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No end in sight for
Bio-Can issues
MIRIAM OSTERMANN

STRATHMORE
Times Associate Editor
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ingale, where frustration and anger mushroomed
on Tuesday over the lack of actions and transpar-
Battle begins ency, leaving Wheatland County residents alarmed
about their health, property values, and water ta-
bles, and local politicians with their hands tied re-
garding issues surrounding the Bio-Can GFL com-
Page 20 posting facility.
The Nightingale community is furious about the
inactivity over the past three months to address
a foul-smelling, lingering odour, large amounts of

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garbage creeping into neighbouring lands, dust
covering the outside and insides of homes, gal-
lon-sized containers of flies, and the absence of
on-site testing by a third party issues the com-
munity has been facing for years.
Residents have complained of burning eyes, res-
piratory issues, convulsions and headaches, and
Experience of even faced the diagnosis of a younger residents
a lifetime lumps as sulphur poisoning, and want the site
shut down. Thus far, Wheatland County requests
to go on-site the Calgary-based facility - which Broker Delegate
houses 11,000 tonnes of drywall, 9,500 tonnes of
sulphur-amended compost, and 2,800 tonnes of
compost material to measure content and take
water samples has been denied. However, the
county was told the site was safe.
The situation has grown dire over the past five
587-316-2000 years for Dennis Kiemeny, president of Neighbors
Against Pollution 2017 (NAP), whose grandkids
See our ad on Page 5
were unable to play outside due to the smell on a
number of occasions.
We shouldnt have to be held hostage in our
homes because they dont process their compost
Offering IV Sedation properly, he said.
Its bothersome how I can get this shoved down
Dr. Ashkan Hamzehi DDS
Dr. Sharif Faizi DDS my throat and yet I cant do anything to stop it.
Dr. Arzy Kafrouny DDS Theyve sold them on the idea, we just put a little
General Practice Family Dentistry
sulphur in, its an additive and were just going to
100 Ranch Market, Unit 105F put a little drywall thats not composting. Its a
Strathmore, AB 403.934.5292 game of cat and mouse and they have the biggest
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cat right now and us little mice are scattered all
over the place trying to fight back and were hav-
Look on Page 4 for ing a hard time.
Town of Strathmore Kiemeny and his wife were among approximate-
Municipal Notices ly 40 community members who showed up to the
Contact Us Today!
July 18 Wheatland County regular council meeting Fun in the sun
where questions surrounding water testing and Many parents and their children came out to Kinsmen Park on July 13 to take part in

Tamara Debbie Craig Sheryl Jens Lars Karen Lorna Audra

403.934.5589 the distribution of an emergency response plan Parent Link Centres free program Mother Goose in the Park. The program runs every
info@strathmoretimes.com were met with evasive responses by Bio-Can Ltd.s Thursday and runs until Aug. 30. See Page 15 for more coverage.
Mark Grunert.
StrathmoreTimes.com
Desjardins Enslen Langlois Johnston Lehmann Lehmann Helfrich Phibbs Reinhardt
www. Miriam Ostermann Photo
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Strathmore
Stampede parade
searching for
volunteers
BRADY GROVE
Times Reporter

EMPLOYEE
The 2017 Strathmore Stampede is al-
most upon us but parade coordinators are
requesting additional volunteers for the
event. The annual parade has become a
staple of the Strathmore Stampede, allow-

PRICING
ing people of all ages to enjoy the floats
and acquire some candy.
Its a very busy morning and theres a
lot going on, said Assistant Community
Events Organizer Kendra Armstrong. The
more help we can get the better.
Volunteers duties include road closure,
float and horse staging. Each volunteer re-

IS BACK!
ceives a swag bag from the town and a
chance to win tickets to the Stampede.
Last year was really well received, said
Armstrong. We had a lot of volunteers
step up and I think they all enjoyed them-
selves.
The town is looking for at least 15 volun-
teers. The town staff has also contributed
to the volunteer staff while the Strathmore
and District Chamber of Commerce will be

$1,000
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car show at Kinsmen Park on
July 15. The event attracted cars
and trucks of all shapes and siz-
es. Samantha Williams (above)
brought her 1964 Chevy C-10
long box out from Calgary to join
her family and Strathmores An-
tique Truck Club. This was Wil-
liams fourth year at the Show n Shine. Rhona and Chris Heighton (top right) come from Beiseker
every year for the show. This year they brought their 1968 Chevy SS Chevelle to help represent the
old school muscle car. Robert Owad (bottom) was a first-timer who came out to experience the event
and showcase his own vehicle. The Calgarian brought one of the oldest vehicles at the show: his 1929
Chevy Capital A Roadster. Brady Grove Photos

Dealing with blue-green

algae blooms
BRADY GROVE signs posted in high traffic areas and
Times Reporter informational pages for concerned citi-
zens and links on their website to AHS
The annual outbreak of blue-green fact sheets, but Pringle said its still neg-
algae at Eagle Lake is having a nega- atively impacting her business.
tive impact, say local business owners. The only way to be infected by the
Eagle Lake RV Owner Leslie Pringle has toxins in the blue-green algae is direct
been dealing with the issue every year contact or ingestion of water contain-
since 1992 in varying intensities and ing the blooming plants. The algae can
says it gets blown out of proportion. cause skin irritation, rash, sore throat,
People get freaked out especially in red eyes, swollen lips, fever, nausea,
the first few years, said Pringle. The vomiting and diarrhea.
media decided instead of calling it cya- According to AHS, symptoms usually
nobacteria to call it toxic algae. If you appear within one to three hours and
dont see blue-green algae youre fine last for one to two days. If you do come
to use the lake. Its really quite simple. into contact with blue-green algae, AHS Now accepting applications until the end of
While the plant can make people and advises people to wash contacted areas Now accepting applications until the end of
July 2017
animals sick, there is a really simple with tap water. July 2017
Stop by to pick up your recruitment forms today:
way to avoid falling ill: dont touch it. According to Shannon Evans, AHS Stop by to pick up your recruitment forms today:
Alberta Health Service (AHS) agrees communications representative, issu- The Strathmore Fire Department
with Pringle that avoidance is the best ing blue-green algae advisories has be- The Strathmore
721 Lakeside Fire Department
Boulevard
policy and stresses if the algae, also come very common in Alberta and no
721 Lakeside
Or call 403-934-3022 duringBoulevard
office hours for more
known as cyanobacteria, isnt visible, one has ever died from it.
the infected lake is perfectly safe for A blue-green algae bloom advisory is Or call 403-934-3022 during office hours for more
information
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in place. Alberta since June 21. For more infor-
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CELEBRATING CANADA 150 BY ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY

Canada150-Celebrating
Canada 150-Celebrating our our
There are numerous facility upgrades and enhancements happening in Strathmore this
Heritage and Culture
summer. They are all part of the capital improvements the Town is undertaking during
Canadas celebratory year. Heritage and Culture
Canada 150-Celebrating our
The work is planned over the next few months and like a house renovation, there is a
lot going on and it may get messy at times with extra construction around town. Heritage and Culture
Some of the rooms under renovation include the Aquatic Centre, the Family Centre,
Lambert Centre (including the Library, Happy Gang area, and FCSS Offices), Kinsmen
Park including the addition of a Community Pavilion, Grays Park and Pathway, and an August 5, 2017
Regular Council area within the Downtown core. August
Start Time:5,9:00
2017
August 5, 2017
am
Start Time: 9:00 am
The goals are to work safely and efficiently to complete the projects with as little
Meetings and disruption as possible and to keep residents and visitors informed throughout the
construction.
Start Time:
Registration 9:00
RegistrationDeadline:
am
July28,
Deadline: July 28,2017
2017
Registration Deadline: July 28, 2017
Theme: CANADA 150-CELEBRATING

Committee of the For project details, follow the progress of the work and stay informed about changes
Theme:
OUR
CANADA
OUR HERITAGE 150-CELEBRATING
HERITAGE
Theme: CANADA
AND CULTURE
AND CULTURE
150-CELEBRATING
that may impact you or your family: Parade Marshall

Whole Meetings Visit the Towns website under the Canada 150 Projects area on the home page OUR HERITAGE AND CULTURE
TBD
Parade Marshall
have been cancelled
(www.strathmore.ca)
TBD Floats $25.00
Parade Marshall
Cost: Commercial
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@TownofStrathmore) Non-Profit Organizations are Free

for August.
and Twitter (@Strathmore_Town)

Watch for other information around Town

TBD

Cost: TODAY
REGISTER Commercial Floats $25.00
AT WWW.STRATHMORE.CA

Non-Profit
Applications Organizations
can be done online orare Free the
download
Cost: Commercial
documents FloatsFCSS
and drop off at Strathmore $25.00
located

Non-Profit atOrganizations
85 Lakeside Blvd.
are Free
CELEBRATING CANADA 150 BY ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY
REGISTER TODAY AT WWW.STRATHMORE.CA
UPDATES TO CANADA 150 PROJECTS Applications can be
REGISTER TODAY ATdone online or download the
WWW.STRATHMORE.CA
documents and drop off at Strathmore FCSS located
For details about all the Canada 150 Projects and ongoing updates, visit Applications can be at 85done online
Lakeside Blvd. or download the
www.strathmore.ca documents and drop off at Strathmore FCSS located
Municipal Library The Library is moving to a temporary location while
at 85 Lakeside Blvd.
enhancements to the Lambert Centre are completed. It will be closed from July
21-26 and reopening on Thursday, July 27 at the temporary location at 116 3rd
Avenue (formerly Rebel Sports/Saan Store). Contact information remains the same
and the building is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking nearby.

FCSS (Family and Community Support Services) FCSS is moving on July 27th and
will be closed on July 28th. Their office reopens on Monday, July 31st at their new
location at 116 3rd Avenue. Contact information remains the same and the new
location is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking nearby.

Seniors Drop-in Centre The Happy Gang is taking a break while enhancements to
the Lambert Centre are completed. The Centre will be closed as of August 1st. The
search for a temporary location is underway and will be announced as soon as
possible. When construction is completed at the Lambert Centre, the
Happy Gang will move back into the improved space.
STRATHMORE

Want to guarantee a front row seat to this years Parade? We

are looking for volunteers to help with the following tasks:
Road Closure Assistance
TOWN OF

Float Staging Assistance

Horse Staging Assistance
Volunteers will be required from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on
Saturday, August 5. All volunteers will get a Town of
Strathmore swag bag and a chance to win a free prize!
If you are interested, please contact Megan at 403-934-3204
ext.265. Volunteers of all ages welcome, under 14 must be
assisted by an adult.

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Residents furious over compost facility lack of action

Continued from Page 1 because I know Ive worked days.
for oil and gas companies, Bio-Cans website describes
When council pressed with developed emergency the facility as a cutting-edge
the issue of water testing, response plans and they en- nutrient recycling facility that
Grunert repeatedly stated gage the public in develop- diverts organic materials away
that the Alberta Environment ment of those, said Night- from landfills and are then pro-
submissions on how to test ingale resident Albert Lees. cessed into sulphur amended
those samples is very com- You guys arent. Youre hid- compost. According to NAP, one
plex. ing under a code of practice of Bio-Can Ltd.s end products
Im sitting here biting my under Alberta Environment contains 70 per cent sulphur
tongue like you would not and youre a fly-by-night and 30 per cent compost.
believe, said Councillor Ben operation that needs to be Aerial photos shared at a NAP
Armstrong. Youre waiting shut down in this county. We meeting with the Nightingale
for someones permission to have to live with this. You community on June 27, showed
do something I can do in 20 live somewhere else. Get out the facility has outgrown its
minutes. You dont need Al- of our county. footprint. During the meeting,
berta Environments permis- According to Wheatland residents also showed concern
sion to do that, to go and test County, no development regarding garbage that ended
your own water. permit is in place, leaving up in their fields and has at-
Council also inquired about the county powerless to take tracted seagulls that ultimate-
the emergency response action. Reeve Glenn Koester ly affected their crops. Sulphur
plan, which was revealed at said one option is to get on the premises also posed a
the meeting had not been legal opinion on building concern, as fires caused by sul-
vetted by Wheatland County a case of a change-in-use, phur are hard to extinguish as
staff, was available internally and for residents to contin- the presence of oxygen serves
on the Bio-Can Ltd. site, was ue contacting government to fuel the fire. As the site is lo-
shared with their own safety officials and Alberta Envi- cated roughly 10 km northwest
personnel, but had not been ronment correspondence of Strathmore, town council has
distributed among Nightin- which has thus far received spent $6,000 to monitor the air
gale landowners a serious no response. quality through AGAT Laborato-
concern for many residents Landowners said the site ries to gather some factual data.
after a fire occurred at the fa- contains piles of sulphur ex- Data has been collected since
cility on June 5. Reeve Glenn ceeding its legal limit of 100 July 5, including wind direction.
Koester strongly urged for tonnes by nearly 100 times, Currently the town is looking
the report to be shared with as well as crushed drywall. mainly at any data related to
the residents moving for- John and Madonna Kalbhen, Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) and sul-
ward. Yet residents wonder who live a three-quarter mile phur dioxide (SO2).
why an emergency response from the site, have been bat- The reason we are doing
The Town of Strathmore hired AGAT Laboratories to monitor the air quality coming
plan is needed when the site tling continuous Gyproc on the monitoring is to provide into Strathmore, with data being collected since July 5.
is said to be safe. their land which theyve had us with information so were Miriam Ostermann Photo
If youre talking about be- to mix in with their dirt, tons not working in a fog and be-
ing in industry best practice of garbage, and a smell that ing able to address any issues pany was working on reducing efforts on dust control and a de-
you best broaden your view, lingers in their house for or concerns that may come up the piles at the time, and had an tailed landscaping plan. Coun-
from the residents that right intricate monitoring trailer and cillor Alice Booth also inquired
now without any data could be infrared security trailer on site. about oxygen levels in the com-
speculative and unfounded, Under Alberta Environment, posting piles and the garbage
BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH said Strathmore Fire Chief Trent Class 1 composting facilities are where county staff replied they
105 Main St. Carseland STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY facilities accepting more than had several conversations with
403-934-9337 ADVENTIST CHURCH
West. Were gathering data and
Pastor: Kevin Enns Meeting in the Lutheran Church monitoring the air for the safe- 20,000 tonnes of feedstock per GFL. However, Nightingale res-
office@bowriveralliance.com 112 Lakeside Blvd. 587-227-6956 ty of the Strathmore residents. year. They are classified as ac- idents said its not enough and
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Pastor: Donald Pierre Not that we dont care about cepting no hazardous organ- that the issues that were of most
www.bowriveralliance.com Services held every Saturday
Sabbath School: 10 AM
the safety of the county resi- ic waste, such as food waste, importance third party test-
RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY Worship Service: 11 AM dents but the county has to be bio-solids, and source-separated ing of asbestos and lead paint,
(1 PET. 2:9) www.strathmoreadventist.ca responsible for collecting their organics. quantity measurements and pile
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403-667-7832 SACRED HEART CATHOLIC concerns that may arise directly agreed to send a letter to the water testing, and written proof
Pastor: Dunmoye Lawal Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym for their residents. minister of environment on be- from Wheatland County, Alber-
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am 709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore West assured that Strathmore half the residents, speak with ta Environment and Parks, and
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 pm 403-934-2641 their lawyers, and set up a meet- GLF that the site is safe - are be-
www.rccgstrathmore.com Pastor: Fr. Wojciech Jarzecki
will share their data and that
Masses: Saturday 5 pm Sunday 10 am Strathmore has the equipment ing in Nightingale in the near ing dismissed.
STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH to smother a sulphur fire inci- future. Im going to keep pushing,
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 July 21, 2017 Strathmore TIMES Page 7

WFCSS gets their

name out there
ADELLE ELLIS popular festival, which is known to promote
Times Reporter tourism in the hamlet and to build a sense of
community.
Concern was vocalized during the July 4
Wheatland County regular council meeting WADEMSA IS DOING WELL PetValu teams up with Happy Cat
about an assumed mandate change for the Upon viewing the Wheatland and Adjacent The local PetValu and Happy Cat Sanctuary have joined forces, and will fea-
Wheatland Family and Community Support Ser- Districts Emergency Medical Services Associa- ture one animal in the store at a time to promote rescue cats. The partner-
vices (WFCSS) regarding organizations receiv- tions (WADEMSA) 2017 financial statements, ship began when PetValu opened in March. Pet Valu manager Ana Bird (l-r)
ing funding. Wheatland County councillors vocalized their gave a cheque worth $1,429 to Happy Cat Sanctuary co-founders Michele
After reviewing last years unaudited finan- approval for the organization and all that they Shave and Barb Stefanich in June. The money came from donations col-
cial statements for WFCSS, Councillor Alice do in a year. lected in April which was pet appreciation month at the store. The donations
Booth echoed a few questions and concerns Councillor Booth was in need of using an will be used for spaying, neutering and vaccinating animals.
rate payers had asked her regarding which or- ambulance service recently and she was lucky Brady Grove Photo
ganizations receive funding for their programs enough to have a crew from Strathmore attend-
through WFCSS. ing to her needs. During her hospital visit in
Ever since Ive been on the board weve Calgary she overheard some people talking
always had indirect programs a lot of the about how quickly and efficiently rural ambu-
same outfits are getting funding but we havent lances get their patients in to emergency and
changed our mandate thats part of the FCSS then get back out onto the road. Unit D,
function, said Reeve Glenn Koester, adding It made me proud to hear that the group was 202 Canal Court,
that FCSS has several indirect programs where really dedicated its about what theyre doing Strathmore, AB
funding is handed out, such as to some librar- on the job and (with) the patients, said Booth.
ies, clubs and school liaisons. I was looked after really quickly and efficiently
One direct program delivered with great focus and I was impressed. 403.934.6044
is providing services for seniors. Several home Reeve Koester noted there are six ambulances prowatersystems
support services are offered such as vacuuming total, three of which are going all the time and @gmail.com
and minor house cleaning and snow shovelling. three that are on standby for events such as ro-
The county has over 30 clients enrolled to re- deos or if more ambulances need to be called
ceive support services. out.
Most of these programs, a good 80 per cent, Were very happy with WADEMSA were Water Softeners, Iron Filters
are government funded with Alberta funds and doing very well, said Koester. & Drinking Water Systems
there are strict guidelines on what you can fund A month ago, Alberta Health Services (AHS)
or not fund, said Koester. took over all ambulance dispatching from the
Booth commented that she believes rate pay- City of Calgary, where it was previously getting
ers voiced their concern not because of an as- done. Koester expects some growing pains to
sumed program change but because a report take place but that they should be dealt with
was published in a local newspaper listing quickly.
different programs offered by WFCSS that the Visit Screen Test in
public did not know about before. SWAT HOPES FOR A STRONGER PUBLIC
Koester said WFCSS has been working hard ATTENDANCE Langdon
to get more information out to the public about Due to an increase in the number of deaths August 8 - 12
the organization and what they do. caused by an overdose of drugs in children Strathmore
and teens, the Strathmore and Wheatland Ad- August 14 - 26
15 MINUTES OF FAME RETURNS dictions Team (SWAT) hopes that more public Call for an appointment
Council approved a temporary closure of a members, parents and teens will attend SWATs 1-800-667-0604 (toll-free)
portion of 1st Avenue in Rosebud for Rosebuds regular meeting to listen and learn what the or-
12th annual 15 Minutes of Fame festival on ganization is doing and what theyre about. Everyone who loves Linda is Women aged 50 to 74
Sept. 3-4. SWAT uses their knowledge, resources and glad she got a mammogram. should plan to have a screening
The festival is an outdoor community event contacts to assist people who are seeking help Because her breast cancer mammogram every 2 years,
and can self-refer.
that provides a venue for local and known musi- with addictions and to educate people on the was found early,
cians to perform on an outdoor stage in front of dangers of addictions. she is alive and well today. Women 40-49 may be screened
a crowd and for artisans to display their work. Their inspirational signs can be seen on ad- annually with a referral for their
www.screeningforlife.ca first mammogram.
Council has also suspended the Wheatland vertisement boards throughout Strathmore and
County Noise Bylaw 2012-79 during the two they will continue to be displayed throughout

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Hospital renovations update
BRADY GROVE mistic they will be able to provide a smoother,
Times Reporter

more organized work flow.
Its just bigger, they provide the same ser-
vice, a better work environment (and its) more
Starters
Upgrades to numerous labs and care facilities
are continuing at the Strathmore Hospital in organized, said Ann Mcnair-Gariepy, the site
order to increase communication between staff
and offer better care to patients.
As part of the changes, a newer, more private
manager for emergent and homecare, RN. Now
the meds are all organized in a bigger space.
Construction of the triage a medical room
Alternators
triage has been completed as well as a larger for nurses to assess the injuries of patients

Batteries
pharmacy. The phlebotomy lab was moved to started on Feb. 20 and is now complete. Ac-
be closer to the other labs in the hospital with cording to Mcnair-Gariepy, the new unit is func-
the hopes of unifying lab work. tioning well, offering more privacy to patients.
In an e-mail to the Strathmore Times from Moving the phlebotomy lab closer to the oth-
Lisa Sutherland, senior communications advisor
with Alberta Health Services, she mentioned
er labs was also on the agenda for renovations.
The phlebotomy lab is used to extract and test Specializing in agriculture and
other projects and their time lines: refurbish-
ing the old long-term care wing is nearing
blood samples. The unit opened on March 13.
It just brings all of the lab staff together and industrial for over 30 years!
completion; hospital lobby ceiling and roof into one spot, said Mcnair-Gariepy. They can
improvements are under way; additional lab communicate better with the labs.
construction to start mid-March with expected The Strathmore Hospital is the second busiest www.bandfautoelectric.com
completion in summer 2017; and renovations rural health unit in Alberta, serving 30,000 pa-
to the emergency department due to start in
Fall 2017.
tients each year. Local officials had been wait-
ing nearly 30 years for hospital renovations. Ph. 403-272-1550
The new pharmacy has been operating for a The provincial government previously invested #5, 5301-21A Avenue SE, Calgary
couple of weeks already and staff remain opti- $2.8 million into the local health care complex.

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Strathmores banks adhere to Bank of Canadas rate change

MIRIAM OSTERMANN crease of 0.25 of a percentage point, resulting in to the Bank of Canada, the situation is no longer
Times Associate Editor prime rates to surge to 2.95 per cent from 2.7 per as desperate.
cent effective since July 13. In a statement made to the press on July 12,
Just hours after the Bank of Canada announced its key in- While fixed rates remain unaffected by the Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz ad-
terest rate change to three-quarters of a percentage the first change, banks incorporate the prime rate in vari- dressed the decision and its connection to the
increase in seven years - the countrys biggest institutions able-rate loans, ranging from lines of credit to countrys economy. Stating that Canada has ex-
followed suit, causing residents to notice a difference at their mortgages. perienced stronger-than-expected growth since
Strathmore branches. We were expecting an increase and we are April, which he added bolstered the Governing
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), CIBC, Scotiabank, Connect probably expecting one more this calendar year Councils confidence in the outlook for the econo-
First Credit Union, and ATB Financial banks that have as well, so it didnt catch us off-guard, said Scot my and inflation, it was instead wavering inflation
branches in Strathmore were among the financial institu- Hadden, president of Chinook Financial, a divi- that sparked an active debate around the world
tions that matched the Bank of Canadas overnight rate in- sion of Connect First Credit Union in Strathmore. regarding interest rates.
People want to ring the alarm bells, but I think In the context of our economy that is approach-
its still very much a borrowers world in my opin- ing full capacity and with inflation expected to
ion. People need to start being mindful if rates go reach the two per cent target within the next year,

NEWS
up another quarter point or half a point or point, economic data has been encouraging over the past
Strathmore Legion Branch #10 what does that do to my loan payments and can few months globally and especially for Canada,
I still afford them. So I think it will be a bit of a said Poloz in a public address with the press.
By Irene Knappe, Secretary / PR / Poppy Chair wake up call for people. Inflation has continued to fluctuate in the bot-
SOME VERY IMPORTANT LEGION INFORMATION Hadden added that despite higher rates on tom half of our target range. This has prompted a
Greetings to all the shut-ins, people with colds, immobile seniors, Veterans in all the homes in
and around town, children on summer holidays and parents going crazy because they are! I hope loans, those with investments at the bank will see lively debate, not just in Canada but in many other
this summer has so far been wonderful to you and that despite everything, you are all able to get more deposits with higher rates. countries about the appropriate interest rate set-
out and enjoy the Alberta sunshine!!
For those members of the Legion who have been using the hospital passes over this year Local RBC credit advisors also commented on ting when economic growth is rapid but inflation
and last, I have some information for you. After having gone over our records thoroughly, we are the change, stating that those with a variable in- is low.
missing 5 passes! If you have used cards in the past and have forgotten to turn them in, please terest rate wont notice much of a change and the While it was stated that effects of the higher in-
do so now. Check your pockets, wallets and purses to see if you have them, and if so, kindly
return them to the Legion for others to use. Also, please, when you come and get a pass at the month-to-month payments should typically re- terest rate on the economy will have to be moni-
Legion, we have a revamped form for you to fill out your name, phone number and membership main unchanged. tored, uncertainty and financial system vulner-
number as these passes are for members of our Legion, only. From now on as well, we will
be asking the borrower for a $20 deposit for the card, which will be refunded when the card
Two years ago, in July of 2015, the rates de- abilities may have an impact on the target of the
is returned. Also changed, is that these cards can be borrowed for up to one week. If it is still creased to 2.7 per cent in an effort to help the overnight rate as data continues to be collected,
required after the 7 days, please come in and renew. Thank you all for your kind cooperation. economy adjust to declining oil prices. According in the future.
We are continuing to accept bursary requests from students related one way or another to
a Veteran, past or present, who was/is in the Canadian Forces, RCMP and Fire Department. You
MUST come to the Legion and request a Bursary Application Form from the Bar Staff, and
complete the same, before returning it to the Legion. Please place in an envelope marked to the
attention of the Poppy Fund Chair.
ITS YOUR LEGION
Are you an active member, the kind that would be missed, or are you just contented that your name is
Cheadle 4-H
on the list? Do you attend the meetings and mingle with the crowd, or do you stay at home, and grumble
long and loud? Do you ever go and visit a member who is sick, or leave the work to just a few, and talk
gives back
about the clique? Come to the Legion more often, and come with hand and heart. Dont just be a mem- The Cheadle 4-H Club purchased
ber, but take an active part. Think this over members. You know the right from wrong. Are you an active a charity steer this year and put
member, or do you just belong? By Cde. Tom Kennedy. Deceased 2001 at age 83 it in the Cheadle Lions Feed-a-
Steer Program. The proceeds
To all our Veterans, past, present and future, thank you for all that you do, were then donated back to the
have done and will be doing!! WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! Cheadle Lions to support the
Also, to our Volunteers, thank you for EVERYTHING, PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE!! Wheatland Area and Hospice So-
For further information, please call the Legion at 403.934.5119 ciety. 4-H member Grace Heuver
(middle) presented the cheque
to Cheadle Lions Club members
Sonny Warrack (l) and Darren
Thought for Cockx on June 21.
the Week
Photo Courtesy of Kaity Stewart
~
Have we
bought into Town invests millions of dollars
the myth that
hyperactivity is for local improvements
somehow MIRIAM OSTERMANN Residents can also expect Kinsmen Park to re-
synonymous Times Associate Editor ceive enhancements, in the form of a sand blast
and new coat of paint to the park furniture, and
with With the towns decision to borrow funds to fuel new lighting, as well as playground replacement
importance? capital improvements, land purchasing and build- and greenery.
ing for municipal purposes, an estimated $6 mil- At the end of the month, the Downtown En-
lion are being distributed to a much-needed face- hancement project will add plaza areas, new side-
lift to numerous town initiatives and facilities in walks, street furniture, greenery, planters and dec-
light of Canadas 150 years since confederation. orative lighting to Strathmores core.
With the majority of funds supplied by the multi- Lastly, years since its conception, the Commu-
million-dollar borrowing bylaw, seven Strathmore- nity Pavillion will be constructed on the north side
based infrastructure upgrades will face construc- of Kinsmen Park. The project was partly funded
tion this year. by the local Lets Make a Pitch event in 2014, and
Its a lot of wonderful projects and theyre feel- will serve as an outdoor multi-use community
good projects too, said Chuck Procter, planner building for a possible market space and events
with the Town of Strathmore. You cant go wrong rental space.
with upgrading the pool, improving the library, Some of them had been on the books for a
the park and downtown. This is stuff the com- long time, said Tracy Simpson, communications
munity uses all the time. Its an investment in our and event officer for the Town of Strathmore and
town. project lead for the Strathmore Family Centre,
The Canada 150 infrastructure upgrades include Lambert Centre renovations and the Strathmore
enclosing the water slide, adding a steam room, Aquatic Centre.
providing a chair lift and upgrading the heating, Despite monetary distribution from the $6 mil-
ventilation and air conditioning system at the lion borrowing bylaw that the town of Strathmore
Strathmore Aquatic Centre. acquired earlier this year, several of the projects
To upgrade the 26-year-old refrigeration plant received funding from the MRI fund and through
that accommodates both ice surfaces at the Strath- federal grants.
more Family Centre, a total of $900,000 - $450,000 One of the biggest challenges is aging infra-
from the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) structure and how to maintain them and not over-
and $450,000 through a federal grant are being burden your taxpayers, she said. The facilities
allocated to provide the facilities with more effi- get up there in age and that can cost money. Get-
cient and energy conscious technology. ting grants from the federal government is a great
Furthermore, renovations to the Lambert Cen- way to improve what we can offer people.
tre to allow for a library expansion is set to start While not all tenders have yet been completed,
construction in a few weeks, while money is also Simpson estimated the total to equal close to $6
being invested in the Grays Park and Pathway million. All projects are scheduled to begin con-
project. struction this year.
 July 21, 2017 Strathmore TIMES Page 9

Rosebud Festival features Making a

violin built in 1753 difference

The Strathmore Youth
Club provided some
refreshments on July
LAUREEN F. GUENTHER with the Canadian Opera Company orchestra; 14 for their Community
Times Contributor Arnold Choi, recently named principal cello of Service Day, where they
the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra; and pianist raised some money for
When the Rosebud Chamber Music Festival Peter Longworth, faculty member at the Glenn the Alberta Childrens
returns for its fifth season, July 31 to Aug. 6, it Gould School of Music. Hospital. Last year the
will introduce a new musician with a new sound, When I first came up with the idea (of RCMF), club raised $2,000 and
I was really excited to share the people that I had with an upcoming car
and a violin thats nearly 300 years old.
wash and bottle drive
The violin, on loan from the Canada Council for started working with, the people I was meeting,
they hope theyll have
the Arts Musical Instrument Bank, will be played with my hometown community, Hamm said, ob- a similar outcome this
by returning company member Aaron Schwebel, serving that the same renowned musicians re- year.
whos also concertmaster of the National Ballet turn to Rosebud for the festival every summer, Miriam Ostermann Photo
of Canada and associate concertmaster of the and new musicians are eager to join their ranks.
Canadian Opera Company orchestra. The violin But as soon as it started, I realized that I actu-
was built by J. B. Guadagnini in 1753, and is val- ally was just as excited about sharing the town
ued at $850 000. with the people ... and Rosebud, most people do
Clarinetist James Shields, new to the com- fall in love with it.
pany this year, will be the first winds player at The festival opens with a Reading Party on
the Rosebud Chamber Music Festival (RCMF). Monday, July 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Rosebuds Has-
Shields is principal clarinet with three orches- kayne Kenney Mercantile. The Reading Party is
tras the New Mexico Philharmonic, the Cana- an informal concert, with food and drinks avail-
dian Opera Company Orchestra, and the Oregon able to order.
Symphony and is co-artistic director of Chatter, Thursday, Aug. 3, at 7:30 p.m., the RCMF com-
a chamber music organization in Albuquerque, pany performs a concert at the Canadian Bad-
New Mexico. lands Passion Play site in Drumheller. On Friday,
On top of that, (Shields is) a fabulous com- Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m., they perform at the Three
poser, said RCMF artistic director Keith Hamm. Hills Arts Academy.
He (also) has a long history of engaging au- On Sunday, Aug. 6, the festival closes with a
diences and encouraging dialogue about music concert in Rosebud Church at 7:30 p.m. Cellist
and what its all about. Hes a very gregarious Julie Hereish, whos performing in Rosebud The-
guy, and loves to chat with people and get to atres The Spitfire Grill this summer and is assis-
know the audience. I think hell fit perfectly into tant principal cello with Orchestre Symphonique
what we value at the Rosebud festival. de Quebec, will perform with the company at
The world-class musicians who are regular this final concert.
members of the RCMF company will also per- For more information or to book tickets, see
form: Sheila Jaffe, violinist with the Canadian rosebudchambermusic.com/tickets or call the
Opera Company orchestra; Keith Hamm, violist Rosebud Theatre box office at 1-800-267-7553.

Participate in Breast Cancer Screening

NANCY THIEN If youre 50-74:
Alberta Health Services Get regular screening mammograms at least ev-
ery two years.
Screen Test is a mammography service within Get a physical breast exam from you health care
Alberta Health Services. Screen Test provides provider regularly.
screening mammograms at two permanent clin- Check your breasts regularly for unusual chang-
ics, one in Edmonton and one in Calgary. Screen es.
Test has two mobile screening trailers that pro- If youre 75 or older:
vide services to women in over 110 communities Talk to your health care provider about continu-
in rural Alberta every year. There is no cost for ing mammograms.
this service. Get an annual physical breast exam from your
A screening mammogram is a special X-ray of health care provider.
your breast. Once youre over 50, it is the best way Check your breasts regularly for unusual chang-
to find breast cancer early. Screening mammo- es.
grams can help find breast cancer when it is very One in eight Albertan women will be diagnosed
small, two to three years before you or your doc- with breast cancer during their lifetime. The main
tor can feel it. The earlier breast cancer is found risk factors for breast cancer are:
the better treatment can be. In fact most women Being female (men can develop breast cancer
(about 90 per cent) are now surviving breast can- too, but it is rare).
cer five years after diagnosis. Most women (>75 per cent) diagnosed with
If youre younger than 40: breast cancer are 50 years or older.
Get to know how your breasts look and feel. Having a mother, sister, or a daughter diag-
See your doctor regularly for a periodic health nosed with breast cancer increases a womans risk
exam. of breast cancer. However, 80 per cent of women
If youre 40-49: who develop breast cancer have no family history.
Talk to your health care provider about the risks Previous diagnosis of breast cancer.
and benefits of screening mammograms; a referral Screen Test will be coming to Langdon for the first
is needed for your first screening mammogram. time on Aug. 8-12, and to Strathmore on Aug. 14-
Get an annual physical breast exam from your 26. For more information, call 1-800-667-0604 (toll
health care provider. free) today for your appointment.
Check your breasts regularly for unusual chang-
es.

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Battle of the Bands begins

Devine and her husband Shane joined
the committee last year in hopes of
adding a musical event to the 150 cel-
ebration. This is the first official Battle
BRADY GROVE We can come out to Strathmore for a of the Bands hosted by the town but
Times Reporter Thursday night instead of having a jam there have been similar events hosted
practice, why not go play a gig, said by local bars and pubs before.
The battle for musical supremacy in Lunar Wildes drummer Corbin Weston. We definitely wanted to give (bands)
Strathmore has started with Legends Its close to home, no pressure of play- some incentive to participate in the
hosting the Battle of the Bands on July ing in the city. event, said Devine. Its for bands that
13. Two rock bands faced off to grab a According to Weston, he discovered really want to go somewhere and we
Strathmore RCMP are ticket to the finals during the first week the competition on Facebook. Lunar are just helping them do that.
Wilde plans on reinvesting any win-
investigating a theft that of the seven-week event.
nings back into the band if they take
Legends owner Greg Thompson was
Calgary-based four-man band Lunar thrilled that he was able to land Battle
occurred overnight on Wilde raised the energy and got people home the title and prizes. of the Bands for his business because
June 29th, 2017 at the former clapping with their upbeat rock music, Battle of the Bands is part of the Can- he is a big supporter of live music.
and while rock band Philosophy car- ada 150 committees mandate to help
Co-Op location in Strathmore. celebrate Canadas milestone birthday.
I hope its supported because its a
ried on the momentum it was Lunar wonderful program and opportunity
Unknown suspect(s) gained Wilde that grasped the ticket. Canada 150 Committee vice-chair Stacy for music to shine in Strathmore, said
entry by breaking the locks Thompson.
to the trailers before stealing Battle of the Bands will feature six
weeks with two to six bands compet-
a large quantity of high end ing each Thursday night until Aug. 17,
tools. Should you have any with all performances free for the pub-
information that can assist lic to attend. Each band is given about
30-40 minutes to play. They are judged
in solving this crime, please on four different categories on a scale
contact the Strathmore RCMP. of one to 10 including originality, mu-
Ryanco Automotive has been a family owned WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT sicianship (how well they play), stage
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specializing in diagnostics and troubleshooting.
1-800-222-TIPS box, Tow package, 4x4. Asking $8,999 1 winners return to compete for $1,500
prize money along with a chance to
We offer all make repairs, from cars to heavy
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Funds needed for regional recreation facility

MIRIAM OSTERMANN Edgeview Rd., is being constructed lion and the Town of Strathmore dished tion season in terms of weather and
Times Associate Editor concurrently with a new Kindergarten out $5 million. economic conditions.
to Grade 9 public school and will pro- So far the town has contracted the For now, Brown expects to have
Despite a healthy $10 million capital vide year-round multigenerational rec- services of Senior Partner of Perfor- naming-rights sponsorship in place
budget compiled of funds from a three- reation facilities for sports groups and mance Sponsorship Group and created by this fall and raise money through
way partnership towards a regional residents of Wheatland County and a sponsorship committee. Brown ex- various fundraising activities until the
recreation facility, the town is turning Strathmore. plained that a fundraising campaign is opening in the fall of 2018.
towards Strathmores community and Included in the design is indoor soc- on the horizon and the town is looking Naming-rights opportunities and
surrounding areas to help raise addi- cer fields, lacrosse, pickle ball, volley- to approach various user groups, ser- sponsorships will be offered on a first
tional funds for outfitting the multigen- ball, basketball and badminton. Fur- vice groups and private donations. come basis.
erational fieldhouse. thermore, there will be an elevated With an earlier completion date For more information contact Judy
With a goal of $1 million to ensure walking and running track, and the originally set for this fall, the project Haber, senior partner of Performance
the installation of sports equipment, space will be constructed to house spe- was delayed due to numerous interfer- Sponsorship Group which handles the
monitors, score clocks, field turf and cial events and trade shows. ences perfecting the design with vari- naming, sponsorship and investment
much more, many sponsorship op- GHSD contributed $2 million, while ous user groups, securing funding, and program, at 403-966-4605 or at jhaber@
portunities and community investment Wheatland County chipped in $3 mil- seeking the most favourable construc- performancesponsorship.com
options are now available in hopes of
raising enough funds before the facility
opens its doors next fall.
The town has already raised roughly
$500,000 and is now offering naming
rights for various components, and
enhancement and equipment sponsor-
ships.
Its going to be an amazing facil-
ity and the cooperation with the two
other partners has been phenomenal,
said Mark Brown, project manager
with the Town of Strathmore. Instead
of having just one single gym attached
to a school, we will have a 55,000 sq.
ft. facility thats multi-purpose for the
whole community. At this time, we are
hoping that people will come forward Canada 150-Celebrating our
but we are also proactively contacting
various individuals that have expressed
interest in being sponsors with us.
Numerous naming-right opportuni-
Heritage and Culture
ties include the naming of the overall
building, the indoor track, lacrosse
box, gymnasium as well as many oth-
er components such as four dressing
rooms, five change rooms and score
clocks.
The Town of Strathmore, Wheatland
County, and Golden Hills School Di-
vision No. 75 (GHSD) entered into a
partnership back in 2015 after a 2014
Strathmore
Strathmore Municipal Development
Plan identified a need to ensure all op-
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maintaining and operating a publicly
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tion also increased by nearly eight per
cent in three years, with town projec- Start Time: 9:00 am
tions expecting between 21,000 and
Registration Deadline: July 28, 2017
28,000 residents by 2030. Wheatland
County also experienced a population Theme:
growth of just over six per cent be-
tween 2011 and 2016 as was reported Canada 150-Celebrating our
in the Federal Census. Heritage and Culture
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TRACTORLAND
DELIVERS!

The Wheatland Arts Society gave people the opportunity to paint tiles and contribute a small portion to
a greater cultural mosaic at the Canada 150 celebration at Kinsmen Park on July 1. President Brandy
Hebbes (l) and Executive Director Ken Bourassa stood beside the finished product which is designed
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In honour of Canadas 150 celebra- ing to find a spot for everyone was re-
tion, the Wheatland Society of Arts ally chaotic. www.tractorland.ca
(WSA) is focusing their efforts on beau- According to Bourassa, each artist
tifying the town through five art proj- was given a tile with part of the de-
ects in the form of a mosaic. sign. The WSA required specific things
At the Canada Day festivities on July painted on each tile such as a blue sky
1 at Kinsmen Park, the WSA presented or a Mounties hat. Artists were then al-
a large panel with a design: a soldier, lowed to add their own touch. Munros
Mountie, and the Canada 150 symbol, tile contained part of the soldiers leg
broken into smaller tiles that random but she chose to add a red poppy be-
people could paint, kick-starting the side it.
project and contributing to the overall As long as the base was done the
production. way they wanted you had total creative
(We) designed a project that would freedom to do whatever with any kind
incorporate the community and involve of shading, lighting or other stuff, said
them in what we do which is provide Munro.
top quality education and arts, said The four-foot by four-foot mosaic will
WSA Executive Director Ken Bouras- be mounted during Culture Days which
sa. Theres lots of projects going on is Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. The WSA hasnt
around Canada and this was inspired decided where the Canada 150 mosaic
by that. will be displayed.
Calgary resident Nicole Munro came Currently the WSA has four more
to Strathmore to celebrate Canada Day panels to fill. Any panels that dont get
with her family. When she saw the pan- finished in their regular arts classes or
el she knew she had to try it and per- events will be at the Strathmore Stam-
suaded her mom Maria to join her. pede for painters to apply their skills to
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Our family serving your family! Fire Services

REALTY HORIZON
Master Agreement
encompasses
Our office is located at
122 2nd Ave.
Strathmore, AB
Fax: 403 934-2742
whole county
Residential Acreage Commercial Nancy Stairs (403) 934-1625 Alisa Wurz
Steve Farran (403) 901-9335 (403) 934-7903 ADELLE ELLIS
Times Reporter
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STRATHMORE PARKWOOD ADULT LIVING AT ITS FINEST! A Fire Services Master Agreement
RURAL WHEATLAND 6 KMS SOUTH RURAL WHEATLAND COUNTY 3.4 ACRES M/L
draft has been created which merged
$
299,900 1,200,000
$
NEW
PRICE
$
769,900 three different agreements, three sepa-
rate policies and two Wheatland County
Council resolutions into one agreement
1058 SqFt 3 Bedroom, that encompasses all fire departments
mls C4110652 mls C4107732
2.5 Bath. in Wheatland County, the Fire Associa-
Fully Finished, Open Concept, 144 +/- ACRES A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN tions and the fire departments in the
Massive Master with 4 piece 144 Acres currently in Hay, permanent Large 5 bedroom 2.5 bath home, Villages of Rockyford, Standard and
en suite, Wonderful yard, triple attached garage, many
irrigation rights on 82 acres, build Hussar.
mls C4124764 Deck and much more!! updates in and out, granite,
your dream home or use as crop land!
mature trees and more!! A resolution was passed on June
25, 2015 following a meeting with
RURAL WHEATLAND 1.64 ACRES M/L STRATHMORE CAMBRIDGE STRATHMORE HILLVIEW STRATHMORE STRATHMORE LAKES representatives of Wheatland County
$
569,900 $
399,900 $
387,900 379,900
$ Administration and Fire Association
members to develop a Fire Services
SOLD mls C4113370 mls C4119949 mls C4118869 mls C4125114
Master Agreement blending the Joint
Fire Service Agreement, the Fire Capi-
tal Agreements, the Draft Fire Capital
WOW, THIS HOME IS AMAZING!! STUNNING CUSTOM HOME!! BUNGALOW WITH MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY OPEN CONCEPT ADULT LIVING Committee Policies, Wheatland Fire/
2992 SqFt 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bath, Large 1472 SqFt 4 Bed, 3 Bath, Fully finished, -1463 SqFt 3+1 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1241 SqFt 2+2 Bed, 3 Bath, Double Disaster Mutual Aid Agreement, Wheat-
Kitchen, Family room, Breezeway to Open Concept, Quartz Counters, Wet Bar, Massive kitchen, Fireplace in living att. Garage, Fully Finished, Freshly
Dbl Att. Heated Garage, Storage Shed, room, Functional Floor plan, fully Painted move in ready, Beside green
land County Fire Association Funding
33x26 heated garage, well treed border-
ing canal, So much to OFFER!! play center, RV Parking and more!! finished, DBL Garage and much more!! space, RV Parking and more!! Policies 12.0 and 12.1 along with two
Wheatland County Council resolutions.
AIRDRIE BIG SPRINGS STRATHMORE DOWNTOWN STRATHMORE PARKWOOD STRATHMORE WESTMOUNT Since then, a Wheatland County Fire
Association Committee (WCFAC) has
$
369,900 $
350,000 $
339,900 $
329,900 been created and representatives have
SOLD been appointed from each fire associa-
tion and village to sit on the WCFAC to
mls C4107070 mls C4116226 mls C4116268 mls C4112360 aid in the creation and changes to the
AMAZING HOME IN GREAT LOCATION INVESTORS!!! BACKING GREENSPACE AND CANAL!! CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING AND MORE!! Fire Services Master Agreement.
Fully finished 3 bed 2.5 bath home with Great location close to schools, 4 Bedroom, 3 bath, hardwood, large 1120 SqFt Fully Finished 3 The first draft of the agreement was
large double garage, wonderful kitchen downtown and more. This lot is kitchen, dbl att garage, RV Parking, Bed+Den, 1.5 Bath, Double Heated released to all applicable parties on
and more close to parks, schools, 75x160 R3 zoned for multi family. Non Conforming Mother in-law suite, Garage, RV Parking, Central Air, May 10 of this year for revisions and
shopping and more!! House is livable but sold as is. and more!! and much more!! recommended changes to be noted.
The second draft of the agreement
STRATHMORE STRATHAVEN STRATHMORE WESTMOUNT STRATHMORE MAPLEWOOD STRATHMORE GREEN MEADOW
has been viewed by all applicable fire
$
324,900 $
319,900 $
314,900 $
304,900 service centres and has been accepted.
Wheatland County Council viewed the
SOLD SOLD draft during their regular council meet-
ing on July 4 and motioned for it to be
mls C4119512 mls C4123678 mls C4115941 mls C4119949
sent to legal to be reviewed before the
THE PERFECT HOME!! BEAUTIFULLY KEPT BUNGALOW!! LOCATED CLOSE TO SCHOOL/REC CENTER WONDERFUL LOCATION!! agreement is finalized.
1098 Sqft desired floorplan Bi-Level! 3 total 3 Bed + Den, 1.5 Bath 1290 Sqft. Oversized 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Fully finished, 1062 SqFt fully finished 3+2 Bed
bedrooms plus Den. Single att. garage. single detached garage. Many Updates Wonderful kitchen, living room, 3 Full Bath, Double Detached Garage,
Wheatland County Councillor Alice
Lovely Kitchen, Living Room, Family Room, incl. windows. 2 laundry rooms beside family room, games room, yard Lovely Yard, Massive Kitchen, Booth noted that it was a large and
Main Floor Laundry and much more!! green space and much more!! MUST SEE and much more!! MUST SEE!! onerous job for some of the fire depart-
ments to go over the agreement several
STRATHMORE PARKLANE RURAL WHEATLAND 10 KM EAST OF STRATHMORE STRATHMORE STRATHMORE LAKES STRATHMORE STRATHAVEN times, and that she was made aware of
$
292,300 $
289,900 $
279,900 $
259,900 many frustrations caused by the pro-
cess.
SOLD mls C4074067
Wheatland County staff believe that
the agreement will strengthen the ex-
mls C4123355 mls C4116076 mls C4119957 isting relationships by formalizing the
ADULT LIVING AT ITS FINEST!! TURN INTO YOUR DREAM HOME!! END UNIT DESIRED ADULT LIVING! STUNNING MODERN CONDO coordination, management and deliv-
1139 SqFt 2 Bedroom home is Overlooking Duck Pond, Great 1060 SqFt 2 Bed, 2 Bath, Single Att Modern Family Floorplan, modern ery of fire services, financial processes
an end unit! Large fenced yard, Location, 1/2 Mile of gravel, 3 Beds, Garage, Main floor laundry, Wonderful finishings, Open Concept, 3 beds, and reporting, and communicates ex-
single attached garage 1 Bath, Unspoiled Lower, kitchen w/island, Deck, Loads of green 2.5 Baths, Fully Finished Walkout
and much more!!! 3+/- acres!!! space beside and behind!! MUST SEE. onto Greenspace and Park! pectations required of all parties for
effective and efficient fire suppression
STRATHMORE MAPLEWOOD STRATHMORE STRATHAVEN RURAL WHEATLAND STANDARD STRATHMORE STRATHAVEN and rescue emergency services de-
livery along with ensuring seamless
$
254,900 $
237,500 $
214,900 $
194,900 fire response to any customers emer-
gency needs without worry of eco-
nomic repercussions, therefore increas-
mls C4104976 mls C4125964 mls C4117270 mls C4095830 ing (their) ability to meet the needs of
LIKE NEW ACROSS FROM PARK!! MOVE IN READY! SITUATED ON 3 LOTS CONDO BACKING GREEN SPACE!! (their) customers in a safe and afford-
1008 SqFt 3 bed, 1.5 Bath, New Roof, 4 Bed, 2 Bath Absolutley every-
able manner that protects (their) fire-
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Renovated, Across from park room, single detached garage, nice yard Formal Dining, living room, beauti- Fireplace in Family room, good It was a huge undertaking for the
and greenspace. MUST SEE!! and much more!! ful yard and much more!! size yard and more!! whole group but I think it was impor-
tant to get it under one group instead
STRATHMORE STRATHAVEN STRATHMORE RANCH ESTATES STRATHMORE VILLAGE WAY RURAL WHEATLAND GLEICHEN of having many different agreements,
$
189,900 $
169,900 $
56,900 $
30,000 said Wheatland County CAO Alan Par-

SOLD
kin, adding that some of the previous
SOLD agreements and policies were some-
what contradictory to each other.
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Mother Goose
A large turnout of parents
and their children came
out to Mother Goose

t
in the Park at Kinsmen

i
Park to sing songs, play

k i n
games, and make crafts

Ki c
on July 13.
Miriam Ostermann Photos

c h o o l
Ol d S
Feel free to bring Retro Games
your picnic lunch!
Event will move to the and Activities
Rockyford Library
if the weather is unsuitable.
- for Kids and Kids at Heart
For more inquiries contact our office:

Growing Families Society Rockyford
403-361-7216
gomrb@telus.net
Park

Families in the park
Brought to you by

Beautiful weather greeted parents who took part in the Strollers in the Park
Growing Families Society
for East Rural Counties
Bridging
the Gap July 24
event at Kinsmen Park, hosted by the Parent Link Centre at the end of June. 10:00 am 11:00 am
Earlier this month, the Mother Goose in the Park program began.
Community
County

Impaired driver
Enhancement Grant

Brady Grove Photo

Enhancement
Grant

crashes stolen 240 - 3rd Avenue, Strathmore 403-901-0664

vehicle
BRADY GROVE

t
Times Reporter

Siksika resident Lindros Cutter ap-

Suffering needlessly with pain?

k i n i
K i c l
peared at Strathmore Provincial Court
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o o
on July 18 and faced 10 charges in-

c h
Effective Pain Relief:

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cluding impaired driving causing

Old
bodily harm and possession of stolen Shoulder
property. (rotator cuff and bursitis)
Cutter is currently in custody and Lowback and neck pain
attended via closed-circuit television (including disc injuries)
camera, and is seeking council for his
next court date on Aug.1.
Knee pain, Hip pain
Plantar Faciitis and
Feel free to bring Retro Games
According to the Strathmore RCMP,
they responded to complaints of a roll-
Achillies Tendonitis
your picnic lunch!
Event will move to the and Activities
Carpal Tunnel and Standard Library
- for Kids and Kids at Heart
over on Highway 1 east of Strathmore if the weather is unsuitable.
on July 8 at approximately 7:45 a.m. Tennis Elbow For more inquiries contact our office:

Officers arrived to find a blue Chevy Sprains and Strains Growing Families Society Standard
truck had rolled into the center me- and much more! 403-361-7216
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Bridging
the Gap July 24
Standard Library
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Strathmore hospital and eventually Drs. Jason Hollingsworth and Heather Russell Chiropractors
taken to Calgary for treatment. Carlo Paoliello Registered Massage Therapist Community
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The officers investigation discov-

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Back to
basics
The 5 for Life Early
Childhood Coalition
in partnership with
Growing Families So-
ciety offered Kickin
it Old School for the
second year in a row
at the Lord of All Lu-
theran Church on
July 10. Eight kids
took part in retro-
games including
sack races, bean bag
toss, hula hoop, and
jump rope.
Miriam Ostermann
Photos

Strathmore males charged

after rock-throwing incident
MIRIAM OSTERMANN to anyone else we want to know about
Times Associate Editor that as well. Theres not a lot you can
do and I know overpasses historically
Nearly two weeks after a woman people would throw things off over-
was injured when a rock was thrown passes. People dont realize that when
through her windshield, two Strath- a car is going 100 km an hour and you
more men have been charged with mis- have an object hit the front windshield
chief endangering life and assault with it often can come right through.
a weapon on July 14. ODwyer added that the individuals
Strathmore RCMP were dispatched on were throwing the rock from the side
July 4 when a large rock was thrown of the road. The local RCMP identi-
through the window of a moving ve- fied 25-year-old Brandon Marleau and
hicle driving eastbound on Highway 19-year-old Hunter Marleau who were
1. The incident occurred near Strath- then charged. Both men were released
more Highway Camping when the rock on conditions, and appeared in Strath-
struck a woman in the face and caused more Provincial Court on July 18. The
injuries. She was immediately trans- case was adjourned until Aug. 15.
ported to the local hospital. Anyone with information about the
We know that they were throwing incident or other crimes are asked to
rocks at several cars, said Staff Sgt. contact the Strathmore RCMP at 403-
Kevin ODwyer. 934-3968, or contact Crime Stoppers by
If there was any other damage done phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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goals and 40 points, despite
playing in five less games than

in Spain
the other two forwards.
The Alberta Midget Hockey Playing six games for the Ice,
Leagues top forward has been he registered his first major ju-
invited to the Hockey Canada nior goal, finishing with six
Summer Showcase. points.
After dominating at the pro- On eliteprospects.com, Krebs
TYLER LOWEY vincial level, former CFR Chemi- is already listed as one of the
Times Reporter cals Bisons centre Peyton Krebs Top Prospects for the 2019 NHL
received a phone call from Entry Draft.
Strathmores father-daughter water polo Hockey Canada, learning that Krebs, who is all but a lock to
duo returned late July 15 from one of the he will compete at the national crack the Ice roster this season,
most unique trips a family can take. level for the first time. was one of 66 Western Hockey
Brian and his daughter Alex Knight took Its a dream come true to be League players to be named to
off July 4 with the Calgary Renegades wa- named to the camp, said Krebs. the camp.
ter polo team, consisting of U16 and U19 Every young kid that aspires There are 15 guys from the
players, for an 11-day journey in Barcelona, to be a hockey player wants to Western (Canada Challenge)
Spain, as a way to learn the European styles represent his country at the na- Cup that were named to the
of water polo. Strathmores Alex Knight took part in an 11-day trip to tional level at some point. Its a camp, so I know I will see some
It was a great trip and a great experience, Barcelona with the Calgary Renegades Waterpolo team. true honour; I had a smile on familiar faces, which is always
said Alex, a Holy Cross Collegiate student. It Photo Courtesy of Brian Knight my face the whole day after re- a good thing, said Krebs. Its
was a really nice trip and it was nice to see a ceiving that phone call. also going to be nice having the
different part of the world. the buildings were the same. Its incredible The U17 developmental camp camp close to home. Not having
Eight Renegade players worked with the to think how they built what they did back kicks off July 22 at the Markin to go through a time change will
Barcelona International Water Polo Academy then. MacPhail Centre at WinSport in be huge and I know the facility
for nine days. Joining the Canadians was a Everywhere they went, they found another Calgary and runs until July 28. pretty well, so I should be able
team from California, New Zealand and three one of Gauds masterpieces. The U17 camp is the begin- to put on a good showing and
Spanish clubs. His projects were everywhere. They saw ning of players entering our pro- hopefully impress some of the
This wasnt just a sight-seeing trip; the Ren- buildings, artwork in the Park Gell and gram and becoming legit pros- coaches.
egades woke up early for a morning practice checked out the Church of Colnia Gell. pects in the Canadian program, From this camp, the selection
each day that lasted a couple of hours, as they No trip to Spain would be complete with- said Ryan Jankowski, director committee will draft three teams
worked on different styles of the game, and out a little rest and relaxation time at the of player personnel for Hockey red, white and black to
returned later in the evening for scrimmages Mediterranean Sea, which they were able to Canada and responsible for all take to the World U17 Hockey
against their international counterparts. pull off in between practices. player selections. It excites us Challenge, beginning Nov. 2 in
The European players have a different Brians favourite non-water polo part was to see a kid like Peyton come Fort St. John and Dawson Creek,
playing style than we do. They are a lot more touring and shopping Las Ramblas and tak- into our program and begin to B.C.
physical than what our players were used to, ing a tour of La Sagrada Familia Basilica, develop to the level and domi- Hopefully I am able to learn
so I thought it was great that Alex got to see a church designed by Gaud that wont be nate to the expectations that we some things that will allow me
a different way to play the game, said Brian, completed until 2026, the 100th anniversary have in place for him. Theres no to be successful next season.
who was one of a few parents along for the of his death. doubt in my mind that hes one There will be a lot of high-cal-
journey. The first couple of scrimmages were Its incredible how this city has Gauds of the top prospects out there. iber coaches at this camp so I
a bit of an eye-opener, but it was nice to see fingerprint all over it, said Brian. The developmental camp will am hoping to learn a lot, said
them adapt their game to their competition. The Knights said they adjusted to the eight- split the 111 players into six Krebs. Hopefully this is the first
The pool was really nice, added Alex. It hour time change well and even managed to teams for a mini tournament. step, followed by the U18 team
was an outdoor pool on top of a big hill and get around the language barrier when walk- Aside from gameplay, teams will next year and the World Junior
it overlooked the city. It was the same pool ing around the city. also combine for on-ice prac- team after that.
that they used for the 1992 Summer Olym- Everyone was really nice and for the most tices with a variety of Hockey The Ice open the WHL season
pics. part, people in restaurants or at the pool Canada staff members and will with a home and home series
Away from the pool, the Renegades made spoke a bit of English which really helped us also converge for off-ice training with the Calgary Hitmen start-
the most of their little down time. out, said Alex, whose favourite dish was a sessions. ing Sept. 22 at the Western Fi-
After their morning practice, they headed Spanish taco that was filled with pulled pork, Krebs didnt disappoint his nancial Place in Cranbrook.
back to their hotel for a quick nap and a meal marinated red onions and a bean sauce. first midget season, backing up Krebs potentially could be
to recharge, before doing some exploring. For Alex, it was her first time in Europe and his No. 1 overall selection in the squaring off against a former
The trip was highlighted by visiting the its safe to say that she caught the travel bug. previous Bantam Draft by the Bison in Zach Huber, who was
Gaud House Museum, home to one of She is already looking forward to heading Kootenay Ice. drafted in the fourth round,
Spains greatest architects, Antoni Gaud. back to Europe with HCC later next school He ended up in a three-way 73rd overall by the Hitmen in
It was really neat to see how everything year and is excited to explore other countries tie for the scoring title with 15 the 2015 Bantam Draft.
is different over there, said Alex. None of and seeing what their cultures have to offer.

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For the love of the game

TYLER LOWEY Unfortunately, the Canadian College centre field, not ideal conditions for
Times Reporter Baseball Conference (CCBC), which hitters trying to pick up a 92-miles per
the WolfPack and Golden Bears are hour heater coming out of the pitchers
Jayse Wilson just needs to catch his members of, voted to kick the Bears hand.
break. out of the league, as players on the ros- Its pretty intense baseball. Everyone
The 19 year old middle infielder has ter were not enrolled in class and the is a really good ball player; there are no
experienced quite a bit in his two years players grades were not being turned easy pitchers to hit off of. Most of the
away from Strathmore High School. in by the coaching staff. guys throw in the 90s and have really
Now, he just wants to find a college His stint behind the bench with the great off-speed stuff. If you dont pick
team to play for next spring. Reds was short lived, as the Yorkton up the curves early, you are going to
Wilson headed to the dry desert and Cardinals of the Western Major Base- get fooled every time, said Jayse, who
was accepted into the Bachelor of Sci- ball League (WMBL) came calling. is hitting .182 through 17 games.
ence program at Thompson Rivers Uni- The WMBL is Canadas premier col- Jayse was at a little disadvantage
versity, in Kamloops, B.C. legiate summer league, featuring teams from most players in the league; he was
I had a great time out there during scattered across Alberta and Saskatch- entering the teeth of the season after
my first year. I was playing well and ewan. more than a year away from game ac-
enjoying myself, said Wilson. The league is heavily populated with tion, while the other players were fresh
For a program that historically relies players and coaches from the States, off their latest college games. Jayse Wilson led off first base for the Yorkton
heavily on a veteran presence in the and is often used as a way to get in It also helps when you have the voice Cardinals in a game against the Brooks Bombers
lineup, Wilson appeared in 19 games contact with a program down south for of a World Series winner in your ear. June 30 at Elks Field.
and hit .174. He was also named the the following season. The Cardinals assistant coach Buddy Photo Courtesy of Shawn Wilson
WolfPacks rookie of the year. I headed out to Yorkton to play Biancalana played six seasons in the
Getting ready for his sophomore sea- some good ball and hopefully make show and captured the World Series in Pack head coach Ray Chadwick, a for-
son, Wilson accidentally stabbed him- some connections, said Jayse. I also 1985 as a member of the Kansas City mer pitcher that spent nine years in five
self with a knife while cutting some zip grew up watching the Okotoks Dawgs Royals. MLB organizations. If he came back
ties, endangering his life. play, so I thought it would be a great Anytime you talk with a guy who here in the fall he would probably be
The knife went deep in his groin, league to play in one day. has a World Series ring, you are going hitting second in our lineup and play
narrowly missing the femoral artery. Early on, Jayse got in contact with a to listen, said Jayse. I have spoken second base fairly regularly. But I am
It was pretty scary at the time. I couple National Collegiate Athletic As- with him a little about my swing when happy that he is attending a school that
didnt know how bad I was hurt or sociation Division II schools in Okla- I first got here and it really helped. has the programs he wants.
how bad I could have been hurt, I just homa and Missouri. Despite any scholarship offerings, af- If the Golden Bears are able to get
knew it wasnt good, said Wilson. The Cardinals season, which began ter looking at the cost of heading down their program back together, they will
Luckily, the injury wasnt that bad. June 1, has been tough, to say the least. south for school and baseball, it didnt have to play one season under proba-
The accident occurred mid-August and The furthest easterly team was 4-13 seem logical. tion and wont be eligible for postsea-
sidelined him for four months. prior to Jayses arrival. They were giv- Thankfully, the Golden Bears pro- son play.
Having to miss the fall season and ing up 8.88 runs per game, while only gram has showed signs of life and has a Baseball can be a cruel game some-
most of the winter training, Wilson scoring 5.44, carrying a minus-55 run group of 15 to 20 players committed to times and that doesnt even take into
didnt feel ready to return to the field differential. next season; they are trying to get back account trying to hit a changeup at the
when the team headed south for their Once Jayse inserted himself into the into the CCBC. bottom of the zone. Hopefully, Jayse
spring training trip in early February. lineup, things have slightly improved I hope he finds a good spot for him. has finally found a program that can
Rehabbing back in Strathmore dur- for the red and white. He could swing the bat pretty well, bet- house his talents while he completes
ing the spring, Wilson signed on to The teams defence has improved, ter than most guys his size, said Wolf- his schooling.
be an assistant coach under his dad, cutting opponents runs scored to 6.75
Shawn Wilson, with the Strathmore and trimmed their run differential to
midget Reds. minus-38, while going 5-11. STRATHMORE WHEATLAND KINGS JUNIOR HOCKEY
During the rehab process, Jayse Jayse has came here and did exactly
came in contact with the University of what has been asked from him. Hes
Alberta Golden Bears. They were go- playing shortstop basically everyday
www.HeritageJunior.com
ing through their inaugural campaign and has been solid defensively, making
and wanted Jayse to hop on board the all the routine plays, said Cardinals
following season. It also provided him head coach Bryn Biancalana. His hit- Registration for the camp
a chance to pursue his passion in the ting is coming along, he has picked up
veterinarian world. a couple clutch hits. I knew it would be is NOW OPEN.
I was going to go into their animal a challenge for him after the injury and For more information,
sciences program, in the department of more than a year off from the sport. visit the Kings website at
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and equine animals as a vet one day, tion than the CCBC. His home ballpark

KINGS FALL CAMP

said Jayse. features a giant white barn just beyond

AUGUST 26 & 27, 2017

Due to Scheduled repairs at the Strathmore Family Center
we will be holding our Selection camp at the
Indus Arena in Indus, Alberta
The camp is open to all players born between 1997
and 2002. The cost of the camp is $125 for skaters and For any further information
goaltenders. please contact:
Our coaching staff is excited about the season and
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players for this season says Kings Head Coach Shadoe
Stoodley.
coach@wheatlandkings.com
The Kings returned three years ago to the HJHL after a or
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Darcy Busslinger
colleges, as well as another making the jump to Junior - Team Manager,
A in past seasons.
We are looking for players with ability, character and
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Reds win up north Canada.
Kings camps have sold out year after year please
The Strathmore mosquito Reds went 2-1 last week- register early to avoid disappointment.
end. They picked up a 14-4 win over the Elk Point
Sox and a 6-4 decision against South Jasper Place
Blue Jays July 15 in Edmonton. The following day,
the Reds were bested 14-10 by the Drayton Valley
Giants in Barrhead.
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Photos Courtesy of Nolan Frese
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MAKE THE AG GROUNDS

YOUR YEAR ROUND HOSTING
DESTINATION Strathmore bantam Reds shortstop Luke Schramm looked to tag out Camrose Cougars Royal base
stealer Sam Popwich during the inaugural game at Cheadle Ballpark on July 15.
WEDDINGS Tyler Lowey Photo

FAMILY REUNIONS Reds break in the new digs

COMPANY EVENTS TYLER LOWEY
Times Reporter
games.
It was their third one-run game
in which they won in their past four
CHRISTMAS PARTIES It was the perfect way to christen games.
Cheadle Ballpark. We are a fighting team that battles
RODEO & EQUINE EVENTS The Strathmore bantam Reds hosted
the Camrose Royals July 15 in the ball-
to the end. And thats the way you got
to be when you go up against the top
parks first regular season game and teams in Tier I. These games meant a
BALL TOURNAMENTS fans were treated to a thrilling come- lot as far as how our seeding will shape
back from the local team. up in provincials. They had to come
OPEN TO NEW GROUPS Kaden Zarownys three-run blast to
left-centre capped off a six-run top of
through and they did, said Anderson.
Once again, the opposition jumped
the seventh inning to seal the Reds 12-7 out to a big lead early, when the Car-

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Zarowny finished 3-for-4 with an RBI
DIAMOND RENTALS
said Reds pitching coach Don Ander-
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The Reds trailed 4-0 after the first his gear in the seventh to pitch the final
two innings when they were simply inning for the Reds as well.
over-matched by Chase Leslies heater. Schramm started at short and racked
The Cougars chucker racked up seven up a pair of hits in five trips to the dish.
strikeouts in just 3.2 innings. He also came in relief for Tanton in the
Leslie tried to mix in curveballs too third, pitching 3.1 innings.
often in the fourth inning, leading to After picking up a pair of wins to
his demise. open the weekend, the Reds (12-2) ap-
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The Reds committed 12 errors six
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walk to Carson Polet loaded the bases hits allowing the Pilots to score each
for Luke Schramm, who cranked a bas- inning on the way to the 14-3 rout.
es-clearing double halfway up the right Zarowny started for the Reds, go-
field wall. ing 3.1 innings, striking out four but
Ryerson Rushford laced a ball to walked five. He allowed seven runs,
short, legging out the infield single, as but only two of the earned variety. He
Schramm came around to score, tying also picked up the Reds only hits, go-
the game. ing 2-for-3 with a run scored and one
From there, the Reds scratched runs RBI.
across each inning. Three games on tap for the Reds this
FACILITY RENTALS Nolan Metzger blooped a 1-0 offering
down the left field line in the top of the
weekend in Fort Saskatchewan. First,
they take on the Grande Prairie Reds
fifth to plate Colby Tanton, and Rush- (11-3) July 22 at Eldon Brown Park.
ford delivered a sacrifice fly in the top Later that evening, they will take on
of the sixth to score Schramm. the Fort Saskatchewan Red Sox (6-9) at
Mitch Tessemaker started, pitched 7 p.m. They wrap up the weekend by
better than his ERA will suggest. He squaring off with the Slave Lake Heat
went 4.2 innings, allowed five earned (13-1) July 23.
runs and struck out eight. He kept the The midget Reds were out of action
Cougars at bay following their 4-0 start, on the weekend, but did make up a
allowing the Reds to claw their way game with the Okotoks Outlaws Or-
back into the game. ange.
Rushford picked up the win in relief, The Outlaws were able to take ad-
pitching 2.1 innings, striking out one vantage of one of the most bizarre calls
batter. by an umpire, riding the momentum to
The Reds ended the day in an even the 10-8 win in Okotoks.
more dramatic fashion, when Metzger Up 7-3 during the top of the third,
walked off the St. Albert Cardinals (11- Kadin Wilson popped a full-count of-
5) with a single to left, cashing in Rush- fering to shallow right field. Despite the
ford for the 13-12 win. ball dropping and taking one bounce
This is the type of ball the Reds have before the right fielder corralled the
become accustomed to as of late; high- ball, the umpire ruled Andy Ericson out
wire acts, flirting with danger and win- for not tagging up on a base hit.
ning one-run, come-from-behind ball Continued on Page 23
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PGA Scramble
of Canada
Scott Strum teed off on
Hole 1 at the Strathmore
Golf Club during the RBC
PGA Scramble of Cana-
da. The local qualifying
tournament was held on
July 14. Forty golfers were
divided into groups of four
and played a best ball for-
mat. Winning golfers and
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TYLER LOWEY The Thunder opened the weekend
Times Reporter by taming the Stettler Storm 15-7 July
14. It was highlighted by an Ann Sauve ONE OF THE LARGEST
Strathmores bionic woman nearly deep home run and Bri Olson turning
carried the U18B Thunder to a provin- the game-ending double play. SINGLE HEADER RODEOS
cial title. In the evening, the Thunder didnt
Thats what her head coach Dar- help themselves out defensively by IN NORTH AMERICA
ren Kennett referred to his ace Emma committing 12 errors, losing to the Cal-
gary West Valley Warriors 13-3 in four
ODonnell as, after she pitched four out
of the five Thunder games during pro- innings.
THE WORLDS BEST
vincials last weekend in Irma. Needing a strong second day of
Im not sure how she did what she the tournament to better position COWBOYS & COWGIRLS
did, but she kept rolling and probably themselves for playoffs, the Thunder
wanted to pitch again if we advanced thrashed the Matrix, capped off by an- RIDING THE WORLDS
further, said Kennett. Shes just one of other Sauve home run.
those gritty players that wanted to win In the round robin finale, the Thun- BEST STOCK
very badly. der edged the Calahoo Erins 6-5, as Ol-
The righty finished the weekend with son belted a triple to centre field, scor-
33 innings pitched, 13 strikeouts to ing Sauve for the walk-off win.
only four walks. Needing to reach the finals for a
ODonnell wasnt able to pitch an- chance to advance to nationals or west-
other two times after the Thunder were erns, the road has come to an end for FRESH COMMON SENSE
removed from the playoffs after a nar- the Thunder. The season was highlight-
row defeat by the Lacombe Matrix 6-3 ed by a tournament win in Edmonton, IDEAS
July 16. sniping silver at a tournament in Ka-
The Thunder couldnt find the same lispell, Mont. and finishing fourth in the
magic from their round robin 15-3 province. SAFETY FIRST -
thumping of the Lacombe Matrix. Kennett will bring a strong group of
We played great all weekend. We hit returning players back next year, as REROUTED HEAVY
the ball well and played great defence only six of his 13 players will graduate
for the most part. Unfortunately, we ran the program. TRAFFIC
into a team that played a little better Earlier in the month, the U12B Thun-
der competed in their provincial tour-
than us that game. We have nothing to
be ashamed of, said Kennett. That was nament July 7 to 9 in St. Albert.
IMPROVED PUBLIC
one of the best games Ive seen in a The Thunder went winless against
some stiff competition in the round
CAMPING
long time.
After the Matrix turned in a sloppy, robin.
error-filled performance in their first Overall, the girls had a strong sea- MODIFIED VOLUNTEER
meeting, both team brought their A
game for the playoffs.
son. We played a lot of great ball and
the girls improved and learnt some-
CAMPING & PARKING
Both teams hit the ball really well thing new each game, said Thunder
and made phenomenal defensive head coach Wes Clark. I am very proud
plays, said Kennett. They just ended of each of the girls and as most of the BEER GARDENS
up with a couple more (extra-base) hits team is all first-year players I am look-
than we did. ing forward to next season. TRADESHOW
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First, they will take on the Fort Sas-
katchewan Red Sox (6-8) July 22. Later
AXE THROWING
to get a reasonable explanation from that day, the Reds welcome the Bonny-
the umpiring crew, but didnt hear ville Braves (8-6) to Jubilee Park. They FRIDAY NIGHT LINE
one. He remained cool and stayed in will wrap up the weekend July 23
the game, only to see his team take a against the Fort McMurray Oil Giants DANCING
few innings to respond from that head- (2-10).
scratching call. The peewee Braves were out of action SATURDAY CABARET
The Reds (7-3) took on the Innisfail last week but return to the diamond for
Indians (7-7) July 18 in Innisfail and three games in Olds against the Olds REGISTER TO BE A
had a rematch with the Outlaws (7-8) Spitfires and Wainwright Outlaws July
July 19 at the Cheadle Ballpark. 22, and a double header July 23 against VOLUNTEER
The Reds will travel to Spruce Grove the Grande Prairie Reds 1 and St. Albert
for three tier III games over the week- Cardinals at the Olds Diamonds.
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Travis Krushelnicki attempted
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and featured several amateur and voted husband, Bill MacKay, and her loving children,
pro powerlifting events. Located Christopher (Lindsay) MacKay, and Jennifer MacKay
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A Celebration of Jeanettes life will be held at Moun- personal and corporate tax preparation for various
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gary) on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. All
TYLER LOWEY middleweight. who loved her are welcome. To express condolenc- Keeping your numbers in order so you
Times Reporter I also like competing in heavyweight
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lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made
events because as a smaller guy, I typi- directly to the Ronald McDonald House, or plant a
The heat and pressure of competi- cally am looked at as a crowd favou- rose bush in her memory,
tion and 330-pound atlas stones can rite compared to the bigger guys, said as roses were her favourite
scramble even the savviest veterans the 5-foot-8 Sauve. At the same time, flowers.
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when he forgot to put on his knee arm over arm truck pull. The thing with
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It was just one of those things, a sively easier as the competition goes We love and miss you
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Sauve wasnt the only one to gaff had two weeks to recover and train for HILLIER, Ron
on the farmers walk. Stu Christensen a completely different event this past July 27, 2007 MONDAY Pool 9:00 am
thought he had chalked his hands and weekend.
Sauve hasnt been discouraged by We who loved you, sadly miss you Yoga 10:00 am
was ready for the walk, but it was actu-
ally baby powder from powdering his any of the bumps that have come along As it dawns another year. Line Dancing 1:30 pm
outer thighs. this season so far. He still plans to at- In our lonely hours of thinking
It was hot out and youre in the mid- tend a provincial qualifier in Fort Mc- Thoughts of you are always near. TUESDAY Low Impact Exercise 10:00 am
dle of a tough competition, said Sauve. Murray in two weeks time. Rummikube 1:00 pm
Sometimes you just lose track of the He also recently was invited to the Forever loved,
Whist 1:30 pm
small things. U90kg/U105kg World Championships Yvonne, Lindsay, Shane, Taylor,
Despite the slip up, Sauve still man- in Kokkola, Finland, Sept. 9-10. Lyla & Grady
WEDNESDAY Pool 9:00 am
aged to snag third place with 49 points, I was pretty excited to hear about
only seven points back from the win- that event, said Sauve. Its going to be Yoga 10:00 am
ner Chad Hozempa. something different and I will get the THANK YOU Bridge 1:00 pm
For his efforts, Sauve was awarded an chance to compete against guys other Mah Jong 1:30 pm
engraved beer mug, which will surely than Americans or British lifters. There
be used to house a couple Pilsners one will be guys from Austria, Thailand and THURSDAY Low Impact Exercise 10:00 am
of these steamy afternoons. other parts of the world. Canasta 1:30 pm
Unfortunately, since it was a Sas- Its a two-day event where the Top
Pool 7:00 pm
katchewan-based event, his finish did 12 lifters after the first three events will
American Mah Jong 7:00 pm
nothing for him in regards to provincial advance to Day 2 of the competition.
or national standings. Aside from training for future provin- Thank You to the Legends Restaurant and
Usually walking around at 205 cial competitions, Sauve is now dealing Staff for the excellent buffet and service FRIDAY Pool 9:00 am
pounds, Sauve shed seven pounds to with the task of raising money to make July 1, 2017 in celebration of our Yoga 10:00 am
compete in the U90-kilogram events. the cross-Atlantic trip. He is looking 50th Wedding Anniversary Crib 1:30 pm
Competing in both heavy and mid- for sponsorship and community sup- Hogie & Jeanette Hoganson
dleweight events in the past, Sauve port to help fund his trip. If there is Well be closed as of July 31
thinks that training for heavyweight anyone who would like to support his
until futher notice. Watch this space
competitions should help him in some
aspects for when he drops down to
trip, they should get in touch with him
through his Facebook page.
www. StrathmoreTimes.com for re-opening details.
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