APRIL 13, 2018

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VOLUME 10 ISSUE 15

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Strathmore Overnight
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tion, multiple fundraisers and battling oner-
ous red tape, the Strathmore Overnight Shelter
(SOS) is open for business.
The project brings a vision to fruition to com-
bat destitution and hardship in Strathmore and
surrounding areas.
For more than five years, various churches in
the community identified the problem of home-
less people and those needing a helping hand
in the community, much of which was fuelled
by soaring job losses when the economy tum-
bled.
In 2015, Pastor Elizabeth Karp, Pastor Dawn
Nelson, and citizens Waldo Munoz and John
Hilton-O’Brien – now the president of the SOS
board – provided town council with a detailed
proposal on a transition shelter to house people
without overnight accommodation, providing
them with resources within the community and
offering a meal in the morning.
With up to $60,000 from the Town of
Strathmore and thousands of dollars collected
from the municipality and surrounding com-
munities at various fundraisers – including the
Coldest Night of the Year, Be a Legend fund-
raising event, and the Strathmore Stampede
Chili Extravaganza – as well as donations from
various businesses, the Harvest Healing Cen-
tre Church underwent construction to upgrade
their premises and secure funds for operations.
On April 8, the shelter held their grand opening.
“About six or seven years ago we really identi-
fied a huge need that we were seeing more peo-
ple come through the community, more people
needing support and a night or two just to get
their breath and stay warm,” said Nelson in a
speech during the shelter’s opening celebration.
“It started with one or two in a week or month,
depending on the weather, but we started to see
a real increase. And one night a group of us
were over at town council and we were talking
about the need with our councillors and we be-
came aware that it’s become much more.
“Yes there is a faith part about this for many
of us, but even more it is a compassion of being
a community. I’m honoured to be here with you
to celebrate the accomplishment of something
Helping the community!
we have dreamed about for at least five or six The Strathmore Overnight Shelter had their grand opening on April 7. The event included a
ribbon cutting ceremony and appearances by local and provincial politicians, board mem-
years… and I’m so thankful for what is happen-
ing here today.” bers and members of the community. While the shelter is officially open, the shelter won’t be
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Art society to
host its first
fundraiser
MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor

A local arts society is hosting their first
fundraiser in over 30 years of operations
to show community support, raise dollars
for art programs, and expand further into
Strathmore and Wheatland County.
The Wheatland Society of Arts is host-
ing an art show and fundraiser early next
month, complete with entertainment, a
dinner, and a live and silent auction.
While the money raised will go towards
funding operations and various art pro-
grams – such as Adaptive Art, Youth Art,
and senior programs – the event also lends
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volved.”
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Town council recognized and publicly thanked 13-year-old Emma Moore during the regular council
meeting on April 4. Moore raised $685 for the Hope Community Church School Fuel Program, and
the same amounts to the Wheatland Food Bank, and the Wheatland Crisis Society, in light of her
birthday. In the past she has raised roughly $15,000 to go towards the Wheatland Crisis Society,
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Artist shares his life through watercolour 40 Galloon

MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor
When Bruce Heming’s mother, an
avid oil painter, suddenly passed away
in 1982, the then 42-year-old got into a
car with his two brothers, George and
Glen, and drove to Tofino, B.C. to par-
ticipate in an art class.
Although the retired lawyer and for-
mer RCMP officer inherited his moth-
er’s art supplies, it would take him
10 years after her passing to pick up
a paintbrush and discover his passion
and talent for watercolour.
Now, a decade after his retirement
from Heming & Associates, Heming
spends his time painting various mem-
ories and life experiences, teaching at
the Wheatland Society of Arts (WSA)
and pulling out paints for his grand-
children at his home studio.
“In art you can show your talent, in
law you just have to read the contract
and tell them what it says; it’s quite dif-
ferent,” said Heming.
“When I’m painting and I have an
idea with a photograph I’ve taken, and
I start putting the paint down and it’s
starting to come together, I get excit-
ed about it. I can’t hardly wait and I
have to keep painting so I can see it
finished.”
Heming was born in Moose Jaw,
Sask., and moved to Alberta at the age
of seven. In high school he discovered
a love for art, but quit school to try his
hand at farming. After working as an
RCMP officer for years, Heming real-
ized the part he enjoyed most about
his job was appearing in court. Shortly
Local artist Bruce Heming has been a member of the Wheatland Society of Arts (WSA) for many years
and helps teach community members how to paint using watercolour. Some of his art can be viewed
at the WSA studio on Third Avenue.
after, he decided to return to school
and study law. It wasn’t until 1991 that
he tried his hand at watercolour and
joined the WSA the following year. With
his retirement in 2008, Heming said he
now gets to do the things he enjoys.
Among those things is teaching peo-
ple – children to seniors –how to paint
with watercolours. His works are de-
scribed as having a regional style work-
ing towards realism, as can be seen in
his paintings of former pets or a heli-
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the attention of society members.
“Bruce is a really talented artist,” said
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Grand opening
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emergency
overnight
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The emergency shelter will provide
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Carseland fire hall
Spring contract awarded
Fling SHARON MCLEAY
Times Contributor
Market
Over 40 vendors showed off their wares to interested buyers during the The architectural contract for the Carseland
Spring Fling Market at the Strathmore Civic Centre on April 7. Although the Fire Hall was awarded to Sahuri and Partners Ar-
weather mimicked that of winter with a light snowfall, turnout was good for chitecture Inc. and will cost Wheatland County
the market as patrons had their minds turned to spring while they shopped. $127,500.
The Bird Man of Strathmore, Dennis Groenhof, showed off and sold his
For that price, the county will receive designs,
handcrafted birdhouses. Adelle Ellis Photo drawings and construction documents for the
new hall.
Twelve proposals were submitted and Sahuri
Strathmore Legion Branch #10 NEWS was chosen from all the tenders. In their propos-
al, they listed the extensive experience they have
By Irene Knappe, Secretary / PR / Poppy Chair in designing other fire halls and EMS buildings in
• Saturday, April 21st at 8 pm!!! Steve Hillis as Garth Brooks and other voices of Legends: Johnny the province, and included reference letters from
Cash, Neil Diamond, CCR and more!! Tickets are only $25 per person and available at the Legion. Plan on many of those services.
coming early and have a meal at The Kitchen. Chef Pat is planning an affordable buffet before the show! “We went through a fairly lengthy process for
• April meeting dates are as follows:
o LA General: Tuesday, the 17th, at 7:30 pm the design build process, but it didn’t work out
o Legion General: Tuesday, the 24th, at 7:00 pm the way we wanted it to work out. So, we decided
• PAINT NIGHT FUNDRAISER!!! April 20th from 6 to 9 pm. Our Sgt.-at-Arms on behalf of the Co-
lour Party will be hosting this fundraiser to replace some of our worn flags and equipment so we can
to stop the process and restart it using a different
look sharp whenever they represent your Legion. To reserve your spot, please call or text Aleesha at methodology,” said Angie Lucas, general manager
403.478.9114, or call the Legion. Tickets are $50 each, $40 of which will be donated and the remainder of agriculture, community and protective services
will pay for supplies. Come join us – no experience necessary!!!
• Steak and Lobster night is on Saturday, May 12th, at 6 pm. Steak and lobster: $40. Steak only:
with Wheatland County.
$15. Lobster only: $25. Tickets are available at the Legion bar until sold-out. Don’t forget to bring The process to determine and develop the re-
your own crackers, not the edible kind, but a utensil to assist in breaking the lobster shell, but like nut quest for proposals (RFP) began last fall, and
crackers – you will need them!!!
• The 11th Annual SHOOT FOR THE TROOPS darts event will take place on Saturday, May 5th. We considerations were made to include the various
will also be holding a silent auction for anyone who would like to participate in bidding instead of playing needs of a working fire hall and coordination
darts. I am in charge of this auction and take great pride in what is offered for auction items and the with administration, while developing a flexible
money it contributes to the total Shoot For the Troops donation. If you have any items you wish to donate
to the auction, please bring them to the Legion with your name attached so that we can acknowledge type of construction.
your contribution(s). “Give us one design that works for everything.
• The Canadian government has announced plans to plant 2 million trees between Trenton and To- We build them all the same and then we can save
ronto – to commemorate every one of Canada’s fallen soldiers. One would hope they have at least SOME
money left to help our soldiers who have survived and are seeking well-deserved assistance for their some costs on architects,” said Wheatland County
sacrifices. Only fitting. Councillor Ben Armstrong.
Walking with Grandma: I like walking with Grandma, her steps are short like mine. She doesn’t say Councillor Tom Ikert indicated he would like to
“now hurry up”, she always takes her time. I like to walk with Grandma, her eyes see things like mine
do, wee pebbles bright, a funny cloud, half hidden drops of dew. Most people have to hurry, they do not
see the architectural designs kept simple, without
stop to see. I’m glad that God made Grandma unrushed and young like me!!! unnecessary embellishment. Lucas said they hope
On April 9th, 2018, we remembered and lowered our flags to commemorate to use the designs, with a little modification for
The Battle of Vimy Ridge. That was 101 years ago. site specifics, for new builds on fire halls through-
LEST WE FORGET out the county in the future.
For further information, please call the Legion at 403.934.5119 “We are looking to make this a standardized
plan. The site changes a little bit, but this was
our approach through the RFP. We know we have
Thought for another two fire halls to do in the future. So, re-
the Week ducing the up-front costing and making sure we
~ get the correct construction costs will be more
fiscally efficient for the county in the future,” said
In order to Lucas.
discover who CALGARY METROPOLITAN REGION BOARD
HOLDS INITIAL MEETING
I am, I have Calgary area municipal representatives met for
the first time on March 22 to discuss meetings
to decide who and timelines for the Calgary Metropolitan Re-
I am not.
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gion Board (CMRB) planning decisions.
The CMRB chair indicated that no municipal-
ity under the plan should approve statutory plans
yet, without regional evaluation frameworks
(REF) in place, as those decisions would not be
authorized without CMRB approvals. He hoped
the CMRB can be working on the regional evalu-
ation framework and full plan soon.
Municipalities were tasked to appoint their
representatives as soon as possible. Wheatland
County added as alternates to Reeve Glenn Koes-
ter, Councillor Tom Ikert and Deputy Reeve Scott
Klassen. Ikert will be sitting on the CMRB land
use committee and Klassen will sit on the inter-
municipal servicing committee.
“Again it’s that whole voting structure, in that if
you are not there you are considered in favour,”
said Klassen, about the importance of having a
representative present at CMRB meetings.
GFL GETS INDEPENDENT REVIEW
Green for Life compost facility will get a visit
from Dr. Daryl McCartney to review management
systems, historical records, hold interviews with
staff and conduct a site visit that will include a
meeting with the public.
McCartney is an environmental engineer pro-
fessor with the University of Alberta with over 30
years experience in organic waste utilization and
composting systems.
The cost for review will be $5,000.
BACK TO THE FUTURE FOR MPC
Wheatland County Deputy Reeve Scott Klassen
announced April 3 that council members would
be back sitting on the Wheatland County Mu-
nicipal Planning Commission. Previously, council
indicated a municipal planning commission was
needed to deal with development issues, with
the rationale that appointed members would free
council up for other priorities.
“Due to recent changes to the MGA (Municipal
Government Act) and our mandatory participa-
tion in the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board, as
well as council training and understanding of de-
velopment processes, all of council will sit on the
municipal planning commission,” said Klassen.
It was felt it was valuable training for the new
council, which will also be helpful when review-
ing the municipal development plans and land
use bylaws. This decision may later be reviewed
and changed. Training for the commission is
scheduled for April 11.
Strathmore AB Building
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Rockyford 4H beef club

weighs in
ANNA NEWELL work with our calves.
Club Reporter On Nov. 24, the Rockyford 4H Beef Club had
their weigh in at the Newell Farm. All the mem-
So many activities have happened over the past bers helped and made the day go very well. The
few months. On Feb. 25 our club held their public weather was very nice with the sun was shining
speaking. We had some pretty interesting speech- bright to help make the day fun. We weighed in 26
es, from favourite planets to Mount Everest. All the calves, and this made all of us very excited to start
members had to write their impromptu speeches feeding the steers and training them. It was very
on some really funny topics. interesting to see all the different cattle breeds that The Rockyford 4H Beef Club had their weigh in at the Newell Farm on Nov.
After all the snowstorms came, we tried to or- came to our farm to get weighed in. 24. A total of 26 calves were weighed in. This year’s Show and Sale is being
ganize a club ski trip to Lake Louise. A few of the This year our Show and Sale will be held on held on June 6.
Photo Courtesy of Anna Newell
members got to enjoy the day while some mem- June 6. We hope all of you can come and see how
bers couldn’t make it due to weather. big our steers will be! Our 4-H club is ready for
We look forward to some sunny days so we can the challenge.

Busy Spurs
AVALON STRAUSS
Strathmore Rusty Spurs

We are back and better than ever!
Strathmore Rusty Spurs had fun doing public
speaking at the Strathmore library. The judges who
helped us included Sharon Stout, Miss Strathmore
Stampede Cayley Peltzer and Dr. Peter Jakobsen.
Thank you very much for your help.
Congratulations to everyone who placed in pub-
lic speaking this year.
Thank you to Chinook Credit Union for helping
us pay for our event.
Our club had a great time at the District Curl-
ing Funspiel; it was fun, entertaining and a great
experience.
We are revving up for our spring and summer
show season. The Strathmore Rusty Spurs held their public speaking event
We are very excited to go to 4-H on Parade! It’s at the Strathmore Municipal Library.
held on the Stampede grounds in Calgary. Photo Courtesy of Michelle Strauss
Regionals this year will be held in Red Deer. It’s
always fun to see and meet new friends and their your own horse then you should come join our
horses. club. We always are ready for new blood. 2018 is
Don’t forget about us in September; if you have going to be a busy year for Strathmore Rusty Spurs!

The West wants in

DEREK FILDEBRANDT
Strathmore-Brooks MLA
The last time that a Trudeau was in power in
Ottawa, the long-standing quasi-colonial attitude
of the federal government to Alberta and the West
began to boil over.
Even a change of the party in power in 1984
only delayed this reckoning, as the deep institu-
tional injustices of the federal government became
impossible to ignore.
Preston Manning and Stephen Harper construc-
tively channeled our frustrations under the ban-
ner: The West Want In. The election of an Alberta
Prime Minister in 2006 saw some of the anti-west-
ern injustices of the federal government changed,
but institutions and entrenched interests are hard
to overcome. Equalization and other transfer pro-
grams continue to bleed Alberta dry of our hard-
earned prosperity.
The senate remains as unelected, unequal and
ineffective as ever. All four Atlantic provinces have
a combined population of 2.3 million, represented
by 30 senators.
Alberta, with a population of four million, has
just six.
Albertans have always been willing to pay more
than our fair share into confederation out of love
for our country, and the understanding that at the
very least, we had the right to trade in an open and
free market. But now even this most simple condi-
tion for the existence of even as quasi-functional
national state is questionable at best. Despite the
NDP’s well-meaning honest efforts to bend over
backwards to earn social license for a pipeline,
those who benefit from Alberta’s economy con-
tinue to do everything possible to bite the hand
that feeds. And while I do believe that a change in
both the federal and provincial governments will
improve our situation, I fear that the deep institu-
tional resistance towards Alberta’s interests may be
impossible to overcome.
In my constituency and across large swaths of
our province, Albertans – patriotic Canadians all –
are beginning to lose hope. What were once whis-
pers – spoken in private – are fast becoming a
loud demand for justice. My colleagues… we are
all here, proud Albertans and proud Canadians,
but our relationship with the federal government
is quickly becoming untenable. I ask that we stand
together behind the old banner of “The West Wants
In”… before people conclude that they want out.

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Fundraising for programs

MIRIAM OSTERMANN for 22 years and covers Strathmore and
Times Associate Editor Drumheller Growing Opportunities
sites. Yet for the past 14 years the con-
A loss in grant money, and increases tract has remained unchanged and the

Night of
in demand and population, gave rise to last increase occurred 15 years ago for
$994, despite the increase in program

Shenanigans
Growing Families Society for East Ru-
ral Counties first fundraising event two
years ago.
Now in its third year, the organiza-
tion is hosting a family carnival and
fundraiser to assure the continued
existence of programs for Bridging
the Gap, 5 For Life, and the Growing
Opportunities, as well as secure vital
positions such as a part-time life skills
worker.
While the organization is volunteer
run, administration is crucial to keep
programs and volunteers organized,
and money raised through the fund-
demand and population.
While the society received small in-
creases from other sources in the past,
including Family and Community Sup-
port Services (FCSS), the organization
was unwilling to lose necessary staff-
ing positions or terminate programs
through the $50,000 deficit. Therefore,
they organized their first fundraising
event, the Family Barn Dance, in 2016.
The event is now returning for its
third year but with a few changes, in-
cluding a pancake supper by the Chea-
dle Lions, an online auction, a photo

Sincere Thank You! raiser will aid in securing administra-

tion and staff positions.
“The amazing part is, because we’re
volunteer driven, we can go a lot of
Project H.O.P.E would like to send a huge Thank You miles on the money that we do have,
and we have plenty of ideas, but we
to everyone who came and helped make our Derby just can’t do them all because of the
funding,” said Margo Sevcik, president
night such a success. We would like to especially thank of Growing Families Society.
Grant Klaiber, Fred Rappel, Pulse, No Frills, LaRue’s “We still need staff to drive those vol-
unteers, to keep them motivated and
Catering & Origin Malting. Thank you to all of you who moving. To offer a competitive wage to
staff is tough. People don’t work for us
donated items to our live and silent action. because we pay them awesome wages,
they really do love what they do and
booth, carnival games, Kidz Kanteen,
a family photo opportunity and raffles.
Owing to many donations by commu-
nity members and organizations, the
society is aware of the support Strath-
more and the surrounding area has
provided in previous years to keep the
programs alive in the community.
“I think it makes our community a
better place to live and it adds to the
whole vibrancy of our community,”
said Sevcik. “We just need more fund-
ing and the community is amazing
with their support.”
The third annual Family Carnival and

Auction 2018 Donors

it’s giving back to the community.” Fundraiser will take place on April 20,
In 2015, the Calgary Rural Primary at the Strathmore Civic Centre from 5
Care Network (CRPCN) arrived at a to 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 per family or
decision to eliminate $50,000 worth $10 per person. Tickets are available
Strathmore’s Florist • Stephanie Larsen Photography • Calgary Zoo for pre-purchase at Lil Hoots – cash
of funding to the society due to vari-
Jacqueline Bagha • Heritage Park • Strive II only – or at the Strathmore FCSS of-
ous circumstances. The Growing Fam-
Crowther Memorial Junior High School • T & L Insulation • Burton Family ily Society’s also receives $74,219 from fice, as well as at the door. The online
Shooting Star Gallery • Plenus NDT • Wheat Insight the Public Health Agency of Canada auction is now open for bidding at
Jane Gallacher • Wheatland West Firefighter’s Association – Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program www.32auctions.com/growingfami-
Royal Tyrrell Museum • Flying Squirrel • Kaitrin McDonnell - Thirty One Gifts contract, which has been in existence lies2018.
Blown Away Beauty • Canadian Badlands Passion Play
Norwex - Kristel Lang • Macaroni Kid Strathmore Wheatland
Grades High Academic Sport
O’l MacDonald’s Resort • Ty Dahl Abstracts • Melanie Kent
Tupperware - Tammy Dallas • Chinook Financial
K to 9 Standard Programs
Chinook Wealth Management • Strathmore Home Hardware
Go Dental • Strathmore Musical Arts Society • Hoof and Nail
Strathmore Times • OK Tire Strathmore • Real Estate REPS
The Bronzing Bar • Strathmore Original Joe’s • Konschuh Family
Hilton Family • Gregory Harriman & Associates LLP
Tina’s No Frills • Joanne MacDonald - Independent Sunset Gourment REP
Epicure Consultant/Coach - Marci Hira • Jo-Mac Travel
Strathmore AG Society • Renowned Medium - Lisa Scrivens
Bangles Hair Studio & Spa • Releaf Aromatherapy & Stone Mine Jewlery
Strathmore Economy Taxi • Animal Care Center • H2 Safety
Strathmore Motor Products • Town of Strathmore • Shoppers Drug Mart
Eagle Lake Nursery • Dr. Alison M. Clarke • Bow River Fly Fishing
Heming & Associates • Side By Side Stride • RIMK Industries Inc.
Wendy Nielsen • Pam Roach - Independent Epicure Consultant
Julie Worthington • Wheatland Computers • Wheatland Funeral Home
Kristy Cherpin - Independent Scentsy Star Director • Liv Beautiful
Bow Bench Retreat • Westmount Elementary School GEORGE FREEMAN SCHOOL
Wheatland Elementary School • Golden Hills School Division Opening September 2018
Crowther Memorial Junior High School • Brentwood Elementary School
Sevick Vetrinary Services • Chestermere Lifepath Wellness
Janine Lassu - Scentsy • Optimax Tech Corp • Justina Sherstabetoff - 31 Gifts
Parent and Student Information Night
Envy Straps • Lisa Griffiths - Norwex • For the Love of Wood 81
Strathmore Disc Golf Club • Kionas Kreations • Jolene Sansome Photography When: Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Cakes by Carmen • Strathmore Antiques • Rona 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Red Carrot • Kelly Montford • Michelle Brassard Presentations will be occurring every hour at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Brassard Greenhouses • Richardson Pioneer
Allan and Alice Praud • Claire Cretin • Linda Ferguson Where: Strathmore Civic Centre
Glenn Russell • Scott Pagenkopf • HiTFAR Concepts Ltd.
Mitchell Aggregate • M and M Pumps • Theresa Sourisseau The presentations will include information on:
Dalum Restorations (Ty Christensen) • David and Dixie Long
Gleichen Lions Club • Brett W. Wilson Foundation • Tino’s Earth Moving
High Academic Standard and Expectations for
The Country Farmhouse • Wheatland Arts Society • Kari Carriere
Denise Peterson • Gail Daw • Stella and Dot Academic Excellence
Kimberley Proust • CMJHS Student Council • Gold Key Registry
Thirty One Gifts - Kimberly Proust • Thurston Bros Farms THE THREE PILLARS OF GEORGE FREEMAN SCHOOL
Grant and Dona Klaiber • Tracey Cornett - Synergy Wellness
Ball Brothers Instrumentation • Magnum Cementing Services
Action in Character Action in Our World Action in Life
Fred and Marilyn Rappel • Gates Agencies
Cluny Lions Club
 April 13, 2018 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 11

Improper disposal of oils and grease costs taxpayers thousands

MIRIAM OSTERMANN
Times Associate Editor
The flushing and cleaning of Strath-
more’s sanitary sewer system is costing
taxpayers hundreds of thousands of
dollars.
As a result, the Town of Strathmore
is developing a sanitary bylaw, start-
ing with the Sanitary Sewer Fats, Oils
and Grease (FOG) Management Policy
which will provide a framework to aid
in the establishment of the bylaw.
Mitigating damage caused by flush-
ing fats, oils and greases in the sanitary
sewer system costs $188,000 annually
for sanitary sewer flushing, lift station
cleaning, flushing problem areas and
emergency flushing due to sewer back-
ups.
The town currently has no control on
the substances being discharged into
the sanitary sewer system by commer-
cial, industrial and residential users. As
a result, town administration brought
forward the policy, which was adopted
on April 4, to reduce the occurrence
and provide direction on management
to the town’s administration.
“If you had asked me two months
ago about this stuff I would have said
ah who cares. Now I realize when the
sewer backs up, there is a large sani-
tary sewer pipe and it’s taking waste
not only from restaurants but public fa-
cilities, and when it hits a restriction in
the pipe things go wrong real quick,”
said Werner Fischer, director of plan-
ning and development with the Town
of Strathmore.
“We are not by this policy requiring
anybody to do anything. We are by this
policy creating a framework so that we
can write a bylaw on what we should
be looking at and what we should not
be looking at. For now, we are trying to
put some basic border around what the
bylaw might look like.”
Fats, oils and grease can
cause blockages and restric-
tions when introduced into
the sewer pipes. This can
lead to raw sewage backup
into homes and business-
es, and even overflow into
streets and storm sewers.
Furthermore, it poses a risk
of overloading the sewage
treatment plant, which could
compromise the efficiency
and quality of the treated
sewage resulting from the
plant.
“The current estimate
of cost that this incurs is
$188,000 so it’s no small
item. It’s certainly something
that’s affecting our budget,”
said Councillor Bob Sobol. “I
brought this up eight years
ago to someone who was in
(Fischer’s) position before
and that was the answer I got
– ‘it’s not a big deal.’ I’m glad
to know it’s a big deal and
I’m glad to know we’re doing
something about it.”
A communications plan
will address the general
public and businesses, and
highlight key issues with
disposing of cooking oils
and other oils and greases
into the sewer system. It will
also outline the new sanitary
sewer bylaw, the regulations,
the development permit pro-
cess, enforcement, system in-
spections and monitoring of
grease and grit removal de-
vices, and offer continuous
education and public infor-
mation. The focus is on best
management practices that
focus on pollution preven- es, council was assured that Cooking oils or grease can
tion that are sound, and cost- no action would be taken enter the system by being
effective ways to reduce the based on the policy. poured down the sink, or
amount of toxins discharged “What I like about this is by dishwasher or garburator
into the sewage treatment it puts us into a situation, as discharge. The recycling fa-
plant. far as planning for the future, cility accepts cooking oils as
“We have certain business to be proactive versus reac- a recyclable material.
sewers we’re doing over and tive,” said Strathmore Mayor Council agreed unani-
over again and some of it is Pat Fule. “If we can reduce mously to pass the motion
an education,” said Mark Ru- the amount going into our to adopt the Sanitary Sewer
ault, director of infrastructure system then we have to react Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG)
and development services for less times as far as clearing Management Policy during
the Town of Strathmore. “The things and doing emergency the regular council meeting
first thing is to get people to repairs.” on April 4.
understand there is conse-
quences to the town, because
at the end of the day we’re
all paying that $180,000
through our sewer rates. If
we can get that down, edu-
cate them, then the next part
is to update the bylaw to ac-
tually put some teeth in our
bylaw to enable us (to say)
if you don’t listen to it and
Strychnine Sales Begin
you don’t do this then there’s Strychnine (2%) is available for agricultural producers to
going to be consequences
where you will have to pay if purchase once again, through the County Office.
we can prove that your sewer Sales will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
is causing the issue.”
Currently Strathmore is ending on June 21, 2018 (while supplies last).
home to 30 active foodser-
The price this year is $277.20/case or $11.55/bottle + GST.
vice establishments – that in-
cludes cafeterias, bars, baker- To purchase, simply come to the County Office (242006 Range
ies and restaurants – and car
Road 243, about 7 km east of Strathmore on the north side of
and truck washes and resi-
dential developments that Highway #1) between 8 a.m. and noon Tuesdays or Thursdays,
can also contribute to the and ask for Russ.
problem. Although admin-
istration singled out senior
citizen homes, independent
living facilities, daycares,
hospitals and businesses that
impact the sanitary sewage
system, and are encouraged
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Job Posting—Hamlet Maintenance Operator, Seasonal
Closes April 20, 2018 at 4 p.m.
The Hamlet Maintenance Operator is a seasonal position and is responsible for
the maintenance and repair of all public infrastructure and underground utilities
within Wheatland County hamlets. The Hamlet Maintenance Operator is also
responsible for road maintenance, snow clearing, water and sewer service
installation and repair, tree trimming, graveling, alleyway grading, landscaping,
and other related duties.
Responsibilities include:
 Replace/repair underground water, sewer, and storm lines; water valves,
hydrants, manholes, and catch basins
 Assess underground service and utility distribution problems
 Maintain streets, alleyways, and sidewalks, including grading & snow clearing
 Properly operate and maintain heavy equipment and tandem gravel truck
 Perform minor culvert replacements / regrading projects, as required
 Ensure compliance with OH&S and ensure work is completed in a safe manner
Qualifications include:
 Valid Class 1 Alberta drivers’ licence
 Minimum three (3) years of heavy equipment experience
 Ground Disturbance II certification
 Confined Space Entry certification
 First Aid Certification
To apply, or for a more detailed job description: Please Quote Job # P18-08
Human Resources, Wheatland County
RR1 Hwy 1
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J6
Fax (403) 934-4889
Email: hr@wheatlandcounty.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. You must be legally entitled to work for any employer
in Canada to be eligible for consideration. The successful candidate will be
required to submit to a Criminal Records Check.
Job Posting—Light Equipment Operators (2), Seasonal
Closes April 20, 2018 at 4 p.m.
The Light Equipment Operator is a member of the Public Works Team and is
responsible for operating the Light Equipment in a safe and effective manner in
order to ensure that the roadways are accessible, safe and in good condition
The Light Equipment Operator position reports to the Construction Foreman,
Surfacing Foreman, Hamlet crew foreman, Mulching crew supervisor, or the
Manager of Transportation & Infrastructure for Operations, depending on the
road construction or maintenance that is in progress. As the Light Equipment
Operator you are to ensure that all work is done in a timely and safe manner.
Responsibilities include:
 Ensure that all work is done in accordance with all stated policies and
directives of Wheatland County
 Report any dangerous or unsafe road conditions
 Perform all daily safety and maintenance checks
 Perform general care and maintenance of the equipment
 Notify the Foreman of any repairs needed
 Keep work area clean, organized, and secure
 Practice workplace safety
 Other duties as assigned
 Act as back-up for positions within the public works operations as required
To apply, or for a more detailed job description: Please Quote Job # P18-07
Human Resources, Wheatland County
RR1 Hwy 1
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J6
Fax (403) 934-4889
Email: hr@wheatlandcounty.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. You must be legally entitled to work for any employer
in Canada to be eligible for consideration. The successful candidate will be
required to submit to a Criminal Records Check.
Job Posting—Heavy Equipment Operator, Seasonal Position
Closes April 20, 2018 at 4 p.m.
The Heavy Equipment Operator is a member of the Public Works Team and is
responsible for operating the Heavy Equipment in a safe and effective manner in
order to ensure that the roadways are accessible, safe and in good condition.
The Heavy Equipment Operator position reports to the Construction Foreman,
Surfacing Foreman or the Manager of Transportation & Infrastructure for
Operations, depending on the road construction or maintenance that is in
progress. As the Heavy Equipment Operator you are to ensure that all work is
done in a timely and safe manner.
Responsibilities include:
 Ensure that all work is done in accordance with all stated policies and
directives of Wheatland County
 Report any dangerous or unsafe road conditions
 Perform all daily safety and maintenance checks
 Perform general care and maintenance of the equipment
 Notify the Foreman of any repairs needed
 Keep work area clean, organized, and secure
 Practice workplace safety
 Other duties as assigned
 Act as back-up for positions within the public works operations as required
To apply, or for a more detailed job description: Please Quote Job # P18-06
Human Resources, Wheatland County
RR1 Hwy 1
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J6
Fax (403) 934-4889
Email: hr@wheatlandcounty.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. You must be legally entitled to work for any employer
in Canada to be eligible for consideration. The successful candidate will be
required to submit to a Criminal Records Check.
Job Posting—Summer Student Labourers (3)
Closes April 20, 2018 at 4 p.m.
The Summer Student Labourer is a seasonal position and is responsible for grass
mowing, weed trimming, garbage cleanup, landscaping, and other related duties
to support the maintenance and upkeep of Wheatland County owned or
maintained facilities including parks and cemeteries.
Responsibilities include:
 Properly operate and maintain lawn care equipment
 Ensure work is performed in a safe and prompt manner
 Safely operate and appropriately maintain County owned vehicles
 Perform traffic flagging duties for Road Crews, as required
 Ensure compliance with OH&S
 Complete administrative tasks when required
 Relate to and communicate with co-workers, management, customers and
vendors sincerely, clearly, tactfully, promptly and courteously; respond to
inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally
 Perform tasks consistent with the position, including special projects
Qualifications include:
 Valid Class 5 Alberta drivers’ licence
 Ability to read a County map
 Mechanically inclined
 First Aid Certification (would be an asset)
To apply, or for a more detailed job description: Please Quote Job # P18-09
Human Resources, Wheatland County
RR1 Hwy 1
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1J6
Fax (403) 934-4889
Email: hr@wheatlandcounty.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. You must be legally entitled to work for any employer
in Canada to be eligible for consideration. The successful candidate will be
required to submit to a Criminal Records Check.
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We Are Hiring!
Posting 2018-10
Closes: April 20, 2018 at 4 p.m.

Manager, Transportation and Utilities

The Manager of Transportation and Utilities is responsible for ensuring that

both short and long term infrastructure needs of the County are met. This is
accomplished through accurate monitoring of the current facilities and
accurate planning of future system improvements and upgrades, based on
projected development pressures or legislative changes.

The Manager of Transportation and Utilities position reports to the General

Manager of Transportation and Infrastructure Services. A licensed
professional, the Manager of Transportation and Utilities is responsible for
overseeing the various water, wastewater and stormwater systems
throughout the County, as well as assisting with Transportation Services.

The Manager of Transportation and Utilities position supervises and

provides direction to various department heads, including: Utilities
Foreman, Land Agent, Facilities Maintenance, Hamlet Operations Foreman,
and Road Inspector/Gravel Pit Technician.

Main Activities include:

 Assists the General Manager of Transportation and Infrastructure in the
budgeting process for both transportation and infrastructure projects
 Monitors spending to ensure that expenditures are consistent with
approved budgets
 Oversees the tendering process for infrastructure improvements in the
County Hamlets
 Acts as liaison with provincial government agencies, other
municipalities, various industries, and the general public regarding
technical, financial and day to day matters
 Attends Council meetings and provides status updates and
recommendations to Council on various County projects and objectives
Small Livestock Holdings Workshop  Ensures the infrastructure needs of the County Hamlets are properly
assessed and sufficient capacity is maintained for the systems
Where: Wheatland County Administration Building (242006 Range Road 243)  Ensures the appropriate workplace health and safety objectives are met
through correspondence with the Health and Safety Officer
When: April 18, 2018 from 6:45 – 9 p.m.  Maintains an accurate database of existing infrastructure systems and
facilities, detailing both condition and age as well as expected lifespan
 Works with the County finance departments to ensure accurate and
Livestock health, nutrition, vaccinations, and animal behaviour sustainable tracking of infrastructure
Dr. Jodi Viste, local veterinarian
The successful candidate will have:
Manure management  An accredited degree or diploma in the field of Civil Engineering or Civil
Chris Ullmann, CFO Extension Specialist, Alberta Agriculture Engineering Technology, or a related field
 Current membership in good standing with the respective association
 Knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer programs including
Register: https://wchorse.eventbrite.com Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
 Knowledge of municipal legislation and relevant statutes
For more information:  Proficiency in the use of office equipment
sarah.schumacher@wheatlandcounty.ca  Previous experience with GIS systems is considered an asset
Ph: 403-361-2027  Proficiency in the use of the Alberta Registries SPIN2 system
 Valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers Licence

To apply, or for more details and a job description:

Human Resources (marked Confidential)
242006 Range Road 243
RR 1 Hwy 1, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J6
Fax: 403-934-4889
Email to: hr@wheatlandcounty.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those

selected for an interview will be contacted. You must be legally
entitled to work for any employer in Canada to be eligible for
consideration. The successful candidate will be required to submit to
a Criminal Records Check.
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Students from Wheatland County

Strathmore High School budgets holds steady
are ready and willing to
SHARON MCLEAY the Whole meeting.
Times Contributor

volunteer to come
COUNTY REACHES OUT
Wheatland council accepted the TO RESIDENTS ON ROAD
2018-2020 capital and operating budget CONSTRUCTION
on April 3. The new Municipal Governance Act
and work for you – for a “Having an approved budget will al-
low for cost control and provide man-
has included a public participation pol-
icy for decision-making processes for
$50 donation to the school agement guidance on funds allocated
to specific departments,” said Brian
municipalities. In preparing for road
construction, those parties affected by
Henderson, general manager of corpo- the construction will be notified and a
landholder meeting held. The notifica-
Possible work sites: rate finance for Wheatland County.
The budgeted tax revenues will in- tions and meetings will set out infor-
At your home – doing spring cleanup or “get ready for Spring/Summer” work crease by one per cent for residential mation interested parties may want to
and farmland properties, with all other know, such as fencing, crop compen-
Painting Washing/cleaning cars sation and other actions that might be
properties seeing a 1.54 per cent raise.
Washing windows Repair work Henderson said overall, the new bud- taken during construction. Councillor
Cleaning garages Cleaning out basements get had a less than one per cent change Ben Armstrong said they held meetings
from 2017 and the overall net change in the past, because it was very hard
Babysitting Odd jobs for your company actually decreased by $52,483. to contact all the parties involved and
Wheatland County Councillor Amber found the meetings definitely stream-
How to get involved: Link asked about costs for contracted lined processes for the crews.
services and whether the costs could be
Please email karen.galandy@ghsd75.ca or call 403-934-3135 recouped. CAO Alan Parkin said some WASTE TRANSFER SITES
and register your job. of the costs could be recovered through SCHEDULES CHANGED
Waste transfer sites throughout the
Interested students will contact you, and get contracts signed successful awards of grants from the
county will operate between 9 a.m. and
province.
Pay the minimum $50 donation to the school Councillor Tom Ikert asked about in- 5 p.m. on the days previously open for
creases in the Gleichen water budget, business.
How It Works: as figures seem to be double from last
year’s budget. Mike Ziehr, Wheatland
“The eight transfer sites within the
county all have different hours of op-
On Tuesday, May 8 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm students will come to the County manager of transportation and eration based on their location,” said
work site and volunteer to work for you. infrastructure, said there were modifi- Ziehr. “This can lead to confusion to
cations for costs through the transfer of residents using the different sites.”
Only supervised and safe opportunities staff moving to the Wheatland Regional He added that they are working on
Corporation (WRC), and the amount getting resident usage cards out to peo-
for SHS students will be accepted. also covered amortization and the costs ple, which will be required to use the
for the Gleichen treatment and distribu- county sites in the future. They hope
A fundraising activity tion system. He said the costs submit- it will cut down on unauthorized use
of Strathmore High School. ted to the county from the WRC would of the facilities by people not living in
be discussed at the next Committee of county residences.

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When the news of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash
ripped across the country like wildfire, it hit home in every
big city and small rural town.
Thousands of teams each season pile into buses and
make long journeys to other towns to play the game they
love.
Donations were made and still continue to pour in, while
athletes and political figures lend an ear and a hand in sup-
port of the devastated hockey team.
The Calgary Flames and Vegas Golden Knights showed
their support for the team by wearing Bronco decals on the
back of their helmets. During the warm up of the regular
season finale at the Scotiabank Saddledome on April 7, the
Flames also paid tribute to their neighbouring province.
Prior to each home game, the Flames, along with the
six of the seven Canadian NHL teams, award one kid the
chance to skate with the home team during warm up and
stand on the ice with the starters for the anthem as part of
the Scotiabank Skater program.
Following the tragic events of April 6, the Flames let the
selected skater go out on the ice with the players carrying
the Saskatchewan provincial flag. Selected to carry the flag
was Nolan McKinnon, a nine-year-old minor hockey player
from Strathmore.
“Anyone can enter this contest to skate with the Flames.
We found out we won the contest a few weeks ago and
that Nolan would be skating April 7 with the Flames,” said
Nolan’s mother, Heather McKinnon.
It wasn’t until the McKinnon family showed up to the
Dome that they realized the significance of the pre-game
skate.
“The representative from the team told us that they were
going to change things up and have him skate with the
flag,” said Heather. “That really meant a lot to us. I’m from
Gull Lake. I have skated near Humboldt growing up and
have friends there still.”
Winning the Central Alberta Hockey League title and
burying 21 goals and 31 points suddenly seemed small
when Nolan stepped out onto the ice in front of a capacity
crowd.
Nolan jumped on the ice along with the starters, waving
the green and gold, as the crowd went crazy.
“It was pretty exciting,” said Nolan, who is the rare breed
that is a Flames and Edmonton Oilers fan. “I got to go on
the ice with the flag once ( Jon) Gillies went on the ice. It
was pretty fun.”
Skating a few laps with the Flames, Nolan remained on
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SPORTS Mercer maximizes
trip to States
TYLER LOWEY
Times Reporter
No Lloyd’s Recreation, no problem.
Kayla-Ann Mercer didn’t show any
signs of rust or poor technique in her
first roller skating competition of the
season, as she brought home five gold
medals, one silver and one bronze.
Considering that she has been scram-
bling to find open floors for practices
after Lloyd’s closed earlier this winter,
it’s quite the haul for the hometown kid.
“I was very surprised to see how I did.
I’ve never won this much in a weekend
before,” said Mercer.
Making the 13-hour trek to the Spring
Invitational Skate Connection in Au-
Nine-year-old Nolan McKinnon stands beside Johnny Gaudreau of the burn, Wash. was Mercer and her fam-
Calgary Flames April 7 at the Scotiabank Saddledome during a moment ily. Her coach, Lloyd Williams, wasn’t
of silence honouring the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash prior cleared medically to make the trip, but
to puck drop against the Vegas Golden Knights. his daughter Kim helped Mercer find an
Photo Couresty of Heather McKinnon American coach for the weekend.
The event started April 6 and finished
new Pacific Division rivals. the following afternoon, with Mercer’s
Sadly, that wasn’t the only way Strathmore was impacted first skate kicking off at 5 a.m. local
by the disaster. time.
Luckily, there were no Strathmore residents involved in Mercer started with her longest rou-
the tragedy. Unfortunately, there was one former UFA Bison tine of the event, the Women Figures,
involved. and crushed it with an average score of
Ryan Straschnitzki was enjoying his first season with the 143.3 from three judges.
Broncos and second season at the Junior A level. Her only silver medal came next,
The 18-year-old blue liner escaped with his life from in the B Women Figures, when she
the wreck that killed 15 people from the organization, but chalked up an average score of 206.3,
broke his back. It was reported that he had successful sur- the highest average score of her career.
gery that lasted nearly seven hours, but he was told that he Later on, she picked up back-to-back
would be paralyzed from the chest down, while still being golds in the C Women Circle Loops
able to move his arms and head. (137.3) and in the B Women Circle
“It’s just something you don’t even think about. That kind Loops (134.6).
of crash could happen to anyone,” said former Bison Gen- Her lone bronze in the season-open-
eral Manager Wayne Hansen. “I rode the bus for five years ing event took place in the B Solo
in the Western Hockey League and drove tour buses for 12 Dance, after recording an average score
years after that before getting on with the City of Calgary. of 201.3.
“Hearing that news made for a really tough weekend for Rounding out the weekend, Mercer
everyone in the hockey community.” sniped a pair of golds in the shorter
Straschnitzki, an Airdrie product, was the last defence- dance events.
man released by the Bisons during training camp for the In the Solo Dance C, she pulled a
2015-16 season. In 67 career games with the Leduc Oil 135.4 average from five different judges
Kings, he scored six goals and supplied 11 assists over two and a 128.6 in the Creative Solo Dance
seasons. He was also a member of the Oil Kings that elimi- from another five judges.
nated the Foothills CFR Chemicals Bisons in the Alberta While these medals are nice and
Midget Hockey League final for the 2016-17 season. shiny, Mercer has her eyes set on a big-
“After he played one season with the Oil Kings, he was ger prize: a trip to nationals and even
allowed to go back there for his second season and we fully worlds later this summer.
supported it. He’s a great kid and a great defenceman,” said The events that carry weight begin
Hansen. later this summer when the regionals
In the Calgary Herald’s report about the former Bison-af-
filiated player, Ryan’s father Tom said that his son looked to
start June 15 in Portland, Ore. A top-
three finish would qualify Mercer for
his mother and said that he now plans on working towards
the goal of playing on the Olympic sledge hockey team.
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Snow dampens sports startup
TYLER LOWEY
Times Reporter
Mother Nature and Jack Frost have
teamed up to throw Strathmore spring
and summer sports programs a nasty
curveball.
The year’s unseasonably long winter
could impact the community in a num-
ber of ways.
The 2018 Strathmore Men’s Bonspiel Committee would like
to thank all our sponsors, supporters
er than this time last year.
Warmer temperatures did hit Wheat- and curlers who made our recent
land County this past week and it ap- Men’s Bonspiel a
pears they should hang around single
digits, but there is still a long way to go
HUGE SUCCESS!
for complete snow removal and time is
running out.
The Thunder are scheduled to open
the Calgary Minor Softball Association
season April 23 at home, but may have

r s
The local fastball program, the Strath- to relocate games to Calgary, where

s o
pon
more Thunder, is one of the many some of the fields are not covered in
E
S NADIA N TIR
clubs around town itching to get on snow.
the field, but the Strathmore and Dis- Concern is also growing about the

AJ O R A
M E•C
annual Thunder tournament being im-
LUB
trict Agricultural Society ball diamonds
are covered in a thick blanket of snow. pacted by the snow.
D WAR OLF C
“The field is completely covered “If no active approach is taken, then
A R E G
EH OR
HOM TRATHM
in two feet of snow. In certain areas, it would not only impact the youth, but
like the dugouts and along some of also impact the town economy with
S fsd

eland
nsors
the fences, there is up to three feet in 15 out-of-town teams not spending in
the snow drifts,” said Lanky Johnson, Strathmore during our tournament,”
r C a r s
Strathmore district representative for said Johnson.
Sp noP ionee ob Vert
Calgary Minor Softball. Measures are beginning to take

VE N T r R
ds o
ichar tain Tire – ing
B
E s o
Every year is different; some are place. The ag society is working on
colder than others, but typically, the snow removal tactics, but just because
v e n t Spon nsor Foun pen Cross d ucts
” E S p o r A s P r o
Thunder like to be on the field by now. the fields are cleared of the white stuff “A vent onso tor
With their rosters filled for eight teams, doesn’t mean they are ready for open- “B” E Event Sp m o r e Mo
the Thunder, like many local teams, are ing day. “C” n s o r Strath
po
ent S
stuck practising in gyms, waiting for “We need to get the snow off as soon
” E v
the snow to melt.
“We are getting clogged up in the
as possible so the ground can begin to
thaw,” said Trevor Jensen, Strathmore
“D
gym these days. We have been inside and District Minor Baseball president.
o nso rs
for two months now. We have 120 kids “It still takes time for the frost to melt
AL S p
IO N
ADDIT
throwing, hitting and practising inside, once the snow is gone before we can
but there’s only so much we can work use the fields.” Wilson Ranches
on inside,” said Johnson. “It gets pretty Like the Thunder, the Reds have de-
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In comparing monthly average tem- ing out in school gyms waiting for the Drivers Collision • Weir’s Auto Solutions - Bernie Weir fsd

peratures from last year to this year,
each month has been colder by an av-
erage of 5.97 degrees Celsius, with the
exception of December, which was 3.8
degrees warmer this year. In the first
eight days of April alone this year, the
temperature has been 18 degrees cool-
snow to melt.
“We’re at least one month behind
right now. Last year we were outside
once we had our teams picked. We
have our teams picked now, but can’t
get outside,” noted Jensen.
Continued on Page 20
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Former teammates square off

in AJHL championship
TYLER LOWEY to beat but we also knew that what it was like coming to
Times Reporter we had a pretty good team the Pason Centennial Arena
in our dressing room,” said not too long ago to watch the
One way or another, a former Foot- Wells. “When it came down Oilers play.
hills CFR Chemicals Bison will hoist the to it, we were able to win “I remember I started pay-
Inter Pipeline Cup as an Alberta Junior more battles. It felt really ing attention to the Oilers
Hockey League champion.
Blake Wells and the top-ranked
Okotoks Oilers knocked off the Brooks
good team win.” Pass the Salt
good to pull this out. It was a

In his first year with the

and the league when I was
in bantam. It was always a
league I wanted to play in
Bandits in six games during the best-of- SPRING
Oilers, IS HERE
Wells banged in 10 Friday,Ito remember
and the exuberant watchingjoyful
seven Viterra South Division final. According
goals and to 24mypoints
calendar,in 49 exclamations
(Carson) Beersof Resurrection
play. Now I’m
When it comes to the AJHL, the Ban- Spring begins
games. After earning at the samea timebye Sunday does
playing with literally
him.happen
It’s pretty
dits have been a dynasty, appearing in in each
the andfirstevery year,Wells
round, plus orhas overnight. In an instant,
crazy.”
five of the past six league champion- minus
seen hisa day. But we
offence dryall up
know due everything
The Okotoks changed. barn was
ships, winning four of them. to that
theinstiffer
this partcompetition
of the world, the in Still, for the
packed in disciples
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playoffs. Heprecise.
headsAroundinto first Easter morning,
the local club take a 3-2 se- processing
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finals experience
with one goal solid in the totality
ries lead. of the changes
Wells has been thatsur-
Spring
nine games. weather one day, and had occurred overnight
prised by the turnout in the took
ranked Oilers used the momentum of a
serious Winter the next; a tug- some time. Yet, as they began
Former CFR Chemicals Bison and current member of the Okotoks Oilers triple-overtime win in Game 4 to tie the Against the Bandits, Wells playoffs and is excited to see
of-war between seasons that to experience the reality of
Blake Wells lowers the boom on Shane Bear of the Brooks Bandits in Game series before taking the final two meet- was heavily used in defen- what the town has in store
can last a long time. Meanwhile, a new, resurrection life that
5 of the Viterra South Division Final April 6 at Pason Centennial Arena. ings. sive faceoff opportunities, for the league finals, as the
we learn to live in two modes could never be extinguished,
Tyler Lowey Photo “We knew that Brooks was the team along with being leaned on Oilers go for their first league
– ready and eager for warm it really did turn their worlds
in sunny
penalty killing scenarios.
days and the emergence
title in franchise history.
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Fanning eyes return to rugby
TYLER LOWEY
Times Reporter
Keenan Fanning just wants the op-
portunity to take the rock to the house
again.
The sport of rugby isn’t undefeated
when it comes to chewing up athletic
carries with an assortment of injuries,
but very few slip through the cracks
and enjoy a lifetime in the sport with-
out any broken bones.
Fanning, now 24, is one of the few
who hasn’t had an ACL shredded or a
femur snapped in half due to the colli-
sion sport.
That doesn’t mean he’s been injury-
free.
Born and raised in Strathmore, Fan-
ning starred with the Strathmore High
School Spartans rugby squad since he
was in junior high and dominated the
sport all throughout his time at the
high school – all except half of one sea-
son where he sat out with a minor skull
fracture.
“It’s funny, whenever people hear
about the injury – now or back then –
they think it was something really seri-
ous, or life-threatening, but that wasn’t
the case,” said Fanning.
During warm-ups one afternoon be-
fore a tilt with the Chestermere High
School Lakers, Fanning went to greet a
few of his teammates from his summer
club, the Calgary Irish. Walking over
to say hello, he stumbled and fell onto
one of his teammate’s knees. The pres-
sure of the fall concentrated on his left
eye and it blew out his eye cavity.
“It was one of those injuries where I
looked fine. I didn’t have the greatest
control of my eye muscles in that eye,
but I felt relatively fine,” said Fanning.
“It just sounded way worse than it actu-
ally was.”
The constant wear and tear from
playing 15 seasons with a multitude
of teams might have caught up to him
three years ago when the retina behind
his left eye started peeling off.
“It wasn’t directly a rugby-related in-
jury. Apparently it’s fairly common in
men between the ages of 20 and 40,”
said Fanning. “I started developing little
holes in the back of my eye and eventu-
ally I couldn’t see out of that eye. I had
to go into emergency surgery to repair
it and couldn’t do anything for a while
afterwards.”
The timing of the surgery was di-
sastrous. Unable to stand or walk for
several weeks following the procedure,
the rugby field felt eons away.
It was especially heart breaking con-
sidering Fanning just wrapped up his
first few practice sessions with the Prai-
ries Wolf Pack, one of four teams com-
peting for spots on the national team.
“We loved his physical attributes. I
have never seen anyone work harder
than him on the field,” said Rob Amey,
former skills coach with the Wolf Pack
and current head coach of the Calgary
Saracens. “He also had great tenacity
and was a great tackler.”
The Wolf Pack competes in the Ca-
nadian Rugby Championship, the high-
est level of domestic rugby in Canada.
As the season goes on and teams com-
pete for the MacTier Cup, players can
be chosen and whisked away to other
leagues and camps, working their way
up to the national team.
“Just to get an invite (to the Wolf
Pack) was a really cool opportunity,”
said Fanning. “I only trained with them
a little bit, but the coaching was amaz-
ing and I learned so much.”
Fanning was a promising prospect in
the Wolf Pack system. When given the
ball, there wasn’t anything that could
Strathmore’s Keenan Fanning looks to tear up the
field while playing for the Calgary Saracens back
in 2016.
Photo Courtesy of Ward Fanning
slow him down. Fanning would run full
speed through a brick wall, in the mid-
dle of a hurricane up against an army
of machine gun-wielding bears.
“I go 100 miles per hour when I have
the ball. All-out, hard working and
make the other team earn every tackle,
that’s how I like to play,” said Fanning.
“I’m most effective when my teammates
find me with the ball in open space so I
can run lines as hard as possible.”
But Fanning’s mad dashes have halt-
ed as of late. Currently, he is training
with the Saracens, a Division 2 club in
Calgary competing in the Rugby Alber-
ta and aspiring to join the Division 1
rankings. Due to the longer than antici-
pated winter the Calgary region has en-
dured this year, the Saracens currently
practice indoors while Fanning waits to
hear if he can return to the sport he
loves.
Even though it has been three years
since the retina surgery, the Wolf Pack
haven’t given up on the talented wing-
er. They continue to extend invites to
their camp; Fanning just needs a clean
bill of health to go through with it.
“Their offer still stands for him,” said
Amey. “They want to see him get better
and come back, but I also know how
important his eyesight is in the career
he is trying to pursue. So there’s a lot
going on that he needs to think about.”
Fanning has a meeting with his doc-
tor April 23 to determine if it is safe
enough for him to participate in the
high level of rugby once again. To help
pass the time, Fanning is working on
a thesis for his biophysical chemistry
Master’s degree, and acting as assistant
coach with the Spartans girl’s rugby
team.
“There are a lot of things that would
go into my decision to return to the
Wolf Pack if they still want me to come
out. I would love the opportunity to
go back if everything works out in the
end,” said Fanning. “I guess we will just
have to wait and see.”
April 13, 2018 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 19
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Dated this 13th day of April, 2018.
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Bisons battle SANDERS, GARNETT, JOHNSON,

for AJHL Norman Russell

December 26, 1941
- April 4, 2018
John “Jack” Edmund
February 10, 1933
– April 5, 2018
Mabel Violet
March 31, 1942 - April 9, 2018

title
Continued from Page 18
Wells’ captain last year with the Bi-
sons, Brett Trentham, is fourth on the
Saints with three goals and eight points
in eight playoff games, matching his ex-
act numbers from the regular season,
where he appeared in 46 games.
A former Wheatland Athletic Associa-
tion bantam Warrior, Nolan Kent, guides
the Saints between the pipes.
Playing in half the amount of regular
season outings as he did the year be-
fore, Kent went 15-4-0 with a dazzling
1.52 goals against average and a .934
save percentage.
He’s been perfect in the playoffs too,
going 8-0 with four shutouts and a 1.10
save percentage.
Wells and the Oilers are going to be
in tough if they have dreams of hosting
their first league title, but Wells thinks
their lineup is constructed perfectly for
a series like this.
“We are a really deep team,” said
Wells. “We feel like we have four lines
that can be effective in any zone on the
ice and at any point in the game. That
also helps because we wear the other
team’s top two lines down quicker.”
The Oilers took the season series
with the Saints 2-0, outscoring them 10-
5. Game 1 goes April 13 with Game 2
going the following day, both at 7 p.m.
in Okotoks.
The AJHL winner will advance to the
Doyle Cup with the winner of the B.C.
Hockey League, for the rights to ad-
vance to the RBC Cup later in May in
Chilliwack, B.C.
Norm was born in Bassano, Alberta to
Lottie and Herb Sanders.
He is survived by his wife Bev, three children - Stacey
(Kari), Tyran (Peg), and Nicole (John). Six grandchil-
dren - Kyle, Ali, Maddy, Lexie, Hayden, and Hunter.
Norm was a wonderful brother to Willie (Zella), Ei-
leen, Helen and Shirley; a brother-in-law to Clarke
VanHereweghe, Marie Sanders and Orlene and Lorne
Bishop; an uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.
Norm was predeceased by his parents, infant broth-
ers Robert and Carl, brother George, sister Elsie,
mother-in-law Irene Bardell, brother-in-laws Brian
Larsen, and Keith Bunker, and sister-in-law Rae Mur-
ray.
Norm was raised in Hussar and graduated from Hus-
sar High School. After a brief stay in Calgary he re-
turned to Hussar and started his oilfield career with
Armsco Well Service. In 1963 he was offered employ-
ment at Canadian Pacific Oil and Gas (later known as
Pan Canadian Petroleum) where he worked until his
retirement. These years included moves to Bassano,
Drumheller, and Brooks.
His favourite pastimes were curling, baseball and
golf, as well as time spent in Arizona. Nothing gave
Norm more enjoyment than watching his precious
grandchildren participate in hockey, ringette, volley-
ball, dance and all other activities.
Norm and Bev moved to Camrose in 2010. This was
a great move as it allowed them to be within an hour
driving time of their children and grandchildren.
Norm was a great man where enthusiasm, honesty,
love and kindness always shone through. He took
an interest in everyone. Family and friends were so
special to him he truly will leave a large void in all
that knew him.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 14,
2018 at Hussar Community Hall at 2:00 pm. In lieu
of flowers memorial tributes may be made in Norm’s
name directly to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foun-
dation (#200, 119 – 14 St. NW, Calgary T2N 1Z6). To
send condolences, please visit Norman’s obituary at
www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca
Obituary
It is with deep sadness we announce
Jack passed away peacefully in Strath- the passing of Mabel Violet Johnson on
more Hospital surrounded by his family. He was pre- April 9th 2018 after a long illness. Mabel was a loving
deceased by his parents, Joseph and Ione Garnett; mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend
in-laws Lester and Pauline Robertson; brother-in-law to many. Mabel was born in Huxley, AB on March 31st
Donald Eriksson; sister-in-law Paulette Robertson; 1942 by Odelia and Edward Stankevich. She lived in
sister Verna Willms; son-in-law Gary Richardet; and Strathmore, AB until her death. A celebration of her
great grandson Cyrus Nel. life will be held on Tuesday, April 17th at 1:00 pm at
Jack is survived by his darling wife of 59 years Mau- Strathmore Alliance Church, 325 1 Ave, Strathmore
reen; brother-in-law Milton Willms; sister-in-law Fae AB.
Messages of condolence for the family may be sent
Eriksson; son Gary Garnett (Nancy); daughters Dawna
to myalternatives.ca
Richardet and Judy Howden (Ocean); grandchildren
Leah Nel (Dan), Lyndsay Garnett, Kaylee Garnett
(Brad), Cody Richardet (Barb), Adam Richardet (Ch-
antel), Tyler Richardet, Derek Howden, Mark Howden
(Danielle), Michael Dobbin (Julia), Thomas Dobbin This spe
(Julie); and great granddaughter Ryliegh Richardet. maximu
Jack will be remembered for his pride in his fam- consume
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lawn car
hours in a truck or boat for them to be together. Jack control,
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and was an avid curler for many years. He cherished
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Snow slows
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Continued from Page 17
“It really puts a hindrance on what we
can do as a program indoors.”
The bantam and mosquito Reds are
scheduled to open the Baseball Alberta
season the first weekend in May, with
the midget and peewee programs pick-
ing up play the following weekend.
After-school programs, such as the
Thunder and Reds, have the flexibility
to rearrange their schedule if need be.
ANDERSON,
Margaret Isabel
January 7, 1926 – Rimbey, AB
April 5, 2018 – Strathmore, AB
Margaret, beloved wife of Cecil Oscar
Anderson of Strathmore (formerly Kathyrn), passed
away on April 5, 2018 at the age of 92 years.
Margaret was born to Edith and William Edward (Ed)
Johnston in the town of Rimbey, Alberta. She gradu-
ated from Calgary General Hospital School of Nursing
in 1947. Following her graduation she participated in
the Calgary General Alumni, meeting with her class-
mates monthly. Margaret was very active in her com-
munity and was a life member of the Kathyrn Ladies
Community Club. She also was a member of the
Order of the Eastern Star, Kathyrn Curling Club and
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her step children Lindsay, Jean (Wayne), and Joan
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(Wall). She was a grandmother to 19 grandchildren
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But the athletic programs of Holy Cross
Collegiate and Strathmore High School
only have so many dates on the calen-
dar to get games in.
The SHS rugby programs set their
rosters a month ago but have also been
stuck inside practising in the gym.
“Being inside means that you basi-
cally take away all contact, which sucks
because rugby is all about contact,”
said Spartan girl’s rugby Head Coach
Jerry Flaws. “What we’re doing now is
just working on strategy. Once we get
outside, it will be all about contact and
tackling drills.”
Weather permitting, the rugby pro-
gram is typically outdoors by now and
usually hosts a tournament in the first
or second week of April.
Rugby players never shy away from
rainy, muddy or snowy conditions mid-
season, but like baseball, they need the
ground to thaw first for player safety.
For local teams, it’s now just a waiting
game.
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Steel 1-855-212-7036.
country acreage w/1648+/- tunities? Be embarrassed?
7:00 pm GET YOUR Door Prizes
Taylor Rappel sq ft home, 226.5+/- title Think: Criminal Pardon. US
Town Office CLASSIFIED ADS IN! And Sweet Treats acres farmland. Jerry Hodge:
BULK SALE. 1,500 Metric/
SAE 11 piece wrench sets entry waiver. Record purge. FEED AND SEED
CALL 934-5589 Rappelranch@
Council Chambers Come Out and Join Us! gmail.com
780-706-6652; Brokerage: plus 12,000 single size File destruction. Free con- CERTIFIED CDC AMARILLO
New Members Welcome Ritchie Bros. Real Estate sultation 1-800-347-2540; YELLOW PEA SEED. Certified
NOTICES Services Ltd.; rbauction.com/
wrenches. Sale $12,000.00.
Forward interest by email to: www.accesslegalmjf.com. #1: Germination 93%. Certi-
realestate. tkachukr@shaw.ca. fied #2: Germination 82%.

Washing Dogs
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad
CONTACT credit? Bills? Unemployed?
Avail. now at Strathmore
BUD HAYNES & WARD’S www.StrathmoreTimes.com Seed Plant. Greg Miller 403-
for Cats
Need money? We lend! If you
JEFF WALLACE FIREARMS AUCTION. Sat-
urday, April 28 at 10 AM. own your own home - you
324-7860 grgmiller255@
gmail.com. Jean Van Roessel
HELP WANTED qualify. Pioneer Acceptance
ACCOUNTING AND For only $10 have one of our
volunteers wash your Dog on
11802-145 Street, Edmon-
ton, Alberta. Milarm Co of ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY
Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-
403-529-7090.
987-1420. www.pioneer-
BOOKKEEPING SERVICES Sunday April 15, 2018.
Edmonton Firearms Disper-
sal Instructed by Receivers
long established in Edmon-
ton requires Salesman, Fore-
west.com. HEATED CANOLA buying
Green, Heated or Spring-

403-201-2201 100% goes to the Grant Thornton LLP, Plus Es-

tates. Over 800 lots - On-line
man & Workers for work in WANTED thrashed Canola. Buying:
Happy Cat Sanctuary bidding. To consign call Lin-
the city. Must have extensive
BUYING SHED ANTLER. Pay-
oats, barley, wheat & peas
experience with all aspects for feed. Buying damaged
250 Edgefield Place, da Baggaley 403-597-1095, ing competitive pricing.
With a dedicated, highly trained, professional team of paving & equipment op- or offgrade grain. “On Farm
Brad 780-940-8378. www. Proper grading. All species,
that works closely with you, our main goal is to Strathmore budhaynesauctions.com;
eration. 780-466-7763.
all conditions. Extra for tro-
Pickup” Westcan Feed &
take care of our clients through sound balancing Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
www.wardsauctions.com. phy. Contact Herb, 780-385-
SEEKING A CAREER in the
of their books. Offering full bookkeeping, payroll, 0076. Alberta Antler. www.StrathmoreTimes.com
Community Newspaper
personal and corporate tax preparation for various
types of corporations and small businesses.
HAVE YOU HEARD THE OTHER UNRESERVED ANDRISHAK
ESTATE ANTIQUE Collector
business? Post your resume
HELP WANTED
SIDE OF THE ARGUMENT? Auction! Starts 10am Sat-
for FREE right where the
publishers are looking. Visit:
“Keeping your numbers in order so you Strathmore Full Gospel Church urday, April 14th. Hwy 14 awna.com/for-job-seekers. Strathmore Station
50 Maplewood Dr., Strathmore Wainwright, Alberta. Scrib-
can relax, that’s our job” Restaurant & Pub
ner Auction. 780-842-5666;
Presents www.scribnernet.com. Friday
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! has full and part time

Western IrrIgatIon DIstrIct

MATT BONDY Night Coin Auction & Preview!
In-demand career! Employ-
ers have work-at-home po-
positions available for:

Box 2372, 105 - 900 Pine road, strathmore, aB t1P 1K3 Friday, April 13, 2018 • 7:00 pm
FARMLAND W/GRAVEL RE-
sitions available. Get online Pub & Restaurant
SERVERS
FORM 5 A Scientific and Biblical Denfese of Creation training you need from an
SERVES - Sundre, Alberta.

REMINDER
Irrigation Districts Act Question and Answer Forum employer-trusted program.
(Section 85/86) Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE For Information please call (403) 934-2225 Unreserved Auction, April Must be over 18 years and have ProServe,
1-855-768-3362 to start
THE AREA OF AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT All are welcome. Resources will be available for purchase. 25 in Edmonton. 156.7+/- REELfacts within 30 days of hire
training for your work-at-
All payments for
TAKE NOTE that applications have been received by
the Western Irrigation District to change the area of the District.
title acres. $6,500 SLR, 2.2 home career today! Minimum wage of with opportunity
million m3 proven gravel to make gratuities
Household Service
Applications to remove parcels consist of:
Strathmore High School
reserves. Jerry Hodge: Experience preferred,
Agreements Parent Organized Banquet
780-706-6652; Brokerage:
Ritchie Bros. Real Estate
HOUSEKEEPER / but will train suitable candidates
DRIVER WANTED
BOTTLE DRIVE
Services Ltd; rbauction.com/ Apply with resume to:
are due by 4:30 pm realestate. strathmorestationjobs@gmail.com
Hours & wage
April 30, 2018. Saturday, April 21, 2018 FIREARMS AUCTION APRIL negotiable.
or in person at 380 Ridge Road Strathmore
Only those selected for interview will
To avoid interest charges, at 10:00 am
21st - Three sessions live
and online. Bidding opens Located 25 miles be contacted.

mail or drop off a If you should require early pick up for bottles
April 6th. www.switzersauc- East of The Wheatland Lodge
tion.com. Toll-Free 1-800-
Strathmore on
postdated cheque today.
Any person wishing to complain is required to submit a written complaint to the
Western Irrigation District at Box 2372 105-900 Pine Road, Strathmore, Alberta,
T1P 1K3 within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice.
please contact: donderraugh@hotmail.com 694-2609; email: paul@
switzersauction.com. Estates #1 Highway
currently has an opening for a

Jim Webber, P. Eng.

Thanks for your support of our 2018 Grads and collections wanted. Swit- SUMMER STUDENT ~
General Manager zer’s - Canada’s #1 Firearms Call 403-901-4353 MAINTENANCE LABORER
Western Irrigation District
COMING EVENTS Auction.
Applicant must be a student who will be return-
The Happy Gang Society of Strathmore
3” wide version
Like Us Early 3”ingwide version
to school in the fall of 2018. Positon available
from May 1 to Aug 31, 2018.

Garage TH

y AuctionFORz
on Facebook!
29 ANNUAL SPRING EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT Bird Air
April isdenDig
Duties include, but not limited to; Lawn and gar-
SaferideMonth
& Bake Sale
care, operating on equipment, painting,
SALE REQUIRES window cleaning, general maintenance.
Saturday, April 21, 2018 @ 9am BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. EMPLOYEES
Whether you are a professional excavator,
Montgomery Auction Sales Centre 4-6 feet; $35 each. Machine for Summer
or a homeowner Aworking
currentincriminal
your backyard,
record check and driver’s ab-

Seniors Centre planting: $10/tree (includes

4 Miles South of Lacombe on Hwy 2A, 2 Miles East on Lakeside Sargent Road
bark mulch and fertilizer). 20
always
Employment remember to visit
stract is
www.ClickBeforeYouDig.com
Starting
required for employment.
Farm & Acreage Equipment, Vehicles, ATVs, RVs,tree Trailers, Storage before digging! Please drop off resume on or before April 20th,
85 Lakeside Blvd. (By the Library)
Units, Livestock Equipment, Lumber,
minimum order. Delivery
Immediately 2018 to:
Lawn & Garden Equipment & Supplies, Tools, & More fee $100-$140/order. Quality
ANNUAL MARKET Fri. April 13,Please2018see website
10 amfor-full 5 pm guaranteed. 403-820-0961.
listing & pictures
Requires a
Attn: Peter Neufeld, Maintenance Supervisor
Wheatland Housing Management Body
Sat.MONTGOMERY
April 14, 2018 10AUCTION
am -1 pm SERVICES LTD.& SIDING. Class 5.
Saturday,
METAL ROOFING 76th-2nd Street, Strathmore AB, T1P 1J8
1-800-371-6963 Blackfalds, AB 403-885-5149
37+ colours available at
If you need items picked up,
www.montgomeryauctions.com Class 1 Licence Only applicants selected for an interview will be
over 55 Distributors. 40 year

April 28 please contact

Terry 403-901-5483
warranty. 48 hour Express
Service available at select
supporting Distributors. Call
is an asset.
403-325-0224
contacted.

10 am - 2 pm
April is Dig Safe Month_3x2.indd 1 4/3/2018 8:01:45 AM
Agnes 403-483-4336 WHEATLAND HOUSING
3.75” wide version 1-888-263-8254. 403-533-2400 3.75”MANAGEMENT wide versionBODY
Strathmore
29TH ANNUAL SPRING EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT
Civic Centre April is Dig Safe Month
Come do your pre-Mothers Day y Auction z
Whether you are a professional excavator,
shopping with Many Vendors Saturday, April 21, 2018 @ 9am or a homeowner working in your backyard,
selling a variety of wares. Montgomery Auction Sales Centre always remember to visit
4 Miles South of Lacombe on Hwy 2A, 2 Miles East on Lakeside Sargent Road
www.ClickBeforeYouDig.com
Food or Farm & Acreage Equipment, Vehicles, ATVs, RVs, Trailers, Storage Units, Livestock
Montary Donations Equipment, Lumber, Lawn & Garden Equipment & Supplies, Tools, & More. before digging!
Accepted at the Door. Please see website for full listing & pictures
MONTGOMERY AUCTION SERVICES LTD.
1-800-371-6963 Blackfalds, AB 403-885-5149
www.strathmorefarmersmarket.ca www.montgomeryauctions.com

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CLASSIFIEDS
NOTICES
GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH
US. Business planning, train-
ing and advisory services
available. Flexible and af-
fordable loans. Call CF Wild
Rose or www.cfwildrose.ca
for more information.
COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS
ANTIQUE SHOW - Edmon-
ton - Western Canada’s
longest running collectors
show - antiques, collect-
ibles and pop culture. 43rd
Annual Wild Rose Antique
Collectors Show & Sale.
COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS
FIREARMS WANTED for April
Nightingale 21st, 2018 live and online
auction. Rifles, Shotguns,
Wheatland Lodge Handguns, Militaria, Auction
Spring Tea & or Purchase. Collections, Es-
tates, individual items. Con-
Bake Sale! tact Paul, Switzer’s Auction.
April 13, 2018 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 21
FOR SALE
SAWMILLS FROM ONLY
$4,397. Make Money and
Save Money with your own
bandmill - Cut lumber any
dimension. In stock, ready
to ship. Free Info & DVD:
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MISC
GET UP TO $50,000 from the
Government of Canada. Do
you or someone you know
have any of these condi-
tions? ADHD, Anxiety, Arthri-
tis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD,
Depression, Diabetes, Diffi-
LIVESTOCK
RED Angus and BLACK Angus
bulls for sale. Yearlings and
2-year-olds. Semen tested
and delivered. Call Mardy
Skibsted 403-934-2571.
SIMMENTAL BULLS. RED +

MARKET
Sellers from across Canada. Saturday, Toll-free 1-800-694-2609,
info@switzersauction.com or
com/400OT; 1-800-567-
0404 Ext: 400OT.
culty Walking, Fibromyalgia,
Irritable Bowels, Overweight,
BLACK. Semen Tested + De-
livered. Call Deeg Simmental
Special collectors displays.
Western District Antique evaluations by Ca- May 5th www.switzersauction.com. Trouble Dressing...and hun- 403-934-4191 or 403-999-
Historical Society nadian Antiques Roadshow 2:00-4:00 pm STEEL BUILDING SALE...”Big dreds more. All ages and 4191.
ANNUAL appraiser Gale Pirie - $15
per item. Saturday, April 21,
$3 admission fee May 12th AUCTIONS Blow Out Sale - All build-
ings priced to clear!” 20X21
medical conditions qualify.
Call The Benefits Program FOR SALE – Registered An-
GENERAL 9AM-5PM. Sunday, April There will be: 10-3pm 2 PARCELS OF REAL ES- $5,560. 23X23 $5,523. 1-800-211-3550. gus Bulls. 2 yr/old Black +
Silent Auction
MEETING 22, 10AM-4PM. Edmonton
Expo Centre. 780-437-9722. Bake Sale VENDORS
TATE - Thorhild, AB. Ritchie
Bros. Auctioneers Unre-
25X25 $6,896. 32X33
$9,629. 33X33 $9,332. One CRIMINAL RECORD? Why
Red. Birth weights: 75-95lbs.
Reasonably priced at $2500-
Thursday www.wildroseantiquecollec- Craft Sale WANTED served Auction, April 25 in
Edmonton. 12+/- title acres
end wall included. Pioneer suffer employment/licensing
loss? Travel/business oppor-
$5000. Call or text 403-540-
0856.
April 26, 2018 tors.ca. 50/50 Draw Contact
Steel 1-855-212-7036.
country acreage w/1648+/- tunities? Be embarrassed?
7:00 pm GET YOUR Door Prizes
Taylor Rappel sq ft home, 226.5+/- title Think: Criminal Pardon. US
Town Office CLASSIFIED ADS IN! And Sweet Treats acres farmland. Jerry Hodge:
BULK SALE. 1,500 Metric/
SAE 11 piece wrench sets entry waiver. Record purge. FEED AND SEED
CALL 934-5589 Rappelranch@
Council Chambers Come Out and Join Us! gmail.com
780-706-6652; Brokerage: plus 12,000 single size File destruction. Free con- CERTIFIED CDC AMARILLO
New Members Welcome Ritchie Bros. Real Estate sultation 1-800-347-2540; YELLOW PEA SEED. Certified
NOTICES Services Ltd.; rbauction.com/
wrenches. Sale $12,000.00.
Forward interest by email to: www.accesslegalmjf.com. #1: Germination 93%. Certi-
realestate. tkachukr@shaw.ca. fied #2: Germination 82%.

Washing Dogs
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad
CONTACT credit? Bills? Unemployed?
Avail. now at Strathmore
BUD HAYNES & WARD’S www.StrathmoreTimes.com Seed Plant. Greg Miller 403-
for Cats
Need money? We lend! If you
JEFF WALLACE FIREARMS AUCTION. Sat-
urday, April 28 at 10 AM. own your own home - you
324-7860 grgmiller255@
gmail.com. Jean Van Roessel
HELP WANTED qualify. Pioneer Acceptance
ACCOUNTING AND For only $10 have one of our
volunteers wash your Dog on
11802-145 Street, Edmon-
ton, Alberta. Milarm Co of ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY
Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-
403-529-7090.
987-1420. www.pioneer-
BOOKKEEPING SERVICES Sunday April 15, 2018.
Edmonton Firearms Disper-
sal Instructed by Receivers
long established in Edmon-
ton requires Salesman, Fore-
west.com. HEATED CANOLA buying
Green, Heated or Spring-

403-201-2201 100% goes to the Grant Thornton LLP, Plus Es-

tates. Over 800 lots - On-line
man & Workers for work in WANTED thrashed Canola. Buying:
Happy Cat Sanctuary bidding. To consign call Lin-
the city. Must have extensive
BUYING SHED ANTLER. Pay-
oats, barley, wheat & peas
experience with all aspects for feed. Buying damaged
250 Edgefield Place, da Baggaley 403-597-1095, ing competitive pricing.
With a dedicated, highly trained, professional team of paving & equipment op- or offgrade grain. “On Farm
Brad 780-940-8378. www. Proper grading. All species,
that works closely with you, our main goal is to Strathmore budhaynesauctions.com;
eration. 780-466-7763.
all conditions. Extra for tro-
Pickup” Westcan Feed &
take care of our clients through sound balancing Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
www.wardsauctions.com. phy. Contact Herb, 780-385-
SEEKING A CAREER in the
of their books. Offering full bookkeeping, payroll, 0076. Alberta Antler. www.StrathmoreTimes.com
Community Newspaper
personal and corporate tax preparation for various
types of corporations and small businesses.
HAVE YOU HEARD THE OTHER UNRESERVED ANDRISHAK
ESTATE ANTIQUE Collector
business? Post your resume
HELP WANTED
SIDE OF THE ARGUMENT? Auction! Starts 10am Sat-
for FREE right where the
publishers are looking. Visit:
“Keeping your numbers in order so you Strathmore Full Gospel Church urday, April 14th. Hwy 14 awna.com/for-job-seekers. Strathmore Station
50 Maplewood Dr., Strathmore Wainwright, Alberta. Scrib-
can relax, that’s our job” Restaurant & Pub
ner Auction. 780-842-5666;
Presents www.scribnernet.com. Friday
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! has full and part time

Western IrrIgatIon DIstrIct

MATT BONDY Night Coin Auction & Preview!
In-demand career! Employ-
ers have work-at-home po-
positions available for:

Box 2372, 105 - 900 Pine road, strathmore, aB t1P 1K3 Friday, April 13, 2018 • 7:00 pm
FARMLAND W/GRAVEL RE-
sitions available. Get online Pub & Restaurant
SERVERS
FORM 5 A Scientific and Biblical Denfese of Creation training you need from an
SERVES - Sundre, Alberta.

REMINDER
Irrigation Districts Act Question and Answer Forum employer-trusted program.
(Section 85/86) Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE For Information please call (403) 934-2225 Unreserved Auction, April Must be over 18 years and have ProServe,
1-855-768-3362 to start
THE AREA OF AN IRRIGATION DISTRICT All are welcome. Resources will be available for purchase. 25 in Edmonton. 156.7+/- REELfacts within 30 days of hire
training for your work-at-
All payments for
TAKE NOTE that applications have been received by
the Western Irrigation District to change the area of the District.
title acres. $6,500 SLR, 2.2 home career today! Minimum wage of with opportunity
million m3 proven gravel to make gratuities
Household Service
Applications to remove parcels consist of:
Strathmore High School
reserves. Jerry Hodge: Experience preferred,
Agreements Parent Organized Banquet
780-706-6652; Brokerage:
Ritchie Bros. Real Estate
HOUSEKEEPER / but will train suitable candidates
DRIVER WANTED
BOTTLE DRIVE
Services Ltd; rbauction.com/ Apply with resume to:
are due by 4:30 pm realestate. strathmorestationjobs@gmail.com
Hours & wage
April 30, 2018. Saturday, April 21, 2018 FIREARMS AUCTION APRIL negotiable.
or in person at 380 Ridge Road Strathmore
Only those selected for interview will
To avoid interest charges, at 10:00 am
21st - Three sessions live
and online. Bidding opens Located 25 miles be contacted.

mail or drop off a If you should require early pick up for bottles
April 6th. www.switzersauc- East of The Wheatland Lodge
tion.com. Toll-Free 1-800-
Strathmore on
postdated cheque today.
Any person wishing to complain is required to submit a written complaint to the
Western Irrigation District at Box 2372 105-900 Pine Road, Strathmore, Alberta,
T1P 1K3 within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice.
please contact: donderraugh@hotmail.com 694-2609; email: paul@
switzersauction.com. Estates #1 Highway
currently has an opening for a

Jim Webber, P. Eng.

Thanks for your support of our 2018 Grads and collections wanted. Swit- SUMMER STUDENT ~
General Manager zer’s - Canada’s #1 Firearms Call 403-901-4353 MAINTENANCE LABORER
Western Irrigation District
COMING EVENTS Auction.
Applicant must be a student who will be return-
The Happy Gang Society of Strathmore
3” wide version
Like Us Early 3”ingwide version
to school in the fall of 2018. Positon available
from May 1 to Aug 31, 2018.

Garage TH

y AuctionFORz
on Facebook!
29 ANNUAL SPRING EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT Bird Air
April isdenDig
Duties include, but not limited to; Lawn and gar-
SaferideMonth
& Bake Sale
care, operating on equipment, painting,
SALE REQUIRES window cleaning, general maintenance.
Saturday, April 21, 2018 @ 9am BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. EMPLOYEES
Whether you are a professional excavator,
Montgomery Auction Sales Centre 4-6 feet; $35 each. Machine for Summer
or a homeowner Aworking
currentincriminal
your backyard,
record check and driver’s ab-

Seniors Centre planting: $10/tree (includes

4 Miles South of Lacombe on Hwy 2A, 2 Miles East on Lakeside Sargent Road
bark mulch and fertilizer). 20
always
Employment remember to visit
stract is
www.ClickBeforeYouDig.com
Starting
required for employment.
Farm & Acreage Equipment, Vehicles, ATVs, RVs,tree Trailers, Storage before digging! Please drop off resume on or before April 20th,
85 Lakeside Blvd. (By the Library)
Units, Livestock Equipment, Lumber,
minimum order. Delivery
Immediately 2018 to:
Lawn & Garden Equipment & Supplies, Tools, & More fee $100-$140/order. Quality
ANNUAL MARKET Fri. April 13,Please2018see website
10 amfor-full 5 pm guaranteed. 403-820-0961.
listing & pictures
Requires a
Attn: Peter Neufeld, Maintenance Supervisor
Wheatland Housing Management Body
Sat.MONTGOMERY
April 14, 2018 10AUCTION
am -1 pm SERVICES LTD.& SIDING. Class 5.
Saturday,
METAL ROOFING 76th-2nd Street, Strathmore AB, T1P 1J8
1-800-371-6963 Blackfalds, AB 403-885-5149
37+ colours available at
If you need items picked up,
www.montgomeryauctions.com Class 1 Licence Only applicants selected for an interview will be
over 55 Distributors. 40 year

April 28 please contact

Terry 403-901-5483
warranty. 48 hour Express
Service available at select
supporting Distributors. Call
is an asset.
403-325-0224
contacted.

10 am - 2 pm
April is Dig Safe Month_3x2.indd 1 4/3/2018 8:01:45 AM
Agnes 403-483-4336 WHEATLAND HOUSING
3.75” wide version 1-888-263-8254. 403-533-2400 3.75”MANAGEMENT wide versionBODY
Strathmore
29TH ANNUAL SPRING EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT
Civic Centre April is Dig Safe Month
Come do your pre-Mothers Day y Auction z
Whether you are a professional excavator,
shopping with Many Vendors Saturday, April 21, 2018 @ 9am or a homeowner working in your backyard,
selling a variety of wares. Montgomery Auction Sales Centre always remember to visit
4 Miles South of Lacombe on Hwy 2A, 2 Miles East on Lakeside Sargent Road
www.ClickBeforeYouDig.com
Food or Farm & Acreage Equipment, Vehicles, ATVs, RVs, Trailers, Storage Units, Livestock
Montary Donations Equipment, Lumber, Lawn & Garden Equipment & Supplies, Tools, & More. before digging!
Accepted at the Door. Please see website for full listing & pictures
MONTGOMERY AUCTION SERVICES LTD.
1-800-371-6963 Blackfalds, AB 403-885-5149
www.strathmorefarmersmarket.ca www.montgomeryauctions.com

April is Dig Safe Month_3.75x2.indd 1 4/3/2018 8:08:16 AM

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY April 13, 2018 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 23

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Additions, Roofing LICENSED JOURNEYMAN Like us on Facebook Ken Rose - Owner/Operator Cell: 403-934-7120
STRATHMORE’S Fences & Decks
OWNER/OPERATOR

403-983-7671 Rosedigsdirt@gmail.com
LEADER IN HOME
OFFICE

Aluminum Rail admin@brotech.ca www.rosedigsdirt.com

Services! Vinyl & Composite Decking

PLUMBING & HEATING SEPTIC SERVICES
Bill Evans 403-901-8875 bill@alldeckedoutab.ca
TRUCK MOUNTED CARPET CLEANING Wes Breault 403-999-7097 wes@alldeckedoutab.ca
FURNACE & DUCT CLEANING
www.alldeckedoutab.ca
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403.991.6192
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“Everything you need to turn raw land into your home”
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Continuous Eavestroughing • Windows & Reroofs
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Cell: 403-968-9211 • Work: 403-934-4334
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Fax: 403-934-4422 • Email: toprowtom@telus.net
For a FREE QUOTE Call Tom
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Air Conditioning • Certified HVAC Technicians Strathmore AB
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& More Ltd. Mason Walstra
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masonwalstra1@hotmail.com Call Debi 403-901-0342
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on Facebook! Aluminum & Glass Railing

Windwalls/Privacy Walls
ROOFING www. StrathmoreTimes.com
Interior/Exterior Small Jobs
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