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concert “unlikely,”
hopeful for Stampede
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society
has stated its planned June 6 concert is “unlikely”
considering COVID-19 but is holding out hope for
the Strathmore Rodeo.
The COVID-19 public health crisis has put much
of what the organization does in jeopardy, said chief
executive officer Ryan Schmidt.
“Almost everything that the ag society does in-
volves gathering groups of people together: rodeos,
concerts, agricultural events, baseball (and) com-
munity group events at our facilities,” said Schmidt.
“This means that almost everything we do is no
longer allowed in this current COVID-19 reality.”
But Schmidt remains optimistic.
“We are a hopeful and strong organization, and
plans are in place to relaunch 100 per cent once
this passes,” said Schmidt. “The whole town and re-
gion are in this together, and we’ll get through it
together.
“Once it passes, we’ll once again gather to cele-
brate our strong western heritage through the many
events the ag society puts on.”
The ag society has planned for a June 6 concert,
featuring Emerson Drive and Aaron Pritchett, in
what represents, “the first major concert Strathmore
has hosted in many years,” said Schmidt. “The whole
region has been pretty excited about it.”
However, proceeding with the concert is “unlike-
ly,” based on advice from Alberta Health Services
and various levels of government.
“We are currently working on finding a resched-
uled date for the concert that will be on the other
side of the crisis,” said Schmidt. “After this challeng-
ing time, we’ll all be wanting something to look for-
ward to.”
All ag society facilities, except for the camp-
ground, are now closed.
“The campground will remain open as many resi-
dents live there year-round,” said Schmidt.
Regarding the Strathmore Stampede, planned for
the August long weekend, the ag society is “watch-
ing the implications of COVID-19. Easter branding
“While at this point we have made no changes As calving season comes to a close for many local farmers, branding season is just
to Stampede plans, we are developing responses to beginning. Ellis farms branded several one-year-old heifer replacements on Easter
various scenarios,” said Schmidt. “As we learn more Sunday to add to their shorthorn mix herd, along with two new bulls. Many local cattle
and get closer to the date, we’ll be in a better posi- producers will be holding calf brandings in the coming weeks.
tion to speak to any potential changes to the event.”
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Council Approves Actions to Support Property Owners
Mayor and Council are working to support Strathmore during this Playground Equipment Restricted
emergency. In addition to previously announced suspensions of late A reminder that the use of playground equipment is restricted until
penalties for tax and utility payments, the Town of Strathmore is further notice. Please obey the signs. This difficult decision was made
announcing deferrals for utility payments and property taxes. to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
The Town is providing utility customers with the option to defer
March – June utility payments. Customers will pay the deferred
The Town of Strathmore is working to protect our
amount as an addition to their regular utility payment starting in
community and slow the spread of COVID-19.
July. The deferred amount will be added as equal payments on July
– December utility bills without interest or penalty. Be mindful that Visit: Strathmore.ca/COVID19
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Next Council Meeting
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where possible to avoid the accumulation of a large account balance Council Meeting | May 6, 7:00pm
come July. The meeting will be streamed live. Access will be provided
online at Strathmore.ca. To slow the spread of COVID-19
The Province of Alberta announced the deferral of 50% of the 2020
the Town of Strathmore Municipal Offices are closed to
education tax property tax for Business and Commercial Property
owners. The Town is supporting this announcement by deferring
the public.
50% of the education tax property tax on business and commercial
properties until Jan 1, 2021 without interest or penalty.
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community understand how to navigate the COVID-19 will help
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Very impressed with service at Strathmore emergency
To the Editor
I wasn’t feeling quite right on the morning of April
10, suffering with a sore chest, dry cough and sore
legs, so I called my doctor’s office in Strathmore who
advised me to call 811. They took details of my name,
date of birth and symptoms, and advised me to ac-
cess the AHS website (ahs.ca) and answer questions
provided.
There were two questions, and after answering first
one “no” and second one “yes”, was told to return to
811, who advised me to immediately go to Strathmore
Hospital emergency.
On entering the main doors, there was a nurse at a
table with masks, gloves, a register for recording peo-
ple’s names, etc. who asked me what was wrong. She
recorded all my particulars, had me wash my hands,
put a mask on, then told me to go back out main
doors, turn right and follow marked pathway around
hospital building to west side. Here was a door, with
push button bell that, once pressed, brought another
RN who opened the door and led me inside. Once
again, I had to wash my hands, then after checking
my details, I sat on my own for a few minutes before
Tackling important issues
LEELA SHARON AHEER
Chestermere-Strathmore MLA
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore! A very blessed
Easter, Vaisakhi and Passover to you this past and
upcoming week. I know that it has been very diffi-
cult to be separated from friends and families this
past little while, and we will be in this situation
for some time. If we are to follow the COVID-19
modelling that has been presented, the peak of
the virus will not hit us until the middle to the end
of May, so our new normal will continue to be the
way we function for the next little while.
We in the legislature are continuing to represent
you and are passing not only necessary legislation
related to our crisis, but also legislation around
important issues such as human trafficking. As
you know we campaigned on implementing a
nine-point action plan to protect at-risk individu-
als from this despicable and reprehensible crime.
We will combat human trafficking by adopting the
Palermo Protocol definition of human trafficking
that specifically targets sex trafficking with direct-
ed legislation.
The Palermo Protocol protects all victims, survi-
vors and persons affected by trafficking, not just
those who can prove that they have been forced.
We are all a part of this solution, and we intend
to create a task force that will bring together all
agencies, police and community groups to share
information.
We all need to know and understand what hu-
man trafficking looks like, and we need to ensure
that all people know their rights in Canada, espe-
cially new Canadians. We need to make sure that
our judges, prosecutors, nurses, doctors, first re-
sponders and police have the training they need,
and we need to have better data as this crime is
well hidden.
Mario Prusina Publisher
Janet Kanters Editor
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Leela Sharon Aheer, MLA
Chestermere-Strathmore
being taken into an examination room in the new
part of emergency.
Here, there is a zippered door contained within STRATHMORE OFFICE:
heavy duty tent fabric which encloses the room – Meetings by appointment
about five feet by six feet – which contains a gurney,
wash basin and all the medical testing equipment
normally found in an emergency unit. A slot in the
403-962-0126
door permits discussion with nursing staff. Chestermere.Strathmore@
Over the next 3.5 hours, I was checked twice by assembly.ab.ca
a doctor, had a chest X-ray, blood work, etc. before
MAILING ADDRESS:
being advised I didn’t appear to have COVID-19, but
did have another ailment that is being taken care of. PO Box 2527,
To leave, I just retraced my steps back to the main Strathmore, AB
entrance doors. T1P 0H3
Throughout this experience I was made to feel very
comfortable, and I wish to congratulate AHS on this
new setup, where one is isolated completely from
other patients.
P.S. - I received a follow up telephone call from
AHS on April 11 checking on me and confirming my
COVID-19 swab had come back negative..
John Godsman
Strathmore
Federal Bill C-452, criminalizing human traffick-
ing, needs to come into force as soon as possible,
as well as an awareness day on Feb. 22. This crime
is a violation of human rights, and collectively we
need to work to toughen legislation to protect
victims and survivors. Human trafficking exploits
every age, sexuality, race, religion, ethnicity and
gender. We need to empower our police officers
to be able to act quickly and rescue those who are
being held or threatened from their traffickers. We
want the survivors to be able to sue their traffick-
ers and to help empower them to take back their
lives. Let’s end this predatory behaviour for the
sake of everyone.
Finally, I would like to chat with you about
charitable giving. So many of you are doing so
much to help out our communities, and we want
to help. Our government will encourage Albertans
to donate through matching contributions up to
$2 million that we have reprofiled to help with
those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We will be joining up with associations like the
United Way to help get dollars into the hands of
organizations that are helping on the ground with
our vulnerable populations.
Our charities and non-profits are struggling to
fill gaps created by the increased and changing
demand for services, and we can help the gener-
osity of Albertans by matching those donations to
these incredible organizations. In closing, please
visit alberta.ca for the latest information on how
to protect yourself, your family, and your fellow
Albertans. Please shop local, and please contact
me at Chestermere.Strathmore@assembly.ab.ca or
call 403-962-0126. I love to hear from you.
(Leela Sharon Aheer is the MLA Elect for Ches-
termere-Strathmore, Minister of Status of Women
and Minister of Culture and Multiculturalism)
TIMES
If you are in the market to buy or sell a
home, please know that I am taking all
the pre cautions to ensure you,
your family and your home are as
safe as possible during
this pandemic.
Tammy Lambert - Realtor
403-934-0937
tammylrealestate@gmail.com
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groups of close family, and Jesus Christ among us, one by
adds another layer of protection. door, they have a wall of hamper
remain largely in seclusion. one by one, wherever we are. just
packs, and people between 9-10 a.m. and Friday morn-
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expected to feel and experience
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Let in this Holy Week. Anglican Church
made at those locations.
students To learn more about donating, or to
request a hamper, call 403-324-4335 or
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be 105 Main St. Carseland Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym
email (info@wheatlandfoodbank.com).
403-934-9337 709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore
educated Pastor: Kevin Enns 403-934-2641
office@bowriveralliance.com Pastor: Fr. Wojciech Jarzecki
not Broadcasting services on Suspended mass services.
church Facebook page.
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indoctrinated. www.bowriveralliance.com
103 - 227 3rd Ave.
587-727-0649
STRATHMORE ALLIANCE
strathmoreanglican@gmail.com
325 1 Ave • 403-934-3543
Rev. Malcolm Kern
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
All services are cancelled until further notice
Lead Pastor: Mike Wiebe
“Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ”
Associate Pastor: John Duerksen
Youth/Worthip Inter: Connor Hyde HOPE COMMUNITY
Cancelled all operations and services COVENANT CHURCH
until further notice.
Strathmore RCMP are reminding
245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore • 403-934-2424
www.strathmorealliance.com Pastor: Heidi Wiebe
residents to Lock-It or Lost-It
In person services have been cancelled. following several thefts from vehicles.
RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY Preschool cancelled.
(1 PET. 2:9) Online services available. - Locking your vehicle doors is a
322 A 2nd Avenue, Strathmore www.hope-community.ca
quick and simple way to help
403-714-2283
Pastor: Sunday Adeola
STRATHMORE UNITED prevent this crime.
Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue - Hide loose change inside the vehicle
Will be offering online services
403-934-3025
until further notice.
Rev. Pamela Scott where it can’t easily be seen and take
www.rccgstrathmore.com all items of any value with you when
All worship services and gatherings
cancelled until further notice. leaving your car.
Phone messages checked weekly.
LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN - Never leave your vehicle running
112 Lakeside Blvd. • 403-934-2374
HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH unattended.
Pastor: Dawn Nelson
All worship services and gatherings are 102 Canal Gardens
closed until further notice. 403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171 Strathmore RCMP ask residents to help
The office will be open part time. Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
Pastor: Dave Mackie
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Celebrating
a birthday,
social-distancing style
David Hawkins (right foreground) and his chil-
dren Jenette (l-r), Luva and Korbin celebrate
the 66th birthday of Sandra Hawkins while
practicing social distancing on their driveway
in Strathmore on April 8.
Emma Swanson Photo
Growing wheat for four generations
EMMA SWANSON
Times Reporter
On their farm southwest of Strath-
more, the Risdon family has grown
wheat for four generations.
“It’s your own operation; the kids
come along and it’s great to educate
them on the process,” said Brooke
Parker, grain farmer and manager of
Risdon Farming Ltd.
Risdon Farming is “an amalgamation
of my grandparents and parent’s farms,”
said Parker, whose maiden name is Ris-
don.
On the farm, Jesse Parker, Brooke’s
husband “runs the office,” said Parker.
Their three children, 14-year-old No-
lan, 11-year-old Meleah and eight-year-
old Rhett “get to see that money doesn’t
grow on trees.”
Parker said during seeding and har-
vesting season, tending to the farm is
“a balancing act for sure,” with her chil-
dren being in school and sports.
“It definitely gets busy because you
can’t be two places at once,” she added.
Parker said she has been working on
the farm “since as long as I can remem-
ber.”
After becoming the manager of the
farm in 2012, Parker’s duties have en-
tailed buying seed with an agronomist,
seeding, figuring out where the seed is
going, as well as driving the truck and
combine.
“I love driving the combine,” said
Parker, who added she also enjoys
“having my hands in the dirt during
seeding, checking all of the (seed) drills
and making sure everything gets exe-
cuted as planned.”
The crew that Parker manages “works
together like a well-oiled machine,”
said Parker, with 10 to 12 workers
farming during harvesting season and
four workers farming during seeding
season.
With the help of the crew, Parker
grows red hard wheat, malting barley,
canola and yellow field peas.
Parker has baked bread from her
wheat, but more occasionally makes
bread in her mouth when she’s “grab-
bing wheat off of the combine to test
the moisture,” said Parker.
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Cultural artifacts to return to Siksika Nation
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After over 140 years, a collection of
culturally significant artifacts of the
Blackfoot Confederacy will be return-
ing from a museum in England to its
home at Siksika Nation.
The Chief Crowfoot regalia, an as-
semblage of personal effects of Chief
Crowfoot, a late-nineteenth century
Blackfoot leader, has been in the col-
lection of the Royal Albert Memorial
Museum (RAMM) in Exeter, England,
since the late 1870s. On April 7, Exeter
city council’s executive committee, the
elected body in charge of the museum
collection, voted to return the Crowfoot
regalia to Siksika Nation.
The decision to return the regalia,
which includes a buckskin shirt, a pair
of leggings, a knife with a feather bun-
dle, two beaded bags and a horsewhip,
is a significant development for Siksika
Nation, said Chief Ouray Crowfoot.
“As a direct descendant of the Great
Chief Crowfoot, I am pleased that the
regalia will be returned to its rightful
home, the Siksika Nation,” said Chief
Ouray Crowfoot. “The returning of this
regalia will contribute to healing and
reconciliation and the Great Chief’s
spirit can rest easy once all his belong-
ing are gathered from the four corners
of Mother Earth and returned back to
his home.”
Siksika Nation will lend the items to
the Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park
(BCHP) for “display and education of
all peoples around their significance as
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part of world history, together with their journey to the UK
and their return to the Chief’s traditional homelands,” said
Crowfoot.
The items are thought to have been acquired from Chief
Crowfoot by Sir Cecil Denny, a North-West Mounted Police
officer, “Indian agent,” author and archivist, about the time
of the signing of Treaty 7 in Alberta (in September 1877), ac-
cording to a RAMM press release. The regalia were loaned to
RAMM by Cecil Denny’s sister in 1878 and were purchased
by RAMM in 1904, according to RAMM.
The decision by the Exeter city council’s executive commit-
tee was made in response to a 2015 formal request by BCHP
for RAMM to repatriate the regalia. In January 2020, RAMM
approached Chief Ouray Crowfoot, who confirmed the Sik-
sika Tribal Council would be prepared to take ownership of
the regalia and provided “the necessary assurances about the A Blackfoot buckskin shirt that once belonged to Chief Crowfoot, a late
long-term care of the regalia and financial information,” ac- ninetieth-century Blackfoot leader, is being returned to Siksika Nation from
cording to the press release. a museum in England after over 140 years.
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The announcement springs hope in a time mired by the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Exeter City Council
COVID-19 public health crisis, said Shannon Bear Chief,
BCHP office manager. something to plan, something we can be excited about,” said
“Receiving such wonderful news during this time of uncer- Bear Chief. “This certainly will be a historic event for Siksika
tainty, we at Siksika will have something to look forward to, Nation and for the Blackfoot Confederacy.”
Strathmore shelter here to help
SEAN FEAGAN threat of and response to COVID-19 also make domestic violence less visible
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter prolongs, the incidence of domestic vio- and help less accessible.
lence could increase. “Under normal circumstances, all of
Strathmore’s domestic violence shel- “I absolute think we are going to be us have responsibilities and expecta-
ter has adjusted its operations to meet hitting a massive crisis in domestic vio- tions of where we are going to be on
the realities of COVID-19, at a time lence reports,” she said. “Any time that any given day,” she said. “When families
when levels of domestic violence could families are under increased stress, do- are being asked to self-isolate, the ex-
be escalating, according to its chief ex- mestic violence rates go up.” pectations of someone seeing you, or
ecutive officer. COVID-19 is causing multiple sources you not showing up when you are sup-
Wheatland Crisis Society operates the of stress for Alberta families, she said. posed to and beginning to worry about
Strathmore Shelter, a 25-bed domestic “Not only do we have the concern of you, those things aren’t there.
violence shelter in Strathmore that pro- health with COVID-19, but we also have “We’re not seeing an increase in the
vides “safety, shelter, food, clothing, cri- a loss of employment for a lot of Alber- number of calls at this point, but we’re
sis counselling, referral and advocacy” tans,” said McGinnis. “We are going to fearful that is because people who are
for individuals and families impacted by see the impact of that as money in bank living in violent situations are actually
family abuse or that are “in crisis.” accounts runs out, bills are becoming not able to make those calls.”
According to Wanda McGinnis, CEO
of Wheatland Crisis Society (WCS), the
due and the layoffs continue.” To overcome this challenge, WCS rec-
ommends anyone at risk of violence
The current public health crisis could
to take walks, during which they can
express concerns to trusted friends or
family members or call the WCS crisis
line (403-934-6634) from a safe and se-
cure location.
“If someone can go for a walk, they
could have an opportunity to use a
phone that is not monitored,” said Mc-
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New resource hub supports families

EMMA SWANSON
Times Reporter
The system of supports serving Strathmore and
Wheatland County families is expanding, with the
establishment a new family resource hub to serve
the region, thanks to a new provincial initiative.
On April 7, Aspen Family and Community Net-
work Society, a non-profit community organiza-
tion, announced that it is a newfound partner of
two family resource hubs: one serving the Cal-
gary Southwest region, and one serving the Ches-
termere/Strathmore region, effective immediately.
Wheatland County communities served include
Strathmore, Carseland, Gleichen, Hussar, Rocky-
ford and Standard.
Family Resource Networks (FRN) are a provin-
cial initiative to provide early intervention and
supports for families dealing with a range of is-
sues, including poverty and trauma, through a
group of community-based service providers.
The networks will promote child safety, well-
being and development, said Rebecca Schulz, Al-
berta’s minister of Children’s Services.
“Our new Family Resource Networks will pro-
vide programs, services and supports to build
stronger, more resilient families and communities
across the province,” said Schulz.
Each hub will provide a “wide spectrum of
prevention to intensive services for families with
children,” from newborns to teenagers, according to a press
release from the organization.
These services will work to support families, caregiv-
ers and the community for a better tomorrow, said Shirley
Purves, chief executive officer of Aspen.
“We recognize that Alberta’s future rests with the children
and youth of today and we look forward to supporting the
resiliency and well-being of families in the Calgary South-
west and Chestermere/Strathmore regions” said Purves.
According to the organization, positive experiences in
early years can create the foundation for strong and healthy
children and youth.
“We recognize that children and youth are the future and
we are committed to helping young people have a healthy
start in life so that they can thrive in adulthood.”
Examples of services the organization provides includes

Wheatland Lodge supported

foster care, individualized support for parents and caregiv-
ers, play-based learning for children, information and refer-
rals, and helping youths transition to adulthood.

by community donations
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Wheatland Lodge is providing residents with
some extra comforts while the facility is in “pre-
ventative quarantine” thanks to donations made
by the Strathmore community.
The seniors living facility received $2,000 from
the Strathmore Lions Club, $500 from Strathmore
FCSS and $1,000 from an anonymous private do-
nor.
The donation from the Strathmore Lions Club
was presented by Art Eeles, lodge resident and
longtime club member.
The funds are being used to help the facility
adjust to the threat and frustrations posed by the
COVID-19 pandemic. The lodge has purchased
new off-site surgical masks because its regular
supply was unavailable, as well as new tables to
ensure distancing between residents, said chief
administration officer Vickey Cook.
The donations are also being used to provide
some “extras for residents,” including coffee and
doughnuts, and even an Amazon Alexa device
for residents to “play with,” said Cook. The lodge
also provided “some extra special stuff” for Eas-
ter, added Cook.
The Chestermere/Strathmore family resource hub is in
Strathmore, at 419B 2 Street. For more information, visit
their website (aspenfamily.org/programs/frnchestermere-
strathmore).
“I would really like to acknowledge those won-
derful donations that were made,” she said.
Despite being in preventative quarantine for
just over four weeks, residents are “safe and well,”
said Cook, with no reported cases of COVID-19
at the facility.
“Although it is challenging at times for residents
to be isolated from their families and outside ac-
tivity, residents and staff continue to be positive
and support one another,” said Cook.
The lodge has implemented new safety mea-
sures, as directed by Alberta Health Services.
“Protocols have been put in place, and we ex-
perience daily changes and additions to them,”
said Cook.
To beat the doldrums of staying inside, the
lodge has started an initiative where residents get
a local tour from the comfort and safety of the
lodge’s activity bus, said Cook.
The tours are “perfectly safe,” as the “bus is
quarantined just like our lodge,” said Cook. “The
residents will not exit the bus at any time.
“People might see us out and about,” she add-
ed. “We take four people at a time, and they just
go for a drive – it’s just a little tour around town.
“It really seems to lift their spirits to go out and
have a look around.”

Keeping pet care accessible

EMMA SWANSON
Times Reporter
Some Strathmore animal care facilities have
implemented new services and policies to ensure
accessibility to pet care amid the COVID-19 pan-
demic.
The Animal Care Centre of Strathmore has im-
plemented a free service to deliver animal food,
medication and supplies to clients who are unable
to make in-person pick-ups due to COVID-19.
“We want to ensure that our communities are
able to self-isolate and quarantine when they are
expected to and not have to worry about their
pet’s needs and have that added stress,” said
Chelsey Chevrier, a registered veterinary techni-
cian (RVT) and medical manager at the Animal
Care Centre of Strathmore.
Chevrier said the free delivery service “enables
our clients to receive their pet’s important medi-
cal supplies and food” and “keeps our team safe
and able to continue offering essential veterinary
services to those animals in need.
“It helps our clients in self isolation and quar-
antine, and reduces the risk of COVID-19 spread
to our communities,” she added.
The free delivery service is offered to clients
in Strathmore, Chestermere, Langdon and Rocky-
ford areas.
Clients can place and pre-pay for their orders
through the Animal Care Centre of Strathmore.
Orders are delivered to the homes of clients;
clients are then notified of the delivery by text
message to ensure no contact.
“The deliveries can take up to a few days to get
the supplies in and schedule a date,” and so the
Animal Care Centre of Strathmore “requests a few
days’ notice,” said Chevrier.
For order information, the Animal Care Centre
of Strathmore can be contacted at 403-901-1800.
At the Alpine View Pet Spa, they have enforced
a closed-door policy due to COVID-19; however, INDIVIDUAL
their pet grooming and day-care services are still
available. OFFICE
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“We’re an essential service that’s geared to-
wards being there for people,” said Kyla Janes,
owner of Alpine View Pet Spa.
“The biggest thing is that we’re still open to
care for people’s dogs, especially dogs that are
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Other procedures that adhere to the new closed- All utilities and internet included.
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The pet and crate are retrieved by staff once board room, kitchen and extra
the client returns to their vehicle; medication and storage.
food may also be placed in the crate, said Janes.
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“When people are home in isolation, they want
to have a dog to hang out with for the night,” said
Janes. “Animals are really good for rehabilitating
depression; dogs in general help with isolation
issues and always make a house happier.”
All Rescued Paws rescue dogs are currently in
foster homes. Janes said since the COVID-19 pan-
demic, more fostering homes have become avail-
able.
For services and Rescued Paws rescue dog
adoptions, the Alpine View Pet Spa can be con-
tacted at 403-934-6635.
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Surgical mask donation in Siksika
ADELLE ELLIS
Times Reporter
Siksika business owner, Gordon Red
Crow, has donated 1,200 FDA approved
surgical masks to Siksika and the Siksi-
ka Elders Lodge to help protect nation
members in response to the COVID-19
pandemic.
Red Crow, who owns and operates
the Siksika Convenience Store and Gas
Bar along with the Siksika Arcade, se-
cured an order of 3,000 FDA approved
surgical masks and decided to give
back to the community that supports
him.
“We got our order (and) are giving
back to Siksika,” said Red Crow. “Due
to COVID-19 we have donated 1,000
masks to Siksika and 200 masks to Sik-
sika Elders Lodge. The masks are a vital
product in protecting our nation mem-
bers,” he said.
Red Crow, who opened his business-
es in 2017, recently expanded on March
15 to also provide fuel at the gas bar
Being proactive to promote mental health during COVID-19
SEAN FEAGAN
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Between the never-ending media
maelstrom, worries about finances and
the health of loved ones, and disrup-
tions to regular routine, COVID-19
could be a catastrophe for mental
health.
But there are steps one can take to
disrupt despair.
A first step is to gain a point of ref-
erence by performing consistent men-
tal health checks, to self-assess one’s
state of mind. A “quick and simple”
approach is to consider how your
mood scores on a 10-point scale, “with
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and sell lottery tickets, just weeks be-
fore non-essential businesses in Alberta
were ordered to close.
Although the Siksika Arcade had to
close, the convenience store and gas
bar remain open.
Despite seeing a sales downturn of
over 40 per cent at the convenience
store and gas bar, Red Crow noted they
still receive enough business to be able
to help provide essentials donations to
the community, and hope to continue
doing so with support from customers.
“We are so thankful that land man-
agement and chief and council gave us
this opportunity to accept a new pri-
vate business on the reserve … it was
a family decision to always support the
community. Without this business ven-
ture it would be difficult to give dona-
tions back to the community,” said Red
Crow.
The 1,000 masks to Siksika were do-
nated on April 8 and 200 masks were
donated to the Siksika Elders Lodge on
April 13.
10 being the best,” said Rachel Dun-
das, owner and executive director of
Wheatland County Counselling.
Reporting consistently low scores
may indicate professional support is
needed, said Dundas.
“If people feel their life is being over-
taken by worry or sadness, find they
are consistently scoring themselves
lower than a five, or are finding it diffi-
cult to function in their daily lives, they
may wish to consider seeking support
from a professional,” she said.
However, for those who don’t want
formal counselling, but are still an-
guished by the COVID-19 pandemic,
there are a variety of approaches to try
TIMES
Gordon Red Crow, owner of the Siksika Convenience Store and Gas Bar has donated 1,000 FDA ap-
proved surgical masks to Siksika and 200 masks to the Siksika Elders Lodge.
to feel better.
Limiting discussions about the virus
could help, especially if they tend to
“trigger you” or “escalate,” said Dun-
das.
“Practice maintaining a balanced
perspective and not catastrophizing
the situation,” she said. “People have
faced many difficult circumstances in
the past and life goes on.”
Dundas recommends using tried and
true coping and self-care strategies
that have been personally successful
in confronting or counteracting stress.
Strategies recommended by the Ca-
nadian Mental Health Association in-
clude periodically “unplugging” from
technology, challenging worries and
anxious thoughts, practicing relaxation
and meditation techniques, healthy
eating, avoiding substance abuse, stay-
ing active, and getting proper rest and
sleep.
Key indicators that children may
be feeling distressed include major
changes to mood, appetite and sleep-
ing patterns, said Dundas, who recom-
Filling jobs and keeping
the food supply safe
GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA
The Alberta government has
launched an online resource to help
strengthen the food supply chain and
fill agriculture and agri-food jobs.
Keeping Alberta’s food supply chain
safe and intact is a priority. The new
Agriculture Jobs Connector website is
a tool for Albertans to find essential
agriculture work opportunities and for
essential agriculture businesses to find
workers.
Currently, some farms in Alberta rely
on a federal temporary foreign work-
ers (TFW) program to hire seasonal
workers. However, with travel restric-
tions, typical users of this program are
concerned about the availability of for-
eign workers.
With so many Albertans now out of
work due to no fault of their own from
COVID-19, there is an opportunity for
the needs of both employers in the ag-
riculture sector and Albertans wanting
work to connect.
“There are great job opportunities
Photo Courtesy of Gordon Red Crow
mends parents work alongside kids
to have a daily routine including “fun
time, screen time, exercise and chores.
“Let them be a part of deciding what
the routine should be,” she said.
For parents, honesty about the cur-
rent situation is essential, said Dundas.
“It’s okay for parents to admit they
don’t know the answer to something,”
she said. “Parents should ensure they
are providing factual information to
their children and not allowing their
anxiety to run rampant.”
Wheatland County Counselling, in
partnership with Strathmore Fam-
ily and Community Support Services
(FCSS), offers counselling services to
assist with myriad challenges. In-per-
son counselling services continue to
be provided, under the condition that
clients have not travelled in the past
14 days, clients and their families have
no symptoms of illness, and they wash
their hands upon arrival. For those
who are quarantined or have compro-
mised immune systems, phone or vid-
eo sessions are available.
on Alberta farms and ranches. There is
definitely a greater appreciation for Al-
berta’s agriculture sector, and this new
website will help Albertans find an
exciting new job in this essential ser-
vice,” said Devin Dreeshen, Alberta’s
minister of Agriculture and Forestry.
Agriculture and food employers and
workers can access hiring, job search
and farm safety resources through the
new Agriculture Job Connector at al-
berta.ca/AgJobConnector.
Agriculture employers are encour-
aged to post available jobs on the con-
nector so the positions can be filled
by hard-working Albertans who will
help keep the food supply chain op-
erational.
In the U.K., due to COVID-19, thou-
sands of seasonal foreign workers were
no longer available and a “land army”
of thousands of British people came
out to work on farms. This website will
help connect an Albertan “land army”
of non-traditional agriculture workers
enter a new and important labour mar-
ket.

Continuing student learning
JANET KANTERS
Times Editor
The Alberta government has released
guidelines to direct how students will
learn while in-school classes are cancelled
due to the COVID-19 health emergency.
For all kindergarten to Grade 12 stu-
dents, school authorities will offer at-home
learning opportunities, either through on-
line means or through other accommoda-
tions, such as course packages and tele-
phone check-ins. This includes students
in public, separate, Francophone, charter
and independent schools, and Indigenous
students attending provincial schools.
According to a news release, to identify
what content needs to be delivered, teach-
ers will evaluate curricular outcomes that
have not yet been covered, prioritize re-
maining outcomes based on what is man-
ageable for students working from home,
and will plan specific tasks and projects
for students.
Content delivery for each grade is bro-
ken down as follows:
KINDERGARTEN-GRADE 3
Education content will focus on lan-
guage/literacy and mathematics/numera-
cy outcomes of the provincial curriculum.
Teachers will assign an average of five
hours of work per student per week, and
will be expected to work with their stu-
dents and parents on the delivery of these
materials.
GRADES 4-6
Education content will continue to focus
on language/literacy and mathematics/nu-
meracy outcomes, and there will be op-
portunity to incorporate science and social
studies outcomes through cross-curricular
learning. Teachers will assign an aver-
age of five hours of work per student per
week, and will be expected to work with
their students and parents on the delivery
of these materials.
GRADES 7-9
Education content will focus on core
mathematics, language/literacy, science
and social studies curriculum outcomes.
Teachers will assign an average of 10
hours of work per student per week, and
will be expected to work with their stu-
dents and parents on the delivery of these
materials.
GRADES 10-12
Education content will focus on speci-
fied and core courses required for high
school graduation requirements, includ-
ing language (English, French and French
language arts), social studies, mathemat-
ics, biology, chemistry and physics. Con-
tent from other courses will be delivered
where possible, and accommodations for
students unable to complete courses are in
place. Teachers will assign an average of
three hours of work per course per week,
and will be expected to work with their
students and parents on the delivery of
New municipal
building rising
Progress on the construc-
tion of the new Starth-
more Municipal Building
is becoming apparent,
as the building’s elevator
shaft structure is now vis-
ible at the site. The facil-
ity will replace the current
town hall building and will
provide residents with
services, public wash-
rooms, and change facili-
ties for Kinsmen Park.
Sean Feagan Photo
these materials.
GRADE PROGRESSION
AND REPORT CARDS
Every student will receive final grades
and will receive a report card, appropri-
ate to their grade level. Teachers will be
responsible for assessing a student’s prog-
ress and assigning a final grade.
School authorities will ensure parents
are consulted and kept informed of how
assessment will be determined in this
unique circumstance. All students who
were on track to progress to the next
grade will.
Where possible, schools will work with
high school students to complete their
courses to the best of their ability, provid-
ing a final mark and awarding credits. If
a student is unable to complete a course
that would have allowed them to progress
to the next grade, principals have the abil-
ity to award credits to ensure student pro-
gression.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
CRITERIA
Students on track to receive 100 or more
credits will still be eligible to graduate and
receive a high school diploma. Principals
have the ability to award up to 15 credits
to students in Grade 12 whose program
has been negatively impacted by class can-
cellations. For any courses that are started,
schools will complete them with the stu-
dent to the best of their ability, provide a
final mark and award credits.
If the student is unable to complete
a course that would have led them to
achieving a high school diploma, such as
a work experience or a career and tech-
nology studies course, principals have the
ability to award credits to ensure the stu-
dent graduates.
PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENTS
All Grade 6 and 9 provincial achieve-
ment tests and Grade 12 diploma exams
are cancelled. Under special circumstanc-
es, students can request to write a diploma
exam. Students wishing to do so should
speak to their teacher and school admin-
istrator.
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Parents may want to supplement stu-
dent learning by providing their children
with additional resources, such as www.
learnalberta.ca and www.learnalberta.ca/
content/mychildslearning/.
Funding continues to flow to school au-
thorities for the remainder of the 2019-20
school year. This will help school authori-
ties deliver at-home learning to their stu-
dents.
The government of Alberta worked with
the Alberta School Boards Association,
the College of Alberta School Superin-
tendents, the Alberta Teachers’ Associa-
tion and the Association of Independent
Schools and Colleges of Alberta to identify
how to continue teacher-directed learning
for students across the province.
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Obituary
ARMSTRONG,
Bill (William)
It is with great sadness that
we announce that our brother
Bill (William) Armstrong passed
away April 10th peacefully in his sleep while at
the Drumheller Hospital.
We sincerely thank the staff of the hospital for
all their care of Bill during his stay. It was very
much appreciated by the family.
Bill was born January 24, 1948 and turned 72
this past January. He is predeceased by his
Father, Buster December 20, 1981; Mother, An-
nabelle February 11, 2019; Sister Pat, April 2,
2009, youngest sister Sue Anne in 1964 and
great niece Emma January 8, 2018. He is sur-
vived by brothers Ben (Terry) and Rick (Harriet),
one niece, three nephews as well as 6 great
nephews and nieces.
Over the years Bill worked with neighbours; in
Drumheller at E.O. Parry’s, Harpers and Foun-
tain Tire; with brother Ben in the oilfield and at
Armstrong Auto while helping brother Rick on
the farm. For the last twenty years he was em-
ployed by the Wheatland County at the Hussar
transfer site until his official retirement April 1,
2020.
Bill enjoyed his coffee and weekly cribbage
at the Hussar Sundowners. He was also an
avid trap shooter and a member of the Hussar
Fish and Game Club. He served on the Hussar
Lutheran Church as a trustee for the last two
years and enjoyed the many visits by Pastor
Dan.
Due to our current economic issues and the
pandemic the family will be having a closed
service at the Hussar Cemetery and a celebra-
tion of life at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
Emma Armstrong Memorial Scholarship Fund
or Hussar Sundowners.
Obituary
HEILMAN,
Dennis William
Joseph
September 19, 1942
- April 9, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the
sudden passing of Dennis William Joseph Heil-
man of Strathmore, Alberta at the age of 77
years.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife of over fif-
ty years, Susan; five sons, Donald (Leah), Mark,
Garry (Arlene), Shawn (Jen), Keith; twelve
grandchildren, Timothy, Travis, Adam, Natasha,
Jennifer, James, Carmalee, Katielee, Katherine,
Carea, Carter, Kade; six great grandchildren,
Cloe, Myra, Isaac, Ryder, Sawyer, J.J. and soon
to be baby; two brothers, Gary (Dianne), Keith
(Cindy) and sister, Kathy; best friend, Albert
Nickel; as well as numerous nieces, nephews
other relatives and many friends.
He was predeceased by his granddaughter,
Cynthia; parents, Eleanor and Joseph; sister,
Carol and brother, Roy.
Dennis’ wishes were to be cremated with no
services to be held. He will be greatly missed
by all who knew him.
To send condolences, please visit Dennis’ obit-
uary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
Obituary
MUIR,
James Robert
Jim passed away peacefully
on April 12, 2020 in his 86th
year in Strathmore, Alberta. He
is predeceased by his wife Freda Muir (2019)
and will be deeply missed by his daughters,
Kathy Davis (Tye), Linda Gallo (Tom) and Dar-
lene Mantel (Carl). He will also be missed by
his grandchildren, Jason Davis, Carl Davis,
Ricky Davis, Laurie Freeman, Tricia Mulek,
Jesse Gallo, David Gallo and Carla Mantel as
well as being missed by several great grand-
children. Special thanks to Peter Murray and
Helene Brisson as well as Sharon Sequillion
for taking such good care of Jim in his later
years. Cremation has taken place and a pri-
vate celebration of life will be held at a later
date. To send condolences, please visit Jim’s
obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca
Obituary
SANDERS,
Wilmur Herbert
(Willy)
January 7, 1934
- Hussar, Alberta
April 7, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we
share the news that our beloved Husband,
Dad and Papa, Wilmur Herbert Sanders (Willy)
passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the
age of 86 years.
Willy was born on January 7, 1934, on the
family farm in Hussar, AB to Lotti and Herbert
Sanders. Willy grew up in Hussar and spent
most of his early years working with his Dad
on the family farm. Later, he worked for other
farmers, local businesses and on oil rigs.
He married his sweetheart and best friend,
Zella Williams, in 1960 and began working
for the Pioneer Grain Company. In 1969, they
moved their young family from Youngstown,
AB to Calgary where Willy was employed by
Calgary Transit, working as a bus driver and
driver trainer until his retirement in 1999.
Willy’s life centered around his wife, sons,
grandsons, and extended family and friends.
He coached baseball and hockey, and was a
life-long participant in sports, with curling and
golf being his hands down favorite. Nothing
gave Willy more joy than watching his grand-
children play hockey, baseball, soccer and
basketball, and letting them win at checkers
but never at golf.
Willy had a larger than life personality, with a
hearty laugh and a welcoming smile. He had
a zest for life that few folks will match. He
loved gathering with family and friends, telling
jokes, socializing, and making new memories
while celebrating those of the past. Though
his physical presence has left the earth, the
deep impact he made on the lives of those
who surrounded him will never vanish. He
will live forever in our hearts.
Willy is survived by his loving wife, Zella; his
two sons, Dwight (Tracy) and Brent (Joan);
and his six devoted grandchildren, Nick and
Matthew of Calgary and Kieran, Liam, Aidan
and Ethan of Seattle. Willy was a caring
brother to his sisters Eileen, Helen and Shirley,
and brother-in-law to Bev, Clarke, Helen and
Larry, Marie, Phyllis and Stewart. Willy was
predeceased by his parents, infant brothers,
Robert and Carl; brothers, George and Norm;
sister Elsie; and brothers-in-law, Brian, Keith
and Merlin.
Willy will be laid to rest in the Hussar ceme-
tery. A celebration of his life will be announced
at a later date when we can all gather in per-
son. In lieu of flowers, please consider making
a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Canada www.heartandstroke.ca.
Condolences, memories and photos may be
shared and viewed on Willy’s obituary at www.
McInnisandHolloway.com.
To send condolences, please visit Dennis’
obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
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He worked in the pit crew of a second-place car at 1969’s Daytona Continental We truly appreciate the calls, texts, food ADS IN THE or offgrade grain. “On Farm
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aboard a vintage Canadian aircraft to mark the 100th anniversary of the Wright
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dians) pinned down two suspected enemy minelayers.
A month later, he was aboard one of the first helicopters to deliver troops on their
first combat assault since the Korean War. He kept up with soldiers less than half
his age over the five-day operation. True to his credo, “one man, one kit,” he hauled We invite you to the
gear up and down the mountains of eastern Afghanistan, refusing offers of help and
regaling Canadian combat engineers and U.S. Navy SEALs with his stories.
Strathmore Wheatland
“He never accepted water and rations until all the troops had theirs,” said veteran Chamber of Commerce
Jerry Scheidl. “Much respect.”
He would travel to Afghanistan for six extended stays over 10 years, producing
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three documentaries for History Television under the banner Canadians in Afghani- Via Zoom Video April 30, 2 p.m.
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narration. He got to know his subjects intimately, and they knewCMhim. and we will send you an invite! CM

At the peak of his filmmaking career, ‘Garth Pritchard’ was practically

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also a career devoted to coverage of Canada’s military.
We know you are giving 110 per cent, and we are
The Canadian War Museum announced last fall that it had acquired K
the truly
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We know you are giving 110 per cent, and we are truly
his work for its archive – more than 400 hours of raw video footage and over 700 grateful. You truly are health-care heroes.
On behalf of RhPAP Board and Staff, wishing
photographs of Canadian soldiers operating overseas: in Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo, you and your families stay healthy during this On behalf of RhPAP Board and Staff, wishing you and
Burma, Kuwait, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Some of the material had al-
REMINDER
challenging time. your families stay healthy during this challenging time.
ready been on permanent exhibit at the museum for some time. Linda Humphreys, Interim Chair, RhPAP Board of Directors Linda Humphreys, Interim Chair, RhPAP Board of Directors
The acquisition also included footage he shot in 1998 documenting the military’s
emergency response to the ice storm that plagued Ontario and Quebec, along with All payments for
field notes, articles and other documents.
Pritchard began his career in the 1960s as a photojournalist with the Montreal Ga- Household
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Walter (Rocky) Leja, a demolition specialist, in 1963 and the body of FLQ kidnap
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victim Pierre Laporte, Quebec’s deputy premier at the time, in a car trunk in 1970.
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prime minister Brian Mulroney before returning to Quebec to help his old friend
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Dust Control
Dust control is offered by Wheatland County for landowners or residents within the County who
wish to reduce the amount of dust created by vehicles traveling on the gravel roads near their
homes, businesses or farms.

Calcium Chloride
Deadline: May application order deadline – April 24, 2020
(orders received after April 24th will be completed during the June application)
Application begins early May (weather permitting)

Prices*: County roads $4.92/meter ($1.50/linear foot)

Oiling
Deadline: Order Deadline is July 10-20. Oiling begins late-July.

651955
YEARS
- 2020
Prices*: County Roads New application - $19.69/meter ($6.00/linear foot)
County Roads Reapplication - $9.85/meter ($3.00/linear foot)**
Gravel Secondary Highways New Application - $22.97/meter ($7.00/linear foot)
Gravel Secondary Highways Reapplication - $19.69/meter ($6.00/linear foot)**
Upcoming Meetings Patching
Until further notice, regularly scheduled Council Wheatland County offers patching of previously applied oil dust control, this service is time sensi-
and committee meetings will be held via tive; please fill out the inspection application well in advance of the oiling dead line of July 10, 2020.
teleconference. To join, call the number noted If an inspection has been completed and if it is determined that the road surface can’t be repaired
beneath each meeting and enter the PIN when by patching, then an application for new dust control must be submitted and paid by July 10th,
prompted: 2020.

* All prices are subject to GST

April 21 at 9 AM: Council Meeting
** Additional conditions apply
Phone: 403-768-1708 PIN: 64324
Agenda packages can be found on our website. Additional information and application forms can be found on our website.

COVID-19

HELP
Here’s how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19:

☑ Avoid touching your face

SLOW ☑ Cover coughs and sneezes

☑ Self isolate if feeling sick

THE ☑ Practice social distancing

☑ Properly wash hands often

SPREAD
☑ Disinfect frequently touched items and surfaces

Latest updates at alberta.ca/COVID19

Public Hearings
KEEPING
Wheatland County Council will consider the following applications for
Public Hearing at the Council meeting as indicated below. WHEATLAND SAFE
For more information, including location maps, visit wheatlandcounty.ca/publicnotices.
The following public hearings begin at 9 a.m. and proceed until all applications have been heard: Due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19,
Wheatland County Administrative Office,
Public Hearing: Public Hearing: Public Hearing: Public Hearing: Agricultural Services Board Shop, and Public
May 5, 2020 at 9 a.m. April 21, 2020 at 9 a.m. April 21, 2020 at 9 a.m. April 21, 2020 at 9 a.m. Works Shop will remain closed until further
Bylaw: Bylaw: Bylaw: Bylaw: notice.
2020-16 Road Closure 2020-11 2020-12 2020-13
Road Plan: Legal Description: Legal Description: Legal Description:
Wheatland County is acting in the interest of
8459Q lying within NE-5-23-22-W4M NW-16-24-26-W4M SW-6-24-25-W4M
public safety, proactively responding to an
NE 7-22-26-4 Proposal: Proposal: Proposal:
Applicant: To redesignate +/- 4.20 To redesignate +/- 4.00 To redesignate +/- 3.31 evolving worldwide scenario involving COVID-19.
TERRA VELDE FARMS LTD. acres from Agricultural acres from Agricultural acres from Agricultural Community health and safety is our priority. We
Proposal: General (AG) District to General (AG) District to General (AG) District to will continue to take further steps to help reduce
To close a portion of Country Residential (C-R) Industrial General (I-G) Country Residential (C-R) the risk to our residents, visitors and employees.
undeveloped Road Plan District District District
8459Q lying within NE Wheatland County staff will still be monitoring
7-22-26-4 containing 1.16 emails and will also be available via phone. We
acres, to be disposed of ask that individuals with new business to discuss
and consolidated with the call or email our staff, and visit our website to
adjacent lands. schedule a meeting.

Due to the suspension of the recycling facility

and services at the Drumheller & District Solid
Waste Association, waste transfer sites will only
be accepting bagged household residential solid
Comments may be forwarded in writing to Wheatland County or in person at the above meeting. The application files may be
waste.
reviewed during regular office hours – Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any comments provided will become part of the public
record in accordance with Section 40 (1) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act. Any personal information
on submissions made regarding applications is collected under the authority of the FOIP Act Section 33 (c) and subsequent versions.
wheatlandcounty.ca

Address: 242006 Range Rd 243 Phone: 403-934-3321 Mail: Hwy 1 RR 1, Strathmore, AB, T1P 1J6
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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@wheatlandcounty