2023
Vol. LXXII, No. 43 City Edition – 24 Pages Country Edition – 32 Pages September 17, 2024
MAYOR'S ARTS AWARDS
Recipients announced
The City of Camrose has an annual contest which highlights, acknowledges and honours local artistic achievements. Called the Mayor's Arts Award Program, there are two categories of judging by a committee of seven individuals, who are respected for their artistic expertise and knowledge in the field of arts. This year’s award recipients are announced on this Camrose Booster cover: For the Arts Champion Award, which recognizes a group, business or individual that has made an extraordinary contribution to the arts in or around the community, the recipient is Bob Bailey. Bob is a talented local musician and a professional educator who has inspired and taught thousands of students to learn how to play a variety of band instruments, individually and in orchestral settings. For the Creator Award, which recognizes the achievements of an individual or group demonstrating, creating, practicing and/or performing art, the recipient is professional artist Steve R. Mitts. His “Stained Glass Curtain” canvas painting on an intricate repurposed wood backdrop captivated the judging team. Steve first painted this acrylic and gel piece in 2003, but transformed the painting into a wonderful new presentation in 2023. Congratulations to Bob and Steve. The Camrose Booster will be publishing a more in-depth feature on both award recipients in a future edition.
INSIDE Who Can I Count On? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Out and About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 and 11 On the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 and 13
NEWS FEATURES Shumka dancers tribute Ukrainian history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Reflections by Bonnie Hutchinson . . . 13
City of Camrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
National Seniors Day, take action on climate change . . . . . . . . 16
Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 to 19
Just Sayin' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 and 22 Central Agencies Realty Inc. 23 and 24
Peewee Buffaloes herd stops Northstars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Photo by Ron Pilger
This year’s Mayor's Arts Award recipients Bob Bailey and Steve R. Mitts with City of Camrose Mayor PJ Stasko.
THIS WEEK'S FLYERS *partial coverage
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