A heart-breaking social media post from a mom temporarily down on her luck and desperate for a quantity of infant’s diapers has led to CAFCL’s Healthy Families program staff implementing a Stuff-a-Truck Diaper Drive from September 18 to 25 Diapers and other essential baby needs will be accepted at CAFCL and McClellan Wheaton Chevrolet until September 24 On September 25, the truck and trailer, with the goal of becoming filled with donated diapers, will be moved to the Real Canadian Superstore parking lot for one day only . Join the fun initiative which includes complimentary treats, drinks, and prizes You will be making a difference for financially challenged families raising young children
Left to right: Michelle Mazurenko, Amanda Lyle, Katie Hilder, Kendal Buxton, Tracy Tylosky
Photo by Ron Pilger
It’s
season for yellow jackets, take precautions when outdoors
By Sue Nelson
Summer always seems to go by too fast. The days are getting shorter and the children are back in school. However, the warm weather is continuing and we are still getting in as many outdoor activities as we can before the weather gets cold.
Many of us have noticed that in these days of late summer and early fall, our barbecues, recreational activities and even those quiet evenings in our backyards have suddenly attracted additional and unwanted visitors…yes, it’s the season for yellow jackets.
Dr. Ken Fry, entomologist at Olds College, stated that while we often use the terms wasps and yellow jackets interchangeably, “Yellow jacket speaks to members of a particular family of wasps. They are a really tiny group compared to all the other wasps on the planet. What the general public usually associate wasps with are the yellow jackets.”
In regards as to why we are noticing so many yellow jackets at this time of year, Dr. Fry explained their life cycle. “The queen overwinters; she starts out in the spring by herself and starts a nest. She lays about a dozen eggs and takes care of that brood until ultimately the workers emerge and take over all the heavy lifting. They start doing the nest building, gathering food and the queen is left to just lay eggs. As the summer progresses, that nest gets bigger and bigger, so by the time you get to August or early September, the brood has been building throughout the entire summer. So, we typically see more wasps by the end of summer because they’ve had all that time to build up their population.”
power their flight muscles. The protein that they collect is predominately for the young. If the nest gets bigger and there’s more young ones to feed, there’s a little more urgency to their task. So yes, they are out collecting and there are neighbouring nests that are getting bigger, so there’s more competition for food. Their nest inhabitants have grown and they are trying to avail themselves of whatever resources are available, and an easy food source is when people are eating outdoors. Picnics or barbecues are easy pickings for yellow jackets.
“They want the protein that you have (think burger or hot dog). If you are drinking soda or something sweet, they want those sugars. If they perceive you as being a threat, for example, if you are swatting at them as they come toward your hamburger or hot dog, they may sting in defence.”
So, what can we do to more peacefully cohabitate with these persistent visitors to our outdoor activities that are seemingly everywhere at this time of year?
Dr. Fry noted, “It’s basically about luring them away from where you are–providing them with a source of food or natural traps that they can easily access, and they’ll go after that instead of bothering you. It’s really all about distraction.”
He added that there is some research that points to essential oils as being an effective repellent for yellow jackets, such as peppermint or rosemary, but that they need to have quite a strong scent to be effective. Further, there are additional steps you can take to make your home less attractive to wasps.
He noted that the temperatures this summer have also played a large part in this season’s yellow jacket population. “It’s been very hot this summer and insects are cold-blooded; they are dependent upon the external temperature. If it’s cold, they don’t grow as quickly. If it is warm, they develop more rapidly and produce more generations, so when we have a particularly warm summer, you will see more wasps.”
While we usually think of yellow jackets as pests, they are essential for a balanced and healthy ecosystem. They are very beneficial for home gardens and commercially grown fruits and vegetables because two of their food sources are caterpillars and larvae.
“When they are visiting flowers to get nectar, they are pollinating, so that’s a great thing,” said Dr. Fry. “They are also significant predators of pest insects. When they are out getting protein, such as caterpillars and grubs for their young, they are helping reduce pest populations.”
He added that yellow jackets can also be very beneficial to the health of our forests. “Spruce budworm is a major pest of forests and a food source for yellow jackets. If you have a lot of yellow jackets, you don’t have as many spruce budworm problems.”
In regards to wasps’ seemingly particularly aggressive behaviour at this time of year, he stated, “Adult wasps are nectar drinkers, they need nectar to
When eating outdoors, keep all food and beverage containers covered until served, and covered when not in use. Look before you sip. Many stings have occurred when taking a casual sip from a soda container that contained a wasp. Do not leave food or drinks outside. Remove all traces of food immediately after eating.
Garbage can lids should fit tightly and be hosed down regularly to deter foraging wasps. Garbage bags should be tied tightly.
Remove log or leaf piles, as these are ideal places for wasps in which to burrow. Be aware of any place in your yard that may provide a good nesting spot.
If you have fruit trees, remove all overripened fruit, both on the tree and on the ground.
Cover or remove any standing water. Avoid wearing scented products, as the smell may attract wasps.
Dr. Fry advised, “While we want to cohabitate as best as we can, if there is a nest that is close to where you are living or recreating, or you have children playing close by, it needs to be managed.”
For safety’s sake, it is advised to contact a professional for a nest removal. If all else fails, remember sharing our living spaces with yellow jackets is temporary. They are an integral part of our ecosystem, are not usually aggressive to people unless they feel threatened and, ultimately, they do not generally survive the first hard frost, save for the queens, who will hibernate over winter and start anew in the spring.
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Poetry of earth, sky
Watching the trees begin to turn into their autumn colours is making me appreciate the beauty of our prairie countryside.
My two favourite views are horizon views–the line of earth and sky on the prairies, and the line of water and sky on the ocean or large lake.
That sense of being able to see forever makes me feel expansive. When I see the line of horizon–sky and earth or sky and water–my optimism increases. I imagine there are possibilities we haven’t yet dreamed of but could. That horizon line lifts my spirits.
I think prairie and ocean people may have more in common with one another than they do with valley or mountain people. Prairie and ocean people both get to see forever.
I’ve heard people who grew up in the mountains or in a valley say they feel protected and safe. If they’re away from the mountains or the valley for a while, they long to return. The valley walls or the mountains feel like guardians watching over them. When they’re in terrain like the prairies, they feel exposed and unsafe.
I suspect that the kind of terrain in which we grew up may give us a primeval preference for horizon views or enclosed views, and it affects what we think is beautiful. ***
My favourite story about beauty was told by Courtney Milne.
Milne is a photographer famous for landscapes around the world, but especially of his beloved prairies. One of his favourite authors is W. O. Mitchell.
Mitchell grew up in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, and spent much of his adult life in High Prairie and Calgary. Growing up, I listened to Mitchell’s Jake and the Kid stories on the radio. His book Who Has Seen the Wind is one of my all-time favourites. Reading it felt like he knew the people in my home town. In Mitchell books, western landscapes–prairie, foothills and mountains–are as powerful as the characters.
The year after Mitchell died, his son and daughterin-law Orm and Barbara Mitchell collaborated with photographer Milne to create W. O. Mitchell Country, a book with 200 images of prairie, foothills and sky, accompanied by passages from Mitchell books.
I heard a talk-and-slides presentation by Milne introducing the book. He’s a small man with a scraggly beard and a rather high-pitched voice. I loved his photos and I loved his talk. This is my favourite story from that evening. ***
Early one morning in the mountains, Milne spotted some beautiful wildflowers by the side of the road. He pulled over and began to set up his photography equipment. A woman pulled up behind him and asked, “What are you doing?”
“Taking photos,” he said.
“Do you mind if I watch?” she asked. “I’ll be quiet.” He agreed.
A while later, another vehicle pulled over to the side of the road. Usually when a few cars are parked by the side of the road in the mountains, there’s wildlife or a waterfall or something spectacular to see.
The third vehicle was sort of a stereotype. I may have the details wrong, but the impression is accurate–a big RV unit pulling a motorboat, with a quad chained to the roof. A large man got out of the unit. He saw Milne and the woman by the side of the road and asked, “What are you doing?”
“Taking photos,” Milne replied.
The man looked around for a moment and said, “Of what?”
In telling the story, Milne said, “Something just snapped.” He looked at the man and said, somewhat aggressively, “Beauty!”
The woman behind Milne, who had been silent, piped up. “Yeah! Beauty!” ***
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. So what beauty are your eyes seeing today? ***
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.
Roy shares her passion for art at Lougheed Centre
By Murray Green
Linda (Hills) Roy was born and raised in the Camrose area. She grew up with a passion for all things art.
Linda will be sharing 38 pieces of her art that will be on display at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre until October 9.
“I started early with a passion for visuals. I was sketching and drawing art work before I went to school. That was an oddity. Here is Linda who would rather draw than play sports, games, or anything else. I always intended to go to arts school,” revealed Linda.
“My parents said that art wasn’t a very lucrative profession to go into. Life gets in the way and I put it aside. I still took some time to paint for gifts, family pictures. I’m into all kinds of painting such as landscapes, portraits and animals,” she shared.
“Art has been a huge part of my life since early childhood. Our mother really encouraged creativity in her children, but would often say she couldn’t find anything to write on because it had gone into someone’s art project. Art has
always given me so much peace and joy. In school, some of my work was entered into the Camrose Fair and I enjoyed helping create the junior and senior high school yearbooks,” said Linda.
“A favourite activity was making greeting cards for family and friends. While still a teenager, I painted a few commissions. Later, I worked for The Camrose Booster and I loved it because it involved art. My main focus though, was putting the paper together. Yes, that was long before computers and offsite printing. Eventually I moved away and, for a few years, I put art on the backburner as I worked and raised a family. Later, I started taking community and university art courses. Four years ago, I retired and moved back to Camrose. Now my intention is to paint and share my passion with others,” explained Linda.
She started getting more serious about painting in 1994. “I took some classes, went to MacEwan, and I really enjoyed learning from others, including history,” said Linda.
Most of her paintings have a historic or personal
connection for her. “The Lougheed show was on my bucket list. I really enjoy teaching art and did that as well as working. I have been teaching for about 25 years. I learned painting by doing the grid format. I really look forward to going back to teaching art after the show,” Linda continued. She wants to pass on her knowledge. “More than anything, I like when people get it. Light and shadows are so important in a picture. The balance is important. I like to share the use of light and shadows to make the painting radiant. It is about the feeling you get when you look at a painting. When people understand the joy of art, that is what gets me excited. The joy is sharing the passion with others,” she said.
“I was inspired by Pinno, an Italian bornAmerican raised painter. The men went off to war, so he was raised by women and painted them,” said Linda.
You can meet and greet Linda on September 20 from 5 to 7 p.m.
If you are interested in applying to show your art, can contact jcherry62@ hotmail.com for more information.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Linda Roy will have her paintings on display at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre until October 9. She will have a meet and greet on September 20 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Sh ot!
A weekly dose of good old-fashioned advice , inspirat ion or simple logic.
“ You never know wh ich door will lead you towards your drea ms, unti l you have the courage to walk throug h it.”
• Linda and Gerrie Dey donated $10,000 to the Greater Camrose Community Foundation to create the Douglas and Dorothy Mattson Endowment for the Arts. The fund honours the memory of Linda’s parents, who were active in the Camrose arts community throughout their lives. Income from the fund will be used to support arts projects in the Mattson name forever
• Canada Safeway, Camrose, donated $2,000 to the Camrose Kodiaks and Augustana Vikings to assist with staging Viking Cup 2000 Presenting the cheque to Boris Rybalka,Viking Cup Coordinator, were Camrose Safeway Manager Rob Howe and Assistant Store Manager Ken Fuller. Camrose Safeway also agreed to carry tickets for all Kodiaks home games during the season.
• The cover of our Country Booster featured a genuine old-time country homemaker, Rosemary Snider of Little Red Hen Mills near New Norway. She practices the vanishing art of bread making from scratch. Although she must purchase yeast and honey, she obtains all her ground flour from the family farm. She also stocks her coldroom shelves with homemade preserves. At this point in the season, she had made 50 jars of jam, 25 of them being raspberry
• Scotty Stewart of Bittern Lake and his 3-legged Border Collie, Bob, returned from Sheepdog Trials in Truro, Nova Scotia. Bob stood fifth in his class, which Mr. Stewart thought was very good considering that “the dog was trained to look after sheep, not to compete in shows.” Mr. Stewart and Bob were one of 14 Alberta “teams” who went to the trials under the sponsorship of Alberta’s Department of Agriculture.
• A tree-planting ceremony at St. Mary’s Hospital was one of the special anniversary events to mark 50 years of service to Camrose and District by the Hospital. Five trees were planted. Robert Thirsk, Chairman of the Board of Governors, wielded the golden spade to plant the first. He was followed by Mrs. John Barr, President of the Hospital Auxiliary; Mayor R.P. Swanson, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Camrose; Reeve A.M. Hutchinson, representing the citizens of the County of Camrose; and Sister M. Gervase, on behalf of the Sisters of Providence.
• Battle River’s Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament, Arnold Malone, was officially sworn in as a member by Mr. Alistair Fraser, Clerk of The House of Commons. Mr. Malone of Rosalind and a former Provincial Government employee, said he intends to concentrate his activities during the coming session of Parliament in the fields of Youth and Agriculture.
Dean Parkins MEET & GREET
A new academic year is upon us and we are excited to welcome our new dean and executive officer, John Parkins, to Augustana.
Join us on campus to meet dean Park ins Enjoy complimentar y refreshments and celebrate this momentous occasion with us
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How many speakers?
By Arnold Malone Size does matter.
When it comes to communicating within a gathering and there is a stated purpose, the correct number of persons is an important consideration.
If you have friends who have been on an adventure and you are curious about the details of their experience, you already know not to invite eight other couples. That many participants would result in a scatter of chatter.
Some communication requires just a personal number of people, while regional or national matters require a broad participation. In all cases, the size of the group should be adjusted to meet the objectives.
It is from the above contentions that I wish to discuss the size of Canada’s House of Commons.
Currently, Canada tends to follow the British example for determining how many members of parliament there will be. In both countries, we assign a population number that is to have a representative. As the population grows, the number of representatives increases. At first blush, this seems like a reasonable and workable approach. However, such a system can grow out of effective participation.
As a high school student with an interest in federal politics, I knew the names of a good many private members of parliament. At that time, there were only 264 members of parliament.
The big problem with adding more and more members as the population grows, is that there is no possibility to add more hours to a day or days to a week. The result is that with too many members, it becomes difficult for the private members to develop a profile of active public engagement with only come-by-chance for participation.
Private members are an important part of the parliamentary responsibility. When the number of MPs grows too large, the result is that parliament is diminished and the power of the cabinet becomes exaggerated.
The beauty of the parliamentary system is that the House of Commons–the representatives of the common people–is a force for holding the government to account.
In England, there are now 650 members of parliament. So, if a member asks a penetrating question of a government minister on one day, it may be weeks, months or never before a follow-up or another question can be considered. What this means is that when there are too many MPs, it becomes government by cabinet and the private members–ones who represents your local issues-become diluted.
In the British situation, if a budget speech is about to be delivered or a foreign leader is going to address parliament, there is no longer enough room in the chamber for all of the MPs to sit in the chamber. Further, the chamber has become so crowded that members no longer have desks, just benches. Without desks, a member is reduced to memory regarding all comment. That diminishes effective debate.
In Canada, exceptions regarding how big a population needs to be for an area to have a Member of Parliament already exists. Prince Edward Island has four MPs, but they have about the same population as Lethbridge. That was Prince Edward Island’s condition to join Confederation. Likewise, the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Iqaluit each have one MP with much smaller than the stated formula for population size. These are special considerations and they are respected and they work.
I made representation to the more powerful policy makers in years past in discussion, while still in an MP role. I am aware, however, that any change requires a constitutional change.
First, changes need to be made to the BNA Act followed by the continuation of this formula in the 1982 Constitution.
Donate unused diapers
By Murray Green Within the Camrose Association
for Community Living (CAFCL), the Healthy Families Program is dedicated to empowering families and caregivers to foster the healthy development of children during their early years.
CAFCL has decided to have a Diaper Drive to support the community.
You can help stuff a truck during the Diaper Drive from September 18 to 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at McClellan Wheaton Chevrolet. An outdoor block party will also be held at Superstore from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 25.
“Diapers are a critical part of every baby’s life, but they come at a high cost. Diaper need might not be a widely discussed issue, but it is a pressing one. Many families find themselves facing this challenge, often silently,” shared Stacey.
Consider these eyeopening facts. One in three families struggles with diaper need. Babies will use more than 2,500 diapers during their first year, costing up to $1,200, depending on the brand. That’s $100 a month for just diapers. This expense can quickly add up and become overwhelming for families already working hard to make ends meet.
Lack of access to clean diapers can lead to severe health issues for babies. Additionally, extended diaper need can hinder parents’ ability to work, attend school, or access childcare.
“CAFCL Healthy Families works in partnership with agencies, organizations, and other non-profits. These agencies play a crucial role in identifying families facing diaper need and distributing the diapers directly to them. This ensures that the assistance reaches those who need it most.”
Your participation in this diaper drive empowers families to provide a funda-
mental necessity for their children. It’s a direct and tangible way to make a difference.
“By supporting this diaper drive, you are helping to strengthen your community. When families are equipped with essential baby items, they are better positioned to thrive, and communities become healthier and more resilient,” said Stacey.
“The Healthy Families Program offers prenatal and parenting support services from pregnancy through to a child’s sixth birthday. Operating on the principle that strong, secure relationships between caregivers and children are fundamental to healthy development, our program focuses on cultivating secure attachment relationships, promoting early childhood development and addressing the specific needs of families within their home environments,” said Stacey Olstad, program director family services.
“Our home visitation facilitators work closely with families, providing personalized information and support to nurture healthy child development. Through tailored home visitation services, our goals include cultivating nurturing, responsive parent-child relationships; building strong foundations for family functioning; promoting healthy childhood growth and development; supporting prenatal care and its crucial role in a healthy pregnancy; and enhancing protective factors that support your family’s well-being,” she explained.
“We encourage families to actively participate in planning their home visits. Collaborating closely with community partners, we ensure a holistic approach that meets identified family needs and raises awareness of available community supports,” said Stacey.
Building on that commitment, Parent Child Assistance Program (PCAP)
extends specialized, holistic support to individuals confronting substance use and other health or social issues. Home visitation facilitators provide personalized services over three years, guiding participants and families through these challenges with compassion and expertise.
Participants embark on a three-year journey where home visitation facilitators support connections to essential services–from substance use recovery and mental health treatment to navigating legal, housing and income assistance programs. “Our approach is grounded in stages of change, self-efficacy and harm reduction, ensuring each participant receives empathetic support tailored to their unique circumstances,” added Stacey.
The Healthy Families program is committed to nurturing resilient families and fostering environments where every child has the opportunity to thrive and every family feels supported on their parenting journey.
The Healthy Families program welcomes referrals from everyone–individuals or families seeking support, as well as from parents, doctors, public health nurses, social workers, teachers, prenatal instructors and community agencies. The services are voluntary and provided at no charge, ensuring accessibility for all families in our community.
“We support families in the areas of the City of Camrose, Camrose County, Beaver County, Flagstaff County, MD’s of Wainwright and Provost.”
For more information on how to participate or to refer a family to our programs, contact Camrose Association for Community Living at email camrosereferrals@ cafcl.org, phone 780-6720257 or view the website at www.cafcl.ca
DIAPER DRIVE
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Association for Community Living healthy families facilitators Kendal Buxton, from left, Katie Hilder, Kristin Maher and program director Stacey Olstad started the drive to collect diapers for local families.
DAYSLAND PALACETHEATRE
By Murray Green
Back to school means safety first
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to talk with their children and teens about active and safe ways to travel to school. Active travel can boost physical health, build independence and encourage kids and teens to spend time outside, according to Alberta Health Services. For students, help them think through the details, such as the route they’ll use, and the time it will take to get there. They may need your advice to avoid busy, high-speed roads. Remember to role model safe active travel. For example, if you are walking to school with your child, cross the road only at marked intersections or crossings. If you are biking to school together, be sure to wear your helmet too.
Cross the road at marked crosswalks. If there isn’t a crosswalk, cross at a corner of the road. If there isn’t a corner (like in a very small town), show your child the safest way to cross the road to get to the bus stop. Don’t cross the road during a red light. If your
child needs to cross in front of the bus, make sure they wait until the bus driver sees them.
Walk on the sidewalk. If there isn’t a sidewalk, walk on left side of the road, facing traffic. Teach your child to point, pause and proceed before they cross the road.
Point at the crosswalk with your arm to tell drivers that you’re ready to cross.
Pause to look for traffic. Look in all directions. Make eye contact with drivers and wait until all vehicles have come to a full stop. Proceed across the street with your arm out. Look in both directions as you cross to make sure it’s safe.
To get to the bus stop safely, also teach your child to be at the bus stop at least five minutes early. Do not use a mobile device (like a
The sale will include perennials, bulbs and houseplants many of which have been cut from beautiful heritage plants. Proceeds from the plant sale are used to establish a scholarship for students in their pursuit of post secondary school education at Olds College and help support costs for the annual Rose and Lily Show.
Jackson music shared by Halliday
By Murray Green
It’s too much of a good thing, according to the star of The Alan Jackson and Friends experience.
Aaron Halliday, who looks and sounds like Jackson, will be offering his show at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, September 14 at 7 p.m.
“I grew up listening to songs that became songs for life. I love the energy and fun of his shows, so I wanted the same. I enjoy pounding the pavement and sharing his songs and replicating his life.”
Aaron is a Canadian Country Music recording artist and a three-time BC Country Music Association nominee for Country Club Act of the Year, the Gaylord Woods Traditional/ Roots Artist of the Year as well as SOCAN song of the Year for both his hit singles “This Ain’t Just Another Road,” and “Don’t Feel Like Dancin’ Tonight.”
“It (Jackson tribute) started out as a whim because the band that I was in decided to fold. Friends of mine mentioned the fact that I look like Jackson and that I perform a lot of his songs anyway,” he explained. “I took a leap of faith and decided to try that out. That became the catalyst to write and sing my own material as well, which was kind of funny because I originally was in a cover band doing Jackson’s music.”
He was also nominated for a Humanitarian Award through the BCCMA for his fundraising efforts in 2018 to aid the flood victims in Grand Forks, BC.
“I released my own CD and became a recording artist of Jackson’s songs. It has been a means to an end. I finally received the chance to record my own material. Now it gives me a vessel to present some of my own songs during my Jackson tribute,” shared Aaron.
This show is a must see for any Jackson or country music fan. “Jackson was a singer-songwriter throughout his entire career and he has written most of his own songs. It is an easy transition for me to discuss his songwriting as well as my own.”
Aaron has been performing his tribute to this country music icon for the
Charity Fundraising
Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Northeast Safeway Parking Lot
6800-48 Avenue, Camrose
Burgers, Hot Dogs, Smokies, Drinks and Chips
100% of all funds raised will go to support Kids’ Mental Health Programs at the Stollery Children’s Hospital
Augustana
INDIGENOUS SPEAKER SERIES
Towards an International Convention on Indigenous Languages with Dr. Wilton Littlechild
24 | 12 p.m. MDT | Lougheed Performing Arts Centre (Mayer Hall) & Online
Dr. Littlechild will discuss the development history and current activities related to the preservation and revitalization of Indigenous languages.
better part of 20 years, continuously honing his craft to portray the best tribute possible.
When asked if Jackson inspires his own songwriting, Aaron said absolutely.
“My writing is typical of his songwriting. It has a traditional country theme.
I think his songs speak to people. So many of his songs are related to every day listeners. He wrote “Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning,” after 9/11 and it’s easy to understand why he wrote it. It is an event that will not be forgotten in our lifetime. Songs like that and ones he wrote for his father (“Drive”), they
event
just resonate with people. I get so many requests for the song (“Drive”) because it reminds them of somebody they loved.”
He has the stage presence, the look and most importantly, the sound of many of the most popular Jackson songs spanning the past 25 years. Classic songs like “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” and “Little Bitty,” fan favorites such as “Remember When” and “Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning,” moving and shaking songs like “Chattahoochee” and “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow” have had fans coming back again and again
to enjoy this world class tribute.
We can still offer select weekend dates before December 21.
For great rates, consider a weekday or c option.
Aaron was born in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, and lives in Kelowna, B.C., with his wife Sharyn and their three boys Eli, Matthias and Adam. Aaron may be the front man on Stage, but Sharyn is the inspiration behind what he does and the songs he writes.
Be sure to depo sit your entry at the corresponding grocer y store for it to qualif y.
By Murray Green
Maureen Blobel owns
a
1956 GMC 9300 truck.
“I found this truck in Edmonton. I bought it from a guy that had imported it from Newfoundland. He had it sent across Canada on a train and he used it as a show truck for a lot of years and then he was ready to move on and get something else. So I bought it off of him,” shared Maureen.
“The truck was pretty much done up. My dad and I redid the motor on it. But other than that, it’s pretty much the way I bought it. It’s a 235, straight six and I got four on the floor transmission,” she explained.
“I guess there’s a 40-year-old paint job on it, so the paint has not been restored or anything. The mural on it was done before I bought the truck. When I bought it, and actually the guy I bought it off of, had it painted out in Newfoundland. He was the original owner,” Maureen said.
“I replaced the motor in it, but the same size, I just put in an engine that was out of an 1958 Apache. So we took it apart and we put the two motors together and made one good one,” she laughed.
“I always wanted a 1958 Apache, but I couldn’t find one that was original. What attracted me to this one was the fact that it’s original. It still had the original mo-
Blobel enjoys old school 1956 truck
Blobel
cream. The
tor in there. It’s simple. It’s something I can work on, I can crawl in there with it. No problem. You get into these bigger vehicles with all the fancy stuff and I don’t understand that. You need an electrician instead of mechanics, or a computer to tell you what’s wrong with it. This one, I don’t need that. No computer. If the internet goes down, I’ll still be driving,” she explained.
FUN FACTS
First available on March 25, 1955, these trucks were sold with various minor changes over the years from 1955 until 1957. Model years 1955 and 1956 had the egg crate grille. In 1956, the emblem was located above the lateral line and the hood emblem was a bit higher on the hood.
For 1956, the Task Force received a wider hood emblem, with two-piece fender emblems mounted above the horizontal fender line. It was the last year for the egg crate grille.
“I have always had a fetish for old pickup trucks. My dad always loved old cars. He was a mechanic. He had a ’55 baby bird, a Tbird with a continental kit, beautiful, beautiful car. So I’ve always loved old vehicles, but I have always loved old trucks. So, I just stumbled across this one. Like I said, when I was looking for my ’58 Apache, I found this one and I just fell in love with it. And I love the fact that it was still original,” she continued.
“I’m kind of up in the air right now. I would love to be able to re-do the whole thing and bring it down and restore it all right. But, it takes time, money and a garage and I’m not living close to my dad, who had a nice hoist in the garage, so it makes it a little bit trickier,” Maureen shared.
“I put electronic ignition in. It had the push button start. It was a little tricky to try to get that foot in there and the old signal, or the old dimmer switch on the floor. It’s still got the vacuum wipers in there, so I don’t drive it in the rain. I learned really quickly that if you want them to actually wipe, you
gotta let your foot off the gas to use the wipers going downhill. Going uphill, it’s not great. We had an old ’52 Chevrolet on the farm, it had the vacuum wipers, but apparently there are kits out there to change that, but that takes away from the original,” Maureen continued.
“I do have a kit that I can install. When I bought it, the guy gave me some of the spare parts and one of the kits was to fix the windshield wipers. But I just can’t do it. I just wanted to keep it original,” she said.
CAFE STOPPER
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Maureen
enjoys driving her old school 1956 GMC truck around, whether it is to stop at cafes or getting ice
truck is original, except for a newer motor that was added by Maureen and her dad.
MAYOR’S ARTS AWARDS
AWARDS RECEPTION
Thursday, September 19 • 2024
The Bailey Theatre • Camrose, AB 5pm Cocktails | 6pm Awards
Em ployment Opportun it y AS SESSOR II
Th e Ci ty of Camros e is seek in g a highly motivate d an d energetic individual to fi ll th e role of Assessor II . Re po rt in g to th e Manage r of Assessor, th e Assessor II is responsibl e for coordinating an d maintaining al l single family residentia l annual an d supplement ar y assessments. This positio n invo lves th e applicatio n of mass a ppraisal methodology to ensu re fair, equi ta bl e an d defendable proper ty assessment s that meet qualit y standa rd s as se t ou t in Prov incial Legislation.
FU NCTIONS/RE SPONSIBI LITE S: (but no t limite d to):
• Coordinate an d pe rfor m assessment work for residentia l proper ties includin g single family, dupl ex , adul t housing, re sidentia l condominiums; va cant residentia l land in th e Ci ty of Camrose.
• Preparat io n of assessed values for residentia l proper ties using mass a ppraisal techniques
• Conduc t i nspections, data collection an d analysis necessar y to complete an d fi nalize proper ty valuat ions in accordance with current standa rd s an d Prov incial statut or y requirements
• Anal yze al l residentia l sales.
• Sketch building diagrams using APEX or ot he r simila r computer assisted drawin g progra m.
• Prepare for an d presen t at hearings rega rd in g assessment complaints that will be heard by th e Assessment Revi ew Board.
• Ot he r duties as assigned
QUALIFICAT IONS :
• A profes sional designatio n with th e Al be rt a Assessor s Associatio n (AMA A), A ppraisal Institute of Canada (A AC I) or In te rnal Associatio n of Assessing Of fi ce r (CAE ).
• Minimu m of fi ve (5) years’ ex perience in municipal proper ty valuat io n.
• Thorough kn ow ledge of legislation, regulations an d standa rd s gove rnin g assessment procedures an d qualit y standa rd s.
• Kn ow ledge of Microsof t Of fi ce Suite of produc ts , an d th e CA MAlo t assessment system
• Excellen t interpersona l skills an d customer se rv ic e a pproach
HOUR S OF WO RK : Hour s of work are ty picall y 8: 00 a.m. to 4:30 p. m. , Monday th ro ug h Fr iday
SA LA RY AN D BENE FI TS : Th e Ci ty of Camros e of fe rs a competitive sala ry, at tracti ve bene fi ts , an d a posit ive work enviro nment. Th e star ting sala ry for this positio n will be dependen t upon th e qualif ic ations an d ex perience of th e successfu l candidate.
A PPLICAT IONS : Qualif ie d applicants are encouraged to submit a cove r le tter an d current resumé vi a emai l or to th e addres s below by Septembe r 26 , 2024 If applying by email, please ensu re job positio n is included in subjec t line We appreciate and consider all applications ; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacte d. Applicants are encouraged to apply prior to Septem ber 26 as some interviews may be schedule d before that deadline .
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Ci ty of Camros e – At tent ion: Manage r of Assessment
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WATER SHORTAGE
We are currently in Stage 2 of our 4-stage water shortage response plan. The following MANDATORY water restrictions are in place:
• Lawns may only be watered between 6AM to 9AM and 7PM to 11PM
•Lawns may only be watered between 6AM to 9AM and 7PM to 11PM.
• Odd-numbered houses may water only on odd-numbered days
• Even-numbered houses may water only on even-numbered days
Odd-numbered houses may water only on odd-numbered days
•
Even-numbered houses may water only on even-numbered days
• Flowerbeds, ve getable gardens and newly-laid sod may be watered at any time by hand, provided that the water used has been dr awn from a rain barrel, from a watering can, or a hose with a nozzle fitted with a trigger shut-off to restrict water flow
• Vehicles can only be washed with bucket and hand -held hose or at a commercial car wash. Pressure washers are not allowed to wash vehicles
• Flowerbeds, vegetable gardens and newly-laid sod may be watered at any time by hand, provided that the water used has been drawn from a rain barrel, from a watering can, or a hose with a nozzle fitted with a trigger shut-off to restrict water flow. •Vehicles can only be washed with bucket and hand held hose or at a commercial car wash. Pressure washers are not allowed to wash vehicles.
• Additional water re strictions can be found under Stage 2 of the Water Shor tage Response Plan or Stage 2 of the Water Cons er vation / Water Use Policy
•Additional water restrictions can be found under Stage 2 of the Water Shortage Response Plan or Stage 2 of the Water Conservation / Water Use Policy.
Any violation of these restrictions can result in fines.
For more information about water conservation or the water shortage response plan, please visit www.camrose.ca/WaterShortage
Sandra Scott
Sandra Scott of Tofield, Alberta, was born on September 2, 1947. She passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2024, at the age of 77 years.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Sieko. She is survived by her sons Robert (Roberta) and Ronald (Brenda); grandchildren Kiara, Jonathan and Heidi; great-grandchild Char; brother Danny and sister in-law Marg and their families; along with other family and friends.
Sandra enjoyed her retirement years spending time outside at the farm, reading books, gardening, but most of all, she loved having family at home.
Sandra was the most generous, kind, spirited, loving person and we had the privilege of being part of her life. She touched all of our hearts with wisdom, knowledge and guidance.
Cremation has taken place and there will be a private gathering at a later date.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, to please keep the Canadian Lung Association in mind for donations.
Spread your wings and be “TOGETHER AGAIN” with Dad. Love Always, Dancing in the Stars!
Memorial Poems
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Ask for our 24-page booklet of poetry. Words of comfort to remember someone special.
Funeral ceremonies can make a signi cant difference in how families channel their grief towards health and healing. During the funeral, the community comes together and responds to the reality that someone has died, and also to the reality that those remaining will need support, compassion, love, hope and understanding.
Our dedicated and experienced staff are here to help you in planning and carrying out a meaningful funeral that is unique to your families needs and values. Our funeral directors are intimately familiar with the funeral planning process, and key decisions a grieving family must make during this dif cult time.
May the peace that comes om the mem ies of love shared, comf t you now and in the days ahead.
Corinne Marie Ottas from Camrose, Alberta, passed away September 1, 2024, at the age of 61.
She is survived by her children Connor (Ashley), Morgan (Roger) and Logan; grandchildren Emily, Dominic and baby Tkachuk; parents David and Marion; brother Glenn; and numerous family and friends.
A celebration of life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose.
Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to charity of choice.
The Kupka Family
…would like to thank all those who attended Frank’s funeral and for the many cards, phone calls and donations. Special thanks to Troy of Burgar Funeral Home for his guidance throughout this difficult time. Thanks to Camrose Home Care staff who worked with us from January to June. Also, thank you to all staff on Unit 4 at St. Mary’s Hospital during Frank’s 50-day stay there. We are grateful for all your kindness and dedication.
Corinne Marie Ottas
RONA assists Habitat Camrose
By Murray Green
The RONA Foundation launched its second Home Sweet Home campaign.
From now until September 30, the in-store team at RONA Camrose will be collecting donations for Habitat for Humanity Camrose.
The RONA Foundation is launching its Home Sweet Home campaign, raising funds to revitalize living environments or facilitate access to housing for Canadians in need.
In total, the campaign will support nearly 150 Canadian non-profits, including Habitat for Humanity Camrose, that help victims of domestic violence and their children, low-income families and people with disabilities or mental health issues.
“Every person should have a safe place to live. That’s something I strongly believe in, especially given the issue of access to housing that affects so many Canadians today,” said Josée Lafitte, director of the RONA Foundation.
Are you a hobbyist, ar tist, ac tor, musician, athlete, team spor t player, fitness enthusiast, or interested in health and wellness? Are you looking for recreational, educational or volunteer options for fall? Over the next few issues, The Camrose Booster will profile courses, classes, clubs, teams and oppor tunities to keep you busy and produc tive.
IN DOOR SOCCER !
Tr y It Out Night and In Person Registration Wednesday, September 11 and Wednesday, September 18 Camrose Field House ~ 6:00 to 8:30 pm Bring indoor shoes. Debit machine available. U11 and U13 Evaluations will be held Sa turday, September 28
Annual General Meeting
Thursday, November 7, 7:30 p.m. In person at the Rotary Centre camrosesocce r.com
“Our in-store and distribution centre teams are inspired by this timely cause, and they’re motivated because each team chooses the local organization it wants to sup-
port. Some non-profits sometimes find it harder to raise donations because they don’t have the infrastructure of a big national organization behind them. That, we have,” said
Kick it to the Curb
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If you’re treasure hunting…
HAPPENS FRIDAY AND S AT URDAY SEPT EMBER 13 & 14 1 2 3
• Take what you can use personally.
• Don’ t be greedy.
• Be respectful of proper t y and others .
• It’s nice if you leave a thank you note in mailboxes, as a show of appreciation for your new FREE items.
Please…BE FAIR!
• Centra Cam’s The Essentials Bou tique cannot accept your junk .
• Diabetes Collec tion Bins are for gently use d and fu ture usable clothing. No, they do not want your wet furniture , appliances , broken toys , etc .
• Haul any lefto ver items directly to the landfill. Your junk is not a Cit y of Camrose Public Work s problem.
When it ’s over, it ’s over.
All items must be remo ved from boulevards (Cit y of Camrose proper ty).
Items should not be left out for free pick-up in front of dwellings at any other time of the year. Please comply. Keep our cit y tidy.
LE FTOVER ITEMS:
Frankly, items not claime d after t wo full days may be deemed as junk. Items wet from dew or rain are probably junk and need to be owner-transpor ted to the landfill .
PLEASE REMEMBER:
One person’s junk may not prove to be another person’s treasure. Don’ t abuse, or we will all lose . Until next time , thanks from…
Stroh receives rare lifetime achievement dressage award
By Murray Green
Lindsey
Stroh
is a lifer. She recently received the Alberta Dressage Association (ADA) Lifetime Achievement Award for her hard work over the past 25 years.
“It is a real honour to win this award because not very many people in the province have done it. You have to compete at a certain level, the Olympic level, so not a lot of people have received that level. Being recognized for the contributions that I have made has been really great and I’m glad that people see I have a passion for the sport,” shared Lindsey.
Lindsey has been an active member of the Edmonton area ADA, including being past-president, she continues to contribute quality information along with opportunities and guidance to all the area group members.
“I’m glad that I can give back to the sport that has given me so much,” added Lindsey.
She is a grand prix dressage rider, trainer and Equestrian Canada Certified Competition coach based in Beaumont.
“Competing at the highest level, towards the Olympic level, is a high-
light. I was recently involved in a series of clinics that was geared to peers in my sport and so it was nice just to be able to help out the children, inspire them to want to work towards a higher level. It is not the most popular sport, so it is nice to give them opportunities to learn how great it is,” added Lindsey.
Lindsey continues her professional development with annual trips to train and compete in California. When not in California, she continues her education by auditing clinics and riding with Shannon Peters via weekly Pixem lessons.
She has been repeatedly named to the Equestrian Canada High Performance list. Lindsey has trained several horses to FEI (International Federation for Equestrian Sports) levels and represented Canada at CDIs (Concours de Dressage International)in Canada and the USA from Young Riders through Grand Prix.
“I plan to keep competing, I’m not done yet. I love the sport and want to continue,” she added.
Lindsey has been a key coaching contributor to the Youth Development/ ADA program of clinics
and symposiums based on the seven True Sport Principles and EC’s LongTerm Equine Development goals.
With her equestrian background, biomechanics expertise and love of all things equine, riders from Hunter/Jumper, Western Dressage, Working Equitation, Eventing, Pony club, and Therapeutic/Para Dressage can be found attending her clinics.
As a respected member of a number of associations, she continues to support equine activities throughout Alberta offering both her time and expertise to help promote dressage. Through her leadership and proactive approach, Lindsey continues to promote, facilitate and coordinate a variety of equestrian related activities through the clinics and presentations she offers in Alberta. She is always open to answering questions and giving her time to instruct many clinics which continue to be requested by communities and associations for all ages, levels and abilities.
“I want to continue to coach and help the next generation of riders. I teach just outside of Cam-
rose, in Beaumont and hold clinics all over the province,” said Lindsey.
Lindsey’s belief in the goals and principles of the Youth Development/ADA group have helped this ADA area group grow its membership significantly since 2021. She has a focus on mentoring young riders who wish to investigate the possibility of working in the equine community with special focus on the YD/ADA Youth Ambassadors at her clinics. These ambassadors are hired to work directly with Lindsey during the clinics that she instructs. Her commitment has encouraged and inspired youth from a wide variety of equestrian disciplines to have fun while learning more about dressage and training their equine partners in a safe and focused manner.
“I work at it seven
days a week. Some days are long, up to 12 hours, but I don’t have very many days off,” she said.
Lindsey is continually open to learning. She encourages her students to reach out to enhance their own education through reading articles, auditing and/or riding in various clinics with other clinicians. Her passion for dressage is contagious for riders, auditors and parents come away inspired about what is possible and achievable.
“Young riders need a good support system around them. Get lots of help, lessons and training. It can be an expensive sport, but you can find ways to do it. You can exchange your time for lessons or boarding horses. I tell them not to give up and do some hard work,” said Lindsey.
Jack Stuart School parent council closer to playground funding
By Murray Green
Jack Stuart School has been fundraising for an all inclusive (for all students) playground for students and the community.
“We have been fundraising for an all abilities inclusive playground to replace the wooden playground for the last four years and are in the final stages of fundraising. The Alberta government has approved a grant to match $108,000 of funds already raised, bringing our total to over $220,000,” explained Kimberly Olsen, chair of the Jack Stuart School parent council.
“We are set to begin construction next May. Even with this grant we are a little short of the original $270,000 quote originally
provided by PlayQuest, the company that we have been working with on this project. We are now looking to raise funds to improve the quality and complexity of structure we can build,” she added.
Elisha Petruk, the parent of former student Nate from the Excel program (Jack Stuart and Battle River School division’s centralized inclusive elementary program) has run a private baking fundraiser and raised an additional $460 for the cause.
“We encourage some extra private or corporate donations to help get us all the way there.”
To donate email jackstuartadvisory@gmail.com and tax receipts are available for larger donations.
Pepperland shares popular Beatles music
By Murray Green
If you enjoy listening to Beatles music, then attending the Pepperland concert at the Bailey Theatre on September 14 at 7 p.m. is a must.
Pepperland first appeared in Camrose on Canada Day a few years back. The Beatles are considered the best group in the world ever.
“It’s one of those tricky things where people sort of have a preconceived idea of what these sorts of bands are meant to be like. And I didn’t really approach it that way. There’s not really set roles for any instrument and there’s not really set roles for any particular song,” explained band member Oskar Zybart.
“What we try to do is we play music from all throughout the Beatles catalogue, but there’s still only the four of us, so in some cases, we’re playing the roles as they would have been on the record. So I play rhythm guitar and sing vocals for most of the night. And in some cases that means that I’m doing the dramatic part, but in other parts, I’m playing piano. Sometimes we trade instruments based on the skills the people in the band
or the requirements of the song, because in some cases, we’re playing songs where there was an entire orchestra or different instruments than the standard two guitar space format. But sort of the idea as we approach the band now is, if the Beatles were to continue playing live, and they were limited to four people on stage, how would they have chosen to play those songs live in the 1970s or the 1980s not specifically to an era, but just with limited technology of a keyboard, some other instruments that we know how to play. How might they have gotten those songs across in concert, had they chosen to resume playing live and not broken up instead? So that’s kind of the approach. But you know, there are songs that I sing that were Lennon songs, songs I sing that were McCartney songs, Harrison songs, radio songs, everybody basically just performs the role as best they can based on the needs of the songs that we’re playing,” added Oskar.
He wasn’t an original member of Pepperland.
“Originally, at the time, I was between groups. I was good friends with the drum-
mer at the time and I noticed that he had put up a posting saying that their original front man was moving away, and so they were auditioning replacements for him, and I’d seen the band in years prior and enjoyed what they did. And the Beatles are the reason that I developed an interest in music as a player, rather than just somebody who enjoyed listening to music, they were the thing that made me want to make music as a kid. And so the idea that I would get to play songs from their catalogue that I love very much was appealing,” shared Oskar.
“I don’t know if it’s so much of an adjustment. It’s that it may be tricky. And so, for example, in the case of Paul McCartney songs, my natural vocal register is quite different from his. And so it’s a challenge to sing some of his songs because his voice was strong in areas where my voice might not be strong. So in those cases, somebody else in the band would probably sing some Paul songs that rely on certain areas of range and I would sing other ones where they’re better suited to my style of voice,” said Oskar.
“So it’s just a matter of saying, you know, we’ve got
these skills, these particular players, these singers, who can do the best job at this particular song, at this particular job and then filling in the gaps around that. As far as how I’ve adjusted my playing to this band, I’ve always played the surface song. That’s my style of performance. I’m not a particularly flashy player myself, and so I’m very adaptable to the needs of the song.”
“It’s always pleasant when you’re playing music for people, that it’s clear that they enjoy or that they have history with this. Music is very important to a lot of people, and for a lot of people, this has been the soundtrack to their entire lives. So, you know, there’s a wonderful association where you can help people relive happy memories, sometimes poignant memories, songs that got them through difficult times, songs that got them through the milestones of their life. That’s always a pleasure to be a part of,” added Oskar.
“You know, somebody’s happy memory, or somebody’s cornerstone, part of their personality, and sometimes people will have seen other groups that do similar things or other tribute bands. So it’s nice sometimes to surprise them, because we don’t always approach it the way that other groups who play Beatles music might choose to do the same thing, because a lot of times with some of the more established tribute bands, there will not only be the four main players, but there’ll be additional players off to the side, or they’ll have a string quartet, or some musicians that will come in and augment the band. It’s just the four of us that we play every minute you hear. And so how that comes across might surprise. It might be different, and it’s always with that spirit of fun, because that’s the Beatles, especially in their prime, they enjoy the
love of music. And we want people to have a good time at our shows. The Beatles made a lot of mistakes when they played. They played live, enjoying the moment and rolling with it and treating it as a live music experience, because that’s what it is. And so we played shows sometimes where people will say, I had no idea that was a Beatles song. I knew 50 per cent of the songs and I didn’t realize they were all the same group, because the Beatles of 1963 and the Beatles of 1966 are almost unrecognizable side by side. And then you fast forward increments of months and have the same problem. Songs from the first half of 1967 are completely unrecognizable next to the stuff that came a year later. It’s just, it’s astonishing, the evolution itself, in the case of the show that we’re bringing to Camrose, this is the 60th anniversary of the Ed Sullivan appearances, which were kind of the thing that lit the fuse that set off the entire phenomenon in North America,” shared Oskar.
“What we’re doing with this show is in one-half of the program, we play a variety of music throughout their career, and in the other half of the program, we’re playing every song that The Beatles performed on Ed Sullivan. And so it’s kind of to get a bit of a sampling, but also as a tip of the hat to this spark moment that really inspired so many people, but it’s funny, when you play songs from towards the end of their career, it’s hard to reconcile the same band that played on that television.”
Oskar has a special connection to the song “Twist and Shout.”
“I say ‘Twist and Shout’ because its the very first song I ever performed in public on guitar and sang it,” revealed Oskar.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Former Jack Stuart School student Nate Petruk, centre, presented $460 to parent council member Lynn Wilde, from left, with son Seth Leask, Evan and mom Terra Manion, former council chair, and current chair Kimberly Olsen with children Clinton, Grace and Walker. Nate raised the funds by holding a bake sale.
Pepperland consists of band members Mitch on lead guitar, harmonica and vocals; Alex on bass guitar, keyboards, wind instruments and vocals; Brad on drums, percussion and vocals; and Oskar on rhythm guitar, keyboards and vocals.
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* 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!
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 – At best crosswalk location. Excellent, affordable multi-use space. Have a look! Reception area, office, spacious work area. Lots of cupboards and sink. Only $800/mo. includes all utilities. Immediate possession. For quick showing 780-679-2170.
STUDENT ROOMMATE
WANTED – $750-$800 per month. Includes utilities and WiFi. No smoking or partiers. Pets allowed (cat already in residence). Close walking distance to university. Fully furnished. Email cziesel@gmail.com or call Celine 780-678-6720.
SWATHER NO LONGER ‘CUTTING THE MUSTARD?’ Call The Camrose Booster Classifieds, 780-672-3142.
4.75 ACRES FOR SALE – in Meeting Creek. 12’x16’ cabin, well insulated, sleeping loft, wood stove. No services. $65,000. 780-885-2081.
MISCELLANEOUS
EXERCISE BIKE – offers. 403-578-8038.
GARAGE SALES
4804-52 AVENUE –ESTATE CLEARANCE! Collectibles, general household, furniture priced to go. Handcrafted Grandmother Clock. No reasonable offers refused. Saturday, September 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
AUTO
2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD – 2WD, 276,370 km. Bumper hitch and rails, new windshield, air filter, oil. Inspection report provided. $3300 obo. 780-293-1700.
1992 DODGE 350 1-TON – Cummins motor, hoist. Good tires all around. New 5-speed transmission. 780-678-1847. 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.
Count y is recruiting for the full -time position o f
Position Over view: Repor ting direc tly to the Corporate Ser vices Direc tor, the Administrative Assistant – Corporate Ser vices position is responsible to per form administrative and reception duties as outlined below.
Key responsibilities:
1. Reception and Customer Ser vice: Per form main reception duties, handle customer inquiries, and maintain positive public relations
2. Financial Duties: Complete and balance cash receipts, manage bank deposits, and oversee meeting room rentals
3. Administrative Tasks: Prepare and manage correspondence, documents, repor ts, and incoming/outgoing mail
4. O ce Management: Maintain o ce supplies and ensure e cient ling systems, including archiving and records clean-up
5. Records Management: Monitor and coordinate records retention and disposal in compliance with policies and legislation, providing suppor t for Laser che
6. Ser vice Request System: Manage the Ser vice Request System (SRM), ensuring proper documentation, communication, and follow-up
7. Compliance and Suppor t: Provide administrative assistance to Protec tive Ser vices and ensure adherence to County policies, health and safet y programs, and HR guidelines Quali cations:
• One (1) year post-secondar y education business/o ce administration or equivalent experience.
• Excellent customer service skills to communicate e ec tively with customers in a diplomatic, positive and professional manner
• Pro cienc y in Microsoft O ce applications as well as preferred experience with accounting software.
• Excellent communication, organizational and accuracy skills with the ability to per form a variet y of tasks and prioritize e ec tively to meet deadlines
• Ability to handle con dential information in an ethical and professional manner
• Ability to establish and maintain e ec tive working relationships in the course of work, including the abilit y to work cooperatively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Knowledge of local government procedures and experience in a municipal environment will be an asset
Position Type: Permanent Full-time
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7 hours/day – 35 hours/week
S alar y Range: $56,258.05 – $69,190.27 annually
Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is selected
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumé along with a cover letter by mail or email to:
Contac t Human Resources Depar tment
Email: Human.Resources@ agsta .ab.ca Phone: 780-384-4109 For the full job description, please visit: www. agsta .ab.ca
Buffaloes launch season
By Murray Green
The Camrose Buffaloes are preparing for the 2024 football season.
The bantam squad plays in the 12-side Division in the Capital District Minor Football Association.
Camrose lost a tough 58-14 game to the Edmonton Mustangs on August 31. The Buffaloes play the Fort McMurray Ravens on September 14 and Millwoods Grizzlies on September 21 before hosting a game on September 28 at 2:30 p.m. in Kin Park. The Beaumont Bears will be the visiting team. Camrose also plays the Grizzlies in Millwoods on October 20.
The peewee squad plays in the peewee nine-side division in the Capital District. Camrose won 24-20 over the Stony Plain Bombers in the opening contest on August 31.
The Buffaloes also host the Beaumont Bears on September 28 at noon in their only home game.
They also play away on September 14 against the Edmonton Chargers, September 21 against the Wolverines and Sherwood Park Northstars on October 20.
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 permanent, full-time 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 repo rter to maintain and enhance our high standards of editorial qualit y and community service. We of fer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a car allowance and the opportunity to work with a team of hard-working profes sionals who take pride in producing a publication that is recognized as one of the top 1% in the North American free community paper industry
Qualifications:
1. Strong organiza tional and time management sk ills, ensuring that objectives are achieved within the necessary deadlines.
2. A demonstrated abili ty to write crisp, engaging stories with attention-grabbing leads and meaningf ul quotat ions
3. Excellent interviewing sk ills demonstrating the ability to zero in on the essential elements of the stor y while establishing and maintaining rapport with sources.
Preference will be given to candidates who have post-secondary education, preferably in journalism, have previous experience in a community newspaper newsroom and have experience in page layout. Be aware that this position involves a certain amount of evening work and weekend as signment s.
Please provide us wi th:
1. A brief biography of yourself, including your education and previous employment histor y
2. Samples of your writ ing 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 driver ’s abstract
5. Your salary expe ctatio n
Mail or email your material to:
Position Over view: Repor ting direc tly to the Corporate Ser vices Direc tor, the Asset Management/GIS (Graphic Information Systems) Coordinator will support the Corporate Ser vices Director in the implementation of the County’s Asset Management Program and management of the County’s GIS database and information system. The individual will work collaboratively with the depar tments and business units to support the implementation of the asset management ac tivities and processes as outlined in the County’s Asset Management Polic y and Roadmap. As the GIS Coordinator, the individual will work closely with the County’s GIS ser vice provider to maintain the County’s GIS database system and improve its accuracy. This position will also be responsible for overseeing records management operations and developing records management procedures in accordance with applicable laws and regulator y requirements
Key Responsibilities:
1. Implement and manage the Asset Management Program: Coordinate with stakeholders to establish processes aligned with the County’s Asset Management Polic y, evaluate and maintain records of asset management documents, train depar tment sta on asset management processes, and attend asset management events and repor t progress to the Corporate Ser vices Direc tor.
2. Manage GIS database: Ensure database processes meet County’s GIS needs and Asset Management objectives, suppor t depar tments with GIS needs and information access, collaborate with GIS service provider to maintain and update the database, and address internal and external GIS information requests
3. Records management: Coordinate with Laser che provider for ling practices and records management systems, oversee records retention and disposal according to schedule, ensure compliance with policies and legislation, and provide training and troubleshooting for records management. Ensure compliance with County policies, health and safet y program, and HR guidelines
Quali cations:
• Post Secondar y diploma in a relevant discipline (GIS and database management, engineering technology, asset management, or other related disciplines).
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience in the municipal service deliver y eld with at least 1 year of related experience in the GIS and database management applications
• Knowledge of ArcGIS, GeoMedia Professional, GPS data collection, and Microsoft o ce applications. Proven knowledge of records and information management standards processes, and terminology
• Ability to develop clear and concise repor ts, correspondence, or other written materials Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ability to communicate and interact well with stakeholders with di erent levels of technical expertise. Excellent interpersonal skills that support building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in the use of the Laser che program and knowledge of local government procedures and municipal ser vice deliver y is an asset
Position Type: Permanent Full-time
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7 hrs/day – 35 hrs/wk
S alar y Range: $76,426.02 to $93,994.35 annually
Closing Date: Until a suitable candidate is selected
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumé along with a cover letter by email to:
Contac t: Human Resource Depar tment
Email: Human.Resources@ agsta .ab.ca
Direc t: 780-384-4100
For the full job description please visit: www. agsta .ab.ca
DEATHS
Ethel Mary Campbell, of Camrose, formerly of Edmonton, on August 26, at 83 years of age.
Corinne Marie Ottas, of Camrose, on September 1, at 61 years of age.
Sandra Scott, of Tofield, on September 2, at 77 years of age.
Terence “Terry” Arthur Fast, of Ferintosh, formerly of Abbotsford, BC, on September 5, at 77 years of age.
is accepting tenders to per form snow removal ser vices at Westlife Camrose Homeowners, in Camrose, AB Snow Removal is required for the 20 24 -25 season. Bidders are responsible to examine the si te be fore
Chamber revamps business gala
By Murray Green
The Camrose Chamber of Commerce has turned the annual Business Awards of Excellence Gala into the event of the season.
Local businesses have been nominated in 14 categories. Now it is time to celebrate at 6 p.m. on September 28 at the Days Inn Norsemen.
“We are excited to invite everyone to the Business Awards and Excellence Gala–an elegant evening dedicated to celebrating the outstanding businesses and individuals within our community. This prestigious event is more than just an awards ceremony; it’s a night to recognize and showcase the remarkable achievements that drive our local economy,” said Chamber executive director Aaron Morris. “Guests will enjoy a choice of three delectable plated meal options, sip on handcrafted cocktails and capture memories at our 360-degree camera station. As the night unfolds, a DJ will keep the energy high, inviting everyone to dance and celebrate in style,” revealed Aaron.
“It is going to be a plated, multi-course meal, which will be a nice change. We are looking for people to get dressed up, kind of a formal, a gala that adults can dress up and come on out and spend an evening. We are going to have some fun features, like a 360-degree camera booth where people can get their picture taken. If you’ve ever seen those, they are kind of crazy contraptions. It will be a little
bit different from past years. With it being on a Saturday, we’re kind of making it into more of an extended event, so there will be a DJ and some music during and after. People are more than welcome to kind of hang out, do some dancing, it’s more of a celebration,” added Aaron.
“Moving it from the middle of the week to the weekend makes it a little bit more of an event, something that people can celebrate, spend time with their fellow business owners and business people,” said Aaron.
More awards have been added to the celebration. “We did grow the categories a little bit. So they have gone from typically seven or eight to 12 categories this year. So we have our biggest premier award of the night that is going to be called Legacy. So it is going to be focused on a business that has been operating for a minimum of 10 years and has had major contributions to the business community and the community as a whole,” shared Aaron.
“We have a greatest impact award, which is centred around a business leader who has had a big impact, not just on their business, but kind of out in the community as a whole. We have an Indigenous Business of the Year Award, which is a new one for us this year. We have separated the small and large business category. So we’ve never had a large business award before. We don’t want organizations like the Canadian Tires and the Walmarts competing with Avon stations or somebody that’s downtown.”
“We have emerging business, which is kind of for the new businesses, community development, innovative marketing, female business leader, awards like that.”
Award winners will be chosen by a panel of people from other chambers, no one from Camrose. “Another change that was made this year is that all of the judges are actually from outside of Camrose. We have reached out to some of our fellow chambers around Alberta. We’ve got a couple of chambers with boards of directors helping us. Not a single judge is from Camrose. I love that unbiased opinion,” said Aaron.
“Our maximum seating is around 300 for the space that we have. Tickets are on sale now on our website, so they can be purchased through that. It is easier if people go online. They definitely can come here if they have any issues,” suggested Aaron. “We have 12 categories for awards. We had more than 50 nominees. Some of the categories have upwards of nine or 10 nominations.
“We want it to be a formal event, love it to be a dress-up event. We want to create a fun evening where adults can dress up, go out, have a good time. We’re excited, but definitely the format will be a little bit different as well. Typically, it has been you show up with your cocktail reception, you sit down for supper and then you sit through the awards. We are going to interspace the awards throughout the meal. We want to keep the energy higher,” he added.
Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week Two homes on your acreage
By Murray Green
Check out the two bungalows and multiple outbuildings on more than 10 acres in Wetaskiwin County.
Enjoy the private parklike setting, with rolling hills, ponds and a lot of trees. The remainder of the quarter is owned by Ducks Unlimited Canada. Only one mile off pavement, it is within easy commuting distance to Camrose, Wetaskiwin and Ponoka.
The first residence is a 1,176-square foot bungalow with air conditioning and semi-open floor plan, spacious kitchen, dining area and living room, three bedrooms and a four-piece bath on the main level. The basement offers a three-piece bath, laundry area and large family room. There is also a high-end, finished, heated double car garage.
The second residence has
The Dating Scene
Imagine finding your soul mate and then finding out that they always back into parking spots
Message me if your n ame is David and you're single. I don' t want to have to change my tattoo
Don' t date a man with a beard until you've seen him without it . You might think you've landed Thor, then he shaves, and BOOM, out comes P eewee Herman!
Me : So I met this great guy
Me (two weeks later ): Never mind
I used to run a dating app for chickens, but it went out of business . I just couldn' t make hens meet
What my girlfriend thought on our first four dates:
1. Nice shir t!
2. Wow! Another nice shir t!
3. Okay, first shir t again
4. He only has two shir ts
I had a crush on him until he texted me , "Eye can' t weight to sea you necks weak!"
Taking photos with your boy friend feels like such an ex treme spor t because you have abou t 10 seconds to get a good photo before he's completely over i t.
I'm thinking about getting into a relationship. I need some help moving my couch
He texted : " Your adorable."
I responded : " You're adorable."
But now he thinks I like him when all I did was point out his grammatical error.
In Grade 7, a boy asked me to be his girlfriend. I wasn' t sure I heard him correctly, so I panicked and just said yes . Then he high fived me and we never spoke again. Brandon, if you're ou t there, happy 19th anniversar y!
Flir ting when you're older : "I have three di erent flavours of Tums in my purse!"
Dating when you're older is like trying to find the least damaged thing at a thrift store that doesn' t smell, or a car t with good wheels at the grocery store
Find a par tner who says things like:
• You are beautiful
• I am proud of you.
• I belie ve in you
• Three dozen perogies isn' t a lot
Never date a tennis player. Love means nothing to them
1,218-square feet, a good sized kitchen/ dining room, four bedrooms, a four-piece bath and a large living room. The partial basement offers a laundry area, potential for a bathroom (toilet and sink already installed) and additional storage. Many recent upgrades have been added. Share this beautiful acreage with your aging parents, rent out one residence to help with mortgage payments and/or use the land and buildings as a hobby farm. Directions: from Hwy 611, one-and-a-half miles south on RR 222, first property on the west.
View this home at 443028 RR 222 rural Wetaskiwin County It is priced at $469,000, a great hobby location in the country.
For a private viewing, contact Sascha at:
Dating: " You're so amazing, I think you're per fec t!"
Married : "For the love of God, stop eating chips like that if you want to see another day!"
Dating: [holding hands while walking]
Engaged : [arms locked while walking]
Married : [one person is five feet in front of the other and yelling back at them for parking so far away]
Dating: "I just can' t wait to see you again!"
Married : "Par t of your knee was on my side of the bed again last night."
Dating: "Honey, I don' t feel so good."
Married : " We're out of toilet paper in here , please bring me a roll from the other bathroom STAT!!!"
Dating: " What 's mine is yours."
Married : " The chocolate in this cupboard is o limits!"
Dating text : " Send me a pic ture of what you're wearing right now."
Marriage tex t : " Send a pic ture of the exact kind of salad dressing you want me to pick up."
Dating: "I wonder what romantic thing he'll surpris e me with today!"
Married : "It 's our anniversar y, pick up a box of chocolates on your way home."
Dating: "It 's so adorable that you only nibble a bit of chicken o a wing!"
Married : " There's like $1.75 wor th of chicken left on those bones , honey."
