The Camrose Booster, December 27, 2011 by The Camrose Booster

The CAMROSE BOOSTER December 27, 2011

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June

R&D HOT TUBS 3843F-44 Avenue, Camrose, AB

Russ and Doneal Greipl

780-679-4003

EZEE BREW HOME BREWING SUPPLIES 4946-50 Street Phone 780-679-4116

BOOKS FOR YOU Duggan Mall, Camrose Ph. 780-672-1707

5029-50 Street Camrose 780-672-2057

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780-672-7474 Grand Park Plaza 6022-48 Ave., Camrose (Beside Boston Pizza) Fax 780-672-4048

REAL ESTATE An Independent member broker

ELLIOTT’S AUTO CARE LTD. Cindy and Eric Elliott 5611-48 Ave., Camrose

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Dr. Kielburger

7 – Augustana celebrated its 100th anniversary with a w eekend full of activities, including special performances by alumni, demonstrations by current Augustana staff, special exhibits and the anniversary convocation. U of A Chancellor Linda Hughes conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws on Craig Kielburger, a leading children's rights activist who founded Free the Children. 7 – St. Mary's Hospital Covenant Health replaced more than 60 acute carebeds with new electric ones designed to prevent bed ulcers, patient falls and caregiver back injuries. It was also able to purchase six fall beds and fall mats that will assist with its fall reduction strategy.

14 – Brendan Lunty won two major Western Canada running events. After winning the Red Deer Marathon in May he ventured to Saskatoon, where he placed first in the Saskatchewan Marathon, the province's top event of the season. 21 – A 2011 census report adopted by City council showed that as of April 21, Camrose had a p opulation of 17,236. The report also showed that the number of baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) increased by 8.5 per cent from 2008, while the number of citizens in the 65 plus age group increased by 5.3 per cent. 21 – Mayor Marshall Chalmers announced that Brian Hamblin would be stepping down as chief executive officer for the City of Camrose effective June 30. "After assessing current and future goals, both City council and the City manager, Brian Hamblin, concluded that a change of direction was in order," said Chalmers.

780-672-1888 Commercial - Industrial - Agricultural GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR #4, 4617-41 Street, Camrose

780-672-7280

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7 – Former Augustana student and Edmonton producer Nathan Huisman was hired by the Bailey Theatre as production manager. He was working on building a fall and winter season to keep the Bailey Theatre active.

COMMERCIAL – RESIDENTIAL – AGRICULTURAL 780-672-3433 OR 780-878-1067

Your Insulation Specialist

SPEEDY Self Serve & Laundromat The Convenience Store with a Difference 5102-53 Street, Camrose

Phone 780-672-2050

JOHN'S SHOPMOBILE LTD. Mobile & Shop Truck Repair Inspections for Trucks, Tractors, Trailers and Forklifts Junction of Highways 13 and 56, Camrose, AB Phone 780-672-2198, Bringing The Mechanic To You

GLOVER INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS 3836-42 Avenue, Camrose www.glover-ace.com Phone 780-672-7396 Toll Free 1-800-232-1947 Watch for our 25th Anniversary Celebration in January!

MAIN STREET UNISEX HAIR CO. "Featuring Family Hair Care and Salon Services" Mon. to Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 780-672-4825 4946-50 Street, Camrose, AB

Curtis

TRUCK REPAIR LTD.

780-608-5034 Box 1876, Camrose, AB T4V 1X8

7 – Camrose and District Horticulture Association member Shirley Helmig was named recipient of the Alberta Horticultural Association's Community Gardener Award for her contributions to horticulture in Camrose and district. 7 – The Camrose Adult Learning Council presented its 2011 Literacy Award to former Family Literacy Coordinator Sharilyn Cook. 14 – Students and parents from New Norway, Bashaw, Killam and Sparling Schools waved signs reading "By taking away my teachers you are taking away my education," and "I deserve an education," and chanted "No more cuts" in a rally outside the Battle River School Division office. 14 – Comrade Agnes Minnes of the Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, received the high distinction of being awarded a P alm Leaf for her endless contributions to the local branch.

Serving Camrose and Area Since 1986 Phone 780-672-7199 Fax 780-672-7192 5238-46 Street, Camrose

HAUGEN BACKHOE SERVICE LTD. COMMERCIAL and RESIDENTIAL

• Water, Power, Sewer Installations and Repairs • Trenching • Pipeline • Gas Installations • Basements • Demolitions • Dugouts • Water Cisterns • Ground Thawing • Gravel Sites and Hauling

Larry’s Cell: 780-678-6337 • larryhaugen@hotmail.com • Mat’s Cell: 780-679-5988

14 – Camrose once again hosted the Night Classic soccer tournament. Four Camrose teams won medals.

21 – Wave after wave of tired but happy cyclists rolled into Camrose the first day of the 2011 Rona MS Bike Tour (Leduc to Camrose). 21 – Camrose Sport Development Society president Barry Fossen announced the signing of a f ive-year contract extension with Camrose Kodiaks' coach and general manager Boris Rybalka.

28 – In one of his last acts as Dean of Augustana, Dr. Roger Epp (left) joined BRSD board chair Cheryl Smith and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Larry Payne in signing a Memorandum of Understanding that outlines ways in which Augustana and BRSD might offer future educational partnerships that are mutually beneficial. Dr. Berger stands. 28 – The annual Relay for Life honoured cancer survivors and raised over $90,000. 28 – The Camrose Association for Community Living was granted accreditation for another three years. Accreditation says that the CAFCL board and staff have worked very hard and continue to work hard in striving for excellence. 28 – The Camrose Open Door Association held a mortgage burning ceremony five years after purchasing the former Smith Clinic building.