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Please call 403-934-9681 to schedule your appointment Dr. Elizabeth Robinson • Dr. Leanne Lesniak NEW patIENtS WELcoME Wheatland County closes Gleichen fire department #11 - 55 Wheatland trail, Strathmore On Feb. 15 Wheatland County Coun- release they are confident there will The county said they are commit- cillors issued a press release stating not be an interruption to the fire and ted to making sure proper protocols the Gleichen District Fire Association emergency services in the Gleichen and procedures are in place for fire www.crystalRidgeDental.com and the Gleichen District Fire Depart- area. In the interim, Standard and Clu- protection services within Wheatland ment will no longer be responsible for ny Fire Departments will provide fire County. fighting fires or providing emergency protection for the area. For more information contact services in Wheatland County. The de- County council plans to meet with Wheatland County Administration at cision was per council resolution and Gleichen and area residents in the 403-934-3321. SAFEblu became effective immediately. near future to discuss a plan for main- See next week’s issue of the Times County Councillors stated in the taining fire and emergency services. for more on this breaking story. Fire & Safety ServiceS Strathmore loses iconic figure LocALLy ownEd & opErAtEd Continued from Page 1 programming that they were getting, “There wasn’t a time I remember “He was an honest, true individual. and whether they were getting a good where he wasn’t willing to be in on Fire Extinguishers A great ambassador to the communi- education,” said Moncks. a meeting or help take over a meet- Service & Inspections ty,” said Grajczyk. Moncks said there was no one more ing or to work with us in helping a “I’ve been in town 35 years and attune to how people were doing and student or parent understand some- Safety Supplies • defibrillators worked with Keith a long time. He wanting to be involved with how they thing.” Safety training • consulting was a great councillor to start with, a were feeling. Schneider often spent countless cor programs great mayor.” “He was there to support us all al- hours at the school trying to make Susan Moncks was vice-principal of ways, in everything whether it be things better for everyone. He worked ISnet world Standard School during Schneider’s discipline, whether it be money we at the Youth Detention Centre in 921B wheatland trail time at the school. needed for classroom things, whether Strathmore and Moncks said he had 403-934-9387 “He was always someone who cared it be supplies, parental things going been a very well respected person in Behind the Golden Hills School division- South side of Hwy#1 extremely about the kids, about the on,” said Moncks. that area. “I would say that’s the type of student that he really helped here at our school, the ones that were maybe going to fall off the wagon, or leave school or having those kind of difficulties. He really helped a lot of those kids, he understood them,” said Registration March 1, 2011 at 7 pm Moncks. At the Playschool, located at 615 Westchester Road. “He loved his family. No question Parents only please. his girls were his pride and joy and we always heard lots about them and he was always interested in our fami- Three-Year-Olds Four-Year-Olds lies too.” Moncks said he and his wife (Limit of 12 children per class) (Limit of 12 children per class) Gwen had taught line dancing. She A. Tuesday/Thursday AM E. Monday/Wednesday AM said they were both very good at it. 9:15-11:15 am 9:15-11:45 am She said even after he retired he B. Tuesday PM F. Monday PM kept in touch, but was able to step 12:30-2:30 pm 12:30-3:00 pm back and let the school progress on its C. Wednesday AM G. Tuesday/Thursday AM own. Even when he was sick, he tried 9:15-11:15 am 9:15-11:45 am to go to the Christmas concerts and D. Wednesday PM H. Tuesday/Thursday PM had attended a couple of graduations 12:30-2:30 pm 12:30-3:00 pm for kids he had helped out. Moncks said the Hope Communi- (Starting Jan. 11/2012, I. Wednesday PM ty Church had become important to for children who turn 3 12:30-3:00 pm them and he was a very faithful man. after Sept. 15/2011) The consensus from everyone is Classes run from September through May. Classes will be added as needed. Schneider was a wonderful man and was great asset to the community. Not Phone: (403) 901-1700 Fax: (403) 901-1010 one person had an unkind word about Email: [email protected] him, instead everyone praised the man, remembering fondly his humour www.strathmoreplayschool.com and all he has done for the community. His service will be Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. www. .com at the Hope Church and the reception StrathmoreTimes will follow at the Civic Centre. February 18, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 3

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Wendi Tashlikowich Masquerade fun! Photo • Make a Bear • Choose a Heart Family day almost here • Receive a Bear Home Shannon LeClair the key and said Chief Furzer and the The Kinsmen are also supplying the • Dress Your Bear Times Reporter Fire Departments have done wonders wood for the firepits. keeping the ice looking good at Kins- “An outside event like this always de- Birth Certificates will be mailed to You! Only a few more days and Family Day men Park. The fire departments have pends on weather, to some extent...so 128 - 2nd Avenue, Strathmore will be here and with it marks the first also been seen around the park with it’s fingers crossed and hoping for the of Strathmore’s centennial celebrations. ladders over the past week, stringing best. So far, it looks fairly decent,” said 403-934-6737 The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. with lights up. Sobol said everyone has been Sobol. www.hiddensecretsstore.com a welcome by the mayor. There will be great and cooperative. The Strathmore and District Cham- a skating, fire pits with seating, a Town “The Kinsmen recently offered to ber of Commerce will have a free hot of Strathmore tent, with historical infor- supply free hot dogs between noon and chocolate and coffee booth set up. mation and centennial pins for sale and 2 p.m.,” said Sobol. There will be music all day long and Make a Bear! much more. The Kinsmen are also using the cel- heated tents for those who need a few AcrossVideo from No Frills Gallery “I am getting kind of excited. Mostly ebrations as a bit of a fundraiser for minutes to warm up. From noon until everything is set,” said Councillor Bob the Food Bank and Sobol said anyone, 3 p.m. there will be free sleigh rides - The Old Movie Gallery Sobol, who also sits on the centennial especially those taking advantage of and boy scouts games, including snow- day committee. their free hot dog offer is encouraged shoe races. The first of the centennial He said there are a few details be- to bring a non-perishable food item. celebrations will end with a bang when Movie Rental of the Week ing ironed out, but said the venue is There will be baskets available on site. the fireworks begin at 6:30 p.m. due dATe Lions ready to join forces TuesdAy, FebruAry 22Nd releAse Shannon LeClair in attendance that there were two ficials, the first thing they look at is are Free Kids Titles every day!!! Times Reporter groups working separately to attain the we together on this whole unit,” said - One per account same goal. Craig Stone, chairperson for Mayor Steve Grajczyk. The Strathmore Lions Club held a the Strategic Planning Committee, was “Are we big enough to do it alone? 403-934-4323 meeting in the Chuck Mercer room at also at the meeting and reaffirmed his Maybe we have to go outside - includ- the Civic Centre on Feb. 12. Charlotte point that a facility is needed, and they ing Strathmore and Chestermere and all

Cummings spoke on behalf of the Li- are looking for the best result for the of us towns get together and build a STRATHMORE ons, outlining their goal of the meeting. town. huge one.” TIMES “As a service group we brought you “In the end what we’re all here for is The general consensus of the meet- If you live in the area guys together to try to form a commit- to create a multi-purpose facility,” said ing was there is a need for the Lions (Wheatland County, Strathmore tee to start looking at means of fund- Stone. and the Golf Club to work together. & Langdon) and are not receiving your ing,” said Cummings at the meeting. “We just know this needs to be done. The next meeting date has not been de- FREE Strathmore Times Many of the members in attendance Iif that happens at the golf course that’s termined yet, but it was decided it will Newspaper had been at the Golf Club Strategic fine. If it happens at the Ag. Society be one meeting conjoined, instead of in your mail box please Planning Committee meeting in late property that’s fine.” two separate ones discussing the same give us a call 403.934.5589 January. There were concerns by some “In talking to various government of- issues. qUiCk lUbe lUbe, Oil, FilTer Tire sale 15 PT inspection 95 Cost + 10% Washer Fluid Fill - No Charge $49

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People with fresh tattoos have had Idol chemicals injected into their skin that can make the local area very sensitive to UV exposure while the tattoo is still healing. So absolutely Brentwood Elementary don’t allow that area to tan. Either School held their first cover it up completely, if possible, ever Brentwood Idol. It was meant as a spoof or don’t tan at all until the skin has if the popular TV show, healed. After the skin has healed, ‘American Idol’ and it do continue moderate protective featured talent within measures. At this point the chemicals the school. There were have lost their photosensitivity. The of course musical per- formances, dance and tattoo, though, will begin to lose even a gymnastics rou- its brilliancy with exposure to UV, tine. The guest judges whether that UV comes from indoors were Paula Abdul (Mrs. or outdoors. So preserve those Linda Tucker), Randy tattoos by using a tattoo Jackson (Mrs. Steeves) and Simon Cowell (Mr. stick or a good sunscreen. Larry Tucker - School Board Trustee) who were very encouraging to all of our perform- Tanning ers. Mr. Jones also known as Jimmy Trash Vitamin D Sunbeds • Tanning performed “Dusty Old Infrared Sauna • Mystic HD Sunless Farmer” to everyone’s 510 Hwy 1, Strathmore - Country Lane Mall delight and Jonathan Le May was the big winner, HOURS 403-983-1803 playing “Blackbird” on Mon - Thurs: his guitar. 9:30 am to 8:30 pm Fri: 9:30 am to 7 pm “The Hottest Photos Courtesy of Bremtwood Elementary Sat & Sun: 10 am to 3 pm Place in Town!” We feature: Saying farewell after 36 years Shannon LeClair in education and I’ve been involved in their gym is large enough to accommo- Times Reporter administrative roles in education for date at least eight courts of badminton. Times tidbits most of that time,” said McBeth. That’s fantastic,” said McBeth. Did you know? After 36 years of working in educa- “They’ve been wonderful years and I “Always the things involving stu- tion, superintendent for Golden Hills just feel like its time to retire and think dents are the highlights, listening to Did you know your system of blood vessels – School Division, GHSD, Dianne Mc- of other things.” the choir sing, watching a provincial arteries, veins and capillaries, is over 60,000 miles long? Beth announced on Jan. 25, she would Her parents are getting older and volleyball game. All of those things That’s long enough to go around the be retiring. not well, and she said that played a big where students are just having a re- world more than twice! “I’ve had a long and wonderful career part in her decision. During her time ally rich experience, those are the best as superintendent, there has been sev- memories.” eral alternative programs brought into She said first thing she is going to GHSD. From her vision grew system- do is treat herself to a little bit of rest,. wide, equitable access to state-of-the- She would also like to finish her PhD, art technology to support teaching which she had put aside for the last Strathmore heavy truck repair and learning, said chair Dave Price in few years because she had been so now has a a press release. busy. A recent fond memory of hers is go- “I’m not the kind of person to sit ing into the newly renovated Drum- around for very long so I’ll be busy do- wheel alignment heller Valley Secondary School and ing something right off the bat,” said watching a physical education class in McBeth. machine the new gymnasium. The process to appoint a new super- for heavy trucks and school buses. “They were having badminton in- intendant should begin soon. struction and every student in the class McBeth will continue to sit on the Call (403) 901-1522 is up and able to participate because board until that point. to book your appointment today! RCMP presents Annual

lia sophia Names Top Sales Advisor in Strathmore Performance Plan to council Strathmore, AB (Grassroots Newswire) January 13, 2011 - lia sophia Shannon LeClair half mile of road they are asking to recently announced top honours for its Excellent Beginnings Programme Times Reporter be sanded. Council all agreed, stating Achievers for their outstanding sales accomplishments and professionalism. they will be looking for cost recovery. Having just joined the fashion jewellery business, Noelle Carrier has earned this prestigious accomplishment in the first 15 weeks by attaining certain sales levels Staff Sgt. Larry Marzinzik spoke and by sharing lia sophia with other new Advisors. before council regarding the third Children-at-play Children-at-play signs can be put up According to Bobbie Creber, Managing Director of lia sophia Canada, quarter review for the RCMP Annual “This immediate success is a result of Noelle’s hard work and dedication. Performance Plan. He said they are when a ratepayer requests it. How- lia sophia is fortunate to have this individual as part of our team and we look hovering within their objective and ever, the ratepayer will be expected forward to celebrating future successes.” they plan to stay focused on the five to cover the costs. The issue has been All new lia sophia Advisors have the opportunity to increase their earnings objectives they have been focusing deferred to the policy committee. and earn free jewellery as part of the Excellent Beginnings Programme. for the past few quarters. There are The plan celebrates the success of Advisors who stay on track in the first four now two people within the detach- Bow Valley College months in business. lia sophia provides ongoing opportunities for recognition Teri McKinnon is the new Bow Val- including monthly, quarterly and annual awards. ment who are trained of the DARE Program. ley College Regional Educational Rep- For more information about lia sophia, please contact resentative for Strathmore and Wheat- Noelle Carrier at www.liasophia.ca/sites/noellecarrier. Hussar asks for help land County. She made a presentation About lia sophia The Village of Hussar made a re- before Wheatland county outlining lia sophia is a unique direct selling opportunity offering fashion jewellery through personalized in-home demonstrations. The company’s goal is to quest to Wheatland County, asking what they are planning to do at this improve the lifestyles of its Advisors, Hostesses and Customers with products them to sand the roads to help with point. Currently they are not looking and opportunities. lia sophia connects women to their dreams, from obtaining snow removal when they are already at a building but are assessing the beautiful jewellery to empowering their financial futures. out and near the village. Hussar also needs of the community and trying to For further information, visit www.liasophia.ca or call 1-888-480-0408. requested they be sent a bill for the find interested people. February 18, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 5

by the sliCe Fresh and Hot • Lunch 11 am - 3 pm Canadian Pizza Unlimited Strathmore/Brooks MLA 419 - 2nd Street, Strathmore Arno Doerksen (l-r), CCL 403-934-0006 or 403-901-1181 Homes President Murray Prokosch and Strathmore Mayor Steve Grajczyk were all smiles at the Bay- side Villas Open House Feb. 10 at the Strathmore Civic Centre. The first phase of the affordable housing project will be complete this summer. registration night

Mario Prusina Photo for 2011-2012 is Groundbreaking partnership enables affordable housing March 3, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm at the playschool Mario Prusina invest in their own home. The fact that three-bedroom. 425 Brentwood Blvd. Times Editor this goes forward in perpetuity – that Strathmore Mayor Steve Grajczyk, the public contribution isn’t lost, that it a former real estate agent for over 30 403-934-8586

An innovative partnership between stays in place and provides a new op- years, said there are a lot of people Classes are as follows: the Government of Alberta, the Town portunity for someone in the future – I who just can’t take that first step and CLASS PREFERENCE: We will do our best to give of Strathmore and Classic Construc- think is very positive.” make a down payment on a home. each family their first choice for class times. tion Limited (CCL) is making it afford- Through grant money, the Town of However, this project makes it more Tues/Thurs AM (9:15-11:30) – 3 or 4 YEAR OLD able for people to purchase their own Strathmore will own a second mort- obtainable. Tues/Thurs PM (12:30-2:45) – 3 or 4 YEAR OLD home. gage on every home, which reduces “In this day and age, that is unheard Mon/Wed AM (9:15-11:30) – 3 or 4 YEAR OLD The partnership, which has been in the cost to the buyer by 30 per cent. of,” said Grajczyk about the affordabil- Mon/Wed PM (12:30-11:30) – 3 or 4 YEAR the works for years, is close to fruition, There is no interest or payment re- ity of this project. “It has a tremendous *Children must be 3 years old as of December 31, 2011 with the first phase of the Bayside Vil- quired on the second mortgage as long value to the community.” las to complete this summer. as the homeowner continues to own According to CCL President/CEO Also, please note that, we are very excited to have The announcement was made at the and reside in the home. Potential ho- Murray Prokosch, the response to the I’m For Kids Team here to answer questions for Home Buyers Open House, Feb. 10 at meowners need to be between a mini- project, in such a short amount of our screening program for speech and fine motor the Strathmore Civic Centre. The Bay- mum and maximum income bracket to time, has been great. skills that will be available this fall. side Villas is located off of Thomas be accepted for the program. “I think there is a huge need here Drive at Bayside Place. The town will hold a mortgage of for what we are doing,” said Prokosch. “To me, this looks like an innovative $47,900 on every two-bedroom home “We just need to get the word out on project – perpetually affordable hous- and $52,925 on every three-bedroom how exactly it works.” ing (with) good partners is really posi- home. This enables homebuyers to If you are interested in the Bayside tive,” said Arno Doerksen, Strathmore- have a down payment as low as $2,159 Villas Project or if you have any ques- Brooks MLA. “It encourages people to for a two-bedroom and $2,388 for a tions, please call (403) 934-9974. www.StrathmoreTimes.com byRon SmITh foRD STRaThmoRe Join Us on family Day, monday, february 21 For a 11 am Come Join Us on to 2 pm For the first 50 Customers who come in for Family Day foR a TeST DRIve oR have SeRvIce Monday, February 21 maInTenance Done on TheIR vehIcle will receive a Complimentary outside Wash From 9 - 5 pm going to have Contests, Crafts, and a Jug oF Windshield Washer Fluid. Finger Painting, Face Painting Proceeds will go to our local Food Bank to assist local families. FREE Baby Burger for kids under 8! FREE Coffee for Mom & Dad

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www.StrathmoreTimes.com times LifeStyles Thought What is a stroke? for the A stroke is a sudden loss of brain function. It is caused week by the interruption of flow of blood to the brain (ischemic ~ stroke) or the rupture of blood vessels in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). The interruption of blood flow or Success the rupture of blood vessels causes brain cells (neurons) in the affected area to die. The effects of a stroke depend comes from on where the brain was injured, as well as how much daring to damage occurred. A stroke can impact any number of areas Hot Stone including your ability to move, see, remember, speak, reason begin. and read and write. In a small number of cases, stroke-like damage to the Therapy brain can occur when the heart stops (cardiac arrest). The longer the brain goes without oxygen and nutrients What could be more wonderful on a cold supplied by blood flow, the greater the risk of permanent winters day than a massage at the spa from brain damage. Brain injuries can also result in uncontrolled your Massage Therapist melting away your bleeding and permanent brain damage. tension with warm soothing stones? Hot Stone Therapy is the practice of using Effects of a stroke warmed basalt stones in combination or Each stroke is different. How well you recover from a replacement of regular massage techniques. stroke depends upon many factors including how much Therapists are trained to apply stones in specific patterns as well as massage directly and what parts of your brain were damaged and your with stones, to treat a variety of ailments. health before the stroke. The work you do with your stroke Clients have found a decrease in symptoms rehabilitation team and the support from family and friends from constipation, headaches, insomnia and are also important to your recovery. poor circulation after receiving a hot stone A stroke damages the brain and causes a sudden loss treatment. Blood flow increases; muscle of brain function. Because your brain controls everything tension decreases and the heat from the stone you say, do and think, a stroke can have a wide variety of can feel safe and nurturing, encouraging effects. relaxation. The cerebrum is responsible for controlling movement Massage Therapists have been applying and sensation, speech, thinking, reasoning, memory, sexual Hot Stone Therapy for over 25 years using function, and regulation of emotions. It is divided into the mainly basalt stones, as they retain their heat right and left sides or hemispheres. and the do not break down when repeatedly washed and constantly immersed in water. Effects of left hemisphere strokes Basalt stones are found in rivers and oceans • Weakness or paralysis on the right side of your body. where the tumbling effects of the water and Trouble reading, talking, thinking or doing math. other rocks have made them smooth and flat, Debbie Murray • Your behaviour may become more slow and cautious and a perfect stone for smoothly gliding over than usual. FREE MaRkEt the skin. Various sizes of stones are matched • You may have trouble learning or remembering new Evaluations to particular areas of the body, (larger stones information. for thighs and gluteals, smaller stones for • You may need frequent instructions and feedback to 403.325.0372 • www.debbiemurray.ca neck and hands) and your Therapist will have a specific sequence for stone application to finish tasks. meet your massage requirements. Stones are thoroughly washed and sanitized after each Effects of right hemisphere strokes Cabbage Rolls treatment. • Weakness or paralysis on the left side of your body. While this type of therapy is suited to • Vision problems. 2/3 cup water • Problems distinguishing distance, depth, between up 1/3 cup uncooked white rice those who prefer a more gentle massage, a and down, or between front and back. This can make it hard 8 cabbage leaves common misconception of Hot Stone Therapy 1 pound lean ground beef is that it is for relaxation only. On the contrary, to pick up objects, button a shirt, or tie your shoes. 1/4 cup chopped onion deep tissue massage treatments are found to • Problems understanding maps. 1 egg, slightly beaten be less painful for clients as heat from the • Problems with short-term memory. 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Winter walk day Students at Westmount Elementary took part in the Winter Walk day on Feb. 9. The students were to spend an hour walking around the school field, being active and enjoying the weather. Shannon LeClair Photos

Letters to the editor A tribute to a great man To the Editor He was a founding member of WADEMSA and was a Keith and I worked together for 16 years, during great supporter of it. He was equally supportive of the his time as Mayor. He was a kind man, and a great Fire department and was involved in approving the supporter of the Town. He attended numerous ribbon new firehall. cuttings and attended many community functions on Additionally, Keith was instrumental in planning for behalf of the Town. the new aquatic centre, the recycle yard, civic centre, During those 16 years, the Town grew from 4185 family centre, handi-bus, Grays Park, and the plans for population to 11,102. Keith was a big supporter of and the development of the first wastewater treatment the Agricultural Society and loved Heritage weekend. plant to improve the environment, and numerous oth- The parade brought him great joy. He always ensured er projects for the good of the community. Town Council were in the parade and enjoyed throw- Keith Schneider was a true gentleman, which was ing candy to the spectators. evident in the way he dealt with people, both on a I always drove the convertible he rode in and he personal and professional level. He was admired by always had me stop at the Wheatland Lodge, where Town staff, whom he showed a genuine respect for. he jumped out and gave one of the seniors sitting on a We always felt that he supported us, and that he had chair by the street a full bag of candy to share with ev- high regard for our positions. Keith always had a smile eryone in the Lodge. The first year we had the running and a kind word for anyone who walked into his of- of the bulls, Keith was actually one of the runners, and fice, or came forward to Council meetings. He had a he participated in the mud wrestling in front of the way of making people feel at ease and comfortable grand stand one year. He promoted and attended the in his presence. He had high integrity and was a very HomExpo and the Home and Garden Show with our honest man. He was a great father and husband, and Town Booth. loved his daughters Amanda and Crystal, and his wife He ensured we had a good Town budget and made Gwen very much. Keith will be greatly missed by his sure we followed it. Keith was key in the initial pro- family, colleagues and everyone who worked with ceedings in bringing the Calgary Regional waterline him at the Town Office. to Strathmore, and was a primary in working with the Dwight Stanford City of Calgary in promoting Strathmore in the region. Chief Administrative Officer, Strathmore RCMP Briefs

Search warrant Located inside the residence was ap- more Trail) and Highway 24. in Chestermere proximately 1.5 ounces of cocaine and A single vehicle was located in the Chestermere RCMP along with a considerable amount of cash. One East Ditch of Highway 24. The driver members of the Calgary Police Ser- adult male and one adult female were who sustained minor injuries indicated vice executed a search warrant un- arrested in relation to cocaine traffick- that a Semi Truck pulling a “B-Train” der authority of the Controlled Drugs ing. Criminal charges will be handled was traveling Eastbound on Highway and Substances Act around 2 p.m. on by the Calgary Police Service. 560 (Glenmore Trail), failed to stop at Feb. 9. The residence is located along the clearly posted stop sign, and almost Springmere Way in Chestermere, Al- Theft from vehicles struck the other driver’s vehicle. The berta. in Strathmore driver was forced to evade the Semi The investigation was initiated by Strathmore RCMP would like to ad- Truck, ending up in the North Ditch. a Calgary Police Service surveillance vise the residents of Strathmore that The Semi Truck continued Eastbound team who followed a vehicle from police have received a surge in the on Highway 560 without stopping to Calgary to Chestermere. This vehicle number of reported thefts from motor provide assistance as is required by was observed being involved in a drug vehicles. The majority of these thefts law. No licence plate or identifying transaction. The owner of the vehicle have occurred during the night, and marks on the semi truck were obtained was later monitored in Calgary and ad- suspects are targeting satellite radios, by the driver. ditional drug transactions were noted. GPS units, iPod’s, and loose change. Strathmore RCMP are reminding The driver of this vehicle was arrested Strathmore RCMP are reminding res- motorists that this intersection is very in Calgary with a significant amount idents to please remove any valuables dangerous and is a hot spot for Motor of cocaine seized. The search warrant from their parked vehicles and always Vehicle Collisions. Please be aware of was based and issued on this informa- remember to lock their vehicles. posted road signs and travel carefully tion. on Rural Secondary Highways. Uniformed members of the Ches- Semi driver flees the scene RCMP are asking anyone with any termere RCMP along with plainclothes On Feb. 7, at approximately 12:30 knowledge of this incident or any other Calgary Police Service members exe- p.m., Strathmore RCMP were dis- incidents to contact the Strathmore cuted the search warrant with little risk patched to a Motor Vehicle Collision at RCMP at (403) 934-3968 or Crime to the residents in the neighborhood. the intersection of Highway 560 (Glen- Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).

STRATHMORE now is thE tiME to buy! 35 year mortgages change to 30 year mortgages Mario Prusina Publisher / Editor Rose Hamrlik Advertising as of March 18, 2011. will you still qualify? Contributors Shannon LeClair Reporter Tracey Rogers Office Manager Jody Schneider Production TIMESWendi Tashlikowich, Doug Taylor now is the time to buy. Call today to learn now to get into a house before that date. 202, 114 Canal Garden, Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1Y4 • 403.934.5589 Strathmore Times is published every Friday by Strathmore Times Inc. and is distributed by Canada Post to Strathmore, Carseland, Cheadle, Cluny, Gleichen, Hussar, Namaka, Nightingale, Rockyford, Rosebud, Speargrass, Standard, Lyalta and Langdon. We also have various pickup locations throughout our coverage area. Our 11,500 issues are printed by Star Press Inc., Wainwright, Alberta. The content in the Strathmore Times is copyright and reproduction Debbie Murray without the proper written consent of the Strathmore Times is strictly prohibited. The Times welcomes letters to the editor for publication. All submissions must signed and a phone number included for verification purposes. We reserve FREE MaRkEt Evaluations the right to edit letters for length, legal considerations and taste. Please try and keep your letters under 400 words to ensure that it will appear as close to its original form as possible. 403.325.0372 • www.debbiemurray.ca Page 8 • Strathmore Times • February 18, 2011 www.StrathmoreTimes.com

AltaLink renews partnership with 4-H AltaLink representatives met with members of the 4-H foundation of Alberta to renew their Shannon LeClair strengthen communities they operate three-year partnership. The partnership allows Times Reporter in. Clarke said AltaLink strives to build 4-H to continue as a legacy builder a present- relationships and support communities, ing partner of the 4-H communications program. AltaLink recently renewed a three- while providing safe, reliable electrical Leigh Clarke, Senior Vice President, External En- year partnership with the Alberta 4-H. transmission service. gagement and General Counsel, AltaLink (l) and Meghan Manor, intermediate member of the 4-H The renewal, which took place Feb. “AltaLink has been a great supporter Prairie Winds Multi-Club. Meghan gave an im- 8, allows 4-H the opportunity to con- of 4-H since 2003,” said Bruce Banks, promptu speech at the event. tinue as a legacy builder and present- Chief Executive Officer, 4-H Foundation Photo Courtesy of AltaLink ing partner of the 4-H communications of Alberta. program. “Our 4-H alumni say that public berta, of which there are more than provincial communications competi- “Alberta 4-H provides young Alber- speaking and presentation skills are 350 clubs, to support their communication. At each of these levels, AltaLink tans with the tools and resources to one of the most valuable assets they ac- tions program. Through this program, also provides monetary support. grow into confidant and capable lead- quire through the 4-H program. Thanks 4-H members learn the fundamentals “We also provide in-kind support ers”, said Leigh Clarke, Senior Vice Pres- in part to AltaLink’s support, Alberta of public speaking, presentations and through employee volunteer time at ident, External Engagement and Gener- 4-H is one of the best youth programs develop skills and confidence through 4-H events, such as judging at the com- al Counsel. in the country.” a communications event at their club,” munications competitions and provid- “AltaLink is proud to support the AltaLink is the presenting partner of said Lyndsay Thorlacius, Communica- ing electrical safety presentations at 4-H communications component of a 4-H 4-H’s communications program, which tions Advisor Chair, Joint Utility Safety camps,” said Thorlacius. member’s development.” reaches the club, district, regional and Team, JUST. AltaLink provides 4-H with a contri- 4-H is a big part of all communi- provincial levels of Alberta 4-H. 4-H members who do well can move bution of $103,000 annually, $70,000 of ties and is recognized as helping to “We provide $50 to each club in Al- onto district, then regional and finally which is monetary and $33,000 in-kind. February 18, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 9 Rosebud student Piano Tuner -Technician completes final project Tuning Grands & Uprights Regulating • Repairs Shannon LeClair life, come and take the audience on a Times Reporter journey of her life. Kathie L. Zakresky “She relives her life and she sees it Graduate of The Hal T.M. Lyne School of Piano Technology 1981 Cassia Schramm is a name that is kind of with hindsight and with new 403.934.5477 [email protected] well known to Rosebud Theatre goers, eyes,” said Schramm. after she was cast in lead roles in ‘Oli- “There’s a lot of hard things that hap- Valentines Luxury Winners ver Twist’ and ‘The Secret Garden’ in pened in her life and people that made bad choices and she made poor choic- Patty McDonald - Haircut/style (Bangles) and Three 2010. Schramm has been a student at Hours of Personal Training/One Month Membership Rosebud School of the Arts for the past es, but that’s also kind of the beauty (The Bank Athletic Club) four years, originally hailing from Olds. of the play, is that it doesn’t shy away Drinda Hyde - Manicure/Pedicure (Bangles) and from those things.” After she clears up a few things, Sch- Carnelian/Sterling Necklace (JJXO Jewelry) Cassia Schramm is nearing the end of her time ramm’s time as a student of Rosebud Schramm said it’s a bit brutally hon- Rhonda Treary - Dinner and a Movie for Two will be done. One of her last projects est in some parts, but well written and as a student at Rosebud School of the Arts. (Strathmore Station / Joyland Theatre) Schramm produced and acted in Canadian play- before graduating will be producing a funny at the same time. She found it wright Daniel MacIvor’s ‘You are Here’ from Jan. Money raised was $910 play or show of some kind. easy to relate to the play, which was 29 to 31. This was Schramm’s final project, and for the Strathmore Food Bank. part of why she chose it. She said there “Because I am an acting student, part after finishing up a few other details, she will have Proudly sponsored by of that, for me, as well as producing, were times the cast would repeat lines completed her time as a student. STRATHMORE is acting in it. This is my show,” said because of how well they apply to life. Photo Courtesy of Cassie Schramm TIMES Schramm. The main character, Alison, sees the op- Schramm chose ‘You are here’, writ- portunities she had in the past and of Strathmore ten by Canadian playwright Daniel course she can’t change it, but it can it’s doing its job, I think,” said Schramm. MacIvor, which was on the Rosebud help her in the future. Schramm said She plans to stay in Rosebud as long Denture Clinic stage from Jan. 29 to 31. one patron came up and spoke to her in as they continue to cast her. She said Terry Grant Denturist Schramm said a lot of other students regards to how deep the story had hit, she does plan on spending a few years and graduates of Rosebud will be in- and that she had a lot to think about. auditioning at other theatres. She also 403.934.3877 volved in helping put the performance “That’s what theatre should be, you said she has just finished recording a together. The play was about a woman, should take it home and maybe be an- CD. • Complete / Partial Dentures “Hopefully between theatre and mu- Alison, who comes into a dark room gry about it, and maybe be struggling • Same Day Relines & Repair and starts talking about her life. As she with it and maybe even be nauseous sic I can keep myself busy,” said Sch- talks, other characters, people from her about it. I think if it really hits you then ramm. • Custom Mouthguards • Custom Night Guards • Natural Teeth Whitening Langdon playground project STRATHMORETIMES If you live in the area (Wheatland County, Strathmore still looking for helping hands & Langdon) and are not receiving your Shannon LeClair grants. She said they are contacts FREE Strathmore Times Times Reporter that they would never have known Newspaper about if they hadn’t participated in in your mail box please Residents of Langdon had joined the competition. The next step now give us a call 403.934.5589 413 - 3rd St. Strathmore forces to promote their plans to im- is to redesign the project, because the prove the playground at the school design they have been working on is for the AVIVA Community Fund com- a few years old. Phelps said they are petition. The parks committee had going to go back to the kids and com- finished segment one and were hop- munity and see what they want to do, ing to gain funding for segment two. and take it to the vendors for new “We don’t have the best news, but quotes. They are looking at a 5,000 there is still some positive things that sq. foot footprint that will allow 160 Bridal are going on,” said Shelagh Phelps, children simultaneously playing on a member of the parks committee. the equipment. Phelps said they have Segment one was creating the first $75,000 raised out of the $450,000 Guide2011 wheelchair accessible playground in segment two will cost. Phelps is hop- Do You Provide a Wedding Service? the municipal district of Rockyview. ing with rescaling and new quotes Segment two, originally, was to build they may be able to bring the costs The Strathmore Times a playground for the rest of the age down, hopefully to $350,000. is producing a groups. 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feature property - call la shaun call sheila fabulous call robert & taMara really only call ron why rent? Mls c3451266 Immaculate excellent starter oPPortunIty townhouse! $100,000 3 bedroom home and double Robert Desjardins This newly painted 1221 sq ft 2 Bedrooms garage on a huge lot near home is perfect and waiting downtown and schools. just for you! New paint and upgrades to look 403-934-5533 Single Car Garage very attractive. New hot water tank, 3 bdr, 2 1/2 baths, all laminate flooring, bathroom vanity appliances, fully finished, Close to Schools and kitchen counter top garage, etc, and located near Large garden area. ONLY $209,900 open house Mls c3459854 schools, shopping and parks. I need TLC Mls c3460115 Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097 sun., feb 20 & Mon., feb 21 feature property - call robert & taMara call debbie PrIce reduced! call ron 27 acres 12 - 4pm 119 fifth ave. owner motIvated! Stainless Appliances, Infloor now $199,000! Affordable Abe Fehr Condos 2 bedroom, 2 baths, 6 Heat, Granite, Marble, Bamboo Flooring, Custom Raw land ready to develop appliances! perfect for first time buyers or looking to Cabinets, Skylight, into country acreage. down size! Walking distance to all your needs, Bungalow, 1450 sq ft, Paved access. Gas revenue Heated Garage.... Good building sites shopping, parks, etc. Why rent when you can own, $399,900.00 who could ask Cal Ron Kaechele come see for yourself! Starting at $170,900! for more. Call Debbie to Mls c3436129 Keith Garrioch Mls c3440756 view this property. 403-934-1097 403-333-8411 call la shaun fully develoPed call debbie call nonie walkout bungalow Mls c3456605 Immaculate $299,500 $339,900! adult lIvIng 3+1 bedrooms. 3 full baths. huge yard In asPen $379,900 $259,900 FULLY Open concept with 50+ with attached single DEVELOPED upgrades. Mother-in-law • Cathedral Ceilings and Large Windows garage, lots of natural 4 BEDROOM suite potential. Infloor heat, • Huge Yard and Deck...RV Parking light, bungalow, walking underground sprinklers Mls c3456448 • 3+1 Bedrooms/Heated Garage distance to downtown. HOME and more. c/s feature property - call la shaun call robert & taMara lookIng for feature property - debbie call nonie $239,900 country lIvIng? $145,000 FULL WALKOUT La Shaun Andrews • 3 Bedroom Home DOUBLE with Updates 403-850-4593 • 3 Lots with Garage ATTACHED • 3 Vehicle Parking Plus RV GARAGE Mls c3402736 • Small Town...Big Benefits call robert & taMara cozy bungalow call nonie $209,900 fully develoPed walkout! $139,900 Mls c3456448 $364,900 Just lIsted • 3 lots and Good Well ADULT LIVING Backs to golf course. 2 bedroom plus den. • Commuting Distance walk out, quIet cul-de-sac MAIN FLOOR 3 full baths. Upgrade - hardwood & granite. to Calgary Fully developed, in floor heat, TITLED Landscaped, underground sprinklers. • 2 or 3 Bedrooms and Heated Workshop Just move in! Bonus to buyer! 1128 sq ft. All for $339,900. PARKING

call la shaun Just move In, and enJoy feature property - call robert & taMara call debbie call nonie Sheila Bassen renovated fully develoPed uPgraded condo $219,900! This awesome bungalow is a $169,900 $159,900 403-361-0390 Immaculate with must see, neutral decor 2+1 price adjusted bedrooms plus office 2 full $119,900 2+1 bedrooms FRONTS ONTO baths upgraded finished like now 2 full baths PARK new inside and out! On large fully finished lower level lot 60x120 and detached Upgraded with maple 2 BEDROOMS garage with extra parking at sold Mls c3442064 hardwood back! Call for list! LOCATION PLUS Mls c3412616 call la shaun why rent when call chantale $343,900 call nonie you can own reduced! now only $119,900 bungalow In hIllvIew estates $339,000 $47,000! • 1,455 sq ft of living space! BACKS Show of owners pride. This home Backs onto greenspace is freshly painted throughout. • Newer appliances. 3 Bed 3 Bath with Den/ ONTO PARK A pleasure to show! Bright and • 3 large bedrooms. Office. Open Concept, Jim Buckle spacious, 2 bedroom, 2 baths, 5 BEDROOMS fenced yard and parking pad • Lots of natural light. Finished Basement Mls c3450472 4 BATHROOMS 403-325-7347 for 2! • Backs onto canal. Just lIsted Excellent Condition!! call la shaun all on call robert & taMara feature property - call chantale call nonie one floor condo $311,900 $154,900 locatIon, locatIon, locatIon! One level condo with • 4 acres with mountain views 2 bedrooms, one bath. FULLY Open concept with • Minutes to Chestemere DEVELOPED bright windows. • Gentle slope accomodates walkout 5 appliances and 5 BEDOOM Mls c3430083 window coverings! • Services in and ready to hook up sold feature property - call la shaun feature property - call robert & taMara Mls c3451768 call nonie $239,900 Jody Buckle adult lIvIng at It's fInest! BE THE FIRST OWNERS price adjusted 403-560-2652 $373,900 Top floor end unit with SW view MUST SEE now ALL THE UPGRADES 2 Bed 2 Bath and Den WALKOUT 2 Heated Parking Stalls • Solarium FULLY DEVELOPED

Mls c3440756 call ron call nonie backs to country wIth vIew $399,900! Mls c3427986 $179,000 $219,000 Home with double Fully developed, totally upgraded. Granite, attached garage. OPEN aquIlla buIlt home Basement is finished. hardwood, custom cabinets. 3+2 bedrooms, • Walk-Up Basement with 9' Ceilings Needs some repair work DESIGN 3 full baths. Infloor heat, high efficiency Offers considered. • Huge Master Suite with Amazing Full En-Suite Cal Ron Kaechele ATT GARAGE heating. Awesome family home. • Vaulted Ceilings/3 Bdrm/Tile/Hardwood... 403-934-1097 sold Nicole Cordes call la shaun Just on the market call robert & taMara quIck PossessIon call ron call nonie 403-901-5855 $214,900! enormous lot Great buy, half duplex with $124,900 $323,000 awesome floor plan! Bright and Partially remodelled two spacious bilevel with 2 bedrooms, • 2 Bedroom + storey house full bath, kitchen with dinette and Addition Single detached garage 4 BEDROOMS large living room! Basement is • Large Lot on wide open for you future plans, Fully fenced BACKS with bright windows! Large fenced Crescent Priced for sale - $149,000 back yard with shed and off street • Easy access to Cal Ron Kaechele ONTO PARK parking, room for that double sold Mls c3459300 garage! Fast possession! Mls c3456429 Schools and Hospital 403-934-1097

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Tamara Desjardins 403-934-5533 backs on to lake beautIful executIve home! Beautiful 2 bedroom condo in Strathmore Lakes Mls c3453607 $559,900 Estates. Walk out to patio, large deck with Over 4000sq ft in total this Home has everything! gas BBQ hookup. All appliances. 5 Bedrooms, 3 baths, Huge Kitchen and eating new year...new home $344,900 • March Possession Available! Fully developed basement with gas stove, $720,000 area, seperate dining room, 2 family rooms, living additional two bedrooms. Large family room. room, hardwood, infloor heat, airconditioning, • 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath LOCATION ++, 5 ACRES- HEATED triple car garage, security rollco blinds 24x24 Garage Vacant - take fast possession 289,000 SHOP- CUSTOM HOME and so much more! • Amazing Kitchen and Many Upgrades Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097 Debbie Enslen 403-852-5923 #106 - 304 3rd Avenue, Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1Z1 February 18, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 13

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feature property - call ryan call shauna perfect for call lorna feature property - call lorna extended family - $324,900 4.22 Nonie Hall Spacious 1370 sq.ft. home acres with M.I.L. suite 403-934-3382 reduced 3+1 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Pole shed. Professionally developed 40 gal well. suite. Centrally located with large back yard. 1/2 mile to pavement.

on the pond! $379,900 feature property - call lorna feature property - call lorna you may never see this again! 1400 SQFT Walkout Home. Executive 1915 2 1/2 storey home. Multi color Brazlian Cherry Hardwood Floors hardwoods. 4 bedrooms on second floor. 2 Dark Oak Cabinets. bedrooms or bonus area on third. 12.4 treed Call Ryan for more information beautiful acres in park like setting. Irrigation, 403.875.1170 good well and so much to offer! $599,900 Chantale Hill call shauna immaculate adult call lorna 403-325-3860 living- $259,900 brand new Located in Parklane Place don't miss out! $399,000! bungalow Walking distance to brand new bungalow its all here! $349,900 $349,900 downtown. 1138 sq.ft., Over 1400 sq ft. 1 bedroom + den 1720 sq ft new bungalow. Loads of oak. 5 bdrms, 3 baths. Bright, spacious & View of the country. immaculate! Maple throughout. Hardwoods. Cambridge Glen location. Hardwoods.

feature property - call shauna call lorna call lorna $419,900 feature property - call lorna 67.09 4.77 acres near acres Langdon. West of Strathmore. 1400 sq ft Ron Kaechele Road to be bungalow. Double constructed. & single garage. 403-934-1097 sold Industrial Parcels. Mountain views. feature property - call lorna call lorna hay horse lovers! upgraded condo $169,900 $689,444 main floor lambert Immaculate with 2+1 bedrooms 9.65 acres. Minutes to $173,000 Langdon. 10 minutes to 2 full baths, fully finished lower level Calgary. Riding arena Large unit. Walk in shower. with lighting. Great kitchen. South patio. Upgraded with maple hardwood 5 stall barn ++ sellers bonus to new owner call shauna call lorna call lorna upgraded condo $137,500 just listed! Paul Kautz $195,000 seller will pay six months of pad rental to help your move go easily! this beautiful 120 acres! $359,000 403-875-4166 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths Raised bungalow. Granite countertops, 2006 home is a steal at that price! glass tile backsplash 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, $289,900! 1400 sq ft. New flooring & plumbing fixtures open concept and backs onto park! Hiway frontage. Cultivated land. Hardwoods. Located across from park Perfect home to start the new year! Surface rights income. Hillview location.

feature property - call shauna call lorna call lorna brand new bungalow, feature property - call lorna 46.56 view of countryside $351,900 acres 2 large bedrooms, 2 Adjacent to full baths and over Carseland. 1400 sq ft of Subdivision potential development, or great investment. upgrades throughout. Ryan Kautz MLS C3450431 403-875-1170 feature property - call lorna call lorna brand new home to be moved - $109,900 $352,900 local established 1440 sq.ft. mobile home 1420 sq ft bungalow, business! $125,000 Built in 2006 3 bedrooms, Great clientele. Excellent income. 3 bdrms, 2 full baths 2 baths, 12'x54' deck included hardwoods Owner will train. Owner retiring. call shauna feature property - call lorna call lorna 18.96 acres near strathmore langdon $449,900 11.9 acres $288,000 $221,900 Located off of Boundary Shauna Kenworthy Road. Quiet cul-de-sac Great 3 Bdrm Older home, barn & Industrial rezoned west Bilevel, Basement 403-934-5533 soldgarage of Strathmore Development, Green Fenced and cross fenced Space at Rear.

feature property - call shauna call lorna slashed! feature property - call lorna $155,000 buy yourself Tons of friendly people! a home & business! Guest Suite! Great second floor location! 3200 sq ft commercial building. SW deck with views. Last use a pub. Newly decorated. Living at rear. Priced at $269,900 Tracy Larsen sold feature property - call lorna call lorna 3.09 acres & 403-934-5533 small shop just listed! gorgous ranch estates $69,900 Irrigation for Garden 2 storey 1896 sq ft Gated adult living community. Shop for your Hobby Or just country Backs onto park. Great Hillview 3 bdrms, 2 full baths. Open concept. living!! Large deck to relax on. Slashed $185,000! location. $374,900.

feature property - call shauna call lorna foreclosure call lorna 3.84 acres $241,900 ranch estates! $92,900 1200+ sq ft 2500 sq ft bungalow, bungalow, trees, Huge country kitchen. Backs on soldfully developed hot tub. Lorna Phibbs lower, sold $509,000 403-874-7660 soccer field. Retire here! good condition

call lorna call lorna call lorna rockyford! secluded hillview country charm - $369,900 $118,900 bungalow 3 acres south of Eagle Lake Foreclosure. 100 ft bilevel on Walkout. Immaculate bungalow sold (2 lots). Good 3 acres Heated flooring. 3+1 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths condition bungalow. sold Green space. Fenced & cross fenced for horses Lots of trees sold Fully dev. lower

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What’s happening is a free weekly community calendar. What’s if you are a non-profit group and have a special event you would like to promote, please email your information to [email protected] or call 403-934-5589 or fax 403-934-5546 and we will include your information on this Happening? weekly Community page. Due to space restrictions, please keep information to a minimum. Royal Canadian Legion Strathmore FASD Parent Support Group Adult Competitive Volleyball Mark Your For information regarding hall at the Strathmore United Church. at Crowther Memorial Junior High in the gym rentals, darts and crib, please call For more info call Pam @652-4776. every Wednesday from 7-9 pm Calendars for 403.934.5119 Contact is Lavern Lein 403-934-4646. Strathmore Caregiver Support Group these Upcoming This is an opportunity for caregivers to find Strathmore Elks Lodge #491 Strathmore Regional Victim Services Society Special Events.... support and benefit from interaction with others meets 3rd Tuesday at the Strathmore Curling needs community members to be Advocates in a similar situation. For more information or Club 6:30 pm. Steak Supper at (volunteers). Training is provided. Contact to register call Amy Yaneza at 403-361-7176. 7 pm. New Members welcome. Victim Services through the RCMP The year 2011 marks two Call Greg 403-888-6155. Detachment at 403-934-6552 milestones within our Sunday School for All Ages: community. The Town of Lord of All Lutheran Church offers MOPS Strathmore Homeschool Familes. Christian Education opportunities for ages 3 Strathmore is celebrating its (Mother’s Of Preschoolers) Any Strathmore and Area familes that are years to adult, on Sunday Mornings. All are 100th birthday, and it’s our meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays homeschooling are invited to join our Yahoo Welcome! For more information please call Legion’s 85th Anniversary. 9:30am – 11:30am at the Group. groups.yahoo.com/group/strathmorehs- Margo Sevick 403-901-2044 or call the Church Consequently, it’s PARTY Strathmore Alliance Church. fams Office at 403-934-2374. Babysitting available for ages 0 - 6. TIME in Strathmore!!!! For more information call Jennifer at Strathmore Full Gospel Church On February 21st, it’s Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife 403-934-5799 or visit www.mops.org We’re a Pentecostal Bible based Family Day in Alberta. Association (Your local fish & game club). family church that has something for all ages. The Town of Strathmore Meetings – 2nd Thursday every month, 7:30pm Strathmore Parent and Tot Playgroup, Call 934-2225 or visit will be partying it up at at the Clubhouse. Call Larry at 403-934-4388 meets every Thursday at 9:30 - 11:30 am. www.strathmorefullgospel.com the Kinsmen Park, and our for more information. in the Strathmore United Church Legion will have a Basement. For more information call Wild Rose Career & Employment Services Wheatland Rural Crime Watch. hamburger stand there, Tammy at 403-983-7284 or - Free drop-in JOB-FINDING CLUB, Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each Month. while the Legion itself is Ali at 403-934-2089. $1 per child every Tuesday from 9 to noon. Featuring guest speakers. For more information open so anyone needing A Career Counsellor will share tips and tools to call 403-934-4055. to get warm, wish to rest, Strathmore District Health assist in your job search. Services Auxiliary Please call 403-934-6488 or drop by 101, etc., will be able to enjoy Strathmore Lions Club Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the 331-3rd. Avenue. goodies, coffee, tea and hot meets the first and third Thursday at the month @ 1:30 pm, (excluding July & August). Bring your lunch and join us for a Small chocolate, in warm and Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm. Lower level Conference Room at the Strath- Business Brown Bag presentation at festive surroundings. more Hospital. New members welcome. For Community Futures Wild Rose on COME ONE Healing Rooms, more info please call 403-934-4436 Tuesday and Thursday from Noon to open for prayer Mondays from 7 to 9 pm. at the COME ALL!!!!!!! 1 pm. Weekly Topics. Strathmore & District Chamber Harvest Healing Centre at 115A-3rd. Avenue in of Commerce Strathmore. Everyone is Welcome. The Community Crisis Shelter meets the third Monday of the month @ 7:00 has several Board Member vacancies and is On March 19 and 20, p.m. All members welcome. 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Bow Valley College helps grant access to education for Strathmore and rural residents

Shannon LeClair Times Reporter

After more than a year of consultations with different communities in Southern Alberta, The pop/rock band Bow Valley College, BVC, out of Calgary hired Seventh Rain will be at Strathmore High three new education representatives, includ- School on Feb. 23 ing Teri McKinnon for Strathmore. McKinnon to deliver their anti- and her cohorts in the outlying communities bullying message of Okotoks and Cochrane will be helping resi- and then rock out dents and employers find education and train- with the students. ing programs within their communities. “It’s totally exciting for the town,” said McK- Photo Courtesy of Seventh Rain innon. The positions were created by BVC to evaluate the demand, while creating more access to post-secondary education in southern Alberta. Calgary band hopes to spread “Being the Regional Education Representa- tive is more about building Strathmore’s ca- pacity by increasing access to post-secondary the word about bullying education in the community through partner- ships with community members and local Shannon LeClair “The program has matured a lot since then. Back then businesses” said McKinnon. Times Reporter we didn’t know how to use this anti-bullying message, “My ultimate goals are to promote com- we just knew we were a positive band, with positive munity development and rural revitalization Strathmore High School, SHS, students can look for- music and that we loved playing for kids,” said Shep- through educational advancement.” ward to a treat when the popular Calgary pop/rock pard. Depending on the success of the first three band Seventh Rain visits the school. The band will be Eventually the band began to incorporate anti-bully- communities, BVC may expand the program to performing at the school Feb. 23, at 11:30 a.m. Before ing into it and decided to separate the two. The perfor- include several other communities in Alberta. the concert the band will be discussing bullying. mance is done as two parts. It’s about a half hour pre- “Outcomes from this work could include the “What we do is, we go into schools and we have a sentation, during which they encourage the bystander development of new post-secondary opportu- program we’ve built about bullying,” said bass player to step in, followed by the concert. He said they bring nities ranging from increased access to online Luke Sheppard. the whole thing, a lighting system-PA, banners and learning, programs that blend distance deliv- “We just tell our story and we say ok look, this is what gear. Sheppard said the concert and the message are ery with local classroom approaches, or the I’ve been through, this is what happened to me at this separate but closely linked. establishment of community learning centres point of my life. I was the bully, or my friends were the “The concert isn’t about being bullied and the songs in partnership with other post-secondary in- bullies or I was bullied, we’ve all got a unique perspec- aren’t about being bullied, but it’s a very positive sub- stitutions and local resources,” said Anna Kae tive on it.” stance,” said Sheppard. Todd, Vice-President, Learning, BVC. Sheppard said they give a background of who they “After the concert, we make a strong point of sticking The decision to start the program in the are and what they’ve done to offer encouragement. around and if anyone wants to talk to us or has ques- first three communities came from BVC’s La- “You maybe can’t help being bullied but there are tions, wants an autograph, they have the opportunity.” bour Market Partnership survey, which was ways you can handle it. We turned to music, for ex- He said often the kids go to different members of the done in 2009 to access the educational needs ample.” band, depending on who has been in what situation of communities in the region. McKinnon will The band is in its fourth year of the anti-bullying and who they can relate to the most. be working with local businesses, individuals, campaign. Sheppard said they have had big success at “We have found a niche market that really works. We and community leaders to identify education shows for all ages, but bars are not their scene, and play to a packed house and the footwork is simply dif- and training needs in the community and link Sheppard said it’s not very rewarding to play in a bar. ferent,” said Sheppard. them with educational programs or services. Sheppard, bass player for the band, had met the lead “Really if you just save one person in each school, At this point in time, they are not looking to singer Ryan Williams through a friend and joined the well that’s a success,” said Sheppard. build a centre in Strathmore. band six years ago. Williams and guitar player Rich In August the band won $200,000 in the AMP 90.3 “Right now we just want to get familiar with Macfarlane had gone to junior high and high school Rock Star contest, and their song ‘I’m Here’ is currently what the direct needs of the community are,” together and drummer John Byskal, joined a year ago. in rotation on AMP. The band has also shared the stage said McKinnon. The band began promoting themselves and their anti- with Hedley, Live, Marianas Trench, Nickelback, Eva- To find out more about what all BVC is pro- bullying campaign when the school Sheppard had been nescence, Sum 41 and Third Eye Blind. On their web- posing and what McKinnon hopes to accom- bullied in gave them a chance. He presented the idea site and MySpace links, they have an anti-bullying video plish, call her at 403-462-2550 or e-mail her at to his former teacher, now principal of the school, and that they encourage people to watch. Booking them is [email protected]. she agreed to it. fairly easy to, just go to [email protected]. 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Hockey day in Gleichen Shannon LeClair sponsors was phenomenal. Members Cochrane area Times Reporter of the community banded together to pond hockey make the day the success that it was. league was in The second annual hockey day in GA “The food was good, the attitude was Gleichen with took place in Gleichen on Feb. 12. The good, and the enthusiasm was wonder- the Cochrane pond hockey program is only in its sec- ful. There were no problems, no glitch- pond hockey ond year in Gleichen and already there es. It went well,” said Hira. kids. has been a huge increase to the num- “It was a nice day of fun.” “It was good, ber of kids registered. Last year there The only real problem that present- it was a lot of fun,” said Lenson. were 13 kids registered and about 40 ed itself was a need for more space in “The one thing that intrigued me kids taking part in the hockey day. This the girls’ dressing room. Sheppard said with this is you’re throwing a pile of year numbers climbed to approximate- they would be looking into more dress- kids together, mixing the teams up, you ly 45 kids registered and 140 kids took ing room space for next year. don’t know who you’re playing with.” part in the hockey day. “With an event that big you’re going They don’t get to play a lot of tourna- “Absolutely fabulous, with the ex- to have little things go wrong, but as far ments and he said it was nice to ception of God and his sense of hu- as anything major, except for the dress- get the kids out and mingling mour, melting the ice at about 3 p.m., ing room issue, we were good,” said with other kids while getting a it went absolutely fantastic,” said Cara Sheppard. chance to play outdoors. Sheppard, coordinator of the program, “I mean you can always improve but Karen Hanna went to Glei- about the day. it was a pretty fabulous day.” chen with about 40 kids from People came from all over the prov- Half of the kids participating were Canmore to take part in the ince to take part in the event, which skating on the outdoor rink and the oth- day. saw the RCMP show up with their radar er half were on the indoor ice. Because “It was amazing. We were gun to measure the speed of kids shots. it became a little slushy out, some kids just blown away by how won- Gord Hira, Chairperson for the Hockey were upset about getting wet. Sheppard derful the hospitality was Alberta Pond Hockey Committee was said there were two women who had and what level of organiza- also in attendance, along with a mem- blow dryers in their cars and they were tion we saw and just what a ber from the board of directors. trying to blow dry the kids socks dry. great day it was,” said Hanna. “I worked with Cara last year and One of the women took some of the “Every single person I spoke to could helped her get a pond hockey program wet clothes home to dry them off. not say enough about it, in a positive started in Gleichen,” said Hira. “I’m proud of everybody in our com- way.” The Hamlet of Gleichen hosted their second an- He was there to represent Hockey munity and everybody in our pond Hira said it was the only event pond nual Hockey Day in Canada celebration Feb. 12. Alberta and show their support. He hockey group,” said Sheppard. hockey held this year that he knows of About 140 kids took part in the event. said seeing the volunteer base, and the Mark Lenson, coordinator for the for hockey day. Doug Taylor Photos Hussar Ladies Bonspiel a success! Hussar hosted its annual ladies bonspiel Jan. 30 - Feb. 2 at the Hussar curling rink. The 17-team bonspiel crowned the A, B and C event winners on the final day. A Event Win- ners - Treso Rink; Skip-Melody Treso (l-r), 3rd-Lynn Hanna, 2nd- Pearl Bjorke, Lead-Lynne Haatvedt. B Event Winners - Knudsen Rink; Skip-Raeanne Knudsen (l-r), 3rd- Jody Filkohazy, 2nd-Yvonne Thew, Lead-Karen Gregory. C Event Win- ners - Harris Rink; Skip-Cindy Harris (l-r), 3rd-Tammy Miller, 2nd-Ashley Barlow, Lead-Ashley Seely Photos courtesy of Lisa Armstrong

Sunday, February 20 • 2:30 pm vs Cochrane Generals Home SikSika arena Games Join us in the First Round of Playoffs! Okotoks - Monday, February 21, 8:30 pm • Strathmore - Wednesday, February 23, 8:30 pm Okotoks - Friday, February 25, 8:00 pm • Strathmore - Saturday, February 26, 8:00 pm Okotoks - Monday, February 28, 8:30 pm Page 18 • Strathmore Times • February 18, 2011

The Wheatland Kings and the High River Flyers battled to a 3-3 draw Feb. 12 at the Strathmore Family The Spartans were on their home court this weekend when they hosted a senior boys tournament at Centre. With one more regular season game this coming weekend, the Kings are tuning up for a first- Strathmore High School. round playoff series versus Okotoks. Shannon LeClair Photo Doug Taylor Photo

Spartans fight for fifth at home tourney Shannon LeClair them out and are playing,” said Lar- Kings ready to roll Times Reporter son. “Right now we’ve got to shoot the Mario Prusina of the two squads is the special teams. The Spartans senior basketball team basketball better. That’s the number Times Editor Going into the final weekend of regu- took part in a tournament hosted at one thing that we have to do bet- lar season action, the Kings have scored Strathmore High School, SHS, gym ter. We’re running our offenses, we Even though 19 points separate them, the fourth most goals on the powerplay, Feb. 11 - 12. The Spartans had a rough get good looks at the basket, we just the Wheatland Kings are optimistic in while the Bisons rank fifth. Meanwhile start, losing their first game on Friday. aren’t making the shot.” their first-round matchup versus the Okotoks is tied for second with the least “We took it on the chin Friday night With a little more practice it should Okotoks Bisons. amount of powerplay goals allowed, for sure,” said coach Kyle Larson. The be easy for the team to solve the prob- The local junior-B team clinched the while the Kings are ranked fourth. team pulled together and beat Vaux- lem. Currently the team is sitting in fourth and final playoff spot in the South “They have a very good powerplay,” hall first thing Saturday morning 60- fifth place in the league and Feb. 16 Division, earning a spot in a best-of-five said Murphy. “On the other side of it 52. They played against Drumheller was the last league game. The result series versus the first-place Bisons. though, our powerplay and our penalty later Saturday to see who would place from the game was not available at Despite being the heavy underdog, kill are top five in the league. (Special fourth and fifth in the tournament. press time. All that’s left for the boys the Kings feel they can give the Bisons teams) are very important. The Spartans took fifth place, losing is playoffs, which will be taking place all they can handle. “When you get an opportunity on the to Drumheller 63-52. near the end of February. “We think that we stack up really well powerplay, you have to make the most “Over the weekend our defense was “With playoffs here, hopefully we’ll against them – they certainly don’t scare of it. On the other side of that, if you do really good. Our defensive system, it get it going now at the right time,” us at all,” said Kings head coach Doug lose your discipline or have to take a seems the boys have finally figured said Larson. Murphy. “I look forward to it as being a penalty, your penalty kill has to be very really hard-fought series. We think we’ll good.” come out on top.” Before they face the Bisons, the Kings However, Murphy cautioned, if the have one more regular season contest Kings don’t play their best, the Bisons to be played. Wheatland will host Co- have the potential to make life miser- chrane on Feb. 20 (2:30 p.m.) at the Sik- able. sika Arena. “They move the puck down low really The playoffs are slated to start in well,” said the coach. “They play, going Okotoks on Feb. 21, before Game 2 back to the Gretzky days, where they’ve is held at the Strathmore Family Cen- got someone working from behind the tre on Feb. 23 (8:30 p.m.). Game 3 is net. They like to do that a lot and slide a scheduled for Feb. 25 in Okotoks, while guy into the high slot and put the puck Game 4, if necessary, is Feb. 26 (8 p.m.) to him. If you’re not paying attention, it at the Family Centre. For the full post- ends up in the net” season schedule, please visit www.heri- One of the most intriguing matchups tagejuniorb.com. strathmore's 1st Annual TAbles Hawks take AvAilAble home third place Call Holy Cross Collegiate hosted a tournament this past weekend on their home court. The Hawks senior boys Melissa basketball team took third place for the weekend. The only team they had lost to, Olds, was the team that (Tail Waggers Dog Walking Service) Pet Expo had gone on to win first place.

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Thank You to all the donors of the Hussar Ladies Bonspiel 2011 The UFA Bisons concluded the 2010-2011 regular season with an 18-10-6 record, after a 2-1 loss in the season-finale versus Leth- bridge Feb. 13. Mario Prusina Photos Wades Jewellery Ltd., Drumheller The General Store, Drumheller Demott’s Flooring, Drumheller H & W Peake, Hussar Chinook Credit Union, Hussar Tanning Bisons ready for postseason Hussar Branch Mark’s Work Warehouse, Drumheller Gregory Harriman & Associates, Riverside Value Drug Mart, Mario Prusina to be successful in the playoffs.” Strathmore Drumheller Times Editor The Bisons claimed three out of a possible four Hussar Hairstyling Twin View Ranches, Hussar points versus the Northstars this season, winning Hypnosisshow.ca, Hussar Windy Hill Farms, Hussar The UFA Bisons road to the Telus Cup begins 7-3 on Oct. 6, before settling for a 3-3 draw Oct. 10. The Sports Room, Drumheller Wheatland Petroleum UFA, Hussar with a first-round playoff matchup against the Cal- According to Shockey, the Bisons need to be Country Farm House, Don’s Cafe and Lounge, Hussar gary Northstars. ready from the drop of the puck. Cluny/Gleichen Gates Agencies, Standard After their pursuit for a first-round bye was un- “I think the players have to realize the sense of Avon - Kim A., Hussar Image Salons - Denise Brown, Cluny successful, the third-place Bisons will tangle with urgency every time they’re on the ice, your season’s Over the Rainbow, Drumheller Avon - Donna Sevcik, Hussar the sixth-seeded Northstars in a best-of-three se- on the line,” said the coach. “If you make one mis- For Sight Vision, Drumheller M & M Meat Shops, Strathmore Yvonne and Donna, Hussar The Wool Shop - Susan Clarke, ries, beginning Feb. 20 (4 p.m.), at the Strathmore take in one game … that one game might be the Western Chev Olds, Drumheller Hussar Family Centre. Game 2 is slated for Feb. 21 in Cal- difference if you advance or not. Home Hardware, Strathmore SJ Fashions, Drumheller “I’m hoping that our guys have that sense of ur- gary, while Game 3, if necessary, is Feb. 22 (6:30 Kaiser Charolais, Hussar Cut Loose, Drumheller p.m.) also at the Strathmore Family Centre. gency and accountability in Game 1, Game 2 and Hussar Seed Plant Carey Taubert, Hussar Despite claiming the last playoff spot in the divi- Game 3 … and then start over again (in the next Big Hill Berry Farm, Hussar Elsie VanHereweghe Memorial sion, the Calgary-based club was just four points series).” Sproule Simmentals, Hussar Woodstock Renos, Hussar behind the Bisons at the end of the regular season, The Bisons capped off the regular season on Feb. CIBC, Drumheller Dundas Enterprises Oilfield which concluded this past Sunday. 13 with a 2-1 loss versus Lethbridge. Despite play- Connie Williams, Hussar Services Ltd., Hussar “They play a gritty game and they compete hard,” ing well for most of the game, the Bisons couldn’t Looking Good Boutique, Drumheller Gleichen Standard Transport said Bisons head coach Parry Shockey. “They’ve got muster enough offence versus the Hurricances. Armstrong Auto, Hussar pretty good balance throughout their hockey club. “I didn’t think that we played a bad game, but Case-Heartland Equipment, On paper, most people would say (the) numbers we were a step off,” said Shockey. “I thought Leth- Drumheller stack up in our favour – but it’s about responsibil- bridge played really well. If they played like that ity, it’s about maturity. Hopefully our maturity is a all year, they wouldn’t have the record they have lot bigger than their maturity. today. We had some great opportunities, we didn’t www.StrathmoreTimes.com “We have shown a lot of maturity in the last few bury our chances and that could have been the weeks, but they need to show a ton more in order difference.” Strathmore wins bids to host two sets of provincials Shannon LeClair will take place on March 26, and the Feather Tour- Times Reporter nament will take place during the April 1st weekend, where kids and adults will be seen on the After a few successful bids Strathmore High courts. School, SHS, will be hosting multiple champion- SHS is also going to be the proud host of the ships this year. First up will be the ASAA badmin- 2011 ASAA Provincial Rugby Championship. The ton provincials taking place May 6 and 7. Spartans rugby team will be hosting the champi- “I think we’ll be able to host a good event, onship at the Calgary Rugby Union June 10 - 11. because unlike many provincials that are quite “The requirements are three to four fields in spread out around various towns, Strathmore ac- the same location so that’s why we couldn’t host tually has the facilities that we can hold all of our it in town. Because we don’t have a facility like HOW games and matches very much within the town,” that anywhere,” said coach and coordinator Jerry said Kenton Zandee, coordinator for the event and Flaws. coach. He said he tried to split it up to be able to host STRONG Coaches and parents shouldn’t ever be more one field here in town but was told he couldn’t do than five minutes away from any court, which will it. The championship is split into four divisions, IS YOUR be beneficial with so many games taking place. two girls and two boys teams, and will consist of Zandee said this is the first time Strathmore has 32 teams altogether. Just like badminton, the host hosted the provincials. Unfortunately, hosting pro- team is not guaranteed a spot in the champion- vincials doesn’t mean the team is guaranteed a ships. Flaws said he is actually trying to change RETIREMENT spot to play in it. that rule and is currently going through the pro- “It is very possible we would be hosting process to do just that. He said they are struggling to PLAN? vincials for everyone else in the province but us,” get hosts. He added, if they let the host team play WEALTH MANAGEMENT said Zandee. in it, they might get more people stepping up to CHINOOK 5YR RISER He said if you’re a singles player, then the top host it. PERFORMANCE BASICS two players from your zone go on. But for dou- “They don’t necessarily qualify, it would just be bles and mixed doubles, only the top team goes. a great exposure to the sport,” said Flaws. INVESTMENT LOANS Zandee said you could be an excellent team, but if Rugby practice will begin approximately March VARIABLE OR FIXED TERMS you finish second you won’t see provincials. 1, and lasts until June 10, if the team goes to pro- Badminton practice started for the team at the vincials. Flaws said they are still looking for peo- VISIT ANY OF OUR BRANCHES OR OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS beginning of February and will continue until the ple interested in trying out for the team, and to SOME CONDITIONS APPLY www.chinookcu.com first weekend of May. The SHS annual tournament contact him or coach Brad Steele. Page 20 • Strathmore Times • February 18, 2011 www.StrathmoreTimes.com times classifieds Chiefs soaring birthdays Obituaries while scoring! schneider, Happy Keith 18th The Wheatland It is with deep sadness that Birthday Chiefs AA midget we announce the passing team improved to Breanne! 18-6-2 on the sea- of Keith Schneider at the son after defeating age of 61 years. He passed away with Love Mom, the Taber Golden his three girls at his side on February 11, Dad, Alyssa Suns 12-5 on Feb. 2011, after a most courageous battle with & Courtney 13 at the Strath- cancer. He is survived by his wife Gwen; more Family Cen- daughters Amanda (Andrew) Van Ham and tre. The Chiefs are Krystal; grandchildren Benjamin and Trinity; gearing up for a pair parents Ben and Anne; brother Lyle (Sandy); of home games this Happy 50th weekend versus sister Denise (Cordell “Big Deal”) Verwiere; Red Deer (Feb. 19, and many nieces and nephews. Keith Birthday 5 p.m.) and Bow was born November 10, 1949 in Maple Valley (Feb. 20, 7 Creek, Saskatchewan and grew up on the Laurie! p.m.). family farm in Fox Valley, Saskatchewan Love your family Mario Prusina Photo before moving to Calgary for university. The greatest man we ever knew, Keith will forever be remembered as an incredible teacher, principal and the Mayor of Strathmore. He treated each person he ever met with an ease of kindness, fairness, and grace and impacted many with his amazing F ebruary 11 speaking abilities. He affected more lives Ladies than we could ever know and his passion bonspiel in and dedication will never be forgotten. By those who knew him best, Keith will be Strathmore remembered as a hero. The rock of the Schneider family, he was a loving and Women from all over, the devoted husband, the best Dad in the entire county gathered at the Strathmore Curling Club world, and a loyal friend. We are blessed to for the Ladies Bonspiel have known and loved him and are honoured from Feb. 10 to 13. The that he loved us back. Through everything, women were treated to he had an inspiring and unwavering faith glow in the dark curling in God and he was a fighter until the very Saturday night and finals end: of that we couldn’t be more proud. took place on Sunday. We will love you and miss you forever, and Lynette Aschenbrenner, a member of the Strathmore remember; it’s a win-win situation. Funeral Curling Club, was at the services will be held on Friday, February 18, club Feb. 12 competing in 2011 at Hope Community Covenant Church memoriams the bonspiel. at 3:00 p.m. Donations in Keith’s memory

Shannon LeClair Photo may be made directly to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre (1331-29 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N2). To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome. In Memoriam Ice Creams pull off win ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. In Loving Memory of Ron Wonnick Dear Husband, Father and Grandfather Mel Boschee Strathmore Ice Cream Goals were (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403- Who passed away February 12, 2010 Strathmore Ice Creams scored by Daylen Wathen, Ainsley Olson, 934-5666. Jaden Tashlikowich, Brooklyn Reinhart, One year has passed since that sad day This weekend brought the showdown Abby Hilton, Meghan Munchrath, Ab- When the one we loved was called away bey Bratt, Jaidyn Eitzen. The girls would between the two Novice Ringette teams Our lives go on without you now, to the Strathmore Family Centre. This not have been able to score these goals but nothing is the same, was no ordinary game as the buzz of without the supreme passing of their www.StrathmoreTimes.com We have to hide our heartache when excitement was in the dressing room be- team mates, Shelby Lane, Emily Baily someone speaks your name; fore the game. Cayley Boschee suited and McKenna Blades. Four goals got february 18 Silent tears so often fall, but living up for netminding duties, giving our past Cayley Boschee which were scored without you is hardest of all, normal goaltenders a break and the Ice by Grace Olson and Cossette Lacroix. You were always there for all of us, Creams were ready to do whatever they Way to go Ice Creams!! You are su- your heart was so kind and true, could to protect their goalie and come perstars!! We are off to Cochrane on And when we needed someone, out winners - and winners they were. Saturday and to Picture Butte to play we could always count on you. The Ice Creams pulled out a 13-4 vic- Lethbridge on Sunday. Should be fun, There was no time to say goodbye, tory. exciting and entertaining! The Lord reached down and took you home. And now we live with memories and though we often cry Electric Ice head to provincials We’ll hold you in our hearts in faith Ta mi LeMoine hard, battled for the ring and in the end – God took away your pain, Strathmore Electric Ice came away the Zone Two champions. Through heartache now we know one day, Goals were scored by Karly Larson we all will meet again. The U14A Strathmore Electric Ice real- (2), Shae Lane (2), Meghanne Uptigrove, Forever Loved and dearly Missed, ized their dream of going to provincials Katie Edelmann, Taylor Shpyth (4) Gladys, Sherry, Lori, Mike, Lindsay, Jordan, on Sunday night when they defeated Payge Bratt, and Darcie Weir. All goals Zachary, Ben & Emma their zone two rivals, the Airdrie Sting, were assisted by Morgan Elder, Rhiece two games to none. Cordes, Hannah Olson, and Gabi LeM- The first game was played Saturday oine. afternoon in Airdrie and it was appar- The Electric Ice would not be living ent that the Strathmore team was lack- the dream without Brooke “Wally” McK- ing their usual finesse. Thankfully the enzie who played two stellar games. For information or to book opposition was unable to capitalize on The provincial championships will be your ad please call Ice’s mistakes and Strathmore came held in Calgary, March, 11-13. The Elec- Bridal away with a 6-1 win. tric Ice will spend the next few weeks Rose 403.934.5589 Sunday night, Airdrie came to play working on their skills, playing exhibi- Guide and pushed the Electric Ice hard. It was tion games and preparing for the hon- 2011 [email protected] obvious they wanted to win but fortu- our of representing Strathmore in the STRATHMORE nately so did the Ice. The girls played competition. TIMES February 18, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 21 times classifieds notices notices Locally Owned & Operated for sale coming events Civil Enforcement Seizure: 2002 VW Jetta TD1, good City of Calgary vs Extreme Production Services Inc. Meadowlark condition. 264,000km, fully Home STRATHMORE loaded, heated seats. Silver. 2003 Ford F350 Truck TIMES $4700.00, O.B.O. Call 403- s/n 1FTSX31P63EC25094 Hitting over 11,500 616-3570. Selling at Graham auCTionS Independent WHEATLAND CONSERVATION households weekly! Po o l Table - 91” x 37”. Excel- Saturday, Feb. 26th @ 12:30 pm Doesn’t Have to lent shape, complete with rack AND WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION 4321 84th ST nE 403-777-9393 Mean Alone Contact Rose for all advertising needs! and all pool cues (12 cues). Pool & snooker balls. $350.00 Comfort, 403.934.5589 • Fax 403.934.5546 HuNTER TRAININg If the vehicle fails to sell, the City of Calgary Email: [email protected] O.B.O. 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NOTICETHE AREA OF OFAN IRRIGATION APPLICATION DISTRICT new home sales? 403-830-6199. 403-934-6428 evenings TAKE NOTE that applications have been received by TOthe Western CHANGE Irrigation District toTHE change the AREA area of the District. OF Get your Paradyme Homes is now accepting AN IRRIGATIONApplications to remove parcels DISTRICT consist of: Classified help wanted Ads in the resumes to work at our Showhome, TAKE NOTE that applications have been times! located at Wildflower Ranch, Strathmore, AB. received by the Western Irrigation Call Tracey Please email resumes to; District to change the area of the District. 403-934-5589 [email protected] Applications to remove parcels consist of: help wanted or fax to (403) 243-6867 now accepting Name of Landowner Cargill Limited applications Any person Number wishing to complain of Irrigation is required to submit Acres a written complaint to the Western Irrigation District at Box 2372 105-900 Pine Road, Strathmore, Alberta, T1P 1K3 within 30 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice. Send resumes to: Legal LandJim Description Webber, P. Eng. Chinook Credit Union Ltd – Strathmore Branch General Manager Employment Opportunity SE 9-22-26 W4Western Irrigation District [email protected] Any person wishing to complain is required Full-time Member Service Representative I or fax 403.934.4540 to submit a written complaint to the Western The position is responsible for providing over-the-counter services such as: accepting deposits, cashing cheques, processing utility payments, calculat- Irrigation District at Box 2372 105-900 Pine ing foreign and domestic exchange, custody, balancing and security of cash, Road, Strathmore, Alberta, T1P 1K3 within etc. The position responds to member inquiries on all branch products and 30 days after the date of the publication of services. this notice. The ideal candidate must exhibit: Jim Webber, P. Eng. • a positive attitude General Manager • a desire to help people • excellent communication skills Western Irrigation District Town of They will find opportunities to cross-sell or refer sales opportunities to ap- STraThmore Where Quality of Life is A Way of Life help wanted propriate staff and have a desire to grow within a professional environment. Proficiency with computers is necessary; experience in the service industry employment opportunities is an asset. A minimum of one year post-secondary education, preferably in If you like people, sales and the outdoors, we accounting or business administration, is preferred. are looking for you. Eagle Lake Landscape Please submit resumes to: Competition #TOS2011-005 Supply is hiring for the following positions: Lifeguard/Instructors Human Resources Administration Branch - InsIde sales Box 1137 Competition #TOS2011-006 99 2nd Street West, Brooks, Alberta T1R 1B9 Senior Head Guards - shIppIng & ReceIvIng Fax # (403) 362-4239 Email: [email protected] Fitness Instructors Competition #TOS2011-007 - YaRd supeRvIsoR Web site: www.chinookcu.com The Town of Strathmore is a vibrant community of 12,139 people located We are a new Landscape Supply centre Closing Date: Until filled located just off of 84th Street SE, Calgary. on the Trans Canada Highway 40 km. East of Calgary. The Town is looking We thank all applicants for their interest and will be in contact if we can offer for highly motivated individuals seeking the opportunity to join our diverse an interview. Send resumes to team. We offer a friendly team spirited work environment, including great [email protected] You can find more about our organization at www.chinookcu.com. values and open dialogue, innovation, collaborative relationships, continuous learning, and employee well-being. The ideal candidates will have the following qualifications: Lifeguard/Instructors • 16 years of age • Current NLS Award Want your career to have a meaningful • Current Standard First Aid Award impact on people’s lives? To know • Current CPR C / AED Award your ideas and initiatives are helping • Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Award transform communities and build We have • Lifesaving Instructor / Examiner Award (An Asset) futures? The Government of Alberta • Any other qualifications are an asset a passion offers you an opportunity to play an active role in shaping our province— Senior Head Guards making it an even better place to live • Grade 12 or equivalent for the and work. Discover how working for • Current NLS Award the Government of Alberta can work • Current Standard First Aid Award possible. for you. • Current CPR C / AED Award • Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Award • Lifesaving Instructor / Examiner Award (An Asset) Business and Industry Liaison • Swimming Pool Operator Level 1 (An Asset) Alberta Employment and Immigration, Lloydminister and Drumheller. As a • Any other qualifications are an asset resource to the Drumheller or Lloydminster Alberta Employment and Immigration office Fitness Instructors you will collaborate with business, industry, and labour representatives in discussion

For information or to book your ad please call Rose 403.934.5589 [email protected] • Grade 11 or equivalent about current industry and employer workforce development issues and challenges. • Current AFLCA (Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association) You will move beyond discussion to help connect industry and employers/employee • Current Standard First Aid Award associations to the resources and tools they need to help resolve their issues • Current CPR C / AED Award (within one year) concerning labour and skill shortages. Job ID# 1003857. • Any other qualifications are an asset Visit jobs.alberta.ca to learn more about this • Must be 18 years of age TIMES opportunity, to apply online or to find out more We are seeking Full Time and Part Time staff.

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Do not resize or alter ad in any way. Please contact us with any concerns, 780.424.7000. Page 22 • Strathmore Times • February 18, 2011 times classifieds help wanted help wanted help wanted renl ta s realt es ate E xperienced Toddler Upper duplex one mile Prairie Saddlery Room staff required. from Strathmore, 2 bdrm, requires Must have first aid and be N/P. $1000/mth + utilities & certified in childcare. Drop $1000/ D.D. Upper duplex off resumes at the day care. in Strathmore, 3 bdrm, N/P, Full & Part Time help required for P/T Help 309 2nd Ave. Strathmore, N/S. $1000/mth + utilities strathmore AB. & $1000/D.D. Wood burning Kori-Lynn Stepaniuk 2-3 days a week fireplace in both rentals. Ref- housekeeping Mortgage Specialist Must have experience, up to $13.00/hour. with some Experienced parts per- erences required. 403-934- weekends. son for busy heavy duty 3196. Strathmore & Area Please submit resume to vehicle repair shop in Strath- Tel: 403.333.6070 Fax: 403.901.0738 350 Ridge Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5 Please apply more. Fax resume to 403- One Bdrm bachelor suite. [email protected] 901-1531. Available March 1st. $550 in- or fax(403) 901-0016 or in person Call for an appontment today! call (403) 901-0000 ext 502. cludes utilities. Country Lane Mall Looking for profession- firSt in mortgageS al hair stylist. Minimum For Rent, Cottage at G&R 2 years experience. Call 403- Equine Centre, Suit one person, help wanted 701-7439. $700.00, call 403 875-9724. Driver/Laborers re- Furnished Room for Rent, quired. Must have class 3/ (5 minutes from Strathmore, Air. Contact Craig at 403- 20 minutes to Calgary), $550/ Class 1 533-3838. mth includes utilities, N/S but Robert Dejardins & Keith Garrioch welcomes pets/horses are negotiable. driver Tire Technician needed, Call 403-461-5544. required F/T. Must have drivers li- Jim & Jody Buckle cense. Experience preferred 2 bdrm apartment in Strath- A well site but willing to train. Drop more, $1100/mth + $1000 Jody Buckle and her husband Jim Buckle have lived just a few Custom feedlot & farming reclamation and resume off at Fountain Tire, D.D. Heat, power, water & construction minutes south of Strathmore for the last 14 years and operate operation looking 1010 Westridge Road, Strath- cable are included. N/S, N/P. company is currently Silver Buckle Farm, where they raise quality Quarter Horse Paints. for full-time employees more. Call 403-934-3212. looking for drivers. Jim and Jody are very active in the community, Paint Horse Local work renl ta s CHINOOK III. 2 BDRM. $900/ Association and also support many youth programs. Competitive wages including O.T New equipment mo. DD required. Heat & water 3 bdrm house on acreage Jody has a highly successful Real Estate Career with 25 years of and other Benefits. Requirements: included. No pets. Call Jane at near Carseland with high- 1-2 yrs exp. 403-934-6896. Award Winning Service. Many of you have already had the pleasure Valid driver’s licence and a good Flexibility way access. $900/mth + utili- of working with Jody. Her husband Jim, has joined her full time and ties. N/S & mature adults only. [email protected] attitude a must. High school Call 403-934-2467. is just as dedicated to providing their Clients with Honest, diploma an asset. fax 403-934-4594 Strathmore Professional Results. Jim and Jody both specialize in Residential, Available immediately, fur- Commercial/ Farm and Acreage and have helped many of their Send resumes to: nished common area with mi- Retail Space Calgary Clients relocated to Strathmore namaka farms inC. crowave, bar fridge, & 32” TV. and area. 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Call 403-850-4593. 50x140 across from the park. maintaining and preventative maintenance of all Architectural controls in place. 5 bedr 3 bath , fresh blending equipment in our dry fertilizer facility BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE! House for rent, downtown paint,vaulted ceilings,large which handles 30,000 MT a year. Operator/labour Strathmore. 5 bdrms, 2 adult liviNg kitch,super clean, FD w/ family If you have the following: 2 years or more Wages neg, benefits. baths. $1000/mth, + utilities rm, laundry,fenced large yard experience, problem solving, welding, lifting 34 Kg Namaka beauty [email protected] and $1000 D. D. Call 403-934- $140,000 hussar much more. ONLY $319900... 2200sq.ft. newer character home (75 lbs), able to repair, replace and diagnose all Fax 403-934-4594 3477. Totally renovated home with 2 on huge lot. Wrap around veran- mechanical problems, we want to hear from you. Immaculate, ground level, 2 bedrooms & bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 half baths, c3419313 dah overlooking manicured Salary $25/Hr we also offer benefits Den, Fireplace, Balcony, Laundry room! fenced yard with heated shop. hardwood floors, fireplace, sur- Secured Building after 3 months. realt es ate Many extras. Call now. round deck, double detached $249,900 $534,900. garage with large room above. moSSleigh FertiLizer BLending/ BANK SALE. $145,000 1381 sq ft Bungalow 2 bedroom bungalow. dlb heated wArehouSe operAtionS StAFF gSt exempt!!! garage, 100 ft lot. $99,000 2 vacancies – Competition # 1130 3+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, hardwood, This fully developed 3 bedroom, 2 bath, SpeargraSS blvd In these positions the successful candidates new carpets and tile, theatre room, 1/2 duplex backs onto green space, all Fully developed home will be responsible for receiving and inspecting appliances included, hardwood flooring, c3437759 on the golf course. games room; two gas fireplaces. cork flooring, family room!! incoming product, loading customer trucks, Double attached garage. palletize cases, wrap and load onto trucks, Must be seen to be appreciated! $269,900 Excellent price to sell. inventory control. Will have direct customer $270,000 Reduced $319,900. contact. If you have the following: 1 year or open House Large 3 bedroom family home reduced home oN more forklift experience, customer service, sunday, feb. 20th from 2-4 pm with beautiful hardwood, huge $273,900 2 bedroom - NO CONDO FEES - arrowwood creek lifting of 34 Kg (75 lbs), TDG, WHMIS and basic & saturday, feb 26th from 2-4 pm. great room and triple garage with 1/2 block to the lake and 2 blocks to 6+ acres private setting. computer knowledge, we want to hear from you. office all on mature landscaped downtown, Available IMMEDIATELY!! Renovated home. Immediate # 40 Hillview Drive, strathmore. $365,000.00 possession. $289,900. Salary $20/Hr we also offer benefits 1/2 acre lot. price reduced c3450706 after three months. For further information, please call (403) 901-6036 lyalta 19 acre tree farm. 3 bedroom For all positions First Aid CPR and steel toed 2009 home. Shop. Dugout. footwear required. Irrigation. Subdivision This fully developed 3 level split in potential. $765,000. We have also found the most successful Hillview has it all 4 beds, 3 full baths, huge kitchen, family room, wet bar, all $134,900 excluSive relationships we’ve had over the years have been appliances shows immaculate with folks who are incredibly professional, $369,900.00 arrowwood disciplined, focused and leave their egos 2 Storey i have buyerS Two bedroom bungalow with hillcreSt maNor at the door. Attitude comes first. Namaka 5.38 acres 3 bedrooms, 21/2 bathrooms, lookiNg For huge yard and garage $208,400. living room, family room and reduced Please forward your resume with cover letter, homeS! 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4 car garage, developed basement. 55 plus condo on the canal. by March 4 to: Fenced backyard with double This popular 4 level split built by Rich Lee thinking of Selling? 1 bedroom plus den. 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