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Page 5 Strathmore Handi-bus changes operation structure SEAN FEAGAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The Strathmore Handi-bus Association, an or- Local book developed ganization providing accessible transportation to residents of Strathmore and Wheatland Coun- ty, will start operating independently as of Feb. COVID-19 Update 1. in Strathmore & Previously, the organization existed under the Wheatland County direction of the Town of Strathmore. But now, it will have full control over managing operations, (as of January 26, 2021) including its employees. 518 Cases The association is asking clients to reapply for the service, as their information cannot be 52 Active | 455 Recovered transferred due to the provincial Freedom of In- 11 Deaths formation and Protection of Privacy Act. The Handi-bus service is available for seniors 65 years of age and older, and for anyone who Wheatland is disabled and those who are temporarily disa- LIQUOR DISCOUNTER bled with a placard, residing within the borders Visit store for many more Alley Kat 5 3/4 Bears In-store specials and Oatmeal of Wheatland County, including Strathmore. Stout EVERYDAY LOW PRICES 4 Cans A new website (handibus.ca) was created for Pilsner 15 Cans the association, through which clients can sign up for the service and where donations can be Royal $19.99 Reserve $18.99 750 ml $12.99 made. 602 Westmount Road, Strathmore The association’s new chair is Alice Booth. A (Beside 7-11 on Highway 1) | 403-934-5551 new manager and dispatcher, Victoria Klassen, was also hired. The majority of drivers will re- main as employees, according to the association. The Handi-bus office will no longer be located at the town office; the association is in the pro- cess of acquiring office space, but for now, dis- patching will be done from the bus garage, from Monday to Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. A fleet of six vehicles and one bus is in op- eration, with all COVID-19 protocols in place. The association is asking clients to respect COV- ID-19 health guidelines while using the service. The Handi-bus will be insured with Wheat- land County’s Rural Municipalities of Alberta Look on Page 2 for (RMA) insurance, through the Additional Named Town of Strathmore Insured (ANI) program. This change was made Freedom rally Municipal Notices through a motion that passed unanimously 6-0, On Jan. 23, residents of both Strathmore and Calgary gathered at Strathmore town hall to Contact Us Today! during the regular county council meeting on speak out on COVID-19 mandates and regulations. The rally, known as the Walk For Free- Jan. 12. Scott Klassen, Division 5 councillor, did dom, included several speakers who gave the group information about their rights under 403.934.5589 not vote or provide comment on the matter after COVID-19 rules and measures. The rally also walked downtown, stopping at the Royal [email protected] disclosing his marriage to the new dispatcher. Canadian Legion for a moment of silence before returning to the town hall. The association will pay all insurance costs. www.StrathmoreTimes.com Sean Feagan Photo Continued on Page 4

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Offices Open Virtually We have officially moved into the new Strathmore Municipal Building; our ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR physical offices are accessible by appointment only until further notice. Indoor Competition TOS2021-04 recreation facilities also remain closed until further notice. Full-Time – Permanent (35 Hrs/Week) The following facilities remain accessible by phone 8:30am-4:30pm. PARKS OPERATOR - SEASONAL TERM POSITION Handibus: 403 934 3418 Competition TOS2021-01 Fire Hall: 403-934-3022 Term – May 4 to September 6, 2021 FCSS: 403-934-9090 Main Line: 403-934-3133 View the job description and apply at Strathmore.ca/careers Municipal Enforcement: 403-361-2112

Residents needing to make payments can pay using the following methods: • Residents can now make an appointment with the Town to make a payment. Appointment time slots are 30 minutes and are available from 10-11:30am and 1:30-4pm. To book an appointment with our service desk please call Catherine Merrells at 403-934-3133 extension #423. COVID protocols apply. Please wear a mask, sanitize and sign in on arrival. • Mail your cheque payment or post-dated cheque to the Town of Strathmore, PO Box 2280, 1 Parklane Dr, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2. Be sure to include your bill stub or account number. • A night drop box for cheque payments and post-dated cheques is available at the old Town Office, 680 Westchester Road. Be sure to include your bill stub or account number. • Most banking institutions have the Town of Strathmore listed for making payments via Internet and telephone banking. Please be sure to use all the digits of your account number without the decimal point. Payments are received and processed by the Town within two to three days. • With My Strathmore, you can pay your utility bill online securely and conveniently with Visa or MasterCard. If you do not already have an account, you can request an account through strathmore.ca> My Strathmore. If you require assistance, please call us at 403-361-2101. • Credit card payments can also be processed over the phone. - Utility payment, call Utilities at 403-361-2101 or email [email protected] - Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) Questions or Tax payment, call 403-361-2114 or email [email protected] - Business license payment, call 403-934-3133, wait for the planning and development prompt or email [email protected]

Pathway Closure Fortis is completing a powerline relocation along Wheatland Trail. We will need to close the Do you have Government Issued Identification? pathway for the day on Government-issued identification (ID) is required to access many important January 28. There will be services, including education, employment, housing, and government supports. short term interruptions If you or your family members need help obtaining ID, our office can help. ID may at each crossing location be provided at no cost to those facing financial barriers. For more information on January 27. Traffic please contact the Strathmore FCSS office at 403-934-9090. interruptions are possible Funding for this program has been provided by the Government of Canada’s on January 27 and 28. Reaching Home program and is available until March 31, 2021.

PO Box 2280, 1 Parklane Dr., Strathmore AB, T1P 1K2 . 403 934 3133 . For News Updates Visit Strathmore.ca January 29, 2021 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 3 Not all ponds created equal for skating SEAN FEAGAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

While some areas of Strathmore’s storm ponds provide a safe place to skate, other spots have un- reliable ice because of flowing water underneath the ice surface. The recreational potential and safety of Strath- more’s storm water ponds was discussed during the town council meeting on Jan. 21. Strathmore has a complex stormwater system featuring numerous ponds designed to collect water from impermeable surfaces during rain and melting events. While these water bodies typically An outdoor rink cleared on the Strathmore Lakes storm pond freeze over in the winter, the ice can be incon- was recently declared unsafe for skating by town staff. sistent in some areas because of flowing water, Sean Feagan Photo creating hazards for skaters and town staff, ex- plained Jim Simpson, the town’s interim director to 10 inches thick but deemed to be poor quality of infrastructure, operations and development (e.g., snow ice). The ice was assessed daily until services. the snowstorm on Dec. 21 to 22. The town start- “We want to ensure the pond is safe for equip- ed measuring again on Jan. 4, when the ice was ment and people on the pond,” said Simpson dur- deemed to be thicker but still poor quality. The ing the meeting. “I love the fact that people are quality of the ice started to improve on Jan. 11 out there cleaning and allowing their kids to go when clear, blue ice was discovered in the pond’s skating, but we cannot get around the fact that southwest where skating is now permitted. this is a storm pond, and the water is flowing.” The town has restricted skating to a barricaded On Jan. 15, there was a report of a child falling area in this southwest portion of the pond. In this through the ice of the Kinniburgh Storm Pond in area, ice thickness and quality are safe for people Chestermere. While they left the scene unharmed, to skate and equipment to clean the surface with- the event shows the potential risk of storm ponds out breaking through, Simpson explained. in the winter, said Simpson. McCallum said the town could clear more of “The town is not playing grinch on this,” he this safe area for skating by putting an additional said. rink or two between the two that are there now. Much of the controversy centres around Strath- This would provide more space to meet a greater more Lakes storm pond where, on Jan. 16, a Zam- demand because of other activities being disrupt- boni was brought in to clear and flood the ice, ed by the COVID-19 pandemic. creating multiple rinks and numerous pathways. This demand has made the town look to other However, town administration asserts many of areas to provide skating venues for residents as these areas are not safe. Unlike Kinsmen Lake, well. where much of the entire surface may be skated Rinks have been constructed in the past in some on safely, Strathmore Lakes has six inlets but only of the town’s dry ponds, features designed to one outlet, meaning there is higher inflow, and temporarily hold meltwater. But the town wants therefore a greater chance of poor ice in some to avoid this because the rinks can interfere with spots, explained Donna McCallum, the town’s spring drainage. manager of operations. One of the inlets on the “It may be difficult for the water to get away,” northwest side of the pond has water running said Simpson. through it year-round. Instead, the operations department is consid- An important consideration for safety is ice ering a pilot project to provide ice surfaces in quality, rather than just ice thickness, explained public greenspaces, away from stormwater infra- McCallum. In the beginning of the year, the ice structure, said McCallum. is what is called snow ice, a mixture of ice and The discussion was associated with a new town snow that contains air bubbles and is inconsis- policy about the recreational use of storm water tent. Later in the year, clear, blue ice forms, which ponds, and an associated parks and pathways is the safest type of ice. bylaw amendment, but this was retracted by ad- The town started assessing the ice at Strath- ministration and will be presented to council for more Lakes on Dec. 17, when the ice was nine consideration at a later date. Agritourism challenge launched SEAN FEAGAN benefits of agritourism to operators and securing a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter workforce, said Wendy Gerbrandt, CFWR commu- nity economic development project leader. A new challenge for rural businesses looking to “They’re going to go through a process of devel- the enter area of agritourism can enter a new chal- oping their business plan and, through that, devel- lenge being offered by Community Futures Wild op authentic tourism experiences to bring visitors Rose (CFWR). to their farm, or work in conjunction with a restau- The Agritourism Innovation Challenge is being rant to increase that culinary exposure,” explained offered to entrepreneurs, farmers and tourism busi- Gerbrandt. nesses looking to develop on- and off-farm experi- Marketing will be another component, helping ences. The initiative includes a training program find a customer base and determine the type of that will help each business learn the tools needed products they can offer at their location, she said. to develop a successful agritourism business. 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Birds Canada releases grassland conservation guide SEAN FEAGAN available for us to pull resources and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ideas from, so if we were not already involved in a lot of these programs, Rural landowners have several options for land steward- it’d be a great spot to find them,” said ship programs, but a new guide could help them consider Robb. them all in one place. Birds Canada, a non-profit charity, has released the Grass- lands ConservationPass Incentives the Guide,Salt a “one stop shop” Town guideFAITH to IN the GOD incentiv FOR 2021es and programspromises available of God, and for that prairie working landscapes. Available on the organization’sGod blessedwebsite them (birdscanada. because operations When I thought of the many of their faith in Him. The Strathmore Handi-bus Association offers a fleet of six vans and one bus org), the guide summarizes the stewardship initiatives ac- for residents of Strathmore and Wheatland County. tivechanges across thatthe weprairie have provincesHebrews of Alberta, chapter Saskatchewan 11 starts reports on Sean Feagan Photo andexperienced Manitoba. throughoutThese programs outcan by help saying, Canada’s “Now grassland faith birdthe populations, last year, and ofthe which 60 isper the centassurance have disappearedof things busy 2020 since 1970, according to Birds Canada. Operating independently affect Covid-19 has on all hoped for, the conviction of SEAN FEAGAN Accordingof us even asto we Alyssa enter Robb, Wheatlandthings not seen.” County It’s environoften - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Continued from Page 1 mental coordinator, the guide offers an overview of na- to support the organization this year, I was reminded hard to believe by faith; tional and provincial programs targeting the protection of Last year was busy for the town’s op- This move benefits both financially. The association of the promises of God because faith calls us to grasslands and other environmentally important features, erations team, which performed a va- the association and the coun- will also provide a forthcom- that never change. The believe in what is beyond such as wetlands. It also highlights some of the bird species riety of tasks to keep up the look and ty, said Reeve Amber Link, ing presentation to Wheat- thatScripture inhabit says grassland in Malachi habitats obvious in Wheatland and observable County and function of Strathmore’s public spaces during the county council land County council. otherchapter regions 3 verse of the 6 that prairies. God facts that we can see and and infrastructure. meeting. If anyone has concerns “It’snever not changes. just a Likewise,document in abouttouch resources and understand. that are But avail - During the Jan. 13 committee of the “RMA insurance is incredi- about the Handi-bus, they able,describing it’s also the informative,” un-changing said isn’tRobb. that exactly what faith whole meeting, Donna McCallum, the bly cost-effective, which also may contact Jason Montgom- In Wheatland County, one of the national programs is town’s operations manager, presented has indirect benefits to the ery, who has been the town’s nature of God the author is? John R. Stott helps us ALUS. an update on town maintenance work municipality because it low- representative for the organ- of the book of Hebrews in understand what faith looks “We have an active ALUS program extending funding to done in 2020. ers the cost for the service ization on council, (jason. chapter 13, verses 5 and like with the words, “Faith landowners and projects to provide ecological goods and One of the priorities of the opera- they provide,” she said. montgomery@strathmore. 6 say that God “will never is a reasoning trust, a trust services on the landscape, such as providing habitat for tion’s team is the maintenance of the A memorandum of un- ca or phone (403-901-7244). birds,”leave said us or Robb. forsake us”, which reckons thoughtfully town’s stormwater infrastructure. With derstanding (MOU) will be The Strathmore Handi-bus Provincialand that “Jesus programming Christ is activeand in confidently Wheatland upon County the in- Strathmore Lakes experiencing flood- brought to Strathmore town Association may be reached cludesthe same the yesterdayCanadian and Agricultural trustworthiness Partnership, of God.”Cows and ing after a wet spring, operations de- council for consideration, at 403-934-3418 or by mes- Fishtoday, (through yes and theforever.” county’s ALUSWe need program) that kind and of faith Ducks ployed a pump at the pond, which as the town will continue sage through its website UnlimitedIn chapter Canada, 11 of Hebrews Alberta, she inexplained. God to carry us through worked for 45 days. Additionally, the county has extended some MULTISAR The town’s dry ponds, which function educationthe author resources wrote about (related to 2021.grassland species at risk) to Thought for the faith of many an Old to collect water temporarily following the community and are members in two watershed groups: rainfall events, also needed attention. the Week theTestament Bow River character, Basin Council and andJohn the Duerksen Red Deer Watershed ~ Some of these features were holding Alliance.by their examples it is clear Assoc. Pastor water permanently, so the operations Who you “It’sthat theyneat believed to see inquite the a largeStrathmore conservation Alliance community Church team cleaned inlet and outlets by clear- really are is ing vegetation, hydrovacing sediment the person and replacing rip-rap (stones). STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH you are The operations team also maintained ADVENTIST CHURCH 105 Main St. Carseland Strathmore’s roads by performing crack when you Meeting in the Lutheran Church 403-991-6143 112 Lakeside Blvd. 587-227-6956 Pastor: Kevin Enns sealing, which is localized treatment of think no one Pastor: Donald Pierre [email protected] cracks in asphalt and concrete with a is looking. Services held every Saturday Broadcasting services on rubberized asphalt sealant. The team Sabbath School: 10 AM church Facebook page. also worked to fix potholes, by add- J.M. Worship Service: 11 AM www.bowriveralliance.com www.strathmoreadventist.ca ing over 23 tons of asphalt. Work was [email protected] SACRED HEART CATHOLIC also performed on the six kilometres of Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym gravel roads and 73 kilometres of alleys RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY 709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore the town maintains. (1 PET. 2:9) 403-934-2641 In 2019, the town performed a side- 322 A 2nd Avenue, Strathmore Pastor: Fr. Tomy Manjaly 403-714-2283 Masses: Saturday 5 pm | Sunday 10 am walk hazard assessment, identifying Pastor: Sunday Adeola www.sacredhc.ca hazards and rating each on a five- Will be offering online services point scale. Between 2019 and the until further notice. ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN end of 2020, all the issues across the www.rccgstrathmore.com 103 - 227 3rd Ave. • 587-727-0649 [email protected] three most hazardous categories were HOPE COMMUNITY Rev. Malcolm Kern repaired or replaced. But as problems COVENANT CHURCH Sunday worship online at can worsen rapidly given the freeze- 245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore • 403-934-2424 facebook.com/strathmoreanglican thaw cycle, the town inspects issues Pastor: Heidi Wiebe “Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ” identified by residents and fixes them if In person services have resumed Preschool cancelled. STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH found to be hazardous. Online services available. 50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225 There were 42 days of street sweep- www.hope-community.ca Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer ing performed, but this work was de- Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda layed because of the later spring. New All services and gatherings are STRATHMORE UNITED route mapping was created for street Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue cancelled until further notice. 403-934-3025 www.strathmorefullgospel.com sweeping using the town’s garbage col- Rev. Pamela Scott lection map. In-person services and gatherings are LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN Garbage carts were another focus, cancelled until further notice. 112 Lakeside Blvd. • 403-934-2374 with 27 deployments, 52 lid repairs, 72 Online services available at Pastor: Dawn Nelson www.smoreuc.com All worship services and gatherings are replacements and 166 wheel repairs The office will be open part time. closed until further notice. performed. The town is currently re- The office will be open part time. placing the plastic wheels on carts with HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ! heavier-duty plastic rubber wheels. 102 Canal Gardens Operations was also busy with parks, 403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171 STRATHMORE ALLIANCE Pastor: Elizabeth Karp 325 1 Ave • 403-934-3543 with staff performing 2,332 hours on Pastor: Dave Mackie Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail bed maintenance, 658 hours on litter Worship Sundays 10:30 am Lead Pastor: Mike Wiebe control, 218 hours pruning and 170 YOUR AD COULD Youth Tuesdays 7 pm Associate Pastor: John Duerksen hours mowing. Sundays 10 am Come Join us for a spirit-filled time Strathmore town Councillor Lorraine of worship Joine in person or online www.strathmorealliance.com Bauer suggested a spring litter clean-up BE HERE! event or creating ways the town could entice residents to address the issue themselves, citing “plogging” a pastime CALL 403-934-5589 The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints combining jogging and picking up lit- 60 Maplewood Drive | Bishop Justin Hansen | [email protected] ter that started in Sweden. 403-983-2746 | LDS.org | Worship Service Sundays 10 a.m. Continued on Page 6 January 29, 2021 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 5 New book helps to collect memories and confront death Commercial | Farms Industrial | Investment Bob Sheddy C0-Owner/Commercial Broker SEAN FEAGAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BobSheddy.ca 403-324-2222 [email protected] A new book developed in Strathmore will help people confront death and dying while providing them a place to KaraLee Foat, MA Co-Owner/Broker collect and share memories of their loved ones. PowerRealty.ca 587-390-0596 The book, titled Tell Me Your Story, Please, is the result of [email protected] a collaborative effort between Grade 9 students at Crowther 403-983-2121 Memorial Junior High School (CMJHS) and Wheatland and 123 2nd Ave, Area Hospice Society (WAHS) to help create a more compas- Tell Me Your Story, Please is available at the Strathmore library’s “compas- Strathmore, AB sion corner.” Teri McKinnon (l-r), Rachel Dick Hughes and Joni McNeely. sionate and caring community. Sean Feagan Photo The book commemorates the fifth anniversary of WAHS. Its release also coincides with Bell Let’s Talk, a day in which Sorensen. “The story isn’t completely about grief, but also the company donates to mental health initiatives each time looking at our lives, and it transcends ages.” #BellLetsTalk is mentioned on social media. After being shared on social media, the images caught the Tasty fresh and frozen Tell Me Your Story, Please is a participatory work, featuring eye of Joni McNeely, WAHS president. She asked Sorensen if lines for families to record memories, facts and stories about they could be used for the book, and they agreed. Ukrainian food, just like you their loved ones. The book also contains a page to insert a “I was so impressed with not only the level of engagement would find in family photograph and an envelope for additional notes or by the students, but also their understanding of those life Baba’s kitchen! a surprise gift. The hope is the book can help capture and stages,” said McNeely. create precious memories for families and loved ones, and The decision worked well for both parties, added So- act as a resource for palliative, sick or dying family members. rensen. “They found some images they could use to support “It will be a soft intro for people to ask these really hard their book, and it was a very cool way to involve the com- questions that you’re not taught or trained how to deal with,” munity, especially students, in their book.” said Teri McKinnon, WAHS director of community relations. Chelsea Tellier, an artist from Standard, helped select 12 “It’s one baby step in them getting to walk through this path shortlisted images from the class to be included in the book, of grief.” of which 10 were included. RESTAURANT OPEN The book features artwork by the students at CMJHS for a The book is being displayed at the Strathmore Munici- 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday visual book report of Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. pal Library in the “compassion corner,” a space developed Noon to 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday for Each student was tasked with creating an image represent- through a partnership between the library and WAHS to cen- Dine In, Take Out and Delivery ing the most powerful or important part of the story, which tralize resources on death and dying. together with reading the book, helped students consider Copies of Tell Me Your Story, Please have been gifted to death and grief, explained Glenda Sorensen, the teacher who WAHS bedside respite volunteers so they can begin walking led the exercise. families through the book, said McKinnon. It is also available “We’ve had a lot of student deaths in the last five years, for purchase at the library and at Value Drug Mart in down- town Strathmore. and the grief that kids hold onto can be significant,” said Take-out Buffet Dinner for 2 Strathmore joins anti-discrimination network for $49.99 Available February 13 & 14 SEAN FEAGAN and passed unanimously. just have to know where the money was Your choice of soups: english clam chowder with Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Joining the coalition provides the going to be coming from and then what bacon or borscht Town of Strathmore access to the other staff resources were going to be allo- Your choice of appetizer: taco dip and chips or The Town of Strathmore will be work- municipalities and to federal grants run- cated toward this,” he said. seafood dip and crackers Your choice of 6 hot dishes: chicken kiev, garlic ing to improve its policies against dis- ning through the coalition and through Strathmore town council has already roasted potatoes, glazed carrots, garlic sausage, crimination after joining a network of FCM, said Peterson. It also provides the enacted relevant commitments, by com- cabbage rolls, loaded perogies, fresh garlic buns Canadian municipalities. town and its counterparts an opportu- mitting to working with representatives Your choice of dessert: 4 mini assorted cheesecakes On Jan. 20, Strathmore town council nity to present its anti-racism activities from Siksika Nation to address racism, or small strawberry or chocolate trifle for 2 voted to join the Coalition of Inclusive federally and provincially. and by hiring a new assistant chief of Each dinner for 2 comes with your choice of a chocolate smash heart box filled with various Municipalities, a group of 82 member “Most importantly, it gives us access diversity, inclusion and recruiting in chocolates to share, and a chance to win a communities advancing initiatives to to resources to help eliminate racism the fire department, said Peterson. “The $25 gift certificate to Dobre Food & Catering. promote social inclusion, eradicate rac- and other forms of discrimination in our plan already exists going forward,” she Spots are limited, payment is required with ism and discrimination, and further hu- community, and it gives us more power said. reservation. Call to reserve your spot today! man rights and diversity. to bring inclusion to our community,” Any additional priorities that might be The Canadian Commission for Unit- said Peterson. adopted under joining the coalition that Retail Products available! ed Nations Educational, Scientific and Upon receiving the report from coun- would have funding implications would Search: Dobre Food and Catering Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has cil, Mayor Pat Fule will sign a declara- have come forward to council through on Facebook for all our SPECIALS! called upon municipalities to join this tion, inform the Canadian Commission separate bylaws or policies, she said. coalition and become part of the orga- for UNESCO of the decision, and an- “There will be no cost to the town at 135 3rd Ave, Strathmore nization’s international coalition. The nounce the town’s involvement to part- this time,” said Doug Lagore, town chief 403-902-9963 or 403-870-6343 Federation of Canadian Municipalities ners and community members. administrative officer. “At this time, we’ll to book events, make reservations, or for more info. (FCM) has endorsed this call and en- During the meeting, Councillor Jason develop a policy, and if council wants to courages its members, which includes Montgomery inquired about the cost of undertake a specific initiative pursuant Strathmore, to join. joining the coalition. to that policy, then council would de- The motion to join the coalition was “It sounds like a good thing, but bate that and would have to find fund- www.StrathmoreTimes.com made by Councillor Denise Peterson things are tight right now and I would ing for that.” SAVE UP TO $5,000 & INTEREST RATES AS

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Strathmore left out of Calgary fluoride debate SEAN FEAGAN could respond by maintaining the sta- quality and operational issues, said Local Journalism Initiative Reporter tus quo, considering the issue in a mo- Sonya Wrigglesworth, contracts officer tion, or put the question to the people with the town, during the meeting. Despite receiving its water from Cal- through a plebiscite during the Oct. 18, However, the town has not been noti- gary through a regional system, Strath- 2021 municipal election. fied of the potential change, said Doug more has been left out of discussions A decision to fluoridate Calgary’s Lagore, town chief administrative of- about reintroducing fluoride to the water would affect drinking water in ficer. “We’ve had no communication city’s potable water. Strathmore, as well as Airdrie, Chester- from the City of Calgary on the reintro- Strathmore RCMP are reminding In 2011, Calgary water fluoridation mere, Cochrane and Tsuut’ina Nation, duction of fluoride,” he said. residents to Lock-It or Lost-It was discontinued. But in 2019, the City as these communities receive water Mayor Pat Fule said he was concerned following several thefts from vehicles. of Calgary started discussions about through a regional water system fed by that despite being on the Calgary Met- adding fluoride to the city’s water sup- potable water treated in Calgary. Con- ropolitan Region Board, the subject has - Locking your vehicle doors is a ply once again. siderations of this issue were discussed never been broached nor has the town quick and simple way to help A report to Calgary city council was during the Town of Strathmore’s Jan. 13 been able to provide any input on the prevent this crime. presented on Dec. 14, 2020, stating that committee of the whole meeting. issue. “That’s kind of a little bit of a - Hide loose change inside the vehicle adding fluoride to the water supply The town is a partner under a master worry for me,” he said. where it can’t easily be seen and take would cost about $30 million over two servicing agreement with Calgary for But the town has received inquiries all items of any value with you when decades, including about $10.1 million the supply of potable water. This agree- from people in Calgary, seeking oppo- leaving your car. in capital expenses, about $1 million ment states that water quality provided sition to the change, said Lagore. - Never leave your vehicle running per year in operating and maintenance to each customer at the delivery point Fluoridation refers to a process by unattended. costs, and about $2 million to $4 mil- will be the same as in the city’s water- which compounds containing fluoride lion in upgrades over that period. The works systems, implying that the mea- (a negatively charged ion of the ele- Strathmore RCMP ask residents to help report stated an associated change in sured concentration in Calgary would ment fluorine) are added to drinking do their part by ensuring their property water utility rates or service levels are be similar in Strathmore. water, based on evidence it can prevent is properly locked. not anticipated, though this is not guar- Under this master servicing agree- tooth decay. But this practice has been anteed. ment, the city is responsible to com- a contentious issue, with arguments the During the Dec. 14 meeting, Calgary municate and engage with the Town practice has drawbacks outweighing its 1-800-222-TIPS Mayor Naheed Nenshi said city council of Strathmore regarding potable water potential benefits to teeth. (1-800-222-8477) Busy year for Town of Strathmore operations team Continued from Page 4 across three buildings and by start time. events this year, including the snow- YOUR AD The team also added various safe work storm on Dec. 21 and 22, 2020. During Initiatives to reduce some of the time practices and procedures to keep staff the meeting, Mayor Pat Fule commend- COULD BE HERE! and money the town spends on these safe. ed McCallum and her team’s perfor- duties were also brought up by Coun- While several community events were mance snow clearing during this late cillor Jason Montgomery, including a cancelled due to COVID-19, operations December snowstorm. Contact Rose 403-934-5589 downtown flower beds and boulevards staff helped FCSS in the hub with 11 “You just came forward and did such [email protected] adoption program, and regular volun- pop-up park events, helped set up 15 great work to get the snow removed in teer litter pick-up events. Montgomery farmer market events and assisted FCSS a timely fashion,” said Fule. said he is also again planning a week- with six Good Food Box events. long spring cleanup event, requesting Looking to brighten up the town, op- YOUR WEEKLY the help of local businesses. erations dedicated 176 hours to install HEALTH ADVICE “I look forward to see what the com- Christmas lights. Gord Morck Pharmacist munity can do, when combined with “I think stress levels were high for Capsule Comments the town,” he said. a lot of people, so this year, we went DENTAL VANITY PLATES: I used to sing bass in a barbershop One of the challenges last year was above and beyond with what we would quartet. We called ourselves The Apple Tuneovers. Our baritone was starting new approaches to limit the normally install,” said McCallum. a dentist and he read about these vanity plates in a dental journal and passed them on to me. It got me thinking that it can’t be only dentists potential spread of COVID-19, includ- Operations has dedicated 2,500 hours who do this. On-line, I found a few others: EEW A BUG (a pest ex- ing staff working in cohorts separated between roads and pathways to snow terminator?), U R NEXT (on a hearse!), OH I FIT (on a Smart Car), ESCUZME (on a bad driver’s car?), N BYOND (just under the Infiniti car logo). and on a Tesla….OIL LOL. And finally a licence plate seen on a brand new Corvette: ZRO KIDZ. HYDRATION AND SENIORS: The mantra of hydration over the past decade is “8 glasses per day”. I checked with the Mayo Clinic website on the matter of how much fluid the average person in a tem- perate climate should drink. Mayo quoted the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine who said that adequate daily fluid intakes are about 15.5 cups (3.7 litres) for men and11.5 cups (27 litres) for women. These amounts include fluid from fruit and vegeta- bles and other beverages. There are variables affecting these amounts. They depend on the amount of exercise a person does, weather (more humid weather can encourage sweating and more fluid intake is need- ed. Pregnancy and breast-feeding women also may need more fluids to stay hydrated. GERD: With PPIs getting much negative press over the past year or so, many people are turning to the older H2s to bring relief. But be- cause obesity is one of the significant factors in people with GERD, simply losing weight can result in ameliorating the problem. Other risk factors that can increase the risk of GERD are hiatal hernia, preg- Blood drive booked up nancy and connective tissue disorders like scleroderma. The surgery mentioned in the comment is a vagotomy which removes part of the in Strathmore vagus nerve. It’s a nerve running from the brain through the neck and along the esophagus, stomach and intestines into the GI tract. 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consultation and other regulatory processes. and we should never forget that. I know this is an important Coal policy 2. This is part of the Alberta government’s com- issue for Albertans, and I strongly encourage you to visit Co- mitment to responsibly develop our natural re- alHardFacts.ca for more information. LEELA SHARON AHEER sources. I want to address some of the concerns about the ATRF (Al- Chestermere-Strathmore MLA 3. Any project that moves forward must consider berta Teachers Retirement Fund). I want to thank our teach- environmental, landowner and social impacts. ers, assistants, superintendents, trustees, parents and students I wanted to chat about the world of coal policy Leases are basically a stake in the ground that al- for the incredible alterations they have made to their lives to here in Alberta. I know that with everything else lows the proponent to move on with the process of continue educating and keeping some normalcy in our chil- going on, you do not need the stress of thinking coal development. The original coal policy that you dren’s lives. I want to be clear: when the teacher’s pensions that our beautiful and pristine mountains are going keep hearing about from 1976 has been altered succeed, all Albertans succeed. We, as your government, are to be strip mined. I want to clarify the process and and changed many times over the years as our committed to the success of all Alberta’s pensions. The in- I want to thank our incredible Minister of Energy, knowledge of environmental protocols, technology vestment management agreement between AIMCo and the Sonja Savage, for providing this clarity, and instead and processes have improved significantly as have ATRF was required by June 30, 2020 and has been extended of filling the beautiful people of this province with the requirements for consultation and applications. twice. No further extension was sought after that, and even fear, she handles things with class, grace and the The proponent of the lease can not even set foot the ATRF folks say on their website that the ministerial order truth. Here is her statement: on the leased area, and furthermore, must then will not impact members’ benefits. Remember, every Albertan “We have listened carefully to the concerns raised make applications to the AER, and get approvals is responsible for our teacher’s pensions, as they are defined in recent days, and thank those who spoke up with from all levels of government – municipal, provin- benefits that are backstopped by the province. Let’s hope that passion. cial and federal – before exploration can even be both parties can agree in the best interest of teachers and all “As a result, we will pause future coal lease sales thought of. These leases trigger all the protocols to of us as soon as possible. Then the ministerial order will no in former Category 2 lands. The coal leases from protect special areas, robust consultation and envi- longer be needed. the December 2020 auction will be cancelled. ronmental stewardship. The Grassy project started Finally, a couple of shout outs to some of our locals. Nina “I want to be absolutely clear: Under the current in 2013 after years of applications and continues Cubrillo took her talented daughters out on the road where terms, just as it was under the 1976 coal policy, to wait for approvals from the federal government. they played their violins throughout Chestermere, outside coal leases do not allow for exploration, develop- The regulator process is good and rigorous. The in people’s driveways, socially distanced and following all ment or production without a comprehensive regu- existing leases to mine for metallurgic coal, which protocols. They brought so much joy to the community, es- latory review. A lease holder has no more right to makes steel, were drawn up under previous gov- pecially to our seniors. Then, with their busking cash, they set foot on lease property than any other Albertan. ernments with the same rigorous protocols. Our bought blankets and treats, and donated them to those in The same rules apply now, as before. province has had to follow the same protocols and need. Congratulations to Sienna and Charlise for their incred- “This pause will provide our government with regulations for oil and gas, and as you know we ible kindness and generosity. In Strathmore, Brenda-le Graff, the opportunity to ensure that the interests of Al- are never acknowledged for our resource steward- the Village Voices director, did a virtual sing-along inside of bertans, as owners of mineral resources, are pro- ship outside of our province. Our environmental Wheatland Lodge, bringing joy and love to our wonderful tected. and social governance in this province is top notch, seniors. What an amazing lady! Finally, Lisa Danielle did an “Coal development remains an important part of and these areas that are sensitive are protected un- amazing video on Facebook talking about an important lesson the western Canadian economy, especially in ru- der categories 1 and 2 of the coal policy. 1 means it for her son. She explained to her son that even though you ral communities, but we are committed to demon- cannot be developed, and 2 means that only limit- don’t agree with someone or their words, you can still be their strating that it will only be developed responsibly ed exploration is permitted with strict control. That friend. She said that his brother (who his friends thought was under Alberta’s modern regulatory standards and is from the original policy in 1976. These blanket weird) thinks differently. She then explained that the world processes. rules have been replaced with strong legislation needs people who think differently, and that this was his su- “This decision has no impact on existing coal and a regulatory process that is rigorous. We all perpower! For those of us who are blessed to know Lisa, we projects currently under regulatory review.” want to protect this stunning part of our Alberta are not surprised by her wisdom. Thank you for sharing it 1. Only projects that are deemed safe, respon- landscape. We all want to breathe clean air, have with all of us! sible, worthwhile, and in the public interest will be clean water and air, and to be able to enjoy this As always, I love to hear from you. permitted to move forward. A project proponent beautiful and pristine province. We are the best in (Leela Sharon Aheer is the MLA Elect for Chestermere-Strath- needs to prove that this is the case through public the world when it comes to resource stewardship, more, Minister of Status of Women and Minister of Culture and Multiculturalism) Alberta Order of Excellence January 29th at 7:00 pm nominations open Virtual Business SEAN FEAGAN and an official portrait at a special investiture cer- Local Journalism Initiative Reporter emony at Government House in Edmonton. Excellence At least one Alberta Order of Excellence winner The province is now accepting nominations to had strong local ties. Francis Winspear, who was Awards for 2020 the Alberta Order of Excellence, an award given inducted in 1995, was raised in the hamlet of Na- each year to residents who have made remarkable maka in Wheatland County after immigrating from contributions to their community, the province and Birmingham, UK. Winspear’s accomplishments in- Glam In Jams beyond. clude being president and CEO of at least 19 busi- The Order recognizes people who have served nesses and helping to found the Edmonton Sym- with “great distinction and of singular excellence phony Society and Edmonton Opera, among other for, or on behalf of, the residents of Alberta.” charitable pursuits. The home of the Edmonton These people can come from all walks of life, Symphony Orchestra, The Francis Winspear Centre including medicine, science, engineering, law, busi- for Music, now bears his name. ness, politics, education, community service, agri- Nominations are accepted year-round though culture and arts. must be received by Feb. 15 to be considered this The award was established in 1979 with the pass- year. Up to 10 individuals will be inducted this ing of the Alberta Order of Excellence Act. Since year. Those not selected in 2021 are considered for then, 182 individuals have received the award, in- up to three years. 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JANET KANTERS It is with great sadness that we share Times Editor the passing of JOSEPHINE DEL GUER- CIO on December 28, 2020 at the age of 92. She slipped away peacefully in her sleep sur- The University of New Brunswick (UNB) men’s swimming rounded by her loving family... team is adding Josh Kennedy of Strathmore to its recruiting JOSEPHINE, born May 23, 1928 in Caposele, a small class of 2021. mountain side town near the Amalfi Coast of Italy, The 17-year-old Kennedy has signed a U SPORTS Letter the eldest of 4 brothers and one sister she learned to of Intent and will join the UNB REDS ahead of the 2021-22 work hard on their small farm at a very young age. At Atlantic University Sport season. 22 she met and married Antonio and shortly after they A current member of the Strathmore Silver Sharks Swim started their family, Pascal and Rose. Club, Kennedy specializes in breaststroke and freestyle In 1957 Josephine and Tony welcomed an oppor- sprint distances. tunity to immigrate to Canada and came straight to Gleichen, Alberta where dads brother Nick had a job “I’m looking forward to working with Josh and seeing lined up for him with the CPR. Soon after arriving his potential unfold,” said REDS head coach Marta Belsh. they decided to expand the family and along came “He’ll help the team fill a bit of a void in racing breaststroke Angelina and Frank. Both Josephine and Tony worked sprints and relay events.” multiple jobs in Gleichen to get ahead and in 1973 Kennedy qualified for the 2020 southern Alberta short Josh Kennedy, a Grade 12 Strathmore High School student and a member they decided to move to Calgary where Tony worked course championships, but the event was cancelled just of the Strathmore Silver Sharks Swim Club, has been recruited to the Uni- for the Calgary School Board and Josephine for the Colonel Belcher Hospital. On retiring they chose to hours before his first race, due to the pandemic. versity of New Brunswick’s swimming team. Photo Courtesy of UNB “I’m dedicated and I’m a hard worker,” said Kennedy, travel the world for a dozen or more years, there wasn’t a continent missed, from Asia, Russia, Middle in a news release from UNB. “I push myself continuously “A short-term goal of mine is to develop my backstroke East, Africa, South America, USA and Canada as well to improve as an athlete and as a teammate. I’ll support skills and become competitive,” he said. “Long term, I’d like as cruises, but the majority of their trips were going my teammates in practice and competition, whenever and to think I can be making podium finishes at the AUS Cham- back to Europe and especially Italy to be with family... wherever.” pionships.” While in Gleichen, Josephine started her cooking Kennedy is completing his Grade 12 year at Strathmore Kennedy will study civil engineering while attending legacy, making the tastiest tomato sauc e from her High School. UNB. mother’s recipes that adorned her pasta and pizza dishes. Mom cooked with a wood fired oven and when the chimney kicked out smoke it was a sign that our school friends knew to follow us home for Curling club hosting online raffle some pizza or baking. No one ever refused a dinner ADELLE ELLIS “As you can imagine, the lockdown has eliminated our invite knowing how great Nonna’s cooking was. So- Times Reporter revenue and we still have the ongoing costs of maintaining cializing in our home was always at the kitchen table the ice surface and the building utilities,” said SDCC presi- where there was an abundance of tasty dishes that The Strathmore and District Curling Club (SDCC) is host- dent, Ken Shackleton. never stopped coming. Mom and Dad always had ing their first ever online 50/50 raffle with 35,000 tickets several gardens and a greenhouse where they loved Anyone who is a resident in Alberta may enter the raffle cultivating their own vegetables for themselves and available for a chance to win half the prize money raised. so long as they are 18 years of age or older. anyone that stopped by. Our dinners grew to family The SDCC started its 2020-21 curling season in October The prize can grow up to $20,000 before it needs to be plus friends, many friends. Our family with her en- with four leagues in play – Men’s, Ladies, Mixed and Seniors capped, so a maximum of 35,000 tickets are available for couragement has been carrying on her tradition for drop in. But all curling was halted in December, six weeks purchase. In the first two days, 700 tickets were sold. the last 35 plus years, hence our Christmas dinners into the season, due to provincial restrictions on organized Tickets can be purchased at strathmorecurling.ca – the are now usually 50 plus. Mom was never selfish with sporting events and indoor gatherings. last day for raffle ticket sales is Feb. 20. Tickets are three for her recipes and she offered cooking lessons to all The SDCC is unsure exactly when and if league play will $15, eight for $10 or 20 for $20. The value of the payout will that asked. Mom may be gone but her memories and tomato sauce will definitely live on in many homes... be able to resume but the board is hopeful that if restric- be updated daily on the club’s website. Most of all, Mom loved her kids and grandkids un- tions are lifted by Feb. 1, teams can finish one round of “We will very likely use (an online 50/50 raffle) in the conditionally and instilled strong values in all of us. league-play games during the last two months of the curling future. Fundraising is a constant activity for us, as it is for As most mom’s she taught us to be loving, caring, season. It is not likely that any bonspiels will be played this many non-profits. This seemed like a good method with a sharing, kind and patient. Josephine was a devoted year. high prize potential for the participants,” said Shackleton. Catholic, married 71 years to Antonio and was the With both league play and bonspiels axed, the SDCC came He added he hopes “when COVID is behind us, (people) loving mother to Pascal Del Guercio (Una), Rose Ryan up with the idea of an online 50/50 raffle to help make up come out, join a league, volunteer and have a great time (John), Angel Klapecki (Don), Frank Del Guercio. Proud lost revenue from the season. with a really friendly group of folks” at the rink. grandmother to Jason Del Guercio (Luke). Samantha McAndrews, Bob (Marley & Maggie). Jennifer James (Jack). Ami’s children (Marisa, Natalia, Enzo). Jes- sica Klapecki-Boos (Cody). Virginia Klapecki- Switzer, Landowners asked for views on hunting access Greg (Olivia). Mikel Del Guercio. SEAN FEAGAN Licenses also fund conservation. Josephine also leaves behind her sister Maria (John) Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “Every time somebody buys a hunting or fishing license, Rosania in Salerno, Italy as well as numerous nieces a portion of that money is set aside for us,” said Anderson. and nephews both here and in Italy. Rural landowners are being asked by the Alberta Conserv- Last year, the organization received about $8 million from Josephine was predeceased by her grand-daughter ation Association (ACA) to complete a survey on granting Ami Ryan-Iuliani in 2011 “HER MEMORY WILL LIVE hunting licenses and $5 million from fishing licenses. That ON IN OUR HEARTS...” hunters permission to access their property. revenue funds grants, including funding university research Private family service was held at Pius Catholic The survey, available through ACA’s website, is being con- on conservation. It is also used to work with agricultural Church, Calgary on Jan. 4, 2021 ducted to understand the factors influencing whether land- producers for habitat and sustainable agriculture initiatives. A public celebration of Josephine’s life will be held owners decide to allow hunting on their property. The ACA also provides services directly in relation to wild- immediately after Covid-19 allows. According to Robert Anderson, ACA wildlife biologist, the life management, such as wildlife surveys. relationship between hunters and landowners is changing, Hunting also provides data relevant to conservation. meaning some landowners are unwilling to have hunters “The government has always done surveys of hunters to INDIVIDUAL access their property. ask what they were targeting and whether they were suc- “What worked 30 years ago may not work now,” he said. cessful,” said Anderson. “Based on that, they can get an idea OFFICE Finding a place to hunt being difficult is believed to be of how the population is doing.” one of the reasons why the number of hunters in Alberta It is up to landowners as to how much information they RENTAL has been decreasing. Tags for mule deer and some other provide in the survey. All data is pooled and no personal species have kept steady, but general hunting licenses and information will be shared with the public. Respondents AVAILABLE white-tailed deer tags – which drive provincial numbers – can leave their contact information or remain anonymous. Move your home business have been steadily decreasing, said Anderson. Wheatland County has been promoting the survey on its into an elegant office in Because having fewer hunters has implications to con- social media. According to Alyssa Robb, Wheatland Coun- downtown Strathmore. servation, the ACA is conducting the survey to better under- ty environmental coordinator, sampling all viewpoints is All utilities and internet included. Comes with the use of an elegant stand the landowner-hunter relationship. important, regardless of whatever beliefs and experiences board room, kitchen and extra There are many reasons why hunters are important to landowners have regarding hunting on their land. storage. conservation, said Anderson. “We encourage landowners to complete it, whether they Call 403-934-5589 Hunting still plays an important role in wildlife manage- allow hunters on their property or have had experience to view ment in some instances. One example is snow geese, which with it or not,” she said. Strathmore Business Centre, have become overpopulated. The issue is important in Wheatland County because so 129, Second Ave “They’ve actually been degrading Arctic tundra habitats, much of its land is private, she explained. “When some- to the point where other species are now starting to suffer,” body gets a tag, they’re going to find somewhere they can noted Anderson. go, and in most situations, it’s all private, so they must ask In response, the government has changed some hunting permission.” regulations to encourage more hunters to harvest migrating The survey can be accessed online (https://www.ab-con- snow geese, to control their population expansion and con- servation.com/featured-projects/land/hunter-recruitment- serve habitat. and-the-landowner-link/). Page 10 • Strathmore TIMES • January 29, 2021 TIMES CLASSIFIEDS FEED AND SEED FEED AND SEED Obituary Obituary LOOKING TO BUY feed barley 1st & 2nd Cut or feed wheat. 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Shirley settled into farm living with her or offgrade grain. “On Farm wife, Jean (Kermack); companion, Betty Fortier and • Sold by the husband Jim in the community of Saddleridge where they raised their two children Pickup” Westcan Feed & children, Lori May and Doug May. THE Bale or Ton Grain, 1-877-250-5252. Jolene and Colin, she loved the rural life. Eventually Shirley and Jim purchased Bill was born April 16, 1926 in Strathmore to Mat- a farm in Vulcan County where she took pride in caring for the livestock. Shirley • No rain thew and Nellie May. He enlisted in the army in 1944, TIMES! ~ www.strathmoretimes.com adored children, or “little people” as she called them, and took a teaching aid job at then joined the CPR working alongside horses raking Wayne 403-934-4407 the Mialta Hutterite Colony. She remained in close contact with the colony over the hay. From there, he worked in mechanics and milk years, even after moving into the town of Strathmore almost 20 years ago. Shir- delivery before settling in as a grader operator for the HELP WANTED ley had a passion for hockey and after moving to Strathmore she volunteered her next 32 years. Until his health prevented him, he was time with the local Strathmore AAA Bison hockey team, timing and score keeping. an avid curler and golfer. He spoke fondly of travelling Call She loved watching the Calgary Flames, and especially loved watching the World Canada with Jean, and later Betty. Many recall the Juniors Series. Her servant heart also called her to take in exchange students from silly musical horn he attached to their motorhome, his 403-934-5589 Korea, Japan, and China to provide room and board as they attended Strathmore expert BBQ skills, a cap for every occasion, and his PART-TIME OFFICE High School. Shirley took great pride and joy in being able to participate in the infamous exclamations “is that right!” and “son of a ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT student exchange program. gun!”. In his later years, Bill could be found having his Golden Hills School Division invites applications for a She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 64 years, Jim; children: Jolene, morning coffee at the local dealership (he was never HELP WANTED part-time office administrative assistant at Westmount and Colin; grandchildren: Colton (Shalyn), Laine (Darren), Tori (Brad), Tyson (Maken- without the latest vehicle), and lunches at Smiley’s. School. The hours for this position will be from 8:00 na); great-grandchildren: Myla, Lola and Mattea; as well as extended family mem- Bill is survived by his grandchildren and great grand- BLANKET THE PROVINCE with a classified ad. Only am - 12:15 pm each school day with the position bers and friends. children, Shannon Jorawsky (Riley and Tyson) and $269 (based on 25 words commencing on Feb. 22, 2021. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Grace and Hedley; siblings: Dorothy, Cameron Bardas (Alice Emily, Josie) as well as Betty’s George and Clifford. or less). Reach 90 weekly The successful candidate will be excited to work family, Melanie Winters (Rick), Chase Winters (Jem- with young children, their families and school staff. At Shirley’s request there will be no funeral. newspapers. Call NOW for ma, Nova), Jesse Winters (Jayla, Kassen, Haisley), Preference will be given to applicants with the The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of AgeCare Sagewood, for their details. 1-800-282-6903 Ext Diana Kelly (Martin), Laura Cornez (Shawn, Ivy, Finn), 225; www.awna.com. following skills and attitudes: care of Shirley during her stay and would also like to thank Dr. Sader & the Valley Kirsten McFarlane (Taylore, Shelby), Dean Fortier, • Eager to work in a team environment and willing Medical staff. Lacy Fortier-Shelby (Marcus), Dustin Fortier (Chelsea, DO YOU WANT TO PUT YOUR to learn on the job In lieu of flowers, Shirley has requested donations be made to the Arthritis Society. Grayson, Beckett), Desiree Fincaryk (Tyson, Maclin), PICK-UP TRUCK TO WORK? • Ability to work in an office environment where Messages of condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.myalternatives. Sheri Billingsley. A special mention to Bill’s friend Ron Roadex is seeking 1-ton organizational skills and the ability to manage ca for visiting and helping where he could, as well as all owners to transport RV’s multiple task are essential of the staff at AgeCare Sagewood for their kind and throughout N. America. Class • Proficient with Google applications loving care over the last four years. of license required depends • Demonstrate respect for the confidentiality of students and their families In light of current community restrictions, a service on province. Subsidized health and dental insur- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Obituary will be held at a later date. • Attending to student, family and staff needs In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Resi- ance, competitive rates, fuel discounts. Driver must have • Inputting daily student attendance dent Council – AgeCare Sagewood, 140 Cambridge TAYLOR, Gunnild Nielsen valid passport, be able to • Other secretarial duties as assigned September 6, 1924 – Skaevinge, Denmark Glen Drive, Strathmore, Alberta T1P 0E2. cross the border, pass a drug • Booking substitute teachers and support staff January 16, 2021 – Strathmore, Alberta To send condolences, please visit Bill’s obituary at test and must be 21 years or Please submit your resume with supporting www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca older. For more information documentation by Feb. 2, 2021 at noon to: Gunnild Nielsen Taylor, beloved mother, grandmother, and great- about us, please visit our Cori Hampson, Principal grandmother passed away in the Strathmore AgeCare Sagewood website at roadexservices. Westmount School 403-934-3041 facility on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at the age of 96. com. To apply, please email email: [email protected] Gunnild was born in Skaevinge, Denmark on September 6, 1924, to Niels Kristian resume and a current driv- Only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted. Nielsen and Erna Tove Thajesta Spliid. She immigrated to Canada as a young child er’s abstract to: recruiting@ We thank all applicants for their interest in working in with her parents and sister, Karen. roadexservices.com. Golden Hills School Division. Gunnild married Ross Taylor on December 30, 1944 and they had two children. Obituary She had a twenty-five-year career at Woodward`s Stores Ltd. Her family mattered most to her and she spent her time, talents, and means loving and serving them. TORNVIG, Ingrid TENDER Her home was a gathering place for immediate and extended family and friends May, 1932 - January 14, 2021 where she made everyone feel welcome and important. Gunnild was an excellent Ingrid Tornvig passed peacefully on 515 Acres Class 2 & 3 Land near Drumheller cook and hostess. January 14, 2021. She was adored Gunnild had an amazing ability to love and serve. She quietly gave all that she had for sale by Tender and loved by her family and friends. Log & Tin Cattle Company offer a package of high quality grazing/farming land to others but somehow, never went without. God knew her loving and generous She will be greatly missed. (#2 & 3) located in Kneehill County for sale by tender. All lands are connected. heart and richly blessed her in the exact ways she needed. Gunnild was a devout Ingrid was born in Denmark and immigrated to Can- This package is cross fenced and seeded to multi-grass species to support member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which she joined with ada with her family in 1957. Ingrid lived in Medicine effective rotational grazing. 120 Acres were sprayed out fall 2020, ready for her family in 1963. She was a woman of great faith who often spoke of Jesus Hat for over 30 years before moving to Strathmore 4 seeding in spring. Pumped dugout water is supplied via 4000 m of above ground Christ, His sacrifice and all that He suffered for us. We are grateful to know that He years ago. and underground pipe to seven (7) locations. The package of lands is as follows: is now welcoming her home. Ingrid was an avid crafter, knitting guru and crochet Gunnild is survived by her son Barney Ross Taylor, his wife, Myrle Elizabeth Nielson, • SE 5-29-20 W4 - 160 acres with +/- 140 ac. cult., and 20 ac. native pasture, expert. She enjoyed helping people and volunteered coulee and a large dug out with stock watering pump/pipeline site. 2M is the and their seven children and spouses. She is also survived by her daughter, Janice her time while living in Medicine Hat. Christine McAllister, her husband, Douglas Ellis McAllister, and their seven children dominant land class. Ingrid is survived by her 5 children, Sylvia Duff, • SW 4-29-20 W4 - 155 acres with 98+/- ac. cult., and 57 ac. of native pasture and spouses, as well as her fifty-four great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Leif-Erik Slyk, Vera Ellefson, Alf Slyk, Rick Slyk; 9 and coulee. 3MT is the dominant land class. 80 acres sprayed out fall 2020. All her family members love her and will greatly miss her. grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 8 great great 4 large hopper bins included. Smaller hopper bin is excluded from sale. Gunnild was predeceased by her husband Ross Taylor; her siblings and their spous- grandchildren; as well as sister, Lis Tornvig Nielsen • Block 1 (Plan 9212068) SW 9 + NW 4-29-20 W4 - 200 acres with +/- 92 ac. cult. es, Karen and Allan Luft, John and Gila Nielsen, George and Rita Nielsen; and two of Denmark. She was predeceased by one daughter, And 108 ac. of native pasture, coulee and a dugout. 3MT is the dominant land brothers, Jens and Frode Sylvest Nielsen, who died as young children in Denmark. Yvonne Slyk. class. 40 acres sprayed out fall, 2020. A viewing will be held for Gunnild at McInnis and Holloway Funeral Home at Memo- A private family memorial to celebrate Ingrid’s life, • Annual oil lease revenue: $10,095.00. rial Drive and 52 Street in Calgary on Friday, January 22, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. will be held at a later date when Covid conditions • Previously 330 acres was cropped annually and is well rested. An online funeral service was held Saturday, January 23, 2021. Anyone wishing to permit. • Possession of lands to occur April 1, 2021 upon completion of sale. • Solar water pumping system and cattle handling system negotiable at time view it may obtain the Zoom link from a family member. Family and friends are To send condolences, please visit Ingrid’s obituary at of sale invited to stay on the Zoom call at the conclusion of services to share personal www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca tributes to Gunnild. Graveside services were held Monday, January 25 at 1:00 p.m. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted at the Union Cemetery, 3025 Spiller Road S.E. in Calgary. A complete obituary may be viewed at www.McInnisandHolloway.com. Family and Sealed written bids must be accompanied by a 10% deposit in the form of a friends are invited to share their condolences, memories, and photos on this site. certified cheque or bank draft and must be received by not later than noon February 22, 2021. We sincerely thank the caregivers and staff at Sagewood, and Dr. McLaughlin, who PERSONAL took such excellent care of her. We are especially grateful for the sacrifices they Tender agreements may be acquired from and returned to: made, despite COVID, that allowed us to have facetime calls with our mother prior Lynn Woods Law Office to her passing. Oh Holy, St Jude, Apostle Box 2335 ST JUDE: #101, 318-3rd Ave, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3 and Martyr, great in virtues and rich in Phone (403) 934-6333 Fax (403) 934-6355 miracles. Near Kinsman of Jesus Christ, For further information on this property, please call or text INDIVIDUAL faithful intercessor of all who invoke your Randy Tooth 403-809-1795 OFFICE RENTAL special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart AVAILABLE and humbly beg to, to whom God has given Move your home business into an elegant office in such power to come to my assistance. 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Upcoming Meetings In adherence with Alberta Health Services’ Until further notice, Council and committee meetings will be held recommendations, front office staff will limit the number via teleconference, including: of visitors in the front lobby of the administration office to February 2: Council Meeting upkeep the health and safety of everyone in the building. February 9: MPC Meeting Office hours will remain the same, Monday to Friday, February 16: Council Meeting from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with the exception of statutory holidays. The Public Works and ASB shops will remain To join the call, dial 403-917-1764 and enter the PIN 47001 when closed to the public for the foreseeable future. prompted. Agenda packages can be found on our website. Wheatland County Invites Applications for 2021 Community Enhancement Funding Wheatland County recognizes that its residents utilize various recreational, cultural How to Apply: and other community enhancement facilities and resources and has established the Community Enhancement Fund to provide financial support for such venues Applications and Guidelines for the Community Enhancement Fund are and activities. The Community Enhancement Fund provides grant funding from available at the Wheatland County Office and on the County website: Wheatland County to enhance, promote, and support groups and organizations www.wheatlandcounty.ca/cerb. that bring a broad range of enjoyment, benefit, beautification, recreation, entertainment, participation, and enhancement projects to Wheatland County. The Deadline: program is intended to invest tax payer dollars annually to support recreational, cultural and other community activities, facilities, and resources that are utilized by Applications must be post marked on or before January 31, 2021. Wheatland County residents. Please note that eligibility for 2021 funding is dependent on filing all previous For more information please contact Jessica Salmon at 403-361-2021 or funding reports with Wheatland County by January 31, 2021. [email protected]. Careers with Wheatland County COVID-19 Wheatland County is seeking a: HELP SLOW THE SPREAD • Senior Planner • Fleet Coordinator Here’s how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19: • Special Projects Coordinator • Investment Attraction Specialist ☑ Avoid touching your face ☑ Cover coughs and sneezes • Returning Officer (Election Coordinator) ☑ Self isolate if feeling sick ☑ Practice physical distancing ☑ Properly wash hands often ☑ Disinfect frequently touched For more information and to review other current items and surfaces postings visit www.wheatlandcounty.ca/careers/ Latest updates at alberta.ca/COVID19 Public Hearings

Wheatland County Council will consider the following applications for Public Hearing on the meeting date as indicated below. For more information, visit wheatlandcounty.ca/publicnotices. These public hearings can be accessed electronically by dialing in to 403-917-1764 and when prompted, entering the PIN 47001. Public hearings begin at 9 a.m. and proceed until all applications have been heard:

Public Hearing: February 16, 2021 at 9 a.m. Bylaw: 2021-01 Legal Description: NW-16-24-26-W4M Proposal: To redesignate +/-10.00 acres from Agricultural General District to Industrial General District within NW-16-24-26-W4M to accommodate a future subdivision for an existing packaging business.

2021 Election Nominations More information regarding the public hearing process can be found on our website at wheatlandcounty.ca/publicnotices. Nomination period closes: Sep. 20, 2021, at 12 p.m. Nominations for Councillors will be accepted by Comments may be forwarded in writing to Wheatland County or made in person the Returning Officer until 12 p.m. on Monday, at the above meetings. The application files may be reviewed during regular office September 20, 2021. Prospective candidates filing hours – Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any comments provided will become part of the public record in accordance with Section 40 (1) of the Alberta Freedom of their nominations must schedule an appointment Information and Protection Privacy Act. Any personal information on submissions with the Returning Officer. made regarding applications is collected under the authority of the FOIP Act Section Further information on nomination requirements are available at: 33 (c) and subsequent versions. wheatlandcounty.ca/municipal-election.

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