Some of the Society’s young and up-and-coming green thumbs – Seth Leask, Tessa Leask and Lynn Wilde – enjoy examining potential prize-winning selections from the Camrose garden of Janine Carroll.
Gardeners wait with eager anticipation for the annual Camrose & District Horticultural Society Rose City Rose & Lily Show and Tea This year it takes place on Thursday, July 17, from 2 to 5 p m at Camrose Masonic Hall on 48 Street Whether you want to showcase flowers which you have grown, or you simply prefer to enjoy the smell and visual appeal of the best from local gardens, this is a come-to-appreciate-and-admire kind of annual presentation
Entry is by donation to the Society Entry forms for competitors are available at Bea’s Blooms, Pedersen’s Florists, Nest Floral Studio, Camrose Heritage Railway Station & Park and Centra Cam
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Students hone gardening skills at new greenhouse
By Laurel Nadon
A gardening class in the new greenhouse built at École Camrose Composite High School is giving students hands-on experience growing plants themselves. The project began when gardening was put on a list of potential courses students could take, and it turned out to be the top choice among students. Last year, there were 85 more students wanting to take the class than they were able to accommodate.
“We do a very good job of academics, but it’s great to have other areas that kids can explore. They get pretty excited about stuff that grows,” said teacher Trevor Doig, adding that the course teaches the students about patience and providing consistent care. “Lots of the kids have never played in the dirt. I grew up fairly poor and we had gardens to survive. It amazes me that so many people don’t know how to grow things.”
With lots of interest expressed in having a greenhouse, Doig ordered books about building greenhouses, propagation (growing new plants from root cuttings) and botany that Olds College uses in their courses. From September to November 2023, construction classes built the 16’ by 22’ and 14’ high structure. The project came in just under its $10,000 budget, using donated lumber and a donated furnace from the old Chester Ronning School.
“I drew it out on a piece of paper and they said, ‘how do you make wood do that?’ It was a good challenge for the construction classes,” Doig said.
A fashion class, art class, and students Tyson, Mike and Nathan from the SAIL program (for students with physical or mental challenges) also helped with tasks like making macramé
pot holders, pottery, painting pots, building racks, and plumbing. The greenhouse has a hydroponics area that can grow up to 70 plants without soil, as well as aeroponics where water goes up to the top and then dribbles down. The classes have grown herbs, tomatoes, peppers and lettuce using aeroponics to show students the technology used in farming now.
For Grade 10 students Hope Haugen, Pay Lavergne and Jailee McInnes, the course has been teaching them to be gentle with seedlings, ways to grow new plants and about the technology used at industrial greenhouses.
“It’s surprising how different each plant is and what they need for water and fertilizers,” Haugen said. “I think it’s a really unique thing to have a greenhouse and experience growing.”
Lavergne added that she was surprised by how much work is involved in gardening.
“I really like watching the plants grow, starting as a seed and getting bigger and bigger until they’re a beautiful plant,” Lavergne said, that getting to eat tomatoes they’ve grown themselves has also been a plus.
McInnes said she appreciates that gardening is something that anyone can learn.
“I’ve never had a class like this. I think it’s cool that we get to sell them after,” McInnes said, referring to their Mother’s Day sale. Each year, students sell plants to pay for supplies, selling almost 400 plants their first year and adding in houseplants for the second year’s sale.
Only 20 per cent of the course is classroom learning with botany topics such as what makes up good soil, and the rest of the time is
spent in the greenhouse. About 100 students have now had a chance to hone their gardening skills. The first semester students learn about propagating houseplants and bedding plants, with Doig keeping the plants in his office where they can regrow and be ready for the next group of students. The class learns which plants like to regrow in water, soil, or damp vermiculite inside domes. An assignment might be bringing in a plant or cutting from home to share, propagating it, and part of their mark is if the new plant survives. In the second semester, students take care of those propagated plants and also plant seedlings that will grow into bedding plants.
Shane Gau, principal at ÉCCHS, said that the new class, driven by the interests of students and staff, has been a real hit. He noted that Doig was instrumental in the design of the greenhouse, researching the flooring, roofing, insulation and roof angle.
“He has a brilliant mind and a passion for plants and propagation. That will rub off on the students for sure,” Gau said. “There’s a lot of excitement with some of the students who are taking his class. Even when it was -40C outside, we were able to keep a constant temperature in there.”
He added that the students are learning responsibility, how to be committed to a project as well as business aspects. They price the plants to sell, taking into account their expenses for materials.
“I believe it’s a life skill and I like that it brings so many things together,” Gau said. “It’s just another thing that makes our school a special place to be.”
Laurel Nadon, Camrose Booster
École Camrose Composite High School Grade 10 students, from left to right, Jailee McInnes, Hope Haugen and Pay Lavergne are taking a gardening course from teacher Trevor Doig (back) and learning how to propagate plants and grow seedlings. Construction students built the greenhouse in the fall of 2023.
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Are you fixed or growth mindset?
So here we are, enjoying summer days and long summer evenings, and what am I thinking about?
“Fixed versus growth: the two basic mindsets that shape our lives,” by Maria Popova, in her online newsletter.
Sounds like a lot of fun and laughter, right? Okay, I’m being sarcastic.
I’m thinking about research results described by Carol Dweck in Mindset: The New Psychology of Success ***
Dweck describes two mindsets that shape our lives.
The “fixed” mindset believes that we have fixed abilities that we cannot change. “Failure” means we are in some way defective and cannot do anything about it.
The “growth” mindset believes we can change and thrive on challenge. “Failure” means there is an opportunity to stretch our existing abilities.
In a study of hundreds of students, each student was given ten fairly challenging problems. All students were praised – most had done pretty well – but they were given two types of praise.
One group of students was told, “Wow, you got [X many] right. That’s a really good score. You must be smart at this.”
Another group of students was told, “Wow, you got [X many] right. That’s a really good score. You must have worked really hard.”
In other words, some students were praised for their ability and others for their effort.
The researchers found, “The ability praise pushed students right into the fixed mindset… When we gave them a choice, they rejected a challenging new task that they could learn from. They didn’t want to do anything that could expose their flaws. In contrast, when students were praised for effort, 90 percent of them wanted the challenging new task they could learn from.”
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In follow-up parts of the study, four findings emerged.
1. Response to less-than-success: The students were given a harder set of problems in which most students didn’t do so well. The students’ response?
The ability-praised students thought they weren’t so smart after all. Dweck says, “If success meant they were intelligent, then less-than-success meant they were deficient.”
But for the effort-praised students, less-successful results just meant they had to put in more effort. It was not a sign of failure or a reflection of their intellect.
2. Enjoyment: All the students enjoyed the first round of easier questions.
When the questions got more challenging, the abilitypraised students no longer had fun. The effort-praised students still enjoyed the problems. They even said the more challenging, the more fun.
3. Performance: As the questions got harder, effortpraised students had significant improvements in their performance. Ability-praised students got worse, as if they were discouraged by their own success or failure mindset.
4. Honesty: The researchers asked the students to write private letters to their peers describing their experience, including a space to report their scores. Forty percent of the ability-praised students lied about their scores.
Dweck’s comment: “In the fixed mindset, imperfections are shameful – especially if you’re talented – so the students lied them away. What’s so alarming is that we took ordinary children and made them into liars, simply by telling them they were smart.”
Of course results matter. In the work world, when you’re hiring, you want people who are willing to learn new things and who already excel at the skills they need.
A focus on effort, not results.
Perhaps surprisingly, when you focus on effort, that actually improves results.
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I’d love to hear from you. Do you have comments about this column or suggestions for future topics?
E-mail Bonnie@BonnieHutchinson.com and I’ll happily reply within one business day.
Children’s Library
I would like to respond to Margaret Weir Andreassen’s letter which was in response to my previous letters regarding the sexual content in our Children’s Library. I appreciate that she has responded as she is currently listed as a Camrose Library board member, allowing better insight from a decision maker.
Being that my past two letters have been specifically regarding the sexual content in our Children’s Library, discussions on books provided in the adult section of the Library would be irrelevant to my previous letters so I will assume she is referring specifically to the Children’s Library in her comments.
She says, “The freedom to read is a cornerstone of a strong democracy.”
I do not grant unhinged freedom for my children to read whatever they want. This would be true for books, magazines and the internet. They are children.
How is the freedom for my seven year old to read about anal sex and how to masturbate a cornerstone of a strong democracy?
My own right, however, to read what I choose and also to govern what my children read is a cornerstone of democracy. Let’s not confuse an adult’s right to choose what they consume to that of a child’s. “...Mr. Weisser, telling me what I, or others in our community, should read…”
I’m not sure what she is referring to here. This discussion is regarding what is socially appropriate to present to children in a public setting. Not about what adults choose to read or even what they allow their
own children to read. Please do not imply that I said something that I never did.
“Our society will be diminished if we move down the path of censorship.”
No censorship for Children’s Libraries? Zero? This will diminish our society? Does this hold true with books promoting hate? Does this hold true with pornography? I would HOPE that there is some sort of censorship to what is read to children in the Public Library! Or any public setting for that matter!
I, “a vocal minority”, would appreciate some degree of censorship if I am to allow my children to roam freely in a public setting meant for kids!
I did very much appreciate one comment from Margaret’s letter that was on point and very applicable to this discussion.
“There are four copies of It’s Perfectly Normal in the regional system, including one in the Stettler adult non-fiction section”.
Putting books with illustrated sexual intercourse in the adult section of the library instead of the kids. There’s a good idea.
Jakob Weisser Camrose County
By-election candidate
I liked Damien Kurek, and I think I am going to vote for Bonnie Critchley in this by-election.
Hear me out: the Liberal Party is three votes short of a majority right now. Historically they have negotiated with the NDP for those votes and not the Conservative Party. In this specific by-election, a Conservative vote changes nothing, but an Independent conservative can impact federal policy, forcing them
to make compromises to get legislation passed. The NDP did this last time, and now it could be our turn.
I don’t know much about Bonnie aside from that she says she is local, she has conservative views, and will represent the will of us here in Battle RiverCrowfoot. I think that combination is exactly what we need to make Alberta’s needs heard.
That said, feel free to look into her yourself. https:// www.bonniecritchley independent.com/
Mark Warkentin Camrose
Concerned citizen
I am writing this letter in regards to our north side of the tracks. I am wondering what the City has planned for us. As our area is growing, we have 39 new homes going up on the north side, plus a new big apartment going up on 53 Street.
We have the steel plant, Camrose Airport, Whistle Stop, Braim Subdivision, churches, businesses and many dwellings close by and outside of our area.
The concern I have is what if we have a major fire, someone needs an ambulance right away, or need the police to come out for some reason in a hurry?
The concern is the long CP Rail line going by in which the trains have ALL the crossings tied up, so if we need help, nobody can help us as ALL the emergency personnel and equipment is on the south side.
So I’m just wondering what the City has planned for now and the future as we keep growing.
Margaret Sydora Camrose
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster Nordlys Film Festival organizer Mardell Olson donated
Pictured, from left, are Mardell Olson and Channing MacDonald, interim executive director of the Camrose Public Library.
Mike was born in Edmonton and raised on an acreage outside of Beaumont After finishing high school, he began a career in construction, earning his Journeyman Electrician Cer tificate and Red Seal designation in 2013. He returned to school in 2017, studying communications at MacEwan University before earning his JD from the University of Alber ta in 2025. In addition to English, Mike speaks conversational French and beginner level Por tuguese. Mike is currently working at the firm’s Camrose office in the areas of family law, civil litigation, real estate conveyancing and estate planning.
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• UGG celebrated the grand opening of its new $10 million high-throughput elevator, located three kilometres south of the Highways 13 and 56 junction. Gerald Pilger, Chair of the Camrose Member Advisory Group was the emcee of the for mal portion of the Grand Opening event. Derek Green helped Ted Allen, Chair man of the UGG Board of Directors and Airie DeHeer, Facility Manager, cut a ribbon to officially open the facility. A third generation far mer in the Camrose area, Eugene Kaser, assisted by Mr. DeHeer, dumped a ceremonial first load of grain into the elevator. Kaser’s father, John Kaser, dumped the first ceremonial load at the UGG Camrose Number Two Elevator in 1966.
• Alan D. Fielding of Camrose won the “Everyone Reads the Booster” weekly contest with a photo of Martin Giesen, Harry Prest and Roger Milbrandt reading the Booster under the sign of “La Casa De Al” bar and restaurant located in Varadero, Cuba. The facility was once owned by the notorious Al Capone
• W inners of the Neighbourhood Youth Centre Canada Day Duck Race received their winnings from NYC Executive Director Rees James and Race Coordinator Tracy Muhlbach Jackie Marcinkoski’s duck crossed the finish line first, winning her $1,000. The second place duck won Vinny Lassesen $500, while the third place duck won $250 for Sue Storvick.
• Dr. Ar ne Peterson received the Gavel of Authority and assumed the position of President of the Camrose Rotary Club from Glen Lett, who led the organization during the 1974-75 year. Mr. Lett in tur n received his Past-President’s plaque from Program Chair man Crawford Ferguson.
• Clare Rudosky of Camrose Stationery (1973) Ltd. presented a desk set to the City of Camrose which was accepted by Mayor R.P. Swanson. Camrose Stationery provided the fur niture for the new Council Chamber. In making the presentation, Mr Rudosky noted that the desk set, which would enhance the Mayor’s table, included a clock, which should serve to inhibit lengthy meetings.
• Bob Laun, President of Camrose and District Jaycees, presented a $200 cheque to Bill Lamb, Chair man of the Camrose Chamber of Commerce Jaywalkers’ Jamboree Committee. The donation was to help with the expenses of running Jaywalkers’ Jamboree, an annual 2-day fun and bargain event, sponsored by the Chamber
LIONS HOSPICE
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Camrose Swans and Roses Lions Club donated the proceeds from their greenhouse raffle to the Hospice Society of Camrose and District (HSCD). The amount of $3,339 was presented to Lorraine Badry, volunteer coordinator at HSCD. Pictured, from left, are Lions Club president Ken Dobos, Lorraine from the HSCD, Lions Club greenhouse raffle coordinator Wade Borgel, greenhouse raffle winner Narda McLeod and Lions Club member Gary Cunningham.
CAMROSE CONSTITUENCY 2025
DOOR KNOCKING
SCHEDULE
July 4 10am to 6pm - Bashaw
July 5 12 to 8pm - Camrose
July 10 10am to 6pm - Camrose
July 11 1 to 8pm - Tofield
July 16 10am to 6pm - Tofield
July 17 12 to 8pm - Forestburg
July 18 10am to 6pm - Lougheed & Sedgwick
July 19 10am to 6pm - Killam to Strome
July 21 10am to 6pm - Daysland
Summer is block party time
By Nadine Leming Simple Connections,
Stronger Neighbourhoods is an initiative that aims to build healthy communities, creating a sense of belonging and safety in ways that are welcoming.
The intention is to help individuals build relationships to enhance physical and mental health. Out of this initiative comes a smaller project promoting new block party kits.
The goal of the block party kits is to provide an opportunity for neighbourhoods to get together and meet each other in a way that is fun while working together to build community.
Block parties are a
July 22 10am to 6pm - Meeting Creek, Edberg, Rosalind, and Bawlf
July 23 10am to 6pm - Viking
July 24 10am to 6pm - Camrose
July 25 1pm to 6pm - Ryley, Holden & Bruce
July 30 10am to 6pm - Camrose
August 5-7 10am to 6pm - Camrose
August 13 10am to 6pm - Camrose
August 15 10am to 6pm - Camrose
August 22-23 1pm to 8pm - Camrose
way to form relationships among people in your area. As these relationships and friendships grow, it results in a safe, more caring neighbourhood.
Tammy Richard, mental health promotion and addiction prevention facilitator with Recovery Alberta, said, “ We applied for and received grant monies to purchase all the materials for these summer kits. The block party activity kits include a variety of equipment for all age groups to encourage activity and friendship connections.”
Each kit includes games and sporting equipment, an icebreaker activity, name tags and a block party planning
guide.
Richard continued, “The kits have been donated to the Camrose Public Library and can accessed with your Parkland Regional Library card. Library cards are free for residents in both the City and County of Camrose. In addition to block party kits, further games are also available to borrow from the library.”
This block party project is supported by the City of Camrose and has a webpage dedicated to the importance of making neighbourhood connections. The Camrose and District FCSS, and Welcome Camrose are also promoting and advertising these
kits. The long term goal is that this program will run for years to come. The current kits available promote summer block parties. Additional kits are in the works with winter themed materials to provide opportunities throughout the year to make meaningful connections.
Richard concluded, “Our hope for this project is to build a healthy community, one neighbourhood at a time.”
Continuing to focus on healthcare
By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency
Some of the most common concerns Albertans have with our health care system are wait times, staff shortages, and a lack of local decision-making. Albertans are tired of bureaucracy getting in the way of common-sense solutions, and they’re right to be.
That’s why your Alberta government is making fundamental changes in how health care is delivered across our province. We’re shifting away from a one-size fits all system run from far-away offices, and we’re putting real decision-making power where it belongs, in the hands of the dedicated staff who run our hospitals.
Beginning in fall 2025, with full implementation expected by summer 2026, hospitals in Alberta will operate under hospital-based leadership. This means key decisions like hiring frontline staff, managing supplies, and responding to local challenges, will be made directly by hospital teams working on-site.
United Conservatives are proud to represent nearly every rural community and small town in Alberta. We know what works in Calgary might not work in Camrose, Tofield, Viking or Killam. Our communities are as unique and diverse as the hardworking Albertans that call them home, empowering them to act quickly and decisively will mean better care and less waiting.
This is about more than just convenience, it’s also about improving outcomes. Health care workers and patients have made it clear; the current system is too slow, too complicated, and too top-down. We’ve experienced this firsthand in our Camrose Constituency.
By reducing bureaucracy and empowering local leaders, United Conservatives are delivering real, lasting improvements for Alberta families. Thank you to our local Doctors, Nurses, Administrators, and the rest of the healthcare teams for the work you have done and continue to do.
Respecting taxpayers’ dollars is a top priority of Alberta’s government. We recently introduced meaningful tax cuts to save individuals $750 and two-income families up to $1,500. And we’re making health care more efficient by eliminating administrative waste and focusing resources where they matter the most.
While the federal government continues to stand in the way of Alberta’s economic growth, United Conservatives remain focused on real action that makes life better for families — whether it’s cutting taxes, creating jobs, standing up to Ottawa, or refocusing our health care system.
I’ll soon be starting another door knocking campaign throughout the Camrose Constituency and look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Contact my office if you require my assistance. A reminder that I am a commissioner of oaths and a notary public and provide the service free for constituents.
You can contact Jackie Lovely, Camrose MLA, at Constituency Office, 104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. Tel: 780-672-0000, camrose@assembly.ab.ca or at Legislature Office, 6th Floor, 9820-107 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7.
City updates water restrictions
By Adan Shaikh
At the City Council meeting on July 7, council decided to update the Water Restrictions Bylaws to make the water conservation efforts more effective during periods of drought.
Bylaw 3378-25, approved unanimously by council on July 7, introduces a four-stage framework that replaces the city’s former Water Conservation/Water Use Bylaw and accompanying policy.
The new approach outlines when and how residents must limit water use, depending on local conditions.
Each stage brings progressively tighter restrictions, intended to protect the city’s water supply while giving citizens time to adapt.
Stage 0
This stage would mark a water restriction watch, which means there will be no restrictions in place but residents will be encouraged to be mindful of their water usage.
Stage 1
This is the warning stage, the stage City of Camrose is currently in. Watering the lawn is limited to specific days and times based on the resident’s address.
For example, someone who lives at an even numbered home would water their lawn on an even num-
ber day. The lawns should only be watered between the hours of 6 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 11 p.m. Sprinklers, pools with a capacity if 1,000 litres and water toys can still be used but decorative features such as water fountains must be turned off.
Stage 2
All non-essential outdoor water use would be prohibited in this critical stage. Including sprinklers, lawn watering and car washing. Gardens may be watered by hand with a can or a hose with a springloaded nozzle.
Stage 3
In this emergency stage all outdoor water usage would be prohibited and bulk water sales would also be suspended. The restrictions will not apply to water sourced from rain barrels or other water storage methods. Penalties for not com-
plying with the water restrictions can range from $1,000 to $10,000 depending on the stage of restrictions.
City facilities, including municipal parks, pools and golf courses will follow the same restrictions as the general public throughout each stage. Limited exemptions apply in stages 1 through 3, including for essential services and the establishment of new sod. The updated bylaw was drafted in response to public feedback following last summer’s restrictions and supports the city’s Municipal Development Plan, which encourages sustainable water practices.
For more information visit www.camrose.ca.
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster Driedmeat Lake is currently the main water source for the City of Camrose.
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Hawkins shares music from her past success
By Murray Green
Grammy nominated recording artist Sophie B. Hawkins will be making a stop in Camrose on her Canadian tour celebrating 30 years of the album Whaler.
She will be at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on October 17 at 7:30 p.m.
New York singer Sophie will be bringing her signature blend of raw emotion and musical virtuosity to Camrose.
She has maintained a devoted Canadian following throughout her threedecade career.
This tour coincides with the 30th anniversary celebration of her groundbreaking album and the upcoming release Whaler Re-emerging this October.
Sophie exploded onto the music scenic with her debut platinum-selling Tongues and Tails with its provocative hit, “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover” which dominated Canadian radio in the ‘90s.
She has consistently pushed musical boundaries, while maintaining an authentic connection with audiences across North America.
“Whaler was an incred-
ibly adventurous time of my life,” Sophie reflected. “Making my second record in London, meeting my teenage inspirations–it was living a dream I’d imagined since childhood. Bringing these songs to Canadian audiences feels like coming full circle and I’m thrilled to be returning to Canada.”
Sophie is joining forces with fellow artist Paula Cole for what promises to be an unforgettable musical experience across Canada.
Beyond her musical achievements, Sophie has left an indelible mark across multiple creative platforms.
Question:
Ask the CITY
“Why is a Water Restrictions Bylaw needed and how does it affect residents?”
Answer:
The City of Camrose updated its Water Restrictions Bylaw to simplify the list of water use activities that are restricted at each stage. This bylaw is primarily intended to encourage water conservation practices. It outlines a staged approach to water restrictions, triggered by declining storage levels in Driedmeat Lake, to help ensure a reliable water supply for all residents and regional customers.
Water conservation is essential to protect our community’s access to clean, safe water, especially during periods of low flow in the Battle River or extended periods of hot, dry weather. This risk increases if we experience successive years of drought. The bylaw allows the City to declare a “state of water shortage” and implement different levels of restrictions.
Stage 0 – Watch: No restrictions, but residents are encouraged to conserve.
Stage 1 – Warning: Lawn watering is limited to specific days and times based on address; decorative water features must be turned off.
Stage 2 – Critical: All non-essential outdoor potable water use is prohibited, including lawn watering, car washing, and recreational sprinklers.
Stage 3 – Emergency: All outdoor potable water use is banned, and bulk water sales are suspended.
The City will also work directly with regional customers to impose water restrictions consistent with the response targets outlined for each stage in the bylaw and will follow its administrative policy that guides the City’s operational water use during the various restriction stages.
This bylaw reflects the City’s commitment to responsible water stewardship. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and do their part to conserve water. For more details, visit www.camrose.ca.
Have a question for the City? Email them to The Camrose Booster at news@camrosebooster.com
Upcoming shows at Lougheed Centre
By Murray Green
The Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre has a great line-up planned.
Soul Man will feature the music of Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Sam Cooke, Bill Withers, Otis Redding, Percy Sledge and Edwin Starr performed by Lee Siegel on September 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Melody McArthur will be part of the Cabaret Series with her show on September 19 at 7:30 p.m. She is a versatile artist, but slides into the Indigenous country genre. Melody was in Camrose before as the lead in the show Bear Grease
“If you remember, she can sing. She is currently in New York doing an off Broadway run that goes until she comes here. I believe she is from Wetaskiwin,” said manager Nick Beach.
Listen to the music of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen in The Untold Love Story at the Lougheed on October 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Dana Wylie, a favourite at the Bailey Blues events, is back with the sounds of Canadian icon, Mitchell.
The Joy is a show from Juno-nominated musician and acclaimed theatre creator Brendan McLeod on October 8 to 11 at 7 p.m. He talks about the first 500 songs his newborn heard.
The team of Paula Cole and Sophie B. Hawkins will be performing a concert on October 17 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Grammy winner Cole reached stardom with her hit “I Don’t Wanna Wait” that is known as the television show Dawson’s Creek theme song. Hawkins had hits with songs “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover” and “As I Lay Me Down.”
Kris Johnson P.Eng., General Manager Infrastructure
Ask the CHIEF A
Dean LaGrange
Chief of Police Camrose Police
Ser vice
Question:
With the upcoming Big Valley Jamboree, what should people be aware of in terms of public safety on site and around the City?
Answer:
For the August long weekend and BVJ, the Camrose Police Service provides normal policing services to the City, and also temporarily sets up a separate dispatch/police station for the 24/7 policing of the BVJ site. Camrose Police officers are augmented by Calgary Police officers to provide this service, which is paid for entirely by the promoters of BVJ. All regular Criminal Code, Provincial Statues and Bylaws offences are still in effect whether on site or in the City. In keeping with the past 20-plus years of BVJ history, the Camrose Police Service is committed to ensuring a safe environment for visitors and citizens alike.
Have a question for the Chief? Email them to The Camrose Booster at news@camrosebooster.com.
DEATHS
Jose Arqueros of Edmonton, formerly of Chile, passed away on June 24, at 80 years of age.
Robert “Bob” James Beattie of Camrose, formerly of Ryley, passed away on July 5, at the age of 96 years.
Dorothy Geraldine Lysons of Camrose, former-
ly of Red Deer and Jarrow, passed away on July 6, at 96 years of age.
Maxine Madden of Camrose, passed away on July 7, at 72 years of age.
Donna Marie Meyer of Daysland, passed away on July 9, at 77 years of age.
Sylvia Gladys EngenEspe of Red Deer, formerly of Camrose, passed away on July 10, at 96 years of age.
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LAND USE BYLAW #3222-22 Development Permit #DP2025-
0162
–Variance
Th e Ci ty of Camrose Deve lopmen t Au thorit y ha s received an applicatio n for variance for th e construction of an uncove re d deck Th e variance reques t woul d permit an encroachment of 0.54 m in to th e maximu m projec tion 1. 5m fron t yard setback, locate d within th e R1 – Low Densit y Residentia l District at : Lo t 32 , Bl oc k 5, Plan 76 22178: 42 06 -75 St re et , Camrose, AB
For fu rt he r in fo rmation, or any person(s) having comments of suppor t or objectio n may cont ac t Pl anning & Deve lopmen t Se rv ices , 5204 -50 Avenue Camrose, AB T4V 0S 8
Te l: 78 0.672.4428 Fax: 78 0.672.6316 or Email: planning@cam ro se.c a by July 21, 2025 , at 4:30 p.m. Wr it ten co rrespondence shal l includ e name addres s an d re ason for suppor t or objection.
2025 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Special (Mail-In) Ballots
A Special Ballot (Mail-In) is availabl e for eligible vote rs wh o are re gistered an d listed on th e Pe rmanen t Electors Register an d unable to vote during Ad vanc e Voting or on Election Day.
An eligible vote r must submit a reques t to th e Returning Of fice r for a special ballot . Requests for Special Ballot s ca n only be submit ted from Frid ay, August 1, 2025 unti l 4:30 p. m. on Tu esday, Octobe r 14 , 2025
Ap plications for a Special Ballot may be made by any on e of th e follow in g methods:
• By emai l to elections@cam ro se.c a
• Te lephone: 78 0- 672- 4426
• In person at Ci ty Hall
Th e Reques t for Special Ballot Packag e Ap plicatio n is availabl e by cont acting th e Returning Of fice r or on th e Ci ty ’s webs ite at www.c am ro se.c a/election
Eligible vote rs requesting a Special Ballot are required to ma ke th e reques t using th e Reques t for Special Ballot Packag e (For m 22). Th e reques t cannot be made by anothe r individual on th e eligible vote r’s behalf
Su bmit Yo ur Comple te d Specia l Ba llot
Special Ballot packages will be issued to eligible applicants af ter No mination Day (September 22, 2025). Step-by- step instructions will be included in th e Special Ballot package.
Eligible vote rs must submit th e complete d Special Ballot
Pack ag e to th e Returning Of fice r at Ci ty Hall (5204-50 Avenue) no la ter than 4:30 p. m. on Frid ay, Octobe r 17, 2025
Please Note : Special Ballot Packages that are incorrec t, incomplete or received af ter 4:30 p.m. on Fr iday, Octobe r 17, 2025 , will not be a ccepted or counted. Special Ballot s will not be a ccepted at Ad vanc e Vote or Election Day St ations
If you have any questions rega rd in g Special Ballot s or th e Municipal Election, please cont ac t: Brianne Hillso n – Returning Of fice r Ci ty of Camrose, 52 04 -50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S 8 elections@cam ro se.c a 78 0- 672- 4426
We are currently in Stage 1 of our 4-stage water shortage response plan. The following MANDATORY water restrictions are in place
•Lawns may only be watered between 6AM to 9AM and 7PM to 11PM.
Odd-numbered houses may water only on odd-numbered days
Even-numbered houses may water only on even-numbered days
• Only hand watering with a watering can or hose with trigger nozzle is allowed for flower and vegetable gardens.
• Sprinklers and water toys may be used for recreational purposes by children as long as children are actively playing, including a pool with a capacity not more than 1,000 litres.
• Decorative outdoor water features must be turned o Stage 1 includes exemptions for newly laid sod.
For more information about water conservation or the water shortage stage restrictions, please visit www camrose.ca/WaterShortage
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Camrose Environmental Protection and
Enhancement Ac t
Notice of Application
In accordance with th e Envi ro nmental Protection an d Enhancemen t Ac t, th e Ci ty of Camrose ha s applie d to Al be rt a Envi ro nmen t an d Park s for a renewal of an ex isting a pproval to operate a wastewater system Th e Camrose wastewater system consists of a wastewater treatment plan t an d a wastewater collection system Th e wastewater treatment plan t ha s an aerate d lagoon an d moving be d biof il m re acto r (MBBR ) combined tert ia ry treatment proces s. Th e trea ted wa stewater is discharged continuously from Ma rc h to Nove mber to Camrose Creek that fl ows to th e Ba tt le Ri ve r. Th e wastewater treatment plan t is locate d at E 1/2 of Sectio n 21 an d W ½ of Sectio n 22, Tow nship 46 , Rang e 20, We st of th e 4t h Meridian in th e Ci ty of Camrose.
A di re ctly af fe cted person may prov id e inpu t in to cert ai n regulato ry decisions, as allowed by th e Envi ro nmental Protection an d Enhancemen t Ac t (section 73). Specif ic ally any person wh o is di re ctly af fe cted by this applicatio n may submit a writ ten stat emen t of concer n within 30 days of th e da te of this notice to:
Envi ro nmen t an d Protected Area s Regulato ry Assuranc e Sectio n A pproval s Unit 5t h Floo r, Sout h Petroleum Plaz a, 9915 -108 St reet , EDMONTON , AB T5K 2G 8 Email: epa.epeaapplications@g ov.a b.ca
Th e writ ten stat emen t of concer n should includ e th e followin g in fo rmatio n to be assu re d it ca n be considered:
• Th e applicatio n number 025-481.
• Describe concerns that are relevant to ma tter s regulated by th e Envi ro nmental Protection an d Enhancemen t Ac t.
• Ex plai n how th e fi le r of th e concer n will be di re ctly af fe cted by th e activities pro posed in th e application.
• Prov id e th e legal land location of th e land ow ne d or used by th e fi le r where th e concerns describe d are believed to be applicable
• St ate th e dis ta nc e be twee n th e land ow ne d or used by th e fi le r an d th e site in th e application.
• Cont ac t in fo rmatio n includin g th e full name an d mailing addres s of th e fi le r. Please prov id e a telephon e number and/or emai l addres s for ease of cont ac t.
Envi ro nmen t an d Protected Area s will review each writ ten stat emen t of concern, seek mo re in fo rmatio n if needed , an d concerns that are relevant to th e applicatio n an d for wh ic h th e Di re ctor ha s delegate d authorit y to addres s in th e decision on th e application, will be considered in th e technica l review of th e application. Th e Public Notice of this applicatio n will also be poste d on th e Depa rt ment ’s webs ite at ht tps: //av w. albe rt a.ca/P ublicNoticesViewer.a spx.
St atements of concer n submit ted re ga rd in g this applicatio n are public record s wh ic h are a ccessible by th e public an d th e applicant. Failure to fi le a stat emen t of concer n may af fe ct th e right to fi le a Notice of Ap peal with th e Envi ro nmental Ap peal s Board.
Copies of th e applicatio n an d additional in fo rmatio n ca n be obta ined from: Ci ty of Camrose At tent ion: Malcolm Boyd , Ci ty Manage r 5204 -50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S 8 Te lephone: 78 0.678. 3027 Fax: 78 0.672.4269 Email: mboyd@camrose.ca
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN G Proposed Bylaw 3380 -25
Pursuant to th e prov isions of th e Municipal Gove rnment Act, Sectio n 60 6 of th e Revi se d St atutes of Al be rt a an d amendments thereto, PUBLIC NOTICE is he re by gi ve n that Counci l of th e Ci ty of Camrose gave fi rs t reading to Bylaw 33 80 -25 on July 7, 2025
Th e purpos e of th e pro posed Bylaw is to clos e a po rt io n of ro ad right- of-way adjacent to Lot 6, 7, Bl ock G, Plan 5590S. Th e po rt io n of road right- of-way pro posed to be closed exceed s th e area required to maintain back-alley a ccess an d local traf fic circulat io n.
A Public Hearing is scheduled to be held as follow s:
Date : August 11, 2025
Time : 5: 00 pm
Place: Camros e Ci ty Hall , 52 04-5 0 Avenue , Camrose, AB
Any person(s) wh o have an inte re st rega rd in g th e passing of Bylaw 33 80 -25 are encouraged to at tend th e Public Hearin g in person or vi rt uall y to stat e their suppor t or objections Any writ ten su bmission s to be considered by Ci ty Counci l are re quired to be submit ted no la ter than July 30 , 2025 , at 4: 00 pm by mail /e mail to:
Ci ty of Camrose, Legislative Se rv ices 5204 -50 Avenue, Camrose, AB , T4V 0S 8 or by emai l to: legser vices@cam ro se.c a
Please be advi se d that any correspondence submit ted to th e Ci ty on this notice will form pa rt of th e public record an d will appear on th e Ci ty ’s webs ite as pa rt of th e meetin g agenda Th e Ci ty consider s th e author ’s comments relevant to th e Counci l’s consideratio n of this ma tter an d will publis h this personal in fo rmation.
Notice is he re by gi ve n that Counci l may therea fter, withou t fu rt he r notice, procee d with fi na l a pproval of Bylaw 33 80 -25 at th e regular Counci l Meetin g on Augu st 11, 2025 . For additional in fo rmation, cont ac t Fr ancisc a Fredericks , Long Rang e Pl anne r, Te l. 78 0.672.4428 or Emai l to ff re dericks@cam ro se.c a.
Po rt io n of Underutilize d Road way to be closed:
You asked, we listened. Based on your feedback, we’ve simplified our water restriction stages to make them easier to follow and understand.
MANDATORY
Voluntary water conservation is recommended.
•Lawns may only be watered between 6AM to 9AM and 7PM to 11PM
Odd-numbered houses may only water on odd-numbered days
Even-numbered houses may only water on even-numbered days
• Flowerbeds and gardens may be watered manually at any time from a watering can or hose with nozzle device.
• Sprinklers and water toys for children may be used recreationally, including a pool with a capacity of no more than 1000 litres
• Decorative outdoor water features must be turned o
Exemptions for newly laid sod*
All non-essestial outdoor Potable water use is prohibited, including but not limited to:
•Watering of lawns
•Washing cars
•Washing sidewalks or driveways
•Washing fences or exteriors of buildings
•Recreational use of sprinklers and water toys
• Filling or refilling of swimming pools
Flowerbeds and gardens may be watered manually at any time from a watering can or hose with nozzle device.
Exemptions for newly laid sod*
• All outdoor Potable water use is PROHIBITED
• Bulk water sales are suspended.
*Exemptions for newly laid sod during STAGE 1 & STAGE
By Adan Shaikh
It is one thing to find a Ford Model A Roadster Pickup from 1928, but it is another to rebuild one completely out of wood.
Cabinet maker Neil Musgrave from Two Hills brought his fully functional, wooden creation to the Camrose Cruisers show on July 5, amazing everyone with his craftsmanship–a classic Ford Model A made entirely out of wood.
Musgrave spent three years and more than 2,800 hours constructing the vehicle, using an estimated 4,000 feet of cherry wood.
“I had the original metal truck and I basically copied the metal body to a cherry wood car. I am a cabinetmaker by trade, and I wanted something different to do. I thought anyone can build boxes, I want a challenge,” shared Musgrave.
The vehicle is a 1 to 1 scale replica, complete with the original Ford Model A drivetrain. It runs on a 200.5-cubic inch flathead four-cylinder L-head engine, which produces 40 horsepower.
The transmission is a three-speed sliding gear manual with a singlespeed reverse, typical of the Model A’s early, unsynchronized design.
The replica is mounted on 1935 Ford 16-inch wire
Musgrave built a 1928 Ford Model A out of cherry wood
Neil Musgrave has spent the last few years
wheels with Firestone bias-ply whitewall tires,
4.50/4.75-16 in the front and 6.50-16 at the back. Musgrave said the most challenging part of
FUN FACTS
According to Ford, the Model A, was the first Ford vehicle to carry the now-famous blue oval logo on its grille.
It was also the first low-priced car to offer a Triplex shatterproof safety windshield and hydraulic shock absorbers, which was a major advancement at the time.
From 1927 to 1931, Ford manufactured approximately 4.8 million Model As across nine body styles, making it one of the best-selling cars of its era.
The flathead 3.3-litre four-cylinder engine delivered around 40 hp, allowing top speeds of 55 to 65 mph, which was unusual for affordable cars in the late 1920s.
The Model A was the first Ford to use familiar driver controls–clutch, brake pedals, a gearshift, throttle, and spark-advance lever–moving away from Model T’s unconventional layout.
With around five million produced, many spare parts remain available today, making the Model A a popular and achievable restoration project for vintage-car enthusiasts.
the build was shaping the vehicle’s curved fenders.
“The most challenging part were the front fenders with the compound curves,” he said.
“We had to steam the wood for all the curved pieces. We made little strips of quarter-inch by three-eighths wood and we steamed every piece one by one and glued them on one by one.”
The car can reach speeds of 30 to 40 miles per hour.
The Camrose show was the first public event for the wooden replica this year. Musgrave plans to attend the Radium Car Show in the fall and is organizing a local show in Two Hills himself.
The original Ford Model A, introduced in 1927 to replace the aging Model T, was a significant advancement in engineering and design.
The 1928 Roadster Pickup offered a combination of practical utility
and refined styling, which helped it gain popularity across North America.
Musgrave’s wooden version does a magnificent job of preserving the pro -
portions and style of the original while offering a rare example of traditional woodworking skill applied to automotive restoration.
WOODEN CAR
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster
building a drivable wooden replica of the 1928 Ford Model A Roadster.
Vikings players bring home gold
By Nadine Leming
It’s been a successful season for outdoor community soccer for the Camrose Vikings. Recently, the U19 boys’ team won gold at provincials in Leduc, July 4 to 6. According to Jared Litvak, who’s been coaching soccer for close to 10 years, he’s very proud of this team.
“I’ve coached most of these boys since they were under 10 years old when they used to play religiously at school, through the winter, whenever they got the opportunity at a high level.”
He talked about these young men as great athletes now going to university and working in the community, he saw an opportunity to bring many of them back to his U19 team recognizing that they were good people.
He referred to one particular player, Ameen Aboughoshe, as a special talent and person with natural leadership skills. Once he had him on board to play this season, the rest of the team came together quickly.
From the beginning of the season, it was a goal to be able to compete with Lakeland United which has set a high bar for other teams to achieve.
Litvak talked about how his team was excited about playing in Provincials, playing Lakeland in the first game of four in the tournament.
The U19 had something to prove as Lakeland beat them in their own tournament 6-1.
“I was able to see how
we matched up and was able to make some adjustments.”
Lakeland took an early lead, but the Vikings came back in the last play of the game when the Vikings took the lead, but the referee called the goal offside, so the game ended in a tie.
With three games left in the tournament there was still plenty of soccer to play, beating Olds 11-1 in the final game giving the Vikings a 2 goal differential over Lakeland to take home the gold medal. The team was super determined to win this tournament and their hard work and dedication paid off.
One of Litvak’s proudest moments from this past season was being able to coach two of his sons as well as Ameen. This experience has bonded him with this team for a lifetime. He added, “Coaching at the community level is a good way to bond with your kids”.
With two more boys ages 10 and 13 in soccer, he hopes this will continue on for a few years.
U13 Tier 3 boys, led by Coach Yaremcio, won gold in league finals on July 9. They were down by one until two minutes left in the game and then tied it up, forcing a shoot out for the win.
The next step for the U13 team is to play well enough in the provincial qualifiers to make provincials in August.
Ed Schroede r
Submitted
The U19 team won gold in the provincials against Olds under coach Jared Litvak.
Submitted
The U13 team won gold against Lacombe in league championship under coach Yaremcio.
Keeping up with car care
Submitted
Keeping your car running smoothly involves regular maintenance and care.
Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for the recommended maintenance schedule.
This typically includes tasks such as oil changes, fluid checks, filter replacements, tire rotations, and other routine inspections. Adhering to the manufacturer’s recommendations helps ensure that your vehicle operates efficiently and minimizes the risk of breakdowns.
Routinely check the levels of essential fluids in your vehicle, including engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and power steering fluid. Low fluid levels can lead to engine damage or other mechanical issues. Top off fluids as needed and address any leaks promptly.
Maintain the correct tire pressure as specified in your vehicle’s owner’s manual. Check tire pressure regularly, including the spare tire and inflate them to the recommended PSI.
Rotate your tires regularly to ensure even wear and extend their lifespan. Additionally, have your tires professionally aligned as needed to prevent uneven tire wear and maintain proper handling and stability.
Regularly inspect and replace your vehicle’s air filters, including the engine air filter and cabin air filter. Clean air filters improve engine performance, fuel efficiency and interior air quality.
Monitor the temperature gauge on your dashboard and address any signs of overheating immediately. Inspect the cooling system regularly, including the radiator, hoses/coolant levels and replace coolant as recommended by the manufacturer.
Avoid aggressive driving habits such as sudden acceleration, hard braking, and high-speed maneuvers. Whenever possible, park your vehicle in a garage or shaded area to protect it from extreme temperatures, sunlight and weather elements. Pay attention to any warning signs or unusual noises from your vehicle, such as dashboard warning lights, grinding brakes, or strange engine sounds. Wash your car regularly to remove dirt, debris and corrosive substances that can damage the paint and undercarriage.
BRUCE, Marvin
1930 ~ 2025
In the words of Marvin, “I’ve had a wonderful life!” Marvin was born on July 22, 1930, and passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 94 years. He’d been really looking forward to his 95th birthday festivities in Calgary with his family, including a Blue Jays watch party as he was a true fan. He was deeply loved and will be deeply missed.
Marvin was raised on a farm near Bawlf, Alberta, and was the oldest of the six children born to John and Sophia Bruce. Although he left the farm to attend school in Camrose for Grade 10, he always loved a drive in the countryside to check out the fields.
Marvin spent his whole career in Education. He started teaching in a one-room schoolhouse in 1949. He taught at Dodds, Ryley and Tofield, and served as the Superintendent of Schools of both Killam School Division and the County of Beaver. He ended his career as Director of Alberta Education in Lethbridge, and later Red Deer, retiring in 1987 after thirty-five years. He then served as Executive Director of CASS, now the College of Alberta School Superintendents, from 1987 to 1992.
Marvin loved sports his whole life, including baseball, golfing and curling, both playing and watching. He volunteered with the Kiwanis Clubs in both Lethbridge and Red Deer, serving in retirement as Chairman of the Red Deer Twilight Homes Foundation for years and helping numerous fundraising organizations.
Marvin and Karen (Enghoj) were married for fifty years before her passing in 2013. They had three daughters Sonja Bruce (Roger), Marilyn Ablett (Terry), and Gail Smith (Darren). Marvin had three grandchildren whom he adored Andrew Dion, and Megan and Erin Ablett. He was predeceased by his parents; and his siblings Eleanor, Elmer, Roger, Merlin and Janet.
Our family would like to thank his extensive circle of friends for the wonderful friendships you had with our Dad over the years. It meant the world to him. We would like to thank the wonderful staff and the fellow residents at Optima Inglewood for making his last seven years so enjoyable. We would also like to thank the caring and compassionate staff at the Innisfail Health Centre for taking such good care of him in his last few days.
A Celebration of Marvin’s Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287-67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta, on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. For those unable to attend the Celebration of Life, please go to www.parklandfuneralhome.com and click on the Live Stream button just prior to 1:00 p.m.
If desired, Memorial Donations in Marvin’s honour can be made to the Red Deer Twilight Homes Foundation online at www. canadahelps.org or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www. parklandfuneralhome.com
Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287-67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer 403.340.4040
In loving memory of Linda Kovlaske-Moisley
January 9, 1947 ~ July 12, 2021
Four years have passed since my dear wife and best friend went away.
How well I remember that sad and weary day.
To hear your voice and see you smile
To sit with you and talk awhile
To be together in the same old way would be my greatest wish today.
My heart still aches with sadness and tears still flow
What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.
My thoughts are always with you
The empty spot in my heart no one else can ever fill
In life I loved you dearly, in death I always will. Love does not end simply because you are gone.
Your loving husband Frank
Jim Cunningham
Former longtime Camrose businessman Jim Cunningham, of Smithers, BC, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the age of 88. Jim’s Celebration of Life will be held on August 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Smithers Evangelical Free Church.
Donna Marie Meyer
May 26, 1948 ~ July 9, 2025
Donna Marie Meyer of Daysland, Alberta, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age of 77 years.
No formal service will be held.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com
Phone 780-672-2121
“Dedicated service since 1906”
In loving memory of Ellen Graham who passed away on July 18, 1994
Softly the leaves of memory fall
Gently we gather and treasure them all. Unseen, unheard, she is always near, Still loved and missed and very dear. Remembered and sadly missed by your loving family
Dorothy Geraldine Lysons
November 17, 1928 ~ July 6, 2025
Dorothy was born in Viking, Alberta, to Florence and Harold Whidden. She grew up on the family farm near Jarrow, Alberta, with her five siblings Margaret, Jean, Gordon, Harold and Alwyn. Dorothy would often speak fondly of her close-knit family and a busy farm life. She attended Batts School, Irma High School and Crescent Heights High School, Calgary. Her 1946 Bugle Yearbook states “Hails from Jarrow – is quiet and industrious. Hopes to complete matric this year; finds her math difficult; likes languages.”
Later that year, she married Merle Knudson and their family grew with daughter Iona (April 5, 1949) and Lyle (November 1, 1953).
In the mid-1950s, the family moved from their farm near Irma to Red Deer, where Dorothy and Merle trained as Psychiatric Nurses at the Provincial Training School. That desire to be a caregiver continued after Dorothy became a widow and single mother in 1966. In 1970, she graduated from the first two-year Nursing Program at Red Deer College. During her nursing career, Dorothy worked at Colonel Belcher, Calgary; Links Clinic, Edmonton; and St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose. Continuing her zest for learning, Dorothy took courses in Reiki and Therapeutic Touch to enhance her caregiving skills.
Dorothy married Brooks Lysons in 1974, and enjoyed times spent with his sons Art (Elaine) and Jim (Connie) and grandchildren. They also enjoyed several years of travelling together to Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, England and winters on Vancouver Island. Some local hobby farming ensued during this time as well.
In 1985, Dorothy settled in Camrose, where she resided until her recent passing in St. Mary’s Hospital. Dorothy soon built a large group of lifelong friends in Camrose, where her faith community was always an important part of her life. Volunteering at the Railway Station, Habitat for Humanity, and Camrose Music Festival provided great satisfaction and sense of purpose. Always a lover of nature, Dorothy tended her beautiful flower garden which always seemed to be in full bloom. And she couldn’t get enough time in her motorhome with grandchildren or friends, travelling in parts of Canada and even Alaska, visiting other family members or exploring new sights. International travel, including river cruises, took her to the Holy Land, Holland, Belgium, France and China. Sewing clothes and quilting were great hobbies for Dorothy, who also loved to entertain her friends and family with gourmet meals.
Dorothy is survived by her loving family: daughter Iona (Norm) Froehlich; grandson Craig (Katelyn) Froehlich; great-grandchildren Sydney and Tommy; granddaughter Meghan Froehlich (Kelly Homenick); and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Florence and Harold Whidden; siblings and their spouses Margaret (Tobe) Smith, Jean (Roy) Fuder, Gordon (Helen) Whidden, Harold (Wyonne) Whidden and Alwyn (Helen) Whidden; husbands Merle Knudson and Brooks Lysons; and son Lyle Knudson.
Think of Dorothy when you see a bird fly, OR watch the flowers burst forth into bloom, OR wonder what that cloud formation looks like. Forever in our hearts – mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, mother-in-law, daughter, sister, wife, aunt, cousin, niece, friend and volunteer.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4810-50 Street, Camrose, officiated by Pastor Bev Swanson.
If family and friends so desire, memorial donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose Foundation or Messiah Lutheran Church.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com
Phone 780-672-2121
“Dedicated service since 1906”
years.
Dalas Kosinski started with Burgar Funeral Home in March 2023. Owner Bart Orr and Dalas have been lifelong friends and have had many conversations throughout the years on the possibility of Dalas joining the Burgar team. After working in the oil eld and mining industry, Dalas was at the Coal Creek Golf Resort as the assistant superintendent. In March, he decided to change paths and joined the team at Burgar Funeral Home. As with many of the families we serve, Dalas’ family has been assisted over multiple generations with compassion by Burgar Funeral Home. The son of Rodney and Nancy (Vos) Kosinski, Dalas grew up in Daysland, where he graduated from high school. After high school, Dalas was off to Fairview College where he received a Turf-Grass Diploma. He then returned home, where his heart had always been, to start his career as a golf course superintendent at the Daysland Golf & Country Club. It was in Daysland where Dalas started a family. He has three children Skylar, Lincoln and Joren, who are very active in sports as well as in the community Dalas is honoured to be a part of the history of service that Burgar Funeral Home has been known for since 1906. Serving our community and its families is his passion. Dalas wants to continue to build on the longstanding reputation of Burgar Funeral Home’s excellence and strives to maintain that service for many years to come.
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Robert “Bob” James Beattie
June 13, 1929 ~ July 5, 2025
Robert “Bob” James Beattie of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of Ryley, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the age of 96 years.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Frances; son Aaron Beattie (Bernadette Andrejiw); daughter Nadine (Larry) Patenaude; son Brent (Tracy) Beattie; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Dolores Dyrland and Myrna Jackson; brothers-in-law Ronald Dyrland and Stuart (Leslie) Dyrland; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father and mother Andrew and Maude Beattie; brother Jack Beattie; sister Helen Kassa; father-inlaw and mother-in-law Ellert and Selma Dyrland; brothers-in-law
Andrew Kassa, Vernon Dyrland and Cecil Jackson; and sisters-inlaw Beverly Dyrland and Dorthy Beattie.
A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4810-50 Street, Camrose, officiated by Rev. Bev Swanson. The Service was livestreamed, recorded, and the link accessible @ www.burgarfuneralhome.com
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to the St. Mary’s Hospital, Camrose Foundation as well as Messiah Lutheran Church.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com
Phone 780-672-2121
“Dedicated service since 1906”
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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.
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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. $2221/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.
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MENT – 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.
ESPECIALLY NICE MAIN FLOOR 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. $1239.96/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.
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The University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus is hiring a part-time Shuttle Driver from August 20, 2025, to May 2, 2026, with variable hours up to 24 per week. The driver will safely operate the Augustana shuttle between Camrose and Edmonton up to three days per week. A high school diploma, Class 5 licence, five years of driving experience, Standard First Aid/CPR, and a current Criminal Record Check are required. A Class 4 licence is an asset.
To view the full posting and apply, visit the University of Alberta Careers site: https://apptrkr.com/6355711
The University of Alberta is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and others who may contribute to the diversification of the University.
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BRCF donates to Special Olympics
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build of bocce courts for our athletes and people of Camrose. The support of the BRCF really makes a difference! Thank you!”
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The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $2,500 grant to Special Olympics Alberta.
According to Carol Wideman, co-chair of Special Olympics Alberta, “Special Olympics Alberta-Camrose is extremely grateful to receive this grant from the Battle River Community Foundation to assist with the
The Special Olympics Canada website writes, “The Special Olympics movement was founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, with the first event held in 1968. We continue to improve and expand the quality, opportunity and accessibility of sport to individuals with an intellectual disability. Along with this, we strive to improve upon both the awareness and support of the community in regards to Special Olympics Canada and those involved with us. As an organization, we work to ensure our volunteers are strongly committed to acting locally while thinking globally. Through these steps, we hope to continue to build
Please email resumé to admin@duggandental. com or drop o at Duggan Dental –6408-48 Avenue, Camrose
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CL AIMANTS Estate of HAROLD GORDON OT TO who died on Februar y 3, 2022.
If you have a claim against this estate, you must f ile your claim by August 21, 2025, and provide details of your claim with FR ASER H. LYPKIE at 301 - 316 Windermere Road NW, Edmonton, Alber ta T6W 2Z8.
If you do not f ile by the date above, the estate proper ty can law fully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have
upon the past success of the organization.”
The grant for Special Olympics Alberta-Camrose is funded from income earned from the Kevin and Allyson Gurr Fund, as well as the Battle River Community Foundation Community Fund.
The Battle River Community Foundation exists to support organizations in east central Alberta that benefit the local communities and positively impact 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 $9,891,300 to support charitable activities in the Battle River Region.
The Battle River Community Foundation awarded a $2,500 grant to Special Olympics Alberta-Camrose. From left, Sharleen Chevraux, secretary of the Battle River Community Foundation board, presented the cheque to program director Taylor Howe and Carol Wideman, co-chair of Special Olympics Alberta.
Celebrating Elisabeth Roy at 103
By Nadine Leming
Longtime Camrose resident Elisabeth (Beth) Roy is about to turn 103 years young on July 19. Born in Saskatchewan to Minda and William Squires in 1922, Beth came from humble beginnings. Throughout her life, she’s seen two world wars, helped out on her family farm as a child and as an adult has lived in various locations around western Canada.
As a woman of faith, she has taught Sunday School and thoroughly enjoyed the time she spent with each child in her classes. Beth is a naturally curious person, always wanting to learn new skills.
Over the years, she’s been a talented seamstress creating and tailoring clothes for herself and others. She also learned how to craft items on a knitting machine, making everything from the blanket on her bed to clothing.
In Beth’s varied life experiences, she worked as a camp cook, taught sewing to students and even flew a plane, though briefly for about 10 minutes.
One accomplishment she achieved later in life was attending university. With a major in art, she learned to paint and mastered it beautifully based on the artwork in her room.
This multi-talented woman has survived breast cancer and recovered from a hip replacement at 98.
Beth doesn’t let her age hold her back from learning new skills and has become very comfortable using her
Nadine Leming, Camrose Booster Beth Roy will be celebrating 103 years of life on July 19. She is a remarkable lady filled with stories and continues to show that she’s just as feisty today as she ever was.
iPhone and computer to stay in touch. Still sharp as a tack, Beth loves to play crib with friends and is more than willing to share a few of the stories about her interesting life.
This remarkable woman has been recognized for her longevity by Queen Elizabeth II, as well as various levels of govern-
ment in Canada and Alberta. She proudly displays these honours in her room.
On July 19, the staff and residents of her care home are planning to recognize her birthday with a celebration. A special sash has been created for the birthday girl to acknowledge her 103rd birthday.
Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week
Spacious family home
By Adan Shaikh
A well-kept bungalow is on the market in the Victoria Park neighbourhood, and it’s ready for immediate possession.
This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 6104-54 Avenue has been owned by the same family since it was built in 1991. It’s now listed at $379,900.
The main floor layout is warm and welcoming, starting with a bright, southwest-facing living room that gets plenty of natural light. Just two steps up from there is the large kitchen, which includes a centre island, upright pantry, and an open dinette area that leads out to a large deck, ideal for summer barbecues and relaxing evenings.
The primary bedroom has its own three-piece en suite, and two addition-
The Inside Scoop
My son asked me to hold his ice cream without eating it while he tied his shoe and I was like,
"I love you, son, but some lessons you have to learn the hard way."
I star ted jogging today. I didn' t want to, but the ice cream truck didn' t stop.
"I just cleared out some space in the freezer " sounds far more productive than "I just polished o another container of ice cream."
My Kid : "No, I don' t remember where I left my shoes when I took them o three minutes ago."
My Same Kid : " You told me six Thursdays ago a t 8:23 a.m. that we might get ice cream after school."
Me as a kid [falls o the top of the monkey bars]: "I'm okay!"
Me as an adult : "I just tried to scoop ice cream that was still too frozen and I dislocated my shoulder."
My doctor said I should eat more fruit and greens
So I went to the grocery store and picked up two containers of ice cream – Dark Cherry Chocolate and Mint Chocolate Chip
Grandkid : "Can I have an ice cream sandwich?"
Grandma: "Did you finish your dinner ?"
Grandkid : "No."
Grandma: " Well, just one then."
When I was little , my dad told me that the ice cream truck only played music when it ran out of ice cream Well played, Dad, well played.
If I could be any ice cream topping, I would have to be caramel because I too have become more saltier over the years
Kid : "It 's Ice Cream for Breakfast Day!"
Me : " That is not a thing."
Kid : "It is if you don' t tell Mom!"
I'm wondering which will be the greater letdown for my kids – when they figure out the tru th about the Tooth Fair y or when they figure out that my ice cream really isn' t spicy
What is normal at 3 p.m., but terrifying at 3 a.m.?
The sound of an ice cream truck
Me as a kid: "I can' t wait to become an adult and eat all the ice cream I want!"
Matthew Mayer
al bedrooms are located nearby, along with a full four-piece bathroom.
Down the stairs, the finished basement offers even more living space, with a huge family room, built-in wet bar, a two-piece bathroom, and an oversized utility room that could easily be converted into additional living or hobby space.
The property sits on a mature, landscaped lot that’s fully fenced.
This is an estate sale, so everything is being sold as is. Included are the fridge, stove, kitchen freezer, washer and dryer, window coverings, garage door opener (and controls), and more.
For a private viewing, contact Matthew at:
Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose 780-672-4495 or 780-781-7088 Cell
Me as an adult : " Wait – I have to pay for the ice cream myself AND it makes me gain weight?!!"
I'm not eating nearly as much ice cream as 10-year-old me thought I would.
Ice cream is like piz za – even if it’s bad, it ’s still prett y good
There was an elderly couple who, in their old age , noticed that the y were getting a lot more forgetful, so they decided to go to the doctor
The doctor told them that they should star t writing things down so they wouldn' t forget them
The y went home and the old lady asked her husband to get her a bowl of ice cream
"You might want to write it down," she said The husband said, "No, I can remember that you want a bowl of ice cream."
She then told her husband she wanted a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream
"Write it down," she told him, and again he said, "No, no, I can remember : you want a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream."
Then the old lady said she wanted a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream and a cherry on top
"Write it down," she told her husband, and again he said, "No, I got it . You want a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream and a cherry on top."
So he went to get the ice cream and spent an unusually long time in the kitchen, over 30 minu tes. He came out and handed his wife a plate of bacon and eggs . The old wife stared at the plate for a moment , then looked at her husband and asked, " Where's the toast?"
