2023
Vol. LXXII, No. 11
32 Pages
February 6, 2024
Two Ursulas (Brittany Johnson, left, and Kate Down, right) show just how nasty they can be as the two lovely Ariels (Jaidan Burnstad and Shinji Cowan, centre) and Sebastian the Crab (Brian Dumont, front) look on. Shinji and Kate can be seen in the matinee performances on February 10 and 11, and evening performances on February 8, 16, and 17; while Jaidan and Brittany can be seen in the matinee performances on February 17 and 18, and evening performances on February 9, 10 and 15.
Inside Who Can I Count On? Page 6 Out and About Pages 12 and 13 City of Camrose Pages 14 and 15 Your Financial Future Pages 17 to 19 On the Road Pages 20 and 21 Obituaries Pages 23 to 25 Classifieds Pages 27 to 30 Central Agencies Realty Inc. Pages 31 and 32
News Features
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Covenant Health named one of the top employers Page 2 Reflections by Bonnie Hutchinson Page 4 Just Sayin' Page 4 Robotic-assisted knee surgery offers patients less pain Page 10 Ask the Chief Page 11 City Planning and Development annual statistics Page 17 Augustana honours the rewards of philanthropy Page 22
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wants to explore working in rural; we want to support our employees with opportunities for development and growth,” said Sarah Cameron, chief human resources officer. “We recognize the collective stress that all of our teams in both rural and urban centres have been under the past few years, and fine tuning our recovery strategy to support our people has been a key focus for us,” she added. Sites across the province have been piloting on-site counselling, including utilizing chaplains for spiritual support, as well as working to make changes to health benefits to improve access to psychological services. St. Mary’s Hospital was opened by the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul in 1924 in response to an invitation from the mayor of Camrose. As demand for services grew, the Sisters expanded the hospital and even began a nursing school to sustain nursing in the community. St. Mary’s Hospital is a modern health care facility that had 617 staff, 85 volunteers, 6,760 outpatient visits, 17,153 emergency visits, 289 births and 76 acute care beds last year.
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Looking with eyes of love One of my favourite issues of The Camrose Booster is the one with little Valentine messages sprinkled throughout, in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Aside from the sentimental and commercial aspects of Valentine’s Day, what I really like is the idea of a day to celebrate and express our affection for others. *** Thinking ahead to Valentine’s Day reminds me of an interview I once saw with novelist and Nobel prizewinner Toni Morrison. One of her best-known books is entitled (appropriately for this month) Beloved. Here is a point Toni Morrison made. She was talking about how we express love to our children. She said that when her children were young, she really wanted to be a good mother who made sure her children were well cared for. As part of that care, whenever she looked at her children, the first thing she did was check to make sure that their faces were clean, their clothes were presentable, their socks matched, and so on. One day she realized two things. First, whenever she looked at her children, in her very first glance she was looking for flaws. That realization made her uncomfortable. The second realization shocked her. She realized that when her children looked back at her, she was always frowning. The expression on her face looked like she thought something was wrong with them. Because of her most frequent first facial expression, they believed she didn’t approve of them. On the day she had that realization, she made a resolution. From that point forward, whenever she saw her children–or anyone else–she made sure that, before she did anything else, she would first look at them with eyes of love. *** On the day I saw that interview, I made a similar resolution. I don’t always remember. Some days if I’m cranky I’m not even sure I want to remember. But I remember often enough to have discovered something interesting. When I consciously choose to look at someone with eyes of love as soon as I see them, something changes in me. It’s like my heart softens and I tap into a wellspring of affection. I suspect that change in me sometimes changes whatever happens next. *** I’ve also tried an experiment. There are several public figures–politicians and celebrities–of whom I do not think highly. In fact, I disapprove of them and their words and actions. I sometimes take glee in thinking of zingers I could say about them. I’ve noticed that when I get into zinger mode, something changes in me–for the worse. I start to notice other things that annoy me. Pretty soon I’m actually looking for things to complain about. “And another thing…” Not good. So here’s my experiment. A while ago, I decided to see if, when I read about or hear or see one of those public figures, in the nanosecond before I start disapproving, I could stop. I’d see if I can look at them or think about them, if not with love, at least with compassion for them being so visible and so subject to many people’s criticism. Sometimes I can do that. And when I do, something changes and softens within me. At a minimum, I’m a happier person. *** During this first week of the month of Love, you might want to try some experiments. Try looking at people with eyes of love or compassion before you say or do anything else. See what happens–inside you. Just saying… *** I’d love to hear from you. If you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics, send an email to Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com. I’ll happily reply within two business days.
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I just read a recent article in your paper regarding the City of Camrose tax process. I think I was the one 2023 appeal and I have to admit I find a few comments made by the city are unfair. Is there any interest in hearing the other side of the story? In our case our house burnt down and the city elected to charge us full rates–even though there was a clear reduction in property value. Travis Culham, Camrose
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There is an old song called “Keep on the Sunny Side of Life.” There are words in the song that say, “There is a dark and sunny side of life, but no matter what sorrow and strife, the sunny side will always shine through.” We live in world where listening to the news rarely includes the sunny side of life. The Camrose community has the blessing of The Camrose Booster who celebrates businesses, organizations, churches, individuals and events by
reporting the good things that connect us and show that there is hope to build a better world and community. On January 25, the Battle River Lending Place Society had its official opening of the Lending Place. It will serve those in need of medical equipment. We want to thank The Booster for their excellent coverage of the preparation for the event and reporting of the grand opening. Erhard Pinno and Glenys Smith, Camrose
Hospital receives new equipment By Murray Green
Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose has a new monitoring fetal and maternal health OBIX system, funded in part by the Sandra Schmirler Foundation. The St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose Foundation provided a grant of $56,140 to the hospital for the purchase and implementation of OBIX on Unit 4–labour and delivery. This purchase was made possible with a $20,000 contribution from the Sandra Schmirler Foundation that was presented at the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling Canadian Open held in Camrose in January 2023. Last May, St. Mary’s Hospital joined hundreds of other health care sites in Alberta by launching the Connect Care system, a new way of electronic charting and sharing health information to improve patient care. With Connect Care, health records are secure and accessible from all partner lo-
cations, giving care teams a more complete picture of a patient’s health history. OBIX is the fetal health surveillance software that integrates into Connect Care and is used throughout Covenant Health and Alberta Health Services (AHS) sites. OBIX monitors fetal and maternal health (fetal heart rate and uterine activity). It allows healthcare providers the ability to assess tracings from a computer/mobile phone and make timely decisions for care. OBIX aids care providers with patient assessments and timely documentation as it integrates into Connect Care. Because OBIX integrates information directly into Connect Care, this software decreases the amount of time health care providers need to spend physically charting. This allows more hands-on nursing care to focus on the patient during the labour and delivery process. The OBIX software allows the care team to assess fetal well-being in the ante-
partum and intrapartum period, including heart rate, heart rate variability, accelerations and decelerations. With more than 300 births per year at St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose, the OBIX has already been put to good use. St. Mary’s Hospital serves a catchment area of over 150,000 people in rural, east central Alberta. “We can treat higher risk patients as we are supported by an obstetrician and full surgical team in the event of surgical intervention being required and newborns, our newest patients, are no exception to charting,” said Stacey Brewster, Camrose site Administrator. “Most importantly, this enables patients to deliver in their home community, keeping their families and supports close,” she added. Having a full labour and delivery service in Camrose at St. Mary’s Hospital aids to remove the pressure from the urban facilities struggling with capacity issues.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster St. Mary’s Hospital staff are monitoring fetal and maternal health with the new OBIX system, funded in part by the Sandra Schmirler Foundation. Representing St. Mary’s Hospital are from left, Kara Pederson, occupational therapist; Dr. Adel El-Khatib, obstetrics and gynecology; Carleen Nelson, Unit 4 manager for labour and delivery, right. Representing the Foundation is Judith O’Shaughnessy, front right, chair of the St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose Foundation.
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• Joanne Olsen and Carmen Person from the Camrose and District Volunteer Action Centre Board surprised Camrose and District Support Services (CDSS) Board Chairman Bill Minor at his office, presenting him with a box of chocolates as a way of saying thank you to CDSS for its support and funding for the volunteer centre. The gesture was made in recognition of Random Acts of Kindness week. • Don Rosland put all his effort into pushing a frozen turkey down the ice in a turkey toss during the Camrose RCMP Curling Bonspiel. He wound up winning the turkey after his bird slid closest to the button at the opposite end of the sheet. The bonspiel attracted a total of 144 curlers and 36 rinks and was, according to RCMP Corporal Mo Griffiths, a big success. Proceeds of the event went to STARS and various other charities. • Members of the 1999 Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors installed by Mayor Norm Mayer are: James Cardiff, President; Lynne Chernin, Past President; Doug Tien, First Vice President; John Browne, Second Vice President; Romonda Kuntz, Third Vice President; and Directors: Pamela Chase, Maurice Francoeur, Morris Henderson, Myles Krueger, Russ Nielson, Bruce Stroh, Tim Forberg, Dan Hertel, John Howard, Diane Tallman, David Taylor and Gordon Wookey.
• Ronning Lodge, Sons of Norway installed Roald Torpe as President. Roald accepted the gavel from E.V. (Chris) Christianson, Past President. Other officers are Cliff Lien, First Vice President; Henry Anderson, Second Vice President; Joyce Malmo, Secretary; and Helen Lien, Treasurer.
• The winners of Macleods Family Store Model Building Contest were announced. All winners were from Camrose. They are: First “Cutty Sark” model by Frank Hohn; second “The Hartford” model by David Ness; third “The Bluenose Schooner” by Doug Taschuk. Honourable mentions were given to models by Donald Francoeur and Frank Collinge. Judging was done by Mr. Hugh Irving, from Camrose Composite High School. Points were awarded for complexity, workmanship, decoration and presentation.
• Ross Shuman, on behalf of the Camrose Jaycees, presented full colour photographs of Christmas displays to the winners in the Jaycees Annual Christmas Light-Up. Winners were Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Olson, of 25 Mt. Pleasant Drive, for best residential; Northwestern Utilities, represented by Gus Mireault, for best decorated commercial; to Eatons, represented by Manager Andy Taschuk, for best store interior; and Rosehaven, represented by Rudy Famulak and Larry Grove, for best institutional.
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Deadline for Entries: Friday, February 9, 5 p.m. We’ll publish the top four entries in our Valentine’s Booster on Tuesday, February 13. The writer of our favourite entry will be specially recognized in this issue. His or her spouse will be awarded the title “Spouse of the Year” and will win:
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Sawbones ready to rock the Bailey By Murray Green
Sawbones is a countrified, blues rockabilly, roots rock quartet formed here in Camrose back in 2018. They will be playing at the Bailey Theatre on Friday, February 9 at 8 p.m. “This will be our second appearance at the Bailey. We featured music from our first album and this concert will feature more of our music that will be on the upcoming album,” explained Terry “Sawbones” Grant. Their 2019 debut album Rejects has been heard around the world through streaming web sites, but it is the live experience where this four-piece band shines. “The big thing at this show will be filming for upcoming videos. That means we need audience participation. The cameras will film the whole show and then we will use some clips for the videos. It will be a live music video. We are going to record a new album in the spring for release in the summer,” shared Terry. Frontman Terry, drummer Jeff Nyback, guitar slinger Curtis Meikle and bassist Chad Charbonneau are preparing for the show with new songs, a new look and new album material for a summer release. “We will introduce the new material and based on the crowd response, it may determine which songs end up on the album. It is also a good litmus test for that. It is good to have a rowdy crowd when you are shooting video. We encourage people to dress up,” added Terry. The historic Bailey Theatre will provide the background for the next phase of
the band. Not only will Sawbones be showcasing some new songs (as well as the tried and true favorites), but a multi-camera video shoot will also take place. One or more music videos will be released this year, showcasing the band, its fans and the Bailey Theatre. “All songs are like children, you like everyone of them. But, the one I’m most excited for ‘Fast Hour Glass’ that has a really upbeat tempo, which is actually a fearful song about aging. I like to take the depressing lyrics and put a really happy melody to it. The song has a sense of humour to it as we are all getting older. The Camrose demographics will relate to the song, I’m sure,” laughed Terry. This quartet is built for the dance floor and they want everyone to get out to be in the videos. “When you go to a Sawbones show, you get entertainment as well as the music. When people pay their hard earned money, they want to be entertained. That is why Sawbones is always dressed up to look like we belong together and do some interacting entertaining. Our goal is have people go home with a smile on their face and some sore feet from dancing,” he added. “Drummer Jeff and myself have been in the band since the beginning. We added Curtis and Chad, both local guys. The Bailey is one of the greatest places you could play. It is a legendary 110year old theatre and has a lot of history. Honestly, it is the jewel of venues in Alberta. It is a honour and pleasure to play there.”
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Robotic-assisted knee surgery offers patients less pain By Murray Green
Robotic-assisted knee surgery offers patients less pain and a quicker recovery time. Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose and Dr. Sunail Kumar started performing roboticassisted surgeries last year after the equipment was installed and he received robotic training. It can be difficult to recover from traditional knee replacement surgery. “The idea behind this technique is to improve outcomes. About 20 per cent of patients are not totally happy with their knee replacement. They still experience pain and swelling, or their knee doesn’t feel right and it doesn’t have the same stability as their other native knee. Now that number is down to about two per cent. They have less discomfort, less swelling and more mobility. The patients tell me that the recovery is quicker and they get back to their activities sooner,” he explained. Robotic-assisted knee surgery is an innovative technique being used with knee replacement patients. It helps surgeons achieve greater precision with bone cuts, better knee balance and better joint alignment than in traditional surgery. The surgery was initiated by Dr. Kumar, an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in knee and hip replacements and performs about 350 surgeries annually. He learned about the robotic-assisted technique last May in Phoenix. Recognizing the technology as a great fit for his clinic, he observed some demonstrations and spent time with a surgeon in nearby Scottsdale to get training and experience. “We spent some time with the surgeons in Phoenix and we were convinced we should do the robotic surgeries right here in Camrose,” he shared. After undergoing further training at a lab in Pittsburgh, he brought the robotics technique back to his patients at St. Mary’s. The first 12 cases were done with an engineer on site, followed by another 12 cases with a robotic-trained company representative. “Now we are doing the surgeries on our own. Honestly, I’m very proud of my team at St. Mary’s Hospital. In my 22 years in Camrose, this team is what I am the most proud. I’m excited about how happy the patients are after the surgery. We are very excited about the possibilities,” Dr. Kumar said. Now Dr. Kumar and his team have become proficient with the innovative method with more than 100 surgeries completed. The team is now so comfortable with robotic-assisted surgery that it has become the only technique used at St. Mary’s. “Every primary knee re-
placement case in Camrose is now done using the robotic-assisted technique,” said Dr. Kumar. “I still do surgeries by hand in Edmonton at the Alberta Surgical Group Hospital. They don’t have robotics, so I still do manual surgeries there,” he explained. “I have noticed a huge difference in recovery (often 50 per cent less), accuracy, and the patients have less pain. If they have hardware in place above the knees, we would have to take that out first in a separate surgery. With this technique, we don’t need to worry about that. Even if they have hardware below the knee, we don’t have to take it out first now. Sometimes in the past, the knees might not have healed straight. Now we can make those straighter and the patients will be able to walk better as well,” Dr. Kumar said. With robotic-assisted technology, Dr. Kumar and his team can provide patients with better surgical outcomes. He has been impressed with the results in follow-up visits at his clinic. “The level of precision from this technique allows for less pain and swelling as well as more stability and quicker recovery. This has changed my entire way of doing surgeries,” added Dr. Kumar. Robotic surgery offers exact planning during surgery regarding bone cuts, deformity correction, knee balancing for ROM and above all stability. “It gives surgeons what they planned for. Another great advantage is if patients have previous femur deformities above the knee or hardware in place from previous surgery, then it is easily done without correcting those deformities or removing hardware,” said Dr. Kumar. “This saves the system lots of time and financial resources. We have noticed quick recovery with gait improvement, stability, excellent movement, less pain and swelling. Patients prepared pre-operatively are discharged the same day. I used to tell patients not to drive for six to eight weeks. Now that is four weeks. “In our short experience with about 100 cases, we are extremely pleased with our results and patient satisfaction. This technique is going to evolve more where patients actually will demand robotic technique,” he said. “In fact, I’m thinking of adding robotic hip replacements in a few weeks. It takes the same program, we just need to add some different information to be put in,” he said. Patients from further away, such as Sherwood Park, want to come to Camrose for surgery. “We make sure people from Camrose and area are taken care of first before adding patients from further away.”
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Dr. Sunail Kumar, left, and registered nurse first assistant Mark Estoesta check the robotics screen for reading and to determine the next plan of action. Inset: anesthesiologist Dr. Ettiene Groenewald, nurses Elize Taylor, Monique Bauer, Gina Bergman and Joelle MacDonald assist with the operation along with (not pictured) Dr. Donna Morrow and scrub nurse Erin Olsen.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster RNFA Mark Estoesta, left, and Dr. Sunail Kumar check the knee movements.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Dr. Sunail Kumar, right, grinds a bone spur and smooths the joint to the knee so it can fully function again.
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Katlyn Anderson and her daughter Khia Clayton are both in Churchmice Players, similar to a lot of families spending time together. “I was involved in a lot of theatre in high school. I had Khia, so I took a break from theatre to raise her. Then I came back for Mamma Mia! in 2019 to get back into theatre because I have friends in Churchmice. She, Khia, was pretty much sitting in the audience saying, ‘I can do that’,” explained Katlyn.
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least I know my mom. I will have at least someone to talk to during rehearsals,” shared Khia. “It is exciting and being in theatre is a rush unlike anything else. It gives us something to do together and you can’t get into as much trouble if you are kept busy,” Katlyn laughed. “I have been waiting to get into a drama class at school (Our Lady of Mount Pleasant). They had it for Grade 8 last year, but the teacher had to teach something else, so it wasn’t offered this year. I want to take it next year for sure,” said 13-year-old Khia. “The Little Mermaid is my favourite Disney movie. Ariel is my favourite Disney princess. It was the one movie I wanted to see when it came out in theatres and had to own it when it came out on VHS. I watched it over and over again,” shared Katlyn. The musical is about Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, who wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems and Ariel needs the help of her colourful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Continued on page 13
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“The Little Mermaid is a Disney show I do love, but haven’t watched much. I love Disney movies in general, so I knew two or three of the songs coming into this show. I thought it would be a cool musical opportunity for me to try,” Khia said. “I have been singing before I started acting. I really like singing, but being in a musical allows me to do both. Performing in front of a Lougheed Theatre audience will be triple the amount of people I have been in front of before. It will be way more nerve-racking knowing that a lot of my friends and people from my school will be going. However, it will be fun,” Khia added. “I like being part of the ensemble because you get to play different characters throughout the play and not just one person. You get to be part of almost every number,” said Katlyn, a sea creature and a maid in Prince Eric’s castle. “I sing in the car and in the shower, but my new favourite is acting. If you would have
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The City of Camrose is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System over a two-year term. The City of Camrose is currently utilizing the Serenic platform provided by Sylogist for their ERP System (primarily financial processes and some human resource processes). The City of Camrose has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) due February 23, 2024, and plans to have determined the successful vendor(s) by June, 2024. As the Project Manager for the ERP System Replacement Project, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing the project within established timelines and budget constraints. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, IT, HR, Operations and key stakeholders, to ensure a smooth transition from the current ERP system to the new platform. This position reports to the General Manager of Financial Services. FUNCTIONS/DUTIES (but not limited to): • Provide full cycle project and change management responsibilities, including Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Control, and Completion. • Conduct initial review of governance structure, project charter, RFP and provide recommendations for improvement. • Develop organizational change management plan and risk management strategy. • Prepare stakeholders, determine resourcing requirements and provide direction to project participants. • Monitor change management plan, track progress and ensure adherence to the plan. • Review project deliverables, obtain final approvals and document learnings. • All other relevant duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or related field. • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. • Proven experience (preferably over 5 years) in project management, particularly in financial system replacements or ERP implementations. • Previous experience with municipal ERP replacements is considered an asset. • Strong understanding of financial and human resource systems, processes, and best practices. • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment. TERM: This is a two-year term position, with an anticipated end date in March 2026. HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Due to the scope of the work, the City is looking for a majority of the work to be performed on location at the City of Camrose. SALARY AND BENEFITS: The City of Camrose offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and a positive work environment. The starting salary for this position will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. APPLICATIONS: Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and current resumé via email or to the address below. The competition will remain open until the successful candidate has been found. Interviews will be conducted throughout the process. If applying by email, please ensure job position is included in subject line. We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. CONTACT: City of Camrose – Attention: General Manager of Financial Services Mailing Address: 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Bylaw 3286-24 – Road Closure and Proposed Bylaw 3287-24 – Disposal of Municipal Reserve 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 Bylaws 3286-24 and 3287-24 on January 22, 2024. The purpose of Bylaw 3286-24 is to close portions of undeveloped roadways within the Valleyview Cemetery. The purpose of Bylaw 3287-24 is to dispose of the municipal reserve designation on Lot R2, Block 3, Plan 5040MC. Once complete, all contiguous lands designated for cemetery use will be consolidated into one lot. This project does not result in any visual or operational changes to the Valleyview Cemetery or surrounding lands. The lands will continue to be used as they have. A Public Hearing is scheduled to be held as follows: Date: February 26, 2024 Time: 5:00 pm Place: Camrose City Hall, 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB Any person(s) who have an interest regarding the passing of Bylaw 3286-24 and 3287-24 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 February 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm 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 3286-24 and 3287-24 at the regular Council Meeting on February 26, 2024. For additional information, contact Aaron Leckie, Manager of Planning and Development Services, phone 780-672-4428 or email to aleckie@camrose.ca.
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LABOURER 3 – UTILITIES The City of Camrose is seeking an energetic and reliable individual to fill the permanent position of Labourer 3 in the Utilities section of the Public Works department. This is a unionized position under CUPE Local 1425 and is inclusive of a probationary period as per the Article 11.02 of the Collective Agreement. FUNCTIONS/DUTIES (but not limited to): • Assist in the following duties and tasks: sanitary sewer cleaning, sewer manhole inspections, sanitary sewer root control program, excavation and repair of broken sanitary sewer mains and water mains and services, labourer for vactor truck and water truck, valve operations, UDF program, cc valve operations, distribution laboratory and field testing, sanitary sewer laboratory and field testing, lagoon weed and vegetation control, mowing and weed eating of grass at all Utilities Buildings, providing heavy manual labour. • Perform basic manual labour using hands or common labour tools, complex hand held and affixed power tools and machines, light maintenance to equipment and vehicles. • Meter reading and meter service work (installations, account read-outs and problem troubleshooting). • Operations and maintenance of the Utilities System as directed. • Assistance with other City operation functions as necessary and assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: • Grade 12 Diploma or GED equivalent. • Ability and willingness to obtain AEPA Certifications in water treatment, wastewater treatment, distribution and collection. • Must be able to work in confined spaces, trenches, elevated platforms, ladders, and extreme weather conditions. • Basic computer literacy to operate meter reading computer software. • Reliable with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently or in a team setting. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with the public and contractors in a professional manner. • Must be able to meet the City’s on-call protocols and participate in the on-call rotation detailed in the Collective Agreement and as assigned for the Utilities team. • Ability to exert moderate physical activity. • Valid Class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator’s Licence. HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are generally 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Shift work, on-call and overtime will also be necessary to address operational requirements. HOURLY WAGE: $25.33 per hour in accordance with the CUPE 1425 Collective Agreement, plus any additional premium pay as outlined in the collective agreement.
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Guest editorial
Tolerance II By Arnold Malone
Last month, I wrote about the importance of tolerance, I indicated that tolerance and intolerance were both learned behaviours, usually formed within a culture. This is about two experiences where I was stunned by values of another place yet learned just how deeply opinions can be held in cultures that differ from our own. We struggle to understand how values of another culture could be so different from ours. These examples took place while six Members of Parliament were on an assignment to evaluate the procurement practice for supplying equipment to our Peace Keeping Force in the Middle East. The group was made up of three Liberals and three Progressive Conservatives. We became ongoing friends. Travelling together does that. We were in five Middle East Countries. The first situation took place in Aman, Jordan, a more westernlike Arab nation. In the three weeks that we were doing our work, we had a half day for “down time”. As a group, however, we chose to visit the United Nations Refugee Agency located in Aman. It was an opportunity to gather additional insight that might matter when considering public policy. We were shown around the UN facility and towards the end of our tour, we were introduced to a charming lady who was part of the executive team. The other MPs left the room and I continued my conversation with this executive person. Then the door burst open and one of the MPs said, “Oh, there you are, our transportation is waiting for you.” Wanting to have a graceful departure, I said to this engaging lady, “You have a master’s degree from England, a Ph.D. from the United States and you are now doing important work with the United Nations, what is your chief ambition?” It was my intent to congratulate her and then take my leave. Her eyes turned to ice and she glared at me and said, “My chief ambition is to get married and have sons who will kill Israelis.” There went the graceful departure. The second experience took place in Damascus, Syria. It underscores when different values become formed. Our transportation was with our Peace Keeping soldiers. We were driving to a destination when our convoy was stopped as a very large truck was maneuvering a communication tower around an awkward intersection. We were parked directly alongside an elementary school. A very loud bell rang and children came running from the school. A group of six- or seven-year-old boys– about 12 or 15 of them-lined up in single file, each wearing army fatigue clothing complete with high laced up boots and carrying a small rifle with a bayonet. An adult soldier placed a life-sized image of then USA President Jimmy Carter about 50 feet from the first boy. The commanding adult shouted an order. The first boy ran and made two jabs with his bayonet through President Carter’s image. Another command was made and another boy raced and stabbed. At one point, one of the boys must have stabbed incorrectly. The commander shouted violent sounding words and other boys knocked this student to the ground and the group began repeatedly kicking him. Every culture thinks it is correct. It is through culture that values and practices are formed. When it comes to cultural certainty, I am reminded of the Canadian who was teasing a Chinese person and asked, “When do you ever expect your dead will come back to eat the food you place on their graves?” “Very same time as they come to see and smell your flowers,” was the response. Finally, I still think our values deserve worldwide support; culture does that. Other cultures are to be understood, but not necessarily embraced.
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Tue, Jan. 30,“The Feb. 6, number 20 though the INSERTION Planning and of new City of Camrose Plan- Development Department lots registered in progress DESIGN INC. 403 275 3909 has | info@ivydesign.ca approved and subse- (74 for 2023) yo-yos around ning IVY and Development manager Aaron Leckie quently issued development quite a bit year to year but presented information to permits it doesn’t always we are right at the 10-year average for 2023.” City Council from the De- lead to construction. velopment Statistics-2023 “In comparing the He added that the inAnnual Summary used by numbers between what has crease in 2014 was the rePlanning and Development been approved on the value sult of Creekview and Valfor current and long-range of construction of develop- leyview development and planning activities for the ment side versus what has the 2021 increase the result City of Camrose. actually been built within of Valleyview West Phase “Overall, the total num- a construction year, those 2, Westpark Phase 5 and ber of permits is down 25 numbers are going to be Creekview Estates . per cent, relative to the 10- different especially with “Camrose still has a year average (from 501 in the larger projects we have large inventory of unde2013 to 326 in 2023),” noted seen are multi year projects veloped lots dating back to Leckie. “This is a trend we so there will be supplemen- 2008.” have seen for over a decade tal adjustments within the In speaking of the valnow. The number of per- assessment department. ue of all major development mits continues to decline “Even after excluding permits (single detached but the value of the permits projects that did not break dwellings and up), Leckie continues to increase. We ground in 2023, this is dou- said the total of non-exempt are seeing less accessory ble the annual average,” re- construction value for 2023 structures (decks, fences ported Leckie. doubled equating to apetc.) and more and more With regards to resi- proximately $43 million. homes and apartments.” dential development in “This is only projects that However in 2023 Plan- Camrose, Leckie said the ended up breaking ground ning and Development saw a dynamics continues to in 2023.” record number of large proj- change Leckie explained that ects non-exempt from taxa“There are just as approved and received pertion throughout the city. many multi-unit develop- mits typically see a surge in According to the report ment projects in new com- spring and fall, with people there were 13 non-exempt munities as single detached wanting to get a foundation projects over $500,000 in dwellings. For infill devel- in the ground, however this quoted construction val- opment, single detached year the fall surge was alue, six of which were over dwellings are almost exclu- most non-existent which he $1,000,000. sively replaced by multi- said may have had someLeckie added that even unit developments. thing to do with the unusu-
ally warm temperatures experienced September to December in 2023. “Business licenses increased in 2023 for the first time in a couple of years and we saw that across all three categories, city, regional and home business.” According to the report the amount of downtown vacant and underutilized lands has continued to decline. “This is a real focus of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan, to work with developers, builders and major land owners downtown to look at ways to optimize and develop lands downtown. This has been a very successful program. The fact that vacant land continues to develop downtown and that there is less of it available for development, is a good problem to have.” The report was accepted for information. For complete details on the Development Statistics-2023 Annual Summary visit the City of Camrose at www. camrose.ca click through Your Government/Meetings and Agendas/Agendas/2024/Committee of the Whole/22 Jan 2024.
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Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Grade 9 girls worked hard at their own tournament.
The ÉCCHS Grade 9 Trojans boy’s basketball team captured their own tournament title on January 26 and 27. “Our Grade 9 teams have hosted a number of regular season games as well as their home tournament in January. Our girls remain undefeated in league play and had a good showing in their home tournament winning the consolation final. Our boys have lost one game all year and they cruised to the championship of their home tournament,” shared Graeme Thain, ÉCCHS athletic director. “After a bit of a break for high school diplomas and final exams our basketball teams are starting to get back into the swing of things. Just prior to our exams starting, our senior girls competed at the St. Peter the Apostle tournament with a bit of a short bench. They ended up beating R. F.
Staples, the number seven ranked team in the province, on their way to the final where they came up just a bit short against the host SPA, the number six team in the province,” explained Thain. “Our junior teams hosted their own Boston Pizza Classic tournament this past weekend. Our junior teams will also be travelling to some away tournaments in February. Our girls are going to Lacombe, while our boys travel with our senior boys to Cochrane. Our junior championships happen the first weekend of March,” said Thain. Curling The curling boys’ and girls’ teams are in the zone tournament this weekend February 9 and 10, which they have previously qualified for. If they qualify in the zone tournament, the provincial championship is in Drayton Valley, February 23 and 24.
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Wardrop built his own motorcycle car By Murray Green
Dan Wardrop owns a motorcycle car. It is registered as a 2020 custom ubuilt motorcycle. “It is called a 2020 because that is the year I finished building it. When I applied for a VIN number that is what they called it,” explained Dan. “The fairing (front) is a 1974 FLH Electra Glide Harley-Davidson motorcycle. After a few rows of seats, it is a 1986 Pontiac Fiero. The motor is a 3.8L out of a mid-’90s Buick. That is all they could tell us from the serial number,” shared Dan. Harley’s were fitted with the Panhead engine in the first year of production with an electric start, the Shovelhead engine in the second year of production, and the Evolution engine after 18 years in production. “I designed and then helped with the build. There were six of us building on this project. I wanted this motorcycle-car to run around to events as my retirement gig. I actually wanted to start a business and do it that way, but when I was 80 per cent done the government put on some stipulations that I just couldn’t meet. So I just give rides for donations,” said Dan. A touring motorcycle is a type of motorcycle designed for touring. Although almost any motor-
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cycle can be used for this purpose, manufacturers have developed specific models designed to address the particular needs of these riders. “I go in parades and special events. It seats seven, six and myself. It was a lot of work putting this
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together. We sat around for hours at a time trying to figure things out before we even started to build anything. We built our own front forks and the entire frame. We grabbed pieces and put them together,” he added. “I really enjoy driving this and everybody else does too. That’s the main thing. I’ve had people say they have seen this on Facebook and thought it was Photoshopped. But it is real,” he laughed. “I met someone from Bullying Enns at another event and they asked me to come over and show my motorcycle car here. It is a good cause, so I wanted to show my support,” said Dan. “I built a shorter version with one single seat and one bench seat. I was driving taxi part time and one guy said I should use the bike as a taxi. I thought it wasn’t big enough for that. Four years later, I dreamed this up,” Dan revealed.
“I’ve been riding bikes since 1979 and I’ve only owned one stock motorcycle. All the rest were choppers or trikes. This is my fourth trike,” Dan added. “I wanted a Fiero
because it is a mid-engine rear wheel drive. It was easier to custom the car to the motorcycle using a Fiero. It is getting harder and harder to find old Volkswagens,” he said.
Car or Truck Memorabilia? Perhaps you own vintage automotive repair or diagnostic tools. Tell us what you have. Or perhaps you have terrific memories or tales from being in the trade. Allow us to share your stories. Contact Murray Green, News Reporter Phone 780.672.3142 Email murrayg@camrosebooster.com
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Edmonton film maker, guest at Nordlys By Lori Larsen
Eva Colmers, awardwinning director, producer and founder of No Problem Productions in Edmonton, is excited to be attending the Nordlys Film & Arts Festival this year to share insight into her film Swallow, Dear Swallow, showing on Saturday, February 17.
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really enjoy the mid-sized and smaller festivals where you actually have somebody who is showing you around and you meet the same people again and again and you truly make much stronger and lasting connections.” Eva is not only delighted to have been invited to the Festival, but felt honoured to be asked to attend the brunch held at the Olsons during the Festival, as well. “People actually talk to you,” she remarked. “Obviously, I want to know what the audience thinks, and smaller festivals offer the opportunity for a more casual exchange.” About the film
Eva has written, directed and produced a wide variety of films in fiction, documentary, animation and experimental, including: The Suburbanight (2018), Happy Birthday, Mango! (2017), Granny Baby (2012), Windows of White (2000) and Swallow, Dear Swallow (2022) the film to be featured at the Nordlys Film & Arts Festival on Saturday, February 17. Films written and produced by Colmers have received awards such as AMPIA’s Rosie Award for Best Director and Best Producer, EDA Award for Best Social Journalism, Best Short Film Award and Best Experimental Film Award. Amidst an impressive showing at festivals around the world, including Shanghia, Goa, Johannesburg, Berlin, New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, Colmers graciously accepted an invitation to attend the Nordlys Festival in Camrose. “Other people think it is always so fun at festivals,” remarked Eva. “But many of the big festivals can actually be intimidating and you feel alone because you don’t know anybody and they don’t have enough people to walk you through. I
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Swallow, Dear Swallow is a masterful short film about a sweet little swallow who is offered a place to rest and observe the goings-on of the world, by a park statue. Together the two dreamers set out on a quest to help others and in doing so ignite a beautiful friendship. Based on Oscar Wilde’s short story The Happy Prince, the images in Swallow, Dear Swallow are all handmade. “The vast majority of my films are always written and initiated by myself. Swallow, Dear Swallow is different in so many ways, not just in the experimentation of style, but also in the way it came about.” The entire film is narrated through the lyrics of the song Swallow, Dear Swallow, written and performed by musician and composer Wendy McNeill “We have known each other for a long time and always said we wanted to work together,” said Eva about Wendy. “Then about seven years ago she moved to Spain as a musician which made it even harder but our desire to work together continued. She said she had this project (song) that she thought would really work as a shadow performance,” which was right up Eva’s alley. “I do have a history of working with shadow imagery. A long time ago when living in Germany I had a
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desire to travel to Indonesia. It was then that I fell in love with shadow puppetry. As a teacher I worked very much using shadow puppetry in the school system.” When Eva and her husband moved to Canada and she began her production company, No Problem Productions, lighting, the use of black and white and contrast played and continues to play an important part in her films, so much so she completed her Masters degree in Shadow Puppetry and is one of the only to have done so in Canada. “I have started going back and doing more and more films where it is full blown shadow puppetry or full body shadow, like in Swallow, Dear Swallow,” said Eva. “The psychology became so clear and why I am so drawn to it. When you strip things to the minimal features you intensify that experience. If you don’t spell out everything in colour and pictures it invites the audience or engages the audience to fill in what’s not there.” The film’s simple production using all handcrafted props, shadow imagery and no digital effects alleviates the noise and distraction that, more often than not, accompanies flashier more involved productions. This leaves the viewer with an experience that not only pro-
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you feel closest to and she felt closest, not to the rich prince, but to the swallow that wanted to bring little gems and pieces of gold to alleviate the sorrow and pain of others. “Wendy feels that way about her music. She wanted to contribute something to the community.” From a philosophical perspective the film speaks to the desire and will of promoting equity, despite the prospect of our own suffering. “We may not be able to eliminate all wrong doing or suffering in the world but by contributing to the solution, the swallow, and hopefully us, feel that we had a fulfilled life,” shared Eva. In a world where we are somewhat desensitized by the glitz that surrounds us daily and perhaps walk with eyes facing down or straight ahead, we may be missing the very essence of humankind. Swallow, Dear Swallow, produced in its minimalist way, is perhaps a gentle reminder that a gesture need not be grandeur to have an impact on others. For more information on the Nordlys Film & Arts Festival, and for complete details on the Festival schedule see the advertisement on page 13 of this edition or visit the website at www.nordlysfestival.com.
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Augustana honours the rewards of philanthropy nors and recognized 10-, 15-, 25-, 35-, 40-, 45- and 50-year anniversary award donors. “You may wonder what exactly does the word philanthropy mean. The Greek roots of the word philanthropy may be literally translated as ‘loving people’. I have also often heard it defined as ‘the love of humankind’. “Community Awards program donors, you, embody and demonstrate your love for people and community through your very generous gifts to our students. It is this love that sustains our program, supports our students and their educational journey and inspires many others to get involved in this way, year after year.”
By Lori Larsen
Every year the University of Alberta Augustana Campus honours the incredible generosity of donors and recognizes the deserving award recipients during the annual Community Awards Banquet. This year, on January 30, Augustana staff, faculty, students, invited guests and donors gathered to share a meal and connect through a common bond of supporting students’ continued educational goals. Master of Ceremony extraordinare University of Alberta Augustana Campus Faculty Governance and Academic Processes officer Jonathan Hawkins began the evening by welcoming everyone and inviting attendees to visit the various science stations, hosted by Augustana Science students, set up in the room, to help celebrate this year’s theme of Science. Prior to enjoying the wonderful meal, the Augustana Choir, led by John Wiebe, offered a blessing followed by a prayer of thanksgiving given by student chaplain Timothy Dueck. The formal part of the evening was set underway with greetings and congratulations from Augustana Students’ Association president Jessica Andreas, City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko, Camrose County Reeve Cindy Trautman and Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely. University of Alberta Augustana Campus Dean Demetres Tryphonopoulos shared a message of gratitude to all donors and congratulations to award recipients.
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Pictured left to right are student recipient of the Alberta Blue Cross Entrance Scholarship, Emma French; co-donor of the Andrew and Mina Solheim Memorial Award, Norm Skretting; student recipient of the Elizabeth “Libby” Brownell Leadership Award; Gift Akinloye and student recipient of the Ptarmigan Foundation Indigenous Award, Fisher Johnson.
“Donor-funded awards demonstrate committed investment in our students and are steeped in our traditional values of service and leadership.” Tryphonopoulos added that through the many challenges Augustana has faced over the past four years the
support and trust of donors has been a motivating factor in the continued work and innovation to keep educating next generations in the liberal arts and science. “It is the result of your gifts, be they large or small, that we have continued to build on those things
that make us distinct and for which our students arrive at this rural community and rural campus from across the province, Canada and world.” Proud to recognize Augustana Science as one of the many departments that contributes to, not only the success of the University, but the success of students, Dean Tryphonopoulos introduced Augustana science lab technician David King, along with students Makayla Clarke, Em Kuhn, Thanhhai Nguyen, Lem Pagulayan and Hannah Taplin, who wowed the audience with overthe-top, exciting science demonstrations. University of Alberta Augustana Campus Development officer Bree Urkow took a moment to express, on behalf of Augustana, a deep appreciation for do-
Dean Demetres Tryphonopoulos
“Dear Augustana supporters and friends, I would like to welcome you to this year’s Community Awards Program and to express my personal and deeply felt gratitude to those among you who have contributed and continue to contribute to the success of this significant annual event in the life of this remarkable institution. The impact of your generous contributions, large or small, recent or long term, to the education and training of Augustana students and next generation leaders is, welcome, noteworthy–it’s vital.”
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Science program students delight attendees with some colourful, powerful and flashy science demonstrations. University of Alberta Augustana Campus lab technician David King, at podium introduces science students left to right Em Khun, Makayla Clarke, Hanna Taplin, Thanhhai Nguyen, Lem Pagulayan, the evening’s “mad” scientists.
Bree Urkow
Urkow said that in 2023, seven new awards were created (approximately the annual average for Augustana) out of the kindness of donors. “I would suggest that now more than ever we all need this kindness.” Hawkins wound up the evening by having recipients of the Entrance Citations stand (those present) to be recognized, followed by a response on behalf of all award recipients by the recipient of the Gunvor & Erik Mygind Entrance Citation Aidan Peake. The evening remained true to its tradition where both donors and recipients come together to enjoy a meal and meet with each other in a way that might not otherwise be possible. What brings the most meaning to this wonderful annual event is seeing the connections that happen between the donors, who are so delighted to be able to contribute, and the students who are sincerely grateful for the support. The evening symbolizes a gift from past and present to invest in the future. The names of all awards are available on the University of Alberta Augustana Campus website at www. ualberta.ca/augustana/ giving/cap/index.html.
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Hockey Vikings U15 team going to Winter Games By Murray Green
The Camrose Vikings U15 double-A hockey team are going to the Alberta Winter Games in Grande Prairie, February 16 to 19. Camrose had the top team in Zone 4 (central Alberta) and were selected to attend the games. “We wanted to go because it is such an amazing experience. Growing up, I never had the chance to go, so having a chance to put your name in is something special not just for the players, but for the whole
team, parents included,” explained coach Brad Newans. “It came down to who had the most wins in the regular season and our team is doing pretty well at 16-4-2. It was which team had the most wins per games played. We play in the NAHL, which is the Northern Alberta Hockey League,” he added. “We have a lot of different players that want to excel in their roles. We don’t have all highly skilled players, but that is not a bad
thing. We have guys who know what they are good at and stick with it. It is impressive to have a younger team where everyone knows their roles and play well together,” Brad shared. The Vikings have 19 players on the squad, two from Sedgewick, one from Viking, one from Wetaskiwin, one from Maskwacis, and the rest from Camrose. “Three other teams are going from our division in the league. They are familiar teams to us, just ahead of us in the standings, like
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Strathcona and Lakeland. To get into the Winter Games you have to be the top team in your zone so regardless of who we play, they are all going to be strong teams,” Brad said. “We expect some really good hockey. The young men know this is important and pretty special. Our vision is that it is another game, go out and do what you need to do. If we keep doing the right things it doesn’t matter who we play, if you play the right way, hopefully you get rewarded
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The Camrose Vikings U15 hockey team will be representing the area in the Alberta Winter Games in February. From left to right, back row: Kasper Briggs, PJ Ranin, Kai Burnstad, Jaxen Frank, Ryder Bonnett, Braydon Watters, Lane Bonnett, Joren Kosinski, Miller Quinton, Seth Edwards, Linden Tuftin, Seth Tkaczyk, Oliver Ringwall and assistant coach Dalas Kosinski. Front row from left: Connor Christenson, assistant coach Jacob Biensch, Beau Burden, Jayven Ilg, head coach Brad Newans, Mattias Briggs, Will Hoyme, assistant coach Blake Sitler and Ashton John. Missing is manager Lauren Hoyme and trainer Mark Briggs.
Henriette Hauser of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 91 years. She is survived by her children Suzanne Pearson, Lorraine Robinson, Pat (Suzie) Robinson and David (Lydia) Robinson; eight grandchildren; ten greatgrandchildren; siblings Marie Gallant and Eddie Rostaing; as well as numerous extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Harold, and son Michael Robinson. Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Camrose, AB with Rev. Kris Schmidt presiding. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
for it,” Brad said. “Putting the boys into a situation where the spotlight is on them puts it in perspective that hockey is bigger than a game. It (high profile event) will be a great experience for everybody involved,” he said. “Absolutely, this helps us prepare for playoffs. It is the same kind of format as our starting playoff tournament and it is two weeks before playoffs, so the timing is right. It will be a huge eye-opener for what we want to accomplish and how we want to accomplish it. We are going to have some tough games, but having a pre-playoff tournament will be huge for us. The entire month of February will be playoff atmosphere and hopefully that intensity carries over into practices and playoffs,” shared Brad. Camrose, as Zone 4, will play Zone 2 and Zone 6 on Saturday; Zone 8 and a playoff game on Sunday; one or two playoff games on Monday as needed.
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Patrick “Pat” Norman Pyrah
Michael Bryan Pollom (Mike)
Michael Bryan Pollom (Mike) of Strome, Alberta, passed away on January 29, 2024, at the age of 60 years. He was born on July 26, 1963, the youngest of 13 children to Mike and Helen Pollom. Michael led a diverse life going from outriding in chuckwagon races with cousin Wilf, to owner/operator of trucks, heavy equipment operator, and construction superintendent. In the early ’90s, he moved to Missouri, USA, where he fell in love and married his former wife Carol Delmerico and they had their son Cody. Michael loved singing and playing guitar. He was a regular performer at Glen’s Opera House in Tonganoxie, Kansas. He opened for a Clint Black concert, sang at the opening of a Kansas City Royals baseball game, and was one of the top three in a regional singing competition. Carol and Michael travelled to Nashville where he recorded his own CD. Working as a horse trainer with the famous trainer Ray Hunt was one of the highlights of his life. He also won a week-long training event in California, where he drove a NASCAR, placed top in his class and was presented a Top Gun leather jacket by Tom Cruise. Michael is survived by his son Cody (Julie) Pollom; sisters Lue Lindseth, Carrol (Syl) Kirchner, Ginger (Neil) Martens and Robbie (Len) Paltridge; brother Randy (Donna) Pollom; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his daughter Amie Ashton Pollom; parents Mike and Helen Pollom; and siblings Errol, Larry, Allen, Rodney, Wanda Chenier, Marion (Francis) Yurkoski and Sharon (Ron) Walz. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at CityLights Church, Camrose, AB, with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Roberto Mairena Sr.
It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Roberto Mairena Sr., who left us on January 8, 2024, at the age of 76. Roberto is remembered fondly by his wife, Lilliam; sons, Roberto Jr. and Vladimir; daughter, Lilliam (Mabel); daughters-in-law, Nichole and Emily; and son-in-law, Simon Williams. Roberto will be dearly missed by his grandchildren; his extended family in Canada and abroad; and the many others whose lives he touched. A funeral service will be announced at a future date.
December 8, 1961 ~ January 23, 2024 Patrick Norman Pyrah of Camrose, AB, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024. Pat was born on December 8, 1961, to Norman and Sheila (Fox) Pyrah in Edmonton. Pat’s family moved a lot during his childhood, but then settled in Camrose, where he has lived happily for 40-plus years. Pat enjoyed sports and reminisced fondly about his time on the Camrose swim team. Pat was still proud of his Nationals High Jumping record, which has never been broken, that he achieved while going to school at Camrose Composite High School. Pat worked at a variety of jobs which included managing at the Norsemen Inn where he formed many friendships over the years. The most rewarding part of his career was caring for “his seniors” at Bethany Meadows (house C) for 20 years. He had many happy memories and funny stories about his day. Pat leaves behind his loving wife Cheryl (Badry); the apple of his eye Sean (Lindsay); his granddaughter Gracie; Lisa (Curtis) and Tyler (Tiffany); three more grandchildren Logan, Luc and William; siblings Norma, Heather, Sharon and Shane; many nieces and nephews; many, many friends; and a few special coworkers. A heartfelt thank you to the ones who were there for us during Pat’s illness. Special thanks to Pat’s health care team, starting with Dr. Awakan for his care and compassion over the years, Pat and Cheryl, the St. Mary’s Hospital staff in emergency, his two doctors and nurses on the cancer unit, Dr. Minders and angels (nurses) on Unit 2, and all his team at the CCI and University of Alberta for fighting so hard for Pat. As per Pat’s request, a private family graveside service has taken place in the Valleyview Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Pat’s memory may be made to Cross Cancer Institute or to the Camrose and Area Animal Shelter Society. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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Earl Richard Zimmerman
December 11, 1924 ~ January 27, 2024 Earl Richard Zimmerman of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of Kelsey, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the age of 99 years. Left to cherish his memory are his children Blayne (Donna) Zimmerman, Sharlyn Tollefson, Laureen (Dwayne) Larson, Kevin (Kim) Zimmerman and Craig (Charmaine) Zimmerman; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and sister Glenna Adams. Earl was predeceased by his wife Hilda Zimmerman; siblings Nettie, Edna, Cleda, Paul, Gerald, Mearl and Clarence; infant daughter Trudy Lee; and grandson Warren Zimmerman. Service details will be announced at a later date. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Earl’s memory may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society or to Alberta Cancer Foundation. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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Lora Virginia Reay
October 27, 1937 ~ January 27, 2024 Lora Virginia Reay of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the age of 86 years. A private family service will be held. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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Cynthia “Cindy” Christina Peters
May 7, 1964 ~ January 29, 2024 Cynthia “Cindy” Christina Peters of Camrose County, Alberta, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the age of 59 years. A private family service will be held. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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JoAnne “Jo” Krogen
January 23, 1951 ~ January 30, 2024 JoAnne “Jo” Krogen of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the age of 73 years. A Private family service will be held at a later date. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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Clarence Wayne Elliot
June 7, 1944 ~ January 30, 2024 Clarence Wayne Elliot of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the age of 79 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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Robert John Woods
October 15, 1921 ~ January 25, 2024 Robert (Bob) John Woods of Camrose, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024, at the age of 102 after a life well lived. Bob was born on October 15, 1921, in Sibbald, AB, to Gertie and John Woods. The second of five children, he spent his first twelve years on the farm at Sibbald. After some lean years during the Great Depression, the family moved to the Camrose area. At the urging of his father, Bob continued his schooling in Camrose, and then attended Olds Agricultural College on a scholarship. He returned to the farm after college and farmed in partnership with his dad until 1971, when his dad passed. He met Laura Berg in 1945, who was teaching at New Salem School near the Woods’ homestead, and on July 27, 1947, they were married at Camrose United Church. Together, they raised three daughters: Evelyn, Loretta, and Adele. Farming was Bob’s passion and his Shorthorn cattle were his pride and joy. He was dedicated to the land and the agriculture industry. Many memories were made showing 4-H calves and travelling to cattle shows on the Fair Circuit. Throughout his years, he was involved in many community organizations, often in leadership roles. He was recognized with numerous awards, although he would be the first to downplay his own achievements to recognize the contributions of others. His love for baseball followed him throughout his life; first, playing as a young man, then later, becoming an avid Blue Jays fan. Watching the Blue Jays on TV was a favourite pastime during his retirement years. He had an unwavering faith and was a dedicated member of Camrose United Church where he also served on the Board and as a Trustee. In his retirement, Bob was a regular in the church choir on Sundays, even though he never learned to read music. The life of the church was a very important part of Bob and Laura’s life, and many great friends and memories were made during their active years there. In addition to singing in the church choir, Bob also lent his voice and love of music to the Barbershop chorus and the Golden Tones. His extensive collection of cassettes, CDs and DVDs was a testament to this love. He often took a good-natured ribbing from his grandchildren over his music tastes when they visited and he was watching The Lawrence Welk Show! Even in Bethany, the caregiver staff could often hear Bob singing in his room as they went about their day. Bob also loved to dance and together, he and Laura were regulars at Old Timers over the years. Bob was a true family man and whether it was his own daughters, grandchildren or great-grandchildren, he took great interest in their activities and always encouraged their participation. Bob loved the written word and whether it was Grainews or The Booster, he was always reading and often passing on some wisdom to family members. In his later years, he meticulously recorded and wrote Stories from My Past and it was recently published for future generations to enjoy. Bob was a humble, gentle soul who was dearly loved by many. He will always be remembered as a great man and well respected friend. He will be lovingly remembered by daughters Evelyn (Maurice) Campeau, Loretta (Gerry) Winia and Adele Gunderson; grandchildren Mark (Jaki) Campeau, Paul (Carly) Campeau, Nicole Campeau (Jared), Greg (Jody) Campeau, Karin Winia (Brad), Ryan (Stacey) Winia, Meghan Gunderson (Zach) and Darcy (Kirsten) Gunderson; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters Helen Pilger and Merle Fadum; as well as many members of his extended family. Bob was predeceased by his wife Laura; his sisters Ruth Woods and Jean Kennedy; grandson Robert Campeau; and son-in-law Terry Gunderson. A Funeral Service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Camrose United Church, 4829-50 Street, Camrose, officiated by Rev. Helen Reed. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are gratefully accepted to Camrose United Church or Hospice Society of Camrose and District. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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Edward “Ted” William John Parnall
January 21, 1948 ~ January 27, 2024 Edward “Ted” William John Parnall of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the age of 76 years. He is survived by his spouse Lois Parnall; children Karen Stokowski and George (Andrea) Parnall; grandchildren Cody (Nataliya) Stokowski and Logan and Grayson Parnall; great-grandchildren Nicole and Royce Stokowski; siblings Winston (Carol) Parnall, Minnie (Keith) Irving, Linda (John) Hodgkinson, Bill (Michelle) Parnall, Kerry (Patty) Parnall and Wayne (Dawn) Parnall; sister-in-law Linda Kozowy; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ted was predeceased by his parents Ted and Alice Parnall; brother Edward Parnall; and brother-in-law David Kozowy. A private memorial service will be held for family members only at the beautiful Coalspur homestead where Ted loved to go fishing with his family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the École Camrose Composite High School Music Program or to the Camrose Buffaloes Football Association. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.
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PRIME DOWNTOWN SPACE – 4917-50 Street. Second floor with reception area, lunch room and two private rooms. Elevator. $900/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. $2160/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. 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. $1206.22/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.
GARAGE SALES
CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE Selection of very nice street level offices in newer airconditioned building in Downtown Camrose * Single offices from $224.08 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! 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. SPRUCE TERRACE APARTMENTS – Bright, spacious suites, with plenty of storage, huge balconies! Peaceful and quiet, welcoming neighbourhood, near schools and downtown amenities. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom suite available. No parties, no pets, no smoking. Locally owned, local management. Call 587-557-9142.
MOVING SALE – furniture, garden tools, misc. 780-6723940.
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2003 FORD F150 4x4 LARIAT – 5.4 Litre, mechanically sound, no leaks, trailer hitch, new tires, fibreglass body. No broken glass. $5,500. 780-221-1468 (local call.) 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 SELLING YOUR SEAWORTHY BOAT? Make a splash with an ad in the Booster classifieds! 780-672-3142. 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.
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ALPACA YARN – 80/20. Four colours: white, grey, brown, caramel. $18/skein. 780-6085032. BRIAN’S U-PICK FRUITS, BERRIES & VEGETABLES Has 3 shelving units for sale. One is resin, 4-tier unit, two metal shelves, asking $10. One is solid metal, 5-tier unit, asking $30. Other one has a solid steel frame with four wire shelves, asking $40. A Casio cash register used for two seasons, includes all paper rolls, asking $40. Also four manual timers for Christmas lights, asking $5 each. Call 780-678-0053.
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BUSINESS KEEPS BUILDING AT HAUSER HOME HARDWARE IT Manager ABOUT US At Battle River Power Coop we invest in our greatest resource – our members. As one of Alberta’s largest Cooperative as electricity distribution providers, we are positioned for growth. Each day, Battle River Power Coop employees strive to exceed members’ expectations while maintaining a focus on our commitment to safety. Application Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is hired Department: Management Work Location/Office: Camrose Status: Full Time Number of Hires: One
Why Join Our Team? At Battle River Power Coop, our employees matter. We work in a member focused and team-oriented environment where the safety of our employees and communities is paramount, our members’ needs are a top priority, and the reliability of their electricity service is critical. By joining the Battle River Power Coop family, you will become a part of a collaborative and communicative culture, one that is respectful of our history, while focused on the future and the opportunities it brings. At Battle River Power Coop, we power rural communities and empower our people to do their best work. What are we looking for? Battle River Power Coop is looking for a highly motivated and experienced IT Manager that will report directly to our CEO. We’re specifically looking for an individual who is an exceptional team player, devoted to safety, and is committed to providing an exceptional member experience. This position will be accountable and responsible for direct reporting staff and managing BRPC’s IT operations, implementation of new information systems, IT policies and procedures. The IT Manager develops and maintains information technology strategies by researching and implementing technological strategic solutions, and continuously updating and managing staff system training. What will you bring to the role? o Experience in IT software and hardware budgeting, implementations, project management, enterprise resource planning, architecture and strategy. o Safeguard the technology environment to ensure the availability, integrity and security of all data, files, application software and all other digital assets. o Develop and maintain policies and procedures. o Ensuring several infrastructure, network operations, security and back up practices are implemented and operate according to policy, standards, and procedures. o Maintain relationships with service providers and vendors to ensure availability and integrity of the IT infrastructure; including vendor selection, contract management, service agreements and operations. o Up-to-date knowledge of best practices in IT administration and system security, and industry certification. o Ability to both lead and work within a team environment; including leading by example in promoting and applying safe work practices. o Good organizational and time management skills, able to manage numerous projects and competing demands. Required Qualifications: o Degree or diploma in Information Technology and/or Computer Science o 5 plus years of IT experience, with proven progressive leadership in a supervisory capacity o Experience as a System/Network Administrator, with databases, networks (LAN, WAN), patch management, system security, data backup/recovery and various operating systems and platforms o Highly self-motivated and directed o Keen attention to detail o Familiarity with Electric Utility Industry and Cooperatives o Must live within the Camrose area Please submit your resumé to: Battle River Power Coop Attention: Human Resources Box 1420, Camrose, AB T4V 1X3 Email: valerie.king@brpower.coop
We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
WE’RE HIRING!
Inventory Control/Data Entry Full Time Monday to Friday (Temporary – Mat. leave) … Maintain current and accurate records of incoming and outgoing inventory. Telephone and/or correspond with customers, vendors and/or manufacturers and perform related duties when assigned. Help us maintain or enhance our level of customer service and positive impact on the company’s inventory control.
Receiving/Warehouse Assistant
Part/Full Time … The successful applicant will assist in the checking of incoming merchandise against invoices to identify shortages, damaged goods and back orders, and processing special orders; must make sure the receiving room areas are neat, clean, and orderly; sort incoming merchandise, verify contents, prepare packages for mailing, etc.; assist with the unloading of the Home Hardware delivery truck from the distribution centre, as well as verify deliveries made by courier companies. This person must have the ability to read HH invoices, bills of lading, pick-lists, etc.
Kitchen Department Administrative Assistant
Part Time, Monday to Friday (no weekends) … Duties will include: ensuring all components of the customers’ kitchen package orders have arrived in a timely fashion, perform all assigned tasks with sufficient speed and accuracy to avoid adverse impact on the level of service to customers, and to avoid placing a disproportionate burden on other employees with similar job tasks.
Benefits of working at Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre • an exciting retail work environment • opportunity to learn about the thousands of products Home carries • competitive wages • opportunity to help customers live • opportunities for advancement better lives • a clean, safe working environment
Apply with resumé… 6809-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-8818 Fax 780-672-8809 Email hr@hhbccamrose.ca
ACCOUNTANT REQUIRED We are a public practice accounting office that is celebrating 25 years in business this year. We offer full cycle bookkeeping and accounting services for over 65 companies. Located in New Norway, just 15 minutes south of Camrose. Experience required: • Payroll, WCB, GST, bank reconciliations, A/R, A/P, etc. • Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks and QBO • T1 income tax preparation (using Profile) • Spreadsheet creation (using Excel) We are looking for someone who has/is: • Strong accuracy and attention to detail • Polite, courteous and professional customer service • High level of integrity and strong work ethic • Organized, reliable and dependable • Excellent problem solving, analytical and decisionmaking skills We offer: • Competitive wage and flexible hours • Awesome work environment Please forward resumé to: Confidential Bookkeeping Inc confidential@syban.net
Shoebox program highly successful By Murray Green Despite the challenges posed by inflation, shortages and high food costs, Canadians lovingly packed shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies and many other items during the Samaritan’s Purse shoebox campaign, Operation Christmas Child. They reached the target of 11 million worldwide with 11,330,126 boxes. In 2023, Canadians packed a total of 425,209 shoebox gifts. In Alberta, residents packed 88,639 shoeboxes in 2023. For Camrose and area in 2022, 2,137 shoeboxes were packed. In 2023, both packed and online reached a total of 2,231 boxes. That is a four per cent increase. Thousands of churches across Ukraine distributed nearly 400,000 shoeboxes in 2023, each filled with a variety of gifts that typically include clothes, toys, school supplies, hygiene items and other items. At festive outreach events, the children receive their giftfilled boxes and hear an age-appropriate presentation of the Gospel in their language. Samaritan’s Purse is celebrating the overwhelming generosity of volunteers who packed these shoebox gifts for boys and girls around the world. Each shoebox–filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items– will bring joy to children in need. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered 220 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories. “We are thrilled to see the enthusiastic participation of Canadians in Operation Christmas Child,” said Kendra Shields, Operation Christmas Child’s Canadian director. “It is very encouraging to know that so many generous people want to give hope and joy to children in need around the world.” Alberta residents can still pack shoeboxes for children in need. Visit www. PackaBox.ca and you can do it online. National Collection Week is November 18 to 25 this year.
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AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following land is offered for sale by tender subject to restrictions on the existing Certificate of Title: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 16 TOWNSHIP 47 SECTION 23 QUARTER NORTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS Title Number: 232 18 0888
SUMMER STUDENT LABOURERS Contact: Website: Employer: Position:
Matt@battleriverrailway.ca BattleRiverRailway.ca Battle River Railway Full Time, May 1 to August 31 and July 1 to August 31
About Us BRR is a New Generation Cooperative owned locally by and for farmers. Headquartered in Forestburg, AB, we own and operate our shortline railway from Camrose to Alliance, AB, as well as grain assets at three locations along our railway. The Job BRR is seeking summer student employees. The employee will work as part of a team on the track crew. Tasks • General labour • Track maintenance Skills required • Good team player • Reliable • Physically capable • Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence • Ability to report to work at various locations along the Battle River Railway ° Typical start location is Rosalind, AB Compensation • Hourly pay of $20
The Viking Preschool is hiring! Teacher/Assistant temporary position for the 2024/2025 school year. Level 1 or 3 ECE. Send resumés to vikingpreschoolassociation@gmail.com by February 15, 2024.
DEATHS
Lyle Cameron McKee, of Camrose, formerly of Drumheller, on January 20, at 78 years of age. Nina Ione (nee Wideman) Langkaas, of Tofield, on January 27, at 91 years of age. E a rl R ic h a r d Zimmerman, of Camrose, formerly of Kelsey, on January 27, at 99 years of age. Edward “Ted” William John Parnall, of Camrose, on January 27, at 76 years of age. Lora Virginia Reay, of Camrose, on January 27, at 86 years of age. Michael “Mike” Bryan Pollom, of Strome, on January 29, at 60 years of age. Cynthia “Cindy” Christina Peters, of Camrose County, on January 29, at 59 years of age. Clarence Wayne Elliot, of Camrose, on January 30, at 79 years of age. JoAnne “Jo” Krogen, of Camrose, on January 30, at 73 years of age. Mildred Anne Olson, of Camrose, on January 31, at 94 years of age.
FOR SALE BY TENDER BEAVER COUNTY
The following parcel of land is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the reservations, exceptions, and other encumbrances contained in the existing certificates of title: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 16 TOWNSHIP 49 SECTION 1 QUARTER NORTH EAST CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: HECTARES (ACRES) MORE OR LESS A) PLAN 0525561 SUBDIVISION 4.88 12.06 EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS (WHICH WITHOUT RESTRICTING THE GENERALITY THEREOF, SHALL BE DEEMED TO INCLUDE ALL GAS AND PETROLEUM) TOGETHER WITH FULL POWER TO WORK THE SAME AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 7426OZ There is a surface lease on the property with an annual income of $3,250.00. All tenders must be in writing and include a deposit of $10,000.00 payable to Knaut Johnson Francoeur. Tenders will be accepted up to 12:00 noon on February 29, 2024, in a sealed envelope marked “Christofferson Tender” to the offices of: KNAUT JOHNSON FRANCOEUR Barristers & Solicitors 4925-51 Street Camrose, AB T4V 1S4 Attention: David R. Francoeur Phone: 780-672-5561 The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds on or before March 22, 2024 (“Closing Date”), or the deposit will be forfeited. No conditional tenders will be allowed and the highest or any tender for any parcel may not necessarily be accepted. Tenders will not be opened in public. Tender price excludes GST. Purchaser is responsible for all costs associated with registration of the Transfer. Vendor makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status. If the successful tenderer fails to complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited. Any unsuccessful tenderers will have their deposit returned by regular mail. For further particulars please contact David R. Francoeur at 780-672-5561. This tender may also be viewed on the Knaut Johnson Francoeur website: www.kjf-law.ca
Land is comprised of 160 acres, more or less, of No. 2 soil with approximately 138 acres under cultivation and approximately 22 acres native non-agricultural land located in Beaver County. No fences. No outbuildings. TERMS OF TENDER: (1) The purchase price submitted shall be subject to payment of GST; (2) Sale of the land is “as is – where is”. (3) Tenders are to be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to “Insight for Life – LAW Services, in trust” representing 10% of the tendered amount; (4) No conditional or subject to financing tenders will be accepted; (5) Decision on tenders is to be made on or before Friday, March 8, 2024, at which time deposits of unsuccessful tenders will be returned via registered mail. (6) Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted and the registered owner reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. (7) Subject to (1) above, upon acceptance of a successful tender, the purchaser shall be obligated to complete the purchase, subject to normal closing adjustments, on or before close of business Thursday, March 28, 2024, or sooner as agreed between the parties. The 10% deposit shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price. If the successful tenderer fails to complete the purchase, the deposit shall be forfeited.
Tenders will close at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024
Tenders are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “TENDER #13655” to: Insight for Life – LAW Services Attention: William N. Bohdan Zadworny Barrister & Solicitor 5131-50 Street, PO Box 250 Vegreville, AB T9C 1R2 Phone 780-632-7779
FOR SALE BY TENDER
TENDERS ARE INVITED for the purchase of the following property located in Camrose County: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 19 TOWNSHIP 49 SECTION 10 QUARTER NORTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS The title to the property will be subject to the reservations and exceptions now appearing on the title and free and clear of all financial encumbrances. GST will be added to the tender price unless the purchaser is a GST registrant at the time of closing. TENDERS must be in writing, accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft in the sum of $5000 payable to Fielding & Company LLP, sealed in an envelope marked “Flemming Tender” and must be received by Fielding & Company LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, #100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S3, on or before 12:00 noon, February 28, 2024. Municipal taxes will be adjusted. Surface leases (if any) will be assigned on the closing date; however, any surface lease payments received by the Seller prior to the closing date will not be adjusted. The closing and adjustment date of sale will be March 31, 2024, and the successful tenderer must pay the balance of the purchase price, plus GST (unless the tenderer is a GST registrant and provides a signed GST Indemnity to be provided by Fielding & Company) on the closing date, or the deposit will be forfeited. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them forthwith after the closing of tenders. No conditional tenders will be accepted, and the highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. No warranty whatsoever is given as to the condition of the property or as to the fitness of the property for any purpose. For further information about the tender process phone Wayne Throndson, K.C. at Fielding & Company LLP, 780-672-8851. For further information about the property phone Calvin Flemming at 780-375-3905.
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FARM LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER
Tenders for the purchase of lands in Camrose County as described below are invited. Lands will be sold subject to all existing reservations and exceptions stated on Certificates of Title. Each parcel is tendered subject to a Right of First Refusal of the previous owner. ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTY ONE (31) TOWNSHIP FORTY FOUR (44) RANGE NINETEEN (19) WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN, WHICH LIES WEST OF THE RIGHT BANK OF BATTLE RIVER AS SHOWN ON A PLAN OF SURVEY OF THE SAID TOWNSHIP SIGNED AT OTTAWA ON THE 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D. 1910 CONTAINING 67.2 HECTARES (166 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS
MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 19 TOWNSHIP 44 SECTION THIRTY ONE (31) QUARTER NORTH EAST WHICH LIES WEST OF THE RIGHT BANK OF BATTLE RIVER AS SHOWN ON A PLAN OF SURVEY OF THE SAID TOWNSHIP DATED 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D. 1910 CONTAINING 17.68 HECTARES (43.7 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: HECTARES (ACRES) MORE OR LESS A) PLAN 7620278 - RIGHT OF WAY 1.327 3.28 (AREA B WHICH INCLUDES AREA A) EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 19 TOWNSHIP 44 SECTION 31 ALL THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER WHICH LIES WEST OF THE RIGHT BANK OF BATTLE RIVER AS SHOWN ON PLAN OF SURVEY OF THE SAID TOWNSHIP SIGNED AT OTTAWA ON THE 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D 1910, CONTAINING 27.6 HECTARES (68.2 ACRES) MORE OR LESS. EXCEPTING THEREOUT: ALL THAT PORTION SHOWN AS AREA (B) ON PLAN 7620278, CONTAINING 2.29 HECTARES (5.67 ACRES) MORE OR LESS. EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 19 TOWNSHIP 44 SECTION 31 QUARTER SOUTH WEST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS
Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “HAUSER Tender”, to Scott Farnham at Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, 5016-52 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1V7, on or before 12:00 noon, MARCH 1, 2024, and shall be accompanied with GST number and a certified cheque or bank draft payable to Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP in trust for 5% of the tender price.
No conditional tenders will be accepted and the highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders may be made for individual or all of the said parcels.
Tenders will not be opened in public. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by regular mail.
The successful tenderer will be obligated to complete the purchase on or before APRIL 5, 2024. The 5% deposit shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price. Taxes will be adjusted on closing date. There will be no other adjustments. If the successful tenderer fails to complete the transaction by the closing date, the deposit will be forfeited.
FOR SALE BY TENDER FARM LAND – CAMROSE COUNTY
Estate of Kenneth Vassberg hereby offers the following lands for sale by tender, subject to existing reservations on title: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 17 TOWNSHIP 47 SECTION 20 QUARTER NORTH WEST CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: HECTARES (ACRES) MORE OR LESS A) PLAN 2321030 SUBDIVISION 6.30 15.57 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. All tenders must be in writing and include a deposit of $10,000.00 and received before 12 noon, February 29, 2024, in a sealed envelope marked Vassberg Tender at the office of: KNAUT JOHNSON FRANCOEUR Barristers & Solicitors 4925-51 Street Camrose, AB T4V 1S4 Attention: David R. Francoeur The successful tenderer must complete the purchase and pay the balance of the adjusted purchase price on or before March 15, 2024 (closing date), or the deposit will be forfeited. No conditional tenders will be allowed. Tenders will not be opened in public. Tender price excludes GST. Purchaser is responsible for all costs associated with registration of the Transfer. Vendor makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status. If the successful tenderer fails to complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited. Any unsuccessful tenderers will have their deposit returned by regular mail. For further particulars please contact David Francoeur at 780-672-5561. This tender may also be viewed on the Knaut Johnson Francoeur website: www.kjf-law.ca
LANDS FOR SALE BY TENDER The registered owner hereby offers for sale by tender the following briefly described properties located in the County of Stettler No. 6, subject to the reservations, exceptions and encumbrances contained in the existing certificate of title, but free and clear of any financial liens: PARCEL 1: NE 19-40-16-W4: 159 acres more or less, 60 acres native pasture, 80 acres improved pasture, remainder old farm site, wetlands and trees. Newer perimeter fence around quarter. Two older bored wells and 1 burrow pit (dugout). Farm site includes old hip roof style barn and an uninhabitable house with a drilled well. PARCEL 2: NE and NW 20-40-16W4: 307 acres more or less, 150 acres of which is improved pasture, remainder native pasture and trees, one burrow pit (dugout) and one older dugout, newer fencing on 3 sides of perimeter. Parcels may be sold together or individually. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The land is sold “as is” with no warranties or representations from the registered owner. References to acreage or composition of the Lands are estimated only and subject to independent confirmation by potential buyers. For more information about the land you may contact Lisa Mueller directly at 403-740-3410. Tenders must be received by the offices of Simonin Law up to but not after 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Tenders must be in a sealed envelope marked “Mueller Tender” and must provide contact information, including a phone number.
Vendor makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size, condition or environmental state.
Buyer must sign an unconditional Purchase Agreement and provide a non-refundable certified cheque or draft equal to 10% of the purchase price payable to Simonin Law within 5 business days of the Buyer being notified of acceptance of their tender bid. Closing date shall be on or before Friday, April 12, 2024, unless agreed otherwise in writing.
Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP.
Buyer shall be responsible for own legal and closing costs, plus title insurance to facilitate closing. Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T.
The successful tenderer will be responsible for the cost of title insurance to facilitate timely closing.
For further information or to view the property, please contact Ron Hauser at 780-679-4822.
This Tender may also be viewed on the Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP website: www.fwsllp.ca
SIMONIN LAW Suite A, 4819-51 Street, Box 1630 Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 403-742-3411
Kodiaks escape storm with two wins By Murray Green
Camrose Kodiaks came back from a trip to Grande Prairie with four points in Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) action, January 27 and 28. The Kodiaks blanked the Storm 2-0 in the first game of the series. After two scoreless periods, went to work in the third with goals from Ludovik Tardif, his 13th of the season, and Cole Barrett, his 10th. Kodiaks goalie Elliott Pratt stopped all 33 shots directed his way for the shutout. Camrose fired 26
shots on goal. In the rematch, Camrose came out on top of a 4-1 contest. Garrett Thom notched his 10th of the season for the lone tally in the opening period. After a Grande Prairie goal, the Kodiaks fired back with three markers from Sam Lozinski, his 15th, Tardif, his 14th, and Lozinski again for his 16th on the year. Goalie Pratt turned away 29 of 30 shots he faced. Camrose fired 19 shots at the Storm cage. In February, the Kodiaks are home against Lloydminster (2 p.m.)
on February 11 and Fort McMurray (2 p.m.) on February 19 to complete the home schedule. Bear facts AJHL has cancelled games between the Camrose Kodiaks and the following five opponents: Brooks Bandits, Sherwood Park Crusaders, Okotoks Oilers, Blackfalds Bulldogs and Spruce Grove Saints. The AJHL is continuing to play games between the remaining 11 teams as originally scheduled. Camrose is in eighth place among the 11 teams.
Vikings clipped by Briercrest By Murray Green
A season of sports is under way at the University of Alberta, Augustana for the 2023-24 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference season. Hockey Augustana Vikings lost two games to the front-running Briercrest Clippers on January 26 and 27. In the first game, Briercrest won 5-1. A third period tally from Tanner Manz kept the Vikings from getting shut out. Augustana goalie Daniel Moody stopped 36 of 41 shots, while the Vikings fired 35 shots on goal. In the rematch, Augustana built up a 2-1 lead after 40 minutes. Jayven Leslie scored in the first after a Clippers’ marker and Jack Hamly netted the go-ahead goal in the middle frame. It was all Briercrest in the third as they scored three unanswered goals. Goalie Westin Cardwell stopped 21 of 25 shots he faced, while the Vikings counted 23 shots on goal. Volleyball The women’s Vikings team swept both matches they played by beating Kings Eagles 3-2 and 3-1 in matches on January 26 and 27. In the first match against Kings, Shae Boyes led the attack with 22 kills, Kari White earned 42 assists and Taryn Watson had 13 digs. In the home games, Boyes earned 17 kills, White provided 44 assists and Racquel Lussier recorded six digs. The men’s team lost 3-0 in both dates to the Kings. In the first match, Connor Peake led with seven kills, Caelum Hartman counted 16 assists and Boris Kuljanin had six digs. In the rematch, Devon Nazarchuk had eight kills, Dawson Sparrow added 20 assists and both Kuljanin and Joel Smith had four digs. The next home game is on February 10 against Red Deer at 6 and 8 p.m. Basketball The women’s Vikings team won 83-77 and lost 6962 to split the series with the second place Kings on January 26 and 27. In the win at home, both Mackenzie Mrazik and Mallory Ogilvie garnered 19 points, while both Tayah Fiveland and Alyssa Banez chipped in with 15 points each. In the loss, Mackenzie Mrazik netted 20 points and Meadow Munroe added 10 points. Augustana men’s squad won 80-67 and 95-65 against the Eagles, January 26 and 27. At home, Ryan Degner led the Vikings with 24 points, while Jack Smilski chipped in with 17. In the rematch, Marc Parma garnered 27 points, while Brett Marlow added 16 in support. The Vikings host Olds Broncos on February 9 at 6 and 8 p.m.
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City hosts another TREX art exhibition
By Lori Larsen
The City of Camrose Arts and Culture Department are excited to welcome back another installment of the TREX Art Exhibition to the Chuck MacLean Art Centre, February 1 to 28. The free exhibition is open to anyone Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. until noon and 1 until 5 p.m. This particular exhibit, entitled Strange and Known Places, curated by Kira Vlietstra and Genevieve Farrell, features the works of 10 artists based in or with ties to Medicine Hat. Artists
The following is a list of the artists and their artistic mediums featured in the Strange and Known Places exhibition. • Vicki Hadland, oil and acrylic painting as well as various drawing materials such as graphite and charcoal. • Jenna Hoffart, acrylic painting and craft beading. • Matias Martinez, glass and painting, installation and social practice. • Brenda Mercer, leather and rawhide. • Glen Velcro, ink and paint. • Chantel Schultz, drawing and sculpture. • Erica Teulon, acrylic paint, permanent marker, silk screen, ink, fabric paint and fabric. • Bridget Trout, expensive art supplies. • Vergo Vanelle, acrylic paint and oil pastels on
canvas and wood, and • Curtis Windover, cinematography, graphic design, songwriting and storytelling. Wander through the gallery enjoying a variety of artworks including leather work, paintings, drawings and blown glass and discover the stories behind the artists and their works. The Alberta Foundation for Arts’ (AFA) TREX Traveling Exhibition program ensures that every Albertan is given an opportunity to enjoy extensive art collections and the work of contemporary Alberta artists in places close to where they live.
Every year more than 600,000 Albertans expand their appreciation for art through the many TREX exhibitions featuring works from a growing art collection of over 9,000 pieces of 2,000 artists. TREX brings art to the people and residents of Camrose and area, we are fortunate to once again be able to enjoy professional art exhibits right here in the community. For more information on the TREX exhibition or any of the programs and services offered at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca.
FEBRUARY IS THE
Celebration of Chocolate Month
There was a piece of chocolate cake in the fridge with a note, "Don't eat me!" Now there is an empty plate with a note, "Don't tell me what to do!" On the package of chocolate, it says "Resealable." What are they thinking?!! I just got over my addiction to chocolate, nuts and marshmallows. I won't lie, it was a Rocky Road.
Why is everyone so against sugar? Who stood by you when things went wrong in your life? Who comforted you? Who was always there for you? It wasn't broccoli, that's for sure! I'm giving up eating chocolate for a month. Sorry, bad punctuation. I'm giving up. Eating chocolate for a month. We had seven chocolates to divide between three kids, so I ate four because I am a problem solver. They say every piece of chocolate you eat shortens your life by two minutes. I did the math. Seems I should have died in 1543. Kid: "I want to run a chocolate factory some day!" Parent: "I will support this dream. With my money. Immediately." If you eat an entire chocolate cake without cutting it, you technically only had one piece. Someone accused me of stealing their Kit Kat. Give me a break! Chocolate comes from cocoa. Cocoa is a tree. That makes it a plant. Therefore, chocolate is a salad.
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster The TREX Strange and Known Places Art exhibit will be at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre, all of February and features the works of 10 Alberta artists.
Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week
Grand Trunk Landing condo
A day without chocolate is like … just kidding. I have absolutely no idea. Wife: "You ate all of my chocolate?" Me: "You left them out in the open on the top shelf under the shirts in the back of the closet!" Archeologists excavating a pyramid in Egypt have found a mummy covered in chocolate and hazelnuts. They believe it to be Pharoah Rocher. Dear Chocolate Commercials: No one ever eats chocolate in slow motion with their eyes closed. Sincerely, normal people. Chocolate = Cheaper than therapy and you don't need an appointment. When life gives you lemons, throw them back and ask for chocolate.
By Lori Larsen
Retirement should be all about enjoying life, just getting up and going whenever you want, which is exactly what it can be with this Grand Trunk Landing condo. You can maintain home ownership with all the amenities of condo living in a wonderful downtown location within walking distance to trails, parks and shopping. This ground floor unit features open concept kitchen/dining and living. Cozy up at night or on cooler days in front of the corner gas fireplace in the living room with views facing Mirror Lake. Prepare meals in the kitchen, which features oak cabinets and plenty of counter space, while your guests sit up at the raised eating bar, or you can enjoy a meal at the dinette area adjacent to the living room. Enjoy an end-of-dinner dessert or
beverage out on the covered patio just off the living/dining area. The large bedroom easily accommodates a king-sized bed and has a quaint little reading nook by the window, where you could easily set up a desk. The bedroom also features a walk-in closet and a three-piece en suite. A two-piece bathroom is convenient for guests and an in-suite laundry area with plenty of built-in storage completes all the living space you need. The unit has a dedicated underground storage space and parking. Your path to more living starts with this Grand Trunk Landing condo, located at 5419-49 Avenue Unit 103, within a reasonable budget priced at $209,900. For a private viewing, contact Matthew Mayer at:
Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or 780-781-7088 Cell
Matthew Mayer
Here's to every mom who has eaten chocolate in a closet because, quite frankly, you didn't want to share.
Under the Sea
Where does Ariel go when one of her friends is missing? To the Lost and Flounder Department. Me: "You wanna watch the hockey game with me?" Teenage Daughter: "No, I don't like hockey." Me: "I didn't like The Little Mermaid, but I watched it 1,387 times. Now go get your jersey on." What class did Ariel excel at when she was in school? Algae-bra. God: "You're an amphibian." Frog: "What does that mean?" God: "It means you can breathe on land and in the water." Frog: "You mean I'm a mermaid?!!!" God" "No, that's not what I –" Frog: [with glee] "I'm the littlest mermaid!" Age 50 Women: "We need a Disney princess who is going through menopause." What did Princess Ariel use for money? Sand dollars. It should be illegal for kids to change their favourite Disney princess without giving you 30 days' notice. What does Ariel like on her toast? Mermalade.
The CAMROSE BOOSTER, February 6, 2024 – Page 32
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It’s been terrific 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! SOLD
RYLEY – IT’S LIKE AN ACREAGE IN TOWN! … 3 bedroom bungalow w/oversized garage on a double lot. Original hardwood floors, large kitchen/dining area, great living room w/BIG picture window to provide lots of natural light. Great primary with 2-piece en suite. The lower-level includees family room, bedroom and craft room/play room. Great yard! Don’t miss this opportunity to have a country bungalow in town. Welcome HOME! Asking $179,000 A2098104
OPEN HOUSE Saturday, February 10 11 am to 1 pm 3320-50A Street Close
MODEL 1244 ZERO STEP … Senior friendly. Beautiful bright open floor plan, 9’ ceilings, in-floor heat, beautiful kitchen, spacious great room. Main floor laundry. Easy access to garage. Covered patio and more! No condo fees! Immediate possession! You’ll love it! Asking $436,376 A2045627
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HWY 56 FRONTAGE … 6.05 acres in Millang Industrial Park. 3-phase power, gas available now. Edmonton city water is to be available in 2023. This 6.05 acre parcel is zoned Farmland at present. This is the LAST REMAINING LOT! Asking $749,000 A2098054
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• Spacious open plan • Senior friendly design • In-floor heating • No steps Asking $312,162
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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 $859,900 A2044898
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WOW! GORGEOUS WALKOUT BUNGALOW, AWESOME 4-CAR GARAGE … Amazing lake views. It’s absolutely perfect! Features a quality built 2083 sq. ft. 5-bedroom home. Exceptional craftsmanship and design. You will love every area of the home from the gourmet kitchen, butlers’ pantry, chic living spaces, superb primary bedroom and the amazing walkout basement. Awesome deck/ patio and so much more! Views, lifestyle, it’s perfect! Asking $1,399,000 A2096394
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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
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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
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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
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BEAUTIFUL HALF DUPLEX … in adult community of West Park. One owner home with upgrades – extra windows in living area, open concept living, vaulted ceiling, 1 large main floor bedroom with W/I closet and 3-pce en suite. Fully finished basement, a/c. In-floor heat in double attached garage – fully finished. HOA $110/month and covers landscaping, snow removal. Asking $354,900 A2103823
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WOW! BUNGALOW-STYLE VILLA … Awesome community, amazing lifestyle, Village at West Park! Beautiful Villa nestled in a quiet community, just steps from amenities! Vaulted ceilings, excellent kitchen, 2+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, main floor laundry, cozy gas fireplace and developed basement. lawn care/snow removal only $110/month! Not a condo! Everything you’ve been looking for, call now! Asking $339,900 A2094955
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SOLD Available August, 2023 Model 1244 asking $426,900 A2045624
NEW WALKOUT BUNGALOW CONDOS BY LAKE! … Finished up and down! Landscaped yard, vinyl fencing, artificial turf – WOW! You’ll love the location of “Valley View West Estates”. An amazing adult community by the lake, walking trails and park. Absolutely an exceptional home with a gorgeous, bright open plan. Asking $575,162 A2080295
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KINGMAN … Newly developed lots. Choose from seven! Located on the edge of town. Starting at $27,500 A1156323, 6338, 6341, 6343, 6349
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 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME … on the OVERSIZE lot! No neighbours behind! Bawlf has a provincially acclaimed K-12 school, wonderful sports facilities and walking trails. Only 20 minutes from Camrose – which is the perfect distance to unwind on your drive home from work! Starting at $45,000 A2076411, 6409, 6403 NEW NORWAY LOT … 65’ wide lot at the edge of town in Spartan Estates! Asking $50,000 A2089400
Battle River Homes Check out our Beautiful Lakeside Adult Community. Private and Quiet!
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
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SOLDVALLEYVIEW! BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE,
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 65 ACRE INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY … 3 minutes North of Camrose off HWY 833. Existing 7440 sq. ft. building, fully renovated. Well/ septic/natural gas. New 600V/200 amp/ 3 phase transformer on site. Drainage ditch throughout feeding a 6.5 million gallon dugout on South perimeter. Judicial Sale. Asking $1,600,000 A2101350
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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
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TOP FLOOR LIVING AT CROWN PLACE … Take in the unobstructed North and East views. Close proximity to West end shopping/amenities. This unit provides just the right amount of space with a vaulted ceiling and corner fireplace. Experience the community lifestyle that Crown Place has to offer today. Asking $157,500 A2098012
CAMROSE HOMES 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
OUT OF TOWN
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
GREAT FLEXIBLITY IN MAYERTHORPE OVER 23 ACRES ALONG HWY 43 Asking $230,000 CA0168666
ACREAGES 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. DUCED! A2086879 Asking $268,900 RE 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. DUCED! A2092145 Asking $498,900 RE
1322 SQ. FT. 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW … on 1.07 aces 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 $524,000 A2102612
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CAREFREE LIVING … Here is your opportunity to live in your home without condo fees, but the yard and driveway are looked after! This 1,629 sq. ft. home features three bathrooms and two primary bedrooms w/en suites, plus a third bedroom. Great kitchen with upgraded appliances and walk-in pantry. The living room is complete with a cozy fireplace. MF laundry and large deck with natural gas for the BBQ plus a heated garage. This community truly allows you to travel and not worry about home! Asking $365,000 A2105475
LOVELY ONE BEDROOM CONDO … in Grand Trunk Landing – close to downtown and Mirror Lake walking trails. Nice open concept living, one huge bedroom with nook, walk-in closet and 3-pce. en suite. Central kitchen with dinette, large living/dining with gas fireplace and access to a covered deck with West views toward Mirror Lake. Asking $209,900 A2103828
Don’t miss the featured Home of the Week on page 31! AWESOME COMMUNITY & LIFESTYLE • Master planned community • Designed for active adults • No condo fees • Community lifestyle
NEW COMMUNITY ADULT LIVING
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SOLD • 1488 sq. ft. walk-out • 47’x17.5’ RV garage Asking $859,900
• 4-car man cave • Double lot A2044898
Sat., Feb. 10, 11am-1pm 3320-50A Street Close
• Full basement model • Double garage • Zero step entry Model 1244 Asking $499,322 A2077560
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Available October, 2023 Model 1229 asking $389,900 A2045631
Available NOW! Model 1244 asking $436,376
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• New Townhouse, Single Garage • Zero Step Entry Home • Non-Basement Available February, 2024 A2078776 Model 1153 asking $366,286 A2045633 Model 1153 asking $347,900
4001-50 Street, Camrose Phone 780.672.5851 www.ipdi.biz
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.
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