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Page 3 RCMP conducting
community survey
Amy Gregson
Times Reporter
Sorenson meets The RCMP is looking for feed-
with constituents back from residents about what
they think local priorities for the
Page 12 law enforcement should be for
the 2010-2011 year.
The RCMP is planning for their
Annual Performance Plan, which
sets local goals for the area, and
also examines the areas where
they want to increase their en-
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Ladies Bonspiel “It’s just one of the tools that
we’re trying to use to get a good
idea of what the public wants us
to do to try and focus on when
we can,” said Staff Sgt. Larry Mar-
zinzik.
He said the RCMP’s top priori-
ties would still be responding to
their regular service calls and
any incidents that require police
attention.
Marzinzik said the survey
hasn’t been done in recent years,
and that they have usually only
See next weeks gotten feedback from elective of-
issue of the ficials and other agencies they
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that’s different from their neigh-
bours a chance to express it to
us so we can at least consider it.”
For example, Marzinzik said
some people may be concerned
about the teenagers wondering
around at night, while others
are concerned about what may
happening at a house down the
street from them.
He said that the results of
the survey will not necessarily
change what the RCMP does, but
will give them a starting point.
Marzinzik said it is always
important for the RCMP to get
feedback from residents and that
they do keep files when people
call with feedback on things hap-
pening in the community.
The information will also be
passed back to different orga-
nizations, Marzinzik thinks that
town meetings or focus groups
could be conducted if there are
strong enough results or signifi-
cant priorities are pointed out.
“We are just planning for the
future because each year, let’s
face it, most communities touch
on the same concerns: visibility
of the police, drugs, traffic and
property crimes,” Marzinzik said. Family Day Fun
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MP chats with
Strathmore residents
Amy Gregson
Times Reporter
strathmore
vision clinic With the govern-
ment prorogued until
optometrists March 3, Crowfoot MP
Kevin Sorenson has
Adult & Children Eye Examinations been using the time
Contact Lenses off to meet with his
Quality Eyewear
constituents.
Sunglasses Sorenson spoke to
a crowd of about 30
people about issues
the morning of Feb.
10 at the Town office
OptOmetrists and fielded questions
Dr. Garth Anderson • Dr. russell Doig afterwards.
Dr. Aaron Hesla • Dr. Kris Duguay “Sometimes as a
mon, tue, Wed & Fri 9 am - 5 pm member of parlia-
thur 7 am - 5 pm • (2nd) Wed 9 am - 8 pm ment we have to [be]
refreshed [on] the is-
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403-934-5034 said Sorenson. “This
gives me a better op-
portunity to go back
dents] are very good,
supportive and en-
gaged,” said Sorenson.
“That’s a treat.”
One resident asked
straight out whether
Sorenson does get
paid when the gov-
ernment is prorogued,
and he does. Howev-
er, being prorogued
doesn’t mean a vaca-
tion as Sorenson has
been spending the
time connecting with
constituents, attend-
ing meetings with or-
ganizations and other
political figures.
Another major topic
Sorenson talked about
was Canada’s Eco-
nomic Action Plan,
which was Canada’s
response to the global
frastructure, support-
ing industries and
communities and re-
ducing the tax burden
for Canadians.
Sorenson pointed
out the government
had given out money
to places it had never
given before, such as MP Kevin Sorenson spoke to constituents and field ques-
tions Feb. 9 at the Town office about Canada’s Economic
the auto industry and
Action Plan, prorogue and the recession.
for recreation infra- Amy Gregson Photo
structure, to save and
create jobs. ready for an election.” corporate, personal or
He also faced ques- And with a confi- the GST, meaning that
tions on the home dence vote happen- when the budget is
renovation tax cred- ing March 8 after the announced there will
it, Canadian Wheat throne speech and be cuts in spending.
Board, gun control, budget on March 3 “I’m not convinced
pensions, rail service and 4 respectively, right now that the
and interest rates. the opposition has the opposition is in any
All the information, opportunity to bring position to start bring-
questions and sug- down the government ing us down with the
gestions brought up if they so choose. confidence vote,” said
during the talk will Sorenson is estimat- Sorenson.

Sun and represent them recession. be given to the appro- ing a $55 billion defi- “We will see if they
on these issues.” The plan was in- priate ministers, such cit in Canada this year [the opposition] be-
While speaking, troduced in January as finance issues to and said it’s a priority lieve the Canadians
Smart Sorenson had to deal
with the power going
2009 and has tried to
eliminate the threat of
Finance Minister Jim
Flaherty.
for the Prime Minister
to get back to a bal-
want an election.
That’s why our Prime
on and off, but he was financial collapse and “We’re focused on anced budget. Minister is encourag-
Your eyes do not pleased with the turn- protect job loss. the needs of Canadi- Sorenson said the ing us to be working
tan. Eye damage may out in Strathmore. The government has ans and what’s impor- government is com- hard through this ex-
“Generally speak- committed $62 billion tant to them [because] mitted to not raising tra time in our constit-
occur without the use of properly ing, Strathmore [resi- towards building in- we always have to be taxes, whether it is uency’s.”
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Increase in Funding doesn’t affect Golden Hills
Amy Gregson
Times Reporter
Schools and the health care
system were the overall win-
ners when the provincial gov-
ernment announced its bud-
get Feb. 9.
The provincial government
did post a $4.7 billion deficit
for 2010 to 2011 and 15 min-
istries face cuts.
However, Alberta Health
Services is getting a six per
cent increase, $512 million,
and Alberta Education is get-
ting a 0.8 per cent increase
to reach $6.3 billion. Most of
it will go towards operating
school boards and those plac-
es that experience an increase
in enrollment.
Golden Hills School Divi-
sion is facing a decline in en-
rollment, last estimated at 177
students, so the increase in
funding doesn’t affect them.
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“The basic grant remains at
zero and that’s a good news
story because it could’ve been
cut,” said Ron Kenworthy,
chair. “It could have been a lot
worse.”
The school board was brac-
ing for major cuts. Golden
Hills is already facing ap-
proximately one and a half
million dollars of lost revenue
because of low enrollment.
The school’s expenses,
however, continue to grow be-
cause of surplus space costing
around $2 million to maintain
annually, unfunded liability of
approximately $40 million in
deteriorating and aged build-
ings, increases in pension and
benefit plans and unfunded
contractual obligations to em-
ployee groups.
Now added to that expense
is an increase in teacher’s sal-
ary of 1.17 percent, that is ret-
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Spring REVS
Duane and Linda Tucker of All Cana-
dian Karate Union represented one of
the many organizations at REVS Feb.
10 at the Civic Centre. People had the
opportunity to register for spring sports
and other activities such as soccer,
dance and art lessons. Winter REVS
will be held Sept. 2.
Amy Gregson Photo
wasn’t included in the provin- budget because the arbitration
cial budget. process happened to date.
“That is an immediate cost Teachers have a five-year
to the board,” said Kenworthy, deal with the province that
costing them approximately states wage hikes are tied
$400,000 for this year. to Alberta’s average weekly
“If you have no more mon- earnings.
ey coming in and an increase It is expected that next year,
of cost of each teacher, I think teachers will get a three per
that would lead you to believe cent raise, money also not in
there would be fewer teach- the budget.
ers.” Kenworthy said they can’t
Kenworthy said it is a dif- anticipate a zero per cent in-
ficult decision, but their goal crease and have to prepare
is to ensure the best education their budget accordingly.
and services are given to stu- “Our budget, which has to
dents. be presented at the end of
He said that in a phone con- May will have to take this into
ference with Education Min- consideration that there will
ister Dave Hancock after the
budget was announced, Han-
be a three per cent increase
for teaching staff,” he said.
cock indicated that he would The announcement of the
go to the treasury board and provincial budget now allows
ask for a change in teachers Golden Hills to prepare their
salaries to be approved. divisional budget, which is
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Golden Hills Restructures Ward Boundaries and Trustees
Amy Gregson
Times Reporter
Golden Hills School Division will
officially have a new electoral ward
structure and number of trustees af-
ter the third reading of the bylaw is
heard at a special meeting on Feb.
17.
The Golden Hills School Division
has been working for more than a
year on the restructuring, which will
see the number of wards being re-
duced from seven to five and the
number of trustees from nine to six.
“It’s trying to make sure that we
have an interest in people com-
ing into the trusteeship and people
would be interested in who gets to
represent them,” said Ron Kenwor-
thy, chair of the school board.
Kenworthy said there has been a
problem, not only in Golden Hills,
but across Alberta, with many trust-
ees having been acclaimed in their
wards.
It has benn difficult to get trust-
ees in the West Wheatland area, said
Kenworthy, as a number of times
someone was acclaimed and in the
last election no one ran.
This also happened in the Drum-
heller Ward. Eventually, Karen Har-
ries put her name forward within six
days of the election.
Kenworthy was also acclaimed in
his ward in Drumheller after a by-
election in 2008 when a fellow com-
petitor dropped out.
By having fewer trustees, the board
is also hoping to see fewer acclama-
tions and that all wards would be
filled when an election occurs.
Kenworthy also hopes the public
gets away from the thinking that the
trustee from their ward represents
them alone.
“We want new trustees coming in
and the public to know this has to
do with governance representing the
entire area,” he said.
Another reason, although it wasn’t
the main reason, was because the
board is in a time of fiscal restraint.
“[During] fiscal restraint you want
to send a message to the public that
you’re considering your own cost,”
Kenworthy said.
The change didn’t cause a lot of
discussion for the board, said Ken-
worthy, because they knew it was a
good thing to do.
He said the most difficult thing was
restructuring the boundaries because
there were a number of things to
consider.
He said one was the balance be-
tween urban and rural and to not
make either one feel left out.
Three other boards joined in 1994
during the regionalization of School
Boards in the province, including
Wheatland County, Drumheller Val-
ley and Kneehill.
“You have to watch that history
part of it,” said Kenworthy.
The regional representive was also
considered, and making sure each of
the wards has approximately a simi-
lar population.
An impartial external consultant,
Steve Cymbol of the Alberta School
Boards Association, was hired to de-
sign the wards.
The School Division sought public
input about the change, but received
hardly any.
Last fall they advertised throughout
the School Division. There were also
meetings between the board and all
the school councils throughout the
Division in October 2009.
In November, there was an infor-
mation night held for the public,
which only had about six members
of the public attend.
Another information session was
held all day in November where
people who didn’t want to speak in
public, but wanted to get their points
across could come and speak with
Cymbol. However, no one showed
up.
The Board also encouraged email
and letter responses from the public,
which Kenworthy said was very low.
The new wards and number of
trustees will be effective as of the
next election in October 2010.
This also may mean current trust-
ees may run against each other.
“Maybe that’s a good thing because
that might stimulate some interest in
some areas,” said Kenworthy. “Will
we lose some good trustees going
from nine to six? Yes. We have very
good trustees.”
The six trustees will have to attend
the same amount of meetings and
events that the current nine trustees
attend. There will also be fewer voic-
es around the table.
“We hope the six trustees that
remain will keep their ear to the
ground and be very vigilant in mak-
ing sure all communities are heard
from,” said Kenworthy.
amy@strathmoretimes.com

County Updating Paving Plan, Gravel Program
Amy Gregson
Times Reporter
Paving plan revised
Wheatland County once again
updated their 10-year paving pro-
gram at the Feb. 8 meeting.
David Churchill, transportation
and infrastructure manager, said
the changes reflect what’s been
happening in the county such as
development, industry and traffic.
“The county is trying to be pro-
active in trying to set up a [paving]
grid,” said Churchill. “[It’s] so there
[will be a] paved road that’s within
six miles of every resident in the
county.”
Updates made in the last months
included paving the Rockyford Rd
in 2011.
The next three years of the pav-
ing project are as follows: 2010,
Agrium Rd., Global Training Rd.,
and Glenmore Trail East; 2011:
eight miles of Rockyford Rd.;
2012: Acreage Rd. and Oxbow Rd.
The budget determines the
amount of paving projects that
happen each year.
“Besides paving roads, we grade
and construct roads and there’s
a number of different things we
have to spread the money on.”
Roads must be constructed at
least a minimum of one year be-
fore they are paved.
“Typically we want to leave the
road at least a year to settle in so if
there are any problems with it we
can fix it before we pave it,” said
Churchill.
Problems could be a road wash-
ing out or settling, it normally
takes a year or two for the soil to
consolidate.
“You wouldn’t want to pave it
and find out later there’s a prob-
lem with it and dig it up and fix it.”
The 10-year paving document is
a living document, meaning it can
be changed at any time
“If there’s a need for it could be
reviewed or revised every year,”
said Churchill.
Gravel Program
under review
A few people who haven’t been
paying their gravel bills are caus-
ing Wheatland County to review
Public imput wanted
Continued from page 1
They will be using justice students from Mount
Royal University, who are on their practical work
terms, to help compile the results so the RCMP
can be able to analyze it.
Surveys can be picked up at various locations
and possibly revise the current
policy and how it is administered.
Currently, if any county rate-
payer wants a load of gravel, all
they have to do is phone the pub-
lic works department, find out
where the loader is working and
load their truck after they provide
their billing information. People
are then billed later.
“However, there’s been instanc-
es where the billing information
doesn’t match [such as] the ad-
dress doesn’t match the name or
the name doesn’t match the ad-
dress,” said Gerry Van Oostwaard,
public works superintendent.
There is no way for gravel load-
ers to access information to those
who are purchasing gravel to see
if they are giving the correct infor-
mation.
“We have to rely on the honour
system and that used to work, but
it doesn’t anymore,” said Van Oost-
waard.
There are three options the
county is looking at to change its
gravel program.
The first option would be to put
a clause on the bottom of the in-
voice saying that if the invoice isn’t
paid the balance would be trans-
ferred to the taxes. This option
isn’t really viable under the Gov-
ernment Act, said Van Oostwaard.
The second option would be for
ratepayers to come to the county
office to fill out a form, which
would indicate how much gravel
they want, where they are get-
ting it and what the price would
be. The form would be presented
at the gravel pit and then a bill
would be sent out later.
The third option is a pre-paid
system when they fill out the
forms at the county office. This
would require no billing or require
the gravel operator to keep track
of the bills that come in.
However, a problem lies with
ratepayers who live far away from
the county office. They could po-
tentially pre-pay another way to
get their gravel.
Van Oostwaard said there are
both pros and cons to all options
and the he along with the county
administration will try to work out
throughout Strathmore, Langdon, Rockyford and
Standard, including the Town of Strathmore Of-
fice, Strathmore Library, Wheatland FCSS Office,
Rockyford Village Office, Standard Village Office
and Langdon School.
amy@strathmoretimes.com
February 18, 2010 • Strathmore Times • Page 5
what is the best option.
“It’s a rather drastic step to take
Coins
for those who’ve been following for Kids
the honour system and paying all Brentwood
along,” Van Oostwaard. “It’s a pen- School Student
alty to those folks and not fair, but Luc Harris, who
the rest of us are subsidizing those was adopted
that don’t pay and that’s not fair from Haiti, and
either.” Jim Jones, As-
sociate Principal and a member of the Cheadle Lion’s Club, show
Highway 1
off the money the two groups raised in their “Coins for Kids” Haiti
Realignment Meeting
fundraiser. The school raised $3,000 and the Lion’s Club donated
The Government of Alberta will $1,000, which will go to “God’s Littlest Angels”. The Cheadle Lion’s
be coming back with three differ- Club also donated $5,000 to the Lion’s Foundation in Haiti.
ent options for the realignment of Photo submitted by Brentwood School
Highway 1 near Strathmore.
The province wants to realign
the highway to bypass the town
and eventually connect Highway 1
with Highway 22X and establish a
AIR BRAKE ENDORSEMENT
contiguous Highway 21/24.
The options will not be made
public until the open house is held
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Alberta Transportation is devel-
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The first open house was held
Nov. 23 to get stakeholders’ feed-
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People are concerned that the “Partnership at work in post-secondary education and training.”
realignment will go through farm-
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Response to Distracted Driver Article
Dear Editor
Rules regarding the use of cell phones and other hand-
held devices in vehicles has been debated around for a
while already. It was only a matter of time before Alberta
got on the bandwagon and presented legislation. Although
I agree that distracted driving can present risks to self and
others, I am wondering how these new rules (once offi-
cially imposed and mandated) will apply to folks like the
RCMP and other police services. Not so long ago, I wit-
nessed a Calgary city cop driving while holding his cell
phone to his left ear and peering at his dashboard com-
puter in the center of the car. (I could not tell if his hand
was on the keyboard.) And this is not the first incidence
that I have personally witnessed. If such legislation is to
be reinforced, are the “reinforcers” going to be held to the
same standard? And what can a common citizen do about
it when they witness such a potential hazard?
Rules can be good. I don’t deny that fact. It is nice to
have parameters within which to operate from. It provides
common ground and a level of safety and security. I guess
the debate comes in wondering what becomes too much.
If more and more rules get added (to continually protect
ourselves against ourselves), will common sense in apply-
ing said rules totally fly out the window? I am sure the
average person can think of a plethora of scenarios where
Working Towards a Balanced Budget
Kevin Sorenson, M.P., crowfoot
Parliamentary Report
Canada’s new Treasury Board President, the Hon.
Stockwell Day, has been tasked with the job of prepar-
ing our country for years of federal spending restraint
that will lead to a balanced annual federal budget.
“It’s a challenging process. It’s not going to be easy,”
he said shortly after assuming his new Cabinet post.
Our Conservative government has pledged to bal-
ance Ottawa’s books without raising taxes. Minister
Day believes that spending reviews already conducted
in federal departments will be of increasing assistance
in the next few years. Our government has already
instilled an annual strategic review process that in-
cludes each department moving the least important 5
per cent of its spending to higher priority areas within
that department. As a result, we already have federal
departments working to identify areas of spending
that can be reduced.
The concern for the federal government to return to
a balanced budget is a consistent message I have been
hearing in our riding during the pre-budget consulta-
tion period. Our Finance Minister, the Hon. Jim Fla-
herty has already assured us that it is important for the
Canadian economy to continue to be protected from
the global economic recession. Canada’s Economic Ac-
tion Plan has one year remaining in its implementa-
tion and is providing effective targeted stimulus that is
protecting and creating jobs in Canada. Our economic
recovery is “fragile” and “tentative”. The same can be
said of most of the economies of other nations in the
international community. Some nations are lagging
behind in making the banking and credit structural
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Letters to the editor
that could happen. Applying make-up while actually driv-
ing is a no-brainer. Wait until you are stopped. Ideally, fin-
ish your face at home. It is the cell phone use that I can see
gray areas about. I wouldn’t be surprised to see headlines
in the future bemoaning a preventable problem or tragedy
if a cell phone had been handy. Or where some good
Samaritan helped someone with no risk to others but was
charged nonetheless for cell phone use. Or maybe where
a life was even lost because one couldn’t conveniently pull
over. What about those in traffic calling in a problem to ra-
dio stations or emergency departments? What about the 3
second phone call from your kid or spouse saying they are
home safe? If one gets such a call and needs to talk longer,
then definitely pull over to continue, or say that you will
call back when appropriate. But will those enforcing the
law take that into consideration, or will anyone and every-
one be fined as soon as a cell phone is held up to the ear
regardless? Something to seriously think about for sure.
Finally, as another note to legislators: If distracted driv-
ing is classified as anything that would take the driver’s
attention away from the road, then you must, by defini-
tion and reason, ban all children from riding in vehicles
and prevent at all costs all parents, particularly moms, from
ever driving their kids around!
Cheryl R
changes necessary for them to emerge from the crisis.
2010 will see the second half of Canada’s economic
action Plan implemented. After that, the federal bud-
getary deficit should be about half of what it was
during the two stimulus-spending years (2009-2010).
Canada will begin paying back the tax dollars spent to
see us through the global recession.
Treasury Board President Day adds that fiscal re-
straint (the commitment to not raise taxes) boosts
economic growth because investors and firms are at-
tracted to jurisdictions with stable tax regimes. Canada
will attract this investment because investors will not
feel that they will be vulnerable to deficit-fighting ‘tax
hikes’. By growing our economy we will be increasing
the very tax base that provides federal revenues. The
increased revenue funds will assist greatly in reducing
the federal deficit in the years to come.
Canadians already know of our Conservative gov-
ernment’s track record of paying down almost $40 bil-
lion on the national debt between 2006 and 2008. A
large portion of that money came from our lowering
the high tax levels that the previous Liberal govern-
ments maintained. Leaving money in the pockets of
Canadian families to spend as they see fit, acts as all
around economic stimulus, again raising government
revenues through consumption taxes. I would remind
everyone that Alberta already managed to crush our
provincial budgetary deficit in the 1990s - when Stock-
well Day was our Finance Minister.
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Tina’s Brentwood School kicks off annual fundraising

Amy Gregson personal relationship be-
Times Reporter tween kids and teachers,”
said Huntley.
As each potential prize Other prizes include
was revealed, the students extra recess, a special
their Heart Healthy Hik-
ers program, where the
school has been counting
the amount of kilometer’s
they’ve walked.

r
of Brentwood School got treat, pancake breakfast At the rally, they an-

olla
louder and louder Feb. 10 and going swimming. nounced that two of the

D
as they kicked off their Students are also eligi- teams with students from
annual fundraising event, ble for prizes like pencils, each grade, Awesome
the Hike-A-Thon. lights, water bottles, Fris- Olympians and Cardio
The school has one bees and the chance to Creatures, have both
fundraising event each pick a prize from a trea- walked more than 1,000
year, with all the pro- sure chest. kms.
ceeds going towards fun Also, for each pledge Nine students from
activities at the school. that a student collects kindergarten to grade six
This year if the school they will be entered into were also recognized for
reaches $12,000, teachers a daily draw. the amount of kilometers

ze
will be required to dress “We even want the kids they have walked, with

a
as aliens for alien day. who bring in a toonie two students walking

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In previous years, prin- from home to be a part
cipal Laurie Huntley has of it,” said Huntley.
eaten bugs and slept Rules and forms were
overnight on the roof of sent home with students
the school if the students on Feb. 10 and are to be
raised their goals. This returned Feb. 26.
year they are trying to The Hike-A-Thon was
get more of the staff in- chosen because the
volved. school has been focus-
“[It’s because of] the ing on being healthy with
more than 100 km.
Brentwood School cel-
ebrated the two events
and the Vancouver 2010
Olympics by having a
Winter Walk outside after
the assembly that includ-
ed a torch relay.
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Researching history & people in Strathmore

Amy Gregson
Times Reporter
Are you interested in researching
those who were an instrumental part of
the history of Strathmore and surround-
ing area? If so, there is a committee who
is looking for your expertise.
The Research Sub-Committee, which
reports to the Names Advisory Commit-
tee, is looking for people who are inter-
esting in finding out more people who
had a great impact on the community
and it’s history.
“The objective is to recognize people
in the community that deserve recog-
nition,” said Al West, vice-chair and
spokesperson.
The project of trying to compile a list
of names started long before the sub-
committee was formed.
In February 2004, council passed a
bylaw that required Town Administra-
tion to research and maintain a list of
names that could be potentially used in
the naming of roads, municipal facilities
and parks.
Administration looked at history
books and came up with names of early
pioneers, settlers and merchants to be-
gin the list.
However, they realized it would be
hard to do the project justice because of
the number of hours that was required
and it was requested that a sub-commit-
tee be formed.
The sub-committee was created in
February 2009 and has since been
studying and researching the town and
surrounding areas history.
Currently, the group has five sitting
members plus two people from the
somebody else in another organiza-
tion,” said West. “It’s incredibly difficult
because it all links together.”
West said their task as the sub-com-
mittee is to break the links apart and
find supporting documents to say why
they believe that person should have
special recognition.
Other places with sources of informa-
tion are the Glenbow Foundation and
places with archives such as the Wheat-
land County, WID or Town of Strath-
more.
Another starting point are history
books of Strathmore and surrounding
areas such as Namaka and Gleichen.
“These provide a wealth of informa-
tion, but sometimes it’s not all the in-
formation you want to have,” said West.
“There’s a little bit more to be gleaned
[researched] somewhere else.”
He also said they are researching the
areas around Strathmore because they
were just as important to Strathmore’s
history as Strathmore is to theirs.
Sometimes places they check have
led to a dead end, such as the Alberta
Sports Hall of Fame.
“Turns out no one from Strathmore
is named in the Alberta Sports Hall of
Fame, but its one more place we had to
check,” said West.
After the sub-committee creates a
list of names it is handed over to the
Naming Committee who provides their
recommendations to the town and sug-
gests where a good place and a certain
name might fit, such as a wing at the
hospital, meeting room in the [poten-
tial] new town office, a park or a street.
The group is also a good place to
bounce additional ideas off each other.
For example West suggested a “Council-
or’s Way” to honour each councilor who
has served Strathmore with a honoura-
ry post potentially along the pathways
and a “Volunteer Wall of Fame” in the
potential new town office to recognize
volunteers.
The group is also looking for sub-
missions of names from Strathmore
residents that they can further research.
There is no time limit for how far in the
past a name could appear or how close
to the present.
“The town has made a good deci-
sion to come up with the concept,” said
West. “Let’s get a list of names together
before they’re forgotten and have this
list ready so we can use the names off
that list any time we want.”
A list of criteria and submission form
is available at www.strathmore.ca or by
contacting Michelle at (403) 934-3133,
who can also be contacted if you are
interested in joining the group.
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times
The Strathmore Curling Club hosted 14 teams during the annual Ladies Bonspiel Feb. 10-13.
Ladies Bonspiel
takes Olympic theme
Amy Gregson
Times Reporter
It was an Olympic theme at
the ladies bonspiel, including
a hand-made torch, red and
white apparel and Go Cana-
da signs.
Olympics activities at the
bonspiel included opening
and closing ceremonies with
a parade and torch lighting,
Olympic trivia, hula hoop
contest as a tribute to the five
rings, a tribute to the game of
curling and the blindfolded
Curling Results
“A” Event Winner:
Shackleton Team
defeated Rosecki-Budzey Team
biathlon at their banquet.
“I’m hoping that everyone
enjoyed themselves, had lots
of fun and comes back next
year,” said Larissa Damen, or-
ganizer.
The timed blindfolded bi-
athlon had a pair of curlers
with one leading the blind-
folded player to various sta-
tions including dressing in
winter clothing, pin the light
on the torch, shooting gallery
and ring toss.
In total 14 teams played in
the Feb. 10 to 13 bonspiel,
“B” Event Winner:
Davis Team
defeated Damen Team
Amy Gregson Photos
including a few out-of-town
teams.
“We always appreciate their
support,” said Damen.
She said the Strathmore
based teams all have specific
tasks that go into making the
bonspiel such a success.
The bonspiel gives prizes
out to the top four teams in
three separate events. They
each get to pick their prize
from the selection available,
including Olympic related
prizes.
amy@strathmoretimes.com
“C” Event Winner:
Guenther Team
defeated Burne Team
 February 18, 2010 • Strathmore Times • Page 13

DeDication. commitment.
Going
Undefeated
community.
The Strathmore Storm
Novice Tier 3 team it takes someone with a desire to do something
important for the community;
went undefeated in the
Kneehill Novice Tourna-
ment Feb. 5 to 7. Someone with courage and dedication, who isn’t
Photo Courtesy of afraid of hard work, and is willing to accept the
Rhonda Zarowny challenges of a difficult job.
if you’re this kind of person,

Bisons take final playoff spot the town of Strathmore needs you as a firefighter.

today’s emergency responders do far more than just

Mario Prusina “backed-into” the final will face the Lethbridge putting out fires and bandaging wounds.
Times Editor playoff spot with a pair Y’Men Hurricanes in the
of tough games versus first-round, best-of-three our firefighters are the first line of defense in natural and
It was not the way the North Division teams. series. man-made disasters. they resond to vehicle accidents,
UFA Bisons wanted to The Bisons tied the The Bisons will travel hazardous materials incidents, specialized rescue situations
qualify for the playoffs, Boston Pizza Rangers to Lethbridge on Feb. 17 like high angle, surface water and ice rescue, and they assist
but at this point in the in a vast array of medical emergencies.
2-2 on Feb. 13, before (7:30 p.m.) for Game 1
season, beggars can’t be being blitzed 6-0 by the before hosting the Hur- if you are interested in becoming a member of our elite team,
choosers. J. Ennis Kings on Valen- ricanes on Saturday, Feb. Pick up an application package at the locations listed below
The team was hoping tine’s Day. 20 (8 p.m.) at the Strath- or download a copy from the town of Strathmore Website at

www.strathmore.ca
to win their final two Despite gaining only more Family Centre.
regular season games one out of a possible Game 3, if necessary,
and head into the play- four points on the week- will take place in Leth-
offs on a high note. end, the Bisons clinched bridge on Feb. 21 (2:30 town of Strathmore Strathmore Fire Station
Instead, the team the final playoff spot and p.m.). 680 Westchester Road 721 Lakeside Blvd
Strathmore, aB Strathmore, aB
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Justin Geeraert was one of two participants

in the Wheatland Kings $10,000 shootout
Feb. 14 at the Strathmore Family Centre.
Unfortunately Geeraert and fellow shooter
Ernie Warrack came up empty-handed dur-
ing the second intermission of the Kings 7-5
victory over Blackfalds. Doug Taylor Photo

Shootout yields
Logan Sandbeck, left photo, shoots the ball, while Mike Boonstoppel, #13, drives to the net as the Strathmore High School Spartans boys basket-
no winner
ball team played the Medicine Hat McCoy Colts Feb. 12 at their home tournament. Amy Gregson old from Rocky-
Amy Gregson Photos Times Reporter ford who played

Spartans host home tournament

hockey until
There were midget.
two shots and They each had
Amy Gregson they played. such as Camrose, Chester- year,” said Larson. two misses at the one chance to
Times Reporter “I know we typically have mere and Medicine Hat. The The Spartans have a cou- Wheatland Kings shoot the puck
the same teams coming here eventual winner was the ple of league games left be- $10,000 shootout from centre ice to
The Strathmore High Spar- and I knew this year a num- Camrose Composite who fore play-offs start and then Feb. 14. make it through
tans boys basketball team ber of these teams are in the beat Medicine Hat McCoy. will have a play-in for zones. Ernie War- a small cut-out
hosted their annual home top 10 in the province,” said Larson said the team end- “We’ll continue to work on rack and Justin in the centre of a
tournament over the family Kyle Larson, head coach. “I ed on a high note when they our offensive and defense Geeraert took sheet of plywood
day long weekend. knew it was going to be stiff played George McDougall in sets,” said Larson. “Our pass- the challenge af- covering the net.
It was a disappointing competition for the boys this their last game. ing has improved a lot so ter purchasing Geeraert shot
weekend for the boys as year.” “It was probably one of we’ll keep working on that.” tickets for the first and ended
they lost all three games that Teams came from places our better games of the amy@strathmoretimes.com chance to shoot. up missing the
“It’s just fun to net, while War-
support the local rack hit to the
junior team,” said side of the hole.
Warrack, who Both said af-
has been on the terwards that it
Strathmore Mi- was fun and it
nor Hockey As- was hard to hit
sociation Board the board.
and has two boys “You needed

attention
who play minor a practice shot,”
hockey. said Geeraert.
“I just hope I C.E. Franklin

artists!
don’t miss the sponsored the
net,” said Geer- $10,000 shoot-
aert, a 20-year- out.

The Strathmore & District

Agricultural Society is
currently looking for Strathmore
Artists to design our
2011 Strathmore
Minor Ball
2010 registration
Heritage Days Poster. Friday, February 19
Requirements 5:30 - 7:30 pm
- needs to be a photo. Size 11x17”, must be signed,
Boys/Girls BaseBa
print quality resolution. Must have the SAGS Logo. ll age 5-18 years
Deadline for submission: March 30, 2010. Crowther Jr High sc
Winner will receive $500 plus tickets to Rodeo/Chuckwagon events. hool
info 403-901-1633
Please drop off your submission at the office
- Civic Centre 122 Brent Blvd. Girls FastpitCH so
FtBall
If you require further info (403) 934-5811 age 8 - 16 years
Wheatland elementa
ry school
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Veteran
honoured
Members of the Strathmore Le-
gion had a very enjoyable visit
with WWII Air Force Veteran,
Clement Corbiell, at the Strath-
more hospital, on his 90th birth-
day, on Feb. 5. War memories
were rampant. (From l-r) Mr. Cor-
biell, sister-in-law Joan Mark, Le-
gion President Jenny Schumann,
1st Vice-President Guy Knappe,
BSO Representative Vern Neis-
zner, WWII and D-Day Veteran
George Freeman and Reese Ya-
kimowich. Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 11:30 - 2:30 pm
Photo Courtesy of Irene Knappe
Wheatland Kings goaltender Braydon Helfrich gets help defending the net during the teams 6-3
win over High River Feb. 13 at the Strathmore Family Centre.
Wheatland Kings end
season on high note
Amy Gregson
Times Reporter
After struggling for
most of the season, the
Wheatland Kings ended
the season with a pair
of wins against the High
River Flyers and Black-
falds Ford Wranglers Feb.
13 and 14 respectively.
The team finishes off
the year with a record
of seven wins, 25 losses,
three overtime losses and
one tie.
“It’s a great way to
wrap the year up,” said
Doug Murphy, head
coach. “We finally got
some of the problems we
had through the rest of
the year sorted out.”
Murphy said the prob-
lems during the year had
to do with chemistry and
throughout the course of
the season a few roster
changes were made.
He said that once the
negative attitude was re-
moved from the dressing
room, the team saw it as
a positive sign and things
started to turn around.
Murphy said the team
also experienced lots of
unfortunate bounces and
puck mishaps during the
first part of the year.
“You get a positive at-
titude on the team, posi-
tive things start happen-
ing, the luck starts going
your way and the goals
start going in,” Murphy
said.
Going into next year,
the Kings will only be los-
ing forward Justin McKin-
non due to age and Mur-
phy expects most of the
Doug Taylor Photo
team to return, but said
you never really know
what’s going to happen
until training camp starts.
Murphy said some of
the stand-out players
this year were McKin-
non, who always brought
his all to every game;
goalie Korey Burne who
made lots of saves in net;
goalie Braydon Helfrich,
who didn’t play as many
games, but always played
equallywell; and defen-
seman Mark Goodman
who’s been rock solid all
year long.
Overall, Murphy said
it’s been a great year, es-
pecially as a young fran-
chise trying to get going.
“We can’t say enough
about the support that
we’ve had,” said Murphy.
amy@strathmoretimes.com
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DAVID, Rose Marie ing. Detoxing and natural man Shephard puppy.
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Rose Marie David (nee Kam) was born October 20, 403-901-0160. Mobile for loving home. Call 403-616-
1928 and passed away peacefully at her home near shut-ins. 3570.
Strathmore, Alberta on February 8, 2010. Rose was
predeceased by her husband, Wilson David, and her notices
daughter, Gloria Cairns. Left to mourn her passing
Combz N’ Curlz
is her son Wayne David; grandson Bradley Cairns;
granddaughter Jackie David; sisters Margret and
Leaone (Wendel). Rose’s kind and generous nature and
sense of humour will be missed by all those who knew
her. Memorial services were held on Monday, February
15 at Wheatland Funeral Chapel at 11:00 a.m. To send
Strathmore High Cosmetology Department
is now accepting clients
condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.
ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in
care of arrangements. 403-934-5666
Hair & aeSTHeTiC ServiCeS
aT DiSCounTeD PriCeS
WONNICK, Ronald Ross
November 6, 1937 Please call 403-934-3135 to book your appointment.
- February 12, 2010 We look forward to serving you!
It is with heavy hearts that we
announce the passing of our husband,
father, grandfather and best friend. Ron passed away
help wanted
suddenly on Friday, February 12, 2010. He will be
greatly missed by Gladys, his wife and soul-mate of EMPLOYMENT
51 years, daughters Sherry (Mike) and Lori (Lindsay), OPPORTUNITY
and grandchildren Brandon, Jordan, Zachary, Ben, and Dormitory Assistant
Emma. Ron will also be lovingly remembered by his
brothers Gordon (Eileen) and Fred (Laureene), sisters-in
law Eileen (Herb) and Pat (Claus), nieces Debbie (Ed), Golden Hills School Division is accepting
Teresa (Larry), Barb (Mike), Kathy (Trevor), Heather applications for the part time position of Dormitory
(Rhonda) and nephews Wayne (Shelley) and Ross Assistant. Dormitory students attend a number of
(Jennifer) as well as the many friends and colleagues in Golden Hills schools in Strathmore.
his life. Ron lived his life with love, passion and honour.
He gave of himself unselfishly and generously, with a The Dorm Assistant will report to the Dormitory
genuine heart and steadfast loyalty to those who were Supervisor and assist with the following:
fortunate enough to have known him. Ron valued a ‘job • Supervise dormitory students and enforce
well done’ and was passionate about his 50+ years dormitory rules and regulations
career in the transportation industry. In all his relations, • Develop a rapport with students to meet their
he strove for integrity, honesty and respect. In life, social, cultural and medical needs
Ron was guided by his strong faith in Christ. He was • Maintain a positive dorm atmosphere for students
confident in God’s enduring love and in his salvation • Maintain discipline in the dorm
through Christ. He left us his wisdom, his dedication to • Ensure attendance at school
and love for his family, his determination to go on in good • Guide after-hours activities
times and bad, and his ever present sense of humour • Supervise dormitory assistants
as guideposts and memories for us to follow and build
on. Special thanks are extended by the family to the This position will include accommodation, meals and
paramedics, Strathmore RCMP, Victim Services and the an allowance.
Strathmore Fire Department for their live-saving efforts
and compassion on February 12th. Funeral services
will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Lord of
All Lutheran Church, Strathmore at 1:00 p.m. In lieu
The successful applicant should have good inter-
personal skills and enjoy working with children and
youth. Experience working with children is an asset.
of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made Successful applicants must be on site and available
directly to The Canadian Diabetes Association (#204, some evenings and weekends based on a schedule.
2323 - 32 Ave NE, Calgary, T2E 6Z3) or the Alberta Criminal and Child Welfare check will be required.
Heart and Stroke Foundation (#200, 119 – 14 St. NW,
Please submit resume and appropriate
Calgary, T2N 1Z6). To send condolences, please visit
www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL documentation to the undersigned on or before
HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403- 4:00 pm, Friday, February 19, 2010.
934-5666
Human Resources Department
notices Golden Hills School Division # 75
435 A Highway # 1
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J4
Phone: 403-934-5121
Anyone requiring Fax: 403–934-5124 or 934-5125
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times
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Toddle Inn Daycare require
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Job requirements; criminal
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must hold a childcare pro-
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dormitory rules and regulations The position is responsible for providing over-the-counter services such as: nished common area with 3
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• team player ½ baths. $925/month + utili-
Fully serviced & lots of trees.
salary to be negotiated.
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The successful applicant should be a good role model, priate staff and have a desire to grow within a professional environment. Pro- Call 934-0996 Call Clare 403-934-7383
ficiency with Microsoft Office 2000 (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Windows
have good interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and
operating Systems as necessary; experience in the service industry is an real estate or Tracy 403-901-9143
enjoy working with children and youth. Experience
working with children is an asset. Criminal and Child asset. Post-secondary education preferred, however not necessary. Training
will be provided for the successful candidate. Please submit resumes to:
Welfare check will be required.
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Please submit resume and appropriate Strathmore Branch
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What’s
Happening?
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.
RCL Ladies Auxiliary Events for February:
16th – Executive & General Meetings, beginning
@ 7:30 pm. 21st – LA breakfast from 9 am to 11
am. Toast, pancakes, bacon, sausages, scrambled
eggs, potatoes, juice, desert, coffee, tea.
All for only $6 per adult & $3 per child.
Old time music played on the piano by Jimmy
Risdon. PUBLIC & KIDS WELCOME!!!!
Royal Canadian Legion Events for February:
LPC & Sports Steak & Lobster tickets both for sale.
20th – Cash Crib starting at 11:00am
23rd – General Meeting, open to ALL Legion
Members, @ 7:30 pm. Meat Draws every Friday
@ 6:30 pm & Saturday @ 2:00 pm. Bingo every
Wednesday @ 5:15 pm. Darts & Crib throughout
the week.Every Thursday – Ukranian Cuisine
Lunch 11:30am - 1:30pm
Legion Veterans Hall & the Main Hall available
for functions. February events calendar now at the
bar.
For more information regarding the above,
please call 403.934.5119
MOPS (Mother’s Of Preschoolers) meet 1st and
3rd Thursdays 9:30am – 11:30am at the Strath-
more Alliance Church. Babysitting available for
ages 0 - 6. For more information call Jennifer at
403-934-5799 or visit www.mops.org
Strathmore Lions Club
meets the first and third Thursday at the
Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 p.m.
Strathmore Photography Club.
Photographers of all ages and skill levels are wel-
come. For more information and meeting dates
call Gaylene at 403-901-2760 or email - lgsmith@
telusplanet.net
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
Wheatland Rural Crime Watch.
Meetings are the 3rd. Thursday of each Month.
Featuring guest speakers. For more information
call 403-934-4055.
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.
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What’s haPPening is a free weekly community calendar.
if you have general information or a non-profit group activity or special event you would like to promote, please
email you information to tracey@strathmoretimes.com or call 403-934-5589 or fax 403-934-5546 and we will include
your information on this weekly Community Page. Due to space restrictions, please keep information to a minimum.
Wheatland Further Education Course Calendar Strathmore Country Gardens Club
is now available. Call 403-934-5785 or Meetings at least once per month. Tours, guest Mark Your
visit www.wfes.ca for more info. speakers, workshops and much more included in
a membership. $20 single, $30 family. Calendars
Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53 Strathmorecountrygardens@yahoo.ca or visit for these
meets the first Monday of each Month at our website www.icangarden.com/clubs/Coun-
7:30 p.m. Call Glen at 403-901-6038. tryGGC/ Upcoming
Website: www.strathmore53.com Special
Meals on Wheels
Halt the Habit; is available in Strathmore. Events....
Smoking Cessation Classes February 18 & 25, For information or to obtain this service please
2010. 7 - 8:00 pm. at the Strathmore High contact Wheatland FCSS at 403-934-5335. Toddle Inn Day Care
School. Call Colleen at 403-934-4444 ext #103 drivers needed Contact Shirley Minty need Volunteers
to pre-register. Free of charge. at 934-3953. to help out at the
Strathmore Homeschool Familes. Strathmore Regional Victim Services Society Silver Dollar Casino on
Any Strathmore and Area familes that are needs community members to be Advocates March 12 & 13, 2010, for
homeschooling are invited to join our (volunteers). Training is provided. more information call the
Yahoo Group. groups.yahoo.com/group/strath- Contact Victim Services through the day care at 403-934-5139.
morehsfams RCMP Detachment at 403-934-6552 We also offer before
Strathmore Caregiver Support Group KIDERGY Play Group and after school care.
- this is an opportunity for caregivers to find Meet every Friday from 9:30 - 11:30 am at the
support and benefit from interaction with others Hope Covenant Church. $1 per child, (snack is Strathmore & District
in a similar situation. For more information or to included). Contact Tammy at 403-934-5887
register call Amy Yaneza at 403-361-7176. for more info.
Child Development
Society and the Alberta
The Hope Bridges Society Strathmore Parent and Tot Playgroup, Foundation of the Arts
Board meetings held the second Tuesday of each meets every Thursday at 9:15 - 11:15 am. proudly presents;
month at 7 p.m. at #3-236-3rd. Avenue. in the Strathmore United Church Basement.
Mad Science Extravaganza,
Please visit our website at www.hopebridges.ca For more information call Lisa at 403-934-4874
or contact us at info@hopebridges.ca or Ali at 403-934-2089. Feb 28 at 2:00pm at the
Hope Church (245 Brent
Wild Rose Career & Employment Services Sunday School for All Ages: Blvd). Tickets at the door -
- Free drop-in JOB-FINDING CLUB, every Tuesday Lord of All Lutheran Church offers Christian $10/family. Call Jennifer
from 10 to noon. A Career Counsellor will share Education opportunities for ages 3 years to adult,
at 403-934-6604 for
tips and tools to assist in your job search. Please on Sunday Mornings. All are Welcome! For more
call 403-934-6488 or drop by 101, 331-3rd. information please call Margo Sevick 403-901- more info.
Avenue. 2044 or call the Church Office at 403-934-2374
Bring your lunch and join us for a Small Business
Brown Bag presentation at Community Futures Strathmore Youth Exceptional
Wild Rose on Tuesday and Thursday from Noon to Service Award Society
1 pm. Weekly Topics. - If you would like to recognize a youth who has
demonstrated an act of courage, citizenship and
Healing Rooms, open for prayer Mondays from 7 community contribution, call Val at 403-901-4254
to 9 pm. at the Harvest Healing Centre at 115A-
3rd. Avenue in Strathmore. Everyone is Welcome. 100 Years of Girl Guides in Canada 2010
The Girl Guides of Strathmore want to celebrate
Seniors 50+ Centre this event with a picnic in the park on Saturday
General meetings the second Tuesday of each May 29th and invite anyone who was ever a
month at 1:15 pm. Spark, Brownie, Guide, Pathfinder, Ranger, Guider
For info call Eric at 403-901-1596. etc. Guiding has been in Strathmore since 1967
and we are looking for any old photos, books,
Hope Community,
The Community Crisis Shelter badges, crests uniforms etc. to showcase at the ebay Art fundraiser.
has several Board Member vacancies and is picnic. February 18 at 3:00pm,
recruiting individuals who would like to apply for We would also like to invite anyone interested in search ebay item
Board Membership. Interested individuals can call helping with this project to call Robin Wenzel at #200438859307 and place
Karen Pease at 403-934-6634. 403-934-2495.
your bid. All proceeds
Ladies meet at 108 6th Ave the 1st Monday of ev- from the painting will go
ery month from 7 - 8 p.m. for high tea plus learn to the medical clinic the
how to keep healthy and look your best. Church has been involved
No charge. Call Margie at 403-901-0160 with since 2001.
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