Last Wednesday, January 15, on the same day that this photograph was taken, a new shipment of wonderful outfits ordered from the Ukraine back in September, arrived in Camrose. Camrose Veselka Ukrainian Dancers were thrilled to try on these magnificent and colourful costumes as they prepare for Malanka 2025: A Ukrainian New Year's Celebration Saturday, January 25, at Camrose Resort Casino
This night of festivities will feature a Veselka Ukrainian Dance Performance and an amazing traditional Ukrainian Dinner Buffet. The Polka Ramblers will bring added joy to the evening as the Ukrainian culture of dancing, food and fun is cherished. Show your support. Tickets are available at Quilting From the Heart and Eventbrite.
Lucas Lavoie, Nicole Sakharova, Everleigh Babiuk, Keith Elliott, Marina Federiuk, Sierra Mackenzie and Mikhail Sakharov
Photo by Ron Pilger
Vol. LXXIII, No. 9 24 Pages January 21, 2025
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Family Literacy Day
By Adan Shaikh
On January 27, the Camrose Public Library (CPL) will be hosting Family Literacy Day (FLD) and all local families and individuals are encouraged to join the movement.
simple cardboard and paper tube crafts for families with young kids, and more complex book folding and sculpting crafts for teens and adults using discards from our library collection. This free drop-in program for people of all ages, regardless of traditional family status, runs from 5 to 7 p.m. on January 27. Light refreshments will be provided,” explained Nicole.
CPL is also hosting a Read for 15 Challenge to promote literacy this day.
“FLD is an annual event, started by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999, to raise awareness about the importance of engaging in literacy-related activities as a family. There are honorary chairs who promote the event each year; for the past few years, it has been beloved and multipleaward-winning Canadian children’s author/illustrator Barbara Reid. This year will be Camrose Public Library’s 13th Family Literacy Day event,” shared Nicole Kyle, program coordinator at CPL.
Each year, a specific theme is selected to raise awareness.
“The theme of this year’s FLD celebration is Learn to be Green, Together. Camrose Public Library, in partnership with Camrose Family Resource Centre, is hosting an Environmental Literacy Evening for families of all ages, shapes, backgrounds and sizes. There will be information about local sustainability initiatives, games that teach environmental literacy, cool upcycled crafts for all ages, including
“The Read for 15 Challenge originated in the Northwest Territories in 1987. It was created by the NWT Literacy Council and adopted by Alberta libraries in 2016, spearheaded in part by then Camrose Public Library director Deb Cryderman. Read for 15 aims to create enthusiasm about reading for youth and adults alike and encourages friendly competition between individuals, communities, businesses, and public services to help spread the word about the challenge and the importance of reading. Participating libraries in communities across Alberta reach out to encourage citizens to read for 15 minutes on January 27 in hopes of winning the title of Alberta’s Most Readerly Community. Continued on page 12
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The “Happy” in Happy New Year
It’s not too late to say, “Happy New Year!” And it’s certainly not too late to include “be happy” as an intention for 2025, regardless of what may be going on in the outside world or what challenges we may face in our own lives.
Last week, I mentioned an article: “Want to Be Happier? Science Says Do These 11 Things Every Single Day” by Jeff Haden.
Haden lists 11 things you can do every day that help you to feel happier. Last week, I described two of them: “Smile More” and “Exercise for Seven Minutes.” I was delighted to send a “7-Minute Workout” to a number of readers.
Here are four more ways the article describes that help make us feel happier. ***
Sleep more. I’m guessing you already know that sleep helps your body recover from the day and repair itself. Sleep also helps you focus and be more productive.
Did you know that sleep also helps your happiness? In Haden’s article about happiness, he said that “sleepdeprived people fail to remember pleasant memories, but remember gloomy memories just fine.”
How well and how long you sleep will likely affect how you feel when you wake up. That can make a difference to your whole day.
Have you noticed? When you’re tired, you begin to feel less happy. When you feel less happy, you start to notice or remember other less happy things and to forget happy things. Doesn’t take long for that to bring down your mood.
If you don’t find it easy to fall asleep, there’s help online. When I Googled “how to get a good night’s sleep,” I found dozens of articles.
Spend more time with friends and family. Not staying in touch with friends and family is one of the top five regrets of people who know they are dying. Research shows that time with friends and family can make you happier, even if you’re an introvert.
One happiness expert, Daniel Gilbert at Harvard, says, “We are happy when we have family, we are happy when we have friends, and almost all the other things we think make us happy are just ways of getting more family and friends.”
Go outside more often. Okay, I may be wimpier than many other people. The amount of time I enjoy being outside is totally dependent on the weather. Still, I know that being outside on a warm sunny day is a great mood lifter. One study found that spending 20 minutes outside in good weather not only boosted a positive mood but broadened thinking and improved memory.
Help other people. Turns out that helping other people helps you too. One article I read said that 100 hours per year (or about two hours per week) is the optimal time to dedicate to helping others, in order to enrich our lives. Several studies found that money or time spent helping others brought far more pleasure than money or time spent helping ourselves.
A quote I appreciated: “We scientists have found that doing a kindness produces the single most reliable momentary increase in well-being of any exercise we have tested.”
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My “Happy 2025” gift for you, if you’d like it.
Last week, I mentioned that physical movement can help increase your happiness level. A while ago, I discovered a “7-minute workout.” If you email Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com and ask for the “7-minute workout,” I will happily email you a copy of the one-page version I have, with diagrams of all the movements.
Next week, I’ll describe a few other ways you can increase your happiness. And then I’ll get on with the rest of the year!
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I’d love to hear from you. If you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics, send an email to Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com. I’ll happily reply within two business days.
Respiratory therapists and the role they play in healthcare
By Adan Shaikh Respiratory
therapists (RTs) are essential healthcare professionals who evaluate, treat, manage, patients experiencing acute or chronic respiratory and cardiac issues. Some of the key duties they perform are: diagnostic tests, delivering therapeutic interventions, and educating patients about managing their respiratory health. RTs are essential to the healthcare system, acting as important members of multidisciplinary teams. Their contributions are especially crucial in intensive care units, emergency departments, operating rooms and community health settings, where they offer indispensable support in managing respiratory conditions and advancing public health.
Born and raised in Camrose, Dallas Schroeder (nee Hurlburt) reflected on her 45-year-long career as an RT.
“I enrolled in the faculty of science at the Camrose Lutheran College. Back then, you could only study for two years at the college and then transfer, so I transferred to Edmonton and completed my Bachelor of Science degree. After that, I had to consider what the next step for my education would be, and I heard about the RT program being offered at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). That piqued my interest, and I enrolled in that program,” shared Schroeder.
After completing her studies and placement at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, Schroeder officially began her career at the same hospital, dedicating the next 45 years of her life to the profession.
“One of the most gratifying times in my career was early on when I was working at the bedside in
the Intensive Care Unit; the work I got to do during that time was very rewarding to me,” she explained.
After years of clinical work, Schroeder moved into management, first of the Respiratory Therapy Department and then the Intensive Care Unit before becoming an executive director. Schroeder decided to retire in the fall of 2020, but was asked to return to work when the pandemic took the world by surprise.
“Respiratory therapists played a key role in the response to COVID-19. It was a very challenging time for the healthcare industry, but it also increased the profile of RTs significantly. An average person who did not know what an RT did now knew about them. I believe it increased awareness about our role in health care,” commented Schroeder.
In 2021, Schroeder received the Distinguished Alumni Award from NAIT for her contributions to advancing the Respiratory care field in Alberta. She credits her father Robert (Bob) Hurlburt, 95 years
old and still farming, for inspiring her work ethic and providing financial support. She is also grateful for the support she has received from her husband Dave and her two children. She encourages future students deciding their next career choice to consider pursuing a career as an RT.
“RTs don’t just work in hospitals. They work in other areas such as clinics, assisted living facilities, research departments, and medical equipment companies. There are so many different jobs and environments in which an RT can work, and as an RT, you will never be without meaningful work,” she shared.
Respiratory therapists like Schroeder demonstrate the major impact one can have in healthcare, not only through clinical expertise but also by inspiring the next generation to pursue this critical profession. Her dedication and adaptability have proven indispensable in shaping Alberta’s healthcare landscape, especially during uncertain challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pictured above is Dallas Schroeder (right) and her father R. E. (Bob) Hurlburt. Schroeder credits her father for inspiring her unwavering work ethic and professional accomplishments that she has been able to achieve through his support.
Dallas Schroeder received the Distinguished Alumni Award from NAIT for her contributions to Alberta Health Services.
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• Greater Camrose Community Foundation Secretary Alan Fielding presented a cheque for $11,000 on behalf of an anonymous donor to Habitat for Humanity, Camrose Region. Accepting the cheque were Habitat for Humanity President Ina Nielsen and Treasurer Lawrence Dufresne The Books for Babies program will get underway in conjunction with Family Literacy Day later this month, thanks to a grant from the Greater Camrose Community Foundation. Director Darrell Rosland presented a cheque for $1,000 to Family Literacy Coordinator Shauna Sideritsch to help with the program. In an effort to promote literacy at a young age, children in the Camrose area will receive bags of books.
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Kodiaks win three straight
By Murray Green
The Camrose Kodiaks have recorded three straight victories in the new year by adding a 4-2 win over Canmore Eagles and a 3-2 win in overtime over Calgary Canucks during Alberta Junior Hockey League play January 10 and 11.
Canmore jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the opening period on a power play marker and a penalty shot goal before Camrose mounted a comeback.
Bowen Grycan (11) started the momentum swing with a goal on the man advantage in the first period.
After a scoreless middle frame, AJ Schaaf (11), Garrett Thom (14) and Sam Lozinski (17) of the Kodiaks scored at even strength to stop the Eagles from flying away with two points.
Goalie Wilson Maxfield turned away 20 of 22 shots sent his direction. Camrose fired 31 shots on the Canmore cage.
Thom (15) started the scoring in the match in Calgary on a power play. After a Canucks’ marker, Cole Barrett (4) gave the Kodiaks the lead before the period ended.
Calgary netted a shorthanded marker in the middle frame to even the score.
After no scoring in the third, Lozinski (18) garnered the winner just one minute into the extended period.
Goalie Carter Capton made 26 of 28 saves for Camrose, while his teammates counted 31 shots on the Calgary cage.
The Kodiaks play at home on January 25 at 6 p.m. against Drayton Valley in the next home game.
Kodiaks are at home on February 1 at 6 p.m. against Canmore; February 2 at 2 p.m. against Calgary; February 8 at 6 p.m. against Olds; February 12
at 7 p.m. against Fort McMurray; February 14 at 7 p.m. against Drumheller; February 17 at 2 p.m. against Bonnyville; February 21 at 7 p.m. against Grande Prairie. Bear facts
Camrose acquired defenceman Damian Palmeri from the Grand Prairie Storm in exchange for a development fee. Damian is known as a tough stay-athome defenceman and has experience playing in the Western Hockey League. Forward Junshi Hideshima was added at the trade deadline for his impressive speed and agility. He was acquired in exchange for a Player Development Fee and defenceman Jack Bouck from the Olds Grizzlys.
Also added was Logan Anderson a smooth-skating defenceman who excels at moving the puck. He was acquired in exchange for a Player Development Fee from the Drayton Valley Thunder.
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“I have always loved classic country, so I want to share that music from almost 25 years ago when I started. I started with Traditional Tuesdays in Edmonton with Bev Munro and actually did them for many years. It was great for me because I grew up listening to that music.
I remember listening to the classic country songs when I was growing up and I want to share those songs again with a local audience,” said Tracy.
“Even as things progressed over the years with my own music–whenever I would play at events whether it was a festival or rodeo dance–I always incorporated a certain amount of classic country songs into my songs because I just love it,” explained Tracy.
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“I wanted to take that music from Traditional Tuesdays what I used to do and make it a full show that I could do for myself and I thought it would be only fitting to call it My Roots Are Showing. Those are my roots and what music I grew up with. The music isn’t any one person, so it’s not a tribute, but it is a reflection of the time period that my parents enjoyed country music. It celebrates the artists who laid the groundwork for the country music we have today,” shared Tracy.
Although most of the concert will be hits from other artists, she isn’t ruling out the possibilities of including her own songs.
“It wouldn’t be a Tracy Millar concert without a few Tracy Millar songs,” she laughed.
“The premise of the show is that my roots are showing and that means the classics. For me, over the years, I love doing my own music, but I never felt less successful do ing someone else’s music. It’s the style of music that I really love. The purpose of this show is to show how that style of music influenced my self and who Tracy Millar is. After all this time, I’m still a traditional artist,” she added.
“I don’t think a lot of artists are doing shows like mine. It is something that people want to hear again. The demographics of the peo ple attending are those who don’t get to listen to the tra ditional music as much and this brings back memories for them. It triggers different points of life that they were in and it brings back the good memories. It is part of the vivid memories you have and music is a huge part of that,” Tracy continued.
“I get to look out into the crowd and see people singing and teary-eyed. We have a lot of people in this area that was the generation of listening to the (traditional) music that they know and love,” said Tracy
“I have to say that I’ve always been headstrong about sticking to my roots and I’ve always listened to traditional country music. I hope everyone enjoys that music too,” said Tracy.
“If I had to pick one major influencer in my life, it would be Charlie Pride. I have so many favourite songs, but when I hear one of his songs it just brings me back to my childhood instantly.”
You can listen to a preview video of the show by going to Tracy Millar on YouTube.
Tracy Millar Carla Lehman Photography
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Jack Abbott owns a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air automobile.
“I was building a different car for my wife when we bought this to give her something to drive around in while the other car was being finished,” explained Jack.
“We did a quick weekend paint job on it and she fell in love with the car. We have had this body off the frame twice. We replaced the frame and installed air bags into it. We put in a new suspension and motor into it, so it has been completely restored,” shared Jack.
“She did all of the interior work. It is probably due for a refresh again and this time do a proper paint job. I mean, it was supposed to last a year and then she would drive the other car. However, she (Stephanie) never ever finished the other project because she fell in love with this car instead,” revealed Jack.
“We have gone through a couple of motors. It has the air ride suspension, air conditioning and some modern conveniences. I really like the air ride because it sits nice and low, rides great. We have had this car now for 17 years. I finished it in 2007, but we are always doing something with it,” added Jack.
“We have so many other projects to do, so we haven’t
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Abbott rebuilds a 1958 Chevy Bel Air
with the fourth generation in 1959, making the 1958 models unique and rare.
got back to this one yet. It is our hot rod that we can drive without worrying about rock chips because we will paint it anyway. It started out as an ugly brown, it was horrible. It was a golden-brown. These purple and cream co-
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According to Wikipedia, for 1958, Chevrolet models were redesigned longer, lower and heavier than their 1957 predecessors, and the 348 cubic inch (5.7 L) was now an option.
Impala styling followed the basic lines of the other Chevrolet models, but received special styling cues including a different roof line, a vent above the rear window, unique side trim and triple tail lights housed in slightly broader alcoves. Two significantly cheaper models, the Biscayne (formerly the 210) and the Delray (formerly the 150) were also available during this model year.
Complementing Chevrolet’s front design was a broad grille and quad headlights; the tail received a fan-shaped alcove on both side panels, which housed dual tail lights. Despite being a recession year, consumers made Chevrolet the No. 1 make of automobile and the Bel Air was at the core of Chevrolet’s popularity. With its wide variety of body styles and models, Bel Airs could be optioned with almost every conceivable luxury within the Chevrolet line. The Nomad station wagon name also reappeared in 1958 when the vehicle debuted as the premium four-door Chevrolet station wagon, but lacking the unique styling of the 1955-57 Nomads.
lours are much nicer to look at. We have a lot of fun with this car,” he said.
“We did everything ourselves on this car–new transmission, motor, frame, we pretty much replaced everything. It started out with a 235 motor with a powerglide transmission in it. The 235 engines sound like a bag of hammers when they are running, so we put in a 230 engine until I stumbled upon a 250 that was in a Nova. So it is a 250 with an overdrive transmission (700 R4) in it now, which is really nice for going down the highway,” Jack said.
“When we had the powerglide, I told my wife to watch the speeds because it revs really high. Now that we have the overdrive in it, I’m telling her to watch her speeds because we are doing 140 kilometres an hour,” he laughed.
Car collectors always gravitate to the 1957 Bel Airs because of its styling.
“I like the 1958 cars because they are a one-year car. If you look at the back,
you can see where the 1959 fins are starting to come in. They were changing the Bel Air every few years to keep up to the changes. It is harder to get parts for these because they are one-year cars and no one mass produces parts for them, but parts are becoming more readily available now. I realize we don’t have a lot of original parts left on this car, but we wanted to upgrade the windshield wipers and a few other things,” added Jack.
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Operation Cold Start
By Adan Shaikh
According to a media release shared by Camrose Police Services, Operation Cold Start has begun in Camrose as of January 20. This operation aims to reduce the number of warm-up car thefts that happen in Camrose. Warmup thefts are thefts that happen when a car is left running and unattended. Officers will be patrolling many areas through Camrose as part of this week-long operation. Camrose has experienced a high number of warm-up auto thefts during the winter months because of individuals leaving their vehicles running or keys inside the vehicle.
“Vehicles that are left running with the keys inside can be stolen in a matter of seconds,” said Const. John Tomaszewski of the Camrose Police Service. “Thieves will lurk in areas where they believe vehicles will be left running and unattended. Driveways, convenience stores, and restaurants, to name a few. Literally anywhere someone could think they will be right back,” added Tomaszewski. “These thefts can happen anywhere, even if you believe you are in a safe area and even if your vehicle stays in your line of sight while you’re inside your house or a store. This type of theft is completely preventable,” he shared.
During 2024, Camrose Police investigated more than 90 reports of vehicle thefts; the majority of these reports involved the vehicle being unattended with either the vehicle running or keys left inside. As the operation begins, the officers will be looking for vehicles that are left running and unattended, along with focused attention to identifying prolific auto theft offenders and other suspicious people and vehicles. Thieves often use the stolen vehicles to commit more crimes, creating a hostile environment within the community. Camrose Police Services is requesting residents to help
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Tony’s father, who owns the go-to pizza restaurant in P using the same Toyota Corolla, with dozens of delivery drivers over a 22-year period of time. “Only the brakes, routine oil changes and minor maintenance has been necessary on this ultrareliable taxi-like vehicle in two-plus decades “I had always known about the reliability of T but I have been fortunate to experience the brand’ reputation first-hand”.
Selling Toyota’s is going to be a new opportunity for Anthony, who originally followed his father’ by opening his own YNOT Pizza and P Camrose some three years ago. With a family of three busy children and a wife who works as a social work not having a day o in the start-up business over a full 30 months, putting family first meant putting the popular business up for sale. When it sold, Tony finally took a break and visited his mother in Cornwall, Ontario, for a short time period. But, this perennially busy individual soon made his way back to Camrose and began his search for a new role
After some intense training, he’s now ready to e electric-powered Toyota car or light truck. A team-player who understands business, putting clients first and delivering only the best–whether it’ vehicle fit for a family, you will want to get to know and rely on T
keep the community safe and take preventative measures to reduce the number of thefts.
The police advise citizens to practice the following:
“Never leave a running vehicle unattended if the keys are inside the vehicle or if the vehicle has been started with a keyless ignition or pushbutton start. Use a remote starter whenever possible and keep your vehicle locked. If you are warming up your vehicle with the keys in the ignition or with a push-button start, stay with your vehicle. Use a steering wheel lock to deter thieves. Never leave spare keys or garage door openers in or around your vehicle. Never leave children or pets in a running vehicle. Do not leave valuables, including identity documents and bank cards, in your vehicle. Report suspicious activity to police immediately by calling 780672-4444. If you witness a crime in progress, call 9-1-1.”
Submitted As the first semester and the first half of the 2024-25 school year comes to a close, Battle River School Division congratulates all students and staff on their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments. The first half of the year has been a time of growth, learn-
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ing, and achievement across BRSD. Superintendent RhaeAnn Holoien acknowledged students and staff for the incredible, collaborative effort displayed across division schools.
“To students who are completing final projects and exams, we wish you the very
best of luck. Your commitment to learning and striving for success is truly inspiring,” said Holoien. “As semester two and the next half of the school year begins, we encourage all students to set new goals, embrace opportunities, and continue building on the strong foundation you
have established.” Family Literacy Day, acknowledged on January 27, encourages families to practice literacy together. BRSD also invites this as a moment to reflect on the upcoming World Read Aloud Day on February 5.
TCSS advises Camrose community to stay vigilant about new scams
By Adan Shaikh
As technology advances in the world, providing much needed support in many industries, the threat of fraudulent activities and scams also increases. The use of online marketplaces, emails and phone calls is becoming the more common method of communication and with use of artificial intelligence and cookies it has never been easier for scammers to trick innocent civilians.
Trauma and Crime Support Services (TCSS) Camrose warns citizens of these scams. “Facebook Marketplace scams are a common occurrence. A seller posts an item for sale, a person is interested, and they start communicating. Quickly, the seller tells you that the item is popular and you need to place a deposit to hold the item. The buyer then sends payment, such as an e-transfer, and realizes this is a scam after the payment has been sent, the seller disappears and/or doesn’t respond to your messages. On the other side of that, sellers can be scammed too when fake buyers send links for payment that look like an etransfer. Once the buyer clicks on the link, spyware is then activated that gives the fake buyer access to the seller’s banking information. We want to remind people to be cautious when sending any e-transfers or clicking on any links. Never pay for an item before receiving it, pay cash, and meet in a safe location. Set up auto-deposit for e-transfers and use official banking apps. Verify who you are talking to–check their profile. If they have a new profile, little to no activity, and are pressuring you into the sale. Stop! These are red flags,” explained Vikki Williams program manager of TCSS.
Apart from marketplace scams, investment scams and phishing scams are also becoming more common.
“An investment scam is where the scammer will provide you with false information to get you to invest money or digital currency. The scammers will claim you will make a lot of money with little or no risk, but unfortunately even though it sounds like a way to make some fast money, it is most likely a scam. As the old adage says, ‘If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.’ Do your research into the company before you invest any money or digital currency. Phishing scams, where scammers will call, text, or email you, are on the rise and this type of scam attempts to trick people into providing personal information–personable identifiable information, banking and credit card information, and passwords. The scammer sends out a message to look like it is coming from a legitimate source, and sends it out to numerous people in the hope that someone will fall for it. The victim clicks the links provided and the scammer
can now access your account(s), malware may be installed, sensitive information stolen,” said Williams.
She also shared that keeping the community educated and aware of these scams can help protect people from falling for the scams. But how does one protect themselves when there are new and creative ways being used by the scammers every day?
“The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre keeps an updated list on all of the scams reported. There is a continuum of new scams that surface and one of the most recent ones reported is a recovery scam. Individuals who have been previously scammed are put on a list and are later contacted and told they can be supported in getting their money back. In these instances, the scammers then either request a fee for the service or remote access to the victim’s phone or computer, and then that individual becomes scammed again. If you are a victim of a fraud, gather all the information about the fraud including documents, receipts, and copies of emails and/or texts. Contact your financial institution, change all your passwords, and report to both Equifax and TransUnion, contact the Camrose Police Service at 780-672-4444, and report the incident to the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre toll free at 1-888-495-8501 and protect yourself from future fraud,” commented Santera Ogles, a TCSS practicum student.
“Individuals can protect themselves by remaining mindful of what information they are giving out and taking their time before any decision is made, especially involving money. Individuals should take note that certain payment methods like Bitcoin and gift cards are not formal payment methods and typically if asked for, include a scam. Another clue can be the questions asked and individuals need to question if they are too personal based on why they are being asked. It is important to also properly destroy all old documents even if expired (for example, old bank statements, credit cards, passports, etc.). For online safety, specifically, do not share passwords, never give remote access to an electronic device (phone or computer), never give out your pin, and when online shopping use a low limit separate credit card or use a secure payment company (for example, PayPal). Overall, individuals can remain protected by staying educated, doing their own research, and always asking for help if they are unsure,” advised Santera.
As TCSS works to protect the community from fraud, it is also important for the residents to ensure their own safety by staying up to date with the newer scams and by never sharing any sensitive information over the phone or Internet.
Are yo u look in g for a challengin g summer jo b where yo u will work with a grea t te am an d lear n some valuable skills? Join ou r te am at th e Ci ty of Camrose where yo u ca n contribute to helpin g Camrose grow as a dynami c communit y.
FU NCTIONS/DUTI ES (but no t limite d to):
• Assist in th e followin g duties an d ta sks: sanitary sewe r cleaning sewe r manhole i nspections, sanitary sewe r root contro l program, excava tion an d repair of broken sanitary sewe r main s an d wate r main s an d se rv ices , labourer for va c truc k an d wate r truck, va lve operations , hydran t fl ushing / unidirectional fl ushing (UDF ) program, hydran t re pairs, va lve operations , chemical handling , mete r re ading an d mete r se rv ic e work
• Assist in mainte nanc e of hydrants va lves utilitie s an d infrastructure building s an d assets
• Pe rfor m yard mainte nanc e (grass an d weed cont ro l, snow removal)
• Pe rfor m basic manual labour using hand s or common labour tools, complex handheld an d af fi xe d powe r tool s an d machines , light mainte nanc e to equipmen t an d ve hicles
• Assist in wate r treatment an d wastewater treatment duties as di re cted an d supe rv ised
• Communicat e ef fe ctivel y with member s of th e public , user s an d ot he r empl oyee s.
• Assistance with ot he r Ci ty operatio n functions as necessar y an d assigned
QUALIFICAT IONS :
• Must be en ro lled in secondar y or pos t- secondar y institutio n with a g ood at tend ance record
• Must be able to work in inclemen t weathe r conditions
• Ba sic computer literacy to pe rfor m assigned duties
• St ro ng writ ten an d ve rbal communicatio n skills with th e abilit y to communicat e with internal an d ex te rnal stakeholders in a profes sional manner
• Punctual with a reliable an d st ro ng work ethic.
• Ab ilit y to work independentl y or in a team sett ing.
• Maintain a posit ive workin g relationship with th e genera l public an d represen t th e Ci ty in a profes sional manner
• Ab ilit y to exer t moderate physical activi ty
• Va li d Clas s 5 Al be rt a Motor Ve hicle Operator ’s Licence.
HOUR S OF WO RK : Hour s of work are generall y 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. , Monday th ro ug h Fr iday Shif t work an d over time may also be necessar y to addres s operationa l re quirements This is a temporar y seasonal positio n from April 2025 to Augu st 2025
HOUR LY WAGE : $18.17 pe r hour in accordance with th e CUPE 1425 Collecti ve Agre emen t.
A PPLICAT IONS : Individual s inte re sted in this positio n are invite d to submit a cove r le tter an d resumé to th e emai l addres s below. In te rv iews will be conducte d on a fi rs t come basi s an d positions will be fi lled in th e same manner. Positions will remain open until al l suit able candidates are found. If applying by email, please ensu re th e jo b positio n is included in th e subjec t line We a ppreciate
ROYAL PURPLE
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster
From left, Nora-Lee Rear, from the Camrose Women’s Shelter, received a $500 donation from Royal Purple Camrose. Presenting the cheque is Linda Stevenson, member of the Royal Purple.
Employ me nt Op po rt unitie s unitie
LABOURER 3 –FACILITIES/PARKS
Th e Ci ty of Camrose is seek in g an energetic an d reliable individual for th e full -t im e permanen t positio n of La bourer 3.
This is a shared positio n be twee n th e Park s (mi ddl e of April –middle of October) an d th e Facili ties Sectio n (mi ddl e of Octobe r
– middle of April) These da tes may va ry from ye ar to year This is a unionize d positio n unde r CUPE Loca l 1425 an d is inclusive of a probationa ry period as pe r Ar ticl e 11.02 of th e Collecti ve Ag re emen t.
FU NCTIONS/DUTI ES (but no t limite d to):
Parks
• Wo rk in al l rela ted area s of th e Park s operations wh ic h includes (but not limite d to): mowing pruning, pest cont ro l, applying pesticide, landscaping, beauti fication managing an d handling urba n wild life
• Main te nanc e an d operations of tu rf management , cemete ry ho rt iculture an d arboriculture, urba n trails
• Sa fe ly operate an d maintain light equipmen t such as rubber-t ired farm or industrial tracto rs wh ic h may includ e at ta chment s such as fron t- en d loader, aerato r, selfpropelled ro ad packers, smal l self-p ro pelled machines such as sweepers , weed spraye rs trailers an d al l ty pe s of trucks up to an d includin g single axle trucks
• Pe rfor m basic manual labour using hand s or common labour tools, complex hand held an d af fi xe d powe r tool s an d machines light mainte nanc e to equipmen t an d ve hicles
Facilities
• Pe rfor m custodial duties an d may be invo lved in scheduled facili ty mainte nanc e as required
• Liaise with member s of th e public an d organiza tions.
• Pe rfor m an d suppor t even t an d progra m set- up an d teardown in variou s facilities
• Operate mechanized equipmen t of moderate complexi ty QUALIFICAT IONS :
• High School Diplom a or GED Equivalent
• Re liable with a st ro ng work ethi c an d th e abilit y to work independentl y or in a team sett ing.
• Ab ilit y to exer t moderate physical activi ty – li ft in g up to 50 lbs.
• St ro ng writ ten an d ve rbal communicatio n skills with th e abilit y to communicat e with th e public an d contractor s in a profes sional manner
• Wo rk ex perience an d formal training in building mainte nanc e (including custodial se rv ice s) an d customer se rv ic e woul d be considered an asse t.
• Ab ilit y to work outsid e in al l ty pe s of weathe r an d enviro nmental conditions ye ar-round
• Va li d Clas s 5 driver ’s licenc e (a n ai r endorsement considered an asse t, bu t is not required).
HOUR S OF WO RK : Hour s of work for th e Facili ty Sectio n includ e shif t work that tota ls up to 80 hour s ever y two weeks. Wo rk shif ts will va ry an d be on a rota ting basis, includin g earl y morning, la te evening, weekends , an d statut or y holidays Hour s of work for th e Park s Sectio n will va ry an d will equate to 40 hour s pe r week Shif t work an d over time will also be necessar y to addres s operationa l requirements
HOUR LY WAGE : $25.33 pe r hour in accordance with CUPE 1425 Collecti ve Agre emen t.
A PPLICAT IONS : Individual s inte re sted in this positio n are invite d to submit a cove r le tter an d resumé to th e addres s below by Januar y 29, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. If applying by email, please ensu re th e jo b positio n is included in subjec t line We appreciate and consider all applications ; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacte d.
CONTAC T:
Ci ty of Camrose – At tent ion: Huma n Resources
Mailing Address: 52 04 -50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S 8 P: 78 0.672. 9195 | E: hr@cam ro se.c a | W: www.c am ro se.c a
TEMPOR ARY SEASONAL POSITION S
Are yo u look in g for a challengin g summer jo b where yo u will work with a grea t te am an d lear n some valuable skills? Join ou r te am at th e Ci ty of Camros e where yo u ca n contribute to helpin g Camros e grow as a dynami c communit y. TE MPOR ARY SE ASONAL JO B OPPORTUNITIE S:
Parks – Labourer – manual labour for main te nanc e an d operations in th e park
sales, preparin g golf ca rt s, genera l housekeeping answering phones an d prov idin g excellen t customer se rv ic e in th e Pro Shop
QUALIFICAT IONS :
• Re liable with st ro ng work ethic.
• Ab ilit y to follow instructions an d work both independentl y an d in a team enviro nment.
• St ro ng writ ten an d ve rbal communicatio n skills
• Ba si c computer skills
• Successfu l candidates will be required to produc e a vali d Clas s 5 driver ’s licenc e an d a satisfacto ry Driver ’s Ab stract an d Police In fo rmatio n Chec k.
HOUR S OF WO RK : Hour s of work will va ry dependin g on applicable positio n. Some shif t wo rk will be necessar y to addres s operationa l requirements
HOUR LY WAGE :
• Labourers – Th e wage for these te mporar y positions is $18.17 or $22.18 pe r hour base d on ex perience, an d in accordance with th e CUPE Lo ca l1425 Collecti ve Ag re emen t.
• Wildlife Coordinator – Th e hourly wage for this temporar y positio n will be base d on $18. 96 pe r hour
• Pro Shop At tendants – Th e hourly wage for these te mporar y positions will be base d on $16. 27 pe r hour
A PPLICAT IONS : If on e of these seasonal jobs sounds li ke a fi t for yo u, please submit a separate cove r le tter an d resumé for each positio n yo u are inte re sted in to th e at tent io n of th e a ppropriate emai l listed We appreciate and consider all applications ; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacte d.
Ba se d on th e vo lume of inte re st an d quanti ty of availabl e positions inte rv iews will be conducte d on a fi rs t come basi s an d positions will be fi lled in same manner. Position s will remain open until al l suit able candidates are found.
Parks Season al Positions At tention: Manager of Parks parks@ camros e.ca
Golf Cour se Ground s Season al Positions At tention: Golf Grounds Manager jcol es@c amro se .c a Public Work s Season al Positions At tention: Manager of Roads pw@c amro se .c a
Golf Cour se Pro Shop Season al Positions At tention: Golf Clubhouse Manager gchris tens on@c amro se .c a
Employ me nt Op po rt unitie s
LABOURER 3 – FACILITIES
Th e Ci ty of Camrose is seek in g an energetic an d reliable individual for th e positio n of La bourer 3 with th e Facili ties sectio n of th e Communit y Se rv ices depa rt ment This is a unionize d positio n unde r CUPE Loca l 1425 an d is inclusive of a probationa ry period as pe r Ar ticl e 11.02 of th e Collecti ve Ag re emen t.
FU NCTIONS/RE SPONSIBILITI ES (but no t limite d to):
• Pe rfor m scheduled facili ty mainte nanc e an d custodial duties
• Liaise with member s of th e public an d organiza tions.
• Pe rfor m an d suppor t even t an d progra m set- up an d te ar-d ow n in variou s facilities
• Operate mechanized equipmen t of moderate complexi ty
• Pe rfor m basic manual labour using hand s or common labour tools, complex hand held an d af fi xe d powe r tool s an d machines , light mainte nanc e to equipmen t an d ve hicles
• Assistance with ot he r Ci ty operatio n functions as necessar y an d assigned
QUALIFICAT IONS :
• High School Diplom a or GED Equivalent
• Re liable with a st ro ng work ethi c with th e abilit y to work independentl y or in a team sett in g unsupe rv ised
• St ro ng writ ten an d ve rbal communicatio n skills with th e abilit y to communicat e with th e public an d contractor s in a profes sional manner
• Wo rk ex perience an d formal training in building mainte nanc e (including custodial se rv ice s) an d customer se rv ic e woul d be considered an asse t.
• Va li d Clas s 5 driver ’s licence.
HOUR S OF WO RK : Hour s of work includ e shif t work that tota ls up to 80 hour s ever y two weeks. Wo rk shif ts will va ry an d be on a rota ting basis, includin g earl y morning, la te evening, weekends, an d statut or y holidays
HOUR LY WAGE : $25.33 pe r hour in accordance with CUPE 1425 Collecti ve Agre emen t.
A PPLICAT IONS : Individual s inte re sted in this positio n are invite d to submit a cove r le tter an d resumé to th e addres s below by Januar y 29, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. If applying by email, please ensu re job positio n is included in subjec t line We appreciate and consider all applications ; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacte d.
CONTAC T: Ci ty of Camrose
At tent ion: Manage r of Recreation Facili ties Operation
Communit y Se rv ic e Of fice Location: 4412-56 St Camrose, AB P: 78 0.672. 9195 | E: hr@cam ro se.c a | W: www.c am ro se.c a
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT 4 –
COMMUNIT Y DEVELOPMEN T, PL ANNING
Th e Ci ty of Camrose is seek in g a highly motivated, energetic an d reliable individual to fi ll th e role of Administrati ve Suppor t 4 –Communit y Deve lopmen t, Planning . Re po rt in g to th e Manage r of Planning an d Deve lopmen t, this positio n cove rs a wide rang e of planning an d deve lopmen t an d customer suppor t duties for deve lopmen t permit s, subdivisions , ro ad closures, redistricting applications , an d similar projec ts Th e successfu l proponen t will also be responsibl e for making decision s on some deve lopmen t permit s.
FU NCTIONS/DUTI ES (but no t limite d to):
• Prov id e administrati ve suppor t to th e Manage r of Planning an d Deve lopmen t an d Genera l Manage r of Communit y Deve lopmen t.
• Assist with draf ting an d preparin g repo rt s, agendas, an d meetin g minu tes for Co unci l an d commit tees
• Coordinate land use amendments, redistricting applications , ro ad closures an d disposal of municipal rese rve applications
• Rese arch an d suppor t land deve lopmen t applications
• Re spond to inquirie s from th e public rega rd in g applicatio n requirements , permit processes, an d a pproval times.
• Organize an d assist with public engagement events , includin g open houses
• Review, track an d a pprove sign permit applications
• Maintain records, inpu t data an d generate quar te rl y an d annual repo rt s.
• Create an d maintain projec t pages, graphics an d mapping for depa rt ment initiati ve s.
• Compliance an d en forc emen t duties , an d ot he r rela ted duties as assigned
QUALIFICAT IONS :
• High School Diplom a or GED Equivalent
• Post-secondary educatio n in of fice administration business management or legal se rv ices preferred.
• An unde rg raduate degree in planning , geography, politi ca l science, sociology, enviro nmental science, or a rela ted fiel d is considered an asse t.
• Minimu m fi ve (5) years’ profes sional ex perience with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning
• Genera l kn ow ledge of Deve lopmen t Pe rmit application, review, an d a pproval proces s.
• Wo rkin g kn ow ledge of construction term s an d abilit y to interp ret an d ex plai n th e La nd Use Bylaw.
• Genera l kn ow ledge of th e Municipal Gove rnment Act of Al be rt a an d ot he r legislation, by laws, regulations, subdivisions , an d policies rela ted to planning an d deve lopmen t.
• Prev ious ex perience with GI S and/or permit ting soft wa re is considered an asse t.
• Fa miliarit y with Al be rt a La nd Titles databases is considered an asse t.
• Graphic design skills are considered an asse t.
• Specialist in Microsof t Of fice with excellence in Microsof t Wo rd an d Excel.
HOUR S OF WO RK : Hour s of work are ty picall y 8: 00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. , Monday th ro ug h Fr iday
SA LA RY AN D BENE FI TS : Th e Ci ty of Camrose of fe rs a competitive salary at tracti ve bene fi ts , an d a posit ive work enviro nment. Th e star ting salary for this positio n will be dependen t upon th e qualif ic ations an d ex perience of th e successfu l candidate.
A PPLICAT IONS : Individual s inte re sted in this positio n are invite d to submit a cove r le tter an d resumé to th e addres s below or in person by Februa ry 7, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. If applying by email, please ensu re th e jo b positio n is included in th e subjec t line We appreciate and consider all applications ; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacte d.
CONTAC T:
Ci ty of Camrose, At tent ion: Manage r of Planning an d Deve lopmen t Mailing Address: 52 04 – 50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S 8 P: 78 0.672.4426 | F: 78 0.672. 24 69 | E: hr@cam ro se.c a | W: www.c am ro se.c a
Leaving shyness behind When I was in Grade 6, my teacher called me Laurie for the first six weeks (or did it just feel like six weeks?) until my friends corrected him. That’s how shy I was. In junior high, I dreaded having to speak in front of the class and always hoped to go first to get it over with. In the seventh grade, I had to stand up and read out loud in front of the class. A boy at my table said, with a tone of awe, “Wow, I have never seen anybody turn that red before.” That’s how shy I was.
At my high school graduation, there was an outgoing boy who showed up wearing a lime green tuxedo. Being out of the ordinary, a number of girls had their picture taken with him. I wanted to, but didn’t quite have the courage to suggest a photo. (Though we later met that summer and got married a few years later.)
In college, one of the first assignments in one of my classes was to conduct an interview and write a story. I wrote out my list of questions, went over them, prepped a notepad and pen, picked up the phone…and put it back down. I repeated this each day for a week until finally the deadline was looming. I forced myself to make the call, survived, wrote the story and got a decent mark. As a young adult, I once didn’t get the job I applied for because the interviewer didn’t think I was outgoing enough.
I have always thought of myself as shy, using these examples of my shyness. However, time has a way of changing us, sometimes without us noticing. My job as a reporter and photographer was excellent at pushing me out of my comfort zone and forcing me to talk to people who I didn’t know. As a parent, I became good at sending emails or making phone calls that were uncomfortable if something had to be discussed.
Then one day recently, I was outed as no longer being shy. A friend and I were discussing an event and she said she thought I would handle going to it better than her. I realized what she meant was that I was confident and outgoing enough to handle walking into an event at a new location where I didn’t know anybody. I pondered this for a few days.
I thought about it while I was working at a bingo as my son’s sports team volunteering commitment. Another volunteer told me about five times how working at the bingo was way out of her comfort zone and that all day she’d wondered if she should get out of it. I didn’t know how to get there, what I would be doing there and didn’t know anybody, but I introduced myself, learned my role and the evening was fine. I certainly hadn’t been so nervous as to consider backing out.
Then the other night, while away watching a sports practice for one of my kids, a stranger came over and sat down. We struck up a conversation. Soon I learned all about the sports her kids used to do, the blues/rock band they had formed, and how she grew up in Saint Vincent, an island in the Caribbean.
We even knew some of the same people in Camrose. At the end of the visit, she gave me her phone number and offered free tickets to watch her sons’ band perform at an upcoming concert. At home, I found Saint Vincent in the atlas and showed my kids. I realized, with all certainty, that 20-year-old me would not have had such an in-depth, interesting conversation with a complete stranger. Where had my shyness gone?
The first few weeks of January can be an interesting time as people are coming up with resolutions and ideas for how to be a better version of themselves. People are making plans to get in better shape, setting goals for the next year, and deciding how to make every day count.
I like the idea, though, that sometimes we have improved ourselves without even being aware of the change. Not being shy kind of snuck up on me and I like it. Life is much more interesting when I leave shyness behind.
Gilbert Edward Kroetsch
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother and uncle Gilbert Edward Kroetsch on January 15, 2025, in Daysland, at the age of 80 years.
Left to mourn his passing are his sister Sharon (Noel) Smith; niece Jodi (Clayton) Gurr; great-nephews Colten (Kylee) Gurr and Kyle Gurr; and Gib’s special companion Lois Lang.
Gilbert was born on February 11, 1944, to Edward and Nora Kroetsch, and farmed in the Heisler area for 69 years. He then retired to town and, in 2021, moved into Big Knife Villa in Forestburg. The staff and residents soon became his “new family”. This was where he met Lois and they enjoyed many happy times together.
Gib was a very kind, considerate, generous and honest man. He had a great sense of humour, bringing many laughs to us all over the years from his jokes to one-liners to whoopee cushions –anything for a laugh.
We would like to thank Dr. Huang, the staff at the Daysland Hospital, everyone at Big Knife Villa, and Lois for being such a faithful companion throughout his health struggles.
Cremation has taken place. As per Gilbert’s request, there will be no funeral. A private graveside service will take place in the spring.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
And some famous last words that Gib often said: “Here’s looking up your old … address!”
We will miss you Gilbert.
Dwayne Llewellyn Hammer
With heavy hearts, the family of Dwayne Llewellyn Hammer of Ryley, announce his passing on January 10, 2025, at the age of 71. Dwayne was born on June 4, 1953, to Edna and Robert Hammer of Tofield, AB.
Left to mourn are his wife Lorraine; children Ricky, Kim (Richard), Lisa (Jeff), Sonia (Roger) and Natasha (Shawn); sisters Darlene (Bryce) Albrecht and Elaine (Ron) Kallal; nieces and nephews Shannon, Jason, Michael, Kristy, Craig, Kelly, Cody, Angela, Tara and Kalin; as well as 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Edna; and brother Eldon Hammer.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Ryley Community Hall.
Love Mom, Dad and Brad
Wayne
Allan Fraser
July 31, 1938 ~ January 12, 2025
Wayne Allan Fraser passed away peacefully at the Louise Jensen Centre in Camrose, on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the age of 86 years.
Wayne was born in Wetaskiwin, on July 31, 1938, to Bill and Pearl Fraser. He grew up with his parents and siblings on the family farm in the Westerose/Ma-Me-O Beach area west of Wetaskiwin. He worked in the oilfields as a young man before becoming an electrician. He and his beloved wife of 62 years Doris (Freiman) lived in Wetaskiwin before they moved to Camrose in 1973, with their three sons.
Wayne was always willing to lend a hand when asked and had a great sense of humour. Wayne loved sports and enjoyed playing and watching sports of any kind. He particularly enjoyed golf, baseball, curling and stock car racing. He was also his sons’ and grandchildren’s greatest cheerleader at their football, hockey, and ball games. Wayne was also an avid gardener. He was very proud of the huge crop of tomatoes he grew each year, and his flowers were always something to see. Wayne had a soft spot for animals and loved to work with wood. He spent many hours in his garage/shop working on his latest project.
Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his sons Kevin (Joanne), Blaine (Vivian) and Darren; grandchildren Ashley (James) Chisholm, Garrett Fraser (Holly Stockall), Dillon Fraser and Brandon Fraser; and great-grandchildren Sawyer and Avery Fraser. He also is survived by his sister Barb Huehn of Camrose; sistersin-law Judy Fraser and Betty (Dwayne) Brandly; brothers-in-law Lionel Ekroth and Lawrence (Donna) Freiman; and numerous nephews and nieces. Wayne was predeceased by his wife Doris; parents Bill and Pearl Fraser; brothers Calvin, Jack and Ken Fraser; and sister Gladys Ekroth.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Grace Lutheran Church, 5306-50 Avenue, Camrose, officiated by Pastor Ron Chetney.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Wayne’s memory may be made to the Emmaus Lutheran Cemetery Society, KidSport Camrose, or the University of Alberta Hospital Burn Unit.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com
Phone 780-672-2121
“Dedicated service since 1906”
Katherine Busenius
April 21, 1929 ~ January 10, 2025
Katherine Busenius of Hay Lakes, formerly of Busby, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the age of 95 years. She is survived by her children Neil (Sandra) Busenius, Fran (Dean) Madell and Helen (Gary) van ter Meij; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and siblings Mike Ott and Anne (Er Hardt) Fenske. She was predeceased by her first husband Herman; second husband Walter; parents Frank and Kathrina; brother Frank; and sister Adel.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Hay Lakes. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Battle River Community Foundation – Walter and Katherine Busenius Fund or to a charity of one’s choice.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com
Phone 780-672-2121
“Dedicated service since 1906”
Bart Orr started with Burgar Funeral Home after the loss of his father James Orr to ALS in the fall of 2009. John Person and Cam Parker recognized something unique in Bart during the arrangements while planning for his dad’s funeral. A few months following James’ service, they asked him if he would consider joining them at Burgar Funeral Home and become a funeral director
After owning and operating his own electrical business in the Camrose, Bawlf, Rosalind and Daysland areas for many years, he welcomed the opportunity, as well as the honour to become a funeral director with Burgar Funeral Home. As with many of the families we serve, Bart’s family has been served over multiple generations with compassion by Burgar Funeral Home.
Bart and Karen have three children Hayley, Jilisse and Bobby, who are active in sports, their community, and the St. Francis Xavier parish in Camrose. The son of James and Connie (Wolbeck) Orr, Bart grew up on a farm south of Bawlf, where he completed his schooling. After high school, he was off to Lethbridge University and then to Edmonton and Sherwood Park for his electrical apprenticeship. He then returned back home, where his heart had always been, to start his electrical business serving the people in the communities he knew and loved.
It was back home at Bawlf where Bart met his wife Karen, the daughter of Jim and Rita (Yuha) McTavish. Karen has been a dental hygienist in Camrose for nearly 20 years.
Bart is very proud of the history of service that Burgar Funeral Home has been known for since 1906. Serving our community and its families is his passion. Bart continues to build on the longstanding reputation of excellence, that is what makes up our past, and continually strives to maintain that same level of service by himself and his staff, long into the future.
Contact our office: 780-672-2121
Visit our website: www.burgar funeralhome.com
Edward Phillip Volk
February 13, 1932 ~ January 10, 2025
Edward Phillip Volk of Heisler, Alberta, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the age of 92 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Josephine Volk; children Cary (Alvin) Wakefield, Annette (Robert) Jones, Deb (Ed) Zwack, Brenda (Myron) Badry, Floyd (Sharon) Volk, Susanne (David) Wolbeck, Randy Volk and Mark (Lori) Volk; twenty grandchildren; thirty-nine great-grandchildren; siblings Donald (Evelyn) Volk, Arnold (Geraldine) Volk and Carol (Jerry) Ryan; and sister-in-law Janice Volk.
Edward was predeceased by his parents Mike and Margaret; sisters Helen (Pat) Rothe and Sr. Margaret Volk SSND; and brothers Ralph Volk and Wilfred (Caroline) Volk.
A Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at St. Martin Roman Catholic Church with Father Danial DSouza as celebrant.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Edward’s memory may be made to Heisler Cemetery Fund or to Providence Place.
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Mathew Hiram Astley
September 12, 1984 ~ December 25, 2024
Gone but never forgotten, Matt was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him. See you on the other side, brother. RIP
A celebration of life will be held for Mathew at the Days Inn Camrose Norsemen banquet hall on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to come celebrate our memories with him and each other.
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Our 14th province
By Arnold Malone
There is a chap that lives south of us, in Washington DC. He has a white house. He talks a lot. Recently, he has been talking about Canada becoming the 51st state.
Now, there are citizens in the USA–likely a minority–who think that would be a good idea. Here in Canada, the overwhelming majority of citizens are horrified by the thought.
This article is to offer doubt for those who might think such an arrangement would be a good idea. We Canadians have considerable advantages over the USA. That guy, down south, has it all backwards. Americans would be better off if they became Canadian.
Of course, Americans will need to wait their turn. Our respect for the people of Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut would certainly have provincial priority over the USA. Therefore, USA would have to wait their turn to become our 14th province.
Here is part of a list of reasons why Americans would love to be Canadian.
1. Americans would welcome a less awkward system for governing with less divisive procedures that block legislative progress.
2. They would find it refreshing to get rid of those darn midterm elections. With the current system in the US, they always are campaigning for an election, which leaves too little time for thoughtful governing.
3. Canadian elections must be offered and completed within 36 to 50 days. USA elections bullhorn their insults for a year and a half, then have an election, then govern for a year, then repeat.
4. They could finally get rid of that silly thing called an Electoral College. It was established in 1787, when it was held that an uneducated voter might not know how to make a proper choice. So, a few so-called wise people would consider the public’s vote, but submit what they thought would be a better selection. If Americans were Canadian, then their vote would be counted directly. No wise guys watering down democracy.
5. The chap who keeps talking about Canada becoming the 51st state thinks that we would love the idea because our taxes would be lower. His tax comment is true. However, that fellow forgot to consider that if you take what an American pays in taxes and then add on what they must pay for private health insurance, then the Canadian and USA costs are close to the same. That, of course, sets aside that 20 million Americans have no health coverage of any sort.
6. By being Canadian, USA government workers, across all 50 states, could quit being scared out of their boots while the Senate and the House of Representatives debate overextending government financing for weeks until some midnight deadline is reached, allowing the government to pay workers for the work they have already done.
7. If the USA were to become Canadian, they would enjoy a better education. Canadian schools rank fourth in the world in the disciplines of literacy, math and science, considerably ahead of America. The USA has many wonderful universities. They also have a long list of crap universities. In Canada, each province has an accreditation system to establish a standard for being called a college or a university. The USA has no such oversight. In the USA, any person or group can start a university. The USA has a long list of universities that offer a degree worth only the same value as the paper it is printed on. You may have heard of Trump University?
My next article will continue with the list showing how happy Americans would be if only they had some of the advantages that we Canadians enjoy.
Rosalind Ag Society presents their last dinner theatre
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Dale Adam sitting and Trent Langille standing are two of the cast members whom guests will get to see on the stage in Rosalind Ag Society’s last dinner theatre performance after nearly 32 years of shows.
By Adan Shaikh
Rosalind Ag Society is presenting the last ever dinner theatre show at the Rosalind Community Hall from January 24 until the 26.
“We chose Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Keelring for this year’s play because this was the very first play we ever performed here in Rosalind back in 1992. We thought it would be nice to perform our first play as our last one, go out with a bang,” shared Ken Valgardson.
Ken has directed every play since 1992, and has also been involved as a cast member. The reason behind them deciding not to continue doing more performances in Rosalind is simple: the volunteer-run production has come to a natural end.
“It’s just run its course. It is completely volunteer run, the meals are prepared by the Rosalind Ag Society, the cast and crew are volunteers as well. Everybody is just ready to go a different way, after this one last show,” Ken commented.
“We have such a good group, the cast actually did a lot of the directing themselves this year. We all contribute in whichever way we can,” said Ken, highlighting how the dinner theatre has brought the community together over the years.
The cast of 13 is excited to bring this year’s production to the stage.
“When the audience gives a round of applause or a standing ovation to the cast, to see the adrenaline and the excitement they get from performing makes me so happy,” reflected Ken.
Arsenic and Old Lace is a dark comedy filled with suspense and humour. The play follows the peculiar yet seemingly ordinary Brewster family, whose eccentricities go far beyond what they portray. The play draws audiences into
a world where lovable characters and sharp dialogues create a roller coaster of laughter and intrigue. This play is perfect for those who enjoy clever storytelling and mystery.
“Make sure you wear waterproof makeup, you will be laughing a lot,” advised Ken.
On Friday, January 24, and Saturday, January 25, doors will open at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., and the play begins at 8 p.m. The seating will be assigned.
On Sunday, January 26, a matinee show will be performed at 2 p.m.
Tickets will be available at the door, but advance tickets are also available at Candler Art Gallery in Camrose and Nutrien in Rosalind.
“Dinner theatre, over the years, has gotten the Rosalind community interested in theatre and plays. It all started in 1992, when I was teaching here in Rosalind, and I got 100 tickets to go see Phantom of the Opera in Calgary. We started the dinner theatre to raise funds to get the kids to Calgary to watch the play,” explained Ken.
A community theatre that started a way to help quickly turned into a bi-annual tradition from there and, over the years, they have taken the stage in Rosalind many times. It has been a project that has brought audiences from all over Camrose County to the Village of Rosalind and has promoted a love for the theatrical arts in the community.
As the curtains close on their last show, the memories that the cast and crew have created within the community will continue to live on in the hearts of many. The play this year will not just be a great form of entertainment, but an epic reminder of the importance of arts and culture in our communities.
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Ole Uffda Loppet ski event
By Murray Green
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Trojans ready for hoops
By Murray Green
The École Camrose
Composite High School (ÉCCHS) Trojans are ready to ramp up its basketball season.
“We’ve come to the midpoint of our school and athletic year and we’ve had lots to celebrate so far. Our football program is back in 12-man and they finished a respectable fifth place. We sent a golfer to provincials for the second year in a row. Our cross-country running was once again the dominate 3A team in the central zone winning the 3A zone championship for the fifth consecutive year. It’s silver zone medals all around for our four high school vol-
leyball teams. Our basketball programs are also well underway. Our senior boys remain undefeated with two tournament wins under their belts, as well as our junior boys won their home tournament,” recapped athletic director Graeme Thain.
“We have lots to look forward to as the second half of our school and athletic year gets underway. All six of our basketball teams will be well into their season with lots of league games and tournaments to play. Our curling teams will also be heading to their area tournament in early February. Looking further into the second half of the year, our badminton teams will be getting ready to play.”
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Pursuant to Section 606 of th e Municipal Gove rnment
Ac t, th e Council of Camrose County gi ves notice that it ha s gi ve n Firs t Re ading to Bylaw No. 1555 to amend La nd Use Bylaw No 1541
Th e purpos e of this Bylaw is for a municipal rese rve closure for all of Plan 5821BK , Block R, Ke lsey Th e intent is to remove th e rese rve designatio n to allow for th e sale of th e proper ty
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DEATHS
Dwayne Llewellyn Hammer, of Ryley, formerly of Tofield, on January 10, at 71 years of age.
Edward Phillip of Heisler, on January 10, at 92 years of age.
Katherine Busenius of Hay Lakes, formerly of Busby, on January 10, at 95 years of age.
Laurie “Lawrence” Francis Wancho of Grimshaw, formerly of Round Hill, on January 11, at 82 years of age.
Wayne Allan Fraser of Camrose, formerly of Wetaskiwin, on January 12, at 86 years of age.
Nalbert Raymond Marchand of Onoway, on January 12, at 74 years of age.
Gilbert Edward Kroetsch of Forestburg and Daysland, formerly of Heisler, on January 15, at 80 years of age.
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Augustana sports fight for playoff spots
By Murray Green
The second half of the season of sports has arrived at the University of Alberta Augustana Campus for the 2024-25 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference year.
Hockey
Augustana Vikings host the first place SAIT Trojans on January 24 at 7 p.m. in the next home game. They also play on January 25 in Camrose at 2 p.m.
Volleyball
The Augustana women’s team split a weekend series with the NAIT Ooks on January 10 and 11.
NAIT won the first match 3-0. The Vikings were led by Hadley Ziemmer with 10 kills, Kari White with 14 assists and Taryn Watson with 10 digs.
Augustana won the rematch 3-1 with Ziemmer and Watson recording 17 kills each, Phaedra Bruens added 39 assists and Racqual Lussier had 13 digs in the win.
The Vikings are in fifth place with five wins in 11 matches. Augustana hosts the ACAC championships on February 20 to 22.
On the men’s side, the Vikings beat NAIT 3-2 in the opening match and won 3-0 in the rematch.
In the first set of games, Devon Nazarchuck led with 12 kills, Caelum Hartman counted 31 assists and Joel Smith added nine digs.
In the second match, Nazarchuck smashed 15 kills, Hartman added 32 assists and Smith recorded seven digs.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Vikings were battling with Briercrest this past weekend.
The Vikings are tied for fourth place with six points.
Augustana hosts King’s on January 24 at 6 p.m. for the women’s team and 8 p.m. for the men’s squad in the next home games.
Basketball
The Vikings women’s team lost 69-62 and 68-42 to the NAIT Ooks in the series.
Mackenzie Mrazik led the Vikings with 12 points and Mallory Ogilvie chipped in with 11 points in support in the first game.
In the rematch, Mrazik was the scoring leader for Augustana with nine points and Grace Meyer added eight.
The Vikings are in sixth place with a 2-10 record.
The Vikings men’s team also dropped both games to NAIT, 96-66 and 90-60.
Jonathan Gomes led the offence with 14 points and Tanton Mueller chipped in with 13 in the first contest.
By Murray Green
In the second meeting, Gomes stepped up for 21 points and Brett Marlow counted 10.
Augustana is in sixth place with two wins in 12 games.
The Vikings host King’s Eagles on January 25 at 6 and 8 p.m. in the next home games.
Curling
Augustana women’s team have a 1-4 record. The men’s rink is at 0-4.
The second bonspiel was on January 17 to 19 in Edmonton, hosted by Concordia. The ACAC championships are in Red Deer on February 7 to 9.
Indoor track
Augustana track athletes will be at a Concordia University hosted event on January 25.
The second event is in Red Deer on February 15 and the third in Lethbridge on March 1. The championships will be in Edmonton on March 15 and 16 at the U of A Pavillion.
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