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Most women in their lifetime will contract a strain of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) at some point, with the most dangerous strain being cervical cancer. Recently the Calgary Catholic School Board lifted its ban against allowing schools to administer the HPV vaccine Gardasil to their students. Students in the Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools, of which Holy Cross Collegiate is a member, will not have the vaccine provided at the schools. The division does, however, see the decision by Calgary as a teachable moment for its own parents. At present our stance is we, along with many other Catholic school boards, we see this is as a teachable moment and we see it as an opportunity to bring this issue to our parents. Its kind of a blend of health issues and some religious teaching that we can work with the parents on and get them informed and engaged so that they can make the most intelligent decision for their child, said Scott Morrison, Associate Superintendent of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools. Its really important that the parents raise the pros and the cons and if they want to get their child vaccinated great, if not thats great too, its their business. Our stance has been that the HPV just allows us to give a teachable moment to engage our parents and have them get to know the pros and cons and then they make the appropriate decision for their child. Morrison said rural schools are different and not all vaccines are offered in rural schools. The ones offered depend on the clinic and the community, said Morrison. The Christ the Redeemer Catholic School district stretches from Oyen to the west side of Canmore.
The senior boys and girls basketball squads from Holy Cross Colligate hosted teams from within the Christ the Redeemer School Division for a season opening tournament from Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at the high school. Both teams are looking forward to making big leaps this season. See Page 23 for more coverage of the tournament. Doug Taylor Photo
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Don Geiger, Strathmore Lions President presented Rose Hamrlik President of the Celebration of Lights Christmas Park with a $1,000 cheque. The money was used to create a new helicopter display at the park. The Strathmore Lions have been busy donating money to different organizations in the community over the last few weeks. On Nov. 30 a donation was made to the hospital for $1,000. The money will be used to subsidize the bus fees for the long term care residents. From left: Don Geiger, President of the Strathmore Lions, Florence Vander Velde, activity convener for Continuing Care and Gwen Cyr, also an activity convener for Continuing Care.
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Bridging the gap with gift jars

Shannon LeCLair Times Reporter Seniors, young moms, and children could be seen mingling together at the Lord of All Lutheran Church on Dec. 3 during a morning of fun and festivities. Every second Monday the ladies from the Bridging the Gap Mentorship Program gather to do a craft, socialize and have lunch together. (There are) different craft ideas for the moms to do and then Grandma mentors who sit and hold babies while moms get to visit with each other, said Pat Cornett with the Bridging the Gap Mentorship Program. This week the numbers were the highest they have been, something that is attributed to the fact that different groups were invited to join in. Parent Link, Growing Opportunities, and Step One Health and Wellness Support Group members took part in the craft and lunch. The mentorship programs see a grandma matched up with a family. The bi-weekly meeting is set up to give the families a chance to get together and bond, while doing something fun. Thats what Bridging the Gap is about is bridging the generations, said Cornett. We wouldnt be able to do these sort of programs with Bridging the Gap if we werent encompassing the volunteer segment because it just wouldnt come together, said May Rostecki-Budzey with the Growing Families Society. The Lord of All Lutheran Church lends the space in kind which allows the program to be offered for free. During the Dec. 3 gathering each participant made Christmas gift jars. There were three cookie jar options to be picked from and everyone also made a soup jar. A gift jar is Mason jar, or another type of
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Young political enthusiasts spend a week in Edmonton

Shannon LeCLair Times Reporter Getting youth more involved and interested in politics is a part of the goal behind the Forum for Young Albertans. The forum offers a non-partisan political learning opportunity to senior high school students. Forum participants had the chance to watch politicians debate over a number of different topics. Students then also got to job-shadow and learn what it is our politicians are doing from a first-hand perspective. From the trip I learned a great deal about the careers one can follow in politics and the jobs that come with being a civil servant, and it is a very taxing job. I would eventually love to pursue a political career but it will have to come after I am through university and have a bit of experience under my belt, said Keean Bexte, who attended. It was an experience you wouldnt be able to get anywhere else, the forum allows you to learn and be part of the politics in our province, said Rachel Rogers who also spent the week in Edmonton. The forum stood out to me because of the opportunities it presented. It allowed me to look very closely into the daily life of civil service from all aspects. The forum has very good connections to civil servants and this made it very easy to meet MLAs and party leaders, said Braden Muenchrath. The students arent just busy working the whole time; they also get a chance to meet other young Albertans who share some of their interests. The four from the StrathmoreBrooks Constituency all heard about the opportunity in different ways, but all shared a desire to learn more about what it is like to be an MLA and what exactly the political process entails.
every year Grade 12 students are picked to take part in a weeklong Forum for Young Albertans in edmonton. This year the students were in edmonton from Nov. 18 to 24. Back (l-r) : Shayne Saskiw mLA, Rachel Rogers, Jason Hale mLA, Danielle Smith mLA, ian Donovan mLA, Rick Strankman mLA. Front: Braden muenchrath, Robert Jacobs, melissa Laing-Kobe, Keean Bexte, Austin Andrew.
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rynneLLe Wiebe Times Jr Reporter The annual cosmetology fundraiser, held by the Strathmore High School cosmetology classes on Nov. 28-29, was a huge success, raising $3,000 to adopt three families this Christmas. Student volunteers were busy from 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and from 3:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Thursday, offering various salon services such as haircuts and colouring, manicures, pedicures, and facials. We had I think fifteen students here each night and we were fully booked, said Cheryl Davidson, a cosmetology teacher at Strathmore High School. The girls worked really hard and they were exhausted by the end, but it was just a fun Christmas atmosphere. In addition to the support from those who enjoyed the services the class offered, many donations were given to help the students raise $3,000, doubling their goal of $1,500. The students will use this money to adopt three local families; together the students will go shopping to buy Christmas gifts to help these families in need. [We are] really grateful to the girls for all their work and to all the people that came and supported the event, said Davidson.
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November - Guy Johansen of Strathmore won the bull-riding event at the Canadian Finals rodeo in Edmonton. The Johansen brothers were a long line of rodeo champions: Don won the same event in 1978, Bruce in 1980, Dale in 1983 and 1984, when Jack was also a finalist. Most rodeo results in the 1980s had the name Johansen in them.
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We are looking for high school youth that would be willing to spend some time over the next few months with some of Strathmores seniors talking to them about their memories of living in our community and videotaping the interviews. Additionally, were looking for seniors that have lived in Strathmore for most of their lives that are willing to tell their stories of life in our town from as far back as they can remember. If you are interested in participating, please contact Shannon Zieman at the Youth Club of Strathmore (403) 325-0134, or David Coates at (403) 361-2136.
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STRATHMORE FCSS GRANT APPLICATION

We are pleased to be able to provide you with the Strathmore FCSS Grant Application package. All projects must meet the requirements in the Grant Application, and of the Provincial FCSS Mandate, and will be reviewed by January 31, 2013. Please note that our office will be closed over the Christmas Holidays, December 24 to January 2, 2013. Grant Application forms can be picked up at the Town of Strathmore Municipal Offices at 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, or, we can email the Application to you and it can then be completed on your PC. We invite you to return completed application forms by: fax or email, or you can drop them off at the Town office. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at the following address below. Please return Grant Applications to: Strathmore FCSS Coordinator, 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1 FCSS@strathmore.ca Phone: 403-934-3133 ext. 244 Fax: 403-901-1476
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The Town of Strathmore is presently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join the Board of Directors for the Strathmore Meals on Wheels program. This group meets quarterly for one hour each time. If you are interested in participating, please contact David Coates at the Town Office (403) 934-3133 or send your Volunteer application to: David Coates - Strathmore FCSS Program Coordinator Town of Strathmore 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J1 Ph.: 403-934-3133. Applications available at the Town Office or visit our website: www.strathmore.ca
PUBLIC NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF STRATHMORE, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA SECTION 264 ANd 265 OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Strathmore, in the Province of Alberta, has given first reading to By-law 12-21 which will, upon final passage and approval, authorize the proper officers of the said Town to provide for a loan to a non-profit organization, being the Strathmore and District Chamber of Commerce, for the purpose financing office renovations to be of a general benefit to the Town of Strathmore. The loan up to the amount of $30,000, to be free of interest and repayable to the Town in seven years. NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of the Town of Strathmore that, unless a petition of the electors for a vote on By-law No. 12-21 is demanded, as provided for the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass the said loan by-law. All persons interested are hereby notified and they are required to govern themselves accordingly. DATED at the Town of Strathmore, in the Province of Alberta this 20th day of November, 2012. Mel Tiede, Director of Corporate Services
SNOW CLEARING UPdATE

Citizens may notice some changes in how snow plowing/removal is completed from previous years. As per Councils revised Winter Street Maintenance Policy in 2011, snow plowing and then removal (as required) will be initiated in the following sequence: 1. Essential services access 2. Priority 1 routes arterial routes 3. Priority 2 routes collector routes 4. School zones 5. Areas where traffic flow is impeded 6. Town parking lots Attention will be given to removal of snow from the central business district roadways after priority roadways have been plowed. Wherever possible, the Town will take reasonable steps to notify citizens of snow clearing efforts, by placing signs when clearing/ removal is to occur. Accumulated snow in front of private driveways and entrances caused by Town plowing is the responsibility of the owner to remove and will only be removed by the Town when: 1. Natural flow of storm water is blocked 2. In the event that the road or boulevard exceeds snow storage capacity For more information, please refer to the Winter Street Maintenance Policy on the Towns website at Strathmore.ca under Bylaws. We thank citizens for their patience and cooperation during winter operations.
INFORMATION FOR ELECTORS

Pursuant to Section 1(i) of the Municipal Government Act an elector means: A person who is eligible to vote in the election for a Councillor under the Local Authorities Election Act. Pursuant to section 47(1) of the Local Authorities Election Act a person is eligible to vote in an election if he: a. is at least 18 years old; b. is a Canadian citizen and; c. has resided in Alberta for the 6 consecutive months immediately preceding election day and is resident in the area on election day. A poll may be demanded in the Town of Strathmore by electors equal in number to at least: a. in the case of a municipality other than a summer village, by electors of the municipality equal in number to at least 10% of the population and b. in the case of a summer village, by 10% of the electors of the summer village in accordance with the provisions of section 223 of the Municipal Government Act and in accordance with the provisions of sections 264 and 265 of the Municipal Government Act. The petition for a vote must be received by the Chief Administrative Officer within 15 days of the last publication of this notice and shall contain on each page an accurate and identical statement of the purpose of the petition. (Further requirements of the petition are provided in section 224 of the Municipal Government Act.) DATE of the last publication of this notice is the 7th, day of November, 2012.
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With current shortages on fertilizer and rising costs for it, researchers look for other ways to fertilize crops. Aged manure used as fertilizer is familiar to residents around Strathmore. Another common method used in Southern Alberta is spreading bio solids from waste treatment plants on land. The monitoring shows agronomic rates give good crop response, said Gordon Dinwoodie, Land Reclamation Specialist with the Alberta Department of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Bio solids come from sewer treatment. Solids are removed from sewage by filtration, mixed with oxygen and microorganisms that use anaerobic digestion to break down the organic solids, and neutralizes pathogens still in the wastewater. The water solution filters off and the muck that is left is the bio solid. Some of the public concerns with bio solids are bacteria and disease, pharmaceutical residue and offensive odor. Alberta Environment continues to monitor and develop regulations addressing those concerns. Regulations for heavy metals from industrial waste began in the 1980s. Whats been done over the years is source control. It really cleaned up the heavy metal issue in bio solids and I would say that the heavy metals are not that big of an issue anymore, said Dinwoodie. Since that time, Alberta Environment has developed comprehensive regulations dealing with the treatment and spreading of bio solids. Dinwoodie said the recent release of The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environ-
ment report The Guidance document for the beneficial use of municipal bio solids, municipal sludge and treated septage www.environment.alberta.ca will encourage jurisdictions to modify regulations even further. Pathogens are always a big concern. The treatment processes they go through, from all the information we have been able to see, are fairly effective at getting rid of those microorganisms, said Dinwoodie. However, some studies have shown within a mile radius of spread sites an increased occurrence of staph bacteria causing rashes, other illness and breathing problems. He said Alberta currently doesnt regulate pathogen limits but limits could be set and testing done. A lot of other jurisdictions do that and I would like to move us in that direction. The other approach is operational requirements. How the sludge is treated and time it remains in the lagoons, said Dinwoodie. There are some pharmaceuticals and personal care products that do wind up in the bio solids. When it gets land-spread, studies show the resulting concentrations are really quite low and once they get into the soil they degrade. There are a few that are fairly persistent. One is tryclosans. They come in things like anti-bacterial soaps. The question for us as regulators is what are the implications of that? A lot of research is going on and the story is not completely written on that yet. Studies show they are not taken up by plants, which is good news. Nobody has identified any problems yet, but more research needs to be done. The odor comes from the sulphur and ammonia compounds that are byproducts of microbial action at work
in the treatment process and after soil application. It is the process that also kills the pathogens. The smell can decrease by mixing in lime and applying heat in the treatment process. In the soil, quick soil tilling or use of direct injection will decrease the odor. The process is a green method of providing nutrients to the soil. The spreading is allowed on land that grows small cereal grains, oilseeds, dried legumes, and forage crops, but are not permitted under current provincial guidelines, on root, vegetable, or tobacco crops, or dairy pasturelands. Research shows it doesnt transfer to the foods we eat. Literature doesnt show any uptake, said Dinwoodie. The material is full of nutrients, in my perspective as a soil scientist it is a shame to throw those nutrients away. It is high in phosphorous. That is why we talk about the responsible use of land spreading. It needs to be managed properly and managed properly there are benefits for farmers in terms of organic matter additions and nutrients that can offset fertilizer and costs. The bio solids get contracted out to private trucking and application operators, who sign contracts with farmers to apply to their fields. Tests should be done to make sure land is not over saturated. Making sure the operators are applying the product properly is hard to police. We rely on having the rules in place on what they are supposed to do or not supposed to do. If people see them pumping stuff into a ditch or something that should be reported to us they should call the. 1-800 number (1-800 222-6514) for emergency issues or environmental concerns, said Dinwoodie.
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Awesome Frugal ideas to do with the family for Christmas Drive around as a family and look at all the lights, with a thermos of Hot Chocolate on hand. Check out the community Nativity Scenes, or free and low cost productions. Churches are a good source for attending these events.
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Christmas is almost upon us which, means over the next few weeks there will be no shortage of concerts to get your fill of the joyous, fast approaching holiday. The festivities began with a band performance at Crowther memorial on Dec. 4. Next up is Westmount Elementary who will be holding their concert for grades K2, K3, 1A, 1B, 2A, 3A, 3B, 3C and all Grade 6s on Dec. 11 at 1:30 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Strathmore High School Band Concert is set to be held on the same night at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m., Westmount will be holding their second performance for parents of students in grades K1, 1C, 2B, 2C, 4A, 4B, 4C, and all Grade 5s. Sacred Heart Division one will be celebrating the holiday with The Mystery of Simon Shepard, held on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Holy Cross gym. Division two and their rendition of Once upon a Starry Night will be held Dec.13 at 7 p.m., also in the Holy Cross Gym. On Dec. 15 the Strathmore Childrens Choir will host their annual Christmas concert at the Hope Community Covenant Church. Admission will be $2 per person or $5 a family at the door. On Dec. 16 at the Bow River Alliance Church beginning at 10:30 a.m. there will be a childrens choir presentation. Holy Cross will hold their annual Fine Arts night on Dec. 17 beginning at 6 p.m. and will be chock full of entertainment. The students will be showing off their artistic sides to start the night off in the gallery viewing, and then will continue on with performances by the Glee Club, band, African drumming as well as the Drama Clubs presentation of the Little Match Girl. Trinity Christian Academy is sure to enchant you with Dude You Hear What I Hear on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m., and wrapping up the school festivities will be Brentwoods always fun filled Christmas Concert on Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The students are always eager to show off their talents for the community, so be sure to mark it on your calendars. There will be Christmas carolling at the Civic Centre on Dec. 20 for anyone who would enjoy an evening of live carollers, and finally on Dec. 23 there will be a Christmas Celebration at 10:30 a.m. at the Strathmore Full Gospel Church. Christmas Eve service can be found at all churches within the community on Dec. 24. There will also be a Christmas dinner offered at the Lord of All Lutheran Church on Dec. 25 for those would like to adopt a family to spend the evening with.
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The Community Crisis Society Wheatland Shelter would like to thank all our guests, donors, business supporters, staff and especially our volunteers for helping to make our Annual Auction & Dinner event a HUGE SUCCESS! We raised more than $60,000 towards our journey of ending domestic violence. Thanks to our special guests who inspired us with their personal stories: - W. Brett Wilson, Real Estate Developer, The Prairies Strathmore (www.wbrettwilson.ca) - Marvie Giordano, Owner, The Consignment Gallery (www.consignmentgallery.ca)
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The in store associates at Wal-mart raised funds to help support the Community Crisis Society this holiday season. Ray Wolf, right, presented Crisis Society member Brad Walls with a cheque for $1,000. Walls said the money will be used to purchase gifts for families who come into the shelter, or in other ways to help make the holiday extra special for those going through a tough time.
Christine Forner, third from the left, was recently awarded with a fellowship for outstanding service to the field of dissociation and the international Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation by the Society.
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Lyalta resident Christine Forner has been a member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) since 2008 and was recently awarded a fellowship for outstanding service to the field of dissociation and the ISSTD. Forner, who holds a BA, BSW, MSW, and is a Registered Social Worker, works out of Calgary. She specializes in EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Psychotherapeutic Meditation techniques and Neurofeedback. Its really an acknowledgement from my peers that the work that I have done for the society and for the field is worthy of note, said Forner. Forner believes the work she has done for past few years for the society are what prompted her colleagues to see her presented with the award. She teaches a Dissociation 101 introductory class for the annual conference. On top of being on the conference committee, a board member and treasurer, Forner is also the ISSTD Chair of the Student and Emerging Professional Committee. Its an aging society and when I started being involved, about four years ago I started going to the meetings and the business meetings, I really saw that there was not a lot of younger people and they werent really doing much to reach out to a younger population. So I kept bugging them and I started the Student and Emerging Professional Committee, said Forner. She began reaching out to people, both locally and globally, to help them recognize the society is there for them, the support and training are there and the education and contacts are there too. She was asked to be on the board a year later and treasurer a year after
that. The committee that she created is threefold. It is a place for emerging professionals to meet to really begin to take on leadership or governing roles within the society. It is also a place where they try to help expand awareness of the issues of trauma and dissociation as well as expand training opportunities. There are also connections made with senior members who can, in a sense, mentor, or at least answer a few questions from the professionals emerging into the field. Forner said the world of dissociation is a very specialized area of mental health that isnt well known; there are a lot of myths, lack of understanding and misinformation about what it is. When traumatized or in a high stress situation people often go into flight, fight or freeze mode. When people move into freeze the front brain, the logical, reasoning one goes offline and they move into survival tactics. Freeze happens more with kids, because they often cant flee or fight, and if there is not a compassionate object ive observer who can help bring them to a safe place, then the dissociation can stay and the ability to be mindful and objective hasnt happened. Mindfulness is really important in the healing process, that ability to be objective to your own experiences or somebody elses experiences is really important. Dissociation and mindfulness are rival brain activities and dissociation always wins because its a lower survival, stronger brain activity. My research and the work that I do is really examining this issue of mindfulness and dissociation and how to help people who dissociate become mindful, said Forner. To find out more about Forner and to learn more about the services she offers go to www.associatedcounselling.ca.
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As the 2012 hunting season comes to a close, Strathmore district Fish and Wildlife Officer, Jim Songhurst, patrols area roads and fields to ensure hunting regulations are being obeyed on Nov. 30. in this photo Songhurst pulls over a vehicle towing a trailer he suspects is carrying harvested wildlife. A hunter works to expose the tagged leg of a moose covered with tarps on his trailer.
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Letters to the editor
Setting the facts straight!

To the Editor Although there continue to be baseless conspiracy theories being alleged, it is the towns position that transparency and openness be pursued at every opportunity, and as such we are responding to comments and allegations which have appeared in local letters to the editor. 1) Question and concern on decision making process of Administration and Council Municipal Operations are highly legislated; we are bound by a number of Regulations, Statutes and Acts. For example, the decision making process between Council and Administration is legislated under the Municipal Government Act, Section 201, which is the section legislating Municipal Organization and Administration. Clause 201 (1) Councils Principle Role in Municipal Administration provides that a municipality is governed through its Council and specifically sets out the responsibilities of the municipal Council itself. The Council is responsible for the following: 1) the development and evaluation of policies and programs of the municipality; 2) ensuring that the powers, duties and functions of the municipality are properly carried out; 3) carrying out the powers and duties of the municipality that are provided for specifically in the MGA and any other enactment (MGA s.201). Sections 207, 208, 209, and 210 of the MGA describe the roles and responsibilities of the CAO and designated officers of the municipality. Strathmore Mayor and Council and administration follow the procedures legislated under the MGA for all decisions requiring the approval of Council. It is the role of Council to set policy and make decisions on policy, and the role of Administration to implement the policies. Council rely on Administration to research and provide recommendations to Council, which in turn allows Council to make informed decisions on municipal matters. This information is available for anyone to read on the Queens Printer Website. 2) Loss of Control over the Recycle Yard and 5 acres of industrial property? Through the contract, the Contractor will be required to continue to provide the current level of service at a minimum. The Contractor will be responsible for the Operation of the Recycling service and will report to the Town regarding the service. The five acres will be transferred to the Contractor as payment for the service in the first five years of the contract. 3) How much revenue is being generated by materials collected vs cost for operating? In 2011, the Recycling operations operated at a loss of approximately $157,209. In 2010, the loss was approximately $199,210. There is no net revenue, but a net loss. The important consideration with respect to recycling is that it takes waste out of the landfill and saves the landfill cost for disposal of these materials if they are not recycled. 4) Recycled materials are at high demand and revenue collected should put this facility at a surplus of funds? The demand and price for recyclables is highly variable, which often ends up in stockpiles of unwanted materials, and low profit margins. Since the Town began the recycle facility, we have yet to see a profit, based on revenue vs expense, factoring in the recycle facility only. 5) Town of Chestermere receives a large portion of the compost collected; are they paying for it and are the citizens of Strathmore paying for the trucking? Compost material is currently being taken to a local tree nursery. The Town contacted numerous local nurseries, composters and other businesses to investigate businesses that might be interested in accepting the compost. All but one business wanted to either be paid to accept the material, or didnt want the material. 6) Was the value of the property calculated into the amounts the Town will be saving over the next 10 years? Yes. 7) In calculating the high value of the five acres plus the value of the materials collected, the citizens of Strathmore are taking a huge loss? Not accurate as outlined above, there is limited value to the materials collected, and the Operations costs exceed the value of the land over the 5 year initial period of the contract. The terms of the contract over the next five years of the contract reduce the Towns costs further. 8) Is this a veil for the Town becoming a city? The contract for the recycle facility has no bearing at all on the requirements or criteria to become a city, so the simple answer is no. 9) Does this mean that the citizens of Strathmore will be paying another fee for mandatory recycling pickup? There has been no discussion on mandatory recycling. 10) Will the two curbside recycling companies be squeezed out by charging them a fee to deposit at the recycle facility? Charging a recycle company to drop off recyclables would not be a wise business decision on the part of the recycle facility operator, as the items deposited at the facility would have a value and would form part of their revenue. Most recyclers collect as much of a material as possible, because better prices are paid for larger amounts. The contract indicates that the local businesses will continue to be permitted to deposit recyclables at the Recycle Yard at no cost. 11) Will there be a fee for take it or leave it? That would be entirely the choice of the facility owner/operator with the approval of the Towns CAO or designate. In the future, if anyone has concerns over Town operations, please contact the Town office for the facts prior to publishing incorrect information, as false information only hurts the citizens of our Town. For clarification on the facts, please contact the Town office at (403) 934-3133. Mayor, Council & Administration Strathmore
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Letters to the editor
Changing downtown for the better

To the Editor I recently visited Canmore for a Christmas party and must say I enjoyed the natural and built surroundings of the town. Canmore has the good fortune of a spectacular natural setting; however, I also had to admire the work the community has done to achieve a beautiful built environment. In other words, leadership in the community took the time and effort to determine what the Town of Canmore could and will look like. There are very tight controls on what builders, developers and businesses can build and how they blend into the desired aesthetics of the town. Thank you Councillor Bob Sobol and Councillor Rocky Blokland for moving our town forward in a progressive and positive way through planning what our community will look like in the long run. I cannot imagine thinking that individual entrepreneurs will take the time out of their busy and demanding schedules to coordinate and implement a long range improvement plan for downtown. I come from a rural community in Saskatchewan where two shopping centres were built which nearly resulted in the demise of the downtown core. Through the hard work and effort of the City of Swift Current leaders, a downtown revitalization plan was put into place (part of which included planting trees and flowers, creating gathering spots for residents with benches and flowers as well as standards for new buildings. Some parking spots were lost in the improvements, but in the long run, the downtown core has been revitalized and local businesses have seen the positive impact). The world, our community, and our local population is changing and will continue to change and I hope we never fall prey to the notion that something that has been tried over the years didnt work, so lets never try again. In the mid 1980s multiple social networking sites were attempted. Can you imagine if Facebook concluded, social networking has been tried before and met with limited success, so lets not try and do it again .... I have lived in Strathmore for over 20 years and love my community and the residents that call Strathmore home. I appreciate the work that Communities in Bloom and the town have done over the last number of years (development of walking paths, planned green spaces, increasing the amount of plant material throughout the community) but I think long range planning is the mandate of the elected body and if done in collaboration with the business and residents, it will achieve an amazing end result! Thank you Councillors Blokland and Sobel for demonstrating sound leadership and moving this issue forward. If we dont create an attractive community and areas where people want to spend time and money to shop, we may have more land available for residential development where businesses once operated. Diane Berreth Strathmore
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Larry Marshall from Encana presented the Cheadle 4-H beef club with a $500 cheque for raising money for their local food bank. The local club raised over $7,300, which was the most of any club in Alberta, and plans are already underway to exceed that amount next year.
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Tis the Season

Pat Fule Fule for Thought Christmas time can be a strange time for some of us. I mean, I want to be in a Christmas Spirit, but sometimes I dont know what that is. Is it putting up displays, villages, lights or is there something else? I feel like Charlie Brown when he asks about the true meaning of Christmas what exactly IS it? I know that to me, its not putting up outdoor lights anymore. For years, like many of you, I have been putting up outdoor lights. Ive been up on miserably cold days, as well as those days of Chinooks. Either way, Ive come to see it as an unnecessary chore. Youre up on the roof, or an extension ladder, often in awkward and dangerous positions. Our house is a two-story one, so I REFUSE to do the top peaks. My daughter keeps hounding me, saying it would be more Christmassy (if thats even a word) if I could put lights at the very top of our roof! I asked her if it would be just as Christmassy if she found dad crumpled up at the bottom of an extension ladder! The other ironic thing about putting up Christmas lights, is that no matter what, some Un-Christmas words slip out. Either Ive scared myself, lights have flickered off, or a whole string has fallen. This usually results in curse words that really have no business being used in the season! I mean, the Baby Jesus has nothing to do with these coloured lights why bring him into it? Anyway, Ive discovered other husbands who also hate putting up lights, so I dont feel so much like a Grinch now! Christmas concerts are usually a big part of the season, especially if you have Elementary aged kids. These extravaganzas take a great deal of time and effort, for the teacher-coordinator and other staff. While the concert parts are being regularly rehearsed, classroom teachers are helping make things, organizing students, and guarding students so that they dont start going crazy! The teacher directors have to keep the cast of thousands under control, help them learn their parts, and then hope for the best on Performance Night. Performance Night for parents is also huge, as you have to arrive the night before, and camp out, so that you can get a good seat! Its like trying to get seats for an Eagles concert, or Sir Paul McCartney! Anyway, to those teachers and assistants who put on these productions great work, it IS appreciated! When I was in an Elementary concert, and we were onstage in our crepe paper vests ready to belt out our song and dance for the standing room only crowd, something unfortunate happened. One of my pals, Frank (fake name) turned a sickly shade of white. No, not white more like transparent! Then light flecks of green replaced that, and he began to wobble. When youre in Grade 4 and your pal is wobbling on stage, what do you do? Do you break ranks and try to catch him, risking the wrath of the teacher? I think not, and sadly, I let my pal fall! Its not easy to faint, fall, and vomit at the same time, but Frank did! It was going to be hard to dance with our partners near THAT hazard! We were commanded to drag him off stage, because we all know the show must go on! I think he did come to, but it was after our big scene. His one big shot at fame came the wrong way! Christmas dinners and parties can be a lot of fun, too. At a recent Christmas Dinner, a friend told me about a time when he was hypnotized. He was made to dance ballet, among other things, and described it as knowing what youre doing, but feeling like it was the best thing to do at that time. This was years ago, and the hypnotist left him with a last message: that whenever he hears Cotton Eye Joe, hell have no choice but to tap his foot! Now, I like to experiment, so I found the song on my phone, held it to his ear, and watched yup, the foot was tapping. This was not enough proof, so later I casually requested the song from the DJ. THIS time, he couldnt be prepared. Sure enough, I looked down, and that old foot was a tappin to beat the band! The next day I sent him the video on Facebook, with the caption: just checking! I dont know if Ill ever hear that song without wondering if his foot still taps. Luckily for him, the song isnt a really common one! Can you imagine if the song was Happy Birthday hed probably have to get a cast on that foot! (Fule for Thought is a slice of life humourous column that appears in the Strathmore Times, written by long-time resident, town councillor, high school teacher, coach, husband and father of two Pat Fule. If you would like to get in touch with Pat, you can send him an e-mail at Pat.fule@shaw.ca)
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Things started to look a lot fuzzier and hairier in every community across the nation as men grew their moustaches to raise funds for the awareness of Prostate Cancer. During the month of November each year, the movement called Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of mens faces, in Canada and around the world. With attempts at growing moustaches, these men raise vital funds and awareness for mens health, specifically prostate cancer and male mental health initiatives. Nov. 1, men and boys file their registration at Movember. com with a clean-shaven face. For the rest of the month, these selfless and generous men, known as Mo Bros, groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery. Supported by the women in their lives, Mo Sistas. Movember Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsor-
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Shannon LeCLair Times Reporter Trinity Christian Academy (TCA) has undergone some changes this year, some of which have been credited for helping the school see 30 per cent growth. Bevan Daverne, Superintendent of Schools for Golden Hills School Division (GHSD) believes consultations with parents, gathering feedback and then implementing some of the ideas is what has helped the school grow. Overall the feedback were getting from people is they feel really good about the direction of that school, they feel good about the staff, they feel good about the leadership, they can attend now, said Daverne. We have local church support for the Christian portion of education for the kids and I think people are feeling pretty good that as an environment for their children and about the quality of education that theyre getting there too. To me theres three clear reasons. One is Golden Hills is now providing free transportation in town to Trinity which wasnt the case in the past. Weve dropped our alternative program fees from $500 per student to $250 per student and thats with Golden Hills support as well, said Principal Wayne Funk. The third thing is that weve got a spiritual partnership with a local church which we didnt have in the past. I think thats a reason for growth as well. The Alliance Church is now a partner with the school and Funk said the school appreciated the partnership with the Lutheran Church in the past. Thanks to the increased number of students, the school is now able to split up some of the classes a bit. There is now a Pre-Kindergarten program, a stand-alone Kindergarten class, a stand-alone Grade 1 class and a Grade 2/3 split. The Grade 4,5,6 students are in one class and the 7,8,9 also share a class. If the school gets to 125 to 130 students, they will be able to break down the classes more and get closer to all stand-alone classes. One hundred twenty-five gets us to a nice spot, I would love to see us get to 250 and have the government have to say well obviously they need a new school for that facility, thats our long term goal, said Funk. This is the fifth year the school has been in operation. The first year there were 56 students. As of the end of November there were 100 students registered.
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Laureen F. Guenther Times Contributor Prairie Roots Revue will perform at Rosebuds Thorny Rose Cafe Dec. 10. The Revue is a collective of five folk musicians, brought together by Zachary Lucky of Saskatoon. Twenty-three-year-old Lucky has been writing and performing solo folk music for five years, and last year, he began talking to other prairie songwriters about touring as a group. One by one, Carly Maicher, Kacy and Clayton, and Ryan Boldt (front man and songwriter for Juno-nominated Deep Dark Woods), joined him. They became Prairie Roots Revue, now doing its second tour. This summer, Prairie Roots Revue was performing in Lethbridge, Lucky said, where Alysa van Haastart was touring with the play She Has a Name. Van Haastart, also the organizer of Rosebud Folk Club, loved their sound calling it generous, full of story and empathy, and harmonious and invited them to perform in Rosebud. Ive always had it in the back of my mind to play a show at Rosebud, but it never quite came about, Lucky said. I just love the chance to bring my songs to a new town, and to share those songs with people who may not have heard them, especially with the Roots Revue. These are all really great performers. Lucky said his own song writing is influenced by real song writers, people who are focused on songs and melodies and what theyre saying. He believes listeners like how honest his music is. The songs I write, theyre not elaborate .... people find comfort in that simplicity .... when you get a song
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This event was held at the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society grounds on Saturday, November 24th, 2012. The community has once again shown amazing support of this event with over 2500 people in attendance. SPECIAL THANKS TO THIS YEARS MAJOR EVENT SPONSORS: The Town of Strathmore, EnCana Corporation, Strathmore Building Supplies, Sobeys Strathmore, Canadian Tire, Strathmore Lions Club, Jesco Electrical Contractors Ltd., Strathmore Times, Aztec Real Estate, RE/MAX G..A. Committee for providing the Big Tent, Target Welding and the Strathmore and District Agricultural Society Management and Staff. THANK YOU TO OUR CASH DONATORS: George and Marianne Pinchbeck, Earl and Colleen Best, Quality Canine Center (Melissa David), Studio 86 Tanning, Dr. M. Muller, Strathmore Value Drug Mart, Val Brassard and Craig Brassard, all the people who purchased tickets for the Gift certificate package and raffles. We also would like to thank the following people and businesses who made the evening an even greater success: Jerry and Jean Bizot (Mr. & Mrs. Claus) for photos with Santa, Lon and the Fireworks Factory Crew for doing an amazing job on the fireworks display, the Stewart Family (Gord & Nina) for providing the Horse and wagon rides, a very special thank you for our MC, The Grinch (Derek Pony) from Strathmore Pawn and Collectibles, Wade Graves and his reindeer for coming out for the parade and event, Cheadle Lions Club and Scotia Bank for providing Hot Chocolate and Cookies, Kristal and her group from Relay for Life for the Charity B.B.Q., All Genres DJ Music Services for the outstanding music and help with the entertainment, Murray for coming out to sing, Heritage Concrete for the firewood, Mayor Steve Grajczyk and Becky Walters (the Strathmore Stampede Queen) both for welcoming everyone to the 5th. Annual event. Without everyones support we would not be able to give our fine community an evening of enjoyment at this special time of the year. THANK YOU TO ALL THE SPECIAL PEOPLE WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND SKILLS PREPARING FOR THIS EVENT THESE ARE ALL UNPAID VOLUNTEERS WHO PUT IN COUNTLESS HOURS EACH YEAR BUILDING DISPLAYS, FUNDRAISING AND PROMOTING THE PARK. We truly apologize if we have missed anyone. We are very proud of all our volunteers who prepare for each Light Up the Night Evening You all know who you are and you all truly bring the Spirit of Christmas to the community. If anyone would like to be a sponsor for Next Years 6th. Annual Light Up the Night, there are many sponsorship options available. We are also always looking volunteers to get involved with projects, building, fundraising etc. For more information please contact Rose Hamrlik at the Strathmore Times (403) 934-5589 or (403) 934-8191
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Irresistible Toad of Toad Hall comes to Rosebuds Studio Stage

Laureen F. Guenther Time Contributor Rosebuds Studio Stage offers a guaranteed way to laugh away the stress of the upcoming holidays. On Thursdays to Saturdays, from now til Christmas, Rosebud School of the Arts second-year students present Toad of Toad Hall, based on A. A. Milnes adaptation of Kenneth Grahames classic Wind in the Willows. Rebecca Wolgemuth, a Rosebud graduate, wrote the script and Jeany Van Meltebeke directed the students in bringing it to a very entertaining life. The play opens with a car crash. Lovable-but-arrogant Toad (Brynn Linsey) has just smashed his seventh motor car... or is it his eighth? Toads loyal friends -- Rat (Naomi Esau), Badger (Sarah Spicer) and Mole (Alyssa Glen) are determined to cure Toad of his dangerous addiction to vehicles. Weasel ( Jenny Daigle) and Ferret (Erin Dunphy) are equally determined to benefit from Toads troubles. Brynn Linsey uses her wonderfully expressive face to depict Toads emotions self-pity to deviousness to sorrow to glee with hilarious results. She almost makes us feel sorry for self-destructive Toad. She certainly makes us laugh at him at every moment. All of the actors, between playing their main roles, take on other characters -- train engineer, puppeteer, washerwoman, jailers daughter, policeman, judge. Theyre working hard, but its obvious theyre also having a lot of fun, making the play even more fun for us to watch. But audience members arent just watching. We cheer and hiss (when prompted), blow a train whistle and hide a fugitive. And we look around in surprise when the characters tunnel right under our seats. In this show, the audience is a character of its own, said Naomi Esau, playing Rat. We have to feed off the audience and work with whatever the audience gives us. Jeany Van Meltebeke, director and Rosebud instructor, said its simply stunning to watch students find their voice .... when you see them obeying an impulse, you know its intrinsic to them. It can be quite vulnerable, but also affirming .... this frees them up to obey their instincts even more. They know they have permission to feel foolish. Thats what we welcome. This interactive production is a delightful place to introduce your children to live theatre, but it is no less fun for adults. Come to think of it, this is a good time to take in two family-friendly plays at once. Rosebuds brand-new Christmas play, May and Joe, showing on the Opera House stage, is another fun way to escape pre-holiday stress and plant the seasons joy in our hearts. Toad of Toad Hall runs at 4:30 p.m., Thursday to Saturday til Dec. 22. Call 1-800-267-7553 for tickets. See www. rosebudtheatre.com for more about May and Joe.
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The Hussar School was pleased to welcome Speed Control on Nov. 19. The group is branded as real Rock and Roll and they performed some of rock and rolls greatest songs. it was such a high energy and wonderful show that got to come to the school. Thank you to the Hussar Kindergarten Association for sponsoring a fun afternoon.
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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 403934-4436 Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce Meets the second Thursday of the month @ 7:00 p.m. All members welcome. Check web page for meeting location. For more information call 403-901-3175 or: www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com. Come Fly With Us 903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Sqn. meet Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the blue building and Quonset on the Ag grounds. Boys & Girls between 12 & 19 years welcome. Call Joanna Howard at 403-983-5796 for more information. Storytime at Strathmore Municipal Library 85 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. The 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. Strathmore Musical Arts Society If you love music and musicians and have a special soft spot for the Blues, you would enjoy being part of this group. Call 403934-4196 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 plus Seniors Meetings; 2nd Tuesday every month @ 1:30 pm. Potluck Supper; fourth Tuesday every month at 5:30pm. Everyone welcome! Hall Rental; $80. Call Shirley @ 403-934-9927. All other inquiries 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 information 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 Strathmore Provides youth (6-17yrs) with opportunities/activities that build positive relationships, strengthens 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 Wheatland 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 403-9019303 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: pastor@ rccgstrathmore.com Strathmore Lions Club Meets the first and third Thursdays 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. Registration Forms are available at the Town office, Chinook Credit Union and Health Unit. (A Communities 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 Playgroup Meets every Tuesday at 9:30 - 11:30 am. in the Strathmore United Church Basement. $1/child. Strathmore Full Gospel Church Were a Pentecostal bible-based family church that has something for all ages. Call 934-2225 or visit www.strathmorefullgospel.com St. Michaels & All Angels Anglican Currently at interim location: 245 Brent Blvd. (North Door) 403-934-3017. Christ Alive in our Community. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00am Seventh-day Adventist Church Meeting in the Lord of All Lutheran Church at 112 Lakeside Blvd,Strathmore. Saturday morning @ 10:00 AM. Pastor Ghena Girleanu, phone 403-983-0081. Strathmore Baptist Church Meeting Sundays @ 11am and Thursdays @ 7pm, Call Pastor David Blankenship for info 403-390-4431. Adult Competitive Drop In Volleyball Wednesdays 7PM 9PM, Starting September 26th, Crowther Memorial Junior High, Contact: Lavern Lein 403-934-7527. Strathmore & District Agricultural Society Strathmorestampede.com, sags@telus.net 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 learning sessions for small business owners in our video-conference facility here in Strathmore. Phone 403-934-8888 for more info and to register. Strathmore Writers Group Meets on the first Monday of the month at the Strathmore Municipal Library. Please find us on Facebook or email Sam at spadkins10@hotmail.com for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Strathmore open meetings Monday 8:00pm, Hope Community Church, Call 403-934-9570 or 403-901-6009. Strathmore Full Gospel Church Closed meetings Ladies, Tuesdays @ 7pm, Call 403-901-1163. Mens, 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, September 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 Diabetic 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-judgmental 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 volunteering your time please contact Lesley Hering at the Strathmore RCMP Detachment at (403) 934-6552.Website: www.strathmoreregionalvictimservices.com Wheatland County Food Bank Urgently requires VOLUNTEER SCREENERS. Please call Sylvia at 403-934-5287 or WFCSS at 403-934-5335 for info.
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On Dec 8 the Gleichen kids club is hosting a Christmas Craft and Bake Sale Fundraiser located at Gleichens Central Bow Valley Elementry school from 10am-2pm. Everyone is welcome & entrance is free of charge, but we will also be accepting Christmas hamper donations. A warm chili lunch will be being served from 11am-1pm. To book a table and sell your crafts or goodies please call(403)901-7568,(780)623-0408 or email heaven_ sent_2006123@yahoo.com. Tables are $10 each. All table rentals/donations go to supporting the Gleichen kids club and local families. Cheadle is hosting its 2nd annual Christmas Fair and Toy Show at the Cheadle Community Hall on December 8th (10am-5pm), 9th (10am-3pm). There will be a concession open during this event. For information or to rent a table please contact Yvonne @ 403-829-9764 or david-d@live. com. NIght at the Manger Nativity Scene - Get into the Christmas spirit from December 6-8 by visiting a free nativity exhibit at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Features hundreds of crches, or nativity scenes, from around the world. 7th year, welcoming over 300 guests. This year will feature over 200 unique nativity displays. The chapel is located at 60 Maplewood Drive. Contact Frieso Pouwer at (403) 999-7262 or friesopouwer@aim.com for more information. Community Lunch Club social get together for 55+ to have a themed lunch served; together with a presenter on Tuesday, December 11th from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 pm located at the Lord of all Lutheran Church. Main Course is Christmas Menu Topic is Christmas. To register call Marg at 403-901-7811. Mentor & Family Open House come and meet some Parents, the Mentors, do an activity and have lunch on Monday, December 17, 2012 from 11:00 1:00 pm located at the Lord of all Lutheran Church. Theme is Christmas Gift Tags - free event, register by calling Pat at 403-901-7684. Electronic Petting Zoo, December 12 @ Strathmore Municipal Library (85 Lakeside Blvd.) 6 7:30pm. Come to the library to check out some of the newest technological devices out there, including eReaders, tablets, and an iPad. Free to attend and no registration is required. Strathmore & District Christmas Hamper Society needs gift donations for ages 9-15 by Dec. 13th. Games, CDs, Gift Certificates, DVDs are some of the preferred donations. Friday Fun Films on December 14 @Strathmore Municipal Library (85 Lakeside Blvd.) 1-3pm. This month the library will be featuring Disneys: The Santa Clause! Rated G. This program is free to attend and no registration is required. Strathmore Childrens Choir Christmas Concert on Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Hope Community Church. $2 per person of $5 per family at the door. Nightingale Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 15th at the Nightingale Hall. Potluck Supper at 6:00 pm and concert at 7:30 pm; Santa to follow with his bag of goodies. Cost is a donation of non perishable food for the Food Bank.
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Strathmore Peace poster winners announced

every year the Strathmore Lions Club and Lions international host a Peace Poster competition. The students, who are between the ages of 11 -13, participate creating their own rendition of what the theme looks like to them. This years theme was imagine Peace. The first and second place winners from each of the schools were presented with a certificate of achievement award. The first place winners were also given a cheque for $50 and second place received a cheque for $25. The first place posters moved on to the district competition. Crowther memorial Junior High student madison Ferratons poster was positioned in a strong third place in the district. Top: Wheatland Schools winners: Kayley Bingham 2nd, Aubrey Laveck 1st, Wendy Gerbrandt (Strathmore Lions Rep). Bottom: Westmount School winners: Cassidy Cove 1st, Jade Archibald 2nd. Right: The artwork was on display until Nov. 30 at Chinook Credit Union. Brad Walls (lr), Lions member, Larry Betts, Chinook Branch manager, Don Geiger, Lions President, Wendy Gerbrandt, Lions member.
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in the back row are Father Bob Greene (l-r) and newly installed Anglican Bishop of Calgary Diocese Rt. Revd Gregory Kerr-Wilson. Grandparents Dianne and Don Brown, baby Hunter and his parents Katie and Kyle Crump, baby Olivia with her parents Denise and Doug Brown.
Prairie Waters kindergarten students meet police horses

The morning and afternoon kindergarten classes at Prairie Waters elementary School received a visit by some very special guests on Nov. 26. Calgary City Police Sergeant Brent Jacklin identified a special student in one of the kindergarten classes and in conjunction with the Chestermere RCmP, arranged for a visit by Constable Scott Campbell and Constable Garth Blias, of the Calgary Police Service mounted Unit. Constable Campbell and Constable Blias rode their horses into the school parking lot for the students to meet them. With each class, Sergeant Jacklin, with the assistance of Constable Hilary Jennings (also with the Calgary Police Service), spoke to the kindergarten classes about safety and the different roles of the police. The importance of letting the students know the police are safe persons they can turn to if they are lost or need help was reinforced. Once outside Constable Alix Blakie (Chestermere RCmP) and Constable Jennings helped the young students safely meet the two police horses. The students were also shown police vehicles and given a special badge and a coloring book. This event was a nice way for the students to meet different police officers and a great way for little persons to get close to some really big horses. it was also another seamless interaction by the Chestermere RCmP with their Calgary Police Service partners. The continued community support from the staff of the Prairie Waters elementary School is always very much appreciated and certainly recognized during this visit.
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Patronal Feast Day celebrated at St. Andrews in Gleichen

Manny EvErEtt Times Contributor St. Andrews Day is the feast day of Saint Andrew. It is celebrated on the 30th of November. St. Andrews Anglican Church in Gleichen celebrated their day in style and took advantage of their recently installed Bishop of the Calgary Diocese the Rt. Revd Greg Kerr-Wilsons visit by having a double baptism on Sunday. It was standing room only in the little Anglican Church in Gleichen as Denise and Doug Brown with their daughter Olivia, and Kyle and Katie Crump with their son Hunter, celebrated their childrens baptism along with numerous family and friends in attendance. Without a full-time Priest to service them the members of the congregation have relied on supply minister Father Bob Greene (from Calgary) and Rev. Brad Everett (from Nazareth Lutheran Church in Standard) to do regular services and preside over the sacrament of Holy Communion. Bishop Kerr-Wilson made the effort to come and personally meet with the little congregation and preside over the service on Sunday. He had previously served as Bishop in the Diocese of QuAppelle in Saskatchewan before being elected at the Diocese of Calgary in September of this year. He was accompanied to the event in Gleichen by his wife Vickie and two daughters (their son attends UofA in Edmonton). After the morning service all were invited to the new Church Hall for a celebratory annual spaghetti lunch in honor of the Feast of St. Andrew. Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and St. Andrews Day is Scotlands official national day. In 2006, the Scottish Parliament designated St Andrews Day as an official bank holiday. It is also a national holiday in Romania. Upcoming events for St. Andrews include a Carol and scripture reading service on Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. and their Christmas Eve service on Dec. 24 at 2 p.m.
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The Hussar Agricultural Society would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to the following Donors and Buyers of our November 16, 2012 Stag Auction. Proceeds raised support the operations and maintenance of our arena.
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We are pleased to announce the offering of our clinical audiology services.
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The Arrowwood River Wranglers had a busy week. On Tuesday, Nov. 27, our club catered a supper for P & H in Mossleigh.
We had our Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 1. We went to Lloyds Roller rink and then to the Mossleigh Bar n Grill for pizza. All the members and their families were able to attend and we all had a great time. Con-
gratulations to Olivia McLean, Julie Malmberg and Codi Ashbacher on winning regional record book awards. Olivia and Julie braved the wintery roads to accept their awards in Strathmore on Sunday afternoon.
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Awesome Frugal ideas to do with the family for Christmas Give to someone else this Christmas. Help the local food bank or donate toys for the Christmas Hamper. Build a snowman, with stones for eyes, a carrot nose, an old hat and scarf. While your bundled up, make some snow angels. Invite some friends over to read their favourite Christmas Books, and bring a potluck snack. Have a Christmas movie marathon night, catch up on all those movies you love, or always seem to miss.
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Strathmore RCMP Detachment This December holiday season, the Strathmore RCMP will step up efforts to combat impaired driving throughout the Strathmore Detachment area. The RCMP is committed to improving public safety on all Alberta Highways. When motorists follow safe driving practices, they reduce the risk of death and injury to themselves and others. Reducing the number of impaired driving incidents is one of the RCMPs top traffic priorities. Families, friends, and communities are all devastated when the actions of an impaired driver take one of their own. Impaired driving is a crime and will be treated as such. Driving while impaired by alcohol and refusing to comply with a demand to provide breath samples are criminal offences. It is important for drivers to remember that you do not have to be legally drunk to be charged with impaired driving. Further, it is a criminal offence to be in the care or control of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drug. Impaired driving imposes enormous costs on our society. Families, the health care costs, the legal system, insurance rates and the general public are all negatively impacted and all pay the price for impaired driving. Drivers who drink and drive may kill themselves, their friends or entire families resulting in very serious legal, financial, social and other consequences. Even worse, drivers who drink and drive may be involved in a crash that harms someone they love. Reducing impaired driving on Albertas highways will save lives, prevent injuries and lower insurance costs. There are too many irresponsible drivers who think that they can drink alcohol and still drive safely, said Cst. Wyman of the Strathmore RCMP detachment. From 2005 to 2009, on average each year over 115 people were killed and over 1,800 people were injured in collisions involving at least one driver who had consumed alcohol prior to the crash. NatioNal impaired driviNg StatiSticS Impaired driving is the leading criminal cause of death in Canada. Alcohol is involved in nearly 40 per cent of all motor vehicle collisions in Canada. One in every 33 drivers on Canadian roads at night are impaired. Young drivers under the age of 19 are 251 times more likely to be involved in a fatal collision with a blood alcohol concentration in excess of 150 milligrams percent. According to Transport Canada, drivers with a high blood alcohol concentration over 170 milligrams percent represent 64 per cent of night time fatal crashes. People with a blood alcohol reading in excess of 170 milligrams percent are 461 times more likely to be involved in a fatal motor vehicle collision. alberta impaired driviNg StatiSticS On average for the past five years, approximately 8,100 people were convicted for impaired driving related offences in Alberta. On average over the past five years, approximately 8,600 - 24 hours driving disqualifications were issued each year under the provisions of the Alberta Traffic Safety Act. Statistics show that males between 18 and 24 years of age are the most likely to have been drinking before a crash. On average in Alberta, one in five drivers involved in fatal crashes had been drinking prior to the collision. What can Albertans do to combat Impaired Driving ? Make the right choice for everyone dont drive if you have been drinking or using drugs Plan ahead for safe transportation there are alternatives to impaired driving If you encounter a suspected impaired driver, record the licence plate number and dial 911 anywhere in the province.
it was cold, there was a nasty wind and the moon was hidden behind the clouds but that didnt stop a group of hearty community members from participating in the moonlight Walk of Hope on November 28. An annual event organized by the Strathmore Crisis Society, the walk began at the north end of Kinsmen Park and wrapped up at the Lutheran Church on Lakeside Boulevard. Among those who braved the cold to complete the walk was an RCmP Constable from the Strathmore Detachment, members of the Wheatland Kings hockey team and Crisis Society board members and volunteers. At the church, participants were provided with warm drinks and a few words from the RCmP, the Town and event organizers.
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The Clock Struck Twelve

HannaH Many Guns Time Jr Reporter It was a busy four nights for the senior drama students of Strathmore High school as they performed the satiric murder mystery The Clock Struck Twelve, by James Reach, from Nov. 24-27. Its a really funny play, and I [along with my peers], had tons of fun to performing it, states Jenna Gigantelli, a Grade 12 student who performed in the production. The two hour farce murder-mystery revolves around a struggling team of singers that find refuge from a storm in a mansion. However, the audience soon finds out that the mansion is not just a mansion, but a haunted mansion with its own mystery. It is through comedic actions, wit, and the fast pace that makes this play thrilling to watch, and has you laughing out loud. Bronte Eden, Cody Neal, Brandon Skinner, Mack Beech, Madison Gillies, Jenna Gigantelli, Marc Kuntz, Katherine Hatton, Caitlin Tourout, Abby Kauenhoffen, and plenty more dedicated drama students partook in this production, making it a great success for the drama department and proved as a stepping stone for aspiring actors within the drama program. I think we have improved immensely throughout the course of the semester, and it really showed during our performances, says Gigantelli. It is hoped that the same, if not better, success comes with future Strathmore High School drama productions.

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The Wheatland Kings ended a two-game losing streak by pounding Coaldale 5-1 on Dec. 1 at the Strathmore Family Centre.
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After a pair of disappointing losses to teams below them in the standings, the Wheatland Kings responded with one of their best games of the season. The injury-depleted junior-b team snapped a two-game slide by hammering the Coaldale Copperheads 5-1 on Dec. 1 at the Strathmore Family Centre. The guys came out and worked hard, beamed head coach Doug Murphy. It was probably one of the better efforts weve had all season everybody worked hard, we kept our discipline, our scoring was going and (goaltender) Richie Hubbell played great again. Our defence has been a little beleaguered, but theyre turning it around (and they) played really, really well. Coaldale likes to get you going there are a few teams that like to drag you down and do stupid stuff, but we stayed out of it and made them play hockey. After Coaldale took numerous penalties, the Kings made them pay with three power play goals, including two consecutive in the second period. The Kings top line of Andrew Bergmann, Ross Fox and Sam Lonnberg combined for eight points in the win, which helped Bergmann maintain his position as the highest point-producer in the league with 60 points in just 19 games. Hes happy and hes enjoying playing, said Murphy of his star forward. We got him part way through the season last year and I think in his second game, he broke his jaw. It took a while
to find the right guys for him to play with and in the playoffs, we hooked him up with Fox and theyre like a school of fish out there. They know exactly where each other is going, and Lonny is right there with them. Its really an incredible combination. However, the weekend didnt start out well for the Kings. After suffering an embarrassing loss to Banff the week before, the team fell 6-4 to the upstart Cochrane Generals on Nov. 30. Despite seven points from their top line, the Kings allowed 50 shots on goal in the loss en route to the loss. We got beat to the puck a lot, assessed Murphy. We didnt come up with as strong of a game as we should have. We didnt put the puck away when we had the opportunities. (Having said that), thats not the same Cochrane team we beat 5-1. Theyve strengthened themselves, they picked up a new goaltender it makes a huge difference. Theyre getting back into their routine theyll go on a run here and theyll be right back into playoff contention fairly quickly. The Kings will now prepare to have their hands full this coming weekend, when they hit the road for a pair of games. Wheatland will travel to Okotoks to face the top team in the league on Dec. 7, before heading north to face the upper-echelon Red Deer Vipers the following day. The Kings next home contest is Dec. 15 (8 p.m.) at the Strathmore Family Centre, when they host the High River Flyers in their Teddy Bear Toss game. When the Kings score their first goal of the game, fans are encouraged to toss their new stuffed animal on the ice. All stuffed toys will then be do-
nated to the crisis shelter. The team will also be accepting donations for the Strathmore Christmas Hamper Society for the game versus High River. Fans can bring a non-perishable food item, a new unwrapped toy or a gift certificate under $25 and gain free admission to the game. Busy Christmas season The Wheatland Kings will remain busy with a pair of exhibition games this holiday season. The team will host the Czech National Team in an exhibition game on Dec. 26 (8 p.m.) and the German National Team the following day (8 p.m.). Hockey Canada is hosting a World Hockey School tournament, and as part of it, theyve got a bunch of U17 teams coming over from the different countries, said Murphy. They wanted to get some games for them that are going to challenge them. Were close to Calgary, we skate well and we dont goon it up, (so Hockey Canada) contacted us. According to Murphy, it will be a treat for the Kings to host they exhibition games. The guys are really pumped about it, he said. Any time you have an opportunity to play another country its great. Were in Strathmore, but well be representing Canada. Some of our guys have played teams from other countries before, but I dont think any of them have played a National Team before. Of the guys who played in last years tournament, there were four players drafted to the NHL last spring. So it will be some very, very good hockey.
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Senior girls and boys basketball teams within the Christ the Redeemer school division held a tournament at Holy Cross Collegiate Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
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Bisons all tied up

Mario Prusina Times Editor After a tough loss to the top team in the league to end the month of November, the UFA Bisons started December with a pair of ties versus upper-echelon teams in the North Division. The local triple-A midget team hit the road and earned a 1-1 draw versus the Leduc Oil Kings on Dec. 1, before taking a 2-2 tie with the top team in the North, the St. Albert Raiders the following day. I thought it was really good, said Bisons head coach Jeremy Friesen on the weekend. If you take out our first period on Saturday in Leduc, we kind of took control of the game and probably didnt get rewarded on some of our scoring chances we had. Their goalie played really well, but having said that, our goaltender was fantastic as well. After Leduc took a second period lead, the Bisons tied the game midway through the third period, when MacKenzie Bauer converted a feed from Matt Forchuk and Ryan Zeniuk. Goaltender Richard Palmer made 41 saves, including 17 in the second period. The following day in St. Albert, the Bisons put forth a solid effort, playing very close to a complete game. We played pretty close to 60 minutes, it was just one of those games where we didnt capitalize on our opportunities, said Friesen. It was a tight checking game with lots of body contact and good speed. At the end of the day, our power play went 0 for nine on the weekend, so if we could have popped one or two goals in each game, then its entirely different and we have a chance to blow it open. One concern that Friesen had was the team giving up the opening goal late in the second period in both games. However, as he noted, the team won both third periods in the two games. After giving up the first goal late in the second period versus the Raiders, Markson Bechtold scored 54 second into the third period to tie the game, when he converted a feed from Tristan Thompson and Connor McCallum. St. Albert restored the lead shortly after, before Matt Forchuk took a pass from Bauer later in the third to earn the draw. The Bisons, who moved into fifth place in the South Division, are now just four points back of the second seed. They are now preparing for the busiest stretch of the regular season, when they play seven games between Dec. 8-22. Six of those games will be at the Strathmore Family Centre, including a pair this coming weekend when they host the CAC Gregg Distributors (Dec. 8, 5:30 p.m.) and the SSAC Athletics (Dec. 9, 2 p.m.). We have a busy month before the Macs Tournament. We have some nagging injuries and the flu took its toll on the entire dressing room, so were just hoping we can stay healthy and turn the page here, said Friesen. If we can get on a run here at home and take care of what we need to do over the next six to seven games, I think that well be in a pretty good spot heading into the Christmas break.
The number 10 was a lucky number for the Strathmore Vortex ringette team during their Lacombe tournament held Nov. 30 to Dec. 2.
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Gold medal winners

Kris Hinz Strathmore U14 Ice Vortex Strathmore U14 Ice Vortex ringette team brought home the GOLD in the Lacombe tourney November 30th - December 2nd. Ten was the lucky number this weekend as the team scored 10 goals in each of their 5 games. Day 1 they tied Airdrie 10 - 10, and defeated Saskatoon 10 - 6. Day 2 brought down the home team with a hit of 10 - 3, with a whopping 66 shots on net, to their 11. Bang up job girls! The final day, a second Saskatoon team fell victim to our posse - Strathmore 10 - Saskatoon 2, and the Gold medal match gave the Strathmore team a chance to replay the Airdrie team they had tied on Day 1. The teams looked evenly matched once again with a score of 3 - 3 at half time, but the next 20 mins. brought 6 more goals from each team - leaving the teams tied once again!! This led to a sudden death overtime where every member stood strong and Martina was able to bury the final goal in the top right corner- winning the Gold medal match 10-9! Way to play as a team, hang in there and commit to your lucky #10.
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Allowing body checking at the peewee level has been the source of some debate for awhile now. Currently body checking is not introduced until a player reaches the peewee age group, 11 and 12 years old. Some groups want to see body checking banned altogether for all minor hockey players. Earlier this year Hockey Alberta offered a survey to people to find out how they feel about the topic. Out of 142 people, 85 per cent believe implementing changes should be done at a provincial level. Out of the same 142 people 81 per cent do not think body checking should be removed from all levels. For somebody like myself thats old school, I think that they went the wrong way when they took checking out of the game until peewee. I understand why they did it. They want to de-
velop skills but now weve taught kids through half pint, novice and atom that its okay to skate with your head down, said Wayne Hansen, Strathmore Minor Hockey (SMH) president. Hansen said when the players move into peewee for their first year they may be playing with some secondyear kids who are bigger, stronger and faster. The first-year kids havent yet been broken of the skating-with-yourhead-down practice or they havent been taught properly and thats how they get hurt. Hansen feels the governing body, which in Strathmores case is Hockey Alberta, needs to do a better job of teaching body checking. On the other end of it, I can see their concern butconcussions, everybody is all worried about concussions and I understand why theyre worried about them but there are not necessarily a lot of concussion from the actual body contact itself. Some of it is from improperly fitted equipment, said
Hansen. We all know that kids dont wear their mouth guards properly. Theres some responsibility on their part. People buy equipment because it seems appropriate but they dont have it fitted properly, to me thats a big concern. Hansen said players and parents should go to a reputable sports store, or go on the Hockey Alberta website which talks about how to find and buy a properly fitted helmet. Helmets now also have concussion straps, and since switching to them a few years ago Hansen said there has only been one reported case of an SMH player with a concussion. Its an issue that is so divided down the middle with people who just believe one way or the other. One they dont think that we need more legislation involved and others who fall on the other side who figure somebody should legislate for everything, said
Hansen. Strathmore Minor Hockeys position on this would be until Hockey Alberta or Hockey Canada legislates it, it wont be coming to Strathmore. Its not something we feel as a board is in our jurisdiction to be doing. We follow Hockey Alberta, Hockey Canada rules. On the Hockey Alberta website they state that they follow the national standard outlined in rule 6.2 in Hockey Canadas playing rules which indicates body checking is permitted at the peewee level. In June voters opposed a motion put forward by Hockey Calgary to remove body checking in all levels of peewee. In Quebec body checking is not allowed in all levels of peewee hockey. In Ontario the Ontario Hockey Federation does not allow it in the house league levels. The full results of the Hockey Alberta survey can be found at www.hockeyalberta.ca.
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Bonny (Bourgouin) Callarec passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at the Strathmore Hospital at the age of 58 years. Bonny was born on March 24, 1954 at McCreary, Manitoba and was the second youngest of six children. She received her education at Laurier, Manitoba, graduating from grade 12 in 1972. On June 30, 1977, she married Gilles Callarec. They lived in Calgary for a number of years and later went their separate ways. Being she had no children of her own, all her nieces and nephews were her family. She loved them all the same and never spoke against any one of them. Each one was unique in her eyes. Bonny loved her solitude, space, and especially the outdoors. She loved music and liked to sing. She was known for her Big Heart and was always lending a helping hand to anyone who needed help. Bonny worked at different jobs and was a hard worker and very efficient at what she did. She is survived by two sisters, Patricia (Dan) and Charlotte (Roy); three brothers Joseph (Mary), Lionel (Adeline) and Eugene Jr. (Shirley); and many nieces and nephews. Bonny was predeceased by her parents Eugene and Marion Bourgouin. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Strathmore United Church at 11:00 a.m. If desired, donations may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society (#200, 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, T2E 2P5). To send condolences, please visit www. wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
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Kay was born on June 20, 1918 in Lewes, England and passed away on December 1, 2012 in Strathmore, Alberta. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Palmer Martin Vannebo (Pee Wee), in 2006. Kay, a British Land Army Girl, and Pee Wee, the Canadian soldier, met and married in England during the war. She joined him in Calgary in 1948, celebrating 61 years of a loving partnership prior to his passing. Strathmore had been home to the Vannebos and their Springer and Brittany spaniel dogs, all named Butchy, for over six decades. Kay worked in the old drugstore on Main Street, had a restaurant on the highway and then together Kay and Pee Wee enjoyed years in their Main Street hardware business. Their large garden, the cottage at Chestermere Lake and active participation in local Legion activities provided endless enjoyment. This quiet, lovely, proper British lady and very proud Canadian, was always ready to lend a helping hand. She was a wonderful Aunt and cared for numerous nieces and nephews during summer vacations at the farm Northeast of Strathmore in the early years and later at Chestermere Lake. Somehow she survived with good humour their endless adventures and misadventures. Years later, Kay had a feast prepared whenever they visited, predominately featuring the fish and game that Pee Wee, the fisherman/hunter, taught Kay how to cook. Kay spent the last seven years at the Wheatland Lodge where she enjoyed the company of several longtime Strathmore friends also residing there. Kay is survived by her brother Fred (Maura) Parsons, and their family in England. Canadian relatives include her loving and caring niece Pat Reynolds and husband Bob, of Calgary; nephew Norman (Verna) Vannebo, of Lethbridge; niece Peggy Howard, of Victoria, BC; along with numerous grand-nieces and grand-nephews; and brother-in-law Paul Huot, of Edmonton and his family. Her special, enduring friendships with Wanda, Irene and Yvonne brightened her days. In respect of Kays explicit request, no service will be held; her ashes will rest with her beloved Pee Wee at the Strathmore Cemetery in the Field of Honour. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to Dr. John W. Fanning for decades of care and attention. She was one of his first Strathmore patients! Kay was also most appreciative of the many kindnesses shown by the Wheatland Lodge staff. To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Wheatland County Food Bank (Box 2331, Strathmore AB T1P 1K1).
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Now HiriNg - F.T. at the Strathmore Station - Kitchen Helpers 11.30/hr experience preferred, but will train. F.T. Cook $13.61/hr 3-5 years experience required. Mail resume to 380 ridge road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1B5 or Fax 403-9349390 or Email: strathmorestation@gmail.com. PoSiTioN AvAilABlE AT THE ToddlE iNN dAy CArE. Please drop off resumes at the centre or email to toddlein@telus.net. Criminal record check, first aid and a level in childcare are required. ExPEriENCEd FlorAl dESigNEr. Contact Brian at Strathmores Florist. 403934-3737. AN AlBErTA CoNSTrUCTioN company is hiring dozer and Excavator operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780723-5051.
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The Strathmore Municipal Library is seeking an innovative and highly motivated full-time professional librarian for the position of Director of Library Services. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for public library service, particularly rural library service, and be skilled at building relationships in a collaborative, customer-focused environment. For a complete position description, please go to www.strathmorelibrary.ca/director Education Required Master of Library Science, Master of Library and Information Science, or equivalent from an CLA or ALA accredited institution Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter, along with three references, to: Jim Greer, board chair Strathmore Municipal Library 85 Lakeside blvd Strathmore, ab t1P 1a1 email: asmlibmgr@marigold.ab.ca closing date for this position is friday, December 14, 2012 by 5:00 pm. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
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A permanent part-time (25 hrs per week) clerk is required to commence immediately. Duties for the position include: Receiving, checking in, and sorting incoming loan items and returns Packaging all outgoing loan items. Preparing new items for circulation. Assisting with public-use computers and library equipment. Assisting with daily circulation duties. As this position manages 50, 000 loan items per year, applicant must possess excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail. The ability to take initiative, working independently and efficiently, is a strong asset. This position can be physically demanding; therefore, applicants must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 50lbs. Applicants must be computer literate and possess a willingness to learn new programs. The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and must be available to work various shifts including evenings and weekends. Cover letters and resumes may be sent by mail or email to: carmen erison, Director of Library Services Strathmore Municipal Library 85 Lakeside Blvd. Strathmore, AB T1P 1A1 asmlibmgr@marigold.ab.ca We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please submit your resume no later than December 21, 2012. No telephone inquiries please.
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Dixie Hartell (403) 934-2001 www.strathmorerealestate.com

This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom condo is located just behind Walmart. Great starter home. Full basement could be developed. Condo fees only 115/mon
$279,900
1219 sqft 2storey home featuring 3+1 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, open living area, attached garage and large fenced yard. Great family home located in Aspen Mews. 1014 sqft. 2+1 bedrooms, covered deck, double attached garage, large mature fenced yard. New roof. Garage used as workshop but easily converted back. Quick possession for this home in Cluny This great condo has 3 bedrooms, corner fireplace, balcony. Great starter home.
$119,900
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1 room for rent on acerage, 5 miles east of Strathmore. mile from Hwy #1. $450/mo utilities included. call for info. ron: 403-901-8719. fully furniSHed Home in Hillview. 2 sm bdrms & private bath available, shared kitchen & living room, no use of garage. responsible person only. i smoke, mostly in the grg, & have a lg dog. rent $1,200 per months includes all, utilities, cable, phone, hs internet, use of yard & bbqs. negotiable depending on needs of tenant, cleaning, yard & snow maintenance. don (403) 620-2021.
$148,000
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$177,000 $249,900
Upgraded Bi-level in Carseland, Granite, Hardwood, Travertine, Jetted tub, Fireplace the list goes on!!! PrICe reduCed IMMEDIATE POSSESSION, ADULT LIvING, 2 BEDROOM. BEST PRICED UNIT $164,900 114 aCres
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Glenna Mitzner (403) 605-6830 www.glennamitzner.com

4 level sPlIt In maPlewood 4 bdrms, 3 bath, family room with fireplace, back alley, heated fron attached garage. Quick Possession.
$164,900
2 miles north of Strthmore, gas well revenue, only 1 mile of gravel, build your dream home here!
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$314,900
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year end inventory clear out. tis the Seasonwhy not enjoy it in your new manufactured home. thats right we have new homes in stock ready for immediate delivery. call mike or lori at 1-800-640-2012 or 403320-2012 commonwealth Homes, lethbridge. lovely 1-Bd/1-BatH uPdated condo in great no pet 30+ complex. #107 43 westlake circle mlS c3532342 call Karen crosby, first Place realty 403-6800424.
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Fully developed split level. Double attached garage with extra parking. Huge great room with extra ceiling height and large stone feature wall fireplace. New bathrooms and fresh neutral paint. Huge yard close to school and across from park. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity. $264,900.
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FULLY FINISHED, 5 BEDROOM, HARDWOODS, OPEN DESIGN, CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION
Nonie Hall (403) 934-0420
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WOW !! OPEN DESIGN 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOM WALKOUT, FIREPLACE, FULLY FINISHED, UPGRADED
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$239,900
DOUBLE FRONT ATT GARAGE FULLY FINISHED, WALKOUT, NEW BE THE FIRST OWNERS
$235,000
Canyon Creek (Strathmore) www.strathmorerealty.ca
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CANAL CROSSING
LOT 9
Tina Scott (403) 901-5388 www.strathmorerealty.ca

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Like new 4 level split. 1500sq.ft. developed. 3 bed, 3 bath and family room. Huge double garage. New kitchen and beautiful decor. Excellent assumable mortgage. $279,900 eXClusIve! bow rIver vIew 1750 sq.ft. fully developed walk out bungalow. Huge lot overlooking the Bow. Totally luxurious home featuring all the extras in this custom build by Collingwood Homes. Impossible to replace at $649,900 reduCed mossleIGH aCreaGe 6.4 acres heavily treed, lots of soft water, Quonset, Barn, 1224sq. ft. bungalow, new kitchen, double garage, shows great, $359,900 mossleIGH 1100sq.ft. Bungalow on super insulated basement. Huge lot. Double garage.Central air. High eff. heat and water. Immediate possession. Excellent price. $179,900. bunGalow New kitchen and bath. Hardwood. Nice fenced yard and concrete drive. Detached garage. Low price. $179,900 bunGalow Fully developed four level split. Double att. heated garage. Huge great room with 10 ceiling and big stone fireplace. 3 bed, 2 bath, family room 2nd fireplace. Must see at $264,900
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CANAL CROSSING LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LOT FOR SALE (ZONED M-1) 16.18 ACRES (APPROX.)
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Fully developed 1373 sq.ft. bungalow. Double detached garage. Huge yard. Huge trees. Shows great.
Excellent building spot on 4 acres within one mile of Standard. 114 Acre Parcel, 1/2 hr east of Strathmore along irrigation ditch. Perfect place to build.
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Ross Collins (403) 934-2001
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LOT 10
$127,000
Commercial property on two lots in Rockyford. 14x 54 Atco building and 24x48 shop. Fenced yard.
Bungalow with detached garage on large,beautiful treed lot in Standard. Close to all ammenities.
$125,900
Leo Helfrich (403) 901-7776
$140,000
Have Interested buyers for farmland If you interested
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