December 7, 2021 Camrose Booster

2021

Vol. LXX, No. 2

32 Pages

December 7, 2021

The masterminds behind the Christmas photo contest: Recreation & Culture Staff, left to right, Angela Methot, Administrative Assistant with Mojo the dog; Tanya Pattullo, Manager, Recreation & Culture; Christine McCord, Recreation Program Coordinator; and photographer Jayda Calon, Arts Centre Clerk

Ahhh, Christmas in pictures! Cute pets (who, of course, adore being dressed up), awkward Santa photos, beautiful lights, wonderful treats … and the list goes on and on.

The City of Camrose is celebrating the holiday season with a photo contest with a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to a local business of your choice.

The contest will begin on December 10 and wraps up on December 21.

Beginning December 9, watch the City of Camrose Facebook and Twitter pages for the photo opportunity for the first photo of the Twelve Days of Christmas Photo Contest! Send your photo to recreation@camrose.ca in by 4:00 p.m. on the following day. The best selections will be posted on social media, as well as instructions to enter for the next day. Each photo submission will be entered in a random draw for a chance to win.

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Inside Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . . . . 6 City of Camrose . . . . . . . . . 9 and 13 Out and About . . . . . . . . . . 14 and 15 Kinsmen Aucton . . . . . . . . . 16 and 17 On the Road . . . . . . . . . . 22 and 23 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 and 25 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 to 29 Central Agencies Realty Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 and 32

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Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club is selling trees again this holiday season.

Member Larry Sharuga said the club started selling trees on November 26 after it received a shipment of trees from Nova Scotia.

“Other places have put the price up by $10 a tree, but our prices are still the same as last year,” shared Larry.

The tree lot is located at the north-end parking lot of the Norsemen Inn again this season.

The lot hours are Monday to Friday from 1 until 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m.

All the proceeds from the sale of trees go to support local charities through the Swans and Roses Lions Club.

“Gary Cunningham is in charge of the lot again.

The good thing is when people buy trees from us, the money stays in the community and goes to various charities,” added Larry.

The lot has a huge variety of tree sizes and shapes.

Most people enjoy the smell of a real Christmas tree during the holidays.

The lot will remain open as long as supplies last. “Our first weekend, we sold 42 trees and we

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only have 240,” said Larry.

“We are operating the lot out of our vehicle, because we decided to save money by not having a shack.”

Volunteers from the Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club will be on hand to help you select the perfect tree, cut the bottom and load it, if needed.

The Lions Club encourages everyone to walk around the old-fashioned Christmas tree lot and create a family tradition of selecting and buying a real tree, while helping out others in the community.

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Christmas treats

Every time I walk past a commercial Christmas cake in a grocery store, I flash back to “Christmas CakeMaking Day” when I was a child. Every year, on a Saturday in November, we had Christmas Cake-Making Day. It was an all-day production. Kids helped prepare the dried fruit–rinsing it and setting it out to air dry until it was completely dry.

There were conversations about the balance of raisins and currants, and how much peel. Bigger kids helped prepare the pans. As I recall, the special pans were greased, then lined with brown paper and then maybe the paper was greased too.

Grown-ups were in charge of making the dark batter, mixing in the dry fruit, and filling the prepared pans. Only grown-ups were allowed to test whether the cakes were done. Then the cakes were packed away in a cool dark basement corner to deepen the flavours. One magical day in December (only our mother knew which day the cakes were deemed to be ready), we’d bring the cakes upstairs, take apart the tins, peel off the paper, and congratulate ourselves for how wonderful they were. ***

When I see commercial Christmas cake in a grocery store, my flashback memories make me smile, but that doesn’t motivate me to go to all that work! In fact, I can’t remember the last time I did any home baking at all– except an annual Christmas Cookie Baking Day with my daughter and eldest (now adult) granddaughter.

Christmas Cookie Baking Day began when my children were small. As they grew up and left home and grandchildren began to arrive, my daughter and I continued the tradition. We’re now joined by her daughter, and every year, I look forward to our three-generation Christmas Cookie Baking Day. One of the delights for me is that we’re still using my grandmother’s shortbread cookie recipe, passed on to me by my mother. My grandmother died long before my granddaughter was born, but I love the continuity of a five-generation recipe. ***

For the past several years, our baking day has happened in my granddaughter’s kitchen. It takes a bit of organizing for three people living a several-hours’ drive apart to make sure we have all the ingredients and equipment we need.

Last year, what with one thing and another, it turned out we were missing a few things. Ever adaptive, we were able to improvise and make do.

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Yes, the bigger wine bottle will be better…”

“Hah! It works! A little awkward, but functional. You weren’t going to open that wine today were you?”

“No cookie cutters? Hmm. Well, pretty boring, but we could use an upside-down glass to make circleshaped cookies…”

We really missed the little snowman and snow lady cookie cutters. My granddaughter decorates those little shortbread people with eyebrows and facial expressions and icing wardrobes. One year, the little snow ladies wore icing bikinis–a big hit with some relatives, and pursed lips from others! I still giggle whenever I think of them.

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Bright lights

I am not the only one who complains about lights that are too bright while driving and the problem is much simpler than most people believe.

It is simply a matter of aiming the lights properly. If the light, no matter how bright, is aimed to strike the road as it was intended, then it won’t bother other drivers.

P resident R ona ld Reagan listened to the auto manufacturers lobbying about headlight regulations. The manufacturers then put all kinds of expensive crazy shaped lights on cars and convinced people they could see better with brighter lights, which was all hogwash.

Up until that time, all autos sold in the US and Canada, by regulation, used the standard simple sealed beam lamps that came into use in the 1930s. These headlight lamps used two simple screws on the front of the holder to adjust them up and down and to the side.

These simple lamps were nearly always adjusted properly, so driving at night was a pleasure.

The 25-watt bulbs gave off plenty of light and used about a quar-

ter per cent of the power needed to drive the car, so there was no need to improve on them. Now they are diff icult to adjust and nobody knows that the problem is in the headlight aiming.

It is not caused by the height or size of the vehicle. It is not caused by the amount of lumens, as the eye can adapt from starlight to sunlight, so 10-times brighter lights look no brighter than the old lights. It is only the aiming.

The government does not check lights like they used to. It would not be difficult to organize roadside checkpoints.

I was checked several times before, during my three million kilometres of driving over the years before Reagan. If enough people complained, the government could easily have lights checked and aimed. I suppose the government is afraid of the anti people, those who are anti this and anti that, etc.

I had friends who were shocked by how much better their lights were after they were aimed properly. One thought that if Volvo had aimed the lights that way, they must be okay. Manufac-

turers don’t aim lights, they assemble them.

Later, he went through a checkpoint and apologized to me. I had to aim the lights for another friend, who thought people f lipped their brights at her because of her poor lights.

Arnold Baker, Camrose Lake decorations

Once again, decorations have been put up along the walking path to brighten up the scenery, cute and cheery.

My concern is with the Christmas balls. If they fall off and break, the small shards of plastic or glass are a hazard for the dogs and people who enjoy walking here and leaves pieces that stay on the ground looking messy.

It also is extra work for the City parks staff, who work hard to maintain our wonderful walking paths.

Consider using wood or cloth decorations that are easier to clean up.

Enjoy these free walking paths all year, even winter.

Sandra Nelson, Camrose

***

Christmas cookie baking day is next weekend. Once again, we’ll honour our tradition of testing the batter as we go. “Hmm. Butter and sugar. Yep, seems to taste okay.” “Oooh, icing. Yes, I think it will do. Well, maybe one more taste, just to be sure…”

Over the years, all three of us have moved to healthy eating, but Christmas Cookie Baking Day is off-duty.

If we all feel a little queasy by mid-afternoon after all those gobs of sugar and raw batter, so be it.

I figure our Christmas baking day is good for the soul. My body can cope with a sugar-butter-flour day once a year. When in doubt, enjoy! ***

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.

CHASE THE ACE

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Both Special Olympics Camrose Affiliate and Shirley Bergsma, winner of the Chase the Ace draw on November 3, received $642 each. Pictured left to right are Special Olympics representative Carol Wideman, Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club treasurer Val Okimaw and winner Shirley. She did not draw the ace, so $642 was added to the progressive jackpot (currently $4,006), which will be donated to the Camrose and District Hospice Society once the ace is drawn or once all 51 other cards have been drawn.

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Looking Back

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25 Years Ago This Week – from Dec. 10, 1996 edition • Our front page was dedicated to the annual Kinsmen Radio Auction. Kinsmen Mike Ploner and Bob Mingo were pictured in the CFCW Broadcast Studio, receiving a little coaching from CFCW’s Pete Hicks.

• For his long-time support of the Crime Stoppers Program, Bitz O’Riordan was presented an Honourary Life Membership and a t-shirt from students Crime Stoppers Anika Woycechowsky and Camrose and District Crime Stoppers president Colleen Burns.

• The Round Hill Women’s Institute presented a dozen teddy bears to the Camrose City/County Ambulance service, represented by EMT Fraser Doyle. WI presenters included Linda Chrystian, Louisa Undin, Jeanne Campbell and Marion Burnstad.

• Cindy Pickett was the winner of a 1988 Chevy Cavalier raffled by the Camrose Composite High School Trojans Football Club to raise money for new equipment. The car was donated by Lowell Knutson’s Norseman Pontiac Buick GMC, painted by Showtime Auto Refinishing and supported by a variety of other local generous automotive retailers.

50 Years Ago This Week – from Dec. 7, 1971 edition • Ed Shuman, Chairman of the Transportation Committee of the Camrose Chamber of Commerce, had been notified by the Highway Traffic Board that Greyhound Lines of Canada had again applied for permission to reduce its bus service on Highway 13 east of Camrose to one service per day, due to experiencing great losses on the existing two schedules.

• Mr. Eldon Sims, Produce Manager of the Camrose IGA store, was awarded $100.00 cash prize for the best decorated produce counter among the IGA stores in all of Northern Alberta.

• Hella Chmelyk of Camrose was the winner of the Kinette 3-minute shopping spree at the Safeway store. Kinette Karen Robinson was Chairman of the project, proceeds of which will be devoted to community service projects, including the Silent Santa Project.

• Tracy Orr, a grade seven student of Chester Ronning School, presented a petition to Council asking for an Animal Shelter. Four hundred names of men, women and children were on the petition.

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COVID TREND Monday, December 6

City of Camrose 16 active 74.5 active/100k 1482 cases (total*) 1432 recovered (total*) 34 deaths (total*)

Camrose County 12 active 138.8 active/100k 645 cases (total*) 631 recovered (total*) 2 deaths (total*)

Friday, December 3

City of Camrose 24 active 111.7 active/100k 1481 cases (total*) 1423 recovered (total*) 34 deaths (total*)

Camrose County 16 active 185 active/100k 645 cases (total*) 627 recovered (total*) 2 deaths (total*)

Thursday, December 2

City of Camrose 25 active 116.4 active/100k 1481 cases (total*) 1422 recovered (total*) 34 deaths (total*)

Camrose County 20 active 231.3 active/100k 644 cases (total*) 622 recovered (total*) 2 deaths (total*)

Wednesday, December 1

City of Camrose 31 active 144.3 active/100k 1481 cases (total*) 1416 recovered (total*) 34 deaths (total*)

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City of Camrose 44 active 204.9 active/100k 1479 cases (total*) 1401 recovered (total*) 34 deaths (total*)

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Generous Camrosians

By Lori Larsen

Camrosians have once again shown their generous hearts by reaching out to those in need in our community.

On November 27, the Kinette Club of Camrose held the annual Silent Santa drive-by donation initiative.

Vehicles drove up and drivers and passengers handed out cash and toy donations to volunteers from the Kinette Club and Camrose Kodiaks. The cash donations will assist purchasing gifts for teenagers. All toys and gifts will then be distributed along with the Christmas Fund Food Hampers on December 18.

On December 4, the generosity continued as Camrose Police Service and Camrose/Wetaskiwin RCMP hosted the 15th annual Charity Checkstop event.

All cash donations will be used to train advocates to aid victims of crime and tragedy for Camrose and District Victim Services, and donations of gift certificates, nonperishable food items and personal care items will be donated to the Camrose Open Door and Camrose Women’s Shelter.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Top photo: Blake Kondor of the Camrose Kodiaks and Kinette Meranda Bruneau were busy collecting toys for the Kinettes Silent Santa program on November 27. Middle photo: Members of the service club were busy gathering presents for less fortunate children in the area.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Top photo: Ten-year-old Mira Mendoza poses with Camrose Police Service (CPS) mascot Corporal K9, left, and Camrose Police Service Crime Prevention and Community Relations officer Constable Kelly Bauer after donating to the Charity Checkstop. Bottom photo: CPS mascot Corporal K9 takes a break from waving to passing motorists to high five CPS Constable Pam MacTavish during the 15th annual Charity Checkstop held on December 4.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Police Service Crime Prevention and Community Relations officer Constable Kelly Bauer accepts a donation of perishable food items from 14-year-old Evan Schwartz during the Charity Checkstop held on December 4.

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By Murray Green

A Christmas dinner will be served at the Camrose Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion from 4 to 7 p.m. on December 25.

“This is our second dinner, because it was cancelled last year. Marilyn and I came up with this idea because there are so many people who are alone on Christmas Day or families have gone different directions, or are far away,” said co-organizer Jeanne Trachy.

Back in 2019, Gina and Marilyn Weber, both who work at the Legion, decided to provide a supper on December 25. Soon they had a lot of volunteers.

“We asked people to let us know if they were coming so that we knew how many people we had to feed. We cooked eight turkeys and fed 180 people

last time. They were not just Legion members, but people from the community who wanted a place to go,” shared Jeanne.

The dinner is for families to get together and enjoy turkey, ham, potatoes, vegetables and even pie.

“The Legion offered us the space and the kitchen for the dinner, but this is not a Legion event,” added Jeanne. “Once we started talking about it, people were offering us things like a free turkey or ham. They were extremely generous and the community was awesome. We even had volunteers come in on Christmas Eve day and peel potatoes for us and cook the turkeys.”

On a Monday, a group of volunteers made cabbage rolls ahead of time, so they are ready to go.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Jeanne Trachy is eager to serve Christmas dinner.

“The amount of donations and volunteer time has blown us away. I’m okay with doing this on Christmas Day because it is a feel-good thing as well.

I’m happy people can get together and enjoy a meal,” said Jeanne. “All they have to do is find a way to get down here.”

The dinner is free, but you must register by December 15 by calling 780-672-3325. If anyone would like to play music during the dinner, they can contact Jeanne or Marilyn as well. You must provide a vaccination QR code to enter the Legion.

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Kodiaks clip Eagles in overtime

By Murray Green

The Camrose Kodiaks scored four straight goals to defeat the Calgary Canucks 5-2 on November 30. Michael Horon and Owen Dean tallied two goals each to lead the charge on offence. Michael Lovsin added a single marker.

After the Canucks opened the scoring, Camrose fought back with four in a row and led 3-1 after 20 minutes and 4-2 after the middle frame. Goalie Logan Willcott stopped 20 of 22 shots directed his way. Camrose fired 37 shots at the Calgary cage.

The Kodiaks needed extra time to ground the Canmore Eagles 4-3 in Alberta Junior Hockey League action on November 28. The Kodiaks netted the only goal in the first period when Callum Gau scored on a power play.

In the middle frame, it was all Canmore as they battled back with three straight goals. They mounted a comeback when they scored shorthanded six minutes into the period.

The Kodiaks scored two tallies within 47 seconds in the third to tie the game. Horon and Roc Truman, with the equalizer, replied for Camrose.

A penalty late in the third period carried into overtime and it cost the Eagles. Ryan Sullivan made them pay just 37 seconds into the extra frame.

Kodiaks goalie Nicholas Jones turned away 24 of 27 shots fired in his direction, while his teammates recorded 28 shots on goal.

Camrose dropped a 7-4 decision to the Bonnyville Pontiacs on November 26.

Blake Kondor of the Kodiaks scored the first goal, but Bonnyville rallied to tie the contest later in the period.

The Pontiacs shifted into high gear in the middle frame, with three straight goals. Camrose stopped the bleeding when Horon netted a power play marker with about a minute left.

Camrose closed the gap when Gau added a power play marker 33 seconds into the third period. However, Bonnyville scored a pair of goals before Carson Whyte connected for the Kodiaks. A late Pontiacs marker put the game out of reach. Goalie Spencer Welke made 25 of 32 saves in the Camrose net. Camrose counted 36 shots on goal.

Kodiaks host the Canmore Eagles at 7 p.m. on December 7 and Olds at 7 p.m. on December 8.

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Taking care around wildlife

By Lori Larsen

Anticipating a drop in temperatures, along with the inevitable snowfall, the wildlife that share our space in Camrose are out and about roaming the streets, in most cases, looking for a food source.

As we head into shorter hours of daylight, the risk of animals (specifically deer) meandering out onto streets can take motorists by surprise and can cause nasty collisions. Motorists are reminded to: • ensure vehicle headlights are turned on; • pay special attention to the sides of roadways, especially around parks and natural areas; • slow down and observe the speed limit; • allow wildlife to cross the road (even though they often refuse to use pedestrian crossing areas); • be prepared to stop

If a collision is unavoidable, remain calm and do your best to keep control of the vehicle. If your vehicle is drivable after a collision occurs, turn on your vehicle’s hazard lights and drive it off the road to a safe place out of the flow of traffic. If your vehicle is unsafe to drive, remain in your vehicle and activate your vehicle’s emergency four-way flashers. Contact the police to report the collision and do not exit your vehicle unless it is safe to do so. Never approach the injured animal.

One of Camrose’s greatest features is the abundance of beautiful trails, parks and natural spaces, which just so happen to be frequented by wildlife as well, which makes encounters a high probability. If you do see wildlife while out enjoying the great outdoors, give them their space. Once they see

out of the area as quickly as possible.

If you are out during the darker hours, wear ref lective clothing and have a light source with you. Remember the element of surprise can be your worse enemy in wildlife encounters.

Do not feed wildlife.

Once again, residents are strongly advised to not set out attractants such as bird feed, animal feed (corn or oats), garbage or pet food, and eliminate other attractants to wildlife, including fruit left on trees.

The number one instinct of wildlife is survival and they need food to do so. This time of year, when people enjoy hanging ornaments and sometimes treats for passersby to enjoy, those same items can be extremely dangerous to wildlife. Plastic wrappers,

PURPLE CHEER

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Merry Christmas Fund co-chair Morris Henderson, right, accepts $500 for the food hamper program from Royal Purple Royal Lady Doreen Kelly on November 18, from the service club’s various fundraising efforts. The Merry Christmas Fund program provides a food hamper for those in need at Christmas time.

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Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Women’s Shelter executive director Nora-Lee Rear, right, accepts $500 from Royal Purple representative Linda Stevenson on Nov. 18, from the service club’s various fundraising efforts. The funds are intended for the outreach school program for children.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

This time of year, the deer are scouring the creek bottom and the City looking for food sources. Camrosians are reminded to use respect and caution around wildlife.

quickly in the event wildlife runs out in front of your vehicle, so do not tailgate, always use extreme caution and be aware of vehicles travelling behind your vehicle; • think twice before swerving to avoid wildlife.

Crossing into oncoming traffic is far more dangerous. Use your brakes instead of your steering wheel; • remember where there is one, there may be more so proceed with caution after one crosses; • where possible, use the centre lane to allow yourself time to react to bounding wildlife; • use your horn to warn wildlife; • and be mindful of peak times at dusk and dawn when wildlife is most active.

you, they are more than likely going to head off in the other direction, unless they somehow feel threatened. In the case of coyotes approaching, maintain eye contact and back away or change your route. If they continue to approach, make a lot of noise and throw sticks or rocks or other objects towards it.

Back away slowly, moving towards buildings or human activity. Do not turn and run.

In the case of a moose or deer, always give them plenty of space and change your route if possible. If the animal appears to be approaching, back away as quickly as possible. If it appears to charge, place something between yourself and the animal, if possible, something large such as a car or tree, then get

sugary sweets and breakable ornaments can cause harmful health concerns for curious and often hungry wildlife.

“The City loves that citizens have taken to decorating around Mirror Lake,” commented City of Camrose parks manager Ken Krueger. “We remind people that decorations should be hung only, preferably shatterproof/nonbreakable holiday ornaments, and hung off the path trail, out of the way of regular maintenance during snow removal. We have already seen some damage/ vandalism.

“We also would like to remind people not to put out edible products that could be eaten by deer, such as candy canes.”

SANTA’S MAGIC

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Santa and 10-year-old Amrie Sanders of Camrose shared a secret when the Coca-Cola Holiday Truck stopped at the Recreation Centre on November 30. Everyone enjoyed talking to Santa, listening to music from Travis Dolter and taking in the Camrose Kodiaks hockey game.

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PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY) We are pleased to recruit a highly motivated, energetic and reliable individual with a strong aptitude in customer service and office administration to join our Public Works department as an Administrative Assistant. This position reports to the General Manager of Financial Services. This is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of October 1, 2022.

FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to): • Manage and maintain records of goods/materials ordered, received, distributed and track inventory levels of goods/materials on hand in accordance with the Procurement Policy.

• Coordinate purchases of low value inventory items throughout the City of Camrose to ensure adequate supply of consumable items exists.

• Administer fuel inventory software including vehicle registration, mileage reporting, deletion and reconciliation of fuel volumes on a monthly basis.

• Assist managers with purchasing activities including coordinating purchase orders, data entry, invoice matching and document retention.

• Manage stores inventory to ensure inventory amounts are accurate, stores area is clean and orderly and inventory items are easily accessible.

• Perform customer service duties which include greeting and directing visitors, answering and directing telephone calls, and recording messages.

• Receive, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence including parcels, internal and external letters, etc.

• Create custom invoicing and debit memos, work orders, purchase orders, etc.

• Participate in an annual inventory count and annual materials audit preparation.

• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or GED equivalent with a preference of postsecondary courses in purchasing, office administration and/or customer service training. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

• Minimum two (2) years of administrative experience.

• Ability to prioritize routine and project work during busy periods while considering working as part of a team.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to structure information and tasks in a manner that ensures all work is completed in a timely and professional manner.

• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions of an advanced nature.

• Experience with purchasing and inventory management considered an asset.

• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with financial systems software and ability to learn new software quickly and effectively will be considered an asset.

HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday SALARY and BENEFITS: The City of Camrose has a progressive salary and benefit package. The starting salary for this position will be based on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resumé to the address below by December 10, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

CONTACT: City of Camrose ~ Attention: Human Resources Mailing and Office Address: 5204-50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8 P: 780-672-4426 | F: 780-672-4257 | E: hr@camrose.ca | W: www.camrose.ca

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Leathwood named Bailey volunteer of the year

By Murray Green

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Bailey Theatre Family Day Weekend February 18-21

TICKETS GO ON SALE DECEMBER 15 Tickets available in person at Bailey Theatre box office (cash or cheque only) or online at www.nordlysfestival.com

TOP VOLUNTEER Murray Green, Camrose Booster Celia Leathwood, Bailey Theatre Society treasurer, was named the Volunteer of the Year during the yearly celebration of volunteers at the Spotlight Bistro on November 30.

Bailey Theatre treasurer and chair of the Financial Sustainability Team Celia Leathwood, was named the 2021 volunteer of the year.

She was honoured at the volunteer awards night on November 30. “She started volunteering with us in the fall of 2018. By January, she was on the board of directors. By 2020, she became our treasurer.

Celia has contributed so much in so many ways. She

is always trying to find ways to save us money. She became our bookkeeper one month after being named treasurer because our bookkeeper had quit. And that was before COVID-19.

Then COVID hit and she is still here. She is a great grant writer. Celia is organized. She spearheaded the clean-up of the Bailey when COVID hit. All this and she is always cheerful. No one deserves this more that Celia,” said secretary Colleen Nelson.

“People at the Bailey are its most important asset. People are the heart of this whole organization.

I am proud of the 111 (now 115) volunteers, with more joining every day. This is a sign of a really healthy organization. We welcome new people and new ideas,” said president Barb Stroh.

“It’s about building community and this is our community. This building is an anchor in the community.

What everyone brings to the table is unique, we are all different. The differences are our contributions to the Bailey Theatre. I will read a quote: ‘If you want to go fast, go alone.

If you want to go far, go together.’”

Secretary Colleen

reported a few statistics for volunteers. “We have had 2,160.25 hours of volunteer time that were spent on non-events, so that means meetings and projects.

We have had 600 hours on events on site. That includes maintenance, box office and training. It is so nice to have people back at the Bailey, a safe and welcoming place.”

The Bailey celebrated its 10th year of operation in its modern era. A 10-year plaque was presented to Carole-May Coty for her long and dedicated service. Patricia Fielding and Patricia Lyseng have also served for 10 years.

“Beginning in 2022, we will be starting an ambassador program for those who want to continue to be ambassadors for us,” shared Colleen. “It is our way of honouring the wisdom that we have in our organization. I now know that when I retire from the board, I might still have a place here.”

Several other volunteers received five-year pins for service. Musician Steve Olson provided the entertainment for the evening in the Spotlight Bistro.

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Monday, December 13 Originally, this Christian feast day was regarded as the darkest day of the year. There have also been many dark days in 2021, we know all too well!

We ask you to consider bringing a donation for the Food Bank anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and we will give you a Santa Lucia saffron bun as a gesture of thanks for your generosity.

This is the best way we know to mark hope and optimism as we slowly move forward towards longer days and more light in the year 2022.

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Willms shines in Fredonia

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Join us this Sunday!

By Murray Green

Former Camrose Minor Hockey player Zach Willms made his first start in goal for Fredonia State (New York) Devils and made 45 saves to earn a 2-2 tie.

The local netminder backstopped his team against Nazareth in regular league action on November 23. Nazareth netted the equalizer with just over seven minutes left in the game. It was scoreless in overtime.

Willms has a .957 save percentage and a 1.85 goals against average. The Devils are now 4-3-1 in NCAA Division 3 league play.

Willms played for the Camrose Vikings U18 team for three years before playing for the Red Lake Miners for two years in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

Give the gift of entertainment!

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Friday, December 24 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

COVID Worship Protocols will be followed: Mandatory masking and spacing A recorded worship will be available online

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Thursday to Sunday

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February 3 to 6, 2022, 7:30 pm

February 9 to 12, 2022, 7:30 pm

Carole-May Coty received a certificate for volunteering for 10 straight years during the yearly celebration of Bailey Theatre Society volunteers at the Spotlight Bistro on November 30.

Sunday, February 6, 2022

Saturday, February 12, 2022

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Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 7:30 pm

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast© is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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TICKETS: Adults $38 | Students/Seniors $33 | Children under 12 $22

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Rocky Mountain Equipment – Inspection for Case or New Holland combine, sprayer or tractor . . . . . $1,890 Shawcor – Weber wood pellet grill EX4 . . . . . . . . . $1,300 Prairie Water & Equipment – Pioneer Hi-Viz coat, black, large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $98 Ken’s Furniture – Stay Cool mattress protector, queen size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $130 Pro Cap Eavestrough & Exteriors – Gift card for services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 John’s Carpet Cleaners – Cleaning room up to 500 sq/ft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 Lougheed Centre – 2 tickets, One Man Star Wars Trilogy Charles Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62 Centra Cam – Wooden rolling flower card . . . . . . . . $250 Camrose Chrysler – Vehicle detail package . . . . . . $350 E&L Autobody – Blue Point 27 pc 1/4 drive socket set, metric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 Mattress Mattress – Lunar pillow, queen size . . . . . . . . . $70 Mattress Mattress – Lunar pillow, queen size . . . . . . . . . $70 Mattress Mattress – Gift card for queen or king mattress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 Hauser Home Hardware – Patio propane heater . . . $600 Liv Dental – New Patient exam, xray, sport guard or whitening tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 Inland Concrete – Octa-Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110 A&W – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 High Gloss Home Makers – Children’s blackboard, 16” x 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 Accessories Edge – Viper remote start . . . . . . . . . . $600 A-1 Rental/Supply/Safety/Waste, Anytime Towing, Camrose Bobcat/Autowreckers/Glass/Signs/ Locksmith, Wild West Meats – Master Chef Prime 4 burner BBQ, 34,000 BTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 Camrose Chamber of Commerce – Life Around the Lake print by James Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 Meridian – bar stool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 Meridian – bar stool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 Battle River Implements – Stihl BG56/C leaf blower, 600 ml oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $285 FYI Doctors – Man’s Rudy sunglasses, carbonium spinair, Lens cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $203 FYI Doctors – Lady’s Cole Haan sunglasses, black CH7031 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $153 Man Cave Barber – Reuzel Pomade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 Man Cave Barber – Reuzel Shampoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 Back 40 Distillery – Tour and tasting for up to 10 people . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Rose City Eavestrough – 1/3 cord of birch firewood . . $250 Rose City Eavestrough – 1/3 cord of birch firewood . . $250 Prairie Water & Equipment – Pioneer Hi-Viz coat, black, large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $98 Kevin Peters K&S Tools Snap-On – Snap-On neon wall clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Kevin Peters K&S Tools Snap-On – Snap-On thermometer, celcius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Kevin Peters K&S Tools Snap-On – Snap-On BBQ package, utensils, pie iron, marshmallow sticks, roasting pan, burger press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300 Zetsen Homes – Bag, 4 placemats, booster cables, tow rope, cocktail glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 Hydrotec – Blue Clean pressure washer 1.7 gpm, 2300 psi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400 Wildrose Foodservice Distributors – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . $25 Wildrose Foodservice Distributors – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . $25 Wildrose Foodservice Distributors – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . $25 Wildrose Foodservice Distributors – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . $25 Stage 1 Salon – Gift card for services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 Retro – Gift basket, candy, gift certificate, shirt, mug . . . . $80 Retro – Gift basket, candy, glasses, comedy tickets, gift cert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80 Strebs NAPA – Napa building block set 725 piece . . . . . . . $41 Strebs NAPA – Napa building block set 725 piece . . . . . . . $41 Kaoz Kidz – Official Camrose Drinking Team hoodie XXL grey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Kaoz Kidz – Official Camrose Drinking Team hoodie XXL grey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Automotive Express – Coca-Cola gift basket . . . . . . . . . . . $25 Transmission Express – Gift certificate for transmission service or products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 ABC Fire Safety – 15 Noodle Long and Soft golf balls . . . . $15 ABC Fire Safety – Black shirt X large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 ABC Fire Safety – Hi-liter green shell jacket X large . . . . . $40 ABC Fire Safety – Blanket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 Starbucks – Gift basket, 2 cups, Pike Place coffee, chocolate biscuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 Read Contracting – Black Stormtech shell large, hat . . . . $150 Read Contracting – Black Stormtech shell medium, hat . $150 Read Contracting – Certificate toward services . . . $1,000 Read Contracting – Certificate toward services . . . $1,000

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Auction started Dec until midnight end o Join us at our ONLINE AUCTION at www.charityauctionstoday.com/ auctions/camrose-kinsmenauction-27910

Did we miss you?

Despite our efforts and the work of those who help us, sometimes regular contributors and others get overlooked. If you would like to donate to this year’s auction, call Lawrence Pacholek at 780-608-7538.

Let’s Play It Safe

This year for the Auction, we need to do things differently.

We ask that the bidders make bids on our Camrose Kinsmen Auction online site. Our Facebook page links to the online site which will have some pictures of items as well, or scan the QR code provided.

60. Banack’s Body Shop – 5-7 foot box underrail Armaguard bedliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $575 61. Camrose Legion – Soup & sandwich lunch for 2 Wednesdays, gift pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 62. Camrose Legion – Soup & sandwich lunch for 2 Wednesdays, gift pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 63. Boston Pizza Camrose – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 64. Boston Pizza Camrose – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 65. Boston Pizza Camrose – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 66. Boston Pizza Camrose – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 67. Boston Pizza Camrose – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 68. Boston Pizza Camrose – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 69. Boston Pizza Camrose – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 70. Boston Pizza Camrose – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 71. Boston Pizza Camrose – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 72. Boston Pizza Camrose – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 73. Boston Pizza – 12 large pizzas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400 74. Bailey Theatre Society – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 75. Camrose Booster Ltd. – Any Booster product or service . $100 76. Camrose Booster Ltd. – Any Booster product or service . $100 77. Camrose Booster – Any Booster product or service . . . . . $100 78. Richardson Pioneer – Grain drying credit Legacy Junction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 79. Community Home Directory – Print advertising credit . . $250 80. Camrose Directory.ca – On-Line advertising credit . . $250 81. Community Home Directory – Print advertising credit . . $250 82. Camrose Directory.ca – On-Line advertising credit . . $250 83. Speedy – Domo gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 84. Speedy – Domo gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 85. Speedy – Domo gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 86. Bea’s Blooms – 4 x $60 purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $240 87. Hoyme Manufacturing – Boston Pizza gift card . . . . . . . . . $50 88. Hoyme Manufacturing – Boston Pizza gift card . . . . . . . . . $50 89. Hoyme Manufacturing – Boston Pizza gift card . . . . . . . . . $50 90. Hoyme Manufacturing – Boston Pizza gift card . . . . . . . . . $50 91. Pharmasave – Omron blood pressure moniter 7 series . . $110 92. Grooming at Tiffanie’s – Grooming services . . . . . . . . . . . $55 93. Nature’s Retreat – 60 minute relaxation massage . . . . . . . $80 94. Ken’s Concrete – Light blue women’s medium fleece pullover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 95. Detention Brewing – unisex hoodie, snap back ball cap . . $80 96. Ken’s Concrete – Bluetooth speaker, snapback ball cap, golf towel, sleeve of golf balls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 97. Ken’s Concrete – Men’s large hoodie blue, blue toque, LA Brixton water bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 98. Ken’s Concrete – Youth small hoodie blue, Bluetooth speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35 99. Ken’s Concrete – Men’s medium shell jacket . . . . . . . . . . $40 100. Ken’s Concrete – Black Stormtech jacket women’s small . . $60 101. Camrose Kodiaks – Team signed Schendel Kodiak jersey . . $100 102. Camrose Kodiaks – 2008 Team Canada World Junior A championship signed jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 103. Camrose Kodiaks – CCM Jetspeed composite left handed stick and Camrose Kodiak toque . . . . . . . $200

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104. Camrose Kodiaks – Kodiaks Stollery Hospital jersey #22 Boers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 105. Camrose Kodiaks – Men’s XL Kodiak jacket . . . . . . . . . . . $60 106. Nature’s Retreat – 60 minute relaxation massage . . . . . . . $80 107. Alpine Fitness & Sport Massage – One hour massage . . . $85 108. Marion’s Massage, Alpine Fitness – Indian head massage . . $50 109. East Side Mario’s – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 110. East Side Mario’s – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 111. East Side Mario’s – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 112. East Side Mario’s – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 113. Visionmasters – Gift certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 114. Visionmasters – Gift certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 115. Arctic Chiller – 5 cases of water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 116. Arctic Chiller – 5 cases of water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 117. Alpine Fitness & Sport Massage – One hour massage . . . $85 118. Drever Agencies – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 119. Raya’s – Toronto Maple Leafs hoodie 3XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90 120. Raya’s – Vancouver Canucks hoodie medium . . . . . . . . . . $90 121. Nica’s Hair Studio – Hempz peppermint vanilla moisturizer 500ml, Hempz peppermint vanilla hand wash . . . . . . . . . . $44 122. Nica’s Hair Studio – Milk shake repairing and protective oil for damaged or split ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 123. Nica’s Hair Studio – OSIS dry shampoo with travel size bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 124. Nica’s Hair Studio – Eye Envy eyelash and eyebrow conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109 125. Lamb Ford – Spray in box liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $575 126. JTB Electric – Signed Bobby Orr framed picture with certificate of authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $700 127. Nutrien – Heated Kuma lazy bear chair . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 128. Nutrien – Heated Kuma lazy bear chair . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 129. Peavey Mart – Milwaukee M12 heated hoodie XL, battery and charger, red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $170 130. Smitty’s Camrose – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 131. Smitty’s Camrose – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 132. Centra Cam – Frigidaire glass electric kettle . . . . . . . . . . . $55 133. Centra Cam – Frigidaire countertop air fryer . . . . . . . . . . . $60 134. Rebel Ink Tattoos – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 135. Rebel Ink Tattoos – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 136. Camrose Public Library – Gift basket cozy night at home . . $100 137. Randy Freisen – Gift card for custom sign . . . . . . . . . . . $100 138. Adamson Exteriors – Gift certificate toward any services offered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 139. Becky Anderson Friesen – Norwex Stainless Steel cloth, face and baby cloth and travel sized enviro cloth . . . . . . . $40 140. Glover International – Rear view camera system . . . . $478 141. AMRAA Equipment – Carhartt jacket large tall black . . $215 142. Books for You – Books: Auroras: Fire in the Sky, Nanuq Life with Polar Bears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 143. BDS – Prada perfumes, Mac mini lipsticks, Yeti rambler, BDS Winter Tuberz, Micheal Kors purse . . . . $400 144. OPT – Lego City police set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56 145. OPT – 790 pieces of Lego . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 146. Haugen Backhoe Service – Blanket, coffee, coffee mugs, hot chocolate mix, tote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 147. Haugen Backhoe Service – Bottle of wine with glasses and Sangria mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70

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MORE ITEMS MAY BE ADDED TO AUCTION WEBSITE

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Thanks to all the contibutors to this year’s Auction.

Each and every donation is most gratefully appreciated.

– Kinsmen Club of Camrose, Serving the Community’s Greatest Needs

Midnight, Saturday, December 11. We will begin tems Sunday, December 12 at 10 am. We will purchases while maintaining the current health limited numbers allowed in the at Grand Park Plaza until afternoon. o enters to please wear a mask.

148. Haugen Backhoe Service – Movie night snacks and The Video Store $25 gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110 149. Timberline Roofing – Women’s medium golf shirt black . . $40 150. Timberline Roofing – Men’s XL green golf shirt . . . . . . . . . $40 151. Timberline Roofing – BBQ beer can chicken holder . . . . . . $30 152. Hair by Ginny – Hair gift set, cut, shampoo, style . . . . . . $150 153. Lakehouse Naturals – Soap gift set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 154. Central Agencies, Matthew Mayer – Yeti Rambler green, five $10 gift certificates to GOAT Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90 155. Central Agencies, Matthew Mayer – Yeti Rambler green, five $10 gift certificates to GOAT Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90 156. Krislan Construction – Barbie Jeep with 4 Barbies . . . . . $105 157. Randy Freisen – Gift card for custom cut sign . . . . . . . . . $100 158. Adamson Exteriors – Gift certificate toward any services offered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 159. Adamson Exteriors – Gift certificate toward any services offered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 160. Pet Valu – Pet bed with cat and dog treats, toys . . . . . . . . $55 161. Wildrose Denture Clinic – Teeth whitening . . . . . . . . . $600 162. Wildrose Denture Clinic – Teeth whitening . . . . . . . . . $600 163. Camrose Registry – Christmas table centrepiece with tablecloth, 60x90 red checker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 164. Fountain Tire – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 165. Wild Rose Co-op – 5 premium car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 166. Wild Rose Co-op – 5 premium car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 167. Wild Rose Co-op – 5 premium car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 168. Wild Rose Co-op – 5 premium car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 169. Wild Rose Co-op – 5 premium car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 170. Wild Rose Co-op – 5 premium car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 171. Wild Rose Co-op – 5 premium car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 172. Wild Rose Co-op – 5 premium car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 173. Wild Rose Co-op – 6 premium car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . $84 174. Wild Rose Co-op – 6 premium car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . $84 175. Candler Art Gallery – 15 x 17 framed print . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 176. Candler Art Gallery – 12 x 17 framed print . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 177. Candler Art Gallery – Top Dog print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 178. Candler Art Gallery – Dog Gone Cute print . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 179. Camsign – Personalized license plate made to your specs . . $35 180. Real Canadian Superstore – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 181. Camrose Wellness Collective – 60 minute acupuncture . . $90 182. Camrose Wellness Collective – 60 minute acupuncture . . $90 183. Roadside Art Framing – Funny message wine tags, wooden . . $20 184. J-Ink Tattoo – Gift certificate for services . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 185. J-Ink Tattoo – Gift certificate for services . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 186. M&M Food Market – 2-tier platter and 2 gift cards $25 each . . $75 187. TD Bank – Sports bag, baseball, sm football, puck, water bottle, toque, golf accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 188. Shuman Insurance – Car camera dash cam . . . . . . . . . . . $80 189. Audio Visual Unlimited Camrose – Compustar 2-way remote start, 10,000 ft range, installation included . . $649 190. McClellan Wheaton – Gift voucher for parts or service . . $200 191. McClellan Wheaton – Gift voucher for parts or service . . $200 192. McClellan Wheaton – Gift voucher for parts or service . . $200 193. McClellan Wheaton – Gift voucher for parts or service . . $200 194. Nails by Terri – Gift certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 195. Nails by Terri – Gift certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25

196. Nyback RV – Flow-May 40V battery portable power cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $486 197. Nutters – Christmas tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65 198. Nutters – Gift basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90 199. My Fishbone Inc. – Jack Daniel’s wrapped rambler with stainless straw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 200. My Fishbone Inc.– Crown Royal wrapped rambler with stainless straw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 201. My Fishbone Inc.– Cat oil filter wrapped large rambler . . $50 202. The Video Store – 10 Movie rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 203. The Video Store – 10 Movie rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 204. IDA Camrose – Large print Wharf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190 205. Iconic Experiences Travel & Events – John Seerey Lester OUT ON A LIMB young barbed owl framed print . . . . . $365 206. T&L Insulation – Christmas decorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 207. Yuha Electric – Large hoodie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 208. Yuha Electric – 2XL hoodie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 209. Yuha Electric – XL hoodie grey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 210.

211. Tofield Packers – 33 qt Whiterock cooler, beach blue . . $350 212. Tofield Packers – 33 qt Whiterock cooler, beach blue . . $350 213. Schnell & Barrie – 50 ft heater garden or RV water hose . . $250 214. Alberta Mobile Power Systems – Christmas coffee gift basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 215. Key Accounting Daysland – Knitted shawl sweater . . . . . . $60 216. Emily Donohue – Unicorn gift basket includes stuffy, cotton candy, colouring books, markers and more . . . . . . $80 217. D&D Vehicle Sales – Rental gift certificate towards SUV, truck, transit van, cargo van or trailer . . . . . . .$1,000 218. Tee Pee Trade & RV Centre – Reese 16,000 lb 4-way pivoting head, 5 degrees, no rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $420 219. Creative Interiors – 7.5 x 12 area rug . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450 220. Tee Pee Trade & RV Centre – Solar battery maintainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 221. UFA Fuel, Trevor Sharek – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 222. Highmark Machine Works – Black Rifle coffee basket, hazel nut, dark, medium, mugs, misc items . . . . . . . . . . $125 223. The Sweeterie – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 224. The Sweeterie – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 225. The Sweeterie – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 226. The Sweeterie – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 227. The Sweeterie – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 228. The Sweeterie – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 229. Key Accounting Daysland – Basic income tax return gift certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $78 230. Clubhouse Virtual Golf – 9 holes of indoor golf for 2 people . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44 231. Clubhouse Virtual Golf – 9 holes of indoor golf for 2 people . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44 232. Clubhouse Virtual Golf – 9 holes of indoor golf for 2 people . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44 233. Clubhouse Virtual Golf – 9 holes of indoor golf for 2 people . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44 234. Country Garden Liquor Store – Doege’s Spiced Apple Rum . . $47 235. Country Garden Liquor Store – Doege’s Glogg Mulled Wine . . $20 236. Tie Boss Gary Keetch – Hunter’s Package, 2-3/8” tie downs, 300 lb hoist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125 237. Staff at Camrose Women’s Shelter – Gift basket, shortbread cookies, Becoming a Better Man book, crackers, jelly, liqueur, misc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 238. Andrea Hayward Tupperware – Pick a Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 239. Wild Rose Handcrafted Jewelry – Multi coloured earrings . . $10 240. Anita & Marie’s Knitting – Mitts and scarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 241. Andrea Hayward Tupperware – Pick a Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 242. Katie Hauser RE/MAX realtor – Wire basket, Twig gift card, Santa & snowman stocking hangers, mug, scented candles . . $125 243. Anita & Marie’s Knitting – Snow globe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 244. Andrea Hayward Tupperware – 6 water bottles . . . . . . . . . $40 245. Anita & Marie’s Knitting – Kid’s snow globe . . . . . . . . . . . $10 246. Thingz In A Bucket – Basket with gnome, glasses, chocolates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 247. Anita & Marie’s Knitting – Potato bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 248. J & L Salon – Bonacure Repair Rescue shampoo and conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 249. J & L Salon – Three Hempz Lip Balms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 250. ALO Aesthetics – Skin Therapy Pro 60, Hydrasonic dermal cleansing, Dermalogica moisture trio . . . . . . . $700 251. Morgan Industries – Fire poker, 2 weiner sticks, safety weiner stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80 252. Bruce Hotel – 8 oz steak supper for 4 people . . . . . . . . . $108 253. Scott’s Quality Lawn Care Gift card for services & cap . . $150 254. Boden Sand & Gravel ball cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 255. Identity INC Promotions – Adidas bag, 6 bit screwdriver, whisky wedge glass, cap water bottle, thermos . . . . $215 256. 5-HT Wellness – Infrared sauna session, shampoo, conditioner, scrub, bodywash, green tea lotion . . . . . . . . $100 257. Hi Line Polaris Suzuki – Elevate black soft shell jacket, small . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 258. Morgan Industries – Fire poker, 2 weiner sticks, safety weiner stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80 259. Murry’s Truck Parts Locators – One CVIP truck inspection with wheels pulled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550

260. CFCW, New Country, Stingray – Country concert ticket pack for 2: Tebey, Rodney Atkins, Tanya Tucker . . . . . $460 261. Scott’s Quality Lawn Care – Gift card for services and cap . . $150 262. Churchmice Players – Disney’s Beauty & the Beast February 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 263. Boden Sand & Gravel – Hart House $100 card, Epic, Kentucky, Sea Kayak beer, Bad Teacher, Loretta’s Moonshine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 264. Scott’s Quality Lawn Care – Gift card for services and cap . . $150 265. Hi Line Polaris Suzuki – Elevate black soft shell jacket, medium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 266. Wildrose Safety Solutions – W.S.S. cap, band aid holder, key chain barrier device, pen, hand sanitizer . . . . . . . . . . $65 267. Boden Sand & Gravel – Ball cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 268. Camrose Children’s Centre – Basket w/popcorn, beef jerky, chocolate, candy, truffles, plush velvet throw, Croods DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 269. Boden Sand & Gravel – Ball cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 270. Churchmice Players – Disney’s Beauty & the Beast February 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 271. CSN Auto Shoppe – Car detailing basic, does not include shampooing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 272. CSN Auto Shoppe – Car detailing basic, does not include shampooing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 273. CSN Auto Shoppe – Car detailing basic, does not include shampooing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 274. CSN Auto Shoppe – Car detailing basic, does not include shampooing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 275. CSN Auto Shoppe – Car detailing basic, does not include shampooing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 276. On Track Kuntz & Co. – LED rechargeable flashlight, cap, toque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 277. GF Team Martial Arts School – 1 month membership . . . $150 278. Electro Tel – Samsung Tab E light 32 GB tablet, Sonos ear buds, Zanko 4 pc Holiday gift set black . . . $230 279. Dales Liquor Store – Booze basket: assorted rum, whiskey, vodka and liqueurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300 280. GF Team Martial Arts School – 1 month membership . . . $150 281. On Track Kuntz & Co. – LED hard hat light, cap, toque, shoe horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 282. Border Roofing – Breville 15 Bar Café Roma espresso maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 283. GF Team Martial Arts School – 1 month membership . . . $150 284. Richardson’s Jewellery – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 285. Razors Edge Tree Service – Stump grinding services . . $250 286. Richardson’s Jewellery – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 287. Yuha Electric – Gift card for Strada Coffee Co. . . . . . . $200 288. Richardson’s Jewellery – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 289. Silver Creek Golf – Two 18 hole weekday passes . . . . . . . $80 290. Richardson’s Jewellery – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 291. Silver Creek Golf Course – Two 18 hole weekday passes . $80 292. Richardson’s Jewellery – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 293. Overtime Tap House – Prime rib dinner party for up to 20 people . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $440 294. Pedersen’s Florists – Gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 295. Do More Automotive – Gift certificate for tire purchases . . $200 296. Midas Camrose – PartyLite gift bag with Christmas candle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 297. Shift Innovations – Branded 12-can soft side cooler . . . . . $50 298. Midas Camrose – PartyLite gift bag with Christmas candle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 299. Shift Innovations – Branded 12-can soft side cooler . . . . $100 300. Camrose Kodiaks – Two World Jr. tickets to one of the quarter finals, Section 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 301. The Brick Camrose – Gift card towards purchases at the Camrose Brick store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 302. Grassroots Realty Group – Branded workout bag with assorted workout gear and supplements . . . . . . $200

CASH DONATIONS Nu Edge Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 Ray Arc Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Duggan Dental Dr. Ken Cha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Central Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 Lindstrand Auctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100

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Special Thanks 6th Camrose Traditional Scouting Stingray Radio Camrose Booster Ltd. Grand Park Plaza And, we want to thank all those who donated this year to the auction

All auction items “AS IS”. No cash value or exchanges unless otherwise noted.

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CITY OF CAMROSE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Stay on your toes this holiday season

By Lori Larsen

This time of year, the retail industry ramps up for the holiday season with purchasing reaching yeartime highs. Unfortunately, along with the increase in sales comes an increase in crime. Camrose Police Service offers the following tips on how to prevent yourself from falling victim to fraud, theft and scams.

Gift card fraud

Gift cards have become a popular way to give, especially during the pandemic, when personal gift-giving may be a challenge. Unfortunately, where there is a will, the criminals will also find a way.

“When purchasing gift cards, please be sure to closely inspect the card to ensure that it has not been tampered with,” warned CPS Crime Prevention and Community Relations officer Constable Kelly Bauer.

“Criminals are stealing gift cards, altering them by carefully attaching a different bar code and then placing the cards back on store shelves.”

According to Bauer, customers then purchase the altered cards, activating the attached bar code, which actually activates another gift card held by the criminal. “This fraud predominately occurs during Christmas, when there is a gap in time between when the gift card is purchased and when it is used by the person it is gifted to, and it is happening all across Canada, including Camrose.”

Bauer reiterated the importance of inspecting any gift cards you purchase to ensure the bar code has not been altered.

If you suspect the card has been altered, bring it to the attention of the retailer.

Theft

The best defence is good offence and, as always, CPS reminds residents to lock their homes and vehicles.

“An unlocked vehicle or home is an open invitation for theft,” advised Constable Bauer.

As well as locking your vehicles, Bauer also suggested not leaving parcels and packages visibly noticeable in your vehicles.

“Lock them in the trunk or

locking box of your truck or tuck them under the seat.”

Bauer also suggested using anti-theft devices on your vehicles and always lock your garages, sheds and other outbuildings on your property.

“It is such a simple form of prevention and deterrent.”

Package theft

An increase in online shopping has opened the door (no pun intended) to a whole new type of lucrative crime–package theft.

Nearly one in four (23 per cent) of Canadians have been victims of package theft, with one in ten Canadians having a package worth more than $250 stolen at some point.

The average value of stolen packages is $113, which equates to $784 million worth of products that have been stolen from porches across Canada.

“Because many delivery companies leave parcels outside of homes on front porches or on doorsteps, the opportunities are boundless for criminals,” noted Bauer, adding tips on how a person can protect themselves against this new crime.

• Use smart package lockers where available.

• Install security cameras.

• Have packages delivered to your workplace/office.

• Have a trusted neighbour or friend pick up the parcel or have it delivered to an address of someone you know will be available to receive it.

• Arrange with the delivery service to text or telephone you just prior to delivery.

• Get an Amazon key for your package delivery.

• Require a signature on delivery.

• Reroute or reschedule delivery.

• Request a vacation package hold.

• Insure your purchase.

Constable Bauer concluded that everyone has the opportunity to be their own best line of defence against crime by taking every possible step in preventing it from occurring in the first place.

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Camrose Association For Community Living

would like to recognize milestones for staff members in 2021.

Sixteen employees received recognition for their commitment to services this year.

5 YEARS 15 YEARS

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SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES INVOLVED IN THIS YEAR’S PROMOTION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

5-HT Wellness Avenue Living Bailey Theatre Bea’s Blooms Bellissima Bra Necessities Camrose & District Thrift Shop Camrose Booster Camrose Coffee Canada Post Candler Art Gallery Centra Cam Emergency Depot Centra Cam Outlet Store Central Agencies CJ’s Sign Shop Copper Arrow Collective Crystal Glass Dales Liquor Store Davison PC Pros Duff Layton’s Men’s Wear Encore Furnishings Fiona’s Coffee and Gifts Francoeur Cleaners FYidoctors Hair Image Havanatan

• IDA Rx Drugmart • Interiors on Main • Kaoz Kidz • Ken’s Furniture • Lakehouse Naturals Soap Company • LaScala Jewellers • Nutters • Old Hippy Fine Wood Furnishings • Pedersen’s Florists • Purity Water • Quilting from the Heart • ReStore • Smoking Good Times • Sole City Shoes • Square One Hair Studio • Stage I Salon • The Brick • The Lefse House • The Sweeterie • Vinesation • Wideman Paint & Decor • Wild Rose Co-op (Food Store) • Wild Rose Co-op (Gas Bar)

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Denise Robbins Karli Lucas-Gillis Rebecca Bouma Tracy Fontaine

Kathy Hicks Lois Greenhalgh Sylvia Huttges Rhonda Kowalchuk

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THANK YOU to all CAFCL staff!

Camrose Association For Community Living Camrose County Agricultural Wall of Honor and Century Farm Award Applications The Camrose County Agricultural Communications Committee is seeking nominations for 2022 Wall of Honor Inductees and Century Farm Award Applications

Wall of Honor Nominations: This honor recognizes contributions to Agriculture by individuals in farming and ranching, agri-business or in extension and research work. Candidates for the Agricultural Wall of Honor should have demonstrated leadership in farm, rural and community organizations at the district, county or provincial level. Selections for the Camrose County Agricultural Wall of Honor are considered based on the person’s contribution to the betterment of agriculture and the improvement of rural quality of life within Camrose County.

Century Farm Award Applications: Keeping the family farm or ranch from generation to generation and actively farming is an impressive achievement.

Camrose County recognizes these longstanding farms during our Century Farm Awards.

Eligibility requirements: • At the time of application, the land has been continuously owned, farmed or ranched by your family for a minimum of 100 years.

• Provide clear proof of ownership (land titles). You may currently be renting out your land.

• You are eligible if you have received the Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award.

Eligible applicants will be presented a commemorative sign to hang at their farm gate or on a building celebrating the achievement.

Nomination and application forms can be found on the County website www.county.camrose.ab.ca, contacting the Agricultural Services Office by phone 780-672-4765, or email asb@county.camrose.ab.ca.

Completed forms may be emailed or dropped off at the Agricultural Services office (4238-37 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 5B2) Application Deadline: January 17, 2022

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Parkview Place people pleasers

By Lori Larsen

It’s all about the giving

Our Elf on the Shelf named Present arrived on December 1, this time with a friend who was promptly named Holly. They have quickly become pen pals with my 10-year-old son, who left a note asking where Holly came from, how they are doing, and if they can please remember to tell Santa that he would like a tablet for Christmas.

Holly responded that she was in Dawson Creek, B.C. last year, and that Santa doesn’t like giving electronics for Christmas. Present wrote back that Holly was his friend, but maybe one day she will be his girlfriend. He also asked if the dog was friendly. My son wrote a second letter today asking why Santa doesn’t like giving electronics and saying that his dog is friendly, but she is a big scaredy cat, even though she is not a cat. This could go on for some time, I can tell.

Last year, all of my husband’s family hoped to gather for Christmas and then it was cancelled due to COVID-19.

With presents already bought, we all then shipped packages for our nieces and nephews. This year, we decided to have the cousins draw names to reduce costs, but also to keep the season more about the giving than the getting. We drew names at a gathering on September long weekend, and I was surprised right away how much it has changed the giving.

Normally, I would do the shopping for my nieces and nephews. This year, my kids had the chance to ask in person what was on their cousins’ wish lists. We later brainstormed about their favourite colour and what they might need for their favourite activities. We shopped together, sometimes finding things that weren’t on the list, but just seemed right. They are excited to wrap the presents and excited to see their cousins open their gifts.

Something new last year was we had our three children draw names for a sibling gift, and it went so well that we are doing that again this year–this time buying for whoever they didn’t have last year. They each had a set amount of money from us to spend. First, we perused a store together to get ideas of what they would like to ask for, and also to notice what excited their siblings. We wrote out lists. Then I took each child into the store, one at a time, for them to make their selections. They begged us to let them wrap the presents right away, and as soon as our tree was up at the end of November, to place the presents under the tree (with a strict no picking up, touching or shaking rule). They are so excited to see their siblings open their gifts.

We have also brought back our jar filled with ideas of how to bless each other. This year, I have added a few new ones that are about the gift of time, like cleaning up someone else’s toys or doing their chore for them. Sending a handwritten note to someone you know is going through a tough time goes a long way and basically only costs time.

Operation Christmas Child, the Samaritan’s Purse shoebox program, can go a long way in learning about giving, not getting. It can be so hard for little ones to walk around in a store and try to remember that it isn’t a time to pick out what they want. It’s truly mind-blowing for children in a privileged country like Canada to realize that these gifts they’re packing in a shoebox are likely the only present that child will receive at Christmas.

Last year our Elf got up to some crazy stuff: he used a mask as a hammock, played Xs and Os on marshmallows, hid in a chip container, had a paper bag sack race with Smurfs, and used a candy cane and ribbon as a zipline on our dining room lights. Who knows what escapades he will get into this year, but he will be in the good books as long as he remembers to visit our house…unlike our forgetful Tooth Fairy.

Some zealous, joyous and wonderfully generous members of the Parkview Place Decorating Committee have taken it upon themselves to bring a boatload of Christmas cheer to all the other residents.

Knowing that some of the residents will likely be spending Christmas at home, the committee wanted to make sure the common room was beautifully decorated so people could come sit and visit in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Top photo: Parkview Place residents, left to right, Sharon Blue, Ted and Lois Parnall stand in front of the handcrafted church. Above photo to left: Joan Abram places a “wish” message on the tree. Photo to right: Ted plays “Silent Night” to set the Christmas mood

Committee chair Joan Abram called upon a few willing and very creative volunteers to be part of the decorating committee charged with turning the common room into a scene straight out of a Christmas movie.

“They were so willing to help,” said Joan, of committee members Sharon Blue, Lois and Ted Parnall.

The room is lit up with twinkling lights strewn on evergreen boughs, hanging decorations handcrafted by Lois and Ted’s daughter Karen Stokowski, and a stunning Christmas tree adorned with red, white and silver decorations and handstrung popcorn strings.

“A group of volunteers sat around stringing 14 five-foot lengths of popcorn,” smiled Lois, who said she popped the popcorn in a kettle, then had to set it out on two long tables in order for it to dry out.

“We used Ted’s fishing line and a needle.”

Also adorning the tree are elegant poinsettia ornaments, each bearing a handwritten wish for a resident at Parkview from an anonymous well wisher.

The poinsettia decoration, along with the wish, will be delivered to the wish recipient at the end of the season, so they can enjoy it even longer.

Proudly sitting atop a clothed table is a miniature replica of a church, steeple and all, constructed by Ted and decorated by Sharon and Lois.

“It started out being a house, but was too big, so we asked others and they said it’s a church,” said Lois.

“So it became a church.

“Ted cut out glass pieces for the windows, then painted them so they look like stained glass. There are three little lights inside.

The people are made of gingerbread and the trees are ice cream cones, the roof

has graham wafers. But it is not meant to be eaten,” smiled Lois.

The little snowmen dotting the grounds around the church were created by Sharon using a mixture of hair conditioner and baking soda, donning little faces she painstakingly painted. All total, the church took about two weeks to complete, but is truly worth the team’s effort for the joy it brings for all to behold.

While spending time with these amazing folk, it was discovered that Ted is also a self-taught pianist and, upon request, he played “Silent Night”.

What a wonderful way to spend a half hour, interviewing, laughing, and singing, with such a vibrant group. I left much richer than when I came in, with a couple cups full of delicious treats, a handwritten “wish” for the team at The Booster and a heart filled with joy.

ANGELS BEE

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Camrose and area Grateful Grannies gathered for an AIDS Angels working bee on November 16, constructing adorable ornaments for the Grateful Grannies Christmas Market being held at the Duggan Mall Saturday morning Farmers’ Market on December 11 and 18.

Pictured are Grateful Grannies Camrose members Patrice Johnson and Ellen Parker alongside a collection of the ornately decorated dainty angels.

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Roberts flies his own 737 Max every day

By Murray Green

After building an airplane in the past, Bob Roberts wanted a bigger challenge. He wanted to build his own 737 flight simulator in his back yard.

“I started flying back in 1981. I have always had a fascination with flying and built my own airplane in the garage in 1989. It took two years to build, but I flew it for 25 years,” said Bob. “I flew planes for 35 years and decided it was time to let my licence go and build a simulator instead.”

Flight simulators are used for teaching people how to fly before they take a real airplane into the sky.

“My favourite airplane is a 737 Max because they are easier to manoeuver.

Over the past 10 years, I have been thinking about it, researching and now built it. I came across a company called Flight Deck Solutions out of Ontario that builds simulators for airlines that they use in training,” explained Bob. “I contacted them, flew their simulator and was hooked. When I retired two years ago, I decided that is what I wanted to do. I built a shop in my back yard and then started to gather pieces to put it together. I finished it two weeks ago (midNovember),” shared Bob. “A lot of people have helped me along the way, like my brother and other volunteers. I have had a lot of hands involved to get this up and running. I love doing it and I flew seven hours yesterday,” said Bob. The unit is run by three computers. “It is fun. It is for my own entertainment, but I did contact the Air Cadets to see if they would be interested in having me talk about flying and then taking each student to see it and have some fun with it.

I built it for my pure love of flying and to keep my mind sharp,” Bob continued.

Not a lot of people can say they have a flight simulator in their back yard.

“Companies have them, but only a handful of individuals have a flight simulator.

It has been a blast building it. I have this to mirror real life. You have to build a flight plan, check your charts, monitor the

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The view from the simulator is true to the weather patterns of the day. “If it is raining in Toronto and you are flying to Toronto, it is raining. When I was flying to Kelowna, there was a 25-kilometre crosswind, so I had to adjust my flight plan

just like flying a real airplane. You actually get the sensation that you are flying. When the door is shut, you have no other terms of reference.”

He is looking forward to sharing the experience with Cadets. “I love to teach.

I was an engineering manager and taught others at Syncrude. I want to combine my love of airplanes and teaching. I like to share my love of flying with other people,” he said. “People who are interested in flying consider the 737 the sports car

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Police warn about impaired driving

By Lori Larsen

Despite continued efforts on behalf of law enforcement to educate motorists on the extreme dangers of impaired driving, it remains one of the leading criminal causes of death in Canada.

In 2020, according to Alberta police statistics, 560 impaired drivers were removed from the road.

“Our objective is to educate people on the risks of impaired driving while ensuring the safest roads for all users,” said Camrose Police Service Traffic Enforcement officer Constable Sarah Day. “The last thing we want to do is attend a collision where there is property damage, injury and possible death.”

Motorists are reminded of the laws regarding impaired driving including the Immediate Roadside Sanctions (IRS) Program under the Traffic Safety Act applies to drivers when law enforcement has reasonable grounds to believe that: • Within two hours after ceasing to operate a motor vehicle, the driver had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that was equal to or exceeds 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

• Within two hours after ceasing to operate a motor vehicle, the driver had a blood drug concentration that is equal to or exceeds any blood drug concentration for the drug that is prescribed by regulation under the Criminal Code (Canada).

• Within two hours after ceasing to operate a motor vehicle, the driver had a blood alcohol concentration and a blood drug concentration that is equal to or exceeds the blood alcohol concentration and the blood drug concentration for the drug that is prescribed by regulation under the Criminal Code (Canada) for instances where alcohol and that drug are combined.

• Knowing a demand had been made, the driver failed or refused, without a reasonable excuse, to comply with a demand made under the Criminal Code (Canada).

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including sanctions, visit www.alberta.ca/ immediate-roadside-sanctions-irs-fail-program.aspx.

“We have seen an increase of impaired charges by 44 per cent since the new laws came into place in 2020,” said Day. “We are currently sitting at roughly 11,500 impaired sanctions /charges, in Alberta, since its implementation in December 2020.

“So despite COVID, our detected impaired drivers have actually gone up substantially,” said Day. Day explained that several factors can impact a person’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) including: gender, weight, amount of food consumed, medications, fatigue level, a person’s mood and the rate with which alcohol is consumed.

“Some people can be impaired after consuming just a small amount of alcohol. So it is vital that you assess your ability to drive regardless of how much you consume.”

When it comes to operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol or drugs the risks are never worth the chance. “Every person has the opportunity to make the decision to not operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs and keep our roads safer for everyone,” said Day, offering safe alternatives.

• Have a designated driver, who has not consumed alcohol or drugs.

• Use one of the taxi services available in Camrose.

• Consider staying the night.

• Telephone a friend or family member to come pick you up.

• Opt for walking, but only if your ability to do so safely is not impaired and you are prepared for the weather conditions.

“Camrose Police Service wants everyone to have a safe and joyful holiday season and encourages motorists to make smart decisions and don’t risk operating a vehicle if you have been consuming alcohol or drugs. The last thing anyone wants is to be the reason someone else doesn’t make it home.”

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Steven Dmytro Nikiforuk Steven Dmytro Nikiforuk of Bawlf, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at the age of 99 years.

Steve was born in Radisson, Saskatchewan on October 21, 1922. He went to school in Radisson. After he graduated, he worked briefly in a nickel mine in Sudbury, Ontario. He met his wife, Anne, when she was attending normal school. Steve and Anne got married on July 16, 1944 in Radisson.

Shortly after the couple got married, they moved to a farm near Ohaton. Then they bought the implement dealership (Massey) in Sedgewick. In 1958, they bought a farm in Bawlf. He always loved farming. He even went out in the fields to disk up to the age of 97. Not only did Steve farm, but he was also into various trucking endeavours.

Steve and Anne loved to travel, and Nevada was warm, so many winters were spent there. He not only loved the travelling, he loved to play cards and meet new friends, which turned into long-lasting friendships.

After his wife Anne passed away in March of 2011, his life changed drastically. Although it wasn’t the same, he still loved to travel. He continued to live on the farm until his health declined and he moved to a care facility.

Left to cherish his memory are his three children Larry (Linda) Nikiforuk, Wayne (Theresa) Nikiforuk and Valerie Lomness; grandchildren Lorne (Leslie), Tracy, Shane, Travis (Morag), Kimberly (Jason), Darcy (Robbin) and Kristen; great-grandchildren Jessica (John), Jayden, Ashton, Tyler, Nathan, Aislee, Cian, Hannah, Cole, Cora and Karly.

Steve was predeceased by his wife Anne; parents Dmytro and Katarena Nikiforuk; brothers Michael, Jake and Nick Nikiforuk; sister Helen Ellis; son-in-law Wayne Lomness; and granddaughter Lori Ann Nikiforuk.

Heartfelt thanks goes to the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for their great care.

A private family service will be held.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Steven’s memory may be made to Alberta Alzheimer’s Society, Alberta Cancer Foundation, or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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The families of

Norman “Dale” Cromarty …would like to give our heartfelt thanks to all the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, especially in the Emergency Department and Unit 2, for the amazing care he received during his recent time there before his passing. A special thanks to the EMTs who arrived so quickly and were so caring and gentle. You are truly amazing. Also to the wonderful nurses who treated him in the Ambulatory Unit over the past three years, our deepest and most sincere thanks.

August 21, 1934 ~ November 23, 2021 Elma was born on August 21, 1934 to Jake and Tina Goertz in Waldheim, SK. She was big sister to Cliff, Les and Ray. Her family moved to Alberta for a brief time before settling in southern BC. Elma took a teacher’s degree and also attended Millar Memorial Bible Institute, where she met many lifelong friends. Early in her career, she was contacted by a Bible school classmate about a teaching position in a small lumber mill community, Crescent Spur, BC. It was here that she met her husband, David, in 1961. They married in 1963 and began their life together. Cheryl Dawn was born in 1964 in Prince George, BC. Clarke David arrived in 1966 in Edmonton, AB, followed by Darla Joy in 1970, and Debra Joanne in 1975, both born in Camrose, AB. Elma’s interests included reading her Bible, “connecting” with new people, and keeping in touch with her many friends and relatives. Her phenomenal memory for names, dates and family connections helped her to get acquainted and oftentimes “related” to complete strangers in record time.

Elma passed away peacefully in the Red Deer Hospice on November 23, 2021. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl, son Clarke, daughter Darla (Gordon), and daughter Debra (Charles); with grandchildren Tabitha, Silas and Felix.

She was predeceased by her husband David; parents Jake and Tina; brother Les; and sister-in-law Norma (Cliff).

A private family service was held.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Elma’s memory may be made to The Gideons International – Canada, or to Red Deer Hospice Society.

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Sieko Scott Sieko Scott of Tofield, Alberta was born on April 1, 1943; he peacefully passed away at home on November 29, 2021, at the age of 78 years.

He is survived by his loving wife Sandra; his sons Robert (Roberta), and Ronald (Brenda); grandchildren Kiara, Jonathan and Heidi; greatgrandchild Char; his brother Andy (Dianne); sister Linda (Dave) and their families; along with other family and friends.

Sieko enjoyed his retirement years as a counsellor and being outside at the farm. Sieko had many great accomplishments in his lifetime, starting on his own as a farmhand, working for Swift, Shell Canada in Calgary, and Mantei’s in Edmonton.

Cremation has taken place and there will be a private family gathering at a later date.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please keep the Stollery and Alberta Cancer Foundation in mind for donations.

He will be forever remembered and loved.

Louis Andre Perrot Louis Andre Perrot of Sherwood Park, formerly of Tofield, Alberta, peacefully passed away on November 26, 2021, at the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, at the age of 89 years.

He was born on October 17, 1932 to parents Francois and Emila Perrot in Bonnyville, Alberta.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife Bernice; parents Francois and Emila; two brothers Romeo and Victor; and three sisters Yvonne, Florence and Lorainne.

He will be forever remembered and loved by his daughter Susan (Mel) and his sons Mike (Marlene), Denis (Brooke), and Lee; grandchildren Kerri, Craig (Ashley), Amanda (Chris), Michelle (Richard), Rebecca (Ed), Shauna (Keegan), Hanna, Cael, Gocean, Dylan and Remmy; 11 great-grandchildren; along with many family and friends.

Louis worked at the post office in Edmonton, first as a letter carrier and then as a manager, retiring after 30 years at age 60.

During retirement, they moved out to Tofield, Alberta, and enjoyed 20-plus years of belonging to the Golden Club, men’s choir and golfing, to name a few. These activities gave him many years of fun, laughter and great friendships.

After his wife Bernice passed in October 2017, he moved into Sherwood Park, Alberta, and lived with his daughter and son-in-law. He last resided at Aster Garden retirement home in Sherwood Park.

Memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Some of Louis’s charities that he liked to help out were the Tofield Food Bank, The Mustard Seed and Hope Mission.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, to please keep these in mind.

Judy Linda Magneson Judy Linda Magneson of Ryley, AB, formerly of Vancouver, BC, passed away on November 20, 2021, at the age of 54 years.

She is survived by her mother Linda Berger of Whiterock, BC; husband Terry Magneson; children Raelene, Weston, Montana, Wyatt, Shaylom and Kallie; as well as niece Audrey; and nephews Welsey and Wyatt.

She was predeceased by her father Fritz Berger; and brother Roger Berger.

A celebration of Judy’s life will take place on a later date.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of one’s choice.

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Hilda Kathleen Anderson June 26, 1920 ~ November 29, 2021 Hilda was born on June 26, 1920 in the Nursing Home in Camrose, Alberta to Kathleen and Thomas Price. Hilda passed away on November 29, 2021 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose. Hilda resided at the Deer Meadows Residence for 14 years, celebrating her 101st birthday in June.

A recent fall accelerated a decline in her overall health.

Hilda attended Daresbury rural school southeast of Camrose, and one year at Willow Hill School, after which she went to work at the farm of Bob and Kate Wilcox and other neighbours. That is where she met her husband Frank Bernhard Anderson.

Hilda married Frank on April 3, 1940 at New Westminster, British Columbia. They returned to Alberta in August and in 1941, began farming and continued to farm until 1974, when Frank suffered a stroke. A 100-year farm award was presented to the Anderson family in 2018.

Three things that were important to Hilda were her family, her friends and her faith.

Hilda was active in the Ohaton United Church, was a member of the United Church Women’s group and taught Sunday School.

Hilda was also a member of the Daresbury Community Centre.

Hilda loved square dancing, music, was an avid reader, and enjoyed playing cards with neighbours. Hilda and Frank and a number of family and neighbours restored the New Salem Skafse Cemetery, which had fallen into disrepair and is still an active cemetery today.

Hilda leaves to mourn her five sons Gordon (Lorna), David (Cheryl), Les (Bonnie), Doug (Gayle) and Bill (Sharon); fifteen grandchildren: Gord and Lorna’s son Todd (Terri), David and Cheryl’s daughter Karilee (Blair), son Chad (Jennifer), Les and Bonnie’s daughters Niki and Jackie (David), son Trevor (Samantha), Doug and Gayle’s daughter Angie (Brad), son Chris (Angela), daughters Katie (Jamie) and Amy (Jim), Bill and Sharon’s daughter Lisa (Ben), sons Jeff and Danny, daughter Danielle, and son Brendan; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; and thirteen greatgreat-grandchildren.

Hilda was predeceased by her husband Frank; grandson Stephen; and siblings Mary Price, Margaret Shermack and Edith Carter.

Thank you to the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, and the staff at Deer Meadows for their kindness and care.

Cremation has taken place and a family gathering will be held in the Spring. Donations can be made to the New Salem Skafse Cemetery in care of Diana Foss at 4913-56 Street, Camrose T4V 2C6. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Howard C. Reil The family of Howard C. Reil of Ryley, AB is saddened to announce his passing on November 24, 2021 at the Tofield Hospital at the age of 85 years, seven months. He was born in the Tofield area on April 14, 1936.

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 60 years and 10 months, Inez (nee Hardy) Reil; his sons Scott (Margaret) and Colin (Linda); his daughters Kerry (Philip) Bednarski and Leanne (Darcy) Monteith; nine grandchildren Janine (Dylan) Bednarski, Amanda (Jeremy) Bednarski, Tristan (Amanda Rae) Bednarski, Justin Reil, Miranda (Andrew) Vert, Coltyn (Breanne) Monteith, Brook Monteith, Kolby Monteith, and Victoria Reil. The apples of his eyes were his 15 great-grandkids Makayla, Jared, Arianna, Karissa, Makenna, Alana, Cee Jay, Austin, Kaylee, Ava, Parker, Sofia, Seth, and twins Egan and Inez. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Doug Hardy (Trish), and sister-in-law Sharon Mason; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many cousins and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Ezra and Lena Reil; and infant brother Ezra Keith.

Howard farmed the land that his great-grandfather had bought when he emigrated to Canada. Howard was proud of the fact that seven generations of family worked, walked or played on this land.

He was forced to quit farming because of asthma, but was happy to be able to work for the County of Beaver as a grader operator – a job at which he did well and loved.

Health issues again forced him to retire, but he still remained on the farm and he was delighted that he had time to be with the grandchildren and, later, great-grandchildren. Howard loved music, and bluegrass, country, and gospel music were a constant in his home. He played guitar and loved to sing and play for his friends and family. He was finally able to watch the kids play basketball, volleyball, soccer, and figure skating. He even went to Christmas concerts.

He was a mechanic, carpenter, plumber, electrician, and all around handyman. He enjoyed going for coffee with “The Coffee Group” until his cancer and COVID forced him to stay home.

He is now at peace and will remain in our hearts forever.

In keeping with Howard’s wishes, a private family inurnment ceremony will take place at a later date at Ryley Cemetery.

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MLA excited about financial future

By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency

Alberta’s deficit is getting smaller with each passing quarter. Finance Minister Travis Toews gave Albertans a full update on the state of our province’s books and it is very encouraging. When the budget was tabled earlier this year, Minister Toews forecasted a deficit above $18 billion.

Today, the projected deficit for the 2021-22 fiscal year is now at $5.8 billion. That comes out to a little over a third of the deficit that was expected when the budget was first tabled. Going back to August, when Albertans were updated on the first quarter, the deficit was expected to be at $7.8 billion. A major reason for higher revenues is rising energy prices. Both oil and gas, as well as renewable sources, are seeing higher prices.

Non-renewable resource revenue is currently forecasted at $10.8 billion, which is $8.1 billion more than originally expected.

Expenses increased at a smaller rate than revenues, by $1.8 billion. Around $1.4 billion of this is a provision for potential crop insurance indemnities. Some of our farmers have had to deal with harsh drought conditions.

As the MLA for the Camrose Constituency, I advocated for support, which our government was happy to provide to those Alberta farmers and ranchers who were affected by the devastating weather conditions. There was also some money devoted to helping businesses during the pandemic.

We also learned that since the start of the year, 103,000 new jobs have been created. Programs, such as Jobs Now, are helping business owners hire and train employees. What is most exciting is that we are not even close to the peak. According to Canada’s major banks and financial institutions, Alberta is expected to lead Canada in economic growth and job creation in 2022.

I was also honoured to be chosen by the Premier to be the Parliamentary Secretary to the associate minister of the Status of Women. In this new role, I will work to provide how government can best support elder women on aging in place, personal finances, estate planning and life events like the death of a spouse, divorce, or health crisis.

One announcement I am particularly excited about is the Women’s Economic Recovery Challenge Grant.

Grants are open to non-profit groups, including community organizations, municipalities, First Nation and Métis communities, industry associations and economic development organizations.

Eligible non-profits can apply for up to $250,000 in funding in these focus areas: increasing the representation of women and girls in STEM, increasing female entrepreneurship, decreasing the challenges women face in the workplace, helping women transition to a new career, supporting inclusive employer training and updating employment skills.

We all win when more women are participating in our economic recovery. You can find more information, and apply at this link www.alberta.ca/womens-economic-recovery-challenge-grant-program.aspx.

I also wanted to touch on something I have been raising awareness on–Noah’s Law. Many of you know the story of former Camrose resident Mchale Busch and her toddler Noah, who were murdered by a registered sex offender living in their Hinton apartment complex.

As a provincial MLA, I can help Cody, his family and friends by drawing attention to the work they are doing.

Yellowhead MP Gerald Soroka is putting forward a private member’s bill to make the National Sex Offender Registry Database publicly accessible. There is a new petition coming out that will require our support. I will continue to work with Cody to help our community know when the updated petition is available to be signed.

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You can contact Jackie Lovely, Camrose MLA, at Constituency Office, 104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. Tel: 780-672-0000, camrose@assembly. ab.ca or at Legislature Office, 6th Floor, 9820-107 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7.

Constable Fernhout recognized

By Lori Larsen

One of Camrose Police Service’s (CPS) finest, Constable John Fernhout, was recently recognized with the 2021 Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) Award for outstanding service.

The award is given to an employee who exhibits actions within the service that are innovative, unique and outside those which are expected from an experienced person doing the same task.

Those in the community who have come to know Constable Fernhout (and there are many, including numerous children and youth) are well aware that he goes far beyond what is expected, to improve not only the lives of Camrose youth, but to build positive connections between the youth and the police service.

Recognizing that while the principal concepts of the DARE program were beneficial, the program itself was becoming somewhat dated, so Fernhout took it upon himself to create and develop the new CORE program, custom made for Camrose students.

CORE revolves around the basic concept that “youth who serve the communities around them in healthy ways will be motivated to make safe and healthy choices in their own lives.”

Delivery of the new CORE program began at the start of the 2019/2020 school year, and in the following months of testing the new platform, Fernhout received valuable feedback from students and staff on what was working well and what needed to be honed to lock in this new program.

“The school year concluded with a very successful community project, where students authored letters of gratitude to several businesses and organizations throughout the City, showing their appreciation for everything they did for people during the pandemic. Const. Fernhout made a point to hand deliver these letters all around the community, which resulted in a lot of smiles, and even tears of joy.”

Fernhout continues to ensure the growth of the CORE program with the training of new CORE instructors in the Police Service, and succession planning for the next SRO. “It’s been a pleasure working with such great people at the schools and the Police Station, who care so much about the youth in our community,” said Fernhout.

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster Camrose Police Service Constable John Fernhout, left, and Inspector John Corbett hold up the certificate acknowledging Fernhout as the recipient of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police award for outstanding service.

“I’m very grateful that Insp. Corbett nominated me, as I know it was a lot of work,” remarked Fernhout. “I am also grateful to the Camrose Police Service for giving me the time and resources to create the CORE Program, and for all the Battle River and Elk Island Schools in Camrose for always making me feel so welcome in all of their schools.”

Constable Fernhout began his service with CPS in 2006. He has served two separate terms as CPS School Resource Officer (SRO), tending to the needs of 10 local schools with a student population of 3,500.

“Const. Fernhout also takes part in numerous other special events, presentations and is also the chair of the Camrose Police Service Wellness Committee,” noted CPS Inspector John Corbett, who nominated Fernhout for the award.

As the SRO officer, Fernhout was also responsible for the delivery of the DARE program to all local students in Grades 3 and 6, including mentoring other instructors for the DARE program.

“It was clear from the onset that CORE was responsive to current trends, which resulted in a high level of engagement with the students,” said Corbett.

With the conclusion of the pilot program in 2020 and after a full evaluation, Fernhout received overwhelming support from both the school divisions and the Police Service to move ahead and establish the CORE program into the fabric of the SRO and local schools.

Fernhout busily worked in the school off season to complete the CORE Facilitator’s Manual, design a logo and mascot (Cobra Chicken), develop standardized lesson plans and workbooks, and develop a Final Project and Certificate of Completion.

“Despite the challenges of the global pandemic and how that impacted our local schools, Const. Fernhout was still able to deliver the CORE program to a total of 11 Grade 3 classes in five schools, and 11 Grade 6 classes in four schools,” explained Corbett.

“Const. Fernhout has dedicated nine out of his 15 total years of service to our School Resource Program, and it goes without saying that even in his day-to-day duties, he has gone above and beyond to build extremely positive relationships with local youth, staff and parents, and represent our organization with immense pride and professionalism.”

In a time when policing has come under close scrutiny and building trust within the community has never been more important, Constable John Fernhout continues to lead by example.

“The CORE program is a great example of a model where police can build meaningful, longlasting partnerships, enhance overall safety in schools, and provide important, community-focused instruction to local youth,” concluded Inspector Corbett. “Doing so aims to strengthen the overall trust and confidence that the public has in the police, and reduce the overall demand on the police to respond to problems.”

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 7, 2021 – Page 27

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.

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

HELP WANTED WE ARE HIRING The Round Hill & District Agricultural Society is looking to fill the position of HALL CARETAKER/ BOOKER Duties will include general cleaning of the community centre as well as taking bookings. The successful applicant will need to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide a doctor’s letter exemption from obtaining the vaccines. Good communication and organizational skills are assets that will help in looking after our community centre.

Please submit your resumé to Humphrey Banack RR#2, CAMROSE, AB T4V 2N1 Applications will be received until a suitable candidate is found.

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

SERVICES 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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH – Christmas Food Sale on Saturday, December 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at “The Little White Church by the Lake”, 5304-48A Avenue. Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch will be for sale. Masks mandatory, social distancing and limited number of occupants at one time.

Everyone welcome! For further information, please call or text Janet at 780-678-4295.

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

TO GIVE AWAY FRIENDLY FARM KITTENS – Litter trained. Pics available. Call/text 780-226-5415.

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

CORE CARPENTRY – Decks, Pergolas, Fences, Windows and Doors, Garages, Renovations, Handiman and Maintnance Services. One year warranty on work. Call 780281-0962. Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter. See us on Facebook at corecarpentryinc 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 J.D.’s SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, SALES & SERVICE – Ph. 780-672-7649.

JUNK TO THE DUMP – Free estimates. Garages, Basements, Yards, Light hauling.

Tom – 780-678-1847.

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

FOR RENT FOR RENT ADS NOW UPLOADED TO The Camrose Booster Website DAILY! 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.

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.

BEST LOCATION ON MAIN STREET CAMROSE – Excellent, affordable multi-use space with reception area, office, work area with cupboards and sink. $725/mo. includes all utilities. COVID workable. Could be the perfect place for your business. Have a look! Immediate possession. 780-679-2170.

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 EXECUTIVE SUITE – 5 appliances.

Quiet neighbourhood, quiet building. No pets, no partiers, no smoking. 780-608-3131.

APARTMENT SUITES – Large one and two-bedrooms at 4907-54 Street. In quiet building close to senior centre and community bus stop. Available now.

No pets or smoking. Call 780672-3281 or 780-672-5369.

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. utilities included. Now available.

Call Corey at 780-679-3555 SUPER LARGE, SUPER QUIET – Second floor office in downtown Camrose! 340 sq. ft., former broadcast studio. $445.97/mo., all inclusive except communications and GST. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

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.

GENEROUS OFFICE MAIN STREET CAMROSE 193 sq. ft. on second floor.

Quiet considerate neighbours.

Paved occupant parking in rear. $253.15/mo., all inclusive, except communications and GST. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

TWO-BEDROOM SUITE – Bright and spacious. Private balcony. Convenient downtown area location.

Exceptionally clean, quiet, non-smoking building, owner managed. No pets. In keeping with our existing tenant profile, we are inviting inquiries from mature, responsible adults.

Snow shovelling and yard care provided free of charge. $900 per month rent includes heat and water. $800 damage deposit.

Phone 780-679-7090.

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.

EXECUTIVE HOME – three bedrooms, four baths, fully furnished. Available January 1. $2000/mo. $1500 DD. Text 780679-7447.

CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE Selection of very nice street level offices in newer building in Downtown Camrose * 110 sq. ft. – $219.36/mo. * 137 sq. ft. – $290.10/mo. (closer to front) * 140 sq. ft. – $279.18/mo. * 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!

TWO-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE – Newer building, located close to downtown amenities. High efficiency furnace and on-demand hot water offer wonderful savings on utilities. Private balcony, suitable for BBQ. Upgraded fixtures, cabinetry and flooring. 5 appliances, including dishwasher and laundry. Friendly, clean and quiet neighborhood. Local owner managed, snow removal and lawn mowing are provided.

Seeking mature responsible adult tenants, non-smoking, no children or pets. $1100 rent, $800 DD. Phone 780-679-7090.

TWO-BEDROOM SUITE – recently updated, bright and spacious. Private balcony. Convenient University area location, on a purely residential street, just a few blocks from downtown amenities. Exceptionally clean, quiet, non-smoking building, owner managed. No pets. In keeping with our existing tenant profile, we are inviting inquiries from mature, responsible adults.

Snow shovelling and yard care provided free of charge. $925/ mo. rent includes heat and water. $800 damage deposit. Phone 780-679-7090.

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

MISCELLANEOUS FARM FRESH EGGS – Our hens are fed a balanced diet, enriched with Omega 3, Loyalty Program. $5/dozen. Text 780678-6259.

AUTO 2018 GMC SIERRA – red, shortbox, 7300 km, very clean. $48,000. 587-386-0076.

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The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 7, 2021 – Page 28

Licensed Automotive

MECHANIC

Required immediately! Camrose Auto Wreckers is a growing company looking to bring on another Mechanic.

The successful candidate will be dedicated, committed, be able to work under minimal supervision, be a team player and take pride in their work. Candidate must be punctual.

Responsibilities: • Oil changes and general services • Tire mounting and balancing • Driveline and brake repairs • Engine diagnosis and repairs • Full parts replacements on all makes and models • Paperwork filled out accurately and timely as required • Vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs • Must be able to lift over 50 lb.

• Ability to operate forklifts, loaders and telehandlers is an asset Full-time, permanent position for the right team member Apply to: Marc Lochhead, Operations Manager Camrose Auto-Wreckers 4213-37 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 4S2 587-386-2886 Email: marc@camroseautowreckers.com

INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND Rick Schmaus hereby offers the following land for sale by tender, subject to the existing reservations on title: Parcel 1 - NW-2-49-15-W4th (160 titled acres) Parcel 2 - NE-2-49-15-W4th (160 titled acres) Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Schmaus Tender”, to Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1, on or before 12:00 noon on January 14, 2022, and shall be accompanied with a cheque for $5,000.00, and GST number.

Tenders will not be opened in public.

The highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

Unsuccessful tenderers will be notified by mail, and their cheques returned.

Successful tenderers shall be obligated to complete the purchase on or before March 1, 2022, and their cheque shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price.

For further information, or to view the property, please contact Rick at 780-385-1137 or Jordan at 780-385-1221.

FREE ADVERTISING

INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND The Estate of Tim Ekelund hereby offers the following land for sale by tender, subject to the existing reservations on title: Parcel 1 - Part NE 19-44-16-W4 (29.53 titled acres) Parcel 2 - SW 30-44-16-W4 (133.31 titled acres)

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

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Ekelund Tender”, to Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1, on or before 12:00 noon on January 21, 2022, and shall be accompanied with a cheque for $5,000.00, and GST number and are subject to right of first refusal.

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

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Tenders will not be opened in public.

The highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

Unsuccessful tenderers will be notified by mail, and their cheques returned.

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.

Successful tenderers shall be obligated to complete the purchase on or before March 1, 2022, and their cheque shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price.

For further information, or to view the property, please contact Chris at 780-994-9494.

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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

Estate of ALBERTA JUNE PALMER (PRUSKY), who died on November 17, 2021.

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

by January 31, 2022, and provide details of your claim by mail to: Estate of Alberta Palmer, 3924-56A Street Close, Camrose, Alberta T4V 4L1.

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

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 7, 2021 – Page 29

Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre Board Member Opening The Management Council for the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre (the “Lougheed Centre”) is seeking a local supporter of the performing arts to join our Board of Directors as a community representative.

Who We Are The Lougheed Centre is managed by the Camrose Performing Arts Centre Management Council, a not-forprofit corporation directed by a volunteer seven-member board consisting of two representatives from each of the City of Camrose and the University of Alberta, and three members of the community.

What We Do The vision of the Management

Council is “Fostering a love of the arts for everyone.” We present and showcase artists in a world-class facility to inspire, enrich, and challenge the culture of our communities. We leverage our leadership, expertise and financial stewardship to bring the full spectrum of the arts to life in collaboration with our partners, patrons, users, artists and volunteers.

What It Takes A member of the Management Council is required to attend 10-12 meetings during a year, typically taking 2-3 hours during a work day. Additional meetings may be required if a member is also on a subcommittee of the Management Council.

The length of service for a community member of the Management Council is three years.

Who We Are Looking For The Management Council is seeking diverse perspective and expertise in the performing arts or visual arts, including theatre, dance and music. Connection to the Camrose performing arts community is an asset. Local arts supporters from the IBPOC and LGBTQ2+ communities, as well as people of different abilities are encouraged to apply.

Who To Call Please feel free to declare your interest in this position to the Chair of the Management Council, Joshua Mohr, at:

Community Disability Support Worker New Norway, AB | Full-time, Part-time

It can wait Whatever that phone call is about, it can wait until you’re safely parked.

It’s the law.

BIRTHS To Erin Stark

and Nicholas Hampton of Camrose, a daughter on November 25.

To Hannah and Drew Edwardson of Camrose, a daughter on November 28.

DEATHS Louis Andre Perrot of

Sherwood Park, formerly of Tofield, on November 26, at 89 years of age.

Christine Emma Ekeli of Penhold, on November 27, at 53 years of age.

Sieko Scott of Tofield, on November 29, at 78 years of age.

Hilda K athleen Anderson of Camrose, on November 29, at 101 years of age.

Dennis Lyle Anderson of Kelsey, on November 30, at 75 years of age.

Steven Dmy tro Nikiforuk of Bawlf, on November 30, at 99 years of age.

Glen Arthur Lysgaard of Bawlf, on November 30, at 65 years of age.

Providing supports to a young adult with developmental disabilities, within a home environment in rural Alberta.

Qualifications • MUST have confidence in providing supports for an individual with developmental disabilities • Certification in a related field • Clear Driver’s Abstract • Clear Criminal Record Check • First Aid Job Duties Providing support with companionship through client’s daily activities, employment, academic, social or recreational activities. Teaching life skills such as cooking, laundry, performing light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Specific Skills • Build a supportive, professional relationship with the individual and their support network • Assist individual to create and maintain a network of supports, with an emphasis on natural supports that they can access • Role model and teach life skills What We Provide • Flexible hours (weekends, weekdays, days and evenings) • Wages dependent upon experience and education • Full-time, part-time shifts

council@camroselive.ca.

A brief statement of your qualifications, as well as a one page resume or CV would be of value.

Please also feel free to forward this request to anyone in the Camrose community that you believe would be interested and a good fit for this position.

We hope you will consider volunteering as a member of the Management Council, or recommend someone else you feel is ideal for the position.

TENDER FOR BASHAW SCHOOL SNOW REMOVAL Battle River School Division is accepting tenders to perform snow removal services at Bashaw School, in Bashaw, AB. Snow Removal is required for the 2021/2022 season. Bidders are responsible to examine the site before submitting a lump sum, per occurrence tender to satisfy themselves as to the nature and location of the work to be performed. The Contractor is responsible for all permits, licenses, $5,000,000 liability insurance, WCB clearance letter, equipment and other fees to carry out the services specified.

Sealed tenders fully executed, dated and marked “BRSD Snow Removal Bashaw School” will be received by: Battle River School Division 4724-41 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 0Z6 On or before December 15, 2021 at 2:00 pm.

Please contact Jennifer Hauck for scope of work document: 780-672-3161 ext. 5258 jhauck@brsd.ab.ca For all other inquiries contact Kevin Dietz at: 780-672-6131 ext. 5413 or kdietz@brsd.ab.ca The lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted.

Email AJF Enterprises at confidential@syban.net

Missed Delivery Policy If you do not receive your copy of The Booster or pre-printed inserts, please report this to us by calling 780-672-3142. We will promptly re-deliver these to city households. Note that we do not have access to certain apartment buildings. In these cases, we ask you to contact your apartment manager to request delivery.

Rural readers are asked to report missed deliveries and we will consult with your postmaster to ensure future deliveries.

Thank you for being a loyal reader of…

780-672-3142 ads@camrosebooster.com 4925-48 St., Camrose AB T4V 1L7

Part Time Driver to do deliveries to Calgary in a refrigerated 5-ton single rear axle truck. Approximately 18 hours per week on Wednesday and Thursday. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and move pallets with a pallet jack. Experience driving in city traffic with multiple stops and a good driver’s abstract is required.

Equal opportunity employer.

Fax resumé to 780-672-9984 or email employment@sunworksfarm.com Great position for a semi-retired person.

This is a year-round position, 52 weeks a year.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 7, 2021 – Page 30

State of the country

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

Since the beginning of the pandemic, inflation has risen to multi-decade highs.

This is an overwhelming issue for Canadians from coast to coast.

Rampant government spending, lack of consistent and reliable supply chains, disastrous monetary policy decisions, and a plethora of international blunders by the Liberal government has our economy falling behind.

The cost of groceries is especially damaging to Canadians. Inflation has grown to 4.7 per cent, well beyond the two percent target set by the Bank of Canada. Even more concerning is that Scotiabank, and other major banks, expect high inflation to continue into late 2022 or through 2023.

Inflation simply means that the same amount of money buys less. The tragic irony of this is that those who can afford appreciable assets will benefit, while anyone on a fixed income or lower income Canadians will be impacted the most.

Conservatives have been ringing the alarm bell on the Liberals’ spending for years and now we are seeing the ramifications of their policy decisions that were made without consideration of the consequences. Monetary and fiscal mismanagement decisions have contributed to these upward inflationary pressures that are hurting Canadians and are leaving future generations with a huge bill with little to show for it.

Other issues that Justin Trudeau and his Liberals have failed to address are extensive labour shortages across the nation, and to advocate for major resource projects and softwood lumber has resulted in ballooning costs to businesses, who are then forced to pass the costs onto everyday Canadians. These issues are in addition to the challenges posed by the massive drought this summer in Western Canada and the floods currently inundating British Columbia, not to mention our troubled relationship with our allies and other states like the People’s Republic of China. The lack of a plan to deal with critical issues and the diplomatic blunders by the Trudeau Liberals have left Canadians in the lurch and with a higher cost of living.

Failed relationships leave our industries and businesses that provide critical goods and services handcuffed. When President Joe Biden axed Keystone XL and increased tariffs on softwood lumber, Trudeau was missing in action. Resources such as forestry, agriculture and energy are staples to Canadian economic success.

Energy alone contributed $17.9 billion in government revenue in 2018. The lack of access to critical markets and cooperation with our allies has Canada falling behind our peers; businesses are unable to sustain growth and are unable to combat the rising costs of operations.

The bottom line is this: the Liberal government was taking chance after chance with your money before the pandemic, and they are now trying to justify their economic recklessness by saying they are helping Canadians. At the end of the day though, it is Canadians who pay the price for Liberal incompetence.

It is an honour to serve as the Member of Parliament for Battle River-Crowfoot. The Conservative Party has always been the party of fiscal responsibility and good governance, and we will continue to advocate for these issues as we move through this Parliament.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column, you are encouraged to write Damien at 4945-50 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1P9, call toll free 1-800-665-4358, text 403-575-5625, or email damien.kurek@parl.gc.ca. You can also stay up to date with what Damien is up to by following him on social media @dckurek.

Hockey Vikings edge Portage to claim first win of the season

By Murray Green

T he Au g u st a n a Vikings hockey team rallied for three goals in the third period to edge the Portage Voyageurs 4-3 in Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference play on November 26.

Tanner Manz garnered a goal 44 seconds into the third period, then Gerrik Ripley added a power play marker for the equalizer and the game winner was scored

by Jack Hamly.

Austin Koziuk scored for the Vikings in the opening period.

Goalie Daniel Moody turned away 29 of 32 shots that he faced.

The last momentum shift belonged to the SAIT Trojans when they beat the Augustana Vikings 5-3 on November 19.

After SAIT scored in the first period, Augustana fought back with three straight goals, two in the first and one in the second, to take the lead.

However, SAIT then netted four tallies in a row to take the two points home with them.

Cameron Shorrock and Jack Hamly (on a power play) scored for the Vikings in the opening period, and Shorrock added his second tally in the middle frame.

Vikings goalie Daniel Moody turned away 24

of the 28 shots he faced, while Augustana recorded 23 shots on goal.

Augustana hosts Portage in a rematch on January 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Recreation Centre for the next home game.

Basketball

The women’s basketball Vikings split a pair of games with the NAIT Ooks on November 19 and 20.

In the first match, Augustana won 72-64 with Tegan MacKinnon leading the Vikings in scoring with 16 points.

Both Alyssa Banez and Hannah Mitchell netted 12 points each in support.

NA IT won the rematch by the identical score 72-64. Katie Ballhorn led the Vikings with 15 points, while MacKinnon chipped in with 10.

On the men’s side, the Vikings won both games over the NAIT Ooks. Augustana won the first game 86-57 on the strength of 20 points from Nathan Bowie and 17 points from Nic Harder.

In the second outing, the Vikings won 88-79 with Tyler Weenink scoring 25 points. Three other Vikings hit double digits in points with Bowie netting 21, and both Harder and Jake Frostad adding 14 each.

The Keyano Huskies

AN EARFUL

will be in Camrose on January 23 for games at 6 and 8 p.m.

Volleyball

The Vikings women’s team swept the Ooks 3-1 in both meetings on November 19 and 20.

In the first match, Addison Wolosuk had 12 kills, Sarah Dedrick recorded 37 assists and Rebecca Olenick had six digs.

Wolosuk led with 15 kills, Dedrick set with 43 assists, and both Shae Boyes and Wolosuk recorded 11 digs each in the rematch.

In men’s action, the Vikings lost 3-0 and 3-1 against NAIT. Jonah Vander Leek led the Vikings with six kills, Ben Linsley had 16 assists, and both Bryce Boan and Boris Kuljanin had two digs each in the first contest.

Evan Richard earned 13 kills, Linsley counted 27 assists, and both Richard and Treyl Ernst added five digs each.

Aug usta na hosts K ing’s University on January 14 at 6 and 8 p.m. in the next home games in women’s and men’s action.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Ben Stollery of the Augustana Vikings gives Curtis Peck of the Concordia Thunder an earful as they go around the net with Lane Kirk of the Vikings watching from behind. The Vikings receive a holiday break before starting the second half of the season in January.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 7, 2021 – Page 31

I was sad about my kids growing up, but then I remembered I don’t have to do that Elf on a Shelf anymore!

A string of Christmas lights that doesn’t work is the worst! Luckily, last year I put all those strands back in the bin with the good ones so I can be mad again this year.

I don’t have an Advent Calendar, so I’m just opening cupboard doors and eating whatever’s in there.

May your Christmas tree survive it’s annual battle with your cat.

In search of an adult version of Elf on a Shelf who moves around at night doing laundry and cleaning the house.

A moment of silence for all the big-city, suit-wearing guys who are about to get dumped by their girlfriends for a small-town guy wearing plaid flannel in Hallmark movies this holiday season.

According to my chocolate Advent Calendar, there are only three days till Christmas.

When does hibernation start? I’d like to participate this year.

HOLIDAY TRUCK

Murray Green, Camrose Booster Mom Breanne McNabb and her children Brady, Savannah and baby Maverick welcomed Santa to Camrose and told him what they would like for Christmas during the Coca-Cola Holiday Truck visit to Camrose on November 30.

Central Agencies Home of the Week

Quality built two-storey

It’s ironic that we invented telephones, used them for 100 years, and then collectively decided they were awkward and stressful, and we just wanted to send very fast, short letters instead.

I think my dog always follows me to the bathroom because I always follow him outside and he thinks that’s just the way it works.

When is it too late to have a baby shower?

My mom never had one when she was pregnant with me and I need some new clothes.

Dear Mother Nature: Having received my free sample of winter, I would like to cancel the remainder of my subscription. Thank you.

People say 60 is the new 40. The cop who just pulled me over did not agree.

I’m not self-medicating with chocolate. The lady at the store gave me a prescription. Well, she called it a receipt.

But whatever.

By Lori Larsen

Built with care and quality, this beautiful two-storey home located in the family friendly Southwest Meadows subdivision is in pristine condition.

Enter into the spacious front foyer complimented with nine-foot ceilings and decorative archways that allow light to flow through to the living area. The classic finishes in this home include gorgeous greige-toned laminate flooring, soft neutral paint colours and sleek white trim.

The open concept living/dining and kitchen area keeps everyone in the conversation and promotes family togetherness.

The kitchen boasts beautiful maple cabinets in warm tones with high gloss subway tile backsplash, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a tray ceiling feature. A walk-through pantry and main floor laundry combination not only adds storage, but makes bringing in groceries so easy.

An eat-up breakfast bar means guests can sit and enjoy conversation with the host.

Take the elegant iron and maple staircase to the second floor, where

you can unwind from your day in your luxurious master suite with four-piece en suite featuring double sinks and walk-in glass shower. Two more bedrooms, both with built-in organizers, a four-piece main bathroom and a wonderful bonus room offer plenty of space for children to have their own place to play and enjoy family time away from the hub of the home.

Head outside onto the maintenance-free back deck, where you can barbecue or go down into the large completely fenced backyard. The goodsized attached double garage will keep your vehicles warm and ready to go, which is especially nice during the winter months Quality craftsmanship, location and plenty of room for the family, this home located at 7508-37A Avenue, is priced at $409,900 and is ready for you to move right in. For a personal viewing, contact Matt Banack at: Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 Cell 780-608-9733

My husband and I decided we don’t want to have children. We will be telling them tonight.

I got a lift to the eleventh floor, and as I got out, the operator said, “Have a good day, son.” I said, “Don’t call me son, you’re not my dad!” He scratched his head, “No, but I brought you up, didn’t I?” I put my scale in the bathroom corner and that’s where the little liar will stay until she apologizes.

Fifty percent of parenting is teaching your child that they can always trust you, and 50 percent is looking them straight in the eye and saying they can’t watch Paw Patrol because the TV is broken until next week.

The moment you hear a weird noise in the house and you’re so lazy you think, “Whatever, I’ve had a good run.”

First rule of cleaning while listening to music: the toilet brush is never the microphone. Never.

I thought a snail would be faster if I removed it’s shell, but no, it just became more sluggish.

Wish my wallet came with free refills.

Marriage Tip: Your wife will never start a fight with you if you’re cleaning.

Boy, age 4: “Dad, I’ve decided to get married.”

Dad: “Wonderful! Do you have a girl in mind?”

Boy: “Yes, Grandma! She said she loves me and I love her, too … and she’s the best cook and storyteller in the whole world!”

Dad: “That’s nice, but we have a small problem!”

Boy: “What problem?”

Dad: “She happens to be my mother.

How can you marry my mother?”

Matt Banack

Boy: “Why not?! You married mine!”

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, December 7, 2021 – Page 32

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; Sascha Dressler, 780-781-8242; Wally Wrubleski, 780-781-7323.

#100, 4870-51 Street, Camrose ~ 780-672-4495

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CAMROSE HOMES

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HUGE R ED VA LUE! PTION AL CE EX WALKOUT BUNGALOW OVER-

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

Now only $669,500 A1080211

WOW !

NEW PR ICE!

ENERGY EFFIECIENT BUNGALOW – VALLEYVIEW! … ICF MF walls, bsmt., awesome kitchen, hardwood flrg., cozy FP in great room, MF laundry, exc. bsmt. dev. In-floor htg. in home, garage. Gorgeous yard, veranda, covered deck.

Asking $499,900 A1141560

TERRIFIC VALLEYVIEW BUNGALOW …

Paved, gated RV space. 4 bdrm., 3 baths. Open concept layout w/really amazing bsmt. design!

Asking $444,900 A1104940

EXCEPTIONAL VALLEYVIEW 4-BDRM. … 3 baths. 1399 sq. ft. fully fin. bungalow. Amazing back yard. Pride of ownership shows and you will love it!

Asking $444,900 A1146860

BEAUTIFUL QUALITY BUILT 1932 SQ. FT. 2-STOREY … by Battle River Homes! Features include maple cabinets, granite countertops, walk-through pantry, MF laundry, bonus room, built-in closet organizers. Maintenance-free deck, fenced yard plus much more!

Asking $409,900 A1163353 GLORIOUS NEWLY BUILT WALKOUT … w/ water views! Cascades location, over 1800 sq. ft., 4 bdrm., 3 full baths. Open concept, gas FP, super kitchen w/granite, new appl., pantry. Great primary w/5-pce. en suite, WI closet. Fin. bsmt. w/lge. rumpus/family room.

Double attached garage. Immediate possession available.

Asking $449,000 A1156328

STATELY HOME IN AUGUSTANA AREA …

Over 1900 sq. ft. w/incredible views. Some classic finishes, upgraded central kitchen.

Walkout bsmt., great for suite potential.

Asking $349,000 A1153550

LARGE 4-BDRM., 4-LEVEL SPLIT … c/w 26’x36’ shop w/12’ ceilings. Great location w/big yard.

Welcome to your “Acreage in the City!”

Asking $329,000 A1155727

WONDERFUL NEW WEST END BI-LEVEL …

Over 2400 sq. ft. completed, 4 bdrm., 3 baths.

Open concept, new kitchen appl., granite counters, bdrm. w/en suite, WI closet, fin. bsmt., HRV. Private deck/balcony, paved back alley.

Affordable opportunity for your unblemished new home!

Asking $324,900 A1143772

4-BDRM. BI-LEVEL … Meticulously maintained, on lge. lot in great location! Htd. oversized dble. garage, beautiful yard, RV parking.

Asking $276,500 A1161412

BRAND NEW CASCADES HALF DUPLEX … 3+1 bdrm., 3 baths, fin. bsmt. Open concept, lovely kitchen w/new appl., granite counters, pantry. En suite bath, WI closet. Huge bsmt. rec/family room, 4th bdrm. HRV, deck, paved back lane w/immed. possess. available. The perfect beginning!

Asking $269,900 A1142515

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

Now only $249,950 A1089160

AWESOME CONDO IN FIELDSTONE! …

Underground htd. parking. Close to Mirror Lake walking trails. Senior friendly design. Exc. 2-bdrm. floor plan, just move in! A must see!

Now only $249,500 A1141162

3-BDRM. BUNGALOW … close to Jack Stuart School. Partially fin. bsmt. Fully fenced yard, oversized htd. 26’x24’ garage w/RV parking.

Asking $298,000 A1155725

GORGEOUS CONDO OVERLOOKING JUBILEE PARK … You’ll love the views! Near walking trails, only blocks to city centre. Beautiful open design, bright windows, superb balcony. Features a lovely kitchen, dinette views, cozy FP in LR, spacious master, en suite, MF laundry and a/c. Easy access, elevator. Looking for quality and lifestyle?

Asking $282,500 A1160420

OUT OF TOWN

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CENTRALLY LOCATED BUNGALOW … close to the Comp and Chester Ronning School. 1109 sq. ft., 5 bdrm., fully fin. bsmt., updated vinyl windows/shingles. 24’x24’ garage.

Asking $264,900 A1139504

LOOKING FOR AN AFFORDABLE … starter home or rental property close to schools and west end shopping? Includes 4 bdrm., vaulted ceilings. Attached garage/carport. Backs onto green space; plus much more!

Asking $249,900 A1157650

MULTI-FAMILY

TION !

UGE R EDUC OW ! HCOURT BEAUTIFUL W CENTRE CONDO … with

NICE BUNGALOW IN HOLDEN … 2 bdrm., full bsmt., single garage. Charming and affordable.

Asking $85,000 A1115439

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

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

Asking $598,000 A1075552 OHATON … 2-bdrm., 1 bath bungalow on a double lot. Sold “as is”.

Asking $122,000 A1136794

NEW PR ICE!

WELL CARED FOR BUNGALOW … Huge double lot. Terrific family home w/5 bdrm., lge. kitchen, spacious back entrance. Single garage, lots of room for RV parking or boat.

Now asking $183,900 A1139444 DAYSLAND LOT– Serviced lot across from ball diamonds!

Asking $22,000 A1123876 NEW NORWAY LOT – 65’ wide lot at the edge of town in Spartan Estates!

Asking $50,000 A1122563

8 MINUTES FROM BEAUMONT … 59 +/– acres to build your dream home!

Asking $329,000 A1125450

EXC. FOURPLEX OPPORTUNITY! … Quality built for long life-cycle ownership. Approved, service ready for second 4-plex bldg. on lge.

50’x238’ lot. Four units, 4896 sq. ft. above grade + add’l lower level dev. Two 3+1 bdrm. units w/3 baths; two 2+1 bdrm. units w/4 baths. Private entrance, covered deck, a/c, vinyl plank flrg., ICF bsmt., air exchange, individually metred.

Asking $849,000 A1147840

DOWNTOWN CAMROSE … 54’10” x 235’ lot zoned R3. Comes with 40’x32’ heated garage. (2009) Asking $220,000 A1128477

GEMINI CENTRE, TURN KEY – 2104 sq. ft. FURNISHED! Board room, bull pen, 6 offices, reception. EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS! Only $16/sq. ft. + common A1044102

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

FARMS 3.05 ACRES Asking $1,223,170

A1146445

Millang Industrial Park … 6.05 acres!

Asking $749,000 A1125445

EXCEPTIONAL 2572 SQ. FT. HOME …

19.99+/– acres right on pavement, w/multiple outbuildings!

Asking $998,000 A1075576

Graham Wideman

E xcellent business / I nvestment Opportunity – Zoned c2 …

East-end highway location, City of Camrose.

Two lots on HWY with 6,460 sq. ft. Mixed use building. Excellent retail area with 8 bays.

Ample parking and easy customer access!

Excellent opportunity! Great place for your business. Take a look!

Asking $875,000 A1132683

160 ACRE PROPERTY east of Camrose – Lovely yard site w/shelter belt. 4-bdrm. home, 2 garages, tinned barn w/additions, 2 wells, corrals, 2 dugouts, waterers. Annual revenue agreement of $3766.60 plus much more!

Now asking $625,000 CA0184968

SECLUDED 4.13 ACRES … only 10 min. from Camrose w/shop! Great 3-bdrm. bungalow w/ updated kitchen! Come take a look and enjoy your new home!

Asking $429,900 A1148050

Matt Banack

Matthew Mayer GREAT OPPORTUNITY for intensive farming operation, or someone who needs lots of indoor and outdoor storage space, on hwy!

Asking $495,000 A1075322

76.21 +/– ACRES SUBJECT TO FINAL SUBDIVISION … Borders Hwy 14 and Rg Rd 205.

Great recreational parcel w/many bldg. sites.

Good mix of pasture, bush and rolling hills.

Asking $425,000 A1152292

Beautiful Walkout Bungalows

by Battle River Homes

113 ACRES OF ROLLING LAND – on which to build your house! Enjoy recreationally, or pasture for livestock. 1/4 mile east of Miquelon Lake Provincial Park campground entrance.

Asking $569,000 A1137982

Lyndsey Delwo

Al-Karim (Al) Mohamed

~ Park ~ ~ Lake, Trails ~ ~ Quality ~ ~ Craftsmanship ~ ~ Finished w/elegance ~ Lakeside walkouts available!

Walkout – Lake Estates!

• 1248 sq. ft.

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

Sascha Dressler

Wally Wrubleski

FOR SALE, 9.22 ACRES – ZONED C2 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL! … Excellent high traffic west end location for highway commercial development in the City of Camrose. Located by west-end shopping centres. Excellent highway location and opportunity!

Asking $922,000 A1161970

ZERO STEPS!

SOLD

SOLD

ExcELLENT business LOCATION/Investment Opportunity – Zoned c1 … 6472 sq. ft. bldg., central location, 3 units individually metred. 2 units are leased, front corner unit is available. 4 washrooms. Exc. for retail and/or offices. Easy customer access. Call now!

Asking $545,000 A1160705

NEW ADULT COMMUNITY

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

Full bsmt., superb garage!

Asking $519,900 A1031243

Awesome Community

WALKOUT LAKE ESTATES! • 1248 sq. ft. • Superb deck, patio • Dev. bsmt. • Landscaped Asking $528,162 A1032894

FOR LEASE

attached garage! Close to walking trails, senior centre. Open design, vaulted ceilings. You’ll love the setting, lifestyle!

Now only $217,500 A1116360

KINGMAN … Newly dev. lots. Choose from seven! Located on the edge of town.

Starting at $27,500 A1156323, 6338, 6341, 6343, 6346, 6348, 6349

SOLD

PERFECT 3-BDRM. STARTER HOME … with upgrades. Hardwood flrg., vinyl plank, tiled shower/tub – much of it has been redone!

Only one block from St. Pat School. This won’t last long!

Asking $124,900 A1145299

Don’t miss the featured Home of the Week on page 31!

ACREAGES

Lake views !

MAIN FLOOR CONDO … at Crown Place, close to shopping, restaurants, health services.

9 ft. ceilings, 2 bdrm., 2 baths. Outdoor patio.

A lovely home!

Asking $177,500 A1146443

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RESIDENTIAL LOTS

We offer Multiple Listing Service

BEAUTIFUL QUALITY BUILT CONDO! … JUST MOVE IN! Spacious and bright, 1365 sq. ft. condo, close to City centre and Mirror Lake.

Open design w/9’ ceilings, hardwood flrg., exc. kitchen, superb dinette, spacious, bright LR. 2 huge bdrm., 2 baths, 7 appl. a/c. Hardi-plank siding, ICF bsmt. and more! You’ll love it!

Asking $212,900 A1160119

ONLY ONE NON-BASEMENT HOME LEFT!

SOLD

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!