Need a break from the usual on a beautiful summer evening in Camrose? Or, if you’re hosting extended family or guests from out of the area and need to provide a unique community experience, consider the smiles per mile provided by the Mirror Lake Express Train.
Jeppa Danielson created this amazing 93-foot long train in his retirement years. Now, in addition to its frequent highlight appearances at parades in Edmonton, Calgary and at many rural fairs elsewhere, the Mirror Lake Express runs twice weekly, in suitable summer weather, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., offering kids and adults of all ages a 13-minute ride along the south side of Mirror Lake. Hop on board at the Bill Fowler Centre each Tuesday or Thursday. Thanks to the extreme generosity of Cargill, this season the rides are offered free of charge.
École Des Fondateurs reaches a milestone
By Murray Green
Amyliane Richard will be an important name in history for Camrose. She is the first student to graduate in the history of École des Fondateurs.
“It’s a great pleasure and honour for me to congratulate you, Amyliane, on your well-deserved French high school diploma, said Jean-Daniel Tremblay, public trustee École Des Fondateurs at the graduation ceremony on June 14.
“Today, you become the first graduate in the history of École des Fondateurs. This is an important moment not only for you, but for the entire École des Fondateurs community. I’m so happy to be able to celebrate with you and your family today. Being the only graduate of a school isn’t always easy, but what you’ve accomplished represents something wonderful,” he added.
“Because of your perseverance, you’ve become a role model for all the École des Fondateurs students who will follow you. We also thank you for the inspiration you represent,” said Tremblay.
“Congratulations on your sustained and remarkable efforts. I hope this celebration will become a highlight in your school memories.”
He thanked her parents, who not only had the courage of their convictions in enrolling her in a French-language school, but also supported her throughout her school career.
“Your success today is also your family’s success. On behalf of the Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord, a big thank you. But, I can’t forget to mention École des Fondateurs staff who have helped prepare you for the rich and full life ahead and your success today is a moment of celebration for the entire École des Fondateurs,” Tremblay said.
He presented her with the Ambassador Award. This award reflects the core values of the Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord.
Recipients must live and promote the French language, their identity and their culture. Their commitment, actions and behaviour serve as an example to their peers.
Principal Sonia Khoutir also talked about grad at École des Fondateurs in Camrose.
“It is with great pride that we celebrate Amyliane’s success today. Indeed, throughout her school path and especially this year, she has prepared herself to face the challenges she will have to overcome in the future.
“She showed perseverance, tenacity, deepened her knowledge and acquired new skills,” said Khoutir.
She showed patience and determination and finally, her efforts are rewarded. “You have taken up the challenge of completing your secondary education and we want to tell you that we are very proud of you.”
She thanked the parents, (especially the Parent Council of École des Fondateurs) teachers, school staff and to the community members who contributed everyday to the students’ success.
“I’d like to extend my congratulations to all the students on completing another year of their studies and I’d especially like to congratulate the graduate, Amyliane,” said MLA Jackie Lovely.
“This is such an exciting milestone and now it is time to celebrate all your achievements. The French community here in Camrose really shows the truth of the saying, ‘It takes a village to raise a child’. Raising your children to keep their French identity and language takes work, it isn’t easy. The constituency of Camrose and Alberta at large are mostly Anglophone, but the French-speaking community here is alive and well. There are more than 260,000 French speakers in Alberta who have an outsized cultural impact on our province,” said Lovely.
“This community helps us remember where we came from, it enriches the cultural fabric of our province and proves the value of bilingualism. So, as you step into this new chapter of your life, take on every day with a bit of courage and determination. Keep practicing your bilingualism. Keep attending francophone events. Keep the Franco-Albertan community alive,” Lovely said.
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School board trustee Jean-Daniel Tremblay presented the first graduate from École des Fondateurs, student Amyliane Richard, with the Ambassador Award on behalf of the board during the graduation ceremony.
Rotary 100, celebrating with community
Lori Larsen,
People of all ages came out on June 15 to enjoy a plethora of fun activities, food and entertainment, courtesy of Camrose Rotary in celebration of Rotary Camrose’s 100th anniversary. Stoney Creek Park was a buzz of excitement with hundreds of attendees enjoying the warm weather and community connection.
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Photo above: Rotary Camrose members, left to right, Shirley Bergsma, Tina Myles, Jenn Stone and Chris Rebus gave a big thumbs up to the great turn out for the Rotary 100th Anniversary Celebration.
Two-year-old Trulie Morin sat perfectly still while getting her face painted like a rainbow unicorn.
Participants rolling around in large inflatable balls were not sure which side was up.
Five-year-old Gavin Lievers challenged mom Stephanie to an interactive game of Snakes and Ladders.
A huge blow up obstacle course ended in a slide to victory for two-year-old Vienna Markovich.
Doerksen Taekwon-Do put on some incredible demonstrations for attendees.
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• Dr. Eugene Miller has been named the new Superintendent of Schools for Elk Island Catholic Regional Division #41. Dr. Miller will begin his duties at the start of the new school year. He has served Catholic education in Alberta as Superintendent of Schools since 1979 in the High Prairie Catholic Schools, the West Central Alberta Catholic Schools and most recently in the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Regional Division #22. A Laboucane Family Reunion was held at the Duhamel campsite, the site of Old Duhamel, 1880-1909. The six Laboucane brothers were original settlers of the area, arriving in 1879. Their descendents number in the thousands. People came from Ottawa, the Okanagan, Winnipeg, Vancouver, 100 Mile House and several communities in Alberta. Mass was celebrated in St. Thomas Historic Church by Father Gary Laboucane
The 1999-2000 Board for the Family Violence Action Society was installed. Board members for the next term are Chairperson Gigi Rebsomen, Past Chair Bruce Llewellyn, Vice Chair Linda Rowswell, Secretary Pat Stetar, Treasurer By Reesor, Directors Eva Rasmussen and Judilonne Beebe and Coordinator Vickie Roy
• Owen Stewart, a student at Glenrose Hospital for the past four years, was the recipient of $100 from The Camrose Lionettes. The presentation was made by Mrs. Orville Collyer in the presence of Owen’s mother, Mrs. Cliff Stewart. Owen will use the money for a 12-day holiday at Camp He-Ho-Ha, which is operated by the Associated Commercial Travellers for Physically Handicapped Persons.
• Isabella Nelson was installed as President of the Camrose Business and Professional Women’s Club. Other officers installed for the 1974-75 term were Vice-President Berdie Fowler, Secretary Wendy Lavery, and Treasurer Irene Sanders Immediate Past President is Dorothy Clapson Kay Forsen, a Past President, conducted the installation ceremony
• Plans are well developed for both the Camrose Lutheran College Hockey Club and the Concert Choir to tour parts of Europe during the Christmas holidays this year. The choir, under the direction of James Neff, will sing concerts in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, France and Holland during a three-week period. The C.L.C. Vikings Hockey Club, under Coach Joe Voytechek, will play games in Norway, Sweden and Finland. LeRoy Johnson, General Manager of the Vikings, will be spending three weeks in Scandinavia in August, finalizing games and tour arrangements.
Cardinals fly around the diamond
By Lori Larsen
The Camrose Affiliate of Alberta Special Olympics slow pitch home team, the Camrose Cardinals, showed up with grit and gumption on Saturday, June 15 during the provincial qualifiers tournament hosted in Camrose at the Kin Park ball diamonds.
The diamonds were filled with ball action with 14 teams overall (nine qualifiers and five modified) taking their turn at bat on adjacent fields.
The Camrose Cardinals came out to play and ending up winning the intermediate title in the finals against the Edmonton Blue Knights.
Camrose Cardinals will be heading off to provincial summer games in August 2025 in Grand Prairie.
Bench dedicated to former ÉCCHS student
By Murray Green
The Sainbhee family will be dedicating a bench at the École Camrose Composite High School, along with Battle River School Division staff, to former student Hershita Sainbhee
That bench was dedicated on June 27 at 2 p.m. at ÉCCHS.
Hershita was the daughter of Dr. Parampreet Sainbhee, mom, Dr. Tejinder Sainbhee, dad, and sister to this year’s valedictorian, Karishma Sainbhee.
Hershita passed away six years ago in June 2018 in a tragic automobile accident on Highway 21.
“To commemorate her outstanding achievements, I would like to announce that a bench will be placed in her name,” Karishma told her fellow students on grad day.
The automobile accident changed the lives of the Camrose family forever. The Sainbhee family were on a routine drive to Edmonton to purchase a new car for mother Parampreet, so that she could hand over her used car to newly licensed, daughter Hershita. Tragically, they never made it to Edmonton that sorrowful day, after being involved in a horrendous motor vehicle collision just north of Camrose on Highway 21, where the unfortunate decision of another driver to drive while distracted, not only took the life of Herishta but changed several lives, forever.
Not only did the accident claim Hershita’s young life, but the rest of them had life threatening injuries.
“I am very thankful to the Camrose people who have been so supportive. It (Camrose) feels like a big family to me,” said Parampreet.
Situated just outside the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre facing the lake is a wooden bench honouring the life of a beautiful daughter, sister, family member and friend, Hershita.
Now a second bench was placed in memory of Hershita at the high school of the former student.
“The bench stands as a reminder of how we used to keep our pain inside our hearts. I feel this is some-
thing that should be honoured,” her mom said.
A sticker placed on the back windshield of the car
Hershita would have been driving, acts as a reminder to all, of the consequences of our decisions.
In memory of Hershita Sainbhee. ‘In a split second, you could kill others and tear a hole in the heart of their family. Be sensible,
don’t text and drive.’
“It is time to take action. There are so many (deadly) accidents on Highway 21,” remarked Parampreet. “That highway needs to have passing lanes at intersections. I have not driven on that highway since the accident. It is such a busy highway and so many people are killed there.
“I’ve started a petition to have the intersection
passing lanes on Highway 21. Our goal is to get as many signatures for the petition, so that we can reduce the chance of accidents and make it safer. The petition is currently
placed at Martinson Health, downtown Camrose for signatures. Also come on July 20 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Gemini Centre Camrose,” she said.
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École Camrose Composite High School staff and friends of the Sainbhee family gathered at the school to dedicate a bench to former student Hershita Sainbhee who was killed in a car accident.
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What is Drought?
Yo Sh ot!
By Murray Green
The Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce will be holding daily activities during Be A Tourist In Your Own Town week from July 7 to 13.
“This is our 20th annual Be A Tourist In Your Own Town year. We wanted to do something that everyone could do and to get everyone thinking about Camrose. I don’t think people realize just how much there is to do in our city,” said Bill Fowler Information Centre summer student Nicole Roy.
“We wanted to bring some favourite activities that people wanted to do like they did in the past, like yoga in the park. Throughout the week we are doing different events,” she said.
“On Monday, we have yoga in the park with Joyful Movements Studio, here at Mirror Lake at 6 p.m. The next day we are going to have ghost stories with Janine Carroll at the Camrose and District Centennial Museum at 5 p.m.
“On Wednesday, will be a children’s fun day. In the afternoon, noon to 3 p.m., children can come and play interactive games, just spend some time outside at
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the centre. Then on Thursday, it is a safari train theme day, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. We are going to put out some safari animals out on the train route for children to see,” revealed Nicole.
“What we are most excited for is on Friday. The last event will be Amazing Race Camrose. We will have Amazing Race routes starting at the centre at 5:30 p.m. People can enter as teams and we encourage them to register early on our social media or on our posters (QR code) around town. The race will take you around the City, to different parks and do different activities,” explained Nicole.
“At each event, we will have door prizes. On top of all this, all week we will having colouring contests. You can even pick up the colouring here, go home and do it and bring it back. We will have the Seven Wonders of Camrose passport to fill out to learn more about the history of the City,” shared Nicole.
“It highlights some of the things in Camrose that people might not take the time to learn about, such as the history of the museum. This allows people to take a walk around the City.”
University of Alberta Augustana Campus udent s collaborated with the City of Camrose develop strate gies addres sing climate change
Their many various projects , par t of a ommunit y Par tner ship cour se , included a series of ar ticles about drought that will be featured over the ne xt four week s.
Ar ticle by Connor Batog, Navjot Juneja, Taylor Rober ts, Andrew Thomas, Ryan Wyzykoski
Drought is defined in the O xford dictionar y as a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shor tage of water.” Drought can have severe consequences , everything from social to economic aspects of our lives being impacted and Camrose is far from immune.
Drought increases food and energy prices, decreases local productivit y for markets, and also decreases worker e icienc y. Even the environment is impacted through loss of wetlands, decreased water level for our lakes, major risks of wildfires , wildfire smoke which has a negative e ect on our air quali ty, destruction of habitat and loss of life for animals and plants .
Water usage can fur ther be divided into two categories : essential and non-essential
Severe drought conditions may lead to policies that limit water consumption to essential use only. Therefore, non-essential water use could be limited depending on the stage of drought for which the Cit y of Camrose has called for action.
These limitations could mean only watering lawns on cer tain days , limited vehicle washing, or having bulk water supplies suspended. Cer tain recreational activities, working, and grocer y shopping are just a few examples of activities in which drought may create problems.
Life without non-essential water use is an inconvenience and it would make daily tasks significantly more di icult . However, these inconveniences are small when compared to the necessit y of having water available for essential use . For example , the recreational swimming fac ilit y being shu t down doesn’ t seem as devastating as not having a large enough water supply for citizens to drink, cook , or clean.
Therefore, it is vital that we properly manage our water usage to maintain a reliable supply for the public’s essential needs and, in doing so, reduce the stress on our water systems during a drought.
By being proactive abou t water management during a drought , we can avoid the worst-case scenario of running out of water and we can limit the social and economic consequences for the Cit y of Camrose.
During a drought, actions need to be taken or one won’ t need to be worried about when they’ll get to go swimming, but rather when they might get to take their nex t sip of water.
For more information, check out the Cit y of Camrose website for more policie s and regulations on water usage
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Bill Fowler Camrose Visitor Information Centre summer students, from left, Cassidy Whiteman, Kyra Rawlusyk and Nicole Roy show the plans they have for Be A Tourist in Your Own Town week, July 7 to 13. Missing is student Cassandra Klinger.
O Canada –with gratitude
On Canada Day, at our annual family gathering, I thoroughly enjoy seeing my siblings, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their children chatting, playing games, sharing food. I appreciate the technology that allows us to speak with family members in various locations around the world.
I remember conversations I’ve had with people who have come to Canada from other countries. I’m grateful that my precious extended family members all live in countries where they can play and work in safety. ***
Some years ago, I was involved with an Asian family who was trying to get a little girl and her mother out of Pakistan. In Pakistan, among incidents that happened to the mother were police coming to issue a subpoena for the mother to appear in court, accused of actions that never happened. The police said that they could make the subpoena go away–for a price.
At one point, the mother and her three-year-old daughter were required by the court to be available for three hours every week outside the same Lahore courthouse where, not long before, a woman had been stoned to death by her father and brothers. Why? Because she dared to marry someone without her family’s permission. During the stoning, some people ran to police–part of “security” around the courthouse–to stop the stoning. The police declined to intervene.
I remember a conversation I had with a woman who volunteers for a project that helps women in Rwanda. One of the stories was of a young man who now lives in Canada. When he was 10, this young man’s Tutsi family was awakened in the night by someone telling them to flee because the Hutus were coming to kill them. As he was fleeing, the 10-year-old witnessed his father being killed by machetes. The boy was able to hide in the jungle for a few weeks before reaching a place of refuge. Sometime later he came to Canada.
To survive after the genocide, some Tutsi women married Hutu men. The young man’s mother was one of those. In the occasional contact between the mother in Rwanda and the son in Canada, it seemed that things were not great, but she thought she could manage. Then came news that she was dead. Her husband had killed her. There were no repercussions for the husband.
***
I believe our country could be better. Some days I do rants about that. Our justice system, our political processes and our culture may be less than perfect. But on Canada Day, I think how fortunate we are to live in a place where we don’t have to fear the corruption and violence that people face in some countries.
Our physical “risks” (at least in my case) have more to do with occasional klutziness than with the risk of being killed by violence.
Sometimes the risks we fear most are emotional. We’re afraid we might be embarrassed in public or feel emotional pain. Our financial risks might mean we have to scale back our lifestyle. But we won’t be homeless and we won’t starve.
***
I did not “deserve” to be born in a country where we can live in safety most of the time. In many parts of the world, things we fear in Canada would not make the cut as something to cause worry or distress.
My family and I do not deserve the luxury of relative safety. We are just lucky. The least we Canadians can do is be grateful–and think how we can make it even better.
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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.
County backs World Hockey Challenge
By Murray Green Camrose
will be hosting the World Junior A Hockey Challenge in December.
After the departure of the Okotoks Oilers and Blackfalds Bulldogs to the BCHL, that left Alberta teams scrambling for host sites for the Centennial Cup and World Junior Challenge.
“We will only have one Team Canada. Normally, we have a west and east team, so it will be a fourteam tournament. I’m apologizing on behalf of the World Junior Challenge that you didn’t get a two year notice. The contract is actually getting signed today (June 25),” said cochair Boris Rybalka.
“We started talking about sponsorships last Monday. We are allowed six rink boards. There are 24 rink boards, but we are only allowed six because Hockey
Canada, through national and international sponsors, has the rest of them spoken for. We are not allowed any ice logos to sell because that is all corporate, so the majority of making this a successful event will be on ticket sales, to be honest,” explained Boris.
“Getting people in the seats is our main focus. We want the community and surrounding area to support and have packages for the smaller businesses. We also have to pay for hotels and meals for the four teams over the seven day period,” said Boris.
The Camrose Sports Development Society, who manage the Kodiaks and Bruins hockey teams, stepped up to offer Camrose as the site of the four team World Junior Challenge.
“I move that Camrose
County council provide a Category A Major Local Event sponsorship of $5,000 to the World Junior A Hockey Challenge taking place from December 9 to 15,” said councillor Carlene Wetthuhn, at the June 25 regular council meeting.
In return, the County would be eligible for 20 event passes, e-program guide, full page ad, event program thank you, option for in venue booth display, on-line recognition, in venue digital signage, in venue signage and live in venue mentions.
Camrose will be hosting four junior teams from USA, Sweden, Slovakia and Canada. This event is held annually at a Canadian Junior A community. Camrose hosted this event in 2008.
By Murray Green
Brian
Froehler,
formerly from the Bashaw area, owns a 1955 Chevrolet truck.
“When they were building the year of this truck, they were re-tooling for next year’s truck. This has the newer frame. Trucks from the first series 1954-’55 already had the frame for the newer models. They don’t fit the 1947 to ‘53 models. They went to a flat rail box, which was a re-tool for the design on the next series of trucks,” explained Brian.
The Advance-Design is a light and medium duty truck series by Chevrolet, their first major redesign after the Second World War.
“Take the 1954 GMCs and 1955 Chevrolets for example: the unique difference was the signal light that a lot of people called the mustache. Those chrome pieces that come down usually on GMCs, had a signal light that was right in the fender. That is unique to this truck and those within that year and a half they were made,” added Brian.
Its GMC counterpart was the GMC New Design. It was billed as a larger, stronger, and sleeker design in comparison to the earlier AK Series.
“Then they went to a one-piece windshield. In 1953 and under, they had
The automotive section of
Froehler modernizes first series truck
truck to include
the two piece windows.
I’ve had this truck since the early 1980s. Actually, I bought it in 1979. It was a daily driver up until the early ’90s when I had to restore the truck. It has a 1981 Camaro front clip on
FUN FACTS
From 1947 until 1955, Chevrolet trucks were number one in sales in the United States, with rebranded versions sold at GMC locations. In 1954, it was the only year for significant design changes. The windshield is now a curved one-piece glass without centre vertical dividing strip. It had a revised steering wheel, revised dashboard, cargo bed rails that were previously angled, now horizontal.
Tail lights were round instead of rectangular. Grille changed from five horizontal slats to crossbar design commonly referred to as a bull nose grille, similar to modern Dodge truck grilles. New engines were 235-cubic inch straight-6 and 261-cubic inch straight-6. Hydramatic automatic transmission became available for the first time, as a paid for option.
In 1955, First Series was similar to the 1954 model year, except redesigned hood-side emblems and modern open driveshaft in place of enclosed torque tube. The serial number codes are unchanged from 1953 and 1954.
The same basic design family was used for all of its trucks including the Suburban, panel trucks, canopy express and cab overs. There are three main sizes of this truck: the half-, three-quarter- and full-ton capacities in short and long wheelbase.
it. It has a 1978 block 350 engine with a 350 turbo transmission,” shared Brian.
“It has a nine-inch Ford rear end with positraction. The truck body is old and original, but it has some modern conveniences. It is a custom truck, but it looks original and that is what I wanted. It is a truck that is enjoyable to drive,” Brian said.
“It is a lot nicer to drive and you can take it on longer distances. I like the look of the truck, the body style, everything is nice and round. Some people call the style fat fenders because everything is round. An opportunity came to get this truck and I took it,” shared Brian.
‘The truck was two-tone blue when I first bought it. The truck was done. The guy had a 289 Ford engine in the truck with a C10 front suspension on it. I drove it like that in the ‘80s and early ‘90s and then tore it down. I then built it the way I wanted to build the
truck,” added Brian.
“Most of the truck is original. I fixed the body parts because back then there were no after market pieces. The rear fenders are a metal reproduction.
Everything from the cab forward is original. The front chrome bumper is actually original. It has never been touched. A few things were rechromed,” he said.
FIRST SERIES
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Brian Froehler’s 1955 Chevrolet truck is a bridge truck joining the old 1947 to 1955 models to the newly designed trucks of 1956. Brian restored this
both original parts and a few modern conveniences.
Intentional policy or economic stupidity
By Damien C. Kurek, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot
After two months of delay, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and finance minister/deputy
Prime Minister Crystia Freeland
finally revealed the specifics of their cornerstone budget commitment: A tax hike on job creators by raising the capital gains inclusion rate to 66 per cent.
As soon as we had a chance to review the proposal, commonsense Conservatives made it clear we oppose this tax hike.
The Liberals, propped up by the NDP, would like Canadians to believe this tax hike impacts only 0.13 per cent of Canadians, the so-called super-rich. But they refuse to ensure the impact is limited to the extremely wealthy, even when given many opportunities to do so. In fact, the way they have introduced this measure shows a true lack of understanding of who is productive in the economy and who pays taxes.
What’s ironic is the delay in its implementation has resulted in many of the ultra-rich divesting their assets in Canada and moving their money elsewhere, taking advantage of the lower rate before the higher rate came into effect. In contrast, those who will be affected are farmers, small business owners, home builders, doctors and other essential parts of our economy.
The NDP/Liberal government is once again making regular Canadians pay for their high tax and big spending agenda. Rural Canadians and anyone who has made investments (especially those with any assets in a corporation) will be impacted. The Liberals refuse to acknowledge that this will impact tradespeople who own their own businesses, doctors who have a stake in their local practice, independent restaurant owners, and anyone who owns a recreation property, just to name a few.
Here in Alberta, farmers will be hit especially hard as they face this new tax on top of the costs of the carbon tax and proposed fertilizer use reduction mandates. This triple threat is going to make it difficult for them to produce food. This will ultimately drive-up prices for everyone, but it will also make it nearly impossible for them to pass on their practice to the next generation.
Furthermore, this policy increases the likelihood that our farmland will be bought by wealthy hedge funds and foreign investors, which is not in the best interest of our farmers, food production, or our nation. The simple truth is this tax hike will hurt our nation, our job creators, and our economy. It makes one question whether this is calculated policy or pure and simple economic stupidity?
The leader of Canada’s Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre, shared not only our opposition to this tax hike but also our response to ensure we can repair the damage being done by the NDP/Liberal agenda. Pierre has committed that, within sixty days of becoming Prime Minister, he would establish a Tax Reform Task Force made up of job creators that will be focused on three things: lowering taxes, making taxation fairer, and simplifying the tax system. A common-sense proposal which will help unleash the economic potential of our nation.
You can count on Pierre, my caucus colleagues and I to work towards a Canada of economic stability, resource prosperity and happy homes for our families and the generations to come. If these tax changes affect you, please feel free to reach out and share your story with me.
Thank you for the honour of being your representative, and for the opportunity to serve you in our nation’s capital. I look forward to seeing so many of you over the summer.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column, you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, text 403-5755625, or e-mail damien.kurek@parl.gc.ca. You can also stay up to date with Damien by following him on social media @dckurek. If you are in need of assistance regarding a federal government program, or need assistance and don’t know where to turn, feel free to reach out to MP Kurek’s office.
Tsunami takes nationals by storm
By Lori Larsen
The Camrose Tsunami Lifesaving Club recently returned from the Canadian National Pool Competition, held in Victoria, BC, donning several medals and boasting new personal bests, placing 4th overall.
The club sent 19 athletes and two coaches to the two-day event to compete against 13 clubs from across Canada.
The following are the 34 medals awarded to the Camrose athletes:
• Ethan Parsons – 2 silver and 1 bronze medal
• Kaleb Wilford - 1 bronze and 2 silver medals
• Serkan Isik – silver and bronze medals
• Nolan Verbaas – bronze medal
• Sam Brager – silver and bronze medals
• Ben Agrey – silver medal
• Atley Marsili – bronze medal
• Julia Castanga – bronze medal
• Kayla Vogel – bronze medal
• Olivia Zilinski – 2 bronze medals
• Sarah Booth – 2 bronze medals
• Steve Gledhill – 2 silver and 3 gold medals
• Tom Yeh – 1 bronze, 2 silver, 1 gold
• Peggy Snydmiller – 2 gold and 3 silver medals
Camrose athletes Kayla Vogel,
Ethan Parsons and Kaleb Wilford were named to the National Development Team to compete at the Orange Cup, to be held in the Netherlands in December.
“It is an incredibly successful wrap to our season this year,” remarked Camrose Tsunami Lifesaving Club head Coach Heather Barr. “The club continues to grow and it is exciting to see these athletes develop.
Barr said that the sport in general is really growing in Alberta, adding that over 400 athletes competed at provincial championships in April and Alberta was
well represented at the National stage.
“Our local club grew to a total of 135 athletes this season, all between the ages of 6 and 70 years.
“Athletes have a broad variety of swimming skills and abilities–everything from the novice to the seasoned swimmer is welcomed in the club.”
Barr noted that over the season the Club worked on fundamental swimming skills plus the lifesaving sport elements. “We have a strong community of swimmers in Camrose and a long history of a summer club, the Camrose Sea Serpents, which has inspired many to swim.”
The Camrose Tsunami Lifesaving club gives swimmers an opportunity to swim during the winter months and experience different styles of competition, or to continue to expand their skills.
“I am absolutely passionate about this sport,” commented Barr. “It is a sport rooted in the humanitarian philosophy of drowning prevention. The events at competition challenge swimming skills along with the athlete’s strength and endurance.”
She said that it is exciting to see the sport continue to grow and become more popular with swimmers of all ages.
“There has even been a bid put forth to include the surf elements at the 2028 summer Olympics. There are so many opportunities for the athlete with this sport, from the highest level of competition, learning skills that will employ you around the world, to building your swimming skills and abilities, this sport has something to offer the whole community.”
The Club will regroup for the next season beginning in October. “I am excited to see what the new season will bring.”
New pedestrian safety devices to be installed at 53 Street and 46 Avenue
By Lori Larsen
During the June 24 Regular Council meeting, City of Camrose Council approved an amendment to the 2024 Capital Budget to include the installation of new pedestrian safety devices at the intersection of 53 Street and 46 Avenue (near St. Mary’s Hospital) at an estimated cost of $26,000 to be funded from the City’s Transportation Infrastructure Reserve.
The installation of the new pedestrian safety devices are the result of a number of requests received from the public and a review of the location to determine whether or not pedestrian safety devices near the hospital should be considered, conducted by City Administration at the request of City Council.
Prior to the approval of the pedestrian safety devices, Council approved an updated Installation of Pedestrian Safety Devices policy. The updated policy supported the installation of pedestrian safety devices at this location.
The addition of the pedestrians safety devices will replace the current traffic safety signage installed at the intersection of 53 Street and 46 Avenue which is consistent with a Level C3 intersection including pavement line markings with pedestrian crossing signage.
In addition, there is a parking ban implemented by the City along 53 Street near the hospital intended on improving sight lines between pedestrians and oncoming traffic in both directions.
The installation of the pedestrian activated Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) on the west and east sides of 53 Street will upgrade the intersection from the current Level C3 to Level C4, as outlined in the new policy. The City plans to complete this installation later in 2024.
DIGNITY QUILT
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Members of the Battle River Quilters’ Guild made a beautiful Dignity Quilt and donated it to Bethany’s Louise Jensen Centre to be used when a resident leaves the centre. From left, Judy Hoehn, Joanne Geertz, Alberta Tritten, Rev. Brian Krushel, Rev. Kevin Schwartz, Elsa Hendricksen, Phyllis Arechuk, Carol Marohn and, kneeling in front, Bethany staff member Lisa Unteriner.
NOTICE OF PU BLIC HEARING
e Residentia l
Di st rict This redi st rictin g will allow fo r th e proper ty ow ne r to redeve lo p th e lo t.
A Public Hearing is schedule d to be held as follow s:
Date : Augu st 12 , 2024
Time : 5: 00 p. m.
Place: Camros e Ci ty Hall , 52 04-5 0 Avenue , Camrose, AB
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Notice is he re by gi ve n that Counci l may therea fter withou t fu rt he r notice procee d with fi na l a pprov al of Bylaw 3328 -24 at th e regula r Counci l Meetin g on Augu st 12, 2024 . For additional in fo rmation, cont ac t Fr ancisc a Fredericks , Long Rang e Pl anne r, phon e 78 0. 672.4428 or emai l to ff re dericks@ camrose.ca
Council approves improvement to pickleball courts
By Lori Larsen
During the June 24 City of Camrose regular council meeting, council approved the reallocation of $51,500 towards adding sport surface and improving the St. Patrick Catholic School location pickleball courts.
According to a report presented by City of Camrose Community Services general manager Ryan Poole, the funds will be reallocated from $140,000 that was approved in the 2024 budget to resurface the École Camrose Composite High School tennis courts.
Poole said that the tennis court project had been planned in anticipation of hairline cracks that had formed on the playing surface expanding and increasing. “This has not progressed as anticipated and administration is confident that with some localized crack sealing, this project could be delayed at least until 2027, possibly longer.”
Council approved the removal of the $140,000 from the 2024 Budget and
subsequently approved reallocating $51,500 to the pickleball court sport surfacing and improvement.
A letter, dated June 13, to the City (specifically Community Services, attention to Ryan Poole), from the Camrose Pickleball Club, included a motion passed by the Club during the AGM held on June 6, to approach the City with a proposal that the Club would contribute $10,000 to have the four courts at the St. Patrick School resurfaced/painted if the City would pay the remaining cost of approximately $20,000.
In his report to council on June 24, Poole outlined pricing options to upgrade the pickleball courts at St. Patrick School as follows:
• expand from four to six permanent courts with net posts, four inch cross fencing and wind slats, $11,500;
• apply sport court surfacing to all six courts, $45,000; and
• 10 per cent contingency, $5,000.
Totaling $61,500 less the $10,000 donation from the Pickleball Club would total $51,500.
Council inquiries
City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko asked Poole if in fact the land the pickleball courts are on (at St. Patrick School) is owned by Elk Island Catholic School Division.
Poole replied yes. “It is Elk Island land; however, we are in the works, with the City Planning Department, of developing a joint use agreement where both the hockey rink (right beside the pickleball courts) and the courts themselves are 100 per cent the City’s
responsibility. The City originally built both those structures, in conjunction with Elk Island School board allowing the City to use the land, but they are 100 per cent our responsibility for community use.”
Councillor Lana Broker inquired as to whether or not the current surface of the pickleball courts located on St. Patrick School grounds is up to standards.
Poole replied that currently the pickleball court surface is strictly black asphalt that the Pickleball Club has painted lines on, but that should the Club wish to host tournaments an official pickleball surface would be required.
City of Camrose Recreations Facilities manager Jim Cook added that the sport courts surface will also protect the asphalt prolonging its life.
Broker asked what the typical lifespan of the courts would be once the sport surface is laid down.
Cook indicated approximately 15 to 20 years, depending on the asphalt
surface.
Poole added that because there are no trees directly around the area of the courts and the asphalt located there has been replaced within the last three to four years due to road work that needed to be done, the sport surface should last a good period of time.
Councillor Kevin Hycha asked if the City has been in contact with St. Pats. school to see if they are in favour of the addition of a court to the existing courts. Cook stated that he has left a message with the office of the school principal indicating the intention and that if there were any concerns to contact him, and that he has not heard back. “I left another message today. We definitely want to follow up with them. The value of that play area to the school and the kids is very important and to us as well.”
Hycha commented that the sport of pickleball has exploded in the last five to 10 years.
Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Pickleball courts located at St. Patrick School.
CWSS summer program underway
By Lori Larsen
The Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society (CWSS) in partnership with the City of Camrose, welcomes Casey Elliott as this year’s seasonal Wildlife and Greenspace Stewardship Coordinator.
Casey was born and raised in Camrose, graduating from École Camrose Composite High School in 2023, and recently completed her first year of post secondary education at the University of Alberta Saint-Jean Campus, studying biology.
Casey’s keen interest in all things birds, and an interest in sharing information about the great outdoors with the community, attracted her to the seasonal position with the City.
“I like the environment and natural history,” noted Casey. “I am a really big birder. I started on my own just going out and about and going to random ponds in town.”
Casey added that her interest in birds came from her grandfather. “I have a pair of binoculars that I inherited from my grandpa. He was a huge birder.”
Working out of an office at the Stoney Creek Centre (5320-39 Avenue), Casey will be tasked with several initiatives and events including upkeep with the purple martin landlords and completing census reports on the purple martins. “I have been going around and counting all the martins and doing all the tallies.”
She will also be working in partnership with University of Alberta Augustana Campus students, on an initiative to nominate Camrose as a Bird Friendly City.
As in the past, the CWSS coordinator will work with the City of Camrose Summer Camps, providing learning opportunities for the young attendees. “I have already scheduled an event, to be held on August 12 for the ‘campers’ to meet Sir Oliver, an owl from the
Strathcona Raptor Shelter.”
Along with other tasks related to CWSS, Casey will be heading up the weekly Thursday evening Environmental Education Programs, held at 7 p.m. at the Stoney Creek Centre, (unless otherwise indicated).
The following is the proposed lineup:
• July 4, Urban and Garden Mushrooms presented by Martin Osis.
• July 11, Bats in Alberta presented by Edmonton and Area Land Trust Conservation coordinator Ciara Fraser.
• July 18, The Stoney Creek Trail Master Plan, presented by the City of Camrose and McElahanny consultants.
• July 25, What’s In Your Soil, presented by Jessica Lario.
• August 1, Watershed Wonders, presented by Battle River Watershed Alliance.
• August 8, Plants in Camrose, presented by Dr. Anne MacIntosh.
• August 15, Backyard
Habitats, presented by Casey.
Three sessions have already been presented, including the June 13 event on Purple Martin Conservation presented by Dr. Glen Hvenegaard; the June 20 event, Plant a Tree With Us, attended by 19 community members assisting in the planting of 40 trees in the Stoney Creek area and the June 27 event, Climate Change presented by Rob Hill.
The Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society, a notfor-profit society has been promoting the protection of wildlife in their habitats since 2002.
For more information on the CWSS visit the Facebook page or website at camrose.ca/en.recreationand-leisure/widlife-andgreenspace-stewardship. aspx
For more information on the CWSS summer program contact Casey Elliott by email at wildlifesteward ship@camrose.ca
David “Dave” Harold Chamberlain
April 6, 1953 ~ June 21, 2024
David Harold Chamberlain passed away unexpectedly at home on June 21, 2024, at the age of 71. Dave was born in Camrose on April 6, 1953, to John and Muriel Chamberlain. He was the oldest of six kids.
Dave graduated high school in Camrose, then attended SAIT to complete his certification in Telecommunications. Shortly after, he began a 25-year career with AGT. From there, he switched gears and began work in the insurance and financial planning business with Co-operators and then with Sunlife until he retired. Dave was just settling into the joys of retired life.
Dave married the love of his life, Linda Stang, in May 1979. Dave and Linda had just celebrated their 45th anniversary. Their love for each other was undeniable and admired by many. They were best friends and spent their days together doing the things they loved.
Dave was so proud of his daughters, Kelly and Jill, and he made sure they knew that. He set the bar high in terms of husband and father material and was thrilled with his sons-in law Jason and Tim. He knew his girls were loved and well taken care of.
Dave had many titles, whether it was president of a board, volunteer of the year, “mayor of the hood”, husband and father, but his most favourite title was “Papa”. His grandchildren, Grady, Dawson, Jemma and Porter, were his pride and joy.
Life was filled with many hobbies for Dave; he wasn’t one to sit idle. He loved fishing, backyard fires, tinkering, reading, gardening, cooking, grilling, music, writing, playing cards and, last but certainly not least, riding his Harley. He also had a special love for his house and yard and was very proud of it.
Being born and raised in Camrose, Dave was also very proud of his community and happily contributed much of his time volunteering. He was president of the board of Centra Cam for 25 years and it always held a special place in his heart. Not only was he proud of his community, but he was also proud of his neighbourhood. He was always lending a helping hand or planning neighbourhood gatherings.
If you were a friend of Dave’s, you were family. He was the most loving and loyal friend and treasured time spent with everyone. Dave was the glue that held everyone together and was always the life of the party.
Left to cherish and honour the many memories are his wife Linda; daughters Kelly (Jason) Fleck and Jill (Tim) Green; four grandchildren (Dawson and Porter Fleck, and Grady and Jemma Green); siblings Kathy (John) Bratland, Brenda (Darcy) Fleming, Norm (Elisabeth) Chamberlain and Nancy (Warren) Aspenes; and sibling in-laws Marnie (Dan) Madison, Sue (Gord) Hauser, Don (Darlene) Stang and Dena Dreidger; and numerous nieces and nephews on whom Dave left a great impact with his loving lifelessons and sense of humour.
Dave was predeceased by his parents John and Muriel Chamberlain; and brother Robert Chamberlain.
MS BIKERS
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
These bikers went from Leduc to Camrose and back during the MS Bike Tour on June 22 and 23. Hundreds of riders (748 to be exact) came together to support people living with multiple sclerosis in MS Canada’s longest running event. This year, Leduc to Camrose MS Bike Tour riders raised more than $1.1 million.
Dave’s loss was completely unexpected and family and friends are deeply saddened. His departure comes as a great shock and a deep wound is gravely felt by his entire family and countless others who loved him. Your comfort and support is greatly appreciated and acknowledged.
– The Family
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at CityLights Church, 4920-48 Street, Camrose, officiated by Rev. Brian Hunter. A time of fellowship and refreshments will be held at the Days Inn Norsemen Camrose (6505-48 Avenue, Camrose) following the service.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Dave’s memory may be made to Centra Cam.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com
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Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Wildlife Stewardship Society coordinator Casey Elliott will be heading up the CWSS summer program this year.
Martha Hayworth (Kowalsky) (nee Moser)
April 23, 1918 ~ June 24, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the loss of an amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife who will be sorely missed forever.
Martha was born in Eva, Alberta, to Charles and Christina Moser. She was raised on a small farm near Burstall, SK, on the Alberta/ Saskatchewan border, with her two sisters and two brothers all of whom are now deceased. She attended school until Grade 8 in Medicine Hat, AB.
She later met the love of her life, Emil Kowalsky, and they got married in October, 1944. They moved to Youngstown, AB, in the spring of 1945. They became grain farmers and resided there until the untimely death of Emil in November, 1971. Martha was a cook in a logging camp at which Emil worked during the winter months.
They became parents when they adopted two children at birth, Wanda (March 7, 1953) of Camrose, AB, and Larry (May 9, 1956) of Black Creek, BC. She married Raymond Hayworth in 1975, and they resided in Youngstown until 1984, when they moved to Camrose, AB. Raymond passed away in September, 2005. Martha remained in her home until moving in with her daughter, Wanda (Mo) Griffiths. In March 2013, Martha moved to Providence Place in Daysland, AB, after a broken hip. She broke her other hip on June 8, 2024, and passed away in the Daysland Hospital.
She is survived by her children Wanda (Mo) Griffiths and Larry (Leslie) Kowalsky; grandchildren Tanis (Paul) Ladell of Stony Plain, AB, Jaycee (Cody) Finlay of Black Creek, BC, and Selena Kowalsky (Josh Martin) of Calgary, AB; great-grandchildren Ethan and Chelsea Ladell and Olive Finlay; and Mo’s children Jeff (Erin) Griffiths, Chris (Bobbie) Griffiths and Michelle (Andy) Greening.
Martha was predeceased by her first husband Emil Kowalsky; second husband Ray Hayworth; great-granddaughter Ashley Ladell in 2005; and siblings Adam Moser, Emma Hohenacker, Karl Moser and Freda Prefontaine.
Special thanks to Chris and Bobbie Griffiths for your love and support over the years, as well as to our family and friends, and the staff in Providence Place and Daysland Hospital for all the support over the years and during this difficult time.
No public service will be held.
She now has her wings and is an angel along with the love of her life, Emil. We will miss her so much. Mom, we love you to the moon and back.
– Wanda Griffiths, Larry Kowalsky and families
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com
Marion Mabel Stollery
January 1, 1938 ~ June 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Marion Stollery, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 22, 2024.
She is survived by her sons Keith (Connie) and Randy (Lisa); her daughter Sharon (Amerigo); her daughter-in-law Pam; her sister Doreen; her seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Marion was predeceased by her son Steven; her sister Sandra Majeau; and her parents Britton and Molly Mills.
Marion was born in Edmonton on January 1, 1938, (yes, she was a New Year’s baby) to Britton and Molly Mills, who resided on their homesteaded farm northwest of Edmonton near Alcomdale, Alberta. Marion was the oldest of the “Mills girls”, and stayed close to the family farm until, at 17, she enrolled at Vermilion School of Agriculture in Home Economics. Here, she met and then married David Stollery and moved to the family farm outside of Armena, Alberta, where they began their life raising a family and farming. Marion embraced the surrounding community and enjoyed the fellowship of many neighbours and friends throughout her years.
Marion was and will always be remembered as a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. We could always count on Mom to be there, whether it was running us to hockey games or figure skating class, or ensuring we had pants patched, and we were always well fed; she never failed us. At times, she worried too much about how her kids were doing, and probably there was some truth in that worry, but we all felt so well looked after and cared for. Mom also grew the most amazing garden and flowers, which she continued to enjoy and appreciate for her entire life. For Mom, a trip to the greenhouse, just to walk around, was something she would often cherish.
In 1978, Marion decided to pursue a degree in Arts majoring in Social Work, beginning at Camrose Lutheran College, and eventually finishing her degree via correspondence courses through Athabasca University. She always placed high value on continuing education, and she was so proud of this accomplishment. Once finished, Marion began a 17-year career as a Career Counselor in Camrose, which she thoroughly enjoyed, and where she met and maintained many friendships through the years.
In 2001, Marion moved to Sherwood Park, and began her life independently, where she traveled extensively with family and friends to all corners of North America and Europe. She also loved to attend many of the grandchildren’s hockey games or sporting events, concerts, plays, and life events. Marion was also a lover of the arts, both theatrical and musical, with frequent excursions to the Edmonton Symphony, the Winspear Centre, and the Jubilee Auditorium.
Although Marion was private and enjoyed her peaceful existence, her family, and friends will always remember her elegance and grace, and never forget her kindness and love.
A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Scandia Lutheran Church in Armena, Alberta, officiated by Rev. Mike Harmon.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Marion’s memory may be made to Scandia Lutheran Church of Armena, Alberta.
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Garry Teske
Garry Teske of Tofield, Alberta, passed away on June 19, 2024, at the age of 72.
Cremation has taken place.
Ann Stampfer
Ann Stampfer of Bittern Lake, Alberta, passed away on June 26, 2024, at the age of 84. Cremation has taken place.
The family of Violet Smith …extends much appreciation and thanks to Colin and Burgar Funeral Home for your compassion and guidance; MaryAnn Pastuck for the lovely service; Holly and Theresa for the readings; Wanita and friends for the beautiful singing; and the Moose Ladies for their Honour Guard and the lovely lunch. Thank you to all who gave donations, cards, phone calls and flowers. It meant so much to us. Also, thanks to Faith House, Bethany Meadows, for all your love and kindness. Mom loved you all and where she was. Thank you also to Dr. Minders, Dr. Buch, all the St. Mary’s Hospital Staff and Camrose Home Care staff.
In memory of Brian Reich who passed away on July 7, 2023
Greatly loved Deeply missed – Shelley and family
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John (Johnny) Sinclair
March 31, 1953 ~ May 24, 2024
John Edward Sinclair of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the age of 71 years.
John was born in High Prairie, Alberta, the biological son of Virginia May Ferguson (Green). Virginia (Mickey) gave birth to four known children Hazel, Henry, John and Alex.
The three boys were taken away from home in September 1956, and placed in the Grouard Residential School until 1961, when the boys were placed in different foster homes. Finally in 1964, John and Alex were reunited in the same foster home just outside Round Hill. Sadly, Henry was not reunited with them until many years later. John received his first new bike when he passed Grade 7 without even knowing how to ride it. Alex taught him and they put many miles on their new bikes riding together.
Later in life, John could be seen just about every day in the spring and summer riding his bike around Mirror Lake. It seemed that once he learned to ride, he couldn’t get enough. Sports were John’s passion. He enjoyed many trips to watch his beloved Oilers and Roughriders play. He also enjoyed going to the local Kodiaks games and proved to be a very fruitful 50/50 player. John had a longtime career with Stelco/Camrose Pipe/Evraz and retired in November 2022.
John and Diana Creber met and soon became an instant family with her two children Bobbi and Curtis. Together, they had another daughter Jacy in 1980. They were married in December 1981. John received his official “Grandpa” title in 1997, when Jacy had Walker, and two more boys, Tristan and Dax, in following years.
John will be forever remembered for his witty sense of humour, generosity and his many lasting friendships.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Jacy Sinclair; grandsons Walker, Tristan and Dax; brother Alex (Shirley) Sinclair; and nephews Chad (Michelle) and Shaun (Suzanne) and families.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the Days Inn Norsemen Camrose with Darlene Duggan as life celebrant. The family would love to see you wear your Oilers finest in celebration of John’s love for the Oilers.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in John’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com
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Kenneth Patrick Brown 1947 ~ 2024
Kenneth Patrick Brown of Tofield, Alberta, passed away at home on June 19, 2024. He is survived by his daughter Yolanda (Stephen); his sister Sandra Wittig (Everitt); as well as extended family and friends.
Ken was predeceased by his parents Earl and Gladys; his beloved wife Charlotte; his cherished son Garth; and his eldest sister Patricia Mowbray.
Ken enjoyed a long career serving the community and area as owner/operator of both Brown’s Tofield Transport and Tofield Lumber.
He also served for more than 25 years as a volunteer firefighter for the Tofield Fire Department. Hunting and fishing were some of his favourite activities. Ken will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Cremation has taken place. A private service will be held at a later date.
Donations in his memory can be made to STARS, the Kidney Foundation of Canada, or Canadian Diabetes Association.
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The family of Anne Sherbaniuk
…would like to thank everyone who supported us in the loss of our Mum and Baba. Thank you for all the cards flowers, food, visits and words of condolence.
Special thanks to Father Bodnar for the funeral mass, and Elisha for the lovely lunch. Also, thank you to Burgar Funeral Home, especially Bart Orr, for all your help and support through this difficult time.
Certainly not least, a big thank you to Dr. Morrow, Sofia, Nisha, Erica, Connie and all the staff at Louise Jensen Care Centre for the compassionate care given to Anne over the last years of her life. You show love to those in your care and treat them with dignity. You are heroes.
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THE CANADIAN NORTHERN SOCIETY is looking for volunteers to restore or conserve artifacts in our collection. This work can be completed in your own garage at home or at the Camrose Railway Station. Instructions on methods will be passed on to you. Items include travel trunks, scales and other artifacts. If interested, contact the Camrose Heritage Railway Station at 780672-3099 or email canadiannorthern@telus.net, attention Glenys Smith.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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EXTRA LARGE SECOND FLOOR OFFICE – on Main Street, Camrose. 340 sq. ft. former broadcast studio, super quiet. Very well-kept property. Quiet, considerate neighbours. $468.63/ mo., including utilities. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days. Two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business.
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!
MACHINERY
SWATHER NO LONGER
‘CUTTING THE MUSTARD?’
Call The Camrose Booster Classifieds, 780-672-3142.
EQUIPMENT
THE VILLAGE OF BAWLF – is requesting separate written and sealed tenders for a 2004 Grasshopper Mower 722D, and a 2014 Cub Cadet Z Force SZ mower. Please visit www.villageofbawlf.com for all details and pictures.
MISCELLANEOUS
VARIETY OF SERVICED
– walk-behind mowers and John Deere lawn tractors. Call J.D.’s Small Engine for more info at 780-679-3414. 1/2” SPRUCE PLYWOOD –2 sheets 4’x8’, 10 boards 16”x96”. $100. 780-679-0300.
GARAGE SALES
45335 RR 211 – New Norway area. Yard Sale. All of July, Thursday to Sunday, 12-6 p.m.
AUTO
2018 FORD F-150 – XLT
Series SuperCab. 61,035 km, 3.3 L PFDI engine, automatic, 17” wheels, running boards, tonneau cover, trailer tow package. Some body damage on passenger side doors. Selling as is $27,000 obo. 780-996-2580.
DADS – LOOKING FOR A CAR WITHOUT A BACK SEAT? Count on our classifieds. We match up buyers and sellers. Phone the Camrose Booster, 780-672-3142.
BOATS,
RVS and
TRAILERS
LOVE CAMPING, BUT TIRED OF SHOVELLING SNOW OFF THE AWNING IN MAY? Say goodbye to your Gulfstream! Move it fast with a Camrose Booster classified. 780-672-3142.
MOTORCYCLES / ATVs
2007 SUZUKI BURGMAN
650 – 63,000 km. New tires, excellent condition. $2,500. 780226-5497.
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON
– FLHTCU 103. 16,413 km. $12,000 no GST. 780-672-5282.
NE WS RE PORTER
Af ter nearly nine years with the Camrose Booster, Lori Larsen has chosen to retire. Over the years, Lori has earned a reputation for her fair and accurate reporting which has contributed to making our publication welcome in homes throughout our trading area. Although Lori will be difficult to replace, we are now accepting applications for this pe rmanent, full-t ime position. The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
As part of our newsroom, the successful applicant will work collaboratively with our other reporter to maintain and enhance our high standards of editorial qualit y and communit y service. We of fer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a car allowance and the oppor tunity to work with a team of hard-w orking professionals who take pride in producing a publication that is recognized as one of the top 1% in the North American free communit y paper industry
Qualifications:
1. Strong organizational and time management skills, ensuring that objectives are achieved within the necessar y deadlines.
2. A demonstrated abilit y to write cris p, engaging stories with at tention- grabbing leads and meaningful quotations
3. Excellent interviewing skills demonstrating the abilit y to zero in on the essential elements of the stor y while establishing and maintaining rappor t with sources.
Preference will be given to candidates who have post-secondary education, preferably in journalism, have previous experience in a communit y newspaper newsroom and have expe rience in page layout. Be aware that this position involves a certain amount of evening work and weekend assignments. Please provide us wi th:
1. A brief biography of yourself, including your education and previous employment histor y
2. Samples of your writing and photography
3. Names of three references with an indication of their relationship to you and contact info for each
4. A copy of your criminal record check and your dr iver’s abstract
5. Your salary expectation
Mail or email your material to:
DEATHS
Garry Teske of Tofield, on June 19, at 72 years of age.
Kenneth Patrick Brown of Tofield, on June 19, at 77 years of age.
Dave Harold Chamberlain of Camrose, on June 21, at 71 years of age.
Marion Mabel Stollery of Sherwood Park, on June 22, at 86 years of age.
Mary “Martha” Hayworth of Camrose, on June 24, at 106 years of age.
Ann Stampfer of Bittern Lake, on June 26, at 84 years of age.
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Village of Bawlf NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS
Estate of ROY WILL ARD CARLSON, late of Daysland, Alber ta, who died on May 23, 2024.
If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by August 1, 2024, and provide details of your claim with ERIC BARSTAD of Farnham West Stolee Kambeit z LLP, Barristers and Solicitors at 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7.
If you do not f ile by the date above, the estate proper ty can law fully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS
Estate of GARY PHILLIP WENNERSTROM, late of Camrose, Alber ta, who died on May 11, 2024.
If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by August 1, 2024, and provide details of your claim with ERIC BARSTAD of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP Barristers and Solicitors at 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7.
If you do not file by the date above, the estate proper ty can law fully be distributed without regard
Let the children’s voices be heard
By Lori Larsen
A group of Augustana researchers, accompanied by University of Alberta Augustana Campus music director Ardelle Ries recently returned from Montreal, Quebec, after presenting research From the Voices of Children (FVC) at Podium 2024, Canada’s national bilingual choral Conference and Festival.
Research assistants Stephanie Schuurman-Olson, Chloe Shantz, Anna Wiebe, Melissa Hiebert and Hannah Nichol, along with Ries, were delighted to be able to present their present findings on their research at the conference, themed Open Voices, Open Minds.
In a recent news release regarding the research, Ries commented.
“Through the lens of the 21st century and, as well, the experience of a global pandemic, if music educators are challenged, what about the children themselves, and, furthermore, what meaning does singing have in their lives?”
Ries proposed the questions: Would a mandated hiatus from singing seriously impact children’s desire to make music through singing? Would a lack of singing activities and opportunities compel many to turn away from singing, thus threatening future generations of singers?
Since the spring of 2021, with these questions in mind, the FVC research team has been passionately out in the field, listening to over one hundred and thirty children from across the province of Alberta sharing their personal singing stories.
The research was generously supported by: the U of A Endowment Fund for the Future/Support for Advanced Scholarship (EFF/SAS); the Kule Institute for Advanced Study/Alberta Teachers Association Research Collaboration (KIAS/ATA); the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council Insight Development Grant (SSHRC IDG); and the U of A President’s Fund for the Creative & Performing Arts.
Ries explained that the FVC research is set up in three phases collecting data via interviews and surveys of children ages 6-15.
The first phase was regional and focused in Central Alberta. The second
phase expanded to include larger centres like Edmonton and Calgary and the third phase, happening now, is the most comprehensive look, having researchers engage with children across the province through interviews, surveys, observations and interactions.
The culmination of the FVC project will take the form of a documentary film showcasing children as they tell their singing story through the power of their own words and the beauty of their own voices.
“With this exciting and informative research in mind, the Augustana Conservatory is excited to be broadening its programming,” reported Ries.
The 37-year-old flagship program, Music with Children, was developed using Zoltan Kodaly’s pedagogy of teaching musical concepts, largely through singing, games and movement. Several years later the program was extended to the piano with the creation of Keyboard Explorers.
Keyboard Explorers teachers Michelle Kennedy Hawkins, Deanna Decelle and Melissa Hiebert utilize both private and group lessons as a means of facilitating individual skill development at the piano while maintaining the creative group emphasis as developed in the Kodálybased Music with Children.
Ries indicated that with the research of FVC happening now, it seemed the perfect time to expand on the programming by creating a companion to Keyboard Explorers, coined Voice Explorers.
Similar to it’s counterpart,Voice Explorers will continue the Kodaly learning established in Music with Children.
Voice Explorers is designed for children grades 1 to 4, and will allow students to foster their love of singing while learning musical concepts through individual lessons as well as group classes which will include learning through games, activities and communal singing.
Recognizing that children are the voices of the future, Ries, the research team and the Voice Explorers teachers want to ensure that these voices continue to be lifted in song.
Ask the CHIEF A
Dean LaGrange Chief of Police Camrose Police Ser vice
Question:
If I call the police about a noisy party, do they have to tell the person who complained?
Answer:
No, if the police get a noisy party complaint, when we arrive we can easily determine if it requires our intervention. That means if the party is still ongoing and loud enough for the police to hear it upon arrival, all we explain is that we received a complaint about the noise, and ask them to turn it down. If we get called back, they are typically issued a summons to appear in court. No other information is provided as the police will be the ones testifying about how loud the noise was.
Have a question for the Chief? Email them to The Camrose Booster at news@camrosebooster.com
LOVELY READING
Submitted
Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely had the pleasure of reading a book, written by Darcy Polney, called Stay Away From the Barn to two Chester Ronning School kindergarten classes. From left to right, are Learning Commons facilitator Kathie Green, MLA Jackie Lovely and teacher Kristen Skoglund.
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BRCF grants Boys and Girls Club
Submitted
The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $2,500 grant to BGC Camrose, formerly Camrose and District Boys and Girls Club.
The grant is funded from income earned in the Tom and Melanie Kuntz Family Fund, Anjah Howard Fund and the Foundation’s Community Fund. These types of funds allow the Foundation board to match annual grant applicants with the interests donors wish to support.
BGC Camrose also received a grant of $39,644 from the Battle River Community Foundation through Community Services Recovery Fund to be used for the development and implementation of a new fund development strategy.
“Receiving these funds has allowed us to expand our services, bring more funds into our Club and give us a working fund development plan. We are very grateful for these grants. It has given us a solid plan and direction for the future. Thank you for your support,” said Rees James, executive director of BGC Camrose.
The Battle River Com-
munity Foundation exists to support organizations in east central Alberta that benefit the local communities and positively impact the future.
Grants from the Battle River Community Foundation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations that have created endowment
funds. The principal of these endowment funds is kept intact, and the income is made available annually to support local projects and organizations.
Since it was founded in 1995, the Battle River Community Foundation has granted over $9,308,006 to support charitable activities in the Battle River Region.
By Lori Larsen
Quaint historic charm sets this home apart from others. It would be ideal for a person just starting out in home ownership and wanting a little help with the mortgage.
The main level offers plenty of livable space while the second level is rented out for that extra revenue.
The main level of the home boasts new carpet and bright paint colours, and arched doorway features lead you into a good-sized living room with large windows that offer plenty of natural light.
A formal dining area adjacent to the living room could work as a homeoffice space.
Another large window in the kitchen area floods the room with warm natural light and an eat-in dining area gives you plenty of room to host friends for dinner parties.
The main floor four-piece bathroom has been completely updated and two
bedrooms provide a primary suite and lots of options for the second bedroom.
The unfinished basement, with laundry area, leaves lots to your imagination and personal needs.
The upper level of the home is currently rented out and is on its own electrical metre. A kitchen with fridge and stove, good-sized living room, bedroom and four-piece bathroom is the perfect rental for a single person or university student.
Outdoors, you can enjoy the convenience of a small garage and parking for another vehicle or RV and sit around the firepit enjoying guests.
Lots of upgrades, including vinyl windows, make this home, located at 5313-50 Avenue and priced at $239,900, an attractive option for first time buyers or as an investment property.
For a private viewing, contact Matt Banack at:
A road trip is a great way for the whole family to spend qualit y time together and annoy each other in interesting new places .
My wife: "How does a summer road trip with the kids sound?"
Me : " Sounds like we' ve had a good run."
You say a five-hour road trip.
I say a five-hour live concer t featuring me!
The first 30 minutes of any road trip is spent mentally cataloging ever ything you forgot to pack
The most shameful thing a dad can do is be the first one who has to find a rest stop on a road trip.
My husband suggests that I sleep when we take road trips. But then who would give him helpful information like, " The light is red!" or "Slow down! That car is stopping!"
Kids today have iPads, but when I was little , my parents kept me busy on road trips by saying, "Keep an eye on the trailer and let us know if it falls o "
Before getting married, you should be required to go on a road trip. If your relationship can survive ten or more hours of your par tner panic gasping ever y time you speed up and change lanes, you're meant to be together
Mom a week ago, at the start of this road trip:
"Here are colouring books! Puz zles! Ar t projects! Crayons! Paper! Chapter books! No need for screens! Fruit and veggie snacks only!"
Mom now: "Unlimited screen time? More gummy bears? Have at it."
A person gets emotionally attached to the cars ahead of them on long road trips. They become old friends. You're sad to see them signal and turn onto the exit ramp. Mist y eyed, you wave your trembling hand and say, "Farewell, Freeway Friend, Farewell!"
Any vacation with kids is basically just a cross country tour of various gas station bathrooms.
There are two types of people :
Those who give directions like " You're going to turn left in 20.4 kilometres", and those who give directions like " You were supposed to turn back there."
And they marry each other
Mom spent months painstakingly planning this road trip down to the last detail. Dad spots a candy store.
Boom! He's the hero of this story
I was on a road trip with my wife, who insisted on staring at a large map, and barking out directions, so I took it o her, and scrunched it up into a little ball
She was not impressed, to say the least , and whined, "How are we going to find our way now? We're lost!" as she uncrumpled the paper. I said, " Well, you're not going to get anywhere with that latitude."
Why is it that I clean the windshield ever y time we stop for gas and then ever y bug and their entire extended family dies on it right after ?
When I see someone driving the same car as me , I always peer in to make sure it's not me from another dimension.
The fact that rear windows don' t roll down completely make s a great di erence when your child gets carsick
A wife and husband are going on a road trip.
After a few hours, the wife decides she is tired
Wife : " You know, honey, I think I might take a nap."
The husband gives her a nod, helps her recline her car seat into a comfortable position, and she dozes o
A while later, she wakes up, and notices that they are completely o road in some place she doesn' t recognize.
Wife : " Where the heck are we!?!!"
Husband : "I don' t know, I just woke up too!"
It 's not a family vacation until someone threatens to throw a prized possession from a moving vehicle.
In hindsight , admission plus a two -hour round trip drive was a steep price to pay to find out that our kids' favourite amusement park attraction was the restroom hand dr yer
Matt Banack
Battle River Community Foundation board member, Ben Paulson, left presents the cheque to Rees James, executive director of BGC Camrose.
