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Recognize and
connect with seniors
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Alberta is encouraging everyone to celebrate Seniors’
Week, and Strathmore and Wheatland County are following
suit.
June 1 to 7 is Seniors’ Week in Alberta.
During the week, Albertans should look to ways to recog-
nize and connect with seniors in innovative, fun and creative
ways, while adhering to physical distancing restrictions, ac-
cording to the provincial government.
Each year, the government selects a community or organ-
ization to co-host a provincial launch event. This year, the
Seniors Outreach Program Society in Three Hills was cho-
sen, but due to COVID-19, will co-host the launch event next
year instead.
Wheatland County and Strathmore both voted to join the
declaration, in independent motions during their council
meetings on May 19 and 20, respectively.
Seniors are important to Wheatland County, said Reeve
Amber Link.
“Unfortunately, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it will
be difficult to host any celebratory gatherings,” said Link.
“But we wish to convey to our seniors that they are valued
(and) cherished, and we recognize the contributions that
they have given us – and to future generations.
“Ensuring that our seniors have a safe and enjoyable place
to live is a high priority, and council cherishes and celebrates
what our seniors have done for our next generation.”
Wheatland Lodge has a busy week planned for Senior’s
Week, said Christi Shworak, resident manager with Wheat-
land Housing Management Body.
On Monday, June 1, residents will enjoy a waffle, bacon
and mimosa breakfast, providing fuel for afternoon bingo
with prizes.
Tuesday will feature senior games tournaments, including
cribbage, bocce ball, horseshoes and card games. There will
also be chair yoga dance exercises with staff taking part.
Wednesday will see nature walks around town and a
scheduled out-of-town bus tour. Residents will then warm
up with some coffee and Bailey’s paired with donuts from
Rocky’s Bakery.
Thursday, residents will enjoy a barbecue lunch, followed
by a resident and staff carnival. Originally the plan was to
open the lodge to the community for this carnival day, as
was done last year, but the plans were changed to meet cur-
rent requirements.
Fin-tastic fishing!
The celebrations will be capped off on Friday by a cocktail Scott (l-r) and Katie Richardson took advantage of the warmer weather on May
event featuring Caesars and shrimp rings in the courtyard, 19 by learning how to fish at Kinsmen Park Pond.
followed by a movie with snacks for residents in the evening.
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GOOD FOOD BOX
PREVENTION and CONNECTION Good Food Box FOR A LIMITED TIME,
Call in your Good Food Box Fresh produce at a fraction of the cost
ENJOY $10 OFF
order in by June 11, 12:00pm. EACH BOX SIZE!
The Town of Strathmore is working to protect our community To order call Family and Orders Due by 12 noon June 11
and slow the spread of COVID-19. Community Support Services.
·

Pick up June 26 at the Civic Centre

For weekday updates visit: Strathmore.ca/COVID19
·

403-934-9090 by appointment only Now Only

For the most up to date and trusted information on COIVD-19 Please understand that the Small Box (25 – 30 lbs) $27.00 $17.00

www.AlbertaHealthServices.ca and www.Alberta.ca weights listed on the poster Medium Box (35 – 40 lbs) $32.00 $22.00
are an approximation. Weights Large Box (45 – 50 lbs) $37.00 $27.00
will vary depending on produce
Next Council Meeting
*These weights are just an approximate. Weights will vary depending on produce size and density.

Council Meeting | June 3, 7:00pm
The meeting will be streamed live. Access will be provided
online at Strathmore.ca. To slow the spread of COVID-19 the
Town of Strathmore Municipal Offices are closed to the public.
Is your Buisiness Relaunch Plan Posted?
All businesses that reopen to the public must post a relaunch plan in
their premises or online within fourteen days of their public reopening.
There is a two-page template that’s available on the Alberta Biz Connect
site here: www.alberta.ca
The provincial relaunch includes workplace guidance and support to help
businesses and organizations. The Alberta government has prepared a
website that provides some guidance for business owners. View it here:
www.alberta.ca/biz-connect.aspx
Using Masks
Businesses are the next line of defence and will continue taking action
to stop the spread of COVID-19. At their discretion, they can require
customers to wear a mask when entering their business. If you are
uncomfortable with this requirement or do not agree with their policy, it is
your choice to leave the establishment.
Masks can be purchased or homemade. There is useful guidance on
how to make and wear a mask at www.alberta.ca/prevent-the-spread.
aspx#p25621s4
Summer Programs - Cancelled
Under the guidance of the Provincial Government and Alberta Health
Services the Town of Strathmore is cancelling all previously planned
summer programs for 2020. This includes Child, Youth and Family HUB
Camps, Fire Services Camps, and Recreation programming at the Aquatic
Centre and Sports Centre. If you have previously registered for a Town of
Strathmore program, we will contact you in the next few weeks regarding
reimbursement.
SUPPORT
Summer Adventure Kits – Register Now!
Over three hundred kids benefited from our Family Fun Kits in
April and May. We’ve designed two summer-focused activity
packs – with a new kit just for teens, too. Deliveries will begin
June 1 and you can register today!
Learn more at www.strathmore.ca/adventure
To order:
type, size and density. For more
information visit: strathmore.
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program.aspx Strathmore Civic Centre
130 Brent Blvd
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Join the Red Cross Emergency Volunteers Team in the Strathmore region.
Emergency volunteers of Canadian Red Cross help people every day in
communities across Alberta. You have the power to make a difference!!
Join our Virtual Emergency Volunteers Info Session.
Thursday, June 04, 2020 | 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Please R.S.V.P. to jag.dhawan@redcross.ca and a ZOOM meeting invitation
will be sent via email. Presenter: Jag Dhawan, Emergency Management
Canadian Red Cross.
2020 Property Tax Notices
The 2020 Property Tax Notices were mailed on May 22, 2019. If you have
not received your notice, please contact the Town at 403-361-2114. To
avoid a 10% penalty on the current levy, payment must be made no later
than October 31, 2020.
Use the following methods for payment:
• Mail - It must be postmarked no later than the due date noted on your tax
notice in order to avoid penalties.
• Drop box- Located in the front door of the Town of Strathmore office at
680 Westchester Road Cheques only as cash is not excepted through this
method. Please quote tax roll number on submission.
• Online banking – save us as a Payee – quote your account number
(without the decimal point) use tax roll number without a decimal point.
• Sign up for the Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) which comes out of
your bank account every month
• Town does not accept credit card payments on taxes
Free Tax Preparation Service
Family Community Support Services (FCSS) is continuing to offer their
free tax preparation service to those who qualify. Qualification for this
program does rely on income. Income requirements are outlined as
follows: Single Person- under $35,000.00, Couple- under $45,000.00,
and adult with one child - $37,000.00 each additional dependant
$2,500. Some exceptions may be made dependant on an individual’s
situation. Please call Strathmore FCSS 403-934-9090 to book an
appointment.

Wednesday, June 3rd from 10 – 1

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Grad parade cancelled Leela Sharon Aheer, MLA

Chestermere-Strathmore

SEAN FEAGAN put more of the onus on the schools,” said Proust.
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The town was “absolutely incredible” with STRATHMORE OFFICE:
helping to plan the parade, she added. “If they Meetings by appointment
Strathmore’s grad parade has been cancelled. did not give us the go-ahead, we would not have
The event was cancelled under orders from Al- been able to do it anyway.” 403-962-0126
berta Health Services, said Kimberly Proust, who The town also offered to livestream the event, Chestermere.Strathmore@
heads the Parent Parade Planning Committee. so anyone could watch the parade from the com- assembly.ab.ca
The plan was to have a vehicle parade through fort of their own home.
town to celebrate the graduates, because custom- Despite planning for participant safety and MAILING ADDRESS:
ary grad events, such as “wearing the dresses and making the graduates sign waivers saying they PO Box 2527,
the suits, walking across the stage and having would stay in the cars, concerns about the event Strathmore, AB
everyone celebrate them,” were sidelined by the remained. The biggest issue, said Proust, was T1P 0H3
response to COVID-19, said Proust. Everyone was that the organizers could not control how many
to be in enclosed-cab vehicles, the Strathmore people were along the parade route.
RCMP was going to provide escort and the fire “Even if we had the livestream, at the end of
department was to “bring up the rear,” she said. the day, we just did not have that control,” she
The event evolved such that graduating stu- said. “There would possibly be more than 50
dents from Strathmore secondary schools were people in a space,” meaning the parade might
planning to participate, including Strathmore exceed the limit for outdoor gatherings that is
High School, Holy Cross Collegiate, Golden Hills still in effect.
Learning Academy and the Strathmore Storefront Proust accepts the decision by AHS to cancel
School, said Proust. the event.
AHS was involved throughout the event plan- “The province has said that is the rule,” she
ning, said Proust. “We had to have AHS approve said. “Not everybody likes it, but it is what it is.
the route, the date, the time, all of our plans – we “Until this pandemic slows down, we have to
had massive safety plans in motion.” follow the rules in order to stay safe.”
But 10 minutes before an event meeting on Fri- The ongoing cancellation of graduation events
day, the Town of Strathmore received an email may be tough on students.
saying AHS was shutting the event down because “Most of them just so desperately want to have
the province came out with new rules pertaining their right of passage,” said Proust. “These kids
to graduation ceremonies. have worked so hard to get to the end of their
“That in turn, in my opinion, kicked us out, and high school career – now it’s just cut short.”

Solar power for new town hall

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Strathmore’s new town hall will have a solar
panel array – in what is projected to be a profit-
able investment for the town long term.
Strathmore town council voted to approve an
88 KW solar power array for the rooftop of the
new municipal building during its regular meet-
ing on May 20.
Enmax Corp. was selected to provide the solar
panel array for the new municipal building. The
project includes funding for all permits, design,
procurement, construction, commission and safe-
ty requirements, as well as remote monitoring of
the facility.
The modules (the photovoltaic panels) and in-
verters (that convert the direct current from the
panel to alternating current for power) have a 25-
year system and maintenance warranty. A 15-year
warranty for limited operations and maintenance
is also included.
The decision to add the solar panels will make
the town money over the 25-year lifetime of the
project, said Councillor Jason Montgomery, who
is the elected representative on the town’s sus-
tainability committee.
“From the sounds of it, it will be revenue posi-
tive,” said Montgomery. “The amount of money
that we could save from producing our own pow-
er and selling some into the grid will apparently
put us ahead.”
Specifically, the project is projected to provide
an economic benefit of $43,500 over the project’s
25-year lifespan, according to a report presented
by town administration. The project’s break-even
point is around the 17-year mark.
The projected capital cost of the project is
$187,300, but it will be supported by grant fund-
ing through the Alberta Municipal Solar Program,
an initiative by the Municipal Climate Change
Action Centre. This grant provides a rebate for
75 cents per watt on total installed capacity, up
to 30 per cent of eligible expenses, as well as a
first-time application bonus for 25 cents per watt,
up to a maximum of $250,000, according to the
report.
The project is projected to be eligible for up to
$78,200 in grant funding, resulting in a grant-ad-
justed total capital cost of the project of $109,100.
The town received two offers for the solar ar-
ray project, Enmax and SkyFire, which are both
based in Calgary. However, the SkyFire offer le-
verages the town’s debt capacity and balance
sheet to fund costs. In contrast, Enmax’s internal
financing leaves no impacts to the town’s debt
balance, according to the report. They are offer-
ing a three per cent capital funding cost for a
15-year term, according to town administration.
Originally the town found that seven separate
solar deployments projects would be economi-
cally feasible due to a large among of available
grant funding. However, the availability of this
grant funding has decreased recently, so the
scope of this initiative was reduced to just this
single project, according to the report.
“At this time, the characteristics of this project
best match the remaining grant funding available
and the limited time available to apply for it,” the
report states.
The initiative fits within the mandate of not just
the committee, but of the whole town, said Mont-
gomery.
“We’re very interested in acting in a sustain-
able way and being able to use renewable power
whenever possible.”

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Tourism down but help on the way

EASTER UPSIDE DOWN
In the Christian tradition, the
But perhaps this year we are
closer to the experience of the
SEAN FEAGAN gathering sizes to 15 people alongside
week before Easter is filled first disciples at that first Easter.
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter other restrictions made in response to
Changes and Reassurance with special attention to the For them, everything was turned
Openly talk with your team about the current situation and how you expect momentous events of Christ’s upside down, nothing was
COVID-19. Even with Alberta’s stage
change. That could be change in work tasks, priorities, home situations, national COVID-19 has slowed
entry into Jerusalem to the Alberta’s tourismas industry,
happening but help
they had expected. one relaunch underway, indoor gather-
regulations, anything. Let your team know you are here for them, ready to help is celebratory
on the way. cheers of pilgrims They were confused, frustrated, ings are still limited to 15 people unless
and willing to listen.
According to Strathmore
waving palm branches, the Town
sad, Councillor
and not a littleDenise Peter-
afraid. They otherwise identified in public health or-
Over Communicate son, Strathmore’s
increasing tourismhim
tension between industry,
kept towhich consists
themselves, largely
a small groupof ders.
Access to information is limited because of increased communication difficulties and thecoming
people Temple authorities,
to town for his events,
behindhaslocked
also doors,
been bewildered
hit hard by With these restrictions in place many
from teleworking. So, phone or virtual meetings are imperative, emails are final meal with his disciples, the
COVID-19. at the recent events. It was events are cancelled. The fallout from
important, priority lists are necessary, and taking notes in everything is essential
agonizing
“From prayer in the Garden,
Strathmore’s perspectivetotally strange and
in tourism, weunusual for
are a tertiary these cancellations comes right across
to ensure your team is on the same page.
his arrest, trial, beatings and them.
tourism location – people aren’t coming here to see dino- the town’s tourism sector.
Trust & Support finally said
saurs,” crucifixion and burial
Peterson, who– is the And yet, and
elected yet, Jesus wason
representative ablethe “We have been 100 per cent wiped
By positively reinforcing good work ethic and making it abundantly clear you and then the glorious Easter to meet them where they were,
town’s tourism committee. “Our tourism industry is based on out for all of our large gatherings,” said
trust your team, you are strengthening their confidence in themselves and their celebration of Resurrection. as they were, and change the
team and fostering a productive and trusting work environment. that tertiary
Normally theseside: weddings,
observances are sports tournaments
darkness (and)into
of their situation ag so- Peterson. “Restaurants, hotels and the
*Trademark(s) of the International Association of Better Business Bureaus used under license.
ciety
markedevents.”
by large gatherings of glorious day. Today, as then, town event centres are all impacted sig-
Indeed,
worshippers COVID-19
engaging inhas bothmeantJesusfewer comespeople are travelling
into where we are nificantly.”
anddeep less
anddestinations
somber reflection,are open.
and These trends
huddled behind closed are indicated
doors andby Within Strathmore, one the greatest

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See, it blows to the tourism sector were can-
This year,
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monthly report is I,by
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the province. cellations of weddings booked at the
gatherings
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less peopleas on Alberta’s
It is not themajor
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are the physical expressions of
Westbound traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway and elaborate religious
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joyous greeting. This year we
ta-Saskatchewan border was down by about 42 per which make this week Holy.cent in typically,” she noted. “They almost al-
gather, if at all, in very small Rather it is the presence of
April compared to last year, according to the report. ways utilize the Strathmore Civic Cen-
groups of close family, and Jesus Christ among us, one by
Many destinations
remain largely in seclusion.
have shuttered their doors. All of Alber-
one by one, wherever we are.
tre for their meal and dance venue, so
ta’sIt feels
historic sites and
like things have beenmuseums were closed
And that presence throughout
is what makesApril. that means the town has lost revenue
Some were open at the
turned totally upside down, and start of March, but visitations
us exclaim in the traditional were still as well.”
Thought for down 79 per centofthat month compared to the“Christ
previous year. Fewer weddings at the barn also
we have moments confusion, Easter greeting, is risen!
the Week These trends
frustration, appear
sadness, to and
worry, have hurt
He istourism jobs. Employment
risen indeed!” means less funding for local historic
~ perhaps
within theeven fear. Far from the and food service industries in Al-
accommodation work, as some revenue from bookings
things is we haveby traditionally Rev. from
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down
expected to
about 46 per cent
feel and experience
announced on March St. 27Michael
it was&limiting
year.
All Angelsmaximum
supports the Western District Historical
Society, said Peterson.
in this Holy Week. Anglican Church
is no Hotels have been hurt too. In re-
sponse, the provincial government an-
substitute BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH SACRED HEART CATHOLIC
nounced new supports for hotels and
other lodging providers. In Alberta, all
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providers of temporary accommodation
with more than four bedrooms available
actual Pastor: Kevin Enns
office@bowriveralliance.com
403-934-2641
Pastor: Fr. Wojciech Jarzecki for rent collect a four per cent of the
purchase price of accommodation as
experience.
Broadcasting services on Suspended mass services.
church Facebook page. tourism levy. These funds are normally
www.bowriveralliance.com ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN
103 - 227 3rd Ave. remitted to the Alberta Finance Tax and
587-727-0649 Revenue Administration. To help these
STRATHMORE ALLIANCE
strathmoreanglican@gmail.com businesses, the province announced
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Rev. Malcolm Kern on May 19 it is allowing them to keep
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
All services are cancelled until further notice
Lead Pastor: Mike Wiebe
“Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ”
money collected from the tourism levy
Associate Pastor: John Duerksen between March 1 and Dec. 31, 2020. The
Youth/Worthip Inter: Connor Hyde HOPE COMMUNITY change will provide between $16 mil-
Cancelled all operations and services COVENANT CHURCH
until further notice. lion and $27 million in additional cash
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www.strathmorealliance.com Pastor: Heidi Wiebe flow for the sector, according to the pro-
In person services have been cancelled. vincial government.
RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY Preschool cancelled. Wyndham Hotels, which manages
(1 PET. 2:9) Online services available. Travelodge, was contacted for comment
322 A 2nd Avenue, Strathmore www.hope-community.ca
on the measure, but no response was
403-714-2283 provided.
STRATHMORE UNITED
Pastor: Sunday Adeola
Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue Wheatland County appreciates these
Will be offering online services
403-934-3025 measures the government of Alberta is
until further notice.
Rev. Pamela Scott
www.rccgstrathmore.com
All worship services and gatherings
taking to support tourism, said Reeve
cancelled until further notice. Amber Link, in a statement. “Tourism
LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN Phone messages checked weekly. is a significant and growing industry
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Pastor: Dawn Nelson HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH
substantially by COVID and the public
All worship services and gatherings are 102 Canal Gardens
403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171 health measures that have been put in
closed until further notice.
The office will be open part time. Pastor: Elizabeth Karp place.”
Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ! Pastor: Dave Mackie With international travel sidelined,
Worship Sundays 10:30 am there is a chance that more people
Youth Tuesdays 7 pm
Come Join us for a spirit-filled time
might explore and recreate more locally
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ADVENTIST CHURCH
Meeting in the Lutheran Church lands Tourism is currently working on a
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Services held every Saturday
Sabbath School: 10 AM
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Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer
Youth Pastor: Rev. Kyle Lomenda great information,” said Lonna Hoggan,
All services and gatherings are executive director, in a statement.

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www.strathmoreadventist.ca cancelled until further notice. Supporting the local tourism industry
donald816@hotmail.com www.strathmorefullgospel.com “is really about staying connected and
offering information and support to the
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County developing new marketing model Tasty fresh and frozen

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Wheatland County is developing a
new marketing model to promote spe-
cific industries within the county by
networking businesses and connecting
them to potential buyers in the Calgary
region.
The first model is being applied to
Wheatland County’s agricultural food
producer network, in an initiative be-
ing referred to as Wheatland County
Mercantile.
The project includes a sub-branding
of the WC brand announced last Oc-
tober by the county’s economic de-
velopment department. This depart-
ment works to develop resources for
business development, retention, ex-
pansion, and attraction in Wheatland
County. The work is part of a broader
economic development strategy that
the county has been implementing
since its approval by council in 2019.
The model includes the develop-
ment of a database referencing all
businesses throughout the sector.
Then, businesses featured by the WC
Mercantile brand will be promoted on
social media, said Matthew Boscariol,
Wheatland County’s general manager
of community and development ser-
vices.
“We have the brand, we compile the
database, and we reach out through
social media channels and other means
in the area,” he said.
The initiative will help businesses
throughout the county enter larger
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SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Seniors care facilities are getting
funding from the provincial govern-
ment to help them meet added costs
and decreased revenues from CO-
VID-19 – but only some facilities are
eligible.
The government of Alberta an-
nounced an investment of more than
$170 million to support staff and resi-
dents in long-term care, designated
supportive living facilities, and senior
lodges safe from COVID-19 on May 19.
Older people have had worse out-
comes with the virus: of Alberta’s 135
reported fatalities as of May 25, 68 per
cent (92) were of people 80 years of
age or older, and 89 per cent were
and municipalities, would have never
predicted a pandemic causing such an
impact on the budget, said Cook in a
statement.
“As WHMB continues to move for-
ward in keeping the residents safe,
healthy and happy, it’s reassuring to
know that we will be supported finan-
cially,” she said. “We are all looking
forward to the gradual lifting of restric-
tions that the residents have endured
for over two months and counting.”
The funding will address the higher
costs and lost revenues for these facili-
ties, said Joesphine Pon, minister of Se-
niors and Housing, in the release.
“Our government is strengthening
our ring of defence around Alberta’s
seniors,” said Pon. “The funding we are
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Three quarters of Alberta’s 134 report-
ed deaths were in continuing care fa-
cilities as of May 22, according to Tom
McMillan, assistant director of commu-
nications with Alberta Health. Within
the Calgary Health Region alone, 17
long term care facilities or supportive
+
seniors to remain safe at home.”
However, only public facilities or
those with provincial contracts are eli-
gible for the funding. This means that
private facilities operating without
public contracts, such as Strathmore’s MAKE NO PAYMENTS
Meadowlark Senior Care Home, will
not receive any of this funding from FOR 180 DAYS**
the province, explained Debbie Wake-
lam, owner and operator of Meadow-

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dent on protecting older people to ment,” said Wakelam. “The problem is
whom the virus poses the greatest risk, they are choosing to fund only the two

said the provincial health minister, Ty-
ler Shandro, in a release. “We know
from our experience over the past few
months that seniors are most at risk
from COVID-19,” he said. “If our prov-
ince is to carefully and gradually lift
public health restrictions, we must first
make sure our most vulnerable will re-
main safe.”
Mitigating the threat of COVID-19
in care facilities has added extra costs
for these organizations. Wheatland
Housing must meet the requirements
of changing health orders, enhance
staffing, and provide extra clean-
ing supplies and personal protection
equipment (PPE), said Vickey Cook,
Wheatland Housing Management Body
(WHMB) chief administrative officer.
It has also resulted in lost accommo-
dation revenue as there are no admis-
sions during the outbreak, and some
residents have moved to higher care
facilities or died (not from the virus),
she said.
Wheatland Housing, a non-for-profit
organization funded by government
PAYMENT ENTIRELY.
that are contracted sites. They are ex-
cluding, in the province of Alberta, all
the private operators.
“Why do I have to be licensed, follow
all the regulations, and yet be excluded
from funding?”
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response was received.
Like other care facilities, Meadow-
lark must still follow all Alberta Health
orders and is experiencing escalating
costs as a result, she said. Increased
cleaning requirements means increas-
ing overall staff hours “because you
can’t take that (time) away from care,”
she said. The orders have also pres-
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worked at more than one site, Wake-
lam gave them the option to work at
only one to reduce risk for residents,
she said. “It’s those types of costs, and
now we are being excluded.”
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Strathmore RCMP are reminding
residents to Lock-It or Lost-It
following several thefts from vehicles.
- Locking your vehicle doors is a
quick and simple way to help
prevent this crime.
- Hide loose change inside the vehicle
where it can’t easily be seen and take
all items of any value with you when
leaving your car.
- Never leave your vehicle running
unattended.
Strathmore RCMP ask residents to help
do their part by ensuring their property
is properly locked.
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What should you do if you take an oral dose of a
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the vomiting occurs after an hour or more, don’t
re-dose. Enough of the medication will have
been absorbed by then. The gray area between
15 and 60 minutes may depend on the type of
medication involved. Pharmacists can help here.
This column has always recommended that
seniors get the shingles vaccine. New research
has shown that as well has lowering the risk of a
very painful and long-lasting infection, it could
also reduce the risk of stroke as well. Stroke risk
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Wheatland-Kneehill intermunicipal
development plan approved
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Wheatland County and Kneehill Coun-
ty have a new plan to work together on
decisions around their shared border
area – but amendments proposed by
council in response public concerns
were not incorporated, at least for now.
The counties have adopted a new in-
termunicipal development plan (IDP),
a document required by the provincial
law governing municipalities outlining
how land use decisions around their
borders are coordinated.
According to Amber Link, Wheatland
County reeve, by authoring a land use
document together, Wheatland and
Kneehill counties ensure the continua-
tion of a collaborative relationship.
“This collaboration is regional coop-
eration at its finest,” said Link.
The plan establishes how the coun-
ties must collaborate if land use or de-
velopment changes are proposed in
lands around the counties’ shared mu-
nicipal border, which follows Highway
9 through much of the west of the plan
area, and traces the Rosebud River Val-
ley in the region’s east.
The plan focuses on lands referred to
as the plan area, which mostly is com-
prised of a section of land on either side
of the border, but which extends to 2.5
kilometres from the border in some ar-
eas. The total land area of the region is
19,640 hectares or 48,532 acres.
Section 4.2.13 of the IDP states that all
discretionary use applications within the
plan area, where no approved ASP (area
structure plan) or ACP (Alberta commu-
nity partnership) is in place, shall be re-
ferred to the adjacent municipality for
comment prior to a decision being is-
sued. ASPs are long term land use plan-
ning documents for a defined area, such
as a village.
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panying recreational, residential and
commercial developments. The lands of
the proposed resort are therefore gov-
erned by Kneehill County’s ASP for the
development (Kneehill County Bylaw
No. 1597), which was approved in June
2013.
The Kneehill/Wheatland County IDP
received first and second reading by
Wheatland County on March 24, 2020.
During the public hearing portion of the
meeting, members of the public voiced
support for the ecological significance
of the Rosebud River Valley and spoke
against the approved Badlands Motors-
ports Development.
In response, Wheatland County Divi-
sion 6 Councillor Glenn Koester sug-
gested amendments to the plan. Specifi-
cally, he proposed a change to Section
4.2.13, to remove provision, “where
no approved ASP or ACP is in place.”
This would have required either of the
counties to ask for comment from the
other for all discretionary use approvals
throughout the entire plan area, regard-
less of whether an ASP exists.
“There’s nothing wrong with letting
us know when it’s right on our bor-
der, when our physical infrastructure is
impacted and our environmental con-
cerns,” said Koester during the March 24
meeting.
Another amendment was proposed to
a section pertaining to the area’s natural
landscape, under Section 2, to include
a statement recognizing that 4,000 acres
of the Rosebud River watershed are un-
der conservation easement agreements,
as well as that “conservation efforts con-
tinue in the area,” rather than “some
conservation efforts exist in the area.”
Wheatland council then directed staff
to request an intermunicipal committee
meeting with Kneehill to discuss the
amendments, according to a report by
s into
Wheatland’s administration.
However, during the Wheatland Coun-
ty council meeting on May 19, coun-
cil was informed that Kneehill County
Council had already passed their own
bylaw to adopt the IDP, and that they
were not willing to discuss amending
the IDP further.
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Kneehill County passed second and
third reading of their respective bylaw
relating to the IDP knowing that Wheat-
land County’s public hearing was still
open, said Koester during the May 19
meeting.
“Now they don’t want to change any-
thing because they have already done
theirs,” he said. “I don’t like being treat-
ed like that.”
There are regular review periods for
the IDP, so amendments to the plan
could be proposed when it is next
brought to council. “Because it’s a liv-
ing document, I don’t have a problem
moving ahead with it,” said Division 7
Councillor Ben Armstrong during the
meeting.
Link also voiced support for passing
the plan but amending it in the future,
during the meeting. “We have some
feedback that we need to work to try to
integrate into the document, and I know
our administration has assured us that
they will continue to work with Knee-
hill administration, and as those reviews
take place I hope that feedback will be
taken into consideration,” said Link.
Wheatland County council then ap-
proved the plan as it was originally
worded, in a 6-1 vote, with Koester vot-
ing in opposition.
Badlands Recreation Development
Corp. has received the necessary pro-
vincial environmental approvals to con-
struct the Badlands Motorsports devel-
opment. It received Water Act approval
on Jan. 9, 2020 to infill two wetlands,
modify three wetlands, and implement
a stormwater management system at
the site. Then on Feb. 27, the proposed
stormwater system was issued registra-
tion as an activity under the Environ-
mental Protection and Enhancement
Act.
Kneehill County council made a rec-
ommendation on Jan. 28, 2020 to its
municipal planning commission to ap-
prove the Badlands Motorsports Resort
applications to subdivide to create sepa-
rate lots for different racetracks. Then,
Kneehill County moved on Feb. 25 to
proceed with the Badlands Motorsports
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Magnet fishing helps clean waterways
ADELLE ELLIS
Times Reporter
A mostly unheard-of hobby has one
couple making a positive impact in
Strathmore by cleaning up local water-
ways through “magnet fishing.”
Locals Garret Kraft and Sarah Johnson
were watching Facebook and YouTube
videos when they learned about magnet
fishing. Magnet fishing is widely prac-
ticed in canals in Europe and in water-
ways near war battle sites, where people
use giant magnets to “fish” for relics of
the past.
The couple decided they could try
magnet fishing here to help clean up lo-
cal water bodies. The two, who said they
love doing different water and outdoor
activities, feel it’s their responsibility to
help keep the water clean.
Town councillor code of
conduct amended
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Strathmore town council members are
now required to sign an oath that they
have read and understood the Council
Code of Conduct when they swear their
oath of office.
Town council voted on May 6 to
amend the town’s Council Code of Con-
duct Bylaw to include the requirement
to sign an oath – an amendment that
was requested by council.
“This was just to ensure we all are
familiar with the code of conduct, as
they are the rules that bound council,”
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“We are just an adventurous couple
that loves anything outdoors and na-
ture; we got into it because we love the
outdoors and helping clean and keep
waters clean,” said Kraft, who added
that because no one he knows of does
magnet fishing, there is a saturation of
junk sitting at the bottom of local ponds,
lakes and canals.
Kraft and Johnson go out at least three
times a week. They’ve been to Kins-
men Park pond, the Bow River and El-
bow River, and to several smaller ponds
and canals around town, and they have
plans to go to Severn Dam and Eagle
Lake among others.
The pair have found a lot of treasures,
and a lot of junk.
“We throw (our magnets) off the
banks, docks, bridges, boats, anywhere
we have a stable throwing stance …
said Deputy Mayor Melanie Corbiell in
a statement. “This will not just apply to
this council, but councils in the future.”
The change will help avoid incidents
in the future where there’s confusion
about what the abilities or roles of a
councillor might be, said Councillor Ja-
son Montgomery.
The change was made in regard to a
recent issue where there was some con-
fusion about the extent of what a coun-
cillor should be doing, he said.
“That was to impress upon this cur-
rent council, and any future councils,
that the code of conduct needs to be
well known,” said Montgomery.
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Giving back
Gordon Red Crow Jr., owner of the Siksika Conve-
nience Store, and his family handed out traditional
care packages consisting of sweetgrass, sage, hand
sanitizer, rubber gloves and surgical masks to Siksi-
ka community members to help with the prevention
of COVID-19. Originally Red Crow was contacted by
a young Siksika man living and working in Brooks
who contracted COVID-19 who requested tradition-
al sweet grass and sage to help with prayer as well
as disinfectant products. Red Crow put together a
package for the man before creating more packages
for other Siksika families. Siksika nation member Ja-
son Doore (l-r) and Gordon Red Crow Jr.
Photo Courtesy of Gordon Red Crow Jr.
Honoring
Hayley Thiessen
daughter of B.J and
Darren as she
nothing like falling in (the water),” graduates with
joked Kraft. Bachelor of Arts
They’ve pulled out bikes, scooters,
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fence posts with barbed wire, metal
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poles, a lot of fishing lures and line,
from UBC.
knives, money and more.
The duo started with smaller magnets Proud Grandma Bette
pulling in some smaller trophies, before Kennedy and her family.
quickly realizing the larger items, such
as bikes, would require heavy duty hard-
ware. Kraft says all they use is a good Residential
set of rain boots and gloves as they can Acreage
get dirty quickly, a heavy-duty rope, a
Award Winning
grappling hook, two single-sided 530
lbs pull force magnets and two double-
sided 1,260 lbs pull force magnets for
the larger finds.
Kraft said there are no regulations
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less than 100,000 population on the prairies, the majority
of the respondents across all measured sectors said
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COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS
are MORE LIKELY to
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than ads in other platforms
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person or online or making a purchase.
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Engagement: January 2020
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18+ Using Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) Method with a margin
of error of +/- 3.3% at 95% confidence level with 900 interviews AB/SK/MB
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Gaming community helps local teen

SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A local teen interested in tabletop
gaming had a heartwarming surprise
when a local gaming group banded to-
gether to help get him into the hobby.
It all started at HOB’s Hobbies, a
Strathmore store specializing in gam-
ing, including card games, board games
and Warhammer, a miniature-based ta-
bletop strategy game.
“Warhammer is a tabletop wargame
in which you need to actually build the
Wanderer
armies that you are using from these
extremely elaborate model kids,” ex-
plained John Hilton-O’Brien, co-owner
of the store. “They are quite high qual-
ity.”
The game comes in two “flavours”: a
science-fiction version (called Warham-
mer 40,000 — think aliens shooting
each other in a dark and scary future)
and a fantasy version (called Age of
Sigmar, which is a bit like Lord of The
Rings).
Within Strathmore, there is a local
gaming community comprised of about
18 members that meet at the store to
play one of the two genres of the game,
said Hilton-O’Brien. There is a group
dedicated to each game type.
“We actually have some tables spe-
cially built for it,” he said. The tables
are the game’s battlefield, which in-
clude painted and constructed terrain, Nic Fort (r), Strathmore coordinator of Strath-
he explained. more’s Warhammer Age of Sigmar group that
There are different factions of armies, meets at HOB’s Hobbies, with co-owner of the
each with their own unique unit types. store, John Hilton O’Brien (l). Fort worked togeth-
er with other members of the group to donate an
Enthusiasts assemble an army by build-
army of the tabletop wargame to a local teen in-
ing and painting the model kits, then terested in entering the hobby.
can play a game (“battle”) against an Sean Feagan Photo
opposing army.
“It’s like chess on steroids, mixed you can pick,” he said.
with Dungeons and Dragons,” said Nic
Fort, Strathmore resident and coordina-
So, Fort decided to step up, alongside
other players. He put out a notice on

Widelite Fifth tor of the Age of Sigmar group. “But in-

stead of having one character, you have
an online hub called The Black Market
Calgary, where miniatures and painting
supplies are sold. “I just put a message
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a kid who wants some models but
doesn’t have a big budget.”
(2003) and have a good time for a few hours,” Six or seven people responded and
he said. “It can be very easy or very sold him about $800 or $900 of mod-
competitive.” els for $200. Then, the local community
But it is not cheap. helped cover the cost. “Everybody just
Each model in an army has a point sort of chipped in.”
value assigned to it, and armies are The help was unexpected, said Fort.
matched for a bout based on their total “He was quite surprised – it came out
point value, he explained. Players often of nowhere.”
compete with and against 2,000-point The Warhammer group is not just
armies, which can cost between $600 about gaming, he added.
and $700. “It is a community,” he said. “It’s
Hilton-O’Brien told Fort about a lo- nerds and geeks and people who don’t
cal teenager who was interested in the like things like motorbiking and hunt-
Sleeps eight including bunk beds, kitchen table, sofa bed and master bed. Bath- ing that get together and have some-
game but could not afford to take a
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SENIORS’ CLUBS IN WHEATLAND COUNTY
The Happy Gang, Strathmore
JOHN GODSMAN
An urgent message to the Government of Canada Times Contributor
An urgent
from message
Alberta’s to the Government
community of Canada
newspaper publishers On Feb. 6, 1970, a group of senior
from Alberta’s community newspaper publishers citizens met in the Strathmore United
Around the world, governments are moving to correct an historical inequality that Church hall, located on Third Avenue
dates
Aroundback
thetoworld,
the birth of digital media
governments platforms.
are moving to correct an historical inequality that (where the courthouse now stands),
dates back to the birth of digital media platforms. to discuss the forming of a club for se-
In April 2020 alone, Australia and France both announced plans to make sure niors, for social afternoons or evenings.
Google
In Apriland
2020Facebook pay theirand
alone, Australia fairFrance
share, both
instead of exploiting
announced planstax
toloopholes
make surewhile The first board was duly elected that af-
making billions of dollars off the backs of original content producers.
Google and Facebook pay their fair share, instead of exploiting tax loopholes while ternoon, consisting of president Harold
making billions of dollars
We, the undersigned off therepresenting
publishers backs of original content producers.
the members of the Alberta Weekly Scheer, vice-president Bill Watt, secre-
Newspapers Association, call onrepresenting
Ottawa to follow the example of Alberta
France and tary-treasurer Mabel Groves and social
We, the undersigned publishers the members of the Weekly convener Mayme Martin.
Australia.
Newspapers Association, call on Ottawa to follow the example of France and The next five years, through De-
Australia.
The situation is urgent, with media companies suffering huge advertising revenue cember 1975, the seniors’ group, now
declines because
The situation of the Coronavirus
is urgent, pandemic.suffering huge advertising revenue
with media companies known as The Senior Happy Club, met
declines because of the Coronavirus pandemic. twice monthly at the United Church
Other governments recognize the need for speedy intervention. Both France and hall. Membership fees were set at $1
Australia have set deadlines
Other governments to the
recognize have mandatory
need solutions
for speedy in placeBoth
intervention. by July. Thatand
France per person, per year.
means paying
Australia have for
set copyrighted
deadlines to content and sharing
have mandatory the advertising
solutions dollars
in place by and data
July. That On Nov. 7, 1975 the name was In July 2015, The Happy Gang prem-
that
meansflow fromfor
paying it. copyrighted content and sharing the advertising dollars and data changed to The Happy Gang Society of ises were a hive of activity when the
that flow from the
it. Federal Government to follow the advice of its own expert Strathmore, protected and governed by Town of Strathmore hosted the 55 Plus
We encourage The Incorporated Society Act. Seniors Summer Games.
panel set up to the
We encourage review the Broadcasting
Federal Government and Telecommunications
to follow Acts,expert
the advice of its own which The club moved to the Royal Canadi- In 2016, the premises were complete-
recommended similar measures.
panel set up to review the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Acts, which an Legion Memorial Hall in Strathmore, ly renovated by the Town of Strath-
recommended similar measures. from 1975 to 1982, while the old com- more, with grant funding coming from
The model exists. The need is clear. munity hall that used to stand where the provincial government. The new
The model
Let’s apply exists. The need is
those principles ofclear.
fairness in Canada, and do it now. the current building is located, was re- building now houses a very enlarged
placed by a new building. The Strath- library, still using the original entrance,
Let’s apply those principles of fairness in Canada, and do it now. more Municipal Library and The Happy and The Happy Gang with their own
Gang shared this building located at 85 entrance at the southern end of build-
Respectfully, Lakeside Blvd., and access to the build- ing. FCSS moved to Third Avenue in the
Respectfully,
Jason Lyon, President ing was through the main entrance. In old SAAN building.
Alberta WeeklyPresident
Newspapers Association 2013, FCSS, originally part of WFCSS, The Happy Gang enjoys a member-
Jason Lyon,
Alberta
moved into the southeast corner of the ship of 185, paying annual fees of $25
DennisWeekly Newspapers
Merrell, Association
Executive Director building, next door to a room used by each, and has activities daily from Mon-
Alberta
DennisWeekly Newspapers
Merrell, Association
Executive Director the Strathmore Lions Club. Entrance to day to Saturday, which include exercise
Alberta
Mario Weekly
PrusinaNewspapers
(Local publisher’s Association
name here)
, Publisher this building was through the main en- programs, pool, cards and line dancing.
Strathmore
Name Times name trance, and The Happy Gang entry was A garage sale is held twice yearly in
(Local of Publisher’s
publisher’s newspaper
here)
through a door from the main hall. April and October.
Name of Publisher’s newspaper
 May 29, 2020 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 9

In a recent survey of adults 18+ living in communities of In a recent survey of adults 18+ living in communities of
less than 100,000 population on the prairies, the majority less than 100,000 population on the prairies, the majority
of the respondents across all measured sectors said of the respondents across all measured sectors said

RETAIL STORE AGRICULTURE AND

ADS IN COMMUNITY AGRICULTURAL SERVICES
NEWSPAPERS ADS IN PRINTED
are MORE LIKELY to COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS
INSPIRE ACTION INSPIRE ACTION
than ads in other platforms
are MORE LIKELY to

than ads in other platforms

45%
of respondents said they’d be inspired to seek more
information, visit a store in person or online or
make a purchase based on seeing an ad in a printed Actions included seeking more information, visiting a
community newspaper or its website. store in person or online or making a purchase.

How Geography Impacts Media Access, Usage and
Engagement: January 2020
Totum Research: Interview timing Dec. 2019/Jan. 2020. Random Sample Adults
18+ Using Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) Method with a margin
of error of +/- 3.3% at 95% confidence level with 900 interviews AB/SK/MB
How Geography Impacts Media Access, Usage and
Engagement: January 2020
Totum Research: Interview timing Dec. 2019/Jan. 2020. Random Sample Adults
18+ Using Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) Method with a margin
of error of +/- 3.3% at 95% confidence level with 900 interviews AB/SK/MB

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2020. She was born on August 3, Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
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There’s a good reason peo-
ple are buying out baking
supplies in grocery stores
and posting their freshly
made bread, buns and des-
serts on social media as the
COVID-19 pandemic wears
on, according to an occupa-
tional therapist and associate
professor at the University of
Alberta.
“Engaging in an art or a
craft is therapeutic; it’s a
means to an end for peo-
ple,” said Mary Forhan dur-
ing a free presentation
livestreamed to more than
100 viewers on May 13.
“Crafts historically have
been viewed as a way to
maintain self-esteem, build
skills and distract from path-
ological thinking.”
At the beginning of the
COVID-19 pandemic, many
people were thriving by
keeping up with their activi-
ties or helping others, said
Forhan, who is chair of the
occupational therapy depart-
ment in the Faculty of Reha-
bilitation Medicine.
“During the first few
weeks, we saw a strong
sense of community con-
nection. It was typical for us
to see a higher level of oc-
cupational enjoyment and
satisfaction through activi-
ties such as checking in on a
neighbour or delivering food
and medicine to people who
can’t get out.”
For others, measures like
social distancing and self-iso-
lation have been a welcome
break from interactions that
usually make them uncom-
fortable. And overscheduled
families have seen their val-
ues and priorities shift as
their evenings and week-
ends have suddenly become
full of free time.
But at this point in the pan-
demic response, we’ve now
entered a phase Forhan calls
“occupational liminality” – a
transitional state that makes
people feel like they’re in
limbo, stuck between miss-
ing the way things were and
worrying about the future.
For some, the ongoing dis-
ruption of daily life and unfa-
miliar rules for even routine
tasks like grocery shopping
have brought on feelings of
frustration, loss of control
and vulnerability, she noted.
“We’re all experiencing
this in our own way, and ev-
eryone needs to find their
own way in terms of what
works for them,” she said.
Forhan suggested remain-
ing flexible or trying new ac-
tivities – which is where cre-
ative, constructive pastimes
like baking come in.
“Activities such as crafts
have often been used to
help with focus, skill de-
velopment, opening lines
of communication, sharing
emotions, building trust and
building self-esteem,” said
Forhan. “This is a therapeu-
tic practice that goes back
more than a century.”
more. Alberta’s weekly ganic & conventional: Sweet
on November 10, 1979.
Holly grew up on the family farm in Rockyford, Al-
newspapers are looking for THE Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover,
people like you. Post your Smooth Brome, Meadow
berta. Farm life with a big family was always busy. resume online. FREE. Visit TIMES! Brome, Crested Wheatgrass,
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she went on a cattle drive her dad. Holly was a devout add. Call Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-
Catholic having her first Holy Communion when she 403-934-5589 921-9942.
was six and later Confirmed in 1969. Holly graduated MISC
high school in 1974 and completed a training pro-
gram to aid children with disabilities. She also earned HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT. NOTICES
a certificate to become a private investigator to “keep Other medical conditions
causing TROUBLE WALKING
an eye on her boys” (not that she would admit it).
or DRESSING? The Disability Notice of Preparation
Holly put her family above all else. She and Boyd
moved to keep their family together in Edmonton,
Tax Credit allows for $3,000
yearly tax credit and $30,
of 2019 Assessment Roll
Spain, Greece, Strathmore, and later Texas. She loved used for 2020 Property Taxation Year
000 lump sum refund. Take
travelling with Boyd and enjoyed holidays in Venezu-
ela, Ecuador, Mexico, China, and numerous locations
advantage of this offer. Apply for Village of Rockyford,
NOW; quickest refund Na-
within the United States. tionwide: Expert help. 1-844- within Province of Albert9
Holly had a larger than life personality. She could get 453-5372. Notice is hereby given that the 2019 Assessment
an autograph from any singer or sports player. She
Roll for Village of Rockyford used for 2020
loved music, concerts and “name that tune” with her REQUIRE PRESS RELEASE
Property Taxation, completed under the
boys. She was an avid flames fan as evidenced by SERVICE? Let us help you
provisions of Municipal Government Act, has
the huge competitions they had in their house every with that! During this un-
precedented time, we are
been prepared and is open for inspection
hockey season. She also enjoyed making up nick- Monday to Friday during business hours of
names for the people she loved. She was a social assisting organizations, busi-
nesses and the public in get- 8:30am to 4:30 pm MST at Village of Rockyford
butterfly. She would engage anyone and everyone Administration Office located at 110 Main Street,
ting their message out about
in conversation and would brighten their day with Rockyford, AB T0J 2R0.
changing operations, cancel-
her warm and welcoming smile and personality. She lations, etc. Though we can- If you have any questions or concerns about
would always part with a hug and a kiss for all.
not guarantee publication, your assessment, please contact the Village of
Holly was pre-deceased by her dad, Edmond. She is AWNA will get this informa- Rockyford at 403-533-3950.
survived by her mother Eileen; husband Boyd; sib- tion into the right hands for Any person who desires to object to the
lings LaRue, Marcel (Jo), Cordell (Denise), Rebecca, ONLY $60 plus GST. Email: assessed value placed upon any property
Jocelyne (Jesse); children Christopher (Jaeda), Adam classifieds@awna.com for must, on or before 4:00pm of July 31, 2020 lodge
(Jennifer) and Zachary; grandchildren Maddix, Levi, details. their complaint(s) in writing to the Clerk of the
Rhett and Harlyn. Assessment Review Board, with a fee of $60.00
A memorial service will be held at a later date when CRIMINAL RECORD? Why to the Village of Rockyford, Box 294, 110 Main
suffer employment/licensing
restrictions are lifted. In lieu of flowers, donations Street, Rockyford, AB T0J 2R0.
loss? Travel/business oppor-
can be made to the Wheatland Crisis Society (P.O.
Box 2162, Strathmore, Alberta, T1P 1K2 or online at tunities? Be embarrassed? Combined 2020 Assessment and Tax notices
Think: Criminal Pardon. US have been mailed May 22, 2020. If you have
www.strathmoreshelter.com/how-to-help/donate/)
or the Heart and Stroke Foundation (#200,119 14
entry waiver. Record purge. not received your combined notice in the mail,
File destruction. Free con-
St NW #100, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 or online at www. please contact the Village Office in Rockyford,
sultation. 1-800-347-2540.
heartandstroke.ca and follow the links. at 403-533-3950.
www.accesslegalmjf.com.
To send condolences, please visit Holly’s obituary at
Dated this 25th day of May, 2020.
www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca
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THANK YOU
THANK YOU Western Irrigation District
Distribution of Irrigation Acres
The Western Irrigation District is offering 980 irrigation acres for sale for

Hats Off to the

the 2021 water season. Anyone looking to expand their active irrigation is
encouraged to contact Charlotte Mandel at the WID office to discuss the best
options for them. The application process ensures that the acres will be used

Class of 2020
actively and that the overall water efficiency of the WID system will increase.
The WID will evaluate the following factors to prioritize the allocation of
these irrigation acres:
- Conveyance efficiency

Class of
- Servicing Infrastructure
- Land Classification

2020
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for all the volunteer work he’s done
during the Covid-19 pandemic.
He has been instrumental in the
organizing birthday fire truck runs
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and the Town of Strathmore.
Thank you Wheatland West Fire
- On-Farm System Efficiency
- Current irrigation activity on the parcel
- Expansion limit and the Determination
- Applicant as an Economic Unit and the members of the Economic Unit
- Irrigation Acres on the assessment roll in the name of the Applicant and
Economic Unit
- Such further and other factors under the Irrigation Districts Act
These acres will be distributed at a capital asset charge of $770 per acre
which has been determined based on future infrastructure requirements of
the District.
Deadline for applications is June 10th, 2020 and must include a current
Alberta land classification report. Payment for successful applicants will be
due by December 1st, 2020.
The WID is committed to ensuring our water license is utilized to its
maximum potential for the benefit of our irrigators. As such, it is key that
the acres to be distributed are not only utilized actively, but also efficiently.
An irrigation system must be installed within two years of the acres being
allocated to the parcel.
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YEARS
- 2020
Upcoming Meetings
Until further notice, regularly scheduled Council
and committee meetings will be held via
teleconference. To join, call the number noted
below at the scheduled start time, and enter the
PIN when prompted:
June 2 at 9 AM: Council Meeting
Phone: 403-768-1708 PIN: 64324
Agenda packages can be found on our website.
COVID-19
HELP
SLOW
THE
SPREAD
Public Hearings
Wheatland County Council will consider the
following applications for Public Hearing at the
Council meeting as indicated below.
For more information, including location maps,
visit wheatlandcounty.ca/publicnotices.
The following public hearings begin at 9 a.m. and
proceed until all applications have been heard:
Public Hearing:
June 2, 2020 at 9 a.m.
Bylaw:
2020-15
Location:
NE-18-23-25-W4M
Proposal:
To redesignate +/- 5 acres of land from Agricultural
General District to Country Residential District in
order to facilitate a subdivision. There is no proposed
development at this time.
Comments may be forwarded in writing to Wheatland County
or in person at the above meeting. The application files may be
reviewed during regular office hours – Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Any comments provided will become part of the public
record in accordance with Section 40 (1) of the Alberta Freedom of
Information and Protection Privacy Act. Any personal information
on submissions made regarding applications is collected under the
authority of the FOIP Act Section 33 (c) and subsequent versions.
Address: 242006 Range Rd 243 Phone: 403-934-3321 Mail: Hwy 1 RR 1, Strathmore, AB, T1P 1J6
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
www.wheatlandcounty.ca
Dust Control
Dust control is offered by Wheatland County for landowners or residents within the County who
wish to reduce the amount of dust created by vehicles traveling on the gravel roads near their
homes, businesses or farms.
Calcium Chloride
Deadline: June application order deadline – June 12, 2020
Application begins late June (weather permitting)
Prices*: County roads $4.92/meter ($1.50/linear foot)
Oiling
Deadline: Order Deadline is July 10-20. Oiling begins late-July.
Prices*: County Roads New application - $19.69/meter ($6.00/linear foot)
County Roads Reapplication - $9.85/meter ($3.00/linear foot)**
Gravel Secondary Highways New Application - $22.97/meter ($7.00/linear foot)
Gravel Secondary Highways Reapplication - $19.69/meter ($6.00/linear foot)**
Patching
Wheatland County offers patching of previously applied oil dust control, this service is time sensi-
tive; please fill out the inspection application well in advance of the oiling dead line of July 10, 2020.
If an inspection has been completed and if it is determined that the road surface can’t be repaired
by patching, then an application for new dust control must be submitted and paid by July 10th,
2020.
* All prices are subject to GST
** Additional conditions apply
Additional information and application forms can be found on our website.
Here’s how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19:
☑ Avoid touching your face
☑ Cover coughs and sneezes
☑ Self isolate if feeling sick
☑ Practice social distancing
☑ Properly wash hands often
☑ Disinfect frequently touched items and surfaces
Latest updates at alberta.ca/COVID19
KEEPING
WHEATLAND SAFE
Due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19, Wheatland County Administrative Office, Agricultural
Services Board Shop, and Public Works Shop will remain closed until further notice.
Wheatland County staff will still be monitoring emails and will also be available via phone. We ask that
individuals with new business to discuss call or email our staff, and visit our website to schedule a
meeting.
Campgrounds and Playgrounds
Playgrounds throughout Wheatland County, as well as Severn Dam and Beaupre Campgrounds, are
closed for public access to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Waste Transfer Sites
Effective May 4, 2020 the Drumheller & District Solid Waste Management Association will be re-instating
the Community & Rural Recycling Program. Residents may bring their cardboard and newsprint recycling
to our transfer stations after this date. To protect the safety of workers at the transfer sites and recycling
centre, all loose waste must be bagged. In addition, to ensure the health and safety of the public and
municipal employees, all persons will be required to maintain a 2 metre physical distancing protocol at
the sites.
Fire Ban - Advisory
Wheatland County activated a Fire Ban Advisory on April 24, 2020. No new fire permits will be issued for
the duration of the advisory. More information can be found on wheatlandcounty.ca/firebans.
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