January 14, 2011 Strathmore Times

Shannon LeCLairTimes Reporter

Freezing cold temperatures and blustery winds causing whiteouts on Highway 1 forced town officials and emergency crews to declare a local State of Emergency at 8 p.m. Saturday evening. Many people were caught unaware as Highway 1 quickly became impassable and hundreds of drivers were stranded on the highway between Calgary to Bassano.

“I don’t think anybody should have been surprised by it, we knew it was coming,” said Cpl Duane White.

“I think, between the plan put to-gether by the town and emergency services and the members working here on the weekend, I think that they managed a bad situation in a pretty solid way.”

“Wow, it was crazy,” said Linda Nelson, Deputy Director of Disaster Services a few days after the storm blew over. Originally, a Emergency Operation Centre, EOC, was set up at the fire hall, but it soon became apparent that they would need more room. They also had to set up a reception centre to provide shel-ter for those individuals who were stranded at the highway.

“There were so many people we had to actually set up a facility just to house all of these people,” said Nelson.

That facility was at Westmount School. People with pets stayed at the Lutheran Church. The hos-pital, hotels and other businesses and people around town provid-ed blankets and things that were needed.

“Everybody pitched in, it was amazing,” said Nelson.

There were 31 people and the Strathmore Fire Department who volunteered their time to make ev-eryone as warm and comfortable as possible while at the school.

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With 2011 being the centennial year for Strathmore, members of the cen-tennial committee are working hard to come up with ideas to celebrate and commemorate the milestone.

One of the ideas the committee has come up with is a park reflecting the centennial year.

“There was a couple of different loca-tions, but ultimately we had to make a decision if we’re going to get this done,” said Councillor Bob Sobol, a member of the centennial committee.

The narrow space across from Chi-

nook Credit Union between the Cutting Crew hair salon and Wheatland Denture Clinic on Second Street, is the area the committee has selected. Sobol said the committee was unanimous about leav-ing something that would exist long past the centennial year, and they felt this was the prime location for it.

“There was some improvements made by the town last summer, we really want to kick that up a notch,” said Sobol.

The committee has not decided on a name for the new park. Sobol said the plan is for the name to eventually reflect the fact that it is basically a legacy park in Strathmore.

The committee is still in the plan-

ning stages of what they would like to do with the park. One of the ideas is to front the park with a clock. Another is to incorporate a time capsule for the Town of Strathmore.

“Possibly as well, we’re leaning to-wards providing the citizens with an op-portunity to have their own time capsule in that same area,” said Sobol.

He said a resident suggested the idea and he is quite “enthralled” with it. Now it is a matter of seeing how many time capsules can fit. He said they are also hoping to have a water feature, a few picnic tables, and a walkway through the park.

“We have a limited amount of space that we can use, but it is very long and we really want to have it as something that is going to accent and be appreci-ated by the people using the downtown area,” said Sobol.

Family Day will mark the beginning of the centennial celebrations, though what residents can look forward to hasn’t been made public yet.

“There will be a celebration, it will be the first centennial year celebration. It will be down at Kinsmen Park. We’ve set the hours as 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a whole gambit of activities includ-ing skating and stuff and there will be fireworks at 6 p.m.,” said Sobol.

As for the park, Sobol said the com-mittee’s goal is to have the park to open on either July 2 or July 3.

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The centennial committee has found an area to create a type of legacy park for the town. The committee chose the park across from Joyland Theatre, on Second Street in between the hair sa-lon and the dental offices. Shannon LeClair Photo

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On January 6, people going past Kinsmen Park were sur-prised to see a Zamboni out on the ice, being manned by the Strathmore Fire Department, SFD. Raymack Waters Ltd. is an independently owned company that rents, sells and services ice resurfacers located near Stan-dard.

“Raymack Waters Ltd. have read the articles in the paper and they wanted to donate a Zamboni to help us prepare our ice for Family Day Feb. 21,” said Fire Chief Muir Furzer.

“Ray, from Raymack Water Ltd. came in and taught the fire fighters how to use it and all that type of stuff.”

Raymack Water Ltd, donated the Zamboni to help the com-munity for the year, not neces-sarily ending after the Family Day centennial celebrations.

“It was just something I could not walk away from,” said Ray.

“It is so nice to (help) the fire department with this”

Ray said it is nice to experi-ment on outside ice resurfac-ing. He said manufacturers mainly think about indoor re-surfacing and it will be neat to see how it works with all of the

variables the weather presents. The machine that the fire de-

partment is using was built in 1987, and Ray is the only per-son to have ever maintained the machine.

“That’s were I get my glory,” said Ray when he heard about all the people who were out skating on the lake.

The fire fighters were volun-teering their time to help clear the ice. Furzer said the depart-ment has been talking about possibly holding a fundraiser and offering Zamboni rides. Furzer said many people have expressed interest in riding on it.

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Sandra Ostertag and her entire family, from her parents to her son and his girlfriend, daughter and her friend were all helping out. Os-tertag was there from 7 p.m. Saturday until Mon-day, with only a brief time out on Sunday. Most of the volunteers lived close enough to the school and were and to drive there.

Sandra said there were people traveling to Win-nipeg and Ontario who camped out and there was also a gentleman coming from British Co-lumbia and traveling to Gagetown, New Bruns-wick, who made West-mount school his home for a couple of nights.

“It was phenomenal, the people who opened their homes during the storm,” said Nancy Stairs who also volunteered her time.

There were 29 peo-ple who opened their homes to those in need. On Saturday approxi-mately 150 people spent the night at Westmount, with another 60 staying the second night.

Faith Ayanru was trav-eling from Calgary to Brooks with three other people when they ended up stranded in the storm Saturday night. In the morning the car had bro-ken down and the group decided to call 911, who said they were too busy.

“A passerby finally stopped and picked us up and brought us here,” said Ayanru.

“We stayed here Sun-

day night and it’s good, the food is good and the people are nice. Thank you (to Strathmore) for giving us shelter and food, I’m thankful to ev-eryone.”

Mila Juan and her husband Romeo Pata-go were traveling from Vancouver to Brooks when they had to stop in Strathmore spending one night at the school.

“(I) hope to be in Brooks by Tuesday be-cause I have a doctors appointment,” said Juan.

Last winter was the last time the EOC was instituted, though at that time people were able to wait it out at the fire hall.

“I want to say compli-ments to the Town of Strathmore, the staff, all the councillors, Wheat-land County, the RCMP, all protective services - everybody did a great job and I want to com-pliment them all,” said Mayor Steve Grajczyk.

“Victim’s Services helped us out, all of the fire departments. Every-body just pitched right in and did a great job and I want to commend them.”

Grajczyk asked resi-dents to be patient with them and that they were moving as fast as they could. They hired ev-eryone they were able to, to help get the roads cleared and the stranded motorists safe and warm.

John Silva, with the Strathmore Fire Depart-ment, SFD, said there was enough warning about the storm, which actually came a day later than predicted. He said

the SFD was as prepared as they could be and that they picked up the last bunch of stranded mo-torists Sunday afternoon.

Saturday afternoon, just as weather condi-tions were starting to go from bad to worse, there was a traffic accident just east of town. At approxi-mately 1:30 p.m., emer-gency crews responded to a multi-vehicle col-lision on Highway 1, at Range Road 243A. There were six passenger ve-hicles, three semi-tractor units, and a Greyhound Bus carrying sixteen passengers involved in the collision. A 68-year-old female passenger in one of the passenger ve-hicles was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver from one of the passenger vehicles was transported to a hospital in Calgary in serious condition. Two other passengers in that same vehicle went to the Strathmore Hospital with minor injuries. On the Greyhound bus, the driver and one passen-ger were transported to Strathmore Hospital with minor injuries. The rest of the passengers from the Greyhound bus were put up in hotel rooms in Strathmore. The east and west lanes of High-way 1, from Strathmore to Highway 21 closed at 1:30 p.m. Silva said he had closed the highway to protect the fire fight-ers and other emergency personal that were at the scene. The inclem-ent weather was a ma-jor contributing factor in the accident.

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Changes to the remuneration policy were brought back to council on Jan. 5.

On Dec. 15, Theo Owel, a member of the remuneration committee, made a presentation to council regarding the committee’s recommendations. The original committee report was accept-ed as information, with a recommen-dation for administration to bring the policy back in January.

“At the time that the committee re-viewed the policy, the information for comparable communities was from 2009. That was the only information that we had available,” said Linda Nel-son, Deputy Chief Administrative Offi-cer for the Town.

She said the committee used that in-formation and added a cost of living increase to the 2009 numbers. Nelson said since that time administration was able to find current 2010 data used by the same comparable communities that the remuneration committee used.

She provided charts with the cur-rent information and the averages, us-ing the same formula the remuneration committee used.

“Based on that information, adminis-tration is recommending that all of the recommendations made by the com-mittee be approved, but that council use actual current numbers rather than the assumed numbers from the 2009 information,” said Nelson.

According to the information collect-ed, there is only one municipality that-does not pay per diems over and above the base salary rates. Nelson said they are still using the recommendation from the committee to take per diems out of the policy.

“I have a lot of difficulty accepting

something where I’m voting for a pay raise for myself, so I have a lot of dif-ficulty with this,” said Councillor Pat Fule.

He continued on to say he felt awk-ward about it and would have liked to send it back to be worked on more, but understood that it was not an option at this point.

“I feel a little awkward about this too,” said Mayor Steve Grajczyk.

“I do have a problem with giving my-self a raise, but at the end of the day, we got to be in line with everybody else. We look like fools out there to the various other communities and it’s ba-sically disrespectful in lots of ways. I think we got to move on, make a deci-sion here. It’s in the budget and I think we got to call for a vote,” said Grajczyk.

Before a motion to accept the policy was voted on, Councillor Bob Sobol made a motion to remove section 2A2 from the policy. Sobol had some con-cerns regarding the policy. It was an area where the committee had request-ed that committee positions held by council members be split more evenly between all of council.

“I think an issue of this type, where we’re dividing work among councillors is something best left with council. I would be asking to have that section stricken from the policy,” said Sobol.

Councillor Earl Best was not in fa-vour of the motion regarding section 2A2.

Councillor Rocky Blokland made a motion to accept the remuneration policy. Fule was the only one who did not vote in favour. The Mayor will now receive $44,000/ yr, and council will receive $24,000/yr. Previously the May-or’s remuneration was $26,780.04 /yr with council at $15,450/yr. The chang-es became effective immediately.


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Practicing mouth to mouth on a dummy and wrapping each other up in bandages is the way one group of moms spent their Friday evening and Saturday. MOPS, Mothers of Preschool-ers, were given a donation of $2,000 by EnCana to be able to certify their

members in first aid training and CPR. “A whole bunch of moms were

able to take the course that probably wouldn’t of had the time or finances to do so,” said Jennifer Neufeld, coordi-nator for MOPS.

The training session, which normally takes 16 hours, took place at the Al-liance Church on Jan. 7and 8. It was the Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR course, taught through Safe Blu located here in Strathmore.

The funding came from a grant MOPS had applied for. It was a general grant for their capital campaign.

“They actually funded us for two projects. The first one was the first aid project and they gave us $2,000 for that, then they also gave us $500 for

our Mom Care program,” said Neufeld. The Mom Care program pro-

vides care packages or meals to new moms in the community, not neces-sarily MOPS moms, who may need a little care. There are 25 to 35 moms in MOPS, said Neufeld, but not all of them are full time members. Every mom who felt she needed the course and was able to attend signed up.

“It was excellent and just any chance to get more people out in the com-munity that are able to do first aid if the need arises then that’s great,” said Neufeld.

“As moms, we’re always faced with a kid choking on something, that’s prob-ably the most common thing next (to) bumps and bruises and scratches.”

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The Strathmore and District Chamber of Commerce held their first monthly luncheon of the New Year on Jan. 6 at the Best Western. At every Chamber luncheon or breakfast there is a guest speaker brought in. Mayor Steve Grajc-zyk was the lucky speaker of the day.

“We actually asked him as soon as he was elected,” said Lin Walker, president of the Chamber.

They decided this year that the mayor would be a good fit and asked him to be their January speaker. Walker said they wanted to give him a few months to ad-just and find out about what’s going on around town.

“People always like to know what’s happening in the Town,” said Walker.

Grajczyk gave the members a brief his-tory about himself, and informed them about some of the plans for the Town. One of the things he discussed was plans for some of the annexed land. He said land south of Highway 1 has been rezoned for commercial industrial. The overall goal is to bring in commercial and highway industrial business. He mentioned the final phases of the Aquat-ic Centre should be opening Jan. 24, among other things happening in and

around the town.“We have planned a number of excit-

ing events for our centennial year. The centennial committee is working hard to put together a fun filled year that citi-zens of all ages can participate in,” said Grajczyk.

Walker said the three main reasons the Chamber holds the business luncheons is for the networking opportunities, edu-cation and awareness.

“Sometimes you’re so busy with your business that you don’t necessarily know everything that’s happening,” said Walker.

“Everybody has to eat and so it’s an opportunity for you to take an hour out, have lunch, meet your fellow business people and just hear about something of interest. We try to be fun, not always dry.”

Walker said one of the most interesting speakers they had last year was about the Cowboy Trail, from Tourism Alberta. She said his talk was phenomenal and they would like to bring him back again.

Another guest they would like to see back in 2011 is Robert Breitweiser from Communities in Bloom.

The Annual General Meeting for the Chamber will be taking place March 18, and Walker predicts about 25 per cent of the board will be new members.

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The Wheatland Lodge gained a much needed piece of equipment after re-ceiving a generous donation from a lo-cal business.

When Gray’s Excavating Ltd., heard that the Lodge didn’t have an Auto-mated External Defibrillator, AED, they decided to purchase the machine for them.

“It was a good thing to do for the old-er people in the community,” said Greg Mclean, owner/manager of Gray’s Ltd.

An AED machine is a life saving tool that can diagnose life threatening car-diac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrilla-tion and ventricular tachycardia in a pa-tient. The machine is then able to treat them through defibrillation with elec-trical therapy that stops the arrhythmia giving the heart a chance to re-establish an effective rhythm.

“It’s for the seniors and visitors more than anything,” said Shirley Reinhardt, Chief Administrative Officer for Wheat-land Housing. For the residents of Wheatland Lodge,she said, there is an immediate response from EMS if they ever put a call out.

“It’s really a shame that we didn’t have (an AED) here sooner because it’s not about the residents as much, be-

cause they (EMS) are here within eight minutes and they do what is necessary,” said Reinhardt.

She said one of the main concerns is there are so many visitors and staff who may be in need of first aid assistance. There is also the possibility if there is a big storm, they may need to use the AED while waiting for EMS. Now they will have a chance to do that.

“Every facility should have (an AED) like this,” said Reinhardt.

“This is the current standard in First Aid,” said Mark Gibeau, chair for Wheatland Housing. He said even if a facility does not have an AED, everyone who takes a first aid course is trained on how to use it. By the end of January all of the staff at Wheatland Housing will have completed their current first aid training.

Randy Johnson has worked EMS for 20 years, and said getting an AED into the Lodge was long overdue.

“We’ve always been bugging the Wheatland Lodge that they should have an AED - because of course the older the population, the higher risk you are of having a heart attack or cardiac ar-rest,” said Johnson.

“You’re never going to save some-body from just doing CPR, you need early defibrillation. In fact with every minute that defibrillation is delayed

you’re chance of survival goes down by 10 per cent, which is why there has been a big push to get the machines into the community.”

Johnson said many businesses in town do have them now.

“There are more and more people, private individuals who are buying AED’s because they are user friendly.”

The first AED was originally created by American biomedical engineer Josh-ua L. Koelker and Italian emergency medical professional Jordan M. Blondi-no. The two men designed and created the machine to all defibrillation in pub-lic places where it may take some time for emergency personal to respond to. Over time the AED has become even easier to use and even speaks to the user, guiding them through the pro-cess, though proper training is still rec-ommended.

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GOAL SETTINGThere’s goal setting and then there is goal getting – to actually go after what you want, and really getting to it instead of simply making a goal and setting it aside. The trouble is, even goals we set and forget have staying power so day after day and year after year, we drag every goal behind us with a strong belief that we will eventually get to it. All too often our goals and intentions (hopes and dreams) get cast into that corner of growth we call “I’ll get to it when….” We then beat ourselves, for lack of motivation or initiative and vow to try again next year. Goals are better when conquered so how about this year you GET TO IT on a few of those hopes and dreams. Imagine how your life can begin to change.

What is the difference between a goal and a dream?Goal setting is more than simply scribbling down some ideas on a piece of paper. Goals need to be complete and focused, like a road map with purpose. Here are 7 goal setting steps:1. Make sure the goal you are working for is something you really want, not just something that sounds good.2. A goal cannot contradict any of your other goals.3. Develop goals in 6 areas of life: Family and Home • Financial and Career • Spiritual and Ethical • Physical and Health • Social and Cultural • Mental and Educational4. Write your goal in the positive of the negative. Work for what you want not for what you want to leave behind.5. Write your goal out in complete detail.6. Make sure your goal is high enough – shoot for the moon.7. This is the most important – write down your goals. This is your roadmap to your success. Review your goals frequently. The more focused you are on your goals the more likely you are to accomplish them. First of all, unless someone is critical to helping you achieve your goals, do not freely share your goals with others. It is very important that your self- talk are positive.

Reviewing your goals daily is a critical part of your success and must become a part of your routine. Each morning when you wake up read your goals that are written in the positive. Visualize the completed goal and each night repeat the process. This will start your subconscious and conscious mind on working towards the goal. This will also begin to replace any of the negative self talk you may have and replace it with positive self talk. If you follow this process every day you will be on your way to achieving unlimited success in every aspect of your life. The difference between a goal and a dream is the written word.

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Strathmore Times is published every Friday by Strathmore Times Inc. and is distributed by Canada Post to Strathmore, Carseland, Cheadle, Cluny, Gleichen, Hussar, Namaka, Nightingale, Rockyford, Rosebud, Speargrass, Standard, Lyalta and Langdon. We also have various pickup locations throughout our coverage area. Our 11,500 issues are printed by Star Press Inc., Wainwright, Alberta. The content in the Strathmore Times is copyright and reproduction without the proper written consent of the Strathmore Times is strictly prohibited.

Contributors Wendi Tashlikowich, Doug Taylor

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Mario Prusina Publisher / EditorShannon LeClair Reporter

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The Times welcomes letters to the editor for publication. All submissions must signed and a phone number included for verification purposes. We reserve the right to edit letters for length, legal considerations and taste. Please try and keep your letters under 400 words to ensure that it will appear as close to its original form as possible.

Letters to the editor

To the EditorI read the letter last week about the postal “service.”

Here is my experience with Canada Post.I placed an order for $45 to a U.S. company in Sep-

tember and received a notice in our mailbox to say the parcel had arrived and I was to pick it up from Langdon post office. I went that day and the next day (Friday) but no package. Even with the tracking number on the notice, no one at the post office could find my mail. I waited two weeks to see if the parcel had been mistak-enly delivered to another address and would find its way back to me.

I then phoned the customer service number for Cana-da Post and told the woman on the other end what had happened. She said they would do an investigation and would get back to me in five business days. After 10 days

I called them again, this time was given a case number and was told someone would contact me that day or the next day. Needless to say, I still haven’t been contacted.

Eventually I wrote to Kevin Sorenson our local Federal Member; his assistant replied stating that after his query to Canada Post, I would have to contact the sender in the U.S. to put in a claim for compensation even though we know that Canada Post in Strathmore lost the parcel given that they were the ones who filled out the delivery notice. I am loath to do this as I know the company that I ordered from had done nothing wrong. I will probably just accept the loss of my money, but now I am limiting what I send by Canada Post by paying bills by internet and using private delivery services.

Sharon Grimison,Langdon

Where is my service?

Kevin SorenSon, M.P., CrowfootParliamentary Report

I hope everyone had the opportunity to enjoy spending time with family and friends over the Christmas holidays. As 2011 commences, we are all looking forward to pursuing the goals we want to achieve in the New Year. As your Member of Par-liament, I wish everyone a prosperous and happy New Year!

The Harper government in Ottawa is also look-ing forward to governing throughout 2011. I have not heard anyone yearning for a federal election in 2011. That is what the Prime Minister is hearing as well. He is optimistic nurturing the ‘fragile’ eco-nomic recovery currently taking hold in our nation. Many of you will have seen the Prime Minister say in his year-end interview, “Canada is in a very good position for the long term, but we need to stay fo-cused on that and not screw around with a bunch of political games.”

Our Conservative Caucus has decided to slay the annual federal budgetary deficit. Canadians under-stand that the deficit was created by short-term fed-eral spending to counter the effects on Canada’s economy of the global recession. Over 40 per cent of Canadians, according to the polls, say they trust Prime Minister Harper to best manage the economy. More than a third of respondents say our Conserva-tive Party is the most likely to rein in the deficit.

Finance Minister Flaherty says Canada can reduce

the deficit to $1.7 billion by 2015 and post a surplus of $2.6 billion in 2016. Canadians know that the governing party, over the next few years, will need to find almost $60 billion to eliminate the deficit. Canadians expect our government to present an ‘austerity’ budget in the spring of 2011 to start get-ting the job done. Again, politically speaking, we are the only party in the House of Commons com-mitted to not raising taxes on the backs of Cana-dians (or introducing ‘new’ taxes) to balance the federal books.

I think Canadians are well aware of this and do not want our nation plummeting further into debt to pay for costly election campaign promises made by the Liberals, the Bloc Quebecois, and the NDP. Canadians also know that the latter three parties are prepared to govern as a coalition - so they can each have their new spending proposals executed. Canadian taxpayers know we can’t afford that.

Since the onset of the recession, Canada has played a major role helping members of the inter-national community with advice and information on measures that have prevented Canada’s econ-omy from suffering as badly as other nations dur-ing the recession. They knew that at the time the recession struck, under our party’s leadership, the Government of Canada was firmly engaged in fiscal prudence. Our Conservative government was pay-ing down Canada’s accumulated national debt.

Canada’s stable and healthy economy, regulation and taxation systems, banking and financial prac-

2011: A Year in the Making

To the EditorI am very dismayed, and upset about the recent story

you published concerning our postal service. I work for Canada Post, and personally in my opinion this story portrays postal workers in a very unjust light. I am very conscientious about my work, as well as my co-workers, inside and out.

The writer may have worked for Canada Post many years ago, but she is misguided, as we are not contrac-tors, we are employees. She states the RR #1 carrier was on holidays. Which one is she speaking of, because there is more than one carrier that does RR#1? I have done my research and, the one she speaks of was not on holidays. He was injured on the job, due to a site that he slipped and fell at, due to built up snow and ice (which is unsafe for customers as well). He had reported this to his su-pervisor two weeks prior. We have rights to a safe work place under the Canada Labour Code Part II.

He continued delivering because he cares about his customers. He called nine replacements, former and cur-rent, to deliver his route to no avail. He then notified his supervisor two days prior. His obligation is to have one replacement, not nine. He still sorted the mail inside as per doctor’s orders. Is she suggesting that he go against doctor’s orders as well?

Her claim that her mail is delivered at 7:30 p.m. - this would not have been when this carrier was delivering, maybe a replacement, as in the regular carrier case, there is no overtime unless approved, you are done when you are done. The mail volume fluctuates daily and at Christ-mas, as she should know it swells considerably. More mail, more time it takes as it is hand sorted into a case, then manually pulled in order.

As far as someone telling her that the carrier was on holidays, even if this were the case he would be equally entitled to his holidays as per the Labour Code.

Postal workers across this country work very hard to get the mail to the public, in the most efficient manner possible. I personally have had 12 sets of flyer’s, plus mail, and parcels to deliver, at 45 below wind chill fac-tor, as my fellow Canada Post employees do every day – how’s that for dedication? I ask anyone to get security clearance and become a replacement for Canada Post. Then, and only then will you understand how hard we work for you, because we care. Maybe that’s why she no longer works there? When I saw her working for Canada Post last she was an inside worker, and I have been there almost seven years.

Suzanne Adamson,Strathmore

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tices, skilled labour force, resources, and other factors continue to attract investment into our country. Such invest-ment spurs economic growth and will bolster the efforts of our coming ‘austerity’ budget.

I am confident that in 2011, Canadians do not want to risk our nation’s economic recovery. I predict that Ca-nadians won’t want any new taxes; new debts; new expen-sive government programs: nor a new government. Our Conservative government

is getting things done, and we want to continue serving hard-working tax-paying and law-abiding Canadians and their families. Again, my fam-ily and I wish you all the best in 2011!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or previous columns you may write me at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, toll-free 1-800-665-4358, fax 780-608-4603 or e-mail [email protected].


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Happening?What’s happening is a free weekly community calendar. if you are a non-profit group and have a special event you would like to promote, please email your information to [email protected] or call 403-934-5589 or fax 403-934-5546 and we will include your information on this weekly Community page. Due to space restrictions, please keep information to a minimum.

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2nd Annual

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Strathmore No. 53 and Gleichen No. 36

Masonic Lodges in the Civic Centre,

Saturday, January 22, 2011.

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2nd Annual

A toAst to hockey Saturday, January 29

5 pm - 1 am Strathmore Civic Centre

$40/personSilent Auction • Music

EntertainmentTickets call Michelle

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Gleichen and District Community Associationpresent their 2nd annual

chinese new yeAR’s DinneR

Feb. 5th. Doors open @ 5:30pm, supper @

6:00pm. $20/ticket for adults (+ membership)

$10.00/ticket for children 5-12, phone to get tickets:

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403-734-3863 OR 403-644-2969

Royal Canadian Legion For information regarding hall rentals, darts and crib, please call 403.934.5119

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.

MOPS (Mother’s Of Preschoolers) meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays 9:30am – 11:30am at the Strathmore Alliance Church. Babysitting available for ages 0 - 6. For more information call Jennifer at 403-934-5799 or visit www.mops.org

Strathmore Parent and Tot Playgroup, meets every Thursday 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

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 Strath-more Hospital. New members welcome. For more info please call 403-934-4436

Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce meets the third Monday 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.

Meals on Wheels is available in Strathmore. For information or to obtain this service please contact Wheatland FCSS at 403-934-5335.

Strathmore Youth Exceptional Service Award Society - If you would like to recognize a youth who has demonstrated an act of courage, citizenship and community contribution, call 403-901-4254.

The Hope Bridges Society Board meetings held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at #3-236-3rd. Avenue. Please visit our website at www.hopebridges.ca or contact us at [email protected].

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 find support and benefit from interaction with others in a similar situation. For more information or to register call Amy Yaneza at 403-361-7176.

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 Office at 403-934-2374.

Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife Association (Your local fish & game club). Meetings – 2nd Thursday every month, 7:30pm at the Clubhouse. Call Larry at 403-934-4388 for more information.

Wheatland Rural Crime Watch. Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each Month. Featuring guest speakers. For more information call 403-934-4055.

Strathmore Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday at the Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm.

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 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.strathmore-countrygardensclub.webs.com or phone Linda Pekrul 403-901-0017.

TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Want to Lose Those Unwanted Pounds?? Need support to reach your goal? We are here for you! We meet every Thursday at 6:30 pm @ the Anglican Church. Contact Melissa @ 403-901-1566 or Lynne @ 403-934-4359 to join our journey to a fitter you.

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 office, Chinook Credit Union and Health Unit. (A Communities in Bloom Project)

Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53 meets the first Monday of each Month at 7:30 p.m. Call Glen at 403-901-6038. Website: www.strathmore53.com

Adult Competitive Volleyball at Crowther Memorial Junior High in the gym every Wednesday from 7-9 pmContact is Lavern Lein 403-934-4646.

Strathmore Regional Victim Services Society needs community members to be Advocates (volunteers). Training is provided. Contact Victim Services through the RCMP Detachment at 403-934-6552

Strathmore Homeschool Familes. Any Strathmore and Area familes that are homeschooling are invited to join our Yahoo Group. groups.yahoo.com/group/strathmorehs-fams

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

Wild Rose Career & Employment Services - Free drop-in JOB-FINDING CLUB, every Tuesday from 9 to noon. A Career Counsellor will share tips and tools to assist in your job search. Please call 403-934-6488 or drop by 101, 331-3rd. Avenue. Bring your lunch and join us for a Small Business Brown Bag presentation at Community Futures Wild Rose on Tuesday and Thursday from Noon to 1 pm. Weekly Topics.

The Community Crisis Shelter has several Board Member vacancies and is recruiting individuals who would like to apply for Board Membership. Interested individuals can call Karen Pease at 403-934-6634.

Kidz 1st Network Parent Link Centre, We offer programs for children (0 – 6 yrs.) and their parents (caregivers)Strathmore ProgramsStay & Play - Mon. 10- 12, Wed. 9:30 - 11:30 and 4:00 - 8:30 p.m.Tot’s Time - Continuing Care Facility Mon. 1- 2Let’s Grow Together- Thurs. 10-12Sing and Play -Fri. 1-3Rockyford - Let’s Grow Together- Mon. 10:00-11:30Nightingale - Encouraging Development through Play - 10:00-11:30Standard - Sing and Play - Friday- 10:00-11:30Cluny- Let’s Grow Together - Thurs. 10:00-11:30All Programs are free. Please call 983-0016 ext.3 for program details.

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ThefT of flaTbed Tow TruckOn Jan. 1, at approximately 11 a.m.,

a driver for A-1 Towing Inc. based out of Wrangler Place, Rockyview, reported the theft of a flatbed tow truck. The truck had been parked at A-1 Towing the pre-vious night at 8 p.m. The truck had been plugged in and locked. When the driver showed up for work the truck was gone. The stolen truck is a white 2005 Ford F550 bearing Alberta licence plate of 25L237. The truck has red flames on the hood and front quarter panels. The matter remains under investigation.

If you have any information regarding this crime or any other crime please con-tact the Strathmore RCMP at 403-934-3968 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Missing person reporTedStrathmore RCMP are seeking to locate

a person reported missing. Adrien Proulx (45) of Strathmore, has not been heard from by family members since Jan. 4. Friends, family and his employer state that this is unusual and they are concerned for his wellbeing.

Proulx was confirmed last seen in Strath-more on Jan. 4 at his residence. Other in-formation obtained indicates he may have

been seen in Strathmore as late as Jan. 6. Mr. Proulx is 6’2”, 200 pounds, green eyes, has a mustache and wears eyeglasses. He drives a 2007, dark blue Dodge Ram dual wheeled pick up truck bearing Alberta licence plate PHE 056. The location of his vehicle is unknown as well. Photographs of Mr. PROULX and his vehicle are below.

If you have any information about the lo-cation of Adrien PROULX, or his vehicle, the Strathmore RCMP, on behalf of Family members are requesting you contact the Strathmore Detachment of the RCMP at (403) 934-3968.

oil field/well siTe break & enTerThis week, Strathmore RCMP Detach-

ment will be hosting a meeting of several surrounding RCMP Detachments, RCMP Southern Alberta District Specialized Sec-tions from Calgary, as well as representa-tives from stakeholders in the oil and gas industry concerning the ever increasing number of well site Break and Enter and Theft incidents.

In the past year, RCMP have investi-gated over 40 similar incidents specifi-cally involving well site and oil field theft in Strathmore RCMP Jurisdiction alone, with similar numbers reported in other RCMP Jurisdictions throughout Southern Alberta.

The RCMP are taking steps to strengthen their relationship with industry through a coordinated effort to combat this trend.

Suspects involved in these incidents have been linked to a host of other prop-erty crimes in rural areas including con-struction site theft’s, rural residential and business break-in’s, vehicle and copper wire thefts.

In several of these incidents, suspects have been caught on video surveillance, and RCMP are requesting the public’s as-sistance in identifying these persons.

Specifically, On Dec. 14, 2010, Strath-more RCMP are investigating a break and enter east of Standard where four masked suspects, one being female, were caught

on video. The suspects fled in a light col-ored Dodge Crew Cab truck with body damage to the driver’s side door. The fe-male suspect wearing a black and grey striped coat is approximately 200 pounds, 5’6” tall, and walks with a slight limp.

As well, on Nov. 21, 2010, a lone male suspect was caught on video surveillance breaking into another compressor station site near Beiseker, Alberta. The vehicle driven by the suspect is a light colored Ford F-Series Xtra-Cab 4x4 truck.

If you have any information regarding these crimes or any other crimes, please contact Strathmore RCMP Detachment at 403-934-3968 or CRIME STOPPER at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

RCMP Briefs

January 14, 2011 • Strathmore TIMES •

Bang on the drums all day The sound of drums filled the halls of Sa-cred Heart Academy, SHA, all of last week. From Jan. 3 to 7, Dave Kovatch taught each Grade, African drumming for approximately 40 minutes a day as a part of the Artist in Residence Program at the school. “Every year we apply for a grant, The Alberta Arts Foundation grant. This year we didn’t get it, but we still went ahead and our stu-dent council is funding the entire (project), said SHA Principal Paulette Chotowetz. Even though there wasn’t enough time to teach the kindergartens and Grade 1 stu-dents, they still had an opportunity to learn

with the help of SHA’s music teacher and Holy Cross’s music teacher. Grade 7 stu-dents from Holy Cross also spent time at SHA helping the kindergarten and Grade 1 kids learn drumming.“No one was squirming, they were just right into it,” said Allison Kosowan-Burgess, a parent of a couple of SHA students. She said she could notice the difference right away from day one to day three in the students drumming skills. On Friday during the regular assembly each Grade took part in putting on a performance for their parents, showing off their newly acquired skills.

Florence HillisHarvest Healing Centre Church

Upon entering the Harvest Healing Centre Church in Strathmore, one of the first things you notice are the words, “With God, All Things are Possible,” sten-cilled on the opposing wall. The next thing you notice is a jar, sitting on a small table below with a sign on it that reads, “Change for Haiti.”

I will guarantee you this, if you go to Haiti, it will change your life forever. To actually see and touch the Haitian people, you will never be the same. It is an experience that really opens your eyes, said Pastor Elizabeth Karp. Going to Haiti will bring you to your knee’s, there is no doubt about it. it’s the people, the children, that I remember the most from last year. Their zeal for life, how the Haitian people care and look after one another. Their exuberance, love for one another and resilience in the face of such devastation and heartbreak, it’s life altering. I mean a lot of them have children now that don’t belong to them, they were just found wherever, and they took them in. The children just clamoured for you. They have phenom-enal, amazing hearts.

We have a team going to Haiti from April the first to the ninth this year. This will be our second trip said Pastor Karp, who went with a team in June of last year. Our church supports the Haiti Arise Mission in Grand Goave which is in the semi rural southwestern outskirts of the island. It was founded in 2000, with

the purpose of working to meet the need for change in Haiti. The Founders, Marc and Lisa Honorat had a vision for the Mission to bring natural as well as spiri-tual change in Haiti through education and training.

The Mission housed both a Primary and a Technical school. Their motto is, “Rather than feed a man a fish, teach him how to fish and he’ll have food everyday!”

They lost the whole building, everything, in the earthquake. it’s the Technical School that we are hop-ing to rebuild in April, said Pastor Karp. The school, which had already graduated over 350 Haitian people, taught auto mechanics, carpentry, electrical, and weld-ing. They were learning practical skills so that they would have a job and be able to feed their families.

Building materials are grossly expensive in Haiti. When we were there last year we were asked to build some school desks. Much to our dismay, we found that buying just a single 2x4 to build those desks cost $12.50 US. That’s so expensive. And everything you need to rebuild has to be imported to Haiti. I don’t know how a Haitian person is suppose to be able to afford that, they just can’t.

Fundraising is underway, said Pastor Karp. We kicked off our efforts with a bottle drive on January 8th. In the past we have sold pizza’s and held garage sales. Presently we are running a silent auction. We have a couple of beautiful color paintings that were donated by a gifted artist in Strathmore. They will come framed; the winning bidder will be able to de-cide what color frame they want. The paintings are on

display at Ringneck Kennels, just a short drive north off of George Freeman Trail. Further donations for the silent auction would be greatly appreciated. We are also looking for a venue in which to display the silent auction items.

Another way we are raising funds for Haiti is with our coin jars. You’d be surprised at how fast money adds up from people just emptying the loose change out of their pockets. Our “Change for Haiti” jars can be found at various locations in Strathmore.

The neat thing about Haiti Arise Mission is that be-cause it is staffed by volunteers, all money received by the Mission, goes to the people. They have no payroll or administration costs like the big corporations.

One thing we did last year was to take hygiene packs, as many as we could put together. Of course teaching the people about hygiene is of great impor-tance, especially now with the cholera outbreak. We went into the tent villages, as we call them, and dis-tributed them while ministering to the people. This was hugely effective, and we hope to do this again. Anyone wishing to donate toothpaste, toothbrushes, anti-bacterial soap, and wash cloths would be greatly appreciated. Donations, sealed inside a zip lock bag, can be dropped off at Ringneck Kennels or call 934-2377 for pick up.

The Harvest Healing Centre Church is a registered charity with Revenue Canada, so donations for Haiti that go through the church will receive a charitable tax receipt.

Change for HaitiWendi Tashlikowich Photo


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Located in Parklane PlaceWalking distance to

downtown. 1138 sq.ft., 1 bedroom + denBright, spacious &

immaculate!

• March Possession Available!• 3 Berm 2 Bath 24x24 Garage

• Amazing Kitchen and Many Upgrades

neW year...neW home $344,900


Beautiful upgraDeD villa, hanDicap frienDly $348,900

QUIET GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY WITH SO MUCH TO OFFER. SHORT COMMUTE TO STRATHMORE AND

CALGARY. TOTALLY UPGRADED WITH HARDWOOD, FULL BRIGHT WALKOUT, LAND SCAPED WITH UNDER GROUND

SPRINKLERS THE LIST GOES ON! PRICE TO SELL!

Mls c3448141


aztec real estate agents

all Do free market evaluations

2 bedrooms 1.5 baths open concept, 6 appliances One parking stall. Walking distance to everything!

aBe fehr conDos - 5 leftstarting at $170,900!

FIRST 2 SOLD CONDO FEES PAID FOR 1 YEAR AND REFER A BUYER BLINDS PACKAGE FOR YOUR UNIT (SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY)

Everything you could want! Newly painted, Close to

downtown and schools. 3 bedrooms, Large open kitchen with island to the family room

which features a cozy fireplace. All appliances

included

great unit in 4 plex! afforDaBle anD reaDy to

move into! $209,900

call sheila

Mls c3442714

upgraDeD conDo $169,900

call debbie

Immaculate with 2+1 bedrooms

2 full bathsfully finished lower level

Upgraded with maple hardwood

Mls c3440756

2 BedroomsSingle Car GarageClose to Schools

I need TLC

really only $100,000


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Mls c3453607


• Walk-Up Basement with 9' Ceilings• Huge Master Suite with Amazing Full En-Suite

• Vaulted Ceilings/3 Bdrm/Tile/Hardwood...

aquilla Built home $377,700

Buying or selling call us first

DOUBLE ATT GARAGE WALKOUT

FULLY DEVELOPED DOWN

3 BATHROOMS PICTURE PERFECT

$239,900call nonie

• 1,455 sq ft of living space!

• Newer appliances. • 3 large bedrooms.

• Lots of natural light. • Backs onto canal.

reDuceD! noW only $124,900


Mls c3412616

• Big 1506Sq Ft Bungalow• Mature Trees and Double Garage

• Quiet Location and Close to Amenities

Mls c3435929


This awesome bungalow is a must see, neutral decor 2+1 bedrooms plus office 2 full baths upgraded finished like new inside and out!

On large lot 60x120 and detached garage with extra parking at back! Call for list!

Mls c3442064

totally renovateD, fully DevelopeD, quiet neighBorhooD $219,900!

VALUE PLUS - NONE CAN COMPARE

FRONTS ONTO PARKIDEAL LOCATION

$159,000call nonie

ADULT LIVING 1280 SQ FT2 BEDROOM- 2 BATHROOMS

FIREPLACE- MAINFLOORMOUNTAIN VIEW- TITLED PARKING

$249,900

feature property - call nonie

Mls c3427986

OPEN DESIGN WITH LARGE KITCHEN ISLAND

OPEN BRIGHT LIVING RM- LARGE FOYER ATTACHED GARAGE IDEAL LOCATION

$219,000call nonie

5 ACRES- CUSTOM HOME - HEATED SHOP WITH POWER & WATERMINUTES FROM TOWN

ORIGINAL OWNERS

$720,000call nonie

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$217,500


ADULT LIVING- 1060 SQ FTFIREPLACE- 2 BEDROOMS

2 BATHROOMS- MAIN FLOORTITLED PARKING

Mls c3450721


• 3 Bedroom Home with Updates• 3 Lots with Garage • 3 Vehicle Parking Plus RV

• Small Town...Big Benefits

looking for country living?$145,000


• Fully Developed • Large Bright Kitchen• Double Garage/ Main Floor Laundry

neeD a BungaloW? $259,900

• Own this home for Christmas...just add a bow!• Comes fully furnished/Central Air

• Backs to walking path/24x24 Garage

shoW home availaBle $374,900!


aDult living at it's finest!

feature property - call chantale

Top floor end unit with SW view2 Bed 2 Bath and Den

2 Heated Parking Stalls • Solarium

Mls c3451768

NEW & AWESOME - WALKOUT- ATT GARAGEMAPLE CUPBOARDS- FIREPLACE3 BEDROOMS- 3 BATHROOMS

$239,900


BACKING ONTO LARGE PARK 5 BEDROOMS - 4 BATHROOMS2 FIREPLACES - OPEN DESIGN

$359,000


Beautiful 2 bedroom condo in Strathmore Lakes Estates. Walk out to patio, large deck with

gas BBQ hookup. All appliances. Fully developed basement with gas stove,

additional two bedrooms. Large family room.Vacant - take fast possession 289,000

Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097

Backs on to lake

feature property - call ron

PICTURE PERFECT 5 BEDROOM HOME HARDWOODS- TITLE- COMPLETED

UPGRADED - 3 BATHS- VAULTED CEILINGS UPGRADED FINISH

$311,900


4 BEDROOM- FULLY FINISHED DOWN

UPGRADED FLOORINGVAULTS

LARGE PIE SHAPED LOT

$299,500call nonie

HARDWOOD FLOORSLARGE BEDROOMS

DOUBLE GARAGE- PIE SHAPED LOT

$174,900


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RonKaechele

403-934-1097

NonieHall

403-934-3382

Tracy Larsen

403-934-5533

LornaPhibbs

403-874-7660

Nicole Cordes

403-901-5855

Sheila Bassen

403-361-0390

Shauna Kenworthy

403-934-5533

TamaraDesjardins

403-934-5533

La Shaun Andrews

403-850-4593

KeithGarrioch

403-333-8411

Robert Desjardins

403-934-5533

Adjacent to Carseland.

Subdivision potential or great investment.

46.56 acres

call lorna

Tons of friendly people! Guest Suite! Great second

floor location! SW deck with views.

Newly decorated.

slashed!$155,000

call lornaupgraded condo $195,000

call shauna

3 bdrms, 1 1/2 bathsGranite countertops, glass tile backsplash

New flooring & plumbing fixturesLocated across from park

2 bedroom condo with panoramic view. Looks

onto environmental preserve.

Oak throughoutCorner fireplace

crystal ridge condo - $169,900

call shauna

feature property - call lorna

Loads of oak. 5 bdrms, 3 baths. Cambridge Glen location.

its all here! $349,900

Gated adult living community. 3 bdrms, 2 full baths. Open concept.

Large deck to relax on.

ranch estates $69,900

seller will pay six months of pad rental to help your move go easily! this beautiful

2006 home is a steal at that price! 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths,

open concept and backs onto park! Perfect home to start the new year!

sellers Bonus to neW oWner $137,500


403-934-5533Strathmore & area24 HR. REAL ESTATE HOT LINE

sold

1440 sq.ft. mobile homeBuilt in 2006

3 bdrms, 2 full baths12'x54' deck included

home to Be moved - $109,900

feature property - call shauna

Executive 1915 2 1/2 storey home. Multi color hardwoods. 4 bedrooms on second floor. 2

bedrooms or bonus area on third. 12.4 treed beautiful acres in park like setting. Irrigation, good well and so much to offer! $599,900

you may never see this again!


call lorna

1420 sq ft bungalow,

3 bedrooms, 2 baths,

hardwoods

Brand neW$352,900

call lorna

1200+ sq ft bungalow,

fully developed lower,

good condition

foreclosure$241,900

4.77 acres near Langdon. 1400 sq ft

bungalow. Double & single garage. Mountain views.

$419,900call lorna


call lorna

9.65 acres. Minutes to Langdon. 10 minutes to Calgary. Riding arena

with lighting. 5 stall barn ++

hay horse lovers!$689,444

Over 1400 sq ft. View of the country.

Hardwoods.

Brand neW BungaloW $349,900

call lorna

Huge country kitchen. Backs on soccer field. Retire here!

ranch estates! $92,900


Upgraded home across from park2+2 bdrms, 2 full baths. Original hardwood

floors. Single detached garage

gardener's paradise in rockyford $179,900

country charm - $369,9003 acres south of Eagle Lake

Immaculate bungalow3+1 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths

Fenced & cross fenced for horses


Irrigation for GardenShop for your Hobby

Or just country living!!

$225,000.

3.09 acres & small shop

call lorna

Hiway frontage. Cultivated land. Surface rights income.

120 acres!call lorna

18.96 acres near langdon $449,900

call shauna

Located off of Boundary Road. Quiet cul-de-sac

Older home, barn & garage

Fenced and cross fenced

Westlake condo $224,900

call shauna

3 bedrms, 2 1/2 bathsMaple kitchenGas Fireplace

Partially finished basement

Pole shed.40 gal well.

1/2 mile to pavement.

4.22 acres

call lorna

Large unit. Walk in shower. Great kitchen. South patio.

main floor lamBert$173,000

Chantale Hill

403-325-3860

Brand neW BungaloW, vieW of countryside

$351,9002 large bedrooms, 2 full baths and over

1400 sq ft of development,

upgrades throughout. MLS C3450431

sold

Great clientele. Excellent income. Owner will train. Owner retiring.

local estaBlished Business!

call lorna

call lorna

immaculate adult living- $259,900

call shauna

Located in Parklane PlaceWalking distance to

downtown. 1138 sq.ft., 1 bedroom + denBright, spacious &

immaculate!

DebbieEnslen

403-852-5923


sold

Raised bungalow. 1400 sq ft. Hardwoods.

Hillview location.

just listed! $349,000

call lorna

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sold

upgraded condo $169,900Immaculate with 2+1 bedrooms

2 full baths, fully finished lower levelUpgraded with maple hardwood

Industrial rezoned west of Strathmore

11.9 acres $288,000




3200 sq ft commercial building. Last use a pub.

Living at rear. Priced at $269,900

Buy yourself a home & Business!



1720 sq ft new bungalow. Maple throughout. Hardwoods.

don't miss out!Brand neW BungaloW

Foreclosure. 100 ft (2 lots). Good

condition bungalow. Lots of trees

rockyford! $118,900

call lorna

West of Strathmore. Road to be

constructed. Industrial Parcels.

67.09 acres

call lorna

Fully dev. lower

secluded Bilevel on

3 acres

call lorna

sold


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Hockey weekend in Strathmore

The annual Strathmore Novice Hockey Tournament was held over this past weekend. Despite the chilly weather and the impending storm, the ice was still filled at the Family Centre Jan. 7-8. Due to the storm that blew in, Sunday’s games were cancelled but those who had skates and a helmet could take part in a public skate if they could safely make it to the arena.

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Kevin Sorenson, MPinvites you to a

Constituency Meeting to discuss accomplishments

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Strathmore Town Council Building

680 Westchester Road, Strathmore

10:00AM – 12:00noonTHURSDAY, January 13, 2011

For information, please call:

Ph. #: 1-800-665-4358 or 780-608-4600

Mario PrusinaTimes Editor

The blinding weekend snow-storm forced the postponement of several sporting events in and around the Strathmore area.

The Wheatland Kings junior B team was scheduled to play a pair of games this past weekend, including a home game Saturday night against the Rimbey Rock, but the brutal driving conditions forced the game to be postponed.

“It is something that our league does not have a policy on,” said Kings Head Coach and General Manager Doug Murphy on the postponement of games. “I think we’ll push that (issue) at our an-nual general meeting.”

According to Murphy, the trav-eling team can suggest a post-ponement – usually at the dis-cretion of the bus driver, if the weather is too severe. The home team can also call the traveling team and suggest the game be postponed if the conditions are unsafe.

In the case of Saturday’s game, the Kings tried to contact Rim-

bey to suggest a postponement, but the Rock had already de-parted. However, when the team encountered the storm on their own, they turned back.

The Kings were slated to travel to Okotoks on Sunday, but that game was also postponed. In this case, the Kings looked at the AMA Road Condition and the RCMP advisory and called Okotoks to suggest they resched-ule the game. Unfortunately, the home team declined and the Heritage Junior B League had to get involved and they agreed with the postponement.

According to Murphy, the num-ber one concern is the safety of his players and staff.

“Absolutely, we told them we’re not coming – we’re not go-ing to risk our players lives,” said Murphy.

The UFA Bisons triple-A midg-et team was also slated to hit the ice in Calgary at the Acadia Are-na on Saturday evening. How-ever, postponing that game was a much easier procedure for the Bisons.

“Some of the parents contacted

us and said that it was unsafe for them to leave where they lived,” said Bisons General Manager Neil Glionna. “I contacted the manager for the Buffs and told him and he said ‘okay.’

“It was all done within ten min-utes – we contacted the league (president) and told them what we’ve done and he said okay, ‘make sure you get that resched-ule ASAP.’

“I was actually shocked that we were the only game that was cancelled.”

Meanwhile, two of the three teams under the Wheatland Ath-letic Association had leagues games slated for the weekend. The Peewee Braves played on Saturday night, losing 5-1 to Bow Valley in Cochrane, before can-celling their road game in Taber on Sunday. The Bantam Warriors played Friday night, winning 3-1 in Hussar, before postponing Sunday’s game versus the Airdrie Lightning.

The Midget Chiefs schedule was unaffected, as they were not schedule to play this past week-end.

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The Strathmore Rockies are rested after the holiday break and rarin’ to go against the Ed-monton Chimos on Sunday, Jan. 16. This home game, at the Strathmore Family Centre will start at 4:45 p.m.

The Rockies will faceoff against the Chimos for the fifth time this season. Even though the Rock-ies have lost the previous games against the team from the north,

the games have been hard fought and the Rockies are looking to come out on top this time.

“As a team we know what needs to be done in order to win. The Chimos are a good team so we need to come out strong, play a physical game and move the puck well. If those things are strongly executed the rest will come and we should be on the winning side of things,” com-mented Rockies defender Kelsey Webster, in her first year with the team.

The Rockies face a difficult schedule this season, with over 80 per cent of their league games still yet to play in the next couple months.

“The upcoming schedule will be very demanding and require a big commitment, but I think we are going to be ready to com-pete. Our practices in prepara-tion before and after the Christ-mas break have been very high intensity. If we continue to work hard we will be set,” added Web-ster.

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shannon LecLairTimes Reporter

A group of Strathmore resi-dents are looking to find land to be able to build an outdoor year round rink, that will house hock-ey in the winter and lacrosse in the summer. Debbie Mitzner, a longtime Strathmore resident and real estate agent, went before council on Jan. 5 to see if they would be able to allocate a sec-tion of land to build the rink.

“There’s tons of money out there, we believe we can finance it up to 63 per cent and the rest can be raised by corporate and community donations,” said Mitzner.

She said Strathmore is one of the only towns that does not have an outside facility in the area. The land the group is looking at is between the Curling Rink and the Family Centre at the north end of the parking lot. This way there would be Zamboni access and the rink could be used by the

Agricultural Society. If the arena is constructed at the proper size of 85 by 200, it could be used for lacrosse and basketball, among other things. Mitzner said they would like to see it as an outdoor arena so that it can be free for the community to use, similar to the skate park. She clarified that she was not there looking for funding for the project, but instead was only looking for land.

“Nothing that needs to be maintained to a great extent or a cost, said Mitzner.

Councillor Sobol said his con-cern with the location Mitzner had proposed was that it is an area he had in mind for a third covered rink. Councillor Pat Fule asked if there were other areas on the Family Centre grounds they could easily expand to. Chief Ad-ministrative Officer Dwight Stan-ford said they have been discuss-ing putting a rink in between the Family Centre and the Curling rink. He said another area they have been discussing is on the

north side of the curling rink. “Those are about the only two

spots that may be available,” said Stanford.

The space between the Curl-ing Rink and the Family Centre is owned by the Town but to build on the area north of the Curl-ing Rink, the Town would have to work and discuss with the Ag. Society. If a deal could be worked out with the Ag. Society there would be room for both rinks, said Stanford.

“I think it’s a great idea, we just got to find a spot for it,” said So-bol.

There were two gentlemen who were in speaking to coun-cil regarding the same proposal. Mitzner said she was not sure who they were but was will-ing to meet with them and start planning ways to make things happen. Stanford recommended that members of the Ag. Society, Mitzner’s group and the Town get together and start figuring out ways to make it happen.

Residents, Town to work together for new rink

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Tami LemoineStrathmore Electric Ice

The Electric Ice started 2011 off with a bang. On Wednesday, Jan. 5 the team was lucky enough to play in the new Canada Olympic Park facility. They were playing the NW Calgary Octane who they had struggled with earlier in the season. The new facility was not enough inspi-ration for either team as it was apparent that both teams were skating with “turkey legs” and did not have their usual timing and precision. The first period ended with a 2-2 tie but thankfully the wise words of Coach Olson and Weir seemed to light a spark on the team and the Ice started the second period with a little more en-ergy. The Calgary team was not willing to let the girls have an easy win and battled through to the end with Strathmore man-aging to score two goals and come away the victors. Final score 4-2. Goals were scored by Taylor Shpyth, Meghanne Up-tigrove, Rhiece Cordes and Gabi LeMoine.

The next night the team travelled to Red Deer to participate in the annual Friends On Ice tournament. Strathmore was scheduled to play Spruce Grove early

Friday morning but were surprised to see their Zone 2 rivals, the Airdrie Sting, at the arena instead. This late minute sub-stitution was a gift for the Electric Ice as they were able to start the tournament with a confident win and work out their holiday lapses. The final score was 7-4 for Strathmore. Next up later that after-noon, was the host team Red Deer Shock. Strathmore had beaten this team in an ex-hibition game earlier in the year and Red Deer did not want a repeat on their home ice. Red Deer attempted to use their larg-er, physical presence to intimidate our girls but Strathmore used their speed, agility and shooting accuracy to deny the home team the advantage. Despite a sec-ond period rally by Red Deer, the Electric Ice was able to secure their second win of the tournament. Final score was 6-4.

The Strathmore girls were pumped to take on the northern Black Gold League leaders, the Beaumont Wam, on Saturday,

however Mother Nature had something to say about that. Due to the weather Beaumont was unable to make the game and so forfeited their right to compete. Strathmore received an unexpected free pass into the gold medal game on Sunday. This was not how the team had wanted to make the finals but they used the day off to recharge and focus on their team and personal goals.

The Sunday morning final found the Electric Ice charged and ready to play, however, the weather prevented three members of the team from travelling to the game. Despite having only nine play-ers, Strathmore was more than ready to play, as they proved by scoring the first two goals within the first two minutes. Red Deer responded by scoring two and that was to become the pattern for the next 40 minutes. Every time Strathmore scored, Red Deer was able to respond. The deciding factor in the game was definitely the referees. Not that they called penalties that were uncalled for, they only called them against Strathmore. After playing an entire game three players short, Strath-more then had to play 26 minutes (of a 40 minute game) short handed. With abso-lutely nothing left to give, the final score was 8-7 for Red Deer, and the Electric Ice came away with a silver medal. The co-lour of the medal may have been silver but in the minds and hearts of the fami-lies and fans we all know who the real winners were that day. All tournament goals were scored and assisted by the en-tire team of Morgan Elder, Taylor Shpyth, Shae Lane, Payge Bratt, Meghanne Upti-grove, Hannah Olson, Karly Larson, Gabi LeMoine, Darcie Weir and Katie Edel-mann. Our outstanding goalie is Brooke “Wally” McKenzie. The Electric Ice would not be the fantastic team they are without the help of their coaches Rhonda Olson, Jacki Weir, Lana Lane and their wonder-ful, supportive families. Way to go girls - we are so proud of you!!!

Ice win silver medal

UWIERA, RaymondRay passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday, January 9, 2011. Ray was born in Edmonton on

November 20, 1956. He spent his working years as a mechanic and truck driver until his career was cut short early in life by illness. Ray’s life mission was accepting everyone he met unconditionally and didn’t meet anyone he couldn’t have fun with. His warm and compassionate heart of gold will be sorely missed. He is survived by his father, Gerald Uwiera and by his siblings Bill MacDonald, Margaret Cholod and Judy Uwiera. He is also survived by Mary Jean Dolshagen (Niece), Donna Doyle (Niece), Debbie Conn (Niece), Kathryn Doyle (Great-Niece), Garek Conn-Gold (Great Nephew), and Sarah Gold (Great Niece). His mother Alma Jean Uwiera predeceased him. A heart felt thank you goes out to all the staff at the Strathmore Continuing Care. Funeral services will be held Saturday January 15, 2011 at Strathmore United Church at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to the Strathmore District Health Services Continuing Care (200 Brent Blvd., Strathmore AB., T1P 1J9). To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403-934-5666.

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The Strathmore Rusty Spurs went to Laser Quest in Calgary on Dec. 7 for our Christmas Party and had lots of fun!

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A big thank you to the volunteers, firefight-ers, Westmount school staff for opening your

doors to us on Jan.8/9 due to the blizzard.

The volunteer team did a great job!!The kids are still talking about

how much fun it was!

Blackfoot Novice 6A Hockey Team

Thank Youthank yous

Driver/Laborers re-quireD. Must have class 3/air. Contact Craig at 403-533-3838.

experienCeD ToDDLer rooM sTaff requireD. Must have first aid and be certified in childcare. Drop off resumes at the day care. 309 2nd ave. strathmore, ab.

help wanted

Custom feedlot & farming operation looking

for full-time employees

Competitive wages including O.T and other Benefits.

Valid driver’s licence and a good attitude a must. High school

diploma an asset.

Send resumes to:namaka farms inC.

Box 2409, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3Fax (403) 934-6133

help wanted

Looking for cLass 1 driver to hauL grain

LocaLLy Full time,

5 days per week, (home at night).

Benefits. Please fax resume

to 403-934-9397

DRIVER’s WANTED

Permanent Positions available at large farm/

feedlot in the Strath-more area. Positions

include: class 1 driver to haul cattle, grain and fert; Irrigation

Manager to look after pivots; farm equip. op-erator, duties include

seeding, haying, silag-ing and combining;

equip operator/labour. Wages neg, benefits.

Fax 403-934-4594 [email protected]

We are seeking staff who are hard working, conscientious and

self-motivated. Outdoor work and greenhouse work. Duties include, pruning, planting, greenhouse

transplanting, lifting, repetitive tasks, working with plants. Experience and Education in Horticulture an

asset. Must have a vehicle. Wages $8.83/hr .Start Date March 1, 2011. We are located 20 min east of

Calgary in the County of Rockyview. Please fax your resume to Greenview Nurseries

& Tree Farms Corp.403-936-5981, or email info@

greenviewnurseries.ca

help wantedWater well drilling firm requires

laborers for rig work. Will train on site, First Aide, Fall Arrest, H2S

Alive, confined spaces an asset. Class one drivers license

preferred. Please provide abstract.

please call ed 403-934-4271

help wantedWater well drilling firm requires

help for pump installations or rig crew. Confined spaces,

H2S Alive, First Aide an asset. Drivers license required. Please provide abstract.

please call ed 403-934-4271

Job Posting

Administrative AssistantMarigold Library System - Strathmore, Alberta

Marigold Library System is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and mature individual to join its team at the Headquarters office in Strathmore, Alberta. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for managing the administrative and HR functions for the System and supporting the Director in the role of the Executive Secretary to the Board.

Education and Experience Required • Education and Experience Required Post-secondary training in administration, library technology or related industry certification • 3-5 years of office experience • Highly motivated and self-directed, with the ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize and execute tasks • Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Microsoft Office 2010 Applications, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Professional • Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks

Marigold Library System provides cost-effective public library services for over 229,000 residents of south central Alberta through 35 member librar-ies, 15 paperback deposits and a Paperbacks By Mail service. As a member of TRAC (The Regional Automation Consortium), RISE (Rural Information Services initiativE) and TAL (The Alberta Library), Marigold is committed to collaboration and innova-tion.

The position has a 35 hour work week; 7.5 hour days with an Earned Day Off every 15th day after three months of employment. Some evening and weekend work is required. Marigold Library System provides a competitive salary and benefits pack-age.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter, along with three references to: Laura Taylor, Assistant Director Marigold Library System 710 2nd St, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K4 Email: [email protected] Fax: 403.934.5331

Closing date for this position is Monday, January 24, 2011. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

Job PostingConsultation Assistant - Temporary

Marigold Library System - Strathmore, Alberta

Marigold Library System is seeking a highly moti-vated individual to join its team at the Headquarters office in Strathmore, Alberta. The Consultation As-sistant will provide project support services to the Consultants, Assistant Director and Director. The Consultation Assistant is responsible for providing ILS (Integrated Library System) and administrative support to member libraries and headquarters staff, and for maintaining Marigold circulating services and collections.

Education and Experience Required • Post-secondary training in library technology or high school diploma with post-secondary training in Office Administration or other post-secondary training. • 3-5 years of office experience • Proficiency using Microsoft Office 2010 Applications, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Ability to lead and work independently within a team-oriented environment Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks • Ability to professionally present accurate data using a variety of methods • Valid Class 5 driver’s license and the willingness to drive in all safe weather conditions

Marigold Library System provides cost-effective public library services for over 229,000 residents of south central Alberta through 35 member libraries, 15 paperback deposits and a Paperbacks By Mail service. As a member of TRAC (The Regional Automation Consortium), RISE (Rural Information Services initiativE) and TAL (The Alberta Library), Marigold is committed to collaboration and innovation.

This temporary full-time position is for one year with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will work a 35 hour work week with a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter, along with three references to: Laura Taylor, Assistant Director Marigold Library System 710 2nd St, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K4 Email: [email protected] Fax: 403.934.5331

Closing date for this position is Monday, January 24, 2011. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

Heavy Duty Mechanic or 3rd or 4th year

Apprentice for a busy shop in Strathmore.

Fax resume to 403-901-1531

Full & Part Time help required for

housekeeping supervisorMust have experience, up to $16.50/hour.

Please submit resume to 350 Ridge Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5

or fax(403) 901-0016 or call (403) 901-0000 ext 502.

www.byronsmithford.com

In Preparation for our 2011 Building Renovation,

we RequIRe addItIonal staff!

sales Consultants

& seRvICe teChnICIans

Sales experience preferred but not necessary

as we will provide training.

Send your resume to [email protected]

or drop it off at 1040 Westridge Road, Strathmore

help wantedDays inn & suiTes (strath-more), requires full & part time housekeepers. apply in person at the front desk.

help wanted

Strathmore Malanka

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Strathmore Civic CentreCocktails 5 pm Supper 6 pm

Entertainment: Yalenka Ukranian School of Dance, Ukranian Dance

Theatre CalgaryLive Band: Absolute

Tickets: $40 Adult; $10 Youth

Barb Narajiwsky 934-5481Lorraine Leskiw 934-2065

Dinner& Dance

coming events

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WE’RE ALL EARS

Questions? Comments? Story Ideas?Let us know how

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AvAIlABle IMMeDIAtely, fur-nished common area with mi-crowave, bar fridge, & 32” tv. Includes 3 piece bath. $550 a month inc. util. $550 sec. dep. Ph.983-2725 or 921-5082.

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Downtown commercial

spaceapprox 1000 sq

ft ideal for retail. terms negotiable. secure building.

call (403) 934-6605 to view.

Strathmore Commercial/Retail Space

for Lease1500 ft2

Good access to Highway #1. Kitchen

facilites available.403-861-6258 or

403-870-43562-BeDROOM HOuse fOR ReNt on farm south of strathmore. $1100 includes utilities. for more info call 403 901-8241.

CONDO fOR ReNt IN stRAtH-MORe, Parklane Place, 50+. $1100.00/mth + utilities and $1100. D.D. Call 403-888-8312.

Kori-Lynn StepaniuKMortgage Specialist

strathmore

Strathmore & AreaTel: [email protected]

Are you ready to make your move from renting

to owning?

403-934-7331www.abefehrhomes.ca

Starting at $170,900 + GST!Payments as low as $593/month with only 5% down O.A.C.

With the federal government’s “Home Buyers” plan, you can use up to $25,000 in rrSp Savings ($50,000 for a couple) to help pay for your down payment on your first home. you then have 15 years to repay your rrSp.

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A pre-approved mortgage is a great way to know how much you can borrow for your home.

This, in turn, helps you set a price that’s realistic for your financial situation.

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Canyon Creek (Strathmore)www.strathmorerealty.ca

Your Running Realtor

Hayley’s Feature Property

Hayley Poirier 403-934-2001

Rosebud Creek flows through with scenic areas, wildlife.

Home Site serviced with bungalow & garage plus quonset.

Gas Lease revenue.

For more information call Hayley Poirier 403-934-20010

Leo Helfrich 403-923-7776

927.5 Acre Farm

403-561-0037

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Strathmore & AreaTel: 403.333.6070 Fax: [email protected] for an appontment today!

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alberta massage training

Study while you work30 weekS, 8 weekendS of attendance

Classes held at St. Mary’s University College - Calgary

Phone: 403-263-2075Toll Free: 1-877-768-8400

www.albertamassagetraining.comclasses start January 29, 2011

Training

2002 vW JettA tD1, good condition. 264,000km, fully loaded, heated seats. silver. $4700.00, O.B.O. Call 403-616-3570.

FOr sale

vOlUnTeers

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH

SHAW TV IN 2011If you’ve ever thought television

might be an interesting career or hobby - contact us to get involved!

Shaw TV volunteer orientation + training session will be held Saturday, January 15

for placements for the winter/spring 2011 production season.

APPLICATION DEADLINE is Friday January 14.

For the info package: email [email protected] or

ph: 403 539-6711

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Light Construction & Garden Equipment • TrenchingNew & Used Equipment • Sales & Service

Lar-Don RentaLs Ltd.

15 Spruce Lane, Strathmore

Bus: 403-934-3727 Fax: 403-934-3849

Echo Power Equipment

rental equipment

mortgages

Marv Poettcker

“Your Painting Pro”

Painting since 1975

co-alta HoldingsO 403.901.1137C 403.880.3299

Specializing in Repainting (Inside / Outside)

Residential • Light Industrial • Commercial

painting

Professional Directory

PLUMBING

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or Tapscall us fiRst!

403-629-9010

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plumbing

Furnace Replacement • Repairs & MaintenanceAir Conditioning • Certified HVAC Technicians

Plumbing • Duct Cleaning

Our Team aT YOur Service!403.934.4957

furnace & duct

[email protected]

403-934-5139 • fax 403-901-6265

Newborn to KindergartenNEW Before & After School

Licensed & Accredited Charitable Organization

day care

403-934-5707

Greg Wilson153 Orchard Park Road,

Strathmore, AB

mufflers

Whole Home

We make your house a HOME

Specializing in:• Painting

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BLACK EAgLE SERvICESgeneral Contractor / Handyman

403-620-1970Email: [email protected]

general contractors

huxtedWaste Disposal & Port-A-Potties

Serving Strathmore, Drumheller & Areas

403.934.560510B Bayside Place, Strathmore, AB

waste disposal

general contractors


by the day, week or monthfrom Flatdecks to Cargo Trailers

StrathmoreTrailer Rentals

Jeff: 403.804.3070 Jody: 403.999.5937email: [email protected]

117 Orchard Way, Strathmore. AB

trailer rentals

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202, 114 Canal Garden, Strathmore, AB

Renovations, RepaiRs & ConstRuCtion

Basements, Bathrooms, Custom Sheds, Custom Counter Tops & Beyond

Interior & Exterior • Residential & Commercial

FRee estimates

403-629-9010

renovations / repairs

M&M Drilling Co. Ltd

• Water Well Drilling

• Pump Systems: Supply, Install & Repair

• Water Conditioning Equipment

403-934-4271StrathmoreServing the rural Community for 58 yearS

water well drilling

Your Local Realtor with the

Calgary Connection

(403) 265-8887 www.calgarytocountryhomes.ca

Jody Buckle

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Your Local Realtor with the

Calgary Connection

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Jim Buckle

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Canyon Creek (Strathmore)

“Constantly Selling More Real Estate”

Tina Scott 403-901-5388

www.strathmorerealty.ca

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Custom Carpentry & Renovations

Carmon WiebePh. 403.901.0884 c. 403.710.2165

carpentry


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2007 dodgE ram 1500LaramiE Quad Cab 4x4 $23,988

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2006 ChrysLEr PtCruisEr gt ConvErtibLE $9,988

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