A conversation between volunteers from Camrose Community Church and staff at Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre about the incredible community demand at the Food Bank this fall resulted in store owner Rob Hauser donating the fridge/freezer combination shown in the photo below It will be permanently housed at the church This institution partners with Camrose Food Bank, under the banner Community Cupboard, and helps distribute fresh and frozen food to diligently screened recipients who are currently in a temporary position of need Naturally, step two is to fill this unit, and the box in which it came, multiple times between now and Monday, December 9 . Chelsey Hollman, who manages the kitchen and appliance centre at Hauser Home Hardware, reached out to fellow local small business owners to enlighten them on the current non-perishable food shortage This resulted in a host of donations, each meant to make a difference in the pre-Christmas campaign Ultimately, three impressive gift baskets, with a cumulative value of over $1,000, have been assembled using these generous donations These will be awarded by way of draw, open to anyone who brings a food or other donation used to replenish the shelves at Camrose Food Bank, which is operated by Neighbor Aid
Will you help meet the goal of delivering 2,500 pounds of healthy food items on December 9?
Below, volunteers at the Community Cupboard, Wendell Mullet, John Berger and Wendell Brown, admire the new fridge/ freezer donated by Hauser Home Hardware (represented by Chelsey Hollman, second from right in the photo).
Photos by Ron Pilger
Jo-Anne Tweed, program director of Camrose Neighbor Aid Center, is optimistic that Camrose will come through to fill these empty shelves.
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By Murray Green
Postal workers across the country went on strike after the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Canada Post failed to reach a negotiated settlement. Mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered for the duration of the national strike and some post offices will be closed.
The price of a domestic stamp will also rise 25 cents in the New Year to better align with the rising cost of providing the service in Canada.
For the last decade, Canada Post has kept regulated letter mail rate increases to a minimum. The proposed rate change repre-
sents a one-time increase of roughly 25 per cent, which is required to better align stamp prices with the rising cost of providing letter mail service to all Canadians.
Canadian letter mail volumes have declined by 60 per cent over the last two decades, from 5.5 billion letters in 2006 to 2.2 billion letters in 2023.
During that time, the number of addresses served has increased by more than three million, from 14.3 million addresses in 2006 to 17.4 million addresses in 2023, and that number continues to grow.
In 2006, Canadian households received an average of seven letters per
week; today, it’s two per week.
From 2018 to 2023, Canada Post lost $3 billion before taxes, including a loss before tax of $748 million in 2023.
Pending regulatory approval, the new rates would take effect January 13, 2025, after the busy holiday mailing season. The new regulated rates are expected to generate approximately $80 million of additional annual gross revenue for Canada Post in 2025.
“Ensuring stamp prices better reflect the cost of providing the service is an important step forward and aligns with efforts be-
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ing taken by postal services around the world,” said Doug Ettinger, president and CEO, Canada Post.
“We are taking action to manage our costs while working closely with the government on a path to ensure the postal service is there for Canadians today and tomorrow.”
The Government of Canada is actively working with Canada Post to secure the long-term viability of this essential service.
For a domestic letter (30 grams or less), the price of a
single stamp would increase from $1.15 to $1.44. When purchased in a booklet, coil or pane, the price would increase from 99 cents to $1.24 per stamp. The proposed rate changes would also affect other products, including U.S., international letter-post and domestic items, with a corresponding increase of about 25 per cent on average. Commercial letter mail rates follow regulated rates and would also see an increase of about 25 per cent on average.
We’re donating your gif ts to The Open Doors, Camrose & District Family and Communit y Support Services, Rosehaven (The Bethany Group), and BGC Camrose (formerly Camrose Boys & Girls Club) and Camrose Women’s Shelter
• Pick an envelope from the basket in our store.
• Write your phone number in the space provided with the Card I.D. (Just in case you forget to return a gif t by the deadline, we will call you and follow up.)
• Take the card with the “wish”, buy the gift, wrap it and return it with the envelope taped to the outside of the wrapped gif t to Harley ’s Liquor Store on or before Wednesday, December 18. With the help of our staf f and volunteers, we will deliver the gifts to those in need for Christmas.
Bruins forfeit two points
By Murray Green
Although the Camrose Bruins beat the Innisfail Eagles 5-1 in North Central Hockey League (NCHL) action on November 2, it turned into a loss.
The NCHL has ruled that the game played between Camrose and Innisfail to be a default to Camrose for listing an unregistered player on their game sheet.
As is the case with all instances where an unregistered player is listed, the information was forwarded to Hockey Alberta who confirmed that Camrose was in violation of Rule 2.2 (ineligible player). The league, under it’s bylaw 26.e then classified the game as a default to Camrose and their win was removed and Inn-
isfail was credited with the win. Camrose plays the Morinville Kings on January 18 in the Max McLean Arena at 8 p.m. in the next home game.
Other home games are on January 25 against Lacombe Generals and January 31 against Wetaskiwin Longhorns. Bear facts Lane Lightning leads the Bruins with four goals and 11 points after eight games. Both Njaa and Carson Welke have nine points.
Back: Lindsay (FCSS), Artur (The Open Doors), Trish (BGC Camrose), Archilla (The Open Doors), Tammy (Camrose Women’s Shelter) along with (front) Jarrett, Grayson and Amy, owners of Harley s Liquor Store, are hoping to collectively make a difference this holiday season.
If you can’t think of anything original, quote someone else!
Despite our amazing long fall–no snow in midNovember! Temperatures hovering around zero–I still seem to be suffering from my annual case of November blahs.
Nothing in my life is bothering me and I don’t have any troubling challenge right now. But every year, shorter days, longer nights and knowing that winter will inevitably arrive seems to lower my mood. Maybe that’s true for you too. Sigh.
So–into the breach! In no particular order, here are some quotes that lift my spirit. Hope at least some of them lift your spirit too. ***
“Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling,” said Margaret Lee Runbeck.
“After all this time, the sun has never said to the earth, ‘You owe me.’ Look what happens with love like that. It lights up the whole sky,” said Hafiz.
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision,” said Helen Keller.
“Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in. Forget them as fast as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it well and serenely, and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense,” said Ralph Waldo Emerson.
“Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul,” said Amy Collette.
“For even if your contribution to a better world seems like a small step, never doubt the power of a micro-strategy done with a macro-intent,” said Marc Gonzales.
“A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more,” said Rosabeth Moss Kanter.
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom,” said Victor E. Frankl.
“There will be a few times in your life when all your instincts will tell you to do something that defies logic, upsets your plans and may seem crazy to others. When that happens, you do it. Listen to your instincts and ignore everything else. Ignore logic, ignore the odds, ignore the complications, and just go for it,” said Judith McNaught.
“Attitude is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely,” said Roy T. Bennet.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel,” said Maya Angelou.
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving,” said Albert Einstein.
“Create space simply to ‘be’ and clarity emerges for you to see,” said Gabriella Goddard.
“Good judgment comes from experience and a lot of experience comes from bad judgment,” said Will Rogers.
“Friendship with oneself is all important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else,” said Eleanor Roosevelt.
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony,” said Mahatma Gandhi.
“Civility costs nothing and buys everything,” said Mary Wortley Montagu.
And here is my all-time go-to favourite that never fails to lift my spirits: “When you come to the edge of all the light you have known, and step into the darkness of the unknown, you must believe one of two things will happen. Something will come up to meet you – or you will be taught to fly,” said Patrick Overton. ***
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.
Climate change
It starts with righteousness, the quality of being morally right or justifiable. Canada was going to be the poster child for reducing climate change. We were going to be leaders on the world stage. To our naive federal leaders that was very noble. However righteousness (“I’m right, you should do what I say”) leads to the next step, which is arrogance, the sense of superiority and scorn. Canada would achieve its climate goals by simply eliminating anything that emits CO2 regardless of the consequences. Let’s just shut down the fossil fuel industries so we’ll appoint a federal minister who will be obsessed with doing that.
To the righteous and naive, that seems very reasonable, but it ignores the fact that people have to heat their homes, drive for work and have the lights on. So now comes the next step and that is everyone gets angry. The federal leaders are angry because people are stupid and won’t listen and the people are angry because the government’s obsession hurts. So with anger on all sides comes the last stage and that is hate. Hate is dividing Canada, causing us to look at the wrong things, and preventing us from doing something reasonable.
So what can Canada do? Many years
ago, I took military leadership training and the definition of leadership was “the art of influencing others to achieve the aim.” That is not what our federal government is doing. Today there is no art (skill), there is heavy-handedness and the aim is economic hardship without visible benefit to the individual. Canada can’t stop global climate change, all we can do is our share with everyone else. Our leaders must show understanding and empathy for the lower and middle classes (the voters) and offer alternatives that improve their lives. Righteousness needs to be stamped out and replaced with humility and compassion. In the US they have just turned to an autocrat, they’ve given Trump power. With Trump, people must simply obey, but they don’t need to feel guilty for what’s happening. Trump tells them others, not Americans, are to blame. Canada is too fragmented for that to happen, so the bickering and fighting between the federal and provincial governments will maintain a downward slide. Trump won by blaming others and Trudeau will probably lose because he blames us.
Tony Hladun, Camrose
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
A packing party at Century Meadows Baptist Church for Operation Christmas Child resulted in 171 shoeboxes packed for children in need around the world. Above left: Pastor Brett McCarroll and daughters Emmie and Avery shared in the experience.
Sisters Joelle and McKaleigh Cairns select items to pack.
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Christmas family fun at the Snowflake Ball by Love Local
By Adan Shaikh
Families looking for a fun-filled evening can mark their calendars for Love Local’s upcoming family dance, the Snowflake Ball.
This event is set to take place on November 23, at the Days Inn Norsemen from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
“Snowflake Ball is the second family dance that we will be putting on through Love Local Camrose. The last family event was very successful, we had over 250 people attend and had to, sadly, turn some people away due to limited capacity. This year, we have a bigger space so we won’t have to turn anyone away and all families can join us,” shared Tania Greenwald, member of Love Lo-
cal Camrose and organizer of this event.
This event is perfect for families and children of all ages and will feature a variety of activities, including face painting, a juice bar, snacks, and pizza. There will also be an opportunity to capture photos with Santa Claus.
“We have partnered with Camrose Academy of Dance, Domino’s Pizza, Days Inn Norsemen and a few other local sponsors here in Camrose. We try to keep it inclusive and affordable for all families. This year, we have Santa and Olaf to take photos with, we have Brian Dumont as our DJ, and Colour Splash is joining us to do face painting for all the kids. All
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• Students from Sylvia Lyon’s Grade 1-2 class and Bonnie Bratrud’s Grade 6 class at Charlie Killam School served tea, cookies and other goodies as they hosted a Grandparents’ Tea. The event was held as a grand finale to a section of study for the children on grandparents.
of these activities and food are included in the ticket,” said Tania.
Love Local aims to provide enjoyable experiences for families in the community, and this event is expected to continue building on that success.
“We have received a lot of support from the local businesses in putting this together,” commented Tania.
Love Local hopes that families will attend this event to show support for the community and local businesses of Camrose, while having a fun night out with their families. Tickets can be purchased at The Sweeterie and Nutters or with cash at the door on the day of the ball.
• Ron and Gay Shannon presented a $15,000 donation to Dave Chamberlain, President of the Centra Cam Board of Directors. Gay made the donation in memory of her parents, Bob and Mazo O’Riordan She chose Centra Cam as the beneficiary for the donation because her parents were interested in helping handicapped persons and she thought Centra Cam was a worthwhile charity
• Vernon Schnyder donated $10,000 to the Greater Camrose Community Foundation to create a fund designated to benefit the Senior Centre. The Foundation will invest this donation and income will be disbursed to the Senior Centre every year. Mr. Schnyder was born in the Daysland area, farmed south of Gladstone for 32 years, retired to Camrose in 1987, and has been active in the Senior Centre since. He presented his cheque to GCCF Board Chair, Ken Drever. Also on hand representing the Foundation were: Blain Fowler, Vice-Chair; Arnold Malone, Treasurer; Alan Fielding, Secretary; Dave Stolee, Executive Director; and Vivianne Grue, Director; along with Gladys Mowat, Director of the Camrose and District Senior Centre.
• Groves’ Western Drug Mart was officially opened on November 14, with Mayor R.P. Swanson cutting a strip of adhesive tape. Congratulatory remarks and best wishes were expressed to Gerald Galenza, owner of the newly expanded drug mart by the Mayor; Alvar Person, President of the Camrose Chamber of Commerce; and Ken Argue, General Manager of Alberta National Drug. CFCW’s Dale Smith hosted the event.
• The 90th birthday of Pastor Otto Eklund was celebrated at the Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute. The Sunday afternoon event was sponsored jointly by the family of Pastor Eklund, Bethel Lutheran Church in Camrose and the Central Alberta District of the Western Canada Synod. Pastor Eklund began his ministry at Meeting Creek almost sixty years previously, and from this base served congregations all over Central Alberta.
Kodiaks shut out first place Canmore
By Murray Green
The Camrose Kodiaks stretched its unbeaten streak to three games in Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) play on November 10.
The Kodiaks edged the Drumheller Dragons 3-2 in a close battle at the Recreation Centre. Cole Balkovec (2) of the Kodiaks started the scoring, but a Drumheller power play notched the score at 1-1.
In the middle frame, the Kodiaks heated up the offence with goals from Nicholas Larkin (3) and Tyson Murray (4) and took a two-goal lead in the last period.
Drumheller scored with four minutes left on the clock, but the bears held the fort in their own end.
Goalie Carter Capton made 29 saves on 31 shots, while Camrose recorded 29 shots on goal on the Dragon’s den.
Camrose hammered its rival bears, Olds Grizzlys 9-3 on November 8.
After a scoreless opening period, the Kodiaks fought hard with six goals in the middle frame. Sam Lozinski and Garrett Thom each scored twice to lead the offence. For Lozinski it was his sixth and seventh and for Thom it was his ninth and 10th.
Bowen Grycan (7) and Larkin (2) collected single tallies. Four of those markers came on the power play. In fact, Camrose netted six goals in total on the power play as Olds didn’t figure out that taking penalties hurt them.
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Camrose scored the first three goals in the third period to take command of the contest. AJ Schaaf (5), Jackson Schneider (1) and Lozinski garnered his eighth and a hat trick, scored for the Kodiaks.
Noah Caballero turned away 26 of 29 shots In the Camrose net. Kodiaks re-
corded 33 shots on goal.
The Kodiaks started the streak with a 5-0 victory over Canmore on November 3.
After a five-game road trip, Camrose is at home to play Fort McMurray Oil Barons at 6 p.m. on No-
vember 30. It is the annual Teddy Bear Toss game.
Bear facts
The AJHL Player of the Week is Kodiaks forward Lozinski. With six points (three goals) in two games played, he led the league in scoring from November 4 to
10. Lozinski scored a hat trick and recorded a career-high five-point game on November 8. He was recognized as the AJHL Player of the Game for the Kodiaks. On November 10, Lozinski added his eighth
assist of the season in the tight 3-2 win.
Lozinski is a third year AJHL vet with 16 points (eight goals) in 18 games played and is tied with a league leading three game winning goals already this season.
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DEATHS
George Cunningham of Camrose, formerly of Kelsey, on November 7, at 88 years of age.
Russell “Russ” Wayne Olansky of Camrose County, on November 8, at 68 years of age.
Adam George Klug of Camrose, on November 10, at 90 years of age.
Carol Gloria Lorenzen of Camrose, on November 10, at 70 years of age.
Loretta Amelia Rehmann of Camrose,
formerly of Provost, on November 10, at 90 years of age.
Don “Donny” Loewen of Camrose, on November 12, at 78 years of age.
Dennis Alfred Harris of Camrose, formerly of Lloydminster, on November 14, at 64 years of age.
Tanya Edith Rose Caton of Donalda, formerly of Turner Valley, on November 15, at 49 years of age.
ÉCCHS Wall of Fame 2024 Inductees
By Adan Shaikh
November is here, which means École Camrose Composite High School (ÉCCHS) has finalized plans to honour this year’s Wall of Fame inductees. This event highlights the achievements, character and persistence that exemplifies the ÉCCHS’s strong educational programs. These programs have empowered graduates to acquire expertise, wisdom and knowledge under the guidance of exceptional teachers. The 2024 inductees have earned their place through dedication and hard work, contributing to their communities.
ALUMNI
Lorne Blumhagen
Lorne Blumhagen’s career in law enforcement reflects his commitment to the betterment of our communities. He studied in Lethbridge and then joined the Camrose Police Service in 1992. By 2005, he had earned the rank of Sergeant, focusing on major crimes. His dedicated service was recognized with several honours, including the Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal in 2012, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013.
In 2017, Blumhagen became Chief of Police for Lacombe, where he contributed to the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) and
served as Chair of Criminal Intelligence Service Alberta (CISA). In 2012, he was appointed to the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, and in 2022, he received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. Throughout his career, Blumhagen has credited his family, particularly his wife Bonnie, for their unwavering support.
Joel Harder
A 1997 ÉCCHS graduate, Joel Harder has built an illustrious career in music. Harder’s academic journey took him from the University of Alberta Augustana Campus to the prestigious Julliard School of Music, where he earned a C.V. Starr Doctoral Fellowship and then a Doctor of Musical Arts degree.
From there, he worked as an Assistant Professor of Collaborative Piano at Binghamton University for nearly a decade. Currently,
he teaches and offers private coaching at the Manhattan School of Music. His talents have taken him all over the world from Los Angeles to Austria, and his career highlights include working with the renowned Maestro Lorin Maazel.
Harder was featured as a pianist at Carnegie Hall in 2023. He now resides with his wife and daughter in New York, continuing to excel in his musical collaborations.
Sten Myrehaug
Dr. Sten Myrehaug graduated from ÉCCHS in 1997, and has since distinguished himself in the field of Oncology. As a radiation oncologist in Toronto and an associate professor at the University of Toronto, Myrehaug specializes in research on gastrointestinal and pancreatic cancers. His work has received international
recognition, including numerous grants supporting his research.
Dr. Myrehaug has published extensively in peerreviewed journals and is widely respected by colleagues and students for his expertise and leadership. His colleagues describe him as being “a medical expert, communicator, collaborator, leader, health advocate, scholar and professional.” In addition to his research, he frequently lectures at universities across Canada, sharing his insights into radiotherapy and cancer treatment.
FACULTY
Dianne Gee
Dianne Gee’s career at ÉCCHS spanned more than three decades, during which she became a cornerstone of the school’s science department. As the lead chemistry teacher, her ability to connect with
students of all abilities earned her a reputation as an inspiring and compassionate educator.
Known for her high standards and willingness to offer one-on-one support, Gee often stayed late into the evening to tutor students, helping them achieve their potential.
Beyond the classroom, Gee coordinated international student trips, and organized programs such as Encounters with Canada. She also managed the school’s Grade 12 graduation/farewell events for many years. Her dedication to education has left a lasting legacy and she remains fondly remembered by students as a mentor and for her encouragement.
The Wall of Fame ceremony will be held on November 22 at ÉCCHS Library, at 12:40 to 2 p.m.
Donations made by Conlan Davey Memorial Foundation
By Adan Shaikh
The Conlan Davey Memorial Foundation has officially achieved its status as a non-profit organization. On September 9, the foundation received its charitable non-profit number, marking a pivotal moment for the organization.
“We received our number on Conlan’s birthday, which feels symbolic,” shared Francine (Franny)
Davey, mother of Conlan Davey. The foundation was created in 2021 after the tragic loss of Francine and Will Davey’s 13-yearold son Conlan, who left a lasting mark on those who knew him. Known for his love of sports, his room was a tribute to the Edmonton Oilers, and his humour and kindness brought warmth and laughter wherever he
went.
Since its beginning, the foundation has dedicated itself to helping children and families who are facing financial hardships or dealing with illness, working to ensure that every child has the opportunity to pursue their dreams and live
life fully. Through an annual golf tournament, the organization raises significant funds, which are then donated to local charities supporting disadvantaged youth and families. These donations not only provide immediate support but also honour Conlan’s memory,
as his joyful spirit continues to inspire acts of kindness and generosity that benefit the lives of countless children. In this way, the foundation embodies Conlan’s legacy, a reminder of his impact and the love his family holds for him.
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Dr. Sten Myrehaug
Mr. Joel Harder
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Additionally, the Davey family and supporters donated $5,000 to Kidsport Camrose. Receiving the funds were, from left, Karla Wolbeck, Carlene Wetthuhn, Carleen Nelson, Stacey Miller, front from left, Celina Brisson, Laurie Kushnerick and Keeley Popowich. The cheque was presented by, from right, Rene Chartrand, Lynne Davey, Scott Davey, Ken Bokinac, Michelle Chartrand, Jameson Davey, Carol Chartrand and Franny Davey. The fourth annual Conlan Davey Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for September 13, 2025.
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster Conlan Davey Memorial Foundation donated $5,000 to Battle River Community Foundation on October 28. These funds were raised at The 3rd Annual Conlan Davey Memorial Golf Tournament, which was held on September 14. Pictured from left, Lynne Davey, Scott Davey, Kevin Gurr, Franny Davey (back), Carol Chartrand, Michelle Chartrand, Ken Bokinac, Rene Chartrand and Jameson Davey. Missing from the photo were family and supporters, Will Davey, Dan Hertel and Stacie Chalmers.
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The Sacred Remains:
Undoing Cultural Erasure through Community Engagement
During the Holocaust, Nazis made a wallet from a looted and desecrated Torah scroll. It represents one example of genocidal attack through cultural erasure. Jeremy Maron discusses how using human rights to organize and manage museums can illuminate the meaning and significance of the wallet. Engaging with members of Jewish communities is central to reclaiming the object’s persisting sacred quality and restoring its original status. Jeremy Maron, PhD Canadian
NOVEMBER 28, 2024 | 7 p.m. MST Mayer Hall, Lougheed Performing Ar ts Centre
Every year, on November 20, the world comes together to celebrate Universal Children’s Day, a day dedicated to promoting children’s rights and wellbeing across the globe.
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Established by the United Nations in 1954, this special day also commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989.
These historic documents highlight the fundamental rights of every child to life, health, education, and protection from violence and exploitation.
In Canada, this day is also known as National Child Day, a celebration and commitment to ensuring all children get an equal chance to reach their full potential.
While there are no specific events planned in Camrose for this year’s Universal Children’s Day, it’s an opportunity for the community to reflect on how they can promote equal opportunities and well-being for the children in their community.
This can be done through volunteering, donating food and clothing to local organizations and children’s programs, or simply raising awareness about the importance of children’s rights.
Here in Camrose, local churches and organizations like Camrose Neighbor Aid Center, Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), Camrose Public Library and local schools work year round to support children and families, offering various resources and programs to help ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
This day is also a reminder for parents to spend time with their children and to take a moment to consider how they can continue to create a supportive community for children to grow, learn, and thrive in, because small actions can make a big difference.
Youth Orchestra to play at Lougheed Centre
By Murray Green Edmonton Senior
Youth Orchestra presents Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy on November 23 at 7 p.m.
The Edmonton Youth Orchestra concert will be taking place at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre with special guests Roger Admiral on piano and three Augustana choral ensembles under the leadership of Dr. John Wiebe (The Augustana Choir, Sangkor, and Mannskor).
“People can expect an excellent symphony orchestra made up of the finest musicians in northern Alberta. We have been going since 1952, and I have been there for 48 years. We have been branching out into smaller communities to reach out more,” said music director/conductor, Michael Massey.
They usually play at the Winspear Centre four times a year, as well as a few concerts outside of Edmonton.
“We are joining the wonderful Augustana choirs and I thought it would be good to do some songs with a choir and orchestra together. It will be tight on stage with 78 orchestra members and then the choir members. We are also looking forward to working with Roger again,” said Michael.
“I’m starting the concert with Greek because Camrose was populated by Norwegian people and I though Greek would be a good fit. We do some Norwegian songs and then move to Beethoven in the first half. In the second half, we play a dream sequence that is challenging for younger players. We finish with Aaron Copeland, which is about pioneering people,” he explained.
“I like working with choirs and the orchestra loves it because it offers a different sound. We do it at least once a year because I love it. I’m looking forward to playing with three different choirs and the fact I’ve never had an orchestra in the Lougheed Centre,” stated Michael.
“The age range of the orchestra is from 14 to 24,
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area.
“When we arrived in
Canada, we went to Hay Lakes because my uncle was there. We stayed for three weeks before my dad took us to Edmonton on the train and for him to find a job. I even started school in Hay Lakes,” shared Michael. “I still have some cousins who live in Camrose.”
To become members of the band, youth have to go through an auditioning
process. “People apply to join our band. I audition everyone every year. Most of them who come in are serious musicians and they want to learn about music. Our string section is as good as any symphony and sometimes better,” laughed Michael.
“Our alumni stretches around the world as far away as New Zealand. It’s the training that gets them
around the world. We also have an intermediate orchestra that starts at 11 and goes to 14 years old. They often move up to the youth orchestra,” shared Michael.
“I’m glad we have the opportunity to play in Camrose. People will be impressed with the level of playing of the youth orchestra.”
By Murray Green
The Camrose Merry Christmas Fund and Christmas Hamper Program was launched 59 years ago.
Margaret and Chuck MacLean were thinking about doing something worthwhile and meaningful for those who are in a less fortunate position at Christmas time.
About 1965, the MacLeans decided to organize and deliver Christmas hampers of food and perhaps a small toy to these families. The MacLeans owned The Camrose Canadian newspaper at that time and the Merry Christmas Fund became a reality. In the first few years, the MacLeans organized the hampers and coordinated the deliveries.
“The Camrose Merry Christmas Fund will supply Christmas Hampers to more than 300 families and individuals. We are looking to raise $40,000 to meet the strong demand this year,” said chair Morris Henderson.
“Groceries have been
Thank
Sharolyn Peterson, Clarke Hansen, Kevin Lindholm , Matt Hansen, Sevenson Builders (K irk Everson, Colin Severson) Brandon Boden (Boden S and & Gravel), Gary Hor te Electric, Ric Friedrichs Plumbing and Heating, Barry Graham, Wayne Yorke, David Grinde, Gorman Bros. Lumber, Joel Hein, Evan Welde, Andi Gaasbeek , Erik Gaasbeek , Cory Zet son, Brent Rost Wilhelmina Lutheran Church, Sher wood Park United Church, Bowt ye Holdings/Photometal (Donna Huebner) and Engraving Masters Inc. (K ara and Cory Bowler), Fox Bloc ks, Bashaw Concrete, DS Excavating Ser vices, Hauser Home Hard ware, Koltec Windows, Battle River Concrete, Camrose Rentals, Ra y Olson Dr ywall, Camrose Dr ywall Taping, Holden Hutterite Colony, T&L Insulation, Windsor Plywood, R&R Contrac ting, Wideman Paint and Décor, Nuedge, 1XL Building Produc ts, Wideman Carpet One, and Procap Eavestroughs and Ex teriors. As there were so ma ny wonder ful people and businesses that suppor ted the project, if we have forgotten anyone please accept our apologies and profound gratitude
Thank you once again for your invaluable help and unwavering suppor t. We are truly blessed to have friends and neighbours like you by our side. May this church stand as a testament to the generosity of spirit and unity that you have all shown. God Bless You All!
ordered, Camrose Kinettes have started their Silent Santa program, Neighbor Aid will soon be logging recipients and our other community supporters are ready. Hampers will be prepared for delivery by volunteer drivers on Saturday, December 21,” he added.
“Cash/cheque donations can be made at the Royal Bank, the Fire Hall (Mount Pleasant Drive and Parkview Drive), or mailed to 3412-61A Street, Camrose, AB T4V 3M2. New this year is eTransfer to MCHampers@telus.net. Include your full name and address. Tax receipts will be issued in January. For more information, email MCHampers@telus.net,” suggested Morris.
The fund is an independent non-profit charity that collects money from the community and uses it to purchase large quantities of food to be packaged as Christmas hampers.
The Neighbor Aid Center screens requests and pro-
vides a list of names to the Camrose Merry Christmas Fund to organize the packing and routing for the hamper deliveries.
“This seemed to meet the identified demand and we would usually have a small number of hampers left over. These leftover hampers were taken to the Food Bank who used them to provide for those last-minute requests that did not have their name on the delivery schedule.”
Each hamper provides a variety of groceries for a number of days around Christmas.
You can make your family and friends aware of the organization so that they too might consider a donation of money or time to help with packing or deliveries.
Volunteer your time to assist with packing or delivering hampers. Consider promoting a donation to the Camrose Merry Christmas Fund at staff Christmas parties, rather than spending money on small gifts for coworkers.
CNIB members tour transit system
By Murray Green
The CNIB held a Get on Board campaign event in Camrose to test out how friendly the transit system is to those who are vision impaired on November 1.
Local CNIB members rode public transit, but that wasn’t its only focus. “With this campaign, we hope to highlight the entire journey for residents of Camrose who are blind or low vision in getting around their community,” said Taylor Bauer, program lead, awareness and community outreach for AB/NWT region of CNIB.
“We took a ride on the Community Bus to experience the different stops, the places you can go, and I was quite impressed with all of the announcements the bus driver made of where the stops were and that they were accessible for me if I wanted to visit somebody or do things downtown,” said Randy Simmet, one of the riders. “I think this is a very good way to get around Camrose. I didn’t find it challenging in any way. The optional stops might be a challenge if you don’t know about them.”
During the ride along, local residents talked about following key elements of the transportation experience: trip planning and digital accessibility, built environment (street crossings, side walks, curb cuts, signage), accessibility of transit infrastructure and vehicles, and customer service.
“My experience was very good. I found the driver very informative and the stops were good. I realized I could access more things than I was first aware of. It is a good way of getting around. It is just a matter of learning the unscheduled stops. It is a good way to travel to get to where you are going. It doesn’t take that long to get around. The only thing is that the unscheduled stops could be marked a little better,” said rider Bruce Wiens.
Founded in 1918, CNIB is Canada’s largest and longest-standing organization serving Canadians who are blind, deaf-blind, or have low vision.
“I went on the ride because I had never been on the bus before. I could get around to where I needed to go. The only thing is that it would be good to geo-tag them so we keep track of everyone. I thought these people are so brave to go out and explore, while relying on public transit,” said Linda Roswell of the Rose
City Handivan Society.
“I was thinking of potential barriers and that was interesting for me. I enjoyed the ride and really appreciated the driver saying where the stop was and announcing where an on-demand stop could be. There is a concern of being in the right place (when you can’t actually see the stop). For the driver to recognize that is great and we want to work with the City to ensure riders are comfortable knowing they are going to where they need or want to,” Linda added.
The Camrose Community Bus is a critical service for many residents of
Camrose. However, barriers still exist that prevent community members who are blind, deaf-blind, or have low vision from equitably enjoying the benefits of local public transit.
“A lack of accessible and reliable access to public transit reduces the independence of individuals with sight loss and therefore undermines the accessibility of all other basic needs, which people must navigate their community to meet. This is unacceptable and violates the right of persons with disabilities to accessible transportation,” Taylor said.
The campaign included
opportunities for local officials and transit authorities to embark on a group ride-along accompanied by persons who are blind or have low vision to demonstrate the barriers faced by riders with sight loss.
“If you have any questions about the route call the office. We are there to answer the questions and offer assistance. You can call us and say what time you will be waiting for the bus and I have no issues with phoning the driver and telling them to watch out for a passenger at this on-demand stop at this time and keep an eye out for them,” said Maureen
Foss, coordinator for the Rose City Handivan.
Following the ridealong residents came together for a town hall and discussed the experience of the ride along and to consider tangible next steps needed to address the key barriers identified.
“Taylor had called the Community Bus and asked if the driver would call out stops to help low vision riders. They’ve started doing that now. They have always had the microphone system in the bus, it was just never used. So we have started using it because it is easy for the driver to reach it. We have been doing it since the beginning of October,” added Maureen.
Public transit systems can create equal opportunities for everyone to travel throughout their community, but only when services are free of physical and attitudinal barriers from the first step of the journey to the last.
“We believe everyone should have a safe journey from door to door,” said Dana Fox of CNIB.
“One thing we did notice by walking from the stop to the church (Church of God) is the unevenness of the sidewalks, branches in the way. Some people were walking right into the tree branches because they were not clipped high enough,” shared Linda. “This is one thing we can share with the City. It is just another barrier.”
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
From left, Randy Simmet and Bruce Wiens boarding the Camrose Community Bus.
Philanthropy is a mar velous qualit y that we all have within us. It ’s a generosit y of spirit , a desire to help, and a firm belief that you can make a real di erence in your communit y regardless of how much or how lit tle you have to give.
Rob and Brenda Hanoski have the spirit.
They are shown above in conversation with Wes Campbell, a Director of the Battle River Communit y Foundation
Brenda and Rob are long-term Camrosians . Brenda was born here and worked at Bethany. Rob moved here with his family in 1973 and spent for t y years in sales and management between Lamb Ford and Tee Pee Trade and RV. Their children and their familie s both live and work in Camrose.
Their hope is that, in some small way, their contributions to the Foundation will grow to help their children and grandchildren , along with all the citizens of Camrose and its trading area, by providing funding for a wide variet y of worthwhile projects and initiatives.
The area that the Foundation ser ves is the same area that suppor ted the familie s and careers of Brenda and Rob throughout the years . They feel that the Foundation is a great way for them to pay for ward some of the suppor t that they received. They can’ t think of a bet ter reason than that to lend their suppor t to the Foundation
The Battle River Communit y Foundation can help you fulfill your philanthropic dream – big or small – right here at home. We can help you make your dream a reality. Philanthropy resides in everyone, and together we can make it flourish right here in our own backyard. Contributions received before year end will receive a charitable donation receipt that can be applied against your 2024 income taxes
Contact one of our Board Members or Ambassadors or call the o ice today, and let’s get star ted!
BRCF Director
Indoor programs keep children active, engaged
By Adan Shaikh
As temperatures drop and winter sets in, keeping young children entertained indoors can be a challenge. Not everyone enjoys venturing out in the cold, and parents with newborns or infants often need to limit their children’s exposure to freezing weather. Fortunately, several free indoor programs in Camrose offer families the chance to stay active and connected during the colder months.
Camrose & Area Family Resource Network supports local families by offering free programs, services, and resources for youth up to 18 years old, along with their parents and caregivers. As part of the province-wide Family Resource Network (FRN) model, they focus on prevention and early intervention, providing essential support to enhance parenting skills, strengthen social connections, promote child and youth development, and build resilience to foster overall well being. They offer a variety of themed children’s events as well as weekly learning and playing opportunities.
“It’s a really great way to meet other families in Camrose, and connect with others that are in similar situations as you, especially in the winter when it’s harder to get out. We have an area dedicated to infants, an area for toddlers and we are setting up a space for older kids as well, so families with kids of various ages can come here,” shared Jolene Doig, Program Coordinator at Camrose Family Resource Centre, which is part of the Camrose and Area Resource Network.
Drop-In Playground
Families of children up to six years of age can enjoy an hour of active play, literacy circle time, and engaging games every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. This fall’s schedule runs until December 11.
Curious Cuties
Held every Friday morning from 9 to 11 a.m., this program combines education and play for infants in their first year. From 9 to 10 a.m., caregivers attend presentations on topics such as safety, feeding, and sleep, followed by an hour of free play for infants. Registration is required, and the program runs until December 13.
Toddler Time
Caregivers and toddlers ages 12 to 24 months connect through play and shared experiences every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This program also requires registration and runs until December 13.
Indoor Playground
Open for free play every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the indoor playground offers families with children up to 12 years of age a space to meet, connect, and play. The fall hours are in effect until December 19.
The play area at the Family Resource Centre has activities for infants, toddlers and older children. The whole room is baby proofed to provide a safe and secure environment for the children to freely explore.
Infants have play mats where they can enjoy some tummy time and sensory play and parents can connect in a stress-free environment.
The library has a wide variety of planned activities available for all ages and a play area. Children can play with train sets, enjoy a reading or explore free play with toys.
The hours change every few months, so always check the website www.camrosefrc. com or call 780-672-0141 to confirm the dates and times. It is located at 4823-51 Street.
Additionally, Camrose Public Library also hosts a variety of programs for infants, toddlers, and young children, along with a fun playroom.
“Camrose Public Library’s child and family programs and events are designed to provide a great mix of recreational, educational, and social engagement opportunities. I’ve been blessed in my 13 years as a Program Coordinator here at Camrose Public Library to see families grow and connect with community through their attendance at library programs. Some of the kids who began coming to my first programs here at CPL in 2011, when they were five to eight years old, are now young adults, who are volunteering their time to run teen library programs. I feel certain that these youth will remain connected with libraries and their communities once they graduate, enter the working world, and have families of their own. I’ve seen lifelong friendships form between parents as well; friendships that expand outside the walls of the library, helping to build a web of support and connection in their everyday lives. To put it simply, bringing your children to library programs is about so much more than just fun and education. It can bring multigenerational rewards that really matter, both personally and to an entire community. It can form the basis of lifelong social connection and civic engagement,” shared Nicole Kyle, Program Coordinator at CPL. Books and Bounces Infants up to one year old can enjoy stories, rhymes, and finger plays every Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Weekend Wiggles
On Saturdays at noon, babies and toddlers can join this program, which offers a mix of stories, and rhymes and sensory play. The activities are catered to infants but toddlers are also welcome to join.
Terrific Tales
This story time for children ages two to six, features themed tales, action rhymes, games, and crafts every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Bedtime Stories
Families of all ages can gather for a cozy evening of stories, snacks, and crafts in pyjamas every Wednesday at 6 p.m.
These programs provide an excellent way for children and parents to stay active, meet new friends, and have fun throughout the winter months. Families in Camrose have plenty of options to make the most of the season while staying warm indoors.
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster
Going minimalist…sort of
The black Sharpie writing on the storage box proclaimed that the contents were my husband’s spare socks. Spare socks? What does that even mean?
It was the end of a long process of going through all of my clothes. The kind of process where you have been working for a few hours, your room is a total mess and your bed is covered with clothes and hangers. You sit for a moment, munch on some Halloween candy and realize that you feel like you’re kind of done with this project. But the project isn’t done with you.
I love the idea of being a minimalist. I’ve read that the essence of minimalism is realizing that a lot of useless possessions don’t bring happiness and instead can weigh down your life. Another definition is intentionally promoting the things we most value and removing everything that distracts us from it.
I had tea at a new friend’s home recently and her kitchen was so clutter free that it was really quite calming. She also had a ton of storage space in her walk-in closet and then I realized that there wasn’t really stuff being stored. Where was all the stuff?
Apparently she has been doing a serious decluttering for several years, and said she had to be “ruthless” about what she kept and still has to remain watchful about what they allow into their home. She said that she spends a lot less time moving “stuff” from place to place. That sounded really nice. I asked if she went room by room, but she said that category by category is the most effective.
I pictured my home having everything removed that didn’t serve a function or wasn’t being used. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to commit to this project for years, but decided to start somewhere.
I went home and realized that to move the container full of important papers on the island that I never get around to emptying and the container with pens, papers and (let’s face it) anything that’s lying around, I couldn’t start in the kitchen. The office desk had to be cleared off first. I set to work and then was able to remove a lot of stuff from the kitchen. My family proclaimed the items as lost for a few days. A few things like vitamins were unearthed from cupboards and returned to their rightful position on the counter.
Next I tackled my clothes, going from casual t-shirts to nice t-shirts to long-sleeved shirts to sweaters to cardigan sweaters and then all the bottoms. It took five hours from start to finish. At the three-hour mark, I wondered what I had gotten myself into. Precisely how many cardigan sweaters can one mom have? If I divide them into aroundthe-house cardigan sweaters and dress cardigan sweaters, do I keep more of them? I got rid of things I had been meaning to wear, things that were too small, too large, and that I’d never really liked. I made a pile of things to keep but not handy, though this is a curious thought as well–should I mark the box as “keep, but don’t use?”
It turned out that I already had a box like that in storage (next to my husband’s spare socks), so a few more things were added as well, like dress clothes from my working outside of the home days. The box has my favourite jeans from college with strips of butterfly material down the legs, my shimmery blue grad dress bought on a family trip to Minnesota, silk pyjamas custom made in Vietnam, an orange flowered dress I wore while eating banana splits for my 28th birthday on the beach in Thailand. My daughter claimed my navy hoodie from Mount Royal College residence.
Next, we did my boys’ room and I was shocked to discover the number of broken toys, small plastic toys from birthday parties and plastic bags with garbage that they had. There was much complaining, but in the end they have a much better space.
While I love the idea of being a minimalist, there is still a part of me that wants to hang on like a pioneer in case the item could come in handy. There are stuffies in storage that the grandkids might like one day; a blender that the kids might need once they live on their own. Likely I am not a minimalist–but I’ll settle for being uncluttered. Meanwhile, my husband’s sock drawer is overflowing. So he bought more socks. Because he didn’t have enough of the socks he actually liked. The truth is, the riddle of why we need a box labelled spare socks may never be solved.
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By Murray Green
Greg Panchyshyn owns a 1969 AMC SST Javelin car.
“It has a 343 engine and a three-speed standard transmission. We bought the car in 2008 near Stettler. We haven’t done a lot to the car. We (with son Cam) re-built the motor, we did some body work in rust repairs. Other than that, not much. We have driven it a bit and it is a really nice car,” explained Greg.
The AMC Javelin is an American front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door hardtop automobile manufactured by American Motors Corporation (AMC) across two generations, 1968 through 1970 and 1971 through 1974 model years. The car was positioned and marketed in the pony car market segment.
“We have taken the car down to Washington and Idaho for car shows. We have driven to Creston, BC, for car shows a couple of times as well,” he said.
Styled by Dick Teague, the Javelin was available in a range of trim and engine levels, from economical pony car to muscle car variants.
“I like the Javelins because my dad had Ramblers and Ambassadors, so he was an AMC car guy when I was a teenag-
The automotive section of
Javelins were built for the streets, track
Greg Panchyshyn and his
JAVELIN THROWBACK
Javelin, he jumped at the chance to fix it up for driving to car
er growing up. When my boys were teenagers I was looking for a project car. I found a 1974 Gremlin and we dragged it home. It took us about 18 months to fin-
FUN FACTS
Minor changes for the second model year included revised side striping, an altered grille with a bull’s eye emblem and trim upgrades. An optional side-stripe package consisted of a C-shaped graphic that started behind the front wheel openings. The optional (standard with the Go-Package) five-spoke Magnum 500 steel road wheels now came with a stainless steel trim ring. The interior received new door panels and upgraded carpeting. Instrumentation featured a zero to 8,000 revs per minute tachometer that now matched the speedometer in style. Late model-year production received a cowl over the instrument panel directly before the driver. The Mod Javelin Package was introduced mid-year in 1969. It included a Craig Breedlove roof-mounted spoiler, simulated exhaust rocker trim and twin blacked-out simulated air scoops on the hood.
Optional Big Bad paint (neon brilliant blue, orange, or green) also became available from mid-1969. It came with matching front and rear painted bumpers, as well as two vertical rubber-faced painted bumper guards for the rear and a bright lower grille molding on the painted front bumper. The Go-Package option was available with the four-barrel 343 or 390 engines and continued to include disc brakes, Twin-Grip (limited slip) differential, red-line performance E70x14 tires on Magnum 500 styled wheels, heavy-duty suspension with thicker sway-bars, and other enhancements.
ish after climbing through wreckers and putting it all together. Finally we got it licensed and on the road,” Greg shared.
In addition to manufacturing facilities in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Javelins were assembled under licence in Germany, Mexico, Philippines, Venezuela, as well as Australia and were marketed globally.
“That Gremlin was our start to fixing up old cars. My boys used to take that Gremlin to street legal races. It was a little 304 V8 engine with a three-speed standard transmission in it, but it could go. The transmission didn’t stand up to the abuse the boys put it through. We built a 360 motor for it and then the transmissions really didn’t stand up,” he laughed.
American Motors also offered discounts to U.S. military personnel and cars were taken overseas.
“We had a Chrysler 727 transmission built for it and the boys never had to worry about transmissions
again.”
The Javelin debuted on August 22, 1967, for the 1968 model year and the new models were offered for sale from September 1967, with prices starting at $2,743.
The car incorporated several safety innovations, including interior windshield posts that were the first industry use of fibreglass safety padding and the flush-mounted paddlestyle door handles.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
family enjoyed driving all kinds of American Motors vehicles, so when he found a 1969
shows.
Canada 55 Plus Games winners
By Murray Green
Canada 55 plus Games celebrated a successful 2024 summer event in Quebec City.
The Canada 55 plus Games held their 2024 Summer Games in Quebec City, marking the first time the event has ever taken place in Quebec. Over the course of four days, from August 27 to 30, more than 2,000 athletes from across the country competed in 20 disciplines.
“This was the first time the games have ever been held in Quebec,” said Linda Stevenson, who earned a
silver medal in the 75 and over category in darts. “I actually tied for gold with Ruth Boettger from British Columbia, but then they looked at our scores playing against each other and she won the gold by one point,” Stevenson explained.
Linda has been playing darts for 10 years with the Camrose Legion Dart Club and this was not her first time competing in the Games, she previously won a gold medal in 2018 when the event was held in St. John, New Brunswick. “My hopes were high because of that, but winning silver is
also very good, I was ecstatic,” said Linda.
She played six rounds to share the top points total at 11. Linda won the provincial gold in St. Albert to qualify for the national Games.
“In my age category, I met the ladies before and we play equal. I always go into the event thinking I’m going to win gold. I play darts for fun, I just wish more people would enter to play.”
was a gold medal in golf won by Steve Petz, who competed in the 80 and over category. Steve has been playing golf for about 60 years.
“I’m not a competitive person, but I really enjoy golf. I just wanted to do as well as I could.”
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Dean LaGrange Chief of Police
Camrose Police Ser vice
Question:
What steps can residents take to protect their homes/vehicles from break-ins?
Answer:
First and foremost, lock your doors. So many vehicles are stolen or contents are stolen because of unsecured doors. Put valuables in your trunk or cover them up in the footwells so they are not visible. Many crimes are crimes of opportunity, and if the opportunity isn’t readily available, the chance of becoming a victim is significantly reduced. If you are going away for a period of time, have a neighbour pick up flyers/ mail, shovel the driveway/sidewalk and have a timer turn your lights on and off to have the perception of someone being home. Many security systems today give you the ability to monitor your home in real time and even talk to someone on your front step through your camera when you are in another country.
Alberta athletes had a particularly strong showing, taking the spot for most medals and bringing home a total of 100 gold, 61 silver and 38 bronze medals.
Among these victories
“The provincial competition was in Brooks last year and I qualified by winning the gold medal. I knew I had a good chance at the Canada Games. I played two rounds at the national event and won by five strokes in gross totals,” commented Steve reflecting on his victory.
“I went once before to Canada Games, about four years ago in Sherwood Park. It was soon after a surgery, so I didn’t win. I went because it was close by,” he recalled.
Organized by Réseau FADOQ, the event gathered approximately 3,000 participants and spectators, highlighting the spirit of friendly competition. “I have a specific philosophy, I want to live until the day I die,” shared Steve, reflecting on why he decided to compete in the games.
The athletes who participated in the Canada 55 plus Games in Quebec City proved that there is no age limit to pushing one’s limits and having fun.
Have a question for the Chief? Email them to The Camrose Booster at news@camrosebooster.com
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Steve Petz, left, and Linda Stevenson show off their gold and silver medals from the Canada 55 Plus Games that were held in Quebec City.
ÉCCHS Trojans host vital tournament before zones
By Murray Green
The senior Trojan volleyball teams hosted their annual tournament the first weekend of November. The senior girls finished second in their pool, lining up a quarter-final match against the fifth ranked team in the province, R.F. Staples from Westlock. The girls lost to a very good OLMP team in the semifinal, who were the eventual champions.
The senior boys finished first overall in their pool and eventually faced Barrhead, a top 10 team in the province, in a semifinal. The boys beat a tough Barrhead team. The boys then faced R. F. Staples in the final and lost a close three set match.
OLMP boys were matched against R. F. Staples in the semifinals.
Kolby Zimmer, right, of the OLMP Royals slams the ball over the net against Barrhead. The Royals went on to win the girls’ side of the tournament.
Caleb Tkaczyk, right, of the ÉCCHS Trojans fires one past the Wetaskiwin blockers. Camrose reached the finals before losing a tough match to RF Staples out of Westlock. They beat Barrhead and St. Paul in the playoffs prior to the final.
The Bawlf Wildcats played strong against RF Staples. Hayley Herder, left, and Kaitlin Christenson start an attack against Wetaskiwin.
Jack Johnson, right, of the OLMP Royals goes over the net and opposing blockers against Barrhead.
Adison Maron, McKenna Kropinske and Darby Wrish of the ÉCCHS junior girls’ team took on senior teams.
Augustana students perform Kat Sandler’s comedy Bright Lights
By Adan Shaikh
Students from the University of Alberta Augustana Campus are bringing acclaimed Canadian playwright Kat Sandler’s comedy play Bright Lights to the stage at the Augustana Theatre Centre.
Originally debuting at the Toronto Fringe Festival in 2016, Bright Lights garnered praise for its dark comedic elements and thought provoking narrative that stays with audiences long after the curtains close.
“The play has an interesting theme about what it means to belong. When we are in a society sometimes we might feel like an outsider, and when we find a place where we do belong, do we actually belong? Is it fabricated?” said Jack Tkaczyk. The play is only about an hour long which means the audiences don’t need to make a long time commitment. “The timing is crucial in a comedy play and the playwright herself recommended on the very first page ‘the show has to fly,’” remarked Tkaczyk. “It’s an absurd comedy in many ways, it’s not a show for kids, but teenagers and
adults who enjoy watching dark humour would enjoy this. The play is about the aftermath of an alien abduction, so it’s very interesting,” continues Tkaczyk.
“The play has a tighter cast number so it’s a great ensemble piece because each character gets a good chance to be featured in their role. Everybody gets the space to be highlighted,” shared Tkaczyk.
The play features a cast of 5 Augustana students from various academic disciplines. AC Capper, a second-year theatre major takes on the role of Zoe, while Hung Nguyen, a third-year computer science major, plays Ross.
Jack Purnell, a first-year student in chemical and physical sciences portrays Dave. Michael McCarroll, a fourth-year psychology major, plays the role of Wayne. Rounding out the cast is Halen Vaage, a first-year theatre major, playing Laurel, a character that likes aliens a little too much.
The students have been preparing for this play since September. “My favourite part about playing Wayne is that he is like a
golden retriever, generally I play more serious roles so a lot of the time I just stand there but with Wayne I get to let all the craziness out,” shared Michael.
Jack Tkaczyk and Kevin Sutley are directing this Augustana production.
“Kevin Sutley usually teaches this course but he is away until next term, so I came into this last week,” commented Tkaczyk. “This is one the first plays in a long time, that I have read, that is not boring,” shared Hung, highlighting how the play stands out from other plays and is expected to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.
The cast and director are excited to perform the play in front of the community. The shows will be held at the Augustana Theatre Centre, located in the historic white church, located right across from the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Centre. Tickets are available for purchase at the door. For those looking to enjoy a night of laughter and reflection, this production promises to deliver.
Funk the Matriarchy at the Bailey
By Murray Green
Where rhythm meets rebellion, emerges Funk the Matriarchy–the soulstirring band on a mission to amplify the voices of women in funk, soul and R&B. With a contagious energy that ignites dance floors and sparks social change, this ensemble is a positive force to be reckoned with on November 22 at 8 p.m. at the Bailey Theatre.
Dana Wylie and Audrey Ocha have performed at the Bailey in the past. Community interest has peaked for this unique and powerhouse group.
This seven piece group plays a mix of chart topping female hits and has some hidden gem women artists. Through carefully curated set lists, they strive to diminish inequality and celebrate the
trailblazers who have shaped the sound of these genres.
“Featuring members of King Muskafa, Second Hand Dreamcar, The Superband, Hi-Phoniqs and Mocking Shadows, you can be sure you’ll be groovin’ all night and funkin’ it to the man,” said band member Sheena Misenas
“By playing artists like Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Amy Winehouse, there’s something in our show for everyone,” Sheena suggested.
Band members are Sheena on vocals, Dana Wylie on vocals and keys, Audrey Ochoa on trombone and vocals, Holly Sangster on saxophone and vocals, Dan Churchill on bass, Peter Belec on guitar and Fred Brenton on drums.
Adam George Klug
December 8, 1933 ~ November 10, 2024
On November 10, 2024, Adam Klug, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother and Friend, was called home to our Heavenly Father. He passed peacefully with his family by his side.
Adam was born to Adam and Elizabeth Klug on December 8, 1933, at home in Camrose, Alberta, where he lived his entire life. He was the third of eleven children.
He met his ‘Dear Wife’ Kathleen in Camrose. It appeared to be destiny when they discovered that their mothers were both named Elizabeth, both had a brother Pat and a sister Helen, an uncle Frank, and the same birthday!
Adam was a first generation Canadian whose first language was German. He started grade one in 1939, not knowing any English; he was a sensitive, well-mannered and shy boy.
He led an incredibly full and accomplished life, creating an extraordinary role model for his family and the people who knew him. He was a generous and caring man who was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was successful businessman, home builder, avid hunter and fisherman, a long-time parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Church, and fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. First and foremost, he was a family man and his clear joy in life was to gather together with his family and share food (usually homegrown or homemade) and good conversation.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Kathleen; children Raymond (Jennifer), Warren (Catherine), Robert (Deborah) and Charlene (Jim); eleven grandchildren Jacqueline (Ross), Racquel (Ryan), Wyatt, Daniel, Steven, Nathan, William, Jacob, Justin, Shanel (Marc) and Hannah (Brett); nine great-grandchildren Cohen, Adam, Iris, Samson, Caleb, Eden, Conrad, Solomon and Anna; siblings Leo (Claire), Rose, Helen, Len (Sophia), Tom (Isabel), Cindy (Alvin) and Pat (Angele); sister-in-law Helen; brother-in-law Des; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Adam was predeceased by twin daughters Jacqueline and Judy; parents Adam and Elizabeth; and siblings Molly, Elizabeth and Tony.
A Prayer Vigil was held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, 3605-50 Street, Camrose. A Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, 3605-50 Street, Camrose. The service was livestreamed, recorded, and the link will be accessible @ www. burgarfuneralhome.com
Memorial Contributions in Adam’s memory can be made to St. Francis Xavier Church Building Fund or Battle River Community Foundation’s Adam Sr. and Elizabeth Klug Family Fund.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com
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THANK YOU
The Family of Dennis Kinnee
…would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported us during this difficult time.
A special thank you to Burgar Funeral Home for their thoughtful arrangements, Rev. Brian Hunter for the beautiful service, and CityLights Church for providing the space and hosting the luncheon. The professionalism and compassion of everyone involved helped ease this challenging time for our family.
We are deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support from friends, family, and the community. Thank you to all who attended the service, sent cards of condolence, visited, called, or shared kind words. Your gestures brought us comfort and strength.
We also extend our gratitude for the beautiful flowers and the generous donations made in Dennis’ memory, whether to the Stollery Children’s Hospital, STARS Air Ambulance, or other meaningful causes. These contributions honour his spirit and reflect the care and love of those who knew him.
Your kindness will always be remembered. Thank you for being there for us.
— The Kinnee Family
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster
The cast of the play has five very talented students, from left, AC Capper, Jack Purnell, Hung Nguyen, Michael McCarroll and Halen Vaage.
Caroline “Carol” Gloria Lorenzen
June 5, 1954 ~ November 10, 2024
Carol Gloria Lorenzen of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on November 10, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, at the age of 70 years.
Carol was born on June 5, 1954, in Hay River, Northwest Territories, to Dave and Martha Lorenzen. Growing up in Yellowknife, she developed a passion for sports, becoming an avid and accomplished athlete in both baseball and volleyball during her teenage years.
On October 3, 1970, Carol married Jerry Smith, welcoming three wonderful children. Throughout her life, Carol encountered numerous hardships, yet she faced each challenge with incredible strength and resilience. Her unwavering love for her family and friends was a constant source of support and inspiration to those around her.
Carol’s legacy is one of strength, compassion and an enduring spirit, reminding everyone of the power of love and perseverance in the face of adversity. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends for the joy and warmth she brought into their lives.
Left to cherish her memory are her children Dayna Smith (Brent), Daneen Dahlin (Rick) and Dustin Smith; her grandchildren Delanie, Daelin, Emma, David, Danielle and Darah; her one great-granddaughter Haileigh; and siblings Caron Lorenzen and Dave Lorenzen (Steve). Carol was predeceased by her parents Dave and Martha Lorenzen.
A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Burgar Memorial Chapel, 4817-51 Avenue, Camrose, officiated by Rev. MaryAnn Pastuck.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Carol’s memory may be made to Camrose Animal Alliance Rescue Society.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com
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George Ray Cunningham
November 21, 1935 ~ November 7, 2024
George Cunningham of Camrose, formerly of Kelsey, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday November 7, 2024, two weeks shy of his 89th birthday.
George was born on November 21, 1935, to Dean and Bessie Cunningham. He grew up on the farm near Kelsey and attended high school in Bawlf. He was part of the first graduating class at the new High School in 1954. After high school, George stayed on the family farm and worked alongside his dad and brother Roy. It eventually became Cunningham Farms. In 1960, George met Evelyn Wrolson of Edmonton, and they were married the following fall on October 28, 1961, in Kelsey. They built a house a quarter of a mile down the road from George’s parents and brother. George and Evelyn worked side by side on the farm until 1994, when they moved to Camrose.
George was a very active and dedicated member of his Kelsey community. He continued to volunteer many hours for many organizations once he moved to Camrose. Once retired, he looked forward to meeting his coffee group at 9:00 a.m. every morning in Camrose. George enjoyed visiting with friends, family and neighbours and was always ready for a game of cards. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. George was a sports enthusiast throughout his life playing baseball, slo-pitch, curling and remained an avid golfer until the age of 85. George loved watching all sports, but baseball was his passion and he never missed watching a Blue Jays game. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman and loved camping with Evelyn and the girls throughout Alberta and BC. He spent many summer weekends playing ball at slo-pitch tournaments. He and Evelyn enjoyed travelling and camping with the slo-pitch team at tournaments throughout Alberta. Above all, George loved farming, especially driving the combine at harvest.
George was predeceased by his wife of 62 years Evelyn; and his parents. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Shelley (Phill) Murray and Brenda (Dave) Elder; five grandchildren Scott Murray, Eric Murray, Michael (India) Noel, Kevin (Jenny) Noel and Sarah (Gary) Plummer; great-grandchildren Jack and Liam Plummer; brother Roy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at CityLights Church, 4920-48 Street, Camrose, officiated by Rev. MaryAnn Pastuck and Rev. Helen Reed.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in George’s memory may be made to the Battle River Community Foundation as well as STARS.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of the Gene Zwozdesky Centre Norwood for the excellent care and support while George lived there. Also thank you to the ER Staff at the RAH for their kindness and compassion to both George and the family.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com
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JoAnn Frances Forster
October 30, 1938 ~ November 10, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear mother, JoAnn Frances Forster. Mom passed away early in the morning on Sunday, November 10 at the age of 86 years. She has joined our father, Bob and our brother, Mike, in a place of peace and joy, all of them free of pain and worry.
Mom is survived by daughter, Mona, and daughter Christine (Calvin) as well as daughter-in-law Lesley and grandson Austin, and her sisters Jenine Olson, Ilona Fossen and long-time caregiver and other daughter, Diana Galletly. She is mourned by our loving extended family, including her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Fred and Joyce Forster; brother-in-law Orville Fossen; sister-in-law Leola Forster; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Bev and Hugh Hoyles; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Don and Barb Forster; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Pat and Doug Halberg; brother-in law Brian Forster as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents Joe and Mandy Fossen; brother Larry; parents-in-law John and Doris Forster; sister-in-law Shirley Fossen; sister-in-law Laurie Forster; brother-in-law Doug Forster; brother-in-law Dennis King and brother-in-law Vern Olson.
Mom was thrilled to be a grandmother to Austin, as well as being “Mom” and “Grandma” to generations of children, related to her through blood and love. She was a beloved sister, aunt and friend to many, expanding the sphere of people she loved to the day she passed.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 22 at 1:00 p.m. at the Killam Community Hall. The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Flagstaff Food Bank or the charity of one’s choosing. www.feeandsonsfuneralhome.com
Loretta Rehmann
Loretta Rehmann of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on November 10, 2024, at the age of 90 years.
She is survived by children Linda (Douglas) Sampson, Judy (Elwyn) Weavill, Robert, Deborah (Brad) Severin, Michael (Brenda), Maxine Knudson and Richard (Christina); grandchildren; greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Norbert.
A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Camrose. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the charity of one’s choice.
Laura May Anderson
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Laura May Anderson, mother, grandmother, and friend, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 17, 2024, at the age of 85. Laura was born on May 4, 1939, in St. Louis, Saskatchewan.
A long-time resident of Camrose, Alberta, Laura made this community her home for over 60 years. She was passionate about her work of more than 20 years as the Assistant to the Registrar at Camrose Lutheran College/Augustana University.
She is survived by her sons Darcy (Scott) of Denver and Bryan (Patricia) of Edmonton; and her cherished grandchildren Chris, Nicholas, Tyler, Daniel, and Rebecca; and great-grandchildren Jack, Nolan, Fabrizio, Sebastian, Camerin and Sirius. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Laura was predeceased by her husband John (Jack) Anderson. We will miss her.
Per Laura’s wishes, the family asks that donations be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada in lieu of flowers.
LOEWEN,
Don
It is with heavy hearts and much love that we advise of the passing of Don Loewen (known around Camrose only as Donny) on November 12, 2024, at age 78.
Donny is survived by his loving wife Shirley; brothers Phil (Holly) and George; sisters Jude (Allan), Diane, Barb (Joe) and Shirley (Merv); children Monica (Jaclyn) and Trevor; grandchildren Shyelle, Syanne, Jacob and Mason; great-granddaughter Bria; and Shirley’s family, who instantly adopted Donny as their own; as well as a host of extended family and an abundance of friends.
Donny is predeceased by his parents Jacob and Marie; and his brother Rob (Deb).
He was a man of resolute faith who followed Christ’s teachings through his acts of kindness and generosity.
The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Messiah Lutheran Church, followed by light refreshments.
Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to Hastings Lake Bible Camp or Messiah Lutheran Church.
Burgar Funeral Home was started by Hiram Burgar in the back of his hardware store in 1906 –one of the rst businesses in the Camrose community After two years, his partner, Mr. Wallace, withdrew from the business and his interest was taken over by Mr. Davidson, and was renamed Burgar, Davidson and Company Hardware. When Davidson left the business in 1911, Burgar took over as the sole owner and in the same year, Hiram and Maude (W ilson) were married. Three children were born in this union – Helen, Roderick and Doliena.
In 1917, Hiram sold his hardware store to concentrate full time on his funeral business and moved it to the present location. Rod joined his father in the business, but in 1939, left to join the Canadian Air Force. After World War II ended, Rod returned to work in the funeral industry with his father. Soon after, the rm name was changed to H. Burgar and Son. When Hiram passed away in 1949, Rod and his wife Marg (Margaret) were left to manage the business. In 1959, Alver Person joined Rod Burgar and was employed at the time construction took place for the new Funeral Home.
In 1962, the sudden passing of Rod Burgar was a great shock to the community. His funeral service was one of the rst to be held after the new building was dedicated, just two weeks prior to his untimely death. Alver Person and Marg Burgar managed the business
Regrets from The Camrose Booster
Through no fault of the person who placed the memorial directly below, or other family members of Lori Anne O’Brien, this memorial was not published in the November 12, 2024 edition of The Camrose Booster as instructed. Our sincere apologies to all who were dismayed by this error.
In loving memory of Lori Anne O’Brien
January 17, 1963 ~ November 11, 2018
Three little words, “Forget me not” Don’t seem much, but mean a lot.
Just a memory, fond and true, To show, dear Lori, we think of you.
– Love your family
for the next few years, and in 1965, Alver purchased the business. The rm’s name was then changed to Burgar Funeral Home Camrose Ltd., as it remains today. Roger Erickson joined the rm, and in 1967, when he left to pursue other endeavors, Rod Madison began his career in the funeral service. Burgar Funeral Home was involved in the ambulance service from the very early years until 1971, when the City of Camrose assumed the responsibility. In 1979, the well-established Daysland Funeral Home was purchased by Burgar. Bob Hanrahan was associated with that funeral home for more than 70 years as manager. Reg Madison, Joe Schulte and Steve Haugen were a part of Burgar Funeral Home and Alver’s son, John, later joined the business, and served the community until 2017. Cam Parker joined Burgar Funeral Home in 1995 and served the community for 24 years. Bart Orr joined the rm in 2011, after the passing of his father introduced him to Cam and John.
Burgar Funeral Home is currently owned and operated by Bart Orr who, along with his dedicated team, are able to provide support to families in their time of need. We at Burgar Funeral Home consider it a true privilege and honour to have served and guided the families of Camrose, Daysland and area since 1906.
Russell “Russ” Wayne Olansky
May 18, 1956 ~ November 8, 2024
Russell “Russ” Wayne Olansky of Camrose County, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose, on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the age of 68 years, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 44 years Sandra “Sandy” Olansky; brothers Marvin (Diana) Olansky and Basil Olansky; nine nieces and nephews; and numerous relatives and friends.
Russ was predeceased by his parents Steve and Nancy Olansky.
A Celebration of Life was held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at CityLights Church officiated by Rev. Brian Hunter.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Russ’s memory are gratefully accepted to the Russ and Sandy Olansky Fund of the Battle River Community Foundation, the Wilhelmina Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery and/or Building Fund or to the charity of one’s choice.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com
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Remembrance service for those who sacrificed
By Murray Green
The Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11 at the Camrose Regional Exhibition.
The Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion led the Remembrance Day ceremony. Master of ceremonies was Legion president Adrian Zinck.
This year marked the 100th anniversary of the RCAF and the 80th anniversary of the Normandy D-Day.
Edmonton RCAF personnel selections officer Lt. Emily Reiman offered the reflection as the guest speaker.
“As we gather to honour the courageous individuals who have served our country, I want to take a moment to reflect on an important milestone: the 100-year history of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Since its formation in 1924, the RCAF has been an enduring symbol of Canada’s commitment to peace and security. It has evolved through countless changes in technology, strategy and structure, yet its core values of service, integrity, and excellence have remained steadfast. As Canadians, we have a duty to remember and honour the sacrifices of all those brave individuals who have served and continue to serve our country in times of war, military conflict and peace,” said Lt. Reiman.
“The history of the Canadian Armed Forces is one of dedication, resilience, and a shared commitment to protecting our values and freedoms. CAF members have served around the world and throughout history, from the First and Second World Wars to the Korean War, modern conflicts,
SILVER CROSS
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Jean Martens laid the first wreath, Silver Cross Mother, during Remembrance Day Service at the Camrose Regional Exhibition in honour of all personal loss and sacrifice on the part of widows and mothers of Canadian sailors, aviators and soldiers who died for their country during the wars. Silver Cross Mother was chosen by the Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion for the Remembrance Day ceremony.
and peacekeeping missions. Whether through operations overseas or response efforts here at home, Canadians have stepped up whenever they were needed most,” she explained.
“For me, the decision to join the RCAF was deeply personal. I wanted to be part of something larger than myself, to serve in an organization where I could contribute meaningfully to the country I love. I began my journey as an aerospace control operator, serving for 10 years and deploying twice operationally. Last year, I took the next step in my career by commissioning as a personnel selection officer. In this role, I’ve had the
privilege of supporting and guiding our service members through their careers ensuring they are wellpositioned to achieve both personal and professional growth. In many ways, my role reflects the history of the personnel selection occupation within the Canadian Armed Forces–an occupation that has long been about helping individuals find their place in service to Canada, just as I have,” Reiman added.
“This year, we also mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a day when Canada’s three military elements–Navy, Army and Air Force–joined together to play a crucial role in one of the most pivotal battles of the Second World War.
On June 6, 1944, Canadian forces showed extraordinary courage in securing the success of the Normandy landings. Their bravery changed the course of history, and we are reminded that, across all elements, Veterans have given so much to this country. They deserve our greatest recognition and respect for their contributions and sacrifices. Today, we continue to honour their legacy through our commitment to readiness, duty, and the defence of the freedoms they fought so valiantly to protect,” she stated.
“It is also important to recognize that the RCAF’s history is not only about the aircraft flown or the battles fought but also about the people who have made the RCAF what it is today. People of diverse backgrounds and experiences have brought their unique talents to the Canadian Armed Forces, and each person’s contributions have strength-
made their mark in every field, contributing to every facet of our organization,” shared Reiman.
“As an advocate for women in the CAF, I am incredibly proud of the progress we have made. Over the years, I’ve seen grassroots initiatives take root and grow into spaces that empower women and strengthen the CAF as a whole. I’ve witnessed others step up as allies, supporting those who historically had little, if any, voice. Members who have advocated, spoken up, and done the right thing, I am forever honoured to serve alongside them.
“Though we have come a long way, we must continue to ensure that the CAF remains a place where all people can thrive and contribute to the success of the mission. We owe that commitment to the memory of those who came before us and to the future generations who will carry the torch of service in the years to come,” Reiman said.
ened and shaped our military. Women, for instance, have made—and continue to make—significant contributions to the Canadian military, participating in peace and security efforts both at home and abroad,” said Reiman.
“When women first joined the Air Force in the early 1940s during the Second World War, their roles were limited to clerical and medical positions. However, a major milestone was reached in 1989 when women were permitted to serve in all occupations within the Canadian Armed Forces, including combat roles. Since then, women have
“On Remembrance Day, each of us can become an ambassador of remembrance, honouring those who served and ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten. We can do this by encouraging our families and friends to join us in remembering and reflecting on the peace and freedoms we enjoy today,” said Reiman.
MP Damien Kurek, MLA Jackie Lovely and City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko presented greetings and readings as well.
A reading of In Flanders Fields, several songs and laying of wreaths were part of the service. Music was provided by the Camrose Children’s Choir and the ÉCCHS School Band.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Former Bawlf Legion members, family and friends gathered at the cenotaph for the rededication on November 8. Karen Durand and Asger Nielsen laid a wreath during the cenotaph ceremony that was put in place for the living to have a place to honour the brave men and women who lost their lives fighting so we may enjoy the life that we have today.
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster École Charlie Killam School held a beautiful Remembrance Day service on November 8 in the school gymnasium. From right, Alex Oliver, member of Camrose Legion, and Bob Bailey, music program director at École Charlie Killam School, performed to honour the veterans who lost their lives in the line of service.
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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.
MAIN STREET RETAIL
SPACE – located in high traffic, southerly area of Main Street, Camrose. Generous 1,664 sq. ft. of prime space at 4868-50 Street. Nicely decorated, air conditioned. $2160/mo., triple net. Clean, dry storage space in basement also available. Available immediately. Call Blain or Don at 780-6723142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business.
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.
2-BEDROOM APARTMENT – In excellent condition! Perfect for seniors. The suite has stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer, blinds and one parking stall. Heat, water, garbage pick up, Telus TV and internet included. Building has an elevator and social room. No smoking building. Call 780-233-0224 for more info or to set up a viewing.
ESPECIALLY NICE OFFICE SUITE
Generous 794 sq. ft. suite, suitable for three or more staff. Includes two private offices. Ground floor, easily accessible. Modern building in downtown Camrose. Bright, quiet, air conditioned. $1206.22/mo., plus share of operating expenses. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business.
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.
GENEROUS SECOND FLOOR OFFICE LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN CAMROSE
193 sq. ft., extremely quiet building. Fully wired for telephone and internet. $262.02/mo. plus GST, all in. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, two of the most reasonable fellows in the business.
TWO PRIVATE, FURNISHED BEDROOMS – in lower level of home in Camrose available for working adults or students. One $750/mo. Larger one $850/mo. Utilities included. Shared bathroom, laundry and partial kitchenette. Street parking available. NO pets, smoking, vaping, parties, overnight guests. Contact 403-307-5884.
CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE
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PROJECT COORDINATOR
Community Futures East Central Alber ta is seeking a Project Coordinator. The successful applicant is a well-organized individual who demonstrates strong communication skills and experience with community engagement
Duties: Organizing and par ticipating in community initiatives, developing and implementing business skills workshops, assist clients in business plan development, business coaching. Qualifications: candidates should have experience in business start ups, understand business plan development, work well independently in a team, be computer literate, proficient in Microsof t Office and Canva, be creative and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is found; only those selected for an inter view will be contacted. Resumés should be sent to:
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CAFCL is Hiring! Technical S ystems Administrator
CAFCL is seeking a skilled and motivated Technical Systems Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, configuring, and ensuring the reliable operation of our computer systems and networks. This role requires a strong understanding of various technologies and the ability to troubleshoot issues effectively. This is a full time permanent position at 35 hours per week.
Duties
• Manage and maintain computer networking systems, ensuring optimal performance and security
• Administer servers running on various platforms.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions in a timely manner
• Manage databases, ensuring data integrity and availability
• Configure and manage DNS settings for domain management.
• Provide technical support to end-users, resolving hardware and software issues as needed.
• Document system configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
• Manage networks, including several remote locations.
• Ongoing education and implementation of updated technological trends and tools.
Qualifications
• Diploma in Computer Systems or Information Technology (or equivalent)
• Two years’ experience as a Technical Systems Administrator or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of computer networking principles and practices.
• Other Industry Certifications an asset.
• Experience with Active Directory
• Proficiency with Microsoft + MCD/MCSE, CompTIA A+, network and/or other operating systems.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security best practices, including data protection.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members.
• Clean Criminal Record.
• Valid Driver ’s Licence.
If you are interested in being a part of our growing organization, please submit your resumé in person at 4604-57 Street , Camrose or online to humanresources@cafcl.org
identification an d crop prote ct ion, and crop nutrien t/ fe rt ilizer s o loca l c o-op cus tomer s c an make i nforme d decisions base d on reporte d findings • Manage sho rt-term, an d potentially mid-t erm, c omplex f ar m customer s er vic e res ponsibilities , including fie ld s couting, agronomic trouble shooting, crop planning, fer t ilit y an d crop protec tion recommendations
• Ac tivel y maintai n up-to-date k nowledge of cur rent indus tr y bes t prac tices an d t rends and c ommunicate s relevant information to o thers . Adhere to s tandard operating pro ce dure s an d s afet y protocol s
• Take s res ponsibilit y f or c oaching, t raining, motivating , and developing the development of agro s ale s team
• Communic ate clearl y an d f requentl y w it h t he manage r to e nsur e inventor y is in pla c e to m atch demand an d a ss is t w it h t he operations of the Ag loc atio n a s require d.
• Manage s s trong relationship s w it h internal an d external customer s , c ontrac tor s an d s upplier s on c omplex queri es , i ss ue s and trans ac tions . Under st and and anticipate s s hort-term, and potentiall y mid-t erm, c omplex cus tomer needs and c onduc t related need s a ss essm ents
• Suppor t s t he Agro Manage r in pre paring, adminis tering, and achievin g operating budget s an d goals a s i t relates to t he pricing, sale s , mar gins , expenses , an d inventor y of t he c ommodit y f or exis ting c us tomer s an d expand s ale s to n e w cus tomers
• Off e r s c omplex and /or s pecialize d operational and /or s ale s s upport se rv ic es
• Lead fie ld tours , informationa l meetings , t rials , c ommunications plans , e tc.
• Lead t he development of AgZone ( Digi tal A pplication) program within t he a ss ociation
• Maintain an d gro w C o-operative’s cus tomer bas e
• Call-on an d develop ne w potential cus tomers
• Achieve an d maintai n s ales , mar gins , an d inventor y t arge t s f or exis ting c us tomer s an d expand s ale s to n e w cus tomers
Why it mat te rs : Our team pro vide s a r ange of produ ct s an d s er vice s to s uppor t our member-owners . T hrough the wor k t hat we do, we help to build, f uel, f ee d an d gro w Wes tern C anadian c ommunitie s together.
Who you are:
You are an inn ovat ive leader w it h a prove n t racke d recor d in Agro S ales purs uing a c aree r in Agron omy and S ale s leadership and:
• You have a D egree or Diploma in Agriculture Busin es s
• P. Ag an d or C C A des ignation are require d
• 6-9 year s of relevant pro gressi vel y res ponsibl e experienc e
• 6-9 year s Prior s ale s experienc e or o the r direc t s ale s experienc e
• 3 + year s f ar ming /agr iculture related experienc e
• A n abili t y to t hr ive in a high- energy an d f as t-paced e nvironment
• Willingnes s to l earn, wor k independently, an d t ake initiat ive
• Knowledg e an d experienc e in p et roleum, crop input and equipment
sale s
• Abilit y to mai ntai n an d gro w an e xtensive cus tomer c on tact program with current and prospec tive cus tomers
• Mus t pos ses s an d maintai n clas s 5 drive r’s lic ence (clas s 1 or 3 an a ss et ) an d have t he availabilit y to b e on c all w it h abili t y to wor k evenings, wee ke nds , an d holiday s a s needed e speciall y dur ing bus y s pring and f all s easons
• Abili ty to communic ate eff e ctivel y with all levels of t he organiz atio n
T his role w ill require t he u s e of var ious c omputer programs and phone applic ations , a s well a s t he heav y lif ting o f pro ducts.
Our Team Member s receive c ompe titive s alar ie s , a c omprehensive bene fi t s package an d an e mploye r- contribute d pension plan
We encourage our Team Member s to t ake advan tage o f learning oppor tunities , to gro w an d develop an d to f os ter a culture of teamwork and innovation.
At C o-op,
FOR SALE BY TENDER
TE NDER S AR E INVITED for th e pu rc hase of th e followin g
proper ties locate d in th e Kingman area (C am ro se Coun ty ):
Parcel 1
MERIDIAN 4 RA NG E 19 TOWNSHIP 48
SECT IO N 34
QUARTER SO UT H EA ST
EXCEPTIN G THER EO UT AL L MINES AN D MINER ALS AR EA : 64.7 HECTARES (160 AC RE S) MORE OR LESS
Parcel 2
MERIDIAN 4 RA NG E 19 TOWNSHIP 49
SECT IO N 3
QUARTER SO UT H WEST
CONTAINING 64.3 HECTARES (159 AC RE S) MORE OR LESS * EXCEPTIN G THER EO UT:
0.732 HECTARES (1.81 AC RE S) MORE OR LESS AS SH OW N ON ROAD PL AN 8520331
EXCEPTIN G THER EO UT AL L MINES AN D MINER ALS AN D TH E RIGHT TO WO RK SAME
*t he yard site is presentl y bein g subdivided from this pa rc el Th e area bein g subdivided will be a pprox imatel y 10 ac re s an d will not be included in th e sale of this pa rc el
Parcel 3
MERIDIAN 4 RA NG E 19 TOWNSHIP 48
SECT IO N 34
QUARTER NORT H EA ST
CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 AC RE S) MORE OR LESS
EXCEPTIN G THER EO UT:
HECTARES (ACRES) MORE OR LESS
A) PL AN 8520331 ROAD 0. 80 9 2.00
B) PL AN 2421229 SUBDIVISION 16 .5 3 40.85
EXCEPTIN G THER EO UT AL L MINES AN D MINER ALS
Th e titles to th e proper ties will be subjec t to the re se rv ations an d exceptions now appearin g on th e title an d free an d clea r of al l fi nancia l encumbrances
GS T will be adde d to th e te nder pric e unless th e pu rc hase r is a GS T registrant at th e time of closing.
TE NDER S must be in writing, indicating what pa rc el(s) th e Te nder applie s to, accompanie d by a ce rt if ie d cheque or bank draf t for $10, 000 .0 0 payabl e to Fielding & Company, sealed in an enve lope marked “ Flemming Te nder ” an d must be received by Fielding & Company LLP, Barris te rs an d Solicitors , #100, 4918 -51 St reet , Camrose, Al be rt a T4V 1S 3, on or before 12:0 0 noon , Nove mber 29, 2024 Municipa l ta xe s will be adjusted Any su rf ac e leas e paym ents received by th e Seller prio r to closin g will not be adjusted Th e closin g an d adjustment da te of sale will be December 17, 2024 an d th e successfu l te nderer must pay th e balanc e of th e pu rc hase price, plus GS T unless th e te nderer is a GS T registrant , on th e closin g da te, or th e deposit will be forfeited. Th e deposit s of al l unsuccessfu l te nderer s will be returned to them fort hw it h af ter th e closin g of tenders. No conditiona l te nder s will be a ccepted , an d th e highes t or any te nder will not necessaril y be a ccepted No warran ty what soever is gi ve n as to th e conditio n of th e proper ty or as to th e fi tnes s of th e proper ty for any purpose. Th e Seller will pay th e cost of title insuranc e to ensu re th e sale ca n be complete d on th e closin g da te
For fu rt he r in fo rmatio n abou t th e te nder proces s phon e Wayn e Th ro ndson, K.C. at Fielding & Company LLP, 78 0672- 88 51. For in fo rmatio n abou t th e proper ty phon e La rr y Flemming 78 0- 608- 0345
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS
Estate of HELEN MARIE DAINTITH, who died on October 21, 2024.
If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by December 19, 2024, and provide details of your claim with JOANNE THOMSEN at PO Box 1262 Station Main, Camrose, Alber ta T4V 1X2.
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 MURR AY CLIFFORD BR AIM, who died on October 8, 2024.
If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by December 27, 2024, and provide details of your claim with MARG ARE T WEIR ANDRE ASSEN at Andreassen Bor th, Barristers & Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1.
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
FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER
The owners hereby offer the following pa rcel of la nd lo cated one mile north of Bashaw in Camrose County, for sale by tender, subject to the existing reservations on title: ALL TH AT PORTION OF TH E SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF SECT ION TEN (10)
TOWNSH IP FORTY TWO (42) RA NGE TW ENTY ON E (21)
WEST OF TH E FOURTH MERI DI AN NOT COVERED BY TH E WATERS OF LAKE NO 23
EXCEPTING THER EOUT ALL MINES AN D MINERA LS
There are approximately 50 acres crop land, 43 acres of hay land and 30 acres of pasture*. The la nd cu rrently has gas well lease revenue of more than $3, 000.0 0 per year *Note the updated acre designation if you have viewed our ad previously*
Tenders are to be subm itted in sealed envelopes ma rked “Bagda n Tender” to Stephen Kambeitz at Fa rn ha m West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Ba rr isters & Solicitors, 5016 - 52 St reet, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1V7, on or before 12:0 0 noon, November 25, 2024, and shall be accompanied with a GST number and a cheque payable to Fa rn ha m West Stolee Kambeitz LLP in tr ust for $20, 000.0 0.
No conditiona l tenders will be accepted and the highest, or any tender, will not necessar ily be accepted
Tenders will not be opened in public The deposits of all unsuccessf ul tenderer s will be returned to them by mail
The successf ul tenderer shall be obligated to complete the pu rchase on or before December 20 2024 The deposit shall constitute a deposit towa rds the pu rchase price. Should the successf ul tenderer fail to complete the transaction by the closing date, thei r deposit will be forfeited.
For further information, pl ease contact Stephen Kambeitz at Fa rn ha m West Stolee Kambeitz LLP at 780- 679-0444
Not ice of Elect ion
Local Aut horit ies Elect ion Act (Sections 11, 35, 46, 53)
Local Jurisdiction: VILLAGE OF BAWLF, Province of Alber ta Notice is hereby given:
A . That an election will be held for the lling of the following o ce:
O ce
Number of Vacancies
Councillor 1
Voting will take place on the 3rd day of December 2024, bet ween the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Voting stations will be located at: Village of Bawlf Administration O ce 203 Hanson Street , Bawlf, Alber ta, Canada
In order to vote, you must be 18 years of age, a Canadian citizen, a resident of the Village of Bawlf, and must produce identi cation for inspection.
The identi cation must be one (1) or more of:
• Operator/Driver’s licence
• Government photo identi cation card (for non- drivers)
• Chief Electoral O cer-approved identi cation which must show the name and address of the elector
As required by Section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act.
Dated at the Village of Bawlf in the Province of Alber ta, this 14th day of November 2024.
Erin Smyl, Returning O cer
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USA prepared to challenge for World Junior title
By Murray Green
The United States Hockey League (USHL) will be sending some of the best undrafted players to the World Junior A Challenge in Camrose.
Next year’s NHL draft eligibles include Ben Kevan and Mason Moe.
USA Hockey has announced its 22-man roster for the 2024 World Junior A Challenge, which takes place on December 9 to 15 at the Recreation Centre.
Four players have already been drafted and a number of 2025 draft prospects will join USA Hockey.
The roster features 22 USHL players–13 forwards, seven defencemen and two goalies.
Those four draft picks are forwards Will Zellers (Colorado, third round) of the Green Bay Gamblers, Lucas Van Vliet (Vegas, seventh round) of the Dubuque Fighting Saints and Austin Baker (Detroit, seventh round) of the Sioux Falls Stampede, along with defenceman Luke Osburn (Buffalo, fourth round) of the Youngstown Phantoms.
A number of drafteligible prospects will be headlined by forwards Kevan (Des Moines), Moe (Madison) and Ryker Lee (Madison), all of which received B ratings on Central Scouting’s preliminary 2025 watch list.
Jacob Rombach (Lincoln) will be one of several intriguing prospects on the States blue line, alongside Fargo’s Sam Laurila and Finn McLaughlin, and Madison’s John Stout. Laurila currently leads all USHL defencemen with 14 points. Kam Hendrickson (Omaha) and Caleb Heil (Madison) are also considered two of the top goaltenders. Heil is also the lone returner from last year’s WJAC team, which placed third last December.
Team USA has won the event nine times since its inception in 2006, the latest coming in 2022.
The Americans open the WJAC tournament on Deccember 9 against Canada East and will play three preliminary-round games.
Last year, Team USA finished third with an 8-5 win over Sweden after falling 4-3 in overtime to Canada West in the semifinals and going undefeated in the preliminary round.
They play an exhibition game in Wetaskiwin against Canada West on Saturday, December 7 to prepare for the World Juniors.
They play Canada East on December 9, Sweden on December 10 and Canada West on Thursday, December 12 prior to the playoff round.
Basketball Vikings struggle
By Murray Green
The Vikings women’s team dropped both games on the November 8 and 9 weekend, 62-50 against SAIT and a 64-56 loss to Lethbridge.
Erin Howes led the team in scoring in the SAIT match with 12 points, while both Mallory Ogilvie and Mackenzie Mrazik pitched in with 11 points each.
Against Lethbridge, Mrazik led the offence with 18 points, while Hanna McCarroll chipped in with 11 points.
The Vikings split the weekend with a 60-41 loss to Briercrest and a 54-46 victory over Medicine Hat on November 1 and 2.
In the first game, Mrazik scored 13 points to lead the way and then led her team with the win with 24 points. The Vikings were hammered by Lakeland 8045 and 86-40 to open the season on October 25 and 26. Mrazik led the Vikings in the fist game with 11 points. In the rematch, she netted 12 points.
The men’s club lost 8779 to SAIT and lost 72-58 to Lethbridge on November 8 and 9. Jonathan Gomes scored 23 points and Tanton Mueller added 17 to lead Augustana in the SAIT game. Against Lethbridge, Jack Smilski and Mueller led the way with 13 points each.
The guys dropped both games, a 105-71 loss to Briercrest and a 85-79 loss to Medicine Hat on
FOR SALE BY TENDER
TE NDER S AR E INVITED for th e pu rc hase of th e followin g proper ty locate d in th e Camros e Coun ty :
MERIDIAN 4 RA NG E 20 TOWNSHIP 46
SECT IO N 1
QUARTER NORT H WEST
CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 AC RE S) MORE OR LESS
EXCEPTIN G THER EO UT: HECTARES (ACRES) MORE OR LESS
A) PL AN 1221327 – SUBDIVISION 2.00 4.94
B)
EXCEPTIN G THER EO UT AL L MINES AN D MINER ALS
Th e title to th e proper ty will be subjec t to th e rese rv ations an d exceptions now appearin g on th e title an d free an d clea r of al l fi nancia l encumbrances
GS T will be adde d to th e te nder pric e unless th e pu rc hase r is a GS T registrant at th e time of closing.
TE NDER S must be in writing, accompanie d by a ce rt if ie d cheque for $10, 000 .0 0, sealed in an enve lope marked “S harkey Te nder ” an d must be received by Fielding & Company LLP Barris te rs an d Solicitors , #100, 4918 - 51 St reet Camrose, Al be rt a, T4V 1S 3, on or before 12:0 0 noon December 19, 2024 Municipa l ta xe s will be adjusted Any su rf ac e leas e paym ents received by th e Seller prio r to closin g will not be adjusted Th e closin g an d adjustment da te of sale will be Januar y 29, 2025 , an d th e successfu l tenderer must pay th e balanc e of th e pu rc hase price, plus GS T unless th e te nderer is a GS T registrant on th e closin g da te, or th e deposit will be forfeited. Th e deposit s of al l unsuccessfu l te nderer s will be returned to them fort hw it h af ter th e closin g of tenders. No conditiona l te nder s will be a ccepted , an d th e highes t or any te nder will not necessaril y be a ccepted No warran ty what soever is gi ve n as to th e conditio n of th e proper ty or as to th e fi tnes s of th e proper ty for any purpose. Th e Seller will pay th e cost of title insuranc e to ensu re th e sale ca n be complete d on th e closin g da te
For fu rt he r in fo rmatio n abou t th e te nder proces s phon e Wayn e Th ro ndson, K.C. at Fielding & Company LLP, 78 0672- 88 51. For in fo rmatio n abou t th e proper ty phon e Jaso n Shar key at 78 0-996-35 86
November 1 and 2. Gomes netted 14 points with Jack Smilski and Max Sauter chipping in with 11 points in the first contest. In the second outing, Gomes garnered 24 points and Smilski added 12 in support.
The Vikings lost 96-75 and 96-63 to Lakeland on October 25 and 26. In the season opening contest, Gomes
By Murray Green
scored 16 points, while both Mueller and Brett Marlow chipped in with 12 points.
In the second game, Gomes added another 16 points, while Mueller collected 13 on the night.
The Vikings host Red Deer November 29 at 6 and 8 p.m. On November 30, Olds provides the opposition at 6 and 8 p.m.
Nestled in a quiet cul de sac sits a wonderful opportunity–an early ’70s bungalow prime for your creative touch.
It is located on a large lot with endless possibilities for a dream garage, and a great location within walking distance to schools and recreation areas.
This cozy bungalow has three main floor bedrooms, a large living room with a view out onto the cul de sac, lovely eat-in kitchen, four-piece main bath and even a two-piece en suite.
The basement is mostly open for development with a finished bedroom, a large living area and a good storage
Goodbye tension, hello pension!
My wife and I have star ted aggressively planning for our retirement, and by that I mean we’re playing the lotter y three to five times per week.
My company gave me an aptitude test and I found out the work I was best suited for was retirement.
I can' t wait till I retire so I can get up early on weekdays to drive around slowly and make ever yone else late for work.
I'm going to retire and live o my savings. What I' ll do the second week , I have no idea.
A retired husband is a wife’s full-time job.
When is a retiree’s bedtime?
Three hours after he falls asleep on the couch.
How many retirees does it take to change a light bulb?
Only one , but it will take all day and requires a nap in the middle of it!
Retirement is wonderful. It’s doing nothing without having to worry abou t getting caught at it.
What do you call someone who’s happy on Mondays? Retired!
Now that I'm retired, I' ve come to realize my true talent. I'm good at doing absolu tel y nothing
Retirement is what you do between doctor appointments
WARNING: Retired person on premises.
Knows everything and has plenty of time to tell it.
I was going to tell a joke about retired people, but none of them work.
Wives hate retirement. They get twice as much husband and half as much money.
How many days in a retiree's week?
Six Saturdays and one Sunday
The problem with retirement is you never get a day o I'm retired. I was tired yesterday and I'm tired again today.
Why don’ t retirees mind being called Seniors?
The term comes with a 10% discount!
What is considered formal attire for retirees?
Pants and shoes with laces
How do you know you’re retired?
People call you at 9 p.m. and ask , “Did I wake you?”
Retirement : The pay sucks, but the hours are really good!
How do you know you're old enough to retire? Instead of lying abou t your age , you star t bragging abou t it!
Matthew Mayer
option with laundry.
Outside you’ll take in the large fenced yard with alley access–excellent room for RV parking, and it offers a rear dimension of 70 feet.
You will be set up well to build the garage that you’ve always wanted. You have to see it to envision the endless possibilities.
Quality, lifestyle and a home you’ll love. View this home at 420859 Street Close in Camrose It is priced at $285,000. You will enjoy your lifestyle with this home.
For a private viewing, contact Matthew at:
Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or 780-781-7088 Cell
Retirement Schedule
• Monday: Trim nasal hairs
• Tuesday: Shower
• Wednesday: Shave
• Thursday: Comb hair
• Friday : Brush teeth
• Saturday : Put on clean clothes
• Sunday: Consider changing underwear
What happens when professionals retire?
• Golfers never retire , they just lose their drive.
• Lumberjack s never retire, they just pine away.
• Accountants don' t retire, they just lose their balance.
• Bank managers don' t retire, they just lose interest
• Mechanics? They re-tire ever y day
• Teachers don' t retire, they just mark time
• Roofers don' t retire, they just wipe the slate clean
• Engineers ne ver retire, they just lose their bearings.
• Beekeepers never retire , they just buz z o .
• Musicians never retire, they just decompose.
• Farmers ne ver retire, they just go to seed
• Watchmakers never retire, they just wind down
• Academics never retire, they just lose their faculties.
• Painters never retire, they just put a gloss on i t.
• Tree trimmers never retire, they just branch out.
