February 13, 2024 Camrose Booster

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February 13, 2024

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Nordlys board member Dwayne Wohlgemuth reenacts a scene from the Friday 7:15 p.m. opening presentation, a film called I Like Movies. It is a 2022 Canadian comedy-drama directed by Chandler Levack, who will be on hand for a Q & A following the screening. Set in the early 2000s, the film stars Isaiah Lehtinen as Lawrence, a socially inept 17-year-old cinephile, who gets a job at a video store, where he forms a complicated friendship with his older female manager.

Nordlys Film & Arts Festival is back for another year. The historic Bailey Theatre will come alive on Friday evening at 6 p.m., when hundreds of festival goers (many who have attended previously) head to Main Street, Camrose.

Whether armed with a day pass or a ticket for the entire weekend, all attendees can expect unique and compelling cinema from Canada and around the world, music from talented local performers including the ÉCCHS Jazz Ensemble on Friday evening, and plenty of friendly conversation. Nordlys has become a draw for Camrose and a small-city treasure for Albertans.

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Lions assist with children’s vision

By Murray Green

The Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club have added a valuable vision screening program.

Sheralyn Dobos and Sandy Borgel are two Lion members who are qualified to operate a portable Plusoptix vision testing machine.

“I heard about this several years ago when I joined Lions. I was busy working and filed it away for a future retirement project. I had vision problems when I was in elementary school and it went undetected for far too long. So, this project is near and dear to my heart,” said Sheralyn.

“Right now, we provide vision screening to preschool children up to six years old. The reason we like to test preschool children is that vision problems undetected by the age of seven can become permanent. Vision is one of Lions International projects,” explained Sheralyn.

“At the Lions convention we went to, this vision screening program was one of the topics,” she said.

The Camrose Lions are borrowing the vision testing machine from the Ponoka Lions, who were not using it since COVID-19.

They agreed to give Camrose a long-term loan of the machine.

“Every child deserves to learn and see the world clearly. With just minutes of training, any person can screen the vision of a child.

Just push a few buttons and the screening devices used in KidSight USA do all the work, providing instantaneous, very accurate results,” she added.

“We will test as many children as we get parental consent for. We send a form home with the children and parents have to sign.

This is totally voluntary.

We have been to a few preschools and we hope to do a few more. This is a free service done by volunteers. We don’t touch the children or gather any personal information,” said Sheralyn.

According to educational experts, 80 per cent

of learning is visual. If children can’t see well, they will have more difficulty learning.

“We have tested 117 students and have sent home nine referrals. If we can help nine children see better and provide better learning, then it is worth it for us,” shared Sheralyn.

Lions KidSight is a nation-wide program that brings Lions clubs across the country together to ensure our children receive eye screenings and followup care when needed.

“To have seven or eight per cent success rate in giving referrals is good.

We want to help as many children as we can,” added Sandy.

One in three young children have poor, but correctable vision, often just needing eyeglasses.

“The machine will tell us if the child should be seen by a doctor to further check their vision. We refer further evaluation to an eye care professional,” said Sheralyn.

The Plusoptix vision screener ensures that children are screened for the most prevalent risk factors that may lead to the development of amblyopia. An early diagnosis means early correction and treatment.

Screening for problems that are refractive in nature and develop as the child ages.

Amblyopia (dull vision) is from the Greek words amblyos (dull) and opia (vision). Reduced vision in an eye from disuse.

Early treatment (under seven) has better therapeutic outcome than later treatment.

Treating amblyopia involves forcing the child to use the eye with weaker vision. This stimulates vision in the weaker eye and forces the brain to develop vision more completely.

Anisometropia is the difference in the need for glasses between the two eyes. As a result, the brain receives a clear image from one eye and a blurred image from the other, so it shuts off the ‘bad’ eye and

amblyopia develops.

Hyperopia is farsightedness. Images of near objects are blurred. Small levels are normal for young children, but high levels can cause problems. Left untreated, hyperopia can contribute to crossing of the eyes or poor vision in each eye.

Myopia is nearsightedness. Images of distant objects are blurred. Not typically amblyogenic.

Astigmatism results from unequal focusing of light rays as they enter the eye, causing a blurring of objects.

Gaze asymmetry (strabismus) is when the eyes are not directed to an object simultaneously due to lack of muscle coordination (crossed, or out-turning eye). Vertical deviations can also occur, but are quite rare.

Anisocoria is the difference in pupil size between the eyes.

A transillumination test checks the eyes by transmission of light through the normally transparent parts of a subject’s eye, including the tear film, cornea, aqueous humor, crystalline lens and vitreous humor. The light is then reflected off the retina.

Any factor that impedes or blocks this optical pathway will result in an abnormality of the reflex.

An abnormal reflex can result from mucus or other foreign bodies in the tear film, corneal opacities, aqueous opacities, iris abnormalities affecting the shape of the pupil, cataracts, vitreous opacities, and retinal abnormalities.

Refractive errors and strabismus also produce abnormalities or asymmetry of the reflexes.

“We create a printout of the results and send it home with the child, to prompt the parents to make an appointment for further testing,” said Sheralyn.

For more information, contact Sheralyn at 780-608-7072 or your daycare provider.

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Chocolate Mousse Valentine

The photo caught my attention. A chef from an Edmonton restaurant displayed a chocolate dessert surrounded by fresh berries. Looked divine.

The newspaper story was a pre-Valentine’s Day piece. I read that chocolate contains “a naturally occurring chemical in the human brain responsible for the euphoric feelings associated with being in love.”

I smiled. Yep, give me chocolate and I’ll follow you anywhere.

Most chefs do not share their special recipes. But to my surprise, the story included the chef’s special recipe for Chocolate Mousse, generously provided, he said, “as a gesture of love to the entire foodie community…guaranteed to arouse passion for someone, somewhere.”

Ooh, nice touch. I smiled again. *** To put this in context, I don’t often read recipes. I used to joke that my favorite thing to make for dinner is reservations. Though I enjoy Chocolate Mousse, I’d never had any desire to make it myself.

I flicked my eye over the recipe, not really intending to read it.

The first thing that caught my eye was, “One quart of 33 per cent whipping cream.”

Oooh, the real stuff. Not some “lite” concoction. Not a fake petroleum product. Real whipping cream. One quart of real whipping cream! Whipped cream images began floating across my line of vision. *** The next ingredient stopped me cold: “One pound of dark bittersweet Cococo chocolate.” I gasped out loud.

In case you haven’t tasted it, you have to understand about Cococo chocolate. Based in Calgary with an Edmonton store too, it uses the dark bittersweet chocolate recipe of Chocolatière Extraordinaire Bernard Callebaut. It is to ordinary chocolate as Manolo Blahnik shoes are to good serviceable loafers. A taste of Cococo chocolate is a rich, dark, sensuous whole-body experience. This chocolate should probably not be eaten in public.

One pound of dark bittersweet Cococo chocolate?

I could feel my pupils dilating and my taste buds tingling. I was actually salivating. You probably shouldn’t even read about this chocolate in public.

The instructions were surprisingly simple. Melt the dark bittersweet chocolate, mix it with the whipped cream, put it in a round pan and place it in the fridge for a couple of hours.

When it’s set, top it with Cococo white chocolate shavings (more chocolate!) and garnish it with fresh berries (like it needs a garnish). *** I decided right then that I needed to make this recipe. Yes, that would be the “I” whose favorite dish is whatever someone else made.

I planned a special dinner as a lead-in to the fabulous Chocolate Mousse. I–who don’t usually enjoy grocery shopping–actually looked forward to the “special outing” to buy the ingredients.

On the day I bought my dark semisweet and white chocolate, the person at the counter knew what recipe I was talking about.

And then the thought of the anticipation, the preparation, and then actually tasting…

Well, talking about it is probably something else that shouldn’t be done in public. *** I forwarded the story to several friends and blathered on about the amazing recipe. I’ve told dozens of people about the XXX-rated Chocolate Mousse and recommended the Edmonton restaurant and the Cococo store.

That chef’s “gesture of love to the entire foodie community” was a wonderful valentine. The chef’s generous gesture was also, not incidentally, good for business–his restaurant’s business and the Cococo store.

I love the idea that generosity is good for business.

And the chocolate mousse dinner? Well, let’s just say it exceeded expectations. *** So here’s my valentine to you. If you send me an email at Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com, I’ll email you the Chocolate Mousse recipe. *** I’d love to hear from you. If you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics, send an email to Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com.

I’ll happily reply within two business days.

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Another side

Apparently Douglas M. Henderson is another rural Albertan who has bought into the lies that these Reformers trying to pretend they are conservatives have fed him. While Jason Kenney claimed that Rachael Notley and Justin Trudeau created the carbon tax to steal all our money yet it’s been in place in Sweden since 1991 and is working well as this article states; When It Comes To Emissions Sweden Has Its Cake and Eats it Too. The truth is it was created in Alberta by Conservatives to help the oil corporations show the world that we do care about global warming and are trying to do something about it as this article proves Alberta’s Path To A Carbon Tax: A Timeline. Had Douglas bothered to do the math we know that the carbon tax rebates are actually putting some money in our pockets like the oil industry intended it to do.

In addition, while these Reformers wrongly accused Notley of destroying our coal fired electricity production it was the Conservatives under Stephen Harper who did it as this proves Harper Disappoints On Coal-Fired Power Plant Regulations.

My big question is why have so many rural Albertans allowed these Reformers to get away with their lies? It has made them look rather foolish and has allowed them to once again put our lives at risk by the way they have treated our doctors and nurses.

Alan K. Spiller, formerly of Camrose Kurek’s column

There is much distortion and misinformation in MP Kurek’s January 30 column.

What are the Liberal failures he alludes to? Perhaps instead of making partisan allegations, he could back them up by listing the perceived failures with citations from independent and credible news sources. Canada is ranked as the second best country in the world to live in (US News and World Report) and our inflation rate is among the lowest of G7 countries. Does that sound like a broken country as the Conservatives allege?

Trudeau’s vacation scandal that wasn’t. The ethics commissioner advised MP’s that no rules were broken (CBC, Globe and Mail).

He states: “Liberals consistently failed to deliver on their promises.” Whether you agree with the govern-

ment or not, over the past eight years, they have been busy developing policies and passing much legislation dealing with environmental, economic and social issues.

According to the Conservatives, the sky is falling because of the carbon tax. The reality? Most economists and about 78 per cent of the 50 largest oil and gas companies consider it an effective and efficient method to combat climate change (Ecological Economics, a journal).

Axing the tax will benefit the wealthy, but the middle and lower income Canadians will be less well off (CBC, CTV). U of A economist Trevor Tombe estimates the carbon tax has contributed less than one per cent to grocery prices.

To say PM Trudeau doesn’t support Israel is a gross distortion. Canada has always, and still does, support Israel’s right to defend itself against their hostile neighbors. However, I am sure the government has concerns and compassion for the 16,000 women and children who have been killed in Gaza since the war started.

Has the Conservative Party shown any compassion or concern for the women and children dying in Gaza? MP Kurek states that we’re not supporting Ukraine. Canada has supported Ukraine from the start with aid and resources. We’ve also welcomed more than 210,000 Ukrainian refugees to Canada since the war started.

Criticism is easy: doing is difficult. Will the nattering nabobs of negativism stop pounding the pavement of pessimism and tell us what their plan is? Enough mudslinging Mr. Kurek. Be constructive and specific in your criticisms and tell us how your party will correct all the perceived Liberal failures of the last eight years.

Reg Ernst, Camrose Gender policies

In a familiar story in Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus reminded the people that how we treat those around us is how we are treating Jesus, God. In my reading of this passage, I hear that it is in supporting the most vulnerable that we have the opportunity to be our most compassionate, to choose to do what will give someone else support, hope and life.

The announcement from Premier Danielle Smith treats Two Spirit, transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse people–

some of our most vulnerable folk–with such disrespect that it is unimaginable.

In these decisions, despite the Premier’s claims that the proposed legislation respects them, some of our most vulnerable children are being sacrificed to an ideology that is discarding their worth and value.

Medical services are being withheld for youth below the age of 15 and mental trauma is being exacerbated.

Parental rights are also being manipulated by the government as they can’t make decisions for their children under the age of 15 to engage in medical therapies, such as puberty blockers, because the government doesn’t think they have the capacity to consult, assess and respond appropriately to their children’s needs.

The statement quotes the Premier as saying this is preserving choice. I disagree. I believe that this removes choices from families, parents, children, health care professionals, and the education system. In these decisions the government has decided that it knows better than the folk who are living with family members who identify as transgender.

For those who have supportive family or community units, this proposed legislation takes away the ability to fully accompany them in their journey. For those who do not have those avenues of support, it takes away the ability to find the support they need.

This is not compassionate. This is not caring. This is inhumane. These decisions remove support, remove hope, remove life.

Listen to the people whom this impacts the most.

Hear the despair, fear and anger they feel in this move that devalues them as people.

We must do better for those who are the most vulnerable. We need to speak out against this atrocious flaunting of power at the cost of lives, safety, and dignity. We need to be the places of support and hope and to show them that they are valued and loved for who they are, as they are.

Look at what we are doing “for the least of these.”

Rev. Helen Reed, chair of the executive, Northern Spirit Regional Council Note: For more letters on this topic, see our website: www.camrosebooster.com

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• A mountain of food and $1,400 was generated for the Camrose and District Food Bank at the First Annual Hospitality Camrose Christmas Party held in January. The Roving Roasters, Norsemen Inn, Monte Carlo Restaurant and other hospitality members worked together to put on the party for 170 guests. Food Bank President, Anne Laskosky, received the cash and groceries from Kevin Gurr of Boston Pizza, Mike Morris of Roving Roasters and Sean Willms of the Norsemen Inn.

• A six-day trip to Yellowknife was a rewarding and eye-opening experience for four members of the Write to Learn Program. This was the first stop in what was a cross-country tour, offering workshops to local literacy programs.

Deborah Morgan, who was the program coordinator, travelled with members of the local Write to Learn Program: Margaret O’Shea Bonner, Alice Kneeland and Sharron Szott.

• Camrose Colony’s Head Rancher Mike Tschetter had a front row seat for another of nature’s miracles when a purebred Angus cow gave birth to triplets. “I’ve been working with feedlot cattle for most of my life and have never seen triplets before,” said Mr. Tschetter.

Recorded birth weights for the newest members of the herd were 51, 50 and 60 pounds.

• The Camrose City Fire Department has won First Place in Class D for Canadian Cities of five to ten thousand. The award was made on the basis of an entry in the 1973 National Fire Prevention Contest. Alf Sunderman is Fire Chief, Ben Voshell is Deputy Fire Chief and George McCrea is the Assistant Fire Chief.

These three are full-time staff members and there are approximately thirty volunteer firemen.

• Leon Boulter, Secretary Treasurer of the Camrose Agricultural Society, has announced that Canada West Racing Association will be bringing Horse Racing to Camrose on dates which coincide with the annual Jaywalkers’ Jamboree. Thoroughbreds and standard breds accompanied by a pari-mutuel van will be coming. Mr. Boulter added that there is a possibility of Camrose being chosen as the home base for winter training.

• Thirty-two rinks were entered in the Farmers’ Bonspiel held in the Rose City Curling Rink.

Fred Schwartz presented Al Robertson’s Central Garage Challenge Trophy to a Rosalind Rink skipped by Reg Enright; Neil Orr, 3rd; Elvin Skattebo, 2nd; and Larry Gerber, lead.

Mr. Skattebo is a retired teacher who taught the three younger men to curl when they were his students.

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It was an early dismissal day and as soon as we finished lunch, my nine-year-old asked if he could go over to his grandma’s house. I wasn’t too surprised, since he says his grandma is his best friend.

But still, I had already planned that we could snuggle on the couch with a book, toboggan on the hill beside the house on the fresh snow and play a board game together. Supper was in the crockpot, so there were no distractions and I was free to play. We settled on a compromise after calling my mom to find out her availability–we would read a couple of books, toboggan, then he would walk to her house, a five-minute walk through the trees.

As we tobogganed, the snow came down the thickest that I can ever remember and we had a great time together. Then my youngest announced that it was time, and he set off in the direction of Grandma. I kept tobogganing with my 12-year-old, enjoying some one-on-one time. Then he announced that he had to go too, because after all, he had a Scrabble game on the go at Grandma and Grandpa’s house.

I asked him what the best part of going there was, but instead of unconditional extra love, he said it was the moose poo.

(Dark chocolate covered almonds, known affectionately as moose poo, that are kept in a drawer easily accessible to small hands.)

I didn’t mind overall, especially since my daughter was enticed out of her room by cinnamon sugar toast and kiwi as a snack, and came out carrying four games. And I wasn’t upset because it has been a wonderful thing to watch my kids’ relationship with my parents grow and expand.

When I was growing up, my dad’s parents always lived along the same country road as we did. For the first seven years of my life, we lived a two-minute walk from their house. One night, at bedtime when I was about six, my mom wouldn’t read any more bedtime stories. So I announced that I was packing my pink suitcase and going to see Grandma, and flounced out the door, pigtails swishing as I went. I was surprised when I arrived that she had the pullout bed made up and appeared to be expecting me.

I realized years later that my mom must have called her to let her know that an upset little girl was headed her way. My grandparents’ home was a second home to us, a place where we knew how to find everything in the kitchen and where a batch of taffy was started almost anytime we asked.

I recently heard this kind of love from grandparents referred to as “bonus love”. What a magical thing to be so loved by people aside from your parents and siblings, who love you and appreciate you just for being who you are.

The support we’ve received as parents from having grandparents close at hand has been phenomenal, from my parents providing child-watching during appointments, driving when activities overlap, and offering rest time when the kids were really little. They have made our lives immeasurably smoother.

One time years ago, I had a problem with the nerves in my arm.

The only way I could get comfortable was lying with my arms above my head, which was my position on my daughter’s bed when my mom stopped by. I had my eyes closed, and my three kids were playing around me. My mom asked if I wanted her to take them to her place for a bit and I said, “Yes, please.” What a lifesaver.

And to think that we almost didn’t end up living on the family farm. After we spent a year travelling in our late 20s, we liked both the area outside of Halifax and outside of Ottawa as potential spots to settle, but somehow we couldn’t fathom taking a plane to see family. Or if we hadn’t decided to sell our house and take off travelling, we would still be in Okotoks, which would have meant seeing my parents every three or four months as we got increasingly busy with kids’ activities. Visits that infrequent would have meant that my kids would be on their best behaviour every time they saw their grandparents; I don’t think my parents would have gotten to know their unique personalities in quite the same way.

Seeing how they grandparent helps me picture how I want to be some day; I picture myself as a down-on-my-knees kind of grandma, helping to build train tracks or playing with dolls.

My kids will go to my parents’ house for sleepovers, not because my husband and I have other plans or need them to go there, but because they want to go and do their own special activities there, from ongoing Scrabble games and hide-and-seek to balloon volleyball.

I’m so grateful that they get to experience this kind of “bonus love”.

BRSD offers Pre-K programming in Camrose and Tofield.

Registration for Fall 2024 is open now.

Pre-K Programs are tailored to children born between January nuary 1 and December 31, 2020.

Additional educational supports may be available for children with learning or languages delays or disabilities. s.

BRSD Pre-K Programs are licensed, which means parents can access federal and provincial financial supports.

Check our website for program details and registration information: brsd.ab.ca *All registered students will be emailed an invitation to their school’s Success Starts Early Event this spring.

CNIB Open House Meet CNIB staff and learn more about free programs and resources for people who are blind or partially sighted. Participate in handson technology demonstrations, social activities, advocacy workshops, and more.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (drop-in format) Camrose Church of God 722 55 Street, Camrose For more information, call Sanduni at 587-388-0567

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Kodiaks clip Eagles, tame Bobcats

By Murray Green

Camrose Kodiaks edged the Canmore Eagles 6-4 in Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) action, February 4.

The Kodiaks led 2-0 after the opening period on the strength of goals from Cole Barrett, his 11th of the season, and Levi Carter, his 12th.

Canmore fought back with two in the middle frame to tie the contest at 2-2.

The Kodiaks outplayed their opposition in the third to make the difference. Carter with his second of the night, Ty Hodge with his third of the year, Garrett Thom with his 11th and Carter Matthews

with his fifth, scored for Camrose.

Kodiaks goalie Elliott Pratt turned away 38 of 42 shots directed his way for the win. Camrose fired 25 shots on goal.

Camrose also edged Lloydminster Bobcats 6-5 on January 31.

The Kodiaks came out firing and scored the first five goals of the game.

Camrose led 2-0 after 20 minutes with Alexander Bryson, his sixth, and Ludovik Tardif, his 15th, finding the back of the net.

In the middle frame, Nicholas Larkin (7), Blake Green (6) and Brady Brenner (2) scored before the Bobcats scratched back with three goals.

Tardif scored the winner in the third period, but Lloydminster added two goals to make it a onegoal game.

Goalie Pratt stopped 38 of 43 shots he faced.

Camrose fired 28 shots at the Bobcats’ cage.

In February, the Kodiaks are home against Fort McMurray (2 p.m.) on February 19, Lloydminster on February 24 and Canmore on March 1.

Bear facts The Camrose Kodiaks are tied for seventh place in the standings, just two points back of the Eagles.

The AJHL has decided that all 11 teams qualify for the first round of the playoffs.

AJHL releases new schedule, set playoffs

By Murray Green

The Alberta Junior Hockey League released details of a revised 57-game regular season schedule that will culminate with the crowning of a new Inter Pipeline Cup AJHL Champion in May. At the conclusion of the 2023-24 regular season, the top five teams will automatically advance to the playoffs, while the bottom six teams will square off in a best of five play-in series (6 vs. 11, 7 vs.

10, and 8 vs. 9). The winners of the play-in series will then fill spots six through eight in the second round of the AJHL playoffs.

The second round of playoffs will begin March 15 to 17 and will be a bestof-seven series, with the top seed playing the lowest remaining seed. The AJHL

champion will represent Alberta at the 2024 Centennial Cup National Junior A Championship from May 9 to 19 in Oakville, ON. A complete league schedule is now available on the AJHL website alongside the updated standings reflecting an 11team league.

The AJHL is a premier developmental league in Canada for student-athletes striving to capitalize on their athletic and academic abilities.

AJHL players can advance to the NCAA, CHL, USports and pro hockey without any limitations. For more information about the recent departure of five teams and the exciting future direction of the AJHL, visit its webpage.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Gramma Adele!

Love, Corbyn, Adleigh, Alyvia & Teijaye

Aurora, our little firecracker, never lose that spark! Love Mommy & Daddy

LEVI

You’re as awesome as Thanos! ♥ E & K

Happy Valentine’s Day Ann & Scott!

Love Melissa

Locklan ~ Grama Loves You!

Brielle, your giggle lights up our world!

Love Mommy & Daddy

GrAuntie Lori loves Logan, Gabby, Mikayla, Kyler, Bennet, Naphti!

Drick, You’re off the chain. Happy Valentine’s Baby! Love Gen

Happy V-Day Great Auntie Shirley!

Love from Annie ♥

To Leanne Forever & always!

Love Greg

Mom ~ I loved you first!

Love Cindy

Max & Marlowe Grandma ♥ you!

Andrew & Ryan ~ I love you so much!

Love Kailey

Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, your dog rider!

GrAuntie Lori loves Keaton, Chloe, Kace, Autumn, Augustine, Ryland!

Aleena & Evan We ♥ you!

Love Mom & Dad

KK – I ♥ U more than U ♥ Sephora!

Mom

Scottie, Harvey, Jet, Mack & Indie BEST Valentines ever! Grandpa & Grandma

Andrew & Ryan I love you so much!

Love Kailey

Stef, Thank you for making dreams come true! Love Delin

Lori’s wish – May their memory be a blessing to you!

Russ ~ 39 years! (new ring at 40 years?) Love Shelly

My love, you make every day brighter! ~ jj

Happy V-Day Dale!

Love Brenda xo

Grandpa Terry & Grandma Karen love B.D.A., N.L.O.T., E.W. & E.D.

Unit 3 ~ You are all my Valentines!

Dan, my forever Valentine. You make me smile daily! ♥ Sab

Cole ~ Happy Valentine’s Day! Love you forever & always! Elyse

Lexie Love you!

Auntie Cheryl

Happy V-Day Annie!

Love Gma & Gpa C.

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Josiah, Shavonne, Ron ~ Our love is endless for you!

Nana & Gramps xo

G~ Kaluguran daka! ~A

Happy Valentine’s Day Kami & Spencer! Love Grandma & Grandad

R - Romantic I - Impressive C - Charming H - Handsome

Bubby, Bubanator, Wing Commander, Captain, Honeybee Loves Thea

Wanita & T.J. Hazel ~ You’re loved every day!

Love Nana & Gramps

CK ~ Will you be my Valentine?

Stav

Happy Valentine’s Day to my Love! ♥

Malinka, Jesse, Marvin ~ Our hearts glow for you!

Nana & Gramps xo

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JESSE Coolest Cousin Ever! ♥ E&K

Curtis ~ Thanks for being our chauffeur!

Love you, Ma

For Glen Love Ang

Ben – You’re the BOUCH BOMB! Your friend, Wolfgang

Happy ♥ day Grandma! Love Evan & Kaelyn

Joe-anna, Gary, Z & R ~ You light us up!

Love Nana & Gramps

My hunky life and adventure partner.

I love you forever!

Colby ~ Life would be ruff without you!

Love Austin & Valak

To SK Happy Valentine’s Day! Love CK

Happy Valentine’s Day Rhea & Ada!

Nana, Thank you for always bringing me home! Love Scott

Happy V-Day Mom & Dad J! Love M, T, H, S, P

Cindy H, You’ll always be my Librarian!

A Book Lover

Lyla, thanks for keeping me happy all these years! Scott

Olivia, Ethan, Mason, Ava Sky, Moon, Stars Love Mama, Papa

Happy V-Day Auntie Shell & Uncle Bri! Love T&M

Stacey, You made the best coffee and soup!

Coffee Lover

Valerie B ~ Happy Valentine’s to my personal admin. assistant! Love Bob

Always & Forever Erin, Ted, Michael, Chelsea Mom & Dad

Happy Valentine’s Day to my stinky!

Love T

Darryl, Love the Peanuts!

Fast Eddie

Camrose County Agricultural Wall of Honor and Century Farm Award Applications The Camrose County Agricultural Communications Committee is seeking nominations for 2024 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 St., Camrose, AB T4V 5B2) Application Deadline: April 30, 2024

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What’s on at the Lougheed

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The Little Mermaid brings fun under the sea

By Murray Green

Auntie Abby P. loves you Jack, Maxine, Mikhail & Ana! ♥

Adam ~ I’ll forever be yours.

All my love, Carla

Phil, I love you to the moon and back!

Sandra

Mom & Dad Thank you for me!

Love Scott

Josef, I love you my forever Valentine!

Love the new Mrs. P. ♥

Dear Val, Happy Valentine’s to the love of my life!

Boob Barley

Deanna, We didn’t put the glasses on the fish! Love Dallas

Happy Valentine wishes to my favourite chickadee whisperer! ♥J

Babe ~ You truly are my hero! I love you!

Hau’oli La Aloha Laurel! Love you always, Lorne

The Churchmice Players bring the fun and drama that happens under the sea to the surface of the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.

Audiences of all ages can enjoy the full spectrum of musical theatre, creating a bridge for all audiences from classic works to the present. The acting and singing of this outstanding interpretation is a theatrical gem you want to add to your theatre agenda.

Based on the book written by Hans Christian Andersen and Disney animated film, The Little Mermaid tells a fictional story of a teenage mermaid princess named Ariel, who dreams of becoming human. She defies her father, King Triton, who wishes she would avoid going on land, and falls in love with a human prince named Eric. Ariel makes a magic deal with the sea witch, Ursula, to become human and be with Prince Eric, but she has to kiss him in three days or lose her voice and freedom forever.

Shinji Cowan and Josh Wade (Ariel and Prince Eric) had the audience pulling for their young love that wins over the evil powers of Ursula, King Triton’s sister. The singing was good, but the acting on stage was even better.

It’s hard to single out one or two people from the incredible cast. However, two performances stood out above all the rest. Brian Dumont (Sebastian) and Jesse Krich (Flounder) were perfect as soon as they stepped onto the stage.

They drove the story as sidekicks and added drama and comedy to the play.

Other great performances were by Jordana Sheehan and Jenna Wor-

ton (Flotsam and Jetsam), who offered great choreography of symmetry movements and Veronica Dennis (Scuttle), Kate Down (Ursula), and Mitch Bell (King Triton) were all shining on stage. They all provide that mesmerizing Disney magic that brings out the child in all of us.

Leads Shinji Cowan (Ariel) and Josh Wade (Prince Eric) offered good lines and vocals, but they lacked some chemistry between them. That should improve as the production continues.

Director Signe Peake, together with all of the backstage help, pulled the play together and the scene changes came off without a hitch.

The Little Mermaid songs “Under The Sea” and “Kiss The Girl” performed

by Dumont and the various sea creatures were a hit on stage as they were in the original musical and movie.

The classical tale offered joy to children of all ages who watched the play.

Churchmice Players carried on with the theme of never giving up on your goals and dreams, which is still a vital message. All said and done, The Little Mermaid is a must-see for all who enjoy community theatre.

Churchmice Players present Disney’s The Little Mermaid until February 18 at 1 or 7 p.m. Matinee shows are on February 17 and 18.

Submitted

Churchmice Players costume team for the musical The Little Mermaid put together spectacular, colourful and innovative outfits for the characters. From top, left to right, Wendy Wenig and Cynthia Streberg, second row, Louise Lewis and Peggy Noble-Cappie, bottom row, Colleen Nelson, Liz Rolf and Tina Myles Lewis.

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Final ! week

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Production of

Norsemen Inn transformation to become Canada’s newest

continues…

Music by

Alan Menken

Lyrics by

Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater

Book by

Doug Wright

Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements.

Originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions Disney’s The Little Mermaid 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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Thursday to Saturday, February 15 to 17, 2024, 7 pm

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Nana & Papa (F) Your simply the best!

Love Brynn (B)

Gracie & Hannah ~ You’re our angels!

Love Nana & Papa

PEANUT ~ Love you more than you know!

Love Gi Gi xoxo

Happy ♥ Day Allie!

Love from the 3 of us

Gramps & Nana ~ You make me smile!

Love Zander

Ryan, you make my ♥ happy! ♥ Always Andrea

Hunter, Huxley & Cruz ~ Loving you from Mesa ♥ Grandpa & Grandma xoxoxo

Quinn & Maisy ~ You’re the best! From Grandpa & Grandma

BUDDY ~ Pa pa loves you! xoxo

Nick, my forever Valentine ~ My world!

Love Yen

Zander ~ You are our sunshine!

Love Daddy & Mommy

Scruffy & Bruno We wuff you! ♥

Happy Valentine’s Day Grandma & Grandpa!

Love Julie & Marielle

Sharon ~ Always loving you!

MSZ

Kashton ~ Pa Pa & Gi Gi LOVE you! xoxo

Grandpa & Grandma Love Shaya, Bretynn and Holdyn

John ~ You are my Valentine every day, in every way! rhonda

Brynn ~ You’re the sweetest Valentine!

Love Grandma & Grandpa

We love Jumpin’ Jeddie, & Petunia Rhubarb!

Grandma & Grandpa

Happy Valentine’s Sandra. Be my Valentine. Love Phil!

Happy Valentine’s Day Maike & Jensen Love Grandma & Grandpa

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2024 Camrose & District Music Festival APRIL 15 TO 18, 2024

Open for entries!

DEADLINE TO REGISTER:

Saturday, February 17 Scan the QR code below or go to camrosemusicfestival.ca to enter, get more information on our two streams (enter in non-competitive, competitive, or both) or to donate!

Austin ~ Keep feedin’ er the cats!

Happy V-Day! Love Daddy

Happy Valentine’s Day Grandpa Ray & Dixie! ♥ Taylor & Max

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The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $2,000 grant to the Association of Communities Against Abuse represented by Shara Harke, education coordinator.

Harke explains, “The Association of Communities Against Abuse (ACAA) is the primary sexual assault centre for East Central Alberta. To address interpersonal violence, both on-line and in person, ACAA will be directing the funds from Battle River Community Foundation to implement its comprehensive early intervention program, called The CONNECTED You. The CONNECTED You will be delivered to youth (12 to 18 years), educators and caregivers in school and community based settings, within the City of Camrose, Camrose County and the County of Flagstaff. The program has been developed to empower teens and those in their lives to develop healthier relationships, increase understanding of consent both in person and on-line and identify and reach out to their support systems when they need to talk.”

The grant is from the Foundation’s Community Funds which are a group of named endowed Funds that permit the Foundation Board to select grant recipients from applications received annually. These funds allow the Foundation flexibility to respond to changing needs in our communities.

The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support organizations in east central Alberta, which benefit the local communities and have a positive impact on the future.

Grants from the Battle River Community Foundation are primarily made possible through the generosity of individual donors and organizations that have created endowment funds. The principal of these endowment funds is kept intact and the income is made available annually to support local projects and organizations.

Since it was founded in 1995, the Battle River Community Foundation has granted over $9,308,006 to support charitable activities in the Battle River Region.

ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN WORKSHOP Free 1 on 1 SESSIONS March 11 to 15, 2024 3-hour Time Slots Available 9:00–12:00 noon or 1:00-4:00 pm at Camrose County Agricultural Services Office 4238-37 Street, Camrose Register by calling 780-672-4765 or email: asb@county.camrose.ab.ca Deadline to register: March 1, 2024 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Camrose County Agricultural Services 780-672-4765 | asb@county.camrose.ab.ca | www.county.camrose.ab.ca

Oma & Opa –Thank you for being mine! Love Zander

Rachel & Emmett ♥U 4ever ♥ Mom & Dad

Happy Valentine’s to my soulmate Ron Drever!

Love U Always

Submitted The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $2,000 grant to the Association of Communities Against Abuse.

Battle River Community Foundation board member Ben Paulson, left, presented the cheque to Shara Harke, education coordinator.

Family Day Skate

By Lori Larsen

Spend Family Day, February 19, getting out with family and friends, taking part in some physical activity and enjoying a hot chocolate at the City of Camrose hosted free skate.

The Family Day Skate begins at 1:15 and goes until 3:30 p.m. at the Border Paving Arena located in the Camrose Recreation Centre, and is open to anyone and will include some hot chocolate and crafts.

For more information, visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca.

Happy Valentine’s Broderick! Love you!

Grandma & Papa 2024

Maman, Emily & Audrey I choo-choo choose you! ~Classic Simpsons reference

Mrs. Hunter We miss you! From Gordy, Marj & Amanda

Happy Valentine’s Day My Love! xoxo Susan 2024

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To my Dad ~ You’re forever in my heart!

Love Marianne

To the Best Mom ever!

Love Wyatt, annabeth, michael, magdalena

Luboo Grannie!

-M K N S R B E E R

From your loving husband, Paul Jr. I love you Lisa!

To my Sweetheart Glen ~ You are my forever Valentine! ♥

In honour of Family Day Weekend, we are offering $1,000 OFF our Savaria stairlifts!

Happy valentine’s day to my lovely wife savannah!

Love xoxo brendyn

Mom & Dad Thank you for everything!

Love, K&J J

Great Grandma Doris Poepping makes us smile! ~ Jillian & Emily

You’re the best Dad EVER! Love K S R E

Happy Valentine’s Nana & Gramps! Love xoxo Wyatt, Annabeth, Michael, Magdalena

Paulus & Jenaya We love you!

From Mom & Dad

Evan, Katie, Hunter ~ You make our hearts sing! xoxo Papa & Gma

Happy Valentine’s Day Granny! Love Papa & all your Grandbabies

K.K.K. You’re simply the best!

Love you forever!

B.M.K.

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Adrienne, Jocelyn, Elowyn ~ You make our hearts dance! xoxo Papa & Gma

Stinky & Chevy ♥ Auntie Becky

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It’s Me! Hi! I’m your Valentine. It’s Me! ~ Love, Ryan

Cheryl ~ Be my Valentine for another 40 years! Bernie

Happy Valentine’s Tessa & Seth!

Love Mom & Dad

Mahal Kita Gersom!

Happy Valentine’s Blake and Reno!

Keep Smiling Jase & Jessie Grandma Loves You!

Papa, I love you forever & always! xoxo Gma ♥

Chester Ronning Kindergarten Kids are the best!

Mrs. Hycha

♥ Baby Jack ♥ + Aunty Bub Best Buds 4ever

My forever love Bowler. Always my Valentine!

Allie & Aubrey ~

I wish you a BattlePass of Love!

Bonnie ~ Love ya to pieces!

Love you, Keith ♥

Happy Valentine’s Day to “One Wise Ass on the Hill” Love your bee

To our favourite son-in-law ~ You’re awesome! love u, dad & mom

This Era is the Best One Yet! Happy Anniversary Babe!

A.J. You Quack Me Up! B.J.

Happy Valentine’s Grandma & Grandpa!

Love Wyatt, Annabeth, Michael, Magdalena xoxo

Meredith, each year I love you more! ~ Jakob

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024 Happy Valentine’s Day Mason & Jace!

Love Nana & Grandpa

Valentine Hugs to You Grandma Jean xox Guess Who? xox

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Police and Crisis Response Team launched

By Lori Larsen

Recognizing the steady incline in mental health concerns, particularly when responding to calls for service, Camrose Police Service (CPS) in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS), launched the Police and Crisis Team (PACT) on November 27, 2023.

The PACT, consisting of CPS Constable John Tomaszewski and AHS Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) Melissa Smelquist, work together to respond to situations involving individuals experiencing a mental health, addictions or psycho-social crisis and will subsequently assess the client’s mental health needs in order to determine the appropriate action to support them.

“The goal is to be able to divert anyone in crisis with mental health concerns from repetitive involvement with police and hospital emergency departments,” explained Tomaszewski.

“However, this does not mean that anyone is exempt from judicial liability, that would be dealt with separately. When law enforcement is dealing with the mental health aspect there are often underlying issues, such as addiction, which can lead an individual to unlawful activity.”

A crucial part of the PACT program is the pairing of the police member (Tomaszewski) with an AHS mental health specialist, (Smelquist).

“We work together to intervene, assess, deescalate, refer and follow up with individuals,” said Smelquist. “Given the unpredictability of individuals associated with mental health crises, our combined experience will help increase safety for all involved.”

Smelquist’s experience and education includes a 2004 diploma in psychiatric nursing from MacEwan University (Ponoka campus), roles in long term care at Rosehaven in geriatric psychiatry, and more than 15 years at Covenant Health’s St. Mary’s Hospital as a psychiatric nurse for the adult psychiatric inpatient unit.

Smelquist worked at St. Mary’s Hospital until the end of January 2023, when she took a full-time position with the Camrose Addiction and Mental Health Clinic as a Mental Health Liaison nurse.

“At that point, I started working a lot more in the Emergency Room (ER) providing assessments for the physicians, medication recommendations, connecting people to services, booking people in to see psychiatrists and arranging admissions.”

Upon hearing about

Lori Larsen, Camrose Booster

Camrose Police Service Constable John Tomaszewski, and Alberta Health Services Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Melissa Smelquist work together to respond to situations involving individuals experiencing a mental health, addictions or psycho-social crisis.

the PACT position posting, Smelquist applied. “When I was in nursing school and an RCMP member came to speak to us about what PACT is, I remember thinking that would be an interesting position.”

Having worked with both the psychiatrists in Camrose since they began at St. Mary’s Hospital, as well as clinic and ER staff and physicians, Smelquist has developed strong and supportive relationships which will serve as a vital asset for the PACT position she now holds.

an effort to stabilize individuals in crisis within the community and then connect them with resources and supports.

“Constable Tomaszewski will share what is relevant from the police aspect and I will share what is relevant from a mental health perspective to determine the best plan moving forward,” said Smelquist. “We will then meet with the client and I will complete a mental health assessment.”

From that point, Smelquist will determine what the best plan of action

goal is to be able to divert anyone “Thein crisis with mental health concerns

from repetitive involvement with police and hospital emergency departments,” said CPS Constable John Tomaszewski.

Having such a long history working at the psychiatric unit at St. Mary’s has also afforded Smelquist the opportunity to meet and work with people facing mental health challenges in the community, some of which will become familiar with the PACT unit.

Once a need for PACT services is determined, whether it be the result of a live referral where a CPS member is on scene in response to a call for service (reactive) or comes from a referral made as a result of a prior CPS call to service or a referral external to CPS (proactive), PACT assesses the client needs in

is for the client, whether that be connecting them with a therapist in the community, booking them in with a psychiatrist as an outpatient, or hospital admission as a voluntary patient.

If the patient is assessed to be a danger to themselves or others, the police have authority under the Mental Health Act to apprehend the individual and seek further assessments at the Emergency Department.

Tomaszewski added, “In the past, our (CPS’s) options were very limited in finding appropriate solutions to those experiencing

metal health crisis. We had to navigate through those situations delicately and determine the best course of action which could include apprehending anyone who is involuntary and transport them to a designated facility, Centennial Hospital or Red Deer Hospital. Now, with Melissa on board, we have the ability to look into this a little deeper, to see what more we have to offer this person, in the community, rather than displacing them and maybe getting them what they need for treatment.

“There are a lot of gaps between law enforcement and the health care system, and we are trying to bridge those gaps the best we can.”

Smelquist said they can streamline the process by having the PACT assessment already completed if an individual has to be admitted to hospital.

“But with the PACT program, they may not even need to go to emergency anymore,” she added.

Whether PACT responds to a live call or visits the client as a result of a referral, Smelquist is always teamed up with Constable Tomaszewski.

“Safety is paramount for us and for the individual we are contacting. There are individuals who may be apprehensive with police presence; that coupled with mental illness or distress could make behaviours unpredictable. We need to mitigate those risks on the policing side in order

to be able to engage the health care side,” explained Tomaszewski.

“Introducing Melissa and her role as a registered psychiatric nurse reassures them we’re there to help which tends to de-escalate any potential issues.”

Besides the obvious benefits of having mental health expertise available to assist with anyone in crisis, the PACT program alleviates the added strain on CPS members having to navigate the healthcare system when they are dealing with people exhibiting mental health concerns.

Currently, PACT operates out of the Camrose Police Service office from Monday through Thursday.

Any situations involving police service that occur outside of the PACT operational hours can be referred

by CPS members to the PACT for follow-up when they return to duty.

“The services will be there 24/7, it is just a matter of how they are delivered,” noted Tomaszewski.

“If a member does deal with someone in crisis and they go through the Emergency Room assessment process, afterwards Melissa will know what is going on with them and there is potential for us to follow up with them in between their appointments, ensure that they don’t stumble and have to start the process over again, encourage them to keep moving forward with it.”

Tomaszewski said that things have shifted a lot in the last decade compared to when he began his career as a police officer. “The way we handled these types of calls has changed quite a bit. There are a lot more issues in society that impact mental health, but there is also a lot more emphasis on people addressing or relating something to their mental health.”

The team is another tool available to Camrose Police Service to better serve the needs of all members of the community and assist members of the Service by diverting their time away from these calls to be used for other vital policing needs.

The following resources are available for mental health assistance: online at ahs.ca/helpintoughtimes; Mental Health Helpline 1-877-303-2642; Addiction Helpline 1-866-332-2322; Health Link 811; Suicide Crisis Help Line (Canada Wide) 988.

If you or someone you know is experiencing an acute crisis in mental health and are at immediate risk, telephone 911.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, February 13, 2024 – Page 15

Taylor Swift Conspiracy

Taylor Swift is a megacelebrity: popular, wealthy, and powerful almost beyond imagination. Her most recent tour is a juggernaut, so vast in scale that it is reshaping the North American economy as it lumbers from city to city. She is an adored role model for her fans– “Swifties”–around the globe, and lately her every move seems to cause the Zeitgeist to tremble and realign its orbit around her expanAlexander Carpenter, sive influence. She just won Music, University of Alberta two Grammy awards–she Augustana Campus has been nominated over 50 times, and has now won 14 times–but these days her music seems increasingly secondary to her status as a massive cultural icon, and most recently, as a weapon on American’s political battleground.

Recently, Taylor Swift has found herself at the centre of some very intense scrutiny and rather unusual criticism: not for her work as an artist, but rather as part of a wouldbe conspiracy to sway the results of the forthcoming U.S. presidential election. Apparently, the concern of pundits on the American far-right is that Swift–who has recently begun a highly-publicized romantic relationship with NFL player Travis Kelce–will make a declaration of support for Joe Biden and the Democratic party at the behest of Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros. This will in turn cause some voters to follow her political lead and swing left. Her relationship with Kelce, it is claimed, is part of a sophisticated “psyop”–or psychological operation, in military intelligence terminology–designed to deceive and manipulate the American public. Presumably, by linking Swift with NFL football, the dark leftist cabal behind this psyop will affect the outcome of the elections, ensuring that Biden and the Democrats will hold on to power, and that the presumptive Republican nominee, Donald Trump, will be thwarted.

As a music critic and scholar, this conspiracy theory demonstrates to me that Swift’s music is really now beside the point. Her tour is a social and economic phenomenon, and no doubt a glorious spectacle, but not really a musical tour-de-force. Ultimately, whatever influence she might be able to exert over the American political system via the manipulation of a presumably extremely gullible media and voting public doesn’t seem to have much to do with her music at all, but rather with her monstrously overblown celebrity status.

To be sure, Swift’s music is impeccably crafted and produced, but it is not terribly substantial, and it is certainly not political. Rather, it is mostly introspective, often autobiographical (and a little bit immature). It’s hard to know where one would gain a foothold, critically or intellectually, with this music, but again, that is surely not the point. Swift came to fame writing folksy songs about her love life and the ups and downs of being a girl; however, she has since become the engine of a vast commercial enterprise rather than strictly a composer, and her songs are now mostly cowritten by her and her producers, or by teams of writers and producers.

Perhaps the very lack of substance of Swift’s music helps to account for how she has become an unwitting political figure, the locus of a convoluted and improbable conspiracy theory. She has become a cipher or, perhaps better, a kind of “floating” or “open” signifier: a sign that absorbs meaning, and doesn’t actually point to anything specific. As such, an empty signifier thus can be repurposed to mean many different things–effectively, whatever you want it to mean.

This kind of semiotic ambiguity, manipulated for the purpose of crafting a preposterous right-wing conspiracy theory shouldn’t really be possible: Swift and Kelce are, as the conservative American political journalist Rich Lowry has cogently observed, quite clearly the embodiment of “Americana” and a “picture of normality. It’s the cheerleader dating the high school quarterback. It’s traditional femininity meets traditional masculinity. It’s the pinnacle of success.” Combine this with the mass appeal of Swift’s apolitical pop–which itself largely targets a nonvoting demographic–and you have an unlikely person to be politically weaponized. It seems, however, that pop music has become just another casualty on America’s fiercely polarized and partisan political battlefield.

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City Events Destination Strategy

By Lori Larsen

The City of Camrose is taking a proactive approach to making Camrose a sought-after events destination with the development and implementation of the City of Camrose Events Destination Strategy document.

During the February 5 Committee of the Whole meeting, council heard a presentation by City of Camrose Economic Development, Tourism and Marketing coordinator Maven Boddy outlining the Camrose Events Destination Strategy completed by Expedition Management Consulting (Expedition) in 2023.

The project was partially funded ($15,000) through the Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) program grant, and $15,000 was provided by the City of Camrose to contract the development of this strategy in alignment with the 2022-26 Economic Development plan, which identified a need to focus on destination development where stakeholders and collaborative partners can take a coordinated approach to events attraction.

According to the report, the Strategy was developed through a review of existing plans and data supplied by the City and stakeholder engagement and workshops that included an online survey (completed by 59 groups and individuals), two workshops (attended by 25 people), and a client workshop (attended by nine City employees).

The Strategy identified four main pillars of events attraction to focus on in the next 10 years,” noted Boddy in the report, including: sports events, conferences and business conventions, cultural events and agricultural events.

Some of the points for consideration under each pillar consist of the following.

Sports: Consider putting forward a bid to host an Alberta Games; consider creating and investing in a bid reserve fund to support bidding efforts related to sport events; and develop an event calendar that identifies potential events to target over the next five years.

Conference and Business: Enhance the Tourism Camrose website to make it more user friendly for event producers; and develop a database of conference and business events that could be hosted in Camrose.

Cultural: Host a full-day facilitated event planning forum; build a new signature culture event that will start with one weekend, but will expand mid-week and over multiple weekends and promote Camrose as a yearround destination for enriching cultural experiences.

Agricultural: Explore the opportunity to host a

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Taste of Camrose event that showcases the best culinary offerings the community has to offer; and develop a database of agricultural and culinary events that could feasibly be hosted in Camrose.

The report also identified the top 10 actions to be considered with this strategy.

• Obtain commitment from the City to implement the Events Destination Strategy.

• Host a forum to officially kick off implementation.

• Arts Council to participate in implementation and establish task forces as required.

• Conduct comprehensive review of City policy and framework for event hosting.

• Develop tourism events marketing plan.

• Identify and pursue high potential hosting opportunities.

• Develop an Event Hosting Toolkit to support event producers.

• Begin development of a new signature cultural event.

• Enhance Tourism Camrose website for event producers.

• Develop Events Destination grant funding program to provide funding to support tourism events.

Boddy said the following could be considered as potential partners in task forces: businesses and entrepreneurs; local associations, clubs and groups; residents; Camrose Regional Exhibition; Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre; University of Alberta Augustana Campus; Bailey Theatre; Camrose and District Chamber of Commerce; Go East of Edmonton; Camrose County; Travel Alberta; and other DMOs and municipalities.

Council inquiries

Mayor PJ Stasko commented that historically the City has provided support, whether it be financial or other support, and asked if the City would be responsible for planning these events.

Boddy replied that the City would be seen as the facilitator/supervisor of the task forces.

Using the Alberta Games as an example, Councillor Kevin Hycha indicated that when the City explored co-hosting the event a few years back, it was determined the cost to the City would be quite

high. “Will this group bring things like this back to council with a number attached to it, the cost in hosting something like this?”

City of Camrose Community Development general manager Patricia MacQuarrie replied, “Each of the pillars has its own independent task force, as per the Strategy, and as we roll out the Strategy we may find that may be too many task forces. Depending on where council wants to put our efforts, we might prioritize one over the other in the beginning.

“We are not going to go out and do all four task forces right away and get everybody going on events. It is going to be a more staged approach than that,” continued MacQuarrie, agreeing that the Games are very expensive to host and that unless there was a task force in place that is willing to take on the event, it wouldn’t even be considered.

“Where we might see something more in the front would be around a business case for a small pot of money for grant funding to start community events– an advance funding pot that would allow community groups to access some kickoff funding for certain kinds of events.”

MacQuarrie said anything that would require any kind of funding would come before council for prioritizing even before it got to a business case.

Councillor Agnes Hoveland asked if there is consideration for corporate sponsorship with regards to the events destination funding program.

MacQuarrie said that information from other municipalities indicate there are different models being used and that administration will be doing more research regarding that possibility.

Council accepted the report for information and further comment and possible questions with regards to the Strategy prior to it returning to council on February 26 for endorsement.

For complete details on the Camrose Events Destination Strategy, visit the City of Camrose at www.camrose.ca and click through Your Government/ Agendas and Minutes/ Agendas/ 2024/ Committee of the Whole/ 05 Feb 2024.

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Sych training for Olympic Games spot

By Murray Green

Colby Sych was a multi-sport athlete in high school who always kept himself in shape.

He played various sports and after graduation, found himself searching for new adventures.

Colby was one of about 2,200 athletes under the age of 25 to participate in RBC Training Ground, an annual cross-country talent search run in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Sport Institutes.

“I actually heard about Climbing Escalade Canada after doing some research on the National Sport Organizations (NSOs) that are partnered with RBC Training Ground. I looked into CEC and speed climbing when I was invited to try it out because I had never heard about it before. I really had no knowledge prior to the event and speed climbing more so chose me. RBC is a unique program because their main goal is to fund talented athletes who have never necessarily tried the sport they are funded for. This was exactly my scenario because I tried speed climbing for the first time at an RBC competition in Calgary where I set the record for the week. I believe that played a big factor into why I was invited to the top 100 National Final in Toronto and ultimately provided funding for making the top 30,” explained Colby.

While participating in an RBC Training Ground qualifier event in Edmonton last spring, Sych, who now studies mechanical engineering at NAIT, caught the eye of talent scouts from Climbing Escalade Canada, who invited him to try the sport.

“It was a huge honour for me to be invited to the top 100 athletes in Canada and it truly was an amazing experience meeting so many like-minded athletes.

For me to make the top 30 and to start competing in speed climbing is something that I never expected. I’m extremely grateful for being partnered with RBC and I am very excited about my future in speed climbing. They are such an amazing organization and they have been wonderful to work with,” said Colby.

“Colby was the top male athlete with no previous climbing experience that we saw,” said Christiane Marceau, executive director, Climbing Escalade Canada. “He impressed the coaches and other speed climbers, and shows a real desire to quickly progress in the sport. We were really pleased that he performed so well again and earned this funding, because we are excited to work with him.”

Speed Climbing, a new Olympic sport for the Paris 2024 Games, is a form of indoor rock climbing where athletes compete for the fastest time to the top of the climbing wall.

“Going to the Olympics is definitely where I have my sights set and I am dedicated at doing whatever I can to make it. It is a goal I say as humbly as possible because currently, I have absolutely zero experience speed climbing and I’m not even a ranked speed climber so I have a very long way to go.

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Colby Sych excelled at the tryout for speed climbing and qualified for funding to continue his training.

He has been training all winter to prepare for entering competitions this spring.

With the guidance and funding, I have high hopes, but I truly don’t know where the future will take me,” admitted Colby.

RBC Training Ground sees athletes from a wide range of sports perform core speed, strength, power and endurance tests in front of Olympic talent scouts from nine different sports to find the sport for which they are most suited.

“Some of the athletes who participate are looking to re-energize or boost an Olympic dream in a sport they are already participating in,” said Evan MacInnis, technical director, RBC Training Ground. “Others participate with the hope of being discovered and directed toward an Olympic sport they may have never considered.

But they all rely on raw athleticism to impress our sport partners and compete for funding.”

Funding is administered by the participating National Sport Organization bringing the athlete into its system.

“I currently am working out and doing the bulk of my training in Edmonton, but my coaches are based out of Calgary and Victoria so I will be making trips back and forth on the weekends to increase my speed as much as possible. I am currently registered for the speed climbing provincials this February and based on my results will determine if I make it to nationals and then to more competitions. There are five competitions in Canada and the United States that I am hoping to compete in, to get as many points as possible. I need to attain points by going to competitions, ranking a certain position and by climbing a certain speed. These points will all accumulate and if I can manage to

get enough points to be top two in Canada then I’m eligible for the Olympics,” shared Colby.

Program alumni Kelsey Mitchell and Marion Thénault are among the medal winners, both of whom had never tried their Olympic sport before showing up at an RBC Training Ground event, only a few years before their Olympic debut.

“The first event was RBC’s initial testing event, which is free and anyone in Canada aged 14 to 25 is able to tryout. About 2,200 athletes from all over Canada participated in this event and then based on your results will determine if you get invited to the second round of testing, which is specific to a sport,” he explained.

“The sport specific testing gives you an opportunity to try out an Olympic sport that maybe you haven’t tried before. RBC selects a sport for you to try based on what your athletic strengths are; I was invited to try track cycling and speed climbing. RBC determines if you make the top 100 or not based on your results from all the testing you competed in. Once I got to Toronto it was a weekend of meeting athletes, interviews, presentations and then a full day of testing. They tested the athletes for strength, endurance, speed and power. The hardest test was definitely the endurance test, which involves riding an assault bike, starting at a specific RPM, and increasing your speed every minute until you can’t maintain the speed anymore,” said Colby.

“Balancing my training and going to NAIT for mechanical engineering technology has been very challenging at times and I definitely have to make a lot of sacrifices. Currently, I am train-

ing seven days a week, waking up at 5 a.m. in order to have enough time to work out and make my 8 a.m. class in time. On the weekends, I will be travelling back and forth to Calgary to work with my coaches on the speed climbing wall and more specific workouts.

My intense school and training schedule requires me to be very organized, I live off my calendar and to do list,” stated Colby.

“Ever since I was young, sports have been at the centre of my life and I’ve never felt so passionate about anything else. From the time I laced up my skates for my first hockey game, to the time I transitioned into all the school sports Hay Lakes could offer, I just never could get enough of sports. Switching to the Camrose Comp (ÉCCHS) elevated the competition and I loved every minute of competing with a bigger school, playing all the sports I love,” he said.

“Going to NAIT to pursue my dream of engineering was a choice I made, which also meant I was going to be focusing on school and only playing recreational sports.

I continued to workout daily to build my strength and competitive sports stayed in the back of my mind, knowing I would jump at any opportunity to compete at a high level again,” said Colby.

“Speed climbing is that opportunity for me and I am truly so blessed that RBC Training Ground is giving me the chance to pursue my dream of competing at the professional level. I am excited and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity and I look forward to seeing where speed climbing takes me.”

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, February 13, 2024 – Page 19

SPOUSE of the Year!

It didn’t take our team long to learn that there is an abundance of people in and around Camrose who believe that they have a gem of a mate.

Thank you to everyone who took the time – even found the time – to jot down in words why they believe their spouse is so extra special.

The entries received were universally and quite frankly amazing, heartfelt, moving, brutally honest, enjoyable, revealing.

It is clear that many people are very fortunate to have found a mate who is perfect for them.

After much deliberation, deep thinking and even a bit of second-guessing…

Here is the winning entry for the 2024 Camrose Booster

Spouse of the Year Contest

By Ken Hoff, honouring his wife

Ken and his wife win Dinner for Two at the Days Inn Camrose Norsemen and tickets for two to the Snowed In Comedy Tour on March 1 at the Bailey Theatre.

Entries were so heartfelt, we feel we have to share more than just the winner’s, so we will publish more than a dozen runner-up entries in the February 20th issue of The Camrose Booster.

My Valentine We met at the train station here in Camrose in the fall of 1960. She confessed later that she had an instant crush on me. I thought she was pretty cute.

We were married the next year and so began her lifetime of devotion, sacrifice and fulfillment as she supported and encouraged me in chasing my dreams which led us into all four western provinces.

Initially I had four years of higher education to do, so she learned to give me haircuts, bake bread, make my shirts, create meals from next to nothing and type all my university papers with an old Remington typewriter. She spent another four years cheering me on as a teacher, preparing my lunches and caring for our three kids. Then began my dream of farming and ranching.

She learned to truck grain from the combine to a bin and the elevator in town; gather and move cattle on horseback, sometimes under snow laden trees in the Cariboo region of BC; cut, rake and bale hay.

She’s stayed with me out in a remote cow camp in Manitoba, checking cows for calving in the middle of the night in frigid temperatures so I could get some sleep. She’s also extracted calves during difficult births.

She has spent hours worrying as I flew an Ultralite trying to locate cattle in the vast pine forest leases in BC, and during my all-night travels through the Rockies with our 18-wheel cattle liner. She’s driven me to emergencies after injuries.

During this time, we raised four children, any one of whom would make any parent proud. She drove kids to sports events, led sewing clubs for girls, directed several choirs and led a ladies’ Bible study for years.

Still, she always had time for love, passion and encouragement for me, the kids and the grandchildren.

I have tried to be a good husband, father and grandfather, but she made the reason I tried.

However, the most amazing thing to me in all of this is that an 18-year-old high school girl could suddenly fall in love, and then 62 years later, still be very much in love, and still think that I am something great.

She totally personifies that mystic miracle of love that we celebrate each February 14.

– Ken Hoff

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The automotive section of

Wildcats produced plenty of power

By Murray Green

Bob Klassen of Camrose owns a 1963 Buick Wildcat hardtop automobile.

“I found this car at an auction. It looked nice and caught my attention, so I bid on it. I liked the big car with lots of chrome. I really like this colour, it caught my eye and I have kept this car ever since,” said Bob. The Buick Wildcat is a full-size car that was produced by Buick from the 1963 to 1970 model years.

“I’ve had this car for 11 years now. It drives very nice with the heavy part of it showing when you are on the road. Some of the newer cars with the better suspension can ride as good as this car without the weight,” explained Bob. Taking its name from a series of 1950s Buick concept cars, the Wildcat replaced the Invicta within the “junior” B-body Buick sedan range.

“My brother worked on the rigs years ago and he had a new one in 1963. It was black with a white top, but the interior was identical to this Wildcat. The first time I rode in one of these cars was in his,” he shared.

Serving as the higherperformance full-size Buick, the Wildcat was slotted between the LeSabre and the larger C-body Electra.

“The motor is a nailhead engine with a slush

NAILHEAD WILDCAT

Murray Green, Camrose Booster With a nailhead 401 engine and a sleek body style, this 1963 Buick Wildcat is a joy to drive by owner Bob Klassen.

He liked this car ever since his brother owned one back when it was a new edition.

box transmission (threespeed automatic Super Turbine 400). All of the car is original and I’m almost certain the windshield is even the original. I used to inspect cars in the early 1970s and it still has the

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From 1963 to 1970 the Wildcat was its own series, no longer an Invicta sub-series. The 1963 model had a large aluminum trim panel on the side, while 1964 models had vertically situated chrome hash-marks on the lower front quarter panel directly behind the front wheel housings and did not have the traditional horizontal VentiPorts like other Buicks.

After becoming its own full series in 1963, the Wildcat added a convertible and four-door hardtop sedan to the original two-door hardtop coupe introduced in 1962. In the four-door version, a bench seat was standard, but the bucket seat and console interior used in the coupe and convertible were optional.

The 325 horsepower 401 cubic inch Wildcat V8 remained the standard engine through 1966. From 1964 to 1966 a larger, 425 cubic-inch, Wildcat V8 was also available, producing either 340 horsepower with a factory four-barrel carburetor or 360 horsepower with two four-barrel carburetors (dual quads named Super Wildcat). This version also featured finned cast aluminum valve covers with the Buick logo embossed on the top. In 1964, a three-speed manual transmission with column shift became standard on all Wildcats, with either the four-speed manual (1963-65 only) or threespeed Super Turbine 400 transmissions as options.

inspection sticker on it,” he said.

With the introduction of the personal luxury Buick Riviera sales of the Wildcat dropped, as Buick full-size lines shifted away from high performance and entirely towards mediumprice luxury.

“The car has been painted, but back to the original colour. The car was painted before I purchased it. I have done almost nothing to it. I did have a little engine trouble. I had a new camshaft put in last year by a mechanic and a new carburetor,” Bob added.

“These big engines with a four-barrel carburetor are hard to set just right. The motor is a 401.

The interior is all original, the front driver’s side has some cranks to the seat,” Bob said.

“It came with power brakes. It was one of the first cars to have bucket seats. This car is one that I want to keep. As long as I can drive, I’m going to drive it. The Wildcat is not one of the classics that everyone

wants and it wouldn’t demand a high horrible price.

But, I like it,” said Bob. In 1962, the Wildcat was a Buick Invicta sub series, mating the Invicta’s longer full-size two-door hardtop Buick body (known

as the sport coupe, hardtop only) with a high-performance 325 horsepower of the 401 cubic inch Nailhead V8, known as the Wildcat 445 for producing 445 pound per foot of torque.

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Salvation Army, a longstanding history of helping those in need

By Lori Larsen

From November 24 to December 24, 2023, there was a familiar sound of ringing bells in Camrose, signaling citizens of the needs of others. The ringing bells came from kind volunteers manning Salvation Army Christmas Kettles located at various retail businesses throughout Camrose.

According to the Salvation Army website (www.salvationarmyusa. org), the Red Kettle fundraiser campaign began in 1891 when Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee felt a need to find a way to help individuals living in San Francisco who were going hungry.

Determined to provide help to these poor individuals, McFee set out to find a way to fund a free Christmas dinner on Christmas Day for 1,000 of the City’s poorest people.

Remembering his days as a sailor in Liverpool, England, McFee recalled a large iron kettle (Simpson’s Pot) set up where boats came in at Stage Landing.

Passersby would toss a coin or two into the kettle in an effort to help those in need.

Captain McFee placed a similar pot at the Oakland Ferry Landing at the foot of Market Street in San Francisco with a sign that read “Keep the Pot Boiling.” It wasn’t long until, through the generosity of others, there was enough money to ensure that those in need were fed at Christmas.

A mere six years later, when the idea of the kettle spread from the west coast to Boston area, a combined show of goodwill resulted in 150,000 Christmas dinners for those in need.

Today, the tradition remains a vital part of Salvation Army’s fundraising all over the world, including Canada. Donations to the kettles, made by so many, enable the Salvation Army to continue programs that assist and support so many people all over the world, including those in our own community(s).

The Wetaskiwin Salvation Army covers Wetaskiwin, Leduc and Camrose, and offers programs to anyone from surrounding areas who may need assistance.

“Our biggest services are in food (food bank) and clothing (thrift store),” noted Wetaskwin Salvation Army Captain Mike Mailman.

“We also do help in other areas where people are finding themselves in financial troubles and of course we are a faith-based organization, so if they require some spiritual help, we do that as well.”

Specifically to Camrose,

year–Christmas time,” explained Mailman. “It has been well over a 100 years that the Salvation Army in Canada, specifically, has adopted the Christmas Kettle as a way to raise funds for those less fortunate or disadvantaged at that time of year.”

The Salvation Army representatives approach local vendors to secure different locations for setting up

a certificate of appreciation by the Salvation Army for his dedicated service as a longstanding bell ringer.

Andre began helping out at the Christmas Kettles over 11 years ago, rarely (if ever) missing a day of ringing during the November/December season.

“If you count up all the days I rang the bell, it adds up to one full year,” laughed Andre, adding that there

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Pictured left to right are Wetaskiwin and area Salvation Army Captain Mike Mailman and dedicated bell ringers Andre Zellweger, Carol and John Blair.

members of the Salvation Army visit various senior care homes every year during the Christmas season.

“We make sure that each resident is visited at Christmas time and receives a gift (care package) and we also provide a little something for the staff at those times.”

Captain Mailman added that during the visit, there is often a sing-along that not only helps raise the spirits of the residents, but is very much enjoyed by the Salvation Army visitors as well.

But perhaps the most noticeable program provided by the Salvation Army, specifically during the Christmas season, is the Red Kettle or Christmas Kettle program.

“It is one of the ones, for the Salvation Army, that is most visible at that time of

the stand and kettle which are manned by a variety of thoughtful volunteers for long hours.

“They have graciously allowed us to be in different locations,” said Mailman, adding that in Camrose alone this past year, the Salvation Army Kettle program appeared in four different locations with volunteers ranging from individuals to members of other not-for-profit service clubs and organizations lending a “ringing” hand.

“Some of our most faithful volunteer bell ringers are individuals and families,” commented Mailman.

Such are fairly new-toCamrose residents John and Carol Blair, who proudly served every chance they could, and long-time resident Andre Zellweger, who was recently awarded with

was never an hour, in all the time, where he didn’t have at least one donation.

Donations normally consist of cash, however, now through the wonders of technology, they can be made through tiptap contact displays.

“A quick easy tap or quick and easy drop of whatever you happen to have in your pocket at the time, and it all accumulates to help us out so we can help others,” remarked Mailman.

While the Kettle program serves many in need during the Christmas season, it is also one of the main fundraisers for the Salvation Army. “The Kettle Campaign supports our programming that helps people who need help. It forms our budget for the entire year, including Christmas. The community is very gener-

ous and this program, even though it is most visible during Christmas, goes to help our programs and services for the entire year.”

Considering the impact of the economy and the rising costs of living, like many other not-for-profits, the Wetaskiwin Salvation Army wondered if they would be able to meet the goals set for last year’s campaign.

“We were very blessed that our combined Kettle goal was exceeded this year. The support of these communities (including Camrose) is wonderful.”

The Salvation Army is a Christian organization that offers hope and support to vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada, not to mention 134 countries around the world.

According to the Salvation Army website (salvationarmy.ca) over 2.7 million people were helped by the Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda last year, including: 359,000 people helped at Christmas with food hampers and toys; 82,000 people visited in hospitals, nursing homes, daycare centres and other facilities; 115,000 students fed through school meal programs; 7,487 children helped through Brighter Futures Children’s Sponsorship Program; 3.9 million meals were served at shelters and in feeding programs; 37,000 people helped in night patrol, rescue and suicide prevention; 1,500,000 people were assisted with food, clothing or practical assistance; 2,600 people were helped with language training, through immigrant and refugee services; 4,800 shelter, addictions, detox and mental health beds provided; 1,100 people were helped when an emergency or natural disaster struck and 2,360 vulnerable children went to Salvation Army camps.

For more information on the Salvation Army, visit the website at salvationarmy.ca or, particularly on the Wetaskiwin Salvation Army (serving Camrose), telephone 780-352-2416.

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Chamber 114th AGM

By Lori Larsen

Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce held its 114th annual general meeting on February 7 at the Days Inn and Conference Centre by Wyndham Camrose Norsemen.

Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce president elect (inducted during February 7 meeting) Lana Gunderson called the meeting to order welcoming invited dignitaries, all Chamber members and guests.

Greetings were given

by Member of Parliament for Battle River-Crowfoot, Damien Kurek (presented

by Pamela Duggan), Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith (read by Gunderson), Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely (read by Gunderson), Camrose County Reeve Cindy Trautman, City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko and, on behalf of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, president Shauna Feth.

of Kroeger Joyce Inman Chartered Professional Accountants.

Referring to the Statement of Financial Position October 31, 2023, Kroeger indicated that the cash in the bank for 2023 was $328,843 versus $334,302 in 2022, with total assets of $372,824 and net assets of $306,572.

The total revenues for 2023 were $373,605 versus 2022 of $378,579 and total expenses for 2023, $379,763 versus 2022 of $353,715.

“At the end of the year there was a bit of a loss, just under $10,000 ($9,983).

That wasn’t anything that was causing concern, just a number of small items that were different year over year.

Looking back at the balance sheet the Chamber does have the resources it needs to be able to meet objectives.”

Kroeger noted a few highlights in revenues this year versus last, particularly the Small Business Week

After the acknowledgement of the 2023 retiring board members Dean Duran, Louis Sequeria, and Kim Meyer-Hockley, City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko inducted the 2023 newly elected board of directors consisting of: president, Lana Gunderson; 1st vicepresident, Jennifer Fossen; 2nd vice-president, Marilou Yampolsky; past president, Julie Girard; current director serving second year of term Jane Beck; current directors letting their names stand for re-election for a one-year term, Thomas Hill and Gayle Holtz, and incoming directors for two-year term, Wade Cummings and Garret Zetsen.

Outgoing president Sebastian D’eschambeault shared a message, read in his absence, by Gunderson.

“The Chamber of Commerce had a very busy year in 2023,” noted

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The Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce 2023 board members and executive pictured left to right are Julie Girard (past president), Marilou Yampolsky (2nd vice-president), Wade Cummings (incoming new director), Jane Beck (recurring director), Garret Zetsen (incoming new director), Jennifer Fossen (1st vice-president), Gayle Holtz (recurring director) and president Lana Gunderson.

Missing from photo was Thomas Hill (recurring director) and Chamber executive director Aaron Morris.

“ACC is very proud to represent over 108 Community Chambers, over 22,500 businesses across the province and that includes over a 1,000 volunteers,” said Feth. “Your volunteerism and support of your local Chamber is incredibly valued in this province.”

Gunderson welcomed new members, acknowledged life members and past presidents and recognized five inductees into the President’s Quarter Century Club, for 25 continuous years of membership, investment in and support of the Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce and business community.

The 2023 Review Engagement Analysis Report (financial report) was presented by Brandon Kroeger

this year of $36,960, versus nothing reported on that item line in 2022. “The only reason for that is because both of the events were held in this fiscal year.”

The other item in revenues, Kroeger pointed out was that nothing was reported on the Chamber Market item line for 2023 because it was not in place this year.

The net income from all activities for 2023 was $59,727 versus $65,226.

“Again it was down a little bit but it is kind of just a small amount. Overall the board and the staff did a good job managing the Chamber.”

A motion was made and carried to accept the 2023 Financial Review as presented.

D’eschambeault, in his message. “I would like to invite each and every member to participate in the many networking opportunities that allow you to get to know your Chamber better and the benefits we offer your business to succeed.”

Gunderson, on behalf of D’eschambeault and herself thanked the Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce administrative assistants Shelly Jans and Holly Barry for their continued hard work and dedication to the Chamber and its members.

The next Chamber general meeting will be held on March 6. For more information on the Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce, visit the website at camrosechamber.ca.

Annette Marian Whelen

May 2, 1939 ~ February 6, 2024 It is with great sadness the family of Annette Marian Whelen of Holden, Alberta, announce her passing on February 6, 2024, at the age of 84, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her children at the Viking Hospital.

Annette was born in Myrnam in 1939, while the family lived near Beauvallon, Alberta. After the twins, Annette and Anna, were born, the family moved to Clandonald and lived on the King place. Dad got his own place east of Clandonald. The twins started school when they were seven years old. Annette quit school when she was 15 years old. Annette worked at the hotel and at Leon Roberge’s store. She moved to Edmonton and worked with Mrs. Hauk with Social Services until 1957. Annette returned to Mannville and worked at the Mannville Hospital until she got married to Maurice Semeniuk in 1960. They lived on a farm in the Mannville area and raised five children – Maryann, Sally, Susan, Gordon and Judy. They lost one baby boy, Johnny, at 11 months old in 1965. Annette and Maurice lived on the farm until 1981, when they moved into Mannville. Annette started working at the Mannville Hospital again until 1997. Maurice passed away in 1996.

In 1999, Annette remarried to Chester Whelen and moved to Holden in 2003.

Annette will be forever remembered by her Family: Children: Maryann Semeniuk (Gordon Falls), Sally (George) Waselenchuk, Susan McIntyre, Gordon (Chrystal) Semeniuk, and Judy Candy.

Grandchildren: Crystal Candy, Kyle McIntyre, Brian (Sharee) Candy, Steven Semeniuk, Vanessa (Aaron Joe) Kiss, Kayla (Bobby) Preston, and Alex Semeniuk.

Great-Grandchildren: Aurora MacMillan, Dawson MacMillan, Carson Candy, Trey Kiss, Dominic McIntyre, Calla Kiss, Theo Preston, Kaisley Candy and Jade Preston.

Sisters: Lillian Brooks, Marie Wascherol, Anna Berwanger, and Hilda (Max) Betz.

Brothers: Jimmy Gratton, Robert (Gail) Gratton, Arthur (Linda) Gratton and Eugene (Lorrie) Gratton.

Annette was predeceased by: Parents: Hilda and Arthur Gratton. Husband: Chester Whelen.

First Husband: Maurice Semeniuk. Son: Johnny Semeniuk.

Grandson: David Candy. Sisters: Marion Doyle and Irene Elless.

Brothers: Charlie Gratton, Tony Gratton, Tommy Gratton and Francois Gratton.

The family would like to express our thanks for the care given at the Viking Health Centre.

Annette will be cremated as per her request.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Holy Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 5208-53 Avenue, Viking, Alberta. Family and friends are welcome to a luncheon and refreshments that will follow the funeral service downstairs in the church hall. Interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

In loving memory of

Evelyn Lucille Adam

January 31, 2023 ~ September 8, 2023 So cry not a tear of sorrow, but one of happiness To have shared a love so precious, no one can forget And you’re just a dream away.

Forever in our hearts, the Adam family

Happy Valentine’s Payton! Love you!

Grandma & Papa 2024

Nana loves the Schielke-Ellis family!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Elsie Carol Atema

M. Mitchell (Mitch) Webb

M. Mitchell (Mitch) Webb of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on February 4, 2024, in Camrose, at the age of 67 years.

Mitch is survived by his children Matthew (Katherine), Kelsey and Sean (Tricia); grandchildren Basil, Avery, Jamie Joy and Parker; Lois and her children and grandchildren; brother Tim; and his mother Shirley.

He was predeceased by his sister Leslie; father Douglas; and daughter Jamie.

A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Resurrection Lutheran Brethren Church, Camrose, Alberta. Cremation has taken place.

Memorial donations may be made to the Prairie Bible College, Three Hills, Alberta.

Audrey Irene Robertson

Audrey Irene Robertson (Anderson) was born on November 3, 1927, to August and Ethel Anderson. She was the eldest of five children.

The first seven years of her life she spent east of Bittern Lake on a farm.

On April 27, 1957, she married the love of her life, David James Robertson – a handsome Englishman. She gave birth to three children, two boys and a girl – Scott, Heather and Ladds. They lived in Sedgewick for seven and a half years while Dave worked at the creamery. He was transferred to Athabasca in 1965, where he worked for five years. In 1970, he was transferred to Camrose, where he worked for two years.

In November 1972, they moved to Coronation, where they opened a MacLeods store together. When they retired, they bought an acreage near Ferintosh, where they lived until Dave’s passing in 2007. Audrey then moved in with her daughter, where she lived until her passing on December 22, 2023.

Audrey is survived by her daughter Heather (Douglas) Howard; grandchildren Nicole (Peter) Neufeld and Kurt Howard; greatgrandsons Timothy and Elias Neufeld; brother Donald (Sharon) Anderson; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews here and in England. She was predeceased by her two sons Scott and Ladds; her father and mother; her loving husband David; sisters Doreen and Enid; brother Allen; and nephew Kelly.

A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Church of the Open Bible, Ponoka, Alberta.

For more information on The Camrose Booster Obituary Page, contact your funeral director or the Camrose Booster

June 20, 1947 ~ February 3, 2024 Elsie Carol Atema of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on February 3, 2024, at the age of 76 years.

Elsie was the fifth child born to Harold and Agnes Ovelson of Kingman, Alberta. She grew up in the Kingman area, going to school in Kingman, Round Hill and Camrose.

Elsie married William (Bill) Atema on May 20, 1967, in Camrose. Bill and Elsie were busy during the next few years, building a new house in Camrose and welcoming their first two children – Troy in 1968, and James (Jim) in 1969.

It soon became apparent that raising boys in town would be a big challenge, so they decided to make a change. After their next child, Sara, was born in 1972, the family moved into their new house beside the lake on the farm in 1973. Elsie was a busy farm wife – growing a big garden, planting thousands of flowers and mowing acres of grass. A little surprise came along in 1980, with the arrival of their fourth child, April. Elsie spent the summers having her children run in and out of the house, dragging in sand and grass, changing their clothes five times a day. She was a hard worker and loved her large, extended family.

Elsie also managed the books for Atema Construction and the farming operation for many decades using her extensive knowledge in bookkeeping and her beautiful, flowing handwriting.

Elsie had a strong faith in her heavenly Father, Jehovah God, and was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 30, 1960. It was her confidence in her Creator that helped to sustain her during her illness.

Elsie is lovingly remembered by her husband Bill; her four children Troy (Laneise), Jim (Tania), Sara (Gordon) Cronk and April (Wade) Worthing; her eleven grandchildren Leighton (Ethan), Kessler, Max (Danielle), Hunter, Jet, Sam, Zachary, Katlyn, Owen, Cooper and Daisy; one great-grandchild Rhett; and her siblings Richard (Marlene), Ronald (Valerie), Alvin (Elaine), Evelyne (Gary) Greene, George (Gail), Jerry (Winnie) and Jane (Jim) Capt.

Elsie was predeceased by her parents Harold and Agnes Ovelson; and her sister Marion Skinner.

A Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 5201-46 Street, Camrose. The service will be livestreamed and the link accessible @ www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Elsie’s memory may be made to JW.org or to the Cross Cancer Institute.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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Doreen Florence Huculak (nee Roth)

Doreen Florence Huculak was born October 9, 1934, in Camrose, Alberta, to Percy and Florence Roth. She passed away peacefully in her home at the Michener Hill ExtendiCare, in Red Deer, Alberta, on February 4, 2024, at the age of 89 years.

Doreen leaves to mourn her passing, her children: Michael Huculak (Linda), Renee Mudryk (Paul), Roxanne Doell (Bob) and Byron Tisdale; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Doreen was predeceased by her parents; daughters LaVaye Tisdale and Rhonda Green; grandchildren Trina and Christopher; and brothers Lloyd, Arthur, and Doug.

A celebration of life was held at the Sylvan Lake Funeral Home on February 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium, Rocky Mountain House.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca.

Mildred Anne Olson

January 31, 1930 ~ January 31, 2024 Mildred Anne Olson of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the age of 94 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Dwayne Olson, Chuck Olson, Ken Olson, Danny Olson, James Olson, Dale Olson and Larry Olson; four grandchildren; and sister Alice Emman.

Mildred was predeceased by her husband David Olson; son Colin Olson; and five siblings.

A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from the Burgar Memorial Chapel officiated by Rev. David Eriksson.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Mildred’s memory may be made to Wilhelmina Church.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com.

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Kenneth “Ken” Reginald Fuller

April 9, 1947 ~ February 2, 2024 Kenneth “Ken” Reginald Fuller of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the age of 76 years.

Kenneth (Ken) Reginald Fuller, born on April 9, 1947, in New Norway, AB, was the fourth child of Harry and Evelyn Fuller. Ken was raised on the Fuller farm near Duhamel, AB, attended New Norway School, and pursued Mining Management at NAIT. He grew a dairy farm with his father while working his way to management at Safeway grocery store.

He married Arlene Warnock in 1968, welcoming son Trent and daughter Jannelle. In 1995, he married Sharon Luz, bringing her children Kara, John, and Michael to complete the family. Ken was blessed with seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

For 43 years, Ken was loyal to Safeway and cherished his conversations with customers every day. Ken also supported the community through organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce and STARS. Ken dedicated himself to the Camrose Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years from his drive to serve in times of crisis, and he formed lifelong friendships along the way.

Retiring from Safeway at 63, Ken enjoyed time with his family and friends doing outdoor activities such as camping, quadding and fishing at Fawcett Lake and hunting with “the boys”. His love for nature flourished as he and Sharon tended to their garden, honoured with a Yard of the Year award. Ken loved canning tomatoes and making beef jerky. He took so much pride in sharing them and catching up with those to whom he gave them. Ken made a difference in the lives of everyone who knew him because he was kind, supportive and genuinely cared how you were doing and what was going on in your life.

Left to mourn Ken are his wife Sharon; his children Trent Fuller and Stacey Underwood, daughter Ashley Fuller and Alex Milne and children Alycie, Maisie and Freya and daughter Olivia Fuller and son Jared Underwood, Jannelle and Jens Andersen and daughter Dawna, Kara McCarthy, son Parker and Taylor with baby Mitchell on his way and daughter Makenna Mitchell, John and Kari McCarthy and sons Tynan and Jase, and Michael McCarthy; his siblings Carol Young, Stan Fuller, Dave and June Fuller, Peggy and Leroy Aumuller and Terry and Lesa Fuller; his extended siblings Linda Veale, Judy Luz and Howard Fleming, Dolores and Jim Skow, David and Kathy Luz, and Shirley and Alex Sinclair; and all uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, friends, neighbours and everyone who knew him.

Ken was predeceased by his parents Harry and Evelyn (Yates) Fuller; parents-in-law Art and Mildred (Walline) Luz; sister Gloria Watts; and brother-in-law Leon Young.

A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024, at CityLights Church, 4920-48 Street, Camrose, officiated by Rev. Brian Hunter. The service will be recorded, and the link will be accessible @ www.burgarfuneralhome.com (when ready), a day or two after the service.

In lieu of flowers, if family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Ken’s memory may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated service since 1906”

Anna “Anne” Antonia Szott

September 14, 1930 ~ February 4, 2024 Anna “Anne” Antonia Szott of Coronation, Alberta, formerly of Daysland, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the age of 93 years.

A Funeral Liturgy was held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024, from Burgar Memorial Chapel, celebrated by Father Danial Dsouza.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated service since 1906”

Over 115 years of dedicated service • Burial and Cremation Services • Pre-arranged Funeral Plans • Monument Sales and Service

Directors: Bart Orr, Colin Yuha Funeral Staff: Troy Shackel, Dalas Kosinski Office Staff: Donell Nycholat, Debbie Breker, Hannah Knopf Funeral Attendants: Bill Schafer, Alvin Koehli, Barrie Fenby, Robert Lyslo, Wanita Toews, Kerry Grettum, Loya Steinwandt, Barry Burkard, Mark Yuha, Raymond Cyre, Koreen Cyre

Phone 780.672.2121 4817-51 Avenue, Camrose www.burgarfuneralhome.com Recorded Obituary Line: 780-679-2400 Daysland: 780-374-3535

Jennie “Doreen” Walline

April 20, 1934 - February 6, 2024 Jennie Doreen Walline of Camrose, AB, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024, at the age of 89 years, in the company of loved ones.

She is survived by her husband Robert Walline; brother Dennis Streberg (Muriel); and sister-in-law Marlene Streberg.

Remembering their mother with love are Doreen’s Kuntz sons Doyle (Laura), Tom (Melanie), James (Romonda), Norman (Sofie), and Raymond (Helene) and Bob’s children Barry Walline, Kathy McMullen (Doug), Ric Walline (Ted), Nancy Walline, and Margaret Walline (David); and a multitude of friends around the world who call Doreen “Mom”, many of whom were international students or athletes who lived in her home over the years; and numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews can look to Grandma’s life as an example of unconditional love, compassion, common sense, tolerance, determination and profound charity.

Doreen was predeceased by her parents Seth Alphonse and Anna Irene Streberg, originally of Meeting Creek; her brother Gerald and Sheila Streberg; her brother Otto Streberg; her sister June and Bob Agrey; her sister-in-law Irene Streberg; and her beloved first husband Harry Kuntz.

The family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful care of the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose and of Daysland Health Centre.

A celebration of life will be held April 19, 2024. Details to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Battle River Community Foundation for the Robert and Doreen Walline Fund, the Harry M. Kuntz Memorial Fund, or charity of your choice.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated service since 1906”

The most important way to remember those you will never forget.

5016-50 Avenue Camrose, AB T4V 0S5 Phone 780-672-9420 INDOOR SHOWROOM

Experience and Expertise Estate Planning

• Wills • Enduring Power of Attorney • Personal Directives

Estate Administration • Legal services associated with probate of the will

Terri Lee McKinney

Terri Lee McKinney (nee Thompson) of Kingman, Alberta, passed away on January 19, 2024, at the age of 49 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Kingman Hall.

4918-51 Street, Camrose Phone 780-672-8851

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Helpful Tips for Writing Classified Ads Which Get Results!

Be Thorough

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

Steer Clear of Abbreviations

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

Be Honest

MOOSE LODGE FUNDRAISER – Roast Beef Supper, Sunday, February 25, 5-7 p.m.

Adults $20, 12 and under free.

For tickets contact Barry 403861-7293.

TO GIVE AWAY KITTENS – 14 weeks old, litter trained, female. Beautiful, friendly dark brown tabby used to both indoors and outdoors.

780-226-5415.

KITTEN – One playful tiger kitten. 18 weeks old. Litter trained. Call me at 780-608-0355.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

PANCAKE SUPPER – at Skudesness Lutheran Church.

Tuesday, February 13, 5-7 p.m.

5 miles North of Hwy 26 on 854.

Freewill offering.

GOURMET PANCAKE SUPPER – St. Andrews Anglican Church, 4713-50 Street.

Tuesday, February 13, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Adults $15, under 5 free.

LaCRIA TRUCKING Potable Water Hauling Residential, Commercial, Oilfield Gerald and Marla Steinwand, Owners PHONE 780-679-9134

FOR RENT FOR RENT ADS NOW UPLOADED TO The Camrose Booster Website DAILY! PRIME DOWNTOWN SPACE – 4917-50 Street. Second floor with reception area, lunch room and two private rooms.

Elevator. $900/mo. includes utilities. 780-679-5085.

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 780-233-0224 for more info or to set up a viewing.

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

BOOSTER CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS!

TABLE AND CHAIRS SET – in good shape and is in our home in Camrose. Asking $350. Call 780-608-1590 or 780226-5861.

LIVESTOCK RED AND BLACK ANGUS BULLS – for sale, registered.

Call 780-986-9088.

MACHINERY CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE Selection of very nice street level offices in newer airconditioned building in Downtown Camrose * Single offices from $224.08 per month * Quiet, considerate neighbours * Easy access * Lots of parking for customers * Energized parking for tenants * Immediate occupancy * Come and have a look!

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

MAIN STREET RETAIL SPACE – located in high traffic, southerly area of Main Street, Camrose. Generous 1,664 sq. ft. of prime space at 4868-50 Street.

Nicely decorated, air conditioned. $2160/mo., triple net. Clean, dry storage space in basement also available. Available immediately.

Call Blain or Don at 780-6723142, the fairest, most reasonable people in the business.

ESPECIALLY NICE OFFICE SUITE Generous 794 sq. ft. suite, suitable for three or more staff. Includes two private offices. Ground floor, easily accessible. Modern building in downtown Camrose. Bright, quiet, air conditioned. $1206.22/mo., plus share of operating expenses. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business.

McTAVISH DELIVERIES (2023) LTD. Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded Where your business is appreciated 780-672-5242, Camrose

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

Please call Dave P., 780678-6163.

2-BEDROOM APARTMENT – with balcony. Includes heat, water, fridge, stove, dishwasher, powered parking space.

Free laundry in building. Augustana area. No pets, no smoking/ vaping. $1100/mo. One year lease. 780-672-9531.

SPRUCE TERRACE APARTMENTS – Bright, spacious suites, with plenty of storage, huge balconies! Peaceful and quiet, welcoming neighbourhood, near schools and downtown amenities. 1-bedroom suite available. No parties, no pets, no smoking. Locally owned, local management. Call 587-557-9142.

HOUSEHOLD

RED, SEMI-VELVET OFFICE CHAIR – used. Make me an offer. 780-608-0120.

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

MISCELLANEOUS

ALPACA YARN – 80/20.

Four colours: white, grey, brown, caramel. $18/skein. 780-6085032.

AUTO

2003 FORD F150 4x4 LARIAT – 5.4 Litre, mechanically sound, no leaks, trailer hitch, new tires, fibreglass body. No broken glass. $5,500.

780-221-1468 (local call.)

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

We match up buyers and sellers.

Phone the Camrose Booster, 780-672-3142.

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

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

780-672-3142.

Booster Classifieds Remain a Great Choice

…and get delivered right to homeowners’ kitchen or coffee tables!

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Love you much wendy! d.m.

Love you forever and a day Lovebug!

BUSINESS KEEPS BUILDING AT HAUSER HOME HARDWARE

WE’RE HIRING!

Love You much mom & Dad! d.m.

Inventory Control/Data Entry Mrs. Grimsby ~ Be my Valentine!

Love Grimsby

Leah ~ your sacrifices taught me what true love is! Angelena My Valentine is a Joyful Unbeatable Noteworthy Outstanding Spouse. Luv, Velvet

I love you Marta!

Love Dad (Gull No. 5)

Full Time Monday to Friday (Temporary – Mat. leave) … Maintain current and accurate records of incoming and outgoing inventory.

Telephone and/or correspond with customers, vendors and/or manufacturers and perform related duties when assigned. Help us maintain or enhance our level of customer service and positive impact on the company’s inventory control.

Receiving/Warehouse Assistant

Part/Full Time … The successful applicant will assist in the checking of incoming merchandise against invoices to identify shortages, damaged goods and back orders, and processing special orders; must make sure the receiving room areas are neat, clean, and orderly; sort incoming merchandise, verify contents, prepare packages for mailing, etc.; assist with the unloading of the Home Hardware delivery truck from the distribution centre, as well as verify deliveries made by courier companies. This person must have the ability to read HH invoices, bills of lading, pick-lists, etc.

Benefits of working at Hauser Home Hardware Building Centre • an exciting retail work environment • opportunity to learn about the thousands of products Home carries • competitive wages • opportunity to help customers live • opportunities for advancement better lives • a clean, safe working environment

Apply with resumé…

Jetsam ~ Sweet Child, you are eel-y wonderful!

Love ASM 1

Kingman Dump Gurlllzzz Be Mine!

Yours Truly, Dirty T

Primus ♥ Keston Emma ~ Woo Hoo! Be my Valentine!

Love Dad

M♥J Proud of you!

M&D J Love you!

S

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

ACCOUNTANT REQUIRED We are a public practice accounting office that is celebrating 25 years in business this year. We offer full cycle bookkeeping and accounting services for over 65 companies. Located in New Norway, just 15 minutes south of Camrose.

Experience required: • Payroll, WCB, GST, bank reconciliations, A/R, A/P, etc.

• Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks and QBO • T1 income tax preparation (using Profile) • Spreadsheet creation (using Excel) We are looking for someone who has/is: • Strong accuracy and attention to detail • Polite, courteous and professional customer service • High level of integrity and strong work ethic • Organized, reliable and dependable • Excellent problem solving, analytical and decisionmaking skills We offer: • Competitive wage and flexible hours • Awesome work environment Please forward resumé to: Confidential Bookkeeping Inc confidential@syban.net

Keep up your good work Jeff Fowler!

Love, Jesse

Jayden Lee ~ The meatball says YEs. Happy Love Day ♥ Papa

Valentine Hugs to Taylor, Max & your three furry girls! ♥

Delila, Jesse, Curtis Happy Valentine’s Day! ♥ Mrs. Fowler

Avah, we love you!

Gramma & Poppa

Parents, Grandkids 10 plus 1 ~ Lots of love, Valentine’s Fun!

IT Manager ABOUT US At Battle River Power Coop we invest in our greatest resource – our members. As one of Alberta’s largest Cooperative as electricity distribution providers, we are positioned for growth. Each day, Battle River Power Coop employees strive to exceed members’ expectations while maintaining a focus on our commitment to safety.

Application Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is hired Department: Management Work Location/Office: Camrose Status: Full Time Number of Hires: One

Why Join Our Team?

At Battle River Power Coop, our employees matter. We work in a member focused and team-oriented environment where the safety of our employees and communities is paramount, our members’ needs are a top priority, and the reliability of their electricity service is critical. By joining the Battle River Power Coop family, you will become a part of a collaborative and communicative culture, one that is respectful of our history, while focused on the future and the opportunities it brings. At Battle River Power Coop, we power rural communities and empower our people to do their best work.

What are we looking for?

Battle River Power Coop is looking for a highly motivated and experienced IT Manager that will report directly to our CEO. We’re specifically looking for an individual who is an exceptional team player, devoted to safety, and is committed to providing an exceptional member experience.

This position will be accountable and responsible for direct reporting staff and managing BRPC’s IT operations, implementation of new information systems, IT policies and procedures. The IT Manager develops and maintains information technology strategies by researching and implementing technological strategic solutions, and continuously updating and managing staff system training.

What will you bring to the role? o Experience in IT software and hardware budgeting, implementations, project management, enterprise resource planning, architecture and strategy. o Safeguard the technology environment to ensure the availability, integrity and security of all data, files, application software and all other digital assets. o Develop and maintain policies and procedures. o Ensuring several infrastructure, network operations, security and back up practices are implemented and operate according to policy, standards, and procedures. o Maintain relationships with service providers and vendors to ensure availability and integrity of the IT infrastructure; including vendor selection, contract management, service agreements and operations. o Up-to-date knowledge of best practices in IT administration and system security, and industry certification. o Ability to both lead and work within a team environment; including leading by example in promoting and applying safe work practices. o Good organizational and time management skills, able to manage numerous projects and competing demands.

Required Qualifications: o Degree or diploma in Information Technology and/or Computer Science o 5 plus years of IT experience, with proven progressive leadership in a supervisory capacity o Experience as a System/Network Administrator, with databases, networks (LAN, WAN), patch management, system security, data backup/recovery and various operating systems and platforms o Highly self-motivated and directed o Keen attention to detail o Familiarity with Electric Utility Industry and Cooperatives o Must live within the Camrose area Please submit your resumé to: Battle River Power Coop Attention: Human Resources Box 1420, Camrose, AB T4V 1X3 Email: valerie.king@brpower.coop

We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following land is offered for sale by tender subject to restrictions on the existing Certificate of Title: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 16 TOWNSHIP 47 SECTION 23 QUARTER NORTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS Title Number: 232 18 0888 Land is comprised of 160 acres, more or less, of No. 2 soil with approximately 138 acres under cultivation and approximately 22 acres native non-agricultural land located in Beaver County. No fences. No outbuildings.

TERMS OF TENDER: (1) The purchase price submitted shall be subject to payment of GST; (2) Sale of the land is “as is – where is”.

(3) Tenders are to be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft made payable to “Insight for Life – LAW Services, in trust” representing 10% of the tendered amount; (4) No conditional or subject to financing tenders will be accepted; (5) Decision on tenders is to be made on or before Friday, March 8, 2024, at which time deposits of unsuccessful tenders will be returned via registered mail.

(6) Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted and the registered owner reserves the right to reject any or all tenders.

(7) Subject to (1) above, upon acceptance of a successful tender, the purchaser shall be obligated to complete the purchase, subject to normal closing adjustments, on or before close of business Thursday, March 28, 2024, or sooner as agreed between the parties. The 10% deposit shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price. If the successful tenderer fails to complete the purchase, the deposit shall be forfeited.

Tenders will close at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024

Tenders are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “TENDER #13655” to: Insight for Life – LAW Services Attention: William N. Bohdan Zadworny Barrister & Solicitor 5131-50 Street, PO Box 250 Vegreville, AB T9C 1R2 Phone 780-632-7779

FARM LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER

Tenders for the purchase of lands in Flagstaff County as described below are invited. The Land will be sold subject to all existing reservations and exceptions stated on Certificate of Title.

THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-SEVEN (27) TOWNSHIP FORTY-TWO (42) RANGE FIFTEEN (15) WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN, CONTAINING 64.3 HECTARES (159 ACRES) MORE OR LESS. EXCEPTING THEREOUT: 2.06 HECTARES (5.09 ACRES) MORE OR LESS, SUBDIVIDED UNDER PLAN 7922898.

EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS

In 2023, 121 acres were seeded with canola. There are no buildings or bins of any value on the land.

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “OBERG Tender”, to Scott Farnham at Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, 5016-52 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1V7, on or before 12:00 noon, MARCH 8, 2024, and shall be accompanied with GST number and a certified cheque or bank draft payable to Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP in trust for 5% of the tender price.

No conditional tenders will be accepted and the highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted.

Tenders will not be opened in public. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by regular mail.

The successful tenderer will be obligated to complete the purchase on or before APRIL 5, 2024. The 5% deposit shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price. Taxes will be adjusted on closing date. There will be no other adjustments. If the successful tenderer fails to complete the transaction by the closing date, the deposit will be forfeited.

Vendor makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size, condition or environmental state.

Happy Valentine’s Day Charlie ~ Love you lots! Grandma Zachary & Skyler Come to Camrose ~ It’s fun, they say!

Jen, Married 70 years ~ Lips like Cherries, Heart of Gold “True Love” Elijah, Abigail, Silas You rock our world! ♥ G’ma Rittenhouse Joe ~ Married you 1953. Blessed with your wonderful gift of Love!

Be mine always Carol! love Kev

The successful tenderer will be responsible for the cost of title insurance to facilitate timely closing.

Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP.

For further information or to view the property, please contact Gerry Oberg at 780-554-6017 or Gloria Oberg at 780-218-2008.

This Tender may also be viewed on the Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP website: www.fwsllp.ca

H.B. ~ You’re still my Lobster!

Jack

EE ~ ♥ you more than you ♥ Chick-fil-A! – Mom It’s that time Be my Valentine Mote It Be “G”

NOTICE As The Deadline for Payment of 2023 Property Taxes Was July 31, 2023 A 12% Penalty Will Be Added March 1, 2024 To All Outstanding Tax Arrears Payments Can Be Made Online, At Any Financial Institution, Or at The County Office 3755 43 Avenue, Camrose, Alberta Before March 1, 2024 OR Mailed Payments Must Be Received Post-Marked by February 29, 2024 Also, There Is Now a Credit Card Payment Option on The County Website Called ‘Option Pay’ After Hours/Weekends (Cheques Only) Can Be Placed In the Mailbox Beside the County Front Door Camrose County offers a Pre-Authorized Monthly Payment Plan for taxes. Forms and further information can be obtained by contacting our office at 780-672-4446 or from the County website: www.county.camrose.ab.ca.

Teresa Gratrix County Administrator Camrose County

Becky ~ You are my sunshine on a cloudy day! Love you, Mom

Happy Valentine’s Day Jackie! From your poker playing husband!

Lexi, You’re Mommy’s Favourite Fuzzy Peach ~ Love You!

Happy Valentine’s Blondie! ♥ The Yard Crew & Dirty T ♥

Alyvia & Teijaye You are my sunshine!

Love, Gramma Adele

Happy Birthday Mon Petite Chou!

Love, Baby Bear

Corbyn & Adleigh Couldn’t be prouder of you!

Love, Gramma Adele

Cute Cowboy ~ You’re my man!

Love Cute Cowgirl

Love Ya Allways The Best Moon The Best Love “G”

Bev ~ you are my Valentine every day! Love Brian

Please be mine ~ Mrs. Sunshine!

Love, Len

Cute cowgirl ~ Love you always!

Hey Cindy H You are the best!

Happy Valentine’s

We love you Nana & Gramps! ♥WAMM♥

Play Hard to Get I’ll get you Moon Raven “G”

Leo ~ I’m glad you’re on Team Lemming! Your friend Wolfgang

You are my world Eleanor ~ Love you forever!

Weston xoxo

Dolores May, Happy Valentine’s Day! With love from your family

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Happy Valentine’s From your favourite muggle!

To the Hopsing Clan Luv Mom & Dad xo

Dad ~ You will always have a pizza our hearts! A&A

Love you Mom & Dad! Caitlyn, Delilah, Julieanne, Jesse, Curtis The Great People at Stoney Creek Meadows Happy Valentine’s!

Ben & Herta

Brothers & Sisters at Grace ~ Jesus loves you & we do too! Ben & Herta

Happy Valentine’s Day Daddy! ♥ Love Allie Mr. Sunshine, my husband dear!

Thanking God you are here!

I like you very much…just as you are! HB Rez Kids Grade 3 & 2 ~ God loves you, we do too!

FARM LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER

Tenders for the purchase of lands in Camrose County as described below are invited. The land will be sold subject to the existing nonfinancial encumbrances on title.

MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 19 TOWNSHIP 46 SECTION 19 QUARTER SOUTH EAST CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: HECTARES (ACRES) MORE OR LESS A) PLAN 7923016 SUB’D 1.09 2.70 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 19 TOWNSHIP 46 SECTION 19 QUARTER SOUTH WEST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS The lands have been cropped in 2023 and previous years. There are no buildings or bins of any value on the lands.

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “ELLIOTT Tender”, to Scott Farnham at Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, 5016-52 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1V7, on or before 12:00 noon, MARCH 8, 2024, and shall be accompanied with GST number and a certified cheque or bank draft payable to Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP in trust for 5% of the tender price.

No conditional tenders will be accepted and the highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders may be made for one or both of the said parcels.

Tenders will not be opened in public. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by regular mail.

The successful tenderer will be obligated to complete the purchase on or before APRIL 5, 2024. The 5% deposit shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price. Taxes will be adjusted on closing date. There will be no other adjustments. If the successful tenderer fails to complete the transaction by the closing date, the deposit will be forfeited.

Vendor makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size, condition or environmental state.

The successful tenderer will be responsible for the cost of title insurance to facilitate timely closing.

Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP.

For further information or to view the property, please contact Eric Elliott at 780-679-8128.

This Tender may also be viewed on the Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP website: www.fwsllp.ca

M. Mitchell “Mitch” DEATHS Webb, of Camrose, on FebKen neth “ Ken” Reginald Fuller, of Camrose, on February 2, at 76 years of age.

Elsie Carol Atema, of Camrose, on February 3, at 76 years of age.

Anna Antonia Szott, of Coronation, formerly of Daysland, on February 4, at 93 years of age.

Bruins drop close games to Wetaskiwin, Red Deer

By Murray Green

Simba + Nala = LUV4EVER Bernsy ~ We love you!

Gramma & Poppa

Malachi, Reeve, Caleb - Always …... conquer the world every day

Jack ~ can’t wait to watch the waves with you! HB

ruary 4, at 67 years of age.

A nnette Marian Whelen, of Holden, on February 6, at 84 years of age.

Jennie Doreen Walline, of Camrose, on February 6, at 89 years of age.

Gary Albert Voss, of Camrose, formerly of Bawlf, on February 7, at 81 years of age.

Wetaskiwin Longhorns edged Camrose Bruins 4-3 in the North Central Hockey League action on January 27. The cattle built up a 3-0 lead after 40 minutes before the Bruins mounted a comeback bid.

Camrose tied the game with two markers from Lane Lightning and a single tally from James Davis.

However, Wetaskiwin’s R.J. Reed scored with 1:19 left on the clock to spoil the party. Goalie Connor Dobberthien stopped 52 of 56 shots he faced to keep the Bruins in the game. Camrose counted 52 shots on the Longhorns’ cage.

Red Deer Rustlers captured the President’s Cup for finishing in first place with a 5-3 victory over the Bruins, February 3.

The Rustlers scored

four tallies in the opening period before Camrose had time to re-group.

After no scoring in the middle frame, captain Dillan McCombie stepped up to garner two goals and added an assist in the third to pull the team to within reach. However, an empty net goal squashed the chance for a comeback.

William Raymond netted the other marker for Camrose. One of McCombie’s tallies was on the power play. Goalie Curtis Skip stopped 38 of 42 shots, while Camrose fired 41 at the Red Deer cage.

The Red Deer win put them against the Bruins in the playoffs.

Bear tracks Game 4 will be in Camrose on February 17 at 8 p.m. in the Max McLean Arena if needed.

FARM LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER

Tenders for the purchase of lands in Camrose County as described below are invited. Lands will be sold subject to all existing reservations and exceptions stated on Certificates of Title. Each parcel is tendered subject to a Right of First Refusal of the previous owner.

ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTY ONE (31) TOWNSHIP FORTY FOUR (44) RANGE NINETEEN (19) WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN, WHICH LIES WEST OF THE RIGHT BANK OF BATTLE RIVER AS SHOWN ON A PLAN OF SURVEY OF THE SAID TOWNSHIP SIGNED AT OTTAWA ON THE 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D. 1910 CONTAINING 67.2 HECTARES (166 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS

MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 19 TOWNSHIP 44 SECTION THIRTY ONE (31) QUARTER NORTH EAST WHICH LIES WEST OF THE RIGHT BANK OF BATTLE RIVER AS SHOWN ON A PLAN OF SURVEY OF THE SAID TOWNSHIP DATED 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D. 1910 CONTAINING 17.68 HECTARES (43.7 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: HECTARES (ACRES) MORE OR LESS A) PLAN 7620278 - RIGHT OF WAY 1.327 3.28 (AREA B WHICH INCLUDES AREA A) EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 19 TOWNSHIP 44 SECTION 31 ALL THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER WHICH LIES WEST OF THE RIGHT BANK OF BATTLE RIVER AS SHOWN ON PLAN OF SURVEY OF THE SAID TOWNSHIP SIGNED AT OTTAWA ON THE 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER A.D 1910, CONTAINING 27.6 HECTARES (68.2 ACRES) MORE OR LESS. EXCEPTING THEREOUT: ALL THAT PORTION SHOWN AS AREA (B) ON PLAN 7620278, CONTAINING 2.29 HECTARES (5.67 ACRES) MORE OR LESS. EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 19 TOWNSHIP 44 SECTION 31 QUARTER SOUTH WEST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “HAUSER Tender”, to Scott Farnham at Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, 5016-52 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1V7, on or before 12:00 noon, MARCH 1, 2024, and shall be accompanied with GST number and a certified cheque or bank draft payable to Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP in trust for 5% of the tender price.

No conditional tenders will be accepted and the highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders may be made for individual or all of the said parcels.

Tenders will not be opened in public. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by regular mail.

The successful tenderer will be obligated to complete the purchase on or before APRIL 5, 2024. The 5% deposit shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price. Taxes will be adjusted on closing date. There will be no other adjustments. If the successful tenderer fails to complete the transaction by the closing date, the deposit will be forfeited.

Vendor makes no warranties or representations about the property’s size, condition or environmental state.

The successful tenderer will be responsible for the cost of title insurance to facilitate timely closing.

Tenders are irrevocable and shall remain open until dealt with by the offices of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP.

For further information or to view the property, please contact Ron Hauser at 780-679-4822.

This Tender may also be viewed on the Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP website: www.fwsllp.ca Red Deer and Camrose met again in the playoffs.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, February 13, 2024 – Page 30

LANDS FOR SALE BY TENDER The registered owner hereby offers for sale by tender the following briefly described properties located in the County of Stettler No. 6, subject to the reservations, exceptions and encumbrances contained in the existing certificate of title, but free and clear of any financial liens: PARCEL 1: NE 19-40-16-W4: 159 acres more or less, 60 acres native pasture, 80 acres improved pasture, remainder old farm site, wetlands and trees. Newer perimeter fence around quarter. Two older bored wells and 1 burrow pit (dugout). Farm site includes old hip roof style barn and an uninhabitable house with a drilled well.

PARCEL 2: NE and NW 20-40-16W4: 307 acres more or less, 150 acres of which is improved pasture, remainder native pasture and trees, one burrow pit (dugout) and one older dugout, newer fencing on 3 sides of perimeter.

Parcels may be sold together or individually. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The land is sold “as is” with no warranties or representations from the registered owner. References to acreage or composition of the Lands are estimated only and subject to independent confirmation by potential buyers. For more information about the land you may contact Lisa Mueller directly at 403-740-3410.

Tenders must be received by the offices of Simonin Law up to but not after 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Tenders must be in a sealed envelope marked “Mueller Tender” and must provide contact information, including a phone number.

Buyer must sign an unconditional Purchase Agreement and provide a non-refundable certified cheque or draft equal to 10% of the purchase price payable to Simonin Law within 5 business days of the Buyer being notified of acceptance of their tender bid. Closing date shall be on or before Friday, April 12, 2024, unless agreed otherwise in writing.

Buyer shall be responsible for own legal and closing costs, plus title insurance to facilitate closing. Tender price shall be excluding G.S.T. SIMONIN LAW Suite A, 4819-51 Street, Box 1630 Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 403-742-3411

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of KJELL ARNE ANDERSSON, of Bawlf, Alberta, who died on December 28, 2023.

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

by March 21, 2024, and provide details of your claim with SCOTT FARNHAM of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors at 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7.

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

Hockey Vikings silence the Thunder

By Murray Green

A season of sports is under way at the University of Alberta, Augustana for the 2023-24 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference season.

Hockey Augustana Vikings swept a twogame series against the Concordia Thunder on February 2 and 3.

In the first game, the Vikings won 5-3. Lane Kirk of Augustana started the scoring, but Concordia replied to end the period at 1-1.

In the middle frame, the Thunder scored first, but the Vikings came back with goals from Jordan Mish and Tavis Roch.

The Vikings continued to add to the lead with tallies from Owen Lamb and Conrad Phillips in the third period.

Augustana goalie Daniel Moody stopped 32 of 35 shots, while the Vikings fired 41 shots on goal.

In the second game in Camrose, Concordia scored first, but the Vikings netted five straight to win 5-1. Augustana’s first goal came from Leyton Smith on a power play.

Jayven Leslie and Gerrik Ripley (on a power play) scored in the second as the Vikings started to pull away on the scoreboard. Ben Stollery and Ripley with his second on the night, counted the markers in the last period.

Goalie Justin Bourque stopped 28 of 29 shots he faced, while the Vikings recorded 32 shots on goal.

The Vikings are in fourth place with an 11-9 record and the four points qualified Augustana for playoffs. Augustana hosts NAIT Ooks on February 17 at 6 p.m. in their next league home game.

Volleyball The women’s Vikings team swept both matches against Concordia 3-1 on February 2 and 3.

In the first match in Edmonton, Shae Boyes led the offence with 18 kills, Kari White added 37 assists and Boyes had 22 digs.

In the home games, Boyes earned 17 kills, White recorded 31 assists and Boyes counted 13 digs.

The Vikings are in second place in the standings at 15-3. Augustana has qualified for playoffs.

The men’s team split 3-1 matches to Concordia. In the first match, Boris Kuljanin led with 10 kills, Caelum Hartman added 29 assists and Joel Smith had seven digs.

In the rematch, Devon Nazarchuk had 10 kills, Dawson Sparrow recorded 18 assists and Sean Kaliel had six digs.

The men’s Vikings are in seventh place at 1-17.

Basketball The women’s Vikings team lost 6658 and won 66-57 to split the series with Concordia on February 2 and 3.

In the loss at home, Meadow Munroe led with 14 points, while both Mackenzie Mrazik and Tayah Fiveland collected 13 points each.

In the win, Mackenzie Mrazik netted 15 points and Meadow Munroe added 12 points.

The Vikings are tied for fourth place with a 7-10 record.

Augustana men’s squad won 74-73 and lost 97-82 against the Thunder, February 2 and 3.

At home, four players shared the scoring load with 12 points each. Ryan Degner, Jack Smilski, Jon Mueller and Brett Marlow all counted 12.

In the rematch, Colby Anderson exploded with 30 points, while Jack Smilski added 11 in support.

The men’s team are in sixth place with a 6-11 record.

Curling The ACAC championships will be held on February 23 to 25 at the Airdrie Curling Club and hosted by SAIT. The Augustana ladies went 7-5 this year to qualify for the championships.

They will play Concordia, Red Deer and SAIT in the battle for medals.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of ALAN LEE KIZIAK, of Camrose, Alberta, who died on January 9, 2024.

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

by March 21, 2024, and provide details of your claim with SCOTT FARNHAM of Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors at 5016-52 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1V7.

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

Happy Valentine’s to All My Girls!

Love Gigo

To Mr. Babe Stumpf Love you!

Mrs. Babe Stumpf

We love you Grandma & Grandpa! ♥WAMM♥

Charlie ~ you are still my super-hero!

Love Grandma

Happy ♥ Day, Juliana! Love Auntie A & Uncle D

Happy Valentine’s Day Nana AJ! Love, your family

We love you Dad! ♥WAMM♥

There’s no one I’d rather go with to Barber’s Point!

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Augustana Vikings women’s volleyball team beat the Concordia Thunder in two straight 3-1 matches on the strength of its net play. The Vikings qualified for the playoffs with the sweep and have a 15-3 record.

The CAMROSE BOOSTER, February 13, 2024 – Page 31

Take a walk on the “winterside”

By Lori Larsen

Members of Walkable Camrose, along with students from Sparling School, braved the icier than normal conditions to get out and enjoy some fresh air and physical exercise on Winter Walk Day, February 7.

The goal of Winter Walk Day, sponsored by the nonprofit SHAPE Alberta (https://shapeab.ca/winter-walk-day/), is to highlight that walking can be a convenient and comfortable way to get some exercise, get around, and have fun in all kinds of weather, throughout the year.

“We are fortunate to have an extensive and well maintained trail system in Camrose that helps make this possible,” said Walkable Camrose, Emily Sangster. “We also always encourage homeowners and businesses to keep their sidewalks clear of snow and ice so that walking is accessible for everyone in our community.”

Walkable Camrose is a coalition of local organizations and residents that aims to make Camrose a safer, more comfortable, and fun place to walk.

“We have organized Winter Walk Day events periodically in the past, but this is the second year in a row we have organized

What did you get her for Valentine's Day? Unmarried Guy: "A card, flowers, perfume and I'm cooking dinner."

Married Guy: "We got a new garbage disposal last month."

My husband bought me a new refrigerator for Valentine's Day so don't you dare tell me romance is dead.

Submitted Members of Walkable Camrose were joined by several Sparling School Students on Winter Walk Day.

a noon-hour walk around Mirror Lake, and we are hoping to make it an annual event,” said Sangster.

“We also shared the activity and a winter scavenger hunt with local schools and were thrilled to have several classes from Sparling School join us for the Mirror Lake walk.”

Aside from the obvious health benefits, Sangster said that walking helps children get to know their communities and build independence. “So we were really happy to have them.

I estimate there were about 75 kids from Sparling, plus about 10 of their teachers and chaperones, plus 10 other participants, including Walkable Camrose members. So we were close

to 100 people total.”

Taking a stroll or a jog on any of the City-owned 30 kilometres of interconnected, paved, multi-use trails makes getting out and keeping active easy. All users are reminded to use respect and follow trail etiquette when traversing any of the trails.

Walkable Camrose is always welcoming new members and encourages everyone to join in on the second annual Jane’s Walk happening in early May. For more information on Walkable Camrose, tips on safe walking and the use of the City trail systems, visit the Walkable Camrose Facebook page.

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Him: "I don't go out with married women."

Her: "But I'm your wife."

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The date on this milk is February 14.

Wait, even the milk has a Valentine's date?

My wife and I agreed not to get each other anything for Valentine's Day, but I can't help feeling nervous.

Every year in the middle of February, something wonderful and heartwarming happens.

Tons of candy go on clearance!

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You know what is cool? 70% off clearance chocolate the day after Valentine's Day. Went to a store today and it appears I have waited too late and now my family will be getting Valentine's Day stuff for Christmas.

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It's weird how everyone in the family randomly picks where they sit on the couch, at the dining table and in the car, and then proceed to sit in those exact same spots for the rest of their lives.

I'm the oldest sibling or, as I like to call it, the rough draft child.

People with siblings have better survival skills because they've had experience in physical combat, psychological warfare and can sense suspicious activity.

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Enjoy carefree living with this wonderful home that takes the worry out of yard or driveway maintenance, but with no condo fees. Located close to all the amenities of the west end, including shopping, services and the golf course, this home offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

The open concept living/dining and kitchen keeps everyone in conversation as guests or family gather around the cozy fireplace and you prepare meals.

The kitchen has beautiful dark stained cabinets accented with upgraded stainless appliances. A centre prep island and walk-in pantry are wonderful extras that everyone will appreciate when it comes to storage and counterspace.

A large primary bedroom is located on the main floor with its own private four-piece en suite. Another bedroom could serve as an office, hobby room or guest room when the grandchildren come to visit. Another four-piece

bathroom on the main floor means no waiting, and a convenient main floor laundry makes putting away clothes a breeze.

A patio door off the living room leads out to a wonderful deck with gas hook-up for barbecuing, and a backyard where you can enjoy not having to cut the grass.

The upper level has another huge bedroom with private three-piece en suite, and a wonderful bonus room would make a great media room.

The double attached garage is heated, a welcome addition in the colder months, and the Home Owners’ Association offers a recreation centre that can be booked by members for larger gatherings.

Home ownership with carefree living awaits you with this condo located at 4519-69 Street priced at $365,000. Join Wally Wrubleski at an open house on Saturday, February 17 from 2 until 4 p.m. or, for a private viewing, contact Wally at:

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Mom: "Let's do Family Game Night!"

Me: "Yeah, that'll be fun!"

[Later] Cop: "We need to take statements from all of you."

When someone asks about your family, you need to decide if you should tell them the Disney version or the Jerry Springer version.

I was raised as an only child. My siblings took it pretty hard.

I can't afford an Ancestry DNA kit to learn about my relatives, so instead I posted online that I won the lottery.

If you can't tell who is coming down the stairs by the speed and volume of their steps, are they really your family?

The hardest part of being the oldest sibling is having to disparage each and every accomplishment of your younger brothers and sisters.

Why does the oldest daughter always think she is the family manager?

My sister needs my help, but I refuse because I can't be a brother and assist her too.

Is it just my family who says goodbye and then stands around talking for another 45 minutes?

I traced my family tree.

Turns out it grows mostly nuts.

MY FAMILY HAS NO CONCEPT OF INDOOR VOICES. THEY ONLY EVER SPEAK IN CAPS LOCK.

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CAREFREE LIVING … Here is your opportunity to live in your home without condo fees, but the yard and driveway are looked after! This 1,629 sq. ft. home features three bathrooms and two primary bedrooms w/en suites, plus a third bedroom. Great kitchen with upgraded appliances and walk-in pantry. The living room is complete with a cozy fireplace. MF laundry and large deck with natural gas for the BBQ plus a heated garage.

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BEAUTIFUL HALF DUPLEX … in adult community of West Park. One owner home with upgrades – extra windows in living area, open concept living, vaulted ceiling, 1 large main floor bedroom with W/I closet and 3-pce en suite. Fully finished basement, a/c.

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35 ACRES OF PRISTINE LAND … with some trees on a quiet road. Several prime building sites waiting for your dream home. Located on the east side of Looking Back Lake. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to call this parcel of land YOUR PARADISE! 15 minutes to Nisku or the Edmonton International Airport.

Asking $268,900 A2086879 97 ACRES OF PRISTINE LAND … Several prime building sites with a mature shelter belt of trees. Located on the southeast side of Looking Back Lake. The subdivision is approved and the site is surveyed. 15 minutes to Nisku or the Edmonton International Airport.

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1322 SQ. FT. 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW … on 1.07 aces 3.5 miles from Camrose’s Ring Road. Open concept 2001 built home with great kitchen, large living room, beautiful primary with LARGE WALK-IN closet.

Finished lower level with massive family room. Covered South East side deck. New shingles, forced air heat, cozy in-floor heating, 30’x26’ garage. Quiet acreage, you’ll love the proximity to Camrose, without the traffic or neighbours.

Asking $524,000 A2102612

HWY 56 FRONTAGE … 6.05 acres in Millang Industrial Park. 3-phase power, gas available now. Edmonton city water is to be available in 2023. This 6.05 acre parcel is zoned Farmland at present. This is the LAST REMAINING LOT! Asking $749,000 A2098054

65 ACRE INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY … 3 minutes North of Camrose off HWY 833. Existing 7440 sq. ft. building, fully renovated. Well/ septic/natural gas. New 600V/200 amp/ 3 phase transformer on site. Drainage ditch throughout feeding a 6.5 million gallon dugout on South perimeter. Judicial Sale.

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PRIME MAIN STREE T PROPERT Y IN CAMROSE – ZONED C1 … Excellent opportunity in the heart of Camrose City Centre! 3,262 sq. ft. commercial building with 2 entrances, reception areas, offices, client meeting rooms, 3 bathrooms, flex areas and warehousing. Easy customer access and rear parking. Call now!

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4-PLEX WALKING DISTANCE TO SCHOOLS, RECREATION AREAS … three 3-bedroom units, one 2-bedroom unit, each with a 4-piece bathroom; 3 units with a 2-piece en suite. Large rental spaces, each with a balcony. Tenants pay rent plus power.

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WOW! GORGEOUS WALKOUT BUNGALOW, AWESOME 4-CAR GARAGE … Amazing lake views. It’s absolutely perfect! Features a quality built 2083 sq. ft. 5-bedroom home.

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BAWLF … Affordable bi-level with oversized double garage (26’x24’) only 20 minutes from Camrose. Very bright, semiopen concept with huge living room and beautiful dining area leading into the bright kitchen. Plenty of space for your family with 2 bedrooms up and 2 bedrooms plus a spacious rec room in the basement. Well treed and good sized yard.

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