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…have been trying to kill each other during rehearsals for the play that will be presented at the Bailey Theatre. The murder mystery will have eight shows (Nov. 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. – and two matinees at 2 p.m. on Nov. 12 and 18) with more than one ending. Which ending will you be seeing? You get to be the detective.
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Cast members from left, Philip Lombard (Jason Adam), Sir Lawrence Wargrave (Mike Hicks), Emily Brent (Marlene Maertens-Poole), Dr. Armstrong (Ron Nease), Rogers (Dale Adam), William Blore (Bradley Moshuk), Mrs. Rogers (Marla Moshuk), Vera Claythorne (Desiree De Kock) and General MacKenzie (Ken Davy) are eager to knock each other off in the play.
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Remembrance Day Services
Saturday, November 11, 2017, 11:00 a.m. Camrose Regional Exhibition or Bawlf Community Centre Must be seated by 10:45 a.m. Phone 780.672.2121
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Informative water well management workshop will help residents protect their water wells. Have you had your well water tested in the last two years? Have old unused wells on your property been properly sealed and decommissioned? Have you ever shock chlorinated your well? Do you know the age and depth of your well, or how it was constructed? According to Alberta water specialist Ken Williamson, if you answered no to any of these questions, your groundwater supply could be at risk. Despite the fact that 450,000 Albertans rely on groundwater for household use, few know that proper water well construction, siting, and maintenance can help protect your well from contamination. To ensure the safety of your water well, you should also know how far your septic system is from your well. Septic tanks should be regularly pumped and inspected. You should also disinfect your well on a regular basis. It is also important to regularly test and document the quality and quantity of water from your well. By keeping good records you can see how water quality and well performance has changed over time. Proper well maintenance and operation can save you costly repairs and ensure your well water yields are sustained over many years. If you’d like to find out if your groundwater is at risk and learn what you can do to protect your well, attend a free water well management workshop being hosted by Camrose County, and presented by the Working Well Program, with technical expertise from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Alberta Environment and Parks, Alberta Health Services and licensed water well drillers on
November 23, 2017
at the Whistle Stop Golf Course Clubhouse (North of Camrose on Hwy 833) from 5:30pm – 9:30pm. Supper will be provided for a charge of $10 per person.
This hands-on, informative workshop is designed to help water well owners better understand and manage their precious groundwater supplies. To attend this event please pre-register by November 20, 2017 (so we can help you look up drilling reports for your well) by calling the Camrose County Agricultural Services office at: 780-672-4765 For more information or to register for this upcoming workshop please contact: Marilyn Nordin Phone: 780-672-4765 Email: asb@county.camrose.ab.ca
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A garage was broken into and a skill saw was missing. The suspect opened the main door to the house, but did not enter. A silver Dodge Caravan was observed leaving the property. An enclosed utility trailer was
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from a residence in Camrose two days earlier. The trailer was returned to the owner.
A utility trailer was found abandoned near Armena. Camrose RCMP checks determined the trailer was stolen
A white Dodge truck was stolen from a residence in New Norway. The truck was later recovered in Edson.
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An electric fence was damaged and tools were stolen from a combine in Camrose County near TWP 485 and RR 201. A large number of items including batteries and rolls of wire were stolen from a commercial property in Camrose County. This file is being investigated. Approximately $1,000 worth of tools and fuel was stolen from a swather north of Camrose. A suspect was captured on video surveillance attempting to gain access to a shop. He was driving a white single cab F150. Fuel was reported stolen from a number of vehicles in Camrose County.
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A 66-year-old male was found asleep in his vehicle on Highway 617. The driver was found to be extremely fatigued and had medical issues. The male was transported by ambulance for precautionary reasons and he was issued a 24-hour driver licence suspension. The chain link fence around a work site was cut and over $600 worth of cable was stolen. Oct. 18
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Robbing rural Peter to pay urban Paul By Wes Taylor, MLA Battle River-Wainwright
The Electoral Boundaries Commission (EBC) published its final report on Thursday, Oct. 19. If the changes proposed are accepted by the Legislature then Battle RiverWainwright (BRW) will cease to exist, swallowed by our three neighboring ridings of Drumheller-Stettler, Camrose and Vermilion-Lloydminster. Two other rural-based ridings will also disappear; in fact 16 rural ridings are being “consolidated” by the EBC. These three lost ridings will be used to increase the number of ridings in Edmonton, Calgary and Airdrie. It is the rise in Alberta’s population, some 600,000 in the last eight years, which has created a problem for the commission. The EBC had two choices, yet considered only one—an attack on rural Alberta. Their more benign and reasonable alternative was to follow the rules laid down in the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission Act and, more importantly, to follow the spirit of the Law contained therein. I spoke out against, and was quoted by commissioner Gwen Day in her minority (dissenting) report, the interim proposed changes and as the final proposals produce the same result, albeit shaped differently, I disagree with these. My contention is that the EBC (majority) have improperly prioritized what is termed voter parity. Voter parity is a seductive concept; all would agree that each person’s vote should, at least in theory, count equally. However under Canadian law, in particular the ruling in the Saskatchewan Reference 1991 case, this is but one factor which the commission shall consider. The other eight factors are listed clearly in the Redistribution Rules contained in the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission Act. The Redistribution Rules are there primarily to ensure that those living in sparse population areas are adequately represented in government i.e. ensure “effective representation” (Rules 12 – 15(2)). Under these rules, a commission should start their work by dividing the total population of Alberta by the number of ridings permitted. This produces what is called the “provincial average” or the number of people which, in a perfect world, ought to be contained in each available riding. The provincial average merely provides a sensible reference point from which eight other important factors shall be considered. The justification for this nuanced approach (in the jargon called the pluralistic approach) is that Canada and its provinces are unique in their formation and formulation. S3 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms states that: “The Charter does not guarantee that we have equal weight to our vote to achieve democracy but the right to vote. The purpose of the right to vote…is not equality of voting power per se but the right to effective representation.” In particular Redistribution Rule 15(1) is crucial to my rejection of the proposed changes. This rule provides the Commission with the ‘wriggle room’ to satisfy and endorse Rule 14 factors. Rule 15(1) states: 15(1) The population of a proposed electoral division must not be more than 25 per cent above nor more than 25 per cent below the average population of all the proposed electoral divisions. For what reason does Rule 15(1) exist, other than to enable effective representation? A narrow focus on voter parity cannot achieve this primary goal. The EBC has, although being careful to discuss it at length in their reports, essentially ignored this rule. They have ignored it so blatantly that I can only believe that they were predetermined to deprive rural Alberta of some, and in the event three, ridings. Here is the alternative approach the Commission could have adopted: Currently the actual variance from the provincial average of the total population each of Edmonton, Calgary and the “Rest of Alberta” is only: Edmonton plus five per cent, Calgary plus six per cent and rest of Alberta minus five per cent. These numbers are well within the +/-25 per cent variance permitted under Rule 15(1). Therefore the commission should have focused on redrawing the boundaries within Edmonton and Calgary, the current perceived variance limit. Further the ridings of Lesser Slave Lake and DunveganCentral-Peace-Notley are under Rule 15(2) permitted greater variance (50 per cent). Consider, why this is so if, as the commission says, voter parity is such a sacred cow? From any perspective these numbers suggest that the EBC (majority) have carried out an unnecessary attack on rural Alberta. You can contact Wes Taylor, MLA Battle River-Wainwright at his office 780-842-6177 or fax 780- 842-3171.
Electoral boundaries may change By Murray Green
Rival cities Wetaskiwin and Camrose could be in different ridings in the next provincial election. Alberta’s rural voice was compromised in the electoral boundaries review with more larger centre constituencies and less rural ridings. The current Wetaskiwin-Camrose riding is likely to be split. Camrose will have its own riding starting at Ervick and going east to Hardisty. It will stretch from the north end of Beaverhill Lake to Lorraine, southeast of Alliance. A Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin riding will represent the area west of Ervick. The current Battle River-Wainwright area will become the Vermilion-Wainwright riding. This separates Hay Lakes and Armena into different ridings, as well as, the Kingman and Miquelon Lakes area. The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission (AEBC), appointed in late 2016, was tasked with reviewing the existing boundaries and names for Alberta’s 87 electoral constituencies. The AEBC released their final report that didn’t sit well with rural communities. The Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC) president, Al Kemmere raised concerns that the final report fails to ensure that all Albertans from rural and remote areas are effectively represented in the Alberta legislature. “In alignment with previous Supreme Court decisions, the highest priority for the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission must be ensuring Alberta’s diverse communities are
effectively represented. This requires a fine balancing act that must weigh different criteria such as population, community characteristics, community history, and natural geography,” Kemmere. As a representative of Alberta’s rural municipalities, the AAMDC expressed disappointment that the AEBC final report did not take the majority of recommendations from rural Alberta more seriously. “We are deeply concerned that this continual dilution of rural representation will ultimately lead to weakened rural communities where the very industries that fuel our economy are rooted.” The AAMDC understands the AEBC’s concern for largely increased populations in the two big cities and additional ridings there may be justified, but not at the expense of Alberta’s rural ridings. “As is acknowledged in the commission’s final report, the challenges associated with representing geographically large and sparsely populated areas with electoral constituencies based on absolute voter parity is that it can deprive citizens with a distinct interest from having an effective voice in the legislative process. Absolute voter parity for electoral constituencies is not possible nor practical and the legislation allows for variances to account for the distinct communities of interest throughout Alberta,” said Kemmere. There is a significant concern regarding the establishment of more urban-only constituencies where none existed before. Such a move only amplifies urban versus rural rhetoric and creates more urban only MLAs with little or no understanding of
rural issues and no impetus to learn about the rural areas that support their regions. The AAMDC had recommended use of urbanrural balanced or blended constituencies so more MLAs have both rural and urban responsibilities and understood better the ruralurban interconnectedness and dependency so important to Alberta’s communities and regions. The new boundary will better reflect the Camrose trading area. The Camrose riding would include Highway 14 communities Ryley, Holden and Viking; Highway 21 communities of Daysland, Killam and Lougheed. It would also include the railway connections of Heisler, Forestburg and Alliance. “We still have constituencies that are proposed to grow that were already too large. It has been the AAMDC’s position that the current electoral boundaries in rural and remote areas are at their maximum size and that expanding the boundaries of Alberta’s largest electoral constituencies will only exacerbate the existing challenges facing those constituents and their elected representatives to meet faceto-face. The AAMDC also appreciates the AEBC’s recognition of the importance of aligning electoral boundaries with municipal boundaries where it is possible and appropriate. It is important for municipal and provincial leaders to be able to work collaboratively to address the concerns and challenges faced by the residents that they both represent. The boundary changes are currently waiting for approval in the legislature.
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BRCF to Flagstaff food bank The Battle River Community Foundation awarded $10,600 in grants to the Flagstaff Food Bank to assist with operating costs, including food purchases. The grant is from income from the Bricker Drever Fund, the Creasy Family Fund, the Dick and Annie Drever Fund, the Doug and Helen Drever Fund, the Willis and Irene Felzien Fund, the Ian Harrison Memorial Fund and the Cliff and Jean Saville Fund. The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support projects and programs, such as this, in East Central Alberta which benefit the local communities and have a positive impact on the future. Grants from the Battle River Community Foundation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations that have created endowment funds. The principal of these endowment funds are kept intact and the income is made available annually to support local projects and organizations. Since it was founded in 1995, the Battle River Community Foundation has granted over $4,865,000 to support community facilities and programs operated by organizations like those provided by the Flagstaff Food Bank. To learn more about the Flagstaff Food Bank, contact Diane Gordon at 780385-2419. To learn more about the Battle River Community Foundation contact Dana Andreassen, executive director, at 780-679-0449.
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Trautman sworn onto County council By Murray Green
Battle River Community Foundation past chairman and director, Blain Fowler, presents the $10,600 in grants to Diane Gordon, treasurer of the Flagstaff Food Bank, while Lynne Jenkinson, Food Bank director, looks on.
Cindy Trautman, representing Division 2, was sworn in to serve on Camrose County council on Oct. 24 at the organizational meeting, along with the rest of the incumbents. She was elected to serve the New Norway, Edberg and Ferintosh area on council. Don Gregorwich was installed as the reeve, but under the condition that all members of council assist him with his duties. “We have to do things differently this year. I’m being treated for damaged vocal cords and I have no idea if it is going to work or not. It is getting more and more difficult to attend public speaking events with my
scratchy voice,” explained Reeve Gregorwich. “Everyone is going to take over some of the stuff I have been doing over the years. This is for this year, but the time is coming that we need someone else to take over as the reeve.” Councillor Jack Lyle indicated that the deputy reeve will have to assume more responsibilities and that is the reason that position is in place. He nominated Councillor Greg Gillespie. He agreed to step up and be the deputy reeve for the next eight months. Councillor Brian Willoughby was named the agricultural service board chairman. Continued on page 8
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Councillor Doug Lyseng was named the municipal planning commission chairman. Two new committees were added. Reeve Don
Gregorwich was named to sit on the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities board. Councillor Gillespie was named to sit on the Go
East RTO (rural tourism) committee. All other appointments to committees were approved by council at the meeting.
2. FortisAlberta Inc. has applied for an order from the Alberta Utilities Commission to: a) confirm its service areas on land annexed by municipalities, and b) compel REAs to turn over wires, substations, and their corresponding members. AUC Proceeding 22164 is ongoing. It directly involves three REAs that are AFREA members. The AFREA is representing its members and one additional REA in disputing this application. We have engaged legal counsel and technical consulting expertise to assist us. 3. The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) is tasked with investigating distribution-connected generation. Proceeding 22534 involves how renewable (solar, wind, hydro) and alternative energy sources could be expanded in Alberta to produce electricity close to power users. The AFREA is participating as a key stakeholder in this proceeding, at the request of the AUC. 4. In June 2017, the AUC approved changes to Rule 024: Rules Respecting Micro-Generation. The AFREA has represented our members’ interests in this Consultation. The Rule changes were effective July 4, 2017. After 75 years in the business, the environment has likely never been more complex than it is now. Even in these far-reaching scenarios, we have not mentioned all the agencies involved in running Alberta’s electricity industry. While we ask for member input into these cases, we recognize it’s a zoo – not just technical detail, but of too many acronyms and players to keep track of. But it is possible. Here’s a list of “who’s who” to detangle it for you. Thank you to our member REAs for representing their members and the unique nature of their REA when providing input. It will continue to be needed! Please keep reading your E-News for updates in these matters.
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KEY ELECTRICITY PLAYERS IN ALBERTA Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC): Our principal regulator – the AUC operates with many of the same powers as a court of law. Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO): The AESO operates the provincial power grid 24/7 by dispatching the power sold by generators. Balancing Pool: The Balancing Pool is an independent corporation created to market power from older generation contracts that were unsold after the electricity market was deregulated. Market Surveillance Administrator (MSA): The MSA monitors the wholesale electricity, retail electricity, and natural gas markets investigating issues that come to its attention through surveillance or complaints. Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA): The UCA represents, informs, and educates consumers on electricity (utility) matters.
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Fielding & Company has been providing high quality, effective legal representation to the residents of Camrose and Central Alberta since 1973. Our lawyers and staff have the knowledge, dedication and expertise to guide you through a wide range of legal matters, including residential and commercial real estate, agricultural, corporate and commercial, business law, wills and estates, and family law. Ph. 780.672.8851 • 100 4918 51 St., Camrose www.camroselaw.com
GRAIN FARM EAST OF CAMROSE – with parklike yardsite and two homes. Available with two or four quarters of quality grainland. S-109
300 ACRES OF PASTURE/RECREATIONAL LAND – overlooking the Battle River with amazing building sites. S-110 NEW LISTING – Quarter of pasture land for tender between Viking and Kinsella subject to Ducks Unlimited Conservation Easement Agreement. Good fences, dugout, corrals and 10-acre non-habitat area on which to build your yard. S-121 NEW LISTING – 80-acre farm east of Camrose. Great opportunity to expand or start your own operation. Older 3-bedroom home on 80 acres which could be cultivated or left as pasture. Property is fenced and has a dugout. Call George. S-117 NEW LISTING – 480-acre cattle and grain farm with excellent home and yard north of Two Hills. S-118 NEW LISTING – Quarter on Hwy. 21 north of Bashaw great for cattle or horses. Riding arena and nicely renovated house. $990,000. S-119 NEW LISTING – Heated insulated 40’ x 60’ shop in Heisler. $75,000. S-120
If you are thinking of selling your farm or acreage, please give me a call. All replies treated in strictest confidence.
George Singer
www.linview.ca 1.888.546.3070
780·608·6555 email: george@linview.ca
Nelson Home Feature
Pre-built Grizzly II is the perfect tiny home for you
By Murray Green
The Grizzly II is the perfect home for first time owners, or those with space constraints. The Grizzly offers 448 square feet with an additional 224 square feet of loft storage. You will be amazed that the well designed home doesn’t waste an inch. It features two goodsized bedrooms, pine vaulted ceilings throughout the open concept kitchen, dining and living room space. This Nelson Homes layout is ideal for a three season resort by the lake, or hunting cabin.
It might appear tiny from the outside, but the fabulous kitchen flows to the large dining area and the comfortable living room for family gatherings. The alder cabinets gives the kitchen a rustic feel, great for that lakeside property. Check out the other fantastic features such as a 19 gallon hot water heater, durable laminate and lino flooring. Founded in 1949, Nelson Lumber has supplied building materials to western Canada for more than 68 years and has been building RTM homes since 2005. “Interiors can include laminate and vinyl plank floors, tiled floors, granite and quartz counter tops and cultured stone fireplaces. There are typically two things that can limit what they can put into your house; the homeowners’ imagination and their budget,” April said. The maximum building size can be 34’ wide by 92’ long and 28’ high when it is on the moving beams. All of the homes are delivered in one piece and rolled onto the foundation, which can be wood, concrete or ICF. There is no need for
cranes or on-site work to put the house together once it arrives on site. The homes are virtually ready to move into with the toilets set and fixtures hung. Just the mechanical, plumbing and electrical needs to be completed. Customers are involved in the building process; from designing the home, selecting interior and exterior colors and meeting with the kitchen and flooring people to make the home match their needs. Pre-built homes range in size from 400 to 2,800 square feet. The availability changes frequently, so contact Nelson for a list of the current homes available, or check them out online at homes. nlc.ca and on Facebook. For more information contact April or Mark at 780-871-6300 or 1-800-661-6534.
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Safety on farms reports
SAVE THOUSANDS
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ON Pre-Built Homes!
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The government will take as long as is needed to consult with and listen to farmers and ranchers before making any changes. “Every worker in Alberta has the right to a safe and healthy workplace,” said minister of labour Christina Gray. “I’m pleased to be moving forward and sharing, as promised, the technical working groups’ recommendations related to farms and ranches. I encourage all Albertans to provide input on how we can carefully craft rules that will balance the need for worker safety while upholding the family farm way of life.” Minister of agriculture and forestry Oneil Carlier commented, “Our government took action to make life better for farm and ranch workers by providing them with basic workplace protections. These reports came as a result of the hard work of all members of the technical working groups and our farming and ranching community. I remain committed to working with them as we move forward.” Facts and stats Occupational Health and Safety rules only apply to farm and ranch operations that employ waged, non-family workers. They do not apply to owners or family members of owners. As of Jan. 1, 2016, Workers’ Compensation Board insurance coverage is required for paid workers. All waged, non-family farm and ranch workers are covered under WCB. Of the approximately 40,638 farms and ranches in Alberta, 9,565 reported hiring waged, non-family workers in 2016. A total of 33,498 farm and ranch workers were employed in paid work on a full-time, part-time or temporary/seasonal basis in 2016. As of June 30, more than 1,200 workers have had their claims accepted by WCB.
JACKSON – 1,484 sq. ft.
BERKELEY – 1,382 sq. ft.
EMBROOK – 1,440 sq. ft.
MEADOWBROOK – 1,870 sq. ft. MEAD
INGLEWOOD – 1,804 sq. ft.
New!
VANGUARD SERIES (Self-Contained Homes)
SYCAMORE – 1,489 sq. ft.
ROWAN – 1,176 sq. ft.
ACACIA – 952 sq. ft.
For more info, call April or Mark at
READY TO MOVE HOMES
Pasture Quarter for Tender Between Viking and Kinsella
NE-14-46-12-W4
This property is located between Viking, Kinsella and Sedgewick, the land is well fenced with a dugout for water, and corrals with load out system. The land has 79 acres of native grass and the remainder reseeded to tame grass. This land was not grazed in 2016 or 2017. There is a 10 acre "NON HABITAT AREA" which is not under the Conservation Agreement that can be used for building a yardsite etc This pasture quarter has a "DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA (NO BREAK /NO DRAIN) CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT" Unconditional tenders will be accepted until noon on 1st December 2017 and property will close on 1st February 2018, offers will be accompanied by a deposit cheque made payable to Linview Realty for 5% of the tender amount. Offers will be opened in the presence of Ducks Unlimited, and Linview Realty Representatives. Acceptance/rejection will be solely at the discretion of the seller. Tender information packages are available from George Singer, Linview Realty, 780-6086555, george@linview.ca
1.780.871.6300 www.nlc.ca
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The farm appearing in this photograph is located in the Camrose trading area. If you recognize it as yours, come to the Camrose Booster, 4925-48 Street, Camrose. You will be presented with a free 8” x 10” color enlargement of the photo.
• This week’s prize must be claimed by December 12, 2017. • Congratulations to James and Lois Dunn of Daysland, the October 10th Mystery Farm winners! • This week’s Mystery Farm is sponsored by the businesses on this page.
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DIRECTORY CABINETS
Camrose Custom Cabinets 3623-47 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-7875 Toll Free 1-800-251-9705
INSURANCE
Camrose Insurance Services Ltd. MICHAEL KELEMEN 5704-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-9251 Phone 780-672-2273
BUILDING MATERIALS
Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre 6809-49 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-8818
Visit Nufloors today for ALL your floor covering needs. 3810-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-4983 Toll Free 1-888-672-4983
Add a flag to your farmyard We sell top quality, long-lasting flags – from Canadian and provincial flags to flags from countries around the world. Choose from many sizes to suit your specific needs. 4925-48 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-3142