Currently, Kerry Grettum is the Executive Vice-President of the Camrose Branch No. 57 of the Royal Canadian Legion. From 1958 to 1968, Kerry served Canada, and all of us, as an Avionics Engineer in the Royal Canadian Air Force. For five of those years, he was stationed overseas, primarily working on base in Germany. Much of his time and talent was devoted to keeping the mighty CF104 Starfighter fleet working to perfection and keeping crew members safely airborne. It is important to keep those who served and those who are currently serving in our minds on Remembrance Day. Their goal, important to each and every one of us: freedom. Let us never forget the sacrifice.
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Alix Grettum (left), age 11, and Aralynn Grettum (age 8) learn about their great-grandfather’s decade serving our country.
Remembrance Day: Life after service
By Adan Shaikh
When the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces don their uniform, they accept the visible danger of deploy ment, but also the unseen, longer‑term risk to their overall wellbeing. Their mission doesn’t end when the boots come off, anoth er fight begins when they return home.
According to Veterans Affairs Canada’s (VAC) Life After Service Survey (LASS), around 39 per cent of Regular Force veterans reported that adjusting to post‑service life was “dif ficult” or “very difficult.” That statistic tells us that when we say, “thank you for your service,” we also need to ask: what happens next?
In the 2016 survey, veterans reported higher prevalence of chronic con ditions like arthritis, back problems, hearing issues, depression and anxiety than comparable civilians. One study notes that com pared with other Canadi ans, veterans have higher levels of chronic mental and physical health condi tions, much higher levels of functional impairment in the community and work place.
Apart from the health issues, there’s the matter of identity and structure, military service provides a defined role, frame and purpose. Once that chang es, many veterans face the “who am I now?” question. Qualitative research shows themes of alienation, loss of identity, difficulty inter acting with civilians, and challenges in navigating the civilian healthcare sys tem.
“Trying to get yourself into a regimented routine can be challenging. In the military, first thing in the morning you go to your physical training, then cof fee, then shower, then your training, then lunch, and then back to training. But when you are a civilian, you wake up in the morn ing and ask yourself, ‘wait what do I do now?’ I got into gardening and started growing my own vegetables and fruits,” said Veteran George Forbes, who start ed his military career very early on in his life.
Forbes grew up in Gag etown, N.B. “My father was in the Black Watch and he was a World War II, and Korean War vet. Basically, back in those days in the 1960s, military academies were the big thing. They had one in Nova Scotia, but a lot of families couldn’t afford to send their kids there so what Black Watch
did was start their own cadet corp, and so that was the start of my military career so to speak. I joined the regular force in 1977 and retired in 2017, so that was 40 years in the mili tary. I guess you can say I just had a calling and a way of life,” shared Forbes.
During his time in the service, he did six tours. He spent a substantial amount of time in Africa, some time in Germany, being pres ent when the Iron Curtain came down, and then as a trainer in Gagetown.
“I retired in Halifax, at the rank of captain. My last five years in the ser vice, I had already turned 55 and once you turn 55 you cannot be deployed overseas. I was signed up until 60 years of age so they put me in a recruiting centre as a career counsel lor because of my experi ence,” said Forbes.
According to VAC data, in the 2016 survey 28 per cent of partners and 17 per cent of children reported the veteran’s tran sition was difficult for the family. When considering the price of service, it must be recognized that it is not simply days spent overseas or months away from loved ones, it is long‑term wear on mind, body and family. Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS)–a program of Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), offers support for veterans and their families to help sup port their journey of read justing to life after service
as they navigate finances and health.
In Camrose, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 57 provides a space for veterans to socialize and engage with their community. Veteran Barb Steinman helps other veterans fill out the forms and look into the services provided by VAC. “When I joined my trade was supply, so I was warehousing, I was bookkeeping, I was doing parts and inventory control. What’s new now is that the kids who come in to the forces, can get a civilian ticket for all the trades that they learn, so they can now have that piece of paper to help them transition to civilian life after they retire or take their release,” shared Steinman.
She shared how after the service there are sever al programs through Veter ans Association, to support the soldiers as they adjust back to civilian life. Hon ouring veterans requires more than parades and ceremonies. It means acknowledging the long term costs of service, the physical injuries, the invis ible wounds, the jarring transition of settling back into society after the ser vice and supporting those who now rebuild their lives in civilian society.
For more informa tion or to find support contact Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 57 at 780 672 3325 or visit legion.ca
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster George Forbes retires as a captain in the army and moved with his family to Camrose.
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Zetsen Homes wins Customer Experience Award
By Adan Shaikh
Zetsen Homes has been recognized for excellence in customer service, receiving the Customer Experience Award from the Alberta New Home Warranty Program (ANHWP).
The ANHWP, established in 1974, is Alberta’s leading provider of new home warranties. The organization partners with home builders across the province to ensure quality construction and consumer protection through mandatory coverage on new builds. Each year, ANHWP evaluates participating builders based on homeowner feedback gathered through a mandatory post-possession survey.
These surveys measure customer satisfaction in several areas, including construction quality, communication, and overall building experience. Results are then compiled and compared across all builders in Alberta areas. The highest-ranking companies in each category earn recognition for their commitment to customer satisfaction and consistent service.
“We have won within Edmonton and area, and this is not the first time we have received this recognition. This is the fifth time we have won this award,” shared Celina Brisson, customer care representative at Zetsen Homes.
“Some builders kind of just wait for the homeowners to call them with a problem. We’re really proactive with contacting them, we check in around three, six, nine and then 12 month marks and check in with our customers. A lot of people are nervous to ask the questions. So that’s kind of what I’m there for, to make sure that everyone’s comfortable with their new home and that all the systems are operating properly,” said Brisson. For Zetsen Homes, the award highlights their long-standing reputation for client care within the housing market.
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster Celina Brisson holds the ANHWP’s Customer Experience Award. Brisson has been part of the Zetsen Homes team for 18 years and works closely with the clients to ensure they feel supported throughout the process of purchasing their new home.
Lest We Forget –and What We Remember
For many years, I wished Remembrance Day would go away. I thought it was a day that glorified war and I did not want to do that.
Some background. I am the child of a man who, during World War II, enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
I was a toddler when my dad was posted to England. My mom, baby brother and I moved back to my mom’s parents’ home.
I remember helping to prepare parcels that my mother and grandmother sent “to Daddy overseas.”
I have a later snippet of memory, at about four years old, standing in my grandmother’s kitchen, looking up at a tall man wearing a black leather jacket. Someone was saying, “This is your daddy.”
No, I did not remember him from before he left.
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Fast forward. After the war, our family expanded with another girl and boy. We moved to a home of our own. I grew up, left home, married and had children. My children grew up and left home.
And now my daughter was getting married.
My daughter’s husband-to-be was born and grew up in Ontario and moved to Alberta as an adult. His parents had come to Canada after World War II – from Germany. Yes, his father had been a German soldier.
During the war, my dad and his younger brother both enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and were both posted to England. They flew.
During the war, my daughter’s soon-to-be father-in-law had worked on German crews that manned anti-aircraft artillery.
If they had known one another, my dad and uncle would have been enemies of my daughter’s soon-to-be father-inlaw, and vice versa. For all three of them, the essence of their wartime job was to kill one another while staying alive themselves.
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My daughter did not want any nasty surprises at her wedding. She wanted to make sure her grandpa was not startled when he learned that the man she was marrying was the son of a former German soldier who worked on anti-aircraft artillery.
She called her grandpa to see if she could visit him. Of course he said, “Yes.”
When my daughter came home from the visit, she was quiet.
I did not want to be a nosy interfering mother. But finally, I couldn’t stand it.
“What did Grandpa say?” I asked, not nearly as casually as I would have liked.
She replied, “Grandpa said, ‘Well, we all did what we thought was the right thing to do.’” I was proud of my dad.
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November 11 is called Remembrance Day for a reason. Originally, the idea was to remember the terrible cruelty and insanity of war – and do everything in our power to prevent it. Also, to remember and honour what our military veterans have done in service to their country – up to and including risking and sometimes losing their lives.
Today being Remembrance Day, what I most want to remember are these words that help to de-fuse judgment, hatred, and the potential for more war-mongering.
“Well, we all did what we thought was the right thing to do.”
The image I most want to remember is this one from my daughter’s wedding day:
Two old warhorses, two war veterans – one a former Canadian airman, the other a former German soldier – arms around each other’s shoulders, drinking toasts to the wedding of their young ones.
Today on Remembrance Day, that is what I most want to remember. Those words and that image give me hope for our future.
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We don’t have peace on earth, but we do at least have absence of war in our country. On this Remembrance Day, I am profoundly grateful that none of my male relatives –brother, son, son-in-law, grandson nor great-grandson – are ever likely to have to go to war. Lest we forget.
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Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day ceremonies will have a special meaning this year. I look forward to standing with my fellow Canadians in remembrance and with a thankful heart for our brave soldiers who have stood up and fought for freedom, democracy and peace.
I will listen with renewed attention to the poem “In Flanders Field” which places responsibility on citizens to take up the torch and hold it high. I always thought of this as a plea, but now I see it as a warning. We ignore this responsibility to take care of our democracy at our own peril.
The UCP government led by Danielle Smith has ignored their promises, along with the needs of citizens since their election. However, the most shocking and reprehensible action was the UCP decision to enact the notwithstanding clause in order to avoid negotiation with workers and, in addition, deny those workers the right to strike. Additionally, they impose extreme penalties for those who would proceed with a strike in protest. This abuse of charter rights is a warning to all Albertans that the UCP government is willing to step on our democratic rights when convenient.
This is the time that we need to heed the words John McRae wrote so long ago.
Arlene Hendrickson, Camrose
Wrapping up
This year we were thrilled to welcome the biggest crowd yet to our Halloween Haunted House–1,251 trick-or-treaters! It’s been an incredible five years of spooky fun and, after much thought, we’ve decided that this year was the last for us.
Creating eerie scenes, hearing the screams and laughter, and seeing the smiles of kids (and parents!) each Halloween has been an absolute blast. While we’ll still be around next year to hand out candy, we’ll be scaling things back and retiring the Haunted House.
We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has helped make this community tradition such a success, the amazing volunteers who helped bring our spooky visions to life, those who donated props and candy, those who made sure our
volunteers were well fed and supported and those who donated to the food bank.
It’s been a frightfully fun ride, and we’re so grateful for the community’s enthusiasm and support year after year. Happy Halloween and thank you for the memories!
Tamara and Kim Kelly, Camrose
Blue Jays memories
Well, after a few days to recover from a heartbreaking Toronto Blue Jays World Series loss, I am now trying to conceptualize why I can become so invested in my favourite professional teams’ wins and losses (don’t get me started on the Oilers). I am well aware that it is “just a game” and that my “life will go on” no matter what happens, but for some reason this playoff run felt different for me. As a child, by the time the Blue Jays had won in 1993, I had seen them win two World Series along with my Oilers winning five Stanley Cups. The Edmonton Eskimos were winning Grey Cups and I thought it was normal for “my team” to always win. Fast forward over 30 years and I am sadly reminded on a yearly basis just how hard it is to win and the mental anguish that comes with being a sports fan.
This playoff run was different as I shared it with my children in a way that brought back memories of my own childhood. It is hard to describe the relationship that a father has with their children in sports. You watch them play the sports that they love and see the passion grow as they turn into young adults. You know it’s just a baseball game, but the hours spent together along the way are what are so memorable and special. Core memories (Inside Out Disney reference) are often described by parents these days as being instrumental to a child’s development and reflecting on my own life, I can recall so many of those core memories with my family around sports (sitting on my Papa’s lap when Gretzky’s slap shot went over Vernon’s shoulder, or watching the Jays beat the Braves with my mom in 1992 and so on).
I wanted the Jays to win so badly–not for me but for my son who shed real tears of sadness and grief. However, the memories and moments shared over
the past few months that led to those tears are what made this season so special. Here’s to next year and more core memories being made (or a disappointing last place finish all the same).
Chris Zarski, Camrose
Alberta Sovereignty
Alberta’s separation from Canada is not just prudent–it is a moral imperative for our children’s future. Yet too many of us remain shackled to a dying dream: the “old Canada”, where Ottawa seemed fair. That Canada is gone, replaced by a regime that bleeds us dry while mocking our values. We still transfer $25 billion net annually to a federation that uses our money to buy Quebec’s votes and Vancouver’s condos. Ottawa’s net-zero fanaticism has shuttered refineries, killed nearly 200,000 energy jobs since 2015, and turned Calgary skyscrapers into ghost towers. Our youth flee to Texas and Tennessee, where taxes are low and opportunity real. Here, they inherit waiting lists, tuition debt, and a carbon-taxed future.
The saddest sight? Retirees clutching their meager CPP/OAS cheques, terrified of change, willing to mortgage their grandchildren’s birthright for a few “secure” dollars today. There is no reason why these deserved monies could not be increased in an independent and prosperous Alberta. The current pension cheques were built on Alberta oil, yet they vote to keep the boot on our neck. Independence means keeping every dollar we earn, slashing income taxes 40 per cent, building pipelines in short order, not decades, and creating a $500-billion Heritage Fund that actually grows. We have the resources and the grit.
To the comfortable pensioner clutching yesterday: your nostalgia is betrayal. Alberta’s children deserve a country that fights for them–not one that sells them out.
It’s time to choose: a proud, prosperous Alberta, or a slow death in Carney’s (Trudeau’s) Canada. Paul McKinstry Kingman
Rockin’ Worship Night
By Nadine Leming
CityLights Church will be hosting Rockin’ Worship Night on November 19 at 7 p.m. The purpose of this inter-denominational event is to allow Christians from Camrose and area to praise God as one unified body.
Bryden Russell, CityLights Church band leader, said, “Sometimes churches can be isolated from one another, particularly across denominational lines, so we wanted to get all churches and youth groups to lift up Jesus’ name together under one roof. The Bible calls this homothymadon (‘same passion’), and it’s what the early church was all about. We feel that such ‘cross-pollination’ among local congregations is a step in the right direction to reach our city for Christ.”
In the past, the worship team was mostly from CityLights Church and Century Meadows Baptist Church, but has had members from Resurrection Lutheran Brethren Church and CentrePoint. Most of the support staff and attendees have come from all over Camrose County, but some have come from Edmonton and Red Deer as well.
This worship service is the fourth event of its kind in the last few years and was originally called Friday Night Alive. In the past at these events, there was flag waving and dancing in the aisles, which was fun.
Bryden added, “Last year we did a youth-specific
event at Century Meadows Baptist Church, complete with a mosh pit and crowd surfing. Not sure if this upcoming event will get as wild, but you never know!”
This year at Rockin’ Worship Night, attendees can expect a night of rockin’ worship.
Bryden mentioned, “Songs tend to be tunes most Christians would be familiar with–many from the 1990s and early 2000s, but we love cranking out old hymns too.”
Worshipers can expect this event will be a little more concert style than a traditional Sunday morning. The volume will be turned up and the lights low, allowing people attending to worship in a way that is comfortable to them.
Whether you raise your hands, close your eyes, or you want to dance, all are welcome to come praise the Lord.
Admission to this night of worship is free. Though the music may be geared more towards teens and adults, everyone is welcome to attend. There will not be any childcare or nursery, so parents may want to consider a babysitter or care for their younger children themselves. The community is invited to join CityLights Church for some amazing worship.
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Telus operators in Camrose adopted a Hawaiian theme for an Open House to celebrate the accomplishments of Telus Operator Services, including new directory assistance for both Canada and the United States, and new contracts with the gover nment and Canada Post. Appearing in their Hawaiian finery were operators Shirley Helmig, Shirley Lohner, Donna Humbke and Kathy Stasko.
Don Heie was honoured post-humously with a Camrose Agriculture Wall of Honour Award at an appreciation supper in Kingman. This honour is bestowed upon those who have made significant contributions to the better ment and improvement of the County of Camrose Agriculture Industry, and to the quality of life in the community. Previous recipients included Dr. Red Elliott, Allen Hein, Don Anderson, Sherley Batke and Bob Prestage.
• Boston Pizza’s Kevin Gurr presented a cheque for $1,000 to School Resource Officer Constable Rick Hopwood and Constable Bob Grant, representing the Camrose Police Association. The funds will support the Camrose D.A.R.E. program.
All members of the City of Camrose Police Commission were re-appointed for another year by City Council. Members of the Commission are Alder men Bob Hurlburt Art Berg and members-at-large Ken Patrige, Glen Lett and Jack Pratt.
ose Lutheran College awarded a total $27,000 in scholarships and bursaries and another $20,000 in work bursaries this year. Altogether 130 students received scholarship and bursary assistance under ogram. The $27,000 in scholarships esented a very significant increase om the $22,000 awarded in the previous . Response to the efforts of the C.L.C. Community Scholarship Committee in building the current scholarship fund and the scholarship foundation fund was very positive. Members of the committee were: Bill Fowler, Chair man; Gerrit Oldekamp, Vice-Chair man; Murray Lauber, Secretary; Bill Samborski, Treasurer; and LeRoy Johnson, Ber nie Magneson, Gus Mireault, Bob Munson and Luther Olson.
• Well over one hundred people attended the Camrose Chamber of Commerce Rural/ Urban Night. There was a smorgasbord followed by a panel discussion on the Livestock Industry. Chamber President Ken Mingo thanked the panellists and the two Chamber members who organized the event, Ralph Tate and Vern Lawrence.
Hold the torch high
When I was 18, I saw the movie Saving Private Ryan in theatre while on a first date with my husband. It was the story of the search for Private Ryan (inspired by a true story) as his two brothers had already been killed in action and a third was missing; the mission was to bring him home safely to ensure his mother didn’t receive a fourth notification. It was definitely a war movie; the opening scenes showed landing craft full of men arriving on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, and I vividly recall that the soldiers started throwing up as they approached the beach. The movie was intense, loud, and bloody (and so scary that we had to hold hands.)
The movie definitely got the point across that war was terrifying. Movies like this are one way to help people, who maybe don’t know anyone who has fought in a war, to picture the horrors of war in the hopes that the next generation will do all they can to prevent a battle of that scale.
That’s what Remembrance Day is – a time to remember and honour those who serve. I don’t know anyone personally who has experienced war, but I think it’s incredibly important that we take time to reflect in November and pause for a few minutes of silence on Nov. 11. It’s vital to be grateful to the people who came before us and lost their lives so that we can live in Canada with the freedoms that we have.
A few years ago, I read several World War II books based on real events. They were fascinating, but also a really heavy subject. I read enough to know that people in Russia ate their leather shoes to ward off starvation; that people went to extraordinary measures to evacuate and save children; and that it was a time of great sacrifice, for the loved ones at home as well. Remembrance Day isn’t just to reflect on the two world wars, but all conflicts that have involved Canadian soldiers.
After college, I worked for several years as the editor of The Nanton News, where I photographed the Remembrance Day ceremony each year, held outdoors at the cenotaph war memorial. The service was touching and somber, local veterans standing tall in uniform, and proud to be there remembering. I began to ask these veterans to share their memories with the paper, and we would print their stories in the weeks leading up to November 11. As I watched them lead the ceremony, I worried about how to preserve their stories and legacy – seeing someone in person who has lived through war makes it so much more personal. It’s not just from the history books then.
The poppy has become a well-known symbol that often helps with remembrance – especially when you see it on someone else’s jacket in November and feel a flood of embarrassment if you don’t have a poppy on yours as well. The poppy grew prolifically in disturbed earth on World War I battlefields in Europe. Dormant seeds were brought to the surface to germinate, fueled by the extra nitrogen in the soil from explosions and the lime from rubble. The blood red colour as well as being included in the poem In Flanders Fields has led to the poppy being an internationally recognized symbol of fallen soldiers. It’s a simple way to draw our thoughts to the somber season.
We are warned about forgetting the hardships of war through the famous poem In Flanders Fields written by John McCrae in 1915, where it reads that, “to you, from failing hands we throw the torch; be yours to hold it high.”
The poem For the Fallen by Robert Laurence Binyon, written in 1914, also speaks of remembrance: “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”
The phrase “Lest We Forget” has become synonymous with remembrance. In the poem Recessional, written in 1897 by Rudyard Kipling, he writes: “God of our fathers, known of old, Lord of our farflung battle-line, beneath whose awful hand we hold. Dominion over palm and pine – Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, lest we forget – lest we forget!”
Interestingly, his poem isn’t about war – it was written for Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, almost 20 years before the start of World War I. The poem is a warning about national pride and the impermanence of imperial power versus the permanence of God. However, the phrase “Lest We Forget” is often used at Remembrance Day ceremonies, transformed into an inspirational call to remember battle hardships and sacrifices.
Whether we are at a Remembrance Day ceremony or observing a moment of silence in our homes, let’s hold up the torch of remembrance this November 11.
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Remembrance Day
By Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada
As we prepare to mark Remembrance Day, we reflect on our debt of gratitude to those who fought for Canada at sea, on land and in the air.
In our nation’s capital, I am always proud to represent the outstanding men and women of CFB Wainwright, along with serving and former CAF personnel from across this incredible riding.
Veterans’ Week gives us a chance to appreciate and honour these brave Canadians, whose dedication to Canada did not end when they took off the uniform. Parents and grandparents, first-responders and business owners – valued leaders in our society, for whom the military was just one of the ways they served.
We think of the thousands of Albertans who returned from the World Wars and built the prosperous, safe and free province that so many of us love and remember. Their legacy can be found today on family farms and storefronts across our communities, and in veterans of our own time who embody that same entrepreneurial spirit.
As Member of Parliament for Battle RiverCrowfoot and Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, I want to thank our incredible veterans for everything they’ve done for Canada: both abroad and at home.
May we be inspired by their example to build a better country for all.
Lest we forget.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column, you are encouraged to write Pierre at 4945-50 Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, or email pierre.poilievre@parl.gc.ca. If you are in need of assistance regarding a Federal Government program, or need assistance and don’t know where to turn, feel free to reach out to MP Poilievre’s office.
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Next at Lougheed Centre
By Nadine Leming
The Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre has a great line-up planned.
Ballet Kelowna visits the Lougheed for a show entitled The Cowboy Act Suite and Other Works on November 13 at 7:30 p.m. See some of the best ballet performers in this western themed ballet that flips the script and asks what happens when the Indigenous direct the cowboys through their history.
The Highwaymen will have a show on November 14 at 7:30 p.m. as a tribute to the outlaw musicians, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson. Performing hits like “Me And Bobby McGee” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” it will be a trip down memory lane.
Lisa Brokop, Patricia Conroy and Beverley Mahood come together to bring you a concert entitled The Girls on November 21 at 7:30 p.m. Revisit this powerhouse performance filled with timeless songs, voices and heartfelt stories.
Nov. 28 | 4 - 8 p.m. MST
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Complimentary hot chocolate bar (while quantities last). All are welcome!
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DECEMBER 4 TO 14, 2025
By Nadine Leming
Kerry Grettum is a long time Camrose resident and a Canadian Air Force veteran. He enlisted into the military right after graduating from high school. He always liked planes and wanted to be an aircraft mechanic, but after the aptitude testing he received in basic training, he was placed as an avionics technician servicing aircraft electronic equipment.
Kerry’s military experience was during the Cold War era which was an extreme rivalry between the US and the former Soviet Union which ran from the end of World War II through 1991. The tension between the two nations was primarily fought through political, economic and propaganda fronts. The struggle between capitalism and communism led to an arms race leading to nuclear stockpiles that came close to nuclear war.
Kerry began his training in the late 1950s and said, “At that time, the Air Force was the leading edge in anything that was being taught.”
After his training in avionics was completed, he spent time working on various Air Force bases in Canada.
During his time in Trenton, ON, the Air Force was building a flight simulator for the CF-104 Starfighters. The Starfighter was a single engine aircraft that carried radar and inertial navigation systems to train pilots going over-
A veteran’s experience
seas. In 1962, he was sent to CFB Cold Lake for advanced navigation training. This training is known as the predecessor of what we now know as GPS. Kerry stated, “The technology was so advanced at that time, that it could drop a bomb within 100 metres or less of the actual target.”
ron loaded with a nuclear bomb. The area was highly restricted and guarded by dogs and military police. There were only three people authorized to be near that plane and it could be ready to go quickly with a specific target.
In the 1960s, Kerry was posted to a Canadian base in Germany and worked as an advanced avionics technician in an aviation lab. He spent five years on this base repairing the computers that ran the planes.
Kerry commented, “This was in 1963, the height of the Cold War, when Kennedy was assassinated.”
It was during the Cold War that Canadian soldiers were on the ground in Europe in peacekeeping missions. Canadians were well respected in that role.
Kerry explained how there would be 24 Starfighters on duty at any given time. Canada had one plane in the whole squad-
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Kerry mentioned, “That was really scary. What we didn’t know at the time is that we were also a target.”
Throughout this time, security was very tight in Germany and, with the Berlin Wall up, there were many places Canadian military personnel weren’t allowed to go. The base was constructed like a small community with everything that the military personnel needed. They had access to recreational activities like baseball, football and hockey arenas.
Once a year, soldiers were shipped off to Sardinia, a large island in the Mediterranean Sea. The island had a practice bombing range shared by the German, Italian and Canadian air forces. The mission was to monitor planes that were dropping practice bombs.
Kerry said, “It was an interesting time, it was a fun time as we got to see a lot of Europe. It was an experience that has shaped my whole life.”
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Christmas at Camrose Heritage Railway Station
By Nadine Leming
It’s an annual tradition for the Camrose Heritage Railway Station to host its Christmas Sale. The dates for this year will run every Friday and Saturday between November 7 to December 13 between 12 noon and 5 p.m. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Canadian Northern Society.
Once again this year, people can come browse unique items for themselves or others. You will want to take your time as at every turn there is something to see, whether it’s donated
decor, or a handcrafted item from the woodworkers from the Station, there is so much to explore.
While you’re there, don’t forget to take a moment to enjoy train shaped gingerbread cookies and coffee while you enjoy the Christmas decorations and atmosphere.
Funds raised during these Christmas Markets helps them maintain the building and all that they do in restoration. According to Glenys Smith, one of the directors at the museum, “We do this for the community as well. They can come
and shop for Christmas at affordable prices for everyone.”
She continued with, “We do this as a contribution back to the community, and that’s important to the Canadian Northern Society. Everything for sale at the markets, with exception of some of the wood carved items by our maintenance people, is donated. We are so thankful to the community for that.”
For more information on the market, call 780-6723099 or email canadiannorthern@telus.net
Teichroeb’s breathtaking exhibit coming to Lougheed
By Adan Shaikh
The next artist to showcase her work at the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre is Helen Teichroeb. Having lived in Camrose for about two years, Helen says she’s fallen in love with the City’s creative pulse and the welcoming artistic community. A musician and painter, she feels right at home in a place that celebrates both sound and colour.
“I started painting in late 2016, I had always liked to paint, but I never thought I was very good. I knew I had a creative streak. That year my daughter and I watched a Bob Ross tutorial as a Christmas activity and I was just hooked after that,” shared Helen, reflecting on her journey as an artist.
She began by following online tutorials, but over time found herself painting more intuitively. “Our artistic side can often be repressed and I just wasn’t doing that anymore,” she
said. What began as a hobby soon turned into a passion that continues to grow.
“I thought I might focus on fruit and foliage
because I did some apple paintings that I was very impressed with. But then I got curious, so I started doing landscapes and
trying different things. I keep wanting to go back to doing more fruit and foliage because I really enjoy the details, like the veins of a leaf or the exact shades of an apple, how it goes from a bright red spot to a yellow spot,” she explained.
Her work focuses on realism, and she continues to explore different mediums as her style evolves. “I started with oils because it was Bob Ross, then I went to acrylics and now I go back and forth between the two, right now I am on an oil streak,” said Helen.
“By 2019 I had a solo show in Grande Prairie, in the Creative Arts Centre there, and then I joined the Art Guild, so I had a fellowship and connection with other artists, and we explore together. Two years ago I moved to Camrose and I saw The Camrose Booster, and I read about the other artists and reached out to Jane Cherry to display my work,” she shared.
“In this exhibit I am
displaying pretty much all of my pieces, I believe there will be approximately 28 to 30 works. There are some pieces that I personally don’t really care about so much, but then, in the past people have surprised me by being attracted to them,” she added.
Helen’s exhibit will be on display in the lobby of the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre from November 13 to January 8, 2026. A meet-and-greet with the artist will take place on November 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. The collection can also be viewed during regular box office hours, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Those who are interested in applying to show their own artwork, can contact Jane Cherry, curator of the show, at jcherry62@hotmail.com
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Helen Teichroeb’s work is on display until January 6, 2026. There are approximately 30 pieces in the collection.
Camrose United Church celebrates centennial anniversary
By Adan Shaikh
Camrose United Church celebrated its 100th anniversary on November 1, at the Days Inn Norsemen. Alex Oliver, from the Camrose United Church Centennial Planning Committee, welcomed guests and thanked the committee for helping organize the milestone event.
In addition to celebrating Camrose United Church’s centennial, the United Church of Canada also marked its 100th anniversary this year.
“I chaired the first celebration which recognized the United of Church Canada on June 21 of this year. Eileen and Brian Hunter organized and chaired the planning committee for this second half, to recognize Camrose United Church for its 100th anniversary. Bonnie Oliver, Salva Murphy-Doll, and Louise Crandall planned and organized the decorations for both celebrations. Lillian Lunty, Ardell and Roger Kerr, Julie Smith and Casey Reed, along with the Sunday School children created anniversary banners for the church,” said Oliver, as he recognized all those who helped make the celebration possible.
“Brian Nelson was very successful in organizing and detailing a one-time grant from the United Church of Canada and, as a result of that, we were able to receive $3,000. It is important to note that our own legacy gift fund advanced us $2,000 to get it started and cover planning costs,” continued Oliver. “Thank you also goes to Ruth Ford for organizing the silent auction items and to Justin Kushnerick for assisting with heavy items. Also Brenda and Michael Mucs for helping move items into the hotel. Tyler Osborne is planning a special event and church service in November,” he shared.
Oliver also thanked Central Agencies, Weber’s Funeral Home and Burgar Funeral Home for their ongoing support.
“There is one more table I would like to recognize and that is the Elliot table. Many of us in this room remember fondly, Red and Fran Elliot and their dedication to the Camrose United Church. The Elliot family were involved with Camrose United Church from the time it was founded, Red was one of the first babies baptized in 1926. His mother Josephine Redman wrote a very detailed description of the background and the physical attributes of Camrose United Church and thank you to John Elliot for sharing that material with us. We are working on a booklet, which will include all of that information,” said Oliver.
Guests enjoyed a meal, a fun trivia game about the church’s early history, and music by local performers reflecting the spirit of the early 20th century.
The Camrose United Church was established in 1925 when two Christian denominations–Methodists and Presbyterians–joined forces to create the United Church in Camrose. Since its beginning, the United Church of Canada has remained a welcoming and inclusive space for people of faith.
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Camrose United Church Centennial Planning Committee put together a beautiful evening. From left, back row, Leon Lohner, Rev. Helen Reed, Ian Crandall, Bonnie Oliver, Jean Brennan, Brian Hunter and Alex Oliver. From left, front row, Louise Crandall, Eileen Hunter and Irene Johnston.
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Entertainment for the evening included a moving performance by Art n Maya and Friends (pictured above) who performed music from the first half of the 20th century, as well as two-thirds of the Bailey Trio, Brian Dumont and Marj Pudlowski, who brought the guests into the latter part of century with a mix of 1950s and ’60s music.
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster Alex Oliver thanked the organizers of the celebration and the guests for their support. He shared stories of the church and its beginnings.
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster Rev. Helen Reed led the guests through a fun trivia about the history of Camrose United Church.
Alberta’s Dangerous Step
The Alberta government’s decision to invoke the Charter’s “notwithstanding clause” (section 33) to end the teachers’ strike marks an extraordinary and deeply troubling moment in the province’s history of labour relations. Regardless of where you stand on the teachers’ specific demands, every Albertan should be alarmed by how this labour dispute is being handled. It reveals an unprecedented willingness to override the constitutional rights that secure collective bargaining and worker representation. The government’s use of a constitutional override to silence a legal strike undermines both democratic norms and the Charter rights that protect us all.
In Saskatchewan Federation of Labour v. Saskatchewan (2015), the Court made clear that the right to strike is an “indispensable component” of meaningful collective bargaining under section 2(d) of the Charter. By invoking section 33 to suspend these protections, government is using a constitutional cudgel to settle what should be a negotiated dispute, effectively telling teachers that their Charter rights are conditional, expendable, and subject to political convenience.
The process itself was as concerning as the substance. Premier Danielle Smith was notably absent from the legislature when her government took this extraordinary step. In a moment that demanded transparency and accountability, Alberta’s leader chose silence, leaving ministers to defend a decision that violates democratic norms. Leadership means standing in the chamber to explain and justify the use of a clause designed to override the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Instead, Smith’s absence symbolized the broader disdain her government has shown for open dialogue and shared governance. The imposition of limits on debate to speed the legislation through further undermined the democratic process.
Such moves set a dangerous precedent. If constitutional overrides become a standard tool in routine labour disputes, it normalizes the idea that governments can simply legislate away rights when they become inconvenient. This approach goes against democratic practice and erodes public trust. We’ve seen this brash political move before. Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government used the notwithstanding clause in Bill 28 to prevent strike action and impose a contract. The public backlash was fierce. The mass walkouts, solidarity strikes, and, overwhelming public condemnation forced Premier Doug Ford to retreat and repeal the legislation. The UCP should learn from that mistake, not repeat it.
Meaningful stability in education cannot be coerced. Rather, it must be earned through good-faith negotiation and respect. Alberta’s teachers, particularly those in rural and northern communities are already struggling with shortages and burnout. They need to feel valued and trusted, not silenced. New teachers, and those in training, are beginning to question their career choice. The government should commit to withdrawing the section 33 override once a mediated bargaining process with a neutral mediator or arbitrator operating under transparent timelines is in place. It must also work with the Alberta Teachers’ Association to design essentialservices protocols that protect student safety without abolishing the right to strike. Finally, Alberta needs an immediate public review of how section 33 is used in this province, to ensure this extraordinary power is never normalized as a partisan shortcut to achieve political goals.
Governing by constitutional override is a betrayal of the very principles that make democratic governance possible. While the vagaries around the clause and its appropriate uses are, at least in part, at the root of the controversy, most would agree that the notwithstanding clause was only meant to be used as a last resort in an exceptional circumstance, which this strike is not. Instead, the UCP is wielding it like a political weapon. They still have an opportunity to reverse course and restore not only collective bargaining, but also the trust, respect, and legitimacy that a strong public education system depends upon.
Geraint Osborne, Law, Crime, and Justice, University of Alberta Augustana Campus
By Adan Shaikh
Vinnie Shankar’s pride and joy is a 1929 Chevrolet rat rod, a low, powerful machine that’s also a work of art with its fully customized body.
“I’ve had it for about eight years. It was once a four-door and it has now been turned into a twodoor. It’s been chopped six inches and channeled four inches and that’s what gives it its low stance,” said Shankar, who’s put countless hours into the build with the help of friends and family.
Under the hood sits a 355 GM crate motor, a small-block engine known for its reliability and power.
“The body was already done on it, so me and a group of our hot rod friends, we did the suspension and the motor and front end. The motor is brand new. It has a 700r4 transmission with a 9-inch Ford rear end on it. All the interior work is just tin metal work,” he said.
“Me and my kids, we bought new ceiling panels, and we made them vintage and we kind of incorporated them into the car,” said Shankar, noting that much of the rat rod’s charm comes from personal touches and family involvement.
“The storage trunk is off a Peterbilt, it was off my father’s truck and it had a hole in it and he was going to throw it away, so I cut it up and now I use it for storage and I had my friend airbrush some artwork on it,” he said, pointing to the detailed custom airbrush-
Shankar adds or changes
ing that adds a unique flair to the vehicle.
“I had it painted last year, it’s now flat black, and changed up the tail lights on it. I try to do something different on it every year just so that I don’t get bored of it and sell it. Next I’m going to do disc brakes in the front, right now it has drum brakes all the way around but that’s
FUN FACTS
According to collector websites, the 355 GM crate motor is a popular choice among hot rod builders because it’s a modified version of the classic 350 small-block engine. With the right setup, it can easily push out over 400 horsepower, giving even vintage builds high performance.
The 1929 Chevrolet was the first year Chevy introduced its famous “Stovebolt Six” engine, a straight-six that replaced the old four-cylinder and became the backbone of Chevrolet’s lineup for decades. Cars from that time were known for their durable steel bodies and simple mechanical design, which made them a favourite among today’s restorers and rat rod enthusiasts.
Shankar’s 1929 Chevy Rat Rod is a go-kart on steroids
all I have planned for next year,” he commented.
“The best way to describe this car is that it’s a go-kart on steroids, so it’s got lots of power. It’s very light, so to stop it you need to get good brakes. Right now it’s drums all the way around. It still stops fairly decent, but I mean, I’d like something a little bit more reliable,” he explained.
The rat rod isn’t just for show. It’s been driven to Drumheller, Camrose and Rocky Mountain House.
“We’ve taken it to Drumheller, we did a cruise out to Camrose, we’ve gone to Rocky Mountain House, local shows and stuff like that. It’s deceiving looking because it looks like it’s choppy in the way it rides, but it’s actually quite comfortable,” said Shankar.
“We’ve got gel cushion seats inside here and my friend did the metal work for the seats,” he added.
For Shankar, the car is not only a fun project but its a reflection of his own personality.
“This car is a reflection
of who I am. It is unique and the thing about a rat rod is you can basically do anything with it, there’s no right or wrong with it. You just modify it as you
like. This will get passed on generations to come, my kids will have it, and hopefully they pass it on,” he said.
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Vinnie
something every year to keep himself from getting bored of the car.
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Bill 2
By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency
Every parent knows how much a stable, reliable routine matters for their kids. The teachers’ strike brought uncertainty into homes across our province. Parents were juggling schedules, students missed out on valuable learning time, and families were caught in a situation that no one wanted to see drag on.
This disruption had gone on far too long, families needed solutions, and students needed to get back to school. That’s why United Conservatives introduced and passed Bill 2, the Back to School Act. This targeted legislation ends the strike, restores stability in the education system, and ensures students return to the classroom as quickly as possible.
The decision to use the notwithstanding clause wasn’t one that we took lightly. But when thousands of students are missing school and parents are facing weeks of uncertainty, we had to act in the public interest.
The Back to School Act puts students first and respects the vital role of teachers. It establishes fair and reasonable terms for a new teacher collective agreement, including a 12 per cent salary increase over four years, additional market adjustments of up to 17 per cent for most teachers, and funding to hire 3,000 new teachers and 1,500 educational assistants. That means smaller class sizes and more help for kids who need it.
We also understand that teachers are facing greater challenges than ever before. Alberta’s classrooms are more complex, with many students requiring extra help and more incidents of classroom aggression. That’s why we created the Class Size and Complexity Task Force to find real solutions, update special-education standards, and collect better classroom data to guide funding decisions.
Our commitment to Alberta families extends beyond just ending the strike. Budget 2025 invests $8.6 billion to build and modernize 130 schools across the province, ensuring every child learns in a safe, modern environment close to home. And for families who faced extra costs during the strike, United Conservatives launched the Parent Payment Program, providing $30 per day per student and $60 per day for students with disabilities, to help cover child-care and other costs incurred during the strike.
In Camrose, we are very fortunate to have the newly built St. Carlo Acutis Catholic High School which was completed and opened this school year. This new building has alleviated the overcrowding in the Camrose Constituency Catholic System. The Battle River School Division made the difficult decision to close three schools, allowing space and an opportunity for the Holden Rural Academy to open and thrive. The school reached enrollment of over 100 students.
Now that the Back to School Act is law, Alberta’s students are back where they belong in their classrooms, surrounded by friends, learning, laughing, and returning to their routines. As we move forward, United Conservatives remain focused on strengthening education, supporting teachers, and putting the success of students at the heart of every decision we make.
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, 487051 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.
Changing Ways raises awareness for Family Violence Prevention Month
By Adan Shaikh November
is Family Violence Prevention Month (FVPM). During this month local organizations work to raise awareness the challenges that our community faces when it comes to violence and how it can be prevented.
“We are hosting a Crafting for Change event. It is going to be at the Field House on November 21, from 1 to 6 p.m.,” said Abby Ness, program coordinator at Camrose and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)—Changing Ways.
“There will be some Christmas crafts, glitter tattoos, sensory activities for little ones, origami, cookies and raffle prizes. We just want to get families out for a fun day, where they can enjoy but also learn about family violence,” said Abby.
Another event that Changing Ways Camrose will be hosting is a webinar on technology facilitated violence. For this, Changing Ways will be partnering with the Camrose Women’s Shelter and Association of Communities Against Abuse (ACAA). This two hour, virtual event will be beneficial for children, youth and parents alike.
“Social media has become a lot more present in our daily lives, especially for the younger generations, so in this webinar they can learn how to stay safe
online and signs of how violence can occur in an online format,” said Abby.
“We met and discussed between the three agencies about which trends were we seeing, what concerns were we hearing, and not only from parents, but teens themselves. When we put our heads together, technology facilitated violence was a theme there,” shared Abby.
“Tech violence can spectrum all the way from cyber-bullying to texting, especially on platforms like Discord, YouTube and even TikTok. If you look up men’s mental health on YouTube a lot of disturbing content shows up. Our teens, especially boys, are being fed this unhealthy content on what it means to be a man, and we want to make sure they know what is healthy and what is not,” she continued.
Abby hopes that the webinar will open conversations between families to discuss these trends and their impacts openly and honestly. “This is not something that people are really talking about or something that is being brought up in the way that it should be,” said Abby.
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HEWKO,
Dr. David “Dave” James 1957 ~ 2025
Dr. David Hewko entered into rest on November 1, 2025, at the age of 68 years.
Dave is lovingly remembered by his spouse, Brenda; close childhood friend, Lynda La Rose; brothers from other mothers, Al Greenslade, Wayne Buskas and Doug Reid; nieces and nephews, Dan, Anna, Ben and Emily; and “the boys”, Jack and Benny (cats); as well as his extended relatives and many cherished friends, neighbours, staff and colleagues.
He was predeceased by his parents, John and Donna Hewko; brothers, Johnny, Robert and Thomas; and his beloved cats, Henry, Herman, Hazel and Jakey; and dogs, Playcer and Dudley.
Dave was a lifelong lover of sports – a devoted fan of the Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Elks, and a supporter of teams and athletes at every level. He brought that same enthusiasm to being a foodie and attending concerts, theatre, travel, powwows or gatherings with friends, always bringing stories and laughter wherever he went.
A passionate volunteer, Dave dedicated countless hours to his community, especially through his work with local sports organizations. Some of his proudest moments included being part of the championships for teams like the Vikings, Icemen, Sabres and Shock, or supporting Riggers, Kinsmen Kings and Hawks, along with events such as the 1988 Winter Olympics and 1991 Wolf Creek CPGA Golf tournament.
From a young age, Dave knew he wanted to be a chiropractor. He loved his career and cared deeply for his patients and friends throughout Wetaskiwin, Maskwacis and the Pine Haven Colony. His compassion, humour and positivity touched the lives of many.
Dr. Dave was truly a kid at heart – a quality perfectly symbolized by his beloved Tigger tattoo, which reminded everyone of his boundless energy, warmth and zest for life.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, staff, colleagues, community and cats.
A service honouring Dr. Dave’s life will be held at the Montgomery Glen Golf and Country Club in Wetaskiwin, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
In Dave’s memory, donations are gratefully accepted to an Animal Shelter of your choice, your favourite local sports team or the Wetaskiwin Health Foundation.
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Tillie Marie Shillington
August 16, 1928 ~ October 18, 2025
Tillie was born in The Pas, Manitoba, and was one of 13 children – they lived a humble, simple rural life. Her father Alphonse and mother Anna raised their family for several years there before moving to Vernon, BC. Her parents instilled hard work, perseverance, family love and making do with very little. Tillie’s father, being a carpenter, taught her skills that would be used her entire life. She was the fix-it of the family. Tillie learned her exceptional cooking talent from her mother, Anna, who had a lot of mouths to feed and precious little food to go around.
Tillie met and married Lorne in Vernon, and soon after moved to Calgary. They opened their first shoe store in Ponoka, and later, second and third stores in Camrose and Wetaskiwin. Tillie and Lorne worked side by side in business while raising their family. Both were extensively involved with community service clubs and fundraising endeavours. Together they enjoyed dancing, Kinsmen Club gatherings, camping, travel and spending time with family. With Tillie’s cooking skills and Lorne’s business experience, they decided to build and run a restaurant (Bono’s) which was most successful.
After they retired from the restaurant and shoe business, they moved to Kelowna for warmer weather and to relax. Well, that didn’t last very long. Shortly after, they bought a busy kitchen store in Orchard Park Mall, Kelowna. After Lorne’s death, Tillie made her home back in Camrose, to be closer to family.
Tillie was full of life and energy and was driven to help family and friends whenever she could. Always asking, “How’s the kids?”, “What are they involved with?” and “I’ve got something for them when they come to visit”. She loved her family immensely and treasured the time she had with them. The grandchildren fondly called her Nanna or Feisty Nanna, which she adored.
Left to mourn her passing are her son Daryl (Leta) and their children Derrick (Jakki), Colton, Garrett and Danielle; Devin (Sarah), Olivia and Brody; Breanna (Jake), Ophelia and Oliver; daughter Jody (Leonard), Tyler.
The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at the Red Deer Hospital for their compassionate care and support.
A private family gathering will be held in Tillie’s honour.
Memorial contributions in Tillie’s memory may be made to the Hospice Society of Camrose and District, Alzheimer Society of Alberta or a charity of one’s choice.
To send condolences please visit weberfuneralhome.ca
In loving memory of Gladys Vioncek
January 27, 1947 ~ November 15, 2019
Six years have passed, dear Mom, Since you were called away; How well do we remember That sad and weary day.
No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered since we lost you Life has never been the same.
In our hearts, your memory lingers, sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear Mother, that we do not think of you.
To hear your voice and see your smile, to sit with you and talk awhile, To be together in the same old way would be our greatest wish today.
So please, God, take a message to our precious Mom up above, Tell her we miss her terribly and give her all our love.
Until we meet again.
Love Mary Jane, Mark, Cody, Mikayla, Tia, Chad, Kiana, Kaymen, Michael, Kim, Justin, Nicolas
Melvin “Mel” Kenneth Neufeld
July 15, 1969 ~ October 31, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melvin Neufeld, who died peacefully at home in Camrose, Alberta, on October 31, 2025, at the age of 56.
Melvin was born in Kamloops, British Columbia. He was predeceased by his parents Richard and Nancy Neufeld; and is survived by his loving wife Kimberly Neufeld; along with many family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
For the past four years, Melvin faced severe kidney issues with his trademark stubborn determination and a rough sense of humour that never wavered. He lived life his own way – straightforward, unapologetic, and full of dry wit. An outdoorsman at heart, Melvin found peace in nature, especially when hunting or fishing. Though he never cared much for extravagance, he always found ways to help and show care for his family.
The family held a Celebration of Melvin’s Life on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Century Meadows Baptist Church.
He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Mel’s memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation.
To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com
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In loving memory of Brett Starcheski February 12, 1982 ~ November 12, 2005
You are always in our hearts, forever loved and greatly missed.
– Love Mom, Mike, family and friends
REYNOLDS, Walter William
1930 ~ 2025
Walter passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at the age of 95 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Shirley; their four children Keith (Darlene), Neal (Penny), Marlene Rudosky (Al) and David (Karen); eleven grandchildren Kaitlyn (Tyson), Kevin, Kelley (Brad), Gwen (Kellen), Jane (Brett), Kristine (Tristan), Emilee, Jennifer (Dez), Erin (Blake), Janelle and William; six great grandchildren Baughn, Jude, Rhodes, Anders, Izabel and Juno; and his sister Diane and her family. Walter was predeceased by his mother Vivian Reynolds (Sjoberg).
Walter was born on the farm near Mozart, Saskatchewan, on July 2, 1930. Times were tough in the ’30s; he said there was never any money, but always food on the table. The farm home in Saskatchewan was always a welcoming place for all. After leaving the farm, Walter worked for a short time as a ranch hand and then on road construction. He married Shirley Wilson in 1958, and together they started a family and a marriage that lasted 67 years. Walter was offered a job as a grain buyer in 1959, which led to a job transfer to Camrose in 1962. Despite Shirley’s hesitation about leaving Saskatchewan, they quickly built a life in Camrose filled with many wonderful neighbours and friends. Life in Camrose was good and Walter always felt grateful for the community in which he lived.
Because of Walter’s work as a grain buyer, he was well known to many local farmers. He enjoyed most sports, the outdoors, camping, cards and music. He had a real passion for ball and was a proud member of many successful baseball and, later in life, slow pitch teams. One of his highlights was being inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame.
Family was very important to Walter and Shirley, and they enjoyed hosting many family get-togethers. One of his last notes to his family summed up his feelings: “Don’t mourn for me, I have had a wonderful wife and family and many wonderful friends. What more could anyone want in life.”
A celebration of Walter’s life will be held at the Greenfield Community Hall, 3803-114 Street NW, Edmonton, AB, on Sunday November 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Friends and family are welcome.
Walter will be laid to rest at the Haglof Cemetery in Saskatchewan, close to the farm where he was born.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Walter’s memory may be made to the Battle River Community Foundation.
Parnell Simonson
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Parnell Simonson. Parnell was born in 1947 in Wainwright. A gifted student, Parnell pursued a degree in mathematics and eventually settled into a career in finance. Parnell enjoyed many friendships with the Freemasons. He loved antique cars and had a great sense of humour.
Left to cherish his memory are brothers Henry and Arne; sister Kaye (Garth); daughter Carey-Lynn (Lloyd); son Steven (Lauren); three grandchildren Katelynn, Peter and Travis; and three greatgrandchildren.
At Parnell’s request, no funeral service will be held. Cremation has taken place.
A private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Max Tulloch
April 29, 1990 ~ November 11, 2020
Five years have passed since I lost you, my son.
Some days it feels like you left me this morning, and other days I am grateful that you are in God’s arms.
I live with memories of your laughter, joy, wittiness and how you always lifted my spirit when we were together.
My heart still aches with constant heavy grief. I deeply miss you and all the great times I had with you.
I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, As long as I’m living my baby you’ll be.
You are forever in my heart.
Love Mom
Carla Marie Thompson
Carla Marie Thompson of Camrose, passed away on November 6, 2025, at the age of 54 years.
She is survived by her parents Janet and David; brother Trevor (Laura); niece Krystal (David) Dyer; four great-nephews; and numerous family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at CityLights Church, 4920-48 Street, Camrose, AB.
In loving memory of Garry Graham who passed away on November 15, 1986
Quietly remembered every day, Sadly missed along life’s way. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts, you’re always there. Ever remembered and sadly missed by your loving family
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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.
HEISLER ELKS’ TURKEY BINGO – Monday, November 17 at the Heisler Community Cultural Centre. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Bingo at 7:30 p.m. 15 games / $5. Door prize on advance tickets. Bonanza to follow.
CAMROSE & DISTRICT CRAFT CENTRE SALE –Woodworking, weaving, pottery. Raffle tickets (cash only). November 21, 4-8 p.m.; November 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rosehaven Heritage Building (across from hospital).
ROUND HILL ELKS’ TURKEY BINGO – Friday, November 28, Round Hill Community Centre. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Bingo starts 7:30 p.m. 16 Turkey Bingos, Christmas Hamper Raffle, 2 Cash Bingo Bonanzas. For further information, call Shorty at 780-608-9483.
PERSONAL
LOST THAT LOVING FEELING? Find it with a personal ad in The Camrose Booster classifieds. Ph. 780-672-3142.
TO GIVE AWAY
TWO PLAYFUL TAME WHITE KITTENS – 25 weeks old. Litter trained. Good mousers. Call me at 780-608-6189.
FIVE PLAYFUL TAME KITTENS – 8 weeks old. Litter trained. Call me at 780-6086189.
SERVICES
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J.D.’s SMALL ENGINE
REPAIR, SALES & SERVICE – Ph. 780-679-3414.
McTAVISH DELIVERIES (2023) LTD.
Local and long distance moving Storage Insured and bonded Where your business is appreciated 780- 672-5242, Camrose
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
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
FLAGSTAFF LAWN & GARDEN
REPAIR & SERVICING
Also, residential snow removal and junk removal Strome, AB
Free pick up and delivery in Camrose and surrounding area
Call Mikkel at 780-281-1956
LOCAL HANDYMAN! –
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FOR RENT
FOR RENT ADS
NOW UPLOADED TO The Camrose Booster Website DAILY!
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.
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. $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.
2-BEDROOM APART-
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.
CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE
Selection of very nice street level offices in newer airconditioned building in Downtown Camrose
* Quiet, considerate neighbours
* Easy access
* Lots of parking for customers
* Energized parking for tenants
* Immediate occupancy
* Come and have a look!
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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.
OFFICE WITH WINDOW
– Main Street Camrose, second floor. Tidy, quiet, 132 sq. ft. Just $187.55 + GST monthly. Call Blain or Don, the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business. 780-672-3142.
1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES
– Beautifully updated, spacious and bright. Central Camrose location, close to downtown, Mirror Lake, Augustana University. Clean, quiet, non-smoking building. Not suitable for small children, no pets. Locally owned and managed, snow shovelling and lawn mowing provided. In keeping with our existing tenant profile, we are seeking interest from mature, responsible adults. Phone 780-679-7090.
2-BEDROOM APARTMENT SUITE – with balcony. Available December 1. Contact 780-608-3820.
ROOM FOR RENT – $600/ mo., utilities included. Shared kitchen. Prefer female. No partiers or smoking. 780-781-1768.
TWO PRIVATE, FURNISHED BEDROOMS – in lower level of home in Camrose for working adults or students. One $750/mo. Larger one $800/ mo. Utilities included. Shared bathroom, laundry and partial kitchenette. Street parking available. No: pets, smoking, vaping, parties, overnight guests. Contact 403-307-5884.
MACHINERY
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REAL ESTATE
OLDER FIVE-BEDROOM HOUSE – with detached garage. Two-bedroom basement suite. Can be rented separately or entire house. Does need some work. Immediate possession. 780-679-9354.
AUTO
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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.
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Pelican Point Campground Manager
Camros e Coun ty is seek in g a Contract Operator for th e operatio n of th e Pe lican Poin t Campground locate d at Bu ff al o La ke, 10 km east of Bash aw an d 6 km sout h of Highway 53
2 ye ar contract commencing May 1, 2026
Propos al Packages /Information ca n be obta ined at www.count y.camrose. ab.c a
Any question s rega rd in g de ta il s of th e specif ic ation, submission an d revi ew proces s ca n be di re cted to Kevi n MacDonald, Ag riculture Se rv ices Manage r for Camros e Coun ty 78 0- 672- 4765 km acdonald@count y.camrose. ab.c a
Th e deadline for submission of pro posal s is December 15 , 2025 , at 3:00 pm Propos al s must be received by Camros e Coun ty by th e specif ie d time Any submission received af ter this deadline will not be considered
Propos al s outlinin g ex perience qualif ic ations , references an d ex pected fees shal l be submit ted in a sealed enve lope marked “Pelican Poin t Campground Manage r” addresse d to:
Kevi n MacDonal d Camros e Coun ty 3755 -4 3 Avenue Camrose, AB T4V 3S 8
Automotive Technician 3rd, 4th Year or Journeyman
We are a recognized leader in the automotive af termarket ser vice industr y with an opening for an experienced technician.
With 3rd, 4th year apprenticeship training or Automotive Technician Journeyman Cer ti cation, you will have the abilit y to per form ser vice on tires, exhaust , brakes, front end, tune-up, electrical and cooling system ser vices, factor y scheduled maintenance and more for our expanding clientele
We o er a competitive salar y and bene ts package Please apply in person with resumé and references to 6208-48 Avenue, Camrose or email to midascam@live.ca
BOOKKEEPER REQUIRED
We are a public practice accounting office that is celebrating 27 years in business this year. We offer full cycle bookkeeping and accounting services for over 70 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
• 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 wor k ethic
• Organized, reliable and dependable
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills
We offer:
• Per manent position available
• Competitive wage and flexible hours
• Awesome wor k environment
Please forward resumé to: Confidential Bookkeeping Inc confidential@syban.net
Augustana oskâpêw (Student Helper) Augustana Campus, Camrose AB
The University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus is seeking an oskâpêw to support First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) students through culturally grounded programming at wahkohtowin Lodge. This full-time, in-person role builds community connections, coordinates student support services, and fosters a welcoming environment through mentorship, cultural events, and collaboration with Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
Applicants must be First Nation, Métis, or Inuit and hold a related Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years’ experience supporting FNMI students in a post-secondary environment. Fluency in a tribal language and a background in Native Studies or Education are considered assets.
This role requires confirmation of First Nation, Métis or Inuit membership or citizenship. Selected applicants will be asked for documentation prior to attending an interview.
To view the full job posting and apply, please visit the University of Alberta Careers site: https://apptrkr.com/6704539
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
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Family Violence Prevention Month
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“I feel that it is a disconnect in our community, where parents have simply accepted that the kids are on their devices and the parents are on their own devices and that is normal. But we need to open communication with each other and know what our children are consuming on their devices. We need to have talks about the dangers but also the positive things that can happen on the devices,” added Daneille Ostafichuk, program manager of Family Services at FCSS. The webinar Exploring Tech-Facilitated Violence will take place online on November 26 at 10 a.m. To register, visit tinyurl. com/2x5ta6p7 If you or someone you know may be experiencing family violence reach out to FCSS at 780-6720141 or contact the Camrose Women’s Shelter at 780-672-1035 or access their 24-hour crisis line at 1-877-672-1010.
Deaths
Cory Mowat of New Norway, passed away on October 27, at 61 years of age.
Carol Chernyk of Tofield, passed away on November 1, at 68 years of age.
COFFEE AND COMMUNITY
Nadine Leming, Camrose Booster
City of Camrose officers were on hand at the west side location of McDonald’s for coffee and a meet and greet with interested residents. It was an opportunity to build relationships. From left, Const. Matt Wilton, Const. Adam Schmidke, Charlene and Pat from the Trauma and Crime Support Services advocates.
CARGILL DONATION
Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster Camrose Fire Department received a generous donation of $56,477.99 from Cargill to go towards the Fire Training Grounds. From left, facility manager Temitope Jebutu, administrator Stacey Beaton, customer service representative Jay Modi, grain sales representative Abby Girard, freight operator Eric Pauls, Camrose Fire Department Chief Eric Graham, Cargill operations leader–northern Alberta and firefighter Tony Pauls, firefighter Paul Gibson and senior grain representative Glaiza Jadraque.
Central Agencies Realty Home of the Week Charm and
By Adan Shaikh
Step inside this well-maintained and recently updated home built for comfort and functionality. The living room makes a lasting first impression with its stone feature wall that includes a built-in electric fireplace, speakers and TV mount. The updated flooring adds a clean, modern touch to the interior and central air conditioning keeps the home comfortable through the summer months.
The main floor follows an openconcept design that connects the living, dining and kitchen areas. The kitchen offers ample counter space and storage, with room for family meals or casual gatherings. The second floor consists
Donnelle Millang
of three bedrooms and a full bathroom. Each room receives good natural light and feels spacious. The basement extends the home’s usable space with a recreation area, fourth bedroom, twopiece bathroom, laundry area and an extra room perfect for hobbies or a home office.
Outside, the west-facing deck includes a gas hookup for barbecues and leads to a fully fenced yard. The property also features a heated garage with workbenches, a shed and an RV parking pad.
Listed at $339,000, this home is located at 5218-45 Street. For more information or to arrange a private viewing, contact Donnelle or Wally at:
Central Agencies Realty 4870-51 Street, Camrose. 780-672-4495 or Donnelle: 780-983-6636 Wally: 780-781-7323
Birthday Badinage
Turns out you can buy a bir thday cake anytime you want and just eat it all yourself. Nobody checks. My sister is blaming me for ruining her birthday. That's so ridiculous. I didn' t even know it was her bir thday
Husband : " What do you want for your bir thday ?"
Me : "Nothing."
Husband : "Oh come on, you must want something!"
Me : "I want nothing. I want to hear nothing and do nothing. I want to be fully disconnected from the ear thly constraints of space and time. I want nothing. And cake. Nothing and cake, please."
A child asked what year I was born and I said 1973. She said, " That 's not a real year! Years star t with 20!"
I' ve discovered that you can turn a regular sofa into a sleeper sofa simply by forgetting your wife's bir thday
I don' t remember if I was 62 or 63 before my bir thday, so now I don' t know if I'm 63 or 64. That's your 60s for you.
Balloons are so weird – "Happy Bir thday! Here's a plastic sack of my breath."
Husband : "For her bir thday, my wife wants something that goes from 1 to 150 in less than 10 seconds."
Friend : "Get her a bathroom scale."
No, weirdo, I don' t want to go to your dog's bir thday par ty. My cat's getting married that weekend
It doesn' t make sense how your family stops giving you money on your bir thday as you get older. I need it now more than I did when I was seven, Aunt Betty! I asked my wife what she wanted for her bir thday. She replied, "Nothing would make me happier than a diamond necklace." So, that's what I got her – nothing 3-year-old : "Can we have bir thday cake?"
Me : "Bu t it's not your bir thday."
3-year-old : " The cake won' t know."
My brother got my kid slime for his birthday, so I'm getting his kid a harmonica.
My daughter wanted a bounc y castle for her birthday par ty. The guy at the rental shop said it would cost $60, but the setup fee would be $500. I said, " That 's outrageous!" He just shrugged and said, " That 's inflation for you."
Happy 4th Bir thday to the tar tar sauce and jar of olives in my fridge
Pro tip: Fill your child's piñata with ketchup and you will never have to host a children's bir thday par ty again. You're welcome
Growing old nowadays:
Friend 1: "Are you going to have a par t y for your 80th bir thday tomorrow?"
Friend 2 : "No, I gotta work the early shift the nex t day." Happy Bir thday to ever yone for the rest of your lives. I just can' t keep track anymore.
A man asked his wife, " What would you like most for your bir thday ?"
She said, "Oh, I'd love to be 10 again."
The man came up with a plan and, on the morning of her bir thday, he took her to a theme park . They rode ever y ride in the park together When lunchtime came, he took her to McDonald's and he bought her a Happy Meal. After lunch, he took her to the theatre to watch the latest movie for kids, complete with popcorn, candy and pop
At last the day was over and she staggered home with her husband and collapsed into bed
Her husband leaned over and asked, " So, sweethear t , what was it like being 10 again?"
She looked at him tiredly and said, "Actually I meant the dress size."
