November 4, 2011 Strathmore Times

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As much as many of us may not want to hear it, its almost time for the snow to fly and Christmas is just around the corner. Not everyone can afford to make a Christmas dinner, or buy presents for their children, while maintaining the roof over their heads. Thats where the Strathmore and District Christmas Hamper Society come in to help. The Society provides a hamper filled with food, toys and other basics some of us may take for granted. Last year the Society filled 231 hampers, and this year chairperson Dave Collins is hoping to have enough items donated to fill 240 hampers. Its a reflection of the continuing downturn in the provincial and world economies that we need to assist so many families once again, said Collins in a press release. The employment situation seems to be slowly improving but its a hard fact of life that many families need two breadwinners just to keep the family budget in balance. Even then difficult choices have to be made, especially at Christmas time when it becomes a choice between winter tires or presents for the kids. Each hamper costs approximately $400 plus sufficient toys for any children in the family, which means the Society needs a budget of $110,000 in order to do the job. Bins to collect non perishable food donations are being set up around town at popular shopping destinations such as Sobeys, Shoppers Drug Mart, Co-op and many more. Collins said they are looking for all of the basics; pasta, cereal, soup and other dry goods. Cash is always a good thing to donate because then we can go out and buy all the things we are still short, said Collins. As we approach sorting day and packing day then we can have a better idea of what items were short and if weve got some money then obviously we can go out and buy them. Its always nice to have cash in the bank so that we can just fill all the necessary gaps. This is the 26th year that the Society has helped families in need in Strathmore and Wheatland County. Collins said residents have always stepped up to the plate and have been generous in giving, and he hopes they will continue to do so. The volunteers are another big part of what keeps everything going. Anyone interested in helping can contact the Wheatland Family and Community Support Services office at 403-934-5335. The Society is especially looking for volunteers able to assist with the lifting and carrying of boxes. Packing day is Dec. 17, and the distribution days are Dec.19 and 20.
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Madison Philps took part in the annual Montessori Halloween Dance at the Strathmore Civic Centre on Oct. 28. They had a great turnout and the kids had fun dancing, playing games and doing crafts. Wendi Tashlikowich Photo
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Top photo: Little Flower students and twin brothers Constable Deegan and Gage Cameron are hammin it up at the party, which was held in the Holy Cross gymnasium this year in order to accommodate the growing attendance. Cody De sousa and Drew Dovichak show off their feminine sides as they proudly pose in front of the enormous food donations that were collected for the Wheatland Food Bank at the annual Sacred Heart Academy Halloween dance Oct.27.
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instead of Trick or Treating for candy, students from Strathmore High School went door-to-door to collect non-perishable food items for the food bank. Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Davidson
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This Halloween, thirty students from Strathmore High set out in their costumes to collect non-perishable items for the local food bank. The student leadership committee from the school has been organizing this event for a number of years. Every year has been a success, and this year was no different. A lot of work went in to planning out routes, making posters, and recruiting volunteers. We started planning for the food drive back in September, said SLCs co-president, Parker Gavy, who has participated in the food drive for the past three years. Students spread out over various areas of Strathmore trickor-treating for non-perishable food
items rather than candy. The community response was terrific. Every house that we went to donated at least something, said Sonora Bardgett, an SLC member. It felt great to collect all that food, and to know that it will go to people in our community who need it. Quite a few people gave us candy as well, which was definitely a bonus! This was Bardgetts first year participating in the food drive, and she felt like it was a great way to still dress up and be involved with Halloween as a teenager. At the end of the night, the students compiled all the collected items and filled the back of a Suburban. It was unbelievable to see how much food we collected, she said. Ill totally do it again next year.
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Parents and children went to pick up their pumpkins early Oct. 29 during the pumpkin patch sale held on Parkwood place.
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The Wheatland lodge opened their doors to goblins and witches this Oct. 28. every year the residents gather to enjoy a parade of kids dressed in their best costumes, the kids get to enjoy a haunted house, pumpkin decorating and live music by Ken Stobbe. marie Louise Praeker, a new resident to the Lodge, enjoyed having her grandchildren and great grandchildren visit her for some Halloween fun.
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Parker Petruska, above, won the best costume for the Grade 10 category of Strathmore High Schools Halloween contest. Amaka Onwediwe, left, spent all summer making her costume, a mask made to look like DJ Deadmau5.
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Standard school student body gathered spookily in the gym on Halloween to show off their creepy and imaginative costumes. They held their annual Halloween parade through the school starting with the Grade Ones and picking up each class until they reached the Grade Twelves. The Grade Twelve class demonstrated their school spirit by all participating in the dressing up.
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The Town of Strathmore will commence its Annual Fall street sweeping on November 1, 2011, weather permitting. Please ensure that all vehicles are parked in driveways and do not over hang the roadway. The cleanliness of our Town depends on your co-operation in keeping roads clear of parked cars. Street Sweeping signs will be posted in your area to advise that street sweeping will be completed the next day in that particular area. Watch for signs as they will be set out a minimum of 24 hours prior to sweeping. Please assist the Town by removing your vehicles from the street. Vehicles left parked on signed streets will be ticketed and towed. Residents can assist the process by sweeping the sidewalk in front of your homes and keeping debris out of catch basins. Citizens are reminded to stay a safe distance from sweepers and equipment and to slow down while passing crews. The Town appreciates your cooperation.
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notiCe of PubliC HeAring: bYlAW # 11-08

The proposed bylaw # 11-08 proposes to: Implement an Area Structure Plan for the lands located on a portion of NW 24-24-25 W4M and a portion of NW 13-24-25 W4M within the Town of Strathmore shown in Schedule A. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected by the public during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to friday at the town office, or can be found on the town website. Please contact the Town Office if you would like an opportunity to review and provide input on the proposed amendments prior to the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing will be held at the Council Chambers, Strathmore Municipal Building, 680 Westchester Road, on Wednesday, november 16th, 2011, commencing at 7:30 pm with procedures in accordance with the Town of Strathmore Council Procedural Bylaw #07-11 and amendments thereto. Any person or group of persons, or person acting on his or their behalf, who claims to be affected by any or all of the proposed bylaws may present suggestions or concerns by making a submission to the public hearing. Written submissions to the Public Hearing or the name of any person wishing to make an oral presentation at the Public Hearing must be received by the Planning and Development Department prior to 12:00 noon on thursday november 10th, 2011 as outlined in Bylaw #07-11 and amendments thereto. If your written submission is not received by this time, please provide fifteen (15) copies for distribution at the Public Hearing. Each person wishing to address Council at the Public Hearing shall complete their verbal presentation within five minutes. Please note that written submissions will become public documents once submitted to the Town, unless otherwise requested. Tammy Henry, M.PL, RPP, MCIP Director of Planning and Development
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The Town of Strathmore Fire Department is a vital part of our communitys Emergency Services Organization. Our members train in an effort to improve the quality of life for our residences, visitors and guests. Our firefighters are trained to protect private and public property from the threat of fire and other emergencies with selfless dedication, courage and integrity. Our primary aim is helping people. From the early days, Strathmores citizens have joined together to improve our community. This concept of volunteerism has become the cornerstone of our Towns way of life. Many communities throughout Alberta utilize volunteer based fire departments. Being a member of Strathmores Fire Department requires hours of participation in training, unconditional dedication to responding to fire calls, and availability to support additional community activities and other Emergency organizations when called upon. As a member of our team, you will receive: a. b. c. d. e. A starting base wage of $15.00 / hr - upon call; may grow to $30.00 / hr, based upon length of service, education and training, 24 hour life insurance coverage; Training in First Aid, CPR and Fire Fighting; Specialized training in Water Rescue, Ice Rescue, Rescue Boat Operations, High Angle Rescue; Opportunities to: Drive and Operate Fire Trucks, Travel, Visit and Train with sister Fire Departments, and much more
If you are courageous and dedicated, have high integrity, and would like to be part of a very special team, the Town of Strathmore Fire Department is looking for you to be part of our team. We are seeking guys and gals 18 years and older, in reasonable physical condition, residing within our response area, to apply for the position of paid-upon-call fire fighter. Applications can be picked up at the Town office, or, if you require additional information, call the Strathmore Fire Chief at 403-9343022.
notiCe of DeVeloPMent PerMitS

The following application(s) for development has/have been conditionally approved by the Town of Strathmore, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board: Application: Civic Address: Legal Description: Development: 11/D-146 521 Willow Drive Lot 37, Block 3, Plan 7410401 Side-Yard Variance of 0.26 metres - as built garage
The above noted file(s) can be viewed at the Town Office during regular business hours. The permit(s) is/are scheduled for issue fifteen days after the date of this publication provided no appeals are filed prior to the appeal deadline. Any person wishing to appeal this decision may do so by completing and submitting an appeal form, with the appeal fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) to the Town of Strathmore, addressed to: Secretary, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Town of Strathmore, 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1. Date of Publication: Deadline for Appeal: November 3, 2011 November 17, 2011
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The Price is right for one Strathmore resident

Getting a chance to attend the American game show The Price is Right can be exciting in itself, but hearing your named called to come on down makes it even more so. When Devon Christie, who prefers to go by her married name Hall, heard the words, Devon Christie come on down she was ecstatic. Strathmore residents Hall and her husband Brent were on a trip down south this summer, exploring the coast, and decided to attend the show. We got tickets beforehand. I had everything completely planned anddecided we were going to go down, said Devon Hall. It was pretty fun, its just a really long process because you are there for literally four hours before they start taping. They bring you from holding room, to holding room, to holding room, but they psych everybody up a lot so when you get on there youre really excited. Hall said the producers of the show do interviews with everyone in small groups and thats how they pick the contestants. She said no one knows they have been picked until their name is called. Hence you jumping up and down looking like an idiot. Its all real, said Hall. She and her husband were sitting in the front row, and she said Drew Carey came and spoke to them. She said Carey was really nice and spent time talking to everybody in the crowd between tapings. They called me up in the second half of the show and then to get up on the stage I bid on two watches, said Hall. I bid $1,500 for the two watches and everybody booed because they thought
that I had bid too high but they ended up being $1,995 or whatnot. Because she won the bid she was brought up onto the stage and asked how would she like to win camping equipment, or a new car, which was a Nissan Juke. I ended up winning the camping equipment, and then I got to spin the big wheel. There was a guy ahead of me who spun, and I think he spun a 75. I spun a 65 so I had to spin again and I ended up going over, so I didnt make it to the final showcase, said Hall. They process everybody after the shows done and they gave me a piece of paper to forfeit your prizes. I was like, why would on earth would you forfeit your prizes, and the woman said to me, well actually a lot of people do because they cant afford to pay all the taxes on them. In order for Hall to claim her prizes she needs to pay 37 per cent of the cost, which she said works out to $918. Hall was happy to have a chance to go on the show and said she would definitely take part in another game show if she had the chance.
Devon Hall and her husband Brent had a chance to be a part of the Price is Right during their trip to the U.S.
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Remembrance Day commemorates Canadians who died in service to Canada from the South African War to current missions. It is held every November 11. The first Remembrance Day was conducted in 1919 throughout the Commonwealth. Originally called Armistice Day, it commemorated the end of the First World War on Monday, November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.: the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. From 1923 to 1931, Armistice Day was held on the Monday of the week in which November 11 fell. Thanksgiving was also celebrated on this day. In 1931, MP Allan Neill introduced a bill to hold Armistice Day on a fixed day - November 11. During the bills introduction, it was decided the word Remembrance would be used instead of Armistice. The bill passed and Remembrance Day was first conducted on November 11, 1931. Thanksgiving Day was moved to October 12 that year. The poppy is the symbol of Remembrance Day. Replica poppies are sold by the Royal Canadian Legion to raise money for Veterans.
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Seven Books of Remembrance are kept in the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill to honor those Canadians who died serving Canada in war. There is one for each of the wars: the South African War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. There is a separate Book of Remembrance for the Merchant Navy, and another one for Newfoundlanders, since Newfoundland did not join Confederation until 1949. The Seventh Book of Remembrance was dedicated in 2005 to honor Canadian Forces men and women who gave their lives for Canada since October 1947. It is ongoing and will honor Canadian Forces members who paid the ultimate sacrifice for generations to come. The Books of Remembrance provide a beautiful and touching testament to the Canadians who died in military service.
Preheat an oven to 350. Grease 24 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners. Whisk together the flour, pudding mix, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, cloves, and crystallized ginger in a bowl, set aside. Beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla and pumpkin puree with the last egg. Stir in the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups. Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
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Letters to the editor
Mayor responds to previous letter

To the Editor In response to the article in the Times on October 14, with reference to my letter regarding the wastewater treatment plant, and with the greatest of respect to the writer, I have the following to say: The writer alluded to thorough and proper business requirements gathering and analysis, and ensuring that the proper solution can grow to meet the ongoing demands as the demands increase rather than buying an oversized solution that is not required currently and may never be. It is critically important to recognize that municipal operations differ from private sector operations simply by virtue of the regulatory requirements, and the strict legislative constraints we are bound by. Municipal Governments in Alberta are strictly bound by the Municipal Government Act, and a multitude of Provincial and Federal Statutes, Regulations, and Acts. We must respect mandated processes and procedures in delivering public services, and at the same time, provide services where we are mandated to provide these services in a context where citizens have rights and entitlements, with continuous improvements being the most critical. The Town of Strathmore strives to break even; however, although the financial benefits and costs are of paramount importance, it is vital to recognize that benefits and costs are not always measured in dollars. In this case, council must determine if the citizens will benefit, regardless of the financial implications, i.e. will the citizens welfare, comfort, safety, etc. be enhanced? Is there a detrimental risk to the citizen, or to the future of the community? Since 1998, Strathmore has experienced relatively high and consistent growth, apart from the past few years. This higher than expected growth rate placed pressure on the servicing infrastructure of the Town. Strathmore has been, and is, focused on the significance of long-term planning of land, and related servicing to ensure the long-term viability and stability of our community. Long-term plans include approximately a 10-year supply of serviceable residential land, complemented by a 10-year supply of lands with approved planning policy, and additional land holdings to secure accommodation of additional long term growth and infrastructure coordination into and beyond the next 30 years. To ensure we were planning for long-term sustainable growth, we annexed in 18 quarter sections of land. Part of the annexation process involved extensive research, including a Growth Study, Master Servicing Study, and a Fiscal Impact Study, just to name a few. The results of these studies provided the Town with the guidance and direction on future infrastructure needs for our community. The extensive research and analysis supports the oversizing of the wastewater treatment plant, as well as other critical infrastructure. The research took into consideration both long-term and immediate benefits, and also, if the benefits exceeded the costs, (not necessarily the financial benefits and costs). The construction of the wastewater treatment plant upgrade became a necessity for two reasons improved treatment of wastewater to meet Alberta Environment requirements, and additional capacity. As part of the Towns Approval to Operate a Wastewater System, Alberta Environment implemented a clause requiring the Town to upgrade the Wastewater Treatment Plant to improve the quality of treated wastewater going into the Bow River. In addition, with the growth the Town had experienced over the previous years, the capacity of the existing treatment plant was nearing its limit. With the construction of this new plant, it was identified that once the new plant was constructed, the old plant could be taken offline and modified to act as additional capacity in the system, for minimal construction cost. While this re-deployment of the old plant has some operational costs associated with it, re-using an existing asset into the future for minimal construction cost makes good financial sense. To clarify the statement with regard to the 4.8 million in operating costs, this figure comprises the entire operating budget amount for sewer, which consists of the Epcor contract, debt repayment, amortization, gross recoveries and administrative costs. The actual operating cost component makes up about 31 per cent of the entire sewer-operating budget. The unknown factors would include costs for bio-solid disposal and fluctuating costs for electricity, gas, etc. As a Council, we are responsible for considering the well being of the entire community, and for ensuring the sustainability and future of our community. As stewards of the environment, which includes the built environment, we must take very special care to ensure that the world we turn over to our children is healthy, productive and sustainable. Anyone wanting further information may set up a meeting with me by contacting Linda Nelson at 403 934-3133, or e-mail at lindan@strathmore.ca. Steve Grajczyk, Strathmore Mayor
Jammed in Internet traffic while surfing

To the Editor Because a promotion took me to work at another CSC prison, a few years ago we embarked on the journey of living in rural Alberta. We have had to adjust to living with limited access to health care, driving more than an hour or two to reach specialists for our children, school days that go from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a couple hours spent on the bus, more driving to get to recreational/social activities, etc. While I dont enjoy these distances, I can appreciate the contributing geography. We have also endured limited communication services which, due to satellite technology, is not necessarily limited by geography. I was surprised today to learn that a practice of the CRTC contributes to this country cousin treatment of us rural dwellers who keep our country fed and functioning. Because the CRTC auctions off bandwidth spectrum in large geographic blocks that cover both urban and rural areas, this creates competition between companies serving these areas. Those that serve the populous urban areas with more customers are able to outbid those that serve the rural areas. As a result, services to rural areas are limited and more expensive. Personally, I have checked the Internet and called various ISPs that are listed as providing Internet service to the communities that surround me. The ONLY service I can get is Xplornet. While faster than dial-up, the listed speed of 0.5 Mbps for $62.99 frequently slows down due to traffic volumes to speeds of less than 40 kbps when downloading files like security updates. Would this not improve with greater availability of bandwidth? (Fortunately it looks like better speeds and prices are coming this spring by Xplornet with the launch of a new satellite.) In this open letter to the Minister of Industry (see www.xplornet.ca/openletter.aspx), 14 rural ISPs are recommending a simple solution: Set up the geographic areas so as to separate urban and rural bandwidth being auctioned off. This would benefit both urban and rural ISPs. So I would like to ask, will the CRTC be acting on this recommendation? Will the CRTC be separating urban and rural geographic areas for their upcoming bandwidth auction? Will the CRTC make it possible for rural ISPs to provide service to us country cousins who currently are being outpaced on the Internet highway? I suggest you make your views known to the CRTC too. Jammed in Internet traffic, Wanda Wiebe, Wheatland County
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MARDELLE BAZANT, a dedicated volunteer and Strathmore Auxiliary member, was rewarded with a life membership in the Alberta Hospitals Auxiliaries Association at the October Convention in Canmore. MARDELLE served one term as President and since has been treasurer of both the Auxiliary and the Hospital Foundation. Since the hospital opened in 1985 she has accumulated over 13,000 volunteer hours.
Seniors look to town for answers

To the Editor Why is the Town of Strathmore conspiring against seniors who wished to pursue an active, healthy lifestyle? Case in point: The pool It took us 10 years of fundraising to get the complete aquatic complex. Two years for the big (lap) pool; then another eight for the rest. So why, since this spring, has the water in the big pool gotten cooler, till now it is quite COLD. Cold water is particularly aggravating to arthritis sufferers, to say nothing of it causing painful cramps. The staff tells us, that Calgarys pools are 27 degrees. However, when I have personally gone to some of them, the actual temperature is, Bob Behan 28.8 degrees (October 14), and Renfrew 29 degrees (October 22). Why is our pool considerably colder than ACTUAL pool temperatures in Calgary? Do we seniors now need to get a handi-bus to go into Calgary for swimming and aquasize? But now the rates for a non-profit social group to use the handi-bus have gone sky high. We know that it is primarily the seniors who have contributed their time, talent and money over the years so Strathmore could have a pool and other recreational facilities, and make the handi-bus possible. Now it seems the town has the attitude We got what we want from you; now push off!! Only in Strathmore! Anna Reinwald, Strathmore, AB
Mardelle Bazant with Life Membership - Alberta Health Care Auxiliaries
Standard 4-H Club helps and has fun

EricaLynn SkibStEd Standard 4-H Club
Mardelle Bazant being presented with Life Membership AB Health Care Auxiliaries. From left: Elaine Gunderson Prov President, Mardelle, Shirley Spank Prov Vice Pres.
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The Standard 4-H Club had a meeting on Oct. 2. We had elections and the following members are our executives: Kylee Hebbes (President), Kelsey Kathol (Vice President), Cassidy Reinhardt (Treasurer), Alannah McAuley (Secretary),
EricaLynn Skibsted (Club Reporter), TeddiAnn Skibsted (Historian), Dale Palsson (District Junior Council Rep.) and Brenda Palsson (General Leader). The Standard 4-H Club volunteered at the Standard Hall for the Standard Library Ham and Oyster dinner by helping to clear the tables on Oct. 21. After
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everyone ate, they cleared the tables and helped wash dishes. When the hall was cleared everyone was tired but was happy that they got to help their community. The Standard 4-H Club joined Crowfoot Multi 4-H Club at the Cluny Corn maze on Oct. 22. After hotdogs and hot chocolate, we entered the dark and scary corn maze. We were sent out with flashlights and glow sticks. When we were walking along in the corn maze minding our own business we were frightened by men with masks hidden in the corn. Special thanks to Don and Dianne Brown for making the night so much fun!
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Hussar 4-H Beef Club hosts first meeting of season

coLE brown Hussar 4-H Beef Club Reporter
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The_Celebration_of_Lights_&_the_Strathmore_and_District_Ag_Society_will_not_be_held_liable_for_any_personal_loss_or_injury,_before_during_or_after_this_event._I_herby_give_permission_for_the_Celebration_of_Lights_&_the_Strathmore_and_District_Ag_Society_to_release_business_and/or_personal_information_(ex:_name,_phone_number,_pictures,_etc._)_for_ advertising/media._Materials,_individuals,_animals,_inclusive_to_this_registration_form_are_hereby_subject_to_the_same,_and_it_is_the_responsibility_of_the_Register_to_notify_andy_and_ all_other_parties_of_interest. _ _
The Hussar 4-H Beef Club held our organizational meeting on Oct. 17. We have 26 members in our club this year. Wendy Kaiser is our club leader. We held elections, here are the results: President - Sydnie Kaiser, Vice President - Danielle Sage, Secretary - Ciara Sandum, Treasurer - Brendan Fraser, Club Reporter - Cole Brown, Parliamentarian - Brian Sandum, Social Conveners - Nathan Sandum, Jayden Nail, Kayla Sandum, Jace Fraser and Payden Kaiser, District Council - Jason Wilson, Junior Council - Jourdynn Sammons and Layne Wilson, Historian & Photos - Jourdynn & Koal Sammons and Josh Sandum is their trainee. We decided to hold our meetings on the second Monday of the month at the Hussar Curling Club at 7 p.m. Our next meeting is on Nov. 14. We will be weighing in our calves on Nov. 26 at 9 a.m. at Barry & Leanne Kaisers shop.
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please remit to strathmore Veterinary clinic, 43 spruce Lane, strathmore, aB t1p 1J3 Linda (403) 934-3311 fax (403) 934-2129 or Vi giesbrecht (403) 934-4032
the santa claus parade will be held on saturday, november 26 starting at 4 pm

and_follow_a_parade_route_downtown_ending_at_the_Agricultural_Grounds_at_which_time_the_ 4th_Annual_Light_Up_the_Night,_Celebration_of_Lights_Christmas_Park_will_take_place_at_5:30_pm._ Enjoy_music,_photos_with_Santa_&_Mrs._Claus,_hay_rides,_entertainment,_fireworks_show_&_fundraising_BBQ.
Drum fun at Westmount

The African Dance & Drum performers from the Bureau of Lectures & Concert Artists, inc. took their show to Westmount School on Oct. 28.
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County is getting winter ready

ShAnnon LeCLAir Times Reporter
With winter sure to hit soon, the Wheatland County Public Works department will begin placing snow fencing around the county next week. They will also begin getting the graders and other equipment ready and have begun mixing the sand/salt mixture to alleviate icy roads. A pAssing mArk for sAfety An external health and safety audit was done on the county. A passing mark is 80 and the county received
an 87.2. The county also has its certificate of recognition for another five years, and must do an internal health and safety audit yearly. Looking for A home The Village of Standard is looking for a site for their rural fire hall. They did find a piece of property they are interested in, which is owned by the county and currently has a county shop on it. Council has no objections to them using the site, but said it is up to the villages municipal staff to accept the proposal.
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November 19-11
Complete Dispersal Stan Kurek 40 Red X Cows Bred Red Angus June 1 Joe Meier 50 Red,Rbf Heifers Bred Red June 1-Aug 8 Muller Farms 40 Red Heifers Bred Red June 1-Aug 8 Lonnie Thorson 30 Red, Rbf Heifers Bred Red June 1- Aug 8 John Kress 80 Red Heifers Bred Red June 1- Aug 8 Lloyd Flaws 30 Red Heifers Bred Red June 1- Aug 8 Kevin Roll 60 Red, Rbf Heifers Bred Red June 1- Aug 8 Ron & Betty Burgemister 100 Red, Rnk, Simm X Heifers Bred Black Bulls June 10
Premier Redfords State of Alberta Address

Arno DoerKSen, MLA Strathmore-Brooks Constituency
Albertans have long enjoyed a high standard of living - one of the highest in the world. Albertans expectations for their future are equally high, and rightly so. Our new Premier, Alison Redford, believes it is important to keep Albertans informed about their governments plans for Albertas future in the face of ongoing global economic difficulties. We must define where we are, where we are going and where we want to be in a fast-changing, unpredictable world. As highlighted by the Premier in her Oct. 24 State of the Province Address, this is not just about the need to build prosperity. It is about anticipating our provinces needs amid great uncertainty in the world around us. Our plans for stable, multi-year budgets for essential public services will bring unprecedented discipline to public spending. Other governments have talked about doing it. We will make it happen. We will make the tough decisions; we will spend wisely and save intelligently, managing our finances to protect future Albertans from debt and ensuring a strong social network
to protect our most vulnerable. We will introduce the necessary reforms to keep this province growing and we will balance the budget by 2013-14. Alberta has no net debt. We have $5,700 in assets per person and the highest credit rating available. We have the lowest overall taxes in Canada. We have disciplined spending priorities and no long-term debt. Ultimately, our goal is to ensure economic success and a great quality of life for everyone in a province where hard work is rewarded and no one turns a blind eye to want or hardship. We will seize opportunity wherever we find it. We must search for new partners in new markets and promote Alberta on the world stage. This government, working together with Albertans, will get us there. Our future prosperity is dependent on the decisions that we make today and our success, at home and abroad, is ultimately driven by people. We will work together to strengthen Alberta and prepare it to overcome every obstacle, and together, we will ensure that a smarter, bolder Alberta unleashes its full potential to become the best place in the world to live, work and raise a family.
November 26-11
Complete Dispersal Lee & Sherri Nygaard 100 Red, Simm X Cows Bred Red Angus Bulls June 7 Complete Dispersal Spliedt Ranch 200 Red, Rnk, Tan Cows Bred Red Angus July 2 Complete Dispersal Lyzenga Farms 125 Red, RBF Cows Bred Charolais June 1 Dispersal of Herefords Harold Pfeifer 50 Rwf Cows 2-6 Years Old Home Raised 1 Iron Bred Black F-R, Willabar Bulls July 10- Sept 10 Gordon Grove 46 Black, BWF Heifers Betty Rinker 48 Red, RBF Heifers Bred Red Angus June 25- Aug 30 Sturgeon River Ranch 60 Red Heifers Bred Black Angus Bulls out July 1 (60 Days)
November 30-11
Complete Dispersal Jackie Sawatsky 127 Cows & Heifers Bred Red Angus July 1st Ed Hogan 60 Red, Rbf Heifers Bred Black & Red Norris Cattle Co. 32 Tan, Char X Heifers Home Raised Bred Black June 22 Cliff Sewall 10 Rnk, Rwf Cows Mike Shackleton 50 Heifers Bred Red Angus June 7 Ron & Chris Schmidt 20 Tan Heifers Home Raised, Bred Red June 1
December 3-11
Complete Dispersal Don Benedict 90 Black Cows 50% 2nd & 3rd Calvers 50% 6yr 10yr Old 1 Iron, Bred Black Bulls June 7 Complete Dispersal Rick Wilson 70 Red, RBF Cows 20 Red Heifers I Iron Cows, Bred Black Bull June 30- Sept 12 Chomistek Ranch 120 F1 Red, Hereford X Heifers Home Raised, Bred Red June 1 Irwin Ranch 75 F1 Red, Hereford X Heifers Home Raise, Quiet Bred Red Angus June 8 Giles Ranch 30 Red Heifers Bred Black Bulls Home Raised June 25- Aug 4 John & Krista Irwin 50 F1 Red, Hereford X Heifers Home Raised, Quiet Bred Red Angus June 8 Guest Consignor Fowlie Cattle Co. 55 Hereford Heifers Bred Red Angus Home Raised June 10- July 25 Roen Ranches 80 Tan Heifers 60 Red/ Simm X Heifers Home Raised Bred Red Angus June 23- Aug 4 Doerksen Farms 35 F1 Red, Hereford Heifers Bred Angus (July 7) 35 RWF, 3 & 4 Yr Old Cows Bred Hereford (July 8) Home Raised
MP Sorenson pleased with introduction of legislation to end the long-gun registry

Kevin SorenSon M.P., Crowfoot Parliamentary Report Member of Parliament Kevin Sorenson is pleased the Conservative government has introduced legislation that will scrap the failed and costly long gun registry. For years, my constituents have constantly and consistently contacted me opposed to the hardship that Bill C-68 caused in Crowfoot and many other federal ridings, particularly in remote and rural parts of Canada, he said. Fourteen years and $2 billion later, the gun registry has not helped address gun crime in urban nor rural Canada. The Harper Government has always been clear; by eliminating the wasteful and ineffective long-gun registry, we can instead focus our efforts on measures that actually tackle crime and make our streets and communities safe, said Public Safety Minister Vic Toews. Our Government will continue to uphold our commitment to effective gun control measures that help keep firearms out of the hands of criminals and off our streets. Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act will: Repeal the requirement to register non-restricted firearms (long-guns); Provide for the destruction of all records pertaining to the registration of long-guns currently contained in the Canadian Firearms Registry and under the control of the chief firearms officers; and Maintain controls over restricted and prohibited firearms. Under the proposed reforms, firearms owners will still require a valid firearm licence to purchase or possess firearms. They will also be required to undergo police background checks, pass a firearms safety training course and comply with firearms safe storage and transportation requirements. In addition, individuals will continue to be required to register prohibited and restricted firearms, such as handguns. Sorenson concludes, Our government is committed to putting the safety of Canadians first with real action on crime that delivers enhanced protection for communities. That is why our government is investing in a number of effective measures such as putting more police on our streets, fighting organized crime, introducing mandatory minimum penalties for serious gun crime and combating gun smuggling. Bill C-19 is consistent with our efforts to ensure firearms laws target real criminals and protect the safety of the public. Finally, we will ensure that the data on the existing registry is destroyed to prevent a future government from trying to resurrect another one.
December 7-11
C & L Beasley 200 Black Heifers Bred Black June 225 Duane Hale 50 Black X, Red X Cows Bred Black & Red Bulls July 1st Deer River Ranching 150 Black Cows 75 2nd Calvers 75 4-8 Yr Old Bred Black July 1 Gus Mathius 15 Char Heifers 35 Red & Black Heifers Home Raised Bred Red Angus Peter Dyck 32 Black & Tan Heifers Bred Black Angus June 25
December 10-11
Pete Kern 37 Red, Heifers Bred Red Joe Meier 50 Red & Black Heifers Bred Red, Black Angus June 1- Aug 8 J.A McBride 21 Hereford Heifers Home Raised Bred Red Angus Bulls Bred Black June 28 Carolside Ranch 50 Red, RBF Heifers Bred Red & Black June 27- Aug 27 Breed Back 5, All Shots Nilray Farms (OH Ranch) 225 Red, Rnk, Black Hiefers Bred Black & Red July 20 1 Iron Wolfater Farms 82 Red Heifers Bred Red June 28 Aug 23 Home Raised Total Herd Health Program
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After completing their multi-million dollar renovation, Strathmores Bryon Smith Ford wants to say thanks. The long-standing Ford dealership will host a facility grand opening celebration Nov. 24; a ribbon-cutting event with dignitaries, appetizers, cake - and of course, great deals on new and used vehicles. While the renovation may have taken a little longer than anticipated, the staff is excited to show the state-of-the-art dealership to its value customers. Its all about giving our customers the exceptional service they deserve, said owner Byron Smith. We want to be the most trusted and respected dealership in Alberta for our clients. We (want) our customers to be wowed beyond their expectations when they come in. According to Smith, customers can expect an open-concept building that is clutter-free, user-friendly and comfortable. It features a customer lounge and high-end washrooms between the parts and service area and the showroom. It also features a duel drive-thru service bay. Now the focus is on selling vehicles with Canadas fastest growing automaker. There is a huge vote of confidence when you are working with a parent company that is solid as Ford Motor Company is, said Smith. Its been around now for over 100 years, but for the last two years in a row, we have been the number one manufacturer in Canada. I think (everyone) should experience (driving) a Ford to see what we have to offer. Our quality is second to none. Our ecoboost engines with the fuel economy they offer is second to none. Our ride and styling is also second to none. We have a good-looking product, with good quality and great pricing. Best of all, the dealership provides all these features, right here in Strathmore. According to Smith, he wouldnt have it any other way. Im very happy and proud to be in the Town of Strathmore, said Smith. I think the growth and the energy that surrounds us here is outstanding - it makes us excited to come to work every day. We have ben a dealer for 21 years and were here for the long-haul.
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Left photo: Courtney-Tyler Albig, right, and her model show off her hairpiece that recently won the Fantasy Hair and makeover competition at her school the Lethbridge Purely inspired Academy of Beauty. Right photo: close up of the hairpiece. Photos courtesy of Elisa Maxwell
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Taking hair to a new level

Having free rein to test your creative limits is something every artist aspires towards. For Courtney-Tyler Albig hair is her art. On Oct. 24 she took part in the Lethbridge Purely Inspired Academy of Beauty Fantasy hair and Makeover competition. Its a lot of fun, and it gives you so much experience because thats another part of the industry that a lot of stylists dont know about, said Albig who attends Purely Inspired Academy. Albig chose to go with a pirate theme and took first place with her pirate ship hairpiece, sword and other accessories. Actually when they were talking to us about it, it was kind of the same time that Pirates of Caribbean was coming out, so I just thought, hmm that would be a good idea, and no ones really done that before, said Albig. Any little piece that I could add hair
into, I did, so many hours spent working on it. I placed first, it was unbelievable. I had no idea I was going to win. Albig, who graduated from Strathmore High School, SHS, in 2010, has always had a love for hair. She remembers playing with her Barbie dolls and colouring their hair with highlighters and trying new styles on them. While attending SHS she took the cosmetology class for three years and when it came near graduation she decided to keep going. I want to do as much as can. I think I just like making people happy with hair, said Albig. Its crazy what a difference that doing someones hair and or makeup can make them feel about themselves. So I just like making people feel better. Albig will have graduated before the next bi-annual Fantasy hair and Makeover competition, but said she may enter the Allied Beauty Association competitions held in Calgary and Edmonton.
Western Financial Group - Strathmore is selling paper bras in support of the Breast Cancer Supportive Care Foundation. Purchase your paper bra for $2.00, until November 18.
Praeker Food Services - Randal and Raelene Praeker City Wide Towing & the Volek Family Encana Canadian Tire Orford Family Lindsay Zaremba at Stampede Manufacturing and Fabrication Molina DJ Services -Michael and Bobbie Molina Mario Prusina and The Strathmore Times Rita Sweere Stacy Palmiere Sarah Watson Eileen Clarkson Krista Hoogenboom Nicole Tom Melissa Benassi Sheena MacLeod The students of 4B, 4C & 4M Lauren Zulyniak Barb Wallace Vaughn Bratt Jay at Varga Custom Welding Patti Van Bavel Coreena Hunter Barb Wallace Raelene Praeker Christa Aleman Brenda Struiksma Lara & Ryan Russell Stacey Sorenson Dallas Stickle Andy Dovichak Paulette Chotowetz Volunteers from Holy Cross Collegiate ALL the parents who made the cupcakes Darcee Evans and ECS families Parents who helped deliver food SHA School Council Rob and Charlene Grasdahl Every One Who Helped Us
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Mls c3464887
Strathmore & area 24 HR. REAL ESTATE HOT LINE

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Keith Garrioch 403 333-8411

Mls c3490160
$384,900!
Fully Developed Family Home Huge Lot Across from New School Hop Skip and a Jump to Calgary
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$154,900
2 bedroom condo, why rent when you can own?
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Simply a must see for this price! Fully finished with hardwood, granite, in floor heat, underground sprinklers, and amazing views all around! Private, easy commute and more!
Mls c3469958
Mls c3480850
executive oPPortunity only $695,000 3200 square feet of Luxury living on nearly an acre of land in Wildflower. Beautifully landscaped lot along the canal Triple garage
La Shaun Andrews 403 850-4593
new Price
Great value! $279,900

FULLY DEVELOPED 4 BEDROOMS BACKING ONTO GREENSPACE
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Mls c3483271
Mls c348778
Full finished home with upgrades. 4 bedrooms plus den/ office. Custom built original owners. Simply beautiful garden like backyard, backs to greenspace looking over golf course!
beautiful Home, yard, backs to Golf course $469,900
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$259,900
Bunglow style with walkout that features a bachelor suite.
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rancH estates
Gated Community 1520 sq ft, Single Garage 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Vaulted Ceilings Huge Covered Deck Call to View Today!
Mls c3482285
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Sheila Bassen 403 361-0390

Mls c3483213
$104,900 affordable Gated community

Very Well Maintained Large Comfortable Rooms Close to all amenities
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stunninG mountain view!!!

8.5 Acre Parcel and Home $799,900! Fully developed 4 bedroom,vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring. Huge Kithchen!! Walk-out basement with media room!! Oversized heated garage. Featuring a pond and bordering the canal.
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Mls c3497558
You own the land no lot fees. Some renos already complete just needs your finishing touches.
$99,900
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Mls c3465462
Gated Community, Overlooking Soccerfield. Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Open Concept, Vaulted Ceilings, Covered Deck, Immaculate Condition!
$124,900
Jim Buckle 403 325-7347
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4 Acres with Mountain View Good Well and Building Sites 15 Minutes to Calgary
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Mls c3488629
Mls c3471936
This Super-Single Mobile Home shows with Pride of Ownership!!!Huge Bright Kitchen with Lots of OAK Cabinets...Livingroom features a Beautiful OAK Wall-unit/FIREPLACE!!
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Mls c3483096
5.8 acres. Large ranch style bungalow Mother-in-law suite Priced to sell!!! $409,900
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brand new custom built Home!

Backs onto Nature Park Walking Distance to Downtown 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, Hardwood Floors. Walk-up basement and Fireplace!
Mls c3486921
Jody Buckle 403 560-2652
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Mls c3490154
I HAVE A GARAGE I HAVE 3 BEDROOMS I HAVE NEWER WINDOWS
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Walkout Basement set up for In-Law Suite, 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Covered Deck, Lower Patio Walking Distance to Downtown! $239,500.
Tamara Desjardins 403 934-5533
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Mls c3475147
3+1 Bedroom Newer Siding and Roof Space for a LARGE garage
Debbie Enslen 403 852-5923
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Mls c3486059
Mls c3482484
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Fully renovated heritage home. Almost 1/4 acre fenced lot. Front and rear deck. New furnace, hot water tank, windows and roof. Excellent value $177,500
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Great Location 2 Bdrm Condo Fireplace Views of Golf Course and Lake $159,000
Mls c3479077
Mls c3497558
Price to sell 3 bedrooms -family room with built in cabinets -new furnace -large fenced yard just needs TLC
wHy rent Home and land $99,900!
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Stunning dream home Oversized dble garage with heat Front and rear decks EVERYTHING HAS BEEN REDONE! $199,900
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$309,900
Mls c3466341
Paved Circle Drive Lots of Trees Walking Distance to all Amenities Attached Double Garage
Chantale Hill 403 325-3860
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Price reduced fast Possession $299,900!

-best price in Strathmore -fully developed with in floor heat -4 bedroom 2.5 baths - backs to green space awesome oPPortunity to own totally uPGraded Home $319,888!
-over 2088 sq ft plus full walkout -granite hardwood upgraded carpet -3 bedrooms up plus 2.5 baths -Backs to reserve land views all around
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Beautiful Immaculate 4 level split home! Fully developed, 4 bdr, 3 baths, loads of cabinets, large dining area and living room, air conditioning, and so much more! The back yard is landscaped and fenced with room for a garage.
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overlookinG lake $239,000

2 Bdrm and 2 Bath Wrap and Deck Double Garage
Mls c3480542
c3492199
Ron Kaechele 403 934-1097
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Quiet livinG in a Great town! $144,900!

Great 3 bdr house with lots of living space. New laminate flooring, lino and stainless steel appliances. Newer hot water tank and furnace. This is a dream yard with a Heated Oversized garage/ quonset and loads of room for RV parking.
country cHarm $359,900

3 acres south of Eagle Lake Immaculate bungalow 3+1 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths Fenced & cross fenced for horses
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brand new $339,000

1420 sq ft bungalow, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwoods
Paul Kautz 403 875-4166
Mls c3487767
Mls c3496424
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custom build fully develoPed $315,000!

-beautiful custom kitchen with modern cabinets -main floor laundry room closet -4 bedrooms 3 full baths -walkout to land shaped yard and over size double garage
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Ryan Kautz 403 875-1170
Mls c3480850
Mls c3493418
Great 3 bdrm bungalow in good condition with original hardwood! Fully developed, newer roof and furnace, hot water tank and appliances. Fully fenced yard with double detached garage. Sitting on a corner lot this 1133 sq ft fully developed home is zoned R-3. This property is perfect for moving right into or for future development. This land consists of 2 lots and a portion of a 3rd lot.
$287,000
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acreaGe witH 2 furnisHed Homes $318,000

10 acres near Standard Furnished home and guest house 40x60 shop 20x60 barn
C3449948
Hiway frontage. Cultivated land. Surface rights income.

call lorna
120 acres! $279,000!
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amazinG Quality condos fully finisHed $170,900!

-only 2 left right downtown -fully finished 2 bedroom 2 baths -6 appliances 1 assigned parking stall -fences yard for all and low condo fees
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country cHarm $359,900

3 acres south of Eagle Lake Immaculate bungalow 3+1 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths Fenced & cross fenced for horses
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cute & Quaint in stratHmore! $179,000

Spacious home on its own lot. 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Upgrades include new carpet & lino. Large lot with plenty of parking.
$341,000
Brand New 1419 sq ft bungalow in The Ranch
Shauna Kenworthy 403 934-5533
Mls c3451266
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Having a helping hand with dinner can be a blessing when you arent able to stand over the stove long enough to cook, or may need assistance preparing a meal. The Strathmore Meals on Wheels program is there to help seniors and persons with disabilities by providing them with dinner once a day, five days a week for $6. Because our population is increasing we need to change our program. Its for a small town, so we need to come up to date, said Susan Gates, a board member with Meals on Wheels and with Wheatland Family and Community Support Services, FCSS. We need to bump up our meals. Weve only been doing 10 meals per day and that is about as much
as a volunteer can handle. Thats why we need the extra drivers, is we need to bump up those meals to be able to get everybody onto the program that asks. Gates said the staff at the hospital, who are making the meals, are willing to make more. A prospective client can be referred by their doctor, homecare provider, or can be self referred. FCSS will collect the client name, phone number, their diet, and their emergency contact information. FCSS does all of the billing in the office. FCSS is not Meals on Wheels but does offer the office support free of charge and do all the billing for them, processing clients and arrange the meals. Food options are a diabetic meal, regular meal or a low sodium meal. It is preferred that people are on a schedule. For example, the client can opt to have a meal delivered on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday or whatever works for them, but clients cant call that day and ask for a meal that evening. Delivery takes approximately one hour. Gates said the hope is to get more volunteers signed up to deliver the meals, and also to find committee members to sit on the board of directors. From the drivers we need them to commit to minimum one week a year. Thats the only commitment, we need that one week and thats how we deliver is one week at a time, Monday to Friday and your week is done, said Gates. Drivers have to be 18, have their own vehicle and valid drivers license and insurance, and are required to have a criminal record check done. The applicants must also be able to work with seniors and have good communication skills. For more information contact Susan Gates at either 403-934-5335 or at sgates@wfcss.org.
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Royal Canadian Legion For information regarding hall rentals, darts and crib, please call 403.934.5119 MOPS (Mothers Of Preschoolers) meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays 9:30am 11:30am at the Strathmore Alliance Church. Babysitting available for ages 0 - 6. For more information call Jennifer at 403-934-5799 or visit www.mops.org Strathmore Parent and Tot Playgroup, meets every Tuesday at 9:30 - 11:30 am. in the Strathmore United Church Basement. For more information call Tammy at 403-983-7284 or Ali at 403-934-2089. $1 per child Strathmore District Health Services Auxiliary Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month @ 1:30 pm, (excluding July & August). Lower level Conference Room at the Strathmore Hospital. New members welcome. For more info please call 403934-4436 Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce meets the third Monday of the month @ 7:00 p.m. All members welcome. Check web page for meeting location. For more information call 403-901-3175 or www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com. Come Fly With Us 903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Sqn. Meet Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the blue building and Quonset on the Ag grounds. Boys & Girls welcome between 12 & 19 years. Call Joanna Howard at 403-983-5796 for more information. HIV Edmonton providing support, education and advocacy for those infected with, affected by or at risk of HIV and AIDS for 25 years. Go to www.hivedmonton.com or call toll free 1.877.388.5742. TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Want to Lose Those Unwanted Pounds?? Need support to reach your goal? We are here for you! We meet every Thursday at 6:30 pm @the Anglican Church. Contact Melissa @ 403-901-1566 or Lynne @ 403-934-4359 to join our journey to a fitter you. The Hope Bridges Society Board meetings held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at #3-236-3rd. Avenue. Please visit our website at www.hopebridges.ca or contact us at info@hopebridges.ca. Strathmore Musical Arts Society, If you love music and musicians and have a special soft spot for the Blues, you would enjoy being part of this group. Call 403-934-4196 or 403-680-7721 to get on our phone or email list and be notifies about meetings and upcoming events. Strathmore Elks Lodge #491 meets 3rd Tuesday at the Strathmore Curling Club 6:30 pm. Steak Supper at 7 pm. New Members welcome. Call Greg 403-888-6155. Meals on Wheels is available in Strathmore. For information or to obtain this service please contact Wheatland FCSS at 403-934-5335. Strathmore FASD Parent Support Group at the Strathmore United Church. For more info call Pam @652-4776.
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SENIORS 50+HAPPY GANG, General Meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 1:15. For more information call 403-901-2377. Chestermere and area Children (& Families) with Type 1 Diabetes. Our Goal is to create a group of mature, responsible members where we open our own homes as Safe Places for Diabetic Children to go to if ever in Diabetic Distress. Join the Facebook group for more information. Parent Link has reopened as Hand-In-Hand Parent Link Centre! Call 403-983-0076 for Program information or drop by the office in Country Lane Mall for a Program Calendar. The Community Crisis Society, operating Wheatland Shelter is currently seeking volunteer applicants to serve on the board. Interest individuals may contact Gerry at (403) 934-6634, Monday -Thursday, or e-mail: ccs-acct@telus.net. Wheatland Business Women Meet the second Tuesday of the month @ 8:00 am at Days Inn & Suites. New members welcome http:// businesswomen.ca and follow us on Facebook. Call 403-324-6641. Strathmore & District Agricultural Society Darcy Ledene - General Manager Strathmore & District Agricultural Society gmsags@telus.net 403.934.5811 Office 403.999.7646 Cell 403.901.0299 Fax Facebook: Strathmore Stampede Twitter: Strathmore Rodeo Strathmore Regional Victim Services Society (SRVSS) SRVSS is looking for men and women interested in becoming front line victim advocates to provide support, information and referrals to victims of crime or tragedy. We need individuals interested in a challenging and rewarding volunteer experience who are caring and non-judgmental with a sincere interest in helping victims move past their immediate trauma. We provide extensive training in many areas, including sexual assaults, domestic violence, suicide, court preparation, and sudden death. If you are interested in volunteering your time please contact Lesley Hering at the Strathmore RCMP Detachment at (403) 934-6552. RCCG Peculiar People Assembly, Strathmore If youre feeling lost in an increasingly secular world, may we suggest that you find your way to our church at 237, 1st Ave this Sunday by 8.30am. Call 403-667-7832. Strathmore Baptist Church Meeting Sundays @ 11am and Thursdays @ 7pm, Call Pastor David Blankenship for info 403-390-4431. Happy Gang Seniors Club is having Coffee Time at 85 Lakeside Blvd every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (starting November 1), from 10:00 11:00am. Everyone is welcome.
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Strathmore Caregiver Support Group This is an opportunity for caregivers to find support and benefit from interaction with others in a similar situation. For more information or to register call Amy Yaneza at 403-361-7176. Sunday School for All Ages: Lord of All Lutheran Church offers Christian Education opportunities for ages 3 years to adult, on Sunday Mornings. All are Welcome! For more information please call Margo Sevick 403-9012044 or call the Church Office at 403-934-2374. Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife Association (Your local fish & game club). Meetings 2nd Thursday every month, 7:30pm at the Clubhouse. Call Larry at 403-934-4388 for more information. Wheatland Rural Crime Watch. Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each Month. Featuring guest speakers. For more information call 403-934-4055. Strathmore Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday at the Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm. Strathmore Country Gardens Club Meetings at least once per month. Tours, guest speakers, workshops and much more included in a membership. $20 single, $30 family. For more information visit www.strathmorecountrygardensclub.webs.com or phone Linda Pekrul 403-901-0017. Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53 meets the first Monday of each Month at 7:30 p.m. Call Glen at 403-901-6038. Website: www.strathmore53.com Strathmore Homeschool Familes. Any Strathmore and Area familes that are homeschooling are invited to join our Yahoo Group. groups. yahoo.com/group/strathmorehsfams Adult Competitive Drop In Volleyball Wednesdays 7-9 Crowther Memorial Junior High $2.00 per drop in Begins Wednesday September 21, 2011 Free Tree for all New Born Babies Attention all infants remind your parents to register your birth so a tree can be planted commemorating your birth in the Chinook Credit Union Birth Forest in Strathmore. Registration Forms are available at the Town office, Chinook Credit Union and Health Unit. (A Communities in Bloom Project) Healing Rooms, open for prayer Mondays from 7 to 9 pm. at the Harvest Healing Centre at 115A-3rd. Avenue in Strathmore. Everyone is Welcome. Strathmore Full Gospel Church Were a Pentecostal Bible based family church that has something for all ages. Call 934-2225 or visit www.strathmorefullgospel.com Blackfoot Crossings new winter hours are Monday Friday 9am 5pm. Call 403-734-4383 for more information.
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Western Financial Group is proudly supportinG Bras For a cause Please stop by 105A, 100 Ranch Market to purchase a paper bra! All proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Supportive Care Foundation. 17th annual harvest dinner & auction Saturday, November 5, 2011 Strathmore Civic Centre, Tickets $45.00 per person. For more information contact Gerry @ 403-934-2990. strathmore municipal liBrary Tuesday, November 8 @ 11:00am. Strathmore Municipal Library welcomes Wildrose Party Leader, Danielle Smith for a special Storytime presentation. Everyone welcome. Gleichen celeBrates rememBrance day November 11th, doors open at the community centre @ 9:00 am service begins @ 9:45, followed by the service of Remembrance @ the Cenotaph @ 10:55 and laying of wreathes @ the Field of Honour. Lunch to follow lyaltas annual christmas craFt sale Saturday, November 12 at the Lyalta Community Hall from 10am - 3pm. strathmore mops toy sWap and trade shoW Nov 20 2-6pm Civic Centre Free admission $25 tables still available for vendors selling anything related to children 0-16. Email strathmoremops@gmail.com or call 934-5799 to register! strathmore hiGh school presents a midsummer niGhts dream A sixty minute Shakespeare by Cass Foster. November 27, 28 & 29 at the Strathmore High School Theatre, 7 pm. nightly. Tickets 10.00 at the door or call (403) 934-3135 for advance tickets. hope christmas market Hope Community Church. Dec 9, 4pm to 8pm, Dec 10, 10am to 6pm & Dec 11, 2pm to 6pm. cookinG toGether proGram All sessions to be held at Lord of All Lutheran Church 112 Lakeside Blvd. Strathmore. Social get together for those 55+ to prepare and have a group lunch and take a second portion home. To register call Betty-Anne at (403) 901-7811. Fee $4 per session or $18 for all 4 sessions 10 am 1pm for all sessions. All sessions are on Mondays. Dates: Nov 24, Nov 28. Special Men Only session Nov 7th. Nutrition information sessions at 1:00 pm following the Cooking Program provided by Greta Kubis, Dietitian Alberta Health Services Dates: Nov 28 Food Safety and Storage. Register by calling Betty-Anne at (403) 901-7811.
This year a total of nine Strathmore High School students will be taking part in an encounters with Canada, Canadas largest youth forum trip to Ottawa. Jenna Gigantelli, left, morgan Janzen, Robert Jacobs, Keean Bexte and Tynan Nelson have all already gone on their excursion.
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Travelling across the country to meet people who have the same interests as you can promote lifelong friendships and enhance learning experiences. This is something five Strathmore High School, SHS, students were most excited about when speaking about their separate experiences with Encounters with Canada. This year SHS will send a total of nine students on the weeklong trip to one of Canadas largest youth forums in Ottawa. They were nominated because they have all achieved a mark, last year were talking about of course, of 80 per cent or greater in Social Studies 10. So they were nominated by their teacher and then a teacher from another subject also had to agree to the nomination, said Rob Pirie, a SHS social studies teacher. I think what it does, to me it exposes them to a broader range of opportunities throughout the country. I think what they really are saying when they say they made friends, they mean likeminded people who are enthusiastic about education, about learning about Canada and the government. Each week is themed, so Jenna (Gigantelli) and I went to medicine and health, so then there was workshops based on medicine and health and every week does a cultural activity, said Morgan Janzen. Each of the students can pick a different week to attend, learning about
medicine and health, arts and culture, law, science and technology and a variety of other topics. I think that seeing as how we all picked a week that we had an interest in the topic, thats going to help us later on because were going to remember what we learned when we went there, said Gigantelli. That will help us later on because if we get into that field well always remember back to the things that they taught us and the people that we met. It was so cool to find out different things of how each province is different. Like you think Canada is just all the same but each province is unique, said Janzen. Keean Bexte and Robert Jacobs attended during the science and technology week. I want to be a microbiologist when I grow up. It was interesting, I like science, said Bexte, laughing. Jacobs said he was interested in learning more about the fields to help him potentially pick a future career. It gives you an interest in stuff. I dont think it really teaches you really about different subjects and separate classes but it gets you interested in stuff you like, said Bexte. Tynan Nelson attended the sports and fitness week, which he said he went to just for fun. All five agreed that making friends was one of the things that stand out the most to them. Bexte said it was tough at the end, though, having to say goodbye. Each had a fond memory to come back with, and a few of them plan to return to our nations capital in the future.
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Over 125 people, representing congregations from Hanna, Claresholm, Tilley, Medicine Hat, Hussar, Dalum, Strathmore and Standard, came to Nazareth Lutheran Church in Standard, to hear Bishop Ron Mayan speak about the future of the churches in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) last Thursday, Oct. 27. Mayan, who is bishop of the Synod of Alberta and the Territories (which covers Alberta, the Yukon and NWT) came to
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address the decisions arising from last summers National Convention in Saskatoon and their consequences. The convention passed four separate and distinct motions all involving sexuality and the church. The first motion concerned the Social Statement on Human Sexuality, the most contentious aspect of it being acceptance of homo-erotic behavior as permissible in certain circumstances. The second motion was a Unity Statement which, anticipating a negative reaction from some quarters to the Social Statement, asserted that moral issues should not be church-dividing. The last two motions built on the previous ones, the first allowing for pastors of the ELCIC to perform same-gender marriages if they so chose to, and to allow for the ordination of partnered gay or lesbian pastors (previously the ELCIC allowed individuals who were homosexual in their self-understanding could be ordained and serve as pastors so long as they were chaste). All of the motions passed by a margin of between 60 and 64 per cent. Mayan said the decisions at convention were due to political will and not made based on theology or pastoral care. I am a theologian and the motions were not scripturally or theologically sound. Even so he said it was inevitable that this was going to happen. If not in 2011, then in 2013 or 2015 - the political will to make this happen was that great. These issues are not new to the ELCIC. Similar motions were defeated at the 2005 and 2007 national conventions, and while they arose at the 2009 meeting, they were dropped as the task force developing the Social Statement was in the middle of its work. There are around 30 ELCIC congregations in Alberta alone who are in the process of leaving the denomination or exploring other avenues for their members. This is ten times more than any other Synod in Canada, said Mayan. Mayan is the only Bishop in the ELCIC (of a total of six) not supportive of these decisions. It is a hard ground to stand on but I will not relent. Even though he is against these decisions, Mayan maintains he is committed to remaining in the ELCIC, to uphold the traditional teaching on these matters. He urged congregations who opposed these decisions to remain in the ELCIC as well. One option he suggested was that congregations could pass a declaration stating that same-gender marriages would not take place in their church, nor would they be open to calling a partnered gay or lesbian pastor. Mayan pointed out that neither the Social Statement nor the attending motions force a pastor or congregation to do anything with which they dont agree. The ELCIC is a voluntary confederation of congregations, and what the National Church did was give local congregations the option to decide for themselves if they wanted to act on these decisions or not, he said. Judging from the questions Mayan fielded, this is not an easy issue for congregations, parishioners or pastors and is causing considerable stress and strain as they grapple with these questions. Mayan noted that the concerns raised were by no means unique. He pointed out that given the structure of the ELCIC he does not have the authority to tell congregations what to do. The best he could offer is advice, information and prayer.
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The number of visitors is expected to drastically increase as Southern Albertas Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park (BCHP)has been confirmed as one of the 67 qualified sites to be added to the second wave of the Canadian Tourism Commissions (CTC) new marketing program in the 2011 Signature Experiences Collection (SEC). With the current number of travel experiences totalling 115, the SEC marketing program is prioritizing to advertise the high quality tourism experiences internationally to grab the attention of consumers in 11 countries around the world. The CTC sales teams are trying to be consistent with promoting the image of Canada through its tourism brand, Canada. Keep Exploring. China, a noteworthy country for its steady increase in the travel market, has recently deemed Canada to be a favourable destination, said Beverly Wright, VP, Programs and Business at BCHP, which makes her excited about the potential outcome. According to the CTCs website, the Chinese Travel Market is gaining momentum. In 2009, 26 million Chinese travellers visited Canada, and the number is expected to reach 60 million by 2020. Even if we get a fraction of those visitors, its going to be a mass amount of people and of course theyll all be staying in Strathmore hotels, said Wright. When the BCHP first opened in July 2007, the new commodity was thriving and the season of 2009 was their most productive year. The numbers in the following years have sort of evened out, as Wright puts it.
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park (BCHP) was recently confirmed as one of the 67 sites to be added to the new marketing program by the Canadian Tourism Commission.
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We want to be one of the signature attractions in this area and it would be nice to draw in the amount of numbers that Tyrrell Museum does. We want to be identified in the same branch - you know if you go in the area, you can go to Tyrrell the dinosaur park and you can go to Blackfoot Crossing, said Wright. The BCHP has reached out to other marketing opportunities as well, including Travel Alberta and Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) partners and is a part of the Canadian Badlands marketing region. Wright said a lot of help has been given in regards to funding opportunities, marketing strategies and area development plans. Were totally in our infant stages. We are still developing programs and we are trying to start to use our amenities more. Were trying to have more special events and get our neighbours from Strathmore out as well, said Wright. The BCHP plans to bring in the very
popular Andrea Menard, a Mtis singer/songwriter and actor, recent Gemini nominee for Best Performance by an Actress for her television roles in Velvet Devil and Moccasin Flats. She is currently playing in Blackstone, which broadcasts on APTN and Showcase. Menard is to come and perform a concert for the kids as well as do an evening show on Dec. 2. Its just that we are looking to improve our programs and attractions all the time and well keep our neighbours and Strathmore informed so they can come out and have fun with us, said Wright. The BCHP is reaching all aspects of the market to increase tourist productivity while the CTC is also expecting their third wave of applications coming in this November to further expand the SEC. The business of tourism is huge and is set to steadily increase, benefitting many aspects of the Canadian economy by creating jobs and contributing to Canadas overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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The Transitions kids at Strathmore High School have incorporated the use of iPods and iPads into their daily routine. The largely motivating tool allows the class of nine to have access to resources that would have been too expensive and unrealistic in the past. The students first began using Mac products the previous year and the assistive technology has shown to be very helpful and is being used in other areas of the school district as well. They use it for all sorts of things, so far this year theyve use done Keynote presentations, they use Pages which is like Word, their schedules are put on there and I have one student who doesnt speak and there is a program on his iPad that is a voice for him, said Anne Douglas, SHS Transitions teacher. A lot of the kids have difficulty speaking and the technology allows them to communicate within the community and connect to the student body. The speech assistive technology can easily be made available to all of the Transitions kids by the simply downloading an app, whereas in previous years, the high price would have made accessing the same quality of technology impossible. What theyre able to do is amazing, definitely here we are lucky, we are very well supported and we have a good administration and have a really good staff in this room, said Douglas. The kids are also using a new program called WordQ+SpeakQ which allows the students to use their speech to help them write as well as word prediction and spoken feedback. I add, I change, I improve, look at
whats working, whats not working. We have programs that are geared towards them specifically and so throughout our day, they spend time working on academic skills and other things like job related skills like bottle recycling. The reason we do it (is) a lot of reasons, its job skills, these guys need to learn how to work together, how to complete different tasks (and) how to follow steps, said Douglas. The money collected from the bottle recycling helps subsidize many of the students programs including field trips and the lunch program, where the kids learn how to cook their own meals. Our main goal of this program is independence, but also, its having them a part of the community. They all go into regular classes throughout the day and some of them are supported and quite a few of them go independently, said Douglas. The name of the program, Transitions, comes from the programs goal to transition the kids from school to adulthood by teaching them the life skills that they will need. We definitely compare to other classes in the school. I think a lot of people see them in the hallways and dont recognize them for how amazing they are and how they impact everyone around them, they are such an amazing part of our community, said Douglas. The students had a chance to pass out candy in the halls for Halloween and look forward to more fun activities, including their weekly Monday swims. Transitions student Parker Petruska puts his iPad to use to keep an eye out for his favourite team, the Calgary Flames, through his sports app, and says hes happy to be at SHS. Its a really good class.
Teen Tragedy SHA Times a real hit!

Sacred Heart Academy celebrated its 10th anniversary by printing a commemorative newspaper for all of its students. The Grade 4 classes teamed up with the Strathmore Times to produce the newspaper, which was distributed to the school on Halloween, Oct. 31. Strathmore High Schools SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) group held an assembly to talk about the unfortunate passing of four teenagers by a drunk driver in Grand Prairie. The guest speaker, mike, gave the students a very powerful and emotional message.
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Looking for survivors, volunteers

Five antique railway cars have found a new home at Aspen Crossing.
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Antique Railway Cars Saved

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It seemed Christmas came early to Aspen Crossing this year, with Santa using five lo-boy trailers to deliver a Snow Plow, 3 Boxcars and a Caboose. However, in reality it was Aspen Crossing who played Santa to these relics of yesterdays railroad by saving them from the salvage yard and providing a new home. These cars had been in a long line at Skiff, Alberta awaiting demolition. The line grew shorter each day as the old cars made that final trip to the scrap yard. Finally, only five remained. Aspen Crossing had adopted these in order to offer a piece of history to the public for many years to come. Jason Thornhill, owner of Aspen Crossing, says these cars will be on display to educate future generations on railway operations of yesteryear. These old boxcars were the utility haulers of the railway carrying everything from soup to nuts. Imagine, the back breaking job of loading and unloading these cars with lumber, sacks of feed, dry goods, groceries, etc. On the inside are markings indicating how high grain could be piled. Special cardboard had to be used at the doors, to seal the grain before loading through a hatch at the top. A hole was punched in this cardboard, and an auger inserted for unloading. Talk about labour intensive! The snowplow would be pushed along the track by a locomotive. The plow operator sat in a cupola overlooking the rails ahead. He had controls for folding snowplow wings at RR crossings. Also, he was able to adjust the blade between the tracks to the desired height. With the snow plow attached, a train engineer was literally running blind and depend-
ed on communication from the snow plow operator, thru whistle signals or radio, to speed up, slow down, stop, etc. There are many awesome examples of railway snowplowing to view on YouTube. The caboose had many uses, mainly serving as an office for the conductor. He was responsible for the train (the boss of the operation). His duty was to oversee the crew. An engineer couldnt move the train until he received orders from the conductor. The small windowed extension on top the caboose is called the cupola. Here the conductor was able to sit and oversee the whole train. Often a caboose was placed on a siding to become a temporary jobsite office. Many had cooking and sleeping facilities. Aspen Crossing now has four cabooses on location. You are able tour one to see what went on inside. They also have a Cabin Caboose available for overnight stays These five lucky cars join an impressive collection, including the crown jewel of Aspen Crossing, an1887 pullman dining car, that once was former Prime Minister John Diefenbakers private rail car. He was the last prime minister to campaign from the railway. If you close your eyes, you can almost see our 13th Prime Minister engaging a huge crowd from his position standing on the rear platform, jowls waving, as he closes an era in Canadian history. At Aspen Crossing there is no charge to the public to view these pieces of antiquity from bygone days. Located on Highway 24 just outside Mossleigh, Alberta (about 45 minutes SE of Calgary)Aspen Crossing is easily recognizable by the replica 1905 CPR Station, yellow CPR caboose and 1887 dining car.
There will be an open house for anyone who may be interested in learning more about Relay for Life on Nov. 9 at the Travelodge. The purpose of the open house is to provide a place to have questions answered, but also, people may sign up as committee members, volunteers, survivors, teams or participants. The goal is to allow people to sign up and ask questions as well as give feedback to last years event so we can improve. An open-house style was chosen because it is less formal and people can come and go as their schedule allows, said Kristel Lang, one of the committee chairs. We chose now because this is the time when the initial stages of Relay for Life begins. We want to spread the word that starting early allows for more fundraising to occur, as well as lets people do things at a more relaxed pace than rushing at the very end.
Lang said the goal this year for Relay for Life is to sign up 20 teams and raise $100,000. The Relay for Life event takes place in Strathmore in June and participants walk all night as a show of strength and their determination to help find a cure for cancer. Over 500 events happen each year across the country, joining cancer survivors and affected family members for a celebration of life, and to remember those who have lost their battle. We see the survivors as a big part of Relay for Life, they are why we Relay, said Lang. Survivors show that our efforts of raising money for research and resources helps people to survive after they begin their journey of hearing the words, you have cancer. They are crucial and we are hopeful to have 75 survivors this year and we would also like to honor their caregivers. The open house will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Travelodge, and anyone interested in learning more about the Relay for Life is encouraged to attend.
Candles for a cause

One Strathmore woman has asked friends and customers to help out a charity of her choice instead of buying her birthday presents. Melissa David, who owns Quality Dog Grooming, has asked people to purchase Gold Canyon candles, and a portion of each sale will be donated to Little Mutts Rescue. She purchases my candles all the time and loves them, so she asked me if we do fundraisers and I said yes. She told me she wanted to do it for Little Mutts Dog Rescue, said Kristel Lang, who sells the candles. The candles are priced accordingly and include tax, shipping and the actual cost of the candles. She said Gold Canyon donates 38 per cent to 40 per cent of the candle price, depending on the size of the candle. The goal for the two women is to sell 100 candles, which Lang said they figure will raise just under $800 for Little Mutts. I have adopted from Little Mutts and they are an amazing organization. I am so blessed and have everything I could ever ask for, and because family, friends and clients are so wonderful and purchase me gifts, I thought I would put this option out there, said David. I love Gold Canyon products and
use them in my salon for cleaning as they are both pet friendly and environmentally friendly so it seemed like a perfect partnership. The candles are already on sale and the final day to purchase them is Nov. 19 during Davids customer appreciation event in the Chuck Mercer room from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will have door prizes, free samples from Cheddar Dogs, coffee & cake and something very new and exciting this year, pet photos with Santa, said David. Cody Gregory Photography will be on hand to do the professional photos. He is charging $10 and that includes the sitting fee and a print of your photo. Anyone interested in purchasing the candles before Nov. 19 can contact Lang at 403-901-1309. Ill return any call that I get and be more than willing to bring them the scents or arrange for them to get a hold of the scents, said Lang. The scents are on scratch and sniff pages. Lang said some friends have been taking them around and letting people get a sniff of what they may want to purchase. She will accept cash, cheque or credit. To book pet photos with Santa, pet owners can call 403-923-8983. Details are also available www.qualitydoggrooming.com.
november 4, 2011
sports
Senior Hawks host tournament

The Holy Cross Collegiate senior girls and boys volleyball teams had a home tournament Oct. 28 and 29. The girls finished in second place, and the boys made it as far as the quarterfinals. The Wheatland Kings swept all three games this past weekend, including a 6-1 home win over Coaldale on Oct. 29. Doug Taylor Photo
Kings move up in standings

Mario PruSina Times Editor The Wheatland Kings have won three games in a row before, but according to head coach Doug Murphy, not in this fashion. The local junior-B team swept their three-game weekend starting with an 8-3 road win in Airdrie on Friday, a 6-1 whipping of Coaldale on Oct. 29 and posting a 5-4 overtime win in Banff on Sunday afternoon. We havent been able to stick back-to-backs together (this season), now we do three (in three days) against some pretty good teams, beamed Murphy. Like Ive been saying, the talent is there, it just had to come together as a team. There were a few things this weekend we did that made things gel. Were playing some awesome hockey. There were a couple of letdowns, but not ones that cost us too badly. After allowing the first goal in Fridays game in Airdrie, the Kings responded with five unanswered goals en route to an 8-3 win over the Thunder. Sam Lonnberg and Austin Fisher each recorded three points in the win, while Jordan Griffiths, Brennan Grasdahl, Parker Georgsen, Mike Samoil, Lucas Ford and Brandon Neufeld each recorded two points in the win. According to Murphy, it was very satisfying to secure the two points in Airdrie, a place where many teams fail to win. The General Manager from Airdrie was saying that its the worst theyve ever been beaten at home in their franchise history, chuckled Murphy. So thats a good thing. The Kings followed up their strong performance with an impressive win on home ice the next night. Aaron Elaschuk had a goal and two assists to lead the way, while Grasdalh recorded a pair of goals in the 6-1 win over the Copperhead. Tyler Brandon had a goal and an assist, while Ford and Hayden Warrack each lit the lamp for the Kings. We had a really good game, we just totally dominated the entire game, said the coach. We had the forecheck going really well, there were a lot of shifts where they couldnt get the puck out of their end. The Kings wrapped up the weekend with a sub-par game versus the Banff Bears on Sunday afternoon. Despite not playing their best game, the Kings pulled out a 5-4 win. Tyler Brandon and Racey Big Snake lead the attack with a goal and an assist, while Fisher and the Elaschuk brothers Aaron and Evan each scored once. We didnt come quite as prepared to play as we had the last two games the guys werent mentally ready, said Murphy. Their goaltender played extremely well. Theyre not quite the doormat that theyve have been. The Kings are now preparing for a pair of home games this weekend. They will host the Banff Bears on Nov. 4 (8 p.m.) and the Stettler Lightning the following night at 8 p.m.
Peewees advance to league Championship

JaMeS GianCoLa Times Jr. Reporter The peewee Spartans football team beat the Red Deer Steelers 26-20 to advance to the championship game next Saturday against the Innisfail Cyclones. As expected, the game against Red Deer was a very competitive match-up as the two teams were ranked second and third (Spartans ranked second, Steelers ranked third) in the league. The Spartans and Steelers had a similar record as well, with the only loss for both teams being against Innisfail. The Spartans had to come from behind at one point being down 14-0, but the Strathmore defense stepped up and played like the champions they are, keeping the very fast Steeler offence from scoring any points in the second half. Clutch offensive play led the Spartans in the comeback, scoring two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The peewees will spend this week working to prepare for their next opponent, the Innisfail Cyclones, competing for the Tier 3 league championship. They are a more seasoned team, they are not scared or intimidated anymore, said head coach Doug Klauck. This will be another close game, as the Spartans have improved so much over the course of the season, since facing the Cyclones in their first game, where the final score was 64-8 for Innisfail. We will have some bigger bodies come out to practice to get the kids used to hitting people bigger than them, said Klauck. Last year the peewee Spartans played in the Tier 4 provincial championship game. This past Saturday, they defeated the two-time Tier 3 provincial champions. In only the third year, it is amazing to see just how far this program has come.
Coming home champions

Shannon LeCLair Times Reporter years. Some of the other gentlemen, they were going when they were 40 and I was 20, theyre still going right now, said Stevens. Theyre 60 and Im still going with them. The Canadian Senior Pro Rodeo Association (CSPRA) held their finals in Claresholm People that I rodeod with 20 years ago, were still rodeoing together, it is from Oct. 13 to 16. There were kind of neat to see the sport still two Strathmore residents who lives on that way. won 2011 Canadian Champion Dennis Dimion won the Caawards. Jim Stevens won the title nadian Champion award for tie in the 40 to 50 years old category down roping. Dimion said he has for steer wrestling. been competing for 25 years, foI was pretty excited about it, cusing mainly on tie down ropsaid Stevens. ing, though he does occasionally Its just a lot of fun to go and team rope, or do ribbon roping. hang out. Like, the young kids Jim Stevens, left, and Its something that you do. I went with are all old now so Dennis Dimion both came You rope and you compete and were all going together again. home to Strathmore with Its kind of fun, and its nice and a Canadian Champion you just try to win a championrelaxed, but the competition is award from the Canadian ship, thats why you do it right. It still there. Its not easy anymore. Senior Pro Rodeo Asso- means a lot I guess, said Dimion. Its a hobby, its what we do. Stevens has been involved with ciation. Photo courtesy of Most of the guys there have rode rodeo since he was 10 years old, Crystal Stevens all their life, its a hobby, just and said it was when he was about 15 that he started steer wrestling. Ste- something we do, something we enjoy and vens is hoping to keep with rodeo for years dont want to quit. The season is over for now for the two to come. I hope to go quite a while, another 10 men, and will start up again in April.
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Friday, November 4 8:00 pm vs Banff Academy Bears Saturday, November 5 8:00 pm vs Stettler Lightning
Strathmore Family Centre - Gold Arena
Saturday, Nov. 12 8:00 pm vs Ponoka Stampeders; Saturday, Nov. 19 8:00 pm Medicine Hat Cubs
AWAY GAMES: Friday, Nov. 11 7:30 pm Cochrane; Friday, Nov. 18 8:30 pm High River; Sunday, Nov. 20 7:30 pm Okotoks
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Bisons break the trend

mario Prusina Times Editor
For the first time this season, the UFA Bisons won both of their weekend games. The local triple-A midget team defeated the Royals 6-4 in Calgary on Oct. 28, before eking out a 2-1 win over the United Cycle Maple Leafs on Oct. 30 at the Strathmore Family Centre. It feels good thats what we set out to do this last week in practice, we set that as our goal, said Bisons head coach Jeremy Friesen. We had some breakdowns and we didnt really play the way that we wanted to, but at the end of the day, we got the four points and thats the most important thing. Despite not playing their best hockey over the weekend, the team did enough good things to improve their record to 5-1-3 on the season. The Bisons went into Stu Peppard Arena on Friday night and defeated a South Division opponent with a solid
game. Aaron Macklin and Kevin ORourke each scored twice, while Chandler Irvin and Mitch McAllister each scored once for the Bisons. The team showed quite a balanced attack, as seven other players also posted a point in the contest. We came to play, for sure, said McAllister of the win. We had some instances where we definitely bended but didnt break. We came out, worked hard and won the battles. It was an on-off type of game. Friesen agreed with his captains assessment of the game. I thought we played really well. Its a small rink, so it took the guys some time to adjust, said the coach. (However), I thought we dictated the game. We gave up a goal or two here and there, so it was a lot closer than it needed to be. Thats kind of the story on how we get by its another lesson to help us down the (season). The Bisons returned to the Strath-
Senior Spartans finish season early

James Giancola Times Jr. Reporter
The Strathmore senior Spartans played their last game Saturday afternoon against the Cochrane Cobras. The team gave it all they had but unfortunately it wasnt enough, as they lost the game 49-0. The Cobras got off to a very fast start, stunning the Spartans. All 49 points the Cobras scored were in the first half of the game. Strathmores
defense played incredibly well in the second half shutting out the Cobras. Even the offense (that was missing two of their starters) was able to get the ball moving against one of the best defenses they have faced all year, but they couldnt put up any points. This was the last game for a few of the players on the team and you could see just how much they cared about their teammates. They played their hearts out and it definitely showed.
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more Family Centre on Sunday afternoon to play in their fifth home game of the season. Despite not playing their best game, they managed to pull out a 2-1 win. Irvin notched a goal and an assist, while McAllister also scored for the Bisons, who killed all six Maple Leaf power plays. Goaltender Grayson Sharpe made 21 saves in the win. We had the right mindset, it was all between the ears this weekend, said McAllister. We came in strong, worked as a team, gelled as a team. Weve been trying to improve on our 60 minute game from the start of the year. Building on the first period, building on the second period building on every shift throughout the game. The Bisons are preparing to host a pair of North Division teams this weekend, when they tangle with the Boston Pizza Rangers on Nov. 5 (5:30 p.m.) before taking on the Lloydminster Bobcats the following day at 2 p.m. In a bit of a scheduling quirk, eight of their first 11 games are against North Division teams. According to Friesen, it doesnt matter who the opponent is - he would like to see a solid team effort for 60 minutes. Despite not playing up to their potential thus far, the coach is pleased with the season. (Picking up points) is really positive for us, said Friesen. Were taking a step in the right direction and thats promising for sure. Now the key is to make sure we dont focus too much on one area and pull back in other areas (of our game).
The UFA Bisons improved to 5-1-3 on the season after winning both games this past weekend, including a 2-1 triumph over the United Cycle maple Leafs Oct. 30 at the Strathmore Family Centre. Mario Prusina Photo
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Wheatland athletic association would like to invite everyone to attend our annual
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Obituaries
MALMBERG,
Kaylynn Renae
Kaylynn died on October 28, 2011 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born on March 22, 1991 in Red Deer, Alberta, the daughter of Darin and Lorna (Holt) Malmberg and twin sister to Shayla. Kaylynn was a strong, stubborn, courageous and beautiful young cowgirl who loved life and the people around her. A daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, all of which she was proud to be. Kaylynn had exceptional horsemanship skills coupled with determination and desire, which drove her to excel in horseback riding. She was always looking to the future and the next goal. She is survived and will be lovingly missed by her parents Darin and Lorna, sister Shayla, her boyfriend Brent Curry, her grandparents Lynn and Jane Malmberg of Strathmore, Doreen Holt of Ponoka, great grandmother Linda Arildsen and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. Funeral Services for Kaylynn will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Carseland Community Hall at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Strathmore Cemetery. A viewing and visitation was held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Wheatland Funeral Home (202 Lakeside Blvd., Strathmore) from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. If desired, donations may be made directly to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (620 Colborne St., Suite 301, London, Ontario, N6B 3R9). To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome. ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403-934-5666.
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The Strathmore Spurs U12 Boys A Team suffered their first defeat of the season with a 5-4 loss against NCU Juventus on Oct. 30 at the Subway Soccer Centre in Calgary. Strathmore traded early goals (Luka N the goal scorer) before conceding another two to go in behind 3-1 at half time. The team was not performing at their best, perhaps guilty of over-confidence after two dominating early season games. A stern half time talk by coaches Simon Pritchard & Sean Cull had an early effect at the beginning of the second half, with an early goal by Trey R. However the team slipped back into their first-half habit of backing off when the opposition had possession and conceded another two goals to trail 5-2. A late last five minute fight back showed the character of the team with two goals by Trey R and several close efforts on goal. But unfortunately time ran out and the team slumped to their first loss of the season. The team should not be to downhearted and be confident that if they concentrate on their game and listen to the coaching staff their season will quickly get back on track.
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Always so good Unselfish and kind Few on this earth Her equal we find Honorable and upright In all her ways Loyal and true To the end of her days. You are not forgotten Dear wife and mother. Love Harold, Linda, Daryl and families
We would like to thank everyone for their concern and helping hands the night of our tarp barn fire. The County of Wheatland, The Fire Department, Brent Shkuratoff, Dave from Breezy Wash Service, Robert Hagen and The Keers. Even though we have lost our hay, some farm implements and our holiday trailer we feel very fortunate that the wind was blowing in the perfect direction. (If it can be perfect during a fire.) We realize how lucky we were and how blessed we are to have such caring friends, neighbors and family. Thanks Again Everyone! Rod, Trina, Darby, Hannah, and Reid Regehr
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MY FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN
Bantam Storm never give up

Ashley RodmAn Strathmore Storm Bantam C
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below With tiny lights like Heavens stars, reflecting on the snow The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away your tear For I am spending Christmas with God this year I hear the many Christmas songs that humans hold so dear But the sounds of music cant compare With the Christmas choir up here. I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing. I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart. But I am not so far away, we really arent apart. So be happy for me my treasured friend you know I hold you dear And be glad that I am spending Christmas with God this year. I will ring the Christmas bell for you, that hangs upon your door To let you know Im with you, in your lap or by your feet, on the floor. Ill stay for just a little while to see that youre okay But theres no need to worry, Ill come again another day. Ill bring with me a special gift from my heavenly home above Ill bring for you a memory of my undying love. So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away your tear Remember Im spending Christmas with God this year.
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This past weekend the Strathmore Storm bantam C team was in Medicine Hat to play against two of the Medicine Hat teams. Saturdays game was a tough one for the boys. By the end of the first the boys were down 6-1 but they didnt give up they came back in the second and the third to make it a close game. Unfortunately their quest came up short, as they lost 12-7. Sundays game against the second team was a hard one - both teams played well. Strathmore walked away with another loss, but the boys played their hearts out thats for sure. This weekend the boys play in Standard at 1 p.m. against Nanton. It should be a good game for the boys - they have been working hard in practice and learning lots. We have a strong team and cant wait to put into action the things we have been working on. Feel free to come on down and cheer the boys on.
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SAUV, Jeanne Cecile

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jeanne Cecile Sauv (nee Corbiell), beloved wife of Harvey Sauv, on October 30, 2011 at the age of 75 years. Jeanne is survived by her son Denny (Illona) Sauv of Gleichen, her daughters Wendy Sauv (Mark MacIsaac) of Edmonton, Sharon (Mark) Jakobsen of Tilley, and Monnie SauvFetkenher (Ken Fetkenher) of Milo; and her grandchildren Carla (Todd), Marissa, Kelsey, Jaimie, Nolan, Devon, Kylie, Tia, Cali, Jalaina, Tanesha and Kaitlyn. Jeanne was predeceased by her daughter Peggy in 1964. Funeral services will be celebrated on Friday, November 4, 2011, at St. Marys Catholic Church, Cluny at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Gleichen Cemetery Fund, c/o Gleichen Lions Club. To send condolences, please visit www. wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403-934-5666.
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Date: time: Place: Village of Rockyford Council Chambers, Rockyford, Alberta PurPose: The purpose is to consider an application to amend Land Use Bylaw No. #0304 to provide regulations for portable accessory buildings and storage structures and amend the requirements for temporary buildings in the Village of Rockyford.
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Electric Ice look forward to new season

TAmi lemoine U16A
The U16A Electric Ice is excited to get their new season started. The girls know they have their work cut out for them in the coming months as they face the top teams in the Calgary league and Zone Two on a weekly basis. Each time the team plays, their intensity, skill level and speed increases. Their families and fans are going to be treated to some great ringette this year. The girls are lucky to have the experience and knowledge of their coaches - Rhonda Olson, Lana Lane, Bobi Edelmann and Leslie Larson - to guide them through the coming season. The 2011-12 Strathmore Electric Ice are Brooke Wally McKenzie, Karly Larson, Rhiece Cordes, Taylor Shpyth, Shae Lane, Gabi LeMoine, Meghanne Uptigrove, Hannah Olson, Payge Bratt, Sarah McKinnon and Tassia Rushford.
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PreseNtatioN: Oral and written comments and suggestions are invited and should be addressed to the point of the proposed amendment. They may be made by any person or group of persons or a person acting on his/her or their behalf, who claims to be affected by the proposed amendment, and by any other persons that the Council agrees to hear at the hearing. Written submissions may be made by the persons above, and may be received in the Municipality office by 3:00 P.M. on November 9, 2011. Oral presentation may be made at the hearing by the persons above, whether or not they have made a written presentation. The time limit of oral presentations is subject to the direction of the Chairperson. DocumeNtatioN: Copies of the proposed amendment to Land Use Bylaw No. #03-04 are available for public inspection at the Village of Rockyford office during regular office hours. This notice is given pursuant to Sections 606 and 692 of the Municipal Government Act. First Publication: October 28, 2011 Second Publication: November 4, 2011 Lois L. Mountjoy Chief Administrative Officer
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Sealed Proposals for contract janitorial services will be accepted at Wheatland County office (located 8 kms. east of Strathmore) until 4:30 P.M., November 14, 2011. The contract involves caretaking services for the Administration Building, Public Works Shop and Agricultural Service Board Shop as specified in the proposal specifications and terms. For proposal information and details, please contact Jim Laslo, CLGM Manager of Administrative Services 403 934-3321 or email Jim.Laslo@wheatlandcounty.ca.
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NOw HIRING - F.T. Kitchen Helpers 11.30/hr experience preferred, but will train. F.T. Cook $13.56/hr 3-5 years experience required. Mail resume to 380 Ridge Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5 or Fax 403-934-9390 or Email: strathmorestation@gmail. com. STRATHMORE AREA FARM & RANCH is seeking a mechanically inclined and selfmotivated individual for full time work. Start November 15, 2011. Class 3 license required, AG mechanics diploma or 5 years experience would be preferred. $20-25/ hr. 45 hours/wk, minimum. Call 403-325-0118 or fax resume to 403-901-1550.
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HIRING - F.T. Kitchen Helper $11.30/hr experience preferred, but will train. F.T. Cook $13.56/hr 3-5 years experience required. Mail resume to: 510 Hwy #1 Strathmore AB T1P1M6.
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1200 Sq. Ft., 4-BedrOOM HOuSe in rockyford, aB 15 min. east of Strathmore, 3 bathrooms, 5 appliances, fenced yard with huge deck. rent is $1200/mo +$1000 dd+utilities. n/S,n/P. available immediately. call 403771-2424. 4 BdrM 2.5 BatHS, dOuBLe attacHed garage. includes f/s/dw/mic/w/d. $1200/mth + $850/d.d. available november 15. call 403-416-3556.
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Strathmore and area celebrate Halloween

The Price is Right!

Kings sweep weekend

Spooky fun time!

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Canyon Creek (Strathmore)

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Now opeN NooN suNdays

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We heard theres room in...

CounCil Meeting for oCtober

notiCe of PubliC HeAring: bYlAW # 11-08

notiCe of DeVeloPMent PerMitS

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Photo courtesy of the Christie family

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