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The Thanking volunteers The WDHS has been around in one form or another Bisons battle in finals naloxone to fentanyl overdose patients. wind reached speeds of 98 km/hr according to En- for decades, although the most recent version has only The order was announced on Feb. 7 in response to an in- vironment Canada. been incorporated since January 2015. crease in opioid- and fentanyl-related drug-induced deaths. “There were quite a few trees that went down Currently, there are 14 members who pay $20 per year “We see more (call outs for drugs) than we used to, it’s Page 21 and were damaged in the parks and all over town,” Page 17 to be a part of the group, which preserves the history of Page 19 an increasing trend. Opium overdoses, and particularly said Dave Rimes, interim operations manager with Strathmore and the area around it. fentanyl, is becoming more common,” said Kevin Link, the Town of Strathmore. “We had some damage to “We’ve got a small group and we are trying to think of paramedic and operations manager with Wheatland Emer- the fence at the tennis court up by curling rink. It’s ways to enlarge our membership,” said Rhonda Stock- gency Medical Services (EMS). amazing, even the big corner posts are bent. It’s well, WDHS president. Naloxone is a highly effective drug that reverses the ef- amazing the wind did that.” One of the first projects the group took on was to fects of any opiates such as fentanyl, codeine, oxycodone, According to Rimes, although damage caused by declare the Anglican Church Strathmore’s first historical morphine, Percocet and heroin. The drug is extremely safe the storm wasn’t exclusive to one part of town, the building and to move it to a new location after a devel- to use and only works on opiate overdoses. If someone older sections of Strathmore with bigger trees got oper purchased the land that it sits on. Unfortunately, was to be administered naloxone even if they were not hit the hardest. Fences were knocked down around this project was a little too big for the WDHS so soon af- YOURoverdosing GROWING on an opiate, CIR it would REALTY not harm them as it ex- town, including at Lambert Village. Many homes ter forming, and their efforts, although extensive, “came hibits essentially no pharmacologic activity. Football jamboree Drama zones Silver win at Westerns STRATHMORE lost shingles which could be found on roads. to an abrupt halt.” Though as with any medication, some 1051,rare but serious100 Ranch Market, Strathmore, AB Power was on and off in various parts of “The problem we ran into and the end result was that side effects, including death, can persist so the adminis- Strathmore during the storm. Power lines had trees historical grants are only applicable if (the building) is trant of the drug must weigh the potential side effects with fall on them but Fortis and the tree crews respond- on the original site. We can’t get a grant to move it,” said the potential benefits. Broker Delegate ed quickly, tackling dangerous or emergency issues Tom Sadler, a director of the WDHS. The government of Alberta is providing interested MFR first. Historic sites can be granted municipally or provin- agencies free training about opioid overdoses and how to “Probably the busiest people after the storm were cially, but it is the combination of the building and the administer naloxone. The naloxone kits are being provid- the tree crews and Fortis because they were run- site that grants them to be deemed historic, not one or ed to MFR agencies at no cost. There are two versions: an ning around trying to get power back up and the the other. intermuscular injection (most common) or a nasal spray trees off everywhere else,” said Rimes. The three lots that the church sits on were originally injection. 587-316-2000 The Strathmore Fire Department (SFD) was part 587-316-2000 donated by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), which 587-316-2000 “I think it’s quite proactive that they are allowing in- of the initial response focusing on public safety is- makes it historically important to Strathmore. Meetjectable medications to be given by first responders,” said See our ad on Page 5 See our ad on Page 5 See our ad on Page 5 sues. The SFD had 15 people and four trucks in The developer, after purchasing the land, originally Link. “As paramedics, we have a lot of training and a lot operation. Muir Furzer, SFD deputy fire chief, said offered to sell the church to the WDHS for $15,000. of experience delivering a multitude of injectable medica- he was very proud of the quick response by SFD They have since lowered their price to $2,000, but be- tions. It was quite thoughtful of the province to put this personnel. They responded to several calls of pow- tween the costs of the building, moving costs, new land ministerial order forward so that (first responders) can use Offering IV Sedation er lines lying on the road and trampolines flying Offering IV Sedation costs and the fact that the church would not be provin- Offering IV Sedation (naloxone).” around because they weren’t secured. cially granted historical status if it sits on new land, the Naloxone kits are also available at all pharmacies for the Dr. Ashkan Hamzehi DDS Dr. Ashkan Hamzehi DDS Dr. Ashkan Hamzehi DDS Dr. Jungsoo kim DDS “We respond to a lot of different calls. Tracking Dr. Jungsoo kim DDS WDHS decided moving the old church was not feasible Dr. Jungsoo kim DDS public to pick up, at no cost to them, if they believe they or Dr. Arzy Kafrouny DDS down a wayward trampoline was different,” said Dr. Arzy Kafrouny DDS unless a miracle happens. Dr. Arzy Kafrouny DDS a family member is at risk of a fentanyl overdose. Training General Practice Family Dentistry Furzer. “We were helping out the lady. She was General Practice Family Dentistry “It was a very sad day to lose one of our historical General Practice Family Dentistry on how to determine an opioid overdose as well as how 100 Ranch Market, Unit 105F home by herself and we helped her get her tram- 100 Ranch Market, Unit 105F buildings,” said Denise Peterson, secretary of the WDHS. 100 Ranch Market, Unit 105F to administer naloxone will be given by the pharmacists Strathmore, AB 403.934.5292 poline secured.” Strathmore, AB 403.934.5292 For the past year, the WDHS has been working with Strathmore, AB 403.934.5292 to individuals wishing to take home a naloxone kit. Take- www.theranchdentalcentre.com Lisa Conley is a Hillview resident who had her www.theranchdentalcentre.com an app developer to design a historical walking app www.theranchdentalcentre.com home naloxone kits are only available as intermuscular home damaged during the storm. The siding on her titled On the Spot. The app will feature three different injections. Look on Page 4 for chimney was completely ripped off, exposing the Look on Page 4 for walking tours of Strathmore with pictures of old, histori- Pow Wow to celebrate diversity! Look on Page 4 for MFR agencies are not required by law to carry and ad- Town of Strathmore wood underneath. Town of Strathmore cally important buildings in town, information about the Town of Strathmore minister naloxone in the event of an opioid overdose; they Municipal Notices “I thought it was weird that it was just the chim- Municipal Notices site and the old buildings, and updated pictures taken The Crowther Memorial Junior High School (CMJHS) held their second annual Pow Municipal Notices remain free to make their own operational decisions re- Storm hits close to home! ney that got stripped,” said Conley. “We have some from the same angle as the old photographs. Wow on May 2. The first sentence in CMJHS’s mission statement is “United in our garding carrying and administering naloxone. Connor McKinnon of the Strathmore Storm battles for a loose puck versus Contact Us Today! Contact Us Today! Diversity.” The school “believes in celebrating (everyone)” so they were excited to Contact Us Today! Crowfoot in the semi-final of the Midget-A Provincial Championship on March damage in other areas but for it to just strip the The app, along with showing pictures from the 1900s Several local MFR agencies are choosing to be proactive offer the Pow Wow as a way to immerse students in the culture of their peers. The 26 at the Strathmore Family Centre. The Storm then moved on to the champion- 403.934.5589 chimney I thought it was odd.” Graduation celebration! 403.934.5589 and new photos, will also contain three levels of infor- Pow Wow was complete with a grand entry, a blessing in Blackfoot of the school, 403.934.5589 regarding potential fentanyl overdoses in Strathmore and ship, where they were edged out by Seera, earning themselves a silver medal in [email protected] Conley was also surprised at how quickly the Lily Chen sits on Oscar Lam’s shoulders as they celebrate graduating high school May 27 [email protected] mation: initial information, an expanded level to learn drummers and several dances performed by members of Siksika and students en- [email protected] Wheatland County by receiving training and carrying the the process. See Page 13 for more coverage of the championship. town cleaned up fallen branches. at the Strathmore High School. 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The number of Strathmore residents between result of thousands of dollars worth of Fildebrandt found himself in hot water earlier this 15 and 25 years of age who are currently with- donated manpower and materials that month when news spread he had listed his taxpay- Page 16 out a roof over their head is growing at an Page 17 cut the upwards-of-$100,000 cost to Page 13 er-funded condo on Airbnb and earned $2,555 over eight alarming rate, according to individuals in con- nearly half. months by renting out his living quarters when the legis- tact with those down and out. Volunteers were praised at a barbe- lature was not in session. Notwithstanding the fact that Strathmore’s cue held last weekend, especially the Along with 29 other eligible members, the Strathmore- vagrant are not readily visible in the town – Alberta-Saskatchewan-based company Brooks representative also claimed the maximum amount sleeping on park benches or hanging out in Legacy Fire Protection, which saved the in living allowances for the 2016-2017 fiscal year – or parks – local businesses, churches and schools non-profit society $9,000 in installa- $23,160. are becoming aware of the seriousness of the tion, consulting and engineering plans, While his actions have been deemed as double dipping situation. No fewer than 50 individuals are esti- and using their connections to reduce and hypocritical, Fildebrandt defended his behaviour, mated of resorting to “couch surfing” – crashing the final cost of a sprinkler system and YOURstating noGROWING rules were CIRbroken, REALTY he was vocal about the on friends’ couches and wandering from place a fire suppression system to $60,000. situation in the legislature and his decision was trans- Sauve wins New challenges Thunder earn silver STRATHMORE to place – taking up residence in substandard “We’ve got an amazing team of peo- parent. 1051, 100 Ranch Market, Strathmore, AB Strongman housing, often without water or electricity, and ple who are centred on certain core Shortly after issuing an apology and donating the funds even tenting. values and they wanted to be a part of to the government to combat financial debt, Fildebrandt Comic book and game store, Hobs Hobbies, it,” said Carl Pollard, owner of Legacy was once again the topic of discussion when Alberta Broker Delegate has established itself as somewhat of a hub for Fire Protection. Party Leader Greg Clark released records that showed teenagers in Strathmore. Owner John Hilton “With homelessness, there are a lot the former UCP finance co-critic claimed food expenses O’Brien, who holds a university degree in so- of varying reasons. There are vulner- while also claiming the per diem – an allowance per day cial work and philosophy, and has been a staff- able people in society and they need – nine times for a total of $192.60 over a two-and-a-half er, volunteer and board member on homeless community support. I think we’re for- year period. organizations in Portland, Grande Prairie, Mil- tunate that we’re in the industry that In response, Fildebrandt chalked it up to administra- 587-316-2000 waukee and Calgary, finds an average of five 587-316-2000 we are and have an opportunity to 587-316-2000 tive errors but took full responsibility for the mistakes individuals in his store a week who are dis- provide for our families. Whether you Meetwith intentions of reimbursing any variances. See our ad on Page 5 See our ad on Page 5 See our ad on Page 5 placed. want to acknowledge it or not, they’re Furthermore, news broke of an ongoing court case re- “In terms of the youth homelessness in your community, so turning a blind sulting from a hit-and-run supposedly with his involve- Strathmore is troubled, and I have a handful of eye doesn’t solve the problem.” ment in June 2016. Then, just after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, customers who are couch surfing, who come Due to space limitations, Pollard had Fildebrandt took to Facebook to publicly announce his Offering IV Sedation into the store because we have very cheap Offering IV Sedation to turn more volunteers away but said Offering IV Sedation submission of his resignation to United Conservative entertainment for them,” Hilton O’Brien said. he had a large number of workers ea- Party Interim Leader Nathan Cooper, stating with media Dr. Ashkan Hamzehi DDS Dr. Ashkan Hamzehi DDS Dr. Ashkan Hamzehi DDS Dr. Sharif Faizi DDS “Maybe you need to couch surf because your Dr. Sharif Faizi DDS ger to help on the project. Dr. Sharif Faizi DDS attention shedding light on private issues over public is- Dr. Arzy Kafrouny DDS parents are having a big fight and you just Dr. Arzy Kafrouny DDS The requirement of a sprinkler sys- Dr. Arzy Kafrouny DDS sues, taking responsibility would no longer suffice and General Practice Family Dentistry don’t want to be there, so who’s going to put General Practice Family Dentistry tem threw a wrench into the initial General Practice Family Dentistry therefore submitted his resignation. 100 Ranch Market, Unit 105F you up? Is it that nice family who wants to take 100 Ranch Market, Unit 105F plans of Strathmore’s first ever over- 100 Ranch Market, Unit 105F “This young party cannot afford to be distracted from Strathmore, AB 403.934.5292 care of you, or is it the kid who you met at a Strathmore, AB 403.934.5292 night shelter – a result of changes to Strathmore, AB 403.934.5292 the formative period that is in right now as we come to- www.theranchdentalcentre.com www.theranchdentalcentre.com www.theranchdentalcentre.com party and invites you over and doesn’t have a the Alberta Fire Code that were imple- gether as conservatives,” he stated on his Facebook page. lot of food but there’s some beer. You put this mented in 2014, a year after the Har- “Right now, media controversy is distracting from the Look on Page 4 for stuff together and it get’s real interesting. Look on Page 4 for vest Healing Centre Church was con- Look on Page 4 for work that must be done as the UCP is founded. The UCP Town of Strathmore “What we’re observing right now, it’s all an- Town of Strathmore structed. Town of Strathmore Leadership race should be focused on issues of leader- New lines ease flooding concerns Municipal Notices ecdotal because it’s so hard to quantify, but we Municipal Notices With the help of community mem- Municipal Notices ship and values and not on personalities. My family and Solomon Bukru (l-r), Petros Eliyas and the rest of the Kidco Construction crew Contact Us Today! only have the stories the kids are telling us.” Slide into fun! Contact Us Today! bers, volunteers and a board – which is Contact Us Today! my constituents are the most important thing to me, and Hilton O’Brien, among other members of the expected to grow to nine members in I want to do them proud. I’m a flawed man, and I can do were in the process of installing storm water drainage pipelines in the downtown Four-year-old Cole Gamracy made good use of the bouncy castle at the 33rd annual Glei- core of Strathmore on Aug. 15, to help reduce flooding issues at the 2nd Avenue 403.934.5589 communities, have heard stories of teenagers 403.934.5589 the near future – countless hours have Rocking in Rockyford! 403.934.5589 better. If I have let anyone down, know that I have let chen Fall Fair last weekend. The event included the Gleichen Steel on Wheels Show ‘n and Lakeside Boulevard intersection. Despite the construction, all businesses in [email protected] staying with friends to avoid family violence, Shine, Gleichen Lion’s Club breakfast, a parade, a trade show, and many activities. For more [email protected] been spent to ensure the shelter’s pro- Cowboys and cowgirls from across the world competed in the 60th Rockyford Rodeo from July 28 to [email protected] myself down, and I will prove that I am the man that I the downtown core are operating at regular business hours. drugs, alcohol or mental health issues at home. coverage see Page 12. posed September opening date. 30. See Page 3 and Page 15 for more coverage. hold as the standard for trustCraig and integrity.” Karen Audra www.StrathmoreTimes.com Miriam Ostermann Photo www.StrathmoreTimes.com Adelle Ellis Photo www.StrathmoreTimes.com Tamara Debbie Sheryl Jens Lars LornaMiriam Ostermann Photo Continued on Page 6 Continued on Page 7 Continued on Page 2
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The day started off with a pancake breakfast put “It’s been an interesting little while this on by the Cheadle Lions Club, complete with ma- spring. One thing that happened … that will gicians and a face painter. affect all levels of government is the marijuana During the breakfast, Strathmore Mayor Michael piece of legislation,” said Shields, adding that it Publication Day Friday Ell announced the winner of the Strathmore 150 will have a cascading effect on all three levels logo contest. The contest, launched in December, of government. saw entries from Grade 7 to 12 students from Currently, the federal government has intro- Strathmore and Wheatland County. The top five duced the broad strokes of a piece of mari- entries were chosen, and over 500 votes were YOUR GROWING CIR REALTY Spartans shine juana legislation just to get it out in the open. ROP format 8C tabloid made by members of the community on their fa- Strathmore STRATHMORE The plan is for the federal government to1051, set 100 Ranch Market, Strathmore, AB vourite logo. The winner was Grade 8 student Em- Pitches-in meline Keeling, and four runners-up were Kiera broad guidelines regarding the legalization of McQuinn, Katie Zakariasen, Jayla Kenney and Ky- marijuana and then the 10 provinces and three lie Bishop. territories will take the next step regarding pro- Broker Delegate Keeling’s winning logo included a train in the vincial legislation. page depth 15.25 inches Shields noted that they met with an Alberta centre of a maple leaf, surrounded by wheat, a cattail and people holding hands. Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) ex- “I knew I wanted the maple leaf in it to repre- ecutive in Ottawa who represented the munic- sent Canada and something to show the diversity ipalities of Alberta and brought forward their 587-316-2000 in this town [people], as well as the train because concerns with the new piece of legislation. (213 lines) that’s how this town first started: we were ‘the AUMA believes that it will come down to the See our ad on Page 5 587-316-2000 town that moved.’ I also wanted to show nature – Meetmunicipalities to do several things regarding See our ad on Page 5 the wheat and cattail – because the natural beauty marijuana legislation such as licensing, building is my favourite part of Strathmore,” said Keeling. inspections, approvals and policing. The logo was printed onto 150 buttons for peo- In the end, several laws regarding marijua- Circulation Offering IV Sedation ple who attended the Family Day breakfast. Keel- na usage will differ between provinces, such as Dr. Ashkan Hamzehi DDS ing herself received a shirt with the logo printed Offering IV Sedation the distribution and sale method and the age at Dr. Jungsoo kim DDS on it. which a person will legally be able to consume Dr. Arzy Kafrouny DDS Dr. Ashkan Hamzehi DDS marijuana in each province. General Practice Family Dentistry “This represents the strength of our community Dr. Jungsoo kim DDS Dr. Arzy Kafrouny DDS Originally, the federal government publicized
stats and joining hands and working together and be- 100 Ranch Market, Unit 105F General Practice Family Dentistry that marijuana legalization will take place on Strathmore, AB 403.934.5292 ing proud of Canada,” said Strathmore mayor Mi- Total Controlled Circulation 11,503 100 Ranch Market, Unit 105F July 1, 2018. However, they have backed off www.theranchdentalcentre.com chael Ell on the winning logo. Strathmore, AB 403.934.5292 that date and although they have still set a tar- Ell noted the Family Day celebrations are the www.theranchdentalcentre.com kick-off to the town’s Canada 150 celebrations. get date for marijuana to be legalized in 2018, Look on Page 4 for “This is all about celebrating Canada and our Ca- there is no set date for it yet. Town of Strathmore nadian history and the Canadian future that we Look on Page 4 for MP Shields proclaimed that he along with his Audit Basis: CMCA Municipal Notices have,” said Ell. “One of the ways to do it is to cel- Town of Strathmore party will be working to slow the legalization of ebrate Family Day, which originally started in Al- Municipal Notices marijuana down so that more specifics regard- Pokémon Go! Contact Us Today! ing the legislation are in place before a law is berta.” Contact Us Today! A&W Family Day fun! introduced and so that provincial and munici- The Strathmore Library held a Pokémon Go party as part of their spring break programming. 403.934.5589 The Youth Club of Strathmore also hosted a car- The library was packed with children as they caught Pokémon on their mobile devices, hunted A&W Strathmore hosted several Family Day activities such as arts and crafts, games and pal governments are allowed more time to see [email protected] nival with several games and many prizes for chil- 403.934.5589 for Pokémon among the books, made Pokéballs and competed in Pokémon trivia. Eathan Hen- sightings of the Root Bear. Kids also got to eat for half off. Micah Edie, 1, draws a picture what the ramifications are of the legislation and dren while the breakfast was going on. at the colouring table at A&W on Feb. 20. [email protected] derson (l-r), 6, and Dustin Bastine, 6, pose at the Pokémon photo booth. www.StrathmoreTimes.com Continued on Page 3 Adelle Ellis Photo Tamarato deal withDebbie putting their ownCraig laws in place.Sheryl Jens Lars Karen Lorna Audra www. .com Adelle Ellis Photo StrathmoreTimes Continued on Page 7 REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS Desjardins Enslen Langlois Johnston Lehmann Lehmann Helfrich Phibbs Reinhardt 403-874-6486 403-852-5923 403-630-0384 403-923-6774 403-540-0201 403-585-3389 587-225-9336 403-874-7660 403-325-0744
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Nestled along the heart of the TransCanada Highway in Alberta is the vibrant community of Strathmore – where quality of life is a way of life.
Known as one of Canada’s fastest growing communities, Strathmore provides the idyllic lifestyle for families, with a high-quality standard of living. Kinsmen Park is a fantastic spot develop lifelong friendships and the This community of over 12,500 for families to enjoy year-round. opportunity to give back. boasts spirit, excellent recreation, Located in the downtown core, business opportunities and a strong Kinsmen Park has pathways, ice Strathmore is a bustling community education system. Strathmore skating in the winter, gazebos, with a wide-range of housing offers all the benefits of living in a picnic benches, docks for fishing, available. Whether you want to safe community, but also has the a playground, washroom facilities be close to downtown, or schools, advantage of being a community and a brand new amphitheatre. modern residential developments, strathmore just 22 minutes east of Calgary. A brand new subdivisions, adult quick drive down Highway 1, west A popular destination on a hot communities, or townhouses, of Strathmore, leads right into one summer day is the Lions Spray there is plenty to choose from in of Canada’s largest cities. Park, located on the south end affordable price ranges. of Kinsmen Park. The spray park includes a great variety of colourful Thanks to the East Calgary spray apparatus that are activated Regional Waterline, Strathmore is by touch. now being supplied with potable water from the City of Calgary. The Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate line was finished, successfully the Ducks Unlimited projects commissioned and has been in and variety of wildlife at many service since January 2012. To ponds and wetlands throughout supplement the potable water is Strathmore. Gray’s Park, located the new wastewater treatment on the east side of Wheatland Trail, plant, managed by EPCOR. is a great spot for families in all Strathmore can now meet the seasons. Throughout the winter water demands of a population of Families are provided with all it is a normal sight to see people more than 30,000 residents. sorts of recreational opportunities gathering for a game of shinny or from the Family Centre; which for a leisurely skate. During the boasts Olympic and NHL sized ice warmer months the well used paths surfaces, to the Aquatic Centre, come to life as people enjoy the which includes a kiddie pool, hot wildlife, flora and fauna in their tub, water slide, multi-purpose natural habitats. room and lane pool. Additionally, Strathmore has soccer fields, Spirit drives this community and baseball diamonds, numerous there are hundreds of opportunities parks and walking paths, a golf to get involved. No matter what course within the town, and various your interests are, there is golf courses in close proximity to something for you. the town. Volunteers are always welcome Strathmore’s Parks Department to participate in major community strives to provide parks, open events such as the Canada Day spaces and pathways that celebrations, Heritage Days, enrich the leisure needs and Relay for Life, and the ever- quality of life for citizens. The popular Celebration of Lights. community endeavours to establish Being involved in these events, or playgrounds that are appropriate those put on by the many schools, for a wide range of ages and offers churches and community service opportunities for creative fun. groups, brings people together to