July 27, 2012 Strathmore Times

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A recent controversy has sparked be-
tween the Town of Strathmore and
Wheatland Inn in regards to the use of a
private water well against the water util-
ity bylaw.
“Since the well water has been available
since 1978, there was well water used in
the hotel for the business, and now the
Town of Strathmore has the bylaw and
are stopping (the use of) the well, this is
the frst time I had heard the bylaw,” said
Manager of Wheatland Inn, Mo Gill, who
added, “we bought this hotel in ‘98, and
there was no problem with it and now
they are asking us to stop.”
According to the Chief Administrative
Offcer (CAO) of the Town of Strathmore,
Dwight Stanford, private water well use
throughout the municipality has been
prohibited for a number of years. The
water utilities bylaw was recently updat-
ed on April 4, 2012. The issue in regards
to private water well use was raised in a
recent Town Council meeting on July 4.
“We knew about this well, we’ve been
there several times over the years, and
the owner has been told not to use the
well water,” said Stanford.
The bylaw is listed as number six un-
der Part III-Admission of the Water Utili-
ties Bylaw No.12-07. The bylaw states
that, “No person who resides in, occu-
pies, or conducts business from a Prem-
ise located in the Town and situated on
land lying along the Water Main shall
have water supplied to that Premise by
way of a well, spring or other source of
water supply that is not connected to the
Town’s water system.”
Penalties are to be given to members in
the community who do not abide by the
bylaw. Stanford noted that the number of
people using private water wells in town
is minimal and estimates that there are
half a dozen.
“What the staff are doing is watching
for businesses who we know use a lot of
water and if (it appears) they’re not using
very much, they must be on a well. But
some like the Wheatland Inn, my staff
has been on them for maybe 15 years try-
ing to stop them from using well water,”
said Stanford.
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Gill said Wheatland Inn
has made a request to the
Town of Strathmore to dis-
miss the application of the
bylaw as the hotel has been
using the private water well
for a number of years.
“I think that’s the thing,
money, and we are help-
ing the Town of Strathmore
in the summer, they need
more water and we are us-
ing our own water. I think
if the water is safe and is a
natural source, it should be
used,” said Gill.
Gill added the well water
is tested on a regular basis
and is in fact, clean potable
water.
It is the private well own-
er’s responsibility to give
water samples to a Regional
Health Authority to have the
water routinely tested. Ac-
cording to Environment and
Sustainable Resource Devel-
opment Department of Al-
berta, microbiological con-
tamination is the greatest
threat to drinking water and
routine testing and treat-
ment is the best defence.
“We’ve had complaints
from people who have been
drinking the well water,”
said Stanford and noted,
“council wanted it cleared
Private water wells vs. municipal water
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when cars, trucks,
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up, we don’t want people using well
water.”
Strathmore receives a high quality
level of water from Calgary. The ex-
pansion of the waterline has been on
the agenda for Rockyford and Wheat-
land County for over three years, ac-
cording to Darcy Burke, the mayor of
the Village of Rockyford.
“The two priority spots are Rocky-
ford and Gleichen, and secondary on
the list would be Hussar, Rosebud,
and Standard,” said Burke.
The discrepancy of using private
well water versus municipal water is
not an issue in Rockyford, said Burke,
as the status quo is to use Rockyford’s
water services. All existing businesses
and residences are connected to the
town’s water.
“If you’re on your own private sys-
tem, then you are not taxing the mu-
nicipal system and you bear those
costs with the system solely. Whereas
if you’re hooked onto the municipality,
those costs are always shared through
public taxation which at the end of the
day, might be a lot cheaper to operate
than a private system,” said Burke
“If we had a development come in
and say we are putting in our own wa-
ter source, and in an industrial area
might not be an uncommon practise,
then that would be a consideration of
council at that point in time.”
Burke added that liability risks
could also be associated with private
water wells.
“When you’re on a municipal system
like here in Rockyford, water is tested
twice weekly and sent to the Alberta
lab to make sure it’s safe quality and
we’re governed the Alberta Environ-
ment and Alberta Health Services to
do that. We can safely guarantee our
water is regularly tested and safe to be
used by the public.”
The public can expect the construc-
tion phase to extend the Strathmore
water line into the Wheatland County
area within the next 24 months.
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After several reported cougar at-
tacks in May on horses in the Rocky-
ford area there has been another pos-
sible cougar sighting.
“There was a possible sighting, it
was unconfrmed on July 16 and that
was north of Standard almost towards
Rosebud country up there,” said Gar-
ry Shmorong, Fish and Wildlife Off-
cer for Strathmore District. Garry says
it’s hard to say if the sighting was the
same cougar that attacked the horses
this past May.
“Because the Drumheller (and) Red
Deer River country has always had
cats up there and they always expand
in their country so who knows. It
could be one, it could be a number,
it’s hard to say,” said Shmorong. The
cougar sightings and attacks are not
normal for the prairies and this activ-
ity is probably due to a high cougar
population that is expanding territory.
“Their numbers are getting higher
and higher across the province and
they’re expanding their territories,”
said Shmorong, “so it is uncommon
for them to be on the prairies but
because of the expansions of their
territories we’re going to eventually
have them all across the province,
if they’re not managed properly.” To
prevent their numbers from increas-
ing too much, the cougar harvest
will have to be increased which will
reduce the number of cougars seen
in unusual habitats like the prairies,
which in turn will reduce the attacks
on livestock. Right now, with the high
amount of cougar activity there is not
much a livestock owner can do to
protect their animals.
“To prevent livestock from being at-
tacked by cougars, it’s pretty tough,
especially on a prairie setting where
guys put out their cattle in the grazing
summer felds and they don’t come
back to check them usually until the
fall,” said Shmorong, “so you can’t re-
ally do nothing to protect them out
there. Unless you’re out there check-
ing every day and monitoring them.”
It’s easier to try to prevent cougars
from coming close to your home.
“The stuff around your homestead,
you know you could protect those by
having loud music going on during
the evenings, motion sensored lights,
there’s things like that would help to
prevent predators from coming into
your yard, but again, there’s no guar-
antee,” said Shmorong.
Anyone who spots a cougar or cubs
in their area is encouraged to contact
Wheatland Conservation and Wildlife
Association at 403-934-3422.
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Langdon Days was once again successful, with many
members of the community taking part in different events
over the three-day celebration. Saturday, July 21, was
geared more towards families with the parade, kids carni-
val and various other activities and games for the kids. For
the adults there was a band on both Friday and Saturday
nights in the beer gardens and the slo-pitch tournament.
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Volunteer applications are available at the Town Offce from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm week-
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street sweep prior to the parade. We will be placing “ No Parking “ signs in the morning of
Thursday, Aug 2 and sweeping the morning of August 3. Parade day, residents will have to remove
their vehicles off the parade route from 8 am –noon - August 4th. Signs will be posted.
Town enforcement offcers will be tagging and towing those in violation.
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July 27, 2012 • Strathmore TimeS • Page 5
Shannon LeCLair
Times Reporter
Parents will notice a few changes in
the new school year, changes that are
likely to make most people happy. Pre-
vious education minister Thomas Lu-
kaszuk, who is now the deputy premier,
stated during the election campaign that
he would see standardized school fees
implemented in all school boards by the
fall.
In a Metro Calgary article from May 17
it was written that while Lukaszuk’s re-
placement, Minister Jeff Johnson, plans
to establish some standards on schools
fees, he will leave the ultimate verdict on
costs up to the individual school boards.
“They have the autonomy to make
some decisions locally and one of those
decisions is school fees,” Johnson said
in the May 17 article. “Every community
is different, with different needs and de-
mands.”
The discussions regarding schools
fees have made the board of the Golden
Hills School Division (GHSD) review
their own fees.
“Our board…sort of did a review of
our fees and had elected to lower fees
in our district,” said Superintendant of
Schools Bevan Daverne for the Golden
Hills School Division.
“So our school fees have dropped by
about half for next year. Along side that
too they have also removed the courtesy
rider fee on busing.”
Previously, parents who wanted to
fnd a bus to a different school than
the one their children were assigned,
would have to meet the bus along a reg-
ular stop, and would be charged a $250
per person rider fee per year.
The board, after seeing what has been
happening in other jurisdictions, began
looking for the best solution. Daverne
said the decision to eliminate the cour-
tesy rider fee and ultimately lower the
school fees is in the best interest of the
parent(s).
There have been incidents where pay-
ing the school fees can be tough for
families, especially with the tough eco-
nomic times as of late.
Daverne said there has been feedback
from parents, and in some cases paying
the fees could be very diffcult for them.
In general the board has now looked at
the fees and felt a reduction was appro-
priate and found a way to make it work
within the budget.
One thing that hasn’t changed is the
discount for families with more than
one child attending school, but the fees
themselves have changed. Daverne also
assures parents that by lowering the
fees the quality of education their chil-
dren have been receiving will not be ef-
fected.
Changes to school fees to affect everyone
shannon LeClair Photo
every year on Canada Day cakes are decorated and then auctioned
off to raise funds for the Wheatland County Food Bank. This year the
funds from the dunk tank were added to that number. At the July 18
meeting mayor Steve Grajczyk presented a cheque to Food Bank rep-
resentative ed Zahariuk for $2,109.90.
Turning cake into much needed funds
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The Strathmore Times, the Town of Strathmore and the
Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce are pleased
to announce the Best Burger Contest, in conjunction with
Heritage Days. The winner will receive a “Feature Article”
in the Strathmore Times and will be featured on the
Town of Strathmore’s website as the Best Hamburger in
town. The winner will also have one-year bragging rights
and a trophy to display in their establishment.
This is where you come in to the equation – you get to
help select the best burger!
All you have to do is send the information on the form
via mail (202, 114 Canal Gardens, T1P 1Y4),
e-mail ([email protected]), fax it
to (403) 934-5546 or log on to our Facebook page and
leave all the prudent information.
Each person who enters a nomination will be entered to
win a $50 gift certifcate from the winning restaurant.
The three hamburgers with the most nominations will
be the three fnalists. The Times editor/publisher (Mario
Prusina), Town Councilor (Earl Best) and a member of
the Chamber of Commerce Member will then visit the
three restaurants and judge the nominated hamburgers
before July 28, 2012. The winner will be announced at
the the Strathmore Heritage Days Stampede.
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Corbiell’s celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Ron and Bea Corbiell (centre to the right) with their 5 sons (4 daughters-in-
law) and 11 grandchildren. All 22 will be celebrating by going on a cruise
from New Orleans to fnal destination montego Bay in Jamaica. earlier in the
summer they had festivities in Rockyford beginning with a mass at St. Rita’s
catholic Church and an anniversary supper at the Community Hall.
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Community Food Drive
Encana and the World Professional Chuckwagon
Association are partnering once again to help fill
the Wheatland County Food Bank – and we need
your help!
How you can help: make cash donations or purchase
non-perishable food items from Sobey’s. Encana will
match cash donations dollar-for-dollar, and food donations
$2/pound of food.
Drop-off location: Strathmore Sobey’s
Date: August 4, noon – 4 p.m.
Did you know?
 93,000 people access a food bank for the first time every month in Canada
 38% of those accessing the food bank are children
 35% of food banks ran out of food in 2011
Source: Food Banks Canada
Ashley has been interested in
baking since she was a child at her
Danish grandmother’s knee. Baking
is her passion and it shows in her
fnished product. Ashley will be
giving away some of her baking in
the weekly draw so be sure to enter
your name for a chance to win.
Make Farm Fresh Fridays at the Strathmore
Farmers Market the Friday thing to do.
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Shannon LeCLair
Times Reporter
A few weeks ago the Strathmore and
District Chamber of Commerce had
asked for a $40,000 loan to upgrade
the potential new offce space in the
Country Lane Mall. The space will be
shared with MLA Jason Hale, and the
Chamber also plans to apply to be-
come the Visitor Information Centre
for the area.
On July 18, Chamber member Lin
Walker presented council with the re-
vamped fgures.
“There’s quite a variance, we came to
council two weeks ago thinking it was
going to cost about $40,000 and after
we got all the fgures in and such the
total varies between just about $45,000
and over $60,000,” said Walker.
“It’s going to cost us about $45,000
to have everything complete and we’re
asking the town to provide us with
$40,000 and $20,000 of that would be a
partnership with the (Chamber)…basi-
cally you’re advancing us our business
license fees at the rate of $4,000 per
year for the next fve years.”
Councillor Bob Sobol has a bit of a
problem with the $20,000 partnership
fee. He was interested in knowing if
the Chamber would consider a loan of
$40,000 paid back over 10 years. After
some discussion and negotiation a mo-
tion was made to provide the Cham-
ber with a grant of $10,000 and a loan
of $30,000 to renovate and relocate to
Country Lane Mall. The $30,000 will
be repaid over seven years at $4,000 a
year interest free.
ExplorE Calgary rEgion wEbsitE fillEd
with nEw tEChnology
Troy Payne, Economic Development
Offcer for the Calgary Regional Part-
nership (CRP), made a presentation to
council about the new ‘Explore Calgary
Region’ website.
The site has been designed for the
use of site selectors and investors both
nationally and internationally to start
putting the region on the map, in order
to collectively showcase what’s avail-
able when it comes to commercial and
industrial properties and buildings.
As a member of the CRP Strathmore
will be showcased on the website,
along with the other 14 municipalities
that are also members. Everything is
based through Google Mapping, and
simple search queries can be done to
see if there is a building, or land avail-
able to suit a company’s needs.
“This isn’t completely unique in the
sense that there are data bases out
there that realtors and brokers are al-
ready using,” said Payne.
“What makes this unique is that it’s
a regional approach and also that it’s
the only site that shows available land.”
Interested parties could do a query
search the entire region or could spec-
ify a particular community to look into
offce buildings, industrial buildings,
retail buildings, warehouses or land.
A company called ZoomProspector,
which has worked with 259 munici-
palities across the United States, cre-
ated the technology that Payne said is
fantastic.
Ottawa was the frst region in Canada
to adapt the new site and technology
and the CRP is now only the second.
Payne said calls are coming in from
other municipalities who have heard
about what’s being done, and wanting
to get on board.
“The potential of this is unlimited,
this is only frst few layers,” said Payne.
The site, which is still being devel-
oped, is set to launch in September. At
this time there is no additional cost to
the municipalities.
Chamber of Commerce and
town reach funding agreement
Manny Everett Photos
Higheagle RV Campground
nestled along the Rosebud river
in the Hamlet of Rosebud host-
ed a show and shine on Sun-
day. The weather was balmy
and co-operative after Saturday
nights storm that blew through
the area. Spectators from all
around were entertained with
a live band and BBQ’d burgers
as well as opportunities to visit
with local car enthusiasts. Top:
Chris Durtnell (from Calgary)
with his full restored 1958 Tri-
umph TR3A. Left: Heather and
John Boucher with their 1953
Fargo model FP100 1/2 ton
truck.
Car show and shine
in the Hamlet of
Rosebud
Floating down stream
margo Comstock leads the pack as a group of
family and friends beat the 30 degree tempera-
tures by tubing in an irrigation canal east of Na-
maka.
Kevin Link Photo
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Pat Fule
Fule for Thought
Recently, Deb and I were driving around with our
son Brennen and his girlfriend, Abbey. As we got to
Wheatland Lodge, I said, “see that Abbey? That’s where
Brennen and Breanne are going to put me!”
I hope no one takes this the wrong way; since I am
on the board for the lodge I have come to see how that
place runs. It really is a very nice place, and besides
meetings, Deb and I get to go there for Christmas Din-
ners and their annual Summer Barbecue.
The place is very nice, clean, and the staff there, are
very friendly and kind to the residents! I actually joke
that I like going there so much, because I can start to
scout out a wing that I’d like to be in (maybe some-
place with a South or West facing room … not a big
fan of getting up early)!
In my visits, I’ve also come to appreciate how kind
and decent the residents are there. People seem so
happy, and greet you with smiles as you enter. It re-
ally does have a “homey” feeling. This generation has
been through so much. Many have lived through the
Depression, a World War, and have worked so hard
to make their families’ and their lives better over the
years.
These Seniors are the people you could always be
counted on to volunteer, or step up and help a neigh-
bour or friend, when needed. I worry about my gen-
eration and the younger ones. Volunteering is getting
to be a “lost art” … we seem so busy, or caught up in
“things” that we forget to help others. I’m also guilty of
having done this … sometimes we get very possessive
of any free time we have.
Deb’s grandparents became my “Grandparent” role
models. Allister Moore had worked hard at Calgary
Power, and Dolly at a store, while Roy Ritchie toiled
on the Highway crew, and Edith at a laundry in Banff
for years. They all worked hard to support their fami-
lies, and in tougher times than we face. Everything
had a use, and they all tried to teach us that things
should not be just thrown away, that they could be
useful sometime. Helping neighbours, building or re-
pairing, baking, or “fussing”, these people always gave
of themselves. They also taught me lessons on life
through all the jobs we did together over the years.
The Moores taught my family about hard work, yet
they still found ways to always travel, if they could. We
made sauerkraut at their house in Cochrane, and that
is now a great memory.
The Ritchies taught us about generosity and honesty.
Every person in their house was a treasured guest, and
Edith would always put out more food than could be
eaten. She never believed her food was good enough;
she always wanted things to be perfect.
That’s what I respect so much about the various Se-
niors I’ve come to know. They want to be generous,
helpful, and they never have to work at being kind to
others. Work is a good thing, and there is no time for
slacking, either! One Summer, when Allister was in his
80’s, Brennen was about 11, and I about 37, we were
cutting down overgrown branches off his tree.
I had a bow saw and was sawing the branches that
Allister pointed out, while Brennen dragged them
away to pile. One branch we should not have cut, as it
gave off a HUGE “crack” noise, and began to fall. Bren-
nen ran, I jumped from the tree, dropping the saw,
and the “80 something” Allister ran. We went in three
different directions, and we all had a great laugh! That
job had come to an end for awhile!
As Great Grandmothers, Edith and Dolly were amaz-
ing! Edith baked constantly, baby- sat our kids, and
taught them card games, like “Stop the Bus.”
They’d play for coins she gave them, and she’d lose
on purpose. They’d feel so great beating an adult! Dol-
ly was the type who’d do anything to help. When our
kids came home as babies, she moved right in to our
house. She made meals, baked, helped with the ba-
bies, and spoiled ME rotten!
I started today’s column talking about the Lodge, the
staff, and the residents. I also wanted to make men-
tion of what a great generation these people are. Tom
Brokaw, a famous news anchor in the U.S., has called
this group, “The Greatest Generation”, and with good
reason. They suffered through poverty and hard times,
fought in a massive World War, raised families, and al-
ways worked hard. Debbie always tells me to mingle
more with the Lodge residents, but I’m always a bit shy
about that. I don’t know many of the residents, and I’m
worry about bothering people. She always tells me that
Seniors have a great deal of love to give, and to just go
and talk … but it’s defnitely hard for me.
So ... what I may not be able to say to you in person,
I hope my written words are good enough.
I may worry about growing older and what may
come, but I sure don’t worry about where I may stay.
Hopefully, if I get to this lodge, the other residents
won’t mind a little Beach Boys’ music coming from
the Fules’ room. I’ll probably be the guy wearing the
Hawaiian shirt, forgetting some of the lyrics!
Golden Years (thanks, David Bowie!)
Alison mcmillan, left,
and michelle Toombs,
right, display some of
the various technolo-
gies that can be down-
loaded onto e-books
and enjoyed.
Rebecca Friesen Photo
Rebecca FRiesen
Times Contributor
Libraries are fast adapting to keep up with new
technologies and e-books are one great example of
the rapidly expanding technology market and how
libraries integrate them into their selection.
The Marigold Library System has recently received
a new e-book program, Freading, to compliment
their older program, Overdrive. Freading was re-
cently introduced into the Marigold Library System
on May 1, with an Alberta government funded trial
period of one year.
“[The program] we’ve had the longest is called
Overdrive,” said Michelle Toombs, Director of the
Marigold Library System, “we’ve had that since about
2009 and it does extremely well.”
The Overdrive e-book program is “fairly simple to
use” with a library membership said Toombs. “You go
in [to the website], you select your title, you down-
load it from the website and then you download it to
your device.”
Overdrive allows patrons to have up to fve books
out at one time and offers a selection of over 12,000
titles. Similar to a library book, Overdrive e-books
need to be returned after a maximum period of three
weeks. However, e-books from Overdrive cannot be
renewed, so it is important to make sure you down-
load your book for an appropriate amount of time.
Alison McMillan, Technology Assistant at the Mari-
gold Library System, explains that when checking out
an Overdrive e-book, there is the option to have it for
seven, 14, or 21 days. McMillan reminds that e-books
can be returned early, so it is better to over-estimate.
Overdrive does have some drawbacks Toombs
says, which is why she believes Freading is a great
companion. Although there is a wide selection of e-
books on Overdrive, the rental system operates much
like a real library in the sense that only a certain
amount of copies from one book can be downloaded
at one time.
Freading, however, allows users to download as
many copies of one title as needed, offering over
15,000 titles. Operating on a token system, Freading
offers patrons four tokens per week and download
books with token values of one, two, or four, based
on how new the book is.
“You can save up to 16 tokens every four months,
so you can get a lot of books at once if you’re on
vacation,” said Toombs,
“I think [both systems] have advantages and dis-
advantages. Overdrive has a lot of newer books and
New e-book system off to a promising start
best sellers. Freading has more independent authors, and some
smaller publications,” said McMillan.
“The Freading system was designed to compliment the system
we already have,” Toombs said, and with how well the program
is doing already the library predicts they will continue to fund
the program after the trial year.
Since Jan. 1, over 30,000 titles have been downloaded from
Overdrive. Freading has had over 500 downloads since May 1,
and Toombs said the library is “expecting an increase in popu-
larity” and that the Freading program has received “very little
advertising” thus far.
The Marigold Library System also acknowledges a website,
Project Gutenberg, which offers a wide selection of older books
which no longer hold a copyright. This website can be easily
accessed through Overdrive, or on it’s own. McMillan points out
that these books “have no expiry date” and they do not count
towards your fve book limit.
Toombs and McMillan both agree e-books have many advan-
tages, such as portability, discretion, organization and conve-
nience. There are drawbacks, such as battery life, but McMillan
argues that “technology is always evolving” and even things like
battery life are being modifed so they can last longer.
While e-books are available on devices from a $70 Kobo to a
$700 iPad, the popular Kindle does not support the PDF or e-
Pub fles used for Canadian e-books yet.
If you have a valid library membership, visit www.tracpac.
ab.ca/e-resources to start downloading e-books. Your local li-
brary can assist with the downloading process, as well as trans-
ferring e-books from the computer to an e-reader device.
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Thought
for the
week
~
Be yourself,
everyone
else is
already
taken.
Do you have a
special recipe you
would like to share?
Please submit to the Strathmore Times
by Friday noon.
Fax Tracey 403.934.5546 or
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Berry Trife
with Mascarpone
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1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1 cup fresh raspberries
1 tbsp sugar Juice of 2 limes
2 tbsp fresh mint chopped 2 cups whipping cream
1 cup mascarpone 3 tbsp icing sugar
4 slices of your favorite pound cake
Juice of one lime
Combine the sliced strawberries and raspberries in a large bowl.
Add sugar, chopped mint and lime juice. Taste and add more sugar if
necessary. In a separate bowl, place the mascarpone and the icing
sugar. Mix together.
In a third bowl whip the cream with a wire whisk to soft peaks.
Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone cheese mixture.
Place a couple tablespoons strawberry mixture top with a
piece of pound cake and top with the mascarpone mixture.
The second annual Chinook Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament in support of the Aim Society was a resounding success. There
were over 50 sponsors and 116 golfers for the July 6 tournament. On July 20 Larry Betts, branch manager for Chinook Credit
Union presented Craig mcKenzie program manager for Aim, with a cheque for $15,000 exceeding last years amount of $9,500.
Shannon LeClair Photo
Continued success
Letters to the editor
To the Editor
I have just read the news story in the Times about the
food at Sagewood. It’s a pretty good story and I thank
you for addressing this issue. I am hoping that this is
the beginning of change there. In talking with my Dad,
they are getting bigger portions now, but the quality is
still not good.
I will continue to go up and have meals there with
them and see for myself. I do understand that change
takes time, but I do feel that that they are trying to mask
the issue with bigger portions. I have had three meals
there now and found none of them to be of any actual
quality. I am still not comfortable with them saying they
get fresh veggies with meals as that does not appear to
be true.
I saw the multiple bags of frozen vegetables in the
freezer and just a small tray of cut up peppers – that
does not show me what they claim. It will still be my
mission that these people get better quality meats and
veggies, I will not go away – they deserve better!
My issue is not with the cookies or treats that are
served there – except that diabetics may be served cakes
with icing (hopefully made with diabetics in mind!!).
Heck, my Dad has eaten “Dad’s” cookies all his life
and loves them … my issue is with the nutritional value,
taste the fact that a lot of these seniors are pushing their
meals away and leaving the table hungry.
That is not “ok” with me. But again, I thank you for
addressing the issue … believe me, it continues. I would
also like to say that I am told by the Manager at Sage-
wood that the food is not trucked it for each meal – I
will take his word for that and am thankful, if I am
wrong, I will admit it, I do apologize. Let’s hope that
promises are kept as far as improving the quality of
food.
Much thanks,
Laurie Meszaros
Strathmore
Addressing the food issues
Standing up for human rights – in Canada!
Kevin SorenSon, M.P., Crowfoot
Parliamentary Report
Over the past few years many constituents have
contacted me to express their outrage and dissat-
isfaction with Section 13 of the Canadian Human
Rights Act. Section 13 tries to combat discrimina-
tion and hate speech. Subsection 13(1) states: “It is
a discriminatory practice for a person or a group
of persons … to communicate … any matter that
is likely to expose a person or persons to hatred
or contempt by reason of the fact that that person
or those persons are identifable on the basis of a
prohibited ground of discrimination.”
The frst problem encountered with Section 13
is the word ‘likely’. The Canadian Human Rights
Commission and Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
have used this to decide (behind closed doors)
to prosecute cases when these bureaucrats ‘feel’
that someone is ‘likely’ to have offended another
person or group of people. This is not a narrowly
defned legal defnition, which would be far more
appropriate.
Under section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights
Act, truth is not a defence and intent is not a de-
fence. Furthermore, under the rules of the Cana-
dian Human Rights Tribunal hearing, anyone ac-
cused under Section 13 is denied the right to due
process; the right to a speedy trial; and, the right
to an attorney. As we learned only a couple of
years ago when the problems of Section 13 re-
ceived much media attention, the Canadian Hu-
man Rights Tribunal had a 100 per cent conviction
rate.
Too many Canadians accused under Section 13
could not afford the tens of thousands of dollars
required to mount a defence. At the same time, the
legal costs of the accuser are fully covered.
“This is simply un-Canadian,” concluded my Al-
berta Caucus colleague Brian Storseth, MP (West-
lock-St. Paul). He launched Private Members Bill
C-304 to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act
by deleting Sections 13 and 54 to ensure there is
no infringement on freedom of expression.
Alleged victims of hate speech have used Sec-
tion 13 to pursue frivolous complaints. They do
this because their costs are paid for and they don’t
incur the costs of pursuing the matter under the
Criminal Code of Canada, or in a civil law suit.
Section 13 has operated as an inexpensive way to
cause damage to someone – even if the accused
committed no crime.
I voted in support of Bill C-304 at each stage
as it progressed through the House of Commons.
I am pleased to report that the Bill is currently
before the Senate, and I predict it will be success-
ful in repealing Section 13. Once again, I fnd that
my constituents are ‘ahead of the political curve’,
speaking out against the discriminatory effects of
Section 13 before Bill C-304 was tabled. As your
Member of Parliament, I have always had the ben-
eft of hearing from my constituents and being
able to represent us in the House of Commons
knowing full well that I can stand up during de-
bates and confdently state our case. I was proud
to stand up for our human right to express our-
selves – at home here in Canada!
If you have any questions or concerns regard-
ing this or previous columns you may write me at
4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call
780-608-4600, toll-free 1-800-665-4358, fax 780-
608-4603 or e-mail [email protected].
Sharon McLeay
Times Contributor
There were eight qualifying con-
tender’s for the project, coming in
with the following quotes:
• Volker Stevin $1,590,000
• Gross Ventures $1,645,500 – an
amendment of $53,945 = $1,591,555
• BYZ Enterprises $1,746,000,
• Carmax $1,264,150 with amend-
ment of + $70,300 = $1,340,350
• Horseshoe Hill Construction
$1,461,880
• Graham Construction $1,498,910
• Formula Contractors with amend-
ment $1,472,950 - $250,00 =
$1,222,950,
• Trevcon Enterprises.$1,390,400
Bids were reviewed by panel -
Minty’s Moving Ltd was removed from
the bid.
“This is one of the projects we are
sharing with Alta Transportation. It
comes in close to our set 2012 bud-
get,” said Dave Churchill, Manager of
Transportation and Infrastructure.
Churchill recommended awarding
contract to Formula Contractors with
a fnal bid of $1,222,950, but possibly
some of the items removed that aren’t
integral to the bridge. The items had
to do with modifcations on the side
slopes. Roadwork would be sched-
uled later. He said premium prices
were charged for the side slope work
in the bids and Churchill said the
county could do the work in a more
cost effective way.
Council accepted the Formula Con-
tractor bid with the suggested revi-
sions.
Seed Plant money
Mr. Keith Wheeler presented coun-
cil with fnancial statements outlin-
ing a $2 million net shortfall needed
to start building the new Seed Plant.
The money is needed until provin-
cial funding is delivered December
15. The Credit Union has arranged
to provide a $700,000 line of credit
at 3.5 per cent interest, on advance
against the sale of the old facility, if
necessary.
“Assuming we get the money from
the county, we are ready to go,” said
plant representatives.
There was hope to get started on
the facility in August and fnish in
March. Representatives said that just
the equipment is $1 million and bins
are an extra $1 million. There are also
ordering delays of four to fve months
for equipment and bins as they are
ordered from out of the country. They
also said funds were needed secure
work crews, so they don’t take other
contracts in place of the Seed Plant
contract. The money is important to
realize the building fnish dates.
“I am assuming that you would be
taking a frst charge over the property
as stated in the agreement,” said the
plant representative.
The bylaw concerning the total
loan is currently advertised. There is
6o day wait for ratepayer approval.
Approval of the Strathmore Seed
Cleaning Plant loan agreement con-
ditional to the results of a public hear-
ing and the passing of the bylaw, and
a short term loan of $ 2 million over
a one year period, with money paid
out on an as need basis was passed
by council.
SurPluS itemS tender
Tenders for Surplus items were all
accepted. The amounts ran between
$5 - $220. There were some items
with no tender offered. Council di-
rected staff to distribute those items
at their discretion and keep in mind
charity organizations that could make
use of the items.
Fire hall inSPectionS
Gerald Skibinsky, Manager of Pro-
tective Services/Fire/Safety Coordina-
tor said emails were sent to all Fire
department chiefs concerning the
times for building safety checks on
fre halls. Appointment times would
be at the convenience of the various
halls. The checks are set to occur be-
fore the end of July.
“It’s a quick look around and it takes
about 30 minutes,” said Skibinsky.
He also said notifcation had been
given about observation tours, which
will be scheduled in September or Oc-
tober. He intends to supply the halls
with observation expectations prior
to the start of the tours.
dalum Fire exPanSion ProPoSal
A letter from Dalum Fire Service
asked council if they would consider
adding a fre hall expansion to up-
grades done to the County grader
storage shop.
Skibinsky met with the County plan-
ners, who indicated that the County
is not looking to expand grader shop
anytime soon.
Councillors indicated that there was
another County property available,
should the Dalum Fire Association de-
cide that they would like to build an
additional storage building. A letter
would be sent to outline the County
reply.
SweetS For children
Council voted in favour of provid-
ing Parade candy to the children at-
tending the Rockyford, Gleichen and
Strathmore Parades.
There was a Parade policy in the
past that provided candy, however
the policy was rescinded in favour of
towns and hamlets requesting specifc
help from community organizers.
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Jason Hale
Strathmore-Brooks MLA &
Offcial Opposition Energy Critic
Monday, July 9, 2012 was one hot
day. Actually, it was the hottest day of
the year so far. So it was more than a
little surprising when Albertans were
caught completely off guard that af-
ternoon as rolling electricity blackouts
started sweeping throughout Alberta.
That wasn’t exactly the day anyone
wanted their air conditioners and fans
to shut down, never mind dealing with
business interruptions and havoc in
street intersections.
Late in the day, we all began to dis-
cover that the traffc cop of Alberta’s
electricity grid, the Alberta Electric
System Operator (AESO), had ordered
utility companies to cut back on their
customers’ electricity consumption. It
turns out that nobody got notice about
this directive, so local politicians were
just as surprised as the rest of us, and
police didn’t have time to plan for traf-
fc control or any potential resulting
public safety issues. Edmonton Mayor
Stephen Mandel spoke for all of us
when he said the lack of notice to an-
ticipate these rollouts was “unaccept-
able.”
At some point even later in the day, it
was also confrmed that six electricity
generators went down across the prov-
ince around the same time, which was
apparently what prompted AESO to or-
der utilities to curb power usage. The
result was that not only did thousands
of Alberta homes and businesses lose
power during peak demand periods,
but power prices spiked massively to
an incredible $999/MW.
Now, it happens that last fall, Trans-
Alta Corp. was hit with a $370,000 fne
after admitting it manipulated electric-
ity prices by blocking cheaper hydro-
electric imports from B.C. over a 31-
hour period in November 2010. This
scheme created an artifcial shortage
of power, causing consumers to pay
an estimated $5.5 million extra in in-
fated costs. News about the fne was
the frst time most of us found out
that this kind of thing is ever even at-
tempted in our electricity system, even
though the incident actually happened
a year earlier. It does seem very odd
that six generators would shut down
at roughly the same time on the same
day. However, a deliberate effort may
not have been the cause of the July 9
outages, but what is worrisome is the
very limited information coming from
the government and AESO about what
exactly occurred, why and what mea-
sures will be taken in the future to pre-
vent this kind of thing from happening
again.
Not only did nobody receive notice
that this was going to happen, and
then no specifc information was made
available to Albertans to account for
the outages and price spikes, but on
top of that the government gave bi-
zarre explanations when pursued by
media to explain to Albertans what
happened. The Energy Minister cited
electricity consumption, but also tried
to blame the outage on no wind that
day to power wind turbines (which
makes up about 7 per cent of Alberta’s
grid), and used the incident to justify
the government’s misguided intention
to build $16 billion in new transmis-
sion lines, for which we will all foot
the bill. But, on July 9, the problem
was generation, not transmission.
Maybe the Redford PCs don’t think
the constituents of Strathmore-Brooks
have been paying attention, but I’m
confdent you’ll see through that des-
perate attempt to justify millions of
taxpayers’ dollars being handed over
to utility companies to build massive
transmission lines without a publicly
tendered, competitive bidding process.
Those lines, of course, have never
been proven objectively to be needed
through the regular Alberta Utilities
Commission process because the gov-
ernment did away with it in Bill 50.
And, independent experts, industry as-
sociations and mayors and municipali-
ties have said the lines are a massive
overbuild. In fact, Calgary Mayor Na-
heed Nenshi said the twin north-south
power lines to Calgary are a “terrible”
idea because they aren’t needed, but
everyone will pay for them. Unfortu-
nately, it seems that barring informa-
tion from the public and government
dealing with utility companies behind
closed doors are par for the course in
our province’s electricity system. So
much for an open and transparent gov-
ernment.
In all of this mess there are a couple
of things we do know: because of this
blackout, we’ll all be dreading check-
ing the mail for our bills next month.
And, over the next few years, build-
ing these new transmission lines will
double or triple the power bills of all
Albertans. What we end up paying to
build the lines we don’t need may end
up making the price bump from the
blackouts seem like peanuts.
Of course, the fundamental issue is
that the electricity system does not
seem to be working effectively in the
best interests of Albertans. For years,
Wildrose has called for a proactive
strategy that would allow Alberta to
utilize our abundant natural gas for
electricity. If the province emphasized
natural gas and local power genera-
tion, Albertans would not have had
to experience the rolling blackouts.
Overall, our system would be more
effcient, more stable and would cost
Albertans a fraction of the billions of
dollars the government is proposing to
spend on unnecessary new transmis-
sion lines.
Wildrose has also most recently pro-
posed a demand side management
strategy to increase energy effciency
and conservation that would save Al-
berta consumers from higher power
bills in the long-term, like those many
other jurisdictions have implemented
successfully around the world. Out of
control power bills impact all of us.
As the MLA for Strathmore-Brooks
I will push the government to imple-
ment a fully transparent process and
demand that AESO release their inves-
tigative fndings about the blackout, so
we can all be assured that consumers
are protected. And, as a party and your
Offcial Opposition, Wildrose will keep
putting forward long term solutions to
make Alberta’s electricity system sus-
tainable, reliable, affordable and ac-
countable.
MLA Jason Hale Strathmore-Brooks
Offcial Opposition Energy Critic
[email protected]
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July 27, 2012 • Strathmore TimeS • Page 13
Manny EvErEtt
Times Contributor
Members, friends, and neighbours
gathered to help the Rosebud Gas Co-
op celebrate its 40th anniversary and
cut the ribbon for the grand opening of
its new offce and shop in Rockyford,
on July 17.
“It was especially ftting that these
events were being celebrated in this,
the International Year of the Co-opera-
tive as declared by the United Nations,”
noted Carol Callaghan, the Co-op’s
manager.
The Rosebud Co-op began in 1972
with 35 members and a charter cover-
ing the northern part of the county, af-
ter noting the success of co-ops set up
in the Dalum and Wintering Hills area
in 1971.
“In 2009, the three Co-ops amalgam-
ated into one, resulting in an even
stronger Co-op, quite ready to face the
next 40 years,” said Callaghan.
The latest venture for the Co-op has
been working with CCI Wireless to pro-
vide a variety of connectivity services
for residential and small businesses
such as high-speed Internet, web host-
ing, phone and long distance service.
A brief history of the Co-op and those
who have served it in various capacities
was given by George Comstock, who
himself at various points over the years
has been a director, manager, and ser-
viceman.
Representatives from the Federation
of Alberta Gas Co-ops, Peter Harty and
Lois Wescott were on hand to present
plaques recognizing the 40 years of ser-
vice to the area, and to celebrate the
new building.
The Rosebud Gas Co-op’s current
board of directors includes: Chair Perry
Ellis, Standard; Vice-Chair Wendy Kai-
ser, Hussar/Wintering Hills; Secretary
Stewart Leonhardt, Drumheller; Trea-
surer Ernest Walker, Nightingale; Ray
Moen, Lyalta; Quinton Bertsch, Carbon;
Leo Jensen, Dalum; and Fred Knight,
Strathmore. Walker and Moen have
been on the board since it began in
1972.
Grand opening of new offce and shop
for the Rosebud Gas Co-op

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Adreena Harder took over the job of
the Standard Librarian earlier this year
and is full steam ahead with programs
and projects for the kids in the Village
of Standard.
“Einstein said that ‘The imagination
is the preview of life’s coming attrac-
tions;’” said Harder on the theme and
inspiration of the summer reading pro-
gram this year. Working as a librarian
is a new undertaking for Harder, a pre-
vious restaurateur in Kelowna. She is
full of exciting ideas and innovations
for her new position.
Over 20 children between the ages
of 5-12 have signed up for the summer
reading program. Each child records
the books that they read or, for some,
are read to them. After fve entries they
get to come back to the library and
pop a balloon for a prize. Every Satur-
day throughout the summer is themed
and there are activities for children
to participate in. All children’s events
start at 12:30 p.m. The “Standard Ein-
steins” as they are known around town
have already participated in a Dr. Seuss
“Green Eggs and Ham” breakfast at the
library and this past weekend made pin
wheels and went cloud surfng. At the
end of the program on August 25 they
will be hosting a “wrap-up Wii party”
with games and a piñata. All children
who have participated by reading 35+
books will be entered in a draw for
three prizes in their age category.
The Standard Library has internet
and Wif use available to its patrons.
Use of an E-reader for demos and dis-
play are also available. Harder is now
trying to establish a graphic novels
section in the library as they have be-
come popular among late elementa-
ry and early Jr. High age children. A
DAISY reader from the CNIB has also
been made available for those visually
impaired and for children who cannot
read yet.
Harder is excited that local yoga in-
structor Gina Champigny will be pre-
senting two sessions this summer of
“Storytime Yoga” where children will
use their bodies to tell and express
their stories in a different genre. There
is a sign-up sheet at the Library for
those who are interested in this par-
ticular program being offered on July
30 and August 13.
The next movie Saturday will take
place on August 4 at 12:30 p.m. for all
ages and the movie will be “The Lo-
rax.” Kids will participate in planting
their own bean plants.
For more information or to know
what’s going on at the library call Ad-
reena at 403-644-3995 or check them
out on Facebook.
Standard Library full of imagination
for the summer
A bolt of lightning with many fngers silhouettes the landscape as a storm passes by Namaka on
July 22.
Kevin Link Photo
imaginations are spurred to creativity in summer reading
program. Left: Library foat in Standard Parade with Katie
Winters as Alice in Wonderland. Right: eight year old Daniel
Winters ready to pop for a prize after reading 5 books in the
summer reading program “imagination”.
Manny Everett Photos
Light-n-ing up the night
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Author Visit
Saturday, August 4 (1-4pm)
Strathmore Municipal Library
(85 Lakeside Blvd.)
Join us as we welcome Author,
Gisele Jubinville. Gisele will be
reading from her book,
Dismissed, the true story of how one
women’s intuition ended her
addiction and exposed a
government cover-up!
4th ANNuAL
CoWBoY ChurCh BrEAKFAst
Sunday, August 5 @ 8:00am.
Cowboy Church Breakfast is
sponsored by the Strathmore Area
Ministerial and is an
opportunity for you to enjoy a FREE
pancake breakfast at the Strathmore
Ag Grounds and to join together in
unity for an informal Christian wor-
ship. Breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m.
followed by a worship and a great
message. Feed your body.
Feed your soul.
Royal Canadian Legion
For information regarding hall rentals, darts and crib,
please call 403.934.5119
Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife Association
(Your local fsh & game club). Meetings –
2nd Thursday every month, 7:30pm at the Clubhouse.
Call Larry at 403-934-4388 for more information.
Strathmore District Health Services Auxiliary
Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month
@ 1:30 pm, (excluding July & August). Lower level
Conference Room at the Strathmore Hospital.
New members welcome. For more info please call
403-934-4436
Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce
meets the second Thursday of the month @ 7:00 p.m.
All members welcome. Check web page for meeting
location. For more information call
403-901-3175 or
www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com.
Come Fly With Us 903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Sqn.
Meet Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the blue building and
Quonset on the Ag grounds. Boys & Girls welcome
between 12 & 19 years. Call Joanna Howard at
403-983-5796 for more information.
HIV Edmonton
providing support, education and advocacy for those
infected with, affected by or at risk of HIV and AIDS
for 25 years. Go to www.hivedmonton.com or call toll
free 1.877.388.5742.
The Hope Bridges Society for Creative & Continued
Learning advocating for, and bringing together citizens
of all abilities for meaningful relationships, friendships,
& opportunities through the Arts, holds Board Meetings
on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM, at Unit
9, 104 – 3rd Avenue (the Leary Centre). Please contact
Wanda at 403-983-3690, or 403-901-5081 (Cell) for
further information about our work and upcoming
events, if you would like to be added to our “friends/
contact” list, or visit us in our new offce noted above.
Strathmore Musical Arts Society,
If you love music and musicians and have a special
soft spot for the Blues, you would enjoy being part of
this group. Call 403-934-4196 or 403-680-7721 to get
on our phone or email list and be notifes about
meetings and upcoming events.
Strathmore Elks Lodge #491
meets 3rd Tuesday at the Strathmore Curling Club
6:30 pm. Steak Supper at 7 pm. New Members
welcome. Call Greg 403-888-6155.
Strathmore Homeschool Familes.
Any Strathmore and Area familes that are
homeschooling are invited to join our Yahoo Group.
groups. yahoo.com/group/strathmorehsfams
Meals on Wheels is available in Strathmore. For
information or to obtain this service please contact
Wheatland FCSS at 403-934-5335.
Strathmore Hand in Hand Parent Link
Offers FREE programming to kids 0-6 and their
caregivers! Check the Town of Strathmore website
Community Events section for programs and times!
Located at 421-2nd St, across from Paragon Pharmacy.
690-1237.
Strathmore FASD Parent Support Group
at the Strathmore United Church.
For more info call Pam @652-4776.
Strathmore Caregiver Support Group
This is an opportunity for caregivers to fnd support
and beneft from interaction with others in a similar
situation. For more information or to register call Amy
Yaneza at 403-361-7176.
Happy Gang 55 plus Seniors Meetings; 2nd Tuesday
every month @ 1:30 pm. Potluck Supper; fourth
Tuesday every month at 5:30pm. Everyone welcome!
Hall Rental; $80. Call Shirley @ 403-934-9927.
All other inquiries call Eric @ 403-901-1596.
Meetings and Sewing Workshops The 2nd and 4th
Thursday of every month at 7pm. We meet at the
Strathmore Ag Grounds, Red Quonset. Looking for
100% cotton or fannel fabric donations to do some
charity quilts. New Members Welcome.
Contact Laurie at 901-0088 or Wendy 901-3756.
Sunday School for All Ages: Lord of All Lutheran
Church offers Christian Education opportunities for
ages 3 years to adult, on Sunday Mornings. All are
Welcome! For more information please call Margo
Sevick 403-901-2044 or call the Church Offce at
403-934-2374.
Strathmore Lions Club meets the frst and third
Thursday at the Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm.
Strathmore Country Gardens Club
Meetings at least once per month. Tours, guest
speakers, workshops and much more included in a
membership. $20 single, $30 family.
For more information visit
www.strathmorecountrygardensclub.webs.com
or phone Linda Pekrul 403-901-0017.
Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53
meets the frst Monday of each Month at 7:30 p.m.
Call Glen at 403-901-6038. Website:
www.strathmore53.com
Strathmore Parent and Tot Playgroup,
meets every Tuesday at 9:30 - 11:30 am. in the
Strathmore United Church Basement. For more
information call Tammy at 403-983-7284 or
Ali at 403-934-2089. $1 per child
Free Tree for all New Born Babies
Attention all infants – remind your parents to register
your birth so a tree can be planted commemorating
your birth in the Chinook Credit Union Birth Forest
in Strathmore. Registration Forms are available at the
Town offce, Chinook Credit Union and Health Unit.
(A Communities in Bloom Project)
Healing Rooms, open for prayer Mondays from 7 to
9 pm. at the Harvest Healing Centre at 115A-3rd.
Avenue in Strathmore. Everyone is Welcome.
Strathmore Full Gospel Church
We’re a Pentecostal Bible based family church that
has something for all ages. Call 934-2225 or visit
www.strathmorefullgospel.com
Strathmore Baptist Church Meeting
Sundays @ 11am and Thursdays @ 7pm, Call
Pastor David Blankenship for info 403-390-4431.
Wheatland Business Women Meet the second Tuesday
of the month @ 8:00 am at Days Inn & Suites.
New members welcome http://businesswomen.ca and
follow us on Facebook. Call 403-324-6641.
Strathmore Fun Runners Car Club Meets the frst
Wednesday of the month. New members welcome!
Please call Todd at 403-934-0558 or
Shawn at 403-901-9303 for info.
Wheatland Rural Crime Watch. Meetings are the 3rd
Thursday of each Month. Featuring guest speakers.
For more information call 403-934-4055.
The Strathmore Youth Club
is looking for people interested in leading youth
programs and for a Volunteer Coordinator. If you are
interested in either of these positions, please contact
the Strathmore Youth Club’s Program Coordinator for
application details, [email protected]
or 403-324-4521.
Strathmore & District Agricultural Society
Darcy Ledene - General Manager
Strathmore & District Agricultural Society
[email protected] 403.934.5811 Offce 403.999.7646
Cell 403.901.0299 Fax Facebook: Strathmore Stam-
pede Twitter: Strathmore Rodeo
Chestermere and area Children (& Families)
with Type 1 Diabetes.
Our Goal is to create a group of mature, responsible
members where we open our own homes as Safe
Places for Diabetic Children to go to if ever in Diabetic
Distress. Join the Facebook group for more informa-
tion.
The Community Crisis Society, operating
Wheatland Shelter
is currently seeking volunteer applicants to serve on
the board. Interest individuals may contact Gerry at
(403) 934-6634, Monday -Thursday, or e-mail: ccs-
[email protected].
Strathmore Regional Victim Services Society(SRVSS)
SRVSS is looking for men and women interested in be-
coming front line victim advocates to provide support,
information and referrals to victims of crime or tragedy.
We need individuals interested in a challenging and
rewarding volunteer experience who are caring and
non-judgmental with a sincere interest in helping
victims move past their immediate trauma. We provide
extensive training in many areas, including sexual
assaults, domestic violence, suicide, court preparation,
and sudden death. If you are interested in volunteering
your time please contact Lesley Hering at the Strath-
more RCMP Detachment at (403) 934-6552. Website:
www.strathmoreregionalvictimservices.com
RCCG Peculiar People Assembly, Strathmore Meeting
Sunday Services at 10am & Wednesdays Bible study at
7pm. Venue: Chuck Mercer room of
Centennial Civic Centre. PH: 403-667-7832
e-mail – [email protected]
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Meeting in the Storefront School @ 688 Westchester
Rd., Strathmore. Saturday morning @ 10:00 AM
Pastor Ghena Girleanu, phone 403-983-0081.
Strathmore Girl Guides, looking for Spark,
Brownie, Guide Leaders,
come join the fun stay for the adventure. Training
provided. Call Yvonne 403 934 4238, you don’t have
to have a daughter in Guiding to be a leader.
Wheatland County Food Bank
urgently requires VOLUNTEER SCREENERS. Please call
Sylvia at 403-934-5287 or WFCSS at 403-934-5335
for info.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
Strathmore – open meetings Monday 8:00pm, Hope
Community Church, Call 403-934-9570 or 403-901-
6009. Strathmore Full Gospel Church – Closed meet-
ings – Ladies, Tuesdays @ 7pm, Call 403-901-1163.
Men’s, Tuesdays 8:30pm, Call 403-324-0056. Open
Step Meeting, Thursdays @ 8pm at Full Gospel Church,
Call 403-361-9396. If drinking is a problem, please
come to a meeting or all any of the numbers just to talk
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Joe Van Keulen stands with many of his wood turned art proj-
ects. The front two pieces are the award winners from the 2012
Calgary Stampede. Lost Spirit (left) and A Bowl of Blackberries
(right). Joe Van Keulen works with many types of wood. He
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Shannon LeCLair
Times Reporter
He’s best known in
Strathmore for his new de-
velopment Prairie’s Edge,
and on a more global note
for his role on the televi-
sion show ‘Dragons Den’.
W. Brett Wilson is offer-
ing a chance for one lucky
person and two of their
friends to get to know him
on a more personal note,
while enjoying what Strath-
more has to offer.
“We’re going to have a
little bit of fun, what we’ve
decided to do is spend a
whole day in Strathmore in
a bit of a more public way,”
said Wilson.
Though Wilson has spent
plenty of time in town, it’s
always been more private,
focusing on his business
and new development. His
company, Prairie Merchant
Corp sent out 30,000 bro-
chures to the east side of
Calgary and to all of the
communities that wrap
around Strathmore. The
brochures say there is a
new neighbourhood com-
ing and mentions the con-
test with the chance to win
lunch with him.
“The contest is to simply
enter on our website which
we just got organized,” said
Wilson.
“I’ll include for sure, as I
always do, under promise
and over deliver, but we’ll
include a bunch of stuff
that came from my show
Dragons Den, some of the
products that we make and
services that are offered in
that show, but the draw it-
self will be a very simple
draw.”
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
the contest winner and
their two friends, either
adults or children, will be
invited to attend the By-
ron Smith Ford Brunch and
mingle with Wilson.
After that they will have a
private lunch at the Strath-
more Station, chatting to
Wilson about whatever
they want to talk about.
Then Wilson, the winner
and their two friends will
head over to the Prairies
Edge development and
tour the property.
Anyone interested in
winning lunch with Wilson
can enter by going to www.
PrairieStrathmore.ca from
now until August 2. Imme-
diately after the winning
name is drawn on August
2, they will be contacted
via phone and e-mail. If
they are unreachable by
noon on August 3, an alter-
nate winner will be picked.
The winner must be at least
18-years-old.
Triple award winner
Sharon MCLeay
Times Contributor
If you drive down Thornburn Road in Strath-
more, you would not know that behind one of the
garage doors a master artisan is diligently creating
award-winning art.
Joseph Van Keulen’s woodturning skills earned
him three awards at the 2012 Calgary Stampede.
“I have always wanted to do something with
wood, but never had the time,” Van Keulen said
about his start in woodturning.
He came from the Netherlands and worked as a
Power Engineer at Agrium prior to his retirement.
He began experimenting with various woods
and forms in 2005, getting wood from neighbours
and from different sites that he has visited.
He uses assorted dyes, detailed wood burning
and a dental drill to make blended colour and in-
tricate patterns on his projects.
“The good thing with free hand, I can put the
design where I want to put them,” said Van Keu-
len.
Some of the turning is so fne, it feels like light-
weight china to the touch. Using the drill, he
makes lace like patterns that blend with the mood
and grain of the wood. He says he gets his in-
spiration from many places, pictures and patterns
he sees, and sometimes the wood itself speaks
to how a project develops. “Quite often there are
pieces with chunks missing and I incorporate that
from there,” said Van Keulen.
Samples of his unique work can be viewed on
www.joevankeulen.ca
His work can be commissioned, by contacting
him at [email protected],or 403 934-4833. He
often attends the various Calgary area art shows
like the Turner Valley Festival of Arts, Aug. 11.
Van Keulen has won various awards, the latest
at the 2012 Calgary Stampede Art Show. A beauti-
ful wood turned bowl with an intricate burned
design called a ‘Bowl of Blackberries’ won frst in
Open Category and First Overall medal in section
with a prize honorarium of $150.
His second piece was a platter with an encircled
native design Bison head, called ‘Lost Spirit’ in
the Spirit of 1912 competition. It won third place
overall.
The Southern Alberta Wood Turner’s Society Jur-
ied Exhibition awarded him the Harold Biswanger
award in 2011 and he won the People’s Choice
award at the 2011 Strathmore Heritage Days Ex-
hibition. He has published his work in several
magazines and has taught classes in woodturning
at Black Forest Woods in Calgary.
He intends to make an entry in this year’s Heri-
tage Days Creative Art Show, Aug. 3-6, and hopes
to place frst this time. He is expecting some com-
petition, so those who would like to rise to the
challenge can contact Lynn Walker. Items for the
Craft and Art exhibition will be accepted
Thursday Aug. 2, at the Civic Centre, between
4 - 8 p.m.
For more information, call Lynn Walker 403 901-
0833. She will have details about entry procedures.
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Business and RCMP join to plead for Gleichen bylaw
Sharon McLeay
Times Contributor
Staff Sgt. James McLaren of the Gleichen RCMP
detachment and Gleichen Family Foods owner, Wil-
lie Vira, met with Wheatland Council to plead for a
bylaw that would help deal with the loitering, pan
handling, intoxication and bad behavior on Main
Street in Gleichen.
“Last year there were 270 complaints lodged about
bad behavior on Main Street. The majority, were calls
about intoxication, loitering and pan handling,” said
McLaren.
He said cleaning up this issue is a focus of the
detachment this year.
McLaren said the issue is also a personal one, as
he and other offcers want the hamlet safer for their
wives and children to walk to the corner store. Busi-
ness owners are complaining because customers are
threatening to take their business elsewhere and
staff doesn’t feel safe coming or going to work.
“It is not like council, where an issue is just
brought up for discussion. As an owner and resident
in Gleichen, we deal with this every day. Suppliers
don’t come. Employees are afraid to walk home. We
can’t get employees and people won’t shop,” said
Vira in an emotional plea.
“Council needs to provide the minor rules to deal
with it. It has been an ongoing problem over 10 years.
I think as a business taxpayer that there should be
some protection for us. We go out and clean Main
Street. How many times a day do we have to go out
and deal with this? We feel we are being neglected.
Every department is on the same page. Now is the
time to deal with it. That challenge is yours. We need
your help and protection.”
RCMP challenged council to sign up for a ride-
along and see the problem frst hand.
Currently the RCMP has used the Criminal Code to
remove the troublemakers off the street.
“It’s a heavy hammer to hit someone with a crimi-
nal offence for this and the courts frown on it. We
lose credibility because it doesn’t meet the courts
perception of severity and they keep throwing it
out,” said McLaren.
He said places like Picture Butte and Waterton
have developed bylaws to deal with similar issues.
He intends to have offcers foot patrol the street dur-
ing the day, if manpower allows. He thinks if a bylaw
is in place the offcers can keep the traffc moving
and that will cut down on infractions. A liquor store
was closed down and that helped with some issues;
however, it did not remove the problem.
Councillors wondered if Criminal Code charges
were not helping, how a simple bylaw would ad-
dress the problem. Council questioned why courts
won’t incarcerate the offenders.
“Repeat bylaw infractions hold more emphasis
with the courts. What happens in the court is out of
our hands and not a lot of people are held in jail for
offences like this. Courts like to see we are achiev-
ing our job with as little force as possible. Legally
it is not really a criminal offence. If a bylaw was in
place, it gives us the authority to deal with those mi-
nor behaviors. It would plug the lower end that the
Criminal Code doesn’t address prior to it becoming a
criminal matter,” said Staff Sgt. McLaren.
CAO Jennifer Deak asked how imposing a ticket or
monetary penalty would be a deterrent.
“It gives us a tool to arrest and remove them from
the area. Enforcement doesn’t always have to end in
a charge. It gives us the power to talk to person and
engage in certain behaviors. It gives the power un-
der the provincial procedures act. If we have to lay a
charge, we have the authority to lay it,” said McLaren.
Bylaw offcer Sgt. Jeff Cyr added that if it was a
bylaw, County offcers could also help with enforce-
ment.
“We hire them to protect our people. Other juris-
dictions have these tools. It can be effective or mis-
used. We supply tools for roads, why can we not pro-
vide this bylaw to be used as a tool for our offcers,”
said Reeve Glenn Koester. “We are just responding
with due diligence on behalf of the ratepayers.”
“We spend less time putting in a bylaw for messy
yards than we are doing for protecting people,” said
Councillor Ben Armstrong.
Councillor Brenda Knight said a bylaw is not go-
ing to hurt but it is not going to change things.
There was a suggestion to ban alcohol and make
Gleichen a dry town. However, for council to do that,
all towns and hamlets in the County would have to
be alcohol free, or it would be discriminatory.
The RCMP and Siksika Council had relationship
building meetings to address activity in the Happy
Valley area. It was suggested that leadership from
the Nation was needed to solve the problem as well.
“They are aware and they are willing to speak
out,” said McLaren.
“We have tried to solve this co-operative with the
Nation. They suggested that the bylaws be put in
place. It is a real detriment to that community. I
would like to assist the RCMP with these bylaws,”
said Councillor Ken Sauve.
Councillor Alice Booth said that moving the people
just moves the problems somewhere else. She sug-
gested that the problem was systemic and a greater
social outreach would be needed to eliminate the
root cause of the problem.
Councillor Ken Sauve said that in meetings with
Siksika council, they were trying to get a treatment
centre.
Historic church building seeks new owner
angeLa arinze
Parish Council
One of Strathmore’s oldest buildings is about to
become available. For 103 years, the little white
church on First Avenue has been home to Strath-
more’s Anglicans. The downtown church, located
directly behind the Legion, is most recognizable
these days as home to a thriving Commu-
nity Garden, and is known to downtown
residents as the only church in town with
a bell. After more than a century of use,
the building has become too small for
the parish of St. Michael and All Angels,
and the congregation has voted to move
to an interim location while decisions
are made for a more permanent home.
It is the hope of the congregation that
the church not be torn down, but be pre-
served and repurposed, albeit at a differ-
ent location.
Much discussion has gone on within the congre-
gation about how the building could be used. Sug-
gestions have been made that it could serve as a
much-needed museum or as space for the arts, or
even as a tea house.
All of these projects are beyond the mandate of the
church, but could be undertaken by another group
or individual. The building may be made available
to a group with a suitable idea and a place to put
it. Anyone interested in the building may submit a
written proposal by mail to St. Michael and All An-
gels Anglican Church, 237 1st Avenue, Strathmore,
T1P 1B3, or by email at [email protected].
AnglicAn church sAys goodbye to priest
And building
This summer, Strathmore’s Anglicans will bid
farewell to both their priest and their building. After
more than four years at St. Michael and All Angels,
the Reverend Dr. Jane Rowland will be leaving to
lead a large parish in Calgary. The church will cel-
ebrate Rev. Jane’s last Sunday at St. Mi-
chael’s on July 29th with a 10:30 a.m. ser-
vice at the church followed by a potluck
picnic in the country. All are welcome to
attend. The search for a new priest has
already begun, and regular services will
continue with local and visiting leaders.
A month after bidding farewell to their
priest, the congregation will have an-
other goodbye to say, as they have voted
to leave their building at the end of Au-
gust. After 103 years of use, the down-
town church is no longer adequate for
the needs of the parish. The congregation will be
meeting Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. in the youth
wing of Hope Community Covenant Church while
decisions are made for a more permanent location.
Discussion is ongoing over whether to rebuild on
the current downtown site, relocate to land the con-
gregation owns just north of Hillview, or build or
buy elsewhere in town. The historic church build-
ing is available for new ownership, and groups hav-
ing an idea for its use and a location to which they
can move it, are invited to make written applica-
tions to the church.
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The Strathmore Magic played some hard games
this past weekend at the 2012 Senior B Women’s
Fast Pitch Provincial Championship.
“We ended up in fourth, we lost out in the semi
fnal round,” said coach Jim Sonhurst. “They played
their hearts out and now they know what they have
to do in Senior B Ball.”
The Magic played well, despite being plagued
with injuries.
“When you’ve got as many walking wounded as
we had we were happy we got that far,” said Song-
hurst. The level of play was high, the Magic lost on
Friday to the Red Deer Panthers and the Edmonton
Warriors. They then had success on Saturday win-
ning against the Calgary Hawks, Canadian Extreme
from Edmonton and the Calgary Redsocks to get
to fourth place. The Red Deer Panthers won frst
place, the Edmonton Warriors claimed second and
Calgary Hawks got third. The magic played their
best games Saturday, especially against the Calgary
Hawks.
“The Calgary Hawks and the Strathmore Magic
have always had real competitive games against
each other, neither team likes to lose to the other so
that was a good competitive game,” said Sonhurst.
Hosting the tournament again was fun for the
team and they didn’t have to worry too much about
organization because they have hosted so many
times before.
“We took part with the Calgary ladies league…
we’ve done it before so many times that it was old
habit to us and we just did everything the same as
we usually do,” said Sonhurst. “(We) just had a good
time, quite a few people showed up and it was a
good weekend.”
Unfortunately, with their fourth place fnish the
Magic didn’t make the Western Championships this
year, but Sonhurst says it’s all a learning experi-
ence.
“The girls are a little upset that they aren’t going
to BC but for some of them this is the frst year out
of four or fve that they haven’t gone on to the west-
erns,” said Sonhurst “we just moved up from junior
and we’ve been to the westerns enough times, in
one way it’s a break in the other way it’s a learning
factor and we learned a lot from it.” Not compet-
ing in the Western Championship hasn’t stopped
the Magic though, they played in a tournament this
week.
“We are in the city playdowns …we’re tied 1 and
1 and it’s a best out of three series, winner take all
tonight (July 24). If we win tonight we play right
back to back against the Calgary Red Socks,” said
Sonhurst. Those results were not available as of
press time.
j uly 2 7 , 2 0 1 2
sports
Left: Katrina
Ander s on
and Caitlyn
Woodcock
play for the
Strathmore
Magic.



Doug Taylor
Photo
Rockyford to host
55th annual rodeo
Jenna CaMpbeLL
Times Contributor
Families and rodeo lovers can look forward to a
fun-flled weekend with the Rockyford Lions and Ag
Society Club Rodeo just around the corner, July 27-29.
Weekend events include a full daily program of
Foothills Cowboys Association rodeo events, pancake
breakfasts, BBQ beef suppers, beer gardens and a Sat-
urday night dance featuring live music from the T.C.
& Company band. The feature event for the weekend
will be miniature wild horse races on Saturday and
Sunday.
“We’re doing a lot of local events like relay races,
local barrel racing, that sort of thing, and this year we
have too small of an event for a midway so we got a
company out of Calgary called Astro Jump to bring
in blow up slides and jump houses,” said Rockyford
Lions President, Kevin Alder.
As the rodeo is drawing near, the organizing lead-
ing up to the event has been very, “busy,” according
to Alder.
“We just redid the rail on our chuck wagon race
track so we’ve been putting a lot of work in there,
we’ve been updating some of the buildings on the
grounds, painting, we’ve done a lot of work on the
grounds this year. As for organizing the events, it’s al-
ways a busy time for everybody getting things ready,”
he said.
Alder is anticipating a successful rodeo and hopes
to pull in anywhere from 3,000 to 5,000 spectators
over the weekend.
“It’s really dependent on the weather obviously, I
would say it’s just been staying the same and I think
last year was our best year ever in terms of num-
bers and money made. The majority of our people are
repeat people who come camping, we get the odd
people who come for the day, but for the most part,
it’s people who have been here before and keep com-
ing back.”
Over the course of ten years of being a part of
Rockyford Rodeo, Alder has noticed the trends and
has seen what events are the crowd pleasers.
“Bull riding seems to be the one that people like
the best and people are really into that, I think our
biggest draw is the chucks and the chariots, and we
have a great turnout for the local events too, we have
great support for local entries,” he said.
Admission prices for the Rockyford Rodeo are $10
for adults 18 and over on Friday, and $15 on Saturday
and Sunday. Admission prices for students ages 6-17
are $6 on Friday and $7 on Saturday and Sunday. Chil-
dren ages 5 and under are free admission. Weekend
passes for the family are available and are priced at
$100 for two adults and kids ages 17 and under.
The dance will begin at 9 p.m. on Saturday and
admission is $10.
“When you come to Rockyford, you get in at one
price, and you get to do it all. It’s cheap for the whole
family, you’re up close and personal, you’re feet away
from the bulls and the chutes, not like in Calgary
when you’re a mile back and not really a part of it. I
think that’s the biggest thing with small town rodeos,
you’re up close and personal,” said Alder.
Magical weekend
in Strathmore
Venom strike silver
The Venom Lacrosse Bantam C team, after placing
second in the Division Finals, was invited to play in
Provincials July 6-8 in Edmonton. The team played
extremely well, had the smallest roster in the tour-
nament and exceeded all expectations, fnishing
second overall. Team members include coach
Ryan Tongs (l-r), Aaron Wilson, assistant coach
Chad Congo, Ryan Congo, Nathan Heuver, Garrett
Gatto, Blake Wenstrom, Nick Shaw, Sterling Klem,
Turner Dirk, Alex Torrez, Carter Tongs and Devon
Swan. Missing; Nathan Rikstad, Ethan Rikstad,
Ryan Torgrimson and Sam Penney.

Photo courtesy of Dennis Klem
Katie Coulter (batter), from
Strathmore and her team
the Red Sox were fght-
ing to defend their title
as provincial champions.
In the end the Red Deer
Panthers took the victory.

Shannon LeClair Photo
Reigning
Champs
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MOENCH,
Guy “Spider”
Guy Moench was born on June 24,
1928 and passed away on July 14,
2012. Guy was born and raised in Handhills,
Alberta. It was at the Handhills dance that he
met his future wife, Violet. Throughout the years,
they lived in Hanna, Rosetown, Dawson Creek,
Sylvan lake, Calgary, and fnally Carseland from
1979 to 1996. Guy worked for many years in
the oil patch, owning his own company, Apache
Oil. In Carseland, he opened a garage, and upon
his retirement, he became involved with auction
sales. Guy also lived in Vulcan, Nanton, and
fnally in Claresholm. He is survived by his seven
children Darlene, Dixie, Randy, Glenn, Garry, Todd
and Darcy; twelve grandchildren; several great-
grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews
and cousins. Guy was predeceased by his parents,
seventeen siblings and one granddaughter Talia
Rae. A memorial service will be held on Friday,
July 27, 2012 at lord of All lutheran Church,
Strathmore, at 10:00 a.m. To send condolences,
please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. In
lieu of fowers, donations may be made directly
to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation (100,
119 – 4 St. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6).
Youngsters jump and jive at expressions the
Dance Gallery’s mickey mouse Clubhouse
themed dance camp on July 19.

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help wanted
Now HiriNg - F.T. at the
Strathmore Station - Kitch-
en Helpers 11.30/hr expe-
rience preferred, but will
train. F.T. Cook $13.61/hr
3-5 years experience re-
quired. Mail resume to 380
ridge road, Strathmore, AB
T1P 1B5 or Fax 403-934-
9390 or Email: strathmores-
[email protected].
work from home. earn
$100 - $1000 per week,
403-850-2619.
ouT oF SCHool CArE Pro-
grAM SuPErviSor PoSi-
TioN. Must be child care
worker, or Supervisor have
frst aid and a current crimi-
nal record check. This posi-
tion requires working a split
shift during school months.
This is a full time position
with benefts. Please fax
resumes to 403 901-6265,
email to [email protected],
or drop off at the Day Care,
309 2nd Ave. Strathmore.
HiriNg - F.T. Kitchen Helper
at the roadhouse restau-
rant - $11.30/hr experi-
ence preferred, but will
train. F.T. Cook $13.61/
hr 3-5 years experience
required. Mail resume to:
510 Hwy #1 Strathmore AB
T1P1M6.
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FArM worKEr for full-time
position close to Calgary’s
west side. Mechanical or
farm experience required.
$2600./month housing pro-
vided. rob 403-809-6691
or [email protected].
FENToN AuToMoTivE needs
qualifed service technicians.
located in Cochrane since
1988. work includes car/
truck/minor diesel repair,
custom wheels/tires/lifts,
exhaust systems. Journey-
man start at $32.00/hour.
Contact Mike 403-932-
7114 or fax resumes 403-
932-7014; www.fentonauto-
motive.ca.
Ag SAlES representative
required. Experience neces-
sary to cover a Case & New
Holland protected territory.
Excellent salary and ben-
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with grain and cattle opera-
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AB, T9A 2J4 or admin@hil-
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groCErY MANAgEr - Jas-
per Super A. located in
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will be responsible for all
aspects of managing a gro-
cery department including
marketing, merchandising,
controlling and human re-
sources management. Ap-
plicants must have fve years
of grocery department man-
agement experience. The
successful candidate will be
customer service focused,
show self initiative and
leadership to achieve the
required results. A minimum
grade 12 Diploma (or equiv-
alent) and a Clean Security
Clearance are also required.
To apply send a resume,
starting salary expectations
to: The grocery People ltd.,
14505 Yellowhead Trail,
Edmonton, AB, T5l 3C4. Fax
780-447-5781. Email: hu-
[email protected].

AN AlBErTA CoNSTruC-
TioN Company is hiring
dozer, excavator and labour/
rock truck operators. Pref-
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in oilfeld road and lease
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in the vicinity of Edson, Al-
berta. Alcohol & Drug testing
required. Call Contour Con-
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operators required for oil-
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Competitive salary & safety
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780-778-2444.
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with quality people.
If you share our passion for quality at every level – in the
work we do, in the products we sell, and the people
we work with – then Viterra is the place for you.
Sales Representative
Balzac, AB
We are looking for a self-motivated, results-focused, customer service driven sales
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Strathmore Stampede hiring
buildings and
grounds workers
Stampede Weekend
Thursday, August 2 to
Monday, August 6, 2012
Morning and evening work

Light maintenance and grounds upkeep
• Garbage and recycling collection
• Grandstand cleaning
Contact: alan wood
Buildings and Grounds Manger
Strathmore & District Agricultural Society
403 325 0793
CONTROLLER /
ACCOUNTANT
We have an excellent opportunity
for the right candidate who is looking
for a career in a large agricultural
organization close to Calgary, Alberta.
The operation includes a large Turf Farm
operation, a Landscape Supply store and
multiple ancillary companies.
Responsibilities include the directing of
the fnancial affairs of the companies
along with fnancial analysis, preparation
of fnancial statements and supervision
of accounting staff.
Very competitive salary and benefts
for the right individual.
Accounting designation an asset
Please reply to:
Eagle Lake Turf Farms Ltd.
P. O. Box 2130,
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K1
Or email to [email protected]
Manufacturer in
Strathmore with an
exciting future and
history of
sustained growth
has a full-time
position available
for a mechanically
inclined
shipper /
labourer
Please send resume
with references to
[email protected] or
drop off at 50 Slater
Road, Strathmore, AB.
in Chestermere
Needs a qualifed professioNal
SouS Cook
to join our busy team.
Must have at least 3 years experience at line and
prep work and banquets. free golf.

if interested, send resume to
[email protected]
or fax to 403-569-9179.
Experienced
Lube & Tire Tech
Strathmore
Motor Products
Chevrolet Buick
GMC
Resume to Service
Manager :
email: service.
[email protected]
fax 403-934-5338
Class 1
Driver
Required to
haul pipe
Fax resume
with abstract:
403-901-1531
help wanted help wanted
Ivan MacCallum and Vivian Laprise
Invite family and friends to their open
Wedding and Dance
on August 4th 2012
Wedding 7:00 PM at St Mary’s Parish in Cluny.
Dance 8:30 PM at Cluny Hall.
No gifts Please
Please give a donation instead to your favorite charity.
Whatever we collect will be donated to the Strathmore
Hospital foundation and Palliative care.
Cluny Lions will provide drinks for $3 each for the night.
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403.533.3801
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rockyford
2008 gmc 1500 ext cab 2wd s/b p/l
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2007 ford f350 xlt ext cab l/b 4X4 6.0
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1987 taNdum dump truck gravel
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99 3 horse trailer bumper pull
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2006 dodge 1500 reg cab, 2wd w/
caNopY tool boX, v6 56,000 Km $9,999
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boX, duallY, 73 dIesel, auto, 177,000 Km
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LIVING ESTATE AUCTION for
Rollie & Ester Kreil - Cresto-
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quonsets, equipment, tools,
household. Pilgrim Auction;
403-556-5531; www.auc-
tionsales.ca.

WESTERN WORKING Horse
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head of broke horses to sell.
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HEATED CANOLA buying
Green, Heated or Spring-
thrashed Canola. Buying:
oats, barley, wheat & peas
for feed. Buying damaged
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403-560-2652
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featured properties of the week
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steal
this one!!
$207,900
Newer Townhouse on quite cul-de-sac,
large kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 1.2 bath,
oversized single garage.
Beautifully appointed
2 storey Backing onto green
space $354,999
Maple cabinets, laminate & tile fooring,
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don’t Miss out
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1750sq.ft. luxury home with fully developed walk
out. Excellent golf course lot. Home has many
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climate control and hot water heat. Air exchange,
rough in for solar, custom built with solid oak
interior finishing. Call for more information.
Great price. $649,900.
Canyon Creek (Strathmore)
www.strathmorerealty.ca
Tina Scott 403-901-5388
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Van Bavel Joint
Venture Custom
or Crop Share
2 John Deere
Hay Bines
2 John Deere
Balers
Call Doug
(403) 934-7610
or Glen
(403) 934-8234
PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST
3 days/week
For posting details and job description,
visit: www.wheatlandcounty.ca.
Applications will be accepted in confdence
until 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2012 to:
Personnel Committee-
Wheatland County Hwy 1, RR 1,
Strathmore, AB T1P 1J6.
Fax: (403) 934-4889.
For additional information email:
[email protected].
Only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.
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BOOKKEEPING BUSINESS
FOR SALE
Due to restructuring
Part or whole available
Please reply stating purchase interest
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Inquires will be kept in strictest confdence.
business opps
help wanted
help wanted
NOW HIRING: Retail Depart-
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apply, please visit www.ca-
belas.ca/careers.
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-
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1-866-399-3853.

3BOYS TANK and Vac (Fox
Creek, Alberta) is currently
seeking a Dispatcher. This
position requires a self-mo-
tivated team player that pos-
sesses great interpersonal
communication skills. 3Boys
offers competitive wages,
bonus & benefts programs.
Fax resume to 780-622-
2878 or email to: dosac@
telus.net.
EXPERIENCED WATER and
Vacuum Haulers required.
H2S, PST, First Aid. Above
average day rate and cushy
benefts plan. Fax 403-934-
3487. Email: reception@
mjswaterhauling.ca.
SOUTH ROCK requires Finish
Grader Operators and Water
Truck Drivers for road con-
struction, Heavy Duty Me-
chanic (Service Truck); For-
ward resume to careers@
southrock.ca; fax 403-568-
1327; www.southrock.ca.
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, July 28
10-1
192 Hawkmere Way
Chestermere, AB
403-874-6484 cell
403-934-5533 offce
[email protected]
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30X24 heated shop
1600 SQ. FT. plus
sunroom. Mother-in-law
Suite w/sep entrance.
SO WELL
BUILT!!
$385,000!
call lorna
Gorgeous Hillview
Location
1630 sq. Ft.
All the Bells and Whistles
Fully Developed Lower too.
IN DEMAND!!!
$389,000
call lorna
12 year old
bungalow, fully open
plan, 4 bdrms,
3 baths, views too.
WhAT A fIND
$239,900
call lorna
OVER 1670 SQ FT.
ON MAIN
MAIN FLOOR FAMILY ROOM
3 BDRM,
RV PARKING IN REAR
OVERSIZE SINGLE GARAGE
REALLY, REALLY NICE!
$264,900
call lorna
Nine years new
Townhouses
2Bdrms with 3rd
down.No condo fees
PRICED AT
$187,900
call lorna
hEY INvESTORS
OR BUYERS
1420 SQ. FT.
NEW CARPETS
3 BDR, 2 BATHS
FAMILY ROOM OR
4TH BDRM.
PRICED AT $174,900
LARGE
DOUBLE WIDE
call lorna
WhERE ELSE?
CAN YOU BUY
A HOME
FOR $129,000
3 BDRMS, 2 BATHS
HARDWOODS ON
MAIN LEVEL
call lorna
TWO BAYS 2400 SQ FT.
WILL SELL TOGETHER
OR SEPARATE
$249,000 each
GREAT LOCATION
DOWNTOWN
ON ThIRD AvENUE
LEASE OR SELL
call lorna call lorna
3 bdrms, 3 Baths,
Bsmt Dev.
Walk out Bsmt,
Green Space.
NEW GORGEOUS
vILLA
$339,900!
Industrial
rezoned west
of Strathmore
12 ACRES
$288,000
call lorna
STRAThMORE
$329,900
OVER 1300 SQ FT
FULLY DEV LOWER
WALK UP BSMT
5 BDRMS,
3 BATHS.
call lorna
Many options on this
parcel of land, 25 min-
utes east of Calgary.
$599,000.
46.56
ACRES
call lorna
WON’T LAST!!!
$489,000
DOUBLE PINE
LOG HOME
24 X 36 GARAGE
40X56 SHOP
call lorna
Call
lorna
Phibbs
403-874-7660
to buy
or sell!
106 - 304 - 3rd Ave.,
Strathmore
[email protected]
Associate Broker
32 Years Experience
ITS A GEM!
$139,900
NEW CARPETS
AND PAINT
VIEWS OF PARK
AND DOWNTOWN
A GREAT LIFESTYLE!!
call lorna
25.7 ACRES Of
hAY! $329,000
Minutes to
Strathmore
Trees and Possible
Irrigation
Great Piece of Land!
call lorna
call lorna
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woven seamlessly into the natural prairie landscape
on the East side of Strathmore. To learn more,
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“Strathmore’s recognition as the Best Small Community in Alberta for Business* – is well deserved.
I’m proud to be involved with a community that refects my prairie upbringing.”
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call luella at 403-934-
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2 appl, 1.5 baths, w/d
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CHINOOK III. 2 bdrm $900/
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rentals
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"The Sign of experience"
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Strathmore & area 24 HR. REAL ESTATE HOT LINE
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Robert
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403
934-5533
Keith
Garrioch
403
333-8411
La Shaun
Andrews
403
850-4593
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Bassen
403
361-0390
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Buckle
403
325-7347
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560-2652
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874-6486
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852-5923
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325-3860
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934-1097
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875-4166
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875-1170
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934-5533
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Larsen
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901-9143
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Phibbs
403
874-7660
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$339,900
on the park
custom
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Private cul de sac with
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All furnishing negotiable.
$160,000
Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097
aDult gateD
community
call ron
MlS c3530442
BuilD you
own home
Flat building lot
No committment
Overlooks country
$30,000
Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097 MlS 33512611
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Great 3 bdrm bungalow in good
condition with original hardwood! Fully
developed, newer roof and furnace, hot
water tank and appliances. Fully
fenced yard with double detached
garage. Sitting on a corner lot this
1133 sq ft fully developed home is
zoned R-3. This property is perfect for
moving right into or for future
development. This land consists of 2
lots and a portion of a 3rd lot.
$287,000
call Sheila
MlS c3493418
call Sheila
Great 3 bdr house with lots
of living space. New laminate
flooring, lino and stainless
steel appliances. Newer hot
water tank and furnace. This
is a dream yard with a
Heated Oversized garage/
quonset and loads of room
for RV parking.
Quiet living in a great
town! $144,900!
MlS c3496424
2000 sq. ft.
Four bedrooms,
two baths
Full almost finished
basement $179,900
Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097
Big corner
lot/Big home
MlS c3519432
call ron
Hayley
Poirier
403
934-5533
hillview estates
- $349,900
Popular 4 level split.
4 bdrms, 3 full baths.
Luxurious master
bdrm.
Room for everyone!
call Sheila
MlS c3510403
$94,900 owner says
sell! Bring all reasonable
offers. Garage and
backing to CANAL...
won't last at this price.
call debbie
MlS c3521619
Over 1300 of developed
living space. Lots of honey
oak woodwork throughout,
total 5 bedrooms, spacious
country kitchen and 3 baths,
lots of room in yard
for kids to play.
call debbie
$329,900!
magnificient
acreage home
Custom built, large 6 bedroom
2 storey. 4 car heated garage
Mother in law suite plus a 3rd
basement suite. 5 baths, fully
developed basement. Gourmet
kitchen and dining room
$749,000
Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097 MlS c3530441
call ron
6 Bed all with Walk in
Closets, 5 Bath, Gourmet
Kitchen, Oversized
Detach Gar/Horse
Paddock, Pond, Gazebo...
call chantale
MlS c3517613
amazing acreage!
Just west of
strathmore
spacious 5 level
split - $339,900
· Fully finished
on all 5 levels
· 3+1 bdrms plus den
· Sunken family room
with stone fireplace
· Situated on large lot
call Shauna $174,900!
Good for first time buyers or for
investment property this 2 bdr
home has Hardwood, ceramic tile
and carpet throughout the home.
Featuring a good sized living area
open to the kitchen with maple
cabinets, black appliances and
eating bar, kitchen nook and 2 pc
bath. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms,
and full bath. Custom blinds
throughout the home.
Fenced in back yard.
call Sheila
MlS c3514073
price
reDuceD
3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, Wood
F/P, Trees, Fenced, Back
Lane Access, Close to
Schools, Hospital, Golf,
Curling Rink, Rink and
Pool. Call Today!
call chantale
MlS c3519770
lifestyle
plus! $82,500
OH SO BRIGHT
SPACIOUS KITCHEN
NICELY KEPT HOME
GREAT GATED
COMMUNITY!
call lorna
call tracy
$358,900! NEWLISTING in Beautiful
Strathmore Lakes Estates, 3 Bedroom
Bungalow, very bright open kitchen/
livingroom.. Hardwood floors...
Wind Screened Deck!!!
Call Tracy 403-901-9143
call tracy
8.5 Pristine Acres...4 bedroom
raised Bungalow, Vaulted
Ceilings, Hardwood Floors,
Huge Kitchen w/quartz counter
tops...Load of Cabinets!!! Fully
finished WALKOUT basement
features a Theatre
Room!!Oversized Heated
Garage w/bathroom...AMAZING
VIEWS with a pond!!!
call lorna
Corner condo unit.
Full basement
developed.
Price $143,545.
steal this!
Backing Onto the Pond!
3 Bed, 2 Bath,
Walkout Bsmt. Open
Concept, Landscaped
Beautiful Home
Beautiful Location!
call chantale
MlS c3521294
hillview
estates
$294,900
Large lot with RV
Parking, heated
oversized garage
and a well
maintained home.
call paul
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$ 2 5 8 , 0 0 0
great value
$274,900
call lorna
Paved Circle Drive
Lots of Trees
Walking Distance to all
Amenities
Attached Double Garage
Beautiful Brick
Bungalow
$299,900
s
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l
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call tracy
MlS c3528167
s
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l
D
• Close to
Downtown
• Just over
1200 Sq Ft
• 3 Bdrm/2 Bath
call robert & taMara
gateD community
$99,800
5 acres near
hussar $104,900
· 5 acres off pavement
· Great building site
· View of Dead
Horse Lake
· Gently rolling land
call Shauna
fully DevelopeD villa
Backing to golf
course $349,900!
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MlS c3523001
call chantale acreage priceD
Below appraiseD
value!!!
Quick Commute to Strathmore
and Calgary, 2600 SqFt
Developed,
4 Bed, 3 Bath, Tons of Ugrades,
26x28 Garage, Storage Shed,
Fenced Dog Kennel, Hot Tub,
The list goes on...Call Today!
call tracy
MlS c3520612
speargrass villa
no stairs $319,900!
Awesome floor plan, 4 bedrooms
3 full baths
Views all around with the peace
and quiet of the country
and a fast commute to Calgary
or Strathmore!
call hayley
solD, solD, solD!!
I've SOLD many of my listings. Thinking of selling?
Ring me, let's get together for a FREE inhome
market evaluation. 403-934-5533
Upgraded Bungalowbacks to
golf course with west
facing views! Beautiful bright
walkout with amazing Decks
on both levels! Quality
through out. Fast Possession!
renovateD &
spotless!
$191,900
1206 sq.ft.
3 bdrms, 1 bath
New maple kitchen
Too many upgrades
to mention
call Shauna
• 3 Acres with 1500 sf
Bungalow
• Fully Developed with
Walk Out
• 10 minutes to Strathmore
call robert & taMara
MlS c3530546
new listing!
$419,900
call la Shaun
MlS c3524267
private, fast
commute, anD
simply Beautiful!
All this in one home is hard to
find! 3 acres surrounded by
trees. Stunning decor, gated for
privacy 1488 sq ft Artistic Built
Bungalow$619,900!
call la Shaun
MlS c3525947
awesome family
home,fully
DevelopeD $354,900
Shows amazing with open
concept, vaulted ceilings
and loads of room! 4 bedrooms,
3 full baths, bright, sunny home.
With large back yard and
2 tier deck!
call la Shaun
MlS c3527819
park community
fully DevelopeD
$329,900!
Spacious bungalowwith
4 bedrooms plus office/den
year round sun room,
awesome family roomwith
amazing bar!
The perfect neighborhood!
call la Shaun
MlS c3528218
BranD new conDos
great new floor
plan $168,900!
Another awesome build by Abe
Fehr Always thinking of the Home
owner. 2 bedrooms, full bath,
6 appliances, serviced parking
stall and in suite storage
October Possession!
• Great view of Gray's Park
• Includes Garage and
Party Room
• Second Floor with In
Suite Laundry
• New Flooring and Paint
call robert & taMara
room with a view!
$165,000
call hayley
$114,900
call hayley
$315,900
call hayley
afforDaBle!
$254,900
small town
Beauty! $159,900
· 1894 sq.ft. bungalow
· 3+1 bdrms
· Lots of upgrades
· 25x36 detached
garage
call Shauna
we can help
you finD
your Dream home!
open house
sat., July 28
1 - 4 pm
1115 westmount Dr.
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