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Strathmores Marigold Library System is looking
to move buildings within several years to better ac-
commodate their growth and provide a better expe-
rience for their members.
The system is a network comprised of 35 public
libraries in 41 municipalities located in south-central
Alberta and as it keeps growing, the staff at the sys-
tem headquarters express desire to move into a new
building to meet their growing demands.
Michelle Toombs, Director of Marigold Library
Systems says although the building is great and has
served them well for more than 20 years, it is too old
and small to incorporate everything needed.
Marigold has doubled its size since 2005, Toombs
said, after 2005, Airdrie joined, Cochrane joined,
Chestermere joined. These are big places with lots
of activity and lots of people.
This recent size increase has led to many inad-
equacies in several aspects of the current building,
including water damage due to age and insuffcient
infrastructure to support the electrical and IT sys-
tems.
The Alberta Minister of Infrastructure did a build-
ing condition report and a needs assessment report
so Marigold can fle for funding from the provin-
cial government. However, Toombs says there is, no
way of knowing what the outcome will be.
Therefore, Toombs says, Marigold is collecting
their resources and looking at options, including
partnerships with other libraries, education or cul-
ture.
We are exploring all opportunities, we dont feel
that expanding on this site will give us as much
space or the kind of fexibility that we need, Toombs
says. Expanding the current building will also cause
problems as there is a sewer line behind the build-
ing. Marigold does not own all the surrounding land
and the building isnt designed to be built upwards.
As long as we stay in Strathmore and continue
to grow, because we think that the growth poten-
tial is good, we will be a strong employer in town,
said Toombs, who estimates they currently employ
26 people. Toombs also said the benefts of expand-
ing will include more members and more residents,
more IT support, better service and a safer, better
workplace for employees.
The new building would be environmentally
friendly, able to support their IT and electrical sys-
tems, with more offce space and room for an eff-
cient work fow among other things.
We want to keep pace with all of the changes and
transformations that are happening in libraries, said
Toombs.
For more information, contact Michelle Toombs at
michelle@marigold.ab.ca or (403)-934-5334.
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you fre it up though, make sure you
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It is important that you should clean
the debris from your lawn, and rake
it as well. If not, trouble could be
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Imagine that you are mowing the
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out which grass pattern you did last
time, so as not to do the same one
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on fghting with the extension cord,
or making sure the cut grass is
going directly into the bag, when
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under the jungle you call grass) the
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Wheatland District Heifer Show
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May 27
Cheadle Mini Achievement Day
10 am @ the Strathmore Ag Grounds
May 27
Hussar Show and Sale
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The Strathmore Rural Fire Department is currently looking
for new recruits, both men and women, to fll the fre hall this
summer. With 25 members already, they are looking to expand
to around 30.
All the training a new recruit needs is paid for by the rural
fre department explains Chief Mark Heilman There are three
basic courses that cover everything from personal protective
equipment, hoses, hydrants and vehicle extraction.
Along with the courses the fremen meet at the fre hall reg-
ularly twice a month to go over procedures and keep fresh
minds on tasks and maintenance.
We go out on 110 to 160 calls a year, the best part of the job
is knowing you can help people that rely on you, while every-
one is running away from a fre we are running right into it.
While the job is dangerous and can be stressful the morale
of the men and women is kept much like a family
We try to have regular get-togethers, whether it be play-
ing soccer in the gym or have BBQs explains Chief Heilman.
During the Heritage Days long weekend we have the EMS
BBQ for all the frefghters, paramedics and families
This year also marks the 11th year for the Strathmore ladies
night at the fre hall. This years theme is a western theme to
coincide with the Calgary Stampedes 100th anniversary year.
There is a supper, silent auction and a band. We are look-
ing for donations for the silent auction, proceeds raised go
towards training and equipment for the frefghter, adds Chief
Heilman. Donation inquiries for the silent auction can be made
to care of Trevor Dalstra: sfrdhall@ruralfre.ca
To inquire about joining the Strathmore Rural fre depart-
ment contact the fre hall at 403-901-2445. Meetings are held
on the frst and third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the
hall located at the intersection on East Lake Road and George
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Council consulted with Gerald Skibin-
sky, Manager of Protective Services, Fire,
Disaster and Safety Coordinator about
concerns they had over the fre ban pro-
cess.
They noted sometimes bans were lifted
just to allow certain burns to take place
and the ban wasnt consistent through-
out the county. Currently, a ban is placed
when fve of the fre guardians agree
that a ban is warranted.
I support the judgement of the fre
chiefs, said Councillor Ben Armstrong,
who said it would be diffcult for anyone
else to determine whether a ban should
occur.
Councillors brought up occasions
where counties all around Wheatland
had bans and Wheatland did not. The
conditions had not changed but the ban
Debate on fre ban process
was lifted. They felt there should be
some criteria for setting or lifting a ban.
Councillor Ken Sauve noted the condi-
tions might not be the same throughout
the county, allowing that certain areas
might be safe to burn, where others
would not be.
Skibinsky stated that the council had
appointed the fre guardians and al-
lowed them to look at the site, get advice
from other counties and then take a vote
to establish or retract a ban.
They discussed the issue of permit
holders burning in a ban and the force
of public pressure to lift bans.
Once you allow special people a per-
mit, people will say I should be able to
burn too, said Skibinsky.
Councillor Ben Armstrong said permit
holders would have to be held account-
able when they burn.
Reinforce that permit holders have to
cover costs and repercussions when they
burn, said Armstrong.
Skibinsky said permit holders were
told they were signing a contract when
they applied for the permit. He said the
guardians generally knew their residents
and their capability of conducting a safe
burn. The conditions of the permit card
states that the responsibility of a safe
burn is the permit holder and no burn
should take place in winds of 15 km or
greater. The permit holder must attend
and have the resources and water to put
out the fre.
Councillors said they wanted to hon-
our their promise to keep the fre de-
partments involved in the decision mak-
ing process, so they asked Skibinsky to
discuss their concerns and develop sug-
gestions for better ways of dealing with
bans and bring it back to council.
Skibinsky also provided council with
a copy of Schedule C pertaining to fre
recreational fre pits not requiring a per-
mit. (See sidebar-County of Wheatland
Recreational Fire Requirements)
He said he has had teens constructing
unprotected bonfres in rural areas.
There are fnes listed on the county
website ranging from $100-$1,000 for il-
legal fre practises. Fire bans are also on
the county website and usually posted
in local papers. Those concerned can
phone their local fre guardians or the
County of Wheatland.
County of Wheatland guideline on rec-
reational fre pits
A minimum of four meters (13.12 ft)
clearance is maintained from buildings,
property lines and combustible materi-
als, or as approved by the local authority
having jurisdiction.
It is constructed of bricks, concrete
blocks, or heavy gauge metal or other
suitable non-combustible materials.
Has a spark arrester mesh screen of
.7 cm (.25 in) expanded metal or equiva-
lent, to contain sparks over the fre at all
times.
Be supervised at all times by a re-
sponsible adult until the fre has been
extinguished. A fre shall be deemed to
include hot ashes and smoldering em-
bers from the fre.
Only seasoned wood, charcoal bri-
quettes, propane or natural gas fuels are
used.
Flame height does not exceed 100
cm (3.28 ft) above the incinerator, bar-
beque or fre pit.
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Women took a day for me time on May
4, by attending the Women Shaping Our
Future conference held at the Strath-
more Civic Centre.
I salute you all for taking a day out
of your busy schedules to come and re-
fresh your minds and your energy by be-
ing with other women, said Mona Kado,
MC for the event.
There were booths on display with in-
teresting information and products tar-
geted to a womans audience and non-
stop excellent food and refreshment
provided by Kims Katering.
The keynote speaker, Jan Fox, a 10-
year public speaking veteran and former
public servant in Correctional Services
addressed the women on balancing
work, home and community.
Her main points were focusing on the
positives in life, coping and adapting to
change and embracing intergenerational
differences.
I am absolutely passionate about
staying positive in everything we do,
said Fox.
She said womens lives are surrounded
by constant busyness, change, demands,
accountability and negativity and how
that affects our bodies, minds and spir-
its. She said that sometimes women cre-
ate their own busyness and sometimes
take pride in that busyness.
We really need to think about what is
Taking time to refuel
important, said Fox.
She recommended doing more with
less. Stopping and taking time for our-
selves and intimate family moments and
working together as women in better
and different ways that embraces our
differences and special talents.
There were various workshops of-
fered to the women. One was focused
on laughter, given by Rhonda Thys-
doering, teaching women the positive
effects laughing can have in their lives.
You have all been through your own
trials and tribulations and you each per-
form miracles every day, Thys-doering
said as she addressed her audience.
She gave suggestions such as taking
small measures like silly socks or hats to
brighten a day, taking time to play, prac-
tising kindness or doing something out
of the ordinary to spice up family life.
Councillor Berniece Bland gave work-
shops on the effects colour has on our
lives and a handwriting analysis session,
where the women gained knowledge
about themselves through various as-
pects of their handwriting.
Tina King outlined how peak mo-
ments in our lives affect our body, mind,
emotions, performance and relation-
ships.
A local rising star, Drew Gregory, pro-
vided entertainment for the lunch break.
Gregory has put out several CDs, which
were on sale, and has recently come
back from focusing on his music in
Nashville to help with the family farm.
Kato wrapped up the conference by
thanking everyone involved in give-
ing the ladies a break and thanked the
sponsors who were FCSS, Golden Hills
School Division, Wheatland Education,
Bow Valley College, Alberta Health Ser-
vices and Alberta Works.
Despite the rain and snow and unfavourable weather conditions the
Standard and Area 4-H group (Multi-club) got together to participate
in a Highway clean-up along highways 840 and the 561 on Satur-
day. The commitment from these young people to the communities in
which they reside is commendable.

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Highway clean up
Cold weather, rain, sleet and then snow did not stop people from attending
Langdons community wide garage sale on Saturday. People still came out
in droves equipped with umbrellas and even some sported the ever popular
garbage bag attire to check out treasures throughout the community. The
sale started at eight and people were still going strong at 4pm despite the
unfavorable weather conditions. The community event has gotten bigger
every year and happens the frst Saturday in May.

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The following application(s) for development has/have been conditionally
approved by the Town of Strathmore, subject to the right of appeal to the
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board:
Application: 12/HB-018
Civic Address: 16 Maple Garden
Legal Description: Lot 45, Block 2, Plan 791 1019
Development: Homecraft / Esthetics
The above noted fle(s) can be viewed at the Town Offce during regular
business hours. The permit(s) is/are scheduled for issue ffteen days after
the date of this publication provided no appeals are fled prior to the appeal
deadline. Any person wishing to appeal this decision may do so by completing
and submitting an appeal form, with the appeal fee of one hundred dollars
($100.00) to the Town of Strathmore, addressed to: Secretary, Subdivision
and Development Appeal Board, Town of Strathmore, 680 Westchester Road,
Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1.
Date of Publication: May 10, 2012
Deadline for Appeal: May 24, 2012
Linda Nelson,
Deputy CAO
notice oF DeVelopment peRmit
locAl tAlent AnD VenDoRs WAnteD FoR cAnADA DAY!
The Town of Strathmore is extending an invitation to locals who would
like to showcase their talent at our annual Canada Day in the park. We
are also inviting local food vendors to set up and sell food for the day.
Please contact the Town Offce and ask for Jennifer if you have an
interest in this.
ARe You A neW cAnADiAn citizen
liVing in stRAtHmoRe?
The Town of Strathmore honors new Canadian
Citizens at our Canada Day Celebrations.
If you are a new Canadian Citizen, living in
Strathmore, and are planning to be in town of
July 1st, we would like to hear from you.
Contact the Town of Strathmore at 403-934-3133
and ask for Jennifer. We need to hear from you
by June 24th, 2012.
cAnADA DAY
cAnoe RAces!
Bring a partner and join us at
Kinsmen Lake on July 1st 2012 for
Canada Day Canoe Races. To sign
up please contact Jennifer at the
Town Offce (403-934-3133)
by June 15, 2012.
VolunteeRs neeDeD
The Town of Strathmore is presently seeking volunteers to serve
on the following Board:
names Advisory committee
1, 2, or 3 year terms, choice of applicant
Volunteer applications are available at the Town Offce from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
weekdays. Please forward your application or inquiries to:
Jennifer Sawatzky, Municipal Clerk
Town of Strathmore, 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1
Telephone: 934-3133 Fax: 934-4713
line pAinting
Painting will begin (weather permitting) after the Spring clean-up is completed.
We currently have 45,000 linear meters as well as
numerous arrows and handicap symbols to complete.
sAFetY tips
- Adjust your speed and obey all construction signs,
warning signals and Flaggers
- Keep a safe distance from construction equipment and work sites
- Warmer weather means playgrounds will be busy with all the children,
please observe the 30km/h speeds in those areas
The Public Hearing for Bylaw #12-02 was adjourned on May 2, 2012 to
the later date of May 16, 2012.
The proposed Bylaw # 12-02 proposes to:
Implement the Grandview Gardens Area Structure Plan for the lands
located on a portion of SW 1/4 25-24-25 W4M containing approximately
63.14 hectares ( 156.01 acres) within the Town of Strathmore.
Bylaw #12-02 Grandview Gardens Area Structure Plan
Affected Area
notice oF puBlic HeARing: BYlAW # 12-02
Please note that the Public Hearing for Bylaw #12-02 was adjourned
on May 2, 2012 to reconvene on May 16, 2012. A copy of the proposed
Bylaw may be inspected by the public during regular offce hours, 8:30
am to 4:30 pm, monday to Friday at the town offce (680 Westchester
Road, strathmore, AB), or can be found on the town website (www.
strathmore.ca). Please contact the Town Offce if you would like an
opportunity to review and provide input on the proposed amendments
prior to the Public Hearing.
Councillor Bob Sobol named the
School Fuel program and its volun-
teers as his choice for citizen of the
month. A need was identifed in 2009
by members of the Hope Commu-
nity Covenant Church, and so began
the School Fuel program. Volunteers
serve breakfast at fve schools in
town, helping give the kids the fuel
they need to get through the morn-
ing. Breakfast usually consists of a
muffn, cheese and fruit. Lynn Wahl
accepted the plaque on behalf of
Hope Church and the School Fuel
program.
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Citizen of
the month
Shannon LeCLair
Times Reporter
Repairs are needed on the support
columns to the roof of the Brentwood
reservoir. A problem was frst noticed
in 2009 that two of the 12 support col-
umns were deteriorating and that re-
bar was slightly exposed.
Advance Diving Projects were sent
in again in 2011 and results of the dive
indicated repairs are needed as the re-
bar on the two columns is now com-
pletely exposed.
What we have indentifed is a short
term I guess risk mitigation type of a
scenario. We would be installing scaf-
folding that would act as a structural
support scaffolding for the two col-
umns to ensure the structural integrity
of the columns so that there will be
no collapse, or down force from the
roof on these columns that could lead
to collapse, said Jesse Parker, Town
of Strathmore director of engineer-
ing and operations.
The further phase at a later date,
once were able to take this reservoir
offine following the construction of
the Wildfower reservoir, is to provide
more of a permanent solution to these
columns to basically extend the life of
these columns to the expected life ex-
pectancy.
The expected life expectancy of such
columns is 50 years. The reservoir was
built in the 1970s and the hope is the
fx will keep it going until the end of
its life in approximately 2025.
When the problem was initially no-
ticed in 2009, it was estimated repairs
would cost $15,000 for a short-term
fx. Since then there has been more
degradation to the columns, which re-
sults in the need for a structural scaf-
fold, leading to bigger price tag for the
fx. Its anticipated the repairs will take
less than two weeks, and the estimat-
ed cost of the project is $98,000. The
funds for the project are being drawn
from the fnancial stabilization reserve.
Whats neW in the CRP
Members of the Calgary Regional
Partnership (CRP) made a brief pre-
sentation before council about what
the CRP is doing these days, and
changes made to the Calgary Metro-
politan Plan.
Being in the CRP allows us access
to a much greater network than we
might otherwise have been able to ac-
cess. It also gives a greater lobbying
force when it comes to the provincial
government, to the federal government
to outside regions, so we are a larger
voice from a smaller perspective, said
Mayor of Chestermere Patricia Mat-
thews on how it had helped her town.
Having the plan in place gives
us some direct and some comfort in
knowing how the region itself is going
to grow in the future.
Waiting foR asP aPPRoval
Developers with the Grandview Gar-
dens Area Structure Plan (ASP) are go-
ing to have to wait to fnd out if coun-
cil will be giving fnal reading to the
proposal. After hearing concerns from
adjacent landowners, and with new
information to consider council ad-
journed the decision until the May 16
regular council meeting.
Brentwood reservoir
repairs underway
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Strathmore Kal Tire held a grand opening on May 5. The locally-owned tire shop is located on Wheat-
land Trail behind the school division, next to Mervs Mechanical and Supply. Owners Wendy Walls (left),
Merv Walls, chuckwagon driver John Waters (sponsored by Kal Tire) and Wade Walls. Kal Tire offers
tires and service work for any sized vehicle and has a shop dedicated to large commercial vehicles.
Jason Glabik Photo
Grand celebration
Numerous friends
and family came
out for the annual
Wheatland Lodge
Spring Tea on May
5. Kathy Hall (left),
Ava Woodley, Ma-
ria Praeker and
emma Woodley.
The lodge was
flled with laughter
and good spirits
despite the snow
furries outside.
Jason Glabik Photo
Tea for all
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Jason Glabik
Times Contributor
Jewelry, board games and garden dec-
orations are just some of the interest-
ing business ideas youth have come up
with over the years at the Alberta Youth
Entrepreneur Camp.
Business-minded youth from across
the region are encouraged to apply
for the 16th annual camp, which takes
place from Aug. 19 to 25 at Eagles Nest
Ranch in Cypress Hills, Alta.
Space is limited and interested youth
aged 13 to 15 have to take part in an es-
say competition.
Youth attending the camp will team
up with other campers and start a small
business.
Community Futures staff from runs
the camp across southern and central
Alberta.
As part of the camp, youth will take
part in workshops focused on pub-
lic speaking, marketing, cash fow and
advertising, said Carolyn McIntyre, of
Community Futures Wild Rose in Strath-
more.
After getting into groups of eight and
creating a business plan, campers will
meet with actual suppliers and bank
staff to get their business idea off the
ground.
Theyre actually meeting with profes-
sionals, McIntyre said.
By the end, theyre ready to launch
their business for the rest of summer
and make some proft with the skills
they learned at the camp.
Its just a great hands-on experience,
McIntyre said.
The Alberta Youth Entrepreneur Camp
isnt just about business. Youth also get
to take part in fun summer camp activi-
ties such as horseback riding, mountain
biking, riding a zip line and swimming.
For more information, or to apply,
contact Community Futures Wild Rose
at 403-934-8888 or e-mail McIntyre at
reception@cfwildrose.ca.
The deadline to apply is June 1 and
youth chosen for the camp will be noti-
fed within a few weeks.
The Alberta Youth Entrepreneur Camp
has a website at www.ayec.ca and also a
Facebook page.
Youth encouraged to apply for summer entrepreneur camp
Students from Strathmore High School, Trochu Valley, Siksika
and Drumheller competed in a Cosmetology competition on
May 2.

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Cosmetology students at Strathmore High
School (SHS) and three other surrounding schools
competed to show who had the best Cosmo skills
on May 2.
There were six events for the students from
SHS, Trochu Valley, Siksika and Drumheller. The
events were: junior and senior manicuring, pedi-
cure, Grad Up Do, blow dry curling iron style and
creative braiding.
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would have to compete in Calgary, said Jeanette
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The event was also a fun way for the girls to
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and that includes our competitors, the models, the
teachers, said Greep.
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the competition. There was a prize for each of the
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Trinity Lutheran Chris-
tian Academy (TLCA) will
be undergoing some major
changes for the next school
year that staff hope will en-
tice more students.
The school has been op-
erating for almost four years
but parents could not use
Golden Hills School Divi-
sion bus services unless they
lived on the west side of
Strathmore. The school divi-
sion will now allow students
from across the community
to utilize bus services to get
to the school, which was a
barrier for some students to
attend, according to Wayne
Funk, TLCA principal.
Another barrier was the
high cost for the faith-based
programming, such as pas-
toral services and the school
uniforms, Funk said. Parents
are required to pay $500 a
year because those costs
arent part of the public
school funding for TLCA.
That cost is set to go down
signifcantly next year,
Funk said.
Funk believes these two
issues contributed to low
enrollment. The K-9 school
has capacity for 200 stu-
dents, but has only 75 en-
rolled this year. Funk said
he hopes the changes bring
enrollment to 100 next year,
but more would certainly be
welcome. The school will
also be offering a Christian-
focused pre-school program
next year. The school could
offer more options, especial-
ly to junior high students, if
more students are enrolled,
he added.
The biggest change at the
school is that the Strathmore
Alliance Church (SAC) will
now operate the faith-based
programming. The newly
formed Trinity Christian
Academy Society will handle
faith-based programs while
acting as a conduit between
the church and the school
according to Darrell Young
SAC lead pastor. The soci-
ety is made up of parents,
school and church staff.
We dont have all the de-
tails nailed down, he said.
Previously, TLCA had a
Lutheran group and pas-
toral staff but they werent
locally based, according to
Funk.
The school division and
staff are thankful for the ef-
forts of the Alpha Lutheran
School Society, Funk said,
which was involved with
getting the public school
with Christian programming
started.
However, with the Strath-
more Alliance Church only a
block away from the school,
it is likely pastoral staff will
be available for students
Major changes coming for Trinity
Lutheran Christian Academy
more often, Funk added.
A new name for the school is in the
works and should be in place for next
school year.
Along with Young, who will lead
chapel services, SAC Youth Pastor By-
ron Allan and SAC Childrens Director
Donna Fitzgerald will handle Christian
programming for the students. Allan
will work with junior high students,
while Fitzgerald will be working with
younger students.
For more information about the
changes at the school, contact TLCA or
the Golden Hills School Division.
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Director Donna Fitzgerald will be a regular face at the school with Allan, as the duo coordinate the faith-based programming and
build relationships with the students.
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Samantha Woodley
Relay for Life Committee Member
Hi everyone my name is Samantha Woodley. 2012
will be my frst year on the Relay for Life committee.
One of my positions on the committee is sponsor-
ship. Some may wonder what the importance is of
that position, I know when I signed up I had no
idea. Over the last couple months I have learned
so much and why Sponsors are the most important
part of the event. What is a sponsor? For one word
it has many different meanings in the Relay world!
At the top we have event sponsors. Event spon-
sors are typically local businesses sometimes fami-
lies that understand the huge fnancial cost of put-
ting on such a large event but the importance of the
event for those in the community. They are compa-
nies/families that are willing to give the committee
money in order to pay for the little things that we
are unable to get donated. By sponsoring relay they
allow the money that teams bring in to stay within
relay and help those who need it most.
Getting the word out there, this is such a big one
to. Without our media sponsors we would not have
a successful event. The cost would be astronomical
to place ads and articles each week to keep you in-
formed. We use the media to knowledge you about
cancer, events leading up to June 15th, fundrais-
ers, and a little about each piece of the puzzle that
makes the event come together. Its a reminder tool
to help keep you focussed on the goal of success!
Then we have our supporting sponsors! Big or
small they are all important in their own way! This
could be anything from lending Relay a coffee pot,
cooking the meals or donating the food to feed the
100s of people all the way up to a space to hold the
event. As I email and call different companies it is
amazing to learn about those that have stuck with
us over the many years and to see those that jump
at the new opportunity to help.
I cannot forget about all the gift in kind items
we receive weekly. Relay for life has many things
on the go. Two weeks ago we auctioned off a cat
and dog basket at the Strathmore Pet Expo and be-
cause everything was given to us we were able to
put 100% of the profts back into Relay for Life. We
have silent auctions coming up and raffes again us-
ing items that were given as a gift to make Relay
for Life that much more successful. Throughout the
evening of Relay we have contests, draws even an
auction with monopoly money just to show our ap-
preciation to those that join us for the night of June
15th.
As you can imagine it is not easy to fnd these
important sponsors during economic strain and on
such short notice. We are reaching out to the public
in desire need of sponsors, support sponsors and
anyone willing to give a gift in kind. 2012 is our
year to bring back the excitement. We have added
returning committee members with new to put a
twist into the traditions. Keep checking back as
each week a committee member will have an article
and will fnish with the events committee. Lets just
say this is an event of the year dont forget to be a
part of it whether you are a team member, captain,
volunteer, or sponsor. If you are interested in being
a sponsor for 2012 or would like more information
on being a sponsor for 2013, have a gift in kind or
have helped out Relay for life in the past please feel
free to call me at (403) 901-3591 or by email sam-
hall.woodley@gmail.com.
At this time I would like to thank those that have
helped us so far. Strathmore AG society, Strathmore
Sobeys, Strathmore Times, Simple Elegance Cater-
ing, Strathmore Station, Roadhouse, Lardon Rent-
als, Epicure (Sam Woodley), Gold Canyon (Kristel
Lang), Mary Kay (Shirra Turner)Tupperware (Tami
Bowers), Avon (Tabatha Fiset), Scentsy (Danielle
Stahl), Scentsy (Melissa David), Sharrons Doggy
Dos, Flower Tots Accessories, Melissa Pon, Quality
Dog Grooming, Arbonne (Toni Worthington), Daw-
gon, Jakes Belts
NOTE TO ALL TEAM LEADERS!!! Please join us at
the Strathmore Station May 8th at 7:00pm to learn
different fundraising ideas, pick up team envelopes,
and deposit offine money.
Strathmore Relay for Life 2012
Letters to the editor
To the Editor
Last months federal budget made it offcial: the gov-
ernment is raising the age for Old Age Security (OAS)
from 65 to 67. Any Canadian born after March 31,1958
must wait up to two years longer before receiving their
OAS pension.
What will these cuts mean for Canada? Lets consider
who depends on OAS.
Today, four out of every ten Canadians who receive
OAS are living on less than $20,000 per year.
Single women are more likely to rely on OAS as their
main source of income. Rural communities, with their
older populations, are also more likely to be hurt by
cuts to OAS.
The OAS program includes the Guaranteed Income
Supplement (GIS), which is a monthly allowance for
low-income seniors. By raising the age for OAS, the
government is also raising the age for GIS a move that
will hit Canadas most vulnerable seniors the hardest.
Making Canadians wait another two years before re-
ceiving OAS takes away more than $15,000 per year
from the very seniors who can least afford it.
The governments message to these Canadians is
clear: You are on your own. You should work longer.
You should have saved more.
If you are 50 right now, you may have been counting
on receiving OAS when you turn 65. Now you must try
to fnd an additional two years of income to live off.
Unfortunately, working longer isnt an option for
many baby boomers and future seniors.
For workers with physically demanding jobs such
as construction workers, miners, and those who work
on their feet all day on a plant foor by the time they
reach the age of 65, their bodies may not allow them to
continue working.
High local unemployment may keep others from
working longer.
According to the latest tax returns, almost half of all
Canadians earn less than $25,000 per year. You cant
save for tomorrow when you can hardly pay the bills
today.
The inevitable result of cuts to OAS will be increased
hardship for many seniors, while provincial govern-
ments are left picking up the tab with new seniors on
social assistance.
Cutting the pensions of the most vulnerable is not
right in a successful country like Canada.
The federal government says it must make these cuts
to OAS in order to make the program sustainable. Noth-
ing could be further from the truth.
Experts from the OECD and World Bank, the Parlia-
mentary Budget Offcer, and even Canadas own Chief
Actuary have all said that Canadas OAS system is al-
ready sustainable. It doesnt need to be cut.
The governments own experts have looked at pop-
ulation and economic projections and concluded that
there is no pressing fnancial or fscal need to increase
pension ages in the foreseeable future.
If the government truly believes against all evi-
dence to the contrary that OAS must be cut in order
to be saved, why didnt the prime minister say this dur-
ing the election last year? After all, weve known about
the baby boom generation for some time.
But the Conservative Party did not warn Canadian se-
niors about their plans to cut OAS. Instead, this is what
the party promised in its 2011 election platform: We
will not cut transfer payments to individuals or to the
provinces for essential things like healthcare, education
and pensions.
OAS is a transfer payment to individuals for pensions.
For our most vulnerable seniors, it is their only source
of income.
By cutting OAS, the government is doing something
about income inequality. It is making it worse.
Scott Brison, MP
Finance Critic for the Liberal Party of Canada
Cutting OAS will hurt poor seniors the most
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Fule for Thought
I know the upcoming weekend is a special one
for moms all over. Its a time to show gratitude and
love, on this one day. My mom was a little Yugosla-
vian lady, who immigrated here in 1950. Because
of her diffculty, she had to do some menial types
of jobs, mainly as a chambermaid in Banff. Each
day, she would get up early and head off to a full
day of cleaning up others rooms.
She met my dad, who immigrated from Hungary,
in off all places, Calgary! They settled in Canmore,
where he mined, and she was a chambermaid. It
was a tough life for them, the mine often closed
for periods of time, and money was tight. Even
tougher, was the treatment she and dad got from
certain people. If you immigrated from Europe af-
ter WWII, you were known as a Displaced Per-
son.
Eventually, to locals, that was shortened and be-
came a title to label immigrants. My mom told me
how she cried at being called a DP regularly, and
that the townspeople could be quite mean.
We werent well off, but my brother and I never
knew it, because our parents made sacrifces for
us. They would eat much cheaper cuts of meats, so
that wed be well fed. They made their own rugs
on a loom in our garage, and having a vegetable
garden was essential. Theyd fnd a way to always
make sure we got nice clothes, while they made
things last, and last. Sometimes, I even had to be at
work with mom, because a sitter was unaffordable.
Those of you who are, or have already raised a
junior high child, know how diffcult they can be.
If you were able to read last weeks column, you
know all about junior highs. This was my tough
time, too. My parents instilled a strong work ethic
in us, and they wanted Gary and I to go to Univer-
sity. Even though they did so much for us, and all
my friends were welcome anytime to visit, or eat,
I didnt always appreciate it. In fact, Im ashamed
to say that I sometimes felt embarrassed that my
parents were in the minority with thick European
accents. I cringed when school forms came home
to be read and signed, and I often had to write out
the response, so that they could copy them. Rather
than be understanding of their struggles, I didnt
always react well.
In Grade 9, I was class president and we host-
ed a Christmas Dance. Other kids parents were
also chaperones, but I had trouble accepting mine
being there. One parent asked if I was going to
dance with my mom, but I laughed it off with:
no, shes too short for me! After the dance, I ar-
rived to home to a sad sight. My mom had waited
up for me, and was crying. She said she felt humili-
ated, and in tears, asked if I was ashamed of her!
I tried to apologize, and fnally realized how im-
mature I had been. We had always been close, but
my actions had REALLY hurt that. I spent a long
time mending fences, and trying to be better as
a son.
Fast forward to 1983, and I had applied to
teach here in Strathmore. Debbie and mom had
become great friends, and mom had fnally got-
ten a daughter! We were all on pins and needles
waiting for a call from Dr. McKinnon regarding my
teaching application/interview.
Even now, he still remembers my mom scream-
ing for joy, when I repeated that I got the job! It
was all she ever wanted for me to not have to
work hard, physical jobs, but above all, to NEVER
be a miner! She and my dad helped me get settled
in my frst apartment and remained thrilled. She
even thought that when they retired, they could
come to Strathmore, because the vegetable gar-
dens would be so much better!
On a Wednesday in the summer of 1985, (their
wedding anniversary!), she was told by a specialist
that she had bone cancer and that it had spread
through her body. She had been suffering in pain
since the fall of 1984, but no tests showed it until
that July.
She missed our wedding that Saturday, and was
never able to come home again. They moved her
to Canmores hospital where she fought very hard
to stay alive. On her last Sunday, she even told
us that she might still beat the cancer! She died
on the frst day of school in 1985, and Deb and I
rushed home. We hurried into her room, to fnd
her body still there, wrapped in a sheet for pick-
up. We were mortifed, no one had prepared us for
what we saw and we were destroyed, seeing
her like that.
Her funeral was on the following Saturday, a
snowy, cold day. As we drove away in the limou-
sine, I kept looking through the back window at
the lonely looking casket, waiting to be lowered.
I even snuck out of the house full of relatives
I couldnt bear the thought that shed still be left
where she was; but they had buried her casket
and again I cried.
She wouldnt suffer anymore, but she had only
turned 58, and all she EVER wanted, was to retire,
and become a grandma.
Over the years, Ive told my kids stories of her,
showed pictures and 8mm movies, so that Grand-
ma Mary could stay alive somehow, in their memo-
ries. Weve visited the cemetery, but the kids know
I cant bring myself to see my parents graves very
often. And now, as Mothers Day approaches, I
think of the unselfsh mom, who worked hard her
whole life, and never got to rest much. I also think
of that junior high dance in December of 1974.
Id dance with you now, mom, and I really miss
you. Maybe well get a chance to have that dance
someday
Mothers Day
The physical education department and students of Crowther Memorial Junior High School
would like to acknowledge the generosity of the Red Coats for Kids Charity Hockey Tournament
of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Because of their donation, a variety of sports equipment
items were purchased to beneft all students in the school, including much needed gymnastics
mats, volleyballs, basketballs and rugby equipment. As all 600+ students in the school are re-
quired to take part in the daily physical education program, it is anticipated that everything will be
well used! Thanks to everyone involved in arranging for these funds!
Red Coats Tourney donates to school sports programs
Photo courtesy of Crowther Memorial Junior High
Hussar School welcomed Axe Capeoira on April 25. There were fve members present from their
school all the way in Victoria. Axe Capeoira is a martial art created by African Slaves in Brazil as a
means to protect themselves from their oppressors over 400 year ago. it was a very lively and upbeat
performance with various ceremonial dances from Brazil and acrobatics and some amazing Side/Back
Flips. Thank you to the Kindergarten Association for making this show possible.
Capeoira comes to Hussar school
Photo courtesy of Lisa Armstrong
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We advocate for a properly staffed and supported public health care system,
so that we can always provide the care you need, when you need it.
Sharon McLeay
Times Contributor
Wheatland County councillors asked
to send a letter to Jason Hale con-
gratulating him on his recent election
success and inviting him to meet with
council and relay the invitation to Dani-
elle Smith as well. A letter was also
sent to Arno Doerksen thanking him
for his past contributions to the county
concerns. Another congratulatory letter
was to go to the Premier Alison Red-
ford.
Rain delays Public WoRks
Recent rain has put County of Wheat-
land work crews on hold, but Manager
Gerry Van Oostwaard remains optimis-
tic.
This rain will actually help us out,
Van Oostwaard said. Rain helps take
the frost out of the road.
The crews have been busy running
pit run to the county yard, grading, do-
ing cleanup and completing previously
started jobs. They fnished gravelling
the Prescott Rd and graded a badly de-
teriorated job between RR270 on Glen-
more Trail to Hwy. 1. He said they had
to close roads but left access openings
for resident traffc. They also ran pit
run on RR255 and continued unsightly
premises cleanup in Ardenode, remov-
ing six vehicles. The new county grader
zone is done and Van Oostwaard post-
ed the map for the councillors informa-
tion. He was made aware of bad road
condition west of Cheadle.
It is in this years budget to do from
the main highway to the new houses,
said Van Oostwaard.
He anticipates the area running to
the old houses will need to be rebuilt
and wont be done until the following
years budget decisions. Pit run and
ditch repairs were done near the party
supplies in Cheadle and chip seal will
be completed when the rest of the chip
seal is scheduled.
There are number of bridges that
need to be maintained and fxed, how-
ever he said that the money to com-
plete the jobs has not been released by
Alberta Transportation. He said some
are unstable and doesnt know how
long they will last.
The money is going elsewhere. It is
harder and harder to get money from
them. We were doing four to fve a year,
now we are down to about two, said
Van Oostwaard.
There were several requests by coun-
cillors for gravel delivery to their divi-
sions.
PaRty Place PRoblems
Three times a week, work crews
have been picking up garbage that was
dumped on a TNSP road 244, near Keith
Garriochs. It is a public road close to
the W.I.D ditch and crews suspect it is
teen parties leaving the mess. There are
pallets hauled in to burn for wood.
Its party central for the young kids.
Nails, screws and garbage. Its getting
worse fast, said Van Oostwaard.
Council asked bylaw offcers to pa-
trol the area. RCMP has been notifed.
There was a suggestion that the road
access be fenced and locked gates in-
stalled, with keys given to essential ser-
vices and landowners.
Gleichen cleanuP Requests
modified
The Gleichen Community Enhance-
ment group have asked the county if a
separate drop zone for bush and trees
can be set up with a chipper installed
to recycle the wood. Currently there is
a burn pit and the crews burn the trim-
mings. It was considered too dangerous
to leave the chipper for public use, so
councillors suggested that the county
manager set up drop times twice a year
and chip the wood on a trial basis to
see if the program works. There was
a previous request for recycling bins;
however, concerns over contamination
and labor to sort the bins made the
suggestion unfeasible. The county will
provide large garbage bags for the local
cleanup day on May 5.
hydRant in dRiveWay Points
to biGGeR PRoblem
A ratepayer in Carseland is asking
that a hydrant placed in his driveway
be removed and drainage problems
in the back alley be remedied. County
crews were aware of the problem but
were not sure where the hydrant could
be relocated. They also pointed out
designs by the original developer had
caused the drainage problems. The
slope of the land leaves the water no-
where else to go.
Water wont run uphill, said Van
Oostwaard, county manager.
He said crews have used gravel to
build up the alleyway but it makes the
grade higher for garage door open-
ings. In addition, a high-pressure gas
line runs through the alley. He said
that nothing is impossible if you throw
enough money at it. Council asked that
the ratepayer send a letter to council
with suggestions as to how the situa-
tion might be remedied.
sPeed monitoRed in Rosebud
County peace offcers monitored traf-
fc near Rosebud, issuing three tickets
and giving fve warnings. The council-
lors received good feedback from the
community on the demeanor of the of-
fcers and their attention to concerns
about traffc around the school buses.
Councillor Glen Koester mentioned that
it was a 30km zone and it was danger-
ous going across with traffc coming
down the hill.
Ratepayers werent happy with the
tickets but they were pleased with the
offcers attitudes, said Councillor Ben
Armstrong.
This months statistics for the coun-
ty were: 44 tickets issued, 11 dogs re-
tained with four taken to Calgary, two
cases transferred to the RCMP, two tick-
ets for unsightly premises, fve fre-re-
lated tickets, two tickets for overweight
vehicles and two for garbage left in the
ditch. They continue to monitor oilrigs,
coil tubing transports and service rigs
for overweight vehicle infractions to
gain better control.
manaGeR meets With fiRe
chiefs
Manager Protective Services Ger-
ald Skibinsky met with Fire Chiefs in
Rosebud to discuss various issues. He
asked for names and years of service,
so appropriate awards could be given.
He said Fire Chief Andy Schulthess was
retiring. He had 30 years experience
in Calgary Firefghting and 11 as the
Standard Fire Chief. He will continue
to volunteer and they were happy that
he would continue to help with train-
ing exercises. There were discussions
on fre boundaries and the next step is
to communicate between the various
departments. There is a global calen-
dar being set up, so frefghters can see
where various training opportunities
are taking place. Skibinsky said that
they had just gained $10,000 from the
province for training purposes. He is
still waiting for WCB paperwork to be
submitted from the various fre depart-
ments.
thRee Public heaRinGs
Public hearings were held on Animal
Control Bylaw, Nuisance and Unsightly
Premises and Traffc Control.
Several area residents wanted clari-
fcation on the two dogs and working
dog portion of the Animal control by-
law.
Ive got dogs and rescue dogs. They
dont bother the neighbour and dont
wander. I dont like the fact that some-
one can control what I can do on my
farm, said ratepayer Carol McFaye.
Bylaw offcers clarifed that they had
to look at the county as a whole and
not just situations in the hamlets. They
suggested that she could apply for a
kennel license to accommodate her
special circumstances.
It was clarifed that each infraction
would be considered on a case-by-
case protocol when offcers received a
complaint to investigate. Those people
who had more than two working dogs
were asked to write to the county and
explain the need for the extra dogs. If
people had more than two dogs prior
to Jan. 2012 and the dogs had current
licenses, the dogs would be allowed un-
less their yearly licenses lapsed. There
were special provisions made for guide
dogs and dogs for the disabled. New li-
censes came into effect as of New Years
Day of each year and only dogs over 6
months need a license. The bylaw now
goes to second reading.
Pertaining to unsightly premises,
manure and derelict equipment was
added to the bylaw. For an offcer to
investigate an unsightly premise, a writ-
ten complaint must be made. It is at
the discretion of the offcer to forward
the complaint to committee. Several
councillors noted that many farmers
had antique equipment on display or
kept additional tractors for parts. It was
decided that the complaints would be
dealt with on a case-to-case basis. The
bylaw also states that only two unreg-
istered vehicles were allowed per resi-
dence. The bylaw passed third reading
and was carried by council.
In regards to the Traffc Control by-
law any trailer parked on a highway
(even those passing through hamlets)
must be hooked up to a truck. There
may not be any materials deposited on
any road or highway with public ac-
cess unless authorized by the County.
Ditches are included in the defnition of
road or highway. This also passed third
reading.
Councillors deliver greetings
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Times Contributor
Fourteen young people from East
Wheatland participated in a music
recital on Sunday at Nazareth Luther-
an Church as an end of season per-
formance from studying with music
teacher Shelby Gregory throughout
the year.
Piano solos were played by the fol-
lowing students: Bennett Everett (Joy-
ful, Joyful We Adore You), Claire Webb
(The Prayer), Chloe Gregory (King
of the Land), Julia Newell (Fantasia),
Maren Everett (Dinosaur Stomp), Anna
Newell (Horse Sense), Nicole Ellis
(Nocturne), Shelby Lane (To Fly Like
an Eagle), and Marley Gregory (March
of the Goblins).
Vocal solos were sung by the follow-
ing students: Shelby Lane (Lets Get
Together), Stephanie Zieman (April
Showers), Erin Bertsch (The Climb),
Catrin Thomas and Emily Bertsch
performed a musical theatre piece to
Abbas Dancing Queen, Jayla Kenney
(True Colors), Marley Gregory also
performed a musical theatre piece of
Do Re Mi from The Sound of Music,
Emily Bertsch (Someone Like You),
Claire Webb (Over the Rainbow),
Chloe Gregory (Ive Been Working on
the Railroad), Maren Everett (Sing), Ca-
trin Thomas (Songbird), Lyndsey Goe-
bel, accompanied by Nick Gerritsen,
on guitar performed Fields of Gold.
The fnal performance of the after-
noon was a group number performed
by all the vocal students singing Neil
Diamonds Song Sung Blue. The
students did a magnifcent job and
Gregory was pleased with all the hard
work and dedication her students (and
parents) have made this year. Gregory
made a special mention and thank you
to Morinne Gregory for accompany-
ing the students on piano and classical
guitar all year.
The students presented Shelby and
Morinne with potted plants and a small
thank you gift at the end of the per-
formance. Tea and goodies followed in
the church basement.
Music recital held
at Nazareth in Standard
east Wheat-
land youth par-
ticipated in a
music recital
at the Naza-
reth Lutheran
Church on May
6. Group shot
with teacher
Shelby Gregory
and accompa-
nist Morinne
Gregory
Manny Everett
Photo
David epp, 19, from Hussar,
performs on a snowy day at the
Chestermere Country Connec-
tions Spring Festival on May
5. epp has been performing
since he was nine. in 2010, he
reached the semi-fnals in the
Calgary Stampede Youth Talent
Search.
Carole Dastous Photo
Show goes on
despite snow
Sharon McLeay
Times Contributor
The Alberta Association of Municipalities and
Counties (AAMD&C) representatives said the
government is giving top priority to water allo-
cations.
If not, we will be back educating them, said
Bob Barss, Association President.
Currently, Wheatland County has a water
agreement, supplied under the Water Act with
the Western Irrigation District (WID) to supply
water.
The WID is not normally in the business of
commercially providing water to urban custom-
ers, but the province has recognized that pro-
tecting this precious resource while allowing for
human needs in southern Alberta is appropri-
ate and desirable, commented WID Chair Dan
Shute in a 2010 newswire article.
The specifcity of this agreement will ensure
water rights are protected, that our ecosystems
are not negatively impacted, basic human needs
are prioritized and future generations have the
opportunity to grow.
Various municipalities around Calgary have the
option to belong to a Calgary Regional Partner-
ship, (CRP) which is a partnership of municipali-
ties that works on common issues. Wheatland
County previously belonged to the partnership,
but withdrew because there were fundamental
conficts for them in the developed Calgary Mu-
nicipal Plan (CMP). There were things included
that councillors felt would not be benefcial for
Wheatland ratepayers.
The CRP is currently working on a regional
plan to coordinate water resources for members
in the partnership. However, in a 2010 water
report done by Grant Thornton, www.calgaryre-
gion.ca/crp, based on an American Water Works
Association Research Foundation study model,
the report admits that there are a number of un-
resolved governance issues such as joining and
leaving the CRP, effective integration and over-
arching CRP governance.
Wheatland council members said many rate-
payers are afraid they will lose a percentage of
their water rights with the control of water al-
location in the hands of the CRP and CMP. They
fear it puts Calgary in a powerful position where
access to water could be denied to smaller com-
munities. Some smaller urban municipalities lost
their water licenses and councillors said they
have not regained them.
The report states that water license capacity
will be shared to support the CMP, including the
use of long-term water supply agreements be-
tween existing license holders and communities
without licenses.
However, the report repeatedly states the ini-
tiatives address members of the CRP. There is
also a fear by ratepayers that water will become
a commodity to be marketed like oil and elec-
tricity.
Mechanisms need to be reviewed, said Al
Kemmere, AAMD&C Board Director, District 2.
He noted the County of Red Deer had to halt
development because of lack of water to sup-
ply future development. The town of Strathmore
was in a similar situation prior to their agree-
ment with the City of Calgary to pull water off
the Bow River.
Water needs to be looked at on a wider scale.
It shouldnt be a political issue. How do we get
safe potable water to all our residents? Council-
lor Alice Booth asked.
She suggested it was not a political football to
be tossed out every four years. The provincial
road system works on a 50-year plan. She stated
water should work on at least a 20-year plan.
Councillor Brenda Knight suggested water reg-
ulations should revert to the Water Act.
Currently there is no federal law guaranteeing
an individuals right to water. On July 28, 2010,
Canada abstained from a United Nations General
Assembly vote overwhelmingly in favour of the
human right to water and sanitation a right
that is essential for life itself. Government of-
Water rights top priorities for municipality and counties association
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Mark Your Calendars for these
Upcoming Special
Events....
Strathmore muSical artS Society
at the Travelodge, Strathmore - Presents The Real Deal
Band 8 pce band playing soul, blues, funk r & b and be-
yond. May 12, 2012. For further info call Lindat
403-680-7721 Tickets avail at Assist Business,
Music Centre Canada, PJs and Pro Water
royal canadian legion
Steak & lobSter annual FundraiSer
May 12. Call Legion for more details 403-934-5119
teddy For a toonie 2012
garage Sale and b-b-Q.
May 12, 1012. Garage Sale 9-4
B-B-Q: 11- 2 at ATB Financial
109 100 Ranch Market, Strathmore
trunk Sale
Strathmore Sacred Heart Parish Catholic
Womens League TRUNK SALE. Flea Market/Hobbies/Crafts/
Wares/ Farmers Market. Saturday, May 26th
9am 2pm. Call Kazia for info at 403-901-1439.
community garage Sale
Gleichen Development Council invite groups and
individuals to take part in the 2nd annual Community
Garage Sale on May 26th from 9-3. Cost is $2 to have your
address placed on a town map. Phone: 734-2103
or 734-0114 for information. This sale runs in
conjuction with the sale in Arowwood.
Plant exchange
Saturday, May 26 (10am-12pm). Strathmore Municipal
Library (85 Lakeside Blvd.). Stop by the library for a chance
to trade plants with local gardeners! Plant Pots will also
be accepted for donation or trade. For more information,
please visit our website at www.strathmorelibrary.ca
meSSy church:
a WorShiP Service For all ageS
May 29, 10:30 am at St Michaels Anglican Church,
237 1st Ave. For more information, go to
stmics.ning.com or call 403-934-3017.
SPring FeStival 2012
Saturday, June 2 Agricultural Grounds Market & Trade Fair
in the Curling Rink. Fun for the whole family,
10 am - 4 pm. For more info call Rose 403-934-5589.
tom FiSher memorial golF tournament
June 9. Call Legion for more details 403-934-5119
relay For liFe
is looking for survivors, volunteers, and teams for this years
event. June 15th, 2012 from 7pm to 7am at the AG grounds.
For more information please call Kristel @ 403.901.8450
or strathmorerelayforlife@hotmail.com.
bridge tournament
June 16th (Sat). Registration and lunch at (11am) $20 per
person, bring a partner! Strathmore Senior Center, Strath-
more municipal library Bldg
86 Lakeside Blvd. Contact J Burton (403) 901 2477.
Strathmore theatre PlayerS guild
will be offering a childrens theatre camp this summer,
Monday July 9 Friday July 13 9am noon. Call Angela @
403-901-0182 or Tanya @ 403-934-9756.
Royal Canadian Legion
For information regarding hall rentals, darts and
crib, please call 403.934.5119
Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife Association
(Your local fsh & game club). Meetings 2nd
Thursday every month, 7:30pm at the Clubhouse.
Call Larry at 403-934-4388 for more information.
Strathmore District Health Services Auxiliary
Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month
@ 1:30 pm, (excluding July & August). Lower level
Conference Room at the Strathmore Hospital.
New members welcome. For more info please call
403-934-4436
Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce
meets the second Thursday of the month @ 7:00
p.m. All members welcome. Check web page for
meeting location. For more information call
403-901-3175 or
www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com.
Come Fly With Us 903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet
Sqn. Meet Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the blue
building and Quonset on the Ag grounds. Boys &
Girls welcome between 12 & 19 years. Call Joanna
Howard at 403-983-5796 for more information.
HIV Edmonton providing support, education and
advocacy for those infected with, affected by or
at risk of HIV and AIDS for 25 years. Go to www.
hivedmonton.com or call toll free 1.877.388.5742.
The Hope Bridges Society Board meetings held
the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Please
call Marvin Hilton 403-901-8872 for information.
Strathmore Musical Arts Society,
If you love music and musicians and have a special
soft spot for the Blues, you would enjoy being part
of this group. Call 403-934-4196 or 403-680-7721
to get on our phone or email list and be notifes
about meetings and upcoming events.
Strathmore Elks Lodge #491 meets 3rd Tuesday at
the Strathmore Curling Club 6:30 pm. Steak Supper
at 7 pm. New Members welcome. Call Greg 403-
888-6155.
Strathmore Homeschool Familes. Any Strathmore
and Area familes that are homeschooling are
invited to join our Yahoo Group. groups.
yahoo.com/group/strathmorehsfams
Meals on Wheels is available in Strathmore. For
information or to obtain this service please contact
Wheatland FCSS at 403-934-5335.
Parent Link has reopened as Hand-In-Hand Par-
ent Link Centre! Call 403-983-0076 for Program
information or drop by the offce in Country Lane
Mall for a Program Calendar
Strathmore FASD Parent Support Group
at the Strathmore United Church.
For more info call Pam @652-4776.
Blackfoot Crossings new winter hours
are Monday Friday 9am 5pm.
Call 403-734-4383 for more information.
Strathmore Caregiver Support Group
This is an opportunity for caregivers to fnd support
and beneft from interaction with others in a similar
situation. For more information or to register call
Amy Yaneza at 403-361-7176.
Sunday School for All Ages:
Lord of All Lutheran Church offers
Christian Education opportunities for ages 3 years
to adult, on Sunday Mornings. All are Welcome!
For more information please call Margo Sevick
403-901-2044 or call the Church Offce at
403-934-2374.
Strathmore Lions Club
meets the frst and third Thursday at the Strathmore
Civic Centre at 6:45 pm.
Strathmore Country Gardens Club
Meetings at least once per month. Tours, guest
speakers, workshops and much more included in a
membership. $20 single, $30 family.
For more information visit
www.strathmorecountrygardensclub.webs.com
or phone Linda Pekrul 403-901-0017.
Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53
meets the frst Monday of each Month at 7:30 p.m.
Call Glen at 403-901-6038. Website:
www.strathmore53.com
Strathmore Parent and Tot Playgroup,
meets every Tuesday at 9:30 - 11:30 am. in the
Strathmore United Church Basement. For more
information call Tammy at 403-983-7284 or
Ali at 403-934-2089. $1 per child
Free Tree for all New Born Babies
Attention all infants remind your parents to
register your birth so a tree can be planted com-
memorating your birth in the Chinook Credit Union
Birth Forest in Strathmore. Registration Forms are
available at the Town offce, Chinook Credit Union
and Health Unit. (A Communities in Bloom Project)
Strathmore & District Agricultural Society
Darcy Ledene - General Manager
Strathmore & District Agricultural Society
gmsags@telus.net 403.934.5811 Offce
403.999.7646 Cell 403.901.0299 Fax Facebook:
Strathmore Stampede Twitter: Strathmore Rodeo
Healing Rooms, open for prayer Mondays from 7 to
9 pm. at the Harvest Healing Centre at 115A-3rd.
Avenue in Strathmore. Everyone is Welcome.
Strathmore Full Gospel Church
Were a Pentecostal Bible based family church that
has something for all ages. Call 934-2225 or visit
www.strathmorefullgospel.com
Are you graduated from high school?
Are you looking for a place to connect with other
young adults in the context of faith and fellowship?
If this sounds like you and you would like to attend
a coffee night please email us at stmics@shaw.ca.
Wheatland Rural Crime Watch. Meetings are
the 3rd Thursday of each Month. Featuring guest
speakers. For more information call 403-934-4055.
Strathmore Baptist Church Meeting
Sundays @ 11am and Thursdays @ 7pm, Call
Pastor David Blankenship for info 403-390-4431.
Wheatland Business Women
Meet the second Tuesday of the month
@ 8:00 am at Days Inn & Suites. New members
welcome http://businesswomen.ca and follow us
on Facebook. Call 403-324-6641.
The Strathmore Youth Club
is looking for people interested in leading youth
programs and for a Volunteer Coordinator. If you
are interested in either of these positions, please
contact the Strathmore Youth Clubs Program
Coordinator for application details, inquire@youth-
clubstrathmore.info or 403-324-4521.
Chestermere and area Children (& Families)
with Type 1 Diabetes. Our Goal is to create a
group of mature, responsible members where we
open our own homes as Safe Places for Diabetic
Children to go to if ever in Diabetic Distress. Join
the Facebook group for more information.
The Community Crisis Society, operating
Wheatland Shelter is currently seeking volunteer
applicants to serve on the board. Interest individu-
als may contact Gerry at (403) 934-6634, Monday
-Thursday, or e-mail: ccs-acct@telus.net.
Strathmore Regional Victim Services Society(SRVSS)
SRVSS is looking for men and women interested
in becoming front line victim advocates to provide
support, information and referrals to victims of
crime or tragedy. We need individuals interested in
a challenging and rewarding volunteer experience
who are caring and non-judgmental with a sincere
interest in helping victims move past their immedi-
ate trauma. We provide extensive training in many
areas, including sexual assaults, domestic violence,
suicide, court preparation, and sudden death. If
you are interested in volunteering your time please
contact Lesley Hering at the Strathmore RCMP
Detachment at (403) 934-6552. Website:
www.strathmoreregionalvictimservices.com
Happy Gang 55 plus Seniors Meetings; 2nd Tues-
day every month @ 1:15pm. Potluck Supper; fourth
Tuesday every month at 5:30pm. Everyone wel-
come! Hall Rental; $80. Call Shirley @ 403-934-
9927. All other inquiries call Eric @ 403-901-1596.
RCCG Peculiar People Assembly, Strathmore Meeting
Sunday Services at 10am & Wednesdays Bible
study at 7pm. Venue: Chuck Mercer room of
Centennial Civic Centre. PH: 403-667-7832
e-mail pastorlawal@gmail.com
Seventh-day Adventist Church Meeting in the
Storefront School @ 688 Westchester Rd., Strath-
more. Saturday morning @ 10:00 AM
Pastor Ghena Girleanu, phone 403-983-0081.
Strathmore Girl Guides, looking for Spark,
Brownie, Guide Leaders, come join the fun stay for
the adventure. Training provided. Call Yvonne 403
934 4238, you dont have to have a daughter in
Guiding to be a leader.
Meetings and Sewing Workshops
The 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 7pm.
We meet at the Strathmore Ag Grounds, Red
Quonset. Looking for 100% cotton or fannel fabric
donations to do some charity quilts. New Members
Welcome. Contact Laurie at 901-0088 or Wendy
901-3756.
Garden Plots
Still available at the newest community garden.
Contact Jane at stmics@shaw.ca or
call 403-934-3017.
Wheatland County Food Bank
urgently requires VOLUNTEER SCREENERS. Please
call Sylvia at 403-934-5287 or WFCSS at 403-934-
5335 for info.
Strathmore Fun Runners Car Club
Meets the frst Wednesday of the month.
New members welcome!
Please call Todd at 403-934-0558 or
Shawn at 403-901-9303 for info.
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Cool season lawns, which includes blue-
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grow best when temperatures are between 60
to 75 degrees Fahrenheit and might struggle
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best time to aerate cool season lawns.
Warm season lawns include Bermuda
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when the temperatures rise into the 80s and
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* Buy a mulching mower. If you dont al-
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eowners look at their outdoor living
areas as places to kick their feet up
and relax, so comfort should take
precedence when planning the space.
Forgo the plastic patio chairs of
yesteryear for furniture thats more
sturdy and roomy so you wont feel
cramped or sweaty on warm summer
evenings and afternoons. In addi-
tion, dont forget to shade the area.
Some homeowners choose to build
pergolas, but oftentimes an umbrella
or two can do the trick at a fraction
of the cost. If the outdoor living area
is near trees, they might provide suf-
fcient shade from the often blister-
ing summer sun. But keep a few
umbrellas in the garage just in case.
* Illuminate the area. Summer
nights spent relaxing in the outdoor
living area make for great memories.
But such nights are nearly impos-
sible if the area doesnt have some
lighting. Tiki torches might do the
trick for some, while others who
want to avoid giving their outdoor
area a luau feel might prefer solar-
powered accent lights, which wont
require any wiring. If your backyard
attracts its fair share of insects, look
for insect-repelling lights or lamps.
Whatever your preference, dont
forget to have some lighting so those
summer evenings spent under the
sky dont have to end when the sun
goes down.
* Keep the design consistent with
your home. In addition to providing
an outdoor respite from the daily
grind, an outdoor living space can
also increase a homes resale value.
However, homeowners who have
one eye on R&R and the other on re-
sale value should keep the design of
their outdoor living space consistent
with their home. One of the goals
when designing an outdoor living
space should be to create a seamless
transition from the homes interior to
its exterior. The best way to do that
is to keep the designs of both living
spaces consistent.
* Dont forget the fre pit. A fre
pit provides a great focal point for
an outdoor living area. Instead of sit-
ting at the dinner table, families and
friends can gather around the fre
pit and relax with some smores and
share stories. But even when guests
arent coming over, a fre pit makes
for a great place to relax and let the
time go by.
With more and more homeowners
transforming their homes into their
own private sanctuaries, outdoor
living spaces continue to grow in
popularity. By employing a few
simple tricks of the trade, homeown-
ers can create the outdoor areas of
their dreams.
Tips when creating an outdoor living space
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There are many different plants that begin
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A number of perennials, annuals and trees
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Looking for frst signs of color? Look no
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* Dianthus: These vivid fowers also attract
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staple.
* Gypsophila: Also known as babys
breath, these delicate fowers can serve as
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for the garden, these annuals come in scores
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full shade.
* Larkspur: Belonging to the buttercup
family, these fowers bloom in shades of
white to violet.
* Pansy: These fowers are some of the
earliest spring bloomers, arriving alongside
spring bulbs like tulips.
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through the entire season, making them a
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These plants will come back year after year
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on cherry trees are some of the frst signs of
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spectacle, so much so that towns and cities
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attract butterfies and can be a nice part of a
garden bed.
* Jacobs ladder: Variegated foliage that is
dappled with violet-colored fowers can add a
sweet smell and visual interest to the garden.
* Primrose: These fowers come in a vari-
ety of shades, making them versatile in any
garden. They also tend to attract butterfies
and hummingbirds.
* Sweet violet: These fragrant fowers are
edible as well as attractive. These plants can
self-plant, so unless a gardener wants them to
spread, they should be kept contained.
There are more than 2,700 different types of
earthworms residing on the planet. Earthworms are
often known to be workhorses in the garden, helping to
aerate and fertilize the soil while flling it with nutrients.
Earthworms recycle materials like dead leaves, decaying
animals and feces so new plant seedlings can grow and
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earthworms, most plants would not thrive. Earthworms
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around to fnd mates. Normally the dry conditions above
ground make them dry out and die. Earthworms can
be remarkable creatures to watch. Contrary to popular
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MlS c3510567
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$320,000
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Four bedrooms, two baths
Commuting distance to
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$230,000
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like having
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$379,900
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MlS c3510403
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4 level split
4 bdrms, 3 full baths
Large pie shaped lot
TWO GARAGES
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Views of the countryside from your
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MlS c3514073
$99,900!
Awesome Floor Plan
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A fundraiser for Kyle Ruppe was held at the Strathmore Civic Cen-
tre on may 5. Ruppe suffers from ALS and is undergoing treatment
in the U.S. mark Ruppe (l-r), Justin Ruppe, Kim Ruppe, Kyle Ruppe
and grandparents Florence and Norman morton. The Civic Centre was
packed with friends and family who came out to contribute to Ruppe
and wish him well. Ruppe said he was overwhelmed by the support of
the community.
Kyle Ruppe Fundraiser
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A BBQ fundraiser held
for the Leys family
in Carseland was an
even bigger success
then organizers had
been hoping for.

Cody Gregory &
Lynnette Wiebe Photos
Lynnette Wiebe
For the Times
Amazing! Incredible! Fantastic! Su-
perb! What other words are in the
English language that could possibly
be used to describe the amazing event
that took place at the Carseland Hall
on Friday night?
What took place on May 4 was an
example of what can happen when a
community supports one of their own.
In only three weeks, a fundraiser for
eight year old Danielle Leys and her
family was put together. Organizations
and businesses were asked to consider
donating to the event, individuals were
approached about donating or volun-
teering at the event, and everything
came together in an amazing show of
community to help Danielle.
Danielle Leys has Kleefstra Syn-
drome one in only about 150 world-
wide. As this is a rare genetic disorder
it is diffcult to get good medical care.
Recently Danielles symptoms have
gotten worse; eating has become dif-
fcult, seizures are now common and
are not controllable with medication,
and she was recently diagnosed with a
life threatening bowel condition. Com-
munication is diffcult so it is hard for
Danielle to say what she is feeling or
where she hurts.
The lead researcher of this syn-
drome, from the Netherlands, is plan-
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ielles parents would like to be able to
take their family to meet Dr. Kleefstra.
Other families affected by Kleefstra
Syndrome will also be going. What a
great opportunity for Danielles family
to have questions answered, get some
help, and meet other families affected
by the same illness.
Thanks to the generous community
of Carseland, the Leys family will be
able to make this trip. Over $13,000
was raised! That is enough to cover
their trip and to help with medical and
educational expenses! Thanks to gen-
erous individuals and businesses, the
Leys were each presented with some
gifts at the end of the evening as well.
Thanks Carseland! This would not
have been possible without everyone
pulling together to make this event
amazing! The donations were incred-
ible! The attendance was fantastic! The
bake sale was overwhelming! The si-
lent auction items were unique! The
burger eating contest was fun! The
face painting was original! The bal-
loons were exciting! The ice cream
was yummy! The BBQ was excellent!
The miniature train rides were excit-
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In a historical perspective, Leslie
Pringle, operator of Eagle Lake Resort,
updated Wheatland Council on devel-
opments made to the county owned
resort.
The resort was started in 1992 and
now has 139 sites with new sites fore-
cast for development.
We wanted a park that was family
centred and fun and that is what we
have achieved, said Pringle, who has
managed the park for 21 years.
Eagle Lake is one of the largest lakes
in Southern Alberta and is known for
its walleye fshing. The lake covers
3,000 acres of land. Pringle said along
with small boat fshing, there have
been increased personal watercraft,
kayak and canoe use and kite-ski ac-
tivities on the lake. It is a shallow lake,
so safe wading and swimming areas
are set out for campers.
She wanted the resort to be family
friendly while keeping child safety in
mind. Through the years, she has in-
creased creative activities for family in-
volvement. The park has a giant chess
set that children play. She said parents
have told her it has given their chil-
dren an interest in the game. There are
educational agricultural activities such
as helping with farm chores, which in-
clude the fun component of hayrides.
Eagle Lake celebrates special holidays
like Canada Day with theatre produc-
tions put on by the campers. There is
a mini golf course. There is also an ex-
tensive nature interpretation and envi-
ronmental appreciation program run,
to familiarize campers with the native
wildlife and fora and fauna. The lake
has algae that bloom in July and Au-
gust.
We have no control over it and it
would take a massive operation to
change it, said Pringle.
Instead of looking at it as a negative
event, Pringle includes it in the envi-
ronmental program showing the cycle
of bird, plant and insect life involved.
There is also a butterfy lot along a va-
riety of hiking trails around the lake.
There is a fenced tot lot and a memo-
rial lot dedicated to Alexandre, a reg-
ular three-year-old camper that died
of cancer. Other campers have listed
their loved ones at the site as well.
They hope to include an under three
lot in new developments. There is also
a dog play yard.
The Resort is estimated to bring in
approximately $2 million of business
to the local area. Pringle said she en-
courages the campers to get out and
explore the neighbouring attractions.
The Resort was recognized in 2010 as
one of the top 100 places to camp by
GO RV Canada and received the Strath-
more Chamber of Commerce Award.
She said the staff has increased to
11 and she hopes to expand the of-
fce building including the artisan gal-
lery that displays and sells arts and
craft work. There are staff trained in
frst aid and emergency preparedness
and the park has an evacuation plan in
place if ever needed.
She said that camping has changed
over the years.
Its not crawling out of your tent,
dirty and sticky, said Pringle.
She has developed the camp to ac-
commodate the ever growing RV and
Motorhome campers, supplying elec-
tric, plumbing and sewage to the sites.
Eagle Lake Resort
grows through time
There is one thing that
Pringle will not develop
and that is campground
streetlights.
It is so important to
slow down and sit back
and check out the stars,
said Pringle.
Councillor Ben Arm-
strong and Councillor
Ken Sauve commended
Pringle for the work she
has done with the resort.
When you frst started,
we wondered if it would
work. You have done a
fantastic job, said Arm-
strong.
We are very proud of
what you have done,
said Sauve.
Strathmore and area residents were
invited to enjoy a make over, henna
art, food and nail painting during the
Tea Party at Shopper Drug Mart on
May 4. The Tea Party was a fund-
raiser to raise money for the Week-
end to end Womens Cancers. This
year Strathmores Shoppers Drug
Mart has four staff members partici-
pating in the walk.
Tea party
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The Grand opening of Strathmores second Dairy Queen/Orange Ju-
lius combination store at crystal Ridge Landing happened on Saturday,
may 5. They celebrated their opening in style as staff made balloon
animals, handed out beach balls and offered .99 cent relish dogs to
customers. The new location offers seating for 10 and a standing bar
for their full treat centre. Students from SHS will be thrilled at having
another option for quick lunches of hot dogs, sandwiches and blizzards
in close proximity of the school.Sheila Gordon (manager of the DQs
other location), Alyssa mulcahy, Kyle Neufeld, and ericka mcFarlane
Grand opening at Strathmores new DQ
Manny Everett Photo
Standard school held
their annual spring con-
cert on may 3. Standard
School children singing
for their Spring concert

Manny Everett Photo
Carole Dastous
Times Contributor
The landscape in
Strathmore is about to
change as more trees
will soon be planted.
The Strathmore Li-
ons Club, Eagle Lake
Nurseries Ltd. and the
Strathmore branch
of Communities in
Bloom are working to-
gether this month on
the Million Tree Plant-
ing Campaign.
The campaign is an
original idea of the Li-
ons Club International.
It is the frst foray into
tree planting for both
the International Lions
Club and the Strath-
more Lions Club.
Tree planting is the
International Lions
Club theme for this
year, and we thought
it was a good idea for
Strathmore too, said
Brian Grier, secretary
of the 56 member
Strathmore Lions Club
branch.
We think lots of
people would love the
opportunity to plant
a tree in their yard or
feld.
There will be a
whole range of hardy
trees to choose from,
said Anita Heuver of
the Eagle Lake Nurser-
ies Ltd.
There will be or-
namental trees such
as fowering crabs or
mountain ash trees,
fruit trees such as ap-
ple or pear trees and
shade trees such as
elm or birch trees to
choose from, among
a host of other hardy
varieties well suited to
Prairie climate, said
Heuver.
The trees will be
available in seven gal-
lon pots for trees fve
to six feet tall, in ten
gallon pots for trees
seven to eight feet tall
and in 15 gallon pots
for trees eight to 10
feet tall, said Heuver.
The seven gallon
pots will sell for $52,
the ten gallon pots for
$62 and the 15 gallon
pots will go for $85.
We hope to sell
about 300 trees, said
Grier.
The Strathmore Li-
ons Club contributed
$10,000 to the cam-
paign and are subsi-
dizing 25 per cent of
the actual cost of the
trees. Eagle Lake Nurs-
eries is subsidizing an-
other 25 per cent.
We are doing our
best for the greatest
possible number of
people, said Grier.
New trees need reg-
ular watering to get
them established, said
Heuver. With good
care, they can live per-
manently.
The Strathmore
Million Tree Plant-
ing Campaign offer
is available until June
30, 2012, or until the
limit is reached. There
is a maximum of three
trees per home. Com-
munities in Bloom will
offer instructions for
those who are new to
tree planting.
The Strathmore Li-
ons Club encourages
feedback from the
community. See their
website at
http://www.strath-
morelions.ca for con-
tact information.
See the Eagle Lake
Nurseries Ltd. at
http://www.eaglelak-
enurseri es. comand
the Communities in
Bloom at http://www.
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ca/
Its tree time
in Strathmore
Manny everett
Times Contributor
The stage at Standard school
was flled with young smiling faces
as the children prepared to give a
happy performance for their an-
nual spring concert.
Once again the gym was flled
with parents, grandparents and
community members who nev-
er miss an opportunity to hear
the angelic voices of the children
from around the community. Carol
McKay and Barb Gregory outdid
themselves again with the musical
choices for the different grade con-
fgurations.
The entire student body from
Kindergarten through to Grade 6
started the performance by singing
Singing a Happy Song and The
Music Connection. The Kindergar-
ten children sang four numbers,
If Youre Happy and You Know
It, You are My Sunshine, Happy
Talk and old time Disney number
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.
Ms. Dahms Grade 1 and 2 classes
had fun with their kitchen para-
phernalia singing Junk Band Boo-
gie, Happy Wanderer, and A
Smile Goes a Long, Long Way.
Mrs. Michies Grade 3 and 4 class-
es sang Joy In Your Heart, Whis-
tle While You Work, which actually
had some of the children whistling
during the performance and fnally
Enjoy Yourself.
The voluntary community and
young peoples choir that started
last year called The Accidentals
gave two performances of Happy
Together and Anything Goes with
a solo piece by Lyndsay Goebel. Mr.
Yu and community volunteer Jen
Sommerfeldt directed The Acciden-
tals.
Mrs. Monckss Grade 5 and 6
classes sang three numbers Friend-
ship, I Want To Be Happy, and
fnished with Smile a popular
song by music artist Uncle Kracker.
The students fnished the evening
together on stage by singing Its a
Good Day and Everything is Beau-
tiful with solo pieces by Francis
Love and Erin Bertsch.
Thanks and tokens of apprecia-
tion were given to Carol McKay and
Barb Gregory for all their hard work
and dedication to the gift of music
for the young people of the school.
Happy was the theme
at Standards schools Spring Concert
Our very own publisher mario Prusina was invited to lend
a helping hand at mcHappy Day on may 2. money raised
from the sale of Big macs, Happy meals and hot bever-
ages will go to the Ronald mcDonald House, Southern
Alberta. mario Prusina and Wanda Harnett handed out
balloons to all of the children entering the restaurant.
McHappy Day continues
to be a success
Doug Taylor Photo
Hockey program
targets Grade 5,
6 students
Shannon LeCLair
Times Reporter
A new hockey program is coming to Strath-
more, this one put on by Golden Hills School
Division and Westmount Elementary School.
The program will be open to any Grade 5 or 6
students who either have curious interest in the
sport, or who may just want to get in some extra
time on the ice.
Its not an elite academy, they dont have to
have top end kids. We want to look for kids who
are looking for something else in their school
day and hockey might be something that fts
them, said Westmount Principal Wayne Funk.
Its going to be a skill-based program, were
going to work on skating skills, individual hock-
ey skills, teamwork skills. We are looking for
kids who really want to get more ice time and
who want to learn from somebody different from
their regular hockey coach, just to have some
better, different, opportunities.
Andrew Buchanan has an extensive sports
background, playing AAA hockey up to the ju-
nior level and competitive lacrosse up to the
junior A level. Buchanan was even drafted for
semi-professional lacrosse.
Then my passion for sports led me to the Uni-
versity of Alberta where I received my bachelor
of physical education and bachelor of educa-
tion, said Buchanan.
After graduating from there my passion for
sports led me to coaching at many different
sports academyies and now Im in Strathmore
today and ready to use my knowledge and ex-
pertise to help develop a hockey program.
The goal is to get 75 hours of ice time between
early September and mid-March. The cost per
student is $400, which includes ice time, trans-
portation and Buchanans coaching.
The program will take place during the regular
school hours, which may have some people wor-
ried it is taking away from other areas.
The amount of time that were taking out of
the school day for this program is the amount of
time that Alberta Education call optional time. So
they give us, at Grade 5 and 6, they give us 15
per cent of the school year can be used towards
optional pursuits, said Funk.
Usually what happens is the 15 per cent is dis-
persed between the other classes, and still will
be for the students who arent taking the hockey
program.
High school students will also have a chance
to get in on the action. There will be a men-
torship program where some Grade 11 and 12
students will be able to attend the ice sessions
and help the younger students out, while gaining
credits for themselves.
Final details are being worked out, and the
program will be available to any Grade 5 or 6
Westmount student this coming September.
Shannon LeCLair
Times Reporter
Strathmore High School (SHS) badminton players
have once again done their school proud by bringing
home another zones banner. This is the third banner
the school has earned in the last fve years.
Its a bit of a surprise because we only had 21 kids
go to zones and sometimes Ive gone with as many
as 30, and so the kids who were there did very well,
said coach Kenton Zandee.
Zandee feels if there had been a banner to win
for the last 20 years, SHS would have easily brought
home 10 of them. Though he credits the players who
went to zones with helping bring the banner home,
Zandee also feels those who didnt attend played a
crucial role.
In order to win zones everyones got to get a few
wins. You cant just have one or two people winning
a lot because that doesnt get you the number of
points you need. So its defnitely a team effort, said
Zandee.
I would also give credit to the players who did not
make it to zones because they were at the practices
working hard, challenging the guys who actually did
manage to make it to zones.
If you dont have that sort of nucleus its very dif-
fcult for kids to develop and so thats one of the
advantages of Strathmore High School compared to a
lot of our competitors. We had about 30 really good
kids (and) only 21 made it to zones, but a lot of times
they were beating each other out for those positions.
Many of this years players are in Grade 12, but
Zandee could see from the junior high zones held on
May 4 that there is a lot of talent coming his way from
the Grade 9 students.
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The Holy Trinity and Strathmore Spartans soccer teams faced each other at Strathmores home game on May 7.
Doug Taylor Photos
Home feld advantage
Strathmore High
School proudly
brought home their
third zones banner for
badminton.

Shannon LeClair
Photo
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After some solid practices over the winter and early
spring, girls fastpitch softball is right into the swing
of things. The Div. 1 Squirt Renegades have start-
ed the season with a 3-1-1 record, while the Div. 3
team is off for a 1-2 start. The peewee Heat are off
to a 2-3 start, while the bantam Wildcats are 1-4.
The bantam A Thunder are off to a 1-1 start as they
prepare to host the Western Canadian Bantam A
Finals Aug. 9-12 in Strathmore. Both bantam teams
are hosting the Boston Pizza Fastpitch Tournament
may 12-13 in town.
Hot start
Doug Taylor Photos
The Strathmore elks brought in the Canadian National Wrestling
Alliance to put on a show at the curling rink on may 2.

Cody Gregory Photos
Shannon LeCLair
Times Reporter
Pro wrestling came to Strath-
more on May 2 thanks to the
Strathmore Elks Club. The Ca-
nadian National Wrestling Al-
liance (CWNA) is currently on
a spring tour and was invited
to make the stop for a show
in town. The fve-match event
featured a tag team match, and
ladies wrestling and of course
good old one-on-one wres-
tling.
It was just like the old
Stampede Wrestling and how
they used to come out into
the communities. The curling
rink worked great for that be-
cause it wasnt being used at
the time and so we were able
to get in there and use the
kitchen, said Don Perepelkin,
secretary with the Strathmore
Elks.
Tickets sold for $10, and
Perepelkin said 130 to 150
people attended the fam-
ily friendly event. Proceeds
raised from the event will be
given back to the commu-
nity for various projects. The
Westmount Elementary School
playground project is one that
will be benefting from the
Elks.
Anything we make off of
that goes back into our main
fund, which is the same as
when we do catering or bar-
tending at weddings it goes
back into our account, said
Perepelkin.
Then if a group needs help
or something like that then de-
pending on how much weve
put in the bank and how much
weve raised we can help out
with those projects.
CNWA wrestler Massive
Damage speaks to students at
local schools about addiction
through the CNWA Fight for
Life program. Unfortunately
things didnt work out for the
wrestler to visit a Strathmore
school this time, but there
could be a chance in the fu-
ture.
Perepelkin does think its
possible the Elks will bring
wrestling back to Strathmore
at some point.
Curling rink turns into
wrestling ring for a night
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Carole Dastous
Times Contributor
All it took was two games. A star play-
er in volleyball, basketball and boys la-
crosse, sixteen-year-old Jade Ballance
is now also a rugby star.
After playing just two games for the
Strathmore High School (SHS) Spar-
tans, the Grade 10 student qualifed
for the Alberta summer regional rugby
team during trials in Calgary on April
29, and will soon compete for a place
on the provincial squad.
I played boys lacrosse for four years
(with the Strathmore Venom) until the
boys got too big, said Ballance.
Im glad Im playing rugby now be-
cause I missed contact sports.
SHS coach Jerry Flaws describes Bal-
lance as fast and aggressive, both
good qualities for a rugby player at the
fy-half position.
It was Flaws who recruited Ballance
to the schools rugby team.
She was our best volleyball and bas-
ketball player at SHS. She could eas-
ily make a university rugby team right
now, said Flaws.
Ballance was introduced to rugby
during a family reunion when her un-
cle and her father showed her how to
play. It was the frst time she had ever
laid eyes or hands on a rugby ball.
Ballance has no sports idols but calls
her father Scott her biggest inspira-
tion. She plays better when she knows
he is in the stands, watching her every
move. Yet, knowing he is there also
makes Jade a bit nervous, said Scott
Ballance.
Scott had some concerns when his
daughter began to play rugby.
I was worried about the basics of the
game. But after watching her play the
frst time, I knew she was okay. She ex-
cels and catches on quick, said Scott.
Jades father played soccer, foot-
ball and rugby while in high school
in Okotoks. In 1988 he set four world
junior records in power lifting at the
World Championships, then held in
Victoria, B.C. He also competed in the
1992 World Championships in Stone,
England, but retired from the sport
when things got too political.
Although rugby is a tough contact
sport, rugby players dont wear protec-
tive equipment except for headgear for
the ears and mouth guards. Jade isnt
sure mouth guards count as equip-
ment.
I am not too familiar with rugby,
said Jades mother Janine. But I fgure
it out a bit more with each game I at-
tend.
Janine was a competitive gymnast in
elementary school and a track athlete
and badminton player in high school.
Jades extremely proud brother
Seth, 18, is also an athlete but has
been out of action for a year with a bro-
ken foot. Seth hopes to get back to la-
crosse soon. In the fall he is headed for
Mount Royal University and the broad-
casting program.
It would be really cool to get a sports
scholarship to university, said Jade.
Any one of basketball, volleyball or
rugby could get Jade a scholarship, said
Scott.
We have no preference. We stand be-
hind her. Were so proud, said Janine.
The University of Calgary, the Univer-
sity of Lethbridge and the University of
Alberta all have womens rugby teams.
There are two types of rugby: seven
and 15 to a side. Sevens rugby will be
included in the 2016 Summer Olympic
Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Jade Ballance may only be in Grade 10, but she
is already showing she is quite the athlete on the
rugby pitch and on the basketball courts.
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Thursday, May 17
A rugby star is born
Gwen MonCayo
Strathmore Silversharks
The Strathmore Silversharks participat-
ed in the Junior Circuit meet at the Killar-
ney pool on May 5-6. Over the weekend
there were a number of successes.
Shelby Laycock and Sarah Dronyk at-
tended on Saturday and were able to
beat a couple of their personal bests.
Megan Mertz powered through the wa-
ter to smash more than a minute off her
400 metre time winning fourth out of 22
swimmers.
In the frst day of the meet, Kennedy
Hampson had frst place showings in all
three of her events. Conor Anderson was
able to decrease his time on the 50 metre
backstroke by more than four seconds.
Casey Kruse achieved personal bests in
several events all the while with a smile
on her face.
In the 50 and 100 breaststroke, Janelle
Reynolds came through with personal
bests. Dustin Thiessen completed the 400
metre freestyle (16 lengths) in under nine
minutes surpassing the time he thought
was possible. In her 50 metre breaststroke,
Faith Fletcher was thrilled to come in frst
for her heat. Cayley Boschee clipped 12
seconds off her backstroke time with a
fnal time of 58.7 seconds. Kiera Allan ex-
celled at her 100 metre Individual Medley
by beating her personal best. Receiving
an iTunes gift card for winning his heat in
the 50 metre backstroke was Tomas Mon-
cayos highlight.
Alyssa Gillis pushed hard to success-
fully complete her Individual medley. Ju-
lianna Bouchard swam hard during all of
her events. Nickia Wheeler was success-
ful at beating a couple of her personal
bests over the weekend meet. Morgan
Chiasan should be congratulated on im-
proving her times on all of her events.
By more than fve seconds, Lexi Sido-
renko improved her pace in the 50 me-
tre freestyle. Cayley Allan had numerous
personal bests and loved participating in
the relays. Jacob Matatall did a great job
in his 50 metre backstroke improving on
his qualifying time. Ben Mertz won his
heat and an iTunes card in the 100 metre
freestyle.
The Silvershark fans and parents were
an intimidating force cheering all the
athletes to their personal bests. Overall
the kids had a great time. The athletes
and their families would like to thank the
coaches Jennifer Mertz, Tyler Magwood
and Tamara Adamchuk for their support
during the meet. Anyone interested in
joining the club next year are encour-
aged to go to the website: http://www.
strathmoresharks.com/info.htm for more
information.
Sharks hit the road
The Strathmore
Si l v er s har k s
traveled to Cal-
gary to take part
in the junior cir-
cuit meet at the
Killarney Pool
on May 5-6.

Photo courtesy
of Gwen
Moncayo
Four of Strathmores schools were packed
with kids despite the PD day on May 4.
Strathmore was the host of the junior high
badminton zones with different age groups
playing at Strathmore High School, Crowther
Memorial Junior High (CMJHS), Holy Cross
Collegiate (HCC) and Westmount elemen-
tary. Lauren Zandee from CMJHS quickly
showed her skill of the game. Zandee won a
silver medal in the juvenile girls singles.

Battle for zone champ
The Wheatland Wildfre girls basketball tour-
nament weekend went well for U15, who lost
one and won two. it has taken a number of
years for these girls to get to this point but
they are very competitive and are playing
well. The U13 girls were overmatched on the
weekend, as many of the teams these girls
played have been involved in community
league ball for many years. Wildfre is in a de-
velopmental process and are being patient
with the development of their skills. WW is
seeking out competitive situations that the
girls will be better matched in. Overall the
Coaches Kyle and Leslie Larson and Scott
Koller have been very happy with the prog-
ress and enthusiasm from the girls this year.
Wildfre tourney
Manny Everett Photo
After the winter run-off last year wiped out the former wooden bridge Ako-
kiniskway Golf Course, owner Albert Clark replaced the bridge with a more
sturdy structure this year. Steve ONeill (groundskeeper), left, Lois Klassen
(operator), Gary Storrs at the back (Pro-shop operator), Jim martin (ground
crew) and Albert Clark (owner). excited about the new season and opening
of the recently constructed food proof concrete and steel bridge.

Manny Everett Photo
Manny EvErEtt
Times Contributor
The Akokiniskway Golf Course is proudly sport-
ing a new bridge across the Rosebud River on their
course.
Last years winter run-off was so violent in Rose-
bud that the Akokiniskway wooden bridge was
completely wiped out under its pilings.
Owner Albert Clark bought and moved on the
pretty piece of the Rosebud river property in 1962
where he and his wife raised their family of three
girls.
After grooming the land, Clark opened the golf
course of nine holes in 1991. The Akokiniskway
(by the river of many roses) course has been
gaining popularity over the years and is often asso-
ciated with the School of the Arts located in town.
The valley itself used to be a meeting place for the
different First Nations tribes to come together in a
peaceful location. The name became well known
in the 70s and is the offcial name of the Rosebud
history book.
Clark, along with his daughter Lois Klassen (op-
erator of the course), knew the bridge needed to
be reconstructed, as the ninth hole plays on both
sides of the river.
Construction started on August 15 of last year
because they could not start until after July due to
sustainable resource mandate of fsh and fowl in
the area.
The old bridge was wooden and narrow while
the new bridge is concrete and food proof.
Clark said that there is nothing as pretty or as
ugly as a river, as he recalled the fooding of last
year. The new bridge is wide enough to allow for
two-way traffc of the golf carts to pass each other
on the course.
Clark and Klassen are pleased to be up and run-
ning again for the season with all nine holes which
they offcially opened on April 21. They are hoping
to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony in the near fu-
ture and plan to make a party out of the day.
The club offers many amenities for those travel-
ling from far and wide to play the course. They
have a pro-shop run by local Gary Storrs. They
have a licensed cafeteria-style restaurant, a conces-
sion, 30 power carts and 12 pull carts, rental clubs
and tournament facilities.
Once again they will be holding a fexible junior
program in the summer and lessons for all ages
will be available through their pro, Phil McCluskey.
For more information about their camping fa-
cilities, programming or booking events please re-
fer to their website http://www.rosebudgolf.caor
check out their Facebook page.
New bridge closing the gap at Akokiniskway
Strathmores 2012 Relay for Life Committee welcomes
everyone to join us for 12 hours of fun, tears,
remembering and celebration as our community
fghts back against cancer.
Help us light up the night as we celebrate cancer survivors and
honour loved ones lost to cancer. Luminaries are lit during a
twilight ceremony, each displaying a personal message from loved
ones. As you walk around the track, their glow and
message gives us all inspiration and hope to continue
to fght for a future without cancer.
The Remember Ceremony is an emotional ceremony that
demonstrates the need for vital support services and ongoing
life-saving research to fght cancer.
Purchase your luminaries on line at relayforlife.ca or on site the
night of the event. Pre-sales may be purchased at
Chinook Credit Union, Diamond Hair Studio and Curves.
Hope to see you there.
The Strathmore Triathlon is designed to celebrate
and encourage athletes of ALL ages, levels and abilities.
June 23rd, 2012
www.tri-smore.com
For more info and to register
FuLL Smore (17 yrs plus) 500 m 20 km 5 km

HALF Smore (13-17 yrs and adult) 250 m 10 km 2.5 km

QuArTer Smore (Under 13) 100 m 5 km 1.5 km

2 biTe SmoreS (8 and under) 25 m 0.8 km 0.25 km
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The Strathmore Legion was
flled with dart players at
their annual Shoot for the
Troops event held on may 5.
The dart fundraiser is some-
thing near and dear to the
members of the Legion who
donate the funds raised to
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in accordance with the Village of Rock-
yford Land Use Bylaw for the following
property.
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Lot 22 & 23 Block 2 Plan 5728CC
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Build Offce Building
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Decision has been published. Any per-
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do so in writing by mailing an Appeal to
the Development Appeal Board, Village
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Notice of this Decision posted May 1,
2012.
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Notice of deVelopmeNt
Western IrrIgatIon DIstrIct
Box 2372, 105 - 900 Pine road, strathmore, aB t1P 1K3
FORM 5
Irrigation Districts Act
(Section 85/86)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE
THE AREAOF AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
TAKE NOTE that applications have been received by
the Western Irrigation District to change the area of the District.
Applications to remove parcels consist of:
Any person wishing to complain is required to submit a written complaint to the
Western Irrigation District at Box 2372 105-900 Pine Road, Strathmore, Alberta,
T1P 1K3 within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice.
Jim Webber, P. Eng.
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FORM 5
Irrigation Districts Act (Section 85/86)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
TO CHANGE THE AREA OF
AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
TAKE NOTE that applications have been
received by the Western Irrigation
District to change the area of the District.
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Name of Landowner
FairwestFarmsLtd.
Number of Irrigation Acres
30
Legal Land Description
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Notice of Preparation
of 2011 Assessment Roll
used for 2012 Property Taxation Year for
Village of Standard, Province of Alberta
Notice is hereby given that the 2011 Assessment
Roll for Village of Standard used for 2012 Property
Taxation, completed under the provisions of Mu-
nicipal Government Act, has been prepared and
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Avenue in Standard Alberta. T0J 3G0. If you have
any questions or concerns about your assess-
ment please contact service provider, Wheatland
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Any person who desires to object to the entry of
their name or that of any other person upon the
said roll or to the assessed value placed upon any
property must, on or before 4:00pm of June 29, 2012
lodge their complaint(s) in writing to the Clerk of
the Assessment Review Board, for the Village of
Standard. Please contact Village of Standard at
403-644-3968 to obtain more information on the As-
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Notice from Village of Standard. Combined 2012
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(Texas Hold Em, BlackJack, Red Dog,
Crown and Anchor Wheel)
Must be over 18 years of age.
All proceed will go towards
Strathmore community enhancement projects.
If you are unable to attend and you would still like
to support this event, please contact
Grant Chyzyk at 403-934-5046.
Global Training Centres Social Committee
Presents
Bridging
the Gap
Bridging
the Gap
Bridging
the Gap
Mentor and Family
Open HOuse
Come and meet some Parents, the
Mentors, do an activity and have lunch
May 14 - Tomato Planting
is the Theme
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Lord of All Lutheran Church
Cost: Free
~ lunch and supplies included
www. bri dgi ngthegapal berta. ca
Come for a morning
of food and fun!
To register, call Pat,
Mentorship Supervisor
at 403.901.7684
Pincher Creek June 14 17th
40 Singers and Poets, Family Fun
Rodeo, Western Shoppng Emporium,
Horseman Demos, Dancing
Info. 403-627-2207
Tickets Only 403-627-5199
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GATHERING The
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A Celebration of Western Heritage
16th Annual
Thursday, May 17th!
7:00 pm
Alliance Church
This is an invitation to anyone
who would like to perform
in this fun evening,
especially
Students of Music
For information please contact
Kathie Zakresky 934-5477
email: kathiezak@gmail.com
Festival of
Music
2012
Admission: Monetary donation towards
Hope Bridges Society of Strathmore or a
non-perishable item for the Food Bank.
Spring
Festival 2012
1st annual
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THE POSITION:
Respond to members inquiries by providing information on the full range of deposit and loan products
and services. Analyze member needs and assists members to utilize the products or service which best
meets those needs by outlining benefts an alternatives and advises on the best match; cross-sell all
credit union products, including making referrals to Wealth Management.
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Summer Day
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Want a rewarding and fun summer experience,
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Successful candidates will be responsible for:
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- work well in a team environment
- have excellent organization and
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on May 31st, 2012.
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time permanent positions
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5400 sq.ft. Shop
1500 sq.ft. Home
Presently has over 3800 Encana
lease for income
Also some crop income
Call Blair or Linda
(587) 351-4783 or (403) 369-4783
(403) 863-6408
MLS# C-3509257 We List # 47393
40 ACRES - $449,000
15 Minutes East of Strathmore
THE ESTATE OF CLAUDE GAUVIN
PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN STRATHMORE & CHESTERMERE
PLEASE CONTACT JOHN AT 403-852-0074 FOR ENQUIRIES
SHOWHOME
HILLCREST MANOR ESTATE
PRICE REDUCED - $550,000 (Including GST)
or will Consider Reasonable Offer
INVESTMENT PROPERTY TRENDSETTER
HOMES OFFICE (CANAL CROSSING)
FOR SALE - $2,100,000 or will Consider
Reasonable Offer
2 Acres of Land and Building
INVESTMENT PROPERTY PRESTIGE
LANDING (DOWNTOWN)
7 Residential Units & 7 Commercial Units
ALL CURRENTLY LEASED
$175,000 Annual Gross Rental Revenue
+ Expenses Recovery (Triple Net)
8% Cap Rate & Up
FOR SALE - $2,000,000 or will Consider Reasonable Offer
INVESTMENT PROPERTY MULTI-FAMILY LOT FOR SALE
75 x 120 Zoned R3 - Corner of 3rd Street and 5th Avenue
FOR SALE - $250,000 plus GST or will Consider Reasonable Offer
RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR SALE
HILLCREST MANOR ESTATE
5 LOTS AVAILABLE ON THE
WEST SIDE (CANAL)
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We are currently looking for a
Female Massage Therapist
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Chiropractors, one male massage therapist and a
Doctor of Chinese Medicine/Acupuncturist.
Interested individuals will be considered independent
contractors, but be eager to work within a integrated
health team approach. Also, must be registered with
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attractive percentage split with a maximum.
Please drop resumes off in person to 240 3rd Avenue.
Two Summer reading
Program CoordinaTorS

Strathmore municipal library
Strathmore, ab
Plan, organize, and conduct the Summer Reading
Programs by:
Planning and presenting appropriate activities
for each age group for an 8 week program.
Promoting and advertising library programs within
the community and at the library by creating
displays, fyers, posters, press releases and
newspaper articles and by planning, organizing,
and conducting school visits.
Soliciting reading prize donations from local
businesses.
Planning and presenting kick-off and wind-up
parties for participants.
Maintaining statistics.

Requirements:
Have been in school full-time at some point during
the previous 12 months.
Possess strong organizational and communication
skills
Ability to plan and implement programs.
Ability to work under pressure and with minimum
supervision
Criminal Record check for the satisfaction of the
Strathmore Municipal Library Board

Cover letters and resumes may be sent by mail, or
email to:
Jesse Traquair
Director of Library Services
Strathmore Municipal Library
85 Lakeside Blvd, Strathmore, AB T1P 1A1
asmlibmgr@marigold.ab.ca

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants
for their interest and effort in applying for this
position. However, only those candidates selected
for interviews will be contacted. Please submit your
resume no later than May 25, 2012. Anticipated start
date is, June 4, 2012. No telephone inquiries please.
F.T and P.T. Servers (restaurant,
pub and patio). Experience Preferred
F.T. and P.T. Bartenders
Experience required
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Email Resume to strathmorestation@gmail.com or
apply within between 2pm-4pm Monday to Friday
Now HiriNg
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F/T Temp
Customer Service Rep
for UFA Cardlock
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Fax resume to 403-901-0475.
Call 403-934-3074 for info
or stop in person.
ExpEriEncEd
LandscapEr
Yard Design
Install Sod, Trees
Yard Clean-up
Deliver Landscape Products
Haul Away Garbage & Appliances
($25 per haul)
Power Rake $50
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LOCAL Rocky Mountain
House company looking for
day rate and hourly Vacuum
Truck Operator. Must have
current oilfeld tickets and
up-to-date drivers abstract.
Beneft package. Fax 403-
845-3903.
BLUERIDGE LUMBER INC.
looking for a 3rd & 4th Class
power engineer to operate
thermal liquid heating sys-
tem. Excellent compensation
and benefts. Submit re-
sume to: Box 87, Blue Ridge,
AB, T0E 0B0. Email: jeff.vic-
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chanics (must have proven
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erator. Pressure Truck Op-
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Tinas
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Specializing In Country Properties
80 acres
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irrigation rights, Cluny area,
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Hardwood foors, Solid Maple Cabinets.
GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
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$428,000
MLS# C3515583
ADULT LIVING 315 3 Parklane Way

$159,900 MLS# C3489576
Adult living at its best --Elevator
Wheel chair accessable
Spacious living room,kit and bdm
SUNROOM--Cleaning services
Social compatability
Cul de sac
Brentwood

$142,900
MLS# C3490905
No neighbors behind 2 bdms 1 1/2 baths
New fooring throughout
Living room PLUS family room
Wood burning stove
Mature trees --Private
Its a GREAT Time to BUY! Low, Low Interest Rates!
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Brentwood
$229,900
MLS# C3501106
Full basement fully fnished
Double det garage (25x22)
1260 sq ft--4 bedroom--3 full baths
2 freplaces--Wet bar
Close to Elementry school
3 Acres
M/L
Lyalta-
$464,900
MLS# C3506373
Backs onto Lakes of Murfeld Golf Course
Can be subdivided into 3--1 acre parcels
On town water and your own 4 GPM well
Extensively renovated--shingles, siding,
windows-fooring
4 bdms--2 full baths
Brentwood
Extensively
renovated
$189,900
MLS# C3507486
Double wide- 3 bdm plus den or 4th bdm
New siding,shingles,fooring,
solid OAK cabinets
1356 sq ft--2 full baths--Granite Counter tops
Full bath and walk in closet off Master bdm
Plenty of room for a garage, off street parking
NO
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FEES
$219,900
MLS# C3510927
Greenmeadows--New full fn basement
4 bedrooms--1 1/2 bathrooms
High end appliances--5 staying
Parking at rear--Underground sprinkler
system
Standard
$264,900
MLS# C3512135
1382 sq ft 6 bedroom--2 full
bathroom home
Massive corner lot--double
24x26 garage
Engineered Sweedish hardwood foors
upgradedf windows--newer shingles
Well above the
ordinary
$329,900
MLS# C3513357
1309 sq ft--4 bedroom--2 1/2 bathrooms
Lifetime warranty on new VINYL
PLANK FLOORING
Front veranda--back deck and 2 patios
open foor plan with vaulted ceilings
jetted tub, all appliances, 3 falt screen TVs
staying
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$214,900
MLS# C3513500
Private area - close to schools
3 bdm - 1 1/2 bathrooms
loads of cabinets in
spacious kitchen
Covered veranda - Mint condition
Admired and
Desired
cul de sac in
Aspen Creek
MLS# C3513826
WALKOUT bungalow - 4 bdms - 3 full baths
Located by 2 parks - walking paths - mature trees
pond - creek
Granite counter tops - sink and touch taps
Engineered hardwood fooring
Main foor laundry - Full fn basement
Seperate Media room - family room and games room
$359,900
Westmount
$149,900

MLS# C3512860
Comfortable renovated affordable townhouse
New paint,cabinets,lino and carpet
siding and shingles are new
Condo fees include all utilities except power
and phone
CARPORT and storage shed come with
Cheaper than any rent
Brentwood
$90,000
DOUBLE HEATED
GARAGE
MLS# C3516804
1218 SQ FT
--3 bedrooms--2 full baths
Large mud room entry--den
Newer laminate fooring through
Very large front drive--RV parking
Needs some fnishing work done
20 ACRES
West of
Namaka road
$675000

MLS# C3515136
1656 sq ft WALKOUT hillside bungalow
Heated SHOP - 40x64
High energy effcient PELLET boiler
In foor heat main and lower foors
6 bedrooms - OAK HARDWOOD foors throughout
Have horses, some cattle - whatever you wish -
Zoned Agriculture
Aspen Creek
$359,900
MLS# C3515963
Prestigious 1257 sq ft 5 bedroom
3 full bathrooms
2 Gas freplaces -1 on main - 1 down
Walk in closet and full bath with JETTED tub
off Master bdm
Full fn bsmt - family room and games room
Excellent condition - Good size yard
Downtown
Only $174,900

MLS# C3515824
Private Condo area--only 6 units
3 bedroom--1 1/2 bathroom BUNGALOW
HARDWOOD fooring ---vaulted ceilings
Over 2000 sq ft developed
Condo fees only $75. per month
Maple wood
$299,900
MLS# C3515735
Prefer a more mature area?
Trees , Trees and more trees
4 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms
Fully fnished basement
Heated 22x24 garage
Excellent condition
Aspen
Landing
$349,900
MLS# C3517632
Prestegious Cul De SAc location
Walking path behind to PARK
Massive TILED kitchen with large
eating area
Very spacious--high end appliances
2 tier deck to large fenced yard
C
/
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$314900 ,
MLS# C3519084
Beautiful large pie lot with 4 bed-
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garage and RV Parking, newer
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N
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Gardens
$229,900
MLS# C1020417
1200 sq ft HEATED with
14 overhead door
Minimal condo fees - very clean
Built in 2008.
Immediate possession
Mint Condition
Mobile
$44,900
,
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Many upgrades-- 1 & 1/2 bathrooms
2 good size bedrooms--nice fenced
yard -- many cabinets--massive kit
and liv room -- You wont be dissap-
pointed
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A must see, $178,000. Call 403-901-8118.
House for sale in Bassano, alBerta
28x50 heated shop,
15 ft overhead
doors, 3 acres
manicured
bungalow
$569,000!
call lorna
GORGEOUS 4 BDRM
BUNGALOW. LOWER LEVEL
FULLY DEVELOPED
OVERSIZE DOUBLE
GARAGE TOO.
meTiculouSlY
KePT!!
$312,000
call lorna
12 year old
bungalow, fully open
plan, 4 bdrms,
3 baths, views too.
whaT a find
$239,900
call lorna
OVER 1670 SQ FT.
ON MAIN
MAIN FLOOR FAMILY ROOM
3 BDRM,
RV PARKING IN REAR
OVERSIZE SINGLE GARAGE
reallY, reallY nice!
JuST liSTed $265,900
call lorna
3 bdrms,
2 full baths, family
room, fully dev
basement.
call lorna
STeal ThiS!
$154,900
AND WHAT A NICE
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ONE OWNER HOME
2 BDRMS, 2 BATHS
TUB IN THE BOW!!
home SweeT
home! $239,900
call lorna
C3478854
ToTallY
renovaTed!!
$320,000
1548 sq, ft,
Fully Dev. Lower
Downtown location
Huge treed Lot
call lorna
C3500336
TWO BAYS 2400 SQ FT.
WILL SELL TOGETHER
OR SEPARATE
$249,000 each
greaT locaTion
downTown
on Third avenue
call lorna call lorna
3 bdrms, 3 Baths,
Bsmt Dev.
Walk out Bsmt,
Green Space.
new gorgeouS
villa
$359,900!
Industrial
rezoned west
of Strathmore
11.9 acreS
$288,000
call lorna
maPlewood
gem!
3 BDRMS,
3 BATHS
SOME BSMT
DEVEPMENT
PARK AT REAR
call lorna
Many options on this
parcel of land, 25 min-
utes east of Calgary.
$599,000.
46.56
acreS
call lorna
a rare find!!
CAPTIVATING
DIAMOND SHORE
VILLA. BACKS ON
TO LAKE. OVER
1500 SQ. FT.
FULL WALK OUT.
call lorna
Call
lorna
Phibbs
403-874-7660
to buy
or sell!
106 - 304 - 3rd Ave.,
Strathmore
lorna@lornaphibbs.com
Associate Broker
32 Years Experience
S
o
l
d
iTS a gem!
$139,900
NEW CARPETS
AND PAINT
VIEWS OF PARK
AND DOWNTOWN
A GREAT LIFESTYLE!!
call lorna
here iT iS!! $199,000
whaT You have been
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A 2 BEDROOM SUITE IN
LAMBERT VILLAGE!
OVER 900 SQ FT,
NEW FLOORING, ATRIUM
AND OPTION FOR GARAGE!
call lorna
S
o
l
d
call lorna
Paved Circle Drive
Lots of Trees
Walking Distance to all
Amenities
Attached Double Garage
beauTiful bricK
bungalow
$299,900
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Canyon Creek
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104 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
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403-605-6830
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403-901-5388
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403-934-0420
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403-934-7776
RENTING ?? WHY??
3 BEDROOMS- OPEN DESIGN
WALKOUT BASEMENT
$193,900
PICTURE PERFECT 4 BEDROOM HOME
VAULTED CEILINGS - ENORMOUS KITCHEN
LARGE FAMLY RM 3 BATHROOMS
$349,900
MOVE IN READY 4 BEDROOMS
MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY- EATING BAR
CUSTOM DESIGN- IMMACULATE
$367,900
5 BEDROOMS - FULLY FINISHED
VAULTED CEILINGS UPGRADES
ORIGINALLY BUILT AS A SHOW HOME
$359,700
DARE TO COMPARE
WALKOUT BACKING ONTO CANAL & GREENSPACE
3 BEDROOMS-VAULTS FLOORING UPGARDE
$256,900
Mossleigh acreage
6.4 acres heavily treed, lots of soft water,
Quonset, Barn, 1224sq. ft. bungalow,
new kitchen, double garage, shows great,
$399,900.
$395,000
$549,900
FORMER SHOWHOME, PRICED BELOW REPLACEMENT
COST, ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES, FULLY
DEVELOPED BACKING ONTO THE GOLF COURSE
Excellent building spot along
pavement on 4.9 acres close
to Strathmore.
$190,000
1254 sqft home with 3 bedrooms, open living area. Sitting on
2.99 acres of private living. Older home needs some work or
build your dream home. Great views.
$250,000
country charM
New roof, siding, windows and
main bath. Huge well landscaped
corner lot with single garage.
Immediate possession. $91,900.
juST
liSTed
$579,900
Over 1900 sq ft. bungalow fully developed with 5 bed, 3 full
baths, 2 family rooms and 1/2 mile to City Limits. 4.4 acres.
Great potential to build on this 5.9
acres along canal near Strathmore.
$210,000
with good farm buildings,
1300 sq ft bungalow, pond, big trees,
irrigation rights, Cluny area, $419,000.
80 acres
Close to highway #1. Power and
gas at property line. $84,900 +gst.
4.05 acres near cluny
price reduced
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION - ADULT LIVING
2 BEDROOM, GARAGE. BEST PRICED UNIT $179,900
On 2nd Ave.
Commercial main floor,
residential above. Over
2600 sq ft, parking, a
building with character.
Price $224,900.
2500 sq ft commer-
ical bldy, 1 storey, 2
bays, 1 bay leased,
lease on 2nd bay
pending. Great
investment on
downtown reduced
3rd Ave 75x120 lot zoned
commercial on main. Residential
above, vacant ready for constuction.
Price $229,900.
20 MInuteS to StrAtHMore
3 acres w/2809 sq.ft. home. Remodelled,
Fireplace, 3pc. Ensuite with skylites.
4pce.bath on main home with cozy
comfort-mature trees. Dbl garage with
1 oversized door. A pleasure to show.
Price $349,900 MLS C3505015
downtown 3rd Ave
Vacant, 25x120 lot,
zoned commercial. $89,900
downtown StrAtHMore
Attached three level split with large fenced
yard,two bathrooms and bedrooms,fireplace,open
kitchen with breakfast nook on quiet cul de sac.
$209,000
2nd Ave StrAtHMore
50x120 lot, ample parking. Glass front,
main floor exposure. Price $329,000.
aspen creek
THIS FULLY
DEVELOPED 4 BED 3.5
BATH 2 STOREY BACKS
ONTO THE CANAL IN
ASPEN LOADED WITH
EXTRAS $399,900
1337 sqft bungalow totally renovated. 3 bedrooms,
open living area. Single car garage with paved drive,
large deck and manicured lawn.
$139,000 hussar
4 bedroom home with large backyard, single
garage, mature yard. Great investment property
or starter home. Close to down town.
eXclusiVe $265,000
S
O
l
d
Cute as a button two bedroom bungalow.
Recent renos; windows, doors, roof, siding,
flooring, bathroom and more.
Amazing landscaping and deck. $89,900
arrowwood deal
1593 sqft home on large pie lot. Home features new roof,
windows, furnace, hot H2O tank, large addition family room.
$204,900
17 acres east of Gleichen on south side of
Hwy #1 with canal bordering southside.
$150,000
Small town living with easy commute. Bungalow
with double garage on large lot in Standard.
Bungalow with detached garage on large,beautiful
treed lot in Standard. Close to all ammenities.
1410 fully developed bungalow on extra large
corner lot. In floor heat in lower level. 9ft ceilings,
birch hardwood, french doors to deck and large
rear yard. Quick poss. A deal at $359,000.
strathMore lakes place
Great value in this beautiful 10 acre property.
Well kept bungalow with attached garage, shop,
detached garage, two storage quonsets and grain
bins. 20 miles east of Strathmore.
$110,000
$155,000
S
O
l
d
juST
liSTed
NEAT AND TIDY ACREAGE WITH OLDER MOBILE AND SEVERAL
OUTBUILDINGS ALL SERVICES AND TREES!!! $199,900
1.55 acres rockyFord
C
/
S
ACROSS THE STREET FROM PARK, BACK ALLEY,
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROLS, NO BUILDING
COMMITMENT $169,900
Vacant r-1 lot
S
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d
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403-901-5388
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Mobile RepaiRs
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Curbside Pick Up in Strathmore,
Standard, Rockyford & Namaka
Jamie
Walker
- Owner
403-542-2733
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Roxanne Jones
CHA Certifed Instructor
403-875-9724
email: g_rfarms@efrehose.net
www.grfarms.ca
Horse Boarding Training
Lessons English & Western
Horses for Lease
G&R Equine Centre
equine
Light Construction & Garden Equipment Trenching
New & Used Equipment Sales & Service
Lar-Don
RentaLs Ltd.
15 Spruce Lane, Strathmore
Bus: 403-934-3727 Fax: 403-934-3849
Echo Power
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Your
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Painting since 1975
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O 403.901.1137
C 403.880.3299
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Serving Strathmore, Drumheller & Areas
403.934.5605
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Water Conditioning
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403-934-4271
Strathmore
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photo / video
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Painting Plumbing
Small Renovations
Decks & Fences
Bathrooms
Flooring
General Maintenance
Basement Renovations
Call BoB 403-861-7822
general contractors
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Specializing in Insurance Claims
Your Complete Exterior Finishing Company
Experts in Vinyl Siding, Sofft and Fascia
Continuous Eavestroughing Windows & Reroofs
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Plumbing Duct Cleaning
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Ph. 403.901.0884 c. 403.710.2165
carpentry
Gates
Mechanical
Heavy Duty Diesel MecHanic
Farm Machinery Repair
all Makes & Models
From General Maintenance
to Major Overhauls including A/C
Complete Shop Facilities
Murray 403-934-2675
cell 403-540-8264
Serving the Farming Community Since 1988
heavy duty mechanic
Oasis irrigatiOn
sales & service Ltd
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403-862-7790 403-361-9895 fax
oasis.irrigation.ltd.@gmail.com
irrigation
Stimson
Fencing
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Dale Stimson
403-862-7790 Fax 403-361-9895 stimson.fencing@gmail.com
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