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The Strathmore RCMP have added a new tool in its arsenal in the war against drugs.

Thanks to an initiative by Const. Michael C. Fulton of the detachment’s Crime Re-duction Unit, the Strathmore RCMP now has a Drug Tip Line.

Launched on April 24, the Drug Tip Line is an anonymous service for callers to leave voice messages with any infor-mation they have about drugs and drug-related crimes.

“It’s like Crime Stoppers but the tips go straight to the investigators,” said Fulton.

“We want to be proactive, not reactive, in the war against drugs.”

Const. Fulton hopes the new Drug Tip Line will make people more comfortable about helping the RCMP in the fight against drugs and drug trafficking.

All tips to the Drug Line will be inves-tigated, and the information will be used for both current and future drug related cases.

Airdrie is the only other city in the RCMP Calgary hub that has such a Crime Reduction Unit.

Airdrie RCMP Const. Robert Frizzell said the Airdrie Drug Tip Line, which launched six months ago, has had “great success.”

“Drug traffic information has a short shelf life. With the Drug Tip Line, we can expedite our response. We can get search warrants and do surveillance a lot quick-er,” said Frizzell.

The number of tips to the Airdrie Drug Tip Line is difficult to estimate as some tips come from repeat callers.

While some callers are repeat anony-mous informants, said Frizzell, a “signifi-cant number” of others volunteer to form partnerships with the RCMP.

“In that case, they provide multiple pieces of information over a longer period of time.”

Strathmore is on a drug pipeline that probably originates in Calgary, said Const. Fulton.

“The major suppliers of drugs are usu-ally from the big towns.”

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The ecstasy overdose death last June of John Hermann, 15, hit close to home for Strathmore resident Cody Oslanski, 14. Oslanski was at the skateboard park that day.

“I’m the one that called 911,” said Oslanski.

“Cory was really touched by what happened,” said his mother Karen. “For a while he avoided the skate-board park, but he is back now.”

Today there are still memorials to John Hermann spray painted on the walls of the Strathmore skateboard park. One memorial says “By Jon, RIP.”

Another memorial is signed “dad.”The Strathmore RCMP Drug Tip Line

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Students at Strathmore High School had a chance to meet with uniformed industry pro-fessionals, such as the fire department, RCmP and many more on April 25. The stu-dents were able to ask ques-tions, and find out more about whichever industry interested them at the Uniform Fair.

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Support has been flowing in since news broke of a fire that gutted the Ar-rowwood School on April 20. Since the fire classes have been held at the Arrow-wood Community Centre.

“It was quite devastating,” said Princi-pal Jody Beagle.

“From the outside it looks pretty good, but they’re actually having to gut the en-tire inside of it. They’re not able to sal-vage very much at all. They figure what was in the basement, inside of kind of a cement kind of vaulted room, and basi-cally it’s all our Christmas concert things.”

There is an older section of the school built in 1959, and a newer section built in the ‘60s with double doors separating them. The fire burned up to the double doors, destroying the office and foyer, and after the double doors it’s the smoke damage and carcinogen that caused the

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in from all over, and here in Strathmore people are encouraged to help out as well.

The news hit a little close to home for former teacher Treena Wade. Wade has a number of friends who are teachers that have worked at the school, including one who is a former principal of the school.

“I’ve worked in the education field for a number of years, so obviously I know how much of a need there is and what is required in the daily operation of a class-room. It was a relatively simple thing that a person could do in order to help out,” said Wade.

Wade has spoken to the King Eddy and Strathmore Pawn and Collectables to be locations where people can donate items for the school.

Beagle said some of the specific items the schools are looking for now are bookshelves and mini filing cabinets. They are also looking for chairs for the reading centres, and area rugs in good condition, which can be used for Grades 1-4 students. Educational games and mini white boards, like the ones that can be bought at the dollar store are other items needed, and of course books.

“Always books, trying to fill up a whole library again in a school on top of classroom libraries that most teachers had anywhere up to 500 different books in their classrooms for kids to pull from, because we have quite an extensive reading program,” said Beagle.

“Honestly the private ECS is one that could really use donations as well of gently used toys, little play centres and things like that. They could sure use that because they have lost everything inside their kindergarten.”

“People have been amazing, all the way from Regina to Calgary to Medicine Hat kinds of three points and everything in the middle. We’ve gotten lots of bind-ers and pens and pencils for the kids. They’re established again which is won-derful.”

The Calgary Catholic School Board do-nated six portable trailers to Arrowwood, with the first one arriving May 1. Within the next three weeks the students should be moving into the portable classrooms. It’s expected that it may take until Nov. 1 before the students can more into the new building.

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A vote was called at the Annual Gen-eral Meeting of the Strathmore Rural Firefighting Association, held on April 26. The vote, which was to split the As-sociation into two entities, had all hands go up in the affirmative.

Previously Strathmore Rural Fire Asso-ciation and the Carseland Fire Associa-tion were governed by the same board. While the two will still work together on mutual aid agreements, the goal is for them to longer be governed by the same board.

“As board members we all feel that the separation is a very good idea, it has been a long time coming. We have dealt with problems too long. We have dealt with personalities and issues and other things that are inherent in one en-tity looking after two services,” said Lou Delgado, Association President.

“In my opinion we have had some pretty big problems over the years, I’ve seen some gong shows around here, but we have always got along. But now we have a pretty big problem and it seems to me pretty unsolvable,” confirmed Board member Dale Hanson, board member for 20 years. “I think it is a three part problem.”

Outlined first were the financial issues for the association. Forty per cent of the funding was unilaterally cut back, dis-rupting the Association’s business plan. They fundraise and work casinos just to make ends meet.

Secondly, in the last few years, the firefighters have had never-ending per-sonality conflicts. Hanson said dealing with personality problems had been dif-

ficult for the board. He reminded mem-bers why they decided to be involved with firefighting and asked that they re-tain that focus.

Personality problems are not new to any workplace. Where there are differ-ent people there are always differing opinions and conflicts to deal with.

In a study done by Josephine Pizzino (2002), she showed that 69 per cent of Canadians had experienced verbal ag-gression in the workplace. It is aggra-vated by high stress levels, feelings of unfair treatment, financial pressures and budget cuts, downsizing and pressures for greater productivity. It leads to low morale and a disorganized viability. A report by Coombs and Halladay done in 2004 found that unaddressed aggressive communication in the workplace often leads to more serious forms of aggres-sion. Delgado said it was time to deal with the problem.

The third problem was getting board members out to meetings. Hanson sug-gested that in his opinion, the service had become too big for the association to run.

The board members are also volun-teers and have to be rural ratepayers;

and they are largely farmers, who have to meet around the needs of agricultural demands. Delgado hopes the split will encourage new members to come for-ward and be involved, while shortening the distance to meetings for both new Associations. Delgado thinks having a central focal point for each service will improve things as well.

“I think we will have a board that is more locally oriented and more in tune with the local needs and pressures and members desires,” said Delgado about splitting the board.

Delgado was voted interim President at the meeting, with Vice Chair Harold Bartelen and Secretary Jennifer Thorne. The Association will have some challeng-es to deal with prior to the split, such as how to deal with funding, division of equipment, liability issues and resolving contracts with the County of Wheatland. The decision for splitting the Associa-tion and fire departments will be tabled to the May 1 County of Wheatland coun-cil meeting and members hoped to have the issue completed by July 1, 2012. The decision rests with County councillors, as the fire departments have to operate under the county mandates.

Friction causes fire splitLou Delgado pre-pares member-ship for Annual General meeting of the Strathmore/Carseland Fire Association held on April 26 at the Strathmore Rural Fire hall.

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Newly elected MLA Jason Hale was at the Strathmore Sta-tion on April 28 to meet with his new constituents.

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The following application for development has been conditionally approved by the Town of Strathmore, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board:

Application: 12/D-070Civic Address: 207, 5 Bayside PlaceLegal Description: Unit 2, Plan 061 3140Development: Small Animal Breeding and Boarding Establishment (Doggie Daycare)

The above noted file can be viewed at the Town Office during regular business hours. The permit is scheduled for issue fifteen days after the date of this publication provided no appeals are filed prior to the appeal deadline. Any person wishing to appeal this decision may do so by completing and submitting an appeal form, with the appeal fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) to the Town of Strathmore, addressed to: Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Town of Strathmore, 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1.

Date of Publication: May 3, 2012 Deadline for Appeal: May 17, 2012

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locAl tAlent AnD VenDoRs WAnteD FoR cAnADA DAY!The Town of Strathmore is extending an invitation to locals who would like to showcase their talent at our annual Canada Day in the park. We are also inviting local food vendors to set up and sell food for the day. Please contact the Town Office and ask for Jennifer if you have an interest in this.

council HigHligHts - ApRil 18, 2012· Councillor Rempel presented Strathmore Meals on Wheels with the Citizen of the Month Award for April 2012.· Council scheduled a Public Hearing for May 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in regards to Bylaw #12-08 Edgefield AG to CHWY.· Council gave first reading to Bylaw #12-08 Edgefield AG to CHWY.· Council gave second, third and final reading to Borrowing Bylaw #12-05.· Council gave first, second, third and final reading to Bylaw #12-04 – 2012 Millrate Bylaw.· Council awarded the Wildflower Reservoir and Pump Station Construction tender to Graham Infrastructure for an amount not to exceed $6,474,084.00 excluding GST, and that the Mayor and CAO be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the Town.· Council proclaimed April 15-21, 2012 as National Volunteer Week in Strathmore.

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The Town of Strathmore honors new Canadian Citizens at our Canada Day Celebrations.

If you are a new Canadian Citizen, living in Strathmore, and are planning to be in town of

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The Town of Strathmore is presently seeking volunteers to serve on the following Board:

names Advisory committee1, 2, or 3 year terms, choice of applicant

Volunteer applications are available at the Town Office from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm weekdays. Please forward your application or inquiries to:

Jennifer Sawatzky, Municipal ClerkTown of Strathmore, 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1

Telephone: 934-3133 Fax: 934-4713

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The Town of Strathmore would like to pass along thanks to the many volunteers who built and maintained the outdoor skating areas in Aspen

Creek and Cambridge glen this past winter. This was a great example of community member’s working to provide recreational fun for their fellow

residents. These initiatives are a big benefit to our town and really help develop stronger communities!

We hope this becomes an annual event!

Cambridge Glen volunteers and sponsors:Glen Shaw, Christine Shaw, Adam West, Nicki West, Trevor Nakucyj, Jay Bo-gusky, John Sylva and Ry Dan. The town of Strathmore Fire Dept., Strathmore

Elks Club and the Strathmore Lions.

Aspen Creek volunteers and sponsors:The Grant family, the Krahenbil’s, the Eitzen’s, the Hayes’s, the Sevcik’s

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On any given day most, if not all, of the computers at the Strathmore Municipal Library are in use. Desmond Berthelot (left), Riley Duthie, Anthony Brandt and Dylan Duthie were checking out some of the new games available to them.

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In early April an announcement was made in Ottawa that affects libraries and community centres across the country.

The federal government announced on April 6 that they are cutting fund-ing for the Community Access Program (CAP). The announcement will have a direct impact on Marigold member li-braries.

“The CAP fund has allowed us to maintain technology standards so that no member library falls behind with their computer infrastructure. CAP en-ables Marigold to efficiently support a robust IT network,” said Michelle Toombs, Director of the Marigold Li-brary System.

“This current technology infrastruc-ture is very much needed and used by people who live in the Marigold area. They use the computers at the library to find information, to study and take ex-ams, to search for jobs and work on skill development, to research health and wellness, to fill out government forms, and much more. Having access to great library service with current technology, helps individuals succeed and commu-nities to be sustainable.”

Last year the Strathmore Library used CAP funding specifically to purchase two brand new computers. The previ-ous year the funding was used to par-tially purchase the assisted workstation.

“CAP funding for us, and for other libraries in Marigold, was a technol-ogy purchasing line really,” said Jesse Traquair, Director of Library Services with the Strathmore Municipal Library.

CAP was first brought into place in 1995 to help provide Canadians with Internet access. The economy is being partly blamed for the cut, and Industry Canada feels the service is no longer required. According to Statistics Canada fewer than 54 per cent of households in the lowest income bracket, $30,000 or less, have Internet access at home, which is where libraries come into play.

“We’re here to help the people who need help and when funding is cut it makes it difficult to help those people,” said Carmen Lefebvre, Assistant Direc-tor of Library Services with the Strath-more Municipal Library.

“I think essentially what the govern-ment was thinking was (the) Statistics Canada Internet use survey in 2010

came out and said that 79 per cent of Canadian households have Internet ac-cess. But I think what they didn’t really take into account (is) 21 per cent of Canadians don’t have access, that’s mil-lions of people.

“So who is going to look after those 21 per cent, and also still out of those 79 per cent of Canadian households how may of those people are still on dial-up Internet access. I think that’s something the government hasn’t really thought about.”

With everything being online, includ-ing unemployment applications, los-ing the ability to go to your local CAP centre to access the Internet could be detrimental to many. Without Internet at home, there needs to be a facility that can provide it to you.

“If Canada is supposed to be an eco-nomically competitive country, and if all of this is based on technology, then cut-ting out a full fifth of your population from that technology is a ridiculously shortsighted action,” said Traquair.

The Strathmore Library has seen steady use of their computers, and on any given day all the computers are being used, whether it’s students com-pleting homework or adults browsing, or grandparents connecting with their grandchildren. Without CAP funding it is going to be a struggle to replace and maintain computer equipment, which can often wear out quickly.

The CAP Youth Initiative funding is not being affected. That is the funding where they received the grant to bring in CAP coordinator Jessie Bach, who taught the technology classes earlier this year. The hope is to apply again for a CAP Youth Initiative because of the success of the previous program. It was a huge success and it’s one thing that shows that type of CAP funding is ben-eficial, said Lefebvre.

“It was a very sad day when I heard that Ottawa decided to cut CAP fund-ing. I understand times are tough, but I think this is going to affect quite a few people,” said Lefebvre.

“The best thing we can say to the community is, if they believe that Ot-tawa should maybe reinstate CAP fund-ing they need to speak to their local MP (Kevin Sorenson) and let them know how important this funding was and how important it still is and maybe Ot-tawa should consider reinstating this funding.”

Ottawa funding cut affects Strathmore, Wheatland County

Town of STraThmore Where Quality of Life is A Way of Life

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: BY-LAW # 12-08The proposed Bylaw # 12-08 proposes to:

To change the land use designation for a portion of SW ¼ 13-24-25 W4M (+/- 20.90 hectares or 51.64 acres) within the Town of Strathmore from AG – Agriculture Gener-al District to CHWY – Highway Commercial District (+/- 18.37 hectares or 45.39 acres) and P1 – Public Service District (+/- 2.53 hectares or 6.25 acres) as shown below.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected by the public during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday at the Town Office (680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB), or can be found on the Town website (www.strathmore.ca). Please contact the Town Office if you would like an opportunity to review and provide input on the proposed amendments prior to the Public Hearing.

The Public Hearing will be held at the Council Chambers, Strathmore Municipal Building, 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore Alberta on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, commencing at 7:30 pm with procedures in accordance with the Town of Strathmore Council Procedural Bylaw #07-11 and amendments thereto.

Any person or group of persons, or person acting on his or their behalf, who claims to be affected by any or all of the proposed bylaws may present suggestions or concerns by making a submission to the public hearing.

Written submissions to the Public Hearing or the name of any person wishing to make an oral presentation at the Public Hearing must be received by the Plan-ning and Development Department prior to 12:00 noon on Friday May 11th, 2012 as outlined in Bylaw #07-11 and amendments thereto. If your written submission is not received by this time, please provide fifteen (15) copies for distribution at the Public Hearing. Each person wishing to address Council at the Public Hearing shall com-plete their verbal presentation within five minutes.

Please note that written submissions will become public documents once submitted to the Town, unless otherwise requested.

Brad BevillSupervisor of Planning and Development

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Early childhood development is ev-eryone’s business, and Strathmore and area took its first steps to make use of the findings of an Alberta Education-funded program tracking the develop-ment of children aged 0-5 years.

Approximately 20 parents, com-munity members, childhood service providers and teachers met for a pre-sentation by Donna Cushman, the southern Alberta Community Develop-ment Coordinator for the Early Child Development Mapping Project Alberta (ECMap) at the Civic Centre Tuesday, April 24.

ECMap collected the results of Early Development Instrument (EDI) assess-ments done by Golden Hills and Christ the Redeemer School Division Kinder-garten teachers of their students, as well as socio-economic information from census data and inventories of resources for services, programs and facilities available for families with young children.

“According to the findings across the province, 25 per cent of the chil-dren assessed have great difficulty in at least one developmental area,” said Cushman.

The five developmental areas as-sessed include physical health and wellbeing, social competence, emo-

tional maturity, language and thinking skills, and communication skills and general knowledge.

The goal of the project is to iden-tify what areas children are having difficulty in and then find ways to ad-dress and if possible alleviate those challenges for the children and their families.

In addition to explaining the pro-gram, the meeting established a coali-tion, which can then access the data compiled by the ECMap. The coalition will be divided into two sub-commu-nities: one made up of Strathmore, Carseland, Gleichen and Cluny, and the other comprising Rockyford, Stan-dard, and Hussar.

Keeping mom in mindThe annual Mother’s Day Market was held at the Civic Centre on April 28. There were plenty of gifts available for mom, from flower arrange-ments, to crafty kitchen essentials and of course jewellery.

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Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.

53 or younger as of March 31, 2012

What does this mean for you?

Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising.

On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*

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The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing**

The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.

Kevin SorenSon, M.P., CrowfootParliamentary Report

On February 16, 2012, our Conserva-tive Government introduced Bill C-31, the Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act. Bill C-31 will restore integ-rity to our asylum system by making Canada’s refugee determination process faster and fairer, resulting in faster pro-tection for legitimate refugees and fast-er removal for bogus claimants.

Canada has a well-deserved interna-tional reputation for having the most generous and fair immigration system in the world. Canada provides protec-tion to more than one in 10 refugees

resettled each year worldwide, more than any other developed country in the world. But, the fact is that Canada’s asylum system is vulnerable to abuse.

There are countless stories in the me-dia on an almost daily basis of bogus refugees, serious criminals, and those who have committed crimes against humanity trying to take advantage of Canada’s generous asylum system. This abuse wastes limited resources on bo-gus claims while legitimate refugees have to wait in the queue behind them. It also undermines public confidence in our immigration system.

Canadians are generous and wel-coming, but we have no tolerance for

those who refuse to play by the rules and abuse our generosity. The current flawed refugee system has made Canada a target for those who are all too happy to take advantage of us. As a result, too many taxpayer dollars are being spent on people who are not fleeing genuine persecution, but seek to exploit Cana-da’s generous asylum system to receive lucrative taxpayer-funded health care, welfare, and other social benefits.

The facts speak for themselves. For example, in 2011, Canada received more refugee claims from the democratic and human rights-respecting countries of the European Union, than from Africa or Asia. In fact, last year alone, a quar-

ter of all refugee claims were made by European Union nationals.

Once these bogus claimants land in Canada, most of them are eligible for a generous range of taxpayer-funded so-cial services and benefits within days of arrival. They can then receive benefits for years as they wait for their refugee claims to be heard under the current slow system. Virtually all of the refu-gee claims by Europeans are eventually withdrawn, abandoned or rejected. In fact, in many cases, the refugee claim-ants themselves eventually decide to return to their country of alleged per-secution.

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His name was Dave, and he was my best friend growing up in Canmore. All through the elemen-tary years, we rode bikes, played football, and read comics. It was the early 70’s, a time when it was great to be a kid in the mountains. It was a time of GI Joes, Major Matt Mason, and super heroes.

The odds were stacked against Dave at the start of junior high. He had become a bit chubby, had to get glasses, and worst of all, he was the principal’s son. We muddled through the start of junior high, and remained relatively unscathed. I knew what it was like to get called names. Like Dave, I got good grades, and typically the tougher and older kids let us know we weren’t cool.

However we stuck together, and with my brother and a few other pals, we managed to dodge the worst of it. It helped that I was miner’s kid, be-cause the kids of miners, saw that as a thing that somehow bonded us.

Grade 8 came along, and unfortunately it became more important to all of us to try to be accepted, and to be as cool as possible. I never saw it com-ing, and when it did, it pulled me in too fast.

One day in my favourite teacher’s English class, some of the cool kids quietly got together, and wrote up a very fancy sounding document, con-cerning Dave.

Basically, it stated that our Grade 8 English class did not accept Dave as a fellow classmate, and that from now on, he was not wanted.

This “contract” was silently passed around from person to person to be signed by everyone, and it eventually came to me! I had just started to be-come successful in sports, and other things that had made me become more “popular.”

All eyes were on me, to see what I would do. To my regret, I signed it too. Even now, 38 years later … I regret it deeply.

I didn’t expect what would happen, but one of the meaner, “cool” girls gave it to Dave before class was over! He read it all, and the impact of this was written all over his face.

In fact, he rushed out of the classroom, dropping this “document.” My teacher picked it up, read it, and with rage on his face, tore us apart with his words. I realized that most of his looks settled on me, and it made me wish I could be invisible. He even kept us after the bell, knowing we’d be late for the next class. He was going to ensure we knew how he felt about us. I had lost the respect of my favourite teacher, and all because I was too scared to do the right thing. I didn’t have to stand up to them. All I had to do was pass it on without signing it, but I didn’t.

As soon as I could, I found Dave and apologized, vowing I’d never do anything like that again. No one else said sorry, and Dave and I had to endure more names for awhile. As junior high melted into high school, I had mended our friendship, and something great happened for Dave. He worked out, lost some weight, and developed confidence, matched with a sharp sense of humour. We were co-captains of our high school basketball team, and Dave even set his sights on Military College at Royal Roads. There he would continue studying, and playing for their college team.

In September of 1979, he was driving his mo-torcycle through an intersection. A speeding truck with six people in the cab ran a red light, smashing into Dave. His injuries were serious, and he was in a coma for about 10 days. When we were told he was conscious, my brother, a couple of friends and I, drove straight from the University of Calgary to get to Victoria. We had to see him. What we saw was a shock. Dave was much more frail than we expected, and he was quietly talking to me about looking for my lost dog.

“Rusty” had disappeared when we were in Grade 9, and I never found him. Dave was trapped back in a simpler time. He would never be the same. The brain injury changed everything for him. His short term memory was ruined, and he could not retain any knowledge he studied, after that brain injury. The confident, wise cracking teen had been reduced to a quiet and fearful shell. As time went on, he discovered he couldn’t keep up at college, and he was given an honourable discharge from the Military College.

Many years have passed, and Dave now lives in Montreal. We drifted apart, and I only got to see him once 15 years ago when he came out for a brief visit. He was very thin, weak, and cautious of things he said. The easy laugh was gone, and I felt (as I’m sure he did), that we were more like strangers.

Looking back now, I realize how fragile friend-ships and lives are. Both can be destroyed care-lessly. We reminisced, but there seemed to be many things missing. I had to know if he remembered that day in Grade 8. He said he barely remembered it, and not to worry … it was in the past. I agreed, for him, because deep down I knew that I would never be that lucky. He deserved to forget that mo-ment when friends betrayed him. My punishment is to never forget, and every now and then, like in this column, I get to re-live it. My saving grace, is that ironically, Grade 8 led me to work hard to try and become a better person. As a teacher, I have worked hard to watch out for kids being bullied … to protect them. I hope the rest of Dave’s life is kind to him … he deserves it.

One moment of thoughtlessness

Continued from Page 8These claims are, by any definition, bogus. And these bo-

gus refugee claims from Europe cost Canadian taxpayers more than $170 million per year.

Canadians have given our Conservative Government a strong mandate to improve Canada’s immigration system. Bill C-31 will help our Government put a stop to those who seek to abuse our generosity. This bill will save Canadian taxpay-ers $1.65 billion over five years. It will give protection to genuine refugees in a more timely manner, while allowing us to remove bogus claimants who cheat the system and abuse our generosity more quickly. That is in the best interest of Canada, and of genuine refugees themselves.

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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Letters to the editor

To the EditorMuch has been written about the election and as is

the norm, everyone has 6/6 vision looking to the rear.One suggestion is that the polls were wrong. Some

opined that the “bozo” remarks by two candidates destroyed the Wildrose’s chances. Others, including Danielle Smith, mused that the policies of the Wil-drose were rejected and a few even dared to suggest that Albertans were satisfied with the status quo. Stra-tegic voting by Liberals was also a much-discussed topic. Let’s examine these suggestions.

The polls were not wrong. There were enough in-dependent, professional firms coming up with similar results to confidently conclude that the polls were generally accurate at the time they were taken. The polls had the Wildrose ahead by as much as 14 per-centage points two weeks before the election. It was widely accepted that Danielle Smith shone in the televised debate. So what happened?

One must reflect on how quickly Wildrose sup-port blossomed. From about 25% support, the party climbed to the mid 40’s in a few weeks. This was the result, in part, from the do-nothing committee pay-outs that Redford handled with jaw-dropping incom-petency.

Add to this the land-use issues, where she again showed a surprisingly out-of-touch flair for the con-cerns of rural residents. The botching of the health care enquiry, in which she refused to examine accu-sations of firing and intimidation, indicated that she was succumbing to the pressure of the establishment. Then there was Alberta’s fifth straight deficit, spend-ing promises in the billions, the disparaging remarks directed at the very ill Ralph Klein and, in total, we had the makings of a resounding rejection of the Stel-mach/Redford regime.

As indicated however, some 20 per cent of the sup-port revealed in the polls came within two weeks. Such support is real at the time, but it is fragile and it takes very little to for the bubble to burst and burst it did. The “bozo” remarks were certainly the start, but by themselves, hardly constituted fatal blows.

It did put Smith on the defensive, as did her climate

change remark and the so-called firewall initiatives such as a provincial police force and an Alberta Pen-sion Plan. Explained, these are reasonable topics to consider. However, for a concerted and well-planned attack, they were sufficient fodder – and attack the P.C.s did.

The single fundamental mistake that the Wildrose Party committed was not to fight fire with fire – to not attack when attacked. They allowed simple sug-gestions such as a police force similar to Ontario and Quebec to sound scary – they allowed the P. C.s to paint the party as radical. This is ironic in that Smith and the party have gone out of their way to ensure that the party cast a centralist image. This was de-stroyed in barely a week of unchallenged attack ads.

Strategic voting seemed on the surface to be a fac-tor. The Liberal Party received 251,158 votes in 2008. In 2012, with a much higher turnout, they dropped to 127,645. They fell from 26 per cent to 10 per cent of total votes. Given that there was only a 10 per cent spread between P.C. and Wildrose support (44 per cent to 34 per cent), there is no doubt that the switch of Liberal support was enough in itself to keep Red-ford in power.

I do have a problem, however, with suggesting that this was all “strategic” voting. Redford has bent over backwards in catering to special interest groups. Her obsession with spending, deficits and debt is the an-swer to every socialist’s dream. You know we have a problem when the leader of the NDP criticizes the spending commitments of a P.C. party.

The Wildrose Alliance dropped “Alliance” from their name. Perhaps it is time for the Progressive Con-servative party to amalgamate with the Liberals (and perhaps the NDP) and in doing so drop the word “Conservative” from their description.

There is nothing remotely conservative about the government we just elected.

Your comments and suggestions are appreciated: [email protected].

Don Weisbeck,Brooks

The polls were accurate

To the EditorThere is a political deficiency in Wheatland County

that I find hard to understand. Based on about 17 years of living and working in the region as an ir-rigation and water management journalist, I’m curi-ous about why there is so little attention paid by any County, town and village elected officials to the activities, policies and partnerships of the Western Irrigation District (WID).

Attempts by the WID staff and board to improve this situation are often rebuffed; which I will say is no excuse to not try harder. This is a situation that developed over the region’s history, but it is defi-nitely time to change it.

I have wondered about this during all my years of working with the WID. I have asked individual elect-ed officials and staff members of various municipal governments, including the County, why the work of the WID is so off the radar of our municipalities. Mostly the response fluttered around the sense that the WID has no impact on municipal decisions or issues. Seriously?

Now that water is higher on the political radar this may be changing and here is why. The WID is the steward of the oldest water license on the Bow River. Its job is to deliver water through a large, expensive canal system to the people who use it in the afore-mentioned municipal jurisdictions.

The WID is a not-for-profit water management sys-tem run by a staff of around 35 and a board of direc-tors elected by WID members who are exclusively ir-rigation farmers. They are the only local organization

that has the power through legislation to share water in the region. If you need water or expect to discard water within the boundaries of the WID, you better go talk to them first.

For my part, I’ve watched the WID make far greater strides toward working with the greater region’s en-vironmental protection organizations and provincial and federal governments than anyone else in Wheat-land County. It is the one organization that focuses on environmental protection and enhancement with large successes realized through multi-stakeholder projects. It is also a generous supporter of environ-mental initiatives within its boundaries.

Don’t get me wrong; it is in the best interests of the WID to be a force of environmental protection and enhancement. The only way the WID will sur-vive is if the Bow River survives and the only way that can happen is through making changes to the way humans treat the river. But, as far as I’m con-cerned, why the WID is adamant about protecting our river system is irrelevant as long as they accom-plish that goal.

Now that I no longer live or work in the region, I can say this, “It is a very foolish attitude that exists in the minds of municipal leaders within the bound-aries of any irrigation district if they do not have a firm handle on the activities, policies and projects of their irrigation district. You are shooting yourself in the foot.”

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travelling, but recently of Rockyford

Leaving out the WID?

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I would like to thank everyone who voted for me and for the Wildrose Party in the recent provincial election. I would also like to recognize the other candidates who ran in this constituency. Win or lose, they represent the essence of our democratic process.

My role as your new MLA means that I will work on everyone’s behalf, whether you voted for me or not. Please feel free to contact me as needed, as I want to get to know you and to understand the message you want me to take to Edmonton.

I appreciate it was a good news / bad news story from a Wildrose perspective. There are a number of lessons to be learned and we as a Party will continue to believe in grassroots democracy and that won’t change.

My success comes from hard work and a sincere desire to be the best MLA the Strathmore-Brooks Constituency has ever had. Without the team of people who worked tirelessly on my/our behalf, I am sure the outcome could have been different.

The major issues, which you told me, are important focus on Health Care, Senior’s Care, Education, Property Rights, Energy, Municipal Affairs and Infrastructure. If you feel I have missed what is important to you, please email or phone me. I will be sure to share this with the Wildrose Caucus when we meet in Edmonton.

I am excited because the next four years will only make me and the Party stronger, wiser and better able to listen and communicate in the Legislature what is important to you and to all Albertans.

On behalf of my wife Maggie and my son’s Levi and Blu, I want to thank everyone who supported me. I pledge my time, my sweat and my passion for a better life for your family and mine.

Jason Hale, your new MLA, Strathmore-Brooks


To the EditorOn April 19, the Town of Strathmore and

H&H Huxted Enterprises signed a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding. In this Memorandum of Understanding, Huxted will be taking over the day to day opera-tions of the recycling yard. Now, for the first five years of Huxted looking after the operations, there will be NO cost to the Town of Strathmore, or in other words, to the tax payers of Strathmore. The last five years we will be paying Huxted $100,000 per year, or a total of $500,000, a half mil-lion dollars.

Currently the day-to-day operation of the recycling yard costs the tax payers $160,000 per year, or for the next 10 years is $1,600,000 not counting any added infla-tion for added wages, breakage and so on.

So let’s do the math here folks: if the Town of Strathmore was to continue the operation of the recycling yard it would cost the tax payers; 1 million, six hundred thousand dollars, minimum, over the next ten years. But by turning same over to

Huxted it will cost the tax payers five hun-dred dollars for the next 10 years, a savings to the tax payers of one million, one hun-dred thousand dollars – now that’s what I call being fiscally responsible.

So at this time I would like to personally thank Steve Grajczyk, our current Mayor, and all the town councillors for a job “well done.”

But not just for this current negotiation, but also for many other decisions that they have made for the well being of the town. Sometimes we forget the hard work that goes into running a town, the late night meetings, various other functions and committee meetings the mayor and vari-ous council members attend. They are all dedicated to seeing the town of Strathmore thrive, progress, and move forward so that our children and grandchildren will have a safe and desirable place to live.

Hats off to the mayor and council for a job well done.

Dennis GroenhofStrathmore

Thank you mayor and council

To the EditorMP Kevin Sorenson is acting recklessly,

putting his community members’ health at risk. He is supporting legislation that will reduce food safety oversight and make major cuts to the Canadian Food Inspec-tion Agency (CFIA).

Canadians remember the devastating impact on many families from deaths caused by the Listeriosis outbreaks. We know that more needs to be done to protect consumers, but in a callous and misguided move the Conservatives are making the problem worse. They have de-cided to cut food inspectors and eliminate programs designed to proactively identify unsafe meat and other food products.

Bowing to industry pressure, Conserva-tives are also eliminating enforcement of

product labelling in spite of widespread violations. Consumers will now be re-sponsible for determining whether com-panies’ claims about nutritional informa-tion, such as levels of cholesterol, sodium and sugar, are true. For those with serious health conditions like peanut allergies or diabetes, false claims could prove deadly.

Waiting for Canadians to get sick is not a food safety strategy.

Liberals are opposing these cuts be-cause Canadians deserve to know that food they buy at the grocery store is safe and that manufacturers’ health claims are true. I encourage Mr. Sorenson to reverse his reckless position and put Canadians’ health first.

Frank Valeriote, MPLiberal Party Critic for Agriculture

Reckless with our health

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To the EditorAlison Redford, in her acceptance

speech after last week’s Provincial Elec-tion, acknowledged she is now the Pre-mier of the richest Province in Canada, and looks forward to keeping it that way.

However, does she know what pittance the workers at the voting stations work for? Some of the workers at the Strath-more polling stations worked 16-17 hours or more - straight through from 8 a.m. to

midnight and beyond - without a break, for $200. Because there was a Senate Vote, an additional $65 will be paid! No consid-eration was given to workers who had to get up at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, to go to their regular job.

No wonder Elections Alberta, has a tough time getting workers for election duty.

John GodsmanStrathmore

Tough luck for voting station workers

To the EditorIt has been a privilege to be your rep-

resentative over the last four years and I want to thank the residents of the Strath-more-Brooks constituency for that oppor-tunity. During this time there have been many opportunities to learn from indi-viduals involved in the various sectors of business, health care, education, munici-pal government and community service. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

and helping to build the strong relation-ships that are important to the success of our communities.

Wanda and I appreciate the many calls and messages that have come our way over the last week or so which have ac-knowledged the partnerships we have valued being a part of. We look forward to our paths crossing in the future.

Sincerely,Arno Doerksen

It has been an honour

To the EditorHabitually breastfeeding mothers hide

themselves in corners and rooms to avoid public scorn and humiliation. For exam-ple, a woman was breastfeeding her baby at a public pool when she was asked to remove herself to the change room.

When she questioned the rationale for this request, the staff member cited that her breastfeeding was in violation of health and safety codes. Would the mother have been subjected to the same discredit if she had been bottle feeding her baby? As for the violation of health and safety codes, are the numerous patrons who urinate in the public pool not more of-fensive? If women who bare their breasts for lingerie commercials are praised, then why are breastfeeding mothers scruti-nized? After all, the motive for breastfeed-ing is not driven by the desire to make the public uncomfortable, but rather to nurture a baby.

There are many benefits of breastfeed-ing, prompting the World Health Orga-nization to recommend exclusive breast-feeding for the first six months, and continued breastfeeding for two years and beyond! Benefits include:

• Infant: Decreased risk of illness from viruses, infections, and allergies. Poten-tial for improved cognitive development. Reduced risk of obesity and diabetes. Lowered risk of Sudden Infant Death Syn-drome.

• Mother: Lowered risk of breast and ovarian cancers. Potential for decreased risk of post partum depression. Decreased incidence of Type II Diabetes.

• Family: Decreased costs related to in-fant formula, hospital visits, and medica-tions.

• Society: Decreased socio-economic costs related to emergency room visits, hospital admissions, and use of auxiliary services.

While I do believe feeding decisions should be based on what works best for the family, whether it be bottle or breast, I ask that the community support families in their decision. I challenge local busi-nesses to adopt a breastfeeding friendly environment and provide support for Strathmore’s mothers.

Sincerely, Natasha Lausen

Strathmore

Natural way to feed a child applauded

Students participated in the 30-hour famine held at Strathmore High School last week. The Famine began at 11 a.m. on April 26, and ended with a feast and activities at 5 p.m. on April 27. The students participating were raising funds to address impor-tant global issues, with the main focus this year being the drought in Af-rica.

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Going hungry for those in need

Wheatland Whirlers Square Dance Club, under the leadership of Mary Milton, has donated 138 food items to the Strathmore Food Bank during the past six months. even though they are mainly a winter activity club, they would like to invite a summer activity club, to take over donations from now until end of September.

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A table full of food!


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Ken Mellsen is “putting away” the mail bag, so to speak, as he retires from Canada Post after 50 years of serving Rosebud, Chancellor, Strath-more and Carseland.

Mellsen started in 1962 with Edith McGowan (Standard’s first Post Mis-tress) when the Canada Post home base office was on Main Street in Standard. He has worked with many different Post Mistresses and Mas-ters over the years, he recalls: Edith McGowan, May Westegaard, Phyllis Milbak, Chris Meyers, Kevin Coon-fer and Terry Taylor who retired last year after serving Standard for 27 years.

Mellsen has driven literally thou-sands of miles and when asked about how it was he answered,

“good days and bad, and all sorts of Alberta weather” but he does remember the vehicles. Mellsen said he often traded up in Drum-heller every year. When asked what his first vehicle was, his son Leon jokingly asked, “was it a horse?” Mellsen recalls going through a few Datsun trucks, as well as a Mazda diesel. He recalled a time when one of his “helpers” accidentally put gas in his diesel truck. While not funny at the time, it was all part and par-cel of his memories over the last 50 years.

Standard community members came out in his honour to have some cake and coffee graciously supplied by the current staff Post Mistress Mary Andruskievicz, Cathy Adamson, Cathy Christensen, Traci Rasmussen and retired Post Mistress Terry Taylor.

Canada Post employee retires in Standard after 50 years

The annual ladies night out in Standard saw the women dressing up in their finest pre-1980’s wedding attire. Bridesmaids Trish Ko-rnelson, Christina Da-vidson, Sharona Se-meniuk and their bride Jessica Marshman.

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The Standard Community Hall was packed with brides, mothers of the bride, bridesmaids, wedding singers and even a clergy person on Friday night for the Standard Lionettes annual Ladies Night Out.

Everyone who attended came out in their finest attire. Many wore brides-maids dresses and wedding dresses circa pre-1980. A fantastic array of colors and very prim outfits were all the rage for the night. The ladies were welcomed by local Lionette members handing out champagne flutes filled to the brim with mimosas.

Ticket holders were encouraged to check out the silent auction items and buy tickets for the four main draws of the evening, which included every-thing from diamond earrings (won by Marlis Nielsen) to a $500.00 gift cer-tificate to Check-Mate Shoes (won by Maureen Howard).

Kim’s Katering catered the evening’s meal from Strathmore and participants made many positive comments about the delectable meal of stuffed chicken breasts and veggies. The desserts were one of the highlights of the evening as well, with everything from wedding cake to go with the theme to some very sinfully delightful chocolate des-serts.

Local sisters Shelby Gregory (nee Blaney) and Kelley Gabert (nee Blaney) did a tremendous job preparing to be the evening’s entertainment. The girls had been practicing for months on their harmonizing and their wonderful 80’s choreography. The girls dressed accordingly with vibrant neon colours, legwarmers, lace gloves and “big” hair. They sang everything from Madonna to the Judd’s and finished off the eve-ning with “Love Shack” by the B-52’s.

The Lionettes hold this event every year as their major fundraising project and the tickets sold out fast again this year.

Standard ladies night rocks out to the 80’s

Ken Mellsen has retired from Canada Post after 50 years of service. Ken Mellsen (in the middle) with current staff of Standard’s Canada Post home base.

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The Handi-Bus Association presented a plaque to Lynn and Dale Johnson in remembrance of Bruce Thompson to honour his dedicated service to the Handi-Bus Association since 1986. The plaque will be in a place of honour at the Royal Canadian Legion. Presentation from the Handi-Bus committee to Dale & Lynn Johnson.

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Alberta Association of Municipal Dis-tricts and Counties representatives dis-cussed with Wheatland Council wheth-er dealing with the new government would make a difference in the way capital funding was administered. The Association representatives speculated it will depend if the Municipal Affairs Minister remains the same.

“Hopefully he will stay as he under-stands rural challenges,” said Bob Barss, Association President

They were waiting for the appoint-ments to be made and then the commit-tee will re-establish communications. In the past concerns were channeled through the minister to the various committees and departments, and then passed back to the minister with recom-

mendations for the municipalities. The drawback of that system was the vari-ous MLA’s were not involved. The com-mittee suggested that copies of commu-nications could be given to the MLA’s so they could have a better understanding of the rural issues. With the election of Wildrose candidates in most of the rural areas of Southern Alberta, councillors asked if the communication process would change to include those MLA’s.

“We will continue to deal with the party in power, but make sure those ru-ral issues stay strong,” said Barss.

The committee did not feel that they needed to work through the opposition to represent rural interests.

“Just because the political situation changes, it doesn’t change the way we represent the rural municipalities,” said Al Kemmere, Board Director from Dis-trict Two.

He indicated that rural municipalities bordering the large cities are frustrated by the movement in funding, as they often had to wait on the regional plans by the big centres and found regional plans were making land use decisions for rural areas. Sometimes the province imposing regional solutions on rural municipalities were not heard because they chose not to belong to the regional councils.

It was noted by Wheatland Council that some provincial funding stopped when rural municipalities were not part of the regional partnership. The AAMD&C released a paper about forced regionalization called Finding Local Solutions: Examining the Impacts of Forced Regionalization.

Council also objected to the cap rates applied to big centres but no caps were offered to rural municipalities.

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Districts and Counties board representa-tives updated the Wheatland council on initiatives underway to represent county ratepayer’s issues.

The committee addressed issues involv-ing the railway crossing closures and ne-gotiations to improve the maintenance of bridges and crossings.

“We are submitting a report to the Na-tional Transportation Board,” said Bob Barss, Association President. The Asso-ciation website www.aamdc.com shows that the report addresses railway-roadway grade crossing policies. He indicated that many rural counties were having issues with the rail companies.

Councillor Ben Armstrong said the county recently had two deals to com-plete culvert and crossing work. The con-tract began in September and completed in December. Payment for the work from the rail line to the county wasn’t paid for three years. Councillors said that in past negotiations with rail lines, the provincial minister’s office had placed pressure on the County to withdraw negotiations and let the rail line do what they wanted. The rail lines often close lines and then alter the terms of the agreement. The County of Wheatland is unique in Western Canada because in many places they own the land that the rail lines run through, predating the establishment of the railroad in this area. Whether there was a need for lighted crossings was also an issue. The munici-palities also pay 50 per cent of mainte-nance costs but proper maintenance is not being done.

The representatives suggested that there should be a federal initiative taken on rail issues. They wanted the rail lines to clarify their intent for any line closures. Some municipalities had negotiated differ-ent terms for high impact crossings versus low use areas. One example was a locked approach where landowners and emer-gency services retained keys. Councillor

Municipality Association challenges rail companies

Brenda Knight agreed that not all cross-ings needed the same standards.

“When they close lines, we have to read between the lines,” said Councillor Alice Booth.

Transport Canada has scheduled con-sultations about the issue in Edmonton on June 19.

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Opening night for White Blank Page was a success at Strathmore High School. The production was almost com-pletely student organized, and followed a tale set in World War i. The production ran twice nightly on April 30, May 1 and 2.

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In 1979, they purchased the old Beck Farm, located between Cluny and Chancellor, just south of Hwy 561. Their original intention was to move their busi-ness from Calgary to the farm, but no one had ever heard of running a home-based business at that time. So, they had to keep an office open in Calgary. Their farm land included about 50 years worth of old farm equipment, a very old barn and an 1800’s home-stead house. When the CPR was sell-ing farmland in the mid-1800’s, to pro-spective immigrants from Denmark,

France and Germany, every quarter section included a house and barn. Af-ter moving George and Alice built their house, upgraded the barn and shop, built a runway as well as three hangars to provide shelter for their planes. In the late 1990’s they tried their hands at gold mining in the Cariboo, before taking up full residence at their farm.

Booth Construction Ltd was sold in 2004, just before George had his stroke in 2006, which ended their travelling days.

Looking back over their aviation life, few people realize George and Alice were found-

ing members of “Country Club of The Air” in Airdrie. This included introduc-ing students of Airdrie Elementary & Junior High Schools to flying.

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In 1918, George’s father emigrated from England to Verdun, Manitoba. It was there that they purchased land from Soldier’s Settlement. George was born in 1939, and went to school in Manitoba. Alice’s grandfather George Rouse came to Canada by ship from England in 1899, and settled in Brad-wardina, Manitoba where Alice was born at the home farm. She says no one went to hospital in those days for childbirth. Her grandfather was well known in the Manchester area of Eng-land, as a cabinet and coffin maker. George and Alice met on a blind date, arranged by her cousin. They were

married in 1961, and moved to Calgary in 1966. As you can, see they celebrat-ed their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2011.

At this time, the pipeline business was just starting, and George got a job with Hunset Pipeline in Verdun. In 1966, the pipeline business was start-ing in Alberta, so George transferred here, and continued to work for Hun-set. In the late 1960’s both George and Alice learned to fly, and started Booth Construction Ltd in 1969. George went on to obtain a Commercial Pilot’s Li-cence. This permitted them to fly to any location where their employees were working. Their construction company used heavy duty earth mov-ing equipment, for developers, munici-


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the annual town cleanup Gleichen Development Council are sponsoring the annual town cleanup on May 5th. Time: 9-12. Meet at the firehall

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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 Wednes-days 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.

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The Hope Bridges Society Board meetings held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Please call Marvin Hilton 403-901-8872 for information.

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 notifies 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.

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Strathmore FASD Parent Support Group at the Strathmore United Church. For more info call Pam @652-4776.

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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

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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.

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.

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 information.

The Community Crisis Society, operating Wheatland Shelter is currently seeking volunteer applicants to serve on the board. Interest individu-als may contact Gerry at (403) 934-6634, Monday -Thursday, or e-mail: [email protected].

Strathmore Regional Victim Services Society(SRVSS) SRVSS is looking for men and women interested in becoming 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 immedi-ate 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 Strathmore RCMP Detachment at (403) 934-6552. Website: www.strathmoreregionalvictimservices.com

Happy Gang 55 plus Seniors Meetings; 2nd Tues-day every month @ 1:15pm. Potluck Supper; fourth Tuesday every month at 5:30pm. Everyone wel-come! Hall Rental; $80. Call Shirley @ 403-934-9927. All other inquiries call Eric @ 403-901-1596.

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Seventh-day Adventist Church Meeting in the Storefront School @ 688 Westches-ter Rd., Strathmore. Saturday morning @ 10:00 AMPastor Ghena Girleanu, phone 403-983-0081.

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The Wheatland Society of Art held an art show and sale at the Strathmore Li-brary this past Saturday, April 28.




For those who like to dabble in art, or for the more serious artists who aren’t sure where to go, there is the Wheatland Society of Art. The society was incorporated in 1986, and is mostly a place for visual arts such as painting and drawing.

At any given time there are 20 to 50 members in the society, and twice a year there are art sessions held. The sessions are workshop setting, with a professional instructor/artist. The spring session is already over for this year, and the next session will run in the fall.

“It’s an informal setting where you show up and do your thing and then that instructor can go around and pretty much help anyone working in any medium at any level,” said Brandy Hebbes, president of the Wheatland Society of Art.

Because there is such a wide variety of skill lev-els and mediums being used, it has always worked for the society to have some one who is actually an instructor so that they can help everybody re-gardless of their preferred medium.

“Last year we tried a little different method, we tried a more structured method. You came in and you went through a certain progression of les-sons and it worked really good for the beginners, which is what we’re really after, the newer art-

ists because it’s all about bringing new people in,” said Hebbes.

“Some of the real good artists we have, they weren’t as keen on it but we came to the under-standing that club was about attracting new peo-ple, so us experienced guys we just bear with it and went through the steps.”

The goal is to bring in any and all artists to the Society from the newer artist, beginning artists, or experienced artists, basically anyone who wants to be in a club that does art. Some of the expe-rienced artists will also give advice to the newer artists, or ones who may be trying a new medium.

One problem the society is having, which seems to be common among many arts-related programs and clubs in the area, is the lack of a place to call home. Currently the society meets at Store Front School, which has been generous in providing a space.

All of the members bring their own supplies. Hebbes said if they had a space they would try to have supplies there so that people that want to come try art don’t have to buy everything before knowing if it’s something they really want.

She will bring extra items if she knows someone new is coming for them to dabble with.

Anyone interested in finding out more about the Wheatland Society of Art can contact Brandy Hebbes at 403-901-1500.

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As humans we take every measure to ensure after an injury we get the rehabilitation needed to function at, or close to, 100 per cent. Why not do the same for our pets?

BJ Desjardins joined the Strathmore Vet Clinic this past February, bringing with her the training to offer rehabilitation services to dogs in the area. Desjardins received her certification at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute.

“I was lucky to be at a clinic that did offer it, and just seeing the reward of making these animals who can’t move actually walk, it’s so satisfying,” said Desjardins.

Coming to Strathmore to offer her services was a natural progression for Desjardins. She offers a home program, with therapeutic exercises, that keeps it cost effective for the owner through the Vet Clinic.

“I think the first thing people think of is, if I go for rehab at an animal hospital how much is it go-ing to cost me.

“So the goal is, with a home program is they

have to keep up with it, sure we’re there to sup-port and update the program and tweak it if need-ed, but really the more that they do it at home, the more results that they’ll see.”

Desjardins was at the Pet Expo, held April 21, with a puppy named Chance.

When Desjardins first started working with Chance she was unable to walk, but with consis-tent rehab Chance can now walk and maneuver around things.

Chance was not toy or food motivated, so Des-jardins said they had to take advantage when she was willing to do something. It took approximate-ly a year-and-a-half to get Chance to where she is now, and Desjardins has been happy to watch her learn and grow over that time.

“In most cases like this people will euthanize because they don’t know what’s available,” said Desjardins.

“That’s our goal with the experience I have and then the doctors working hand in hand is just to get the information out.”

Anyone interested in finding out more about pet rehab can contact the Strathmore Vet Clinic at 403-934-3311.

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Arson chArges relAting to fires in ArrowwoodA 20-year-old male is currently in RCMP custody following a series of building

and grass fires that occurred in the town of Arrowwood late Friday night.At about 11:30 p.m., on April 20, Gleichen RCMP responded to an intrusion alarm

at the Arrowwood School. Upon arrival the responding members were met with smoke and fire coming from the structure. Local volunteer fire department respond-ed along with units from Milo and Siksika Nation to fight the blaze. A short time later another fire was located by RCMP members a few blocks away in a park within the Town of Arrowwood. A few moments after that, another fire was located at the bulk fuel station also located within the Town of Arrowwood. Thanks to the fast response of the responding fire departments, these fires were brought under control quickly.

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It was learned from the owner of the residence that the occupants were asleep when one resident was woken up by a sound of a rear window cracking. Upon going onto the rear balcony this occupant saw a fire outside of the residence through a reflection from a neighbors window. All occupants of the dwelling were then awoke and exited the residence. This included a man, wife, their two children and his par-ents.

The Chestermere Fire Department was then called by the residents. The occu-pants put out most of the fire using their garden hose before the arrival of the fire department. The residents found shelter with their neighbors while their house was being aired out of any smoke by the fire department. The fire damage was minimal and limited to the back of the residence. The occupants were able to eventually re-turn and safely occupy their home. The rear of this residence borders a school yard.

Upon examining the scene with the fire department it was determined the cause of this fire is arson. If anyone has any information in this crime or any other please contact the Chestermere RCMP at (403) 204-8777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or through the internet at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime stoppers will pay cash rewards up to $2000 for information that leads to an arrest, the recovery of stolen property or seizure of illegal drugs. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and the identity of the caller will remain anonymous.

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The Real Deal Band will be in Strathmore on May 12, performing at the Travelodge.

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Get ready for another night of toe tapping fun on May 12, when the Real Deal Band comes to Strathmore. The band was invited to come play at the Travelodge by the Strathmore Musical Arts Society.

“It’s a very high-energy younger band and they do a real cross section of music, really good to dance to,” said Linda Storkson, with the Musi-cal Arts Society.

The band was formed in August of 2000, and as with any group there have been some changes along the way.

The eclectic mix of music by the band can’t be defined by one genre and instead is listed as a blues, R&B, soul, swing and beyond type of group.

“There are only two original mem-

bers now, initially the concept was to play music a little different from the mainstream crowd. We have en-deavored to maintain that mindset, however we have found ourselves moving our focus somewhat more towards the centre,” said trumpet player John Lacey.

At every show the Musical Arts Society finds local talent to be the opening act. Auditions were just held last week, and the opening act has been picked. Like always the open-ing act will be a surprise and a treat for the guests.

The show is being held at the Trav-elodge on May 12. Cocktails start at 5:30, dinner at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 and include dinner. They are available at Music Centre Canada, PJ’s applianc-es, Assist Business Centre and Pro Water Centre. Tickets are also being sold at www.strathmorearts.com

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On May 12 at M&M Meat Shops, a burger, chips and a drink will go a long way to help a good cause.

That’s because Strathmore’s M&M Meat Shops is participating in the an-nual, cross-country M&M Charity BBQ Day to benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC).

As of yet there is not a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which are two forms of inflammatory bowel disease.

This year marks the 24th year since M&M Meat Shops began fundraising for CCFC. In that time M&M Meat Shops has collected over $21 million.

“The people of Strathmore are very giving, helpful and kind, whether or not they are touched by this dreadful disease,” said Strathmore M&M Meat Shop owner Brenda Impey.

Most people pay more than the mini-mum $3 for the lunch, said Impey.

“They just say ‘keep the change’.”Impey and her husband Robin also

own the M&M Meat Shops in Chester-mere.

In addition to the main event on May 12, there is also the M&M Meat Shops Star Donation program. The Star Dona-tion program starts three weeks before

the main event.“People give a loonie or a toonie here

and there, and we write their name on a star,” said Impey.

The funds raised by the Star Dona-tion program are added to the national fundraising effort.

Last year the Strathmore alone raised $2,155 for the CCFC.

This year’s event is being put togeth-er by a couple dozen volunteers, and is organized by volunteer captain Cindy Duke.

Duke, a CCFC sufferer since age 18, said CCFC is more prominent in Alberta than anywhere else in the world.

Though this is the only fundraiser for Crohn’s and Colitis that is held annu-ally in Strathmore, throughout the year a number of organizations host their own fundraisers.

“We give them everything but the meat,” said Impey.

On April 28, 2012, it was the Crow-foot 4-H Multi Club’s turn to host a fundraiser BBQ to help finance a youth exchange across Canada next year.

“Our community supports us,” said Impey, “so we support it too.”

This year the fundraising goal of the M&M Charity BBQ Day is $1.5 million.

Both Strathmore and Chestermere will host their BBQ’s on May 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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There are many people who couldn’t stand a day in the garden let alone twenty years, but that is exactly what Kerry Malakoff of Landscape Plus is celebrating this year.

The business is celebrating its 20th anniversary serving the Strathmore area.

“There are some customers that have been with me from day one, for 15 or 20 years. I am thankful that they still call us,” said Malakoff.

She has always an outdoor person, even spending time picking fruit in the Okanogan. She originally spent 10 years working at Eagle Lake Nurseries, which gave her a good practical under-standing of the plants that will grow in the Strathmore area. She completed her landscape journeyman’s ticket through Olds College and spent a couple years with a Calgary landscape company. It led her to start up her own landscap-ing business in 1992. She said it was scary at first but she is glad she took the chance.

Her focus is paving stone walkways, retaining walls, trees, shrubs, sod, ir-rigation systems and any components that go into making a yard. She has all her own equipment and does the work, as well as the plumbing and electrical. She has a list of tradesmen that she uses to build structures that she needs for the projects.

“We deal with new yards, or give old yards a facelift,” said Malakoff.

She said that most people want a low maintenance yard and she delivers it. She doesn’t do maintenance, she hopes that the homeowner will enjoy doing that after her work is complete.

“I get great satisfaction from com-pleting a yard and handing it over to the homeowner to maintain it,” Mala-koff said.

She finds that it is beneficial for hom-eowners to make a plan for their yard.

“I definitely agree with pre-plan-ning and having a landscape plan and knowing about the plant material being used,” said Malakoff.

Malakoff does consulting work, so if the homeowner just wants to devel-op a plan, she can help with that as well. Usually plans can be completed in a two week span, depending on the weather. However, sometimes the work needs to be phased over several years.

Some of the challenges that garden-ers have in this area are the chinook winds and water-related issues. Mala-koff said that xeroscaped yards are be-coming more popular. She encourages people to amend Strathmore soil, as it is sandy. She says compost or manure can be added to help the soil retain water. Contouring the yard and plac-ing bark-topping can also help keep the water close to the plants. She says anytime she plants trees and plants, it supports a green environment and it is good for our health. She keeps her chemical use to a minimum.

“My aim is to give them a yard they can enjoy,” said Malakoff.

She is looking forward to working on new developments and challenges her customers bring her.

“I want to thank the community for allowing me to beautify the area and thank all of my customers and staff,” said Malakoff.

If readers want to contact Landscape Plus they can call 403 934-4421 or e-mail [email protected] to ar-range an appointment.

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Now in its third year running, the Wheatland Wildfire Basketball Community Club is rapidly growing in num-bers due to the popularity of the sport and integrity of the program.

Coach Kyle Larson and his wife Leslie initiated the pro-gram three years ago out of a desire to improve the “love of the game” in Strathmore and the area of East Wheat-land.

Pat Fule had already introduced many younger stu-dents to basketball through the STARS/JETS program for Grades 1 to 9. Wildfire isn’t a continuation of STARS or JETS, but is instead an entity unto itself in that students at Wildfire are driven to hone their skills and play games against one another on a regular basis on full court.

“The goal of this program is to continue to develop skills in a competitive environment through games and fundamental skill development. The focus of the program in year three is still on the sport of basketball, and im-proving fundamental skills and application of these skills in game situations,” said Larson.

“They will run a development night once a week and will have a travelling team for boys and girls in their ap-propriate age groups.”

Three years ago the Wildfire program consisted of one night of a co-ed group of young people and has rapidly increased to not only a two-night program but also two sessions each on Monday nights for boys, and two ses-sions each on Tuesday night for girls. The younger par-ticipants from both nights play from 5:30 to 7 p.m. while the high school students from both nights play from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

In total 100 students, both boys and girls, have regis-tered for the popular program this year that plays out of the Strathmore High School gymnasium. Mar-Nai Yel-lowHorn and her husband Shay coach the 43 boys on Monday nights.

“The program turnout has been better than expected. We have a great group of kids that show a lot of potential. It’s exciting to be part of a program that will go a long way to putting Strathmore on the basketball map and hopefully generate successful teams and players in the near future,” said YellowHorn.

She continued to say that, “basketball is a growing sport with more and more of our Canadian athletes moving on past high school to play at the college/university level as well as receiving scholarships to play in the United States. It is never too late to take up the sport. I have seen kids who have started playing in Grade 11 move on to receive full scholarships to play at the college/university level.”

For the YellowHorn family, basketball has been a very big part of their lives and they are very happy to have the opportunity to pass on what they have learned through the Wildfire program.

“Even if basketball is not your end goal, it is a great sport which develops a well-rounded athlete. You devel-op speed, strength, jumping ability, coordination/ hand eye coordination,” said YellowHorn.

Their hope is to develop the boys into quality players on the basketball court, but more importantly to provide a positive environment that shows the right attitude and work ethic needed to succeed both on and off the court.

“There are so many life lessons that can be taught through the game that we love so much. We are happy to pay it forward and hope that we can be a great influence,” said YellowHorn.

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Despite a bit of a rocky start last sea-son, inline hockey proved to be success-ful enough to come back for another year. Last year Lynne Kozma decided to introduce an inline hockey program to Strathmore and Wheatland County.

“What’s different this year is I have enough that I can run the age groups more separate, so the bigger kids are go-ing to be more challenged because they can play just against each other not just one line here, one line there, their whole game is going to be a constant chal-lenge,” said Kozma.

One of the biggest problems was find-ing somewhere to accommodate inline hockey last year. After thinking she had found a solution in Gleichen there was a mix up that had her once again look-ing for a venue. Eventually everything was solved and the program was granted time from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Family Centre.

Inline hockey is an affordable option for parents whose children want to play hockey, but may not have the time or money for the ice hockey season.

The inline program runs for eight weeks, from the beginning of May until the end of June, and is held on Monday and Wednesday nights.

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The Strathmore Figure Skating club held their year-end banquet to cap off a very successful season on April 26. Members were awarded for their achievements during the night’s festivities. “This year was awesome, to put it into perspective, at our last competition out of 29 events we came back home with 19 medals” explained Leanne Woodcock. Along with awards attendees had dinner and were treated to a slide show of photos and videos of this past year’s athletes. On July 23 to 27 and July 30 to August 3rd there is going to be a summer skate school. Anyone interested in joining can contact the Strathmore Skate Club by email at [email protected]. Cody Gregory Photo

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STARS Volleyball is the third session (the other two being Basketball and Badminton) offered each year in March, April and May (in addition to Summer Camps in August) run by Coach Pat Fule.

Fule, who has dedicated himself to teaching not only skills to young peo-ple – in particularly these three sports – but more importantly “the love of the game.” He has the philosophy to instill the love of the game, fine-tune the sport and also a dedication to teach “superb sportsmanship” to each of the young participants.

Fule offers the programming to chil-dren from Grades 1 through 9. Special modifications are employed to help younger players to learn and display actual volleyball skills.

In fact, one of the very first session deals with footwork and arm swing, so players can learn to hit the volleyball. Some of the other modifications in-clude using badminton nets and courts, as well as softer and lighter volleyballs.

Each of the one-hour sessions is di-vided into a half hour of skills and fun drills, followed by half an hour of 3-on-3, or 4-on-4 games. This allows the players to touch the volleyball more of-

ten in order to develop their skills.High school students (some varsity

players) are often on the teams to help with game play, and to ensure all play-ers get to have the volleyball set or played to them. The first two sessions (Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-5) stay on the badminton courts with the lighter and softer volleyballs. These do not hurt as much as regulation volleyballs and al-low players to learn and play with little fear of the actual ball.

The last session (Grades 6-9) still use badminton courts and small teams, but use different nets and poles, so that the players are playing closer to regula-tion height. This allows for players to be challenged, yet still be able to have success at playing the ball at this higher net setting.

The badminton court and smaller teams allow for more ball touches by the players, and more opportunities to improve their skills. Again, like JETS Basketball and JETS Badminton, less emphasis is placed on winning and stats, and more is placed on learning the technical skills in an enjoyable set-ting.

For more Information about the sports and when they are offered or about the summer camps, e-mail Fule at [email protected] or call 403-934-4599.

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The U13 and U15 boys Wheatland Wildfire teams played a tournament in Lethbridge on the weekend at the University of Lethbridge. The U13 boys placed third overall in the tournament after winning their first game against Cardston, losing the second against The Pack, and winning against Lethbridge Mi-nor Basketball Association Bombers on Saturday afternoon with a score of 45-37. The U15 team did well and they won first place by defeating Raymond in the final. it was a great experience for the boys who just seemed to get better and better every game.

Game on!

Stars Volleyball program running until mid June at the Wheatland elementary School run by Coach Pat Fule who has dedicated his time to the sports of Basketball, Badminton and Volleyball for many years.

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Junior High School students in the area competed in the bantam and midget Badminton Coun-ties April 25. Games were held at Holy Cross Collegiate and Strathmore High School. Zones will be held this Friday for the junior high players who moved on.



Spartans kick off

it was a busy week for Spar-tan rugby players. Both the boys (top) and girls (left) teams hosted home games on April 24 and 26.

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Jerry Flaws Girls Rugby Coach

Strathmore High had a busy start to their season this week playing two games. The girls played Foothills Composite from Okotoks first, and played well consider-ing the lack of Rugby experience. The girls overcame bad positioning by work-ing hard and hustling around the pitch. Foothills controlled the ball most of the first half but the Spartans were able to hold them off until the 20min. Foothills scored one more time in the first half and lead 12-0 going into half.

The Spartans handled the ball way more in the 2nd half and their defense only gave up 10 points in the 2nd half. The Spartans were able to score late in the second half. The Spartans were pinned in the end so they gave it a kick to relieve the pressure. Jade Ballance, the kicker, was able to sprint down the field and steal the ball from Foothills and ran it in for a try. The game ended with a score of 22-5 but the inexperienced

Spartans learned how to play the sport of Rugby.

In the second game of the season they played against Canmore, a new team in the Big Sky Rugby League this year. They were short a few players when they showed up so the teams agreed to play 10 a side Rugby which is a much quicker game. The Spartans started slow and could not find a way to bring down the opposition prop so they gave up a quick score, which was converted. Af-ter that the Spartans took control of the game. Jade Ballance led the charge with two quick tries. After that Carter Jones took over and scored another two tries. The team really worked hard at gaining possession of the ball and creating space for these players to go for a run. After an injury to the opposition, Strathmore lent them a player so the game could finish. The Spartans scored a few more times winning the game 42-12. The Spar-tans were able to give the new players plenty of playing time and exposure to the game.

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The next Show and Gymkana will be Sunday, May 6 at the Strathmore Rodeo Grounds. For information please visit our website at www.funcountryriders.com.

First show a hit

LeADLiNe: Pleasure: 1. Jessica Wolfs/Peytin Kajmowicz (tie)equitation, Command: 1. Jessica Wolfs 2. Peytin Kajmowicz 3. Zoe PotterBarrels: 1. Jessica Wolfs 2. Kaden Jensen 3. Peytin KajmowiczPoles, Stakes, Keyhole: 1. Peytin Kajmowicz 2. Jessica WolfsBANTAm: Pleasure: 1. Fenella murphy/Zander Kajmowicz (tie) 2. Katie Zakariasenequitation, Command: 1. Fenella murphy 2. Katie Zakariasona 3. Zander KajmocwiczBarrels: 1. Katie Zakariason 2. Helen Tyrrell 3. Fenella murphyPoles: 1. Katie Zakariason 2. Fenella murphy 3. emily TyrrellStakes: 1. Fenella murphy 2. Katie Zakariason 3. Helen TyrrellKeyhole: 1. Helen Tyrrell 2. Fenella murphy 3. emily TyrrellPee Wee:Pleasure: 1. Hannah Carlson 2. isaak musselman 3. Sarah Wolfsequitation: 1. isaak musselman 2. Hannah Carlson 3. Sarah WolfsCommand: 1. Sarah Wolfs 2. Hannah Carlson 3. issak musselmanBarrels: 1. macKenzie Jensen 2. Carlie Wells 3. Paige SibbetPoles: 1. macKenzie Jensen 2. Riley Sibbet 3. isaak musselmanStakes: 1. Riley Sibbet 2. macKenzie Jensen 3. Carlie WellsKeyhole: 1. Carlie Wells 2. Paige Sibbet 3. isaak musselmanJUNiOR: Pleasure, equitation, Command: 1. Dawn Carlson 2.Sara SpillerBarrels: 1. Amanda mcelhone 2. Dawn Carlson 3. Chyenne mcelhonePoles: 1. Sara Spiller 2. Amanda mcelhone 3. Cheyenne mcelhoneStakes: 1. Sara Spiller 2. Dawn Carlson 3. Cheyenne mcelhoneKeyhole: 1. Amanda mcelhone 2. Dawn Carlson

YOUNG HORSe: Pleasure, equitation: 1. Kim NicklassenBarrels: 1. Clint Nelson 2. Lindsey Nelson 3. Laurie TuckerPoles, Stakes: 1. Clint Nelson 2. Ted Straugen 3. Lindsey NelsonKeyhole: 1. Ted Straugen 2. Lindsey Nelson 3. Laurie TuckerSeNiOR NOViCe: Pleasure: 1. mary Ann Potter 2. Tina Carlson 3. Natasha Kajmowiczequitation: 1. Tina Carlson 2. Dixie O’Keefe 3. mary Ann PotterCommand: 1. mary Ann Potter 2. Tina Carlson 3. Courtney O’KeefeBarrels: 1. Natasha Kajmowicz 2. Jessica Tyrrell 3. Courtney O’KeefePoles: 1. Jessica Tyrrell 2. Natasha Kajmowicz 3. Steve murrayStakes: 1. Jessica Tyrrell 2. Ted Straugen 3. Steve murrayKeyhole: 1. Courtney O’Keefe 2. Ted Straugen 3. Dixie O’KeefeSeNiOR OPeN Pleasure: 1. Karen Carlson 2. Katrina Janzen 3. Carolyn Kennedyequitation: 1. Katrina Janzen 2. Karen Carlson 3. Ashley GilmoreCommand: 1.Ashley Gilmore 2. Nora maidman 3. Ruby musselmanBarrels, Poles, Stakes: 1. Ashley Gilmore 2. Katrina Janzen 3. Lindsey NelsonKeyhole: 1. Katrina Jansen 2. Lindsey NelsonCLASSiC SeNiOR: Pleasure: 1. Lynn Hoosier 2. Andrew Bear Robe 3. Janice eatonequitation: 1. Lynn Hoosier 2. Andrew Bear Robe 3. Cathy CondonCommand: 1. Lynn Hoosier 2. Cathy Condon 3. Andrew Bear RobeBarrels: 1. Clint Nelson 2. Roxanne Jones 3. Ted StraugenPoles: 1. Roxanne Jones 2. Clint Nelson 3. Nora maidmanStakes: 1. Ted Staugen 2. Clint Nelson 3. Roxanne JonesKeyhole: 1. Clint Nelson

Some of the results are as follows:

The Strathmore Spar-tans boys soccer team began their 2012 cam-paign with a home loss on April 25 at the high school. even though the Spartans were on the wrong end of the scoreboard, they are looking forward to a successful season of ‘football.’

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UP-COMING PUBLIC RV Auction Sale, 11303 Yel-lowhead Trail, Edmonton, Alberta. Saturday, May 5, 2011, 10 a.m. sharp. Book-in your RV’s now! R.V.’s: 2009 Jayco Jayflight; 2008 Rockwood Freedom 190X tent trailer; 2008 Fleet-wood Wilderness; 2007 Fleetwood Santa Fe; 2005 Keystone Hornet; 1999 Thor Wanderer; 1996 R Vision Sandcastle; 1987 Royal 26’ Motorhome; 1974 Tav-L-Mate 440CM. BOATS: Sea Ray Wanderer SRV160; 2004 Sweetwa-ter 2423SC Pontoon boat; 1998 Lund 2H75415 bass boat. QUADS: 2010 Polaris Sportsman 500 Touring; 2010 Polaris Sportsman 500; 2008 Can Am DS 450; 2006 Suzuki Eiger Quad Runner. More R.V.’s arriving daily. Please visit our web-site May 1 www.auctions.ca for listing & photos. Sale conducted by Gary Hanna Auctions Ltd. 780-440-1075. Subject to additions, deletions and errors. All Sales Final.

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CHINOOK CREDIT UNION LTD.STRATHMORE BRANCH

FINANCIAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE IITHE POSITION:• Respond to members’ inquiries by providing information on the full range of deposit and loan products and services. Analyze member needs and assists members to utilize the products or service which best meets those needs by outlining benefits an alternatives and advises on the best match; cross-sell all credit union products, including making referrals to Wealth Management.• Conduct interviews with members to identify financial needs; collect and compile information relating to member loan applications, including personal and corporate financial statements; complete loan documentations for new loans, renewals, loan payment suspensions, alterations and substitutions of security as prescribed by established policies and procedures; ensure application of appropriate loan rates, service charges and overdue interest, grant and/or make recommendations concerning loan applications based on established credit policies and procedures.• Perform routing loan audits as directed and review system-generated loan reports.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:• Grade 12 diploma plus additional courses (CUIC Courses, Mutual Funds, Credit Union Accreditation etc.) plus one to three years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Mutual Funds license a definite asset but not required.• Proficient in using integrated banking system, Windows operating system & Microsoft Office Products• Take responsibility for self-development and continuous learning to achieve required knowledge for the job.• Effective communication and relationship building skills• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills• Strong time-management and administrative skills• Proven track record of successful portfolio growth

COMPENSATION:• Commensurate with experience• Excellent benefits program

THE CREDIT UNION:• Assets of $785 million, Loans $635 million, Deposits $720 million• Membership 22,500, Staff 180• Branches in Bassano, Brooks, Claresholm (2), Drumheller, Fort MacLeod, Hussar, Hanna, Lomond, Nanton, Strathmore & Vulcan.

CLOSING DATE: Friday , May 11, 2012

SUBMIT RESUME TO: People Solutions Department Chinook Credit Union Ltd. 99 2nd Street West, Brooks, AB T1R 1B9 Fax: 403-362-4239 [email protected] Website: www.chinookcu.com

We thank all applicants for their interest and will be in contact if we can offer an interview.

Golden Hills School Division #75 invites applications for an

International Student Services Program Coordinator

for our International Services program. The position will be full-time (1.00 FTE – 12

month) position with responsibilities that include:

• Overseeing and assisting with ISS office operations• Support the continued development of ISS program initiatives• Facilitate strong communication and collaboration between the multiple stakeholders involved in Golden Hills international program• Enhance marketing endeavours through multiple means including social media• Problem-solve on issues that arise• Other duties as assigned by the associate superintendent Please submit resume and appropriate documenta-

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Human ResourcesGolden Hills School Division # 75

435 A Highway # 1Strathmore, Alberta

T1P 1J4Phone: 403-934-5121

Fax: 403-934-5124 or 934-5125e-mail: [email protected]

Speargrass Golf Course Equipment Technician

The Equipment Technician reports to the Golf Course Superintendent, and is responsible for a

comprehensive preventative maintenance program. This program includes the repair and proper record

keeping of each piece of equipment, as well as maintaining the inventory of replacement parts. The technician is also responsible for the maintenance

and repair of our fleet of 75 golf carts.

Preference will be given to those individuals with certification in a suitable trade.

The following are preferred qualifications; however, we are willing to train the right individual

• Minimum 5 years mechanical experience• Knowledge of light and heavy maintenance

equipment gas & diesel• Knowledge of reel grinding and reel mower set-up

• Working knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems

• Welding and fabrication experience• Computer experience

This position is full time seasonal nine months/year, flexible on hours per week to suitable candidates.

Wages based on experience and qualifications. All resumes and applications held in strict

confidence, and we thank all applicants in advance. Please note that only selected candidates will be

contacted for interviews.

Please submit Resumes with cover letter by email/fax or mail to:

Speargrass Golf Course Warren Boese, Superintendent

Box 373 Carseland, AB T0J [email protected]

www.speargrass.caFax: (403) 901-1139 Phone: (403) 650-6504

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SKILLED WORKERS Always in Demand. Pre-employ-ment Welder program. 16 weeks and write first year apprenticeship exam. Be ready for high paying, in de-mand trades jobs. Fall stud-ies. GPRC Grande Prairie Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks expe-rienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; [email protected]. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.

GO TO YOUR NEXT JOB interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic Skills. GPRC, Fairview Campus. Heavy Equipment Certificate program - 34 weeks. Ap-prenticeship opportunity. Hands-on training. Safety courses. On-campus resi-dences. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

EXPERIENCED WINCH TRAC-TOR and Bed Truck Drivers for drilling, rig moving trucking company. Phone, fax, email or mail. Email: [email protected]. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. H & E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7.

EXCLUSIVE “THINKBIG” FIN-NING/Caterpillar Mechanic Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma, mechanical apti-tude required. Write 4 ap-prenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

BARRHEAD CO-OP is hiring a Home Centre Manager. Must be a team leader with communication and organi-zational skills, knowledge of construction and agri-culture required. Submit resume to: [email protected]; www.barrhead-districtscoop.ca for info.

HAWK HYDRAULICS seek-ing well qualified Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Techni-cians. Full benefit package & other bonuses. Starting wage $25. - $35. depend-ing on experience. Email or fax resume: 780-432-3006; [email protected].

LOOKING FOR A Powerful Career? Great wages? Year round work? Power Engi-neering program. GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus boiler lab, afford-able residences. Call Brent. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

STRAIGHTVAC SERVICES LTD. the DV office is seek-ing Class 1 drivers for fluid hauling in the Drayton Valley area. Valid tickets. Oilfield experience an asset. Fax resume to 780-542-5003. No phone calls please.

MAD OILFIELD SOLUTIONS is seeking versatile office support, open to new chal-lenges. Needs to be profi-cient in Excel and Microsoft Word. Competitive wages. Benefits. Applicants to send resume to: [email protected]. Only suc-cessful candidates will be contacted.

KINGLAND FORD Hay River, NT seeking experienced Ford Certified Partsperson with ADP/MicoCat, long term employment team-player. $34.50 - $36.50 hourly wage with benefits and pension plan. Email: [email protected]. MILLWRIGHT AND MACHIN-IST Program Combined. 16 week course gives entry level skills. Write 1st year millwright and/or machin-ist apprenticeship exam. GPRC Grande Prairie Cam-pus. 1-888-539-2934; gprc.ab.ca.

SOUTH ROCK has positions for road construction work-ers, BASE - heavy equipment operators (Finish Grader Op). Asphalt - (paver, roller, screed, raker). Heavy Duty Mechanic (service truck). General labourers. Forward resume to: [email protected]. Fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

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help wantedFULL-TIME REPORTER NEEDED immediately for weekly newspaper in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta. Good writing skills, pho-tography, computer. Email: [email protected] or call 1-403-562-2248.

LICENSED or Apprentice RV Technician for Drumheller and Sundre. Start up bonus, benefits, accommodations and a fun working environ-ment. Fax Drumheller 403-823-2018 or Sundre 403-638-9007.

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MANAGER TO OVERSEE operations at Birch Hills Gas Co-op. Gas fitting ex-perience ideal. Fax resume to 780-359-2053. Email: [email protected]. Mail: Box 10, Tangent, AB, T0H 3P0.

help wanted help wantedhelp wantedNOW 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: [email protected].

wOrk FrOm hOme. earn $100 - $1000 per week, 403-850-2619.

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help wanted help wantedI am looking for an energet-ic and diligent PERSONAL ASSISTANT. Position is fairly flexible, salary very attrac-tive, so if you are interested, can email me at [email protected].

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gorgeouS hoMe in MaPleWood! $368,900!

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comfort.. Gourmet Kitchen.....Granite Countertops!Gorgeous Hardwood!

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is currently seeking a full time Financial Services Accounting Assistant.

Some of the responsibilities of this position will be providing general systems maintenance for the

budgeting software, providing budget software support to administration, and ensuring budget

allocations are entered and finalized.

For more information on this position and the minimum qualifications please refer to our

website at: www.ghsd75.com.

Please submit resume and appropriate documentation to Human Resources on or

before 4:00 pm, Friday, May 4, 2012.

Human ResourcesGolden Hills School Division Office

435A Hwy. #1Strathmore, AB

T1P 1J4Fax # (403) 934-5124

Email: [email protected]

Carriers required immediately to

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Earnings up to $800/month.

Call ron 403-934-1097

M&M Meat Shops is currently seeking anambitious, enthusiastic, hard working individual

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available immediately.

PERMANENT PART-TIME RETAIL SALES STAFF

As an employee you will be required to have theability to sell M&M Meat Shops products andprovide product consultation with customers.You will be responsible for merchandising and

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SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE.

Please submit your Resume to:[email protected]

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview

will be contacted.

F.T and P.T. Servers (restaurant, pub and patio). Experience Preferred

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Nuvision Industries Inc. requires following personal:

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• Agricultural/industrial manufacturing background and asset• Experience in inventory control, customer service, work in team environment, shipping and receiving• Computer experience required• Full time permanent positions

Welders Journeyman or Apprentices - mig exp preferred, full time permanent positions

Nuvision Industries offers a very competitive renu-meration package based on experience and skill set.

To apply forward resume and cover letter to Ken Johansen.

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help wanTed help wanTed help wanTedhelp wanTedGPRC, Fairview Campus re-quires a Plumbing Instructor AND Steamfitter/Pipefitter Instructor to teach labs and classroom settings for their program. Visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

help wanTedEXPERIENCED FOREMAN, Cat & Hoe Operators re-quired for oilfield construc-tion with well maintained equipment. Competitive sal-ary & safety tickets required. Fax resume 780-778-2444.


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rentalsCHINOOK III. First months rent is half price! 2 bdrm $900/mth or 1 bdrm $800/mth. +DD required. Heat & water included. No pets. Call Jane at 403-934-6896.

CHInOOK II - Condo living! a wonderful two bedroom adult lifestyle unit located in Chinook II, rents starting from $875.00, 2 appl, coin laundry in building, cable and electricity additional, parking included, no pets please. Call lu-ella at 403-934-5731 or emerald Manage-ment & realty ltd. at 403-237-8811.

a FantastIC FInd In stratHMOre! 1 & 2 bedroom townhouse units available im-mediately starting from $655.00, 2 appl, 1.5 baths, w/d hook-ups, yard area, park-ing incl, coin laundry available in complex. a short walk to all strathmore shopping, parks and golf cours-es. no pets please. Call luella at 403-934-5731 or emerald Management & realty ltd. at 403-237-8811.

2 bDrm apartmeNt suIte at 329 2nd ave, strathmore. $750/mth + $750 D.D + power & gas. N/s. Call 403-934-5483.

avaIlable may 1st. HOuse FOr reNt, 1100 sq ft, 2+2 bedrooms, dbl garage, $1450/m + D.D. 403-968-9211.

rentals rentals1100 sq Ft. 2 bDrm. suIte, 5 appliances+ cable, all utili-ties included. No smoking, No pets, 25 + years, $1100\ month + $1100 \ s.D, avail-able Immediately. 403-934-9700.

avaIlable may 15 3 bDrm tOwNHOuse, pets nego-tiable, N/w. $1250/m + D.D., utilities not incl. Call sophie 1-403-993-2652.

avaIlable ImmeDIately, suNNy 3 bDrm tOwN-HOuse, 1 ½ bath, washer/dryer, dishwasher. No pets, $1200/mth. 403-934-5477.

2 bDrm CONDO, #14 – 707 westmount Drive. N/p, N/s, $960 + power + D.D. Call erwin at 403-934-0233 or 403-533-2268.

HOuse FOr sale IN bas-saNO, alberta. Opportunity for young couple starting out or semi-retired person. bun-galow, situated on 75x150 property. Decks, shop, stor-age sheds. 1 or 2 bdrm, 1 bath. taxes $1300/yr. New Hot water tank & furnace. a must see, $178,000. Call 403-901-8118.

rentals

Fully servICeD lake lots for sale. starting at $49,900. elinor lake resort, 2.5 hours North east of edmonton. sale ends June 30, 2012. 1-877-623-3990.

real estate

Kori-Lynn StepaniukMortgage Specialist

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

firSt in mortgageS

strathmore

28x50 heated shop, 15 ft overhead doors, 3 acres

manicured bungalow$569,000!

call lorna

GORGEOUS 4 BDRM BUNGALOW. LOWER LEVEL

FULLY DEVELOPEDOVERSIZE DOUBLE

GARAGE TOO.

meTiculouSlY KePT!!

$312,000

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 ROOM3 BDRM,

RV PARKING IN REAROVERSIZE SINGLE GARAGE

reallY, reallY nice!JuST liSTed $265,900

call lorna

3 bdrms, 2 full baths, family

room, fully dev basement.

call lorna STeal ThiS!$154,900

AND WHAT A NICE WELCOME

ONE OWNER HOME2 BDRMS, 2 BATHSTUB IN THE BOW!!

home SweeT home! $239,900

call lorna

C3478854

ToTallY renovaTed!!

$320,0001548 sq, ft,

Fully Dev. LowerDowntown location

Huge treed Lot

call lorna

C3500336

TWO BAYS 2400 SQ FT.WILL SELL TOGETHER

OR SEPARATE $249,000 each

greaT locaTion downTown

on Third avenue

call lorna call lorna

3 bdrms, 3 Baths, Bsmt Dev.

Walk out Bsmt, Green Space.

new gorgeouS villa

$359,900!

Industrial rezoned west of Strathmore

11.9 acreS $288,000

call lorna

a liTTle biT counTrY!!

$85,000Gorgeous Modular

Heated 28x24 GarageHot tub

To be moved.

call lorna

Many options on this parcel of land, 25 min-utes east of Calgary.

$599,000.

46.56 acreS

call lornaa rare find!!CAPTIVATING

DIAMOND SHOREVILLA. BACKS ON TO LAKE. OVER 1500 SQ. FT.

FULL WALK OUT.

call lorna

Call lorna Phibbs

403-874-7660 to buy

or sell!

106 - 304 - 3rd Ave., Strathmore

[email protected]

Associate Broker

32 Years Experience Sold

iTS a gem!$149,900NEW CARPETS

AND PAINTVIEWS OF PARK

AND DOWNTOWNA GREAT LIFESTYLE!!

call lorna

here iT iS!! $199,000whaT You have been

waiTing for!A 2 BEDROOM SUITE IN

LAMBERT VILLAGE!OVER 900 SQ FT,

NEW FLOORING, ATRIUM AND OPTION FOR GARAGE!

call lorna

Sold

call lorna

Paved Circle DriveLots of Trees

Walking Distance to all Amenities

Attached Double Garage

beauTiful bricK bungalow$299,900c/S

$349,900. $80.000 Spent on Shop 30’x56’ Heated insulated yes Concrete Pad. Big door 14’x9’ Small door 9’x7’. 220 volt wired. 40 yr shingles. The Moduler is 1998. 3

bedrooms, 2 washrooms. Well cared for. New roof and New triple glazed windows. Close to Strathmore. Great views from all sides.Fenced and Landscaped

www.KevinBaldwin.ca 403-561-0037

$169,900Renovated, 3 Bedrooms

2 washrooms, Oversize Single Garage

$79,9003 bedrooms, Foreclosure

$349,900Over 2300 SQ FEET of living space New

Roof. Main Floor Laundry. Backing on to Canal. Fully Finished Basement

$399,900Airdrie, Brand New 3 Bd +BonusRoom

$469,900Large Lot, Loft over Garage

Mother in Law Suite, Walkout

$49,000 Cluny. On 2 lot’s, Over size Double Garage.This is a 4 bed room

Home that need’s work.

Irricana $217,900bungalow huge lot-- 36x46 quonset,

town water and sewer in a quiet and friendly town of Irricana!!!

$299,9005 Bedrooms, Finished Basement

Backing onto cannal

Airdrie $509,9004 Bedrooms

Granite counter tops

Parklane Adult $154,9001 bedroom

Single Garage

Calgary $339,900Redone.. 3 bedrooms,

Single Garage.. Back alley$169,900

3 bedrooms, Oversize Single Garage$229,900

3 bedrooms-- 2.5 washrooms

SOLD SOLDSOLD

SOLD SOLD

3 Acres

$249,900Carstairs

5 bedroomOversize Double

Garage

SOLD

FORSCLOSURE $79,900

Gleichen Handyman Special

Triple Garage on 5 lots

yOUR hOUSE COULd bE

LiStEd hERE!

ManuFaCturedCaNaDIaN buIlt mODu-lINe 20’ X 76’ for as low as $99,900. sale ends June 1! Call Craig’s Home sales. 1-855-380-2266; www.craigshomesales.com.

ManuFaCturedGraND OpeNING may 5. sunshine Homes in la-combe. Corner Hwy 2 and Hwy 12. save thousands on custom modular and single wide homes. 1-888-877-2254; www.sshomes.ca.

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ManuFaCturedsprING sales ON NOw! srI 20’ X 76’ 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Only $102,000. quality 20 X 76 triple m homes special introductory pricing incen-tives! Call 1-800-461-7632 or www.unitedhomescana-da.com.

JaNDel HOmes. alberta’s best value. save up to $10,000 on select stock homes. Immediate delivery available. edmonton west 1-855-463-0084. edmon-ton east 1-800-463-0084. Grande prairie 1-877-504-5005; jandelhomes.com.


Canyon Creek (Strathmore)

Time To LisTIf you want a full time,

full service realtor, give me a call today!

Tina scott 403-901-5388

www.strathmorerealty.ca

real estate

Mobile RepaiRs & FabRication

mobile repairs

Roxanne Jones CHA Certified Instructor

403-875-9724email: [email protected]

www.grfarms.ca

Horse Boarding • TrainingLessons English & Western

Horses for Lease

G&R Equine Centreequine


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

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

403-934-5707

Greg Wilson153 Orchard Park Road,

Strathmore, AB

mufflersWhole Home

We make your house a HOME

Specializing in:• Painting

• Basement Development• Family Rooms• Kitchen Reno’s

• Bathroom Reno’s• Play Rooms• Tile Work

• Laminate Flooring• Hardwood Flooring

• Plumbing• Light Electrical

• Deck & Fence RepairCall Today for a FREE ESTIMATE

403-620-1970

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

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

DEAL WITH EXPERIENCE· Specializing in Purchases, new home construction draw mortgages· Home Equity Lines· Raw Land · Mortgage Refinance

Vonnie BoschMobile Mortgage SpecialistPh: 403 701 [email protected]

mortgages

403.901.5472 . [email protected]

dennis j seibel

photo / video

Handy Kinda Guy• Painting • Plumbing • Small Renovations • Decks & Fences• Bathrooms • Flooring • General Maintenance• Basement Renovations

Call BoB 403-861-7822

general contractors

Iop row ltd.Specializing in Insurance Claims

Your Complete Exterior Finishing CompanyExperts in Vinyl Siding, Soffit and Fascia

Continuous Eavestroughing • Windows & ReroofsAluminum and Smart Board Batons

Cell: 403-968-9211 • Work: 403-934-4334Fax: 403-934-4422 • Email: [email protected]

For a FREE QuotE Call tom

general contractors

Professional Directory

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

Custom Carpentry & Renovations

Carmon WiebePh. 403.901.0884 c. 403.710.2165

carpentry

Clips N’ Cutshairstylist & BarBer

• Full Service Hair Salon• Facial Waxing• Ear & Nose Piercing• Hair Bling & More• Stamp Card• Paul Mitchell Products • Tooth Fairy

403-934-3940 107A 2nd Ave (Main Street) Rodeo Alley

hair salon

Gates MechanicalHeavy Duty Diesel MecHanic

Farm Machinery Repairall Makes & Models

From General Maintenance to Major Overhauls including A/C

Complete Shop Facilities

Murray 403-934-2675 cell 403-540-8264

Serving the Farming Community Since 1988

heavy duty mechanic

42A Spruce Park Drive • 403-934-4954

www.strathmorefloor.com

Carpet • Lino • CeramicHardwood • Laminates • General paint

flooring

403•901•[email protected]

cleaning


139 EAST LAKE CRESCENTAIRDRIE

6 miNuTES NoRTh of CRoSS-iRoN miLLS

†Payments based on $0 down with a 4.99% interest rate and a 96 month term. Lease based on 20,000Kms/Year 60 month closed end lease. Prices and payments do not include GST, all rebates to dealer. Ask a sales professional for details. Vehicle images are for illustration purposes only, actual vehicles may not be exactly as shown. AmViC LiCENSED

WAS $39,495

6 to choose from

#129637

2012 DODGE DURANGO AWD HEAT

NOW ONLY

$37,488! OR $229 LEASE

$0 DOWN$219BW†

Financing

WAS $66,655

2012 RAm 3500SLT CREW CAB

NOW ONLY

$52,988! OR $352LEASE

$0 DOWN$321BW†

Financing

#1219924

DoDGEGrAND CArAVAN SXT

LoADED, INCLuDING FrEE DVD!

WAS $36,545

NOW ONLY

$25,698! OR $146LEASE

$0 DOWN$150BW†

Financing

#1220307

20122012

WAS $38,345

RAm 1500QUAD CAB 4X4 SXT

WAS $33,470

2012 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

NOW ONLY

$29,488! OR $212LEASE

$0 DOWN$184 BW†

Financing

#1219397

FULLY LOADED, 7 PASSENGER

DoDGEGrAND CArAVAN SXT

LoADED, INCLuDING FrEE DVD!

WAS $36,545

NOW ONLY

$26,988! OR $159LEASE

$0 DOWN$158BW†

Financing

#1220307

20122012

WAS $36,545

DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT

Loaded, Including Free DVD!

#1220307

‡Payments based on 84 mo. term with 6.39% variable interest rate. Prices reflect all dealer rebates. Ask a sales professional for details. **Payments based on biweekly payments. GST not included in any prices or payments. †Some exclusions apply, see dealer for details. Vehicle images are for illustration purposesonly, actual vehicles may not be exactly as shown.


6 MINUTES NORTHOF CROSS-IRON MILLS

2011 BUICK REGAL CXL TURBO

OWN IT$189BI-WEEKLYOAC**

SALE PRICED$27,760ZERO DOWN!

OR

2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT



OR

2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD



OR

2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT



OR

ONE OWNER TRADE

2011 DODGE CHARGER



OR

2002 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD


2009 BUICK LUCERNE


SALE PRICED!$13,988ZERO DOWN!

OR

ONE OWNER TRADE4-Cyl Turbo FFV 2.0L, AC,Bluetooth, CD, Cruise, Keyless,Leather Heated Seats, OnStar,Panoramic Sunroof, ALLPower Options, Satellite Radio,Stability/ Traction ControlSTK# 1220504A

AC, Bluetooth, CD, Cruise,DVD, Power Door Locks/Steering/Windows,Stability/ Traction ControlBACK UP CAMERASTK# 13475

V6, 3.6 Liter, Automatic, AC,Alloy, Bluetooth, Cruise, Keyless,Panoramic Sunroof , ALL POWEROptions, Stability/ Traction Control

STK# 13436

V6, Automatic, AC, Alloys,CD, Cruise, OnStar, PowerOptions

STK# 13322A

A/C, CD, Cruise,Power Options, TiltSteering, 5 Speed AndOnly 126,000kms

STK# 13432B

Long Bed, Quad Cab, V8 4.7Liter, AC, Bed Linder, CD,Cruise, ALL POWER Options

STK# 1220439B

4x4, V8 HEMI 5.7L, Automatic, AC, CD, Cruise,DVD, Leather Interior, Panoramic Sunroof, ALLPOWER Options, Reverse Park Assist/ ParkingSensors, Roof Rack, Tow Package, Rear DVD& Back Up Camera

STK# 1220437A

TURBO REAR DVD

SUNROOF







OR




OR




OR




OR

ONE OWNER TRADE

2011 DODGE CHARGER



OR



2009 BUICK LUCERNE



OR




STK# 13436


STK# 13322A


STK# 13432B


STK# 1220439B


STK# 1220437A

TURBO REAR DVD

SUNROOF







OR




OR




OR




OR

ONE OWNER TRADE

2011 DODGE CHARGER



OR



2009 BUICK LUCERNE



OR




STK# 13436


STK# 13322A


STK# 13432B


STK# 1220439B


STK# 1220437A

TURBO REAR DVD

SUNROOF







OR




OR




OR




OR

ONE OWNER TRADE

2011 DODGE CHARGER



OR



2009 BUICK LUCERNE



OR




STK# 13436


STK# 13322A


STK# 13432B


STK# 1220439B


STK# 1220437A

TURBO REAR DVD

SUNROOF







OR




OR




OR




OR

ONE OWNER TRADE

2011 DODGE CHARGER



OR



2009 BUICK LUCERNE



OR




STK# 13436


STK# 13322A


STK# 13432B


STK# 1220439B


STK# 1220437A

TURBO REAR DVD

SUNROOF

FREE DVD on

Mini Vans FREE DiESEL on Heavy Duty Trucks

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