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Times Reporter
A motion made to track the costs of going
to city status was struck down on March 7.
Councillor Bob Sobol had made the motion
after being asked by a number of residents
what it is costing. Sobol says there are coun-
cil members saying the venture is not costing
anything which Sobol said is incorrect. He
wants to know it is going to cost the con-
stituents.
We owe it to our constituents to tell them
how much money it is costing, said Sobol.
I think its an unfair request totally, its un-
reasonable, said Mayor Steve Grajczyk.
Councillor Blokland said that whether it is
ridiculous or not at some point council will
be in front of residents at the open house on
May 10. He feels they need every piece of in-
formation with them, including the so-called
costs they are tracking.
I agree as well because were being scruti-
nized carefully by a lot of different groups of
people and they do want to know what were
doing. I think if were going to be above the
board and present this at the open house, its
probably a great idea to make sure all our Ts
are crossed, said Councillor Pat Fule.
So long as we tell them there was a great
cost when the utility bills went up, the phone
rang off the wall for two months, there was a
cost there also, thats part of doing business.
Thats ridiculous, they got to understand
that, said Grajczyk.
Make sure all the citizens know that
when you people were being charged with
all kinds of innuendos before my term, what
was the cost of that? Nobody took that into
consideration, but it was quite all right for
the citizens, a few citizens, to take up all of
councils time, all of administrations time,
thousands of dollars worth of hours, but
nobody recorded that. Were setting a pre-
cedence.
I think youre going to fnd the costs are
minimal to be quite honest with you, said
Dave Hamilton
Sobol made a motion for a vote of con-
fdence to direct administration to track
the costs of becoming city status. The mo-
tion was defeated with only Sobol, Fule and
Blokland voting in favour of it. The city sta-
tus open house will be held at the Civic Cen-
tre on May 10 at 7 p.m.
Motion to track city
status costs defeated
in council
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Shannon LeCLair
Times Reporter
Public speaker Cory Johnson was at
Holy Cross Collegiate (HCC) on March
8 to speak to the students about dis-
abilities.
I know part of my purpose in life
is making a difference in the commu-
nity and help people realize their own
potential and realize their own possi-
bilities, said Johnson who has cerebral
palsy.
He said when he is done speaking a
lot of the students are usually impacted
in different ways. Some will come up
and thank him and tell him how they
have been impacted by a person in
their life with a disability. He said a lot
of them will say how funny he was, but
he said a lot of them when they leave
will talk amongst themselves in the hall
about how they want to start looking at
things differently.
Andrew Thomas introduced Johnson
to his school. Thomas is one of John-
sons work experience students who
he is helping to mentor and help him
fnd different things he might be inter-
ested in and want to pursue after high
school. Thomas has autism and Johnson
said it is a positive thing for him to have
Thomas introduce him.
I think that obviously their disability
should be recognized, but at the same
time they should be treated like equals
in society and we should just treat
them how they want to be treated,
said Rhiece Cordes, before Johnsons
speech.
I think if everyone treats them equal-
ly then they can succeed in what they
do, said Raegyn Fulmek.
I agree with that, but just treat them
like a normal person would be treated,
said Jayse Wilson.
Though they already had a good view
on how to treat a person with a disabil-
ity, Johnsons speech had an impact on
the students, and changed their view in
a way.
It defnitely does because knowing
that someone with a disability can get
through life, just doing all they can and
just pushing themselves just by one ob-
jective is huge, said Fulmek.
I didnt really realize that other peo-
ple had disabilities too, like his made
more prominent to us, but everyone
else has problems too and we just dont
really realize it, said Cordes.
I think its something we have to
subconsciously do is actually try not
to judge people because its kind of
integrated in society that we do judge
people.
Johnson has spoken at hundreds of
schools across North America, but said
oddly enough he has never spoken at
Strathmore High School.
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After putting on such a great perfor-
mance last year, Strathmores Musical
Arts Society has invited John Wort Han-
nam to come back for a second show.
We really, really loved his frst perfor-
mance, it was full of energy and he had
a good contact with the audience and
his music was just excellent, said Linda
Storkson, with the society.
Since last playing Strathmore, I have
written a new album that will be record-
ed in April. The album will be a more
stripped down affair with fewer instru-
ments and sparser production. I have
also toured the Maritimes, Florida, Mon-
tana, and New York, and written the of-
fcial song for the 2012 Alberta Winter
Games, said Hannam, a Canadian folk
musician from Fort Macleod.
He and his wife had their frst baby
in the past year, and Hannam has been
asked to be an Alberta cultural ambas-
sador at Canada House during the 2012
Summer Olympics in London, England.
This year he will be releasing his ffth
CD, Brambles and Thorns.
The show will be held at the Travelo-
dge in the ballroom on March 24. Cock-
tails begin at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m.
and the show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50
and are available through Linda Storkson
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They are also available at Assist Busi-
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Cory Johnson was invited to speak to the students at Holy Cross Collegiate on march 8. Cory Johnson,
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John Wort Hannam will be returning to Strath-
more on march 24.

Photo courtesy of John Wort Hannam
Shannon LeCLair
Times Reporter
Arae Murdoch, a former Strathmore resident, has decided
to follow a lifelong dream and move to Los Angeles. Mur-
doch is an actor, a dancer, a comedian, a choreographer and
a writer.
I did three short flms all before the New Year, and the last
one I did I am really excited about. Its about equal rights in
gay marriage, but in the flm its probably going to be under
half an hour, maybe 20 minutes long, but I go from being
a single woman, to getting married to a gay man so that he
can stay within the United States, getting pregnant, having
a baby and dying all within this 20 minute short flm, said
Murdoch.
So it was very challenging but it was a lot of fun, and
I should be seeing the fnal cut within the next couple of
weeks here which is also really exciting.
The flm, The Family Journal was submitted to the Win-
nipeg Film Festival where it won the Best Narrative Short.
The flm is also being submitted to Outfest, a gay and les-
bian flm festival, and will also be submitted to the Sundance
Film Festival.
The experience sparked a new passion in Murdoch, who is
now busy learning everything she can about flm.
For a long time I would listen to a lot of people that
would tell me that I had to focus on one thing. If I put more
energy into one thing obviously Ill excel at that faster, thats
kind of common sense, but really I want to, it sounds clich,
but do it all, said Murdoch.
The big dream is to produce and act in and possibly direct
flms that I write. Movies are my main focus I think, but I
would love to do TV and Broadway and keep choreograph-
ing and dancing. I have high aspirations.
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Following her dreams
to Los Angeles
Festival success
She grew up in the Expressions the Dance Gallery family;
her mother Heather Thomas owns the dance studio here in
Strathmore.
I did everything, I was a competitive dancer, and I taught
for my mom for almost 15 years, said Murdoch.
She frst visited L.A. when she was in her early teen years,
and quickly fell in love with the trees, the sunshine and the
magical allure of Hollywood.
Murdoch said she was always drawn to L.A. and felt like it
was somewhere she was meant to be but, for a long time she
thought it just wasnt possible, it wasnt until she decided to
just do it that everything fell into place.
Im very lucky, I have been really blessed, my mom has
always been very supportive of me pursuing a career in the
arts, said Murdoch.
Murdoch has recently fnished writing the draft of her fea-
ture length screenplay.
I think my main focus in the next couple of months is go-
ing to be on stand-up (comedy) and possibly writing a short
flm to try and get produced along with the same lines of my
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proved by the Town of Strathmore, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivi-
sion and Development Appeal Board:
Application: 12/D-034
Civic Address: 858 Brentwood Crescent
Legal Description: Lot 27, Block 6, Plan 7710634
Development: Variance of 0.16 meters for Accessory Building
to Primary Building
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Any person wishing to appeal this decision may do so by completing and sub-
mitting 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: March 15, 2012
Deadline for Appeal: March 29, 2012
Linda Nelson,
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open House
An Open House will be held on
Thursday, May 10 (7PM) at the Civic Centre
to discuss City status.
cAnADA DAY VolunteeRs
Town of Strathmore is looking for
Volunteers for the Canada Day
Celebrations. We are looking for a few
people to volunteer as members of the
Canada Day Committee, and a large
number of people to volunteer at the
event on July 1st. We are holding our
frst meeting on April 17, 2012 at 6:30pm
in Council Chambers. If you are
interested in helping out please call the
Town offce and ask for Jennifer.
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up and sell food for the day. Please contact the Town Offce
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Legal Description: Lot 5, Block 2, Plan 111 2476
Development: Front Yard Setback Variance of 0.14 meters at the
southwest property line, and a Side Yard Setback
Variance of 0.08 meters at the northeast property line
Civic Address: 100 Lakeside Views
Legal Description: Lot 6, Block 2, Plan 111 2476
Development: Front Yard Setback Variance of 0.15 meters at the
southwest property line
The above noted fle(s) can be viewed at the Town Offce during regular busi-
ness hours. The permit(s) is/are scheduled for issue ffteen days after the date
of this publication provided no appeals are fled prior to the appeal deadline.
Any person wishing to appeal this decision may do so by completing and sub-
mitting 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
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Date of Publication: March 15, 2012
Deadline for Appeal: March 29, 2012
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More to ranking than meets the eye
Shannon LeCLair
Times Reporter
The Fraser Institute has
once again released its re-
port card on Alberta Ele-
mentary Schools. Education
Minister Thomas Lukaszuk
says the Fraser Institute uses
the Provincial Achievement
Test (PAT) to determine the
rating of different schools.
Lukaszuk said it is a test
specifcally written to mea-
sure curriculum, and the
curriculum is a living docu-
ment, which is continually
revamped and updated.
It is meant to feld test cur-
riculum and to give curricu-
lum developers with Alberta
Education feedback on what
is appropriate, and whether
the teaching resources, such
as textbooks, get the sub-
ject matter across properly
so that the kids are actually
learning it.
Tests are much like polls,
it depends how you ask a
question you will get a dif-
ferent answer, that test has
just been designed just for
that curriculum, said Lu-
kaszuk.
What Fraser Institute
does is it takes that one test
that was actually designed
to measure just a little bit
of curriculum, because ev-
ery year we test something
different in curriculum, and
they make an assumption
on how well a school per-
forms.
Lukaszuk said frst off the
test wasnt designed for that,
secondly it measures some-
thing different every year
and fnally it doesnt take
into account many other
factors. Some of the other
factors include the social
economics, who the stu-
dents are, what the popula-
tion of the school is, what
the parental involvement is,
what the parent satisfaction
is, and how many kids in
the school qualify for either
academic or sports scholar-
ships.
None of that is consid-
ered, its just a very, very
narrow snippet of informa-
tion. Actually what I am do-
ing is, I will be putting out
on our government website
for ministry of education
an information package on
every school in Alberta that
you will be able to click and
then get all that additional
information. Then you as
a parent will decide which
is the best school for your
child, said Lukaszuk.
He said something that
may be important to one
parent is not necessarily that
same for someone else, and
while the Fraser report will
rank schools from frst place
to 665, the school which
may be the frst option for
one parent, isnt for another.
All schools in Alberta are
performing at a very high
level, except they are differ-
ent, they have a different fa-
vour, different demograph-
ics, said Lukaszuk.
There are some schools
in Alberta where 50 per cent
of kids that enter that school
dont speak English, that is
not taken into consideration
when you look just at the
score of PAT, but they have
teachers that specialize in
teaching English as a second
language, that specialize in
working with immigrant
groups. Those kids by the
time they reach Grade 12
perform at the same level as
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any other student.
Lukaszuk said none of it is
captured in the narrow snip-
pet of information the Fraser
Institute is testing on, which
is why he plans to release
the information packet on-
line so that parents are able
to make an informed choice
on what fts their needs as
the best school.
We celebrate the success,
but, and Im telling you a
big but, there is more to
all of our schools than the
PAT scores, and we are so
fortunate in Strathmore to
have great schools in our
community, said Paulette
Chotowetz, principal of Sa-
cred Heart Academy.
Where I think people
need to focus is that our
students in Strathmore have
choices and they have good
choices of schools to go to.
Every teacher in this com-
munity works very hard to
do whats good for kids. At
Sacred Heart were proud of
accomplishment but we take
it in stride and we know that
it is just one day, one hour
of a moment in a whole
school year.
All of schools know that
the Alberta Accountability
Pillar is the best report for
us, because it is input from
our students, and our staff
and our parents.
Laurie Huntley, principal
of Brentwood Elementary
School, and Wayne Funk,
principal of Westmount
Elementary School, echo
Chotowetzs sentiments and
agree the Alberta Account-
ability Pillar is what they
choose to follow.
As a school, we put con-
siderably more stock into
our Accountability Pillar
results than we do in our
rankings by the Fraser In-
stitute. The Fraser Institute
takes only one thing into
consideration and we know
that students are a lot more
complex than that, said
Funk.
Our Accountability Pillar
Report is based on surveys
of parents, students and staff
as well as our PAT results.
This report is prepared by
Alberta Education, and we
use this report as a guide-
line for our future plan-
ning. The report is dozens
of pages long and we annu-
ally share the most pertinent
results with our parents and
staff.
This type of report al-
lows schools to build on
their strengths and ad-
dress areas where growth is
needed. The PAT results at
Brentwood Elementary have
maintained a rating of Excellence on
the Accountability Pillar Survey over
the past fve years, said Huntley.
The same is true for all of the other
categories as well. But we are much
more than those statistics. We are a
dedicated group of educators and par-
ents who strive for excellence in edu-
cation, and who are very proud of our
school, our students, and all of our ac-
complishments.
Educationally I dont think it (the
Fraser report) is a very good tool in
picking the school you need to be at-
tending. Get into the schools and see
(them) and have a conversation with
the people there. That would be a
much better way of taking a look at
what youre getting, said Wheatland
Elementary Schools Principal Kevin
Lane.
Lukaszuk said the information pack-
et is being created from information
which has been collected over a num-
ber of years and he hopes to have it
released to the website, education.al-
berta.ca in the next few months.
times
Shannon LeCLair
Times Reporter
When the Calgary Regional water
line was brought into Strathmore the
town was required to submit a decom-
missioning plan of the former Water
Treatment Plant (WTP). Part of the re-
quirements includes providing a physi-
cal removal of the connection between
the water reservoir and the water distri-
bution system, and then reclamation of
the water treatment plant.
Part of the decommissioning is the
reclamation of the two alum settling
ponds and the drying bed on the water
treatment property.
Those areas are where they would
take the alum from the process and
then put it into a settling pond and then
remove it and put it into a drying bed.
With the reclamation of the WTP both
of those areas have to be reclaimed be-
fore anything can be done on the site.
Golder Associates was hired to pro-
vide Environmental Engineering Servic-
es, reviewing the material in the ponds
and drying beds, and found some is-
sues of concern.
A number of substances of concern
are within those ponds, within those
drying beds. We found barium, I be-
lieve theres some concerns with urani-
um and copper, and some arsenic, said
Jesse Parker, Director of Engineering
and Operations for the town
So now what Golder have indicated
is that that material will need to be
taken to a class two landfll, which is
basically a hazardous materials landfll
and can not then be simply spread to
try and essentially dilute that material.
Though uranium and copper can be
found in most soil there is a provin-
cial guideline that sets limits and the
amount in the reclamation site exceeds
the guidelines.
We have frm estimates on the tip-
page at the landfll and the hauling,
whats an unknown until we actually
excavate the material and weigh it is
the specifc gravity, or if you will the
density of the material, said Craig
Bonneville, Manager for EPCOR water
services.
So we made an assumption on the
density to get the total weight and thats
an unknown and also the volume to
remove is based on the sampling that
Golder did. What well have to do when
all that material is removed is resample
to make sure we got it all.
A motion was made to approve the
capital project, with it not to exceed
$319,042, and for the trucking cost to
be tendered out.
Changes to ePCoR ContRaCt
The Town and EPCOR had been
working on the fve-year re-pricing and
re-vamping of the utility services agree-
ment. Council had already approved
the pricing in November of 2011. Parker
brought forward the contract to make
textual amendments, add more scope,
and to remove outdated items.
Reclaiming the water treatment plant
Students from east Wheatland gathered together to show
off their different talents at the spring talent show held in
standard on March 8. Top left: Lauren Jensen (Grade 1
student) singing Taylor Swifts Our Song. Fantastic little
entertainer that stole the hearts of the crowd with her
singing and moves - Standard. Top right: Grade 3 student
Ashton Mavor performing a ballet solo called Mulans
Cups and Saucers - Hussar. Bottom: Grade 12 student
Caley Ryan dancing a hip hop combo of All the Lights
and Gifted - Rockyford.
Manny Everett Photos
Manny everett
Times Contributor
The Grade Twelve students at Standard School have
been busy fundraising for their Graduation this spring.
In an effort to showcase talent from Standard School stu-
dents they hosted the frst ever talent showcase on Thurs-
day night.
Earlier in February the signs went up at school that a tal-
ent show was going to happen at the beginning of March.
Students had to sign up at the offce and then had to audi-
tion in front of a panel of judges to see if they would make
it into the fnal showcase. Canadian Idol-type auditions
started at the end of February. Students were also encour-
aged to bring in art pieces, writing, drawing, sewing along
with those who would sing and dance.
Thursday night came and the gymnasium started to fll
up with family and friends from the communities of Stan-
dard, Hussar, Rockyford and Gleichen to watch their kids
perform on stage. Seventeen student acts made the fnal
cut.
Emily Bertsch, a Grade 7 student, was the opening act
singing Taking Chances, accompanied on piano by vol-
unteer Maureen Gregory. Lyndsay Goebel, with Nick Ger-
ritsen accompanying her on guitar, sang Field of Gold,
and Frances Love, a Grade 6 student, sang Call Me May-
be. Brayden DesRoche wowed the crowd with magic
tricks that he had perfected with decks of cards, leaving
many in the audience stumped as to how he actually did
it.
Marley Gregory, no stranger to the Standard School
stage, sang The Fox, followed by Adelle Ellis, who gradu-
ates this spring, singing Go Away From My Window. One
of the youngest entertainers for the evening was Grade 1
student Lauren Jensen, who surprised everyone with her
voice and non-stage fright singing Taylor Swifts song
Our Song. She was a favorite that night, for sure.
Megan and Leah Cavanagh (sisters) worked hard at pre-
paring a comedy act and had the crowd laughing so hard
it brought tears to some eyes. Sydni Sundgaard (a Grade
2 student and performer with Expressions the Dance Gal-
lery in Strathmore) danced Another Cha-Cha with a col-
orful, bright costume and makeup to boot. Maren Everett
followed with the song Homeward Bound, accompanied
again by Maureen Gregory.
Chloe Gregory, the youngest performer of the night, had
many of the older folks reminiscing about Shirley Tem-
ple as she sang On the Good Ship Lollipop, she did a
fantastic job. Joely Dahm played three piano pieces Ital-
ian Childrens Games, If I Were a Rich Man, and lastly
Rocky Mountain Train. Grade 3 student Ashton Mavor
performed a ballet piece called Mulan Cups and Saucers.
Erin Bertsch sang Froggy Went a Courtin.
The fnal performances were done by EricaLyn Skibsted
singing country favorite When You Say Nothing At All, a
tribute to her parents, as it was their wedding song. Cole
Garvin-Roper and Tristen Penney made a great comedic
team as they recited a poem together. Graduate for this
coming year was Caley Ryan dancing a hip-hop solo to
All of the Lights and Gifted.
It was a fabulous night of entertainment and many com-
ments from the crowd talked about the amazing talent
that comes from the students of the communities in East
Wheatland.
The Grade Twelve graduating class raised just over
$3,000 that night with donations for Silent Auctions and
admission. The entire event was student-run, from the
programming to the collection of donations, and one stu-
dent Morgan McCallum even sold 200 gourmet cupcakes,
which was a showcase of her talent.
Standard School holds 2012 spring talent show
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Fiddler on the roof
Shannon LeCLair
Times Reporter
Holy Cross Collegiate (HCC) is in the works of
perfecting its frst musical Fiddler on the Roof.
The story line follows a father in the early
1900s who is fghting between tradition, and al-
lowing his daughters to choose husbands they
actually love.
He has fve daughters so it totally occupies his
and his wifes time trying to fnd them husbands,
thats what they need to do is fnd them hus-
bands so that they have someone to look after
them. Of course all of his daughters fnd some-
body that they love and they dont want to marry
whoever (they are set up with), said Sarah Ly-
ons, band director for HCC.
Many schools throughout the Christ the Re-
deemer school division produce musicals, and so
Lyons and HCC drama teacher Jen Yersh decided
to join the ranks after realizing they both have
strong fne arts programs.
There is a cast of approximately 30 students,
which hindered a few possible productions. In
the end the teachers decided Fiddler on the
Roof was a good ft for their school.
Its all about faith and family values and thats
really what our school is about, teaching the im-
portance of faith and family. Even though its old,
its set in the turn of the 19th century, he loves
his daughters and he wants the best for them so
the message is still the same I think, said Lyons.
Its a fun musical, it really is a fun musical,
said Yersh.
I think its a really good production in the
sense that nothing is overdramatic, nothing is
beyond reach of what would actually happen in
real life.
Students began practicing in October, and on
March 23 and 24 they will have a chance to show
the community that their hard work has paid off.
Both shows are being held at 7 p.m., and tickets
will be available at the door. It is $5 for children
12 and under, and $10 for adults.
Students performing in Fiddler on the Roof have been practicing since October for their upcoming performance. The show will
be held at the school on march 23 and 24.
Shannon LeClair Photos
Shannon LeCLair
Times Reporter
Over the past few months the Hope Community
Covenant Church has been silently collecting do-
nations and preparing for this years trip to Haut-
Limb, Haiti. March 18 marks the offcial Strath-
more for Haiti community fundraiser, which will
include a silent and live auction, guest speakers,
specialty coffees and desserts.
Every year about April we send a team down to
work on the medical clinic that weve been sup-
porting. Weve been involved with them for about
12 years now, said Josh Foat, a member of Strath-
more for Haiti.
Through a partnership between the Evangelical
Covenant Church of Canada (ECCC) and the Eb-
enezer Clinic, directed by Dr. Emmanuel Maureu,
known fondly as Dr. Manno, members of Hope
Church and Strathmore have been able to do their
part.
Foat said originally there had been a clinic, and
over the last few years Hope Church had been
building a hospital. The hospital has children,
mens and womens sections to it.
We fnished tiling, we left (Haiti) and three days
later the cholera outbreak hit. Since then they have
treated over 4,000 cholera patients because the
hospital has been open. If that hadnt been open
they wouldnt have been able to do anything, said
Foat.
Dr. Manno is Haitian and grew up in the area.
Foat said a former member of Hope Church had
supported him through school and eventually he
made it through medical school in the Domini-
can Republic. Instead of seeking out an illustrious
career elsewhere he went back to Haut-Limb to
work at the clinic.
Since 2007 Dr. Manno has visited Strathmore
three times, with his most recent trip being Octo-
ber of 2011.
This wasnt a clinic started by North Americans
to help Haitians, this was the Haitian Boy Scouts
started this to help their own community. Then its
just expanded, expanded, expanded so all the staff
is Haitianwere just helping them out how we
can. Its not us telling them how to do it, and I
think thats why it is successful, said Foat.
The majority of the funds raised on the 18th will
go towards construction, and Foat said any money
Hope Church raises for Haiti goes directly to Haiti.
We did one of these fundraising auctions three
years ago, we raised over $15,000 and we were
blown away, we didnt expect to raise that much.
That money has kind of been foating us for the
past three years, said Foat.
Each person from the church group who travels
to Haiti each year pays for their own trip and in
that there is a project fee, which is approximately
$260. Foat, who has done the trip six times, said
they aim to bring about $5,000 to $8,000 with them
for whatever project they are working on.
A church in the Haut-Limb area started a food
program years ago to help take care of the elderly.
There are approximately 96 seniors being taken
care of through the program. Every Sunday they
are given a meal before church, and then are sent
home with a bag of rice and some oil. Once a
month they will be given some meat, said Foat,
that is all the food they get period. He said Dr.
Manno has told them the food project is one of
the most signifcant programs started in the area.
Some of the money raised this weekend will also
go to the food program.
Our hope is that this isnt a Hope Community
Covenant Church thing, our hope would be that
all of Strathmore eventually would be alongside of
Haut-Limb, so kind of like a community helping
a community thats more of what were interested
in, said Foat.
Strathmore for Haiti begins at 7 p.m. on March 18
and the Hope Community Covenant Church. Tick-
ets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and are
available at Hope Church and M&M Meat Shops.
Strathmore for Haiti almost here
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Fule for Thought
Having pets has not always been the easiest thing
for the Fules. Over the years, weve tried birds, fsh,
and eventually a dog fnally worked out well. Back
when Deb was in University, she had two Budgies
named Bud and Pil (wonder what the priorities
were then!).
She had asked me to watch the birds one week-
end, and me being the highly trained boyfriend
I was, agreed. I had Budgie experience, because
our family had once owned two, named Bluie and
Greenie (the Fules were a simple people!). Near
the end of their stay with us, I enlisted my dads
help to clean the cage. I had forgotten just what
pigs birds could be! Rather than reach in, drag
out the tray and have to touch anything gross, we
decided on the best cleaning method a vacuum.
So, we set everything up, hit the switch and began
to suck up all the debris.
Sure, Budgies chirp a LOT, but Id never heard
them scream before! They threw themselves against
the bars of the cage like prisoners on Death Row!
Flapping wings, feathers fying, and two shudder-
ing birds convinced us to kill the switch. The si-
lence seemed to help they still huddled together,
but their shaking eventually went away. Deb DID
ask why there were so many feathers in the cage,
but my dad and I just said they liked to fy a lot!
After we were married, Debbie and I found the
Budgies a good home on a farm (a REAL farm, not
the kind people often make up in pet situations!).
We decided fsh would be very easy. They were
not, however, that successful! Every time we would
buy a fsh or two, something would cause them to
get sick, and wed have foaters in the tank.
This went on for awhile until we got the water
chemistry/fltering just right! In the meantime, we
kept on buying fsh as replacements. I think the
fsh in the Strathmore pet shop had heard the fsh
rumours, because they too, huddled in a corner of
the tank, as if not wanting to be picked by us! How
did THEY know what had been happening? They
EVEN seemed to shove one little fsh out from their
school as a sacrifce!
We bought the little guy and I thought there was
a little fshy tear in his eye, although with all that
water in the bag, it was hard to tell! Luckily, this
fsh made it, and we were slowly able to have a
successful tank.
At our second house (we moved a lot, for
awhile!), our tank continued to be successful. One
day, however, when my daughter just over three,
one of the fsh was spied foating upside down.
Breanne thought it was a great trick, and asked,
what was the funny fsh doing?
Debbie slipped into teaching mode where she
was going to use this as a learning moment for
Breanne. She explained that our fshy had passed
away, and was off to fshy heaven! Then we all
took the fsh outside to a fower bed for a quiet
ceremony to bury him (I kept my idea oft joking
about fsh and chips to myself!). As soon as the
ceremony was over, and Fishy was buried, Deb
asked if Bree was okay. Brees response was Nud-
der one? Nudder one? as she headed back to the
aquarium! I think she had gotten over the trauma.
A friend of mine had a similar event with Fluffy
the family bunny. On a freezing cold January day,
Fluffy had gone to the big carrot patch in the sky.
My friend had to break the news to the kids,
and they had a family moment with Fluffy. The dad
had promised to give Fluffy a proper burial, but he
soon discovered between the snow and ice, bury-
ing Fluffy would be impossible. So, he did what
most dads would do. He wrapped it in a plastic
bag and stuck it on a shelf in the storage shed. The
kids always believed their bunny had a nice burial,
and all things returned to normal. Then one glori-
ously warm spring day, my friend went to the shed
to retrieve the lawnmower, only to discover a hor-
rible smell wafting from the open door! He quickly
reacted, saw the bag, and realized Fluffy probably
wasnt so fuffy anymore! Im not sure what my
friend did after that it must have been a speedy
burial before the kids came out to play!
Owning pets is a huge responsibility, sometimes
there is laughter, and sometimes pain. However,
they are companions for us, and we come to love
them. Our dog Brodie is now 12, and I cant re-
member what it was like, to NOT have him. Hes
my pal and wherever I go, he follows (probably
because he gets the odd bit of munchies from me!).
A typical evening is spent with him next to me
on the couch. If I have the odd beer watching
sports, he doesnt judge, and since he IS with me,
I never have to say I drink alone (Ive heard thats
a bad sign!).
(Fule for Thought is a slice of life humourous
column that will appear in the Strathmore Times,
written by long-time resident, town councillor, high
school teacher, coach, husband and father of two
Pat Fule. If you would like to get in touch with Pat,
you can send him an e-mail at Pat.fule@shaw.ca)
Teachers pet
Premier Redfords plan to address electricity costs and volatility
arno Doerksen, Mla
Strathmore-Brooks Constituency
After a winter of high power bills, the price we
pay for electricity is dropping to an estimated eight
cents in March - a 40 per cent decrease
from January and February prices. The
rates are dropping because of ongoing
fuctuations in the market, and should be
refected in the April power bill.
At the same time, our caucus has heard
from many Albertans over the last few
months, and the government understands
volatile electricity prices have been a con-
cern for many of us. On Feb. 23, Premier
Alison Redford announced a four-point
plan containing two short-term measures
and two longer-term measures to help ad-
dress volatility and the costs associated with elec-
tricity.
The Premier has ordered that an independent
panel review the variable rate option. The Premier
will also direct the Utilities Consumer Advocate to
represent consumers interests to the independent
panel. The advocates mandate in this process is
to ensure the costs associated with electricity are
just and reasonable for consumers. The government
anticipates the review will be done this summer,
which gives government enough time to take fur-
ther steps in preparation for next winter
when electricity prices are more likely to
rise.
In addition to a review of the variable
rate, the government will ask the Alberta
Utilities Commission to freeze ancillary
costs included on Albertans power bills
until the completion of the review. Ancil-
lary costs are all those other charges you
see on your power bills including distri-
bution, transmission, rider and adminis-
tration charges.
The Alberta Utilities Commission will also be
asked to continue its work on performance based
results which will serve as an incentive for indus-
try to fnd effciencies with electricity distribution.
Effciencies would be passed on to the consumer
through lower prices.
The Premier has also instructed the Minister of Service Al-
berta to ensure there are more options for consumers. This
will be done by amending regulations affecting deposits for
energy marketers and fxed-rate contracts.
Our system presents options for consumers so they can make
the best decision for their specifc situation. The best and most
immediate way to manage your monthly electricity costs is
by signing a contract with any one of 11 service providers.
Information on these companies is available on the Utilities
Consumer Advocates website at www.ucahelps.alberta.ca.
Premier Redford is listening to Albertans and taking action
based on what she has heard. As your MLA, I am here to help
you understand your options and work with you to under-
stand how electricity works in our province. I have brought
your concerns about electricity prices forward, and your gov-
ernment listened.
Dog training is one of
the many things that the
Crowfoot multi 4-H Club
has been working on this
past month.

Photo Courtesy
of Shayene Magwood
Letters to the editor
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Alberta Child Welfare
Class Action
The Alberta Court has certied a class action lawsuit against the Defendants, the Child
Welfare branch of the Alberta Government and the Alberta Public Trustee. This lawsuit is
led by three people who were under the care of Child Welfare when they were minors.
They are alleging that Child Welfare should have pursued criminal injuries compensation
and personal injury claims for children in its care but failed to do so. They are bringing
this lawsuit on their own behalf and on behalf of persons who are or were in the custody
of Child Welfare and whose legal rights were not protected. The Defendants deny
the allegations.
More information about the class action:
This is only a brief description of the class action. Please review the detailed notice
that is posted on the following websites: www.victimsrightslaw.ca www.docken.com
www.kleinlyons.com. If you do not wish to participate in the class action the opt-out
deadline is May 4, 2012. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact one of
the law rms below and ask for the detailed notice to be sent to you by mail:
Robert P. Lee Professional Corp.
7904 -103 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6C3
Telephone: (780) 438-4972
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400 - 1385 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6H 3V9
Telephone: (604) 714-6159
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900, 800-6th Ave. SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G3
Telephone: (403) 269-3612
To the Editor
In the last year, the Western Irrigation
District has locked gates to prevent ac-
cess to some of the canals in and around
Strathmore. While the WID, as the land-
owner, has the right to do so, this hardly
seems fair.
Residents of Calgary, Chestermere and
Rockyview all have free access to path-
ways along the WID canals in their towns
and municipalities. In fact, many kilome-
ters of pathway are accessible to the pub-
lic, including the Chestermere pathway
that goes from Chestermere Lake all the
way into Calgary.
However, here in the home of the WID,
Strathmore and Wheatland residents are
not worthy of the same treatment. Why
are we treated differently than residents
of nearby towns, cities and municipalities?
When asked to negotiate an access
agreement, it seems the WID was not in-
terested. Given the much smaller popula-
tion here, compared to larger centers to
the west, I cannot think of a valid reason
for the WID to refuse such an agreement.
I hope that other recreational users will
contact their councillor(s) to press this is-
sue, and that the WID will reconsider.
Thank you
Scott Carlson
Carseland
Locked gates prevent access
To the Editor
(Response to pool issues - March 9,
Page 9 Strathmore Times)
As a user of the pool for both training
and play, I believe the pool is currently sit-
ting at a good compromise. I have trained
in the pools in the city that are a little
warmer and the temperature increase lim-
its my ability to train effectively.
When my family accompanies me to
a pool to play we seem to play for the
same amount of time no matter what the
pool temperature is. I believe these letters
and other tactics are the squeaky wheel
approach, if they complain long enough
they will get their way.
The town has hired people with spe-
cifc knowledge of pool management, we
should let them do their job. You would
not ask town council to interfere with the
daily management of the water treatment
centre or the arena, why to do we want
them to interfere with the daily operation
of the pool?
Jerry Flaws,
Strathmore
Nothing wrong with pool temperature
To the Editor
My name is Jason Hale and I am run-
ning as the Wildrose Candidate in the
Strathmore Brooks Constituency. We all
know that a Provincial election is around
the corner, so on a weekly basis I will be
sharing information which will inform
you of Wildrose Policy and/or bring at-
tention to hot issues in this constituency.
On Feb. 28, Wildrose Leader Danielle
Smith announced the Wildrose Commit-
ment to Albertans - a frm promise not to
raise or introduce taxes if Albertans elect
a Wildrose government this spring.
Smith - along with the four Wildrose
caucus members - marked the commit-
ment by signing a No Tax Hikes pledge to
Alberta taxpayers.
Wildrose MLAs have repeatedly asked
Premier Alison Redford to sign a similar
pledge, but she has refused. Instead, she
insists on having a conversation about
taxes - including a review of income tax
rates - but only after the election.
Todays commitment is all about doing
what Premier Redford refuses to do - be
up front and honest with Albertans about
taxes, Smith said. We think Alberta fami-
lies and businesses are taxed enough.
Thats why we wont raise taxes. I hope
she will come clean before the election.
Albertans deserve to know.
Since Redford became premier, the PCs
have indicated they are looking for addi-
tional sources of stable revenues. Redford
and members of her cabinet have openly
mused about increasing sin taxes, bring-
ing back health care premiums, even im-
plementing a Provincial Sales Tax. Most
recently, Redfords Throne Speech con-
frmed her government will review in-
come taxes after the election.
Premier Redford has ducked and
dodged the tax question for weeks, Wil-
drose Finance Critic Rob Anderson said.
The longer she refuses to rule out tax
hikes, the more reasonable it is to assume
she will raise taxes. Im proud of our com-
mitment today. A Wildrose government
will not raise taxes. Period.
To read the full commitment, visit
http://wildro.se/taxpayers
Jason Hale
Wildrose Candidate Strathmore-Brooks
Constituency
www.jasonhale.ca
No tax hikes period!
Having fun with 4-H
Shaylene Magwood
Crowfoot Multi 4-H
Our club met for another general
meeting on March 5, and as usual we
discussed all that was going on in our
club and upcoming events. Sewing
met again, holding their annual sewing
sleepover creating custom moccasins,
sharing laughs and making some real
headway on their projects. Many mem-
bers are closing in on the fnal steps to
fnishing their project.
Dog agility met working on curved
tunnel jumps, and teaching their dogs
the diffcult task of lying down on the
pause box. They also focused on mak-
ing sure to hug the equipment and
reward their obedient dogs for all the
work they do. Above is a picture of all
the members of the agility group at the
Vet clinic.
Foods had a meeting and this month
created authentic Filipino dishes. A big
thanks to Perlita and Fina who helped
instruct the kids on how to cook their
native food. During the time there they
made pork and chicken adobo, pan-
cit guisado and mixed pancit. All the
members enjoyed the food immensely
and were excited about all the culture
they had learned.
For the members of the Club who
moved on to the next round of public
speaking, the date is fast approach-
ing. District speaking will be held on
March 17 at the Strathmore Civic Cen-
tre with presentations at 11 a.m. and
speeches at 1 p.m.
Our next general meeting will be
held on April 2 at the Crowfoot Com-
munity Hall.
encana presented
the Strathmore Curl-
ing Club with a new
ice master ice scrap-
per on march 7. The
new machine will help
reduce the number of
divots in the ice mak-
ing it smoother, while
making things more
effcient. (l to r) Kim
Currie (encana), Rob-
ert Damen (Strath-
more Curling Club),
Dick Frayne (President
- Strathmore Curling
Club), Waylon Roszell
(encana), Clint Lovell
(encana)

Doug Taylor Photo
Encana
donates to
curling club
Three Strathmore Silver Sharks attended the Age Group Short Course (25 meter pool) Provincials
in Calgary march 9 11, 2012. This meet brings the top swimmers aged 14 and under from across
Alberta. All three swimmers met their personal goals by making it to the fnals in an event. Liam
Schoepp reached the fnals in the 200 fy, Tamara Adamschek in the 100 breaststroke and madi-
son Laycraft in the 50 back. The extra time and dedication put in by these swimmers paid off as
they were competitive in all the events that they swam in even against the clubs that train more
than twice the amount that these swimmers do. The club is looking forward to similar success
in the upcoming long course season starting in April. (50 meter pool). Liam Schoepp, left, Head
Coach Jen mertz, madison Laycraft, Asst. Coach - Shandell Laycraft, Tamara Adamschek.

Photo Courtesy of the Silver Sharks
Silver Sharks met personal best
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To the Editor
A true quote from a Canadian named
Kim
Compensated psychopaths are prob-
ably the most reliable supporters of a dic-
tatorial regime, the emphasis being upon
compensated. A dictator would not func-
tion surrounded only with pure psycho-
paths - his regime would achieve nothing,
eventually collapsing in utter chaos. A dic-
tators subordinates have to be conscien-
tious and obedient - in a word, compen-
sated psychopaths.
It doesnt matter what party you sup-
port, I am pretty sure all Canadians sup-
port democracy. It is a fact that I think
most of us take for granted at times. In
other countries people die for the right
daily. Most of us quietly go about our lives
with the illusion that the government both
provincially and federally has our best in-
terests in mind, right?
Well, with the recent Robo-call con-
troversy, I personally am feeling lied to
and cheated. Its all over the news with
the PCs denying but again another con-
troversy. Kind of makes you wonder with
the smoking gun and the PCs fring one
of their own to shift the focus from the
Prime ministers offce. There is only one
problem with that and here in my opinion
is what that is.
The reports on the news are there are
at least 34 ridings across the country and
the MP (scapegoat) that was fred was re-
sponsible for a riding in Edmonton and
that was it. Well another one again. In ret-
rospect I recall that the current PM was
pretty sure he was going to get his major-
ity government. I guess he would be sure,
with tactics like misleading voters to false
voting stations, especially in ridings that
this act could decide a win. According to
news the RCMP and Elections Canada are
investigating the allegations, but the court
of public opinion should way in soon.
In the current majority government it
seems no matter what that all means are
justifed, and their means are to track so
called pedophiles through IP addresses as
well with Bill C-30 creating its own back-
lash from the Canadian people. Bill C-30
if it passes according to my knowledge
could intrude in your very own personal
information without a warrant.
I am opposed to this, as I am a private
individual and do not support pedophiles,
as Vic Toews suggested in the House of
Commons if I am against Bill C-30. I am
appalled that such a assumption can be
made. As it is now public Vic Toews was
not even aware of Bill C-30s abilities if
passed. Youd think if he tabled the bill he
would read it and understand it?
A petition of Bill C-30 headlined Dont
let Stephen Harper creep your e-mails
has so far received 20,000 signatures ac-
cording to CBC
While as most Canadians I am a law
abiding, private, hard working, and care
about my
Right to vote, hoped that my best in-
terests were being looked after, and I do
not support anyone that uses the Internet
for criminal purposes. Saying that I am
opposed to suppressing any voter from
voting, I am against any law enforcement
having arbitrary rights to my personal in-
formation without a warrant. Please en-
gage in watching the proceedings in par-
liament as they do affect us all and please
vote despite the current controversy in
the news. In a democratic society it is our
tools to ensure our grandchildren have a
good world, despite those who would ex-
ploit what our Veterans have fought for
in World War I and II. Keep current and
stay informed I fear more controversies to
come.
Power to the people
Suzanne Adamson,
Strathmore
Democratic right and privacy denied?
To the Editor
The number of 66.6 represents the
growing debt by our current Council And
Mayor. We continue to borrow more un-
necessary funding for projects needed for
future growth rather than sustaining our
current needs for this population.
All in a hope that the new infrastructure
paid for by us tax payers will be attractive
to new developers to build here without
them having to pay their fair share.
Town staffng and administration also
continues to grow, but are we actually get-
ting value for our tax payer dollar?
In 2001, of the 5,300 eligible voters,
only a total of 952 or 17 per cent actually
cast ballots. 2004 only 33 per cent of a
growing voter population cast theirs. Was
it voter apathy or just disgust for the in-
evitable result?
Previous citizens stood forward to voice
their displeasure on several occasions. Mr.
George Lattery in 2005 submitted before
council representing the Strathmore Tax-
payers Association and again in 2006 &
2007 on behalf of the Concerned Citizens
Alliance. Later to become a one-term may-
or from 2007 to 2010.
In 2010 the election was monopolized
by the Change for Strathmore Party. I call
it a party because when you have multiple
candidates and their platforms are iden-
tical it is recognized as a party. A quote
from a previous local paper sums up their
collective position.
Having things changed isnt something
Change for Strathmore believes will hap-
pen overnight, but their fnal role is to
lobby council once they are elected to
ensure some of the changes happen as
quickly as possible (end quote).
Where are they now?
Why have we not heard from them so
feverishly since the day after the election?
Who from the Change for Strathmore
Party was elected and currently sits on
council?
Why hasnt the two local papers asked
that same question? (ie: if you attended
the meetings obviously you are a mem-
ber).
They always demand openness and
transparency while running for offce, so
it should not be too diffcult when asked
individually if they went to the meetings
for the truth to surface.
What changes have been successfully
lobbied thus far?
As I see it we are all still circling the
drain waiting for the next fush of cash to
be needed for yet again another unneces-
sary Town of Strathmore Project set forth
by administration.
Every time we go to the polls we cross
our fngers and hope that things will get
better.
We continue to vote and exchange the
politicians to the same result.
It is the same administration that we
have had for such a very long time.
Administration is the group that is actu-
ally at the helm of the ship not council
nor the mayor.
What is their vision for our future?
If we stay on the same course are we
not on the verge of bankruptcy?
During the next municipal election are
you as a voter going to be distracted by
the last minute groups lobbying for their
own interests and topics.
Could it be possible that a new member
of council that is willing to review the em-
ployment of our current administration be
on the horizon?
Only time will tell.
On a personal note I do applaud those
that sacrifce of themselves to represent
us on council, but not the rest.
We are all in this together.
Mr. John M. Whieldon
Strathmore
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Rural Fire needs support
Sharon McLeay
Times Contributor
Strathmore and Carseland Rural Fire
Association approached the County of
Wheatland for an operations loan on
March 6, 2012.
The loan would allow the Associa-
tion to refnance their existing loan at
a lower interest rate and address some
fnancial issues within the fre depart-
ment. Councillors asked Brad Walls,
spokesperson for the association, what
the worst-case scenario would be if the
county refused the loan.
By April, we wont be able to oper-
ate, said Walls.
Although the issue seems straight
forward, there are many complicated
factors involved in the decision, such as
who provides what funding and how
to provide adequate services equally,
within a limited funding pool.
The province legislates in the Forest
and Prairie Protection Act and the Mu-
nicipal Government Act that the county
provide fre service to the residents
within its borders, and determine the
level of service as well.
There is no guaranteed funding from
the province directly for each rural fre
association, however the province is-
sues Municipal Services Initiatives of
approximately $900 million, that com-
petitively all cities and municipal dis-
tricts try to access. Through a formula
calculation, the County of Wheatland
gets $3.6 million in capital and operat-
ing funds from the government to add
to its tax-based income. This keeps ev-
erything in the county running. They
allocate parts of those funds to fre as-
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sociation support. The county currently
subsidizes funding for nine fre loca-
tions with three of those halls (Strath-
more, Rockyford, Standard) receiving
additional taxation funds from their
town taxes.
The Associations contribute money
to their own budgets from various
community fundraising efforts. Last
year the Strathmore/Carseland Rural
Association contributed $12,000 fund-
raised funds to the budget. One fund-
raiser is its Ladies Night Out fundraiser
held in the fall.
They can also apply for grants, but
there is no guarantee the grant is award-
ed. Individual services must compete
with multiple applicants and 14 other
interest groups, for over $25 million
in $75,000 Community Initiative Plan
operations grants, and $75,000 project
based funding and International grants,
province wide www.culture.alberta.ca/
cip . Grant money was awarded in the
past for the Gleichen water tower res-
toration and the food bank.
Community Initiatives Program
grants for Strathmore shows that 40
grants totaling of $735,231 have been
provided between 2002 and 2011,said
Beryl Cullum Communications Offcer
for Alberta Culture and Community
Services
There is also a Rural Community
Adaption Grant www.municipalaffairs.
alberta.ca/municipalgrants-ministry.
cfm offered by the Alberta Government.
It has a pool of $15 million which in-
cludes provisions for unique communi-
ty solutions for other adaptation activi-
ties driven by rural communities and
regions, which can demonstrate a last-
ing impact that might not otherwise be
included in Assessment and Planning,
Capacity Building, or Rural Economic
Development and Economic Diversif-
cation.
Most rural fre departments are large-
ly volunteer staffed and receive only
minimal honorariums ($30 regardless
of hours worked) for time spent train-
ing and deployed. For most volunteers,
it is a labour of love and necessity, to
provide protection for families and
neighbours, who would otherwise
have no protection or help.
We have tried to do everything un-
der our control to generate funding.
We have given it our number one shot,
said Walls.
He outlined over $50,000 in reduc-
tions that the Association made avail-
able through restructuring. If the
county refnanced their 15-year equip-
ment loan from the bank, the interest
savings reduction is close to $4,000 per
month. The Association felt this would
allow them to start a reserve fund as
well.
We have taken a tighter approach,
said Walls. We are not being reactive;
we are trying to be proactive.
In order to have a working hall, ca-
pable to fght fre effectively, there is
a high equipment cost. The Strath-
more/Carseland Rural halls have two
bush buggies to fght grass fres val-
ued at about $110,000 each. There
are two tenders which haul water in
areas that dont have water supplies
and cost $186,000 (1500gal.) and
$480,000(3000) respectively. The front-
line engine, which also hauls accident
extrication equipment, costs $435,000
and the chiefs vehicle, necessary for
insurance purposes, is about $40,000.
The life expectancy of the fre vehicles
is approximately 10 years. There is no
trade-in value and if a purchaser cant
be found for old equipment, the cost
is lost to the department. The Associa-
tion was offering collateral of the fre
equipment for the loan; however, the
county already holds part ownership of
the vehicles.
We already own 65 per cent of
the vehicles. To make them collateral
wouldnt make sense, said Councillor
Ben Armstrong about the vehicles of-
fered by Strathmore/Carseland Rural
Fire Association for collateral.
Because the vehicles depreciate, it
wasnt the best collateral in the long
term. Walls suggested caveats on prop-
erty or any other type of arrangement
the county felt appropriate to cement
the loan.
The County councillors voiced their
concerns and extended their personal
support for the Associations dilemma.
It is a concern, we want to keep them
in operation, but if we took collateral,
it is a losing situation. It would be a PR
nightmare if we had to foreclose, said
Councillor Don Vander Velde.
We can see the urgency in your fac-
es, said Councillor Ken Sauve, of the
six representatives present.
We want you to know we appreciate
all the time and devotion that fre crews
expend in the county, said Councillor
Bernice Bland.
Years ago it was just about fght-
ing fres, but now it is about accident
and vehicle extraction and much more.
Costs are driven up by insurance and
legal systems, said Councillor Arm-
strong. Alberta Government guide-
lines are killing rural services.
There are 8285 people and 2941 resi-
dences in Wheatland County as of 2011
(not including the three town centres).
Coverage would average responsibility
for 1380 people or 490 residences per
hall. The further the hall is from the
call, the longer it takes to respond and
the severity of the emergency often in-
creases. Each association has mutual
agreements to help other halls in emer-
gencies, but that also results in longer
response times. However, population is
not distributed evenly around the halls.
Halls close to urban areas and high-
ways receive greater call volume.
The Strathmore/Carseland Rural As-
sociation doubled its calls to 101 calls
in 2011. The money the hall can recover
for those calls has dropped 42 per cent,
because the Association agreed for the
county to distribute money evenly be-
tween other halls with lower volumes
to keep them viable. The Association
feels they would not be in this place
now, had that not occurred. Halls with
lower call volumes received increased
funding.
Councillors were also concerned
about the effects granting this request
on all departments under their jurisdic-
tion.
We dont oversee them, said Coun-
cillor Armstrong. Fire sources say the
county has indicated they would pre-
fer not to oversee them. The decision-
making process stays in the hands of
the people living around and support-
ing the halls.
Councillors felt the issue is complex
and perhaps in the past decisions were
reactive and not proactive. They moved
to advance $75,000 funding to the
Strathmore/Carseland Rural Associa-
tion, from the current 2012 budget paid
in June. They also want to discuss the
issue further and consider reorganiza-
tion measures at a meeting on March
15, at which all the fre hall and asso-
ciation representatives will be present.
They tabled the loan decision to a later
meeting.
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Times Reporter
Providing patient comfort is almost
as important to Dr. Ash as providing
quality dental care. Dr. Ash is opening
up shop here in Strathmore next to the
Dollarama in the Ranch Market.
Im really keen and an avid believ-
er in providing high quality evidence-
based dentistry to patients, and my
philosophy is that our care should be
health-centered and patient-based,
said Dr. Ash.
I like to know each patient in per-
son, and really know their needs and
be able to take care of their needs in a
really relaxed, warm environment with
lots of smiles.
Taking away the stress of dealing
with insurance companies is another
thing Ranch Market Dental offers to its
patients.
We deal with the insurance compa-
nies ourselves, you dont need to have
that headache.
Everything is state of the art and
up to code with Albertas guidelines.
Dr. Ash said everything is digital, and
so for patients having digital x-rays,
there is very low radiation. The dental
chairs are Adec chairs, which he said
are comfortable, and patients who may
need to be in the chair for a few hours,
shouldnt experience any back pain or
discomfort.
We can offer sedation as well, so I
offer a combination of laughing gas
and oral sedation, said Dr. Ash.
With oral sedation we just give you
some pills to take, and these pills actu-
ally make you really relaxed. What they
do is you can go through with the ap-
pointment without having any anxiety
and they have some effects that make
you forget your experience so you dont
have any bad experience or anything in
your memories.
He said if you are anxious then you
can opt for sedation, but if you arent
then you can just have a regular visit.
There will also be chair-side computers
and intra-oral cameras, and there will
be pictures taken of everything being
done and shown to the patient.
Its a good educative tool that you
can see really whats going on and be
aware of the things we are doing, said
Dr. Ash.
Another perk to seeing Dr. Ash is that
he is offering a free bleaching to his
patients who book an appointment be-
fore May 1.
Every patient gets free bleaching be-
fore May 1. We have two different op-
tions. If you like we can do it chair-side
here. If you do it chair-side it takes half
an hour to an hour and usually two ap-
pointments. You get actually instant re-
sults, said Dr. Ash.
Or we can actually make some
bleaching trays for you and you can take
it home, and it takes usually 30 days to
see the results with home bleaching.
Dr. Ash has two Doctor of Dental
Surgery Degrees. He spent six years
training at the Melli University, and two
years of training at Dalhousie Universi-
ty. He is also a member of the Canadian
and Alberta dental associations and is a
former member of the Royal College of
Dental Surgeons of Ontario. He is con-
tinuously upgrading to keep himself
aware and educated on the latest trends
and information.
I take a lot of continuing education
courses every year to keep myself up
to date, in different subjects like gum
disease treatment and prosthodontics,
sedation courses, implant courses, I
always try to keep myself up to date,
said Dr. Ash.
Ranch Market Dental will host its
grand opening on March 16 at 10 a.m.
Dr. Ash said he will also begin booking
appointments on the 16th.
Shannon LeCLair
Times Reporter
On March 7 the Labour Market Part-
nership, which has the goal of build-
ing a stronger workforce, was offcially
launched.
Bow Valley College (BVC), in partner-
ship with the Banff Centre, the Govern-
ment of Alberta, and the Alberta Rural
Development Network, were happy to
announce the launch and plans were
outlined for the new Employer Work-
place Training Research Project. The
project will focus on Chestermere and
Strathmore regions.
Were very excited to engage in this
project and the one component would
be the rural employer access to work
place training needs and the level of ab-
original engagement. The other compo-
nent will be leadership development,
said Teri McKinnon, with BVC.
Dr. Frideres, with the Banff Centre,
spoke of leadership and the programs
the Banff Centre has to promote lead-
ership.
McKinnon said questions from Fri-
deres have been integrated into the re-
search project. There will be two phas-
es. One will be a survey which will be
available either online or in hardcopy.
The second phase will be one-on-one
interviews with the employers partici-
pating.
A broad based environment scan will
be developed to determine the existing
workforce essential skill needs, aborigi-
nal engagement and leadership devel-
opment and will assess the strengths,
gaps and needs demand.
A summary report will then be put
forth to Alberta Rural Development and
the government of Alberta to build an
action plan based on the results. McK-
innon says a lot of time will be spent
crossing the entire sector in industry
and look at different sized organiza-
tions from micro to large employers.
The big thing is fguring out the needs.
The partnership can give 5,000 options
but if the options arent needed then
it just becomes useless to that commu-
nity.
We want to make sure we come in
and meet the needs of whats here,
said McKinnon.
What it does for the community is
what will hopefully engage people, if
they feel that they can have a say in
the direction of the future, Im hoping
theyll participate.
This is an important initiative, the
whole matter of workforce skills devel-
opment and leadership development
is extremely important in the context
of what we know will be a growing
workforce shortage in Alberta, which
is about opportunity, said MLA Arno
Doerkson, who was in attendance on
behalf of the Department of Human
Services.
I think theres a great opportunity
for Albertans to take advantage of op-
portunities in the work force, I think
its an opportunity that we havent seen
in many years in terms of the dynamic
of activity happening which creates job
opportunities.
This initiative to work with em-
ployers to say whats needed, how do
we provide the skills and the training
thats needed, I think is a good initia-
tive. When I got the invitation I thought
well this fts into the context of what
Im working at around the province its
important to bring these initiatives to
rural Alberta to, so I look forward to
the results of this.
It is a six-month research project,
which began in February and will be
completed in September. McKinnon
said they are still looking for employers
to take part in the surveys and inter-
views. Any employers wishing to take
part in project can contact McKinnon
at 403-362-2550 for more information.
Teri McKinnon was just one of the speakers stat-
ing their part in the newest Labour Market Part-
nership initiative.
Badminton
wrap up
JeTS badminton wrapped up on March
12. JeTS has been in Strathmore since
1995, with a goal if making sports fun for
everyone, while teaching the skills needed
to succeed for anyone interested in pursu-
ing the sport further. Basketball, badminton
and volleyball are all offered at various times
throughout the year, always on a Monday
night, and there are camps held in the sum-
mer. The STARS volleyball program is start-
ing on March 19 and they are still accept-
ing registrations. More information can be
found at www.jetsathletics.com or by email-
ing jetsathletics@shaw.ca.
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The grand opening for Dr. Ashs new dental clinic,
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10 a.m.
The Wheatland Lodge received a helping hand last week, March 9, from Seniors Minister George
VanderBurg in the form of a cheque for $22,325. VanderBurg initiated the funding from his budget
allocation said MLA Arno Doerkson. it will be used to repair the lightening, the carpet and some exte-
rior maintenance. Pat Fule, left, Town Councillor, Mark Gibeau, Chair for Wheatland Housing, Shirley
Reinhardt, Chief Administrative Offcer for Wheatland Housing, MLA Arno Doerkson.
Lodge receives a little fnancial boost
Whats
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Mark Your Calendars for these
Upcoming Special
Events....
Project HoPes annual
Fundraising gala
Saturday March 17th. Sharing HOPE and
Good Fortune! Tickets $50,
cocktails @5 dinner @6. Live and silent auction.
Call 403-807-2965 for info.
Free careers course
March 17 (1-2:30pm) Strathmore Municipal
Library (85 Lakeside Blvd.)
Calling all job-seekers! This course will also touch
on government and other useful career resources.
To register, please call at 403-934-5440.
cooking togetHer Program
social get together for those 55+ to prepare and have a
group lunch on Monday, March 19 from 10 am to 1 pm.
Cost is $5.00 includes all supplies register by calling
Marg at 403-901-7811 by Friday
stratHmore tHeatre Players guild
will be having auditions for their June production of
Blythe Spirit. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, March
20th @ 7:00 p.m. If you have always wanted to participate
in community theatre, this is your opportunity.
For more info call Angela @ 403-901-0182
Free mango language learning Program
Mar 21 (1-2pm) Strathmore Municipal Library 85 Lake-
side Blvd. To register, please call at 403-934-5440.
Free Facebook For beginners course
Mar 21 (3:30-4:30) Strathmore Municipal Library
- 85 Lakeside Blvd. Connect with family and friends
using the worlds most popular social network!
To register, please call at 403-934-5440
Free e-resources: an overview course
Mar 19 (1-2:30pm & 6:30-8pm) Strathmore Municipal
Library - 85 Lakeside Blvd. With downloadable material
available 24/7, your library is always open!
This course offers an overview of the e-resources offered
by Strathmore Library. Basic computer skills and an
active library card are required for this course.
To register, please call at 403-934-5440.
new stratHmore Quilt guild
looking for members of all sewing or quilting abilities to
help bring this guild to life. Meeting Mar 22 @ 7pm at the
Ag grounds quonset.
hanson10@telus.net or call 403 901 0088
autHor visit
Saturday, March 24 (1-3pm) Strathmore Municipal Library,
85 Lakeside Blvd. Join us as we welcome local author,
Gary Hickling, as he reads from his new novel,
Mature Retribution: A Smile. Book signing
with light refreshments to follow.
mentor & Family oPen House
come and meet some Parents, the Mentors, do an activity
and have lunch on Monday March 26 from 11 am to 1:00
pm. Theme Easter Egg Decorating - Free event,
register by calling Pat at 403-901-7684 by Friday
so we have enough supplies
Royal Canadian Legion
For information regarding hall rentals, darts and crib,
please call 403.934.5119
MOPS/MOMSnext (Moms group)
meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays 9:30-11:30 at the Strath-
more Alliance Church. Visit www.strathmoremops.
blogspot.com for more details.
Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife Association
(Your local fsh & game club). Meetings 2nd Thurs-
day every month, 7:30pm at the Clubhouse. Call
Larry at 403-934-4388 for more information.
Strathmore District Health Services Auxiliary
Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month
@ 1:30 pm, (excluding July & August). Lower level
Conference Room at the Strathmore Hospital. New
members welcome. For more info please call 403-
934-4436
Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce
meets the second Thursday 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
ftter you.
The Hope Bridges Society
Board meetings held the third Tuesday of each month
at 7 p.m. Please call Marvin Hilton 403-901-8872 for
information.
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 notifes 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.
Strathmore Homeschool Familes.
Any Strathmore and Area familes that are home-
schooling are invited to join our Yahoo Group. groups.
yahoo.com/group/strathmorehsfams
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.
Strathmore Caregiver Support Group
This is an opportunity for caregivers to fnd support
and beneft 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 403-901-
2044 or call the Church Offce at 403-934-2374.
Strathmore Lions Club
meets the frst 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 frst Monday of each Month at 7:30 p.m.
Call Glen at 403-901-6038. Website:
www.strathmore53.com
Strathmore Parent and Tot Playgroup,
meets every Tuesday at 9:30 - 11:30 am. in the
Strathmore United Church Basement. For more infor-
mation call Tammy at 403-983-7284 or
Ali at 403-934-2089. $1 per child
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 offce, 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.
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.
Parent Link has reopened as
Hand-In-Hand Parent Link Centre!
Call 403-983-0076 for Program information or drop
by the offce in Country Lane Mall for a
Program Calendar.
Chestermere and area Children (& Families)
with Type 1 Diabetes.
Our Goal is to create a group of mature, respon-
sible 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.
Adult Competitive Drop In Volleyball
Wednesdays 7-9 Crowther Memorial Junior High
$2.00 per drop in
Begins Wednesday September 21, 2011
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 Rural Crime Watch.
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each Month.
Featuring guest speakers. For
more information call 403-934-4055.
Strathmore & District Agricultural Society
Darcy Ledene - General Manager
Strathmore & District Agricultural Society
gmsags@telus.net 403.934.5811 Offce
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 chal-
lenging 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, includ-
ing 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 De-
tachment at (403) 934-6552.
Strathmore Baptist Church Meeting
Sundays @ 11am and Thursdays @ 7pm, Call Pastor
David Blankenship for info 403-390-4431.
Happy Gang 55 plus Seniors
Meetings; 2nd Tuesday every month @ 1:15pm.
Potluck Supper; fourth Tuesday every month at
5:30pm. Everyone welcome!
Hall Rental; $80. Call Shirley @ 403-934-9927.
All other inquiries call Eric @ 403-901-1596.
RCCG Peculiar People Assembly,
Strathmore Meeting
Sunday Services at 10am & Wednesdays Bible study
at 7pm. Venue: Chuck Mercer room of Centennial
Civic Centre. PH: 403-667-7832 e-mail pastorla-
wal@gmail.com
The Strathmore Youth Club
is looking for people interested in leading youth
programs and for a Volunteer Coordinator. If you are
interested in either of these positions, please contact
the Strathmore Youth Clubs Program Coordinator for
application details, inquire@youthclubstrathmore.info
or 403-324-4521.
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Meeting in the Storefront School @ 688 Westchester
Rd., Strathmore. Saturday morning @ 10:00 AM
Pastor Ghena Girleanu, phone 403-983-0081.
Are you graduated from high school?
Are you looking for a place to connect with other
young adults in the context of faith and fellowship?
If this sounds like you and you would like to attend a
coffee night please email us at stmics@shaw.ca.
403-901-0440
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MlS c3493418
call Sheila
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MlS c3510567
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$330,000
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1 metal, 1 wood
Small cozy mobile home.
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East of Standard
4 acres
$179,999
MlS c3500510
call ron
Hayley
Poirier
403
934-5533
Double Garage
Fully Developed
Low Maintenance
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call robert & taMara
2006 Model
VERY CLEAN
Titled lot...close to
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MlS c3505340
upgraded in
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3 + 1 bdrms, 2 baths
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Double detached garage
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MlS c3509079
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MlS c3505436
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looking for
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111-Fourth ave!
New condos by Abe Fehr
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MlS c3504029
open house
sun., march 18,
12-3
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$369,900!
27 acres
$175,000
South east of Strathmore
Power and gas at
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Some gas revenue
MlS c3486059
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price reduced
great price!
3+acres $114,900
Several nice building sites
Private loads of trees
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3 acres south
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MlS c3510075
amazing acreage
short commute to
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102 Park lane drive
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sat., march 17,
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-oversize garage, dog kennels
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add on in 2007
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MlS c3497558
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shelving units!
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New Furnace & bathroom
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Area residents want answers about the
maintenance of CN rail crossings and
stockpiled rail cars on abandoned lines.
Attention focused on the track and
crossings between Lyalta and Ardenode.
The crossings are dug out and they
are not going back and fxing them, park-
ing railcars and leaving them there, said
Councillor Brenda Knight.
Farmers are having problems with
travelling over poorly maintained cross-
ing sites and the rail cars block access
to their property. Other concerns are the
diversion of wildlife paths due to blocked
cars, maintenance of the vegetation, safe-
ty, fre hazards and disrupting environ-
mental esthetics.
It has bothered me for a long time
that they are saving these abandoned rail
lines to park their junk on. They are a
real eyesore, said Councillor Ken Sauve.
Gravel to roads
Several councillors had requests con-
cerning gravel issues. Councillor Alice
Booth questioned the practise of some
gravel companies to mine right up to the
fence lines, which was causing a break-
down in road shoulders and ditches.
According to Alberta Environment
guidelines, the companies have to main-
tain a three metre buffer, said Dave
Churchill, Manager of Transportation and
Infrastructure.
Councillor Bernice Bland requested
20 cubic yards of gravel be delivered for
the Cheadle Community Association for
recreation projects, and Councillor Don
Vander Velde requested gravel for the
front of Carseland Fire Hall. Crews will
shortly be working in the Churchill pit
out of Lyalta and stockpiling some gravel
in the main yard.
Nightingale is scheduled to have road
overlay done this year and Bland said
ratepayers suggested there might be sav-
ings to extend chipping processes the ex-
tra two miles off Hwy 9, which was sug-
gested in the 10 year plan.
We are just doing overlay this year. We
dont have enough money in the budget
to do that, and the chipping process is
a different kind of work, said Churchill.
runninG radar
County offcers are working hard at
public protection through policing, com-
munity interaction, interventions and
Public Education activities.
Early morning speed control monitor-
ing occurred in Rockyford to enforce a
30km zone.
Its a thoroughfare and people are not
adhering to limit, said Sr. Peace Offcer
Jeff Cyr.
Councillor Don Vander Velde stated
other areas such as Hwy 901 that could
beneft from similar patrols. Offcers con-
curred that several sites were also cov-
ered and felt it presented an effective
public deterrent to increase police aware-
ness.
Census savinGs
Council saved money by declining a
county census and directing staff to uti-
lize Stats Canada fgures in their various
calculation processes.
If you choose to go forward with this
a $60,000 budget reduction can be put
in, said Jim Laslo, Manager of Adminis-
trative services.
While county boundaries and federal
boundaries differ somewhat, a growth
calculation from 2010 fgures predicted
there was not much difference between
the two. The major growth areas are
Speargrass, Muirfeld and acreages on the
west of the county. Some differences may
occur due to unoccupied cottages, unsold
housing and colony populations.
Power Problem resolution
Churchill presented revised-funding fg-
ures of $61,000 for the Gleichen Sewage
Lagoon Irrigation Pivot project, which ad-
dressed power problems with the circuit
boards. The interim solution has been a
propane generator, which requires per-
sonnel to monitor. Partial funds are sup-
plied through a carryover of funds from
2011 and contributions from Fortis.
Tenders vied for projects and staff
opened the envelopes publicly. Five ap-
plicants submitted for the Water Quality-
Based Effuent Limits Study, ranging in
bids between an average of $132,000 and
$253,000. The Orthoproject that provides
aerial photography, used for county plan-
ning, had seven candidates with bids be-
tween $99,000 and $160,000. The project
was being shared with Rockyview Coun-
ty and a representative from Rockyview
with decision authority will jointly evalu-
ate the contracts.
stars suPPort
Council awarded STARS with a $1 per
capita donation, on their $2 per capita re-
quest, on March 6, 2012.
I think this is important to all rural
residents, said Councillor Ken Sauve
Funding was not included in the bud-
get and money would come from tax dol-
lars or reserves.
ProteCtive serviCes
ProjeCtions
Protective services recouped $66,450
from the CORE Certifcation Recognition
and Partners in Reduction and Protective
Services. Coordinator Gerald Skibinsky
updated council that there are upcom-
ing equipment requests coming from the
various fre services. Dalum required an
upgraded pump and command vehicle
radios at a cost of $35,000. Cluny would
require $110,200 for a new bush buggy,
60 per cent fnanced from the capital
fund. Soon Rosebud would also look
at a bush buggy and Standard has been
waiting four years for a new fre hall at
an approximate cost of $600,000. There
was also discussion about additional
emergency radio towers to clear out dead
spots in the county. A study for the south-
west region of the county would cost
$10,000. Skibinsky noted that Protective
Services funds remained strong.
Railcars and crossings need attention
Joel Blakney
won fve
awards when
he showed
his 1968 Pon-
tiac GTO at
the 46th An-
nual World
of Wheels in
Calgary Feb.
17-19.
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After six long years, lots of hard
work, commitment and dedication,
Joel Blakneys dream became a reality
at the 46th Annual World of Wheel in
Calgary Feb. 17-19.
The 20-year-old showed his project
car a 1968 Pontiac GTO at the presti-
gious event and picked up fve awards
for his efforts.
It was a weekend to remember.
It felt really good having your name
called in this big auditorium full of
people and getting an award, said
Blakney. There must have been 300
or 400 cars in the show, so it feels pret-
ty good when youre getting the top
awards in your class.
Blakney was given awards for Best
in Class, Outstanding Paint, Outstand-
ing Display, Rising Star (eligible for
under 25 years old) and the Meguiars
Award (a Top 10 pick for paint, ft and
fnish and overall appearance).
Blakney acquired the car in 2006,
when he was 14 years old. From there,
he essentially gutted the car and be-
gan the long process to customize the
vehicle.
With the assistance of this father
Todd, Blakney rebuilt a Pontiac 455
Engine, which cranks out 530 horse-
power and 550 lbs of torque.
It was really neat there were a lot
of guys (at the show) who didnt be-
lieve me that I did 90 per cent of the
work, said Blakney. A lot of the guys
couldnt believe how young I am and
stuff like that. So there were lots of
questions and a lot of good feedback
from the people.
According to Blakney, the plan now
is to display the car at various shows
through out the year, including Strath-
mores annual Fun Runners Car Show
and Shine in Kinsmen Park later this
July.
After attending as many shows as he
can, the plan is then to eventually take
the car on the road and use it weath-
er permitting of course.
However, it will be tough putting the
car through the paces, as the car has
signifcant value to Blakney.
It means a lot to me because I put
so many years and so much time into
it, he said. Even the last few months
that I was building it I was just so
focused on (fnishing it). Ive been
around cars basically my whole life,
going to the shop and helping my dad
(at the family owned Muscle Motors,
just west of town). This car was just
sitting behind our (old) shop and my
dad asked me if I wanted to restore
the car.
According to Blakney, he had his
eye on another vehicle, but hes glad
he chose the Pontiac. Now that its
done, he plans to restore a few more
vehicles in the upcoming years.
A couple of cars that piqued his in-
terest are the 1970 Cuda (Plymouth
Barracuda) and the 1966 AC Cobra.
This is all Ive ever known, said
Blakney. Its in my blood.
Hard work pays off
Mario Prusina
Times Editor
The Wheatland Warriors will play for
the SCAHL Championship after defeat-
ing the Bow Valley Timberwolves two
games to none and earning the North
Conference Championship.
The local double-A bantam team trav-
eled to Cochrane for Game 1 on March
7, earning a 7-3 win, before closing out
the series with a 4-1 home win in Game
2 on March 10 at the Strathmore Family
Centre.
It started (in Game 1), we came out
working hard and doing whatever it
took to win, said Warriors head coach
Paden Grant. It kind of just carried
through (over to Game 2). We stepped
up our game huge from last series we
knew it would be a big test and we an-
swered the bell. Playing hard, winning
the battles everybody bought into the
systems, so it worked out.
Bow Valley boasted an impressive
25-8-0 regular season record, while the
Warriors carried a 19-8-6 ranking going
into the semi-fnal playoff.
Despite being the lower seed, the
Warriors were confdent going into the
series.
I dont think the (seeding) factored
into the series at all, said the coach.
Weve had success against these guys
already this year. In our mind we were
the top team.
It was huge for us (to win Game 2)
and not have to play that third game.
We wanted them to focus on their job
and take it one shift at a time, win the
battles and not think about the next
game at all.
The Warriors shut down the high-
powered Timberwolves scorers and
used a balanced line-up to earn the
sweep.
Were a hard-working team, said
Grant. Were deep and we need all the
lines contributing and working hard. We
like to get the puck deep, working it
down-low and forechecking hard.
We felt that if we played our game,
wed be successful and wed come out
on top.
We win ugly hockey games, thats
how were (victorious).
The Warriors will now battle the Cran-
brook Ice for the SCAHL Championship.
Despite not winning either game ver-
sus the Ice in the regular season (los-
ing 6-0 in Cranbrook and a 4-4 draw on
home ice), the Warriors are optimistic
about the best-of-fve series.
They are a strong team, theyre
strong on the puck and theyre quick,
said Grant. Were going to have to step
up our game even more. Make quick de-
cisions, move the puck well and battle
hard.
All it takes is that frst win against
them, you get rolling, you get your con-
fdence. We knew that wed have to go
through these top teams and thats
what you want. You want to beat the
best teams.
Game 1 & 2 of the best-of-fve series
are slated for March 15 & 16 in Cran-
brook. Both teams will take a break
from the series to play in their respec-
tive provincial championship, before
resuming the series in March 27 (6:45
p.m.) at the Strathmore Family Centre.
Game 4 (if necessary) will take place
on March 28 (1 p.m.) in Strathmore and
Game 5 (in necessary) is in Cranbrook
on March 29.
The Wheatland
Warriors dis-
posed of the
Bow Valley Tim-
berwolves in the
North Champion-
ship and will face
Cranbrook in the
SCAHL Champi-
onship.

Mario Prusina
Photo
march 1 6 , 2 0 1 2
sports
Warriors win North Championship
The Strathmore Storm atom-
C team won the Tier 5 cham-
pionship this past weekend
over Cochrane. After pulling
out a shoot-out road win in
Game 1 on March 10, the
Storm won Game 2 in Stan-
dard the following day. Tan-
ner West scored the overtime
game winner, while goalten-
der Wyatt Anderson made
key saves in the 5-4 win.

Photo courtesy
of Sarah-dawn Thiessen
Close battle
for Storm
The Tier 6 Novice Strathmore Storm team had great season in which they fnished second overall
in league standings. This result had them face off against Drumheller in the frst round of playoffs
where the series went to three games including an overtime winner for Strathmore. After eliminating
Drumheller, the team went on to face Brooks for the league championship. After beating Brooks 5-4
in Brooks on Saturday, they completed the sweep with a 7-5 victory in Standard on Sunday. Head
coach Andy Holdaway, assistant coaches Scott Smith, Dave Kawula, Ryan Brown and Manager Earl
Sorensen are proud of the Storm for their efforts the entire season!

Manny Everett Photo
Storm Champions
Once again the Strathmore Skate Club put on a great annual show. This year it was a circus
theme complete with three rings and plenty of clowns, mice, horses and other entertaining acts.

Circus comes to town
Mario Prusina
Times Editor
The Wheatland Chiefs will battle for
the North Conference Championship
after sweeping the Airdrie Lightning in
two games.
The local double-A midget team took
Game 1 with a 6-1 on March 7 at the
Strathmore Family Centre, before post-
ing a 4-1 road win in Game 2 on March
10.
We played these guys in the Provin-
cial Playoff, so that helped, said Chiefs
head coach Devin Olson. They dont
pressure as much, so it gives our guys
a little more time. When you come out
hitting against them, that makes a big
difference too especially if you can
get the frst couple of goals.
The Chiefs used a strong offensive
game, lighting the Lightning for 10
goals in two games. However, keeping
them to only a pair of goals was equally
impressive.
Discipline at this time of the year is
huge teams that are still in the play-
offs will capitalize if you give them too
many power plays its gonna kill you,
said Olsen. That has been a big thing
with us, taking too many penalties
through out the year. So it was good to
see the guys keep their composure.
Discipline is a big thing, but we cap-
italize too on our power plays. There
have been a couple of guys who played
their best games (of the year in the
playoffs).
The Chiefs will now take on the Syl-
van Lake Lakers for the North Confer-
ence Championship. The Lakers boast-
ed an impressive 26-6-4 record, good
enough for frst place, while the Chiefs
produced a 24-11-1 campaign.
Game 1 of the best-of-three series
was played on March 13 in Sylvan Lake
Despits a valiant effort, the Chiefs lost
4-1. Games 2 and 3 (if necessary) were
not available as of press time. Please
visit www.scahl.com for the up-to-date
schedule.
Chiefs
advance to
semi-fnal
The Wheatland Chiefs swept the Airdrie Lightning
in two games, outscoring the opposition 10-2 in
the process. The Chiefs will now tangle with Syl-
van Lake in the North Conference Championship.
Mario Prusina Photo
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After capturing the Zone Championship, the Tween A Strathmore ice Fusion earned a bronze
medal at the Provincial Championship in Red Deer march 9-11. All 10 ladies represented them-
selves, Strathmore and the entire zone with pride! Congratulations to coach Jackie Weir (back,
l-r), Coach Rina Hempel, Lauryn eitzen, morgan elder, Taneil Kahlben, Katie edelmann, Laura
Taplin, Darcie Weir, Cassidy Hinz, Coach Jan Wathen, Coach JR Dunbar, martina Vergouwen
(middle, l-r), Tatum Wathen and Raylee Dunbar (front).
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did You Know?
St. Patricks Day is observed on March 17
because that is the feast day of St. Patrick, the patron
saint of Ireland. It is believed that he died on
March 17 in the year 461 AD. It is also a worldwide
celebration of Irish culture and history.
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Would like to offer a BIG
THANK YOU
To the following sponsors of our
2012 You Are What You Eat
Carnival held on March 3, 2012
THANK YOU
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Jim & Glenda Wheeler
Jim & Michelle Lomond
Silpada jewelry (Cynde Dumonceaux)
Rosebud Gas Co-op
Trent & Sharon Sundgaard
Steve ONeill
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Sherri Skibsted
Wild Thing Taxidermy (Perry Ellis)
Doug & Jackie Secord
Marie Koustrup
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accepting registrations
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You can still register at early
bird rates until March 20, 2012.
Call 403-324-7787
for more information or
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please visit our website
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Manny EvErEtt
Times Contributor
The Calgary Dance Express held their
Spring Spectacular Fire and Ice gala at
the Cheadle Hall on March 3.
The Calgary Dance Express (CDE)
is a non-proft performance troupe,
founded in 1986, that entertains na-
tionally, internationally and right here
at home in the Calgary area. The mem-
bers are aged 5 and up and there are
currently 26 performers on the team.
CDEs mission is to provide an oppor-
tunity for children and young adults to
perform locally and around the world,
showcasing their talents and exposing
them to new cultures and opportunities
to work with a variety of people in the
performing arts.
The Calgary Dance Express 2012
Performance Team includes the follow-
ing young people from in and around
Strathmore: Mercedez Allen, Makayla
Cody, Hayley Dunbar, Paige Gilmour,
Lane Habing, Alexandra Keeling, Em-
meline Keeling, Megan Leeper, Hayley
Messier, Jill Proudfoot, Jon Proudfoot,
Zack Proudfoot, Teagan Rabbit Carrier,
Erin Renkas, Katrina Roes, Caley Ryan,
Aquinnah Snider, Cheyanne Snider, Da-
kota Snider, Brittney Standing, James
Standing, Shalynne Standing, Alexandra
Stewart, Breanna Stewart, Sydni Sund-
gaard, Desirae Thomas. The leadership
team includes The Calgary Dance Ex-
press Artistic Team: Artistic Director-
Heather Thomas, Assistant Artistic Di-
rector - Stephen Welch, Contributing
Choreographers for the 2012 Fire and
Ice Gala: Heather Thomas, Stephen
Welch, Brittney Anderson, Joey Matt,
and Robin Szuch.
Fire and Ice
Gala held in
Cheadle
Ringer rule!
Photo courtesy
of Jennifer bertsch
The Rockyford Ringers
U19B ringette team won
the Zone 2 banner on
March 11 after a hard-
fought three-game battle
against Airdrie. The team
is now preparing to com-
pete at Provincials, which
will be hosted in Rocky-
ford from March 23-25.
Team members include
coach Brent Melcher
(back, l-r), Norman Nelson
(Assistant Coach), Mallory
Nelson, Jessie Rieger,
Chloe Sprecker, Carly
Melcher, Jenna Vergou-
wen, Amy Kalbhen, Kate
Taplin, Beth Vergouwen
(Manager), Lacey John-
son (front, l-r), Paige Nel-
son (affliate goalie) and
Megan Sharpley (affliate
player).
Top left: Dance express performers with Karen
and Kelly Surge who won the 50/50 $3600.00
pot and generously donated it back to the Dance
Troop. Top right: One of the guest performers
(and Dance Dad) Doug Keeling from Strathmore.
Bottom: One of the younger dancers in Dance
express 7 year old Sydni Sundgaard.
The Calgary Dance express kept the audience
captive at the Fire and ice spring spectacular
gala on March 3.
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notiCeS
GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH US. Business planning, f-
nancing, loans, training and advisory services available at
no charge. Call Community Futures Wild Rose Toll-Free at
1-888-881-9675 or visit us at cfwildrose.ca for more infor-
mation. Business services to support you.
Badlands Search and Rescue
AnnuAl GeneRAl MeetinG
March 31st Rockyford Community Centre
Doors opening for registration at 12:30pm,
with the AGM starting at 3:30pm.
This is open to the public and all are welcome,
however in order to vote each person will have to
have their application package with criminal record
check completed and handed in (this can be done
at the door or prior to the AGM via mail or e-mail)
There is also a $50 membership fee. For more
information please e-mail badlandsar@gmail.com.
West Strathmore Wetland
Conservation and Enhancement Project
PubliC OPEn HOuSE
When: Thursday March 29th, 2012
from 4:30 pm to 8 pm
with a short presentation at 7 pm
Where: Strathmore Civic Centre located at
680 Westchester Road,
Strathmore, Alberta.

Westhoff Engineering Resources Inc. is hosting
this open house on behalf of West Strathmore
Developments to present plans for conserving and
enhancing wetlands between Wheatland Trail and
Thomas Drive.
Join us and provide your feedback on plans to
create wildlife habitat and encourage on-going
wildlife use of the area while continuing to support
the Town of Stathmores storm water management
system.
Questions regarding the open house can be
directed to Karen Oldershaw or Terri Duret of
Westhoff Engineering Resources Inc.
at 403-264-9366.
AuCtionS
6th ANNUAL COLLECTOR
CAR Auction & Speed n
Custom Show, March 23 -
25, 2012, Red Deer West-
erner Park. Featuring The Big
Schwag & indoor car show!
Exhibitor space available.
Consign your car or estate
today. 1-888-296-0528 ext.
102; www.TheElectricGa-
rage.com.
COBBS AG FOODS Grocery
Store, 5015 - 50 St., Sylvan
Lake. Sat., Mar. 24/12, 10
a.m. Selling Com.card board
compactor, W/I coolers,
cases & refrig. equipment,
bakery, deli & meat equip-
ment, shelving, shopping
carts & more. See www.
montgomeryauctions.com.
1-800-371-6963.
GUN AUCTION. March 17 at
11 a.m. All types frearms,
ammo, hunting & sportsman
items. Unreserved! No buy-
ers fee! Wainwright, Alberta.
Scribner Auction, 780-842-
5666. Details: www.scrib-
nernet.com.
BANKRUPTCY AUCTION River
Valley Cycle. Saturday, March
31, 5305 Allard Way, Ed-
monton. 2000 lots, 2 rings
selling Over 200 lots selling
by Bidspotter online bidding.
150 high end bikes for all
genres, parts & accessories,
clothes, safety gear, repair
shop. www.foothillsauctions.
com. Foothills Equipment
Liquidation Co Ltd. 780-
922-6090.
AuCtionS
Piano Tuner -Technician
30 Years of Noted
Piano Service!
Kathie L. Zakresky
Graduate of The Hal T.M. Lyne School of Piano Technology 1981
403.934.5477 kathiezak@gmail.com
Strathmore Slo-Pitch
AGM & Registration
March 29 7 pm
Family Centre - Gold Room
All teAms must Attend
to ensure pArticipAtion.
Water Softeners, Iron Filters
& Drinking Water Systems
205 - 3rd Ave. - Hilton Plaza
Strathmore, AB
403.934.6044
prowaterconditioning@gmail.com
Come Play
Have you ever wanted to see what ringette
is all about? Do you have a child, aged 3
& up, interested in joining a sport that pro-
motes fun, ftness, friendship and fair play??
Come & Try
Ringette Event
For more information about the Strathmore
Minor Ringette Association, please visit
www.strathmoreringette.ca
One hour on the ice, tons of fun, and free. If you dont have
full equipment, dont worry because your child only needs a
pair of skates, a helmet and warm gloves.
Rings and sticks will be provided.
When: Friday, march 16th
Strathmore Family Centre arena, Gold Ice
on-Ice Session: 4:30 - 5:30pm
(please come at least 15 minutes early)
Information Session: 5:30 - 5:45pm
Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required
You may register by calling Kim Bailie
at 403-934-2843, or email to kimbailie@shaw.ca.
Shannon LeCLair
Times Reporter
The Crowther Memorial Junior High (CMJHS) basketball
teams had a good season this year. Each team worked hard to
improve their skills and fnish off as strong as they could by
the end of the season.
The senior girls team once again won gold at zones, bring-
ing home the banner for the second year in a row. In the eight
tournaments in which the girls competed in, they brought
home four gold medals, three silvers and a bronze.
We had a really close team, they got along really well, it was
kind of very like a family atmosphere, said coach Scott Koller,
about why he thinks the girls meshed so well.
They worked hard on practice and all the stuff we needed
to fx we usually fxed it in practice. Our last game we shot 40
per cent, which is huge, thats like college level shooting. If
you can shoot 35 per cent youre doing good and we went 40
per cent, its pretty impressive.
Our two captains were kind of the leaders, Erin Warrick and
Karly Larson, they kind of set the tone for everything. They
kept everyone together.
Both of the captains were nominated for Alberta Shooting
Stars, a program in Chestermere, which is similar to a prov-
ince-wide All Star weekend. Normally the team is a mix of dif-
ferent grade levels, but this year all of the girls were in Grade
9 and will be moving on.
It was a really fun year, great group of girls, the last two
years Ive had a lot of fun. The high school team will be good
next year I think. Theyll have a lot of good players. Ill miss
them, it feels like my kids are moving away, said Koller.
After a bit of a slow start to the season the senior boys team
were able to pull off a second place fnish at zones.
It was really good. We started out a little slow but we really
picked it at the end. We had our best tournament of the season
at the very end, said assistant coach Matt Laslo.
The boys beat the top seeded team John Paul out of Okotoks
in the semi-fnals but lost to Olds in the fnals.
It was a very successful season, we had a lot of talented
players, a lot of people that really worked hard. Beating John
Paul was defnitely a highlight, said Laslo.
Tyis YellowHorn had a very strong tournament and he
probably led the whole tournament in scoring. We had a really
good team this year, it was nice for the boys to go from where
we were losing out every frst round of the season to fnishing
second.
Laslo said the Grade 7 players look really good and feels
there are solid prospects coming from them.
MarNai YellowHorn and her husband Shay can be thanked
for helping the JV boys expand on their skills.
It was good to see them progress throughout the year. I
wish we had a tournament actually at the end of the season,
because they improved so much that it would have been nice
to see how they did again against some of the teams, said
MarNai YellowHorn.
There were 15 boys on the team, and in her three years of
coaching the boys, this was the frst year they have played in
Crowther wraps up
its basketball season
tournaments. The boys won a game every single tournament,
though they didnt place. YellowHorn said it was really good
to see the boys win a few games because most of them didnt
know a lot about basketball in the beginning.
The last game of the season for the boys was against Stan-
dard. The frst time the two teams had been matched up, Stan-
dard had walked away with a victory, but in the fnal game
CMJHS won.
It was a great way to end the season, even though it was just
exhibition, but the boys loved the games. Its not enough to just
practice, kids always get up for games and get pumped up for
games, it was a good win for them, said YellowHorn.
The JV girls also improved their game a lot this past season
and coach Scott Sackett thinks they have a bright future in
basketball.
One thing that was really good was they did a shared prac-
tice every couple of weeks, the senior and junior girls teams
practiced together parts of the time, and then they had sepa-
rate practice as well. That was something that was new this
year that was really good, said Sackett.
The two players who stood out the most for him were Eliza-
beth Bechtold and Madelaine Fisk.
In the games they both have a really good sense of whats
happening, or whats going to happen, like being in the right
place at the right time, said Sackett.
My hope for next year is a good Grade 7 team again, and
because it was such a big Grade 9 senior team this year its big
turnover, so pretty much it will be a brand new junior varsity
team and so I hope the girls I have this year will be good at
kind of mentoring the girls next year for junior varsity.
All four of the teams had ups and downs this season, and the
coaches are all looking forward to what next year will bring.
Crowthers senior girls basketball team brought home the zone banner for
the second year in a row.
The Holy Cross Collegiate female Hawks hosted the 2A basketball
zones march 9 and 10. The girls faced stiff competition throughout
and walked away with seventh place.
Hawks host 2A Zones
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Tea &
Bake Sale
Saturday, March 17
2 pm
anglican Church Hall
237 1st Avenue, Strathmore
Parents any plans yet
for your Grade 12s
Graduation Dinner?
Tickets now available for
May 26 Banquet Dinner at the
Strathmore Family Centre!
Tickets $35
Available March 30 & April 2
at the Civic Centre 12 - 1:30 pm & 3:15 - 4:30 pm
or email strathmoregrad2012@hotmail.ca
for an order form or for info.
SHS Parent Orginized
the Royal
Canadian legion
#10 stRathmoRe
Saturday,
March 17
All welcome to join in the fun!
Free admission! Lots of Blarney!
Fun Irish
Classic
Horse
Racing
IRISH Stew
SeRved All
dAy!
New
management
in the Legion
Kitchen which
is now open for
business daily.
Marlin Travel is holding
their annual
Easter Food Bank
Food drivE
Each food or cash donation will
be eligible for an entry form to
win up to 100 Air Miles.
All donations must be received
by April 03, 2012.
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tel.: (403) 934-2400
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The card logo should be used in material that
references the programand does not include
a bonus reward mile offer.
The card should be used straight, but may be
used on a 10 angle. The use of a drop
shadowis allowed.
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space surrounding the card, but it should be
clearly visible with no interference fromother
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1st annual
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This ad is
sponsored by
saturday, June 2
10 - 4 pm
Strathmore Curling Rink,
south side entrance,
Agricultural Grounds
We are looking for Vendors,
Entertainment, Non-Proft
Organizations, Demonstrations.
For a registration form please call:
Barb 403.934.5481
Rose 403.934.5589
coming evenTS
Friday, March 16 - 4 pm to 7 pm &
Saturday, March 17 - 9 am to 4 pm
at 56 Parkwood Cres

Items include lap tops, Mac desk top computer,
peripheral accessories, pocket books, Pinwheel
crystal glassware, laser fax, lawn mower, tool box
with tools, small electrical tools, tea spoon collec-
tion with display cases and many small items.
GaraGe / MovinG Sale
garage SaleS
C-Can Storage
Storage unitS available.
8 x 20, rodent and weather resistant
sea can units. Located in a well lite
fenced secure yard in Spruce Park.
Reasonable rates.
Call 403-901-5255
Strathmore Prayer
& healing roomS
EvEryonE WElcomE
For more information
call 403-901-0893
or visit us at
115a 3rd. avenue.
Come in and be encouraged!
Free Prayer for healing, miracles & restoration.
every monday 7 - 9 pm.
Strathmore minor
Soccer Federation
Wednesday, march 21
7 pm in the
Strathmore aquatic centre (upstairs)
Board MeMBers Needed
Come out and support local soccer!
annual General meetinG
Western IrrIgatIon DIstrIct
Box 2372, 105 - 900 Pine road, strathmore, aB t1P 1K3
FORM 5
Irrigation Districts Act
(Section 85/86)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE
THE AREAOF AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
TAKE NOTE that applications have been received by
the Western Irrigation District to change the area of the District.
Applications to remove parcels consist of:
Any person wishing to complain is required to submit a written complaint to the
Western Irrigation District at Box 2372 105-900 Pine Road, Strathmore, Alberta,
T1P 1K3 within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice.
Jim Webber, P. Eng.
General Manager
Western Irrigation District
FORM 1
Irrigation Districts Act
(Section 45(2) (b))
nOtIce OF
AnnuAl MeetIng
TAKE NOTE that the annual meeting of the
irrigators of the Western Irrigation District
will be held at the Strathmore Travelodge,
Strathmore, Alberta on the 4th day of
April, 2012 beginning at 1:30 pm to:
(a) present annual reports of:
(i) the chair on behalf of the Board,
(ii) the manager,
(iii) the auditor of the district, and
(iv) the maintenance of irrigation works
of the district, and
(b) conduct any other business.
DATED at the Town of Strathmore, this 2nd day
of March, 2012.
Erwin Braun, Manager
Western Irrigation District
pleAse bRIng yOuR AnnuAl
RepORt wIth yOu tO the MeetIng.
Lutheran Church Canada (LCC)
worship services are being held every
Tuesday evening 6:30 pm at
Trinity Lutheran Christian Academy
630 Westchester Road
Info call: 403-901-0205
Email Pastor Nick:
twobits@airnet.com
All are welcome!
You must have simple
non complex tax requirements.
Call 403-934-5335 for eligibility information
and to arrange for an appointment.
85 Lakeside Blvd
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K2
(403)934-5335 fax (403)934-2457
Wheatland FCSS
is providing
free income
tax preparations
for low income residents
of Strathmore and Wheatland County.
Power Washing Window Cleaning
Residential Commercial Interior Exterior
Eavestrough Cleaning & Repairs
Spider Control
Roy Chester 403-520-1974
www.rjchester.com
WIndoW ClEanIng
by Roy Chester
EaRlY BIRd SPECIalS!
noTiceS noTiceS
Sharons
Doggie Dos
Professional All Breed
Dog grooming.
Strathmore.
18 years experience.
Reasonable Rates &
Calm Environment.
Sharon 403-934-3824
pets
LOVE ANIMALS? - Love
your Career! Animal Health
Technology diploma pro-
gram. GPRC Fairview
Campus. On-campus work-
ing farm. On-site large
and companion animals.
On-campus residences.
1-888-999-7882; www.
gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
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Bryne and Ellen Christensen
and Val Schaning
are pleased to announce
the upcoming marriage
of their children
Samantha Christensen
to Carson Sherwick
Wedding to take place
August 25, 2012
in Strathmore, AB.
Samantha & Carson
Colin and Bonnie Huxted together with
Herb Fitzsimmons and Theresa Fitzsimmons are
pleased to announce the engagement of their children
Kimberly Dawn and Graham Blair
Wedding to take place in Costa Rica March 26, 2012
Reception to follow in Lyalta May 12, 2012
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monthly. Call Paulette at
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A Canadian crop hail insurance provider is seeking individuals interested
in adjusting crops in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. Training will
be provided, however an agricultural background would be benefcial.
Training allowance will begin at $150/day. Compensation is allowed for
travel expenses. Must have own vehicle, be in good health and willing to
travel during the summer months. Interested individuals should attend
one of the following interview dates and bring a resume to submit.
Edmonton: March 22 from 9:00-11:00am
at the Nisku Inn and Conference Center.
Calgary: March 22 from 2:30-4:30pm
at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Airdrie-Calgary North.
Interested individuals who are not able to attend
should call 1-888-666-4245 for further information.
HAIL ADJUSTER REQUIRED
A Canadian crop hail insurance provider is seeking individuals interested in
adjusting crops in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. Training will be provided,
however an agricultural background would be benefcial. Training allowance
will begin at $150/day. Compensation is allowed for travel expenses. Must have
own vehicle, be in good health and willing to travel during the summer months.
Interested individuals should attend one of the following interview dates and
bring a resume to submit.
Edmonton: March 22 from 9:00-11:00am
at the Nisku Inn and Conference Center.
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at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Airdrie-Calgary North.
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Obtain employable skills in your dream job by offering employers a wage
subsidy to hire you for summer employment.
If youre a Mtis youth between 15 30 years old, and going back to school
this fall, Mtis Training to Employment Services
can give you the assistance you need to land that
summer job where you can gain employable skills
and the pay cheque you deserve.
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THIS SUMMER, WORK FOR MORE THAN JUST PEANUTS
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subsidy to hire you for summer employment.
If youre a Mtis youth between 15 30 years old, and going back to school
this fall, Mtis Training to Employment Services
can give you the assistance you need to land that
summer job where you can gain employable skills
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help wanted
duE TO ExPANSION Hawk
Machine Works Ltd. is hir-
ing experienced Machinists
and Machine Operators.
Located in Linden, Alberta.
Competitive wages, benefts,
bonuses. Email: denise@
hawkmachine.ca.

INduSTRy NEEdS Skilled
Workers. by popular de-
mand, Fairview Campus of
GPRC offering pre-employ-
ment welder course, April
2, 2012. 12 weeks theory
and hands-on experience, 4
week work practicum. Suc-
cessful completion = Oppor-
tunity to write 1st year ap-
prenticeship exam. Industry
is calling - as a welder you
can answer! 1-888-999-
7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/
fairview.
dISPATCHER POSITION. Cal-
nash Trucking Ltd. - immedi-
ate opening for dispatcher,
Ponoka branch. Responsi-
bilities: coordinating equip-
ment & personnel for rig
moves & service work. Com-
puter skills & knowledge of
trucking industry, drilling
rigs & oilfeld equipment,
transportation rules & regu-
lations an asset. Resume:
Fax 403-783-3011. Email:
hr@calnashtrucking.com.
Attention: dispatch Position.

SOuTH ROCk has positions
for road construction work-
ers, bASE - heavy equipment
operators (Finish Grader
Op). Asphalt - (paver, roller,
screed, raker). Heavy duty
Mechanic (service truck).
General labourers. Forward
resume to: careers@south-
rock.ca. Fax 403-568-1327;
www.southrock.ca.
WELdERS WANTEd. Jour-
neyman 2nd and 3rd year
apprentices with tank
manufacturing experience.
Automated Tank Manufac-
turing Inc. Located in kits-
coty, Alberta. 20km West
of Lloydminster is looking
for 15 individuals that want
long term employment
and a secure paycheque.
Journeyman wages $33.
- $37.50/hour. Wages for
apprentices based on hours
and qualifcations. benefts,
training programs, full in-
surance package 100% paid
by company, proft sharing
bonus. Join a winning team.
Call basil or blaine for an ap-
pointment or send resume
to: blaine@autotanks.ca
or production@autotanks.
ca. 780-846-2231 (Offce),
780-846-2241 (Fax).
MEdICAL TRAINEES needed
now! Hospitals & doctors
need well trained staff. No
experience? Local training
& job placement available.
Call for more info! 1-888-
748-4126.
ACCOuNTING & Payroll
Trainees needed. Certifed
A&P staff are in high de-
mand! No experience? Local
career training & job place-
ment available. 1-888-424-
9417.

ExPERIENCEd WINCH TRAC-
TOR and bEd TRuCk dRIV-
ERS for drilling, rig moving
trucking company. Phone,
fax, email or mail. Email
rigmove@telus.net. Phone
780-842-6444. Fax 780-
842-6581. H&E Oilfeld
Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave
Wainwright, Ab, T9W 1L7.

MECHANIC NEEdEd for
growing oilfeld construction
company. Any skill level or
education will be considered.
There will be opportunity for
paid training/operating of
trucks and equipment as
well for the right person.
Great wages, schedule and
health plan available. Fax
resume to 403-664-3356
or email to: ryan.hagens@
evergreenenviro.com.
REQuIREd IMMEdIATELy.
Heavy Equipment Techni-
cians and Maintenance
personnel for expanding
pipeline company in Olds,
Alberta. Truck, trailer and off-
road equipment experience
is preferred. Must be willing
to work extended hours in
shop as well as on job sites
throughout western Canada.
Send resume to: Fax 403-
556-7582 or email: pdunn@
parklandpipeline.com.
help wanted
mOtOrCyCles
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VRSCdx Night Rod Special
Motorcycle. 2nd & 3rd prizes
plus Early birds. Only 499
$100 tickets sold. June 22
draw. Grande Prairie Re-
gional College. 1-888-999-
7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/
fairview.
reCreatiOnal
RV LOTS $38,000. Clear
title. $1,000. down, balance
on/before April 17/2012.
FHu50amp, pool, spa, club-
house, gated. Viewing by
pre-booked appointment
only. Call 1-888-913-2114.
Website: www.countryla-
nervcalgary.com.
Feed and seed
HEATEd CANOLA buying
Green, Heated or Spring-
thrashed Canola. buying:
oats, barley, wheat & peas
for feed. buying damaged
or offgrade grain. On Farm
Pickup Westcan Feed &
Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
aUtOs
SCRAP bATTERIES WANTEd.
buying scrap batteries from
cars, trucks & heavy equip-
ment. $3. each. Free pick-up
greater Calgary & Edmonton
area. Minimum 10. Toll free
1-877-334-2288.
FREE CASH bACk with $0
down at Auto Credit Fast.
Need a vehicle? Good or bad
credit call Stephanie 1-877-
792-0599; www.autocred-
itfast.ca. dLN 30309. Free
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best prices! 36 Hi-Tensile
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6.4 acres near Mossleigh.
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Gorgeous Gourmet Oak Kitchen
Almost 2800 Sq FT of Living Space
5 Bedrooms and 3 Baths!!
Beautiful Developement....
Full Walkout
Over Sized Dble Attched!!
Backs onto Greenspace... Must See!!
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WALK OUT FROM 3RD LEVEL.
HUGE YARD. ACROSS FROM
GREEN SPACE.
OVER 1900 SQ. FT.
LOCATION,
LOCATION!!
$332,000!
call lorna
1420 SQ. FT.
OPEN FLOOR PLAN
HARDWOODS
BRAND NEW
BUNGALOW
$336,000
call lorna
Huge Double Wide
Single Garage
Large Corner Lot
Foreclosure
PRICED AT
$124,900
call lorna
OVER 1670 SQ FT.
ON MAIN
MAIN FLOOR FAMILY ROOM
3 BDRM,
RV PARKING IN REAR
OVERSIZE SINGLE GARAGE
REALLY, REALLY NICE!
JUST LISTED $265,900
call lorna
3 bdrms,
2 full baths, family
room, fully dev
basement.
call lorna
STEAL ThIS!
$154,900
This home sparkles,
fully developed
lower, 18x14 deck,
views of the country.
JUST LIkE NEW
$212,000
call lorna
C3497783
C3478854
TOTALLY
RENOvATED!!
1548 sq, ft,
Fully Dev. Lower
Downtown location
Huge treed Lot
reduced! $330,000
call lorna
C3500336
CUSTOM 2 BDRM HOME
PLUS AND EXTRA 2
BDRMS AND FAM ROOM
LOWER. HEATED POOL
SURROUNDED BY
NO MAINTENANCE DECK
ALL ThIS
$255,500
call lorna call lorna
3 bdrms, 3 Baths,
Bsmt Dev.
Walk out Bsmt,
Green Space.
NEW GORGEOUS
vILLA
$359,900!
Industrial
rezoned west
of Strathmore
11.9 ACRES
$288,000
call lorna
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A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY!!
$149,000
Gorgeous Modular
Heated 28x24
Garage
Hot tub
Lease is $300
per mo.
call lorna
Many options on this
parcel of land, 25 min-
utes east of Calgary.
$599,000.
46.56
ACRES
call lorna
$214,900!
50+ living. 2 large
bedrooms. Backs on
canal and green.
Front attached
garage.
call lorna
NEW NEW
$333,000
COUNTRY VIEWS
1420 SQ.FT
2 BATHS, 3 BDRMS
MAIN FLOOR
LAUNDRY.
call lorna
Call
lorna
Phibbs
403-874-7660
to buy
or sell!
106 - 304 - 3rd Ave.,
Strathmore
lorna@lornaphibbs.com
Associate Broker
32 Years Experience
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$149,900
NEW CARPETS
AND PAINT
VIEWS OF PARK
AND DOWNTOWN
A GREAT LIFESTYLE!!
call lorna call lorna
2 Bdrm and 2 Bath
Wrap and Deck
Double Garage
OvERLOOkING
LAkE
$235,000
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1645 sq.ft. BUNGALOW with BONUS room
over garage with walk-out basement
At entry to Hillview Manor
Hardwood foors, Solid Maple Cabinets.
GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
Underground sprinklers, backs onto view
of trees and water
Please see our Virtual Tour
Loaded
Hillview

$469,900
MLS# C3456762
ADULT LIVING 315 3 Parklane Way

$164,900 MLS# C3489576
Adult living at its best --Elevator
Wheel chair accessable
Spacious living room,kit and bdm
SUNROOM--Cleaning services
Social compatability
Cul de sac
Brentwood

$149,900
MLS# C3490905
No neighbors behind 2 bdms 1 1/2 baths
New fooring throughout
Living room PLUS family room
Wood burning stove
Mature trees --Private

Bare land NW
of Strathmore
3 & 4 Acres
$167,000
MLS# C3496336
& C3496338
3 acres of bare land off Hwy 564 west of
Strathmore The 3 acres has oil revenue
Level land, great to build on
Services close to the 4 acre parcel
Brentwood
EVERYTHING
IS NEW
$149,900

MLS# c3505686
1112 sq ft --2 bdm--1 full bath
new shingles,siding,fooring
RAISED Panel OAK cabinets
complete new bathroom with vintage vanity
upgraded plumbing and electrical
plenty of room for a large garage
Its a GREAT Time to BUY! Low, Low Interest Rates!
Nancy Stairs & Steve Farran
403.934.1625 403.901.9335
Your Local Real Estate Experts
Serving Strathmore and rural area
for 25 plus 10 years expereience
RE/MAX Platinum Club, Hall of Fame, 100% Club MLS Million Dollar Club 25 Years Serving Strathmore & Rural areas.
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Its time to buy
before prices go up
and they defnitely
will be.
Give us a call to view
all MLS Listings!
Full
bsmt
Brentwood
$229,000
MLS# C3501106
Full basement fully fnished
Double det garage (25x22)
1260 sq ft--4 bedroom--3 full baths
2 freplaces--Wet bar
Close to Elementry school
3 Acres
M/L
Lyalta-
$464,900
MLS# C3506373
Backs onto Lakes of Murfeld Golf Course
Can be subdivided into 3--1 acre parcels
On town water and your own 4 GPM well
Extensively renovated--shingles, siding,
windows-fooring
4 bdms--2 full baths
Secure
Adult living
$215,000
MLS# C3507071
Safe cul de sac-backs onto canal and
Greenspace
2 bdms--1 1/2 baths-att garage
Patio at back--absolutely no stairs
Wheel chair accessable
Walk to down town shopping
Brentwood
Extensively
renovated
$189,900
MLS# C3507486
Double wide- 3 bdm plus den or 4th bdm
New siding,shingles,fooring,
solid OAK cabinets
1356 sq ft--2 full baths--Granite Counter tops
Full bath and walk in closet off Master bdm
Plenty of room for a garage, off street parking
163 Aspen
Circle
$429,900

MLS# C3509895
Much desired and admired by all
5 bdm-3 full bath BUNGALOW
1450 SQ FT with WRAP AROUND DECK
Infoor heat, 3 way freplace, RV parking
Backs onto Park, trees, creek, pond
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$212,900
MLS# C3510924
Greenmeadows--start here
3 bedrooms 1 1/2 bathrooms
1229 sq ft, many oak cabinets
Large eat in kitchen--5 appliances
Parking at rear-underground sprinkler system
Cheadle
1/2 acre lot
$359,900
MLS# C3510971
Much desired Country living-Massive fenced
yard
1334 sq ft with fully fn basement
5 bedrooms--2 1/2 bathrooms
Traditional WOOD BURNING freplace
Oversized heated garage 21x36
20 short min to Calgary
NO
CONDO
FEES
$219,900
MLS# C3510927
Greenmeadows--New full fn basement
4 bedrooms--1 1/2 bathrooms
High end appliances--5 staying
Parking at rear--Underground sprinkler
system
Standard
$274,900
MLS# C3512135
1382 sq ft 6 bedroom--2 full
bathroom home
Massive corner lot--double
24x26 garage
Engineered Sweedish hardwood foors
upgradedf windows--newer shingles
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1 SINGlE PERSON HOUSE
FOR RENT, 8km south on
Hwy 817. All utilities in-
cluded, semi furnished, N/S,
N/P, Rental references, $675/
month + $675 security de-
posit. Available Jan 1, 2012.
Call 403-934-4407.
cHInOOK II - condo liv-
ing! a wonderful two
bedroom adult lifestyle
unit located in chi-
nook II, rents starting
from $825.00, 2 appl,
coin laundry in build-
ing, cable and electric-
ity additional, parking
included and no pets
please. call luella at
403-934-5731 or em-
erald Management &
realty ltd. at 403-237-
8811.
rentals
2 bdRM wAlk-OUT bSMT
SUITE, 5 appliances, jacuzzi
tub, freplace, 2 car parking.
$980/mth + $500/d.d. In-
cludes internet/cable/water/
heat. Available April 1. Call
403-813-5810.
bRIGHT, IMMACUlATE 2
bEdROOM TOP FlOOR
CONdO in a quiet adult only
building. Fridge, stove, dish-
washer, built in microwave,
washer, dryer and gas fre-
place included. Private bal-
cony. Plug in parking. Sorry
no children, pets or smok-
ing. Gas, water, garbage
included in rent. 6 month
lease required. Rent $900.00
a month, Sd $900.00 Please
phone 403-934-0718.
FOR lEASE A 70x50 SHOP
with 2 bays, 2 offces, board-
room. In Strathmore on
Slater Road. Fenced parking
and storage space in yard as
well leased road allowance.
For more info call Emelia
Holmgren at 403-512-5551.
rentals
sHared accOM
UNIqUE OPPORTUNITY!
Shared Accommoda-
tions, 1 3 bdrms if
needed in Strathmore,
near schools & hospital,
with beautiful backyard,
backing onto Grays Park.
Available immediately
and rent is fexible if nec-
essary. Mature adults
only. Call 403-901-9295
for all the details.
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Kori-Lynn Stepaniuk
Mortgage Specialist
Strathmore & Area
Tel: 403.333.6070 Fax: 403.901.0738
kori-lynn.stepaniuk@rbc.com
Call for an appontment today!
firSt in mortgageS
strathmore
Whether your first home or time to
downsize, come see what is possible
for only $168,900 GST incl.
Strathmore's best value!
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BarBara Feil,
REALTOR
Dedication that will Move You

MaxWell Capital realty
An independent member broker
114, 3604 - 52 Ave N.W.
Calgary, AB. Canada T2L 1V9
cell: 403-999-1326
bus: 403-282-7770
fax: 403-282-6299
email: bfeil@shaw.ca
Well maintained bungalow style
condo is perfect for the empty
nester or working professional!
This home features a single attached
garage, beautiful upgraded laminate
fooring, oak kitchen, spacious master
bedroom with a 3 piece ensuite, den,
main foor laundry and an additional
4 piece bath. This community also
offers an amenities building and
lets not forget the RV parking!!!
Canyon Creek
403.934.2001
We Have You... on the Move
www.strathmorerealty.ca www.glennamitzner.com www.strathmorerealestate.com
Ross
Collins
403-934-2001
104 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
The Old Home Hardware Building
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Sign
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SellS!
Dixie
Hartell
403-934-2001
Glenna
Mitzner
403-605-6830
Tina
Scott
403-901-5388
Nonie
Hall
403-934-0420
Leo
Helfrich
403-934-7776
BACKING ONTO POND
HARDWOODS - UPGRADES - OPEN DESIGN
$367,900
IMMACULATE - ORIGINAL OWNERS
5 BEDROOMS- FORMAL DINING
MAIN FLOOR FAMILY RM
$389,900
DARE TO COMPARE
4 BEDROOM - HARDWOODS
BACKING ONTO GREEN
$257,900
PICTURE PERFECT
BACKING ONTO GREEN SPACE
LOADED WITH UPGRADES
$259,900
Mossleigh acreage
6.4 acres heavily treed, lots of soft
water, Quonset, Barn, 1224sq. ft.
bungalow, new kitchen, double
garage, shows great, $399,900.
looking for listings!
Bungalow with 5 bedrooms, deck, carpet
o/s dble garage, 40x84 insulated shop,
quonset, four metal grain bins on 9.5 acres,
near Standard.
$325,000
adult living
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION - ADULT LIVING
2 BEDROOM, GARAGE. BEST PRICED UNIT
$189,900
Backing onto the canal, this 2
storey split is immaculate and
ready to move in 3 bedrooms
plus den, 2.5 baths, walkout
to fully landscaped yard!
A MUST SEE!
triple garage
hillcrest Manor
FORMER SHOWHOME, PRICED BELOW REPLACEMENT
COST, ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES, FULLY
DEVELOPED BACKING ONTO THE GOLF COURSE
Excellent building spot along
pavement on 4.9 acres close
to Strathmore.
$190,000
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Old historical building in Rockyford
with 3 bedroom apartment on
2nd floor.
$129,000
in Old Lyalta backing onto Lakes of
Muirfield. Has all services but needs
new well and septic. Old hall
converted to shop. $159,900
1/3 acre lot
country charM
New roof, siding, windows and
main bath. Huge well landscaped
corner lot with single garage.
Immediate possession. $91,900.
RENTING ?? WHY??
OPEN DESIGN- 3 BEDROOMS
LOCATION PLUS
$154,900
4.4 acres calgary
Over 1900 sq ft. bungalow fully developed with 5 bed, 3 full
baths, 2 family rooms and 1/2 mile to City Limits! $599,900.
Great potential to build on this 5.9
acres along canal near Strathmore.
$210,000
Great family home with four bedrooms
total,three bathrooms and an office/den.
Large livingroom and familyroom plus a
fenced yard with oversized double garage.
$295,000
with good farm buildings, 1300 sq
ft bungalow, pond, big trees,
irrigation rights, Cluny area,
$419,000.
80 acres
Close to highway #1. Power and
gas at property line. $84,900 +gst.
4.05 acres near cluny
On 2nd Ave.
Commercial main floor,
residential above. Over
2600 sq ft, parking, a
building with character.
Price $224,900.
2500 sq ft commer-
ical bldy, 1 storey, 2
bays, 1 bay leased,
lease on 2nd bay
pending. Great
investment on
downtown reduced
3rd Ave 75x120 lot zoned
commercial on main. Residential
above, vacant ready for constuction.
Price $229,900.
20 MInuteS to StrAtHMore
3 acres w/2809 sq.ft. home. Remodelled,
Fireplace, 3pc. Ensuite with skylites.
4pce.bath on main home with cozy com-
fort-mature trees. Dbl garage with 1 over-
sized door. A pleasure to show. Price
$349,900 MLS C3505015
80 AcreS
Pasture, gas lease rev, excellent
revenue, could be cultivated no
waste. Price $249,000.
20 min to Strathmore.
downtown StrAtHMore
Attached three level split with large fenced
yard,two bathrooms and bedrooms,fireplace,open
kitchen with breakfast nook on quiet cul de sac.
$209,000
with 1/2 mile highway frontage
4 miles west of Strathmore
54.49 acres
2nd Ave StrAtHMore
50x120 lot, ample parking. Glass front,
main floor exposure. Price $329,000.
Just listed
THIS FULLY DEVELOPED 4
BED 3.5 BATH 2 STOREY
BACKS ONTO THE CANAL IN
ASPEN LOADED WITH EXTRAS
$399,900
1.55 acres rocKyFord
NEAT AND TIDY ACREAGE WITH OLDER MOBILE AND SEVERAL
OUTBUILDINGS ALL SERVICES AND TREES!!! $199,900
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403-921-6111
#105 - 1212 - 32nd Avenue NE Calgary
its a gReat time to buy oR sell!
Call Raelene for my menu of services!
Executive Bungalow, well designed foor plan,
exceptional fnishings, slate, granite, hardwood,
vaulted ceiling to allow natural light in, developed
walkout basement with in foor heat.
Located on the Speargrass Golf Course.
APEX
speaRgRass villa
County Living with B&B revenue! This property has a
great foor plan with a separate suite. Vaulted ceilings,
beautiful hardwood foors, bright & spacious great room
with a corner freplace. The walkout basement has a
large rec room, laundry & storage room. Also a separate
2 bedroom suite with a cozy freplace in the living room
& is designed to be handicap accessible. This property is
situated on 1 acre, nestled in the Rosebud River Valley in
the peaceful Hamlet of Redland.
wheatlaNd CouNty
real estate
FOR SALE by Owner,
$85,000 2bdrm Mobile on
two lots YOU OWN. For
pictures go to Kijiji.ca ID #
352026153. Call 403-312-
4325 for info.
FULLY SERVICED Lake Lots
for sale. Starting at $49,900.
Elinor Lake Resort, 2.5 hours
North East of Edmonton. Sale
ends June 30, 2012. 1-877-
623-3990.
Time To LisT
If you want a full time,
full service realtor,
give me a call today!
Tina scott
403-901-5388
real estate
Mobile RepaiRs
& FabRication
mobile repairs
Curbside Pick Up in Strathmore,
Standard, Rockyford & Namaka
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Walker
- Owner
403-542-2733
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recycling
Roxanne Jones
CHA Certifed Instructor
403-875-9724
email: g_rfarms@efrehose.net
www.grfarms.ca
Horse Boarding Training
Lessons English & Western
Horses for Lease
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New & Used Equipment Sales & Service
Lar-Don
RentaLs Ltd.
15 Spruce Lane, Strathmore
Bus: 403-934-3727 Fax: 403-934-3849
Echo Power
Equipment
rental equipment
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Your
Painting Pro
Painting since 1975
co-alta Holdings
O 403.901.1137
C 403.880.3299
Specializing in Repainting
(Inside / Outside)
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403-620-1970
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Waste Disposal & Port-A-Potties
Serving Strathmore, Drumheller & Areas
403.934.5605
10B Bayside Place, Strathmore, AB
waste disposal
M&M
Drilling Co. Ltd
Water Well
Drilling
Pump Systems:
Supply, Install & Repair
Water Conditioning
Equipment
403-934-4271
Strathmore
Serving the rural Community
for 58 yearS
water well drilling
DEAL WITH EXPERIENCE
Specializing in Purchases, new
home construction draw mortgages
Home Equity Lines
Raw Land
Mortgage Refnance
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Mobile Mortgage Specialist
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photo / video
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Painting Plumbing
Small Renovations
Decks & Fences
Bathrooms
Flooring
General Maintenance
Basement Renovations
Call BoB 403-861-7822
general contractors
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Specializing in Insurance Claims
Your Complete Exterior Finishing Company
Experts in Vinyl Siding, Sofft and Fascia
Continuous Eavestroughing Windows & Reroofs
Aluminum and Smart Board Batons
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Ph. 403.901.0884 c. 403.710.2165
carpentry
Gates
Mechanical
Heavy Duty Diesel MecHanic
Farm Machinery Repair
all Makes & Models
From General Maintenance
to Major Overhauls including A/C
Complete Shop Facilities
Murray 403-934-2675
cell 403-540-8264
Serving the Farming Community Since 1988
heavy duty mechanic
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BarBara Feil, REALTOR
Dedication that will Move You

MaxWell Capital realty
An independent member broker
114, 3604 - 52 Ave N.W.
Calgary, AB. Canada T2L 1V9
cell: 403-999-1326
bus: 403-282-7770
fax: 403-282-6299
email: bfeil@shaw.ca
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jOUrNEY sXt
$18,988
or
$129
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