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STRATHMORE
A familiar face will once again be sitting at the council desk come January.
Former Mayor Steve Grajczyk was one of
five residents to put their name in for the
seat that had opened up after Councillor
John Rempel resigned earlier this year.
Election Day was on Dec. 15 and Grajczyk unofficially won with 287 votes. He
was followed closely by Glenn Freeland
at 213; Nicole Gibbons, 137; Allan Auger,
95; and Jason Pollo with 66 of the votes.
The results remain unofficial until Dec.
19. At the next council meeting, Jan. 7,
Grajczyk will be sworn in.
“I would like to congratulate all of the
candidates for participating. I would like
to thank all of my supporters and I want
to remind everybody that I never made
any promises, but I did make a lot of
statements and I’m going to go to work
for the town and work with the mayor
and council the best I can,” said Grajczyk.
“I also want to wish everyone a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.”
Voter turnout was low with only 798
people voting out of the approximately
9,106 that are eligible, which works out
to about 8.76 per cent.
Returning officer Jennifer Sawatzky is
not sure how to see the voter numbers
increased. The election was advertised
as soon as it was announced; word was
spread by word-of-mouth, social media
and through other avenues.
“I think it’s pretty typical that by-elections see a lower turnout than regular
elections. I was expecting a lower turnout
just because of that fact,” said Sawatzky.
“We did have an advance vote as well
so we tried to give opportunity (to vote)
and we did institutional votes. We went
out to seniors homes and the lodge and
seniors areas to try and make it convenient for them to vote. We also had the
advanced vote, which we only had less
than a couple hundred people show up
for and then (Dec. 15) we had approximately 500 people come out. There’s lots
of opportunity.”
Approximately 2,500 people voted in
the last election, 2013, which is still low
when compared withan approximate
population of 13,000.
Spartan air!
Strathmore Spartans Grade 10 player Connor McBean drives to the basket against the Holy Cross
Collegiate Hawks on Dec. 15 at the high school. Both teams played a fun-filled game, before the
Spartans prevailed by an eight-point margin.
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A Lions big band Christmas
Hello Langdon!
Owners and staff of the new Tim Horton’s location in Langdon held a grand
opening on Dec 13. No grand opening is complete without an official Grand
Opening Cake. Posing with the cake are manager Chrystal McConnell (lr), Taylor Korpi, owner Kevin Korpi (back), Carmen Korpi and owner Tracy
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The Strathmore Lions Club held their annual Community Christmas Party
at the Civic Centre on Dec 13. Guests were treated to a prime rib and
ham dinner, door prizes and dancing to the tunes of the Sentimental
Journey Big Band from Calgary. Funds raised by the Lions Club at this
event are directed to the Strathmore Aquatic Society.
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Bisons to play Germany, help out SAY
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter
The UFA Bisons will have the chance to play Germany on
Dec. 23, and after missing out on the opportunity to play an
international team last year, the boys are stoked.
“It’s a pretty cool feeling, knowing last year we didn’t do it,
instead we played the women’s national team which was still
pretty outstanding, they’re a good hockey team,” said Bisons
captain Shane Fraser.
Last season the Bisons had the chance to host an international game but after playing 11 games in November, 10 of
which were on the road, plus being a little banged up injurywise and a few other factors, it was decided to let the guys
rest and prepare for the Macs Midget Tournament.
“It’s not very often you get a chance out here in Strathmore
to see an international hockey team and these will be the best
of the best 17-and-under kids from Germany,” said Wayne
Hansen, general manager of the Bisons.
“The game is usually well attended, we would expect between 500 to 700 people to attend the game, depending on
people’s travel schedules.”
Fraser is looking forward to seeing the different style of
play the German players will approach the game with.
“People from different countries (they) have a different
style of play usually with European teams, more speed and
skill and here in Canada usually more physical and bigger
players. It will just be interesting to see how they play compared to our team the way they’re coached and the way Dan
has us coached,” said Fraser.
The Bisons are also using the game as a way to help spread
the word about SAY and help them raise money towards the
disc golf initiative.
SAY, the Strathmore Assembly of Youth has been around
for a couple of years now, but still isn’t quite as well-known
as they could be.
“I think it’s really good, I agree I don’t think there’s much
awareness of what it is and I think it is a great opportunity to
tell people about the disc golf course and get people to know
about it and attend it,” said SAY member Sabrina Kooistra.
“Our purpose is to, I guess you can say, improve the quality
of life of youth and kind of change the idea that there isn’t
anything to do in Strathmore,” said Kooistra.
“Because of our connection to the school … I thought that
this was probably the perfect opportunity and perfect chance
for them to get the info out there about what SAY is,” said
Hansen.
The Bisons have always used the international games as a
way to help out the community, rather than a way to generate money for the organization. Hansen’s son was a member
of SAY, and so when their name was brought forward as a
potential group to raise money for, to help with their disc golf
initiative, Hansen was in.
Disc golf is similar to regular golf, but what you use to
throw looks like a Frisbee, but is specialized for disc golf,
and players try to get it into a type of basket. The course will
start in Brentwood and end in the Birth Forest. There are a
number of different locations that will have baskets set up
for the game.
“I think its growing in popularity right now. We thought
that it would be a different opportunity for something to do
for people in Strathmore,” said Kooistra.
The game between the Bisons and Germany is scheduled
for Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Strathmore Family Centre. Admission is $5 and all proceeds will be going to SAY and the disc
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COUNCIL BY-ELECTION
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Steve Grajczyk - 287
*unofficially elected
Glenn Freeland - 213
Nicole Gibbons - 137
Allan Auger - 95
Jason Pollo - 66
These results are unofficial until Friday December 19, 2014.
The next regular
Council Meeting
will be
January 7 & 21, 2015
IMPORTANT NOTICE VIA HUXTED WASTE
DISPOSAL & TOWN OF STRATHMORE
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 19, 2015
IF YOU LIVE IN:
ASPEN CREEK OR THE RANCH
AND HAVE YOUR GARBAGE PICKED UP BY THE TOWN OF STRATHMORE
YOUR GARBAGE PICK UP DAY WILL BE CHANGING FROM TUESDAYS TO
THURSDAYS.
TO HELP ALL INVOLVED WE WOULD LIKE TO IMPLEMENT A MORE
EFFECTIVE GARBAGE PICK UP TIME FOR YOUR AREA IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL THE TOWN OFFICE.
THANK YOU FOR YOU CO-OPERATION
TOWN OF STRATHMORE
NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
The following application(s) for development have been approved by the
Town of Strathmore, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board:
Application:
Civic Address:
Legal Description:
Development:
14D-042
608 Willow Drive
Lot 6, Block 7, Plan 741 0401
Homecraft – Personal Services (Hairdressing)
The file as noted above can be viewed at the Town Office during regular
business hours. The permit will be issued following the lapse of the appeal
period.
Any person wishing to appeal this decision must submit their appeal no later
than 4:30 pm on January 2, 2015. Appeals must be in writing, accompanied
by the $100.00 fee and submitted to the Secretary, Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board, Town of Strathmore, 680 Westchester Road,
Strathmore AB T1P 1J1.
Date of Publication: December 19, 2014
TOWN OF
STRATHMORE
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NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
The following application(s) for development has been received by the
Town of Strathmore, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board:
We wish you a very
Merry Christmas and a Happy
and Prosperous New Year!
Please note that the Town Office will be closed
December 24th at NOON and reopening on
January 2nd at 8:30am.
TAX INFORMATION
If you wish to enroll in the Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) for 2015 and
ae not currently on the payment plan the town requires your application by
December 18th, 2014. The Town Office will be closed from noon December
24 through January 1, 2015.
If you are on the TIPP please note the January 2015 Tax Installment Plan
Payment will be taken on January 6, 2015 and the first business day of each
month thereafter.
In accordance with the Town Bylaw 11-23 all taxes remaining unpaid
after January 6th a 9% penalty will be applied to the total outstanding tax
balance on January 7th, 2015.
UTILITY BILLS FOR:
WILDFLOWER, WESTMOUNT, DOWNTOWN, THORNCLIFF,
PARKWOOD, GREEN MEADOW, GRANDE POINT,
ASPEN CREEK & THE RANCH
WILL BE MAILED OUT ON DEC 15/14 WITH A DUE DATE OF
JAN 10, 2015
Application:
14D-249
Civic Address:
833 Bayview Road
Legal Description:
Lot 11, Block 3, Plan 7710634
Development:
Side yard setback variance of 0.80 meter, and
Rear yard setback variance of 0.63 meter for Accessory Building (Shed)
Application:
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Civic Address:
839 Bayview Crescent
Legal Description:
Lot 20, Block 4, Plan 7710634
Development:
Accessory Building (Temporary Canvas Shelter)
located in NW corner of the above noted property requires a side yard
setback variance of 0.70 meter, and rear yard setback variance of 0.67
meter and, the Accessory Building (Temporary Canvass Shelter) in NE
corner of the above noted property requires a side yard setback variance
of 0.92 meter, and rear yard setback variance of 0.79 meter.
The files as noted above can be viewed at the Town Office during regular
business hours. The permits will be issued following the lapse of the
appeal period.
Any person wishing to appeal this decision must submit their appeal
no later than 4:30 pm on January 2, 2015. Appeals must be in writing,
accompanied by the $100.00 fee and submitted to the Secretary,
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Town of Strathmore, 680
Westchester Road, Strathmore AB T1P 1J1.
Date of Publication:
December 19, 2014
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HEALTH ADVICE
On Dec. 9 members Masonic
Lodge Foundation of Alberta
and of the Strathmore Masonic
Lodge presented a cheque for
$2,000 to the Strathmore Regional Arts Collective. Ted Currie (l-r), Brandy Hebbes, Wanda
Reinholdt, Geoff Scott and
Douglas Barnard.
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If we have an injury our blood platelets are
important in helping the blood to clot Platelet levels
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Masons offer financial support
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter
The Strathmore Regional Arts Collective (SRAC) got a boost to their finances
on Dec. 9, when representatives of the
Masonic Foundation of Alberta and the
Strathmore Masonic Lodge presented
them with a cheque for $2,000.
“That was suggested to me by a member of Strathmore Lodge and then I told
him to bring up the application form
come to the meeting,” said Doug Barnard, a member of the foundation.
He explained that there are 14 districts that each have one representative
sit on the committee which helps determine which group(s) in their district
will receive a charitable donation of
$2,000.
Right Worshipful Brother Joe Bratton,
District Deputy Grand Master Alpha
District 2014 – 15, of Strathmore suggested SRAC as one of this year’s recipients.
“(We’re) super excited and very grateful. We’re going to try and maximize
those dollars to offer something for as
many people as possible at our festival,” said Brandy Hebbes, SRAC chair,
speaking of the annual Arts and Sounds
in the Park Festival held in September.
The Masonic Foundation of Alberta
is a charity group of the Masons. Each
year $30,000- $40,000 is budgeted to be
donated.
“We like to support a lot of different
organizations,” said Barnard.
Last year one of the donations made
in this district was to Rosebud Theatre.
The Masons also have the Masonic
High Education Bursary Fund.
“It’s for needy kids who want to continue their education,” said Ted Currie,
past District Grand Master.
“They don’t have to be a Mason, they
can be anyone so if you know someone get in touch with a Mason and we’ll
give an application, or you can go to
the Alberta Masonic website,” said Barnard.
There are 38 bursaries awarded each
year in the amount of $5,000, making
it the second largest donation of bursaries in the province, second only to the
government, said Currie.
Ladies … get your livestock on!
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter
The Counties of Kneehill, Mountainview, Wheatland and Rocky View, in
conjunction with the M.D. of Bighorn,
Cows and Fish, Foothills and Forage
Grazing associations, are hosting a Ladies Livestock Lessons retreat on Jan.
16-17 at the Strathmore Travelodge.
The retreat will be a great opportunity for farming women, new and experienced, to connect with one another
and to gain knowledge of what is happening in the industry right now.
“This year’s retreat will consist of a
Canadian Beef Market update, Livestock Emergency Preparedness and Response, First Aid for Livestock, Weed ID
and Tag Reading. This will be complemented with good food, wine tasting
with Fieldstone Fruit Wines, entertainment on the Friday evening and Yoga
Saturday morning,” said Lorelee Grattidge, Agricultural Specialist for Mountain View County.
Since 2007, the Red-Bow Alliance,
which is comprised of organizations
and counties, put on two events each
year to improve farm management.
“Since 2007 the committee has hosted two annual events, Ladies Livestock
Lessons and Ranching Opportunities.
These events both promote on-farm
best management practices,” said Grattidge. “Ladies Livestock Lessons is held
in a new location in the region each
year. The event takes the form of a twoday retreat designed specifically for
women working in the ranching/farming industry.
“The workshop includes indoor classroom time, hands-on sessions and lots
of time for socializing and networking.”
The agenda does have modifications
each year, but the topics that are discussed stay the same.
“The agenda changes from year to
year, but often includes sessions on riparian health and tame or native range
health and management, plant and
weed identification, species at risk,
low-stress livestock handling and herd
health,” said Grattidge.
To register for the lessons, you can
contact Fiona McCarthy at Mountain
View Agricultural Service 403-335-3311
ext. 143 or by e-mail ([email protected]).
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Strathmore RCMP are currently
investigating multiple damaged
vehicles that had been parked on
Strathcona Road. Vehicles were
damaged between the late hours
of December 8th and early morning
hours of December 9th. Suspect(s)
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Strathmore High School celebrated their annual Breakfast
of Champions on Friday, Dec.
5. Students are hand selected
for multiple reasons by their
teachers to come join them
for breakfast to acknowledge
their hard work, dedication,
improvement and involvement.
Photo Courtesy of Taryn Riley
Strathmore’s radio
station approved
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Contributor
Strathmore’s radio station is a step closer to reality after
gaining approval from the CRTC. Clear Sky Radio will be
launching the Wolf 104.5 FM, a country music station in the
coming year.
There is still quite a bit of work to do, including looking
for office/studio space and then negotiating leases for both
the studio and transmitter tower. Once those matters are figured out, equipment will be ordered to begin the construction of the studio and transmitter site.
“Strathmore as you know has been growing significantly
in recent years and is now at the size it can support its own
dedicated radio service. We’ve found over time that communities like Strathmore that are in close proximity to big
cities like Calgary can obviously listen to a lot of radio, but
the content isn’t local at all,” said Paul Larsen, president of
Clear Sky Radio.
“Residents crave news from their own community, local
sports and community updates, weather and road conditions. The Calgary stations have to focus on the city, so we
will fill a niche by focusing on the community of Strathmore.
Much like how the town supports local newspapers. Certainly residents can read the major Calgary papers, but the
local papers focus on what’s happening in Strathmore. Local
radio will be the same idea.”
Clear Sky Radio Inc is based in of Lethbridge where they
currently have a station, and they have another in Medicine
Hat. There has been approval by the CRTC to add a second
station in Lethbridge, and the launch of a new station across
the mountains in Cranbrook, B.C.
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December 19, 2014 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 7
REMEMBERING OUR ROOTS ~Alfred & Marje Johansen
JOHN GODSMAN
Times Contributor
Alfred’s father, Andrew Johansen, and his forefathers were farmers in Sonder Hygum, Denmark.
Andrew and his brother Jacob worked at the mines
in Greenland before immigrating to Canada in
1922, and started grain farming in the Hussar/Standard area.
His mother Marie Jacobsen, also came from
Sonder Hygum and followed Andrew to Canada
seven years later, in 1929, marrying him later that
year. Alfred and his twin sister,
Elna, were born in Bassano in
April 1931. Another sister Margaret
(Flewelling) and brother Harry followed. Alfred started his education
at Sunny Range, in the one-room
school, and along with several
other children rode to and from
school on horseback! The school
had a barn for children to leave
their horses in during class! He attended Hussar
and Standard Schools, before graduating at the age
of 16 to go farming with his Dad. In 1947, Andrew,
Marie and their children moved to Carseland to
continue farming, while brother Jacob remained at
Hussar.
Marje’s grandfather - Harry Groves - moved from
Swainsby, England to Canada in 1894, where he
worked at several jobs before he met his future wife,
Jean Patterson, who had been born in Northampton, England, and came to Canada with her parents, brothers and sisters in 1886. Harry and Jean
were married in 1898, and four years later moved
to Strathmore where they started farming/ranching and raising their ten children. Their third oldest
was James Groves (Marje’s Dad) and he was born
in 1906. Her grandparents on her mother’s side,
Pete and Christine Voigt had moved from Denmark
to Oregon, where Mabel, (Marje’s mother) was born
in 1912, as well as a sister Esther. They moved to
the Carseland area in 1916, and had seven more
children! In 1936, during the dirty thirties, Pete and
Christine left with all their belongings and their
seven youngest children on a truck, heading west,
and ended up in Aldergrove, B.C. where they started a gas station/convenience store/ and orchard.
Mabel had married Jim Groves in 1929, and they
farmed/ranched north of Carseland, where they
raised their five children. Esther was also married,
so she didn’t accompany the family to Aldergrove.
Marje is the third oldest and was born in 1933, and
had two brothers, Jim Jr. and Roy Groves, and two
sisters Edna Harriman and Joyce Hvingelby. Marje
took all her schooling from Grade 1 to Grade 12, at
Carseland, where she was very involved in sports
and farm activities.
Alfred and Marje met in 1947,
when Alfred’s family moved to
Carseland. They started courting
two years later, while teaching
gymnastics together at Carseland
School, and working on their
respective family farms. Around
this time, Alfred attended SAIT
in Calgary, taking Agricultural
Mechanics. He and Marje were married in Calgary
on Jan. 31, 1953, and moved to the farm in Hussar, where they spent the next 25 years and raised
their six children Don, Jack, Bruce, Dale, Connie
and Guy, who have given them 14 grandchildren
and one great-granddaughter. All six of the children
played hockey, and Alfred started and coached the
girl’s team. Marje spent her springs and summers
coaching girls baseball.
Alfred had always been around horses and enjoyed rodeo activities with his family. During the
winter months, Alfred fed bulls from stock contractors, and it was only natural for his sons to start
riding them. He converted the quonset on the farm
to a bull riding arena, so that his boys and children
from the surrounding area could come and ride.
All the practice and support over the next six years
certainly paid off, as all five boys became professional bullriders. Between hockey, rodeo and other
sports Alfred and Marje spent many hours on the
road.
Their community activities included Alfred being
a Scout Leader and member of the Lions, and Marje
being a member of Unifarm as well as enjoying curling, while
they lived in Hussar. In 1978, they moved from Hussar to a
farm five miles north of Carseland, where they lived for the
next 30 years. From 1979 through 1991 he worked at Cominco
(now Agrium), and Marje worked part-time for chiropractors
and doctors in Strathmore. In 2008, they retired to Strathmore,
and have enjoyed spending 20 years as snowbirds, as well as
having the time to become more involved with their children,
grandchildren, and most recently their first great-granddaughter. They are surrounded by many, many friends.
The biggest changes they’ve seen in this area over the years
are the changes in farming technology, from horse and plow
to the huge GPS machines now being used.
Pass the Salt
THIS CHRISTMAS
‘Ring the bells, ring the bells
...’ The tune from the radio
draws me right in. It is only
when I mull over the words,
‘Ring the bells, peace on
earth, good will to men,’ that
I register the disconnect.
Looking at how people seem
to be ‘coping’ rather than
‘living,’ reading the paper
and watching the news, most
often leaves a sense of despair rather than cheer. In our
modern world, some may not
be old enough to remember a
reality that reflects the words
of that song; Nor even aspire
to such a ‘foreign’ concept.
The freedom that honesty
brings to our relationships
seems to be a well-kept secret. Few people enjoy a true
sense of community because
we need our defenses intact.
Whatever happened to recognizing I am human - I ‘flaw’? I
need grace as much as they
do (maybe the greatest obstacle is my need to be better
than that. Do I have that much
grace for myself?). If grace is
not an option, true connection
is not an option. If connection
BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH
105 Main St. Carseland
403-934-9337
[email protected]
Pastor: Andy Wiebe
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
www.bowriveralliance.com
Carseland
food hamper
RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY
(1 PET. 2:9)
115A – 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
403-667-7832
Pastor: Dunmoye Lawal
Sunday Service: 10:30 am
Friday (Divine Encounter): 7 pm
Thursday Bible Study: 7 pm
www.rccgstrathmore.com
Each year Carseland School hosts a food
drive in the month of December to help out
the local food bank. This year the students
brought in over 400 items ranging from toiletries, items for babies, clothing, toys and
every kind of non-perishable food items.
“We run our food drive for a week every year
and I am so proud of the amount of items
our small school manages to bring in,” said
Lynn McConnell, Carseland School secretary.
STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225
Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer
Children’s Pastor: Lori Dollinger
Youth Pastor: Kyle Lomenda
New Office Hours:
9 am - 4 pm • Tues - Wed - Thur
Worship Service: 10:30 am
Children’s Church & Nursery in Service
Extending Grace - igniting hope
www.strathmorefullgospel.com
Photo Courtesy of Carseland School
Stix Restaurant
open for Lunch
Monday to Friday
11am to 2pm
with great Daily Specials!
Pro Shop
Open Monday to Friday
GREAT HOLIDAY SALES!
403-934-2299
Ext 1
www.strathmoregolfclub.com
Pro Shop Still Open 9-5 Monday to Friday
Visit our website:
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LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN
112 Lakeside Blvd. • 403-934-2374
Pastor: Dawn Nelson
Worship Schedule
Thursday Evening 7:00 pm
Sunday Family 10:30 am
Christian Education
For All - Ages 3-103
Sunday at 9:30 am
Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ!
HARVEST HEALING CENTRE
NEW: 102 Canal Gardens
403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171
Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
Sundays 10:30 am
Come join us for a spirit-filled time
of worship
is not an option, then what is?
Cynical is not typically where
I camp out. It represents that
hope is dead (at least in the
area where the cynicism is
applied). It shuts me down
and rightly so. Without hope,
what’s the use? Most of us
stand little chance of offering
our world political ‘enlightenment’ or to affect the global
economy significantly ...
we are, however, not without influence. Our circle of
influence may be small, but as
a community, our little circles
of influence bounce off and
affect one another, much like
the cells do in our blood.
With the Holy Spirit as our
Helper, our Comforter and our
Friend, this is a responsibility
we must not negate. May
we keep ‘dancing’ (a quote I
heard watching a Christmas
movie earlier this week). May
we become. May our older
self never prefer our younger
self. May we love and be
loved. May we be merry and
bright!
Elaine Wheeler
Strathmore Full Gospel Church
STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
Meeting in the Lutheran Church
112 Lakeside Blvd. 403-983-0081
Pastor: Ghena Girleanu
Services held every Saturday
Sabbath School: 10 AM
Worship Service: 11 AM
www.strathmoreadventist.ca
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC
Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym
709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore
403-934-2641
Pastor: Fr. Wojciech Jarzecki
Masses: Saturday 5 pm • Sunday 10 am
ST. MICHAEL & ALL
ANGELS ANGLICAN
“Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ”
INTERIM WORSHIP LOCATION:
245 Brent Blvd., Strathmore
(NORTH door) 403-934-3017
Pastor & Priest: Bryan Beveridge
Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am
HOPE COMMUNITY
COVENANT CHURCH
245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore • 403-934-2424
Worship Service Sundays 10 am
Lead Pastor: Glenn Peterson
www.hope-community.ca
STRATHMORE ALLIANCE
325 1 Ave • 403-934-3543
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
Pastor: Darrell Young
Associate Pastor: Byron Allan
9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages
11:00 am Worship Service
www.strathmorealliance.com
STRATHMORE UNITED
Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue
403-934-3025
Rev. Pamela Scott
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Babysitting Provided
Wheel Chair Accessible
Loop system for the hearing impaired
Page 8 • Strathmore TIMES • December 19, 2014
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Victory in water contamination lawsuit
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter
It has been a long-fought battle for Rosebud resident Jessica Ernst, and it’s one that’s not over yet. A former oil patch
consultant, Ernst has been tied up in a legal battle against
Encana, the Alberta Environment and the Energy Resources
Conservation Board (ERCB) now known as the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), all of which she is suing for different
reasons that all lead to the contamination of her groundwater
due to hydraulic fracturing.
The water in Ernst’s well, and others in the area, is so full
of methane and other unknown contaminants that haven’t
been disclosed that she can light her water on fire.
In May it was decided in the courts that Ernst did not have
a case against the ERCB because they owe only public duties under the Charter of Rights and Freedom. The ruling is
one she will be fighting to appeal in the Supreme Court of
Canada.
“If I do win at the Supreme Court then all that it will mean
is that I am allowed to sue the energy regulators, so it will
send me right back to where I started from seven years ago,”
said Ernst.
In court in April of this year, Alberta Environment’s lawyer
tried to use the same claim as the ERCB had, stating they
didn’t owe a private duty of care to individual landowners
when investigating groundwater contamination. Part of the
reasoning the case should be struck down, argued Crown
Counsel Neil Boyle, was that it would open the floodgates
and there could be millions or billions of dollars’ worth of
damages.
It was also decided during the April court appearance that
Encana should now proceed with the production of documents. Ernst had a deadline of Oct. 31, and Encana’s deadline
is this Friday, Dec. 19. She filed her 2,179 documents and is
now waiting to see what Encana will produce.
In November Ernst claimed a victory in the battle when it
was ruled that she could in fact sue Alberta Environment for
failing to investigate, and then remediate the water contamination near Rosebud.
While the Chief Justice Wittmann still said Ernst couldn’t
make a claim against the ERCB, he did state that she does
have an arguable claim against Alberta Environment and Encana for breaching private duties owed to her, and they may
be liable to her for damages.
Wittmann also ruled that the government pay
triple Ernst’s legal costs due to the improper manner that her claim was attacked.
Alberta Environment had until Dec. 8 to appeal
the decision that they can be taken to court, but
chose not to proceed.
“The Crown carefully and thoroughly reviewed
the decision of the court to allow this matter to
proceed and decided not to pursue an appeal. As
this matter is still before the courts (the lawsuit is
proceeding) we cannot comment further at this
time,” said Michelle Davio with the Alberta Justice
and Solicitor General Communications department, by e-mail.
Though the legal wheels are turning a little faster now, it could still be years before the case is
before the courts for a final decision.
“One of the problems with lawsuits is they
make them so horrible that people just as quickly as somebody offers money they settle out of
court and sign a gag order so you never find out
about them, and judges will allow these cases to
be sealed. They need to be made illegal, these gag
orders,” said Ernst
YOUR AD COULD
BE HERE!
Photo Courtesy of Dr. Anthony Hall
“I knew this case was going to be awful when
I started it because it’s big billions of dollars and
they do not want to be held responsible for the
water contamination.”
Ernst has made it a choice, and her mission, to
see those responsible for her water and others
in Rosebud, to be held accountable and she will
continue to fight until she has exhausted every
option.
Langdon
Christmas spirit
Left: Dani Patterson (l-r) and
Daya Loiselle are enjoying
decorating their Christmas
trees and gingerbread men
during the Langdon Christmas Carnival on Dec. 6. Right:
The Langdon 3-on-3 league
players were having a blast in
the outdoor rink tournament
during the Langdon Christmas Carnival on Dec. 6.
Justin Seward Photos
Merry Christmas!
William Bradley (l-r),
Jenny Schumann, Sylvia Westgarth, Janice
Pedersen, Mel Tiede,
Florence Vandervelde, Hedy Stor, Alice
Booth, Bruce Koffman and Brian Grier
from the Handibus
Association would like
to thank their clients
for their services and
wish everyone a Merry
Christmas.
Thought for
the Week
~
Too often we
underestimate the
impact of a smile,
a gentle touch,
a listening ear.
Sometimes,
the less we say
or do,
the better.
Jessica Ernst (centre) with her legal team, Cory Wanless (l) and
Murray Klippenstein outside of the Drumheller Courthouse on
April 18.
Justin Seward Photo
Wheatland County acquires new road
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter
At the Wheatland County council meeting on
Dec. 2, council discussed the topic of developing a
road crossing private properties on Section 32-2521-4, East of Rural Road 215.
The issue that council was concerned about was
that an agreement with the owner, who was registered on title, was not completed. Files provided
evidence that there were no details why it was never executed, or whether the deal was done.
In February 2014, it was workers from the county
public works department that came forward and
expressed their concern about maintaining the private road.
Council did not really see a reason to plow the
road as there was a lack of documentation.
New information came forward to council’s attention during the meeting that there should be a
consideration for the county to re-visit taking ownership of the road and maintaining it.
Council removed the caveat, which allows them
to resume maintenance on Rural Road 215.
Once council decided on the plan, staff suggested that council should resume discussions with
residents to reach an agreement on the purchase
and exchange of areas that are similar to that of
Rural Road 215 with the roads under construction.
The whole issue is to see if it is the right thing to
revisit the road, and if the owners will agree to see
maintenance on this road.
“From council’s perspective, they just want to
make sure what they’re doing is the right thing. So
that’s got referred back, they didn’t make a decision
on that, so I won’t be able to report on anything
further than that until it comes back to council,
which will likely be in January,” said Alan Parkin,
Chief Administration Officer for Wheatland County.
The issue was brought up by Reeve Koester at
the meeting, after there was not a recent snow removal done.
“I think it was the snow removal that brought it
to their attention, after that one snowfall we had,
there was no snow clearing done,” said Parkin. “I
think certainly the residents along that road have
a concern with snow, but we haven’t maintained
that road for quite some time. It’s just when we got
the snow, it came to their attention and they said
‘hey we’re not maintaining it anymore’. We’ll work
through that at the next meeting.
“I think the residents had the concern with it
because of the long-standing agreement that had
been put in place, but unfortunately not a lot of it
was documented.”
The reasoning for the subject to be further reviewed is so the county does not take the risk of
the issue affecting other roads.
“This is why they set for us to come back with
some recommendations on how we can make this
thing work, without affecting other potential roads
that are out there,” said Parkin.
The concerns were raised after three months of
no maintenance on that road.
December 19, 2014 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 9
Harper Government accomplishments in 2014
KEVIN SORENSON, M.P., CROWFOOT
Parliamentary Report
From my family to yours, I wish everyone all the
blessings of the Christmas holiday season. It was
great to see many constituents attend our Crowfoot constituency office Christmas open house. As
your Member of Parliament, I always look forward
to coming home from Ottawa to share some holiday cheer with constituents.
Our Conservative Government has provided
significant legislative accomplishments in 2014.
Job creation, lower taxes and free trade were key
elements in the economy-focused agenda in the
House of Commons this past year. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, we are
implementing important job-creating measures
from Economic Action Plan 2014 including the recently announced measures supporting families.
This year’s budget, Economic Action Plan 2014,
contained specific measures to create jobs, promote economic growth, and support Canadian
families. We have implemented a Small Business
Job Credit and doubled the Children’s Fitness Tax
Credit. We have also set the stage for tax cuts, including the Family Tax Cut Plan that will give every Canadian family with children under the age
of 18 more money to spend on their own priorities. It will allow a higher-income spouse to trans-
fer up to $50,000 of taxable income to a spouse in
a lower tax bracket. It also includes a significant
expansion of the Universal Child Care Benefit to
$160 per month for children under the age of 6.
There will be a new $60 monthly benefit for children aged 6 to 17 and a $1,000 increase to the
Child Care Expense Deduction limits.
All the while we have kept taxes low and continue to be on-track to return to a balanced budget in 2015. Lately, I have been hearing from you
about the impact of lower oil prices. We all enjoy
the lower prices at the gasoline pumps, but we
also know that we must be diligent when it comes
to managing Canada’s economy.
Contrary to Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s claim
that budgets balance themselves – the federal
budget will continue to require a ‘steady hand at
the tiller’ to ensure it is balanced in 2015.
We have implemented job-creating measures
that build on our record of creating over a million
new jobs since the economic downturn. This year
has been the most successful year for trade in Canadian history – marked by the historic new trade
agreement with the European Union. Through
Canada’s Global Markets Action Plan, our government has also brought free trade agreements with
South Korea and Honduras into law.
I need not underline for constituents in our
riding the great importance to our local econo-
my when it comes to opening up new opportunities in the
global marketplace for our goods. For example, many of the
goods that Canada exports include the products created by
people who work in our local agriculture industry.
We are committed to continuing our support for Canadian
businesses and providing them with new tools and services
to help them reach their full export potential. In 2015, our
government will stay focused on the real priorities of Canadians: jobs, a balanced budget and long-term prosperity.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or previous columns you may write me at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, toll-free 1-800-6654358, fax 780-608-4603 or e-mail Kevin.Sorenson.c1@parl.
gc.ca. Please visit my new Facebook page and “Like” it to
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Community Spotlight: 4-H
SABRINA KOOISTRA
SAY Times Contributor
For over 100 years, 4-H has been connecting youth, aged six to 25, all across Canada. 4-H
stands for four principles: ‘head’, meaning managing and thinking, ‘heart’, meaning relating and caring, ‘hands’, for giving and working, and ‘health’,
standing for being and living.
4-H believes that kids should “learn to do by doing,” and as an organization, is trying to provide
students with skills that will bring them success
in future endeavours. Public speaking, community
service, leadership, and opportunity, are all embedded within the 4-H program (it also looks awesome on a résumé!).
There are several different projects that rural and
urban members can be a part of. Some of these
are within the agricultural sector, such as beef and
dairy cattle, sheep, horse, rabbit, and dog. There
are also life skills projects such as scrapbooking,
archery, cooking, sewing, and photography.
I have been a member of the Cheadle 4-H program for six years, and every year is packed with
new and cool opportunities to meet people, get
involved in community projects, go on unforgettable trips, learn new skills, and/or attend recreational events. I have improved my skills as a
public speaker through the mandatory speaking
component. I understand the agriculture indus-
try on a new level by getting into the operational
level of owning and caring for cattle. I have also
made lots of new friends from different clubs over
the years; 4-H is not only about self-development
and reaching out to the community.
There are numerous other activities that are
specifically designed and offered for enjoyment
and character building. In both the winter and
the summer, 4-H camps are available for all ages.
There are opportunities for international travel or
exchanges as well as scholarships for post-secondary education. Thanks to 4-H, thousands of kids
are now entering the professional world equipped
with skills that will help them succeed.
Here are the nine clubs that are in the Wheatland 4-H District:
Arrowwood: Horse
Cheadle Multi: Beef, Heifer, Sheep
Crowfoot Livestock: Beef
Crowfoot Multi: Archery, dog agility, outdoor adventure, sewing & crafts
Hussar: Beef, Horse, Multi
Rockyford: Beef
Strathmore Rusty Spurs: Horse
Standard Multi: Horse, Sheep
Strathmore Multi Club: Photography, Cooking,
Small Engine
If you are interested in checking out any of these
clubs, please contact Key Leader Michelle Lalonde
via e-mail ([email protected]).
Crowfoot club offers helping hand
SABRINA KOOISTRA
SAY Times Contributor
The club members talked about volunteering for
Strathmore’s food bank. And just a reminder for
those signing up for Winter Bonanza, the deadline
is Dec. 19.
The Crowfoot club also talked about the regional awards banquet that took place in Acme
on Dec. 7.
Some members will be hanging out with the
seniors at Sagewood on Dec. 13. At the end of
the meeting, we had a hot dog supper and it was
delicious, with hot chocolate to warm everyone
up while hanging out in the cold. A big thanks
to Lara Russell for making the hot chocolate and
John Biskup for the great fire.
Things to look forward to, Calgary Flames vs.
Edmonton in February 2015 and multi species
judging in Olds on Jan. 2. The next meeting is Jan.
5 at 6:30 p.m. Merry Christmas and all the best in
2015!
STRATHMORE
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December 11-13 • 7:30 pm
December 14 • 3:00 pm
at Hope Community Covenant
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Dec 24 • 3:00 pm Candlelight and Carols
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Rosebud women win scholarships
LAUREEN F. GUENTHER
Since graduating from RSA two years
them to actually do it, she says. ReTimes Contributor
ceiving the $1,780 scholarship is “like ago, Randall has acted in numerous
someone hands you a plane ticket and shows in Calgary and Rosebud – including Count of Monte Cristo, Hairspray,
Artist Grace Malmberg, who grew says, here, go to Germany.”
up in Redland and studied at Rosebud
Now majoring in painting and ceram- Land of the Dead, New Canadian Kid,
School of the Arts, has won the Hope ics at RDC, Malmberg is also president Romeo and Juliet, and Doubt. Despite
her experience, she was
and Ian Cook Sr. Travel Scholarship of the college’s Visual
anything but confident
through Red Deer College (RDC).
Arts Society, vice-presshe’d win the award.
Ian Cook Jr., who founded and teach- ident of the Ceramics
“I’ve seen some pretty
es in RDC’s Visual Art program, created Club, and creator of her
incredible people get it,”
the scholarship in honour of his par- own line of jewellery. Afshe says.
ents.
ter graduating with her
When she heard she’d
“He’s such an amazing man,” Malm- Diploma of Visual Art in
won, she had the addiberg says. “I’m unbelievably honoured spring 2015, she’ll travel
tional honour of meetto win this scholarship.
to Germany,
ing Stephen Hair himThe idea of these scholto enjoy all
self.
arships is to get students
the art that
“He’s such a calm guy,
out of their hometown,
Berlin and
and very open,” she says,
even out of the country
surroundLennette Randall
“and perfectly willing to
and have them see art.
ing
cities
It’s a completely different
have to offer. See some of offer himself as a mentor.”
Randall will use the $2,500 award
her art at fragariafields.
experience to see (art) as
to sharpen her skills at a month-long
opposed to just learning
blogspot.com.
about it.”
Lennette Randall, a four- intensive course at Shakespeare ComWhen she heard she’d
year graduate of Rosebud pany in Lennox, Mass.
“I’m very grateful to God, grateful to
won, “I was over the
School of the Arts (RSA),
has also won a signifi- Theatre Calgary, and to Stephen Hair
moon!” Malmberg says.
“Without even thinking
cant scholarship – the for the award,” she says. “As much as
Grace Malmberg
about it,” she said she’d
Stephen Hair Emerging I would have loved to go to Lennox, I
go to Berlin, because of its “architecture Artist Award, donated by veteran actor don’t think I would have made it, if I
and the history and the (Berlin) Wall. Stephen Hair and facilitated by Theatre did not have that from them.”
In spring, watch for Randall to perAnd it has amazing museums.”
Calgary. The award is designated for caMany students talk about traveling, reer development and is given to a re- form in Rosebud Theatre’s The Miracle
and a travel scholarship encourages cent graduate of post-secondary studies Worker, and with Ellipses Tree Collecin acting, who’s committed to a profes- tive in Adventures of a Black Girl in
Search of God.
sional acting career.
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of..., featuring three memorial songs,
Marj, Fern and Shadow.
Marj was a friend of Schramm’s grandmother and saw angels in her last days.
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New Years Party
at the Royal Canadian Legion #10
Wow, looks who’s 18.
Happy Birthday, Jessica.
The Standard Lions
held their annual stag
auction on Dec. 5.
The auction was once
again a well-attended
event.
Manny Everett Photo
Standard Lions
stag auction success
MANNY EVERETT
Times Contributor
The Standard Lions
held another successful
stag auction on Dec. 5 at
the Standard Community
Hall.
This annual event has
always been well received and attended, not
only by local Lions members but also by gentlemen from all around
Wheatland County for an
evening of fun, food and
of course the auction.
150 men attended,
and the evening brought
in just over $63,000 for
community betterment
projects.
This is the Lions’ major fundraiser every year,
and auctioneer Cody
Hayes from Wheatland
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Love
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vices to the community
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Hayes’ expertise and
talent helped the auction along. The much
coveted shovel that was
hung at Cervus Equipment in Drumheller
this year was bought by
Strathmore Motor Products for $3,500 and will
be placed in their showroom until the next auction.
What a treat!
The Town of Strathmore hosted their
annual Open House
on Dec. 12 in council chambers. Council members Rocky
Blokland (l-r), Mayor
Michael Ell, Pat Fule
and Brad Walls were
on hand to offer treats
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Greetings of
the Season
December 19, 2014 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 13
2014
Trinity
CMJHS
Trinity Christian Academy was in the Christmas spirit raising
items for the Christmas Hamper Society.
Each year students at Crowther Memorial Junior High are asked to take part in the Cart Wars. The idea is to bring in different non-perishable food items on the Christmas Hamper Society’s wish list to help their pod win points. The one with
the most points wins a free afternoon of watching a movie and enjoying snacks with their classmates.
Trinity Christian Academy
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Wheatland
Sacred Heart
Brentwood
Wheatland elementary school students brought in more
than 2,300 items to give to the Christmas Hamper Society,
filling four trucks. Students helped hamper representatives
fill the trucks.
The Grade 6D class at Sacred Heart Academy spent 10 days
collecting items for the Christmas Hamper Society. As of Dec. 10
approximately 1,000 items had been collected.
Austin Seely (l-r), Crush Cann, Rylan Jolly and
James Rachynski showed off some of the items
that Brentwood School’s students collected to
do their part to help out the Christmas Hamper
Society.
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Wishing
you
Joy
this
holiday season!
Helping others this Christmas
The Christmas Hamper organization is in full operation and will be very busy distributing tons
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Keeping Christ in Christmas
Sacred Heart Academy held their annual Christmas concert on Dec. 9-10. This year the concert was split by divisions, and became two concerts. Division 1 and 2 celebrated the season with friends and family in the Catholic tradition of the school.
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As the nights are filled with light
May your hearts be filled with joy
at this special time of year.
Happy
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Hope Church, in partnership with the Strathmore Community Choir and Orchestra and The Strathmore Theatre
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John Godsman wishes to thank all
his readers who purchased his book
Remembering Our Roots Volume One,
provided referrals for people who should
be featured, and to advise his readers that
Volume Two reflecting articles published
in The Strathmore Times in 2013 and
2014, will be published in Spring 2015.
The final printing of Volume One, is now
under way, and copies will be available for
purchase in time for Christmas,
at $40.00 per copy, including GST.
Wishing you A Very Merry Christmas,
and A Happy, Healthy New Year.
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Christmas
Greetings
903 Strathmore Squadron Royal
Canadian Air Cadets would like to
take this opportunity to thank
EVERYONE who has supported us
during the past year. On behalf of
Capt Barry Duffield, the officers,
Parent Association, League and
CADETS, we would like to wish
everyone
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and
a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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May the Peace and
Joy that Christmas
brings always be
with your and
your family
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
AND
HAPPY
NEW YEAR
Mayor Michael Ell,
Councillors & Staff
Town of
Strathmore
Page 16 • Strathmore TIMES • December 19, 2014
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HOW
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IT IS...
To serve people like you!
Merry Christmas!
The Celebration of Lights Christmas Park Committee would like to take this opportunity
to thank everyone who participated and attended this year’s
7th Annual Light Up the Night Event!
This event was held at the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society grounds on
Saturday, December 6th, 2014. The community has once again shown amazing support
of this event with over 3000 people in attendance.
Brian
& Darlene
Biletsky
SPECIAL THANKS TO THIS YEAR’S MAJOR EVENT SPONSORS:
The Town of Strathmore, Sobeys Strathmore, Canadian Tire, Strathmore Lions Club, Jesco
Electrical Contractors Ltd., Strathmore Times, Aztec Real Estate, RE/MAX, Wheatland
County, Rattray Reclamation. G.A. Committee for providing the Big Tent, and the Strathmore
and District Agricultural Society for providing the grounds.
THANK YOU TO OUR CASH AND GIFT CERTIFICATE DONATORS:
Strathmore Value Drug Mart, Days Inn and Suites, Domino’s Pizza, Roadhouse
Restaurant, Tina Scott, Red Carrot, Hidden Secrets, Fieldstone Fruit Wines, Ripperz,
Stylz and Co., Katy’s Consignment, Cotton n’ Candy Quilt Shop, Ezzewear Collection,
Storage Solutions, Joyland Theatre, Rosebud Theatre, Strathmore Motor Products,
Strathmore Lions Club, Strathmore Lakes Estates, Strathmore Ford, Strathmore Station,
LaShaun Andrews (Aztec), Debbie Murray, Nancy Stairs & Steve Farran (Remax
Horizon), Pro Water Conditioning, Theresa Serr.Strathmore Springfest Committee and all
the people who purchased tickets for the Gift certificate package and raffles.
We also would like to thank the following people and businesses
who made the evening an even greater success:
Mr. & Mrs. Claus for photos with Santa, Lon and the Fireworks Factory Crew for
doing an amazing job on the fireworks display, the Stewart Family (Gord & Nina) for
providing the Horse and wagon rides, a very special thank you for our MC Brad Walls,
ATB Financial for the popcorn and raffle, The Real Estate Reps for the cotton candy,
Rocky’s Bakery for all the cookies and hot chocolate, Cheadle Lions Club for Product,
Target Welding, Scotia Bank for handing out the goodies, Strathmore Lions Club for the
Charity B.B.Q., All Genres DJ Music Services for the outstanding music and help with
the entertainment, Stella Jones for the firewood, Huxted Waste Disposal for the PortaPotties, Fortis for hanging our new sign, Eagle Lake Nurseries for the Colorado Spruce,
Landscape Plus for Christmas Trees. Without everyones support we would not be able to
give our fine community an evening of enjoyment at this special time of the year.
Lifting holiday spirits
Spartan Council members Halee Grimsdale (l-r), Jason Wilson,
Danika Owel and Amy Lambert sit in front of the toys and clothing
that were donated to the students through a homeroom challenge
from Dec. 1-10 at the high school. The items were picked up on Dec.
10 by the Christmas Food Hamper Program and will be distributed to
people in the region that could not afford to celebrate Christmas.
Justin Seward
Deck the halls…
Trim it with cheer…
We’re celebrating
another year…
Another season, a new
chance to say,
“We Wish You a
Merry Christmas!”
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and throughout the year. So
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THANK YOU TO ALL THE SPECIAL PEOPLE WHO
“VOLUNTEER” THEIR TIME AND SKILLS PREPARING FOR THIS EVENT’
THESE ARE ALL UNPAID VOLUNTEERS WHO PUT IN COUNTLESS HOURS
EACH YEAR BUILDING DISPLAYS, FUNDRAISING AND PROMOTING THE
PARK.
We truly apologize if we have missed anyone.
We are very proud of all our volunteers who prepare for each Light Up the
Night Evening – You all know who you are and you all truly bring the
Spirit of Christmas to the community.
If anyone would like to be a sponsor for Next Year’s 8th. Annual Light Up
the Night, there are many sponsorship options available. We are also always looking
volunteers to get involved with projects, building, fundraising etc.
For more information please contact Rose Hamrlik
at the Strathmore Times (403) 934-5589 or (403) 934-8191
Merry Christmas and the Very Best
From All of Us For 2015.
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Peace On Earth
The beauty of the winter season
reminds us of how blessed we
are in so many ways, including
the friendship of neighbors like
you.
Happy Holidays!
Merry
Christmas
from
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and Family
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Strathmore
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December 19, 2014 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 17
When they saw the star,
they rejoiced with exceeding
great joy;
and when they entered
into the house,
they saw the Child with Mary,
His Mother, and fell down,
and worshiped Him.
–Matthew 2:10-11
I wish to extend sincere wishes
at Christmas and always,
that your heart and faith in God
will lead you along the road of
Peace, Joy and Contentment.
I feel blessed to be a part of this
community, and wish to THANK YOU
for your friendship and patronage.
A penguin
celebration!
Students from
Westmount
Elementary perform
‘A Penguins
Christmas’ during
their Christmas
concert on Dec. 10
at the school’s gym.
Kathie L. Zakresky
Piano Tuner / Technician (1981)
403.934.5477 [email protected]
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Wishing You and Your Furry Four Legged
Companions a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season.
Thanks for another wonderful year!
www.StrathmoreTimes.com
Kids
Helping Kids
From Dec. 1-10
Brentwood Elementary School’s Grade 3
students held their third
annual Kids Helping
Kids sock and mitten
drive. In social studies
the students are learning to be global citizens
and this is just one way
to show them how they
can help those in need
close to home.
Shannon LeClair
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Guiness World Record™ holder by Tailwaggers Dog Walking
With Bright Wishes
at Christmas
Thank you for lighting up our
year with your visits!
Strathmore’s
Hope Christmas
Delivers Everything
celebration of lights
Keeping memories strong
Strathmore District Health Foundation held
their Tree of Hope and Memory celebration on
Monday, Dec. 8. They moved the celebration
to Sagewood this year to help explain the
program to the residents. The program was
set up to give everyone the opportunity to
remember their loved ones and generate
donations that help maintain and update
specialized home and long term care facilities
at the Strathmore hospital. Rev. Bryan
Beveridge joined the residents with some brief
readings and a Christmas sing-a-long.
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on Your Wish List
We know how good you’ve been to us this year,
and we hope all the kindness you’ve shown comes
back to you this Christmas. Please accept our
deepest thanks and best wishes for a happy
and healthy holiday.
Merry Christmas!
SHINY,
Happy Holidays
Hope your Christmas is merry and
bright in every imaginable way!
May your Christmas sparkle with moments of
love, laughter and goodwill,
And may the year ahead be full of contentment and joy.
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It’s Time
to Say
“Thanks!”
...And to wish all our
comrades & friends
a season of joy &
peace.
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Legion Branch #10,
Strathmore
Merry Christmas To All
… And to all our sincerest warm wishes for a holiday
season that’s truly satisfying in every way.
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December 19, 2014 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 19
Bison players brighten holiday season
Justin Seward ~Times Reporter
The UFA Bison players took time out
of their busy schedules to go shopping
with young kids and help them wrap the
items at Strathmore’s Calgary Co-op on
Dec. 14.
The team helped children of singleparent homes select gifts for their loved
ones and assisted in wrapping the presents during the annual Christmas Shopping with the Bisons event.
“The history behind this is that it came
12 years ago, where one of the managers decided that wouldn’t it be nice to do
some shopping in the community and
take some kids out from less fortunate
homes. They went out and solicited 20
businesses that at $50 a piece to come
up with a $1,000 budget and the Co-op
said we want it all,” said Bisons General
Manager Wayne Hansen. “They continue to be a fantastic partner and we
couldn’t be happier.”
Hansen added that it is a good step
for a lot of the players to develop their
community skills as they move up in their
hockey careers.
“One of the reason that we do it is
we’re preparing the players to go on and
play junior hockey, so when they leave
here one of the biggest things they do
is their involvement in the community.
We’re developing not only hockey players but we’re developing young men,”
said Hansen.
He added that an early morning event
such as this is very uncommon for the
team after a game, but it’s a way of giving back and putting a smile on the kids’
faces.
“You know they got here and they
were kind of sleepy and all of a sudden
the little kids get here and it brings smiles
to their faces and it’s a fantastic day,”
said Hansen.
Bisons forward Sebastien Kilcommons
thought it was a great way to brighten
the spirits during the holidays.
“It was really fun because we haven’t
had much of a chance so far this year to
really give back, besides minor hockey,
especially around Christmas when some
of the less fortunate families are having
a harder time,” said Kilcommons. “It’s
nice to be able to brighten their day and
make sure they have nice Christmas.”
Once the shopping was done, he enjoyed the wrapping part, even though he
could learn a thing or two on how to gift
wrap.
“I’m pretty terrible at wrapping, so it
was all Jasmine (his shopping partner)
that had to do everything. So I was just
handing her the tape the whole time,”
said Kilcommons. “Even though it’s so
early, I like being able to give back and
help out these kids.”
Santa visits Langdon
Players from the UFA Bisons gave back to the
community as they their annual ‘Christmas
Shopping with the Bisons’ on Dec. 14 at the
Co-op. Both the players and kids were having
a fantastic time wrapping the presents while
getting to know one another.
Photo Courtesy of Gwen Moncayo
Justin Seward
THE
Sunny
Christmas
Wishes
Thanks for
your continued
support and
God’s blessings
to you & yours
this holiday
season.
SPIRIT
IS GROWING
JOY
–And so is
our gratitude!
PEACE
We really appreciate
your business
and goodwill.
Have a great
holiday!
LOVE
HOPE
HARMONY
With a round of
best wishes to
you and yours
this Christmas
season.
We appreciate
your loyal
patronage.
Strathmore,
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Merry
Christmas
The joy of love,
The joy of peace,
The joy of health,
The joy of prosperity.
May they all come
to you this
Christmas time!
We want you to know just
how much we appreciate
your generous support, and
wish you all a very merry and
bright holiday season!
Wendi Tashlikowich • Doug Taylor • Manny Everett
Jerry & Jean Bizot • Justin Seward • Sharon McLeay
Rose Hamrlik • Kristina Bezic • Shannon LeClair
Bob Payne • Jody Schneider • Mario Prusina
From everyone at
Stella-JoneS
Canada
Carseland
On Dec. 6 Santa made a guest
appearance at the Langdon Vet Clinic.
He was on hand to meet the kids and
pets to find out if they have been naughty
or nice this year, and to find out what
they would like to see under their tree on
Christmas morning
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SPORTS
Saturday night hockey did
not go well for the Wheatland Kings as they lost
to the Cochrane Generals 5-2 on Dec 13 at the
Strathmore Family Centre.
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Wheatland Kings
looking for answers
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter
The Wheatland Kings are searching for answers, after losing 4-3 on
the road to Airdrie on Friday night
and 5-2 to the Cochrane Generals
on Saturday night at home. The inconsistency is causing a lot of frustration around the team lately and
they can not seem to find their way
out of it.
“I think last night (versus Airdrie), we got back into that mentality where we’re only playing 25
to 30 minutes of hockey and not
playing a full 60. Our third period
was probably one of the best periods I’ve seen us play as a hockey
team, but once again it comes back
to you can’t just play one period
of hockey and expect results,” said
assistant coach Joel Robinson. “We
played 5-on-5 hockey consistently,
it was good hockey, we supported
each other and the shots were 15-5
in the third period.”
Robinson thought the outcome
in both games were unfortunate
because he felt that they had the
jump on Airdrie, but did not get the
results.
“It wasn’t the results we needed
this weekend, especially against a
team like Airdrie where we come
out the better skating team. Something’s not clicking right now,
whether it’d be team chemistry or
team morale,” said Robinson.
Curtis Osborne scored twice and
Sebastien Turgeon scored once in
the loss to Airdrie.
On
Saturday
night
versus
Cochrane, the Kings tried to keep
their composure but it was difficult
when it seemed as if the calls were
one-sided.
“It’s hard to keep your composure
when … it was 6-1 in their favour,”
said Robinson. “There is a certain
time when you have to draw the
line and stand up for your players.”
Osborne and Chris Williams
scored in the loss to the Generals.
Robinson added that it is not
helping right now having key players out who normally contribute in
different areas on any given night.
“It does hurt when you have guys
like Cody Willis hurt, Blake Bishop and Matt Thomson in the stands
– all guys that are regular lineup
guys and it does really affect the
roster when they’re not in the lineup,” said Robinson.
The Kings will play their final
game of 2014 when they host the
Okotoks Bisons (8:15 p.m.) on
Dec. 20 at the Strathmore Family
Centre.
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The Strathmore Wheatland Kings are Back!
The UFA Bisons beat the Grande Prairie Storm 7-1 at the Strathmore Family Centre on Dec. 14.
Justin Seward Photo
Herd delivers balanced attack
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter
A blown 3-0 lead, which ultimately led
to a 4-3 loss to the Lloydminster Bobcats
on Dec. 13, did not faze the UFA Bisons.
The local triple-A midget team came
back re-energized and determined as
they beat the Grande Prairie Storm 7-1
the following day at the Strathmore Family Centre.
“(Saturday) we got off to that great start
and you know some breaks went against
us and I think it’s how we handled it. We
saw a little adversity, we didn’t handle
it quite as good, it’s about being invested for 60 minutes not 20,” said assistant
coach Sandy Henry. “I thought (Sunday)
we kept chipping away and then they
make it 2-1, that’s a point on Saturday
that we had a little trouble with. But today the guys bared down and we got the
next one.”
Henry thought the team really moved
the puck in a quick, efficient manner
and gained results.
“I think we were really team-oriented
(on Sunday), we moved the puck when
we had to, we simplified our plays when
we got out ahead and our defense was
good about getting it out of the zone and
lastly we got some big stops when we
needed one,” said Henry.
The difference in the win was that the
players were not as fragile as they were
in the loss.
“I think everyone could feel it on the
bench that it totally sucked the enthusi-
asm out of us and we got to find a way
by that. It was 3-3, it wasn’t like we were
down three. We played a little looser (on
Sunday) and weren’t so fragile as we
were on Saturday,” said Henry.
The offence clicked for the second
weekend in a row and really showed
the teams dominance when they start to
skate.
“When we’re making those quick passing decisions and getting the puck moving – we start to get the other team’s defense turning their feet and now we’re
hitting them with speed and the puck’s
moving. I think our guys were being a
lot more responsible in the offensive
zone about finding that open lane to
shift into,” said Henry.
He believed that they had a chance to
win against Lloydminster and it was one
of those games when that extra shot did
not go in.
“We thought we had a chance to win
that game with the adversity but we felt
we generated more scoring chances than
them. (On Saunday) they go in but that’s
because we stayed a little more determined,” said Henry.
Sheen, Conley, Cameron Shorrock,
Gary Haden, Jordan McConnell, Trygve
Many Guns and Kyle Gordon scored in
the win.
Next up for the Bisons will be pair
of homes games on Dec. 20 versus the
Lethbridge Hurricanes (5:15 p.m.) and
on Dec. 21 versus the MLAC Beverly Optimists (2 p.m.) at the Strathmore Family
Centre.
HOME GAMES
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The championship game saw the deficit 15 points for the Spartans and their
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The Strathmore High School Spartan
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Coach Dion Galandy was thrilled with
the team’s resiliency throughout the
tournament.
“We started slow, that’s kind of been
our thing this year and we realize what
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A total of 100 Grade 6 students from Westmount, Brentwood, Wheatland, Carseland Elementary and Trinity Christian Academy
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The eighth annual Wheatland Elementary Grade
6 volleyball tournament on Dec. 8 was an afternoon
full of excitement for young players.
The tournament consisted of 100 students, five
coaches and a total of 10 teams from Carseland,
Brentwood, Westmount, and Trinity Christian Academy.
“One of our goals here at our school is to focus
on healthy, active living and we have daily physical education at our school. So we try to get kids
involved beyond the school day in extracurricular
sports and foreshadowing when they move on the
junior high,” said Michelle Rushford, tournament
organizer. “At this level, we don’t cut anyone and
it’s equal opportunity for everyone. All the chil-
dren that represented today, if they came out for
the practices then they made the team. It’s just an
opportunity to experience team work and collaboration, and volleyball is such a great sport for that.”
According to Rushford, they hope to expand the
tournament in the future.
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are invited, the most that have ever come before so
we’re expanding,” said Rushford. “I was talking to
the principal at Brentwood, who is also the principal at Central Bow Valley and she said we should
get some of the outlying areas involved as well.
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DETACHMENT HOLIDAY HOURS
The U14 Strathmore Ice came home with gold after spending the weekend
in Cochrane.
Photo Courtesy of Mel Boschee
on Sunday, Dec. 14. With a single-minded winning attitude,
a very determined Strathmore Ice brought home the gold
from the Rockies. It was a weekend full of exciting ringette
and great competition. Congratulations U14A, you look
good in gold!
403-874-6486
Cyan,
Magenta,
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The Strathmore RCMP office will be closed between noon
December 24, 2014 and January 1, 2015, inclusive for the
holiday season. If you have an urgent matter please contact our complaint line at 403-934-3535. A member will
return your call as soon as possible to assist you. If your
matter is not urgent (ie. Criminal record check, to report
an accident, etc.), please attend the detachment at your
earliest convenience during normal business hours after
the holiday season.
NEW DETACHMENT HOURS
As of January 2, 2015 the detachment will be open
8:30am – 5:00pm.
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Condominiums Commercial
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403-934-5533
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Obituaries
GATES, Patricia
Johnston
Patricia Johnston Gates passed
away in her sleep at the Vulcan
Extendicare on December 15, 2014 at the age of
89 years. Pat was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on
February 10, 1925. She was predeceased by her
husband Paul Gates who died on March 25, 1989,
her siblings Phyllis, Crissie and Stan and her
grandson Curtis. She will be dearly missed by her
sister-in-law Marg Sumner of Thunder Bay, Ontario; her four sons, Randy (Colleen) of Chestermere, Lyle (Marjorie) of Medicine Hat, Brett (Debbie) of Standard, Murray (Linda) of Strathmore
along with 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, special niece Myrna Kurina of Lethbridge
along with numerous other nieces and nephews.
Pat had many passions in her life. Besides being
very proud of her family, grand children, and great
grandchildren Pat was an avid fan of curling, and
she spent endless hours cross-stitching, knitting
and crocheting. Her beautiful handiwork will be
enjoyed by many for years to come. A funeral
service will be held on Saturday, December 20,
2014 at the Standard Community Hall at 1:00
pm. Interment to follow at Standard Cemetery.
If friends or family so wish, memorial donations
may be made to Canadian Blood Services (73713 Ave. SW Calgary, AB T2R 1J1 or visit fundraising.blood.ca or call 1-888-2-donate). To send
condolences, please visit Pat’s obituary at www.
wheatlandfuneralhome.ca
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
AND CLAIMANTS
TAYLOR, Kenneth W.
September 28, 1931 – December 13, 2014
Ken was born in Strathmore, Alberta and passed away there
83 years later. 57 years ago, he married Beth Fielder, and
with her had four children; Joan (Shelly Osten), Tom (Jane), Clark (Cheryl) and
Al (Tammy), 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grand children, 16 chickens and a tambourine.
With his dad, Harold, brother, Ross, and later his son, Clark, he farmed the family
land at Langdon Corner for seven of those decades. Meanwhile, he had time to
be one of the founding members of the Alberta Pioneer Auto Club and Pioneer
Acres of Alberta. He was, at various times, the president of the Horseless Carriage Club, the Calgary Historical Society and the Alberta Archaeological Society.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Foothills Model T Club, the Military Collector’s Club and was a regular columnist for the World Airline Historical
Society. He still had time to teach the Dale Carnegie public speaking courses,
volunteer with the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede and with the Calgary Airport
White Hatters. He also enjoyed travelling with Beth throughout North America,
Russia, Europe, Britain, Australia, South America and Hawaii.
Ken and Beth were long time members of Langdon Baptist Church. Ken was
an elder at Chestermere Christian Fellowship, and more recently, regularly attended Strathmore Alliance Church.
He was, first and foremost, a loving husband and family man, but also a farmer
and a friend to many.
Ken is survived by all of his family and a brother, Ross. He was predeceased by
his parents, Harold and Eva, and by his brother, Clarence.
Funeral services was held on December 18, 2014 at 2:00 pm, at Strathmore
Alliance Church, 325 – 1st Avenue, Strathmore, Alberta.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Strathmore Hospital for the exceptional care and love they provided to Ken over the past three weeks, so, in
lieu of flowers, donations to the Strathmore District Health Foundation would be
greatly appreciated.
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VECCHIO, Jeanne
Estate of CHRISTINE MELANIE PETOVELLO,
who died on July 20, 2014
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OSTROM, Frances
(Frankie)
(1922-2014)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mum Frankie Ostrom
at the Strathmore Hospital on December 12,
2014 at the age of 92. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her son Rocky (Beryl)
- grandkids Samantha and Randall (Maia); son
Ronnie (Carla) – grandkids Joel, Jamie (Ellis) and
Jordan; daughter Laurie (Max) – grandkids Brad
(Krista), Jeff (Sheena) and great grandchild Hannah; daughter Marni (Guy) – grandkids Ty, Kylie,
and Brooke; her sister Mary Niwa, brother John
Lijdsman and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by our dad Paul Ostrom,
her sister Helen Carroll, and brother Gerry Lijdsman. Mum wore many hats throughout her life.
She was a teacher, a farm-wife, and an active
member of the Carseland Community including
being a life-time member of the Carseland Public
Benefit club. After moving from Carseland to a
condo in Strathmore, she later enjoyed her last
years at the Wheatland Lodge. As a member of
the Catholic community, her faith was very important to her throughout her whole life. Sports were
a passion for her. She played softball, curled, and
golfed and later was the number one fan of her
kids and her grandkids. Mum loved watching all
sports on TV especially the Flames and Stampeders, and most recently became an avid NASCAR
fan. A caring and intelligent woman, she was our
role model and our rock. Her strong and loving
spirit will live on in all of us. A memorial service
was held on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at
Hope Community Covenant Church, Strathmore
at 1:00 p.m. The family would like to express our
sincere appreciation to friends and family for their
thoughts, prayers, flowers, cards, and visits. We
would especially like to thank all of the caregivers who helped mum through her last days. If
friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made
directly to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (2888 Shaganappi Trail Northwest, Calgary,
AB T3B 6A8 or directly online). To send condolences, please visit Frankie’s obituary at www.
wheatlandfuneralhome.ca
Jeanne Vecchio passed away
peacefully in the Bassano Hospital on December 5, 2014 at the age of 86 years.
Jeanne was born in St. Fabien-de-Panet, Quebec
to Alfred Brunelle and Jeanette Ritcher on March
7, 1928. She was predeceased by her husband,
Joe Vecchio, as well as all of her brothers and
sisters. Jeanne lived in Strathmore and worked
for many years at the Wheatland County Inn before retiring. She lived at Sunset Haven in Strathmore before moving to Playfair Lodge in Bassano
where she resided until her passing. She loved
the Lodge in Bassano, the care she received and
the friends she made. At Jeanne’s request, there
will be no funeral service. Jeanne will return to
Ontario to be buried in the family plot. To send
condolences, please visit Jeanne’s obituary at
www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
MEMORIAMS
In Memory of
Ken Jones
Why are you crying?
Do you think that I’m
gone?
I haven’t left you. I’m where
I belong.
Anytime you are lonely, anytime you
are sad, anytime that your heart breaks, anytime
you are mad - all you have to do is close your
eyes and I’ll ne there with you.
You see the world may take my body but that’s
all that it can do.
Don’t stop the memory of the time we shared.
It’s God’s way to help you through.
Take time to laugh when life gets hard, the way
we used to do!
A smell? A touch? The morning sun? They all
will help you see.
I’m still there. I never left.
Now smile once more for me.
Live each day. Keep looking up.
My life was not in vain.
I finished the task I was born to do.
That’s why I couldn’t remain.
With Love
Craig, Luisa
and Marissa
If you have a claim against this estate, you
must file your claim by January 12, 2015
with LYNN WOODS LAW OFFICE
at
P.O. Box 2335, 101, 318 3rd Ave
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K3
If you do not file by the date above, the estate
property can lawfully be distributed without
regard to any claim you may have.
Creditors: you must include a full description
and value of the debt you allege the deceased
owes you and a full description and value of
any of the deceased’s property that you hold
as security for the debt.
Claimants: you must include a full description
of your claim and why you have a right to
make such a claim.
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BIRTHDAYS
Wow, looks who’s 18.
Happy Birthday, Jessica.
March 7, 1928 – December
5, 2014
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March 2, 1927
to December 26, 2011
Always in our hearts
Always in our minds
Never forgotten.
Love & miss you always
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Hunter & Megan
In Loving Memory of
Don Irwin
October 24, 1958 - December 24, 2012
The sadness never goes away
the silent tears still flow
you’re thought of and so sadly missed
more than you’ll ever know
But now you’re with the Angels
safe and sound in heaven above
we hold on to the memories
and treasure them with love
Yet special times like Christmas
often makes us wonder why
God took you from this world
it was too soon to say goodbye
But memories are precious
they will last a lifetime through
we know that God has chosen you
to be his Angel too
Love Always, Sheila, Byron, Amanda,
Chad, Nicole, Lance & Nolan
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NOTICES
COMING EVENTS
Western IrrIgatIon DIstrIct
Box 2372, 105 - 900 Pine road, strathmore, aB t1P 1K3
FORM 5
Irrigation Districts Act
(Section 85/86)
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE
THE AREA OF AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
TAKE NOTE that applications have been received by
the Western Irrigation District to change the area of the District.
During the holidays
our office will be
Applications to remove parcels consist of:
CLOSED
DECEMBER
24, 25, & 26, 2014
& JANUARY 1, 2015
Any person wishing to complain is required to submit a written complaint to the
Western Irrigation District at Box 2372 105-900 Pine Road, Strathmore, Alberta,
T1P 1K3 within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice.
Jim Webber, P. Eng.
General Manager
Western Irrigation District
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FORM 5
Irrigation Districts Act
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE
THE AREA OF AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
TAKE NOTE that applications have been received by
the Western Irrigation District to change the area of the District.
9% penalty charge
Avoid the extra charge by mailing
Or dropping off a post-dated
cheque today.
Any person wishing to complain is required to submit a written complaint to the
Western Irrigation District at Box 2372 105-900 Pine Road, Strathmore, Alberta,
T1P 1K3 within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice.
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General Manager
Western Irrigation District
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5 For Life Early Childhood Coalition will be collecting
books (children and adult) for their upcoming sale. So
start collecting over the Christmas break.
Look for a donation depot coming in January
to a location near you.
(Hwy. 564 and range
road 245)
December 31, 2014
6 pm to 2 am
Professional DJ with
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43,000 songs
Free Coffee and Pop for
designated drivers.
New Years Party
favours and snacks incl.
Cash Bar providing
Budweiser draft beer
for $3 Glass
Canned beer and
highballs for $4
Free champagne
at midnight
$30.00 per person with
only 170 tickets available
Call 403-901-1449
for tickets
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Chamber of Commerce,
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CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS
NORTH POLE NEWS
Another fun evening has now passed
with the opening of our 7th. Annual light
up the night event on Sat. December 6th.
Now mark your calenders for Wed.,
December 24th., from 5 pm. to 9 pm
Photos with Santa at the Christmas
Castle at the Park Hot Chocolate and
cookies will be served, as well as
some fun Christmas draws.
The New Years Eve Family Party takes
place on Wednesday, December 31st at
the Livestock Pavillion on the
Agricultural Grounds. This is a FREE
EVENT so please join us. There will be
Free pizza and refreshments for the
evening, colouring contest for the kids
with great prizes to be won, raffles
and FIREWORKS AT 8 PM.
The doors open at 5 pm. to 9 pm.
The Christmas Park will also be open
from 5 pm to 9 pm.
If you have any questions about the
Christmas Park or events please do not
hesitate to give me a call or email –
[email protected]
(403) 934-8191 Cell.
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NORTH POLE NEWS
On behalf of the Celebration of Lights Committee
we would like to give special thanks to the
Strathmore Lions Club for serving the Charity
B.B.Q. and Sobeys for supplying the hamburgers
and hotdogs for opening night on
December 6th., 2014.
Robert Desjardins and Tracey Rogers from Aztec
Real Estate for organizing the Santa Claus Parade
– we do encourage more club organizations and
businesses to please get involved for 2015 as the
families enjoyed the parade and we can certainly
see this event growing every year with your
participation.
Also Aztec Real Estate sponsored the Polar
Express at the Joyland Theatre this year.
Cocktails 6:00pm
Dinner 7:00pm
The Real Estate Reps for bringing their Goats and
Dragon as well as handing out Cotton Candy –
that was a lot of fun.
ATB Financial for providing Free popcorn and
raffle items.
Thank you to all our volunteers – we were a bit
short this year due to the weather being so bitter
the scheduled opening night – but we managed
to have the beautiful park open for everyones
enjoyment. Give us a call if you would like to be
a volunteer or sponsor for future events.
Dec 19th at 2 PM to 4PM
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HELP WANTED
Tankers Transfer Services
FULL TIME DRIVER for Local Area
NIGHT AUDIT SUPERVISOR
$20/hr. Experience is an asset. Must be available from
11 pm to 7 am. Some duties include coordinate, assign,
supervise & review activities of workers, establish work
schedules & procedures, resolve work related problems
Please email resumes to
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· Experience hauling dangerous goods
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· H2S, WHMIS, TDG & First Aid
· Ability to work in a changing environment
· Ability to be flexible with assignments
and workload
· Ability to perform light mechanical duties
Tankers Transfer Services offers competitive
wages of $25 to $33 per hour, bonuses and
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provide a 5 year drivers abstract.
Please fax resumes to 403-934-9643.
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Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub
is hiring
3 Permanent, Full Time:
FOOD AND
BEVERAGE
SERVERS
MASSAGE
THERAPIST
NEEDED
$10.20 Hourly, for 40.00 Hours per week
Experience: 1 to 2 years
Serve food and beverages, general plate service.
Describe and advise on menu items including
daily specials for customers. Present, open, pour
and serve wine in appropriate wine glassware.
Present bills to customers and accept and manage
payments in cash, credit or debit cards. Clear and
clean tables, trays and chairs. Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving
areas. Set tables. Must be of legal age to mix and
serve alcoholic beverages and acquire ProServe
within 30 days of hire. Must be Customer service
oriented and physically fit. Experience on Squirrel
POS system or similar an asset.
How to Apply: By Mail to 380 Ridge Road
Strathmore AB T1P1B5, In Person between
9:00 and 17:00, or By E-mail to
[email protected]
2200 hour program a must.
Attractive percentage split.
Newly renovated office space.
Take over busy existing office.
Please drop resume in person.
240 - 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
403-901-0664
TOWN OF STRATHMORE
Where Quality of Life is A Way of Life
PUBLIC WORKS OPERATOR II
Competition # TOS2014-20
The Town of Strathmore is a vibrant and progressive community of 13,000 people, located on the
Trans Canada Highway 40 km. East of Calgary. We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated
individual to join the public works team. Reporting to the Operations Manager of Public Works, the
Operator II is responsible to operate a variety of light/heavy equipment in completing tasks related
to, but not limited to roads, utilities, parks, etc. The Town of Strathmore is an employer offering
growth, a supportive and entrepreneurial environment, and opportunity to succeed. We endeavour
to be leaders in municipal sustainability, and encourage our employees to help us achieve excellence.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Operate a variety of light and/or heavy equipment
• Maintain sidewalks, curbs, gutters, pedestrian walkways and roadways including winter snow
plowing/removal
• Repair and replace street signage
• Undertake after-hours standby and call-out duties on a rotational schedule
• Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
• Must have a minimum of Grade 12 education
• First Aid Certificate
• Experience using a variety of vehicles, light and heavy equipment including hand and power tools,
tandem trucks, graders, wheel loaders and/or other equipment
• Must possess and maintain a valid Alberta Class 3 Operators License with Q endorsement
• Ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a team and independently from time to time
, with minimal supervision
Experience: Working knowledge of all seasonal road maintenance activities. Experience on Grader
will be considered a definite asset.
Salary: The Town of Strathmore offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes the Local
Authorities Pension Plan, and Health & Wellness Benefit. Salary to commensurate based on experience.
Applicants will be subject to a Criminal Records Check and must provide a current Alberta Drivers
abstract.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please forward your resume to:
Shannon Cuff, HR Coordinator
Town of Strathmore
680 Westchester Road
Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1
Phone: (403) 934-3133 Fax: (403) 934 -4713
Email: [email protected]
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Competition closes December 31, 2014.
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HELP WANTED
Domino’s Pizza
102-95 Brent Blvd.
Strathmore, AB, T1P 1V3
Now Hiring SHIFT SUPERVISORS
Permanent Position
$13.50/hr + Potential Bonuses
Duties Include:
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who
prepare and portion food (5-10 people), Establish
work schedule, Estimate and order ingredients and
supplies, Ensure food service and quality control,
Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage, Prepare and submit reports, Train staff in job
duties, sanitation and safety procedures
Requirements:
- Min. 1 - 2 Years Related Experience
- Fluent in Oral and Written English
- High School Completion
Please visit us at the store with your
resume or fax to (403) 901-6002
102 - 95 Brent Blvd, Strathmore, AB
T1V 1P3
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HELP WANTED
Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub is hiring:
Employment Opportunity – Westmount School
Golden Hills School Division #75 invites
applications for the following position:
PART - TIME
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
0.75 FTE (6 hours/day Monday to Thursday) position
providing support to a kindergarten student with high
needs. Work will begin at 8:45 am and end at 3:15
pm daily. Applicants should be able to show initiative
and be willing to work with small children. Previous
experience working with high needs students in a school
setting would be considered an asset. Please submit
your resume with appropriate documentation to the
undersigned on or before noon on Tuesday, January 6,
2015.
Only those short listed will be contacted.
Mr. Wayne Funk
Principal, Westmount School
220 Wheatland Trail
Strathmore, AB T1P 1B2
Fax: (403) 934-4936
E-mail: [email protected]
1 permanent, full time
Manager
$16.56 Hourly, for 40 Hours per week
Experience: 2 to 3 years
Credentials/Education: Must have (or get within 30
days of hire): AGLC Smart Serve Programs (PROtect, PROserve, REELfacts), First Aid Certificate,
CPR Certificate, Workplace Hazardous Materials
Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
Business Equipment and Computer Applications:
Squirrel POS system, General office equipment,
Record keeping, Cashiering, Microsoft Office.
Duties/Abilities: Must plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate daily operations, while ensuring
that all health, safety, and liquor legislation and
regulations are followed. Responsible for the
hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of 40+
staff. Respond to customer complaints and negotiate with clients for catering or use of facilities.
Must possess great oral communication, excellent
problem solving skills, and organized job task
planning abilities. Must be customer service
oriented and be able to work under pressure in a
fast-paced environment while paying attention to
detail. Standing and/or walking for extended periods. Speak English, Read English, Write English
How to Apply: By Mail to 380 Ridge Road Strathmore
AB T1P1B5, In Person between 9:00 and 17:00,
or By E-mail to [email protected]
HELP WANTED
Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub
is hiring:
Kitchen Food
Services
Manager
1 Permanent, Full Time
$15.75 hourly, for 44 hour/week
2 years to less than 3 years experience required
Requirements: Completion of high school, Safe
food handling certificate, CPR Certificate, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
(WHMIS) Certificate, Must read, write, speak
English, Kitchen or cooking experience required
Basic Duties include: Plan, organize, direct,
control and evaluate daily kitchen operations
and implement operational procedures, Control
inventory, Ensure health and safety regulations
are followed, Negotiate arrangements with
suppliers for food and other supplies. Develop,
implement and analyze budgets. Recruit, hire
and train staff and conduct performance
reviews. Ability to supervise 20 or less staff in a
fast-paced environment, under pressure, while
paying attention to detail. Standing and walking
for extended periods required.
To Apply: In Person between 11:00 and 17:00 :
380 Ridge Road, Strathmore, AlbertaT1P 1B5
By E-mail:
[email protected]
GET YOUR CLASSIFIED ADS IN THE TIMES! Call 403-934-5589
GENERAL MANAGER POSTING
Instructor – Health Care Aide casual position
Bow Valley College is the largest and fastest growing Comprehensive Community College in Alberta.
We have over 20 locations across southern Alberta helping 141,000 learners each year. Our mission
is to contribute to the vitality of communities and strength of the economy through innovative adult
education programs and services which equip students for successful living, lifelong learning, and
employment in a global knowledge-based environment.
We are looking for nurses eager to lead, mentor and give back. Join one of Alberta’s top employers
as a part-time Health Care Aide Instructor at Old-Sun Community College. We are looking to add
passionate and caring instructors to our team. If you are a professional, knowledgeable and enthusiastic nurse, we invite you to apply!
As an Instructor in the Health Care Aide program you will:
• Provide quality and engaging instruction to learners and evaluate their progress
• Contributing to the design and development of curriculum and instructional materials
• Supporting learners in meeting the learning outcomes of their courses and programs
Candidates must be committed to effective teaching and demonstrate the ability to teach courses
within the field of health care instruction in a broad range of settings. This includes but is not limited to teaching face to face; on-line; in blended delivery settings; and in the workplace.
Requirements:
• A Nursing Diploma complimented by 4+ years’ experience as an LPN or RN working to full scope
of practice
• Strong understanding of the role of a Health Care Aide
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and customs or experience working with Aboriginal population
would be an asset
• CPR Health Care Provider Level, Active CARNA or CLPNA registration and a recent Criminal
Record Check are required
• Previous teaching experience would be an asset
• Excellent communication skills are required
Please note: We are seeking part-time instructors to teach at Old Sun College at Siksika, the
successful candidates will be working approximately 20 hours per week during regular business
hours starting in January 2015 until approximately June 2015.
This posting will remain open until suitable candidates are found.
Why work at Bow Valley College? We have been named one of Alberta’s Top 65 Employers for 2014.
Bow Valley College is made up of employees who are committed to our learners´ success, as well
as each other´s. Our staff and faculty consistently say it is the people who keep them at the College,
the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students, and the incredible support they
receive from their co-workers and supervisors.
Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide government issued identification
and proof of educational qualifications upon hire.
Salary: commensurate with experience
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Board of Directors of the Strathmore & District Agricultural Society,
the General Manager is responsible for leading a strong team to provide enjoyable, safe, multi-purpose
venues emphasizing entertainment, education, agriculture, and recreation with specific focus on the annual
Strathmore Stampede. The General Manager should possess these qualifications:
3-5 years of experience in a managerial role
3-5 years of experience working with a Board of Directors
3-5 years of experience in business administration, public administration, marketing, public relations,
venue management, or a related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated knowledge in developing and managing budgets to include monitoring expenditures and
revenues to ensure they are within the approved budget, maintaining sound and transparent fiscal policy,
and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to properly administer contracts
• Effective leadership skills of staff members, including full- and part-time employees, contracted employees
and agencies
• Demonstrated understanding of marketing strategies, including marketing plans and budgets, sponsorship
strategies and sales, new market growth, and demonstrated sales results
• Knowledge of communications planning (including crisis, safety, committee, and public relations),
communication strategies between public and private entities, and ability to promote the Fairgrounds vision
to a variety of publics (via public presentation, writing, social media, and other mediums)
• Experience and/or comprehension of physical operations, including building and ground improvements,
safety means, resource procurement, technology
• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience in organizational restructuring, including business development, capital project planning, land
use, master plan development, financing, and brand development
• An understanding of the agricultural industry including the farm business, youth organizations such as 4-H
and competitive livestock events including Rodeo and Chuckwagons racing
• Experience in entertaining and venue management including contract negotiation, entertainment booking,
scheduling, and auditing
DUTIES:
• Carry out the vision and adhere to policies established by the Board of Directors
• Communicate regularly with the Board of Directors and submit required reports
• Oversee management of administrative functions including operations, marketing, accounting, information
technology, and all personnel, including the recruiting of full- and part-time employees, contracted employees
and agencies
• Plan and direct the day-to-day management and supervision of the Fairgrounds; Year Round Campground,
• Baseball Diamonds & Buildings
• Assists the Treasurer with the annual budget and reporting
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• May work in an environment consisting of dirt and dust, loud noise, extreme temperature variations, crowds,
livestock and other animals
• Daily contact with general public, often involving challenging situations and environments. Must be able to
perform in a calm demeanor in these situations at all times.
• Requires the ability to work flexible and extensive hours including weekends and holidays
• Involves walking, standing (for long periods), bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs)
COMPENSATION:
• To be determined based on experience
• Benefits, including Health & Dental insurance
Please submit your resume by February 1, 2014:
Mail: Steve Farran, HR Committee Chairman
Strathmore & District Agricultural Society
PO Box 2085, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K1
Email: [email protected] or Fax: 403.901.0299
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RENTALS
RENTALS
SMALL BACHELOR/ STUDIO
for rent Dec. 1, 2014 furnished! One year lease plus
security deposit 600.00 per
month! Includes water, electric, and gas! Call Ashlee at
403-990-4962.
LARGE TWO BEDROOM 1.5
bath 6 appliances, town
house with Garage for rent.
Jan 1.,2015 one year lease
1400. Plus utilities (except
water/sewer) plus security
deposit! Call Ashlee at 403990-4962.
HELP WANTED
IS HIRING!
JO U R NE YM AN
Strathmore Ford is going through expanded growth and
needs immediate hiring for a journeyman technician
with Ford and ADP experience is an asset.
Strathmore Ford provides a highly professional working
environment for all of its team members. Our track
record as a Group (Kaizen Automotive Group) of
long-term staff retention is a testament to the way we
do business and the value that we place upon the
contributions of each employee.
W E O FFER :
NEW 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT. AVAILABLE FEB.
1/2015. $1300 plus utilities.
Constructed in 2014. Across
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Academy. Call Niki at 403480-1218 for more info.
· Fun & fast pace work environment with the latest
equipment
· The most competitive benefits & pay plan in the
industry
· Ongoing training
· Future growth for top performers are readily available
within the dealership
· State of the art facilities
· Ongoing training which includes training bonuses
· Growth opportunities from our ever expanding
dealership expansion for the right candidates.
CHINOOK III. 1 bdrm or 2
bdrm. Heat & water included. No pets. Please call for
availability. Call Keli 403324-2944.
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FURNISHED ONE BEDROOM
with furnished unfinished
basement. Private entrance,
shared bathroom, all utilities
(cable, fridge, microwave, tv,
washer, dryer) $650 + security. Call (403) 901-0104.
3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE
AVAILABLE JAN 1, 2015.
Walkout balcony, Includes
all appliances and washer/
dryer. 1 & ½ baths. $975/
month + utilities. No pets, no
smoking. Located in Wellington Cove, Strathmore. Call
934-0996.
THREE BEDROOM HOME
IN BRENTWOOD with storage garage. Large fenced
yard, walking distance to
schools. $1100 per month
plus utilities. Call Dennis
@ 403-901-7027.
701 WESTMOUNT DRIVE
- 1 bedroom , partially
renovated unit with patio
available now. Parking
included, no pets. $925
plus utilities. Close to
Westmount School. Call
the Resident Manager at
403-983-3628.
WESTMOUNT DRIVE - 1
& 2 bedroom, fully renovated units with balcony
or patio. Includes washer/
dryer and parking. From
$995 plus utilities. Close
to Westmount School. Call
the Resident Manager at
403-983-3628.
230 CENTRE STREET,
updated 3 bedroom unit
available immediately in a
quiet 4plex! Rent starting
from $1225.00 In-suite
laundry, four appliances
and parking included.
Just 25 minutes outside
of Calgary and a short
distance away from the
newly developed shopping district. Utilities
extra. Call Emerald Management & Realty Ltd. at
403-237-8811.
RENTALS
BASEMENT
BEAUTIFUL
SUITE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. $1100/mo utilities
and internet included. Fully
Furnished, Washer/Dryer,
Kitchen Appliances. Separate Entrance and Alarm
System. Good Neighbourhood in Chestermere. N/S,
N/P. Daytime call 403-9349835 after 8pm 403-4744391.
REAL ESTATE
the strathmore
realty group
403-934-2001 • www.strathmorerealty.ca • 104 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
SOLD
JUST LISTED
1.5 STOREY FULLY
RENOVATED HOME.
Excellent modern decor.
Large yard with older single
garage/shed w power.
Open concept living/kitchen
area. Arrowwood offers many of
the perks of small village life.
A must see at $189,900.
VINTAGE CHARM
50’ X 32’ HEATED INSULATED
Don’t miss this completely renoSHOP IN ARROWWOOD
vated 2200 sq ft home. Tastefully Newer metal roofing, siding, infra
updated while keeping its’ old red and overhead furnace, two piece
fashioned features. Beautiful
washroom with hot water, office and
hardwood throughout. Large
showroom. Large air compressor
jaccuzi ensuite. High ceilings.
and pneumatic lines throughout
shop area. Excellent value.
garage and shop. Immediate
$110,000
possession. Arrowwood.
$234,900.
LIVE UP, RENT DOWN
ARROWWOOD - $219,900
Built in 2002, 1181 sq. ft. bi-level.
Total two bed, three bath. Separate
downstairs suite is currently rented
to an excellent tenant who will stay
if the buyer wishes. The home has
a very clean modern decor and sits
on a double lot. Go to
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Tina
Scott
(403)
901-5388
Leary Centre
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$254,900
WALKOUTFULLY FINISHED
OPEN DESIGN
FIREPLACE
3 BEDROOMS
3 BATHROOMS
ATTACHED GARAGE
RE TENDERS
The Estate of Kenneth M. Fraser offers to parcels
2 parcels of land for sale by tender located in
Wheatland County, Alberta as follows:
$490,000
This 2 storey in Strathmore
Lakes is fully developed with
4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, on a
huge landscaped lot. Extras
include Air Conditioning,
Underground sprinklers, and
more!
MOVE IN & ENJOY
Parcel 1:
S.E. & S.W. 13-23-21-W4M Containing 320 acres
more or less with surface rights income estimated
at $15,190.00 per year.
MOVE IN NOW!!!!
HILLCREST MANOR
Backing onto the canal - this
fully developed walkout has an
oversized triple garage. Loads of
upgrades. This is another fine
home built by Rich-Lee Custom
Homes!
Parcel 2:
N.W., S.E., N.E. 19-23-19-W4M Containing 472.62
acres more or less with surface rights income
estimated at $21,158.00 per year.
Written bids for either or both parcels along with
a certified cheque or bank draft for 5% of the bid
price must be received by 12:00 Noon, January 16,
2015 at:
Getz & Associates-Lawyer’s & Mediators
225A Wheatland Trail, Box 2370
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K3
Attention: John Getz
Solicitor for the Estate
File No. 14-15361/DJG
The highest or any bid may not be accepted.
$424,900
$316,900
FULLY FINISHED
2 FIREPLACES –
MOVE IN READY
MAIN FLOOR FAMILY
5 LARGE BEDROOMS
RM
MEDIA RM
OPEN DESIGN –
OPEN DESIGN
CUL DE SAC LOCATION
FIREPLACE
1550 SQ FT MAIN
HARDWOODS
FLOOR
UPGRADES THROUGHOUT
SOLD
PRICE REDUCED
$234,900
Mortgage Specialist
Strathmore & Area
Tel: 403.333.6070 Fax: 403.901.0738
(403)
934-0420
3 Acres west of Strathmore, Amazing
views from the upper deck and lower
covered deck. 2 Storey with so many
extras, 2 fireplaces, hardwood, granite, ceramic tile, 2 garages, top of the
line appliances, the list goes on!!
$649,000.
Vacant Residential lot in Carseland, build your dream
home here! $59,900 plus GST
Glenna
MitznerErnst
(403)
605-6830
Ross
Collins
(403)
934-2001
NEW 1753 SQFT 2 STOREY
in The Ranch! 3 bedrooms, bonus room,
triple garage! $435,900
IMMEDIATE
POSSESSION
Kori-Lynn Corbin
Nonie
Hall
Just being built in Hillcrest
Manor this walkout bungalow
with triple garage is ready for
you to pick the inside colors,
cabinets and flooring.
EXCELLENT
BUILDING SITE
on 14+ acres east of
PRICE REDUCED
Strathmore. Private
THIRD
FLOOR
setting. Power nearby.
BEDROOM APARTMENT
Easy commute in all In 2Lambert
Village. 60+ adult living.
directions.
Great view from balcony. Close to
downtown. $157,900
$127,000
REAL ESTATE
strathmore
SOLD
$155,000
BUILD YOUR DREAM
HOME
WALKOUT LOT
SPECTACULAR VIEW
GOLF COURSE
COMMUNITY
THIS 33 ACRE PARCEL
features 2 homes, 2 barns,
double detached garage,
permanent water rights and so
much more! Located west of
Strathmore $600,000.
2 bedroom home with
new flooring, bathroom fixtures and
newer appliances.
$32,000
3 ACRES near Hussar with 1372 sqft home,
double detached garage! $235,000.
3.36 ACRES with well, power, gas to
property line. West of strathmore.
$179,900
Dixie
Hartell
(403)
934-1034
157 ACRES CROP LAND Just west of town limits. Possible subdivisions. Great investment.
[email protected]
Call for an appontment today!
first in mortgages
706 WILLOW DRIVE,
S’MORE., AB.
BUNGALOW 1193 SQ.FT.
LIST PRICE @
$349,900
24 HILLVIEW DRIVE,
S’MORE., AB.
BUNGALOW 1480 SQ.FT.
LIST PRICE @
$379,900.
244073 RANGE ROAD 265,
LYALTA, AB.
BUNGALOW 1278 SQ.FT.,
2.42 ACRES, LIST PRICE @
$549,900.
Billie
McCallum
(403)
477-5422
FOR A NO PRESSURE, ENJOYABLE APPROACH TO BUYING OR SELLING
SOLD
PRICE REDUCED
SOLD
NEW
ONE OF A KIND ACREAGE!
Breathtaking Views,
Private & Well Treed, Water Rights,
3 Bedroom Home, Shop, Fruit Trees.
IT’S A MUST SEE!
Nicole
Cordes
(403)
901-5855
JUST LISTED
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Sharon’s
Doggie Do’s
2013 SRI HOME 20 X 76:
mint condition, 3 bedroom,
2 bath $125,000. 1995
Noble Acceptance 16 X 76:
3 bedroom, 2 bath, available
immediately. $49,000. For
more information call United
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10.4 ACRES ON THE
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A familiar face will once again be sitting at the council desk come January.
Former Mayor Steve Grajczyk was one of
five residents to put their name in for the
seat that had opened up after Councillor
John Rempel resigned earlier this year.
Election Day was on Dec. 15 and Grajczyk unofficially won with 287 votes. He
was followed closely by Glenn Freeland
at 213; Nicole Gibbons, 137; Allan Auger,
95; and Jason Pollo with 66 of the votes.
The results remain unofficial until Dec.
19. At the next council meeting, Jan. 7,
Grajczyk will be sworn in.
“I would like to congratulate all of the
candidates for participating. I would like
to thank all of my supporters and I want
to remind everybody that I never made
any promises, but I did make a lot of
statements and I’m going to go to work
for the town and work with the mayor
and council the best I can,” said Grajczyk.
“I also want to wish everyone a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.”
Voter turnout was low with only 798
people voting out of the approximately
9,106 that are eligible, which works out
to about 8.76 per cent.
Returning officer Jennifer Sawatzky is
not sure how to see the voter numbers
increased. The election was advertised
as soon as it was announced; word was
spread by word-of-mouth, social media
and through other avenues.
“I think it’s pretty typical that by-elections see a lower turnout than regular
elections. I was expecting a lower turnout
just because of that fact,” said Sawatzky.
“We did have an advance vote as well
so we tried to give opportunity (to vote)
and we did institutional votes. We went
out to seniors homes and the lodge and
seniors areas to try and make it convenient for them to vote. We also had the
advanced vote, which we only had less
than a couple hundred people show up
for and then (Dec. 15) we had approximately 500 people come out. There’s lots
of opportunity.”
Approximately 2,500 people voted in
the last election, 2013, which is still low
when compared withan approximate
population of 13,000.
Spartan air!
Strathmore Spartans Grade 10 player Connor McBean drives to the basket against the Holy Cross
Collegiate Hawks on Dec. 15 at the high school. Both teams played a fun-filled game, before the
Spartans prevailed by an eight-point margin.
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A Lions big band Christmas
Hello Langdon!
Owners and staff of the new Tim Horton’s location in Langdon held a grand
opening on Dec 13. No grand opening is complete without an official Grand
Opening Cake. Posing with the cake are manager Chrystal McConnell (lr), Taylor Korpi, owner Kevin Korpi (back), Carmen Korpi and owner Tracy
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The Strathmore Lions Club held their annual Community Christmas Party
at the Civic Centre on Dec 13. Guests were treated to a prime rib and
ham dinner, door prizes and dancing to the tunes of the Sentimental
Journey Big Band from Calgary. Funds raised by the Lions Club at this
event are directed to the Strathmore Aquatic Society.
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Bisons to play Germany, help out SAY
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter
The UFA Bisons will have the chance to play Germany on
Dec. 23, and after missing out on the opportunity to play an
international team last year, the boys are stoked.
“It’s a pretty cool feeling, knowing last year we didn’t do it,
instead we played the women’s national team which was still
pretty outstanding, they’re a good hockey team,” said Bisons
captain Shane Fraser.
Last season the Bisons had the chance to host an international game but after playing 11 games in November, 10 of
which were on the road, plus being a little banged up injurywise and a few other factors, it was decided to let the guys
rest and prepare for the Macs Midget Tournament.
“It’s not very often you get a chance out here in Strathmore
to see an international hockey team and these will be the best
of the best 17-and-under kids from Germany,” said Wayne
Hansen, general manager of the Bisons.
“The game is usually well attended, we would expect between 500 to 700 people to attend the game, depending on
people’s travel schedules.”
Fraser is looking forward to seeing the different style of
play the German players will approach the game with.
“People from different countries (they) have a different
style of play usually with European teams, more speed and
skill and here in Canada usually more physical and bigger
players. It will just be interesting to see how they play compared to our team the way they’re coached and the way Dan
has us coached,” said Fraser.
The Bisons are also using the game as a way to help spread
the word about SAY and help them raise money towards the
disc golf initiative.
SAY, the Strathmore Assembly of Youth has been around
for a couple of years now, but still isn’t quite as well-known
as they could be.
“I think it’s really good, I agree I don’t think there’s much
awareness of what it is and I think it is a great opportunity to
tell people about the disc golf course and get people to know
about it and attend it,” said SAY member Sabrina Kooistra.
“Our purpose is to, I guess you can say, improve the quality
of life of youth and kind of change the idea that there isn’t
anything to do in Strathmore,” said Kooistra.
“Because of our connection to the school … I thought that
this was probably the perfect opportunity and perfect chance
for them to get the info out there about what SAY is,” said
Hansen.
The Bisons have always used the international games as a
way to help out the community, rather than a way to generate money for the organization. Hansen’s son was a member
of SAY, and so when their name was brought forward as a
potential group to raise money for, to help with their disc golf
initiative, Hansen was in.
Disc golf is similar to regular golf, but what you use to
throw looks like a Frisbee, but is specialized for disc golf,
and players try to get it into a type of basket. The course will
start in Brentwood and end in the Birth Forest. There are a
number of different locations that will have baskets set up
for the game.
“I think its growing in popularity right now. We thought
that it would be a different opportunity for something to do
for people in Strathmore,” said Kooistra.
The game between the Bisons and Germany is scheduled
for Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Strathmore Family Centre. Admission is $5 and all proceeds will be going to SAY and the disc
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COUNCIL BY-ELECTION
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Steve Grajczyk - 287
*unofficially elected
Glenn Freeland - 213
Nicole Gibbons - 137
Allan Auger - 95
Jason Pollo - 66
These results are unofficial until Friday December 19, 2014.
The next regular
Council Meeting
will be
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DISPOSAL & TOWN OF STRATHMORE
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 19, 2015
IF YOU LIVE IN:
ASPEN CREEK OR THE RANCH
AND HAVE YOUR GARBAGE PICKED UP BY THE TOWN OF STRATHMORE
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TOWN OF STRATHMORE
NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
The following application(s) for development have been approved by the
Town of Strathmore, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board:
Application:
Civic Address:
Legal Description:
Development:
14D-042
608 Willow Drive
Lot 6, Block 7, Plan 741 0401
Homecraft – Personal Services (Hairdressing)
The file as noted above can be viewed at the Town Office during regular
business hours. The permit will be issued following the lapse of the appeal
period.
Any person wishing to appeal this decision must submit their appeal no later
than 4:30 pm on January 2, 2015. Appeals must be in writing, accompanied
by the $100.00 fee and submitted to the Secretary, Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board, Town of Strathmore, 680 Westchester Road,
Strathmore AB T1P 1J1.
Date of Publication: December 19, 2014
TOWN OF
STRATHMORE
TOWN OF STRATHMORE
NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
The following application(s) for development has been received by the
Town of Strathmore, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board:
We wish you a very
Merry Christmas and a Happy
and Prosperous New Year!
Please note that the Town Office will be closed
December 24th at NOON and reopening on
January 2nd at 8:30am.
TAX INFORMATION
If you wish to enroll in the Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) for 2015 and
ae not currently on the payment plan the town requires your application by
December 18th, 2014. The Town Office will be closed from noon December
24 through January 1, 2015.
If you are on the TIPP please note the January 2015 Tax Installment Plan
Payment will be taken on January 6, 2015 and the first business day of each
month thereafter.
In accordance with the Town Bylaw 11-23 all taxes remaining unpaid
after January 6th a 9% penalty will be applied to the total outstanding tax
balance on January 7th, 2015.
UTILITY BILLS FOR:
WILDFLOWER, WESTMOUNT, DOWNTOWN, THORNCLIFF,
PARKWOOD, GREEN MEADOW, GRANDE POINT,
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WILL BE MAILED OUT ON DEC 15/14 WITH A DUE DATE OF
JAN 10, 2015
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Civic Address:
833 Bayview Road
Legal Description:
Lot 11, Block 3, Plan 7710634
Development:
Side yard setback variance of 0.80 meter, and
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Application:
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Civic Address:
839 Bayview Crescent
Legal Description:
Lot 20, Block 4, Plan 7710634
Development:
Accessory Building (Temporary Canvas Shelter)
located in NW corner of the above noted property requires a side yard
setback variance of 0.70 meter, and rear yard setback variance of 0.67
meter and, the Accessory Building (Temporary Canvass Shelter) in NE
corner of the above noted property requires a side yard setback variance
of 0.92 meter, and rear yard setback variance of 0.79 meter.
The files as noted above can be viewed at the Town Office during regular
business hours. The permits will be issued following the lapse of the
appeal period.
Any person wishing to appeal this decision must submit their appeal
no later than 4:30 pm on January 2, 2015. Appeals must be in writing,
accompanied by the $100.00 fee and submitted to the Secretary,
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Town of Strathmore, 680
Westchester Road, Strathmore AB T1P 1J1.
Date of Publication:
December 19, 2014
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HEALTH ADVICE
On Dec. 9 members Masonic
Lodge Foundation of Alberta
and of the Strathmore Masonic
Lodge presented a cheque for
$2,000 to the Strathmore Regional Arts Collective. Ted Currie (l-r), Brandy Hebbes, Wanda
Reinholdt, Geoff Scott and
Douglas Barnard.
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If we have an injury our blood platelets are
important in helping the blood to clot Platelet levels
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Masons offer financial support
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter
The Strathmore Regional Arts Collective (SRAC) got a boost to their finances
on Dec. 9, when representatives of the
Masonic Foundation of Alberta and the
Strathmore Masonic Lodge presented
them with a cheque for $2,000.
“That was suggested to me by a member of Strathmore Lodge and then I told
him to bring up the application form
come to the meeting,” said Doug Barnard, a member of the foundation.
He explained that there are 14 districts that each have one representative
sit on the committee which helps determine which group(s) in their district
will receive a charitable donation of
$2,000.
Right Worshipful Brother Joe Bratton,
District Deputy Grand Master Alpha
District 2014 – 15, of Strathmore suggested SRAC as one of this year’s recipients.
“(We’re) super excited and very grateful. We’re going to try and maximize
those dollars to offer something for as
many people as possible at our festival,” said Brandy Hebbes, SRAC chair,
speaking of the annual Arts and Sounds
in the Park Festival held in September.
The Masonic Foundation of Alberta
is a charity group of the Masons. Each
year $30,000- $40,000 is budgeted to be
donated.
“We like to support a lot of different
organizations,” said Barnard.
Last year one of the donations made
in this district was to Rosebud Theatre.
The Masons also have the Masonic
High Education Bursary Fund.
“It’s for needy kids who want to continue their education,” said Ted Currie,
past District Grand Master.
“They don’t have to be a Mason, they
can be anyone so if you know someone get in touch with a Mason and we’ll
give an application, or you can go to
the Alberta Masonic website,” said Barnard.
There are 38 bursaries awarded each
year in the amount of $5,000, making
it the second largest donation of bursaries in the province, second only to the
government, said Currie.
Ladies … get your livestock on!
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter
The Counties of Kneehill, Mountainview, Wheatland and Rocky View, in
conjunction with the M.D. of Bighorn,
Cows and Fish, Foothills and Forage
Grazing associations, are hosting a Ladies Livestock Lessons retreat on Jan.
16-17 at the Strathmore Travelodge.
The retreat will be a great opportunity for farming women, new and experienced, to connect with one another
and to gain knowledge of what is happening in the industry right now.
“This year’s retreat will consist of a
Canadian Beef Market update, Livestock Emergency Preparedness and Response, First Aid for Livestock, Weed ID
and Tag Reading. This will be complemented with good food, wine tasting
with Fieldstone Fruit Wines, entertainment on the Friday evening and Yoga
Saturday morning,” said Lorelee Grattidge, Agricultural Specialist for Mountain View County.
Since 2007, the Red-Bow Alliance,
which is comprised of organizations
and counties, put on two events each
year to improve farm management.
“Since 2007 the committee has hosted two annual events, Ladies Livestock
Lessons and Ranching Opportunities.
These events both promote on-farm
best management practices,” said Grattidge. “Ladies Livestock Lessons is held
in a new location in the region each
year. The event takes the form of a twoday retreat designed specifically for
women working in the ranching/farming industry.
“The workshop includes indoor classroom time, hands-on sessions and lots
of time for socializing and networking.”
The agenda does have modifications
each year, but the topics that are discussed stay the same.
“The agenda changes from year to
year, but often includes sessions on riparian health and tame or native range
health and management, plant and
weed identification, species at risk,
low-stress livestock handling and herd
health,” said Grattidge.
To register for the lessons, you can
contact Fiona McCarthy at Mountain
View Agricultural Service 403-335-3311
ext. 143 or by e-mail ([email protected]).
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Strathmore RCMP are currently
investigating multiple damaged
vehicles that had been parked on
Strathcona Road. Vehicles were
damaged between the late hours
of December 8th and early morning
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Strathmore High School celebrated their annual Breakfast
of Champions on Friday, Dec.
5. Students are hand selected
for multiple reasons by their
teachers to come join them
for breakfast to acknowledge
their hard work, dedication,
improvement and involvement.
Photo Courtesy of Taryn Riley
Strathmore’s radio
station approved
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Contributor
Strathmore’s radio station is a step closer to reality after
gaining approval from the CRTC. Clear Sky Radio will be
launching the Wolf 104.5 FM, a country music station in the
coming year.
There is still quite a bit of work to do, including looking
for office/studio space and then negotiating leases for both
the studio and transmitter tower. Once those matters are figured out, equipment will be ordered to begin the construction of the studio and transmitter site.
“Strathmore as you know has been growing significantly
in recent years and is now at the size it can support its own
dedicated radio service. We’ve found over time that communities like Strathmore that are in close proximity to big
cities like Calgary can obviously listen to a lot of radio, but
the content isn’t local at all,” said Paul Larsen, president of
Clear Sky Radio.
“Residents crave news from their own community, local
sports and community updates, weather and road conditions. The Calgary stations have to focus on the city, so we
will fill a niche by focusing on the community of Strathmore.
Much like how the town supports local newspapers. Certainly residents can read the major Calgary papers, but the
local papers focus on what’s happening in Strathmore. Local
radio will be the same idea.”
Clear Sky Radio Inc is based in of Lethbridge where they
currently have a station, and they have another in Medicine
Hat. There has been approval by the CRTC to add a second
station in Lethbridge, and the launch of a new station across
the mountains in Cranbrook, B.C.
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December 19, 2014 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 7
REMEMBERING OUR ROOTS ~Alfred & Marje Johansen
JOHN GODSMAN
Times Contributor
Alfred’s father, Andrew Johansen, and his forefathers were farmers in Sonder Hygum, Denmark.
Andrew and his brother Jacob worked at the mines
in Greenland before immigrating to Canada in
1922, and started grain farming in the Hussar/Standard area.
His mother Marie Jacobsen, also came from
Sonder Hygum and followed Andrew to Canada
seven years later, in 1929, marrying him later that
year. Alfred and his twin sister,
Elna, were born in Bassano in
April 1931. Another sister Margaret
(Flewelling) and brother Harry followed. Alfred started his education
at Sunny Range, in the one-room
school, and along with several
other children rode to and from
school on horseback! The school
had a barn for children to leave
their horses in during class! He attended Hussar
and Standard Schools, before graduating at the age
of 16 to go farming with his Dad. In 1947, Andrew,
Marie and their children moved to Carseland to
continue farming, while brother Jacob remained at
Hussar.
Marje’s grandfather - Harry Groves - moved from
Swainsby, England to Canada in 1894, where he
worked at several jobs before he met his future wife,
Jean Patterson, who had been born in Northampton, England, and came to Canada with her parents, brothers and sisters in 1886. Harry and Jean
were married in 1898, and four years later moved
to Strathmore where they started farming/ranching and raising their ten children. Their third oldest
was James Groves (Marje’s Dad) and he was born
in 1906. Her grandparents on her mother’s side,
Pete and Christine Voigt had moved from Denmark
to Oregon, where Mabel, (Marje’s mother) was born
in 1912, as well as a sister Esther. They moved to
the Carseland area in 1916, and had seven more
children! In 1936, during the dirty thirties, Pete and
Christine left with all their belongings and their
seven youngest children on a truck, heading west,
and ended up in Aldergrove, B.C. where they started a gas station/convenience store/ and orchard.
Mabel had married Jim Groves in 1929, and they
farmed/ranched north of Carseland, where they
raised their five children. Esther was also married,
so she didn’t accompany the family to Aldergrove.
Marje is the third oldest and was born in 1933, and
had two brothers, Jim Jr. and Roy Groves, and two
sisters Edna Harriman and Joyce Hvingelby. Marje
took all her schooling from Grade 1 to Grade 12, at
Carseland, where she was very involved in sports
and farm activities.
Alfred and Marje met in 1947,
when Alfred’s family moved to
Carseland. They started courting
two years later, while teaching
gymnastics together at Carseland
School, and working on their
respective family farms. Around
this time, Alfred attended SAIT
in Calgary, taking Agricultural
Mechanics. He and Marje were married in Calgary
on Jan. 31, 1953, and moved to the farm in Hussar, where they spent the next 25 years and raised
their six children Don, Jack, Bruce, Dale, Connie
and Guy, who have given them 14 grandchildren
and one great-granddaughter. All six of the children
played hockey, and Alfred started and coached the
girl’s team. Marje spent her springs and summers
coaching girls baseball.
Alfred had always been around horses and enjoyed rodeo activities with his family. During the
winter months, Alfred fed bulls from stock contractors, and it was only natural for his sons to start
riding them. He converted the quonset on the farm
to a bull riding arena, so that his boys and children
from the surrounding area could come and ride.
All the practice and support over the next six years
certainly paid off, as all five boys became professional bullriders. Between hockey, rodeo and other
sports Alfred and Marje spent many hours on the
road.
Their community activities included Alfred being
a Scout Leader and member of the Lions, and Marje
being a member of Unifarm as well as enjoying curling, while
they lived in Hussar. In 1978, they moved from Hussar to a
farm five miles north of Carseland, where they lived for the
next 30 years. From 1979 through 1991 he worked at Cominco
(now Agrium), and Marje worked part-time for chiropractors
and doctors in Strathmore. In 2008, they retired to Strathmore,
and have enjoyed spending 20 years as snowbirds, as well as
having the time to become more involved with their children,
grandchildren, and most recently their first great-granddaughter. They are surrounded by many, many friends.
The biggest changes they’ve seen in this area over the years
are the changes in farming technology, from horse and plow
to the huge GPS machines now being used.
Pass the Salt
THIS CHRISTMAS
‘Ring the bells, ring the bells
...’ The tune from the radio
draws me right in. It is only
when I mull over the words,
‘Ring the bells, peace on
earth, good will to men,’ that
I register the disconnect.
Looking at how people seem
to be ‘coping’ rather than
‘living,’ reading the paper
and watching the news, most
often leaves a sense of despair rather than cheer. In our
modern world, some may not
be old enough to remember a
reality that reflects the words
of that song; Nor even aspire
to such a ‘foreign’ concept.
The freedom that honesty
brings to our relationships
seems to be a well-kept secret. Few people enjoy a true
sense of community because
we need our defenses intact.
Whatever happened to recognizing I am human - I ‘flaw’? I
need grace as much as they
do (maybe the greatest obstacle is my need to be better
than that. Do I have that much
grace for myself?). If grace is
not an option, true connection
is not an option. If connection
BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH
105 Main St. Carseland
403-934-9337
[email protected]
Pastor: Andy Wiebe
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
www.bowriveralliance.com
Carseland
food hamper
RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY
(1 PET. 2:9)
115A – 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
403-667-7832
Pastor: Dunmoye Lawal
Sunday Service: 10:30 am
Friday (Divine Encounter): 7 pm
Thursday Bible Study: 7 pm
www.rccgstrathmore.com
Each year Carseland School hosts a food
drive in the month of December to help out
the local food bank. This year the students
brought in over 400 items ranging from toiletries, items for babies, clothing, toys and
every kind of non-perishable food items.
“We run our food drive for a week every year
and I am so proud of the amount of items
our small school manages to bring in,” said
Lynn McConnell, Carseland School secretary.
STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225
Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer
Children’s Pastor: Lori Dollinger
Youth Pastor: Kyle Lomenda
New Office Hours:
9 am - 4 pm • Tues - Wed - Thur
Worship Service: 10:30 am
Children’s Church & Nursery in Service
Extending Grace - igniting hope
www.strathmorefullgospel.com
Photo Courtesy of Carseland School
Stix Restaurant
open for Lunch
Monday to Friday
11am to 2pm
with great Daily Specials!
Pro Shop
Open Monday to Friday
GREAT HOLIDAY SALES!
403-934-2299
Ext 1
www.strathmoregolfclub.com
Pro Shop Still Open 9-5 Monday to Friday
Visit our website:
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LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN
112 Lakeside Blvd. • 403-934-2374
Pastor: Dawn Nelson
Worship Schedule
Thursday Evening 7:00 pm
Sunday Family 10:30 am
Christian Education
For All - Ages 3-103
Sunday at 9:30 am
Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ!
HARVEST HEALING CENTRE
NEW: 102 Canal Gardens
403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171
Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
Sundays 10:30 am
Come join us for a spirit-filled time
of worship
is not an option, then what is?
Cynical is not typically where
I camp out. It represents that
hope is dead (at least in the
area where the cynicism is
applied). It shuts me down
and rightly so. Without hope,
what’s the use? Most of us
stand little chance of offering
our world political ‘enlightenment’ or to affect the global
economy significantly ...
we are, however, not without influence. Our circle of
influence may be small, but as
a community, our little circles
of influence bounce off and
affect one another, much like
the cells do in our blood.
With the Holy Spirit as our
Helper, our Comforter and our
Friend, this is a responsibility
we must not negate. May
we keep ‘dancing’ (a quote I
heard watching a Christmas
movie earlier this week). May
we become. May our older
self never prefer our younger
self. May we love and be
loved. May we be merry and
bright!
Elaine Wheeler
Strathmore Full Gospel Church
STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
Meeting in the Lutheran Church
112 Lakeside Blvd. 403-983-0081
Pastor: Ghena Girleanu
Services held every Saturday
Sabbath School: 10 AM
Worship Service: 11 AM
www.strathmoreadventist.ca
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC
Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym
709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore
403-934-2641
Pastor: Fr. Wojciech Jarzecki
Masses: Saturday 5 pm • Sunday 10 am
ST. MICHAEL & ALL
ANGELS ANGLICAN
“Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ”
INTERIM WORSHIP LOCATION:
245 Brent Blvd., Strathmore
(NORTH door) 403-934-3017
Pastor & Priest: Bryan Beveridge
Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am
HOPE COMMUNITY
COVENANT CHURCH
245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore • 403-934-2424
Worship Service Sundays 10 am
Lead Pastor: Glenn Peterson
www.hope-community.ca
STRATHMORE ALLIANCE
325 1 Ave • 403-934-3543
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
Pastor: Darrell Young
Associate Pastor: Byron Allan
9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages
11:00 am Worship Service
www.strathmorealliance.com
STRATHMORE UNITED
Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue
403-934-3025
Rev. Pamela Scott
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Babysitting Provided
Wheel Chair Accessible
Loop system for the hearing impaired
Page 8 • Strathmore TIMES • December 19, 2014
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Victory in water contamination lawsuit
SHANNON LECLAIR
Times Reporter
It has been a long-fought battle for Rosebud resident Jessica Ernst, and it’s one that’s not over yet. A former oil patch
consultant, Ernst has been tied up in a legal battle against
Encana, the Alberta Environment and the Energy Resources
Conservation Board (ERCB) now known as the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), all of which she is suing for different
reasons that all lead to the contamination of her groundwater
due to hydraulic fracturing.
The water in Ernst’s well, and others in the area, is so full
of methane and other unknown contaminants that haven’t
been disclosed that she can light her water on fire.
In May it was decided in the courts that Ernst did not have
a case against the ERCB because they owe only public duties under the Charter of Rights and Freedom. The ruling is
one she will be fighting to appeal in the Supreme Court of
Canada.
“If I do win at the Supreme Court then all that it will mean
is that I am allowed to sue the energy regulators, so it will
send me right back to where I started from seven years ago,”
said Ernst.
In court in April of this year, Alberta Environment’s lawyer
tried to use the same claim as the ERCB had, stating they
didn’t owe a private duty of care to individual landowners
when investigating groundwater contamination. Part of the
reasoning the case should be struck down, argued Crown
Counsel Neil Boyle, was that it would open the floodgates
and there could be millions or billions of dollars’ worth of
damages.
It was also decided during the April court appearance that
Encana should now proceed with the production of documents. Ernst had a deadline of Oct. 31, and Encana’s deadline
is this Friday, Dec. 19. She filed her 2,179 documents and is
now waiting to see what Encana will produce.
In November Ernst claimed a victory in the battle when it
was ruled that she could in fact sue Alberta Environment for
failing to investigate, and then remediate the water contamination near Rosebud.
While the Chief Justice Wittmann still said Ernst couldn’t
make a claim against the ERCB, he did state that she does
have an arguable claim against Alberta Environment and Encana for breaching private duties owed to her, and they may
be liable to her for damages.
Wittmann also ruled that the government pay
triple Ernst’s legal costs due to the improper manner that her claim was attacked.
Alberta Environment had until Dec. 8 to appeal
the decision that they can be taken to court, but
chose not to proceed.
“The Crown carefully and thoroughly reviewed
the decision of the court to allow this matter to
proceed and decided not to pursue an appeal. As
this matter is still before the courts (the lawsuit is
proceeding) we cannot comment further at this
time,” said Michelle Davio with the Alberta Justice
and Solicitor General Communications department, by e-mail.
Though the legal wheels are turning a little faster now, it could still be years before the case is
before the courts for a final decision.
“One of the problems with lawsuits is they
make them so horrible that people just as quickly as somebody offers money they settle out of
court and sign a gag order so you never find out
about them, and judges will allow these cases to
be sealed. They need to be made illegal, these gag
orders,” said Ernst
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“I knew this case was going to be awful when
I started it because it’s big billions of dollars and
they do not want to be held responsible for the
water contamination.”
Ernst has made it a choice, and her mission, to
see those responsible for her water and others
in Rosebud, to be held accountable and she will
continue to fight until she has exhausted every
option.
Langdon
Christmas spirit
Left: Dani Patterson (l-r) and
Daya Loiselle are enjoying
decorating their Christmas
trees and gingerbread men
during the Langdon Christmas Carnival on Dec. 6. Right:
The Langdon 3-on-3 league
players were having a blast in
the outdoor rink tournament
during the Langdon Christmas Carnival on Dec. 6.
Justin Seward Photos
Merry Christmas!
William Bradley (l-r),
Jenny Schumann, Sylvia Westgarth, Janice
Pedersen, Mel Tiede,
Florence Vandervelde, Hedy Stor, Alice
Booth, Bruce Koffman and Brian Grier
from the Handibus
Association would like
to thank their clients
for their services and
wish everyone a Merry
Christmas.
Thought for
the Week
~
Too often we
underestimate the
impact of a smile,
a gentle touch,
a listening ear.
Sometimes,
the less we say
or do,
the better.
Jessica Ernst (centre) with her legal team, Cory Wanless (l) and
Murray Klippenstein outside of the Drumheller Courthouse on
April 18.
Justin Seward Photo
Wheatland County acquires new road
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter
At the Wheatland County council meeting on
Dec. 2, council discussed the topic of developing a
road crossing private properties on Section 32-2521-4, East of Rural Road 215.
The issue that council was concerned about was
that an agreement with the owner, who was registered on title, was not completed. Files provided
evidence that there were no details why it was never executed, or whether the deal was done.
In February 2014, it was workers from the county
public works department that came forward and
expressed their concern about maintaining the private road.
Council did not really see a reason to plow the
road as there was a lack of documentation.
New information came forward to council’s attention during the meeting that there should be a
consideration for the county to re-visit taking ownership of the road and maintaining it.
Council removed the caveat, which allows them
to resume maintenance on Rural Road 215.
Once council decided on the plan, staff suggested that council should resume discussions with
residents to reach an agreement on the purchase
and exchange of areas that are similar to that of
Rural Road 215 with the roads under construction.
The whole issue is to see if it is the right thing to
revisit the road, and if the owners will agree to see
maintenance on this road.
“From council’s perspective, they just want to
make sure what they’re doing is the right thing. So
that’s got referred back, they didn’t make a decision
on that, so I won’t be able to report on anything
further than that until it comes back to council,
which will likely be in January,” said Alan Parkin,
Chief Administration Officer for Wheatland County.
The issue was brought up by Reeve Koester at
the meeting, after there was not a recent snow removal done.
“I think it was the snow removal that brought it
to their attention, after that one snowfall we had,
there was no snow clearing done,” said Parkin. “I
think certainly the residents along that road have
a concern with snow, but we haven’t maintained
that road for quite some time. It’s just when we got
the snow, it came to their attention and they said
‘hey we’re not maintaining it anymore’. We’ll work
through that at the next meeting.
“I think the residents had the concern with it
because of the long-standing agreement that had
been put in place, but unfortunately not a lot of it
was documented.”
The reasoning for the subject to be further reviewed is so the county does not take the risk of
the issue affecting other roads.
“This is why they set for us to come back with
some recommendations on how we can make this
thing work, without affecting other potential roads
that are out there,” said Parkin.
The concerns were raised after three months of
no maintenance on that road.
December 19, 2014 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 9
Harper Government accomplishments in 2014
KEVIN SORENSON, M.P., CROWFOOT
Parliamentary Report
From my family to yours, I wish everyone all the
blessings of the Christmas holiday season. It was
great to see many constituents attend our Crowfoot constituency office Christmas open house. As
your Member of Parliament, I always look forward
to coming home from Ottawa to share some holiday cheer with constituents.
Our Conservative Government has provided
significant legislative accomplishments in 2014.
Job creation, lower taxes and free trade were key
elements in the economy-focused agenda in the
House of Commons this past year. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, we are
implementing important job-creating measures
from Economic Action Plan 2014 including the recently announced measures supporting families.
This year’s budget, Economic Action Plan 2014,
contained specific measures to create jobs, promote economic growth, and support Canadian
families. We have implemented a Small Business
Job Credit and doubled the Children’s Fitness Tax
Credit. We have also set the stage for tax cuts, including the Family Tax Cut Plan that will give every Canadian family with children under the age
of 18 more money to spend on their own priorities. It will allow a higher-income spouse to trans-
fer up to $50,000 of taxable income to a spouse in
a lower tax bracket. It also includes a significant
expansion of the Universal Child Care Benefit to
$160 per month for children under the age of 6.
There will be a new $60 monthly benefit for children aged 6 to 17 and a $1,000 increase to the
Child Care Expense Deduction limits.
All the while we have kept taxes low and continue to be on-track to return to a balanced budget in 2015. Lately, I have been hearing from you
about the impact of lower oil prices. We all enjoy
the lower prices at the gasoline pumps, but we
also know that we must be diligent when it comes
to managing Canada’s economy.
Contrary to Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s claim
that budgets balance themselves – the federal
budget will continue to require a ‘steady hand at
the tiller’ to ensure it is balanced in 2015.
We have implemented job-creating measures
that build on our record of creating over a million
new jobs since the economic downturn. This year
has been the most successful year for trade in Canadian history – marked by the historic new trade
agreement with the European Union. Through
Canada’s Global Markets Action Plan, our government has also brought free trade agreements with
South Korea and Honduras into law.
I need not underline for constituents in our
riding the great importance to our local econo-
my when it comes to opening up new opportunities in the
global marketplace for our goods. For example, many of the
goods that Canada exports include the products created by
people who work in our local agriculture industry.
We are committed to continuing our support for Canadian
businesses and providing them with new tools and services
to help them reach their full export potential. In 2015, our
government will stay focused on the real priorities of Canadians: jobs, a balanced budget and long-term prosperity.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or previous columns you may write me at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, toll-free 1-800-6654358, fax 780-608-4603 or e-mail Kevin.Sorenson.c1@parl.
gc.ca. Please visit my new Facebook page and “Like” it to
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Community Spotlight: 4-H
SABRINA KOOISTRA
SAY Times Contributor
For over 100 years, 4-H has been connecting youth, aged six to 25, all across Canada. 4-H
stands for four principles: ‘head’, meaning managing and thinking, ‘heart’, meaning relating and caring, ‘hands’, for giving and working, and ‘health’,
standing for being and living.
4-H believes that kids should “learn to do by doing,” and as an organization, is trying to provide
students with skills that will bring them success
in future endeavours. Public speaking, community
service, leadership, and opportunity, are all embedded within the 4-H program (it also looks awesome on a résumé!).
There are several different projects that rural and
urban members can be a part of. Some of these
are within the agricultural sector, such as beef and
dairy cattle, sheep, horse, rabbit, and dog. There
are also life skills projects such as scrapbooking,
archery, cooking, sewing, and photography.
I have been a member of the Cheadle 4-H program for six years, and every year is packed with
new and cool opportunities to meet people, get
involved in community projects, go on unforgettable trips, learn new skills, and/or attend recreational events. I have improved my skills as a
public speaker through the mandatory speaking
component. I understand the agriculture indus-
try on a new level by getting into the operational
level of owning and caring for cattle. I have also
made lots of new friends from different clubs over
the years; 4-H is not only about self-development
and reaching out to the community.
There are numerous other activities that are
specifically designed and offered for enjoyment
and character building. In both the winter and
the summer, 4-H camps are available for all ages.
There are opportunities for international travel or
exchanges as well as scholarships for post-secondary education. Thanks to 4-H, thousands of kids
are now entering the professional world equipped
with skills that will help them succeed.
Here are the nine clubs that are in the Wheatland 4-H District:
Arrowwood: Horse
Cheadle Multi: Beef, Heifer, Sheep
Crowfoot Livestock: Beef
Crowfoot Multi: Archery, dog agility, outdoor adventure, sewing & crafts
Hussar: Beef, Horse, Multi
Rockyford: Beef
Strathmore Rusty Spurs: Horse
Standard Multi: Horse, Sheep
Strathmore Multi Club: Photography, Cooking,
Small Engine
If you are interested in checking out any of these
clubs, please contact Key Leader Michelle Lalonde
via e-mail ([email protected]).
Crowfoot club offers helping hand
SABRINA KOOISTRA
SAY Times Contributor
The club members talked about volunteering for
Strathmore’s food bank. And just a reminder for
those signing up for Winter Bonanza, the deadline
is Dec. 19.
The Crowfoot club also talked about the regional awards banquet that took place in Acme
on Dec. 7.
Some members will be hanging out with the
seniors at Sagewood on Dec. 13. At the end of
the meeting, we had a hot dog supper and it was
delicious, with hot chocolate to warm everyone
up while hanging out in the cold. A big thanks
to Lara Russell for making the hot chocolate and
John Biskup for the great fire.
Things to look forward to, Calgary Flames vs.
Edmonton in February 2015 and multi species
judging in Olds on Jan. 2. The next meeting is Jan.
5 at 6:30 p.m. Merry Christmas and all the best in
2015!
STRATHMORE
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“I’ll be Home for Christmas”
December 11-13 • 7:30 pm
December 14 • 3:00 pm
at Hope Community Covenant
Bow River Alliance Church,
Carsland
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Dec. 6 • 10:30 pm Children’s Christmas
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Dec. 6 • 10:30 pm Christmas Eve Service
Harvest Healing Centre Church
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Lord of All Lutheran Church
403-934-2374
Dec 22 • 7:00 pm Candles and Carols at
Wheatland Lodge.
Dec 24 • 3:00 pm Candlelight and Carols
Family Service
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Rosebud women win scholarships
LAUREEN F. GUENTHER
Since graduating from RSA two years
them to actually do it, she says. ReTimes Contributor
ceiving the $1,780 scholarship is “like ago, Randall has acted in numerous
someone hands you a plane ticket and shows in Calgary and Rosebud – including Count of Monte Cristo, Hairspray,
Artist Grace Malmberg, who grew says, here, go to Germany.”
up in Redland and studied at Rosebud
Now majoring in painting and ceram- Land of the Dead, New Canadian Kid,
School of the Arts, has won the Hope ics at RDC, Malmberg is also president Romeo and Juliet, and Doubt. Despite
her experience, she was
and Ian Cook Sr. Travel Scholarship of the college’s Visual
anything but confident
through Red Deer College (RDC).
Arts Society, vice-presshe’d win the award.
Ian Cook Jr., who founded and teach- ident of the Ceramics
“I’ve seen some pretty
es in RDC’s Visual Art program, created Club, and creator of her
incredible people get it,”
the scholarship in honour of his par- own line of jewellery. Afshe says.
ents.
ter graduating with her
When she heard she’d
“He’s such an amazing man,” Malm- Diploma of Visual Art in
won, she had the addiberg says. “I’m unbelievably honoured spring 2015, she’ll travel
tional honour of meetto win this scholarship.
to Germany,
ing Stephen Hair himThe idea of these scholto enjoy all
self.
arships is to get students
the art that
“He’s such a calm guy,
out of their hometown,
Berlin and
and very open,” she says,
even out of the country
surroundLennette Randall
“and perfectly willing to
and have them see art.
ing
cities
It’s a completely different
have to offer. See some of offer himself as a mentor.”
Randall will use the $2,500 award
her art at fragariafields.
experience to see (art) as
to sharpen her skills at a month-long
opposed to just learning
blogspot.com.
about it.”
Lennette Randall, a four- intensive course at Shakespeare ComWhen she heard she’d
year graduate of Rosebud pany in Lennox, Mass.
“I’m very grateful to God, grateful to
won, “I was over the
School of the Arts (RSA),
has also won a signifi- Theatre Calgary, and to Stephen Hair
moon!” Malmberg says.
“Without even thinking
cant scholarship – the for the award,” she says. “As much as
Grace Malmberg
about it,” she said she’d
Stephen Hair Emerging I would have loved to go to Lennox, I
go to Berlin, because of its “architecture Artist Award, donated by veteran actor don’t think I would have made it, if I
and the history and the (Berlin) Wall. Stephen Hair and facilitated by Theatre did not have that from them.”
In spring, watch for Randall to perAnd it has amazing museums.”
Calgary. The award is designated for caMany students talk about traveling, reer development and is given to a re- form in Rosebud Theatre’s The Miracle
and a travel scholarship encourages cent graduate of post-secondary studies Worker, and with Ellipses Tree Collecin acting, who’s committed to a profes- tive in Adventures of a Black Girl in
Search of God.
sional acting career.
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Dec. 21 • 2:00 pm Longest Night/Blue
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of..., featuring three memorial songs,
Marj, Fern and Shadow.
Marj was a friend of Schramm’s grandmother and saw angels in her last days.
Fern was her mother’s friend who, Schramm says, was full of life and always
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New Years Party
at the Royal Canadian Legion #10
Wow, looks who’s 18.
Happy Birthday, Jessica.
The Standard Lions
held their annual stag
auction on Dec. 5.
The auction was once
again a well-attended
event.
Manny Everett Photo
Standard Lions
stag auction success
MANNY EVERETT
Times Contributor
The Standard Lions
held another successful
stag auction on Dec. 5 at
the Standard Community
Hall.
This annual event has
always been well received and attended, not
only by local Lions members but also by gentlemen from all around
Wheatland County for an
evening of fun, food and
of course the auction.
150 men attended,
and the evening brought
in just over $63,000 for
community betterment
projects.
This is the Lions’ major fundraiser every year,
and auctioneer Cody
Hayes from Wheatland
Auction Services volunteers his time and ser-
Love
Cocktails 6:00pm
Dinner 7:00pm
vices to the community
group.
Hayes’ expertise and
talent helped the auction along. The much
coveted shovel that was
hung at Cervus Equipment in Drumheller
this year was bought by
Strathmore Motor Products for $3,500 and will
be placed in their showroom until the next auction.
What a treat!
The Town of Strathmore hosted their
annual Open House
on Dec. 12 in council chambers. Council members Rocky
Blokland (l-r), Mayor
Michael Ell, Pat Fule
and Brad Walls were
on hand to offer treats
to the guests.
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Greetings of
the Season
December 19, 2014 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 13
2014
Trinity
CMJHS
Trinity Christian Academy was in the Christmas spirit raising
items for the Christmas Hamper Society.
Each year students at Crowther Memorial Junior High are asked to take part in the Cart Wars. The idea is to bring in different non-perishable food items on the Christmas Hamper Society’s wish list to help their pod win points. The one with
the most points wins a free afternoon of watching a movie and enjoying snacks with their classmates.
Trinity Christian Academy
Shannon LeClair
Wheatland
Sacred Heart
Brentwood
Wheatland elementary school students brought in more
than 2,300 items to give to the Christmas Hamper Society,
filling four trucks. Students helped hamper representatives
fill the trucks.
The Grade 6D class at Sacred Heart Academy spent 10 days
collecting items for the Christmas Hamper Society. As of Dec. 10
approximately 1,000 items had been collected.
Austin Seely (l-r), Crush Cann, Rylan Jolly and
James Rachynski showed off some of the items
that Brentwood School’s students collected to
do their part to help out the Christmas Hamper
Society.
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To our students, parents and staff of
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Wishing
you
Joy
this
holiday season!
Helping others this Christmas
The Christmas Hamper organization is in full operation and will be very busy distributing tons
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to organize were Robert Mogger (l-r), Bill Hagedon and Glen Tacey.
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Bill Josephison
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Keeping Christ in Christmas
Sacred Heart Academy held their annual Christmas concert on Dec. 9-10. This year the concert was split by divisions, and became two concerts. Division 1 and 2 celebrated the season with friends and family in the Catholic tradition of the school.
Wendi Tashlikowich
As the nights are filled with light
May your hearts be filled with joy
at this special time of year.
Happy
Christmas
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I’ll be home for Christmas
Hope Church, in partnership with the Strathmore Community Choir and Orchestra and The Strathmore Theatre
Players, presented Deborah Craig-Claar and Mark Hayes’ performance of ‘I’ll be Home for Christmas’ on Dec.1821. This year the winter concert combined musical talent with theatrical vision to create a magical presentation for
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John Godsman wishes to thank all
his readers who purchased his book
Remembering Our Roots Volume One,
provided referrals for people who should
be featured, and to advise his readers that
Volume Two reflecting articles published
in The Strathmore Times in 2013 and
2014, will be published in Spring 2015.
The final printing of Volume One, is now
under way, and copies will be available for
purchase in time for Christmas,
at $40.00 per copy, including GST.
Wishing you A Very Merry Christmas,
and A Happy, Healthy New Year.
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Christmas
Greetings
903 Strathmore Squadron Royal
Canadian Air Cadets would like to
take this opportunity to thank
EVERYONE who has supported us
during the past year. On behalf of
Capt Barry Duffield, the officers,
Parent Association, League and
CADETS, we would like to wish
everyone
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and
a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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May the Peace and
Joy that Christmas
brings always be
with your and
your family
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
AND
HAPPY
NEW YEAR
Mayor Michael Ell,
Councillors & Staff
Town of
Strathmore
Page 16 • Strathmore TIMES • December 19, 2014
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HOW
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IT IS...
To serve people like you!
Merry Christmas!
The Celebration of Lights Christmas Park Committee would like to take this opportunity
to thank everyone who participated and attended this year’s
7th Annual Light Up the Night Event!
This event was held at the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society grounds on
Saturday, December 6th, 2014. The community has once again shown amazing support
of this event with over 3000 people in attendance.
Brian
& Darlene
Biletsky
SPECIAL THANKS TO THIS YEAR’S MAJOR EVENT SPONSORS:
The Town of Strathmore, Sobeys Strathmore, Canadian Tire, Strathmore Lions Club, Jesco
Electrical Contractors Ltd., Strathmore Times, Aztec Real Estate, RE/MAX, Wheatland
County, Rattray Reclamation. G.A. Committee for providing the Big Tent, and the Strathmore
and District Agricultural Society for providing the grounds.
THANK YOU TO OUR CASH AND GIFT CERTIFICATE DONATORS:
Strathmore Value Drug Mart, Days Inn and Suites, Domino’s Pizza, Roadhouse
Restaurant, Tina Scott, Red Carrot, Hidden Secrets, Fieldstone Fruit Wines, Ripperz,
Stylz and Co., Katy’s Consignment, Cotton n’ Candy Quilt Shop, Ezzewear Collection,
Storage Solutions, Joyland Theatre, Rosebud Theatre, Strathmore Motor Products,
Strathmore Lions Club, Strathmore Lakes Estates, Strathmore Ford, Strathmore Station,
LaShaun Andrews (Aztec), Debbie Murray, Nancy Stairs & Steve Farran (Remax
Horizon), Pro Water Conditioning, Theresa Serr.Strathmore Springfest Committee and all
the people who purchased tickets for the Gift certificate package and raffles.
We also would like to thank the following people and businesses
who made the evening an even greater success:
Mr. & Mrs. Claus for photos with Santa, Lon and the Fireworks Factory Crew for
doing an amazing job on the fireworks display, the Stewart Family (Gord & Nina) for
providing the Horse and wagon rides, a very special thank you for our MC Brad Walls,
ATB Financial for the popcorn and raffle, The Real Estate Reps for the cotton candy,
Rocky’s Bakery for all the cookies and hot chocolate, Cheadle Lions Club for Product,
Target Welding, Scotia Bank for handing out the goodies, Strathmore Lions Club for the
Charity B.B.Q., All Genres DJ Music Services for the outstanding music and help with
the entertainment, Stella Jones for the firewood, Huxted Waste Disposal for the PortaPotties, Fortis for hanging our new sign, Eagle Lake Nurseries for the Colorado Spruce,
Landscape Plus for Christmas Trees. Without everyones support we would not be able to
give our fine community an evening of enjoyment at this special time of the year.
Lifting holiday spirits
Spartan Council members Halee Grimsdale (l-r), Jason Wilson,
Danika Owel and Amy Lambert sit in front of the toys and clothing
that were donated to the students through a homeroom challenge
from Dec. 1-10 at the high school. The items were picked up on Dec.
10 by the Christmas Food Hamper Program and will be distributed to
people in the region that could not afford to celebrate Christmas.
Justin Seward
Deck the halls…
Trim it with cheer…
We’re celebrating
another year…
Another season, a new
chance to say,
“We Wish You a
Merry Christmas!”
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peaceful holiday season now,
and throughout the year. So
grateful for all the continued
support from all my dear
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THANK YOU TO ALL THE SPECIAL PEOPLE WHO
“VOLUNTEER” THEIR TIME AND SKILLS PREPARING FOR THIS EVENT’
THESE ARE ALL UNPAID VOLUNTEERS WHO PUT IN COUNTLESS HOURS
EACH YEAR BUILDING DISPLAYS, FUNDRAISING AND PROMOTING THE
PARK.
We truly apologize if we have missed anyone.
We are very proud of all our volunteers who prepare for each Light Up the
Night Evening – You all know who you are and you all truly bring the
Spirit of Christmas to the community.
If anyone would like to be a sponsor for Next Year’s 8th. Annual Light Up
the Night, there are many sponsorship options available. We are also always looking
volunteers to get involved with projects, building, fundraising etc.
For more information please contact Rose Hamrlik
at the Strathmore Times (403) 934-5589 or (403) 934-8191
Merry Christmas and the Very Best
From All of Us For 2015.
Strathmore’s
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STRATHMORE
Peace On Earth
The beauty of the winter season
reminds us of how blessed we
are in so many ways, including
the friendship of neighbors like
you.
Happy Holidays!
Merry
Christmas
from
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and Family
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Strathmore
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December 19, 2014 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 17
When they saw the star,
they rejoiced with exceeding
great joy;
and when they entered
into the house,
they saw the Child with Mary,
His Mother, and fell down,
and worshiped Him.
–Matthew 2:10-11
I wish to extend sincere wishes
at Christmas and always,
that your heart and faith in God
will lead you along the road of
Peace, Joy and Contentment.
I feel blessed to be a part of this
community, and wish to THANK YOU
for your friendship and patronage.
A penguin
celebration!
Students from
Westmount
Elementary perform
‘A Penguins
Christmas’ during
their Christmas
concert on Dec. 10
at the school’s gym.
Kathie L. Zakresky
Piano Tuner / Technician (1981)
403.934.5477 [email protected]
Justin Seward
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the pleasure to serve this year!
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Wishing You and Your Furry Four Legged
Companions a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season.
Thanks for another wonderful year!
www.StrathmoreTimes.com
Kids
Helping Kids
From Dec. 1-10
Brentwood Elementary School’s Grade 3
students held their third
annual Kids Helping
Kids sock and mitten
drive. In social studies
the students are learning to be global citizens
and this is just one way
to show them how they
can help those in need
close to home.
Shannon LeClair
Tailwaggers - Melissa • 403.901.5469
Guiness World Record™ holder by Tailwaggers Dog Walking
With Bright Wishes
at Christmas
Thank you for lighting up our
year with your visits!
Strathmore’s
Hope Christmas
Delivers Everything
celebration of lights
Keeping memories strong
Strathmore District Health Foundation held
their Tree of Hope and Memory celebration on
Monday, Dec. 8. They moved the celebration
to Sagewood this year to help explain the
program to the residents. The program was
set up to give everyone the opportunity to
remember their loved ones and generate
donations that help maintain and update
specialized home and long term care facilities
at the Strathmore hospital. Rev. Bryan
Beveridge joined the residents with some brief
readings and a Christmas sing-a-long.
Wendi Tashlikowich
on Your Wish List
We know how good you’ve been to us this year,
and we hope all the kindness you’ve shown comes
back to you this Christmas. Please accept our
deepest thanks and best wishes for a happy
and healthy holiday.
Merry Christmas!
SHINY,
Happy Holidays
Hope your Christmas is merry and
bright in every imaginable way!
May your Christmas sparkle with moments of
love, laughter and goodwill,
And may the year ahead be full of contentment and joy.
Serving you has been my privilege and pleasure.
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It’s Time
to Say
“Thanks!”
...And to wish all our
comrades & friends
a season of joy &
peace.
Royal Canadian
Legion Branch #10,
Strathmore
Merry Christmas To All
… And to all our sincerest warm wishes for a holiday
season that’s truly satisfying in every way.
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December 19, 2014 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 19
Bison players brighten holiday season
Justin Seward ~Times Reporter
The UFA Bison players took time out
of their busy schedules to go shopping
with young kids and help them wrap the
items at Strathmore’s Calgary Co-op on
Dec. 14.
The team helped children of singleparent homes select gifts for their loved
ones and assisted in wrapping the presents during the annual Christmas Shopping with the Bisons event.
“The history behind this is that it came
12 years ago, where one of the managers decided that wouldn’t it be nice to do
some shopping in the community and
take some kids out from less fortunate
homes. They went out and solicited 20
businesses that at $50 a piece to come
up with a $1,000 budget and the Co-op
said we want it all,” said Bisons General
Manager Wayne Hansen. “They continue to be a fantastic partner and we
couldn’t be happier.”
Hansen added that it is a good step
for a lot of the players to develop their
community skills as they move up in their
hockey careers.
“One of the reason that we do it is
we’re preparing the players to go on and
play junior hockey, so when they leave
here one of the biggest things they do
is their involvement in the community.
We’re developing not only hockey players but we’re developing young men,”
said Hansen.
He added that an early morning event
such as this is very uncommon for the
team after a game, but it’s a way of giving back and putting a smile on the kids’
faces.
“You know they got here and they
were kind of sleepy and all of a sudden
the little kids get here and it brings smiles
to their faces and it’s a fantastic day,”
said Hansen.
Bisons forward Sebastien Kilcommons
thought it was a great way to brighten
the spirits during the holidays.
“It was really fun because we haven’t
had much of a chance so far this year to
really give back, besides minor hockey,
especially around Christmas when some
of the less fortunate families are having
a harder time,” said Kilcommons. “It’s
nice to be able to brighten their day and
make sure they have nice Christmas.”
Once the shopping was done, he enjoyed the wrapping part, even though he
could learn a thing or two on how to gift
wrap.
“I’m pretty terrible at wrapping, so it
was all Jasmine (his shopping partner)
that had to do everything. So I was just
handing her the tape the whole time,”
said Kilcommons. “Even though it’s so
early, I like being able to give back and
help out these kids.”
Santa visits Langdon
Players from the UFA Bisons gave back to the
community as they their annual ‘Christmas
Shopping with the Bisons’ on Dec. 14 at the
Co-op. Both the players and kids were having
a fantastic time wrapping the presents while
getting to know one another.
Photo Courtesy of Gwen Moncayo
Justin Seward
THE
Sunny
Christmas
Wishes
Thanks for
your continued
support and
God’s blessings
to you & yours
this holiday
season.
SPIRIT
IS GROWING
JOY
–And so is
our gratitude!
PEACE
We really appreciate
your business
and goodwill.
Have a great
holiday!
LOVE
HOPE
HARMONY
With a round of
best wishes to
you and yours
this Christmas
season.
We appreciate
your loyal
patronage.
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Strathmore, AB
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in business.
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Merry
Christmas
The joy of love,
The joy of peace,
The joy of health,
The joy of prosperity.
May they all come
to you this
Christmas time!
We want you to know just
how much we appreciate
your generous support, and
wish you all a very merry and
bright holiday season!
Wendi Tashlikowich • Doug Taylor • Manny Everett
Jerry & Jean Bizot • Justin Seward • Sharon McLeay
Rose Hamrlik • Kristina Bezic • Shannon LeClair
Bob Payne • Jody Schneider • Mario Prusina
From everyone at
Stella-JoneS
Canada
Carseland
On Dec. 6 Santa made a guest
appearance at the Langdon Vet Clinic.
He was on hand to meet the kids and
pets to find out if they have been naughty
or nice this year, and to find out what
they would like to see under their tree on
Christmas morning
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SPORTS
Saturday night hockey did
not go well for the Wheatland Kings as they lost
to the Cochrane Generals 5-2 on Dec 13 at the
Strathmore Family Centre.
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Wheatland Kings
looking for answers
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter
The Wheatland Kings are searching for answers, after losing 4-3 on
the road to Airdrie on Friday night
and 5-2 to the Cochrane Generals
on Saturday night at home. The inconsistency is causing a lot of frustration around the team lately and
they can not seem to find their way
out of it.
“I think last night (versus Airdrie), we got back into that mentality where we’re only playing 25
to 30 minutes of hockey and not
playing a full 60. Our third period
was probably one of the best periods I’ve seen us play as a hockey
team, but once again it comes back
to you can’t just play one period
of hockey and expect results,” said
assistant coach Joel Robinson. “We
played 5-on-5 hockey consistently,
it was good hockey, we supported
each other and the shots were 15-5
in the third period.”
Robinson thought the outcome
in both games were unfortunate
because he felt that they had the
jump on Airdrie, but did not get the
results.
“It wasn’t the results we needed
this weekend, especially against a
team like Airdrie where we come
out the better skating team. Something’s not clicking right now,
whether it’d be team chemistry or
team morale,” said Robinson.
Curtis Osborne scored twice and
Sebastien Turgeon scored once in
the loss to Airdrie.
On
Saturday
night
versus
Cochrane, the Kings tried to keep
their composure but it was difficult
when it seemed as if the calls were
one-sided.
“It’s hard to keep your composure
when … it was 6-1 in their favour,”
said Robinson. “There is a certain
time when you have to draw the
line and stand up for your players.”
Osborne and Chris Williams
scored in the loss to the Generals.
Robinson added that it is not
helping right now having key players out who normally contribute in
different areas on any given night.
“It does hurt when you have guys
like Cody Willis hurt, Blake Bishop and Matt Thomson in the stands
– all guys that are regular lineup
guys and it does really affect the
roster when they’re not in the lineup,” said Robinson.
The Kings will play their final
game of 2014 when they host the
Okotoks Bisons (8:15 p.m.) on
Dec. 20 at the Strathmore Family
Centre.
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The Strathmore Wheatland Kings are Back!
The UFA Bisons beat the Grande Prairie Storm 7-1 at the Strathmore Family Centre on Dec. 14.
Justin Seward Photo
Herd delivers balanced attack
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter
A blown 3-0 lead, which ultimately led
to a 4-3 loss to the Lloydminster Bobcats
on Dec. 13, did not faze the UFA Bisons.
The local triple-A midget team came
back re-energized and determined as
they beat the Grande Prairie Storm 7-1
the following day at the Strathmore Family Centre.
“(Saturday) we got off to that great start
and you know some breaks went against
us and I think it’s how we handled it. We
saw a little adversity, we didn’t handle
it quite as good, it’s about being invested for 60 minutes not 20,” said assistant
coach Sandy Henry. “I thought (Sunday)
we kept chipping away and then they
make it 2-1, that’s a point on Saturday
that we had a little trouble with. But today the guys bared down and we got the
next one.”
Henry thought the team really moved
the puck in a quick, efficient manner
and gained results.
“I think we were really team-oriented
(on Sunday), we moved the puck when
we had to, we simplified our plays when
we got out ahead and our defense was
good about getting it out of the zone and
lastly we got some big stops when we
needed one,” said Henry.
The difference in the win was that the
players were not as fragile as they were
in the loss.
“I think everyone could feel it on the
bench that it totally sucked the enthusi-
asm out of us and we got to find a way
by that. It was 3-3, it wasn’t like we were
down three. We played a little looser (on
Sunday) and weren’t so fragile as we
were on Saturday,” said Henry.
The offence clicked for the second
weekend in a row and really showed
the teams dominance when they start to
skate.
“When we’re making those quick passing decisions and getting the puck moving – we start to get the other team’s defense turning their feet and now we’re
hitting them with speed and the puck’s
moving. I think our guys were being a
lot more responsible in the offensive
zone about finding that open lane to
shift into,” said Henry.
He believed that they had a chance to
win against Lloydminster and it was one
of those games when that extra shot did
not go in.
“We thought we had a chance to win
that game with the adversity but we felt
we generated more scoring chances than
them. (On Saunday) they go in but that’s
because we stayed a little more determined,” said Henry.
Sheen, Conley, Cameron Shorrock,
Gary Haden, Jordan McConnell, Trygve
Many Guns and Kyle Gordon scored in
the win.
Next up for the Bisons will be pair
of homes games on Dec. 20 versus the
Lethbridge Hurricanes (5:15 p.m.) and
on Dec. 21 versus the MLAC Beverly Optimists (2 p.m.) at the Strathmore Family
Centre.
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The Strathmore High School Spartan
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Coach Dion Galandy was thrilled with
the team’s resiliency throughout the
tournament.
“We started slow, that’s kind of been
our thing this year and we realize what
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been doing and we played in the second
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It was evident that with the slow starts
came inconsistent play and forced the
girls to battle back during the games.
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A total of 100 Grade 6 students from Westmount, Brentwood, Wheatland, Carseland Elementary and Trinity Christian Academy
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The eighth annual Wheatland Elementary Grade
6 volleyball tournament on Dec. 8 was an afternoon
full of excitement for young players.
The tournament consisted of 100 students, five
coaches and a total of 10 teams from Carseland,
Brentwood, Westmount, and Trinity Christian Academy.
“One of our goals here at our school is to focus
on healthy, active living and we have daily physical education at our school. So we try to get kids
involved beyond the school day in extracurricular
sports and foreshadowing when they move on the
junior high,” said Michelle Rushford, tournament
organizer. “At this level, we don’t cut anyone and
it’s equal opportunity for everyone. All the chil-
dren that represented today, if they came out for
the practices then they made the team. It’s just an
opportunity to experience team work and collaboration, and volleyball is such a great sport for that.”
According to Rushford, they hope to expand the
tournament in the future.
“This is the first year we’re up to five schools that
are invited, the most that have ever come before so
we’re expanding,” said Rushford. “I was talking to
the principal at Brentwood, who is also the principal at Central Bow Valley and she said we should
get some of the outlying areas involved as well.
We have a beautiful facility here, we’d definitely be
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The U14 Strathmore Ice came home with gold after spending the weekend
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GATES, Patricia
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Patricia Johnston Gates passed
away in her sleep at the Vulcan
Extendicare on December 15, 2014 at the age of
89 years. Pat was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on
February 10, 1925. She was predeceased by her
husband Paul Gates who died on March 25, 1989,
her siblings Phyllis, Crissie and Stan and her
grandson Curtis. She will be dearly missed by her
sister-in-law Marg Sumner of Thunder Bay, Ontario; her four sons, Randy (Colleen) of Chestermere, Lyle (Marjorie) of Medicine Hat, Brett (Debbie) of Standard, Murray (Linda) of Strathmore
along with 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, special niece Myrna Kurina of Lethbridge
along with numerous other nieces and nephews.
Pat had many passions in her life. Besides being
very proud of her family, grand children, and great
grandchildren Pat was an avid fan of curling, and
she spent endless hours cross-stitching, knitting
and crocheting. Her beautiful handiwork will be
enjoyed by many for years to come. A funeral
service will be held on Saturday, December 20,
2014 at the Standard Community Hall at 1:00
pm. Interment to follow at Standard Cemetery.
If friends or family so wish, memorial donations
may be made to Canadian Blood Services (73713 Ave. SW Calgary, AB T2R 1J1 or visit fundraising.blood.ca or call 1-888-2-donate). To send
condolences, please visit Pat’s obituary at www.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
AND CLAIMANTS
TAYLOR, Kenneth W.
September 28, 1931 – December 13, 2014
Ken was born in Strathmore, Alberta and passed away there
83 years later. 57 years ago, he married Beth Fielder, and
with her had four children; Joan (Shelly Osten), Tom (Jane), Clark (Cheryl) and
Al (Tammy), 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grand children, 16 chickens and a tambourine.
With his dad, Harold, brother, Ross, and later his son, Clark, he farmed the family
land at Langdon Corner for seven of those decades. Meanwhile, he had time to
be one of the founding members of the Alberta Pioneer Auto Club and Pioneer
Acres of Alberta. He was, at various times, the president of the Horseless Carriage Club, the Calgary Historical Society and the Alberta Archaeological Society.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Foothills Model T Club, the Military Collector’s Club and was a regular columnist for the World Airline Historical
Society. He still had time to teach the Dale Carnegie public speaking courses,
volunteer with the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede and with the Calgary Airport
White Hatters. He also enjoyed travelling with Beth throughout North America,
Russia, Europe, Britain, Australia, South America and Hawaii.
Ken and Beth were long time members of Langdon Baptist Church. Ken was
an elder at Chestermere Christian Fellowship, and more recently, regularly attended Strathmore Alliance Church.
He was, first and foremost, a loving husband and family man, but also a farmer
and a friend to many.
Ken is survived by all of his family and a brother, Ross. He was predeceased by
his parents, Harold and Eva, and by his brother, Clarence.
Funeral services was held on December 18, 2014 at 2:00 pm, at Strathmore
Alliance Church, 325 – 1st Avenue, Strathmore, Alberta.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Strathmore Hospital for the exceptional care and love they provided to Ken over the past three weeks, so, in
lieu of flowers, donations to the Strathmore District Health Foundation would be
greatly appreciated.
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(Frankie)
(1922-2014)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mum Frankie Ostrom
at the Strathmore Hospital on December 12,
2014 at the age of 92. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her son Rocky (Beryl)
- grandkids Samantha and Randall (Maia); son
Ronnie (Carla) – grandkids Joel, Jamie (Ellis) and
Jordan; daughter Laurie (Max) – grandkids Brad
(Krista), Jeff (Sheena) and great grandchild Hannah; daughter Marni (Guy) – grandkids Ty, Kylie,
and Brooke; her sister Mary Niwa, brother John
Lijdsman and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by our dad Paul Ostrom,
her sister Helen Carroll, and brother Gerry Lijdsman. Mum wore many hats throughout her life.
She was a teacher, a farm-wife, and an active
member of the Carseland Community including
being a life-time member of the Carseland Public
Benefit club. After moving from Carseland to a
condo in Strathmore, she later enjoyed her last
years at the Wheatland Lodge. As a member of
the Catholic community, her faith was very important to her throughout her whole life. Sports were
a passion for her. She played softball, curled, and
golfed and later was the number one fan of her
kids and her grandkids. Mum loved watching all
sports on TV especially the Flames and Stampeders, and most recently became an avid NASCAR
fan. A caring and intelligent woman, she was our
role model and our rock. Her strong and loving
spirit will live on in all of us. A memorial service
was held on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at
Hope Community Covenant Church, Strathmore
at 1:00 p.m. The family would like to express our
sincere appreciation to friends and family for their
thoughts, prayers, flowers, cards, and visits. We
would especially like to thank all of the caregivers who helped mum through her last days. If
friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made
directly to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (2888 Shaganappi Trail Northwest, Calgary,
AB T3B 6A8 or directly online). To send condolences, please visit Frankie’s obituary at www.
wheatlandfuneralhome.ca
Jeanne Vecchio passed away
peacefully in the Bassano Hospital on December 5, 2014 at the age of 86 years.
Jeanne was born in St. Fabien-de-Panet, Quebec
to Alfred Brunelle and Jeanette Ritcher on March
7, 1928. She was predeceased by her husband,
Joe Vecchio, as well as all of her brothers and
sisters. Jeanne lived in Strathmore and worked
for many years at the Wheatland County Inn before retiring. She lived at Sunset Haven in Strathmore before moving to Playfair Lodge in Bassano
where she resided until her passing. She loved
the Lodge in Bassano, the care she received and
the friends she made. At Jeanne’s request, there
will be no funeral service. Jeanne will return to
Ontario to be buried in the family plot. To send
condolences, please visit Jeanne’s obituary at
www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
MEMORIAMS
In Memory of
Ken Jones
Why are you crying?
Do you think that I’m
gone?
I haven’t left you. I’m where
I belong.
Anytime you are lonely, anytime you
are sad, anytime that your heart breaks, anytime
you are mad - all you have to do is close your
eyes and I’ll ne there with you.
You see the world may take my body but that’s
all that it can do.
Don’t stop the memory of the time we shared.
It’s God’s way to help you through.
Take time to laugh when life gets hard, the way
we used to do!
A smell? A touch? The morning sun? They all
will help you see.
I’m still there. I never left.
Now smile once more for me.
Live each day. Keep looking up.
My life was not in vain.
I finished the task I was born to do.
That’s why I couldn’t remain.
With Love
Craig, Luisa
and Marissa
If you have a claim against this estate, you
must file your claim by January 12, 2015
with LYNN WOODS LAW OFFICE
at
P.O. Box 2335, 101, 318 3rd Ave
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K3
If you do not file by the date above, the estate
property can lawfully be distributed without
regard to any claim you may have.
Creditors: you must include a full description
and value of the debt you allege the deceased
owes you and a full description and value of
any of the deceased’s property that you hold
as security for the debt.
Claimants: you must include a full description
of your claim and why you have a right to
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Happy Birthday, Jessica.
March 7, 1928 – December
5, 2014
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October 24, 1958 - December 24, 2012
The sadness never goes away
the silent tears still flow
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But now you’re with the Angels
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we hold on to the memories
and treasure them with love
Yet special times like Christmas
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Western IrrIgatIon DIstrIct
Box 2372, 105 - 900 Pine road, strathmore, aB t1P 1K3
FORM 5
Irrigation Districts Act
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Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE
THE AREA OF AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
TAKE NOTE that applications have been received by
the Western Irrigation District to change the area of the District.
During the holidays
our office will be
Applications to remove parcels consist of:
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DECEMBER
24, 25, & 26, 2014
& JANUARY 1, 2015
Any person wishing to complain is required to submit a written complaint to the
Western Irrigation District at Box 2372 105-900 Pine Road, Strathmore, Alberta,
T1P 1K3 within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice.
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Canned beer and
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Free champagne
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CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS
NORTH POLE NEWS
Another fun evening has now passed
with the opening of our 7th. Annual light
up the night event on Sat. December 6th.
Now mark your calenders for Wed.,
December 24th., from 5 pm. to 9 pm
Photos with Santa at the Christmas
Castle at the Park Hot Chocolate and
cookies will be served, as well as
some fun Christmas draws.
The New Years Eve Family Party takes
place on Wednesday, December 31st at
the Livestock Pavillion on the
Agricultural Grounds. This is a FREE
EVENT so please join us. There will be
Free pizza and refreshments for the
evening, colouring contest for the kids
with great prizes to be won, raffles
and FIREWORKS AT 8 PM.
The doors open at 5 pm. to 9 pm.
The Christmas Park will also be open
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If you have any questions about the
Christmas Park or events please do not
hesitate to give me a call or email –
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(403) 934-8191 Cell.
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NORTH POLE NEWS
On behalf of the Celebration of Lights Committee
we would like to give special thanks to the
Strathmore Lions Club for serving the Charity
B.B.Q. and Sobeys for supplying the hamburgers
and hotdogs for opening night on
December 6th., 2014.
Robert Desjardins and Tracey Rogers from Aztec
Real Estate for organizing the Santa Claus Parade
– we do encourage more club organizations and
businesses to please get involved for 2015 as the
families enjoyed the parade and we can certainly
see this event growing every year with your
participation.
Also Aztec Real Estate sponsored the Polar
Express at the Joyland Theatre this year.
Cocktails 6:00pm
Dinner 7:00pm
The Real Estate Reps for bringing their Goats and
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that was a lot of fun.
ATB Financial for providing Free popcorn and
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Thank you to all our volunteers – we were a bit
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the scheduled opening night – but we managed
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a volunteer or sponsor for future events.
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HELP WANTED
Tankers Transfer Services
FULL TIME DRIVER for Local Area
NIGHT AUDIT SUPERVISOR
$20/hr. Experience is an asset. Must be available from
11 pm to 7 am. Some duties include coordinate, assign,
supervise & review activities of workers, establish work
schedules & procedures, resolve work related problems
Please email resumes to
[email protected]
Or in person at the front desk, 350 Ridge Rd,
Strathmore Or via fax (403) 901-0016
T| 403.934.6808 F| 403.934.6813
E| [email protected]
Food Services
Supervisor
HELP WANTED
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· Valid Class 1 Drivers license
· Experience hauling dangerous goods
in oilfield environment
· H2S, WHMIS, TDG & First Aid
· Ability to work in a changing environment
· Ability to be flexible with assignments
and workload
· Ability to perform light mechanical duties
Tankers Transfer Services offers competitive
wages of $25 to $33 per hour, bonuses and
medical benefit plan. Applicants must
provide a 5 year drivers abstract.
Please fax resumes to 403-934-9643.
Email resumes: [email protected]
Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub
is hiring
3 Permanent, Full Time:
FOOD AND
BEVERAGE
SERVERS
MASSAGE
THERAPIST
NEEDED
$10.20 Hourly, for 40.00 Hours per week
Experience: 1 to 2 years
Serve food and beverages, general plate service.
Describe and advise on menu items including
daily specials for customers. Present, open, pour
and serve wine in appropriate wine glassware.
Present bills to customers and accept and manage
payments in cash, credit or debit cards. Clear and
clean tables, trays and chairs. Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving
areas. Set tables. Must be of legal age to mix and
serve alcoholic beverages and acquire ProServe
within 30 days of hire. Must be Customer service
oriented and physically fit. Experience on Squirrel
POS system or similar an asset.
How to Apply: By Mail to 380 Ridge Road
Strathmore AB T1P1B5, In Person between
9:00 and 17:00, or By E-mail to
[email protected]
2200 hour program a must.
Attractive percentage split.
Newly renovated office space.
Take over busy existing office.
Please drop resume in person.
240 - 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
403-901-0664
TOWN OF STRATHMORE
Where Quality of Life is A Way of Life
PUBLIC WORKS OPERATOR II
Competition # TOS2014-20
The Town of Strathmore is a vibrant and progressive community of 13,000 people, located on the
Trans Canada Highway 40 km. East of Calgary. We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated
individual to join the public works team. Reporting to the Operations Manager of Public Works, the
Operator II is responsible to operate a variety of light/heavy equipment in completing tasks related
to, but not limited to roads, utilities, parks, etc. The Town of Strathmore is an employer offering
growth, a supportive and entrepreneurial environment, and opportunity to succeed. We endeavour
to be leaders in municipal sustainability, and encourage our employees to help us achieve excellence.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Operate a variety of light and/or heavy equipment
• Maintain sidewalks, curbs, gutters, pedestrian walkways and roadways including winter snow
plowing/removal
• Repair and replace street signage
• Undertake after-hours standby and call-out duties on a rotational schedule
• Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
• Must have a minimum of Grade 12 education
• First Aid Certificate
• Experience using a variety of vehicles, light and heavy equipment including hand and power tools,
tandem trucks, graders, wheel loaders and/or other equipment
• Must possess and maintain a valid Alberta Class 3 Operators License with Q endorsement
• Ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a team and independently from time to time
, with minimal supervision
Experience: Working knowledge of all seasonal road maintenance activities. Experience on Grader
will be considered a definite asset.
Salary: The Town of Strathmore offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes the Local
Authorities Pension Plan, and Health & Wellness Benefit. Salary to commensurate based on experience.
Applicants will be subject to a Criminal Records Check and must provide a current Alberta Drivers
abstract.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please forward your resume to:
Shannon Cuff, HR Coordinator
Town of Strathmore
680 Westchester Road
Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1
Phone: (403) 934-3133 Fax: (403) 934 -4713
Email: [email protected]
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Competition closes December 31, 2014.
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HELP WANTED
Domino’s Pizza
102-95 Brent Blvd.
Strathmore, AB, T1P 1V3
Now Hiring SHIFT SUPERVISORS
Permanent Position
$13.50/hr + Potential Bonuses
Duties Include:
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who
prepare and portion food (5-10 people), Establish
work schedule, Estimate and order ingredients and
supplies, Ensure food service and quality control,
Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage, Prepare and submit reports, Train staff in job
duties, sanitation and safety procedures
Requirements:
- Min. 1 - 2 Years Related Experience
- Fluent in Oral and Written English
- High School Completion
Please visit us at the store with your
resume or fax to (403) 901-6002
102 - 95 Brent Blvd, Strathmore, AB
T1V 1P3
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub is hiring:
Employment Opportunity – Westmount School
Golden Hills School Division #75 invites
applications for the following position:
PART - TIME
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
0.75 FTE (6 hours/day Monday to Thursday) position
providing support to a kindergarten student with high
needs. Work will begin at 8:45 am and end at 3:15
pm daily. Applicants should be able to show initiative
and be willing to work with small children. Previous
experience working with high needs students in a school
setting would be considered an asset. Please submit
your resume with appropriate documentation to the
undersigned on or before noon on Tuesday, January 6,
2015.
Only those short listed will be contacted.
Mr. Wayne Funk
Principal, Westmount School
220 Wheatland Trail
Strathmore, AB T1P 1B2
Fax: (403) 934-4936
E-mail: [email protected]
1 permanent, full time
Manager
$16.56 Hourly, for 40 Hours per week
Experience: 2 to 3 years
Credentials/Education: Must have (or get within 30
days of hire): AGLC Smart Serve Programs (PROtect, PROserve, REELfacts), First Aid Certificate,
CPR Certificate, Workplace Hazardous Materials
Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
Business Equipment and Computer Applications:
Squirrel POS system, General office equipment,
Record keeping, Cashiering, Microsoft Office.
Duties/Abilities: Must plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate daily operations, while ensuring
that all health, safety, and liquor legislation and
regulations are followed. Responsible for the
hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of 40+
staff. Respond to customer complaints and negotiate with clients for catering or use of facilities.
Must possess great oral communication, excellent
problem solving skills, and organized job task
planning abilities. Must be customer service
oriented and be able to work under pressure in a
fast-paced environment while paying attention to
detail. Standing and/or walking for extended periods. Speak English, Read English, Write English
How to Apply: By Mail to 380 Ridge Road Strathmore
AB T1P1B5, In Person between 9:00 and 17:00,
or By E-mail to [email protected]
HELP WANTED
Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub
is hiring:
Kitchen Food
Services
Manager
1 Permanent, Full Time
$15.75 hourly, for 44 hour/week
2 years to less than 3 years experience required
Requirements: Completion of high school, Safe
food handling certificate, CPR Certificate, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
(WHMIS) Certificate, Must read, write, speak
English, Kitchen or cooking experience required
Basic Duties include: Plan, organize, direct,
control and evaluate daily kitchen operations
and implement operational procedures, Control
inventory, Ensure health and safety regulations
are followed, Negotiate arrangements with
suppliers for food and other supplies. Develop,
implement and analyze budgets. Recruit, hire
and train staff and conduct performance
reviews. Ability to supervise 20 or less staff in a
fast-paced environment, under pressure, while
paying attention to detail. Standing and walking
for extended periods required.
To Apply: In Person between 11:00 and 17:00 :
380 Ridge Road, Strathmore, AlbertaT1P 1B5
By E-mail:
[email protected]
GET YOUR CLASSIFIED ADS IN THE TIMES! Call 403-934-5589
GENERAL MANAGER POSTING
Instructor – Health Care Aide casual position
Bow Valley College is the largest and fastest growing Comprehensive Community College in Alberta.
We have over 20 locations across southern Alberta helping 141,000 learners each year. Our mission
is to contribute to the vitality of communities and strength of the economy through innovative adult
education programs and services which equip students for successful living, lifelong learning, and
employment in a global knowledge-based environment.
We are looking for nurses eager to lead, mentor and give back. Join one of Alberta’s top employers
as a part-time Health Care Aide Instructor at Old-Sun Community College. We are looking to add
passionate and caring instructors to our team. If you are a professional, knowledgeable and enthusiastic nurse, we invite you to apply!
As an Instructor in the Health Care Aide program you will:
• Provide quality and engaging instruction to learners and evaluate their progress
• Contributing to the design and development of curriculum and instructional materials
• Supporting learners in meeting the learning outcomes of their courses and programs
Candidates must be committed to effective teaching and demonstrate the ability to teach courses
within the field of health care instruction in a broad range of settings. This includes but is not limited to teaching face to face; on-line; in blended delivery settings; and in the workplace.
Requirements:
• A Nursing Diploma complimented by 4+ years’ experience as an LPN or RN working to full scope
of practice
• Strong understanding of the role of a Health Care Aide
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and customs or experience working with Aboriginal population
would be an asset
• CPR Health Care Provider Level, Active CARNA or CLPNA registration and a recent Criminal
Record Check are required
• Previous teaching experience would be an asset
• Excellent communication skills are required
Please note: We are seeking part-time instructors to teach at Old Sun College at Siksika, the
successful candidates will be working approximately 20 hours per week during regular business
hours starting in January 2015 until approximately June 2015.
This posting will remain open until suitable candidates are found.
Why work at Bow Valley College? We have been named one of Alberta’s Top 65 Employers for 2014.
Bow Valley College is made up of employees who are committed to our learners´ success, as well
as each other´s. Our staff and faculty consistently say it is the people who keep them at the College,
the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students, and the incredible support they
receive from their co-workers and supervisors.
Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide government issued identification
and proof of educational qualifications upon hire.
Salary: commensurate with experience
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Board of Directors of the Strathmore & District Agricultural Society,
the General Manager is responsible for leading a strong team to provide enjoyable, safe, multi-purpose
venues emphasizing entertainment, education, agriculture, and recreation with specific focus on the annual
Strathmore Stampede. The General Manager should possess these qualifications:
3-5 years of experience in a managerial role
3-5 years of experience working with a Board of Directors
3-5 years of experience in business administration, public administration, marketing, public relations,
venue management, or a related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated knowledge in developing and managing budgets to include monitoring expenditures and
revenues to ensure they are within the approved budget, maintaining sound and transparent fiscal policy,
and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to properly administer contracts
• Effective leadership skills of staff members, including full- and part-time employees, contracted employees
and agencies
• Demonstrated understanding of marketing strategies, including marketing plans and budgets, sponsorship
strategies and sales, new market growth, and demonstrated sales results
• Knowledge of communications planning (including crisis, safety, committee, and public relations),
communication strategies between public and private entities, and ability to promote the Fairgrounds vision
to a variety of publics (via public presentation, writing, social media, and other mediums)
• Experience and/or comprehension of physical operations, including building and ground improvements,
safety means, resource procurement, technology
• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience in organizational restructuring, including business development, capital project planning, land
use, master plan development, financing, and brand development
• An understanding of the agricultural industry including the farm business, youth organizations such as 4-H
and competitive livestock events including Rodeo and Chuckwagons racing
• Experience in entertaining and venue management including contract negotiation, entertainment booking,
scheduling, and auditing
DUTIES:
• Carry out the vision and adhere to policies established by the Board of Directors
• Communicate regularly with the Board of Directors and submit required reports
• Oversee management of administrative functions including operations, marketing, accounting, information
technology, and all personnel, including the recruiting of full- and part-time employees, contracted employees
and agencies
• Plan and direct the day-to-day management and supervision of the Fairgrounds; Year Round Campground,
• Baseball Diamonds & Buildings
• Assists the Treasurer with the annual budget and reporting
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• May work in an environment consisting of dirt and dust, loud noise, extreme temperature variations, crowds,
livestock and other animals
• Daily contact with general public, often involving challenging situations and environments. Must be able to
perform in a calm demeanor in these situations at all times.
• Requires the ability to work flexible and extensive hours including weekends and holidays
• Involves walking, standing (for long periods), bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs)
COMPENSATION:
• To be determined based on experience
• Benefits, including Health & Dental insurance
Please submit your resume by February 1, 2014:
Mail: Steve Farran, HR Committee Chairman
Strathmore & District Agricultural Society
PO Box 2085, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K1
Email: [email protected] or Fax: 403.901.0299
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RENTALS
RENTALS
SMALL BACHELOR/ STUDIO
for rent Dec. 1, 2014 furnished! One year lease plus
security deposit 600.00 per
month! Includes water, electric, and gas! Call Ashlee at
403-990-4962.
LARGE TWO BEDROOM 1.5
bath 6 appliances, town
house with Garage for rent.
Jan 1.,2015 one year lease
1400. Plus utilities (except
water/sewer) plus security
deposit! Call Ashlee at 403990-4962.
HELP WANTED
IS HIRING!
JO U R NE YM AN
Strathmore Ford is going through expanded growth and
needs immediate hiring for a journeyman technician
with Ford and ADP experience is an asset.
Strathmore Ford provides a highly professional working
environment for all of its team members. Our track
record as a Group (Kaizen Automotive Group) of
long-term staff retention is a testament to the way we
do business and the value that we place upon the
contributions of each employee.
W E O FFER :
NEW 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT. AVAILABLE FEB.
1/2015. $1300 plus utilities.
Constructed in 2014. Across
the street from Sacred Heart
Academy. Call Niki at 403480-1218 for more info.
· Fun & fast pace work environment with the latest
equipment
· The most competitive benefits & pay plan in the
industry
· Ongoing training
· Future growth for top performers are readily available
within the dealership
· State of the art facilities
· Ongoing training which includes training bonuses
· Growth opportunities from our ever expanding
dealership expansion for the right candidates.
CHINOOK III. 1 bdrm or 2
bdrm. Heat & water included. No pets. Please call for
availability. Call Keli 403324-2944.
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104 - 3rd Avenue,
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700 sq ft
$706.65 per month/incl. GST
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2 month deposit required.
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FURNISHED ONE BEDROOM
with furnished unfinished
basement. Private entrance,
shared bathroom, all utilities
(cable, fridge, microwave, tv,
washer, dryer) $650 + security. Call (403) 901-0104.
3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE
AVAILABLE JAN 1, 2015.
Walkout balcony, Includes
all appliances and washer/
dryer. 1 & ½ baths. $975/
month + utilities. No pets, no
smoking. Located in Wellington Cove, Strathmore. Call
934-0996.
THREE BEDROOM HOME
IN BRENTWOOD with storage garage. Large fenced
yard, walking distance to
schools. $1100 per month
plus utilities. Call Dennis
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701 WESTMOUNT DRIVE
- 1 bedroom , partially
renovated unit with patio
available now. Parking
included, no pets. $925
plus utilities. Close to
Westmount School. Call
the Resident Manager at
403-983-3628.
WESTMOUNT DRIVE - 1
& 2 bedroom, fully renovated units with balcony
or patio. Includes washer/
dryer and parking. From
$995 plus utilities. Close
to Westmount School. Call
the Resident Manager at
403-983-3628.
230 CENTRE STREET,
updated 3 bedroom unit
available immediately in a
quiet 4plex! Rent starting
from $1225.00 In-suite
laundry, four appliances
and parking included.
Just 25 minutes outside
of Calgary and a short
distance away from the
newly developed shopping district. Utilities
extra. Call Emerald Management & Realty Ltd. at
403-237-8811.
RENTALS
BASEMENT
BEAUTIFUL
SUITE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. $1100/mo utilities
and internet included. Fully
Furnished, Washer/Dryer,
Kitchen Appliances. Separate Entrance and Alarm
System. Good Neighbourhood in Chestermere. N/S,
N/P. Daytime call 403-9349835 after 8pm 403-4744391.
REAL ESTATE
the strathmore
realty group
403-934-2001 • www.strathmorerealty.ca • 104 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
SOLD
JUST LISTED
1.5 STOREY FULLY
RENOVATED HOME.
Excellent modern decor.
Large yard with older single
garage/shed w power.
Open concept living/kitchen
area. Arrowwood offers many of
the perks of small village life.
A must see at $189,900.
VINTAGE CHARM
50’ X 32’ HEATED INSULATED
Don’t miss this completely renoSHOP IN ARROWWOOD
vated 2200 sq ft home. Tastefully Newer metal roofing, siding, infra
updated while keeping its’ old red and overhead furnace, two piece
fashioned features. Beautiful
washroom with hot water, office and
hardwood throughout. Large
showroom. Large air compressor
jaccuzi ensuite. High ceilings.
and pneumatic lines throughout
shop area. Excellent value.
garage and shop. Immediate
$110,000
possession. Arrowwood.
$234,900.
LIVE UP, RENT DOWN
ARROWWOOD - $219,900
Built in 2002, 1181 sq. ft. bi-level.
Total two bed, three bath. Separate
downstairs suite is currently rented
to an excellent tenant who will stay
if the buyer wishes. The home has
a very clean modern decor and sits
on a double lot. Go to
MLSC3638637.
Tina
Scott
(403)
901-5388
Leary Centre
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$254,900
WALKOUTFULLY FINISHED
OPEN DESIGN
FIREPLACE
3 BEDROOMS
3 BATHROOMS
ATTACHED GARAGE
RE TENDERS
The Estate of Kenneth M. Fraser offers to parcels
2 parcels of land for sale by tender located in
Wheatland County, Alberta as follows:
$490,000
This 2 storey in Strathmore
Lakes is fully developed with
4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, on a
huge landscaped lot. Extras
include Air Conditioning,
Underground sprinklers, and
more!
MOVE IN & ENJOY
Parcel 1:
S.E. & S.W. 13-23-21-W4M Containing 320 acres
more or less with surface rights income estimated
at $15,190.00 per year.
MOVE IN NOW!!!!
HILLCREST MANOR
Backing onto the canal - this
fully developed walkout has an
oversized triple garage. Loads of
upgrades. This is another fine
home built by Rich-Lee Custom
Homes!
Parcel 2:
N.W., S.E., N.E. 19-23-19-W4M Containing 472.62
acres more or less with surface rights income
estimated at $21,158.00 per year.
Written bids for either or both parcels along with
a certified cheque or bank draft for 5% of the bid
price must be received by 12:00 Noon, January 16,
2015 at:
Getz & Associates-Lawyer’s & Mediators
225A Wheatland Trail, Box 2370
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K3
Attention: John Getz
Solicitor for the Estate
File No. 14-15361/DJG
The highest or any bid may not be accepted.
$424,900
$316,900
FULLY FINISHED
2 FIREPLACES –
MOVE IN READY
MAIN FLOOR FAMILY
5 LARGE BEDROOMS
RM
MEDIA RM
OPEN DESIGN –
OPEN DESIGN
CUL DE SAC LOCATION
FIREPLACE
1550 SQ FT MAIN
HARDWOODS
FLOOR
UPGRADES THROUGHOUT
SOLD
PRICE REDUCED
$234,900
Mortgage Specialist
Strathmore & Area
Tel: 403.333.6070 Fax: 403.901.0738
(403)
934-0420
3 Acres west of Strathmore, Amazing
views from the upper deck and lower
covered deck. 2 Storey with so many
extras, 2 fireplaces, hardwood, granite, ceramic tile, 2 garages, top of the
line appliances, the list goes on!!
$649,000.
Vacant Residential lot in Carseland, build your dream
home here! $59,900 plus GST
Glenna
MitznerErnst
(403)
605-6830
Ross
Collins
(403)
934-2001
NEW 1753 SQFT 2 STOREY
in The Ranch! 3 bedrooms, bonus room,
triple garage! $435,900
IMMEDIATE
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Kori-Lynn Corbin
Nonie
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Just being built in Hillcrest
Manor this walkout bungalow
with triple garage is ready for
you to pick the inside colors,
cabinets and flooring.
EXCELLENT
BUILDING SITE
on 14+ acres east of
PRICE REDUCED
Strathmore. Private
THIRD
FLOOR
setting. Power nearby.
BEDROOM APARTMENT
Easy commute in all In 2Lambert
Village. 60+ adult living.
directions.
Great view from balcony. Close to
downtown. $157,900
$127,000
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strathmore
SOLD
$155,000
BUILD YOUR DREAM
HOME
WALKOUT LOT
SPECTACULAR VIEW
GOLF COURSE
COMMUNITY
THIS 33 ACRE PARCEL
features 2 homes, 2 barns,
double detached garage,
permanent water rights and so
much more! Located west of
Strathmore $600,000.
2 bedroom home with
new flooring, bathroom fixtures and
newer appliances.
$32,000
3 ACRES near Hussar with 1372 sqft home,
double detached garage! $235,000.
3.36 ACRES with well, power, gas to
property line. West of strathmore.
$179,900
Dixie
Hartell
(403)
934-1034
157 ACRES CROP LAND Just west of town limits. Possible subdivisions. Great investment.
[email protected]
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706 WILLOW DRIVE,
S’MORE., AB.
BUNGALOW 1193 SQ.FT.
LIST PRICE @
$349,900
24 HILLVIEW DRIVE,
S’MORE., AB.
BUNGALOW 1480 SQ.FT.
LIST PRICE @
$379,900.
244073 RANGE ROAD 265,
LYALTA, AB.
BUNGALOW 1278 SQ.FT.,
2.42 ACRES, LIST PRICE @
$549,900.
Billie
McCallum
(403)
477-5422
FOR A NO PRESSURE, ENJOYABLE APPROACH TO BUYING OR SELLING
SOLD
PRICE REDUCED
SOLD
NEW
ONE OF A KIND ACREAGE!
Breathtaking Views,
Private & Well Treed, Water Rights,
3 Bedroom Home, Shop, Fruit Trees.
IT’S A MUST SEE!
Nicole
Cordes
(403)
901-5855
JUST LISTED
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2 bath $125,000. 1995
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Reasonable Rates &
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$1000 plus DD,
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TURNKEY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
JUST REDUCED!
Added 37ac of fenced grassland
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acreage. Near Rockyford.
Craig Brassard
403.361.0143
MLS®C1024345
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information or to see this great
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ATTENTION
PROPERTY OWNERS & INVESTORS
the strathmore realty group
LIVE UP, RENT DOWN
ARROWWOOD - $219,900
FOR SALE
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
UNITS (7)
323 4TH AVENUE, STRATHMORE
THE ESTATE OF CLAUDE GAUVIN IS
SELLING ALL 7 UNITS IT OWNS IN THE
MIDTOWN RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX.
BUILT IN 2008
AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1ST, 2015.
ASKING $1,215,000
Gross Monthly Revenue of $8,700
PLEASE CONTACT JOHN AT
403-852-0074 OR [email protected]
403-803-4605
CALL SHAUNA
Call Ron
403-934-1097
Welcoming
New Clients
Well established. Great downtown
Strathmore location. Excellent exposure.
Profitable income. Low operating costs.
Strong repeat client base. Flexible hours.
Great growth potential. Price includes all
fixtures, signage, good will
& training. Showings by appointment only.
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“The Old Home Hardware Building”
10.4 ACRES ON THE
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- $975,900
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• Set up for horses
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• Breathtaking mountain
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· 4+1 bdrms, 2 ½ baths
· Large lot in Estate area
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· Too many upgrades to
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· Beautiful prairie views
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1998 sq.ft. fully finished
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· Lots of Upgrades
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CUTE & QUAINT
$264,000
SOLD
• 1262 sq.ft. half duplex
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• Lots of upgrades
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SOLD
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$144,900
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· Beautiful view of the
environmental preserve
· Freshly painted and
new lino
· 60+ retirement living
Thank you so much for all your support this past year, Strathmore,
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my wonderful
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