Design submitted by 5-Star Home Solutions for the return of the new and improved Camrose Fairgrounds grandstand.
The Board and Management of Camrose Regional Exhibition are pivoting to take the organization in an exciting and renewed direction Knowing that the history of Camrose is well rooted in the vital role played by agriculture, combined with the CRE’s quarter-century of success as an outdoor entertainment venue, a new vision has rapidly taken shape involving an underutilized piece of land at Rudy Swanson Park With a keen awareness of the longstanding rural support of east central Albertans, the CRE’s focus of tomorrow is a return to the 52-acre Exhibition Grounds which the City of Camrose was famous for in the 1920s through to the 1970s . The first step in this exciting journey will be construction of a replica grandstand and racetrack, enhanced for safety and sight lines, immediately north and northeast of the existing Max McLean Arena The location will bring the return of racing (auto, individual and snowmobile), livestock shows and sales, outdoor rock, country, blues and jazz concerts, and creative options for tourism Building permits have been approved in principle and design work of the modernized grandstand as a new and inviting outdoor festival site is at stage two of the three-step process . See additional details on page 16 of this edition…
The original exhibition grounds were the site of Camrose Summer Fair.
Bloom ’N Deals, a new thrift store by CWSS
By Adan Shaikh
The Camrose Women’s Shelter Society (CWSS) is opening a new thrift store in downtown Camrose called Bloom ’N Deals, located at 4912-50 Street (Main Street).
Since 1985, CWSS has been helping women and children in the community who are fleeing interpersonal violence and abuse, are homeless, or are in a temporary crisis, helping approximately 450 women and children each year. The shelter serves Camrose and the surrounding area, and many of the clients continue to use the outreach services, well after their departure from the shelter.
During the startup phase, Bloom ’N Deals is recruiting any and all volunteers who are willing and able to assist. The sole purpose of the store is to return all proceeds to the Camrose Women’s Shelter.
According to a 2023 to 2024 report, 59 per cent of shelters reported that the lack of essential government funding was the biggest challenge facing prevention and outreach programs with 33 per cent of shelters reporting cutting programs in the next year.
“CWSS is no different
than other shelters in the province. Many shelters, including Camrose, rely heavily on fundraising to supplement and assist with the continuation of vital outreach and support programs. Camrose is a very generous community; and every dollar donated to the shelter is appreciated, especially in such financially difficult times. We had to get creative, and think of other ways to fundraise in a community saturated with need,” said Nora-Lee Rear, executive director of CWSS.
“Bloom ’N Deals is thought of as a way for folks to shop to support CWSS,” she continued.
As of April 8, donations will be accepted at the back door of the Bloom ’N Deals store located at 491250 Street, between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday. CWSS board director Lynn Horsman has taken on the volunteer role of starting up this project for the women’s shelter. For information on volunteering at Bloom ’N Deals, and supporting this new endeavor, call Lynn at 780781-3367.
Items that can be donated include: clothing, shoes, small housewares, tools, books, games and
toys.
“Training will be provided to every volunteer so they know what tasks will be required of them. Initially, volunteers are required for sorting, accepting donations at the back door, cleaning, and helping us to set up the store for opening day. It is going to take a lot of hands to open this store, but I believe Camrose will help us do it,” shared Lynn.
Watch for more information about Bloom ’N Deals opening day in the next few weeks on the Camrose Women’s Shelter website at camrosewomen shelter.org or on CWSS’s social media.
“Bloom ’N Deals will serve as a way to support the Camrose Women’s Shelter but also provide a new place for locals to shop. We hope that the community will accept this as another way to support a great cause and be as excited about it as we are,” shared Nora-Lee.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the shelter’s 24-hour crisis line at 1-877-672-1010 or 780-672-1035.
Stretch, ground, breathe–not an April Fools’ joke
April Fools’ Day trivia:
I’ve written a Reflections column for every Tuesday since January 6, 2015. This year–2025–is the first time that April 1 has fallen on a Tuesday. Happy April Fools’ Day!
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I wish some of what’s going on in the world were just an April Fools’ Day joke. You know the world is turbulent when “the world” comes up during a medical appointment.
Recently, after years of stability, my blood pressure shot up.
I was surprised. As far as I could tell, I wasn’t upset or stressed. I’d just had a pleasant 45 minutes in the medical clinic’s waiting area, reading a book. I actually enjoyed the 45-minute wait, peacefully reading my book.
So why had my blood pressure suddenly shot up to higher than it has been for years?
My physician said, “Maybe it’s because of all that’s going on in the world.”
She may have been right. So–in case you too are feeling a little more stressed than was typical, say, two years ago or even two months ago–here are three practices that might help you feel a bit calmer, at least for a few minutes…
Disclaimer: I’m not any kind of expert–just sharing three practices I’ve stumbled across that seem helpful for me.
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Stretch. Do whatever you can do to stretch every part of your body. If you can, lift your arms as high as they can reach–and then reach a bit higher. Stretch your arms to the sides as far as you can and then a bit further. If you’re able, bend down to touch as close as you can get to your toes, and then push up your back so you’re stretching all the muscles from your shoulders to your bum.
Sit in a chair and stretch out your legs as far as you can. Move your feet forward and backward so you stretch both the front and back of your legs. Move your legs apart and together–like scissors–so you stretch the inside and outside of your legs. Then stand up and stretch your whole body in any way that feels good to you.
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Ground. Imagine or pretend that you have roots that go down and down and down into the earth. Imagine those roots stretching out and out and out. Imagine those roots are like the roots of a banyan tree, which can go on for miles. Imagine that your roots can take in that earth energy that grows plants and gives life to animals. Imagine you can even feel yourself taking in the life-giving energy of the earth and resting on the earth.
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Breathe. I know, you’re already breathing or you couldn’t be reading this! But here’s a way of breathing that may help you reconnect with your body and distract your mind from troubling thoughts.
First, breathe in really deeply, right down to your abdomen. Hold that in-breath while you mentally count to four (or six or eight if you really want to get into it). Then breathe out, slowly and completely, and hold that empty space while you mentally count to four (or six or eight).
While you’re holding that empty space, begin to relax your body, from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet. Intentionally slow down your breathing and continue that pattern. Breathe in and hold, breathe out and hold, while you keep relaxing your body.
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These exercises won’t change what’s happening in your personal world or the larger world. They will give your mind something to do besides fret. They may also help you feel calmer and maybe even stronger. That in turn will enable you to deal more effectively with whatever you need to deal with in your world.
Can’t do harm and may do some good. Happy coping!
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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.
Park school
Imagine you as being the person to diligently save up a down payment for a home, or using your retirement savings to methodically search for and choose a quiet residentialzoned neighbourhood in a residential park-like area of the City of Camrose for your next stage of life. Now imagine the day when the City notifies you with their intent to rezone the desirable and peaceful area you call home to allow multiple ATCO-style trailers to be moved into your neighbourhood for up to a ten-year period.
Such is the case for many people/families in their chosen Elizabeth Heights Park area of Camrose. Now, think of the vehicle impact to you and your neighbours with student dropoffs/pickups by students and from staff who use vehicles daily. (Please note that your own prized neighbourhood could be equally chosen for rezoning from Parks and Recreation District to an Industrial District). Can you see how your property would be less desirable for resale, or everyday living?
CSCN is poised to move multiple trailers into the Elizabeth Heights Park residential area of Camrose during summer 2025, from Sherwood Park, for the purposes of their temporary school. These trailers would remain in place until funding can be successfully sourced to build a permanent school; location and timeline uncertain.
This rezoning of this area (or any other area of the City) does not stop at the prospect of oilfield style, industrial-looking trailers, dozens of students and usual school-day traffic. Post rezoning of this area, or potentially yours if Elizabeth Heights Park doesn’t become the approved “home” for this initiative, opens the door for a place for slurpies, a pub on the corner, another pizza place or, as a current Camrose resident, use your own imagination and insert other future possibilities here.
I contest that the onus should be on City council and administration to allow this school to be situated on land already zoned for such an initiative.
If you agree with logic, or want to support logic, protect your own residential neighbourhood from being rezoned for CSCN’s ambition, or simply feel the need to learn more yourself on this matter, please attend the information session at City Hall at 5 p.m. on April 7. Or call any Camrose council member. The clock is ticking on this important community matter.
Richard Riexinger, Camrose
Banking business
According to the Oxford Canadian Dictionary, “carnage” is “the killing of many people, animals, usually with much bloodshed.” The letter does not explain why such a cruel and ridiculously inappropriate adjective should be applied to our new prime minister.
The letter claims that while Mark Carney was governor of the Bank of England (2013-20), the value of the British pound (vs. the US dollar) fell from 1.55 to 1.30, a drop of 30 per cent. No. A drop of 0.25 from 1.55 is 16 per cent, about half of what the letter claims.
The letter claims that when Carney became governor of the Bank of Canada (2008), the Canadian dollar was about on par with the US dollar, but when he left the Bank of Canada (2013) the Canadian dollar had shrunk to about 0.70. According to xe.com, the Canadian and US dollars were about on par during the whole time Carney was governor of the Bank of Canada [with the exception of time of the financial crisis (2008-09)].
Currency exchange rates are set by supply and demand. The money market is a whimsical, but potentially high-stakes, game played by rich people who could be doing much more socially useful and beneficial things with their money. The Bank of Canada/ Bank of England/etc. takes actions, including providing information, that attempt to influence–but do not determine–the relative strength of its country’s currency. As the letter indicated, the currency exchange rate cannot be said to be the result of the bank’s, or its governor’s, actions. The slight decline of the value of the British pound occurred primarily during the economic upheaval caused by Brexit and may well have been minimized by bank governor Carney.
John Olson, Camrose
Woke ideologies
Thank you, Mr. Hoff, for your thought provoking take on the election of Mark Carney to the position of Canada’s 24th prime minister and for voicing your concerns about the future of our country.
It is unclear what you mean exactly by “woke ideologies” of French Canadians and the Great Lakes hub threatening western Canada. I have never fully understood the meaning of the word woke, nor how the word itself has come to be used so pejoratively by so many people. I did some digging and have learned that woke has its origins in early
to mid-century US vocabulary among Black Americans, referring specifically to racial discrimination. UBC political science professor of race, ethnicity and politics, Dr. Terri Givens explains that woke originated as a term of vigilance. Growing up black in Spokane, Washington, Dr. Givens explains that woke meant “we need to wake up to the fact that discrimination is happening to us.” Unfortunately, the term has since become a “blunt instrument of the right.” Woke is now used mockingly when referring to broader social issues such as sexism, poverty, white supremacy and challenges facing LGBTQ people, to name a few (www.cbc.ca/news). Are these the woke ideologies that you are referring to, Mr. Hoff? I would be more concerned about the enthusiastic endorsement of Trump’s hatefilled, anti-woke ideologies by Alberta’s premier, and the leader of the CPC. These are the real threats to the future of Canada. Elbows up, Mr. Hoff. Janet McGeer, Camrose
Disappointing letter
I was quite disappointed and very unimpressed with a letter which Rob Hill wrote in the March 25 edition of this paper. I have one question for you, Mr. Hill. Which job are you saying that Mark Carney is applying for? All of his experience, which is impressive, is perfect if he was applying to be the finance minister.
If he wants to continue being the prime minister of Canada, he better show that he can lead our country through these difficult times for the next four years. Mr. Hill, you wrote, “He could literally get any job he wanted in financial circles anywhere in the world,” a quote by Don Drummond, a former TD Bank chief economist who also said, “Carney is a giant on the international front.”
My second question is how can the role of prime minister and the role of financial advisor be the same? May I remind you that Carney has no experience as a political person. Will you hire the bookkeeper of a company as the CEO of a company? The Liberals might have been fooled into voting this man with only 150,000 of the 400,000 possible voters within the Liberal membership. Does this bother you that something is going on behind the scenes? Your reasoning for why Carney is the perfect selection in my view is out to lunch along with the rest of the Liberal party who placed this man at the helm of their sinking ship. Lorne
Schaaf named top junior Kodiaks RBC ambassador
By Murray Green
The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) in partnership with The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) announced the 2024-25 RBC AJHL Community Ambassadors. The selected players have been nominated in recognition of their exemplary commitment to the community.
In Camrose, the Kodiaks biggest community supporter has been AJ Schaaf this season. Almost anyone of
the Kodiaks could have been nominated because they do a lot of things in the community, but AJ stood out as the biggest contributor.
The RBC AJHL Community Ambassadors are keen to give back through volunteerism and inspire their team members to contribute to the community in meaningful ways. Two nominees will be selected as the recipients of a $1,000 scholarship from RBC.
For each power play goal scored during the 2024-25 AJHL regular season, the AJHL in conjunction with RBC will donate $2 to Food Banks Alberta, resulting in a total of $1,056 this season.
The AJHL is currently in the first round of playoffs. Each series is a bestof-seven with the highest placed seed playing the lowest placed seed in the division.
through the pages of e Booster
• After growing her hair long for three years, seven-year-old Ashli Lindholm went to Stage I Salon owner/stylist Shawna Vos and asked for a cut. Ashli has decided to give her hair to Wigs for Kids, an Ontario organization that makes wigs for children who have cancer. The idea of using her hair to help others made perfect sense to Ashli, described by her mother, Lori, as a “very generous and caring” kid who is always concerned about friends.
• Six new volunteer advocates for Camrose and District Victim Services received graduation certificates after completing more than eighty hours of training in areas ranging from bereavement, sexual assault, communication, family violence, court procedures, victim impact statements and home and business security Receiving graduation certificates were: Anne Staal, Mike Dunnigan, Angela Sutcliffe, Carol Cherry, Rosemary Snider and Sharon Anderson.
• Beaver Lumber received a Neighbourhood Youth Centre certificate of appreciation for providing employment under the Skills for Work program. Accepting the certificate from Skills for Work program participant Martin Sharp was Beaver Lumber hardware manager Vikki Stang Major goal of the Skills for Work program is to assist youth to acquire practical skills to increase their employability through life management skills, communication, decision making, goal setting, time management, resumé writing and work experience.
• Forty-five students from Camrose Composite High School left for a two-week tour of Paris and Northern France. They were accompanied by three CCHS teachers: Leon Lohner, group leader, Jack Ross and Edith Dayton. The tour is a special project which qualifies the students to receive three high school credits authorized by CCHS in cooperation with the Department of Education. Participating students pay the greater part of the cost of the trip themselves.
• The Terry Hoffman rink from Wetaskiwin emerged winner of the Camrose Open Bonspiel and the Duff Layton’s Men’s Wear trophy for the winner of the first event. Duff Layton presented the trophy to skip Terry Hoffman, third Harold Parfett, second Doug Linden and lead Allan Besler.
• Incumbent Gordon Stromberg was re-elected MLA for the Camrose Constituency when election results were tallied. Stromberg, P.C. had 6,675 votes; Ray Reid, Social Credit had 1,408; and David Moore, N.D.P. had 1,124. Stromberg was first elected to the Legislature in August, 1971 and has been returned for a second term.
Kodiaks end series with Canucks
By Murray Green
PRACTICAL NURSE DIPLOMA (LPN)
Camrose Kodiaks came out of the gate firing on all cylinders in its first home playoff contest in the opening round of the Alberta Junior Hockey League playoffs.
The Kodiaks led 3-0 after the opening period and recorded a 12-2 shot margin advantage at one point, both of the Calgary shots came on the power play.
Bowen Grycan led the charge with two goals and captain Owen Lansing added a single marker to give the Kodiaks the lead.
In the middle frame, Calgary fought back with two tallies, but the Kodiaks clawed their way back to a two-goal lead with two markers from Spencer Masters. The first one was on the power play.
The Canucks poured the pressure on in the third, scoring twice.
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Make sure you vote in the 45th election
By Murray Green A Canadian election, the 45th general election, has been called for April 28.
In Canada, you vote for the person in your constituency and the party with the most wins in ridings forms the next government, based in Ottawa.
your address information, or call 1-800-463-6868 or 1-800-361-8935 (TTY) for assistance.
Vote on Campus is offered for four days, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check the list of participating campuses to find the one nearest you, April 13 to 16.
If you cannot vote on April 28, or prefer a different date, you can vote in advanced polls, which begin on Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m.
If you’re registered, you should receive a voter information card in the mail. It tells you where and when you can vote. If the name and address on your card are correct and you meet the eligibility criteria stated on the card, you’re ready to vote. Bring this card with you, along with accepted ID, to make the voting process easier.
If you don’t get a voter information card, or the information on the card is incorrect, your voter information may not be up to date. Use the Online Voter Registration Service to check your registration, register or update
Advance polling stations are open for four days, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from April 18 to 21. Check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service to find your polling station.
Special ballot voting is offered in acute care facilities, such as hospitals. April 22 is the deadline to apply to vote by mail. You will vote using the special ballot process.
At press time, two candidates are running in the Battle River-Crowfoot riding that covers the City of Camrose and the Camrose County areas. Incumbent Damien Kurek will be representing the Conservatives and Jonathan Bridges will be representing the People’s Party of Canada.
Camrose branch of Alberta Genealogical Society will host two interesting workshops
By Adan Shaikh
Genealogy is the study of family history and lineage. It plays an important role in understanding personal identity and cultural heritage. By learning more about their ancestors, people can gain insight into how their experiences shaped the present, and learn about their family history. Genealogy can create a sense of belonging in the society.
In Alberta, the Camrose Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society promotes the importance of genealogy by promoting family history research and educational resources. It offers resources such as birth, marriage and death indexes from 1905 to 1945, and cemetery information from Camrose and area.
“We concentrate on education and sharing. Family historians love to talk about their discoveries and our meetings give everyone who wants the opportunity a chance to tell the stories about their research. We invite community members to attend a couple of meetings with us to see if they would like to join our society,” shared Janine Carroll, member of the Camrose branch.
“This year is our 25th anniversary. We will have a member celebration likely in September, when we will invite current and past members to join us and participate,” she commented.
This year, the Camrose
branch will also be hosting two community-wide workshops, one in April and then in October.
The first workshop will take place April 12 at the Camrose Public Library from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. In this free workshop, attendees will hear from past president of the Manitoba Genealogical Society, Gordon McBean. McBean’s topic for this class will be Where have all the obits gone? He will also host a Q&A to answer any questions.
Next the participants will hear from Charlotte Curtis, a member of the Camrose branch. Charlotte will share her extensive community history project Obituaries and Eulogies of Flagstaff County.
At 1 p.m., another member from the Camrose branch, Adele Goa, will go over researching Norwegian ancestors.
“I have heard Adele’s presentation before and it is very interesting. Anyone researching in Norway will be fascinated and learn a lot. The early settlement in Camrose was primarily Scandinavian. Those researching their Norwegian heritage will find sources and resources to assist them in finding their roots,” said Janine.
There is no cost to attend this event, however, registration is required. For more information or to register, email president@ camr-abgenealogy.ca.
Battle of the Badges
Sparky took on hockey and scored for the Fire Department.
From left, Jenn and Alicia Stone held the sign up for the Camrose Police team.
Lauren and Fraiser Innes pose with K-9, the Camrose Police Service mascot.
Both teams showed their competitive sides in the friendly match. The Police were in the lead by seven points when someone decided to purchase some goals for the Fire team. All funds raised at this battle will go towards Special Olympics.
Attendees enjoyed a frisbee toss for a chance to win a prize.
Sparky and K-9 competed against each other during intermission.
It was a rough one on the ice, both squads went toe to toe, but the Police team had 19 penalties before the intermission. The onlookers enjoyed pizza and some blue and red donuts in the spirit of the battle.
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster
The Churchmice Players Society is o ering a limited number of SPONSORSHIPS TO
Students residing within the boundaries of the Battle River School Division, including home school students, and Our Lady of Mount Pleasant are eligible to apply The sponsorship is 50% of the program fees. Deadline is June 15, 2025. Eligibility requirements of Theatre Alberta Artstrek must be met. Please email churchmiceplayer@gmail.com for application form or more information.
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Kodiaks end series with Canucks
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Kodiaks’ goalie Wilson Maxfield stopped 31 of 35 shots fired his way, while his teammates blasted 31 shots on goal. They chased starting Calgary goalie Lukas Renaud from the net after the first period and Cruz Chase played the last two periods.
Camrose lost the fourth game of the series 5-2 when Calgary scored five straight tallies on March 26.
The Kodiaks scored the opening two markers when Jackson Schneider and Murray, on a power play, scored for Camrose in the first period. Then Calgary took over the game.
Kodiaks goalie Maxfield stopped 31 of 36 shots, Camrose recorded 31 shots on goal.
Camrose lost 4-2 and 9-4 to the Calgary Canucks in the first two games.
The Kodiaks started strong in the opening period with a Garrett Thom marker to take a 1-0 lead into the dressing room.
However, Calgary responded in the middle frame with a tally before Tyson Murray gave the Kodiaks the lead again.
Calgary rallied in the third period with three goals to win the game, the last goal was an empty-net goal.
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Kodiaks’ goalie Carter Capton turned away 40 of 43 shots directed his way, while his teammates fired 30 shots on goal.
That third period rally carried over to the next game as Calgary collected four goals in the opening period and added a fifth in the middle frame before Camrose could respond.
Nicholas Larkin scored on a power play opportunity to kick-start the Kodiaks’ offence. Sam Lozinski added another marker with the man advantage before the period ended to close the gap to 5-2.
Calgary rallied again in the third to score four goals and skate away with the victory to put them up 2-0 in the series. Lozinski, on another power play, and Murray both notched their second goal of the playoffs for the Kodiaks.
Camrose goalie Capton stopped 34 of 43 shots. The Kodiaks counted 31 shots on goal.
Bear facts
Camrose lost 5-2 on March 28 to wrap the series.
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Pro Coro Canada featured at Lougheed
By Murray Green
The Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre has a great lineup still to come this season.
The Lougheed Centre is celebrating its 10th anniversary. That means some of the hottest acts over the past 10 years will be returning to help celebrate the Lougheed Centre milestone.
Pro Coro Canada is bringing Requiem under the direction of conductor Michael Zaugg on Friday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m.
The German Requiem of music from Johannes Brahms is some of the greatest classical music.
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■ April 30 – from 6 to 8 p.m. (Grad Guest Ticke ts, pending availability)
Chicago blues featured at the Bailey Theatre
By Murray Green
The Bailey Theatre has a great lineup of shows planned for this season.
Michael Charles arrives from Australia, but is a Chicago Blues Hall of Fame member. His show is on April 5 at 8 p.m.
Charles has worked the Chicago blues circuit performing with Buddy Guy, Phil Guy, James Cotton, Eddy Clearwater, Junior Wells, George Baze and Jimmy Dawkins.
Eugene Onegin is an opera filmed at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet house and it will be shown at the Bailey on April 6 at 2 p.m.
When Onegin enters Tatyana’s orderly life, he appears to her like a character from her novels. The young, inexperienced woman falls head over heels in love with the urbane bon vivant. But he rejects her affection; his restless lifestyle is not suitable for a long-term relationship. Years later, the two meet again. The mature Tatyana has entered into a marriage of convenience with the much older Prince Gremin and has become a wealthy woman. How Taty-
ana and Onegin’s situations have changed; how will the former now respond to the latter’s passionate declarations?
Peter Rabbit will be joining the Bailey Film Series on April 16 at 7 p.m. A rabbit sneaks into a garden to steal food and he gets a new challenge with a new land owner.
Your favourite local band Godfrey Blaque will be back at the Bailey on April 19 at 8 p.m. They return with their great classic rock tunes from the ’60s and ’70s.
David Francey will be performing on April 25 at 7 p.m. A truly authentic folk singer, Francey is a documentarian of the working person who never imagined earning a living from his music. He has released 13 albums, won four JUNO awards.
Alternative Irish rock singer 0stella will be performing at the Bailey on April 26 at 8 p.m. in part of the Rose City Roots Music Society series.
Bailey Buckaroos return with a variety of country music on April 27 starting at 2 p.m.
“We are bringing Pro Coro back for the Easter season. Requiem is music for the dead, those who passed on. What is interesting with Brahms is that it is also quite celebratory as well. It is also a requiem for the living,” said Nick Beach, LPAC manager.
The Camrose and District Music Festival will be holding its Grand Concert on April 15 at 7 p.m. Enjoy the best performances from the week in one evening.
Heartstrings and Honkytonks is a concert featuring Clayton Bellamy, Dan Davidson, George Fox and Kalsey Kulyk. A special appearance from Jessie Bird is also planned on April 17 beginning at 6:45 p.m.
Camrose Composite Playhouse will be featuring One Stoplight Town theatre
a story about people from a town so small that you might drive through without taking a second look.
The Gift is a music event based on the words and music of Ian Tyson that will be featured on Wednesday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m.
The musicians, including Camrose’s own Tracy Millar, have worked on Tyson’s recorded music for several years.
“This is a celebration of his life and his music. This show features an allAlberta cast of musicians,” said Nick.
The ultimate tribute to Adele will be shown on May 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Ashley Borody, who looks and sounds like Adele, will provide the songs she made famous. She captures the essence of Adele’s signature
sound, which will leave you breathless. Ashley’s powerful voice is one of the most authentic Adele tributes.
The Legendary Patsy Cline Show will be featuring Amberley Beatty on May 27 at 7 p.m.
The sounds of the Eagles are back with Take it to the Limit on June 1 at 7:30 p.m. Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as some of Canada’s most talented musicians and vocalists bring to life your favourite Eagles hits.
The story of Tom Sawyer will be told on June 3 beginning at 7 p.m. This is Our Lady of Mount Pleasant drama department’s version of Mark Twain’s novel will bring back memories.
The annual Season Launch for the 2025-26 season will be held on June 12 at 7 p.m.
MUSICVILLE Murray Green, Camrose Booster Members of the Phoenix Academy Players in Camrose had fun singing and acting in Musicville, a children’s musical, on the Bailey
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Eugene Onegin
Filmed version of the Tchaikovsky Opera
Peter Rabbit
Free Family Film Night, based on the books by Beatrix Potter
Godfrey Blaque
Local favourites playing rock classic s
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of Canadian alt-rock with Irish stor ytelling and folk music
Camrose to host firefighting curling championships
By Murray Green
Camrose will be hosting the Alberta Firefighters Curling Association Championship at the Rose City Curling Club January 28 to 31, 2026.
Camrose County firefighter representatives Adrian Tobler of Rosalind, Merlin Bergquist of Bawlf and Mackenzie Young of Bawlf explained the event to council on March 25.
The Alberta Firefighters Curling Association Championship will be jointly hosted by the Bawlf, Rosalind and Camrose Fire Departments.
“I move that council provide a Category B Major Provincial Event sponsorship of $2,500 to the 66th Annual AFFCA Provincial Firefighters Curling Championship,” said councillor Don Simpson.
“This event brings together about 25 to 30 teams (for a period of four days) of
firefighters from across the entire Province of Alberta, all vying for the honour of representing our province at the CFFCA National Championships each year.
The firefighters who attend are all active or retired firefighters from both volunteer and full-time paid career fire departments and the curling skill ranges from beginner to experienced and well-seasoned.
The Canadian Firefighter Curling Association’s National Championship is the second oldest Canadian Curling Championship second only to the Canadian Brier,” said Young, in her presentation.
“The Alberta Firefighters Curling Association Provincial Championship has been hosted in a vast array of villages, towns and cities since 1959, but has not been hosted within Camrose County since 1993 and 1994. Bawlf, Rosalind
and Camrose Fire Departments are excited to be chosen to host the history rich event again in our region and have formed a host committee to organize the event,” she added.
“There will be an increase in economic, community pride along with visibility to the communities with about 130 firefighters descending into the communities. None of this is possible without the generous support of the communities through sponsorship. Based on budgeting information from previous host committees, we anticipate the operating budget required for this event to be estimated at $30,000,” Young reported as the chair of the committee.
“We would like to celebrate by hosting a spectacular event. This occasion will commemorate not only the love of curling, but the tremendous work our fire in-
dustry does across Alberta, while highlighting our incredible communities,” she continued.
This annual championship includes career and volunteer firefighters from departments throughout the province who range from experienced to beginner curlers.
“This competition promotes camaraderie amongst men and women who provide fire service to their communities, large and small, across Alberta. Since its inception, many teams have attended this event and have enjoyed the
hospitality of numerous different communities involved throughout the province,” said Young.
“Participants will have the opportunity to take in the surrounding communities and businesses between games and in the evenings. On the final evening, the award ceremonies and banquet will take place to celebrate not only the curling accomplishments of the bonspiel, but the exceptional work that these men and women do across Alberta and Canada in caring for their communities through the fire service.”
GOLDEN CURLERS
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Hal Strudwick’s team won the Adult Afternoon Curling League Memorial Bonspiel held March 11, 12 and 13, at the Rose City Curling Club. Team members, from left, are Sherry Bratrud (lead), Lavina Hill (second) and Hal Strudwick (skip). Missing is Norm Erickson (third). A good time was had by all participants and everyone is looking forward to next season.
Tax decision for annexed properties has been finalized
By Adan Shaikh
Camrose City council has passed their final verdict on the decision of a tax rate for the properties that were annexed in 2010.
In 2010, these properties were annexed to be considered part of the City of Camrose. The City was experiencing great growth and the administration had projected that the growth would continue, resulting into development towards the annexed area.
Unfortunately, this growth was only temporary and the City never grew at the rate that was projected. However, as a result of this annexation, property owners in the area were given a special tax rate which is lower compared to the properties outside of the annexed area, since they did not have access to certain amenities such as public transit, paved roads and sidewalks.
When this decision was made, City council had expected that by 2025, more services would be available to these properties and the tax rates would go back to being assessed annually like every other home in Camrose. When the growth never happened, it meant the property owners in this specific area will have to endure a huge increase in taxes at the end of the annexation period. A total of 11 residential properties are to be effected by the decision that was made at the March 24 council meeting.
Council was presented with three options:
First option
Tax the 2010 annexed properties the same as all other properties in the City, meaning their tax rate will increase in accordance with the current assessed property value. No special treatment will be given.
Second option
The council establishes a new subclass and offers the property owners a reduced, but fixed tax rate for the next three years, extending the previous taxation subclass by another three years.
Third option
Gradually increase taxes over the period of the next three years. This would provide some relief with the cost, but also impose the increase.
The verdict
City administration recommended option one and, after a lot of consideration, council decided to go with this option, which was to tax the annexed area properties the same as all other City properties. This means that annexed property owners will see an increase in their property taxes for 2025, a decision highly contested by the property owners because they feel that they do not receive the same level of service as those who live in Camrose.
“An annexation is a legal process where ‘map lines’ are redrawn based on the need of a municipality. These properties have been part of the City of Camrose for 15 years. To return them to the County would require a whole new process of the County requiring them back from the City for their future needs,” explained Travis Lantz, City manager of assessment.
“I think this is an unfair deal for those people who were annexed in 2010. We saw a growth spurt at the time of that decision, but then that growth tapered off. The thing I have trouble with is that I understand that the council does not want to do one-offs and I stand with them on that, but these people did not get the choice of having a line drawn around them. You cannot argue that they receive the same services as those who reside in the
City because they have the police, they had those services before the annexation. The impact is on their property values. While I understand where the council comes from, I still struggle with this decision,” commented councillor Kevin Hycha, who was in opposition of this option.
“At the February 24 meeting, I had brought forward the suggestion that any changes to the taxation level be attached to a development permit, based on when the development was to occur. That does not seem to work, it is not a possibility, so unfortunately I have to land on option one. I looked at the information closely to try to find evidence which could justify the reversal of the Order in Council (OiC) but I didn’t find any. The need for the development around these properties seems a long time away,” shared councillor Agnes Hoveland, who tried to look into how the annexation could be reversed and the line that was drawn around the properties could be erased.
“After a lot of reflection, reading and looking into this, I have concluded that I simply cannot support a one-off. I have never supported that in my time on the council. I looked into whether it was possible to reverse the annexation and looked for logical reasons for this being done and I could not find any.
“Unfortunately, we just can’t change the past, and the decisions that were made at that time were made in good faith. I don’t think there is any easy way to do this, but I do believe it is not fair to the residents or any previously annexed property owners to do this one-off, because of the doors for conflict that decision could open, which is why I will have to go with option one as well. I hope that my colleagues and I can come forward with some pol-
icy that we can adhere to moving forward to avoid these situations,” said councillor DJ Ilg.
The council voted and finalized the decision to not create a special subclass for the annexed properties but also acknowledged how difficult the decision was to make.
Reasoning
The justification shared in the agenda for the meeting states that option one aims to keep taxes fair for all citizens, the decision of tax rates for properties is an annual decision based on the property values of each property owner and the same rule applying to all citizens makes the most sense.
Some of the concern points brought forward by the annexed property owners included the level of service provided to them such as water and sewer services, and the City administration pointed out that water and sewer are not generally included in property tax to begin with.
This means no one is required to pay for utilities that they do not use. If the City had decided to provide the annexed properties with a lower tax rate, it could have opened the door for further conflicts to arise.
Neighbours of these properties, with a similar level of service, are already paying a significantly different amount for taxes. Another conflict this could have opened a door for was previously annexed property owners (who were annexed in 2001 for a five-year period which ended in 2005) could question why their special tax rates were not extended.
The decision made by council will increase the amount of property taxes the annexed property owners will pay by an estimated 70 to 100 per cent depending on the value of their property.
Track Vikings hosted championships
By Murray Green
The University of Alberta Augustana Campus hosted the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference track championships at the U of A Pavilion on March 15 and 16.
In the overall team event, Augustana placed sixth. They were ninth in women’s competition and fifth in men’s events.
Kali Skauge placed 19th in the women’s 60m and Paulina Dia Afonso followed her in 20th position in the qualifying heat with the top 16 advancing to the final.
In the 300m dash, Courtney Kirchner came in ninth place, while Lara Birkill was 21st, Reese MacGillivray crossed the line in 22nd, Kali Skauge was 23rd and Dia Afonso placed 27th.
In the women’s 600m, Birkill placed 13th. In the 1,000m event, Chloe Funnell came in 12th place. She also finished in ninth place in the women’s 1,500m for the Vikings, while Nola Clarke was 17th. Clarke came in 12th place in the 3,000m run.
The relay team of Skauge, Birkill, Funnell and Kirchner placed fifth in the 4x400m relay.
On the men’s side, in the 60m dash, Augustana was led by James Saly in 21st, Great Adeleye in 24th and Ewan Schellenberg in 26th place.
In the 300m dash, Nicholas Taylor crossed the line in 13th place, Juan Garzon in 22nd, Saly in 24th, Adeleye in 26th and Joe Mwatha in 27th.
In the men’s 600m run, Taylor came in fifth, Garzon was 13th and Mwatha was 21st.
In the 1,000m run, Reggie Williams placed sixth and Schellenberg placed 23rd.
In the men’s 1,500m run, Williams came in fourth, Schellenberg placed 17th.
In the 3,000m run, Williams was fourth and Schellenberg placed 14th.
The men’s relay team of Saly, Adeleye, Garzon and Taylor came in sixth in the 4x200m race and seventh in the 4x400m event with Mwatha in for Adeleye.
BRWA DONATION
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster Battle River Watershed Alliance received a generous donation of $5,000 from Camrose Energy. Pictured, from left, are Sheila Logelin, Susanna Bruneau, Kiara Abma and Sarah Skinner from the BRWA. Presenting the cheque is Denise Hawkins, right, from Camrose Energy.
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Appl ication su mmary
The Alberta Utilities Comm ission expects to receive an application from ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. to renew its franch ise agreement with the City of Camrose, following the subm ission deadline indicated below.
The franch ise agreement will, subject to further renewal, continue to allow ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. the exclusive right to deliver natu ral gas to the residents of Camrose for approximately ten years from the effective date of the franch ise agreement.
The franch ise fee rate rider percentage will remain the same at 32% effective July 1, 2025 The average mont hly franch ise fee for an average residential customer is forecast to remain at $16. 54
$5 0 if complete d be twee n May 12 – May 26 Notice of application to be filed for approval to renew the natural gas franchise agreement between the City of Camrose and ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd.
The franch ise fee is calculated based on dist ribution charges. An average residential customer uses about 105 gigajoules per year
You may send your object ions, concer ns about, or suppor t for the application in wr iting to the City of Camrose on or before Apri l 15, 2025 at:
The City of Camrose, Travis Bouck, 5204 -50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8 Phone: 780.672. 4426 Email: tbouck@cam rose.ca
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A beautiful display of watercolours
By Adan Shaikh
Watercolour is a popular but versatile medium. The transparency of the pigment mixed with water enables light to pass through, which creates a luminous effect that cannot be achieved with most other mediums.
Local artist Jackie Emmott has mastered watercolours, and she continues to learn more every day as she spends more time with her craft.
“I have always been creative ever since I was a kid. I took some art classes when I was a kid. Then I got busy with life, but when the pandemic hit, it was the perfect time to take art classes online. This is when I picked it up again and started painting professionally,” she shared.
The pandemic gave the mom of three some time to get back to her creative endeavours and the fruits of it are hard to look away from. She draws inspiration from nature and her many adventures with her family, and of-
ten finds beauty in everyday objects.
“I picked this medium because I love how you can blend the colours and sometimes it’s a little unexpected. You can paint the same thing twice but it will be different in some way. You can get funky textures and the way it blends is so unique every time. I also love how compact it is, you can travel with it. You don’t waste as much colour as some of the other mediums which makes it perfect for learning too,” shared Jackie.
Some of her best paintings are of fruits–her carefully painted pomegranates is one of her best pieces. One look at her work can draw the viewer in with its detail, making them feel calm. Jackie has a remarkable ability to transform ordinary elements into something visually dynamic.
When she first started painting again professionally in 2020, she took several online classes and explored various mediums.
“I like painting intuitively
now, compared to when I was learning where I was following more instructions and breaking it down into steps. But now I can just sit and paint as I go. Wet-on-wet is the most popular technique because you can get nice gradient colours with it but I use lots of different techniques on each piece,” commented Jackie.
Jackie’s work can be found in several art shows around Camrose and on her social media at www.instagram.com/jackieemmott. Her work is also currently on display at the Spotlight Bistro for the month of April.
For new artists wanting to explore their talents she has one piece of advice. “Always keep learning, the skills will naturally evolve as you go through your creative journey. Art is not about your work looking like the work of everyone else, but it’s about sharing your unique perspective with the world and sticking to it.”
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster
Jackie Emmott is a local watercolour artist who loves drawing inspiration from nature and daily objects. She has a gift for taking something as simple as a lemon and turning it into a beautiful painting.
Exhibition grounds to be r at Rudy Swanson Park
The land designated for this multi-million-dollar initiative is currently vastly under utilized. With kids of today more likely to play on smar tphones in their bedrooms rather than lace up to chase a soccer ball on the pitch on a cold and w indy May evening, it became a no-brainer for Camrose City Council and administration decision-makers to free up this desirable parcel of flat terrain currently home to soccer in the spring months.
Climate change, which has resulted in significantly less water being available to keep the Camrose green spaces and outdoor recreation areas pristine, also played a key decision role.
The new plan for the land w ill require no ir rigation, as only prairie grass and native Alber ta trees w ill be featured on the site.
to war m chilled rear ends similar fashion to moder heated-seat cars. Stored e from solar heating w ill be nessed for the unique and pelling butt war mers. Th be a user pay option. A dedica app, which w ill accept credit payment, is currently in the fi stage of development.
The look of the or grandstand w ill be maintained, but the scale w ill be enlar roof w ill cover approximatel of the structure, which w ill nor th. Project architect L. Rooth explains that ever in the grandstand w ill have p fect line -of-sight v iewing and no guest w ill ever have to look toward the sun to watch any activity on the field or on the track
Though Jaywalkers ’ Jamboree will remain on Main Street,a competing carnival will return to Rudy Swanson Park in the summer of 2026.
In view of the current Tr ump- Canada relationship, all American alcoholic beverages w ill be banned from the licensed venue, including the grandstand, for the next ten years.
In another historical tr ibute to the 2025-26 development and a pr udent ecological step for the future of the community, outdoor toilets (the likes of those utilized gr w singl site.
land
cattle. This fence w ill also keep community children safe outside the grazeland.
This creative thinking does not end with the construction phase
“The g rounds will allow a return to the formerly popular midway and ag-themed fair during the summer months – likely the August long weekend annually. In addition, the track being built will be trend-setting in terms of entertainment options,” notes Jacques Lively, public relations manager for the CRE
Unlike the or iginal – a narrow oblong dir t track – the new
A side benefit w ill be natural fertilization of the grounds. All livestock owners w ill be obligated to add a veterinarian-prescribed enzyme to their feed to help break down the animal waste quicker and offset most odour.
Additionally, all weed chemicals w ill be banned from usage on the expansive site.
From December through Apr il, snow g raded and removed off City streets w ill be hauled onto this surface in preparation for Sunday after noon snowmobile racing All sleds w ill be monifor noise not exceeding 5.9 deciwhich w ill sound than a facruck air hor n. This responaction w ill eliminate any ns from neighbourhood ts and Rosehaven and nant Health St. Ma ry ’s Hostaff and clientele/patients xt to this inner track w ill outer tracks 12 feet in width, ally coated for athletic rend r unning events. Electric ter racing for indiv iduals and w ill be scheduled to attract s Generation Z as either ticipants or paying spectators
No event can be hosted later than 11:30 p.m. on weekdays and Sundays, and 1:00 a.m. on Fr idays and Saturdays Canada Day is the only exception when special per mitting w ill allow around-theclock festivities
Fingers are crossed that negotiations w ill conclude successfully with Nickelback, Canada’s favour ite rock band, to perfor m at the Grand Opening t entatively pencilled in for Saturday, May 2, 2026. Grandstand seating capacity w ill be 1,700.
All seats that can be reserved for future enter tainment w ill offer a revolutionar y warming feature. Embedded in the seats w ill be state -of-the art heat coils
ser ve as the venue for thoroughbred and chariot racing. Ostrich racing may be a possibility, too, as a novel tour ism draw. The site w ill also be perfect for any outdoor circus. To accommodate the needs of those in the livestock/ hobby industry, the Ma x McL ean Arena w ill be repurposed as a horse bar n with livestock pens available from Apr il 1 to October 1 annually.
Electric scooter and auto racing are just two of the entertainment options offered going forward.
The entire parcel of land w ill be completely fenced with barbed wire allowing pr ime grazing opportunity for competing bulls, horses or show
w ill be able to bring their personal cars or light tr ucks to do a speed trial or acceleration test on the track for a fee of $150. Electr ic vehicle racing w ill take place on Friday evenings
For individuals tired of owning a “Musk Swasticar”, a oncea-year unique fundraising event w ill be hosted. A used Tesla 3 w ill be purchased from a registered owner by the CRE Any par ticipant who wishes to bash a Tesla w ill be given one swing of a 10-pound sledgehammer to any par t of the car for a fee of $250. The goal, a fundraiser for the non-profit society, w ill be double their purchase pr ice and w ill reduce the Model 3 to landfill status
A 1,700-seat grandstand will allow perfect line-ofsight viewing regardless of the event being hosted
The fouracre green space inside the track area w ill have a special purpose. Monster truck mudbogging w ill be hosted on the last weekend of three seasons of the year
This area w ill also be the new target drop zone for parachuters from Camrose Skydiv ing Club, new to the community The expansive area is free of trees, power lines and tall objects with the nearby proximity of a hospital and the airpor t only ten minutes dr ivetime away – key factors in this site space allocation
e outer edge track w ill measure approximately four auw idth and w ill feature practical eco-friendly mood lighting though phosphorescent paint (pioneered in Sweden) applied on top of the asphalt. With this being the only site lighting available, the glow w ill achieve the perfect ambiance for the staging area for vintage car shows, agr icultural dealer product open houses and demonstrations and, a first for Canadians, silent electric vehicle racing and/or individual time tr ials
The Tesla Car Owners’ Club of Calgar y has already been contracted to coordinate six such event days in year one of this revolutionar y new outdoor complex On Fr iday afternoons, indiv idual EV owners
This pr ivat e venture w ill begin operations in Camrose to coincide with the Grand Opening Mayor PJ Stasko has pledged to be part of a tandem jump on this day. T he parachuter duo w ill attempt to g racefully sever a 12foot w ide red ribbon mounted 30 feet above the g round as a unique way to officially commemorate the opening of this $17 million multi-pur pose facility.
Skydiv ing competitions held over the City of Camrose multiple weekends each year and the sight of specially adapted light aircraft used for weekly training and competitions are likely to significantly increase our status as a tourist destination centre – yet another reason to avoid travel to the USA for the next four years for high-quality entertainment!
For further information on any aspect of this powerful initiative, contact Apr il Fool at 780-672-3142.
This barren
north of Ma x McLean Arena and west of the Fieldhouse will become year-round entertainment grounds for all ages with a variety of interests
This photo, taken during the initial planning stage, shows the approximate location of the soon-to-be -built Camrose grandstand
Wildfire season is coming
By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency
Happy spring, everyone. It really feels like it’s here with the longer days filled with sunlight and warmer temperatures. With spring comes wildfire season. Wildfire season officially began on March 1, and United Conservatives are taking a proactive, three-pronged approach to wildfire preparedness: prevention, mitigation, and readiness.
Albertans take pride in our province’s stunning wildlands and recognize we all have a role to play in protecting them. Safeguarding our natural spaces also means protecting communities from the devastating effects of wildfires. By focusing on prevention, mitigation, and readiness, United Conservatives are ensuring Alberta is prepared for the 2025 wildfire season.
The best firefighting tactic always involves preventing fires from starting in the first place. Every Albertan must understand their role in wildfire prevention–every small effort counts when it comes to protecting our communities, wildlands, and natural resources. United Conservatives encourage Albertans to take the time to enjoy the province’s incredible outdoor opportunities, however, we all must remember that we have a shared responsibility in preventing wildfires.
When prevention is not enough, Alberta’s government is strengthening wildfire mitigation efforts. This includes controlled burns, constructing firebreaks, and managing forest vegetation to minimize the available fuel for fires. Many of the most destructive wildfires are fueled by dry, dead plant material that has been left unmanaged. Alberta is taking decisive action to reduce these risks and keep our forests safer.
Even with strong prevention and mitigation measures, some wildfires are inevitable. When they do occur, Alberta is prepared to respond with some of the best-trained, best-equipped firefighting personnel in the world. These dedicated professionals are always ready to respond, using state-of-the-art tools and technology to combat wildfires and protect our communities.
With the arrival of the 2025 wildfire season, the province has eight active fires–less than the 60 we saw at this time last year. Through Budget 2025, United Conservatives are investing $160 million in base funding for wildfire personnel, equipment, training, contracts for aircraft, bulldozers, and night-visionequipped helicopters. We are committed to ensuring our firefighting forces have the right tools to do their job and are nothing short of state of the art.
Fireguard projects are already underway in key areas, including the Bow Valley near Canmore, Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Hinton, Whitecourt, and Slave Lake. These projects create strategic barriers that help slow the spread of wildfires and protect communities. Additionally, through the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta, United Conservatives are supporting 38 FireSmart projects worth more than $3.4 million. These initiatives focus on fire prevention, community education, and enhancing local emergency response plans.
Alberta’s United Conservative government remains committed to ensuring our firefighters have the best resources, technology, and support to do their jobs effectively. By working together, we can help prevent wildfires, protect our communities, and preserve Alberta’s natural beauty for generations to come. Thank you to our firefighters who volunteer their time to keep our communities safe!
Contact my office if you require my assistance. A reminder that I am a commissioner of oaths and a notary public and provide the service free for constituents.
You can contact Jackie Lovely, Camrose MLA, at Constituency Office, 104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. Tel: 780-672-0000, camrose@ assembly.ab.ca or at Legislature Office, 6th Floor, 9820-107 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7.
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U16 Vikings host exciting hockey provincials
Murray Green, Camrose Booster
Camrose Vikings goalie Connor Christenson makes a blocker save against the Saints.
Camrose players Will Hoyme, left, and Seth Edwards peppered NW Bronks with shots.
The Lakeland Panthers eliminated Camrose scoring chances any way they could.
Camrose U16 player Nick Shapka looks for a tip-in goal.
Vikings’ Joren Kosinski and Seth Edwards celebrate.
NHL hockey legend Darryl Sutter drops the first puck.
Camrose tied silver medal winning Spruce Grove 3-3.
Camrose tied two games and lost two games by one goal in the evenly played games.
By Murray Green
Ralph Christian owns a white 1947 Lincoln-Zephyr Club Coupe car.
“My neighbour had this car a number of years ago and I bought it from him. I thought it was a pretty neat car. Some of the restoration was done already, but I finished it. He was just getting tired of restoring the car,” said Ralph, who owns the car with his wife Brenda.
“This is a special car because of the engine and its year that it was made. I was always struck by that, not that I was looking for a Lincoln,” shared Ralph.
The car has a V12, 292 cubic inch engine with 125 horsepower. The Lincoln features power windows and antenna, luxuries in 1947.
“The transmission is a three-speed standard with an overdrive added on. The car is original except for tires and things like that. We redid all of the interior, tightened up a lot of bolts and found some fender skirts, painted them up. We painted the wheels and everything else. Apparently, the original colour was blue, but the fellow that had it before me painted it this colour (white),” added Ralph.
About 4,000 of the Club Coupes were made in 1947. The original price on this car was approximately $2,400.
“The engine was diffi-
The automotive section of
Christian restores 1947 Lincoln-Zephyr
product to have an all-steel
cult to restore. I had to go to a couple of different shops before I could get it running right. It is hard to tune because the distributor is in front of the engine and each side has six cylinders. It has
FUN FACTS
After the Second World War, the Lincoln division of Ford returned the Continental to production as a 1946 model; Lincoln dropped the Zephyr nomenclature following the war, so the postwar Continental was derived from the standard Lincoln (internally H-Series). To attract buyers, the design was refreshed with updated trim, distinguished by a new grille. For 1947, walnut wood trim was added to the interior.
Following the death of Edsel Ford in 1943, Ford Motor Company re-organized its corporate management structure, which led to the 1946 departure of the Continental’s designer Bob Gregorie. In 1948, it would become the last year for the Continental, as the division sought to redevelop its new 1949 model line as an upgraded version of the Mercury; the expensive personalluxury car no longer had a role at Lincoln. The 1939-48 Continental is recognized as a Full Classic by the Classic Car Club of America, one of the last-built cars to be so recognized. The 1948 Lincoln Continental and 1948 Lincoln were the last cars produced and sold by a major U.S. automaker with a V12 engine. The modified body gave the Continental new proportions over its Zephyr counterpart; with the hoodline sitting lower over the V12 engine and the passenger compartment moved rearward, the prototype had more in common with classic era long-hood, short deck body configurations.
a rotor with two pickups on it, so it is very different and tricky to work with to set properly,” he added.
The Lincoln-Zephyr is a line of luxury cars that was produced by the Lincoln division of Ford from 1936 until 1942. Bridging the gap between the Ford V8 DeLuxe and the Lincoln Model K (in both size and price), it expanded Lincoln to a second model line, competing against the Chrysler Airflow, LaSalle and the Packard One-Twenty.
“The car drives well and that’s a good thing. It is an interesting car to drive because you don’t see very many of these cars around or get a chance to drive one like this. One of the interesting things is that if you want to take the transmission out, you have to move the seat out of the way first and then take the floor out. You have to lift the transmission up through the floor. You have to move the back wheels back further in order to disconnect the rear end from the transmis-
sion, so that is a lot of work,” Ralph explained.
“I had the upholstery done in Leduc and they did a pretty good job. Now I like to go to a few car shows every year.”
The model line was
introduced following the construction of a personal vehicle for Edsel Ford, who commissioned a coach built 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr convertible, developed as a vacation vehicle to attract potential Lincoln buyers.
If you have a vintage ride (rebuilt or original), if you’re in the midst of a restoration, or if you’re building a “rat ” or a street rod, we’d lik e to hear from you. We may want to profile your projec t. Lik ewise, if you own vintage automotive tools, old diagnostic equipment or other tools or techniques of the trade, please contact us We’re eager to write and repor t on these k inds of topics And, our readers want to see what interests you! Contact Murray Green, News Repor ter Phone 780.672.3142 Email murrayg@camrosebooster.com
ZEPHYR V12
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Ralph Christian rebuilt this 1947 Lincoln-Zephyr that features a 292 V12 engine. The Zephyr was the first Ford
roof, except the late 1931 Model AA truck
Local arrested for assaulting senior in parking lot
By Adan Shaikh
On March 20, the Camrose Police Service shared the news of an arrest of a local woman. The female was reported to have been involved in two incidents of assault and robbery.
The first incident included a 60-year-old female resident who had just finished grocery shopping at Walmart. While she was trying to get into her vehicle she was approached by a woman on crutches who attempted to forcefully take her car keys from her. The victim was able to defend herself and the assailant managed to flee.
The attacker then
approached an elderly woman in her 80s, who was getting into her car in the Safeway parking lot and pulled her out of her vehicle. The victim fell to the ground and sustained injuries to her head, but was luckily spared with the help of bystanders who were quick to react.
Shortly after the second incident, the police were able to locate the offender and arrested a 30-year-old local female. She underwent a Judicial Interim Release hearing and was then released by the Justice of Peace on a $2,000 no cash release order.
Ask the CHIEF A
Dean LaGrange Chief of Police Camrose Police Ser vice
Question:
assaulted or having their vehicle stolen, what precau tions or advice would you give to citizens encountering a situation like this?
Answer: of the time, if a citizen is ever accosted for money, a vehicle or other personal property, we always recommend to not put up a fight. Many of these offenders are using narcotics and are often armed with various types of weapons. These individuals are unpredictable and are often known to the police. With good descriptions and many CCTV cameras in place these days, in a city the size of Camrose, offenders are often located quickly and charges are laid. Property can be replaced and is not worth the risk of getting hurt, or potentially even a worse outcome. When violence is used or threatened in the commission of a crime, it is viewed as a “person” crime instead of a “property” crime and is normally viewed more serious by the courts.
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CMHA DONATION
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster
From left, Zach Stevens, Kristy McKay and Amanda Lewis. Rebel Ink donated $1,450 to the Camrose Recovery College. These funds will go towards keeping the many services offered by them available to all members of the community.
Credit Union has great vision
By Murray Green
Vision
Credit Union
presented five Camrose area organizations with a combined $22,741 to support community projects through the Helping Hand Grant program.
Those five organizations were among 40 grant recipients selected from across Alberta, with Vision Credit Union awarding a total of more than $250,000 to support capital projects that enhance rural communities in its branch network.
The grants provide up to $10,000 per project, helping local community groups improve facilities, purchase essential equipment and expand their impact.
“The Helping Hand Grant program is a testament to the strength of rural Alberta,” said Steve Friend, CEO of Vision Credit Union. “These organizations do incredible work to support their communities and we’re proud to give back in a way that helps them continue making a difference.”
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Grant applications were evaluated based on their benefit to people and the broader community, with selections made by a committee from Vision Credit Union.
Since launching the program in 2023, Vision Credit Union has awarded more than $630,000 in Helping Hand Grants, reinforcing its commitment to rural Alberta’s growth and success.
For a full list of this year’s recipients or to learn more about applying for a Helping Hand Grant, visit www.whatsyourshare.ca/ helping-hand-grants.
United America
By Arnold Malone America has a long history of absorbing other places. They acquired their expansion through opportunity and desire. President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory for $15 million from France. Hawaii was acquired from Britain, Alaska from Russia, Puerto Rico and Guam from Spain.
The USA hopes to take over a land when they think it will advance their security or has features they desire. While the above takeovers were done one at a time and over time, now there is a historic grab for a cluster of places.
The American administration wants to absorb the Panama Canal, Greenland, Gaza and Canada. What an unthinkable and internationally illegal objective. This displays an utter disrespect for sovereignty and the rights of citizens. Then there is that Canada-USA border that President Donald Trump calls an artificial line. What does he say about South America? Does he ask that the whole place be known as a space with no borders?
The American intent for colonial amalgamation is being disrespected worldwide. Robbing other countries of their existence is a hostile ambition.
The Trump administration may soon make America a very lonely country; an economic island devoid of friends. His tariffs around the world are causing a backlash from so many countries that the USA will be forced into isolation, quarantined from allies.
Much of the problem is Trump’s view that he must win and others must lose. Winning while others lose is his sense of being powerful. With him, there is no consideration of nations enjoying a win-win objective. His plan is to be the winner, so he can delight about his Trump-made victims.
This is malignant stupidity. The practise of predatory power only works when the predator is assured of both victory and comfort. Trump against the world is a longterm catastrophe.
The question arises: What should Canada do?
In minutes, we need to be looking for additional markets. Asia, Europe and the subcontinent are hungry for what we sell. Some things cannot be exported to faraway places. Our abundance of electricity cannot be sent to India.
However, potash, which is needed in the American farm belt, is highly needed worldwide. Steel and aluminum are required in every manufacturing country.
Trump claims he doesn’t need Canadian oil, then he advocates to restart the Keystone XL pipeline that carries only Canadian oil. Without fair negotiations on trade, Canada should also actively engage with USA media until enough Americans rise up.
These words are hurtful for me since they are not intended to diminish so many fine American citizens. We are, however, dealing with an administration that moves the goal posts hour by hour. So, business and governments have little capacity to effectively plan.
Canada has survived accidental chaos; we cannot accept this planned ongoing chaos. We are just in the second month of a tumultuous four-year term.
We are somewhat like the Americans, yet Canadians know deeply that we are significantly different. We live in a more caring place, we argue less, guns are not important, our politics is less combative, our schools have higher standards, Canadians have a broader understanding of other cultures and we live longer.
A Canadian lady had a business constructing large exact copies of horses, dogs and other animals that were placed at the entrance of farm gates, in a business lobby or on the posts at jump gates of equestrian events. A full 95 per cent of her business was to America. She has cancelled every USA contract – a powerful example of being Canadian strong. Every Canadian needs to respond in tandem with that example until fair trade resumes.
The best way to save our mental health is through a constructive response, void of rough temperament. No one can have courage without fear and Canada is being driven towards fear.
Submitted
KING’S HONOUR
Neil Sather received a King Charles III Coronation Medal from Rees James, executive director of BGC Camrose on March 22, for volunteering 23 years, putting in approximately 200 volunteer hours supervising haunt volunteers in the creation and operation of the Haunted House each season. The Haunted House entertains 1,200 (average) Halloween enthusiasts per year. Neil extended his heartfelt thanks to all the haunt goers and haunt volunteers who made the Haunted House a Camrose Halloween tradition. Neil also acknowledged his direct support team of Shelly (and their boys) and Chris Allen.
Bernard “Bernie”
Walter Eyben
May 7, 1941 ~ March 26, 2025
The Eyben family is profoundly sad to announce the passing of Bernard Eyben on March 26, 2025, at the age of 83.
Born May 7, 1941, to John and Florence Eyben, Bernie attended the Vermilion School of Agriculture and lived most of his life on the farm south of Vermilion on which he grew up. Bernard and Audrey retired to Camrose in 2004.
While many referred to Bernie as a guy who had nine lives, he lost his battle with cancer. He fought the good fight and passed surrounded by his grandchildren, children and his wife of 62 years, Audrey. He is survived by his sister Darlene Hasinoff. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers Stewart and Richard. He will be forever remembered as a loving dad to Roxanne (Jill), Calvin (Lori) and Cheryl (Warren), to whom he passed on his intelligence, work ethic, the importance of education and strong family values. Bernie was a legendary grandpa to Derek (Amy), Chris (Sarah), Cole (Kylie), Lauren (Dylan) and Blake. He was fun to be around, whether that was on the farm near Vermilion, at Laurier Lake, or around any available table playing cards – always for money! In the past few years, he was a “GREAT” to Nate, Liam, Stella and Blaire.
Bernie was a husband who was beyond devoted to his wife and worked hard on the farm so that they could have a life of travel, snowbirding and many adventures in their numerous RVs. He was our harshest critic and our most ferocious supporter. Bernie was a staple at the Vermilion Curling Club for many years and there is a room full of trophies to show for it. He could fix anything for anybody and was the senior who mastered technology as his mind was as sharp as a tack his entire life. Bernie was there for his friends and valued his whole extended family. He loved to tease, he loved to laugh, he loved ice cream – but most of all, he loved Audrey. Few have experienced the lifelong love of those two. They were two halves of a whole.
The family would like to invite you to celebrate Bernie’s life at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Burgar Memorial Chapel, 4817-51 Avenue, Camrose.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Bernard’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose Foundation, the ALS Society of Alberta or the Canadian Cancer Society.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com
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Betty Frances Pearson
October 22, 1923 ~ March 12, 2025
Betty Frances Pearson passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 101 years. She died as she lived, with great dignity and at peace. Her final days were surrounded by the love of many friends, family members and the wonderful staff of Memory Lane.
Her long life is testimony to her commitment to health and fitness. She swam a mile three times a week well into her nineties. Betty was a member of the 100 Mile Club for more than 50 years. She was a prodigious walker. While living at Rosealta, she walked downtown almost every day, even though she required the use of a walker.
Throughout her life, she travelled extensively, making seven trips to Norway. She visited most European countries, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, China as well as most of the US and Canada.
Betty was a faithful servant of her church. She believed strongly that God’s love included every living being and conducted her life accordingly. She was a positive force in every life she touched. She especially cared for those who had extra challenges.
Betty walked on our earth with a light footprint. She was never possessed by possessions. She reduced, reused and recycled long before it became the thing to do. She lived simply but was generous with everything she had.
It was hard to catch Betty without a radiant smile. She laughed easily and often. She loved being around people and had many friends spanning all age groups. She was socially skillful and a master at putting all that she met at ease.
Betty married Rev. C. Robert “Bob” Pearson on May 10, 1992. Bob’s four children (Steve, Dave, Judy and Liz), eight grandchildren and now two great-grandchildren were quick to adopt her as their “Best Betty” and “Grandma Betty”. Betty remained close to her two nieces (Laura and Fran) and her nephew (Jim) until her death.
Betty was predeceased by her husband Rev. C. Robert “Bob” Pearson, two brothers and two sisters.
Betty’s life was well lived and admired by all who knew her. She will be missed.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4810-50 Street, Camrose, officiated by Rev. Bev Swanson. The service will be livestreamed, recorded, and the link accessible @ www.burgarfuneralhome.com
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Betty’s memory may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com
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Arthur (Art) Sutherland Mowat
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Arthur (Art) Sutherland Mowat of Bittern Lake, AB on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the age of 91 years.
Art was born in Antelope, Saskatchewan, to George and Edith Mowat.
Art is survived by his sons Mark (Yvonne), Skip (Patt), Cory and Wade (Cathy); sister-in-law Gloria Mowat; numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Gladys; granddaughter Nicole; brothers Larry, Don, George, John, David, Dan and Dewayne; and sisters Marge and Mary.
A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4810-50 Street, Camrose.
The family would like to thank and acknowledge the exceptional care Art received at Wetaskiwin Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital and Bethany Meadows.
Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Cross Cancer Institute, STARS or the charity of one’s choice.
The family of the late Ron Wensley
…would like to thank all of our family, friends, neighbours and coworkers for your support and kindness. Your presence and support at Ron’s funeral meant more to our family than words can express.
Our heartfelt gratitude for the calls, texts, visits, cards, flowers, memorial donations, gifts of food, gift certificates, snow removal, prayers and words of comfort during this difficult time.
Thank you to Rev. Brian Hunter for the meaningful service for Ron, and to Mad Platter Catering for the lunch.
As well, thank you to Bart Orr and the staff at Burgar Funeral Home. You provided us with amazing support and we are deeply grateful.
Special thanks to our family, Rick and Kevin for their heartfelt tributes to Ron
We will always remember Ron with love and will treasure our time together.
– Deb and Family
James Rickards and Joel Rickards
A funeral service will be held for James Rickards and Joel Rickards on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Burgar Memorial Chapel, 4817-51 Avenue, Camrose.
Burgar Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
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Matilda Anna Fleck
May 15, 1928 ~ March 18, 2025
Our Mom passed away peacefully at her home in Bethany Meadows, Camrose, at the age of 96. She was born at home near Macklin, SK, on May 15, 1928, the 13th child of 15 to Wilhelm and Mary Lorenz. She spent her early years on the family farm, attending Western Ridge School, completing grade 8. After marrying John Fleck on October 18, 1949, they moved to Provost, where their five children were born. In the early ’60s, the family moved to Camrose, where Mom spent the remainder of her life.
Mom was many things to many people – mom, grandma, GG, aunt and friend. She always made time for her children. Each of her grandchildren held a special place in her heart and the feeling was reciprocated. “What happened at Grandma’s, stayed at Grandma’s.” Our mom was a “caring for others” person, which was reflected in her work as a ward aide at Rosehaven and home visits to her grannies. She was very involved with the Burgess School, Centra Cam, Meals on Wheels, Girl Guides, and within the community and the church. Mom was a member of the CWL for 73 years. Baking and needlework were her perfection. Gardening, travel, bowling, Scrabble and games were all enjoyed. She continued her love of reading until her passing. Most of all, our mom loved visiting. Her favourite mantra was, “Visits are the best medicine there is.” Her life was rich in friendship and family.
Thank you to Bethany Meadows staff and Rosie for the wonderful care they extended to our mom.
She is lovingly remembered by her children Laverne, Donna (Craig) Neufeld, Bev (Ron) Kuefler, Brenda and Harvey (Lori); honourary daughters, the Hoff girls – Darlene, Sharon (Denis) and Sandra; grandchildren Lukas (Clara), Katiana, Chad (Laura), Kayla (Justin), Brett (Brittnie), Drew (Amber), Amy (Matt), Kari, Aron (Lindsay), Michael (Courtney), Trina (Jeff), Garrett (Tia), Jordan and Emily (Matt); honourary grandchildren Scott and Rhonda; great-grandchildren Bentley, Everett, Jack, Sam, Brook, Charlie and Daniel; and honourary great-grandchild Ali. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Tony Fleck; and sisters-in-law Jeanne Kirk and Bernice Lorenz.
She was predeceased by her husband John (November 1, 1991); Larry Norris; and her fourteen siblings.
She will be missed by all whose lives she touched.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, 3605-50 Street, Camrose, with Father Kris Schmidt as celebrant.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Matilda’s memory may be made to Centra Cam, Camrose Public Library or to a charity of your choice.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com
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Leo Rahbek Jepsen
October 21, 1937 ~ March 25, 2025
Leo Rahbek Jepsen of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of Heisler, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the age of 87 years.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.
com
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Estate Planning
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• Legal services associated with probate of the will
4918-51 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-8851
Dalas Kosinski started with Burgar Funeral Home in March 2023. Owner Bart Orr and Dalas have been lifelong friends and have had many conversations throughout the years on the possibility of Dalas joining the Burgar team. After working in the oil eld and mining industry, Dalas was at the Coal Creek Golf Resort as the assistant superintendent. In March, he decided to change paths and joined the team at Burgar Funeral Home.
As with many of the families we serve, Dalas’ family has been assisted over multiple generations with compassion by Burgar Funeral Home. The son of Rodney and Nancy (Vos) Kosinski, Dalas grew up in Daysland, where he graduated from high school. After high school, Dalas was off to Fairview College where he received a Turf-Grass Diploma. He then returned home, where his heart had always been, to start his career as a golf course superintendent at the Daysland Golf & Country Club. It was in Daysland where Dalas started a family. He has three children Skylar, Lincoln and Joren, who are very active in sports as well as in the community Dalas is honoured to be a part of the history of service that Burgar Funeral Home has been known for since 1906. Serving our community and its families is his passion. Dalas wants to continue to build on the longstanding reputation of Burgar Funeral Home’s excellence and strives to maintain that service for many years to come.
Debra “Deb” Ann Bisson
August 21, 1954 ~ March 23, 2025
Debra “Deb” Ann Bisson of Bawlf, Alberta, formerly of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of 70 years.
A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Burgar Memorial Chapel, 4817-51 Avenue, Camrose, officiated by Rev. MaryAnn Pastuk.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com
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In loving memory of Gordon Hougestol
March 27, 1924 ~ March 18, 2020
Forever in my thoughts.
– Sylvia
Rolando Marinay
Rolando Marinay of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on March 24, 2025, at the age of 50 years.
He is survived by his wife Gemma; children Michaela and Rolland; mother Filomena; sisters Florinda and Cyres; brother Persius; numerous family and friends.
A prayer vigil was held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Weber’s Mount Pleasant Chapel in Camrose.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 31, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 3605-50 Street Camrose. Interment followed at Camrose Valleyview Cemetery.
For more information on The Camrose Booster Obituary Page, contact your funeral director or the Camrose Booster
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MAYOR’S CAUCUS
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City councillors Lana Broker and Kevin Hycha represented Mayor PJ Stasko at the Mid-sized Cities Mayor’s Caucus. From left are Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver, councillor Broker, MLA Jackie Lovely and Councillor Hycha. This group is a collection of municipalities like Camrose who work to ensure Alberta’s mid-sized cities are given equitable opportunities to thrive. Collaboration with the provincial government exists as Budget 2025 invests $820 million in capital funding to municipalities through the Local Government Fiscal Framework, representing an increase of more than 13 per cent from last year.
Murray Green EDITOR
Adan Shaikh REPORTER
Administrative Assistant, Academic Departments
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/benefits-and-pay/benefits-and-pension/benefits-overview/index.html.
Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at Augustana Campus, Camrose.
Working at the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/.
Working for the Augustana Faculty
The Augustana Faculty of the University of Alberta enrolls approximately 1000 undergraduate students in baccalaureate degree programs on a picturesque residential campus in the city of Camrose, 90 kilometers Southeast of Edmonton. The Faculty is committed to building on its reputation for academic rigor, high-quality teaching in the tradition of the liberal arts and sciences, and extensive opportunities for students in the areas of community service learning, undergraduate research, and international study. Augustana provides a distinctive undergraduate experience characterized by close student-faculty relationships and numerous opportunities for student participation in athletics, clubs, and campus organizations. Students benefit from the advantages of a small campus while earning a degree from one of Canada's leading universities. For information about Augustana and particular programs, please consult the Faculty webpage at www.augustana.ualberta.ca.
Position
The Administrative Assistant in the Academic Departments is a part of a nimble and dynamic administrative team providing coordinated support to the various academic departments, Department Chairs, and Campus General Manager at the Augustana Campus. Reporting to the Administrative Supervisor, the Administrative Assistant will support administrative processes related to HR, finance, event coordination, records management, and scheduling.
This position is part of a team of administrative professionals dedicated to the effective operations of the Augustana Campus. Given the dynamic nature of this role, the successful candidate will need to anticipate daily fluctuations in activities. This position requires full-time in-person presence at the Augustana Campus in Camrose.
Duties
• Support departments and faculty by responding appropriately to all inquiries and requests via phone or online emails.
• Assist the Administrative Supervisor with advanced planning for academic course timetabling.
• Budget tracking and reporting.
• Assist with basic HR and financial administrative tasks.
• Facilitate communications for the department including the scheduling of meetings, the advertising of events, and the distribution of information.
• Event planning support.
Minimum Qualifications
• A post-secondary degree or diploma is recommended. A High School diploma, supplemented by a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position (e.g., office coordination, general administrative duties, knowledge of procedures) will be considered.
• Ability to understand and interpret financial statements and basic accounting information.
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, and communication skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work within a team setting.
• Ability to work unsupervised and take initiative to help the department operate effectively.
• Additional training and ongoing professional development will be available and may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
• 3 to 5 years of experience in an academic administrative environment.
• Familiarity with the University of Alberta policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with Augustana Faculty programs.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and advanced word processing and spreadsheet skills in a Windows environment, using MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft applications (e.g., Campus Solutions, Human Capital Management, Financials, CoupaHost).
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6104430
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
By Adan Shaikh
Camrose and District Family and Community Support Services (CDFCSS) is helping community members with a modest income and a simple tax situation to file their taxes for free. The Community Volunteer Income Tax program by CDFCSS is in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency. The trained volunteers can help qualified individuals file their personal income taxes free of charge.
This service is available for residents in Camrose and district, which includes the City and County of Camrose and Villages of Bawlf, Bittern Lake, Hay Lakes, Rosalind and Edberg. Filing is based on a first-come-first-serve basis, from Tuesday to Friday, between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Duggan Wellness Centre (previously Duggan Mall), located 6601-48 Avenue.
The rural locations may vary and can be found by calling the FCSS office at 780-6720141 or on the FCSS Facebook page. The clinic opened on March 18 and will run until April 30.
Eligibility
To be eligible to get taxes done, individuals and families have to qualify and be under the income threshold:
• One person family–total income must be under $35,000
• two person family–total income must be under $45,000
• Three person family–income must be under $47,500
• Four person family–income must be under $50,000
• Five or more person family–income must be under $52,500 plus $2500 for each additional person.
Documents required Volunteers will be available during the hours mentioned above to collect details and documents. They will call the person filing taxes with the date they can return to pick up their completed taxes. Individuals will then return on that date to collect their taxes. People
must bring a valid photo identification card, all of their T3, T4 or T5 slips, any medical or donation receipts and an out of country statement of income (if it applies) with them.
This service can be of great help to those who do not have the extra funds to file their taxes. On average, an Albertan spends between $65 to $100 to file a simple tax return, which means those who live paycheque to paycheque must scramble to find the extra funds in their budget every year to report taxes.
In 2024, FCSS helped over 1,400 people file their taxes for free, saving them hundreds of dollars in expenses and ensuring they were able to receive benefits they are entitled to.
For more information call the FCSS office at 780-672-0141, email info@camrosefcss.ca, visit their website www.camrosefcss.ca or their Facebook page, where they post updates for locations, timings and any changes that may happen on a regular basis.
Wetaskiwin/ Camrose RCMP begin deployment of its body-worn cameras
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Wetaskiwin/Camrose RCMP has officially equipped frontline officers with body-worn cameras as part of the Alberta RCMP’s ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and modernization. Following comprehensive training, officers are now ready to use this cuttingedge technology while serving their communities.
This initiative is part of a 12-month nationwide rollout of body-worn cameras, which began in the fall of 2024. Between 10,000 and 15,000 cameras are being deployed to frontline officers across Canada, with Alberta RCMP detachments at the forefront of this important step forward.
Body-worn cameras are increasingly used by police agencies worldwide for their ability to provide accurate, unbiased audiovideo documentation of police interactions. Your Alberta RCMP is proud to implement this technology to meet the ever-changing policing needs of Albertans and uphold public safety.
HELP WANTED
We are currently looking to hire person/persons for Auction Coordinators/Set Up Personnel for online auction sales. Work to be conducted at our auction site 2 miles nor th of Camrose on Hw y 833. Must have knowledge of farm equipment and related items. Some lif ting required.
Job duties include accurately list and lot items for online auctions. Preference given to experienced auction sta with setup experience. ( Will train.)
Also looking for Equipment Operators, Telehandler Operators and General Yard Labourers.
Star ting wage $25 to $30 per hour. Criminal record check required.
Position required for 2 weeks in April, June, August and October
For more information contact Jody Lindstrand at 780-679-8101 or submit resumé to jody19661@live.com
Key benefits of bodyworn cameras include:
Enhanced accountability and public trust: Video evidence collected will provide an independent, and objective way to capture interactions between the community and police officers. Improved police-community interactions: Cam-
eras encourage respectful encounters and reduce tensions.
Better evidence collection: High-quality audio and video footage supports investigations and prosecutions.
Efficient complaint resolution: Objective records expedite investigations, saving time and resources.
Active kids are happy kids. happy kids.
Now Hiring: Re Store Associate
Are you look ing for a job that ma kes a difference? Habitat for Humanity Camrose ReStore is cu rrently seek ing a mature and responsible Associat e on a pa rt-time ba sis (2 0 hours/ week).
ReStore is a retail outlet op en to the public of fering high quality new and used building materials, appliances, and home furnishings that have been generously donated by individuals, local businesses, and national corporat e pa rtners Proceeds from ReStore supp or t home constr uction for local fa milies in ou r affordable homeownership program.
Qualif ications for Re Store Associat e:
• Experience in retail (deliver ies, receiving, merchandising, stocking)
• Knowledge of building materials and other home products
• Available to work flexible hou rs
• Physically fit (capable of lifti ng 50 lbs)
• Satisfactory Police information check and valid dr iver’s licence
• Must be comfor table dr iving a la rge cube van after training is provided
• Must be comfor table operat ing light mach iner y (skid steer, fork lift) after training is provided
• Customer Service or sa les experience/cashier experience desi red
ReStore offers a competitive sa la ry and benefits package based on qua lif ications and experience
Apply by April 15, 2025, by subm itting your re su mé and cover letter by email to: re store@habitatcamrose.com
We than k all applicants for thei r interest but are on ly able to contact individuals selected for an interview.
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780-672-3142 ads@camrosebooster.com 4925-48 Street, Camrose AB T4V 1L7
AB Licence #312728
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ND FOR SA LE BY TENDER
The following described proper ty, located approximately ½ mile west of Heisle r, Alberta, is hereby offered for sa le by tender, subject to the reservations, exceptions, and encumbrances contained in the existing certif icate of title:
TH E SOUT H WEST QUARTER OF SECT ION THREE (3)
TOWNSH IP FORTY THREE (43)
RA NGE SI XTEEN (16)
WEST OF TH E FOURTH MERI DI AN,
AS SHOW N ON A PL AN OF SU RV EY OF TH E SA ID
TOWNSH IP SIGN ED AT OT TAWA ON TH E 15TH DAY OF JUNE A.D. 1910, CONTAINI NG 70.0 HECTAR ES (173 ACRES) MORE OR LESS
EXCEPTING THER EOUT: 0.611 HECTAR ES (1.51 ACRES) MORE OR LESS, AS SHOW N ON ROAD PLAN 2252NY
EXCEPTING THER EOUT ALL MINES AN D MINERALS AN D TH E RIGH T TO WORK TH E SA ME
FEAT URES of this proper ty:
- Approximately 116 cultivated acres.
- Remainder is past ure and slough (pasture portion is fenc ed).
The sa le of the la nd is to the following terms:
- Seller makes no wa rranties or representations about the proper ty’s size/measu rement, condition or envi ronmental status
- Buyer is responsible to pu rchase any Title Insurance necessar y to complete this transact ion.
- Buyer will pay 2025 ta xes without adjust ment
- Tender pr ice shall be excluding G. S.T.
- Tenders in wr iting will be received by the lawyer noted below up to but not after 12:0 0 o’clock noon on Ap ril 17, 2025 Tenders should be forwarded to Andreassen Borth Law Office, K illam, Alberta in a sealed envelope marked “Kroetsch Tender ” A ba nk draft payable to Andreassen Borth equal to 5% of the pu rchase price must accompany the tender and indicate bidder’s GST number
- The ba lance of the pu rchase price to be pa id by solicitor’s tr ust cheque or certif ied funds on or before April 30, 2025 (“Closing Date”)
- The highest or any tender not necessar ily accepted The Seller may reject any or all tenders.
- If successf ul tenderer do es not complete the pu rchase after acceptance of that tender, thei r deposit shall be forfeited.
- Unsuccessful bidders will have thei r deposits returned to them by regula r mail (please include ma iling address on Bid) or they can ar range to pick up thei r deposit at Andreassen Borth Law Office in Killam
For further pa rticulars please contact Colin at 780- 679-8771.
Andreassen Borth
Ba rr isters & Solicitors
5014 -50 St reet, P.O. Box 727, K illam, AB T0B 2L 0
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS
Estate of NEIL VERNON LEESON, who died on Februar y 16, 2025.
If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by May 1, 2025, and provide details of your claim with KIRK R. L AIRD 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
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS
Estate of PATRICIA EL AINE BAILEY, who died on April 7, 2023.
If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by May 1, 2025, and provide details of your claim with PUBLIC TRUSTEE at 4th Floor, 10365-97 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3Z8. Phone 780-427-2744, fax 780-422-9136 and provide details of your claim.
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
LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER FERINTOSH AREA
SE 13 44 21 W4 (157.98 acres)
SW 22 43 21 W4 (160 acres) oil reve nue $7650
NW 15 43 21 W4 (160 acres) oil reve nue $4 000, power at this location
Bids close April 15 2025
Send bid s to rondamye rs67@gmail.com
Ot he r question s call 78 0-361- 8701
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 19 TOWNSHIP 46
SECT IO N 32
QUARTER NORT H WEST
CONTAINING 64.3 HECTARES (159 AC RE S) MORE OR LESS
EXCEPTIN G THER EO UT:
HECTARES (ACRES) MORE OR LESS
A) PL AN 69 4T R - ROAD 0.959 2. 37
B) PL AN 2422597 – SUBDIVISION 4.33 10.70
EXCEPTIN G THER EO UT AL L MINES AN D MINER ALS Th e titles 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 Th e proper ty is subjec t to a right of fi rs t refusa l to a third pa rt y.
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 writin g 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 “M az an kowski 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 , April 2, 2025 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 April 30, 2025 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, (780 ) 672- 88 51
TENDER FOR GR AS S MOWING
Batt le Ri ve r School Division is acceptin g tender s to perfor m gras s mowing serv ices at any one or all of th e followin g locations: C.W. Sear s as well as Tofield School as on e contract located in Tofield, AB , Roun d Hill School, Ry ley School, St rome School an d Viking School, in their respecti ve communitie s. Please note that some of these contract s may also include Bu s Barns.
Gras s mowing is required for th e 2025 se ason Bidders a re responsibl e to ex amine th e site (s) before submit ting a tender (s) to satisf y themse lves as to th e nature an d location of th e work to be pe rformed. Th e Contractor is responsibl e for all permit s, licences , insuranc e an d ot he r fees to carr y ou t th e serv ices specified.
Sealed tender s full y executed , dated an d marked “B RSD Gras s Mowing (s peci fic location /s)” will be received by :
Batt le Ri ve r School Division 4724 -41 St reet , Camrose, AB T4V 0Z6
Closin g date : Thursd ay, April 10 at 2: 00 pm
RFP document s available upon request. For inquirie s cont ac t Jennifer Hauck at : 78 0- 672- 6131 ex t. 5258 or jhauck@brsd.ab .c a. The lowest , or any, proposal will not necessarily be accepted
DEATHS
Bonnie Louise Reed of Camrose, on March 15, at 69 years of age.
Jo-Ann Rene (nee Snydal) Slifka, of Lloydminster, on March 21, at 73 years of age.
Debra “Deb” Ann Bisson, of Bawlf, formerly
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CL AIMANTS
Estate of EVELYN IDELL A JOHNSON who died on Januar y 23, 2025.
If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by May 8, 2025, and provide details of your claim to:
HART
If you do not file by the date above, the estate proper ty can law fully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have
Buffalo Lake Stampede
By Murray Green
You have to start sometime. The first Buffalo Lake Stampede has been scheduled for June 12 to 15 at the Bashaw and District Agricultural Society grounds.
Camrose County offered to help sponsor the event with a $500 donation. “I move that council provide a Category C Major Local Event sponsorship of $500 to the first annual Buffalo Lake Stampede,” said councillor Carl Bergstrom at the March 11 meeting.
“The County received a request for sponsorship for the stampede, which we have several options,” said corporate services manager Chris Willms. “Since it is a first year event, I propose a $500 amount and see where the event goes in the future.” The funding is to come from Grants to Organizations in the 2025 operating budget.
The Stampede will include several agricultural traditions to bring together people of all ages for a weekend of family fun. Bashaw and District Ag Society member Richard Fankhanel made a request of support and funds to help launch the event. The weekend will feature a half mile dash of covered wagon races, heavy horse pulls, pancake breakfast, music, sheep scramble, kid zone, beer gardens and a 200 Club long table dinner.
of Camrose, on March 23, at 70 years of age.
Arlene Cecille Quesnel, of Alberta, formerly of Ontario, on March 23, at 83 years of age.
Rolando Marinay, of Camrose, on March 24, at 50 years of age.
Leo Rahbek Jepsen, of Camrose, formerly of
Heisler, on March 25, at 87 years of age.
Bernard “Bernie” Walter Eyben, of Camrose, formerly of Vermilion, on March 26, at 83 years of age.
Clifford “Kip” John Durand, of Camrose, on March 28, at 95 years of age.
All-girls’ soccer teams offered for U7 and up
By Laurel Nadon
For the second year in Camrose, female soccer players are able to join an all-girls’ team, instead of co-ed, from U7 and up. Soccer typically branches off into boys’ and girls’ teams starting at U13, but thanks to an influx of registrations, all-girl teams are now being offered beginning at U7.
“It was a huge hit with the coaches, kids and families. Now that program is in its second year,” said Scott Harvey, vice-president and youth coordinator of U9U13 teams with Camrose and District Soccer Association (CDSA). “U9 is typically where we lose most of our girls and we thought it was because there weren’t all-girls’ teams.”
He noted that girls play more aggressively when they don’t have boys on their team.
Indoor soccer saw tremendous growth this past season, with 256 athletes up from 187 the year before. Outdoors numbers are up about five per cent, with 20 or 30 more athletes expected over last year’s number of 530.
Last year, there were three teams for U11 girls outdoor with a few U9 athletes mixed in. This year, they will likely be able to have five teams for an inhouse U9/U11 program. There will also be tournament teams for both U9 and U11 for athletes wanting to play teams outside of Camrose. There will likely be a combined U15/U17 girls’ team this year. With the growing numbers, CDSA is hoping to offer Tier 3 for
U13 girls next year.
“Our goal is to not have to combine age groups,” Harvey said. “Going forward, we would love to have multiple teams in each age group.”
Ten-year-old Lisette Wightman had her first experience with an all-girls’ team last outdoor season. She said that it would be super fun to play on allgirls’ teams all the way up through the age groups.
“I loved playing on an all-girls’ team,” Lisette said, adding that she found the boys a bit wild when she played co-ed. “The girls were more encouraging.”
Her mom Vanessa Wightman, head coach of the combined U11/U13 girls’ team for the past indoor season, said that being on a team with other girls changes the flavour of the sport.
“Lisette was like, ‘this is awesome.’ She also didn’t know many athletic girls before,” Wightman said, noting that girls and boys are looking for different things when they join sports. “Girls come to sports looking for friendship and acceptance. They stay because they’ve found that and then they develop the skills. Boys come because they want the sport and then the camaraderie comes later.”
She has noticed that girls don’t tend to assert themselves as much physically to take the ball away when they are on a team with boys. She found that being on an all-girls’ team really helps the girls with confidence.
“Soccer is a sport where you’re getting in people’s personal space and I think that can be awkward with a mix of boys and girls at that age,” Wightman said, adding that lessons in confidence and being assertive are great takeaways for other areas in the girls’ lives. Their team focused on giving the girls a chance to know each other and have fun.
For athletes thinking of signing up who feel uncertain about rejoining the sport or starting out, Wightman said that attitude is way more important than skill. An athlete who puts in effort, shows up, listens and tries their hardest can easily transition to different sports.
“Studies have shown that if you want your kid to be a high level athlete, multi-sports is better,” Wightman noted. “It develops their general coordination and general fitness.”
CDSA has now added a female coordinator to help engage parents and grow the female program. The board has been focusing on making sure soccer is fun, affordable and appealing to families, offering less travel than other sports. The board has also focused on providing higher levels of competition. For the upcoming outdoor season, Tier 3 is offered at U13 for a boys or co-ed team.
Late registration ends April 15 for U5 to U11. For U13 and up, the deadline is April 1, but the club still tries to accommodate athletes after that as needed to fill the teams.
I always feel so exhausted by the time April 1 rolls around. It 's like I just finished a 31-day marc h.
It 's April Fools' Day…
…Some folks have been ready for this day all year long …Believe no one and trust nothing. Just like ever y other day of the year these days!
…The one day a year we all pause to think critically abou t what we read online before accepting it as tru th
Babies born on March 31 are the easiest to prank on April Fools' Day. They were liter ally born yesterday
How do you keep a fool in suspense?
I' ll tell you tomorrow.
Let 's just cancel April Fools' Day this year.
Ain't no prank topping reality these day s.
Son: "Dad, I want to be in politics when I grow up."
Dad: "Are you insane? Have you completely lost your mind? Are you craz y?"
Son: "Never mind! There seems to be too many requirements."
I took one of those "I side with" political tests and it said that I align politicall y with those orcas in the news that keep sinking boats.
A sign in a shoe repair shop: "We' ll heel you and save your sole."
At an optometrist clinic: "For your eyes only."
On a plumber 's truck : "We repair what your husband fixed."
In a restau rant window: "Come in and get fed up."
By a funeral home: "Drive care fully, we' ll wait."
On the back of a septic tank truck : "Caution: This truck is full of political promises."
Mother Nature ap ologizes for the late arrival of Spring.
Father Time was driving and refused to stop and ask for directions.
Look at this weather being all springy and cute , like it didn't just tr y to kill us last week
Me: "Will it be warm, cold, rainy, snowy or windy today ?" Spring: "Yes."
There's a three-bedroom two-bathroom pothole in the Walmar t parking lot if anyone is looking Spring is that friend who always says they 're on their way, but hasn't even left the house yet.
It 's that time of year where ever y jacket you choose is wrong
Oh look , Spring is here! Aaand it 's gone.
No wait , it 's back … aaand it 's gone again
You know you're getting old when your knees give you a more accurate weather fore cast than the weatherman.
I'm convinced that weather apps are just someone sticking their head ou t the back door and making things up as the day goes on
I'm ready for the rest of this week! I' ve got my f lip flops, mittens, sunscreen, parka, iced tea and hot chocolate
Today 's Weather Repor t: Snow or rain possible , anywhere from 0 to 20 centimetres. Could star t at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 or 8:00, maybe today or maybe tomorrow. Temperature anywhere between -8°C and +20°C
Seasons in Alber ta ■ Winter
Pretend Spring ■ Second Winter ■ Spring of Deception
Third Winter
Mud Season ■ Actual Spring
The Pollening
Summer
Hell's Front Porch
■ False Fall ■ Second Summer ■ Boxelder Bug Season ■ Actual Fall
We are here
Nicole Bouillon Photo
Lisette Wightman, left, gets ready to shoot past a Stettler opponent in an U11 tournament last year. For the second year, girls’ teams are now being offered in Camrose for U7 and up.
