April 13, 2021 Camrose Booster

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Vol. LXIX, No. 20 32 pages April 13, 2021

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COVID MEASURES

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nother pandemic setback, another repeat challenge of reduced income/ increased expense, and another round of ultimate resilience is once again squarely in the face for many in the local business community.

The impact of a third round of shutdowns, reduced operating hours or reduced access has far-reaching impact due to the move back into Step 1 of the AHS restrictions. Retailers, fitness facilities, libraries, entertainment operations, restaurants and food places, personal and wellness services – even places of worship, community halls and sports facilities are among those in the business community which are arguably most negatively impacted by the latest round of regulations imposed in an honourable attempt to curtail COVID-19 virus transmission. These regulations have unintentionally divided the community, produced impressive wealth for some, and resulted in incredible hardship for others. Vaccinations can’t come fast enough for those who are willing to receive them.

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News Features Golf Course approved for early opening. 2 Reflections by Bonnie Hutchinson . . . . . 4 Just Sayin’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ask the Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Council approves temporary outdoor patios. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 New local book launches Alberta series.14 County provides annual report to Chamber members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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By Lori Larsen

The City of Camrose Council approved the early opening of the Camrose Golf Course on Friday, April 9, with limited hours, weather permitting.

Resident golfers will be delighted to get back out on the greens and experience a round of fresh air and exercise, but are reminded that the COVID-19 protocols set in place in 2020 in accordance to Alberta Health Services will apply again this year.

First and foremost, stay home if you or anyone in your household is experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or have travelled outside the country in the last 14 days.

Arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to your booked tee time, and wait in your vehicle until 15 minutes before your booked time.

Avoid any congregating before, during and after your round.

“All golfers are required to check in at the Pro Shop,” explained Golf Course superintendent Darren McDermott.

“Masks are required in the shop and we will permit only one tee time group at a time, while remaining two metres apart.”

McDermott also wanted to remind residents that the Golf Course will not be allowing walk-ons. All golfers must have a booked tee time.

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“Staff will turn you away if you just show up looking to get out.”

Restrooms on both the course and in the Clubhouse will be open, but are limited to one person at a time.

Only one person per power cart will be permitted unless golfers are from the same household, and the number of power carts are limited, so golfers are encouraged to come prepared to walk the course.

The putting green will be for the group that is on deck only. There will be a maximum of four golfers at a time on the putting green, and golfers are reminded to remain six feet/two metres apart at all times.

The Practice Hole (old #9 hole) is for practice by appointment only. For more details, telephone the Pro Shop at 780-672-2691.

Proceed to the tee only when the group ahead of you has left. Do not bunch up on the next teeing area. Only one group

is allowed per teeing area.

Once again, remain six feet or two metres apart at all times.

Do not touch any pieces of your playing partners’ or other players’ equipment, including towels, clubs, balls, tees or head covers.

The following items will not be allowed or available on the course: sand and seed bottles; rakes in sand traps (use your foot to tidy up the sand trap after hitting); and ball washers Pencils and score cards are available upon request.

Golfers are asked to refrain from shaking hands before or after rounds, playing through (keep up to the group in front of you) and touching the pins (leave the pins in). When playing through, maintain social distance. Only one group is allowed per teeing area or green.

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Remember to breathe

So, there I was, lying on a gurney under a CT scanner. Two radiology people were asking me to hold my breath for 30 seconds.

I could do it.

At a time when so much seems beyond my control, it was good to know there’s something I can impact.

I can hold my breath for 30 seconds. Woo hoo! ***

On the way to writing this column, I was thinking about what I’d been thinking about over the past few days. Events in our province. Events in the world. I realized that almost everything I thought about was something I wished were different!

On the other hand, when I thought about my personal life–the tiny moments and the bigger things–almost everything I thought of had a gift. Acts of kindness and generosity. Belly laughs. People reaching out to one another. Beyond my own little life, there was nature.

Pussy willows. Birds building nests. Hints of spring green unfolding.

I took a deep breath. And what flashed in my mind was a memory.

Once when I was upset, I was babbling out a blather of distress to a dear friend. She listened. When I finally stopped babbling, she said one word: “Breathe!”

I was startled. Then I took a deep breath. And something changed. I could actually feel my heart rate slow down and a few muscles relax. I wasn’t exactly calmer, but I was not wound up as tightly.

Just moments after that memory, what should pop up on my screen but an article about breathing.

I considered that a hint. ***

The article that popped up on my screen described a book about breathing. Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art is by James Nestor, a journalist. He began to be interested in breathing about 10 years ago. It was a tough time in his life–job stress, relationship stress, living in an old house that was falling apart, and frequent bouts of pneumonia and bronchitis. A doctor recommended that he take a breathing class.

In the breathing class, participants sat on the floor.

A voice on a cassette tape instructed them to inhale and exhale slowly through their noses, over and over again.

In the first session, Nestor was skeptical, but settled into the exercise. To his surprise, over the next few days, his sleep improved and his stress level went down.

That began his interest in breathing.

Over the years, he met ocean divers who trained themselves to hold their breath underwater for up to five minutes. He read scientific studies. He surveyed ancient Chinese texts. He learned ancient yoga breathing techniques. He volunteered to be a subject in numerous experiments.

At one point, he took part in a study at Stanford University. The study looked at what would happen if people were to breathe through their mouths for 10 days.

What happened? Lots. In Nestor’s case, his blood pressure rose. He had 25 apnea events (like mini-choking episodes) while he was sleeping. Bacteria settled into his face. He looked and felt terrible.

In contrast, as he learned more about proper breathing techniques, his physical and mental health improved.

Nestor’s book reflects what he learned. He explains why breathing deeply puts less stress on the heart and why humming is good for you. Why inhaling for five and a half seconds and then exhaling for five and a half seconds might be breathing’s magic pace. Chapter titles are like instructions: Exhale. Slow. Hold It… ***

Feeling a bit stressed by whatever is going on in your life? Breathe! And keep breathing. Slowly. Through your nose.

Deep slow breathing won’t change your world, but it will help you be better able to deal with whatever is going on in your world. Best of all, it can’t harm anything. Try it!

And maybe we’ll only have another six weeks of winter! ***

I’d love to hear from you! If you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics, send a note to Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com.

I’ll happily reply within one business day.

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April Fool’s

Compliments to The Camrose Booster staff and reporters for the great job you are doing. The April Fool’s article on draining Mirror Lake and the Wetaskiwin Water Tower removal a couple of years back were bangup jobs and sucked many of us in.

Booster Banter is always a fun read, and the column by Arnold Malone on Toes this week was both educational and hilarious– been there, done that. Great job everyone.

Glen Winder, Camrose County Waste management

It seems to me the phrase “out of sight, out of mind” is the operating mantra for too many businesses.

Corporations get the apparent unfettered right to produce disposable items that ultimately end up in landfills, or walk away from well sites. Stuff like plastic that isn’t going to break down for hundreds of years.

The cry of businesses is they are “supplying demand” or “providing jobs”, when what they really mean is “look the other way”. They don’t think they need to be accountable for the impact to the environment. All that waste that leeches into the water we drink becomes the problem of municipalities, though we don’t yet know the true cost of plastic contamination in drinking water to human and ecological health. They tritely say, “That’s the cost of business.”

It appears the UCP is in lock step with this mindset.

Presently, the UCP is trying to sneak through six mining projects approved in between the elimination of the 1976 Coal Agreement and its recent reinstatement of that policy. The UCP is hoping no one notices. Not only does this not make environmental sense, it doesn’t make economic sense either.

Everyone is going to pay for this pollution and destruction: the tourism industry, forestry, hunters, farmers, ranchers, fishers, and each one of us through higher municipal costs of securing fresh water, all at a time when the UCP is cutting tax revenues to municipalities.

The UCP wants to check a box by saying, “We created more jobs”, but they’ve failed to do any real cost-benefit analysis as they blindly adhere to cutting red tape.

They won’t create good jobs, and the damage will last past our children’s lifetimes.

They just figure we’re going to say, “Oh, you created jobs”, and leave it at that.

Out of sight, out of mind… it’s just the cost of business, so look the other way. Again.

Mark Lindberg, Camrose Bad dream

Is this province really going to proceed with mining in the eastern slopes? Is it really happening, or am I having a bad dream?

Let’s set aside most of the concerns, like visually destroying the beauty of the mountains, destruction of endangered tree species, loss of diversity of other plants and vegetation, destruction of habitat for several animal species, loss of insect and bird populations, air pollution, loss of jobs in general tourism and ecotourism, destructive impact on agriculture, use of huge amounts of water, sacrificing the eastern slopes for a dying industry, and more. Let’s think only about poisoning our water.

We will be pouring deadly amounts of selenium, arsenic, various nitrates and radon into the water that flows into all of the major river systems on the prairies. There is no point in blaming the mining companies or our present government. The people of Alberta are collectively responsible for what is happening.

If someone dumped 10,000 or 100,000 litres of a mixture of the chemicals noted above into Dried Meat Lake, would that be okay with Camrosians? Would we just sit by and say nothing or do nothing?

It is hard to believe that our elected representatives so arrogantly dismiss the scientific evidence as “misinformation”. They seem to believe that the majority they received in the last election entitles them to make decisions without consulting the people. We need to write to our MLAs and cabinet ministers. We need to sign petitions. We might need to take up peaceful, nonviolent civil disobedience. If Albertans allow mining in the eastern slopes, I have to wonder about our sanity.

Marvin Miniely, Camrose Huge impact

COVID has had a disastrous impact on our economy, community health, increased death rates, compromised public education and our collective mental health. It has also exposed Canadians’

vulnerability in supply chain management and our self reliance for essential materiel like food, drugs, and other essential commodities.

As I started my career in pharmacology in the 1960s, Canada was a world leader in research and production of pharmaceuticals and biologicals. Over the last five decades, our pharmaceutical industry, functionally, has gone AWOL. Connaught Labs, established in 1914, was one of three global leaders for biologicals research, along with the Pasteur Institutes (France) and the Lister Institute (UK). So… what happened?

PM Brian Mulroney privatized Connaught Labs in the 1980s, which stripped Canada of its ability to produce its own vaccines. PM Mulroney (Bills C91, C22), coupled with signing NAFTA, prompted Canada’s ethical pharmaceutical industry (20-plus drug companies) to abandon Canada as a center of excellence for pharmaceutical R&D. The abandonment led to a loss of self reliance in drug supply, plus the loss of tens of thousands of high-tech jobs. The exodus was complete when PM Harper signed the CETA (EU) agreement. Hmmm!

Some select anecdotes to consider: (i) 80 per cent of our drugs are produced in China or offshore, (ii) the cost of insulin (original Connaught patent) has skyrocketed over the past two decades, (iii) the cost of drugs in Canada is the third highest of all OECD countries, (iv) Canadian expenditures in R&D (all sciences) is the lowest of all G20 countries, (v) generic drug use accounted for 76 per cent of the volume of drugs in the Canadian pharmaceutical market in 2018, the third highest retail market share among the OECD countries after US and Germany.

Christine Legard, president of the European Central Bank, has written extensively on the need for countries to develop post-COVID strategic plans. To date, no Canadian political leaders have revealed a platform to Make Canada Great Again with regard to production of drugs. Isn’t it timely for our political leaders to put aside their ideological partisanship, cooperate across the aisles of Parliament, and resurrect our generic and ethical pharmaceutical industry to serve our collective national best interests? Let your MP know your thoughts.

Lynn Clark, Camrose

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25 Years Ago This Week – from April 16, 1996 edition • The Canadian Half Pints, the world’s funniest and shortest basketball team, were coming to Camrose. The traveling basketball stars were playing a “celebrity” basketball team from the Camrose and District Boys and Girls Club at the CCHS gym. The Half Pints were featured on The Booster cover.

• Roadway improvements in the City of Camrose were budgeted at $1.9 million for the summer construction season.

• Camrose Fish and Game Association released 30 pheasants along the Camrose Urban Park Trail system.

• Kathy Grambo’s unique rosemåling ability was profiled in a feature story written by The Booster’s Dan Jensen.

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• Tabb Lanes and Lounge invited people to share in the celebration of their grand opening on Saturday, April 20. They offered the most advanced scoring technology in Canada, neon bowling and VLTs.

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• A unique Ukrainian artifact was on display for a limited time at Camrose Centennial Museum.

• Alymer Soup was advertised at 10 for $1.00 at Glenn’s Camrose Tom Boy. • In his report from Parliament Hill, M.P. Cliff Downey of Battle River Constituency, noted, “Strikes and threats of strikes are damaging the Canadian economy, the grain industry in particular.”

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Seasons Retirement Communities in Camrose made a $2,000 donation to the Camrose Neighbor Aid Center.

After more than a year of living with COVID-19 restrictions, life has not been easy for many in our area. During it all, Camrose Neighbor Aid Center has

remained a primary source of community support.

“During the past year, many in the community have gone out of their way to support Seasons as we faced the challenges of COVID-19,” said Janet London, general manager, Seasons Camrose. “With our $2,000 donation, we recognize the kindness of others by doing our part

to support those in need in our community.”

Seasons Retirement Communities has been a partner with Food Banks Canada since 2016. Since then, the company has donated a total of $180,000 in funds and food.

For more information, visit www.seasons retirement.com.

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Alberta increases vaccine rollout

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Fridge Clippings Erna Adam (now of Camrose) treasures her copy of this November 19, 1996 news story from The Camrose Booster.

The story, written by Dan Jensen, recounts incredible community kindness shown to Erna and her husband Art after an out-of-the-blue heart attack. At the time, Art was dismantling an old hog barn on their property. When hearing the news, their Meeting Creek area neighbours formed a community work bee to not only complete this teardown, but also to harvest their crop that fall, dry the damp grain and then haul it to Legacy Junction grain terminal.

Twenty-five years later, Erna is truly appreciative of having so many friends and terrific neighbours. This story will always remain a wonderful memory of a difficult time.

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If we publish your entry, you will win $10, too. The oldest entry submitted prior to the end of December 2021 will earn the sender a cool $100 gift certificate from any Camrose business of that person’s choosing.

Send us a copy or a photo of your entry: Mail: 4925-48 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1L7 Email: ads@camrosebooster.com • Text: 780.679.7070 Drop off in person: 4925-48 Street, Camrose (Your original will be scanned, then returned)

Alberta’s government will bring in four new measures starting immediately to ramp up the COVID-19 vaccine rollout as infections and hospitalizations rise.

The new measures will mean about 500,000 more Albertans will be eligible to be vaccinated starting last Wednesday.

“We are in a race between the vaccines and variants and, finally, doses are arriving in significant numbers. We will use these to aggressively expand our rollout, speeding up the timelines and expanding the ways that we get the doses to Albertans. We will meet or surpass our promise to offer every adult a first dose by June 30,” said Alberta Premier Jason Kenney.

“Our health officials are working hard to make new shipments of vaccine available to Albertans as soon as they arrive. I strongly urge Albertans to get immunized as soon as they are eligible.

When it’s your turn, sign up for your shot, show up for your appointment, and follow up for your second dose,” added Tyler Shandro, minister of health.

Anyone born in 2005 or earlier with eligible underlying health conditions can book appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine at participating pharmacies or with Alberta Health Services (AHS) online or by calling 811.

Those currently eligible under Phase 2B are Albertans with underlying health conditions born in or before 1973. This amounts to about 150,000 Albertans.

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Information on eligible health conditions, including examples, is available at alberta.ca/vaccine.

Albertans aged 55 to 64 who do not have a chronic health condition can now make an appointment to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine. However, consult with your doctor if this is an option for you before booking an appointment.

Effective immediately, anyone born between 1957 and 1966 can book appointments at participating pharmacies across the province. AHS began booking appointments on Monday, April 12.

The risk of COVID-19 infection is far greater than any vaccine risk.

Based on current evidence, Albertans who are age 55 and older who are diagnosed with COVID-19 are at least 10 times more likely to be admitted to the intensive care unit from COVID-19, and at least 45 times more likely to need hospital treatment for COVID-19, than they are to experience any form of rare, treatable blood clots.

Eligible Albertans in this phase can choose to wait to receive a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine which will be available to them when Phase 2D opens in May. Bookings for rapid flow clinics in Red Deer are now open. More clinics will open in Edmonton and Calgary this week.

Bookings can be made with Alberta Health Services (AHS) online or by calling 811.

Alberta will soon expand its vaccine rollout at participating pharmacies to allow walk-in bookings.

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Meet our Dental Hygiene Team!

The wonderful hygienists who you can count on for optimum oral health!

Randi Kobsar

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Our newest dental hygienist, but she is not new to the field. She brings nine years’ experience to our patients and an abundance of positive testimonials! Stacey is a Camrosee o area gal who continues to reside in the rural area.

Living in the country along with her two daughters allows her to share her family’s passion for the great outdoors, healthy living, sports and rural life advantages.

A favourite hygienist to many of our patients, she has been part of our team for the past eleven+ years. Lydia’s been a professional hygienist for over fifteen years!

In the past year, Lydia has made the move with two lovely daughters to Camrose! ur She brightens our practice and improves the dental health of hundreds of our patients annually.

Lydia is wellknown and appreciated for her unique abilityy er to get to know her patients and theirr families.

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A 2015 program graduate, this Estevan, SK born hygienist brings six years of experience, and glowing comments, from her previous patients. She’s passionate to be involved in the field of dentistry and enjoys spending time here in Camrose with her electrician husband Matt and 2 year old son, Brooks.

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CHIEF Dean LaGrange Chief of Police Camrose Police Service Question: Can a condo board set up a surveillance system and then daily monitor the residents?

Answer: I had to dig a little for this one, as it is not something we (police) deal with on a regular basis. Condo boards are typically elected/appointed to manage and represent the interests of all the residents in the condo complex itself. If the board decides to install a security system (i.e. CCTV cameras) in public areas to monitor activity that is illegal or detrimental to the interests of the condominium owners, this is perfectly legal. However, if or when these security systems begin to infringe on privacy, it becomes illegal. A person has no reasonable expectation of privacy when in a public area. This would be similar to walking into City Hall, a public area that is monitored by CCTV cameras. If the condo board is abusing the security system to harass or intimidate residents for minor issues, this should be addressed at the next board meeting and captured in the minutes. For more information on condo board conduct, please visit condolawalberta.ca Have a question for the Chief? Email them to The Camrose Booster at news@camrosebooster.com

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Notice of Application Confined Feeding Operation

filedapplication application RA21013 RA21013 with with the the Natural Natural Resources Conservation James and Gail Cowan Cowan have has filed Board (NRCB) to obtain a registration to expand an existing confined feeding operation (CFO) on the SW 25-44-21 W4M in Camrose County of Alberta. The application is to increase the number of permitted livestock to 120 milking cows (plus associated dry cows and replacements), to construct a new dairy barn and a manure storage pad.

The NRCB will also determine the grandfathered status of the CFO. The NRCB invites you to provide input on the CFO’s livestock type, livestock capacity, and facilities as they existed on or stated that that their their grandfathered grandfathered livestock around January 1, 2002.

2002. James James and and Gail Gail Cowan Cowan have has stated capacity is 52 milking cows (plus associated dry cows and replacements). replacements).

Filing a Statement

Any person who is directly affected by the application and the determination of grandfathered status may submit a statement of concern to the NRCB. The statement of concern must be received by the NRCB on or before May 11, 2021. Submissions must be made to the NRCB email address provided below. A copy of the statement of concern will be sent to the applicant for review and comment. Statements submitted regarding the application are public records and are nonconfidential.

Your statement of concern should include your name, the legal land description of your residence or landholdings, mailing address, phone number, email address, and a detailed summary that describes how you would be directly affected by this application. For further information please refer to the fact sheet “The Permitting Process for Confined Feeding Operations in Alberta” at www.nrcb.ca. You may also file an application for directly affected party status at this time.

Failure to submit a statement of concern may affect your rights to apply for an NRCB review.

Viewing the Application

A complete copy of the application and supporting documents submitted by the applicant under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act may be viewed only on the NRCB website at www.nrcb.ca (under Confined Feeding Operations / Applications & Decisions / Notice of Applications) until May 11, 2021. Until further notice, the application will not be available for in-person viewing as the Red Deer office of the NRCB is closed to the public due to COVID-19. If you require further information, please contact the approval officer listed below.

Jeff Froese, Approval Officer Jeff.Froese@nrcb.ca T 403-340-5795

The closing date for submissions: May 11, 2021 Dated at Red Deer AB, on April 13, 2021 www.nrcb.ca

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Council approves temporary outdoor patios

By Lori Larsen

During a special council meeting held on April 9, in response to the latest restrictions imposed by Alberta Health Services (AHS) on April 7, specifically regarding the health order for all restaurants, bars and lounges to cease indoor food and beverage service, but allow for patio service, the City of Camrose council approved a temporary Seasonal Outdoor Patio Policy.

“Feedback from our business community has indicated both a desire for temporary patio allowances and a requirement of City approval for other regulatory approval processes in order to provide food and beverage services,” explained City of Camrose Community Development general manager Patricia MacQuarrie.

Administration presented a proposed policy to regulate temporary Seasonal Outdoor Patios through an expedited review process in order to support local restaurants, bars, and lounges in continuation of their services.

The policy includes direction on an approval process of two types of outdoor patios.

The first, boulevard patios, are those located directly adjacent to a main floor food service establishment, such as those located Downtown, for the purpose of serving food and beverages in an outdoor setting to seated patrons.

In accordance to AHS restrictions, these patio areas would consist of more than two tables and four chairs.

The second, private property patios, are those installed within a defined area within the boundaries of private property, such as a parking lot, for the purpose of serving food and beverages in an outdoor setting to seated patrons, and consisting of more than two tables and four chairs.

The policy outlines all COVID-19 AHS protocols and requirements including: physical distancing of two metres in place between groups of patrons; a maximum of six individuals from the same household per table; hand

sanitizer available for patrons’ use; and contact recording/tracing system of patrons.

The policy will require business owners to develop and submit a Concept Plan which includes: • A proposed patio location; • Entrance and exits where demarcated boundaries are required; • Location of tables and chairs with a minimum distance of two metres between each seating area; • Expected occupant load; • Signage; and, • Any other information determined by the Development Authority.

Patios must be kept adjacent to the business frontage and not encroach upon the frontage of abutting property owners, unless written permission is explicitly granted by the adjacent owner.

“The policy is intended to only apply during the COVID-19 Public Health Order restricting in-room food and beverage service,” said MacQuarrie.

Council concerns Councillor Agnes Hoveland was concerned with any type of tent structure still causing the spread of COVID, and how the enforcement of

the regulations for family members only would be carried out.

MacQuarrie said that the policy could be amended to reflect concerns over canvas/tent structures to include: structures with sides must have all four sides open throughout all operational hours, as per Alberta Health Services guidelines, however, they may be closed during non-operational hours to protect business property.

As for the Hoveland’s concern over enforcement, MacQuarrie indicated that the temporary Seasonal Outdoor Patio Policy would not address the issue of enforcement, and that it would be up to the individual restaurants to enforce the AHS order.

City manager Malcolm Boyd used several examples of private property patios for specific businesses throughout Camrose to demonstrate the variables that could exist and the importance of allowing the City an appropriate amount of time to review each application and ensure all public safety measures are being followed.

In accordance to the policy, the patios shall only be permitted between April 1 and Oct. 31, weather permitting, while COVID-19 Public Health Orders restricting indoor dining are in effect. The License of Occupation is valid for one calendar year only.

“We have heard from a number of businesses who are interested in having these temporary patios, so we have created an expedited process that will have the permits turned around in less than 24 hours, hopefully,” concluded MacQuarrie. “We are ahead of the pack on this, as I don’t know any other municipality that has passed this type of policy (as of Friday at noon) in order to get our restaurants and lounges back to business.”

For complete details on the Seasonal Outdoor Patio Policy, visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca.

Sidewalk cafés and patios offer Downtown options

By Lori Larsen

The City of Camrose council, with input from administration, are examining the feasibility of the development of council policy (permanent) with a goal of licensing and regulating sidewalk cafés and street patios in Downtown Camrose.

The recommendation came to council based on a request brought to the City on March 15 from a Main Street business to allow boulevard and onstreet seating associated with adjacent uses. The City also received a letter from Downtown Camrose supporting the request.

City of Camrose Planning and Development manager Aaron Leckie noted, “At this time, it seems as many as four Main Street businesses are interested in exploring this. Some of them would be on the street directly, some would be on the boulevard adjacent to the sidewalk, and some would be a combination of both.”

According to Leckie, the vision and rationale submitted by the business aligns with the vision and guiding principles of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (DARP), as well as the DARP policies specific with Precinct D: Historic Main Street.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Downtown Camrose businesses could soon be enhanced with sidewalk cafés and patios.

“Further to that, COVID-19 occupancy restrictions make this a worthwhile endeavour to explore in an effort to support local businesses.”

Councillor Agnes Hoveland was in support of the idea and exploration and development of a policy. “I think it is very attractive and would draw crowds.”

Councillor PJ Stasko also said he is in favour of trying to make the idea work where possible. “I think whatever we can do to benefit the businesses and help them recover would be very beneficial.”

Councillor Kevin Hycha inquired about the policy regarding safety measures.

Leckie indicated that administration has just begun researching other municipalities listed in the report to learn how they are dealing with some of the issues. “One of the important issues is on traffic management and how to mitigate, as much as possible, conflicts between patrons at the cafés, and moving vehicles.

“Some municipalities require them (cafés/patios) to be raised. Some require something more permanent.”

He noted that because of the location (Main Street), traffic may not be as much of a concern as it would be on busier roadways, but that the City will definitely be looking into traffic safety.

Councillor Max Lindstrand shared councillor Hycha’s concern about safety, but also agreed with councillor Hoveland.

“In principle, I like the idea. In Red Deer, they close down a block or two in the summer for pedestrian traffic only. I have concerns with whether or not we would have to shut down a portion of Main Street to vehicle traffic. That might be worth exploring.”

Mayor Norm Mayer raised the question as to how much frontage would an establishment be able to use and the consideration of blocking out some parking to adjacent businesses.

Leckie replied, “That seems to be one of the key issues to address. We have

access to the relatively recent data in the Downtown Parking and Transportation Study that would support some closures based on the utilization of blocks.

“We (City) would take a business-by-business approach. Based on what I see in other municipalities, it would likely be only the parking stalls directly in front of the business (proposing a sidewalk café or patio) that would potentially be closed for parking and utilized for outdoor cafés and patios.”

At this point, Leckie did not have enough information on double-fronting or corner properties, but indicated that further exploration would be done.

Council policy was passed in 1997 to allow for restaurants and retail businesses to utilize the boulevards in the commercial areas of Downtown for sales and service. “However, this policy was rescinded in February 2018, as it was largely outdated, and most approvals were dealt with through the Special Event Permit process,” explained Leckie.

Mayor Mayer suggested administration continue researching the matter and return to council for further discussion once more concrete information is obtained.

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Kodiaks douse Dragons in last game before break

By Murray Green

Stingy team defence, creative speciality teams, and strong goaltending in hockey is a good recipe for winning some hockey games.

Camrose Kodiaks used that formula to beat the Drumheller Dragons 6-2 on April 3. For the first time this season, the club posted a record over .500 in

the Alberta Junior Hockey League.

After a scoreless opening period, Blake Kondor started the offence rolling with a tally five minutes into the middle frame.

Drumheller netted the next goal shorthanded, but Camrose rallied on the power play when Connor Gourley connected. The

teams exchanged markers before the period ended.

Griffen Fraser garnered the go-ahead tally on the power play as well.

In the third, Justin Barker (on a power play), Gourley (his second) and Callum Gau added goals to extend the lead.

Goalie Griffin Bowerman turned away 38 of 40

shots to keep the Kodiaks in the game, especially in the first half of the contest.

Camrose fired 29 shots at the Drumheller net.

The Olds-Camrose game on April 4 was postponed.

As the result of a positive COVID-19 test in the Camrose Kodiaks cohort, all team activities of the

Kodiaks and Dragons are suspended for 14 days as per the AJHL’s Return to Play protocols.

The Kodiaks, if or when approved, will play other teams, such the Calgary Canucks, Brooks Bandits and Okotoks Oilers.

No word yet on the next home game for Camrose or if fans will be allowed.

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By Lori Larsen

The decision of registering to become an organ or tissue donor could mean the difference between life and death or quality of life for someone in dire need of your help.

Mayor Norm Mayer, on behalf of the City of Camrose, declared April 18 to 24 National Organ and Tissue Donation Week.

Over 4,400 Canadians need an organ or tissue transplant every year and,

on average, 250 patients will die waiting for one.

The goal of National Organ and Tissue Donation Week is to create awareness and help increase the numbers of Canadians willing to actually register their decision to donate.

Currently, 90 per cent of Canadians support organ and tissue donation, but less than 32 per cent have registered to donate.

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One single tissue donor can improve the lives of up to 75 patients. Blood, plasma, platelets, stem cells, organs and tissues are vital in everyday medical care and research. For more information on becoming a donor, visit www.blood.ca.

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Augustana professor and director of Music Ardelle Ries was named an honourary member of the Kodály Society of Canada in acknowledgment of her outstanding service to music education in Canada.

Ardelle is a strong advocate of the role music plays in all facets of life, specifically in education, and has shown her dedication to the craft both through her work at University of Alberta Augustana Campus and through her commitment outside of the college.

“I am so honoured to have been recognized by the Kodály Society of Canada and am deeply grateful to my teachers, colleagues, choristers, students, family, and friends who have helped me along my lifelong pedagogical journey over the last 36 years,” remarked Ardelle.

Jody Stark, assistant professor of music education at the University of Manitoba and current president of the Kodály Society of Canada, conferred this honour upon professor Ries at the Kodály Society annual general meeting last summer.

“From time to time, our association honours someone who has made a marked impact in the Canadian Kodály community. It is my great privilege today to confer an honourary membership on our beloved professor Ardelle Ries,” said Stark.

Ries studied conducting at the University of Alberta, where she completed her Doctor of Music degree and holds an advanced musicianship diploma from the Zoltán Kodály Pedagogical Institute in Kecskemét, Hungary, where she has also served as a faculty member. While in Hungary, Ardelle also taught at the Kodály Conservatory.

The Kodály Society of Canada is a vibrant national service organization that has provided professional learning support for music educators across Canada for nearly 50 years.

“Ever since I began teaching, I have been deeply influenced and inspired by the philosophies of Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist and music educator, Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967),” said Ardelle.

“His philosophy that all people have musical ability, music education should be universal and begin at

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a young age and that all music education should be based on singing, speaks to the depths of my soul.”

Along with her roles as professor and music director at Augustana, she is also the Augustana choral conductor, president of the Alberta Choral Association, advisor to the Alberta Kodály Association and a director of the Kodály Society of Canada.

“Committed to Kodály’s ideas, my career has been dedicated to music education, music advocacy, and the development of profes-

sional learning opportunities for others.”

In 2017, Ardelle chaired the International Kodály Symposium on behalf of the Kodály Society of Canada and the Alberta Kodály Association. The Symposium brought a world of music to the residents of Camrose and area and was so successful that it was able to infuse funds into both the Alberta Kodály Association and Kodály Society of Canada.

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New local book launches Alberta series

By Murray Green

The Battle River Writing Centre has released Arts that Flow as Stories from Our Landscape: Alberta that includes many local artists.

This is the first book in a three-part series. It features Alberta artists who submitted paintings, and then authors described or wrote about what was in the rendering as stories and poems. Jane Ross of Camrose County was the editor and leader of the project.

“Back in 2015, Darryl Bereziuk from Alberta Archeology Survey asked if members of the Battle River Writing Centre would consider writing responses to the visual artworks commissioned by the Alberta Heritage Art Series. After considerable thought, the writers agreed to take the project on,” said Jane. “This book is like a reflection of writing meditation. Each writer seemed to have an intuitive connection to a specific art piece.”

The result is a beautiful hardcover book that is an anthology of Alberta artists and Battle River writers. The book is a project of Battle River Writing Centre and the Association for Life-Wide Living (ALL) of Alberta, in cooperation with Alberta Culture, Archeology Government of Alberta Survey and the Government of Alberta, Historic Resources Management Branch Alberta Culture and Tourism.

“I was very honoured to have my work included in this beautiful book. My work is based on the Fort McMurray and Slave Lake fires. The idea that fire can be constructive and serve a purpose was my idea and a part of Native history,” said Cathie Bartlett, a writer featured in the book.

She wrote Cultural Burning after the wild fires of Alberta. “I researched the use of fire in Aboriginal

FLOWING ARTS

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Battle River Writing Centre writers Lenard Calon, left, Cathie Bartlett and Janet Enns show the newly completed book Arts that Flow as Stories from Our Landscape: Alberta to which each of them contributed. The book is the first of a three-part series.

history and then it was easier for me to write.”

Each participating writer chose a poster showing a work of art, researched the subject and wrote a poem or piece of prose or, in one case, a song, conveying his or her response to the artwork.

“For me, it was the first collaboration I have done. I put a poem to a painting and I had a hard time figuring out what to do at first, but in the end, I was very happy with the way it turned out. It makes you feel that what you are doing has some value,” said Battle River writer Lenard Calon of Heisler, who wrote Sun’s Up. “We were very fortunate to write about artwork that was very good.”

The artwork topics include Lives on Pots (ancient pottery), Writing on Stone (preserving the past), Mazama Falls (volcanic eruptions), Trapper’s Cabin (early building), and Cultural Burning (Alberta on fire).

Quotations from earlier and contemporary writers are interspersed throughout the anthology on richly coloured pages.

“I’m new in the creative writing world, and as I wrote my response, I found out it was a poem, which was my first forte into writing poetry. It was a big surprise for me that it was actually published.

It was humbling that you can work with a group of people and receive the support you need,” said fellow

Battle River writer Janet Enns, who wrote Ice Fishing. “When I saw the picture, it really grabbed me.

The picture spoke to me and was about fishing up north. I just started writing to reflect what I saw in my life, looking through a ice fishing hole.”

The exercise in writing about someone else’s vision created a whole new second vision or view.

“The painting artists were commissioned back in 2012 during a water ceremony. In 2015, Jane was contacted to write a response to the pictures that were painted. Then the painters and writers were joined by submitting them for the book,” added Janet.

The book features

18 pairs of artists and authors. Although the artists are from across Alberta, the majority of writers are from the Battle River Writing Centre.

Other local writers include Vivianne Tremblay Grue of Camrose, Diana Zinter of Halkirk/Gadsby, Jane and Jack Ross of Camrose County, Niel Parker of Camrose, Lori Feldberg of Wetaskiwin, Russell Schnell of Castor, Colleen McGinnis of Wetaskiwin, Rosemary Griebel of Castor, Isabel Didriksen of Gwynne and Irene Hewitt, former of Camrose.

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Ries has also served on the board of the International Kodály Society, and has taught the musicianship and conducting components of Kodály teacher education programs at Wilfrid Laurier University, the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta, a program that she helped to start. Ardelle has been an inspiring role model of Kodály philosophy and pedagogy for students and colleagues across the country.

Ardelle has been the recipient of numerous awards for her dedication to music education in the

province of Alberta. She has been recognized by Choir Alberta, the Alberta Kodály Association, the U of A Augustana Campus Faculty, the Alberta Council of Disability Services, the Association for LifeWide Living of Alberta and the Camrose Association for Community Living.

“One of my favourite quotes of Zoltán Kodály reads (and this quote is deeply meaningful now in the age of COVID-19), ‘While singing in itself is good, the real reward comes to those who sing, who feel, and think with others. This is what harmony means.

We must look forward to the time when all people in all lands are brought together through singing and when there is universal harmony.’”

Ardelle offers her passion for music to the entire community of Camrose and area, as well as through initiatives such as the SingAble Choir.

But it is Ardelle’s pure joy for all things music that endears her with not only her students and colleagues, but so many people in the community who have benefitted from her effort to share the gift of music.

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County important to Chamber members

By Murray Green

Camrose County Reeve Cindy Trautman updated Camrose Chamber of Commerce members on its status at the Chamber regular meeting on April 7.

“Despite the challenges that COVID-19 has brought to the County, it has been able to continue operations. Staff modifications were made to keep services running and open to the public. Although we had some events cancelled due to COVID-19, for the most part, operations have continued,” said Reeve Trautman.

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“As a rural municipality, roads and infrastructure are a big part of what we do. The County has 11 grader areas covering over 2,500 kilometers of roads.

These grader operators take pride in covering their areas throughout the year, grading in the summer and plowing in the winter. In 2020, Camrose County completed shoulder pulling in the construction process of 45 kilometres at a cost of $100,000,” she added.

“One of the hidden key components of the roadways are culverts. Camrose County has over 8,000 culverts and every spring, they are put to the test to keep the spring run-off moving. Culverts have a huge impact on infrastructure.

The agricultural staff and

beavers are in a continual battle throughout the summer to keep the water moving as nature intended. And the beavers are also working as nature intended.”

Another key component to roads is gravel.

“The County operates four gravel pits within the County, and has spent more than $1 million in crushing gravel and just over $500,000 in gravel distribution across the County. In 2020, the County purchased a quarter that shows good deposits for future use. We try to endeavor to cover a third of the County each year.”

Camrose County is more than gravel roads and farmland. “It has nine hamlets and is home to many rural subdivisions.

In these areas, the County provides water and wastewater, supplies contracts for garbage and maintains the streets. About 25 per cent of the County population is in urban areas, and the residents of these communities enjoy the small town rural life, while supporting the small civil groups that make their home in the County,” explained Reeve Trautman.

“The halls and agricultural societies make up the cultural life. Ferintosh became a hamlet within the County in January 2020.

Ferintosh has 202 residents and has a picturesque spot along Little Beaver Lake.”

The dissolution process took two years. The total tax base added to the County through the dissolution is approximately $55,000 annually for the County.

“Recent infrastructure studies have shown the need for $800,000 in immediate upgrades and millions more in the next few years.”

The County has searched for ways to serve the public more economically. “We are proud to

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“Camrose County is an economic driver in the area. We are proud to support the community, and we made purchases or services with 120 businesses in the Camrose area last year. That is more than $10 million in economic impact. Recreation services took centre stage in 2020, when the County worked with the City to come up

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Sport Fury arrived with modern features

By Murray Green

Judy and Dennis Brown of Camrose own a 1967 Plymouth Sport Fury III two-door fast top.

The Sport Fury comes with a 383 commando engine and a vinyl top.

“It features a rare factory cruise entitled Auto Pilot Cruise Control. It also has a rare fan operated flow through ventilation that pushes the air through the vehicle,” explained Dennis.

The Browns purchased the car in September 2004 from an estate in the Lloydminster area. The body was just repainted the year before and doesn’t have any rust. “It was for sale in Rocky Mountain House, and the owner had the Chrysler dealership in Rocky. He bought it from the estate sale, and re-did the upper part of the motor and had a painted,” shared Dennis. “He owned a lot of muscle cars as well. The car is original except for the paint. Rally wheels were added, but they were an option on the car when it was new.”

The Plymouth Fury is a model of automobile which was produced by Plymouth from 1955 to 1989.

“We’ve always liked the Plymouth Fury, so when the Sport Fury model came

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up, we wanted to have a look at it.”

The Sport Fury, with about 100,000 miles on it, features power steering, and brakes. It has front torsion bar suspension for a smoother ride.

“When I got it home, it didn’t run that well. I

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The 1969 models featured Chrysler’s new roundsided “Fuselage Look” styling. The Fury was again available as a two-door hardtop, two-door convertible, four-door hardtop, four-door sedan and four-door station wagon. For 1970, the VIP was discontinued, and a four-door hardtop was added to the Sport Fury range, which also gained a new hardtop coupe.

The 1969 models included the Fury I, Fury II and Fury III, the sport-model Sport Fury and the top-line VIP. The 225 cubic-inch six-cylinder engine continued as standard on the Fury I, II and select III models, with the 318 cubic-inch V8 standard on the Sport Fury, some Fury III models, and all VIP models plus the station wagon; a three-speed manual transmission was standard, with the TorqueFlite automatic transmission optional. From 1966 to 1969, a luxury version of the Fury, called the Plymouth VIP (marketed as the “very important Plymouth” in 1966) was fielded, in response to the Ford LTD, Chevrolet Caprice and the AMC Ambassador DPL. These models came with standards such as full wheel covers, vinyl tops, luxuriously upholstered interiors with walnut dashboards and door-panel trim, a thicker grade of carpeting, more sound insulation, and full courtesy lighting.

took it to Tim Hansen, west of Hay Lakes, to get it tuned up and to fix a leak in the carburetor. It has been running smooth ever since,” said Dennis.

The Sport Fury has an “S” in the VIN number, indicating it is listed as a special. That means it has some rare features not found on most models of this year. One of those items is the factory air conditioning with the flow through system.

“We have since met people who worked on the car before we bought it. We noticed it wasn’t original paint. We met the guy who painted the car and he told us that it was the original colour.”

The Plymouth Sport Fury that the Brown’s own was manufactured in Windsor, Ontario.

“I think it’s great that people are restoring older cars and getting excited about the history of vehicles. We enjoy going to car shows and hopefully we can have some this year,” said Dennis.

“I remember going to

dances in Round Hill when we were younger, and taking cars to the dances.

We didn’t go to town very often, but these cars were amazing and we wanted to go for rides. Very seldom would our parents let us take our car. We would hitchhike and were pret-

ty lucky to get a ride in.

The problem was getting a ride back. Sometimes, we had to walk back 17 miles.

We would come in just to see the cars, or go to Bailey Theatre shows. I soon wanted to own a car, rather than walking 17 miles.”

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Inspect, maintain vehicle belts

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Responsible vehicle ownership involves taking inventory of the automobile and ensuring it is working at peak capacity. Hundreds of parts work together to keep vehicles on the road, but quite often drivers do not look under the hood until something is amiss.

Routine maintenance is widely acknowledged as a critical component of responsible vehicle ownership, but many motorists may not know how to care for their cars. Belts are one example of components that are integral to efficient, well-running vehicles. Belts are some of the most crucial moving

parts in the engine. Belts transmit power between shafts, and all belts, from serpentine belts to V-belts to timing belts, all serve important functions.

A serpentine belt is a long, snaking, winding belt that keeps parts such as the water pump, alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning running smoothly. Serpentine belts transport power to automotive accessories. A failing serpentine belt can cause enormous and expensive headaches, including overheating and loss of steering power.

V-belts, also known as drive belts, are usually found in older vehicles.

Unlike serpentine belts which run through various parts, V-belts run through one or two accessories. Older cars with many bells and whistles will have multiple V-belts and should one break, it may not cause as much of an issue as if a serpentine belt were to falter.

Timing belts connect the crankshaft to the camshaft, helping them stay in sync. Failing to pay attention to a timing belt can result in an expensive engine repair.

Belts have finite service lives, and heat and wear and tear are usually their nemeses. It is important to look for fraying or cracking of belts. Even belts that

look new may have worn out grooves that lose their grips on matching pulley grooves. Mechanics often use special gauges to check belts.

Belts also may need to be replaced due to oil

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What was the first official white house car? A 1909 white steamer, ordered by President Taft.

Who opened the first drive-in gas station? Gulf opened up the first station in Pittsburgh in 1913.

What city was the first to use parking meters? Oklahoma City, on July 16, 1935.

Where was the first drive-in restaurant? Royce Hailey’s pig stand opened in Dallas in 1921.

True or false: The 1953 Corvette came in white, red or black. False, the 1953 and 1954 corvettes were available in only one color–polo white.

What was the first car fitted with an alternator, rather than a direct current dynamo? The 1960 Plymouth Valiant.

What was the first car to be offered with a perpetual guarantee? The 1904 Acme, from Reading, Pa. “Perpetuity” was disturbing in this case, as Acme closed down in 1911.

What car was the first to have its radio antenna embedded in the windshield?

The 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix.

Where were the world’s first three-color traffic lights installed? Detroit, Michigan in 1919. Two years later, they experimented with synchronized lights.

What type of car had the distinction of being GM’s 100 millionth car built in the U.S.? March 16, 1966 saw an Olds Toronado roll out of Lansing, Michigan, with that honour.

Where was the first drive-in movie theatre opened and when? Camden, NJ, in 1933.

What auto was the first to use a standardized production key-start system?

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In January 1930, Cadillac debuted its V16 in a car named for a theatrical version of a 1920s film seen by Harley Earl, while designing the body.

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BRSD to replace current office

By Murray Green

The Battle River School Division (BRSD) will be moving its division office in the future.

They will be moving into the former Augustana building on 38 Street.

Funding for school modernizations and replacement is provided by the province. However, funding for repairs or replacements of administrative buildings and other non-school buildings for a school division must be paid for by the division itself.

At BRSD, it has been an ongoing process of attempting to maintain the existing administration building. However, after careful consideration, it has been determined that allocating more funding to repairing the substantial deficits of the existing division office is not worthwhile.

At its meeting on March 25, the BRSD board approved purchase

of a building located on 38 Street in Camrose. The building is of sufficient size to permit consolidation of division-wide staff into one site, including those who work in the current division office, as well as those who work in the support services centre and, in the longer term, those who work in facilities and transportation shops.

The new building is also designed in such a way that more division meetings and training sessions can be held on site, rather than BRSD having to rent space. The board agreed that existing buildings will be sold to help offset the cost of this project.

Before the purchase can be finalized, BRSD will require ministerial permission. This process began immediately following the board meeting. The goal is to occupy the new building at some point in the next school year.

Slow down when driving, lives depend on it

By Lori Larsen

Nobody wants to see red and blue flashing lights suddenly appearing in the rearview mirror of your vehicle, or to open an envelope in the mail to find a piece of paper bearing a photo of your vehicle along with notice of traffic violation, but if you call the tunes, you must pay the piper.

Speed is a one of the leading causes of motor vehicle collisions, and every year in Canada, approximately 800 people die and another 3,000 are injured in collisions where speed is a contributing factor.

Overall, it is estimated that 20 per cent of collisions occur as a result of speeding.

When it comes to excessive speed and motor vehicles, three facts remain. It takes more distance to brake the faster the vehicle is travelling; the risk of a collision occurring increases, as does the severity of the crash.

Braking distance is generally affected by three things: the driver’s perception; the reaction time of both the driver and the vehicle; and the vehicle’s braking capability.

“The faster you are driving, the more braking distance you will require,” explained Camrose Police Service traffic

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enforcement officer Constable Sarah Day. “So if you double your speed, it can make your vehicle’s braking distance up to four times longer.”

Not only does the severity of injury increase for the operator and passengers in the motor vehicle with speed, but injuries sustained by pedes-

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Camrose Police Service traffic enforcement keeps a vigil eye out for speeding infractions in an effort to keep our roadways safe for all users.

Driving faster means you will have less time to react to dangers or avoid obstacles. As well, your brain is taxed with processing more information in a shorter period of time, which can directly affect your vision. With more information to process, the brain tends to ignore a good deal of peripheral information such as cars or pedestrians entering a person’s field of vision from the side, or warning lights from ambulances, police cars and other emergency vehicles.

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trians hit by a motor vehicle increase dramatically when speed increases.

“The likelihood of death for a pedestrian hit at 40 km/ hour is approximately 30 per cent, while the likelihood of death for a pedestrian hit at 60 km/hour is around 90 per cent. That 20 km/hour may not seem like much when you are driving, but the impact can be devastating. Add to that an even higher risk for elderly or children,” said Day. As well, posted speed lim-

its decrease significantly in playground, school and construction zones.

“These are areas of high pedestrian traffic and pose far greater risks,” said Day. “Children are unpredictable and have little understanding and concept of traffic regulations and etiquette. Operators must be prepared for them to run out of anywhere.”

Motor vehicle collisions also have the potential of causing injury, or death to the operator and passengers.

“In a collision, the impact of a vehicle travelling at 50 km/hour on the operator of the motor vehicle is the equivalent of falling from the top of a four-storey building,” said Day. “When that speed increases to 100 km/hour, the impact is equal to falling from the top of a 14-storey building.”

Speeding will also increase the chance of a rollover, especially in higher vehicles such as trucks or SUVs, and increases the potential for the operator to lose control of the vehicle.

Posted speed limits, according to the Government of Alberta, are the maximum, legal speeds permitted in ideal conditions. However, operators of motor vehicles are reminded to always adjust the speed of

their vehicle according to road and weather conditions.

“Don’t drive beyond your capabilities. Inexperienced drivers are at a higher likelihood to be involved in speedrelated collisions.”

Besides the inherent dangers of speeding, doing so can be costly.

“Increased speeds equal increased fines and increased demerits.”

Generally speaking, the fines for speeding over posted speed limits are as follows: • one to 16 km/hour over, $81 to 146 with two demerits.

• 17 to 30 km/hour over, $156 to 249 with three demerits.

• 31 to 50 km/hour over, $264 to 495 with four demerits.

• 51 km/hour and over, $650 to 2,000 with six demerits and may also result in licence suspension, in which case you do not get demerit points applied to your driving record.

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With inconsistent weather patterns in the early spring, it is always difficult to know exactly when a person should switch out the winter tires on their vehicles to all-season or summer tires.

For the most part, the automotive industry suggests when the temperatures are consistently above plus seven, winter tires can be changed.

Apparently, below that temperature winter tires start outperforming summer tires and all-season tires when it comes to braking and grip.

While leaving your winter tires on a bit longer may not necessarily pose a risk of accident, leaving them on year-round will end up costing you more in the long run. Once the temperatures rise, there will be increased wear and tear on your winter tires, and you may also notice a decrease in driving performance such as turning and accelerating.

Winter tires are typically composed of softer rubber and have larger treads which makes them better for gripping the road in wet or cold conditions.

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Five-point plan for recovery

By Damien C. Kurek, MP, Battle River-Crowfoot

Secure jobs. Secure accountability.

Secure mental health. Secure our country. Secure Canada’s economy. These five points are the Conservative plan to move Canada past the COVID-19 pandemic. It appears Justin Trudeau is pushing for a spring election and, although Conservatives believe it would be irresponsible to go to the polls right now, we are nonetheless ready. Further, we have even been using our position in Parliament to push for things like a data driven plan to safely reopen Canada and increased accountability for current mismanagement. In this column, I want to share Erin O’Toole’s and the Conservative plan for Canada.

Secure jobs: In the last year, over one million Canadians have lost their jobs because of COVID. Our Conservative team is intent on regaining these jobs in every sector, ensuring Canada is able to get back to work and be prosperous. While vaccine delays, program mismanagement, targeting specific sectors of our economy, and the many economic failures of the Liberals have held Canada back, we need a Government that puts Canadians and their future first.

Secure accountability: Since the election of Trudeau and the Liberal Government, Canada has been plagued by scandal after scandal because of the government’s corruption and poor judgement. During the course of COVID, the Liberals have doled out hundreds of millions of dollars to their friends. Conservatives will clean up the mess left by the Liberals by enacting new and stronger anti-corruption laws. Accountability must be at the forefront and is more important than ever while we take on the greatest health crisis in generations and ensure that government regains the trust of Canadians.

Secure mental health: The pain and anguish caused by the pandemic has left deep scars in the consciousness of the Canadian public. The inability to see our friends and family, the restriction of movement, the financial distress of many Canadians are among many other factors that has detrimentally impacted the mental health of Canadians. Tragically, many have battled with mental health issues, with some even taking their own lives.

Boosting funding for partnerships with the provinces to address mental health, a national three-digit suicide prevention line, and giving incentives to employers to include mental wellness coverage are part of the Conservatives’ Canada Mental Health Plan.

Secure our country: Canada needs a plan to both address the current challenges with COVID and future challenges. We need to be prepared for other potential disasters and pandemics. The auditor general released a report on March 25 clearly stating the Liberals failed in preparing for COVID. Conservatives will retool the National Emergency Stockpile System and ensure we can manufacture vaccines so we do not have to rely on other countries to do the work for us. Canada needs a secure domestic supply chain; we have the capability, but while the Liberals were signing contracts with their friends at the start of the pandemic, Canadians were left behind.

Secure Canada’s economy: Canada’s economy needs a post COVID-19 recovery plan. However, our society as a whole doesn’t have to be re-imagined as Trudeau has called for. Fiscal responsibility; exercising restraint when needed; clear fiscal anchors; a path to a balanced budget within a decade; encouraging the growth of our entire economy including energy; and reducing red tape for businesses are all pragmatic solutions that will aide Canada’s economic recovery from the COVID recession and half a decade of liberal economic mismanagement.

The Conservative Party of Canada’s Five-Point Plan will guide the actions we take to protect you from COVID-19, the damages that have ensued, respect provincial and regional differences, and bring good governance back to Ottawa. I will continue to work diligently here in Battle River-Crowfoot and with my colleagues in Ottawa to ensure you are represented and your voice is heard.

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Marion Bennett – A Life Well Lived January 3, 1923 ~ April 3, 2021 Marion Bennett of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at the age of 98 years.

Marion Bennett was born on a large dairy farm in Cheshire, England to Alice (nee: Bate) and Philip Pedley Walley, followed by four other siblings.

When she was 12, her mother passed away, and when her father remarried, three more siblings were born. With her teachers’ urging, her father allowed her to go to university, which she finished with honours during WWII. During the war, her father, who’d been in WWI, welcomed Canadian soldiers to take their leaves on the farm, and one of these, David Lynn Bennett, she married in England on April 23, 1946.

After teaching a year in England, she came as a war bride to southern Alberta. Her husband, Lynn, worked as a farm labourer for the first year. Then the next year, she worked at the correspondence school branch in Edmonton, while her husband took teacher’s training. Two children later, he graduated and they began teaching in small southern Alberta country schools: first Patricia, then Cassils, both near Brooks, then the junior-senior high in Picture Butte. The last 28 years she taught in Bashaw, where her husband was principal for the first 20. Between the two of them, they taught most of the high school subjects. She set up a French language lab, put on school drama productions, took students on mountain holidays, did the painting when her husband built duplexes and fourplexes, and sponsored a Vietnamese family. Upon retiring, she took many courses at Augustana, getting a third degree; travelled to countries in Europe with her husband; helped with such things as vacation Bible school; and, into her 90s, gave talks. She spent seven years helping care for her husband who had a stroke, during which time they moved to Camrose in 1997. There, she joined Messiah Lutheran Church where she gave many adult Bible studies.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of Crossroads, Bashaw Meadows and Camrose’s Memory Lane.

She was predeceased by her husband Lynn Bennett; four siblings Peter and Steven Walley, Rhoda Arden and Alice Wallworth; and niece Vicki Park.

She is survived by her three youngest siblings Edward (Barbara) Walley and Nancy (Christopher) Gee in England, and Angela Morrell in Australia; daughter Elizabeth (husband Kurt Bagdan) of Camrose and son John Bennett (wife Shirley) of Biggar, Saskatchewan; four grandchildren David Bagdan (spouse Lisa), Corinne nee: Bagdan (spouse Joe Davis), Andrew Bennett (spouse Shannon) and Hildy Bennett (spouse Karel Stroebel); and eight great-grandchildren Zephrym and Korbin Davis; Phineas Bagdan, Samaire (Sami), Severen and Emmerson (Emmy) Bennett, and Johnny and Rosa Stroebel.

A memorial service may be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marion’s memory to the David Lynn Bennett Memorial Award - endowment principal (this in the memo line) with cheques made payable to the University of Alberta. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Mel Westfall October 8, 1934 ~ March 22, 2021 Mel was born Melvin Allen Westfall, on the family farm at New Norway, Alberta on October 8, 1934, the second youngest of four, Arnold, Ernest, Mel and Ruby.

At the age of 17, Mel went to the rigs, where he worked for 12 years. But in the between-time, he met and married Betty Strain. Mel and Betty had three children, Cindy Ann, Reg Allen, and Darcy Brayant.

Mel left the rigs to live full time at home and to spend more time with his family in Wetaskiwin. He bought and operated a company, Wetaskiwin Cartage, and delivered freight in Wetaskiwin. While en route one day, he had a load for Trans-Atlantic Imports, where he met a pretty little blonde, Margaret Homan, who later became his second wife in 1975.

Margaret had two children, Ann and Pat Williamson. They became his family as well.

After two years in the cartage business, he sold his company and bought a taxi, which he had for one year.

Mel received a job offer with Revelstoke in Wetaskiwin, where he worked for five years. He then transferred to Red Deer where he worked for 20 years. He then decided to retire, so he bought a quarter-section farm at the Pendryl General Store corner. He cleared the quarter, bought 50 head of cattle, and became a farmer.

They lived on that farm for 12 years until Margaret became ill.

They decided to move back to Wetaskiwin, where they purchased a condo.

A few years later, he lost Margaret, but remained in the Wetaskiwin condo. A few years later, he met his best friend and companion, Lynn Yanke. They were buddies for nine years until Mel got sick and couldn’t be alone any longer. Mel asked Lynn to move in and take care of him. In February 2019, Lynn moved in and took care of him until his passing.

Mel was predeceased by his parents Hank and Julia Westfall; brothers Arnold (Marge) and Ernest (Martha); sister Ruby (Hans) Coen; daughter Cindy; wife Margaret; son Reg; and stepdaughter Ann Williamson.

Left to mourn Mel are his son Darcy; stepson, Pat (Shawna) Williamson; grandchildren D.J. (Keke) Westfall, Dalyce Westfall, Justin (Jazmine) Williamson, Hailey (Kyle) Williamson, Cory Westfall, Jody Westfall, Tyler Westfall, Tiffany Hanna (Derek) and Tanner Westfall; granddaughter-in-law Tamara; great-grandchildren Payton Westfall, Riley and Addilynn Williamson, Madison, MacKenzie and Nick Westfall; his last love and best friend for 10-1/2 years, Lynn Yanke; as well as numerous extended family members and many friends.

A service in honour of Mel’s life will be planned at a later date.

In Mel’s memory, donations are gratefully accepted to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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Darrell Rousell June 8, 1951 ~ April 4, 2021 It is with heavy hearts that we must share the passing of Darrell Rousell on April 4, 2021, after a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer. We loved him and felt blessed beyond measure to have him in our lives. He was a great husband, father and grandfather. We will always miss him and remember the kind, compassionate, loving person that touched our lives and taught us so much.

Darrell was born on June 8, 1951 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to Tom and Dorothy. At a young age, he began his electrical apprenticeship, which then brought him to Alberta where he found a passion for electrical design. He worked as a chief draftsman at TWS Engineering for many years before leaving to pursue a business venture of his own. He loved building and running his own business. Darrell loved spending time with family and friends, but was especially thrilled to watch his children and grandchildren play sports; in fact, he rarely missed a game. He also loved to golf, travel and go camping. Over the past six years, Darrell and June enjoyed escaping the cold Alberta temperatures to go to Arizona, where they met many good friends and had many happy hours. In his retirement, he found hobbies such as turning pens and playing the banjo. He believed in God and was ready to be received by Him. He believed his illness gave him the opportunity to share and spread the word of God by confessing to others that God’s plan for him was the gift of eternal life because of his faith.

Darrell is survived by his wife June; his daughter Kara (Cory) Bowler and their two sons Braden and Calen; his son Justin (Leslie) and their son Ryland; daughter Elise (Ray) Schultz and their children Lauren, Ethan and Morgan; as well as June’s children Bryan Kathan and Erin Kathan and her children Marcus and Milayna.

He is predeceased by his parents Tom and Dorothy; and his sister Rhonda.

Due to current restrictions, a private service was held.

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Stay safe tips for barbecue season

By Lori Larsen

’Tis the season for breaking out the barbecue utensils, uncovering the barbecue, filling the propane bottle and getting your grill on.

There is nothing like the taste of barbecue, and Albertans generally have to wait some long winter months before they can slather on the sauce, but before getting too ahead of yourself, Camrose Fire Department would like to remind residents of a few safety grilling tips.

Firstly, keep your grill (gas or charcoal) at least 10 feet away from your home or other structure (garage, carport, patio, shed, quonset) and, if possible, even further.

“Flare-ups can easily catch nearby structures on fire and the heat from your grill can melt siding,” noted Camrose Fire Department fire and life safety educator Captain Jeff Knopf.

Before setting food to fire, give your grill a good cleaning and maintenance checkup. Then, clean your grill after each use to avoid grease and fat build-up.

“Grease is the major source of flare-ups,” said Knopf.

Always check gas barbecues for possible leaks. To check your grill for gas leaks, make a solution of half liquid dish soap and half water and rub it on the hoses and connections. Then, turn the gas on (with the grill lid open).

If the soap forms large bubbles, that’s a sign that the hoses have tiny holes or that the connections are not tight enough.

Your grilling area should be free of decorations, flower baskets, tea towels, pillows and other flammable materials, and never place your grill under a patio umbrella.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster “A lot of today’s decor is made of very flammable Camrose Fire Department fire and life safety educator Captain Jeff Knopf offers material,” said Knopf. “So it valuable tips on how to stay safe this barbecue season.

is best to avoid putting anything near the grill.”

Have a spray bottle of water handy in the event that you do have a minor flare-up.

Spraying it with water can calm the flame instantly.

Always have an operable fire extinguisher within reach of your grill.

“This is very important, but even more important is knowing how to properly use a fire extinguisher,” explained Knopf. “Do not waste time trying to figure out how to use it, instead call 911.”

Statistics have shown that a good number of fire deaths occur when people try to fight a fire themselves instead of calling 911 (fire) and letting the professionals handle the job.

Never turn your gas grill on while your grill lid is closed. “This can cause gas to build up inside your grill.

Then, when you do light the grill and open it, a fireball can explode in your face.”

Never leave a grill unattended. Fires can double in size every minute. Take all the utensils and items you will need to grill with you and stay focused on the task at hand.

Never overload your grill with food, especially with fatty foods.

“When too much fat drips down on the flames, it can cause a major flare-up, which in turn can light other nearby items on fire.”

Never use a grill indoors.

“Not only is this an extreme fire hazard,” said Knopf, “But grills release carbon monoxide, a deadly colourless and odourless gas that goes unnoticed and has the potential to kill you, your family and pets.”

Nothing says summer quite like grilling. Just remember these simple tips, and you and your family can enjoy outdoor grilling without having firefighters show up uninvited.

Coal mining letter requested of council

By Lori Larsen

During the April 5 City of Camrose regular council meeting, council discussed emails from seven residents expressing opposition of coal mining in Southern Alberta.

Councillor Agnes Hoveland commented, “I would support that we as a City, as other municipalities have done, submit a letter in support of the opposition to the coal mining on the eastern slopes.

“We know there is evidence of impact to the water preserve and the whole drainage issues regarding coal mining, so I would certainly support that. We (City of Camrose) were the first city to line up with the Blue Dot initiative, and

I think this is consistent with that philosophy.”

Councillor Wayne Throndson said, “The request makes me uncomfortable for a few reasons. Firstly, I think this is squarely a provincial and federal mandate, not a municipal mandate. I think individual councillors can voice their opinions on their own, but to ask a municipality to weigh into this issue, I think that is way out of our lane.”

Throndson added, “Also, if we are going to do this, I would like to hear from the coal miners.

We are hearing one side of the story, there is always another side. I would prefer not to get involved in this debate as a council.”

Councillor Max Lindstrand remarked, “I hear what councillor Throndson is saying, in terms of being concerned about it not being something that relates specifically to municipalities. However, I share councillor Hoveland’s view on this. I think we should join other municipalities in registering our concern, because water is everyone’s concern. If there is going to be this mining done on the slopes of the Rockies that has potential to do damage to the water supply of many municipalities, I think we should fall in line with other municipalities and write a letter indicating our concern about coal mining in the slopes of the Rockies.”

A motion was made to support a letter in this respect.

Councillor Greg Wood commented, “I would like to see the wording of the letter before it goes out. I don’t have an issue if it is a letter of concern about making sure things are properly looked at. But an outright denial of ‘don’t do it’, without the facts, I am not comfortable with that.

As councillor Throndson said, there is more than one side to this issue and if things are being done responsibly and environmentally safe, I think there is always room for discussion. If it is a letter of concern, that’s one thing. But if it is an outright letter saying (they) shouldn’t be

doing it, then I am not sure I could support that letter.”

Mayor Norm Mayer responded‚ “I don’t disagree that it is not in our jurisdiction as such, but we are being approached by our local electorate. They are looking for our support to the provincial and federal jurisdictions. I think we could send a letter of support, whether it would be considered or not to any extent, supporting other municipalities who are even more directly affected than we are.”

The motion was passed and Mayer recommended a letter be drawn up by administration, then circulated to council prior to sending out.

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The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a grant to the Daysland Hospital Foundation.

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dation has granted over $7,250,000 to support charitable activities in the Battle River region.

To learn more about the Battle River Community Foundation, contact Dana Andreassen, executive director, at 780-679-0449.

LOGO PRODUCTS for Clubs, Contractors and Ceremonies emonies more…much more!! and mo

780-672-3142

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Helpful Tips for Writing Classified Ads Which Get Results!

Be Thorough

Sure you want your ad to stand out from the rest, but don’t skimp on the sort of information that sells. The item’s condition, size, age, brand name, and colour are some of the basics readers want to know. Without them, your ad may be overlooked.

Steer Clear of Abbreviations

Okay, so you want to include all the important basics. Don’t use strange abbreviations because our ads are designed to spell all the important details. Besides, you are not paying by the line, but by the word, so there is really no need to abbreviate.

Be Honest

Exaggerating your item’s finer points may bring in a lot of responses, but a buyer who’s misled won’t appreciate it and will take his business somewhere else.

THANK YOU WE WOULD TO THANK – the Rosalind and Bawlf Fire Departments, as well as the Donalda Colony, for their swift actions on Sunday, March 28, 2021, when our yard became an inferno. Thank you also to our neighbours, family and friends for your support. We could have lost a lot more without your help.

Thank you all again and again! – Blake Ramstad and Kathy Odell

WANTED WILL ACCEPT OLD VEHICLES, machinery, scrap iron, etc. Car batteries (will pay for). Call 780-672-6917 or 780686-5211.

State Your Price

The cost of an item is one of the most important concerns of want ad readers.

Ads showing prices are ones which get results. Giving a price also serves to “weed out” those buyers not in your price range.

Be Accessible

Including a telephone number or address puts you in touch with potential buyers.

Be sure to state the hours you can be reached: a caller who can’t get through the first time often won’t call again.

Don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or problems you may have regarding advertising. Our professionally trained sales staff know the ropes, and would be happy to pass their know-how on to you. That’s why we’re here to help you get the results you deserve.

Call 780-672-3142 4925-48 Street, Camrose ads@camrosebooster.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HELP WANTED LOOKING FOR A CHILDCARE PROVIDER – in a private home for a 3-year-old in Rosalind, AB. $16.44/hr, 42 hrs/ week, includes days, nights and weekends. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; assume full responsibility for household in absence of a parent. First Aid/CPR Certificate required. Please send resumé to freya.apita@gmail.com PART TIME HELP – on livestock farm in New Norway area. Experience with livestock is essential. Duties include day to day chores like feeding sheep and horses and work in and around the barns. Good summer student position. Please email resumé to brinkmann@ equitopfarm.com. For more information phone or text message 780-608-0160.

THE DR. “MAC” SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND for post-graduate education in nursing is accepting memorials. To donate or for applications and information, please write to AARN Education Trust Fund. 11620-168 St., Edmonton, AB T5M 4A6.

2ND BEST PAINTER IN TOWN – 30 years’ experience for all your painting needs. Call Rick the Painter, 780-672-0391.

Retro NEW HOURS now open later!

Open 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday Closed Sunday and Monday Take out and delivery Order online: play-here.ca Call: 780-679-2245 Best Fish ’n’ Chips and Burgers around!

SELF-INKING STAMPS – Every shape, size, and colour.

We deliver, right to your office. Camrose Booster Ltd., 4925-48 St., Camrose. Call us at 780-672-3142.

J.D.’s SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, SALES & SERVICE – Ph. 780-672-7649.

PERSONAL LOST THAT LOVING FEELING? Find it with a personal ad in The Camrose Booster classifieds. Ph. 780-672-3142.

BOOSTER ADS GET RESULTS!

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

SERVICES

DSS CONSTRUCTION Don’t put off those projects any longer! Give me a call and we can plan together.

Devin Meakins, Ph. 780-853-1080 McTAVISH DELIVERIES LTD. Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded Where your business is appreciated 780-672-5242, Camrose

LaCRIA TRUCKING Potable Water Hauling Residential, Commercial, Oilfield Gerald and Marla Steinwand, Owners PHONE 780-679-9134 THE SHIRT OFF MY BACK TAILORING in Camrose Tues. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thurs. Evening and Sat.:

By Appointment Closed: Sun., Mon. and Holidays Please call 780-672-4793 JUNK TO THE DUMP – Free estimates. Garages, Basements, Yards, Light hauling.

Tom – 780-678-1847.

CONFIDENTIAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZING Specializing in downsizing and large scale residential and business decluttering projects.

For rate information and free initial consultation, please contact us at 780-226-5415 or livelifesimply@outlook.com.

FOR RENT FOR RENT ADS NOW UPLOADED TO The Camrose Booster Website DAILY! MAIN STREET RETAIL SPACE – Ground floor retail space located in high traffic, southerly area of Main Street, Camrose. Generous 1,664 sq. ft. of prime space at 486850 Street. Nicely decorated, air conditioned. $13.92/sq. ft./year, plus share of property taxes, utilities, waste removal and insurance, boils out to $2,648.53 all-in monthly.

Available immediately. Call Blain or Don at 780-672-3142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business.

ROOMS FOR RENT in the Scotney and Jacqueline character homes. Both are 2.5 blocks from university in Camrose. Clean, quiet and bright. Rent is $495 - $600 monthly plus DD and includes WiFi, utilities, recycle pick-up, yard care and snow removal. Partially furnished w/ shared laundry. (Some rooms are fully furnished for international students.) This is an affordable, quality accommodation that fills quickly. (Some rooms still available.) No partiers, smokers or pets allowed. Reduced rate over the summer for students.

Please call Dave P., 780678-6163.

2-BEDROOM APARTMENT – In excellent condition!

Perfect for seniors. The suite has stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer, blinds and one parking stall. Heat, water, garbage pick up, Telus TV and internet included. Building has an elevator and social room. No smoking building. Call 780-678-2621 for more info or to set up a viewing.

COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE – 2880 sq. ft.

5031-46 Street (old Windwood building). Call Steve, 780608-5222.

TWO-BEDROOM SUITE – beautifully updated, spacious and bright in a fourplex apartment. Central Camrose location, close to Mirror Lake, Augustana University. Clean, quiet, non-smoking building. No children, no pets. Locally owned and managed. Snow shovelling and lawn mowing provided. $950/ mo. rent includes heat and water.

Phone 780-679-7090.

Aspen Terrace 4920-66 Street WELCOME HOME! 2-bedroom suites available!

SPRING SPECIAL ON NOW! Our suites include fridge, stove and full size washer and dryer IN-SUITE. We pay heat, water, and parking.

Small dogs and cats welcome.

Close to SAVE ON FOODS. Call today for availability 780-851-2723

DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE Second floor space with elevator access * 600 sq. ft. consisting of reception area, 2 offices overlooking main street and lunch area. $850/mo. including utilities. Now available. * 150 sq. ft. single office. $200/mo. including utilities.

Call Corey at 780-679-3555

5210-56 STREET APARTMENTS – 1-bedroom $775, 2-bedroom $900. Water, heat, basic cable included. No pets, no partiers, no smokers. Call Andrea, 587-322-0732.

MOVE UP – This 1000 sq. ft.

2-bedroom suite with 5 appliances is very comfortable year round. Energy efficient with peace of mind maintenance program. Stand up garden for tenants, with outside pleasure area around the fire. Our little neighbourhood is quiet, no pets please.

New pandemic-friendly pricing for those who want something better. 780-608-3131.

2-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE – Spacious and bright, newer building. Located close to downtown amenities, walking paths. Private balcony, perfect for BBQ. 5 appliances including laundry and dishwasher. Surround yourself with quiet, courteous neighbours in a friendly, clean neighbourhood. Local owner managed, lawn mowing and snow removal provided. No children, no smoking, no pets. $1000/month, $800 D.D. Phone 780-679-7090.

CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE Selection of very nice street level offices in newer building in Downtown Camrose * Offices from 100-794 sq. ft. at prices to suit your budget * Building is almost entirely renovated and freshly repainted * Quiet, considerate neighbours * Easy access * Lots of parking for customers * Energized parking for tenants * Immediate occupancy Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

BRIGHT TWO-ROOM OFFICE SUITE in downtown Camrose. Main floor, no steps, large floorto-ceiling front window. Lots of parking, energized staff parking. 269 sq. ft. total area for $544.90 + GST/mo., all-in.

Immediate occupancy.

Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

APARTMENT NEAR AUGUSTANA – and downtown.

2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Fridge, stove, water, heat included. One powered parking space. Free laundry. One year lease. No pets, no smoking. 780-672-9531.

ESPECIALLY NICE OFFICE SUITE Generous 794 sq. ft. suite, suitable for two, three or more staff. Includes two private offices. Located in Downtown Camrose. Main floor, easily accessible, bright, quiet. $1,546.32/mo. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business.

FOUR-BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT – Available April 15. Three bedrooms upstairs, one-bedroom basement suite with kitchen area. No cooking, only microwave and fridge. Living room in basement. Non-heated single garage. No smoking, no pets. $800/mo. plus $800 DD. Utilities not included. 780951-1654. Leave message.

STORAGE SPACE – in Downtown Camrose. Secure, clean, dry, heated storage space on main floor in office building.

Easy access. 124 sq. ft. $200/mo.

Also 77 sq. ft. for $125/mo.

Available immediately. Call Blain or Don at 780-672-3142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business.

BEST LOCATION ON MAIN STREET CAMROSE – Excellent multi-use space, three rooms: reception area, separate work area with cupboard and sink, private office. $725/mo. includes all utilities. COVID workable. Be sure to see! 780679-2170.

3-BEDROOM HOUSE – in Camrose. 1-1/2 baths, 2-bedroom suite in basement with 3/4 bath. No smoking, no pets. 780487-2786.

Double your exposure with a FREE Buy & Sell ad on Camrose Now!

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CLASSIFIED ADS (Continued)

MISCELLANEOUS SPRUCE FIREWOOD – Summer’s coming! We have totes and bagged wood. 780292-0676.

LIVESTOCK / FEED / AG PUREBRED GELBVIEH BULLS – two-year-olds and yearlings from our 43-year breeding program. WINDER FARMS 780-678-4021.

BULLS FOR SALE – Purebred Black and Red Angus. Call 780-986-9088.

HAY FOR SALE – large round bales, approx. seventy alfalfa grass mix, first cut, weighing 1422 lb. No rain, baled dry. 6.5¢/lb. Approx. sixty pure alfalfa, second cut, weighing 1475 lb. No rain, baled dry.

7.5¢/lb. Phone Magnus 780679-6528, Daysland.

MACHINERY SWATHER NO LONGER ‘CUTTING THE MUSTARD?’ Call The Camrose Booster Classifieds, 780-672-3142.

REAL ESTATE

15 ACRES SOUTH EAST OF DAYSLAND – Good house, new furnace, endless water supply, good sewer system, garage, shops with heat and water, barns, corrals, garden. Best offer. Phone 780-608-3111, 780-608-3344.

5 ACRES – garage, gas, power. Between Stettler and Camrose on Hwy 56. Sheltered, nice garden soil, pond. $152,900.

Please call/text 780-888-7011.

STA RT E R / R E V E N U E HOME – in Camrose. 1100 sq. ft. bungalow with 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, basement suite with 2 bedrooms. Newly renovated basement, larger 3/4 bath.

60’x120’ lot. Creative financing.

780-487-2786.

4x8 TRAILER FOR SALE – very good condition. Racks, loading ramp, tires with 12” rims, good lights. $1200. Phone 780-608-3111.

AVAILABLE MAY 1 – Excellent condition, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Double car garage, RV parking. Well groomed, fenced yard. Price negotiable.

Phone 780-608-3344, 780608-3111.

DADS – LOOKING FOR A CAR WITHOUT A BACK SEAT? Count on our classifieds.

We match up buyers and sellers.

Phone the Camrose Booster, 780-672-3142.

SMALL FARM BETWEEN 5 TOWNS – good house, new furnace, no rust, endless water supply, good sewer system, garage, shops, heat and water, quonsets, barns, corrals. $425,000. Phone 780-608-3111, 780-608-3344.

BOATS, RVS and CAMPERS LOVE CAMPING, BUT TIRED OF SHOVELLING SNOW OFF THE AWNING IN MAY? Say goodbye to your Gulfstream! Move it fast with a Camrose Booster classified.

Phone 780-672-3142.

SELLING YOUR SEAWORTHY BOAT? Make a splash with an ad in the Booster classifieds! 780-672-3142.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of the late DEAN GEORGE WINDOVER of Forestburg, Alberta, who died on March 22, 2021.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by May 20, 2021, and provide details of your claim with SCOTT FARNHAM of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors at 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7.

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

FREE ADVERTISING

The sale of these lands is to the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned: • Seller makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status.

• Buyer is responsible for all costs associated with registration of Transfer.

• Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T. • Tender bids in writing will be received by the lawyer noted below up to, but not after, 12:00 o’clock noon on April 23, 2021. Tenders should be forwarded to: Andreassen Borth Law Office, Killam, Alberta in a sealed envelope marked “Blaeser Tender”.

A cheque payable to Andreassen Borth in the sum of $5,000.00 must accompany the tender.

• The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds on or before May 31, 2021 (“Possession Date”). 2021 property taxes will be adjusted on possession date.

• Mineral rights, if any, are not included in the sale.

• The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

The Seller may reject any or all tenders.

Tenders will not be opened in public.

• If successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of their tender, their deposit shall be forfeited to the Seller.

For further particulars, please contact Jack at 780-376-3553.

Andreassen Borth Barristers & Solicitors 5014 50 Street, P.O. Box 727, Killam, AB T0B 2L0

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of SHIRLEY GRACE PRINGLE, of the City of Camrose, Alberta who died on February 26, 2021.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim

by Friday, May 14, 2021, and provide details of your claim with WAYNE THRONDSON, Q.C., at Fielding & Company LLP, Suite 100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S3.

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

FREE CLASSIFIED AD Your message will be delivered to almost 13,500 households!

Mail, fax, email or drop off your ad copy.

One item per ad – 20 word limit.

Include the price of the item in your ad.

Offer excludes living things, except when offered for free.

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FEATURES of this property: • approximately 50 cultivated acres with remainder yard and pasture; • property contains house, double car garage, 2 sheds, horse barn, cattle shed and storage building

Estate of GLEN WARREN ELLERT, of the City of Camrose, Alberta who died on March 7, 2021.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim

by Friday, May 21, 2021, and provide details of your claim with WAYNE THRONDSON, Q.C., at Fielding & Company LLP, Suite 100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S3.

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

If you have personal items (not related to a profession, trade or business) valued at $100 or less, we will give you a

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The following briefly described farmland including yard site with house and outbuildings which is located approximately ½ mile West of Strome on Highway 13, is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the reservations, exceptions, and encumbrances contained in the existing certificate of title: PLAN RN67 (LXVII) BLOCK F (containing 77.25 titled acres) Excepting thereout all mines and minerals

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GREAT BI-LEVEL – 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Garage, RV parking, fenced yard. $250,000.

780-608-3344, 780-608-3111.

FARMLAND WITH YARD SITE FOR SALE BY TENDER

Mail to: Classified Ad Department, Camrose Booster Ltd. 4925-48 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1L7 Phone: 780-672-3142 Fax: 780-672-2518 Email: ads@camrosebooster.com

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TENDER FOR SALE OF USED EQUIPMENT Flagstaff County invites bids for the sale of the following used equipment: 1. WT05 – 2003 JD 6320 Tractor w/3-Point Hitch and Front Weights – 7,495 hrs, Serial #: L06320P340228 2. PM01 – 1974 GMR200H Seaman Rotovator w/Detroit engine – 2,207 hrs, Serial #: 67-615 3. TR30 – 1982 IHC1900 Oil Distributing Truck – 141,754 km, 6,331 hrs, Serial #: 2HTAF1952CCA14797 4. SN11 – 2011 Hiway E2020XT, 14’ Stainless Steel, In Box Truck Sander – Serial #: 133766 5. PL15 – 2015 Monroe MP41R11-ISCT Two-way, 11’ Truck Plow – Serial #: 15-04-2371 6. FP03 – 2001 Heavy Hitter Post Pounder – Serial #: 00-5-1745 7. GS011 – 2011 Accurate 30’x14’ Dump truck scale – Comes with Western M2000A-LSB Electronic Weigh Indicator, Aurora 45 Remote Display, Solar Power charging system and enclosure. Serial #: 8108-0611 8. OT01 – 2000 GLM 400 Barrell oil storage tank w/burner – Serial #: 00-08801 9. QU03 – 2010 Polaris Ranger 800 H.D., Side by Side – 240 hrs, Serial #: 4XATY76A7A4904332 10. ADM114 – 2014 John Deere Gator HPX, 4x4, c/w Powered dump box – 27 hrs, Serial #: 1M0HPXGSEEM120388 11. PA01 – 2001 3 Shank Paratill – Model 118-320PH, Serial #: 3-7410TPT 12. CN16 – 2015 Monroe MS10312, 8’ Rear cross conveyer – Serial #: 12/15/3395 13. WT012 – 2012 Case IH Farm All 95U Tractor, c/w 3-Point Hitch – 1,612 hrs, Serial #: ZBJL24675 14. FE02 – 1979 IHC Fire truck – 24,890 km, Serial #: AA192KHB13799 15. Three 2014 Ford, 1 Ton, Long Box Truck boxes – Includes wooden box liner and taillights. End gate included with 2 of them.

16. PK113- 2013 Ripper Mounted Packer – Serial #: CR-2013-86 17. Used Alta-Lite Diesel Generator w/8’x8’ Metal Building 18. Used Natural Gas Wisconsin VH4DG Engine – Serial #: 6010137 19. T077 – 2007 Dodge 1/2 T, Quad cab, Short box, 4x4 – 295,050 km, Serial #: 1D7HU18267J616539 20. T212 – 2012 Ford F350 Crew Cab, Short box, 4x4 – 395,050 km, Serial #: 1FT8W3B68CEB63894 21. T310 – 2010 Ford 1/2 T, Extended cab, Short box, 4x4 – 294,015 km, Serial #: 1FTFX1EV5AFC00614 22. T033 – 2003 Chev 3/4 T Regular cab, Long box, 4x4 – 312,483 km, Serial #: 1GCHK24U03E304412 23. T082 – 2008 Dodge 3/4 T Mega-cab, Short box, 4x4 – 353,312 km, Serial #: 3D7KS29D98G209870 24. T312 – 2012 Ford F350, Extended cab, Short box, 4x4 – 357,951 km, Serial #: 1FT8X3B63CEB63895 25. T083 – 2008 Dodge 1/2 T, Quad cab, Short box, 4x4 – 277,342 km, Serial #: 1D7HU18298S592443 26. Used Weldco Beales Two-Way, 12’ Truck Plow – Model #: 196-900-004, Serial #: 3-44099-6 27. 2011 Hotsy 1832SS Pressure Washer, 3000 psi, 6 GPM, 3 Phase – Serial #: 11096620-100050 28. 1989 GLM 210 Barrell Oil Storage Tank w/Skid This equipment can be viewed on our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca/opportunities/tenders or at the County Shop in Sedgewick and will be sold on an “as is basis”.

Hours may vary slightly depending on time of sale.

Download a tender form from our website at www.flagstaff.ab.ca/opportunities/tenders or contact our Administration Office at 780-384-4123 to receive a tender form.

Please send bids in a sealed envelope marked “USED EQUIPMENT” to Flagstaff County Administration Office, Box 358, 12435 Twp Rd 442, Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0.

Closing date for bidding on items is Friday, April 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. MDT. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

For further information, please contact: Kevin Kinzer, Shop Supervisor, at 780-390-0312.

FOR SALE BY TENDER

TENDERS ARE INVITED for the purchase of the following property from Lakeview Holsteins Ltd. located in the Camrose County: Parcel 1 MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 20 TOWNSHIP 49 SECTION 6 QUARTER NORTH EAST CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: A) ALL THAT PORTION DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID QUARTER SECTION, DISTANT 75.4 METERS SOUTH FROM THE NORTH EAST CORNER THEREOF, THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID QUARTER SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 101 METERS THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 80.5 METERS, THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTHERLY BOUNDARY, A DISTANCE OF 101 METERS TO SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 80.5 METERS TO THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT CONTAINING 0.809 HECTARE (2.0 ACRES) MORE OR LESS B) 1.07 HECTARES (2.65 ACRES) MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 2954NY C) 0.720 HECTARES (1.78 ACRES) MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 7921046 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS *There is a Ridgewood Mobile Home on this parcel which is included in the sale. The Moduline Mobile Home on the property will be removed on or before May 22, 2021. The successful tenderer will agree to allowing access to this parcel to allow for the removal of the Moduline Mobile Home. There is also the possibility of a natural hotspring on this parcel Parcel 2 MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 20 TOWNSHIP 49 SECTION 6 ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID QUARTER SECTION, DISTANT 75.4 METERS SOUTH FROM THE NORTH EAST CORNER THEREOF, THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID QUARTER SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 101 METERS, THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 80.5 METERS, THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTHERLY BOUNDARY, A DISTANCE OF 101 METERS TO SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 80.5 METERS TO THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT CONTAINING 0.809 HECTARES (2 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: 0.081 OF A HECTARE MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 7921046EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS Parcel 3 THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION SEVEN (7) TOWNSHIP FORTY NINE (49) RANGE TWENTY (20) WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: 0.534 HECTARES (1.32 ACRES) MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 2954 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS Parcel 4 MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 20 TOWNSHIP 48 SECTION 33 QUARTER NORTH WEST CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: A) PLAN 7921046 ROAD 0.809 HECTARES (2.00 ACRES) B) PLAN 1422149 DESCRIPTIVE 2.19 HECTARES (5.41 ACRES) EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS Parcel 5 THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION SEVEN (7) TOWNSHIP FORTY NINE (49) RANGE TWENTY (20) WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: (A) 0.672 HECTARES (1.66 ACRES) MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 3494EO (B) 0.797 HECTARES (1.97 ACRES ) MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 7921046 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS *This parcel is the home quarter and in the past was a fully functioning dairy operation. The parcel consists of a 1560 square foot bungalow with a walk out basement built in 1998 with a double attached garage, a 8400 square foot shop built in 2008 with concrete floor and 5 overhead doors, a 9800 square foot shop built in 2008, a 23,200 square foot milk barn with a 4000 gallon stainless steel milk tank, a 2400 square foot pole cattle shelter, an older house approximately 75 years old and with a addition added on later of approximately 1200 square feet and other smaller out buildings.

Parcel 6 THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION SEVEN (7) TOWNSHIP FORTY NINE (49) RANGE TWENTY (20) WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: 0.805 HECTARES (1.99 ACRES)MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 792104 (B) 0.797 HECTARES (1.97 ACRES ) MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 7921046 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS *There is a partially built house on this parcel close to pavement. The house will be included with the sale of this parcel but is “as is where is” The title to the property will be subject to the reservations and exceptions now appearing on the title and free and clear of all encumbrances.

GST will be added to the tender price unless the purchaser is a GST registrant at the time of closing.

TENDERS must be in writing, accompanied by a certified cheque for 5% of the tender price, sealed in an envelope marked “Lakeview Tender” and must be received by Fielding & Company LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, #100, 4918 - 51 Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1S3, on or before 12:00 noon, April 22, 2021. The tender must indicate which parcel or parcels the tenderer is submitting an offer on. Municipal taxes and will be adjusted. The closing and adjustment date of sale will be April 30, 2021, and the successful tenderer must pay the balance of the purchase price, plus GST unless the tenderer is a GST registrant, on the closing date, or the deposit will be forfeited. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them forthwith after the closing of tenders. No conditional tenders will be accepted, and the highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

No warranty whatsoever is given as to the condition of the property or as to the fitness of the property for any purpose. In order for the sale of the lands to be completed on April 30, 2021, the Seller is willing to pay the cost of title insurance on behalf of the successful tenderer(s).

For further information about the property phone Wayne Throndson, Q.C. at Fielding & Company LLP, 780-672-8851.

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BUSINESS KEEPS BUILDING AT HAUSER HOME HARDWARE

WE’RE HIRING!

Appliances & Flooring Department Full time position – Duties include: flooring, tile and appliance sales; contacting clients and vendors. Need excellent organizational skills and professional selling skills. Background in Major Appliances and Flooring Sales an asset.

Tools / Hardware Department Full time position – Find satisfaction assisting our diverse client base with the right hand or power equipment and hardware to get the job done right. Full training provided.

Experience with a wide range of building materials is advantageous.

Fielding & Company LLP is now welcoming applications for a full time

Real Estate Legal Assistant

An ideal candidate will possess experience in handling real estate transactions, and thrives upon working in a fastpaced office environment.

The successful applicant will demonstrate: • Proficiency in working with firm deadlines • High level of professionalism and confidentiality • Strong multitasking skills and ability to prioritize workload • Attention to detail • Excellent verbal and written communication skills Fielding & Company LLP provides a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package, including dental, that is 100% paid for by employer.

All applications will be held in confidence. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Apply with resumé to Wayne Throndson by email at throndson@fieldingco.com or mail to 100, 4918-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S3

Delivery Truck/Picker Operator We’ve expanded our delivery fleet. We need an experienced delivery driver, minimum Class 3 with air certification, capable of heavy lifting and excellence in customer service.

If you have at least 3 years’ driving history and a clean driver abstract, you may be right for us and us for you. Experience operating a picker crane & hoist is beneficial.

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We take all COVID-19 precautions seriously, are highly safety-conscious and offer attractive benefits package.

Benefits of working at Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre • an exciting retail work environment • competitive wages • opportunities for advancement • opportunity to learn about the thousands of products Home carries

• a clean, safe working environment • opportunity to help customers live better lives • company benefits • staff discount

Apply with resumé and references to Jill…

6809-48 Avenue, Camrose Phone 780-672-8818 Fax 780-672-8809 Email jill@hhbccamrose.ca

LEGAL ASSISTANTS OlsonLaw is seeking legal assistants for its new Camrose office.

Experience in real estate conveyancing, wills, estates, and corporate commercial would be a definite asset.

Please submit resumés to verlyno@wildeag.ca Telephone inquiries may be made to 780-691-6681

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BIRTHS To Karen and Matthew

Bernes, of Camrose, a son on March 30.

To Sabrina Heydorn and Dan Twerdohlib, of Camrose, a daughter on March 31.

To Desiree and Jarret Hayes, of Lougheed, a daughter on April 1.

To Mary Grace and Albert Pidernal, of Beaver County, a daughter on April 1.

To Kelsey and Derek Oslund, of Beaver County, a son on April 2.

To Delphie and Kent Siemens, of Edberg, a son on April 2.

To Kendra and John Badry, of Daysland, a son on April 4.

DEATHS Micheal Raymond

Alexander Barnesky of Wainwright, on March 27, at 36 years of age.

Peter Zak of Leduc, formerly of Camrose, on April 2, at 93 years of age.

Gail Juliann Johnson of Camrose, on April 3, at 70 years of age.

Marion Bennett of Camrose, on April 3, at 98 years of age.

Clara Emma Bradley of Camrose, formerly of Kimberley, BC, on April 3, at 101 years of age.

Darrell Rousell of Camrose, formerly of Hay Lakes, on April 4, at 69 years of age.

Blair Martin Dyberg of Wetaskiwin, on April 4, at 67 years of age.

Gene Edward Williams of New Norway, on April 5, at 74 years of age.

Clarence Raymond Holmberg of Camrose, formerly Drayton Valley, on April 5, at 73 years of age.

Michael Vincent Crossman of Camrose, formerly of Antigonish, NS, on April 7, at 57 years of age.

Karen Ruth Thompson of Camrose, on April 7, at 69 years of age.

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Be sure to update your vaccines

By Murray Green

Alberta Health Services announced that April 24 to 30 is National Immunization Awareness Week.

When was the last time you updated your immunizations? If you can’t remember, it may be time to get them done. It is recommended that adults in Alberta receive: a booster dose of tetanus/diphtheria vaccine every 10 years; an adult booster dose of pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine, combined with one of the tetanus/diphtheria boosters (dTap); the dTap vaccine for pregnant women every time they are pregnant; hepatitis B vaccine for unprotected adults born in 1981 or later (some adults born before 1981 may need this vaccine if they are at risk for hepatitis B e.g. health problems, type of work, lifestyle, contact with the virus); measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine for adults whose immunization records do not show the recommended number of doses of measles, mumps or rubella vaccine; chickenpox vaccine for unprotected adults; annual influenza vaccine for all Albertans six months of age and older; and pneumococcal vaccine for all adults 65 years of age and older and adults with certain health problems.

To find out which vaccines are recommended for you and to book an appointment for immunization, call your nearest community health centre or public health centre. If you are not sure where your nearest community health centre or public health centre is, you can call Health Link at 811. Bring any immunization records you have to the appointment, especially if you were immunized in another province or country.

For more information about immunization, go to Immunize Alberta.ca, Immunizations at myhealth.alberta.ca, or call Health Link.

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ROTARY CARES

Murray Green, Camrose Booster The Rotary Club of Camrose member Shirley Rostad, left, sold the winning Rotary Cares ticket in March to member Dana Andreassen. It pays to support Rotary, and Dana has $1,000 to prove it. The proceeds from the draw go towards community projects.

TWO YEARS OF TREKKING

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrosian Kelly Wiebe, sixth from left, was joined by friends and walking buddies on March 30 to officially step out into his 730th straight day (two years) of walking around Mirror Lake.

What started out for Kelly as a way to get healthy and clear the mind has turned into his own personal marathon of success.

Keep trekking into your third year, Kelly.

Central Agencies Home of the Week

Gorgeous Century Meadows home

By Lori Larsen This awesome four-bedroom bilevel home, located in the well-established Century Meadows subdivision, not only offers all the space you need inside, but has an oversized lot for tons of room to play outside. It is the perfect home in which to raise your growing family.

Entering the home, you will be immediately impressed by the airy openness provided by vaulted ceilings throughout. Custom finishes and gorgeous wood floors set the home apart.

Open concept living means a natural flow from the living room, featuring a gas fireplace, to the stunning kitchen, the hub of the home. Family and guests can enjoy uninterrupted conversation.

The kitchen boasts a good-sized island with breakfast bar, where children can sit and have snacks or family buffets can be served, and a corner pantry for extra storage. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area that takes indoor living to the great outdoors. Pull

Wally Wrubleski up a lounge chair on the three-tier deck after a soak in the built-in hot tub, or bring out the marshmallows and sit around your own campfire at the fire pit. With the cover of towering aspens and all that yard, you will feel like you have escaped to your own little paradise.

The master suite has a walk-in closet and private en suite, complete with walk-in shower and plenty of counter space that will make getting ready in the morning a breeze. Two more bedrooms, a four-piece main bathroom with soaker tub complete this level.

The lower level features a family room to accommodate movie night, another bedroom and a three-piece bathroom, perfect for an older child, a good-sized laundry area and lots of storage.

This incredible home, located at 6223-39 Street, is priced at $429,900 and offers wonderful family living. For a personal viewing, contact Wally Wrubleski at: Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 Cell 780-781-8242

My dentist told me I need a crown. I was like, “I know, right?!?”

Marriage is spending 30 minutes trying to find a movie that you’ll both agree to watch, and five minutes into the movie, you look over and your spouse is fast asleep.

Whenever I try to eat healthy, a chocolate bar looks at me and snickers.

Just heard some lady in Walmart yell, “WE DON’T JUST BUY THINGS TO BUY THINGS!” at her kids, and now I sort of wish she’d have a talk with me also.

We all have that one coworker who has no concept of what an indoor voice is.

Motherhood is really about accepting the fact that you will be permanently worried for the rest of your life.

Having a pet is so weird. It’s just this little individual that lives in your house and you can’t speak to each other, yet you are best friends.

If you die and get cremated, you can be put into a sand timer and still be included in Family Game Night!

I’ve never wrestled a rage-filled alligator in the dark, but I have given a small child liquid medicine in the middle of the night, so same thing.

If you’re over 35, hire movers. Your friends are too old to help you. Nobody wants to slip a disc for pizza and two Bud Lights.

Yesterday, I found a book titled, How to Solve 50% of Life’s Problems. So I bought two.

I hate when you offer someone a sincere compliment on their mustache and suddenly she’s not your friend anymore.

If I ever go missing, please follow my kids.

They can find me no matter where I try to hide.

You never realize how long a minute is until you’re exercising.

Just when I’ve caught up on my family’s laundry, someone has to go and wear something.

I think I’ll sleep on my husband’s side of the bed from now on. Apparently, on that side, you can’t hear the kids wake up at night.

The other day, I spotted an albino dalmatian.

It’s the least I could do for him.

Do not regret past mistakes. All decisions, good or bad, led you to where you are today. Disregard this if you are in prison.

If liar’s pants really did catch on fire, watching the news would be a lot more fun.

It only takes one slow-walking person in the grocery store to destroy the illusion that I’m a nice person.

Me: “I’m not that old!”

Also Me: “I need to stop making grunting noises every time I try to stand up.”

If you love someone, let them nap.

Experts: “A serving size of chips is 10 chips.”

Actual Humans: “I eat 10 chips while I’m standing in the pantry with the bag open, trying to decide if I want to eat chips.”

My aunt got a divorce and I asked how she felt.

She said, “I thought I had an anxiety disorder, but it turns out it was just your uncle.”

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HAVE YOU ACTUALLY BEEN TEXTING ABOUT SUSTAINABLE FARMING? OMG = Organic Mushroom Gardening WTF = Where’s The Fertilizer LMAO = Left My Axe Outside LOL = Lots of Lettuce WYD = Weed Your Dandelions TBH = This Bountiful Harvest SMH = Share My Harvest BTW = Bring The Wheelbarrow ILY = Increased Land Yield BS = Big Snail

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CENTRAL AGENCIES REALTY

The Central Agencies Realty Team is eager to go to work for you!

We’ve been matching buyers with sellers, with integrity, since 1963.

Graham Wideman, 780-679-8384; Matt Banack, 780-608-9733; Matthew Mayer, 780-781-7088; Lyndsey Delwo, 780-678-6117; Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed, 587-322-5511; Ronda Shott, 780-781-7468; Sascha Dressler, 780-781-8242; Wally Wrubleski, 780-781-7323; Karin Naslund 780-608-4235.

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CAMROSE HOMES

SOLD 2-STOREY ON PARK ~ 1883 sq. ft.,

CUSTOM BUILT 2024 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW IN VALLEYVIEW! Asking $924,900 A1078972

EW LISTIN

G!

N MEADOWS 3-bdrm. bungalow. Exc. CENTURY for retirement. Close to Jack Stuart School.

Asking $319,900 A1090243

oversized garage, a/c + more!

Asking $417,900 A1042518

CENTURY MEADOWS 5-BDRM. Asking $498,000 CA0164181

EW PR ICE!

BEAUTIFUL ENERGY EFFICIENT BUNGALOW! Asking $497,500 A1004977

N IN DESIRABLE LOCATION EXCELLENT BI-LEVEL A/C, F/P, many updates, new shingles, 26’x30’ htd. garage. Not to be missed!

Asking $269,900 A1064886

AMAZING YARD SETTING IN CUL-DE-SAC Beautiful 1.5 storey, 2226 sq. ft. 3+2 bdrm..

24’x24’ attach. garage, RV parking + more!

You’ll love it! Have kids? Call now!

Asking $415,000 A1067427

FINISHED UP AND DOWN! Attach. htd. garage, 3 bdrm., 4 baths. Corner fenced lot. Lots of room for the whole family!

Asking $316,900 A1066674

SOLD

GORGEOUS BUNGALOW! Oversized triple garage, RV parking, beautifully landscaped.

Asking $489,900 CA0192525

LD

SO LISTING !

NEWEXCEPTIONAL QUALITY BUILT

W/TRIPLE BAY GARAGE! Asking $685,000 A1051624

NEW ZERO STEP DESIGN! Non-bsmt., beautiful 1456 sq. ft. bungalow. Superb garage. Active community!

Asking $484,420 A1031265

al Exceptioe!n CONDO OVERLOOKING COPPERSTONE Valu

MIRROR LAKE! Now only $447,900

4-BDRM. 2 BATH BUNGALOW with wrap around deck! A gardener’s dream awaits!

Asking $234,500 A1081402 QUIET MONTCALM AVENUE … 1288 sq. ft.

Complete reno on MF. Check the extras!

Asking $267,900 A1069583

SOLD

UPDATED 1416 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW on oversized lot close to Mirror Lake!

Asking $314,900 A1069302 WOW! COZY AND CUTE! I can be your new home with minor changes.

Awesome 50’x140’ lot. 16’x24’ heated garage.

A great place to call home!

Asking $229,500 A1064980

TERRIFIC 5-BDRM. HOME! Spacious entrance, open concept design w/vaulted ceilings, gas FP. Great area!

Asking $409,900 A1074661

OVERLOOKING JUBILEE PARK! 2 bdrm., 3 baths, loft. Heated garage!

Asking $309,900 CA0146607

SOLD

SOLD

NEW ZERO STEP DESIGN! Awesome views, beautiful 1319 sq. ft. bungalow. Dev. bsmt.

Superb garage!

Asking $541,600 A1031243

BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW! Impressive 1288 sq. ft., vaulted ceilings, awesome kitchen, cozy FP, private covered deck. Superb MF laundry. Exc. bsmt. dev., A/C. Heated garage. You’ll love it!

Asking $397,900 A1078585

CA0140533

EW LISTIN

BEAUTIFUL VALLEYVIEW DUPLEX – Both sides available! Great floor plan. 3 bdrm., 3 baths, cozy FP. By parks, valley walking trails.

Asking $257,900 A1089150

BACKING GOLF COURSE 2000+ sq. ft., 5 bdrm.

Asking $439,900 A1046329

NEW LISTIN

NEW CENTURY MEADOWS – Impressive

4-bdrm. home with massive yard.

Asking $429,900 A1093500

SOLD WALKOUT BUNGALOWS VALLEYVIEW WEST Asking $427,162 CA0165802

SOLD

NEW LISTIN

2064 SQ. FT. TWO-STOREY – VALLEYVIEW WEST! Asking $498,162 CA0179793

G! NEW LISTIN SOLD

Crisp, clean & Fully finished! 2 bdrm., 2 baths modern bungalow in West Camrose.

Asking $307,500 A01080994

LISTING !

WALKOUT VILLAS overlooking Valleyview Lake, awesome views! Developed w/o bsmt.

Superb upper deck and patio, landscaped.

23’x20’5 garage. Just move in!

Asking $528,162 A1032894

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY 2-STOREY CLOSE TO PARK, VALLEY TRAILS! Now only $385,500 A1035501

G!

TERRIFIC BUNGALOW HOME – bordering park space. 4 bdrm. plus den. MF laundry.

Htd. garage, RV parking.

Asking $419,900 A1092250

OUT OF TOWN

BEAUTIFUL VALLEYVIEW DUPLEX – Both sides available! Great floor plan. 3 bdrm., 3 baths, cozy FP. By parks, valley walking trails.

Asking $257,900 A1089160

G!

RENOVATED 4-BDRM., 2-STOREY with a great yard, RV parking! Awesome family home.

Asking $339,000 A1090344

NEW LISTIN

EXC. BI-LEVEL, GREAT LOCATION! Wow! You’ll love the presentation! Very well maintained 1125 sq. ft. 3+1 bdrm. Oversized yard, 26’x24’ garage + more! Take a look!

Asking $299,900 A1084409

SOLD

FARMS

3-BDRM. BUNGALOW CONDO close to walking trails, valley. Immaculate!

Asking $329,000 A1059833

COMMERCIAL

G!

COZY 5-BDRM. BUNGALOW – across from park! Close to schools. Awesome yard, 26’x22’ htd. garage. Dev. bsmt.

Asking $251,900 A1092844

160 ACRE PROPERTY east of Camrose Asking $695,000 CA0184968

EXCELLENT STARTER HOME – Close to schools!

Cozy, bright 3+2-bdrm. family bungalow w/ cul-de-sac location. Well maintained, great bsmt. Exc. 26’x24’ garage + more!

Asking $244,900 A1087652

G! NEW LISTIN

FOUR-PLEX BUILT IN 2012! INVEST. OPP. Asking $549,000 CA0193809 GREAT OPPORTUNITY for intensive farming operation, or someone who needs lots of indoor and outdoor storage space, on hwy!

Asking $650,000 A1075322

NEW NORWAY Fully finished newer 4-bdrm. bi-level.

Asking $279,000 A1080911

UPGRADED BUNGALOW … 12 min. to Camrose on Hwy 26. 36’x44’ shop!

Asking $289,900 A1047574

AMAZING COUNTRY LIFESTYLE, ENERGY EFF. Asking $629,000 A1024270

EXCEPTIONAL 2572 SQ. FT. HOME 19.99+/– acres right on pavement, w/multiple outbuildings!

Asking $1,340,000 A1075576 WOW! AWESOME BUSINESS LOCATION! Prime location, high visibility. Ideal for professional services. Natural lighting! Easy customer access. A great place for your business!

Asking $229,500 A1065008

FOR LEASE Excellent building, 4328 sq. ft. with 2 bays.

Mezzanine, front reception, offices and bathrooms. 14’x14’ bay doors! Zoned M1! Front Parking! Call now! A1081335

Zoned m1 ... Exc. east end location!

10,000 sq. ft.

CA0146778

2.5 ACRES ZONED R3 AND MULTI-FAMILY ...

Exceptional west end location. Call now!

LE A SED !

OFFICE/BUSINESS SPACE FOR LEASE 1276 sq. ft. downtown location w/great parking. Great building. Asking $1212.19/mo. all in plus utilities. A1066778

Beautiful Walkout Bungalows

by Battle River Homes ~ Park ~ ~ Lake, Trails ~ ~ Quality ~ ~ Craftsmanship ~ ~ Finished NEW VALLEYVIEW TWO-STOREY! w/elegance ~ • 2064 sq. ft. • By park/playgrounds

SOLD

Lakeside walkouts available!

GREAT FLEXIBLITY IN MAYERTHORPE Over 23 acres along Hwy 43 Asking $230,000 CA0168666

40 ACRES WITH YARD SITE Access to Miquelon Lakes!

Asking $419,000 A1057040

BEAUTIFUL VALLEYVIEW DUPLEX – Both sides available! Great floor plan. 3 bdrm., 3 baths, cozy FP. By parks, valley walking trails.

Asking $515,800 A1089197

We offer Multiple Listing Service

BUSINESS EXC. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Growing residential/commercial cleaning business. Call now!

www.realtor.ca

A couple more terrific family properties conscientiously designed and carefully built by

SOLD

A TRULY REMARKABLE PROPERTY! 1/3 mile off Hwy 21. 10 min. to Camrose, 35 min. to Henday.

Asking $899,000 A1083729

Give our professional realtors a call for a complimentary market evaluation of your property!

NEW ZERO-STEP DESIGN Awesome views! Beautiful 1319 sq. ft. bungalow!

Full bsmt., superb garage!

Asking $541,600 A1031243

Asking $459,900 A1077093

RESIDENTIAL LOTS HUSTLE PARK ... by huge playground and west end amenities!

• 30 lots w/alley access, start from $91,190 • 18 cul-de-sac lots, start from $114,290 SOUTHWEST MEADOWS ... by parks, playground and West End amenities!

• 14 lots with alley access, from $96,690 • 11 large cul-de-sac lots, from $139,425 Call now for more information!

ZERO STEPS!

IN ONE WORD ~ “WOW”! …

New build • Awesome master Bonus room • Triple garage

21+ ACRES W/1.5 STOREY HOME, NEW W/O BSMT! Asking $399,900 A1021347

NEW ADULT COMMUNITY

Lake views !

Walkout – Lake Estates!

• 1248 sq. ft.

• 26’x20.5’ garage Asking $532,162 A1032901

SOLD

EAST OF ROUND HILL ~ Fully finished 1400+ sq. ft. home, 29’x41’ shop, pole shed.

A1036121 Asking $389,000

MULTI-FAMILY

Awesome Community

• Bonus room • 26’x26’ garage Asking $498,162 CA0179793

ACREAGES

SPACIOUS 5-BDRM. BUNGALOW on 33 +/- acres only 10 min. from Camrose Asking $475,000 A1086617

EXCEPTIONAL 2572 SQ. FT. HOME 7+/– acres right on pavement, w/multiple outbuildings!

Asking $690,000 A1075552

GEMINI CENTRE ~ City views. Turn key office space on 3rd floor! Call today!

A1044102

MULTI-FAMILY LOTS

EXC. MOVE-IN READY HOME IN FERINTOSH! 2+1 bdrm. 1625 sq. ft., gas FP, MF laundry. 2 lge. decks, dble. garage, RV parking, all on lge. dble. lot. Quiet lifestyle 20 min. from Camrose.

Asking $174,900 A1082297

SPACIOUS HOME with most of the updating already done. Fenced yard, large garage, extra parking.

Asking $184,500 A1072113

SOUTH VIEW LOT IN SPARTAN ESTATES! Asking $50,000 CA0183063

FOR LEASE DAYSLAND – Gorgeous 2096 sq. ft., 3+2bdrm. home! Amazing open design. Beautiful curved staircase, conservatory/music room, awesome gourmet kitchen, superb master, exc. bsmt. dev. Quality, lifestyle, you’ll love it!

Asking $379,900 A1088745

STRESS FREE LIVING! 3-bdrm. 2-bath bi-level condo in Ridgepoint!

Asking $189,900 A1083191

ACREAGES

TILLICUM BEACH – 2 bdrm., 2 baths on 2 lots!

Asking $259,900 A1065999

BAWLF ~ OPEN CONCEPT BI-LEVEL Asking $174,000 A1034810

G!

FIVE BEDROOMS! Great starter or investment home! Backing onto park, easy walk to University. Huge 63’x150’ lot zoned R3. Lots of recent upgrades! Cozy and bright!

1140 sq. ft. home w/bsmt. walkout. Call now!

Asking $207,900 A1086921

SOLD

HUGE HOME IN MEETING CREEK 1920 sq. ft. bungalow – needs attention but great potential!

Asking $129,900 A1075286

NEW LISTIN

CUTE 3-BDRM. HOME across from OLMP School Asking $209,900 A1092767

G!

N BUNGALOW, OVERSIZED YARD – Great EXC. location! 2 garages, rental income potential.

Great for starters, investors, retirement!

Asking $307,900 A10901301

SOLD

WALKOUT VILLAS overlooking Valleyview Lake, awesome views! Developed w/o bsmt.

Superb upper deck and patio, landscaped.

26’x20’5’ garage. Just move in!

Asking $532,162 A1032901

LISTING !

NEWFULLY FINISHED HALF DUPLEX

Backing a park. Single attached garage.

Asking $234,900 A1084580

SOLD AMAZING WALKOUT BUNGALOW OVERLOOKING LAKE IN VALLEYVIEW! Exc. quality, craftsmanship. Gorgeous plan, open staircase, superb kitchen, amazing master suite, awesome bsmt., / entertainment area + more! You’ll love it!

Asking $789,000 A1080211

LA VISTA VILLAS! Exceptionally well maintained 2-bdrm. duplex bungalow.

Asking $298,500 A1085374

2-Storey walk out!

Unobstructed valley views!

Asking $557,900

A1044949

ONLY ONE NON-BASEMENT HOME LEFT!

NEW ZERO-STEP DESIGN Non-bsmt. Beautiful 1456 sq. ft. bungalow! Superb garage!

Active community!

• Master planned community Asking $484,420 A1031265

• Designed for active adults • No condo fees • Community lifestyle

4001-50 Street, Camrose Phone 780.672.5851 www.ipdi.biz

CALL NOW TO VIEW!