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february 11, 2011

Locally Owned & Operated STRATHMORE

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closing on local
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Mario Prusina
Times Editor

Residential irrigation within the Town of

Brentwood
Strathmore may be a thing of the past if ca-
students impress in
pable users don’t rally together and save it.
Edmonton That was the message from the Residen-
tial Irrigation Advisory Committee (RIAC),
leading up to the Public Meeting on Feb.
Page 4 16, 7 p.m, at the Strathmore Civic Centre.
Residential irrigation was cancelled for
the first time this past spring, and the com-
mittee was formed last year to study the
viability of continuing residential irrigation
in Strathmore.
The group has spent nearly half a year
researching and developing strategies to
get irrigation water flowing through the
town once again.
Now the committee needs community
Couple shares support to help solidify their case and get
journey experience irrigation back up and running for good.
“Our committee has spent the last six
months delving into what happened to
residential irrigation, and trying to figur-
Page 15 ing out what we think can happen,” said
Chairperson Christine Mitzner. “We’re real-
ly excited at the prospect of the users that
were on the system still wanting to be on
the system, so that we can go forward and
show town council that we actually want
and deserve to have an irrigation system
in town.”
During their research, the committee
found out that the Canadian Pacific Rail-
way picked Strathmore’s current location
Strathmore hosts because of accessible irrigation water.
annual ringette Essentially, residential irrigation can be
tournament traced back to the early 1900’s, even before
the town’s birthday.
Some of the recommendations to keep
the water flowing in the future are afford-
able user-pay fees, screened-clean irriga-
tion and providing the service daily from
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The charge to the user
would be based on the number of users.
“It’s important for people to come out
so that we know that we are not just talk-
ing for ourselves,” said Mitzner. “It’s impor-
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mentary School honour choir were in them started and I have been kind of five different languages wasn’t as dif-
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eration can send students to the ACC. “It was so high quality, everything talking with,” said Conor Anderson.
“I opened it up to the choir, I didn’t was wonderful,” said Steeves. She Samantha Walstra, Ainsley Sorensen
STRATHMORE pick them. I was hoping I wouldn’t said she thinks it was beyond their and Raegan Burkholder all agreed it
get more than eight so I wouldn’t expectations. was fun and they had learned a lot,
If you live in the area have to come up with a way to pick While all of the kids who attended especially from guest conductor Lin-
(Wheatland County, Strathmore unanimously agreed they would go da Beaupre.
them,” said Carolyn Steeves, mu-
& Langdon) and are not receiving your back in a heartbeat, each had some- “I thought it was really cool be-
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give us a call 403.934.5589 out, only seven had signed up. The learned songs in five different lan- One of her favourite parts was sing-
guages and that was lots of fun,” said ing in front of all of the people. Once
Luka Nizetic, whose brother Nik was she got over her initial nervousness.
the eighth person to head up to Ed- There were 66 other children from
monton. all over Alberta who took part in the
“It’s fun because you get to go ACC.

The seven lucky

kids who had a
chance to go to
Edmonton as a
part of the hon-
our choir pose
after the Alberta
Children’s Choir
Concert, on Feb.
5, the McDougall
United Church.
Back Row: Ai-
nsley Sorensen
(l), Raegan Burk-
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Council awards street sweeping contract

Cupid, another symbol of Valentines Day,
became associated with it because he was the son
of Venus, the Roman god of love and beauty.

to an outside company Cupid often appears on Valentine cards holding a

bow and arrows because he is believed to use
magical arrows to inspire feelings of love.

SAFEblu
Shannon LeClair for the Town, said he had spoken ex- land, the vendor take-back mortgage
Times Reporter tensively with DBI and felt confident and the transfer of land between the
they understand the scope of the work Town of Strathmore and CCL Classic
Street Sweeping Contract they will have to do. Some of council Communities Ltd. for 8 Bayside Place
Tenders for the 2011/2012 street were was concerned the quality would be was brought before council on Feb. 2.
contract was brought before council on lacking, though the biggest concern Administration requested permission
Feb. 2. The work required for these ser- by almost every member was the large for the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to
Fire & Safety
ServiceS
vices includes two complete cleanings price difference. Parker said he has sign the documents on behalf of the
in the spring and fall. It also includes never had any concerns with B&M, Town. Council voted in favour of the
street sweeping downtown and Spruce but it was the price difference that had recommendation.
Park Industrial areas on a bi-weekly swayed his opinion. There is a 30-day LocALLy ownEd & opErAtEd
basis, and major roadways on a month- no obligation ‘out’ clause, if things are Centennial clock tower Fire Extinguishers
ly basis. There was concern by many not working out. Mayor Steve Grajczyk Information and photographs were
councillors when they saw a difference said DBI has done work for the Agri- presented to council, for them to de- Service & Inspections
of $22, 972 between former contract cultural Society for the past couple of cide which model of clock tower to Safety Supplies • defibrillators
Safety training • consulting
holder B&M Sweeping and Grading years, and he feels comfortable award- purchase. After lengthy discussion,
Service and DBI - DeAngelo Brothers. ing the contract to them. Councillor council chose to table the issue of the
It was being recommended by admin- Dave Hamilton and John Rempel were centennial clock tower. Councillor Earl cor programs
istration that council accept the tender the only two to oppose the motion to Best believed it should go back to the ISnet world
from DBI. DBI is based out of Regina, accept the tender. committee to decide on a location, and
which upset a few councillors because made the motion to table the discus- 921B wheatland trail
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Quite a journey
Shannon LeClair Daren had gone to work, so she phoned “That was probably the hardest thing
Times Reporter her mom, Joanne Halvorson, who lives for me. After she was born, they took
in town. Gulnick told Halvorson she me into the Neo-Natal Intensive Care
Being a first time mom is scary wasn’t feeling well, and asked for a ride Unit, NICU, to see her but only for
enough, but when your child decides to the hospital. about two minutes. Literally two min-
to come 10 weeks early it becomes ter- Journey Alicen Anne Gulmick was utes and then they said okay you need
rifying. Dawn Gulmick was supposed born only minutes away from the Pe- to go, we need to work on her,” said
to give birth to her child on Feb. 20, ter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary. There Gulmick.
but instead the baby decided to venture were three paramedics, her mom and The first time she really got to see
into the world on Dec. 17. site manager for Strathmore hospital Journey was when she was transferred
“When I went into labour I didn’t Ann McNair-Gariepy on board when back to the Peter Lougheed. She was in
know I was in labour. I was ‘Oh my Journey was born, weighing only 3lbs an incubator and had an umbilical IV,
back is killing me.’ They sent me to Cal- 6oz and was 15 ¼ inches in length. Gul- regular IV’s, and a heart monitor. She
It’s been quite a journey for first time parents mick said one of the paramedics was was also under the lamp, for jaundice
gary by ambulance and now I have a
Dawn and Daren Gulmick. Their daughter Jour-
ney was born 10 weeks early, and though there
baby,” said Gulmick. a student who was doing a ride along, on top of it all.
were concerns at first, she is doing great now. Gulmick had woken up at 5:30 a.m. which Gulmick said was probably quite “The first time I saw her I absolutely
Dawn (l) and Daren show off their daughter who on Dec. 17, with an unusual amount an experience for her. It’s not common broke down crying, I was like ‘oh my
was born in the ambulance on the way to the Pe- of back pain. She said she tried every- for the site manager to ride along in the gosh I’m not sure she’s going to live’,”
ter Lougheed hospital in Calgary. thing, - icepacks, heat and was even ambulance. said Gulmick.
Photo Courtesy of Dawn Gulmick pacing around the house. Her husband McNair-Gariepy is an RN, registered She said her husband kept reassuring
nurse, and she made the decision to her that Journey was strong and would
ride along, saying things went faster make it.
Golden Hills Division #75 than they had anticipated. “She ( Journey) did spend five weeks
Strathmore / Carseland Schools “When the medical decision was in the Neo-Natal Intensive Care at the

Kindergarten Registration
made to transfer, I had just a niggly Peter Lougheed, but she is a champ,
feeling,” said McNair-Gariepy. she’s doing great,” said Gulmick.
“It’s difficult to make that decision for She said the first week or so was
a physician to go with a patient which very tough on all of them, because they
for the 2011 - 2012 School Year now leaves an emergency department weren’t sure of the outcome at the be-
without a physician. As a staff member ginning.
Registration will take place February 14 & 15, 2011 and with the ambulance crew, when “To sit with all those other parents
from 9 am - 3 pm in the following locations: you’re put in that position, you need to through Christmas, it was heart break-
put aside how you feel and just do what ing and nobody really knows how their
BRentwooD elementaRy - Brentwood School office 403-934-5013
Serving the communities of Aspen Creek, Brentwood, Cambridge Glen, Crystal Ridge, you have to do.” baby is going to be,” said Gulmick.
Green Meadow, Grande Point, Maplewood, Parkwood, The Ranch & Thorncliff It was a good thing McNair-Gariepy “You just go and trust that the hospital
went along, as she was an instrumen- is taking the best care of them. I think
weStmount elementaRy - westmount School office 403-934-3041 tal part in making sure everything went that was the most difficult part, was the
Serving the communities of Glenwood, Westmount, Strathmore Lakes, Hillview,
Downtown and all rural areas south of the Highway #1. Additionally, all rural areas well. five weeks that she wasn’t home.”
west of the Hwy #817 extension north of Highway #1. Gulmick and her husband didn’t Gulmick and her husband only got
know what sex their baby was going to to see Journey for four to six hours a
wHeatlanD elementaRy - wheatland School office 403-934-3318
be, so Journey was one of the possible day while she was in the hospital. They
Serving the communities of Camera Court, Strathaven, Nightingale, Crowfoot,
and the rural area north of Highway #1 & east of Hwy #817. names on the short list. were able to stay overnight for the last
Wheatland Elementary also offers a Montessori Kindergarten not limited by boundaries. “Him and I have had quite a journey two nights Journey was at the hospital,
For families outside the Wheatland catchment area, parents will need to ourselves coming to this point, so it to make sure they were ready to bring
provide transportation to and from school. seemed appropriate prior to her birth her home.
CaRSelanD SCHool - Carseland School office 403-934-4161 and then after she was born, it was ob- “It was so great, to have the support
Carseland School serves the rural area around the communities of Carseland and Speargrass. viously very appropriate,” said Gulmick. but only use it if you need it and just
She also said they chose the middle be able to you know have your baby
tRinity lutHeRan CHRiStian aCaDemy - School office 403-361-9634
An alternate GHSD school accepting registrations on an on-going basis.
name Anne after McNair-Gariepy, who without any heart monitors or blood
had helped deliver her. When Journey pressure cuffs or oxygen monitors or
If you require bussing within your school attendance area please complete a came into the world, she wasn’t breath- anything like that, just to have her, on
Transportation Request Form available at the school or on the ing and she came out really fast. Gul- her own.”
Golden Hills School Division #75 website www.ghsd75.ca
mick said once they got Journey to start “I don’t think there is a more difficult
Registration will require your child’s Birth Certificate breathing, they sent her to the Neo- job, than to have a baby that’s so tiny,”
(or copy) and Alberta Health Care Number. He/she must be
Natal Intensive Care Unit at the Peter said McNair-Gariepy. Journey has been
five years of age on or before February 29, 2012.
The tentative resource fee is $60 for a half time kindergarten Lougheed, where she has been doing home for almost three weeks now and
program and is payable at time of registration. great. Gulmick didn’t really get to see is doing great. She has grown by three
her child for a few days after her birth. inches and put on two full pounds.

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 February 11, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 5

The Strathmore Ban-

tam A girls hockey
team represented the
Town at the Interna-
tional Children’s Win-
ter Games in Kelowna.
The games are similar
to a mini Olympics for
children aged 12 to
14. The team placed
fourth overall.
Photo Courtesy
of Dawn Tessemaker

Bantam female hockey team

returns from Kelowna
Shannon LeClair paid off,” said Dawn Tessemak- part was the fact that the team
Times Reporter er, trainer and head of delega- all got to stay together, wake
tion for the team. up together, get ready together
A group of girls from Strath- “The games provided the and eat together. She said one
more had a chance to take part girls the opportunity to make downside was that they stayed
in the International Children’s many new friends from all over at the gym with all of the other
Winter Games, ICG, in Kelow- the world. This definitely will teams, which saw some con-
na last month. The girls are all be an event they will remember flict. Overall, Michaela said, the Wine MAking SupplieS & gift Store
members of the Bantam Female for the rest of their lives.” team did great but did have a
hockey team and they were in Dawn said the teams at- few areas to improve on.
Kelowna from Jan. 26 to 31. tending the tournament were “I think we could have got-
“It was really cool and being anywhere from AA caliber to ten more sleep and been ready juSt
able to meet people from other House Teams. for the games. Some of the girls
countries, and (knowing) there “I was so proud of them were there for fun and some of Arrived
are still places we can talk to when they came out on the us were there to play,” said Mi-
them,” said captain Michaela
Tessemaker.
arena floor with the dark lights
flashing and everything else
chaela.
If invited to be a part of it new
The ICG is like a mini Olym-
pics for children. This was the
with the Strathmore sign,” said
Mayor Steve Grajczyk, who was
again next year some of the
team will have an opportunity Shipment of
in attendance. to participate. The cut-off age is

firepotS
first time it had come to North
America. There were 13 coun- “It brought a tear to my eye 14 years old, which will make a
tries in attendance with people and a lump to my throat. This few members of the team ineli-
from 39 different cities and 80 team should be so proud of gible next year. The Station will
delegates. themselves.” be hosting a party for the girls,
“The girls worked very hard The girls played six games honouring them for their ef-
and demonstrated how the at the ICG and placed fourth forts. The date for the celebra- “Under New Ownership”
hard work leading up to games overall. Michaela said the best tions is not yet set.
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RCMP Briefs Times kidbits
About 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged each year. That’s the
Tractor theft near Strathmore valuing approximately $120,000 tact Crime Stoppers at 1-800- largest seasonal card-sending occasion of the year, next to Christmas.
On Feb. 5, Strathmore RCMP was contact- If person(s) have any informa- 222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or
ed by Western Feedlots LTD. reporting a theft tion regarding this or any other the Strathmore RCMP at 403-
of a Case Puma tractor from their property. similar occurrences please con- 934-3968.
Some time over night an unknown person
or persons entered the property south of
Strathmore and removed a Red 2010 CASE
Puma 195 Tractor.
Suspects broke into the Quonset hut re-
moving the keys where they then disconnect-
ed a bale processor and left with the tractor

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LifeStyles
Thought Magnesium
for the Facts Valentine Mystery
week People have often asked me what I would The history of Valentine’s Day - and its patron saint - is
~ recommend to help with Muscle Spasms,
Cramps, Headaches, Arthritic pain or their
shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long

Pray for
been a month of romance. St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it
children’s Growing Pains. My answer to all
today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman
wisdom
these questions is transdermal magnesium.
tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he
Oral supplements are beneficial as well, but
become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic
and when magnesium is applied transdermally
(absorbed through the skin), it absorbs Church recognizes at least three different saints named
courage directly to the site where it is needed, as Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.
One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who
- not things
well as travelling through the blood system to
other areas of need rather than going through served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor
the digestive system and possibly causing a Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers
laxative effect. than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage
There have been several books written by for young men - his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine,
health professionals, including Dr. Carolyn realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and
Dean, MD,ND, on the benefits of transdermal continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret.
magnesium. After reading some of these When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius
books and researching online, I knew I had ordered that he be put to death.
to make this non-drug remedy available to my Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been
clients. killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman
According to my research; magnesium is prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.
necessary for over 300 enzyme systems in According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first
our bodies. This means magnesium helps to “valentine” greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed
protect, heal, relax and rejuvenate our bodies. that Valentine fell in love with a young girl - who may have
Here are a few symptoms that may be caused
been his jailor’s daughter - who visited him during his
from being magnesium deficient: excess
confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote
anger, anxiety, concentration difficulties,
her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine,” an
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, depression, food
expression that is still in use today. Although
cravings, headaches, high blood pressure,
hyperactivity, insomnia, infertility, kidney the truth behind the
stones and PMS issues. Valentine legends is
Magnesium is non-toxic so is safe for all murky, the stories
ages from infants to seniors. Recently, one certainly emphasize
of my clients reported to me that a calcified his appeal as a
growth on her foot that she has had for many sympathetic, heroic,
years has started to diminish with the regular and, most importantly,
use of the magnesium gel. Many clients are romantic figure. It’s
reporting relief from leg cramps, especially no surprise that by the
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Keeping Taxes Low for Job Creators

Kevin Sorenson, M.P., Crowfoot Many of you will know that since coming to
Parliamentary Report office, our Conservative government has been re-
ducing taxes and Canada now has an overall tax
While the House of Commons was recessed rate on new business investment that is substan-
over Christmas time, I was not called back to tially lower than that in any other G-7 country.
Ottawa to work on Committee business. It was In 2007, we enacted into law an ambitious plan
great because without interruption, I was able to to create a competitive low-tax environment for
meet with many constituents. During my “Con- job creators. As a result of our actions, as of Jan.
1, the tax rate on job-creating businesses is 16.5
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meet with several Town Councils; hold meetings and 22 per cent in 2007. Next year, the federal 403.934.6044
and consultations, and attend many functions in business tax rate will be 15 per cent. Combined prowaterconditioning@gmail.com
parts of our large riding. The meetings I held with the efforts of provincial governments across
were well-attended and I thank everyone who Canada — Liberal, Conservative, and New Demo- Water Softeners, Iron Filters
took a moment to express views on issues before cratic — Canada’s business tax rate is on track to
our Conservative government. be 25 per cent. & Drinking Water Systems
On Jan. 31, the House resumed sitting and At the same time, we have managed to increase
there are numerous issues and questions on the the financial security of everyday Canadian fami-
minds of Members of Parliament. The biggest lies through the Universal Child Care Benefit, the
one, of course is the possibility of an election. Child Tax Benefit, and the Children’s Fitness Tax
The Harper government doesn’t want one and Credit. When our Conservative government came
we believe that Canadians don’t want one either. to power “Tax Freedom Day” was June 23 - last
The Prime Minister pledges that he will not call year it was June 5 - 18 days sooner. The average
an election nor provoke one. family of four pays $3,000 less in tax every year.
Our government remains focused on nurtur- Since July 2009, over 460,000 jobs have been
ing the fragile economic recovery taking hold created and the economy has grown for 5 straight
in Canada. It has been the worst recession the quarters. Since 2006, we have cut taxes 120
world has faced in a generation. We know that times, including reducing the GST to 5 per cent.
we must continue to work to create jobs for Ca- We have allowed income splitting for pensioners.
nadians and open new markets for Canadian While we have delivered results for Canadians
goods and services. over the past five years, there is much more to be
We will continue to keep taxes low for all Ca- done. With the economic recovery still fragile,
nadians, including job creating businesses. The our top priority will continue to be on strength-
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters say that ening Canada’s economic growth.
our low-tax plan for job creators could gener- If you have any questions or concerns regard-
ate 100,000 new jobs. Meanwhile, respected Uni- ing this or previous columns you may write me
versity of Calgary economist Jack Mintz predicts at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9,
over 200,000 jobs could be created due to our call 780-608-4600, toll-free 1-800-665-4358, fax
low-tax plan. 780-608-4603 or e-mail sorenk1@parl.gc.ca.

Letters to the editor CLuES ACRoSS

1. Russian ruler (alt. sp.) 44. Cathode (abbr.)
Cats deserve better fate 5. Cola brand
10. Scottish tax
45. Intercontinental ballistic missile
46. Literary language of Pakistan
To the Editor cats myself that are both spayed/declawed and that is 14. Long-eared rabbit 47. Former Senator Spector
It has just come to my attention that someone or the way I adopted them from the previous owner. My 15. Sir _____ Newton 49. British thermal unit
some people are going around Strathmore and delib- cats are not allowed out unless they are either on a 16. Thin piece of wood 50. Tell on
17. Shock treatment 52. Indicates near
erately trying to kill cats that are running loose. Now leash or in a cage so that they are protected or being 18. Hokey 54. Wrestling point maneuver
you may think this is funny, but I don’t. It’s not the watched. Now you may think this is funny but it isn’t 19. Frost a cake 57. Cavalry sword
cat’s fault - it’s the owners fault for allowing the cat to as I have had a cat that was allowed out and was hit 20. Not Jr. 60. Atomic number 13
run at large. A neighbor of mine had adopted a ferile by a car back in 1988 and said back than that never 21. Companion animal 61. Ad ___, unplanned
cat that she called her Buddy. Now she is a respon- again would I have an outdoor cat when I live within 22. Expresses surprise 63. 2001 Spielberg movie
sible pet owner, by not allowing her cat(s) out to run city limits. I don’t like cats who are allowed to run at 23. Locked boxes 64. Fiddler crabs
26. Devil worship 66. Tossed or Cobb
at large. But she could never catch Buddy and noticed large either, but what can a person do. You have to
30. Soak fibers in liquid 68. Million gallons per day (abbr.)
before Christmas that Buddy looked as though he had educate the owner and train the cat when they are a 32. Tax advantage savings acct. 69. Precisely executed
been attacked or something had slit his throat. Turns kitten. This attack on a poor defenseless animal like 33. Young women’s association 71. A way to excuse
out vets and Fish & Wildlife who saw the cat or pho- a cat is absolutely disgusting. Cats running at large 35. Green regions of desert 72. Small amount of residue
tos determined that it looked as though Buddy was can also be attacked by a dog or coyote or another 38. Picasso’s mistress 73. Counterweight
caught in a snare, but managed to get away. wild animal. To the lady who is feeding and caring for 42. Netherlands river 74. Not relaxed
Then the neighbor tells me it looks as though other these ferile cats in the north end of town - thanks for 43. 3rd note 75. Bog down
cats are being caught in this snare and it’s not just
a wire, but a razor wire snare. A wire snare would
doing that on behalf of the cats. To the person(s) who
are responsible for abusing these defenseless cats I
CLuES DoWN
1. Popular old board game 36. The space above the ground
just choke the animal and would be dead within min- hope the RCMP catch you and you’re punished to the 2. Wedge shaped vertebrae (pl.) 37. Supplement with difficulty
utes but, razor wire that cuts the animal and allow- fullest extent of the law. You’re a mean sick person(s). 3. Fine or visual 39. Play a role
ing the animal to slowly bleed to death or get away Wilena Eggen 4. Atomic #75 40. ___ Dhabi, Arabian capital
and then allowing infection to take place. I have two Strathmore 5. PC graphics file format 41. Reichsmark
6. Employee stock ownership plan 42. 12th Greek letter
7. Muscular weaknesses 48. Salve
8. Mr. Claus 51. In the year of our Lord
Cheadle 4-H remains busy 9. Covered with ice
10. Atomic #56
53. Note appended to a letter
54. Verbally tease
Michael Brewin ous feed types available. Thank you Dave for com- 11. ___ Lilly, drug company 55. Dillenioid dicot genus
ing out and talking to us. We have fifteen members 12. Securities firm Goldman _____ 56. Largest mammal
Cheadle 4-H Club Reporter 13. Diffused boiled water 58. Showing keen interest
in the Market Steer Project this year, as well as 24. Expunction 59. 1st Homeland Security Sec. Tom
The Cheadle 4-H Club established the date for eleven members in the Carcass Steer Project, and 25. Point midway between S and E 62. Taxis
our public speaking at our last meeting for March. three members in the Heifer Project. The Chea- 27. Herbal tea 65. Swiss river
We also had a guest speaker who was Dave Stead- dle 4-H club is progressing fast and smoothly this 28. Accounts receivable 66. Posed for a portrait
29. Windhoek is the capital 67. Small game cubes
man from Landmark Feeds. He talked about the year. The Cheadle 4-H Club is happy to say we are

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31. Fruit eaten as a vegetable 68. Scan done with magnets
right amount to feed our animals, and the numer- doing the Wild Game supper again this year! 33. Freshwater fish of N. America 70. Atomic #52
34. Not happy 72. Decimeter

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support and benefit from interaction with others
meets 3rd Tuesday at the Strathmore Curling needs community members to be Advocates
in a similar situation. For more information or
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to register call Amy Yaneza at 403-361-7176. 903Sqn RCACS
7 pm. New Members welcome. Victim Services through the RCMP
Call Greg 403-888-6155. Detachment at 403-934-6552 is having a
Sunday School for All Ages:
MOPS
Lord of All Lutheran Church offers Bottle Drive
Strathmore Homeschool Familes.
Christian Education opportunities for ages 3 on Feb 12, 2011 from
(Mother’s Of Preschoolers) Any Strathmore and Area familes that are
years to adult, on Sunday Mornings. All are 9am.....any and all bottles
meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays homeschooling are invited to join our Yahoo
Welcome! For more information please call etc. gratefully received.
9:30am – 11:30am at the Group. groups.yahoo.com/group/strathmorehs-
Margo Sevick 403-901-2044 or call the Church If you are not going to be
Strathmore Alliance Church. fams
Office at 403-934-2374.
Babysitting available for ages 0 - 6. home, bottles can be left on
For more information call Jennifer at Strathmore Full Gospel Church the door step with 903Sqn
Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife
403-934-5799 or visit www.mops.org We’re a Pentecostal Bible based on them, or dropped off at
Association (Your local fish & game club).
family church that has something for all ages. the quonset or blue building
Strathmore Parent and Tot Playgroup, Meetings – 2nd Thursday every month, 7:30pm
Call 934-2225 or visit on the Agricultural grounds
meets every Thursday at 9:30 - 11:30 am. at the Clubhouse. Call Larry at 403-934-4388
www.strathmorefullgospel.com
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Basement. For more information call For more info please
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Tammy at 403-983-7284 or Wheatland Rural Crime Watch. contact Joanna Howard
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Ali at 403-934-2089. $1 per child Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each Month. 403-983-5796.
every Tuesday from 9 to noon.
Featuring guest speakers. For more information
A Career Counsellor will share tips and tools to
Strathmore District Health call 403-934-4055.
assist in your job search.
Services Auxiliary Please call 403-934-6488 or drop by 101,
Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the Strathmore Lions Club On March 19 and 20,
331-3rd. Avenue.
month @ 1:30 pm, (excluding July & August). meets the first and third Thursday at the St. Gabriel the
Bring your lunch and join us for a Small
Lower level Conference Room at the Strath- Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm.
Business Brown Bag presentation at Archangel Parish
more Hospital. New members welcome. For Community Futures Wild Rose on is hosting a
more info please call 403-934-4436 Healing Rooms,
Tuesday and Thursday from Noon to
open for prayer Mondays from 7 to 9 pm. at the
1 pm. Weekly Topics.
Dynamic 2-Day
Harvest Healing Centre at 115A-3rd. Avenue in
Strathmore & District Chamber
Strathmore. Everyone is Welcome. The Community Crisis Shelter
retreat
of Commerce put on by “Face 2 Face”
meets the third Monday of the month @ 7:00 has several Board Member vacancies and is
Strathmore Country Gardens Club recruiting individuals who would like to apply Ministries. This high ener-
p.m. All members welcome. Check web page
Meetings at least once per month. Tours, guest for Board Membership. Interested individuals getic team, through talks,
for meeting
speakers, workshops and much more included can call Karen Pease at 403-934-6634. prayer, and music, will
location. For more information
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www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com. $20 single, $30 family. Kidz 1st Network Parent Link Centre, strengthen your Christian
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What ever happened to the change? Sun

Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter
person for the group.
“There’s still several members that
person was a member of the group. He
said they are looking at a new name Smart
go to meetings….council meetings and and trying to get people involved as
One question many Strathmore resi- stuff, but there’s no organized effort at the concerned citizens of Strathmore.
the moment.” Clancy also said there are still issues Because of Canada’s
dents have been asking since the elec-
tion is, what happened to the Change Some residents have referred to the and people have been questioning northerly latitudes
for Strathmore group? The group was group as a party, which is not the case. the wage increases for the mayor and most of us are deprived of effective
formed prior to the election, and the Muncrath said calling the group a par- council. Clancy recently submitted a natural sunlight for the majority of the
purpose of the group was to make ty is incorrect terminology and that letter about the pay increase and said year, causing Vitamin D deficiency,
people aware of what was going on they are by no means a political party, he hopes other people will ask ques- a condition now recognized as
leading up to the election. which is what the word party indicates. tions too, even if it is through a letter of unnatural and problematic. Ask your
“Basically what it came down to was “The Change for Strathmore group their own. He said it is the right of any doctor to check your Vitamin D levels
change. We believed that there were was never a party. Never has been, nev- citizen to be able to question the gov- with a simple blood test.
discrepancies in the way the town was er will be. We’re not a party, we didn’t ernment. He said it’s hard to question a
being governed,” said Roger Clancy, have any candidates running for the council that has been in power for only Moderate tanning, for individuals who
spokesperson for the group. Strathmore group,” said Clancy. a few months. At this point, when they can develop tans, is the best way to
“Who knows it, could revive itself. It Clancy said if anybody attended a don’t really have a history yet. maximize the benefits of regular UV
really was about change and we cer- meeting, it was because they were curi- Clancy said moving forward, if peo- exposure while minimizing the risks
tainly got it... it’s not as much as we ous to see what the Change for Strath- ple are interested, contact him at 403- associated with either too much or
had hoped, but change has occurred,” more group stood for. Attending a 470-5903 to get together and ask ques- too little sunlight. Sunburn prevention
said Barry Muncrath, former spokes- meeting did not necessarily mean that tions. is the key. A few minutes each week
in our Vitamin D Sunbed
will help get your Vitamin D
Letters to the editor levels to a beneficial range.
Show me the money “The Hottest
To the Editor pay increase by showing us what you can do for the community Tanning Place in Town!”
In the past two weeks there have been letters asking about before you feel the need to award yourselves for work that has
council salary increases and where the money has magically yet to be done. Vitamin D Sunbeds • Tanning
come from. There has been no magic other than this council has As far as the Town employees are concerned a 1.25 per cent Infrared Sauna • Mystic HD Sunless
decided to give themselves a raise based on what councilors in increase is an insult when compared with what our elected of- 510 Hwy 1, Strathmore - Country Lane Mall
other towns are being paid. ficials have deemed justified. In one of the previous letters to HOURS 403-983-1803
In the Strathmore Times, dated Oct. 15, councilor Best pre- the editor, it was stated that during the forums the candidates Mon - Thurs:
sented some numbers that if are factual are quite alarming. all echoed each other when asked about council receiving large 9:30 am to 8:30 pm
Apparently the numbers are as follows; For Mayor of each pay increases. Fri: 9:30 am to 7 pm
area: Airdrie - $45,786, Okotoks - $43,484, High River - $35,579 I was also at the forums and don’t think I had potatoes grow- Sat & Sun:
for an average of $42,283. Our new Mayor just received a pay ing in my ears when I heard the same thing. They all were 10 am to 3 pm
raise of just under 61per cent. Even though there has been some against a large pay raise, which could in fact have a negative
restriction on per diems, I would personally love a raise like impact, just to be clear. We feature:
that! The numbers presented are 2010 figures and wouldn’t include
The Councilors of the same three towns are as follows: Airdrie any type of increases in the other towns mentioned. All the
- $21,475, Okotoks - $25,603, High River - $16,256 for an aver- same, it certainly looks like the citizens of Strathmore may now
Times tidbits
age of $21,111. The councilors just received a raise of just under be reconsidering the choices made for this present Council.
60 per cent. Again I would love a raise like that! Of course, that is my opinion. The heart is the most common symbol of romantic
While a pay raise is always a good thing, it is obvious to me love. Ancient cultures believed the human soul lived
that the representatives of this town have taken a good thing to Roger Clancy in the heart and its red color is thought to be
a new level. I myself think that you can justify any significant Strathmore the most romantic.

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Rosebud resident
Singing
having issues with sensation
water five years later - part 2
John Wort Hannam entertained a crowd
last Friday at the Travelodge in Strathmore.
The Fort Macleod native was invited by the
Strathmore Musical Arts Society as part of a
Shannon LeClair port that was released in 2006. small on going concert tour. The small town
singer brought his Alberta folk/roots music
Times Reporter Part of the process when Encana
to an audience that could totally appreci-
receives a complaint is, they notify ate the storytelling type of music he writes.
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well sites on and near her property
she began to notice issues with the
ERCB and then AENV commissioned
the Alberta Research Council, now Wild game enthusiasts gather for dinner
water quality. Alberta Environment, called Alberta Innovates, to complete Shannon LeClair “We also have beef and turkey, be-
AENV, had suggested the increased a study,” said Beneteau. While Lau- Times Reporter cause some people don’t like wild
levels of methane could be due to ridson says the contamination came game,” said Blackley.
poor maintenance of their well. from the fracking method, Beneteau Wheatland Conservation and Wildlife Many people will begin marinating
“We did clean and repair the well says that is not the case. will once again be hosting their annual the meat the night before, but every-
casing as suggested. We did this as “What we do with our coal bed wild game supper on March 5 at the thing is cooked at the Civic Centre, and
part of the AENV investigation, mea- methane operations is we don’t frac- Civic Centre. It has already been sold cooked in a variety of ways. There is
suring before and after samples of ture the coals. We stimulate the coals out for a few weeks. a door prize for a salmon fishing trip
water. The quantity of methane in the and there’s a significant difference,” “It sells out in about three days,” said at Campbell River in British Colum-
water almost doubled after cleaning,” said Beneteau. Darrel Blackley, with the conservation. bia. Blackley said the event is not a
said Lauridson. The difference is if you fracture a There were 300 tickets sold, which suit-and-tie kind of meal, it’s more of
She said the methane in her well was rock, it breaks the rock, with simula- Blackley said was roughly how many a jeans and casual clothes event. The
identified as being of a coal source ac- tion. It’s a flush. All coals are naturally tickets have been printed out for the supper is also a fundraiser to help the
cording to isotope analysis. She said fractured; they have a fracture ori- event for the past 16 years. Patrons organization raise funds for their habi-
isotope signature of the methane in entation to them. Encana injects 100 who were lucky enough to get their tat project. The habitat project has
the Weaver Coal aquifer has not been per cent pure nitrogen gas into the tickets in time will have an opportunity helped plant approximately 120,000
released to the public. coal seams, which cleans out the coal. to feast on moose, elk, deer and other trees along the irrigation canal, said
“It is not known if the gas in my They then remove the nitrogen and sorts of wild game. Blackley.
well is the same as the gas being pro- start to produce the natural gas from
duced by the coals in this aquifer, the coal seams themselves.
which supplies my well,” said Laurid- Geologist Geoffrey Thyne out of
son. Colorado said he thinks there is a pos-
“The gas in my water is not pri- sibility that Coal Bed Methane, CBM,
marily related to bacteria. We did not drilling and the issues with water con-
shock chlorinate. Shock chlorination tamination could be related, but said
would not get rid of the methane as it it is difficult to prove.
is not of bacterial source.” “I have seen cases where there is
She said they have not tried drill- no doubt and I have seen cases where
ing another well because she doesn’t the CBM work was not directly relat-
think it will solve the problem. Lau- ed,” said Thyne.
ridson is convinced Encana is at fault “The CBM process does disturb the
and that they and the government are status quo in terms of the aquifer in
withholding information. the area. While it can be argued that
“Encana and the government are water wells disturb the aquifer’s natu-
withholding information from us. So ral condition, CBM wells are produc-
without that information we can say, ing much more water and thus, creat-
‘you know what, there’s too much
doubt here’. But if they have got re-
ing much more disturbance.”
CBM drilling in the U.S has been Bulls-eye!
sults that they don’t want us to see criticised is because they are drilling The Strathmore Legion held the Alberta/Northwest Territories Command Dart Tournament Jan. 29.
for whatever reason, there’s nothing into a wet coal bed. After years of coming in as the runner up, Jim Crooks came in first, while a team from Grimshaw
we can do about that,” said Laurid- “When you drill into coal seam in came in second place. Over the weekend there were three 180 pins handed out, with two given
those circumstances, the coal seams away to our local players; Jim Crooks and Jeff Jones. Congratulations to all of the volunteers who
son. She said a neighbour is trying to
made the weekend the success it was. Shown here are Deputy District Commander Sylvia West-
collect the missing data through the are full of water. What they do is they
gard (l-r), Gary Pelland, Denise Crooks, Jim Crooks, Linda Ledingham, Diane Pelland and President
reviews. Because of the way the test- pump off the water first, so they have Jenny Schumann.
ing programs are set up through the large volumes of water that they need Photo Courtesy of Jenny Schumann
government, there are still no defini- to manage, and that has caused some
tive links to the issues with her wa-
ter well and Encana. Lauridson said
concerns about how they manage the
water in some of those U.S locations,” DUC’s Strathmore Committee celebrates 29 years
if something goes wrong at her oth- said Boras. Ducks Unlimited “We welcome anyone who would like
er property, there is still not enough Once you pump off the water, that’s to volunteer,” says Art Harris for the
background to make the connection what then allows the methane to If you love the outdoors and want to Strathmore Committee. “It’s a great op-
to the oil and gas company. They hold come off of those coal seams. have a fun, social evening while sup- portunity for people in the area to work
that information and it is not a gov- “In our Horseshoe Canyon wells, we porting a good cause, mark your cal- together to raise money for DUC’s con-
ernment requirement for them to pro- do not have water present in any real endars and buy your tickets because servation work here at home, and across
vide it to the landowner. substance at all. So what happens is Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC) Strath- Alberta.”
“As a landowner, if you’re in a prop- we drill the wells, we complete them more banquet is coming up June 4 at the Area banquets are put on to raise
erty and something goes wrong, you with nitrogen and then they flow. The Strathmore Civic Centre. money for DUC’s programs, and 80 cents
can’t prove it because oil and gas hold volume of water is very tiny. It’s often This is the 29th annual fundraising from every dollar raised goes directly to
the keys to that and they’re certainly less than the water we have been han- banquet for the Strathmore Chapter. habitat conservation and research. The
not going to prove themselves guilty,” dling and managing in the 50 years The Strathmore Chapter Committee, remaining money is spent on education
said Lauridson. we’ve been developing shallow gas.” made up of residents from Strathmore and raising more money to continue on-
“We take each and every concern... “To date Encana has not proved and Wheatland County area, has raised the-ground conservation work.
as an important issue and we have their activities were not a contributing a whopping $1,049,177 since 1983 for Generally at a banquet, attendees take
various (offices) internally to work factor to the contamination events re- DUC’s conservation of wetlands, wa- in a meal, bid on silent and live auction
through those situations,” said Kevin ported by several landowners in this terfowl and associated habitats to date. items, purchase raffle tickets for DUC
Beneteau, Hydrogeologist with En- area,” said Lauridson. There are currently 60 DUC projects merchandise, and learn about DUC’s
cana. He said Boxing Day of 2005 is “It is Encana’s opinion based on within a 50 km radius of Strathmore, work in their area. The entire event is
when Lauridson first contacted En- a selection of supporting evidence conserving over 28,585 acres of wet- put on by the local host chapter and
cana. Beneteau said they hired a third that they have had no impact on the land and upland habitat – 16,641 acres is graciously supported by many local
party consultant right away to assess quality of my water. It is my opinion, upland, and over 11,944 acres wetland businesses.
her water well, look at various energy based on a selection of supporting projects. So continue the tradition and secure
wells in the area and do an assess- evidence that their activities did have But as successful as the banquet is, yourself a ticket, donate to this success-
ment of the area. He said consulting an adverse impact on the quality of the committee is always looking for vol- ful event or signup to volunteer by call-
firm WorleyParsons Komex did the re- my water. It is a debate.” unteers to help out. ing Art Harris at 403-286-8931.
 February 11, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 11

FINANCIALWELLNESS
Will you be financially fit in 2011?
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Strathmore & area 24 HR. REAL ESTATE HOT LINE

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3 bdr, 2 1/2 baths, all
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sat., feb 12 & sun., feb 13 feature property - call robert & taMara call robert & taMara show home aVaIlable
$289,900

sold
12 - 3pm 119 fifth ave. $374,900!
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appliances! perfect for first time buyers or looking to
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• Comes fully furnished/ 4 BEDROOMS
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• Backs to walking
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$339,900! huGe Yard In asPen $379,900
Mls c3456605
Mls c3440756 $339,000 403-333-8411
Located in Aspen Creek on quiet cul-
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bright sunny walk out with potential for • Cathedral Ceilings and Large Windows 5 BEDROOMS
mother-in-law suite! Open concept
with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, in • Huge Yard and Deck...RV Parking 2 FIREPLACES
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$145,000
owner motIVated! $145,000
Stainless Appliances, Infloor Heat, Granite, Marble,
• 3 Bedroom Home 2 BEDROOMS
with Updates
Bamboo Flooring, Custom Cabinets, Skylight,
• 3 Lots with Garage Bungalow, 1450 sq ft, Heated Garage.... FRONTS ONTO
• 3 Vehicle Parking Plus RV $399,900.00 who could ask for more. PARK
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• Small Town...Big Benefits Call Debbie to view this property.
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sold
bonus to all! $364,900! $139,900 adult lIVInG
This awesome bungalow is a must see, neutral • 3 lots and Good Well $259,900 BACKS ONTO PARK
decor 2+1 bedrooms plus office 2 full baths • Commuting Distance 50+ with attached single 4 BEDROOMS
upgraded finished like new inside and out! to Calgary garage, lots of natural FULLY DEVELOPED
On large lot 60x120 and detached garage with • 2 or 3 Bedrooms and light, bungalow, walking
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$239,900

c/s
renoVated fullY deVeloPed uPGraded condo
$219,900! ed $169,900
ust 0
This awesome bungalow is a adj 90
19, NEW....
e Immaculate with
must see, neutral decor 2+1 pric
bedrooms plus office 2 full $1 2+1 bedrooms
DYNAMIC....
baths upgraded finished like now 2 full baths
new inside and out! On large
lot 60x120 and detached
fully finished lower level
Upgraded with maple
OPEN DESIGN.. Sheil Bassen
Mls c3442064 garage with extra parking at
back! Call for list!
hardwood WALKOUT 403-361-0390
Mls c3412616
call la shaun whY rent when feature property - call chantale call nonie
You can own reduced! now onlY $119,900 $720,000
$47,000! • 1,455 sq ft of living space! 5 ACRES
Show of owners pride. This home
is freshly painted throughout. • Newer appliances. HEATED SHOP
A pleasure to show! Bright and • 3 large bedrooms. CUSTOM BUILT
spacious, 2 bedroom, 2 baths,
• Lots of natural light.
Mls c3450472
fenced yard and parking pad
for 2! • Backs onto canal. HOME

call la shaun all on call robert & taMara Mls c3451768 call nonie
one floor condo
locatIon, locatIon, locatIon! $174,900
$154,900
adult lIVInG at It's fInest!
One level condo with • 4 acres with mountain views HARDWOODS
2 bedrooms, one bath.
• Minutes to Chestemere Top floor end unit with SW view PIE SHAPED Nicole Cordes
Open concept with
bright windows. • Gentle slope accomodates walkout 2 Bed 2 Bath and Den LOT- DETACHED 403-901-5855
5 appliances and
Mls c3430083 window coverings! • Services in and ready to hook up 2 Heated Parking Stalls • Solarium GARAGE
feature property - call la shaun feature property - call robert & taMara call ron call nonie
enormous lot $311,900

sold
ed
just 0
90
ad Partially remodelled two
73, 4 BEDROOMS
e
pric storey house
$3 Single detached garage
now Fully fenced FULLY FINISHED
Priced for sale - $149,000 PICTURE
Cal Ron Kaechele
403-934-1097 PERFECT
Mls c3440756 feature property - call ron call nonie
$219,000

sold
Perfect famIlY home, fullY Mls c3427986
deVeloPed,totallY uPGraded $399,900! 2 BEDROOMS
Tamara Desjardins
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and more. 3+2 bedrooms, 3 full baths in floor heat, • Walk-Up Basement with 9' Ceilings
high efficiency heating! Landscaped and fenced with • Huge Master Suite with Amazing Full En-Suite FRONT ATT
view of country side! Awesome family home! • Vaulted Ceilings/3 Bdrm/Tile/Hardwood... GARAGE
backs on to lake
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$214,900! Estates. Walk out to patio, large deck with
$217,900
Great buy, half duplex with $124,900
awesome floor plan! Bright and
spacious bilevel with 2 bedrooms, • 2 Bedroom + gas BBQ hookup. All appliances. ADULT LIVING
full bath, kitchen with dinette and
large living room! Basement is
Addition Fully developed basement with gas stove, 2 BEDROOM
• Large Lot on additional two bedrooms. Large family room.
wide open for you future plans,
with bright windows! Large fenced Crescent TITLED
back yard with shed and off street
• Easy access to Vacant - take fast possession 289,000
Mls c3459300 parking, room for that double
garage! Fast possession! Mls c3456429 Schools and Hospital Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097 PARKING

feature property - call sheila feature property - call robert & taMara call ron feature property - call nonie Debbie Enslen
27 acres
now $199,000! 403-852-5923
Raw land ready to develop
into country acreage.
Paved access. Gas revenue
Good building sites
Cal Ron Kaechele
Mls c3436129 403-934-1097

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$559,900 $179,000
new Year...new home $344,900
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Over 4000sq ft in total this Home has everything! Home with double
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5 Bedrooms, 3 baths, Huge Kitchen and eating • March Possession Available! Basement is finished.
area, seperate dining room, 2 family rooms, living • 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Needs some repair work
room, hardwood, infloor heat, airconditioning,
24x24 Garage Offers considered. DOUBLE ATT GARAGE - WALKOUT
triple car garage, security rollco blinds Cal Ron Kaechele
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• Amazing Kitchen and Many Upgrades 403-934-1097 FULLY DEVELOPED Nonie Hall
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AZTEC IS GIVING IT BACK!

A portion of the proceeds earned from each transaction by Aztec and our team of professionals
will be donated to local charities. A local Real Estate Company giving back to the community
"The Sign of experience" that has supported us throughout the years.

feature property - call ryan feature property - call lorna call lorna brand new feature property - call lorna

Chantale Hill $352,900

1420 sq ft
403-325-3860 bungalow,
3 bedrooms,
2 baths,
hardwoods

feature property - call lorna you may never see this again!
on the pond!
1400 SQFT Walkout Home. don't miss out! $399,000! Executive 1915 2 1/2 storey home. Multi color
Brazlian Cherry Hardwood Floors brand new bungalow hardwoods. 4 bedrooms on second floor. 2
bedrooms or bonus area on third. 12.4 treed
Dark Oak Cabinets. 1720 sq ft new bungalow.
Call Ryan for more information beautiful acres in park like setting. Irrigation,
403.875.1170 Maple throughout. Hardwoods. good well and so much to offer! $599,900

Ron Kaechele call shauna immaculate adult call lorna call lorna
living- $259,900 brand new
403-934-1097 4.22 bungalow
its all here! $349,900
Located in Parklane Place
Walking distance to acres $349,900
downtown. 1138 sq.ft.,
Pole shed. Over 1400 sq ft.
1 bedroom + den
40 gal well.
Loads of oak. 5 bdrms, 3 baths. View of the country.
Bright, spacious &
immaculate! 1/2 mile to pavement. Cambridge Glen location. Hardwoods.

feature property - call shauna feature property - call lorna call lorna $419,900 feature property - call lorna
4.77 acres near

c/s
Langdon.
1400 sq ft
bungalow. Double
& single garage.
Mountain views.
Paul Kautz
sellers bonus to new owner
403-875-4166 $137,500 call lorna hay horse
seller will pay six months of pad rental to lovers!
upgraded condo $169,900 help your move go easily! this beautiful $689,444 main floor lambert
Immaculate with 2+1 bedrooms 2006 home is a steal at that price! 9.65 acres. Minutes to
Langdon. 10 minutes to
$173,000
2 full baths, fully finished lower level 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, Calgary. Riding arena Large unit. Walk in shower.
open concept and backs onto park! with lighting. Great kitchen. South patio.
Upgraded with maple hardwood Perfect home to start the new year! 5 stall barn ++

call shauna call lorna call lorna call lorna

upgraded condo 67.09 just listed!
120 acres!
$195,000
3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths
acres $359,000
Raised bungalow.
Granite countertops, West of Strathmore.
glass tile backsplash Road to be Hiway frontage. Cultivated land. 1400 sq ft.
Ryan Kautz New flooring & plumbing fixtures constructed.
Surface rights income.
Hardwoods.
Located across from park Industrial Parcels. Hillview location.
403-875-1170
feature property - call shauna call lorna call lorna feature property - call lorna
46.56 brand new bungalow,
view of countryside
acres $351,900
2 large bedrooms, 2
Adjacent to full baths and over
Carseland. 1400 sq ft of
Subdivision potential development,
or great investment. upgrades throughout.
MLS C3450431

feature property - call lorna

home to be moved - $109,900 local established
Shauna Kenworthy 1440 sq.ft. mobile home
let us find you business! $125,000
403-934-5533 Built in 2006
3 bdrms, 2 full baths your dream home Great clientele. Excellent income.
12'x54' deck included Owner will train. Owner retiring.
call shauna feature property - call lorna call lorna
18.96 acres near strathmore
langdon $449,900
11.9 acres $288,000 $221,900

sold
Located off of Boundary
Road. Quiet cul-de-sac
Older home, barn &
Industrial rezoned west Great 3 Bdrm
Bilevel, Basement
garage
Fenced and cross fenced
of Strathmore Development, Green
Space at Rear.

feature property - call shauna call lorna feature property - call lorna
Tracy Larsen slashed!
$155,000 buy yourself
403-934-5533 Tons of friendly people! a home & business!
Guest Suite! Great second

sold
floor location! 3200 sq ft commercial building.
SW deck with views. Last use a pub.
Newly decorated. Living at rear. Priced at $269,900

feature property - call lorna call lorna 3.09 acres &

small shop just listed! gorgous
ranch estates $69,900 Irrigation for Garden 2 storey 1896 sq ft
Gated adult living community. Shop for your Hobby
3 bdrms, 2 full baths. Open concept.
Or just country Backs onto park. Great Hillview
living!!
Large deck to relax on. Slashed $185,000! location. $374,900.
Lorna Phibbs feature property - call shauna call lorna foreclosure call lorna
3.84 acres
403-874-7660 $241,900

sold
2500 sq ft
ranch estates! $92,900
sold
1200+ sq ft
bungalow, bungalow, trees,
Huge country kitchen. Backs on fully developed hot tub.
lower,
soccer field. Retire here! good condition
$509,000

call lorna call lorna call lorna

rockyford! secluded hillview
country charm - $369,900 $118,900 bungalow

sold
bilevel on
sold
3 acres south of Eagle Lake Foreclosure. 100 ft Walkout.

sold 3 acres
Immaculate bungalow (2 lots). Good Heated flooring.
3+1 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths condition bungalow. Green space.
Fenced & cross fenced for horses Lots of trees Fully dev. lower

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2nd & F inal P hase

AlMoSt SolD out

CloSEout • Colonial or Craftsman Elevations

• Two 4 piece Bathrooms

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 sports
february 11, 2011

times

Get a
chance
to try
ringette,
for free
Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter

Often times chil-

dren can watch a
sport and love it, but
once they sign up
to become a part of
a team, it maybe a
different story. The
Strathmore Minor
Ringette Association,
SMRA, is hosting
their annual ‘Come
Try Ringette’, which
will be taking place
on Feb. 18 at the
Family Centre. It’s a
free event that will
run from 4:30 p.m.
until 5:30 p.m., al-
The Laurie Ruppe lowing kids a chance
Memorial Ringette to play.
tournament saw teams “It’s just to promote
coming from all over the sport in kind of
to partake in the a fun way,” said Kris
three-day event. Hinz, a member of
Wendi Tashlikowich the SMRA board. She
Photos said if anyone is in-
terested in attending,
they can preregis-
ter with her or they
can show up at the
rink on the 18th and

Annual ringette tournament once again a success register. There is no

limit to how many
kids can come out
Shannon LeClair woman who was instrumental in the sport “Ironically, Laurie coached me when I and participate. All
Times Reporter of ringette in Strathmore. She held the po- was little and now I’m running this tourna- they need would be
sition of vice-president on the SMRA board ment that’s in memorial of her, so it kind of a helmet, skates and
The annual Laurie Ruppe Memorial tour- for two years. She had a true passion for came full circle,” said Proust. mitts. The SMRA are
nament put on by the Strathmore Minor the game, and played on the women’s team “We had such a fantastic response to going to try to have
Ringette Association, SMRA, took place for 10 years. our tournament that I actually had to pull enough sticks there,
from Feb. 4 to 6. “She used to coach her daughter in rin- names out of a hat kind of deal because we but if a child already
Kim Proust, coordinator, said there have gette and she also used to play ringette, so had so many people apply.” has their own they
been mini tournaments for the past few that’s how it came about to have a Laurie Proust said it was a spectacular weekend, are welcome to bring
years, but this is only the second year they Ruppe Memorial,” said Proust. and they hosted 19 teams plus nine home it with them. Hinz
have had a tournament with all of the divi- She was always very competitive and teams. said the hope is that
sions. showed good sportsmanship both on and “I would like to thank Tami Lemoine and if kids come out and
“Laurie Ruppe was a member of our com- off the ice. Ruppe’s mom and dad were in all of the volunteers for the weekend, this enjoy the game, they
munity, she participated in lots of sports attendance and have come out every year weekend definitely would not have taken may register for next
and events in Strathmore,” said Proust. to watch some of the games. Proust said place without all of the spectacular volun- year. To preregister
Ruppe passed away in 1996 following Ruppe is sadly missed by the community, teers which were too many to name,” said call Kris Hinz at 403-
an accicent. Laurie Ruppe was an amazing but will be remembered forever. Proust. 934-2709.

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All-Stars shine Basketball fans had a chance to get their fill last week as many team played throughout the week. A majority of the games from
The three Wheatland AA teams took part in the South Central Alberta the week took place on Feb. 3.
Hockey League All-Star game Jan. 16 in Red Deer. Forwards Kody Ham- Shannon LeClair Photos
mond and Sarah Lecavalier and defenceman Matt Halkovic represented
the Wheatland Braves AA peewee team. The Wheatland Warriors ban-
tam team was represented by forwards Cody Willis and Shane Fraser, Strathmore basketball teams keeping busy
defenceman Jack Vergouwen and goalie, Reid Muenchrath. Forwards
Shannon LeClair Jr A boys
Cody Burndred and Justin Fraser and defenceman Zach Wittenburg
represented the Wheatland Chiefs midget team. Shown here are; Reid Times Reporter “We had a lot of guys contribute to the final
Muenchrath (back row, l-r), Justin Fraser, Zack Wittenburg, Jack Vergou- score with leading scorers being Michael Pringle,
wen, Cody Willis, Cody Burndred, Sarah Lecavalier (front row, l-r), Shane It was a busy day for Holy Cross Collegiate, William Francis, and Alex Kristensen,” said Holy
Fraser, Kody Hammond and Matt Halkovic. HCC, and Crowther Memorial Junior High, CMJH, Cross coach Jenni Annicchiarico.
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Muenchrath basketball teams on Feb. 3, with numerous games “It was a great game and the boys played with
taking place. a lot of intensity. It was great to see the spread of
scoring, and all players contributed to the win.”
Jr A girls She said the team would continue to work on
The Holy Cross Jr. girls were at CMJH, playing their ability to compete against different kinds of
against the Cougars. CMJH won the game 36-23. offenses.
Coach Scott Koller said he thinks his team played “It is improving, but we are also working on
well, but took too many fouls. HCC coach Laurie having all players contribute to the scoring in-
Bratt said they had some nerves to get rid of, and stead of having only two or three guys leading
the girls were a bit uptight with the point guard the way. The boys are working well together and
gone on vacation. we are really starting to peak at the right time.”
“I told the girls it’s just exhibition and next The team is undefeated in the league right now,
Thursday when we play them again, we will be as is Siksika.
more prepared,” said Bratt. “We play Siksika in a few weeks and it should
“We missed a lot of easy shots that we usually be a great game,” said Annicchiarico.
make, but the girls did well, rebounding offen-
sively and on the defensive side. As the game JV boys & girls
progressed we stopped their inside game and The JV girls and boys teams both played at the
made them shoot from outside where they had HCC gym on Feb. 3. The girls right now are at
some trouble.” four wins, one loss and are second in the league.
The boys played the Spartans from Strathcona
Jr B Girls Tweedsmuir, near Okotoks.
Following the Jr A team was the Jr B girls team “I think our game went well. I think we need to
hosting Holy Cross at CMJH work on playing for a full 40 minutes, not taking
“It was an exciting and close game. Both teams any minutes off, moving our feet on defense and
Kings earn split played well, and the fans seemed to really en-
joy the action,” said Holy Cross Jr B coach Jenn
limiting our fouls, and passing out of defensive
pressure rather than trying to dribble out of it,
After a hard-fought 2-1 loss to the Three Hills Thrashers the night before, Yersh. which limits turnovers,” said Holy Cross coach
the Wheatland Kings defeated the Coaldale Copperhead 4-3 at the Strath- She said the team could practice on getting Michael Annicchiarico.
more Family Centre on more rebounds, both on offense and defense. She The star player for the boys was point guard

Curbrelan
Feb. 5. The Kings next said the girls did their best and worked together Evan Fullerton, who scored 31 points and led the
home game is Feb. 12, team, especially in the fourth quarter, said Annic-
as a team. The next game for the team will be
8 p.m., when they host
Feb. 11 in Bassano. chiarico.
the High River Flyers.
building in Hillview estates Over at the HCC gym there were more games The JV HCC boys team is currently undefeated

403-934-3005
Doug Taylor Photo going on, this time with the boys teams playing. in the league, sitting at 5-0.

Strathmore'S 1St annual

Pet Expo
Curbrelan enterprises
StoreFront Student-of-the-Month
This program, sponsored by Theo Timmer Strathmore
archery club
of Curbrelan Enterprises, provides a $100.00 award
for the Strathmore Storefront Student-of-the-Month.
We sincerely thank Mr. Timmer for making this Quality Dog Grooming and Tail Waggers Dog Walking; along with
contribution to our school.
The faith of community is important to all students.
our proud sponsors, The Strathmore Times, The Animal Care
The Curbrelan Enterprises
Centre of Strathmore, The Newsy Neighbour and Strathmore
Strathmore StoreFront the Strathmore archery club Economy Taxi are pleased to present Strathmores First Annual Pet
Student-of-the-Month is
indoor range iS open
Expo. On Saturday April 30 we are inviting everyone to come and
Robyn Braunwarth check us out. From 10-3pm you will be able to watch agility
Robyn has completed several training at it’s finest, meet groomers, pick up some organic dog
courses. She is appreciated by
staff and students for her
open every monday from 6 - 9 pm. treats, meet our local By Law enforcers . On hand will be the ARF
courteous and helpful demeanor. foundation with information on how to adopt a dog and available
Her attendance and work ethic set dogs for adoption. If a real dog or cat isn’t in the forecast for you
a great example for her peers. The indoor range will run from the 3rd until and your family you can build a cat or dog stuffed animal, pick out
This award will go towards the the end of April. Free trail and lessons for it’s clothes and you can take that home to enjoy. The goal of the
purchase of clothing. Pet Expo is to raise awareness in our community of the many pet
a period of time as well as club equpment services located right here in Strathmore and the surrounding
Congratulations Robyn. provided. All ages are welcome area. You don’t have to travel far to get all of your pets needs met.
to come out and participate.
If you are interested in getting involved with this event, either
For any questions or concerns please contact: as a vendor, volunteer, questions about the event, or for donations
for our door prizes please contact either Melissa David at
Anyone wishing to get involved to help students Steven 403-901-3154 403-923-8983 or Melissa Crispin-Piche at 403-901-5469.

times
reconnect with the community, please contact the We look forward to seeing you in April!
Strathmore StoreFront School. Kevin 403-901-5446
strathmore
CHooSe Honour
 February 11, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 17

Bison look to tightening the D

Mario Prusina “If (we change our system), we’re ad-
Times Editor mitting we don’t have the capability or
the personnel to play the game the way
Despite being one win away from it’s supposed to be played – well, we do. After losing 5-4 to the
clinching third place in the South Di- “I’m not backing off that. It isn’t hap- Calgary Buffaloes on
vision of the Alberta Midget Hockey pening.” Feb. 3 at the Acadia
League, there is one glaring statistic Shockey believes that his squad can Recreation Centre, the
UFA Bisons defeated
that might be a cause for concern for play a solid defensive game without us-
the Grande Prairie
the UFA Bisons heading into the post ing the dreaded neutral zone trap. Storm 7-1 and tied the
season. “Could we get a goal scored against Leduc Oil Kings 4-4
The local triple-A midget team has al- us that costs us the season?” asked in their two weekend
lowed the second most goals-against in Shockey. “Maybe we do. But you know games.
the division, allowing 114 goals, right what, it’s because somebody didn’t win Mario Prusina Photo
behind the Medicine Hat Tigers, who a battle. If that’s what it comes down to,
have allowed 137. that’s what it comes down to. not surrender. with a 4-4 tie versus the Leduc Oil Kings
However, the coaching staff is com- “When we play our game and we play Luke Philp scored a goal and an assist on Feb. 6. Ruzesky and Carson McCor-
fortable with their team defence, espe- hard, we win. When we play it lackadai- to pace the Bisons offence, while Con- mick each scored a goal and an assist,
cially when you take into consideration sical, the game is out there and we’re nor Chartier, Sam McKechnie and Torrin while Chartier and McKechnie each
the club has scored the second most exposed.” White also tallied. added a goal.
goals for in the league. The Bisons were busy this past week- The Bisons offence exploded two- “At the end of the day, we like the way
“People can say what they want about end, playing three games in four days. It days later in Grande Prairie, as Chart- our hockey team plays,” said Shockey.
our goals-against,” said head coach Par- started off with a matinee game versus ier and Philp each scored twice in a “You look at our puck movement, the
ry Shockey. “If you look at some of the the Calgary Buffaloes on Feb. 3 in Cal- 7-1 romp over the Storm. White added things we do – the creativeness that the
goals, it’s about maturity. gary, the rescheduled contest from the a goal and two assists, while linemate guys are allowed to play within – we let
“People say ‘well maybe you should Jan. 8 snowstorm. Sam Johnson registered a goal and an them play.”
change the way you (play).’ I’m not Despite outplaying the Buffaloes, es- assist. Simon Philp also tallied for the The Bisons will now close out the
changing the way we play defence. This pecially in the second period, the Bi- herd, while McKechnie and Kirby Ruz- regular season with a road game in
is the way you play defence – this is the sons fell 5-4. A pair of goals six seconds esky each added a pair of helpers. Lethbridge on Feb. 13. Game time is 2
way you win hockey games. apart gave the Buffs a lead they would The Bisons capped of the road-trip p.m.

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The Lady Melters earn silver

Spartans just medal at home tourney
Keith Reynolds Red Deer was the opposi-
getting started Ice Melters tion Saturday morning in what
turned out to be the game of
The Ice Melters held their the day. This game was a clas-
Jenna Campbell
annual tournament over the sic with both teams bringing
Times Junior Reporter
weekend with teams from La- their “ A “ game to the rink.
combe, Red Deer and Rocky- Red Deer broke a 5-5 tie with
As league finals are approach- The Strathmore Ice Melters claimed the silver medal from their home tourna-
ford in the petite division. 2:46 left and held on for the
ing, the Strathmore High School ment this past weekend. Members of the silver medal winning team are Tanya
Strathmore opened Friday win.
senior girls basketball team hope Shpyth, Cassidy Hinz, Ann Sauve, Becky Driver, Kaylin Larson, Rachel Mccol-
afternoon against Lacombe in Saturday afternoon was a lister, Jemma Warrack, Kayley Bingham, Erin Reynolds, Martina Vergouwen, Ta-
that this will not signify the season
what turned out to be a high date with Rockyford, a game tum Wathen, Laura Taplin, Ashley LaCavalier, Holland Kelly and Brianna Olson.
to be coming to an end. Rather,
scoring affair. The Ice Melters they needed to win to ad- Photo courtesy of Darren Hinz
the girls are focusing on succeed-
jumped out to a 6-2 lead after vance, against a team they
ing in Zones, which are being held
the first period and went on hadn’t beaten this year. As ond saw the Ice Melters break in round robin play and were
in Olds, March 9-12 and ultimate-
to a 9-5 victory. The win built usual the game was very close, through for a 6-3 win a birth not about to let the gold med-
ly advancing on to Provincials in
some needed confidence for tied 3-3 after the first period. in the big game on Sunday. al get away. They skated to a
Chestermere, March 16-19.
the rest of the tourney. Relentless pressure in the sec- Red Deer was undefeated 7-1 win over the Ice Melters.
This past week, the Lady Spar-
tans kick-started off the month of
February with two strong home
games. The first was played on Ice take silver medal
Jan. 31 against Foothills Compos-
Tami LeMoine to Standard to face their
ite from Okotoks. The girls pulled
Strathmore Electric Ice toughest opposition, the
through to win with a final score
of 62-53. The second game was
The Strathmore Elec-
Medicine Hat Intensity.
Strathmore was feisty Hard-
played on Feb. 2, against Oilfields
from Black Diamond. SHS ended tric Ice celebrated this and fierce and gave the fought
past weekend with a sil- top team in the province
up winning the game with a tight
ver medal finish in their a run for their money. weekend
score of 53-51.
home tournament. The Unfortunately, guts and Tracy Clyne
These recent victories in league
weeks leading up to the determination were not Strathmore
have helped boost the team’s con-
tournament had been quite enough as the very Blazers
fidence, having five out of possible
filled with practices, large and physical Medi-
six points in league. However, this
cancelled games, and an cine Hat team gradually Congratula-
does not have everyone convinced.
enthusiastic impromptu wore the girls out. Bat- tions to the
“I think they’re not the teams
game against the Junior tered, bruised but with Strathmore Mi-
we’re after. We can’t let these wins
Black Ice team. their heads held high nor Ringette
let us think that we can beat any
The tournament start- the Electric Ice finished The Strathmore Electric Ice won the silver medal at the Strathmore Associatiion
team,” said team player Megan
ed with a huge win the game with an 8-3 Laurie Morton Ruppe Memorial Tournament Feb. 4-6. The mem- who hosted a
Bradley. bers of the winning squad are; Rhiece Cordes (back row, l-r-), Gabi
against the NW Calgary loss. very success-
“If we don’t work hard, we’re LeMoine, Taylor Shpyth, Hannah Olson, Karly Larson, Payge Bratt,
Octane. This was a team Tournaments are a ful tourna-
not going to win the banner. If we Meghanne Uptigrove (front, l-r), Morgan Elder, Brooke “Wally”
that had always provid- funny thing and with ment this past
don’t focus and realize how much McKenzie, Shae Lane, Katie Edelmann and Darcie Weir
ed the Ice with challeng- only one win, Strath- weekend. The
of an effort it really is and that it’s Photo courtesy of Tami LaMoine
es, however, on this day more figured they were Strathmore
not just a walk in the park, then
the game belonged from out of the finals but a Blazers Tween
our team won’t win,” said Bradley. was unable to respond The Electric Ice are
start to finish to Strath- three way tie for sec- B team played
The Lady Spartans will play to a vigorous attack by Brooke McKenzie, Mor-
more. The final result of ond place ended up three very hard
their next league game on Feb. 9, the Medicine Hat team. gan Elder (the birthday
7-0 for Strathmore was a with Strathmore having fought games.
against HTA in Okotoks. The high- Penalties cost the Ice girl), Rhiece Cordes,
huge boost to the team the best goals for and The girls gave
ly anticipated final league game of and the other team was Taylor Shpyth, Shae
and provided Brooke against average and so it their all and
the regular season will be against quick to take advantage. Lane, Payge Bratt,
“Wally” McKenzie with earned a place in the ended up with
Highwood, in High River. The final score was 8-3. Meghanne Uptigrove,
her first shut-out of the gold medal game on two ties and
With league finals drawing near, The scoreboard does Karly Larson, Hannah
season. Sunday. one loss for
the girls feel they have a more not reflect the quality Olson, Gabi LeMoine,
Saturday, the Electric The gold medal the weekend.
focused direction and a desire to of play in a game. The Darcie Weir, Katie Edel-
Ice faced the Sherwood game! At home! The Even though a
succeed in zones, with the hopes Electric Ice played some mann and their fantastic
Park Kaos. The game girls were pumped! A medal was not
to carry on to Provincials. In order of the best games of coaches, Rhonda Olson,
was completely even chance for a do-over won, these girls
to achieve these goals, Coach Dion their lives and treated Jackie Weir, Lana Lane
with goals trading back against Medicine Hat! showed the
Galandy thinks that the team needs their families, fans and and Rina Hempel.
and forth until ultimate- Strathmore came out true meaning
to become mentally stronger. coaches to a wonder- Next weekend the
ly the clock ran out and fast and scored first. It of team work
“We’ve become more focused ful, inspiring, cheer Electric Ice begin the
Sherwood Park was able was back and forth for and determina-
on what we want to do. We’ve had your heart out, weekend journey to Provincials
to score the winning the first period. Unfor- tion in playing
the same goals all along, but now of ringette. Thank you with their zone two
goal. tunately, the adrenaline the game they
they’ve become more focused,” girls. We are so proud of playoffs against the
Later that afternoon ran out in the second love.
said Galandy. you. Airdrie Sting.
the Electric Ice travelled period and Strathmore
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 February 11, 2011 • Strathmore Times • Page 19

Ice Creams finish tournament times

classifieds
2-1 record Obituaries
memoriams
Mel Boschee Ice Creams sitting 2-0 were meeting In loving memory of
Novice Ice Creamers up with the Red Deer Rush also sitting
2-0. There was team jitters in the dress-
McKimmie, ED SAGE
The Ice Creams attended the Laurie ing room but Coach Lana, Coach Vince Roberta Lee “Bobbi” February 14, 2010
Ruppe Memorial Ringette Tournament and Coach Guy handed out the jobs to (nee Orlesky)
Gone are the days we used to share
in Strathmore this weekend and what the girls and the girls were ready to But in our hearts you’re always there
take on the Rush. The girls were pass- Bobbi passed away on
a fantastic weekend it was. The Ice Never more than a thought away
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Creams came up against some pretty ing and stick checking like crazy. The Loved and remembered every day.
hard teams but were able to finish the game was a nail bitter and very excit- at the Strathmore Hospital surrounded by her
weekend with a 2-1 record. ing to watch but the Ice Creams fell to family. She was born in Winnipeg on May 20, Dearly missed and remembered with love,
the Rush 9-5. 1939. Bobbi is survived by four daughters Doug and Shirley,
Friday seen the Ice Creams take on
and one son; Dawn (Kevin) of Salmon Arm, Ryan and Kristi, Jared, Adam and Megan
the Beaumont Cheetas. The Ice Creams Our Strathmore goals over the week-
were ready to roll. The girls played end were scored by Brooklyn Reinhart, Cindy (Greg) of Lake Country, Evelyn (Dennis)
hard. There was Stick Checking, Pass- Payton Jensen, Jaidyn Eitzen, Shelby of Strathmore, Patti (Rick) of Calgary, Jim
ing and all out perseverance. It all paid Lane, Emily Bailie, Abby Hilton, Day- (Wendy) of Strathmore. She is also survived
off as the girls were starting their tour- len Wathen, Ainsley Olson. Our goal by two brothers Phil and Rick, and eleven
nament with a 6-3 win. Saturday morn- scorers could not have done it with- grandchildren. Bobbi was predeceased
ing brought the Ice Creams back to the out our supporting defensive/forward by her husband Jim McKimmie, her first
rink to take on their home town rivals, Ice Creamers, Cayley Boschee, Abbey husband William Elliott, parents Nestor and WE’RE
the Strathmore Ice Divas. The coaches Bratt, Jaden Tashlikowich, McKenna Marie, and sisters Pat and Marie. Bobbi was ALL
gave each of our girls a job to do out
on the ice and when the Ice Creams hit
Blades, Meghan Munchrath. Jaden and
McKenna you were both super star
raised in Stony Mountain, Manitoba and EARS
moved to Calgary in 1970. She spent many
the ice they were ready to show their goalies. It was a great weekend and the years working in management at the Alberta
stuff and do their job. girls had a lot of smiles and even more Questions?
Liquor Control Board. After retiring from the Comments?
The executions from the Ice Creams fun but most of all they played hard. ALCB, Bobbi moved to Strathmore where Story Ideas?
was second to none and the Ice Creams Come out a watch the excitement and Let us know
she made many friends through volunteering
left the rink with a 8-4 victory. The final cheer out Ice Creams on Saturday, Feb how we're
and working at the Bakery. She was an
game on Saturday was a nail biter. The 12 at 3:15 p.m. doing.
avid reader and loved to cook and spend
time with her family. Bobbi will be fondly Your opinion is something

Strathmore
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We made a list of clin-
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arrangements. 403-934-5666.
hockey
have such as penning,
goat-tying, barrel rac- public speaking clinic either a fruit or dessert.
Moench, Violet Lillian ThAnk you
Violet was born in Hanna, Alberta on On behave of Strathmore Minor Hockey, I would
ing and a Gord Searle was held on Feb. 8 at For the people who like to thanks everyone who came out and made the
clinic. The members are the Strathmore High go on District public September 7, 1933. She grew up in the
second annual bigger and better. A Big thanks to all
supposed to come back School at 6:30 p.m. Our speaking, it will be on Garden Plain and Hanna area. After marrying the minor hockey teams for their wonderful silent
with information for the public speaking compe- Mar. 12. Guy Moench, they moved for work to Rose auction donations. I would also like to recognize
next meeting. tition night will be held Our riding lessons Town, Saskatchewan, Dawson Creek, Stacey Wilson and Crystal Stevens of Bangles for
A reminder for the on Feb. 15. Members will hopefully start in BC, Calgary, Alberta, and finally settled in selling tickets and accepting auction items.
members that are at- are asked to be at the April - along with the Carseland in 1979. Violet enjoyed puzzles, To Tari and Dean Cockx Of TD Drilling Inc. thank you
tending the Curling Dis- Strathmore High School warm spring weather! crosswords, watching television, playing for letting me use your office to host all the auction
trict Fun day - it will be at 5:30 p.m. and we will Our next meeting will items. I would also like to acknowledge Michelle
Scrabble, and talking on the phone. She
on Feb. 24. start at 6 p.m. Members be on Mar. 11 at the En- Bishop, Stacey Wilson and Karla Hammond for all
loved flowers, gardening, bird watching, and their help. To the Minor Hockey Board, thanks for
Marlene Palsson’s are supposed to bring Cana Building. visiting with company. Violet is survived by allowing me to plan this event again.
her children Darlene, Dixie, Randy, Glenn, LaRue Catering the meal was amazing again,

Crowfoot Garry, Todd, and Darcy; grandchildren Cindy,

Janey, Micheal, Corene, Nicole, Lisa, Robyn,
Josh Kiemele and Jen, to the greatest bar tenders.
Check out Josh’s Lounge in Calgary “Local 390”
on North Mount Drive.
volunteers Carrie, Collin, Darren, and Bryndal; eleven
great grandchildren; sisters Stella (Abuary)
Without the help of our corporate sponsors the
evening wouldn’t have been such a success.
thank you! Ing, and Joyce “Buddy” Shaffer; as well as
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Please remember the following companies:
B & P Cycle - Calgary, Calgary Flames, Jeremy
She was predeceased by her parents Jane Goertz Photography, Ribbitz, Lammles’s, Canadian
Shaylene Magwood Unsworth and Samuel Harding; and one Tire - Strathmore, Sharp Shop - Strathmore, Red
Crowfoot Multi 4-H Club granddaughter, Talia Rae. A memorial service Carrot, Ripperz, Animal Care Services - Strathmore,
will be held on Monday, February 14, 2011 at Play n Trade - Strathmore, Prairie Saddlery, Tammy
Another fun month for Members of the Crowfoot Multi 4-H Club volunteered their time to Dallas, Stu James, Mark Bishop, Nancy Strath, Home
help take down the Celebration of Lights Christmas displays on Jan. Lord of All Lutheran Church (Strathmore) at
our 4-H members. Our Hardware - Strathmore, Strathmore Minor Hockey,
23. 1:00 p.m. If desired, donations may be made Bangles, Grateful Grape - Strathmore, Global Training
sewing gals are doing Photo Courtesy of Crowfoot Multi 4-H Club directly to the Alberta Lung Association (P.O. - Strathmore, Strathmore Florist, Pure Country Meats,
great with some work-
ing hard on their quilts, Box 4700, Station South, Edmonton, AB, T6E Wheatland Kings, Strathmore Travel Lodge, Heather
fun. Last workshop they ing down the tent could
9Z9). To send condolences please visit www. Clayton, Frank Windsor from the Scotia Bank McLeod
another making a purse, seemed to be having al- have proved to be a You-
wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. WHEATLAND branch - Strathmore Times.
several making pyjamas, most too much fun see- tube moment or two. Bob Hope to see you everyone at the third annual
another doing a lot in or- ing who could pop the and Rosemary Comstock FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of
“Toast To Hockey”
der to spruce up a bed- most balloons. They are made sure that the hot arrangements. 403-934-5666.
Michelle Lalonde
room and one even mak- planning on making arm chocolate and donuts
ing a formal dress. We guards soon of which will were delivered right on
are planning on having be a project they can use time. Archery has a work-
a sleepover of which has for a long time. On Feb. shop on Feb. 17 at the

Bridal
become a yearly activity - 23 we had an excellent Lammles building.
on Feb. 4-5 at the Crow- turnout volunteering to Dog agility has a work-
foot Hall. take down the Christmas shop on Feb. 14, also at For information or to book

Guide
We are fortunate Lights at the Ag Grounds. the Lammles building. your ad please call
enough to have many of We had parents pitch in Our last general meeting
the mom’s join in on the and do a fantastic job was held on Feb. 7 at 6:30 Rose 403.934.5589
fun. It is not all work, but and an added bonus was p.m. at the Crowfoot Hall.
2011 rose@strathmoretimes.com
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play and some good food. we even had three dads Remember to have a topic
The archery member’s are of whom did work not for your speech prepared STRATHMORE
also having a tonne of many would dare try. Tak- for the next meeting.
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Lorraine
1933 - 2011
I heard the
bluebIrds sIng
Hod Pharis

I met a girl out in the hills

Who gave my lonely heart a thrill,
Her beauty seemed just like a breath of spring;
And when I looked into her eyes
I thought of bluest summer skies
And when I held her hand in mine
I heard the bluebirds sing.
They sang of wond’ring,
Wond’ring if he loves her,
Will she marry, marry if he asks her,
Will her heart beat,
Heart beat true for him forevermore;
And when she’s lonely, lonely, is he near her,
When there’s sadness, sadness, will he cheer her,
Will they always, always be together
Until in death they part.

“With my
dearest
Sybil”
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gardening on a plot behind the church.
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Custom feedlot & farming tant required for Strath-
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tions to chris@accufarm.ca. etc. The position responds to member inquiries on all branch products and
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services.
attitude a must. High school Experienced parts per-
housekeeping diploma an asset. son for busy heavy duty The ideal candidate must exhibit:
Must have experience, up to $13.00/hour. vehicle repair shop in Strath- • a positive attitude
more. Fax resume to 403- • a desire to help people
Please submit resume to Send resumes to: • excellent communication skills
901-1531.
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or fax(403) 901-0016 or Box 2409, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3
propriate staff and have a desire to grow within a professional environment.
call (403) 901-0000 ext 502. Fax (403) 934-6133 Proficiency with computers is necessary; experience in the service industry
is an asset. A minimum of one year post-secondary education, preferably in
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If you share our passion for quality at every level – in reclamation and Web site: www.chinookcu.com
the work we do, in the products we sell, and the people construction Closing Date: Until filled
company is currently We thank all applicants for their interest and will be in contact if we can offer
we work with – then Viterra is the place for you. looking for drivers. an interview.
Local work
New equipment You can find more about our organization at www.chinookcu.com.
Requirements:
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Quality ingredients start
Flexibility
penny@cattleland.ca
fax 403-934-4594
with quality people.
Seasonal Operations Staff
Calgary Permanent
Positions
Viterra is currently looking for temporary (summer) staff for our facility operations. available at large
Main priority for this role will be transportation of product around the greater Calgary area. farm/feedlot in the
Regular and ongoing direct contact with customers in the delivery of high-quality service is vital Strathmore area.
to this role.
Positions include:
Ideal candidates must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence. Agricultural experience (farm supplies) and a Class 1 driver
Class 3 driver’s licence would be considered assets. Applicants must be physically capable of handling - haul cattle,
heavy product on a regular basis. grain and fert.
Tracking number 1250. Irrigation
Viterra offers a competitive salary, employee share purchase and benefits plan. Manager
- look after pivots.
For more information and to apply, please visit Viterra.ca. The closing date for applications is
February 11, 2011. Farm equip.
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Viterra is an exciting, growing, and dynamic global company that provides premium laging and combining.
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Together, we seek to fulfill the nutritional needs of people everywhere. Operator/labour
Wages neg, benefits.
Visit viterra.ca penny@cattleland.ca
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CHINOOK III. 2 BDRM. $900/ House for Rent, available House for rent, downtown One Bdrm bachelor suite.
1381 sq ft Bungalow mo. DD required. Heat & water
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