December 5, 2023 Camrose Booster

2022

Vol. LXXII, No. 2 24 Pages December 5, 2023

New Norway

Christmas Market

Photo by Ron Pilger

Kelly Jorgensen, Sammy Treleaven, Maria Baker and Melva Baker are a few of the rural visionaries working hard to put together and host the first New Norway Christmas Market.

It takes a village to raise a child; it takes a community to raise enough money to build a preschool and daycare to help take care of all the children. Until last week, the New Norway Preschool and Playgroup had been operating, as best they could, from the basement of the Community Hall. A redesign of the former New Norway Fire Hall office, as well as the former ATB Agency location, is now the new home to some very excited young people, parents, and caregivers. Now the community at large, along with the dedicated efforts of a group of area moms, are hoping to raise funds to not only assist the improved preschool program, but also chip away at the $25,000 to $35,000 which is required to convert the remainder of the Firehall building to a well-equipped after-school youth centre. Up to 49 local kids would take advantage of such a setting.

The First Annual New Norway Christmas Market Fundraiser will take place this Sunday, December 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Both floors of the Community Hall will be decorated for Christmas ambience and stocked with a wide array of ideas for Christmas gifting. Twenty-seven vendors (including 20 from the local area), will be featured. Santa will be on hand for photos.

Glitter tattoos will inevitably be popular, as will the 50/50 draw, a kids' shop zone, poinsettia sale, and silent auction offerings.

All shoppers are invited to bring along a donation for the Food Bank if they are able to do so.

Inside

Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Out and About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 and 11 City of Camrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 On the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 and 17 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 and 19 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 and 22 Central Agencies Realty Inc. . . 23 and 24

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News Features

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Augustana recipient of generous gift . . . . 2

Reflections by Bonnie Hutchinson . . . . . . 4

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Augustana receives gift of $2 million

By Lori Larsen

On December 4, the University of Alberta Augustana Campus announced the receipt of a gift of $2 million to Augustana from three anonymous donors, all of whom are Augustana alumni.

The gifts were made in honour of Cora Martinson, a past member of Augustana (then Camrose Lutheran College) as both a science teacher and Dean of Women.

University of Alberta Augustana Campus vicedean Stacy Lorenz, on behalf of Dean Demetres Tryphonopoulos, who was unable to attend due to a family matter, and the entire Augustana Campus, remarked, “It is my absolute pleasure to announce that Augustana has received a gift of $2 million.

“It is due to the generosity of three donors, who wish to remain anonymous, to be endowed and generate sufficient funds to support two students annually in a very significant way.

One international student and one domestic student through their entire time here at Augustana.”

Named The Cora Martinson Scholarship and Cora Martinson International Scholarship, these scholarships will carry on Cora’s memory by encouraging students to join Augustana.

Lorenz shared com-

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Augustana vice-dean Stacy Lorenz

ments on behalf of Dean Tryphonopoulos.

“Among the largest gifts to Augustana, these two scholarships accomplish in my mind several things.

“First, they pay tribute to and honour the memory of Cora Martinson’s consequential work in China, the United States and Canada, including teaching for three years at Camrose Lutheran College (now Augustana).

“Second, they represent a significant role our institution has played and is still playing in the lives of both domestic and international students from around the world.

“Third, they provide encouragement in these challenging times so that we may continue to advance

our mission of offering a quality liberal arts and sciences post secondary education.

“Lastly, they play a significant role at our campus efforts in recruitment and retention of students. I am very grateful to these anonymous donors for their generosity, vision and continued and incredible support of Augustana’s mission and our ambitions.”

Camrose County Reeve Cindy Trautman and City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko both shared their gratitude to the donors of the Cora Martinson scholarship gifts citing the impact it will have on students attending Augustana.

Lorenz continued, “When we are standing/ sitting here five years from now, we will have eight students in total receiving funding from the endowment and that cycle will continue on in perpetuity and the first scholarship will be awarded in the fall of 2024.”

Both domestic and international students currently applying to Augustana will be eligible for these scholarships, and they will be renewable for up to four years.

“We say at Augustana we are a small campus with big opportunities, and these scholarships will be a part of this for years to come.”

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Shop locally The end-of-year holiday season is upon us, and with it, the annual shopping spree. So – where to shop? Yes, there are gazillions of online options. But in the spirit of helping one another in our own communities, I encourage you to shop in your home community.

Why? Because shopping with businesses whose owners are local helps keep our communities alive and flourishing.

Just for fun, score “local business” and “online business” in this chart.

Scoring: Yes = 10 points No = 0 points Unknown = 2 points (benefit of the doubt) Y N U

Local business in your community or district

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Amazon or any other online seller

Knows your name

Knows your name

Knows something about you and/or your family

Knows something about you and/or your family

Would never deliberately cause harm to you or anyone you care about

Would never deliberately cause harm to you or anyone you care about

Helps family, friends, neighbours and/or customers if/when they’re facing some challenge

Helps family, friends, neighbours and/or customers if/when they’re facing some challenge

Operates with absolute integrity in business or other dealings

Operates with absolute integrity in business or other dealings

Keeps area around the business clean, tidy, weed free, snow free

Keeps area around the business clean, tidy, weed free, snow free

Volunteers for or donates to a local service club, Chamber of Commerce, church or other community group

Volunteers for or donates to a local service club, Chamber of Commerce, church or other community group

Volunteers for or donates to kids’ hockey, ball, soccer or other sport

Volunteers for or donates to kids’ hockey, ball, soccer or other sport

Volunteers for or donates to local art, music, drama, festival or other cultural activity in your community

Volunteers for or donates to local art, music, drama, festival or other cultural activity in your community

Cares about the well-being of your community or district

Cares about the well-being of your community or district

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You’re likely to get better service in a locally-owned store. For example, I have fond memories of shopping for a gift for my dad at his favourite men’s wear store. The staff knew his size, his preferences, and what was already in his closet. I knew he would like whatever the store suggested.

Beyond that, supporting locally-owned businesses is good for the community. You’re helping them to stay open. You’re helping the community offer services and products that keep local people in the community. You’re even helping the community’s tax base.

Shopping in your own community not only helps local businesses, it helps to support farmers, artists, crafts people and all those who create products that are for sale in local businesses. Plus, you may be able to buy gifts “made from the heart” by someone local.

While you’re shopping in a locally-owned business or store, you may also have interesting chats about whatever is going on in the community. That’s not likely if you shop in chain stores in places outside your community where you have to search for someone to help, or where you’re subjected to high-pressure sales tactics.

Perhaps the greatest benefit is that if we shop locally and keep local businesses open, we give our youth opportunities to live and work where they grew up if they choose.

Local businesses give back to the community and help to keep our communities strong. We need that in East Central Alberta, and nobody else is going to do it for us.

This holiday season, the Camrose Booster urges you to support your local bakers, farmers, artists, crafts people and shop owners.

Enjoy finding unique gifts and enjoy keeping our communities strong. *** 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.

TREE LIGHTING

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

A Christmas tree lighting was held on the north end of Main Street to mark the beginning of Midnight Madness, launching the holiday shopping season. A team of people made the project possible. Back row from left are Sydney Kushnerik, Bryden Oliver, Dwayne Greenwald, Steve Kushnerik and Tracy Kushnerik, owners of Camrose Machine and Welding. Front row from left are Austin Greenwald, Tania Greenwald and Jadia Greenwald. Tania was looking for a giant tree when she was told about Steve’s metal tree. She found it and he agreed to fit it. Volunteers decorated the tree and Steve added a snowman and presents to expand the display. Next year, the plan is to add two more rings so it will be even taller. Through Love Local, Tania wanted to bring the tree lighting back to the community. Fisher Hill Tree Company’s Jordan Meadahl supplied the lift truck to reach the top of the tree and to plug in the lights. Mark Kushnerik also helped with the tree.

CHEER FUND

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Merry Christmas Cheer Fund chairman Morris Henderson, left, accepts $500 from Shirley Bergsma from the Rotary Club of Camrose. The Merry Christmas Cheer Fund assembles food hampers to give to less fortunate residents during the holiday season.

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• McDonald’s Restaurant gave the Neighbourhood Youth Centre a helping hand when it agreed to cover operating costs of the organization’s van for the next three years. Posing with the van, which now features a rendition of McDonald’s golden arches, were Patrick Dillon, Youth Centre Executive Director and Darrell McClelland, generous local owner of the Camrose McDonald’s Restaurant.

• Santa Claus paid a visit to City Center Camrose to kick off the Christmas shopping season. Having the opportunity to sit on his knee in the sleigh was three-year-old Jessica, daughter of Jim and Cathy Andreassen.

Also in town with Santa was three-yearold Dasher a full-grown male reindeer. On Christmas Eve, he works with Santa, but much of the balance of the year, he resides at Doug’s Exotic Zoo Farm at Clive, which is generally more comfortable than the North Pole. Along with Dasher was his friend, Debbie Rowland.

• Donna Getschel, Volunteer Coordinator at the Camrose Women’s Shelter, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to La Mirage owner, Lynn Hoffman and her staff, who provide hair styling free of charge to Women’s Shelter clients.

• Alberta Agricultural Development Corporation purchased over thirty paintings from Camrose and district artists for hanging in the newly located offices in the former John Russell School. Mrs. Helen Swaren, Camrose artist, was shown with Lorne Ordze, Chairman of AADC and Vern Lawrence, General Manager. Camrose and district artists displayed some seventy paintings from which the selections were made.

• A notion of motion given at last month’s regular meeting of the Camrose Chamber of Commerce, that the Chamber request City Council to amend the Store Hours Bylaw to permit all day shopping on Wednesdays, will be discussed at this month’s meeting.

The Notice of Motion was the result of conversations about how Camrose Merchants could better serve people in our trading area and the announcement that the City of Wetaskiwin was now open six days and one evening.

• The Executive Officers of the Camrose Agricultural Society heading into the final half of their two-year terms are: Dr. A.R. Elliott, President; Herb Ross, First Vice President; Stan Gould, Second Vice President; Elwynn Grattidge, Immediate Past President; and Leon Boulter, SecretaryManager.

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Silent Santa needs your help

By Murray Green

The Camrose Kinette Club still needs your help in collecting new unwrapped toys and cash donations to make its annual Kinettes Silent Santa program a success.

“We are changing it up a little bit this year. We are looking for toys, clothing games, etc. for toddlers to 12-year-olds, which is our main focus. We are going to collect or buy gift cards for 13- to 17-year-olds this year.

We welcome cash donations in order to purchase gift cards,” said club president Cathy Pacholek.

“We packed for more than 400 children last year.

We are expecting as many or more this year. We packed up very few items that were left over from last year.

Silent Santa definitely is in need of donations. We are really counting on the community to help us because we need items in all age

groups, especially the five to nine-year-olds,” said Cathy.

“We do accept cash donations or gift cards which are used to purchase gifts for children where donations have run short. We are looking for family things like books, games and puzzles. If we have a family of five or six, games are a great option to give,” she added.

The Silent Santa Program provides to those most in need in Camrose and area.

Gift ideas include hair dryers, pocket books, gift cards for fast food restaurants, bowling gift certificates, swimming passes and movie gift certificates.

Once the toy drive has wrapped up the gifts will be sorted according to age and if they are for girls or boys.

“The hampers are packed and passed off to the Merry Christmas Fund who then distributes the toys with the food hampers.”

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Nominations are now being accepted for the Board of Directors of Vision Credit Union Ltd. What does a Vision Credit Union Board Director do?

1. Represent the interest and concerns of the Vision Credit Union membership 2. Participate in policy and strategic planning 3. Monitor policy adherence 4. Work in co-operation with Vision CU executive management 5. Attend Board meetings nine times per year (or additionally as required) Don’t have a business degree or work experience in the financial industry?

We do not have an exact resume for the ideal Director. We aim to develop a Board that represents a wide range of skills, experience and interests. However, Board candidates must meet the following criteria: •Be bondable •Have a positive credit rating •Must be considered an active credit union member exemplified through monthly transaction account •Must not be employed by a competing financial institution •Must not be in violation of any Vision Credit Union policies or bylaws •Be a Canadian citizen or a person who has been lawfully admitted into Canada for permanent residence •Must not be a relative of a Director, or the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the Credit Union. An immediate relative for this purpose means a spouse (including common law spouse), child (including adopted child), parent, sibling, grandparent, or the spouse of any of the foregoing •Submit an application for nomination (supported by five members) •Provide an updated resume

The interests of the members of Vision Credit Union are overseen by the members’ elected representatives on the Board of Directors. The active participation of these Directors has been a major asset to your credit union.

Nominations for a position representing the following areas with three-year terms are now being accepted.

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École Camrose Composite High School (ÉCCHS) Wall of Fame inductees were honoured during the 2023 Annual Wall of Fame ceremony held on November 24 at the ÉCCHS library.

Distinguished Alumna/ us inductees Carol Breitkreutz, Marty Proctor and Robert Mah along with Distinguished Faculty inductees Sherlyn McKay and James Saby were introduced by ÉCCHS students and, those present, were presented with a plaque commemorating their honour.

Master of Ceremonies Jim Ofrim opened the event welcoming inductees, their friends and family, Wall of Fame committee members, retired staff members and teachers, special guests and students, and then explained the purpose behind the longstanding tradition of the Wall of Fame.

“It’s to recognize former students and teachers who have established themselves as leaders in their chosen vocations and who have also made significant contributions to society, to celebrate the proud history of ÉCCHS. And hopefully this event inspires the students to challenge themselves in their future careers and service to others.” ÉCCHS student Austin Vikse introduced the first of three Distinguished Alumna/us inductees, Marty Proctor.

Proctor spoke of his personal experiences and attachments to ÉCCHS. “I had wonderful experiences in this high school which has excellent and dedicated teachers and a very inclusive environment.” He explained how he took advantage of the vast opportunities offered by ÉCCHS during his time at the school, including those beyond the classroom.

“As my classmates and I grew intellectually and socially, we also grew up emotionally and learned about life together, how to become adults and the importance of friendships and community.

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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Pictured left to right are James Saby, Carol Breitkreutz and Marty Proctor, along with Robert Mah (unable to attend) and posthumous award recipient Sherlyn McKay, take their rightful place on the École Camrose Composite High School Wall of Fame.

“My main message today is to be confident that CCHS (ÉCCHS) is doing a great job preparing you for anything you ever want to do.”

In conclusion, Porter said, “I encourage you to be confident and courageous, embrace life’s adventures with open hearts and open minds, and be willing to try new things and take a few chances. It will be exciting to see what the future holds for you.”

Student Larkin Belich introduced inductee Carol Breitkreutz.

Breitkreutz began with and referred to the African proverb “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” throughout her address.

“I have learned that the most satisfying accomplishments in my life and my career have come as the result of working with others.”

In speaking of her long career in teaching and work with Alberta Health Services, Breikreutz credited with gratitude her time

at ÉCCHS for helping her to build the confidence to succeed.

“I hope the reflections I have shared will help to inspire you to see the exciting possibilities there are in collaborating with others, and how you too will be able to go much farther by tapping into the rich resources of your community.”

Student Dawson Calhoun introduced Robert Mah, who was unable to attend in person, but provided a recorded message.

“When I think back to my time at the Comp (ÉCCHS), my most important achievements were making and strengthening friendships that have lasted a lifetime.”

Mah spoke about a recent tour he had of ÉCCHS during a visit back to Camrose and how amazed he was at not only the changes, but the variety and quality of the programs being offered. “My advice to you (students) would be to take advantage of this and

try out a bunch of different things.”

Student Sadie Badry introduced posthumous Distinguished Faculty Award inductee Sherlyn McKay. Wall of Fame Committee member and past ÉCCHS principal Max Lindstrand spoke in honour of Sherlyn and her dedicated career teaching in French and Social Studies, but also her other contributions to the school.

Lindstrand shared two thoughts that he felt would best reflect the message Sherlyn would impart upon students.

“Try to find work and activities that you enjoy and are passionate about and try your best to strive to be dependable in all things that you do.

“Second, be sure to enjoy the time when you are not working,” which Lindstrand said coincided with Sherlyn’s love of travel.

Student Olivia Belanger introduced inductee James Saby.

Saby related his reasoning for choosing teaching as a career was sparked by a young teacher he had as a student. “It was a big motivation for me to go into teaching.”

Saby said that the bulk of his career was spent teaching at ÉCCHS (31 years) and that the school really was his second home.

“I spent huge amounts of time here at the school teaching, but also beyond the teaching hours, I was heavily involved in coaching. Lots of great memories were created here.”

In offering a message for the students, Saby said that a few years back, a nephew of his was complaining that he (the nephew) wasn’t finding his career fulfilling, he wasn’t doing anything meaningful, he wasn’t having an impact on lives. “I think that is an important consideration. Make sure you find something you are passionate about and you will probably succeed in it.”

Following the formal ceremony, guests were encouraged to take a moment to congratulate and speak one on one with the inductees.

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Who is going to be alive at Deadline?

By Murray Green

Warning! Get ready to laugh. Deadline is a murder mystery comedy play

by Don Zolidis that the Churchmice Players are bringing to the Bailey Theatre stage this weekend.

Sure, you will find yourself wondering who killed one of the members on stage, but this production is about making you laugh as you attempt to solve the crime.

The emphasis is on the comedy. “It all starts with the script. It was also exciting to discover that the script lent itself to incorporate film elements into the show, an ambitious decision, but one on which the cast and crew set about enthusiastically to deliver,” said director Darryl Blue.

“None of this would have been possible without a fantastic cast and crew,” said Darryl.

Yes, the cast! Normally, this is the part where I mention two or three actors excelled above all others to make the show a great success. But, I can’t do it.

The entire 12-person cast was a hit and performed fantastic on stage. Yes, all of them mastered their character and the lines were delivered right on cue. It was so masterfully done, that you could close your eyes and imagine that you were on Broadway!

The staff. The mysterious staff members Dellacroix (Dale Adam), Bella (Jesse Krich), Meyers (Marla Moshuk), Morris/Norris twins (Trevor McTavish) all play their parts well to keep the writers at each others’ throats.

The writers. A group of eight writers seek the prize of a book deal. They all keep their eyes on the prize, but will they murder someone to get it?

Penelope Bain (Laken Biletski), Deborah Hastings (Lisa Woodrow), Gregory Hastings (David Downey), Carswell Chalmers (Kevin Schole), Vampetta (Carmen Rae Pynylo-Bruce), Brenda (Kristen Bergman), Zak (Dylan Ward)) and Jennifer Milam (Tina Lewis Myles) all are great at trying to convince you that they didn’t murder someone, while making you laugh.

But, someone murdered someone! Can you figure it out?

The story begins when eight mystery writers arrive at a legendary writer’s fogshrouded island mansion in the North Atlantic, they think they’re ready for the Deadline Challenge–24 restful hours to write as much of their new novel as possible.

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✦ Meet and Greet with Camrose Kodiaks But the Deadline Challenge is anything but restful. In reality, the writers are brought together to solve a murder–the victim yet be determined, and the killer yet to strike. If a writer can design and execute a perfect murder and get away with it, they’ll win a book deal.

“What a pleasure its been working with this crew and cast. Rehearsals have been full of fun and laughter. Everyone is so supportive of each other, they are a terrific team,” said producer Janine Carroll.

This is the Canadian premiere of this play, and remember, the Deadline is rapidly approaching.

You can see the play from Thursday to Saturday December 7 to 9 with a 6 p.m. dinner and 7:30 p.m. show. Sunday matinee begins on December 10 at 2 p.m. at the historical Bailey Theatre.

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Vampetta (Carmen Rae Pynylo-Bruce), left, Deborah Hastings (Lisa Woodrow), Jennifer Milam (Tina Lewis Miles) and Penelope Bain (Laken Biletski) meet to discuss a murder in Deadline, a Churchmice Players production.

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KidSport Camrose will be holding its second annual Not So Silent Night on Friday, December 29 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Norsemen Inn. This is an adult event with Infinite Imagination providing improv comedy and Mourning Wood providing the music. Proceeds from the event, all 100 per cent, go directly to youth in need for registration fees from Camrose KidSport.

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Royals earn silver medals at volleyball provincials

By Murray Green

The Our Lady of Mount Pleasant senior volleyball girls garnered silver medals in Whitecourt at 2A provincials after beating Lacombe at zones. They were ranked second heading into provincials.

“Last year, the girls didn’t do so great at provincials. But this year was above and beyond what we expected. I remember the first tryout where we had all of the girls out, you could tell they put in a lot of work in the weight room. I remember telling my assistant coach, Sarah Kjos, that they look like a provincial winning team and we should make it to provincials for sure,” said coach Brooke Lindmark.

“It was sweet getting to the final, a lot of fun.

The zone tournament set the tone for our team after developing throughout the season. We were ranked sixth and pretty worried about CACHS (Central Alberta Catholic High School). They were a really strong team and everyone expected them to make provincials. The games were pretty exciting, going three games. We lost the first game, won the second and came back in the third after being down about 13-9. I was going crazy because I didn’t know what was going to happen, but the girls pulled through,” explained Lindmark, who played volleyball at Augustana.

“We were not as strong on third games before that.

We actually played third sets in practice to prepare for that prior to going. It was the same score we practiced,” she added.

The Royals faced Calgary Christian, Notre Dame and Vauxhall in the first round. “The top five teams were all about the same level. We were nervous in our first series against Notre Dame and lost two straight. We beat them two straight earlier in the year, so we still knew we could beat them.

We took the pressure off of ourselves, by knowing we could beat them. We stayed consistent,” shared Lindmark.

In the playoffs, OLMP beat Drumheller and Notre Dame prior to losing to Calgary Christian in the gold/silver match. The Royals earned silver medals at provincials.

“Calgary Christian was at the next level because they have a girl on the junior national team, who played left side. She carried that team. They deserved gold medals, but we took them to three games in the first round,” said Lindmark.

The Royals had one

Grade 12 player and mostly Grade 11 players.

“It shows everyone on our team that we can make it back to the finals next year. The best girl on Calgary Christian is only in Grade 10, so we expect to see them again. We are excited for next year. I have helped coach this team since junior high.”

She credited coaches Greg Ryan and Pat McFeely for coaching club volleyball to get the players up to a higher level.

“Getting more touches and having high calibre coaches definitely made my job easier. Most of the Grade 11s are highly skilled and knowledgeable players. You can tell which players played club volleyball.”

Trojans volleyball The École Camrose Composite High School Trojans girls’ volleyball team advanced to the 3A provincials ranked ninth in the province.

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

In the playoffs, Camrose lost to St. Albert, beat Strathmore and lost to Peace Wapiti to place 10th.

Boys volleyball 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.

In the playoffs, OLMP beat Notre Dame and Oilfields before losing to Edmonton Christian and Millwoods to place fourth at provincials.

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.

In the playoffs, they beat Clear Water Academy before losing to Mallaig.

Then they beat Redwater before losing to St. Thomas More. Bashaw ended provincials in sixth place.

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

In the playoffs, New Norway lost to Two Hills and Airdrie prior to beating St. Mary’s to place 11th in the provincials.

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The OLMP Royals earned silver medals at the 2A girls volleyball provincials. Members of the team include from back row left, Chloe (hostess/team cheerleader) coach Brooke Lindmark, Jayla Kelndorfer, Shaefer Broughton, Reagan Ross, Keeley Lamson, Kolby Zimmer, Macy Van Brabant, Eden Zarski and Haley (hostess/team cheerleader). Front row from left, Ainsley Campbell, Emma Hoyme, Mina Fowler, Darby Soch, Allie Armstrong, Presley Charchun and Emma Armstrong. Missing is assistant coach Sarah Kjos.

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Setter Mina Fowler sets up the offence for an attack at provincials. OLMP came home with silver medals to cap off a very successful season.

Bruins drop game to Devon

By Murray Green

The Devon Barons defeated Camrose Bruins 6-2, November 25.

Although Carter Burton of the Bruins scored first, Devon took command of the game with two goals to take the lead before the first period ended.

After the Barons netted a short handed marker, David Jacobsen scored the second tally for Camrose.

It was all Devon in the third period as they scored two power play goals before adding an empty net marker.

However, it was Wetaskiwin’s turn in the third as they netted three goals to just one for Camrose. Brett Njaa scored the lone goal for the Bruins as the score ended 7-3.

Goalie Connor Dobberthien stopped

54 out of 60 shots fired at him. Camrose recorded 38 shots on goal.

Home games at the Max McLean Arena begin at 8 p.m. Games are on Friday, December 8 versus Bonnyville; Saturday, January 6 against Lacombe and Saturday, February 3 against Red Deer.

Bear tracks The Bruins are holding an online Facebook auction until December 8 at www.facebook.com/camrosebruins.

When the Bruins play Bonnyville, December 8, it is Christmas jersey night.

Fans are asked to bring a pair of mitts and macaroni and cheese to make noise during the game when the Bruins score.

After the game all the dinners will be donated to the Food Bank.

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GivingTuesday taken to heart

By Lori Larsen

On Tuesday, November 28, communities around the globe celebrated GivingTuesday, the world’s largest generosity movement which has grown since inception in 2012 to inspire people all over the world, to give in any way they can.

Locally not-for-profit organizations, including the Camrose Women’s Shelter Society (CWSS), were the recipient of generous donations from Camrose Energy, wanting to inspire everyone in the community to give when, where and how they can.

“In 2020, Camrose Women’s Shelter partnered with Camrose Energy (CE) through their Community Partner Program to raise funds to install solar panels on the shelter,” explained Camrose Women’s Shelter executive director Nora-Lee Rear. “Camrose Energy commits 10 per cent of their profits toward their Community Partner Program and every customer who chooses to sign up with CE, chooses which organization to donate their 10 per cent to.”

The Camrose Women’s Shelter received a donation of $10,000 towards the solar project the Shelter is hoping to install within the next year.

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Camrose Women’s Shelter executive director Nora-Lee Rear, left, accepted a donation of $10,000 from Camrose Energy owner/operator Denise Hawkins to be used towards the Shelter solar installation project.

long-term residual fundraising opportunity for the Shelter.”

Camrose Energy took the goal of GivingTuesday to heart, with other donations, including one to the Bailey Theatre for $1,000 which will be used towards the “Burn the Mortgage” campaign and one to Battle River Watershed Alliance for $3,000. Those funds will be used to cover the cost of buses used for transporting students back and forth to a variety of educational programs and events hosted by the Battle River Watershed Alliance.

GivingTuesday was founded in Canada in 2013 by CanadaHelps. org, GIV3 and several other partners and has inspired movements in over 80 countries. In 2022, 47 local communities participated in movements across Canada, with $50.5 million donated online (for

reporting platforms) in Canada on November 29.

There are so many organizations within the City of Camrose and Camrose County that provide vital services to those in need in our communities that could benefit from any donation of time, resources or funds.

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Trojans’ volleyball girls place top 10 at provincials

By Murray Green

École Camrose Composite High School Trojans girls’ volleyball team wrapped up their season at the provincial championship in Strathmore.

“The girls went in as a top 10 ranked team in the province and finished the tournament as a top 10 team. We set a goal of trying to improve on our ninth ranking and didn’t quite get there, but we had a great tournament regardless. We were competitive in every match. We pushed the eventual fifth ranked finishing team, St. Albert

Catholic, to a close three set match. I was so proud of how the entire team competed all weekend. Our last month of volleyball was awesome, second place at our home tournament, where we finished higher than the provincial silver medalist, staying undefeated in league play and becoming zone champs, to saying we’re one of the 10 best 3A teams in the province,” said athletic director Graeme Thain.

“Our senior volleyball teams competed at their zone tournaments on November 18. Our boys

travelled to Lacombe, while our girls hosted their championship. The boys were in tough as the host school, Central Alberta Christian High School, is the number one ranked 3A team in the province. Our boys went into the tournament as the fifth ranked team with a goal of getting to a semifinal. They had competitive matches all day winning their two round robin matches and then faced Stettler in a semifinal which they also won. In the final, they did face the host school and lost, but overall had a great zone champion-

ship finishing with a silver medal,” said Thain.

“Our senior girls volleyball team set a goal early in the season of wanting to host zones, the number one team in league gets to host the zone championship.

They definitely earned that right going undefeated in league play, in fact, they only dropped two sets in six matches. That set up a semifinal game against Ponoka, who we beat in league in straight sets less than two weeks ago. We dropped the first set and had to battle back to win the second set. In the third

set to 15, we were down 139. To the girls’ credit they never gave up in the match.

We got a side out and one of our rookie Grade 10 players, Eve Sexton, went back to serve and served five straight points, the last one being an outright ace. That comeback win gave us a ton of confidence going into the final against H. J. Cody from Sylvan Lake, who was the one team that gave us trouble in league play. We led from the get go, played with confidence and won the zone championship in two straight sets,” coach Thain said.

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St. Mary’s at 60 per cent with surgical services

By Murray Green

Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose is trying to get back to normal as soon as possible.

“I wish to extend my appreciation for the collaborative team efforts to resolve our surgical services disruption at St. Mary’s Hospital. Work on the main issues with instrument

sterilization has been completed, with promising results during preliminary testing,” said site administrator Stacey Brewster.

“We will commit to 60 per cent capacity of the elective surgical slate for the week of December 4 to 8, with some modifications.

Emergency surgical procedures are handled on a

case-to-case basis, pending the required instrumentation. There continues to be no concerns for patient safety at this time and we will continue to provide progress updates. I would like to thank everyone for their understanding as we continue to work towards full surgical service resumption.”

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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: 780-672-4428 or via email to: aleckie@camrose.ca.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 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.

Junior Kodiaks silence Drayton Valley Thunder

By Murray Green

Camrose Kodiaks doubled the Drayton Valley Thunder 4-2 in Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) action on November 24.

Forward Blake Green scored the winner late in the third period and added an empty net tally for his second and third goals of the season.

In the opening period, Odin George and Carter Matthews scored for the Kodiaks, but the Thunder was heard late in the first period and mid way through the third to tie the

contest at 2-2.

Goalie Charlie Zolin stopped 26 of 28 shots he faced. Camrose recorded 38 shots on goal.

The Kodiaks also lost 3-0 to Calgary on November 26. The Canucks scored two goals in the second and added another in the third frame.

Goalie Zolin turned away 27 of 30 shots directed his way. Camrose recorded 41 shots on goal.

The Kodiaks are at home against

Sherwood Park on December 5, Brooks on December 9 (6 p.m.), Spruce 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 Kodiaks’ defencemen Lucas Lemieux and Cooper Sharp were both named to the Canada West team for the World Junior A Hockey Challenge in Truro, Nova Scotia, on December 10 to 17.

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A love of horses led to making hearses

By Murray Green

Anita Domoslai, who recently moved from Camrose to Tofield, builds model horse and buggies to reflect our history.

“The first time I thought about making an old-fashioned horses pulling a hearse replica came after watching a movie called The Garment Jungle. I saw this hitch of eight black horses in front of the church. I think it was a mafia killing.

I said to myself, one of these days I want to make one of those,” said Anita.

The Garment Jungle is a 1957 American crime film directed by Vincent Sherman and starring Lee J. Cobb, Kerwin Mathews, Gia Scala, Richard Boone and Valerie French.

“I raised a family of eight children, so it wasn’t until 2005 that I was able to make one. The very first one I made is sitting in Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home in Edmonton. He (Bill Connelly) has about 30 or 40 of my pieces on display. I made funeral wagons and horse drawn hearses for him. He has three funeral homes and the one downtown is like a museum with all of the coaches we made for him. He since passed away, but they are still there,” shared Anita.

“My first was a four horse hitch with a driver. I used Fonzie as the driver. If you go to the funeral home you will see it on a table in a plexi-glass holder,” she laughed.

Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli, better known as Fonzie or The Fonz, is a fictional character played by Henry Winkler in the American sitcom Happy Days (197484). The doll was created in 1976.

“After that I painted hundreds of horses. I used to go to antique, horse and gun shows to sell them. The last two that I made are horses with sleighs hauling wood.

I made two before Christmas last year for my friends in Alliance. I made a sleigh with one horse as well. Now I’m working on another Christmas sleigh with one horse to display at my old folks residence. I won’t be making anymore new ones because of the lack of space,

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Anita Domoslai started working with horses on the farm at a young age. Later in life, she started to horse around with her hobby, making hearses, wagons and sleighs for her miniature horses.

I will just finish a few that I have started. I don’t have a bandsaw anymore,” added Anita, who is 86.

“I grew up on a farm and know a lot about horses. So, I like horses. I’m not sure how I got infatuated with funeral coaches.

I don’t know why, but it has been in my head for all those years. I had to do it. I went to the big Irricana Farm Show and one of Bill’s sons came and saw my display. I wasn’t intending to sell it. I just had the hearse on display and was selling the painted horses. He asked my late husband if the display was for sale. My husband kiddingly said if you have $1,200 it is for sale.

He wrote the cheque right away on the spot. I was shocked,” she stated.

“Bill, who was 80 at that time, got back to me and asked if I had anymore for sale. I told him about my stagecoach with four horses.

He asked to come and look at them, we were in Torrington at the time. He said

would you take $250 for it and I said sure because he gave me $1,200 for the other one,” Anita explained.

“I wasn’t expecting that, he was just a lovely old man.”

Anita said she made more than 30 teams for Bill alone. “I used to work on these all of the time. I made a few wedding coaches in white as well. I went to an Al Oeming sale to get a hearse.

I bid $15,000, but didn’t get it, the hearse eventually went for $45,000 and went to Montana,” she said.

“My husband passed away about five years ago and he was my guy for making all of the baseboards for the display to mount them on. He also made wheels for me, although I could do them myself. He was a harness maker for 44 years,” Anita said.

“I started with my love of horses. I made an ambulance with horses that looked like the 1800s units.

What takes the longest is the hitches. I use leather and I have to make every-

thing. The rings are hard to find as well. It takes about 100 hours to make each display of horses and wagon. I even cut my own wood for the sleigh shown hauling it,” said Anita.

“If I can see a picture

of something, I can paint or build it. My children all have a wagon, so I may donate one to the museum in Camrose. Somebody even bought one to request to put their ashes in it when they go,” Anita laughed.

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Concern voiced over downtown tree lights

By Lori Larsen

During the public commentary session of the City of Camrose November 20 regular council meeting, downtown business owner, Diane Lindroth, requested council consider the reinstallation of the decorative tree lights on the trees lining Main Street.

The lights, which were purchased by the Downtown Camrose Business Association using both a City grant and Downtown Camrose funding, were removed after the vote by a majority of downtown businesses to disband the Association.

Lindroth referred to a letter and accompanying list of signatures, that was sent to Mayor PJ Stasko and City of Camrose council members on October 25 requesting the tree lights be permanently re-installed prior to Midnight Madness occurring on November 24.

“The nature of our business allows us to mingle and converse with our customers and we hear on an ongoing basis that they miss the lights and don’t understand why they were removed,” said Lindroth.

Lindroth said that they have also heard from newcomers to Camrose that the image of the vibrant lights downtown was one of the deciding factors for them to move to Camrose.

“With the many hits in recent years to the well-being of businesses, the small businesses in our downtown could certainly use another incentive to remind people to come downtown.

“The rate of businesses leaving Main Street causes great concern to us, particularly what may occur after the Christmas season.”

In speaking as a downtown business owner, Lindroth said that the retailers and eating establishments in the area would certainly appreciate any and all assistance from our City Hall.

“We appreciate that Economic Development Camrose is very much doing what they can to assist small business in Camrose.

We feel the re-installation of the lights would be a very simple step towards

that goal and, at the same time, put the revitalization of downtown back on track.”

Lindroth noted that the lights were (in part) purchased by the Downtown Business Association through an additional tax levied by the City on the businesses in the Downtown Business Development area.

“We feel that this imposed tax puts an onus of accountability on the City of Camrose for the asset purchased through this levy by the Board and directors of the now defunct Downtown Business Association.

“We also believe the lights belong to the member businesses that faithfully paid the imposed levy.”

She remarked that as a member (of the then Downtown Camrose Business Association) who voted to maintain the Downtown Camrose Business Association, she felt they have been unjustly penalized through the removal of the lights and that unless the lights are recovered and reinstalled, the money spent on the purchase is hardearned money wasted.

“We have been informed that the lights have been sold, but no information about to whom and for what price has been offered.

We have also been told by a previous board member that the assets (Downtown Business Association) must be frozen for two years, which would suggest that the sale of the lights should not have been finalized to date.”

Lindroth said that information obtained indicated that the lights are being stored at Team Electrical, the company previously paid to install the lights.

“Therefore, there should be no difficulty for the City of Camrose to simply retrieve and reinstall the lights.

“While other cities are currently spending thousands of dollars to beautify and actively enhance their cities by lighting their streets with decorative lighting, why would Camrose choose to

do the opposite?

“We respectfully request that the lights be retrieved, reinstalled for the Christmas season, and subsequently be maintained by the City for the benefit and enjoyment of all citizens and visitors to our City for years to come.”

Following Lindroth’s presentation, Council discussed matter C1 (raised from D5 during adoption of the agenda) Correspondence from Citizens for Lights–request to re-install Downtown Camrose Decorative Lights permanently.

Councillor Joy-Anne Murphy inquired as to whether or not the lights were actually sold.”

Councillor David Francoeur said it was his understanding they were sold.

Murphy inquired as to whether or not it actually is a requirement that assets be frozen for two years.

City of Camrose Community Development general manager Patricia MacQuarrie replied that she did not recall seeing anything in the (Downtown Association) regulations that assets need to be frozen for two years.

“I think the two-year clause came, after a vote was held, that there was a two-year moratorium before another vote could be held.

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as far as I am aware, the way the regulations are written is that at the end of the expiry period of Downtown Camrose Association, all remaining assets that were in the hands of Downtown Camrose Association, at that point, were to be transferred to the City,” explained MacQuarrie, adding that there was a report that came through Finance to council indicating how much money was transferred and that there were no physical assets remaining.

Murphy asked, “So the City does not have possession of these lights, I’m just a little confused as to why Team Electrical has them.

Did Team Electrical purchase them?”

Mayor PJ Stasko pointed out, “This is not a function of the City. It was a separate society from the City.”

Councillor Francoeur said, to his knowledge, the lights are being stored by Team Electrical. “They know of, or were hired by, the purchaser to keep them there.”

City of Camrose manager Malcolm Boyd clarified, “From the City’s perspective, when Downtown Camrose was disestablished, they had a requirement to basically close up shop, finish their budgeting, deal with their assets and then turn their

accounts over to the City.

And my understanding is, that happened and the report was brought to council stating that ‘this’ amount of funding has been returned.

If you will recall, we recommended that it be used for future Downtown Camrose finishes.”

Murphy inquired as to how much that funding is and who would now be responsible for any Downtown beautification projects or initiatives.

Boyd stated that any Downtown beautification projects or initiatives would fall under Community Development.

MacQuarrie reported that the current amount left over from the Downtown Camrose Association is $5,700, which is in a reserve fund to be allocated in the future.

MacQuarrie indicated that some of the funding remaining from the Downtown Camrose Association was used to create the banner that is now installed on 50 Street, and that currently the only area under Community Development where the decorative lights may fall would be under the Small Business Grants the City provides annually to be used to support beautification projects across the City through an application process.

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The Huntington Society of Canada Camrose Chapter would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who assisted in our fundraising efforts for 2023.

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to everyone who participated, sponsored, A very special volunteered or donated to our multiple fundraisers this year. While our goal is to raise funds to assist with Huntington’s research and support for those affected with HD, we also strive to increase awareness in our community.

Together, with your support we raised over $38,000!

Here are the highlights from 2023: February 21, 2023 – Proceeds donated from Rosalind 4-H Club Pancake Supper Month of May: • Light it up for HD Campaign – lights and signs around Camrose to raise HD awareness.

• The Sweeterie donating a portion of sales of Ingrid and Gretel’s Moon Dragon Lemonade May 12, 2023 – Shop for A Cause • Camrose Energy • The Sweeterie • Lakehouse Naturals Soap Company • Trendy Walrus • Nutters • Vinesations May 19, 2023 – Wild Rose Co-op BBQ June 17, 2023 – Neveah Campbell’s Lemonade Stand June 17, 2023 – 12th Annual Huntington’s Golf Tournament (contributors listed below) November/December 2023 – Supporters of our 2023 Amaryllis Campaign ABC Fire Hauser Home Hardware Alberta Tails Dachshunds Innovative Kitchens & Bathrooms ARKK Engineering Corp J&L Laundromat & Hair Salon Association for Life-Wide Living of Alberta Jackie Lovely Avonroy Auctions Jackie Newstead & Family Back 40 Distillery Jeff McCaan Battle River Brewery Gerry & Rose Campbell Battle River Sports Excellence Joanne Petersen Beier Cousins John & Lilas Bielopotocky BG Group John’s Shopmobile Blue Mango Hair & Makeup JTB Electric Ltd. Bob & Wanda Kawalilak K&S Tools (Snap On Tools - Kevin Peters) Boston Pizza Kal Tire Boulder Design Keith & Carol Bratke Buck & Tannis McMillan Lamb Ford Buckskins Emporium Larry & Karen Campbell Burgar Funeral Home Lionel Campbell, Neveah GraumanCam Foss/Darrin Staal Campbell, Campbell Farms (Dean & Dale) Nadine, Addison, Nolan Cardinal Camrose Booster Mark & Faye Yuha Camrose Chrysler Master Your Life Camrose Kodiaks McDonald Aggregates Camrose Machine & Welding Meridian Manufacturing Camrose Overtime Taphouse Nails by Terri & Mia Bella Hair Studio Camrose Physiotherapy & Sports Clinic Noreen Foss & Family Camrose Registries Norsemen Inn Camrose Rona Nu Floors Carol Hycha Nutrien Ag Solutions Central Agencies Insurance Old Prospector Distilling Central Agencies Realty Ray Arc Welding Chemco Electrical Contractors REMAX Cher Sharkey Design Co. Rios Spa CNT Contracting Rob & Shauna Campbell Coal Creek Golf Course Rob Gaffney Country Garden Liquor Store Ron & Donna Beier Crystal Glass Canada Roots Hair Co D&D Vehicle Sales Rosalind Elks D-2 Electrical Round Hill Elks Dale Campbell Trucking Round Hill WI Dales Liquor Store Royal Bank Camrose Dan & Elizabeth Adrian Sally Derry Daryl Campbell & Nancy Lohr UFA - Sharek Enterprises Ltd DLC Services Shift Innovations and Controls Doreen Foss & Jim Banack Silver Creek Golf Course Double Dam Golf Course Strebs Auto Inc Supply Doug & Donna Yuha Theresa Koughan Doug & Joanne Zarski Timberline Roofing Doug, Cory & Brad Campbell & Family Tofield Packers Dr. Cloarec Professional Corp.

Tom & Joanne Banack E&L Autobody Tom Banack Construction Eldon Campbell / Goldbar Contractors Tom Zarski (Vallen) Fix Auto Sherwood Park The Piano Man Fountain Tire Val Lesoway Georgina Orcheski WCI Bus Gunron Inspection West End Vision Credit Union Happy Hens Wideman Paint & Décor Harley’s Liquor Store Wild Rose Co-op With the overwhelming support in 2023, we apologize if we missed recognizing anyone. We are excited and hopeful for another successful year in 2024.

For more information on Huntington Disease or if you would like to donate, see hdcamrose.ca or visit Huntington Society of Canada Camrose Chapter Facebook page.

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko, right sitting, is joined

by Erin Moch, left sitting, and back left to right Camrose Association for Community Living (CAFCL) Community Disability Support Worker Austin Baker, CAFCL executive director Robin Good and board member Mardell Olson for the signing of the proclamation recognizing December 3 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

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Councillor Don Rosland spoke in favour of moving the matter forward for further consideration.

Councillor DJ Ilg and Lana Broker echoed the thoughts of Murphy and Rosland, and spoke in favour of allocating some funds for quotes on the cost of either purchasing the previous lights or purchasing new lights and installing them.

Boyd explained, “The resource to do this by City staff in time for Christmas season is a stretch, given the other year-end time budget activities we have on the go. I would suggest this is something we could plan for the 2024 Christmas season.

“When the Downtown Camrose Association was doing this, it would have been done differently than when the City would do this. We (City) don’t have power everywhere so that power is going to have to come from businesses. Does that mean we need agreements with businesses and consideration about where liability falls with any issues?

“There are costs associated with this. I am not trying to say we shouldn’t do this, everybody likes the lights, I am just trying to say it will be difficult to do on a shoestring.”

Boyd also noted that he had been informed by members of Downtown Camrose Association (when it existed) that the reason they were able to maintain the lights was because they had electricians on the Board who were able to maintain them and keep them operating. “That is a resource that we currently don’t budget for.”

Councillor Lucas Banack said although he too loves the lights and would be in favour of them returning, his concern is it would create inquiries from businesses outside of downtown area asking why Downtown is being favoured. “I think that is going to be a real concern.”

MacQuarrie noted that originally when Downtown Camrose Association considered the lights for downtown Camrose, it was a significantly long process that included not only the purchase of the lights but proper installation.

Council requested administration bring a report back to a future council meeting regarding all considerations of the possibility of installing decorative lights on the trees on Main Street.

Brian Michael Pozerniuk

Brian Michael Pozerniuk of Camrose, Alberta, was born on October 10, 1957.

He passed away on November 30, 2023, in Camrose at the age of 66 years.

His is survived by his wife Kathy; children Shawn (Erin), Shelley, Kevin (Keara) and Skylar (Robert); six grandchildren; father Harry; brother Wayne (Donna); numerous family and friends.

He was predeceased by his mother Stella, sister-in-law Connie Marcinkoski and brother-in-law Eric Gerlach.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Camrose, with Rev. Kris Schmidt as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Camrose Valleyview Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Stollery Children’s Hospital or to the St. Francis Xavier Church Building Fund.

International Day for Persons with Disabilities

By Lori Larsen

On November 23, Camrose Association For Community Living (CAFCL) hosted a “Let’s Talk” event at the Bailey Theatre, in celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

The event was made possible through a grant received by the Government of Alberta and featured three local mothers sharing their thought provoking stories of having children with disabilities and what they have learned and what they want people to do.

“The main message was for the Camrose community to be inclusive of everyone no matter what their differences are,” said CAFCL public relations manager Cherilyn Sharkey. “The audience participated in asking questions to the ladies. It was a great night.”

In 1992, December 3 was proclaimed as International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a global celebration acknowledging the many achievements, persons with disabilities have made. Recognizing this day also builds awareness of critical issues related to the rights and wellbeing in all aspects of society for persons with disabilities.

This year’s theme for International Day of Persons with Disabilities is “United in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for, with, and by persons with disabilities.”

For more information on the International Day for Persons with Disabilities visit the website at www.idpwd.com.au/about/about-idpwd.

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Karl Robert Cordes

May 9, 1938 ~ November 25, 2023 Karl Cordes of New Norway, Alberta, was born on May 9, 1938 in Germany; he passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital on November 25, 2023, at the age of 85, with his wife, Rita, by his side.

Karl married his childhood sweetheart, Rita, on January 26, 1962.

They continued their lives together and built their farm. They were blessed with three children, Olaf, Stephanie and Joe. Karl and Rita and their children immigrated from Germany in 1980, and made their new home on their farm near New Norway.

Farming was Karl’s passion and he was blessed to live that out amongst good friends in the community of New Norway.

He expressed his love of farming to everybody he met and was extremely proud that his two sons and the next generation embraced that passion as well and are continuing on with his legacy.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Rita; his children Olaf (Clarice), Stephanie (Derek) Bloxham and Joe (Cheryl); his grandchildren Kayla (Tyler) Breker, Jackie (Jordan) Stotz, Kyle, Kassy, Rachel (Dylan) DeVries and Nathaniel; three greatgrandchildren Eleanor, Clarke and Rowan; his younger sister Hannelore (Claus) Petersen; and numerous nieces and nephews in Germany. Karl was predeceased by his parents Olga and Karl; and stepfather Oskar.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Burgar Memorial Chapel, 4817-51 Avenue, Camrose, officiated by Rev. Bev Swanson.

The family wants to send a special thank you to the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Karl’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation.

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Donna Badry

Donna Badry of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on November 30, 2023, in Camrose at the age of 80 years.

She is survived by her siblings Marlene, David (Penny), Dan (Sandy), Theresa (Darryl), Linda (Dwayne), Mary Lou (Brent), Keith (Jacquie), Margaret Ann and Joanne; sisters-in-law Peggy, Lorraine and Mona; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Donna was predeceased by her parents Norbert and Mary; brothers Ron, Ralph, Jack and Paul; and brother-in-law Sylvester Martz.

A Prayer Vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023, at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Camrose with Rev. Kris Schmidt as Celebrant.

Memorial donations may be made to the Special Olympics Camrose or the charity of one’s choice.

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.

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Ruth Pearson

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Morris Bjorgan

Morris Bjorgan of Tofield, AB, passed away November 27, 2023, at the age of 97 years.

He is survived by his wife Joyce Mackie; children Terry Bjorgan, Christie (Marvin) Green and Lisa (Francis) Lalonde; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, numerous family and friends.

Morris was predeceased by parents Halsten and Clara and siblings Gordon, Ken, Helen, and Verna.

Funeral service details will be announced at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

In loving memory of

Adeline Annette Hauber

December 10, 1940 ~ December 6, 2022 The Broken Chain We little knew the day that God was going to call your name.

In life, we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone.

For part of us went with you The day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

By Ron Tranmer

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The cost of an item is one of the most important concerns of want ad readers.

Ads showing prices are ones which get results. Giving a price also serves to “weed out” those buyers not in your price range.

Be Accessible

Including a telephone number or address puts you in touch with potential buyers.

Be sure to state the hours you can be reached: a caller who can’t get through the first time often won’t call again.

Don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or problems you may have regarding advertising. Our professionally trained sales staff know the ropes, and would be happy to pass their know-how on to you. That’s why we’re here to help you get the results you deserve.

Call 780-672-3142 4925-48 Street, Camrose ads@camrosebooster.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS 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.

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

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

TO GIVE AWAY FRIENDLY, MULTICOLOURED KITTENS – 10 weeks old, litter trained. Pics available Call/text 780-226-5415.

9-MONTH-OLD – friendly spayed female cat. 780-781-1040.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED 2ND BEST PAINTER IN TOWN – 30 years’ experience for all your painting needs. Call Rick the Painter, 780-672-0391.

SERVICES SELF-INKING STAMPS – Every shape, size, and colour.

We deliver, right to your office. Camrose Booster Ltd., 4925-48 St., Camrose. Call us at 780-672-3142.

DSS CONSTRUCTION Don’t put off those projects any longer! Give me a call and we can plan together.

Devin Meakins, Ph. 780-853-1080 McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD. Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded Where your business is appreciated 780-672-5242, Camrose THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK TAILORING in Camrose Tues. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thurs. Evening and Sat.:

By Appointment Closed: Sun., Mon. and Holidays Please call 780-672-4793

J.D.’s SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, SALES & SERVICE – Ph. 780-672-7649.

LaCRIA TRUCKING Potable Water Hauling Residential, Commercial, Oilfield Gerald and Marla Steinwand, Owners PHONE 780-679-9134 CAMROSE HANDYMAN SERVICES Call for free estimate Rates $30 for first hour $20/hr. after plus materials Don 604-798-2111

FOR RENT FOR RENT ADS NOW UPLOADED TO The Camrose Booster Website DAILY! DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE – 4917-50 Street. Second floor with reception area, lunch room and two private offices.

Elevator. $950/mo. includes utilities. 780-679-5085.

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

Nicely decorated, air conditioned. $2110/mo., triple net. Clean, dry storage space in basement also available. Available immediately.

Call Blain or Don at 780-6723142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business.

2-BEDROOM APARTMENT – In excellent condition!

Perfect for seniors. The suite has stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer, blinds and one parking stall. Heat, water, garbage pick up, Telus TV and internet included. Building has an elevator and social room. No smoking building. Call 780-233-0224 for more info or to set up a viewing.

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

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.

STORAGE SPACE – in Downtown Camrose. Secure, clean, dry, heated storage space on main floor in office building.

Easy access. 124 sq. ft. $200/mo.

Available immediately. Call Blain or Don at 780-672-3142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business.

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION – Excellent location, close to University and city centre. Be sure to view this lovely 2-bedroom. Quiet, top floor with balcony. Redecorated, stove, fridge, dishwasher and window coverings. No pets, no smoking. Owner managed, quick showing. 780679-2170.

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.

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

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

Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

BOOSTER CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS!

CALGARY STAMPEDE – Commemorative Model 1894 Winchester 6.5” barrel. 32 Special. $2,200. 780-781-4417.

AUTO DADS – LOOKING FOR A CAR WITHOUT A BACK SEAT? Count on our classifieds.

We match up buyers and sellers.

Phone the Camrose Booster, 780-672-3142.

BOATS, RVS and TRAILERS LOVE CAMPING, BUT TIRED OF SHOVELLING SNOW OFF THE AWNING IN MAY? Say goodbye to your Gulfstream! Move it fast with a Camrose Booster classified.

780-672-3142.

You supply the photo in person or by email (ads@camrosebooster.com) and we will add it to your classified advertisement at absolutely no extra charge.

ONLY applies to: Auto, Boats, RVs, Motorcycles, ATVs, Pets/Pet Supplies, Lost and Found, Rentals, Livestock, Machinery, Household, Real Estate and Misc.

4925-48 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1L7 Phone 780-672-3142 • Fax 780-672-2518 Email ads@camrosebooster.com

Always better – Always better read!

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 5, 2023 – Page 22

EDUCATION HELP

MNW

ACCOUNTING & TAX PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT

We are now recruiting for the position of

Administrative Assistant

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.

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.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Battle River Watershed Alliance staff Susanna Bruneau, from left, Morgan Lievers and Kandra Forbes received $3,000 from Camrose Energy, through its Community Partner Donations, owner Denise Hawkins on Giving Tuesday, November 28. The donation will be put towards the education and literacy programs and bussing costs.

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

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.

DEATHS Karl Robert Cordes of

New Norway, on November 25, at 85 years of age.

Barry Kevin Hefferan of Daysland, formerly of Trinity Bay Bellevue, NL, on November 27, at 49 years of age.

Liese Gohler of Tofield, formerly of Kelowna, Montreal and Germany, on November 27, at 84 years of age.

Morris Bjorgan of Tofield, on November 27, at 97 years of age.

Samuel James Hope of Edmonton, on November 28, at 40 years of age.

Donna Badry of Camrose, on November 30, at 80 years of age.

Br ia n M ichael Pozerniuk of Camrose, on November 30, at 66 years of age.

Augustine Evenson of Camrose, on December 1.

Kenneth Francis Perry of Tofield, on December 2.

BURN MORTGAGE

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Camrose Energy, through its Community Partner Donations, owner Denise Hawkins, right, presented $1,000 to Bailey Theatre Society past president Brab Stroh on Giving Tuesday, November 28. The donation will be put towards the Bailey’s Burn the Mortgage Campaign.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 5, 2023 – Page 23

Tree of Remembrance

By Lori Larsen

Last year marked the inaugural year for the City of Camrose Tree of Remembrance initiative, whereby anyone is invited to hang an ornament on a strategically located tree in the City of Camrose Valleyview Cemetery (4205-53 Street) Centre Island.

Ornaments may be personalized with names, photos or poems in honour of a departed loved one and can be hung on the tree until January 8, 2024.

Recognizing that many people who visit Valleyview Cemetery as a place to go and either pay tribute to someone they know who is buried there or as a quiet place to go and reflect on the lives of those who have passed, City of Camrose Parks Department senior operator/supervisor and municipal arborist Kim Vassberg wanted to offer a tangible way for people to demonstrate their remembrance.

For those wishing to hang an ornament on the tree, note there is no power to the tree; however, solar lights can be used.

All ornaments should be attached securely to the tree, but the City asks that no nails, screws or permanent fixtures be used in order to reduce the risk of damage to the tree.

The City reminds anyone hanging an ornament on the tree that they do so at their own risk and that they can collect the ornament anytime after January 8. Anything not collected after January 15 will be taken down by

City staff.

Signs are posted in the cemetery directing people to the Remembrance Tree, however, if you require assistance or more information, contact the City at 780-672-9195.

In search of an adult version of Elf on a Shelf who moves around at night cleaning the house and doing laundry.

I was sad about my kids growing up, but then I remembered I won't have to do that Elf on a Shelf anymore!

Quick shoutout to all the parents out there currently rummaging around through basement boxes looking for that darn elf.

You are seen.

Free Teen Business Advice: Go house to house every night and move their Elf on a Shelf for them. Charge $5 per night per house. Put the elf in precarious situations and repeat for every house. If you hit 10 houses every night, you'll make $1,250 in December, and all the parents on your block will hail you as a hero!

My Advent calendar is really just counting down the days until I can stop moving that stupid Elf. Pill dispensers are really just the Advent calendar for adults.

I opened the first door of my Advent calendar for Moms and a tiny pile of dirty laundry fell out.

What happened to the thief who stole a Christmas Advent Calendar?

He got 25 days.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The City of Camrose Tree of Remembrance brings a degree of peace for those who have lost loved ones.

Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week

Well-maintained family home

By Lori Larsen

Parents – Elf on the Shelf isn't just for this Christmas. It's for every single Christmas until your kids are grown.

Think before you buy!

This well-maintained home, centrally located near schools and parks, would be the ideal location for your family.

First impressions are everything, and this home’s immaculate care says it all. The attractive curb appeal sets the stage for the incredibly well kept home.

The bright and airy interior makes the home feel warm and welcoming.

The large living room features wall to front door windows that flood the room with natural light.

The u-shaped kitchen has plenty of counter space and cabinets for preparing family meals with an adjacent dining area.

Three bedrooms and a four-piece main bathroom on the main level, provide lots of room for the family.

A back door leads out to the large backyard where the family can spend

Matthew Mayer

time enjoying the great outdoors on the concrete patio with gas hookup for barbecuing.

The lower level is nearly complete with a huge recreation room where the family can gather for games or movie time. Two extra spaces feature built-in shelving and cabinets–one would be great for a hobby room and the other for a good-sized laundry area. A threepiece bathroom is handy for future children’s bedrooms.

You will really appreciate the single car garage on those cold winter days. There is ample room beside for parking an extra vehicle or RV. This home, located at 4609-61 Street and priced at $279,900, has plenty of potential. Join Matthew Mayer at an open house on Thursday, December 7, from 3 until 5 p.m., and Saturday, December 9, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Or, for a private viewing, contact Matthew at:

Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or 780-781-7088 Cell

Hear me out: An Advent calendar for moms of teenagers, but instead of filling it with chocolate, each day you get a cup, spoon or phone charger returned from your kid's bedroom.

According to my chocolate Advent calendar, there are only four days left until Christmas.

I don't have an Advent calendar, so I'm just opening cupboard doors and eating whatever's in there.

Tis the season to decorate!

My wife wanted a Christmas tree in every room of the house, but I said, "Nah, that's overkill," so we compromised and there's a Christmas tree in every room.

Christmas decor isn't meant to be sleek and minimalist. It's supposed to look like joy threw up all over your house.

My husband said the new Christmas throw pillows I bought really tie the whole room together, so if you're wondering how many years of marriage it takes to wear down a husband, it's 14.

A couple should not marry each other until they set up a Christmas tree together.

Today my husband and I were walking through the Christmas section at Canadian Tire and he had the audacity to say that we already had a lot of Christmas decorations at home! That is not how the Christmas section works! The decorations choose us, not the other way around!

My wife was planning on climbing the tree in our front yard to hang up Christmas lights, but my child cried and begged her not to because it wasn't safe. It was such a warm, caring moment … until she suggested I climb the tree instead.

Dads: "Turn off the lights!

You're the reason our power bill is so high!"

Dads in December: "Everybody, come look at all the lights I put up.

You'll need your sunglasses!"

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 5, 2023 – Page 24

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

centralagenciesrealty.com

Inc.

OPEN HOUSE

CAMROSE HOMES

Thursday, December 7 2:00 to 3:30 pm 3324-50A Street Close

“New zero step, Model 1244!”

NEW LISTIN

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

Thursday, December 7 3:00 to 5:00 pm Saturday, December 9 11:00 am to 1:00 pm 4609-61 Street

“Home of the week, see page 23!”

NEW LISTIN

G!

CENTRALLY LOCATED, FULLY FINISHED … walking distance to three schools. Immaculate original-owner home. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Single garage, RV parking, large lot. Vacant with immediate possession!

Asking $279,900 A2096001

Saturday, December 9 11:00 am to 1:00 pm 7017-50 Avenue

NEW LISTIN

G!

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

FARM

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

SOLD

G!

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

NEW LISTIN 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

G!

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

OUT OF TOWN

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

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

COMMERCIAL 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

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

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

SOLD

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

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

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

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

MULTI FAMILY

NEW PRICE!

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 $429,900 A2052132

Graham Wideman

780-679-8384

Beautiful Bungalows by

Battle River Homes

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

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

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

Don’t miss the featured Home of the Week on page 23!

Demand for houses in Camrose is high!

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!

CENTRAL AGENCIES REALTY

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

Inc.

AWESOME COMMUNITY & LIFESTYLE

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

Matthew Mayer

NEW SHOW HOME Come See!

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

Thursday, December 7 2:00 to 3:30 pm 3324-50A Street Close

SOLD Matt Banack

780-608-9733

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

ZERO

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

Model 1244 asking $421,620 A2033610

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

M AVAILABLE FULL BA SE SOON! • Full basement model

Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed

780-781-7088

• 4-car man cave • Double lot A2044898

NEW COMMUNITY ADULT LIVING

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

ENT!

• 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

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

We offer Multiple Listing Service

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

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

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

www.realtor.ca

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

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

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