APRIL 1, 2016

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STRATHMORE

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VOLUME 8 ISSUE 14

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After months of deliberate discussions, community input,

and a 60-day stalemate, town council found themselves divided
over a much-anticipated decision, resulting in a split vote, and
thus defeating the motion to prepare a bylaw to designate the
St. Michaels and All Angels Church and its property a historic
site.
Strathmores local politicians met on March 23 for a special
council meeting to vote on the matter, over 60 days since a 120day freeze was placed on the church and property preventing
any alterations to the area on Jan. 13.
Mayor Michael Ell, Councillor Denise Peterson, and Councillor Brad Walls spoke in favour of the designation; however,
with Councillor Bob Sobol, Councillor Pat Fule, and Councillor
Steve Grajczyk voting in opposition of the recommendation,
the vote was lost.
After much wrestling and emotion in my mind and talking to many people, not only my fellow councillors, but many
people amongst the community, I come to the conclusion that
there are too many unknowns in this whole issue and I know
some of us will get shot no matter which way we make a decision, said Councillor Steve Grajczyk.
I just couldnt support it for the simple reason that not only
is there a great cost, and thank you to the historical society
for doing such great work, but after everything is purchased,
nobody is giving me any facts on how much repairs are going
to be to the church.
The Western District Historical Society had approached council in early January with a Statement of Significance, which
was passed by council along with the 120-day freeze to ensure
enough time to advertise a notice of intention, garner public
input, and hold an open house on March 1, to determine the
public support for the possible bylaw to designate the property
a Municipal Historic Site. The intention by the historical society
was to preserve the 106-year-old St. Michaels and All Angels
Anglican Church, which requires extensive repairs, yet the actions received opposition from the parishioners of the Anglican
church, and a developer who had an accepted offer on the
six lots who were left at an impasse throughout the minimum
required 60-day freeze. As a result the Anglican parish was unable to access the funds needed for a new church building.
The historical society had been offered to purchase the
church building in the past for $1 with terms that it would be
moved off the land, yet hoped to present an offer to purchase
the land. However, the society was unable to provide a written
offer or outbid the developer with a hasty timeframe.
Therefore, the society approached council as moving the
building would no longer qualify the building to be eligible
for provincial government funding. During the special council
meeting, council heard from the towns legal representation
Susan Trylinski, and listened to nine letters in opposition and
five letter in favour of the designation. A total of 119 signatures
were also collected on a petition against the designation, while
104 residents took a survey by the Western Historical Society
on the preservation of Strathmores History.
Continued on Page 7

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two people killed in a
vehicle collision over
the weekend.

Langdon unites after loss of life

MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor

With the ascension of hundreds of
vibrant balloons into the sky, Langdon
residents stood in silence, hugging,
crying, and reflecting on the loss of one
of their own Quinton Peplinski, who
lost his life suddenly in a vehicle collision over the weekend.
The Langdon native and a 28-year-old
Langdon woman, whose identity has
not yet been released, passed away as
a result of the accident, while two other
individuals were taken to the hospital
by air and ground with injuries.
The news of the 19-year-olds passing
pulled at the heartstrings of the community, which suffered the loss of two
other young men over the last couple
years due to vehicle collisions. The
community has since rallied together
in support of the victims families, setting up donation boxes, organizing a
freezer to collect meals, and setting up
a GoFundMe page.
Smaller communities pull together
quickly because everybody knows everybody, said Louise Jefferies, general
manager of the Prairie Grounds Coffee
House in Langdon.

Theres always a connection throughout. The coffee house has always been
a real meeting place for the community
and people feel comfortable and safe
there. We help in any way we can with
the community and the community as
a whole is the same way. Thats the way
it works all the time.
The Prairie Grounds Coffee House
is among the Langdon businesses collecting donations and offering up their
space as a drop-off location. Several
doors down, the Oku Damashi Martial Arts studio also organized a deep
freezer to gather meals for the families. Many staff members at the coffee
house were friends with Peplinski, and
while Lana Ogston, barista at the coffee
house, didnt know him personally, she
was only a year ahead of him in school.
Having seen Langdon come together in
similar situations, she wasnt surprised
at the communitys efforts to help.
Thats what Landon does as a community, Ogston said. I think it just
grows the community feeling and especially in Langdon I dont think its
something that people really think
about, its just what people do. When
something happens the community just
comes together right away, and weve

Miriam Ostermann
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seen that time and time again.

Peplinski attended Langdon Middle
School, graduated from Chestermere
High School, and played AA hockey in
Strathmore. Many of his friends, peers,
and teammates gathered at the Langdon Field House parking lot with balloons in hand, comforting each other
and remembering their friend. Also in
attendance was one of Peplinskis closest friends and long-time teammate
Kyle Rosolowski.
Ive known him for a while, weve
been playing hockey for seven years
and he was caring, kind, always fun to
be around, just a great guy, he said.
Its good that everybody is there and
the family has everybodys support. I
just shows the impact he had on everybody in the community.
The balloon release took place on
March 29, where a song was played in
his memory before those gathered released their balloons and stood in silence to honour Quinton Peplinski.
The collision occurred at approximately 7:14 a.m. on March 26, on
Highway 797, two kilometers south of
Highway 1. Strathmore RCMP with the
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TOWN OF STRATHMORE

NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

The following application(s) for development have been approved by the Town
of Strathmore, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board:
Application:
Civic Address:
Legal Description:
Development:

The next regular

Council Meeting
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5 Maplewood Estates
Lot 5, Block 6, Plan 7911019
Rear yard setback variance, 1.1 meters

The files as noted above can be viewed at the Town Office during regular business
hours. The permit will be issued following the lapse of the appeal period.
Any person wishing to appeal this decision must submit their appeal no later than
4:30 pm on April 15, 2016. Appeals must be in writing, accompanied by the $100.00
fee and submitted to the Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board,
Town of Strathmore, 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore AB T1P 1J1.
Date of Publication:
April 1, 2016

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4(c) No person shall allow:
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any one hundred and sixty-eight (168) hour period;
(ii) a Commercial Vehicle of gross weight exceeding five thousand five hundred
(5500) kilograms to be parked in a yard in a residential district for longer than twenty
four (24) hours to load or unload the same;
(iii) a motor vehicle, Commercial Vehicle, or Recreational Vehicle to be parked in
any yard in such a manner that in the opinion of a Bylaw Enforcement Officer, the
line of sight for vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic is impaired to the point where it
constitutes an unsafe or hazardous condition, or it constitutes any traffic hazard, or
any public safety hazard;
(iv) parking of any motor vehicle (including automobiles, trucks, boats, campers,
Recreational Vehicles, and motorcycles) on any portion of a front yard or side
yard except on an area that is graveled or paved. A paved surface may consist of
cement, brick, asphalt, paver, or similar, and is not considered paved if only the
areas under the tires are paved;
(v)parking of any motor vehicles (including automobiles, trucks, boats, campers, and
Recreational Vehicles) sideways on a driveway;
(vi) a motor vehicle to encroach onto the sidewalk, curb, or roadway

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:

APRIL 6TH 2016, BYLAW #16-02

TOWN OF

STRATHMORE

Bylaw 16-02 proposes to amend Land Use Bylaw 14-11 (LUB) by creating a
site specific modification of the Country Residential District, namely a District
Overlay, to enable the approval of a development permit application for a
Secondary Suite. The subject property (See Map 1 below) consists of a portion of
the NW of Sec. 16-24-25-W4thM, containing 1.619 ha (4.00 acres). It is bounded
on the west by Range Road 254 and on the south and east by an irrigation canal.
A single Detached Dwelling, a metal garage/barn and a shed are located on the
site and the site is currently designated as CR Country Residential District in the
LUB.
A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected by the public during regular
office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday at the Town Office (680
Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB), or can be found on the Town website
(www.strathmore.ca/bylaws_under_review). Please contact the Town Office
if you would like an opportunity to review and provide input on the proposed
amendments prior to the Public Hearing.
The Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, Strathmore Municipal
Building, 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore Alberta on Wednesday, April 6,
2016, commencing at 7:00 pm with procedures in accordance with the Town of
Strathmore Council Procedural
Bylaw #07-11 and amendments thereto.
Any person or group of persons, or person acting on someones behalf,
who claims to be affected by any or all of the proposed bylaws may present
suggestions or concerns by making a submission to the
public hearing.
Written submissions to the Public Hearing or the name of any person wishing to
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Rosebud farmers view Bill 6 differently, but share value of farm safety
LAUREEN F. GUENTHER
Times Contributor

Rosebud farmers value the safety of farm workers
and families, though they may not agree whether Albertas current Bill 6 is the best means to ensure that
safety.
There was a 10-year-old boy killed in a forklift rollover just last year, said Peter Lauridsen, in his 30th
year of farming near Rosebud. Without legislation, the
government couldnt even send somebody in there to
investigate. If you can investigate accidents that occur
on a farm, at least theres the opportunity to look for
ways to avoid them in the future.
Ray Schultz, who farms with his son and son-in-law
between Rosebud and Standard, mentioned another
2015 farming fatality.
The whole thing (Bill 6) was brought about because
of the farmer who had (three) daughters who were
killed, he said.
The 13-year-old and 11-year-old twins were playing
in a three-tonne truck and got buried by canola seeds.
Nothing was ever said about this whole thing. So,
us having all these little grandchildren being seven and
under, you wonder, Schultz said. What happened?
The statistics support Lauridsens and Schultzs concerns. 331 people, including 63 children, died in Alberta farm-related deaths between 1997 and 2014, according to Farm Safety Centres website. In 2015, at
least five Alberta children were killed in farm accidents.
Thats one reason Lauridsen feels Bill 6 is long overdue. During harvest, he drives combine for a neighbor
who runs a top-notch operation, safety first, but he
said not all employers are so conscientious.
Although the legislation may be flawed or may require some additional tweaking, he said. I think its

Church issue resolved

Continued from
Page 1

Trylinski
informed
council
that according to
the Municipal Development
Plan,
councils
obligation only pertains
to public interest,
and stated council
has conducted itself properly.
she
However,
added that in the
case of a designation, the title would
not change hands
and would remain
with the Anglican
church, but council
would be responsible for compensation for the decrease of economic
value, which could
result in an over
$500,000 price tag.
The
Alberta
Historical Resources Act clearly states
that the decision to
designate a historic
resource within a
municipality must
be done to public interest, said
Councillor Sobol.
My task, therefore, was to first
define what public
interest means. Its
not defined in the
act and the most
legal definition I
could find was that
public interest refers to the common
wellbeing or the
general welfare. If
a bylaw under the
[Alberta] Histori-

important that we get something on the books as soon

as possible.
He realizes that large farms are more affected by the
bill than his small farm is.
I do empathize with the people who do employ others and for whom some of this is going to be a hassle,
and possibly an additional cost, he said.
Schultzs farm hires extra staff during harvest, and he
appreciates the potential benefit of the workers compensation the bill requires.
Yet his son Jay Schultz said even the WCB aspect
may not be best for farm workers, since many already
carry cheaper insurance with broader coverage. But his
greater concern is that the bill became law before it
was complete.
We dont really know whats going to be in this bill,
or what the regulations are going to be, he said.
For instance, If OH and S (Occupational Health &
Safety) is there for education and investigation purposes, non-fault investigation purposes, to better things for
the farming community, I think farmers could get on
board with that, he said.
But if policies arent thoughtfully-planned, he said,
buildings might not be safety-approved, or farmers may
have to perform expensive upgrades.
He wants Bill 6 policies to consider the need for flexibility in employee work hours and not to require impractical, non-useful documentation.
Hes also concerned about sufficient time for implementation. B.C. farmers had years to put similar practices into place, he said, and if Alberta farmers have to
implement them all at once, it could be a burden.
The government is responding to farmers concerns
for input into Bill 6, but they scheduled their first consultations during calving, seeding and harvest. However, (MP Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and

Councillor Fule also spoke

about their dismay on how
the public reacted to how
cal Resources Act was en- council dealt with the situacted, Section 28 of the act ation. Sobol mentioned that
would be activated. This re- council was not above the
quires council to pass a by- laws of the town, province,
law, provide the owners of and country and supported
the building, structure, and the right for anyone to put
land with compensation for forth their legally entitled
decrease of economic value. opinions and positions.
Ill not begin to discuss
While council was dividwhat that number would be ed on their decision due to
but it could be substantial. legal ramifications, possible
Although I support the goal extensive costs, and absence
of the Western District His- of information according to
torical Society Im extreme- some, other councilors were
ly confident based on the disheartened by the verdict.
feedback, comments, and
It is no secret that I ceropinions Ive received over tainly support this motion,
the last 63 days, that this fi- and in saying that, I have
nancial commitment is not always said that the Angliin the public interest.
can Church must have the
Councillor Sobol and total amount of money that

is assessed on the purchase

price that is a critical factor in all of this at this
point in time I dont believe
that there is any risk to the
town, said Councillor Denise Peterson.
It shocks me that this
council would vote against
this designation based on
supposition, because we do
know that it would be an
enhancement and I think
what it really comes down
to is a belief in human nature or not. I think its a cautionary tale into the future
for all of us to think about.
Councillor Peterson also
made a statement that council was effectively destroying the last historic building within the community
where council couldve had

Forestry) has talked to a lot of the crop commissions

and I hope hes listening.
Jay Schultz wants the government to know that
Farmers have safety in mind, he said. We love the
people that we work with. We want to keep them safe
and if theres a way that we can be better ... were open
to discuss this.
If Bill 6 saved one life, he said, it would be worth it.
But I dont think youre ever going to have a great
system unless farmers are involved ... how do they
know how to make a law when they dont know anything about the industry?
In response to early protests, family farms and Hutterite colonies were exempted from Bill 6, but thats not
necessarily positive.
Originally it was touted as a safety bill, but once
they exempted Hutterites and family farms, they kind
of lost that side of it, Jay Schultz said. The three girls
that died now would a tragedy like that have been
prevented (by Bill 6)? Would this have saved the Hutterite boy that died shortly after that?
Lauridsen values the governments early work on Bill
6, though he recognizes its not finished yet.
I hope that whatever reasonable concerns the people that are protesting this have, are addressed, he
said.
Jay Schultz is associated with the Wheat Commission,
which joined with other producer organizations to
form a coalition with the task of communicating with
government about Bill 6. He suggests people who want
to express their views about Bill 6 contact their own
production boards.
Theres a good chance that your producer group is
involved in this coalition, he said. These groups are
your voice. Its grassroots, so use them. Thats what
theyre there for.

an impact for change.

The comment was challenged by Councillor Sobol,
who remarked it was quite
a guilt trip and not a reflection on the purpose of the
vote.
I want to be very clear on
the fact that thats not what
were voting for today, said
Councillor Sobol. I think
thats a pretty big leap to
make and I hope that does
not happen. I support the
preservation of the building
and I hope that the parties
involved can see to it that
this building is preserved. I
have no issue with that.
Although it had been announced that a demolition
permit had been applied
for in the past, legal representation had clarified pre-

viously that the purpose of

the permit was to move the
building, as no permit currently exists to just move
the building off the land.
As Councillor Rocky
Blokland was out of town,
and had stated earlier he
would be unable to vote as
he had publicly declared
opposition to the issue previously, council voted 3-3,
defeating the motion and
directing administration to
prepare a letter to withdraw
the original Letter of Intent.
The
Anglican
parish
breathed a sigh of relief after the March 23 decision,
while the Western District
Historical Society remained
optimistic about other options regarding the acquisition of the church building.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sweet Cheeks wagon

To the Editor
Here it is Ladies. Our opportunity to show this rodeo/chuckwagon world that women have a voice and we know what we are
doing!
I attended the recent WPCA tarp auction, held at the Grey Eagle
casino.
The auction gives buyers the opportunity to buy their favorite
chuckwagon driver for a particular show. Some of the drivers do
not get much for their wagons, I thought, you know if we had
women who enjoyed the rodeo and chuckwagon races as much as I
do, we could pull our finances together and truly make a statement.
At this point it would only be women, but if a business wanted

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NEWS

By Irene Knappe, Secretary / PR / Membership

If you have intentions of going to see the Tina Turner impersonator, get your tickets now for
the April 2nd show! Luisa Marshalls show will begin at 8 p.m. and tickets are $25 per person.
From the $25, Ms. Marshall will retain $20 and donate the remaining $5 to PTSD to benefit
our Veterans. Jan, who runs the Legions kitchen, is serving a turkey dinner, with all the
trimmings, starting at 6:00 pm. Show Jan your ticket for the Tina Turner show, and your dinner
will cost you $10. If you are not attending the show, you are still welcome to come for dinner,
but the cost will be $15 per person. Join us for a wonderful evening!!
We will be holding a Vimy Smoker on Saturday, April 9th, in honour of Canadas battle at
Vimy Ridge. This is open to anyone who wishes to come and join us for the celebration any
time during the day. There will be Vimy Ridge, as well as other items on display.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: There is a hero among us by the name of Comrade George
Freeman! By order of the President of the Republic of France, he has been awarded the
rank of Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour. This distinction
(the Legion of Honour is the highest national order of France) illustrates the profound
gratitude that France would like to express to him. It is awarded in recognition of his
personal involvement in the liberation of France during World War II. Through him,
France remembers the sacrifice of all of his compatriots who came to liberate French
soil. Comrade Freeman is a survivor of D-Day, June 6th, 1944, where he was one of many
brave Canadian soldiers who landed on Juno, Normandy. He is to receive his medal on Friday,
April 15th, 2016, at the Legion. This special presentation will be made by Albertas former Lt.
Governor, Col. (Retd) the Honourable Donald S. Ethell. Also present will be Wild Roses Derek
Fildebrandt, our MP Martin Shields as well as Mayor Mike Ell. The public is welcome to attend.
We are asking everyone to come to the Legion between 1:30 and 2:00 pm. The ceremony will
commence at 2:00 pm and end at 4:00 pm.
On May 14th we will be holding the annual Shoot for the Troops, which is a fund-raiser for
our Veterans families by dart players from all over Alberta and there is also a silent auction.
Anyone who has items they wish to donate to this auction, are requested to please bring them
to the Legion between April 16th and May 13th. Please make sure nothing is broken or chipped
or needs parts and put your name on the item so your donation can be recognized.
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!!

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to donate to the cause, they could be associates and we

would not refuse them. If we raise enough money each
year the main goal is to donate to charities. There are so
many charities to donate to that I am reluctant to say it
is going to one named charity. A suggestion was made
that all charities of choice be put into a bucket and we
draw each year as to who we donate too.
Judi and I were chatting about this and we thought
we would like this up and running for next year but if
we could get at least 20 women together (the first 10
would be the core group that would be the backbone of
this team) that are willing to put in $250 ... we could get
it rolling this year and make it grow into the sweetest
ride on the circuit.
Our goal is to buy a chute for the four days during
the rodeo and to have the Chuckwagon for the evening,
so that Sweet Cheeks is always on the peoples minds.

I would love for this to grow to something that women

want to get involved in and then maybe another group
of people will step forward and do the same thing. I
know there are women out there that would like to
make a difference in the world, and to have a lot of fun
at the same time ... so if you are out there, please let us
know asap!
If you know of anyone that you would like to join
this group, please pass this on. The more we get involved, the more we can do for charity!!
Our contact info is Judi Wilson (phone: 403-361-0808
or e-mail: wlw1947@yahoo.com) or Gwen Schneider
(phone: 403-901-5666 or e-mail: itisme@telusplanet.
net).
Gwen Schneider & Judi Wilson
Strathmore

Anglicans thankful freeze is lifted

To the Editor
At a special town council meeting March 23, council
narrowly voted not to proceed with historical designation of the Anglican Church property, paving the way
for the freeze on the property to be lifted and the sale
of the land to proceed.
In a presentation during the meeting, the towns lawyer advised councillors that they need not consider the
cost to tax payers, the possibility of lawsuits, or the
potential backlash of voters, but merely whether the
property has historical significance.
However, three councillors expressed concerns about
the consequences of disrupting real estate transactions,
the cost of the project and the lack of public support
before voting against the designation.
Members of the Anglican parish are grateful the or-

deal is over, as it has been a costly, time consuming,

and emotionally draining experience. We are thankful to everyone who took the time to attend the open
house, sign a petition, or call or write town council on
our behalf.
The events the past months have forced the congregation to make some changes. Effective April 1, we will
be giving up our rental space at Hope Church and moving all of our activities to the lower level of Aztec Realty
downtown. Please join us there Sunday mornings at 10
am for worship, or Fridays at 2 pm, beginning April 8,
for the resumption of our coffee house. We are excited
to turn our focus more fully to the future.
Angela Arinze
Rectors Warden,
St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church

Liberal budget is highly concerning for Bow River communities

MARTIN SHIELDS
Bow River Member
of Parliament

I was in the House of
Commons on March 22
for the Government Budget. The budget book
was 269 pages long, but
the Minister verbally presented the highlights.
M.P.s speed read to review the details.
What was obvious was
the government plans
to borrow and spend
almost $30 billion more
than the revenue it receives this year only.
Over five years the plan
is borrow / spend $113
Billion more than it receives in revenue. There
is no plan to repay any

of this borrowed money.

The interest also just
keeps adding up as well.
The end result of the
borrowed amount after interest costs in five
years will mean a bill of
$160-170 billion dollars
from Canadians.
Other than a tax hike,
there is very little in
this budget for our energy sector. There are a
100,000 people in the
energy sector looking
for work, not just a fiveweek extension of EI.
These workers are looking for permanent jobs,
and Budget 2016 is not a
job-creating budget.
From the point of view
of agriculture, there is
very little in Budget

2016. There is a suggestion that the agriculture

sector develop wind and
solar energy. Otherwise,
it comprises no measures to assist agriculture
or agri-food.
Details of programs
that could possibly benefit rural and rural urban
areas that are part of the
Bow River constituency
are very scarce. Broadband internet support
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way to rural communities.
The
lack of a tax decrease for small
businesses as was
promised in the
Liberal platform
is concerning to
the vast majority of businesses
in the Bow River
riding. The addition of a carbon
tax for the energy
sector causes extreme concern.
The
elimination of the middle
class tax decreases like income
splitting and tax
credits like the
Childrens Fitness
Credit introduced
by the previous
government is going to have negative effects on Canadian families.
I must emphasize yet again that
the next generations are on the
hook for all this
debt, which is unfortunate.
I am honoured
to continue being
your representative in the House
of
Commons.
Should you have
any questions or
comments about
federal
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You can reach my
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Lunch and Learn gaining more interaction

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

The Wheatland Family and Community Support
Services (WFCSS) Lunch and Learn Program has
been in operation for a just under a year, and it has

given people a chance to get out and brainstorm

discussion ideas and network with other people.
They start to build friendships with people who
they never communicated with before, said Lynn
Walker, WFCSS program coordinator. They go and
pick up this information. Its been valuable for

Let the market drive economic

diversification, not politicians
DEREK FILDEBRANDT
Senior Instructor
MLA Strathmore-Brooks

We will diversify the economy and get off the
oil and gas roller coaster.
Ninety per cent of Albertas elected politicians
could have spoken those words over the last 69
years.
Since we first struck oil at Leduc #1 in 1947,
Albertans have bemoaned the attachment of our
economy to commodity prices, and for good reason.
The fluctuations of oil and gas prices not only
lead to spikes in government revenues and economic activity, but also to their accompanying declines.
From time-to-time, this will lead to well meaning
but misguided calls for the directing hand of government to intervene and forcefully diversify the
economy. As an elected official, I am grateful that
some people may believe me capable of doing so
if I only willed it, but the simple truth is that politicians have an extremely poor record of success
with direct economic interventionism.
The poor taxpayers of Newfoundland found this
out the hard way. Long tied to the dominant cod
fishery industry, the government of Newfoundland
and Labrador in 1987 believed that it was smart
enough to pick winners and losers in the economic diversification game.
Newfoundlands government bought into a Calgary businessmans plan to build a series of revolutionary hydroponic greenhouses that would grow
cucumbers, which would diversify the economy
and provide a new revenue stream for the government (sound familiar?). All that the plan needed to
succeed was $12.4 million in grants and land costs
from taxpayers.
Long story short, it was a fiasco. The greenhouse
technology turned out to be less successful than
the government had been led to believe, and Newfoundlands lack of sunshine and soil made it difficult to grow much of anything. The greenhouse
company requested and received another $2.6 million in loan guarantees before it could even get off
the ground.
Another problem was that there just was no
market for more cucumbers; the average Newfoundlander ate on average just half a cumber per
year. The government-sponsored company was
forced to ship the cucumbers to other provinces at
a massive discount, triggering a regional trade war
and driving prices down prices.
In the end, the experiment in government-directed economics cost the people of Newfoundland and Labrador $27.50 per cucumber and $27
million in losses.
Don Getty tried similar although less amusing experiments with taxpayers money here in
Alberta around the same time, and failed just as
badly. The cost to Alberta taxpayers ran into the
billions of dollars.
By the early 1990s, Albertans had also learned

the hard way that try as they might, politicians just

dont make good investments with other peoples
money, and Ralph Klein got government out of the
business of business.
By the mid 2000s however, Ed Stelmach launched
yet another round of well intentioned but poorly
thought out economic interventions. This included
$100 million for the Alberta Enterprise Corporation, and a massive commitment to the North West
Refinery.
As desirable as it may sound to force refining
in Alberta much like growing cucumbers in
Newfoundland there just isnt a business case
for forcing it against market conditions. But the
government pushed ahead nonetheless and made
more than $1 billion in loan guarantees, and
locked taxpayers into an agreement that guarantees the refinery $63 per barrel in refining costs
for the next 30 years, or $26 billion. With oil hovering at less than $30 per barrel right now, this has
the potential to be the greatest misadventure with
taxpayers money in the history of our country.
The NDP are now beating the drum of government-driven economic diversification even louder,
promising still more loan guarantees, free royalty
credits, and a raft of other corporate welfare programs.
One has to wonder if there are plans underway
for a cauliflower greenhouse program.
The NDPs goals are just as laudable as the governments of Newfoundland and Ed Stelmach, but
the hard truth is that politicians are never as good
at investing your money as you are. It isnt that
Rachel Notley would have better business sense
than Ed Stelmach or a better insight into market
conditions; its that no politician regardless of
personal ability or partisan affiliation is suitable
to direct private capital to its most productive outcome.
It may not fit the political zeitgeist to say so, but
Albertas economy has never been as diversified as
it is today. In 1985, Albertas GDP was $66.8 billion, of which 36.1 per cent was made up by the
energy sector. By 2013, Albertas GDP was $331.9
billion, of which 24.6 per cent was made up by the
energy sector. Both the tremendous expansion of
the overall economy and its diversification in the
non-energy sector has been driven by a formula
we once proudly called the Alberta Advantage.
This advantage has been battered and bruised
by irresponsible government and by multiple
parties over the last decade, but it served us
well. The challenge for Alberta now is how we can
build a new Alberta Advantage that restores our
self-confidence as a land of entrepreneurs and the
best destination in the world for investment.
Albertas Wildrose Official Opposition is committed doing just that.
(Derek Fildebrandt is MLA for StrathmoreBrooks, the Wildrose Shadow Minister of Finance
and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee.
Contact him at strathmore.brooks@assembly.ab.ca
or 403-362-6973)

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Walker said that in the first session they had 12 people
come out to a handwriting session, and at the most recent
discussion on update of seniors benefits, 30 people took part.
I think it proves that its working, she said. There is a
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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 10 along with Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation hosted a print dedication ceremony for the fallen heroes
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for the event were Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 10 president, Jenny
Schumann (l-r), Michael Myers Jr., who honoured his fathers print, Town
of Strathmore Mayor Michael Ell and Bob Cowie of the Canadian Fallen
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Community Spotlight:
Value Drug Mart
SABRINA KOOISTRA
Strathmore Assembly
of Youth

One of the treasures of
Strathmore is the businesses
who have endured history
and continue to serve us today. One of these businesses
is Value Drug Mart, located in
downtown Strathmore, which
has been serving the many
needs of our community since
the early 1920s.
Strathmores Value Drug
Mart is now co-owned by four
community members, Gordon Morck, Gerda Klassen,
Michael Field, and Donna
Bissett who employ 20 other
community members.
Its locally owned, so most
of the other drug stores are
owned by big companies ...
whereas, I live right here in
town the buck stops here
and most other pharmacies
cant say that. said Morck, a
pharmacist at Value Drug Mart
and an owner since 1997.
Included in the total of 24
employees are six pharmacists who are heavily trusted
by the community to administer vaccinations such as hepatitis and influenza, prepare
prescriptions, share healthcare advice, and rent medical
equipment such as wheelchairs.
In addition, Value Drug

Mart is a destination for an

extensive variety of household necessities such as paper products, giftware, general health and beauty items
such as bath products and
cosmetics, along with the
convenience of an in-building post office. Value Drug
Mart gives you value for your
money, with the advantage of
crossing multiple items off of
your shopping list in only one
stop.
With several promotions
and sales, along with several
donations to the community,
Value Drug Mart has a mission to support you and your
family.
I was looking for some
way that I could use chemistry and be working with people, and pharmacy is the way
to do that, said Morck I did
always want to own my own
store because I thought that it
would be the best way to ensure that I was doing the right
thing by people.
In the quiet comfort of our
town, Value Drug Mart can
provide you with your needs
while supporting community
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them at 132-2 Ave, Strathmore
and anyone seeking customer
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Evolution of a library system:

Marigold focuses on programs
MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor

The role of the Marigold Library System in the community and among its
members underwent some changes in
recent years, moving away from being
recognized as only a book reservoir
and adapting to the soaring demand
for programming among its 37 public
library members.
Marigold, which is not a public library but provides services to libraries in 44 different municipalities, now
loans out 55 free kits and programs to
its members, allowing especially smaller libraries in Wheatland County to stay
afloat and thrive. Having communicated with the six other library systems in
the province, Marigold claims to be the
only institution placing a strong emphasis on providing free programming.
First there were books and then
came computers, and yes that became
a core activity, but along the way all
of us adopted the idea that programs
were very much a core activity, said
Michelle Toombs, CEO of Marigold Library System.
So we noticed here in Marigold that
our people dont always have the time
or the materials to put on programs,
and yet its very important to do that
and its also very rewarding because
you bring the community together.
The library system, which is based
in Strathmore, received a budget of
$4,977,426 this year, out of which
$5,000 is allocated to kits and programs. While Marigold spent $4,279
last year, the staff is planning to expand
their programming this year.
The more we put out the more
theyre going to use because some of
the libraries, like the tiny libraries, they
just appreciate that, said Barb Froese,
library services assistant. They dont
have a budget for that. Even though we
can get our items at a reasonable cost,
theyre just so grateful. Even the bigger
libraries, like Airdrie, really utilize our
kits, and theyre a huge library, but for
them it just works.
The kits are dedicated to in-house library programs, special events, or for
display. Whether utilizing the life-size
Jenga games, craft kits, MakerSpace
kits, the prize wheel, or the recently
purchased karaoke machine, the Strathmore Municipal Library, while serving
Strathmores population of over 13,000,
understands the value of the service.
Without the availability of the karaoke
machine, the library wouldve been
unable to offer their popular Karaoke
Dance Party program during spring
break this year.

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Marigolds Library Services Assistant Barb Froese (l) and Michelle Toombs, CEO of the Marigold
Library System, show off their latest purchase, a
karaoke machine, as they continue to work hard
to provide its 37 public library members with free
programming options.

Friday
April 8, 2016

Miriam Ostermann Photo

Were considered one of the larger

libraries but there are a lot of small libraries in the Marigold Library System
and they just dont have the funds to
be able to purchase a lot of these kinds
of equipment and resources, said Carmen Erison, assistant director of library
services at the Strathmore Municipal
Library.
Where they cant get that equipment
they then turn to Marigold Library System, that has all of these tools and gadgets and resources. We are so tight on
storage around here that we dont have
to worry about finding a place to store
this but we can still bring in this product and use it with our patrons.
The objective to provide free programming to its members is part of
the Marigold Library Systems strategic
plan for 2016 to 2018. The organization
also recently applied for the Ministers
Award for Excellence in Pubic Library
Service, by entering their submission
on Minecraft a computer game where
players use blocks and their imagination to create and explore in a Minecraft
world. According to Toombs, it was the
first attempt at providing a networked
environment on a wider scale including
patrons from all ages across the Marigold region. Furthermore, the system
hired a program specialist to teach the
game, while supporting staff and the
public by offering training, organizing
program event and competitions. Winners for the awards will be announced
at the Alberta Library Conference starting on April 28.

Conference

at Hope Community Church

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Strathmore

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Kick Off the Day with a Laugh!
Pre-registration is required.
Registration deadline April 1st, 2016.

Registration is $30 which includes lunch.

Cheques payable to Rural Health Partnership.

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Local library seeks community

input for future direction
MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor

As the deadline for the completion of a mandatory service
plan draws near, the Strathmore
Municipal Library aims to initiate a comprehensive community consultation to determine the
future direction of the organization and fulfill their provincial
funding obligation.
Every three to five years Alberta libraries, under the Libraries Regulation, are required to
establish a current plan of service that includes goals, objectives, and a mission statement
based on current community
needs.
With the document due in
June, the librarys focus is on
staff, volunteer, and board consultations and this year, community input to pinpoint principal objectives in guiding the
budgeting and planning process for the next three years.
Its a condition of our provincial funding, and it holds us
accountable to make sure were
investing the publics money
in a way that benefits the public to the full extend; to make
sure community investment is a
community benefit, said Rachel
Dick Hughes, director of library
services at the Strathmore Municipal Library.
We ask the public to give us
clear ideas of what they want
from the library. In the past
goals were pretty vague so
were looking for specific mea-

sures that were offering to the

community.
Specifically, residents are
asked to consider the role of
the library within the community, the livraryd potential role
in the future, and the reason
for lack of visitation from some
patrons as well as necessary
means required to rectify the
situation.
According to Municipal Affairs, the plans purpose extends beyond legal requirements, by serving as a tool to
help manage libraries within
the province, aligning libraries
with the community and allowing growth, building fundraising and community support,
and strategic governance of the
boards.
While the library is required
to produce the document every
several years, the inclination to
gather public input for the 2016
document remained unprecedented.
In the past we never really
had community consultations
when creating this document
so I think weve had such a
change in management in different years that I think things
just kind of slipped a little bit
through, said Carmen Erison,
assistant director to library services.
What we wanted to do was
have community consultations
because we want to hear what
our patrons, what our community, want from the library. We
got a great view of what our

patrons want from the library

based on annual surveys that
we do throughout the year, but
this gives us a bit more of an
in-depth consultation of what
were aiming for. Its going to
help guide us into the future,
into the next three years.
Alberta libraries can typically
choose from 18 predefined service responses services that
a library could offer its community. As the institutions are
encouraged to concentrate on
only a few service responses
to meet community needs, resources can be more effectively
allocated to support those priorities. To ensure the success of
the plan and to meet the communitys evolving demand, the
Strathmore Municipal Library
adopted a take-charge approach
to complete the document.
The reason we dropped
down to three years instead of
five is because we feel like we
can be more responsive if we
evaluate every three years, said
Dick Hughes. A lot of changes
happen in five years, so wed
rather be a little more proactive in making sure that we are
meeting the community needs
as they change.
Your Voice, Your Library, the
unofficial open house, will take
place on April 4 from 2 p.m. to
8 p.m. All participants will be
entered into a draw for an 8GB
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to attend can visit www.strathmorelibrary.ca to participate
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Taxi company angered over

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MIRIAM OSTERMANN
be higher there is absolutely not evidence to support anyTimes Associate Editor
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thing other than a common assault, said Strathmore RCMP

made
by contacting: Greg Helfrich
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the assault of two of its employees in tions.
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The
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reinthe past two months, the lack of muPro Water Systems or by
nicipal protection, and targeted crimes venting the Taxi Bylaw and have met with the local taxi comcontacting a Lions Member.
panies to discuss their concerns. De Peuter said he started
involving theft.
On March 15, one of the taxi drivers placing dash cameras in each of his vehicles, but stated that
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Cab drivers have also fallen victim to pranks, where teencident occurred when two people, who
were both intoxicated, were dropped agers lure the driver to a false location claiming a senior
off at their house. The male returned person requires help to get into the vehicle. Upon the arrival,
to the taxi and demanded to be taken however, the driver will find no one at the residence, while
anywhere. According to the Strathmore change and company credit cards are being stolen out of the
RCMP, the individual stepped out of the vehicle.
While De Peuter added his employees dont seem to be
vehicle after two blocks and punched
the cab driver in the face. Yet Martin De worried about their safety, he said they may have to become
Peuter, owner-operator of Strathmore more observant and aware of their surroundings.
Taxi and Economy Taxi, said his driver ended up with a concussion and a
shoulder injury and was unable to work
for weeks. According to De Peuter the
incident occurred just weeks after another cab driver was attacked and his
vehicle stolen, which was later recovered.
He added five attacks have occurred
over the past four years, while thefts
have also become a frequent dilemma.
Theyve been robbing the cabs, and
theyve beat one of my drivers and hes
still out of commission, said De Peuter.
Anywhere where they have a taxi
bylaw, the town tries to help protect the
taxi drivers. You assault a taxi driver in
Calgary, I tell you what, youre going
to get bylaws down your throat, youre
going to have the city police down your
throat, and youre going to have the city
down your throat. Here they didnt do
anything.
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Friday,
April 8, 2016

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Turning a chapter
Strathmores Advocacy in Motion Society (AIMS) held a good-bye, retirement party for Vince Kimura
(front row second from left), whos served as the executive director for 25 years, on March 23. The
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Rosebud students perform

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LAUREEN F. GUENTHER
Times Contributor

Rosebud School of the Arts students
bring Madeleine LEngles A Wrinkle in
Time to the BMO Studio Stage, April 14
to 30.
Its a feast for the imagination, said
director Jeany Van Meltebeke, also an
instructor at the school. You get this
sense of, Oh, theyre going to take me
by the hand and tell me a story that is
loaded with imagination.
Whether youve read the book or not,
come to this exciting adventure told in
such an imaginative way by Rosebud
students.
The story starts with teenaged Meg
Murry.
Everythings going wrong in her life,
said Van Meltebeke. She doesnt fit in
at school. Even though both of her scientist parents are brilliant, she doesnt
seem to do well in academics, other
than math.
We also meet her younger brother
Charles Wallace, and their teenaged
friend Calvin.
It is a dark and stormy night and
Megs father has gone missing.
These three kids Charles Wallace,
his older sister, Meg, and Calvin are
whisked away through space and time
to try and recover Mr. Murry, Van Meltebeke said. They encounter blackness,
a thing, an evil, which is shadowing
the entire universe in places, and so
they recognize theres a battle going on
thats bigger than even earth and our
solar system. (The story) touches on the
battle between light and dark, the battle
between good and evil, and it has epic
proportions.
Here we have a female hero who isnt
being praised for how athletic she is or
how beautiful she is, she said. She really is an interesting hero ... a girl who

doesnt feel pretty but longs for a sense

of purpose and ends up finding a purpose which shes had all along.
Shes smart in math, but she feels
dumb in every other way and shes not
super-skilled, she said. It is her love
for her brother that is the most powerful thing she has, and thats not a skill
that she learned; its simply her nature
and her openness to love.
Rosebud School of the Arts secondyear students, who played the lead roles
in last falls Little Women, are acting the
key roles in A Wrinkle in Time. Theyre
also producing costumes, set and props.
Theyre really bright, open women,
said Van Meltebeke. Im very pleased
to be working with them.
Maggie Mackenzie is playing Meg
Murry, Natalie Kloster plays Charles
Wallace, and Cassie Garbutt is Mrs. Who.
Caitlyn OConnor plays various roles including Mrs. Murry, and Stephanie Lanting plays Fortenbras the Dog and Aunt
Beast. Bethany Wickens several roles
include the teacher, the Happy Medium
and the Beast.
Children, teenagers and adults will all
enjoy the show, Van Meltebeke said.
I dont want anyone to feel isolated
like, Oh, its a family-friendly show so
theres nothing of consequence. Theres
great consequence, she said. Everybody can identify ... my hope would be
that it would appeal to everyone.
Wrinkle in Time plays nine performances, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 4:30 p.m., from April 14 to 30.
A school performance may be available
on April 22, if requested. Van Meltebeke
invites patrons to come for a matinee of
Outside Mullingar in the Opera House
on a Thursday or Saturday, and then
enjoy A Wrinkle in Time on the BMO
Studio Stage. Tickets may be purchased
at 1-800-267-7553 or rosebudschoolofthearts.com.

April 1, 2016 Strathmore TIMES Page 15

Rosebud Theatres new wardrobe

manager glad to put creativity to work
LAUREEN F. GUENTHER
Times Contributor

When Amy McIver Castro became
Rosebud Theatres new wardrobe manager on Jan. 1, she briefly wondered
what shed do until the season opened
April 1.
She didnt wonder long.
By the end of February, Castro had
prepared costumes for the Theatre for
Young Audiences performances of
Sleeping Beauty in early March, and
she was preparing costumes for Outside
Mullingar, opening in the Opera House
April 1.
Shed supported the second-year
students in producing costumes for A
Wrinkle in Time, which opens April 14.
She was looking at designs, costs and
budgeting for the spring and summer
shows Valley Song, Tent Meeting and
The Sunset Limited. And soon shell
start looking at designs for the fall and
Christmas shows.
You will work on a couple of shows
at once, so I have racks of costumes for
three different shows, almost four different shows, she said.
Castro has been involved with Rosebud Theatre since 2006, when she graduated from Red Deer Colleges Costume
Cutting and Construction program. She
first came as a volunteer, then as an intern. Then, while she used her costuming skills for many other organizations,
and even started a second career as dental assistant, Castro kept coming back to
Rosebud, helping then-wardrobe manager Jette Brown put together the costumes for almost every new show.
I enjoyed the work (of dental assisting) and it was a nice challenge and it
was something different, Castro said.
But I think it was nice especially because ... I was working in Drumheller
... so I could still help out (in Rosebud)
and get that creative part, as well. Because thats what Im passionate about.

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So when Jette Brown announced her

retirement last fall, Castro was just the
right person to step into the role.
Castros thankful she was already familiar with Rosebud Theatre and how
it operates, although sometimes thats
resulted in surprising growth.
Theres some things that just happened (before), and now its like, oh
Ive got to make that happen, she said.
But it helps that the years first shows
didnt have complex costumes.
The shows (this year) progressively get a little bit more involved, so its
nice to ease into it, she said. Theres
all sorts of deadlines and pressure, but
theres an end to it, because the show
always opens and for some reason, everything comes together in the end, and
then you breathe after opening night.
All that hard work and then you get to
see all your work out there and its rewarding.
For Castro, the reward of creating far
outweighs any challenges.
Im not the kind of person that likes
to be on stage and the center of attention, but I love being a part of it and
behind the scenes and all those little details. I love being creative, said Castro.
Some days Ill be sitting at work, working on a project and then be thinking, I
need to get to work. And then (I realize)
this is my job!

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For 45 years, Gary Reagan, retiring
principal of Strathmore High School
(SHS), has been touching the lives of
students around Alberta as a beloved
teacher, guidance counsellor, coach, and
administrator.
Originally, Gary Reagans first career
choice was not teaching, but his peers
identified him as someone who was a
natural teacher.
Even as an aspiring RCMP officer, he
was passionate about English literature,
so on the advice of his peers, Reagan
enrolled in a University with the intention of becoming an educator. Reagan
received a Professional Diploma and
Bachelor of Education and began as
an English literature teacher in various
schools around the province.
Prior to the completion of his degree,
he completed a practicum at a junior
high school and realized that this particular age group was not his forte. The
choice to teach high school students was
somewhat of a more fitting role for him.
It was just a natural fit to be working
with kids who could understand, you
could reason with, you can challenge intellectually ... you have to relate to [teenagers] in a very different way on a very
different level, Reagan said.
As an enthusiastic and idea filled contributor to the founding of the current
SHS building, Reagan was able to collaborate with colleagues on the architecture and future of the school. The
unique design of the school is, in some
ways, reflective of the many opportunities open to enrolled students.
This school is an incredible place to
work and an incredible place for kids
and I think anybody who was in that
planning process would say that it was
an incredible opportunity and a great

deal of satisfaction and joy, pride in the

building because its awesome, Reagan
said.
He has been instrumental in nurturing
SHS to what it is today: a place where
students are enriched by superlative
academic courses along with the vast
opportunities available for students integrating into the demanding world of
the trades. SHS also boasts its Advanced
Placement (AP), Honours, and hockey
program. Reagan has constantly been
striving to find more and more ways
to challenge and broaden his students
scope. Growing up in a poorer farming
family assisted him in understanding the
true impact of hard work and having
high expectations.
Hard work and dedication ... and not
giving up, works ... Ive found over the
years that kids really respond to that,
like if you have high expectations of
someone, its a sign of respect and its a
belief in them. Reagan said.
Over the course of his career, Reagan
was able to make strong and diverse
connections with kids beyond the student-teacher relationship. As a guidance
counsellor, he was able to reach out to
students who were in often treacherous
financial or familial situations who simply needed an encouraging person to
listen to them.
My advice to kids is always, at the
end of whatever, whether its Grade 12
or whether its when you are 45 or 96
and a half, you want to be able to look
back and say, you know, I gave it my
best, because I dont think theres anything worse than having to admit that
where youre at in life ... that you didnt
give it your best, because you cant go
back and change that, he said.
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have given up because of the tremendous burdens of their plight, but they
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was expected.
I really passionately believe that you
have to put kids first and we have to
make connections with kids, he said.
All they need is one person to care
about them, one person to believe in
them or believe that they have potential
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As a coach for hockey, baseball, volleyball, and badminton, Reagan was
able to get to know students in an entirely separate way.
[It] is a whole different dimension
from teaching; it was an opportunity
to work with kids in a different context
and environment, said Reagan. In 1983,
his volleyball team took the Provincial
Champion title.
For Reagan, the career highs are many.
Having kids who come into your
class and they respond to your style and
so they go from an average, mediocre
student or somebody who was just going through the motions, [to] someone
who just comes alive as a student and
you see them taking pride in their work
and they grow as an individual, he said.
You know just watching that growth
as they respond to your teaching style
is such a rush. You cant buy that anywhere.
As a Grade 11 student at Strathmore
High School, I have been able to get to
know Mr. Reagan as the light-hearted,
kind person that he is. He has touched
many lives in every school he has been
in and with every role he has taken, and
I know that he will continue to do so
even after his retirement.
We know that our school would not
be the same without such a strong
teacher, principal, colleague, and leader.
His belief in his staff and students has
been monumental.
Thank you Mr. Reagan, you truly will
be missed.

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SPORTS
Showing
sportsmanship
The Sacred Heart Academy Grade 6 boys basketball came home with the sportsmanship
banner at the eight team interdivisional basketball tournament in Drumheller on March 22. The
Grade 6 girls team convened in Brooks and won
the same honour.

Manny Everett Photo

The Rockyford Ringers U19B ringette team ousted their rivals from Strathmore
to win gold at provincials in Spruce Grove from March 24-27.

The Strathmore Ice U19B ringette team won silver at provincials in Spruce
Grove from March 24-37.

Photo Courtesy of Colin Melcher

Photo Courtesy of Colin Melcher

Cross county battle determined provincial title

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

The 2016 U19B ringette provincials final featured longtime rivals the Strathmore Ice
and the Rockyford Ringers,
who battled it out right to the
very end in Spruce Grove on
Easter weekend.
Both teams were undefeated heading into gold medal
match and it was the Ice that
got out to a 3-0 lead by the
half, but saw their lead evaporate and the Ringers were
able to take advantage of the
Ices penalty trouble, en route
to winning the game 7-6.
Ringers head coach Colin

Melcher said the girls were

nervous going into the game
but were determined not to
lose the game to Strathmore.
They just always seem to
be a tournament team, said
Melcher.
When it matters, they come
through, play hard, never give
up and play with heart. Thats
what they wait for, is this provincial final at the end of the
year and they want to win.
The Ringers path to gold
included knocking off the top
two seeded teams, Airdrie in
the semi-finals and Strathmore, a team they couldnt
win against in the six tries
this season.

Melcher said they had to

bring to the tournament and
they were able to gel together
at the right time.
We know how hard work
you have to do to it, said
Melcher. They had to play
together and just get over the
fact that these girls werent
here all year and have the
confidence with the girls we
brought in.
The win capped off the associations fourth straight provincial crown at a different
level.
Ice coach Stephan Lecavalier said that despite missing five girls, his team was
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where they worked hard every shift.

It was a disappointing
loss, said Lecavalier. Unfortunately we didnt finish the
way we wanted, but we got a
silver medal and were proud
of it. It was very rewarding to
see them play that way and
just fell short a little bit.
He added the girls really
shut them down in the early
going but were on the unfortunate end of a couple bad
breaks late in the game.
Overall, the silver medal
closed out a successful season during which they won
all three tournaments they
played in.

Congratulations
to the CFR Bisons
for winning a silver
medal at Provincials!

Tarp
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event
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

The
World
Professional
Chuckwagon
Association
(WPCA) hosted their annual
chuckwagon canvas auction
for a bulk of their tour on
March 22 at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino.
Thirty-six canvases for the
top chuchwagons drivers in
the world was auctioned off for
seven stops on the WPCA circuit, including the Strathmore
Stampede July 29 to Aug. 1.
Strathmore and District Agriculture Society general manager Herb McLane said members of the Ag Society and
Strathmore Mayor Michael Ell
attended the event.
The event is an important
get-together for folks, said
McLane. This year we had 12
of the 36 wagons at presales
that we liked and we went with
those. That meant the Top 24
wagons came up for auction.
Each driver in turn comes in
the auction.
Its great fun, its an event
that not only helps the sport
but its a part of the legacy of
wagon racing. Its an equalizer in the sense that it brings
stakeholders and fans of the
sport together in advance of
the event itself.
He added that 20 per cent of
gross revenues come back to
the venue and then the agricultural society reinvests that back
into the safety of the track.
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SMHA has productive year

A colourful
gathering
Siksika Nation hosted a
Give Back to the Powwow event at the Siksika
Arbour on March 26.

Justin Seward Photos

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

It was another great year for Strathmore Minor
Hockey Association (SMHA) in terms of seeing
growth from their new player and coaching programs, while taking four league titles.
SMHA vice president Ron West said the goals that
were set from the beginning of the year were successfully met and hopes they will continue to grow
in future seasons.
He highlighted the inaugural Intro to Hockey
which brought young players out to understand the
game in a fun type of dimension.
Its exciting because they come out at a level
now where nobody is scared to come out and
try and play hockey because theyre learning at a
younger level and increasing their skating ability
and also understanding the game, said West. They
all want to put on the equipment and they all want
to chase the puck. This kind of helps them because
theyre going to do snow angels for a little bit here
and there. And by Christmas time theyre all skat-

ing around, moving the puck and its pretty cool

to see.
SMHA also took advantage of Coachs Edge, a
coaching development program, headed by experienced coaches Dan MacDonald and Doug Raycroft,
which according to West helped a lot of the younger coaches understand the drills theyre running by
having mentors there to bounce questions off of.
It makes you want to go, said West. They enjoyed it and that was the crucial part to it. Youre
excited to learn from these great minds and actually
understand the game to that level. Youre not scared
to ask a stupid question because there isnt one.
The Wheatland Kings also made appearances at
team practices throughout the season where players would look up to them as idols and show their
support for one another.
West hopes to have the local contingent on the
roster to come back and coach one day if they are
done in hockey.
He mentioned that to see players grow from the
younger levels and up in the next five years bodes
well for the association to become stronger.

April 1, 2016 Strathmore TIMES Page 19

Pronghorns Adamschek
had great first season
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

Former Strathmore Silver Sharks
Swim Club member Tamara Adamschek excelled in the pool in her rookie
year with the University of Lethbridge
Pronghorns swim team in that she was
able make improvements in many aspects of her swimming abilities.
When she first arrived in Strathmore
from Vancouver Island in Grade 7, the
Silver Sharks would only
train three days a week;
but as the years when on
it got more competitive
and she said they did an
excellent job of encouraging kids to swim.
They always wanted
to make sure you were
having fun and were accomplishing the goals
you wanted to, said Adamschek. They were really encouraging. There
were about 10 of us that
kept swimming together
from Grade 7 to Grade
12 and it was close. We were really supportive of each other.
She had the opportunity to compete
in the Canada West Championships in
Vancouver in November. The biggest
adjustment for her was the team atmosphere because at this level it was
about getting the best placing you can
get while gaining team points, whereas
with the Silver Sharks it was about the
individual components in age group
swimming.
I think being my first year, I didnt
really know what to expect, said the
nursing student. It was a lot of fun this
year. I know in the past, Id work myself up and Id be like I need to perform well. But the team is so good and
very supportive and every time you
swim youre just swimming to get a

good place. It doesnt matter sometimes

about what time you go, you want to
beat the swimmers next to you.
Adamschek had been swimming for
12 years and learned a lot about proper
swimming techniques including finding ways to improve her stroke, while
knocking time off one of her 50 meter
races by two seconds from her Grade
12 year.
The veteran swimmers have taken
Adamschek under their wing, setting
a great example, while
teaching her how to
be calm during bigger
meets.
Pronghorns coach Peter Schori, who is in his
fourth year with the program, said with Adamschek coming in there
was untapped potential
and she did a good job
with the Silver Sharks.
However, it was a big
change in environment
going from being one of
the oldest swimmers to
being the youngest.
She made some technical improvements, said Schori. She got stronger
and fitter. She changed her level of
expectation of herself. The technical
changes were just things shes done
every day in training where we asked
her to change her strokes a little bit.
Tamara has a good athletic build and
we thought she had the capacity to get
stronger.
He added that it was a challenge for
her being a nursing student because of
having to commute across town to Lethbridge Community College and balancing practicums with the pool, but he
expects her to have a better year next
year and would like to see her in the
Canada Interuniversity Sport Championships and maintain a spot on the top
relay team.

The CFR Bisons lost 3-0

to the Lloydminster Bobcats in Game 3 at Strathmore Family Centre on
March 24. With the loss,
the Bisons were swept
in three games in the
league final.

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Bisons earn provincial silver medal

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

The CFR Bisons capped off a fantastic season by capturing a silver medal
during the AMHL championship series.
Unfortunately, the medal was not
the colour they wanted.
Lloydminster Bobcats goaltender
Austin McGrath continued his hot
streak in the net as he shutout the CFR
Bisons 3-0 in Game 3 at the Strathmore Family Centre on March 24.
The Bobcats swept the league championship series 3-0 and outscored the
Bisons 18-0 in the process.
Bisons head coach Sandy Henry said
what frustrated the boys was that they
did everything right, but couldnt get
the bounces to go their way, where in
the other series the goals would go in.
I thought in the first period we did
a way better job getting to second
pucks and that guy took them away,
said Henry. We thought he was good.
I didnt know he was that good because we hadnt tested him that hard
until tonight and he was real good.
They had a good defensive scheme
that swallows up a lot of pucks after
you get your first couple chances and
we couldnt sustain anything.
The Bisons only scored one goal
in six games against the Bobcats this

season (including the regular season

and the Macs Tournament). At times
in Game 3, they were impatient when
shooting and not taking extra time.
I thought the guys did a great job
of doing what we asked them to do,
said Henry.
We talked before the game that
we were going to face some adversity
in this game where potentially they
could get ahead of us by a goal and
we had time left in the clock. We got
a little overzealous around their net a
couple of times and got a couple of
penalties. They cash in a power play
goal and were in a hole.
He added that the pressure faced
by the players was a different feeling,
and moving forward theyll take the
lesson with them to help them grow
as players.
Bisons Captain Kyle Gordon said
the first two periods proved they
could play with the Bobcats and
werent that far off from their skill set;
however, it was evident there needed
to be an extra step to win.
Obviously were upset that we lost,
said Gordon. The guys are sad but
when we look at it in two weeks from
now, well see how good of hockey
team they are and how we stuck with
them in the third game. Its not an accomplishment, but it doesnt make it
hurt a lot.

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Lets play
sledge hockey
Learn from a pro
The Strathmore Polominos Water Polo team had former Mens National Water Polo team member and
2008 Olympian Aaron Feltham (m) come to practice to show the team proper techniques of the game
on March 15.

WHATS HAPPENING

Adult Drop In Volleyball

Drop in adult volleyball. Wednesday
nights 7:30-9:30 at Crowther Junior High
School. Contact info 403-934-4963.
AL-ANON: Are you concerned or
affected by someones drinking?
Strathmore New Hope Al-anon Family Group can help. Meetings every
Thursday at 8:00pm @ Lord of All
Lutheran Church. 112 Lakeside Boulevard. (Entrance at back) For more
information call our 24 hour help line
at 403-266-5850.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
Strathmore open meetings MONDAY 8:00 P.M. at Hope Community
Church, call 403-901-9666 or 403901-4570. Strathmore Full Gospel
Church -TUESDAYS at 8:00P.M., call
403-901-6816. THURSDAYS 8:00P.M.
at Full Gospel Church, call 403-3619396. SUNDAY 2:00 P.M. at Strathmore United Church, call 403-9349570. If drinking is a problem, please
come to a meeting or call any of the
numbers just to talk.
Alcoholics Anonymous Langdon
Meeting 8:00pm Friday nights. 23 Center Street North Langdon. Contact
Karen 403-612-2622.
Cheadle Lions Club
Drop off your pennies or change off at
the Civic Centre. All proceeds raised
goes toward local projects.
Chestermere and area Children
(& Families) with Type 1 Diabetes
Our Goal is to create a group of mature, responsible members where we
open our own homes as Safe Places
for Diabetic Children to go to if ever
in Diabetic Distress. Join the Facebook
group for more information.
Come Fly With Us
903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Sqn. meet
Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the blue building and Quonset on the Ag grounds.
Boys & Girls between 12 & 19 years
welcome. Call Tammy Anderson at 403901-5395 for more information.
Community Futures Wild Rose In
partnership with The Business Link
Attend valuable, low-cost learning
sessions for small business owners in
Strathmore. Phone: 403-934-8888 for
info & to register.
Crown Jewels of Canada Society
Ladies, looking for fun? Friendship?
Join the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, Strathmore Chapter Dames of
Whine and Roses. Meeting 1st Thursday of the month at Lambert Village at
10:00am. Call Jean at 403-934-6761 for
further info.
Free Tree for all New Born Babies
Register to commemorate your birth
so a tree can be planted with the Chinook Credit Union Birth Forest in
Strathmore. Registration Forms are
available at the Town office, Chinook
Credit Union and Health Unit. (A
Communities in Bloom Project)
Go Green Upcycling
Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon at Hope
Bridges Studio 104 3rd Ave Strathmore, and every third Wednesday
from 7-9pm; at Parent Link in Strathmore, Hopebridges.ca

HIV Edmonton
Providing support, education and advocacy for those infected with, affected by or at risk of HIV and AIDS for 25
years. Go to www.hivedmonton.com
or call toll free 1.877.388.5742.
HAPPY GANG 55+ Society
85 Lakeside Blvd. Phone; 403 934 2676.
OOur Fall & Winter Activities are as
follows; Mornings-Mon/ Wed/ Fri Pool 9
am , Yoga,10 am, Tues/Thurs Walking
10 am. Afternoons- Mon, Line Dancing
1:30, Tues, Rummikube & Whist 1:30,
Wed. Bridge 1:00, Mah Jong 1:30, Thurs.
Canasta 1:30, Fri, Crib 1:30. Hall Rentals
Call Marjorie 403-983-3951.
The Healing Rooms at Harvest
Healing Centre Church is open
every Monday from 7-9 PM for prayer
and healing. The Healing Room at
Harvest Healing Centre Church, 102
Canal Road Strathmore. For info call
403-901-0893 or 401-800-3171. Join
us for Spirit filled prayer and healing
every Monday Night.
Hope Bridges Society for
Creative & Continued Learning
Advocating for, and bringing together
adult citizens of all abilities for meaningful relationships, friendships, & opportunities through the Arts. Board
Meetings are monthly TBD. Public
invited. Please contact Wanda at 403983-3640, or 403-901-5081 (Cell) for
further information, events or to be
added to friends/contact.There are
many other workshops including knitting, crocheting, photography tips and
zentangle. Visit our website: www.hopebridges.ca.
Job Search Support
Resume Development, Cover letter
development. Call to register 403934-4305. At the McBride Career
Group office.
Meals on Wheels
Available in Strathmore. For information
or to obtain this service call 403-3240655.
Sewing/Quilting Workshops
The 2nd and 4th Thursday of every
month at 7pm. We meet at the Strathmore Ag Grounds, Red Quonset. New
Members welcome. Contact Laurie at
901-0088 or Wendy 901-3756.
Royal Canadian Legion
For information regarding hall rentals,
darts and crib, Please call 403.934.5119
Senior Drop-in Curling
There is Seniors Curling Mon, Wed
and Fri starting at 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
No experience required. All Seniors
welcome.
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Meeting in the Lord of All Lutheran
Church at 112 Lakeside Blvd,Strathmore. Saturday morning @ 10:00 AM.
Pastor Ghena Girleanu, phone 403-9830081.
Sing Your High Note
Each Tuesday at 1:15 to 2:30 pm January 13, - June 30, 2015. Located at the
Physio Wing at the Hospital - Brent
Blvd Strathmore.

Justin Seward Photo

The Strathmore Storm peewee B team hosted the Calgary Venom in an entertaining
game of sledge hockey at the
Strathmore Family Centre on
March 20.

Justin Seward Photos

A FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Strathmore Country Gardens Club

Meetings at least once per month. For
more information visit www.strathmorecountrygardensclub.webs.com
or phone Linda Pekrul 403-901-0017.
Strathmore & District
Agricultural Society
www.Strathmorestampede.com, sags@
telus.net. Office 403.934.5811, Fax
403.901.0299, Facebook: Strathmore
Stampede Twitter: Strathmore Rodeo
Strathmore & District
Chamber of Commerce
Meets the second Thursday of the
month @ 7:00 p.m. All members welcome. www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com for meeting location. For more
information call 403-901-3175.
Strathmore District Health
Services Auxiliary
Meetings are held the fourth Monday
of the month @ 1:30 pm (excluding
July & August). Lower level Conference Room at the Strathmore Hospital. New members welcome. For
more info please call 403-934-4436
Strathmore Elks Lodge #491
Meets 3rd Tuesday at the Strathmore
Curling Club 6:30 pm. Steak Supper at
7 pm. New Members welcome. Call
Greg 403-888-6155.
Strathmore Full Gospel Church
Were a Pentecostal bible-based family
church that has something for all ages.
Call 934-2225 or visit www.strathmorefullgospel.com
Strathmore Fun Runners Car Club
Meets the first Wednesday of the
month. New members welcome!
Please call Todd at 403-934-0558 or
Shawn at 403-901-9303 for info.
Strathmore FASD Parent Support
Group
At the Strathmore United Church. For
more info call Pam @652-4776.
Strathmore Homeschool Families
Any Strathmore and area familes that
are homeschooling are invited to join
our Yahoo Group. www.groups.yahoo.com/group/strathmorehsfams
Strathmore Hand in Hand
Parent Link
Did you know Strathmore Parent Link
has free programming for kids 0-6 and
their caregivers in Strathmore, Wheatland County & Area? Also, we have information and resources, education, and
assistance related to parenting. Find information on www.5forlifeforever.com
or call 403-983-0076.
Strathmore Library
Get Your Game On @ Strathmore Library (1-4pm) Held the every 2nd and 4th
Friday of the month, 7-9pm.
Lego in the Library @ Strathmore Library (10:30am 12:00pm) Held the 3rd
Saturday of the month.
Crafternoon @Strathmore Library (45pm) Weekly on Mondays beginning Sept. 15.
Baby Goose Rhyme Time runs weekly
on Mondays from 10:30am-11:30am. At
the Strathmore Library. Designed for parents/caregivers and child ages 0-12mos.
Thursdays 10 am - 12 pm. Strathmore
Library calling all stitchers! Drop in for
a weekly casual get-together with other
needle art enthusiasts.

Strathmore Lions Club

Meets the first and third Thursdays at the
Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm.
Strathmore Musical Arts Society
Love music and musicians and have a
special soft spot for the Blues? Be a
part of this group. Call 403-680-7721
to get on our phone or email list, and
notifications about meetings and upcoming events.
Strathmore Parent & Tot Playgroup
Meets every Tuesday at 9:30 - 11:30
am. in the Strathmore United Church
Basement.
Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53
Meets the first Monday of each Month
at 7:30 p.m. Call Glen at 403-901-6038.
Website: www.strathmore53.com
Strathmore Regional Victim
Services Society (SRVSS)
SRVSS is looking for men and women
interested in becoming front line victim
advocates to provide support, information and referrals to victims of crime or
tragedy. If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Program Coordinator at the Strathmore RCMP Detachment at (403) 934-6552. Website:
www.strathmoreregionalvictimservices.
com
Strathmore Writers Group
Meets once a month at the library, For
adult writers who would like to share
writing for feedback and support, and
spark creativity through writing exercises, prompts, and group writing projects.
Contact Katie at katkenig@gmail.com,
see our website at http://lonesomecow.
ca/category/strathmore-writers-group/
or find us on Facebook under Strathmore Writers Group.
St. Michaels & All Angels Anglican
Currently at interim location: 245 Brent
Blvd. (North Door) 403-934-3017. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00am.
Storytime at Strathmore
Municipal Library
Story Time with Miss Hope Wednesdays 10:30am-11:30am.
Sunday School for All Ages
Lord of All Lutheran Church offers
Christian Education opportunities for
ages 3 years to adult, on Sunday Mornings. For more information please call
Margo Sevick 403-901-2044 or call the
Church Office at 403-934-2374.
Wheatland County Food Bank
Society
Food applications accepted at (403)
324-4335 Monday through Thursday
12pm to 4pm or through the website
at: www.wheatlandfoodbank.com.
Wheatland Rural Crime Watch
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each
Month. Featuring guest speakers. For
more information call 403-934-4055.
Youth Club of Strathmore
Provides youth (6-17yrs) with affordable,
barrier free programs that build positive
relationships, develop self-esteem and
promote personal skills. Includes a homework program offered Monday to Friday
from 3pm-6pm. Call the Youth Club
for further info 403-934-4918 or www.
youthclubofstrathmore.ca.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Second Annual Edible
Book Day Competition
Thursday, March
31 (Noon-4:00pm).
Strathmore Library. Do
you love books? And
food? And prizes? We
are challenging you
to create the coolest
edible book creation
and join us for this fun,
tasty competition! For
full details go to www.
strathmorelibrary.ca/
ediblebooks.
Foolish Fun Day Friday,
April 1. Strathmore Library
- Laugh and giggle your
way through our crazy
group of foolish themed
stations. Open to all ages
and free to attend! Drop
in anytime.
Wheatland Weed
Consensus Committee
Spring Meeting
Wednesday, April 6,
2-4pm Wheatland County
Administration Office.
Everyone Welcome.
Contact Kristi Cox at
kristicoxnn@gmail.com or
403-533-3977 for details.
Westmount School
Theatre Production Naomis Light SPECIAL
Senior matinee April 13 @
1:30pm. Grade 6 students
will serving tea & baking.

Have something to add? Phone

403-934-5589, or email your
not-for-profit event to
info@strathmoretimes.com.

Have you updated your event? Please contact us directly to update your event in this community calendar. Phone 403-934-5589, or email your changes to info@strathmoretimes.com.

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Taking flight
Local youth from Strathmores 903
Air Cadet Squadron recently took
part in a Familiarization Flight which
is part of the mandatory support
training that takes place at every air
cadet squadron across Canada. After
receiving training in flight principles,
each cadet had the opportunity to
take part in a 45-minute flight at the
High River Regional Airport.

Photo Courtesy of Martin Eisbrenner

Local Rocky Mountain Raiders bantam AAA
female players (left photo) Kaia Borbandy and
Natalie Funk won silver at provincials in St.
Albert from March 24-27.
Local Rocky Mountain Raiders midget AAA
female team players Paige Russell (top l-r),
Libby Wheeler, (botton l-r), Hailey McCallum,
Erin Fargey and Emma Borbandy (not shown)
were a part of the teams first ever provincial banner after winning the tournament in
Grande Prairie from March 24-27.

Photos Courtesy of
Wayne Funk and Hailey McCallum

Raiders crowned provincial champs

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

For the first time in franchise history, the Rocky
Mountain Raiders triple-A female midget team
claimed the provincial championship.
Consisting of local players Paige Russell, Hailey
McCallum, Erin Fargey, Libby Wheeler and Emma
Borbandy, the Raiders defeated the Calgary Fire
2-1 in the final in Grande Prairie on March 27.
The girls played six games in a four-day span
and wound up with a 5-1 record, en route to the
winning championship.
Wheeler said the only loss came against the Fire
and only fuelled them to want to play them in the
finals; the loss was a point in the event that she felt
brought the team together.
I dont think anyone was happy to lose to them
in the first place, said Wheeler. It was stressful
going out there, like 6-on-5 for last two minutes
to get that over with and have that buzzer go was
unbelievable.
This is Russells last season of Raider hockey and
to go out and prove they were champions was a
highlight for her.
We can still keep our title as first in the league,
said Russell. Ive won gold before but this time
its a little more special because our team is a lot
closer and the fact we get to have a chance at nationals is pretty unreal.
Additionally, what helped the team stay consistent at provincials was that they were able to get a
practice in on the way up to get them accustomed
to the pace of the tournament while making sure
theyd be at their best.
When Fargey got her chance to play in between
the pipes, she took the opportunity and made sure
when she was the last line of defense that that she
kept the puck in front of her.
However, if she wasnt playing, her mindset was
always to stay positive and encourage her team-

mates on the bench.

The feeling of being a champion hadnt quite
sunk in for McCallum yet but she described it as
an honour to be a part of the first Raiders championship team.
Every line was just rolling, said McCallum.
That was the best part that all four of our lines
were unstoppable. Last year you could definitely
see the separation with team and this year its all
one family.
As for Borbandy, shes been to two championship series before at the bantam level, and she said
what had helped them to the win was the encouragement they gave one another.
We never gave up even if we were down a goal,
said Borbandy.
The Raiders will now go to regionals to face
the Northern Capitals, the team they lost to in the
Macs final. The series will take place from April
1-3 in Prince George, B.C.
Meanwhile, the bantam triple-A female Raiders,
who carry locals Natalie Funk and Kaia Borbandy
on their roster, made it to the gold medal game
but lost to the Edmonton Lightning 3-2 for the second consecutive year in overtime in St. Albert on
March. 27.
Both of them were fantastic, said head coach
Dan Tall, in referring to the locals. Kaia was instrumental in our first game against Edmonton in
the round robin. She was used mostly in a shutdown role and she played against some of the best
players.
Natalie was great all tournament as well and actually scored the goal to get us back on the road to
getting to overtime against Edmonton in the final.
We were down 2-0 and she scored with 10 minutes
left to get us back in the game.
Tall said its tough to go through losses like this
one, but the improvements made throughout the
course of the season is only going to pay dividends for the future.

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Pass the Salt

THE SIMPLE THINGS

His name is Timothy. He is two
years old. Someone gave him an
orange dump truck. A $5 dump
truck. And for a week now, it has
been the topic of many of his
conversations a simple plastic
dump truck.
It was a bottle of coke. And the
woman standing on the corner,
looking hungry, along, homeless,
eagerly accepted it with a smile. An
hour later, she continued to smile
and to slowly sip it and savour its
sweetness. A simple 500 ml bottle
of a sweet beverage.
As the door opened the eyes of
the tiny old woman scrunched
down in her bed darted over to see
who was coming in. As soon as she
saw her daughters face, she laid
back and relaxed. That visit meant
so much, and took so little. They
only spoke for a short time before
she drifted off to sleep but that
simple visit made her whole day
Have we forgotten what really
counts in our world? I wonder.
Somehow it seems we have gotten
caught up in a mistaken understanding that unless something
is big or flashy or costly, it has no
value in our world in reality,
it isnt the size, or the cost, or the
wrapping at all.
What matters? The simple recognition that someone cares. That
the recipient matters. Has value. It
is the personal reminder that we

BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH

105 Main St. Carseland
403-934-9337
office@bowriveralliance.com
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
www.bowriveralliance.com
RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY
(1 PET. 2:9)
1207 205-213 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
(Hilton Plaza)
403-667-7832
Pastor: Dunmoye Lawal
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 pm
www.rccgstrathmore.com
STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
50 Maplewood Drive 403-934-2225
Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer
Youth Pastor: Kyle Lomenda
New Office Hours:
9 am - 4 pm Tues - Wed - Thur
Worship Service: 10:30 am
Childrens Church & Nursery in Service
Extending Grace - igniting hope
www.strathmorefullgospel.com
LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN
112 Lakeside Blvd. 403-934-2374
Pastor: Dawn Nelson
Worship Schedule
Thursday Evening 7:00 pm
Sunday Family 10:30 am
Christian Education
For All - Ages 3-103
Sunday at 9:30 am
Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ!
HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH
102 Canal Gardens
403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171
Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
Worship Sundays 10:30 am
Healing Room Monday 7-9 pm
Now available at The Seed (our book nook)
Living Books and Products
phone: 403-619-9279
Come Join us for a spirit-filled time
of worship

count and are recognized that

matters.
Our world moves fast. Our time is
spent staring into a screen or reflecting on fulfilling our own needs
or desires. We often dont even see
the hurt or sadness around us, or
hear the quiet calls for help or recognition. Maybe because we are
afraid it will require a big thing.
Today I hold up before all of us it
is so often that it is the small things
that make the biggest difference.
Think about what brings a smile to
you, or warms your heart.
Remember something you thought
was insignificant that you did, and
then mm
There will always be a need for big
things, for large actions and costly
programs. But there are even more
opportunities and needs for the
small, personal, caring acts, gifts,
and words.
Jesus said, Love one another as
yourself
May that be a reminder for us all
to consider what would make us
feel special, loved, cared for, and
then go and do it for someone else.
I think if we stop and watch and
take note of the opportunities to
love others, all around us, we just
may discover is really is about the
small things.
Amen.
Pastor Dawn
Lord of All Lutheran

STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
Meeting in the Lutheran Church
112 Lakeside Blvd. 587-227-6956
Pastor: Donald Pierre
Services held every Saturday
Sabbath School: 10 AM
Worship Service: 11 AM
www.strathmoreadventist.ca
donald816@hotmail.com
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC
Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym
709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore
403-934-2641
Pastor: Fr. Wojciech Jarzecki
Masses: Saturday 5 pm Sunday 10 am
ST. MICHAEL & ALL
ANGELS ANGLICAN
Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ
INTERIM WORSHIP LOCATION:
245 Brent Blvd., Strathmore
(NORTH door) 587-727-0649
Pastor & Priest: Bryan Beveridge
Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am
HOPE COMMUNITY
COVENANT CHURCH
245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore 403-934-2424
Worship Service Sundays 10 am
Lead Pastor: Glenn Peterson
www.hope-community.ca
STRATHMORE ALLIANCE
325 1 Ave 403-934-3543
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
Transitional Pastor: Jim Hathaway
9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages
11:00 am Worship Service
www.strathmorealliance.com
STRATHMORE UNITED
Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue
403-934-3025
Rev. Pamela Scott
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Babysitting Provided
Wheel Chair Accessible
Loop system for the hearing impaired

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TIMES

Obituaries
SMITH, Ruby Leuella
(nee Westgard)

January 22, 1928

March 29, 2016

One last battle

Holy Cross Collegiate Hawks senior high boys basketball team capped off a great season with one last
game against the schools teachers on March 9. It was a close game, and even though the students
played hard, they fell by nine points to the teachers.
Manny Everett Photo

Rock supremacy
Thirty-six curling teams, including two-time Brier Champion and the `1986 World Curling Championship winner Ed Lukowich (m), who played for Team Walsh, had a great time competing all week long in
the Strathmore Curling Clubs Mens Bonspiel from March 14-20.
Justin Seward Photo

Honouring Lavallees legacy

MEGAN MATTHIES
City of Chestermere

Tragedy struck twice for the communities of Chestermere and Strathmore in
the summer of 2015 as two remarkable
young men were lost in separate vehicle
accidents.
Jaydon Sommerfeld and Markus Lavallee were well known in the local sports
community as outstanding athletes and
strong team players.
As the fall hockey season began,
Chestermere Lakers coach Ted Laing
wanted to do something significant to
honour Markus legacy in particular as
he had grown up playing his tyke, novice, atom, and peewee with the Lakers
team and had eventually reached the
M15 Raiders and Strathmores CFR Bisons.
Markus was a great leader that kids
could look up to on and off the ice,
said Laing. We dedicated our season to
his memory but wanted to really remind
the kids of what he stood for and encourage them to play like Markus.
Inspired by the Calgary Flames tradition of giving a fire helmet to outstanding players, Laing contacted Chestermere Fire Services (CFS) to see if they
would be interested in helping out.
The fire crews were more than happy
to support the team.
When coach Ted approached us, I
thought this was a great way to help
promote the strong values that Markus
lived by - values that we share as firefighters, said Acting Fire Chief Brian
Pomrenke. There are so many parallels
between a hockey team and the emergency services team. Its been fantastic
for our crews to be able to act as mentors to this group of young people.
Small acts of inspiration were recognized at the end of each game, when
the helmet that CFS provided was given
to the player who had shown the most
heart and worked the hardest, some-

On a prairie winter day, Ruby was

born at her grandmothers home in White Bear, Saskatchewan and delivered by none other than her
grandmother. Ruby grew up on a farm near Kyle,
Saskatchewan and attended Twilight School. After
leaving school, Ruby worked at local grocery stores.
It was at work that Ruby met Jack (John) Smith of
Sanctuary. Jack and Ruby married January 29, 1949
in Calgary, Alberta. They worked there until April
when they moved back to Sanctuary to the Abraham farm. In 1961, the birth of Charmaine made
their family complete. They continued farming until
1969 when they moved to Strathmore, Alberta. Ruby
worked at the Co-op, had her own ceramics business, and made and sold baking and crafts at the local farmers market. Jack passed away in 1987. Over
the years, Ruby enjoyed visits with her grandchildren
and daughter in Vernon. In 2007, Ruby moved into
the Wheatland Lodge. She continued to remain productive right up until her death having crocheted
and knitted hundreds of blankets, mitts, booties, and
hats for Ronald McDonald House and the NICU at the
Calgary Foothills Hospital. Ruby was predeceased
by her husband, Jack; son-in-law Ted Treleaven;
brother Sam; sister-in-law Gwen; sister Laura; and
her parents Clarence and Melita. Ruby is survived by
her daughter, Charmaine; grandchildren Lauren and
Jordan; sisters Annie and Melita; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Her family
would like to thank the staff at the Wheatland Lodge
and Strathmore Hospital for their care and kindness.
Memorial donations can be made directly to the Ronald McDonald House (111 West Campus Place NW,
Calgary, Alberta, T3B 2R6), NICU at the Calgary Foothills Hospital (Calgary Health Trust, 800-11012 Macleod Trail SE Calgary, AB T2J 6A5) or S.T.A.R.S. Air
Ambulance (Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary,
Alberta, T2E 8M7). A memorial service will be held on
Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Strathmore United Church
at 1:00 p.m. To send condolences, please visit Rubys
obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca

Photo Courtesy of Megan Matthies

one who had played like Markus. By

the end of the season, every player had
been awarded the helmet.
On Sunday, Jan. 24, at the teams last
regular season game, the helmet, bearing the signature and number of each
player, was presented to Shantelle Lavallee, Markus mom.
We wanted to let her know that the
whole community is still behind her,
said Laing. We are still thinking of
Markus and the want to let her know
that his legacy will not be forgotten.
Words can not express the gratitude, love and support we feel for this
thoughtful and kind gesture from Coach
Ted, the peewee players, their parents
and the Chestermere Fire Department,
said Shantelle. To honor Markus in
such a way, warmed our hearts in a way
that well forever remember. The Play
Like Markus award that was gifted to
our family to honour Markus and the
many years he played in Chestermere as
a Laker will be treasured in our family
all the years of our lives. Thank you also
Wyatt, the teams captain, for the amazing presentation. We know Markus was
so proud, as were we.
For more information about Chestermere Fire Services, visit www.chestermere.ca/cfs.

Obituaries
OLSON,

Eric Julius Larry

It is with saddened hearts that we
announce the passing of Larry Olson
on March 22, 2016 at the age of 70
years. Larry was born February 1, 1946 in Calgary,
AB and passed away surrounded by his family after
fighting many years with heart and lung problems.
Larry was the only child of Mabel (Godfrey) and Eric
Olson, living his entire life in the Ardenode/Nightingale communities. He took pride in his community
and was active in several committees and associations within the Strathmore area. He is survived by
his loving wife and best friend of 40 years Darriel,
his daughter Daneen and son Devin and Jen and
his two adored granddaughters Everly and Tenley as
well as many extended family members. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016
at Strathmore Civic Centre (120 Brent Blvd., Strathmore) at 11:00 a.m. If friends so desire, in lieu of
flowers, memorial tributes may be made in Larrys
honor to the Royal Canadian Legion, Strathmore
Branch. The family would especially like to thank
Dr. Fanning and his colleagues in Strathmore and
Calgary, the Strathmore medical staff, the wonderful paramedics and Home Care professionals and
his many friends for their unending love, care, and
friendship to Larry and his family through the years.
To send condolences, please visit Larrys obituary at
www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca

THANK YOUS

A Huge Thank You to

The Cheadle Lions Club

For everything you do for us at the

Wheatland Lodge

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

Furniture, household goods,

antiques. SATURDAY APRIL
1 AND SUNDAY APRIL 2 from
9am-4pm. #5 Wellington
Cove [I block NE of the RCMP
Station].

MULTI-FAMILY
GARAGE
SALE. Tools, games, movies
something for everyone.
1503 Strathcona Close Saturday April 9 and Sunday
April 10 from 9am-4:30pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Chestermere Fire Services and Chestermere Lakers hockey team honoured Markus Lavallees
legacy by joining forces.

CLASSIFIEDS

We truly appreciate you putting on the

Irish Casino on St. Patricks Day
You do a lot for our senior residents
over the past years and we couldnt
thank you enough!
Your generous contribution and
support are beyond measures

THANK YOU!

Happy 57th
Wedding Anniversary

Anne & John Godsman

were married in
Edinburgh, Scotland
on April 4th, 1959

Congratulations from their family son Iain, daughter-in-law Joanne,

grandchildren Arizona and Hunter.

BIRTHDAYS

Thank You

I would like to thank the Branch No. 10 and Ladies

Auxilary Branch No. 10 for helping me for the past
ten years organizing the Vimy Celebration
April 9th, for our Veterans.
The Sgt at Arms and Colour Party which was
always enjoyed by everyone. The Bar Staff - Nevada
Chairmen, the wonderful suppers served by our
kitchen staff, and the music during dinner
and the 903 Strathmore Air Cadets that
served the dinner.
My MCs, that was such a big help for me
during the Celebration.
The Ladies Auxilary that decorated the
tables and hall, I couldnt have done it
without them, most effective was the
meaning of the Empty Table.
Thank you to the Caretakers for setting
up the tables and chairs for the evening.
It was an honour for me to do all this for
our Veterans, and I really enjoyed doing this
with the help everyone gave me.
When the Veterans and guests come in the hall,
their smiles, hand shakes and thanks, said it all.

Strathmores
Newest

OCTOGENARIAN!

Gloss Bless all the Veterans and thanks for

your help to keep Canada free.
Lest We Forget Lest We Forget.
God willing I will be back in 2017.
Wanda Coldwell, LA Member

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CLASSIFIEDS
NOTICES

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HAPPY 70th SIS (baby Mason), April 1, 1946? You were

adopted in 1946 to: Father
50, farmer/plasterer. Mother
39, teacher/clerk. Siblings 2 brothers, 17/15; 1 sister
14. Contact cjanewilkinson@
shaw.ca. 1-250-860-6474.

Strathmore
Minor Ball
AGM

NOTICES
GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH
US. Business planning, training and advisory services
available. Flexible and affordable loans. Call CF Wild
Rose or www.cfwildrose.ca
for more information.
WATKINS (shirra.watkins@
gmail.com) or MARYKAY
(shirra.mkcanada@gmail.
com). Contact Shirra to order
products OR free consultations 403-934-9638.

April 4, 2016
7pm
Chuck Mercer
Room
Strathmore
Civic Centre

GET YOUR
CLASSIFIED
ADS IN THE
TIMES!
Call
403-934-5589

Dr. Tonya Coutts-Wirth,

RAc, DTCM

NOTICES

Visit the New Chamber Website

Features include:
Quick & easy membership payments
Link to member benefits
Business information on the local,
provincial & federal levels
Updates on events & Board Meetings
Members are eligible to be in the
Business Directory & rotating Ad Space

VILLAGE OF
ROCKYFORD
NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT
A Development Permit has been issued in
accordance with the Village of Rockyford
Land Use Bylaw for the following property.
Lot 10 & 11, Block 9, Plan 1367
202 Railway Ave.
Rockyford, Alta.
Trailer Hauling

New morning times available

Mon & Wed 10:45am - 3:30pm
Tues & Thrus 1:00pm - 5:30pm

#108, 304-3rd Ave Strathmore | 403-934-2052

acupuncture.simplyholistic@gmail.com

Susan C Adamson
Memorial Garden
You Plant It, Weed It, I Water It!
Garden Plot Rentals
Get Your 10x10 Garden Plot
10% Off For Families With 4 or More Plots
10% Off Seniors 55+

The above permit shall not be valid until

fourteen (14) days after the Notice of Decision has been published. Any person
wishing to appeal this decision may do so
in writing by mailing an Appeal to the Development Appeal Board, Village of Rockyford,
Box 294, Rockyford, Alta T0J 2R0 within the
fourteen (14) days.
Notice of this Decision posted April 1, 2016.
Lois L. Mountjoy
Development Officer

Strathmore, AB (403) 888-1749

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www.meadowlarkcare.com

BOTTLE DRIVE

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Parent Sponsored STRATHMORE HIGH
SCHOOL GRAD 2016 will be hosting its
3rd Annual Bottle Drive.
Due to economic times, we have decided to
make this our only major fundraiser.
Please help our Grads by cleaning up the
town and neighboring Hamlets.
Please support the 2016 Grads.
If you are not available on this day,
please drop off your bottles or cans at the
Strathmore Bottle Depot and ask them to
donate the money to
Strathmore High School Grads 2016.
Any Questions - Call Chris - 403.969.1766
Thank you in advance for your support.
Parent Sponsored Strathmore
High School Grads 2016

MISC

HIP OR KNEE Replacement?

Restrictions in walking/
dressing? $2,500 yearly
tax credit. $20,000 lump
sum cheque. Disability Tax
Credit. Expert Help: 1-844453-5372.

RED ANGUS and BLACK ANGUS bulls for sale. Yearlings

and 2 year olds. Semen
tested and delivered. Mardy
Skibsted 403-934-2571.

HEATED CANOLA buying

Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying:
oats, barley, wheat & peas
for feed. Buying damaged
or offgrade grain. On Farm
Pickup Westcan Feed &
Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think:

Canadian pardon. U.S. travel
waiver. Divorce? Simple.
Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to
$25,000. Calgary 403-2281300/1-800-347-2540.

DOES INFLATION affect you?

www.goldeninflationhedge.
com.

FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 1-2
year old polled and horned,
A.I. bloodlines, very quiet,
muscled. 780-913-7963;
www.simmeronranch.ca.

www.StrathmoreTimes.com

EQUIPMENT

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Service available at select
supporting Distributors. Call
1-888-263-8254.
POLE BARNS, Shops, steel
buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply
and installation. Call John at
403-998-7907; jcameron@
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BUILDING

SALE.

$8,489. 32X34 $10,328.

42X50 $15,866. One end
wall included. Pioneer Steel
1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

March 28 April 1 is
Alberta Rural Health Week
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SEEDLINGS of hardy trees,
shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce
& Pine from $0.99/tree. Free
shipping.
Replacement
guarantee. 1-866-873-3846
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Call or text (403) 540-0856.

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and Healthcare Practitioners:
25X26 $6, 275. 30X30

Thank you.

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Acupuncture, Herbs and TCM

Call to book an appointment.

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A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20, 40 & 53. 40

insulated reefers/freezers.
Modifications possible windows, doors, walls, as office,
living work-shop, etc., 40
flatrack/bridge. 1-866-5287108;
www.rtccontainer.
com.

TRAINING
MEDICAL TRAINEES needed
now! Hospitals & doctors offices need certified
medical office & administrative staff! No experience
needed! We can get you
trained! Local job placement
assistance available when
training is completed. Call
for program details! 1-888627-0297.
HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION Specialists are in
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HELP WANTED

ROUND HAY BALES, self unloading, bulk oats. New truck

tires. Cheap - starting at
$285. Cheap undercarriage
new & used. No Sunday
calls. Phone 403-704-3509
or 403-704-4333.

MISC
CANADA BENEFIT GROUP
- Do you or someone you
know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from
the Canadian Government.
Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or
www.canadabenefit.ca/freeassessment.
GET BACK on track! Bad
credit? Bills? Unemployed?
Need money? We lend! If you
own your own home - you
qualify. Pioneer Acceptance
Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.

EASY ALBERTA DIVORCE.

Free Consultation 1-800320-2477; www.canadianlegal.org. CCA Award #1
Paralegal. A+ BBB Reputation. 26 Years Experience.
Open Mon. - Sat.
SAVE 30% on our Heart of
the Arctic Adventure. Visit
Inuit Communities in Greenland and Nunavut aboard the
comfortable 198-passenger
Ocean Endeavour. Call for
details! 1-800-363-7566 or
visit www.adventurecanada.com. (TICO#04001400).
GRIZZLY BEAR TOUR. Experience a one day fly and
cruise westcoast adventure
to Khutzeymateen, BC this
spring. Calgary and Edmonton departures. 1-866-4601415; www.classiccanadiantours.com.
www.StrathmoreTimes.com

HELP WANTED

MIXED FARM
LABOURER
WANTED
Applicants will be required to work a
variety of shifts, some weekends
A valid drivers license is a must
Class 1 is an asset
Responsibilities include feeding cows,
calving cows and equipment operation
Competitive wage dependant
on experience
Email resume to greg@agrisk.ca

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TIMES

HELP WANTED
Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub
has full and part time
positions available for:

Pub Servers
and Bartenders

Must be over 18 years and have ProServe,

REELfacts within 30 days of hire
Minimum wage of with opportunity
to make gratuities
Experience preferred,
but will train suitable candidates
Apply with resume to:
strathmorestationjobs@gmail.com
or in person at 380 Ridge Road Strathmore
Only those selected for interview will
be contacted.

StrathmoreTimes.com

www.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HARDISTY HOME HARDWARE

Store Manager needed. See
details at albertacareers.net.
Send resume to: resumes@
hardistyhomehardware.ca or
fax to 780-888-2100.

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more.

Albertas weekly newspapers are looking for people
like you. Post your resume
online. Free. Visit: awna.
com/for-job-seekers.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!
In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online
training you need from an
employer-trusted program.
Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or
1-855-768-3362 to start
training for your work-athome career today!

FARM WORK OVERSEAS:

dairy, beef, sheep, crop
farms & horticulture operations host & employ young
Canadians ages 18-30.
Work, travel, experience! International Rural Exchange:
office@irecanada.ca. 306489-4407; www.irecanada.
ca.

Seasonal positions from April to November.

F/T and P/T positions available for:
102-95 Brent Blvd.
Strathmore, AB, T1P 1V3

Now Hiring SHIFT SUPERVISORS

Permanent Position
$13.50/hr, 40-44 Hours/week
Potential Bonuses
Duties Include:
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who
prepare and portion food (5-10 people), Establish
work schedule, Estimate and order ingredients and
supplies, Ensure food service and quality control,
Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage, Prepare and submit reports, Train staff in job
duties, sanitation and safety procedures
Requirements:
- Min. 1 - 2 Years Related Experience
- Fluent in Oral and Written English
- High School Completion
Please visit us at the store with your resume or
fax to (403) 901-6002

P/T BAR SERVERS

PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR RESUME AT
THE BAR IN THE LEGION IN A SEALED
ENVELOPE ADDRESSED TO THE TO THE
ATTENTION OF BAR CHAIRMAN
STATING PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL.
PLEASE NOTE THAT A NECESSARY
DRESS CODE APPLIES.

Immediate openings for

Restaurant Shift Leaders/
Full and Part time Serving/
Bartender positions

Restaurant Servers
Restaurant Cooks
Kitchen Helpers
Severs must have valid ProServe
certificate.
Level 1 Food Handling Course for
Cooks preferred.
Kitchen helpers do not need certification.
Located 15 minutes south of Strathmore,
1/2 hour from Okotoks,
and 1/2 hour from Calgary.
Benefits:
$ 5 Golf
Staff discounts
Above average wages
Great work atmosphere
Flexible work schedules
Please E-Mail your resume in PDF format to
Food@speargrass.ca

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ADS IN THE
TIMES!
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Village of Hussar
Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the Chief Administrative Officer
(CAO) is responsible for the overall administration of municipal operations
and day-to-day tasks of the Village of Hussar, as directed by Mayor and
Council.
The ideal candidate must be a team player, working with the Mayor and
Council to provide leadership, and possess exceptional communication
abilities. Candidates with experience and education in budgeting, finance
and management with a sound understanding of municipal administration
and governance will be given preference. As a small village, the CAO will
be expected to be an integral member of the community.
Qualifications:
Extensive knowledge of accounting and payroll policies and
procedures
Strong computer, communication and organizational skills
Knowledge of and work experience with Microsoft Office
(Word and Excel)
Ability to organize and prioritize work, and meet strict deadlines
while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
Prior municipal knowledge and experience considered an asset
Willingness to enroll and receive Local Authority Administration
program
Demonstrates oral and excellent written communication skills
Also demonstrates tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing
and handling information of a confidential and sensitive nature
Excellent customer service skills, negotiation, analytical and
problem solving skills
Minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience preferred
Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field of study
or work experience
Please submit your cover letter and resume (with a minimum of 3 employment references) electronically, regular mail, fax or in person outlining
your experience, education in key municipal functions, reasons for applying and salary expectations by 12:00 p.m. April 7, 2016 to the undersigned.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Village of Hussar
Attention: Mayor & Council
Box 100
109 1 Avenue East, Hussar, Alberta T0J 1S0
Fax: (403) 787-2560
Email: pshop@telusplanet.net

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION. Saturday, April 2, 10

a.m. Tractors, trucks, equipment, trailers, shelters, granaries! North of Wainwright,
Alberta. Scribner Auction
780-842-5666. Pictures &
listing:
www.scribnernet.
com.

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION.

6th Annual Edmonton Motor
Show Collector Car Auction.
April 8 - 10. Edmonton Expo
Centre. Over 80,000 spectators. Over 85% sold last year.
Consign today. 1-888-2960528 ext. 102; EGauctions.
com.

ANTIQUE AUCTION for Shirley & Don Dubie - April 9

at Busby Community Hall.
Wonderful variety of antique
pieces. View details at www.
spectrumauctioneering.com.
780-967-3375 / 780-9039393.

REACH OVER 1 Million Readers Weekly. Advertise Province Wide Classifieds. Only
$269 + GST (based on 25
words or less). Call now for
details
1-800-282-6903
ext. 228; www.awna.com.

CHINOOK III. 1 bdrm or 2

bdrm. Heat & water included.
No pets. Please call for availability. Call Keli 403-3242944.

is looking for a

1st or 2nd COOK preferably red seal

certified and /or with culinary training.
Also we are in search of

SHIFT LEADERS/SERVERS/
BARTENDERS
We have a busy restaurant with a team
oriented environment. The right candidate
must be energetic with an outgoing but
professional personality.
Must be flexible with schedule in
order to meet business needs.
Please send resumes to
bstephen@strathmoregolfclub.com

Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub
is hiring:

Food Service
Supervisor
380 Ridge Rd., Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5

SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE is
looking for a Site Manager
Couple to live in & operate
our storage facility at 2135
Pegasus Road NE, Calgary
OR 9944 - 33 Ave., Edmonton. Expectations include:
Current computer skills and
office experience; sales; excellent communication skills,
both verbal and written;
maintain the physical facility; janitorial - keep the facility clean; oversee contractors; balancing daily with a
cash out; managing, training
& scheduling assistants;
valid Class 5 drivers licence;
candidate will be asked to
agree to a Credit & Criminal Record Check. Base and
commissions - 80K-85K per
year, 2 bedroom residence gas and electricity is included, benefits, free storage,
contests and prizes. Training to start mid April. Email
BOTH Calgary resumes to
Lisa - Lmcnamara@sentinel.
ca. Email BOTH Edmonton
resumes to Savanna - sregnier@sentinel.ca.

AUCTIONS

RENTALS

STRATHMORE GOLF CLUB

SPEARGRASS GOLF COURSE IS HIRING

AUCTIONS

HELP WANTED
Strathmore Royal Canadian Legion

CLASSIFIEDS

1 Permanent, Full Time

$13.55 Hourly, for 40 Hours per week
Experience: of 2 to 3 years required

Skills: Ability to supervise and co-ordinate

the activities of 16-20 food and beverage
servers, bartenders, or front support staff,
while ensuring great food service and quality
control of foods. Will be responsible to hire
and train front staff in job duties, sanitation,
safety procedures, and AGLC legislation and
ensure that those duties and procedures are
followed. Will follow direction of and report
to the Restaurant Manager on all areas of
the front of house operations. Must possess
great oral communication, excellent problem
solving skills, and organized job task planning
abilities. Must also have the ability to work well
with others in a fast-paced environment while
under pressure. Standing and/or walking for
extended periods. Must Speak, Read, Write
fluent English.
How to Apply:
In person between 9:00 and 17:00, or email
strathmorestationjobs@gmail.com

223 103 STRATHAVEN DR.

2BR/1BA 5 Appls, Fireplace,
Water, 2 Prkg, Nonsmoker,
NP. Available Immediately,
$900.00/ Mo (403) 8276686.
AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST TOWNHOUSE on Green Meadow
Crescent. 4 beds, 2.5 baths,
fenced yard. $1500 per
month + DD. NS, NP. 403852-0074.
4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME
in Strathhaven, available
May 1. Includes 5 appliances
and attached single car garage. $1,600 per month plus
damage deposit, utilities not
included. Call 403-8744096.
BRIGHT 3 BEDROOM
UPPER SUITE IN 4
PLEX Washer, dryer,
balcony, parking. $1000
per month plus utilities.
Responsible adults. Children welcome. Available
immediately Call (403)
934-4196.
1 BDRM $895/MNTH
AND 2 BDRM $995/
MNTH FULLY FURNISHED SUITES AVAILABLE, linens, dishes.
NS, NP. Month to month
rental. 403-936-5541
OR 403-615-5678.

FURNISHED
ROOM FOR
RENT
$550 monthly
No D.D.
No Pets
Smokers are
allowed

Call 587-727-0382

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION. Saturday, April 9, 9

a.m. Tractors, skid steer, mini
excavator, trucks, trailers,
horses. Edgerton, Alberta.
Scribner Auction 780-8425666. Pictures & listing:
www.scribnernet.com.

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CLASSIFIED ADS
IN THE TIMES!

COMMERCIAL
RENTALS
APPROX 2000SQFT OF
COMMERCIAL SPACE, located on 3rd ave. Available Jan.
1st, 2016. $1600/mo. Utilties not included. 587-3230869 OR 403-983-4896
(between Dec.11-Jan.9).
NEW IN TOWN RV & Sea-Can
Self Storage. Starting at $40/
mth. Indoor cold storage also
available.
COMMERCIAL SPACE for
Lease/Rent/Sale. Starting at
1932SF. 403-901-9303
403-650-4600.
LOCATION LOCATION
LOCATION !
COMMERCIAL RENTAL
Office/Warehouse
for
lease. On hwy #1. 1600
up to 18,500 sqft available. Please call 403934-4164.

MANUFACTURED
2015 SRI MODULAR Showhome Clearance. Great savings on new orders until May
1, 2016. Call us for pricing
at 1-855-348-0808 or visit:
www.westerncanadianmodular.com.

REAL ESTATE
104 PLACER GOLD CLAIMS South of Dawson City, Yukon.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Unreserved Auction, April 27
in Edmonton. Claims on 60
Mile River & 13 Mile Creek.
Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652.
Broker: All West Realty Ltd.;
rbauction.com/realestate.

RENTALS

Emerald Management & Realty Ltd.

AVAILABLE RENTALS IN STRATHMORE
WESTMOUNT DR.

CHINOOK II

615 - 3RD STREET

1 & 2 bedroom
bungalow, bi-lvl
& 2 stry units with
parking, some fully
renovated & include
W/D. Children
welcome. No Pets.
From $995.
+ Utilities.

2 bdrm, 1 bath renod

units in brick condo,
parking included.
Electricity and cable
extra. Laundry in
bldg. Half month free
with 1 year lease.
No pets.
$995

2 bedroom, 1 bath
end unit, carpet,
laminate flooring,
oak cabinets, W/D,
parking. Half month
free with 1 year
lease. Reduced S/D
for seniors. No dogs.
$995 + Utilities

Please contact our Leasing Agent:

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN
& SCHOOLS!
REDUCED SECURITY
DEPOSITS
FOR SENIORS
CALL US TO INQUIRE
ABOUT INCENTIVES!

Tamara 403-890-8197

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CLASSIFIEDS

REAL ESTATE

2237 +/- ACRES GRAZING

LEASE near MacKay, Alberta.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Unreserved Auction, April
27 in Edmonton. 375 AUMs,
natural water throughout.
Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652;
Broker: All West Realty Ltd.;
rbauction.com/realestate.
5 PARCELS OF FARMLAND
near Altario, Alberta. Ritchie
Bros. Auctioneers
Unreserved Auction, April 12 in
Provost, Alberta. Fenced
land, natural spring water.
Contact Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652; rbauction.com/
realestate.

The Missing Piece to complete Your Big Picture.

REAL ESTATE

For sale in Strathmore, 2

BDRM CONDO, recently
upgraded, 5 appliances
included. Lots of storage,
close to park and school.
$134,900.00. Call 403-6502498.

AFFORDABLE ACREAGE 20
minutes SE of Manning. 3
bedroom 1 bath house on 15
acre site. Several outbuildings. Asking $130,000. Info/
pictures: stone4realty.com.
780-836-5016.

REAL ESTATE

Barry Duffield

Real Estate Broker

Residential - Commercial

Strathmore - $215,000

3 Beds,
1.5 Baths
Newer Vinyl
Windows,
Exterior Doors,
Debbie Metal Roof

Enslen Immediate
Possession!

Carey
Rose

403-973-2237

Hayley
Poirier
Strathmore - $444,900

barry@OrangeJigsaw.com

PASTURE & GRAZING LEASE

near High Prairie, Alberta.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Unreserved Auction, April
27 in Edmonton. 80 Acres
Pasture & 2 Parcels Grazing
Lease. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652; Broker: All West
Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/
realestate.

the strathmore realty group

SHOP & OFFICE COMPLEX

- Millet, Alberta. Ritchie
Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in
Edmonton. 27,730+/- sq.
ft. industrial shop & office
complex - 40 +/- title acres.
Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652;
Broker: All West Realty Ltd.;
rbauction.com/realestate.

ACREAGE SW OF CARSELAND

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY &

SHOP - Strathmore, Alberta.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Unreserved Auction, June 15
in Edmonton. 2+/- title acres
industrial property & 8000
sq. ft. shop. Jerry Hodge:
780-706-6652. Broker: All
West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.
com/realestate.

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

S.W. Calgary - $299,900

5 Beds,
3 Baths
Hardwood &
Vaulted
Ceilings
Oversized
garage

Langdon - $524,900

3 Beds,
3 Baths
Backs onto
Greenspace
Large Island /
Pantry

Large Executive
Bungalow
Granite /
Hardwood /
Infloor Heat
Triple Attached
Garage

Strathmore - $359,900

5 Beds,
3.5 Baths
Open Concept
Floor Plan
Private
Landscaped
Yard

Carseland - $259,900

3 Beds,
2 Baths
Some New
Upgrades
Fully
Developed
Home

Hayleys
Hits

Strathmore - $539,900

2 Beds,
1 Bath
Marble
Floors
w/ Infloor Heat
Open concept
living

Rural Wheatland - $230,000

3 Beds,
2 Baths
3.41 Acres
27x26 Heated
Shop /
Garage

$739,900
Hillcrest Manor Estates

Strathmore - $469,900

4 Beds,
4 Beds,
Strathmore Fully
- $349,900
GORGEOUS VIEWS
& LOCATION!
finished
3 Baths
3.5 Baths
Stunning
Hardwood
WALKOUT Bungalow,
backing the GOLF COURSE
and
Former
Floors
Showhome UPGRADED Lighting, GRANITE,
Large
POND with a FOUNTAIN.
Highend
Fenced
Finishings
yard
CUSTOM Backsplash
& Blinds, SS Appliances,
HARDWOOD, IN-FLOOR Heat & many MORE
Strathmore - $519,900 4 Beds,
Strathmore - $197,500 3 Beds, 2 Baths
Features..a
3 Baths
New flooring, STUNNING HOME!

1920 Square foot bungalow built in 1989.

Excellent quality home on 24 acres.
Stucco and brick exterior. Large heated
attached garage. Good well. Many extras.
Call today. $599,900

Fixtures,
Toilets,
SS Appliances
R.V. Parking
too!

Arrowwood - $139,900

Super Cute
Well
maintained
Large Deck
& Back Yard

Redland Acreage - $259,900

$325,000
The Ranch
Rockyford - $164,900
Strathmore - $879,900

Tina Scott

5 Acres
Lovingly
Cared for
New Fencing/
Loads of trees

Country Charm!

Over 5,000 sq. ft

Potential!
Some New
Upgrades
Loft area

Multi-purpose
Commercial
space
SUPER
Location!

space
A GREAT Family
Open home, FULLY Developed ofwith
Fenced on a
Concept
4 Bedrooms,Living
3.5 Baths, GRANITE, HARDWOOD,
acre lot
Flexible
to
Kitchen Island &Close
Pantry,
Fireplace, Double Attached
Opportunity
Amenities
Garage & Fenced Yard with Lrg Deck..
Nothing
to do but
MOVE-IN!
Loads of
Rockyford - $89,900
Strathmore - $239,400 BUY or LEASE

Associate
Broker

403-901-5388 cell
www.strathmorerealty.ca
104 3rd Avenue, Strathmore

Call HAYLEY POIRIER

403-901-3472 to View!

The Old Home Hardware Building

PASTURE & HAY LAND. 400

- 8000 acres year round
water. Management available. Central Sask. Natural
springs excellent water.
Grazing available. Other
small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k $2.6m.
Doug Rue 306-716-2671;
saskfarms@shaw.ca.

Granite/
Maple Cabinets
Hardwood/
Custom
Finishings

homesbyhayley1@gmail.com

MORTGAGES
MORTGAGES
MORTGAGES

FOR SALE BY OWNER

4 acres with recently
renovated 16x80 mobile
home. 2 bedroom with 1
office, double garage on
pavement. 1 mile north
of Carseland (25mins to
Calgary). Newer services
with gas. $295,000. Call
403-934-4769.

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LOT 7

CANAL CROSSING
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LOT FOR SALE
(ZONED M-1) 2.00 ACRES (APPROX.)

LOTS AVAILABLE SUMMER 2016!

***NEW SUBDIVISION ACCESS - TRANSCANADA HIGHWAY***

CANAL CROSSING
COMMERCIAL
HIGHWAY LOT
FOR SALE (1)
(ZONED CHWY)
2.0 ACRES (APPROX.)
ACROSS FROM NEW
DODGE LEADERSHIP

CANAL CROSSING
COMMERCIAL
HIGHWAY LOT FOR
SALE (MULTIPLE)
(ZONED CHWY)
1.36 ACRES (APPROX.)
ACROSS FROM NEW
DODGE LEADERSHIP

CANAL CROSSING
COMMERCIAL
HIGHWAY LOT
FOR SALE (1)
(ZONED CHWY)
1.5 ACRES (APPROX.)
ACROSS FROM NEW
DODGE LEADERSHIP

CANAL CROSSING
COMMERCIAL
HIGHWAY CORNER
LOT FOR SALE (1)
(ZONED CHWY)
1.38 ACRES
(APPROX.)

CONTACT JOHN
403-852-0074 john@gh-a.com

Serving 3 Generations of Families

CALL LORNA

13.4 ACRES WITH

LAKEVIEW $849,900
Just outside Town
Limits, 1624 Sq Ft Fully
Developed Bungalow
Quonset/2 Barns/
Double Heated Garage
Paved Access!

SOLD

CALL LORNA

MOBILE
$114,900

NEW 2 STOREY
LAKEWOOD MEADOWS
$448,000
2260 Sqft, large bonus room,
upgraded cabinets and granite
counters.

CALL LORNA

3 BEDROOM
2 BATH
SINGLE CAR GARAGE
ON LEASE LAND!

CALL LORNA

BLING, BLING!
$352,900 NEW
CUSTOM DESIGNED
VILLA. WILDFLOWER
RANCH. OVER 1500 SQ.
FT. MOUNTAIN VIEWS.
DBL GARAGE

CALL LORNA

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NO ROOM FOR YOUR

EQUIPMENT??
INDUSTRIAL
GENERAL LOTS
10-13 ACRE PARCELS
5 MILES WEST OF
STRATHMORE
NEW ROAD

46.56
ACRES
Many options on this
parcel of land, 25 minutes east of Calgary.

$599,000

PARK IT HERE $119,900

Serviced lot for RV or Park Model.
Deck, Pools, Lake.
Backs onto golf course.
CALL LORNA

COME SEE ME!

$699,900

CALL LORNA

WANTED:

2 or 3 bedroom
1/2 duplex.
CALL LORNA

SOLD

1612 SQ.FT. BUNGALOW

CUSTOM DESIGNED
PARK AND CANAL
LOCATION
FULLY DEVELOPED
LOWER

CALL LORNA

IN THE SUN!
$339,900
GORGEOUS VILLA WITH
OVER 2100 SQ. FT
3 BDRMS, 3 BATHS,
2 TIER DECK FOR
ENTERTAINING
FULLY DEV. LOWER.

BETTER THAN
NEW!
$139,900
NICELY DECORATED WITH CORK
FLOORING
SO BRIGHT AND OPEN
VIEW OF LAKE AND GOLF
COURSE
WANT A FRIENDLY
ATMOSPHERE??

CALL LORNA

COVENTRY
CLASSIC
$477,700

NEAR SCHOOLS!
ON GREEN SPACE
GORGEOUS TWO
STOREY

Associate
Broker
CALL
LORNA PHIBBS
403-874-7660
TO BUY OR SELL!

35 Years Experience

106 - 304 - 3rd Ave.,

Strathmore
lorna@lornaphibbs.com
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PERFECT FAMILY
HOME, AREA AND
AMENITIES
$524,900!

SOLD

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PRICE REDUCE

MLS C4050226

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MLS C4053275

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MLS C4054950

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OR OFFICE!

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3 1/2 Lots For Sale

In Gleichen $24,900!!!
Two Titles. Great Location
Across Park

CALL CHANTALE

Cute and Cozy

Bungalow in Gleichen
$79,900
2 Bed, 2 Bath
Great Starter Home!

CALL LORNA

HOME
TEAM!

SPEARGRASS GOLF
COURSE AND UP AND
GROWING COMMUNITY
LOTS STARTING AT
$70,000.
ACREAGE $359,900!
ALL PAVEMENT, HEATED
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AND CROSS FENCED
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PERFECT INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITY COMMERCIAL
ON THE MAIN OFFICE SPACE
ABOVE AND RESIDENTIAL
CONDO WITH DOUBLE
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$619,900!

CALL ROBERT

APARTMENT BUILDING
WITH 5 SELF CONTAINED
APARTMENTS WITH
POTENTIAL TO EXPAND
TO 7, ROCKYFORD
$199,900!

CALL ROBERT

BRAND NEW FAST

POSSESSION $342,400!
UPGRADE HOME OVER 1525
SQ. FT. 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH
OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH
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GARAGE! A MUST SEE!

CALL ROBERT

$159,000
Upgraded home on huge lot
Single garage
Fully developed basement
Investment opportunity
Call Ron Kaechele for more
details: 403-934-1097

COVENTRY CLASSIC
NEAR SCHOOLS!
ON GREEN SPACE
GORGEOUS TWO
STOREY

La Shaun
Andrews
403
850-4593

Chantale
Hill
403
325-3860

Ron
Kaechele
403
934-1097

Paul
Kautz
403
875-4166

Ryan
Kautz
403
875-1170

Shauna
Kenworthy
403
803-4605

Tracy
Larsen
403
901-9143

Lorna
Phibbs
403
874-7660

Great Location!!!
$339,900

Huge Lot!!
$259,900
Over 1/3 of an acre
Huge 4 car heated garage
1220 sq ft
Fully fenced

Spacious Townhouse!!
$254,900
1348 Sq Ft
Fully finished basement
$49 per month condo fees
Tons of counter space
in kitchen

CALL SHEILA

MLS C3648519

CALL SHEILA

MLS C4037467

CALL SHEILA

MLS C4044281

CALL TRACY

WALKOUT BUNGALOW
4 ACRES - $799,900

SOLD

CALL TRACY

BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED
ADULT COMMUNITY
RANCH ESTATES
$144,900

SOLD

THE COURTYARD

Over 2100 sq ft walkout in the

Community of Wildrose. 3bdr, 3 bath,
Office, Living room, Bonus Room, Dining
area, Huge Kitchen with Stainless Steel
Appliances, 2 fireplaces, 9ft ceilings, All
blinds, Covered wrap around deck and
so much more!!

MOVING TO CALGARY? $424,900

SOLD

MLS C4052670

This move in ready home has been

recently painted, has new laminate
flooring throughout the main floor and
has been well maintained. This 3
bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is 1485 sq ft
and features a large living room, dining
area, big kitchen, heated double
detached garage, two tierd deck and
patio. This home is a must see!

RENTAL OPPORTUNITY
DOWNTOWN 1 BDRM HOUSE RENTAL 1 BDRM/1 BATH,
750 SQ/FT, OFF STREET PARKING, WITHIN WALKING
DISTANCE OF ALL DOWNTOWN STORES AND AMENITIES,
$900/MO. + $900 DD, N/S, PETS NEGOTIABLE.
PLEASE CONTACT 403-629-9010

CALL SHAUNA

MOVE IN AND ENJOY!

- $348,000

Updated home located on

quiet cul-de-sac
2+2 bdrms, 3 full baths
Fully finished
Added bonus room!

CALL SHAUNA

RETIRE IN STYLE $340,000

Bright and cherry

adult living condo
1130 sq.ft. 2 bdrms, 2 baths
Single attached garage
Unfinished basement

CALL SHAUNA

GOLF COURSE LUXURY $589,900

Gorgeous 1489 sq.ft. bungalow
3+2 bdrms, 3 full baths
Fully finished walkout
Too many upgrades to mention!

CALL SHAUNA

One bedroom apartment

Main floor. Underground
heated parking. Reasonable
condo fees. $139,900
Call Ron Kaechele for more
details: 403-934-1097

COUNTRY CHARM IN
GLEICHEN - $219,900

Cute & quaint on an

oversized lot
1+2 bedrooms, 2 baths
Spacious addition with in
floor heat
Double attached garage

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1151 sq ft, Built 2000

3 Bed, 2 Bath
Oversized Single Garage

CALL RON

ACROSS FROM
FOOTHILLS HOSPITAL
$324,900
2 bedroom,1 bath,
carport parking, deck
with yard condo also
near U of C!

RETIRE IN STYLE
- $340,000
Bright and cheery
adult living condo
. 1130 sq.ft. 2 bdrms, 2 baths
. Single attached garage
. Unfinished basement

Near Airdrie & Calgary

2012, 1568 sq ft, Shop
Heated Dbl Att Garage
2+2 Bed, 4.5 Bath
In Floor Heat, Trees, View

NEW LISTING

$70,000

Speargrass lot nestled along

the bow river with amazing
views all around! Bring along
your Golf Clubs so you can
play a round at the Beautiful
Speargrass Golf Course!

CALL SHEILA

Robert
Desjardins
403
934-5533

Sheila
Bassen
403
361-0390
Keith
Garrioch
403
333-8411

Quartz Countertops
Granite sink
Hardwood flooring
No neighbors behind you!!

MLS C4053125

$246,700
Double wide modular home
Heated garage. 3 large
bedrooms, 2 full baths
Huge deck, A/C, skylights
Call Ron Kaechele for more
details: 403-934-1097

$477,700

MEET OUR

$139,900
SENIORS CONDO
IN THE HEART OF
STRATHMORE

C/S

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MLS C4043631

JUST ON THE MARKET,

WALKING DISTANCE TO
ALL SCHOOLS, 4
BEDROOM PLUS OFFICE
3 FULL BATHS WELL
MAINTAINED HOME
$334,900!

WALKOUT BUNGALOW
HILLVIEW ESTATES
$369,900!
1,285 sq. ft. Built in 2008. 2
Bed + Den, 2 Bath. Unfinished
Basement. Oversized Garage.
Roughed-In In Floor Heat.
Beautiful Country Views!

C/S

CALL LA SHAUN

MLS C1026404

UPGRADED HOME,
FULLY DEVELOPED
5 BEDROOM, 3 BATH,
ONLY 20 MINUTES TO
CALGARY! OWNER
SAYS SELL $359,900!

CALL CHANTALE

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Mike
Zarokostas

Financial Services
Manager