November 28, 2023 Camrose Booster

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Vol. LXXII, No. 1 32 Pages November 28, 2023

Christmas Lane Jeanette and Bernie Boser, like many of their Marler Drive neighbours, are in the Christmas spirit and have decorated their home and yard for the season of giving and joy.

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Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Out and About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 to 14 City of Camrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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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In recent years, many residents of Marler Drive, affectionately labelled Camrose Christmas Lane, have done a splendid job of decorating the exterior of their properties for the Christmas season. This year, thanks in part to an abundance of favourable fall weather, those living along Marler Drive (including west of 68 Street) have once again created compelling yard displays for the enjoyment of all. Many of the homes along this easy-to-access route are brightly lit up from late dusk to as late as 11 p.m. each evening, now through the end of the calendar year.

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Hospice End of Year Matching Donor fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Reflections by Bonnie Hutchinson . . . . . . 4 Just Sayin' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Bruins to hold auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Clue – the ultimate whodunnit mystery 13 City Council discusses changes to school zone hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Homespun by Laurel Nadon . . . . . . . . . . 18

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The Hospice Society of Camrose and District (Hospice), continues to be able to support the needs of Camrose and area residents through a variety of programs and services all on funds generously donated by individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the communities it serves.

“The Hospice Society receives no provincial or federal funding,” noted Society chair Nancy Howard.

Once again this year, the Hospice will be holding the “End of Year Matching Donor Campaign” the major fundraiser for the Hospice, whereby the Hospice seeks out a “matching donor” to match any donations received from the community. In essence this means that every $25 donation becomes a $50 donation, or $200 donation becomes a $400 donation and so forth.

“Our hopes are to raise $40,000,” noted Hospice Society vice chair Pam Cummer. “And we would like to put the money towards hiring a full time grief and bereavement navigator.”

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reavement Navigator’s primary purpose is to assist individuals in navigating their way through grief by providing a supportive and safe space for anyone who has experienced loss in their lives.

The Grief and Bereavement navigator also offers guidance on the many programs and services offered by the Hospice and other organizations and community partners.

“We have missed not having a Grief and Bereavement Navigator due to lack of funding,” mentioned Howard adding that the statistics speak for themselves in how much impact that position has on the community.

For the year ending 2022 the Hospice Society of Camrose and District supported 534 one-on-one grief consultations, 168 group grief consults, 600 grief walks and 52 grief bereavement workshops.

The Hospice also relies heavily on the dedication of volunteers to carry out the work of the programs offered to anyone, free of charge, in the communities the Hospice serves.

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teers donated 3,176 hours to the work of the Hospice, offering 177 presentations and 51 programs.

Some of the programs and services offered by the Hospice include: Daytime Grief Support Group (including adult and children), Men’s Cooking Circle, Weekly Grief Walks, End of Life Care, iPad Loan Program, Legacy Video Program, Lights to Remember event and spring and fall one day Grief Workshops.

“Almost everybody needs somebody at some point in their lives,” concluded Cummer.

And the Hospice, along with all the volunteers, are there to be that somebody.

If you are interested in being the 2023 “Matching Donor”, contact the Hospice office by telephone at 780-608-0636 or by email at admin@camrosehospice. com.

For more information on the services and programs offered by the Hospice visit the website at www.camrosehospice.org.

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A balance of light and dark Though I’m appreciating our amazingly mild November weather, I’m having my annual bout of disliking shorter and shorter days. Dark before 5 p.m. Sigh. *** When I was little, I was afraid of the dark.

I still remember that terrible walk from the light switch to the bed. I’d turn out the light by the door, cross the bedroom floor and jump into bed from as far away as possible so the monster hand didn’t reach out from under the bed and grab me by the ankle.

I’d dive under the covers and peer out. The half-open closet door hid nameless shapeless terrors; unknown bad things, scary things that could ooze out and do harm. *** From an early age, I have preferred the light: daytime rather than nighttime, sunny rather than cloudy.

I have wanted to hide from, be protected from, turn away from, the darkness. At first, “darkness” simply meant the absence of physical light. As I grew older, darkness also acquired symbolic meaning–dark depressing emotions, dark ominous thoughts, dark evil actions. Anything I didn’t like was dark.

And then one day, I was jarred.

A friend from the west coast was visiting me on the prairies.

We had, in my mind, perfect summer weather–sunshine every day, blue skies, bright and sunny. One morning it was grey, raining and overcast. I was disappointed.

My friend came into the kitchen and said, “Oh at last, a rainy day. I was so tired of that relentless sunshine!”

It had never occurred to me that light could be “relentless.” *** When I remember painful experiences, many were prolonged unnecessarily because I kept myself “in the dark” about things I didn’t want to see.

Some of those things were external–events and people around me.

When I was willing to look deeply, most of those things were also internal. At the root, what I did not want to see within myself kept being reflected in the outside world. Eventually I was courageous enough to let myself see it, or I was forced into seeing it because I had turned away for so long that a niggle became a crisis.

Paradox: I had to go into the darkness to see the light.

Barbara Brown Taylor made the point eloquently: “…When, despite all my best efforts, the lights have gone off in my life…I have not died. The monsters have not dragged me out of bed…

“Instead, I have learned things in the dark that I could never have learned in the light, things that have saved my life over and over…

“There is only one logical conclusion. I need darkness as much as I need light.” *** On this planet we have light and dark in equal measure. No matter where we live, at whatever latitude, over the period of a year we experience the same number of hours of light and dark. Perhaps there’s a message here. Darkness has gifts.

In the darkness, we can rest.

In the darkness, seeds begin to sprout and grow.

In the darkness, dreams are born.

In the darkness, ideas can percolate and take shape.

If we are willing to explore the darkness, we discover gifts we cannot imagine when we are blinded by the light. *** So how do we walk in the dark? Carefully, gingerly, gently at first, feeling our way. How do we learn to walk in the dark? Two favourite quotes provide a hint.

First the hard part, the courageous part (from David Whyte): “Start with the first thing close in, the step you don’t want to take.”

And then the hope (from Patrick Overton): “When we come to the edge of all the light we have known, And step into the darkness of the unknown, We must believe one of two things will happen: Something will come up to meet us Or we will be taught to fly.” *** I’d love to hear from you. If you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics, send an email to Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com.

I’ll happily reply within two business days.

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Remembrances My mother was born a few days before the start of the First World War. I was born just as Germany invaded Poland starting Second World War. I joined the RCAF and served during the “Cuban Crisis”. I was trained to attack and destroy Russian bombers. I, and my aircrew officers, fully believed we were about to enter another war. Luckily, we avoided it.

At the time, I was prepared to give my life to the cause. Also, my life in the military was fun.

The greatest threats to our lives were not war, although I lost a few friends in aircraft accidents. Our greatest threats came from alcohol abuse and car accidents.

As I grew in wisdom, I soon realized that wars were a kind of insanity, where old, mostly white men sent the children, mostly of the lower classes, to do the dirty work of fighting and dying. The benefits of war, and there are benefits, especially to weapon makers, accrue to the benefit of the wealthy class. That does not mean a country attacked cannot defend itself, but once war starts, rationality goes out the window.

War mongers argue that nature is “red in tooth and claw” and that it is human nature to war. I would argue that it might have been natural to fight for survival. Once survival needs are met, killing for greedy reasons cannot be justified in a rational society of enlightened beings.

We now have access to the wisdom of five to 10,000 years of the history and ideas of enough of these people to know the difference between rationality and insanity.

We need to be governed by enlightened men and women, not by sociopaths and psychopaths or greedy capitalists.

The insanity of war can be countered by “Rule of Law” and discussion. War is “Rule of Might,” where no one is safe.

We seem to be at substantial risk of a third world war. Russia is trying to take the wealth of Ukraine by force rather than trading for it. Israel claims it seeks revenge for the Hamas attack.

Would an enlightened being try to steal wealth of

a neighbour or negotiate terms of sharing? Would an enlightened being feel the need for revenge, or would it seek negotiation to stop the cycle built into the revenge psychology?

Harry Gaede, Camrose Thank you I just want to say a huge thank you for the coverage again this year for Operation Christmas Child. We are so grateful for your help to spread the word about the shoe boxes.

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Glenda Strauss, Camrose Auto detailing I would just like to say a huge thank you to The Camrose Booster and Integra Tire for the Premium Auto Detailing I received at the end of October. The contest was sponsored by The Camrose Booster.

Integra Tire did a wonderful job cleaning and polishing the inside and outside of my car.

Thank you both so much!

I didn’t want to put anything back into it, but, after a week, I gave up.

Lois Maunder, Camrose Wall of Fame Thank you for the article on Sherlyn McKay. On a Panama Canal cruise in 2005, I met Sherlyn at a wine party on board. We were both shocked to find out we were from Alberta, her from Bawlf and me from Killam.

We had so much in common talking about teachers I knew. When I mentioned her to my two nieces from Camrose, they knew she was on trips with them. I was saddened to read her obit (from past) in your paper.

Lois Prichard, Killam Help wanted A Camrose Booster Help Wanted ad was the beginning of my 28-year employment with Centra Cam. Now as I leave this organization, I want to do two things in this letter.

First, thanks to The Booster for continuing to provide a quality paper with meaningful content.

Your support of this community and especially the non-profit sector is phe-

nomenal. Centra Cam has benefited in numerous ways by your attentiveness. On a different note, because I read The Booster and saw some other help wanted ads, two other people in my life, are in long-term employment.

So I would encourage you that you are making a difference in many positive ways.

Second, thanks to Centra Cam. The management has been and continues to be top notch.

The individuals being served are always the first priority. I love the philosophy around disabilities that drew me in from the beginning. That is, that everyone has abilities and it is our job, as Centra Cam employees, to help the clients find ways around the barriers they may face. Seeing a person learn skills, grow in confidence and succeed in their goals is something I will always treasure. It has been my privilege to be a part of that process.

I have had opportunities for learning and growth through these years. I have had numerous roles that have led me to learn much more about the world of volunteering as I supported individuals in their volunteer jobs. I learned about computers and assistive technology. Supervisory skills developed as I was mentored and observed those around me. Even running a burger booth at Jaywalkers was part of the experience. In these recent years, I’ve been involved with the secondhand stores, concluding with assisting to bring the two stores under one roof.

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Holiday Train visits Camrose

By Murray Green

The CP Holiday Train will be rolling into Camrose on December 7.

It will be bringing a Christmas festive spirit with lights, music and holiday cheer to this community.

Each year, the Holiday Train travels through communities raising food and cash donations for the food banks.

The tour will feature live shows from The Anyway Gang. The Holiday Train is on a tight schedule and makes a brief stop at each location with the primary goal of supporting food banks.

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train features live performances by skilled musicians, and it’s all about spreading awareness and collecting funds and food donations for local food banks.

On December 6, the train arrives in Provost at 5:55 p.m. and in Hardisty at 9 p.m.

On December 7, it arrives in Camrose at 1:05 p.m. and then stops in Wetaskiwin at 3:25 p.m.

The Holiday Train arrives at 52 Avenue and 50 Street (Moose Family Centre) in Camrose. The Anyway Gang will hit the stage and perform from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m.

through the pages of The Booster

• Our Lady of Mt. Pleasant School Principal, Michael Smith, carried through on a promise to his students when he kissed a baby pig not once, but twice. Principal Smith told the school he would kiss a pig if the students raised $1,000 in a Multiple Sclerosis Reada-Thon, and twice if they raised more than $2,000. Sheila Leibel held the piglet when Principal Smith puckered up and did the honours.

• Gordon Minnes, President of the Camrose Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, presented a special medal to Florence Ringwall commemorating her fifty years of service. Also honoured at the Legion’s annual awards night were three recipients of the Frank Moisley Award for most dedicated contributor of time and effort. The members so honoured were: Olivia Balfour, Al Finley and Agnes Minnes.

• Students who excelled in their studies in 1997-98 were honoured when Camrose Composite High School held its award night. Present to receive Grade 12 Honours Awards were: Laurel Olsen, Andy Prest, Deanna Reid, Lee Satveit, Nicole Snider, Stephanie Gregorwich, Paul Ignatiuk, Janna Kozuska, Jennifer Lyseng, Karmyn Nordin, Dale Olsen, Christine Black, Robin Bragg, Heather Broen, Leah Ganes and Greg Gibeault.

• Mrs. Mildren Baldock of Camrose was the happy recipient of $1,000, which was presented to her by Jerry Streberg, President of the Kinsmen Club of Camrose.

Mrs. Baldock was one of five winners in the early bird draw of the Kinsmen Clubs of Alberta $100,000 Kin Stakes Lottery.

• The Reverend Glen K. Johnson was re-elected to serve a six-year term as President of Camrose Lutheran College.

President Johnson was given a standing vote of applause “in appreciation for his unfailing service” by the members of the Board of Regents. His new six-year term will commence on January 15, 1974.

• Camrose Toastmasters celebrated their 20th Anniversary at a banquet and dance.

The Camrose club is the second oldest in Alberta. Gordon Stromberg, member of the club for six years, reported that Premier Peter Lougheed has stated that people in public life owe a lot to Toastmaster Clubs, noting that 67% of MLAs have had Toastmasters training. Greetings to the club were also received from Reeve Sandy Hutchinson and Mayer Rudy Swanson. Art Yaeck, a member of the club for 18 years, gave a fine toast to the ladies, to which Svea Burrows replied. Tom Gregory, guest speaker, reviewed the history of the club in an interesting and entertaining manner.

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Winter Machinery Consignment Auction Dispersals for the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River, Garth Roland of Rocky Mountain House, AB and Joe Oneschuk of Two Hills, AB MISCELLANEOUS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THIS SALE Online Bidding Fees Apply – 4% up to a Maximum of $800.00 per Item Viewing is available Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For Offsite Dispersals, please note the Viewing Times.

Please contact our office at 403-843-2747 for items located in the Rimbey Sales Yard and 780-208-2508 for items located in the East Central Yard. Listings are subject to additions and deletions All items must be consigned by December 5, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., to be included in this sale.

TRACTORS

• 2001 Case IH STX 440 Quad Track Tractor • Case IH 9270 4wd Tractor • JD 8450 4wd Tractor • Steiger Cougar ST251 4wd Tractor

• NH 7090 Rd Baler • Ingersoll Rand S/A Portable Air Compressor • 2 – MacDon R85 12’ Discbine Header • Allman Bros 20KW Portable Light HARVEST EQUIPMENT Tower • 2 – JD W150 30’ Sp Swather • Terex LTP02 Portable Light Tower • Allmand Maxi Heat MH1000 Constructing Job Site Heater • Assort. of Rig Mats SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS • Cat 289D Tracked Skid Steer

• MF/Hesston 9430 30’ Swather • JD S680 Sp Combine • MF 9895 Sp Combine • NH 9070 Combine • NH TR86 Sp Combine • 2019 MacDon FD145 45’ Flex Straight • 2018 Cat 246D Skid Steer Cut Header • 5 - N/U Diggit SCL850 Mini Skid Track • MacDon FD70 40’ Flex Draper Straight Steers Cut Header • Plus a HUGE HUGE Selection of New/ Unused Skid Steer Attachments includ- • 2010 NH 94C 30’ Straight Cut Header • Kubota M135GX FWA Tractor ing: Side Discharge Hyd. Feed Bucket, • J&M 1326 Grain Cart • Kubota M120 FWA Tractor Rough Cut & Sickle Mowers, Rototillers, • Darmani 5000 Bu 18’ Hopper Bottom • Kubota L4240 FWA Tractor Grain Bin Trenchers, Roller Tampers, Broom • Agco 8000 30’ Rigid Straight Cut Sweepers, Brooms, Concrete Mixers, Header Plate Compactors, Harrows, Land Preparation Rakes, Hyd. Hammers & • Westfield 7”x51’ Auger Breakers, Post Pounders, Skid Steer to • Buhler Farmking 8”x46’ Grain Auger 3-pth Adaptors, Augers w/ Bits, Tree • Westfield 8”x36’ Auger Pullers, Dozer Blades, Snow Pushers, • Richiger EA180 Grain Bag Extractor Grader Attachments, Smooth, Smooth OTHER EQUIPMENT Grapple, Rock & Rock Grapple Buckets, • NH 8670 FWA Tractor Pallet Forks - Hyd. Positioning & Fork/ • Zamboni 520 Ice Resurfacer • Flexicoil 67XL 100’ PT Sprayer • NH T1510 FWD Compact Utility Tractor Spear Combos & MUCH MUCH MORE • 2013 JD MX10 10’ PT Rotary Cutter LIVESTOCK HANDLING • N/U TMG 50” Offset Ditch Bank Flail • Cattelac 350 Truck Mtd. Feed Wagon Mower on a Chev 4x4 S/A Truck • Frontier GM2060R 60” 3 pth Mower • Supreme 900 Silage Feed Wagon • N/U TMG 48” 3 pth Mower • Haybuster 256 Plus II Bale Shredder • HLA 2000 90” Hyd. Snow Blade • NH 354 Hammer Mixer Mill • Allied 7’ 3 pth Blade • N/U TMG 12’x20’ Livestock Sheds • N/U TMG 72” 3 pth Snowblower • 8’x16’ & 8’x20’ Calf Sheds • Island Steel & Forage 84” 3 pth • N/U EJD Hyd. Cattle Squeeze Snowblower • LARGE Assortment of Single & Double • JD 7420 FWA Tractor • 79” Smooth Bucket w/ Alo Hookups Round Bale Feeders, Feed Troughs, • JD 6430 FWA Tractor 9-1/2’ Livestock Panels, 24’ Stand Up • N/U TMG 3 pth Post Hole Auger • 2018 JD 3032 FWA Tractor w/ only Panels (some with Gates), 24’ Wind • 7 – N/U 3 pth Weight Boxes 763 hrs.

Board Panels plus Gates & Panels • JD 5310 2wd Tractor • Degelman R570S Rock Picker • JD 4640 2wd Tractor • N/U TMG 70” & 55” 3 pth Rototillers HAY AND STRAW • JD 4430 2wd Tractor • Wood 7’ 3 pth Rototiller • 271 – 2023 Hay Bales (Net Wrapped) • JD 4230 2wd Tractor • JD 50” 3 pth Rototiller • 100 – 2023 Silage Bales • JD 2510 2wd Gas Tractor w/ only 782 • N/U 44” Steel Dumping Dumpster • 100 – 2022 Hay Bales original hrs.

• 40 – 2023 Rd Oat Straw Bales (Net • N/U Paladin 32” Portable Saw Mill • Case 2090 2wd Tractor Wrapped) • N/U TMG 30” Portable Saw Mill • Case Agri King 970 2wd Tractor • 41 – 2023 Sq Wheat Straw Bales • N/U TMG 6” & 4” Wood Chipper • Case 832 2wd Tractor • More listings coming daily COMMERCIAL TRUCKS • IHC 3588 2+2 Tractor TILLAGE & HAYING EQUIPMENT • MF 245 2wd Utility Tractor • Flexi Coil 60’ Air Drill w/ P1060 3 Comp • AC 170 2wd Gas Tractor Dual Fan Tank, P2060 Tool • 1949 Cockshutt 30 2wd Tractor • Ezee-On 16’ Double Offset Disc • 1949 MH 44 2wd Tractor • JD 1600 40’ DT Cult CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT • Riteway Jumbo 8000 77’ Heavy Harrows • 2013 Kenworth T800 T/A Gravel Truck • Flexi Coil 85 70’ Heavy Harrows w/ Salt Dogg Spreader, Snowblade, 15’ • NH3 Ammonia Fertilizer Nurse Tank Box w/ 14 Yard Spreader Cart Wagon • 1993 Kenworth T800B T/A Gravel Truck • Trinity Fertilizer Nurse Tank NH Ammonia Cart • 2017 JD 772GP Grader • JD 560M Rd Baler • Champion 740 Grader • JD 569 Silage Special Rd Baler • Champion 730A Grader • 2 – JD 535 Rd Balers • Case 580C Backhoe • JD 410B Backhoe • Case David DH4 4x4 Ditch Witch • Hyster 50 Propane Forklift • N/U TMG 40” Excavator Brush Flail • 2000 Kenworth T/A Water Truck Mower • 1999 Kenworth T800 T/A Hiway Truck • Kohler Power System 30 Portable • 1988 Volvo White T/A Hi-Way Truck Generator • Ford F700 Fire Truck • NH 560 Roll Belt Rd Baler • Baldor Generator on Trailer

ONLINE TIMED AUCTION – Various Locations MAIN LOCATION: 4320-50 Avenue, Rimbey, AB Also Accepting Items at our East Central Location: Hwy #16 & Rge Rd 185 Sale Starts on December 8, 2023 Machinery, Real Estate, Vehicles & Cattle Handling begin ending on December 12, 2023 Dispersals begin ending on December 11, 2023 FIVE RINGS SELLING mobile • 2009 Skidoo MXZ 600 E-Tec Snowmobile • 2000 Polaris 550 Trail Touring Snowmobile

LAWN & GARDEN • N/U TMG 60” ATV Tow Behind Finishing • 2011 Chev 3500HD 4x4 Dually Reg Mower Cab 11’ Flat Deck Truck • Kubota ZG23 54” Zero Turn Riding • 2008 Ford F450 4x4 Crew Cab Flat Lawn Mower Deck Truck • JD Z910A 54” Zero Turn Riding Lawn • 2005 Ford F550 2wd 9.5’ Flat Deck Mower Truck • JD Z910A 48” Zero Turn Riding Lawn • 2003 Ford F450 4x4 Ext Cab Flat Deck Mower • 2007 GMC 3500 4x4 Service Truck • Honda HS80 24” Snowblower • 2005 Tenco 12’ Box Spreader • Snowex V Maxx 8500 Pickup Truck Box • Plus Much Much More SEACANS Sander • 9 – 40’ 5 Door Single Trip Seacans • Micro 30 Fassi Picker • 3 – 40’ 3 Door Single Trip Seacans TRAILERS • 10 – 40’ Single Door 9’6” Seacans • 2013 Freflyt 53’ Tri-Axle Log Trailer • 45’ Single Door 9’6” Seacan • 1995 Lodeking Super B Grain Trailer • 88” & 80” Single Door Seacans • Lodeking Super B Grain Trailers • N/U Diggit 140”x85”x95” Metal • 2004 Wabash 53” Tri-Axle Hi-Boy Containers Trailer • Wilson 48’ Hi-Boy Trailer • Algoma 45’ T/A Hi-Boy Trailer • Trail Mobile 45’ T/A Hi-Boy Trailer • 2003 Doepker Tridem Double Drop Deck Low Box Trailer • 1988 Trailmobile 53’ T/A Dry Van Trailer • 2004 Lornes 43’ Oilfield Float • Cross Country T/A Gravel Pup • 2020 Royal 18’ T/A BP Enclosed Trailer • N/U Rainbow 26’ T/A Flat Deck Trailer PASSENGER VEHICLES, RECREATION & LAWN • 2017 Ford F150 XLT Ext Cab 4x4 Truck • 2013 Ford F150 4x4 Crew Cab Truck • 2010 Ford F150 4x4 Crew Cab Short Box Truck • 2007 Ford F350 King Ranch 4x4 Truck • 2005 Ford F350 Super Duty Long Box Truck • 2003 Ford F150 4x4 Crew Cab Truck • 2014 Dodge Ram 2500HD 4x4 Crew Cab Long Box Truck • 2014 Dodge Ram 2500HD 4x4 Crew Cab Short Box Truck • 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Reg Cab Long Box Truck • 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4x4 Quad Cab Short Box Truck • 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 Ext Cab Truck • 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Quad Cab Long Box Truck • 1978 Dodge W20 4wd Truck w/ Hyd Angle Blade • 2015 Chev 3500 LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab Short Box • 2014 Chev 1500 Silverado 4x4 Crew Cab Short Box Truck • 2008 Chev 2500HD 4x4 Ext Cab Short Box Truck • 2008 Chev 1500 4x4 Crew Cab Short Box Truck • 2002 Chev 1500 Z71 4x4 Ext Cab Short Box Truck • 2015 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan • 2009 Chev Suburban 4x4 SUV • 2007 Thomas School Bus • 2 - N/U TMG 4 Post Auto • N/U TMG Mid Rise Portable Auto Scissor 6000 Lbs Hoist RECREATIONAL • Sea Ray 19 1/2’ Boat • Polar Kraft 14’ Aluminum Boat • 1998 Yamaha Big Bear 4x4 Quad • Honda Foreman 400 4x4 Quad • 2013 Arctic Cat M800 Snowmobile • 2011 Arctic Cat 600 V Force Snow-

BUILDINGS • 12’x20’ Cabin w/ 4’ Covered Porch • 12’x25’ Timber Structure Outdoor Kitchen Gazebo • N/U TMG 20’x30’, 30’x50’, 30’x60’ Storage Shelters • N/U TMG 25’x33’ Double Garage Barn Shed • N/U Diggit/TMG 20’x20’, 20’x30’ Car Ports • N/U TMG 10’x20’, 13’x20’ Garage Shed • N/U TMG 8’x10’, 8’x20’, 10’x30’, 12’x60’ Green Houses • N/U TMG 6’x8’, 8’x9’, 8’x10’ Sheds • N/U Diggit Portable Toilets • N/U Kennels, Chicken Pens & Nesting Boxes LUMBER & BUILDING SUPPLIES • 2 each of N/U Bulldog Industires 16’, 20’ & 24’ Entrance Gates w/ Stone Pillars & Solar Openers • Large Assort N/U of Bi-Parting Ornamental Gates (Various Designs) • N/U 7’x10’ Fence Panels • Large Assortment of Planed & Rough Cut Lumber, Windboards, Mouldings, Posts, 2 3/8 & 2 7/8” Pipe, Firewood, Pilings & Anchors, Sewage Tanks Plus Much Much More ONLINE REAL ESTATE AUCTION IN TWO HILLS, ALBERTA Selling an Approx. 800 Sq Ft House in the Town of Two Hills, Alberta, located at 5008-51 Street (Legal S 1/2 of 3-118309ET). Lot size is approx. 50’x210’, being an older one-bedroom house with new shingles last year. Sells with a Single Garage that is approx. 24’x26’ plus a Car Port. The garage is wired and insulated with an electric overhead door. Zoned: Residential. 2023 Taxes: $1,143.00.

Viewing by appointment –- Contact Joe at 780-208-0347 or Terry at 780-6321774. Real Estate Transactions are being handled by Morrison Realty – Kim Hughes 403-704-3141 and Allen Olson 403-783-0556.

Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before January 12, 2024.

If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by January 12, 2024, the Deposit will be forfeited as liquidation damages. Additional Terms & Conditions are listed on the website.

All measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser.

MD of Slave River Information: The Office Trailer will NOT be on location. Anything not picked up by December 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. will be forfeited with ownership of the item returning to the MD of Lesser Slave River. In this event, funds will not be returned to the Purchaser.

Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd.

Rimbey, AB | License No. 165690 | 403-843-2747 Sale Site | 855-783-0556 Toll Free Email:­ abolson@telusplanet.net | Homepage:­ allenolsonauction.com

Machinery Terms and Conditions: Credit Cards, Electronic Transfers and Cheques. GST will apply on some items.

All items must be paid for on sale day.

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S P EC I A L O C CA S I O N S

Happy Birthday Jeff !

Can anyone be a Philanthropist?

May your 50th ABSOLUTELY! be filled with

Ruby Hutchinson with Bobby Way, BRCF Executive Director

Philanthropy is a marvelous quality that we all have within us. It’s a generosity of spirit, a desire to help, and a firm belief that you can make a real difference in your community regardless of how much or how little you have to give.

Dave and Ruby Hutchinson were both born and raised in the Camrose area and have lived and worked here forever.

When asked why she and her late husband chose to give back to their community through the Foundation, Mrs. Hutchinson replied, “Our accountant once told us ‘Charity begins at home’ and for us, the Battle River Community Foundation IS home.”

She went on to say, “Our daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Jim Andreassen are supporters of the Foundation and Jim encouraged us to set up a fund, which we chose to do.

“We appreciate the fact that the earnings from our fund stay in our community and will continue to help where needed.

fun, mischief and plenty of shenanigans!

RECOGNIZE A SPECIAL OCCASION WITH AN AD ON THIS PAGE!

Custom Farmin h c s t e o g Mitchel Kroetsch Kr

“I know many of the Board Members and feel that they are doing a great job for us as contributors.”

The Battle River Community Foundation can help you fulfill your philanthropic dream – big or small – right here at home. We can help you make your dream a reality. Philanthropy resides in everyone, and together we can make it flourish right here in our own backyard.

Contributions received before year end will receive a charitable donation receipt that can be applied against your 2023 income taxes.

Contact one of our Board Members or Ambassadors or call the office today, and let’s get started!

BOARD MEMBERS Sharleen Chevraux Stephen Kambeitz Neil Lunty Dana Andreassen 385-0974 679-0444 781-8170 679-0449 Rob Hauser Leon Lohner Ben Paulson Carol Rollheiser Imogene Walsh 679-6542 672-5760 781-4568 678-7712 679-6358

Kevin Gurr 672-7701 Wes Campbell 608-8477 Blain Fowler 672-3142

Jim Hampshire 384-2237

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AMBASSADORS Brandon Kroeger Corey Kudrowich 672-2515 679-5085

Judy Larson 385-3568

David Ofrim

By Reesor Darryl Schultz 679-7490 672-5709 672-7957 Foundation Office, 4906-46 Street, Camrose • 679-0449

James Mayer 679-7770 Garrett Zetsen 672-1195

All contributions are greatly appreciated and will make a significant difference in YOUR community!

Although this is not primarily intended as a fundraising solicitation for the Battle River Community Foundation, it is intended to encourage year end philanthropic giving throughout our area. However, because it comes from the Foundation, the Alberta Charitable Fundraising Act requires us to notify you that the Battle River Community Foundation is expecting to raise approximately $50,000 in donations to existing and new endowment Funds in year end donations. Income from these Funds will provide annual grants to support charitable projects and programs that serve residents of our region. Estimated cost of this advertisement is $1072.58 For further information, contact Bobbi Way at (780) 672 0449 or visit our off ice at 4906 46 Street, Camrose, Alberta.

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Camrose & District Family and Community Support Services seeks volunteers

By Lori Larsen

Camrose & District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is holding a Volunteer Expo on December 5 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Norse-

men Inn. C&D FCSS welcomes anyone interested in giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of others to join them on December 5 to learn more.

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BATTLE RIVER GAS CO-OP LTD. ANNUAL MEETING at the

BATTLE RIVER GAS OFFICE FERINTOSH, AB Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.

PROPOSED AGENDA

Call to Order: 1:30 p.m.

Introduction of Guest: Brian King - Brian King Professional Corporation Introduction of Staff and Board of Directors Adoption of Agenda Minutes of the December 15, 2022 Annual Meeting Business Arising out of the Minutes Chairman’s Report

Convention Report Auditor’s Report, Brian King Nomination and Election of Directors Appointment of Auditor Contract Prices New Business Presentations Adjournment Coffee and Draw for Door Prizes

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

The Battle River Gas Co-op Ltd. Board of Directors nominating committee will present the following names, for nomination in the following areas, for the designated terms: Area # 1: Wade Mowat

- 3 yr. Term (renewal)

Area # 3: OPEN - 3 yr. Term (Open for new nominations) (North & East of New Norway area)

Spread a little

Henry

For Example:

Love

wool socks

You can make a wish come true for a senior in our community. Simply pick an ornament at any Wild Rose Co-op food store, gas bar, home centre, or Killam Bulk starting November 13th until December 8th.

On the ornament (while they last) will be a Christmas wish from a senior.

You will buy the gift and bring it back in a gift bag (no wrapping paper) to Co-op for delivery. Gifts will be $20 or less.

For more information, go to www.wildrosecoop.crs

Spread a Little Love this Season Wild Rose

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• Swathing

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Give the gift of

MUSIC LESSONS for Christmas!

ARCT Piano • ARCT Voice

Call Mary 780-915-5883 BEd Music Specialist BSC SLP 30+ years’ experience

Fire and Muscular Dystrophy celebrate long standing partnership

By Lori Larsen

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Members of the Camrose Fire Department (CFD), on behalf of the CFD Association presented a donation of $4,102.95 to Muscular Dystrophy Canada during the November 21 regular fire practice. Accepting the cheque on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy Canada was Community Fundraising officer Fraser Hall, fourth from left. Pictured left to right are CFD firefighters Aaron Taves, Allison McPherson, Lieutenant Gary Smith, Aldon Campbell, Lieutenant Sean Johnston and Scott Smith. The donation was part of the funds raised during the “Fill the Boot” campaign.

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Next year will mark the 70th anniversary of an incredible partnership between fire departments throughout Canada and Muscular Dystrophy Canada, Fill the Boot campaign.

The partnership began in 1954 with MDC, Dr. David Green wanting to raise money to help fund research for his son and other families affected by neuromuscular disorders.

Green contacted Toronto Firefighters, asking if they would be interested in assisting with some fundraising initiatives and the “boots” hit the ground running.

To date, more than 600 fire departments across Canada have raised over $3 million dollars annually, with nearly $100 million total in support of the Canadian neuromuscular community.

According to Muscular Dystrophy Community Fundraiser officer (representing Edmonton and area) Fraser Hall, Camrose Fire Department began its partnership with Muscular Dystrophy Canada in 1971, and to his latest account has donated over $50,000 thanks to the generosity of Camrose and area community members during “Fill the Boot” events.

Hall said the funds are used to purchase equipment such as hospital beds, leg braces, walkers, respirators and other life-changing equipment for people of all ages. As well, the funds support vital research and awareness programs.

For more information on Muscular Dystrophy Canada visit the website at muscle.ca/.

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Hospice hosts Lights to Remember

By Lori Larsen

The Hospice Society of Camrose and District will once again be hosting the “Lights To Remember” event as a way for anyone to come out and honour those who have passed away.

The evening of gathering to remember will take place on December 11, from 6:30 until 8 p.m. at the Hospice Society of Camrose and District office, located on the second floor of the Mirror Lake Centre (5415-49 Avenue).

Join others in celebrating the lives of loved ones by writing their name on a special tree ornament (provided by the Hospice Society) then placing it on the tree of memories that will be placed in the Gazebo just outside the Hospice office, facing Mirror Lake.

For anyone unable to attend the December 11 “Lights to Remember” (open to public) ceremony, the tree ornaments will be available at the Hospice office any time after December 11 to hang on the tree.

The Hospice Society of Camrose and District will also be hosting some smaller “Lights to Remember” events at Brookside (December 5 from 5 until 7 p.m.), Rosealta Lodge (December 8 at 2 p.m.) and Bashaw Meadows (December 6 at 2 p.m.) residential facilities, specifically for the residents and family members wishing to attend. The events at these sites are all run by volunteers in partnership with staff at the individual sites.

As you gather on December 11 for this wonderful opportunity to light a path of memory to loved ones who have passed on, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and snack along with the beautiful choral entertainment of the Edberg (surrounding area) Mennonite Choir.

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

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FULL GOSPEL BUSINESSMEN’S FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL CAMROSE CHAPTER

CHRISTMAS BANQUET

NIGHT

Come and hear the

Leighton Hickman Family

as they celebrate with us, in song and word, the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ and how that changes EVERYTHING for those who believe.

FRIDAY, DEC. 8, 7 P.M. Norsemen Inn, Camrose $ 35/person EVERYONE WELCOME! For more info and meal reservations, call Brian 780-889-2143

DEC 10 ◆ 7 - 9 PM 30 plus? Meet a friend or form a relationship.

Join us for a fun, lighthearted social event.

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IS OPENS TH! K E WE

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Nothing says Christmas like a Churchmice Murder Mystery.

Book your family, friend or business party around our seasonal dinner theatre! Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner along with flavourful, local theatre!

The Canadian premiere of the newest murder-mystery comedy written by Don Zolidis Produced by special arrangement with Don Zolidis

Thursday to Saturday, November 30, December 1, 2 Thursday to Saturday, December 7, 8, 9 Dinner 6:00 pm; Show 7:30 pm | Dinner and Show $69 • Balcony Seats $30

ROYAL FUNDS Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Royal Purple member Marge Lynch, left, presented Neighbor Aid Center program director Jo-Anne Tweed with $500 to go to the Food Bank on November 23.

Sunday Matinee, December 3, 10 Show 2:00 pm • All seats $30 At the historical…

5041-50 Street, Camrose | www.baileytheatre.com

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Bruins to hold auction

Production of

By Murray Green

It was a back and forth game between the Camrose Bruins and Wetaskiwin t of Longhorns on November 18, Give the geifnt this not in end-to-end action, entertainm as!

Christm but rather in terms of dominating a period. The opening period belonged to Wetaskiwin as they built up a 4-0 lead.

In the middle frame, it was all Camrose as they scored twice on power play Music by Lyrics by Book by markers from Jarod Hovde and Holden Daley to cut the lead in half.

Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker However, it was and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements. Originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions Disney’s The Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Wetaskiwin’s turn in the All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com third as they netted three EVENING PERFORMANCES goals to just one for CamThursday to Saturday Thursday to Saturday rose. Brett Njaa scored February 8 to 10, 2024, 7 pm February 15 to 17, 2024, 7 pm the lone goal for the BruMATINEE PERFORMANCES ins as the score ended 7-3.

Saturday and Sunday, Saturday and Sunday, Goalie Connor Dobberthien February 10 and 11, 2024, 1 pm February 17 and 18, 2024, 1 pm stopped 31 out of 38 shots TICKETS: Adults $42 I Students/Seniors $38 I Child (Age 13 + under) $20 fired at him. Camrose recorded 39 shots on goal.

4501-50 Street, Camrose • Phone 780.608.2922 www.camroselive.ca • Performances at Cargill Theatre Hovde was named the second star of the game with a goal and two assists.

Forward Lane Lightning is tied for third drive night. Bring a box (or two or three) in the scoring race in points with 12 in six of macaroni and cheese to make noise durgames. Next home game is on Friday, De- ing the game when the Bruins score. After cember 8 versus Bonnyville. the game, all the dinners will be donated Bear tracks to the food bank. Other items may also be The Bruins are holding their first on- brought for donation to the Food Bank. line Facebook auction. “You can bid on “We know of all the issues overseas items until December 8, but items can with the wars going on. The Bruins will be pulled at anytime up to the date. Go be going out and finding 30 businesses, to the Bruins Facebook page and click on the auction pictures and bid on the or anyone who wants to, and asking for a www.facebook.com/camrosebruins site,” $100 donation. With this money, we have made 30 clothes hampers and they will be explained Boris Rybalka of the Bruins.

When the Bruins donated to refuplay Bonnyville on gees who have arDecember 8, it is rived in Camrose Christmas jersey from Ukraine and night. “We ask fans to other areas of the bring a pair of mitts. world. If you are These mitts will be donated to Camrose interested in doschools where chil- nating to one of the hampers dren desperately need clothes email camrosebruthem.”

It is also noise ins@gmail.com or maker and Food Bank call 780-608-6858.”

Alan Menken

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Kodiaks douse Drumheller in shootout

By Murray Green

Camrose Kodiaks snapped a five straight losing steak in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) with a 3-2 victory

over the Drumheller Dragons in a shootout on November 16.

Camrose came out fired up with Ethan Short (7) and Rhett Miller (3)

scoring in the first period.

Drumheller scored once in the first and again in the third to force overtime. After no scoring in the overtime Myles Gauld netted the winner in the shootout.

Goalie Charlie Zolin stopped 28 of 30 shots he faced. Camrose recorded 22 shots on goal.

The Kodiaks lost 5-2 in Bonnyville on November 18. The Pontiacs scored the first three goals of the game to set the pace.

In the third, the Kodiaks got on the scoreboard when Blake Green found the net for his first of the season.

The Pontiacs drove one home before Levi Carter (6) replied for the Kodiaks.

Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater

Goalie Zolin turned away 27 of 31 shots directed his way. Camrose recorded 35 shots on goal.

Camrose dropped a tough 2-1 contest to Grande Prairie on November 19.

After a Storm tally, defenceman Lucas Lemieux (5) tied the game until the second period when Grande Prairie went up for good with a goal.

Goalie Elliot Pratt stopped 15 of 17 shots directed his way, while Camrose recorded 31 shots on goal.

The Kodiaks are at home against Olds on December 1, Sherwood Park on December 5, Brooks on December 9 (6 p.m.), Spruce

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Grove on December 17 (2 p.m.) and Drayton Valley on December 19 to round out home games this year.

Game times are usually 7 p.m.

Bear facts Camrose, get ready to toss your bears! The annual Teddy Bear Toss (and toques, mittens, soft toys) will be held on December 1 at 7 p.m. against Olds.

The bears are tossed to the ice after the Kodiaks score their first goal of the game. If you have item that shouldn’t be tossed onto the ice, bins will be in place around the arena to leave your donations.

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By Murray Green

The École Camrose Composite High School drama department will be presenting the play Clue: High School Edition at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2 at 7 p.m. both days and a special matinee on December 2 at 2 p.m.

The play is based on the 1985 Paramount movie, which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farcemeets-murder mystery.

“I grew up playing Clue with my father, so this is a special thing for me, then watching the movie, now I get to act in it. It ties me to my childhood,” said Kaydince Drever-Swann, Grade 10 student.

“Ironically, when I played Clue when I was little, I always played Mrs. Peacock which is funny because I’m playing the character and that makes me happy to bring the nostalgia out,” said Sophia D’Eschambeault, Grade 12 student.

“I liked playing the game a lot when I was younger, with my cousins.

I never knew there was a movie or a play about it.

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All three students agreed they were already typecast into their characters and it was no surprise as to who they were playing.

Mr. Green is a timid, yet officious, rule follower.

He’s a bit of a klutz and awfully anxious.

“Mr. Green is nervous and anxious, wrings his hands a lot and jumpy. I’m a very jumpy person and I get nervous a lot, the character is fitting,” said Kaydince, about the Mr. Green character.

Mrs. Peacock is a church-going wife of a senator. A bit batty, neurotic and quick to hysteria.

“I’ve been known to be hysterical, a little over the top and all over the place, so my role is fitting,” said Sophia, about her Mrs. Peacock character.

Professor Plum is an academic Casanova who woos women with his big… brain.

“I talk to a lot of girls, let’s just leave it at that,” laughed Emmanuel, about his Mr. Plum character.

“This is my last production because I will be leaving the school this year.

Last year, we had Newsies and I was hoping I could get one more production in before I graduated. I am thrilled that I was able to do this. As much as theatre is hard work, it is worth it when you are on stage and you become someone new,” said Sophia.

“I enjoy being on stage and was in competitive dance for a while as well as musical theatre. This is just a way to continue it,” said Kaydince.

“My sister really influenced me with theatre and encouraged me to try something new. Theatre is really fun to do,” added

Emmanuel.

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Led by Wadsworth–the butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up.

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“Presenting a play like this gets the entire school coming together.

The people in the band play amazingly. In the end, it is super incredible to see it happen. The costume makers do it in an art form,” said Sophia.

“A live band really adds to the element. We have music at rehearsal, but there is nothing like a live band,” shared Kaydince.

“It brings up the energy on stage,” added Emmanuel.

Some of the cast will have doubles and they will be playing on alternating shows. The cast will also

have a school show for fellow students to watch.

“The very first show I did at the high school was in the Commons Area, so it was a very different atmosphere. It is so much more playing in the big theatre,” said Emmanuel.

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“If you are interested in theatre, you should try it. Getting on stage helps you gain confidence and it is fun,” advised Sophia, on encouraging other students to take drama classes.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Mrs. Peacock (Sophia D’Eschambeault), Professor Plum (Emmanuel Pastolero) and Mr. Green (Kaydince Drever-Swann) search the library for clues on who murdered who in the École Camrose Composite High School’s version of Clue.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Bylaw 3289-23 Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Section 606 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta and amendments thereto, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Council of the City of Camrose gave first reading to Bylaw 3289-23 on November 20, 2023.

The purpose of Bylaw 3289-23 is to update the City of Camrose Off-Site Levy Bylaw. The purpose of Off-Site Levies is to equitably split the costs associated with the construction and installation of new or expanded facilities for the storage, transmission, treatment or supply of potable water; the treatment, movement or disposal of sanitary sewage; storm drainage facilities; transportation networks; and land required in connection with any of the foregoing facilities, between the City, and developers. The City of Camrose completes an annual review of the Off-Site Levy Bylaw.

A Public Hearing is scheduled to be held as follows: Date: December 18, 2023 Time: 5:00 p.m.

Place: Camrose City Hall, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB Any person(s) who have an interest regarding the passing of Bylaw 3289-23 are encouraged to attend the Public Hearing in person to state their support or objections. Any written submissions to be considered by City Council are required to be submitted no later than December 11, at 4:00 p.m. by mail to: Malcolm Boyd, City Manager, City of Camrose, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8 or by email to: mboyd@camrose.ca Notice is hereby given that Council may thereafter without further notice proceed with final approval of Bylaw 3289-23 at the regular Council Meeting on December 18, 2023. For additional information, contact the City representative, Aaron Leckie, Manager of Planning and Development: 780672-4428 or via email to: aleckie@camrose.ca.

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The City of Camrose Development Authority has received a Development Permit application for a multi-unit development to be considered that requires a variance for increase in lot coverage, located within the R2 – Mixed Use Residential District at:

Proposed Bylaw 3291-23 Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Section 606 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta and amendments thereto, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Council of the City of Camrose gave first reading to Bylaw 3291-23 on November 20, 2023.

The purpose of Bylaw 3291-23 is to make minor regulatory updates to the Land Use Bylaw. The proposed changes are mostly administrative. None of the proposed changes will have a noticeable effect on development in Camrose.

A Public Hearing is scheduled to be held as follows: Date: December 18, 2023 Time: 5:00 p.m.

Place: Camrose City Hall, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB Any person(s) who have an interest regarding the passing of Bylaw 3291-23 are encouraged to attend the Public Hearing in person to state their support or objections. Any written submissions to be considered by City Council are required to be submitted no later than December 11, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. by mail to: Malcolm Boyd, City Manager, City of Camrose, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB, T4V 0S8 or by email to: mboyd@camrose.ca Notice is hereby given that Council may thereafter without further notice proceed with final approval of Bylaw 3291-23 at the regular Council Meeting on December 18, 2023. For additional information, contact Aaron Leckie, Manager of Planning and Development Services, phone 780.672.4428 or email to aleckie@camrose.ca.

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City Council discusses changes to school zone hours

By Lori Larsen

During the November 20 City of Camrose Committee of the Whole meeting, City Administration presented a draft amendment to the Traffic Bylaw to include alternate school zone hours.

In a report to council, City of Camrose engineering manager Jeremy Enarson stated that under Section 5 of the provincial Use of Highway and Rules of the Road regulation, enabled under the Traffic Safety Act, a municipality may enact a bylaw that establishes alternate school zone hours, separate from those normally outlined by the Province.

The matter came to the attention of City Administration that at various schools, within Camrose, bell schedules changed recently resulting in school start and end times falling outside of the Provincial standard of school zone hours consisting of the periods between 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., which Camrose currently follows.

“These hours do not appear to be working for Camrose any more,” said Enarson. “Especially the start at 8 a.m. and the start at 3 p.m. time periods.”

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster School zones around Camrose, upon Council approval, will be seeing a change of hours to better reflect the various school bell schedules.

As a result of a recent review of the bell schedules for various schools within Camrose, City Administration recommended that council consider enacting Camrose specific school zone hours that vary from Provincial standards.

“We believe that 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. across all school hours would be the appropriate way to go.”

Mayor PJ Stasko spoke in favour of the change.

“This makes a lot of sense having it uniform across Camrose.”

Councillor DJ Ilg indicated that he had quite a few citizens reach out to him concerning this matter.

“It does make sense. As a father of young children in school it is important that those children and also the families dropping off and picking up feel safe for the times that we are operational.”

Ilg clarified that the amendment to the school zone hours would be 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. inclusive.

Councillor Don Rosalind inquired about administration’s communication plan with the school divisions regarding the proposed changes.

Enarson said that administration will be in discussion with both the Battle River School Division (BRSD) and Elk Island School Division, and through the division offices to the schools within Camrose as the City moves forward with the changes. “Especially the timing of when it is going to be implemented, so the schools can share the information with the parents (of school children) and with the students as well.

We want to make sure we are doing this at a time that makes sense.”

Enarson added that the timing will also take into consideration the installation of new signage.

The report was accepted for information and upon recommendation of Council, the matter will return to Council for approval during the December 4 Regular Council meeting.

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Camrose Public Library executive director Alyssa Martin is ready to relax and watch 2023 movies donated by Mardell Olson, president of the Nordlys Film Festival. The film festival will be on February 16 to 18, 2024, at the Bailey Theatre. The library has a collection of Nordly-shown films from the last 12 years.

Off-site levies discussed at council

By Lori Larsen

During the October 30 City of Camrose Committee of the Whole meeting, City Planning and Development manager Aaron Leckie presented a report to council on the Off-Site Levy (OSL) project, focused on amending and updating the transportation levy.

In the report administration recommended the removal of seven transportation projects. The justification for removing the projects is based on revised population growth projections. The projects included twinning of roadways, intersection upgrades and new traffic signals.

Administration also recommended that four transportation projects be added to the model. The justification for adding these projects are a combination of population growth and expected development of new communities. The projects included upgrades to 48th Avenue west of 73rd Street, 53rd Street north of 55th Avenue, and 50th Street south of Camrose Drive.

“An off-site levy is a method to pay for new infrastructure required as a result of new development,” explained Leckie further explaining that new development has

an impact on infrastructure outside the actual development area and that the calculation of off-site levies is determined by taking the overall cost and dividing it by the area impacted.

“This reduces the risk to taxpayers and developers and makes it fair and equitable.”

After lengthy discussion, Council moved that administration bring it back to a regular council meeting for approval.

Leckie also noted in his report that the OSL contains two bylaws, one exclusive to development areas within the City of Camrose and one that is jointly managed by the City of Camrose and Camrose County in the Coordinated Service Areas (CSAs) of the Intermunicipal Development Plan.

“The CSAs contain lands in the City of Camrose and Camrose County.”

Leckie presented the report to Camrose County Council during the regular meeting on November 14.

During the November 20 City of Camrose regular council meeting, council approved first reading of Off-Site Levy Bylaw 3289-23 and Joint Off-Site Levy Bylaw 3290-23.

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Among the many stresses that are facing Albertans these days, a slower population growth rate along with increasing life expectancy equates to seniors constituting a larger share of Alberta’s population in the future and the concern that aging Albertans may be facing challenges.

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) has identified aging well in community as one of the key social issues facing Albertans.

The Alberta government defines aging in community as having the health and social supports and services needed to live safely and independently in your home or community for as long as you wish and are able.

“Alignment of health, housing, and communitybased services can create safe and supportive environments for Albertans to age well in the community,” said Camrose & District FCSS executive director Lyndel Kasa.

According to a 2022 Government of Alberta report, it is estimated that 22 per cent of people in long term care could be avoided with the right communitybased supports in place.

Approaches to integrate healthcare and community-based supports are essential to enable Albertans to age in their homes and communities and lower their risk of seeking hospitalization and/or long-term care.

Camrose & District FCSS in partnership with Flagstaff Family and Community Services recently received a grant of $800,000 from the Government of Canada’s Age Well at Home Initiative to deliver volunteer-based practical support services to help low-income and otherwise vulnerable seniors age at home.

“We named our project Senior’s CHOICES as a way to describe our purpose–our volunteers provide COMPASSIONATE care in seniors’ HOMES that provide them with OPPORTUNITIES to maintain their INDEPENDENCE while CONNECTING and ENGAGING them with resources and SERVICES,” explained Kasa.

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Kasa noted that the Senior’s CHOICES volunteers will provide services such as meal delivery, home support services, visitation, mail delivery, pharmaceutical delivery, supply and equipment delivery, medical transportation, lawn care, household maintenance, snow shoveling, navigation, and information/ referral/support. “This project will also expand volunteer mentorship and training in our communities.

Many of our volunteers are seniors themselves and Senior’s CHOICES will provide meaningful work that contributes to an increased sense of purpose, value and belonging.”

This project aligns well with the prevention strategies for the provincial FCSS Grant Program which focuses on enhancing protective factors for individuals, families and communities.

“Local FCSS programs can apply these strategies in a way that meets the unique needs of their local community.”

Through primary and secondary prevention approaches, local FCSS programs will use the following strategies to help address the provincial prevention

priorities: • promote and encourage active engagement in the community; • foster a sense of belonging; • promote social inclusion; • develop and maintain healthy relationships; • enhance access to social supports; and • develop and strengthen skills that build resilience.

“As the number of seniors increase in our community, community-based seniors-serving organizations will need to increase their supports to promote healthy aging and supporting seniors to remain independent and age at home.”

For more information on the programs and services offered through Camrose & District FCSS visit camrosefcss.ca or contact the office by telephone at 780-672-0141.

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Printed books never left

An article in this month’s Reader’s Digest by Richard Glover titled “The Triumph of the Book” states that “the printed book is back.” He shares that recent studies have shown that “students retain more information when they read a hard copy book compared to reading on a digital device.”

While this could lead me on a whole path about technology being used too much, or about the pros and cons of using an e-reader versus a printed book, instead all I could think was: were printed books ever gone? In my mind, nothing compares to having an actual printed book in your hand. It has a weight to it, and a history.

Printed books feel steady and reliable to me. I can’t imagine a whole generation of people giving this up to the point that printed books aren’t used anymore. I found myself staring at my large bookcase in our office (which I refer to as our library), contemplating which titles we have chosen to keep and why.

We have slowly been collecting books and now have quite a selection in our little library. My husband likes true adventure stories, so we have all of the Colin Angus books, many Bill Bryson and Adam Shoalts titles, as well as other titles like Lost in Shangri-La by Mitchell Zuckoff and Red Sky in Mourning, a true story of love, loss and survival at sea by Tami Oldham Ashcraft. A whole section is devoted to guide books on certain areas such as Cycling the Kettle Valley Railway, Hot Springs of Western Canada, Fire Lookout Hikes in the Canadian Rockies and Blisters and Bliss: A Trekker’s Guide to the West Coast Trail.

Our home library is such a personal reflection of the journeys we have taken. When we started keeping books, we imagined holidays with family members staying over for an extended period, popping out a book to read in our snug future home. When we travelled for over a year before deciding to build a home on the family farm outside Camrose, we would get books about the country we were about to visit. Lots of them found a permanent home with us, like Stalking the Elephant Kings, In Search of Laos by Christopher Kremmer; First They Killed My Father – A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers by Loung Ung and The Girl in the Picture – The remarkable story of Vietnam’s most famous casualty by Denise Chong. These books gave us a glimpse into the history and culture of the country we would travel through.

We also have given a home to books from other areas we travelled to, like Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon by Michael Ghiglieri and Thomas Myers; Klondike by Pierre Berton; and Daring Niagara – 50 Death Defying Stunts at the Falls by Paul Gromosiak, a read that was hugely popular with our kids.

Other books in our library are there purely because they remind us of the past. My husband has a copy of The Shooting of Dan McGrew by Robert Service, to commemorate our hike of the Chilkoot Trail. I have a worn copy of Dicey’s Song by Cynthia Voigt, a coming of age story about a young girl left in charge of her younger siblings, which was the first book that I remember made me feel really inspired to write. We also have a copy of Deadmonton – Crime Stories from Canada’s Murder City by Pamela Roth, a co-worker from my exciting days working in a newsroom of five young reporters at the Okotoks Western Wheel.

There are a surprising amount of bear, cougar and crocodile attack books on our shelves, which makes me shudder a little. Other books I enjoyed so much that I couldn’t bear to part with them, like Merle’s Door – Lessons from a Freethinking Dog by Ted Kerasote, and Highest Duty – My Search for What Really Matters by Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, pilot of the emergency landing on the Hudson River in 2009. I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I even found a book that I don’t remember reading on the shelves called Desperate – Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe by Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson. Maybe it’s trying to tell me something?

The books we keep push us to discover more, and have shaped how we see the world. Our little home library is at capacity, and I will have to start making choices about which ones to keep. Just because I read a book, doesn’t mean I have to keep it forever…I suppose.

My daughter shared with me that the only thing she is sure about the future house she will have, is that it will have a library. She imagines the library being at the centre of the home, with tall shelves and a ladder that moves along to reach the high spots. There will be a comfy chair to settle into with a chosen book, maybe even a little nook to make a hot drink. I love this vision of enjoying printed books, far into the future.

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Royals, Trojans advance to volleyball provincials

By Murray Green

Several local high school volleyball teams earned the right to go to provincials, November 23 to 25.

The Our Lady of Mount Pleasant senior volleyball girls went to Whitecourt for 2A provincials after beating Lacombe at zones. They were ranked second heading into provincials.

The Royals faced Calgary Christian, Notre

Dame and Vauxhall in the first round.

The OLMP boys travelled to Bonnyville for 2A provincials hosted by Notre Dame. They were ranked sixth going into the tournament.

OLMP met Millwoods Christian, Immanuel Christian and Bearspaw Christian in the first round.

The École Camrose Composite High School Trojans girls’ volleyball

team advanced to the 3A provincials after winning the central zone. They headed in ranked ninth in the province.

The Trojans faced Brooks, Strathmore and West Island in the first

round.

Both Bashaw and New Norway boys advanced to the 1A provincials in Vermilion. Bashaw was ranked third and New Norway 10th going into provincials.

Bashaw took on Vermilion, St. Michael and St. Thomas More in the opening round.

New Norway met Redwater, Airdrie Christian and Clear Water Academy in the first round.

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CHIEF Dean LaGrange Chief of Police Camrose Police Service Question: As Christmas approaches, what can citizens do to lessen their chances of becoming a victim of theft?

Answer: Criminals are generally opportunists. Taking away those opportunities from them will decrease your chances of becoming a victim. Placing valuables (gifts, purses etc) in the trunk of the car rather than the back seat. Shoveling your driveway, ensuring mail is picked up if you are away, having lights on timers are all great strategies to minimize victimization.

Also beware of online scams during this time of year.

If someone is asking for money, be it a charity, the Canada Revenue Agency, or even a family member, hang up and call that person/organization back on their official number to confirm it is legitimate. With the advancement of “Artificial Intelligence”, scammers can even replicate the voice of your loved ones. If you are unsure, call the police and we will help you verify the legitimacy of a call or email.

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

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

The OLMP Royals knocked off CACHS at zones to advance to provincial play, where they were ranked number two going into the tournament.

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The automotive section of

Chevrolet 1977 truck still working hard

By Murray Green

Brent George of Camrose owns a 1977 Chevrolet C10 short step side truck.

“This is my first truck that I ever owned, so I’ve held on to it for years. The truck has been blue, grey, black and now it is red. I have pretty much worn out the bolts of this truck.

Every time I got a rust spot, I tore it apart and painted it,” said Brent.

The Chevrolet C/K is a series of trucks that was manufactured by General Motors from the 1960 to 2002 model years.

Marketed by both the Chevrolet and GMC divisions, the C/K series encompassed a wide range of vehicles. While most commonly associated with pickup trucks, the model line also included chassiscab trucks and mediumduty trucks and served as the basis for GM full-size SUVs. Through its entire production, the model line competed directly against the Ford F-Series and the Dodge D series (later the Dodge Ram pickup).

“When I was eight years old, my dad Ian bought me this truck and we fixed it up for the first time. Then I ended up with it for my first vehicle,” shared Brent.

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FIRST TRUCK

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Brent George loved driving his first truck around the city when he was younger. Now he runs errands and his children to activities with this 1977 Chevrolet C10.

nal model code, C denoted two-wheel drive, while K denoted four-wheel drive.

Four generations of the C/K series were produced, including the GM monikered

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The third-generation C/K was introduced for the 1973 model year. Designated the rounded line generation by General Motors, the C/K grew in size inside and out. As pickup trucks increased in use as personal vehicles, cab features and options moved closer in line with GM sedans (with power windows and power door locks becoming options). To further expand its practicality, a four-door crew cab body was introduced (offering six-passenger seating).

While relatively straight-lined and boxy in appearance (leading to their square-body nickname from the public) the Rounded Line trucks were the first generation of the C/K to be designed with the use of computers and wind tunnels, optimizing the exterior shape for lower drag and improved fuel economy. The chassis was an all-new design (with all trucks receiving a leaf-spring rear suspension); K-Series trucks moved to all-wheel drive (shift-on-the-fly 4×4 was introduced for 1981). Alongside the introduction of the four-door crew cab, the third generation C/K marked the introduction of a dual rear-wheel pickup truck (big dooley). For 1978, the C/K became the first American full-size pickup truck sold with a diesel engine (a 5.7L Oldsmobile diesel V8); a 6.2L diesel V8 was introduced for 1982.

This generation also marks the first use of the Chevrolet Silverado nameplate (in use for Chevrolet full-size trucks today).

second-generation action line and third-generation square-body trucks.

“After fixing it the first time, I drove it for a lot of years. I’ve been driving it ever since and it has a lot of memories for me,” added Brent.

For the fourth-generation, Chevrolet kept using the C/K designation while GMC revised its branding, changing to a singular GMC Sierra nameplate (C/K remained as an internal model code).

“This truck is not my daily driver anymore. Running around with kids’ stuff, I get to drive it here and there,” said Brent.

For South America, the model line was manufactured by General Motors de Argentina from 1960 to 1978, Sevel Argentina from 1986 to 1991, and General Motors Brazil, who produced versions of the model line for Brazil, Argentina, and Chile from 1964 to 2001.

“This truck has a regular 350 engine and a 4LC

transmission. Nothing too special, but a dependable engine and it drives well.

I’ve pretty much changed everything from front to back to top to bottom. I think I wore out the bolts

just taking it apart and putting it back together,” Brent laughed.

“I like the square body style of trucks and it is fun to drive. It holds a lot of memories for me.”

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Contact Murray Green, News Reporter Phone 780.672.3142 Email murrayg@camrosebooster.com

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Refocus Alberta’s health care system

By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency

It’s time to refocus Alberta’s health care system.

We have heard loud and clear from Albertans that the current system centred on Alberta Health Services is complex and uncoordinated. AHS has evolved beyond its original acute care system mandate and is shouldering a burden it was not intended to carry and Albertans are facing long wait times and delays to the care they desperately need.

It’s time to refocus how the system is structured and create a path toward a better health care system for you and your family.

Alberta’s government announced that we are undertaking a significant refocusing of Alberta Health Services. The new structure will centre around four priority sectors: primary care, acute care, continuing care and mental health and addiction. This will ensure Albertans get the health care system that works for them.

During this time, Albertans will continue to access health care services where they normally would and that will not change. You will continue to go to your regular care provider for checkups or general health concerns, a hospital for urgent or emergency care, mental health and addiction treatment and recovery services will still be available and continuing care or home care will still be available to you or your loved ones.

This change will ensure that you and your family are front of mind for every health decision made.

We know health care workers are the lifeline of the health care system. We know we need more doctors, nurses, paramedics and many more health care workers. Alberta’s government will continue to grow the health care workforce and every front line job will be protected during this transition.

Our world-class health care workers will be consulted every step of the way. Their experience and expertise will help shape Alberta’s refocused health care system. This will ensure doctors, nurses and other health care workers have more input and help drive health care innovation at a local level.

Refocusing the system means that Albertans will have health care that works for them, prioritizes their needs to find a primary care provider, get urgent care without long wait times, and improve access to the best continuing care options and supports for mental health and addiction.

This collaborative, integrated, province wide health care system will improve outcomes for Albertans and empower health care workers to deliver quality care across the province.

Alberta’s government is committed to engaging with health care workers, Albertans and listening to patients’ input as well.

More information about public engagements will be provided as it becomes available.

We also want to hear from Albertans. You are the patients, family members, seniors, and caregivers who use the system each day. Engagement session dates will be regularly updated on alberta.ca/healthcare. Input is valuable as we work toward a better health care system for all Albertans.

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.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact my office. We are always here for you!

You can contact Jackie Lovely, Camrose MLA, at Constituency Office, 104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. Tel: 780-6720000, camrose@assembly.ab.ca or at Legislature Office, 6th Floor, 9820-107 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7.

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By Murray Green

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

Hockey Augustana split its two games with the league-leading NAIT Ooks on November 17 and 18.

NAIT won the first game 3-2 in Camrose by scoring three goals in the first period. Brett Wieschorster scored for the Vikings.

After a scoreless middle frame, Tanner Manz scored in the third to pull the Vikings within one.

Goalie Daniel Moody stopped 15 of 18 shots he faced. Augustana peppered NAIT goalie Ryley Osland with 28 shots.

The Vikings needed overtime to win 4-3 in the return match in Edmonton.

Augustana scored with a second left on the clock in the opening period to lead 2-1. Jayven Leslie and Lane Kirk notched goals for the Vikings.

NAIT tied the game in the middle frame and went up in the third, but Conrad Phillips counted the tally to force overtime.

Ben Stollery was the hero in overtime by scoring on the power play.

Goalie Moody turned away 33 of 36 shots on a busy night. NAIT counted 41 shots on goal.

The Vikings are tied for third place with a 6-4 record. Augustana host Red Deer Kings on January 12 at 7 p.m. in their next home game after the break.

Volleyball The lady Vikings beat the Briercrest Clippers 3-1 and blanked the Medicine Hat Rattlers 3-0 in games to have a good weekend on November 17 and 18.

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Kari White with 20 assists and Racquel Lussier with 13 digs were the leaders on the court for the Vikings.

In the second match, Boyes with 13 kills, White with 34 assists and Cassandra Klinger with five digs were the leaders.

The women’s Vikings are tied for second place at 7-1.

Augustana men lost both series, 3-1 to Briercrest and 3-0 to Medicine Hat. Against Briercrest, Vikings were led by Devon Nazarchuk with 11 kills, Caelum Hartman with 29 assists, Hartman with five digs.

In the Medicine Hat match, Vikings were led

by Jonah Vander Leek with five kills, Hartman with 13 assists, Bryce Boan and Joel Smith with three digs each.

The men’s Vikings are in seventh place at 0-8.

The next home game is on December 1 against Lakeland Rustlers at 6 and 8 p.m.

Basketball The women’s Vikings team lost 69-57 to Briercrest on November 17, but won over Medicine Hat 74-47 the next day to

get back on the winning side.

In the loss, Elli Cailliau led the offence with 13 points, while both Mackenzie Mrazik and Sabine Gross chipped in with 10 points in support.

In the victory, Mrazik turned it up a notch to sink 22 points and Tayah Fiveland added 14 points.

Augustana is in sixth place with a 2-5 record.

The men’s team lost 98-70 to Briercrest and beat Medicine Hat 95-88.

Against Briercrest, both Jon Mueller and Max Sauter led with 15 points each. In the Rattlers game, Ryan Degner rallied for 24 points, while Mueller supported him with 20 points.

The Vikings are in sixth place with a 2-5 record.

The Vikings host St. Mary’s Lightning on December 2 at 6 and 8 p.m.

Curling The curling teams were in action on November 24 to 26 in Lloydminster, with Lakeland hosting the fall regional event.

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Arts and crafts featured in Camrose Photos by Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Above Photo: The Camrose and District Craft Centre Sale, held on Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18 at the Rosehaven Care Centre, featured a large variety of handcrafted items made by local artisans.

Camrose and District Craft Centre member and weaver extraordinaire Lois Larson showed some beautifully custom woven scarves.

Camrose Arts Society held the first of what hopes to be an annual event, the Starlight, Starbright Winter Showcase of the Arts on Saturday, November 18, at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre. The event featured local artists displaying their works and being present for the over 80 guests who meandered throughout the twofloor Christenson-Nelson Gallery speaking with the artists, enjoying local musicians, snacking on charcuterie and enjoying a refreshment, all in the style of a large centre art gala event.

Above Photo: Camrose Arts Society president Stephanie Lane was on hand to welcome guests to the event.

Above Photo: City of Camrose Councillor Agnes Hoveland, right, an avid supporter of the arts, enjoyed viewing the variety of art displayed at the Arts Society Gala, including the works of artist Kevin Bigelow.

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Guest editorial

Gift of giving

By Arnold Malone

More than 2,000 years ago it is told that three wise men delivered gifts at the birth of Christianity. The Christmas celebrations that followed across the next 20 centuries have been a season for giving.

Over our long history, giving has been a part of what brings happiness. We love to give.

We give surprises for birthdays, rings for engagement and special meals for guests. Sometimes we just give to be helpful to another who is in a situation of need. Giving is its own reward. Usually, we feel a special warmth when we have improved a worthy situation.

Whether we are trying to protect the elephants in Africa, mowing a neighbour’s lawn when they are ill, or providing a surprise candy bar to a child, giving delivers pleasure to the giver.

While it is the case that giving brings joy across the whole year, December is the Christmas month and therefore a special time; it is a season for giving.

Some of our giving occurs with neither choice nor involvement.

We pay taxes and some far-off government sets priorities, establishes procedures and doles out our money as they determine appropriate for our greater advantage. That is how we get schools, hospitals, roads, security and an unending list for other good services.

This taxation use of our earnings is important but it lacks the direct connection that comes when your gift is personally directed.

This is where a Community Foundation offers such a rewarding opportunity for those who are able and wanting to be a community builder.

Most people reap an advantage and some delightful associations from the community in which they live. A Community Foundation is an excellent avenue for paying back and saying “thank you” for the advantages that your community has provided.

When compared to paying taxes and hoping for positive programs from governments, a gift to your Community Foundation has many advantages.

First, tax dollars have a lot of leakage prior to a developed project. While understandable, any government program needs to be considered/discussed then advocated prior to being framed and designed. Then criteria must to be developed for the project and thereafter application forms, advertising and sometimes followed by an inspection. Every one of those stages requires staff and those persons need to be paid fully for their special talents.

By comparison, most Community Foundations operate largely on local volunteers. While there may be a paid director, usually that person is paid less than government staff.

Moreover, the volunteer staff of a Community Foundation is able to evaluate the needs of a community from their direct association that comes from living within the community.

Governments by contrast are required to imagine from an application what might be a priority for some removed community.

Another major difference is that Foundations make their considerations about local people while government make their choices with staff that are usually disconnected from a specific community.

Through a Community Foundation a giver may choose to direct how the funds are used. Instantly, the giver becomes a manager of his/her gift across a range of concepts. Now, the giver assumes a degree of control over the legacy they choose to leave. Moreover, when money is contributed to a Community Foundation it is invested and as it grows it keeps giving in the givers’ name even after the givers have died.

So, if it is your choice to leave a legacy and to say thank you for what you have received from your community, a Community Foundation is an excellent venue. Donors have the advantage of knowing that they have contributed in making a wonderful place an even greater place.

Aileen Lynn Jeffery (Gorman)

Lynn’s family would like to extend our thanks to those who have expressed their thoughts and sympathy in our sister Lynn’s passing.

To the Rivercrest Care Centre Hospice in Fort Saskatchewan, we are beyond grateful for your care during her four-month stay. You are indeed extraordinary.

Thank you to Colin and Troy at Burgar Funeral Home for your compassion and assistance.

To those who have provided donations to the Five Freedom Horse Rescue or Bear Valley Horse Rescue – so close to Lynn’s heart – or the Rivercrest Care Centre Hospice, thank you.

– Ardele (Lynda) Gorman, Kathy (Don) Stasko, Neil (Joanne) Gorman, and families

Raymond Joseph Pelz

Sharon Georgianna (Scheie) Johnson

January 21, 1950 ~ November 17, 2023 With relief and sadness, we share the peaceful passing of Sharon Johnson on November 17, 2023. She was surrounded by immediate family.

Sharon grew up on the family farm near Duhamel, Alberta. This was a tough go in the ’50s and ’60s, but shaped her and her family into the people they became. Through challenges in her life, she never failed to create tranquil moments, allowing others to see the beauty she saw in so many things often overlooked.

She became a psychiatric nurse, later studied gerontology and worked within the community on a crisis intervention unit.

In retirement, she wrote a new chapter, travelling with her longtime companion Paul Moors. They spent years in Oaxaca, Mexico, drawing family and friends together there. The Miramar Condominiums in Bajos de Chila are still a place alive with loved ones and memories for all.

Throughout her life, she brought beauty with her wherever she went with her actions, words and whimsical art. No place went untouched if she had been there.

Sharon is predeceased by her former husband, leaves behind her longtime trusted companion Paul Moors, son Elliot (Sarah) Johnson, two grandchildren Evelyn and Edwin Johnson, brother Hugh Scheie, sister Joyce Boychuk, and stepsister Debbie (Norman) Nichols. She also leaves behind a wonderful and expansive group of adopted family and friends.

A memorial service for friends and family will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Parkinson Canada.

Vera Isabelle Brausen

December 18, 1930 ~ November 20, 2023 Vera Isabelle Brausen of Daysland, Alberta, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 92 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Our Lady of the Prairies Roman Catholic Church, 5202-59 Street, Daysland.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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The family of

Evelyn Cunningham

…would like to extend our gratitude to all the family, friends and neighbours for their phone calls, flowers, cards and visits.

Also, thank you to everyone who made donations in Evelyn’s memory benefitting several charities that were close to her heart.

In lieu of thank you cards, we have made a donation to the Camrose Food Bank.

– George Cunningham and Family

It is with great sadness, Ray passed away at the age of 90 years old, four months shy of his 91st birthday, on November 21, 2023. He was a loving husband, grandfather and great-grandfather. Ray was born on March 22, 1933, in Camrose, AB, and was raised on a farm just south of Hay Lakes, AB. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Vivian (Hamula) Pelz.

Ray is also survived by seven children: Cary Pelz (Kris), Gerald Pelz (Darlene), Cheryl (Pelz) DeGagné (Robert), Corinne (Pelz) Minich (Edwin), Kevin Pelz (Nancy), Veronica (Pelz) Forester (Troy), and Warren Pelz (Shauna).

Ray is survived by 20 grandchildren: Matthew, Tyler, Trevor, Jordan, Vanessa, Raymond, Paul, Dennis, Gregory, Leslie, Erin, Brian, Brandon, Eric, Jessica, Collin, Rebecca, Peter, Avery and Everett.

Ray is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren: Olivia, Nora, Hunter, Preston, Sterling, Aariah, Lena, Isabella, Liam, Brady, Sidney, Lilith, Logan, Everlee, Austyn, James, Victor and Hazel.

The funeral mass will take place on December 30, 2023, at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, Leduc, Alberta, at 11:30 a.m., with a celebration of life to follow. Internment will be at the St. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Hay Lakes, Alberta.

For any updates or online obituary, please refer to the Serenity Funeral Services website: www.serenity.ca.

Donations in Raymond’s name are appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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

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Vivian Louise Carlson

April 29, 1929 ~ November 19, 2023 Vivian Louise Carlson was born to Carl and Mamie Peterson on April 29, 1929, in her grandparents’ home near Metiskow, AB. When she was 12, the family moved south of Camrose.

Vivian graduated from the U of A with a teaching certificate in 1948.

On August 16, 1951, she married Edward Carlson. They established a mixed farm operation near Meeting Creek. She also taught in many different schools.

This union was blessed with six children. They lived in the Meeting Creek area until 1992, when they moved to Camrose.

Vivian enjoyed gardening, teaching, camping, travelling, games, sports and time with her family. At a young age, Vivian accepted the Lord as her Saviour. She had an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ and would share this faith throughout her life’s journey.

On November 19, 2023, Vivian was called home to be with her Lord.

She passed away peacefully with family by her side at the age of 94.

Vivian is survived by her children Arlene (Lloyd) Lidberg of Bashaw, Bruce (Barb) Carlson of Meeting Creek, Isla (Rick) Boden of Meeting Creek, Fay (Dean) Bjorge of Meeting Creek, Carol (Don) Hellekson of Holden, and Roy (Kelly) Carlson of Meeting Creek; grandchildren Lori (Gregg) Pearson, Kara Clowes, Charlotte (Kevin) Mathieu, Debbie (Jason) Schultz, David (Cristy) Lidberg, Lisa (Landon) Folz, Warren (Kim) Carlson, Craig (Erica) Carlson, Reana (Rob) Lundstrom, Angela (Tyler) Hunter, Janet (Cody) Hozack, Robert (Julie) Bjorge, Greg (Joni) Bjorge, Bryan (Sady) Bjorge, Troy (Erika) Hellekson, Russell (Selina) Hellekson, Landon (Delanie) Hellekson and Mark Carlson; fifty-three greatgrandchildren; brother Dennis (Ardis) Peterson; brother-in-law Hugh Dennis; sisters-in-Law Pat (Roy) Peterson and Marge Carlson; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Vivian was predeceased by her husband Edward Carlson; granddaughter Rhonda Bjorge; parents Carl and Mamie Peterson; brother Gordon Peterson; and sisters Doris Dennis and Lorraine Dennis.

A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 27, 2023, from CityLights Church officiated Pastor Mark Arnold. The service was livestreamed, recorded, and the link accessible at www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Vivian’s memory may be made to Meeting Creek Church, Meeting Creek Cemetery or Living Springs Bible Camp.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Arnold Reinke

July 4, 1926 ~ November 21, 2023 Arnold Reinke of Hay Lakes, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the age of 97 years.

Arnold was born to Adolph and Ernestina Reinke, and he was a brother to Leopold, Erna, Richard, Greta and Reinhold.

Left to cherish his memory are his children Raymond Reinke, Ruth (Doug) de la Salle and Ervin Reinke; two grandsons Andrew (Aissa) and Adam; and three great-grandchildren Shilo (Gage), Ben and Zaxton.

Arnold was predeceased by his wife Violet (2000); and grandson Keith (1998).

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

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

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Theodore “Ted” John Strilchuk

September 11, 1934 ~ November 21, 2023 Theodore “Ted” John Strilchuk of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of Ryley, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the age of 89 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Ona; children Hal (Christine) Strilchuk, Fay Mizera, Barry (Wanda) Strilchuk and Tracy (Brent) Beattie; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; siblings Cleone Lucas and Katherine Cornish; brother-in-law Brian Downey; sisterin-law Rebecca Strilchuk; and the Davick family – Lil and Lorne, Marg and Rick, Jim and Elaine, Betty, and Janice and Gordon.

Ted was predeceased by his parents Joe and Magdeline Strilchuk; sisters Irene (Patrick) Doyle, Alice Strilchuk, Gail Lancaster, Delrose Wilk, June Niven and Sharon Downey; brothers Dennis Strilchuk and Ken Strilchuk; and son-in-law Terry Mizera.

A celebration of life will be held 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Ryley Community Centre, 5103-49 Street, Ryley.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Ted’s memory may be made to Ryley Swimming Pool through the Beaver Heritage Agricultural Society.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Rodger Nordstrom

November 21, 1951 ~ November 18, 2023 Rodger passed away in the arms of his loving wife, Rosemary, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He leaves behind many family and friends.

At Rodger’s request, there will be no service.

Serena Joan Skinner

November 14, 1956 ~ November 21, 2023 Serena Joan Skinner of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the age of 67 years.

No formal service will be held.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com.

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City Council recognizes benefits of urban vegetation

By Lori Larsen

During the October 16 City of Camrose Committee of the Whole meeting, Camrose Green Action Committee chairperson Rob Hill presented a recommendation, on behalf of CGAC, for council to consider adopting the CGAC’s proposal to increase the City’s urban tree inventory.

In explaining the importance of trees to any community, Hill provided examples of other municipalities that are actively pursuing plans to increasing tree inventory.

“Of all the things we (as a City) can do (facing the impact of climate change), the least expensive, least controversial, most effective, with most residents’ support, is to increase our local tree inventory,” noted Hill, in his report to council. “Camrose would not be alone in such a goal. Many communities, including Calgary and Edmonton, are already well into ambitious tree planting campaigns. Edmonton’s goal is to plant 2 million trees by 2025.

Using a per capita based comparison, that is like Camrose planting 40,000 trees in the same period.

We are not hearing significant complaints from residents in Calgary or Edmonton.”

The following includes the steps of the plan for increasing tree inventory in Camrose provided in the report from the CGAC to council: 1. CGAC will work in cooperation with the Parks Department to identify specific tree planting projects. Some projects might be small scale, such as five street trees where none now exist, or the replacement of a number of trees in an older neighbourhood. Other projects could be of a larger scale, such as thousands of trees along Camrose Drive, as well as the possibility of one or more community orchards.

The size and type of tree will vary, depending on what is appropriate for the project. The project will consider the concerns raised during the recent Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment in terms of appropriate tree species selection.

2. The next step would be to determine a cost of the projects.

This would include the cost of purchasing the trees, planting the trees, as well as the required maintenance. Cost of projects will vary depending on the type and size of trees considered appropriate as well as the location of the planting.

3. Next would be to seek out corporate partners who would be willing to donate the funds to support one or more of the projects.

4. Based on the number of projects identified to have corporate funding, the number of hours of labour required for the planting and maintenance can be calculated. The number of summer students needed to be hired to

complete that work can then be determined.

5. The report included other points to consider. Arrangements with corporate partners have happened in the past. CN Rail provided $50,000 for the City to plant trees near the 50 Street parking lot at the start of the cross country trails. Re/Max provided the money for two trees and a bench in the same area. Home Hardware and Tree Canada provided the money to plant trees around soccer fields.

Hill provided information on the benefits of increasing urban tree inventory, based on a St. Albert example, as well as other points he provided: • climate control and energy savings; • improvement of the air, soil and water quality; • provision of wildlife habitat; • increase real estate value with community vitality; • vegetation increases the health of pollinators; • trees increase biodiversity; • and mental and physical health benefits.

Hill’s report provided examples of two potential projects the City could consider for increasing

tree inventory for Camrose.

The first involved replacing two elm trees on Main Street at an approximate cost of $2,872.

The second involved planting 540 balsam poplar seedlings along Camrose Drive at a cost of $2,800.

“This price assumes resident volunteers to plant and no maintenance other than watering,” said Hill, in his report. “It is not a bad thing to give residents a chance to contribute to City tree planting. If summer students are used for planting instead of resident volunteers, the cost would increase.”

Hill also suggested allowing the suckers that sprout out from the balsam poplars along the south berm path of Camrose Drive, to thrive.

“These are trees we could get without having to pay anything to get the trees, anything to plant them and without having to maintain them at all, because the mother plant is supporting them until they can take care of themselves.”

Hill suggested, as part of this idea, not mowing around the area where the trees and subsequent suckers are growing.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Trees not only provide a beautiful landscape in any season, but have numerous other benefits to humans, wildlife and the planet overall.

In summary, Hill said, “Of all the things that Camrose can and will be doing over the coming years to adapt to our changing climate, increasing our local tree inventory is the least expensive and least destructive policy we can adopt.

“The sooner we get at it the better.”

The Committee of the Whole Council accepted this report for information and directed Administration to work with the Camrose Green Action Committee to bring recommendations for next steps to a future Council meeting for further consideration.

During the October 30 City of Camrose regular council meeting, administration presented two options for Council to consider regarding the October 16 proposal by the CGAC. Council agreed by way of a motion to proceed with Option 2 which included the following: • Direct Administration to work with CGAC to create detailed project plans for specific tree planting projects. These plans would include estimates of all costs including those costs associated with the initial care of the trees.

• Authorize CGAC to seek conditional commitments for corporate funding on behalf of the City for these conceptual tree planting projects. Draft funding agreements would be provided / managed by Administration.

• And once conditional commitments for funding have been obtained, these individual projects would then be presented to Council for approval.

During the November 20 City of Camrose Regular Council meeting, Council approved Administration, on behalf of the Camrose Green Action Committee, to apply for a Tree Canada Grant of up to $10,000 in order to fund the Camrose Green Action Committee’s proposal to plant 1,080 small trees along the west berm of Camrose Drive.

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CAMROSE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH – Christmas Sale on Saturday, December 16, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at “The Little White Church by the Lake” 5304-48A Avenue. Perogies, Cabbage Rolls, Nalysnyky, Christmas Baking, crafts and more. Sponsored by Camrose, Hay Lakes and Round Hill UCC. ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION – Recently moved to Camrose, I am hosting an Acoustic Jam. I need to get my Ya Yas on! Open to all levels of playing and all types of music. Bring your song book on Saturday, December 16, 7:00 to 11:30 p.m. Call Cavan at 780-673-0810 or 403-629-0035.

THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY 85TH BIRTHDAY SO MEMORABLE! Your attendance at the Norsemen Inn open celebration is appreciated. I treasure your gifts, cards, best wishes and your friendship.

Also thanks to the staff at Norsemen Inn for your excellence. ~ Sylvia Hougestol

LUTEFISK SUPPER – at Kingman Community Hall on Friday, December 1. Noon seating 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. by reservation only 780-672-3712.

Evening seating 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost: Adults $38 each, children (under 12) $15 each.

THE CAMROSE DANCE CLUB – dance will be held again on December 2 from 1-5 p.m.

Located at Mirror Lake Centre, 5415-49 Avenue, Camrose.

The admission is $15 each and includes lunch. The band for this dance is Sparkling Tones. Please come and join us for a great time.

For more information, please call Neil Leeson 780-672-9549 or Sherry Tovell 780-916-8968.

ROUND HILL CHRISTMAS MARKET – Monday, December 11, 5-7 p.m. For a table, call Terry, 780-678-6131.

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MAIN STREET RETAIL SPACE – located in high traffic, southerly area of Main Street, Camrose. Generous 1,664 sq. ft. of prime space at 4868-50 Street.

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ESPECIALLY NICE OFFICE SUITE Generous 794 sq. ft. suite, suitable for three or more staff. Includes two private offices. Ground floor, easily accessible. Modern building in downtown Camrose. Bright, quiet, air conditioned. $1177/mo., plus share of operating expenses. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business.

ROOMS FOR RENT in the Scotney and Jacqueline character homes. Both are 2.5 blocks from university in Camrose. Clean, quiet and bright. Rent is $495 - $600 monthly plus DD and includes WiFi, utilities, recycle pick-up, yard care and snow removal. Partially furnished w/ shared laundry. (Some rooms are fully furnished for international students.) This is an affordable, quality accommodation that fills quickly. (Some rooms still available.) No partiers, smokers or pets allowed. Reduced rate over the summer for students.

Please call Dave P., 780678-6163.

CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE Selection of very nice street level offices in newer airconditioned building in Downtown Camrose * Single offices from $234.17 per month * Quiet, considerate neighbours * Easy access * Lots of parking for customers * Energized parking for tenants * Immediate occupancy * Come and have a look!

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2-BEDROOM APARTMENT – with balcony. Includes heat, water, fridge, stove, dishwasher, powered parking space.

Free laundry in building. Augustana area. No pets, no smoking/ vaping. $1100/mo. One year lease. 780-672-9531.

UNFURNISHED ROOM – No pets. $425/mo. $200 DD. Reference required. 780-605-1864.

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FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following property, which is located 5 miles south of Strome on Highway 856 and 1 mile east, and 1 mile south, is offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions, reservations and nonfinancial obligations in the existing Certificate of Title: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 15 TOWNSHIP 43 SECTION 25 QUARTER NORTH EAST CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: HECTARES (ACRES) MORE OR LESS A) PLAN 2221534 SUBDIVISION 4.69 11.59 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS Property contains 129 cultivated acres +/- and 15 pasture acres +/(broke this fall), a dugout and fenced off slough.

No adjustment for 2023 property taxes paid by owner.

Tenders in sealed envelopes marked “Volk Tender”, with tenderer’s GST number and accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to “Andreassen Borth In Trust”, for 5% of the amount of the tender, must be delivered before 12:00 noon on December 22, 2023, to the offices of Andreassen Borth, 5014-50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, Alberta T0B 2L0, phone 780-385-3670.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid to Andreassen Borth on or before January 12, 2024. Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Andreassen Borth. If a successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all tenders. Deposits received from unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by mail.

For further information please call Randy 780-385-6284.

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Notice is hereby given that under Section 418(1) of the Municipal Government Act that Camrose County will offer for sale, by Public Auction, at the Camrose County Office, 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, Alberta, on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., the following parcels of land: Pt. Sec. Sec. Twp. Rge Mer Acres Lot(s) Block Plan Hamlet/Subdiv C of T 21 5 7621226 Sherman Park 142211307 SE 29 46 18 4 160 182176328 23.36 4 1 1424213 192089873 15-16 3 5614AF Meeting Creek 792274310 THESE PARCELS WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing Certificate of Title.

Camrose County may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land not sold at the public auction.

TERMS: Cash or Certified Cheque Redemption may be affected by the payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale.

DATED: November 24, 2023, at Camrose, in the Province of Alberta.

Teresa Gratrix County Administrator

DESIGNED FOR ALBERTANS WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED/MARGINALLY EMPLOYED

One on One Employment Services (OOES) DESIGNATED RESOURCE CENTRE Computer Lab, Printer, Fax and Labour Market Information. Self-Serve plus onsite Resource Support Worker to assist you with applying online, completing an application and accessing community resources.

ONE ON ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Make an appointment with Employment Specialist to determine how we can best assist you.

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If you are highly proficient with MS Word and Excel, have excellent communication skills, proven time management ability, previous office experience and are a recognized team player, we welcome your resumé.

HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR Flagstaff County is located in East Central Alberta and is a safe, caring and vibrant community. We are recruiting a Human Resource Advisor to fill a one-year temporary position. This position will be responsible for human resource strategies, recruitment, training and development, compensation, and benefits, strengthening employer and employee relations and compliance with regulatory laws.

Benefits and compensation package will be based on experience level.

Apply to m.wetsch@mnwpc.ca

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

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

• Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks and QBO • T1 income tax preparation (using Profile) • Spreadsheet creation (using Excel) We are looking for someone who has/is: • Strong accuracy and attention to detail • Polite, courteous and professional customer service • High level of integrity and strong work ethic • Organized, reliable and dependable • Excellent problem solving, analytical and decisionmaking skills We offer: • Competitive wage and flexible hours • Awesome work environment Please forward resumé to: Confidential Bookkeeping Inc confidential@syban.net

DEATHS

Howard Nordin of Camrose, on November 18, at 90 years of age.

Vivian Louise Carlson of Camrose, formerly of Meeting Creek, on November 19, at 94 years of age.

Noreen Sylvia Neufeld of Tofield, on November 20, at 83 years of age.

Vera Isabelle Brausen of Daysland, on November 20, at 92 years of age.

Serena Joan Skinner of Camrose, on November 21, at 67 years of age.

Arnold Reinke of Hay Lakes, on November 21, at 97 years of age.

Theodore “Ted” John Strilchuk of Camrose, formerly of Ryley, on November 21, at 89 years of age.

Patricia “Patsy” Opal (nee Ryhason) Rostaing of Bawlf, on November 24, at 88 years of age.

Responsibilities will include: • Recruitment and hiring processes, including onboarding and orientation • Coordination of training and development opportunities • Management of employee benefit programs • Providing guidance to Directors and Supervisors, on human resources matters, including acting as an employee/employer liaison to ensure effective communication • Supervision and Leadership for Health and Safety Officer position and programs Qualifications: • Post Secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, or Business or a related discipline.

• 3 to 5 years’ related work experience including supervisory experience.

• Preference to a candidate with a CPHR designation.

For the full job description which includes all preferred job qualifications please visit: www.flagstaff.ab.ca Position Type: Hours of Work: Salary Range: Closing Date:

Full Time Position Monday to Friday, 7 hours/day, 35 hours/week $84,268.46 to $103,639.58 Until a suitable candidate is selected

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumé along with a cover letter by mail or email to: Candace Adams, Human Resources Advisor cadams@flagstaff.ab.ca Direct Line: 780-384-4127 Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Flagstaff County; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Firefighters put their best face forward

By Lori Larsen

Some of Camrose Fire Department firefighters decided to put their best face forward in support of men’s health matters during the month-long Movember event.

While a few of the CFD firefighters were already sporting facial hair and decided to let their “staches” be part of the cause, other members took it upon themselves to, quite literally, “grow” their support.

Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world since 2003, from humble beginnings of 30 moustaches.

The initiative has grown to now include research and funding support in the areas of mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

For more information on Movember visit the website at https://ca.movember.com/.

Introverts Unite!

A large group of people is called a "No Thanks".

I always regret the plans I made when I was in a five-minute extroverted mood.

Kids will never appreciate the amount of extroverting that introverted parents have to do for them.

It's important to get out of the house every once in a while to remind yourself why you don't go out.

I don't like being asked, "Are you at home?"

Please expand further so I can know whether I'm at home or not.

Making new friends as an adult is very hard because the people I'd get along best with are the ones who also don't want to leave their house.

Me: "We got invited to two parties this weekend."

Wife: "Wow, we finally have friends."

Me: "We're skipping both, right?"

Wife: "Obviously."

It's so fun when someone cancels plans and apologizes profusely. Don't apologize, this is everything I hoped for!

My husband (the extrovert) and I (the introvert) got separated on our flight and ended up in middle seats in the same row. I've already apologized to the people sitting next to me seven times. My husband, however, is sharing beef jerky with a stranger and now he is in someone's wedding party.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Camrose Fire Department firefighters back row, left to right Captain Rob Olson and Lieutenant Kevin Malica and front row left to right, Aaron Taves, George Parnell, Max Cicchello, Jason Albert, Randy Degenstein and Patrick St. Dennis, show off their mustached smiles in support of Movember.

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Two-storey family home

I hate it when someone comes to my door because then I have to drop whatever I'm doing to be quiet and pretend I'm not home.

How Introverts Make Friends: • They don't.

• An extrovert found them, liked them and adopted them.

Me: Spends 25 minutes creating a restaurant account online to avoid a three-minute phone call for takeout.

Being a people pleaser and an introvert is so hard because I want people to like me, but I also don't want to talk to them.

The worst part about a fender bender is getting out of your car and having to talk to a new person.

First rule of any social gathering: Always bring your own vehicle so you can leave as soon as you want.

By Lori Larsen

Start your new year out in this 2015-built two-storey, three-bedroom home located in the Cascades subdivision, with all the west-end shopping, dining and other services very close by. The home has plenty of room for a growing family and is close to playgrounds and parks.

A wonderful front porch greets you as you step into the open front entry way that leads off into a large bright living room. The open concept floor plan allows shared light from the living room to flow into the dining space and kitchen, and makes entertaining or watching the children during meal preparation so easy.

The kitchen features warm-toned shaker cabinets with earth-toned backsplash tiles and granite counter tops.

A large island allows for plenty of preparation space, and a walk-in pantry is excellent for more storage. Finishing

the main level is a two-piece bathroom for the convenience of guests.

The second level of the home is the place where the family can retreat to rest for the day starting with a goodsized primary bedroom with a private four-piece luxurious en suite that features a corner soaking tub, walk-in shower and plenty of counter space. Two more bedrooms and a four-piece main bathroom plus a bonus room are just what the children need for their own bit of privacy. The second floor laundry is a great and convenient feature.

The paved back lane leads to the attached double garage and more parking space.

This wonderful home, located at 7017-50 Avenue and priced at $399,900 with immediate possession, is ready for the family to move in and start unpacking. For a private viewing, contact Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed at:

Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or 587-322-5511 Cell Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed

Friend: "Want to hang out tomorrow?"

Me: "I just performed an outing yesterday.

Please wait until after the three-day recovery period to submit another request."

Introvert me is mad at yesterday me for attempting to be an extrovert for five minutes and accidentally making plans for today.

My grocery list: 1. Don't run into anyone I know 2. Eggs Husband: "You should hang out with my friend's wife, she's an introvert like you."

Me: "Umm … that's not how it works."

People who send a warning text before they call are celebrated in introvert culture.

Just once I'd like to see an article like, "Extroverted?

Here's some tips on how to be quiet and reflective."

I care alot about finding the perfect home decor for someone who doesn't want anyone to come over and see any of it.

Introvert Responses Decoded: "Maybe I'll come."

I'm not coming "I'll let you know."

I'm not coming "I'm not sure yet."

I'm very sure I'm not coming "I'll try and come."

I'm not trying anything "I'll think about it."

I won't think about anything.

I'm not coming.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 5, 2023 – Page 32

CENTRAL AGENCIES REALTY

The Central Agencies Realty Team is eager to go to work for you!

We’ve been matching buyers with sellers, with integrity, since 1963.

Graham Wideman, 780-679-8384; Matt Banack, 780-608-9733; Matthew Mayer, 780-781-7088; Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed, 587-322-5511; Sascha Dressler, 780-781-8242; Wally Wrubleski, 780-781-7323; Sarah Kjos, 587-322-7131.

#100, 4870-51 Street, Camrose ~ 780-672-4495

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CAMROSE HOMES

Thursday, November 30 12:00 to 1:30 pm 3918-49 Street

“New walkout, huge 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

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

NEW LISTIN

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CENTURY MEADOWS BUNGALOW … with park access! Close to Jack Stuart School.

1483 sq. ft. home plus an awesome 192 sq. ft. sunroom. Country style kitchen, main floor living and family room, main floor laundry, a/c. Developed basement with second kitchen. Great yard, fenced, 26’x24’ attached garage. Excellent location, call now!

Asking $369,500 A2094735

WOW! BUNGALOW-STYLE VILLA … Well located close to many amenities. Over 1800 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, just right for a growing family. Bright open concept floor plan, island and spacious pantry.

Great primary bedroom with en suite and walk-in closet. Awesome bonus room and appealing upper floor laundry. Basement framed, ready for finishing to your liking.

Paved back lane, driveway and attached double garage for ample parking options.

Immediate possession availale for this sureto-please home!

Asking $399,900 A2093878

MULTI FAMILY

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

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

EXCELLENT BI-LEVEL ON TWO LOTS! …

Exceptional lifestyle - Rosalind. You’ll love the peacefulness and relaxing lifestyle. Beautiful 1140 sq. ft. bi-level with private setting on two lots! Lovely living room with vaulted ceilings, awesome country kitchen, en suite and main floor laundry. Cozy ICF basement, 65% completed. Park setting, veranda, deck, 22’x24’ heated garage. Gemstone lighting system and more. A country lifestyle with all the services!

Asking $339,900 A2091689

We offer Multiple Listing Service

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

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

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

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 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

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

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WOW! BUNGALOW-STYLE VILLA … Awesome community, amazing lifestyle, Village at West Park! Beautiful Villa nestled in a quiet community, just steps from amenities! Vaulted ceilings, excellent kitchen, 2+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, main floor laundry, cozy gas fireplace and developed basement. lawn care/snow removal only $110/month!

Not a condo! Everything you’ve been looking for, call now!

Asking $339,900 A2094955

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

SOLD

www.realtor.ca 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

We’ve had a terrific summer matching qualified buyers with quality properties. Even in the period where we have experienced higher interest rates, demand has been very strong, and our agents have had great success selling properties that are priced fairly. If you’ve been considering selling – call us today!

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

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 $269,000 A2067756

AFFORDABLE LIVING … close to St. Patrick School and playground. You will appreciate the updates to this 3-bedroom mobile home – modern vinyl plank, windows, metal roof, furnace and hot water tank.

Fully fenced yard, off street parking, three sheds. You will not want to miss this opportunity to OWN YOUR OWN HOME! Asking $54,000 A2093224

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

ACREAGES

Demand for houses in Camrose is high!

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

NEW LISTIN

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

THIS ATTRACTIVE MOBILE HOME … has had significant renovations, both inside and out. New hot water tank, updated windows, siding and a spacious entry and laundry room addition. Fully-fenced yard with a large shed. This practical home has everything you need at an affordable price!

Asking $35,000 A2092290

FARM

35 ACRES OF PRISTINE LAND … with some trees on a quiet road. Several prime building sites waiting for your dream home. Located on the east side of Looking Back Lake. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to call this parcel of land YOUR PARADISE! 15 minutes to Nisku or the Edmonton International Airport.

Asking $279,000 A2086879 97 ACRES OF PRISTINE LAND … Several prime building sites with a mature shelter belt of trees. Located on the southeast side of Looking Back Lake. The subdivision is approved and the site is surveyed. 15 minutes to Nisku or the Edmonton International Airport.

Asking $524,000 A2092145

Thursday, November 30 12:00 to 1:30 pm 3918-49 Street

“New walkout, huge RV garage!”

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

• 4-car man cave • Double lot A2044898

SOLD

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

AWESOME COMMUNITY & LIFESTYLE NEW SHOW HOME Come See!

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

NEW COMMUNITY ADULT LIVING BAWLF … Affordable bi-level with oversized double garage (26’x24’) only 20 minutes from Camrose. Very bright, semiopen concept with huge living room and beautiful dining area leading into the bright kitchen. Plenty of space for your family with 2 bedrooms up and 2 bedrooms plus a spacious rec room in the basement. Well treed and good sized yard.

Asking $166,500 A2092391

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

Graham Wideman

780-679-8384

Beautiful Bungalows by

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

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

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

Matthew Mayer

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

Matt Banack

780-608-9733 Available October, 2023 Model 1244 asking $423,900 A2045627

M AVAILABLE FULL BA SE SOON! • Full basement model

Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed

780-781-7088

Available October, 2023 Model 1229 asking $389,900 A2045631

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

587-322-5511

• 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

SOLD

BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE, VALLEYVIEW! • Spacious open plan • Senior friendly design • In-floor heating • No steps Asking $312,162 A2078745

ZERO

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

Model 1244 asking $421,620 A2033610

Sascha Dressler

780-781-8242

Wally Wrubleski

780-781-7323

Sarah Kjos

587-322-7131

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