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Strathmore #109 - 900 Pine Road, Strathmore 403-934-9733 Page 7 Strathmore Rural and Fire update Vandals hit school Sharon McLeay Times Contributor

Slow but sure progress is taking Page 18 place for the Strathmore Rural and Carseland Firefighters, in light of recent developments that left them without an operating contract with Wheatland County. The first good news was the Stan- dard Rural Fire Association had ratified the interim agreement with Wheatland County Council to pro- vide fire service in the Strathmore Rural and Carseland Fire Fighting Re- Wildfire burns sponse Areas. Then on April 10, the county posted that they had recently appointed interim Deputy Fire Chiefs for both halls. Page 19 “I am pleased to advise that the Standard Rural Fire Fighting Asso- ciation in conjunction with Wheat- land County and the Strathmore and Carseland Fire Chief have appointed Mr. Mike Jakubiszyn as interim Depu- ty Fire Chief for the Strathmore Rural Fire Department, and Mr. Ryan Haus- wirth as interim Deputy Fire Chief for the Carseland Fire Department,” said Wheatland County Chief Admin- In-line fun istrative Officer Alan Parkin. The Deputy Fire Chief oversees crews in the hall under direction from the Fire Chief. Strathmore Ru- ral Fire Department currently has 20 members, and Carseland Fire Depart- ment 13 members. From January to March of this year, the call statistics show the two halls do about 47 per cent of the calls in the county, with the other fire ser- vices splitting the remaining 53 per cent. Look on Page 4 for At a Wheatland County council Town of Strathmore meeting Parkin advised council that Municipal Notices administration was reviewing some Contact Us Today! of the options for the long-term op- eration of the Strathmore Rural and Children’s Playground! 403.934.5589 Carseland Fire Fighting Response The third annual Strathmore Children’s Festival took place on April 12 at the Strathmore Civic Centre. [email protected] Areas, and a full report with options There were kids games, interactive displays, door prizes and much more. See Page 5 for more coverage will be coming to council sometime of the event. www.StrathmoreTimes.com Wendi Tashlikowich Photo in May.

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Wendi Tashlikowich Photo Meadowlark invites community to learn more On April 2nd, 2014 between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. approximately 300 liters of diesel fuel Shannon LeClair ily, it’s a family atmosphere, was stolen from Risodon Farming located on Times Reporter they help each other, they . Video surveillance revealed two console each other, they are males driving a White Ford Super duty, flat deck great friends and it is a re- wood frame and red tank located in the back. On Meadowlark Seniors Care April 5th, 2014 the suspect vehicle was located Homes invited the commu- ally, really neat opportunity abandoned at the gas station in Standard and nity into their home on April for seniors to live in that confirmed to be stolen out of . 4 so people could find out type of environment if they licence plate 18-M634 attached to the truck more about the home. Deb- so chose,” said Hale. was not a match. If anyone has any information Wakelam showed Hale the pertaining to the investigation please contact bie Wakelam, owner/opera- the Strathmore RCMP. tor of the home, was happy 32 standards that all care fa- to see MLA Jason Hale in at- cilities have to follow, and Meadowlark Care home held an open house for the public on April 4. MLA File #’s: 2014-357184 and 2014-373595 tendance so that she could then brought up the Sup- Jason Hale and guests had a chance to see first hand the benefits of hav- bend his ear a little about portive Living guidelines and ing seniors live in a home setting. Seated: Eldon Wray (l-r), Helen Jensen, what she offers, and some regulations that the govern- Madge Gibeau. Back: Glen Reiter (l-r), Florence Shannon, Debbie Wakelam, concerns about the industry. ment had created. Jason Hale, Tara Stewart and Veronica Piedimonte. Shannon LeClair Photo One of the biggest reasons “All supportive living ac- Wakelam had guests to the commodations must be li- never be questioned. care under the same Alberta home was so they could see censed when we provide As a supportive living facil- Health guidelines. the family atmosphere that permanent accommodation ity, you have to comply with “The main reason I would her residents have. During for four or more adults,” said the licensing regulations, want the funding … is be- the time Hale was there one Wakelam. and there are annual site in- cause then I could provide 1-800-222-TIPS resident became a little up- ‘I don’t agree with that.” spections for seniors lodges, services to low income peo- set, and instead of the staff Wakelam said seniors are group homes and support- ple,” said Wakelam. (1-800-222-8477) rushing to her side – they a vulnerable group and she ive living accommodations. Being privately run means were in the same room, close thinks if you charge any se- Supportive living means the that her residents have to be by - a fellow resident helped nior, that isn’t a parent or accommodation - the senior’s able to afford the care. If she calm the woman down. family member, then you room - the meals and house- was contracted, she could “I was very impressed with should have to be licensed. keeping are covered in the open another home, and the the facility. It was really in- Otherwise you could fly un- rates charged. government would set the T:10.5” teresting talking with the der the radar, take in only “If you’re a private support- rate for the residents and 403-934-5552 seniors that live there and three seniors, feed them mac ive living operator then the then would fund the rest. 120 - 2nd Avenue, Strathmore they love it, it is like a fam- and cheese every day and cost for additional services When she asked about the like getting people dressed, contract she was told by the bathing people, all those ex- government that they are not OfferfINaNcING Extended! for UP to 84 moNths ‡‡ tra services, we charge for,” contracting care homes. # said Wakelam. 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Nightly: 8pm EYES empowers young women Closed Sunday & Monday Shannon LeClair Times Reporter

The Empowering Young women to Explore their Strength and confidence Joyland Theatre (EYES) program at the Youth Club of Strathmore has taken off since its incep- will be tion last year. closed from The program started as collabora- tion with Children and Family Services, April 17 to 24th. Golden Hills School Division, FCSS and the Youth Club. In 2013 there was an identified group of girls that the differ- For Movie Listings call 403-934-3057 ent organizations thought would benefit or go to www.joylandtheatre.com from such a program, and so it was put together and has had positive results. Girls involved in the EYES program at the Youth Club of Strathmore donated baskets filled with girly items to the Community Crisis Society on April 9. The goal is to promote positive self- Shannon LeClair Photo esteem and confidence in the young women within the community. Each Community Crisis Society. there’s a connection here,” said Shan- program is an hour and a half, once a “They chose the women’s shelter to non Zieman, program coordinator for week for a total of 12 weeks. help teens like themselves when they the Youth Club. The girls cover a number of topics come into the shelter,” said Program Fa- “We just try to provide them with including stress, anxiety, positive rela- cilitator Hannah Magee. good information so they can make Da tionships, teen health issues, drug and Each basket also contains a quote that good choices and a big piece of what alcohol use, domestic violence, high means something to each girl and is we do is helping them come up with Vinci risk behaviours and promoting positive meant to be an inspiration to the recipi- safety plans and just information on Beads, self-esteem. ent of the basket. how to keep themselves safe in our Necklaces and Create Your Own Masterpiece!Bracelets This year the girls had to do a com- Last year the program started with community, and then expanding a little munity service project, and together one group of eight girls, and this year bit more into the self-esteem and we’re Limited Quantities Available with Youth Club coordinators, they de- there are three groups. going to do some work with employ.00- cided to host a bottle drive. They man- “I think it is going really well. Suc- ability and that sort of stuff.” $36 + tax 128 - 2nd Avenue, Strathmore aged to raise approximately $220, and cess is measured in different ways, the The EYES program consists of stu- 403-934-6737 with the money they bought girly stuff, fact that the girls come every week and dents coming from Crowther Memorial www.hiddensecretsstore.com makeup, scarves, perfume and nail pol- sometimes they come even when they Junior High, Strathmore High School ish to put into baskets to donate to the don’t go to school to me shows that and Storefront school. Farmers with permits exempt from spring road bans Shannon LeClair infrastructure at its weakest. The bans 2013 the western Canadian harvest pro- Times Reporter generally begin in and duced an estimated 75.9 million metric make their way north as temperatures tonnes of major grain crops, nearly 40 As of April 1 farmers transporting rise. The bans are lifted once Alberta per cent more than the five-year aver- grain from storage to elevators will be Transportation staff is able to deter- age. exempt from vehicle weight restrictions mine the roads will be able to handle How to apply for a road ban on provincial highways. The farmers regular vehicle weight. exemption 1014 Westridge Road, Strathmore AB will be able to obtain permits to haul “Agriculture is Alberta’s largest re- • Get a permit request form by con- grain when highway road bans are in newable industry and part of the foun- tacting Alberta Transportation’s Central 403-934-9963 Book Your Parties Here! effect, and the permits will be available dation of our rural economy. I am very Permit Office toll free at 1-800-662-7138 Road Hogz at no cost, allowing 100 per cent axle pleased producers, municipalities and from 6 a.m. to midnight on weekdays, weight on banned roads, as long as the our government are working together and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends and Only Buffet roads are not damaged in the process. with other links in the supply chain to statutory holidays. “We’re doing all we can to support ensure that grain will keep moving to • Complete the form by providing in- In Town Alberta famers and keep grain moving, market this spring,” said Verlyn Olsen, formation on the trip’s origin, destina- even on banned roads when possible,” minister of agriculture and rural devel- tion, route, trucks covered, weights re- said Minister of Transportation Wayne opment in the same release. quested, number of loads required and Drysdale in a press release. The special permits are in effect from contact information. “Relaxing road ban limits at a time April 1 until June 30. During that time • Get the road ban exemption if the when our farmers need some flexibility Alberta Transportation staff will be route can withstand your proposed traf- is the right thing to do.” monitoring road conditions and sug- fic without significant damage accord- Dine In or Spring thaw can be rough on Alberta gesting alternate routes if necessary to ing to engineers and regional mainte- roads, especially oiled roads and those keep motorists safe and to protect high nance staff. Take Out waiting for final paving to be com- infrastructure. • Contact the local municipality di- pleted. Because of this, road bans are Alberta’s agricultural exports are val- rectly for a permit to haul grain on mu- sometimes necessary to protect the ued at more than $9 billion annually. In nicipal roads.

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The Town of Strathmore is committed to cleaning up our community to make it an even more beautiful place. We have noticed old vehicles in yards that could be picked up free of charge and recycled, please call Eagle Head Auto at 403-934-3434, a government registered auto recycling facility.

The next regular Council Meeting will be May 7 & 21, 2014 SPRING DAY CAMP Registration is ongoing, however it is filling fast! Call to reserve a Parents of babies born in 2013 can register their child for a spot! free tree to be planted in their honour in Strathmore’s Birth Forest. The Birth Forest is a joint project by Chinook Credit SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN. Union, The Town of Strathmore, Eagle Lake Nurseries and Check out the newsletter on line for dates and activities. Communities in Bloom. ATTENTION PARENTS IN THE CARSELAND AND ROCKYFORD COMMUNITIES! Registration forms are available at the Town Office, Chi- We are looking at the possibility of running a summer camp program nook Credit Union, Eagle Lake Nurseries and the Health in your area but we need to ensure enrollment. Call the Club @ 403- Unit. 934-4918 if this is an option you are interested in.

TUTORING OPPORTUNITY! Planting Day is set for May 31st, 2014. We have a wonderful volunteer that is looking to provide tutoring services FREE OF CHARGE! If your child is in need if some addi- For more information please contact Melody at melody@ tional support in school this may be the answer. This is for youth peapatch.ca from grades 1-12. Availability is based on numbers and scheduling with our volunteer. By appointment only. For more information or to book an appointment please call the club @ 403-934-4918

FRIDAY NIGHT LAUGHS Our Yuk Yuks comedy night last year was so successful that we are Council Highlights – April 2, 2014 doibg it again. May 30th @ the Civic Center. Doors open at 630pm and the entertainment starts at 8pm. Tickets are available through the Club (403-934-4918) or the FCSS Office (403-934-9090). • Council closed the Public Hearing for Bylaw #14-05 at 7:30 PM. For more information on these events or any other programs we have running please contact the Club or check out our website @ • Council gave second, third and final reading to Bylaw www.youthclubofstrathmore. ca #14-05 Land Use Bylaw Amendment.

• Council amended Policy #6602 to replace the Schedule “A” with the Development Agreement, including the revisions on the Standard Development Agreement

memo dated April 2, 2014.

• Council directed Planning & Development to require

1 development permit for all the temporary signs and LOCAL HEROS waive the Development Permit fee for the temporary CULTURE signs (local business advertising) located on the fenc- Spring Break Day Camp ing along the west and north side of the Strathmore & A Taste of Summer District Agricultural Society boundaries. AGES 6-12 YRS CIRCUS • Council directed Planning & Development to require

1 development permit for all the temporary signs and

waive the Development Permit fee for the temporary April 22-25 9-4pm SCIENCE signs (local business advertising) located on the fenc- The cost for SPRING camp is: ing along the west and south side of the High School • Members - $80/week. boundaries. • Non-Members - $100/week. Fun Engaging Activities, Excellent Staff

• Council appointed Ms. Lynne Fair to the Museum Com- For more information or to register for programs please call our club mittee for a term of one (1) year. at 403-934-4918 Registration now open! • Council adjourned the April 2, 2014 Council Meeting at 8:50 PM. town of town strathmore

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Capsule Comments Acetaminophen is the most commonly used pain reliever in the world. But just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it can’t cause any problems. Don’t exceed the dose recommended on the label. Liver damage can occur with taking too much of the drug for a long period of time. Do you remember your mother giving you oatmeal for breakfast because it would “stick to your ribs” and keep you full till lunch? Well, there is some truth to that. If you are always ravenous come lunchtime, try a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. It Festival of fun will keep hunger away better than dry cereals. Pertussis is a disease that is preventable through The third annual children’s festival vaccination. It is a serious illness in infants where was held at the Strathmore Civic it can be life-threatening. Pertussis is also called Centre on Saturday, April 13 from 10 “whooping cough” because of the “whooping” a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival had the sound that is made when gasping for air after a fit best turn out to date. Children en- of coughing. joyed bouncy houses, face painting, games, photo booth and venders Manufacturers of tablet medication put a score line just to name a few. All the proceeds on the tablet if it is OK to cut the tablet in half. If from this annual event are being do- there is no score line, it may not be good to cut it in nated to the School Fuel program, half. When in doubt, check with your pharmacist. which helps make sure each and There is a good reason why some tablets should not every child has a healthy breakfast be broken and breaking it could affect how it works before the school day begins. in the body. Whether you are wondering about a new drug that Wendi Tashlikowich Photos is coming on the market or an old one that’s been around a while, you can depend on our pharmacists Medical Marijuana facilities set for West Hwy #1 Industrial Park for reliable information. New Hours: Sharon McLeay be placed among the industrial general provinces that might overturn the re- Times Contributor areas of the industrial park. The bylaw quirement of users to buy from legal M-F: 9 - 7 pm • Sat: 9 - 6 pm would require a review of the business production facilities, rather than grow- Sun & Holidays: 11 - 5 pm There was a strange blend of decision permit every three to five years, which ing it for themselves. There was debate Strathmore 132 - 2nd Ave. making going on in Wheatland Coun- staff said would allow a re-examination whether this would impact the number Strathmore cil on April 8, after the public meeting of the business for any problems that of production facilities looking for loca- closed and councillors discussed the occurred in that time frame. tions and change the government’s ap- Ph: 403-934-3122 land-use bylaw pertaining to medical Danny Thiessen spoke up in the pub- proach to the product. There is a public Fx: 403-934-6474 marijuana facility applications within lic hearing and said anyone investing push from some sectors to legalize all Get the latest new products, special Wheatland County. in the business would not gamble mil- marijuana use. savings, contests and more sent directly to your email. Sign up today for the First reading on the bylaw was passed lions of dollars on a bet that their per- “We can’t predict the future with these Value Drug Mart E-letter. on March 11. mit would be renewed in three years. facilities,” said Kim Sandbeck, Develop- There were no objections submitted He said it was a smart move to locate ment Officer. “It may become legal and against the bylaw at the public hearing. the facility in the industrial area for may be a store front with lots of traffic, Some council members were against safety reasons, but questioned if other who knows what will happen.” the use of marijuana, but voted for the businesses in the industrial park would Council voted five to two to accept Get your requirements laid out by the federal be notified, and wondered if any safety the second and third reading of the government and the land-use bylaw, provisions would be made for adjacent bylaw, with Alice Booth and Brenda Classified Ads in! while others supported medical mari- businesses. Knight registering their votes opposed juana production, but voted against “I have a problem with it being re- to the bylaw, but not the production of Call 403-934-5589 limiting them to the Hwy #1 Industrial stricted to one place. The more restric- medical marijuana. Park. tive we are, the more challenges we will The land-use bylaw determined the see and it will cost the county money. If growth and production of medical mar- we put up enough roadblocks, no-one ijuana would not fall under agriculture, will apply,” said Alice Booth. “If Bauer Now Selling nursery, or greenhouse designations in came in and wanted to set up pharma- Wheatland County, but would be con- ceutical production, would we do this sidered under a designation of its own for them as well? I think we are being Sagewood Villas and adhere to the federal government too restrictive.” A 55+ condominium community in Strathmore requirements and standards. “We aren’t putting up roadblocks,” “If you think it is an agricultural said Chief Administrative Officer Alan product, you are kidding yourself,” said Parkin. “This is based on sound plan- Visit us at our next Councillor Ben Armstrong. “It is a drug ning. There is good highway access and that is out there destroying our popula- we have consulted with the RCMP and tion. If it has to be here, then it is better other municipalities in this matter.” to have more restrictions than less.” He said if something was put in place, OPEN The production facilities would be re- there are controls and parameters quired to locate within the West Hwy that council could work under. There HOUSE #1 Industrial Park and submit environ- have been three interested parties ap- mental, water and waste water plans, proach the county and Parkin said he traffic impact studies, and waste man- would like to give them an answer, but agement and storm water manage- couldn’t proceed unless something was SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014 ment reports with application, similar put in place. 10 am - 4 pm to any commercial or industrial appli- There are several challenges to the cation. The lots would be required to new medical marijuana laws in other BY Open 7 Days a week 11aM - 9pM STRATHMORE 3 Tacos TIMES If you live in the area EvEry $ day (Wheatland County, Strathmore PlUs50 all & Langdon) and are not receiving your TaX 4 day FREE Strathmore Times 150 Cambridge Glen Drive, Strathmore, AB Newspaper in your mail box please 403-934-3439 [email protected] 403.873.8144 x210 www.hestiahomes.ca pine Centre - 110J, 800 pine rOaD,strathMOre, ab give us a call 403.934.5589 Page 6 • Strathmore Times • April 18, 2014 www.StrathmoreTimes.com Letters to the editor Sorenson Direct Energy Regulated Services To the Editor call home? How do we keep these corporations from remembers friend What a hypocritical statement, “Direct Energy Regu- putting the screws to us when we need them the most? lated Services!” Oh, let’s not forget about supply and demand. I Shannon LeClair I will always cherish that,” A regulator delivers consistency. Please tell us what honestly wouldn’t mind paying extra in those cold Times Contributor said Sorenson. the blazes do you regulate? It is sure as heck has fire, months, but from one cold month to another – you go “When we see, up close, but it’s not our gas prices. How can an average blue- from a $100 bill to over $225 … it does not require a The news of former fi- someone who has done so collar worker do a budget when gas prices can fluctu- genius to know, “Houston, we have a problem!” nance minister Jim Fla- much for our country we ate more than 100 per cent at the stroke of midnight? herty’s sudden passing are loathe to see any faults. How does one put any faith into the corporation that Lorne Rankine came as a great shock to Jim Flaherty was such a keeps us from freezing our butts off, in this land we Strathmore many across the nation on man. He was tenacious, ef- April 10. Flaherty had just fective, kind, and tough. He retired from the govern- cared about every day Ca- Looking for help finding a relative ment a few short weeks nadians and he wasn’t shy To the Editor you could possibly publish this in the hope that they earlier, stating that he was to speak his mind or afraid I wonder if the readers of the Strathmore Times still live there and that someone who sees this might on the road to full recov- to make personal sacrifice could possibly help me to trace a relative of my late know them. This is my last hope of completing the ery and that his health was when he thought his coun- grandmother, Leah Yates. I live in England and I am missing link and I would really love to be able to get not related to his departure try’s interests were at stake. looking for a Mrs. Beverly Ann McConnell. Her grand- in touch as I met Beverly briefly when she visited from politics. “I will always remember father was my grandmothers brother and was named England many years ago. If you have any information, Crowfoot’s Member of the kindness he showed me George Higham Goodwin and his son George William please e-mail me ([email protected]). Thank Parliament Kevin Sorenson as a friend and new Min- Goodwin was Beverly’s father. He died in 1990 and you in anticipation. had worked closely with ister. He was patient but was buried in Queens Park Cemetery in Calgary. I Kind regards, Flaherty over the past year, moreover, and this is some- have found from the obituary that Beverly and her Greta Halliday (nee Henderson) since taking on the posi- thing that anyone who met husband Bill lived in Strathmore and I wondered if England tion of Minister of State for with him will tell you, Jim finance. Flaherty was a champion The last big project the listener. That is one of the Concerns over town recycle yard two men had recently qualities that made him worked hard on was the such a good Minister and To the Editor provincial budget that was person. My thoughts and After my recent spring visits to the recycle yard, I felt compelled to write a letter outlining my concerns. released in February. prayers go out to Christine When my family moved to Strathmore over five years “News of Jim Flaherty’s and their children, John, ago, we were pleasantly surprised upon our first visit Galen and Quinn. Jim Fla- passing came to me like it to the recycle yard. herty was a good man.” came to most of you - as What we found was a well-kept facility, with help- a great shock. A shock be- A state funeral was held ful staff, that supported several community and social cause I saw him at his fin- on Wednesday, April 16 at functions. First, it was a recycle facility; this was a nice est. A master of his files the St. James Cathedral in change for us and allowed us to take part in resource and the best Finance Min- downtown Toronto. His conservation by re-allocating much of our household ister this country has ever family said in an earlier waste. We purchased individual bins and started sepa- seen. I had the great for- statement to the press that rating all the items that were suitable for recycling. As tune, even for a short time, Flaherty passed peacefully a family, our curbside waste went from two full bins a experience for me; I would never take my kids there to watch him guide the fi- in his home. Speculation is week to less than one! We began composting and that now. Some of my observations range from the obvi- nancial affairs of Canada. that he had a heart attack. also contributed to the net-loss going to the landfill. ous drop in customer service, to the fact that the land After my visits to the old recycle facility, I discovered now looks like a garbage dump instead of a recycle a few unintentional benefits from this site. facility. I observed hazards from used oil spilling on First, it was a great opportunity to bring my kids the ground, paint cans being stored in the rain, to Thought for and have them take part in the recycling process. By hydraulic oil being spilled on the ground. the Week doing this, we are ensuring that the next generation The arrangement of the yard is no longer user ~ has a greater chance of growing-up with a much more friendly, it feels more like get in and get out! During eco-friendly attitude than previous generations. I can’t a recent visit, I observed melt water carrying oil and Every imagine being able to attach a cost savings to this paint onto the land directly east of the site. I believe type of awareness, all I can say is it is huge. This the town owns that land, who will be responsible for new day was kind of a fun family thing to do for an hour on cleaning-up the land if it will ever be sold? Much of the weekends; we might include a walk down Eagle that water eventually drains towards Eagle Lake; I brings Lake trail while we were there. Secondly, the recycle don’t think it needs any more pollutants. I have been yard gained a type of niche, pseudo-celebrity status told by the town that the property has been sold and new amongst users. Many people had fun stories of their there is no reversing what has happened. This is why individual experiences while at the recycle yard, espe- I felt it was important to write the letter, it is neces- hope. cially the take it or leave it. Anyone who has studied sary for residents to question our council on decisions the ideals that help build a strong community knows they make. This one had obvious short-term cost sav- that taking advantage of opportunities for spontane- ings but I wonder what the long-term cost (financial ous gatherings is an essential part of building com- and social) will be? Would it be asking too much to munity wellness. perhaps see the recycle yard returned to a state of Well, I can say that for me all the benefits of the fa- cleanliness? cility have vanished as a result of the sale to a private Doug Clarke, business. Visiting the site has become an undesirable Strathmore

Home Improvement, yard decor, landscapIng, plants & sHrubs, lawn maIntenance, bbQ season and mucH more Spring home and garden Knock, Knock. brochure It’s Spring! a great resource for The Strathmore Times will be publishing this Special Brochure every home on Friday, May 9, 2014. Deadline: April 25, 2014 improvement... To book your spot in the Brochure contact: Rose 403-934-5589 or email [email protected] inside and out! April 18, 2014 • Strathmore Times • Page 7 Canada’s first Victims Bill of Rights Kevin Sorenson, M.P., Crowfoot our Conservative government created the Office Parliamentary Report of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime; provided the Federal Victims Strategy; and dou- Last week, our Government took a very impor- bled the victims’ surcharge which we also made tant step of further recognizing the rights of vic- mandatory; and more. tims. Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Justice Minister Peter MacKay has travelled to Senseless vandalism at Sacred Heart Academy legislation to create a Canadian Victims Bill of every province and territory conducting extensive Rights. This proposed legislation is historic. For consultations on the Victims Bill of Rights. We Late Monday night (April 14) or early Tuesday morning, some of Sacred Heart Elementary school’s windows were smashed in with metal rods and have tried to ensure that, for example, property the first time in Canadian history, victims will doors and walls were tagged with yellow graffiti. Staff and students return- have clear, statutory rights at the federal level. concerns are given greater prominence; informa- ing to school on Tuesday morning found the glass inside the classroom and Unlike the previous Liberal government, who for tion is provided concerning court dates or plea then further found the graffiti on the outside of the building. Some classes 13 years put the rights of offenders ahead of the negotiations; and that victim’s feel properly pro- had to be moved to another location in the school as they waited for RCMP rights of victims, we are acting to put law-abiding tected throughout the criminal justice process and to come and investigate the situation. Manny Everett Photo Canadians first. beyond, to include information concerning incar- As your Member of Parliament, I have met with ceration and release. victims of crime from our Crowfoot riding many Our Conservative government is pressing for- times. Whether the crime committed was petty or ward because we have heard loud and clear from an indictable offence, the tragedy of the suffering Canadians that they need to feel that their justice of the victim, family or friends has always left a system is working for them. deep impression on me. As our federal represen- A study released in 2011 by the Department of tative, I have always tried to return to Parliament Justice Canada found that the total cost of crime and follow-up on measures that our government is an estimated $99.6 billion a year, 83 per cent of could take to prevent or help relieve the distress these costs are damages suffered by the victims. felt by victims of crime. This is one reason why we make no apologies for Earlier in my career, I brought forward Private passing reforms to keep society’s most dangerous Member Bills aimed at instilling ‘truth in sentenc- criminals off our streets and behind bars where ing.’ Later, as Chair of the House of Commons they belong. Public Safety and National Security Committee, I If you have any questions or concerns regarding presided over the passage of a number of laws this or previous columns you may write to me at that placed the rights of the victims first, and 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call strengthened the response of Canada’s criminal 780-608-4600, toll-free 1-800-665-4358, fax 780- justice systems to victims of crime. For example, 608-4603 or e-mail [email protected]. Things I Do Not Understand Pat Fule and they leave on the size sticker. Fule for Thought 28. Why some young guys still wear pants down their butts … they can’t even walk right. Things I Do Not Understand: 29. How yard work can be relaxing. 1. Any kind of fruit in a salad. 30. Why we don’t charge car dealerships for adver- 2. People who don’t use cruise control on a high- tising their names on our vehicles. way, so we wind up passing each other (repeat- 31. Why “fat chance” and “slim chance” mean the edly!) same thing. 3. Low alcohol beer … what’s the point? 32. Why there’s a letter “s” in the word “lisp”. 4. The metric system. 33. Why we buy automobiles that will only de- 5. The real “Big Bang Theory”. crease in value. 6. Why we got excited by the TV video game called 34. The PT Cruiser. “Pong”. 35. Really long fingernails. 7. Why our hedge hog poops in his food dish. 36. Why it’s fun to camp. 8. Folk music. 37. “Catch and Release” fishing. 9. The use of perfume. 38. Hitting the snooze button on the alarm. 10. Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber. 39. People who put in big Drive Thru orders. 11. Jellied salads and clam chowder. 40. Extreme couponing … that’s so much work. 12. Men who blow their noses in a cloth handker- 41. Cleaning up for the house cleaners. chief, then put it in their pocket. 42. Cleaning the house before you leave for holi- 13. Why a CFL team gets a point for missing a field days. goal. 43. Calculus (I’m not even sure what it is). 14. Income Taxes. 44. Ties and dress shirts untucked. 15. Beets, radishes, and cucumbers. 45. Why MTV and Much Music hardly play music 16. Why we ever watched “The Dukes of Hazard”. anymore. 17. The need to spit. 46. Duck lips in photos and selfies. 18. Chewing tobacco. 47. The fashion of facial hair. 19. The littering of highways with vehicle trash. 48. A stranger who talks to me at a urinal. 20. Cats. 49. That yoga pants aren’t used for yoga or ANY 21. The fact that teenagers are so attached to cell activity. phones. 50. Wearing pajama pants out in public. 22. Grumpy cat and dog shaming. 23. How cooking can be relaxing. (“Fule for Thought” is a slice of life humourous 24. Pandora bracelets. column that appears in the Strathmore Times, writ- 25. Why people on Facebook post whatever they’re ten by long-time resident, town councillor, high about to do or what they’ve just done. school teacher, coach, husband and father of two – 26. The Bachelor and Bachelorette. Pat Fule. If you would like to get in touch with Pat, 27. Why young guys don’t curve their hat brims you can send him an e-mail at [email protected])

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Shannon LeClair test. This being a first for us, we were number of the photos on display at the Times Reporter thrilled that an artist would provide such library. For this exhibit most of his prints an opportunity for our patrons,” said Eri- have been done on metal, with a few on The Strathmore Municipal Library loves son. traditional canvas. hosting art and photography exhibits, and Bratton first began learning photography “I was looking at different things to so when local photographer Joe Bratton while he was in Britain. print on and I came across metal prints. I approached the staff about displaying his “I was actually taught photography when couldn’t find anyone in Calgary to do it so work, they enthusiastically said yes. I was in the British Army way back in the I actually found a company in Toronto and Bratton’s display has been set up in the day, I was doing jobs in the army which they ship it over here,” said Bratton. library since April 1, and will remain there entailed taking pictures, so I was actually The one thing with printing on metal is until April 25. trained by them and I just continued on that it can’t print whites, and so any parts “Joe’s work is stunning. I had never seen with it when I left the military in 1996,” that would be white are actually just the art printed on metal before and vibrancy said Bratton. metal itself showing through. of the pieces make them a joy to look at,” When he left the army, photography be- Bratton’s favourite photo on display is a said Assistant Director of Library Services came more of a hobby and he would play black and white shot he took of an old gas Carmen Erison. around with different types of photogra- station in Gleichen. His summer job with In addition to the display, Bratton is also phy. To this day he still shoots a wide range Alberta One-Call Corporation – the call-be- holding a contest where people are asked of subjects, using different lenses and land- fore-you-dig company - allows him to travel Local photographer Joe Bratton has to guess what his ‘Outer Space’ photo is of scapes to create his masterpieces. the county and find new photo subjects. canvas and metal prints of some of and how he shot it. Anyone who guesses “I really like doing these old farms, Bratton’s display, and contest, at the li- his work on display at the Strath- correctly will have their name entered into equipment and stuff like that,” said Bratton. brary ends on April 25. To see some of more Municipal Library until April 25. a draw for the print. He found a derelict farm just north and Bratton’s photography, or to order prints, Joe Bratton in Scotland. “It was actually Joe’s idea to host a con- east of town and that’s where he shot a go to www.thistlephoto.ca. Photo courtesy of Joe Bratton

a free weekly special events What’s Happening community calendar Adult Drop In Volleyball Go Green Upcycling Strathmore Elks Lodge #491 Strathmore Regional Victim Wednesday nights 7pm-9pm Crowther Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon Hope Bridges Meets 3rd Tuesday at the Strath- Services Society (SRVSS) Memorial Junior High. 2nd week of Sep- Office, 245 Brent Blvd. Strathmore more Curling Club 6:30 pm. Steak SrVSS is looking for men and wom- tember through April. Contact Lavern Happy Gang 55+ Seniors Group Supper at 7 pm. New Members en interested in becoming front line Lein 403-934-7527. Location: 85 Lakeside Blvd. Meetings welcome. Call Greg 403-888-6155. victim advocates to provide support, BRIDGING THE GAP - Community AL-ANON: Are you concerned or the 2nd Tues of each month @ 1:30. Strathmore Homeschool Families information and referrals to victims of Lunch Club – social get together for affected by someone’s drinking? Pot luck dinner 4th Tues of each month Any Strathmore and Area familes that crime or tragedy. We need individuals Strathmore New Hope Al-anon Fam- @ 5:30. Hall rental call Christine 403- are homeschooling are invited to join interested in a challenging and reward- 55+ to have a themed lunch served; ily Group can help. We meet every 901-1574. Activites include: Mornings our yahoo Group. www.groups.yahoo. ing volunteer experience who are car- together with a presenter on Tuesday, Thursday at 8 o’clock @ Lord of All -pool, yoga, Walking program, com/group/strathmorehsfams ing and non-judgmental with a sincere April 15, 2014 – Theme: Easter Theme, Lutheran Church. 112 Lakeside Boule- Afternoons - Canasta, Crib, rummikuge Strathmore Hand in Hand Parent interest in helping victims move past Tuesday, April 29, 2014 – Theme: Salad vard. (entrance at back door) For more and Bingo. Saturday - Floor Curling. For Link their immediate trauma. We provide Baskets, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm information call our 24 hour help line at more information on activities call Val- Offers Free programming to kids 0-6 extensive training in many areas, includ- 403-266-5850. erie - 403-480-4087. and their caregivers! Check the Town of ing sexual assaults, domestic violence, located at the Lord of all Lutheran African Drumming Hope Bridges Society for Strathmore website Community events suicide, court preparation, and sudden Church. Cost is a voluntary offering – Wednesdays for 6 weeks, 6:30 pm circle; Creative & Continued Learning section for programs and times! Located death. If you are interested in volun- to register call Marg at 403-901-7811. 7 to 8 pm songs (September 11, 18, 25, Advocating for, and bringing together at 421-2nd St, across from Paragon Phar- teering please contact Lesley Hering at A Meet & Greet for Parents & Mentors October 2, 9, 16 and Gala on the 24th) citizens of all abilities for meaningful re- macy. 690-1237. the Strathmore rCMP detachment at Holy Cross Collegiate, 709B 2nd Street, lationships, friendships, & opportunities Seventh-day Adventist Church (403) 934-6552. Website: www.strath- – come and meet some Parents, the Strathmore through the Arts holds Board Meetings Meeting in the Lord of All Lutheran moreregionalvictimservices.com Mentors, do an activity and have a Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Church at 112 Lakeside Blvd,Strathmore. Sunday School for All Ages light lunch on Monday, April 21, 2014 Strathmore – open meetings MON- 6:30 PM, at unit 9, 104 – 3rd Avenue Saturday morning @ 10:00 AM. Pastor Lord of All Lutheran Church offers Chris- – Theme: Easter from 11:00 – 1:00 pm dAy 8:00 P.M. at Hope Community (the Leary Centre). Please contact Ghena Girleanu, phone 403-983-0081. tian education opportunities for ages 3 located at the Lord of all Lutheran Church, call 403-901-9666 or 403-901- Wanda at 403-983-3690, or 403-901- Strathmore & District years to adult, on Sunday Mornings. All are 4570. Strathmore Full Gospel Church 5081 (Cell) for further information Chamber of Commerce Welcome! For more information please Church. Free event, register by calling -TueSdAyS at 8:00P.M., call 403-901- about our work and upcoming events, Meets the second Thursday of the call Margo Sevick 403-901-2044 or call the Rhonda at 403-901-7684. 6816. THurSdAyS 8:00P.M. at Full Gos- if you would like to be added to our month @ 7:00 p.m. All members wel- Church Office at 403-934-2374. pel Church, call 403-361-9396. SuN- “friends/contact” list, or visit us in our come. Check web page for meeting Wheatland Business Women dAy 2:00 P.M. at Strathmore united new office noted above. location. For more information call Meet the second Tuesday of the month Community Good Friday Service, April Church, call 403-934-9570. If drinking is HIV 403-901-3175 or www.strathmoredis- @ 8:00 am at days Inn & Suites. New 18 at10:30 am at Hope Community a problem, please come to a meeting or Providing support, education and advo- trictchamber.com. members welcome http://business- Covenant Church. Sponsored by SAM call any of the numbers just to talk. cacy for those infected with, affected by Strathmore District Health Services women.ca and follow us on Facebook. churches. Cheadle Lions Club or at risk of HIV and AIdS for 25 years. 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Please call Todd development through affordable and dren grades 1-6. Society at 403-934-0558 or Shawn at 403-901- barrier free programs. Our programs stacks in search of hidden treasures! Crown Jewels of Canada Society Strathmorestampede.com, sags@ 9303 for info. include After The Bell, a homework Free to attend, No registration required. Ladies, are you looking for fun? Friend- telus.net Office 403.934.5811 Fax Strathmore Lions Club program offered Monday to Friday ship? Join us – Crown Jewels of Canada 403.901.0299 Facebook: Strathmore Meets the first and third Thursdays at the from 3pm-6pm. Call the youth Club Society, Strathmore Chapter – dames Stampede Twitter: Strathmore rodeo Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm. for further info 403-934-4918 or www. Enjoy a musical evening, celebrating of Whine and roses. Meeting 1st Thurs- Strathmore FASD Parent Support Strathmore Writer’s Group youthclubofstrathmore.ca. Canada in Song. With The Gleichen & day of the month at Lambert Village at Group Meets on the first Monday of the month Zentangle District Community Choir, Strathmore 10:00am. Call Jean at 403-934-6761 for At the Strathmore united Church. For at the Strathmore Municipal Library. Beginner - October 3rd 7 pm. Library 85 United Church at 7:30 pm., Friday April further info. more info call Pam @652-4776. Please find us on Facebook or email Lakeside Blvd. Intermediate - November Divine Encounter Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53 Sam at [email protected] for 7th 7 pm Hope Bridges Office #8 104 25th, 2014. Pre-show entertainment at 11:30 am (Prayer Meeting) rCCG Pecu- Meets the first Monday of each Month more information. 3rd Ave., Strathmore. 7:15 pm. Dessert and refreshments to liar People Assembley (1 Pet. 2:9) 115A - at 7:30 p.m. Call Glen at 403-901-6038. St. Michaels & All Angels Anglican follow. Donations accepted. 3rd Ave., Strathmore (403) 667-7832 Website: www.strathmore53.com Currently at interim location: 245 Brent Free Tree for all New Born Babies Strathmore Musical Arts Blvd. (North door) 403-934-3017. Attention all infants – remind your par- Society Christ Alive in our Community. Sunday If you are a non-profit group and ents to register your birth so a tree can If you love music and musicians and Morning Worship 11:00am. have a special event you would like be planted commemorating your birth have a special soft spot for the Blues, Storytime at Strathmore to promote contact us! Email: alissa@ Check out Local Events online: in the Chinook Credit union Birth For- you would enjoy being part of this Municipal Library strathmoretimes.com www.strathmoretimes.com/events est in Strathmore. registration Forms group. Call 403-934-4196 or 403-680- Tuesday 10:30am-11:30am and Fridays call: 403-934-5589 are available at the Town office, Chi- 7721 to get on our phone or email list 2pm-3pm. Join the library for Free Fax: 403-934-5546. nook Credit union and Health unit. (A and be notified about meetings and up- weekly storytimes! Free to attend. No Space restrictions mean keep info to a minimum. Communities in Bloom Project) coming events. registration required. April 18, 2014 • Strathmore Times • Page 9

Remembering our roots -Albert & Vi Giesbrecht John Godsman tion, before forming his own compa- Times Contributor ny, Albert Giesbrecht Construction, in 1994. His company built commercial Albert’s family originated in Holland, buildings, farm buildings and some and emigrated to Southern Manitoba in residential homes. 1865, where there were already over Vi worked as a secretary at different 5,000 Mennonites. Albert was born in offices after they moved to Calgary. 1943, in a log cabin near Lavenham, In 1979, they moved to the Ardenode Man., the 11th and last child of his area, north of Strathmore, then moved Mennonite family. He went to school in into Strathmore in 1979, moving into Austin, Man. through Grade 8, when he one of the first houses to be built in the left to join a construction company. Thorncliffe area, where they still live. Vi’s ancestors go back to at least the Vi spent 17 years working for Canada early 1300’s, and were Germans from Post. Vimy Ridge the Baden-Wuttemberg re- When I asked why they The Strathmore Royal Canadian Legion held gion of Germany. In 1783, moved to Strathmore, they their annual appreciation dinner and ceremony in they immigrated to Galicia, an replied “mainly because memory of the battle at Vimy Ridge on Saturday, area created by Poland, which other family members April 12. The famous battle took place in April of was under Austrian rule. Start- lived here”. 1917. It is an important event to members, and ing in the late 1800’s, several They have spent many one where they can show their appreciation for branches of the family emi- years assisting in commu- the freedom we enjoy today. grated to Canada, settling in nity activities, especially Wendi Tashlikowich Photos the Plumas area of Manitoba. since moving to Strath- Being farmers they took ad- more. Albert served as vantage of the ‘free’ land be- President of the Ag Society Ag program looking for volunteers ing offered by the Canadian for 12 years, was involved Government and the CPR. When Vi was in the building of the Lu- Shannon LeClair are convinced that milk, eggs and veg- born in 1943, the fifth of six children, theran Church, and he and Vi still assist etables come from the grocery store. Times Reporter her christened name was Viola Volker, in putting together the Celebration of They don’t often realize that these but it was soon shortened to ‘Vi’ and Lights at the Ag Grounds. Vi has spent The Classroom Agriculture Program products come from the cows, chickens her surname was changed from Volker 12 years working with Christmas Ham- (CAP), which teaches Grade 4 students and crops in Alberta, and they don’t to Walker. She started school in a one- per in charge of toys, has served with across the province about their food know the roles that agriculture plays in room country school, before attending the Chamber of Commerce, and the Li- from soil to plate, is looking for volun- their lives. Plumas High School through Grade 11. brary Board. teers from now until June. CAP is hoping to help change that by After graduating she worked at Eaton’s When I asked what changes they “This year in Calgary we had a record getting farmers, and those in the agri- Department Store in Winnipeg. had seen since 1979, they advised the number of schools register for the CAP culture community, into the classroom Albert and Vi met through mutual population then was around 2,000. The program,” said Karen Spelay, CAP Gen- helping children learn more about the friends, and were married in May 1963 Seed Cleaning Plant was the furthest eral Manager in a press release. food they eat and where it comes from. in a Lutheran Church in Plumas. They north structure, with nothing but farm- “Over 260 classes are registered to Dedicated CAP volunteers will deliver have two sons, and a grand- daughter, land beyond. George Freeman Trail receive the program in Calgary alone. the hour-long presentation to over who lives in Santa Barbara, California. didn’t exist, there were no bridges over Volunteer support is urgently needed to 20,000 Alberta students annually. Pre- They moved to Calgary in 1965, where the canal, and no . Getting help fulfill this large demand. Without sentations include story-telling, hands- Albert continued to work in construc- to their house was quite an experience. volunteers we cannot deliver the pro- on props and fun activities. 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this, as it is always looking for ways to keep residents safe from potential risks within county borders. Restless over spring flooding The provincial warning system calculates spring runoff based on three main factors: moisture conditions in the fall, Sharon McLeay and 280. snow accumulation in the winter and the rate of melt and Times Contributor • Township road 272 between range road 231 actual precipitation during runoff season itself. Experts say and 225 by combining models of water flow, geological characteris- While county crews were levelling a snow drift • Range road 234 between township road 232 tics and meteorological trends, more accurate predictions of in Carseland that threatened to flood alleyways and 230 including township road 230 between how and where water is going to go can be predicted. Along and local garages, officials were considering big- range road 233and 234. with improved flood hazard maps, a better awareness can ger worries with melting snow creating havoc on The county is advising motorists to avoid areas be determined of high-risk areas and dangers arising from local roadways. surrounding rivers, valleys and low-lying areas. In floods. The Alberta government has been working on model- On April 10, Wheatland County posted a precau- view of last year’s flooding, officials are watching ling projects, which will be completed in May. tionary high water level alert ‘as there are elevated the water tables and forecasts to try and predict However, it is clear there are already signs showing water water levels in streams, rivers, and other bodies areas that will experience extreme change due to levels are high, and they are making people hit by last year’s of water that may create dangerous situations, or melting conditions. flooding a little restless, in spite of flood mediation projects lead to flooding’. Flooded roadways are nothing new for locals that were implemented to correct last year’s weak points. The following roads were or are currently closed who have lived here for a number of years. Sea- According to David Sauchyn, a researcher with the Prai- due to the wet conditions: soned farmers can tell you which roads in their rie Adaption Research Collaborative, there will be many wet • Township road 252 between range road 262 area typically flood and when they will probably years ahead for Alberta. He is not alone in his predictions. and 263. be good enough to use. If there isn’t a local prog- The recent United Nations review of climate change reports • Township road 252 between range road 255 nosticator close, a quick boo at the website is not states the CO2 levels are setting the stage for floods, droughts and 261 a bad idea. and less crop yields in many countries of the world. • Range road 243A Namaka road south west Posting advisories are part of the province’s With last year’s flooding fresh in people’s minds, officials exit. pledge to keep the public better informed about encouraged individuals to develop emergency plans that • Range road 243 between township road 274 flooding dangers. The county is on board with would aid them in emergency situations. An annual RBC study on water attitudes says 74 per cent of those surveyed agreed climate change will cause extreme weather to occur more frequently, but the RBC study also showed only nine per cent of those polled had taken precautions to protect themselves and their homes from high water. One in five respondents said they live in an area vulnerable to flooding. So it might be a good reminder, if you haven’t taken those gumboots out of storage, it may be a good time to consider Residential • Acreage • Commercial Nancy Stairs (403) 934-1625 Alisa Wurz Assistant it. Best case scenario is to use them to play in the puddles Steve Farran (403) 901-9335 In the office at (403) 934-3900 with the kids. Worst case scenario is they can be part of a household emergency kit that should be put together sooner Visit all of our listings & virtual tours at www.nancystairs.com rather than later. Staff at the Wheatland County office, Town of Strathmore, or the FCSS offices can help with information Strathmore • downtown Strathmore • aSpen creek Strathmore • ranch eStateS Strathmore • ranch eState on what should be included and what measures can be taken to protect families in emergencies. The County website will continue to monitor weather, along with other emergencies local residents should be aware of to ensure residents re- main as safe as possible. www.wheatlandcounty.ca.

excluSive area back onto wildlife pond greenSpace, park & treeS! adult living adult living 40+ • 1404 SqFt, mls C3598622 • 1216 SqFt mls C3605336 • 1478 SqFt mls C3586263 mls C3595525 unfinished bsmnt • 3 Bed, 2 Bath • 1295 SqFt $ Unfinished $ $ • 3 Bed, 2 Bath $ • 3 Bed, 2 Bath 414,900 • 3 Bed, 2 Bath 339,900 • Dbl Detached 149,900 147,000 • Dbl Att. Garage • Oversize Dbl Garage Garage • Dble Garage MDP amendment

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price adjuSted brings divided vote Sharon McLeay risks, and move towards bet- Times Contributor ter use of shared resources and preserving water quality On April 8, Wheatland and quantities in larger de- beautifully2 homeS 1renovated price!! backing greenSpace/park fully finiShed bi-level custom ExEcutivE HomE •1313 SqFt 2 Bed, mls C3607118 • 1488 SqFt Fully mls C3604593 • 1174 SqFt mls C3593141 • 2072 SqFt Fully mls C3606724 council got a slight reprieve velopment plans. Finished 2 Bath $ $ • 5 Bed, 3 Bath $ Finished $ from headaches caused by The amendment changed • Open Concept 309,900 • 3+1 Bed, 2.5 Bath 329,900 • Dble Garage/ 319,900 • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath 589,900 • Dbl att. Garage • Garage & RV parking Rv Parking • Den, Walkout! butting their heads against Policy 3.11.2 (2) so residen- tial subdivisions of six lots Strathmore • hillview eState Strathmore • cambria Strathmore • acreage Strathmore • Strathaven the new MDP servicing policy requirement of hav- or more outside urban areas new liSting ing piped services paid by would be required to, at de- the developer, for the sixth veloper’s cost, have piped c/s or more subdivisions in one services that tie into existing quarter section lands desig- county water and sewer ser- nated Country Residential or vice lines, or be made able to ExEcutivE HomE backS greenSpace 3 acreS town limitS end condo unit Ag small holding. tie into them when services mls C3596358 •1210 SqFt mls C3600957 • 3929 SqFt mls C3607615 mls C3606673 • 2228 SqFt • 1217 SqFt Unfinished become available. No discus- Fully Finished Developed The new amendment spec- • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath $ $ $ • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath $ •5 Bedroom, 3 Bath • 4 Beds, 3.5 Bath ified municipal servicingsion indicated whether or not • Walkout on Canal 599,500 349,900 • 40x60 Heated Shop 1,260,900 • Granite and Upgrades! 218,000 •Oversized Dbl Garage would only be a requirement the county would be moving Strathmore • weStlake Strathmore • ranch eStateS Strathmore • downtown Strathmore • brentwood for residential developments towards municipal servicing outside urban areas. within all the hamlets and “Ever since this began, I villages in the future. have struggled with this. We Those residential subdivi- should have a further look sions or re-designations ap- at this,” said Councillor Alice plied for prior to Oct. 15, Booth. 2013 may not be required to mother in-law Suite beautiful townhouSe excellent location!! one owner home!! At the public hearing, Pat comply with municipal ser- • 1206 SqFt Fully mls C3601556 •1125 SqFt Unfinished mls C3601190 • 964 Total SqFt mls C3603774 • 1126 SqFt 3 Bed, mls C3603712 Finished •3 Bed, 1 1/2 Bath • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath 1 Bath Maloney for Trilogy Homes vicing. Those applications • 2+2 Bed 3 Bath $ $ $ • Sunroom, Huge yard $ 314,900 224,900 • Fenced Yard 199,500 149,900 •Dbl Detached Garage •Dark wood throughout • Off Street Parking stood and asked council were being grandfathered about billing for costs under over as they were in the Strathmore • brentwood 1/2 mile north of carSeland Strathmore • weStlake commercial • Strathmore the amendment that would works when the new MDP new price price now not be necessary. She was put into effect. There are liSting adjuSted adjuSted also wondered if consider- 16 lots affected and once the ation could be given under amendments are passed the the amendment to including owners can come forward for the use of wells and septic consideration on their plans. cloSe to School and park Stunning home on 3 acreS acroSS from greenSpace Spruce park commercial bay systems, where reports show The council voted on sec- mls C3609570 mls C3587461 mls C3601742 mls C1022947 • 1260 SqFt 3+1 Bed, • 2986 SqFt • 1168 SqFt Fully • 1200 sqft it is a viable option for new ond and third readings for Finished 3 Bath $ • 11 Bdrm, 4 Bath $ • 2+2 Bed, 3 Bath $ • Built in 2008 $ phases of home develop- the amendments leading to a • Garage and RV Parking 229,900 825,000 • Double Garage, R.V 299,900 224,900 • Fully Finished Basement • Quad Garage Parking • Bathroom, Laundry ments. The practise of using split vote, showing they were still divided on the servicing “Our family serving your family!” wells and septic fields was one of the things planners issue, but both amendments Our office is located at wanted to move away from were approved by majority 122 2nd Ave. Strathmore, Alberta Fax: 403 934-2742 REALTY HORIZON www.nancystairs.com because of contamination rule. April 18, 2014 • Strathmore Times • Page 11 HOME OF THE $99 DEAL • HOME OF THE $99 DEAL HOME OF THE $99 DEAL • HOME OF THE $99 DEAL • HOME OF THE $99 DEAL

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Scouts attend classes, emailed, “I’ve got a weird mix of excite- watch rehearsals and performances, ment and nervousness.” Book Your Sarah Siggelkow (l-r) and Emily Salkeld were in participate in a talent assessment, and Afterward, she wrote, “that required Rosebud for Scout Week March 24-29. The two me to put myself out there a little more Classified Ad Today! girls had the opportunity to learn more about the serve dinner to theatregoers. Scouts school and the theatre first hand to determine if stay with RSA students and eat meals than I am comfortable with,” but she Call the Strathmore Times they would like to apply for a spot in the Rosebud with Rosebud residents, and their week welcomed the challenge. 403.934.5589 School of the Arts. concludes with an interview with RSA “Scout Week is helping me grow as L aureen F. Guenther Photo faculty. an actor ... I’m learning a lot of tech- March 24 to 29, we followed two nique things and I’m really excited to Scouts through Scout Week, and they go home and use them!” Save the Date: told us what the week meant to them. “It’s encouraging to have so many tal- Friday May 2, 2014 at the Strathmore Legion Sarah Siggelkow is a Calgary Grade ented people hear what I have to say 12 student who’s currently performing and encourage me in where I am in my in Godspell. walk as an actress right now,” Emily “The arts have totally been my pas- wrote. She also liked getting an inside sion since I was a kid,” she said. Her look at the classes. interest in Rosebud was shaped by a “It was definitely worth giving up my Conference drama teacher who often talked about spring break to come here,” Emily said. Rosebud, and by her grandmother, who “Whether or not I choose to attend RSA “just loves (Rosebud).” it’s been a great learning experience Women Shaping Our Future! Emily Salkeld is a Calgary Grade 11 and an amazing opportunity to grow.” A Day Away for Women to be Refreshed! student who loves theatre. She sings, On their last morning, we caught up Guest Speakers, Entertainment, Lunch and Door Prizes and plays piano and guitar. Her deci- with them again. sion to attend Scout Week was influ- Sarah was tired. Pre-registration is required Accepting Registration at: Wheatland FCSS - Highway 1, RR1, Strathmore enced by her parents’ love for Rosebud, “For such a small town, there’s defi- by April 25, 2014. Wheatland Further Education Society - Country Lane Mall and by a family friend, Mark Lewan- nitely not a shortage of things to do,” Phone: 403-934-5335 Strathmore Health Unit - 650 Westchester Road she said. She’d loved serving in the din- Email: [email protected] dowski, who’s also Centre of the Arts’ $25 Registration General Manager. ner theatre, and watching The Diary of 8:30 - 9:00 Registration, Coffee and Light Refreshments On their first evening of Scout Week, Anne Frank. “People (in Rosebud) look at you 9:00 - 10:30 Keynote: Make a Joyful Noise - Drumming with Judy Atkinson after orientation, a village tour, and meeting their hosts, Sarah and Emily in the eyes when they talk. They care 10:45 - 12:00 Session 1: In the Heat of the Night... talked with us. about you,” Sarah said. Session 2: Saying No! Sarah had “fallen in love with this Their acceptance taught her a lesson. 12:00 - 12:30 Displays and Networking small community and the idea of work- “I learned that everywhere I go, I 12:30 - 1:30 Lunch catered by Legion ing closely with other people who have have something to offer,” she said. Fashion Show - Ripperz similar passions as I do.” “When I come into a new place, I need 1:30 - 2:30 Session 3: Portion Size Does Matter She hoped Scout Week would show to know who I am, and not wait for her whether RSA’s programs would be the people there to tell me that I have SCHEdUlE oF EvEntS Session 4: Container Gardening by Eagle Lake Nurseries 2:30 - 3:00 Wrap up and Door Prize Draws a good fit for her. By the end of the something to offer. week, she hoped to say, “this is the path “I love how Rosebud sees education I want to take.” and the arts as more than just some- Emily said Rosebud “seemed like thing to learn or a schooling system or IT’S TIME TO MAKE THE SWITCH! such a good place and such a homey anything like that. It’s not a school. It’s place where people are so willing to a community of people learning their It’s time to come home to Xplornet. help each other out ... I wouldn’t want passion. to study theatre anywhere else.” “Scout Week has been awesome for She was excited about the week and me. It’s just cleared up a lot of ques- about her future. tions I have. The challenges have been FOR A “I’m feeling like (RSA) is a good fit to figure out how I would fit (into RSA) LIMITED TIME for me, just because of all the unique ... it’s a hard decision.” things that Rosebud offers,” she said. Emily also learned a lot. During their first three days, Sarah “I thought I had kind of known it all 50% and Emily attended eight classes, two before, which is typical, of course, for Plans start from OFF ALL PLANS!1 choir practices, two play rehearsals, a teenager ... I realized that there’s so and a chapel. They ate meals in six dif- much that I don’t know.” only $22.50/mth One-time Activation fee only $991 ferent homes, and performed their tal- Classes were fun. She’d loved The Di- for the first two months on a 1 year term.1 ent assessments. ary of Anne Frank, visiting the costume Sarah e-mailed that she found the trailers and serving dinner. But meeting Our roots are rural so we get it. You don’t want the hassle of an inconsistent network. You talent assessment affirming. She was people was still her favourite. want to get online any time of day, stream a movie and expect that everyone can be online at working hard and having fun. “The community is so nice, and genu- the same time.2 With Xplornet, there are no hidden costs. There’s no equipment to purchase, “I loved seeing the costume trailer!” ine in their niceness, and caring, and no data overage fees3 and we guarantee our service or your money back.4 she wrote. “I also loved experiencing so willing to help each other out,” she 114041DX04042DX0 the musical aspect of Rosebud.” said. 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Sacred heart Academy - Holy Cross Collegiate Concert success The MetoWe club at Strath- more High School held their annual benefit concert, on April 11. Roughly 90 tickets were sold and this year’s concert raised approximate- ly $1,900. The students are ecstatic with the results, and the money raised will go to- wards building a classroom in Kenya. Ryan Zeniuk Photo to you Rosebud’s new chef brings commitment, Blessingsthis experience to role Easter Laureen F. After a year at the Panora- like a great new challenge.” Guenther ma Ski Hill as executive sous The Rosebud people, both locals and Times Contributor chef, See was sous chef at the customers, are the highlight of his new Num-Ti-Jah Lodge for four role. Charlie See, Rosebud Cen- years, then pastry chef with “I’m working with a great team of Get Ready For tre of the Arts’ new executive exclusive Canadian Mountain cooks and apprentices and dishwashers, chef, brings decades of expe- Holidays for two more. When and local people that are general help- rience and a high standard of Num-Ti-Jah Lodge offered ers. Everybody’s awesome.” commitment to his role. him the executive chef posi- He served his first theatre buffet Fri- BUCKBUCK AA DAYDAY See apprenticed and tion, he was quick to accept. day, March 28. worked under European During his four years there, “(People are) really expecting a show chefs for 10 years at the See’s daughter was born, and when they come here,” he says, “so we’re prestigious Sherwood Inn in his priorities shifted again. going to try and give them a good show FridayFriday Muskoka, Ontario, learning “I had to start thinking on the food end that pairs up well with French cuisine. At the same about making more the show they get in the theatre.” time, he cooked roadside money and not just He’s excited about preparing diner food at The Woodsman working for the ex- more food from scratch, using Inn. perience,” he says. “I more local products, and possi- When he took time to re- decided to move to bly introducing game like pheas- cover from a back injury, he Calgary and open my ant and bison. Wild Horse Jack’s AT viDeO GAlleRY thought hard about his life. own business.” Restaurant is also undergoing a Next Friday Rent all Movies Out Though he’d already earned Since 2004, he’s op- transformation. Over a Month for Just his Red Seal, he wasn’t as erated one to three In future,403-934-4323 he envisions a possi- good a cook as he wanted to catering businesses at ble farmer’swww.videogallery market, and making A BUCK A DAY! be. He re-entered the kitchen any one time. more products strathmore.formovies.comto sell, including canned with a new commitment – The money was good, he goods, and smoked salmon and trout. Across from No Frills - The Old Movie Gallery to become the best cook he says, but “it wasn’t uncom- See commutes from Calgary, which is could possibly be. mon for me to work 24-30 a challenge this winter. He also faces the Continuing part-time at the hour days,” he says. “After 10 challenge of bringing varied foods to Sherwood, See rose through years of catering, I decided Rosebud. But, on the whole, the transi- I wanted to do something tion has gone smoothly, and all the chal- Video Gallery the ranks at the highly-re- garded Talisman Mountain else.” lenges, he says, are “over-come-able”. 403-934-4323 www.videogallerystrathmore.formovies.com Inn, being honoured as the So he responded to the Angela Killoran, first cook in the best pastry chef they’d ever advertisement for a chef at Rosebud kitchen, appreciates the op- had. Rosebud. portunity to work with Charlie. But See wanted to work a When he first visited the “He’s encouraging and stimulating,” www.StrathmoreTimes.com longer ski season, and to add village, “I was taken with the she says. “He’s got a really good heart. high-volume cooking to his place right away,” said See, I believe God totally brought him here.” resume. He decided to move who started March 1. “I said to western Canada. I want to be here ... it looks Carseland $234,900 SOLD HUGE LOT! SpringSpring Break Break

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Westmount School has put at lot of hard work and hours into this year’s school performance. Paula and the Pirates hit the stage April 8 - 10 with two evening perfor- mance and two mati- nees. The students Cooking couldn’t wait to show friends and family what they had been working on. Wendi Tashlikowich With Gas! Photo All with Starting from Paula and the Pirates electronic Shannon LeClair which is extracurricular, keeps growing. Times Reporter This year there were approximately 50 ignition! $619 students as part of the cast and crew. Each year Westmount Elementary “It’s great to see the fact that we’re Schools Grade 5 and 6 students put on getting so many more kids. Plus it seems a masterpiece as part of the drama pro- we are getting a few more boys too GE Gas Ranges gram. This year’s play, called ‘Paula and which is good,” said Graff. the Pirates’, was once again written by The idea for Paula and the Pirates Associate Principal Dana Graff, and was came from last year’s drama group. At directed by teacher Aric Wutzke. the end of the year the cast and crew got The play follows the story of Paula, together for lunch and thought up the who is injured in a bike accident. She is general idea for the script. feeling pretty sad about her prospects “They are an amazing group of kids and feels she can’t do anything now that have really put a lot of effort into it Special Savings Discount that she has a crippled leg. Paula’s fairy and are really excited about it and that godmother hears her complaints and energy is spilling on to the Grade 4’s sends her to a magical island filled with who are really looking forward to next pirates, monkeys and owls to find her year,” said Wutzke. Center treasure, and her way. “Dana is an amazing man and so tal- Discount Sale Price “I really like the message behind it, ented artistically, I think since he’s been Griddle that we’re all worth something,” said here he has either written or modified Burner! Wutzke. the scripts. Those are big shoes to fill. $1,549 “The message at the end of the play “I’m loving it. For me it is working really speaks to our own value. It doesn’t with the kids and working with them Convection matter what challenges we’re faced with, that is beyond academics. For a lot of handicaps, disabilities, we’re all special.” these kids this is what they’re going to Oven! Regular The drama program at Westmount, remember for years to come.” Warming $2,199 Local business forced to pay Drawer! Stainless Only Shannon LeClair ing that he pay the costs of the repairs, Times Reporter which was $787.50. Ho refused to pay the full amount, of- GE Stainless Steel A Strathmore business was taken to fering instead to pay $300 for his admit- civil court on April 11 to fight a dispute ted mistake. over a jewelry repair. The plaintiff Edith The ensuing arguments between the Gas Ranges Mockford gave the defendant Minh Ho, two lead to the case being presented owner of Masterpieces Fine Jewelry, a before Judge McIlhargey on April 11. ring in May of 2013. The item was a McIlhargey stated that Mockford should custom-made eternal open weave Celt- have given Ho a chance to fix it, but ic knot, also known as a trinity knot. given the special circumstances it was The ring was to be Mockford’s wedding understandable why she didn’t. band. Traditionally the band is worn as “If Mr. Ho is prepared to settle, then an engagement ring and then, as the he should be given credit for it,” said wedding nears, two diamond rails are McIlhargey. mounted to represent the wedding ring “I want to settle this as soon as pos- during the exchange ceremony. sible,” said Ho to the judge. Recliners Mockford had approached Ho to have Even though the judge did feel Ho him mount the two rails to the original would lose if the case went to trial, he band in preparation for her upcoming did state that “a bad settlement is way wedding in July of 2013. better than a good loss,” because once When Mockford went to pick up her it is settled you could move on. Starting from ring on June 17, 2013 she was shocked Both parties agreed that they were at the work that had been done. comfortable with McIlhargey passing “He had melted through several of judgment and listing an amount he $399 the trinity knots into a non shape. You thought fair. McIlhargey made a motion could see a visible hole where he melted against Ho, ordering him to pay Mock- Limited Quantities through the knots. He did not correctly ford $600. He also ordered that Ho pay mount one of the diamond rails leaving Mockford before court would be closed an acutely visible gap between the ring on the matter. and rail. The dark-coloured metal mate- While it was not the full amount rial he used between the ring and rails Mockford was requesting, she was hap- was not even white or yellow gold to py to see Ho held responsible. match the ring or rails,” said Mockford. “I believe the judge sent a clear mes- “He did offer to try to fix the wedding sage that such shoddy workmanship “We service What We sell” band, and I advised him it was custom- is not tolerated as Minh Ho was held In-Home or In-Shop made and without the mold he wouldn’t accountable and responsible for his ac- be able to fix it.” tions. 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Strathmore High School (SHS) had their first look at other league teams on April 12, for a three-team rugby tournament at Rundle Col- lege. However, due to poor weath- er, it was difficult to properly evalu- ate the teams’ abilities. “Both sides play well, but it was very cold,” said SHS coach Brad Steele of his boys first game 0-0 tie against Rundle. “It was a good game, but handling the ball was a little difficult.” The snow on the field during the match eventually turned to ice; conditions improved slightly for The Strathmore High School girls were defeated on the rugby pitch by Bev Fancy High School on April 12 by a score of 25-10, but came back strong in the second game against Highwood their second match, shutting out Old Scona High School 10-0 later that day. Photo courtesy of Jerry Flaws High School. SHS still fell 23-5. “It was a pretty good team with lots of good, strong runners. All our guys played well though – half the team was brand new,” Steele said. Spartans split “We could actually pass the ball, and we’ll continue to get better.” Aryssah Stankevitsch on, and showed they could compete the field.” The SHS Spartans will play High- Times Reporter against larger city schools. The Spartans will have faced Foot- wood again on May 21, but first “They progressed nicely. They went hills Composite High School at home must deal with prior games. The Having lost their first game to Bev from players having no idea what they on April 16, before the time of print. Spartans played Bow Valley on Facey Community High School 25-10, were doing, to actually looking fairly Before that, Flaws and the girls will be April 16 at home before the time the Strathmore High School Spartan organized,” Flaws said of his ten new working on organization. of print, and also have a game at girls came back strong an hour later, rookies. “Now that they’ve figured out what home on April 30 following Spring defeating Old Scona Academic High Flaws mentioned that because he’s 60 rugby is about, now they’ll understand Break. School 10-0 on April 12 in Edmonton yards away on the field, he really relies what we’re trying to do in practice,” he “We’ll have to be more consis- for the Icebreaker Rugby Tournament. on his returning players to guide them. said. “We’ll break it down, and move tent with the ball handling – I don’t “The name suited this weekend,” said “I thought they were brilliant,” he through at 25 per cent of the speed. It’ll know if it was the weather or not, Spartans coach Jerry Flaws. “The sub- said. “They brought the young players be a lot of repeating until the light bulb but we didn’t pass the ball very zero temperatures and first game of the along with them. They really led. That’s goes off.” well,” Steele said. “We also have year for both teams made for a difficult the whole goal of this tournament is to Strathmore High School will have to make some better decisions on game.” get the new players to learn the game. their next game following Spring Break the field during the game, but that The girls showed stronger tackling The veterans are telling them where on April 30 at home. The girls are also comes with our lack of experience. and ball-handling as the day went they need to be – they’re the boss on hosting rugby provincials this year. We did lots of good things.”

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Into its fourth year, the Wheatland In-line Hockey Associa- PLEASE ADOPT FROM A RESCUE, tion began their Exposure Camp on April 13 at the Strath- all of our cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped more Family Centre. & health checked before President Lynne Kozma is running four age groups – U8, being adopted into their U10, U14, and U16 – with 82 players, and still room for more. new forever homes!! “We’re really growing,” Kozma said. “Numbers are up by 22 this year. It’s very exciting.” Rena Though exciting, Kozma mentioned that the lack of floor Female time in Strathmore is hurting the association. This beautiful “If we continue to grow at these numbers, we’re going to girl came to Happy be in trouble,” she said. “Indus has a league. Didsbury has a Cat over a yr ago Wheatland In-line Hockey Association is expanding at a rapid rate, with after she was found emaciated league. We could be playing games against them but we have roughly 75 per cent of their younger players trying in-line hockey for the first no night times. We can’t play against other towns but we’re & almost frozen to death outside. time. Turning to this sport come summer provides a greater hockey sense, She survived and has done remarkably well with no growing to that ability.” stronger skating, and better puckhandling. Aryssah Stankevitsch Photo lasting effects from the low body temp she was found Some of Kozma’s players have never played hockey before; with. She is a wonderful cat, very cuddly, quiet, clean 75 per cent of her younger age groups are on in-line skates play cat and mouse like you do in ice hockey.” and so sweet. She does ok with other cats once settled. for the first time. As for chasing around the rink, Kozma also says that in- Great with kids & dogs any size. Please consider giving “My whole goal is to give kids advantages for the hockey line will improve stride on the ice as well. Rena the loving forever home she deserves. Rena will be going up for showcasing at PetSmart (Sunridge location season,” she said. “In the older age groups, they’re seeing “You open up your stride. If you have short and choppy in Calgary) starting April 4, 2014 :) the kids go from Tier 6 hockey to Tier 1 hockey. Their hock- strides, you’re going to fall,” she said. “You can’t coast play- email: [email protected] ey sense is improving, their skating is improving, and their ing in-line. You have to keep your feet moving. It’s exhaust- web: Happycatsanctuary.net puck-handling is improving.” ing.” emergencies: 403-804-8571 In-line hockey is 4-on-4 rather than 5-on-5, and therefore The option of in-line hockey for the summer is more af- Please only phone us for a medical emergency, or for aban- improves defensively play, Kozma mentioned. fordable too, Kozma says. Wheatland In-line even advertises doned kittens or if you do not have access to the internet. “You have to set up in a box defense,” she said. “You can’t used equipment for kids to use during the summer. Otherwise please email us or check out our website first.

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WantOpportunities to watch available some 2014 Spring Camp OpportunitiesSpOnSOrShip available May 5 – 30 Opportunities available AdvertiSing greatSpOnSOrShip hockey? REGISTRATION vOlunteering May 1 & 2 at Football Sheds (SHS) SpOnSOrShipAdvertiSing Time: 6-8pm Registration Fee: $60 VolunteervOlunteering to help out [email protected] (includes 2014 Registration/Insurance Fee: $30)

Please Note: players must be registered before taking the field. [email protected] the Alberta Cup! [email protected] ** Registration Forms are available on OUR Website ** http://www.eteamz.com/StrathmoreSpartansFootball/ [email protected] for volunteers to help NOTICE out with the Alberta Cup. SCFA AGM [email protected] 7 PM Tuesday April 29 at Civic Centre Interested in becoming a Football Referee? Contact: Head Official Donavon Lomenda H: 403- 934-3034 [email protected] Interested in becoming a Football Trainer? Contact: Head Trainer: Carol MacDonnell C: 403-815-3593

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Strathmore Minor volunteers Hockey recognizes Sponsors with the jerseys needed! of the teams they support- ed were recongnized and Strathmore For more information please call: thanked at the Strathmore Minor Hockey AGM on 403-901-6799 April 10. Some of the spon- Snow sors who were represented were Global Training, Ca- Angels nadian Tire, Richardson strathmore times Pioneer, Doug’s Earth Mov- ing, Pro Water and Prairie Hydraulic Equipment. Jody Schneider Photo Pass the Salt Matrix flip to sixth G’Day Mates! that reality should give all of us a sense Aryssah Stankevitsch gressed largely from the start of Weiss hopes to move from this that was the greeting that we heard of profound hope. God made so many of Times Reporter the year. season’s one squad with a wide so often, on my recent trip to australia us, to work together. to help maintain and New Zealand. Or in Fiji, the greeting order and well being and compassion “At the beginning of the season, age range, to a few smaller teams was Bula! Not to rub it in, but I have just in all that he has made. It has been For the Strathmore Matrix many of them came in with no next season. For the first time returned from an extended visit to aus- thousands of years since creation, and Cheer Team’s last competition of experience at all. By the end, they since Matrix began, the Cheer tralia, where I experienced and learned sure, some things have changed a bit, many things. yes, it was warm there. we have missed the mark in some ways, the year, the team placed a re- had full skill levels with tumbling Team is hoping for a Level 3 yes, there are big snakes and bugs but still, people have worked together to spectable sixth out of more than and backhand springs,” Weiss group, who would perform back there. yes ayres Rock is an impressive fulfill God’s plan, and you have to admit, natural piece of rock ... and yes Koala it is still a pretty wonderful world where 100 teams in Edmonton on April said. “We’re a Level 2 team, so tucks and twisting skills. Bears are every bit as cuddly as they we live. 12. that means we build stunts up to “Cheerleading is a great sport appear! It also should encourage us, in how “We did really good,” head extension levels, where the arms for self-confidence,” Weiss said. But the thing that I realized the most, we carry on from here. as we met new that I think is significant to all of us, is people, as we talked about where we coach Cassi Weiss said. “It was are at full length over your head.” “It’s a good team sport that has that, even on the other side of the world, come from, (one day it was +40 there the team’s best performance of Registration is now open for lots of different areas for differ- where they can’t see the North star but and -40 here, a little hard for us to com- they have the southern Cross, where it prehend an 80 degree difference), in the year, so I’m really proud of the 2014-2015 squad, whose sea- ent skills and body types; and it’s is fall right now as we enter into spring, Christ, we really are one. and his great them. There was lots of competi- son begins on June 2. a sport for girls and boys, so it’s is that, the people are very much the commandment, to love God, and to love tion, but we finished with a final- “There are various tryouts, but great for everyone to come to- same as you and I. the children love one another, is as relevant now as it has to play in the sand, and laugh and ever been. In God’s sight, in God’s plan, ist trophy.” we try to do it more like place- gether.” participate in sports. the people like to we are all one. The team of 19 – 18 girls and ments,” Weiss said. “We just like Weiss is in her third year with greet people and share their pride and May we see in that truth, a powerful to see what team you’d fit best Matrix and said, “I’m really look- the beauty of their land. they like to opportunity to work together to make one boy – ranged from 6-years- get away on holidays, and they live and it our mission to care for the world, for old to 15-years-old, and pro- on.” ing forward to next season. work and ... well, simply put, they, and one another, to keep the world that God we, are all basically the same. has blessed us with, as wonderful as In God’s divine plan for the world, we know it can be. people were an important part of the We are entering into the season of arrangement. to us, God gave dominion, growing and new life. as we watch Six Spartans step up to provincials and a charge to live and to care for all the earth green up, and see the baby things, as partners with him. and all animals and the flowers, may we rejoice Aryssah Stankevitsch The zones banner – or team total – was not around the world, people are in so many in being able to combine our abilities Times Reporter awarded in Olds, but Zandee knows it belongs ways, the same. and our passions and our unity and there is a basic sense of morality and together, keep making our community, to SHS. desire to “do the right thing.” our country, and our world a place that Six Strathmore High School (SHS) Spartans will “I can’t foresee any way that we would not have there is a joy found in new births, and radiates God’s love and creative beauty taken it. I don’t see anybody beating us,” he said. a sorrow expressed in death. there is ... because really, we are all one, in his be advancing to badminton provincials from May dismay, and sometimes even anger and eyes may we be one in our view as well 2-3 in , because of a successful show- “They only started awarding the banner about revulsion at injustice or cruelty. and ... amen. ing at zones in Olds on April 12. The team com- six or seven years ago. But to be quite honest, if there is celebration over accomplish- Pastor Dawn ments and reasons to rejoice. Lord of All Lutheran Church bined for 18 medals in total. they had a banner before that, we probably would Senior Jessica Murphy – who won bronze last have won it 15 out of the last 20 years.” year at provincials and has attended since her Zandee will be focusing on fine-tuning in prac- Bow RiveR AlliAnce chuRch hARvest heAlinG centRe Grade 10 year – and Shayla Pollock advanced, tice for his six players heading to Lethbridge, in- 105 Main St. Carseland NEW: 102 Canal Gardens after each earned silver in singles. Jayden Smith cluding giving them situational advice. 403-934-9337 403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171 [email protected] Pastor: Elizabeth Karp won bronze at last year’s provincials as well; he “The players who got to provincials obviously Pastor: Andy Wiebe Sundays 10:30 am won singles gold at zones, similar to Lauren Zan- are very accomplished badminton players. They Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Come join us for a spirit-filled time dee. The only Spartans doubles team to advance have the skillset for the most part,” he said. “It’s www.bowriveralliance.com of worship was the gold winning pair of Jared Dougan and more of me instructing them what shots to play RccG PeculiAR PeoPle AssemBly stRAthmoRe AlliAnce Reid Muenchrath. in certain situations. Once they learn that, they (1 Pet. 2:9) 325 1 Ave • 403-934-3543 “We also had four teams finish in silver,” coach become very tough players to play against.” 115A – 3rd Avenue, Strathmore Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail Zandee also mentioned that you never know Pastor: Darrell Young Kenton Zandee said. 403-667-7832 Unfortunately, in doubles, only the winning what teams are going to show up in provincials Pastor: Dunmoye Lawal Youth Pastor: Byron Allan Sunday Service: 10:30 am Children’s Director: Donna Fitzgerald team advances to provincials, whereas in singles, – some of whom they will never have heard of Monday (Divine Encounter): 7 pm 9:30 am Sunday School the top two at zones advance. before. Thursday Bible Study: 7 pm 11:00 am Worship Service “But I think the team that is there for us, they’ll www.strathmorealliance.com “That’s probably going to be changed for next www.rccgstrathmore.com year. I would have had another eight players there, have a very good showing,” he said. “I think we stRAthmoRe united have an outside shot of winning the provincial stRAthmoRe full GosPel chuRch Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue which is too bad. I’ve been lobbying to get that 50 Maplewood Drive • 403-934-2225 403-934-3025 second team put in for decades. Winds of change title, but it depends on how they do and who they Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer Rev. 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legal Notices Piano Tuner -Technician New King NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS on throne Estate of IVY CARMEN FRASER, who died on Sepember 27, 2013 32 Years of ‘Noted’ Aryssah Stankevitsch If you have a claim against this estate, you must Times Reporter file your claimby May 16, 2014 Piano Service! with LYNN WOODS LAW OFFICE Kathie L. Zakresky The Strathmore Wheatland Kings have at P.O. Box 2335, 101, 318 3rd Ave Graduate of The Hal T.M. Lyne School of Piano Technology 1981 found their new bench boss – former Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K3 Calgary Royals AA midget coach, Jeremy If you do not file by the date above, the estate property 403.934.5477 [email protected] Blumes, who brings 14 years of experi- can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have. ence, alongside Coach of the Year acco- www.StrathmoreTimes.com lades from Hockey Calgary. Creditors: you must include a full description and value of the debt you allege the deceased owes you and a full Summer Hockey “I’ve been looking for a new challenge, description and value of any of the deceased’s property conditioning campS Village of to coach at the next level,” Blumes said, that you hold as security for the debt. Included dryland training and on ice RockyfoRD having future aspirations to eventually Claimants: you must include a full description of your coach junior. “Coaching the Wheatland claim and why you have a right to make such a claim. skills development Notice of DeVelopmeNt Kings is the natural next step.” Runs: June - Mid August or Blumes spent the last four years with July - Mid August A Development Permit has been issued in ac- thank yous Notices the Royals, winning provincials this past Bantam to Junior cordance with the Village of Rockyford Land season. He is also currently the South- Use Bylaw for the following property. ern Alberta scout for the Port Alberni Thank You For details please contact Bulldogs of the BCHL. Tutoring tristan @ 403-312-2129 Lot 24, Block 2, Plan 7810376 “I think the biggest reason for our for 214 Southview Drive Rockyford, Alta success (with the Royals) in the last little Comprehension while is making sure the players under- The 1st Strathmore Demolish and Removal of Building stand their role and importance – giving Scouts would like The above permit shall not be valid until four- them ownership. Coaches today can’t be to thank the Green teen (14) days after the Notice of Decision has dictators. It is about creating that team Community for their been published. Any person wishing to appeal environment,” Blumes said. “I really Leaf Sold support of our this decision may do so in writing by mailing only have three rules that guide every- TuTorinG an Appeal to the Development Appeal Board, thing we do: the team comes first, we Bottle Drive on out! Saturday, April 12. 403-901-0344 Village of Rockyford, Box 294, Rockyford, Alta get better every day, and we have fun.” T0J 2R0 within the fourteen (14) days. Although Blumes has an impressive ‘Remembering our Roots’ Notice of this Decision posted April 9, 2014. winning record, he measures his suc- Notices A biography of the seniors of cess by the development of the players Strathmore and Wheatland County Lois L. Mountjoy he coaches. A few of his former proté- Mobile Motorcycle Training School by John Godsman Development Officer gés have gone onto the NCAA. Serving Strathmore & Area Pre-order a reprint of the book at: “Players of mine who had intentions Get the advantage that only we offer! 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We have a dedicated tention to detail, and a great passion for group of volunteers that help Day Activity Time coaching, Murphy mentioned. each other to keep the Senior Centre humming. “I know a lot of the players that he’s At 9 am you will see the Pool Players at the Centre MONDAYS Men’s Pool 9:00 am coached. They’ve been extremely well enjoying our newer pool table. We have three Yoga 10:00 am taught and they love him too,” he said. Parking Lots tables now and they can accommodate all the players that come out from 9 am to 12, “Just talking to him as well, you can feel sweePing services Monday, Wednesday & Friday. TUESDAYS Walking Indoors 10.00am the enthusiasm that he has, and the ex- • Attention given to detail Male and Female players welcome. Rummikube 1:30pm • Includes removal & hand work as needed citement he has to start something new.” A walking program started last September, 10 to 11 2nd Tues Meeting 1:30pm am. Tuesdays and Thursdays you will see 6 to 16 Blumes brings along his assistant BookIng now 4th Tues Potluck 5:30pm coach of four years, Shaun Norrie, with people doing a “Walk at Home” exercise. Will they continue over the summer?? Or meet at 10 am and him to Strathmore. As a former player in 403-934-4421 do their walk out of doors. WEDENESDAYS Men’s Pool 9:00am the WHL, Norrie had stints with the Cal- Email: [email protected] Yoga has a group of dedicated enthusiasts and Yoga 10:00am gary Hitmen, the Vancouver Giants, and meet every Mon., Wed., & Fri.. 10 to 11 am Card Games offer entertainment and fun most 2nd Wed. Bingo 1:30 pm the Kootenay Ice – winning the Memo- Locally Owned & Operated rial Cup with the latter in 2002. afternoons. Tues. Rummykube, Wed. Mah Jong, 4th Wed. Bingo 1:30 pm Thursday Canasta & Fri. Crib. 5th Wed. Bingo 1:30 pm “He’s got that playing experience,” Bingo is played the 2nd and 4th Wed. Blumes said. “Every level Shaun has STRATHMORE We have our well attended Pot Luck Dinners the played at, he’s won a championship. He TIMES fourth Tuesday evening of the month. understands what it takes to win.” Hitting over Doors open at 5:00 and everyone is well feed THURSDAYS Walking Indoors 10:00am Blumes and Norrie will begin their 11,500 at these gatherings. Canasta 1:30pm households weekly! Our General meeting is held on the second Tuesday preparation camp in August, with try- afternoon of the month. We are an informal group FRIDAYS Men’s pool 9:00am outs for the Wheatland Kings coming in Contact Rose for all advertising needs! who like to put the HAPPY into all our activities. September. 403.934.5589 • Fax 403.934.5546 Stop by and check us out, Yoga 10:00am “We’re still going to be in a rebuild- Email: [email protected] you will always be welcome. 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Applicants should Fax Resumes to: 403-934-3626 220 Wheatland Trail Hours Mon-Fri 2:30 to 10:30 pm be able to work weekends. Sat. & Sun. 8 am-10 pm. Email: Strathmore, AB T1P 1B2 Seasonal Full-time and Part-time positions Fax: (403) 934 – 4936 [email protected] Mail resumes to: available April – July. E-mail: [email protected] Box 294, Rockyford, AB T0J 2R0 Page 24 • Strathmore Times • April 18, 2014 times classifieds help wanted help wanted help wanted still hiring TRAFFIC ACCOMMODATION COORDINATOR & MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR Now accepting applications Carmacks Maintenance Services Ltd. provides maintenance on two of Calgary’s busiest roadways, the Deerfoot and Stoney Trails. Due to a realignment of duties, we are seeking to fill two newly created positions. Prepared by the REP.for people who want to help us HR ADWORKS Lily Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Traffic Accommodation Coordinator is responsibleService Team DESIGNERprovide Carly the best shopping for the efficient operation of this business unit acting as coordinator and liaison between PROOFED engineering, technical, internal stakeholders and customers. The incumbent will supervise all experience for our customers. activities of the traffic accommodation crew/s, coordinate and schedule all work zone and traffic ESTIMATED Custom feedlot & farming control set ups while ensuring that Alberta Transportation guidelines and company policies SENT are adhered to. The successful candidate will have working knowledge of traffic flow patterns Send resumes to: operation looking and lane usage; direct experience in traffic management is preferred. This is a safety-sensitive, [email protected] customer orientated position and shift and weekend work is required. All prices exclude taxes for full-timeAD PROOF employees & ESTIMATE 14042CC0 Prices do not include 5%or GST fax 403.934.4540 Docket Media The MaintenanceSection Coordinator is responsible for theInsertion planning, Date coordination, scheduling, Ad Size and Price Competitive wages including O.T analyzing of maintenance activities for the Highway Maintenance Contracts and will enhance 1404-049 Strathmore Times the productivity and Careerswork quality of the highway maintenanceApril 18, work2014 force by effective 3 col planning, x 5.72 $0.00 and other Benefits. coordination, and scheduling of resources including personnel, materials, equipment, and contractor services. The successful candidate must have 10 years direct related experience or Valid driver’s licence and a good possess a diploma in operations management, accounting or office administration along with $0.00 attitude a must. High school 3 years direct experience. $0.00 diploma an asset. Compensation is dependent upon experience; Carmacks provides a comprehensive benefit plan $0.00 which includes Group RRSP with matching & a share purchase plan. Successful candidates must Send resumes to: hold a valid drivers license with a clean driving record. Our offices are located in NE Calgary; $0.00 namaka farms inC. public transit is not available. Visit our website for more details: www.carmacksent.comTOTAL PRICE $0.00 Box 2409, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3 Please submit your resume no later than April 25, 2014 to [email protected] or via fax to 403-543-0314. We thank all candidates; only those selected for interview will be Fax (403) 934-6133 contacted.

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Other responsibilities Salary commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. skills include truck inspection3” andwide maintenance; version unloading and Position summary: loading of crop input products; and yard maintenance. The ideal In July 2015, the Town of Strathmore will be hosting the Alberta 55 Plus Summer Please send your resume and appropriate candidate will possess a valid 3A or 1A air endorsed driver’s Games. A board of directors has been created within the host town to put on the documentation to the undersigned on or before 12:00 Sentinel Self Storage is looking for a event. The 55 Plus games are held every two years at a new host community. This license, have strong organizationcouple and tointerpersonal live & operate skills our and pm on Monday, April 28, 2014. Only applicants be able to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends. event is newly executed in each community and there are a variety of portfolios shortlisted for this position will be contacted for an storage facilities in the following cities: that must work together to plan and execute the event. Driver’s abstract required.Edmonton, Previous experienceFort McMurray an asset.and Calgary interview. We thank all applicants who have applied Job Expectations Include: The role of Games manager would Qualifications: for their interest in the Golden Hills School Division. Interested candidates should forward their résumé and cover • Outstanding Salesmanship12345 • Candidates must consent to a include, but not be limited to: • The successful candidate must Please apply to: letter• before Excellent May Communication 2, 2014 eitherSkills, onlineCredit to www.richardson.ca & Criminal Record Check • Co-ordination and integration of all have: both verbal and written • Janitorial & maintenance – Mr. Wayne Funk, Principal, or to: Richardson Pioneer, Box 2086, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K1, activities between the portfolios • Strong Communication, Public Phone:• Knowledgeable (403) 934-4475. in Microsoft keeping the physical site clean Westmount School, 220 Wheatland Trail Offi ce Programs; adept offi ce – inside and out in cooperation with the Board of Speaking skills, and Listening skills Strathmore, AB T1P 1B2 admin experience Directors. • Excellent Organizational and Time [email protected] Base and Commissions -80k (Edm/Calg)-140k (Fort Mc) per year, benefi ts, free • Development of Games timeline Management skills Fax: 403 934 4936 storage, corporate apparel, contests and prizes. 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Women, aboriginal people, • To coordinate the hiring of Games software experience visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply Restaurant & Pub is hiring: and self-identify. office staff with the Directors and to • Ability to work independently and as 2 permanent, full time manage the Games office and staff part of a team to provide support services3” to wide the version• Analytical skills, and be able to Restaurant 3.75” wide version Games Volunteers make tough decisions Manager • To reportGabriel the Construction progress of is Games a General Contractor• Energy planningspecializing to the in Board Water/Waste of Directors Water Treatment • Flexibility Sentinel Self Storage is looking for a couple to live Plant Construction and Underground Utilities, $15.75 Hourly, for 44.00 Hours per week &12345 operate our storage facilities in the following cities: on a regular basis • Creativity Experience: of 1 to 2 years required located in Cremona, Alberta Edmonton, Fort McMurray and Calgary • To liaise with community groups • Ability to manage stress Credentials/Education: Must have (or get within Job Expectations Include: and Games Sponsors We have JOB OPPORTUNITIES• Prior management for: or supervisory 30 days of hire): AGLC Smart Serve Programs • Outstanding Salesmanship • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Offi ce • EventPROJECT Planning MANAGER • SITESO008915 SUPERINTENDENTSexperience • PROJECT COORDINATOR (PROtect, PROserve, REELfacts), First Aid & CPR • Excellent Communication Skills, both Programs; adept offi ce admin • To prepareSHOP a final YARD report WORKER and •to ADMINISTRATIVE compile • Post-secondary ASSISTANT • TRUCK education DRIVER an asset verbal and written 12345 experience Certificate, Workplace Hazardous Materials Infor- a comprehensiveYour passion for the Games construction Final industry, Report work ethic and strong commitment to safety will be rewarded • Candidates must consent to a Credit • Janitorial & maintenance – keeping with a competitive salary. 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