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Last week, on April 9, Alberta Health Services called family members of long-term care resi-dents in to a meeting to discuss the future of the services provided at the hospital.

The 23 residents of the long-term care will be moved to Sagewood to occupy some of the 35 new beds opening in the fall. The long-term care area of the hospital is cited for other uses, which are still to be officially announced some time later this year.

While families and the community are impact-ed by this change, some of the people affected the most are the nurses and general service pro-viders currently working in long-term care.

Glen Scott, Vice-President with Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), represents many of the affected employees. He is outraged at the way things are being handled, and wor-ries about where these employees will go. Orig-inally the number of employees affected was estimated at 19. Scott says it will be much more than that.

“It’s more than 19, the numbers I was giv-en just for auxiliary nursing staff was 23 to 27 could be affected and that doesn’t include all the support staff, so really it will be a lot high-er,” said Scott.

He is guessing that once all is said and done there will be approximately 60 people whose jobs will be affected by the closing of the long-term care at the hospital. He said under the col-lective agreement that those employees have, they can apply for other positions or fill vacan-cies within AHS, but there’s nowhere for them to go.

“Some of them will be able to displace other people in the Strathmore Hospital because of seniority, but at the end of the day, 60 people are going to be displaced, so where are they going to go?,” said Scott.

“Yeah, there could be vacancies or they could (go to) Calgary, but really you think people are going to want to drive to Calgary to work every day? I’m not saying nobody would but some-body that’s in their 50’s or their 60’s? There are some people that might not even have cars, that just walk to work in Strathmore.”

“I’m very concerned about the job loss of course, and I am sure that will affect the econ-omy here in Strathmore, but hopefully they can find jobs locally in other areas (of nursing),” said Mayor Steve Grajczyk.

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April 23, 2012 marks an unforgetta-ble day for Jason Hale. It was the day he was officially elected as the Strath-more-Brooks MLA. It’s been a long year, but one that has seemed to fly by for the now somewhat seasoned politician.

“It’s been a great year, we’ve done lots in the caucus, and we came out with the (Wildrose) caucus foundation. There are lots of issues that we’ve been work-ing on. The year actu-ally has flown by, I can’t believe how fast it went by,” said Hale.

It has been a busy year with plenty of is-sues brought up from the different constituen-cies. One of the main issues is trying to hold the government ac-countable to some of the promises made last year.

“We saw before the election a lot of promises made, they were not promis-es that were kept. We’ve been receiving and I’ve been receiving a lot of support from that with the way the government is spending money is a huge issues, you know the spending problem that

they seem to have,” said Hale. “Recently with the budget we’ve

seen cuts to front line services and that should not be happening, front line services should not be affected because of the spending habits of the current PC government.”

Since being elected into office Hale has spent the past year battling for both his constituency’s rights as the MLA, but also for all of Alberta as the Energy Critic.

“I have learned a lot, there’s a lot of issues that need to be dealt with locally that a lot of people aren’t aware of. I’ve met so many great people, it’s really been a joy to serve this constit-uency for the past year and I’m really looking forward to serving them in the years to come,” said Hale.

The focus for the up-coming year provincial-

ly is the budget and continuing to show where changes could be made. Hale said that also when any new legislation is brought forward he and his fellow Wildrose party members try to ensure that the best interests of the communi-ties and the province are being looked at.

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He is hoping that many of those af-fected will apply for a position with Sagewood, though he does recognize the fact that jobs are not guaranteed for the soon-to-be former long term care hospital employees, something he and council have no control of. Gra-jczyk is also worried about how the move will affect the residents being

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relocated. “Every time you move seniors it’s a

stressful situation for them but it’s a situation where the government has mandated this and I am concerned about the move, but once again, and I’m not trying to sound fluffy about it, but we have no control over that and I’m just concerned that their cost will go up unreasonably,” he said.

When the government announced they would be closing Little Bow Con-tinuing Care Centre in Carmangay it was in June and the plan was to close the facility at the end of the summer. The announcement was made with as little notice as possible, which didn’t really give anyone a chance to respond or complain, said Scott. Though fami-lies were told their loved ones would remain nearby, many were scattered to different facilities in the province and those who once visited their loved ones daily were forced to deal with long drives that don’t always make daily trips feasible.

“In Strathmore the only reason that the staff at the hospital actually got to find out when they did is because Al-berta Health Services had sent a letter to the families of the people that are in the long-term care facility there and it was leaked out and rumours started so they had to let the staff know,” said Scott.

He feels that AHS would have held off as long as possible for letting people know because if people are informed early enough they could go find other employment leaving AHS stuck in the interim until the transition is completed.

Scott said another scary thing for those people is their pensions are tied to those jobs, and that this isn’t just a loss of jobs, it’s a loss of security in their golden years.

“It’s brutal and why? Because Alberta Health Services and more particularly

the Redford government is promot-ing these for-profit operators to come in to all the communities in Alberta. Strathmore is not the first community that’s been hit but it’s one of the first, there’s going to be lots more coming,” said Scott.

“Alberta Health Services is saying, ‘oh you know we’re going to grand-father these 23 seniors in.’ That’s all good and well if they live up to their word even, that’s good for those peo-ple. What happens to everybody after those 23, what happens to your grand-ma or grandfather when they get old-er, or your mom and dad? If they want to stay in Strathmore they’re going to pay.”

Strathmore-Brooks MLA Jason Hale was also upset when he heard the news.

“It is with disappointment I heard of this sudden and alarming decision made by Alberta Health Services to forcibly relocate long term care pa-tients at the Strathmore Hospital,” said Hale in a press release.

“In typical PC government fashion, the Minister of Health has blindsided families and patients and has made this rash decision with no consultation or consideration of the people it will affect. This decision will undoubtedly throw the lives of patients and their loved ones into uncertainty and chaos.

“Further, it will force long-term care patients into a facility intended for lower levels of care. As AHS bureau-crats keep collecting their bonuses and increasing their operating bud-gets, they continue to make cold, se-cretive decisions that undermine the quality of care vulnerable Albertans receive.”

Hale promises to continue to seek answers from the government, and has already been questioning the Health Minister in question period about the decision made here in Strathmore.

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members of the Strathmore Assembly of Youth (SAY) accept a generous donation of $5,000 from the Lions Club at Strath-more High School on April 10. The funds received will be put towards the costs associated with the Strathmore path-way system cell phone app the group is working on. Sarah mcKinnon, (l-r) Chen-nielle Hunt, Parker Gavey, Jonah Zankl, Rene Zankl, Tyler magwood and Jenna Gigantelli.

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Michael O’Brien, superintendent of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools for the past five years, has announced he will retire this spring.

O’Brien taught and administrated in the Calgary Catholic School District for 21 years before coming to Christ the Redeemer in 1997.

“Working with such wonderful peo-ple, community members, parents, principals, trustees” and “the wonder-ful collaborative work of … a group of very diverse communities” have been the highlights of his time with Christ the Redeemer, O’Brien says.

“It’s been a pleasure to serve, and I meant that,” he said. “It’s been a great honour.”

After 37 years as an educator, O’Brien

says his goal is now to spend “time with my wife and family ... family things … lots of time with family and friends.”

His mother is 86 years old, so he says, “you treasure each moment. I want to spend time with her.”

Christ the Redeemer is short-listing and interviewing candidates for his re-placement, and O’Brien says he’d now like the attention to shift away from himself.

“I’d really like the focus put on the new person coming in,” he says. In ad-dition to meeting provincial require-ments, the new leader will be “a prac-ticing Catholic and a very faith-filled person,” he says, “because a major part of the role is a faith leader in the schools.”

O’Brien says spring, “while every-thing’s rolling,” is the ideal time of year for a new leader to step into the role.

“To get them to know the lay of the land and meet people … I can spend a little bit of time mentoring … it’s just a really, really good time in leading lead-ership to start while things are moving along,” rather than in fall when a new school year is beginning.

2013 is also “a great year to bring in a new person,” O’Brien says. “New begin-nings ... new Pope, new (school board) elections, new superintendent. Perfect time.”

As he prepares to step aside, “I’d just like to thank everyone for a wonderful opportunity to serve as the Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools superinten-dent,” O’Brien says. “It’s been wonder-ful and I just wanted to thank everyone for their help and cooperation as we work together to bring the best Catho-lic education possible to the students and families we so love and we serve.”

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Strathmore’s Parent Link Centre held a Colombian Cultural Day on April 13. There was a performance of traditional Colombian dances, and a Columbia coffee and food tasting. Diana (l-r), Jeanette, Leddy, Rhonda, Leonor and Liliana.

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To change the land use designation for a portion of NW ¼, 15-24-25-W4M, Plan 9410061, Block A, Lot 1 within the Town of Strathmore from R1N – Residential Narrow Lot Single Detached District to R1S – Residential Small Lot Single Detached, and R2 – Mixed Housing District as shown on the attached Schedule “A”.

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A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected by the public during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday at the Town Office (680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB), or can be found on the Town website (www.strathmore.ca). Please contact the Town Office if you would like an opportunity to review and provide input on the proposed amendments prior to the Public Hearing.

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Any person or group of persons, or person acting on his or their behalf, who claims to be affected by any or all of the proposed bylaw(s) may present suggestions or concerns by making a submission to the public hearing.

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There are 23 patients housed in Strathmore Hospital`s Extended Care Unit that will be looking to secure a home and care services this fall, as the Strathmore Extended Care Unit will be closed. Alberta Health Services plans to transition all suitable patients to the Strathmore`s Sagewood facility.

Amir Rajani, General Manager for the facility, said that by fall they will be ready for the new challenge.

“As far as being ready, we have done this before, we have the experience, we have the plan of how we should do it and we have the support of Age Care as a whole. We are excited and this will be a huge endeavour. It is not just for Sagewood or Age Care, this is for the community. I treat these people as if they are my grandparents. I am adding 105 (residents) to my 102. Isn’t it excit-ing,” said Rajani.

Phase Two at Sagewood will open 105 rooms, in a new three story wing. There will be 35 living units on each floor. There are 70 units designated as Stage four supportive living (SL4). Thir-ty five units will be for clients with gen-eral SL4 supportive living needs.

There are 35 secured units set aside for those clients with dementia. There are currently 20 clients with dementia living in Phase One. Those clients will be moved into the new security ser-viced wing, leaving 15 units for new cli-ents, and freeing beds up for supportive living spaces in Phase One. A new se-cured outdoor space will open this fall, for use by the dementia patients. Rajani said elevators to the floors will be out-side access doors to the floors, increas-ing client security and safety. Staff will have communication and video devices that will monitor the dementia patients and protect their safety.

There are 35 units, located on the third floor, for the new Long Term Care clients.

Rajani said he has been approached by families with family members in the extended care, to secure a space at Sagewood. Alberta Health Services requires the transfer to be handled by transition services at the hospital.

“For Phase One, we had a meeting with Alberta Health Services where all

the profiles were assessed. Our clini-cal need case managers, along with the AHS case managers and transition services assessed the profiles, that was how we started,” said Rajani.

“There were a number of at SL4 lev-el applications, that could be accom-modated by Sagewood. Whenever we open the new sections, which we are planning to open in the fall, the process will be more or less similar.”

Rajani said that staff for the new wing will be hired, prior to the client transi-tion dates. As per standards, 24 hour-7 day coverage for shifts will be provid-ed by a Registered Nurse, on the Long Term care floor. Under RN supervision, additional support staff for the wing will be Licenced Practical Nurses and Health Care Aids. Staff must complete a general orientation, a nursing orienta-tion and a facility orientation prior to reporting for work. It takes approxi-mately a week. The staff also helps set up the wards and are on hand for client admission. He said there is a whole ad-mission process planned which calcu-lates and addresses how many people will be admitted each week. The plan, from Sagewood’s perspective, will map out operations and logistics based on how many people are admitted per day, each week. Each week’s progress is also reviewed. Considerations for placement in the building are based on the profile of the client, the location of the client’s room as per their needs, and the staffing needs for their care. He said there will be handbooks given to family members, with all the necessary move-in information, and family meet-ings and tours are planned. Arrange-ments for specialist services are coordi-nated by Sagewood, for all the patients. A physiotherapy aid comes in twice a week, occupational therapists and dieti-cian’s visits are coordinated to come in as the client needs, and additional rec-reational therapists will be hired.

A new outdoor patio is being incor-porated into the relocation of the Bistro and a Recreation room is being added. New programs being offered by Sage-wood are an Adult Day Support pro-gram. Seniors from the community, who live at home, perhaps under care of family members, can attend the pro-gram and engage in supervised recre-ational activities. It will allow them to

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interact with other seniors at the facility and allow caregivers to work, or get a needed break. There is also a Children’s Day Care planned for the facility, with intergenerational programming includ-ed. All activities will be communicated to and coordinated with family mem-bers. Anyone interested can contact the main Sagewood number at 403-361-8001.

“The intergenerational programs work really well with seniors,” said Ra-jani, who said the programs have been successful in other Age Care homes.

He said he wants everyone to know the process is about more than where the clients will be housed.

“This is another chapter of their lives. We really want this chapter to be the most memorable one…the best experi-ence of their life. It is all about the qual-ity of life. It isn’t all about the type of accommodation,” said Rajani.

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Amir Rajani, General manager of Sagewood, Age Care’s Wellness facility in Strathmore is excited about completing the new wing in the fall, so that he can help seniors from the extended Care Unit of the Strathmore Hospital start a new chapter in their lives.

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In fall 2013, the Sagewood Seniors Community continuing care facility in Strathmore (above) will open 70 new supportive living spaces. This expansion also includes the addition of 35 long-term care spaces for seniors who have highly complex health needs whose care cannot be provided in their own home, or in supportive living.

Sagewood originally opened in 2011 with 60 AHS-funded supportive living spaces, a level of care that had not been previously available in the community.

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care supports in private suites with the added reassurance of having professional nursing care and support staff available on-site 24 hours a day.

Seniors consistently tell us they want the most home-like, independent care possible and this option meets those needs.

The addition of these long-term care spaces at Sagewood will allow us to relocate the 23 long-term care spaces at the Strathmore District Health Services facility to Sagewood, providing the community with an overall increase of 82 additional care spaces.

This is good news for our long-term care residents as it will allow them to live in a more home-like environment while receiving care best suited to their needs.

Sagewood will provide residents private rooms and bathrooms. It will also have a dementia unit specializing in caring for individuals with dementia, and beautifully landscaped grounds that are accessible and inviting for everyone to enjoy the outdoors.

It’s important that seniors age as close to home as possible, while receiving the most appropriate care, and the addition of these supportive living and long-term care spaces will provide seniors in your community the right care in the right place.

Alberta Health Services and AgeCare are expanding the number of continuing care beds in your community.

Manny EvErEtt Times Contributor

Well over 400 people attended the Grand Opening of the newly built Standard Community Hall despite the poor weather conditions on Saturday, April 13.

After Lyndsay Goebel sang ‘Oh Canada’ to kick off the official opening of the hall, Mayor Allan Larsen welcomed local dignitaries to the event. Not only lo-cal and surrounding area County Councillors but MLA Jason Hale and Nosehill/Calgary MLA Dr. Neil Brown came out for the afternoon program.

Dr. Neil Brown was there on behalf of the Provincial Government and gave the hall committee a second in-stallment of $150,000 to President Brent Gregory (the first $125,000 they received in February).They will re-ceive another $100,000 in the near future toward the costs of the $2.6 million dollar project.

Brown said the “centre is for not only the community but will be a lasting legacy to the children and future generations of Standard for fundraisers, dinners, danc-es, weddings and celebrations of life. It is wonderful

that it also was designed to be a disaster relief centre. This is not just a community hall but rather a great community hall.”

Susan Bragg was awarded with a plaque that recog-nized all her hard work toward the cause of the new Hall as she sat on the Hall Board, the Building Com-mittee and on the Fundraising Committee.

After Bragg was recognized, long time residents El-mer and Leona Jensen (who recently celebrated their 72 wedding anniversary) were privileged to perform the official ribbon cutting declaring the Standard Hall to be “open for business in the heart of Wheatland County.”

MLA for Strathmore/Brooks, Jason Hale gave his congratulations.

“This hall is a testament in this community’s involve-ment,” said Hale. “It is the heart and soul of Alberta that makes ideas come to fruition.”

After the hall was declared open, the community and special guests were treated to a roast beef supper and spent time visiting with friends and family who came out.

Standard Community Hall finally sees a Grand Opening

Sharon McLEay Times Contributor

Wheatland County has a new Chief Admin-istrative Officer (CAO), Alan Parkin. He is tak-ing over for Jennifer Deak who had been the County CAO for a number of years. Parkin has an extensive and well-rounded background in Municipal Affairs. His previous work ex-periences prepared him for the challenges he will encounter while working at his new job in Wheatland County.

Parkin previously worked for the City of Lloydminster over a period of 18 years. He spent time in the Public Works, Road Con-struction, Transportation and Infrastructure and Recreational Planning departments. Lat-er, he moved to the private sector as a Com-mercial Construction Contractor, but returned to the municipal arena, when the commer-cial building economy slowed. He went on to work with the municipalities of North Bat-tleford, Hardisty, and Lougheed. His last posi-tion, prior to acceptance to Wheatland Coun-ty, was CAO in Grand Cache.

Parkin said that he is happy to live in a rural setting and set close to the urban ameni-ties. His decision to accept the CAO position in Wheatland Council was due to Wheatland’s good industry reputation. His first impres-sions of Wheatland County employees and Council are that they are a well-organized, knowledgeable, accommodating and sup-portive team of individuals. He attributes much of the well run organization to work done by Jennifer Deak, in her capacity as the past CAO.

“I am really happy to be here and look for-ward to working with the ratepayers and in-teracting with the staff,” said Parkin, adding that the door to his office is always open.

A new face comes to Wheatland County

The Village of Standard celebrated the grand opening of the community hall April 13. elmer Jensen (mayor emeritus of Standard) along with his wife of 72 years Leona were honoured to be asked to perform the ribbon cutting to declare the opening and completion of Standard’s newly built Community Hall. mLA Nosehill/Calgary Dr. Neil Brown (l-r), mayor of Standard Allan Larsen, President Standard Hall Board Brent Gregory and mLA Strathmore/Brooks Jason Hale presenting a cheque of $150,000.

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To the EditorWhat’s most important to seniors when they need

a higher level of care? We asked them, and the an-swer is not surprising. They want the greatest inde-pendence and the best care we can provide closest to home.

Next fall Sagewood Seniors Community will open 70 new supportive living spaces at a new facility in Strathmore. In addition, they will open 35 long term care spaces for seniors who have highly complex health needs and for whom care cannot be provided in their own home or in a supportive living setting. At the moment, these seniors are being cared for in the Strathmore hospital long term care unit.

We advised staff, residents and their families of the growth plans first and, over the next several weeks, we will continue to share information updates more broadly. We would welcome further discussion and input.

We are pleased that we are able to offer more beds, including long-term care beds, for those who may re-quire these services in Strathmore and surrounding areas.

Sagewood opened in 2011, initially providing 60 AHS-funded supportive living spaces that had not been previously available.

Why supportive living? Senior citizens and their families have told us this is what they need through a number of different surveys we have conducted to better understand their needs and desires. We clearly learned that they want the level of care that provides them with the most independence. They want an en-vironment which feels more like a home than a hos-pital. Until they need a higher level of care, they want

to take care of their own needs wherever possible, knowing health care support is there as required.

For most seniors, long term care is not required. Some critics would say only long-term care is accept-able. We respectfully disagree. We are listening to seniors and what they tell us they need and want. Supportive living offers health and personal care sup-ports in private suites, with the added reassurance of having professional nursing care and support staff available on-site 24 hours a day.

The addition of 35 long term care spaces at Sage-wood Strathmore means we will be able to relocate the current 23 long term care spaces from Strathmore hospital providing the community with an overall in-crease of 82 additional care spaces.

The new resident rooms will all be private rooms with en-suite bathrooms. This will provide residents with the opportunity to personalize their rooms and enjoy increased privacy. There are also beautifully landscaped grounds that are accessible and inviting for everyone to enjoy the outdoors. The care centre will also have a purpose-built dementia unit that will specialize in caring for individuals requiring that type of support.

If you have any questions I’d like to hear from you. We are in the third year of a five-year plan to add 5,000 new continuing care beds across Alberta. To learn more about this or the growth in Strathmore, please call us at 1-855-343-7155 or send us an email: [email protected]. We’ll keep you updated in the weeks and months ahead.

Brenda HubandSenior Vice President, Calgary Zone

Future of long term care in Strathmore

To the EditorIt is difficult to constantly sit by and say nothing

while the buffoonery continues in regards to the re-cent Town Council project approvals and spending of the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

Council approved $100,000 to be spent on paving the rear parking area of the Strathmore Civic Centre.

I sincerely do believe that the money, if spent, should go towards patch paving the potholes on our streets rather than paving a parking lot.

The parking lot in question should have been paved during the original project, but since it has not, it should be budgeted for in the distant future rather than on a whim proposed by administration.

Where is the fiscal responsibility?The Strathmore Civic Centre rear parking area

should be leveled and graded to smooth it out. The Town does have equipment for this exact purpose that attaches to a bobcat that the Town uses to scoot up and down the allies several times a year to smooth them out.

In just a few short hours the leveling can be com-pleted and the $100,000 can be utilized for the patch-ing of potholes throughout Strathmore. It is ridicu-lous that the Mayor actually believes that the rear parking lot of the Civic Centre is a showcase to the community.

It is a parking lot behind an arguably showcase building in our community, but it is just a parking lot.

The Citizens of Strathmore are the showcase of our community.

Utilize our tax dollars better and fix the potholes, properly budget for road maintenance over a realistic time period.

Even better yet, use the $100,000 to pay against the principle of our current debt to pay it down faster.

There will be a Municipal Election in or around October 2013 and our current Council and Adminis-tration are obviously scrambling to attempt to keep their previous campaign promises and/or distract us with an illusion of competency.

Let us reflect on a few promises:1. Economic Development Officer - we did not get

one and can’t afford one.We couldn’t afford one at the time of the promise

and certainly can’t afford to have one now.2. No Pay Raises - we all know what happened

there.

3. Highway Realignment - At the time of the elec-tion it was the Number 1 priority shrouded in doom and gloom.

Not much has been done to relieve the worry and the subject rarely ever comes up at the Council Level to the General Public.

4. Downtown Revitalization – one councillor has adopted a broom campaign to sweep the area in front of shops and now at the eleventh hour prior to the upcoming election it appears to be a major issue again. Crack pot ideas of meridians and par-allel parking, benches and other makeup on a pig, but nothing to address the real issues. The downtown is dead for several reasons and creating more com-mercial on the highway will only hasten its demise. Creating an open public forum and listen to the ideas of the citizens, rather than creating illogical solutions and cramming them down our throats using our tax dollars to do it and expect us to like it.

5. Open and Transparent - You be the judge if that is working - my vote says no. These are just a few promises that need reflection and pondering. Let us look to the near future for just a moment. I encourage you to ask as many questions as you feel that reflect your concerns to our current Council and Administra-tion in moving forward to the upcoming election.

Get the answer in writing to provide clarity so that if the answer changes in the future you can hold them accountable.

I would like to know how many Councillors and Administration are in favour of an east to west road going through the wetland from Wheatland Trail to Thomas Drive?

Furthermore if the Town collects money for potable water and charges you for the same volume of water going down the sewer to be processed and we all know that the amount realistically is less what does the Town use the surplus revenue for?

Shouldn’t they reduce the fee for sewer water if they process less and charge us for more?

Prepare yourselves for the last minute scrambling to sooth our collective discontent. There is an elec-tion this fall and the Promise & Flash have already started.

We are all in this together.John Whieldon,

Strathmore

Where is the Fiscal Responsibility?

April 19, 2013, 2012 • Strathmore TimeS • Page 9

Pat FuleFule for Thought

There are certain things we go through in life that are not always pleasant. Life is not made of liquorice grass, cotton candy clouds, or chocolate bunnies that can have their heads bitten off. I know women have to go through a lot more than typical males. I mean, if we had to bear children, the families would be a lot smaller! Oh yeah, that first bit of morning sickness, the kicks to the in-side of my stomach, and especially labour, would be enough to convince me that one kid is enough!

However, we men also have to experience tough situations. An earlier column dealt with the pain and anguish of a well-placed hit to a man’s groin. I still maintain THAT is as bad as labour. Maybe it doesn’t last as long, but on the “Richter Scale” of pain, it can often be a 9.0 to a 9.5! AND, when a guy is “canned,” there’s no one to help him breathe, because most people are too busy laughing!

At the doctor’s office, the old annual “digital exam” is also an eye opener, and I DO mean lit-erally! I’ve always worried when a doctor I don’t know, does this procedure. I mean, there are those few moments JUST before, that kill you. A lot of thoughts raced through my mind: what if the lights dim, and soft music comes on? What if this different doctor sends you flowers the next day?! It’s worrisome! Even when this procedure is done by your regular, trusted doctor, it’s always awkward. How do you keep a conversation go-ing at THAT moment!? What do say right AFTER … “thank you?” … “let me out of here!” or … “cut your nails?”

I always just want to awkwardly shuffle away!A colonoscopy is also something we have to

face. Luckily, I was “out” for mine, but it was the “preparation” for it that was terrible! The mixture(s) you have to drink are bad enough, but you have to remember they are designed to “EMPTY” you, and THAT is not fun! I’ve never run that much in a day in my life! I wish I’d had on that pedometer from HEAL, because I know I’d have made it around the island in their “Jamaica Challenge”!

It didn’t help that wherever I ran, the dog fol-

lowed, and sat in front of the door! You try to have some kind of privacy, but he basically an-nounces where you are … not cool!

That “purging” as they delicately call it, was horrible … I felt like I was exploding!

Now, I was raised Catholic, and I really did re-discover Prayer that night! Just before this “ex-periment,” I began to worry and wonder … but mostly, wonder! Luckily, I was sedated, and slept through it all. All I remember is just after the pro-cedure, I asked the nurse to “read me a story!”

Quite a few years ago, Deb and I decided (or I begged!) that two kids was enough. I volunteered to go through this procedure … you know, the “snip”… the big “V.”

I remember walking as slowly as I could to our local hospital. I thought about a lot of things that morning: life, children, whether or not my doc-tor had a good night’s sleep … everything ran through my mind! I actually did ask him that, I mean, I didn’t want to take any chances, what if he stayed late on Wings Night at The Station?

I felt I should know this! Of course, he was incredibly professional, and reassured me, that with the slight sting of the needle, it would feel like I’d just had four or five beers, and I’d be re-laxed. Relaxed?

He could have poked out my eyes, I was so happy! I giggled through the surgery, and added a few quips I was sure were witty. However, I did have a few “visions” (I think) … The “Grim Reap-er” appeared with his big scythe!! Why would the doctor need him? Why would he need a scythe … what was a scythe? … was that a chainsaw I heard, starting up? Luckily, time seemed to go fast, even as the doctor asked if I wanted to see the procedure … uh, NO!

The doctor told me that it would be a good idea if I got a ride home, so I called Debbie. I laughed as I told her I was in front of the hospital .

“Yes, I was okay’ … it was actually FUN, and “what did she want to do later today?”

I don’t remember the short car ride home, I do think she brought the family dog along. I swear I remember that the dog looked at with as if he knew! He had a sad face and seemed to nod at me, when the painkiller wore off. Yup, neither one of us would ever be the same again!

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In the late eight-ies, Guides took part in Scouting’s annual Hike for Hunger in honour of Thinking Day, Feb. 22. When that program ended, we knew there was still a need for food in our community.

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Samantha WooDley Strathmore Relay for Life

Even though we have a lot of change happening for our big event Sept. 20, we are bringing back some traditions as well. One being an actu-al kick off event! On April 27, at 6:30 p.m., Strathmore Relay for Life will be opening the doors for our 2013 kick-off event at the Strathmore Curl-ing Rink!

We are very excited about it! One thing we really wanted to do this year is help out our community as well. We are so grateful to everyone for helping us in whatever way, that we thought we would give back. We have invited local rising star Drew Gregory, who was raised out in Stan-dard, to put on a concert for every-one. Drew is just finishing up his new album with his song Truck.Beer.Girl. that has already hit 89 on the charts!

We are also pleased to announce the Strathmore Curling Club will be joining us at the event. They will have

a cash bar open with money going towards the Strathmore Curling Rink!

Parties by Hillary is a new budding business with a big heart. We have invited her to stop by for a visit, so bring the kids on down.

April 27 is definitely a night out on the town you don’t want to miss. Ev-eryone who pre-purchases their tick-ets will be entered into a draw to win four Calgary Hitmen tickets to next season’s home opener.

Tickets are $30 each or $15 for all registered participants with at least $50’s in donations. Get your friends and family registered today.

All you need is to get five people to donate $10! How easy is that? We will also have a 50/50 draw, silent auc-tion, and merchandise We will also have information on how you can help support the Strathmore Relay for Life, which is not just a fundraiser it’s an experience!

For tickets to our kick-off on April 27, please contact me, Sam Woodley at (403) 934-3550 or email [email protected].

Making a difference!or around World Food Day, Oct. 16.

As we sell cookies around this time as well, we tried doing both door-to-door trips in one. People were very generous to the food bank, but cookie sales were way down!!

Several years ago, a church group started collecting food around the middle of Octo-ber and the high school col-lected food at Halloween. The town’s people were be-ing asked to donate food three times in one month.

Girl Guides felt we could make a better contribution if we changed our date to a time when the weather is usually better, we are done selling cookies and no one else was doing a food drive.

This year, we have chosen May 1 for our food drive. The girls will be out from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. going door-to-door looking for do-nations.

If we miss you please con-sider dropping off your non-perishable food at any of the drop-off boxes in town.

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Niels was born in Denmark, in a farming area known as Kjemtrup, on January 19, 1932. This area consisted of a few farms and a school. Niels started school at age 7, and remembers being

at school in April 1940, when the Ger-mans invaded and took over Denmark. He says there was a very loud roar over the school that morning, and when the teacher and students ran outside, all they could see were German planes filling the sky. Niels left school at the age of 14 to work on his father’s farm

RemembeRing ouR Roots ~ Niels Bach for a couple of years, before going to work at an experimental farm.

He immigrated to Standard, Alberta in 1950 to work on an uncle’s farm, thus becoming the first settler with this family name, here in Alberta.

In 1956, he leased his uncle’s farm, and here started 35 years of operating this mixed farm.

During the winter of 1958, while bowling in Calgary, he met Mariane Chris tensen who worked for the Cal-gary School Board. She was born in Dick-son, Alberta and went to school in Dickson and Red Deer. One winter she attended Camrose Lutheran Bible Institute. Niels and Mariane were married on November 28, 1959 and this marriage produced a daughter and a son, who between them have given two grand-sons, and three grand-daughters.

Both Niels and Mariane were very involved with the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Standard, where Mariane taught Sunday School, was Church Secretary, and ran Ceramic Classes, for a number of years. As a farm wife she took it upon herself to learn how to be a bookkeeper, so that she could do the payroll and accounting for their farm.

Niels served on the Church Board, and Standard Co-op Board, oversee-ing construction of the new store. He served on the Rosebud Gas Co-op board for 10 years, and was a mem-ber of the F.U.A. - Farmers Union of Alberta.

They returned to Denmark a num-ber of times to visit family and friends, and enjoyed camping trips here in Western Canada. In 1989, they retired to Strathmore, and moved into the house that Mariane had designed. Re-

gretfully, Mariane passed away on July 28, 2008. But, Niels continues to live in their house, enjoying visits from his grandchildren and family and friends.

He advised that to give full credit to the changes he’s seen in Strathmore and Area in the past 62 years would fill a book, but here are some of them.

Travel by horse and buggy has been replaced by planes, trains and automo-biles, so that one can travel wo r l dw ide . Dirt roads that were im-possible to use when wet, have been replaced by paved roads, and elevated gravel roads. Coal oil lamps for lighting,

and coal furnaces for heating and cooking have been replaced by elec-tricity and natural gas.

Squeaky battery operated radios are also powered by electricity. We now have HD television, computers and Internet. How many of you remem-ber the old crank telephone with 10 or more farms all on the same line? Now there are cell phones and satellite phones one can carry in their pocket or purse. And, one can call people all over the world.

The farming world has changed too – where he used to drive a team of horses pulling a bottom plough, they now use 400 – 500 hp tractors, equipped with GPS, power steering, and all kinds of comfort for the opera-tor. The list of changes he’s seen, goes on and on.

Since retiring to Strathmore in 1989, there have been many changes to the town itself. Population has increased, and with this growth, has come many improvements – new stores, restau-rants, public facilities, and elder care facilities. He said Strathmore is a great place to live.

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Remembering those who fought for us


Developers were cross examined over the third phase of Wheatland Industrial park, which came up for third read-ing on April 9. Developers were also asking for a rezoning change on the frontage facing RR270 affecting 142 acres. The action would require a bylaw amendment.

“If the rezoning is approved, we are committed to con-struct the other storm pond which will alleviate any further problems. If this passes third reading and rezoning, it will give us confidence to move forward with the development,” said Patricia Maloney, of Patricia Maloney and Associates, spokesperson for the project.

Last year’s contentious issues, over a storm water retention problem that is still affecting adjacent landowners, and the developer’s responsibility to undeveloped properties, were discussed. Both issues stalled the project due to complaints and concerns over weed control and upkeep.

“It is really critical that we look at these large develop-ments when these things come up for third reading. The purpose of the third reading is to ensure that we get condi-tions fulfilled before development occurs,” said Councillor Alice Booth.

Councillor Ben Armstrong agreed that once the storm pond was in place, it would handle the water problem and would not affect the requested amendment. However, he said that council had lost confidence because of the manner in which the east parcel was handled. To allow more land to be handled similarly was not acceptable.

County development staff indicated the first phase had been approved because they considered water flow would not be big enough, once the site was developed and it should have been able to handle the flow. However, the site was not properly developed or maintained and staff recommended that water problems should be rectified.

“The issues have been dealt with and the area is being farmed. We would like to be able to move forward. Devel-opments need to go in phases, in order for developing and marketing to occur. Without the rezoning, we cannot go ahead. Until the entire site is developed, it will be difficult to complete the operational issues,” said Maloney.

She indicated that the water runoff was due to a once-in-200-year event and that landowners had been compensated for the trouble they incurred for the overflow.

Booth indicated it may be a problem because all the water is collecting in one pond.

“I would like to see us work as a team. The county, devel-opers, BSEI engineers and get on this issue. We have to look at it to move forward. It seems to be a bad design and we need to make sure the plan is really a strong one, so no one is affected,” said Booth.

There was also discussion that the proposed lighting be reviewed to ensure landowners were not affected. Planning staff indicated the project had to comply with the Highway corridor overlay and plans were done to comply with Dark Sky Association guidelines.

The Councillors’ vote was split to pass the third reading and move to rezone. Four votes were in favour and Council-lor Armstrong and Sauve were opposed.

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The Strathmore Royal Canadian Legion held an appreciation dinner on Saturday April 13 for veterans in memory of the battle at Vimy Ridge which took place in April of 1917. it is important to the members of the Legion to show their gratitude for what all veterans have done for us and for the freedom we enjoy today. Guest speakers included Comrade Bob Hannah, Comrade Gerry VanDoorm (who celebrates his 92 birthday this year) among many others.



Rosebud River Ridge development was up for approval at the April 9 Wheatland County Council meeting.

“We have designed the project to pro-tect the River valley and hills and re-spect the wants and needs of the resi-dents in the area,” said Patrice Maloney, spokesperson for the project.

Maloney indicated there was a need for housing in Rosebud and stated that the owner had been approached by over thirty people, about the housing project. She said there was a waiting list for the new homes.

Prognostications pre-dict a potential popula-tion of approximately 290 people in Rosebud by 2051. The Rocky Ridge site is located on the northwest side town, sloping down to the river. The building sites designations include a less than 15 per cent slope limit and housing cannot exceed eight units per acre. The suggested plan includes 17 residential lots with no back lane ac-cess, with five of the lots suitable for du-plex or triplex dwellings. The design is to be Western, Colonial or Craftsman to blend into the community atmosphere, with the suggestion that verandas and porches would be a nice touch. Balco-nies, gables and over rooms would be accepted for second stories. Neutral col-ors or white with bright trim and rock, wood or river rock accents. Siding used should be wood grained. There are front garages allowed, but a commercial lot will be made available for recreational vehicle storage. Secondary suites and home offices were allowed by the Area Structure Plan.

The services will be linked to the ex-isting Rosebud services and the devel-oper is incorporating water conserva-tion components into the fixtures and design. Maloney indicated that the com-pany’s engineers were working closely with the County to deal with a switch repair for the dousing field servicing the site. A swap of two lots with the County of Wheatland will provide an area desig-nated for Municipal Reserve. The owner had designated lots seven through 10 be kept for Environmental Conservation; however, concerns over liability issues had the owner reconsider that the lots be designated as municipal reserve. Ma-loney indicated that residents request-

ed that open spaces be preserved and walking trails and access to the river be provided. A storm water collection pond will also be developed for the area, which will divert runoff under the old railway and empty into the river.

The development company was re-quired to provide various studies to address the environmental, residential, community, traffic flow and growth factors. The developers also provided a slope analysis, soil and groundwater

testing. County staff said that the reports indicated that concerns over hill-side building had been met and no special foun-dation materials were needed. The traffic report indicated that First Av-enue in Rosebud would require upgrades and an access from Third Avenue would be needed. Addi-tional off street parking will be added for houses that will lose their park-

ing for the area access. The cul de sac, included in the plan, was contrary to the Area Service Plan guidelines, how-ever due to the building site; there were no other alternatives, so an exception in this instance was made. The historical assessment found no significant archeo-logical impendent and no environmen-tal contamination concerns. Council dis-cussed screening for the storage facility lot and dirt removal plans, which were satisfactorily addressed by Maloney and the Contractor for the project.

Council voted in favour of the concept plan and directed staff to proceed with plans for the land swap, after which the plan will go to public hearing.

A second development, Abraham Heights, which was suggested to sit next to the Rocky Ridge development, passed first reading and will move to public hearing.

The suggested Abraham Heights plan covers two quarters with 26 lots and three Phases, the first Phase having 8 lots adjacent to four that were already in place. Planning staff indicated the plan area that was not included in the original Area Structure Plan and was not identified as a growth node for the ham-let. They had concerns about individual wells for each lot and had questions re-garding sewage disposal. Council want-ed more information on the impacts to the area prior to moving forward but al-lowed the reading to pass, with condi-tions that the full report is presented at the Public hearing.


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Duke is an international sales expert who has worked with the NBA in New York City, has spoken for the government of Barbados, and is headed to England in September. After being invited to speak in Strathmore, Duke couldn’t pass up the opportunity. Groups like the WBW helped her propel her business into what it is and so she will always take the op-portunity to speak to fellow women entre-preneurs and try to guide them on their own path.

“I love working with women entrepreneurs. Women entrepreneurs are outnumbering men three to one in North America, but they’re not making the same kind of money, so that’s my goal is to help them make money,” said Duke.

Like any good presenter Duke always hopes the women who listen to her speak will walk away empowered, and inspired to move for-ward with their business. One of the biggest things she wants women to take away from her presentation is hope.

“Women entrepreneurs are really afraid of selling, so they usually love their product or service, they love their custom-

ers but they’re terrified of the selling process. So I want to give them many tips and things that show them that you can do it, so they walk out of here with tangible ideas they can use right away,” said Duke.

Duke talked about why cold calling is a ridiculous notion that doesn’t actually work, and how coffee meetings are a waste of time unless you are already sure the client is the right fit for you. She also spoke about the importance of fol-low through, and gave up eight diva secrets to following up with clients.

“She was real, she was funny and I think that people who attended had a lot to take away with practical things that they could do to enhance their businesses,” said Marcy Field, founder of Mountain Lion Leadership.

“I loved her presentation. It is amazing to have such a dynamic speaker and profession-al woman come and speak to the local busi-ness women in Strathmore,” said Alicia Flint, owner of Thrive! Health and Wellness

“In an hour, I learned eight specific ways to direct my target client to my business. I think it is important to thank her for coming given that she came to Strathmore for almost nothing. It brings big city business right into our community.”

Part two of the Wheatland Business Wom-en’s Marketing Your Business series will be held on May 14. Troy White will be speaking on the simple craft of leverag-ing stories in business.

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Rosebud School of the Arts opened this spring’s student production, Quil-ters, April 12.

Elderly Sarah (Renita Hamm) tells us she’s made many quilts in her lifetime. Now she plans to make her last one - a legacy quilt. Quilt squares are created and stitched, each one telling a piece of Sarah’s life or the life of her grand-mother, mother, sister, daughter, niece, friend.

This “play with music” begins softly, building to a musical and emotional crescendo. It begins so softly, in fact, I briefly thought I’d be bored. I soon got over that, watching a seven-year-old girl in a dug-out home (Jesse Lynn Anderson) weep over the younger sis-ter ( Jenny Daigle) who has just died in her lap. Sarah’s stories aren’t all sad; she also sews playfulness and celebration, delight and laughter and romance into her quilt. But from that point on – until Sarah’s stories are all told and her quilt pieces are sewn – I was fully engaged.

I’d love to see Quilters again, even just to hear the music, a poignant mix of traditional and new melodies.

“It’s hard music. It’s really challenging (to sing),” says Renita Hamm. “But (the students) sure proved up to the task.”

Chills ran through me when the ten-woman cast closed in seven-part har-mony: “All our sorrow will end, and our voices will blend ... with the loved ones who’ve gone on before ... never grow old, In a land where we’ll never grow old...”

Director Deanne Bertsch is thankful Renita Hamm, Rosebud’s Student Life Advisor, joined the cast.

“That was so important to me.” Bertsch says. “With all these young women, we had a woman (playing Sar-ah) who could actually have been their mother … Renita is ... (a young) matri-archal figure in Rosebud. She fits the role so perfectly.”

“Sarah’s character is so lovely,” Hamm says. “(She) has so much important stuff to say.”

Because Bertsch “created lots of time for (relational) connections to be made,” within the cast, Hamm says, it was “easy to imagine (the students) as my daugh-ters and my sisters and my mother, and my grandchildren.”

Bertsch says Quilters audiences will take away a reminder that “as human beings we need to leave something be-hind … why do we want to pass our sto-ries down? Is it to prove we existed? Is it to pass meaning to our children? We all have our ways of leaving our marks. I hopefully leave my shows. Renita leaves so many different things! I think it is about passing down our stories.”

“The play has tremendous value in terms of honouring women and telling a story and ... settling this land,” Hamm says. “I resonate very much to the prai-rie women because my grandparents were first-generation Canadians. They made it work and they thrived.”

The play speaks to Hamm of the resil-ience of the human spirit.

“Sometimes you don’t (get to) make choices, but...the way you put things together is really all you’ve got … we can put things together beautifully if we choose.”

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Chief Administrative Officer Alan Par-kin requested council grant more time for peace officers to complete the off-road vehicle use bylaw amendment. They were researching this issue and making comparisons to bylaws used by other counties.

Members of the public were present and requested more information on the process involved. They asked whether the public would have input. Discus-sions over private snow clearing in villages and hamlets were one of the concerns.

Reeve Koester advised the matter would be handled through the normal procedure.

The bylaw amendment comes be-fore council for first reading. If passed, the matter goes to public hearing. Residents are notified through letters, and advertisement in the local papers, and on the website, of the date of the meeting. It is held in County Council chambers. Letters directed to council on matters pertaining to the bylaw will be addressed at that time. Decisions by councillors can only be based on the information presented to them in coun-cil at the public meeting, not in outside private discussions or based on news reports. Council can choose to reject, accept, change or amend the bylaw.

“The public can have their say. What is presented here is what we use to de-cide on how we vote for the bylaw ap-proval,” said Koester.

Council indicated that the public hearing would probably be held two weeks after the April 12 council meet-ing, and the bylaw would be in place by June, pending no mitigating circum-stances.NAMAKA RAIL CONVERTS TO NATURAL RESERVE

Land that was formerly part of the decommissioned Namaka rail line will be preserved as municipal reserve, with the intentions it be kept in its natural state.

“It is a good wildlife habitat and it is currently not necessary for any other purpose. It is not as easy to maintain as some of the regular county reserve land,” said Councillor Ken Sauve. “I propose that these be designated so fu-ture councils can ensure they are kept as reserves and not put up for resale.”

There were four small pieces of land near Gleichen and Stobbart Lake. A few were landlocked and had been offered to farmers, but there was no interest. Two were along the lake. Council di-

rected staff to draft bylaws to initiate the process.

FEE WAIVER FOR DALUM FIREDalum Fire approached council to

waive the development fee for ground breaking at the new fire hall. They are preparing to begin stripping and grad-ing the property. Council agreed to waive the $100 fee, but stipulated to the development staff that the waiver only applied to the groundwork, as approval for the building had not yet been approved.GIS/MAPPING CONTRACT

Council approved the continued GIS/Mapping contract be retained by Accu-rate Assessment until 2016, when the contract will again be put out to public tender.

“They have been doing a very good job for us and we recommend that they be able to continue until the contract comes up for RFP,” said Mike Ziehr, As-sistant Manager of Transportation and Infrastructure.

The company provides the county mapping and addressing services for properties in the county. The informa-tion is used for the county map, placed on the website and utilized by emer-gency response services.2013 FINAL BUDGET

The accounting sheets are done and the budget was approved for the 2013.

“Staff worked hard to get the evalua-tion to fall in line, so you could get the biggest bang for your buck,” said James Laslo, Administrative Services Manager. “The proposal maintains the priorities outlined by council and accommodates the wishes, changes and additions pre-sented to us. This document reflects all the changes that have been made.”

Two motions were made and approv-al was given to the 2013 capital budget and the operating budget.FORD OR CHEVY

More equipment was purchased for the Ag Service board and public works, with an assessment process that ruled out the traditional Ford vs. Chevy, Kubota vs. John Deere debate. The pur-chases are evaluated as to cost, usage, whether they supply requested require-ments and consideration for staff needs.

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CAO Alan Parkin suggested the infor-mation could be included in the pack-age of new technology upgrades being investigated for the council chambers. He said that regulations stipulate that if councillors don’t attend meetings with-in an eight week period, there were ramifications and penalties. However, other councils that he had previously worked with had utilized various tech-nology options and it was considered legal.

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BBC Contractors won the bid for the Carseland Lagoon Earthworks and Piping Mod-ifications, coming in with a low bid of $1,605,379.55, which allowed some savings for the County from the pre-dicted budget.

Due to cuts by the province to programs for these types of projects, the funds will be taken from the AMIT reserve fund. Brooks Asphalt gained the Carseland and Gleichen Underground Upgrade con-tract at $900,488.29 and again savings were realized.

These bids had the largest number of tenders in recent years and were valued over $2 million. Applications came in from all over Alberta.

“Alberta Transportation has really limited their jobs this year, so there are lot more companies putting in for the smaller jobs,” said Michael Ziehr, Assistant Man-ager of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Ziehr said it was good for the County, in respect that companies are more willing to drop their bid price, just to get the job and keep their employees working. He said there were some of the big-ger companies bidding on the two contracts that nor-mally don’t bid on the small-er jobs.

The County is required un-der the Alberta Government legislation and regulation to tender capital works projects in excess of $75,000.

“We put it out there for anyone who fits the require-ments to submit a bid. It is to make sure it is fair and so we aren’t sole sourcing,

providing all contractors and services the same opportuni-ties,” said Ziehr.

The contracts usually in-volve specialized services with special equipment, so the County tenders them out, rather than employing in-house crews for the work.

Water, sewer treatment, some infrastructure and six miles of annual pavement upgrades are also tendered. They must be done to Al-berta Government guidelines and there are requirements for the County to adhere to those. Time, manpower, and equipment are the factors that indicate whether outside contractors are required.

“It is job specific. The peo-ple that apply for a lagoon bid are not the people that are applying for the booster station in Rosebud. In the end, it is much cheaper to have outside contractors do it than to acquire our own equipment, or have our own people do it. We have limited staff that is kept busy year round,” said Ziehr.

County projects are re-viewed annually and submit-ted in the budget plan.

Staff consult with engi-neers retained by the County, to determine the approxi-mate cost of the expected jobs and approach council for preapproval of a Capital budget for the departments’ needs. The engineering com-pany used by the County is also awarded by tender pro-cess.

When a project is ap-proved, the engineers draw up the design plan, drawings and contracts for specific jobs. The designs are posted on the purchasing website www.purchasingconnection.


The bid is in for Carseland Lagoon

Company representatives eye the competition as the bids for million dollar contracts are publically opened in Wheatland County Council. The jobs were awarded to the winning companies on April 9.

Sharon McLeay Photo

Wednesday, April 24, 20131st Annual Volunteer Appreciation Tea

1:30 pm to 3:00 pmShort Program at 2:00 pm to “Celebrate Volunteerism”

Join us with your “Best Hat” ~ 3 categories ~ Spring, Western & Wacky

Hope Community Covenant Church245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore, AB

RSVP by Friday, April 19 to Lesley at 403.934.6552 or [email protected]

An Invitation to

All the Volunteers in Our Community

An Invitation to

All the Volunteers in Our Community

This event is supported by Calgary Rural Primary Care Network, Growing Families Society ~ Bridging the Gap, Strathmore Regional Victim Services

Society and Wheatland Further Education Society. This project is funded in part by Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

http://www.bridgingthegapalberta.ca/about-us/National Volunteer Week is April 21 to 27, 2013

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Each year in Strathmore and Wheatland County, hundreds of people volunteer their time to help with various organizations, groups and events. On April 24 there will be the first annual Volunteer Ap-preciation Tea held at the Hope Community Cov-enant Church to help recognize and thank those volunteers.

The tea will be held from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. with a short program at 2 p.m. to celebrate volun-teerism.

“We would like to invite all the volunteers in our community to a come and go tea,” said Joyce Ba-zant, executive director for Wheatland Further Edu-cation Society (WFES).

There will be door prizes available and there is also a best hat contest. Prizes will be awarded to

the top participant in each category spring; west-ern and wacky.

According to the Volunteer Canada site more than half of Canada’s 161,000 non-profit and charitable organizations rely on volunteers. The 13.3 million volunteers contribute 2.1 billion hours annually.

“Everyone benefits when you have citizen en-gagement and volunteering in our community,” said Bazant.

Volunteers help build their community into great places to live, and help them grow in ways they couldn’t without the support. The tea is being sup-ported by the Calgary Rural Primary Care Network, Growing Families Society, Bridging the Gap, Strath-more and District Victim Services Society and of course WFES. Those interested in attending can reserve a spot be contacting Lesley Hering at 403-934-6552 or by email at [email protected].

Volunteers to be honoured with tea

ca, for the contractors to review. Companies that are interested

pick up hard copy packages at the County office. The County records who picks up a pack-age, so they can see who actu-ally submits a bid and contact them if there any changes or ad-dendums to the job. Advertising in the newspaper and notices to contractors are posted for the jobs.

The packages are hefty and multipage. They contain the bid sheet, which gives an itemized checklist of the many essential details regarding the work, bond verifications, and specific calcu-lations needed for materials and equipment. Work must be de-fined and costed-out in the bid.

All bids submitted require a Certificate of Recognition in Health and Safety (COR). Num-ber, which is a government cer-tified safety certificate and em-ployee WCB coverage. The bids are not considered a legal or adequate bid without it. A bid bond is also required to ensure that the company is invested in the project. Some of the bidders retain sub-consultants to bid for the project, or employ subcon-tractors to complete the projects.

Completed bid packages can be mailed or delivered back pri-or to the opening date. Packages must be sealed, have no price in-dication on the outside and be in prior to the required date and time, or they are immediately eliminated. A revised bid, prior

to the closing time, can be sub-mitted by fax which is attached to the original package. All bids are kept sealed and locked up in a vault at the County, until the packages are opened in Coun-cil. Tender openings are usually about one month after postings.

“It is kept as secure as we can. We want the process to be as un-biased as possible,” said Ziehr.

After opening, all packages are evaluated, cross checked and calculated. If there is an error, whatever is listed in the pack-age is binding. Ziehr said bids often vary widely in price. The contractors take a risk and set the price that will pay for their profit margin, staff, subcontrac-tors, equipment and provision of services in a specified time. As for vetting the companies, Ziehr said word in the industry usu-ally goes around on a company’s consistent work ethic or if a con-tractor is substandard. Ziehr said they often have the same com-

panies bidding on contracts year after year, but just because they received the contract one year, does not give the company an edge following years.

“It is all about what they can do. Nine times out of ten the lowest bid wins, unless there is a real concern with the company,” said Ziehr. “We get a lot of in-terest from some of the smaller people wondering who got the job, and I am sure they contact them. We do suggest companies do their homework on the job and they know what contractors they will be using before they submit for the job,”

The awarded bid is held for sixty days at the designated price. All jobs are inspected by the County engineering con-sultants and they do testing to ensure the quality of the work. Payment is staggered through-out with the final payment hold back given at the completion of the job.

Times Player of the Year - Richie HubbellMost Valuable Player - Richie Hubbell Most Sportsmanlike Player - Chris Reed Most Dedicated Player - Chris Williams

Games go on despite snowy challengesDespite the snowy weather and the brisk wind these determined athletes still battled in the first home rugby tournament of the season. Both the boys and girls Spartans played in three games, giving them a chance to better learn the skills, while testing them against other rugby teams.

Shannon LeClair Photos

Doug Taylor Photos

Mario Prusina Times Editor

The Wheatland Kings officially concluded the 2012-2013 season when they hosted their annual awards banquet April 13 at the Strathmore Golf Club.

The local junior-B club honoured team members, their coaching staff and numerous volunteers for their hard work this past season.

Goaltender Richie Hubbell was named the Strathmore Times Player of the Year and the team’s Most Valuable Player. Often facing a barrage of shots, Hubbell played in 24 of the 38 games in the regular season and main-tained one of the best save percentages in the league at .915. The third-year netminder won the Strathmore Times Player of the Year by accumulating the most nods during the three-star selection after every game.

Andrew Bergmann was not only recognized as the team’s leading scorer, but after notching 43 goals and 47 assists in just 35 games, he was the Heritage Junior Hockey League’s top point-producer. Bergmann also claimed the team’s Most Outstanding Forward

Austin Fisher was named the Most Improved Player, by showing a consistent progression during the course of the season. Not only did he show improvement in his skills, but in attitude, desire and confidence.

Chris Reed was selected as the team’s Most Sports-manlike Player, not necessarily for having the least pen-

alty minutes, but as a player who exhibits true sports-manship and is a great teammate.

Chris Williams was named the Most Dedicated Player as someone who is hard working, positive both on and off the ice and has the respect of his teammates.

Evan Elaschuk was named the Outstanding Defense-man, by playing with poise, confidence and competi-tiveness. He was the team’s ‘go to’ defenseman, provid-ing speed, strength and experience.

Sam Lonnberg was named the Unsung Hero for giv-ing a consistent effort shift-in, shift-out. He was one of the King’s best defensive forwards and penalty killers, while providing 17 goals and 30 assists for 47 points in 32 games.

Justin Kostiuk was selected as the Rookie of the Year, providing an offensive spark and registering 25 points in 30 games this past season.

Team captain Brandon Neufeld was presented the Players Choice Award for being ‘the best teammate and exhibits the qualities of always working hard, always positive, dedicated, persistent, provides leadership and never gives up.’

According to Kings head coach Doug Murphy, there is a common trait among all the award winners.

“Overall, they’re the guys that are dedicated, commit-ted and hard-working,” said Murphy. “It’s the guys that are there, willing to come and play the game hard every night … they don’t accept losing or playing (poorly).”

Kings recognize their bestThe Wheatland Kings hosted their annual banquet April 13 at the Strathmore Golf Club.

Doug Taylor Photo

Wheatland club level basketball teams competed in the annual Shooting Stars early bird festival at Strath-more High School April 12 to 13. Games were held in Strathmore, Chestermere and Calgary. Wheatland Fire U17 girls played against the Calgary Thunder in their last game of the weekend.

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Six of the Strathmore Silhouettes recently com-peted in the Southern Zones Championships in Red Deer from April 5-6. Back row: Kassie Greig (l-r), Shelby Stephens, Jordann mackay. Front row: Geena Schramm, Kate Barrett, Delaney Carless.

Photo courtesy of Tara Smith

Tara SmiTh Strathmore Silhouettes Head Coach

The competitive season for the Strathmore Silhouettes is well under way, and it is proving to be a very suc-cessful year.

Six of the Silhouettes, aged 9-17, at-tended the Southern Zones Champion-ships in Red Deer April 5-6, where they all qualified to carry on to Provincials, which is being held in Edmonton April 19-21.

To qualify to compete at Provincials the athlete must place in the top twelve of their level’s age group. Those top 12 then go on to compete against the top twelve athletes from Northern Zones.

All six Silhouettes did just that. Kate Barrett (age 9) placed fourth,

Geena Schramm (age 12) placed eighth,

Delaney Carless (age 13) placed first, Kassie Greig (age 14) placed third, Jor-dann Mackay (age 16) placed eighth, and Shelby Stephens (age 17) placed fourth.

I am very excited and proud of the girls this year. This is the highest num-ber of athletes that Strathmore has seen make it to Provincials in a very long time, as long as I can remember, and I have been a part of gymnastics here for about 14 years.

Not only the most, but the youngest (Kate Barrett - Provincial 2 Argo) and the highest level we have ever gotten to (Jordann Mackay - Provincial 3 Open).

After Provincials the season will fin-ish off with three more competitions in Okotoks, Canmore and Calgary, where all 12 of the Silhouettes will be competing.

Competitive season underway for Silhouettes

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Royal Canadian Legion For information regarding hall rentals, darts and crib, Please call 403.934.5119

Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife Association(Your local fish & game club). Meetings – 2nd Thursday every month, 7:30pm at the Clubhouse. Call Larry at 403-934-4388 for more information.

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.strathmoredis-trictchamber.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 between 12 & 19 years welcome. Call Joanna Howard at 403-983-5796 for more information.

Storytime at Strathmore Municipal Library85 Lakeside Blvd. Held every Tuesday 11am-12pm and Fridays 2-3pm. Pre-school children of all ages are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. No registration required.

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.

Hope Bridges Society for Creative & Continued Learning Advocating for, and bringing together citizens of all abilities for meaningful relationships, friendships, & opportunities through the Arts holds Board Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM, at Unit 9, 104 – 3rd Avenue (the Leary Centre). Please contact Wanda at 403-983-3690, or 403-901-5081 (Cell) for further information about our work and upcoming events, if you would like to be added to our “friends/contact” list, or visit us in our new office noted above.

Cheadle Lions ClubDrop off your pennies or change off at the Civic Centre. “All proceeds raised goes toward local projects.”

Strathmore Musical Arts SocietyIf 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 notified 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 Families Any Strathmore and Area familes that are homeschooling are invited to join our Yahoo Group. www.groups.yahoo.com/group/strathmorehsfams

Strathmore Hand in Hand Parent Link Offers FREE programming to kids 0-6 and their caregivers! Check the Town of Strathmore website Community Events section for programs and times! Located at 421-2nd St, across from Paragon Pharmacy. 690-1237.

Strathmore FASD Parent Support Group At the Strathmore United Church. For more info call Pam @652-4776.

Strathmore Caregiver Support Group This is an opportunity for caregivers to find support and benefit from interaction with others in a similar situation. For more information or to register call Amy Yaneza at 403-361-7176.

Happy Gang 55+ Seniors Meetings; 2nd Tuesday every month @ 1:30 pm. Potluck Sup-per; fourth Tuesday every month at 5:30pm. Everyone welcome! Hall Rental; $80. Call Shirley @ 403-934-9927. All other inqui-ries call Eric @ 403-901-1596.

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 flannel fabric donations to do some charity quilts. New Members Welcome. Contact Laurie at 901-0088 or Wendy 901-3756.

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 infor-mation please call Margo Sevick 403-901-2044 or call the Church Office at 403-934-2374.

Strathmore Country Gardens Club Meetings at least once per month. Tours, guest speakers, workshops and much more included in a membership. For more information visit www.strathmorecountrygardensclub.webs.com or phone Linda Pekrul 403-901-0017.

Youth Club of StrathmoreProvides youth (6-17yrs) with opportunities/activities that build positive relationships, strength-ens and develops self-esteem and promote personal skill development through affordable and barrier free programs. Our programs include After The Bell, a homework program offered Monday to Friday from 3pm-6pm. Call the Youth Club for further info 403-934-4918 or www.youthclubofstrathmore.ca.

Wheatland Rural Crime Watch Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each Month. Featuring guest speakers. For more information call 403-934-4055

Meals on Wheels Available in Strathmore. For information or to obtain this service please contact Wheat-land FCSS at 403-934-5335.

Strathmore Fun Runners Car Club Meets the first Wednesday of the month. New members welcome! Please call Todd at 403-934-0558 or Shawn at 403-901-9303 for info.

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.

RCCG Peculiar People Assembly, 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV) meetings. Sunday Services at 10am & Thursdays Bible study at 7pm. Venue: Civic Centre, Strathmore. PH: 403-667-7832, E-mail: [email protected]

Strathmore Lions Club Meets the first and third Thurs-days at the Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm.

Free Tree for all New Born Babies Attention all infants – remind your parents to register your birth so a tree can be planted commemorating your birth in the Chinook Credit Union Birth Forest in Strathmore. Registra-tion Forms are available at the Town office, Chinook Credit Union and Health Unit. (A Com-munities in Bloom Project)

Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53 Meets the first Monday of each Month at 7:30 p.m. Call Glen at 403-901-6038. Website: www.strathmore53.com

Strathmore Parent and Tot PlaygroupMeets every Tuesday at 9:30 - 11:30 am. in the Strathmore United Church Basement. $1/child.

Strathmore Full Gospel Church We’re a Pentecostal bible-based family church that has something for all ages. Call 934-2225 or visit www.strathmorefullgospel.com

St. Michaels & All Angels Anglican Currently at interim location: 245 Brent Blvd. (North Door) 403-934-3017. Christ Alive in our Community. Sunday MorningWorship 11:00am.

Seventh-day Adventist Church Meeting in the Lord of All Lu-theran Church at 112 Lakeside Blvd,Strathmore. Saturday morn-ing @ 10:00 AM. Pastor Ghena Girleanu, phone 403-983-0081. Strathmore Baptist Church Meeting Sundays @ 11am and Thursdays @ 7pm, Call Pastor David Blan-kenship for info 403-390-4431.

Wheatland County Food Bank SocietyFood applications accepted at (403) 324-4335 Monday through Thursday 12pm to 4pm or through the website at:www.wheatlandfoodbank.com.

Strathmore & District Agri-cultural Society Strathmorestampede.com, [email protected] Office 403.934.5811 Fax 403.901.0299 Facebook: Strathmore Stampede Twitter: Strathmore Rodeo

Community Futures Wild Rose In partnership with ‘The Business Link’ Attend valuable, low-cost learn-ing sessions for small business owners in our video-conference facility in Strathmore. Phone: 403-934-8888 for info & to register.

Strathmore Writer’s Group Meets on the first Monday of the month at the Strathmore Municipal Library. Please find us on Facebook or email Sam at [email protected] for more information.

Wheatland County Food Bank Urgently requires VOLUNTEER SCREENERS. Please call Sylvia at 403-934-5287 or WFCSS at 403-934-5335 for info.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Strathmore – open meetings Monday 8:00pm, Hope Commu-nity Church, Call 403-934-9570 or 403-901-6009. Strathmore Full Gospel Church – Closed meetings – Ladies, Tuesdays @ 7pm, Call 403-901-1163. Men’s, Tuesdays 8:30pm, Call 403-324-0056. Open Step Meeting, Thursdays @ 8pm at Full Gospel Church, Call 403-361-9396. If drinking is a problem, please come to a meeting or all any of the numbers just to talk.

Wheatland Whirlers Square & Round Dance Club Dances every Wednesday at Westmount School Gym, Sep-tember to April. New Dancers: 7-8:30 pm; Experienced Dancers: 8-10 pm. Contact Dave or Claudia 403-934-5966.

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 Dia-betic Distress. Join the Facebook group for more information.

Stitch Together: Library Needle Arts Group Tues evenings (6:30pm-8:30pm) at the Strathmore Municipal Library (85 Lakeside Blvd.). Whether you love knitting, crocheting, embroidery or cross-stitch, you are welcome to drop in and work on your project with others who share the same passion.

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-judg-mental with a sincere interest in helping victims move past their immediate trauma. We provide extensive training in many areas, including sexual assaults, domestic violence, suicide, court preparation, and sudden death. If you are interested in volun-teering please contact Lesley Hering at the Strathmore RCMP Detachment at (403) 934-6552. Website: www.strathmoreregionalvictim-services.com

What’s Happening a free weekly community calendar

If you are a non-profit group and have a special event you would like to promote contact us! Email: [email protected] call: 403-934-5589 Fax: 403-934-5546. Space restrictions mean keep info to a minimum.

special eventsWestmount School drama students are showcasing “The Monster in the Trunk.” A matinee performance for seniors’ will be held on April 24th, at 1:00 pm. All seniors are free and there is tea, coffee and treats served after the production by the cast. The students really enjoy providing this service to the seniors.

BBQ to recognize National Victims of Crime Awareness Week (NVCAW) hosted by Strathmore Regional Victim Services Society. April 27 from 11-2, in the Sobeys parking lot.

Wood’s Homes 3rd Annual “Wood’s Homes Hoop It Up” 3 on 3 basketball Tour-nament, Saturday April 27, at Strathmore High School. Register your team today! Contact: [email protected], 403-983-8391.

Wheatland Weed Consensus Committee Spring Meeting, Monday, April 29, 2-4pm, Wheatland County Administrative Office, NW corner Range Road 243 and Highway #1. Refreshments Provided, Everyone Wel-come. Contact Kristi Cox at [email protected] or 403-533-3977 for details.

“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” on May 22 in Gleichen (starting at the community cen-ter) at 1pm, SRVSS will be holding a event with community BBQ to follow.

Spring Fest! Saturday June 1st, 10-4pm at the Strathmore Curling Rink. Market and Trade Show featuring assorted vendors with many items to peruse.

Festival of Music & Dance - Spruce View Hall (30 Km west of Innisfail on Hwy 54) – Sat. June 1. Bands: “Diamonds” & ”Reflec-tions”. Dance 1pm – 11pm; Beef Dinner 5pm – 7pm. Free Camping; ADVANCE tickets - 403-728-3333.

Youth Club of Strathmore is hosting “Friday Night Laughs”on June 14 at the Trav-elodge Banquet Room. The night will fea-ture two Yuk Yuks Comedians. Cocktails @ 6:30, Comedians @ 8PM. The tickets are available at FCSS or at the Youth Club. 10% off food at the Station before or after show is included in the ticket. Adults Only night.Cash Bar, 50/50, Silent Auction, ticket draw. All proceeds go to the Youth Club of Strathmore.

BRIDGING THE GAP • Community Lunch Club – social get together for 55+ to have a themed lunch with a presenter on April 23 (Tips on Marinating with Jim Jones) from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm at Lord of all Lutheran Church. Cost is a voluntary offering – to register call Marg at 403-901-7811. • A meet & greet for Parents & Mentors – come and meet some Parents, the Mentors, do an activity and have a light lunch on April 29 (Mother’s Day Theme Chocolates for Mom) from 11:00 – 1:00 pm located at the Lord of all Lutheran Church. Free event, register by calling Pat at 403-901-7684.

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Becca Walters Miss Strathmore Stampede

The Canadian Pro Rodeo Sport Medi-cine Team is set up outside the Strath-more Ag arena during the Strathmore Stampede each August where they pro-vide care to the rodeo competitors be-fore, during and after their events.

This team of practitioners are vol-unteers and require sponsors to fund the operations and materials used. On March 30 I attended and volunteered my time at the inaugural Twisted Tea Ski Louise Stampede Canadian Cowboy Ski Race in Lake Louise, where the pro-ceeds raised from this event go directly to the sport medicine team. If you had a rodeo card you were eligible to enter the race – there were over 50 cowboys and cowgirls decked out in their rodeo chaps and cowboy hats on the hill on either skis or a snowboard.

In the first part of the competition, three competitors were in each heat until there was a top male and female of the day winners. There were cer-tainly some entertaining runs with bull fighter, Brett Monea being recognized for having the worst wreck on the hill.

I got to spend the day with two love-ly royalty ladies – Miss Rodeo Canada, Gillian Shields, and Miss Rodeo Hanna, Nichole Martin (who was snowboard-ing in the race as well). The three of us even had some time to go tubing down the hill, which I hear may become an event next year – we had a blast.

The last race of the day involved all of the competitors racing at once which was definitely a true “stampede” com-ing down the hill. The Stampede Race winner who took it all and received a beautiful buckle made by Becker Buck-

le (Becker made the Miss Strathmore Stampede crown), was saddle bronc rider Riley Harvie. After the races, there was a silent auction, dinner and caba-ret to finish off the day. I enjoyed the day and was glad to be able to help out – I even had two interviews with Hurricane Smith of Country 105 FM as they were broadcasting live for the day.

The following weekend K&K Live-stock Co. had their 20th Anniversary sale. Even though the weather didn’t want to cooperate, there was still a great turn out and I enjoyed some shopping myself, as well as a tasty BBQ lunch. I would like to thank K&K for their support, as they are one of the sponsors of the Miss Strathmore Stam-pede program.

Next on the schedule was the First Annual Calgary Roughstock Rumble. It was a great event, and I had a fantas-tic night. Bareback, Saddle Bronc, and Bull Riding all started with 15 competi-tors. The Top 5 from each event made it to the short-go where first place in each event took home $10,000. Our very own Scott Schiffner won on the second night!

This past weekend the Calgary Stam-pede had their Aggie Days where I helped out at the Scholastic Book Cor-ner directing traffic and signing auto-graphs, participated in roping plastic steer heads, played with the goats, and got on a saddle bronc horse – a demo of course.

On the Saturday evening , I was a special guest along with Miss Rodeo Canada, and the Airdrie Royalty, at the Miss Rodeo Sundre Fashion Show, Din-ner and Auction. I helped with recep-tion, selling tickets, drawing names for door prizes and being a judge for

Keeping up with Miss Strathmore Stampede

the King Contestants. It is important to support other Rodeo Royalty through-out the province, and help with their fundraising efforts for their programs, it was a fun evening.

With fundraising in mind, the Miss Strathmore Stampede program is look-ing for sponsors to continue to build and support the program. I would like to thank the current program sponsors for their support - CalAlta AutoGlass, Eamor’s Custom Saddlery, Irvine Tack and Trailer, K&K Livestock Co., Phoe-nix Signs & Graphics, Women of the Wild West and Wrangler. Planning for the 2013 Miss Strathmore Stampede pageant is underway and applications will be available soon (stay tuned with Strathmore StampedeRoyalty on Face-book).

If you are interested in sponsoring this worthwhile program, or if you are a young lady interested in applying for Miss Strathmore Stampede 2013, you can reach me at [email protected] or (403) 586-8878 for further information.

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Year-end wrap upStrathmore minor Hock-ey hosted their annual general meeting April 12 at the Strathmore Fam-ily Centre. During the AGm, the Players Choice Awards were presented to each team and the kids enjoyed a game of floor hockey on the blue rink.

The elementary students at Standard School participated in swimming lessons offered to them by Drumheller instructors. The school has been going to Drumheller for many years and are thankful to the Standard Lions for helping provide the necessary bussing that allows them to travel to and from the Aquaplex. Often this is the only opportunity kids get to take lessons and learn the necessary safety skills in the water. Top: Grade 5 and 6 students (l-r) Joely Dahm, maren everett, Shannon Wheeler and Liliana Giordani having fun together after having completed their swim levels. Bottom left: Colby Nelson a Kindergarten student showing his approval for the fun swim day at Drumheller pool. Bottom right: Students from Standard School using pool equipment after a week and a half of lessons had their fun day at Drumheller Pool.

The Hussar Curling Club hosted 19 teams dur-ing their annual mixed Bonspiel from march 31 until April 6. Right: Winners of the A event were the Jamie Armstrong Rink from Hussar, consist-ing of Jamie Armstrong (l-r), Lisa Armstrong, Clay Armstrong and Krista Sandum. Top left: Winners of the B event were the Barry Kaiser Rink from Hussar, consisting of Barry Kaiser (l-r), Sherry malmberg, Owen malmberg and LeeAnn Kaiser. Top right: Winners of the C event were the Fald-hamer Rink from Bassano, consisting of Duane Fladhamer (l-r), Bonnie Fladhamer, Doug Leavitt and Louise Ollenberger.

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ObituariesFRIESZ, Marvin

Marvin Friesz of Claresholm, Alberta was

called home on April 10, 2013 at the age of 66 years after a courageous battle of pancreatic and liver cancer. He was a family man who had a real zeal for life. His infectious laugh and charismatic personality will be forever missed. He greeted one and all with a warm hearty Hello! Marvin will be deeply missed by his wife and soul mate of 44 years, Carolyn (nee Evans); daughters Shannon (Cornelius Giesbrecht), and Loretta (Willie Condruk); grandchildren Scott, Lianna, Cayley, Alaina and Landon; mother Leona Friesz Irwin; sister Sharlene (Bill Bethell); brothers Gary Friesz and Les Friesz; many nieces and nephews, and all who knew him. He was predeceased by his Father Alfred Friesz. Marvin was a 30 year member of The Masonic Lodge of Strathmore #53 and The Cairo Lodge of Claresholm #32. A celebration of Marvin’s life will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Carseland Community Hall at 2:00 p.m. If desired, donations in memory of Marvin may be made directly to The Mustard Seed (102, 11 Ave. SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0X5) or your local Food Bank. To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.

BAUHUIS, Wilhelmina (Wilma)September 18, 1927 to April 11, 2013

Wilhelmina Wensink was born in Bredevoort, Netherlands, to a large family. She grew up in hard times before and during the war, and those years of deprivation caused a lifetime of physical limitation and pain which she endured with grit and grace. She learned the value of hard work and saving money for a rainy day and brought these values to every day of her life. Wilma is survived by her loving husband John and they were married just weeks shy of 60 years ago. Like many young couples of their time, they immigrated to Canada to seek a better life. Through honest hard work and perseverance, they built a good life for themselves and their 5 children: Marie Louise (Lee) and their children Kari (Dean), Heather, and Jaime (Braden); Betty and her children John and Lisa; Barry (Teena) and children Alyda and Reba; Dennis (Sandra) and their children Danielle and Brendon; and Robert and his children Patrick and Kate-Anne; as well as a large extended family in the Netherlands Wilma was proud of her life’s accomplishments and her children, grandchildren, and great granddaughters. She was a true friend and was blessed with countless lifelong friendships in return. She was skilled homemaker and seamstress, and a tireless volunteer. She was always there to lend a helping hand to neighbours and friends and was very involved in her church. Her faith was of great comfort to her. Wilma died peacefully. A visitation was held on Wednesday April 17, 2013 at Wheatland Funeral Home (202 Lakeside Blvd, Strathmore) at 7:00 p.m. Funeral mass was Celebrated on Thursday April 18, 2013 at Hope Community Covenant Church (245 Brent Blvd., Strathmore) at 11:00 a.m. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Strathmore. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Strathmore Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Foundation (200 Brent Blvd., Strathmore T1P 1J9). To send condolences please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.


The UFA Bisons officially capped off the 2012-2013 season by hosting their annual awards banquet on April 11 at the Indus Recreational Centre.

With all five teams under the Foothills AAA Hockey As-sociation umbrella, the Bisons celebrated the season along with the two triple-A bantam teams, the Airdrie Xtreme and the Okotoks Oilers, and the two M15 triple-A midget teams from Chestermere and Airdrie/Cochrane.

Despite a season of ups and downs, Bisons head coach Jeremy Friesen said the campaign was a success.

“I’m proud – it’s like being father-proud,” said Friesen. “When you look at everything we’ve had to go through as a group and the way that they battled, competed and stuck together … it was fantastic. It would have been quite easy for this team to get side-tracked and off the rails when you look at some of the stuff we had to deal with – some of it was public and some of it was not – (but) it’s really impres-sive and speaks volumes about our team maturity and com-mitment level.”

Friesen was particularly proud of his team for earning a home-playoff berth after a disastrous 3-7 start to the season, and for earning a win in the second round playoff series to Red Deer, who ended up winning the league title. According to Friesen, Red Deer never lost a single game in the second round in the past handful of seasons until the Bisons de-

feated them on home ice at the Strathmore Family Centre.However, on this particular night, he was happy to honour

his players at the annual awards dinner.Forward Matt Forchuk was honoured as the Bison’s lead-

ing scorer, while Mackenzie Bauer was named the Rookie of the Year. Jake Dube was named the Best Defenseman and also the winner of the Ron Ebbesson Memorial Scholarship.

The coaching staff had a great debate on who should be named the Most Improved Player and eventually decided on co-winners, as both Kurt Fraser and Mark Nerland will have their names engraved on the trophy.

Mark McLeod was presented the Neil Glionna Award for Dedication, Perseverance & Sportsmanship, while the team named goaltender Richard Palmer the Most Valuable Player.

According to Friesen, all the award winners have two things in common, which is dedication and commitment to their team.

“They’re all very respectful, they’re leaders … they may not be the most vocal players, but they bought in to what we were trying to do as a team,” said the coach. “They never put themselves ahead of anybody else and they were really consistent, dedicated, good human beings all year long.

“That’s part of our mission statement as a coaching staff of what we wanted to do – we want to develop these guys on an off the ice and encourage them that mistakes are okay. It’s how you respond from them, learn from them and push past those things … every single one of our award winners did that more than once this year.”


In an effort to take their hockey pro-gram to the next level, the UFA Bisons have joined forces with the Strathmore High School (SHS).

The local triple-A midget team has partnered with SHS to operate a school-based hockey team beginning this fall.

The team program will run in con-junction with the school and will be supervised on and off ice by an ac-credited teacher, Dan McDonald. Team practices will occur during the school day and each player will be eligible to receive school and educational credits for the ‘Hockey’ option.

All players will attend Strathmore High School; however, some excep-tions will be considered as long as the exempted player will be able to attend all practices and team functions. Player billets will be coordinated and super-vised through the team.

“This basically came to fruition be-cause we have a bunch of really good hockey people on our board, who are strictly 100 per cent interested in de-veloping hockey players,” said Bisons General Manager Wayne Hansen. “It takes our organization to the next level. We’re great now at developing players to go play junior, this just allows us to

go to the next step and you know what, it allows us the opportunity to maybe even win a national championship. The way we are now, we never had that chance.

“Things really came to a head with our loss to Red Deer this year … we honestly felt that we didn’t get beat by a better team, we were probably as good if not better as a team, but we got beat by a better association. One that practices more than we do, one that from top to bottom through their pyramid - from their midget program, to their M15 program to their triple-A bantam program – is all one cohesive unit.

“That’s what beat us.”The Foothills AAA Hockey Associa-

tion is the governing body for the de-velopment of elite hockey teams in this area and is responsible for the adminis-tration of the UFA Bisons.

According to Rick Valette, President of the Foothills AAA Hockey Associa-tion, there were many factors going into the partnership.

“The UFA Bisons are in a unique situ-ation in Alberta midget AAA hockey,” said Valette in a release. “Our draw zone is the area surrounding Calgary which includes Banff to the west, Nan-ton to the south, Drumheller to the east and Carstairs to the north.

“Our players have to travel long dis-tances to practice, often when roads are not ideal. We have noted that play-ers are worn out from the travel, and often the first place that shows up is in their schoolwork. We have to consider what’s best for our players from a safety and educational perspective, while we continue to develop them as elite hock-ey players.

“We strongly believe this is the right thing for our players in order to con-tinue to focus on their education, while pursuing their hockey goals. We con-sider this to be the future direction for minor hockey, especially for teams in the elite development stream.”

Despite just wrapping up the 2012-2013 season with their annual awards dinner last week, plans for next sea-son are already taking place. One of the biggest challenges in the next four months is finding billets for the play-ers to stay with during the upcoming hockey season.

“We (as a school and the Bisons) are both interested in the kid’s education,” said SHS Associate Principal Doug Ray-croft. “Of course with our school, we want all the students to be well-round-ed – so athletics, education and com-munity citizenship are important to us – and of course, that is a huge part of the Bisons organization as well.”

Bisons give recognition

Bisons look to blossom in Strathmore

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Ron Ebbesson Memorial Scholarship - Jake DubeBest Defenceman - Jake Dube

Most Valuable Player - Richard Palmer

Rookie of the Year - Mackenzie Bauer

Leading Scorer - Matt Forchuk

Neil Glionna Award for Dedication, Perseverance & Sportsmanship - Mark McLeod

Most Improved Players - Mark Nerland and Kurt Fraser


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JOHNSON, Dorothy ChristineDecember 4, 1925 – March 22, 2013

Dorothy passed away on March 22, 2013. She was predeceased by her parents, Elias and Ottilia; her brother Donald; her son Donald; and one grandson. Dorothy is survived by her sister, Martha; eight children, Eleanor, Vernon, Minerva, Joy, Will (Wendy), Sherm, Ruth, and Jim; thirty grandchildren, forty-two great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. We would like to thank Dr. Fanning and the staff at Strathmore Hospital for all of their care in our mother’s last days. We would also like to give a special thank you to all the staff at Sagewood for their wonderful care and friendship to our mother in her latter days. a celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held on Saturday, april 20, 2013 at the Moose lodge (4885 Hubalta Rd. S.E., Calgary) at 3:00 p.m. To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.

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White Corner Professional Cleaning Inc. will train the employee on the proper guidelines, procedures and proper use of chem-icals and equipment during initial training and on an ongoing basis. Employees are expected to follow these guidelines and procedures as outlined.

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Golden Hills School Division No. 75EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Executive Assistant/Marketing and Communications Facilitator to the Associate Superintendent

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Golden Hills School Division No. 75 invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Executive Assistant/Marketing and Communications Facilitator to the Associate Superintendent of Schools.

Candidates should have the following qualifications:• Superior personnel skills and public relations expertise• Solid working knowledge of social media marketing networks and online marketing tools• Ability to develop multi-media presentations • Proven organizational skills with an ability to set priorities and complete various tasks within specified timelines in order to meet deadlines• Demonstrate ability to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team within a large, complex and dynamic organization• Organize in-house and external meetings, including booking rooms, providing refreshments• Demonstrate professionalism, tact and maturity in handling sensitive & confidential information with discretion• Eager to exceed objectives and take on more responsibility• Demonstrate judgment and attention to detail• Strong computer skills in MS Office• Excellent oral and written communication skills• Other tasks as directed by Associate Superintendent

Please submit resume and appropriate documentation to the undersigned on:

Human Resources Department Golden Hills School Division No. 75 435 A Highway # 1 Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J4 Phone: 403-934-5121 e-mail: [email protected]

PUBLIC WORKS OPERATOR IICompetition No. TOS2013-04

The Town of Strathmore is a vibrant and progressive community of 13,000 people, located on the Trans Canada Highway 40 km. East of Calgary. We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join the public works team. Reporting to the Operations Manager of Public Works, the Operator II is responsible to operate a variety of light/heavy equipment in completing tasks related to, but not limited to roads, utilities, parks, etc. The Town of Strathmore is an employer offering growth, a supportive and entrepreneurial environment, and opportunity to succeed. We endeavour to be leaders in municipal sustainability, and encourage our employ-ees to help us achieve excellence.

Duties will include but are not limited to: •Operateavarietyoflightand/orheavyequipment •Maintainsidewalks,curbs,gutters,pedestrianwalkwaysandroadwaysincludingwinter snow plowing/removal •Repairandreplacestreetsignage •Undertakeafter-hoursstandbyandcall-outdutiesonarotationalschedule •Otherresponsibilitiesasassigned Qualifications and Skills •MusthaveaminimumofGrade12education •FirstAidCertificate •Experienceusingavarietyofvehicles,lightandheavyequipmentincludinghandand power tools, tandem trucks, graders, wheel loaders and/or other equipment •MustpossessandmaintainavalidAlbertaClass3OperatorsLicensewithQendorsement •Abilitytocommunicateandworkeffectivelyaspartofateamandindependentlyfrom time to time , with minimal supervision

Experience: Working knowledge of all seasonal road maintenance activities. Experience on Graderwillbeconsideredadefiniteasset.

Salary: TheTownofStrathmoreoffersacomprehensivebenefitspackage,whichincludestheLocalAuthoritiesPensionPlan,andHealth&WellnessBenefit.Salarytocommensuratebasedon experience.

ApplicantswillbesubjecttoaCriminalRecordsCheckandmustprovideacurrentAlbertaDrivers abstract.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please forward your resume to: Shannon Cuff, HR Coordinator Town of Strathmore 680WestchesterRoad,Strathmore,ABT1P1J1 Phone:(403)934-3133Fax:(403)934-4713 Email: [email protected]

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.CompetitionclosesApril30,2012.

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Employment OpportunitiesPYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Al-berta. Send resume to: [email protected] or fax 780-955-HIRE. WANTED - Water & Vacuum Truck Operators. Class 3 w/Q-endorsement, H2S, First Aid, PST, CSTS. Me-chanically inclined. Day-rate benefits. Fax 403-934-3487. Email: [email protected].

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BLACKFOOT GRAZING AS-SOCIATION is looking to fill the position of Pasture Rider. Term is May until end of October. Duties include: Roping, treating and moving cattle, fencing, any other related jobs. Must supply own horse, horse allowance provided. Cattle experience necessary. The pasture is located 45 minutes east of Edmonton. Please con-tact Dan Brown, President, 780-672-8355 or Dennis Lawson, Secretary, 780-662-2697 or Peter Brown, Director, 780-662-2651.

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