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A proposal to address safety concerns by transforming

angled parking to parallel parking in the downtown core
left the business community in a frenzy last week, shocked
at the idea of losing half the parking stalls in front of their
establishment and alienating business at a time of muchneeded revival.
The two-phase downtown beautification project, presented in collaboration with the Downtown Design Review
Committee (DDRC) and the Town of Strathmore, proposed
implementing an inexpensive approach of changing the
existing 78 angled parking stalls along 2nd & 3rd Avenue
to parallel parking stalls a process that would eliminate
half the stalls in the process.
The plan, which also includes widening sidewalks, the
addition of green spaces, outdoor seating areas, and crosswalk bump-outs, was a result of numerous traffic violations and accidents over the past decade.
The issue with the angled parking is that our community, like almost every other community in the province
has grown out of angled parking, said Glenn Freeland,
chair of the DDRC. Angled parking had its time and its
place when vehicles were a lot smaller and when traffic
was a lot less. The vehicles have gotten so large and they
stick out so far, and so the safety aspect of it is astronomical. No parking style is perfect, but parallel is the safer of
the two.
According to a letter from the Strathmore RCMP, the current parking scenario on 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue is a
serious public safety concern for vehicles, pedestrians, and
cyclists. Statistics show that 118 cases of traffic violations
were committed from 2005 to 2013. Furthermore, 121 collisions took place over the past ten years in the area.
During an information session on June 16, business
owners took issue with the lack of other parking in close
proximity, cost of the entire beautification project, the impact of the loss of the Co-op, and challenges parallel parking poses to seniors and new drivers.
While many in attendances voiced their concern that the
changes may be premature losing parking spaces without offering an alternative residents were told that the
town had thought about the possibility of entering into a
partnership, such as with the Church on 2nd Avenue, in
helping maintain the parking lot in exchange for its usage.
Although others felt the town should purchase the Co-op
property and turn it into a public parking area, town officials felt it was too soon for such a commitment.
We want to make sure everybody is heard and were
not trying to hurt businesses, said Town of Strathmore
Councillor Pat Fule, who is also a member of the DDRC.
We are thinking about safety, because we are averaging
15 incidences a year on angle parking backing out into the
oncoming traffic. Thats a worry for us, and were trying to
find a good solution that will help the downtown core but
also make it safe.
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vaccinated against Hepatitis A
MIRIAM OSTERMANN

Numerous local residents are protecting themselves against a dreadful infectious disease, after a food handler at the
Strathmore Original Joes restaurant tested positive for Hepatitis A.
Although Alberta Health Services believes the risk of secondary infection is
low, those patrons who ate at the establishment between June 9 and June 19 are
encouraged to get vaccinated within 14
days of exposure.
Hepatitis A is a notifiable disease,
which means that whenever its diagnosed by the lab, which wouldve been
the case for this individual, then they notify us right away and we investigate,
said Judy MacDonald, medical officer of
health at AHS Calgary zone.
I must emphasize that the risk is very
low. We feel there is merit in offering
vaccine to help protect people that may
have been exposed.
While MacDonald said secondary infections are extremely rare, AHS statistics show that Hepatitis A infections in
the Calgary zone area are on the rise
from last year. As data fluctuates from
year to year, the Calgary zone has already had 16 confirmed cases for 2015,
and 20 cases across Alberta. A noticeable jump from 2014, where only 9 cases
were recorded in the Calgary zone, and
24 across the province.
We have more cases already this year
than we had all of last year, but that can
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A cases occur in people that have travelled, MacDonald added. Its a reminder of the recommendation to go and see
a travel clinic before you travel outside
of Canada, United States, or Western Europe, because Hepatitis A is quite common in other parts of the world and you
can get exposed through contaminated
food or water.
AHS confirmed that the food handler
of the Strathmore Original Joes, located
at #8, 100 Ranch Market, travelled outside of the country where they believe
she contracted the virus.
As the virus can be present in the stool,
and is transmitted through the fecal-oral
route, Hepatitis A can spread through
the preparation of food and drink when
the infected isnt practicing proper hygiene. It is expected that over 200 customers frequented the establishment a
day, before AHS inspected the facilities
on June 19.
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The following application(s) for development have been approved by the Town
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business hours. The permit will be issued following the lapse of the appeal
period.
Any person wishing to appeal this decision must submit their appeal no later
than 4:30 pm on July 10th, 2015. Appeals must be in writing, accompanied by
the $100.00 fee and submitted to the Secretary, Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board, Town of Strathmore, 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore AB T1P
1J1.
Date of Publication: June 26, 2015
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July 8th, 2015 - Bylaw #15-14
Bylaw 15-14 proposes to amend Land Use Bylaw 14-11 by adding the following
to Section 1.18 Notification, Issuance and Validity of Development Permit:
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A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected by the public during regular
office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday at the Town Office (680
Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB), or can be found on the Town website
(www.strathmore.ca). Please contact the Town Office if you would like an
opportunity to review and provide input on the proposed amendments prior to
the Public Hearing.
The Public Hearing will be held at the Council Chambers, Strathmore Municipal
Building, 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore Alberta on Wednesday, July 8,
2015, commencing at 7:00 pm with procedures in accordance with the Town of
Strathmore Council Procedural Bylaw #07-11 and amendments thereto.
Any person or group of persons, or person acting on his or their behalf,
who claims to be affected by any or all of the proposed bylaws may present
suggestions or concerns by making a submission to the public hearing.
Written submissions to the Public Hearing or the name of any person wishing
to make an oral presentation at the Public Hearing must be received by the
Planning and Development Department prior to 12:00 noon on Thursday July
2, 2015 as outlined in Bylaw #07-11 and amendments thereto. If your written
submission is not received by this time, please provide fifteen (15) copies for
distribution at the Public Hearing. Each person wishing to address Council at
the Public Hearing shall complete their verbal presentation within five minutes.
Please note that written submissions will become public documents once
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refused, another application for a development permit for the same or similar
use of the site shall not be made by the same or any other applicant until six
months after the date of the refusal of the application.
13. When an application for a development permit is refused, another
application for a development on the same site may be made within six months
after the date of the refusal of the application if:
(a) the application was refused because the application did not comply with
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Increase to the Langdon Peace

ANDREA ROBERTS
Times Contributor

In accordance with Landgons ever
growing population, a demand by the
community has lead to a greater police
presence in the area.
Community members approached
their council representative about an
increase in police presence after grow-
ing concerns for public safety.

People have been asking me to
slow speeders down so I brought it to
the council, said Rolly Ashdown, the
councilor for the area.
It was successful and the council
gave a little bit more to the budget for
policing.
One peace officer car has been added
to the rotation of the Rocky View area
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with a focus specifically on Langdon.

Ashdown said the patrol car will
have no set routine and will appear
on various days and times. He added
that while community members may
not physically see an increase in police presence they will see an increase
in tickets. The officers will be cracking
down on speeding and other traffic
law violations and Ashdown warned
for speeders to be more careful when
driving.
So really it is about adding more of
a presence in Langdon, Ashdown reaffirmed. The force is Langdon is likely
adequate but people would like to see
more so the county is complying.
Owners of the newly

opened OK tire Curtis Evans (l-r), Greg
Evans, and Steve
Marshman welcomed
community members
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Proposed downtown parking stall

changes worry businesses
Continued from Page 1

Recurring violations of eastbound
traffic crossing the solid yellow line to
park in one of the angled parking stalls
and unavoidable actions of sometimes
backing out blind into busy traffic, motivated the DDRC to propose a solution.
While the project emphasizes available
parking in existing lots including Kinsmen Park, the Co-op lot, and the parking area near the Strathmore Legion,
business owners remained unconvinced that their customers would continue to choose their services over box
stores near the highway where parking
is in abundance.
I think its a little scary that at a time
when were facing probably the biggest
crisis the downtown has ever faced that
were making access to our customers
more difficult, said Linda Code, coowner of Strathmores Florist. Cutting
down the parking will do that. Theres
not if, ands, or buts about it.
With a great turn-out to the meeting,
the DDRC, a volunteer committee, received feedback on possible solutions
including the installation of warning
signs regarding backing up and stronger enforcement of parking time limits.
Local business owner Mike Field also
proposed changing 2nd Avenue to a
one way a change that had previously
been implemented with no success.
Less parking? Youre killing my
business, and youre killing me, said
Field, co-owner of the Strathmore Value
Drugmart. Whos going to come and
shop at my store when they can go to
Shoppers Drugmart on the highway
and have a huge parking lot? I think
what youre doing here; youre killing
business downtown. I need customers,
and I need them to park in front of my
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While some attendees were worried
that the project would commence regardless, Freeland assured community
members that the meeting was for information gathering and feedback purposes only, and emphasised the DDRCs
desire to work with the building and
business owners in the downtown area.
Strathmore RCMP is currently

investigating a mischief that
occurred on June 12, 2015.
Sometime between the hours
of 18:00 on June 12th and
08:00 on June 15, Crowther Jr
High School was the victim of
vandalism. Multiple graffiti tags
were sprayed around the school.
If you have any information that
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Small businesses
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wage hike
ANDREA ROBERTS
Times Contributor

One of the NDPs election platforms, to increase the minimum wage to $15 by 2018, is raising concern among many
Alberta businesses including many small, local businesses
who fear for their future.
This increase in minimum wage does scare us and a lot
of other industries that will be affected, said Barb Stefanich
and Linda Oberg, the owners of the Red Carrot in Strathmore.
We definitely think it will be detrimental to small businesses. We cant raise our prices which means we are going
to have to have less staff and less service.
The Red Carrot is one of the small businesses that will
be affected by the wage increase. As a small business they
already offset their employees wages with discounts to the
store. The owners fear that the increase wont just affect
small businesses or those that pay out minimum wage, but
also the economy as a whole. Furthermore, big businesses
might have to leave the province in order to operate in
cheaper environments, which will hurt the economy. They
also reason if you raise minimum wage then you will have
to raise everyones wages and because of this everything
will increase in prices making the standard of living a lot
more expensive.
But really the extra money isnt going to be there or help
anyone because the price of everything is going to go up,
the owners agreed.
The thought is also shared by some economists, like Todd
Hirsch, ATB Financials Chief Economist, who said that increasing the minimum wage is like using a blunt tool to fix
poverty.
If you raise it for one you have to raise it for all, said
Hirsch.
However, both Hirsch and the Red Carrot owners agree
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wage will have a 42 per cent increase. According to a wage
profile proposed by the government of Alberta only 2.2 per
cent of employees earn minimum wage in the province and
of those the majority, at 39 per cent, are in the 15 to 19 age
range. According to Hirsch if the minimum wage spikes,
teenagers may face termination first, in order for the companys survival, and the Red Carrot feels they will have to
follow suit.
Because small business owners may not see the value in
working harder for less reward, Oberg and Stefanich lack
faith in the businesses survival when the proposed changes take effect.
Yet the government is telling people not to fear for they
have a plan. Jay Fisher, a government public affairs officer
in charge of jobs and the workplace, said that the government understands that people are afraid and oppose the
idea. The government has been in talks with employers,
businesses, and representatives of minimum wage workers
to see how the increase will be implemented. The government also plans to introduce the increase in increments
rather than it being introduced overnight.
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Canadian Tire leaps to first place in Jumpstart Campaign

ANDREA ROBERTS
Times Contributor

Every year Canadian Tires across the country
take part in the Jumpstart Campaign, which helps
to keep children active and fund disadvantaged
children to fulfill their sporting dreams.
Last year the Strathmore Canadian Tire came
second in the national standing of who has raised
the most money for the campaign. However, as
this year the winners will be taken separately from
the East and West, the local Canadian Tire is in
first place. The winner is Western Canada will win
a community BBQ event valued at $20,000.

Basically our goal is to fundraise as much as we
can so we never have to turn away any requests
for funding, said Shelley Orford, co-owner of the
Strathmore Canadian Tire. That way we can support every child that needs it in Strathmore.
The winner will be announced at the end of
June, which is also the Red Ball Campaign month.
Each ball costs $2 and is in support of the Jumpstart campaign. As of June 18 the Strathmore Canadian Tire has raised $5,340 in red ball sales and
hope to raise more on June 27.
This year in order to try to raise more money,
the Strathmore Canadian Tire will be holding their own

Jumpstart Day (which is nationally held in May) on June
27. The event will have a number of different activities such
as a BBQ, face painting and silent auction. The highlight of
the day, however, will be the dunk tank. Some local companies have signed up to be dunked. The dunking starts at
9 a.m. with Canadian Tire owner Randy Orford, manager
Jim Brooks before moving on to Strathmore RCMP Staff Sgt.
Kevin Reilly. Other participants include Chinook Financial,
Wheatland Kings, Save My License, Global Training, Tim
Hortons, Royal Bank and Animal Care Centre. Spectators can
also see Strathmore Mayor Michael Ells get dunked at noon.
When Strathmore Canadian Tire started participating in
the campaign in 2011, they helped 21 kids in the local area;
each year since then that number has doubled. In 2014 they
managed to fund 278 local kids with an amount that came
to $32,301.
All aboard
dads!!
Leif Baradoy and
his wife Laura are
all smiles as they
take their young son
West on a miniature
train ride with their
niece Iyla Weston,
snuggling up to their
grandfather
Mal
Weston during Fathers Day festivities
at Aspen Crossing
on June 21.
Justin Seward Photo
Mutual aid agreement settled

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

Wheatland County verbally agreed to sign a mutual aid
agreement with Environmental and Sustainable Resource
Development (ESRD).
The agreement just has to be signed by the county in order
for it to be completed that has taken effect June 16 and will
run until June 16, 2017.
The negotiations were very brief, said Alan Parkin,
Wheatland Countys Chief Administrative Officer.
One of our staff talked with the ESRD counterpart and
proposed an agreement and we made a couple of revisions
and it was done.
This will allow county access to more resources in case of
a fire emergency within county limits.
The agreement outlined will include administration, which
outlines who you should contact at the county in case of
that emergency and procedures. Prevention and Detection
involves fire and control orders, prescribed burning rules
and wildlife as well as urban interface. Presuppression suggests ways for hazard and resource sharing. Wildlife Operations includes provisions of manpower and equipment for
mutual aid while training will offer certain opportunities to
prepare for emergency situations.
The county will have now have access to equipment such
as helicopters, an airtanker group, birddog aircraft and manpower.
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Blue-Green Algae recurrence

in Wheatland County
MIRIAM OSTERMANN

Alberta Health Services (AHS) once
again issued a blue-green algae advisory in Wheatland County, after the
toxin-producing bloom was spotted in
Eagle Lake and Severn Creek Reservoir
several weeks ago.
Since 2012 Eagle Lake has fallen victim to the naturally occurring bacteria
also known as Cyanobacteria turning clear lakes into turquoise, gray, tan
or sometimes red soupy-like bodies of
water.
However, it wasnt the lakes appearance that caused medical professionals to issue safety warnings, but rather
the possible toxins often accompanied
with the bloom.
At this site weve had advisories
before, so its not too surprising that
it happened again, said Dr. Richard
Musto, medical officer of health for
AHS Calgary zone.
As part of our routine monitoring, a
water test was done and it showed the
cell count to be above cut-off levels. If
it gets above a certain level then we say
thats critical in terms of the amount of
toxin that will be released. Its the toxin that were worried about. Its toxic
to both, humans and animals.
With sunny and hot temperatures
playing active motivators in the bacterias proliferation, a bloom may become visible in the provinces nutrientrich lakes over the summer months.
With the possibility of the release of
toxins that, when concentrated, could
lead to irritation of the skin and eyes,
sore throat, rash, fever, nausea, and diarrhea, Wheatland County recently advised their residents to stay away from
the infected water bodies.
Were giving out warnings, said
Lisa Bastarache, communications officer for Wheatland County. Our people were out there putting up signs
and warning people about what can
happen. Some of the areas around
there are still nice to go around if you
want to go for a picnic. Just stay away
from the water and dont eat any of
the fish.
Wheatland County does not have
the authority to force residents to stay
away from the lakes, and without ways
to treat the situation, the county requires patience until the algae eventually succumbs to colder temperatures
in the fall.
Currently Alberta Health Services
is monitoring 50 public recreational
beaches on 37 lakes, which were subject to the algae before. Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development and Alberta Tourism, Park
and Recreation are also monitoring
close to 60 whole lake sites.

While Musto said the risks are serious, Eagle Lake RV Resort owner-operator Leslie Pringle has observed the
algae for years and said its not the
lakes that have changed but the hype
surrounding the natural occurrence.
Its a perfectly natural phenomenon
in this and any prairie lake, said Pringle. Algae has always been here. Its
important to read and listen and decide for yourself and know that the
lake hasnt changed. Algae was coming and going from these lakes, its the
way the information is being collected
and the way information is being disseminated thats changed.
According to AHS, as weather and
wind conditions can contribute to the
relocation of an algae bloom within
the lake, those areas clear of the bloom
are safe to use for recreational purposes while the advisory is in place.
However, because boiling the lake
water will not remove the blue-green
algae-produced toxins, residents are
warned to provide an alternate source
of drinking water for themselves, their
pets, and livestock.
Wheatland County will provide an
update immediately if the situation
were to change. However, based on
previous years, the advisory may remain in place until the end of summer.
For more information on health concerns or blue-green algae, call Health
Link Alberta at 1.866.408.5465.
THANK YOU
Tim Hortons would like to thank the

following businesses for their generous
donations towards our Camp Day
silent auction 2015
The Road House

Queens Nails
Canadian Tire
ATB
No Frills
Liquor Store
Royal Bank
Atco Gas
Dairy Queen
Agriculture
Society
Boston Pizza
No Frills
Credit Union
Strathmore Station
Original Joes
M & M Meat shop
Humptys
Studio 86
Rona
Regal
Rockys Bakery
Scotia Bank
Norwex
Curves
Hoops
Home Hardware
Amanda Turcotte, Kim Marshall, and

Donna Mattern Great job putting this
together AGAIN!
This could be YOU in 2015!
After 20 years
Les and Lorri wish to retire and
have decided to sell Pizza 2/49.
Established for 30 years in the
same Downtown location.
Great revenue with even
greater potential.
Call 403-934-8787
or 403-934-2767
for more information
Standing up for families by extending compassionate care

KEVIN SORENSON, M.P., CROWFOOT
Parliamentary Report

One of the most difficult times for anyone is when a loved
one is dying or at risk of death. The demands of caring for a
gravely ill family member can jeopardize both employment
and financial security. The Government of Canada believes
that, during such times, Canadians should not have to choose
between keeping their job and caring for their family.
Compassionate care benefits, provided through the Employment Insurance (EI) program, are available to individuals tem-
Strathmore Legion Branch #10
NEWS
By Irene Knappe, Secretary / PR / Membership

One more week of Wednesday Bingo until summer break!
Dont know what to do on Friday nights? Dont forget about
Jans special dinners, jamming and meat draws.
On July 1st, Canada Day, our Legion will once again raise the
flags at the Kinsmen Park. Come and join us for the ceremony!
We will have our large blue and yellow wagon at Kinsmen Park
on July 1st, as well. Once again, WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!
I am certain you all read about the Shoot For the Troops, 9th
Annual Charity Dart Shoot, which took place on May 2nd, 2015,
at the Legion. I am now able to delight you with the results!
Thanks to the generosity of people who donated items to the Silent Auction, members and committees of Branch #10, the 60 dart
players who came from all over, not just Srathmore, $5,503.75
was raised for our charity with ALL proceeds going to the Calgary
Military Family Resource Centre! The auction alone managed to
raise $866! These are all-time records! Thank you, thank you,
THANK YOU to all who participated!!! SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR!!!!!
There will be no General Meeting held in July or August but
the Executive will continue on with theirs.
HAPPY SUMMER TO ALL!!!

For further information, please call the Legion at 403.934.5119
porarily away from work to care for a sick family member with a significant risk of death. Our
Conservative government is increasing the financial
support for individuals taking care of family members facing a significant risk of death
Effective January 3, 2016, Economic Action Plan
(EAP) 2015 will invest up to an additional $37 million annually to extend the duration of compassionate care benefits from the current six weeks to six
months. The benefits can also be taken within an
expanded period of 52 weeks (up from 26 weeks)
and can be shared between family members.
Estimates suggest that up to 6,900 claimants per
year could benefit from this enhanced measure.
The enhancements being made to compassionate
care benefits through EAP 2015 reaffirms our Governments commitment to helping families receive
the support they need as they care for loved ones
across Canada and here in Crowfoot.
Eligibility for compassionate care benefits remains the same, including the requirement for a
medical certificate signed by a doctor attesting to
the family members condition. Self-employed Canadians can apply for EI special benefits if they are
registered for access to the EI program.
This builds on our Governments record of past
legislation, such as the Helping Families in Need

Act which allows parents to suspend the payment
of their EI parental benefits if they become ill or
are injured, and collect EI sickness benefits. This
allows additional flexibility to claimants in receipt
of EI compassionate care benefits or EI benefits
for parents of critically ill children to convert to
their EI sickness benefits if they become ill or are
injured. They may resume collecting the balance of
their parental benefits thereafter, if needed.
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadian families. The changes we are
making through Economic Action Plan 2015 will
ensure that families are able to care for their loved
ones. Through these enhancements, the Government is ensuring that the EI program continues to
help Canadians when they need it most.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or previous columns you may write me at
4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call
780-608-4600, toll-free 1-800-665-4358, fax 780608-4603 or e-mail Kevin.Sorenson.c1@parl.gc.ca.
Please visit my new Facebook page SorensonKevinA to receive updates on what is happening in Ottawa and across the riding or follow me on Twitter
@KevinASorenson.
Beatles Crazy
The Los Angeles-based tribute band, Beatlemania, played an excellent show full of songs from the original bands playlist on
June 20 at the Strathmore Family Centre. Strathmores own Kirstyn Johnson (r) did a fine job opening up for Beatlemania.
Thought for
the Week
~
Everything
is funny as
long as it
happens to
somebody
else.
Will Rogers
Saddle Up for Janice!

Pam Metzgen (left photo) is all smiles while running the barrel racing on June 18 at the Strathmore Legion. The festivity was part of the Back
in the Saddle Fundraiser to help out Janice Eaton, who is a cancer survivor. Deborah Murray
(right photo, l-r) watches as Miranda Peters rolls
the dice during a game of Legion Horse Race on
June 18 at the Strathmore Legion. The game was
part of the Back in the Saddle Fundraiser to help
out Janice Eaton, a cancer survivor.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dont let it happen to you

To the Editor
When it comes to accidents, its common to think,
oh, it will never happen to us.
That is what we thought until our six-year-old son,
Roan, a member of The War Amps Child Amputee
(CHAMP) Program, lost his leg in a lawn mower accident.
A few years ago, Roan was riding on a lawn mower
with an adult when he fell off and severed his left leg
at the knee. As he was airlifted by helicopter to the
hospital, we wondered if we were going to see him
again.
With lawn cutting season here, we want to help
spread Roans message across the country that kids
should never be around a lawn mower. It doesnt matter how good you are with machinery, it just takes a
moment for a life-changing accident to happen. Today, Roan is an active and energetic child thanks to
help from The War Amps with financial assistance for
artificial limbs, regional seminars and peer support.
We just hope that his story will prevent even one child
from being injured.
If you would like to learn more about how to encourage children to play safely, please visit waramps.
ca.
Jolene and Neil Heck
Stettler
Giving thanks to local Lions

To the Editor
Hats off to the Cheadle Lions Club for planting
the seed for a much needed regional hospice for the
Strathmore area. Most of us do not want to think about
the need of a hospice until we are actually faced with
this difficult time be it a family member, a friend, or
just someone who needs this care.
As there is only one palliative care room in the
Strathmore General Hospital, and at times many people need this facility, the need is great and growing.
The basic idea of a hospice is a place where people
who need this care will not have to leave their own
community, but will be in a peaceful caring place
where friends and family can visit and spend time
with them.
Once the facility is up and running. Caring and

trained health personnel will be there to assist patients and meet their needs in a caring and peaceful
manner.
Hopefully many people will work together and donate to this project. The work will not be easy, the
budgets will be tight and many ideas need to be discussed and shared.
But if we as a community of concerned people volunteer and work together the vision will become a
reality.
Remember even the biggest snowball came from a
single snowflake.
Peggy McLean
Strathmore
Barricaded man surrenders to RCMP

MIRIAM OSTERMANN

Following a three-hour evacuation and an
equipped and on-guard RCMP presence in one of
Strathmores neighbourhoods, authorities were able
to convince a man to leave the residence in which
he had unlawfully barricaded himself, and surrender.
Eight RCMP officers were spotted setting up a perimeter around a residence near Brentwood Drive
and Maplewood Drive on June 19 at approximately
6:30 p.m, after 49-year-old Vaughn Eugene Carrigan contacted the authorities describing his whereabouts and his intentions of remaining in the home.
By entering the home, Carrigan violated conditions of his recognizance - a condition imposed by
the courts - that prohibit the individual from stepping foot on the property as a result of a domestic violence incident. Proceeding to barricade the
doors and windows with household items and reportedly possessing a hatchet, Strathmore RCMP
communicated with Carrigan for three hours before
he eventually surrendered.
These type of events do, unfortunately, occur,

said Staff Sgt. Steve Vince, with the Strathmore
RCMP detachment. When they do, the police in the
area are looking out for the safety of everyone in
that area. Were interfering with peoples off-time
that are trying to enjoy their home-life, and we appreciate the publics assistance in keeping everyone
in the community safe.
While Vince added that these incidents are neither common nor rare, however, the detachment
deals with several similar incidents a year. The
Emergency Response Team was also requested for
assistance though they didnt arrive before Carrigan
surrendered.
The residents residing on the property were not
home at the time of the incident, and the surrounding neighbours were allowed back into their homes
by 10 p.m.
Carrigans current charges include uttering
threats, driving while unauthorized, and three
counts of breach of recognizance, along with other
previously laid charged. He is currently being held
in custody and will appear in Drumheller court on
June 26.
Tammy Lambert
Jencor Mortgage Advisor
Lambert
Office: Tammy
403.245.3636
ext. 2016
Jencor
Advisor
Cell: M4ortgage
03.934.0937
Office:
403.245.3636 ext. 2016
tammy.lambert@jencormortgage.com

Cell: 403.934.0937
tammy.lambert@jencormortgage.com
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Dear days of the week

PAT FULE
Fule for Thought
Dear Monday to say I hate you would be an understatement. In the words of the younger generation
you suck! Oh yeah, you act like this fresh new day,
where anything can happen, and blah, blah, blah. The
reality is that you are what we face, after weve had
two days of fun and freedom! Its like youre a punishment, a penance just because we had a little too
much fun on our days off! In fact, you jerk, the NY
Times stated there are 20 per cent more heart attacks
on Mondays than any other day of the week! Its bad
enough youre who you are, but do you have to actually kill us more, too?! If you were a girl, this would
be a break up letter! Its actually too bad that you cant
be dumped that were stuck with you! In fact, Ive
written a poem for you: Roses are red, violets are blue
garbage is dumped, and so are you! From now on
Monday, youre dead to me!
Dear Tuesday, Im sorry. I want to like you more than
I do. The one good thing about you, is that at least
youre not Monday! However, youre too much like
Monday! Youre like the rebound girl or guy thats way
too much like the ex! You hint at being closer to the
work weeks end, but not enough to really be of use to
us! In fact, you remind me of dancing with a cousin at
a wedding. Oh sure, it may be okay, but we all know
nothings going to come of it! I read that some cultures
actually consider Tuesday as a bad luck day. In fact,
On a Tuesday in 1204 (history lesson coming!), Constantinople was conquered by the Christian Crusaders.
Now I dont even really know where Constantinople is,
but you can bet it was bad luck for the people living
there! So, dont get cocky Tuesday, youre still a pretty
useless day, and Fridays really far away!
Dear Wednesday, I must admit youre a breath of
fresh air compared to Tuesday! In fact, our more modern culture has nicknamed you hump day! Now, for
those of you who are twisted, the other reason for the
name is not the real one clean it up, this is a G- Rated column! Youre hump day, because youre finally
close to the middle of the week. If we get through you,
its downhill to Friday! However, lets face it, youre still
no Friday youre a bit of a tease, hinting at what
Friday could be! In fact, theres an old saying about
being born on Wednesday, and I gotta tell ya it fits!
Remember this one? Wednesdays child is full of
woe. Hey, that kind of makes sense for me, anyway,
because Debbie was born on a Wednesday, and Ive
been on the receiving end of some of that woe!
Dear Thursday, I like you, I like you a lot in fact
I may actually have a crush on you! Youre a taste
of whats to come. Youre like Christmas Eve, where

we look forward to the next day so much, its hard
to sleep! I mean many bars even have Thursday specials! If weve made it to Thursday, we can make it
one more day, and get to the mother lode of treasure
Friday! Even if we get carried away on Thursday,
we know all we have to do, is survive just one workday, we can do that! Even some universities and colleges hold fewer classes on Fridays, so Thursdays have
become known as Thirstdays, as students can drink
more, and then face a lighter Friday, where they can
sleep in and recover!
Dear Friday, you are the best! Or, as the kids would
say, youre the bomb! Youre the day we count on
for fun, dress down days at work, we get paid on you,
and we meet pals for a beverage or two or three!
Many people have weekends off, so youre the day we
celebrate, and often let loose a bit. You can see it here
in Strathmore, its in the air, you can smell it! Or is that
the deep fried wings? I dont have to tell you I love
you, and everyone else does, too!
Dear Saturday, how do I love you? Let me count the
ways! I love you for the freedom, the excitement of
being the start of two whole days off no teenagers
to try and motivate to read something, or God forbid
work! We can sleep in, do something amazing, see
things, or even just finally do nothing! If you were a
woman, Id marry you! Sorry Deb, but Saturdays are
pretty great!
Dear Sunday, youre a fickle b*#*#! I mean, youre
our rest day, but you also come with baggage, and
you know what that is. No matter how fun you start
off, no matter what amazing thing is planned, theres
always your pal Monday lurking on the horizon. Youre
the train tunnel of fun, with a light at the end thats
moving really fast at us! And that light is a train light,
and were going to be smeared on the cow catcher!
Theres even a new condition referred to as Sunday
Night Blues! 78 per cent of people in a recent Monster.com poll reported they fall into a slight depression
because the weekends fun is replaced by the stress of
the new workweek! Yeah, thats right, Monday Im
talking about you!
P.S. I would like to thank my co-writers this week,
my children Brennen and Breanne Fule.
(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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Carseland Fire Association waiting

on Countys decision
MIRIAM OSTERMANN

The Carseland Fire Fighter Association (C.F.F.A) is looking
to Wheatland County to cover the costs for their new fire
hall, after a 40/60 split has the association scrambling to
raise nearly half a million dollars.
Wheatland County currently operates the Strathmore and
Carseland fire halls, after the Strathmore Rural Fire Association disbanded last year. As part of the recommendations
laid out in the Fire Service Review, that was conducted as
a result Wheatland County taking over the fire service, the
Carseland fire hall was deemed in need of upgrades and expansion. As the building is quite old, the county is considering building a new facility. However, with an estimated cost
of over $1 million, C.F.F.A is concerned about being able to
raise $480,000, and approached Wheatland County about
absorbing all costs on June 16.
Were the main funder of it, said Alan Parkin, CAO of
Wheatland County. Currently the funding model is 40 per
cent from the community and 60 per cent from the county.
Other municipalities have paid more for a fire hall.
Yet, the association argued their organization wasnt created to tackle such ambitious projects, instead focus on equipment and firefighter needs.
It was originally set up just as a fundraising body to help out the firemen
because it used to be looked after by
the Strathmore Rural Firefighters Association, said Adrian Knaus, president
of the C.F.F.A.
They had an association both for
the funding and one for the day-to-day
operations. This board originally was
not set up to do that, to go out and
raise that kind of funds for the hall.
The County is looking at breaking
ground in 2016 but with the slower
process of fundraising, the process
could take a little longer.
He added that they will stay in limbo
until there is a decision made from the
County.
Carseland area resident, Susan Page,
believes that any emergency service is
esssential and the county should implement a tax levy on the community
to pay for the fire hall.
To me its silly that they want people to fundraise, it should be a tax,
said Page.
To my thinking, thats the way it
should be. Its like a hospital or school.
Fire coverage is extremely important
and it shouldnt be left to people to
think do I?
She believes that the community will
have to pay but that the county should
make it mandatory for people to contribute.
Its going to come out of our pockets one way or another, said Page.
Where does the county get their
money? From taxes.
While Parkin said the community
will be expected to come up with their
share, the project is projected to open
in 2017.
Musical talents
Josie Willems performs Mist on the Piano during the recital on June 20 at the Strathmore Alliance Church.
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Volunteering: The
Happiness Effect
KRISTA STOUT
Games Coordinator

Did you know that studies have proven helping others promotes happiness
in yourself? Sign up to volunteer at the
Summer Games and inspire a little happiness in yourself and those around
you!
We are currently looking for Food
and Transportation volunteers. Anybody willing to help out with cleanup
or food preparation is needed! Have experience driving a tractor or other farming machinery? Sign up for Transportation and help move participants around
the venues!
All volunteers are reminded to attend
one of the upcoming Volunteer Rallies!
Come to the Strathmore High School
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Alberta Authors featured

at Strathmore library
MIRIAM OSTERMANN

Owing to a collaboration
between three institutions,
Alberta authors - including
Strathmores own are receiving well-deserved recognition while providing
patrons a greater selection
of books to read over the
summer.
The Marigold Library System partnered up with the
Book Publishers Association
of Alberta,and the Writers
Guild of Alberta to offer the
Read Alberta Books display
that is currently showcased
at the Strathmore Municipal
Library.
Eager to get first dibs at
the collection, the library is
the first Marigold member
library to feature the selection before it travels to its
next destination in just over
a weeks time.
The book publishing
market in Canada is really
tough and to get publicity
is really difficult for Alberta
authors, so this is kind of a
way to promote them and
help people discover great
local literature that they
may not otherwise have access to, said Rachel Dick
Hughes, director of library
services in Strathmore.
We booked it as fast as
we could. Sometimes people come and see the stacks
and its just overwhelming.
Or they just pick the same
popular authors theyve always read were hoping
by having them featured
they will step out of their
comfort zone a little bit and
discover this.
Library staff supplemented 11 of the 40 books with

Strathmore authors to provide a greater local presence among the selection.
With a wide variety of
topics, the display offers
books ranging in genres
from short stories to fiction
to non-fiction. Amidst the
literature are some familiar
names including Patricia
Mullin, Derek Donais, Audrey Gene, and Denise Geremia.
Having lived in Strathmore for six years, Samantha
Adkins, co-founder of the
Strathmore Writers Group
and author of eight books,
held her first book signing
at the local library and understands the importance of
recognizing local talent.
The library here has always been really supportive
of my writing, Adkins said.
Usually your first readers
are people that you know,
so people in your community. So having that at your local library is a great way for
people to learn that youre a
writer. Its just a way to get
the word out and get new
readers.
The travelling display also
includes Alberta award winning authors and nominees
from 2014.
Excited about the display,
Dick Hughes hopes the program will grow and include
a greater children books variety.
The Read Alberta Books
display has been available
at the Strathmore Municipal
Library since June 1, and
patrons may still sign out
books until July 9.
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Raise the Roof
wheatland further education society
The Vikas India Housing Projects Raising the Roof dinner and silent auction
took place on June 20 in Rockyford. The
event fundraised to provide 12 families
in an impoverished village in India with
new homes. Father Jack Bastigal (back
row, l-r), Gerald Geeraert, Bill Locke,
Dale Geeraert, Father Joseph Nagothu,
dancer Tanisha, Allan Munchrath, Erwin
Hoelscher. Mary Jo Hoelscher (front, l-r),
Lorrie Geeraert, Sister Cecilia and Carol
Munchrath.
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As the first point of access for adult learners, the communitybased learning system has the crucial role of providing a
non-threatening, flexible learning environment that raises
awareness and creates a culture of learning in communities.
Through the Community Adult Learning Program, Alberta
Innovation and Advanced Education provides funding to
support the delivery of part-time, non-formal adult learning
opportunities in local communities, providing learners with
access to the information, services or learning opportunities
needed to be successful.
New programs and guidelines:
1. 1. Foundational Learning/Essential Skills: skills needed
for work, learning and life. They are used in nearly every
job at different levels of complexity and enable people
to evolve with their jobs and adapt to workplace change.
Essential skills are reading, writing, document use,
numeracy, computer use, thinking, oral communication,
working with others and continuous learning.
2. English Language Learning (speaking, reading, writing
and listening): is essential for newcomers to Alberta
to settle into local communities, reduce barriers to
employment, and become full participants in society.
3. Basic Technology Skills/Workplace Readiness:
coordinating with local business and industry to identify
learning gaps and build a skilled workforce with the
ability to use computers and related technology; also to
leverage programs and services by responding to these
gaps to encourage continued growth in the community.
Basic Technology Skills include: computer software
and application skill development, communication
through social media, e-mail, safe internet navigation,
occupation-specific computer and technology training,
and understanding workplace culture.
Additional programs coming soon:
Foundational Family Literacy: Programs are directed towards
the parents of children up to six years of age and support
the oral language and early literacy development of their
children. Foundational Family Literacy promotes the value
and benefits of literacy by providing parents with the skills
and strategies to create a literacy-rich environment in the
home and using daily activities to strengthen the emergent
literacy skills of their children.
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Mayors gather
The Strathmore Travelodge were the hosts of the annual Mayors Caucus from June 17-19. The
platform offered mayors from villages, towns, and cities to discuss their communitys issues.
Justin Seward Photo
Co-op closing doors keeps

small businesses alive
MIRIAM OSTERMANN

When conglomerate giant Co-op decided on taking its business out of the
downtown and relocate to the highway
to accommodate growing demand and
a lack of capacity, the move was seen
as the destruction of Strathmores core
ironically now the only lifeline for some
local businesses.
Exorbitant rent in areas across the
highway and in Ranch Market are leaving several local businesses treading
water, unable to keep up with the areas
big-box stores.
As a result, more businesses are occupying space in the downtown area,
some of which were left abandoned.
Years ago the downtown was expensive too and I didnt want to move there,
but now with the big guys moving out
theres more room for the little guys,
said Ed McCune, owner of Strathmores
Movie Gallery.
Its ridiculous, you just cant survive
out here anymore with a small business.
I see it as a very positive move, way
cheaper rent. Now every cent I make
doesnt go into making the landlord
happy, and its a better location as far as
proximity to my customers.
Despite saving money on rent, which
McCune said cost him $35 per square
foot, the new location on Main Street
will locate him closer to his customers,
some of whom live in walking distance.
In accordance with the Downtown
Design Review Committees vision of
increasing density, beautifying the area,
and attracting more pedestrians to the
main stretch, the relocation is one of
several changes currently taking effect
in Strathmore.
Every town, every community, every
city has specific areas that are commercially developed for multiple box stores,
restaurants, shopping centres, groceries
stores, and so we will never be able to
compete with that, said Glenn Freeland,
chair of the Downtown Design Review
Committee (DDRC).
A lot of this stuff shouldve been
done twenty years ago, theres been a
lot of pushback from a lot of our elected officials in the past. Times they are
changing. Either you evolve and change
or you die. We dont want to die, we
want to change.
The Town of Strathmore has sec-
tioned the downtown in three distinct

areas: Park Village to Waddy Lane,
Wheatland Trail and Lakeside Boulevard
as the north downtown; 2nd, 3rd, and
4th Avenue, where most businesses are
concentrated as central downtown; and
south downtown including 5th, 6th and
some of 4th Avenue, a predominantly
residential area.
While the DDRC has been productive
this year with the installation of new
street signs, the volunteer committee efforts aim to make the core aesthetically
more appealing to building and business owners and renters.
Amidst the changes, which recently
included upgrades to the downtown
storm sewer infrastructure to accommodate future growth and the approval of
a 12-unit apartment building, independently owned sporting good store Rebel
Sports is taking up residence in the former Saan store thats been sitting empty
for years.
Theres a need and theres a want for
it here in town, said owner Rhonda McCoomb.
Ive got lots of parking here and visibility. I could be on the highway, but
my core customers arent going to be
highway traffic, its going to be local. So
being downtown made sense to me.
The store will carry sporting equipment for hockey, ringette, baseball, lacrosse as well as clothing, runners, and
skates. With minor construction and
upgrades to the structure already underway, the store is expected to have
its grand opening in the beginning of
August.
According to Freeland, making the
downtown more appealing through
the use of signs, removing back lights,
and greener spaces can have an impact
on residents frequenting the area. The
DDRC is also looking into bringing more
festivals to Strathmores downtown and
together with the town realize that attracting residents will revive the area.
We think we have a strategy and
quite a few of us have been to conferences that deal specifically with saving
downtowns in small towns, said Town
of Strathmore Councillor Pat Fule.
The number one thing they keep
hammering away at us is that you have
to have residents living downtown. You
have to increase the density and if you
have the residents then retail will follow,
or the retail will be saved.
Award-winning director brings romantic comedy to Rosebud stage

LAUREEN F. GUENTHER
Times Contributor

Award-winning
director
Kevin McKendrick brings his
talents to Rosebud Theatre
this summer, directing The
Last Train to Nibroc on the
BMO Studio Stage. McKendrick won the 2015 Calgary
Theatre Critics Award for Best
Direction of a Play for Equivocation, which he directed
for the Shakespeare Company this winter. He also recently received the Harry and
Martha Cohen Award from
Alberta Theatre Projects, for
significant and sustained contribution to Calgary theatre.
The Last Train to Nibroc is
a romantic comedy, set in the
1940s. (Raleigh) is a flyer in
the U.S. Air Force, whos just
left the service for medical
reasons, because he has epilepsy, McKendrick said. On a
train to Corbin, Kentucky, he
meets May, whos traveling
back from California where
shed gone to meet her fianc, expecting theyd become
missionaries. Heather Pattengale and Jordan Cutbill play
May and Raleigh.
Its a story about love and
forgiveness. Its romantic.
Its very funny in places. Its
poignant, McKendrick said.
The script itself is a really
strong piece of writing. Its

evocative. It makes you feel
things. It makes you laugh in
a genuine way,
Here are two people who
were pursuing a dream that
they thought was the most
important thing in their life,
and those dreams have been
shattered, he said. They
come to realize that what
they really want and need is
in their own backyard rather
than across the seas.
The authentic dialogue
in the very real relationship
(between May and Raleigh)
is the plays biggest strength,
he said. Its fraught with all
of the foibles that we experience as humans -- anxiety and
fear and questioning faith.
And wondering what our
purpose is in life. The playwright has captured a very
human exploration of what it
means to be a person.
Norma Roth created a
wonderfully evocative design, he said. Were using
the sense of the same setting
and just altering it slightly,
to try and create a place that
moves in time and place. Its
been a very strong design
that way.
And sound designer Paul
Zacharias is using banjo, accordion and guitar for the
soundtrack, interweaving his
original work with gospel and

Appalachian music. Its a really
wonderful sound to accompany
a play, McKendrick said.
If youve never been out to
Rosebud, what a delightful way
to make this your introduction
to the place, he said. You can
come out and have a bite to eat
and enjoy the beautiful setting,
and take in a smart and entertaining piece of theatre at the

same time.
The Last Train to Nibroc opens
on July 2, on Rosebuds BMO
Studio Stage, and runs at 5 pm,
Wednesdays to Saturdays, til August 29. Get tickets at 1-800-2677553 or www.rosebudtheatre.
com.
Annual Pancake Breakfast
July 1st, from 7am-10:30am

Strathmore Fire Hall
721 Lakeside Blvd.
$3.00 a Plate
Join us for a morning of family fun
at our Annual Pancake Breakfast!
Games, Fire Trucks & Great Food!
Plus
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in Kinsmen Park from Noon - 11pm.
Please Drink Responsibly
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Local comic book store, Weve got
Issues, and an elementary teacher are
working together to ensure Strathmore
kids have an unforgettable summer this
year, by offering a day camp focused on
crafts, comic books, and games.
Starting next week, kids aged eight
to 14 can participate in video gaming

tournaments, writing their own comic
books, and creating their very own superhero.
When the opportunity arose to create a day camp, Westmount Elementary
Grade 5 teacher Aric Wutzke didnt hesitate to jump on board, and has already
received much interest among the students in his card game club.
Growing up I never really had a

place to hang out until I started playing
card games, and everywhere I moved to
the comic book store was one of those
places where I knew I could find friends
and just have a good time, Wutzke said.
Our goal is to have a fun, safe place
for kids to hang out. Were really trying
to create something more than a comic
book store, but be a part of the community.
The day camp will engage participants with numerous creative activities
that will constantly change on a daily
basis. Such projects include decorating
an Ikea table by plastering it with comic
book cut-outs or Magic cards, depending on each individuals interests. The
initiative will also dedicate one day to
vintage video games, where boxes are
being dusted off and kids have a chance
to compete against each other playing
some of the classics. As well, Wutzke
is incorporating some of his card club
success by giving away card decks and
teaching those interested to play the
card game Magic.
Since opening his store in early 2014,
Dave Harvey, the owner of Weve Got
Issues, often heard parents inquire on

whether he would offer a day camp.
While he wasnt planning on providing
such a service, the mood took a slightly
different turn when Wutzke, one of his
regulars, decided to organize the project and heed the demand.
Its not daycare, we dont classify
ourselves as that, but it is that kind of
mentality, Harvey said.
I mentioned it to a teacher, who is a
regular here, and he said I would love
to organize something like that, thatd
be awesome. So now were doing it. A
lot of these kids want to do stuff they
actually enjoy in the summer.
The two organizers are hoping to limit the number of students to 12 participants with a couple additional walk-ins
a day.
The day camp will kick off weekdays
on July 2 until July 16 and Aug. 3 to
Aug. 28. While several of Wutzkes students have already pre-registered, parents can drop off their kids on a daily
basis for $25 a day. Signing up for five
days will cost $100, 10 days $180, and
to attend every day of the program will
total $480.
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The Municipal Affairs announcement
of ending a nearly five-year-long budget freeze and implementing the former governments promises of increasing grant funding, is posing a stumbling
block for library systems who in turn
are facing a possible $500,000 shortfall.
After years of struggling with insufficient provincial funding frozen to
the 2010 population and neglecting
to consider thousands of people new
to Albertan communities announcements were made of increasing the municipal grants and system grant rates
by 10 cents, while thawing the budget
freeze and upgrading to a 2014 population base.
Although the proposed financial
swelling of the previously stagnant
$1.5 million grant funding would result
in additional $215,000, library systems
experienced a hiccup when told only
75 per cent of the forecast will be allocated by the end of June leaving
the organizations cash-strapped once
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This is not what I wouldve gotten normally last year, said Michelle
Toombs, CEO of the Marigold Library
System. Were short about $500,000
from what we hoped to get later on in
the fall. Were hopeful that when things
settle down and the new government
has a chance to regroup that they take
a look at the budget and we will get
what we were promised.
With proposed changes suggesting
$5.55 per capita in municipal grants
and $4.70 in system grants for last years
population size, the Marigold Library
System was expecting a total of $1.76
million. As only three-quarters, or $1.3
million, of the funds are being dished
out until the fall, Marigold is forced to
tighten their belts and postpone anticipated projects into the foreseeable
future. Such initiatives include upgrading IT systems, replacing delivery vans,
and a new space. However, Toombs
remained optimistic that no changes
will occur to their service grants, or the
$1,000 IT Capacity Fund, which allows
libraries to continue to pay for sourcing
of materials, and the maintenance and
licensing of IT equipment.
According to last years numbers, the
Strathmore Municipal Library one of
Marigolds 37 member libraries relied
on the library system for nine per cent
of its funding. Despite heavily relying
on the municipality for a whopping 54
per cent, 20 per cent of their revenues
also came from the Alberta Library
Grant. With expectations of receiving

the remaining 25 per cent once the
budget is approved in the fall, the staff
at the local library remain confident
the NDP government will honour their
commitment.
Its not for sure but its worded quite
strongly, said Rachel Dick Hughes, director of library services at the Strathmore Municipal Library, who added
the library would face challenges if the
money were to be reclaimed.
Last year we got $66,000 from the
province, so that would mean about
$16,500 would have to come out of our
budget, which would be very difficult.
By that point its really hard to cut anything, because the year is three-quarters of the way over. Wed tighten up as
much as we could but reserves would
have to fill in the gaps.
Municipal Affairs is projecting that a
total of $29 million will be distributed
in provincial funds to municipal and
system library boards.
Shannon Greer, press secretary with
the minister of Municipal affairs and
service Alberta, said they are pleased
to strengthen and support communities
through operating grants and investments in the provincial public library
network.
Both Marigold and the Strathmore
Municipal Library wrote letters to the
current Minister of Municipal Affairs
with emphasis on the importance of
the library services in Alberta. Once the
smallest library system in the province,
and now sitting in the third-largest spot,
Marigold recently also acquired Banff.
While continuing to grow, Toombs was
relieved about the funding adjustments,
as some libraries have hinted at the closure of their facilities due to a lack of
funding.
We didnt know anything about the
funding, we were told that everything
was on hold, we didnt have any prospects in sight, we didnt know if we
were going to get a funding increase,
and we didnt know what was going
to happen, Toombs said. The reason
why getting 75 per cent now is good
news, is because we didnt know when
and if we would get that money, and
we were wondering how we were going to make the payment.
Pending legislative approval, the
2015-2016 total provincial financial
support for public library services is
expected to be $36 million. Until details regarding the provincial budget
are released in the fall, Strathmores library and the Marigold Library System
will need to sit tight until their second
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Farewell to PJs Appliances

ANDREA ROBERTS
Times Contributor

After years of dedication and hard
work the owners of PJs Appliance
Warehouse are closing down shop and
heading on to the next phase of their
lives.
Lorne and Trudy Grigg bought the
store on May 19, 1999, and for the past
16 years the store has been a staple in
the Strathmore and Wheatland communities.
We had a long run and kept ourselves entertained but its a lot of work,
six days a week, said Lorne.
As members of the Lions Club and active participants in many of the towns
initiatives Trudy and Lorne are no
strangers in the Strathmore community.
However, their decision to retire may
see them leave Strathmore as they hope

to move to B.C where their two-year-old
granddaughter lives. Moving will allow
them to spend more quality family time
with her without the hassle of traveling.
With fond memories of the past 16
years in the business, including some
about rather disastrous appliances,
Trudy is thankful to everyone for their
patronage over the years as well as the
hugs and cards they have received over
the past few weeks.
People have been telling us how
much they will miss the store and saying that they are sorry we are leaving,
said Trudy.
The Griggs tried to put the business
up for sale but to no avail. While the
shop is closing the warranties for the
merchandise will all remain intact.
The retirement sale started June 19.
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MIRIAM OSTERMANN

Siksika Outreach School has come a
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portable. With a vision of growing into
a bigger space, the creation of a tightknit support system, and a merger with
Sequoia Outreach School, the institution is now 171 students strong accompanied a 62 per cent success rate.
After the unification, Siksika Outreach School, whose students are often battling issues of substance abuse,
mental health, domestic and justice
problems, grew from a junior high
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As last year marked the first graduation ceremony with 18 graduates,
the institution is congratulating a bigger graduating class this year with 26
of their students crossing the stage
many regular trailblazers who are
among the first in their family to receive the diploma.
Theyre dealing with many issues, and theyre referred here based
on those issues typically, and even
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Dobbin, principal at Siksika Outreach
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When you watch them, its quite
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I wanted a future for my children
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Lions Regional Outdoor Rink Committee
The building of the multiuse outdoor rink is

well underway. The concrete base will be
completed by the end of June and the boards,
fencing and landscape will be done in the fall.
The Lions Regional Outdoor Rink Committee

(Strathmore & District Agricultural Society)
would like to announce:
Pilot project almost complete

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter
Wheatland Countys Floating Island

Pilot Project that began in a Carseland
sewage lagoon earlier this spring is
now almost complete, with it expecting
to open before the end of June.
The project was meant to enhance
the well being of the storage ponds
and to create habitats for wildlife that
call them home.
It is part of an initiative to reduce
phosphorus going into our water bodies, and is funded by the Lake Winnipeg Basin Stewardship Fund, said
Dave Churchill, Wheatland Countys
General Manager for Transportation
and Infrastructure Services.
The islands are called Floating Concentrated Wetlands, and are made up
of recycled, plastic, non-toxic drinking
bottles.
The plants, and its bacteria, that sit
on top of the island, will absorb un-
wanted nutrients from the pond to improve water quality.

Churchill added that this project
would benefit not only wildlife but
also the people who are normally surrounding them in this type of environment.
The benefit will be for the environment, fish in the rivers, sports fishermen, the public, ratepayers/taxpayers
(and) the County, he said.
However he did caution that this site
that is not public friendly because of
the materials being used.
Because the experiment is of a biohazardous nature (the project simulates
an effluent purification system and will
contain bio-hazardous materials) members of the public are asked to refrain
from visiting the site, said Churchill.
He also did say that the project would
be receiving $100,000 from the Lake
Winnipeg Basin Stewardship Fund but
did not know the exact costs to complete the project.
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SPORTS
A test of strength
MIRIAM OSTERMANN

Since he was 13-years-old, Strathmores Brandon
Thompson watched in awe as strong, colossal men
lifted weighty Atlas Stones and pulled mammoth
machinery hundreds of feet. Then on June 20, after four years of power-lifting and with only five
months of strongman training under his weight-lifting-belt, the 29-year-old beat his personal records
and finished fourth place in his first-ever Strongman competition.
I like the competitive aspect of it, and Ive always found it fascinating some of the things these
guys could do and how strong they were, said
Thompson. It was harder than I had expected and
really challenging, but it was a lot of fun.
The 12th annual Strongman Classic competition
in Cranbrook, required 16 contestants to go headto-head in six events. Kicking off the challenge,
competitors had to complete a 46,000 lbs logging
truck pull, followed by a Pressing Event, Carry
and Drag, Hercules Hold, Atlas Stones, and Medley: Loading Event and Farmers Walk. Although
Thompson had a slow start, he quickly picked up
the pace throughout the event. Holding a 2000 lbs
vehicle on an incline with the breaks released in
each hand, he was able to hang on to his grip for
29 seconds, catapulting him into third place for the
event. From there he lifted four out of the five Atlas
Stones ranging up to 365 lbs, and placed them on
a barrel. Athletes were also required to pull a 375
lbs sled, and for the Pressing Event were required
to lift a 175 lb log over their head five times, a 150
lbs keg three times, and a 100 lbs dumbbell with
one arm. Sitting in fourth place by the time the last
event rolled around, Thompson crossed the finish
line only seconds before his opponent, solidifying
his spot.
It was amazing, said Gleichen Strongman Andrew Bolinger, owner of SMASH Strength in Cal-
gary, who helped Thompson get started in the

sport. Very few people go into their first contest
and do that well. Its clear that he is a natural at
this sport.
Thompson, who moved to Strathmore during
his last year of high school, grew up competing in
track and field and playing junior B hockey until
he turned 20 years old. Then four years ago, he
found his calling in power-lifting, participating in
three competitions placing first twice, and second
once, for his age and weight group.
Weighing in at 240 lbs and standing 6 foot 2 inches tall, Thompson felt he was finally strong enough
to consider training for the strongman sport. With
personal best scores of dead-lifting 550 lbs, a 456
lbs squat, and a bench press of 295 lbs, the athlete
was quickly challenged with unconventional ways
of training, lifting Atlas Stones and flipping 600 lbs
tires at SMASH Strength in Calgary.
With power-lifting you have to be very conscious of your technique, because the weight is really heavy, but with Strongman, there is still technique involved, but you have to be really strong,
he said, explaining that dead-lifting requires a
completely entirely approach than lifting an Atlas
Stone. Its completely different. Theres nothing
similar about it. The only thing thats similar is that
you pick something off the ground.
With only three individuals participating in
Strongman from the Strathmore and Wheatland
County area, Bolinger, who has already seen overall interest quadruple since last year, hopes accomplishments, such as Thompsons, will pique the interest of other local residents.
Id like to get more, I know theres a lot of really strong Firemen in Strathmore and they already
have the building blocks, he said.
While also working out at Anytime Fitness in
Strathmore, Thompson will continue to divide his
time with SMASH Strength in preparation for his
next competition later this year.
Strathmore local Brandon Thompson participated in his first-ever Strongman competition in Cranbook, B.C. on June 20, where he placed fourth.
(Photos clockwise l-r) The second-last event required athletes to lift five
Atlas Stones ranging up to 365 lbs. The Hercules Hold consists of athletes
hanging on to a 2,000 lbs car in each hand on an incline. Thompson held it
for 29 seconds. In the Pressing Event, lifting a 150 lbs keg above the head
three times was only one of three components of the event. The competition
kicked off with a 46,000 lbs logging truck pull. Miriam Ostermann Photos
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Reds preparing for Tennessee trip
Martinson & Harder Law Office is pleased

to welcome Heather Koltusky,
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She is the daughter of
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JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

The Strathmore Reds midget triple A
baseball club will hopefully ride some
momentum before making the trek to
Columbia, Tenn. to put their skills to the
test against some tough teams in this
tournament.
With the Reds being streaky as of late,
the players know that they will have to
be more aggressive in their plate approaches and clean up on the errors if
they want to see results.
Some of the players played in the
Alaska tournament a year ago and know
what it takes to succeed against experienced opponents.
Going down to Tennessee, were definitely expecting a lot of good competition, said right fielder Reece Debeaudrap, who went on the Alaska trip last
year.
I actually think well find ourselves
some better calibre baseball down there,
just because were going even more
south where kids are playing all year. I
know a lot of the young guys are really
interested to go down and get some of
that calibre in and get some playing time
against some highly rated players.

I think the biggest difference from
down here is that were going to see a
lot more college kids than we do playing
up in the NorWest League.
The Reds will have to be a lot more
persistent in the batters box against
some harder throwing pitchers who will
make life difficult on opposition.
It will be key for the boys to be patient
in the counts to pick up reads on pitchers tendencies.
Just sitting back, try to get ahead in
the count as much as we can, trying not
to see any strikes go by us and try to
hit anything we can to in the zone, said
Debeaudrap.
For out-fielder Robert Butterwick this
will be his first taste of highly competitive baseball in the States.
He is hoping to learn from his teammates and cherish the experience.
I just want to contribute to the team,
dont make errors, play my game, said
Butterwick.
The skills possessed by the teams will
undoubtedly play a factor in how his
overall game is.
The skill level in Tennessee, I know
theyre going to be a real good team,
probably going to pitch high 90s, said

Butterwick.
Bench coach Ryan Kennedy wants his
club to be prepared every game to battle
and is hoping some of the experienced
players will take on a leadership role.
To take from the previous trip, is
to come out ready to play every single
game, said Kennedy.
Im hoping the guys that have been
around a little while can take that, let the
younger guys know that the quality of
games are going to be higher, the teams
are going to be better, the games going
to move faster and just having them prepared for actually what were going to
see.
He really wanted to emphasize to his
players that they need to be more aggressive at the plate and swing at more
first pitches.
The Reds played in a tournament down
in Libby, Mont. on June 26 before opening up in Columbia on June 30 where
the tournament will go until July 7.
U10 coaches Laverne Evans and Matt Macinnis

and the winning girls, Oliva Mackan, Lauren Hansen, Ryan Beekman, Hailey Permann, Livi Macinnis, Brynn Beekman, Megan Kirkpatrick and Tori
Evans.
Photo Courtesy of Lanky Johnson
Thunderous ball!
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

The Strathmore softball and fast pitch
teams battled hard on the diamond in
the playoffs.
The results have shown as the U10
team won their North 1B division playoffs. The girls lost the opener but were
able to recover by reeling off two straight
wins to clinch the Calgary Minor Softball
Championships.
Meanwhile the Sabrina Tourout coached U12B team dropped the first
three games of the playoffs and now are
forced to win two straight to win gold.
The U12 Thunder fast pitch team is
hoping to get some redemption after
bowing out of league playoffs.
Their sole focus will be on the zone
playoffs on the weekend in Olds with
the hope of a berth at provincials, being
held in Edmonton in July.
The U16 Thunder completed their
travelling league playoffs in Red Deer
with a record of 1-3 and was left out of
a final round playoff spot.
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Kart Racing Club finds

new home in Strathmore
JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

Facing too many road blocks
in Calgary, the Calgary Kart Racing Club recently ended their
five-year-long search for a new
location, settling in Strathmore
in hopes of making an impact in
the community.
The racing organization tried
to stay in Calgary but the red
tape was becoming overwhelming, and as a result the club
left the Varsity Race Track and
moved their attraction to a piece
of land northwest of Eagle Lake.
We were homeless for a year
and our club has been around
since the early 60s, this isnt the
first time this has happened,
said John Kwong, Calgary Kart
Racing Club president.
It felt that we were banging
our heads against the wall trying to stay in Calgary. This option came up and we overcame
the fact that weve always been
in the City of Calgary, which was
unusual for most motorsports facilities.
Kwong eventually approached
the Town of Strathmore to look
at building a park in the area,
and through numerous meetings
with Town Council and adminis-
tration got the approval to build

the NorthStar Raceway at the
Strathmore Motorsports Park.
The $600,000 project commenced in July 2014 and finished
in October of the same year.
Before construction could
commence, Town Council and
Wheatland County struggled
with issues surrounding traffic,
road conditions of Rural Road
250 and future development.
Coming out to Strathmore
was a breath of fresh air, dealing with the city administration
and the location was fantastic,
Kwong added.
Now that the track has opened
officially the town is hoping
it will be a popular amenity in
Strathmore.
Were excited, when we first
started talking to John and his
group and sort of the process we
went through, said Nelson.
Were hoping its going to
bring people in who will frequent our restaurants and hotels
and maybe have a look around
the town to see what else we
have to offer as well.
She added with the addition
of the track could potentially
increase the opportunities for
other recreational businesses to
follow.
Calgary Kart Racing Club president John

Kwong and his team recently set up their
facility near Eagle Lake, and are hoping the attraction will have an impact on
Strathmores amenities.
Justin Seward Photo
On May 31, the track officially

opened up with their first race
and saw great success with the
racers.
The levels that are offered
on the track are junior classes,
which are ages eight to 15, and
senior classes that run from 15 to
people over 60.
The club has an 11-race plan
for the rest of the season including the Club Championship,
while the Alberta Mini Racing
Association will use the track on
alternate weekends. The Rocky
Mountain Motards will also occasionally will be using the facility.
Kwong hopes down the road
the facility will host a national
event.
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SAYING THANKS
Recently at ministerial
meetings, we have been
conversing about some of
the blessings we have in our
community. And we began to
wonder how often, if ever, we
stop to publicly acknowledge
one of the groups of people
in our community that make
a huge contribution, by their
presence and their support of
our community.
We have a wonderful variety of very generous and
compassionate business
owners here. Have you ever
stopped to read the lists of
merchants and organizations
and businesses that contribute to special events in our
community? When there are
requests for donations, for
prizes, for support, time and
time again these individuals rise and respond with
generosity. When there are
special events, when there
are calls out for community
support because there has
been some tragedy or urgent
needs have arisen, they step
up to the plate, time and time
BOW RIVER ALLIANCE CHURCH
105 Main St. Carseland
403-934-9337
office@bowriveralliance.com
Pastor: Andy Wiebe
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
www.bowriveralliance.com
RCCG PECULIAR PEOPLE ASSEMBLY
(1 PET. 2:9)
115A 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
403-667-7832
Pastor: Dunmoye Lawal
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
Thursday Bible Study: 7 pm
Friday (Prayer Meeting): 7 pm
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STRATHMORE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
50 Maplewood Drive 403-934-2225
Senior Pastor: Rev. Les Fischer
Youth Pastor: Kyle Lomenda
New Office Hours:
9 am - 4 pm Tues - Wed - Thur
Worship Service: 10:30 am
Childrens Church & Nursery in Service
Extending Grace - igniting hope
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LORD OF ALL (NALC) LUTHERAN
112 Lakeside Blvd. 403-934-2374
Pastor: Dawn Nelson
Worship Schedule
Thursday Evening 7:00 pm
Sunday Family 10:30 am
Christian Education
For All - Ages 3-103
Sunday at 9:30 am
Join us in Praising our Lord, Jesus Christ!
STRATHMORE SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
Meeting in the Lutheran Church
112 Lakeside Blvd. 403-983-0081
Pastor: Ghena Girleanu
Services held every Saturday
Sabbath School: 10 AM
Worship Service: 11 AM
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offices, to the many stores, to
the service clubs, to the businesses that operate in our
community, your willingness
to share and build up our
community are an amazing
and life changing gift, in so
many situations. From bottles
of cold water, to financial
support, to advertising, to
staff coming out to help
the list goes on and on.
So on behalf of the Strathmore Ministerial we would
like to say thank you! You are
appreciated, and you are a
blessing to us all.
In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, we
are reminded to give thanks
in all circumstances for this
is the will of God. Today we
want to make sure all of
those agencies, merchants,
companies, businesses
know, we are so thankful to
have you in our community,
serving, and helping make
Strathmore, Carseland and
area, the wonderful place it is
to live. Amen.
Pastor Dawn
Lord of All Lutheran Church
HARVEST HEALING CENTRE CHURCH
102 Canal Gardens
403-901-0893 / 403-880-3171
Pastor: Elizabeth Karp
Worship Sundays 10:30 am
Healing Room Monday 7-9 pm
Now available at The Seed (our book nook)
Living Books and Products
phone: 403-619-9279
Come Join us for a spirit-filled time
of worship
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC
Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym
709B - 2nd Street, Strathmore
403-934-2641
Pastor: Fr. Wojciech Jarzecki
Masses: Saturday 5 pm Sunday 10 am
ST. MICHAEL & ALL
ANGELS ANGLICAN
Becoming fully alive in Jesus Christ
INTERIM WORSHIP LOCATION:
245 Brent Blvd., Strathmore
(NORTH door) 403-934-3017
Pastor & Priest: Bryan Beveridge
Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am
HOPE COMMUNITY
COVENANT CHURCH
245 Brent Blvd, Strathmore 403-934-2424
Worship Service Sundays 10 am
Lead Pastor: Glenn Peterson
www.hope-community.ca
STRATHMORE ALLIANCE
325 1 Ave 403-934-3543
Corner of 1 Ave & Wheatland Trail
Associate Pastor: Byron Allan
9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages
11:00 am Worship Service
www.strathmorealliance.com
STRATHMORE UNITED
Wheatland Trail & 3rd Avenue
403-934-3025
Rev. Pamela Scott
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Babysitting Provided
Wheel Chair Accessible
Loop system for the hearing impaired
403-874-6486
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Acreage Properties
Tamara Desjardins
Your Trusted Real Estate Advisor
tamara.desjardins@creb.com
www.soldbytamara.ca
106 - 304 - 3rd Avenue, Strathmore

403-934-5533
West Wheatland 4-H Show and S
Supreme Grand Steer
Supreme Reserve Steer
Jayla Kenney
Western Chevrolet Drumheller
Jack Warrack
Drumheller Chrysler
Coby Thiessen
Pure Country Meats
Devan Lausen
Strathmore Vet Clinic
Erin Warrack
Jessey Farms Langdon
Jared Lausen
Elite Livestock
Maria Kooistra
Calgary Stockyards & Koole Livestock
Micayla Kooistra
Brazel Construction
Ryan Lausen
Cervus Equipment
Sabrina Kooistra
Gold Key Insurance & Registry
Walter Lausen
Riverside Packers
Darren Newell
Russel Nail UFA Crop Input
Blake Wenstrom
Meyer Norris Penny - Drumheller
Duncan Koller
Wenstrom Ag Products
George Kalbhen
Rockyford Agencies
Griffin Koester
Richir Ranching
Jack Sherman
RC Heavy Truck & Trailer Repair
Jared Burke
Rockyford Steel
Nathan Dahm
Skibsted Farms
Joely Dahm
Drumheller Co-op
Presley Kalbhen
Gregory Harriman & Associates
Julia Newell
Great West Kenworth
Reece Kenney
CPS Rosebud
Kate Kalbhen
Refinish FX & Ace Surveys
Lucia Dahm
Rocky Mountain Equipment Drumheller
Steven Newell
Cervus Equipment
The West Wheatland District 4-H Members & the Show & Sale Committee would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all of our
sponsors for their generous support! Strathmore Times, Calgary Stockyards, Gator Bobcat Services, Strathmore Motor Products,
Bruce Farms Ltd., Rockyford Ag Society, Rockyridge Land & Cattle, Newell Livestock Hauling, Cattleland Feedyards Ltd.
Conterra Industries, AltaLink, Bar Box Farm & Ranch, Wheatland County, Big Country Drilling, David Henke, Strathmore Golf Course,
Landmark Feeds, Superior Feeds Rockyford, Strathmore & District Ag Society, Encana, Rosebud Gas Co-op, Napa Auto Strathmore,
Sturgeon River Ranch, Safeway Canada, Reinhardt Lambs, Scotiabank, Pure Country Meats, Standard Ag Society and UFA.
To all of our sponsors, volunteers, buyers, parents and leaders THANK YOU!!!!!
Teia Dahm
CPS Rosebud
Sale says
THANK YOU
Supreme Grand Market Lamb
Nicole Ellis with Clarence Kooistra and

Pat Mohan from Strathmore Motor Products
Supreme Reserve Market Lamb

Corbin Thiessen ProWater Strathmore
Cheadle Charity Lamb
1st buy Eagle Lake Nurseries 2nd buyer Peak Contracting Calgary 3rd buyer Tri West Agro Rosebud
Corbin Thiessen
Sonny & Michelle Warrack
Geneva Brisebois (wether)

Brone & Anita Phillipuk
Grace Heuver
Grace Heuver (ewe)

Dr Terry Procyshen
Kaia Gron (wether)

Chinook Credit Union Strathmore
Kiersten Gron (ewe)

Kiersten Gron (wether)

Strathmore Motor Products
Kylee Hebbes
Eagle Lake Nurseries
Landon Hebbes (ewe)

Crowfoot Ag Solutions
Cole McCallum (wether)

Standard Spray
Liam Doering (wether)

Hoof Prints Strathmore
Nicole Ellis (wether)

Standard Spray
Nolan Kathol (ewe)

Gates Agencies
Teddi Ann Skibsted

RWK Farms Drumheller
Teddi Ann Skibsted (ewe)

Bar Box Farms
EricaLynn Skibsted (wether)

Strathmore Motor Products
Kiera McQuinn
Rocky Mountain Equipment Balzac
Nolan Kathol (wether)

Brian Coe Auto Pro
Sarah Wolf (ewe)

Ricky Skibsted
Sarah Wolf (wether)

Cervus Equipment
Wyatt Koester (ewe)

Richir Ranching
Wyatt Koester
Strathmore Dental Centre
Rockyford 4-H Beef Club wraps up another great year

THEA KOESTER
Rockyford 4-H Beef Club

The Rockyford Beef club took part in West
Wheatland Show and sale held at the Rockyford Sportsplex on June 4. The results for the
Rockyford club are as follows:
Junior Showmanship
Grand Champion Jayla Kenney (also won interclub Grand Champion)
Reserve Champion Kate Kalbhen (also won interclub Reserve Champion)
Junior Grooming
Grand Champion Jayla Kalbhen (also won interclub Grand Champion)
Reserve Champion Kate Kalbhen
Intermediate Showmanship
Grand Champion Presley Kalbhen
Reserve Champion Darren Newell
Intermediate Grooming
Grand Champion Presley Kalbhen (also won
interclub Reserve Champion)
Reserve Champion Darren Newell
Senior Showmanship
Grand Champion Jack Sherman (also won interclub Reserve Champion)
Reserve Champion Julia Newell
Senior Grooming
Grand Champion Reece Kenney
Reserve Champion Nathan Dahm
Club Conformation
Grand Champion Jayla Kenney (also won interclub Supreme Grand Champion)
Reserve Champion Teia Dahm
Rate of Gain
Grand Champion Jayla Kenney (also won interclub Supreme Grand Champion)
Reserve Champion Nathan Dahm
Rockyford also won The Pen Of Three overall.
Congratulations to all the winners. Thank you
to the Rockyford Lions Club who provided another great beef and lamb supper and thank
you so much to all the buyers, your purchases
are greatly appreciated. A great time was had
by all.
The Rockyford 4-H Beef (Steer) Club took part in the West Wheatland Show and
Sale on June 4. Club members include Blake Wenstrom (back, l-r), Jack Sherman, Reece Kenney, Jared Burke, Nathan Dahm, Teia Dahm, Julia Newell, Thea
Koester, Leader Bonnie Lintick (middle, l-r), Griffin Koester, Lucia Dahm, Joely
Dahm, Darren Newell, George Kalbhen, Presley Kalbhen, Dawn Kalbhen (Assistant Leader), Steven Newell (front, l-r), Kate Kalbhen, Duncan Koller, Jayla Kenney
and Johanne Lawn (Assistant Leader).
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AL-ANON: Are you concerned or
affected by someones drinking?
Strathmore New Hope Al-anon Family Group can help. Meetings every
Thursday at 8:00pm @ Lord of All
Lutheran Church. 112 Lakeside Boulevard. (Entrance at back) For more
information call our 24 hour help line
at 403-266-5850.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
Strathmore open meetings MONDAY 8:00 P.M. at Hope Community
Church, call 403-901-9666 or 403901-4570. Strathmore Full Gospel
Church -TUESDAYS at 8:00P.M.,
call 403-901-6816. THURSDAYS
8:00P.M. at Full Gospel Church, call
403-361-9396. SUNDAY 2:00 P.M. at
Strathmore United Church, call 403934-9570. If drinking is a problem,
please come to a meeting or call any
of the numbers just to talk.
Alcoholics Anonymous Langdon
Meeting 8:00pm Friday nights. 23
Center Street North Langdon. Contact Karen 403-612-2622.
Cheadle Lions Club
Drop off your pennies or change off
at the Civic Centre. All proceeds
raised goes toward local projects.
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.
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.
Community Futures Wild Rose In
partnership with The Business
Link
Attend valuable, low-cost learning
sessions for small business owners in
Strathmore. Phone: 403-934-8888
for info & to register.
Crown Jewels of Canada Society
Ladies, looking for fun? Friendship?
Join the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, Strathmore Chapter Dames
of Whine and Roses. Meeting 1st
Thursday of the month at Lambert
Village at 10:00am. Call Jean at 403934-6761 for further info.
Free Tree for all New Born Babies
Register to commemorate your birth
so a tree can be planted with 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)
Go Green Upcycling
Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon at Hope
Bridges Studio 104 3rd Ave Strathmore, and every third Wednesday
from 7-9pm; at Parent Link in Strathmore, Hopebridges.ca
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.
HAPPY GANG 55+ Society
85 Lakeside Blvd. Phone 403 934 2676.
Fall & Winter Activities: Mornings:
Mon/ Wed/ Fri/ Mens Pool 9:00am,
Yoga 10:00amTues/Thurs. Walking
10:00am. Afternoons 1:30pm Mon.
Line Dancing; Tues. Rummikube,
Whist. Wed. Bridge, Mah Jong; Thurs.
Canasta, Darts; Fri. Crib; Hall Rentals
Christine (403) 901-1574.
The Healing Rooms at Harvest
Healing Centre Church is open
every Monday from 7-9 PM for prayer
and healing. The Healing Room at
Harvest Healing Centre Church, 102
Canal Road Strathmore. For info call
403-901-0893 or 401-800-3171. Join
us for Spirit filled prayer and healing
every Monday Night.
Hope Bridges Society for
Creative & Continued Learning
Advocating for, and bringing together
adult citizens of all abilities for meaningful relationships, friendships, & opportunities through the Arts. Board
Meetings are monthly TBD. Public
invited. Please contact Wanda at 403983-3640, or 403-901-5081 (Cell)
for further information, events or to
be added to friends/contact.There
are many other workshops including
knitting, crocheting, photography
tips and zentangle. Visit our website:
www.hopebridges.com.
Job Search Support
Resume Development, Cover letter
development. Call to register 403934-4305. At the McBride Career
Group office.
Meals on Wheels
Available in Strathmore. For information or to obtain this service call 403324-0655.
Sewing/Quilting Workshops
The 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 7pm. We meet at the
Strathmore Ag Grounds, Red Quonset. New Members welcome. Contact Laurie at 901-0088 or Wendy
901-3756.
Royal Canadian Legion
For information regarding hall rentals,
darts and crib, Please call 403.934.5119
Senior Drop-in Curling
There is Seniors Curling Mon, Wed
and Fri starting at 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
No experience required. All Seniors
welcome.
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 403983-0081.
Sing Your High Note
Each Tuesday at 1:15 to 2:30 pm January 13, - June 30, 2015. Located at the
Physio Wing at the Hospital - Brent
Blvd Strathmore.
Strathmore Baptist Church Meeting

Sundays @ 11am and Thursdays @
7pm, Call Pastor David Blankenship
for info 403-390-4431.
Strathmore Country Gardens Club
Meetings at least once per month. For
more information visit www.strathmorecountrygardensclub.webs.com
or phone Linda Pekrul 403-901-0017.
Strathmore & District
Agricultural Society
www.Strathmorestampede.com, sags@
telus.net. Office 403.934.5811, Fax
403.901.0299, Facebook: Strathmore
Stampede Twitter: Strathmore Rodeo
Strathmore & District
Chamber of Commerce
Meets the second Thursday of the
month @ 7:00 p.m. All members welcome. www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com for meeting location. For more
information call 403-901-3175.
Strathmore District Health
Services Auxiliary
Meetings are held the fourth Monday
of the month @ 1:30 pm (excluding
July & August). Lower level Conference Room at the Strathmore Hospital. New members welcome. For
more info please call 403-934-4436
Strathmore 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 Full Gospel Church
Were a Pentecostal bible-based family church that has something for all
ages. Call 934-2225 or visit www.
strathmorefullgospel.com
Strathmore Fun Runners Car Club
Meets the first Wednesday of the
month. New members welcome!
Please call Todd at 403-934-0558 or
Shawn at 403-901-9303 for info.
Strathmore FASD Parent Support
Group
At the Strathmore United Church.
For more info call Pam @652-4776.
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
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 Library
Get Your Game On @ Strathmore
Library (1-4pm) Held the every 2nd
and 4th Friday of the month, 7-9pm.
Lego in the Library @ Strathmore
Library (10:30am 12:00pm) Held the
3rd Saturday of the month.
Crafternoon @Strathmore Library
(4-5pm) Weekly on Mondays beginning Sept. 15.
Baby Goose Rhyme Time runs weekly on Mondays from 10:30am-11:30am.
At the Strathmore Library. Designed
parents/caregivers and their child ages
0-12mos.
Strathmore Lions Club

Meets the first and third Thursdays at the
Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm.
Strathmore Musical Arts
Society
Love music and musicians and have a
special soft spot for the Blues? Be a
part of this group. Call 403-934-4196
or 403-680-7721 to get on our phone
or email list, and notifications about
meetings and upcoming events.
Strathmore Parent & Tot
Playgroup
Meets every Tuesday at 9:30 - 11:30
am. in the Strathmore United Church
Basement.
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 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. If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Program
Coordinator at the Strathmore RCMP
Detachment at (403) 934-6552. Website: www.strathmoreregionalvictimservices.com
Strathmore Writers Group
Meets once a month at the library.
Adult writers share their writing, get
and give feedback, and participate in
writing exercises. Contact Samantha
at spadkins10@hotmail.com.
St. Michaels & All Angels
Anglican
Currently at interim location: 245 Brent
Blvd. (North Door) 403-934-3017. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00am.
Storytime at Strathmore
Municipal Library
Tuesday 10:30am-11:30am and Fridays 2pm-3pm. Join the library for
FREE weekly storytimes!
Sunday School for All Ages
Lord of All Lutheran Church offers
Christian Education opportunities
for ages 3 years to adult, on Sunday
Mornings. For more information
please call Margo Sevick 403-9012044 or call the Church Office at
403-934-2374.
Wheatland County Food Bank
Society
Food applications accepted at (403)
324-4335 Monday through Thursday
12pm to 4pm or through the website
at: www.wheatlandfoodbank.com.
Wheatland Rural Crime Watch
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each
Month. Featuring guest speakers. For
more information call 403-934-4055.
Youth Club of Strathmore
Provides youth (6-17yrs) with affordable,
barrier free programs that build positive
relationships, develop self-esteem and
promote personal skills. Includes a homework program offered Monday to Friday
from 3pm-6pm. Call the Youth Club
for further info 403-934-4918 or www.
youthclubofstrathmore.ca.
Photo Courtesy of Thea Koester
special events
Conga Through the Library Thurs.
July 2 @ 2pm. Strathmore Library
(85 Lakeside Blvd.) Join us for the
conga so our line will be much
longa! We need your help to break
the record for the longest conga
line in a library. Join us as we
conga through the library and then
stay to play with our great selection
of games for all ages! www.
strathmorelibrary.ca
Jacks Giant Adventure Fri., July 3
(1:00pm-3:00pm) Explore the giants
castle to collect magic beans!
Join us at Kinsmen Park for a fun
afternoon of giant outdoor games
and snacks inspired by Jack and
the Beanstalk. This drop in event
is designed for all ages. Free to
attend. www.strathmorelibrary.ca
Cool Fun in the Hot Sun Fri. July
24 (1:00pm-4:00pm) Strathmore
Library (85 Lakeside Blvd.) Join us
for an afternoon of great summer
activities! Bring in a shirt to tie dye,
play thrilling water games, and
enjoy a fun summer movie, Lilo
and Stitch! For children 5 years
and over. Free to attend. Drop-in!
www.strathmorelibrary.ca
180 with Jesus for Ages 5-13. July 27
31 from 9:30 -11:30. Strathmore Full
Gospel Church, 50 Maplewood Dr.
Stories, prizes and songs.
Strathmore Stampede Horticulture
and Creative Arts Show Exhibition.
Exhibitor Handbooks available.
Takes place from July 30 August
2, 2015. Invitation is extended
to everyone to participate in
whatever capacity you can! For
inquires contact Shelly Ingram at
403-361-0261 or the Strathmore Ag
Society at 403-934-5811.
Strathmore Muscial Arts Society
in partnership with Strathmore
Ag Society presents Tim Hus at
Strathmore Ag Society Livestock
Pavilion Barn Dance on July 30,
2015 at 7:00pm. More info go to:
www.strathmorearts.com or call
403-680-7721 or 403-630-3180.
Secret Service Day Fri. Aug. 7
(1:00pm-3:00pm) Strathmore Library
(85 Lakeside Blvd.) Have you ever
wanted to be a secret agent? This
program is designed for children
ages 5 and over. Free to attend.
No registration is required. www.
strathmorelibrary.ca
Have you updated your event? Please contact us directly to update your event in this community calendar. Phone 403-934-5589, or email your changes to alissa@strathmoretimes.com.

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Obituaries
McCALLUM, William
Garnet Billie
Ride for cancer

Poker Rally organizer Jennifer Jordan (left)
had an emotional moment while getting
her head shaved during the Poker Rally
festivities at the Green Bar on June 19.
She raised an astounding $4,300 for the
Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta.
Cam Kluserits (above, l-r), and Chris
George of Strathmore rev up their motorcycles before heading out on the 16th annual Poker Rally ride on June 20.
SAY shower council with presents

The Strathmore Assembly of Youth (SAY) surprised council on
June 17 with balloons, bananas, and a disc golf in anticipation of the grand opening of the disc golf course in Strathmore.
Councillor Denise Peterson, (l-r) Councillor Brad Walls, Councillor Pat Fule, Mayor Michael Ell and Councillor Steve Grajczyk
were nicely surprised.
Miriam Ostermann Photo
The fifth annual Tri-Smore triathlon event went on without a hitch in Strathmore on June 20, with the help of numerous volunteers and over 400 participants.
Tri-Smore a spectacular event once again

JUSTIN SEWARD
Times Reporter

Eighty-year old Strathmore resident Anna Reinwald crossed
the finish line and an item off her bucket-list - with a big
smile on her face after completing the fifth annual Tri-Smore
triathlon on June 20.
With the help of numerous volunteers and committee
members, over 400 participants took to the pool, bikes and
pavement,
We had wonderful volunteers show up yesterday and just
helped with the overall organization of it and it came together beautifully without any major hiccups, said Nicola
Johnson, event organizer.
This year athletes were able to participate in the Mega
Smore - an Olympic Distance upgrade - that was the new
feature at this years event.
I talk to some of my megas when they came back and
they had a beautiful ride, the run was really good, they
thought it was well marked, said Johnson.
She thought it was a great thing to have a mixture of athletes in the event because it really showed their capabilities
and the amount of fun they had amongst each other on the
track.
It was also a pleasure for Johnson to see their efforts on
the track pay off to see more kids become active in sports.
Our quarter smores biked the same route as our fulls
and megas run. Its a little bit more organization because we
have our runners go the opposite direction of our bikers and
we try to time it so that there is very few runners around
Grey Park when were out there, said Johnson.
But that effort to us is worth doing if we can get kids and
families active. It takes a little more logistical work.
Reinwald thoroughly enjoyed every minute in her half TriSmore and praised the committee for putting on such a great
event.
It was very supportive, I enjoyed myself, said Reinwald.
Ive always wanted to do one of those. Ive never had the
opportunity and for me it wasnt like a competitive thing, I
was just thrilled I was able to do it.
Other athletes included an amputee with no arms doing
the swim, while families completed their portion of the race
in time to watch their kids participate in the Two Bites, the
youth portion of the race.
Johnson confirmed that the Mega Smore will be back next
year.
Billie passed away with his loving

family and friends by his side after a
strong fight with cancer. William Garnet McCallum
was born in the Rosetown Union Hospital on October 7, 1960. He passed away Monday, June 22,
2015 at the Strathmore Hospital. Billie attended
school in Rosetown and graduated from school in
1978. He then stepped into the fuel business with
Neil in Rosetown until 1987. From there he went to
work for Shell Canada in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan until 1995. He moved back to Rosetown and
worked at Western sales for a couple of years and
in 1998 he moved to Strathmore, Alberta where
he made this his family home. He resided there
until his passing. Real-Estate became his lifelong
occupation, and although sometimes it was very
stressful, he made it a success. Billie loved the
lake and being in water. He spent summers at
Aquadeo Beach and Emma Lake. Spending time
watching his kids playing sports was his favorite thing to do. Connor and Hailey kept him very
busy going from town to town, rink to rink, and
ball diamond to ball diamond. He enjoyed watching the kids friends just as much as if they were
his own and made many new friends wherever
they took him with his funny stories and his jokes.
Whenever you talked to Billie, he had stories about
how great of athletes his kids were. You knew the
pride he had for them. You never left Billies side
without a smile or a laugh. Billie was survived by
his four children Megan and Morgan Wingate, and
Connor (Quinn) and Hailey McCallum; his brothers
Neil (Kathie), Jason (Leah) and nieces and nephews Scott (Bobbi) Delowsky, Marlie (Joey) Green,
and Sheri Delowsky, Shae and Tommy McCallum;
step-father Durwood Cowell and step-family Guy
(Barb) Cowell, children Kevin (Jamie) and Mike
(Lisa), Paula (Brian) Lavigne and children Kristin
(Todd), Adam (Laura) and Brennan, Scott (Julie)
Cowell and their son Dan, Linda (Gill) Jouan and
their children Bryce, Chantal and Nicole, along
with a few great nieces and nephews. Two very
special people in his life, Barry (Shelly) Kalika and
Barry (Kathy) Aldridge; the mothers of his children
Sharon Wingate and Mary-Jane Sauve, and other
immediate and extended family and friends. Billie
was predeceased by his father Cal McCallum in
1979, his mother Isabel Cowell in 2007 and his
favorite hunting dog Sparky in 2014. A celebration of Billies life will be held on Friday June 26,
2015 at Hope Community Covenant Church (245
Brent Blvd., Strathmore) at 1:00 p.m. Donations
in memory of Billie may be made to a trust fund
at either the Strathmore or Rosetown RBC to support Connor and Haileys education. To send condolences, please visit Billies obituary at www.
wheatlandfuneralhome.ca
Mortgage Matters by Strathmores Mortgage Specialist

With all that is going on in the world today the Bank of Canada has lowered its prime lending
rate several times consecuitively. What does this mean for the citizens of Strathmore? Well
now is a great time to buy a new home. When negotiating the purchase price of your new
home people dont often think about what the real cost of the home is because most people
are so focused on the purchase price they forget about the price to finance. First time home
buyers the time is now dont wait. In todays low interest market the overall price of the
home is effectively reduced by the interest rate itself. Call me today and get preapproved. I will
let you know how much you can afford so that you can go out house hunting
1 888 332-3188
Today is also a great day to refinance your existing home. Even with a
prepayment penalty you can save thousands of dollars off of your mortgage
by refinancing in todays super low interest rate market. Lock in now for
new lower rate and save money. Call me today youll be glad you did
Asad Mahmood, B.Sc, B.A.
Strathmores Mortgage Specialist 403 681-8845
MEMORIAMS
In Loving Memory of Greg Laycock
May 2, 1950 - June 29, 2012
In Our Hearts
We thought of you with love today.
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which well never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart...
Author Unknown
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Always in our hearts, we miss you so much.
Gloria, Christina, Jon, Kennedy, Taylor,
Matthew, Cole, Keith Jr.

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June 27 & 28
9 - 5 pm
Antiques (radio, baby carriage,
dough box), Art (numerous
pictures), Trucks, Horse
Equipment (hobbles, harness,
bridles, horse shoes, pails),
Toys, Clothing All Sizes,
Household, Nic Nacs
403-827-2458
Write Cruise
Box 2005, Strathmore,
AB T1P 1K1 for more
information.
NOTICES
Lorne & Lynne (Mercer) Fair

THANK YOUS
The family of the late Claire Kuchle would like send
heartfelt thanks to our family and friends for their
support during this sad time. Thanks to Allan and Alice
Praud for tending to our home in our absence and a
very special thanks to Claire and Emile Cretin for their
help and support holding our hands through out Claires
illness and the planning of her service. We would also like
to send our thanks to the staff of the Foothills Country
Hospice (P.O. Box 274, Okotoks, AB T1S 1A5) for their
compassionate service throughout Claires stay there.
Family or friends who would like make a donation in
Claires memory are asked to make their donations to the
Foothills Country Hospice Society.
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gmail.com) or MARYKAY (shirra.mkcanada@gmail.com).
Contact Shirra to order products OR free consultations.
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Don Wegener, Darrin Kuchle, Trevor Kuchle and families.
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For Your Next Local Event!
Introducing your NEW Board of Directors:

Waldo Munoz, President (Waldos Imaging)
Terri Kinsman, Vice-President (Rocking R Guest Ranch)
David Wilks, Treasurer (ATB Financial)
Jill Crossland, Director/Marketing (Jill Crossland Consulting)
Richard Rogers, Director (Community Member)
Linda Storkson, Director (Strathmore Musical Arts Society)
Berniece Bland, Director (rep for County of Wheatland)
Rocky Blockford, Director (rep for Town of Strathmore)
If you would like to be part of this
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SERVICES
House/Pet Sitting
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Contact Lorraine: 403-361-1242
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Remembering Our Roots

by John Godsman
Action Insurance Group and Economical Select are

extremely happy to deliver a $2,500 travel voucher to
Chris and Jennifer Day and their family! Not only did they
save money on their home and auto insurance, they were
entered into the Select Sweepstakes and became one of
the lucky winners. Congratulations and have a great trip!
The Sweepstakes are still open with prizes remaining
including $100 gas cards and six vehicles, including a
Ford Mustang, Mini Cooper, Toyota Rav4, Jeep Cherokee,
Chevrolet Equinox and a BMW 4 series.
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POTABLE WATER HAULING

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING
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Can be purchased at the
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with John Godsman 403-827-7991.
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WHEATLAND CONSERVATION &
WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION
Each Month
$20 (Transportation & Lunch)
403-934-4591
Once again the Wheatland County Food Bank has

been very appreciative of the on-going support by
the Community, in donations of food and cash.
We are half-way through 2015 and have already
distributed 252 food hampers and volunteer hours
are well over 1,500.
With a dedicated, highly trained, professional

team that works closely with you, our main
goal is to take care of our clients through
sound balancing of their books. Offering full
bookkeeping, payroll, personal and corporate
tax preparation for various types of
corporations and small businesses.
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Phone for a place on the bus...
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Supportive
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Supportive Living for Seniors

thank you to Amy Herbin who became our new
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in
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new position. We welcome Lynette Aschenbrener
in a comfortable and safe home.
All
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who has now take over the vacant position
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Living Care
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and feel sure she will do a great job.
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mind
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We take this opportunity to remind the
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Peace of mind
community of our office hours.
Peace
of mind

We are open Monday to Thursday from
Noon to 4 pm. Inquiries regarding the
PHONE 403-934-5294
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PHONE 403-934-5294
www.meadowlarkcare.com
directed to (403) 324-4335
Call
403-934-5589
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Anyone 55 + welcome... we need

you to continue this service.
Thanks the Community
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or go to: www.nightingalehall.com
ANNUAL
Your help was amazing, also

thank you to all those who
brought water trucks to
supply the Fire Departments
and everyone else who helped.
We continue to have amazing volunteer efforts

from various food drives and community partners
like Sacred Heart School, Anglican Church,
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3 Full time, Permanent
$13.50 Hourly, for 44.00 Hours per week
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Specific Skills: Prepare and cook full course
meals and individual dishes, Ensure quality of
food and determine size of food proportions,
Work with minimal supervision, Prepare
dishes for customers with food allergies
or intolerances, Inspect kitchens and food
service areas, Train staff in preparation,
cooking and handling of food, Work with
specialized cooking equipment (deep fryer,
etc.), Clean kitchen and work areas. Working
with others, Problem solving, Decision
making, Critical thinking, Significant use of
memory, Finding information, Continuous
learning. Speak English, Read English,
Write English.
How to Apply: In Person between 9:00 and 17:00,
or By E-mail to strathmorestationjobs@gmail.com
2010 FLEETWOOD REGAL

5th wheel, 35 ft. Quad slide,
excellent condition, king
bed, fireplace, 2 TVs, large
stainless side/side fridge,
winter package, auto awning. 403-938-9247.
RENTALS
WESTMOUNT DRIVE
Recently renod 2 bdrm,
1.5 bath bi-level inc
W/D & parking NO PETS.
$1,250 plus utilities Close
to parks school DT 403983-3628.
NIGHT SHIFT
Strathmore Station
Restaurant & Pub
Restaurant /
Pub Servers and
Front Support Staff
RECREATIONAL
Custom feedlot & farming

operation looking
for full-time employees
Competitive wages including O.T
and other Benefits.
Valid drivers licence and a good
attitude a must. High school
diploma an asset.
Send resumes to:
namaka farms inC.
Box 2409, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3
Fax (403) 934-6133
RENTALS
Basement for LEASE

in Cheadle Ab
1,100 sq ft
Fully finished and furnished
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Kitchen
Living Room and Bonus Room
Location: Cheadle, Alberta
$1,500 includes utilities.
403 973 2237
1200 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW

ON 40 ACRES. Located 7
km west of standard. 1600/
mth + DD + utilities July or
Aug.1. Call 403-560-6265
for more info.
COMMERCIAL
SPACE FOR RENT
2 Bays, 2000-2100
sq ft each.
High exposure on
Hwy 817.
For inquiries
contact
403-560-6265
ryanco180@
gmail.com
REAL ESTATE
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5 ACRES WITH
LAKE VIEW $149,900
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STUNNING RENOVATED
HOME $449,900
Call Shauna
for all Your
Real Estate
Needs!
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Refreshed 1440 sqft home

Situated on 1.66 acres
West of Hussar
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths
Seller will rent out
extra pasture
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Immaculate
1400 sq.ft. home
2+2 bdrms, 2 baths
Landscaped yard with
RV parking
21x48 shop / Quonset
GOLF COURSE LUXURY

- $639,999
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IMMACULATE
SPEARGRASS BUNGALOW
- $369,900
1310 sq.ft. bungalow
2+1 bdrms, 2 full
baths
Fully finished
Backs onto the 9th
fairway
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IMMACULATE
HILLVIEW CONDO
$249,000
Gorgeous 1489 sq.ft.

bungalow
3+2 bdrms, 3 full baths
Fully finished walkout
Too many upgrades
to mention!
4.07 Acres of Raw

Land - $158,000
Build your dream home!
Located 15 minutes
S.E. of Strathmore
South of Eagle Lake
2 parcels available
2400 SQ.FT. IN
GLEICHEN - $259,900
SOLD
3+1 bedrooms
2 baths
Freshly painted
Upgraded with laminate
on main floor
Double attached garage
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6 bdrms, 2 baths
Spacious yard
Addition built in
2002
Double attached
garage
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FULLY FINISHED IN
MAPLEWOOD $339,900
RENOVATED IN
ROCKYFORD $299,900
Gorgeous home on
oversized lot
Luxurious owners suite!
Triple detached, heated
garage
COMMERCIAL
BUILDING IN
ROCKYFORD $69,900
Prime corner lot

3000+ sq.ft. of retail/
office space
2 piece bath
Receiving door
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SPRAWLING
BUNGALOW IN
ROCKYFORD $259,900
1735 sq.ft. fully fin.
bungalow
3+ 1 bdrms & main
floor den
3 full baths
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UPGRADED LUXURY
WITH SUITE - $499,900
1182 sq.ft. fully

finished home
Lots of upgrades
Close to schools and
rec facilities
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COUNTRY CHARM IN
GLEICHEN - $229,900
Cute & quaint on an

oversized lot
1+2 bedrooms, 2 baths
Spacious addition with
in floor heat
Double attached
garage
2+2 bedrooms, 3
full baths
Fully finished
Corners onto greenspace
Double attached garage
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HOUSE WITH SHOP IN

HUSSAR - $267,900
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PEACE AND QUIET

IN THE COUNTRY $195,000
ASPEN CREEK
BUNGALOW $374,900
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UPGRADED CONDO
$184,900
Immaculate, upgraded
condo
New carpet and newer
hardwood
3 bedrooms, 1 baths
Backs onto school yard
1969 sq.ft., fully finished

4+1 bdrms, 2 baths
Large lot in Estate area
on greenspace
Too many upgrades to
mention!
BASEMENT SUITE
403-934-0932
ATTENTION HOME BUILDERS

AND REALTORS
5 acres of raw land SW

of Standard
Fully fenced
Just off of highway #561
Beautiful lake view
Available July 1st
1000 sq ft on acreage,
20 kms SE from Strathmore.
Includes in-floor heating, utilities,
furnished or unfurnished.
REAL ESTATE
www.shaunakenworthy.com
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Call Shauna For All Your Real Estate Needs.
HELP WANTED
CLASSIFIEDS
Over $200,000 worth of

renovations!
Suite with private
entrance
Gourmet kitchen,
luxurious master suite &
more!
TIMES
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REAL ESTATE
Sharons
Doggie Dos
2003 SRI 16X76 1216 sq.

ft. $52,000. Originally a 3
bedroom home and easily
converted back. Very clean &
in excellent shape. Includes
appliances. Available immediately. For more information
call United Homes Canada
1-800-461-7632 or visit our
site at www.unitedhomescanada.com.
STRATHMORE
Kori-Lynn Corbin
Professional All Breed
Dog grooming.
Strathmore.
20 years experience.
Reasonable Rates &
Calm Environment.
Sharon 403-934-3824
REAL ESTATE
MANUFACTURED
Mortgage Specialist
Strathmore & Area

Tel: 403.333.6070
kori-lynn.corbin@rbc.com
Call for an appontment today!
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La Shaun Andrews
403-850-4593
Aztec Office Located:

#106 - 304, 3rd. Ave., Strathmore
the strathmore realty group
REAL ESTATE
3 ACREAGES. 5 acres, 8
acres or 75 acres with all
services, septic tank, & well
treed. All have beautiful view
of Chief Mountain. 403-3308016.
Mortgage Matters by Strathmores Mortgage Specialist

ARROWWOOD BEAUTY!
1568 sqft bunglow built in 2008. Exceptional

landscaped yard w underground sprinklers. Central
air. Vaulted ceilings. Three bed, two bath. Main floor
laundry. Stainless appliances. This home shows like
a dream. MLS#C4017025
$165,000
Tina Scott
Come View the amazing golf course

the beautiful views and appreciate
the stunning Homes!
Fully Developed Villa with impressive
quality throughout!
403-901-5388 cell
www.strathmorerealty.ca
Asad Mahmood, B.Sc, BA
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Mortgage
Advisor
1915 - 2015
Look at me now!
Im Totally new
inside and out!
With 12 treed
acres.
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ON THE LAKE
$449,500
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GORGEOUS
STRATHMORE
LAKES BAY
CONDO
$365,000
SOLD
NEW, NEW
LAKEWOOD
MEADOWS
Cell: 403 681-8845

CALL LORNA
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IMAGINE
SUMMER!
NO ROOM FOR YOUR

EQUIPMENT??
INDUSTRIAL
GENERAL LOTS
10-13 ACRE PARCELS
5 MILES WEST OF
STRATHMORE
NEW ROAD
NEAR
STRATHMORE
80 ACRES
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C/S
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Over 1450 sq ft
Bilevel
Triple Car Garage
Half mile off
Pavement.
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46.56
ACRES
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NEARLY
HALF ACRE!
$118,700
BETTER THAN
NEW!
$142,900
NICELY DECORATED WITH CORK
FLOORING
SO BRIGHT AND OPEN
VIEW OF LAKE AND GOLF
COURSE
WANT A FRIENDLY
ATMOSPHERE??
ON TOP OF THE
WORLD
$197,900
SOLD
NEVER BEFORE OFFERED.

LARGEST UNIT IN LAMBERT
THIRD FLOOR CORNER
2 BDRMS, UTILITY ROOM
LAUNDRY AND GARAGE.
$599,000
ON THE LAKE!
FULLY DEV.
LOWER LEVEL
WALK OUT,
IN FLOOR HEAT.
Great Location
Fully Developed
157 ACRES
BY LYALTA
$999,000
REDUCED!!
$489,000
IN ELITE WILDFLOWER
RANCH OVER 3000 SQ.
FT DEV., BONUS ROOM,
FULLY DEV LOWER, NEXT
TO PLAY PARK
Many options on this

parcel of land, 25 minutes east of Calgary.
$799,900
STRATHMORE
LAKES BAY
$379,000
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$124,900
BARN AND CHICKEN

COOP
GOOD WELL
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greenspace at rear,
immaculate modular
skylight too.
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL
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EXCLUSIVE LAKE FRONT

COMMUNITY
GORGEOUS 1534 SQ FT
HILLSIDE BUNGALOW
TWO FIREPLACES, 3 BATHS
WALKOUT TO LAKE AND
PATHWAY.
CALL LORNA
Strathmores Mortgage Specialist 403 681-8845
OPEN HOUSETel: 1 888 332-3188
The Old Home Hardware Building
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Asad Mahmood, B.Sc, B.A.
Come see for yourself!!!
104 3rd Avenue, Strathmore
ANOTHER
GREAT HOME
Close to Schools,
Large Lot,
Attached Garage
Today is also a great day to refinance your existing home. Even with a
prepayment penalty you can save thousands of dollars off of your mortgage
by refinancing in todays super low interest rate market. Lock in now for
new lower rate and save money. Call me today youll be glad you did
113 Speargrass Circle

Sunday June 28th
from 1 to 4!
Associate
Broker
CALL LORNA
With all that is going on in the world today the Bank of Canada has lowered its prime lending
rate several times consecuitively. What does this mean for the citizens of Strathmore? Well
now is a great time to buy a new home. When negotiating the purchase price of your new
home people dont often think about what the real cost of the home is because most people
are so focused on the purchase price they forget about the price to finance. First time home
buyers the time is now dont wait. In todays low interest market the overall price of the
home is effectively reduced by the interest rate itself. Call me today and get preapproved. I will
let you know how much you can afford so that you can go out house hunting
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WEST OF STRATHMORE
10 GAL PER MIN. WELL
GORGEOUS VIEWS
NO BUILDING
COMMITMENT.
HANDYMAN
SPECIAL
$225,000
MLS - C3643274
Over 52 acres with
loads of potential,
private home and older
out buildings!
Associate
Broker
CALL
LORNA PHIBBS
403-874-7660
TO BUY OR SELL!
35 Years Experience
106 - 304 - 3rd Ave.,

Strathmore
lorna@lornaphibbs.com
www.lornaphibbs.com
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
BUSINESS
APPLIANCES
appliance & Mattress gallery
Service
in Home or in SHoP
403-934-6919
18 Spruce Park Drive, Strathmore, AB
www.pjsappliances.com
Locally owned, staffed and operated serving Strathmore and

area for 14 years! Journeyman Appliance Service Technicians.
CARPET CLEANING
Catering
by Shelley
LOOKING TO START OR EXPAND

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We offer Business Development Loans and Business Plan
Assistance to Entrepreneurs within our region!

403-934-8888 or
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For more information
on what we do
TRUCK MOUNTED CARPET CLEANING

FURNACE & DUCT CLEANING
THE CARPET COP

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www.wildrose.albertacf.com
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CATERING
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587-727-0369 135 3rd Ave
shelleygrahamhall@yahoo.ca
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
ELECTRICAL
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
MOTORCYCLE TRAINING
Mobile Motorcycle Training School
Serving Strathmore & Area
FB Boersema & Partners Ltd.

Designers and Builders of Energy Efficient Homes
Let us put YOUR thoughts on paper

and build it to your satisfaction.
Certified I.C.F. Installers
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Serving the Foothills since 78.
EXCAVATING
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Rose enterprises
Backhoe | Skid Steer | Gravel Truck

Demolition | Gravel & Dirt Hauling
Spreading | Culverts | Driveway Construction
Acreage Cleanup
Ken Rose
Owner/Operator
403-934-7120 Strathmore
rosedigsdirt@gmail.com
Landscaping & Development | Snow Removal | Trenching
FENCING
Stimson
Fencing
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
Sales, Maintenance & Set Up
Chain Link & Wire
Dale Stimson
403-862-7790 Fax 403-361-9895 stimson.fencing@gmail.com
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Fencing Ltd
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403-361-0365
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CALL TAMARA
$242,500
CALL CHANTALE
1+2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1/2

Acre Lot, Workshop
Att Single Garage
Det Double Garage
--oversized single
attached garage
-huge bedrooms
-end unit in quiet
neighborhood
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OPEN HOUSE
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1-4 Saturday June 27

811 Westmount Drive
Strathmore
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BUY UP THE LAND

$269,900
Great Building Sites
54+ Acres
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$319,900
MLS C4007600
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MLS C4017727
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MLS C4012948
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MLS C4005544
C3648519
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MLS C3654685
Bright and
Spacious fully
developed with
large yard
$274,900!
Were always getting calls

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Cozy Bungalow
In Hillview Estates
$369,900
2+2 Bed, 2+1 Bath,
Double garage, A/C,
Fully fenced
MLS C4002506
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HANDIMANS SPECIAL
SOLD
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5 acres, house needs

work. Large metal quonset,
big shop area and storage
Private and peaceful
location. $290,000
Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097
MLS C4006085
CALL RON
MLS C4013641
4 ACRES WITH
CUSTOM HOME
C/S
MLS C4013771
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Trees, Triple Garage, and

Quonset, Fully developed
basement, Can
accommodate horses
5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
$640,000
Sheila
Bassen
403
361-0390
Robert
Desjardins
403
934-5533
Tamara
Desjardins
403
874-6486
Keith
Garrioch
403
333-8411
Chantale
Hill
403
325-3860
CALL SHEILA
MLS C3655404
Ron
Kaechele
403
934-1097
Paul
Kautz
403
875-4166
Ryan
Kautz
403
875-1170
Shauna
Kenworthy
403
803-4605
Tracy
Larsen
403
901-9143
Lorna
Phibbs
403
874-7660
$169,900
What a Charming Home in

Rockyford! This home is full of
character and charm with the
original hardwood, doors etc!
3 bdr, new 4 pc bath, updated
kitchen, large dining area and
living room, sun room and porch.
Huge back yard. New hot water
tank, furnace etc.
CALL SHEILA
BEAUTIFUL FULLY DEVELOPED

HOME $489,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bath
- Main floor laundry
- Open concept, Heated
garage, so much more...
OPEN HOUSE JUNE 14, 12-4PM
149 PARK LAKE DR., STRATHMORE
SOLD
CALL SHEILA
MLS C4010549
CALL SHEILA
MLS C4012348
CALL SHEILA
$299,900
What a opportunity to own this Massive

property in the Village of Rockyford! You
can own your own 5 bdr home with 5597
sq ft of Living space and have your own
business or rent out to other commercial/
office businesses. There is 3200sq ft of
office space potential and a 30ft x 19ft
commercial space that has been renovated.
There is so much more to this property so
call and view today!
MLS C1025198
CALL TRACY
BRENTWOOD BEAUTY
2014 oversized single
mobile home, New
garage, Open concept,
vaulted ceiling, large
kitchen area
3 bedrooms, $244,900
ON THE LAKE
$457,500
ECLUSIVE LAKE FRONT

COMMUNITY, GORGEOUS 1534
SQ FT HILLSIDE BUNGALOW
TWO FIREPLACES, 3 BATHS
WALKOUT TO LAKE AND
PATHWAY.
CALL LORNA
La Shaun
Andrews
403
850-4593
CONDO FOR SALE

2 bedroom upper level
Two parking stalls
Gas fireplace, balcony
Clean and attractive
$139,900
Call Ron Kaechele 403-934-1097
NEAR STRATHMORE
80 ACRES
BARN AND CHICKEN COOP
GOOD WELL
$799,900
CALL LORNA
REDUCED!!!
$489,000
WOW ITS NICE, OVER

3000 SQ FT
ITS IN WILDFLOWER
RANCH
CUSTOM TWO STOREY
ADJACENT TO PARK.
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Family Home
5 bedrooms,
3 baths
oversize garage
$349,900!
Adult Gated
Community Peaceful
living, Perfect for
Snow Bird life style
$119,900!
Looking to Move to
Airdrie $429,900!
CALL CHANTALE
MEET OUR HOME TEAM!
Amazing views!
fully Developed
walk out
bungalow
$649,900!
Build your dream

Home All lots back
to golf course or
green space
starting at
$70,000!
Perfect Starter Home

In Gleichen!
$100,000
2 Bed, 2 Bath
Great Location
Very Affordable
2 storey fully finished
with 4 bedrooms 3 baths
and loads of room!
MLS C4013877
17+ Acres with Quonset

-great building sites
-all utilities are in
-pavement to driveway
CALL LA SHAUN
Peaceful Country Living

In Keoma! $489,900
OWNER SAYS SELL!!

$119,900
SOLD
WELL KEPT 2002 16

WIDE, NEW CARPET,
LARGE DECK, 3 BDRMS, 2
BATHS, GATED, COMMUNITY
OF RANCH EST
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FULLY FINISHED IN
MAPLEWOOD - $339,900
1182 sq.ft. fully
finished home
Lots of upgrades
Close to schools and rec facilities
$185,000
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STUNNING, RENOVATED HOME

- $449,900
1969 sq.ft., fully finished
4+1 bdrms, 2 baths
Large lot in Estate area
on greenspace
Too many upgrades to
mention!
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