June 11, 2019 Country Booster

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June 11, 2019

Whether it is spending a day on the dock casting a line, out on the course swinging a club, or out in the garage wielding a wrench,

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Hook, line and sinker – know the regulations before you fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Rosalind Fire Department to add bush truck for remote areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 County protective services keeping vigilant eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 County supports STARS service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Plugging into People Power The alarm goes off, your feet hit the floor, and you flip the bathroom switch. You walk through the hallway into the kitchen, and turn on the lights. After filling the coffee pot or kettle, you plug it in, push start, and a few minutes later you have your morning brew.

You grab the remote and turn on the morning news, while you unplug your phone charger. How many times a day do you use electricity? In the first few minutes of your day you flip on, plug in, turn on, and unplug from electricity without giving it a second thought.

Apart from the click of a switch, the voice of an announcer on TV, or the noise of the appliances– electricity just quietly does its job.

Clarke wins Parr award

By Murray Green

First-year Castor teacher, Rebecca Clarke, was named as the Alberta School Board Association Zone 4 Edwin Parr Award winner.

These days electricity travels quietly from pole to pole through lines strung across rural Alberta. Thirty-two First-year teachers in Rural Electrification Associations (REA) distribute electricity across hundreds of kilometres of line to over Central Alberta honoured 41,000 members. Those REAs are part of a larger cooperative movement in Canada dating back to the Clarke, who teaches high 1840s that now includes over 9,000 co-ops in nearly every business sector imaginable. school English and also a Grade 3/4 class at Gus When a co-op of any kind forms, it is exciting and people are involved. But, over time, it all becomes routine, Wetter School in Castor, a similar to flipping on the light switch. There are the annual meetings with dry financials and bylaws to vote part of Clearview School on. Years pass, the excitement wanes, and people go back to their busy lives. Alberta REAs have gone Division. The Edwin Parr award is given annually to through the same ups and downs, but the REA distribution system has quietly hummed along providing a first year teacher. reliable and cost effective power to rural residents.

Clarke was given the Amidst that quiet reliability we noticed a worrisome trend. Some REA members don’t know they are memaward at a banquet in Innisfail on May 27, surroundbers. Others may be aware they are members, but they have no idea what the value is apart from being ed by colleagues, family, able to turn on lights and appliances at will. trustees and other award nominees.

We want to reverse that trend and you can help.

“Rebecca is a dedicated teacher who is always lookCheck your power bill and see if your power is distributed by an REA. If it is, call your REA to validate your ing for ways to ensure each member information. Add the next Annual General Meeting to your calendar and plan to attend. Contact the of her students are receivdirector who is elected to represent your area. Get involved with keeping a locally-owned business viable ing the best education she in your community. can give to them,” said Debby Hronek, vice-principal of Gus Wetter School.

Active members are the people power who keep an REA going strong.

Hronek said Clarke’s students “love to come to REA co-ops are owned by their members and governed by a Board of Directors elected from the memberschool each day to see her ship. They rely heavily on member involvement. So we are taking to the newspaper, the radio, and social and be in her class. She is media to help spread the word. REAs are powerful co-ops with a history of energizing their members. always there to listen and visit with them.”

Your REA wants you to get plugged in to the power of your REA co-op.

Clarke was surprised.

“I feel honoured and humbled to receive this,” she said. “I am grateful for the relationships I’ve been able to build with students, staff and the community. I enjoy the challenge of teaching and feel like I’m pushed to be better for my students THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN RURAL ALBERTA! every day. Congratulations to the other nominees and thanks to everyone for supSponsored by the Alberta Federation of REAs (AFREA) Ltd. port.”

Advocating for exclusive service areas for REAs ASBA Zone 4 chair Connie Huelsman is impressed REPRESENTATION | ENGAGEMENT | ADVOCACY with Clarke’s achievements Our vision: Innovative and Dynamic Rural Electrification Associations as part of a Vibrant Rural Alberta Community and with all of the seven award nominees in Zone 4. “It’s really thrilling to see the caliber of new teachers,” said Huelsman. “Our selection committee was especially impressed that all of the candidates understand the importance of building a strong relationship with students.”

Edwin Parr was an Alberta school board trustee starting in 1925. He later served as the president of the Alberta School Trustees’ Association (now ASBA) from …or new websites 1956 to 1962. He instituted an annual teacher award in created from your ideas his school system. Parr passed away in 1963. In honour and our talent. of his memory and to honour teachers, ASBA established We build easy-to-navigate the Edwin Parr Teacher Award in 1964.

Each year, individual school boards select a first year sites that people will want to teacher as their Edwin Parr nominee. In Zone 4, a comuse and explore. mittee made up of three trustees visits each nominee at their school to observe them teaching and to hear about their experiences in teaching. Clarke, as the recipient of the Zone 4 Edwin Parr award this year, will be honoured at the ASBA fall general meeting in Edmonton in November.

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Investment to keep Canada’s crop sector on cutting edge

By Murray Green

Canadian field crop farmers are working hard to ensure the sector remains vibrant and strong.

The crop sector is a key contributor to Canada’s economy, representing $25 billion in farm gate receipts, $21 billion in exports and supporting thousands of jobs across the country, while expanding markets for the sector’s safe, high-quality products.

Lawrence MacAulay, Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced a federal investment of up to $39.3 million to four science clusters including barley, wheat, diverse field crops and soybean under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

These investments include an additional $28.4 million in contributions from industry, for a total investment of $67.7 million.

“The government of Canada is proud to work side-by-side with industry to help keep the Canadian field crops sector on the cutting edge. Demand for our field crops continues to grow and these investments in innovation and research will help position our farmers to grow top quality products sustainably, while meeting consumer demands at home and abroad for years to come,” said MacAulay.

These new clusters will drive innovation and discovery in the Canadian field crops sector over the next five years.

“Crop diversity is essential for keeping Canada’s agricultural ecosystem healthy and productive.

The Diverse Field Crops Cluster research will develop these highpotential crops, and the markets to go with them. Farmers will have more high-value crops to choose from. The Diverse Field Crop Cluster will deliver both economic and environmental benefits for Canada,” said Mike Cey, Ag-West Bio director of corporate initiatives The Barley Cluster ($6.3 million) aims to improve productivity in the science and technology of using barley for food and increase disease resistance. The cluster will be led by the Barley Council of Canada.

“The Canadian barley industry is very appreciative of the Government of Canada’s support of the National Barley Research Cluster under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Ongoing investment

in barley research and innovation to improve varieties, production practices and utilization is vitally important to the continued sustainability and profitability of the barley value chain,” said Brian Otto, chair of the Barley Council of Canada.

The Diverse Field Crop Cluster ($13.7 million) focusses on variety development, crop protection, production agronomy and value added practices to support diverse crop growth. The cluster will be led by Ag-West Bio. The Wheat Cluster ($13.9 million) aims to deliver higher-yielding wheat varieties to producers, and to develop the next generation of Fusarium Head Blight resistant varieties. The Cluster will be led by the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition.

“The investment by the federal government in the Canadian National Wheat Cluster will maintain the high quality of Canadian wheat and lead to new opportunities for producers. This collaboration between government, producers and industry will allow for greater innovation in variety development and agronomic practices that will keep wheat production strong across the country,” Terry Young, chair of the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition.

The Soybean Cluster ($5.4 million) will help Canadian soybean crops become more resilient and productive, increase the geographic range for growing crops and benefit the environment. The cluster will be led by the Canadian Field Crop Research Alliance.

“Canadian soybeans continue to set a gold standard globally for quality, traceability, taste, and sustainable production. Continued research investment in enhanced crop performance that helps grow and secure Canada’s soybean market share worldwide is imperative. We are thrilled to see the Canadian government recognize the importance of research in soybean and other crop production to benefit Canadian farmers. Today’s announcement is a great step in helping Canada maintain its global reputation for high-quality, sustainably grown crops,” said Salah Zoghlami, president, Canadian Field Crop Research Alliance.

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019 – 5:00 PM

Rennie and Fran Friesen – Edberg, AB LOCATED: From the junction of Hwy 13 & 56 (east of Camrose), go 25 km south on Hwy 56, then 3.4 km east on Twp Rd 440 or from Meeting Creek, go 8 km north on Hwy 56, then 3.4 km east on Twp Rd 440. Gate Sign - 19174 Twp Rd 440 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeremy Friesen at 780-678-0634 or Fred Bartel at 780-226-6368 Previewing starts June 17. (Please phone ahead.) Very clean line of equipment. Major pieces have been shedded. Note the 5:00 p.m. start time.

TRACTORS & CAT • 1990 Case IH 7140 Magnum MFWD w/ 12-1/2’ Degelman dozer, showing 7207 hrs, Outback auto steer w/ S3 monitor & EDrive, 20.8R42 quick connect duals, 18/4 PS trans, 1000 PTO, 3 hyd, LED lights, 2nd owner, SN JJA0026033 • John Deere 2555 2WD w/ JD 245 loader & 6’ bucket, showing 7545 hrs, joystick, 3pt hitch, 2 hyd, SN L02555A644398 • 8’ JD bucket & bale spear to fit above loader • Caterpillar D6D w/ 10’ 4-way hyd tilt blade, showing 9066 hrs, PS, 18’’ tracks, canopy, winch, SN 4X1951

HARVEST EQUIPMENT • 1999 Case IH 2388 SP combine w/ 1015 (13) header & Rake-Up PU, showing 3291 sep / 4307 eng hrs, specialty rotor, 30.5L-32 fronts, long auger, hopper topper, chopper, drop pan sampler, SN JJC0265456 • 2000 25’ MF 220 Series II SP swather, showing 2956 hrs, PU reel, SN J220870 • 20’ Case IH 810 straight cut header, PU reel • Sakundiak HD8-1200 8’’x39’ auger, PTO drive • Brandt 10’’x50’ hyd swing auger • New Holland 276 square baler • 22’ UII PU reel TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT TRAILER • ABF 1030 hopper bin, 700 • 1987 Kenworth W900B w/ bu+/19’ steel box & hoist, hyd silage endgate, new 11R24.5 AIR DRILL & FIELD EQUIP rear tires, new roll tarp, • 28’ Harmon 4480 air drill w/ Harmon 3100 TBT air tank Cat 3406, 15 spd, air ride, showing 900,002 km (shedded), dbl shoot, 9.5’’ • 1995 Kenworth W900L spacing, steel packers highway truck w/ full sleeper, • 24’ John Deere 235 TA disc, Cat 3406E, 13 spd, newer 9’’ spacing 11R24.5 tires, air ride, alum • 50’ Flexicoil Sys 82 harrows rims, new AC pump, showing & drawbar 457,762 km • 44’ equipment trailer (9’ + • 31’ IH DT cult, 3 bar harrows 35’) w/ beavertail, 11R22.5 • 45’ Hesston 2210 field cult tires • 3 bottom plow on steel

JEEP & TRAILERS • 1976 Jeep CJ5, 4x4, 8 cyl, 3 spd standard, soft top, 15’’ tires, LED light bar • 2012 19’ Sure-Trac TA tilt deck trailer, 7000 lb axles, one owner • 1993 8’ Gold Star SA tilt deck trailer, 5’ wide, 14’’ tires • 1979 Drainall 13’ gravel pup, flip over tarp, LED lights, spring ride (selling for Darren Isaac, 780-679-8634) MISC & SHOP EQUIPMENT • 8’ Carraro HD 3pt rototiller • 6’ Landpride 3pt rotary mower; 6’ rotary mower for parts; 3pt weight box • Winpower 25/15 PTC PTO generator • Coats 2020 tire changer; tire balancer • Levelwind hyd wire roller (3pt or hitch type); hyd 3pt wood splitter • 500 US gal propane tank; (2) canola shears; Estate rake • 15’ Coleman canoe • Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC welder; Friesen Ind power hacksaw; Dewalt chop saw; Powerfist sand blaster; oxy / acetylene torch set w/ cart; 1’’ & 3/4’’ socket sets; qty of shop tools

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose County awarded two $1,000 scholarships through the agricultural communications committee.

Chair Doug Lyseng, front centre presented cheques to Autumn O’Donnell of Bawlf, front left, who wrote an essay on Mental Health, A Challenge for Farmers, and Theresa Tallieu of New Norway who wrote Social Media and Public Trust in Agriculture. Back row, left to right, Brian Willoughby, Greg Gillespie, Don Gregorwich, Jack Lyle, Trevor Miller and Cindy Trautman.

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By Lori Larsen

This Father’s Day many families might be taking to the lakes, creeks, rivers and other water bodies around Camrose in hopes of landing the big one.

Before you set the hook though, remember to check the 2019 Alberta Guide to Sports Fishing Regulations http://www.albertaregulations.ca/fishingregs/general-regs.html to ensure you are following the laws and regulations.

Begin by familiarizing yourself with open/closed seasons under Site-Specific Regulations in each watershed unit of the Fish Management Zone. “Season closures are designed to protect fish during their spawning periods and to regulate harvest levels,” explained Camrose Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch district officer Lorne Rinkel.

Limiting the number of fish you are allowed to keep or have in your possession assists in maintaining healthy fish populations in our water bodies.

Having in your possession, as defined in the regulations, means fish that are not immediately returned to the waters from which they were taken.

The regulations also define daily and provincewide maximum possession, including fish at your home and fish caught under spe-

cial harvest licence, specific to each game fish species or group of species.

“Possession limits are imposed to ensure overharvesting does not occur in a specific water body,” added Rinkel. “Target goals are set by Fisheries biologists in attempts to establish different fish size and/or quantity in individual water bodies.

Some may be set to grow large trophy fish, others to provide maximum catch opportunity and some to reduce non-native fish populations.”

The regulations also outline general restrictions regarding sport fishing such as: it is unlawful to possess and use gaff (a stick with a hook or barbed spear) or gaff hooks, use more than one line when angling into open water, be more than 30 metres from any fishing line in the water, use a line or lure with more than three hooks, possess live crayfish, bait fish and use live fish, amphibians (frogs or salamanders) for bait. “Bait is sometimes restricted in order to reduce the introduction of non-native organisms into water bodies; as well sport fish tend to “swallow” live bait which causes a dramatic increase in fish mortality in areas where the fish must be released.”

In an effort to ensure ethical fishing, the laws also prohibit fishing by snag-

ging or the use of snares, firearms, or any device to attract, stun or kill fish by causing an explosion or electrical current in the water.

stretch. Fish can be measured from nose to tail either with a pinched tail or by fork length depending on which method benefits the angler

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch District Officer Lorne Rinkel uses a measuring device to ensure the fish caught by an angler fell within the regulations.

Most anglers are familiar with stories about how big the fish actually was and, of course, the one that got away, but when it comes to the regulations, measuring the fish length is required by law.

Officer Rinkel offered some advice on measuring fish. “When measuring fish, use a device that does not

in meeting size restrictions.

Fish length can be affected by heat, cold and time out of the water so if in doubt, put it back. Injured or dead fish must also be released as anglers cannot possess an illegal fish regardless of the reason–and nature will take its course.”

When you do catch those legal fish, other than at

your permanent residence, how you clean and prepare them for transport home to the frying pan is also very important and regulated by law.

Do not skin, cut or pack the fish in a manner that would make the species unidentifiable, the measurement impossible and the number of fish undeterminable.

Fishing your favourite hole, that amazing spot that no one else seems to know about and always produces a catch, makes the sport of fishing even more adventurous; however, it is absolutely imperative to ensure you have permission to be on private land, reserves, Métis settlements and public land under agricultural and grazing lease.

Respect the land by ensuring you leave it in a condition as good as you found it and that you disturb the land as little as possible.

Remember, landowners do not have to post land as no trespassing, it is the responsibility of the user to inquire and seek permission.

Spending Father’s Day on a creek enjoying the serenity of natural surroundings and adding the extra bonus of reeling in a fish with your child is one of the best gifts any father could receive.

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Father’s Day

REQUEST FOR TENDERS Complete demolition of: 5010-48A Avenue, Camrose, AB (Formally St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church) Tender will cost separately: • Asbestos abatement • Demolition of building • Landfill/Disposal charges to be billed direct to Wild Rose Co-operative Association Ltd. Costs also to be included in the demolition tender: • Demolition Permit Costs • Utility Removal Costs to Property Line • Site to be left level Wild Rose Co-op has a current Asbestos Analysis.

Please contact for a copy.

Sealed tenders to be submitted to: Wild Rose Co-operative Association Ltd. 4818-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 2R8 marked “Demolition Tender” Lowest and any tender may not be accepted.

Tenders will not be opened in public.

Successful tenderers will be expected to complete demolition prior to October 1, 2019.

Closing date June 20, 2019 at 10:00 am.

For more information please contact Hal Reid or Carol Rollheiser, Wild Rose Co-operative Association Ltd., 780-672-3107.

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May 31

Bashaw RCMP were dispatched to a collision between a train and gravel truck at an uncontrolled crossing in Camrose County. The driver of the gravel truck sustained injuries as a result. Highway 21 was closed temporarily as the investigation continued. RCMP would like to remind motorists and

pedestrians to exercise caution and be vigilant at all rail crossings.

May 26

At approximately 7 p.m. RCMP received several reports of a possible impaired/dangerous driver on Highway 21. The suspect fled from police. Camrose RCMP located the suspect travelling northbound on Highway 21.

The suspect vehicle

stopped in the northbound lane of Highway 21, which eventually led to a high risk arrest of the suspect.

The suspect was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle and was arrested.

He is facing a number of charges including Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle, Flight from Police and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine.

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UNRESERVED ACREAGE AUCTION LORNE GRADEN

Saturday, June 22 • 9:00 am

SATURDAY, June 22, 2019 – 10 am Being north of Genesee Bridge on Secondary 770 to TWP RD 512 (Holborn Hall Road) go 2 miles east to Range Road 21, then 1½ miles south; OR go 4 miles south of the Junction of Sec 770 & 627 to TWP RD 512, then go 2 miles east to RG RD 21, then 1½ miles south; OR 51022 RG RD 21 (Parkland County)

TRACTORS • 2016 JD 1023E F.W.A. Hydro Lawn Tractor, 3pth, PTO, c/w 60” Quick Attach Driveover Mower & JD F.E.L. & bucket, like new, 152 hrs, S/N 1LV1023EKEH415263, Loader S/N 1POD120XPEX006007 • 1926 JD “D” Tractor, PTO, steel wheels, runs, S/N 138059

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Prop • Single 8’ Disc • Sun Tune-Up Tester • 1976 Trans Am Car Body c/w shaker hood • 1980 Firebird 2 Door Car Body EQUIPMENT • AC 22’ VS Cult c/w hyd. wings • Approx. 12 Old Truck Bodies c/w engines, Fords & Chev • Alteen 15’ Tandem Disc (70’s) • Melroe 30’ Rod Weeder • Chev 1-ton Truck c/w steel box • (4) Flex Harrows c/w drawbar & hoist 3-PT. HITCH EQUIPMENT • Shop-Built 16’ Land Roller c/w • Horse Rake • JD 647 3pth Rototiller, like new 36” drum • 3pth 2-Bottom Plow • MF Pull Type 6’ Hay Conditioner • JD PTO Hyd. Pump c/w controls • 1970 Chev Nova 2 door Car • 3pth 6’ Blade c/w hyd. lift Body • 3pth 3-Wheel Hay Rake • Shop Built 10’ Trailer Hyd. Lift Blade MISCELLANEOUS BRUSH MOWER • AC 3-Bottom Plow c/w hyd. lift • 1972 Dodge Sportsman 16 • JD RC78 Hyd. Drive HD Motorhome, V-8, auto, awning, Skidsteer Brush Mower c/w new • Field Sprayer c/w 68’ booms & 500-gal. tank S/N B31BF2V631000 hyd. motor & gearbox, like new • Truck Chassis Bale Wagon c/w • 1977 Chev Chevy Van 22’ TRUCKS pipe deck, hauls 14 bales Motorhome, V-8, auto, awning, • 1980 LW900 Kenworth Winch • 1-Bottom Breaking Plow c/w S/N CGL3364135939 Tractor, Cummins 400 Big Cam power lift • (2) 12’ Magnum Steel Gates, 3 engine, 13&4-sp trans c/w • 2-Bottom Plow new fifth wheel & winch, 8200 hrs., • Melroe 12’ DD Press Drill c/w • 16’ Gate 2200 hrs. on new eng. & clutch, fert. attachment • Squeeze c.w auto head gate & S/N 909445 • JD 800 15’ SP Swather c/w Palpation cage • 1958 Ford 700 Single Axle pick-up reel, parts • Tub Mineral Feeder Truck, V-8 eng., 5x2-sp trans, • International 715 Combine, • A2000 12V Winch c/w bumper c/w 16’ box & hoist, 9:00x20 parts • 18.4x38 Duals c/w spacers rubber, 2631 original miles, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES • 18.4x38 Tractor Chains S/N 4817075WK12215 • 225-gal. Plastic Tank • Horse Drawn Potato Hiller & • 1980 Ford Custom F250, • New Quad Blade Cultivator 6-cyl., 4-sp trans, 4x4 c/w Nifty • (6) Rolls New Barb Wire • Implement Truck Feeder, S/N F26ECJA568 • Approx 10 sheets ¾” Plywood • 5’ Tumble Bug TRAILER • 12”x12”x30’ “H” Beam • Cutter • 1992 Trail Rite 22’ 5th-Wheel • Assort. Sucker Rod & Rebar • Beam Scale Stock Trailer c/w divider gate, • Assort. 4’x16’ Wire Mesh • Buggy Steps S/N T9LC1829NA221047 Panels • Singer Sewing Machine c/w • Cement Mixer cabinet QUAD • 48” Wood Burner c/w heat • 1997 Polaris 300 2WD c/w • Victor Turn Table Cabinet exchanger reverse, front & rear racks, • (7) Saw Mandrels c/w blades like new • 4-Wheel Wagon • World War II Wooden Plane License No. 200809 Box 71, Sunnybrook, AB ALVIN MILLER 780-789-2226 or Cell 780-920-6738 TREVOR MILLER 780-722-2705 BARRY KASHA 780-374-2472 Camrose, Daysland, Killam, Tofield, Holden DARCY SHEETS 780-336-6485 Kingman, Rosalind, Viking Clerk: Judy Bentley “For Reasonable Rates and Excellent, Friendly Service, Give Us a Call”

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AT LINDSTRAND AUCTION MACHINERY SALE SITE – Selling Three Rings – Listings are now being accepted to be included in our newspaper, radio, web page and extensive mailing campaign.

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Phone 780-672-8478

Accepting Consignments from Monday, June 10 to Friday, June 21 Previewing / Intake of Consignment Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

AB License #312728

www.lindstrandauctions.com

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE Plan on attending this Sale.

Lots of good items. For more information call Lorne Graden at 780-868-7811 or Miller’s Auction Service at 780-789-2226 or 780-920-6738. www.millersauction service.com Terms: Cash or valid cheques, certified cheque, bank draft, bank letter of credit, MC or Visa. 3% usage fee on MC or Visa. No purchases to be removed until settlement has been made. List is subject to additions and/or deletions. Neither the owner, the auctioneer nor staff of the auctioneer shall be held responsible for any loss or accident on or off the auction site.

Look for pictures on our website: www.millersauctionservice.com

All steamed up Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster JUST RELAXING Camrose 4-H Beef Club 11-year-old member Rebecca Scarff couldn’t be more relaxed as she stretches out on her even more relaxed yearling 4-H steer Taurus taking before they enter the ring during the Camrose District 4-H Interclub Sale held on June 4.

Lori Larsen and Murray Green, Camrose Booster Nine-year-old Aksel Luz lets off a little steam during Jaywalkers’ Jamboree held May 31 to June 2 in Downtown Camrose, while sitting atop the Camrose and District Centennial Museum steam engine.

The COUNTRY BOOSTER, June 11, 2019 – Page 7

UNRESERVED ACREAGE FARM AUCTION

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION

Malorie Aube & Tyler Parker of BAWLF, AB

Estate of John Knorr of CASTOR, AB

Location: From HWY 13 & HWY 26 junction on the east side of Camrose go 21 km east on

HWY 26 to Range Road 180, & then go 3 km north; OR from HWY 854 & HWY 26 intersection north of Bawlf go 3.5 km west, & then go 3 km north.

Gate Sign: 47131 – Range Road 180

Legal: SW-7-47-17-W4

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19/19 – 4 PM PICTURES ON WEBSITE TRACTOR

TERMS: CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA, M/C • Stainless steel pellet pizza BBQ. • (4) Chest freezers. • RV mat.

• (2) Honda EG6500CL generators for parts.

LUNCH AVAILABLE

• 2011 John Deere XUV 825i gator, camo, 3,432 km, 1,373 hr., 4x4, LED light bar, windshield, bench seat, independent rear suspension, grille guard, 1 owner, vg cond.

3 PT. HITCH ITEMS • John Deere 665 rotary tiller, • (2) Meridian hopper bottom feed bins.

5½ ft.

• Frontier RC2072 rotary TRAILERS mower, 6 ft.

• Frontier LP1172 land plane, 6 ft.

• Frontier SB1164 snowblower, 5½ ft.

• Rotomec PHD300 post hole auger, 12”.

• King Kutter 5 ft. disc w/ notched blades.

• John Deere 38” ballast box.

• 2016 TNT 14 ft. cargo t/a • 2 Bottom plow. • Ripper. trailer w/ fold down rear MISCELLANEOUS ramp, LED lights, GVWR = 7000 lb.

• 2009 9½ ft. s/a skidoo trailer.

• Wylee 9 ft. t/a 2-horse stock • 7 ft. x 8 ft. walk in freezer. trailer.

• 20 ft. seacan.

LIVESTOCK RELATED • 1999 Magnum Nightbuster • New Holland 358 mixermill.

4000 lite plant.

• (2) Snap-on 6 ft. x 6 ft. metal • Robin 6” X 34’ grain auger w/ 420cc motor. shelving.

• ±(100) 2W 8 ft. sheep panels.

• Stainless steel commercial • ±(20) 6 ft. - 12 ft. hog panels. sink.

• ±(10) 16 ft. hog panels.

• Massey Harris cream • ±(10) Zubot 4 ft. overhead separator.

• Olympian 20KVA natural gas frame gates. generator.

• 2W 10 ft. panel w/ 4 ft. walk • (7) 3½” Pipe joints. thru gate.

• (20) 2¼” Pipe joints.

• 2W 4 ft. overhead frame gate.

• 500 Gallon poly water tank on • Zubot 5 ft. & 12 ft. panels. t/a trailer.

• 13’ sheep shelter.

• 1250 Gal. poly water tank.

• Sheep handling diverter.

• (4) Gator tracks.

• (2) 12V floating water pumps.

• John Deere gun safe.

• Priefert hog creep feeder.

• Reese 5th wheel hitch.

• Hog scale.

• Honda push lawnmower w/ • 1½ Bundles of 4”-5” x 6’ new rear bagger. fenceposts.

• (2) Mountain bikes.

• Large qty. of 8 ft. corral slabs.

• John Deere kid’s bike.

• Electric fence posts & wire.

• Potato barrels.

• Utiility auger.

• Wheelbarrow.

MONDAY, JUNE 24/19 – 4 PM PICTURES ON WEBSITE

TERMS: CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA, M/C

TRACTORS

GRAIN TRUCKS VEHICLES

LUNCH AVAILABLE SWATHING & HAYING

RECREATION

GRAIN BINS • John Deere 3039R tractor w/ JD H165 FEL & 6 ft. bucket & pallet forks, 2014, 39 hp, MFWD, 1,508 hours, joystick, 3 pt. hitch, hydrostatic, mid pto, diesel, 540 pto, 1 rear hyd. outlet, 43 x 16.00 x 20 rear tires, 1 owner, excellent condition.

Location: From the HWY 12 & 36 junction east of Castor, go 8.5 miles north on HWY 36 to Township Road 390 and then go ½ mile west to Range Road 135 & then ½ mile north.

Gate Sign: 39023 Range Road 135 Legal: NW-5-39-13-W4

• 2006 Honda 650XL street legal motorcycle.

• 1995 Honda 100R motorbike.

• 2011 Honda CRF50F motorbike.

• 2003 Honda XR50R motorbike.

• 2009 KTM 65SX motorbike.

• 2001 Arctic Cat 800 snowmobile, 1,926 miles.

• 1999 Polaris 700XC Indy SP snowmobile.

• John Deere Sportfire snowmobile for parts.

SHOP EQUIPMENT & TOOLS • Stihl MS181C gas chainsaw.

• Metal tool chest.

• Dewalt transit.

• Stihl gas weedeater & leaf blower.

• Mig welder.

• Dewalt 20V cordless drill.

• Dewalt 18V reciprocating saw.

• Mitre saw. • 1½” Poly hose.

• Karcher pressure washer.

• Hose reel w/ air hose.

• Scaffolding. • Mr. Heater.

• Aluminum extension ladder.

• Bolt bin. • Wrenches.

• Variety of shop tools.

• Plus more items too numerous to list.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE There is a wide variety of items UP4BIDS in very nice condition. Please note the 4 PM start time and mark your calendar and plan to be with us sale day as there is something here for everyone!

For further information call Tyler at 780-781-8715 OR DAS at 1-877-UP4BIDS (874-2437).

• 1979 Chevrolet C70 t/a grain truck w/ 18 ft. steel box & Renn • John Deere 3155 tractor w/ hoist, 10.00 x 20 tires, roll tarp, JD 265 FEL & 7 ft. bucket & 466 gas, 5/4 transmission, vg grapple, 1988, MFWD, 95 hp, 9,065 hr. showing, 3 pt. hitch, cond.

18.4 x 38 tires, 2 hyds, 540/1000 • 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty pto, very good condition. quad cab diesel truck, 4x4, 454,043 km, new trans.

• 1988 Chevrolet Cheyenne 2500 reg. cab long box truck, 4x4, 186,000 km, 350 gas.

• Case 2290 tractor, 1980, 129

hp, 11,419 hr. w/ new motor at 5000 hr., 18.4 x 38 duals, powershift, 540/1000 pto, (dozer sells separately.)

• John Deere 2020 tractor, 1966, 6400 hr. showing, cab, gas, 2 hyd. outlets.

• Minneapolis Moline Super M670 tractor w/ Case FEL & 5 ft. bucket, 1970, diesel, 18.4 x 34 tires, 2 hyds, 540 pto, Ampli-Torc HI/LO range.

TRAILERS, AUGERS & TANKS • 1995 Titan 20 ft. t/a gooseneck stock trailer.

• 1988 Royal 16 ft. t/a 5th wheel stock trailer.

• Brandt 8”, 51 ft. grain auger w/ hyd. mover & Kohler 25 hp electric start motor.

• Farm King 7”, 36 ft. grain auger w/ new Kohler 16 hp electric start motor.

• Robin 6”, 30 ft. grain auger.

• Wheatheart 9”, 5 ft., hyd. post hole auger.

• Westeel 100 gallon slip tank.

• 1250 Gallon poly tank.

• JD 956 moco discbine, 2013, 14 ft., steel rolls, hyd. tilt, 2 point pivot tongue, shedded, exc. cond.

• JD 535 round baler, 1992, gathering wheels, 1000 pto, kicker, shedded, excellent cond.

• NH 116 hydraswing haybine, 14 ft, rubber rolls.

• MF 885 s/p swather, 25 ft., bat reel, 2,857 hr. showing, A/C, double swath, gas.

• Versatile 4400 s/p swather, 20’ p/u reel, A/C. • Case IH 721 p/t swather, 21 ft., bat reel.

• Trailtech 5 round bale mover.

• Tonutti 10 wheel “V” hay rake.

• New Holland 166 hay inverter, ground driven.

• Pollard 5-wheel side delivery hay rake.

• Sitrex 3 pt. hitch 4 wheel hay rake.

SHOP EQUIPMENT & TOOLS • Air compressor w/ 20 gal. tank & 5 hp motor.

• Miller 225 Thunderbolt welder w/ cables.

• Portable air compressor w/ ½ hp motor.

LIVESTOCK RELATED • Oxy/propane cutting torch & hoses.

• Snap-on 10,000 lb. electric winch w/ remote.

• John Deere 785 t/a manure • Phillips 20 ton port-a-press. spreader, hydrapush, 1000 pto, • Metal tool chest.

10.00 x 20 tires.

• John Deere battery charger.

MISCELLANEOUS • 1983 Mohrlang Mfg. Inc. MB420 • Tap & die set.

• Degelman 12 ft. 2-way front feed mixer, 420 cu. ft., 4 augers, • Tire changing stand. dozer blade. new chain.

• 10” Tablesaw w/ stand.

• 5-Ton t/a fertilizer spreader, • 200 Bushel s/a creep feeder.

• Makita cut-off saw & ½” drill. ground driven.

• UFA calf cradle & cattle squeeze. • Bench grinder. • Drill press.

• Woods 10 ft. batwing rotary • Linden post pounder w/ 4-way • Craftsman reciprocating saw. mower, 1000 pto, hyds.

• Gas powered weedeater & • Frontier 3 pt. hitch snowblower, hedgetrimmer. • Mr. Heater.

• (6) 1-Round bale feeders.

4 ft., like new.

• Extension & stepladders.

• 12 ft. gate.

• Agtronic 10KVA pto generator.

• 4½” & 7” Angle grinders.

• 12V Fuel pump.

• (2) 2-Round bale feeders.

• Bottle jacks. • Welding bench.

• John Deere 260 ride-on lawn • Feed bunks.

• Garden dump wagon. tractor w/ 46” deck, & 24” tiller, • 10 ft. x 7 ft. round bale feeder.

• Quad cart. • Jack-all jacks.

17 hp. • 10 ft. landleveller.

• Feed tubs.

• Welding supplies. • Skilsaw.

• 2013 TAOTAO 250cc quad, 2WD, • Calf shelter w/ tin roof.

• Shop vac. • Block & tackle. like new.

• Corral panels.

• Shovels & forks.

• JD trail type 6 ft. rough cut mower.

• 14 ft. x 16 ft. metal clad chop bin • Hydraulic rams & hoses.

• 2-Horse wooden sleigh frame & on skid.

• Shop & hand tools. team harness.

• Lewis cattle oiler. • Halters.

• Ass’t plumbing & elec. supplies.

• 4-Wheel hay wagon.

• Horse collars. • Dehorners.

• (7) 2-3/8” Pipe joints.

• Plus more general farm • 300 Gallon molasses mineral poly • Greenslades meat bandsaw. miscellaneous items. tank. • Bridles.

• 2” Water pump.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE • Ass’t. corral & fence posts.

There is a wide variety of items ANTIQUES • Ass’t. of fencing & livestock UP4BIDS in very nice condition.

• McClary wood stove. supplies. • Calf cradle.

Please note the 4 PM start time, • Cream separator. • Road grader.

• Calf catcher. • Calf sled. mark your calendar, & be on • Galvanized tub. • Tobacco tins.

• Grooming tools. time as this one looks like a • Steel wheel cultivator.

• Branding iron pot.

“DANDY”! For further information • 10 ft. dump rake.

• Chicken feeders. call Dunkle Auction Services at • JD 2-bottom plow.

• Chicken plucker.

• IH 5 ft. steel wheel mower.

1-877-UP4BIDS (874-2437).

TILLAGE & SEEDING • Kellough 14 ft. tandem disc, notched blades.

• John Deere 3 pt. hitch 8 ft. cultivator.

• Case IH 7200 hoe drills, 28 ft.

(2 x 14 ft.), rubber packers, hydraulic mover.

• John Deere LL166 d.d. seed drills, 8 ft. & 16 ft., • Crown 400 fork type rockpicker.

• Bergen 24 ft. hyd. drill mover.

Rosalind Fire Department to add bush truck for remote areas

By Murray Green

The Rosalind Fire Department has been using volunteer firefighters’ trucks when controlling bush fires or hard to get at fires in the past.

The department asked County council to consider purchasing a used truck to add to its fleet for adding

a side-by-side water tank to fight grass and bush fires in the valley.

“I move that Camrose County council provide the Rosalind Fire Department with a bush truck to a maximum cost of $30,000 with funding to come from the fire reserve,” said councillor Cindy Trautman.

“The request came for the Rosalind Fire Department to have a truck to compliment the trucks they already have. This will replace volunteer trucks that are used to haul water into hard to get places or off the road areas. It is used to pull a water tank,” explained administrator Paul King.

The truck would fill out the equipment the department already has and would be used in a similar fashion as one that the New Norway Fire Department has as well.

King suggested council add it to the budget process, but councillors agreed that it was a legitimate request that the truck could be used

this summer due to dry conditions.

Council has funds in reserve to go towards the purchase of two new pumper-foam trucks. However, council agreed to budget the replacement of the reserve funds to ensure they have funds to purchase two new trucks in 2021.

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County protective services keeping vigilant eye 121 km per hour, and this ty involves checking anywas a posted 100 km per thing that seems out of the hour zone. ordinary, such as possible He activated the patrol abandoned vehicles. vehicle’s emergency lights We parked at the top of and safely followed after a hill overlooking the fields the suspect vehicle. Within that were subject to the a few seconds the vehicle mud bogging complaints we were following pulled observing any possible over to the side of the highissues, this particular eveway and stopped. ning was quiet and nothing Mike turned up the happened. volume of the in-car digital Moving on from there camera system so I was we patrolled through the able to hear the entire conTillicum Beach area then versation that transpired onto Red Deer Lake subdibetween him and the opervisions. ator of the stopped vehicle.

“The County has conAs he cautiously tracts for our services with approached the vehicle a few towns and villages, so he stopped just short of part of what we do is reguthe driver’s side door, and lar patrols through them. in a clear friendly voice Mostly we are showing the explained to the driver colours (being visible) so they were stopped for travresidents are aware we are elling 21 kilometres over out and about checking on the posted limit. things.”

After a brief conversaCamrose County tion Mike returned to the consists of 128.5 km (80 PC with the operator’s and miles) long from the north vehicle documents in hand. to south by 48.25 km (30 He checked all the informiles) wide, a massive area mation on the PC comto cover and impossible to puter and proceeded Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster do so in one shift so the to write a speeding Officer de Ryck investigates a parked truck in a farm field officers usually focus on he key is to slow ticket, then returned to ensure the vehicle is not stolen and no one is in distress. a particular area, giving to the vehicle and people down “As we approach the highway and for the next priority to emergent calls. handed the driver the Back out on the counvehicle we note the posi- few hours we stopped a few and to educate them on ticket. ty roads the daylight was more vehicles for speeding. tions of all the people in the dangers of driving Once back in Around 7 p.m. a deci- fading and the cusp of the patrol vehicle, the vehicle and observe over the speed limit. sion was made to eat a the evening was making what they are doing with Mike watched as the quick bite of dinner while observation a little more stopped vehicle left their heads and hands. I parked overlooking a loca- difficult. As we traversed like to stop at the crossbar First on the agenda, the area, then he drove between the front door and tion that had been fre- down a gravel road, checkOfficer de Ryck calibrated the PC to a turnoff fur- rear door (if there is one) quented by ATV operators ing oil well sites, abanthe radar unit to ensure ther down the highway and or just short of the driver’s mud bogging on private doned houses and farms, accurate readings. One of completed his notes about door. That way if they do land without permission. pull-offs and other locathe primary focuses of the the incident.

As we headhave a weapon they would “I do my notes after I county officers is to reduce literally have to twist ed down a narincidents on the county issue them the ticket so I around to aim at me.” row dirt road nsuring the mainteroads by controlling the don’t have to detain them between two It dawned on me that for any longer than necesnance and safety of speed of vehicles. there must be a host of sections of farm sary,” he sincerely noted.

“The key is to slow Mike our infrastructures is important. things going through the land, people (operating motor “No one likes getting a officer’s mind as they noted a truck vehicles) down and to edu- ticket so the less time they approach these vehicles parked by a set cate them on the dangers have to spend parked on and that every stop must of grain bins in a field, that tions that shouldn’t necof driving over the speed the side of the road the have to be treated as seemed a little out of place. essarily have vehicles or better, and it reduces any limit or for road condithough it were a high risk. “It may be harmless. May people located there this safety concerns.” tions,” said de Ryck.

I asked Officer de Complacency in this line of be the landowner but just time of the day, Mike noted Once the radar unit Ryck if there were any work could prove extremely in case we’ll go over and a large tree precariously was determined to be have a look and I’ll check leaning toward the road. specific protocols they fol- dangerous, possibly fatal. working precisely, we were Mike maneuvered the the licence plate on our He stopped the PC got out lowed when approaching a ready to hit the road, so to patrol vehicle back onto the system to make sure the and took a photo, noting stopped vehicle on foot. speak. truck isn’t stolen.” the exact location.

Officer de Ryck recent“Ensuring the mainteThe inquiry on the ly joined Camrose County plate indicated the nance and safety of our Protective Services after vehicle was not sto- infrastructures is imporserving 9 years with the len and returned a tant. Enforcing road bans Royal Canadian Mounted name and address ensures our roads will last Police in various locations. of registered own- and won’t require unneces“When the opportunity er, who Mike later sary maintenance but also for this position came up I confirmed was the making sure the roads are decided to apply for it, to not obstructed or pose danlandowner. save my family from the Mike drove the ger to passenger traffic is stress of any more transpatrol vehicle clos- important. I will give a fers.” er to the parked copy of this photo along Pleased with his decitruck noting there with the location to the sion, de Ryck finds the were no occupants Public Works department work with the County both visible in the cab. and they may have to come interesting and rewarding We exited the PC, out and secure the tree so and especially enjoys being and Mike slowly it doesn’t fall on the road able to develop strong relaapproached the and possibly cause an accitionships with the resipassenger side of dent.” dents he serves. the suspect truck.

As citizens we tend As the first hour of A quick check of to take the condition of the shift closed in and the the vehicle and our roads for granted and speed of several vehicles surrounding area while it may not seem like had been monitored, Mike satisfied him that a huge concern, a motorannounced, “I think we betthere was nothing ist travelling a back gravter pull this guy over.” He suspicious going el road in the dark and Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster turned the readout screen on. He informed me hitting a large downed Officer Mike de Ryck photographs a of the radar unit towards that a large part of tree could have devastattree that could cause issues with me, the registered speed of what they do while ing consequences. traffic on a rural road. the suspect’s vehicle read Continued on page 10 patrolling the counBy Lori Larsen

Travelling the Camrose County roads, often alone and sometimes cloaked in darkness, Camrose County Protective Services officers are ensuring residents are kept safe and their property, as well as public property, is protected.

On May 11 at approximately 4 p.m. or 16:00 hours as referred to by para-military agencies, I met Camrose County Protective Services Officer Mike de Ryck in the parking compound of Camrose County facility.

Kitted up and ready for duty Mike greeted me with a warm handshake and then offered me the seat next to him in the patrol vehicle (PC).

A little tight on space, due to the slew of equipment required to perform their duties, I settled in ready to experience a day/ evening in the life of a Camrose County Protective Services officer.

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Animal Shelter looking for volunteers

By Lori Larsen

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As a not-for-profit organization the Camrose and Area Animal Shelter relies heavily on the goodwill of supporters who donate funds, items and/or time to ensure the Shelter can continue doing the important work of providing for Camrose and area homeless

cats. Presently the shelter is home to 39 cats/kittens either ready or getting ready to be adopted out to a loving family. There are typically between 45 to 60 cats in care at any given time.

The fourth annual Pet Expo will take place on Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. until

3 p.m. in the Cornerstone Mall parking lot, just south of Safeway. The Shelter is accepting applications for pet related vendors to set up during the Expo.

On June 12, the Shelter will be holding its annual general meeting beginning at 7 p.m. at the Shelter (Bay 8, 4617-41 Street).

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Around 9:45 p.m.

Officer de Ryck indicated we would be heading to Pelican Point Beach, the furthest southern part of Camrose County division.

“We’ll head down there and check the campground, make sure campers are obeying the noise bylaws and being respectful of others enjoyment.”

A patrol through the campground found everything in good order. People sitting at their campsites enjoying a spring evening around a fire would wave as we passed by. Mike reiterated the impact visibility has on preventing unlawful activity and maintaining the peace.

As it drew close to 11 p.m. we began the trek back towards Camrose.

One of the specific requests for service for the evening was a drive by check of a graduation party taking place in the county closer to Camrose, which Mike determined would best be done around midnight when the party might be starting to wind down.

We drove by the location at around 12:20 a.m.

It appeared the party was still going on but Mike was happy to report there were no vehicles on the road and that despite our efforts to hear any unwelcome noise to neighbours, all was very quiet.

We finished out the rest of the shift, patrolling county roads within close proximity to Camrose ensuring there were no other possible graduates driving when their ability to do so was not ideal.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. we returned to the County compound and said our good nights.

I was somewhat surprised at how fast the 9.5 hour shift actually passed by and maybe somewhat relieved we didn’t have to deal with anything particularly disturbing or unsettling. I was happy that on this evening Officer de Ryck was able to park the PC and after filling out some paper work (a large part of any law enforcement officers’ work) go home to his family. Something we wish for all our emergency personnel at the end of every shift.

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Telecommunications vital part of policing

By Lori Larsen

They are the voice on the other end of the line that answer calls from people in emergent situations, needing police assistance.

During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Alberta RCMP detachments recognized the very important role the employees of the Operational Communications Centres (OCC) play in ensuring the safety and well being of Albertans across the province.

Alberta has two OCCs: one located in Edmonton and one in Red Deer, that answer calls for 136 detachments and satellite offices throughout Alberta’s RCMP communities including Alberta Sheriffs (traffic units) and various

municipal and Indigenous police agencies.

The Alberta OCC’s operate 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year and in 2018, answered 910,217 calls for service.

The duties of the OCC employees can be very demanding and stressful.

The operators are highly trained to be calm and collected all the while astute enough to collect pertinent information to relay onto patrol members.

They are called upon to be the voice of reason while dealing with people who are more often than not agitated, fearful and emotionally charged.

OCC operators are the unseen heroes who stand between a call for help and help arriving.

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County supports STARS service \By Murray Green

Camrose County supports the service that STARS Air Ambulance provides across Alberta and each year donates $2 per person in the County to STARS. Glenda Farndem from the STARS Foundation attended council to provide an update on STARS. “This year we are celebrating 35 years. It has been great to see such progress,” said Glenda.

STARS was founded

by Dr. Greg Powell when he realized that Alberta had 50 per cent higher trauma related deaths.

Lions of Alberta Foundation provided funding to get the program launched.

It radically changed the delivery of critical care in Alberta with more than 50 missions in the first year of service. Now the number of missions has reached 3,000. In total, the number of missions has reached 40,000.

Of the eight missions per day (average), five are in Alberta. The current fleet has 11 helicopters in the four western provinces.

Mobile education

Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose has had mobile education from STARS in 2018 with medical and cardiac session. This year, a trau-

ma session was held at St. Mary’s.

Some of the 11 helicopters have been with STARS for 35 years. That means they soon need replacing. Each helicopter costs about $13 million to purchase.

cash price

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Ten flights

So far this year, STARS has been to St. Mary’s six times, once to Bawlf, once to Camrose and twice to Hay Lakes.

Since 2014, STARS has been in the County area 189 times.

“We received great news from the provinces and the federal government as well. Both Saskatchewan and Alberta agreed to fund $13 million to pay for a new helicopter that serves its province.

We have never received federal help before, so we were extremely excited to receive funding for five new helicopters. Now we only have to fundraise for two new helicopters, but that is still $26 million,” revealed Glenda. The helicopters will be replaced as the funding comes through over the next few years.

Council received the presentation as information as they continue to support STARS.

STARS TRAINING

Murray Green, Camrose Booster STARS, members of the University of Alberta Augustana Campus nursing after degree program and Covenant Health St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose nurses Jessica Haesloop, left, and Jenn Sych share some fun with Lauryn Stauffer (not pictured) during a simulated lab on March 20.

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