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December 30, 2011 / Locally Owned & Operated / Volume 3 issue 52 / Strathmore / TIMES / AlbertaTRANSCRIPT
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Focused on the Mac’s!The UFA Bisons were all over the Vancouver NW Giants on the opening day of the 34th Annual Mac’s Midget Hockey Tournament, winning 6-2 on Dec. 26 at the Max Bell Centre. After beat-ing the top team in B.C., the Bisons went on to tie the top team in Saskatchewan, the Beardy’s Blackhawks, 1-1 the following day. See Page 15 for a full recap. For up-to-date results, visit www.macstournament.ab.ca or our Facebook or Twitter page.
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In a few short days 2011 will have passed and we can begin to look upon 2012 and all it will have to offer. Strath-more residents can fondly look back on 2011 and the centennial celebrations among other great events.
“We accomplished a lot in cleaning up the town and making parkways and pathways. To me that was a big feature in making the town more beautified so to speak,” said Grajczyk.
Continuing to beautify the town is something Grajczyk said council plans to keep focused on for 2012.
“Beautification is my big thing for now, it’s a big thing. We want Strath-more to have curb appeal.”
He said it may seem like a small thing but keeping the roads and ditches free of litter and the weeds trimmed can make a big difference in how people passing through will view Strathmore.
Though the recovering economy did see people being more cost-conscious and less homes and land were sold, Mayor Steve Grajczyk is confident things will pick up in 2012.
“I’m thinking we’ll do a lot better this coming year, I think the economy is a lot more encouraging and people will start to move around and make some investments,” said Grajczyk.
He also feels new residential develop-ments may pick up this year as well.
“Well there’s two or three that are in the works which we hope to get com-pleted. You never know, there’s always some difficulties to get them done, al-ways some challenges,” said Grajczyk.
He said they plan to keep working on the industrial park and hopefully be able to encourage new industrial busi-nesses to come to town. He said there are businesses interested in moving onto the industrial land right now. They are working on getting the right permits into place.
Grajczyk’s New Year’s resolution is to be healthier in 2012, and as for the town, “We haven’t made one yet, we’ll have to make that at the first meeting of the year.”
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Students at Strathmore High School par-ticipated in the talent show organized by the Student Leadership Council on Dec. 22. There were all sorts of talents displayed, in-cluding band performances, soloists, and baton twirling.
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Shannon LeCLair Times Reporter
More people may be staying in this New Year’s now that the newest legis-lation, Bill 26, has had third and final reading.
Bill 26 was passed on Dec. 7 despite a similar law in B.C. being struck down only a week before. A jump in drunk driving related incidents prompted the bill proposal by Premier Alison Red-ford, and is the cause of controversy across the province.
Though the bill has had its final read-ing, any changes in the law won’t be seen for at least six months according to Alberta’s Solicitor General Jonathan Denis.
“Alberta’s number of drunk driv-ing fatality and injuries are stubbornly high, one of the highest in Canada and I think the bill offers a made-in-Alberta solution to this particular issue,” said Denis.
Denis explained that Alberta already had a 24-hour suspension in place for drivers who have a 0.05 blood alco-hol reading. While the new legislation doesn’t lower the limit, it will increase the penalties.
The stiffer penalties include a three-day license suspension and three-day vehicle seizure for a first offence. A second offence jumps drastically to a 15-day license suspension; seven-day vehicle seizure and offenders pay out of pocket for a ‘Planning Ahead’ course. A third offence will result in a 30 day suspension, seven day vehicle seizure and an ‘Impact’ course.
“I’m not after the person who has a glass of wine or beer after work or with a meal, I’m after the habitual drunk driver,” said Denis.
“Realistically we’re just asking people to plan ahead, and if a cab isn’t avail-able you can always have a designated driver.”
Mayor Steve Grajczyk is in favour of the new legislation.
“Anything that can save lives I’m in favour for, simply put,” said Grajczyk.
“I think it puts a more conscientious
degree to the whole situation.”MLA Arno Doerkson also sees the
potential benefit to stiffer penalties for those caught behind the wheel with be-tween 0.05 and 0.08 BAC.
“I think that there’s general agree-ment that we need to work on initia-tives to reduce the incidents of im-paired drivers on the road. I appreciate the fact that there’s some uncertainty with regards to the legislation and what it means and what the implications will be,” said Doerkson.
He feels it is important to educate both the public and members of the hospitality industry to try to ensure the desired outcome is achieved.
He is hopeful a reduction of impaired drivers will be the end result, and thinks it will take some time initially to get off the ground.
“I’m opposed to it. I feel, as (with) the other Wildrose MLA’s that are cur-rently sitting, that time would be bet-ter spent having more check stops and pursuing the individuals that are caus-ing the accidents which aren’t the ones from 0.05 to 0.08,” said Jason Hale, the Strathmore-Brooks representative for Wildrose.
Hale said in 2008 it was shown in the transportation records that approxi-mately 2.2 per cent of fatalities that year were caused by drivers that were be-tween 0.05 to 0.08. He said drivers that had no blood/alcohol content caused just over 68 per cent of accidents, three per cent were caused by drivers who were below 0.05.
“It’s shown that it’s only going to hurt the restaurant industry and the RCMP would be better spending their time going after the actual impaired drivers that are causing most of the accidents,” said Hale.
“I really think they need to get the guys that are actually causing the ac-cidents which are over 0.08. The aver-age person who goes out for supper and has one or two drinks with supper, they’re not the ones causing the acci-dents.”
Denis disagrees with the statement that the people causing the accidents
Drunk drivers to face stiffer penalties in the new yearare the ones blowing over 0.08. He said he participated in a drinking test with the police a few weeks ago, having a few drinks over a period of time. Denis said he is an average sized guy of about 185 pounds, and he knew what it was like to be at 0.05. He didn’t feel like he should be driving at that point.
Strathmore Station owner Peter Klironomos is upset that there has not been more public consultation on the controversial bill.
“My opinion is that Alison Redford, our premier at the moment, she’s pretty much undemocratically trying to put legislatures through with little input by the people or more debate in my opinion that’s needed. Considering she hasn’t been elected, I think this war-rants a bit more of a debate on the is-sue and then eventually put to a vote by the people in Alberta,” said Klirono-mos.
“I think this will affect things like home parties and entertainment at home, or corporate functions or things like that. It’s a very fine line, basically what it means is that you can have a glass of wine in an hour and be fairly close to getting a warning or a couple days suspension.”
While Klironomos agrees no one should be drunk and driving he feels this law is a little too harsh and will affect businesses including the Sad-dledome during hockey games, or Mac-Mahon Stadium during football games.
“I think the laws that we have need to be enforced more, I believe may-be more check stops…not just check stops during the Christmas season but I think throughout the whole year,” said Klironomos.
Klironomos is one of many wishing there had been more discussion. Oppo-sition MPs were also hoping for more consultation but Redford had stated she wanted the legislation in place be-fore Christmas. The Transportation Al-berta website stated that Alberta does not believe fines are the solution and the changes do not include fines or new demerit point offenses. To find out more about the new legislation go to www.transportation.alberta.ca/im-paireddriving.htm.
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Pirates filled the gymnasium of Brentwood elementary
School on Dec. 21. The ‘Pirates Christmas’ concert was a hit
and kept families entertained and smiling during the concert.
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Pastor Dawn and her musi-
cal companions held their
yearly Christmas Candle
Light Service at Wheatland
Lodge Dec. 21. The focus
of the service was on reflec-
tion, the spirit of Christmas
and music.
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Standard elementary school kids were treated to a horse drawn wagon ride by Tom Christensen and his team as part of their last day of school for this year.
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Wheatland’s Grade 6’s
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tion of Jingle Bells at the
Dec. 21 performance at
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each grade performed a
musical number that got
family and friends into the
spirit of Christmas.
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Trinity Lutheran Christian Academy held their Christmas produc-tion, ‘Camel Lot: Don’t miss the manger’ on Dec. 21. The whole school participated, dressing in their best costumes and getting into the play that spoke of camels like they were cars.
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Westmount elementary School held its annual Christmas market on Dec. 21. The Grade 5 and 6 students make or bake things to sell to the rest of the school, staff and parents. every year a portion of the money is given to charity, and this year there was $3,700 raised for Owen and his family.
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The Lord of All Lutheran Church held it’s annual Christmas dinner on Christmas day. The dinner first began approximately eight years ago, missing only last year. The dinner was open to any one and every one, and Pastor Dawn said it is meant to be a community supper for any one who is interested. The meal is donated and volun-teers lend their time to decorate and help serve the meal. Taylor Stewart, seated, Angela Hitch, painter, Sisko Stewart, Korrie Stewart, erika Thurn, front.
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Sacred Heart Academy got into the Christmas spirit by sing-
ing carols on Dec. 22 at the school gymnasium.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: BYLAW # 11-25 & #11-26
The proposed Bylaw # 11-25 proposes to:
Implement the Edgefield Area Structure Plan for the lands located on a portion of 13-24-25 W4M containing approximately ± 131.9 hectares (± 325.9 acres) within the Town of Strathmore.
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UPCOmING COUNCIL mEETINGs will be held January 4 & 18 at 7:30 pm.
Agendas are available on the Town Website under Council.
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The proposed Bylaw # 11-26 proposes to:
Redesignate Lot 2, Block 2, Plan 0312522 (+/- 0.399 hectares or 0.987 acres) within the Town of Strathmore from CHWY – Highway Commercial District to P1 – Public Service District as shown.
Bylaw #11-26 Land Use Redesignation from Highway Commercial to Public Service District
A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected by the public during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, monday to Friday at the Town Office (680 Westchester Road, strathmore, AB), or can be found on the Town website (www.strathmore.ca). Please contact the Town Office if you would like an opportunity to review and provide input on the proposed amend-ments prior to the Public Hearing.
The Public Hearing will be held at the Council Chambers, Strathmore Municipal Building, 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore Alberta on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, commencing at 7:30 pm with procedures in accordance with the Town of Strath-more Council Procedural Bylaw #07-11 and amendments thereto.
Any person or group of persons, or person acting on his or their behalf, who claims to be affected by any or all of the pro-posed bylaws may present suggestions or concerns by making a submission to the public hearing.
Written submissions to the Public Hearing or the name of any person wishing to make an oral presentation at the Public Hearing must be received by the Planning and Development Department prior to 12:00 noon on Thursday January 12th, 2012 as outlined in Bylaw #07-11 and amendments thereto. If your written submission is not received by this time, please provide fifteen (15) copies for distribution at the Public Hearing. Each person wishing to address Council at the Public Hearing shall complete their verbal presentation within five minutes.
Please note that written submissions will become public documents once submitted to the Town, unless otherwise re-quested.
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People may think that winter time sends our Town Parks Department into hibernation but you may be surprised to know this is not the
case! While our staffing is drastically reduced from the summer we stay busy with a number of maintenance programs. Following a snow-fall we are out clearing the snow from all town owned sidewalks and pathways. Combined, these walkways amount to over 20kms! The
Parks Department uses skid steer loaders with various attachment to complete the job. The pathways are cleared in a priority sequence with the main regional pathways at the top of the list. In addition to ensuring our walkways are clear and safe for travel the Parks Depart-ment also conducts regular garbage pick-up and disposal around all of our public spaces. When the weather allows the Parks Depart-ment will also clear the snow from Kinsmen Lake to offer pond skating to the community.
There are other storm ponds in town that residents will keep clear for skating. While we want everyone to enjoy themselves while using these areas, it is important to note that citizens
do so at their own risk. We encourage you to abide by posted signs
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Do something GOOD in your community and YOU could receive a reward from an RCMP or a Peace Officer!
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SnOW MAinTenAnce PROceduReSService LevelDuring the winter months, (Oct –April) staff monitor the forecast and begin plowing and /or sanding at any time, when snow has accumulated to 3cm or when excessive drifting has oc-curred.
Snow PlowingRoadway snow maintenance is one of the Town’s core areas of responsibility. The snow maintenance program establishes safe traffic flows on arterial and collector roads, clearing a network of roadway access from all major subdivisions as quickly and efficiently as possible.A priority system has been developed to ensure high traffic roadways are addressed first, fol-lowed by those deemed to have lower volume.
SandingRoads are sanded on the same priority basis. Emphasis is placed on intersections, corners, hills school and playground zones and other problem areas.
WindrowingWindrowing, (snow storage) is standard practice to windrow snow from the centre of the road to each side. Snow will be windrowed onto boulevards or into ditches when possible.
To view the full Winter Street Maintenance Policy, visit www.Strathmore.ca
FRequenTLy ASked queSTiOnSThe plow truck or grader came by and windrowed snow in front of my home, now what?By providing at least on clear lane to drive in, often results in snow being deposited in the front of your home, creating a windrow. We understand that this impacts where you can park. The best thing you can do is move you’re your vehicle off the street during a snowfall and move it back after crews have been by to plow the street. This enables the plow truck or grader to push the snow to the curb and reduce the impact of parking related issues. Resident s are responsible for clearing their driveway entrances when streets are plowed.
The town has deposited a pile of snow in the middle of my street, what should I do?Snow is sometimes deposited in the middle of the road or intersections during snow removal. Please drive carefully around snow and equipment and please be patient during this time.
Where should I dump the snow off my sidewalk and driveways? All sidewalks in front of your property is your responsibility to clear and deposit snow onto your property and not onto roadways.
Are residential streets plowed?Plowing or sanding in residential roadways and alleys not designated will only be initiated in extreme situations where road is rendered impassable or in extenuating circumstances directed by Operations Director or Manager.
What is the difference between snow plowing and snow removal?Plowing of roadways is done on a regular basis and we try our best to get it down to bare pavement. Removal of snow from roadways only occurs in extenuating circumstances and will be considered on a case by case basis. Note: some snow removal is done routinely on designated areas (i.e. Downtown -2 Av. between Lakeside Ave and Wheatland Tr. or areas along Priority 1 or Pr 2’s Routes where identified snow storage space along curb has reached its maximum and has begun to diminish the width of the driving lane ) .
SnOW cLeARing PRiORiTieSThe streets in Strathmore are plowed on a priority basis with the highest volume roads at-tended first. Roads have materials such as salt, or pickle (a gravel /sand/salt mix) applied based on the same priority. The material used depends on the air and pavement temperatures and road conditions. Please stay back at least 10m when trucks / graders are plowing and or sanding for the safety of you and the operator.
Essential Service Access Routes- Town Facilities • RCMP ( Westlake Road, Westchester road) • Fire hall (Lakeside Blvd) • Hospital ( Brent Blvd )
Priority One – Arterial Roadways • Major roadways in Strathmore such as Centennial Drive (formerly known as East Lake Road) and George Freeman Trail • Streets are cleared within 24 hours once the snow stops falling • Snow is plowed to boulevards and curbs where space permits
Priority Two- Collector Roadways • Major residential feeder roads such as Green Meadow Dr and Cambridge Glen Dr. • Snow is plowed to boulevards and curbs where space permits • Intersections are sanded as soon as possible
Canadian badlands sees Strathmore as a gatewayShannon LeCLairTimes Reporter
Bob Davis, the Canadian Badlands (CBL) Executive Director, was at the Dec. 21 council meeting to discuss cre-ating a partnership between the CBL and Strathmore.
Davis explained that the CBL is a tourism organization, which works with 63 municipalities throughout Al-berta. For the last six years they have been focused on product develop-ment, which means they assist com-munities and operators when it comes to creating things for tourists to do.
Davis said CBL sees Strathmore as a gateway into the Badlands, and would love to have the town become a part of the CBL. He said all shareholders pay a levy of .50 cents per capita and must be at the table involved in dis-cussions.
In the last three years the CBL has been able to access millions through different government programs in-cluding the Rural Alberta Develop-ment Fund. The money has been used
to help with various tourism initiatives their shareholders have been working on in their communities.
Though council members didn’t agree to anything at the end of the proposal, they did say they will dis-cuss the possibility of a partnership.
Winter Street Maintenance Amendments have been made to
the Winter Street Maintenance policy, which was last significantly updated in 2003. A number of amendments were made, including prioritizing when and where snow removal will be in cer-tain areas. Concerns had been raised about snow removal in the downtown area. Jesse Parker, Director of Engi-neering and Operations for the town, said roads between Fourth Ave. and Second Ave. will have first priority (for the downtown businesses).
Once the final changes are made to the policy, residents will be able to find the changes on the Towns web-site under bylaws and Winter Street Maintenance policy 3201. Council ap-proved the amendments to the policy.
Chantelle and Jim Jacobs, owners of SAFeblu Fire and Safety Services, raffled off a $700 Helly Hansen work wear to raise funds for the Wheat-land Food Bank. The Jacobs are new Helly Hansen distributers and thought what better way to let people know about their new product while giving back to the community. There was $1,000 raised from the raffle.
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Giving back to the community
Parent Council president Kilee Dovi-chak demonstrates her perfect form to mrs. Crosby’s Grade 2 class. This will be the third year that Sacred Heart Academy has had Rock and Rings come to teach at the school. Belinda mitchell teaches the students the basic rules and tries to instill an appreciation and understanding for the game of curling.
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Little curlers
On Dec. 20 students at Crowther me-morial Junior High wore their warm fuzzy pajamas. The students have been col-lecting donations for the Crisis Shelter and were able to collect $420 in cash, $400 in gift certificates and a number of items of the shelters wish list. The class with the most points, mr. Hvingelby’s 8e class, won donuts for everyone. Jayda Stewart, left, Jaimie Betterton and Da-ryl Agerskov proudly show some of the items collected by the school.
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Crowther students help the crisis shelter
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Auld Lang Syne is a Scots poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song. It is well known in many countries, especially in the English speaking world and it’s traditional use being to celebrate the start of the New Year at the stroke of midnight. The song’s Scots title may be translated into English literally as “old long since” or “long long ago”, “days gone by” or “old times”.
Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind. Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old lang syne ?
CHORUSFor auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne. We’ll take a cup of kindness yet,for auld lang syne. And surely you’ll buy your pint cup and surely I’ll buy mine! And we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne.
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We two have run about the slopes and picked the daisies fine, but we’ve wandered many a weary foot, since auld lang syne.
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We two have paddled in the stream, from morning sun till dine; But seas between us broad have roared since auld lang syne.
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And there’s a hand my trusty friend and give us a hand o’ thine, and we’ll take a right good-will draught for auld lang syne.
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The Standard Playschool 3 and 4-year-olds had memorized 10 songs and poems with the help of their teacher Crystal Cavanagh. They per-formed for their families and those who attend the Senior’s Young at Heart Club as their wind-up for programming before Christmas. Fol-lowing their performance they had a light lunch and a surprise visit from Santa who had little gifts for all of them. Three and four year olds singing “Ring the Bells at Christmas Time.”
Christmas at the playschool
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Pat FuleFule for Thought
My mother and father immigrated to Canada in 1950 after WWII. They met in Calgary of all places, married and settled down in Canmore. Later, they sponsored my mom’s youngest brother Leo, and he also came to Canmore.
There, they helped him learn English, got him a job with the mines, and helped him get his Driver’s License. He even lived with them for awhile, and my mom did some “behind the scenes” matchmak-ing (a later column?)!
My dad and Leo were like brothers, or best friends. They would fish together forever, if they could, and playing pool was another of their loves. Fast forward to July, 1997. My dad passed away suddenly of a heart attack on July 1.
He had called the night before when I was out shopping with my daughter. Debbie asked if I wanted to call him back, and I said: “Nah, I’ll call him in the morning.”
There was no “morning” for him, as that was when he died. He had died loading up his truck and boat for a fishing day. Of course, we did dis-cover he had also packed tea and whiskey in his thermos, and one can of beer (essential fishing
supplies for Joe)!But, I am saddened by the fact that had I gotten
off my butt and called, I would have been able to talk to him one last time.
On our way to Canmore later that morning, we had to stop in Calgary to tell Leo. I had rarely ever seen my uncle hurt so badly … he cried as if he’d lost his own brother, and I guess, in a way, he had.
Later that year, at Christmas, Leo started a family tradition. At the Christmas dinner table, he opened a can of my dad’s favorite beer and set it where Dad used to sit. Every Christmas a can of beer is set at dad’s spot, and my uncle talks of him.
14 years later, Leo continues the tradition, and a place setting for my dad as there again this year.
I know many of us have lost people over the years, and some have only been recent. I hope you were able to keep your lost ones with you this Christmas, and that you all stay healthy and safe. From my family (and Brodie the Wonder Dog) … Merry Christmas.
(“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 [email protected])
Christmas and Lost Ones
Carseland PubliC beneFit Club
Since 1912 the Carseland Public Benefit Club’s intention has been to augment programs for those in need as well as provide a service to improve community welfare.
As a not-for-profit organization, the PB Club ex-ists solely to promote the health, well being, safety, and education of the general population of the Carseland district. For 99 years the PB Club attempts to fill or enhance any void in needed service areas that relate or affect Carseland and its sur-rounding population. The PB Club is not facility driven, nor sports or ag-riculturally focused, but has support-ed a variety of populations within the larger county area (i.e.: seniors, children, maternity, voluntary associations).
Historically the PB Club has been for female members only. However this was more due to the fact that the men were either working the land or serving in the armed forces. The division of labor was so much more distinct back then; females pre-dominantly did stitching and cooking.
In 1998, “open membership” was discussed and it was agreed that any community member was welcome to join. There has yet to be a male mem-ber. The Carseland Public Benefit Club does have a broad-based membership of ladies living in and around Carseland township.
In April 2012 the Club will celebrate their 100th Anniversary. Because their original undertakings included extensive support to the Red Cross (for example: knitting socks for deployed soldiers, sew-ing bandages and slings, and maintaining a Prison-er of War Fund) they have chosen a military theme to celebrate their centennial.
The Club believes the power of future commu-nity success lies within our next generation and, in this theme, has invited the Alberta Army Cadet League to participate in their celebration; showcas-ing their training, discipline and commitment of youth to building our nation.
Feature Decade: 1982 – 1992Feature Decade Member: ruth seamans
Ruth Chalmers was born in Calgary to parents Ju-lia and Bob. Upon finishing school in Calgary, Ruth went to work downtown at the Royal Bank. While attending a dance in town, she met the handsome Donald Seamans and they were married in 1952. Ruth and Donnie moved to the Dalemead area in 1954 to help Ruth’s dad on the farm. Together they
raised three children: Clay, Garth & Lisa.
Ruth joined the PB Club in 1961. She took over as treasurer from Yvonne Hellevang in 1980 and held the position until 1998. She has also dedicated her book keeping skills to the Dalemead Church where she has held the position of treasurer
from 1987 to present.Ruth has many fond memories of the activities
planned by the PB Club. She remembers a par-ticular fashion show where some gentlemen (one being Ruth’s son Clay) were dressed up in ladies attire, complete with make-up and wigs, and had the audience rolling in the aisles. Another fashion show had Ruth’s mother Julia modeling. Unfortu-nately, Julia did not notice until she was on the runway that she had on two different shoes!
Cross stitching, knitting and puzzles are some of Ruth’s many hobbies. She enjoys her four grand-sons (one of whom lives in Australia) and counts on them for technical support.
World events from this decade:1984 – AIDS Virus is discovered1986 – The Challenger explodes1989 – Montreal Massacre – a gunman kills 14 women and injures 13 others at Ecole Polytech-nique.1991 – Tragic school bus accident near Carseland.
PB Club Events 1982 – 1992Fundraising begins for new Hall.Ramp for Fashion Shows is built.The PB Club caters to the Lions Sportmans Dinner – each member contributes 2 pies.
Carseland Public Benefit Club
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clud-
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ctric)
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11 Tau
rus SE
, 2011 E
dge A
WD (e
xclud
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)/ 20
12 Fu
sion (
exclud
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, 2012
Flex (
exclud
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)/ 20
12 Esc
ape (
exclud
ing I4
Man
ual &
V6), 2
011 Fo
cus (e
xclud
ing S)
, 2011 a
nd 20
12 Mu
stang
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xclud
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lue lea
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2011 E
dge F
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xclud
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ustan
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11 Esca
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ustan
g GT, 2
011 Fl
ex (ex
cludin
g SE)/
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F-150
Regu
lar Ca
b (exc
luding
XL 4x
2), 20
12 F-2
50 to
F-45
0 Gas
engin
e (exc
luding
Chass
is Cab
)/ 20
11 Tau
rus (e
xclud
ing SE
)/ 20
11 Ra
nger
Supe
rCab (
exclud
ing XL
), 2012
F-150
Supe
r Cab
and S
uper
Crew/
2011 E
xped
ition,
2011 F
-150 R
egula
r Cab
non 5
.0L an
d non
3.7L (
exclud
ing XL
4x2)/
2012
F-250
to F-
450 d
iesel
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ding c
hassi
s cab
s)/20
11 F-15
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b and
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non 5
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3.7L/
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luding
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is cab
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ular C
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xclud
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ost re
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usion
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uding
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exclud
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lue Le
ader,
GT50
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Boss
302),
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011 an
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for th
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ment)
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a 2011
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XLT 5
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11 Ran
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ufactu
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ayme
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ments
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ed by
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amou
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paym
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ate on
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m the
contr
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nsure
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occurs
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due d
ate. B
i-wee
kly pa
ymen
ts can
be m
ade b
y mak
ing pa
ymen
ts eq
uivale
nt to
the su
m of
12 mo
nthly p
ayme
nts di
vided
by 26
bi-w
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perio
ds ev
ery tw
o wee
ks com
menci
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the c
ontra
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te. De
aler m
ay se
ll for
less. O
ffers v
ary by
mod
el an
d not
all co
mbina
tions
will
apply
. ^^Est
i-ma
ted fu
el con
sumpti
on ra
tings
for th
e mod
els sh
own:
2011 F
-150 S
uper
Cab 5
.0L XL
T 4x4
[15.0
L/100
km (1
9 MPG
) city
and 1
0.5L/1
00km
(27 M
PG) h
wy], 2
011 Ra
nger
Sport
Supe
r Cab
4x2 M
anua
l [13.5
L/100
km (2
1 MPG
) city
and 9
.8L/10
0km
(29 M
PG) h
wy]. F
uel co
nsum
ption
ratin
gs ba
sed on
Trans
port C
anad
a app
roved
test
metho
ds. A
ctual
fuel co
nsum
ption
will
vary
based
on ro
ad co
nditio
ns, ve
hicle l
oadin
g, veh
icle eq
uipme
nt, an
d driv
ing ha
bits. ◆
Some
mob
ile ph
ones
and s
ome d
igital
media
playe
rs may
not b
e full
y com
patib
le – c
heck
www.s
yncm
yride
.com
for a
listing
of m
obile
phon
es, m
edia
player
s, and
featu
res su
pport
ed.
Drivin
g whil
e dist
racted
can r
esult i
n loss
of ve
hicle
contro
l, acci
dent
and i
njury.
Ford
recom
mend
s tha
t driv
ers us
e cau
tion w
hen u
sing m
obile
phon
es, ev
en w
ith vo
ice co
mman
ds. O
nly us
e mob
ile ph
ones
and o
ther d
evices
, even
with
voice
comm
ands
, not
essen
tial to
drivin
g whe
n it is
safe
to do
so. ▼
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only v
alid f
rom De
cembe
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11 to J
anua
ry 31,
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Perio
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resid
ent C
anad
ians w
ith a
Costc
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bersh
ip on
or be
fore N
ovem
ber 3
0, 20
11. Us
e this
$1,00
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Costc
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ber o
ffer to
wards
the p
urcha
se or
lease
of a n
ew 20
11/20
12 Fo
rd/Lin
coln v
ehicle
(excl
uding
Fiesta
, Focus
, Ran
ger R
aptor
, GT5
00, M
ustan
g Boss
302,
Trans
it Con
nect
EV &
Mediu
m Tru
ck) (e
ach an
“Elig
ible V
ehicle
”). Th
e Elig
ible V
ehicle
must
be de
livered
and/o
r facto
ry-ord
ered f
rom yo
ur pa
rticipa
ting F
ord/Li
ncoln
deale
r with
in the
Offer
Perio
d. Of
fer is
only v
alid a
t part
icipati
ng de
alers,
is sub
ject to
vehic
le ava
ilabil
ity, an
d may
be ca
ncelle
d or ch
ange
d at a
ny tim
e with
out n
otice.
Only o
ne (1)
offer
may
be ap
plied
towa
rds th
e purc
hase
or lea
se of
one (
1) Elig
ible V
ehicle
, up t
o a m
axim
um of
two (
2) sep
arate
Eligib
le Veh
icle sa
les pe
r Cost
co Me
mbers
hip Nu
mber.
Offer
is tra
nsfer
able t
o pers
ons d
omicil
ed w
ith an
eligib
le Cost
co me
mber.
This o
ffer ca
n be u
sed in
conju
nction
with
most
retai
l con
sumer
offers
mad
e ava
ilable
by Fo
rd Mo
tor Co
mpan
y of C
anad
a at e
ither
the tim
e of fa
ctory
order
(if ord
ered w
ithin
the Of
fer Pe
riod)
or de
livery,
but n
ot bo
th. Of
fer is
not c
ombin
able w
ith an
y CPA
/GPC
or Da
ily Re
ntal in
centiv
es, th
e Com
mercia
l Upfi
t Prog
ram or
the C
omme
rcial F
leet In
centiv
e Prog
ram (C
FIP). A
pplica
ble ta
xes ca
lculat
ed be
fore $
1,000
CDN o
ffer is
dedu
cted.
Deale
r may
sell o
r lease
for le
ss. Lim
ited t
ime o
ffer, s
ee de
aler fo
r deta
ils or
call th
e Ford
Custo
mer R
elatio
nship
Centr
e at 1-
800-
565-3
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tober
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Jenna CampbellTimes Contributor
After six years of being a part of the 903, Strathmore Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, and having reached the highest rank and position possible, the time had come for Warrant Offi-cer First Class Philip Wahl to gradu-ate from the program. A Change of Command Ceremony took place at the Strathmore Centennial Civic Centre on Dec. 14 at 8:30 p.m.
Throughout Wahl’s cadet career, he achieved numerous accomplishments including having received the ANA-VETS medal twice, a prestigious na-tional award which is considered to be very impressive to receive twice. Wahl received the ANAVETS medal for being the best officer in two of his courses, for top survival instructor and top ath-letic instructor.
Wahl has been the top overall cadet in the 903 squadron for three years in a row, received the Alberta Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League of Canada, Southern Wings Outstand-ing Cadet Award for 2011, the Legion Medal of Excellence for leadership and community service, the Air Cadet League of Canada Long Service medal and also has received his glider pilot’s license and his power pilot’s license.
“As they get older they show the in-clination to stay in the program and be more involved then. Of course they get promoted as they go along,” said Joanna Howard, Public Relations Di-rector of the 903, Air Cadet Squadron.
Wahl clearly justifies Howard’s belief that, “every graduating cadet will tell you, the more you put into it, the more they get out of it.”
Filling in Wahl’s shoes, the newly an-nounced Squadron Commander, Justin Harrison, 18, will be taking on the new responsibilities that come along with the high position. A large part of the job is making sure the information be-tween cadets and the officers is being passed back and forth.
“It’s kind of a huge responsibility, so when any of the officers wants the ca-dets to do their job it’s my responsibil-ity to make sure that it gets done,” said Harrison.
Wahl is very comfortable in leav-ing and thinks that the squadron will be left in good hands, but is going to greatly miss the people and the pro-gram.
“It was time for me to leave, there was definitely some sad moments (during the ceremony), but I wouldn’t have been leaving if there wasn’t such a great leader to take over for me,” said Wahl.
Looking back, Wahl has many posi-tive memories of the program and can see a large difference between the per-son he was before cadets and the per-son after. He says the program “takes your weaknesses and builds on them, but also takes your strengths and builds on them.”
“I was very shy little kid and I abso-lutely hated public speaking. With ca-dets you do different leadership activi-ties, and effective speaking, different things where they push your limits a lit-tle bit and it increases your confidence and leadership abilities,” said Wahl.
One thing hasn’t changed: Wahl still is not comfortable with public speak-ing, but because of cadets, he can overcome the discomfort.
“It’s definitely a great program and it’s different, I mean it’s more than just public and effective speaking and leadership. They might have other ar-eas that they need to work on so ca-dets can help you with sort of work on a wide band of things,” said Wahl.
In the near future, Wahl hopes to work throughout the summer, fol-lowed by a backpacking trip to South America where he would “like to make it past the Ecuador, at least once.”
If and when Wahl is in Alberta, he is planning to keep helping out with the Air Cadets Gliding Program where squadrons visit different gliding sites each week.
“With my pilots licenses, I can take up different cadets flying each week-end so they get an opportunity to ex-perience flying so I will definitely car-ry on with that,” said Wahl.
As for Harrison, he anticipates grad-uating from the program next October, and after the program, aspires to re-ceive his commercial helicopter pilot’s licence.
Warrant officer passes down the torch
Standards school junior high students held a fine arts per-formance on Dec. 21. The students showcased their different talents for parents and other students at the school. Top: Grades 7-9 girls singing to a choreographed “Showbiz Snowman” Top right: mr. ed Yu in the Cen-tre leading off the Grade 9 boys in a rendition of “Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer. Bottom: Grade 7 & 8 boys singing “The Little Drummer Boy.” Manny Everett Photos
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Parents of the junior high students at Standard School along with the El-ementary students were impressed by the amount of talent that the junior high students showed in their Fine Arts Performance “An Occasion To Sing” on Wed., Dec. 21.
Mr. Ed Yu, a teacher in the junior and senior high at Standard School has been teaching a junior high fine arts class as an option. He is strongly dedicated to the arts and has encour-aged his students to sing, dance and act.
Over the last two years Yu has per-formed with a group that he started at the school last year called “The Ac-cidentals”.
This group is made up of dedicated students, some teachers and inter-ested members from in and around the community. They come and learn some new pieces to sing and perform at both the Christmas and spring con-certs in Standard.
The Grade 7 and 8 girls performed “We Need a Little Christmas” accom-panied by Carol McKay on the piano. They also performed the song “If I Die Young” written by the popular group called The Band Perry from Nashville.
A quartet of 7 & 8 boys made up of Mason Zakariasen, Jack Sherman, Dustin Wolfs and Greg Lavoie sang “We Must Stand Together” by Nickel-back. The rest of the 7 & 8 boys per-formed “Kung Fu Fighting” and also “Little Drummer Boy” accompanied by Brayden DesRoche on electric gui-tar and Morgan Miller on percussion.
The Grade 9 boys sang two songs. The first was “Blue Christmas” and the
Fine arts performance at Standard school’s junior high
second, lead by Mr. Yu, “Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer”.
The final performances of the after-noon were by a junior high girls en-semble singing “Have Yourself a Mer-ry Little Christmas” accompanied by
Carol McKay, and the choreographed “Showbiz Santa” with glittery top hats and candy canes.
Yu said that right after the holidays they would start practicing for an en-core spring performance.
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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 find support and benefit from interaction with others in a similar situation. For more information or to register call Amy Yaneza at 403-361-7176.
Sunday School for All Ages: Lord of All Lutheran Church offers Christian Education opportunities for ages 3 years to adult, on Sunday Mornings. All are Welcome! For more information please call Margo Sevick 403-901-2044 or call the Church Office at 403-934-2374.
Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife Association (Your local fish & game club). Meetings – 2nd Thursday every month, 7:30pm at the Clubhouse. Call Larry at 403-934-4388 for more information.
Wheatland Rural Crime Watch. Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each Month. Featuring guest speakers. For more information call 403-934-4055.
Strathmore Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday at the Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm.
Strathmore Country Gardens Club Meetings at least once per month. Tours, guest speakers, workshops and much more included in a membership. $20 single, $30 family. For more information visit www.strathmorecountrygardensclub.webs.com or phone Linda Pekrul 403-901-0017.
Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53 meets the first Monday of each Month at 7:30 p.m. Call Glen at 403-901-6038. Website: www.strathmore53.com
Strathmore Homeschool Familes. Any Strathmore and Area familes that are homeschooling are invited to join our Yahoo Group. groups.yahoo.com/group/strathmorehsfams
Adult Competitive Drop In VolleyballWednesdays 7-9 Crowther Memorial Junior High$2.00 per drop inBegins Wednesday September 21, 2011
Free Tree for all New Born Babies Attention all infants – remind your parents to register your birth so a tree can be planted commemorating your birth in the Chinook Credit Union Birth Forest in Strathmore. Registration Forms are available at the Town office, Chinook Credit Union and Health Unit. (A Communities in Bloom Project)
Healing Rooms, open for prayer Mondays from 7 to 9 pm. at the Harvest Healing Centre at 115A-3rd. Avenue in Strathmore. Everyone is Welcome.
Strathmore Full Gospel Church We’re a Pentecostal Bible based family church that has something for all ages. Call 934-2225 or visit www.strathmorefullgospel.com
Blackfoot Crossing’s new winter hours are Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. Call 403-734-4383 for more information.
Chestermere and area Children (& Families) with Type 1 Diabetes. Our Goal is to create a group of mature, responsible members where we open our own homes as Safe Places for Diabetic Children to go to if ever in Diabetic Distress. Join the Facebook group for more information.
Parent Link has reopened as Hand-In-Hand Parent Link Centre! Call 403-983-0076 for Program information or drop by the office in Country Lane Mall for a Program Calendar.
The Community Crisis Society, operating Wheatland Shelteris currently seeking volunteer applicants to serve on the board. Interest individuals may contact Gerry at (403) 934-6634, Monday -Thursday, or e-mail: [email protected].
Wheatland Business Women Meet the second Tuesday of the month @ 8:00 am at Days Inn & Suites. New members welcome http://businesswomen.ca and follow us on Facebook. Call 403-324-6641.
Strathmore & District Agricultural Society Darcy Ledene - General ManagerStrathmore & District Agricultural [email protected] 403.934.5811 Office 403.999.7646 Cell 403.901.0299 Fax Facebook: Strathmore StampedeTwitter: 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 Detachment at (403) 934-6552.
RCCG Peculiar People Assembly, StrathmoreIf you’re feeling lost in an increasingly secular world, may we suggest that you find your way to our church at 237, 1st Ave this Sunday by 8.30am. Call 403-667-7832.
Strathmore Baptist Church Meeting Sundays @ 11am and Thursdays @ 7pm, Call Pastor David Blankenship for info 403-390-4431.
Happy Gang 55 plus Seniors Meetings; 2nd Tuesday every month @ 1:15pm.Potluck Supper; fourth Tuesday every month at 5:30pmEveryone 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 – [email protected]
gary until 1995, when they moved to Rosebud.
Gus and Ruth purchased, then re-vamped an old house there, which became The Roses and Lace Teahouse. This was a great experience – Ruth did the baking, whilst Gus served the tea and did ev-erything else! In 2002, they retired to Strathmore where their eldest son and family live.
Now that Gus is retired he has a new hobby - building cedar strip canoes. He has built six canoes to date, and has another two under construction. Recently he worked with the Orkney 4-H Club, in Drumheller.
They built a canoe which was then filled with food for the local Food Bank. It was auctioned off and raised
more than $3,000. Encana matched this amount, and these proceeds were also used to purchase food for The Drum-
heller Food Bank.Earlier this
month, there was an article in the Strathmore Times regarding Philip Wahl, their grand-son. He received an award for being the 2011 Southern Alberta top Air Ca-
det. He is the fourth grandchild to re-ceive various honours for their partici-pation with 903 Squadron Air Cadets, here in Strathmore. A fifth grandchild is currently an Air Cadet in the same squadron.
When asked what changes they had seen in this area, they replied, “we rather liked the old small town atmo-sphere, that Strathmore represented. But, this is progress, we guess.”
John GodsmanTimes Contributor
Many of you may know Gus and Ruth Wahl through their involvement with the Good Food Box, which is the local name for Calgary’s Community Kitchen, as well as School Fuel, which ensures students are fed on school days. They are very active in Hope Community Covenant Church and it’s Outreach Program.
Gus was born in 1933, in a part of Germany that is now part of Poland. He moved from Germany to Redcliff, Alberta in 1948, with his family, then moved to Strathmore in 1952.
One of his first employers was An-drew Klaiber, grandfather of Bruce, Grant and Dean Klaiber. Ruth was
born in Cluny in 1934, but grew up in Gleichen. They met at a Calgary church, and were married in 1957. This marriage has produced four sons and a daughter, who in turn have given them 13 grandchildren.
Gus attended SAIT, where he gradu-ated in 1956 as a journeyman carpen-ter. He spent most of his life in the con-struction industry, building schools, churches and office towers, around the City of Calgary. Many of the build-ings he helped to build, like The High-lander Hotel on 16th Avenue NW, have been replaced in recent years.
Ruth graduated as a nurse from the old Calgary General Hospital in 1957. After her marriage she stayed home to bring up their family. They lived in the Briar Hill area of Northwest Cal-
RemembeRing ouR past
Gus & Ruth Wahl
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UFA Bisons vs Vancouver NW GiantsDec. 26, Max Bell Centre
Sparked by the quartet from Wheatland Chiefs Championship team, the UFA Bi-sons played their best game of the season to open the Mac’s Midget Hockey Tourna-ment.
Alex Bechtold, Devon Westby, Rylan Muenchrath and goaltender Wilson Sproule, members of last season’s SCAHL Champion squad, each played a pivotal part in the UFA Bisons 6-2 win over the Vancouver NW Giants.
All three players registered at least a point, while Sproule shut the door to lead the Bisons over the Giants, one of the fa-voured teams going into the tournament.
“Those guys are a huge part in our team – they know what it takes, they know what it feels like (to have success),” said Bisons head coach Jeremy Friesen. “I can’t disagree with that (they may have played their best game in a Bisons jersey).
“Alex, for sure, no question – I’ve never seen him compete on both ends of the puck like that. He took over the game and he has that ability – that is something we’ve worked on him with and now the challenge for him is to be consistent with that. He’s big, strong and he can skate. He’s a dynamic player.
“Muenchrath is the same way.”According to Friesen, Sproule was fan-
tastic in the pipes for the Bisons, while Westby played his regular, hard-nosed game and was rewarded with a goal.
With Westby, “you know exactly what you’re going to get out of him. He’d sac-rifice all of his teeth for this team if that’s what it took to win a hockey game. He brings all the intangible pieces. Obviously when you have a bunch of guys that have won together before, they understand the process it takes to win.
“Guys like that don’t tend to stop un-til they win again – once you’re a winner, you’re always a winner.”
After the Bisons fell 2-0 early in the first period, they rang off six unanswered goals against one of the top teams in the tourna-ment.
In fact, after the first period, the Bisons
only allowed seven shots the remainder of the game.
In the final 40 minutes, the Bisons domi-nated both ends of the ice, led by the Chiefs quartet.
“We’ve been down in a series (before) and we know what it takes to win,” said Bechtold of the former Chiefs. “Devon had a goal, Rylan had a (point) and I had a goal … three Chiefs right there and Willy Sproule keeping us in it.
“I’m really proud of us and the whole team – we didn’t stop and we didn’t take a shift off.”
Beardy’s Blackhawks vs UFA BisonsDec. 27, Max Bell Centre
According to UFA Bisons head coach Jer-emy Friesen, a make-believe rule by the referee was the difference between a win and a tie.
The UFA Bisons scored what they thought would be the game-winner with 1.9 seconds left – only to have the goal not count – as the Bisons tied the Beardy’s Blackhawks 1-1 on Dec. 27 at the Max Bell Centre.
The Bisons scored first in the see-saw battle late in the third period, while on the power play, before allowing the tying goal with just over a minute remaining.
That was all the scoring that took place.“There was a lot of scoring chances on
both sides,” said Friesen. “Their goaltender played great and Wilson was really good for us. Defensively, both teams clogged up the neutral zone and it wasn’t really a run and gun type of game. It wasn’t even that much of a possession game – it was more back and forth without generating a lot scoring chances.”
Despite earning the tie, Friesen was hap-py with his team’s performance mid-way through the round-robin portion of the Mac’s Tournament.
“Obviously, we would have liked to come out with four points, but three points is better than coming out with a split” said Friesen. “We’re right where we want to be – we’re in a position where we’re comfort-able. I think the guys are starting to get a sense of urgency with how close we are and how well we’re playing.
“We beat the best team in B.C. and we just tied the best team in Saskatchewan, so I think that’s good for our guys (going forward).”
At 1:40 a.m. on March 22 a fire raged through a home at the corner of Briarwood Road and Briarwood Crescent in Strathmore. Four neighbouring homes were evacuated for the safety of the occupants due to the severity of the fire and wind direction. The occupants of the residence where the fire started were not home at the time. A second residence next to the first, was damaged by the fire.
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The Strathmore Family Centre was filled to capacity when the UFA Bisons hosted Russia Severstal/Locomotiv in an exhibition game prior to the Mac’s Midget Hockey Tournament Dec. 23. Besides the exciting hockey game, there were special appearances from the children’s choir, the Strathmore Skate Club and half-pint action be-tween periods. Before falling 3-2 to the Russian team, the Bisons lost 6-2 to the Czech team Dec. 21 in Airdrie.
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Exhibition exhibit
For the fourth year in a row, Scotiabank made a $1,000 donation to Strathmore Minor Hockey. Two teams, the Peewee Tier 6 and Atom Tier 6, will wear the Scotiabank crest on their jersey this year and will be automatically entered into a random draw to pos-sibly be featured on Hockey Night in Canada, go to an ultimate hockey banquet or have a coaching session by NHL alumni, among other draws. Strathmore’s Scotiabank Manager, Brenda Cermak (back row, right) made the presentation to the atom team on Dec. 22 at the Strathmore Family Centre.
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For Jarrett Graff, it was a Christmas present that couldn’t wrapped.
The goaltender for the Strathmore Storm midg-et-A team lived a lifelong dream when he was be-tween the pipes for this hometown UFA Bisons Dec. 23 at the Strathmore Family Centre
Graff, who is always ‘on call’ as a spare, usually fills in when the team needs an extra goalie in practice.
So when the UFA Bisons hosted Russia Sever-stal/Locomotiv in an exhibition game leading up to the Mac’s Tournament, the Bisons allowed their affiliate netminder to play the second period of the contest.
“It was really exciting – playing Russia, a big at-mosphere with a huge crowd, it was a great Christ-mas present,” said Graff. “I was a little nervous, but I got comfortable as the game went on. I thought I made some good saves and it was a big confi-dence boost just being able to compete out there and give it my all.
“It was a great moment for me to be able to play triple-A for the first time – it was so awesome.”
According to Graff, it was easier to focus on the game because his teammates made him feel com-fortable right from the start.
Head coach Jeremy Friesen was pleased with Graff’s play, considering two of the three goals against came when the Bisons were killing a pen-alty.
Early Christmas gift for Graff
The Strathmore Storm midget-A goaltender Jarrett Graff played the second period of the UFA Bisons exhibition game versus Russia on Dec. 23 at the Strathmore Family Centre.
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Finding out when and where a yoga class or a fitness class is taking place can be difficult in Strathmore and Wheatland County if you don’t know where to look.
A new website, www.wheatlandfit-ness.ca will be launched in 2012 -the date is still to be determined - that will provide a one-stop shop for all your fit-ness needs.
“I know myself and a few of my friends find it very frustrating to find out classes and fitness things that are happening in Strathmore and Wheat-land County. There are some great classes going on but no one knows about them unless somebody, who knows somebody, knows somebody,” said Tracy Stokoe.
“I’m just trying to promote a commu-nity-based website. I think it would re-ally improve the fitness in Strathmore and let people know what’s happen-
ing.”The website will have a calendar
which will list what classes are hap-pening when and where. There will be a link to each club and instructor, and Stokoe said there will be a different in-structor featured in a weekly bio.
Wheatlandfitness.ca will also be fo-cusing on instructors’ credentials so people looking for a class can be reas-sured the instructor is trained to teach that class.
“I’m trying to make it very user friend-ly. Kids events, adults, older adults and special events, for example the triath-lon or stuff like that, that’s happening,” said Stokoe.
“The main goal is to get people out and about, and just have it all in one spot, so it’s all consolidated in one spot for all things fitness in Wheatland County.”
Stokoe said she is still looking for instructors to add to the website and anyone interested can contact [email protected]
One stop shop for fitness
instead of exchanging gifts among teammates, the Strathmore Black ice U14 ringette team chose to make a donation to a worthy cause. each of the players went shopping with their own money and donated the items to the Strathmore Crisis Shelter. Gemma Warrack, left, Bri Olson, Rachel mcCol-lister and Hannah Wylie show some of the gifts they chose to donate.
Photo courtesy of Anna Wylie
Black Ice contributions
Hawks soar at home gameThe Holy Cross Col-legiate Hawks girls basketball team played the Strathcona Tweedsmuir Spartans on Dec. 21. The Hawks took a quick lead in the first period which they managed to maintain throughout the game. The game ended 70-21 for the Hawks.
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“Overall, I thought he was great,” beamed Fri-esen. “I wasn’t worried about him coming in at all to be honest with you. In a game situation, he’s a competitor – he battles and he has a lot of pride. I thought his positioning was fantastic considering the speed adjustment he had to make.
“I thought he was poised – there was even a couple of times where he played the puck and that is the sign of a confident goaltender.
“His play was exceptional and I think he en-joyed the moment.”
According to Friesen, the theory of playing his affiliate netminder in the exhibition game was simple.
“With Jarrett, he’s a guy that is local … and whenever we run into an emergency for a prac-tice or game, he’s there for us,” said the coach. “He never says no. It’s just a way to say thank you for his contribution.”
ObituariesCASEMENT, Warren JamesWarren passed away on December 21, 2011 at the Bethany Care Centre. He is survived by his children Corleen Kilburn, Garry Casement, and Wesley Casement, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Warren was predeceased by his wife Andrea Casement. The family held a memorial service on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Corleen and Kerry’s home (235048, Range Rd 281, Rockyview, AB) from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. If desired, donations may be made directly to the Calgary Military Family Resource Centre (Room 138, Waters Building, 4225 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary, AB, T3E 1T8) or to the Bethany Care Foundation (1001 – 17 St. NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2E5). To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403-934-5666.
VAN VERDEGEM, John JosephMarch 2, 1927 – December 26, 2011It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John, devoted husband, father, and grandfather at the age of 84
years. He is survived by his loving wife Mona; son Michael; grandchildren Taylor, Hunter, and Megan; brother George (Mary); nephew Douglas (Karen) and family; niece Diana (Wyman) and family; sister Mary; and nephew Rob (Pam) and family. He was predeceased by his first wife Helen, brother Bill, and parents Emile and Martha. John was born in Finnigan, Alberta on March 2, 1927. In 1939 he moved to the Namaka area with his family and attended Crowfoot School until 1942. After leaving school, he worked on many area farms. John then married his wife Mona Cassidy in October of 1963. Their first and only child, son Michael, was born on October 29, 1965. Together they raised their son on the family farm until moving to Strathmore upon retirement. Throughout the years John was involved with many organizations. He served on the Strathmore Seed Cleaning Plant Board, the Co-op Board of Directors, Knights of Columbus, the UFA Advisory Committee, and the local parish. He will be deeply missed by many. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 2, 2012 at Hope Community Covenant Church, Strathmore at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Strathmore Continuing Care Unit (200 Brent Blvd. Strathmore, AB, T1P 1J9). To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403-934-5666.
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Community Crisis SocietyWheatland Shelterinvites applications for the following positions:
Full-Time Children’s Counsellorand Crisis Counsellors The successful Children’s Counsellor will have a degree in Social Work or a related field, a background in Play Therapy and experience counselling children and families. Duties include individual and group work with families experiencing family violence, both in shelter and outreach clients. This position also involves conducting parenting groups and delivering public presentations. The applicant must be eligible for professional registration if appropriate, be willing to travel, work flexible hours and work well in a team setting.
Crisis Counsellors are responsible for responding to client andagency needs as they arise, and for providing individual and group counselling, crisis intervention, case management, and small group facilitation. Must possess excellent assessment, intervention,and problem-solving skills. Must be available to work all shifts, independently and within a team-based environment.Qualifications required: minimum Social Work diploma or equivalent, registration in the appropriate professional agency, current CPR and First Aid certificates, and a knowledge and understanding of family violence.
Confidentiality, professional boundaries, and a clear understanding of ethics are paramount to all positions at CCS. CPR, First Aid training, police and child welfare clearances, and a clean driving record are also required.
Please apply by email to: [email protected] or fax to: 934-6661and indicate which position(s) you are applying for.
Competitions will remain open until suitable candidates are found.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
G&S Airport Conveyor is an organization with an exciting future and
history of sustained and profitable growth.
Our manufacturing plant has a position
available for a full-time
welder for a local fabrication
and international installation.
CNC is an asset. Please send resumes to [email protected] or drop resumes off at 50 Slater Road, Strathmore, AB.
help wanted
Custom feedlot & farming operation looking
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Competitive wages including O.T and other Benefits.
Valid driver’s licence and a good attitude a must. High school
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Send resumes to:namaka farms inC.
Box 2409, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3Fax (403) 934-6133
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
STANDARD CO-OP GENERAL MANAGER
The Standard Co-op Board is looking for a mature individual with an innovative and proactive approach to managing a small
community, member-owned, retail grocery/hardware business.
- Managerial experience is preferred. - Retail experience in Grocery &
Hardware an asset.- Computer skills and bookkeeping
experience an asset.- Candidate must possess good people and organizational skills to maintain a
multi-staff store.
Starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
Benefits package available.Application Closing Date: January 3, 2012
For more information, contact Dale Beingessner, President
Phone: 403-644-3878Cell: 403-901-4493
Email resumes to: [email protected]: 403-644-3981
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Town of STraThmore Where Quality of Life is A Way of Life
PUBLIC WORKS LEAD HAND F/T Competition #TOS2011 - 034
The Town of Strathmore is a vibrant and progressive community of 12,139 people, located on the Trans Canada Highway 22 minutes. east of Calgary.
We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join the public works team. Report-ing to the Manager of Operations, the role of the Lead Hand is to assist the in supervising and direct-ing staff in the Public Works Department. We endeavor to be leaders in municipal sustainability, and encourage our employees to help us achieve excellence.
The successful candidate will have experience in:• Coordinating day-to-day Road maintenance activities• Prioritize projects and tasks as conditions warrant• Operate and maintain all Public Works equipment (1-7 ton axle trucks w/ winter attachments, loaders, graders, skid steers, hand and power tools, etc.)• Schedule and train Public works staff and ensure all staff are experienced to operate and respond to assignments• Promote a safe work environment and adhere to Town Safe Work Practices and Operational policies• Coordinate various work programs with Supervisor of Parks• Winter snow and Ice controls of Town owned roadways• Undertake regular scheduled On-call duties as required• Ability to communicate effectively with all staff and members of the public
QualificationsGrade 12 or equivalent, First Aid, WHMIS, TDG training would be considered an asset, Valid Alberta Class 3 Q Drivers.
ExperienceWorking knowledge of all seasonal road maintenance activities with experience in a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment. Experience on Grader will be a definite asset, Three years supervisory experi-ence in a Public works setting.
Salary: The Town of Strathmore offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes the Local Authorities Pension Plan, and Health & Wellness Benefit.
Applicants will be subject to a Criminal Records Check and must provide a current Alberta Drivers abstract
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please forward your resume to:
Linda Nelson, Deputy CAO Town of Strathmore680 Westchester RoadStrathmore AB T1P 1J1Email: [email protected]
This competition closes on January 13, 2012
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Royal Canadian Legion #10
KitChen tendeRs for start-date of February 1st, 2012, will be accepted by the
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #10, strathmore, from now until the end of the year.
Please address your tender as personal and confidential, to the attention of Guy Knappe and/or Bruce Westgard and deliver it to the
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Large 2 and 3 bedroom apartments for rent, starting at $900/mth plus utilities n/s, n/p. Call 403-934-2959.
CHInooK III. first months rent is half price! 2 bdrm $900/mth or 1 bdrm $800/mth. +dd required. Heat & water included. no pets. Call Jane at 403-934-6896.
ImmedIate; 2 bdrm fur-nished, $995/mth & all utili-ties included. monthly rent available. n/p, responsible tenants only. Call 403-936-5541 or 403-615-5678.
don’t mIss tHIs one! 930 sq ft condo. available immediately. 2 spacious bdrms, 1 bathrm, covered parking, storage shed, new-er appliances. Quiet loca-tion: close to parks, schools, and downtown. $1100.00/mth. – Inc. all utilities and cable. damage deposit re-quired. n/s, n/p. 780-997-0276.
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1 sIngLe person House for rent, 8km south on Hwy 817. all utilities includ-ed, semi furnished, n/s, n/p, rental references, $675/month + $675 security de-posit. available Jan 1, 2012. Call 406-934-4407.
avaILabLe ImmedIateLy, 1100 sq.ft. suite, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appliances & vacu flo, n/p n/s no Children, 25 plus years rent $1100/month plus $1100/dd, all utilities incl. Call (403) 934-9700.
Well kept spacious home in Village of Hussar. With about 1900 sq ft,this open concept home is located on a corner lot with a double detached
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3 bdrm In famILy 4-pLex. n/s, n/p, 5 appliances, avail-able immediately, $950/mth + d.d, + utilities, Call Keith at 403-901-9721.
Condo for rent. newer, bright, clean 2 bdrm condo with 5 appliances and gas f/p, n/s, no pets, $850 mo + security deposit. references required. available immedi-ately. Call 403-934-1097.
steeL buILdIngs - re-duCed faCtory Inven-tory. 30x36 – reg $15,850 now $12,600 36x58 – reg $21,900 now $18,800 - 48x96 – reg $48,700 now $41,90081x130 – reg $121,500 now $103,900 - 800-964-8335. Call 1-800-964-8335.
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House for rent - 3 bdrm, 2 bath. n/s n/p. $1150 /mo. + util. + dd.Call 403-901-0014 for info.
Over 800 sq ft garage included,
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On the Park$169,000
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Pole shed.40 gal well.
1/2 mile to pavement.
views, trees! 4.22 acres$199,000
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Nice BungalowHardwoods
Garage/ BarnMature Trees
10 acres$319,900
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Huge Double WideSingle Garage
Large Corner LotForeclosure
Priced at $140,000
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Huge country kitchen. Backs on soccer field.
Retire here!
ranch estates! $87,500
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Associate Broker 32 years
3 bdrms, 2 full baths, family
room, fully dev basement.
call lorna steal this!$168,000
This home sparkles, fully developed
lower, 18x14 deck, views of the country.
just like new $212,000
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C3466827
C3497783
C3478854 C3478854 C3475620
C3442069
tOtally renOvated!!
1548 sq, ft,Fully Dev. Lower
Downtown locationHuge treed Lot
Priced at $360,000
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C3500336
Great Four PlexOver looks Lake$3500 per mo
Income.
invest in real estate!
$469,000
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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
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sOlda little Bit cOuntry!!
$149,900Gorgeous Modular
Heated 28x24 GarageHot tub
Lease is $300 per mo.
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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.
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Minutes east of Calgary1807 Sq Ft Bilevel Loaded
Fully Dev. Lower Level (suited)
Triple Att. GaragePriced at $774,700
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Call lorna Phibbs 403-874-7660
haPPy new year to
everyone!
106 - 304 - 3rd Ave., Strathmore
Hiway frontage. Cultivated land. Surface rights income.
120 acres! $279,000!
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C3449948
“Constantly Selling More Real Estate”
Canyon Creek (Strathmore)www.strathmorerealty.ca
Tina Scott 403-901-5388
Tina’s Feature Properties
Specializing In Country Properties
Wishing everyone
a very
Happy New Year!
CONDO FOR SALE BY OWNER
$189,900Downtown Location
Immaculate Condition – Very Clean3 bdrm, 2 Bath
Bi-Level, 981 sq.ft. approx.5 appliances
Hardwood Floor in Living RoomVaulted Ceilings, Large Deck
Close to all amenities and SchoolsCondo Fees $75.00 per month
For more information call
Rose (403) 934-3462 orCell: (403) 934-8191
real estate
rentals
Branch Manager Strathmore
THE POSITION:• Reports to Vice President Retail Operations• Under broad managerial direction, manage the day-to-day operations of the branch, including deposit and credit portfolio. Participate in the management of the retail credit portfolio of the branch by monitoring growth in the portfolio to meet or exceed branch goals. • Ensure all deposit and lending activities are in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:• Minimum five years Branch Management-related experience.• Completion of CUIC Management Studies program an asset.• Proven excellent people management, leadership and administration abilities.• Strong working knowledge of integrated banking system and MS Office products.
COMPENSATION:• Commensurate with experience
THE CREDIT UNION:• Learn more about us at www.chinookcu.com
THE COMMUNITY:• One of Alberta’s fastest growing communities, Strathmore is only 40km from Calgary on Highway 1, and 12,139 residents. • Strathmore is a vibrant community with a complete infrastructure of services. It offers K-12 public and separate schools, daycare centers, hospital with ambulance service, and civic centre with indoor pool, curling rink, 2 18-hole golf courses, rodeo grounds, twin ice arenas, and ball diamonds. The local economy benefits from a mixture of agriculture, oil and gas, small business and light industry.
CLOSING DATE: • December 30, 2011
SUBMIT RESUME TO: People Solutions Chinook Credit Union 99 - 2nd Street West PO Box 1137, Brooks, Alberta T1R 1B9 Email: [email protected] Fax Number: 1-403-362-4239
We thank all for your interest however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
help wantedhelp wantedhelp wantedHIrIng - f.t. Kitchen Helper at the roadhouse restau-rant - $11.30/hr experience preferred, but will train. f.t. Cook $13.56/hr 3-5 years experience required. mail resume to: 510 Hwy #1 strathmore ab t1p1m6.
tIre teCHnICIan Wanted. experience preferred but willing to train the right person. must have valid drivers License. drop off resume in person to the fountain tire in strathmore or fax it attn: bob vert to 403-934-6271.
noW HIrIng - f.t. at the strathmore station - Kitch-en Helpers 11.30/hr expe-rience preferred, but will train. f.t. Cook $13.56/hr 3-5 years experience re-quired. mail resume to 380 ridge road, strathmore, ab t1p 1b5 or fax 403-934-9390 or email: [email protected].
For Sale by owner3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1216 sq ft. Modular Home in Adult Park
• All Appliances • Lots of Cupboards• Built In Vacuum • Laminate Flooring
• Carpet • Skylight • Large Deck• Storage Shed • Very Good Condition
• Asking $79,900
Call 403-934-4702 or Cell 403-620-1579
FLEET SAFETY INTERNATIONAL INCL.Requires a
PART TImE DRIvINg CORPORATE
COAChMust have a valid minimum Class 5 Drivers License
Clean Driver’s AbstractStrong people communication skills
Hours required: 7 am. - 4:30 pm.
For more information call gordon at (403) 283-0077
or fax your resume to (403) 283-8666
help wanted
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December 30, 2011 • Strathmore TimeS • Page 19
Light Construction & Garden Equipment • TrenchingNew & 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
Marv Poettcker
“Your Painting Pro”
Painting since 1975
co-alta HoldingsO 403.901.1137C 403.880.3299
Specializing in Repainting (Inside / Outside)
Residential • Light Industrial • Commercial
painting
403-934-5707
Greg Wilson153 Orchard Park Road,
Strathmore, AB
mufflers
Whole Home
We make your house a HOME
Specializing in:• Painting
• Basement Development• Family Rooms• Kitchen Reno’s
• Bathroom Reno’s• Play Rooms• Tile Work
• Laminate Flooring• Hardwood Flooring
• Plumbing• Light Electrical
• Deck & Fence RepairCall Today for a FREE ESTIMATE
403-620-1970
BLACK EAgLE SERvICESgeneral Contractor / Handyman
403-620-1970Email: [email protected]
general contractors
huxtedWaste Disposal & Port-A-Potties
Serving Strathmore, Drumheller & Areas
403.934.560510B Bayside Place, Strathmore, AB
waste disposal
general contractors
M&M Drilling Co. Ltd
• Water Well Drilling
• Pump Systems: Supply, Install & Repair
• Water Conditioning Equipment
403-934-4271StrathmoreServing 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 Refinance
Vonnie BoschMobile Mortgage SpecialistPh: 403 701 [email protected]
mortgages
403.901.5472 . [email protected]
dennis j seibel
photo / video
Handy Kinda Guy• Painting • Plumbing • Small Renovations • Decks & Fences• Bathrooms • Flooring • General Maintenance• Basement Renovations
Call BoB 403-861-7822
general contractors
Iop row ltd.Specializing in Insurance Claims
Your Complete Exterior Finishing CompanyExperts in Vinyl Siding, Soffit and Fascia
Continuous Eavestroughing • Windows & ReroofsAluminum and Smart Board Batons
Cell: 403-968-9211 • Work: 403-934-4334Fax: 403-934-4422 • Email: [email protected]
For a FREE QuotE Call tom
general contractors
Facial Waxing & Ear Piercing
Clips N’ Cuts
call today!
Rodeo alley (Main Street)
haiRStyliSt & BaRBeR
Brenda Gauthier 403-934-3940 “Same Great Service, Different Location”
faMily Salon
hair salon
302 Canal Blvd., Strathmore403-901-0522www.cwss.ca
24-7 Site Access• Secure Gate Access & Video Surveillance
• All Units Individually Alarmed• Various Unit Sizes
• Heated Units Available
storage
Call for free estimatesReasonable Rates and
Friendly ServiceCorral CleaningFences and DecksLandscapingBobcat Service/Tree & Post HolesHaul away Junk/GarbageGravel/Loam DeliveryConcrete WorkSnow Plowing
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For Top Dog Service Call or Email:403-701-9582
Summer projects not done?Junk piling up?
Time is of the essence?
general contractors
All Genres
DJ ServiceS• Custom Play Lists• Raves, Weddings, Parties, Wakes, etc.• Reasonable Prices• Corporate Discounts
403.901.1449email [email protected]
Suzanne Adamson Brian Murphy
music
Professional Directory
Furnace Replacement • Repairs & MaintenanceAir Conditioning • Certified HVAC Technicians
Plumbing • Duct Cleaning
Our Team aT YOur Service!403.934.4957
furnace & duct
403-934-5139 • fax 403-901-6265
Newborn to KindergartenNEW Before & After School
Licensed & Accredited Charitable Organization
day care
Custom Carpentry & Renovations
Carmon WiebePh. 403.901.0884 c. 403.710.2165
carpentry
Kelly’scarpentry
Finishing • Painting Decks • siDing
35 years experience
Kelly franKs 403.533.2169
No Job to SmallExceptional Work at Affordable Prices
carpentry
painting
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