeconomic status or weight. This year, we are exploring these topics, discussing with experts and having genuine conversations with people,” said Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA) acting executive director Angie Mellen. “We are seeing that eating disorders are increasingly being recognized as a mental illness and not an issue of vanity. We are advocating for more education and support services for youth and families which are currently lacking in Alberta,” added Marlies van Dijk, executive director of the Silver Linings Foundation. Lifted Up is a virtual gathering for Christians to come together in prayer in support of Eating Disorders Awareness. The Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA) is a non-profit organization and a registered charity dedicated to providing meaningful support to those affected–directly and indirectly–by eating disorders. The grassroots organization was founded by Moyra McAllister, whose daughter developed an eating disorder. Moyra’s personal experience inspired a desire to support others. EDSNA provides information, guidance, a provincial voice, a community hub and most of all, support. Contact angie@edsna.ca or by phone at 780729-3376 (feel free to text or call) to receive more information on virtual presentations.

The farm appearing in this photograph is located in the Camrose trading area. If you recognize it as yours, come to the Camrose Booster, 4925-48 Street, Camrose. You will be presented with a free 8” x 10” colour enlargement of the photo.

• This week’s prize must be claimed by November 14, 2023. • The Mystery Farm winner for October 24: Allan Price of the Sedgewick area

THIS WEEK’S MYSTERY FARM IS SPONSORED BY:

Burglars strike without notice... …anytime, anywhere. Could your home, farm or business be their next target? We can provide the right insurance at the right price and give you the peace of mind to sleep right through the night.

CENTRAL AGENCIES INC. 4870-51 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-4491 Edm. Direct 780-429-0909