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Missing Children
golf tourney New town office breaks ground
The Town of Strathmore held a ground breaking ceremony for the new municipal building at Kinsmen Park on Sept. 5. Several representatives attended,
including Town of Strathmore councillors Bob Sobol (l-r), Denise Peterson and Lorraine Bauer, PCL Construction Manager of Special Projects Ryan Kuntz,
Siksika Nation councillor Ruben Breaker, Strathmore Mayor Pat Fule and Deputy Mayor Jason Montgomery, Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Leela Aheer
and Wheatland County Reeve Amber Link. See Page 3 for more coverage. Doug Taylor Photo

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SHARON MCLEAY
Times Contributor
Many police forces are being supplied
conducted energy weapons (CEW), also
known as tasers, as an alternative weapon
to be used in conflict situations.
Wheatland County council ratified its
support for a resolution to supply munici-
pal community peace officers with CEWs.
The resolution is being introduced to the
Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) for
added support behind arming municipal
officers with tasers after the appropriate
training and certification, to be used under
supervised guidelines. If supported by oth-
er rural municipalities, the resolution will
be presented to Alberta’s justice minister
for approval.
“We have officers that are in remote loca-
tions. You can call RCMP … but it does not
mean that they are available. Sometimes
they can’t respond in a timely fashion,”
said Wheatland County Reeve Amber Link.
“This is one more tool.”
Calgary Police Inspector Chris Butler
supplied background information as to
why a CEW is a good addition to enforce-
ment tool kits. His information states the
CEW has been deemed the safest and most
effective way to subdue violent subjects,
providing a less lethal response than man-
ual restraint or using a service revolver.
“With the continued increase and prev-
alence of highly addictive, mind altering
drugs in Alberta, law enforcement officers
are being confronted by subjects under
their influence on an increasing basis,” said
Butler. “The option of CEW deployment to
control these subjects is an important con-
sideration for the safety of the law enforce-
ment officers, members of the public and
ultimately the violent subject themselves.”
The reduction of injury has been proven
in a Calgary study of 271 incidents where
a CEW was used. Harm levels were com-
pared with manual measures of subduing
violent subjects. Manual tactics caused
bodily harm 13 per cent of the time; how-
ever, with the use of a CEW, injury only
occurred three per cent of the time.
There is a misconception that a CEW de-
livers a high voltage shock. Butler’s report
indicated it delivers between 1,000 and
1,500 volts but only three amps of electric-
ity, which is less than an electrical outlet.
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Rogers Hometown Hockey Coming to Strathmore December 22, 2019

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TORONTO (September 10, 2019) Canada’s ultimate NHL fan experience is back for a sixth
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Hosted once again by Sportsnet favourites Ron MacLean and Tara Slone, the Rogers Hometown
Hockey Tour presented by Scotiabank and Hyundai, gets underway on October 5 and 6 – the first
weekend of the NHL season – in Halton Hills, ON.

The free festival features a full weekend of live entertainment, NHL alumni, and hockey-themed
activities, culminating with a live outdoor viewing party of an NHL broadcast from the Sportsnet
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“Hockey brings Canadians together from coast-to-coast. It allows us to imagine new possibilities
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“It has been a privilege to tell Canada’s hockey stories over the past five seasons and we are
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and getting to the heart of this country’s insatiable passion for hockey,” added Slone.

Rogers Hometown Hockey is pleased to introduce Hyundai Canada as the new co-presenting
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• Will travel 23,907 KM over 25 weeks – the equivalent of crossing Canada from East to West
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The Town of Strathmore held a ground breaking ceremony for the new municipal building at Kinsmen park on Sept. 5. The celebration included representa-
tives from the Town of Strathmore, Wheatland County, the Government of Alberta, Siksika Nation, PCL Construction and project partners. Information and
project updates can be found on the Town’s website, strathmore.ca.
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Town breaks ground on new office

JANET KANTERS
Times Editor
On Sept. 6 the, Town of Strathmore
along with PCL Construction, partners
and friends, celebrated the ground-
breaking for the new municipal build-
ing.
According to a town news release, the
new space will strengthen downtown
connectivity and create a one-stop shop
for municipal services while enhancing
Kinsmen Park.
In the meantime, construction plans
continue for the new municipal build-
ing.
The goal with the new municipal
building is to work alongside Kinsmen
Park to enhance the features of the
park, incorporating features not cur-
rently available, and at the same time
providing services to residents and
businesses.
“Kinsmen Park will remain an inte-
gral and vital place in the communi-
ty,” stated the news release. “The new 4554 sq ft. • $140,000
building will not take away from park- Great income opportunity - 4 bays
ing in the area.” for rent. On the main street,
Funding for the project is a combi- close to the town hall.
nation of Municipal Sustainability Ini-
tiative funds and borrowing that was 40 minutes to Calgary.
approved as part of the 2017 capital
budget. 229 - 6 Street, Beiseker
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More details about the municipal
building will be available in the coming
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Strathmore Celebration of Lights needs volunteers things to enjoy,” said Mamer. “We want to keep it
fresh and exciting.”
CHRISTINE FOSHAUG “In order to make this year’s event a success, we After opening night, they’ll need volunteers at
Times Contributor the park every night from 6-9 p.m. to keep the fires
need volunteers,” said Jennifer Mamer, committee
chair. “We can’t do it without them. There are op- going, serve cookies and occupy the chalet by the

rations on Sept. 15.

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With the Christmas season fast approaching, the Strathmore
Lions Club Celebration of Lights committee will begin prepa-

the 12th year of sworethe event,

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and people can put in as much or as little time as
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front gate, which houses more historical displays
and toys.
This year’s Light Up the Night will take place on
The committee, which is a sub-group of the Saturday, Nov. 30, right after the Santa Claus Pa-
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them a model prayer which is now
volunteers. will spin things to smear God’s name.
the Town of Strathmore. New committee members Santa will be in attendance and there will be fire-
very well known. Indeed, for many, And God responds favorably to these
simply saying the first two words, bold prayers for God to hallow his
are welcome, and the volunteer coordinator posi- works to kick off the festive season.

NEWS
Our Father, is enough to evoke the name. tion is vacant. “The volunteer coordinator is a vital Every Saturday evening until Christmas, kids can
entire prayer. When Strathmoresomething is Legion Branch
that Building #10 upon first asking
our prayers role, so we really need to get it filled right away,” visit Santa at Santa’s Cottage and go on sleigh rides
familiar, it’s sometimes hard to notice God to be true to his character Mamer said. around the park.
By Irene Knappe. For further information, please call the Legion at 403.934.5119
just how strange some bits are. also affects us. If we think through In the weeks leading up to opening night, volun- “It’s a great way for people to get into the Christ-
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respect his reputation, God would supply his most pressing park. With 20 panels needing to be repaired this will be held on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at the ag society
all went well. year, they’re still hoping to have the time and the office. And if you’re interested in volunteering, con-
act in accordance with his revealed need – the strength to stand in the
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character. budget to create some new displays. tact Jennifer Mamer at 403-604-3951 or jmamer83@
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Assessment model hurts municipal coffers
SHARON MCLEAY
Times Contributor
There is an old saying that when one hand
giveth, another taketh away.
The dust has just settled on municipal sustain-
able initiative (MSI) funding, and now the provin-
cial government is decreasing municipal revenues
taken from industrial assessments,to support the
shallow gas industry.
Wheatland County Reeve Amber Link said the
county is the fifth out of 15 communities in Alberta
whose industrial revenue assessments are affected
by the new shallow gas taxation and assessment
processes.
The hit to natural gas companies from the down-
turn of export markets and pricing, compounded
by municipal tax assessments, has led to shut-
downs for many shallow gas exploration compa-
nies in Alberta. Calgary Trident Exploration closed
its doors and handed 4,700 wells over to the prov-
ince’s energy regulator that will cost the province
$329 million in reclamation costs. Nine CEO’s of
major natural gas providers appealed to Premier
Jason Kenny in July for a formula that would en-
sure a balance to supply and capacity for the in-
dustry.
The province has responded with reductions on
municipal tax assessments, which will be felt by
many Alberta municipalities in their yearly bud-
gets.
Representatives from Alberta Municipal Affairs
met with municipal leaders in Three Hills to pres-
ent the shallow gas tax relief initiative, and the tax
assessment models that municipalities will use in
the future for natural gas company assessments.
“The predominant message that was heard is
that this is not predominately a property tax issue,”
said Link.
Link said officials conceded that municipal vi-
ability and cash flow had to be considered while
assisting industry projects. Link considered the
model would impact rural and small municipalities
the most.
“For the first year, these changes will be shoul-
dered by all of Alberta; but in future years, it will
Congratulations Strathmore
LEELA SHARON AHEER
Chestermere-Strathmore MLA
Hello Strathmore Times readers. I would like to
start off by saying congratulations to the Town of
Strathmore as they break ground for their new mu-
nicipal building that will be located in the heart
of Kinsmen Park. It was a pleasure to stand with
members of the council, Wheatland County and
Siksika Nation as they brought forth their vison of
what this new building means for the community.
Our service clubs work tirelessly to make things
better in our communities and it’s great to see their
dedication recognized. One of these clubs is the
Cheadle Lions Club. I am proud, but not at all sur-
prised, to report that the Cheadle Lions have been
nominated for a Minister’s Senior Service Award
by Wheatland Lodge for their efforts supporting
our senior citizens. As the Minister Of Seniors and
Housing, the Hon. Josephine Pon, said: “As I have
travelled the province and met with older adults
and civil society organizations, I am in awe of the
individuals and organizations who selflessly give
their time to provide services and supports to se-
niors and their communities.”
I would like to chat about the auditor general’s
report that was released this week for our province.
We found out after the privilege of being elected
that many government boards were not fostering
the desired outcomes to best serve Alberta. Many
boards were operating with tremendous inefficien-
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Leela Sharon Aheer, MLA
be shouldered by rural Alberta,” said Link. Chestermere-Strathmore
Wheatland County Councillor Tom Ikert asked
what would happen if municipalities boycotted the Strathmore Office:
measures and voted against them in their respec- 403-962-0126
tive councils. 129 Second Avenue
“The province has asked councils to vote on im- Tuesday-Thursday
plementation; however, they indicated if too many 10 AM – 1 PM
councils refused it, it is likely the government
would mandate it,” said Link. Other times and meetings in
Councillor Ben Armstrong felt it would be bet- Chestermere by appointment.
ter if municipalities gave the ministry input before Langdon Office Opening Soon!
the implementation of the model. He stated that
the Alberta oil and gas sector has a strong political 403-207-9889
voice and is seldom hushed in legislative decisions. Chestermere.Strathmore@
“It was made very clear that this was an Alberta assembly.ab.ca
government initiative that we were expected to fa-
cilitate,” said Link.
The government is implementing the measures
this fall and Link said Wheatland County council
would be making decisions soon around its impact
on their budget.
Other municipal leaders voiced many concerns
and Link said officials would take those concerns
to the Alberta municipal minister.
“I think we can clearly anticipate that 2019 will
be a net zero year for Wheatland County; in future
years, assessments will decrease and we need to
adjust.”
An education tax waiver will be given shallow
gas companies after the first year of the assessment
model implementation.
Link said there might be other industries to
which the model will be applied in the future.
There are some details on the model that may
be adjusted. Many municipalities would like to see
some consistency with approval of licensing denied
on non-payment of tax. Councillor Glenn Koester
said he would like to see breakdown comparisons
from other municipalities as a decision-making
tool. Councillor Scott Klassen said that he would
like royalty amounts taken into consideration.
“Obviously, it benefits the province if we are im-
proving the sustainability of some of our energy
companies, but we can’t do that by compromising
municipal assisting ability,” said Link.
cies, and were left with vacancies as a result of
there being no mechanism for the previous gov-
ernment to hold effective elections for the board
members, let alone attract folks that were willing to
run for and work on important boards that inform
government. As a result of this we have decided
that in order to reduce red tape we would central-
ize recruitment of board members by ensuring that
a skilled, diverse and vibrant group of people are
appointed to these boards. This reduces the time
to fill the board vacancies, and in the spirit of the
report from the auditor general, we are delivering
on making sure that you are served better by your
government. We have removed the need for ex-
pensive search firms and the Public Service Com-
mission will use the public agency secretariat to
coordinate recruitment of board members of pub-
lic agencies, boards and commissions. We hope to
eliminate as many inefficiencies as possible.
Finally, are you concerned about rural crime?
Please join me and the Honourable Doug Sch-
weitzer, Minister of Justice, in Cheadle at the Com-
munity Hall on Monday, Sept. 16. Doors open at
6:30 p.m.
Minister Schweitzer is touring the province to
get your input on how to make our justice system
more responsive to your needs. Call 403-962-0126
for more information.
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take approximately two
weeks and will improve
water quality and flow by
removing extra sediment.

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Blake Reid Band to perform in Strathmore

LAUREEN F. GUENTHER
Times Contributor

The Blake Reid Band will perform a

concert at the Strathmore Travelodge,
Sept. 28.
Tickets include a gourmet dinner,
and local musicians Erinn Gregory and
Katie McKinnon are the opening act.
The event is sponsored by the Strath-
more Musical Arts Society.
Reid and his band have played in the
Strathmore area, but this is their first
time in Strathmore itself.
“We’re excited for the show,” Reid
said.
The band includes Jason Valleau,
Aaron Young, Jon May and Craig Big-
nell. “These guys are incredibly talent-
ed, a little warped and a whole lot of
fun,” Reid said.
“Much of our material is based on
small town life of Western Canada. We
can really connect with the audience
through stories and songs about the
colourful life of folks from the prai-
ries.”
Of their numerous crowd favourites,
Reid said, their most popular requests
are Three Quarter Time, Big Train and
Nick the Dog.
“Big Train is definitely one of my
favourites,” he said. “My grandpa pur-
chased the family farm from country
music legend Wilf Carter and that’s
where I was raised. Big Train is a true
story about grandpa and Wilf taking on
the CPR near Rocky Mountain House.”
They’ll also perform some new
songs. One of those is called Price of
The Blake Reid Band will perform a concert at the Strathmore Travelodge on Sept. 28.
a Good Day, based on a character Reid
knew when he was a child.
“Growing up, we had an old blind
neighbour who was a very interesting
individual,” he said. “(He) had incred-
ible insight that he shared with me
when I was a 12-year-old boy on the
farm.”
To get a taste of Blake Reid Band’s
music, watch the band’s music docu-
mentary No Roads In, on the CBC
Documentary Channel and on YesTV
networks. Or see their film trailer at
blakereid.com. Reid said the film trailer
will give a hint of what the Strathmore
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concert will be like.
“This is one of our few Alberta shows
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Call for cradle-to-grave product recycling YOUR WEEKLY

SHARON MCLEAY
Times Contributor
Many consumers adhere to
the recycle, reuse and reduce
philosophy for things they
purchase. Yet it is frustrat-
ing when recyclables can’t
be made into something else,
or there is no one to reuse
items and they end up in the
dump.
Now, more emphasis has
been placed on producers/
manufacturers to assume re-
sponsibility for the products
they produce.
Wheatland County is put-
ting a suggestion out to
other rural municipalities, to
ask the Alberta government
through the Rural Munici-
palities Association (RMA),
to bring about extended pro-
ducer responsibility (EPR)
regulations for Alberta.
“I think it speaks to all
the issues concerning EPR
and its impact on recycling.
There is lots of background
information that has already
been done by AUMA (Alberta
Urban Municipalities Asso-
ciation) and (its) waste man-
agement hub (program), as
well as the Recycling Council
of Alberta,” said Amber Link,
Wheatland County reeve.
EPR regulations cover
products from cradle to
grave. This means manufac-
turers have to find ways to
deal with the physical and fi-
nancial aspects of disposing
or reclaiming materials they
produce.
They may choose to offer
a return policy where end-
of-life products are returned
to the company or point of
purchase. They may set up
a rebate to cover recycling
operations for their product.
There could be tax incentives
and import taxes for goods
entering Canada from other
countries. Often businesses
will join producer respon-
sibility organizations which
contract a company to carry
out the end-of-life responsi-
bilities for all the member’s
products. Sometimes they
form partnerships with mu-
nicipalities that take on op-
erational roles, and the busi-
ness pays for the expenses.
The push for this legislation
has stemmed from munici-
palities being overburdened
with waste that is quickly
filling up land as dumpsites.
Many municipalities also
have recycling programs and
pay for the management and
disposal of many products.
Alberta municipalities could
save up to $70 million per
year if the EPR policy is ap-
proved. Alberta is the only
province that currently does
not have legislated EPR.
The trick for a successful
program is to have produc-
ers/manufacturers buy into
the plan. Many companies
have willingly implemented
greener policies for their
products. The examination of
the distribution chain need-
ed for adherence to the EPR
program often highlights in-
efficiencies and saves a com-
pany money in the long term.
If passed, the government
would regulate the process
and levy penalties for non-
compliant companies. It is
felt the definition of pro-
ducer and standards devel-
oped in Alberta would match
with similar initiatives in
other provinces. If the initia-
tive is successful, there will
be some development steps
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Aerial Crop Spraying Times Contributor school district rate.”
Requirements with an Quebec does not fully fund either a
The province’s blue ribbon panel has Catholic (separate) school system or
AT-802A & AT-502B suggested changes to Alberta education private schools; instead, non-public ed-
AIRCRAFT funding. ucation receives a maximum of 60 per
When the panel was created by Pre- cent of public funding amounts.
We’ve got it mier Jason Kenney in May to review Al-
berta’s finances, the panel found that Al-
In addition to fully funding separate
Catholic and Francophone schools, Al-
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covered! Spraying berta could be saving $10 billion a year
by reducing spending to match that of
berta funds private schools at 70 per
cent.
other provinces. The problem of course “Sharing services” has also been a
Call NOW for all your Desicatting Spraying Needs! is that Alberta has a lot of benefits other point of contention in the recent past.
provinces just don’t offer. In 2014, the City of Red Deer, the
Ground In delivering the findings of the re- province and three school boards, Cath-
Application port, Janice MacKinnon, panel chair TWO olic, public and Francophone, came to
and former Saskatchewan finance min-
ister, identified K-12 education as one
JOHN DEERE an agreement to build a joint-use facility
in a major school construction project.
area where Alberta spends more. R4045 The three schools would have shared
gyms, a “world class science lab,” the-
“The panel recommends the Alberta
government work with education stake- HIGH CLEARANCE atre spaces and libraries.
holders to decrease the percentage of SPRAYERS “If we were to pool all of our funds
government funding that goes to ad- and share the space, we could build
120 ft. boom ministration and governance (currently a state-of-the-art-facility,” said Pieter
for less tracks 24.6 per cent) to a level comparable to Langstraat, a former Red Deer Public
British Columbia (17 per cent),” said the School District superintendent in the

CALVIN MURRAY
report. fall of 2014. “That was the idea.”
Considering that Alberta “fully” funds However, that isn’t what happened.
a public and separate (Catholic and The Catholic board backed away from
Phone: Fax: (403) 533-2400
Francophone) education system with (403) 533-2401 the plan in the fall of that year citing a
three separate governance models, sep- conflict with board policy. The Alberta
email: murraycb@telus.net
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costs associated with running separate (ACSTA) Fundamental Principles (2016)
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and revise the current education fund- ner that has the effect of undermining
ing formula to ensure enrolment growth or interrupting the full permeation of
is addressed, and to provide incentives Catholic values and beliefs,” according
for sharing services and achieving bet- to the second principle.
ter education outcomes for students.” Canada’s commitment to separate
The panel used the spending of Brit- school education for persons who had
ish Columbia, Ontario and Quebec as
comparisons, but Alberta’s funding 2019 the right and privilege at the time (Eng-
lish and French Catholics and Prot-
model for choice in education is much
more generous than the comparison 2019 estants), is enshrined in Section 93 of
The British North America Act of 1867
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 September 13, 2019 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 9

Septic issues concern

Rosebud landowners
SHARON MCLEAY Ziehr said there had been requests
Times Contributor from landowners to rectify other prob-
lems in various areas of the county, but
Several landowners in Rosebud are wished direction from council on this
concerned about the septic system matter. Ziehr read an exception clause
pipelines in low-lying properties. in the services bylaw that said if a land-
Landowner C. Eliuk wrote a letter to owner wants something extra done,
Wheatland County council to address they can pay for the improvement, but
strains on their home septic systems ownership for the improvement stays
and their trials going through septic with the county.
pumps at an alarming rate. Eliuk stated “We put this clause in the bylaw be-
that homeowners in other areas don’t cause we do have a lot of properties in
have this problem because they are at the county (and) in hamlets that are not
higher elevation. He asked if a lift sta- serviced or poorly serviced,” said Ziehr.
tion could be put in, or whether the “We put that in there against the one-
county would cost share the purchase offs, to protect against that, so techni-
of an adequate pump. cally it protects council from money
Eliuk had previously asked the county that they will never recover.”
for help, but only got a suggestion from Councillor Glenn Koester gave a his-
county engineers for a type of pump he torical perspective of the services in
could buy to deal with the issues. Rosebud and Eliuk’s property.
“It shouldn’t be on my shoulders to “That this was allowed 25 years ago
push everything up the hill,” said Eliuk. … that should never have happened,”
Eliuk priced the pump at $9,000, but said Councillor Tom Ikert. “Every sys-
even engineers agreed that it might be tem should be that it gets off your prop-
inadequate to solve the problem. He erty and then it is the municipal (prob-
stated that he cannot afford the pump lem). If there is development down the
and other pumps wear out quickly. He road, people won’t put up with buying
said residents in the low-lying area are a pump to get stuff off their property.
continually replacing pumps. People just don’t do that nowadays.”
“When we were first made aware of Ikert questioned why, with the county
this, we did do some analysis with our investing in a $3.2 million wastewater
engineers, a high level review to what system for Rosebud, that community
was needed there,” said Mike Ziehr, has to rely on pumping out septic tanks.
Wheatland County transportation and Deputy Reeve Scott Klassen stated he
agriculture manager. “Basically, we would like the entire system for Rose-
could suggest a pump that would take bud to be reviewed at the time of the
care of the situation.” implementation of the sewage lagoon
Ziehr said Rosebud has unique sys- and lift stations. He wanted to know
tem problems. He said locations do af-
fect the ease of pumping effluent out of
that it will service development in the
future.
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tanks, but added on the whole, the cur- “We need to fix this and do it the right
rent system is operating quite well. He way,” said Klassen.

Students from
estimated the cost to fix Eliuk’s problem Council agreed to discuss the issue at
would be about $15,000 to $30,000 if their planning and priorities meeting,
the county chose to change the current and staff will contact Eliuk with their
line configuration or put in a lift station. decision.
Strathmore High School
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Saturday October 5th 2019 @ 10AM
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Wheatland
Gates open to acceptCounty residents may
and work for you – for a
consignments 10 days prior to sale day. (September 25th) 10 am to 7 pm or dark. All consignments to be in by
have to look elsewhere than their local October 3rd 2019
For more information or to Consign your Items call
newspapers for some of the countyMikeno- at 403-934-7653 (SOLD)
tifications, unless they make their opin-
ions known at a public hearing to be $50 donation to the school
held on Sept. 17.
The Wheatland County Public Noti-
fications Bylaw 2019-21 was approved Possible work sites: At your home – doing fall clean up
for first reading on Aug. 20,ANTIQUE
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to move & OLDER
no- VEHICLES (One*2013
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Consignor)
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tices fromRanger
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ings on the county website. babysitting yard work and clean up
HEAVY TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT
“What
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stead of having our official
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land County’s interim CAO.
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NOTE: 2 RINGS SELLING, THERE WILL BE
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Something for everyone. Lunch will be provided for a nominal fee. Please make
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Auctioneers: Dave Johnson and Jarvis Johnson
MANY MORE ITEMS, TOO MANY TO LIST!
A fundraising activity of
TERMS OF SALE: Cash or valid check. Interac available. All purchases must be settled in full
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Have Your Say Government commits to disability funding
on Rural Crime
LAUREEN F. GUENTHER
Times Contributor
Since Alberta elected a new provin-
cial government, some families and
individuals affected by disability have
expressed concern that the funding
Rural Crime they depend on was being reduced,
denied or delayed.
Consultation
But Alberta’s Ministry of Community
Tour 2019
and Social Services has promised that
FSCD (Family Support for Children
Hon. Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice with Disabilities) and PDD (Persons
with Developmental Disabilities) fund-
hosted by Hon. Leela Sharon Aheer, MLA ing continues to be available as it was
before.
Monday, September 16 “The FSCD program helps families
plan, coordinate and access services
Cheadle Community Hall, to raise a child with disabilities,” said
Kassandra Kitz, press secretary with
Cheadle, Alberta the ministry.
Doors open: 6:30 pm “The PDD program is designed to
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As of July 2019, about 13,000 indi-
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larly assessed by neurology,
oncology, vision and genet-
ics clinics. She is on anti-sei-
zure medication; if she gets
ill and can’t keep her medi-
cations down, her everyday
symptoms intensify, and she
needs to be hospitalized.
The family’s FSCD fund-
ing includes partial coverage
of her seizure medication,
funding for respite caregiv-
ers, and parking and mileage
during hospital stays. But
other families who receive
FSCD funding will have dif-
ferent contracts.
“It’s based on your need,”
Kinley said, “how it has af-
fected your life.”
Kinley, whose family now
lives on one income because
their daughter is too medi-
cally complex to be placed
in daycare, sees the impact
of that funding.
FSCD might pay $20 a
month as partial medication
coverage, for example, and
for some families it could
make a great difference if
that were withdrawn, she
said.
“That’s $20 a month that
you’re not putting into gro-
ceries,” she said. “When our
budget was a lot less, we
aimed on $13 a day to feed
our family. So, when you’re
doing $13 a day to feed your
family, and you’ve taken
away one day to feed your
family (to pay for your child’s
medication) … that could be
significant for some families.
You’re going to have a mom
or a dad that’s going without
eating a couple of meals.”
For Kinley’s daughter, the
FSCD funding allowed the
family to free up some mon-
ey in their budget to obtain
other specialized help, such
as an early intervention pro-
gram that helped address
her learning delays, and
braces and a walker when
she was learning to walk.
Kinley said she is grate-
ful they “lucked out” with a
great caseworker, and that
FSCD has always provided
the funds they qualified for.
“Anytime that we need-
ed extra funds for meds or
parking or whichever, or
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JANET KANTERS
Times Editor
Local singer/songwriter
Drew Gregory has once
again been nominated for
several music awards.
Gregory is nominated
in five categories in this
year’s 4th annual YYC Music
Awards.
Gregory is nominated
for Male Artist of the Year,
for Country Recording of
the Year for “Good Place
to Start”, and for People’s
Choice, Single of the Year
and Songwriter of the Year
for “Know Good”.
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whenever our funds ran
out, I would just contact my
caseworker, and she would
do an addendum and send it
to me to sign, and typically
always had funds available.”
But recently some con-
cerns arose. Kinley was in-
formed that, temporarily at
least, her contract could not
be amended.
“My daughter’s meds in-
creased; they’re almost
doubled,” she said. “Once
our funds are used up, for
what was approved on our
contract for the beginning
of this year, there is a hold
on anything (extra). We are
just really hoping to be able
to cover her medication and
any long-term stays in the
hospital, such as parking
and extra mileage.
“I just can’t imagine fami-
lies that are really struggling
to begin, like we were in
the beginning, not having as
much help as possible,” Kin-
ley added. “Medical expens-
es for most are not black
and white. They are always
changing, and families need
to have that flexibility.”
Kitz said the Alberta gov-
ernment values these pro-
grams, and there have been
no caps or freezes on funds.
“Our government believes
that Albertans with disabili-
ties deserve to live a full life
with dignity,” said Kitz. “The
FSCD and PDD programs
are important resources for
individuals with a disability
and their families. Eligibility
and funding for the FSCD
program have not changed.
New service agreements
and renewals for families ac-
cessing FSCD continue to be
processed.”
Kitz said families who re-
ceive FSCD supports meet
annually with their case-
workers to assess the fam-
ily’s needs. If a family’s
needs change during the
year, their agreement can al-
ways be amended.
Anyone who has a con-
cern about their specific
FSCD or PDD case is en-
couraged to contact their
caseworker, Kitz said. They
may also call the ministry at
310-0000.
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Update on GFL court process
SHARON MCLEAY
Times Contributor
Wheatland County Deputy Reeve Scott Klassen
attended the Green for Life (GFL) appeal heard on
Aug. 28, at Courts of Queen’s Bench.
“The process is very interesting. It is astounding
to me how courts work,” said Klassen. “I do feel
we are in the right.”
GFL, whose compost business is located near
Nightingale in Wheatland County, appealed to
Justice John D. Rooke about the previous orders
delivered by Master Justice Bernette Ho on Aug.
2. They asked the justice about perceived inconsis-
tencies in the orders.
Justice Rooke clarified and upheld those orders
and then clarified the county’s request for informa-
tion.
“He stated that information was very different
from access, and indicated that GFL should be pro-
viding information on a go-forward basis, for the
reports that were requested by administration, as
part of the orders,” said Wheatland County Reeve
Amber Link.
However, the justice clarified it would not apply
to past report requests before July 2.
Klassen said Justice Rooke scheduled a judicial
review for Oct. 30-31, to discuss many of the issues
about jurisdiction, process and investigation. Klas-
Minister of Justice on ‘talking rural crime’ tour
JANET KANTERS
Times Editor
Alberta’s Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer is hit-
ting the open road to meet Albertans to gain their
input and discuss their concerns about the rapid
increase in rural crime.
As part of the tour, Schweitzer will be in Chea-
dle on Monday, Sept. 16.
“This government is committed to helping keep
Albertans safe, secure and protected, wherever
they call home,” said Schweitzer. “This includes
spending time outside the province’s big cities to
hear directly from people about their experiences
with rural crime and their insights into it.”
Throughout the month, the minister will meet
with individual residents, business owners, rural
Opportunity for improvement
SHARON MCLEAY
Times Contributor
The definition of the word ‘alienation’ is the
state or experience of being isolated from a group
or an activity, to which one should belong, or in
which one should be involved.
Rumblings in rural Alberta communities indi-
cate alienation is not just about political jargon or
a rallying tool for the discussion of energy devel-
opment. Westerners are feeling left out of impor-
tant conversations.
At the 2019 Federation of Canadian Municipali-
ties (FCM) conference, Wheatland County coun-
cillors had some concerns raised considering the
lack of attention paid to western rural issues.
Wheatland County responded with a proposal
to prevent wider gaps occurring between east and
west, and rural and urban municipalities. Their
request was made through the Division Two, Ru-
ral Municipalities of Alberta (RMA), which meets
again in October.
The resolution is asking for membership sup-
port to forward suggestions to FCM for better rep-
resentation and content of presentations relevant
to western rural municipalities for the FCM annual
conferences.
In the 2018 conference, there were discussions
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sen added that Justice Rooke made it very clear
there are appeal processes in place, there are or-
ders in place and compliance with the orders is
necessary.
It was decided that the July 5 remedial order
would be withdrawn to solve the standstill to re-
mediate conditions at the site.
There may be an option for Wheatland County
to file a contempt of court order because GFL ig-
nored the court-mandated orders. Justice Rooke
also gave the option to GFL to withdraw its appeal.
They did not do so.
Wheatland County council is continuing to re-
view processes, gather information and address is-
sues raised by neighbouring landowners.
FADED LOCATION SIGN REPLACEMENT
If anyone has trouble finding a rural address in
Wheatland County, it may be due to faded printing
on the signs that makes the address unreadable.
“Your constituents have probably talked to you
about those faded blue signs. We have been do-
ing a lot of intake on the GIS side of things; how
we will best replace them, and letting constituents
know how we will undertake that,” said Matthew
Boscariol, Wheatland County general manager of
development and community services.
There were 4,860 blue rural address signs in-
stalled for Wheatland County rural addresses in
crime watch groups and local officials to hear
first-hand their rural crime concerns. To ensure
a broad level of understanding of concerns, the
itinerary includes both rural and urban munici-
palities.
“First-hand conversations with Albertans will
help ensure our actions truly reflect where Alber-
tans are today,” said Schweitzer. “We recognize the
unique vulnerability of Albertans in rural areas.
We want to work with them to ensure our justice
system reflects the realities of rural Alberta and
has the tools and resources necessary to ensure
rural Albertans feel their justice system protects
them, their loved ones and their property.”
The minister’s tour will visit 17 communities, in-
cluding Cheadle. Also on the agenda is a stop in
Drumheller on Sept. 20.
about broadband, networking opportunities and
two Alberta speakers views on economic devel-
opment. Wheatland County councillors thought
there should be better scheduling of the oil and
pipeline discussion, and attention paid to grain
and beef industry issues.
Council debated attendance at future confer-
ences if changes were not made.
The counterpoint was made that a western
voice is not heard, if that voice isn’t at the table, to
speak and stand up for issues important to rural
Albertans.
Wheatland County Reeve Amber Link discussed
the idea with municipal representatives in a cen-
tral Alberta meeting she attended.
“There was not that much support at the direc-
tor level for boycott,” said Link. “There was more
support to be proactive … maybe an education
campaign around rural energy, as well as rural
perspectives and kind of western issues.”
The resolution clearly stated two points. It must
be demonstrated that rural and western Canadi-
ans do not appreciate bias against their perspec-
tives and issues, influencing their livelihood. It
also recognized the planning efforts that go into a
conference of this size.They put their words into
action by requesting western representatives be
part of the planning committees.
The
Mountaintop
By Katori Hall
September 13, 2019 • Strathmore TIMES • Page 11
2011. The address signs were to locate residences in the event
of an emergency.
Wheatland County staff said inspections of the signs do
show fading, making many illegible. The south-facing signs
are the worst, with the east-west facing signs beginning to
show wear.
Staff anticipates about 1,800 south-facing signs will need
replacement now, with replacement of east-west signs some-
time in the future.
There was a 10-year warranty on the signs, but it is now
eight years after installation and the warranty only extends to
the blue layer repair on the signs.
The installation company suggested a cut-rate of $15.40 per
sign on purchasing new signage that provides a UV resis-
tant layer, and a renewal of a 10-year warranty. The total cost
to replace all signs would be $47,700, or just replacing the
south-facing signs at a cost of $35,910.
Staff polled other counties, and they had used a different
supplier and have not had as much fading. However, that sup-
plier’s quote was $19.95 per sign for a batch of 1,800.
In the past, landowners were responsible for replacing
signs, but given the wide-scale difficulty, the county may con-
sider to accept the costs.
Council will consider purchase at a later date.
SAEWA UPDATE
As CO2 levels rise, the Southern Alberta Energy from Waste
Association is getting closer to building a facility that will
lower some of those CO2 levels.
“We are meeting on Sept. 20 and it should be a pretty inter-
esting meeting,” said Councillor Ben Armstrong, who is past
chair for the association.
Armstrong stated that reviews of potential location sites
were done. Some of the contenders on the shortlist include
Wheatland County, Vulcan County with two potential sites,
Newell County, Coaldale with three potential sites and Spe-
cial Areas with three potential sites. Project lead Paul Ryan is
meeting with members to discuss the application processes
and receipt of the short listings. Ryan also met with the new
MLAs and received positive feedback on the project. Further
networking is expected at the upcoming RMA conference.
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figure skaters gearing
up for nationals
JANET KANTERS
Times Editor
No ice, no problem for Team Alber-
ta Strathmore figure skaters who took
part in a sport-specific training camp in
preparation for the 2020 Special Olym-
pics Canada Winter Games.
Emma Bittorf, McKenna Husband, El-
eanor Saubak and Kennedy Zaytsoff, all
from Strathmore and members of Spe-
cial Olympics Team Alberta, took part
in a training camp at Mount Royal Uni-
versity in Calgary on Sept. 8.
“Team Alberta athletes make a com-
mitment to train year-round leading
up to national games,” said Jodi Fla-
nagan, Chef de Mission for Team Al-
berta. “These figure skaters may have
some time off the ice, but work hard in
the gym and cross training with other
sports. These athletes are very dedi-
cated to their team, their sport and are
always looking to improve their perfor-
mance.”
The four Strathmore skaters, along
Raising money for missing children society
JANET KANTERS
Times Editor
The Alberta Sheriffs Branch raised
$3,300 for the Missing Children Society
of Canada (MCSC) during a charity golf
tournament on Aug. 17 at the Strath-
more Golf Club.
In 2013, the Alberta Sheriffs Branch
raised $5,000 for MCSC, and over
$30,000 the previous five years. The
tournament was revived this year by
the branch to help raise awareness and
money to support MCSC.
“It was our first year back and de-
spite a difficult economy we managed
to raise the $3,300 for the Missing Chil-
dren Society of Canada,” said Richard
Alford with the Alberta Sheriffs Branch.
The mission of the Missing Children
Society of Canada is to help return
missing children to a safe environment.
According to the society, there were
more than 42,000 children reported
missing in Canada in 2018 and in near-
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with three other members of Team
Alberta figure skating – Amber Harri-
man and JorDen Tyson from Calgary,
and Meg Ohsada from Canmore – their
head coach Barb Prystai from Calgary
and associate coach Olea Taboulchanas
from Lethbridge, met for fitness train-
ing, workshops and team bonding.
Additional training camps for other
sports are planned.
“Team Alberta will host training
camps in each of the eight sports over
the course of the year,” said Flanagan.
“These camps provide opportunity for
the athletes (who may live in different
regions) and coaches to get to know
Strathmore figure skaters Kennedy Zaytsoff (l-r), Eleanor Saubak, Emma Bittorf and McKenna Hus-
each other as well as working on some
band.
technical and physical training. SOA Photo Courtesy of Jodi Flanagan
(Special Olympics Alberta) partners
with ASDC (Alberta Sport Development from Feb. 25 to 29. “Athletes lives attending a nation-
Centres) as well as other sport scien- Based on the results from the 2019 al games are forever changed by the
tists to help athletes and coaches with Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games skills, friendships and confidence they
their further development and success.” in Calgary, 131 athletes, coaches and develop through this exciting expe-
Team Alberta will represent the prov- mission staff throughout the province rience. It is pure joy to witness their
ince at the 2020 Special Olympics Can- were chosen to represent Alberta at the growth,” said Sallie Szanik, Team Alber-
ada Winter Games in Thunder Bay, Ont. National Games. ta mission staff.
ly all of those cases, police reached out
for help to bring those children back
to safety.
“This golf tournament is something
we want to build on for the future, in-
volving businesses and schools, and
educating people on the MCSC,” said
Alford. “This year’s tournament raised
awareness in the community, and we’ll
be back bigger and better next year.”
This year’s tournament sponsors
and prize donators included Mark
Felzmann, Country Hills Co-opera-
tors (hole In one); WestJet; Fairmont
Chateau Lake Louise; Fairmont Banff
Springs Hotel; Southland Transport;
Dartnell Lutz (Barristers & Solicitors);
Callista Weiss, Eventful Elements, E3
Sheriff Richard Alford (l-r), Craig Peterson, MSCS, Amanda Pick, CEO MCSC, Sheriff Mitchell Schaaf-
Events; Fairmont Palliser Calgary;
sma.
Sunset Ranch Golf Club, B.C.; Com- Photo Courtesy of Richard Alford
fort Inn, Salmon Arm B.C.; Strathmore
Golf Club; Brian Blassen and Matt Strathmore); Rodney’s Oyster House, Edo Japan; Harry Rosen; The Keg.
Link, Strathmore Golf Club Pro Shop; Calgary; Vintage Chophouse, Calgary; The 2020 golf tournament will be
Tim Hortons, 614 6 Ave SW, Calgary; Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant; Spo- held Aug. 15 at the Strathmore Golf
Lorne Holdaway (Big Country Drilling, lumbo’s Fine Food & Deli; Calgary Zoo; Club.
Hopme
O ener
Saturday, September 21
8:00 pm vs Okotoks
Strathmore Family Centre - Gold Arena
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COMING EVENTS AUCTIONS COMING EVENTS
Obituary Obituary FIREARMS WANTED FOR
OCTOBER 19th, 2019 Live
ROCKY RIDGE & CO Surplus
Asset auction Saturday, Sept Join Us for the
HOOD, Dorothy Louise HALL, Quinton Albert & Online Auction: Rifles, 21, 2019 @ 11am, Marker-
Strathmore
Shotguns, Handguns, Mili- ville, AB. Selling Portable
Dorothy is finally at rest. She was born Yotaro
August 27, 1933 and passed Septem- October 17, 2018
taria. Auction or Purchase.
Collections, Estates, indi-
Barns & Buildings, 2011
Chev Silverado, Dump Trail- United Church
ber 2, 2019. We will continue to hold
her close within.
Dorothy was the fourth child of Gustav and Lydia
– August 15, 2019
It is with profound sadness that we announce the
passing of our little boy, Quinton; son of Ariel Yaskow
vidual items. Contact Paul,
Switzer’s Auction. Toll-Free
1-800-694-2609;
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info@
or
er, Motorhome, 2011 Kubota
Compact Tractor, Vintage
Tractors, Acreage Equip,
Lumber & more. www.mont-
Fall Supper
Bittner and was born in Gerald Saskatchewan. She
was a very outgoing and caring person that always
and Eric Hall; brother to Corbin, Zada, Xander, Zionah, www.switzersauction.com. gomeryauctions.com 1-800- Saturday, September 28 • 6 pm
loved to laugh. Dorothy had a special place in her
Raven, Joszeph, Kivah and Ezra; grandson to Melicia 371-6963. Tickets: Adults $20,
and Lawrence Yaskow and Wayne Ikebuchi and Peter www.strathmoretimes.com Children (12 & under) $10
heart, large enough to fit all of her family, friends and
Hall, great-grandson to Guy and Irene Knappe, and
students. In her spare time Dorothy square danced,
all his cousins and nephews of the above extended Call: 403-934-3025 or 403-934-5871
bowled, did needlework and hand quilting, played
families. Quinton, “God called your name so gently
bridge and crib with the Happy Gang and Strathmore
that only you could hear. No one heard the footsteps
Legion, and spent many hours doing volunteer work.
of the angel drawing near…softly from the shadows,
She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-
there came a gentle call, you closed your eyes and
grandmother. She became a teacher who taught in
many one room school houses all over Saskatchewan
went to sleep…you quietly left us all.” Wheatland Lodge Invites You to the Annual
The family wishes to thank all the first responders;
and eventually residing and teaching in Calgary, Al-
berta.
S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance, fire department, RCMP, who
all came so quickly to assist us; and everyone who
Fall Tea & Bake Sale
Dorothy is pre-deceased by her husband Richard
Thomas Hood and daughter Judith Lea Hood. She is
came to help us through the shock of the untimely
loss of our little man. A special thank you to the Van
Saturday, Oct. 5th
survived by her children Terry Yvonne Daniels (Tom),
Richard Allan Hood, Douglas Kent Hood (Cindy). As
Bussels of Wheatland Funeral Home for their wonder- 2:00-4:00 pm
well by three grand-children, Matthew Hood (Jes-
ful and caring assistance. All so very much appre- Admission Fee: $3/person
ciated. To send condolences, please visit Quinton’s
sica), Michael Hood (Lisa), and Tiegan Daniels (Kevin) There will be
obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
as well as a great-grandchild Corbin Hood. Raffle Draw Prizes • Door Prizes
A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Septem- Craft Sale • Bake Sale
ber 14, 2019 at Lord of All Lutheran Church, Strath- Raffles Make it, Bake it, Grow it!
Venors Welcome!!!
more, at 2:30 p.m. To send condolences, please visit
Dorothy’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca
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BLUNDERFIELD,
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Obituary Billie passed away on Friday, August Somewhere the JUNE 7 - SEPTEMBER 20
hurting must stop
30, 2019 at the age of 86 years. She
HAGEN, Roger John
Clayton
is survived by her husband, George,
of 64 years; sons Rob (Dev) and Dan Blunderfield;
Quote from Bett Fox a few year ago
STRATHMORE
1932 - 2019
daughter Laurie (Terry) Motley; 9 grandchildren; and
7 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held
on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Hope Commu-
KINSMEN PARK
Roger John Clayton Hagen of Medi-
cine Hat, beloved husband of Isla Ha- nity Covenant Church (245 Brent Blvd., Strathmore) at Come to the 3 PM – 6:30 PM
gen, passed away on Thursday, August 29th, 2019 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
at the age of 87 years. Roger leaves to cherish his
memory his memory his wife, Isla Hagen; daughter,
directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association (#204,
2323-32 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 6Z3 or online at Terry Fox Run For more information call: 403-901-0477
email: strathmorefarmersmarket1@gmail.com
Sandra Hagen; son, Roger “Bud” (Marguerite) Hagen; diabetes.ca). To send condolences, please visit Billie’s
obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
Sunday, Sept. 15 www.strathmorefarmersmarket.ca
grandchildren, Ryan Morkin (Allison Atwell), Jacelyn
Morkin, Eric Hagen (Jessica Pelland); great-grand-
1 pm
children, Nolan Morkin, Owen Morkin, Julien Morkin, Kinsmen Park TENDER
Desiray Pelland, Freya Hagen and Isla Hagen; great-
grandchildren, Nolan, Owen and Julien Morkin and
Desiray Pelland, Freya and Isla Hagen; and numer-
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Frances Firth, Ellen Ferguson, Jean Hardy, and Evelyn
Trithart. Roger was born, the fourth of five children, “Fathers are the people in our lives that we look up being offered for tender. 20 acres fenced
on March 19, 1932 in Galahad, AB and was the only to no matter how tall we grow.” We will miss our pasture land suitable for building + 300 acres
son. He had a beautiful voice and as a youth could Father, Kenneth James Campbell who passed away
cultivated. Includes 3 steel grain bins: 4200,
always be found singing or whistling a tune. He met, on September 3, 2019 at the age of 89. He was a Fa-
3800, & 2700 bushel capacity. Approximately
and then later married Isla, and together they raised ther to Terri Kinsman (Marv), Jason Campbell (Hilary)
and Suzanne Ross (Mark) and a Grandfather to Shane 3 1/2 miles North and 1 mile West of
their two children, Sandra and Roger “Bud”. Roger
spent most of his life working in the oil and gas in- Kinsman (Kristy), Sheldon Kinsman (Angie), Kimberly MISC FEED & SEED Standard, 1 mile South of Highway 564.
Leuschen (Ryan) and Justin Sinclair (Kim). Ken’s Annual surface lease revenue of
dustry. His favourite career in the field was as a Land GET UP TO $50,000 from the PINTAIL WINTER WHEAT.
Great Grandson’s Logan and Oscar were the light of Extremely hardy, very high approximately $12,000.00.
Consultant, which is what he continued to do until Government of Canada. Do
his retirement. Roger worked until he was 80 years his life! Ken was predeceased by his loving wife and you or someone you know yielding, Awnless. Excellent For further details call Bob Nielsen at
old. He loved to meet and talk to people. He was our amazing Mom, Hilda. In Ken’s own words, he had
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much to the amusement of the many people that he tis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, For Tender Agreements contact:
met throughout his life. He loved to hunt, fish, and the golf course; a sport he played very well right to the Depression, Diabetes, Dif- 2609; mastinseeds.com. Lynn Woods Law Office
golf; and he took his last hunting trip in 2017 at the end! Please join us for a Celebration of Ken’s Life on ficulty Walking, Fibromyal- PO Box 2335, #101 318 3rd Avenue
September 17th at 3:00 p.m. at the Rocking R Guest gia, Irritable Bowels, Over- HEATED CANOLA buying
age of 85. He was kind and generous and he loved
weight, Trouble Dressingµ. Green, Heated or Spring- Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3
his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was Ranch east of Strathmore. The emergency address
and hundreds more. All ages thrashed Canola. Buying: Phone: 403-934-6333,
always there for them when they needed him. He will is 234051 Range Road 243 or type Rocking R Guest
Ranch into Google Maps. Detailed directions can be and medical conditions oats, barley, wheat & peas email: Lynn@strathmorelaw.ca
be deeply missed by the many that knew and loved qualify. Call the Benefits for feed. Buying damaged
him. Roger’s family would like to thank the nurses found on the website www.rockingrguestranch.com Sealed Tender Agreements must be
Program 1-800-211-3550 or offgrade grain. “On Farm
and staff at Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, The event will start at 3:00 p.m. (in the white wedding accompanied by a 10% deposit in the form
or send a text message with Pickup”. Westcan Feed &
tent) and will be followed by a light dinner. In lieu Grain. 1-877-250-5252.Quality structures
who treated him with such compassion, kindness, your name and mailing ad- of a banktodraft
meetpayable
all your needs.
to Lynn Woods Law
and dignity. A memorial service in Roger Hagen’s of flowers please make a donation to the Wheatland UFA.com/Quote
dress to 403-980-3605 for Office In Trust and received no later than
memory will be held on September 28, at 1:30Pm in Hospice Society. You may do so on-line: https://www. your free benefits package.
wheatlandhospice.ca/donate
GET YOUR 4:00 p.m. on October 28, 2019. Possession
the Pleasington Lutheran Church, Forestburg, Alberta. CLASSIFIED ADS date is December 12, 2019. Tenders subject
Memorial gifts, in lieu of flowers, in Roger’s memory, CRIMINAL RECORD? Why
may be made to the Pleasington Historical Society,
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1N0 or to the Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home,
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WHEATLAND
COUNTY
CALL FOR
MEMBERS
Wheatland County Fire Services Board

Wheatland County invites applications for

membership on the Fire Services Board for a term
of one (1) year. The Fire Services Board is comprised
of five (5) Association Presidents, two (2) citizens-
at-large*, and no more than three (3) members
of Council. Membership on the board shall be
appointed by Resolution of Council. The Fire Services
Board shall exercise powers, duties, and functions
as assigned by the Fire Board Bylaw 2019-01 (can be
viewed on the Wheatland County website).

If you require more information, or to submit letters of

interest, please contact Matthew Boscariol at:
matthew.boscariol@wheatlandcounty.ca.

*Citizens-at-large must reside in, or own property,

within the boundaries of Wheatland County.

Career
Opportunities
• Seasonal Labourer (two positions)
Closes: when filled
Quote Job #: P19-32

• Waste Transfer Site Operator

Closes: when filled
Quote Job #: P19-31

• Financial Analyst
Closes: when filled
Quote Job #: P19-29

To read more or to apply, visit our website.

Upcoming MeetingS
Throughout September, the minister will meet with individual residents, September 17, 2019 October 1, 2019 October 2, 2019
business owners, rural crime watch groups and local officials to hear first- Regular Council Regular Council Agricultural Service
hand their rural crime concerns. To ensure a broad level of understanding Meeting at 9 a.m. Meeting at 9 a.m. Board at 9 a.m.
of concerns, the itinerary includes both rural and urban municipalities
Agenda packages and minutes are available on our website on the
The minister’s tour begins September 5 in Bragg Creek. It will include Agendas and Minutes page.
communities from Fairview in the north to Raymond in the south,
with many locations in between. The itinerary is subject to change.
Local tour stops:
• Monday, September 16
- Cheadle
• Friday, September 20 Full schedule is
- Airdrie
- Drumheller available on
• Monday, September 30
- Okotoks
our website.
- Raymond
- Medicine Hat

Address: 242006 Range Rd 243 Phone: 403-934-3321 Mail: Hwy 1 RR 1, Strathmore, AB, T1P 1J6 Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

www.wheatlandcounty.ca
@wheatlandcounty