September 16, 2025 Country Booster by The Camrose Booster

Rob Rolf (left) and Blair Boden take a break from combining a field east of Ohaton. Brayden Paget

Photos

Adan Shaikh

Celebrating Farm Days at Thompson Farm

County Council

By Nadine Leming

Marty Maxwell is a long time Camrose County resident running for election this October in Division four.

He said, “I’ve always wanted to make a difference and to make the county a viable and attractive place to live and raise your family.”

If elected, Marty would like to work on better county roads, to be available to talk with rate payers and bring common sense values to council. He would be involved in communities around the county.

Marty added, “I want ratepayers to know I’m there working for their best interest. I am approachable, able to take their calls about

Nadine Leming, Camrose Booster Marty Maxwell is running in the upcoming County Council election for Division 4.

concerns or issues. I want to promote engagement,be transparent and be responsible.”

Circulation

coverage to the communities of Camrose (RRs and Boxes only), Ohaton, Edberg, Meeting Creek, Donalda, Bawlf, Kelsey, Rosalind, Daysland, Heisler, Strome, Forestburg, Galahad, Castor (farms), Killam, Sedgewick, Lougheed, Coronation/Brownfield, Alliance, Hardisty Amisk, Hughenden, Czar, Metiskow, Cadogan, Provost (farms), Armena, Hay Lakes,

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Miss Muffet is one of the Thompson farm’s ambassadors. She was delighted to greet visitors to the farm. Thompson farm is run by Erin and Casey Murphy-Thompson. They are a fourth generation mixed grain and cattle farm, raising registered and commercial Speckle Park cattle.

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Erin Murphy-Thompson read about the farm during story time. The children were eager to engage in the story, written by Erin specifically about their animals to educate children about life on a farm.

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Casey and Erin Murphy-Thompson hosted community members at their farm for Alberta Open Farm Days. They served chili, made from beef raised on their farm, to raise funds for the Camrose Women’s Shelter. They are located outside of Rosalind.

Submitted

With school back in session, Camrose RCMP want residents to focus on youth safety around school properties. We received numerous complaints from our residents and school employees during the previous year regarding unsafe activity in these areas.

We are urging all drivers, parents, students, and school staff to remember these tips!

Drivers: when a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights and stop sign operating, drivers from both directions are required to stop. You cannot proceed until the lights are off. Flashing amber lamps also show that the bus is preparing to stop – you must slow down and only pass if it is safe and permitted to do so.

Anything that takes your eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, and mind off the task is considered distracted driving. Plan ahead, put your phones away, and focus on the road.

Pay attention to signage, especially no parking zones. School buses need room to move without obstructions or distractions.

Always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

For new drivers: make sure you have a current licence, registration, and insurance slip in the vehicle at all times. You are responsible for producing them, even if you don’t own the vehicle.

Students/pedestrians: Use crosswalks - and look for eye contact with drivers to see if they’re paying attention to you. Do not cross a roadway unless you have stopped and confirmed nobody is coming.

Maintain your awareness when you’re walking. Avoid the use of headphones that make you unable to hear your surroundings.

School employees and parents: if, at any time, you witness someone driving unsafely in school areas, call 310-RCMP to have an officer dispatched. Call 9-11 if there is an immediate danger to anyone. Reporting it to school administrators may be worthwhile, but dangerous driving should be addressed by law enforcement.

Last year we had numerous complaints regarding people passing school buses on highways, as well as a few reports of kids stunting at their school parking lots – which usually gets caught on camera.

They’re not cheap tickets either - both of those offences start at close to $500, and usually involve demerits. Stunting can be any act on the road that is likely to distract, startle, or interfere with drivers –even if you’re a pedestrian. Stay safe, and keep our youth in mind!

County Corner

News and Information from Camrose County Phone 780.672.4446 | www.county.camrose.ab.ca

Camrose County SEED CLEA NING PLANT

Do you have qualit y seed in your bins? Camrose Count y can o er fast , professional seed cleaning ser vices . Beat the fall rush and clean early!

Call us today to book your spot.

780-672-2371

Plan ahead –send your seed samples for testing at harvest time!

Camrose Municipal Election

OCTOBER 20, 2025

ARE YOU RE ADY TO VOTE?

❱ Already registere d ? You’re ready to vote!

❱ Move d or changed your name? Update your info

❱ New voter ? Register now! Register at www.voterlink .ab.ca Interested in running for Council? Learn abou t the process here: www.county.camrose ab.ca/candidate -info

Employment Opportunity

(Pursuant to Ar t icle 17 of the I.U.O.E. Collect ive Agreement ) PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Permanent Full-Time Grader Operator Posi tion

Operating out of the Rosalind Grader Shed – Area 9

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

A s per Camrose Count y polic ies and the Colle ctive Agreement with the I.U.O.E . Local 955

SUMMARY:

Repor ting to the Road Superintendent, the Grader Operator is responsible for grading, snowplowing and general maintenance of Count y roads. Responsibilities include the maintenance of existing roads within the specified grader area, as well as brushing, summer patch graveling, minor construction projects and required grader maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.

• Successful applicants will have to provide a Criminal Record Check and driver ’s abstract .

• Minimum Class 5 Drivers Licence.

• Minimum five years proven experience and abilit y to operate a motor grader proficiently for summer road maintenance and winter snow plowing.

• Knowledge of Camrose County

• Abilit y to work independently and assume responsibility for maintenance of roadways within the stated area

• Abilit y to work independently and assume responsibility for basic maintenance and upkeep of equipment.

• Abilit y to work e ectively w ith other employees and the public

• Phy sical capabilit y to per form some heavy manual tasks.

• Available to work overtime if required

• Competent knowledge of compu ters and abili t y to e ectively u se applications and software

HOURS OF WORK :

A s per Ar ticle Six (6) “Hours of Work ” of the Colle ctive Agreement with I.U.O.E Local 955

EFFECTIVE START DATE : TBD

Intere sted applicants are requested to submit their cover letter and resume to:

Jamie Heidt , Human Resource Coordinator, Camrose County 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 3S8 Email : hrcontacts@county camrose .ab .ca Camrose Count y thanks all applicants for their interes t. Only those applicants selected for an inter view will be cont acted.

How to file a complaint with the RCMP Submitted

Camrose RCMP wants to keep people informed of their options in making complaints to police in order to ensure they still receive information, anonymous or otherwise, that helps them solve and investigate crimes.

If you wish to report or discuss something with police, here are your options:

• Call 9-11 if the situation is an emergency and police attendance is immediately required.

• 24-hour complaint line: 780-672-3341. This is for all non-emergency complaints that require police to attend or investigate. Alternatively, if you don’t know what detachment area you’re in, call 310-RCMP and provide your location.

• Admin line: 780-6723342. In use Monday to Friday, between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for general inquiries. NOTE: This line is not monitored 24/7 and should not be used for complaints that require police attendance.

LOVELY AWARD

Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster

MLA Jackie Lovely (left) along with Minister of Arts, Culture and the Status of Women Tanya Fir (right) awarded the Alberta International Style Trap Shooting Association $13,456. Receiving the award was Sandra Honour.

• Attend the front counter of the detachment during the office hours above. If you want to report something but are concerned about your identity being known (i.e. if you witnessed something happen and you don’t know what to do, or you have credible information you believe can help a police investigation) submit a Crime Stoppers tip with as much detail as possible. Use www.p3tips. com or call 1-800-222TIPS (8477). These tips can be extremely helpful with investigations and Crime Stoppers will not disclose your identity to anyone. Once the tip is received, it is passed along to the detachment where it occurred, and an investigator is assigned. Your identity is not disclosed to this investigator. These tips can also include pictures and videos.

• Ask to speak to a member directly and discuss the nature of what you want to disclose. Confidential information can be discussed with police officers, but only under very particular circumstances.

They also recommend that County residents know their physical address or take a picture of their blue sign in order to assist police in attending an address.

RCMP town hall

By Nadine Leming

The Hay Lakes Recreation Centre will be the location of a town hall meeting by the Camrose RCMP. All County residents are invited to attend and are encouraged to ask questions. During the town hall they will be presenting information on crime prevention including local statistics.

The date for this information session will be October 2 starting at 6 p.m. This will be an opportunity for residents to come together to connect and learn.

Care for Staff program Fun at Meeting Creek pig roast

By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency

In rural Alberta, we know the value of neighbours looking out for one another.

That same spirit of care is at the heart of our continuing care system, where compassionate professionals dedicate themselves to supporting our seniors and vulnerable community members every single day.

United Conservatives are making sure those who care for our loved ones are cared for themselves. That’s why we are investing $7.5 million over the next two years to continue the Care for Staff program, which supports the mental health and wellness of frontline continuing care workers.

Here in the Camrose Constituency, organizations like The Bethany Group have sites across our community that have already seen the benefits of this program. In the most recent round of funding, Bethany used this support to host a staff wellness conference and other initiatives that made a real difference in the lives of their employees. They plan to apply again after seeing firsthand how important this help is.

Last year alone, Care for Staff reached more than 12,000 workers in 126 organizations across Alberta. This kind of support builds a stronger, more resilient workforce, which means better care for seniors and those who rely on continuing care.

Alberta’s rural communities depend on these dedicated professionals. By investing in their well-being, United Conservatives are ensuring they can continue providing the highest quality care for years to come.

When we look after those who look after us, the whole community benefits.

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.

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Volunteer Erhard Pinno led tours for visitors at the grain elevator at the Meeting Creek Family Fun Day and Pig Roast.

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From left, Noah and Emily Hurd enjoyed many of the activities at the Meeting Creek Family Fun Day and Pig Roast.

Nadine Leming, Camrose Booster Gary Middleton, left, volunteered to transport visitors in the speedy car at the Meeting Creek Family Fun Day and Pig Roast. This was a quick way to get workers to work sites on the railway. Inset photo: from left, Kim Anderson and Karen Smith volunteered in the kitchen. Pulled pork on a bun with homemade beans were a big hit at the Meeting Creek Family Fun Day and Pig Roast.

Highlights of County Welcome BBQ

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County councillors, from left, Carl Bergstrom and Don Simpson were happily serving hot dogs at the County’s welcome barbecue on August 16.

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The County Welcome Barbecue included family friendly activities like axe throwing. It was a popular station throughout the afternoon.

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On hand at the County welcome barbecue were, from left, councillor Tina Sroka, summer student Morgan Kushnerick and councillor Carlene Wetthuhn. This was another way for them to serve the community as they prepared cotton candy for the families.

Nadine Leming, Camrose Booster Chicken bingo was one of the fun events at the recent County Welcome Barbecue.

HOMETOWN DAYS IN BASHAW Adan Shaikh, Camrose Booster The Bashaw Majestic Theatre had a full house during their short play Once Upon A Fairytale Crime. The play followed detective Grimm as he interrogated the Big Bad Wolf, who tries to explain how he really is the victim in the situation. Pictured above, detective Grimm takes notes as the wolf walks him through his own narrative of the incident with the three little pigs. Allegedly, all the wolf wanted was to borrow a cup of sugar.

Trautman runs for re-election

The farm appearing in this photograph is located in the Camrose trading area. If you recognize it as yours, come to the Camrose Booster, 4925-48 Street, Camrose. You will be presented with a free 8” x 10” colour enlargement of the photo.

By Nadine Leming

Giving back and serving her communities is the reason Cindy Trautman is once again running for council in Division 2.

Cindy says issues facing the County are to work on roads and the tax rate as these are two items important to residents.

She said, “My key priorities continue to be representing Division 2 and making decisions to enhance the quality of life for all residents in Camrose County.”

A core value for Cindy is reviewing how decisions affect both current situations and positive/negative unexpected consequences of decisions in the future. It is important to her to get as much information as possible, have open discussion at council meetings which the public can attend, listen and respect the opinions of all council members, then use all of this to make decisions that are in the best of interest of the residents.

She continued, “I value honesty and integrity, both of which I give and expect in return. I will answer the enquiries to the best of my ability; I stand by my word to residents. I value communicating with residents and want to hear from them. It would be an honour to serve the Division 2 residents for another term.”